Obituaries (January 14)

Dr. Sidney E. Smith

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1912

 

 

Dr. Sidney E. Smith

April 5, 1866 - October 19, 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The remains of Dr. Sidney E. Smith, who died in Brooklyn on Saturday evening, arrived in Norwich on Monday morning and were taken to the chapel in Mount Hope Cemetery  whence private burial services were held at 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon.  Dr. Smith became ill at his home in Brooklyn of diphtheria and on Tuesday of last week was transferred to the Kingston Avenue Hospital for Contagious Diseases. For some time previous to his illness he had not been in robust health and had written relatives here that he was planning to come to Norwich for a visit and rest.  He had practically recovered from diphtheria, when a weakness of the heart developed and caused his death.  Dr. Smith was a native of Norwich and was born about 46 years ago.  He was educated in the Norwich schools and entered upon a business career as clerk in the grocery of E.L. Smith.  Later he became a licensed pharmacist for 15 years.  He succeeded Manley P. Green in the stand on South Broad street, now occupied by the Parson's five and ten cent store.  Under his direction the drug business grew and was removed one door north to the specially fitted and handsomely appointed store now occupied by Burton E. Reynolds, who came to Norwich as a pharmacist for Mr. Smith, became his partner and later succeeded to the ownership.  Mr. Smith then took up the study of medicine and located as a physician in Brooklyn, where for two years he had enjoyed a large practice.  he was a member of the consulting staff of the Williamsburg Hospital and had acquired an extended acquaintance among the medical fraternity of the city.  In May, 1891, he married Miss Minnie Dalton, of Morrisville, who with two daughters, Marion and Velma, survives him.  He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Alpheus Smith, of Norwich; two sisters, Miss Hattie of Norwich and Mrs. Dr. John Simpson, of Brooklyn.  The accompanying portrait of Mr. Smith is from a photograph made a number of years ago, but is the most recent one in existence.

 

Barbara Ann (Carhart) Huntley

Northern Christian Advocate, November 19, 1851

Mrs. Barbara Ann Huntley, wife of George W. Huntley, and daughter of Hannah and Isaac Carhart, died Oct. 20, 1851.  Sister Huntley experienced religion when young and the grace of God enabled her to say, "my Lord doeth all things well."  Deep were the waters of affliction she and her husband were called to pass through.  She had scarcely lived thirty-six years, yet death has entered their peaceful dwelling at five different times, and torn from their embrace a lovely child, until the last one is gone.  Consumption has done its work upon her frail system, and while she may sing with those above, our dear brother Huntley is truly a mourner here below.  May the grace of God sustain him, and all of her afflicted friends.     Wm. Morse.

 

Jennie Wilbur

Chenango Union, December 19, 1907

Jennie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wilbur of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday evening at about eleven o'clock, after nearly a week of intense though patiently borne suffering from appendicitis.  An operation was performed on Wednesday last by Dr. Kilbourn of Utica, but owing to the advanced stage of the disease but little encouragement was given of her recovery.  She was born in Norwich and was ten years of age last February. She is survived by her parents and one younger sister, Grace, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.  By her bright and winsome manner, her pleasant and loving disposition, she had won the hearts of all who knew her.  Funeral services were held from the house at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and the body taken to Trenton Thursday morning, where services will be held form the home of William Griswold, father of Mrs. Wilbur.

 

Waldron Harrington Tinker

Chenango Union, December 19, 1907

The following is taken from the Oneonta Star of Monday, Dec. 9, and is of interest to many relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Tinker, who formerly resided here.  "Waldron Harrington Tinker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew I. Tinker of 38 Cedar street, died at the family home yesterday morning, shortly after 8 o'clock, after a long illness. The deceased was 18 years of age, and was a native of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].  He had resided here [Oneonta, NY] for a little over a year and was an only son.  His illness was incurable and the sorrow of the parents is attended with some consolaltion that his sufferings are ended."

 

Mary Pauline Robbins

Chenango Union, December 26, 1907

Mary Pauline, wife of Charles S. Robbins, died at her home on Griffin street on Sunday, December 22, aged 54 years.  Mrs. Robbins has been ill for many weeks and the end was not unexpected. She was one of the best known and most highly respected colored women in Norwich and had many friends in the best of families.  She was active in charitable work while health permitted her to be about and has befriended and helped to comfort many unfortunates.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. Benton officiating.  [Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]