George Henry Beach
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1913
George Henry Beach
1828 - 1913
Norwich [Chenango County, NY]: George Henry Beach, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S.D. Brooks, in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], April 15, was formerly a well-known business man of this village. For the past few years he had been in poor health and had resided with his daughters, part of the time in Norwich and part in Oneonta. For a year he had been an invalid, requiring constant care. The deceased was born in Connecticut 84 years ago, but had spent practically all his life in this State. He was a miller by trade and had operated mills at Portlandville and Hartwick before coming to Norwich, where he conducted the Stone mill, on West Main street, for some years. Later he conducted the restaurant at the D.L.&W. station until the new depot was erected and the restaurant was discontinued. Mr. Beach was a veteran of the civil war and a member of the G.A.R. He became a member of Christian Church while living in Portlandville and as long as health permitted was faithful in church duties. He was twice married, his first wife, Marcia Roland Beach, died in 1863, and his second wife, Jennie Morgan Beach, passed to rest in 1897. Mr. Beach leaves two daughters, Mrs. S.D. Brooks, of Oneonta, and Mrs. William A. Gould, of Norwich. He also leaves a brother, Charles Beach, of New Berlin, and two sisters, Mrs. Minerva Castle and Mrs. Emma Stockley, of this village; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was held in Oneonta Thursday, Rev. E.J. Farley officiating, with committal services by members of E.D. Farmer Post, G.A.R. Interment was made in the family plot at Portlandville [Otsego Co., NY].
Charles Brookins
Bainbridge Republican, May 10, 1919
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Running in front of an automobile driven by former Assemblyman Walter A. Shepardson, Charles Brookins, the eight-year-old son of Dwight Brookins of North Norwich, was run down and almost instantly killed late yesterday afternoon, a short distance from the home of his parents. The automobile was moving at a very moderate speed and the accident was unavoidable, it is said, the child darting directly in front of it. The boy had been playing with other children a few yards from his home before the accident. Failing to see the approaching car, he started to cross the road, and before the driver could stop or swerve to either side, was knocked down. Those who knew the particulars of the casualty said later that Shepardson was driving slowly and could not avoid striking the boy.
Utica Observer, April 23, 1917
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Running directly in front of the automobile of ex-Assemblyman Walter A. Shepardson of this city, Charles Brookins, eight years old, son of Mrs. Dwight Brookins of North Norwich, was instantly killed last night in front of his home. Young Brookins was playing in the road, wheeling a wheelbarrow as the Shepardson car came along and ran directly in its path. Those who saw the accident say the automobile was moving slowly and they attach no blame to the driver. Coroner Dr. Wilcox of this city was notified and after investigating the affair said he would exonerate Mr. Shepardson from all criminal negligence. The victim of the accident is the third son of Mrs. Brookins, the father of the boy passing away in the Binghamton State Hospital but a few weeks ago. Besides the mother there survives two sons, Raymond, now a member of the National Guard, and Rexford, who is employed as a farm laborer. Mr. Shepardson was only recently elected president of the Scott lumber Company, at a meeting of the newly organized directors.
Arthur D. Hosler
Afton Enterprise, September 2, 1914
Otego [Otsego Co., NY]: The body of A.D. Hosler of Pontiac, Mich., was found on Saturday morning on the railroad track of the D.&H. in this place, near the residence of Chas. Bouch's farm. It is supposed he fell from a passing train during the night. The body was badly mutilated.... Dr. Ford was called and coroner Frank L. Winsor of Laurens, who, after viewing the remains, ordered undertaker Bailey, of this village to take charge of the body. A card in his pocket attests to membership in the lodge of Elks at Pontiac, Michigan. It is understood that the Oneonta lodge of Elks will endeavor to get into communication with the relatives of the dead man through the Pontiac lodge; he was well dressed and indicated a man of refinement. [1880-1914; Buried Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, MI]
Dr. Alvin C. Hazard
Dr. Alvin C. Hazard
1838 - 1897
findagrave.com memorial #34746842
Chenango Union, April 22, 1897
Dr. A.C. Hazard, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday morning, after a long illness. He was one of the best known men of the town and has held numerous offices of trust and responsibility. He was also sheriff of the county for one term. Dr. Hazard has been a practicing physician at New Berlin for more than thirty years and was regarded as a safe adviser in case of illness. He enjoyed the respect and love of his fellow townsmen to a remarkable degree and throughout the county. He had many friends with whom he had been thrown in contact in professional, political and social circles. While sheriff he resided in this village, where he is remembered as an honored and upright citizen. The funeral will be held from his late residence at 1:30 P.M., and from the Baptist church, New Berlin, at 2 P.M. on Friday Members of the Chenango County Medical Society have been notified to attend and a meeting of the society will be held at the Central hotel to adopt suitable resolutions.
Unknown Newspaper (New Berlin), April 24, 1897
It seems almost impossible that the robust, strong-looking man who but a few days since was a familiar figure on our streets has gone out from among us. He had known for a long time the nature of his disease, had known the absolute hopelessness of his case, but with all the determination of his inflexible will, had fought against growing infirmity, until about four weeks ago, when the relentless enemy compelled surrender. It may be that it was this knowledge that found voice a few weeks ago, in his remark to a friend and patient, who inquired concerning his health. On the Doctor's admission that he was not feeling well the friend counseled him to take a needed and well-earned rest. Said the Doctor, "I am going to take a rest before long--a good long rest." It is doubtful if the death of another man in this community could bring sense of personal bereavement to more households. In the house of suffering and pain strong attachment to the family physician comes unbidden, and many, very many residents, scattered over at least five towns in this vicinity will miss and regret the familiar, kindly presence, which brought so much of confidence, of personal magnetism, perhaps into the sick-room as to almost valuably the remedial skill born of long and varied practice. Nor was Dr. Hazard's care confined to the well to-do in his parish. His best efforts were as often put forth without hope of reward and there are many poor families in which free advice and medicine were often supplemented by provisions and other needful articles. Through rain or snow, in clear weather or cloudy, at morn or at midnight he has driven far and near over our hills and valleys, as only a strong man could do. This was his life among us thirty years, and we shall not soon forget it or him. Alvin C. Hazard was born June 2, 1838, near Great Bend, Pa., where he obtained an academic education, commencing the study of medicine with Dr. E. A. Wilmot of that place, in 1860. He entered the U. S. Railroad Medical department, connected with the army in 1863, as assistant surgeon, in which capacity he served for two years, and was for a year in charge of the military railroad hospital at Alexandria, Va. Locating at South New Berlin in Jan. 1866, he was licensed by the County Medical Society in May of that year and practiced his profession there until 1871, when he removed to this village which has since been his home. During the first eight or nine years of his residence here, he was associated with J. L. Dykes in the drug business, the partnership being dissolved upon his election as sheriff. In politics Dr. Hazard was a republican. He was supervisor of the town in 1869, and was honored in 1879, by election to the office of sheriff of the county. At the time of his death he was health officer of the town, and also an active and interested member of our board of education. he was a member of the Chenango County Medical Society and also of Phoebus Lodge F. & A. M., of this village. In the Baptist church of which he was member, his work and interest will also be missed. March 10, 1858, he was united in marriage with Miss Angeline D. Sage of South New Berlin. To them were born two children, Oliver and Mrs. Ella M. Palmer of Hay Springs, Nev. both of whom survive, and another son Ransom E, who died May 15, 1869 aged about eight years. Mrs. Hazard died April 11th, 1872. January 8th, 1873, he married Miss Adelaide Briggs of this town, and during his last illness her kindness and tender care was constant and untiring in ministering to his wants. To them a son, Harold, was born. Also surviving him are his aged parents Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Hazard, a brother, Rev. R. Y. Hazard of Adrian, Ill., and two sisters, Mrs. Thos. Summerton of Great Bend, Pa., and Miss Y. Ufford of Binghamton. Funeral services were held from his late residence at 1:30 p.m. today(Friday) and at the Baptist church at 2 p.m. Rev. E. A. Bacon officiating. The members of the Chenango County Medical Society attended the obsequies in a body, the Board of Education faculty and students of our school were also present, and the members of Phoebus Lodge, F. & A. M. acted as escort. A large concourse of people not only his fellow citizens of New Berlin, but from Columbus, Norwich, Edmeston, Pittsfield, Butternuts, Burlington, and other towns paid by the presence, a last sad tribute of respect to the memory of Dr. A. C. Hazard.
Adelaide Hazard Thayer
South New Berlin Bee, January 24, 1920
Died, in Princeton, Ill., Nov. 19, 1919, Mrs. Adelaide Thayer, widow of Dr. A.C. Hazard and Levi Thayer, at the Old Ladies' Home. Mrs. Thayer had been in poor health for some time and her death was finally caused by a shock. Dr. Hazard practiced medicine both in South New Berlin and New Berlin. He died at New Berlin twenty-three years ago.
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