Guilford Central School, Grades 1&2, 1951

Guilford Central School Elementary Grades

First & Second Grades 1951

 First Grade - Teacher Mrs. Tripp

Left to Right
Row 1:  L. Ricks, Joyce Hubbard, K. Crawford, Joe Tibball, R. Cummings, R. Smith, Sandra Weeden, C. Savory
Row 2:  Norma LaShure, Ingrid Goodwin, D. McMullen, C. Curtis, L. Beckwith, R. Leggett, T. Chamberlain, R. Hoffman
Row 3:  Robert Wahlberg, R. Baldwin, L. Bishop, W. Ward, Harold McPeek, J. Hill, J. Niles, C. Keach, Mrs. Tripp

Second Grade

Left to Right:

Row 1:  D. Brown, B. Beckwith, D. Baker, D. Baker, Barbara Weeden, A. Harrington, T. Fernalld

Row 2:  C. Beckwith, E. Jones, M. Owen, B. Gould, C. Morley, C. Smith, S. Neer, M. Sands, D. Taylor

Row 3:  R. Gould, S. Hutchinson, V. Schlafer, C. Filkins, L. Manwarren, Carolyn George, J. Ives, D. Anthony

Row 4:  L. Westcott, D. Casey, W. Reiter, C. Howe, K. Ward, E. Walrod, P. Ives, L. Phelps

Marriages (April 26)

Cowles - Cady

Married January 20, 1940

Mrs. Carrie Cady and Walter Cowles were united in marriage at the home of Mrs. Cady's daughter, Mrs. Arthur Barton, Jan. 20.  The Rev. Howard F. Deller, D.D., performed the ceremony and the attendants were Mrs. Barton and Ivan Cady of Brisben.

Ingham - Bailey

Married June 25, 1938

A very pretty wedding took place Saturday, June 25, 1938, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bailey, when their daughter, Vera [Bailey], became the bride of Wright Z. Ingham, of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Nelson F. Parke, of New Berlin. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brooks of South New Berlin. The bride wore white with a corsage of roses.  Refreshments were served, after which the young couple left for an auto trip, amid showers of rice and with congratulations and good wishes for a pleasant trip, also many years of happiness.  

Ingraham - Tyler

Married September 16, 1941

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Announcement was made here yesterday of the marriage Tuesday afternoon of Miss Irene Tyler of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Edward Ingraham of this city. The wedding took place in the rectory of the Plymouth Congregational Church in Syracuse. The pastor the Rev. Rapp, officiated.  Mr. Ingraham and his bride will make their home at 18 Maple Street. the bridegroom is an employee of the Victory Master Markets in South Broad Street.

Hubbard - Crispel

Married June 12, 1937

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  One of the most beautiful and picturesque weddings of the season was held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Thompson, Pa., Saturday, June 12, 1937 at noon when Miss Carmel E. Crispel, eldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Floyd S. Crispel, Thompson, Pa., became the bride of Rev. Theodore I. Hubbard of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  The marriage service was read by the bride's father, Rev. F.S. Crispel, assisted by Dr. W.G. Jones, superintendent of the Scranton district of the Wyoming Conference.  Preceding the processional, a musical program was given by the "Crispel sisters" accompanied by Miss Lura Barnes at the organ.  Miss Joy Crispel sang "At Dawning," and Miss Geraldine Crispel accompanied with violin.  Miss Geraldine Crispel gave a violin solo, "I Love You Truly."  The "sisters" sang "The Sweetest Story Ever Told," "In the Garden Tomorrow" and "O Promise Me."  Miss Lura Barnes gave pipe organ selections, "Oh Sweet Mystery of Life" and "Smiling Through."  Miss Joy Crispel sang, "Because."  Softly the strains of Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus wedding march pealed through the church as the bridal party entered.  The head usher, Archibald Hubbard, brother of the groom, assisted by James Malchette, Chester Harris and Russel Searfaus led the procession, followed by Miss Doris Button, the maid of honor, and the bride on the arm of her father, who gave her away.  Meanwhile the groom attended by his best man, Harry Burtis, entered from the side. Arriving at the altar the groom took his bride by the hand and led her to the beautiful arch of hemlock and mountain laurel where the double ring service was impressively solemnized.  The bride was gowned in white lace over white satin and carried an arm bouquet of calla lilies with white sweet peas and delphinium and her maid of honor and only attendant was attired in a fetching costume of blue georgette with a corsage of roses and ferns.

After the ceremony and conventional congratulations and varied expressions of sincere well wishing of about 200 relatives and friends, the refreshments were served in the church parlors which were appropriately decorated with streamers meeting at a large white bell over the bride's table where the bridal party and immediate relatives were seated.  Among the table decorations was a beautifully decorated wedding cake with a miniature bride and groom posed for the ceremony.  Before the guests were seated, pictures were taken of the bride's table and the bridal party.  A pleasant social hour was enjoyed and amid showers of rice and confetti Rev. and Mrs. Hubbard made a sudden departure in their car for an extended trip to New York, the New England states, Canada and Niagara Falls after which they will be at home to their friends in New Berlin.  The gifts were choice, numerous and costly manifesting the high esteem and good will of the many friends of the bride and groom. They consisted of a cedar chest, a special gift to the bride by the groom and her father, various electrical gifts and dishes, silver, linen, glass , and a purse of money.  Guests were present from Furgesonville, Davenport, Mt. Vision, Laurens, Oneonta, New Berlin, Sidney, Norwich, Bainbridge, Guilford, Unadilla, Kingston, Germantown and Binghamton of New York, and Mountain Top, Albert, Easton, Scranton, Noxen and Thompson of Pennsylvania.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hubbard of Guilford.  His earlier years have been spent in this locality where he became prominent in 4-H club work, winning state and national honors.  He was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Class of 1932, and received his B.A. degree from Hartwick college in 1936.  He has served as pastor of the West Davenport, Furgesonville and Davenport churches and is now pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at New Berlin.  Mrs. Hubbard is an accomplished musician and a graduate of Laurens high school in 1932 and of Oneonta normal, class of 1935.  She has been a successful teacher in Margaretsville, N.Y., and mountain Top, Pa.  A host of friends extend hearty congratulations on this auspicious event.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, May 3, 1860

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ins.t, by David Fisk, Esq., Mr. Nathan Wheeler to Miss Susan C. Jackson, all of Oxford.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult. by Rev. Mr. Cope, Mr. J.E. Truesdell, to Carrie L. Peck.

Chenango American, May 10, 1860

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Dr. M. M, Wood of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah M. Ramsey, of the former place.

At Zion Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Jonas G. French, of Milford, Ct., to Mrs. Frances A. Matthews, of this village.

In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], at the residence of S.S. Dutton, on the 1st inst., by Pres. Geo. W. Eaton, Moses G Fellows, Associate Editor of the New Jersey Standard of Red Bank to Miss Helen McDonald of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, May 20, 1871

On the 17th inst., at East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. I.S. Pettingill, Mr. A.D. Tuttle of South Hamilton, Madison Co., to Miss Georgia Anna Fletcher, of East Guilford.

Bainbridge Republican, May 27, 1871

In Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], at the residence of the bride's parents, May 21st, by Rev. A. Thomas, assisted by Rev. W.H. Sawtell, Mr. E.L. French of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlotte Beardsley of Afton.

Obituaries (April 25)

Mrs. Wright Ingaham

Norwich Sun,  January 26, 1937

The death of Mrs. Wright Ingaham, 24, of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at noon Tuesday.  She was admitted to the hospital a week ago for medical treatment.  Mrs. Ingaham was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brownson of Holmesville. Besides her parents and husband, there survive a six-months-old daughter and one sister.

Polly A. Harris

Norwich Sun, August 31, 1937

Mrs. Polly A. Harris, 71, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday night at the home of her son, Raymond Harris, Brisben [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by four sons, Frank Harris of Herkimer, William Harris of Rome, Jerry Harris of Ilion and Raymond Harris of Brisben; three daughters, Mrs. May Ratke of Rome, Mrs. Polly Lyon of Coventry, Mrs. Ruby Wright of Brisben; a brother, Reuben Clendening of Harpursville; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Lang of Ouaquaga, Mrs. Jennie Tuttle of Herkimer, 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Francis N. Isham

Died March 1931, South New Berlin, NY

Francis N. Isham passed away at his home on the East Side, this village, Saturday afternoon, at about 3 o'clock after a severe illness of only two weeks, but had not enjoyed good health for a year and a half.  Francis N. Isham was born in the village of Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], March 9, 1861, an only son of Henry Lamont Isham and Frances Elizabeth Reynolds, his wife.  He continued his residence in Sherburne until after his marriage. September 16, 1882, he married Anna Mary Webb who survives him, a cousin.  Mrs. Clark Crandall of Norwich, also survives the deceased. For a large portion of his life Mr. Isham had followed the occupation of farming.  For twelve years he was engaged in the bus business at Earlville. Twenty years ago last fall Mr. Isham purchased the farm now owned by L.H. Sheff at Amberville to which place moved from the village of Earlville. Twelve years ago he traded the farm with John Parker for a house and lot on North street, this village, selling the same seven years ago to Clayton Sisson and purchasing the Leo Dixson house and lot on the east side of the river, where he passed his last days.  Mr. Isham was a good neighbor, as the publisher has reason to know, living next door to him for several years.  He was a friend worth having and will be missed in the community where he spent the last twenty years of his life.  He was a member of the episcopal church of Sherburne.  The wife left will have the universal sympathy of the community in the loss she has sustained.  The funeral was held form the late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr.  H.H. Gifford, officiating.  Burial was in the episcopal cemetery at Sherburne.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 3, 1860

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday evening, the 1st, inst., Anna Maria [Juliand], wife of Col. Joseph Juliand, aged 56 years.  The funeral services of mrs. juliand will take palce from Zion Church at 1/2 past 1 o'clock, P.M., on Friday next.  Friends will assemble at the house at 1 o'clock.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Mrs. Mercy Burges, aged 74 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Kittie S. Bush, adopted daughter of Thos. A. and Martha E. Bush, aged 17 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Idelette L. [Rogers], daughter of Joseph and Catharine Rogers, aged 3 years.

Bainbridge Republican, May 20, 1871

At Otsdawa [Otsego Co., NY], April 9th, Cornelia [Scrambling], wife of G.D. Scrambling, aged 31 years.

Servent of God well done,

Rest from thy loved employ,

The battle fought, the victory won

Enter thy mater's joy.

Bainbridge Republican, May 27, 1871

Mrs. Lydia Booth, wife of Aaron Booth, died at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 26th, aged 58 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], May 21st, of apoplexy, Sally Ann [Vanderhule] wife of Elisha Vanderhule, aged 50 years.

Bainbridge Republican, June 3, 1871

In Colesville, Broome Co., may 21st, after a long and painful illness, Joseph Smith, aged 60 years.  Mr. Smith was long a resident of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. A few years since he sold his farm and removed to Colesville.  He will long be remembers by his old friends and neighbors as a good citizen, an industrious farmer--a man of integrity.  He died full in the faith of a blessed immortality.

At Port Crane [Broome Co., NY], on Friday, May 26, A. Maria [Cornell], wife of Rev. Harvey Cornell, aged 54 years.

At Furgesonville [Otsego Co., NY], May 28, Peleg Tabor, about 80 years of age.

Obituaries (April 24)

Adelbert Isbell

Died January 19, 1915, in Guilford, NY

Adelbert Isbell, a respected resident of this neighborhood, and veteran of the Civil War and retired policeman of New York City, died at his residence, early Tuesday morning, having been sick only since Saturday evening, when he was taken with acute indigestion and plura pneumonia developing soon after, took him away as above stated.  Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 o'clock at the residence, rev. Wily A. Weart of the Mt. Upton Baptist Church of which deceased was a member, officiating, funeral director C.H. Graves will have charge, burial at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

Emma Huntley

Died April 20, 1939, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Emma Huntley, 82, mother of Mrs. R.D. Daniels of Gold street, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 2 o'clock Thursday morning. She had been a hospital patient only three days, but had been in ill health for several months. The deceased was born in Marlboro, Mass., June 17, 1856. She had been a resident of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] for many years, prior to taking up her residence in this city. Besides the daughter above mentioned, there survive two other daughters, Mrs. Leo Ferris of King street and Mrs. Frank Owens of Guilford, also a son, Waldo E. Huntley of Norwich, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Services will be held at the Breese Funeral home at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, Rev. Geo. B. Callender officiating, with burial in South Plymouth.

Alice M. (Godfrey) Humphrey

Norwich Sun, April 8, 1933

Mrs. Lewis E. Humphrey died at 10 Elm street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Friday afternoon, aged 66 years.  The deceased had been ill about three weeks.  Mrs. Humphrey was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 25, 1866, the daughter of Wickham C. and Harriet Terwilliger Godfrey. She lived in Greenwood, Miss., Sherburne and Chenango Lake for many years.  For the past three years she had resided in this city. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church, south, and her death will be sincerely mourned by many friends.  Besides the husband there survive son, Guy Humphrey of Greenwood, Miss., also several nephews and nieces.  Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence, with interment in South New Berlin. Rev. J.W. Nicholson and Rev. D.G. DeBoer will officiate.

Lewis E. Humphrey

Norwich Sun, September 17, 1936

News was received here Thursday of the death of Lewis E. Humphrey, a former resident of this city, at the home of his son Guy in Greenwood, Miss.  Mr. Humphrey was well known here, returning a few years ago to make his home at 10 Elm street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Following the death of Mrs. Humphrey and a period of Ill health, he left here to make his home with his son. The body will arrive here Saturday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the South New Berlin cemetery where burial will be made. Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church, will officiate.  

Marie Howard

Died February 19, 1940

After eight or nine weeks of intense suffering from that terrible affliction arthritis, Mrs. Marie Howard, wife of O.P. Howard, passed away at the Chase Memorial hospital, New Berlin, Monday night at about 6:30 o'clock.  She was born in Denmark about 48 years ago, where her younger years were spent. She came to this country about twenty-three years ago and was employed in New York city.  About 20 years ago she married Olaf P. Howard, since which time she had resided in this village and immediate vicinity.  She was a woman well thought of in the community; a member of the Woman's Fortnightly Study Club and the Victory Rebekah Lodge, I.O.O.F., of this village; in each of the above organizations she took an active part and was a faithful and earnest worker.  Last summer, together with her daughter, Alice Howard and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Overgaard of Norwich, she visited her native land, Denmark, where they spent several pleasant weeks among relatives and friends.  There survive the husband and daughter mentioned above, two brothers and two sisters in Denmark and other more distant relatives. The funeral was held from the late home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Clinton H. Skinner pastor of the Baptist church, officiating, and burial was in Greenwood (Cole) Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended by sympathizing relatives, friends and neighbors. The Rebekah lodge attended in a body, the Central School was closed for the afternoon and the faculty attending in a body, three of the teachers being boarders in the Howard home. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful. the bearers were William Micklin, E.W. Hovey, Howard Sargent, William Martin, John Almstedt, and Chris Sorensen.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 12, 1860

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Miss Augusta Elizabeth Cheever, niece of Mrs. S.R. Clarke, and daughter of Mr. Wm. Cheever of New Haven, Oswego Co., aged 25 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Eunice Yale, in the 100th year of her age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mrs. Isabel Sheldon, aged 72 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Irena Hoag, aged 68 years 5 months and 26 days.

In north Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Mr. Prentice Frink, a soldier of the war of 1812, in the 76th year of his age.

Obituaries (April 23)

Charles H. Hunt
Died July 12, 1941

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles H. Hunt, 72, native and lifelong resident of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home there yesterday afternoon.  He was a member of the South New Berlin Baptist church and Victor lodge of Oddfellows of New Berlin. The survivors are the widow and two brothers, Philo Hunt of New Berlin and Edwin Hunt of Holmesville.  The funeral will be held from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Standard Time, the Rev. H.S. Skinner pastor of the South New Berlin Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in South new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Funeral services for Charles H. Hunt of Holmesville, whose death occurred at his home at noon Saturday, will be held from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, standard time.  Rev. C.H. Skinner pastor of the Baptist church at south New Berlin, of which Mr. Hunt was a member, will officiate. Burial will be made in the South New Berlin cemetery.  Mr. Hunt, 72 years of age, was born and passed his entire life on the homestead farm where he died.  The farm was cleared in 1812 by the grandfather of the deceased.  Mr. Hunt was the son of the late Jesse and jane (Harrington) Hunt.  Successful in agriculture, industrious in his life, Mr. Hunt was held in high esteem by a wide acquaintance.  He was a member of Victor lodge 111, Odd Fellows, at South New Berlin.  His interests were centered in his home and community but he was alert to the times and manifested enthusiasm in all events that were of general good.  As a neighbor, his death leaves many friends to mourn his passing.  Besides his wife, Nellie Edgette Hunt, there survive two brothers, Philo Hunt of New Berlin and Edwin of Holmesville.  One niece also survives, Mrs. Miles Bullock of Sherburne and three nephews. Ruppert Hunt of Portsmouth, Virginia, Adrian and Donald Hunt of Holmesville.  Funeral arrangement are in charge of the Breese Funeral Home of this city.

Roger E. Hume

Died December 23, 1940

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Roger E Hume, 23, Edmeston dairy farmer, was killed Wednesday afternoon in an automobile accident on a side road between Edmeston and West Burlington.  Hume was driving toward Fly Creek where he planned to meet a girl and take her to a Christmas party in the home of his brother, Donald Hume, Edmeston. When they did not arrive, members of the family went searching for the car and found it wrecked on its side a short distance from the farm of Charles Rathburn, and not more than a mile from Hume's home.  Hume was pinned beneath the car and apparently was dead when relatives and neighbors made the discovery about 10:30 Wednesday night.  It was believed the accident occurred about 4 p.m.; and might have been caused by patches of ice on the road.  Hume's chest was crushed but an autopsy showed he died from asphyxiation from the fumes of the motor.  The body was taken to the Houck Funeral Home, Edmeston.  Hume was graduated form Edmeston high school in 1936, and attended the Baptist church.  He was born May 21, 1917, in Edmeston, a son of Hugh and Blanche Keith Hume.  Besides his parents he leaves two brothers Donald and Hubert, and a sister, Wilma, all of Edmeston, and his grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Keith, New Berlin.  Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Daniel Dunbar, pastor of the Baptist church, from the church at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Edmeston Union cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 5, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Samuel Peck, aged 80 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Richard Powers, aged 56 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], at the Hotel of J.C. Bailey on the 4th inst., Mr. Daniel Pierce, aged 60 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult. Robert A. [Wheeler], son of John B. and Caroline Wheeler, aged 15 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Chas. A. Clark, son of Amos S. and Salome A. Clark, and adopted son of Ichabod and Harriet E. Seeley.

In Bennettsville, Chenango Co. on the 26th ult. of inflammation of the lungs, Mr. Ira Bennett, aged 63 years.

Obituaries (April 22)

Dr. Michael Byrne

Died February 17, 1942, West Palm Beach, FL

News of the death Tuesday of Dr. Michael Byrne, a native of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], in St. Mary's hospital at West Palm Beach, Florida, was received by family members here.  His passing followed a short illness.  Dr. Byrne was born in Norwich, May 28, 1877, the son of the late Patrick Byrne and Mrs. Anna Byrne.  He was educated in the local schools and graduated by Norwich high school.  In 1908 he was graduated from the dental school of the university of St. Louis.  He practiced for several years in Hannibal, Missouri, and then moved to St. Louis where he continued his practice.  He retired several years ago.  For the past several years Dr. Byrne has passed the winters in Lake Worth, Florida and the summers in Norwich.  Funeral services will be held at Lake Worth Thursday morning and burial will be made in that city.  Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Byrne of this city and the following brothers and sisters:  Mary T. Dolan, John M. Byrne, James F. Byrne, Frances M. Byrne, Mrs. Frank J. Heagerty, all of Norwich; Dr. M.L. Byrne of Syracuse and P.J. Byrne of North Norwich. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Dr. Michael Byrne, Spanish-American War veteran and retired dentist who formerly practiced in Norwich, were held February 19 from the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Lake Worth, Florida, Rev. Father William Nachtrab officiated.  Besides his wife, Dr. Byrne is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Byrne of 9 Adelaide street, Norwich; three sisters, Mrs. Michael Dolan, Mrs. Frank Heagerty and Miss Frances Byrne, all of this city; and four brothers, James F. Byrne and John M. Byrne of Norwich, Martin Byrne of Syracuse and Patrick Byrne of North Norwich.  Dr. Byrne was a second lieutenant in Company E of the "Fighting 69th" regiment, which fought in the Spanish-American War.  The committal service at the Lake Worth cemetery was conducted by Spanish-American War veterans.  A beautiful offering of flowers was evidence of the esteem in which Dr. Byrne was held.

Janet (Phelps) Hotaling

Died April 26, 1917

Morris [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. George Hotaling, aged 76 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Naylor in Morris, April 26th, with Bright's disease.  She was born Sept. 2d, 1842, in the village of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], where she resided until last fall when she came to this place.  She was a member of the Baptist church of South New Berlin and was active in church work as long as health permitted.  Mrs. Hotaling is survived, besides the daughter above mentioned, by her aged husband, another daughter, Mrs. Jessie Phetteplace of Norwich, and one sister, Mrs. Emily Baily of Hamden.  Her funeral was held at the Baptist church, South New Berlin, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. L.E. Wheeler, pastor of the church officiated with burial in the cemetery at that place.

The funeral of Mrs. George Hotaling was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.  Mrs. Hotaling's maiden name was Janet Phelps, the daughter of the late James Phelps and wife. She was about seventy-five years of age and had lived her entire life in this vicinity and became the wife of George Hotaling in her young womanhood.  Unto them were born two daughters, Mrs. Charles Naylor at whose home at West Laurens the last few months of her life were passed and Mrs. Jesse Phetteplace of the town of Norwich, and one son, Hoyt, who died fourteen years ago.  Mrs. Hotaling was a member of the Baptist church of this village and always lived a consistent Christian life. About a year ago on account of the feeble health of Mr. and Mrs. Hotaling they were obliged to break up their home and since then they have made their home with their daughters, where they have received tender care.  Besides the aged husband and daughters, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Emily Bailey of Hamden. Rev. L.E. Wheeler officiated at the funeral and the burial was in Riverside cemetery. 

Hattie (Peck) House

Died August 11, 1936

Mrs. Hattie House, wife of Chan House of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 1936, of carcinoma.  She had been ill for about two months.  Private funeral services were held at her late home last Friday, August 14th at 3 p.m., Rev. R.E. Austin officiating.  Burial was made at Laurens [Otsego Co., NY].  Hattie Peck was a daughter of Albert and May Stevens Peck and was born in Laurens on Nov. 18, 1873. She was married twice, her first husband being Ernest Hull, who died in 1927.  On Oct. 13, 1929 she united in marriage with Chan E. House who survives her.  Gazette

John Holroyd

Died October 31, 1922

Funeral services for the late John Holroyd were held Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will S. Haynes.  Mr. Holroyd died at the Norwich Memorial Hospital following a brief illness on Tuesday morning, Oct. 31.  The Rev. Gerald T. Watkins of the First Baptist church of this city officiated with Masonic services at the home and at the grave.  Mr. Holroyd, had he lived, would have been 73 years of age next March.  Deceased was born in the town of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], in which place the greater part of his life had been spent.  His father was a shoemaker and his mother a tailoress.  Besides himself there were two brothers in the family. The older one met his death in a grist mill in South Otselic, while his younger brother and his mother were victims of the great white plague.  At the age of 21 years Mr. Holroyd was united in marriage to Emma Bosworth of South Otselic.  While his home was there he lived on a farm, working on the old Parse place for a period of 32 years.  Following the death of his wife he came to Norwich and for 15 years he was a valued employee of the David Maydole Hammer company.  On Sept. 1, 1911 the deceased was united in marriage to Adildia Beasley, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Inman Wilcox, pastor of the Baptist church in that village at that time. Together with his wife, Mr. Holroyd made his home in Norwich until five years ago when they moved to New Berlin, making his home in that village at his residence of Green street which place he owned at the time of his death.  Since the death of his second wife three years ago he had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Will S. Haynes on the South New Berlin road.  Mr. Holroyd was a man of good character, kindly to all he met, with a great fondness for children.  He always took delight in calling on the sick and had a pleasant word and smile for everyone.  He had been heartbroken since the death of his wife.  He attended the First Baptist church in this city when his health permitted.  Three weeks previous to the time of his death Mr. Holroyd had visited the family plot in the cemetery in South Otselic. At that time he had his grave prepared and had the markers placed.  The only immediate relatives of the deceased are Charles Vegiard of Rochester and Albert Holroyd of Plymouth, Iowa, cousins of the late Mr. Holroyd.

Thirty-two friends accompanied the body to the grave in South Otselic where the remains were met by a large assemblage of old friends.  A Masonic burial was given by the lodge of South Otselic, of which the deceased had been a member for 52 years.  

And I know dear heart in God's wonderland,

Hid away in the dawn somewhere

That your white soul rests in the great unknown

And I shall find you there.

When the last feeble steps have been taken.

And the gates of the city appear,

When the beautiful songs of the angels

Float out on my listening ear.

When all that now seems so mysterious

Shall be plain and as clear as the day

Then the toils of the road will seem nothing

As I get to the end of the way.

Ella M. Haynes

Retiring Teachers (1970), New Teachers (1971)

Bainbridge-Guilford Central School

New Teachers of 1971

Tri-Town News, September 15, 1971

Left to Right:

Richard Carool (superintendent), Gordon Hughes, Jr., Miss Shirley Pauler, Miss Susan Brown, Mrs. Bernice Gaydorus, Mrs. Betty Morse, Mrs. Barbara Druskoff, Miss Frances Fierson, Mrs. Nancy Epstein, Mrs. Dalene Behrens, Mrs. Therese Watkins, Miss Kathleen Wells

B-G Gives Recognition to Six Retiring Teachers

Tri-Town News, May 13, 1970

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Once each year, a special day is set aside to recognize the work that teachers are doing in our schools.  This year, May 19th is that day, Gov Rockefeller has proclaimed that date as Teacher Recognition Day in this state.  This year there are six teachers retiring from the Bainbridge-Guilford School System who have dedicted a large portion of their lives to the children of the community.  They are:  

Mrs. Margaret Cheesbro was born in Holland Patent, and attended school in Holland Patent as well as Albany State and Oneonta State.  She has given 34 years to the teaching profession and all of it in Bainbridge.  her husband is a Post Office employee and they have two daughters, Nancy, a teacher in New Hartford and Sally, who lives with her family in Rochester.  Mrs. Cheesbro spends her spare time caring for her flower gardens, bird watching and knitting.

Mrs. Eloise Hager was born in Rome, New York and attended Rome Free Academy.  She is a graduate of Elmira College and has done graduate work at Cornell, Columbia and Colgate university.  Her teaching career spans 30 years, 27 in Bainbridge in the fields of English and Social Studies. She has three sons:  Charles of Syracuse, and twins, Paul, an Army Captain in Baltimore, and Arthur, an Air Force Captain in Germany.  Mrs. Hager enjoys reading in her spare time.

Mrs. Josephine Crane was born in Adam Mills, Ohio.  She attended high school in Lebanon, Pa., and is a graduate of Elmira College.  She has done graduate work at University of Maine, Colgate and Oneonta State.  She has had 28 years of teaching experience, the last 18 in B-G district.  Mr. Crane is a member of the faculty of Afton Central School and their daughter, Margaret is also a teacher.

Miss Myrtle Pagett, the school nurse at Juliand Street School was born in Lennox, Iowa. She attended high school at Fort Morgan, Colorado, and received her nurse's training at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.  She has had further training at Buffalo State, Syracuse University and Colorado State University.  Miss Pagett has given 41 years to the profession, 31 in B-G school.  In addition she spent two years as an Army nurse. She is an avid bowler and also enjoys bird watching.

Mrs. Gertrude Stiles has announced her retirement after 34 years of teaching, 25 in Bainbirdge.  She was born in Tyrone, Oklahoma, and attended Milford Central School.  She is also a graduate of Oneonta State Teacher's College.  Her interests now lean toward traveling.

Mrs. Leta Mullins has taught in Guilford for 25 years out of her total of 42 years of teaching.  After graduating from Geneseo Normal School, she had teaching experience in Boliver, N.Y., in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Hornell and Cairo, before coming to Guilford. She plans to do some traveling after retiring.

Bainbridge-Guilford Athletic Awards

Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Athletic Awards

(Year Unknown)

 Left to Right
Row 1:  Don Hotaling, Rick Parsons, Tom Ives, Roger Sines, Randy Palmatier, Dave Parsons, Dihan Govender
Row 2:  Steve Becht, Jim Wallace, Andy Bauerie, David Miller, Mike Castle, Jim Ray, Tim Thompson, David Flyzik, Steve Lothridge, Patrick Rice, Mike Platz

Left to Right

Row 1:  Diane Auringer, Dawn Chambers, Cinda Watson, Terry Keuhn, Cindy Higgs, Ginger Gifford, Laurel Grasso

Row 2:  Kelly Price, Stephanie Bunting, Claudette Newman, Penny Washburn, Sue MacAvoy, Wendy Hartwell, Shelley Davenport, Patty Whitney, Linda Butcher

Marriages (April 20)

Burr - Slater

Married October 5, 1940, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss Gertrude M. Slater, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linn W. Slater, to Donald H. Burr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon G. Burr of this city, was solemnized this morning at 10 o'clock in the First Congregational Church.  The pastor, the Rev. Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe, officiated, using the double ring service.  An organ recital by Mrs. Floyd Miner preceded the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a princess style gown of white satin with a finger tip veil.  She carried a shower bouquet of white roses, bavardia and maiden-hair fern.  Her maid of honor, Miss Eleanor Gates, wore a short sleeved dress of dusty pink taffeta with a sweetheart bonnet of wine velvet. She carried an arm bouquet of wine scabisosia.  Charles Munday served as best man.  Ushers were Henry Burr, a brother  of the bridegroom, and Paul Enggard.  A wedding breakfast was served the bridal party and immediate families at the Oxford inn following the ceremony.  Pre-nuptial events honoring the bride were given by Miss Eleanor Gates, Mrs. Vernon G. Burr, Mrs. Leon M. Walworth, Mrs. G. Ray Wells, Mrs. Arthur Davis, Miss Evelyn Christie and Miss Gertrude Reynolds.

Mr. & Mrs. Orrin Anderson

55th Wedding Anniversary - Married December 25, 1879

A few relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Orrin L. Anderson surprised them at their son's home Tuesday on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary.  December 25, 1879, Alice Skinner and Orrin Anderson were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Skinner, on the Norwich-South New Berlin road.  Mr. and Mrs. Anderson lived for many years on the farm where their son, Daniel Anderson, now resides.  To them were born two children, a son, Daniel E. Anderson, who married Lena Pudney and a daughter, Eunice, who married Charles Pudney.  Eunice Anderson Pudney died in April, 1926.  There are four grandchildren, Laverne D. Anderson, who married Anita Belle Christman of South New Berlin; Olive Anderson, who is her father's housekeeper since her mother died, and Richard and Donald.  Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have always lived within three miles of their present home. They are both well known in Norwich and South New Berlin and have many friends here.  At 2 o'clock a bountiful turkey dinner was served, to which the company did ample justice.  Later Mr. Aldrich, in behalf of the company, presented the couple with a radio, which he said would speak for them in the days to come.  Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are in usual good health, and hope to enjoy many more years together.  A poem, "Fifty-five Years Married" written by Miss Maude Mathewson and dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson appears below:

Fifty-Five Years Married

by Maude Mathewson

This Christmas Day of 1934

Brings memories by the score.

Long ago, before my time,

Occurred a wedding in Dec. 1879.

Alice Skinner was the fair-haired bride,

Orrin Anderson was the man by her side.

A farmer's daughter she,

And a farmer he was bound to be.

The Wedding ceremony done,

A new home was soon begun.

Not far from her father's house, less than a mile,

They began their home on the farm of Smith Guile

For full many a year

They lived on this farm here;

But when their son married and brought his bride home,

The old folks left them and started to roam.

In all they have lived in places three,

But now live near the old place, just as should be.

The years have brought joys and pleasures by the score,

But sorrow has knocked at their door.

Eunice, their joy and pride, has crossed the tide,

And Lena has joined her on the other side.

They two are waiting in heaven fair

For the grand reunion when we shall meet them there.

The hopes of this couple today

Are centered in their grandchildren four;

One girl and three boys,

Bring them plenty of joys.

Our love and best wishes we bring today,

As we help them celebrate this mark along life's way.

They who have lived through peace and strife

Fifty-five years as man and wife,

Fifty-five years of married life.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, March 29, 1860

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th inst. by Rev. J.O. Ransom, Mr. Chas. B. Smith to Miss Jane E.Blivin, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst., by Rev. B.L. Bennett, Mr. E.J. Fink to Maggie Brown, all of Oxford.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by W. Crandall, Esq. Mr. Geo O. Monroe of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss A.M. West of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. by Rev. E. N. Ruddock, Frederick Smith to Miss Fanny Fisher, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, April 12, 1860

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. A. Parker, Mr. Robert Wilson, Jr., of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Abbey Jane Manning, of the former place.

At the Baptist Church, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Reuben S. Aldrich to Miss Nancy J. Hunt, both of Norwich.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Willard F. Lewis, to Miss Betsey E. Edmonds, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. C. Blakesley, Mr. Timothy D. Anthony to Miss Mary A. Hart, both of Plymouth.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by the Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Boughton O. Morse of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Ann Augusta Gleason of the former place.

At Slater's Hotel, Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. S. Johnson, of Center Lisle, Mr. Merrick Hallenbeck of Lisle [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Antonette, of Triangle [Broome Co., NY]

Obituaries (April 19)

Mary Esther (Powers) Hopkins

Died about 1939

Mr. and Mrs. George Page and Horatio Powers attended the funeral of their sister-in-law and aunt, at Franklin last Wednesday.  Mary Powers Hopkins was born in this place May 6, 1861.  She was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Powers.  She is survived by her husband, one brother, Wesley Powers of Oneonta, two nieces and two  nephews, Alvin Powers of Sidney and Horatio Powers of White Store.  The funeral was held at the Howard Funeral Parlors at 2 p.m.  The body was placed in the vault to await burial at Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] in the spring.  She was sister of the late Charles Powers.  78 years old.

Saloma Cerelia Hopson

Died December 1, 1935

The death of Mrs. Saloma Cerelia Hopson, widow of Eugene Hopson, occurred Sunday, December 1, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry H. Laroher, in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Hopson was born December, 4, 1851, at Milford, the daughter of James Lane and Saloma Phillips.  Her childhood was spent in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  In 1871 she was united in marriage to Eugene H. Hopson, whose death occurred in 1921.  Mrs. Hopson was a member of the Universalist Association.  Besides the daughter mentioned, one son survives, Edward Hopson, a resident of Columbus.  Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Community church at Columbus, Rev. Fred Leonard officiating and burial was made in Lamb's cemetery. 

Frederick W. Hopkins

Died in February 1943

Frederick W. Hopkins, former O.&W. ticket agent at Randallsville and for many years a resident of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at Dobbs Ferry, N.J., Tuesday, aged about 85 years.  The body is expected to arrive in Norwich Thursday night at 6:50 via the Lackawanna railroad, and funeral services are scheduled for Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Breese Funeral Home, with Rev. L.S. Charters officiating.  Burial will probably be made in the North Norwich cemetery but not until spring. A son, Herbert S. Hopkins, former editor of The Norwich Sun, survives.

Leslie Elbert Hooker

Died December 2, 1935

Leslie E. Hooker, father of Mrs. Chester A. Miller, of 62 Ford avenue and a member of the New York State Bar association, passed away yesterday morning at his winter home in San Mateo, Fla.  Mr. Hooker, who was 78 years old, was a native of Otsego county.  After practicing law in this county and in Binghamton, Mr. Hooker moved to the New England states, where he became prominent as the inventor of a process which revolutionized the tubing industry as far as the manufacture of radiators and cartridges was concerned.  He developed a process whereby soft metal could be pressed through an annular opening to form a tube instead of being drawn by means of a punch.  This method of extrusion was revolutionary in that it divided the number of operations necessary to produce a tube of soft metal such as brass, copper, lead or other alloys.  It greatly deduced the cost of producing tubes as compression was used instead of driving. The molecules were pressed together instead of drawn apart as they were in the drawing process, which had been used up to the time of the invention  During the World war, the United States Cartdidge company at Lowell, Mass. took over the method of manufacturing shells by extrusion and it was in this branch of work that Mr. Hooker's invention became widely known. The company found it had only a fractional number of defective cartridges as the sidewalls did not split when fired. The government became interested in the process and, following tests, specified Hooker's cartridges for use in machine guns on all combat airplanes. These shells were used extensively during the latter part of the war, and it is estimated that the Lowell firm manufactured over 2,000,000 cartridges up to three inches in diameter.  Licenses to manufacture cartridges by his extrusion methods were secured by the governments of France, Italy and England.  Mr. Hooker experimented in the development of seamless tubes for the Liberty airplane motor, then in the process of construction by the government.  His process resulted in the making of metal torpedo caps for railroads and it is now used in the manufacture of all sorts of collapsible tubes.  The radiator of the car used by Barney Oldfield to make his famous speed record in 1914 was supervised by Mr. Hooker when he was general manager of the Metallic Shell & Tube company at Pawtucket, R.I.  During this period, Mr. Hooker experimented successfully with the method of extrusion rather than drawing and the result proved a stronger tube at less expense.  The deceased was born in South Edmeston, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hooker.  He was educated in the district schools and studied law in New Berlin under H.H. Harrington.  Admitted to the State Bar association in 1880, Mr. Hooker practiced in New Berlin for several years before moving to Binghamton, where he lived for about 20 years.  In 1882, he married Miss Cora E. Lamb of South Edmeston.  Mr. Hooker retired about 15 years ago and since then had resided at his summer home in New Berlin and at his winter home in San Mateo.  He was in ill health when he left for Florida in September and late last month his condition took a turn for the worse.  Mrs. Miller has been at his home for several weeks.  Surviving are his wife and daughter; one son, Ross B. Hooker, East Providence, R.I.; and several grandchildren.  Oneonta Star.

Obituaries (April 18)

Helen Maria (Smith) Cartledge

Bainbridge Press, January 4, 1940

Mrs. Helen Maria Cartledge, 83 years, died Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Lydia Rarmsdell.  She had been suffering from a heart ailment since Thanksgiving time.  She was born March 7, 1855, in Springfield, NY., the daughter of George H. and Lepha Stowell Smith. She has been a resident of Bainbridge for 45 years and was the widow of William H. Cartledge. Mrs. Hallie Howland, a niece, is one of the survivors.  Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], January 4.

Ida Sprague

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, February 1, 1940

Ida Sprague, age 76, wife of Edgar Sprague, died at the Bainbridge Hospital, January 27.  She was born at Cozirum, Ohio.  The survivors are husband, three daughters and a son, Joseph Sprague, of Norwich. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, January 29, at Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. G.N. Underwood officiating. The body was placed in the vault.

Elsie (De Forest) Lyon

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, February 1, 1940

Elsie Lyon, wife of Richard Lyon, died at her home in Newton Hollow, last Monday, January 22.  Mrs. Lyon was born May 16, 1860, in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], and was the daughter of Alford De Forest. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating. The pall bearers were Archie Livingston, Ray Weeks, Ward Loomis and Isaac Carl. Burial was in the West Bainbridge Cemetery.

Ruby Irene Neidlinger

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, March 7, 1940

Mrs. Otto Neidlinger passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital, Monday morning [March 4, 1940] at 5 o'clock, following a serious operation.  The funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon.

Cynthia Clymena (Dimick) Flint

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1940

Cynthia Clymena Flint, 87, widow of the late Reno E. Flint of Syracuse, died May 9, at the home of Charles D. Dix.  Funeral services were held Sunday evening, May 12, at 8 o'clock, at Colwell's Funeral Parlors, with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, at Parishville.  Born in Wisconsin, Aug. 20, 1853, she was one of seven children, of Philo and Naomi Dimick.  In 1855, they moved to Norfolk.  Her father and four brothers served in the Civil War. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.  Surviving are a son-in-law and grandson, Charles and Orville Riggs, Parishville; a nephew, C.W. Butler, and grandnephew, and grandniece, Billy and Mary Butler, of Bainbridge.

Carrie (Lyon) Parker

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1940

Carrie Lyon Parker, age 65, widow of the late Ray Parker, passed away Tuesday evening at her home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Royden, of Schenectady, one son, Kenneth L. Parker, of Hancock, and one granddaughter, Francilia Royder, of Schenectady. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 EST, at Colwell's Funeral Chapel.  Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Statistics - Bainbridge Village - Deaths - 1940

Vital Statistics - Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY - Village Deaths - 1940

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican,  January 2, 1941

Helen Maria Cartledge, 84, Jan. 1.

Ida Sprague, 76, Jan. 27.

Gale Ann Dawson, 4 mos., Sidney, Feb. 14.

Ruby Irene Neidlinger, 47, Mar. 4.

Addie E. Church, 74, Mar. 28.

Cynthia Clymens Demick Flint, 86, May 9.

Margaret Brennan Beach, 63, May 18.

Carrie B. Lyon Parker, 65, May 28.

Charles Franklin Stafford, 5, June 17.

Henry Thomas Hill, 80, Rochester, June 23.

Pearl Lavina Smith, 43, July 10.

John W. Jones, 47, July 10.

Alice Hattie Smith, 67, July 14.

Adah Lurina Parsons, 82, July 27.

Myrtle Ireland, 69, July 31.

Elizabeth Collins, 68, Sept. 6.

Barbara Mae DeBevoise, 3 das., Masonville, Sept. 9.

Reuben F. Smith, 76, Sept. 12.

Charles W. Ireland, 71, Sept. 16.

Stephen T. Winsor, 51, Unadilla, Sept. 30.

Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, 75, Deposit, Oct. 22.

Jane W. Andrews, 87, Nov. 19.

Thomas A. Alverson, 79, Nov. 25.

Harriet May Petley, 58, Dec. 4.

Merritt A. Parsons, 83, Dec. 12.

Ray LeSuer, 44, Afton, Dec. 16.

Warren N. Sherwood, 68, Dec. 21.

Eugene B. Levee, 69, Dec. 25.

Obituaries (April 17)

Warren Newton Sherwood

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, December 26, 1940

Warren Newton Sherwood, age 68, passed away Saturday on the farm of his brother-in-law, William Porter.  The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell Funeral Chapel.

Ruth Seeley Thompson

Sidney Enterprise, November 28, 1940

Mrs. Ruth Seeley Thompson, 45, of Bainbridge R.D. 3 [Chenango Co., NY], died Friday night at her home after a short illness.  Mrs. Thompson, a native of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], is survived by her husband, Jesse Thompson, one daughter, Mrs. John B. Clugstone of Binghamton, a sister, Mrs. Edward Hepworth of Ogdensburg; two brothers, Paul Spendley and Robert Alger, of Binghamton, a grandson and several nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth J. (Meek) Brayman

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, September 26, 1940

Elizabeth J. Brayman, 56, former resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Smith, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], following several months' illness. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Colwell Bros. Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Z. James Hall officiating and the Rev. W.S. Jones assisting. Burial was in the East side Cemetery at Afton.  Mrs. Brayman was born in the Town of Afton, May 4, 1884, the daughter of John and Priscilla Meek. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Afton and the Amber Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by three daughters, Miss Erma Brayman of New York City, Mrs. John Smith, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Kenyon Page, of Afton; one son, Lynn Brayman Jr., of Afton; three grandchildren, Robert Smith, Ray Page and Patricia Page; four brothers and several nieces and nephews.

Leonard D. Lord

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, December 19, 1940

On Wednesday morning, December 11, 1940, occurred the death of Leonard D. Lord.  About two weeks previous, Mr. Lord was seriously injured when his team ran away.  This accident was followed by complications which resulted in his death.  He was born April 20, 1880, in Brooklyn, the eldest son of Sarah C. and Oleph O. Lord and for the greater part of his life has lived in this vicinity, having at one time conducted a milk route in this village.  He was a loyal member of the I.O.O.F. lodge and during his membership had acted in every chair from that of outside guard to district deputy, which is the highest office which can be attained in the district.  He was also active in all degree work. About 25 members of the lodge attended the funeral.  The deceased is survived by his widow, Ida R. Lord, and nine children; Mrs. Howard Seaman, of Guilford; Mrs. W. Schwehm, of Binghamton; Mrs. Lester Sayler, of Johnson City; Lela Lord of Bainbridge; Leonard Lord, Jr., of Unadilla; John Lord of Binghamton; Alvin Lord of Afton; Robert Lord of Bainbridge; Bert Lord, of Bainbridge; his mother, Mrs. Sarah C. Lord, a sister, Mrs. grace Monahan, and two brothers, Philip J. and Delavan M. Lord, all of whom reside in Bainbridge; besides 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 o'clock in the Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lewis R. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating.  Six members of the Odd Fellows Lodge acted as pall-bearers. They were:  Henry Cheesbro, Sr., Fred Hamlin, Lester Andrews, Harold Brandt, O.F. Howland and Lee Harrington. The body was placed in the vault at Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] to await burial in the spring.

Obituaries (April 16)

Elsie Lyon

Bainbridge Press, January 25, 1940

Mrs. Elsie Lyon of Newton Hollow [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] died Monday [January 22, 1940]  the funeral was held in Colwell's chapel Thursday.

Pansy Page Robinson

Bainbridge Press, February 15, 1940

Mrs. Pansy Page Robinson passed away at the home of her son, Carl Robinson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday [February 11, 1940].  Funeral services were held at Colwell Bros. funeral home Wednesday and burial was made in Riverview cemetery, Oxford.  Mrs. Robinson lived for many years on the Turner farm on East Hill, Oxford now owned by Frank Hofmann. She leaves four children, Evelyn of Norwich, Dorothy of Utica, and Carl and Archie of Bainbridge, also six grandchildren.

Carrie Porter

Bainbridge Press, February 29, 1940

Mrs. Carrie Porter died on the morning of February 21 [1940] after a brief illness.  She has been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] since 1917 and her friends here are many.  Those who visited her, knew her for her happy spirit, her thoughtful mind, and her busy hands.  For a lady 88 years old she had a remarkable range of interests.  Her sewing and knitting has helped and gladdened many while her plants and flowers were enjoyed by all who came to see her. The funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Jones, where Mrs. Porter has lived, on last Saturday afternoon.  Rev. Lewis Johnson conducted the services, reading a few of the poems that Mrs. Porter had clipped from papers and placed in her Bible.  Miss Dolores Lloyd sang one of the old church hymns that Mrs. Porter had loved so much. The committal service was held in the chapel at the Bainbridge cemetery.  Mrs. Carrie Porter was born July 11, 1881, near Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  In 1868 she married Charles Porter.  She lived near Chenango Forks until 1917 when she moved to Bainbridge.  She is survived by six children: Mrs. V.E. Cook of Binghamton, Mrs. Alex Smith of Deposit, and Mrs. W.N. Sherwood, Mrs. W.S. Porter, Frank Porter and Mrs. E.D. Jones, all of Bainbridge, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Martha V. (Northrup) Christian

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, April 24, 1940

Martha V. Christian passed away at the home of Leland Christian, April 19, 1940.  Born at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] March 31, 1860, she was the daughter of John C. Northrup and Sarah E. Foster. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  Twenty members of the Rebekah Lodge of Sidney attended in a body.  The pall bearers were:  Harry Mills, North Afton; Clayton Bennett, Maurice Christian and Fred Alfred, of Oneonta.  Burial will be at North Afton in the Spring.

James H. Latimer

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, May 2, 1940

Tragedy, unpredictable as always, struck into the heart of this vicinity early Thursday morning when James H. Latimer of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and a life-long resident of this section, met death beneath the wheels of a passing auto just north of this village [April 25, 1940].  Mr. Latimer, 73, was walking to his Sidney occupation on the proper side of the highway about a mile north of Bainbridge when an auto proceeding in the same direction slowed beside him.  Evidently Mr. Latimer believed the driver was about to offer him a lift.  He stepped on the highway to meet instant death.  No criminal action was taken against Carl McLagan, of Rockdale, driver of the machine.  Dr. Edward Danforth, at the request of Coroner Dr. Carl Meacham of Greene performed the autopsy and discovered intracranial injuries and compound fractures of both legs between the knee and ankle.  Born October 20, 1867, at Afton, Mr. Latimer had lived in this section all his life and for many years was employed as a carpenter.  He was the son of Oliver C. Latimer and Roana Humphrey.  The survivors include Miss Mary Latimer of Afton, and a brother.  Funeral was conducted Saturday afternoon at Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Frederick R. Nichols, of Afton, officiating.  The pall bearers were Fred Chamberlain, Randolph Guy, Frank Scott and E.W. Sullivan, all of Afton.  Burial was in the East Side Cemetery, at Afton.

1940 Vital Statistics, Bainbridge, NY

1940 Vital Statistics for Bainbridge Area

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, January 2, 1941

Births in the Town of Bainbridge

Jack Olaf to Mr. and Mrs. Olaf St. Holte, of Bainbridge, R.D. 2, April 4.

Douglas Clifford to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Silvernail, April 10.

Sandra Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Ray P. Moyer, Bainbridge R.D. 2, May 3.

Fern Louise to Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Sheldon, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, May 11.

Deann Addie to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C. Wakeman, Bainbridge, R.D. 2, May 25.

Charles Lenthel to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Drachler, of Rockdale, R.D. 1, June 2.

Monte Earl to Mr. and Mrs. Howard r. Stilson, Afton R.D. 2, July 17.

Sonja Sandra to Mr. and Mrs. Siegfred Strigler, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, Sept. 8.

Deaths in the Town of Bainbridge

Elsie Lyon, 79, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, Jan. 22.

Pansy E. Robinson, 50, Bainbridge, R.D. 3, Feb. 11.

Carrie E. Porter, 88, Bainbridge, R.D. 3, Feb. 21.

Martha V. Christian, 80, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, April 19.

James H. Latimer, 72, Afton R.D., April 25.

LaVerne E. Payne, 56, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, April 29.

Elin E. Wilcox, 76, Bainbridge, R.D. 2, July 22.

Elizabeth J. Brayman, 56, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, Sept. 21.

Ruth Margaret Thompson, 45, Bainbridge, R.D. 3, Nov. 22.

Leonard D. Lord, 60, Bainbridge, R.D. 2, Dec. 11.

Warren Newton Sherwood, 68, Dec. 21.

Marriages in the Town of Bainbridge

Frank LeRoy Shaw of Afton, to Katherine Mable Runyon, Bainbridge, May 25.

Bynum C. Moretz of Marion Joyce Davis, May 29.

Kenneth M. Wilcox to Doris M. Sherman, June 8.

Carlson Schroth, Laceyville, Pa., to Joyce Showalter, June 16.

Roscoe Ralph Beers to Norma May Dean, June 27.

Melancton K. Hoyt to Dorothy Adams, July 20.

Loren Newton Hovey to Nellie Mildred Petley, July 17.

Richard Orman DeLong to Erma Louise Garlow, Aug. 1.

June Paul Ahrens, Jr., to Sybil Arline Jones, Aug. 10.

Charles F. Myers to Thelma M. Newman, Sept. 1.

Chester G. Emmick to Lorene J. Sipple, Sept. 14.

Elmer A. Smith, Candor, to Alene R. Peckham, Sept. 11.

Edward R. Gliha to Agnes A. Bennett, Oct. 5.

Charles M. Kinch, Sidney, to Mary T. Delello, Dec. 21.

Otselic History by Frank E. Cox

Otselic History

by Frank E. Cox

DeRuyter Gleaner, June 16, 1938

From my earliest recollections, the "gala day" was when I could go to the "Burg" with the folks, weekly, or whenever in need of supplies--a three mile trip from the farm on the hill.  I knew the village by no other name until I was well along in my teens.

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] was named when the Township of Otselic was formed in 1817.  However, in early times it had been known as "Sugar Hollow," "Plum Creek" (the Indian name), "Bowen Settlement" and "The Burg."

Just why it was called "Bowen Settlement" aroused my curiosity to the extent of looking over the transactions in real-estate of one Luther Bowen, as recorded in the county clerk's records.  His first deed was of April, 1822, as a resident of Smyrna, but on April 1st, 1824, he began in Otselic by deeding to Jethro Hatch 300 acres for $600.  The last recorded deed was a sale to Simeon Miner of Lincklaen, January 26, 1846, making a total of 155 deeds recorded.  Mr. Bowen died in 1850, aged 68 years.

I find many familiar names as I go thru the long list, Here are a few:  Norman Ford, William Thompson, Lyman Beach, William Tyler, Reuben Parker, Elihu Thompson, Myrtule N. Waldron, Ezra T. Webb, Simeon Miner, Levi Allen, Jethro Hatch, South Otselic Baptist church, and others too many to mention.

In 1839, Luther Bowen entered the mercantile business with his son, Wells, but in 1947 sold his interest to Myrtulo N. Waldron, who soon sold out to Wells, and he took in his brother, Dr. James K. Bowen. They built the old Parce store in 1851.  This store burned October 4, 1877.  Was rebuilt in 1878. The Bowen Brothers sold out to Wells B. Ufford in 1856.  Wells went to Kansas and the Doctor to Missouri.

Along in the 1870s, LeRoy Bowen was operating a farm of 366 acres near town and the place is still [in 1938] known as the Bowen farm.  So far as I know there is none of the descendants in this locality.

David B. Parce built the 1878 store recently [in 1938] demolished to make way for a Texaco gas station.  I have been told that a log blacksmith shop occupied this site in the early history of the village.

The first physician in South Otselic was Dr. Norman Ford, who came from Delhi in 1824, and married a daughter of Jonathan Beach of Lincklaen in 1826.  He kept the first tavern in the house he built, adding to it as business increased for fifteen years.  He was also the first postmaster, and kept it in his house.  It was established in 1830.  He held it a long time.

Others to hold the office were James Clark, Doctor Wyckoff, and David B. Parce, who was appointed in 1861, holding it until 1879, when Judson E. Parce was appointed and held the same until his death, December 26, 1884.

The Gothic House was built in 1850 by John P. Taylor.

Thomas G. Healey had the first blacksmith shop.

The South Otselic Baptist church was organized in 1844, and bought their lot of Luther Bowen for $75.00

I think this will do for this time, but may trouble you again some time if I feel so inclined.

Frank E. Cox,  June 13, 1938

Marriages (April 13)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, April 5, 1860

At Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, Mr. George Roberts, of this town, to Miss M.J. Watrous, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5th, by Rev. Mr. Blakesley, Mr. James H. Marvin, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Wilcox, of the former place.

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. Mr. Platt, Mr. Wilson Fox, of Broadalbin, Fulton Co., to Miss Carrie M. [Waldron], oldest daughter of G.R. Waldron.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., by Rev. Hiram Doane, Mr. Henry Gartner, to Miss Rosa M. Parmelee, both of Norwich.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Edwin Hill, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Cyrena Mann, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. A.T. Matteson, Mr. Wm. Boull of Oxford, to Miss Catharine Cassick, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Nathan C. Huntley of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Maryette M. Steere of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by Horace L. Barnes, Esq., Mr. Wm. R. White, to Miss Nancy S. White, both of East Pharsalia.

Chenango Union, October 21, 1875

HALL - PELLETT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Oct. 18, by Rev. S .Scoville, Mr. John P. Hall, Jr., of N.Y. City to Miss Grace B. Pellett.

SCHEFF - BUELL:  In King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 13, by Rev. E.W. Caswell, Mr. John Sheff of Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Fannie Buell, the youngest daughter of Simon Buell of King Settlement.

MERRIAM - BUCKLEY:  Oct. 19, 1875, by Rev. L. Haynes, Mr. Ichabod Merriam to Miss Mary L. Buckley.

CLINE - SMITH:  In Solon [Cortland Co., NY], Oct. 13, by Rev. W.N. Benger, Mr. Myron H. Cline of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Matilda A. Smith of Solon.

KELLY - LYON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 11, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. William H. Kelly to Miss Clara J. Lyon, all of Bainbridge.

TUTTLE - ARMSTRONG:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 11, by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. Francis M. Tuttle to Miss Sarah A. Armstrong, all of Sherburne.

MEEKER - PIKE:  In Victory, Cayuga Co. Sept. 9, by Rev. H. Meeker, Mr. Alva Meeker to Miss Louisa A. Pike, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

DAVIS - LESURE:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Oct. 10, 1875 by Rev. S. Ripley, Mr. Benjamin Davis to Miss Elvia Lesure, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

NORTHRUP - OBENAUER:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 12 by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. John Northrup to Miss Lena Obenauer.

Obituaries (April 13)

Flora L. (Simmons) Hopkins

Died March 17, 1943, Edmeston, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Funeral services will be held at 2 Saturday afternoon from the Houck Funeral Home here for Mrs. L.D. Hopkins, conducted by Rev. Ralph W. Voxburg, assisted by Rev. Winfield Kelly. Burial will be in the Edmeston Union cemetery.  Flora L. Hopkins, wife of Linn D. Hopkins, died in her home, North street, March 17, 1943.  She was the daughter of Eunice and Marshall Simmons and was born in Edmeston in 1863.  After attending the local schools, she taught in the Carr district and served as a telegraph operator.  In 1884 she married Mr. Hopkins.  Since girlhood she had been a member of the Second Baptist church., Edmeston, and was a regular attendant.  She had been ill seven years.  Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Earl Brooks, Edmeston; one son, Harold C. Hopkins, Cleveland, O.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Lewis H. Holliday

Died December 23, 1938, North Norwich, NY

Lewis H. Holliday died at his home in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] at 11:30 Friday forenoon, after a long illness.  Deceased was born in North Norwich Aug. 29, 1898.  There survive his wife, Mima, and four children, Leila, Vivian, Geraldine and Lewis, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Holliday of North Norwich. Two sisters, Mrs. Frank Dalrymple of Norwich and Miss Alura Holliday of North Norwich, and a nephew and niece also survive.  Funeral services will be held at the Breese Funeral home at 1:30 Monday afternoon, Rev. Roy Henwood officiating with burial in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  

Anna E. (Rose) Holmes

Died August 23, 1942, Edmeston, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. Anna E. Holmes, 60, wife of Fred Holmes, died Sunday in her home after a long illness.  Born in Exeter, she was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Miller Rose and had lived in this vicinity for the last 36 years.  Mrs. Holmes was married Oct. 9, 1901.  She was a member of the Baptist church.  Besides Mr. Holmes, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Harold Burlison, Edmeston; two brothers, Ernest Rose, Pittsfield, and Floyd, this village; a sister, Mrs.. Irwin Stephens, Edmeston; also nieces and nephews. the funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the home of Mrs. Burlison, with Rev. D.J. Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in Edmeston Union cemetery.

Mary Ann (Wilcox) Holdredge

Died February 27, 1941, Norwich, NY

The death of Mrs. Mary Ann Holdredge, wife of B. Franklin Holdredge, occurred early Sunday morning at the family home, 6 Henry street.  Born in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of the late Warren and Margaret (Silvernail) Wilcox.  She was 57 years of age.  Her passing takes one who held a place in the affections of a wide circle of friends. A gracious neighbor, Mrs. Holdredge was a devoted mother and homemaker.  For many years she was associated with her husband in operating the Hotchkiss Inn at Oxford and was formerly active here in the restaurant and tearoom business.  She was formerly a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church at Oxford and was for many years active as a member in Oxford chapter of the O.E.S.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Holdredge is survived by a son, George W., two sisters Mrs. Mabel Edgarton of Binghamton and Mrs. Fred Wilcox of Tyner, a brother, Emory Wilcox of Cincinnatus, several nieces and nephews and a legion of friends.  Services will be held from the Breeze Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel church will officiate and burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

In the hearts and minds of all of us here, is most intimately felt a deepest loss by the passing from our personal midst of such a consistently noble, courageous, faithful and loving person as Mary Ann Holdredge.  Her soul expression to her friends, was ever active, whole hearted and typically expressed her personally favorite thought--"Let me live in the house by the side of the road, and be a friend to man."  Her consistency of character in expressing hope, courage and fortitude were rightly expressed in another one of her favorite thoughts--"Turn always toward the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind."  There seems to have been no opportunity wasted on her past in her many years of service in expressing in every manner the reality of true Christian spirit--not a picture in the home but what is significant and symbolic of some beautiful character of her soul--not a deed done but for the promotion of higher living--living the highest from within herself--always mindful of her family, her neighbors, and her friends.  From such a character is personally known that Christian thought went out daily to help reach and bless mankind, to bless the sorrowing, the suffering, to prove a blessing in the upliftment of mankind.  This selection comes to my mind as an expression of what Mary Holdredge aimed to be and to do.

"God of the wilderness, and the desert places,

Shine in the soul of me till it blossoms like the rose!

Shine in the heart of me; God of icy regions--;

God of the flowers that sleep under winter snows;

God of the flowers that wake when Spring breathes on them;

Breathe on the soul of me--until it wakens too!

God of the whole great earth, live in the life of me;

Be Thou the heart, the soul, of whatsoever I do!"

The above expresses her inner most desire that her God would be the heart, the soul of whatsoever she did.  And as each day's tasks were completed, she enjoyed the thought she always read before sleeping--the thought she had kept by her pillow for over thirty years:  

"Forgive thyself and all the world;

Put out each feverish light.

The stars are shining overhead--

Sleep sweet, Good Night--Good Night"

I am sure her passing thought to those of her family left behind and to her friends would be--"I cannot doubt that He will attend my every call and that He will send to you ministering angels fair, in answer to my faithful prayer." 

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 22, 1860

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 8th inst. after a lingering illness, Mrs. William H. Woodman, only son of John Woodman, aged 22 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th, inst. of consumption, Amy [Aldrich], wife of R. Aldrich, aged 66 years. 

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. Maj. W. Clark, in the 89th year of his age.

Chenango American, March 29, 1860

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th inst. Mary Ann Melissa Sturges aged 26 years.