Obituaries (February 20)

Eva May (Salsman) Thurston

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1909

 

 

Eva May (Salsman) Thurston

1868 - 1909

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Eva May Thurston, wife of Earl Thurston, died at her home on Clinton street Wednesday of last week, aged 41.  For several years Mrs. Thurston had not been strong, but had been able to get about the house by the use of a wheel chair.  Deceased was the daughter of Elias and Eliza Salsman and was born in Clinton, N.Y.  In 1890 she was united in marriage to Earl Thurston, of this village, who survives her, together with a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude White. She is also survived by a brother, Charles Salsman, and a sister, Esther Clark, both of this village.  Her funeral was attended Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. John L . Ray officiating. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen had charge of the services at the grave in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Mrs. Thurston was a member of the local Cigarmakers' Union and that organization attended in a body.

George Wilkes

Chenango Union, April 4, 1907

George Wilkes, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkes, was buried in Riverview cemetery last Saturday.  He was about 12 years of age.

Mary Hardy

Afton Enterprise, March 19, 1886

Mrs. Mary Hardy, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], went to Dr. Travis' office last Friday for the purpose of having some teeth extracted, and while under the influence of ether suddenly expired.  An autopsy was held which revealed the fact that the right auricle of the heart had undergone fatty degeneration, and she fell an easy victim to the influence of ether.  A coroner's inquest was held, and the jury rendered a verdict fully exonerating Dr. Travis.

Henry Felton

Chenango Union, April 4, 1907

Mr. Henry Felton departed this life last Wednesday evening aged 63 years.  He has been in poor health for a number of years, but confined to his home only a few weeks, and was up and dressed every day, until the day of his death.  He has always lived in this town, only when in the army.  He was a member of the 114th Regiment, and served his country faithfully and well.  The funeral services were held at his late home on Saturday, Rev. J.B. Wilson of Norwich officiating.  He leaves a wife and one son, Sumner Felton of Oxford and four sisters to mourn his loss.  He will be greatly missed by his many friends and neighbors.  His family has the sympathy of all in this their bereavement.

 

Eliza (Penston) Eaton

Chenango Union, April 11, 1907

The death of Eliza Penston, widow of Warren Eaton, occurred Sunday night at her home on State street, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Eaton had been in her usual health up to that morning. Bronchitis and heart failure were the cause of death.  Mrs. Eaton was born September 29, 1818, at Deerfield, Oneida county, and came to Oxford when but nine years of age. She was united in marriage August 12, 1838, with Warren Eaton, who passed away suddenly Sunday, April 7, 1889, just eighteen years to a day and hour previous to that of his wife.  Although her physical infirmities prevented her active participation in many things in which she had heart interest, she quietly aided in works of charity and in various ways endeared herself to her many friends and acquaintances by whom her departure will be sincerely mourned. She will also be greatly missed from the home circle where she was deeply loved.  Mrs. Eaton was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Oxford, which she joined in 1838, seven years after the incorporation of the society.  On the occasion of her 87th birthday in 1905, Mrs. Eaton was presented with a loving cup by her friends in the church, a testimonial of their regard and in recognition of her long and active Christian work.  At her death she was the oldest member of the church, and undoubtedly the oldest person in town.  Mrs. Eaton was a bright conversationalist, an extensive reader, which kept her in touch with the events of the day, and her clear memory recalled distinctly incidents that occurred seventy-five years ago.  Mr. and Mrs. Eaton celebrated their golden wedding in 1888, and for sixty-nine years Mrs. Eaton had participated in the annual Eaton New Year's dinner, which she and her husband originated in 1889.  Mrs. Eaton's age was 88 years, six months and nine days, and she is survived by five children, Mrs. George B. Fletcher and Miss Elizabeth B. Eaton of this village; Mrs. Charles S. Brown of Waverly; George P. Eaton of Granger, Wash.; and Charles B. Eaton of Tacoma, Wash.; also a sister, Miss Margaret Penston of Oxford, and a brother, M. Penston of Hornell--Times  The funeral services were held on Wednesday.  Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Eaton and George O. Eaton, of Norwich.