Obituaries (January 12)

Edward Stokes

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1917

 

Edward Stokes

1858 - 1917

Rome [Oneida Co., NY]:   Edward Stokes, of 105 East Thomas street, died in a local hospital last Friday night, following an operation performed the previous Tuesday.  Mr. Stokes was born in Hamilton, Madison county, 59 years ago and there, 35 years ago, he married Miss Mary Bolger. The family lived in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] for 30 years and for 26 years he was employed as a hammer maker in the plant of the Maydole Hammer Company.  Mr. and Mrs. Stokes came here five months ago to be with their only child.  Mrs. Ray Lowe.  Since coming here Mr. Stokes had been employed in the plant of the Rome Wire Company.  he was a member of St. Paul's Church in Norwich, where the funeral was held Monday.  Mr. Stokes was a man of high moral character and was esteemed by all who made his acquaintance here.  Besides the wife and daughter the following brothers and sisters survive:  John, of Binghamton; William, of Utica; Mrs. Edward Fleming, of Utica; Mrs. John Welch and Mrs. Frank Hickens, of Bayonne, N.J.; Mrs. Charles J. Sawdy, of Elizabeth, N.J.; Mrs. Harry Rexford, of Hamilton, and Mrs. George Kelly of Oklahoma; also his aged mother, Mrs. Daniel Stokes, of Hamilton.

Howard C. Warner

Norwich Sun, September 22, 1917

The death of Howard C. Warner who has been seriously ill at the Oneida city hospital, occurred Thursday afternoon, Sept. 20, aged 41 years.  He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Warner, one daughter, Gertrude, and one son, James.  He was of a kind disposition, unselfish and always ready to lend a helping hand to the unfortunate.  The family has the entire sympathy of the community.  The funeral will be held at his parents' home at East Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment made in Mt. Hope cemetery.

Emma (Green) Myrick Briggs

Died, BRIGGS--At Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], July 10, Mrs. Orlando W. Briggs, aged 71 years.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 30, 1903]

Mrs. Orlando W. Briggs died at her home on East Bloom street in Gilbertsville Friday morning, July 10th.  The news of her death came as a great shock to the people of this community, who had known and regarded her highly for so many years. She had not been well since the great bereavement she suffered in the death of her son some years ago, and for the past few weeks had been confined to her bed, but her condition had not been regarded as critical, until Tuesday last, when she suffered a shock, after which she gradually declined until Friday when death came as stated.  Mrs. Briggs was the daughter of Rufus P. Green and was born in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] in 1832, the family moving to Gilbertsville in about the year 1849.  She was married to Hiram Myrick in 1850. To them were born two children, Chas. R., who died three years since, and Mrs. Ida Wallin, now a resident of Eugene City, Oregon.  Mr. Myrick died in the early sixties and in 1866 she married Orlando W. Briggs who survives her.  Of this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Helen Quimby, who resides at Unadilla.  Early in life Mrs. Briggs embraced the Christian faith and was a member of the Methodist church for some years. Subsequently she united with the Baptist church of this village, of which she has been upwards of thirty years a devout, consistent member.  Mrs. Briggs possessed many of those qualities which go to make the true and loving wife; a devoted mother, she had been faithful to every duty, and by her family will be sincerely mourned. She had been called up to bear great trials, and when brought face to face with a great calamity in the shocking death of her only son, had endured patiently and with sweet Christian fortitude the great sorrow that would have broken many of stronger physical condition.  She leaves a large circle of friends who deeply mourn her death as one whose place in their hearts can never be filled. The funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon at her late home, Rev. D.E. Post officiating, with interment in Brookside cemetery. She leaves surviving her besides her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Irving Wallin, of Eugene, Oregon, and Mrs. Fred Quimby, of Bainbridge.  [The Otsego Journal, Gilbertsville, July 16, 1903]

Charles R. Myrick

Sidney Record, June 23, 1900

Charles R. Myrick, aged forty-two, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], shot and instantly killed his wife, forty years of age, at his home at Gilbertsville, Friday last.  Myrick then shot himself in the head, dying instantly. Myrick went to the home of his mother, where his wife, from whom he had separated two years ago, was visiting.  The wife was out and while waiting for her Myrick talked with his eight-year-old daughter.  When his wife returned he asked her to live with him again and when she refused he threw her to the floor, drew a revolver and fired. The first shot only grazed her heart, but the second penetrated her brain.  Myrick's mother saw the tragedy and tried to stop him.

Chenango Telegraph, June 20, 1900

Mrs. Myrick was formerly Miss Jennie Wilds, and was highly respected.  They had been married about 24 years and leave four daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Donald Pratt, lives at Bainbridge.  Mrs. Myrick and one daughter, Vera, had lived at Bainbridge during the past year, where she was employed at the home of Harrison L. Beatty, and was at Gilbertsville on a visit. It is believed that the act was premeditated, as he had intimated to a companion shortly before that himself and wife would soon be dead together.

Chenango Union, June 21, 1900

The Oneonta Star says:  Myrick, a native of Gilbertsville, was 42 years of age and was known as a worthless, ne'er-do-well fellow.  Married about 24 years ago to Jennie Wilds, a lovable and respected girl, also a native of that town, their married life proved unhappy.  He was careless and made poor use of money he did earn.  Four children--four attractive daughters were born to them.  About two years ago her domestic relations becoming so unpleasant, she took her children and went to the home of her father, Chester Wilds. For the past year she and one daughter, Vera, aged seven, have lived in  Bainbridge, where she found employment at the home of Harrison L. Beatty.  She recently returned to Gilbertsville, and was visiting at the home of his mother, now the wife of Orlando Briggs.  The only motive known for the crime was the refusal of the woman to live with him.  Unanimous are the citizens that no reason for jealousy existed.  he was considered a man of base instincts, and it may be that her refusal to return to him, coupled with the fact that the mother sympathized with her, angered him.  It is generally believed, however, that the act was premeditated.  Four children survive them. The eldest is the wife of Donald Pratt of Bainbridge.