Obituaries (April 14)

Lula May Ludwig

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1921

 

Lula May Ludwig

1889 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the Norwich Memorial Hospital, Wednesday morning, Miss Lula May Ludwig died after an illness of three days, aged 32 years. She had been a resident in Norwich for about 14 years, and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her passing.  Much of her life was spent in ministering to the sick, and in doing faithfully the work of a consistent Christian woman.  The body was removed to the home of her friend, Mrs.  Nellie Fielding in East Main Street, where a brief service was held Thursday morning, Rev. S.T. Harding officiating.  The remains were taken Thursday noon to Scranton, Pa., where funeral services and burial were held.  Deceased is survived by her father, William Ludwig of Moscow, Pa., and three brothers and two sisters of Scranton, Pa.

 

 Norwich Sun, April 6, 1921

Miss Lula May Ludwig, died at the Norwich Memorial Hospital Wednesday morning, after a three days' illness, aged 32 years.   She had been a resident of Norwich for nearly fourteen years with the exception of a year she was employed at the City Hospital in Binghamton. She will be missed in many homes and in the hospital, where she so faithfully labored and ministered to the sick, and where her last hours were spent. The body was removed to the home of Mrs. Nellie Fielding, 91 East Main street, where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock and the remains taken on the Lackawanna train to Scranton Pa., where funeral services will be held on Saturday .  The Rev. S.T Harding will officiate at the services in this city.  Nearly three years ago the deceased gave her heart to Jesus.  She possessed a kind and loving disposition and was ever willing to help one in need.  She is survived by her father, William Ludwig of Moscow, Pa and three brothers and two sisters of Scranton, Pa.

Dr. Elisha Wales

Norwich Journal, October 26, 1819

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], of a consumption on the 18th inst. Dr. "Elisha Wales."  He left a wife, one child, and numerous relatives and friends to lament his early loss.  he bore a lengthy illness with fortitude and died in the full belief of the pardoning mercies of a risen Saviour.  His friends must console themselves with the reflection, that he has but exchanged the troubles of this world for the happiness of another.

Gen. James Mason

Norwich Journal, September 13, 1820

At Preston [Chenango Co., NY]:  on Saturday the 10 inst. Gen. James Mason, formerly of Lebanon Connecticut, aged 61 years.  He was a hero of the revolution, and whilst a citizen of Connecticut, was for many years a representative in the state legislature.  When living he was universally respected, and he died regretted by numerous relatives and acquaintances. 

The cares of earth he's left for joys above.

To dwell forever in the realm of Love,

To walk those streets where heavenly glories shine.

And bliss ecstatic flows from source divine.

prepare, ye living, for the fateful hour,

No mortal escapes the gloomy tyrant's power.

Courage in vain withstands the shafts of Death

And beauty sinks beneath his blasting breath,

But mild religion, offspring of the skies,

Smiles at his dart and all his rage defies.

 

(Gen. James Mason, b. 7 April 1759, Lebanon, New London Co., CT; d. 10 Sept. 1820, Preston, Chenango Co., NY; Spouse:  Abigail Beaumont, 12 children.  Buried Packer-Mason Cemetery, Preston, Chenango Co., NY, findagrave memorial #55473631)

Death Notices

 

IRELAND:  In West Bainbridge, May 1st, 1878, Hattie E. [Ireland], wife of Nelson Ireland, aged 33 years.

Intelligence of the death of Mrs. N.L. Ireland of West Bainbridge is received.  Mrs. Ireland who formerly resided at the Latham Stand, was very much respected in this vicinity, and endeared herself to a large circle of friends who are deeply pained by the news of her sudden death. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 8, 1878]

TOWNSEND:  Diphtheria which has swept away so many victims at East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], has made its appearance among us. Two children of George Townsend have died, and there are several other cases in the community.  It is of an unusually malignant type and is justly dreaded by all.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 8, 1878]

 

TOWNSEND:  Stella [Townsend], wife of Ed Townsend and daughter of Andrew Isabel of this place, died on Wednesday last at Holmesville of pneumonia. They had but recently moved to that place and began housekeeping.  [Otsego Journal, April 8, 1885]

 

KNOWLES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] March 25th, of typhoid pneumonia, Rosa May Knowles, youngest surviving daughter of Joseph and Katie Knowles, in the 13th year of her age.  Rosa was a faithful member of the Friends' Church in Smyrna.  Five years ago she gave her heart to Jesus, and has been singing the new song of praises unto him ever since. She was diligent in the Sabbath School, and in her studies elsewhere, kind and gentle with her companions, and deeply loved by all.  [Chenango Union, April 15, 1885]