Harriet Shay Tells About Mormon Departure from Afton, NY

Mrs. Harriet Shay Deposition

Mormon Departure from Afton, Chenango Co., NY

March 27, 1903

I distinctly remember seeing the followers of Joseph Smith, Jr., of Mormon fame go by my father's, George Clapper's, house on the east side of the Susquehanna River in the town of Afton, County of Chenango, N.Y. between Afton, formerly South Bainbridge, and Nineveh, on what is now known as the Lewis Poole Farm.

 

To the best of my recollection there were eight (8) or ten (10) wagons.  They were covered like western emigrant wagons, and were drawn by oxen.

 

One reason I remember so distinctly of the wagons going by is from the fact that my uncle, Cornelius Atherton, was engaged to be married to Betsy Peck, daughter of Hezekiah Peck, who with his wife and son, Reed Peck, went with the Mormons at that time.  Hezekiah Peck forbade the marriage of Betsy and Uncle Cornelius unless he would join the Mormons and go with them. This Uncle Cornelius would not do.  That day was made impressive to me as I witnessed the sorrow of Uncle Cornelius who was at our house when the wagon train went by.

 

I also remember an incident which occurred about the same time which later became more familiar to me as I became acquainted with the parties.  Stephen Pratt was engaged to be married to a Peck girl, a relative of Hezekiah Peck.  I think her given name was Anna.  Just before the followers of Smith started, they ran away and were married, therefore they did not go with the Mormons.

 

I knew Reed Peck, son of Hezekiah, well after he deserted the Mormons at Kirtland, Ohio, or Nauvoo.  He came back to Afton and spent his days above the village on east side of the river.  His place is known as Pecks Mills.  He died about three years ago.  He was a man highly respected.

 

Mrs. Harriet E. Shay being duly sworn deposes and says that the above statement is true to the best of her knowledge and belief.

 

Harriet E. Shay

 

Subscribed and sworn to

before me this 27th day

of March 1903

     Delos VanWoert

     Notary Public

Marriages (September 27)

Pellett - Spicer
Utica Saturday Globe

Richard G. and Nina M. (Spicer) Pellett

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Ella Spicer,  on South Broad street, Monday afternoon, at 1 o'clock a very happy nuptial event occurred in the marriage of her daughter, Miss Nina M. Spicer, to Richard G. Pellett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Pellett, of this place. Rev. Wilson Treible, pastor of the Broad street M.E. Church, officiated in the presence of a small company of near relatives and friends. After the ceremony the company enjoyed an excellent wedding dinner. The bride and groom received many beautiful and fitting gifts in token of the regard of their numerous friends.  Upon their return from their wedding trip to New York and other places, Mr. and Mrs. Pellett will reside at 163 South Broad street.

Crawford - Merritt

Afton Enterprise, November 27, 1902

A quiet wedding occurred Thursday, Nov. 20th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Merritt, in Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY].  It being the marriage of their daughter, Bertha to Lynn Crawford of North Sanford [Broome Co., NY].  Friends and relatives to the number of sixty-five assembled and at 12 pm. Miss Nina Murphy played the wedding march, while the bridal couple took their places.  Rev. Mr. Murphy, in a few impressive words, pronounced them husband and wife, after which congratulations were extended.  The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents, as a token of the high esteem in which she is held.  A bountiful dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  Mr. and Mrs. Crawford left for Oneonta on the 3 p.m. train, carrying with them the best wishes of all.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, January 14, 1892

FOLLETT - ROSS:  In Norwich at the residence of the officiating clergyman, January 11, 1892 by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. George C. Follett of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Blanche F. Ross of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

DAY - DAVIS:  At the residence of the bride in Guilford, on December 31, 1891, by Rev. Mr. Lynch, rector of the Episcopal church, Mr. Ernest R. Day and Miss Mary K. Davis, both of Guilford [Chenango Co.,  NY]

QUINN - TEHAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], January 6, 1892, by Rev. J.J. Ward, Mr. John D. Quinn and Miss Mary A. Tehan.

RICE - HOLT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], January 2, 1892, by Rev. J.C. Barber, Mr. Charles W. Rice and Miss Effie E. Holt.

DEWEY - BINGHAM:  In Sherburne, December 31, 1891, by Rev. Charles E. Hallock, Mr. Fred M. Dewey, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] , and Miss Lena E. Bingham, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (September 27)

Silas R. Hill

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1904

 

Silas R. Hill

1839-1904

Ex-Sheriff Silas R. Hill died at his home in South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock.  Death was due to heart trouble.  His health had been failing since last December.  Mr. Hill was 65 years old and was born in South Otselic, the son of Herman Hill, a prominent resident of that place, who died a number of years ago.  At the death of his father, Mr. Hill purchased of the other heirs the old Hill homestead in South Otselic, consisting of a large river farm and residence within 75 rods of the post office.  There with his wife, a daughter of the late Col. James C. Gladding, he made a home for his mother until her death.  In the fall of 1876, Mr. Hill was elected sheriff of Chenango county and for the three years from January 1, 1877, when he assumed the office, his residence was at the county seat [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  He was one of the most efficient and satisfactory sheriffs that ever served the county.  Active and prompt in the performance of his official duties, he conducted the affairs of his office so intelligently and so satisfactory to the people generally that he would have been renominated and re-elected without serious opposition but for the fact that the statutes forbade a sheriff succeeding himself in office.  It was during his term that the trial and conviction of Felix McCann for the shooting of his neighbor Hatch, in Sherburne, took place.  McCann was sentenced by the late Judge David L. Follett to be hung. The same day that McCann was hung in the jail yard two circuses were in Norwich and just about the moment that the trap was sprung one of the shows was parading down broad street, the band playing the Wearing of the Green. The village was crowded with visitors and it was one of the most exciting days the town ever saw.  At the close of his term as sheriff, Mr. and Mrs. Hill returned to the old farm at South Otselic, which he conducted until about seven years ago, when he became a partner in the firm of B.F. Gladding & Co., manufacturers of fish lines.  Since that time they had resided in an attractive home in the village of South Otselic and he had given his entire time to the extensive business of the firm.  As salesman of their goods he made several trips across the continent to the Pacific coast.  Mr. Hill was a man of courage and integrity, independent in action and frank in the expression of his views.  He was always found to be reasonable and willing to hear and to weigh fairly the arguments and statements in opposition to his own views.  He was highly respected, by his neighbors and friends and occupied a prominent place in the business and social affairs of his town.  He was an especial friend of the late Judge David L. Follett.  He was a staunch Republican and for many years was a leader in the councils of his party.  He had represented his town in the Republican county conventions, oftener than any other citizen and had represented his county in the State and other conventions  His death will be deeply mourned not only in the town of Otselic, but he will be greatly missed by a host of friends throughout the county.  Of his immediate family only his widow survives, there being no children.  Mr.  Hill was an uncle of Dr. W.L. Sturges, of this village.  Mrs. Hill is a sister of Judge Albert F. Gladding, of Norwich.  Funeral services were held this afternoon from his late home at 2:30 o'clock with burial in the South Otselic Cemetery. A large delegation of prominent Norwich people were in attendance. 

 

Eleanor Johnston

Afton Enterprise, May 7, 1886

Mrs. Eleanor Johnston, a highly respected lady of this town, died Monday afternoon of this week, aged 73 years.  Her funeral was held Wednesday and the remains were deposited in the cemetery on the east side of the river [East Side Cemetery, Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Mrs. E.M. Johnston

Afton Enterprise, January 23, 1890

Mrs. E.M. Johnston, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday night, of pneumonia, aged 58 years.

 

The funeral of Mrs. E.M. Johnston, mention of whose death we made in our last issue, was held from her late home in Bettsburg, Sunday, and was largely attended.  Mrs. Johnston was one of the finest ladies in the town, and she will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and relatives.  She leaves a husband, four sons and one daughter.  The burial was in the cemetery on the east side.  Rev. D. Lamphear, officiating.  CH. Emens was funeral director.

 

Charlotte Shay

Afton Enterprise, November 27, 1902

Miss Charlotte Shay was born in the town of Colesville, Broome county [NY], in 1820.  For a number of years she taught school in this and neighboring districts and until the death of her brother, Eli Shay, about seventeen years ago, lived at his home here. The past three years she has made her home with a niece.  Mrs. Herbert Wedderspoon, in Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], where she passed away last Sunday morning, aged 82 years.  Miss Shay was a member of St. Luke's church in Harpursville, a quiet unassuming lady with strong Christian character.  Two nieces, Mrs. Bert Baker, of Harpursville, and Mrs. Herbert Wedderspoon, of Cooperstown, and a nephew, Martin Shay, of this village, survive her.  Her remains were brought here and the funeral held from St Ann's Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.N. Goodrich, of Harpursville officiating.  Interment at Glenwood [Afton, Chenango, NY].

 

Amelia Clapper

Afton Enterprise, February 25, 1904

At the home of E.M. Shay o South Main street Saturday, Feb. 20, 1904, occurred the death after an illness of two days from valoular heart trouble of Miss Amelia Clapper, aged 71 years.   Miss Clapper was a life long resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and for some forty years had made her home with Mr. Shay's people. Deceased was a member since youth of St. Ann's Episcopal church, in which she was a faithful worker, and for many years was choir organist.  She was known and respected by everyone.  Funeral services conducted by Rev. Edwin L. Tanner, were held from St Ann's church Tuesday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock.  Members of the choir from St. Luke's church in Harpursville assisted in the singing.  Interment was made in the family lot in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]

 

E. Martin Shay

Afton Enterprise, September 22, 1949

E. Martin Shay, respected resident of Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], former baker, baseball player and friend of many of the great in the national game, died suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 10 at his home.  He was 85 years of age.  Born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Eli M. and Harriet (Clapper) Shay on February 16, 1864.  Mr Shay, early in life became interested in baseball and as a first baseman for the old Norwich Champions gained the nickname of "Baby" so often since designated to the big boys of baseball.  It was on the Champions who belonged to the  old and famous Central New York League that "Baby" Shay played against his old friend, the late John J. McGraw in McGraw's first game of league baseball.  During the course of his playing career, Mr. Shay became intimately acquainted with most of the great of baseball including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Goslin, Manush, Combs, Schultz, Simmons and many more.  At the turn of the century, due to ill health, Mr. Shay was obliged to discontinue baseball and at that time moved to Cobleskill where he opened a bakery, famous for more than 30 years under his management.  Mr Shay first married Miss Una Stillson, who died in 1920.  In 1926 he married Miss May Brumaghem of Cobleskill who survives.  A life-long member of the Episcopal Church Mr. Shay was also a member of Cobleskill masonic Lodge.  Services were held on Monday afternoon at the Ingalls Funeral home in Cooperstown conducted by the Rev. Theodore J. Stone, pastor of the Cooperstown Methodist church.  A second service was held on Tuesday at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Afton with the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating. Burial was at the Afton Glenwood Cemetery.

 

Marriages (September 26)

Wilcox - Frink

Utica Saturday Globe

Floyd Robert and Eva May (Frink) Wilcox

 



Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the residence of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stewart, on Canasawacta street, Wednesday evening of last week, occurred the wedding of Floyd Robert Wilcox and Eva May Frink.  The ceremony was celebrated at 8 o'clock in the presence of a small company of relatives and friends, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  The bridal pair was attended by Master Wesley Stewart and little Miss Mary Frink.  After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox will reside at 37 Hayes street, where they will be pleased to welcome their many friends.

 

Marriage  Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, June 3, 1829

In Egina (Greece) 28th Jan. by Rev. Jonas King, Jas. Black, esq. of Yarmouth, Eng. to Miss Tereza Macri, of Athens.  She is the person addressed by Lord Byron in his poem--

"Maid of Athens, here we part,

Give, oh give me back my heart."

 



Antimasonic Telegraph, April 20, 1831

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday morning the 18th inst. by Elder J.B. Swan, Mr. Nelson Mygatt to Miss Aris Byington, all of this town.

 

Bainbridge Republican, October 1, 1880

HOVEY - DOOLITTLE:  In Susquehanna, Pa., Sept. 22, 1880, by the Rev. C.H. Hayes, Willie A. Hovey, of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Anna Doolittle of Susquehanna, Pa.

 

Chenango Union, February 11, 1892

MARTIN - BASSETT:  In Cincinnatus, N.Y., February 3, 1892, by the Rev. E. Pittman, Mr. Levi Martin and Miss Lucy Bassett, both of Otselic Centre, N.Y. [Chennago Co.]

Obituaries (September 26)

Sherman Bronson Sumner

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1903
 

Sherman Bronson Sumner

1819 - 1903

Sherman B. Sumner, who died in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] Friday of last week, aged 84, was born in Butternuts, Otsego county [NY], November 29, 1819.  He was the son of Cyrel and Polly Bronson Sumner.  New Year's day, 1840, he married Emily Smith of New Berlin, and they settled on what is known as the Luke Skinner farm in the town of New Berlin.  He afterwards removed to a farm near East Pharsalia in 1848, and there the greatest portion of his later life was spent.  His wife died November 3, 1899.  The remains were brought to the home of his son, Charles A. Sumner, on Pleasant street where private funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. D.W. Dexter officiating.  The remains were placed in Mount Hope Chapel awaiting burial in the cemetery at East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].  Two sons survive, C.A. Sumner, of this village [Norwich, nY], and J.M. Sumner, of Oxford, and one daughter, Mrs. Smith Matthewson of McDonough, also two brothers, Dr. C.G. Sumner, of Norwich, and Albert Sumner, of Canisteo, N.Y.

 

Howard Calvin Huntley

Norwich Sun, February 8, 1928

Funeral services for Mr. Huntley, who died in Elmira and who was a member of the Ku Klux Klan, were held in Calvary Baptist church Tuesday afternoon.  Mr. Huntley, who formerly resided in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], was a member of the Calvary Baptist church, and owing to the absence of the pastor, Rev. N.S. McPherson from the city, Rev. W.A. Ashmore was asked to officiate at the church funeral.  Interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery, and members of the K.K.K. had charge of the committal services.  The K.K.K. members were dressed in white and wore the usual Klan regalia.

 

Minnie E. Bentley

Chenango Union, April 12, 1883

DIED:  At her home in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], April 8th, 1883, of pneumonia, Minnie E. Bentley, aged twenty-three years, five months and eight days.

 

It is difficult to speak of this death, so sudden, so unexpected, without using expressions of affection and sorrow appearing extravagant to those who knew not Minnie E. Bentley. To those knowing her, words are all too inadequate to express their high regard for her living, their deep sorrow at her death.  She was highly educated and of rare accomplishments.  She seemed always living in a sunny atmosphere.  She was the light, the life, of the home circle, now left desolate.  She was heartful, helpful, hopeful; she was simple, sincere and sweet.  No one ever came to know her without loving her.  If she has an enemy, neither she nor her friends ever knew it.  In the full flush of beautiful, blooming womanhood, in health and beauty, with every clustering association of family and friends, from the beautiful spring air full of bird songs, she has gone.  The very morning of her life was its evening, and how deep and impenetrable is the night to the bleeding hearts left.  To the eyes that have their visions blinded by this side the great river, no right, no reason for it appears. It is hard to say "thy will be done," now.  It will be well if in time it can be said with full resignation.  It is a comfort that we can trust her in the arms of the Savior she knew and loved, and can know she is happy in the eternal sunshine of His presence, who keeps His holy mysteries.  Just on the outside of man's dream,

 

"This star

Rose with us, through a little arc

Of Heaven, nor having wandered far,

Shot on a sudden into dark.

 

"Sleep sweetly, tender heart, in peace,

Sleep, holy spirit, blessed soul,

While the stars burn, the moons increase,

And the great ages onward roll.

 

"Wleep till the end, true soul and sweet:

Nothing comes to thee new or strange;

Sleep, full of rest from head to feet,

Lie still, dry dust, secure of change."

 

Mary A. Boothe

Guilford Mail, May 1891

BOOTHE:  Died in Pittsburgh, Pa., Sunday, April 5th, Mary A. Boothe, widow of the late Willis Boothe and mother of Mrs. Frederick Dickinson, of Chicago.

 

Phoebe Dodge

Guilford Mail, May 1891

Died, in this village, April 6th, 1891, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Spencer, Mrs. Phoebe Dodge, aged 85 years.  The deceased was born in Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], in 1806, which place was her home for many years.  About ten years since her husband and herself came to reside with her daughter.  Her declining years have been marked by a patient cheerfulness and remarkable industry for one of her advanced age.  Her funeral was largely attended on the 9th inst.

 

Ann E. Eggleston Hunt

Guilford Mail, May 1891

Ann E. Eggleston, wife of Edwin D. Hunt, of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] entered into rest, February 28, 1891.  Mrs. Hunt was born at New Marlboro, March 8, 1838, removed to Guilford when nine years of age, was converted to God two years later, and married December 27, 1864.  Her husband and two children, Sidney E. and Elsie M. survive her, all being members of the Methodist Episcopal church which the wife and mother, loved so dearly and served so faithfully.  She was deeply interested in every department of Christian Work, and was for many years an active member of the Woman's' Foreign Missionary Society.  When her mother died some fifteen years ago, Sister Hunt succeeded her as agent for the "Guide to Holiness," in which capacity she acted up to within a few days of her death.  It has been truthfully said of her--"From youth she has been a devoted Christian, constant in all the services of the house of God, and most kind and faithful in all home and social duties. An affectionate daughter and sister, a faithful wife a loving mother, an obliging neighbor and a sympathizing friend, her life has been full of comfort and helpfulness to all about her." -- Rev. William Frisby

 Pike Decatur Bosworth

Chenango Union, September 25, 1890

A lamentable accident occurred Friday afternoon, at Yaleville, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], which resulted in the death of P. Decatur Bosworth, a highly respected citizen.  Mr Bosworth and his son were returning from a corn field with a load of corn, which they were taking to the barn.  One of the horses balked, when Mr Bosworth struck him a sharp blow with the whip, which caused the animal to suddenly jump forward.  Mr. Bosworth, being unprepared for so quick a movement, was thrown from the wagon, striking on his head and right shoulder.  He was taken up unconscious and carried to the house, and Dr. Evans, of Bainbridge, sent for, who, on examination, found the injured man's neck broken.  He survived until nine o'clock in the evening, but did not regain consciousness.  Mr. Bosworth years ago occupied the J.A. Randall farm, in this town, the Benadam Frink farm, in Plymouth, and others in this locality.  He had recently purchased the farm on which he died.  His remains were brought to this place Sunday and placed in the receiving vault of Mt. Hope chapel.  His age was about sixty-one years, and he leaves a widow, one son and two married daughters, who have the sympathies of the whole community in their bereavement.

 

Hurricane Hazel in Chenango Co., NY - 1954

Two Killed as Hurricane Hits Norwich

The Norwich Sun, October 16, 1954

 

Hurricane Hazel roared thru Chenango County [NY] last night, leaving a littered wake of death and devastation.  The Caribbean-born storm wrought its toll on buildings, homes, trees, signs, power lines, communications were crippled.  Parts of the area were plunged into darkness.   

 

Two persons died in Norwich when a ton of masonry toppled some 75 feet from a department store roof and crushed their car.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Hendrickson of North Norwich had apparently pulled to the curb along West Main street by the Chapman and Turner Company to wait out the storm.  A chimney and part of a cornice torn loose by the wind dropped five floors all but burying their car.  Mrs. Hendrickson, 37, was killed instantly.  Her husband, 49, was dead on arrival at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.

 

The raging hurricane that carried winds of 94 miles an hour sent a city resident and a Sherburne couple to the hospital.  Roosevelt Tillis of 4 Natoli Avenue suffered a blow and nasty head cut when an object apparently torn loose from the Smalley Theatre marquee struck him on the head.  Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Toor of Williamson, N .Y. were injured when a big Elm split in two as their car moved under it.  Sherburne Police Chief Leslie Monroe, who brought them to the hospital said half of the tree fell on the car, demolishing it and pinning Mr. Toor inside.  Mrs. Toor got out and called for help from a nearby home, the officer said.  Mrs. Toor, 57, suffered a forehead cut that took 5 stitches to close, multiple scrapes and cuts and possible internal injuries. Her husband, 56, received multiple cuts and scrapes and possible internal injuries.  Both were reported in fair condition at the hospital today.

 

The hurricane moved into the county, shortly after 2 o'clock reaching Norwich about 25 minutes later.  Lights went out and power failed in various sectors of the city as trees and telephone poles brought down power lines.  Communication with the surrounding area was all but cut off.  The task of patching gaps in power lines continued through the night but complete reports of damage in the rural area were still not available this morning.  Roads throughout the city and county were blocked off by falling trees and electric lines.  At 9:30 o'[clock this morning, parts of the city, North Norwich, Oxford and Preston were still without power.  No estimate of damages was available this morning. Chief Harold O. Mattice said, however, that it will run "well up into the thousands."  Eugene M. Cole, local manager for the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, reported that his crews are still out repairing power lines.  "But I don't think our damage is as bad as in November of 1950,"  he said, referring to a windstorm at Thanksgiving time that year.  How many power lines were down?  "I don't think I could count that high," Mr Cole replied to this question.  He said about 85 men were still out and hope to have most of the job completed by dark tonight. 

 

Chief Mattice said all 12 regular officers and about 20 auxiliary policemen were on duty last night.  The auxiliary officers who were on duty through the night were relieved shortly after 10 o'clock this morning.  Turning out to remove trees and debris from streets and highways were an unknown number of city highway department men and the entire county highway department force.  More than 100 fireman, regulars and volunteers, were on duty.  They answered 15 calls, mostly where live wires had come down.  It was reported today.  "the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Hendrickson were the first due to the hurricane in the state, it was learned from the Associated Press office in Albany last night.  "You seem to have had the first fatalities," an AP staff member told a reporter from here. 

 

According to reports already in, the County Welfare Home at Preston was probably the hardest hit building.  J. Van Estelow, welfare commissioner, said this morning that the structure's main chimney caved in at the height of the storm, crashing through the roof of the women's section.  The commissioner estimated damages at "between $25,000 and $50,000."  He said it was a "Miracle" that there were no injuries.  Noting that the chimney sliced through the room spewing bricks even on some of the beds, he said:  "How they got through it without injury, I'll never know.  Some beds were littered with bricks." 

 

Another narrow escape from injury came when Sheriff Frank Machio's car fell victim to a crashing tree.  The sheriff said he was going up Bartlett road off Route 23 on the way to South Plymouth at about 9:45 o'clock when the tree crashed on the car roof, barely missing him, and extensively damaging the vehicle, his personal car.

 

An unconfirmed report from Kirk said the roof of a home there was blown off.  Deputy Milton Smith reported that a big barn blew over along Route 23 west of here, partially blocking the highway.  A chicken house on the farm of Mrs. S.C. Van Slyke at the top of Tanner Hill was blown away in the storm, according to another report this morning.  Ten trees were downed in Mt. Hope Cemetery.  Officials today issued an appeal asking people not to drive to the cemetery over the weekend.  If the area is kept clear, they noted, it will be possible to complete the clean up job without hindrance.  In the city, the task of repairing power lines and clearing debris was well under way early this morning.  Workers had already opened Cortland street to traffic, blocked when a big maple in front of the home at No. 5, crashed across it.  A telephone pole some 100 feet to the west was also down.  A towering maple in front of Norman Burd's home on North Broad Street was nearly ripped out of the ground.  It came to rest against the Hamilton Smith home next door, but apparently caused only slight damage.  Its roots also heaved up two sections of sidewalk.  Division Street was still blocked off at 10:30 o'clock this morning.  A tree at the corner of South Broad Street and one further east and three telephone poles had come down., littering the street with debris and severed power lines. The roof of a home on 62 Pleasant Street was reportedly torn loose.

 

An oddity of the storm was related by O.W. Benedict of North Broad Street.  He said that when the power lines in front of the hospital had come down  "eerie" blue sparks and then "Sheets of yellow flames as high as the hospital" shot up as the wires touched the leaves of trees along the street.  The section of street was blocked for about an hour while workers repaired the power lines and city firemen stood guard in case of fire. 

 

Another oddity turned up this morning during a tour of the city.  Several big trees next to the South Broad Street Victory store seemed to have been torn out by the roots by the storm.  Actually however, they had been pulled down by contractors working on the site of the National Bank and Trust company's new building.

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Hurricane Hazel in New York

 

New York:  Hurricane Hazel, one of the century's most dangerously erratic storms, rocked New York with 100 mile an hour winds last night.  But it was a dying gesture on the part of the big storm.

 

"The worst is over," was the weatherman's cherign word as the barometer began to rise in mid-evening.

 

Far to the west of the city, the hurricane spent its waning strength against the immovable barrier of Pennsylvania's mountains.  Then it died and its force was absorbed in part by the new storm center in Southwestern New York.

 

Hazel's death toll stood at 18 in continental United States. It swept into the Carolinas from sea early yesterday, battering its way into the Northeastern states after grazing Washington with unsurpassed fury.

 

Ashore and at sea millions cringed before its awesome might.  Ships frantically changed course.  Airplanes fled like game birds before a forest fire.  Men pitted their puny strength in a frantic battle to blunt its destructiveness. 

 

The storm gathered the momentum of an express train at times.  Behind it thousands were left homeless.

 

Even in death, the hurricane was wickedly menacing as gales and dangerous tidal swells lingered on throughout the night.

 

Great waves lashed the Atlantic shoreline of Long Island.  In New York harbor, five persons narrowly escaped death as they scrambled away from a wave that washed over a Staten Island ferry. 

 

It was the third hurricane to hit the northeast in six weeks.  Hazel, weather experts said, held its overland power longer than most hurricanes because it built up great energy during its long, leisurely passage across the sea.  When it roared past New York, its tremendous winds had fallen off sharply from the 160 mile an hour peak that ravaged the Carolinas.  And its rains slackened far below the nearly five inches that poured on Winston-Salem in six hours.

 

The storm's greatest strength was felt here at 7:50 p.m. when registering meters clocked 100 miles an hour gusts--the highest reading the meters are capable of.  Twenty-five minutes later, the winds diminished to about 55 miles an hour and the window-rattling rain subsided as the fringe of the spent hurricane moved on.

 

None of the nation's big seaboard cities was directly in its path.  But it staggered them with majestic insolence, its whining winds and curtains of rain marching escort for 300 miles around its center.  It flanked New York to the west by about 80 to 100 miles.  The storm's center hit  Central Pennsylvania head-on.

 

 

 



Marriages (September 25)

Marriage Notices

Oxford Times, July 24, 1861

BARNARD - GRAY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Charles Henry Barnard to Miss A. Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Warren Gray, Esq.

 

COWAN - JOHNSON:  In Harpersville, Broome Co., on the 19th inst., by Rev. Mr. Wright, Mr. Benj. F. Cowan to Miss Hannah E. Johnson, both of Greene [Chenango Co ., NY].

 

BUMP - SHAW:  In Afton, on the 3d inst., by Rev. G.G. Donnelly, Mr. Charles R. Bump to Miss Sally J . Shaw, all of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Chenango Union, August 26, 1868

POTTER - McFARLAND:  In Oxford, August 12th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Wallace F. Potter, to Miss Josephene McFarland, all of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

RHODES - PECK:  In Smithville, July 26th, by Rev. F.F>Peck, Silas L. Rhodes, Esq., to Miss Sarah Peck, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Cortland Democrat, July 11, 1926

PARKER - DREW:  Leon Parker and Miss Rebecca Drew, both of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], were married in Sherburne, Tuesday, July 1.  Mrs. Parker was a graduate of Cincinnatus High school and has many friends here who extend congratulations.

Obituaries (September 25)

Daniel Sherwood

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1904
 

 

Daniel Sherwood

Daniel Sherwood, who died last week at his home in Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY], after a three weeks illness of pneumonia, had been 60 years a resident of that vicinity and was well known throughout the county.  About 12 years ago he had a shock of paralysis and had since been a great sufferer from rheumatism.  Mr Sherwood was born at McGrawville, Cortland county [NY], November 20, 1821.  He was twice married, his first wife being Sally Robbins, of Smyrna, to whom he was married in 1840.  In 1882 he married Olive Greenman, of DeRuyter, who survives him.  He is also survived by five sons, Jerome, of Norwich; Deloss and Lafayette, of Beaver Meadow; Wallace, of Fayetteville, and Carl, of Greene, and by one daughter, Mrs. Orville Foster, of East Pharsalia.  Deceased was much esteemed by all his acquaintances and for many years had been a deacon of the Christian Church at Beaver Meadow.  His funeral was largely attended from the church on Sunday last, Rev. Mr Flory, of Plymouth, officiating.  Interment was in the Cole Hill Cemetery [Otselic, Chenango Co., NY].

Mary E. (Sheldon) Stead

Norwich Sun, January 2, 1925

Not only the Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY] community, but the whole countryside as well was shocked and felt that they had sustained an irreparable loss, on hearing that Mrs. James L. Stead had been suddenly called to her coronation Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, at 8:45 o'clock due to cerebral hemorrhage.  Apparently in her usual rugged health she awoke at about 3:30 o'clock Monday morning, Dec. 22, complaining of a severe pain in her head and the back of her neck, becoming unconscious within half an hour, and although all that loving care and the best medical skill could suggest was done, she gradually sank, without regaining consciousness, until her spirit was caught up by the angel host.  Being converted, she professed her faith in Christ as her Savior, giving her heart to Him and consecrating her life to His service.  She united with the Presbyterian church at New Berlin in her girlhood, transferring her membership to the Methodist Episcopal church in Guilford after her marriage, where she has ever since been active and efficient in church and Sunday school work.  At the time of her summons she had a class of fifteen boys, for which her last work was the preparation of a present for each member of the class, to each of whom, through the years, her memory should prove a benediction. 

Mrs. Stead was a splendid type of the American country woman, making American country life attractive.  An earnest advocate of civic righteousness, a home builder in its finest, highest sense, queen of her home and receiving the homage and devotion of her subjects, devoted to her husband and ever solicitous for his comfort, best pal to each of her boys, cordial in her hospitality, unassuming, unostentatious, of pleasant personality, affable and kind, she was the center of any group of which she was a part.  Broad minded, she took great interest in national affairs and world conditions.  When the United States entered the World War and there was the call to arms, she offered of her sons, a sacrifice, if needs be, on her country's altar, with that fortitude and characteristic fervor, not less heroic than the Spartan mothers of old, and pound of her soldier boy.  It is the sons of such mothers that have made American soldiery the pride of the nation and the admiration of the world.  Mary E. Sheldon was born in Morris, Otsego  county, N.Y., March 29, 1867, and was therefore in the 62nd year of her age at the time of her death.  She was married to James L. Stead Jan. 14, 1891.  To this union four sons were born Lester A., Bainbridge, N.Y., Lieut George S., World War veteran, Norwich, N.Y., J. Otto, remaining on the farm and Kenneth R., student at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., to each of whom she has left, in memory a priceless heritage.  She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella M. Smith, Los Angeles, Cal. whom she, accompanied by her son, George, crossed the continent by automobile one year ago to visit, but who was unable to make the long journey to be here at this time.  While all hearts go out in deep and sincere sympathy to the bereaved family they must go doubly so to the stricken husband, who confined to the home with an affection of the sciatic nerve, will infinitely more than all others, miss her gentle companionship and kindly loving ministrations.  Largely attended funeral services, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. C. Hazeldine Osbourne, amid floral offerings both profuse and beautiful, were held at the home at 1:30 p.m., Dec. 26, 1924.  "Sun of My Soul" and "Heaven is My Home" were impressively rendered by Earl Oldfield and Mrs. E.L. Totman, Miss Ono Bradley presiding at the organ.  Interment was made in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co.,  NY]. The pall bearers were Thomas Hubbard, Fred Cheny, George Plum, H.L. Gridley, Frank C. Hale and C.D. Whittemore. 

"Vex Populi, Vex Dei"--"the voice of the people is the voice of God."  It makes but little difference what claims to personal perfection one may make, it is the simple, kindly, everyday life lived amongst neighbors and friends that reflects the Divine Image, and the heads of a whole community bowed in a common sorrow that bear eloquent testimony.  In the contemplation of such a character the pronouncement of fulsome eulogy would be a sacrilege, but worthy the highest encomiums of sincere praise.  In the full vigor of health, in the enjoyment of the rich fruition of a well rounded life, at the zenith of her usefulness the summons came:  "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord," admonishing us--"Be ye also ready."  We wish thus to offer our tribute to this noble woman, our neighbor. 
Robert D. Piper.  Guilford, N.Y, Dec. 30, 1924

Ole Christiansen

Norwich Sun, January 2, 1925

Ole Christiansen, aged 59 years, died at his home in King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY] on Dec. 29, 1924.  The funeral was held at  his late home Wednesday, Dec. 3d, The Rev. M.R. Weaver, pastor of the Baptist Church of South New Berlin officiating.  Interment was made in Fairview cemetery [New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Christiansen was a native of Norway, coming to this country at the age of 17 years.  He later joined the U.S. army and served for several years on the western plains in campaigns against the Indians, among them the famous campaign against Sitting Bull.  He was a scout under Buffalo Bill, and had some of the most thrilling experiences of his career in this capacity. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, he became a member of Roosevelt's Rough Riders, was in the charge up San Juan hill and was one of the first dozen men "over the top."  He next saw service in the Philippines, which was followed by his honorable discharge from the army.  In 1902 Mr. Christiansen was married to Miss Minnie Lokken.  They engaged in farming in Minnesota for many years, coming east some years ago and settling upon a farm in the western part of the town of New Berlin, near King Settlement.  They have since resided there, and Mr. Christiansen won a high place in the admiration and respect of all his neighbors.  He was one of the finest type of those from the "old countries" who sought prosperity in this new land, which they adopted as their own, fought and suffered for.  He was a splendid citizen, and a wide circle of friends and associates will deeply regret his passing.  Wide felt sympathy is extended to his widow and an only son, Christian Christiansen, also of King Settlement, who survive, together with two brothers and three sisters, all of whom are in Norway.

William A. Follett

1855 - 1933

William A Follett who lived west of Palisade ]NB], died Thursday, July 13, from a paralytic stroke.  He had been ill only a few days.  Mr. Follett was among the many pioneers who came to this part of the country in 1884 and took up homesteads.  Later he sold his land and returned to his home in New York, but came out here again in 1923.  He was a very retiring man.  Very fond of children and children loved him.  He was a brother of Ralph Follett who died a few years ago.  Funeral services were held at Mr. Follett's old home Friday afternoon.  Rev. A.O. Martin officiating.  The pall bearers were Merle Follett, Floyd Follett, Henry Egle and sons, Ralph and Robert, and Henry Witt.  Beautiful flowers covered the casket.  Interment was in the Palisade cemetery.  Hunt's Burial Service had charge of the funeral.  The Times joins with the community in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones.

William A. Follett was born in Chenango county, New York, February 22, 1855, and departed this life at his home at Palisade, Nebr., July 13th, 1933, at the age of 78 years, 4 months, 21 days.  he lived in New York state until 1884 when he came west, homesteading at Wauneta.  After a few years he returned to the east again.  Coming west about 10 years ago, he has made his home at Palisade.  Surviving his death are his brother, Hal, and sister, Lottie, both of New York state and a host of other relatives and friends.

Bainbridge NY Community Chest Captains & Officers - 1966

Bainbridge Community Chest

Captains and Officers

Sidney Records & Bainbridge News, October 12, 1966

 

 

Left to Right

Row 1:  Doug Lee, Cal Loker, Floyd Shawler, Betty Demeree, Edith Pearsall, Paul Germek

Row 2:  Gordon Shoecraft, Cliff Wade, Martha Pratt, June Streigler, Barbara Sejersen, Bill Croak, Don Pixley, Mary Denman, Carl Hutchinson, Jack Feenick

Marriages (September 24)

Marriage Notices

 

Chenango Telegraph, March 25, 1863

 

McKOON - KELSEY:  In Preston, March 4, 1863, by Rev. H. Garlick, -?-. B. McKoon of Cedarville, N.Y. [Herkimer Co.], to Miss Caroline Kelsey, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]

Oxford Times, March 16, 1897

 

VAN DEUSEN - BROOKS:  In Sherburne March 5th, 1897, J.B. VanDeusen and Miss Louis J. Brooks, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

RIPLEY - CRANDALL:  In Norwich, March 8, 1897, by Rev. S. Southworth, William A. Ripley and Miss Grace E. Crandall, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

Oxford Times, December 20, 1898

 

FITCH - HOTCHKISS:  In McDonough, dec. 14, 1898, by Rev. C.B. Parsons, of Oxford, L.E. Fitch of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Della Hotchkiss of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

COWLES - MOORE:  In McDonough, Dec. 14, 1898, by Rev. J.L. Scaboria, Leon L. Cowles, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Viola G. Moore, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

WICKS - DIX:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 14th, 18998, by Rev. John L. Thomas, Jack Wicks of Newton Hollow, and Miss Alice Dix of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

POTTER - CHALKER:  In Greene, Dec. 7, 1898, by Rev. J. Barber, Ernest Potter and Miss Zoa M. Chalker, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

PARKS - WASHBURN:  In Greene, Dec. 9, 1898, by Rev. J.C. Barber, Orrin A. Parks and Miss Bessie E. Washburn, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

Obituaries (September 24)

Denis Thompson

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1904

 

 

 

Denis Thompson died at his home near Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday of last week after a lingering illness from diabetes.  Mr. Thompson became well known throughout this section of the State through his service of six years as school commissioner in the first commissioner district of Chenango county, in which office he followed Leroy C. Hayes, and was succeeded eight years ago by E Emette Poole, the present commissioner.  For some time prior to his death Mr. Thompson was one of the local agents of the Prudential Life Insurance Company and made his residence in Norwich.  He is survived by one daughter, residing in Beaver Meadow, and a son, who lives in the west.

 

George Cannon

Chenango Telegraph, March 25, 1863

CANNON:  At his father's residence, in Bainbridge, March 7, 1863, Mr George Cannon, aged 23 years.  At the call of his country the deceased enlisted into Capt. D.D. Bullock's Co., 114th Regiment, N.Y.S.V.  He performed the duties of a soldier faithfully and well, until his Regiment reached Fortress Monroe, where he sickened and was sent to the Chesapeake General Hospital, where he was cared for until the last of January.  When by the effort of friends he was granted a furlough, and a physician sent down to see him, who succeeded in returning him to the home of his childhood.  Here the flickering lamp of life continued to burn for about five weeks, and was quenched by the cold finger of death to be lighted more gloriously in his dwelling place of life evermore.  George bore his sufferings, which seemed to be all that flesh is heir to, with a fortitude worthy of the martyr to the good cause, for which he laid down his life.  He murmured not, and was thankful beyond expression that he lived to reach home, where the kind care of those who loved him smoothed the rough road to the gate of death.  He won no honors upon the battle fields of his country, but in all the mortal strife he manifested the true spirit of Christian meekness and having illustrated in every particular that "Tis sweet, Oh, 'tis sweet, for our country to die."

William H. Cannon

September 21, 1913

William  H. Cannon of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], well known in Bainbridge as a former resident and as agent for the Equitable Life Insurance Company, died in Binghamton Sunday at the age of 78 years.  Mr. Cannon left Bainbridge for Binghamton twenty-seven years ago.

James Graham Cannon

New York Times, July 6, 1916

James Graham Cannon, prominent as a banker here [NYC] for many years, and a director of the Fifth Avenue Bank, Bankers' Trust Company and a number of other leading corporations, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home in Golden's Bridge, N.Y., in his fifty-ninth year.  His career was most actively identified with the Fourth National bank, in which he began as a messenger, and of which he was elected President on Aug. 9, 1910.  Mr Cannon was born in Delhi, Delaware county, N.Y., and was a son of the late George B Cannon.  His early education was received in the schools of this city and he entered the employ of the Fourth National Bank in 1876.  Here his ability won him promotion, and he was soon elected Vice President, in which position he remained for twenty years, until elected President.  During this period he won his reputation as the leading authority of the country on clearing houses, his book, "Clearing Houses," being regarded as the standard textbook on the subject.  He was one of the organizers and President of the National Association of Credit Men, and it was he who first introduced the system of requiring merchants to supply statements of their condition when they desired to borrow.  This has come to be a universal custom among the banks of all the great cities.  Mr. Cannon practically reorganized the credit system of the whole United States, and was active in preventing many bank failures.  Mr. Cannon was a leader in the work of the New York Chamber of Commerce, and as Chairman of the Committee on Finance and currency presented several reports which attracted wide attention, and which aided in the better financial administration of the city.  Probably the most important movement Mr. Cannon planned was the use of the Clearing House Association of the country as a basis for the issue of an elastic currency, when required by the demands of trade.  He outlined his plans before a meeting of the Philadelphia Credit Men's Association, during April, 1913.  Before the Pujo Committee, in 1907, he advocated that clearing houses be incorporated, and he reiterated this belief before the credit men.  In regard to obtaining an elastic currency, he said: 

"My proposal before the Pujo Committee was to have the clearing houses located in the Sub-Treasury cities incorporated and prepared to do business with the United States Government; then to have a United States currency printed in large quantities and lodged under proper safeguards with each Sub-Treasury, and authorize the Treasure officials, upon prescribed application, to receive clearing house certificates from the associated banks in any of these cities, as collateral security for the issue of this currency to the extent of 50 per cent.  of the amount of such certificates deposited by the local association.  It is my judgment that this currency should also bear interest, so that the cost of carrying it would be sufficiently heavy to cause it to be retired just as soon as it was no longer required."

One of the country-wide movements in which Mr. Cannon was leader was the missionary movement for the uplift of the farmer, under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association.  Bishop Joseph L. Berry, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, announced the plans of the movement in August, 1910, and Mr. Cannon was one of the Committee of Ten named to manage the revival.  Previous to this, in 1910, Mr .Cannon started an evangelizing campaign in ninety of the large cities of this country, Canada and Mexico. The Young Men's Christian Association was the medium through which the movement went forward, and it is said that much good resulted from it.  In an interview, in which he was asked what were the serious faults of the age, he said: 

"First, I should say we are jeopardizing our home and family life.  The American home is the cradle and the center of all our personal and national virtues--unselfishness, loyalty, thrift, industry and good citizenship.  It appears to me that men are so strenuous nowadays that they are neglectful of their wives and children, and that women are so occupied with outside interests that they are failing in their duties.  When the American home loses its ancient dignity, security and sacredness, the country is doomed." 

Mr. Cannon taught the young men's Bible class of the old Madison Avenue Reformed Church for many years, and is said to have exerted an influence for good over many hundreds of the young men with whom he came in contact.  During the last few months of 1915 he became prominently identified with the movement for the beautifying of Westchester county.  The Westchester Chamber of commerce appointed a commission for this work, and he was one of the number, among whom were Frank A .Vanderlip, President of the National City Bank; E.M. Yerkes, of Yonkers, and Charles E. Tibbetts of White Plains.  In addition to his connection with the Fifth Avenue Bank and Banker's' Trust company, Mr. Cannon was interested in a number of other corporations.  He was a director in the Agricultural Credit Company, the Fidelity Trust company, the Metropolitan Trust company of New York, the Security Bank of New York, the Standard Milling Company, the Transatlantic Trust company of New York City, the united States Guarantee Company, and the United States Mortgage and Trust Company.  he was a trustee of the Associated Simmons Hardware company, the Franklin Savings Bank, and the United States Casualty Company.  Mr. Cannon was also Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York, of the Board of Directors of the H.W. Johns-Manville Company, President of the Board of Trustees of the Hahnemann Hospital, a Trustee of New York University, Vice President and a Director of the Packard Commercial School, and Treasurer and a Director of Woodlawn Cemetery. He was a member of the Metropolitan Union league, Sleepy Hollow Country, and Republican Clubs.  Mr. Cannon is survived by his wife, who was Miss Charlotte B. Bradley; a son, James G. Cannon, Jr., and two daughters.

 

Death Notices

Bloomville, NY Mirror, 1859

Died on the 22d inst., in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], at the residence of her son, George B. Cannon, Mrs. Persis, relict of the late Benjamin D. Cannon, formerly of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], aged 81 years.

 

In Walton [Delaware Co., NY], on the 20th inst., Mr. James Wright, aged 55.

 

On the 22d inst., Mr. Benjamin White, formerly of New Road, aged 60.

 

In Tompkins [Delaware Co., NY], Aug. 12, Ruth Knapp, wife of Justus Knapp, aged 60 years.

 

In Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], on the 2d inst. at the residence of her son, Daniel Doyle, Mrs. Betsey Doyle, relict of the late Edward Doyle, of the same place, aged 82 years.

 

In Gaivs, Ill., Aug. 13 of congestion of the lungs, Samuel Pierce, late of Davenport, Delaware co., N.Y., aged 59 years 4 months.

 



Chenango Telegraph, March 25, 1863

JOHNSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Mar. 13, 1863, Ann Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Johnson, aged 9 years and 8 months.

 

OTIS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 15, 1863, Mary, wife of Rev. Ashbel Otis, Pastor of the Congregational Church, aged 63 years.

 

PARTRIDGE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 15, 1863, Mr. Avery B. Partridge, aged 47 years.

 

TURNER:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7, 1863, Mr. Ethan Turner, aged 81 years.

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1954 Part 1

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1954

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1954

 

 

Beverly Joyce Beckwith

 

Barbara Lee Besaw

 

Beverly Mae Besemer

 

William James Cairns

 

Edward J. Carlin

 

Nancy Cara Cheesbro

Class Secretary

 

Marriages (September 23)

Salisbury - Watson

Afton Enterprise, January 2, 1902

Friends here have recently heard of the marriage which occurred some time ago, of Mr. E.T. Salisbury of New Haven, Conn., and Alice Watson of New York City.  The ceremony took place in New Haven but the exact date is not learned.  Miss Watson was formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and was held in the highest esteem.  She has been employed in New York and Jersey City for the past three years.  For the past year she has been with the Kaufman's wholesale novelty store on Broadway.  Mr. Salisbury holds a prominent railroad position in New Haven.

 

Mr. & Mrs. George R. Salisbury

Bainbridge Republican, October 13, 1882

Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Salisbury celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding day on Friday last, Oct. 6th, at their home in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Over fifty relatives met together, from Bennettsville, Coventry, Greene, Binghamton, and our own village, including nine who were present at the original feast.  Regrets and presents were sent by relatives in Cape Ann and New Bedford, Mass., and also by Rev. H.W. Gilbert, of Binghamton, who married the happy pair.  The numerous and valuable gifts were an evidence of the high estimation in which our fellow citizen and his estimable wife are held.  Among them we note the following:  a gold watch and chain; a china tea set with a gilt band, containing fifty-six pieces; a china chamber set of eleven pieces; a silver tea set; a pickle caster; a sugar and mustard spoon; a set of silver jewelry; gold and silver coin and green backs; books, etc.  Rufus Converse, Esq., presented the gifts in a few appropriate words.  Mr. Salisbury, being too modest to respond, called upon his pastor, Rev. D.N. Grummon, to acknowledge the gifts.  An abundant "feast of fat things" had been provided, and the guests showed an appreciation of them. The occasion was a very enjoyable one, and a good beginning of the journey towards the golden wedding day.  May the remainder of their pilgrimage be even more blessed than the past has been. 

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

POST - HEMINGWAY:  In Poughkeepsie, Jan. 27th, by Rev. S.H. Synnott, Mr. George W. Post, of Norwich, to Miss Mary A. Hemingway, of Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co., NY].

 

ANDERSON - STONE:  In Oxford, Dec. 22, by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Lewis B. Anderson, to Mrs. Anna Stone, all of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SALISBURY - WATROUS:  In Bainbridge, Feb. 1st, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Henry W. Salisbury, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emeroy Watrous, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY]

 

WEBB - HACKETT:  In Greene, Jan. 27th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Wm. E. Webb, to Miss Sarah J. Hackett, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BRAISTED - ISBELL:  In Smithville, Jan. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Nightingale, Mr. Wm. C. Braisted, of New York City, to Miss Laura E. Isbell, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SHILLETO - PITTSLY:  In Greene, Feb. 1st, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. John Shilleto, to Miss Flora Pittsly, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]

 

KIRBY - CUDWORTH:  In Cortland, Feb. 1st, by Rev. A. Wilkins, Mr. Wm. D. Kirby of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY^], to Miss Hattie J. Cudworth, of Cortland [Cortland Co., NY].

 

PORTER - WHITE:  In Homer, Jan. 27th, by Rev Dr. Holbrook, Mr. Erastus B. Porter, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary J. White, of Homer [Cortland Co., NY]

Obituaries (September 23)

King D. Evans

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1904

 

King D. Evans

1837 - 1904

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  King D. Evans, a prominent farmer and well known army veteran, died at his home in King's Settlement Thursday afternoon of last week, aged 67.  Mr. Evans passed through a critical illness from pneumonia some time ago from the effects of which he had not fully recovered but which aggravated chronic army ailments contracted during his long and arduous career as a soldier, causing his death.  Mr. Evans was a son of David and Rowena Evans and was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], April 16, 1837.  On the breaking out of the civil war he enlisted in the Forty-fourth New York Volunteers, a regiment that became famous as the "Ellsworth's Avengers."  In 1862 he was discharged and sent home on account of serious illness, after being in a hospital in Virginia for a long time.  A few months later, having recovered his health, he again enlisted, this time in the Twenty-second New York Cavalry, Company L.  He was promoted to first sergeant of this company and remained until the command was mustered out in August, 1865.  During this latter service he was made deaf by a bursting shell and had had trouble with his head since that time.  He became a member of E.B. Smith Post, no. 83, G.A.R., on July 28, 1879.  In 1869 he married Miss Elizabeth Tiffany, of King's Settlement, who with one daughter, May, survives him.  He also leaves one brother, Isaac S. Evans, of Oxford.  Funeral service were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from his late home. Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] with the G.A.R. ritual. The veterans who served as pall bearers were Charles A. Summer, Walter C. Walworth, Lucius Crumb, George Wood and Jefferson Carr, of Norwich, and Duane Dimmick, of Earlville.

 

Elizabeth A. Eccleston

Chenango Union, March 19, 1874

ECCLESTON:  In this village, March 12th, Elizabeth A., wife of Hosea B. Eccleston, aged 49 years.

 

The subject of this notice was a sufferer for the past few months, having in vain sought relief, but finally gave up all hopes of recovery. The nature of her disease was such that she could receive but little nourishment without producing suffering intolerable, so that she became literally reduced to a skeleton, by the slow yet constant and painful wasting away of the powers of life.  Yet all this she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, without one murmur--one complaining word.  But now her trials and tribulations are over.  She has gone--forever gone!  Neither skill, nor sympathy, not tears, could avert the stroke which has caused wounded hearts to bleed, and opened wide a fountain of tears.  But those who mourn, "mourn not as those without hope," have the comforting assurance that their loss is her unspeakable gain that she died the death of the righteous that her last end--calm and serene, was like that of His. 

 

Samuel Armstrong

Bainbridge Republican, October 13, 1882

Samuel Armstrong, for many years a resident of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in this village, on Friday last.  Mr Armstrong had not been well for the past year, but it was only for a few weeks past that he has been considered dangerously ill.  He was 71 years of age, and appeared very well preserved, looking hardly sixty.  The remains were interred in the Presbyterian cemetery on Sunday last.

 

Ralph Strong

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 25, 1946

Struck on the head by the limb of a falling tree while helping on a lumber operation at his father's farm, R.D.1, Franklin, Thursday, April 18, Ralph Strong, 29, is in a condition described as "critical" at Smith Hospital in Walton.  Dr. R.V. Shatken, of Walton, Mr. Strong's physician, had not determined the exact extent of his injuries when last heard from.  Mr. Strong, Fenton Groat and Frank DePietro, the latter two of Walton-Franklin road, were sawing logs with a chain saw on the Strong farm which is located five miles from Franklin.  As the tree fell Mr Strong either misjudged the height of the tree or was unable to get from under it fast enough.  His fellow workmen removed him to the house and a physician was called.  The limb struck him full upon the head with terrific impact, rending a large hole in the hat he was wearing.  Serious complications are feared.  Mr. Strong is unmarried, and has two sisters, Mrs. Walter Pomeroy, of Walton, and Mrs. Vanley Blackman, of East Brook, Walton.  He works with his father on the home farm.

 

Sidney Enterprise, April 25, 1946

Mrs. Melvin Dewey, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Budine and Frederick Underwood attended the funeral of Ralph Strong at Clark Funeral Home at Walton.  Mr. [Strong] was seriously injured last Thursday as he with others were cutting trees with a chain saw.  In falling a free a limb hit him on the head and he died later in the day in the Smith Hospital at Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  he is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Strong of Merrickville and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Pomeroy and Mrs. Blackman both of Walton.  Much sympathy is extended to the family from all who knew them here.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 7, 1892

HOYT:  At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. C. F. Pease, January 1, 1892, Rev. Willard M. Hoyt, aged 79 years.

 

MINER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sunday, January 3, 1892, Melissa H., wife of Paul R Miner and mother of Mrs. A.J. Beebe, aged 76 years.

 

COLTON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday, January 2, 1892, Benjamin Colton, aged 44 years, formerly of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BURDICK:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co.., NY], Friday, January 1, 1892, Mrs. J.H. Burdick, aged 64 years, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

VAIL:  In Danbury, Ct., December 30, 1891, Mrs. Betsy Vail, aged 79 years, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]

 

RUSSELL:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], January 1, 1892, Harriet, wife of P.L. Russell, aged 66 years and 9 months.

 

IVES:  Near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], December 26, 1891, Mr. Samuel Ives, aged 76 years.

 

ROGERS:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], December 25, 1891, Adeline S., wife of Sluman Rogers.

 

MOORE:  In LeRaysville, Pa., December 26, 1891, Palmer C. Moore, formerly of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

CLARK:  In Iowa, December 17, 1891, Lucy E., wife of Jasper Clark, aged 54 years formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SABIN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], December 27, 1891, Mrs. Lucinda Sabin, aged 78 years.

 

TAINTOR:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], December 30, 1891, Mrs. Sylvia S. Taintor, aged 78 years.

 

WILLOUGHBY:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], December 29, 1891, Charlotte, widow of David P. Willoughby, aged 93 years and 23 days.

 

BAILEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 2, 1892, Robert Bailey, aged about 70 years.

 

DANIELS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], January 1, 1892, Mary, widow of Cornelius Daniels, aged about 70 years.

 

DARBY:  At his home in Cameron, Mo., December 28, 1891, Edwin Darby, after a brief illness of pneumonia, at the age of 71 years.

 

CHAPEL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], December 27, 1891, Marcia  M. Chapel, aged 78 years and 8 days, Burial Tuesday, at Pooleville.

 

BEYANT:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], December 29, 1891, Mrs. Mary W. Bryant, aged 69 years, 8 months and 5 days.

 

PIERCE:  In this village  [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], January 5, 1892, Mrs. Sarah E. Pierce, aged 81 years.

Obituaries (September 22)

Elizabeth J. (Bosworth) Wilcox

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1904

 

 

Elizabeth J. (Bosworth) Wilcox

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Saturday evening last, at the family residence on Rexford street, after an illness of less than 24 hours, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wilcox died, aged 80 years.  She had been in her usual good health until a few hours before her death, the announcement of which was a sad shock to her many relatives and acquaintances.  Mrs. Wilcox was born in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], July 27, 1823, the daughter of Timothy and Betsey Bosworth.  In 1841 she married Henry C. Wilcox, of this village, and for a number of years they resided in Painted Post, N.Y.  They returned to Norwich in 1857 and had since made their home here.  Mr. Wilcox died August 14, 1897.  For many years Mrs. Wilcox had been a respected member of the Broad Street M.E. Church and throughout her long life she was greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends to whom she had endeared herself by her amiable and generous disposition.  During the last three years of her life she had been cared for by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Anna Wilcox.  Mrs. Wilcox is survived by one son, John Wilcox, and by one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Nichols, both residing in this village.  Her funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Amelia Wetmore

Oxford Review, November 10, 1911

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral services of the late Mrs. Amelia Wetmore, who died at her home on South Main street, Monday, Oct. 30, in the 86th year of her age, were held from the house on the following Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J.S. Crompton of Binghamton, a former pastor of the M.E. church in this village being in charge, assisted by the Rev. Luther Weller, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal church.  Mrs. Wetmore was a lady held in high esteem in this village and will be greatly missed by all who had come to know her, for to know her was to love her.  Especially will she be missed by the only daughter, Mrs. Angelia Winsor, who had always remained at home with her mother, and during the past few years when the mother's health has been failing has been the constant companion and nurse.  However, we rejoice that the mother has now reached home, and will there be free from all pain and care, and where with the husband who preceded her twelve years ago, is awaiting the coming of their only child.

Beautiful toiler, thy work is done,

Beautiful soul into glory gone,

Beautiful life with its crown now won,

God giveth thee rest.

Burial was made in the family plot in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], by the side of husband and son-in-law who went on before.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, August 10, 1899

VAN HORN:  At the residence of her sister, Mrs. Lucy Brooks August 7, 1899, Mrs. Julia A. Van Horn, widow of the late Alunbert N. Van Horn, aged 47 years.

 

SLATER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], August 2, 1899, Ruth C., infant daughter of Eugene H. and Ida M. Slater, aged 1 year. 

 

DOLAN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], August 2, 1899, Miss Kate Dolan, aged 63 years.

 

BUTTON:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], July 26, 1899, Theodore Button, aged 33 years.

 

WETMORE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], August 2, 1899, James K. Wetmore, aged 79 years.

 

BARSTOW:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 26, 1899, Mrs. Sally Barstow, aged 72 years.

 

COLGROVE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], July 29, 1899, Mrs. Nancy Colgrove, aged 68 years.

 

BURT:  In Willet [Cortland Co., NY], July 29, 1899, Isabel Jenks, wife of Charles D. Burt, aged 39 years.

 

LeSURE:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], July 27, 1899, Caroline, wife of Herbert LeSure, aged 26 years.