Obituaries (June 30)

Bernice Lamb Calvert

DeRuyter Gleaner, January 26, 1939

Bernice Lamb Calvert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lamb, deceased, was born, March 11, 1883 in the town of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] where she spent her earlier years. She was united in marriage to Clayton B. Calvert during the year of 1904. They came to this village in 1908, where they have since resided.  To this union a daughter, Ruth, was born who died at an early age.  Mrs. Calvert was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and a member of the Ara Wanna Rebekah Lodge joining the latter in 1916.  She was an industrious wife, a kind neighbor and a friend to everyone. She is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Leon Kingsbury; one brother, Burdette Lamb of North Pharsalia, and an aged aunt, Mrs. Nettie Ravin of South Otselic, and many friends who  mourn her loss.  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, January 20, 1939, at two o'clock at the M.E. church, Rev. Guy Foye Crawford the pastor officiated. The Rebekahs attended in a body.  Funeral Director Charles Woodley having charge.  The remains were placed in the vault at DeRuyter to await burial in the spring.

 

Dorr Brown

DeRuyter Gleaner, January 8, 1942

The death of Dorr Brown occurred Tuesday, December 30th.  Mr. Brown who was a lifelong resident, having lived on the farm here since boyhood had been in failing health for several years and on December 24th he had a shock that left him partly paralyzed and hastened the end.  He leaves a son, Loyal; two daughters, Mrs. Roby Satterlee of Smyrna, and Mrs. Meriba Truman of Cortland and several grandchildren.  Funeral services conducted by Funeral Director Davis of South Otselic were held at the home, January 1st, with burial in Maple Grove cemetery, by the side of his wife, who died a few years ago.  Mr. Brown, "Dorr" as he was known to many, was a skilled carpenter and assisted in the erection and repair of his own and numerous other buildings.  Always a sportsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing until advancing years and poor health deprived him of this pleasure.  He had devoted much time to flowers and the beautifying of his home.  He had been a prominent member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of So. Otselic and will be missed by the Lodge and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  He was a charter member of the Maple Grove Cemetery Association and did a great deal of work for this organization.  One by one they are cut down, until but a few are left of the ones that attended school in the little old schoolhouse in District no. 3 in the good old days of long ago.

 

Matilda Miner

Chenango Union, August 13, 1885

MINER:  In South Otselic, August 10th, Miss Matilda Miner, aged 18 years.

A shocking tragedy occurred at south Otselic, this county [Chenango Co., NY], between six and seven o'clock Monday morning.  Edwin W. Preston, aged eighteen years, shot and instantly killed Miss Matilda Miner, also aged eighteen, and then shot himself through the head, he dying about half-past nine the same morning.  Coroner Avery, of this village, was summoned, who held an inquest on the bodies. From a copy of the evidence taken, which he has kindly furnished us, we gather the following particulars:  Young Preston, who worked for a brother of his victim, across the road from her residence, had been keeping company with the girl for some time past, and they were engaged to be married a year from the coming October.  He was very jealous and exacting, insisting upon her avoiding the company of other young men. The evidence of her sister, Ella R. Miner, a portion of which we copy, explains the matter.

 

We were at the breakfast table this morning; there were present mother, Tilly and myself.  While eating I saw Eddie Preston pass the house and come across the stoop; he entered the door and fired two shots from a revolver; Tilly and I entered the parlor and tried to hold the door, and could not; we ran into the kitchen, where he fired two more shots; at the last one she fell upon the floor.  He then went out of the door, and that was the last I saw of him....My sister told me last night that she had promised to marry him, but did not want to, as she was afraid of him; and that he had tried to exact a promise from her that she would not go with any other fellow; she told me that he had told her if she did not marry him he would shoot her.  He was here last night to see her, and wanted to see her alone, when she told him if he would give up his revolver she would see him alone, but he would not give it up.  I also told him the same thing--that he might see her alone if he would give up the revolver.  he would not do it, and she did not see him alone at any time last night...Frank and Henry Root were here last night; Eddie Preston did not come into the house while they were here; he came upon the stoop, and all went out and talked with him.  He came in as soon as the Root boys left. There were no harsh words between the boys while in my presence. Tilly told me Eddie had told her she must not go out of the yard on the day of the Ithaca excursion, and she did not go; I do not know of her telling any one that Preston threatened to shoot her if she went with any one on the excursion."

 

Frank Root testified:  "I was at the house of Mrs. Miner last evening; I went with my brother; we left about half-past eleven or twelve o'clock; I did not have any conversation with Eddie Preston; Tilly and Ella Miner were in the room with my brother and myself; Preston sent word by Tilly for me to come out; she told me Ed was out there, very mad; she asked if we had revolvers, and I told her no; I told her I never carried any such thing; she said he had a revolver in his hand; this was at the time he sent for me to come out; she said that Preston said he or I would drop if I came out."  He did not go at the time, but afterwards went out, in company with the others.  Not much was said by either, but Preston acted pleasantly, and jokes were passed before they left.

 

....The was nothing to show that Preston was not in his right mind.  Nothing but jealousy prompted him to the act. The unfortunate girl is described as beautiful and amiable.  She accompanied her cranky lover to Norwich, July 3d, he being a member of Phoenix Hose, of South Otselic, and took part in the tournament.

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This quiet hamlet was thrown into an unusual state of excitement this (Monday) morning, by the announcement that there had been a murder and suicide committed in our midst, the victim being one of the most lovely and respected young ladies in our village, Tilly Miner, aged eighteen years. The murderer and suicide was a young man in the employ of her brother, Adelbert Miner, by name Ed Preston, a large, fine looking young man, about nineteen years of age.  He was called an even-tempered boy, but of a jealous disposition, and rather given to reading novels. The particulars as near as we can obtain them are as follows: The act was committed about 7:30 this morning.  Mr. Miner, for whom Ed Preston worked, went to a spring on the farm and left Preston to do the milking.  After milking he crossed the road to where Mrs. Miner lived, and entered the dining room, where Mrs. miner and two of her daughters were at breakfast, and without any warning fired at Tilly with a revolver, but missed her. She sprang from the table and he followed her from one room to another, firing three shots without stopping her, till finally the fourth ball struck her in the back and passed through her heart, killing her instantly. The murderer then walked from the house, and as he neared the road placed the revolver to his head and shot himself.  Mr. Miner drove to the village after Dr. Crumb, who found poor Tilly dead, but young Preston was alive but not conscious.  He was carried to the village, to Mr. Alva Allen's where he died at 9:35 A.M.  Coroner Avery was sent for and arrived about four o'clock, when he empaneled a jury.

 

Young Preston had been keeping company with his victim for some time, and there are conflicting reports about their being engaged to be married, but from a reliable source we receive the information that they were engaged. She informed her sister the night before the shooting that she did not like to keep company with Preston, but was afraid of him, as he had threatened to shoot her if she went with anyone else.  The inquest was adjourned to the hotel and the evidence of several witnesses taken. The jury gave their verdict that she came to her death from a gun shot wound fired by Ed Preston, and that he came to his death by a gun shot wound through the head, the shot being fired by his own hand.

 

Death Notices

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, March 23, 1831

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, Miss Almira Weller, aged 39 years

 

Died on Thursday last, Caroline [Brooks], daughter of Mr. Nathaniel Brooks, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged two years and nine months.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, July 13, 1831

Died at Manlius, Onondaga county, on the 30th day of June last, in the 64th year of her age, Mrs. Wealthy Palmer, widow of the late Capt. Sanford Palmer, of that place.  She died in full faith and fellowship with the Baptist church of that place, of which she had long been a member.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, December 28, 1831

Died in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], very suddenly, on the 15th inst. Mr. Lebeous Willcox, aged 61 years.

Marriages (June 29)

Marriage Notices

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY February 9, 1831

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday, 31st ult. by the Rev. H.P. Bogue, Mr. Alexander Farnham, of Honesdale, (Pa.) to Miss Hannah Enos, of this village.

 

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by the Rev. Aaron Parker, Mr. Rowland V. Smith, to Miss Harriet Copley.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 23, 1831

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday evening the 17th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Atwell, Mr. Walter Adams of Plymouth [Chenango Co., N Y] to Miss Ruth Hammond, of the former place.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 2, 1831

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Asa Donaldson, Mr. Geo. Mills, to Miss Cyntha Freer.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 6, 1831

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Edward Andrews, Mr. Geo. Bridgman, of Brattleborough (Vt) to Miss Sarah Jane [Clark], eldest daughter of Mr. Merrit Clark, of the former place.

"The world was sad--the garden was a wild,

And man the hermit sighed, till woman smiled."

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 20, 1831

In this village, on Monday morning the 18th inst. by Elder J.B. Swan, Mr. Nelson Mygatt to Miss Aris Byington, all of this town.

Obituaries (June 29)

Emma Elizabeth Juliand

1856-1938

Miss Emma Elizabeth Juliand entered into rest Sunday afternoon at her home on Terrace hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] after an illness of several months.  Two years ago, on Thanksgiving Day, she was suddenly taken very ill and her recovery seemed uncertain.  But, owing to her determination and splendid constitution, she regained her strength, and was able to be about the house, supervise her flower garden and enjoy seeing her friends. Three weeks ago, she had the misfortune to fall, the effects of which hastened her death. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Juliand, whose ancestors settled in Bainbridge about 1812.  Four generations of the family have occupied the residence on Terrace hill, West Main street.  When a young woman, Miss Juliand secured a responsible position in the united States Treasury Department. She retained that position and lived in Washington until her retirement in 1926. At that time, she returned to Bainbridge to live with her sisters and niece at the ancestral home. She at once became interested in the social, civic and religious life of the town, being an active member of the Woman's Club, the Ag-wron-doug-was Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and she represented the Chapter at the Continental Congress in Washington for several years. She was a devoted, life-long member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.  Miss Juliand was loved by many friends in Washington and Bainbridge, valued for her loyalty, sincerity and kindness. She is survived by her sisters, Mrs. H.W. Dickinson and Miss Janet Juliand, and her niece, Miss Dorothy Dickinson. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter's Church. The Rev. Sidney Heath, rector of the church, officiated at the simple Episcopal service, while the casket rested among a profusion of beautiful flowers attesting the devotion of many friends. The bearers were Charles H. Clark, Dr. Edward Danforth, Herman C. Newell, Hugh Collins, Julian Corbin and Lewis Fairbanks,

 

Charles Fremont Bentley

1856-1938

Charles Fremont Bentley, 82, passed away Oct. 21.  He was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 8, 1856, moving from there to Guilford, then to Union Valley, and to Bainbridge in 1896, where he has made his home.  He taught school for twenty years and was engaged in the mercantile and insurance lines for many years.  He married Juvia O. Francisco of Union Valley in 1880.  She died in 1928. There were four children:  Nina L., who died in 1898; Mrs. George Andrews (Murtle R.) who died in 1922; Mrs. Lester A. Kilpatrick (Ethel D.) of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Charles D. Bentley of Bath, N.Y. There are eight grandchildren.  Mr. Bentley married Mrs. Ellen Pine in Sept. 1929.  Mr. Bentley was a member of the Methodist Church. Rev. G.N. Underwood conducted the services.  Interment was in Green lawn [Bainbridge, NY].  The pallbearers were George Cook, L.A. Gridley, A.C. Wilcox and Sebert Hollenbeck.

 

James Eldred

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 26, 1831

On Saturday, the 25th ult. some persons were assembled at a shooting match, in the town of Laurens, in this county [Otsego Co., NY], when a rifle, held by Samuel Bowne, esq. was by accident discharged, the ball taking effect at the distance of four or five feet, on the upper margin of the left hip bone, and entering the body of James Eldred, where it lodged, producing a wound of which he died on the evening of the 26th. The body was examined by the physicians, but they were unable to find the ball, or satisfactorily to ascertain its course.  Mr. Eldred was a respectable farmer of Laurens, and he has left a wife and seven small children, besides other numerous connexions to mourn his loss.--Otsego Tocsin

 

Lucy Ann Wheeler

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, February 16, 1831

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday evening last, Mrs. Lucy Ann Wheeler, wife of Cyrus Wheeler, aged 31 years.  In the death of this amiable young woman, who bore a long and protracted illness with patient forbearance and Christian fortitude, society has lost one of its brightest ornaments, an affectionate husband a kind and tender wife, and a small family of children the protecting care of a mother whose loss is irreparable.

 

Lory Case

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, February 23, 1831

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning the 13th inst. after a short and painful illness, Mr. Lory Case, aged 45 years.  In the death of Mr. Case, society has been deprived of one of its brightest ornaments--a worthy member of the Presbyterian church in this place, a citizen in whom were concentrated all the virtues that make a man esteemed and beloved.  His memory will long, long remain as a sweet savour in the minds of his acquaintances and relatives.  Coventry, Feb. 15, 1831.

 

Sarah (Bissell) Breed

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, March 2, 1831

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday evening last, Mrs. Sarah Breed, wife of Capt. E.S. Breed, and eldest daughter of Roger Bissell, aged 21 years. Seldom does it fall to the lot of a public journal to record an obituary which is so universally lamented as the one in the present instance.  It needs no record of her virtues upon paper to retain them in the remembrance of all who ever had the pleasure of her acquaintance.

 

Death Notices

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 9, 1831

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], yesterday morning, (February 8), Mr. Phineas Wells, aged 59 years.

 

Died on Sunday, 30th ult at the residence of Frederick Brookins, in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Erastus Brookins, of Lisle [Broome Co., NY], aged 26.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 2, 1831

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. Seth Smith [Beckwith], son of Mr. Seth S. Beckwith, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 4 years and 2 months.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 6, 1831

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult. George Edgar [Breed], son of Mr. Elias Bree, in the 6th year of his age.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 20, 1831

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday the 10th inst. Mr. Benjamin Aldrich, aged 77 years.

 

Anti-Masonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 6, 1831

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th ult. Miss Sally Eliza Sanford, in the 21st year of her age.

 

 

 



Marriages (June 28)

Marriage Notices

 

Norwich Journal, October 21, 1829

Married in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by the Rev. L.S. Rexford, Mr. Orris Porter, formerly a merchant of this village, to Miss Sarah Ann [Steere], daughter of Mark Steere, of Norwich.

 

Norwich Journal, October 1, 1829

Married in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult by the Rev. Mr. Adams, Mr. Nelson W. Carpenter, to Miss Glorian Guthrie.

 

Also, on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Jedediah Randall, Mr. Samuel S. Randall, to Miss Lucy Ann Breed.

 

Norwich Journal, December 23, 1829

Married in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst. by Elder Jedediah Randall, Mr. Mison Johnson, to Miss Esther Avery.

 

Norwich Journal, February 3, 1830

Married on Sunday evening last, by Elder J. Randall, Mr. Henry V. Brown to Miss Mary Elizabeth [Breed], daughter of Elias Breed, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

On Monday evening by Elder J. Randall, Mr. Joseph M. Farr, to Miss Almira Brown, all of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

On the 14th inst., in the town of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], by H. Crain, Esq., Mr. Joshua B. Weaver, to Miss Roxana [Miner], daughter of Col. Ephraim Miner, all of said town.

Obituaries (June 28)

Levine M. Ingersoll

Oxford Review-Times, January 30, 1931

West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Levine M. Ingersoll wife of Hamilton E. Ingersoll, passed away at 2 o'clock, Wednesday morning, Jan. 21, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Don Guy, at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Mrs. Ingersoll and her husband had lived in West Bainbridge all their lives until about five years ago when they could no longer care for themselves and on account of ill health went to live with their daughter, Mrs. Guy.  Mrs. Ingersoll suffered a shock about five weeks ago from which she never rallied.  She was 79 years old.  She was a member of the Union Valley Methodist Episcopal church and a very earnest worker in all church activities as long as health permitted.  Mrs. Ingersoll is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Don Guy and Mrs. Arthur Hubbard of Rensselear; a son, Ernest L. Ingersoll, of Afton; three granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held form the Guy home in Binghamton Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, the Rev. J.S. Crompton of Waverly, a former pastor of the deceased, assisted by the Rev. Jesse Wilson, officiated. The pall bearers were Steven Ireland, Walter Chase, Ellis Ingersoll, and Mr. Finch. The body was placed in the vault at Floral Park cemetery until spring when it will be brought to West Bainbridge cemetery for burial.

 

Hamilton E. Ingersoll

Oxford Review-Times, February 27, 1931

West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Hamilton E. Ingersoll, age 82 years, a former resident of this place, passed away Feb. 18, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Don Guy, in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], after a long illness.  Mr. and Mrs. Ingersoll, owing to age and ill health, went to live with their daughter about five years ago.  Mrs. Ingersoll passed away just four weeks ago, while Mr. Ingersoll lay helpless on his bed as a result of a fall about sixteen months ago when he suffered a fractured hip.  He was never able to walk again or even leave the bed.  Mr. Ingersoll is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Don Guy of Binghamton and Mrs. Arthur Hubbard of Rensselear; a son, Ernest L. Ingersoll of Afton; one brother, W.E. Ingersoll of Coventry; three granddaughters and two great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held from the Guy home Sunday at two o'clock.

 

 Elizabeth (Watson) Ives

The Otsego Farmer, November 27, 1925

Mrs. Elizabeth Ives died Monday morning at four a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Salisbury, at Hinman Hollow.  Elizabeth Watson was born at Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] sixty-nine years ago.  March 2, 1888, she married Amasa Ives of Afton remaining there until the death of Mr. Ives several years ago.  Since this time she has made her home with the daughter mentioned who has tenderly cared for her during two years' illness from a complication of disease.  Besides Mrs. Salisbury she is survived by two brothers and one sister, Fred Watson of Sommerville, N.J.; George Watson of Newburg and Mrs. Ella Higley of Afton. Three grandchildren, Mrs. Russell Aunger of Cooperstown, Harold Salisbury of Oneonta and Howard Salisbury of Hinman Hollow, besides several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at the home of her daughter, the Rev. Dr. Wolford of Hartwick Seminary officiating with burial at Deposit.

Laurancie (Higgins) Turner

DeRuyter Gleaner, January 2, 1936

Services for Mrs. Laurancie Turner, who died Monday evening, December 23, were held at the home of her brother, Dever Higgins Thursday afternoon, Rev. Harold  Steer, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Skaneateles and former pastor here officiated.  Burial was in South Otselic cemetery.  Mrs. Turner was born in South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], April 9, 1893, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Higgins, one of three children, two girls and a boy.  Her husband, Holland Turner, died many years ago.  They had two children but both were killed in an accident.  Most of Mrs. Turner's life was spent in South Otselic, altho she lived in Oneonta and Sherburne for a time.  Surviving besides her brother are a nephew, Lyon Higgins and a brother-in-law, Curtis Brown, both of So. Otselic, and several cousins.

Ruth Calvert

DeRuyter Gleaner, June 3, 1926

Ruth Calvert who suffered an injury to the spine while at play on the school grounds last week is being treated at Norwich. 

 

DeRuyter Gleaner, July 22, 1926

Little Ruth Calvert who has been I poor health since early in the spring, when she received an injury by a fall at the school building, developed pneumonia Saturday night and has been in a critical condition since but is reported as being a little improved this Tuesday afternoon.  Mrs. Inis Huntley is the attending nurse.

 

DeRuyter Gleaner, February 10, 1927

Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Calvert, aged nearly 10 years, died Thursday morning at the Calvert home in this village.  Little Ruth received an injury at the high school building nearly a year ago, which is thought to be the cause of a gradual decline which terminated in her passing away last week. Ruth was a bright student and a general favorite not only with her playmates but the whole community, whose sympathy is extended to the family.  Private funeral services were held from the home Saturday afternoon, Rev. Anable officiating.

Cortland Democrat, February 11, 1927

Little Ruth Calvert died last Wednesday night, aged 9 years, 10 months and 23 days.  She had been sick nearly a year with a complication of diseases.  She was an unusually bright and active child and will be greatly missed by her playmates and friends. The funeral was held at the house Saturday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Annable officiating.  Eight little girl friends acted as bearers.  Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents in the loss of their only child.

Marriages (June 27)

Hulbert - Weeks

October 13, 1937

Miss Ruth Weeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ray Weeks, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Walter Hulbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hulbert, of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage at the First Methodist church of Oneonta on Wednesday afternoon, October 13th, Rev. Harold Buckingham was the officiating pastor.  Miss Jean Dawson, friend of the bride, and Bruce Weeks, brother of the bride, were the attendants. The young couple will make their home in Afton.  Mrs. Hulbert attended the Bainbridge Central School, and graduated with the class of 1935.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thomson

January 1, 1938

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomson celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary at their home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on New Year's Day.  Mr. and Mrs. Thomson were married in Afton by Rev. Henry Hill, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Afton in 1896, and have made their home in that village since that time.  Mr. Thomson came to the vicinity of Afton from Fresno, California, forty-five years ago.  After a family dinner party, a photographer took pictures of the entire group. Guests included Mrs. Thomson's father, Wm. H. Briggs, Mr. and Mrs. Merwin Thomson and daughter, Donna, of Afton, Wayne E. Thomson and children, and Mrs. Adah Follett of Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marriott and children, of Sidney, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Terry of Nineveh.

 

Leach - Ireland

February 1938

Miss Ruth Roberta Ireland daughter of Mrs. Elbert Ireland, was united in marriage with Richard Stillman Leach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Leach of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], at a ceremony witnessed by the families and close friends on Saturday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Yale Lyon officiating. The couple was attended by Miss Helen Kemp and Joseph Ireland of Unadilla, the latter a brother of the bride.  presiding at the organ was Mrs. L. C. VanOrsdale of Sidney.  Following the ceremony a luncheon was given at the Ireland home for 35 guests.  Mrs. Leach is a graduate of Sidney High School and attended Hartwick College and Westminster Choir School at Princeton, N.J. After a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Leach's future home will be near new Hartford.

 

Doolittle - Gustavson

May 1938

Miss Wilma Gustavson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verner Gustavson, and Frank Doolittle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Doolittle, were united in marriage Saturday evening, at 6 o'clock in the home of the bride's parents on the Bainbridge-Sidney road. The Rev. G.H. Orvis of the Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony.  Mrs. Lennart Ideman, sister of the bride, and Ove Munk were the attendants.  The bride wore a gown of blue lace and her corsage was of yellow roses.  Mrs. Ideman wore a light pink organdie gown with a corsage of red roses.  Mrs. Lura Lewis played the Bridal march for the ceremony, and incidental music during the reception which followed.  After the reception, Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle left for a short wedding trip.

 

Bergen - Hirt

April 1938

Miss Virginia Frances Hirt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Hirt, and John Lott Bergen, son of Mrs. Caroline VanSinderin Bergen of Jamaica, L.I., were united in marriage on Friday morning by the Rev. George H. Orvis at the First Presbyterian Church.  Mrs. A.C. Wilcox was at the organ.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  She wore a white taffeta princess type gown, trimmed with lace, and a finger tip veil.  Her bouquet was of gardenias and lilies of the valley.  The maid-of-honor was Miss Anna L. Bergen of Jamaica, L.I., sister of the groom.  She wore a fuchsia taffeta gown. The bridesmaids were Miss Mildred Petley of Bainbridge and Miss Eloise Carpenter of Morris. They were dressed in pink and blue taffeta. The attendants wore large straw hats with matching ribbon crowns, and carried bouquets of talisman roses.  Mrs. Hirt, mother of the bride, wore a gown of hyacinth blue lace with a gardenia corsage. The mother of the groom, Mrs. Bergen was dressed in royal blue lace, with a corsage of gardenias.  Teunis J. Bergen of Rockville Center, L.I., cousin of the groom, was best man. The ushers included:  Milton G. Billard of Far Rockaway, L.I., and Maurice Amend of Queens Village, L.I.  The church was attractively decorated with banks of palms and Easter lilies by the local Crescendo Club, friends of the bride.  Following the ceremony, an informal reception was held in the church, after which the bridal party, relatives and out-of-town guests were entertained at a breakfast at the Red Shutters Tea Room in Afton.  Mr. and Mrs. Bergen left in the afternoon for New York City from where they sailed Saturday for Bermuda on the "Monarch of Bermuda."  Mrs. Bergen is a graduate of the Bainbridge  High School and William Smith College.  At present she is one of the music supervisors in the Johnson City School system.  Mr. Bergen, a graduate of Bucknell College is in the employ of General Motors at Jamaica. 

Obituaries (June 27)

Desire (Thompson) Huttleston Newton

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 2, 1901

By the death of Mrs. Desire Newton, which occurred at her home, February 28, 1901, South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] has lost one of her oldest and most respected citizens. She had just passed her 81st birthday when God called her home, having been born at Burlington Flats [Otsego Co., NY], February 11, 1820.  She was one of a family of 18 children, her parents being William and Betsey Thompson.  Only one member of the family now survives - Joseph Thompson.  In 1838 she married Jonathan Huttleston from which union four children were born, two of whom now live to mourn her loss, Mrs. Maria Parce and Mrs. Adell Brown of this village. After 11 years of happy married life her husband died.  Six years later she was united in wedlock to Miles Newton, but was again widowed in 1886 since which time she has been tenderly and lovingly cared for by her daughter, Adell. She was of a very lovable disposition, amiable, gentle, cheerful and generous. The funeral services were held from her late residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. George Bowler officiating.  Interment was made in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, NY]. 

 

David Rogers

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 2, 1901

David Rogers, one of the oldest residents of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], died peacefully at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Adin Brown, Tuesday afternoon, February 26, 1901.  Mr. Rogers was stricken with a paralytic shock last Saturday noon from which he never rallied.  He was well known throughout Cortland and Chenango counties, having been engaged extensively in farming at Cincinnatus, Solon, Norwich and Pharsalia in his younger days. At one time he was proprietor of the Gothic house in this village.  Mr. Rogers, in his early life, dealt extensive in cattle, sheep and horses and was considered one of the best judges of stock in this country. Before railroads in this section, he made numerous trips to Philadelphia, Albany and Hertford, Conn., by team and disposed of cattle, sheep and farm products, those points being the nearest market.  In political matters he was a staunch Democrat and at one election held at Solon he voted the only Democratic ticket cast.  A few years since he disposed of his family interests in Pharsalia and together with his wife, removed to this village, and made their home with their daughter, Mrs. Adin Brown.  Some four years ago his wife was called to her final resting palce.  Mr. Rogers just passed his 85th birthday.  Beside the above named daughter he is survived by one son, Frank W. Rogers of Norwich.  The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon.  Rev. F. M. Williams officiating.  Interment was made in Valley View cemetery [South Otselic, NY].--Gazette

 

Daniel M. Geer

DeRuyter Gleaner, April 11, 1929

Daniel M. Geer, aged 80, died at the home of his daughter, in the village of Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], March 27th, 1929, following an illness of several months.  Mr. Geer was the second son of the late Dwight and Mary Healey Geer, one of a family of eight children and was born in Pharsalia, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], in 1848.  His parents were of the hardy pioneer stock, coming with other families from Rhode Island early in the 19th century, being a part of the colony forming a little settlement north of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], still known as Rhode Island.  Daniel inherited his full share of the strong New England blood and at what would now be considered the tender age of 9, stepped out to earn his own livelihood.  Like many other lads of those days, his schooling was limited to the few weeks of winter terms, but notwithstanding this handicap, Daniel succeeded in picking up his full share of book knowledge. At an early age he entered the employ of the late Myrtello Waldron, a progressive farmer in the Otselic Valley, and soon became his head man.  Mr. Waldron being interested in the salt industry at Syracuse, young Geer while still in his teens was frequently left in charge of the large stock farm.  In 1873 he married Miss S. Edith Brooks of Union Valley and in the early 80's they took up their residence in Cortland, where he built a fine home and worked at mason work, a trade inherited from his father.  Among the many substantial jobs in that city bearing evidence of his handiwork is one of the brick buildings of the Carriage Goods Co., on Port Watson street.  For more than 20 years he was a member of Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co.  An old ex-member of the Company tells us that Dan Geer was one of the best men on the force, never missing a call and that his service, while a member of the Company is gratefully remembered. In politics Mr. Geer was affiliated with the Republican party, but at times openly fought for a friend on the opposing ticket.  An old resident of Cortland tells the writer that the late David VanHoesen (a fast friend of Mr. Geer) gave him much credit for his election to the assembly years ago.  Mr. Geer was made a Mason in So. Otselic lodge, No. 650, in 1870, and next to the writer was the oldest member.  On moving to Cortland he transferred his membership to Cortlandville lodge, but again became a member of 650 in 1902.  He is credited with never having missed a meeting when able to climb the stairs.  His funeral, which was largely attended, was held at the Baptist church in South Otselic, March 30th, Sermon by Rev. J.C. Whitney, who also gave the Masonic burial service. The body was laid at rest in Valley View [South Otselic, NY] by the side of the wife, who passed away in 1919.  Brother Geer is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Clyde Sherman of Greene, a brother, Dewitt Geer of McGraw, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Clark, of Oriskany Falls, N.Y.  We have known D.M. Geer from boyhood and in many ways feel that we have been closely connected, having been born in an adjoining town in the same year; becoming members of the same organization, the same month and both married in 1873; and working side by side at the same trade on many jobs--I can say that I knew Dan Geer to be a true friend and an honest, upright citizen.  His friendliness, honesty and sincere personality were his outstanding qualifications.  We are grateful for having known and been associated with Daniel M. Geer and sincerely regret his passing.

 

Marjorie Katherine Hoban

1910-1926

It is not often that any community is called to mourn the loss of one of its number when such universal regret is expressed, as in the death of Miss Marjorie Hoban, who died on Sunday evening, December 12, following an illness of several weeks.  Early in the summer she had an operation for the removal of tonsils, but her system did not respond to the treatment and the poison was absorbed and finally resulted in tubercular meningitis. She was the daughter of Frank and Florence Hamilton Hoban, and was born in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] sixteen years ago.  From babyhood Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] had been her home and here she had grown to beautiful young womanhood. She was endowed by nature with many of the choicest graces of person and character. She was being educated at the Oxford Academy, where her rare qualities of mind and loveliness of character made her a favorite with teachers and scholars.  To her friends her early death seems untimely, for surrounded with every means of enjoyment and usefulness, it seemed as if the best part of her life was only beginning.  But so far as the end of this life's mission is to attain fitness for heaven, this was accomplished. Her life did not fade and fall as an autumn leaf, but as a perfect bud.  Her loss will be felt in the Congregational church. She was a very regular attendant of the Sunday school and as a member of the choir added her voice in service. Surviving are her parents and two sisters, Elizabeth and Barbara Hoban.  Funeral service was held in the Congregational church yesterday, Thursday, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. J.M. Chambers, pastor,  Burial in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Obituaries (June 26)

Erma Hill Vail

1897 - 1927

On Thursday evening, October 13, at the Binghamton City Hospital, occurred the death of Mrs. Carroll F. Vail, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall G. Hill of Afton. She was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], July 1, 1897, and spent most of her life there.  She was graduated from Afton High school in 1915 and from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs in 1917.  On June 12, 1921, she was married to Carroll Freese Vail of Afton.  After their marriage they resided at Waterbury, Conn., Endicott and Afton.  Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by a daughter, Janet, four years old, and three sisters, Mrs. George R. Stratton of Oxford, Mrs. Bruce Keator of Afton and Mrs. Stephen L. Prime of Bridgeport, Conn.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, October 16, at the Presbyterian church, in which she was married six years ago, and were conducted by Rev. Harry Brooks. Burial was in Glenwood cemetery, Afton.

 

Frederick J. Dedrick

1856 - 1928

Frederick J. Dedrick, dean of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] business men, secretary of the Lake Ludlow Club, and a highly respected citizen of this community, died at his home on Fort Hill Sunday, March 25, after being confined to his house for three and a half weeks as a great sufferer.  Last Decoration Day Mr. Dedrick and his family went to the Adirondacks for an outing and while there he received several insect bites from which he suffered all summer and which resulted in pemphigus, a fatal skin disease.  Mr. Dedrick was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], November 18, 1856, the son of William and Clara Hayes Dedrick.  He was married in Guilford September 30, 1884, to Miss Minnie Root of that place.  His early life was spent in Greene with the exception of a few years when he lived in Kingston.  He moved to Oxford in 1880 and opened a barber shop in the old Harrington block. He was the oldest business man in the village, having been actively engaged in local concerns for the last 48 years.  In 1882 he installed a telegraph instrument, the first in the village, and for years maintained this service for local people.  In 1892 he and George P. Meade formed a partnership and started the local telephone company.  At first there were only 6 users of telephones and the business was carried on with difficulty. As the years went by, however, more and more instruments were installed until now there are about 600 in Oxford and the immediate sections.  Mr. Dedrick was secretary and a member of the board of directors of the Lake Ludlow club and together with Taintor Corbin the present president of the club was largely responsible for the continued prosperity and growth of this organization.  Many times when funds were needed for the improvement of the club buildings or property, it was Mr. Dedrick who made the canvass of members, and he who succeeded in raising the funds for the improvements.  Mr. Dedrick was also a member of Oxford lodge No. 175 F.&A.M.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. W.D. McNitt; two grandsons, Clifford and Robert McNitt; two brothers, William of New Haven, Connecticut, and James of Norwich; two sisters, Mrs. D.C. Doolittle of Norwich and Mrs. E.H. Towle of Waterbury, Connecticut. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the home at 2 o'clock with the Rev. H.C. Whedon, rector of St. Paul's Chruch officiating. The masonic commitment service was held at the grave in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

 

Fannie E. (Cushman) Cronk

1878 -

Mrs. Fannie E. Cronk, 58, widow of the late Charles O. Cronk, died Tuesday morning at the Chenango Memorial hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. She was taken ill Sunday and Tuesday morning was removed to the hospital suffering with pneumonia.  Her death occurred at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning, after she had failed steadily.  Mrs. Cronk was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] December 19, 1878, the daughter of the late Timothy and Eliza Cushman.  On March 21, 1895, she was united in marriage to Charles O. Cronk of this village, who died July 16 of last year.  For a number of years Mrs. Cronk has been a practical nurse, and for some time she has conducted a maternity hospital on Albany street. She was a member of the Oxford Methodist church and the Ladies' Aid society. The survivors are four sons, Orville J., of Garden city, L.I.; Waldron of Schenevus, and Floyd and Clarence of Oxford. Two grandchildren also survive.  Elizabeth Ann Cronk of Garden City and Elsie Ruth Cronk of Schenevus. A private prayer service will be held at the home of her son, Floyd Cronk, on Taylor street Saturday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock. The funeral will be held form the M.E. church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Leon Bouton, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral arrangements are in charge of F.W. Seymour & Son.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union,  September 16, 1875

 

THOMPSON:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], September 8, Mr. Ira S. Thompson, aged 58 years.

 

SAGE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], September 5, 1875, Mr. Jewett Sage, aged 84 years.

 

HAMILTON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], September 12, Mrs. Nancy Hamilton, aged 89 years.

 

MILLER:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], September 13, John R. [Miller], son of Ira and May Miller, aged 5 weeks.

 

BENNETT:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], September 8, Mrs. Flavilla Bennett, aged 79 years.

BARNES:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], August 31, Mr. Robert C. Barnes, aged 21 years.

 

SKILLMAN:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], September 4, Mr. Joseph Skillman, aged 78 years.

 

 

Blog Postings June 19-25, 2017

Listing of blog postings for the week of June 19-25, 2017

Marriages

Posted June 24, 2017

Bernice Marie Spohn -Rexford A. Thornton (1919)

Hannah Pauline Maycock - Alden Arthur Mudge (91919)

 

Obituaries

Posted June 19, 2017

Lorinda Booth Queal (Oneonta, West Bainbridge, 1908)

Jennie Smith (West Bainbridge, 1911)

Elnora Clark Springsteen (Bainbridge, 1937)

George Emory Nichols (Bainbridge, 1938)

Posted June 20, 2017
Ward V. Randall (Afton, Guilford, 1936)
Nancy Emeline Robinson (Guilford, 1936)
Dr. Alpha Raymond Morse (Norwich, 1936)
Mary Anna (Tolay) Bradley (Unadilla, Guilford, 1936)

Posted June 22, 2017
Capt. V. Foster (Sherburne, 1829)
Red Jacket (1830)  Death Notice
John Scranton (Pharsalia, 1830)
Herbert Bennett (Plymouth, 1919)
Herman L. Bennett (Plymouth, 1919)
Evelyn Sutliffe (Sherburne, 1951)

Posted June 23, 2017
Alice E. Merchant (Cobleskill, West Bainbridge, 1900)
Gertrude (Bush) Miner (Guilford, West Bainbridge, 1910)
Sarah Elizabeth (Harpur) Tanner (Harpursville, Binghamton, 1923)
Charles G. Norton (Bainbridge, 1924)
Death Notices - 1875
     Elizabeth Ellis (Norwich)
     Catherine Bowen (Plymouth)
     Lucretia C. Mead (oxford)
     Seneca Teed (Afton)
     Horace Parker (Coventry)
     Cornelius Nickerson (Afton)
     Mrs. Stillman Robinson (Sherburne)
     Urotus Morton (Huron, Norwich)

Posted June 24, 2017
Pearl (Walden) Strong (Bainbridge, 1946)
Charles Whitney (Bennettsville, 1943)
Don C. Pratt (Bainbridge, 1943
Death Notices - 1919
     Charles Whitney (Afton)
     Susan Grover (Afton)
     Philetus Shaw (Afton)

Posted June 25, 2017
Lucy Ann Randall (Norwich, 1830)
Naomi Palmer (Brookfield, 1851)
Huldah Palmiter (Brookfield, 1851)
Edith (Potter) Roys (Oxford, 1943)
Dorothy Ellen (Hogan) Back (Cromwell CT)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted June 25, 2017

Management, 1935, Norwich Pharmacal Co., Norwich, NY; photos of T.M. Weems, O.W. Benedict, J. Paul Snyner, J.K. Hill, T.A. Brennan, H.A. Sumner

Norwich Pharmacal Co Management 1935

Members of Management - 1935

Norwich Pharmacal Company, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY

Norwich Percolate, January 15, 1935

 

 

O.W. Benedict

Sales Manager Norwich Division

Vice-President, The Norwich Pharmacal Company, Ltd., Canada

 

Joined the company in 1917.  On January 1st, 1919 was made sales manager of the Norwich Division.  In 1933 he was elected Vice President in charge of Canadian sales.

 

T.A. Brennan

Kansas City Sales Manager

 

Mr. Brennan joined the company in August 1915 as a salesman and was made sales manager for the Kansas City Branch in 1924.

 

J.K. Hill

Comptroller

 

Mr. Hill started his career with the company in 1919.  From 1926 to 1930 he was head of the Cost Department and in 1930 was elected Comptroller.

 

J. Paul Snyder, B.S., Ph.C.

Chief Chemist

 

Mr. Snyder became Manager of the Scientific Department in January, 1911.  He is the Chairman of the Contact Committee of the American Drug Manufacturers' Association.  In addition to his scientific duties, he has charge of the Special Sales Department.

 

H.A. Sumner

Production Superintendent

 

Mr. Sumner joined the scientific department in 1919, and became Production Superintendent January 1929.

 

T.M. Weems

Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer

 

Mr. Weems joined the company in 1922 as Comptroller and in 1930 was elected Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.  His training and ability fit him admirably for these duties.

 

Obituaries (June 25)

Lucy Ann Randall

Norwich Journal, May 19, 1830

Died in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th inst. after a severe illness of about 3 weeks Mrs. Lucy Ann Randall, consort of Samuel S. Randall, aged 25.  thus has passed from the world, in the "Spring of life," one whose amiable disposition and many virtues endeared her to all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.  Her funeral was attended on Sunday afternoon, by the most numerous concourse of people we ever witnessed on a similar occasion in this vicinity. To her mourning friends we would say, in the language of the Poet,

 

Oh! weep not for her, the young bride of the vale,

Our, gayest and loveliest, lost to us now,

Ere life's early luster had time to grow pale

And the garland of love was yet fresh on her brow

 

On! then was her moment, dear spirit for flying

From this gloomy world, while its gloom was unknown.

And the wild hymn she warbled, so sweetly when dying,

Was echoed in Heaven, by lips like her own

 

Weep not for her, in her spring time she flew,

To that land where the wings of the soul are unfurl'd,

And now, like a star, beyond eving's cold dew,

Looks down with a sigh on the tears of this world!

 

Naomi Palmer

Northern Christian Advocate, March 26, 1851

Naomi, daughter of Avery Palmer, died in Brookfield, Mad. Co., N.Y., Nov. 3, 1850, in the 23d year of her age.  She experienced religion about six years since, but by neglect of duty lost its enjoyment.  In the early part of her sickness, the Lord restored unto her the light of his countenance.  Her friends mourn, but not as those without hope.  May they meet her in heaven.  W.G Queal, Brookfield, March 12, 1851.

 

Huldah (Brown) Palmiter

Northern Christian Advocate, March 26, 1851

Huldah, widow of George Palmiter, died in Brookfield, Madison Co., N.Y., March 5, 1851, aged 76 years.  Mother Palmiter was born in Ashford, Conn.  Her maiden name was Brown.  She moved to this place in early life.  For about fifty years she had been a member of the Christian Church, first in connection with the Baptists, and for about forty years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Her health for many years had been feeble.  In love feast, a short time before her death, she bore testimony to the excellency of religion, and upon her dying bed she said to the writer, "The Savior has been good to me all my life, why should I not trust him now?"  We trust she sleeps in Jesus.  May her children and friends imitate her virtues and meet her in heaven.  W.G. Queal, Brookfield, Mar. 12, 1851.

 

Edith (Potter) Roys

1871 - 1943

Edith Potter Roys, aged 72 years, wife of James Roys, died at her home on the McCall road Tuesday morning, Septmeber 28, after a long illness.  Mrs. Roys was born in Wyliesburg, Virginia, May 22, 1871, the daughter of C. Winfield and Alice Curtis Potter. She was united in marriage to Mr. Roys at the home of her parents in McDonough, November 5, 1890.  The Rev. L.D. Turner of Oxford performed the ceremony.  They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, November 5, 1940, by holding open house in the afternoon and evening.  Greetings, flowers and gifts were showered on the couple during the day.  Mr. and Mrs. Roys resided in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] for twenty-five years and for the past 19 in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. She has been active in church work and a Sunday School teacher for many years.  She was a member of Norwich Chapter, O.E.S.  Survivors are the husband, a brother, Walter Potter and adopted daughter, Mrs. George Whittaker, and three adopted sons, Edwin, Reginald and Arthur Roys, F. 2/C United States Navy.  Other survivors are a grandson, Robert Roys, a cousin, Helen L. Curtis, who has made her home with her for many years; one nephew, Arthur Potter, all of Oxford; two nieces, Mrs. Eugene Perkins of DeRuyter and Mrs. Walter Friar of Oxford.  A prayer service will be held at the home Friday afternoon at one o'clock, followed by the funeral services at the Methodist church at two o'clock, Rev. Orman B. Graves and Rev. John Heidenreich officiating. Burial will be made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Dorothy Ellen (Hogan) Back

(dates unknown)

Mrs. W. Russell Back, Jr., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hogan, of this village died of a heart attack at her home in Cromwell, Conn., Monday, June 14, about noon.  She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Barbara Ellen, age six, and Rebecca Lee, three years old, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hogan, one sister, Miss Leona Hogan, of Saugerties, and a brother, Lieut Commander Edward E. Hogan of the United States Navy.  Funeral services will be held at the Congregational church at Cromwell today at 3 o'clock.