Marriages (July 21)

Marriage Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, January 4, 1832

In Albany on Thursday, 22d ult by the Rev'd Mr. Kirk, Mr. Anthony Gould of the firm of W.&A Gould & Co. Law Booksellers, to  Miss Martha Jennett Bellows, adopted daughter of Christian H. Shear, esq. all of that city.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ult. by the Rev. Wm. S. Bowdish, Mr. George Parsons to Miss Julia Ann Dickerman.

Antimasonic Telegraph, January 11, 1832

In Pompey, Onondaga co. on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Hollister, Rector of Christ's Church at Manlius, Mr. Joseph G. Farr of New York to Miss Mary Tibbels, daughter of Doctor Tibbels, of the former place.

 

On the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Chamberlin, Mr. John Snow, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lucinda Kindall of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. by the Rev. Wm. S. Bowdish, Mr. Harmon Burlisson, to Miss Julania Sherwood, all of that place.

 

At Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, by the Rev. Lyman S. Rexfrod, Mr. Isaac Ingham, of Paris Green, to Miss Phebe Faulkner, of the former place.

 

At North  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by Elder Adams, Mr. Morris Mead, to Miss Charlotte Cole, all of that place.

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, February 1, 1832

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ultimo, by Samuel Pike, esq. Mr. Wright Lewis, to Miss Betsey Holmes, daughter of Silas Holmes, esq.

 

At North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by Rev. J.S. Swan, Mr. Robert Brisbin, of Damascus [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Gertrude Case, of the former place.

 

 

Obituaries (July 21)

Susan A. Evans

Bainbridge Republican, April 28, 1910

The death of Mrs. Susan A. Evans last Sunday, the 17th inst., removes from this locality one of Sidney's oldest residents, who resided here practically all her life and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends as a worthy and kindly Christian lady. The farm owned by the family for many years is located about one mile at East End for the Corporation and has been willed to the children of the late Dr. Coe, who died in California.  Mrs. Evan's husband, the late Wallace Evans, died in Sidney 24 years ago.  Funeral services were held at the house last Tuesday afternoon, followed by interment in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY] -- Sidney Record

 

The home of Mrs. Evans is entirely broken up as will be seen by the following notice:  An auction sale of goods and chattels of the late Mrs. Susan A. Evans, who died recently, was held at her late residence near Sidney on Saturday last. The sale included a considerable amount of live stock, framing implements, household goods, etc. The sale was made by order of Mr.  H.W. Underhill, agent for the heirs at law of Mrs. Evans.

Garret Lucas, Jr.

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, February 8, 1932

Hydrophobia:  Died At Franklin Furnace [Franklin Co., PA], on the 28th December, of Hydrophobia, Garret Lucas, Jr. in the 16th year of his age, deeply lamented by all his friends and acquaintances.  The deceased was bitten on the hand by a rabid fox on the 30th of October last, the animal was not known at that time to be mad, and no danger being apprehended, the wound was permitted to heal, and he suffered no inconvenience until the 26th ult. when symptoms of Hydrophobia made their appearance.  Medical aid was called in on the 27th, until which time he and his relatives remained insensible of the nature of his disease or the perilousness of his situation.  The disease having already made rapid advances, his case was pronounced hopeless by his physician.  The symptoms continued to increase rapidly and steadily until about 12 o'clock, on the 28th ult. when his system sank under the pressure of mystery, nearly two months after he received the wound.  This is not the only case of Hydrophobia that has occurred in this country, produced by the same cause, viz. a bite of a pet fox, and this is another melancholy proof that ought to be sufficient to convince individuals of the danger and folly of attempting to domesticate these very vicious and entirely useless animals.  It is to be hoped the public will profit by the very lamentable cases that have occurred and make use of every precaution to prevent a possible recurrence of that dreadful and uncontrollable malady that still remains almost complete master of medical skill--Chambersburg (Pa.) Republican

Death Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, January 4, 1832

Died in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Mr. Amos Burlisson, Jr., aged 53 years.

Antimasonic Telegraph, January 11, 1832

Died:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Miss Irene Burlisson, aged 45 years.

Antimasonic Telegraph, January 25, 1832

Died:  in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday evening last, Mrs. Eunice Edmunds, aged 82 years.

Antimasonic Telegraph, February 15, 1832

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, Deacon Joel Hendrick, aged about 65 years.

In the same town, on Thursday night last, Mrs. Harriet Coy, wife of Mr. Ephraim Coy, aged 34 years.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. Mr. Joseph Wait, a Revolutionary Soldier, aged 82 years.

Antimasonic Telegraph, February 29, 1832

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Miss Sally Wetmore, daughter of Maj. Gideon Wetmore, aged about 18 years.

 

Obituaries (July 20)

William Sweet

Sidney Enterprise, April 23, 1931

Funeral services for the late William Sweet, who died at the Bainbridge hospital Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, were held from the Colwell funeral chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in the cemetery at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The Masons had charge of the burial.  Mr. Sweet was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Cyrus and Fayette Sweet in 1857.  He lived alone and neighbors not seeing him about his home for a day or so, investigated and found him Tuesday morning lying across his bed in an unconscious condition, from which he failed to  rally.  He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Adah Teachout of Afton and Mrs. Charles Jacobs of Greene; one grandson, Lewis Pratt of Coventry and by several nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth (Saunders) Tuttle

Afton Enterprise, February 8, 1900

Mrs. Elizabeth Tuttle who has been sick for some time passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, aged 66 years.  She was a daughter of the late John Saunders. She has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Washington Ingersoll, for several years who tenderly cared for her during all her illness. The funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 28th, at the residence of Mr. Ingersoll, Rev. Mr. McIntyre officiating.  The interment was made at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Marie Vernetta (Franklin) Van Horne

Binghamton Press, July 28, 1945

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Mrs. Marie Vernetta Van Horne died at he Sidney Hospital Thursday.  She had been confined to the hospital since May 17 with a broken hip.  She was born at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] May 18, 1865, the daughter of George and Evaline (Greene) Franklin.  She was married to David P. Van Horne at Bainbridge, who died several years ago.  Mrs. Van Horne had resided in Bainbridge for the last three years coming there from Brooklyn, N.Y. She is survived by a son, Egbert Van Horne of Sidney; a son, Eugene P. Van Horne of Brooklyn; a daughter, Evelyn H. Van Horne of New York; one granddaughter, Mrs. P.G. Buker of Sidney and two great granddaughters, Evelyn and Carol Buker of Sidney. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Carr and Landers Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harry Brooks, pastor of the Methodist church, Bainbridge, officiating.  Burial will be in the West Bainbridge cemetery.

James M. Warner

Schenectady Gazette, January 27, 1917

The body of James M. Warner, 57 years, who disappeared from this city Thursday afternoon, was found beside the Delaware and Hudson tracks a mile beyond Duanesburg, by a train crew, about 7 o'clock yesterday morning.  Death appeared to have been due to exhaustion and exposure.  Coroner A.G. Baxter was notified and went to Duanesburg to make an investigation. Warner, who came here from Bainbridge, N.Y., was visiting his nephew, W.H. Williams, of 335 Veeder avenue. Thursday he was downtown to visit a barber and later started for a walk.  It is supposed he became confused and walked until he dropped from exhaustion.  He was a veteran of the Civil war.  The body was taken to undertaking rooms at Delanson and will be shipped to Bainbridge, where the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.

Jesse A. Warner

Schenectady Gazette, June 15, 1918

WARNER:  In this city [Schenectady, NY], on June 11, 1918, Jesse A. [Warner], aged 51 years.  Funeral services will beheld from the chapel of Timeson and Fronk, 134 State street Saturday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock, to which relatives, friends and members of the Machinists' Union No. 204 are invited.  Interment at West Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

Bainbridge Republican, June 20, 1918

The body of Jesse Warner of Schenectady, was brought to Bainbridge, Sunday and interred in West Bainbridge cemetery. Brief services were conducted at the grave by Rev. O.L. Buck.  Mr. Warner was a brother of Mrs. F.B. Payne of Bainbridge and a nephew of the late James A. Warner.

Marriages (July 19)

Marriage Notices

Northern Christian Advocate, December 24, 1856

At the house of Peter Conan, Esq. Sept. 21, 1856, by Rev. R. O. Beebe, Mr. Hezekiah Broad of Bainbridge, Che. Co. N.Y. to Miss Harriet Couse of Masonville, Del. Co., N.Y.

 

Nov. 6, 1856, Mr. Wm. D. Daniels to Miss Hannah M. Baumes both of Masonville, Del. Co. N.Y.

 

Nov. 9th, Mr. Alanson B. Griswold to Miss Clarissa A. Cleveland, both of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]

 

At the parsonage, Nov. 27th, Mr. Porter W. Broad, of Sanford, Broome co., N.Y. to Miss Maria M. Whitman, of Masonville, Del. Co., N.Y.

 

In Millport N.Y Nov. 25, 1856 by Rev. D. Leiseuring, Mr. Charles S. Barber of Iowa City, Iowa to Miss Abbe Botsford of Millport, Chemung Co., N.Y.

 

At Watertown, Wis. Nov. 5th, by Rev. A.B Randall, Dr. Adim Ba..as, of Red Wing, Minnesota, to Miss Ellen Andrews of Watertown, Wis.

 

On the 3d of Sept. at the house of Mr. Leonard Preston in Westford, by Rev. S.M. Stone, Mr. Jacob Van Winble of New Jersey, to Miss Harriet A. Mason, of Westford [Otsego Co., NY].

 

On the 2d of Oct. in South Valley, Mr. Dutton C. Butler to Miss Diana [Packer], daughter of Rev. Mr. Packer, all of South Valley.

 

On the 21st , in Worcester, Mr. Wm. G. Queal to Mrs. Mary A. Judd, both of Worcester.

 

On the 9th of Nov. in Decatur Mr. Samuel Brown to Miss Phebe J. Daily, both of Decatur.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (July 19)

Hannah Gilbert

Norwich Journal, May 19, 1830

Died, on the 5th inst. Mrs. Hannah Gilbert, wife of Deacon Joseph T. Gilbert, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], in the 45th year of her age.  Few have been more useful, more respected and beloved in life than Mrs. Gilbert, and few have behind them more substantial evidence of having entered into the Paradise of God!

 

William Arnold

Northern Christian Advocate, January 6, 1847

Wm. Arnold died in Norwich, Chenango Co. N.Y., Nov. 19, 1846, aged 61 years.  Brother Arnold for 41 years, and by his upright conduct as a citizen and neighbor, had secured, and for many years enjoyed, the high esteem of the community.  For the last four years of his life, he was much afflicted with disease, though he was confined to his house only one week previous to his death.  three years ago the present winter he became experimentally pious, and since that time has added the character of a consistent Christian to the excellences he formerly possessed.  His sufferings were endured without a murmur, and death was met without dread.  That love which casteth out fear, was shed abroad in his heart and assured him of the presence of the great shepherd whose rod and staff support in the valley of the shadow of death. A wife and ten children, all now grown to manhood, are left to lament their loss; they, however, mourn not as those who have no hope.    L.L. Knox

 

Jason H. Robertson

Northern Christian Advocate, January 6, 1847

Jason H. [Robertson], son of late Rev. S. Robertson died in Sandy Creek, Oswego Co., N.Y., of Whooping cough on Dec. 4th, 1816, in the 9th year of his age.  It is hoped the child has gone to join his sainted father, who, with untold millions is celebrating the praises of God in the Heavenly world.    J.L.

 

Cyrus Sweet

Chenango Union, July 17, 1890

Mr. Cyrus Sweet died on Friday last, having been sick but a short time, some heart affection being the cause. there was a large attendance at his funeral, which took place Sabbath afternoon, at his late home.  Rev. Mr. Caldwell conducted the services and his remarks were vey beautiful and interesting.  The burial took place at Union Valley, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, July 26, 1890

SWEET:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], July 12th, Cyrus Sweet, aged 77 years.

 

 

Obituaries (July 18)

Rosman D. Bush

1835 - 1904

Rosman D. Bush, residing at Bush Settlement, town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died June 29th, of rheumatic trouble complicated with heart affection.  His age was about seventy years.  He had been an invalid for about a year.  He was the second son of Samuel Hull Bush, who lived to be over ninety-two years of age.  The father was one of the founders of the M.E. church society in this village.  The deceased son was highly respected.  Of his immediate family only a wife survives.  His funeral was held Friday at noon from his home, Rev. J.S. Crompton assisted by Rev. C.D. Reed officiating.  Burial at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

Ella B. (Fisher) Burton

1865 - 1914

Mrs. Fred Burton died suddenly from heart disease early Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock, after an illness of only one hour.  Mr. and Mrs. Burton resided on a farm on the Guilford Road, two miles from this village.  They had been married 29 years, her maiden name being Ella B. Fisher.  She was born in North Sanford [Broome Co., NY] and lived there until her marriage.  She was 51 years old.  She was a splendid woman devoted to her work on the farm and her home and she assisted in a large measure toward the success which had come to them.  Her pleasant and genial nature made her many friends.  The funeral was held Thursday at 1 o'clock at the home, Rev. Frank James officiating.

 

Fred Burton

Bainbridge Republican, December 4, 1919

The funeral services of Fred Burton were held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 and were in charge of Rev. R.F. Lesh, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, who spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family, relatives and friends who had assembled to pay their last respects.  Mr. Burton was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 11, 1866 and has always resided in this community, occupying various farms until 15 years ago, he purchased the farm on the Guilford road where he has since resided until two months ago, on account of failing health he sold and moved into the Nicholas Friedel house where he passed peacefully away Saturday morning, of Bright's disease.  Mr. Burton was united in marriage to Ella B. Fisher January 19, 1886 and who passed away four years ago.  Two children were born to them.  Mr. Burton's social disposition won for him a large circle of friends.  Esteemed by all, his passing will be missed in the community in which he has lived.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred Sherman of Cooperstown, and one son Leland F., three grandchildren, Walter, Doris, and Ruth Sherman; a sister, Mrs. Frank Richards and a brother, Charles Burton. The burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], beside his wife.

 

Isaac D. Parks

Bainbridge Republican, April 9, 1903

Isaac D. Parks died at his home on the Abner Searles farm, Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday afternoon at two o'clock of erysipelas, aged forty-six years. The family removed here from Coventry about the 1st of March.  Mr. Parks suffered greatly during his illness, blood poisoning having set in.  The funeral was held at the house Sunday at noon, Rev. C.D. Reed officiating, and his remains were taken to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] for burial.  He is survived by a wife.

 

Levi L. Smith

Bainbridge Republican, April 9, 1903

Levi L. Smith died at his home in Newton Hollow [Chenango Co., NY] this Thursday morning at six o'clock, aged fifty-seven years, from a complication of diseases.  Mr. Smith has been ill for a long time. The funeral will be held at the West Bainbridge Baptist church, Saturday, at Eleven o'clock, Rev. C.D. Reed officiating.  Burial in the West Bainbridge cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Annette (VanHorne) Gardenier

Bainbridge Republican, April 9, 1903

Mrs. Mary J. Van Horne received a few days ago a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Annette Gardenier of Westkill, N.Y., a sister of the late Judge A.A. VanHorne of Bainbridge, and was the last remaining member of the David Van Horne family of Bennettsville.  Mrs. Gardenier visited in Bainbridge, last summer accompanied by her nephew, Oliver D. Hare of Westkill, and went to her old home in Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]. She was sixty-six years of age.

 

 

Obituaries (July 17)

Bertha Scofield

1883 - 1945

Mrs. Bertha (Cook) Scofield, passed away on May 28 as the result of pneumonia, following an illness of only a few days duration.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon at Colwell Brothers' chapel, West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Murray, pastor of the Federated Church at Masonville, officiated, and interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery.  Mrs. Scofield was born on South Hill, town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 7, 1883, the daughter of Horace and Betsy Pettys Cook.  In 1901 she was united in marriage with Emerson C. Scofield, of Sidney, and for about two or three years they resided in Pine Hill and Masonville, after which they moved to Bainbridge.  For a time they were engaged in farming.

 

Eunice Lucretia Smith

1822-1895

Died, March 21, 1895, Eunice L. Smith, wife of Dea. J. Wheeler Smith, aged 72 years, 6 months.  She united with the church at sixteen and until her death was an ornament in society, a treasure in her loving family, and a mother in Israel.  She was married at nineteen and for fifty-three years has walked before her family a model mother.  Twelve years ago she received a paralytic shock which incapacitated her for labor and in all those years not a murmur has escaped her lips.  Having buried three children she quietly folded her hands in death, leaving a husband and six children to mourn her irreparable loss.  Thus

"One by one earth's ties are broken;

Step by step age comes apace;

One by one farewells are spoken,

And the one last fond embrace."

Her funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev. F.E. Benjamin, text, Proverbs 31:28. 

 

T.A. Southworth

Afton Enterprise, January 12, 1911

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  T.A. Southworth died at his home in this place last Thursday.  The funeral was held from the 2nd Cong'l church Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Linderman officiating assisted by Rev. S.R. Warrender.  Burial in the Cemetery at this place.  He is survived by two sons, Guy and Ray, and a brother, John Southworth, all of this place; also a sister, Mrs. Woods, of Cincinnatus. This was the third death in the Southworth family within a week.  Mrs. Southworth and little grandson, Ernest, having died Dec. 31st.  The family have the sympathy of the entire community.

 

Jennie Acley Smith

Afton Enterprise, January 12, 1911

Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY:  Mrs. Jennie Acley Smith, widow of Levi L. Smith, who has been suffering from a cancerous affection of the throat and stomach for several weeks past at the residence of R.G. Lyon, passed from earth's scenes on Saturday morning last, aged 59 years.  her funeral was observed on Monday at 2 o'clock at the home, Rev. H.T. Hill of Bainbridge officiating with burial at West Bainbridge Mr. Ramsdell had charge of the casket.

 

Death Notices

 

Richard M. Sherwood died at the home of his son, Alvin D. Sherwood, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] yesterday at the age of 73 years.  The funeral will be held from his late residence, Friday at 12 o'clock, with interment in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] [July 23, 1903]

 

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Word was received recently of the sudden death of Stephen Berry at his home in Dover, N.J.  Mrs. Berry will be remembered as Alice Hoyt, eldest daughter of the late Amasa Hoyt.  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 12, 1911]

 

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  The remains of Adelbert Scott were brought here for burial the first of this week.  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 12, 1911]

 

 

 

Blog Post listing, July 10-16

Listing of blog postings for the week of July 10-16, 2017.

Marriages

Posted July 14, 2017

Marriage notices - 1875

     Leroy J. Brooks, M.D. - Adelia P. Wescott

     Richard Godfrey - Mary Benedict

     John Holl - Flora l. Marvin

     Albert Shapley - Jennie A. Harris

     George W. Burr - Betsey J. Cocket

     Rev. Thomas E. Franklin - Lottie E. Wyckoff

     Patrick Redden - Ellen T.O'Donnell

     Augustus H. Goodwin - Nellie M. Beebe

     Fred A. Tiffany - Emma Bacon

     Joseph T. Amsden - Susie Boyce

     Asa B. Pixley - Ellen M. Sanford

     Herman L. Caley - Alice Cobb

 

Obituaries

Posted July 10, 2017

Evaline (Deane) Clark (Bainbridge, 1900)

George E. Coe (West Bainbridge, 1915)

Harriet A. Coss (West Bainbridge, Buffalo, 1948)

Adeline V. Davis (West Bainbridge, 1921)

Posted July 11, 2017
Lavern Miner (South Otselic, 1921)
Lester Warner (South Otselic, 1881)
Villa (Baldwin) Fairbank (North Pitcher, 1940)
Richard M. Fuller (South Otselic, 1940)
Elmer I. Young (Otselic, 1931)

 

Posted July 12, 2017 

Libby (Fosbury) Hamilton (Bainbridge, 1933)

Emma F. (Salisbury) Hopkins (Coventry, 1909)

Richard J. Redmond (Oxford, Brooklyn, 1909)

Merrit S. Parker (Greene, 1909)

Posted July 13, 2017
Edith A. Westcott Hastings (Bainbridge, 1921)
Hiram P. Hovey (West Bainbridge, 1900)
Patty (Palmer) Tyler (East Pharsalia, 1887)
Flossie (Finch) Ketchum (Coventryville, 1932)
John Oliver Cromwell (Bainbridge, 1932)

Posted July 14, 2017
Carlton L. Kirkland (Oxford, Bainbridge, 1922)
Parley Brown (Binghamton, Whitney Point, 1922)  Civil War Veteran
George E. Avery (Oxford, 1922)
Mrs. Marcus D. Lane (Afton, Bainbridge, 1913)
John H. Mangold (Coventry, 1934)

Posted July 15, 2017
Alonzo B. Merchant (Warnerville, Bainbridge, 1906)
C. Walter Norton (Columbus, 1923)
Minnie (Westmoreland) Norton (Columbus, 1923)
Emma (Odell) Elsbree (Columbus, Erieville, 1923)
Warren Howard Bartle (Oxford, NYC, 1916)
Minnie E. (Holmes) Root (Oxford, West Bainbridge, Rock Rift, 1916)

Posted July 16, 2017
Anita Sejersen (14y, West Bainbridge)
Keeler Edward Shapley (76y, Oxford)
Sarah A. (Lyon) Shapley (76y, West Bainbridge, Oxford)
Death Notices - 1864
     Margaret Crozier (26y, Norwich)
     Willie Lee (2y, Norwich)
     William W. Green (38y, Mt. Upton)
     Lydia Harvey (79y, German)
     David C. Bresee (45y, Sherburne)
     Polly Campbell (84y, Greene)
     Joseph Searles (33y, Guilford)  Civil War Soldier
     Merritt Beldin (1y, New Berlin)
     Mary Esther Konkel (11y, South Plymouth)
     William W. Kinne, M.D. (North Norwich)  Civil War Surgeon
 

Miscellaneous

Posted July 11, 2017

Dr. Danforth Enlists, Bainbridge, NY, June 1917

Bainbridge NY War Activities, June 1917

Posted July 14, 2017
Residence of F. Johnson, Pearl St. Bainbridge, N.Y. (early 1900s).  photo

Posted July 17, 2017
Bainbridge High School Class from early 1900s photo

Bainbridge High School - early classes

Bainbridge High School, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

Classes from early 1900s

 

 

Following identities written on back of photo by unknown person (not all identified)
Left to right:
Front row:  Marion Nichols, Fenton McPherson, Charles Taylor, Dorothy Harmon, Emma Perry, Doris Wilcox, Dorothy Hossert, Mary Dunham, Myrtle Kentfield, Genevieve Clark, James Hartman, C. Drachler, Mildred Ives, Charlotte Hawkins, Earl Hollenbeck

Row 2:  Paul Oleson, Guy Montgomery, Mildred Cheesbro, Evelyn Smith, Ellen Snitchler, Marion Wardler, Hoyt, Grace Luther, Stella Smith, Tina Van Valkenburg, Florence Seeley, Arleigh Hoyt, Dellelo

Row 3:  Elerton Hoyt, Stanley Hatton, Burr Roe, Martin Parsons, Alene Elliott, B. Armstrong, Maurice Colwell, Hilda Sargent, Elmer Archer, John Armstrong, Herbert Seeley

Row 4:  Helen Mott, Gertrude Hendrickson, Gertrude Eggleston, Margaret Ireland, Nora Simonds, Peggy Davidson

Obituaries (July 16)

Anita Sejersen

The Oxford Review-Times, June 5, 1931

West Bainbridge [Chenango Co.., NY]:  Miss Anita Sejersen passed away Sunday May 24, at the age of 14 years.  Miss Sejersen had been ill with pneumonia and heart trouble but had so much improved that the trained nurse had been discharged seven days previous.  Sunday Miss Sejersen was carried to the dinner table and while at the table said, "I am going to leave you now," and passed away before she could be carried to her bed.  Miss Sejersen was in first year high school at Bainbridge and loved by all who knew her.  The high school boys and girls attended the funeral in a body which was held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Clarence Carman of Bainbridge officiated.  The pall bearers were Frank Doolittle, Ove Monk, Joe Ireland, Seven Newman, Max Steven and Junior Roider, schoolmates. As the funeral procession entered the cemetery it was haled by the Girl and Boy Scouts and escorted to the grave. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery, Bainbridge.  Miss Sejersen is survived by her parents and four brothers and sisters. 

 

Keeler Edward Shapley

The Oxford Review-Times, June 12, 1931

Keeler E. Shapley, aged 76 years, passed away at his home on East Hill, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], early Sunday morning, May 31, after nearly a year's illness.  The deceased was the son of Joseph and Frances Allen Shapley and was born January 12, 1855.  Mr. Shapley was united in marriage to Sarah A. Lyon at Coventry West Corners Fifty-Five years ago.  He has resided on the farm on East Hill for over forty years.  He is survived by his wife, Sarah A. Shapley, two sons and one daughter: Ross Shapley and Ernest Shapley of Oxford and Mrs. Ralph Hinman of Guilford, one sister, Mrs. Grace Hudson of Jefferson, Oregon, and nine grandchildren.  The funeral was held at his home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. J.W. Bump officiating.  The funeral was largely attended. Burial was made in West Bainbridge cemetery.

 

Sarah A. (Lyon) Shapley

1860-1936

Mrs. Sarah A. Shapley passed away Friday, Dec. 18, at the home of her son, Ross Shapley, Union Valley [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], death resulting from a heart attack following an illness of several weeks which had confined her to the bed.  Mrs. Shapley was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on Dec. 28, 1860, the daughter of Charles and Elvira Landers Lyon.  At the age of sixteen she was united in marriage with Keeler Edward Shapley, of Oxford, and moved there, where she resided until three years ago when she moved to Union Valley with her son, Ross. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. May Hinman, and two sons, Ross and Ernest Shapley; also a sister, Mrs. Carrie Parker, of this village.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Colwell Brothers' funeral chapel, West Main street, with the Rev. Bump, of Guilford Center, officiating, followed by interment at West Bainbridge.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 18, 1864

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 12th, 1864, of consumption, Margaret [Crozler] wife of William Crozler, aged 26 years and 3 months.

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 12th, Willie [Lee], son of Calvin G. and Eliza Lee, aged 2 years, 3 months and 24 days.

 

In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], May 11th, of consumption, Mr. William W. Green, aged 38 years.

 

In German [Chenango Co., NY], May 10th, Mrs. Lydia Harvey, wife of the late Cyrus Harvey, aged 79 years, 4 months and 6 days.

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], May 5th, Mr. David C. Bresee, aged 45 years.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 9th, Mrs. Polly Campbell, aged 84 years.

 

At Fort Schuyler, McDougall Hospital, March 31st,of measles, Mr. Joseph Searles, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and a member of the 5th Heavy Artillery, aged 33 years.

 

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, 1864, Merritt [Beldin], only son of Wayne and Rebecca Beldin, aged 1 year, 8 months and 25 days.

The little angel has gone to sleep,

And left his parents alone to weep.

 

In South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 6th, Mary Esther [Konkel], only child of Jacob and Nancy Konkel, aged 11 years 11 months and 3 days.

 

In New York City, April 25th, suddenly, William W. Kinne, M.D., Surgeon of the 90th N.Y.S. Vols.  Dr. K. was a son of the late Elias Kinne, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  He studied his profession with Doct. Henry Mitchell, of this village, and had attained some professional distinction in new York.

 

 

Obituaries (July 15)

Alonzo B. Merchant

Cobleskill Index, March 29, 1906

The death of A.B. Merchant occurred this (Thursday) morning at his home in Warnerville [Schoharie Co., NY], after a two weeks' illness which was due to a complication of diseases and a chronic heart trouble.  He had not been in robust health for several years.  He was 68 years old.  Mr. Merchant was widely known in this section, having served as station agent at Howes Cave for 24 consecutive years.  He had been a resident of Cobleskill for considerably more than 20 years, having located his family there shortly after he accepted his position with the D.&H. at Howes Cave.  He resigned his position there about three years ago.  Deceased was a veteran of the Civil war and had an extended acquaintance among the grand army men of the state.  He was a member of the 114th Regiment, N.Y. Vol. and did excellent work in his country's service during the Civil war.  He is remembered as a loyal, patriotic, trustworthy citizen, a generous, kindhearted friend and a loving and indulgent husband and father.  Mr. Merchant's first wife died four years ago last October.  He then broke up housekeeping and leased his home on Spring street. About two years ago he married a second wife at Afton and in the spring of 1905 returned to Cobleskill and once more occupied his home.  Last fall he sold the place to A.J. Brown and removed to Warnerville.  The remains were brought to Cobleskill this morning to the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.J. Carey, on Spring street.  No arrangements for the funeral have been made as yet, although it is expected that the body will be taken to Bainbridge for interment on Saturday and that the funeral will be held there.  Mr. Merchant is survived by his second wife and two children, Mrs. Walter I. Carey and A.B Merchant, Jr., both of this village.

 

C. Walter & Minnie W. Norton

The Courier, Brookfield, NY, June 6, 1923

C. Walter Norton was born in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] May 20, 1882, to D.L. Norton and Mrs. Josephine Norton.  He was married to Minnie Westmorland at Gaines, N.Y., Nov. 7, 1906.  He took over the old homestead, adding several nearby farms.  He kept a large dairy of fine cattle and was a very prosperous and up-to-date farmer.  Walter possessed a genial disposition and had a pleasant word for everyone.  He died of pneumonia March 9, 1923.

 

Minnie Westmoreland was born in Shoals, N.C., Nov. 13, 1882, daughter of Jasper and Elizabeth Keiger Westmoreland.  She came to Columbus in 1903 and made her home with Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Tuttle until married.  She was devoted to her home and was a kind and thoughtful neighbor, ever ready to do her share in the church and social work of the community.  She died of pneumonia March 4, 1923.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Norton were buried at Columbus Corners [Chenango Co., NY] on May 3, 1923, the funeral services being held at the church in Columbus, Rev. C.H. Burroughs of Savannah, N.Y., officiating.  Mr. Burroughs had attended the funeral of Mrs. D.L. Norton in July, 1900, and of Harry H. Norton on Nov. 8, 1920.  He also married Walter and Minnie at Gaines, Nov. 7, 1906.  The bearers were Walter and Fred Clark, Hoyt Shawler, Uri Larchar, Howard Harrington and Harold Miller, all life-time neighbors.  They leave to mourn their loss two sons, C. Howard, aged 14 years, and Robert H., aged 12years; his father and three sisters, Lena and Vera Norton and Mrs. Florence Havell; and one uncle, Charles G. Norton, of Bainbridge, N.Y.; and several cousins in Michigan.  Mrs. Norton leaves her aged father; two brothers, Joseph and Charles Westmoreland; one sister, Mrs. Julius Mickey, all of North Carolina.

 

The funeral was largely attended by neighbors, friends and associated. The many and beautiful flowers showed the esteem in which they were held in the community.  Walter and Minnie "were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in death they were not divided."  They were held in very high regard, and not only the family but the whole community has suffered a great loss in their death.

 

Emma (Odell) Elsbree

The Courier, Brookfield, NY, June 6, 1923

Mrs. George Elsbree, at one time a resident of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home near Erieville [Madison Co., NY] on Monday, May 14th, 1923, after an illness of several weeks. Emma Odell Elsbree, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Odell, was born in Columbus in 1869.  As a 15-years-old girl she experienced religion and joined the Free Will Baptist church at Columbus.  In 1887 she was married to George Elsbree, and three children were born to them, two of whom survive.  In 1889 they moved to Erieville, where she was a faithful attendant of the Methodist church until her health failed.  The funeral was held at her late home on Thursday, May 17th, Rev. J.T. Harris officiating.  She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, George Elsbree, a daughter and son, Mrs. Arlington Morgan of New Woodstock and Ray Elsbree of Syracuse; six grandchildren, also three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Minnie Benson of West Eaton, Mrs. William Brooks of West Burlington, Mrs. Arthur Hubbard of West Edmeston; O.P. Odell of Fulton and H.A. Odell of Edmeston.

 

Warren Howard Bartle

The Oxford Review-Times, July 21, 1916

Warren Howard Bartle, a native of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], and for a number of years a resident of New York city, died in a sanitarium in that city on Saturday.  Mr. Bartle was born in Oxford 48 years ago.  In early life he made his home in St. Johnsville with his brother, the late Elroy C. Bartle, and later resided in Little Falls.  When he removed from St. Johnsville he went to New York city, where he held a responsible position with the Corn Products Refining Company at 17 Battery Place.  His father, Martin Bartle, who resided with his nephew, Perry A. Loomis, on Clinton street, survives. 

 

 

Minnie E. (Holmes) Root

The Oxford Review-Times, July 21, 1916

Mrs. Minnie E. Root, wife of Nelson B. Root died at her home in Rock Rift [Delaware Co., NY], Monday afternoon, July 10, after an illness of nearly a year's duration.  She was 45 years of age.  Mrs. Root was born in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] January 28, 1871, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Martha Holmes of Coventryville and the late Clark K.  Holmes of this village, who for over 50 years was a compositor in the Oxford Times office.  She was married to Nelson B. Root in Coventry on July 24, 1907.  Mrs. Root is survived by her husband and her mother, and also by one sister, Mrs. Etta Wells of Middletown, N.Y. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and the funeral was held at Rock Rift, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. George Guild officiating.  The interment was at Union valley, West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Bainbridge NY - Johnson House

Residence of F. Johnson, Pearl St., Bainbridge, N.Y.

 

 

Marriages (July 14)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, May 6, 1875

BROOKS - WESCOTT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 29 by Rev. Haynes, Mr. Leroy Brooks, M.D. to Miss Adelia P. Wescott, all of Norwich.

 

GODFREY - BENEDICT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 28, by Rev. G.W. Foster, Mr. Richard Godfrey to Miss Mary Benedict, all of Norwich.

 

HOLL - MARVIN:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 15 by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. John Holl of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Flora L. Marvin of McDonough.

 

SHAPLEY - HARRIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, 1875 by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Albert Shapley of Lebanon, Madison Co. to Miss Jennie A. Harris of Greene.

 

Chenango Union, May 13, 1875

 

BURR - COCKET:  In Poolville [Madison Co., NY], April 17, 1875 by Ansen Brooks, Esq. Mr. George W. Burr of Poolville to Miss Betsey J. Cocket of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Chenango Union, May 20, 1875

 

FRANKLIN - WYCKOFF:  At the African M.E. Church, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 17, by Rev. J.G. Eckman, Rev. Thomas E. Franklin (pastor of the church) to Miss Lottie E. Wyckoff, all of Norwich.

 

REDDEN - O'DONNELL:  In Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] April 26, by Rev. F.B. McLaughlin, Mr. Patrick Redden of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen T.O. Donnell of Solon, Cortland Co.

 

Chenango Union, May 27, 1875

 

GOODWIN - BEEBE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 20, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. Augustus H. Goodwin to Miss Nellie M. Beebe, daughter of A.J. Beebe, all of Norwich.

 

TIFFANY - BACON:  In Sherman, Texas, May 6, 1875, by Rev. J.M. Blinckley, Mr. Fred A. Tiffany, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emma Bacon, formerly of Bristol, R.I.  All of Sherman.

 

AMSDEN _BOYCE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] May 19, 1875 by Rev. J.G. Eckman, Mr. Joseph T. Amsden to Miss Susie Boyce, all of New Berlin.

 

PIXLEY - SANFORD:  In Carlisle, Schoharie Co., May 6, 1875 by Rev. R.H. Rogers, Mr. Asa B. Pixley of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen M. Sanford, of the former place.

 

CALEY - COBB:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], May 12 by Rev. J.H. Hughes, Mr. Herman L. Caley, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Alice Cobb of Gilbertsville.

Obituaries (July 14)

Carlton Legrand Kirkland

The Oxford Review-Times, May 26, 1922

On Wednesday evening a little before eight o'clock as Paul Sherwood and Carlton L. Kirkland were rowing in the river they rowed too near the dam and the boat was overturned and Carlton went over into the water.  It was revealed that  his foot became lodged in the fork of a water logged tree in the deep water close to the dam and being unable to extricate himself drowned.  His companion, Paul, jumped from the boat onto the dam and reached the shore in safety.

 

The two boys had spent the day at the track meet at the Academy and in the evening borrowed the boat of Donald Moore and went rowing. As Paul Sherwood tells the story, Carlton was rowing and rowed down the stream to the dam. When nearly to its crest he tried to turn about but there was not enough water for the oar to be used effectively, and the boat swung broadside to the current and began to tip over.  Paul sprang out.  He tried to get hold of the boat and he called to Carlton to hang to the boat.  Paul's cries brought a number to the bridge and then many ran around to the river where the stream is shallow to aid Carlton.  Among them was Donald Moore, whose wife is a cousin of the dead boy.

 

The boat the boys had used was seen floating a few feet away from the dam.  Some thought they saw Carlton swimming towards the island and thought they heard a cry for help, but this was a mistake.  Boats were secured and many began a systematic search for the unfortunate lad.  Every device that could be secured was brought into play and the search was kept up for hours without finding the body.  In the morning it was resumed and just before 10 o'clock the boat in which Donald Moore was working caught onto a large tree top which was in the deep water close to the dam. The grapnel could not be disengaged and the top was dragged to the shoal water below the mill.  Carlton's body was discovered entangled in it with one foot lodged tightly in a fork in the branches.  It is evident that he became entrapped as he went over the dam and was held under until life was extinct.  His body was removed to the undertaking rooms of F.W. Seymour & Son.

 

Carlton Legrand Kirkland was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis L. Kirkland, who reside on Searles Hill near the village of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He was 16  the 1st of last April.  He came to Oxford last September to attend the Academy and made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moore.  Out of school hours he assisted Mr. Moore in the bakery.  Carlton was a fine young man.  His cheerfulness and bright smile made him a general favorite.  When Dr. Goodell conducted services here last winter, Carlton made known his desire to become a Christian.  While all are deeply grieved at the untimely death of one whose future seemed so promising, their sorrow must be lessened by the thought that he was taken while still clean and pure and influenced by his desire to be a follower of the Savior.  He is survived by his sorrowing father and mother, two brothers, Ward and Fred, and a sister, Irene, to whom the sympathy of this entire community are extended.  A prayer service will be held at the home of Donald Moore at 12:30 Sunday.  Funeral Services will be held at West Bainbridge at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Parley Brown

The Oxford Review Times, May 26, 1922

Rev. E.R.D. Briggs attended, by request, the funeral of Parley Brown, a former parishioner, at Whitney Point, on Wednesday.  A prayer service was held from the home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and a public service from the M.E. church at Whitney Point, of which the deceased was a member. Mr. Brown was one of six brothers who enlisted in the Civil War, from their home on the farm at Itaska, below Whitney Point.  He was active in G.A.R. circles and for several years was President of the Broome County Agricultural Association, also a member of the Masonic Order.

 

George E. Avery

Bainbridge Republican, June 1, 1922

George E. Avery died at his home on State street in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, May 19, 1922 aged 69 years.  Mr. Avery had been seriously ill for the past month and confined to his bed a later portion of that time.  He was born in Roxbury, April 13, 1853 but his younger days were spent in Sidney Center.  Mr. Avery was twice married, his first wife being Miss R. Pomeroy of Sidney Center who died in 1881.  In 1888 he married Miss Woodmansee of Masonville who survives him.  Nearly thirty years ago Mr. Avery removed to Bainbridge where he was engaged in farming.  On his removal to Oxford, which occurred twelve years ago, he continued his occupation as a farmer until within a few years, when he moved to his State Vet home.  Besides his wife he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Olive Cortright of Binghamton, and several nephews and nieces.  Funeral services were held at his home on Tuesday morning, conducted by the Rev. E.R.D. Briggs of the M.E. Church of which Mr. Avery was a member. Bruial was made in the cemetery at Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY].  The services at the grave were in charge of the Oxford lodge, No. 175, F.&A.M. of which he was a member - Oxford Review Times.

 

Mrs. Marcus D. Lane

Binghamton Press, September 17, 1913

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. M.D. Lane, who died early Monday morning, was held from her late home this afternoon at 1 o'clock. The body was taken to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for burial.  She is survived by her husband, Marcus D. Lane, three brothers, C. Fosbury of Kansas; Franklin Fosbury of West Bainbridge and Delos Fosbury of Sidney, and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Lyon and Mrs. George Aylesworth of Bainbridge.

 

John H. Mangold

Norwich Sun, January 17, 1934

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  John H. Mangold, aged 72 years, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents, passed away Wednesday night at 6:30 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, where he had been a patient for nine weeks.  Mr. Mangold was expected home Saturday and the news of his death came as a shock to the community.  Mr. Mangold's entire life was spent in Coventry where he had many friends.  He is survived by his wife, Adelaide Eells and one son Carl of Binghamton.  The funeral was held from the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Reverend Jaycox officiated, assisted by Rev. Einar Rohne-Echolt of the High Street church, Binghamton.  Burial in the Coventry cemetery. The bearers were Fred Porter, Harvey Lindsey, Paul Buck, Arthur Bly, Floyd Seymour, and Earl Bliven.

Obituaries (July 13)

Edith A. Westcott Hastings

1876 - 1921

The many friends of Mrs. Edith A. Westcott Hastings were greatly shocked to learn of her death in the Norwich hospital where she had gone to have an operation for appendicitis.  The operation had been successfully performed and she appeared to be getting along nicely much to the joy of her friends, however a case of ether pneumonia set in and she began to fail and continued to do so until she finally passed away at eleven o'clock Saturday morning December 10th. Mrs. Hastings was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] October 28, 1876.  She was the daughter of Austin E. and Julia D Ogden Westcott.  Two years after the birth of Edith, Mr. and Mrs. Westcott moved to Milford, two years later to Otego where they lived for four years and then moved to Bainbridge where they resided until their deaths.  Early in life Edith became identified with the Methodist Episcopal church in Bainbridge.  She was a faithful and active member of the church of her choice.  Her cheerful disposition and charming ways endeared her to all the members and friends of the church as well as to a host of friends and acquaintances outside the church. She was always willing and ready to respond to the call of the church for service, whatever she undertook she performed in an conscientious and efficient manner  Her departure makes a gap in the society that cannot be filled.  She was united in marriage to Charles M. Hastings of Bainbridge, June 27, 1900. She was a true home maker and the marriage life of these two very estimable couples was a happy experience.  Mrs. Hastings was a gracious hostess and one that her friends delighted to visit or call upon. An accomplished musician, her playing was always listened to with great pleasure. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon December 13, the Rev. R.F. Lesh, pastor of the deceased, assisted by the Rev. C.G. Cade, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Bainbridge officiated. The Philathea class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school of which the deceased was a member was present to the number of forty, the class acted as an escort of love. The members participated in the committal service at the cemetery depositing carnations as they moved silently by each side of the casket.

Hiram P. Hovey

1832 - 1900

Hiram P. Hovey was born at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] January 8, 1832 and died at his home in West Bainbridge, September 19, 1900.  His whole life was spent in this vicinity and he was one of the best known and most respected men in the community.  In early life he married Miss Susan Gordon who lived only a few years.  His second wife, who was the mother of his son, Lou A., and with whom he lived the greater part of his life, was Miss Lydia Ireland, daughter of John Ireland.  His last wife was Mrs. Marilla Hovey, widow of the late George Hovey, of the town of Oxford. Their marriage occurred about six months ago.  Mr. Hovey resided in Guilford and Oxford until about 1869, when he came to live on the farm on Searles Hill which is now owned by his nephew and adopted son, William Hovey.  In 1877 he removed to West Bainbridge which has since been his home. There he built a creamery and cheese factory which he conducted for several years.  He was also interested in creameries at Ouaquaga, Windsor and Harpursville.  In early life he united with the M.E. church at Union Valley, of which he remained a faithful member until his death.  He was a strong supporter of the church and of the cause of religion.  He devoted a great deal of care and labor to establishing the Sunday school of the church at Union Valley and was its efficient superintendent for many years.  He also acted as president of the Susquehanna Valley Sunday school association.  He had been afflicted with a serious heart trouble for many years from which he was a great sufferer at times.  His condition had been steadily growing worse for several months and death brought relief from pain on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. C.H. Sackett, at 1:30 o'clock Friday, at the church in Union Valley. The interment was in the Union Valley Cemetery [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Besides his widow, Mrs. Marilla Hovey, he is survived by his son Lou A., of Utica, who is a conductor on the New York Central railroad, in charge of a train from Utica to Montreal, and his nephew and adopted son, William Hovey, who resides upon the farm on Searles Hill.

Patty (Palmer) Tyler

Chenango Union, February 10, 1887

Mrs. Tyler died at her home in East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday morning, February 3d, after a brief illness.  The deceased was born in Bridgewater, Oneida County, in 1809.  Her maiden name was Patty Palmer.  She was married in 1825, to Nelson Tyler, who still survives her.  She was the mother of eleven children, ten of which grew up, and six are still living.  She was baptized in 1836, and united with the church in Smithville.  For nearly twenty years she has been a consistent and faithful member of the Baptist church in East Pharsalia. She died as she had lived, with a firm belief in the power of Jesus to save to the uttermost. Through her illness she evinced a sweet spirit of patience, and loving confidence in God, with gentle consideration for those about her, and a kind word of admonition and counsel for all. She finally passed away as if sinking into a quiet sleep with a look of heavenly peace upon her face.

Flossie (Finch) Ketchum

Sidney Enterprise, March 3, 1932

Mrs. Flossie Ketchum, the wife of Fred Ketchum of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the Bainbridge hospital at about 2 o'clock Saturday morning, Feb. 26 of acute rheumatic fever.  While she had been in ill health since December, she had been confined to her bed only a few weeks. Finally her condition became so serious that it seemed wise to have her under constant medical attention and she was removed from her home to the hospital, Monday, Feb. 21, but all efforts failed to ward off the messenger of death.  She was the only child of Jerome and Emma Weeks Finch and was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] September 1, 1882. All of her life was spent in or near this place. The funeral was held from the Colwell's Brothers' funeral chapel at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Feb. 29, Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, pastor of the Baptist church of Afton, officiating. The chapel was filled with her many friends and relatives and the beautiful floral tributes spoke of the high esteem in which she was held. Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Thelma, 16, Irene, 12, and Doris, 9 years of age.  Several cousins also survive. Burial was in the West Bainbridge cemetery.

John Oliver Cromwell

Sidney Enterprise, March 3, 1932

John Oliver Cromwell the 8-year-old son of Edward A. and Charlotte Shaw Cromwell, passed away at about 6 o'clock Friday evening, Feb. 26, of broncho-pneumonia, following an attack of chickenpox.  He was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 27, 1923.  He was a very lovable, bright child, being the highest honor pupil in the third grade at school and the sympathy of the community goes out to the parents. The funeral was private and was held from the home, just south of the village, at 12 o'clock Monday, Feb. 29, Rev. G.H. Orvie, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Besides his parents, a six-year-old sister, Evelyn Jeanne, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw of Afton, and Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Cromwell of Esperance survive. The body was palced in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] for the present.

 

Obituaries (July 12)

Libby (Fosbury) Hamilton

1871 - 1933

Again death entered the Hamilton homestead Friday night.  Libby Fosbury Hamilton, wife of Walter Hamilton, passed away, after several days' illness of pneumonia.  Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of Frank and Emma Cole Fosbury and was born in Union Valley 44 years ago. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ransom Herrick of Bainbridge.  Our most sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Hamilton in this double bereavement, the brother's death followed so closely by his wife's death.  Funeral services for Mrs. Hamilton were held January 17th from Colwell Undertaking parlors Bainbridge.

 

Emma F. (Salisbury) Hopkins

1839 - 1909

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Emma F., wife of Sheldon S. Hopkins, who resides within two miles of here, died Thursday morning, while eating her breakfast.  Mrs. Hopkins has been ill for many months with inflammatory rheumatism, Bright's disease and weak heart.  She felt better apparently Thursday morning and got ready for breakfast. She had eaten some toast and seemingly enjoyed a light breakfast when she pushed her plate away.  Mr. Hopkins asked her if she enjoyed the breakfast, and she admitted not feeling very well, but didn't seem to be seriously ill.  She drew up her arm quickly and expired instantly.  Mr. Hopkins was in the house alone, and immediately telephoned to the neighbors.  Dr. Morse of Oxford, who had been attending her, was communicated with, but it was certain that she was beyond help.  Mrs. Hopkins was the daughter of Reuben C. and Frances E. Salisbury, of Bainbridge, and was born in that town in February, 1839.  She was married to Mr. Hopkins in 1862.  During their married life they resided in Coventry, with the exception of about five years when they lived in the town of Oxford. She had been a member of the Coventry Baptist church over forty years.  She is survived by her husband, three brothers, Cohe Salisbury of E. Worth, Arkansas, Franklin B. Salisbury of West Bainbridge, Delos Salisbury of Sidney; three sisters, Mrs. Jane E. Lyon of Belvidere, Allegany county, Mrs. Mary Lane of Afton, and Mrs. Rubyette Aylesworth of Bainbridge. The funeral was held Saturday noon at the house, Rev. Henry T. Hill of Bainbridge Baptist church officiating.  Interment was made in Coventry cemetery. The surviving friends desire to thank those who so kindly assisted them at the funeral service, and who have expressed so much sympathy.

 

Richard J. Redmond

1842 - 1909

Richard J. Redmond, a former resident of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday, March 6, in Brooklyn.  He had suffered from valvular heart trouble for the past four years, and with Mrs. Redmond was spending the winter with their son, John R. Redmond.  Saturday morning he arose at 4 o'clock, dressed, and three hours later was found dead, seated in a chair, having quietly passed away.  Mr. Redmond came to Oxford with his parents, Owen and Sarah Lett Redmond, from Ballywalter, County Wexford, Ireland, in the spring of 1851.  They were eight weeks on a sailing vessel and after landing in New York came to Oxford, where the father died within a month or two.  Mr. Redmond lived for forty years on the farm on the East hill now owned by Lazarus Gallagher, and for the past few years in Greene, where he continued in agricultural pursuits till last fall, when he went to Brooklyn for the winter with the expectation of returning to Greene this spring.  His age was 67 years. He leaves his wife, Margaret C. [Redmond], two sons, Daniel W. and John R., and one daughter, Katherine C., all of New York city, and one brother, Walter J. Redmond, of this town. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's church, in this village, yesterday morning.

 

Merrit S. Parker

1829 - 1909

Merrit S. Parker, one of Greene's [Chenango Co., NY] oldest and most influential citizens, died Thursday morning, after a long and painful illness from heart trouble.  Mr. Parker was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] in 1829, and was a son of Rev. Aaron Parker.  He removed to Greene in 1864.  He was ordained a deacon in the Coventry church in 1861, and for forty-three years was a deacon in the Baptist church in Greene, in which he has been an active and faithful worker for forty-five years.  he was justice of the peace for eleven years, from 1896 - 1907 and for thirty-three years a member of the school board of which he was secretary for thirty-one years.  He is survived by his wife and --- Charles D. Parker of Washington D.C.

Obituaries (July 11)

Lavern Miner

DeRuyter Gleaner, June 23, 1921

Lavern Miner who had been in poor health for some time past, died at his home in this village June 20, 1921, aged about 70 years.  Deceased was well known to this village and was held in high esteem.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Susie, also a brother and sister, Adelbert Miner of Sherburne and Mrs. Leroy Peckham, of Chicago. The funeral will be held at the house Thursday afternoon.  Burial at the Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Lester Warner

1858 - 1881 

We are again called upon to chronicle the death of one of our most promising young men, in the very prime of life.  On Friday last the Death Angel came and quietly bore from earth to his home in heaven our beloved friend Lester Warner, son of Augustus Warner.  He leaves a wide circle of relatives and friends who mourn his loss. The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.  Funeral services were held from his late residence at 11 o'clock Sunday, Rev. H.C. Leach officiating.

 

Villa B. (Baldwin) Fairbank

Cortland Democrat, September 27, 1940

North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY]:  Friends here received word Thursday of the death of Mrs. Villa B. Fairbank, 63, of Elbridge [Onondaga Co., NY], a daughter of the late Henry and Hattie E. Baldwin.  She was born in this place where she lived the most of her life where she has many friends.  Besides her husband, Lee Fairbank, she is survived by a daughter Elsie Fairbank and two brothers, Charles Baldwin of South Cortland and Ralph Baldwin foo Bouckville.

 

Richard M. Fuller

Cortland Democrat, September 27, 1940

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral for Richard M. Fuller was held form the funeral rooms of Kenneth Davis September 18.  Mr. Fuller died very suddenly from a heart attack while visiting friends in Syracuse Sunday, Sept. 15.  He had resided in South Otselic for the past ten years. He had been employed at the N.Y.S. Bass Hatchery for the past four years.  Mr. Fuller was a member of the American Legion Perry-Cook Post, no. 973.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Fuller, three half sisters and one half brother.  Rev. J.C. Whitney officiated with the America Legion service at the grave.  Burial in South Otselic.

 

Elmer I. Young

1869 - 1931

Elmer I. Young, 62, of 183 Central Avenue, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at about 3, following a heart attack while he was attending the matinee at Schine's State Theatre.  He was rushed to the Cortland County Hospital, where an examination revealed death had come.  Mr. Young with his wife, Mrs. Nellie Young, and four nieces and nephews were attending the movie together when he suddenly collapsed in his seat.  Mrs. Young notified Officers Jenner and Huffman who were in the theatre at the time, and they carried him out into McEvoy's ambulance which was waiting to rush him to the hospital. At the hospital Dr. W.A. Wall and Dr. Harry S. Braman pronounced him dead upon examination.  Dr. B.R. Parsons, his attending physician was also called, but they were unable to revive him.  Mr. Young was a native of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] where he was born April 22, 1869, a son of the late Nicholas and Adeliza Young.  he lived at South Otselic most of his life, where he was employed for 18 years at the Gladding Fish Line plant.  Upon coming to Cortland 11 years ago, he became employed at the Cortland Line Company.  Last May poor health forced him to discontinue work.

Bainbridge NY War Activities - June 1917

What Bainbridge is Doing for the War Effort

Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1917

The patriotism of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] has been finely demonstrated.  It has rung out clear and true.  This town of 2,000 population subscribed $80,000 to the liberty loan which far exceed the original allotment of $49,000 based upon bank resources.

 

The officers of the First National Bank of this village threw their great influence into the campaign and the tide of patriotism began to flow toward financing the war. The Bank received the subscriptions for the liberty bonds and furnished the clerical work which required additional help without any charge. The officers of the Bank and the Bank itself took large subscriptions.

 

Postmaster Ira B. Cushman was active in interesting the people and worked strenuously in the movement.  $2,800 was subscribed by the Postmaster and the employees in the office.

 

The American Separator Company entered the liberty loan campaign with their usual vigor and earnestness. The officers of the company subscribed largely and as an inducement for their employees to invest they paid $5.00 on each bond purchased and as a result the employees took $2,750 bonds which is a splendid tribute to their high patriotism and devotion to flag.  Officers and employees of the -?- Company, the John Wildi Evaporated Milk Company invested.  Citizens throughout the town put their money in the liberty bonds and for a week prior to June 14 when the subscriptions here closed, there was a continuous stream of people manifesting their cooperation and endeavor toward the support of the war against Germany until on the afternoon of Thursday last the grand total swelled to $80,000.  The investment was a magnificent expression of loyalty to the United States, of confidence in the administration and of excitement for the prosecution of a war which is in the defense of our country, the protection of our homes and free institutions and the perpetuation of democracy.

 

This $80,000 which Bainbridge contributed to the liberty loan represents 277 subscribers.

 

Twenty-one Enlist

 

Bainbridge has further signified her devotion to country and grandly manifested a spirit to uphold the honor and safety of this land. Twenty-one of her finest young men have enlisted in the service. The fairest and most promising youth of the village have voluntarily and eagerly sought an opportunity to fight under the flag. They have their uniforms and are in training waiting the call to arms.  They are Thomas Collins, Jr., Edwin Collins, Algwynne Collins, all sons of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins; Donald Copley, a junior in Colgate University; Howard Bartholl of Syracuse university, Thomas Cartledge of the Bainbridge High School; Wendell Fletcher, Kenneth Payne, Charles Bentley, Clifton Oles, Harold Seeley, Ray Lowry, Ray Stillman, Roy Lyon, Lloyd Silvernail, Jasper Partridge, Patrick Brennan, Leon Yale, Hobart Page, Paul French and Howard Fuller, teacher of manual training in the Binghamton schools.

 

These young men have gone forth with fire and patriotism and are eagerly awaiting the time when they can prove the worth of their young manhood in the service of their country.  No other town the size of Bainbridge can speak of so many brave hearts beating in hopes and passion to avenge the murder of innocent lives, the violation of our national rights and to hold aloft the stars and stripes upon the citadel of principles and freedom for which their forefathers fought and died.

 

Other Activities

 

In every search of activity in war activity -?- is in the lead.  A Red Cross organization having a membership of over 300 has been formed and it is constantly growing in numbers.  Harrison L. Beatty is chairman and an enthusiastic board of directors has been named who are working for the improvement and success of army conditions.

 

When the Government called for the selective draft registration, 162 young men of the town went forward cheerfully and gave their names.  There was not a slacker in town.

 

The census and inventory of the military resources of the State and the enrollment of persons liable to service in the militia are now being taken at Town Hall.  Last week nearly five hundred gave their names and the others must register by June 25th.  Harrison L. Beatty is the supervisor of the registration in the towns of Bainbridge, Afton, Guilford and Coventry and is attending to every detail.  The work of receiving names is being carried on in Bainbridge by ladies who have volunteered their services. George E. Searing is also assisting in the work.

 

Throughout the town the people are awakening to the grim reality of war and are enlisting in the various activities which the Nation has imposed with a sense of duty and patriotism which is quite marvelous, and this work and energy must not slacken but must continue till the end.

 



Dr. Danforth Enlists - June 1917

Dr. Danforth Enlists

Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1917

One of the most patriotic sacrifices which the present war has caused is the enlistment of Dr. Edward Danforth, a leading physician of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], in the Medical Reserve Corps of the U.S. Army.  Dr. Danforth has enjoyed a fine practice in Bainbridge for the past ten years and is a brilliant and expert physician.  Last Tuesday he attended a meeting of the Chenango County Medical Society.  Captain A.S. Clark and Lieutenant R.S. Hooker, members of the U.S.A. Medical Corps were present and addressed the meeting stating the great needs of physicians in the army.

 

On Friday Dr. Danforth and Dr. Loomis, formerly of Bainbridge and now a practicing physician of Sidney, drove to Binghamton and appeared before Capt. Clark and Lieut. Hooker, taking the examination for military service and both were accepted.  They enlisted then in the Medical Reserve corps and will leave for duty about July 15th.  Dr. Danforth going to Indianapolis where he will begin work at the concentration camp.  Dr. Loomis has a fine practice in Sidney and is also a leading physician.  He has relatives and friends in Bainbridge.  Both of these men took this patriotic step from a sense of duty solely for they realized that the need for physicians in the army was very great and also that the success of an army depended upon the health of the men.  Both these men leave devoted home ties, comforts and much material prosperity for camp life and for an opportunity to render service to the United States.  .... their courage and patriotism are very much admired and they are sincerely congratulated over their exceptionally fine conception of duty.

 

Bainbridge people will miss Dr. Danforth for he has long and patiently administered to them in many trying and critical times and has been successful.  Likewise with Dr. Loomis.  He has brought relief and health to a large number, and the passing for a time of these two men so deeply embedded in the regard, respect and affection of a large list of patients, brings vividly to mind how the present war will bring sorrow, sacrifices and disappointments to many.

 

Dr. Mead of Masonville, who located there from Bloomville, Delaware County, some six months ago, will move to Bainbridge and take up the practice of medicine.

 

Dr. Edwin F. Gibson, Dr. Harold W. McNitt and Dr. Earl W. Wilcox of Norwich, Dr. Perkins of South Otselic, Dr. Hall of Oxford, Drs. Joyce and Stearns of Unadilla, and Dr. Buell of Guilford, have also enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corps.

Obituaries (July 10)

Eveline (Deane) Clark

1848 - 1900

Eveline Clark, wife of Adelbert Clark died at her home in this town at about one o 'clock Wednesday afternoon January 31, at the age of 53 years.  Mrs. Clark has been afflicted with a cancer for nearly a year, and during the last few months she has been a great sufferer.  Her maiden name was Eveline Deane and at the time of her marriage to Mr. Clark about 29 years ago, she resided in Oneonta.  She was a faithful and consistent member of Union Valley M.E. church and the funeral services will be conducted by her pastor Rev. C.H. Sackett, at her late home at 1 p.m. today (Friday).  The burial will be in the Union Valley cemetery [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Besides her husband she is survived by five children, Alton Clark of West Bainbridge, George Clark who is employed by C.C. Hovey & Co. and Daisy, Elnora and Ernest, who reside at home. She also has one brother Milo Deane living at Oneonta, another brother Oscar Deane having died about a year ago.

 

George E. Coe

Sidney Enterprise, September 15, 1915

The death of George E. Coe, a former resident of this village, occurred at the home of his son, Marcus Coe, at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday, September 12, at the age of 69 years.  Mr. Coe had been in poor health for some time, caused by a succession of light paralytic shocks.  On Tuesday of last week he suffered one from which he failed to recover. The funeral was held yesterday from the home of his son, and interment was in the West Bainbridge cemetery.  Mr. Coe while a resident of this village resided with his son, Marcus, who was employed in the Kayser factory at the time.  For some time he assisted at the store of Carr & Hare. When his son purchased the farm at West Bainbridge he accompanied him there.  He was a man possessed of many sterling qualities, and enjoyed a large circle of friends who deeply regret his death.  A number from Sidney attended the funeral.  He is survived by his wife and the son mentioned.

 

Harriet A. Coss

Binghamton Press, Sept. 11, 1948

Miss Harriet A. Coss, formerly of West Bainbridge, died Wednesday in Buffalo.  She is survived by a son, Alson of Buffalo, two granddaughters, Mrs. William Geddert of Lincoln, Nebr., and Mrs. George Davison of Pittsburg, Pa. The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge.  Funeral arrangements will be made later.

 

Adeline V. Davis

Binghamton Press, January 4, 1922

Mrs. Adeline V. Davis, aged 66 years, died Wednesday morning after an illness of several months.  She is survived by her daughter, Miss Pearl, and son, Earl, of this village; Frank of Sidney and Howard of Schenectady. The funeral, which was private, was held from her home on Front street Friday. The Rev. J.S. Crompton of Scranton officiating. Burial was in West Bainbridge cemetery.