Obituaries (December 17)

 Spencer F. Allis

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 9, 1888

Spencer F. Allis, a well known and respected citizen of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], died at his residence, Sunday morning, at about 7 o'clock.  The circumstances attending his death were, as we understand them, as follows.  Saturday afternoon, between 2 and 3 o'clock, he went home from downtown, and told his wife that he had a severe headache, and said he would go to bed and see if that would relieve him of his pain.  In a short time he was found to be very ill, and almost immediately sank into an unconscious state, from which he never rallied.  Drs. G.O. Williams and L.M. Johnson were called, and treated the patient for poisoning.  It was discovered that he had taken home a bottle of laudanum, and his symptoms strongly indicated the effects of this drug.  The poison had become absorbed into his system, thus making the efforts of his physicians to save his life unavailing.  Coroner S.L. Smith, of Smithville Flats, was notified, and on Monday he summoned a jury, who after investigation, pronounced it a case of accidental poisoning.  An account of their deliberations may be found below.  Mr. Allis moved to this village from Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], his native town, several years ago, for the purpose of giving his children better school advantages that they could get there, and to escape the hardships of farm life.  He was one of Coventry's most prominent and trusted men, and had represented that town as Supervisor for several terms, with marked ability.  He was a shrewd business man, and a genial, whole-souled citizen.  His sad and untimely ending will not only bring deep sorrow to his family, but to a large circle of friends, who have known him from his boyhood days until the present.  His funeral took place from his residence at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, and was attended by the members of Nemaha Tribe of Red Men, to which organization the deceased belonged, and a large number of our citizens.  The interment took place at Coventry.

State of New York, County of Chenango,

An inquisition taken for the people of the State of New York, at the house of Spencer F. Allis, in the town of Green in said County of Chenango on the 6th day of February, 1888, before me, Dr. S.L. Smith, one of the coroners in and for said County, upon the view of the body of Spencer F. Allis, then and there lying dead, upon the oaths of Dr. L.C. Silvernail, John W. Davidson, W.W. Davis, E.D. Morse, J.B. Salisbury, E.B. Wheeler, A.E. Fox, J.E. Bartoo, D.F. Smith, E.S. Walker, good and lawful men of the said County, who being duly sworn to inquire, on the part of the people of said State, into all the circumstances attending the death of the said Spencer F. Allis and by whom the same was produced; and in what manner; and when and where the said Spencer F. Allis came to his death, do say, upon their oaths as aforesaid that Spencer F Allis came to his death by an overdose of laudanum taken accidentally by his own hand.  In witness whereof, as well the said coroner, as the jurors, aforesaid, have to this inquisition set their hands and seals, on the day of the date of this inquisition, as aforesaid.

Mrs. Frank Nevell

Sidney Record, December 8, 1894

The news of Mrs. Frank Nevell's death last Saturday was heard with profound regret by the numerous friends of the family.  Mrs. Nevell died of pneumonia after a very brief illness, leaving a husband and four children to mourn her said and untimely loss.  The funeral took place last Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock p.m. in the Episcopal church.  Rector Fenwick, assisted by Rev. Walter Bentley, of Bainbridge, officiated, and the remains were laid at rest in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  The family have the individual sympathy of a host of warm friends in the severe loss they have sustained.  There is no greater loss in the family circle than that of a mother, especially when children become the sufferers.  Few can replace the loss of a true and good mother.  The whole earth contains no more sacred tie.  Mr. Nevell wishes to express his gratitude to all those who kindly assisted him in his dark hour of distress.

Katherine E. Mabon

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 26, 1894

Rev. Father G.B. Mabon will have the sympathy of the community in the bereavement which has befallen him in the death of his mother, Katherine E. Mabon, which occurred at St. Joseph's rectory Sunday morning.  She had been ill for some months.  Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's church on Wednesday, at 10 a.m.  Interment will be at Fayetteville [Onondaga Co., NY].  -- Oxford Times

The Fayetteville Weekly Recorder, July 26, 1894

Catherine Rebecca Mabon, died at the home of her son, Rev. G.S. Mabon, at Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning, July 22, aged 64 years.  She will be remembered here by many as part of her life was passed on the farm at Dry Hill.  In 1878, with her husband, the late Patrick Mabon, she removed to Harney City, Oregon, where they remained until three years ago, when on account of failing health, they removed east, and made their home with their son, Rev.  Father Mabon, at Oxford.  Feb. 13, 1893, the death of the husband occurred, since which time Mrs. Mabon had gradually failed in health, until her death was daily expected.  She was endowed with many noble qualities, was a true Christian, a kind and sympathizing friend, and the homes she has brightened by her presence will deeply mourn her demise. She had many friends both here and at Harney City, Oregon.  The late Arch-Bishop Seagers of Oregon, whose works as missionary in that region received considerable national attention, was a personal friend of the deceased.  Harney Valley, at that time, was a comparatively new country, and during the Arch-Bishop's visits to Harney City, he always made his home at Mrs. Mabon's.  He was afterwards assassinated while doing missionary duty among the Aleska Indians.

The deceased leaves four sons, Rev. George S., of Oxford, and John, James and William of Harney City, Oregon.  The funeral services were held at Oxford yesterday and were largely attended.  Business was generally suspended.  The employees of the quarries of the various blue-stone companies located near Oxford attended the funeral in a body.  Mass of Requiem was celebrated by her former pastor, Rev. J.A. O'Reilly of Clinton, Formerly of Fayetteville, Rev. Martin J. Hughes, of St. Mary's church, Binghamton, was deacon, Rev. J.V. Donelley, of Waterville, sub-deacon, and Rev. J.V. Byrne, of St. Patrick's church, Binghamton and Rev. W.F. Dwier, of St. John's Oswego, masters of ceremony.

Rev. Father O'Reilly preached the sermon, and it was considered one of his best efforts.  He paid a glowing tribute to the memory of one who had labored with him upon the establishing of the mission at Fayetteville, and spoke feelingly of her kindness to him at all times.  Among the other clergymen present, who assisted at the services, singing the responses of the Mass, were Rev. Fathers J.A. Hart and J.J. Higgins, of Norwich; Joseph Leichner, Binghamton; Thomas Hughes, Hancock; B.A. Stack and J. Moore, Utica, W.A. Ryan, Camillus; W.H. Slavin, Chittenango; Bernard Quinn, Deerfield, and J.J. Ward, Sherburne.  The pall bearers consisted of the following members fo the Catholic Young Men's Club of Oxford, viz, D.C. Flynn, J.D. Murphy, D.F. Conroy, M.J. Byrne, P.A. Murphy, and Thos. Callaghan.  The remains were brought here [Fayetteville] from Oxford, yesterday, in charge of the pall bearers, and were accompanied by Rev. G.S. Mabon and brother, John J. Mabon, and niece, Miss Emily Mabon, Mrs. T.A. Brady and daughter, of Ramsey, N.J., E.H. Foley, Supt. of the quarries of the Solvay Process Co., and sister, Miss Augusta Foley, of Syracuse, misses Lucy Milan and Mary A. O'Conner of Oxford and Mary A. Flynn of New Hartford.  A large congregation assembled at the Church of the Immaculate conception this (Thursday) morning to pay a farewell tribute to the memory of the deceased.  Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. J.J McLoughlin of Cortland as celebrant, Rev. W.H. Slavin of Chittenango, deacon, and Rev. Joseph Hopkins of Syracuse, sub-deacon, and Rev. P.F. McEvoy, Chancellor of the diocese, master of ceremonies.  Rev. M.J. Clune, rector of the cathedral, Syracuse, delivered a very able and scholarly sermon.  Gregorian's Mass was most creditably rendered by the choir, Miss Louise Hueber presiding at the organ.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful testifying to the esteem she was held in by her friends. Among the pieces were two pillows, "to mother" and "to auntie," wreath, sickle, pillow from friends, several crosses and large numbers of cut flowers.