DIED: At Barton, Tioga Co., N.Y., on August 13th, Mr. Samuel Hopkins, aged 77 years and 5 months. Mr. Hopkins was a native of Rhode Island and a brother of the late Frederick Hopkins Esq., of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. He will be remembered by our older citizens as a Clerk of Judge John Noyes of this village, as the Collector and frequent constable of the town of Norwich, and as Under Sheriff of the county and Jailor during the sheriffalty of Col. Wm. Munroe. About a dozen years ago he removed from his farm in North Norwich to the place of his decease. Mr. H. had peculiarities of manner and a great fund of wit and social humor which rendered him a genial companion among friends. His death is the removal of another ancient land mark of our early settlers. [Chenango Telegraph, Aug. 23, 1865]
Death Relieves the Patient Sufferer and on Tuesday Morning, Feb. 25 [1896], he enters into his Eternal Rest - A Model Citizen, a kind, Loving Father, a true Friend and a Christian Gentleman, has Gone from our Midst.
Very Rev. James A. Walsh, pastor of St. John's Roman Catholic Church in Susquehanna [PA], and one of the best known and most outstanding priests in the Scranton Diocese, died at the Barnes Hospital Thursday afternoon. Long in poor health and under treatment at the Barnes Hospital for some time, following treatment in the Packer Hospital, in Sayre, he was stricken with a heart attack Tuesday and removed to the Barnes Hospital, where he died as he was being placed under an oxygen tent. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943]
Death Relieves the Patient Sufferer and on Tuesday Morning, Feb. 25 [1896], he enters into his Eternal Rest - A Model Citizen, a kind, Loving Father, a true Friend and a Christian Gentleman, has Gone from our Midst.
Ira E. Sherman
Death has taken from our midst a highly esteemed citizen whose place it will be difficult to fill. Mr. Ira E. Sherman, whose death it is our sad duty to chronicle, was a man whose purity of character and sterling worth were beyond reproach. A kindly man, loved and respected by all, he was guided by the true principle of Christianity. He feared God and kept His commandments. In his dealing with men he was careful, cautious and prudent, and for the frailties of others he exercised the same charity he would ask for himself. Always pure minded, no unkind word ever escaped his lips. He breathed kindness and good will to all. Although deprived by sad affliction of the comfort and presence of a beloved wife, no family circle had a kinder father, a wiser counselor and truer friend. To his children he was bound by ties of the most tender love and affection. To them he has bequeathed a pure and unsullied name, a legacy by the side of which silver and gold compare as mere dross.
Mr. Ira E. Sherman was born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Ct., Jan. 12th 1826. In 1837 his parents moved to Delaware County, N.Y., making their home on the farm now occupied by Harris Gallett. On this farm most of the life of Mr. Sherman has been spent and during his early years, it was a matter of pride with him to make this farm an attractive and interesting example of what life on the farm should be.
Mr. Sherman was early instrumental with others in organizing an Agricultural society in this section called the Susquehanna Valley Agriculture Society. This Association was largely instrumental in fostering agricultural development and its annual fairs were, for many years, the principal event of the season. When the Albany and Susquehanna railroad was first contemplated, Mr. Sherman gave it all possible encouragement and aid. He was one of the earliest subscribers to its stock, and as Commissioner of the town of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], turned over a portion of its Bonds to the Company when this aid was of vital necessity to the very life of the enterprise. Before the completion of the road, he was re-elected a member of the board of Directors, holding the position for some years after the road was leased to the D.&H. Canal Company. It was during his directorship that the Erie railway, under the Fisk management, sought by force and unfair means to obtain possession of the A.&S. Road, and many exciting scenes are remembered by those who were parties to this conflict in the days gone by. In 1865 Mr. Sherman was elected a Member of the State Legislature and in 1866 was re-elected by a flattering majority. During this session he was Chairman of the Committee of railroads and was largely instrumental in obtaining aid from the State to the amount $250,000 in building the A.&S. road. When our village became incorporated Mr. Sherman was elected as its first President [i.e. mayor]. He filled that office with the ability and fidelity for which he was so well noted and was re-elected. Few men have taken a more sincere and intelligent interest in the growth and development of Sidney than Mr. Sherman. It was with a proper feeling of public pride that he witnessed the rapid growth of Sidney, and his wise counsel in municipal affairs, and all matters relating to the public welfare will long be missed in our community.
A modest man, never given to the praise of his own work, many failed to appreciated Mr. Sherman's scholarly attainments and true literary worth. These, apparently, were pearls of great price he loved to show to the circle of his more intimate friends. The public however greatly appreciated the glimpse afforded in his published work, "Old Time Memories" - a work of intrinsic value. It is a fine collection of poetical gems, and will long be fondly treasured by the reading public.
Mr. Sherman was 69 years, 8 months and 7 days old. He leaves a widow and three estimable children, Jeanie R., Charles R., and Frederick W. Sherman to mourn his untimely loss. The sympathy of the entire community goes forth to them in their deep sorrow. The funeral was held at the Congregational church at 2 p.m. Thursday and was largely attended. Rev. T.A. Carlson selected his text from Jno.l 1,23: "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord." It was a fitting and impressive discourse, bearing consolation to the hearts of all. And thus closes the life chapter of a worthy and exalted citizen who leaves our world better, brighter and purer for having lived in it. [buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney, NY]
Very Rev. James A. Walsh, pastor of St. John's Roman Catholic Church in Susquehanna [PA], and one of the best known and most outstanding priests in the Scranton Diocese, died at the Barnes Hospital Thursday afternoon. Long in poor health and under treatment at the Barnes Hospital for some time, following treatment in the Packer Hospital, in Sayre, he was stricken with a heart attack Tuesday and removed to the Barnes Hospital, where he died as he was being placed under an oxygen tent. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943]
Mrs. Alfred Bagley, of South Pasadena, Calif., died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Thurston, in Walton [Delaware Co., NY], Thursday, Sept. 16. Mrs. Bagley came east a few days ago to visit her sister. She made the trip across the continent unaccompanied despite her age of 80 years and arrived in Walton in good spirits and apparently good health. She had been here but a few days when she suffered a heart attack. Mrs. Bagley was born in the Town of Hamden [Delaware Co., NY], 80 years ago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brainard. After her marriage to Mr. Bagley they lived in Walton until about 30 years ago when they moved to California. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943]
Benson W. Roache, of East Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna County [PA], died in the Barnes Memorial Hospital in Susquehanna, Thursday morning. He was 77 years of age. Mr. Roache, sustained serious injuries several weeks ago when he fell on upper Court street, Binghamton, as he was crossing the street near the overpass. His skull was fractured and he fractured a bone near the elbow. He was treated in the Binghamton City Hospital and later taken to the Barnes Hospital. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943]
Mrs. Caroline Cramer Evans, wife of Edward Evans, died at the family home in Susquehanna [PA] Friday afternoon, Sept. 10. Mrs. Evans was born in Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] on Aug. 1, 1881, the daughter of the late Mathias Cramer. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, two daughters and five sisters. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943]
Frank Leo Lichfuss, 48, for many years a farmer near Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], died Wednesday night at Bellevue Hospital, New York, as a result of pneumonia, which developed following two major operations performed during the past three weeks. Surgery had been resorted to in an attempt to remove a blood clot in the brain cavity believed caused by an injury suffered on his farm a year ago. Mr. Lichfuss suffered a broken neck when he was jounced from the back of a wagon at his farm in the early summer of 1942. He had been unable to do heavy work since, but until a few weeks ago he appeared to be making a complete recovery. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]
Fred S. Walter was killed shortly after noon Friday on his sister's Goodyear Lake farm, near Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], when he was crushed beneath a pick-up truck which he was loading with wood on a hill west of Route 28. The 71-year-old man had been assisting with general farm work on the A.S. Lull farm. Otsego County coroner issued a verdict of accidental death. Indications were that the brake of the vehicle slipped and the truck rolled down the hill. Evidently Mr Walter jumped on the running board to reach the brake and stop the truck. When relatives found the victim, he was crushed beneath the truck which had toppled over his chest. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]
After an illness extending over several months, Iddo Skinner, a retired Erie veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Fisk, Oakland, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21. Mr. Skinner was born in Oakland township 89 years ago, and lived there all of his life. He was employed as a hostler by the Erie for 46 years, retiring on a pension. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]
Joseph Lukaszewski, aged 16, was drowned last Friday while swimming in the Rondout Creek at Kingston [Ulster Co., NY]. The body was recovered an hour later. A spectator said he saw the lad jump into the creek, and a few minutes later when he looked again the boy was not to be seen. he went to the boys' rowboat and found his clothing still in it, but no sign of the youth. Men were notified and the body recovered by grappling. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943]
Frank Leo Lichfuss, 48, for many years a farmer near Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], died Wednesday night at Bellevue Hospital, New York, as a result of pneumonia, which developed following two major operations performed during the past three weeks. Surgery had been resorted to in an attempt to remove a blood clot in the brain cavity believed caused by an injury suffered on his farm a year ago. Mr. Lichfuss suffered a broken neck when he was jounced from the back of a wagon at his farm in the early summer of 1942. He had been unable to do heavy work since, but until a few weeks ago he appeared to be making a complete recovery. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]
Fred S. Walter was killed shortly after noon Friday on his sister's Goodyear Lake farm, near Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], when he was crushed beneath a pick-up truck which he was loading with wood on a hill west of Route 28. The 71-year-old man had been assisting with general farm work on the A.S. Lull farm. Otsego County coroner issued a verdict of accidental death. Indications were that the brake of the vehicle slipped and the truck rolled down the hill. Evidently Mr Walter jumped on the running board to reach the brake and stop the truck. When relatives found the victim, he was crushed beneath the truck which had toppled over his chest. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]
After an illness extending over several months, Iddo Skinner, a retired Erie veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Fisk, Oakland, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21. Mr. Skinner was born in Oakland township 89 years ago, and lived there all of his life. He was employed as a hostler by the Erie for 46 years, retiring on a pension. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 30, 1943]
Joseph Lukaszewski, aged 16, was drowned last Friday while swimming in the Rondout Creek at Kingston [Ulster Co., NY]. The body was recovered an hour later. A spectator said he saw the lad jump into the creek, and a few minutes later when he looked again the boy was not to be seen. he went to the boys' rowboat and found his clothing still in it, but no sign of the youth. Men were notified and the body recovered by grappling. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 23, 1943]
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