Marvin J. Crosby
Afton Enterprise, March 27, 1890
Marvin J. Crosby, who was a respected citizen residing in Centre Village for more than thirty years, and who removed to Cowles, Neb., about nine years ago, died at his western home on the 11th inst. having arrived from visiting his friends, here and in Delaware Co., only ten days previously. His numerous friends and acquaintances in this section will be somewhat surprised to learn of his death as he seemed to be in good health when he left Harpursville to return home the first week in February - Harpursville Budget
Harris Briggs
Afton Enterprise, March 27, 1890
Since our last issue death has removed from our midst one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens, Mr. Harris Briggs. Several weeks ago, Mr. Briggs had an attack of the prevailing influenza, from which he never fully recovered, and he died last Wednesday, at the age of 72 years. The deceased was born in Rhode Island, but about fifty years ago he moved to Coventry and later to Afton. He was a member of the Baptist church, and was highly identified with that society. He leaves a wife and one son, Wm. H. Briggs. The funeral was held from his late home Friday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Devine officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]
Albert Stone
Afton Enterprise, July 17, 1890
Albert Stone died at his home in Sanford [Broome Co., NY] June 18th, 1890, aged 32 yrs. When a child he was left without a mother, at which time his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James Donaldson, took him to their heart and home. They leaned upon him as a son; he is gone and they feel that their staff is broken. But they may be consoled in the thought that in a few more years they may have a sweet reunion with him in Heaven. Some two years ago he united with the M.E. Church, and it is a great comfort to his friends to know that he died strong in the faith. His family will sadly miss him, especially his wife and infant son whom he tenderly loved. What sweet solace to the bereaved are the words of our Saviour, "In my Father's house are many mansions; I go to prepare a place for you."
"Oh, how sweet it will be in that beautiful land,
So free from all sorrow and pain;
With songs on our lips, and with harps in our hands,
To meet one another again."
Nora Lewis
Afton Enterprise, July 16, 1891
A press dispatch from Elkhart, Ind., says: Elijah Colburn of this city has thrown light on the mystery concerning the death of the alleged Mrs. Staats, who died a few days ago from liquor. In 1870 Miss Nora Lewis, a beautiful young woman of 24 years of age, came to this city from South New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to live with the family of Mr. and Mrs. Colburn. Her character was above reproach. A few months after Miss Lewis arrived, Joseph Sage also came from South New Berlin, where he left a wife and one child. A few months later he eloped with Miss Lewis. Nothing was heard of their whereabouts until Mr. Colburn saw the notice of the alleged Mrs. Staats in the daily papers. He recognized the rum disfigured corpse as that of the once beautiful Miss Lewis. he called Staats to account for his misdeeds and asked why he went under an assumed name. Staats being pressed, admitted that his name, was Sage and that he had never been married to Miss Lewis. A few years ago Miss Lewis received a small fortune from her father's estate, which probably furnished both Sage and his victim means to continue their debauch. Sage is a fatal wreck and cannot live long. Joseph Sage was a son of the late William Sage. His youthful escapades were numerous but mostly of such a nature that he failed to come into the hands of the law. Hs wife and child are still living in South New Berlin, where they have the respect of the entire community.
Willie McMahon
Afton Enterprise, July 16, 1891
On Thursday afternoon about 5 o'clock, Willie McMahon, an employee of the Binghamton Republican lithograph department, met with injuries which resulted fatally an hour later. He was aiding a fellow workman to replace a loose belt. the belt was thrown off the pulleys and lay upon the shafting at the time. By some mean, doubtless carelessness on his own part, McMahon let his thumb catch between the belt and a pin on the shaft. In a twinkling the belt tightened and he was drawn in the revolving shaft and whirled violently against the ceiling. He could not be extricated until the large engine was shut down and the whole machinery stopped. When released McMahon's legs were both broken, one arm broken three times, and five ribs broken, besides receiving internal injuries. Medical aid was summoned, but little could be done. He died in about forty minute after the accident. McMahon was 16 years old and lived with his parents on Clinton street. He was well liked by employer and employees.
Russel M. Smith
Afton Enterprise, September 3, 1891
Russel M. Smith died at his home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday morning, August 22d, after a brief illness. He was a son of Clark Smith and was born in Coventry, January 26, 1813. His whole life was spent in his native town, and within a short distance of the place of his birth. In early life he united with the Second Congregational Church of Coventry, and was for a number of years a deacon in that church. Later he removed to Church Hollow and became a member and a ruling elder in the Presbyterian church at Nineveh. He afterwards returned to his farm where he died, and connected himself with the Frist congregational Church of Coventry, of which he was a faithful and esteemed member at the time of his death. July 4th, 1838, he was married to Miss Annette Beecher, a sister of Dr. H.H. Beecher, late of Norwich, who preceded him to the grave March 21, 1877. Three children were born to them, only one of whom is living, Mr. C. Eugene Smith, who resides upon the homestead in Coventry. Mr. Smith was truly one of nature's noblemen. He was naturally of a retiring and unassuming disposition. but was never backward nor slow to do when service was needed and his fellowmen could be helped. He carried his Christian principles into his daily life. His Christian faith moved and controlled him in all his actions and was a constant source of comfort, strength and joy to him in all of his experiences. He won and held the highest respect and esteem of all who knew him. His life went out peacefully in the full assurance of the Christian hope. In his death his native town has lost one of its oldest and best citizens, and the church of which he was a member and the circle of friends and relatives will long feel their loss. The funeral occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 25th. The services were conducted by the Rev. W.H. Sawtelle, who was his pastor while at Nineveh, assisted by the Rev. J.F Gedden, pastor of the church at Coventryville. The interment was in the family plot at Coventry.
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