Marriages

Green - Walrod
Utica Saturday Globe, August 1916
 

 

Howard M. & Nellie D. (Walrod) Green

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Belle Walrod, 23 Rexford street, at high noon Tuesday, when her daughter, Nellie D. Walrod, became the bride of Howard M. Green.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of about 40 relatives and friends by Rev. Robert L. Clark, the ring service being used. The wedding march was rendered by Miss Frances Smith and little Miss Dorothy Green acted as ring bearer.  The room was beautifully decorated in green and white, the bridal couple standing beneath an arch of evergreen.  The bride was gowned in white georgette crepe and carried a bouquet of white roses.  The couple were attended by Miss Gladys Champlin as bridesmaid and Dr.  L.F. Gainsway as best man. The bridesmaid wore old rose silk and carried a bouquet of sweet peas.  The bride is a graduate of the Earlville High School and of the Norwich High School Teachers' training Class. The groom is a printer, employed for the past two years on the typographical staff of the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  Both young people are very popular and together they received many beautiful and useful gifts. After the wedding luncheon Mr. and Mrs. Green left by automobile for a trip through the Adirondacks and down the Hudson river. They were accompanied as far as Utica by their best man and bridesmaid.  Upon their return after a two weeks' honeymoon, they will be at home to their many friends at  23 Rexford street.

Marriage Notices



Chenango Union, January 27, 1864

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26th, by Rev. Wm. Searls, at the residence of the bride, Mr. A.D. Stephens, of Edmeston, Otsego Co., to Miss M.E. Combs, of Norwich.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. I.J.  Ingraham, to Miss Nancy M. Leach all of Norwich.

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30th, by Rev. S.S. Cady, Mr. Calvin S. Carrier, to Miss Maggie Boyd, all of Columbus.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 17th, by Rev. E. Holroyd, Mr. Lewis W. Lamb, to Miss Frances L. Wales, all of McDonough.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 12th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John H. Symonds, to Miss Julia A. Willcox, of Eldred, Pa.

In Hunter, Greene Co., N.Y., Jan. 7th, by Rev. C.C. Reynolds, Mr. Walter Brooks, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Abbie A. Peet of the former place.

Chenango Union, August 10, 1864

 

 At the residence of the bride's brother, on the evening of July 4th, 1864, by Rev. E.H. Stodard, also brother of the bride, Mr. S. Woodward Warren, to Miss Sarah A. Stodard, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], July 11th, by Rev. E. Curtis, Mr. Adelbert Brown, of Eaton [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Ellen Roberts, of the former place.

Farewell Party for Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. King - 1916

Given Farewell Party - Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. King

Utica Saturday Globe,  July 1916

Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. King

 



Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The large lawn at the Railroad Y.M.C.A. was the scene of a farewell party Monday evening in honor of Conductor and Mrs. Charles T. King, previous to their departure for their new home at Oriskany Falls.  The lawn was beautifully decorated with flowers and flags and brilliantly lighted so that when the several hundred guests assembled the scene was very inviting.

 

Galpin's Orchestra opened the program at 8 o'clock with several selections, their playing at intervals during the program bringing out deserved applause.  Miss Rena Farnham favored the assemblage with a soprano solo, J. Loix, played a cello solo and William Dougherty, Harry Trickett and Patrick J. Byrne rendered solos that were duly appreciated and applauded.

 

Rev. Alexander Fraser, of the Calvary Church, gave a brief talk on the Train of Life and Rev. Father Prendergast, Rev. Paul Riley Allen and Rev. H.R. McMillan made fitting and timely remarks. Trainmaster John H. Smith announced the speakers.  He called upon Supt. W.C. Hartigan, who spoke on behalf of the officials. Telegrams and letters were read from President John B. Kerr, of the N.Y., O.&W. Railroad Company; Howard W. Elliott, of the Board of Directors and president of the New Haven road; C.H. Hopkins and others expressing their regret at not being able to attend and commending the honorable service of 48 years which Conductor King had rendered for the company. 

 

A pleasing feature of the evening was the singing of America, I Love You, by nine young misses who later distributed carnations from the greenhouse of Mr. Hatcher, of Amsterdam, a brother of Mrs. King.  Hon. Samuel A. Jones and attorney David F. Lee made brief addresses, after which Conductor Bryan Ducclon of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors, handed former Secretary Daniel R. Hall of Binghamton, a beautiful gold-headed ebony cane which Mr. Hall, in an eloquent manner presented to the retiring veteran conductor.  On behalf of the carpenters in the engineering department of the local shops Mr. Hall also presented to their retired foreman, Henry Hansen, a fine leather traveling bag with the well wishes of his former subordinates.

 

Chairman Simmons, of the Reception Committee, and Secretary F.P. Browne then took a hand and generously dispensed ice cream, cake and fruit punch to all.  The occasion will long be remembered by the railroad men and their friends as one of the greatest social gatherings in the history of the Railroad Y.M.C.A., of which Mr. King and his wife had been active supporters since the association was organized, 30 years ago.

Obituaries (October 1)

George F. Stack

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

George F. Stack

1871 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Ritualistic services for the late George F. Stack were conducted by Rev. H.W. Foreman at the late home of the deceased on Guernsey street Monday evening and Tuesday morning a delegation of Knights Templar accompanied the remains to Middletown, where burial services were held and interment made on Thursday.  George F. Stack was the son of James and the late Ella Stack and was born in this city July 9, 1871.  He had passed practically his entire life in Norwich, attending the public schools and later learning the trade of a mechanic in the Ontario & Western Railway shops, where he was employed prior to becoming master mechanic for the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  He was a careful workman, skilled in his trade, popular among his fellow employees and other associates.  Amiable and courteous, he was held in high regard by all who knew him.  He was a devoted husband and found great joy in his home life, which was shared by Matilda Robshaw, of Middletown, with whom he was united in marriage June 19, 1895, and who is left to mourn his death in the fullness of his manhood.  His father, James Stack, and a sister, residing in Detroit, also survive.  He was a member of Norwich Lodge, No. 302, F.&A.M.; Harmony Chapter, no. 151, R.A.M., and Norwich Commandery, No. 46, K.T.  He was a member and regular attendant of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and had been a member of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce since its organization.  Sincere sympathy is expressed for his bereaved widow and other surviving relatives.

 

Simeon Miner

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, July 12, 1900

Simeon Miner, an old and respected resident of this town [Otselic, Chenango Co., NY], died July 2, 1900, from the effects of a paralytic shock, which he sustained on June 25th.  Mr. Miner was one of the oldest citizens in this town.  he was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], July 30, 1818.  He was married in 1887, to Elmira Bentley of East Lincklaen to whom were born nine children:  Leslie, of Syracuse; Edgar of the West; Everett, of East Homer; Mrs. David Cross, of Lincklaen; Mrs. M. Haven, of Cazenovia; Mrs. Albert Dellow, of Marathon; Mrs. Henry M. Payser, of Brussels, Belgium; Mrs. Rose Hall, of Northern New York, and Mrs. Curtis Kenyon, of South Otselic.  In 1868 he married Miss Harriet E. Burt, of DeRuyter, his present wife, to whom were born two sons and one daughter:  Burt W., of Unadilla Forks; Clayton, of South Otselic; and Mrs. Van Ness Peckham, of Georgetown. The funeral services will be held at his late residence Thursday at 12 o'clock, Rev. F.M. Williams, assisted by Rev. George Bawler, officiating.  He had lived in this town 75 years.--Otselic Gazette.

 

Arch Miller

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, July 14, 1900

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]:  A wave of sadness was cast over our community early Saturday morning by the announcement of the death of Arch Miller, which occurred that morning at 6 o'clock.  He had been a sufferer for a long time from that dread destroyer, Bright's disease, and although it had been known for some time that he could not recover, his death was hardly expected so soon.  Arch had just passed his 16th birthday which occurred July 3d.  He was a young man of most exemplary character and in whose past life not one mean action can be found.  he was a general favorite with his schoolmates and will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends.  Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, he leaves two brothers, D.M. of this place, and Wallace of Stanbro, to mourn his loss.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.  The funeral will be held from the house today (Tuesday) at 3 p.m., Rev. F.M. Williams officiating."

 

Grace Brown

Utica Herald-Dispatch, July 16, 1906

In Valley View Cemetery at South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon the remains of Miss [Grace] Brown were interred.  Besides the grief stricken parents and sisters and brothers of the girl there were many of the friends of the deceased girl and those who were the companions of her childhood and girlhood.  It was a sorrowful gathering, and many eyes were dimmed by tears. The family and relatives of the girl appeared broken down with grief, but sustained themselves, considering the nature of the bereavement.  The Rev. Mr. Whitney, a local pastor, whose church Miss Brown attended when at home, officiated.  He made no reference whatever to the manner of the girl's death and his remarks were comforting, the design being to lighten the burden of the afflicted rather than narrow feelings already torn by sorrow, grief and anxiety.  The house was a mass of flowers, mute tokens of the sympathy of the entire community.

 

J. Floyd Perkins

1864 - 1928

North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY]:  J. Floyd Perkins of this place was found dead in his office at South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday morning, Nov. 17.  Although he had not been in good health for some time his sudden death comes as a great shock to his large circle of friends.  Mr. Perkins was the elder son of Charles G. and Frances (Johnson) Perkins and was born in South Otselic, October 28, 1864 and was the last survivor of his father's family, his parents and brother, Dr. A.T. Perkins, having passed away several years ago.  On October 26, 1886 he was united in marriage with Miss Nora Warner of Cincinnatus who survives him.  Nearly the whole of Mr. Perkins life had been passed in this section, he having been engaged in farming and dealing in live stock until about two years ago when he became interested in the insurance business with F.B. Angell of South Otselic and later purchased Mr. Angell's interest in the business, in which he was engaged at the time of his death.  Funeral services at the home at North Pitcher on Wednesday were conducted by Reverend J.C. Whitnoy and burial at that place.

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.

Reunion of 114th NYSV, 1916

Veterans in Reunion

Survivors of One Hundred and Fourteenth

Regiment Held Annual Gathering in Norwich

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1916

 

George W. Payne

1845 - 1928

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Of the 120 survivors of the One Hundred and Fourteenth Regiment who left Norwich in the summer of '61 a thousand strong, about 80 members were present at the reunion here recently.  The success of the 44th annual gathering was due very largely to the efforts of Comrade George W. Payne, who was unanimously chosen treasurer for another year.

 

Capt. Charles W. Underhill, of Hamilton, was re-elected President; Orson M. Snow, of Norwich, Color Bearer; William O. Nash, of Guilford, Secretary.  The company vice presidents are: A.D.W. Tyler, B.C.A Sumner, C.J.W. Sherwood, D.W.H. Williamson, E. Zenas Tarbell, F. Charles L. Williams, G. Burton Brown, H. Wheaton J. Race, Harvey Stearns and K. George J. Billings.

 

[Note:   George W. Payne, whose photo is shown above, was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY.  His obit was posted to this blog on February 8, 2014]

Obituaries (September 29)

Dewain Crosby

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1916

 

Dewain Crosby

1866 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Dewane Crosby was held from the home of his mother, Mrs. Marvin Crosby, on Silver street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, the interment being made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Rev. H.W. Foreman officiated.  Mr. Crosby was 50 years old and was born in Norwich. After attending the public schools he learned the trade of candy making in the Nagel factory.  For the past 14 years he had been employed by Silver Brothers in Hartford, Conn.  Deceased is survived by four children, Miss Marian and Reed Crosby, of this city, and Marvin and Ralph Crosby, of Bridgeport, Conn.  Besides his mother, who resides here, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Clara Phillips of Norwich, Mrs. A.P. Vincent, of Auburn, and Mrs. Joseph Letson, of Norwich.

Ernest J. Albee

Norwich Sun, September 14, 1916

Hamilton [Madison Co., NY]:  Ernest J. Albee, 38 years old, and for several years a victim of tuberculosis, died yesterday afternoon in the street near his home while on his way to a barber shop.  Mr. Albee had eaten a hearty dinner and was apparently in no worse health than usual. After dinner he started to walk across the street, but was taken with a hemorrhage and fell to the street.  He called for his mother, who, with neighbors, carried the young man to the porch of Victor Newton's house, where, after one or two gasps, the young man expired. The body was then removed to his home.  Mr. Albee was a painter by trade and for several years he followed his profession in New York city, where he was affiliated with the union there.  Five years ago his health failed and he came home.  He continued to work until a year ago, when he gradually became worse and gave up work entirely.  Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Albee, he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Charles Briggs, Norwich, Mrs. Arthur Legg, New York city, Mrs. W. Clark, Hamilton, and Mrs. A.L. Ross, Detroit, Mich., and two brothers, Arthur and Roe Albee, both of this village.  The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. and Rev. P.L. Arthur will officiate.

William H. Gunn

Chenango Union, January 19, 1888

On Sunday afternoon last, William H. Gunn, one of our old and respected citizens, died at his residence on Court street in the seventy-second year of his age, after a long illness.  William H. Gunn was born in Guilford this county [Chenango Co., NY], in 1816.  His father, William Gunn, came to that town from Cambridge, N.Y., in 1810, and settled on the Unadilla river, where he erected the first carding mill and cloth dressing establishment in the county, now known as Rockwell's Mills.  Deceased grew to manhood in that vicinity, and for a time attended the Academy at Oxford, after which he engaged in teaching.  In 1839 he was united in marriage with Miss Esther B. Latham, daughter of Hon. John Latham, and in 1863 he removed to this village.  Here he entered the store of D.C. Rogers, where he remained until January, 1869, when he entered upon his duties as Justice of the Peace, to which office he had been elected the spring previous.  He was twice re-elected, thus holding the position for twelve years.  When a lad he united with the Union Church, near his home, and upon his removal to Norwich he became a member of the Methodist church here.  He held every office in the church within the reach of a layman, and for many years was its Treasurer.  He was a man of noble impulses, benevolent, and generous to a fault.  As a citizen he enjoyed the respect of all, and in the church, of which he had been an honored member for upwards of half a century, and to which he was devotedly attached, he will be missed.  His widow survives him. Funeral services were held at his late residence, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A.J. Van Cleft officiating, assisted by Rev. O.H., McAnulty, of Carbondale, Pa.

Chenango Union, January 26, 1888

Mr. Editor--Will you permit me, through the columns of your paper, to place upon the new grave of my old friend, some flowers of loving tribute.  Before we left your pleasant town, Mrs. W. persuaded him to provide for us the next best thing to his own sunlit face, and while I write I look upon that form which now lies under your northern snow.  Less than seven years ago I first saw him, as I stepped from the car at Norwich, with my family, to make my home and fill my pastorate.  During the whole term, I found him to be constant and true.  The history of my work is known to the citizens full better than to my church. To serve a church so full of burdens, so constantly under pressure, so unable to meet the just claims of creditors, is not an easy task, and certainly no sinecure.  Under such circumstances it is refreshing to find sympathy, and some great heart a little less than divine, to lean upon.  Such a man I found in my grand old friend, whose blessed spirit has reached the land of love.

From my pulpit I always saw him in his place, and always an inspiration.  First at his loved shrine in the prayer room--never last at the council room--and ever thoughtful of the home of his pastor, where his presence was a quiet, pleasant benediction. We all loved him, and each member of my family feel the loss in his departure.  I knew William H. Gunn well.  He opened to me the heart-world in which the real man is known.  Others may have known him well, and formed different and various opinions.  His temperance convictions would not gather to him the friendship and good will of a certain class; his firm adherence to his church might draw out unpleasant criticism; his love for the higher walks of the Christian life, and his faithfulness to the precious services of the little gathering, might disturb the less devoted.  No man has lived above criticism, even if he lived pure.

The flowers I send from my southern home to his grave, are all white. Reading his motives and actions, for the brief years of a peculiarly difficult pastorate; hearing his words, which could have been at time sharp; I am sure that the white blossom best represents the purity and goodness of his life.  My blossoms are thoughts, sweeter than any rose.  Few knew the warm love I had for your aged citizen and neighbor.  We have prayed together so often and together felt the crushing weight of responsibility as servants of the church  It was a relief to his heart when the cloud broke which had hung so black and so long over the church he loved, and the clear, bright light of heaven shone out.  He lived to realize his fond hopes, and the answer of his prayers.  No man came nearer the heart of him who said:  "One thing have I desired of the lord.....that I may dwell in the house of the lord all the days of my life."  The church was his home.  It was his custom to visit the sanctuary daily.  There was one who saw that presence, and heard the tender petitions which went up from that burdened heart.  I have that face before me in art, and that life deep in my heart, for I loved him.

Bailey, in his Festus, says:  "It matters not how long we live, but how."  It is my hope to greet my honored brother in the land of the undying.  Since my residence in the south I have had a pleasant correspondence with him, which gave me much comfort.  That pen of his drops, and that hand takes the crown of eternal life.  I.T. Walker, Lexington, Ky., January 19, 1888

Erastus L. Brown

Chenango Union, January 19, 1888

Erastus L. Brown, another of our old and esteemed citizens, who has for many years been identified with the interests of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his residence on Front street, Saturday afternoon, aged seventy-two years.  He was born in Groton, Conn., in 1815, and in May, 1835, in company with his brother, Erasmus Brown and cousin, Coddington B. Brown, came to this village and commenced the blacksmithing business in the stone shop on East Main street.  Among his fellow workmen was David Maydole, afterwards noted as a manufacturer of hammers. The firm conducted business here for five years, during which time they filled contracts for making the iron work for the aqueducts, locks and bridges on the Chenango canal, then being constructed.  Later they erected a shop on South Broad street, where they continued in business.  In 1850, the firm disposed of their business, and four years later deceased purchased the interest of Hiram Goodrich in the carriage and harness hardware trade, becoming a partner of his brother, Erasmus Brown, who had preceded him in the business.  Here they conducted the business for thirteen years, until the spring of 1868 when they were burned out by the fire which occurred on South Main street, when they retired. Afterwards deceased, with his son, Charles, resumed the business, which was afterwards sold to A. Cary & Son, by whom it is now conducted.  Mr. Brown was one of the Directors of the National Bank of Norwich at the time of his death.  he had for many years been a consistent member of the Baptist church in this village.  He leaves surviving him his widow, two sons, Charles A. of Milwaukee, and Frank H. of Brooklyn, and one daughter, Mrs. E.A. Steele, of this village.  His funeral was attended Monday afternoon, at his late residence, Rev. W.G. Partridge officiating.

 

Norwich Men in National Guard 1916

Will Follow the Flag

Norwich Boys Who Are Enrolled in the National Guard

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1916

Left to Right:  Chester Owens, Charles W. Armondi, Jacob B. Ehrlich

 

Left to Right:  Amasa Stewart, Hugh A. Judd

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  While Norwich has no military company to be ordered to the front in the Mexican mix-up, the fortunes of those called to the colors will be followed with keen interest by relatives and friends here.

 

Chester Owens, an electrician of this city, reported at Poughkeepsie Tuesday.  Mr. Owens became a member of the Tenth Regiment several years ago, the headquarters being in that city.  He was granted a leave of absence by his employers, Hall & Kyle who will keep his position open for his return.

 

Jacob R. Ehrlich, a son of Morris Ehrlich, the East Main street tailor, who formerly resided here, is a bugler in Company C, of Syracuse.  His father is very proud of the fact that his son will be of service to his country. The son came to Norwich to bid his parents good-bye before leaving for the front.

 

Amasa Stewart a brother of Dr. John H Stewart and a former resident, but now of Utica, is a member of the engineering corps connected with one of the companies there and has reported for duty.

 

Hugh A. Judd, son of James A. Judd, of Hayward avenue, head pharmacist in one of the leading drug stores in Buffalo, since finishing the university course in that city last year, is a member of Company H, of a Buffalo regiment, and was recently promoted to the rank of adjutant.

 

Charles W. Armondi, a son of Charles Armondi, of Norwich, is a member of Company F, of Walton.  Mr Armondi was formerly a lineman in the employ of the Marquis Telephone and Telegraph Company, but recently ahs been similarly employed in Sidney.  He paid a short visit to his parents here Tuesday evening before joining his company.

Obituaries (September 28)

Ellen Elizabeth (Potter) Colton Spriggs

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1916

Ellen Elizabeth (Potter) Colton Spriggs

1851 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Ellen Elizabeth Spriggs, who passed away recently at the family home on Columbia street after a brief illness, was the daughter of Jermyn and Elizabeth Babcock Potter. She was born at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] April 19, 1851.  August 7, 1873, deceased married Benjamin Z. Colton, who died January 2, 1892, leaving one daughter, Minnie May Colton, since deceased, and two sons, Lorraine Potter Colton and Winfield Scott Colton, who survive their mother.  June 21, 1892 she married William V. Spriggs, who died September 20, 1902.  Besides the two sons mentioned there are surviving a granddaughter, Gertrude Mary Colton; two nieces, Mrs. Mabel G. Marwell and Mrs. Marie Curry, of Utica, and a nephew, Frederick F. Goodrich, of Sidney. After the funeral services Friday the remains were taken to Waterville for cremation.  Mrs. Spriggs had been a resident of Norwich for 23 years.  She was a member of the Broad Street M.E. Church and a woman highly esteemed by all who knew her.  During her last illness all that her family and friends could do to ease her suffering was done and the best of medical skill was employed in an effort to prolong her life, but she passed peacefully away as a tired babe falls asleep in the arms of its mother.

 

Percy D. Richer

DeRuyter Gleaner, May 15, 1919

The subject of this sketch, Mr. Percy D. Richer was the only son of Dewitt and Edith Marble Richer and was born in the town of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] April 9, 1884.  His entire life was spent in this town.  He worked in the blacksmith shop with his father six years and for the past twelve years had conducted the business for himself.  He was united in marriage to Miss Florence Bowler Dec. 25, 1902, by Rev. George Bowler, father of the bride at Homer, N.Y.  The deceased was ill but one week with tonsillitis and death occurred Sunday morning, May 11, 1919.  It came so suddenly that the entire community was shocked, many not being aware of his illness.  Mr. Richer was a member of the Baptist church, Cascadilla lodge, No. 478 I.O.O.F., Arrah Wanna Rebekah lodge No. 425 and the South Otselic Fire Department.  The deceased is survived by his widow and two sisters, Mrs. J.J. Gilgan of Boise, Idaho, and Mrs. Robert Gladding of Syracuse.  His father Dewitt Richer of Otselic also survives.  The funeral services will be held at the Baptist church next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock. Rev. J.C. Whitney of McGraw officiating. The services at the grave in Valley View will be conducted by the Odd Fellows with Rebakah as an escort.  South Otselic has lost one of its best citizens of whom everyone speaks in the highest terms.

 

Ulysses T. Green

South New Berlin Bee, April 27, 1929

Mr. Ulysses T. Green, one of the well known residents of this village and in fact this section, where he was universally respected and  highly thought of died at the home of his son, James Green on Riverside [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], Friday evening at 9:30 o'clock of neuralgia of the heart, at the age of 80 years.  Mr. Green was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on August 7, 1849.  In his early life he followed farming, which occupation he continued up to about eight years ago when he, with his wife, came to Sidney to make his home with his son, with whom he and Mrs. Green have since resided.  In 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Parsons of Bainbridge, and to them were born eight children, the father of this family being the first one to pass to the other shore.  In his young manhood he united with the Presbyterian church, his sturdy character making that faith appealing to him, and he was a regular communicant of that church during his days of activity.  The Greens were of Revolutionary stock, he being a direct descendant of General Green of Colonial and Revolutionary fame. When the years of his active life began to bear down heavily upon him, he came to Sidney and his children have made his life of retirement a contented and happy one.  Mr. Green is survived by his wife, two daughters and six sons;  Mrs. Ida Hotaling and Mrs. B.C. Fairbanks of Sidney; John Green of Guilford; Edwin Green of Bainbridge; George Green of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Henry Green of Mt. Kisco; Robert and James Green of this village; also eight grandchildren, and to them the deep sympathy of a host of friends is extended in their bereavement in the loss of a husband and father.  He is also survived by a sister, Mrs.  Hollis of Schenectady, and a brother, Thomas Green of Mount Upton.  The funeral services were held at the home of the son, James Green, on Riverside, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. William Davies, pastor of the Sidney Congregational church, officiating; the interment was in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY]. The bearers at the funeral were Mr Green's six sons, George Green coming from Oklahoma to attend the last sad rites of the father.--Sidney Enterprise.

Four Norwich Soldiers - 1916

Doing Duty as Soldiers

Four Norwich Boys Who Are with Company M, First Regiment

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1916

Left to Right:  Alpheus D. Freer, Harold Benedict, Floyd Pudney, David Grant

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Four Norwich boys enlisted at Mohawk as members of Company M, First Regiment and are now with the troops at Camp Whitman.  The Norwich lads are Alpheus D. Freer, son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Freer, of Silver street; Harold Benedict, son of Mrs. Benedict, of Waith street; Floyd Pudney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pudney, of North Broad street, and David Grant, son of Mrs. Charles Grant, of the east river road.

Reports from the boys indicate that they are enjoying camp life previous to the possibility of seeing some real service in case they are sent to the border.  Mr. and Mrs. Freer left on Thursday for a visit to their son in camp and to bid him good-by in the event of the regiment being detailed to go to Texas.

Obituaries (September 27)

Marian (Furman) Whitmore

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1916

 

Marian (Furman) Whitmore

1839 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for the late Mrs. Marian Whitmore were held from the home of Linn H. Babcock on East Main street Friday afternoon, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  The services were private, but many friends and relatives gathered to pay their final tribute to a dearly beloved friend.  Mrs. Whitmore was the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Furman and was born in Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], 77 years ago.  In her young womanhood she was united in marriage to George B. Whitmore, of Sherburne, and resided in that village for many years.  Mr Whitmore was a successful commission merchant and honored Chenango county as its representative in the Assembly at Albany.  Since his death seven years ago, Mrs. Whitmore had resided in the home of her only daughter, Mrs. Linn H. Babcock, in this city.  A courteous, kindly gentle woman.  She was interested alike in the activities of the children as well as in the affairs of their elders and gave generously for the pleasure of all.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Besides her daughter, Mrs. babcock, she is survived by five grandchildren, Whitmore, Linn H., Olive, Jane and Elsie Babcock.

 

Amanda Wheeler Lapham

Oneida Dispatch, May 7, 1869

Eaton [Madison County, NY]:  Mrs. Amanda Lapham died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. L. Joslin, in Easton, April 22, [1869], at the advanced age of 92.  Mrs. Lapham was one of the first settlers of the town of Lebanon, her husband, Daniel Wheeler, being one of the most enterprising of the pioneers, and by whose untimely death in 1806 the wife lost a truly kind companion and community a worthy citizen.  Widowed, and the mother of five young children, yet like the true woman, as all our pioneer mothers were, she courageously bore her trials and managed her affairs with enterprising assiduity.  Mrs. Wheeler was one of the seven who composed the first Baptist church of Hamilton when Elder Olmsted was pastor, and from that day until the close of her long, eventful life, she was an earnest, consistent Christian.  In Later life she became the wife of Deacon Duty Lapham, who was long and honorably known to the people of Hamilton and vicinity.  Mrs. Lapham was the mother of the wife of Rev. Jonathan Wade, missionary to Burma.  Remarkable vigor, symmetry, and activity of body, as well as strength and clearness of mind, characterized Mrs. Lapham in her old age, and which did not fail her until her last illness, which was not of long duration.

 

Alvin Cook

DeRuyter Gleaner, April 26, 1906

Alvin Cook died at the home of her son, Elmer E Cook, near this village yesterday morning, aged nearly 86 years.  The funeral services will be held at the house Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. J.C. Whitney officiating.  Interment will be made in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY].  Deceased is survived by the son mentioned and a daughter, Mrs. Ann Eliza Brooks, of Truxton also two brothers, Ledyard and Alanson J. Cook of this place and three sisters, Mrs. Jane Whitby of Cincinnatus, Mrs. Betsey Russell of DeRuyter, and Mrs. J.M. Davis of North Pitcher.

 

Lucinda Wheeler Greene

1843 - 1921

Our community was very much shocked Friday evening, Feb. 11, 1921, to learn of the death of Mrs. Lucinda Wheeler Green at the home of her son, Walter Greene, at White Store, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], where she had lived about thirty-five years  Mrs. Greene was the daughter of Silas and Lucy Wheeler and was born at Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY] Sept. 4, 1843.  Early in life she united with the M.E. church and was a faithful and loyal member, ever ready to do all she could as long as her health would permit.  She was married to Henry Tillinghast Greene and to them were born four children:  Herman, of Otadawa; Juna, of Penn's Grove, N.J.; Walter, of White Store and Frank.  It will be remembered Frank died last year.  His death was a hard blow for the mother. She is survived by two brothers:  A.H. Wheeler, of Mt. Upton, and K.D. Wheeler, of Rockwells Mills; and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Rice of Bennington, Vt., and DeEtta Wheeler, of Norwich, N.Y.  She will be sadly missed from the home where everything was done for her comfort in her declining years.  Although in failing health she was never confined to her room. Death came suddenly at the closing of the day. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday at 1 p.m., Rev W.D. Lathrop officiating, speaking words of comfort to the relatives and friends gathered there.  The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings in set pieces and loose flowers were numerous and beautiful. She was laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co., NY] beside her husband. The bearers were:  A.H. Wheeler, George Wheeler, Walter Greene, Herman Greene, Lynn Thayer, Roland Thayer.

She has stood to welcome our coming,

Watching our upward climb.

In the sweet weather that brought us,

Oh, many and many a time.

Now the smile on her face is quiet,

The flowers are on her breast,

Her hands are folded together,

And the word on her lips is rest.

And some where yet in the hill tops.

Of the country that hath no pain,

She will watch in her beautiful doorway

To bid us welcome again.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, August 10, 1864

 

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of August 3d, 1864, Mr. Nelson N. Green, aged 45 years.

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], July 26th, of scarlet fever, Miss Ella Warner, aged 6 years, 3 months and 16 days.l

Charles Griffin (alias Bartolo Taranto) Arson Trials 1915/16

Charles Griffin is Under Arrest Charged with Arson in

First Degree, Confessions of Italian Firebugs

Norwich Sun, December 30, 1914

"We've got them coming now," said Chief of Police Silas W. Berry in the editorial rooms of this paper Wednesday morning when he came in to report the progress on the arson case which has been under investigation since early October.

 

Charles Griffin, whose shoe store caught on fire in the early morning of September 29, was arrested at his saloon on Lackawanna avenue by Detectives Quinn and Grande on a warrant charging him with arson in the first degree. He was taken to the county jail where Jerry Rossi, Josie Rossi and Rocco Rose identified him as the man who came to the Cottage hotel in Binghamton on two occasions previous to the East Main street fire and for the last time on the 28th of September, and according to their sworn statements hired Rossi for a hundred dollars to fire his store.

 

Following the large and disastrous fires which seemed to be of suspicious origin, Mayor Berry and his efficient corps of policemen began a careful investigation of the circumstances surrounding each fire.  Soon Mayor Berry was convinced that in at least one instance that the fire was of incendiary origin, and he thereupon wrote to the Drummond detective agency of 1 Ann street, New York city, stating the case briefly and asking that a fully competent detective be sent here to place the responsibility and ferret out the firebugs.

 

On November 15, Detective Quinn came to this city [Norwich, NY] and after a conference with Mayor Berry he went to work.  He has been assisted by Jerome B. Lewis of the local department and John B. Grande, head of the Italian detective staff of the Utica department.  As the case progressed the Binghamton police department assisted in locating those who had knowledge of the fire prior to its starting. They hindered the progress of the case, in the eyes of the local police and Detective Quinn, by giving sensational facts to the press of that city, which, it is claimed drove the parties wanted out of Binghamton and from the state, making the search a more expensive and lengthy one.

 

On the 30th of November Josie Rossi was brought to this city, charged with arson in the first degree.  She according to the deposition of Detective Quinn was present at the time of the hiring of Rossi for $100 to fire the Griffin store and this conversation was alleged to have been overheard by some member of the Binghamton police department.  Mrs. Rossi was held for the grand jury.  Later she made a confession of the facts which she knew in connection with the case and this confession will be given to the grand jury when it meets next week.

 

On December 23, Annie Millar and Rocco Rose of Binghamton were brought before judge Hill and held, upon examination, as material witnesses in the case which was then beginning to shape rapidly out of theory and vague speculation.  Rocco and Annie Millar are both supposed to have admitted certain facts which are not incriminating to them but which involve others. They are now at the Chenango county jail, unable to get bail in the sum of $2,500 each.

 

On the strength of the admissions and other testimony gathered, Quinn went to Albany the evening of the 23d and obtained extradition papers for Jerry Rossi who was being held by the Passaic police on the arson charge.  He was brought here on Sunday and his examination has been postponed for a few days pending other developments.  Rossi told his story Tuesday evening and then Griffin's arrest followed.

 

Rossi tells how after being interviewed by Griffin he came to this city on the night of September 28 and fired the store in the early morning.  Then he ran down the Lackawanna tracks out of the city, walked to Oxford, where he got breakfast in one of the restaurants or hotels and took the morning train back to his home in Binghamton, where he remained until the first "investigation" story was published in the Binghamton papers. Then he went to Passaic where he was hidden away by members of the gang, until Josie came to him.  Fortunately for the people, Josie was shadowed by a detective and Jerry's arrest followed, while Josie was brought back here.

 

An interesting sidelight on the case is the identifying of Mr. Griffin Tuesday afternoon by Rocco Rose. Rose was taken to the police station and allowed to look out of the windows at the passers by, at the hour when Mr. Griffin usually goes to his home.  As he passed the windows of the station Rose immediately stated to the police that the man going by was the one who had been at the Cottage hotel in Binghamton for the purposes previously stated.

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Gets New Trial

Charles Griffin, Norwich Shoe Dealer, Who Was Sentenced for Arson

Utica Saturday Globe, February 2016

 

 

Charles Griffin

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Court of Appeals has reversed the judgment of conviction in the case of Bartolo Taranto, better known by his adopted name of Charles Griffin, and has ordered a new trial.  Griffin was found guilty of arson in the first degree and sentenced to Auburn for an indeterminate term of from 14 to 21 years, for hiring two men to fire his shoe store in this city in September, [1914].

 

Since his trail and conviction in March, 1915, his attorney, David F. Lee, has maintained that his client was the victim of blackmail and has left no legal stone unturned to secure a retrial of the case, with the possibility of a release. he has carried the case through every court to the one of last resort in the State and the reversal of the judgment is a worthy tribute to his persistence as well as the alleged merits of the client's case.  Mr. Lee appeared single handed in the matter, the people's interests being safeguarded by District Attorney M.C. Lewis and Hon. H.C. Stratton.

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Acquitted in Arson Trial

The Otsego Farmer, March 24, 1916

 

After an hour and thirty minutes of deliberation the jury in the case of the People vs. Charles Griffin, charged with arson in the first degree, came back to the court room Saturday afternoon, at Norwich, a few minutes after 5 o'clock, with a verdict of "not guilty."  Griffin, who is an expert shoemaker, it is understood, will endeavor at once to find a location at Norwich, and start cobbling shoes.

 

It was in the early morning of September 29, 1914, that Bruno Meduri, upon his own confession, came to Norwich from Binghamton in company with Jerry Rossi, after having first visited the store with John Pignatelli of Binghamton, and throwing gasoline on the floor, ignited it, setting fire to the repair shop in connection with Griffin's store.  The fire spread through the shoe store, the Norwich Dairy store, and the wagon supply house of Cary & Son, sweeping out all the wooden structures to the Flanagan building.  Meduri asserted that he was hired by the defendant and Charles Griffin staunchly  maintained that he was blackmailed and from fear paid to Bruno and Jerry $200 upon their visit to the saloon after the fire, and another $100 in Binghamton the following Sunday, having borrowed that amount from George Pignatelli.

 

 

Obituaries (September 26)

Cora E. (Wilcox) Harrington

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1916

 

Cora E. (Wilcox) Harrington

1857 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Cora E. Harrington, wife of George l. Harrington, died at the family home on Cortland street Monday night, following an apoplectic shock suffered about 10 days before.  Mrs. Harrington was the daughter of William and Maria Parker Wilcox and was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] December 2, 1857.  October 9, 1877, she was united in marriage to George l. Harrington, of Sherburne, and soon thereafter they took up their residence in Norwich and had since resided here.  Mrs. Harrington was a member of the Frist Baptist Church and an active worker until ill health prevented.  She was devoted to her family and friends and will be mourned by all who knew her.  Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Lewis Harrington, of this city; three sisters, Mrs. E.G. Brown of Woodhull; Mrs. Horace Coville, of Pomfret, Conn., and Mrs. George Sumner, of this city, and one brother, William S. Wilcox, of East Hampton, Mass.  Funeral services were held from the home at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. H.R. MacMillan officiating.  Interment in Sherburne West hill cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

George T. Greene

Chenango Union, May 6, 1886

George T. Greene, the only son of Arthur Greene, died at his home near White Store [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday night, May 1st, aged 20 years.  He was a young man of worth, and his many moral virtues had endeared him to a large circle of friends.  Since September last it has been evident that his health was failing, and although all that tenderest love and medical skill could devise has been done for him, his frail constitution could not long withstand the ravages of his dread disease, consumption. As a tired child sinks to slumber, so he passed away to the better land.  In the same room where he first saw the light, the Death Angel closed his eyes to all earthly sights forever.  Many friends gathered on Tuesday, and with the choicest flowers made fragrant the resting place of the quiet sleeper.  Beautiful words of eulogy for the departed, and deepest sympathy for the mourning ones, were spoken; the voices of the quartet of lifelong friends breathed their saddest and sweetest music above him; and so he was laid away to his quiet rest.  No care, no sorrow, no adversity can mar that eternal rest.  For the fair young wife in her bitter sorrow, for the father and mother bereft of their only child, we have aching hearts and deepest sympathy; but knowing how vain all human words are to comfort them, we can only:  "May God be with you."

 

The pouring rain and mud of the 27th did not deter a crowd of people from gathering at the spacious farm house of George T. Greene, to attend the funeral rites of the young man cut down in life's spring time.  It has been said, "Death loves a shining mark," and in this instance it seems true. George was a young man tenderly reared, the only child of doting parents, whose hearts he never pained by turning from the right.  His friends were glad to learn, as stated by the officiating clergyman, Rev. LC. Hayes, that he had for some years led a life of prayer.  He regretted that he had not publicly professed his faith in Christ, and untied with the church, and his first plan "when he got well," was to do so.  To a friend who said, " I hope the lord will give you strength to bear your suffering," he said, "He does."  Cheerful, patient and hopeful to the very last, tenderly cared for by his young wife and his parents, he fell asleep in Jesus.  It was fitting that an old friend of the family, Rev. L.C. Hayes, of Norwich, should attend his obsequies.  His words were fitting and appropriate, pointing the stricken hearts to the only Helper, Christ, the Resurrection and the life. The music was sweet and consoling, especially the beautiful solo by Mrs. Robert Case. A Profusion of calla lilies and trailing arbutus surrounded the coffined form, the fragrance as sweet as that of the young life which had closed on earth.  He sleeps in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, near the pleasant earthly house he left for the one which the Saviour went to prepare for him. The stricken family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.   Mrs. E.J. Richmond.

 

Emma (Parsons) Greene

Sidney Enterprise, November 24, 1932

Mrs. Emma Parsons Greene, an esteemed resident of this village, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.C. Fairbanks on River street [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], Monday morning at 12:15 o'clock, of a complication of ailments incident to her age.  Mrs. Greene had been in poor health for several years but it was only recently that her condition became serious, and while no organic trouble developed, yet she gradually failed until the end came early Monday morning.  Mrs. Greene was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on October 22, 1855, the daughter of John and Abigail Parsons.  She was united in marriage to Ulysses Greene on January 3, 1876, and to them were born six sons and two daughters, all of whom survive, as follows:  John P. Greene, of Greene; Edward R. Greene, of Bainbridge; George A. Greene, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Henry W. Greene, of Worcester; Robert U. Greene, James H. Greene, Mrs. B.C. Fairbanks and Mrs. Ida Hotaling, of Sidney. She is also survived by one sister.  Mrs. C.T. Waters, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The father died on April 12, 1929, since which time Mrs. Greene had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Fairbanks. About thirty years ago she united with the Baptist church, and was a member of the Sidney Baptist church at the time of her death.  To these sons and daughters the sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended in the loss of their mother.  The funeral services were held at the Fairbanks' home on River street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. G.L. Herrick of Worcester, a former pastor of the Sidney Baptist church, officiated; the interment was in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 27, 1864

 

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 19th, Jane [Greene], wife of Nelson Greene, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 52 years, 11 month, 14 days.

 

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 17th, Mell [Skinner], daughter of William and Alvira c. Skinner, aged 6 months.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, Catherine R. [Juliand], wife of Hon. F. Juliand, aged 51 years.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 14th, Mr. Joseph Willson, aged 52 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 11th, Mr Abner Gifford, aged 90 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 14th, Hiram [Weed], son of Walter Weed, aged 8 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 17th,  Mr. John Sherwood, aged 87 years.

 

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18th, Mr. William Smith, aged 64 years.

 

In Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 20th, Mrs. Diana Almeda Graves, wife of C.S. Graves, aged 40 years.

A wife and mother has gone

to enjoy her happy home;

Left her husband and daughters three,

To meet her in eternity.

Chenango County Primary Elections - 1916

Hot Fight in the Primaries

Battle for Congressional Nomination - Spirited Contest for city Judge of Norwich -

Two Candidates for Office of Mayor

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Several close and absorbing contests will be decided at the primary elections to be held next Tuesday.  Because of the vigor and venom with which the contest has been waged for months, no less than the importance of the office, the most absorbing decision will be the Republican nomination for congress in the 34th district.  On the eve of the decision Senator Samuel A. Jones, of this city, is confident of his nomination, while the friends of Congressman Fairchild, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], are just as sure that the count of the ballots will reveal his re-nomination by a rousing majority.

 

In the city of Norwich the contest for city judge will share popular interest with the congressional sprint.  Frank W. Barnes bases his appeal for support at the primary largely upon the fact that he was born in Norwich and  has made his home here all of his life, while his opponent, Joseph M. Forsythe, seeks the office upon his record as a man and a lawyer.  There is a sharp division among the voters upon the merits of these two candidates and the outcome of the primary in their candidacy will be awaited with eager interest.

 

John E. Carr

Candidate for Supervisor

Norwich Sun, September 6, 1916

 

 

John E. Carr

 

John E. Carr, one of the city's best known and most popular young business men was designated by the Republican committee, to succeed Dr. Paul B. Brooks as member of the board of supervisors from the first supervisory district, or that portion of the city east of Broad street. The designation is considered an excellent one from every point of view.

 

Mr. Carr is manager of the Norwich Dry Cleaning Co. and enjoys a splendid business. This business has increased from year to year because of the close attention given it by Mr. Carr himself.  He will look after the city's interests in exactly the same painstaking manner, and taxpayers will be pleased with the nomination of Mr. Carr.  He will no doubt be elected by a large majority, and may  even be unopposed at the election. The Democrats have as yet nominated no candidate to oppose Mr. Carr and it is not believed that they will do so.

 

Norwich Mayoral Candidates

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1916

 

 

Left:  Charles G. Brooks, Republican;  Right:  Linn H. Babcock, Independent

 

Two candidates are in the running for the office of mayor.  It is a safe prediction that the next mayor will hail from the Sixth Ward, as both candidates happen to reside there.  Charles G. Brooks, who has been designated by the Republican committee, while a comparatively new comer as a resident, has large property interests here and is a man of the highest integrity.  Selected without his knowledge, he stated upon accepting the designation that if elected he would serve the whole people of the city regardless of politics or partisanship and that he would see that the statutes and ordinances were enforced.

 

Mr. Brooks was born in Massachusetts, but came to Chenango county at an early age, spending part of his boyhood in Oxford. he passed some of his school days in Norwich and was a student in the old academy.  Most of his busy business life has been spent in Mt. Upton, where he followed farming for 30 years and later took up lumbering and other business interests, in which he has been unusually successful.  As supervisor of the town of Guilford he was familiar with affairs at the county seat and had made many acquaintances in the city before he became a resident.

 

Linn H . Babcock, who has been designated as an independent candidate for mayor, is a native of Norwich and has passed his entire life here, where the Babcock family has been prominent in business and social life for half a century. While politically he is a Democrat he would have been pleased to secure the honor of serving the city as mayor unopposed, believing the office to be above partisanship. He has received assurances of support from so many Republican friends as well as Democratic admirers that he believes it would be unfair to them should he fail them at a crucial time.  He says he has never been known to run under fire and while his health has not been the best for some time, he having been afflicted with asthma, he is much better now and is in the race.  He says he has never been known to real estate and other interests in the city and if chosen to the office he seeks, he will endeavor to meet the responsibilities and discharge the duties to the best of his ability. 

 

[Note:  The November election was won by Linn H. Babcock]

 

Blog Postings, September 19-25, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of September 19-25, 2016.

Marriages

September 23, 2016

George E. Fuller - Simonne A. Arts (1934)

Minerva Joanna Kark - Frank Kenneth Karschner (1941)

Mina  Nellie Ellsworth - Rev. Edward Irving (1915)

Alcie Holden -LaVern Lumm (1915)

 

Obituaries

 

Posted September 19, 2016

Ira G. Phillips (North  Norwich, 1916)  photo

Julia M. Parker Forsyth (South New Berlin, 1901)

Alvaretta C. Gager (South New Berlin, 1932)

Burnice Gager (Oneonta, Cannonsville, 1948)

James Gager (Butternuts, 1923)

Posted September 20, 2016
Sarah J. Pratt (Norwich, 1916)  photo
Lucy Ann (Johnson) Thompson (South Otselic, 1882)
Nettie (Howard) Gager (Oneida, 1937)
Jennie B. (Lovejoy) Lounsberry (Harpursville, 1937)
Edna Daisy (Reede) Garrison (Oneonta, 1938)
Death Notices 0 1866
     Mrs. Tacy Johnson (Greene)
     Mr. Green (Guilford)
     Louisa West (Sherburne)
     Elam S. Ensworth (Guilford)
     Chester C. Cooley (Oxford)



Posted September 21, 2016
Mina Brown Blackman (Norwich, 1915)  photo
Alexiewna (Place) Graves (Latham's Corners, 1884)
Adolphus Thornton Greene (Norwich, 1904)
Death Notice - 1875
     Stephen Henry (Plymouth)
     William Fausett (Rockwell Mills)
     Minnie Foote (Coventry)
     Lucretia Finch (Pitcher)
     Marion Brockett (Oxford)
     Aaron Carter (Felton DE, Greene)
     Hannah Beach (Delphi IN, Greene)

Posted September 22, 2016
Charles H. Steward (Plymouth, 1916)  Photo
Mrs. David Rogers (1897)
Horace S. Read (Oxford, 1886)
Laurinda A. Miles (Warren KN, Coventry, 1886)

Posted September 23, 2016
Henrietta Mary Klein (Utica, Norwich, 1916)  drowning, photo
Frederick B. Skinner (Sherburne, 1864)  Civil War, died at Cedar Creek
Joseph L. McCray (Smithville, 1867)
Mary Elizabeth (Smith) McCray (Smithville, 1913)

Posted September 24, 2016
Stanley Green (Norwich, 1916)  Drowning, photo
Louisa Herring DeForest (Unadilla, 1938)
Mrs. Chauncey Graves (Guilford, 1884)
Rev. Mr. Cope (Guilford, 1884)
Mrs. Ezekiel Wheeler (Guilford, 1884)
Mrs. George Graves (Unadilla Valley, 1895)
Death Notices--1884
     Sylvester Wightman (Norwich)
     Orson Mills (Guilford)
     Hannah Shelden Kales (Coventry)
     James Brady (Guilford Centre)
     Judah H. Cook (Pharsalia)
     Gilbert G. Palmer (Mt. Upton)
     Caleb P. Thurber (Oxford)
     Bert Guile (Norwich)
     Charles A.  McNeil (Lanesborough PA, Oxford)
     Marshal M. Schenck (Binghamton)

Posted September 25, 2016
Willard S. Follett (Norwich, 1916) photo
Martha Jane (Barnard) Rider (1920)
Frank Hiram Beckwith (Cincinnatus, Otselic, 1949)
Alanson J. Cook (South Otselic, 1912)
Arthur Greene (South New Berlin, 1908)

Miscellaneous

Posted September 21, 2016
Rev. Richard Purcell (1871 - 1918), clergyman of the Catholic Church (Photo)

Posted September 22, 2016
Katherine F. Dorsey, R.N. resigns from Norwich Hospital - 1916  (Photo)

Posted September 25, 2016
Chenango County NY Primary Elections - 1916

Obituaries (September 25)

Willard S. Follett

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1916

 

Willard S. Follett

1847 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Willard S. Follett, who died recently at his home in King's Settlement, was one of the best known farmers residing in that locality.  He was 69 years of age having been born at White Store [Chenango Co., NY] July 27, 1847.  Deceased was the son of Samuel and Mirinda Rockwell Follett and had passed the best of his long and active life in farming in the towns of New Berlin and North Norwich.  He is survived by his widow and two children. Fred W. Follett, of North Norwich, and Mrs. Ernest Tillapaugh, of this city, and two grandchildren, Masters Robert and Frederick Tillapaugh.  He leaves two brothers, Samuel and George Follett, residing on the Chenango lake road, and numerous nephews and nieces.

 

Martha Jane (Barnard) Rider

Cortland Democrat, March 26, 1920

Mrs. Martha Jane Rider was born in the town of DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY] on Crumb Hill Feb. 27, 1841 and died at the home in Rhode Island Feb. 18, 1920 at the age of 79 years and had been gladdened on her last birthday by a "shower" of cards sent to her by friends who were glad to give her a little cheer.  She was the older of two children born to Reuben and Leoty Barnard, her sister Anna Bumpus passed on before.  Nov. 18, 1862 she was married to Burton Z. Rider whom she leaves to mourn her loss, also one only daughter Mrs. Frank Beckwith and her husband and one grandson Gerald Beckwith, besides neighbors who so kindly helped to care for her during the last four months when she was in poor health.  She was a kind and loving mother, a woman of Christian virtues and will be missed by a large circle of friends. The funeral was held at the home Saturday, Rev. J.W. Briggs officiating.  Interment was made in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY] in charge of Undertaker Chas. H. Woodley.

 

Frank Hiram Beckwith

DeRuyter Gleaner, June 2, 1949

Funeral Director Kenneth C. Davis has charge of the funeral of Frank Hiram Beckwith who died at his home in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] May 30, 1949.  Mr. Beckwith has been in poor health for two years, and was taken worse a week ago.  He was the son of Julius and Roxy Preston Beckwith, born March 15, 1867, in the town of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].  He was engaged in farming at Rhode Island until six and a half years ago he moved to Cincinnatus.  Mr Beckwith is survived by his wife, May Belle Ryder Beckwith, and one son, Gerald, of Cincinnatus.  Funeral services were held June 1 at the Davis funeral home.  Rev. C.W. Newman of Cincinnatus officiated.  Interment was in Valley View Cemetery, South Otselic.

 

Alanson J. Cook

Cortland Democrat, June 14, 1912

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]:  Alanson J. Cook was born in the town of Lincklaen February 27, 1837, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Raider near South Otselic June 6, 1912, aged 85 years, 2 months and 15 days.  he was one of a family of nine children, his parents being Loren and Hannah Warner Cook.  Three sisters survive him, his twin sister, Mrs. Jane Whitby of Cincinnatus, Mrs. Betsey Russel of DeRuyter and Mrs. Louise Davis of North Pitcher.  In May 1850, he was united in marriage with Miss Maria Coats, who survives him.  Three children were born to them, Mrs. John Raider, Julian A. and Herman J., all of whom live in South Otselic.  The youngest, Herman, owns and occupies the old homestead farm just beyond the village on the DeRuyter stage road.  Nearly all his life Mr. Cook was a resident of South Otselic. At one time he was a part owner of the old cheese factory , and he was also for a time proprietor of the Gothic hotel.  For a great many years he was one of the prominent farmers of this section.  About eighteen years ago he erected a fine residence on Gorge Ave., where he had since resided.  Mr. Cook was the oldest member of South Otselic lodge, No. 659, F. and A.M. being initiated April 18, 1867, immediately after the lodge was instituted. He served as master of the lodge several terms and was always prominent in the work of the order.  In politics he was a staunch Democrat.  He was a man of strong convictions for the right, honest and upright in all his dealings.  He leaves a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.  The funeral was held Monday from his late residence on Gorge ave., Rev. J.C. Whitney officiating. The services at the grave were conducted by South Otselic lodge, F. and A.M.  Interment in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, NY].

 

Arthur Greene

Otsego Journal, January 30, 1908

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  After many months of poor health and several weeks of serious illness, Arthur Greene died at his home on Saturday afternoon, the 25th inst., aged 82 years.  Mr Greene was born on the Greene homestead just south of White Store in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  His father, Arthur Greene, and his grandfather, Edward Greene, the latter, one of the earliest settlers in that vicinity, all successively occupied the same farm.  Nelson Greene, a nephew of the deceased, has charge of it at present, this being the fourth generation bearing the name and occupying the farm which the uncle left several years ago, when he removed to this village and purchased a residence on West street, from which place the funeral will be held on Tuesday.  Rev. Mr. Barnfather will officiate.  In the death of Mr. Greene this community has lost one of its oldest and most respected citizens, honorable and upright in all the affairs of life.  he was married more than half a century ago to Harriet Thompson, who survives him and to whom the community and many friends extend their sympathy.  Mr. and Mrs. Green buried their son, an only child, several years ago, whom they mourned most deeply.  Mrs. Burlingham, a sister of Mrs. Greene has been with them for some time; as also Mrs. Dickinson, another sister, who have been a comfort to the afflicted sister during  the illness of her husband.