Obituaries (October 28)

Esther C. (Hunter) Palmer

September 1908

The death of Mrs. Daniel Palmer occurred Thursday at her home in the southern part of the town.  Death was caused by shock.  Mr. and Mrs. Palmer had been calling at Ward Gifford's on Wednesday evening and started for home about 9:30 o'clock.  On the way home she was stricken and death came about 7 o'clock Thursday evening.  Mrs. Palmer's maiden name was Esther C. Hunter.  She was the daughter of Marcus Hunter of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], and was born in that town in 1859.  She was married to Mr. Palmer in 1877, and had since resided in that neighborhood.  She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Ray Seeley of Walton, and Mrs. Roselle Haskins of Coventry.

The funeral of Mrs. Daniel Palmer was largely attended at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon, Rev. S.A. Warrender officiating.  Interment in Coventry cemetery.  Mrs. Palmer was one who was loved and respected by all who knew her, especially in the home.  She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Grace Seeley of Cooperstown, and Mrs. Cassie Haskins of Coventryville.

Rudolphus A. Race

1855 - 1908

R.A. Race, one of the best known insurance men in this section of the state, died at his home on South Chenango street, Tuesday night at midnight.  Mr. Race had been in poor health for several months but had only been confined to the house for a few days and his death comes as a shock to his many friends.  He was prominent in masonic circles and a man who was always looking to the advancement of his home town. The funeral arrangements have not been completed as we go to press.

The funeral of R.A. Race, who died at midnight on Tuesday of last week, aged 52 years, was held from his late home on South Chenango street, on Friday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock, and was one of the largest attended obsequies held in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] in a long time, in which the deceased was held in a long time, which goes to show the high respect in which the deceased was held by his townsmen. The service at the house was conducted by Rev. Percy T. Olton of Zion Church. At the grave the beautiful Masonic burial service was delivered by Rev. Charles DuBois Broughton of Oxford, District Deputy Grand Master of the 28th Masonic district. About thirty Knight Templars from Malta commandery of Binghamton, of which Mr. Race was a member, were present and acted as an escort.  Many beautiful floral tributes were received which evidenced his high standing among his friends.  The bearers were H.F Whittenhall, Dr. C.N. Guy, Dr. E.S. Walker, Fayette Seeber, John Hanford and D.L. Hotchkiss.  Mr. Race is survived by a wife, three sons, Earl F., Leo and Clyde Race, and two daughters, Mrs. C.S. Juliand and Ruth Race, all of this village.

Diana C. (Canfield) Landers & Lola Landers

Afton Enterprise, March 26, 1886

Saturday afternoon as the express train which passes through Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY] at 2 o'clock, was nearing the Pease crossing below the village, a horse drive by Mrs. Philo Landers, became frightened and ran into the engine just as it reached the crossing. The occupants of the carriage, Mrs. Landers and daughter, Lola [Landers], a little girl about ten years of age, were thrown against the side of the cars and carried along some yards.  Mrs. Landers was instantly killed and the girl lived a few moments. The bodies were taken to the house of Alonzo Pease and coroner S.P. Allen summoned.  Mrs. Landers lived in Hyde Settlement about five miles from the Point and has a husband and three sons living - Binghamton Republican.

Mary Smith

Afton Enterprise, October 9, 1885

Miss Mary Smith, died at her home in this village Tuesday evening of this week, aged 65 years.  Her funeral will be held form her late residence Thursday, and the remains will be interred in the Baptist Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

Afton Enterprise, October 16, 1885

Miss Mary Smith, whose death was announced in a previous issue of the Enterprise, filled a large place in the hearts of those who knew her best.  She joined the Baptist church in this place under the pastorate of Rev. Geo. Balcom, and for more than thirty years was loyal to the teachings of the bible, and true to her covenant vows. Faithful unto death she has gone to receive the crown of life.  Naturally timid and retired, her character might seem wanting in courage and firmness, but in the long and painful illness, when brought face to face with the last enemy, her patience, fortitude and Christian heroism, made her death a triumph. The peaceful ending of a beautiful life. She arranged all of her affairs and gave directions concerning the details of her burial as if it were a business, leaving directions that special thanks be rendered to all who had kindly ministered to her in her sufferings. To this the lonely surviving sister wishes to add her heartfelt thanks for sympathy and kindness in her great sorrow.

Emily Merrifield

Chenango Union, November 8, 1894

MERRFIELD:  In this village, Nov. 2, 1894, Emily [Merrifield], wife of Wm. Merrifield, age 60 years.

At 5:30A.am. Friday, Nov. 2, 1894, Mrs. Emily Merrifield entered into rest. She was born in Bristol, England July 4, 1834, and married William Merrifield Dec. 24, 1854.  They came to Franklin Delaware county, N.Y. in 1855 with an aged uncle and aunt who had a daughter in that place. After a short residence in Gilbertsville they moved to Norwich in 1856.  Her husband is the only surviving relative.  Funeral held from the home on Piano St. and burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 8, 1894

TILYOU:  In Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] Oct. 21, 1894, Mr. John C. Tilyou, age 58 years, formerly of North Norwich.

THOMPSON:  Killed near Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] at the Railroad crossing Oct. 18, 1894, Mrs. S.A. Thompson, age 72.  She was the mother of Dr. R.A. Thompson of Norwich.

CHURCH:  Killed by the cars at Mason City, Iowa, Mr. Frank Church, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

CADY:  At the county house in Eaton, Madison County, Oct. 12, 1894, Mrs. Elizabeth Cady, age 78, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]