Ada M. (Pangborn) Irons
Chenango Union, October 25, 1883
A fatal runaway accident occurred near Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY] on Saturday last. While driving from Nelson Flats to that village, Mr. Taylor, a meat peddler, overtook Mrs. Thurlow Irons and daughter, who accepted his invitation to ride. The team became frightened by the raising of an umbrella, and ran, upsetting the wagon, and throwing the occupants into the ditch by the side of the road. Mrs. Irons' skull was fractured, from the effects of which she died on Sunday. The daughter and Mr. Taylor were slightly injured. The funeral of Mrs. Irons was held on Tuesday, and was under the direction of the Grand Army Post of Cazenovia, Mr. Irons being a veteran of the 114th regiment. Deceased was a sister-in-law of Daniel W. Irons, of this village [Norwich, NY], who attended the funeral.
Charles S. Carpenter
Chenango Union, October 25, 1883
When we briefly announced last week, the illness at his father's home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], of Charles S. Carpenter, of the Albany Argus editorial staff, we little thought we would so soon be called upon to chronicle his death, which occurred on Thursday last. Deceased, when a lad, resided with his parents in this village ]Norwich, NY], and learned his trade in the office of the Telegraph. His first venture in journalism was made in connection with the Oneonta Herald and Democrat, of which he was at one time proprietor, and for a long time manager and associate editor. Afterwards he was connected with the Troy Whig, the Cobleskill Index, the Minneapolis Tribune, and other journals. His last position was on the staff of the Albany Argus, which he relinquished but a short time since, from failing health. The cause of his sudden death was valvular disease of the heart. Deceased is pleasantly remembered by many of our citizens. He occupied a prominent position as a journalist, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of many friends, who sympathize with his surviving wife and daughter in their bereavement.
George D. Rockwell
Chenango Union, October 25, 1883
George D. Rockwell, son of Chester W. Rockwell, of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY], died at the house of his father, on Wednesday morning, October 17th, at the early age of twenty-six years. He was a young man of sterling worth, well known and respected throughout this section, and the news of his death has caused from all universal expressions of sincere regret. The announcement was not unexpected, however, and created little surprise among his friends, for it had been known for some time past that his disease, consumption, had so fastened itself upon him that he was beyond earthly help. His condition had been critical for some time, and, although rallying occasionally, he had been gradually running down. So when at five o'clock last Wednesday morning he quietly passed away "into the silent land," the loved ones surrounding his bedside were not unprepared for the blow.
Upon the character and life of George D. Rockwell it is unnecessary for the writer to make any extended eulogies. Born and reared in the Unadilla Valley, his growth to manhood had been watched with pride and satisfaction by the many friends and associates who had been drawn to him by his social qualities and frank, genial disposition. Several years ago he went to Oneonta, where he filled acceptably the position of Teller for the Wilber National Bank for some years, and was also Village Treasurer of that place. He was married three years ago to Miss Mary Deitz, daughter of William Deitz, of Oneonta, who survives him. After residing there about one year, he with his young wife removed to his boyhood home at Rockwell's Mills, and at once took an important part in the management of the extensive woolen mills owned by his father; but his residence there has been of brief duration. Never of robust constitution, his health a few months ago began to fail, and his decline since has been gradual.
The funeral was attended from the old homestead at the Mills on Friday, at ten o'clock, A.M., that day being but one short of the third anniversary of the young man's wedding. The large house was filled, many being unable to gain entrance, by those who came from far and near to tender condolence to the afflicted wife and relatives, and pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of the dead. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Barber and Rev. Mr. Bradshaw. The remains were encased in a beautiful casket, and loving hands had contributed many appropriate floral offerings. A beautiful wreath lay upon the center of the casket, and on a stand at the head was a magnificent bank of tube roses and small white flowers, embellished with the inscription inlaid in green, "With Christ," The remains were interred in the cemetery a short distance below Mt. Upton village [Chenango Co., NY], and as the large concourse of citizens left that sacred home of the dead, the one feeling pervaded all, that the loss was a common one, and that the life and influence of George d. Rockwell would not soon be forgotten.
Abraham Antone
The Register, Onondaga Hollow, NY, July 16, 1823
Abraham Antone, an Indian, and upwards of 80 years old, was convicted of the murder of John Jacobs, an Indian of the Stockbridge tribe, at the late Circuit in Madison county [NY], and sentenced to be hung on the 12th of Sept. next.
Norwich Journal, July 16, 1823
Abraham Antone, who was tried at the Late Circuit in Madison county [NY], for murder, was found guilty, and sentenced to be hung on the second Friday in September next. The Hamilton paper states that he is in such a low state of health, that he will in all probability die before the day fo execution.
Norwich Journal, September 17, 1823
Abraham Antone was hung, at Morrisville (Mad. Co.) agreeably to his sentence on Friday last. He is said to have met his fate without shrinking. The number of spectators present was estimated by different people at from 10 to 30,000. We shall probably learn the particular next week.
Norwich Journal, October 8, 1823
The unfortunate Antone, whose execution in this county [Madison Co., NY] has excited so much of the public attention, met his fate will all the coolness and manly fortitude of the Indian character. His life paid the forfeit of his offence, and it is ungenerous to burthen his memory with the imputation of crimes he never committed. We allude to a pamphlet purporting to be a narrative of his life as drawn from his own lips a short time before his execution, in which he is represented as voluntarily confessing himself the perpetrator of atrocities at which humanity shudders. We have the best reason to believe not only that Antone was not guilty of these crimes, but also that he never made the confession attributed to him.--If he did it was without the knowledge of those who had the care of his person--Hamilton Recorder.
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