DeWitt E. Northrop
Utica Saturday Globe, November 1899
DeWitt E. Northrop
1838 - 1899
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: After a long period of intense suffering from an incurable ailment, death came as a gracious relief to De Witt E. Northrop, at his home in Cortland street, last Monday evening, at the age of 61 years. Deceased was the son of Ephraim and Ruth Northrop, and was born in the town of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], from which place he removed to Norwich in 1858 and accepted a position as salesman with the candy firm of Cox & Rupe. Five years later he embarked in the wholesale candy business for himself and in 1883, in company with George W. Nagle, bought out the business of Cox & Rupe, the firm style being Northrop & Nagel. In 1890 he sold his interest to his partner, Mr. Nagel, and had since led a life of retirement. Mr. Northrop was married November 6, 1866, to Mary A. Hendee, of Sherburne, who, with one daughter, Mrs. Nehemiah H. Brown, of this village, survive. He was the youngest of six children, all of whom are now dead. He was a member of Norwich lodge, No. 302, F.&A.M. The funeral services were held from his late home on Cortland street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, Rev. James R. Edwards officiating. Interment in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, November 22, 1899
DeWitt E. Northrop died after a long and painful illness at his home on Cortland street in this village [Norwich, NY] Monday evening, November 20, 1899, aged 61 years. Mr. Northrop was respected in Norwich as an honorable business man, and good citizen, and the news of his demise while not unexpected will be received with a feeling of profound sorrow. He has fought bravely against a most painful ailment, and those who have been intimate with him and have known of his suffering can but feel that he has received a welcome relief. Mr. Northrop moved to Norwich from Sherburne in 1868, and accepted a position with the candy firm of Cox & Rupe. He has since been a resident of Norwich. Five years later he gave up his position to travel for himself in the same business. In 1883 the business of Cox & Rupe was bought out by Northrop & Nagel. In 1890, Mr. Northrop sold out his interest in the business to George W. Nagel and since then Mr. Northrop has led a life of retirement. He was a member of Norwich Lodge, No. 302, F.&A.M. Deceased leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. N.E. Brown, of this village. The funeral services will be held from his late home No. 45 Cortland Street, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, Rev. J.R. Edwards officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery--Sun
Nellie Hermons
Afton Enterprise, January 4, 1906
A recent issue of the Evening Herald, Binghamton, contained an extended obituary of Miss Nellie Hermons of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], who died in a New York hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Miss Hermons was born in Binghamton where her entire life was spent. She completed her education at the Binghamton High school and was a faithful and active member of the First Baptist church and Sunday school of that place. She leaves her mother, Mrs. N.M. Hermons, and an only brother, Geo. H. Hermons, besides several more distant relatives and numerous friends in Binghamton as well as in Afton, whose acquaintances and friendships she had acquired during her many visits at the home of her uncle R.H. Searles. Funeral services were held in Binghamton Friday at 2:00 o'clock p.m. at which Dr. Phillips officiated.
Millie Bowen Cornell
South New Berlin Bee, August 6, 1927
Many hearts were sad, many eyes tearful, Thursday morning, July 27, 1927, when the message came to us: "Millie is gone." Millie Bowen Cornell was born July 6, 1861, the daughter of Henry and Agness Mitchell Bowen, on the farm where she died. Early in life she was married to Edgar Cornell: going to Montana, they spent several years there. At the death of her father, Henry Bowen, they came back East and bought the homestead and there she had spent her remaining years. After the death of her husband, nine years ago last March, Frank Shampang and family have lived there and worked the farm, Mrs. Cornell occupying rooms in the house with the of the Home Bureau of which she was chairman for several years; the weather had to be very bad and the roads about impassable if she missed a meeting. She was very much interested in the community, ever ready to lend a helping hand where she could. Being one of the officers of Evergreen Cemetery association, she was vitally interested in the upkeep of the White Store church and cemetery. She was a member of Tianderah Chapter D.A.R. She was a member of the M.E. Church at Mt. Upton, where she was a highly respected lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Mute testimony of the high esteem in which she was held was shown by the large gathering of friends and neighbors that met at the late home Saturday afternoon to show their love and respect for her. She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter Lila, wife of Harold Phillips, one stepson Frank Cornell, one sister Mrs. Lina Rockwell, and several grandchildren. The Community Club attended in a body. Millie lay in her beautiful casket surrounded by the many flowers she so dearly loved. The bearers were Lynn Nearing, Merton Morse, Walter Greene, Will Pearsall, Leon Lewis, Claude Isbell. She was laid to rest beside her husband in Evergreen cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co., NY]. Rev. N.G. McPherson of Norwich officiated.
The smile on her face is quiet,
A rose is on her breast,
Her hands are folded together,
The word on her lips is rest,
We can not think of her idle,
She must be a Homemaker still.
God giveth that work to the angels,
Who best the task fulfill.
Allen W. Cope
Utica Daily Press, 1946
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Allen Wood Cope, 72, White Store, admitted ot the Chenango Memorial Hospital here Saturday, Jan. 5, 1946. Born Apr. 3, 1873, in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], he was the son of Thomas and Mary Botsford Cope. His early life was passed there. his marriage to Maude Harris occurred Nov. 1, 1899, and for 50 years they occupied a farm in White Store. He retired five years ago. He later entered the restaurant business and was associated with the Reed Diner in Sidney. A member of the Norwich Odd Fellows, he was a past noble grand of that order. He was a member of the Gilbertsville Presbyterian Church. he is survived by his wife, two sons, Raymond H. of this city and Russelel L. Waterville;' two daughters, Mrs. Graydon Pearsall, White Store, and mr.s howard Reed of this city; his stepmother, Mrs. Belle m. Cope, Newark, N.J.; a brothe,r Walter, Cop's Corners and two half -sisters, Miss Frances Cope, Newark, N.J., and Mr.s Helen Fish, Albuquerque, N.M., eight grandchildren and several nieces nad nephews. Services wil be held at 2 this afternoon from the Robert j. Fahy Funeral hume4 here. The Rev. Harold Knight, pastor of the First Baptist church will officiate. Burial wil be made in the Wite Store Cemetery.
William Culbertson
Otsego Journal, May 12, 1898
Wm. Culbertson died at the residence of her son, Nathan Culbertson, near Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], last Sunday morning having suffered a shock on Wednesday night previous. Mr. Culbertson was a former resident of Boylston, Oswego county, but for the past few years had spent the time in visiting among relatives. last year he spent some time with a brother in Canada, but came to his sons in January last, where he remained until his death. He leaves beside his son, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Stinson, his wife having died some years ago. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the church in White Store, Rev. W.W. Wattrous, of South New Berlin, officiating, with burial in Evergreen cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co., NY]. His age was 78 years.
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