Larry Gardner, II, Family Scrapbook, part 1

Robert Southwick

NEW BERLIN – Robert C. Southwick, 37, of New Berlin, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1991, at M.I. Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
He was born Jan. 21, 1954, in Oneonta, the son of Clyde and Alice (Davis) Southwick. He graduated from New Berlin Central School and attended the Practical Bible Training College for a year and a half.
Survivors include his children, Danielle Jean Southwick and Matthew Robert Southwick, both of New Berlin; his parents of New Berlin; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was a member of South Edmeston Community Church, and he was employed by Simmonds Precision of Norwich.

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Pittsfield barn burns: 31 cows die, 150 safe

PITTSFIELD -- The Lewis Miller family led nearly 150 cows to safety early Friday morning as flames roared through their 300-foot-long barn just off the Morris Road between Pittsfield and Morris. Two hundred cows were in the barn at the time.
Thirty-one cows died in the fire. Another 15 were badly burned and were sold for beef. Some of the Holstein herd were registered cows.
Fire officials said the loss was estimated at about $125,000, including $50,000 in cattle.
Mr. and Mrs. James Pope, friends of the Millers, on their way to work in New Berlin and Sangerfield at 6 a.m., saw smoke coming from the Miller barn and drove down to the farm to check. They awakened Mr. and Mrs. Miller, their sons Tim, Terry and Wesley and daughter Mary Jane, who began leading the cattle from the barn. The route the cattle are accustomed to taking was blocked by flames, so the cattle had to be persuaded to use the other door.
"The Morris Fire Department was here within four minutes after I called," said Mrs. Miller. Though they are In the Pittsfield Fire District, they are closer to Morris, so that was her first call. Pittsfield and New Berlin firemen arrived soon afterward and spent most of the morning fighting the blaze.
Miller believes the fire was started by lightning from a storm that passed through the area at about 5:30 a.m. There was no hay in the end of the barn in which the fire started, but there were about 3,000 bales in the other end. Some of the hay was also burned.
About 180 feet of the 300-foot-long barn burned. The end that burned was added to the barn about three years ago. It was finished in knotty pine. Firemen saved enough of the barn to make it possible for the remaining cows - about 40 at a time to be milked in the standing part.
The milkhouse was not damaged.
One of the three concrete silos was damaged by the fire.
"We'll have to get our figures together now and decide what to do next," said Mrs. Miller. "We will probably rebuild, though I can't say for sure."
Lewis Miller is a director of the Otsego County Fair Board and is active in harness racing.

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Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bice

Miss Judy Lynn Conklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Conklin, became the bride of Mr. John Roger Bice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bice, in the Columbus Quarter Baptist Church, Saturday, September 8, 1973 at 2 p. m.
Rev. L. N. Davis officiated at the ceremony. Mr. William Riley was the organist. The church was decorated with glads, mums and fern.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of chantilly lace with accordion pleated net inserted on the bouffant skirt. The gown was styled with full length sleeves, fitted bodice and scalloped neckline.
The maid of honor was Miss Christine Eklund. Her gown was voile over taffeta matching the bridesmaids only in lilac color.
The bridesmaids: Miss Joan Larrabee, Miss Debra Smith and Miss Ruth Balcom wore pink floor length gowns of voile over taffeta with lace trimming to form apron, white straw hats with matching ribbon to go with the dress. Each girl carried a basket with old fashioned flowers.
Flower girl was Joetta Bice. She wore a pink, flower printed, cotton, floor length gown with white cotton apron on front. She wore a halo made of daisies and carried a basket of flowers.
Best man was Lash Camenga and the ushers were Keith Wilcox, Richard Conklin and David Bice. Ringer bearer was Master James Miller.
A reception followed the wedding served by the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Mrs. Jessie Gould of Connecticut made the wedding cake as a gift to the bride and bridegroom. It was a three tiered water fall cake with bride and bridegroom on top.
The couple left the church following the wedding in a surrey with black team of horses, owned and driven by Mr. Raymond Bice of South Edmeston.
Following a wedding trip to the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the couple are residing at R. D. 1, New Berlin, where the bridegroom is engaged in farming.

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Oneonta Star
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1962

Baptist Ceremony

Betty Wickenhofer Bride

Betty Jean Wickenhofer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wickenhofer of Laurens, was married November 4 to David L. Rosser, son of James Rosser of Morris.
The Rev. George Thomson performed the double ring ceremony at Main Street Baptist Church.
Organ music was provided by Mrs. Robert Fisk of West Oneonta.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
She wore a beige suit with beige accessories and carried an orchid on a prayer book.
Miss Sandra Stenson of Laurens attended the bride.
Best man was Larry Gardner of Morris.
Chet and Paul Gunther, cousins of the groom ushered.
After the ceremony, the couple greeted 55 guests at a reception held at the Methodist Church Annex in Laurens. The bride's table was centered with a bridal cake and decorated with white and silver tapers.
The bride attended Laurens Central School.
The groom was graduated from Morris Central School in June, 1959, and served three years in the Army Security Agency, stationed in Germany. He is now employed by Keith-Clarke Corp., Sidney.
After a wedding trip through Pennsylvania, the couple is now living in Gilbertsville.
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Rosser
(Brindle Photo)

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New Berlin Ceremony

Phyllis Conklin Bride

NEW BERLIN – Phyllis Ann Conklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merrell Conklin of New Berlin, was married September 1 to George H. Guller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Guller, also of New Berlin.
The Rev. James F. Gillen performed the double ring ceremony at St. Theresa's Church.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of Chantilly lace with accordion pleated net insert on the bouffant skirt. The gown was styled with full length sleeves, 'fitted bodice and scalloped neckline.
Her fingertip veil was caught to a crown of pearls.
She carried a bouquet of white carnations with ivy streamers.
Miss Veronica Gracyalny of New Berlin was maid of honor. Serving as bridesmaid was Mrs. Marvin Slentz.
Miss Judy Conklin of New Berlin was flower girl. She wore a pink nylon dress and carried a basket of pink roses and carnations.
Theodore Vail of New Berlin carried the rings on a satin pillow trimmed with lace and pink rosebuds.
Timothy Christian of New Berlin was best man.
Ushering were Marvin Slentz, John Guller and Richard Conklin, all of New Berlin.
After the ceremony, a reception was held at Otsenango Grange Hall. In charge of arrangements was Mrs. Philip Chase of New Berlin,
After a wedding trip to New England, the couple will make their home at New Berlin RD 2.

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Mr. and Mrs. George H. Guller

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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gardner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 27 with an open house for their friends, relatives and neighbors. (Staff photo by Lasell).

Fiftieth Anniversary Of Couple Celebrated

South New Berlin-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gardner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 27 with an open house. Mr. Gardner was born, Sept. 14, 1875 and Mrs. Gardner, the former Anice Baulf, was born March 2, 1877. They were married at the home of the bride's parents on Dec. 27, 1900.
Mr. Gardner has always been a farmer and until two years ago the couple made their home at the home where they were married. Two years ago they moved to the village of South New Berlin where they are now living.
The couple have no children. Mr. Gardner was a member of the Odd Fellows for 38 years and a member of the Grange. Mrs. Gardner was a member of the Rebekahs and the Home Bureau and other small organizations.
A decorated wedding cake featured the refreshments and the honor guests were presented with a purse of money.

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So. New Berlin Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gardner Honored Guests At Open House, Wednesday, Dec. 27

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gardner celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Wednesday, Dec. 27 at their the Oneonta Star appeared on the old farm home where they had been married fifty years ago. Mrs. Gardner, former Anice Baulf, was born in a log cabin on the farm and had lived there all her life until about three years ago. Open House was held by the present owner Mr. and Mrs. R. Wassenaar.

The first surprise of the day was when the couple walked in and was presented with a gorgeous poinsetta which was sent by Mrs. Wild of South New Berlin. At 11:15 when the first guests arrived a beautiful corsage of yellow rose buds was pinned on Mrs. Gardner by a niece, Ruth Eccleston, and a yellow rose placed in the button hole of Mr. Gardner's coat. In the afternoon Mr.and Mrs. Eli Lieb presented them with a bouquet of mums and glads. Scores of cards were also sent by friends from far and near. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gardner presented Mrs. refused to go. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Gardner with gold earrings and Mr. Gardner a gold tie clasp.

At noon a delicious dinner was served to Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, Mr. De Loss Gardner and Mrs. Henry Gardner. Mrs. Mary Turner was invited but was unable to attend. McGuire came to their rescue and Mrs. Wassenaar was assisted by Mrs. Ellis Ford and Mrs. Ruth Eccleston.

At 2 p. m. the photographer from the Oneonta Star appeared on the scene to take their pictures. Among the many surprises of the day was when Rev. Skinner and family of Madison, N. Y. appeared. Rev. Skinher was a former pastor who served South New Berlin for 15 years. Mr. Gardner remarked "Now I wouldn't even be surprised to see Harry Truman fly in."

Refreshments consisting of cookies, tea or coffee were served to 75 guests by Mrs. A. Ford, Mrs. Ruth Eccleston, Mrs. Weldon Gardner and Mrs. R. Wassenaar. In the presence of the last guests an old fashioned gold jewelry box containing a gift of money placed there by guests was presented to the couple by Clarence Wassenaar. The box was given by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nacken.

But when time came for Mr. and Mrs. Gardner to leave “The Horse" refused to go. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner said that 50 years ago Old Dobbin didn't disappoint them but got them to Utica safe and sound. Today, fifty years later, the '48 Ford let them down.

Mr. and Mrs. Allie Ford and John McGuire came to their rescue and escorted them to South New Berlin.

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STATE POLICE
NORWICH

A Morris man sustained South New Berlin minor injuries, and a Emergency Squad. Cleveland, Ohio, motorist was charged with failure to yield the right-of-way in connection with a Wednesday afternoon accident at Amblerville.
Police said Karl Urbe, 67, Cleveland, Ohio, was southeast-bound on Great Brook Road and entered Route 23 at Amblerville into the path of a westbound car driven by Larry W. Gardner, 41, Morris. Gardner sustained bruises and complained of pain in both feet after his car struck the Urbe machine. He was treated at the scene by the South New Berlin Ambulance.

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THE ONEONTA STAR
Wed., Oct. 24, 1951

South New Berlin Woman Is Dead

South New Berlin-Mrs. Anice L. Gardner died Monday at the Chase Memorial Hospital here after an illness of two months. Funeral will be held at 2 p, m. Thursday at the South New Berlin Baptist Church. The Rev. J. C. Jensen will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Clinton Skinner of Madison. Burial will be in Hillington Cemetery, Morris.
She was born March 2, 1877, in Morris, daughter of Michael and Jane Baulf. On Dec. 27, 1800, she was married to Fred Gardner who survives. Also surviving are two cousins, Mrs. Alice Farrell, Vestal, and Mrs. Bernice Welch Syracuse.
She was a member of the South New Berlin Baptist Church for over 40 years.
The body is at the Tamsett Funeral Home here where friends may call any time.

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OBITUARIES

MRS. ALICE GARDNER

Mrs. Alice Gardner, 61, of Morris, a former employee of the H. W. Naylor Co., Morris, died Sunday, September 22, at Fox Hospital, Oneonta, after an extended illness.
She was born March 10, 1913 at Earlville, a daughter of Clyde and Lulu (Bixty) Southwick. She was married to Weldon H. Gardner in Morris on March 10, 1931. She had worked for the H. W. Naylor Co., in Morris for several years and was a housewife.
Mrs. Gardner was a lifelong resident of Morris and was a
member of the Morris Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband; a son, Larry Gardner, Morris; a brother, Clyde Southwick, New Berlin; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Murphy, Prattsville; Mrs. Gladys Lamb, Morris, and Mrs. Charlotte Holden, Texas; two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 24 from the Johnston Funeral Home, Morris, with Rev. Winston B. Maricle, pastor of the Morris Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial was made in Hillington Cemetery, Morris.

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Clyde Southwick Dies at Morris; Funeral Tuesday

Morris - Funeral rites will be held Tuesday at 2 at Sloan's funeral parlors for Clyde Southwick, who died at 1 Saturday morning at his home on Grove after an illness of a few weeks. His health had been failing for two years. Rev. H. E. Danielson, Baptist pastor, will conduct the funeral, and burial will be in Hillington cemetery here.

Mr. Southwick was born March 20, 1883, at Columbus, son of George F. and Lodena (Calder) Southwick. He and Miss Lula Bixby were married at Sherburne Oct. 31, 1901. Six daughters and one son were born to them, but two daughters died in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Southwick moved to Morris 24 years ago, and during most of the time since then, he was employed by the late Dr. Lewis Rutherfurd Morris, and later by Mrs. Morris.

A devoted husband and father, a kind and congenial neighbor, Mr. Southwick was liked by all who knew him. He was a member of Sherburne Methodist church, but attended the Baptist church after coming to Morris.

Surviving are: The widow: four daughter, and a son, Mrs. Ralph Holden, Gilbertsville, Mrs. Earl Land, Mrs. Weldon Gardner, Miss Clara Southwick, and Clyde Southwick, Jr., Morris; two halfbrothers, Fred Southwick, Oneida, and Warren Calder, Edmeston; and eight grandchildren.

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Mrs. Henry Parkhurst Dies Following Extended Illness

Esteemed Resident of Morris Was Long Invalid With Heart Trouble
-Funeral Services
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Morris, May 1-Mrs. Henry Parkhurst died very suddenly early this morning at her home on Liberty street from the effects of heart trouble, with which she had been afflicted for a number of years.
Georgia (Morey) Parkhurst, only daughter of Charles and Ella (Alcott) Morey, was born in Columbus, August 28, 1868, in which place and South Edmeston, she spent her girlhood.
At the age of 17 she married George Bixby, a farmer residing in Earlville, who died in 1914. To them was born one daughter, Mrs. Clyde Southwick of Morris, who with her family, has tenderly cared for her mother during many months of invalidism.
The deceased was married in June, 1917, to Henry Parkhurst, an employee or the Morris Manor farms, who survives her and for whom much sympathy is felt.
Mrs. Parkhurst was a consistent member of the Sherburne Baptist church for many years. However, her chief interest was in her home, which she always made attractive by the cultivation of a profusion of flowers. She was a devoted wife, a kind and indulgent mother, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.
Immediate surviving relatives are the husband and daughter previously mentioned; & brother, Henry Morey of New Berlin; five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, to all of whom sincere sympathy is extended.
Funeral services will be held at her late home on Liberty street Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F. G. Leonard of the Universalist church, a neighbor and long a friend of the family. Interment will be in the West Hill cemetery, Sherburne.

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New Berlin Woman Dies

New Berlin-Bertha Pope Morey died at her home on the Great Brook road Wednesday [Feb 23, 1949]
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. today at the Dakin Funeral Home with the Rev. Clifford F. Bound, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich.
Mrs. Morey was born April 20, 1879, in the Town of New Berlin, daughter of Horatio and Elmira (Crosby) Pope. She was married to Her'y L. Morey, who survives, on Dec, 28, 1896. Also surviving is a brother, Herbert R. Pope, Utica.
She was a lifelong resident of New Berlin and a member of the Methodist Church.