Obituaries (January 5)

Elizabeth J. Thornton

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1912

 

Elizabeth J. Thornton

1862 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward C. Staats, on Wait street, early Friday morning, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Thornton passed away at the age of 50 years.  Deceased had been a sufferer from paralysis since December and although it was realized that her condition was serious, her death, which occurred suddenly, was a shock to her relatives and friends.  Mrs. Thornton was born in the town of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] and resided there until a few months ago, when she came to Norwich to make her home with her daughter.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George Burke, of McDonough, and Mrs. E.C. Staats, of Norwich; two sons, George and Floyd Thornton, of North Norwich; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Johnson, of South Oxford, and Mrs. Henry Burdick, of McDonough and three brothers, Leon Graves, of South Plymouth; Clarence and George Graves, of Tunnel, N.Y.  The funeral services, which were held Monday afternoon, were attended by a large delegation of Fern Leaf Camp, Royal Neighbors and the Ladies Loyal Order of Moose.

Matilda Robinson

Northern Christian Advocate, October 3, 1849

Mrs. Matilda Robinson rests from her labors.  She died of dysentery, on the 15th inst., aged forty-five years.  Seldom are we called upon to record the departure of a more amiable person, or a more devoted Christian.  Converted in early life, and connecting herself with the people of God, she maintained to the last, an unblemished Christian character.  The M.E. Church in this place has lost a most exemplary and worthy member, while the Church triumphant is enriched with a jewel of rare excellence.  Her stricken family, whom she ardently loved and faithfully served, are left desolate and sad.  Yet they are comforted in their sorrow by the reflection that she is

"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep

From which none ever wakes to weep."

N.S.DeWitt,  Lanesboro, Sept. 19, 1849

Clifford Sherwood Davis

1897 - 1945

Clifford Sherwood Davis passed away at his home in Mt. Upton, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday, May 17, 1945, following an illness of one year, during which time he was a great sufferer.  Mr Davis was the son of Nelson Davis and Alida (Sherwood) Davis and was born in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] Dec. 31, 1897.  On June 28, 1933 he was united in marriage with Miss Mabel Morrell of South New Berlin.  He was a resident of Mt. Upton for more than twenty years and had many friends who regret to learn of his death.  he acted as Fire Chief of Mt. Upton until ill health compelled him to resign.  Survivors are s wife, one brother, Warren, of New York City, a sister Mrs. Ona Harrington of New Berlin and his aunt, Mrs. Lettie Arnold of Mt. Upton.  The funeral services were held at the Methodist Chruch on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. David S. Wolfe, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was at Mt. Upton.  The large attendance of friends and the many beautiful floral pieces expressed the high regard in which he was held.

 

Frank Arnold

1872 - 1944

Frank Arnold, 72, retired O.&W. conductor of 14 Sheldon street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at the wheel of his automobile on Polkville hill just before noon Thursday due to a heart attack, after he had become exhausted when his car became stuck in the highway.  Mrs. Arnold was with her husband when he slumped over the steering wheel as the car started to descend the hill.  James Myers was trying to drive up the hill and the two machines collided almost headon causing some damage to both.  Due to the slippery condition of the road the Arnold machine became stalled as it was ascending the hill this side of the Reinhold Anthony home.  Mr. Arnold shoveled a quantity of ashes on the roadbed and with that he started his car so that he was able to turn around with the intention of returning to Norwich for wheel chains. The car had only moved a few feet on its downward climb when Mr. Arnold suddenly was stricken. As he slumped forward over the steering wheel his foot came down on the accelerator and the car began to move forward.  Mr.  Myers also had experienced difficulty in getting up the hill with the result that both cars collided but with no serious damage.  Sheriff Lelan M. Brookins was called to the scene and later Undersheriff Frank J. Machio arrived with Dr. J.C. Lee, who acted in place of Dr. L.T. Kinney coroner, who was out of the city.  Meanwhile Henry Kimball of the William Breese Company, Norwich funeral directors, was notified, and as Coroner Kinnery was not available, Dr E.F. Gibson, health officer, gave permission to remove the body to the Breese Funeral Home.  Mr. Arnold was born June 9. 1872, and had been an employee of the O.&W. railroad for many years up to the time of his retirement.  He became a trainman in October, 1891, and was promoted to conductor in August, 1907.  He retired Oct. 31, 1941.  Mr. Arnold is surviv3ed by his wife.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 9, 1895

 

CAHOON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 4, 1895, Mr. Alonzo S. Cahoon, aged 66 years.

SECOR:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 5, 1895, Mrs. Althea Secor, widow of the late Col. J.D. Secor, of Scranton, Pa., aged 86 years.

BENEDICT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 5, 1895, Mr. John Benedict, aged 81 years.

POST:  At Woods' Corners [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 7, 1895, infant daughter of Hubert and Martha M. Post.

PARSONS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., nY], May 1, 1895, Nellie C [Parsons]., daughter of Homer B. Parsons, aged 16 years.