Obituaries (February 24)

Samuel Newton Ruggles

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1899

 

Samuel Newton Ruggles

1840-1899

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of S. Newton Ruggles occurred suddenly at his home in Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] on Friday last.  With his only son, Allen M. Ruggles, he roomed at a residence on Pearl street.  About 5 o'clock in the afternoon a member of the household had occasion to go to the barn and upon entering found Mr. Ruggles lying dead upon the floor.  Life had evidently been extinct for an hour.  It is supposed that he went to the barn to feed the chickens, as he had been in the habit of doing.  He was a man of fine physique and quite portly and fatty degeneration of the heart is assigned as the cause of his death.  Mr. Ruggles was for many years a resident of Norwich and for the larger portion of that period was a commercial traveler, representing a large pump manufacturing concern.  He afterwards conducted a retail hardware store in the stand now occupied by Clarence King.  He later engaged in business in Utica.  Upon the death of Mrs. Ruggles about a year ago he moved to Hamilton to better enable his son to attend Colgate Academy.  During his brief residence there he made many friends, who were shocked at his sudden death, and his son has the sympathy of all in his bereavement.  Deceased was 59 years of age and besides his son, leaves one brother, who lives in Oneida. The remains were brought to Norwich on Saturday evening and taken to the residence of Miss Linda Hill on North Broad street, from which place funeral services were held at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon, Rev. J.R. Edwards officiating.  Burial was made in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].
 

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 20, 1899

The death of S. Newton Ruggles occurred suddenly at Hamilton, N.Y., on Friday, December 15, 1899, aged 59 years.  Mr. Ruggles was for many years a resident of Norwich, and conducted a hardware store for a number of years in the building now occupied by C.A. King, moving from here to Utica.  Later he moved to Hamilton to better enable his son to attend Colgate academy.  His body was brought to Norwich Saturday evening and taken to the residence of Miss Linda Hill, corner of Broad and Cortland streets, from which place funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. J.R. Edwards officiating.  Burial was made in Mt. Hope.  A Hamilton correspondent writes "The citizens of Hamilton were shocked Friday afternoon to learn that S.N. Ruggles had been found dead in the barn in the rear of his dwelling on Broad street.  He was seen at the postoffice as late as 3 o'clock, and about 5 some of the members of the household, upon going to the barn, found Mr. Ruggles sitting in a chair dead.  Life had evidently been extinct for an hour.  He was a man of fine physique and quite portly, and to fatty degeneration of the heart is assigned the cause of his death.  Mr. Ruggles came here about one year ago with his son who is attending Colgate academy.  His wife having died just previous to their coming to Hamilton, father and son have boarded.  During his brief sojourn here, Mr. Ruggles has made many friends, and his son has the sympathy of all in this sudden dispensation of providence.  Besides his son, A.M., he leaves a brother in Oneida and other relatives.  He formerly resided in Utica and conducted a store in Genesee street."

Ella Mead Ruggles

Morning Sun, December 13, 1897

Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Ella Mead Ruggles, were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Miss Linda Hill on North Broad street.  Rev. Burton Marenes of Kingston, N.Y., officiated.  The ceremony was most impressive and was attended by many of the old friends and relatives of the deceased.  The floral offerings were particularly beautiful and spoke of the love in the hearts of those who remain for the departed.  The music rendered and the singers were chosen by Mrs. Ruggles on her deathbed and her last request was observed yesterday afternoon.  "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide With Me" were sung by Mrs. Nettie Cromble. Mrs. Nettie Mitchell, Charles Chapman and Edward l. Nash, as a quartet.  While the body was taken from the house, "In Immanuel's Lands" was sung.  The bearers were Andrew J. Phelps, T.S. Miller, Charles Johnson, W.P. Chapman, Franklin B. Mitchell and T. Spencer Baker.  Interment was made in the family plot at Mount Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Ella Mead Ruggles was a life long resident of Norwich until her removal to Utica some four years ago.  Just prior to that time she married S.N. Ruggles, who for a brief period engaged business sin Norwich.  She had been ill almost six months before her death, and was confined to her bed about four weeks before the end came.  Deceased is held in loving remembrance by many old time Norwich friends. Deceased leaves a husband and one son, Allen Mead Ruggles, who is about 17 years of age.

Chenango Union, December 16, 1897

Ella Mead Ruggles, wife of S.N. Ruggles, formerly of Norwich, died at her home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] last Friday. The funeral services were held from the residence of Miss Linda Hill, in this village [Norwich, NY], Sunday afternoon.  Burial was at Mt. Hope.  Mrs. Ruggles was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] about fifty-four years ago and lived here until she moved to Utica, about five years ago.  She was a member of the Baptist church, in this village from her youth, taking a letter to the Tabernacle church, soon after moving to that city. She was a woman of noble character, possessing very many beautiful attributes. She had a large circle of friends in Norwich who sincerely mourn her death and sympathize with the afflicted family.  The music used at the funeral services was selected by Mrs. Ruggles while on her death bed and every detail was faithfully carried out.

Lucinda (Miner) Winsor

Chenango Union, December 16, 1897

"Fallen asleep" in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Thursday December 2d, 1897, of pneumonia, Lucinda, wife of Joseph Winsor, aged 64 years.  Mrs. Winsor was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 28, 1833.  Her maiden name was Miner, and she was the daughter of John K. Minor and Mary Gridley, both deceased.  Married February 27, 1850, to Joseph Winsor, of Guilford, she was the mother of three children, Merritt L. and Nector S. Winsor, both of Guilford, and Mrs. E. C. Fiedl, of Utica, N.Y. all of whom survive her.  For many years, Mrs. Winsor has been a consistent and active member of the First Congregational Church of Guilford; quiet and unostentatious in manner, she was yet zealous in good works, a friend to the poor and a helper for the needy.  She rests from her labors and her works do follow her.  The funeral services were held at the family residence, Sabbath, December 5, the Rev. Dr. Ernest L. Tiffany officiating.  Text of address, 2d Tim., 1:5 "The unfeigned faith which was in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice."  A large circle of friends mourn the loss of one of nature's noblewomen, sanctified by grace.

Mrs. Charles L. Bidwell

Norwich Sun, July 27, 1921

The funeral services of Mrs. C.L. Bidwell were held at the Bonney church Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock with a large attendance.  The Rev. Stocum officiated.  Friends and relatives were present from far and near from Rome, Clinton, Brookfield, Hamilton, Poolville, Norwich, Mt. Upton, Sherburne, Earlville, Lebanon, Smyrna and Otselic.  Mrs. Bidwell lived in Bonney from the time of her marriage until about two years ago when they moved to Smyrna. She was a kind, helpful neighbor and a loyal worker in the church and will be sadly missed by many acquaintances.  She is survived by her husband Charles Bidwell, one son Earl, and one daughter Mrs. Merton Leete.

Orello D. Alcott

Sidney Record, March 20, 1947

Orello D. Alcott, who has been making his home with his son, Lawrence Alcott, in Avery Street for some time, passed away Saturday, March 15, at Hawthorne, N.Y. [Westchester Co., NY].  He had been in ill health for the past few years.  Mr. Alcott was born in Stockbridge, Madison County.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Glen Hazard of Earlville, and Mrs. John Oldenburg of Erie Pa;  two sons, Lawrence Alcott and Miles Alcott of Sidney; a brother, Albert Alcott, of Rome; a granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.  Most of his life was spent as a farmer and milk tester, but he has been retired for quite a few years.  The funeral was held at the Beecher Funeral home in Earlville, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. with burial at Sherburne Hill cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].