Obituaries (March 5)

Samuel S.B. Miller

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1900

 

Samuel S.B. Miller

1852 - 1900

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Samuel S.B. Miller died at his home on Elm street last Monday afternoon at the age of 47.  He had been ill about ten days with peritonitis.  He was one of the surviving members of the original Alert Hose Company and the first to "drop out" of the permanent organization of the old Alerts recently effected.  He had been an active fireman the greater share of his life, first as an Alert, later as a member of the Rough and Ready Hose and later still as a member of the Maydole Hose Company.  His zeal as a fireman and his genial nature won many friends.  His faithfulness in the performance of his duties is shown by the fact that for 30 years he continued in one employ.  In 1870, at the age of 17, he began working in the Greenman bakery and remained until his last illness. his demise in the prime of life is deeply regretted by his employers and the many friends who have known him during his lifelong residence here.  Mr. Miller was born in Norwich December 29, 1852, and was the only son of Richard H. and Lucy Miller.  On November 18, 1885, he married Miss Theresa A. Dorcy, who with one daughter, survives him.  Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes, of Pharsalia, and Mrs. Mary A. Cottrell, of Norwich.  Funeral services were held at his late home, 34 Elm street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Many of the members of Alert Hose Company and of the Old Alerts were in attendance. Rev. Dr. Benton officiated. Burial in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Theresa A. (Dorsey) Miller

Chenango Union, July 17, 1947

Following a long illness, Mrs. Theresa A. Miller, 80, died late Friday night in Chenango Memorial Hospital.  The widow of Samuel Miller, she was born in Orange county, October 31, 1866, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dorsey.  Most of her life was passed in this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] where for 38 years she was employed by The Norwich Pharmacal Company. She was a member of the Quarter Century Club of that company.  Service were held Monday afternoon at Emmanuel Episcopal church. Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector, officiated.  Burial was made in the family plot in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Immediate survivors are a granddaughter, Mrs. Vincent Lowe of North Norwich and one grandson, William M. Clark of this city, also one great-granddaughter, Virginia Lowe, of North Norwich.

 

Martha A. Benedict

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 24, 1900

At the residence of Lewis Shaw, 36 Fair street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at 2:20 o'clock this Tuesday morning.  Mrs. Martha A. Benedict, widow of the late Titus Benedict of Plasterville, died suddenly of neuralgia of the heart, aged 80 years.  Mrs. Benedict was one of the oldest residents of Norwich, a devout Methodist, and leaves a large circle of friends.  One sister Mrs. Elizabeth Moore of Leraysville Pa. survives, also two grandchildren, Howard Benedict of Oswego and Mrs. John Person of this village, who is at present in Sweden, children of Mrs. George Benedict of Cortland street.

 

Mary A. Curtis

Otsego Journal, March 13, 1889

The announcement o Wednesday that Mrs. Joseph Curtis of White Store [Chenango Co., NY], had passed away the previous night, was a mournful source of relief to all who had been cognizant of the intense suffering she has so patiently endured for so many months.  Some two years ago she was stricken with cancer of the most malignant type.  The disease advanced so rapidly that by the advice of her physicians she was induced to go to New York and submit to an operation as the only chance for life left to her. This however only afforded a temporary relief from the ravages of the disease, and it soon became apparent after her return that a fatal termination was only a question of time.  Her great patience under all this suffering, the fortitude and calm resignation to the inevitable, with which she waited for the end, have excited the wonder of those who cared for her.  Her sufferings were remarkable, and the patience with which she endured them were no less so.  She has been a much esteemed resident of White Store for many years.  A kind neighbor, a faithful wife and mother, who in all these capacities will be greatly missed. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Skinner of Holmesville, and Mrs. Russel Babcock, of South New Berlin.  Her funeral occurred from her late residence on Friday at 12 o'clock and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Rev. L.B Weeks, of this place, officiated, assisted by Rev. L.C. Hayes of Norwich.

 

Chenango Union, March 7, 1889

CURTIS:  At White Store, March 6th, Mary A., wife of Joseph T. Curtis, aged 56 years.  Funeral at her late residence, Friday, at 12 M.

 

Chenango Union, March 14, 1889

The many friends of Mrs. Joseph Curtis of White Store, were thankful when her sufferings ended and she entered into rest. She has taught lessons of Christian triumph over deadly pain, of meekness and patience under excruciating suffering, which can never be forgotten.  Amid the glories of her heavenly home she waits the coming of her loved ones, where pain and death can never enter.

 

Charles Emmett Crippen

Otsego Journal, November 28, 1907

Charles Emmett Crippen, a well known resident of Worcester, was found dead at his home in this village Saturday afternoon, Mr. Crippen had been living alone for some time and Saturday afternoon, when a neighbor went in to call upon him shortly after one o'clock, he was found to be dead, although evidently having just passed away.  He had seemingly been preparing to shave when stricken, and it is thought that he expired instantly on being taken. The body was warm when the neighbor arrived, as was also the water which he had planned to use in shaving himself.  Dr. Ganung was called, who said that death was caused, undoubtedly, by a shock.  He suffered a shock a few months ago and has been failing since that time. Coroner George A Sloan, of Westford, was called, but he decided to leave the case in the hands of Dr. Ganung to issue the death certificate in accordance with the facts. The deceased was 63 years of age.