Obituaries (October 6)

Timothy D. Anthony

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

Timothy D. Anthony

1838 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  An unfortunate but oft-predicted accident occurred near the corner of West Main and Broad streets on Saturday afternoon when T.D. Anthony, an aged and respected resident, was run down and fatally injured by an automobile.  Mr. Anthony had been in attendance at the meeting of the dairymen in the Court House and upon leaving there had crossed the Westside Park. As he stepped upon the pavement in the path of an approaching automobile he was knocked down by the car, one of the front wheels running over him and he was dragged several feet before the car could be stopped.  When released he was unconscious and though rushed to the hospital, two physicians pronounced him dead upon his arrival there, his skull being fractured, among other serious injuries.  The car was a new one just purchased by Carol G. Tompkins.  Mrs. Tompkins was in the car with Mrs. John B. Foster, who was teaching her to drive. After the accident both ladies sought to render all the assistance in their power. After an attempt to revive the injured man had failed he was placed in the car and hurried to the hospital, with Mrs. Foster at the wheel.  The ladies then reported the occurrence at police headquarters and to the coroner, Dr. E.W. Wilcox, who at this writing is conducting an investigation. The accident occurred about 4 o'clock, the streets were well filled with people, there was great confusion and the testimony of eye witnesses differs considerably on material points.  Timothy D. Anthony was 78 years of age and had made his home in Norwich for over 30 years, having previously resided in Plymouth.  On coming to Norwich he was employed in the Goodrich grocery store on North Broad street for many years and later acted as clerk in other stores.  He was well acquainted about the city and had many friends among the farmers, several of whom he had greeted at the meeting of dairymen he attended just before he met his death. He was a genial man, well liked by all who knew him.  Friends were permitted to view the remains from 2 to 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Beekman on Piano street, where private funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Leroy Newton

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 30, 1903

Died in South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] September 16, 1903, Leroy Newton, aged nearly 87.  His illness was of only five days duration and seemed to be a general giving out of the entire system especially the heart.  Mr. Newton was born and spent his boyhood days in this vicinity.  Early in the fifties when the gold fever raged in California, he was among the pioneers who went there from this section.  He intended making that his home, but owing to poor health was obliged to return.  Some time after this Miss Julia Morley of Smyrna, became his wife.  They located in this village on Maple avenue, where they have since resided.  Their union was blessed with one daughter and one son, who with the widow remain to mourn his loss.  Mr. Newton was a carpenter by trade and an excellent man, building some of the best buildings of his day.  Politically he was a staunch Republican, having been elected supervisor of our township several successional terms.  Mr. Newton was highly respected by all who knew him being an upright, honorable citizen. The funeral was held from his late residence Friday, September 18, 1903.  Rev. K.M. Walker officiated.

 

Harvey Sterns, Sr.

DeRuyter Gleaner, January 22, 1903

Harvey Sterns, Sr., died Jan. 15, '03, aged 94 years.  He was born in Burlington [Otsego Co., NY] and married Miss Rachel Flint; they lived the greater portion of their life in Otselic and Lincklaen.  Their union was blessed with nine children.  One son gave his life to his country in the sixties.  One other son, George and one daughter, Mrs. -?- Perry, and also the mother have passed over.  For the past twenty-five years Mr. Stearns has lived with his son, Wallace in Lincklaen, where he died.  The children and their families were all at the funeral, except the son living west.  The six that survive him are Harvey Sterns of S. Otselic, Mrs. E. Smith of Cortland, Mrs. D.J. March of N. Brookfield, Charles Stearns of Battle Creek, Mich., Jasper Sternes of S. Otselic, and Wallace Stearns of S. Otselic. The funeral was held Saturday the 16th, at the home of his son Wallace.  Rev. R.H. Walker officiated.  I.J. Woodley furnished burial.  Interment in Valley View Cemetery [South Otselic, NY]

 

Desire [Thompson] Huttleston Newton

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 2, 1901

By the death of Mrs. Desire Newton, which occurred at her home, February 23, 1901, South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] has lost one of her oldest and msot respected citizens.  She had just passed her 81st birthday when God called her home, having been born at Burlington Flats [Otsego Co., NY], February 11, 1820.  She was one of a family of 18 children, her parents being William and Betsey Thompson.  Only one member of the family now survives--Joseph Thompson.  In 1838 she married Jonathan Huttleston from which union four children were born, two of whom now live to mourn her loss, Mrs. Maria Parce and Mrs. Adell Brown of this village.  After 11 years of happy married life her husband died.  Six years later she was united in wedlock to Miles Newton, but was again widowed in 1886 since which time she has been tenderly and lovingly cared for by her daughter, Adell.  She was of a very lovable disposition, amiable, gentle, cheerful and generous.  The funeral services were held from her late residence Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. George Bowler officiating.  Interment was made in Valley View cemetery.---Gazette

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 27, 1875

 

NASH:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], May 7, Mamie [Nash], daughter of Martin and Lucinda Nash, aged 4 years, 11 months.

 

HIBBARD:  In Triangle, Broome Co., may 17, Huldah [Hibbard], wife of Capt. Asa Hibbard, aged 72 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

WELCH:  In Middleport, Madison Co., May 17th, Mr. Augustus Welch, aged 62 and formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SWEET:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], April 24, Eddie Robie Sweet, only child of William T. and Jennie Sweet, aged 3 years 9 months.