Sunday, October 21, 2018

Obituaries (October 21)

Henry Endter
August 1907
A man known as "Dutch Henry," and who has conducted a blacksmith's shop in this place for some time is missing and his whereabouts are unknown.  One week ago last Saturday he made his weekly trip to one William Button's on East Hill, where he would stay until Sunday  night or Monday and then return to the village.  he was at the home of Patrick Murphy and left there the middle of last week and for several days wandered about corn fields and lodged in barns near by.  Lately he has not been seen and it is feared he may be sick or dead in some secluded spot.  Diligent search has been made without result.  he is short in stature, has light complexion and hair and has a pronounced German accent.

The missing man is Henry Endter, who is known in Oxford and has a brother in Guilford. About the time of his disappearance from various parts of the hills surrounding Sherburne came reports of a wild man, or a crazy-acting man.  He would be seen early mornings around barn yards and on the approach of people would take to the woods.  Later, girls while berrying were much frightened by meeting him in the woods.  Endter was captured Sunday.  He was about half starved and crazy.
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October 1907
Henry Endter, a German, dropped dead at the home of William Button on East Hill, Sherburne, Monday afternoon, Oct. 7, at about six o'clock.  Endter was a blacksmith and for the past few years had worked in various towns in the county, spending a portion of the time in Oxford.  His last work was in Sherburne, but owing  to ill health had gone to Button's in hopes of recuperating.  He fell forward to the floor and lived but a few minutes.  Under the order of Coroner Manley of Norwich, a post mortem was held by Drs. Little and Lyman.  It was found that his heart was diseased and that a rupture of the right ventricle was the cause of death.  He was about 48 years old, and leaves a wife and two brothers.

Chenango Telegraph, October 11, 1907
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Endter, accompanied by his brother, Otto Endter of Coventry, were called to Sherburne Wednesday afternoon by the death of their brother, Henry, which occurred at that place.  He formerly resided here and worked for G.H. Delavan in his blacksmith shop.

Chenango Telegraph, October 15, 1907
ENDTER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 7, 1907, Henry Endter, aged 42 years.

Marco E. Merchant
Chenango Telegraph, October 11, 1907
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The home circle has again been broken by the death of M.E. Merchant, which occurred at the hospital in Utica [Oneida Co., NY].  B.A. Fleming went to Utica Monday to care for the body and brought it here that evening.  Mr. Merchant's life of 71 years has been spent here and in the home where he was born and was much respected by friends and neighbors who will miss his genial presence.  But the sympathy of everyone is expressed by the daughter, Miss Sallie, who alone remains in the home, the brother and son Frank being away in Brooklyn. The funeral was largely attended from his late home Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. J. Lewis, rector of Christ's church officiating.  Many were present from out of town.

Eugene Sherwood
Chenango Telegraph, October 15, 1907
SHERWOOD:  In Binghamton, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1907, Eugene Sherwood, aged 73 years.
Eugene Sherwood, a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] for thirty years, died at his home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], where he had lived for several years past, at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, October 10.  Mr. Sherwood was 73 years of age, having been born in Guilford, Chenango county, June 18, 1834.  He came of Revolutionary stock, his grandfather, Asa Sherwood, having enlisted while a boy of 15 in a Connecticut regiment in which he served seven years.  His father, William Sherwood, was a soldier in the war of 1812-1814, serving with General Scott along the northern border.  Eugene Sherwood, in 1862, enlisted in the 114th regiment, N.Y. Volunteers at Norwich and served in the department of the Gulf for two years when he was discharged on account of disease contracted in that climate, and which clung to him through life.  Mr. Sherwood was a devout Christian, a member of Ross Memorial church in Binghamton, and a kind conscientious friend who was loved by all who knew him.  He was an artist of much ability and for years has found employment in painting maps and charts for doctors, lecturing on anatomy and physiology.  He was a member of Bartlett Post, G.A.R., of Binghamton, the members of which attended is funeral, which was held Sunday afternoon, in a body.  Mr. Sherwood is survived by his wife.  He was a member of a family of ten, seven of whom are dead.  One brother, James Sherwood of Oxford and two sisters, Mrs. James H. Allen of Frankfort, and Mrs. Susan Sherwood of Norwich survive him.  He was a brother of the late Edmond T. Sherwood and the late Miss Simphronia Sherwood of this village.  His residence in Norwich, where he spent his boyhood and early manhood will be recalled by many of our older citizens, while his frequent visits to this village will be recalled by many friends.

Death Notices
Chenango Telegraph, October 15, 1907

DELONG:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 7, 1907, William DeLong, aged 62 years.

CALEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 4, 1907, Mr. Edward E. Caley, aged 85 years.

HOGAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 8, 1907, Mary Christine [Hogan], only child of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hogan, aged 1 year, 9 months and 13 days.

GREEN:  At White Plains, N.Y. [Westchester Co], October 6, 1907, Albert C. Green, aged 55 years, son of S.A. Green of Afton, N.Y.  Burial at South Hartwick, Otsego county.

RICHER:  At the Chenango Valley Home [Preston, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 13, 1907, Diana S. Richer, died aged 72 years. Brief funeral services will be held at the home this evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Tuesday morning the body will be taken to Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], for burial in the family plot.

PURDY:  At the Hall homestead in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday morning, Oct 13, 1907, of pneumonia, Charles M. Purdy, aged 83 years. Funeral services will be held from the residence of Frank W. Hall, 147 South Broad street, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

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