Elmer B. Brooks
Utica Saturday Globe, July 29, 1905
Elmer B. Brooks
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: In the prime of life, Elmer B. Brooks passed away Monday at Chenango Lake, whither he had gone in search of rest and restoration to health. His age was 44, he having been born in Pitcher, Chenango county April 8, 1861, the son of Addison B. and Mariah Brooks. When 3 years old Mr. Brooks came to Norwich with his parents and resided here until 1882, attending the public schools and acquiring a thorough education before he went to Brooklyn. Later he was employed as a clerk in the New York postoffice for four years and afterwards engaged in other business, holding responsible positions with the New York Bank Note Company and the Hamilton Bank Note Company. Some five years ago he again became a clerk in the New York postoffice, resigning the position last October on account of ill health. After spending several months at Saranac Lake he came back to Norwich and the old home scenes last February. The past two months had been spent at Chenango Lake, in the hope that the altitude and the health-giving atmosphere would be of benefit to him, but he failed to find the longed for relief. Before his health failed he was a very energetic man and especially well liked by his associates. The remains were brought to the home of his parents of Lackawanna avenue, where the funeral was held Thursday afternoon, Rev. George A. Cure officiating. Besides his parents, deceased is survived by his widow, who, before their marriage, was Katie E. Hartness, of Stittsville, Oneida county, and two children, Leroy H. and Ethel May. He is also survived by three brothers, Addison C. and Ransom D. Brooks, of Norwich, and Casson M. Brooks, of South Framingham, Mass., and by one sister, Mrs. George A Stacy, of Norwich. Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].
Benjamin W. Wells
Chenango Union, January 28, 1892
At his home four miles east of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of January 22, Benjamin W. Wells died, aged 89 years, 2 months and 6 days. Deceased was the oldest of five sons of Samuel Wells, all of whom proceeded him to the land that is just beyond. He was born in Sharion, Schoharie county, and removed with his father to his late home when but six years of age where he has since resided. His life was identified with the clearing and settling of this portion of the town, having seen it grow from a wilderness to its present cultivated state. He leaves surviving him one daughter and three sons, besides a large circle of friends and acquaintances who will long remember him as a man of sterling worth and strict integrity a kind neighbor and affectionate father and a truly respected citizen.
Albert G. Harris
Chenango Union, January 28, 1892
Albert G. Harris, one of the best known farmers in this part of the county died at his home on West Hill, south-west of the village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday morning of last week. He had been feeble for several years, being troubled with heart disease, but was as well as usual when he retired Thursday night. Friday morning he complained of feeling poorly, and his wife assisted him into a chair and prepared a hot foot bath. She was busy about the house for a little time and when she returned his head had fallen upon his breast and he was dead. Mr. Harris was 76 years of age and was born upon the farm where he died. His father reclaimed the land from a wilderness and it has been cultivated by only father and son. He was a life-long Democrat and for more than half a century had been a reader of the Union and its predecessors in Norwich. His aged widow, and Mrs. O.D. Merchant, of Guilford, a daughter by a former marriage, are the only surviving relatives. The funeral services were held on Monday and were conducted by Rev. T.G. Cass of the Baptist church, of which Mr. Harris was a member. the interment was in the family lot in the old Foster cemetery, near the Preston line.
Frances Keeler
Chenango Union, January 28, 1892
After a long and wasting illness, borne with patience and fortitude, Frances E. Keeler died at the residence of her parents in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst. Last summer Miss Keeler was brought home from East Pittsburg, Tenn., where she had been engaged in teaching, in a very low state of health, caused by an epidemic then prevailing there. She rallied somewhat after reaching home, but the disease which caused her death had become seated and probably hastened by the attack she had in the South. She was an estimable young lady, and enjoyed the friendship of a large number of people, young and old. At one time she was an assistant teacher in Oxford Academy. A communicant of St. Paul's church, her funeral was held from there on Thursday morning. Blessed was the experience of this Christian woman, known so well to us all, who has closed her life of diligence, integrity, honor and piety. Her retrospect might well be desired by us all; the faithful discharge of every duty; the patient struggle with life's difficulties; annoyances, trials, disappointments bravely encountered, and God remembered and honored above all; then the promise well fulfilled, "Them that honor Me I will honor," and the last days spent in the firm yet humble maintenance of every Christian principle. After many a pain, trial and struggle with inherent weakness, she laid in her still, tranquil chamber, calm and cheerful, thankful and loving, her work finished, her race run, her rest at hand. So, with a death full of immortality, she entered into peace. When, amid such disappointments, we see such tokens of a renewed heart and devoted life, we can learn something of the love which can so peacefully rest on the compassion of Jesus, and thus fell asleep, and we can the better comprehend what is the breadth and depth and length and height, and know the love of Christ, whose seal of everlasting bliss is upon those who serve their God, and struggle on bravely to do their best till God Himself shall call them home.--Oxford Times. Miss Keeler was well known in this village where she had many warm friends who have admired her noble efforts to make a success in life, and who will regret to see the early termination of her struggles.
James H. Milan
Chenango Union, March 3, 1892
James H. Milan, son of Martin Milan, died at the residence of his parents in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] early Friday morning, after a long illness of consumption. He early took up telegraphy and became an expert operator. His first position was that of night operator at Chenango Forks, for the D.L.&W. railroad, which he held for a short time and then entered the service of the Ontario & Western railroad at Norwich. From an operator he rose to the responsible position of train dispatcher, which he held until illness compelled him to return home. By strict and faithful attention to his duties he won the confidence and esteem of the company and was held in high regard not only by the general officers of the company, but by every employee with whom he came in contact. The dread disease, it is said, fastened itself upon him during the blizzard of a few years since, when he stood faithfully at his post for many uninterrupted hours in place of other operators who were disabled. The company granted him a leave of absence to California, in hopes that the travel and change of climate would be of benefit to him. The trip was, in a measure, beneficial, and he returned to his duties, but had to give up about eight months since, and has been at home where he died as above stated. He was twenty-four years of age. His parents, three brothers and two sisters are left to mourn his loss, while a large circle of friends and acquaintances will drop a tear to his memory. Funeral services were held in St. Joseph's church at 10:30 A.M. Monday, Rev. Father Mahon officiating. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, including a delegation of railroad men from the Ontario & Western road. A profusion of flowers and floral emblems were contributed, conspicuous was one design from railroad friends in Norwich, a broken line, a beautiful and expressive tribute--Oxford Times.
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