Obituaries (March 16)

Dr. DeForest Whitmarsh

Died June 25, 1956

Dr. DeForest Whitmarsh

Dr. DeForest Whitmarsh, orthodontist who had practiced here for the last 26 years, died of a blood stream infection in City Hospital at 5:55 a.m. today.  He was 60.  Dr. Whitmarsh, whose office and home were at 49 Front Street, was a past president of the Broome County and the Sixth District dental societies.  He had entered the hospital June 13.  He attended Colgate university and was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry.  He also was graduated from the Dewey School of Orthodontia, New York City.  Dr. Whitmarsh was a certified member of the American Board of Orthodontics, a fellow of the Academy International of Dentistry, a member of the North-eastern Society of Orthodontists and of the Strang-Tweed Study Group.  He was a member of the Binghamton Club, the Binghamton Chamber of Commerce and West Presbyterian Church.  He was president of the Silver Lake Association.  Funeral services will be conducted at the Prentice Funeral Home, 55 Main Street, at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Samuel Colman, pastor of the West Presbyterian Church, will officiate.  Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery.  Representatives of the Broome County Sixth District dental societies will be honorary pallbearers.  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace B. Whitmarsh, his father, Dr. Herbert Whitmarsh; a son, Dr. Stewart B. Whitmarsh, all of Binghamton; a daughter, Mrs. Frank M. Coyne of Madison, Wis; two grandchildren, Melanie Louise and Brenda Ellen Coyne; a sister, Mrs. Earl Valley of Binghamton.

Frank M. Bradley

Died July 28, 1959

Frank M. Bradley, 76, of Star Route, Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died suddenly Monday morning in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Bradley of Star Route, Windsor; four sons, Frank Bradley of Wappinger Falls, Arthur Bradley of Port Crane, Allen and Charles Bradley, both of East Windsor; six daughters, Mrs. Mildred McCabe of Wappinger Falls, the Misses Barbara, Donna, Eleanor, Gloria and Florence Bradley, all of East Windsor; a brother, Walter Bradley of LeGrangeville, NY; a grandson, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Mr. Bradley was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association.  The body was removed to the Osterhoudt Funeral Home, Harpursville.  

Walter Gager

Died April 15, 1956

Owego:  Walter Gager, 62, who has cared for the horses of Charles Sibley of Binghamton since he was 13 years of age, died suddenly tonight, in a stall which he occupied at the Tioga County fairgrounds.  The man suffered some sort of an attack, and called to a passing child who ran to the trailer home of Mrs. Walter Huston on the fairgrounds, who notified the police.  Dr. Jack Bailey was called and pronounced the man dead on arrival at the fairgrounds.  Death occurred about 6:05 pm.  Mr. Gager's father had been a horse trainer before him for many years.  There are no surviving relatives so far as is known tonight.

Bernice A. Holcomb

Died August 3, 1955

Mrs. Bernice A. Holcomb, 77, of 12 Bromley Avenue, died at 5 pm Wednesday.  She is survived by her husband, Edwin F. Holcomb; a son, Clifford Holcomb of Roselle, N.J.; a daughter, Miss Rhea Holcomb of Binghamton.  She was a member of the Afton Episcopal Church, Afton, and of Afton lodge, OES.  The body was moved to the Hopler & Georgia Funeral home, 483 Chenango Street.

Edward L. Parsons

Died January 16, 1956

Edward L. Parsons, for many years associated with the plastics plant in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday afternoon, Jan. 16, 1956 at Sidney Hospital [Delaware Co. NY],  He was 46.  Mr. Parsons was born at Bainbridge May 26, 1909.  He had lived there all his life.  Surviving besides his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Bly Parsons, is a daughter, Miss Virginia Parsons of Schenectady; a son, Bruce, of Bainbridge; his mother, Mrs. Emma Parsons and four brothers, Harry, Robert and Merritt, all of Bainbridge, and Martin of Penfield.  Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 from the Sherman funeral home in Bainbridge.  Rev. Ruthven Chambers officiated.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 29, 1894

ROWE:  Near White Store [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 16, 1894, Mrs. Benjamin Rowe, age 54 years.

DOUGLAS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], November 21, 1894, Jane Mygatt [Douglas], wife of George Douglas, M.D., aged 64 years.

FINCH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 21, 1894, Florence J. Finch, age 11 years, 10 months.

BENNETT:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Nov. 24, 1894, Mr. Edward L. Bennett, aged 61 and formerly of Bennettsville, Chenango Co., N.Y.

Marriages (March 15)

Anderson - Hollenback

Married September 22, 1937

Wednesday, September 22, Miss Martha C. Hollenback of New York, formerly of Owego [Tioga Co., NY], and Daniel E. Anderson of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] were married in Riverside church in New York.  Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will reside in Norwich.

Alber - Capeleana

Married March 17, 1943

Mrs. Rose Capeleana announces the marriage of her daughter, Theresa Evelyn [Capeleana] to William A. Alber on March 17, 1943.  The couple left Friday on an extended wedding trip to Washington, D.C. and New York.

Anderson - Smith
Married March 18, 1943

The wedding of Mrs. Thelma Smith, daughter of Mrs. Charles Shaw of South New Berlin [Chenango County, NY] and Robert Anderson, son of August Anderson on the Great Brook road was solemnized Thursday, March 18 by the rector of the Episcopal church in Binghamton.

Almstedt - Ross
Married October 25, 1941

Miss Vera Mabel Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ross of the Chenango lake road [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] became the bride of John Ivar Almstedt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Almstedt of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] at one o'clock Saturday in Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich, NY], Rev. L.S. Charters, rector, performing the ceremony.  Attending the couple was Miss Florence Cooley of Norwich and Albert F.O. Almstedt, of New Berlin, brother of the groom.  The bride was charming in a street gown of soldier blue with dark blue accessories and her corsage was of white roses.  Her attendant chose a wine colored street dress with navy blue accessories and her corsage was also of white roses.  Following a reception at the home of the bride's parents Mr. Almstedt and his bride left for a wedding trip to Washington D.C. and other southern points.  They will reside in South New Berlin.

Almstedt - Cole

Married August 29, 1942

Miss Margaret E. Cole, daughter of Mrs. Fred Cole of Sauquoit [Oneida Co. NY], and Albert F. Almstedt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Almstedt of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage at the bride's home, Saturday, August 29. Rev. Henry Bridge, pastor of the Saquoit Methodist church officiated.  The couple were attended by Mrs. Monroe Dixson of Edmeston and Ivar Almstedt, brother of the groom. The bride wore a wine colored street dress and a corsage of white roses.  Mrs. Dixson wore a hunter green dress and a corsage of talisman roses. The mother of the bride was dressed in navy blue and white and the groom's mother wore black and white.  Both wore gladioli corsages.  Mrs. Amstedt is a graduate of Sauquoit high school and the Utica Memorial Hospital nurses training school.  She is a school nurse in Otsego school, Edmeston.  Mr. Almstedt is a graduate of the South New Berlin school and also of New York State College for Teachers at Albany. A reception was held in the bride's home which was decorated with gladioli and other late summer flowers.  Following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Almstedt left for a short wedding trip after which they will reside in South New Berlin.

Alger - Telford

Married November 7, 1936

Miss Jean M. Telford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  Charles Telford of this village, and Ward Talbot Alger, son of Mrs. Beatrice Alger of Leonardsville [Madison Co., NY] were married Saturday, November 7, at the Baptist parsonage in West Winfield.  The Rev. H.M. Quiney, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiated. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Larrabee, sister and brother-in-law of the groom, of West Winfield. The bride is a graduate of Edmeston High School, class of 1931 and of the Utica School of Commerce class of 1933.  She has been employed as secretary in the law office of U.G. Welch for the past three years. The bridegroom received his education in the Leonardsville schools and has for the past eight years held a responsible position with his uncle, E.C. Talbot in Leonardsville.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, October 7, 1875

ROBBINS - McCoy:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] September 29, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Charles S. Robbins of Norwich to Miss Mary McCoy, of Washington, D.C.

NEWTON - DAVIS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], September 28 by Rev. John Benedict, Mr. Lester D. Newton to Miss Mary Davis, all of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

STRATTON - BIRDSALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], September 27, 1875 by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Lewis M. Stratton of Geneseo, N.Y. to Miss Emma B. Birdsall.

PEASE - HARRISON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] September 14, by Rev. R.A. Clark, Mr. Lewis L. Pease to Miss Mary A. Harrison.

BRONSON - HARRINGTON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] September 28, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Irving Bronson to Miss Mary E. Harrington.

Obituaries (March 14)

Dr. Clayton M. Axtell, Sr.

February 24, 1886 - November 25, 1958

Dr. Clayton M. Axtell, Sr., for 43 years a physician in the Village of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], died shortly before 3 o'clock this morning at City Hospital.  He was 72.  He had been in the hospital since Thursday, when he suffered a heart attack upon returning to his office after visiting a patient.  Dr. Axtell had conducted a general medical practice in Deposit since 1915.  He was a 1909 graduate of the Cornell University School of Medicine and came to Deposit after practicing in Sidney and Sidney Center.  Among his survivors is Clayton M. Axtell, Jr., a Binghamton attorney and resident of Hillcrest. Dr. Axtell was this year's and last year's candidate of the Broome County Medical Society for designation as the outstanding general practitioner in New York State.  Last June he was honored by the Deposit Community Council, which he has served as a director, for long service to the community.  He was born Feb. 24, 1886, in Barbourville, N.Y., the son of a farmer and one time Republican assemblyman, Delos Axtell.  He was graduated from Deposit High School in 1904. Upon completion of medical school he was an intern for two years at New York City's Bellevue Hospital, where he became a senior assistant and house surgeon.  He was named a state health officer in 1912, a post which he retained for the remainder of his career working principally in the village of Deposit and the Town of Sanford.  Dr. Axtell's home and office were at 195 Front Street in the village.  He was a member of the County Medical Society, the New York State Medical Society, the American Medical Association and the Binghamton Academy of Medicine.  He was on the courtesy staff of Read Memorial Hospital, Hancock.  Dr. Axtell was a past master of Deposit Lodge 396, F&AM, and was a member of Kalurah Shrine and Malta Commandery 21.  He had served as a director of Deposit Rotary Club, Broome County Chapter of the American Medical Society, a member of the Kalurah Shrine in Binghamton; a member of the Deposit Rotary club, the Community council and was a past commander of the American Legion, having served in World War I as battalion surgeon.  He was also a member of the Malta Commandery, a member of the Binghamton Academy of Medicine and was on the courtesy staff of Read Memorial hospital at Hancock.  He was a local surgeon for the Erie Railroad and was a member of the Broome County Medical Society, the New York State Medical society and the American Medical Association.  He had been a director of the Broome County Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Deposit Student Educational Loan fund.  On June 14, Drs. Axtel and Latimer were honored at a testimonial dinner at Oquaga Lake, sponsored by the Deposit Community council.

George L. Beemer

Died February 11, 1956

George L. Beemer, 71, of Endicott RD2 [Broome Co., NY] died at 4:15 a.m. today at Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna L. Beemer; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Shepherd of Owego; a son, Milton Beemer of Oriskany Falls; a granddaughter, Linda Diane Shepherd of Owego; a grandson, Hugh J. Beemer of Oriskany Falls; a half brother, Joseph Beemer of Rochester, and several nieces and nephews. The body was moved to the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 300 East Main Street, Endicott.

Charlotte L. (Fenderson) Tyler

Died November 10, 1959

Mrs. Charlotte L. Tyler, aged 73, of 213 South Duane Ave., Endicott [Broome Co., NY] died at 3 p.m. Thursday at her home, after a long illness.  She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marguerite T. Allen, Mrs. Dorothy Cline, both of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Thelma Bilec of Norwich; a son Kenneth J. Tyler of Syracuse; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Louis Fenderson of Endicott, and a sister Mrs. Mertie Gross of Greene.  She was a life resident of Endicott and a member of the Central Methodist Church of Endicott. The body was removed to the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 300 East Main St., Endicott, where the funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m.  The Rev. Russell Hawke will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott.

Russell C. Quackenbush

December 11, 1890 - December 21, 1959

Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]:  Russell C Quackenbush, 69, died at his home on the Unadilla-Franklin road Monday, Dec. 21, where he had resided for the past five years.  Funeral services were held on Thursday at the Joyce funeral home, Unadilla, with Rev. Glenn McCarthy, pastor officiating.  Burial was in Woodland cemetery, Delhi [Delaware Co., NY].  He was born Dec. 11, 1890, in Spring Valley [Rockland Co., NY], the son of Calvin and Emma (Plynes) Quackenbush.  He married Miss Ethel McFarland Oct. 6, 1919, in Sidney.  Mr. Quackenbush came to Unadilla from Sidney.  he was a member of the Congregational church of Sidney, and was a member of the Masonic order.  He was a trustee of the church, served as village trustee in Sidney, and was chairman of the Delaware county Infantile Paralysis Organization for several years.  He was a former member of the 7th Regiment New York city.  He is survived by his wife; his mother; two brothers, Kenneth of Westwood, N.J., and Leslie of Nanuet; one sister, Miss Gladys Quackenbush, Westwood, N.J.

Obituaries (March 13)

Kittie Wheeler Buell

November 14, 1851 - February 5, 1932 (in Norwich, NY)

Mrs. Kittie Wheeler Buell, 80, died at her home, 24 Silver street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Friday noon after a long illness. the deceased was born in Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], Nov. 14, 1851 and with the exception of 10 years spent in Michigan had lived all her long life in New York state.  Mrs. Buell was a member of Broad street M.E. church and was held in high regard by all with whom she was acquainted.  She was twice married.  Her first husband was Lewis A. Sherwood.  After his death she was united in marriage with George H. Buell of Plasterville, now deceased. There survive a sister, Mrs. Ella Wheeler of Bignall, Nebraska, also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held in Broad street M.E. church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. J.W. Nicholson officiating, with burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Clayton Buell

August 25, 1893 - January 23, 1939 (in Norwich, NY)

Clayton Riley Buell of Brown avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], proprietor of the Buell Bakery and Buell's Recreation Center, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 11:20 Monday night after an illness of about three weeks.  Mr. Buell was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] August 25, 1893, but had been a resident of Norwich for many years.  For several years he conducted Buell's Bakery on Brown avenue and for the last three years he had operated the Buell Recreation Center, a popular bowling resort.  The deceased was a member of Norwich lodge F.&A.M., was held in the highest esteem by many friends and his death will be keenly regretted by all with whom he was acquainted.  There survive his wife; his mother, Mrs. Dana Buell, and a brother, Glen Buell, all of Norwich. The remains will be at the late residence, 22 Brown avenue.  Funeral services will be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. George B. Callender officiating, with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Members of the Masonic lodge will meet at the Masonic temple at 7 o'clock Thursday night for the purpose of conducting a service at the late home of Mr. Buell at 7:30.  

Lee Brookins

Died January 1942 in Healdsburg, CA

Lee Brookins, father of Police Chief Lelan M. Brookins and brother of Fire Chief L.C. Brookins of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at Healdsburg, Calif., Wednesday, according to information received in Norwich by the son.  Funeral services were held Friday.  Besides Police Chief Brookins there survive the widow and two sons, Lee and Rex of Healdsburg and a daughter, Mrs. Joy Ashdown of Oakland, Calif.  Nelson Brookins of Plymouth and Arthur Brookins of North Norwich are brothers of the deceased in addition to Fire Chief Brookins.  The late Mr. Brookins was 76 years of age.

Marjorie Arlene Brooker

December 16, 1929 - February 25, 1931

Marjorie Arlene [Brooker], 14 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Menzo Brooker was called from her dear home here on earth to her heavenly home on Feb. 25, 1931 at 2:30 a.m., where God and his angels will watch over her.  The deceased was born Dec. 16, 1929 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  She was a premature baby weighing only 3 lb. and 5 oz. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Menzo Brooker resided near Chenango lake. Besides her parents she leaves to mourn her loss a grandmother, Mrs. James Bowers of North Norwich, a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.  Funeral services were held at her late home on Feb. 28, 1931.  Rev. D.H. Woodward conducted the services at 2:00 p.m., and at the grave. Interment was made at the Riverside cemetery in South new Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

Dr. John T. Hand

Died April 8, 1914

Dr. John T. Hand, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died in St. Luke's Hospital, Utica [Oneida Co., NY] Wednesday morning, following an operation for appendicitis.  He was 55 years of age, and a former resident of this village.  Funeral will be held from his late home in New Berlin, Saturday afternoon at one o'clock.

Sarah Garner

Died April 8, 1914 in South New Berlin, NY

The death of Mrs. Sarah Garner occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.A. Bailey, on Wednesday morning, April 8, 1914, following a severe illness of pneumonia.  She was about 77 years of age and had always resided in this community. The funeral will be held from her late home on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  

Harriet Gage

Died April 7, 1914 in Binghamton, NY

Mrs. Harriet Gage, for a great many years a respected resident of this village, after an illness of several weeks passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.R. Wightman, in Binghamton, Tuesday morning, April 7, 1914, at the advanced age of 84 years. The remains were brought to this village and funeral held at the Baptist church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. L.E. Wheeler, officiating.  Interment in the family plot in Riverside cemetery. Deceased is survived by three children, Mrs. Kate Mahan, Mrs. Stephen Bailey, of this village and Mrs. A.R. Wightman, of Binghamton.  

Marriages (March 12)

Judd-Birdsall

Married December 16, 1944

Miss Marian A. Birdsall and Justus Judd were married Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church, with the Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick performing the ceremony. The bride wore a long dress of white satin and net with long sleeves and fingertip veil, and carried white sweet peas and roses. The matron of honor, Mrs. Arthur Crawshaw of Walton, cousin of the bride, wore a pink satin and net dress and carried pink carnations.  The best man was Merrill Snitchler of Sidney, brother-in-law of the bridegroom.  Miss Doris Hover sang "O Promise Me" and "Through the Years" with Mrs. Earl Case at the organ. A reception was held at the home of the bride's aunt, Miss Bertha Birdsall, 68 East Main street, after which the couple left for a trip to New York.  Mrs. Judd is the daughter of the late Mrs. Katherine Sager Birdsall and Archie Birdsall of Downsville and lived with her aunt, Miss Bertha Birdsall.  She was graduated from the Sidney High School and of Rochester Business school and has worked for several years in the Payroll Department of the Scintilla Magneto Division.  Mr. Judd, son of Mrs. Hazel Judd, and the late Frank Judd of Sidney, attended the Sidney school and is at present in business in Binghamton.  They will live at 130 West End avenue, Binghamton.  Two pre-nuptial showers were given the bride in Sidney.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Somerville

Married October 16, 1937, 25th Anniversary October 1962

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Somerville of 5 Secor Street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by entertaining 128 of their friends at the Elks Club in Sidney on Saturday evening, October 20.  Friends were from Sidney, New Berlin, Delhi, Bainbridge, Windsor, Binghamton, Albany, Salt Point, Unadilla, Pittsford, Endicott, Union, Rochester, Oneonta, Stamford, Lathams, Utica, Norwich, Morris, Oxford, Kelsey, N.Y. and from Niagara, Wisconsin.

Lewis - Blowers

Married May 12, 1942

Leaving St. Patrick's rectory following ceremony performed there at 10 am. yesterday are Mr. and Mrs. Kermit H. Lewis.  Mrs. Lewis is the former Miss Mary Jane Blowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Blowers, of 25 Ayres street.

The marriage of Miss Mary Jane Blowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Blowers of 25 Ayres Street, to Sergt. Kermit H. Lewis of Presque Isle, Me., son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Lewis of Afton, took place at 10 a.m. yesterday in St. Patrick's Chruch, with the Rev. D. Francis Curtin officiating.  Miss Elizabeth Kane of New York City, a former classmate at the College of New Rochelle, was maid of honor. Randolph Lewis of Afton, a cousin of the bridegroom, was best man.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was gowned in white organza, with a Juliet cap in which was attached a fingertip veil of tulle. She carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and gardenias.  Miss Kane wore a gown of dusty rose chiffon with a large picture hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and delphinium.  Mrs. Blowers, mother of the bride, wore a blue sheer gown with a corsage of pink roses, Mrs. Lewis, the bridegroom's mother, was attired in brown sheer with a corsage of yellow roses. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the couple left for Presque Isle where the bridegroom is stationed with the U.S. Army Air Corps.

Mable - Stanzel

Married July 1, 1944 in Binghamton, NY

 

On Way to Reception--Lieut. and Mrs. William P. Mable leave West Presbyterian Church after their wedding.  Mrs. Mable, the former Miss Bette Jean Stanzel, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Walter E. Stanzel, Sr., of 63 Park Street.  Lieutenant Mable is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Leon Mable of 41 Mitchell Avenue.

Before an altar banked with white delphiniums, palms and candelabra Miss Bette Jean Stanzel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Stanzel, Sr., of 63 Park Street, was married Saturday afternoon to Lieut, William P.  Mable, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Leon Mable of 41 Mitchell avenue. The ceremony was solemnized at 3:30 o'clock in the West Presbyterian Church by the Rev. George W. Brown. The wedding music was played by J. Emery Kelley. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Margaret Downs of New York City, as maid of honor.  The bridesmaids were Miss Naida Leo Brunner and Miss Frances Stretz. Robert T. Mable, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  First Class Private James A. Fancher, U.S. Army, Walter E. Stanzel Jr., Capt. Wayne Frease, U.S.Army Air Forces and Ensign John R. Roberts, U.S.N.R., were the ushers. The former Miss Stanzel was dressed in a princess style gown of blush rose imported organza fashioned with rosepoint lace at the sweetheart neckline and a full skirt ending in a long train.  Her illusion veil fell from a tiara of heirloom rosepoint lace and she carried a bouquet of white orchids and bouvardia.  As her only jewelry she wore a heart shaped heirloom pin of seed pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.  The maid of honer and the bridesmaids were dressed alike in heavenly blue organza gowns with matching lace yokes and medallions on the bouffant skirts. They wore picture hats of the same color and edged in horsehair braid. They carried flower baskets made of sweetheart roses and elphiniums. The mother of the bride cose a mist blue crepe dress with matching accessories and she wore a corsage of pink orchids. The bridegroom's mother selected a gown of gray crepe accented with deep purple and her corsage was of purple orchids.  Following the ceremony a reception for 150 guests was held in the Art Gallery of the Arlington Hotel.  A three-tiered wedding cake flanked by snapdraggons and maiden hair fern centered the table. The couple left for a wedding trip to New York City. The bride is a graduate of Binghamton Central High School and an honorary member of Delta Kappa Sorority.  Lieutenant Mable was graduated from Lakemont Academy, Lakemont, N.J. and he received his commision at Foster Army Air Field, Tex.  At present he is stationed at Harding Army Air Field, Baton Rouge, La.  

Lt. William P. Mable, U.S.A.A.F. and his bride, the former Miss Bette Stanzel, are shown with their parents as they greet guests at the reception which followed their wedding on Saturday.  From left to right are:  Mr. and Mrs. F. Leon Mable, the bridal couple, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Tanszel, Sr.

Obituaries (March 11)

Dr. Dwight M. Lee
Died October 5, 1895 in Oxford, NY

Dr. Dwight M. Lee, a prominent citizen and leading physician of this village, died suddenly of heart disease at his home on Washington Park [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] last Saturday, at about 7 o'clock, a.m.  Until the evening before his death he was apparently in his usual health and his demise coming so unexpectedly was a terrible blow to his family and friends, and his loss is deeply felt by the entire community.  The deceased was the son of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Hiram Wise Lee, and was born fifty-two years ago the 25th of last January at Georgetown [Madison Co., NY].  He attended the Cincinnatus Academy and when but sixteen years of age entered Hamilton college at Clinton and there received the degree of Bachelor of Arts.  During the first years of the war he was attending lectures at the medical college connected with the University of the City of New York and the Albany Medical College and after completing his course at the last named institution in December 1864, he joined the twenty-second New York Volunteers Calvary as assistant surgeon.  In August, 1865, he was mustered out and located at Smithville Flats where for two years he practiced his profession, but not meeting with the success that he desired he came to this village in the spring of 1867 and has since been a resident of Oxford.  He was one of the best known physicians in the county and was frequently called in consultation with physicians of other towns.  He was a frequent attendant at medical associations and was a member of the Chenango County, Central New York and New York State medical societies, and was a member of the board of pension examiners of Chenango county in 1882-4.  He took an active interest in the affairs of the village and was several times elected president of the village, and has also held other offices of trust and responsibility.  For many years he has been a member of Oxford lodge F.&A.M. Oxford Lodge, R.A.M. and of the Norwich Commandery, K.T.  In 1866 he married Miss Elizabeth T Gleason who still survives him.  Three children, Charles D., Walter E. and Zada are also left to mourn his loss and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out to those afflicted ones. The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday and consisted of a short service at the house with the Masonic service at the grave in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Raymond W. Parsons

Bainbridge News, May 31, 1956

Raymond W. Parsons, of 37 Haendle Street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday May 26, 1956, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife, Hope I. Parsons; a daughter, Miss Clara Parsons, both of Binghamton; his father, Ben W. Parsons, of Oxford, and several cousins.  He was a member of Boulevard Methodist Church, Binghamton, Afton Lodge 360 F&AM, Vallonia Chapter 80, Royal Arch Masons, where he held the station of high priest in 1953.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Melvin J. Dodd officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Parsons and daughter were former residents of Bainbridge.

James B. Hill

Died August 21, 1959 in Johnson City, NY

James B. Hill, 80, only surviving brother of Broome County Republican chairman William H. Hill, collapsed while walking in Main Street in Johnson City [Broome Co., NY] yesterday afternoon and was pronounced dead at 1:40 p.m. at Wilson Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will take place at 3 p.m. Monday at the J.F Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, with the Rev. Rolland J. Crompton of Hillcrest officiating.  A verdict of natural cause was issued by Coroner Glenn Tymeson of Lisle.  Mr. Hill was seen by a Johnson City Post Office employee as he collapsed on a sidewalk at Main and Balwin streets, near the entrance of First Baptist Church.  Johnson City police ambulance was called by the postal worker. The ambulance arrived at the hospital at 1:30 p.m.  Mr.  Hill, who lived at 27 Jenison Avenue, Johnson City, with his sister, Mrs. Bessie H. Fell, had gone out on a series of errands shortly before his collapse.  He was a frequent stroller in the village's business center.  He bore a strong resemblance to William H. Hill, 83, who is publisher of the Binghamton Sun as well as county GOP leader.  James Hill was the youngest of the six children of the late Rev. and Mrs. J. William Hill.  His brothers Joseph, Samuel, and George all are deceased.  Like the GOP county chairman, James hill attended Binghamton Central High School.  In his late teenage years he was employed by Endicott Johnson and became a foreman in the EJ Pioneer Factory.  He later joined a shoe firm in Brocton, Mass., and about 1925, went to England where he was superintendent of a shoe factory until shortly before World War 2, when he retired.  In addition to William H. Hill and Mrs. Fell he is survived by and four nephews and two nieces. They are Miss Dorothy Hill of Endicott and Richard Hill of Hillcrest, children of William H. Hill, and the late Joseph Hill's four children, Miss Doris Hill, Newell, James and William H. Hill, 2d, all of Binghamton.  Mr. Hill was a member of Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial Methodist church in Johnson City. Burial is to be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell [Broome Co., NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 22, 1894

BURLINGAME:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 134, 1894 Mary Isabella [Burlingame], wife of Hiley Burlingame, age 29 years.

FOSGATE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 16, 1894, Guy [Fosgate] son of Mrs. Bertha A. Fosgate, aged 23 years 7 months.

FARRELL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 19, 1894, Mary A. [Farrell] daughter of James and Kittie Farrell, age 3 years 9 months.

ROMANS:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], Nov. 16, 1894, Mr. Edward W Romans of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], age 42 years.

BROST:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 18, 1894, Mrs. Sarah A. Brost, age 46 years.

BUTTON:  On West Hill, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 8, 1894, Mr. George Button, aged 71 years.

OLDS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 13, 1894, Mr. Abel Olds, aged 92 years.

NEWTON:  In San Francisco Cal.  Nov. 1, 1894, Mrs. Sarah H.A. Newton, wife of Palmer Newton formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (March 17)

Lila Aldrich

Died November 4, 1942 in Vernon Center, NY

Mrs. Lila Aldrich, aged 71, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Maple Park Home, Vernon Center [Oneida Co. NY], after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband, Lester Aldrich, one daughter, Mrs. Robert Patton of Oneonta, two sons, William Aldrich of Seneca Falls, Marshal Aldrich of Washington, D.C., and one brother, Jesse Norton of Norwich.  The funeral will be held at The Maple Park Home at 1 p.m. Friday with burial in the White Store cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Alice Belle Ainsworth

September 1, 1871 - April 8, 1959 (Preston, NY)

The death of Miss Alice Belle Ainsworth, a former resident here, occurred Saturday night following a long period of failing health.  The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ainsworth, she was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], September 1, 1871.  Miss Ainsworth, who resided for several years in this city with the late Myrtle Edelman, was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of South New Berlin.  Her nearest survivor is a cousin, Mrs. Laura Gilcher of Syracuse.  Funeral services will be held from the Breese Funeral Home at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.  Rev. D.G. DeBoer, pastor of the First Congregational church will officiate.  Burial will be made in South New Berlin.

Nellie A. Dyer
Died April 9, 1937 in Binghamton, NY

Mrs. Frank M. Dyer of 51 Main Street died at 9 o'clock Friday morning in the Binghamton City Hospital [Broome Co., NY] after a short illness.  She is survived by her husband, Dr. Frank M. Dyer; two sons, Howard S. Dyer of Binghamton and R. Stuart Dyer of Cornell Medical Center, New York City; one daughter, Dorothy Dyer of Binghamton; two brothers, Arthur W. Alexander of Binghamton and Wilber R. Alexander of Conklin Road; one sister, Mrs. H.I. Johnston of Binghamton. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at her home. The Rev. Wilson E. Tanner will officiate. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Frank L. DeMunn.

The funeral of Mrs. Frank M. Dyer was held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from her home, 51 Main Street.  The Rev. Wilson E. Tanner officiated.  The pallbearers were Dr. Charles M. Allaben, Dr. Perry Shaw, Dr. V.W. Bergstrom, Dr. George S. Lape, Charles Worden and George Young. Burial was in Floral Park Cemetery [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY].

Death Notices

Mrs. William Allen occurred at her home near Dimock Hollow Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 1912, at 3 o'clock.  She had been ill two or three weeks and her death was due to heart disease.  Her age was 63 years.  A husband and children survive.  Funeral will occur from the late home Saturday, at 1 o'clock.  [Melissa D. Allen, of Morris, Otsego Co., NY]

MESICK:  The funeral of Mrs. Harriet E. Mesick will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City. The Rev. Lloyd S. Ruland will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.  [d. 9 April 1937, Binghamton, NY]

The funeral of Charles Ward was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Teft, Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. M.R. Weaver, of liberty, officiating.  There were many floral pieces.  Burial was in the cemetery in South New Berlin.  [Charles I. Ward, d. 5 Aug. 1937, Norwich, NY]

ARNOLD:  At Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 10, 1918, Mrs. Frances J. Arnold, aged 72 years.  Funeral April 15 and interment in White Store cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

GAGE:  At Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], April 7, 1918, Leon C. Gage, aged 16 years.  Funeral April 10 and burial at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

DOOLITTLE:  At Latham's Corners, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], April 22, 1905, of tuberculosis, Nelson Doolittle, aged 19 years.

Mrs. Russel Wheeler who formerly resided here. died at her home near the village of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] on Monday of this week.  Jared Bailey, Rev. L.E. Wheeler and others from this vicinity attended the funeral which was held on Thursday.  [Flora Wheeler, d. 5 Feb. 1917, Morris, NY]

Otselic History

Early Doctors of South Otselic

Frank E. Cox

DeRuyter Gleaner, March 6, 1942

When I was a mere child, there was a Doctor Snow, who lived near Upper Beaver Meadow.  They came to our Baptist church.  I noticed the Mrs. most for she had an abundant head of hair, and it was just as white as snow.  Why! yes it was snow of course, or a part of her at least.  Doctor Nathan Snow, was living in Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] as late as 1869.  I do not know why he was called Doctor, or about his success along that way.

Doctor Frederick S. Sewell was with us along through the 1850s, but finally moved to New York City, where he met with great success as a specialist.

In the olden time of long ago there was a Doctor Scranton, south of us, who relieved the ailing once for many years in Pharsalia, Pitcher and nearby places.

What a difference in the treating of the sick fifty years has wrought.  Now [in 1923] we have conveniences and the R.N.  For over 25 years I put up medicines and prescriptions for Dr. DeWitt Crumb.  I began in the business here in 1878, shortly after he had located here.  Seventy and more years ago, when the Doctor was called, he looked at your tongue, felt your pulse, called for piece of paper to cut in little squares and proceeded to dish out powdered things, with his penknife, onto the little squares of paper, 8 or 10 as a kid I often watched the process, sometimes two or three kinds of powders to each little paper. The Doctors became expert in folding the little squares.  "To be taken in a little water every two hours."  "I will call again soon." and he was gone.  Of course the winter months were the most severe on the Doctors.  No plowed out roads then.  I knew of two instances in the night when DeWitt Crumb had to leave his old white mare (the racker) and she could go where the snow was not too deep, and wade over for miles.  One in Pharsalia.  That man told me about it, and said he always had a warm spot in his heart for Dr. Crumb after that.  Three successive seasons in the 1880s he brought my Elora safely through the insidious diphtheria. 

I remember Dr. Purdy or Purdie (Chenango County history spells it both ways) with horse and two wheeled gig jogging along, just about as fast as a man could walk.  He was at our home professionally many times in 1861 and again in 1870.  My father knew him well for they were boys together in Smyrna.  Father learning the wagon making trade.  Purdie studying medicine.  He attended my brother Fred when he broke his thigh bone, when only 16 months old.  I can remember his screams yet for the doctor had to pull the leg straight.  It had been about 24 hours and the muscles had pulled the splintered bone apart.  It was then bound to a wooden strip to keep in place.  Purdie did not come again for two weeks.  In the mean time he had chickenpox.  During the winter we children, three, had had the whooping cough, and brother and I had had "inflammation on the lungs."  He was a mere skeleton and did not run alone until 18 months old.  I only 8-1/2 years old picked him p from his fall down a few stair steps, he was crying piteously, and I trying to quiet him.  Mother was in the chamber (old house all one room) packing away some maple sugar.  I thought at first that I would stand the baby up upon the table for I was walking the floor, trying to quiet him, and then suppose it should be something the matter with his legs. it would not answer to do it.  However mother soon came and relieved me. 

During the summer of 1870, Dr. Purdie had care of my brother-in-law (Merton M. Tallett's) foot.  Four wounds with one stroke of the axe.  One would scarce believe it could happen. We, I was 14, were in the woods after stove wood, and had started out when he stopped to cut a small sapling.  The axe caught on a twig, glanced and struck his foot, sliced off the tops of three toes and made an ugly gash in top of instep.  The Doctor came to dress the wounds often for all of two months.  Purdie was a well read man and a successful Doctor, but he had one failing.  

Speaking of Mike I believe there were two of the name near the Center, along in the early auto days, a proud purchaser at DeRuyter was trying out the capabilities of his new machine.  It was quite an experience to be able to say you had even rode in an automobile.  They were about to try South Hill.  "All aboard" and Mike jumped in.  There was no wind shield or top to the rig, and it was windy. They made just about 20 m.p.h.  Mike grew white in the face and he was sitting tight holding on with both hands.  At the summit the car slacked up to turn around when Mike quietly stepped out.  The driver says, "wait we are going right back down."  Mike says.  "All right go ahead, I am not in such a devilish hurry but what I can walk back."  

South Otselic, March, 1942 --Frank E. Cox (at 86)

Obituaries (March 8)

David G. Aplin
Died July 17, 1937 in Norwich, NY

David G. Aplin, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Aplin of Norwich, R.D. [Chenango Co., NY] died Saturday night within a half hour after his birth at the home of his parents.  Interment was made Monday afternoon in the Norwich Quarter cemetery.  Besides the parents, a brother, Robert, survives.

Martha C. Anderson
Died March 12, 1942 in New Berlin, NY

The many friends of Mrs. D.E. Anderson are sorry to learn that she does not seem to recover from her recent auto accident in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] when she suffered serious chest and head injuries.  On Monday she was taken to the Chase Memorial hospital at New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], for observation and treatment.  Her friends hope to hear of a betterment in her condition.

Later:  Mrs. Anderson passed away Thursday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock, aged 60 years.  The funeral services will take place at the Breese Funeral home in Norwich Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. Anderson and family.

Chenango Telegraph, March 17, 1942

Mrs. Martha C. Anderson, wife of Dan E. Anderson of the Chenango Lake road, died in the Chase Memorial Hospital at New Berlin Thursday afternoon at 1:45, aged 60 years.  Mrs. Anderson's death is attributed to injuries she suffered in an automobile accident about four weeks ago near Binghamton when the Anderson automobile figured in a collision with a bus.  Mrs. Anderson was born in Owego Sept. 20, 1881. She was united in marriage with Mr. Anderson Sept. 22, 1937, in New York city.  Mrs. Anderson sustained an injury to her head and is believed to have received internal injuries. She is survived by her husband, four stepchildren, Laverne Anderson of South new Berlin, Miss Olive Anderson of Castle Point, and Richard and Donald Anderson of the Chenango Lake road. Two brothers and two sisters also survive.  Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Baptist church at South New Berlin and the Victor Rebeckah lodge at South New Berlin.

Marriage Notice
Norwich Sun, August 1937

New York:  Daniel E. Anderson, 56, a farmer, widower, of Norwich, and Miss Martha Caroline Hollenback, 55, of 507 West 121st street, New York, will be married here on September 15 in Riverside church.  The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Eugene Carder. They procured a license to wed at the marriage bureau here Monday afternoon.  Mr. Anderson was born in Norwich, the son of Orrin L. and Alice Skinner Anderson.  Miss Hollenback, who is the daughter of William H. and Mary Hollenback, was born in Owego, N.Y.

Norwich Sun, October 7, 1937

Wednesday September 22, Miss Martha C. Hollenback of New York, formerly of Owego [Tioga Co., NY, and Daniel E. Anderson of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], were married in Riverside church in new York.  Mr. and Mr.s Anderson will reside in Norwich.

Alice C. Anderson

Died May 27, 1935 in New Berlin, NY

The death of Alice C. Anderson, wife of Orrin L. Anderson, occurred at 9 o'clock Monday night at the family home in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], five miles east of this city.  Mrs. Anderson, a lifelong resident of this vicinity and very well known, was 74 years of age. Besides her husband, one son, Daniel E., of the town of Norwich and three grandchildren, survive. Her death is not only a great sorrow to her family but to a wide circle of friends as well. The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Breese funeral home in Norwich. Rev. N.S. McPherson, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery.

Anna E. Teed

July 28, 1868 - August 9, 1946

Mrs. Anna E. Teed, 10 River street, passed away at the Sidney hospital this afternoon following a heart attack.  She was the widow of Elmer Teed. who passed away some years ago.  Mrs. Teed was born July 28, 1868, at Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY].  She is survived by two sons, William Teed of this place, with whom she resided, and Robert Teed of Elmira.  Funeral services will be held at the Carr & Landers funeral parlors Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Carlton Opdyke, pastor of the Congregational church will officiate. The burial will be in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY]

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna E. Teed were held at the Carr and Landers Funeral Parlors Monday afternoon, August 13, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Carlton Opdyke, pastor of the Congregational Church, officiated.  Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery.  Mrs. Teed had her home on River street with her son, William E. Teed, where she passed away Thursday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m.  She was taken ill the previous Tuesday afternoon.  Mrs.Teed was born July 28, 1868, at Cannonsville. She married Elmer Teed in 1886 and they lived in Masonville for three years.  They came to Sidney to reside 54 years ago.  Mr. Teed passed away about 12 years ago.  Mr. Teed passed away about 12 years ago.  Mrs. Teed was a member of the Congregational Church.  She is survived by two sons, William E. Teed, employed in Scintilla, and Robert Teed of Elmira, and a granddaughter, Freda Teed.  She is also survived by nephews and nieces.  A son, Raymond Teed, passed away in 1917.

Edson Smith

June 9, 1914 - June 24, 1944

Reported killed in action in France on June 24 is Pvt. Edson H. Smith, 30, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fayette L. Smith of Bianbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. according to a telegram received from the War Department.  Previously his parents had received a telegram stating that he was missing in action on that date.  Pvt. Smith, who was an infantryman, had been in France since the invasion of Normandy. The last letter his parents received form him was dated June 18, just six days before the fatal hour.  Edson entered the service April 1, 1942, and received his training at Camp Croft, S.C., Camp Gordon, Ga., and Camp Gordon Johnston, Fla., and arrived in England in January of this year.  He has three brothers in the service, Pfc. Harold Smith, who is in England, Lt. Robert F. Smith, a pilot in Italy, and Fayette L. Smith, Jr., S 2/C, AOM, of Memphis, Tenn.  Pvt. Smith was born in Bainbridge June 9, 1914.  He attended Bainbridge High School and St. Peter's Church. Before entering the service he was employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co., Sidney.  Surviving besides his parents and three brothers already mentioned are two brothers, Claude Smith and Kenneth Smith, both of Bainbridge; his grandmother, Mrs. Belle Smith and an aunt, Mrs. Nina Lovejoy, both of Harpursville.

Marriages (March 6)

Priest - Evans

Married September 22, 1898 in Great Bend, PA

Married, Thursday evening, Sept. 22d, at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. J.N. Lee, at Great Bend, Pa., Mrs. Gertrude Lee Evans to Herbert E. Priest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Priest of Bainbridge.  After a short wedding tour they will reside in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  congratulations are extended.

Humphrey - Goodenough

Married October 13, 1898 in Bainbridge, NY

Married, at the home of the groom, Thursday evening, Oct. 13th, by Rev. Arthur Spaulding, Miss Levantia Goodenough and Mr. Frank Y. Humphrey, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Burrows - Taylor

Married November 2, 1898 in Deposit, NY

At the home of the bride, on Main street, at eight o'clock last evening, in the presence of a few intimate friends and relatives, Mrs. Aliph Taylor and Mr. James T. Burrows, were united in marriage by Rev. Dr. G.A. Liggett.  All Deposit congratulates.

Burlison - Howe

Married January 4, 1899 in Bainbridge, NY

Married by the Rev. J.E. Vassar at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howe in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], their daughter, Emma A. Howe, to Fred E. Burlison of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]Wednesday evening, January 4th.

Gardner - Griggs

Married October 9, 1943 

Mrs. Hazel Esther Gardner of 33 Fayette Street and William L. Griggs of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] were married Saturday night, Oct. 9, in the parsonage of the First Baptist Church by the Rev. John Sivewright. They will reside at 84 Main Street, Afton, after Nov. 1.

Northrup-Taylor

Married March 1, 1958 at East Guilford, NY

Miss Joan Wanda Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor of Mt. Upton, R.D. 1 [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of William E. Northrup of Mt. Upton Saturday, March 1, at 2 in the East Guilford First Presbyterian church.  Mr. Northrup is the son of James Northrup of Treadwell and Mrs. Theresa Northrup of Cliffside, Goodyear Lake.  Rev. LeRoy A. Gemmell, pastor of the church, officiated at the double ring ceremony, Clinton Taylor, uncle of the bride, furnished the wedding music. The bride was given in marriage by her father.  She wore a floor length gown of white lace over taffeta with pleated skirt and scalloped neck line.  Her veil was fingertip length.  Her attendants were Miss Barbara Markert of Cazenovia, maid of honor; Miss Marjorie Northrup and Miss Dolores Northrup of Goodyear Lake, bridesmaids; Miss Sharon Northrup, flower girl. The Misses Northrup are sisters of the bridegroom. Their gowns were styled identically of net over taffeta.  Miss Market was in pink, Miss Marjorie Northrup and Miss Sharon Northrup in Yellow and Miss Dolores Northrup in blue.  Jon Boyce of Sidney was best man and Charles Ostrander and Rodney Schultes of Rockdale ushered. A reception for 100 guests was held in the church parlors. The bridegroom is a 1957 graduate of Mt. Upton High school and is employed at the Atlantic service station on Riverside, Sidney.  Mrs. Northrup was graduated from Sidney Central school in 1957 and is employed at the state police barracks.

Clark - Briggs

Married September 7, 1946 in Deposit, NY

Miss Vera Jean Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Briggs of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage to Lloyd A. Clark, Jr., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday, Sept. 7.  The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents by the Rev. Clyde H. Snell, pastor of the Methodist church. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Briggs, sister-in-law and brother of the bride.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a suit of gold gabardine with brown accessories.  Her corsage was of talisman rosebuds.  Mrs. Durwood Briggs wore a brown suit with gold accessories and a corsage of yellow rosebuds.  Mrs. Briggs, mother of the bride, wore a black crepe dress and a red corsage.  Mrs. Henry Dooley, mother of the groom, wore a navy crepe dress with a red corsage. A buffet luncheon was served following the ceremony to the 20 guests present. Refreshments included a three-tier wedding cake. The bride is a graduate of Deposit Central school.  She completed two years at Ithaca college and has been attending the University of Miami. The groom is a graduate of William and Mary college in Virginia.  He spent three and a half years in the navy.  The couple will make their home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Marriage Notices - 1845

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by the Rev. Lyman Sperry, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Philo Hoag to Miss Mary Sexton.  [Chenango Telegraph, Jan. 1, 1845]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 13th inst. by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Henry Olendorf, Esq. to Mrs. Eliza Presson, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Telegraph, Jan. 15, 1845]

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by the Rev. M. Lawson, Mr. Cyrenas Crosby, merchant, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Ruth R. Per Lee, daughter of Walter Per Lee Esq. of the former place.

Obituaries (March 5)

Rhoby (Winsor) Delavan
December 18, 1821 - February 25, 1909

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral services of Mrs. Rhoby Delavan, aged 88 years, were held Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.T. Robinson, Rev. W.B. Rogers, of Christ Church, officiating.  Mrs. Delavan was born in this village, and has spent most of her life here.  She was the widow of the late George Delavan and leaves two daughters, Mrs. W.F. Robinson and Mrs. I.S. Truitt.

R.W. Akerly

June 22, 1821 - June 22, 1912

R.W. Akerly, one of the oldest residents of this village, died Tuesday morning at 8:30.  Mr. Akerly was 91 years old, having passed his last birthday on the 22d day of this month.  His advanced age had brought on failing health for several weeks.  Two days previous to his death he took to the bed and his life gradually ebbed away.  Mr. Akerly had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for over fifty years and up to a few years ago successfully followed his trade of carpentry and many of the houses which stand in this village today testify to his artisanship.  He was born in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], June 22, 1821.  In 1848, he was married to Harriet L. Root, who died January 30, 1871.  Two daughters and one son were born to this union, Cora E., wife of Adelbert Smith, who died November 30, 1874, Mary L. wife of Dewitt Chamberlain, who died some fifteen years ago, and Owen Dwight Akerly, who went west when twenty years of age and since has been given up as dead as no information has come from him in many years.  In 1874, Mr. Akerly married Elizabeth Scriber, who survives him at the age of 92.  The deceased was a highly respected citizen.  He had been for many years a vestryman of St. Peter's Church and was always a regular attendant at the church services.  He was a very friendly man, well liked and regarded.  He was much admired for his long life, retaining his capabilities and activities nearly to the last. The funeral was held today, Thursday afternoon, with prayer at the house at 1:30 and services in St. Peter's Church at 2 p.m.  Members of the vestry acted as bearers.  Rev. L.L. Weller conducted the services.  Burial was in the Episcopal cemetery.  Besides the aged wife, the deceased is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Daisy Akerly, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Andrew Lawrence, of Windsor, and one grandson, Leon Smith, of Schenevus.

Chester Jarvis Bresee

Died April 14, 1953 in Afton, NY

Chester Jarvis Bresee, 96, died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Grant, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], after a short illness. Besides his daughter, he is survived by two granddaughters, Mrs. Thomas Randall of Gloversville and Mrs. Harvey Wehmeir of Lafayette, Calif.; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  He was an honorary member of Union lodge 108, F&AM, of Towanda, Pa., and a life-long member of Afton Methodist church. The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral home in Afton, where friends may call.

Michael Ryan

Died October 19, 1954 in Deposit, NY

A retired farmer and lifelong resident of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], Michael Ryan died at his Beebe Hill home at 12:40 Tuesday morning, Oct. 19, 1954, after a long illness.  He was 86 years old.  Mr. Ryan was born May 13, 1868, at Deposit, son of Dennis and Kathrine Leo [Ryan].  He was married Nov. 27, 1908 to Mary Margaret Dunleavy who survives him.  Mr. Ryan was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church of Deposit.  Surviving besides his widow are two daughters, the Misses Kathrine J. and M. Eileen Ryan, both of Deposit and four sons, Paul, Lancaster; Bernard, Green Village, N.J.; Lawrence, West Hurley, and Vincent, Deposit.  A rosary was recited Thursday evening at 8:15 and high mass of requiem is to be celebrated this Friday morning at 9:30 at St. Joseph's church, Deposit. Burial is to be in St. joseph's church cemetery.

Emery Newby

Died June 25, 1958 in Oneonta, NY

Emery Newby, 58, of 5 Potter Avenue, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], died Wednesday at Fox Hospital, Oneonta.  He is survived by a nephew, Lloyd Wayman of Afton.  Born April 8, 1900 in West Sanford [Broome Co., NY], Mr. Newby was a carpenter's assistant on the D&H Railroad for 30 years. The body was removed to the Brookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.

Edna Couse

Died September 12, 1958, of Deposit, NY

Mrs. Edna (Ferry) Couse of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 1958, while en route by ambulance to the Sidney hospital. She had suffered a stroke a short time before.  She was 70 years of age.  Born near Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ferry. She taught school for many years in the vicinity of Masonville and Barbourville.  Her husband, Edgar Couse, passed away several years ago.  She was  a member of the Masonville Federated church. The funeral was held at the Walter A. Dains Funeral home in Deposit on Sunday with the Rev. Ronald Thomas, pastor of the Deposit First Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial was in Masonville.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Clara Hager of Bainbridge and several nieces and nephews.

Obituaries (March 4, 2019

Mrs. Uriah Yale

Died August 8, 1906 in Minneapolis MN

Mrs. Frank Cooper of Bainbridge is in receipt of a letter from her nephew Stephen M. Yale of Minneapolis, announcing the death of his mother, who was the wife of the late Uriah Yale of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Yale was living with her son at Minneapolis.  We give below an extract from the letter:  "Mother's illness dates back to last March.  She had pleurisy and one lung filled up so that she had but little use of that for the last sixty days, however, the immediate cause of her death was a difficulty with the kidneys and the end came Wednesday, Aug. 8th, at nine in the evening.  The funeral was from our house on Friday, the 10th, at 2:30, and burial at Lakewood here in Minneapolis.  Our reasons for this would be apparent to every one that has been here and visited Lakewood.  Mother was born, as you know, in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] March 31, 1820, thereby making her 80 years of age, March 31st last.  She had during her illness the best of care by a competent nurse as well as all the attention that both Cora and I could give her, and also the services of the best physicians; but the race was run and I am so thankful to be able to say to you that the end was most peaceful; and I am also very glad to say that during her entire illness of about five months, she suffered very little pain, and was up in her chair a part of the time three days before she died. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E.R. Pope of the Central Baptist church of this city of which she was a member, and the bearers were the deacons of this church.  Our office was closed that afternoon and services were attended by the office force in a body."

William Thayer

Died December 11, 1906 in Bainbridge, NY

William Thayer, died from consumption at his home, on River street, Thursday afternoon, at the age of 66 years.  Mr. Thayer had been ill for about a year but had not been considered seriously so until about three weeks ago, since which time he has been confined to the house.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Mead, who resides with her parents. The funeral will be held today (Thursday) at 2 o'clock, at the Methodist church, Rev. G.E. VanWoert officiating. Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], conducted by the Masonic fraternity.

William H. Carr

Died September 16, 1946 in Afton, NY

William H. Carr, 77, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died this morning at the Afton Hospital, following a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Clara Craig Carr of Afton; six daughters, Mrs. Ethel Fletcher, of Afton, Mildred of New York City, Susan of Hartford, Conn., Mrs. J.R. Stroup of Newtonville, Mass., Mrs. Arthur MacDonald of Norristown, Pa., and Marion Carr of Washington, D.C.; two sons, Robert and John P., both of Washington, D.C.; a brother, Geroge H., of Brookfield, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren.  Arrangements by Karschner Funeral home in Afton.

Dorothy M. Hyatt

Died April 13, 1944, of Endicott, NY

Miss Dorothy M. Hyatt, 23, of 110 Roosevelt Avenue, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa., after a long illness.  She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hyatt of Endicott; a brother, J. Edgar Hyatt of this city; also two nieces and several aunts and uncles.  Miss Hyatt was a member of the Frist Methodist Church of Endicott and an IBM employee. The body was removed to the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott.  

Dorothy (Brandt) Shubert

Died October 21, 1940, of Franklin, NY

The death of Mrs. Paul Shubert of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] occurred on Monday, Oct. 21, at Homer Folks hospital in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  While an hospital patient only a few days she had been in ill health the past two years.  A native of Denmark, she came to Bainbridge with her parents when a child.  In June, 1938, she married Paul Shubert of Franklin.  Surviving is her husband.  She leaves also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kristian Brandt of Bainbridge, two brothers and two sisters.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Howard funeral chapel in Franklin, Rev. S.E. Sargeant officiating, with burial in the Ouleout Valley cemetery.

Hattie (Woodford) Bradish

Died November 27, 1943, of Bainbridge

Mrs. Hattie Woodford Bradish, wife of P.F.C. Asa L. Bradish, of the U.S. Air Force, died Nov. 27 in a hospital in Philadelphia where she had gone for treatment.  When her husband entered the service she was very patriotic and continued her work at the Scintilla Magneto plant in Sidney; although failing in health she carried on her work until October.  On Nov. 10, she went to Philadelphia for treatment accompanied by her mother and sister who were at her side to do all they could to relieve her suffering. She kept up hope until the end of getting medical aid, and for her husband's return. Born Nov. 24, 1908 at Jackson, Pa., she was the daughter of Leigh and Louise Woodford. She was graduated form Afton High School, and on Nov. 23, 1927, she was united in marriage to Asa Lawrence Bradish at Norwich.  Most of their married life was spent in Bainbridge and vicinity. She is survived by her husband, P.F.C. Asa L. Bradish, somewhere in Italy; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Woodford, of Sidney Center; two sisters, Mrs. Earl McCann, of Seneca Falls, and Mrs. Gleason Higley, of Sidney Center; and one brother, Albert Woodford, of Sidney Center. Funeral services were held at Colwell's Chapel, Bainbridge; Dec. 1, at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Hall, of Sidney Center, officiating.  Interment was in the vault in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

Rest, dear Hattie, thy work is o'er,

Thy loving hands will toil no more,

Time was too short to say farewell

To those she thought of and loved so well.

Yes, we miss her, oh, we miss her

When we see her vacant chair,

And how sad the room without her

For there's no dear Hattie there.

Friends may think the wound is healed

But little do they know our sorrow,

That lies within our hearts concealed.

150th Anniversary, First Methodist Bainbridge, 1966

Bainbridge DAR Presents First Methodist Church with Plaque

December 1966:  The Ag-Wron-Doug-Was Chapter of the DAR presented a bronze plaque to the First Methodist church of Bainbridge on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the church's establishment.  

Left to right:  Charles Loller (church trustee), Kenneth Benson (church trustee), Alan Nichols, Gary Holdredge, Clifford White (church trustee), Donald Sweet, Tom Hovey, Kermit Nichols (president of the Board of Trustees, Cal Loker (church trustee), Mrs. Newton Hovey (DAR), Ronald Drachler, the Rev. Donald Washburn (church pastor), Harry Smith and Ronald Drachler, Jr.

Blog Post Listing February 18 to March 3, 2019

Listing of blog postings for February 18 to March 3, 2019

Obituaries

Posted February 18, 2019

Isabella (Baker) Dalrymple (Marlboro MA, Pharsalia, 1859)

Roy Brown (Hamilton, 1900) Drowning

Clark Johnson (Willet, 1900)  Accidental

Gilbert Stanton (Brookfield, Smyrna, 1900

Death Notices - 1859

     Stephen Winsor (Guilford 73y)

     Mrs. Leonard Cole (Guilford)

     Benjamin Davis (New Berlin, 81y)

     Lydia May Willard (4y)

     Lydia J. Hyde (Pitcher, 9 months)

Posted February 19, 2019
Reuben T. Comstock (Brooklyn, Norwich, 1875)
Rev. Jonathan K. Peck (Brakel, Kingston, 1900)  Died in the pulpit
Herman H. Dimick (White Plains, Southampton, L.I., Plymouth, 1900)
Dr. Flavius Packer (Smyrna, Pawling, 1930)

Posted February 20, 2019
Details of Tragic Accident, Harpursville, June 1912--Death of Lewis H. Morgan

Posted February 22, 2019
Elizabeth A. (Ward) Walker (Guilford, Oxford, 1912)
Elizabeth Tifft (Coventry, 1912)
Mary Smith Lawton (Greene, 1912)
Dr. Frank E. Gray (Binghamton, Greene, 1912)

Posted February 23, 2019
Charles Jackson (1912)
Randolph King Atwater (Greene, 1912)
Sarah Beach (Greene, 1912)
Harry G. Horton (Afton, 1958)
George W. Hill (Johnson City, 1957)

Posted February 24, 2019
John Van Wagenen (Oxford, 1846)
Harriet Elizabeth Foote (Smyrna, Batavia, 1846)
Emiline A. Doolittle (Binghamton, 1954)
Charlene (Johnson) Archer (Bainbridge, 1944)  Train/car accident
Francis B. Fisher (Norwich, Brooklyn, 1883)
Death Notices - 1894
     Dwight Babcock (New Berlin, 30y)
     Caroline Adams (Scrantin PA, Norwich)
     Irving Taintor (Sangamon IL, Oxford, 84y)
     Lovina Jaynes (East Troy, WI, 62y)
     Hattie E. Lansing (Cedar Rapids, IA, Greene, 31y)

Posted February 26, 2019
Tirzah A. Gregory (Norwich, 1842)
Isaac Foote (Smyrna, 1842)
Emily T. Moses (Deposit, 1906)
Myra R. (Lum) Silvey (Bainbridge, 1956)
Milo A. Saxton (Endicott, 1959)
Death Notice - 1842
     Edith Parker (Norwich, 73y)

Posted February 27, 2019
Oria R. Baker (Bainbridge, 1894)
Edna (Davis) Ireland (West Bainbridge, 1897)
Rena B. Teetsell (Endicott, 1953)
Leona M. Davey (Port Dickinson, 1959)
Myra (Margaret) Smith Tingley (Norwich, 1954)
Death Notices - 1847
     Aleada Cady (Smithville, Norwich, 24y)
     L. Keanett Brewer (Plymouth, 18y)

Posted March 1, 2019
Thomas Jefferson Lyon (Binghamton, West Bainbridge, 1903)
Richard E. Guile (Unadilla, Oneonta, 1955)
Verna R. Snyder (Endicott, 1957)
Gertrude M. (Ireland) Loomis (Oxford, 1959)

Posted March 2, 2019
Peter M. Packard (Bainbridge, Cowanesque PA, 1903)
Sophia P. Davis (Afton, 1904)
William Fields Doolittle (Broad Acres, 1944)
Whit Yeoman McHugh (Afton, 1955)
Lemuel B. Mitchell (Endicott, 1955)
Death Notices - 1847
     Sally R. Barnes (Norwich, 28y)
     Lorin Cushman (Plymouth, 45y)
     Naomi Purdy (Norwich, 86y)
     William Peters (Oxford, 28y)

Marriages

Posted February 21, 2019
Morell W. Ketchum - Hattie E. Race (Smithville, 1883)
Jessie White - Merton E. Graves (Holmesville, 1900)
Pearl M. Slater - Franklin M. Heady (Norwich/Oneida, 1911)
Marriages Notices
     William  H. Stewart - Helen M. Huntley (Plymouth, 1865)
     Myron Ford - Malvina Barber (German/McDonough, 1865)
     George Bently - Maryette Miller (Guilford/Afton, 1865)
     George W. Little/Anna Kelsie (Sherburne, 1870)
     George C> Mericle - Adelaide S. Wilson (Omaha NB/Wellsville, 1870)

Posted February 25, 2019
Esther Warner - Charles L. Fuller (Deposit, 1945)
Phyllis Gifford - Ralph Lowe (Afton, 1959)
Barbara Hope Hager - Dale Richard Wagner (Masonville, 1959)
Marriage Notices
     Smith Slocum -Almira B. North (Norwich, 1846)
     Seth G. Pellett - Mary Westcott (Norwich, 1846)
     Edward F. Thomas - Francis A. Shedd (Cuyler/Truxton, 1846)
     Silas Cheesbro - Permelia Blodgett (Brookfield/Plymouth, 1859)
     Lamott Crowell - Cornelia Hall (Sherburne/Lebanon, 1875)
     William H. Dwight - Frances A. Graves (Syracuse/Norwich, 1875)
     Uriah Crandall - Lucy A. Burchard (Norwich, 1875)
     Abel Comstock - Sarah J. Bennette (Smyrna, 1875)
     Albert Gould - Mary Wyman (Sherburne, 1875)
     Jay T. Potter - Mary E. Bulger (Stockbridge, 1875)
     DeVer S.  Higgins - Ida J. Cook (Otselic, 1875)
     Willis L. Aylesworth - Gertrude Bradshaw (Afton, 1875)
     W.H. Purdy - Mary Boswell (Sherburne/Howard Lake MN, 1875)

Posted March 3, 2019
Leverette P. Hall - Mary Burlison (Oxford, 1902)
Harry W. Lee - Nellie M. Kellogg (Oneonta, 1900)
Charles P. Knight - Minnie Briggs (Binghamton/Smyrna, 1901)
Leland C. Yale - Ida May Rowe (Bainbridge/Oneonta, 1901)
Marriage Notices
     Johnson F. Paddock - Temmy E. Bushly (Herkimer Co/Norwich, 1842)
     George N. Carhart - Ann Eliza Foote (Bainbridge/Oxford, 1847)
     William H. Bearsley, M.D. - Catharine T. Phillips (Coventry, 1847)
     Thomas Pryce - Miss Newell (Rochester IN/LaPorte IN, 1847)
     Augustus Wheeler - Lydia Ann Eddy (Greene, 1847)

Miscellaneous

Posted March 3, 2019
Bainbridge DAR presents plaque to Methodist Church - 1966 (Photo)

Marriages (March 3)

Hall - Burlison

Married February 10, 1902 in Bainbridge, NY

Married Monday evening, [February] 10, at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. J.S. Crompton, Miss Mary Burlison of Oxford and Leverette P. Hall of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY.

Lee - Kellogg

Married April 15, 1900 in Franklin, NY

The Oneonta Star of Monday announced the marriage of its editor, Harry W. Lee with Miss Nellie M. Kellogg, which occurred Sunday morning at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Kellogg of Treadwell, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY] Rev. J.N. Lee of Great Bend, Pa., father of the groom, performed the marriage ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Lee upon their return from a wedding trip will begin housekeeping in Oneonta and will receive their friends after May 15th.  The groom was a student of Bainbridge during his father's pastorate over the M.E. church of this place several years ago.  His friends here all join with the Republican in hearty congratulations upon his assumption of marital honors.

Knight - Briggs

Married June 19, 1901 in Smyrna, NY  

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Toby and Mr. and Mrs. Abner Searles drove yesterday to Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] to attend the wedding of Charles P. Knight, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and Miss Minnie Briggs of Smyrna, which event occurred at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the bride's home in the village. The wedding festivities were on a large scale, many guests being present who were served to refreshments by a caterer from Utica. The groom, Mr. Knight, is employed in the Western Union telegraph office in Binghamton, and is the son of Mrs. Eva Parsons Knight, of that city, and grandson of Nelson Parsons, a former well known citizen of Bainbridge, but now deceased.

Yale - Rowe

Married May 15, 1901 in Oneonta, NY

Ida May [Rowe], daughter of Mrs. Carrie Rowe of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], was married last Wednesday afternoon, May 15th, at four o'clock to Mr. Leland C. Yale also of this village. The ceremony was performed at the Free Baptist church by the bride's pastor, Rev. Charles S. Pendleton, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and invited guests. The church was handsomely decorated for the occasion with palms and fragrant Easter lilies.  Miss Carrie Rowe of Cooperstown, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and L.H. Lincoln of Charlotte as best man. The ushers were Dr. J.M. Shay, Horace Stanton and Clarence Kirby of Oneonta, and S.R. Hollenbeck of Bainbridge. The wedding march was played by Miss McDermott and little Misses Ethel Edmunds and Helen Seybolt were flower girls. The bride's dress was of white silk mull and she carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridal veil was crowned by a wreath of white roses. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's sister., Mrs. Jay Bouton, 14 Valleyview street, bride and groom left on the evening train for Albany, where they will sojourn for a few days. Returning, Mr. and Mrs. Yale will reside at Bainbridge, where the former is one of the town's most estimable young ladies, and the latter, who has for several years been employed in the pharmacy of A.D Rowe, is a worthy and popular young man whose friends will wish for him a life of prosperity and of continued happiness. The presents were numerous, both ornamental and substantial as well as valuable--Oneonta Herald  The groom, who was born and reared in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], is an estimable young man and he will be warmly welcomed with his wife to establish a home in our village.  They will reside in the W.B. Matterson house on West Main street and will take possession next week.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, March 2, 1842

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst. by the Rev. V.M. Coryell, Mr. Johnson F. Paddock of Herkimer county, to Miss Temmy E. Bushly, of this village.

Chenango Telegraph, December 8, 1847

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult. by the Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. George N. Carhart, published of the Bainbridge Freeman, to Miss Ann Eliza Foote, of Oxford.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 25th ult. by the Rev. J.B. Hoyt, Wm. H. Beardsley, M.D. to Miss Catharine T. Phillips, all of the above place.

Chenango Telegraph, December 15, 1847

At Laporte (Ind.) Mr. Thomas Pryce, of Rochester (Ind.), to Miss Newell, of the former place.

Chenango Telegraph, December 29, 1847

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., by the Rev. J.T. Goodrich, Mr. Augustus Wheeler, to Miss Lydia Ann Eddy, both of that place.

Obituaries (March 2)

Peter M. Packard

February 10, 1903 in Cowanesque, PA

Peter M. Packard, a former prominent resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] died Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.B. Strang, in Cowanesque, Pa., aged eighty-three years.  Mr. Packard was the proprietor of all the stage routes in this section for many years and up to the time of the completion of the railroad service between Albany and Binghamton.  He was also a hotel keeper and with his esteemed wife served the public in a very satisfactory manner.  When he left Bainbridge he resumed hotel keeping at Spring Mills, N.Y.  Later he removed to Oxford where Mrs. Packard died in 1895.  Mr. Packard is remembered by many in Bainbridge and was esteemed for his liberality, kindness of heart and honorable life.  He was a plain man, unassuming in manner, but his dry, quaint humor made him an enjoyable companion.  He is survived by four children; two daughters and two sons, Joseph E. of Oxford, and Peter Packard of Elmira.  The remains were brought to Bainbridge on the 11:02 train this morning and interred in the Episcopal cemetery.  They were accompanied by all the children of the deceased.  Rev. Mr. Broughton, rector of St. Paul's church, Oxford, officiated.

Sophia P. Davis

Died July 9, 1904 at Afton, NY

Sunday morning, July 10, Mrs. Oliver Davis was found dead in her bed.  She had been ill with congestion of the lungs for the past two weeks but the immediate cause of her death was valvular heart trouble.  She is survived by her husband, two sons, Frank, who is here, and Fred, both of Elma, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. Adaline Angell. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with interment in East Side cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Rev. George Huntley officiating.

William Fields Doolittle

Died March 17, 1944 in Chenango, NY

William Fields Doolittle died at his home, 1451 Upper Front st., Broad Acres [Broome Co., NY], Friday at 4:30 p.m.  He is survived by his widow, Maude May Doolittle, one daughter, Mrs. John H. Rinker of Broad Acres; one son, Raymond E. Doolittle of Lisle, and four grandchildren. The body was removed to the William R. Chase & Son Funeral home, 44 Exchange st., where the funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. the Rev. G Arthur Woodsey will officiate. Burial in Chenango Valley Cemetery.

Whit Yeoman McHugh

Died September 23, 1955 9 in Afton, NY

Whit Yeoman McHugh, of 30 Spring Street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at 2:45 p.m. Friday at his home, after a short illness.  He is survived b his wife, Mrs. Jessie E. McHugh; a son, Donald Coburn McHugh; a granddaughter, Colleen M. McHugh, and a grandson, Donald Sheridan McHugh, all of Afton.  He was a member of Afton Lodge 360, F&AM, and was a volunteer fireman for the Afton Fire Department for 48 years.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral home, Afton.

Lemuel B. Mitchell

Died September 24, 1955 in Endicott, NY

Lemuel B. Mitchell, 76, of 114 Roosevelt Avenue, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], died at 4 a.m. today at his home, after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose Mitchell, a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Clink of Owego; two sons, the Rev. Floyd B. Mitchell of Nigeria, British West Africa, and George E. Mitchell of Endicott; 11 grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was a member of the First Baptist church of Endicott and lodge 925, IOOF, of Endicott.  He was a retired IBM Corp. employee, a member of its Two Generation Club and a life member of the IBM Country Club.  He operated an automotive and radio sales store in Washington Avenue, Endicott from 1925 until 1935.  The body was moved to the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, December 8, 1847

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 27th ult., Mrs. Sally R. Barnes, wife of Erastus Barnes, aged 28 years.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Mr. Lorin Cushman, son of Luke Cushman, of Stafford, Ct., aged 45 yrs.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Mrs. Naomi Purdy, mother of Mr. O.G. Rundell, aged 86 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., William Peters, aged 28 years.