Obituaries (September 30)

Mary Sisson Larson

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

Mary Sisson Larson

1894 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A sad surprise came to the many friends of Mrs. Mary Sisson Larson in her death at the Norwich Hospital following an operation for appendicitis.  They appreciated in a measure the seriousness of the operation, she having been in poor health for some time preceding but they had earnestly hoped for a happy outcome and were greatly shocked when she passed away after barely recovering consciousness.  her death followed by 15 weeks the exact hour of her marriage.  Deceased was born in Poolville, November 26, 1894, but most of her life had been passed in this city, where by her sunny life and loving disposition she had made a large circle of friends. Before her marriage June 14 she had been employed at the Borden Condensory, where she was highly esteemed by her employers and associates. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of all and especially his fellow employees of the Ontario & Western Railway.  her father and mother, Mr. and  Mrs. Ernest Sisson, also survive and mourn deeply her death.  Funeral services were held from her former home on Marshall street last Sunday, Rev. J.C. murphy officiating. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful.  Besides the officiating clergyman, Rev. J.C. Murphy, of Chemung, there were present from out of town Mrs. A.A. Pratt, Edward Dorcey and Charles Foraker, of Binghamton.

 

Larson - Sisson

Norwich Sun, June 17, 1916

At the home of the groom's aunt, Mrs. A.A. Pratt, No. 142 Front street, Binghamton, N.Y., Wednesday, June 14, occurred the marriage of George L. Larson and Miss Mary A. Sisson, both of Norwich. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.C. murphy of Chemung, N.Y., a cousin of the groom.  The couple was attended by Miss Bertha Larson and Charles Forbes, sister and uncle of the groom.  The ring service was used.  Mrs. Larson has been a valued employee of the Borden condensery during the past four years, while Mr. Larson is a respected employee of the O.&W.  The newly married couple will be at home to their friends at No. 4 Marshall street after June 27.

 

George M. Harrington

Norwich Sun, December 18, 1929

Funeral services for George M. Harringotn, father of W.J. Harrington of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], who died at his home, in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. L.S. Charters officiating. Burial will be made at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  Besides the son, above named, there survive a wife, a son, Claude Harrington, and a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Tillapaugh of Norwich.  Mr.  Harrington was 77 years of age and formerly resided on the Chenango lake road.  Five granddaughters, Mrs. Evangeline Fryover of Sherburne, Sone Tillapaugh and Mary, Minnie and Jena Harrington of Norwich, also several nephews and nieces survive.  Of a family of seven children, the only survivor is a brother, Charles Harrington, living in Detroit,  Mich.  Mr. Harrington passed away following an illness of several months duration.  he was born in Gilboa, Schoharie county, N.Y., January 25, 1852, and his early life was spent there.  While a young man he came to Chenango county, later purchasing the farm where he died.  He will long be remembered as a man of fine Christian character, a devoted husband and father and a kind neighbor, always willing to lend a helping hand.

 

Linn Harrington

Binghamton Press, September 9, 1912

Linn Harrington, who is said to reside in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], was brought to this city on the 1:30 Delaware & Hudson Railroad passenger train yesterday afternoon and removed to the City Hospital.  Dr. W.A. Moore, who was summoned to attend him, found that he had sustained internal injuries, as result of his being caught between a traction engine over which he had supervision on good roads work near Afton, and a steam shovel which was being operated on the highway in the vicinity of the village yesterday morning.  His condition today, as reported by those in authority at the institution, is considered unfavorable for his immediate recovery.

 

Binghamton Press, September 10, 1912

Linn Harrington of Guilford, died at the Binghamton City Hospital this morning as the result of injuries suffered in being crushed Sunday morning between a steam-shovel and a traction engine in operation on good roads near Afton.  Harrington was brought to the city late Sunday afternoon. Dr. W.A.Moore found that the man had sustained internal injuries, probably fatal, although there was a bare chance of recovery.  But the man sank gradually lower and lower until this morning he passed away.

Mary Harrington

Unadilla Times, November 12, 1915

Mrs. Mary Harrington, aged 60 years died Monday afternoon at the home of her son, Rufus Harrington, who lives near East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The funeral was held Wednesday.  She is survived by three sons, Jay Harrington of Calf., Clifford Harrington of Morris, and the one with whom she resided, also one daughter, Mrs. Chester Rutenber of Unadilla.  Mrs. Harrington was a great sufferer for several years with rheumatism. The cause of her death was due to paralysis.