Obituaries (August 20)

William Barriger

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1915

 

William Barriger

 1818 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Barriger, an aged resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], passed away at the home of his son, B.F. Barriger, in Binghamton at the age of 97.  Mr. Barriger was born in Canada [in 1818].  In 1850 he married Emeline Bickford who survives him.  For 26 years they were residents of Norwich, removing to Binghamton four years ago.  Besides his widow, he is survived by four sons, B.F. Barriger, of Binghamton; Norman Barriger, of Madison; James Barriger, of Rochester, and Ezra Barriger, of Norwich, and by three daughters, Mrs. A.H. Eccleston, of Binghamton; Mrs. H.D. DeWitt, of Rochester, and Mrs. M.N. Phetteplace, of Norwich.  He leaves 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Burial was made in the Chenango Valley Cemetery at Binghamton.

Dr. B.F. Smith

Chenango Union, February 28, 1895

Between five and six hundred people attended the funeral of Dr. B. F. Smith on Sunday, February 24, or attempted to be present, as large numbers turned away from the crowded house, unable to effect an entrance.  Amid the dense crowd, the empty pew draped in black, where he had been accustomed to sit, spoke eloquently of the loss the church had sustained, while the falling tear and the heaving sigh told that all had lost a friend.  The A.O.U. W. attended the services in a body, and six or eight physicians sat as mourners for one who was "one of the best physicians in the county."  Flowers, the gift of loving friends, adorned the casket and the altar.  The pastor, Rev. W.H. Blair, said that the best encomium he could give him was, "He was the poor man's doctor."  Such never sent for him in vain. Rev. Bishop Carruth, of Afton, a former pastor added some feeling remarks to Rev. Mr. Blair's excellent address, and after mournful and appropriate music the hundreds within and outside the house took a last look of the honored dead. Friends from all the villages around mingled with the throng.  He sleeps in Evergreen cemetery, White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], which he has assisted in enlarging and beautifying.

Caroline M. Smith

Otsego Journal, January 11, 1900

Caroline M., wife of Joseph H. Smith, died at the home of her son, Edward Smith, opposite Lathams Corners in Butternuts, on the evening of Monday, January 8th.  The whole of her married life, a period of fifty-six years, was spent upon the farm where her death occurred.  Mr. Smith having inherited it from his father who was one of the pioneers of this section of country.  Mrs. Smith was born in Ballston, May 28, 1817, and was consequently nearly 83 years of age.  She was a woman who in the active period of her life possessed the esteem of a large circle of friends, all of whom without exception she and her aged husband have survived.  She died of no specific disease, but simply from the breaking down of the worn out machinery of life.  Her husband, who has reached the advanced age of 85  years, survives her, and one son, Edward Smith.  Another son, older, was drowned many years ago near the Lathams Corners bridge. The funeral will occur on Wednesday, from the house at 1 o'clock.

Minnie Coyle

Otsego Journal, January 11, 1900

Minnie Coyle died this Tuesday forenoon. She was one of the poor, innocent unfortunates, who was born into the world with a weak mind and a frail, weak body.  Although she was nineteen years old, she was yet like a child, never could stand on her feet or talk, and the woman who helped lay her out says she does not think the corpse would weigh over twenty pounds.  Her mother, Mrs. Coyle, has tenderly and lovingly cared for her nineteen years; watched over her night and day, and is entitled to great credit.

Joseph C. Satterlee

DeRuyter Gleaner, July 24, 1958

The funeral of Joseph G. Satterlee of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] was conducted at the Davis Funeral Home last week.  Mr. Satterlee died from a stroke of short duration. Interment made at Valley View [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY] with the Reverend Richard Meeker of New Berlin officiating.  Mr. Satterlee married Miss Roby Brown of Otselic. They are well known and respected here, having many friends and relatives in this community.  he was 64 having been born June 14, 1894 and passed away July 14, 1958.  Our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

Edith M. Smith

Otsego Journal, May 14, 1890

On Wednesday morning last at 6 o'clock, Edith, the youngest daughter of Edward and Mary Smith, faded from earth as softly as the shadows stole away from the radiance of the newborn day.  Whose breaking saw her pure spirit wafted to a world where there is no night and shadows never come.

For many weary weeks her life had been going out gradually but with a certainty that nothing earthly could prevent. At the early age of sixteen the beautiful life is ended; but who is there who has heard the story of her patience and resignation through all those weeks of suffering, of her thoughtfulness and care of others, and of the simply, holy trust with which she approached the dark river, that would not gladly resign his life into the hands of the God that gave it, knowing it to be as pure and unsullied and free from blemish as the one she laid down so cheerfully.  It is not a matter of wonder that one who had borne the storms and sorrows of many years should contemplate the approach of death with calmness; but for one so young with the pathway of life smiling with hope and scattered with roses, with loving friends and a happy home, to endear her to life, to resign them all without a murmur or one vain regret, reveals a spirituality as rare as it is sublime and beautiful.  It would be difficult to convey an adequate idea of the gentle, unselfish heroism and devotion that characterized her whole sickness and, it might be said as truly, her whole life.  With a mind unclouded to the last she arranged everything as she wished it at her funeral, even to the minutest detail.  It was her wish that her death should not be the occasion of mourning and sorrow to her family, assuring them that she should be happy, she wanted them to be happy too, and not give way to grief over an event that meant only peace and happiness to her.  Her conscientious regard for the truth was attested in her request to her pastor, Rev. Mr. Sabin, that in preaching her funeral sermon he should not represent her as being better than she was. The loss of such a one is a terrible blow to any home, and the bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of all who have heard of their great affliction.

The funeral occurred on Friday from the Union church, according to her wish, which, as in everything else was faithfully carried out. A wilderness of bloom and floral emblems surrounded the casket, contributed by sorrowing and sympathizing friends. At the close of the service hundreds passed by to gaze upon the peaceful glorified face of the dead and then she was borne  away to her last resting place in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], where in the bright sunshine of the beautiful April day she was gently laid to rest.

"And the sunbeams fell,

And kissed her grave as though they loved it well,

She was fair,

We used to frolic I her sun bright hair;

but she grew tired and she fell asleep.

Let her lie here the while a watch we keep.

 

And the West Wind said:

"Why watch you here?  She is what men call dead."

"Nay," said the grasses, "she but fell asleep.

They put her here that we a guard might keep."

"Hush," said the sunbeams, "let her lie and rest."

With her fair white hands across her pulseless breast.

She was so very tired, it is best."

 

 

Richard C. Stofer, President of Norwich Pharmacal Co., Honored - 1915

Honor for Norwich

Richard C. Stofer Named by Gov. Whitman for State Industrial Council

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1915

 

Richard Calvin Stofer

1862 - 1920

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Gov. Charles S. Whitman has seen fit to honor Norwich by the selection of a well-known resident, Richard C. Stofer, as a member of the State industrial Council.  Under the law passed by the last Legislature there are 10 members of the council, which will act as an Advisory Board to the State Industrial Commission.

 

The membership of the council is divided equally between representatives of the employers and the employees.  The members who represent labor are James P. Holland, of New York; John C. Clark, of Buffalo; Thomas M. Gaffney, of Syracuse, Richard H. Curran of Rochester, and Miss Melinda Scott, president of the Women's Trade Union league of New York.  The employers on the board are Edward J. Barcal, of Buffalo; George Emmons, of Schenectady; Richard C. Stofer, of Norwich; Irving T. Bush, of New York, and Carlton A. Chase, of Syracuse.  All of the members of the industrial Council serve without pay.

 

Mr Stofer is the president of the Norwich Pharmacal Company and is deeply interested in the development of every precaution for the proper protection of the lives and health of employees.

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Death Notice

Binghamton Press, September 11, 1920

Norwich:  R.C. Stofer, president of the Norwich Pharmacal company and a leader in the community, died yesterday.  Mr. Stofer had been ill at the Norwich Memorial hospital for about two months.  he was born in Wilmington, Del., in 1862, and came to Norwich in 1892 as superintendent and chief chemist of the Pharmacal company's plant.  In 1906 he was made president of the company and held that office until his death.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Norwich chapter 302, and an active member in the Congregational church in this city. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.

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Obituary

Utica Observer, September 11, 1920

 

Norwich:  Funeral services for Richard C. Stofer, president of the Norwich Pharmacal Company, who died at the Norwich Memorial Hospital yesterday, will be held at the Congregational Church at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon.  Interment will be made in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Passing away on almost the eve of his 58th birthday, Mr. Stofer' s death is keenly felt in this city and county.  For the past few days his death had been expected, but it nevertheless, was a great shock to his numberless friends and acquaintances, and the sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family.

 

Mr. Stofer had been connected with the Norwich pharmacy for the past 28 years and since 1906 had been at the head of the institution.  He came to Norwich in 1892 as superintendent and chief chemist and was soon after made vice president.  At that time the Norwich concern occupied a part of the wooden piano factory, while today it has a fine group of modern structures covering several acres and enjoys a high position among the half dozen other large concerns of its kind in the Untied States.  It also has plants in Kansas city and Chicago.

 

He was a leader in local civic and philanthropic circles, and occupied a prominent place in the community.  He served as director of the Loan and Building Association many years, for many years was president of the Y.M.C.A., superintendent of the Congregational Sunday School, and at the time of his death, as told in this paper yesterday, was president of the directors of the Norwich Memorial Hospital.

 

During the time this city was struggling to build a hospital, Mr. Stofer more than anyone else made it a reality.  he put his shoulder to the wheel and what the Norwich Memorial Hospital is today [is a monument] to his faithful work  It is a touching coincidence that he should spend the last few weeks of his life receiving the tender care and treatment that he did so much to make possible.

 

Mr. Stofer was born Sept. 11, 1862 in Wilmington, Del.  He was a prominent Mason being a member of Norwich Commandery, Harmony Chapter and Norwich Lodge No. 302.  He was president of the American Drug Manufacturers' Association and of the Associated Industries of New York, and for many years vice president and director of the National Association of Manufacturers of Medicinal Products, a member of the Council of National Defense and national counsellor to the United States Chamber of Commerce.

 

Besides his wife he leaves one son Dr. M. Webster Stofer and one daughter Miss  Helen Stofer.

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Memorial to President Stofer

Chenango Union, September 15, 1921

 

September 10, which was the anniversary of the death of Richard C. Stofer, for many years president of the Norwich Pharmacal company, was observed by the company by sending to its customers a memorial bearing a splendid photographic likeness of Mr. Stofer and the following inscription:

 

"A year ago today our late President, Richard Calvin Stofer, passed on to that bourn from which no mortal has ever returned.  A man among men, beloved by his fellow workers and business associates, he left behind him the guiding influence of his many lovable qualities and commercial genius that will always be felt in the daily life of those with whom he came in contact."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (August 19)

Sarah (Randall) Williams

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1915

 

 

Sarah (Randall) Williams

1832 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  By the death of Mrs. Sarah Williams, who passed away recently at her home on Lackawanna avenue, Norwich loses the last but one of the oldest clan of colored residents.  Her death came as a great surprise and shock to her many relatives and friends, for while she was frail from a weak heart, she rallied from a slight shock about two years ago and was able to be about, and out of her kind and loving heart spoke words of encouragement to those about her.  Three weeks before her death neuritis developed and owing to her advanced age she could not combat the attack.  Shortly before her death she sank into a sweet, peaceful sleep from which she did not awaken but passed out calmly and happily into another world.  Throughout, her long life her belief had been that to be truly great we must be truly good and that the Great Dispenser of all good guards and protects those who walk in sobriety and labor in love.  Mrs. Williams was the daughter of Amos and Hannah Randall and was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] December 30, 1832.  Mingled in the parents was the purest white and negro blood, the quality of which was highly regarded by residents of Chenango county 80 years ago before slavery was abolished.  Mrs. Williams was a woman of rare qualities and was greatly esteemed by all who  knew her.  She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.  Her oldest brother, Thomas Randall, who died January 13, 1901, was for many years editor of the Sherburne News and was considered one of the ablest colored journalists in the State. The News was widely read.  He severed his connection therewith to assume a half interest in the Norwich Sentinel, a losing enterprise, and at the time of his death the veteran printer was a compositor on the Chenango Union.  A sister, Hannah M. E. Imonds, emigrated to California in the early 50's.  The journey across the Isthmus of Panama was made on mule back and she was the first woman to find employment in the tailoring establishment in San Francisco. She also conducted a private school for colored pupils at her home until the barriers were removed from the public schools.  She was associated in the anti-slavery movement with S.R. Ward, Henry H. Garnett, Frederic Douglas, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.  She died in Rochester, July 25, 1896.  Mrs. Williams is survived by her only daughter, Mrs. Louise Sherman, who tenderly cared for her during her declining years. She leaves one brother, Osmus Randall, of Norwich; two grandchildren, McKinley and May Sherman; six nieces, Mrs. Fannie Garrison, of Norwich; Misses Blanche and Hannah Randall, of Oxford; Mrs. Clementine Taylor, of Oakland, Cal.'; Mrs. Fannie Ridgeway, of St. Paul, Minn. and Mrs. Julia Moore, of Phelps, and two nephews, Carmi and Herbert Randall, of this city.  Funeral services were held from her late home, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Laura (Pierce) Murray

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 6, 1894

She [Laura Murray] was born in Connecticut, November 28, 1823.  Removed with her parents to Chenango county when but a child. She was untied in marriage with John Murray, of Lincklaen, N.Y., November 13, 1841.  Nine children blessed their union, six of whom mourn the loss of a mother.  Mrs. T.W. Jones, the oldest daughter, lives in Syracuse, Oscar Murray in Wilmot, Dakota, Henry and Eugene Murray in Lapeer, Cortland county, Stephen Murray, of Cortland, and Mrs. T.E. Shields, of Lincklaen.  In the dark days of rebellion when this country needed brave men, we see this husband leaving home and the dear wife, with the little children in her care.  They parted never to meet again on earth.  he sleeps in a land he helped make free, under the solemn pine.  The Christian mother, by hard work, brought up the family of children to respected man and womanhood.  She was taken ill with pneumonia on December 20th, and died on the 26th, surrounded by four of her children.  All was done for mother that earthly hands could do.  Her mind was clear to the last, even selecting her favorite piece to be sung at her funeral, "Beautiful Valley of Eden."  The funeral was held at the church. Words of consolation were spoken to a large number of friends and relatives by Rev. O.E. Hoag.  Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.

 

The Weekly Gleaner, January 4, 1894

In Marathon, N. Y. [Cortland Co.], Dec. 26, 1893, of pneumonia, Mrs. Laura Murray, aged 70 years and 28 days. She was a daughter of Silas Pierce and born in Connecticut, Nov. 28, 1823. When a child she removed with her parents to Chenango Co., N. Y. She was united in marriage to John Murray, Nov. 14, 1841. They settled in the town of Lincklaen, N. Y., soon after their marriage. A family of nine children were born to them, six of whom are still living to mourn the loss of a dear mother. In the dark days of the Republic when this nation needed men, we see this husband and father bending over the cradle and kissing the babe that was sleeping, and endeavoring with brave words spoken in the old tones to drive from the heart of the wife the awful fear. We see them part never to meet again. He sleeps in the land he helped to make free, under the solemn pine. In early life they both gave their hearts to God. Through all the trials of life her faith never wavered for a moment. She took pleasure in doing good to others. I have known her for the past 20 years of her life, and know that she did not have an enemy in the world. The end came peacefully but quickly. She had been sick only six days. Her children were with her and did all for mother that earthly hands could do. She chose the piece to be sung at her funeral, " Beautiful Garden of Eden." The funeral was held at the church in Lincklaen, N. Y., Friday, Dec. 29, 1893. Rev. C. E. Hoag spoke words of consolation from Philippians, first chapter and 21st verse. Her remains were laid at rest in Woodlawn cemetery at Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY]. "In the midst of life there is death." T. E. S. 

 

Mary Almira Shippey

Chenango Union, December 15, 1898

SHIPPEY:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], December 6, 1898, Mary Almira, wife of John Shippey, aged 63 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

South New Berlin Bee, December 10, 1898

Mary Almira, wife of Mr. John Shippey, died at their home in this village at one o'clock on Tuesday morning.  Mrs. Shippey was the youngest daughter of the late John and Mary Skinner and was born in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] sixty-three years ago.  Mr. and Mrs. Shippey were united in marriage forty years ago and unto them were born three daughters, Misses Ella and Cora Shippey and Mrs. Lydia Shippey Munday who with the father survive the mother. For many years Mrs. Shippey has been in poor health and eight years ago they moved from their farm south of Chenango Lake to a home in this village.  Many years ago Mrs. Shippey  untied with the M.E. Church of which she was a most respected member and for which she labored faithfully as far as her strength would allow.  Her aim is life was to live well and to do good to every creature around her.  The funeral was held at the M.E. Church on Wednesday at one o'clock, Rev. Watrous assisted by Rev. Drake officiating. A quartette consisting of Mrs. Beckley, Mrs. R. Case, Messrs, Case and Hoag rendered appropriate selections.  The casket was carried by Mr. Munday, son-in-law of the deceased, Rev. Watrous, Dr. E.N. Morgan, and Mr. D.S. Bassett.  The burial was in a beautiful spot by the old White Store church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and overlooking the river in front. The church was filled with sorrowing friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to one they loved. To the husband and daughter is extended the heartfelt sympathy of friends in their sad hour of affliction.  To the kind friends who so willingly assisted them in their time of trouble, Mr. Shippey and daughters are truly thankful.

 

Luella (Curtis) Skinner

South New Berlin Bee,  January 14, 1927

Mrs. Luella Skinner, whose illness has been mentioned several times in these news, passed away at her home Friday morning, Jan. 6, after an illness of several months, being confined to her bed since October.  Luella V. Curtis was the daughter of Joseph and Almira Bowen Curtis. She was born October 3, 1852, at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], where she has spent most of her life. She was united in marriage to Sidney Skinner November 26, 1873.  Of this union one child a daughter, Maud, was born, who survives the mother.  Mrs. Skinner was very devoted to her home and the care of the daughter.  Mrs. Skinner has been tenderly cared for by Mr. and Mrs. George Law.  Her funeral, which was private, was held Monday afternoon at the home, Rev. M.R. Weaver of South New Berlin, officiated. The bearers were Merton Morse, Allen Cope, W. R. Greene, Nelson Greene.  She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in Evergreen Cemetery [White Store, NY]. 

 

Isaac Washington Skinner

1836 - 1908

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Isaac Washington Skinner who died form heart failure, Saturday night at the home of his daughter Mrs. Henry R. Lee in Wellsville, was born in a log cabin on the Skinner farm, northeast of this village [Norwich, NY] nearly 71 years ago.  His grandfather Joseph Skinner was one of the first white settlers in this valley.  In company with his brother Jacob [Skinner], he came afoot from Connecticut in 1790.  Joseph brought his personal effects tied up in a handkerchief and carried fifty cents in cash to start life in the wilderness.  He picked out a site for his log hut on the east side of the Chenango river and started a clearing that afterward became the Skinner homestead and remained in the possession of the family for over 90 years.  Isaac W. Skinner was the son of Joseph Skinner, Jr., and Mrs. Clarissa Brown Skinner and was born December 24, 1836,  October 4, 1859 he married Frances Amelia Parcelle.  There was born to them three daughters and two sons; all five of whom survive with their mother.  For 37 years the family circle had been unbroken by death, the head of the family being the first to pass away. The surviving children are:  Fred J. Skinner of Norwich; Mrs. Jessie M. Lee of Wellsville; Mrs. Clara Borden of Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Francis P. Smith and Charles F. Skinner of Norwich.  Deceased was a prominent Odd Fellow and had served two terms as highway commissioner.  Interment in Mount Hope, [Norwich, NY]. 

Charles N. Waite Goes to Los Angeles - 1915

Charles N. Waite, Well-Known Young Resident of Norwich

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1915

 

Charles N. Waite

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles N. Waite, the genial young barber who has been associated with his father [Charles Waite] and brother [Alfred Waite] in conducting a barber shop on Hubbard avenue, left Sunday night for a leisurely trip to California by way of the northern route.  He will stop at many places enroute and will visit the San Francisco and San Diego Expositions before settling in Los Angeles, where a positon awaits him as manager of a large barber shop.

Marriages (August 18)

Parker - Newton

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1915

 

 

Holland & Adah (Newton) Parker

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A wedding in which many Norwich friends are interested occurred at Cortland recently, when two former Norwich young people, Miss Adah Newton and Holland Parker, were united in marriage. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seymour F. Newton, on Clinton avenue, and the ceremony as performed by Rev. T.C. Givens, of Gloversville, a former pastor of the family.  Miss Mildred Potter, of Cortland, played the wedding march, as the bridal couple entered the parlor, preceded by the officiating clergyman and Louise Dilthey, the latter scattering sweet peas, and the ceremony was performed before a bank of golden glow and ferns.  The bride was handsomely gowned in white silk and carried a bouquet of white roses and asters.  Following the ceremony an elaborate wedding breakfast was served under the supervision of five of the near friends of the bride, after which the couple left for a wedding trip which will include points in Pennsylvania and Illinois and on their return they will take up their residence in Cortland. The bride has many warm friends in this city, where she formerly resided and graduated from Norwich High School in the class of 1905.  In 1909 she was a graduate of Cortland Normal School and since that [time] has been teaching at Earlville and McGrawville. The groom was also at one time a resident of this city and an employee of the W.L. Scott Lumber Company.  He now holds a position with a large grocery firm.

 

Rev. & Mrs. Scobey

Otsego Journal, March 29, 1928

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A reception was  held at the Baptist parsonage on Friday night, March 23rd, in honor of the 44th wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Scobey. The affair arranged by Mr. Scobey's Bible class of young people, was a surprise and success in every way.  One hundred guests were present.  Ice cream and cake were served in the dining room which was artistically decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being pink and white.  The table was adorned with pink candles in crystal holders.  One hundred guests were present.  Ice cream and cake were served in the dining room which was artistically decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being pink and white.  The table was adorned with pink candles in crystal holders and the center-piece was a large white wedding cake decorated in pink with the dates 1884 - 1928.  During the evening a musical and literary program was rendered, after which Herman Crain, on behalf of the friends, presented to Mr. and Mrs. Scobey a purse of nearly one hundred dollars.  Other gifts consisted of cards of congratulation and flowers.

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, February 10, 1864

 

At the residence of the bride's father, in Norwich, Feb. 5th, by Rev. Mr. Searls, Mr. H.H. Pike, of North Norwich, to Miss A.R. Trumble, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

At the residence of the bride's father, in Smyrna, Feb 4th, 1864, by Rev. T.M. Williams, First Lieut. Eugene H. Corey, of the 5th Reg. Conn. Vols. to Miss Sylvia A. Lawson, daughter of S.C. Lawson, Esq., of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]

 



Chenango Union, February 17, 1869

LEWIS - LEWIS:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, by Rev. R.H. Clark, Mr. James Lewis, of Vienna, Kansas, to Miss Almira Lewis, of German.

CRANDALL - WARNER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 2d, by Rev. H.H. Clark, Mr. Geo. W. Crandall, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah J. Warner, of Pitcher.

SHAPLEY - DAVIS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. John D. Shapley, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary J. Davis, of Bainbridge.

CARRUTH - BROOKS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th by Rev. T. Harroun, Doct. William B. Carruth, of Cincinnatus, to Miss Amelia A. Brooks, of this place.

TOTMAN - CLARK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 5th, by the same, Mr. Edsel Totman to Miss Lillie A. Clark, all of Norwich.

ROCK - GARTSEE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 15th, by the same, Mr. Wilbur F. Rock to Miss Ellen Gartsee, all of Norwich.

The Otsego Journal, December 5, 1901

BELLAMY - WOOSTER:  Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Mrs. Fannie E. Wooster and Geo. Bellamy were united in marriage at the home of the bride in this village on Tuesday evening.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. Frisby.

Obituaries (August 18)

Eva Treible

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1915

 

Eva Treible

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Many friends were saddened by the death of Mrs. Eva Treible, wife of Rev. Wilson Treible, which resulted from peritonitis, following an operation for appendicitis, at Nesbit Hospital in Kingston, Pa., last Friday evening.  Funeral services were held from the Methodist church at Dallas, Pa., where Rev. Mr. Treible is pastor,  Monday morning at 8:30.  The death of Mrs. Treible will be deeply mourned throughout the Wyoming Conference with which she was widely known as the loyal and devoted helpmate of her husband during his several pastorates. From April, 1900, to the close of the conference year in the spring of 1907 Mr. Treible was pastor of the Broad Street church in Norwich and during that period the family formed many warm friendships, Mrs. Treible impressing all by her sweet and sincere Christian womanliness.  Mrs. Treible is survived by her husband and daughter, Miss Helen, of Dallas, Pa.; a son, Robert, who resides in Bermuda; a daughter, Jessie, the wife of Richard Hutchins, of Schenectady, and two daughters and a son in Utica, Grace, the wife of Dr. Myles Johns; Ruth, the wife of George Esmay, and Prof. Floyd Treible, of the Utica Free Academy.

 

Clement Sherwood

The Otsego Journal, December 5, 1901

Clement Sherwood, an old and much esteemed resident of the hill west of Latham's Corners died on Sunday at noon.  Mr. Sherwood had been a great sufferer recently from a malignant tumor that came upon his neck about a year ago, from which he was unable to obtain any relief.  He had resided for over forty years on the place where he died, and leaves behind him the record of a long life of more than 78 years, honorably spent.  He leaves surviving him a widow, one brother Gilbert Sherwood, and four children, one son and three daughters, Mrs. Hiram Wood and O.B. Sherwood, of Butternuts, Mrs. Henry Sweet, of Riverside Broome Co., and Mrs. William Potter. The funeral will be held form the house on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Ella Rachel Shippey

South New Berlin Bee, February 7, 1920

After a brief illness Miss Ella Rachel Shippey passed away at her farm home near Chenango Lake [Chenango Co., NY] at an early hour Friday morning, January 30, 1920, at the age of 59 years, 3 months and a few days.  Miss Shippey was the eldest of three daughters of John and Mary Shippey and was born in this town which has always been her home.  For several years she resided with her parents in this village, but after their death together with her sister, Cora, they sold their village property and moved back to the farm home where they have since resided. She is survived by one sister, Miss Cora Shippey and other distant relatives. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Methodist church, of which her people were all members, the pastor, Rev. E. Bohne-Echolt, officiating.  Burial was in the family lot at Evergreen cemetery, White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

Cora Belle Shippey

Otsego Journal, March 29, 1928

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Cora Belle Shippey passed away about 8 o'clock Wednesday morning, March 21, 1928, at the Darroch  home on North street, aged 68 years.  Miss Shippey had been in failing health for some time, gradually becoming worse until a few months ago she went to the Darroch home to be cared for.  She was born April 30, 1865, in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on the old Shippey farm, and was one of four daughters born to John Shippey and Almira Skinner, all of whom preceded her to the Heavenly home.  Her whole life had been spent in this township and a large portion of it upon the Shippey farm south of Chenango Lake, now owned by Menan Brooker.  Upon selling this farm she moved to this village, where she had resided for about six years. She was a quiet, home-loving woman, fastidious and thrifty, and possessed many friends.  Miss Shippey had been a member of the Methodist church in this place for many years, and a faithful and active worker as long as health permitted.  The deceased leaves no relatives nearer than cousins.  A sister, Ella, passed away January 30, 1920.  The funeral occurred on Saturday, at 2 p.m., at the Darroch home, Rev. E.J.L. Bisson officiated.  Burial was made in the family lot in Evergreen cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]. 

Ezekiel Shippey

Chenango Union, May 30, 1878

SHIPPEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], May 25th, Mr. Ezekiel Shippey, aged 83 years.
Another of our venerable citizens has gone to his rest. Ezekiel Shippey died at his residence on Grove Avenue, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday last, of erysipelas, aged eighty-two years. Deceased was born in Gloucester, R.I., in 1796, and removed with his parents in 1806, to what is known as "Rhode Island" in the east part of this town, settling upon the farm now owned by David Fields. At that time the forests covered the hills and valleys, and abounded in game.  In 1820 he married, and located on a farm in Webb Settlement, where he resided twelve years, when he purchased a farm on Great Brook, in the town of New Berlin, upon which he remained until this spring, when he removed to this village.  He served in the war of 1812, and has since drawn a pension for honorable services.  Mr. Shippey was much respected by all who knew him.  His life has been an eventful one, and he has borne his share in the toils and trials which attended the early settlers of the country.  He has gone to an honored grave.  The funeral was attended at his late residence, on Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. D. Ballou, of Utica. The remains were interred in the White Store cemetery, by the side of his first wife and three children. A widow and seven children survive him, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral.

Diphtheria

Chenango Union, May 30, 1878

Diphtheria still rages to an alarming extent in Oregon (Butternuts).  A son of Norman Nicolls, aged eleven years, was buried in our cemetery, Saturday. Three other cases (one in the same family, twin brother of the deceased) are considered hopeless. Eleven cases are reported from there, and five from Mt. Upton.  Parents are trembling for the safety of their children and selves from the dread disease.

Mrs. Faucett

Chenango Union, May 30, 1878

[Mrs. Faucett] a former resident of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and at the time of her death, May 25th, 1878, of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY].  For several weeks the deceased was afflicted with a disease which caused her death, and which has baffled the skill and puzzled the minds of the most skilled physicians.  Counsels have been held between Dr. B.F. Smith, of Mt. Upton, who attended her, and eminent and learned physicians of Norwich, and other towns, without, however, throwing any light upon the nature of the disease. An inquest and examination was held over the body, Saturday afternoon, the result of which we have not ascertained. The remains were conveyed to Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday for interment.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 10, 1864

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 9th, Charles W. [Alfrey], son of Henry and Mary Ann Alfrey, aged 10 years, 7 months and 19 days.

Suddenly, at the residence of her son, Asa Pellet, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday evening, Feb. 7th, Mrs. Abigail Pellet, of this village, aged 82 years.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26th, Miss Olive S. Ackley, aged 46 years, 7 months and 27 days.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, Mrs. Lucy Ackley, widow of Samuel Ackley, aged 85 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 23d, Mr. Nelson Harris, aged 40 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26th, Mrs. Mary Bingham, aged 81 years and 9 months.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 23d, Mr. Shadrach Steele, aged 71 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 30th, Hattie Louisa [Stimpson], daughter of Warren and Alma Stimpson, aged 3 years, 17 days.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 17th, Mr. Benjamin Sheldon, aged 60 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, Mr. Marshall Newton, aged 69 years.

At Convalescent Camp, Va., on the 22d ult., Mr. Edwin Paul, of Co. H, 8th N.Y. Cavalry, aged about 25 years.

On the morning of the 30th of January, 1864, in Butternuts, Otsego Co., the Rev. Thomas S. Judd, the beloved Pastor of Christ Church, Butternuts.
"For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified." 1st Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, 2d chapter, 2d verse.
The text quoted is the one from which his funeral sermon was preached, and is a correct exposition of his labors while among us.  In these days, Mr. Hubbard, when clergymen use their pulpits for political forums, it is a blessing to find a Christian clergyman, who does not seek to fan the flame which is spreading desolation over our land; and this is why I have quoted this text, which you may think strange, in the notice of our beloved Pastor's death.  The text was of his own choice.

 

 

Dr. Clarence S. Faulkner, 1885 - 1918

Dr. Clarence S. Faulkner

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1915

 

Dr. Clarence S. Faulkner

1885 - 1918

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. Clarence S. Faulkner, who during his High School years was a resident of Norwich, graduating from the Norwich high School, class of [1905?], has now returned to this city to practice medicine.  Dr. Faulkner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Faulkner, now residents of ---.  The son, after leaving Norwich, completed a full course in Oberlin College, graduating in 1909 with a degree of A.B.  Two years ago he graduated from the New York College of Physicians and Surgeons and since that time has been on the staff of Bellevue Hospital.  The doctor is a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and of the Baraca -- of the Bible school.

Obituary

The Elizabethtown Post, October 24, 1918

 

Our last issue announced:  "Dr. Faulkner is seriously ill."  However, last Friday morning Elizabeth town was not only inexpressibly shocked but surrounding communities were saddened by the news that he had died at 8 o'clock Thursday night.

 

A graduate of the Norwich, N.Y., High School, Oberlin College at Oberlin, O., Columbia University, New York City, and having had special training at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, he came to Elizabethtown a few weeks after Dr. Wasson's death three years ago.  In the spring of 1916 he married Miss Mary Hanlon, a trained nurse, and brought his bride to this (to him) matchless valley amid the Adirondack mountains. At once Dr. and Mrs. Faulkner took high rank here, everyone feeling that the need of the hour had been well filled.  Dr. Faulkner had had the best of training and his wife thoroughly schooled in practical nursing went about with him doing good. After a few months, his venerable father joined the happy couple here and a little later Dr. Faulkner purchased a home on Maple Street where they were all happy.  Dr. Faulkner easily made and as easily kept friends.  He served on the Board of Education, became a member of Adirondack Lodge No. 602, F.&A.M., served as Health Officer, was a faithful member of the Elizabethtown Baptist church, a loyal citizen and a good neighbor.  He wore himself out in an effort to relieve the sufferings of others and when taken down with that insidious disease, Spanish influenza, did not have sufficient vitality to throw it off and consequently pneumonia developed, the culmination being the supreme sacrifice.  Moreover his wife was taken sick, also having pneumonia.  A trained nurse from Plattsburgh did everything possible, going from bedside to bedside in her ministrations. Dr. Lymon Barton of Willsboro also came and did all he could. A prayer service was held at the house Monday afternoon, the Rev. L.R. Loomis officiating. The body was placed in the Kellogg Memorial vault and it is planned later, when Mrs. Faulkner recovers and it is safe for people to congregate, to have a memorial service in the Baptist Chruch and a Masonic service at the grave in that beautiful God's Acre, Riverside Cemetery.  Central Essex County residents, generally appreciating as they do, the useful work Dr. Faulkner was doing not only sympathize deeply with the surviving brother, the venerable father and last but not least the grief stricken widow, but in addition to this feel that this death is in the nature of a public calamity. As for Elizabethtown residents, with all due deference to others who have gone before, it is not too much to say that people here feel that the death of Dr. Faulkner under all the surrounding circumstances at this particular time, is the worst blow the present generation has been called upon to stand.  In the prime of life, clean living, companionable, eminently helpful in every way, he was taken ere many of his neighbors knew he was ill. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all who knew Dr. Faulkner. Deprived as the relatives are of such a good and true man, may He who notes even the sparrow's fall sustain, comfort and cheer.

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When Death come knocking at the door of the household and takes from the family and the community a young and capable and useful man like Clarence S. Faulkner, one hardly knows how to express one's thoughts or feelings, so thorough has been the shock.

Clarence S. Faulkner, having been born of and reared by Christian parents, in the open country, close to nature; having been graduated from Oberlin College after the four year prescribed course; having then completed a four years' study of medicine in Columbia University followed by a thorough training in Bellevue Hospital, was in all respects, fitted, not only for his profession, but for the broader and more practical duties of life as well.  His was an intellect capable of grasping and penetrating the very depths of Knowledge herself, as a result of which ability he was well read in history, science and literature.  While he lived only thirty-three short years, Clarence S. Faulkner enjoyed life to the full.  He delighted in the mountains hereabout and frequently talked of their beauty and grandeur.  He was kind and tender in his treatment of man and animal, their pain or misfortune always being his.  Few people enjoy hunting and fishing more than he did and since he has resided in Elizabethtown they have been practically his only recreation, so heavy were the demands of his profession and so faithful was he to those demands.  He disliked cats because they killed birds but was fond of and interested in all other animals.  Dr. Faulkner was a  man of ideals rather above the average.  He was courageous and fearless in doing what he thought was for the best.  he was highly interested in the community in which he lived, never too busy to give thought and time to its welfare.  He loved his home. The hours he spent by his own fireside, in the seclusion of family privacy, were the ones he most enjoyed.  He was progressive to the utmost. Even though his practice demanded his services day and night he still found time to devote to his Country in giving to and helping the Red Cross and in working for and subscribing to the Liberty Loans.  His was a quiet but true patriotism, better than which no man possesses.  Finally, one of the most admirable characteristics in Dr. Faulkner was the high regard in which he held the ethics of his profession.  He never discussed his patients' sicknesses or trials, unless he had a reason for doing so with some one working in his own line of work.  He gave up his life to his profession.  Greater love hath no man than this--that he give up his life for those in distress.  In the words of the poet it can be truly said: 

 

"He so lived that when his summons came to join that innumerable caravan that moves to that mysterious realm where each shall take his place in the silent halls of death, he went, not as a quarry slave at night, scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, approached his grave like one who, wrapping the draperies of  his couch about him, lies down to pleasant dreams."

 

Because of three years' acquaintance which ripened into a deep friendship I am constrained to pen these few short lines.  C.D.F.

Obituaries (August 17)

Andrew J. Nelson

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1915

 

Andrew J. Nelson

1857 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Andrew J. Nelson occurred at the Norwich Hospital at an early hour Friday morning. Deceased was born in Den[mark] August 14, 1857, and came to America when he was about 17 years of age.  He had since resided in Norwich and vicinity.  During his early manhood he was a farmer.  Later for several years he was a car inspector in employ of the Lackawanna Railway Company, and afterwards was a carpenter.  He was twice married.  His first wife Miss Rena Winding, who he married August 20, 1879, died in 1891.  in 1895 he married Mrs. Delia ---n, of Norwich, who survives him.  He also leaves one son, Fred Nelson, of [Utica], and two daughters, Mrs. Jasper --- and Miss Lila Nelson, of this city.  Funeral services Sunday were conducted by Rev. Alfred R. Burke, the Carpenter's Union of which deceased was a respected member, attending in a body.

 

Pitt L. Page

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 6, 1894

A letter form S.H. Page, give the following particulars of the death of his brother Pitt L. Page, a former well known young man of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Pitt L. Page, formerly of Norwich, but for the past four years living in Chicago, met with an accident, December 14th, being thrown violently to the ground from a car by the derrick chain breaking, letting a heavy bridge iron fall on to the timber on which he was standing, the timber breaking, throwing him up in the air.  He struck on his head, injuring it badly, and cutting his leg on one of the irons as he fell.  He was taken at once to St. Joseph's hospital, where everything was done that could be to relieve him, but he died December 27, 1893, without regaining consciousness.

 

Cynthia A. Gardner

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 6, 1894

Cynthia A. Gardner, a brief mention of whose death was given in last week's Observer, was born in the town of Otselic, Chenango Co., N.Y., July 22, 1842. She was united in marriage with H.S. Gardner, Feb. 15, 1865, at West Burlington, Otsego Co., N.Y.  She leaves a devoted husband and two loving children, Elias D., born March 22, 1866 and Lulu A. (now Simpson), born April 26, 1869.  She came with her two children to join her husband in California, arriving in the then town of Riceville Nov. 9, 1877, and stopped at the same house which has been her home until her death, Dec. 8, 1893.  Although a member of no church, yet she was recognized by all who knew her as a Christian woman, whose cheerful and kind nature made her a companion for all classes.  She was beloved for her goodness of heart and pure life, and her willingness to work for others.  her last moments on earth were so peaceful, her last breath so gentle that it was hard to tell when she ceased to breathe.  Her gentle, loving soul just suddenly left her earthly body and joined the redeemed throng that hovered around her.  The funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. H.S. Gardner were conducted by Rev. I. White. The church was handsomely decorated with mourning emblems and flowers.  On the beautiful casket were many flowers emblems. The church was filled with sympathizing friends. After all viewed the remains of the deceased, who looked quite natural, the casket was carried to the hearse and over twenty carriages and buggies followed on to Tehama. After the service, a hymn was sung, the grave filled in, there was a rush of lady friends with flowers and floral emblems to lay upon the grave, completely covering it, with a great pillar at the head.--Corning (Tehama Co., California) Bee, Dec. 16.

 

Edith (Perry) Justice

DeRuyter Gleaner, April 2, 1903

Mrs. Edith Justice, who has been a great sufferer for a long time, quietly passed away March 23, aged 34 years.  She was the daughter of the late J.Q. Perry.  Her mother died when she was young.  March 30, 1892, she was married to Bert G. Justice of this place and has since resided here.  Last July she underwent an operation for removal of a cancer, which was successful for the time, but a few weeks ago, it was deemed necessary for her to go to a hospital in Syracuse, but returned soon without relief. She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was largely attended Thursday at her late residence.  Rev Samuel Miller officiating.  Our undertaker, W. E. Newcomb, had charge of the same. She was interred at South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]. The family have the sympathy of all in this their bereavement.

 

Mrs. John P. Newton

Norwich Sun, January 12, 1906

The death of Mrs. J.P. Newton occurred at her home in this village Saturday, Jan. 6, after being ill for quite a time.  Mrs. Newton was a lifelong resident here being eighty-two years of age at the time of her death.  All of the best care and medical aid were given but old age and later years of poor health were too much for a worn out constitution. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dell Tucker, Mrs. DeForest Preston, of New York city, and two sons, Layette L. and Floyd and her husband, John P.  Burial was made at Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday Jan. 9.  Undertaker Woodley having charge of the funeral.

 

John Seward

Unadilla Times, February 6, 1925

Wednesday at 12:30 A.M. Jan. 28 occurred the death of John Seward, at the home of his brother-in-law, Floyd Utter at Sand Hill [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  He was born in the town of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] Oct. 25, 1893, the son of Charles and Emerette Bristol Seward.  he has been in poor health for the past four years, suffering from an incurable disease, and confined to his bed since April 20th.  His sufferings were intense, yet he bore his affliction with Christian fortitude.  He will be remembered long and the memory cherished dearly by many.  His words and deeds were always tender and considerate.  The sympathy of the community is with the bereaved family at this time.  He is survived by his wife, Edith Utter, three children, Wesley, Dora and Catherine, also his aged father Charles Seward, two sisters, Mrs. Abram Knapp of South New Berlin and Mrs. Alfred McMullen of Mt. Upton, three aunts and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at his late home, Sat. Jan. 31st at 1 P.M. conducted by Dr. Hanna of Gilbertsville. The remains were laid at rest in the family plot at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Agnes Mabel Shampang

South New Berlin Bee, January 21, 1905

This community, as well as all the relatives and friends from other places, were greatly shocked last Thursday, Jan. 12, 1905, to hear of the sudden death of little Agnes, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Shampang, aged 1 year, 6 months and 12 days.  One week ago she was taken with a cold and all was done for the little sufferer that human hands could do.  But the Lord knew best and on Wednesday she was taken with pneumonia and in a short time she passed through the portals of death and angels opened for her pure soul the little golden gate that opens into Paradise. She was a bright little baby and won the hearts of all who knew her. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is extended the bereaved ones in their sad affliction and especially her little brother Ivan, aged nearly three years, who will miss her so much.  Funeral was held at the home Sunday at 2 o'clock and the large number present attested to the respect the little darling was held in by the community. The sermon was preached by Rev. W.W. Watrous of New Berlin, who took his text form the 12th chapter of 2nd Samuel, 21st verse. The singing was impressively rendered by Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Case, Miss Lena Sage and Henry Hoag, one of the pieces being a lovely thing, "Beautiful Baby  Hands."  The floral offerings were highly appreciated.  Six cousins tenderly lowered that white casket, containing all that remained earthly of "our Agnes" to its last resting place. The burial was at Evergreen cemetery, this place.  Linn Gage was the undertaker in Charge.

Obituaries (August 16)

Mary A. Murphy

Utica Saturday Globe, Septembr 1915

 

Mary A. Murphy

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Disheartened to the point of despair Miss Mary A. Murphy, a most estimable woman, took her life Sunday night.  For several days Miss Murphy had been very much depressed and worried regarding the success of her work as a school teacher and had wept a great deal. She spent Saturday with friends in the city, remaining over night and attended the morning service and Sunday school at the Calvary Baptist Church.  Returning with her friend to their home she spoke of a portion of the sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Berry, of Colgate University, in which he referred to people becoming fixed in their habits of sadness or gladness. The thought seemed to impress her deeply in her despondent state of mind.  After dinner she returned to the home of Miss Mary A. Newton on the Oxford State road, where she had lived since 15 years of age, having no relatives of her own.  She went directly to her room and apparently began preparing to carry out her intentions.  Everything was arranged with the greatest care. After her death several letters were found in her room ready for mailing, one of them addressed to the superintendent of schools at Jamesville, where she had been a teacher and expected to return the coming week.  A letter for Miss Newton was afterwards found on the door step.  About 7:30 Miss Murphy said she was going to the home of a neighbor, Miss Hattie Walworth, a short distance down the road, for a little while and called in another nearer neighbor, Mrs. Eldred, to stay with Miss Newton during her absence. When 10 o'clock came and she had not returned, Mrs. Eldred became anxious and said she would go to the home of Miss Walworth to inquire.  When the door was opened the light revealed the mission on the doorstep.  When opened it revealed Miss Murphy's plan to destroy herself and gave instructions as to the funeral arrangements and the disposal of her personal belongings.  Mr. Eldred was called and crossing the road and going down into the meadow the searchers found the lifeless body in a shallow, stagnant pool left by the recent overflow of the Chenango river.  Coroner Willcox was summoned and pronounced death due to drowning with suicidal intent.  Miss Murphy was about 42 years of age and a very highly regarded young woman in the Calvary Church, where she was an earnest worker. She had been a student tin Norwich High School and graduated from the teachers' training class.  Many friends and acquaintances are saddened by her death.  Private funeral services were held from the home of Miss Newton at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. Alexander Fraser officiating.

Paul Ripley Brown

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 4, 1899

Paul Ripley Brown was born in the town of Scott, Cortland county, N.Y., February 1, 1816, and died in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] February 25, 1899, aged 83 years and 24 days.  He was one of a family of twelve children, seven sons and five daughters.  Two brothers, Marcus and George, and two sisters, Mrs. Ann Randall and Mrs. Emily Cook are well known in his vicinity.  He leaves a wife, Mrs. Sophia Alexander Brown, and three children William B. Brown of Preston, Mrs. D.B. Blackman of this village, and Mrs. Edwin Lee of Sherburne.  Mr. Brown came to this county in early manhood, he was engaged in the lumbering business for a time, and then for many years he followed farming, leasing the farm just north of King Settlement, when the infirmities of age began to come upon him, he has since resided in this immediate locality, and for some years in the house where he died at Wood's Corners.  He was a cheerful man, inclined to look on the bright side of every phase of human life. The rare gift of song added much to the pleasure of his company, as his old time friends can fully testify.  he died after an illness of nearly a year and in great patience trusting and waiting for the summons to come.  He was a Christian.  Converted in early life, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which he remained a member until the close of life.  His funeral was attended at his late residence at Wood's Corners, Rev. Samuel Moore officiating.  His body was lain away under the flowers to await the resurrection morn. -- Morning Sun. 

John Reynolds

Broome Republican, August 27, 1898

On Saturday morning, Coroner Hills learned that the parents of John Reynolds, who was found dead in the Erie yard, lived at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and they were informed of their son's death.  Richmond R. Reynolds, a carpenter, and the father of John, came to the city, and returned to his home in Sidney with the body that afternoon.  Inasmuch as the man was killed while walking on the railroad property, there was no one that could be blamed for the accident, and an inquest was unnecessary.  John Reynolds had no regular occupation. For ten years he has lived in Sidney, and before that time he lived in Oneonta.  He has always been a favorite with the railroad men, being a good natured fellow, and all railroad men were willing to let him ride with them on the engine or in the caboose.  he has frequently gone off in this manner along the lines of different railroads being gone from home for several days at a time.  On Friday he came to the city with the Sidney firemen.  Different people saw him around the city, and he was seen in the railroad yards as late as two o'clock on Saturday morning.  It was therefore a later train than No. 7 as at first supposed, that struck and killed him.

Sidney Record, August 27, 1898

The sudden and shocking death last Saturday of John Reynolds, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Reynolds, caused deep regret in our village [Sidney, NY], where he had so long resided.  It appears that on Friday John went to Binghamton to witness the State firemen's parade.  He was seen occasionally through the day but was probably met for the last time by acquaintances at 1.30 o'clock Saturday morning, when he was seen and spoken to by Harry Gross and Arthur Hanford on their way to the Erie station to take the train for Sidney. At about 3 o'clock his body was found lying between the main tracks in the Erie railway yard.  Upon examination it was discovered that he had been struck by a locomotive in the back and thrown between the tracks.  His body was only slightly bruised, over his forehead there was a slight mark but otherwise the features looked perfectly natural. The remains were conveyed to Sidney on the D.&H. flyer last Saturday afternoon at 5:30 p.m.  The funeral was held from the family residence on Cartwright avenue last Monday morning at 10 o'clock and was attended by a large concourse of friends, who deeply sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds in the sad loss of their only son.  The services were conducted by Rev. E. Melville and Rev. A. D. Alexander, of Binghamton.  The interment took place at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  John Reynolds was thirty years of age.  Like all other mortals he had his shortcomings, but was kindly and good natured.  He was ready to make himself useful to anyone and everyone.  Malice, deceit or treachery formed no part of his character.  He would rather say a kind word than a harsh one and preferred to do a good deed to an injurious one.  To his parents he was bound by ties of lifelong affection.  He was always affectionate and respectful to them and in return he received from them all the tenderness that fond parents could bestow upon an only child.  Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds command the deep sympathy of all in their sorrow.

Seth R. Reynolds

Sidney Record, April 29, 1911

Another old resident, Seth R. Reynolds, has departed this life and the news was heard in town on Tuesday, the 25th inst., with much regret.  Mr. Reynolds, who died on Monday night from heart trouble and dropsy, was 72 years of age, having resided in this village for over 30 years, and was employed many years ago at Palmer & Johnston's paper mills, now owned by the electric light company.  All winter he had been ailing, altho' on the day he died, he was about town, as usual.  Mrs. Reynolds, his surviving widow, has the deepest sympathy of friends. The death of her husband leaves her alone in the world and it is a great sadness.  On Thursday morning, 27th, services were held at the family home, conducted by Rev. D. MacDonald, pastor of the M.E. church and burial took place in the White Store cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] in the old family lot.  Mr. Reynolds had a good many warm friends, who deeply mourn his memory. The funeral was in charge of undertaker Linn Gage.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 17, 1869

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Mr. John Hicks, aged 79 years.

Suddenly at White Store (Norwich) [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26th, Mrs. Lucy Reynolds, widow of Jacob Reynolds, aged 53 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 11, Mrs. Susan Foote, wife of Robert Foote, aged 54 years.

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 8th, Mrs. Ann E. Judd, wife of Joel L. Judd, aged 57 years.

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, Cynthia [Baldwin], wife of Amos S. Baldwin, aged 37 years.

At the County Poor house in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 29th, Daniel Barnes, aged 89 years, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

In Montrose, Pa., Jan. 27th, Mr. E.P. Willcox, aged 60 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]


 

Obituaries (August 15)

Walter T. Pratt

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1915

 

Walter T. Pratt

1864 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of nearly seven months, Walter T. Pratt died of Bright's disease at his home on Miller street early Sunday, the 51st anniversary of his birth.  His entire life had been passed in Norwich, where he became a skilled painter and where his death is regretted by many friends who extend sympathy to the bereaved family.  For the past few years he had been employed by the C.T. Booth Company on East Main street.  Deceased was the son of Horace and Sarah Church Pratt and was born in Norwich August 1, 1864.  September 5, 1893, he married Miss Theresa McGarity, of Norwich, who, with three children,  Miss Martha and Masters Robert and Reeve Pratt, survive him.  He is also survived by his mother and by one sister, Mrs. Nellie Wagner, both residents of Norwich.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, Rev. J.R. Springsted officiating.  Interment was in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY]

 

Charles E. Brown

Cortland Democrat, February 25, 1921

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Monday evening, Feb. 24, the angel of Death once more passed through our midst and took from us one of our most highly respected citizens, Charles E. Brown, aged 69 years.  Mr. Brown had been in failing health for several years. The funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, Rev. Paul Swartout officiating.  Burial in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, NY].  Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, Ray Brown of Oxford, Mott Brown of Mariposa, Leon Brown of Smy6rna and Percy Brown of Cortland; one daughter, Mrs. S.L. Shapley of this village; two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Hayden of McDonough and Mrs. Mary Brown of this village; also a large number of grandchildren.

 

Sidney Johnson

DeRuyter Gleaner, November 18, 1926

Sidney Johnson whom we mentioned last week as being in a serious condition, died at the Norwich hospital Wednesday evening.  Undertaker Woodley brought the body to his home here Thursday, where funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Rev. J.C. Whitney officiating. Burial beside his late wife in Valley View [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Johnson was one of Otselic's oldest and best known citizens, being born in 1840, a kind and accommodating neighbor, never refusing a loan to his friends and never known to turn down a request for a worthy cause.  He was everybody's friend and all regret his passing.  Mr. Johnson is survived by one brother, Eri D., of Homer and several nephews and nieces. 

 

Ida (Neal) Hill

1862 - 1948

After an extended period of failing health and a critical illness of several months Mrs. Ida N. Hill, widow of William Hill died early Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Frink, 62 Elm [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Born in Cuyler, May 23, 1862, Mrs. Hill was the youngest daughter of Jerome and Rhoda (Gifford) Neal.  Norwich had been her residence for the past 27 years where she made many warm friends, all of whom mourn the passing of a kindly and loyal associate.  Mrs. Hill was a member of the Frist congregational church, Norwich chapter, 367, O.E.S. and the Willing Workers' Circle of the King's Daughters. Besides the daughter mentioned there survive a grandson, Edward Frink and two great grandchildren, William Post and Barbara Ann Frink, all of Philadelphia.  Also surviving are a nephew and three nieces. Services will be held Monday at 2 o'clock at the Breese Funeral Home.  Burial will be made in the DeRuyter cemetery.  An O.E.S. memorial service will be held at the Breese Funeral Home Sunday night at 7:30.

 

Charles Boyd

1913 - 1938

After an illness of more than six-months duration, the death of Charles Boyd of Kirk [Chenango Co., NY] occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 11:10 Friday morning.  Mr. Boyd was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] July 13, 1913, but about 10 years ago removed to a farm at Kirk where he later engaged in farming.  The deceased underwent an operation at the Chenango Memorial Hospital early in February.  Complications arose and an infection developed and despite the best of medical care and attention Mr. Boyd succumbed to his illness.  There survive his wife, Beatrice Daniels, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Boyd of Kirk, two sisters Mrs. Clara Rathbun and Mrs. Gladys Dibble of Norwich and brother Henry Boyd of Kirk.

 

Abigail Reynolds

Chenango Union, April 20, 1882

Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Sullivan Reynolds died on Tuesday last, aged 68 years.  She had been in declining health for some time, which became more marked and rapid a few weeks before her death, until the machinery of life stopped at the bidding of death.  Her loss will be keenly felt by her family and the community in which she resided.  her funeral took place on Thursday from her home east of Factoryville, across the river. the services were conducted by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, who having started for conference, was telegraphed at Sidney and returned to officiate at the funeral. 

Blog Postings for August 8-14, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of August 8-14, 2016

Marriages

Posted August 10, 2016

Marriage Notices -1866

     Uri Lee - Jennie Wiswell

     March Etheridge - Nancy M. Pell

     John F. Hyer - Marion M . Batterson

     Frederick Allen - Elizabeth Curtis

     Lewis N. Shaw - Margaret E. Newton

     Amasa B. Waters - Betsey Terry

     Harvey Stever - Elizabeth Scott

     Oliver Titus - Frank Upham

     Levi Miner - Kate Lewis

     Albert Wells - Maggie Graves

     George B. Lowell - Susan B. English

     Daniel Hough - Emma Cartwright

     George Horton - Julia A. Shaw

     Stephen M. Cummings - Emily J. Daring

     Wellington Bingham - Alvira E. House

     H.G. Littlefair - H.L. Bowers

     Daniel Rider - Louisa Calkins

     H. Walker Curtis - Hattie L. Day

     Frank E. Hyer - Jennie Goodrich

Posted August 13, 2016
Forest Houseman - Jennie Park (1923)
Tillie D'onofrio - Floyd Gilmore (1944)
Edward J. Partridge - Mira A. Lyon (1927)
Esther Elizabeth Cook - Lawrence Boncer (1951)
Marriage notices
     Stephen W. Parker - Elsie Duncan (1874)
     George Bennett - Eva Seacord (1874)
     Luke Low - Lois B. Balcom (1874)
     James Decker - Minnie Godfrey (1875)
     Josiah Stevens - Mary A. Traver (1874)
     Henry D. Angell - Nettie Arnold

    

     

 

Obituaries

Posted August 8, 2016

Willie Mason (Norwich, 1915)

John Jacobson (Bainbridge, 1932)

E.C. Burdick (Bainbridge, 1939)  Train/Car accident

Stewart H. Morgan (Unadilla, 1939)  Train/Car accident

Belle Stearns (Willow Brook, 1930)

Agnes Norine Martin (South Otselic, 1934)

Death notices - 1928

     N.F. March (Nineveh)

     Mrs. Elizabeth Osborn (Bainbridge)

     Floyd A. Baldwin (Oxford)

     Mrs. Ellen Brown (South Otselic)

     Charles Henry Evans (Guilford, White Store)

Posted August 9, 2016
Luna Davis Wands (Norwich, 1915)
John Wrench (Afton, 1885)
Sarah Amelia minor Wrench (Coventry, 1930)
Urbin Teller (South Otselic, 1917)
Fred Phelps (South Otselic, 1920)
Death Notices
     Albert Woods (Minnesota, 1885)
     Mrs. Henry Wood (Coventry, 1875)
     John Henry Wood (Norwich, Coventry, 1876)
     Alice Wrench (Afton, 1886)

 

Posted August 10, 2016

William Graham (Norwich, 1915)

Francelia (Miner) McKee (South Otselic, 1925)

Melvin Locke (South Otselic, 1925)

Loren L. Warner (Pitcher, 1917)

Archie Robinson (Oneonta, Afton, 1942)

Anna Benedict Shaw (Coventryville, 1917)

Samuel Shaw (Coventryville, 1888)

Posted August 11, 2016
William H. Philley (Norwich, 1915)
Bassil W. Smith (Nineveh, 1927)
Sarah Skelly (Afton, 1927)
Elias Pashley (Harpursville, 1927)
Clarence Gordon (Afton, 1944) car/train accident
Ethel Barnard (Afton, 1944) car/train accident

Posted August 12, 2016
Calphurnia (Garrett) Dain (Norwich, Plymouth, 1915)
John Crumb (Smyrna, Sherburne, 1915)  Train accident
Cora Teller (Otselic, 1925)
Willard C. Hayes (South Otselic, 1925)
W.M. Benedict (Afton, 1904)

Posted August 13, 2016
Adelia Haxton Marquis (Norwich, 1915)
Martha Lanckton Johnson (South Otselic, 1922)
Jessie park Houseman (South Otselic, 1923)
Helen Brush (Harpursville, 1944)
Elizabeth Beck (Afton, 1944)
Alfred A. VanHorne (Bainbridge, 1897)
Death  Notices - 1892
     Harry Babcock (DeRuyter, Newport)
     Elizabeth Mitchell (DeRuyter, Lyndonville)
     Addie M. Sturges (Pharsalia)

Posted August 14, 2016
Mrs. Michael Foy (Norwich, 1915)
Gertrude Connor Thompson Cook (South Otselic, 1922)
Marilla A. Gordon (Oxford, 1937)
Fannie E. (Cushman) Cronk (Guilford, Oxford, 1937)
Anna Quirk Aylesworth (Bainbridge, Albany, 1937)
    
 

Miscellaneous

Posted August 9, 2016

Fred McMullen & William Kirby, Mayors and Railroad Men - 1915

Posted August 14, 2016
James Warner (1833 - 1917), West Bainbridge Smithy