Post Listing February 22-28, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of February 22 - 28, 2016

Marriages

Posted February 24, 2016

Moses Dimorier - Miss Mitchel (1886)

Mr. W.M. Potter - Eva Huparian (1886)

Clara B. Hollis - James T. Hollis (1886) abandonment

Edwin P. Bradbury - Vira Norris (1907)

 

Obituaries

Posted February 22, 2016

Emily R. (Eldred) Green (Norwich, 1909)

Mrs. Lynn Geer (Preston, 1907)

Sally P. (Yale) Bentley (Guilford, 1886)

Charles Packer (Norwich, 1907)

Erwin A. Hyde (Norwich, 1907)

Posted February 23, 2016
John L. Brooks (McDonough, 1909)
L.H. Tyrrell (Harpersville, 1886)
Joseph Lonergan (Sidney Plains, 1886)
Elizabeth A. Andrews (Binghamton, Norwich, 1886)
Louisa M. Marion (Norwich, 1907
Ann Vernette Meade (Greene, 1886)

Posted February 24, 2016
Lucy A. (Grant) Winsor (Norwich, 1909)
Morgan Titus (Norwich, 1907)
Dr. W.H. Dwight (Kansas, Norwich, 1907)
George Mangold (Coventry, 1907)
Frank G. Williams (Norwich, 1907)

Posted February 25, 2016
Russell Aplin Young (Norwich, 1909)
Mary Hoffman (Norwich, 1907)
Melissa A. Carpenter (McDonough, 1907)
Whitman R. Mowry (Oxford, 1907)
Lydia Darling Moore (McDonough, 1907)

Posted February 26, 2016
Pardon Sherdon Brown (Norwich, Plymouth, 1909)
Harvey D. Montgomery (Hobart, Auburn, 1907)
Mary Reynolds Paul (Smyrna, 1907)
Death Notices - 1898
     David Low (Greene)
     Michael O'Leary (Greene)
     Levi Haynes (Norwich)
     Rev. Best (Coventry)
     Sarah L. Millard (Norwich)
     Mrs. John Treadway (Bainbridge)
     Moses Cummings (East McDonough)
     Perry A. Tillotson (Binghamton, Greene)
     Jacob Van Woert (Afton)
     Cindia M. Darling (Norwich)
     Alice Hackett Beardsley (Cicero)

Posted February 27, 2016
Orlando Rnadall (Norwich, Moss Point, Miss., 1910)
Daniel Atwood Hyde (Afton, 1915)
Harriet Hyde Carr (Afton, 1913)
William E. Hyde (Afton, Troy, 1914)
Frederick Landers (Wellsbridge, 1906)
John landers (Mayworth, WY 1917)
Alvira Landers lyon (Afton, 1926)

Posted February 28, 2016
Hiram W. Derby (Carbondale, 1893)
Sarah Maria Derby Peters (Lancaster, 1950)
Nelson Carlos Newton (Bainbridge, Oswayo PA, 1907)

 

Miscellaneous

Posted February 22, 2016

Early Chenango  History, John C. Wait - 1907

Posted February 23, 2016
BCHS Class Officers, 1855/56

Posted February 25, 2016
Ground breaking ceremonies, Maple Manor Apartments, Bainbridge, NY, 1978

Posted February 26, 2016
W.D. Southworth Retires, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, 1909

Posted February 27, 2016
Stephen Ryan Appointed Special State Inspector of Good Roads, 1909

Posted February 28, 2016
Tragedy of Charles O. Tucker, Murder/Suicide Victim, 1910

Obituaries (February 28)

Hiram W. Derby

Afton Enterprise, December 21, 1893

It is our sad duty, this week, to chronicle the death of Mr. Hiram W. Derby, which occurred at his home in Carbondale Thursday morning last.  Mr. Derby, previous to his removal to Carbondale, had been a resident of Afton [Chenango Co.., NY] for a great many years and was known as a true Christian gentleman.  The following concerning his death, we copy from the Carbondale Herald.  “Hiram W. Derby died Thursday morning at 9 o’clock, at his home at No. 45 Spring street.  Mr. Derby was born in Maryland, Otsego county, N.Y. about fifty-four years ago.  The greater part of his life was spent in Afton, where he conducted a farm.  About ten years ago he started a creamery at that place, and worked so hard in the conduct of his business that he contracted diabetes, from which he never fully recovered.  Last week he contracted la grippe, which, coupled with his former affliction, caused his death.  Since April 12, 1893, he has been a resident of this city, having come here with his family at that time.  He was a familiar figure in The Herald office, as he spent much of his spare time among the printers and reporters.  He was quiet and unassuming in his manner, but, nevertheless, took great interest in the work of the various departments of the newspaper.  Mr. Derby was a true Christian gentleman.  He had a mild disposition and a kind heart, and was dearly loved by those who knew him best.  His life was upright in every particular, and for 35 years he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.  Three children survive him.  Frank, who is foreman of The Herald composing room;  W.C., of Oxford;  and Mrs. S.F. Carpenter, of this city [Carbondale].  His wife is also left to mourn his death.”  The remains were brought to Afton for burial Saturday morning, and the funeral was held from the M.E. church, Rev. A.F. Chaffee, of Wilkes Barre, officiating.  The deceased was an honorary member of Afton Lodge, F.&A.M.  The Enterprise extends its sympathy to the bereaved family.

Sarah Maria Derby Peters

Afton Enterprise, October 12, 1950

Mrs. Sara Derby Peters passed away in Lancaster, N.Y., on Monday October 9th in her 89th year.  She was born in North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] 88 years ago on what is known as the old Chase farm.  She was a retired school teacher.  Her husband, James T. Peters preceded her four years ago on March 26.  Her mother was Emeline Aylesworth.  Her father was Samuel Derby.  She taught school in North Afton a few years and was a member of the North Afton church in her early life.  The funeral will be held at Lancaster on Thursday.

Nelson Carlos Newton

Bainbridge Republican, August 8, 1907

The following account of the death of Nelson C. Newton, formerly a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was taken from the Oswayo Valley Mail, of recent date:  “Again it is our duty to record the taking away of one of our oldest and most respected residents;  this time it being our old friend, Nelson C. Newton, who passed away to the great beyond, at about noon Monday, July 15, 1907.  He had been confined to his bed for the past six months and his death was caused by the infirmities pertaining to old age.  During his long illness he was tenderly cared for by his relatives who did everything in their power to make his last days comfortable for him.  The best of medical aid was also given him, but nothing that could be done was of any avail in prolonging his life.  Nelson C. Newton was born in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], on April 7, 1826, of good old New England stock.  In 1848 he came to Potter county [PA] and settled in the beautiful Oswayo valley where he was engaged in the lumber business in the early days, but the latter part of his life was devoted to farming.  He was married to Miss Clarinda Babbitt in 1865, to whom was born a son, who died in infancy;  his wife has been dead these many years.  He was a most kind and generous man, and one whom all his neighbors held in highest esteem.  He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ira Bixby, of Sharon Centre, Mrs. Manda Hill, of Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Tetitia Easton, of Afton, N.Y.  Also by three brothers, Alonzo Newton, who resided with him on the old farm which joins the borough of Shinglehouse, Lawrence Newton, of Oregon, and Oscar Newton, of Bainbridge, N.Y.  The funeral was held at the home, Rev. I.H. Crooker, of this place, officiating.  The body was laid at rest in the cemetery at Sharon Centre.  [BR, 36:32]

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Charles O Tucker, victim in murder/suicide, 1910

Charles O. Tucker

Former Well-Known North Pharsalia Resident Killed at Seattle

Utica Saturday Globe, January,1910

 

 

Charles O. Tucker

1864 - 1910

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Relatives in town received a message this week from Seattle, Wash., informing them of the death of Charles O. Tucker, a former resident of North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Tucker of that place.  The message gave very little particulars regarding Mr. Tucker's death except that he was shot and killed.  Deceased was 45 years of age and was born in North Pharsalia and went west about 20 years ago.  He was a successful business man and had been engaged in various business enterprises during his residence in the west and for the past few years had conducted a furniture store in Seattle.  His wife, whom he married there, died about a year ago leaving one daughter, Celestine.  He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Tucker; two brothers, George, of North Pharsalia, and Hubert, of Norwich, and a sister, Mrs. Phoebe E. Newton, also of this village.

 

Bullet Avenges Woman's Wrongs

Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Washington), January 25, 1910

 

Seattle Wash., Jan. 25:  The bodies of Charles O. Tucker, proprietor of the Northwest Furniture co., and a young woman named Bunkleman were found in a room in the McLeod hotel yesterday with conclusive evidence that the woman had killed Tucker and than herself. Tucker was shot through the heart, Miss Bunkleman through the brain.

 

The couple had not been seen since they went to the room Friday night.  At 10:30 o'clock that night two shots were heard in the hotel, but no investigation was made.

 

Tucker came into disagreeable notoriety last October at the time of the death of Lorraine LeMoine, a Frenchwoman who, according to stories printed here, lived with Tucker for years and was discarded by him after he had obtained from her a fortune which she had inherited.  Tucker made no denial of the stories, contenting himself with saying that the woman had no legal claim on him, as he had not married her and further, that their 8-year-old child had no legal claim on him.

 

Miss Bunkleman was 25 years old and handsome.  Her parents live in the southwestern part of the city. She had been seen much in Tucker's company during the past two years.  Evidently she had gone to Tucker's room prepared to kill him.  She had not removed her hat or street garments, except that she had taken off the glove of her right hand, which held a small pistol.  The woman had fired three times, the first shot at Tucker missing him. The bodies lay on the floor where they had fallen.

 

Tucker came to Seattle from St Louis with Lorraine Le Moin more than ten years ago. According to the story she told her attorney she belonged to an old St. Louis family and was a niece of Mrs. Philip Rohan and Mr. John Rohan, wealthy and prominent there.  On the death of her parents, she said, she became a ward of General William T. Sherman, and after his death she went to live with an aunt and was placed in a Catholic school in St. Louis. While at school she became infatuated with Tucker and went to live with him. She gave him, she said, $20,000 which she had inherited, and with this money he founded a dairy when they came to Seattle.  He prospered in business, but treated the woman cruelly, she said, and four years ago she sued him for a divorce. Tucker's defense was that they had never been married.  He made some sort of settlement with her.  She went out to work at the most menial tasks, developed an appetite for liquor, and died of alcoholism October 17 in a squalid lodging house where, clad in rags, she had begged shelter, saying she was dying. She cared for her child to the last. Tucker was about 42 years old and his fortune is estimated at $80,000.  He conducted a large furniture store, and has been successful in all business affairs.

Seattle Daily Times, January 24, 1910

Charles O. Tucker, proprietor of the Northwest Furniture Company of 2321 First Avenue, despoiler of the name and fortune of Lorraine Le Moin a pretty French heiress who died of alcoholism last October because he had thrown her aside and disowned their 8-year-old child, met retribution last Friday night, when he was shot through the heart by Miss Bunkleman, of Southeast Seattle.  The girl then turned the weapon on herself and sent a bullet into her brain.

The dead bodies of Tucker and Miss Bunkleman were found at the McLeod Hotel, 2225 First Avenue at 1 o'clock this afternoon.  Evidences of the time of the tragedy were furnished by the testimony of Mrs. Mary Doyle, proprietor of the hotel, and several boarders, who had heard the shots at 10:30 Friday night. At that time the electric lights also went out in the house and it was thought that these reports were due to the blowing out of the plugs.

Deputy Coroner William Borthwick was the first on the scene after the discovery.  With the assistance of City Detectives Hudson C. Adams and Frank Clark he made an investigation and discovered that the woman had fired one bullet into the heart of Tucker, but that the other must have missed its mark. The third shot was reserved for her own undoing.

Under the form of the fallen man, who had broken a floor jar in his descent, was found a $10 gold piece.  The police are inclined to the belief that this piece of money may have been the immediate cause of the falling out which terminated so tragically.  Other evidence shows that it was the end of an infatuation the girl had for Tucker for more than two years.

That she was prepared for the deed if her demand, whatever it was, was not complied with by Tucker, is further evidenced by the fact that she had not removed her hat and was attired in a street costume.  She had removed the glove of her right hand, the one with which she used the gun, a cheap 32-caliber affair.

The discovery of the tragedy was brought about through the search of two employees of Tucker's who were at a loss to explain his absence from his store since last Friday. They had at first believed he was at Irondale, but when this was disproved this morning, they went to his hotel quarters at the McLeod and there unfolded the story of Tucker's death and that of the girl.

The girl's given name was not known to either of the young men or to the proprietor of the hotel, and the only information they could give the officers was that she was a resident of Southeast Seattle.  On the dresser of the room was found the photograph of Miss Bunkleman and also a photograph of Celestine Marie Le Moin, the child of Tucker's union with Lorraine Le Moin, the woman who was driven to drink and a drunkard's grave by the man's cruelty.

The coroner and the police are looking for the motive of the tragedy.  While at first glance there appears to have been a trivial quarrel, yet the authorities feel that there was trouble between the pair for some time, the fact that the girl armed herself leading the police to believe that she was awaiting a favorable opportunity to take Tucker's life and her own.

Miss Bunkleman was about 25 years of age, and was a tall brunette of pronounced beauty.

Seattle Daily Times, January 31, 1910

Funeral services for Elvira M. Bunkelman were held at Butterworth & Sons chapel at 10 o'clock this morning.  Interment was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  Charles O. Tucker whom Miss Bunkelman is claimed to have shot and killed before ending her own life the night of Friday, January 21, at the McLeod Hotel on First Avenue, was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery last Friday.  Tucker was proprietor and manager of the Northwest Furniture Company.

 

Strong Words by Judge in Tucker Case

Seattle Daily Times, February 14, 1910

"A lot of ghouls and vultures around the dead body of a worthless father." is the manner in which Judge R.H. Lindsay, today in the superior court referred to the various litigants in the matter of the administration of the estate of Charles O. Tucker, a furniture dealer, who, some weeks ago met his death at the hands of Elvira Bunkelman.

"Since this man was killed," continued judge Lindsay, "my desk has been littered with correspondence from people in the Eastern States and from some who live in Seattle, all of whom want to do something for Celestine Le Moine, the unfortunate little child of Tucker's.  I am disgusted, that is the only word I can use in reference to the whole affair.  When poor little Celestine hadn't a cent to her name , nobody would do anything for her and she was an object of charity, but now that there are a few dollars in sight, they all want to do something for her."  Judge Lindsay then called Celestine into his private chambers, and on returning to the bench announced that he would hear all of the partitions relative to the case at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon.

As the case stands at present, there are two petitioners for appointment as guardians of little Celestine and two petitioners for appointment as administrators of the estate.  James E. McGraw, who claims to have been attorney for Lorraine Le Moine, the mother of Celestine, is an applicant for guardianship, and it was stated in court this morning that Father J.E. O'Brien, of the Chruch of the Sacred Heart, also is as applicant for guardianship.  William Voight, one of the creditors of the estate, seeks to be appointed administrator, and also J.C. Norton, president of the University State Bank, who represents creditors, and also Abner and Laura Tucker, the parents of Charles O. Tucker have been mentioned as prospective administrators.

Stephen Ryan, Norwich, NY, Political Appointment 1909

Stephen Ryan of Norwich, Chenango Co., NY

Appointed Special State Inspector of Good Roads

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1909

 

Stephen Ryan

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  As a reward for his loyalty to Mr. Hearst during the recent State campaign, Stephen Ryan, of Norwich, has been appointed special road inspector in the State engineer and surveyor's department, under its new chief, Francis W. Skene.  The position pays $9 a day and all expenses.  It was formerly held by Frank D. Lyon, of Broome county.  In his official capacity Mr. Ryan will have charge of the inspection of good roads throughout the State and of roads in all townships worked under the money system.  He will be assisted by a corps of employees known as good road inspectors. These inspectors are under civil service and cannot be removed except for cause.

 

Mr. Ryan's political star has risen rather rapidly during the last few months.  He was one of the first Chenango county Democrats to "come out" for Hearst, and his influence was largely responsible for Chenango county sending  a Hearst delegation to the Buffalo convention.  Mr. Ryan was made State committeeman from his district, succeeding the late Elliot Danforth.  He took a prominent part in the campaign, being stationed in New York city as chairman of the Committee on Organization of his party. After election he was named a member of the committee chosen by State Chairman Connors to investigate the charges against State Committeeman McCarren, of Brooklyn.  His appointment to an important State office follows as a natural sequence.  His name figures with almost daily prominence in the political columns of the New York and Buffalo papers, and there is little doubt that he has a bright political future before him should the Democratic party remain in power. 

 

Previous to coming to Norwich to live Mr. Ryan was a prominent citizen of South Otselic, which town owes much of its present prosperity to his foresight and vigorous effort.  He was postmaster of South Otselic during President Cleveland's second term and for three years under President McKinley.

 

Mr. Ryan is a member of the Norwich Club, Chenango County Society of New York; the Elks, commander of S.R. Per Lee Camp, Sons of Veterans; on the staff of State Commander Naples, of the S. of V., and was for five years State deputy grand master of the A.O.U.W.

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Obituary

DeRuyter Gleaner, January 12, 1928

 

 

Stephen Ryan

1861 - 1927

(Photo from Binghamton Press, January 6, 1928)

 

Stephen Ryan, widely known in Democratic politics and for years the leader of his party in Chenango county, died at Crouse-Irving hospital, Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], Jan. 5th, following a stroke of paralysis.  He was 68 years of age.  The deceased was born in Homer [Cortland Co., NY] and for years the family resided at South Otselic where Mr. Ryan was engaged in the clothing business.  He was also postmaster at South Otselic.  In 1909 with his family he moved to Norwich and for a time was engaged in the insurance business.  He was chairman of the Democratic county committee for many years.  Mr. Ryan held appointments in the state highway department and various other jobs at Albany and elsewhere.  In 1918 the family moved to Syracuse.  At about that time he was connected with the revenue department in Washington, and in the customs house in New York city.  In recent years he had been engaged in income tax work, having had charge of this work for a prominent Syracuse law firm, and still later engaged in the work alone. For the past two or three years he had not been especially active, due to the fact that he was not enjoying good health.  Mr. Ryan is survived by his wife and the following sons and daughters, Miss Cassie and Miss Grace Ryan of Syracuse, Mrs. Clarence Gaines of Sherburne, Clair Ryan of Syracuse, Marion Ryan of New York, Harold Ryan of Norwich and Stephen Ryan Jr., of Syracuse, also a  brother, Patrick Ryan and a sister, Mrs. Hyde of Syracuse.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday and the body taken to Norwich for interment in St. Paul's cemetery. The Rev. Francis May of St. Paul's church assisted at the grave.

 

Obituaries (February 28)

Orlando Randall

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1910

 

Orlando Randall

1831 - 1910

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Orlando Randall, who died at his home in Moss Point, Miss. on Thursday of last week, was for several years a leading merchant in Norwich, coming here a young man from his native town of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] where he was born March 9, 1831.  His parents were Benjamin and Lavica Randall, pioneer settlers in that section, having migrated form Connecticut.  While a resident of Norwich Mr. Randall engaged in the retail shoe business and later retailed groceries and crockery with the late George Mitchell as a partner and afterward with Silas Brooks, deceased, in the stand now occupied by the Parsons 10-cent store on South Broad street.  In 1874, on account of failing health, Mr. Randall decided to seek a milder climate and after spending some time in the south settled at Moss Point, Miss., where he became prominently interested in various business enterprises and for several terms was supervisor of his ward.  Deceased was twice married.  His first wife whose maiden name was Martin died while he resided in Norwich and in 1868 he married Miss Caroline Miner, of Guilford, who survives him.  He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Hubert L. Brown, of Norwich, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Albert Mercer, of Pasadena, Cal.  An only son met death in an automobile accident last summer.  Mr. Randall was a Mason and a communicant of the Baptist Church.  While living in Norwich he was a member of the original Alert Hose Company.  The remains were brought here on Saturday evening and burial made in Mount Hope Cemetery on Monday morning, brief services being conducted at the grave by Rev. Paul Riley Allen.

 

Daniel Atwood Hyde

Oxford Times, November 26, 1915

Daniel Atwood Hyde was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] May 13, 1832 and died at Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY] November 12, 1915.  A feeling of sadness pervaded the whole community when it was said that "Uncle At" Hyde, as he was familiarly known, was dead, for in the time that he had been among us he had endeared himself to all who had the pleasure of making his acquaintance.  Especially was he a favorite among the younger people, for by his genial, bright and social disposition he did not seem old at all, just the years telling the time he had lived.  Mr. Hyde was united in marriage with Viletta Hard October 6, 1865.  She died in 1875 and March 22, 1877 he was married to Angelia Johnston, who died 29 years afterwards.  Mr. Hyde was a carpenter and joiner by trade, one of those who learned their trade and all through the county, especially in the vicinity of Afton, are many buildings that stand a monument to his fine work.  Mr. Hyde was one of the charter members of the F.&A.M. lodge of Afton, and was one who lived up to its highest principles and was always ready to lend a helping hand that would be for the betterment of mankind.  His was a character that stood for all that was honest, upright, and noble, and so as he has passed away we say farewell, but his example will be a stimulus to others to go on and live such a life.  His funeral was held Monday, November 15, 1915, Rev. J.H. Houston officiating.  Burial at Afton being in charge of the Masonic order.  Mr. Hyde is survived by a daughter, Mrs. A.B. Minor of Coventryville, who has very lovingly cared for him in his later life;  a son Romey Hyde of Schnectedy, and one sister, Mrs. Rosina Olendorf of Afton.

 

Harriet Hyde Carr

1850 -1913

Mrs. Harriet Hyde Carr died Wednesday, January 1, 1913, of valvular disease of the heart.  Mrs. Carr had been an invalid for nearly or more than two years.  Some three months since she suffered a slight shock, since which time she was unable to help herself but a little.  Mrs. Carr was a life-long resident of Afton [Chenango County, NY], a daughter of Elijah Hyde.  She was a consistent member of the M.E. Church, quiet and unassuming with many warm friends.  She was 62 years of age, and is survived by three sons, Walter, of Nineveh Junction, Harry, of Afton, and Ralph, of Binghamton;  four daughters, Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. George Grace, of Binghamton, Mrs. R. Clay Wilcox, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Fred Chamberlain of Afton, with whom she was living, and one brother, W.E. Hyde.  Funeral was held Friday from her late home, Rev. D.L. Meeker officiating and burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Donald Sweet news clipping collection]

 

William E. Hyde

Oxford Times, October 28, 1914

Former resident of Afton dies at Troy [Rensselear Co., NY] Last Wednesday:  William E. Hyde, father of Mrs. J.S. Childs, of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], died at the New Samaritan Hospital in Troy, Wednesday, October 21 following an operation for gall stones, which was performed the day previous.  Mr. Hyde was born at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], June 11, 1843, and was the son of Elijah and Harriet Chase Hyde.  In the early sixties he attended Oxford Academy and completed his education here.  In 1869 he married Ella Landers, who died in 1908.  Up to the time of his wife's death he lived in the vicinity or in the village of Afton.  He had been a devout and zealous member of the Methodist church from his youth.  He had been in poor health for many years and frequently visited his daughter in this village.  He is survived by one son, Arthur W. Hyde, of Troy, and one daughter, Mrs. Childs, one step-brother, Atwood Hyde, of Coventry and one step-sister, Mrs. Rosina Olendorf, of Afton.  The funeral was held at Afton, Saturday, Rev. Bronson, of the Methodist church officiating.  Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery, Afton, beside his wife. 

 

Frederick Landers

Bainbridge Republican, March 29, 1906

Willkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]:  Word was received here, last week, of the death, near Wellsbridge [Otsego Co., NY], of Frederick Landers, a former respected citizen of this place, whose funeral occurred at that place on Thursday of last week.  Mr. Landers was an honest upright christian gentleman and a veteran of the Civil war.  He leaves a son and daughter.  His age was 79 years.

 

John Landers

Bainbridge Republican, June 7, 1917

John Landers of Mayworth, Wyo., who has been a frequent visitor here [Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co., NY], was recently found dead in a hotel in that state from asphyxiation from gas.  He was 83 or 84 years of age.  His remains were sent on to California and were there deposited by the side of his wife Augusta Easton Landers who died a few years ago.  Their only daughter Florence Eychnor and family reside in San Diego, California. 

 

Alvira Landers Lyon

Oxford Review-Times, November 19, 1926

Mrs. Alvira Landers Lyon, widow of the late Charles L. Lyon, died at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Monday, November 15, aged 91 years.  Mrs. Lyon was the daughter of John and Dotha Bissel Landers and was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] October 23, 1835.  Her marriage with Mr. Lyon occurred in 1857.  Mrs. Lyon was a very attractive woman and had a great many sincere friends.  She is survived by three children, Frank Lyon of Oneonta;  Mrs. Ray Parker and Mrs. K.E. Shapley, both of Oxford.  The funeral was held at her home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. B. A. Gates.  Burial was made at West Bainbridge.

 

 

 

 

William DeVaughn Southworth, Norwich, NY, retires, 1909

William DeVaughn Southworth

Utica Saturday Globe,  January 1909

 

 

William DeVaughn Southworth

1872 - 1948

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  For 15 years W. DeVaughn Southworth, who has just retired from the retail shoe business, has been numbered among the successful  merchants of Norwich.  He embarked in the shoe business alone between seven and eight years ago prior to which for eight years he was associated with his father, J.S. Southworth, in a department store.  His business relations have always been such as to win the continued confidence and respect of all with whom he had dealings.

 

Mr. Southworth was born in Edmeston, Otsego county, March 8, 187[2], and has spent just half of his life in Norwich.  At the age of 19 he was elected a steward in the Broad Street M.E. Church and has since been actively identified with the spiritual and financial work of that society.  For the past seven years he has served as superintendent of the Sunday school.  The growth of the school has been constant, its records now showing between 500 and 600 members.  He is married, has a happy home in Norwich.  His plans for the future are undecided further than that he will spend the winter in the south in an effort to regain his health.  It is hoped he may return to Norwich to reside and resume the activities of life along some new line if he should so choose.

 

Marriage

Southworth - Wetherby

The Scranton Republican, November 28, 1896

Mr. W. DeVaughn Southworth of Norwich, N.Y., and Miss Harriet Wetherby were married at the home of the bride's parents, Green Grove, Pa., by the Rev. J.S. Southworth, father of the groom, November 25, 1896, at 8 o'clock p.m.  It was one of the prettiest home weddings ever solemnized at Green Grove.  The bridal party consisting of the bride and groom attended by Miss Helen Baker and Mr. I.W. Bradshaw, led by little Jane Brennan as flower girl entered to the music of Prof. Willis Leonard in Mendelssohn's wedding march.  The bride was attired in cream silk trimmed with lace and pearls and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums.  The bridesmaid wore Nile green organdie and carried pink chrysanthemums, while little Jane was attired in white China silk and carried a basket of pink and white carnations and smilax.  The ceremony as performed beneath a beautiful arch of evergreen in a corner of the parlor.  The father of the groom then performed the ring ceremony of the Methodist Episcopal church in an impressive manner.  Prayer was offered by the Rev. R.W. Lowry, A.M., of Edmeston, N.Y.  Before introducing the company Rev. Mr. Southworth addressed the contracting parties in a few well chosen remarks. After congratulations the company was seated to partake of the wedding feast.  The ushers, Messrs. Willis Leonard, Ralph Newton, Bert Wheeler and Robert Baker, served the company, for which service and in token of good will each wore a horse-shoe pin of solid gold, presented by the groom.  The high appreciation and esteem in which the bride and groom were held was shown by the many beautiful and valuable gifts presented.  Among the most valuable was $100 in gold from the groom's father.  At 11 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Southworth left for Scranton amid a shower of rice, good wishes and old shoes.  Now one of the best girls of this little village has gone to adorn another home.  Concerning Mr. Southworth, the editor of the Edmeston local comments as follows:  "Mr. Southworth is the most popular young merchant of Norwich, and one of the brightest young men who ever claimed Edmeston as the place of his nativity."  About eighty guests were present.

 

Obituary

Binghamton Press, April 26, 1948

William Devaughn Southworth, 76, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] died Saturday morning at the Binghamton City Hospital, after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife, Harriet (Wetherby) Southworth of Greene; a brother, Jay L. of Washington, D.C.  He was former secretary of the Security Mutual Fire insurance Co., of Delhi; former president of Shiloh Brick and Lumber Co. at Shiloh, N.C.  He represented Oneonta, Newburgh and Binghamton Districts at the General Wyoming Methodist Conference three times from 1916 to 1932.  He was a member of Kiwanis Club of Delhi and served as its second president in 1923; the Masonic Lodge, Knights Templar, and shrine of Delhi.  The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home in Greene, where Masonic services will be held today at 8 p.m.  [Buried Union Cemetery, Edmeston, Otsego Co., NY]

 

 



Obituaries (February 26)

Pardon Sherdon Brown

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1909

 

 

Pardon Sherdon Brown

1829 - 1909

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Pardon Sherdon Brown, who died at his home on Cortland street Sunday morning, aged 79, was a son of Pardon and Maximilla Brown of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], where he was born June 8, 1829.  At the age of 25 he united with the Plymouth Methodist Church, continuing in his membership down to the day of his death.  In 1870 he was united in marriage with Miss May C. Sternberg, who died November 12, 1833.  Three years later he married Miss Martha Shattuck, of Norwich, who died in February, 1897.  About five years after his second marriage Mr. Brown moved form his farm in Plymouth to the home on Cortland street, where he died, and from which the funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, Rev. H.L Ellsworth officiating.  The burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Always of a kind and unusually cheerful disposition, he will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends.  The only near relative who survives him is a sister, Mrs. Abigail G. Sternberg, who made her home with him.  Numerous nieces and nephews mourn his loss.  He was one of the substantial citizens of his period, respected and looked up to by all, and a true Christian gentleman.

Harvey D. Montgomery

Chenango Union, May 9, 1907

Harvey D. Montgomery of Hobart, Delaware county, who was serving a life sentence in Auburn prison for the murder of his second wife, died in the prison hospital Sunday night, aged 65 years.  Montgomery shot his wife to get her property, March 30, 1901.  On trial he was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be electrocuted, but got a new trial and was convicted of murder in the second degree and sent to prison for life.

Mary Reynolds Paul

Chenango Union, May 9, 1907

Mrs. Mary Reynolds Paul died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Cook, Tuesday morning at three o'clock.  She was about eighty-five years old and had been in failing health for some time.  Funeral Thursday from the M.E. church at one o'clock, burial in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lura Smith of Oxford, one brother William Brown of Sherburne, three sons, Alfred, Lorenzo and Charley and one daughter, Mrs. Cook, with whom she was staying at the time of her death.

Death Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 5, 1898

LOW:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 27, 1898, David Low, aged 82 years.

O'LEARY:  In Rome, N.Y., April 25, 1898, Michael O'Leary of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 51 years.  Funeral at St. Joseph's church and burial in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 23.

HAYNES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 23, 1898, Levi Haynes, aged 73 years.

BEST:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 16, 1898, Rev. Best, aged 73 years.

MILLARD:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 29, 1898, Mrs. Sarah L. Millard, aged 82 years.

TREADWAY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 27, 1898, Mrs. John Treadway, aged 70 years, mother of Mrs. John C. Stoughton, formerly of this village.

CUMMINGS:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 27, 1898, Moses Cummings, aged 80 years.

TILLOTSON:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], April 26, 1898, Perry A. Tillotson, aged 42 years, formerly of this village [Greene, NY].

VAN WOERT:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 23, 1898, Jacob Van Woert, aged 80 years.

DARLING:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 20, 1898, Miss Cindia M. Darling.  interment in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

BEARDSLEY:  At Cicero, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], April 21, 1898, Alice Hackett [Beardsley], wife of Rev. O.R. Beardsley, aged 54 years.

 

Ground Breaking Ceremonies - Maple Manor Apartments

Bainbridge, Chenango County, NY

June 1978

 

 

Ground Breaking Ceremonies for the new Senior Citizen Rural Housing Project in Bainbridge were held last Friday afternoon at the site on South Main Street.  Digging the first shovel of dirt is Mayor Andrew Peterson followed by left to right, Charles Lord and Jack Gorski, National Bank and Trust Co., of Norwich Bank Representatives; Mary Ann Church, chairman of Planning Board who is holding her daughter Janaya; Clarence "Red" Crouch, Town Supervisor; Glenn Barnard, General Contractor; Bob Miller, Broker and Consultant; Ed Ermlich, Developer; Norman Davies, Architect; and John Preton, County Supervisor from Farm Home.  Maple Manor Apartments will be open only to Senior Citizens.  Completion date is set for next Spring [1979]....[Tri-Town News Photo]

 

Obituaries (February 25)

Hon. Russell Aplin Young

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1909

 

 

 Russell Aplin Young

1835 - 1909

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Hon. Russell A. Young died at his home on West Main street Wednesday afternoon after being confined to the house for the past few months.  His health had been failing for two years or more.  Deceased was born in Pittsfield, Otsego county, September 30, 1835, the son of Martin and Mary Young.  He came to Norwich in 1853 and for a time was employed as a carriage maker by Joel J. Bixby, the father of Attorney J.J. Bixby.  He was afterwards employed for a short time as salesman by W.H. Ashcroft in the marble business and then became the western representative of the Smith Granite Company, of Westerly, R.I. having an office in Chicago, but retaining his residence in Norwich.  In 1898 he established the Empire Monument Company of this place which he, in connection with his son-in-law Edward E. Davis, had since conducted.  For nearly 50 years Mr. Young had been an officer in Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Norwich.  For many years he had been a warden and he was also a lay reader of wide reputation in this vicinity and also in Chicago.  In 1873 he was elected member of Assembly from Chenango county and for seven years held the office of highway commissioner of the town of Norwich.  For several years he was secretary of the Chenango County Agricultural Society.  He was educated at the New Berlin Academy.  On September 5, 1850, he married Miss Fannie E. Brown, who, with an only child, Mary L. Davis, survives him.  The funeral was held from the house Friday afternoon, Rev. Luther Weller officiating.  [Buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

 

Mary Hoffman

Chenango Union, May 2, 1907

Mrs. Mary Hoffman, wife of John Hoffman, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.D. Tuttle, Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, April 28, aged 76 years.  Funeral services were held Thursday, Rev. C.H. Hudson, of the Free Methodist church, of which deceased was a member, officiating.  [Buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

 

Melissa A. Carpenter

Chenango Union, May 2, 1907

Mrs. Melissa A. Carpenter, aged 65 years, died at her home in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.  She had been a resident of that village all her life and passed away in the house in which she was born and which had always been her home.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating, and interment was in East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

Whitman R. Mowry

Chenango Union, May 2, 1907

Whitman R. Mowry, residing in the southeastern part of the town, died April 24, aged 64 years.  He was a son of the late Solomon C. Mowry and was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] in 1843.  In 1869 he married Sarah P. Wheeler.  He has been in poor health for years, but his condition has not been considered serious until recently.  [Buried Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, NY]

 

Lydia Darling Moore

Chenango Union, May 2, 1907

Mrs. Lydia Darling Moore, widow of Ira S. Moore, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.R. Gifford, Thursday, April 18, 1907, aged nearly 83 years.  [Buried Moore Cemetery, McDonough, Chenango Co., NY]  Daughter of Thomas and Sarah/Sally (Steere) Darling. 

Marriages (February 24)

Dimorier - Mitchel

Afton Enterprise, April 9, 1886

Moses Dimorier was married to a Miss Mitchel, of North Sanford [Broome Co., NY], on the 23 of March.  Mr. and Mrs. Dimorier are now pleasantly situate din Mrs. McHenrey's house which he rented some time since.  May they live long to enjoy life together, in the wish of ---K.N. Pepper

 

Potter - Huparian

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1886

Mr. W.M. Potter, of the Windsor hotel, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], was married on Monday evening of last week, to Miss Eva Huparian, of Susquehanna, Pa., formerly of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].

 

Hollis Vs. Hollis

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1886

Clara B. Hollis, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] has forbidden through the Gazette, all persons to harbor or trust her husband, James T. Hollis, on her account, he having left her bed and board.

 

Bradbury - Norris

Chenango Union, April 25, 1907

The Pasadena, California, News has the following:  "Miss Elizabeth Howard of Santa Barbara recently gave a large and delightful afternoon tea in honor of Miss Norris of Pasadena, at which Miss Norris' engagement to Mr. Edwin P. Bradbury of Santa Barbara was announced. Two hundred invitations were issued for the charming affair.  The friends who shared the happy secret with Miss Norris made a very pretty picture, clad in dainty light gowns in the blossomed perfumed rooms.  Those who assisted at this pretty event were Mrs. Joseph Howard and Mrs. Bradbury."  Miss Vira Norris, referred to in the above, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Norris, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Norris was one of the largest owners, a trustee and treasurer of the Norwich Pharmacal company, but on account of his health was obliged to seek a warmer climate and moved to California, where he died seven years ago.  Mrs. Norris and her daughters have remained at Pasadena.

Obituaries (February 24)

Lucy A. (Grant) Winsor

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1909

 

Lucy A. (Grant) Winsor

1845 - 1909

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Lucy A. [Winsor], wife of Charles Winsor, of this village, died at the home of her brother, Frederick Grant, on South Broad street on Sunday morning, having been ill only since the previous Thursday with an acute attack of pneumonia.  Mrs. Winsor had been a lifelong resident of Norwich. She was the daughter of Francis and Lydia Grant and the oldest of five children, having been born March 15, 1845.  In September 1870, she married Charles W. Winsor, who survives her, together with one son, Merton Winsor, of this village, three sisters, Mrs. Ophelia Crowell and Mrs. F.D. McNitt, of Norwich; Mrs. O.A. Bishop, of Superior, Mich., and one brother, Frederick Grant, of Norwich.  Her long and exemplary residence in the community won for her a host of warm friends who were deeply saddened by her death.  She was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church, the pastor of which, Rev. Ira W. Bingham, officiated at her funeral on Tuesday afternoon.

 

Morgan Titus

Chenango Union, April 25, 1907

Morgan Titus, one of the oldest residents of this place, died at his home in this place Sunday afternoon, aged 87 years.  Funeral will be held from his late home Thursday afternoon.  Rev. Dr. Ray of Norwich, will officiate.  Burial in Riverview cemetery, [North Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Dr. W.H. Dwight

Chenango Union, April 25, 1907

Dr. W.H. Dwight, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and a nephew of the late Dr. Thomas Dwight, of Preston, died at -?- Kansas, April 4, 1907.  He is survived by his widow who was a daughter of the late Dell Graves, of Norwich.

 

George Mangold, 1835 - 1907

Chenango Union, April 25, 1907

George Mangold, an old and respected resident of the town, who had been in poor health for some time died last Thursday evening.  Funeral services were held at his late home on Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Mr. Merriam officiating.  [Buried in Coventry, Chenango County, NY]

 

Frank G. Williams

Chenango Union, April 25, 1907

Frank G. Williams, son of Frank H . Williams, died at the home of his father, Grove avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday, aged 32 years.  He was born in this village and has spent all of his life here.  He formerly conducted the Brunswick hotel barber shop, but failing health compelled  him to abandon inside work and he had recently purchased a farm at Guilford Center which he expected to occupy.  He was married in 1895 to Crystie Snow, of Norwich, who, with four sons, survive.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Revs. Castin, of Norwich, Purcell, of Oxford and Kilroe, of New York, officiating.  Norwich Council, K. of C. of which deceased was a member, has adopted the following memorial:

Frank G. Williams

April 12, 1875 - April 21, 1907

After an illness of several months, during which he bore his suffering patiently, Brother Frank G. Williams, passed peacefully away at an early hour Monday morning.  For four years he has been a faithful and consistent member of this council, and sincerely devoted to the welfare of its members. During our acquaintance with him we had learned to admire his rugged honesty and his kind and generous nature.  His death removes from our midst a  member who was faithful to every principle of our honored order.  We sincerely deplore his death in the prime of manhood, at a time when his aid and influence is so greatly needed by his beloved wife and children. To his bereaved family we extend our most profound sympathy in this, their severe affliction, and we trust that the memory of his good life will be a consolation and a guiding star to his good wife and children....John J. Brennan, James C. Ferry, Frank M. Lyon, Committee

BCHS Class Officers & Advisors, 1955/6

Bainbridge Central High School Class Officers & Advisors

1955 - 56 School Year

Echo 1956

 

Senior Class

 

 

Row 1, officers:  Frank Corbin, (treasurer), Nancy Craig (Vice President), Richard Bradshaw (President), Daryl Yaw (Secretary)

Row 2:  Advisors:  Mr. Morse, Mrs. Braccio, Mr. Braccio

 

Junior Class

 



Row 1:  Officers:  Sally Cheesbro (Treasurer), Charles Boyd (President), Ethel Armstrong (Vice President), Stanley Davis (Secretary)
Row 2:  Advisors:  Mrs. Corbin, Mr. Coe, Mrs. Crane

Sophomore Class

 

Row 1:  Advisors:  Mr. Doyle, Mrs. Niles, Mr. Vicary
Row 2:  Officers:  Sonja Streigler (Secretary), Dewitt Niles (President), Minnie Lawrence (Vice President), Peter Ogren (Treasurer)

Freshman Class

Row 1:  Mrs. Doyle (advisor), Eleanor Craig (President), Joan Straka (Secretary), Mr. Arnold (advisor)
Row 2:  Gordon Dolph (Treasurer) Ronald Decker (Vice President)

Obituaries (February 23)

John L. Brooks

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1909

 

John L. Brooks

1820 - 1909

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  John L. Brooks died suddenly on Saturday morning last at the home of Luther Grant in East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], aged  88 years.  Mr. Brooks was born in Unadilla Center [Otsego Co., NY], October 12, 1820, the son of Lawrence and Lydia Lamb Brooks.  His mother died when he was very young and, with his father, he returned to New Hampshire, where they resided until 1833, in which year they came to this section and settled in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], where the remainder of his life was largely passed.  The men of the Brooks family, preceding him, had all been blacksmiths and he naturally took to that trade, following it for 24 years or until 1869, in McDonough.  During that period he for three years owned and successfully conducted the Sanford Fork Works, located in McDonough.  From 1869 to 1881 he was in the general blacksmithing and wagon making business on Mechanic street in this village in company with his son, P.L. Brooks.  In 1882, he moved back to McDonough and engaged in farming which he followed up to the time of his wife's death a little more than a year ago.  Mr. Brooks was twice married, his first wife being Miss Lucy Barrows, of McDonough, whom he married about 1844.  Two sons were born of this union, Percival L. and Maitland E. Brooks, now residents of Norwich.  Mrs. Brooks died in 1876 and in 1877 he married Mrs. Caroline Wiswell, of Norwich.  She died in 1908 and since her death he had made his home with his old friend, Luther Grant preferring the quiet of the country and desiring to spend his remaining days near the old home which he loved better than any other spot, though he frequently visited Norwich to spend a few days with his sons.  Besides his sons, he is survived by one brother, Langdon Brooks, of Smithville, a half-sister, Mrs. Louisa Hand, of Castle Creek, Broome county, and a brother-in-law, S.J. Barrows, who lives in Utica, and is the only surviving member of the family of the first Mrs. Brooks.  Mr. Brooks was one of the best known and leading residents of this section.  he was a sterling Democrat and during his active years had been interested in all clean political and civil affairs.  He became a church member about 50 and had served the Congregational Church at McDonough as deacon for many years.  He was a great reader, keeping posted on the news of the outside world as well as on things near home.  He voted at the last election, being in his 88th year.  He was an indulgent father, a kind husband and a good friend and neighbor.  March 8 services in memory of Mr. Brooks were held at Luther Grant's house at 10 a.m. and at the Congregational Church in McDonough at 11 o'clock, Rev. W.W. Watrous having charge.  The burial was  made in the McDonough Cemetery.

L.H. Tyrrell

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1886

L.H. Tyrrell, a prominent lumberman of Harpersville [Broome Co., NY], died at his residence in that village Monday last.  Mr. Tyrrell belonged to the Masonic order, and Afton lodge, F.&A.M. attended his funeral which was held Wednesday of this week.  Deceased was the father of Mrs. John Carr, of this place.

Joseph Lonergan, 1840 - 1886

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1886

Joseph Lonergan a well known hotel proprietor of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY], died at his home in that place, Monday morning, aged forty-eight years.  He had been in poor health for some time.  [Buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney, NY]

Miss Ann Vernette Meade, 1839-1886

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1886 

Miss A.V. Meade, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home in that place Tuesday afternoon of last week, aged 48 years.  She was connected with the Academy at Greene and had a large circle of friends. [Buried Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, NY]

Elizabeth A. Andrews, May 8, 1821 - Mar. 29, 1886

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1886

Miss Elizabeth A. Andrews, a highly respected lady of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], was instantly killed while crossing the D.L.&W. railroad, Monday morning.  She was on her way to the post office and in order to reach Main street, where she took a street car to ride over to town, she was obliged to cross the Erie and D.L.&W. railway tracks.  After crossing the Erie track, a freight train passed over that road and it is supposed the rumble of that train prevented her from hearing trains approaching the crossing on the D.L.&W. tracks.  As she approached the D.L.& W. tracks from the north, she could not see any train that might come in from the west, owing to several flat cars, piled with lumber and standing on side tracks, that obstructed the railway crossing.  Just as she had stepped around these flat cars and upon the western bound track of the D.L.&W. an express train came rushing along and the train caught her.  She was struck upon her left side and thrown upon the cow catcher, which carried her about two hundred feet, when she rolled off between the tracks.  Chas. A Weed, who was at work where the catastrophe occurred, in company with several others, hastened to the spot where Miss Andrews fell from the guard.  Upon their arrival they found that life was extinct.  Upon examination it was found that the left ankle had been broken, that the skull had been fractured above the right and left temples, and the neck had been broken.  The deceased was 64 years of age, and formerly resided in Norwich this county [Chenango Co., NY].  [Buried Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, NY]

Louisa M. Marion

Chenango Union, April 25, 1907

Monday evening, Louisa M. Marion, died at her home on Hayes street, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  For upwards of a year she has been in ill health, suffering from a severe nervous depression, brought on by over work.  Prevented from taking part in the active business life she had led for the last seventeen years, she became despondent and suffered greatly mentally.  Monday forenoon, she was found unconscious from the effects of Laudanum, which she had evidently drank for the purpose of self destruction.  Physicians were hastily summoned and everything that medical skill and science could suggest was done.  But to no avail. She gradually grew weaker until the end came and the tireless worker was at rest.  Louisa M. Marion was born in the adjoining town of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on June 12, 1856.  She was the oldest daughter of the late Henry P. Marion and his wife Susan A. Riddell.  In 1864, she removed with her parents to this village, where the rest of her life has been spent.  She was educated in our schools, being a particularly bright and accurate scholar.  She received her diploma with the second class graduated by our High school.  After graduating she engaged in teaching for five years, the last four as teacher in Fair street school.  She resigned her place in the schools because of ill health.  In May, 1890, her father, former Supervisor Henry P. Marion, who for many years had been engaged in the meat business in this village, retired by reason of the infirmities of oncoming age.  Miss Marion announced her purpose to continue the business under her own exclusive management.  Such an undertaking by a woman was a new departure and many were doubtful and were free with the opinion that disaster was sure to come to her.  She, however, asked no favors because she was a woman, but only that she be treated as another person in business should be and given the same chance. From the beginning her venture was successful.  Her untiring attention to all its details, her skill in buying and catering to the tastes of her customers, her promptness and ready good nature, her generosity and loyalty to her friends, her strict honesty and square dealing kept all of her father's old customers and brought her many new ones.  For seventeen years she has been at the front in her line of business, and has reaped well [resulting] in substantial rewards.  About two [years ago] she purchased the Hale property on Hayes street and fitted it and occupied it as a home.  Personally, she had a wide acquaintance, was of a free and generous nature, possessed a quick wit and met every one with a ready, unaffected manner, yet ever maintained a certain dignity that compelled respect. The secret of her unceasing success was largely due to this in her nature--she put all her energy into whatever she did.  She is survived by her mother, one sister, Mrs. Hattie M. Dibble and sister-in-law, Mrs. Jessie A. Marion, who has been untiring in her devotion.  Her funeral was attended Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from her late residence on Hayes street, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Burial in the family plot in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].