Obituaries (March 8)

Huse Karr

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1900

 

Huse Karr

1824 - 1900

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Huse Karr, a life long and respected resident of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in that village last Tuesday night after an illness of about a fortnight.  Mr. Karr had been a frequent visitor to Norwich and visited his daughter, Mrs. Frank H. Dimmick, here over Sunday three weeks ago.  A few days later he suffered a stroke of paralysis and sank gradually until death came to his relief.  Mr. Karr was born in the town of Smyrna in 1824, his mother being a member of the Quaker sect.  He was carefully reared and educated and became an accomplished musician.  For years he followed the occupation of music teacher but latterly had engaged in selling pianos, organs, and other musical instruments.  He was the father of four daughters, one of whom, Ella, died in March 1893. The mother and wife followed her to the grave a few weeks later in April 1893.  The surviving daughters are Mrs. Frank H. Dimmick, of Norwich, Mrs. L.B. Southworth, of Earlville, and Mrs. W.W. Lyon, of Smyrna.  Mr. Karr was knighted in Norwich Commandery May 6, 1871.  His funeral which took place from his late residence in Smyrna this afternoon at 1 o'clock, was conducted by Sherburne Lodge, F.&A.M., a large delegation from the Norwich Commandery, K.T., acting as escort.  [Sherburne West Hill Cemetery]

 

Edson E. Davis

South New Berlin Bee, January 6, 1923

At his home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Friday morning, December 29, 1922, Edson Eliot Davis passed away at the age of 91 years.  Mr. Davis was the youngest of seven children of Arthur Davis and Sabra Sheldon, his wife, and was born December 10, 1831, on what is now known as the McNitt farm, three miles east of Norwich, his whole life being lived practically in the town in which he died.  His parents emigrated from Rhode Island over one hundred years ago and were among the pioneer residents of the county; his ancestry on both sides was from Revolutionary fathers and he inherited from them his honest sturdy life and died absolutely fearless of the Great Beyond.  Although advanced in years, he kept an interest in the affairs of the day and in the younger generation until his sickness which was of short duration.  He is survived by three children; Mrs. Lewis N. Gage, Mrs. Henry C. York and Arvin Davis who resided with his father and tenderly cared for him during his illness. There also survive eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  His wife died in March, 1912.  The funeral was attended from the house Monday, January 1st, at 1 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Penney of Mt. Upton, having charge of the services.  Burial was in the family plot at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

Eugene Doolittle

Otsego Journal, February 1, 1917

No similar event could come with more startling suddenness than did the death of Eugene Doolittle, which occurred shortly before midnight of Monday night last.  Mr. Doolittle retired to rest as usual, but awoke at the time mentioned, suffering severe pain in the region of his heart.  He succeeded in getting up and seating himself in a chair in the kitchen but almost immediately expired.  Mrs. Doolittle was alone with him at the time and her own state of health made the circumstances of the case just so much more sad and regrettable.  The difficulty she experienced in securing assistance at that time of night by telephone, was considerable and necessarily some time elapsed before help arrived.  Dr. Helmer was summoned, but of course, could render no professional aid.  We understand that deceased had suffered previously from cardiac trouble but believe he had been usually well up to the time of the fatal seizure.  Mr. Doolittle was one of the good citizens of the valley, he was a quiet and unassuming man by nature.  As a neighbor all that the word implies, and in his family unexceptional as husband and father.  He is survived by his wife and one son, William, of Auburn.  One son, Nelson, died a few years ago at the family home.  He also leaves one brother, Lewis, who resides East. The funeral will be held from the house on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Nelson Eugene Doolittle

Otsego Journal,  April 27, 1905

Nelson, youngest son of Eugene Doolittle, of Latham's Corners [Chenango Co., NY], died on Friday evening, April 21st, at seven o'clock.  He suffered from tuberculosis which he contracted about six months ago, and his death for several days had been hourly expected.  He was a young man of exemplary life and studious habits and no better evidence of the possession of qualities calculated to win and retain the respect of others could be adduced than the exceptionally large attendance at his funeral which occurred on Monday at 1:30 p.m.  He was a graduate of our Union School and up to the beginning of his illness had been for a year or more a student of the Sidney High School, where he had hoped to graduate at the coming commencement.  About twenty of his fellow students attended his funeral, including members of the graduating class who acted as bearers.  Professor James M. Glass, Principal of the Sidney school was also present.  Rev. Clark Callender of Sidney officiated and spoke briefly but pertinently of the unexceptionable character of the deceased and of his pleasant social and personal relations with himself and others during his residence at Sidney.  Mr. Callender was followed by Prof. Glass in a feeling and eulogistic tribute to the scholarly habits and praiseworthy ambition of Nelson as a student and of the feeling of friendship and esteem with which he had inspired both the faculty and members of the Sidney High School by the uniformly courteous and considerate nature of his association with them.  A quartette of young lady students rendered "Nearer My God to Thee" as the second hymn of the service. The floral offerings of friends and relatives were many and beautiful.  Deceased is survived by one brother William Doolittle, of Sidney Center.  Other relatives from a distance were present as follows:  Lewis Doolittle and son, Belleville, N.J., Mrs. Fields Place, Mrs. Birdsall, Mrs. Nelson Place, Miss Eggleston, Newton and Leon Place, Miss Hattie Place, Sidney.  Dr. John Place and daughter and two sons, Edward and Howard Place.  Mrs. Payne, Binghamton, Mrs. Rounds, New Berlin, Smith Doolittle, Afton.  Interment was in the family plot in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle wish to give expression to the deep sense of gratitude which they feel for so many kindly assurances of sympathy and acts of kindness during the sickness of their son and their late bereavement.