Obituaries (January 13)

Seth Bartlett

Sidney Record, June 12, 1884

Seth Bartlett, Esq., one of our old and well known citizens, died on the 7th inst.  He was born in Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] about 70 years ago, but has resided in this town since his boyhood.  A large circle of friends and acquaintances regret his loss.  Of an amiable and friendly disposition, he was noted for his prudence and strong practical sense and judgment in the management of affairs.  Naturally considerate and with a mind evenly balanced, he avoided extremes of opinion and action, and without making any pretense or loud profession he lived a most exemplary and moral life.  Always adverse to strife and contention he cultivated peace and good will among all.  He was one of that class of men who leave the world better for having lived in it, and who give character and credit to the community where they spend their days.

William Dale

Chenango Telegraph, January 23, 1920

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Dale, a highly respected citizen of Brookfield [Madison Co., NY], died at his home Wednesday morning, after a long illness.  Mr. Dale was born in Biofield, England, Feb. 10, 1844, and came to this country while a young man.  He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. H.L. Palmiter of Wellsbridge, Mrs. Frink of Brookfield, Mrs. H.R. Simmons of Smyrna, one son, Walter Dale of Columbus, and five grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Mr. Simmons left for Brookfield immediately upon receiving the sad tidings and Mrs. Simmons and Francis left Friday morning. The funeral service will be held Saturday at one o'clock, and interment will take place in the Brookfield rural cemetery.  Mr. Dale had spent two winters in Smyrna with his daughter and family and made many friends, who extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

The Brookfield Courier, January 28, 1920

William Dale passed out of this life at his home in Brookfield, Jan. 21, 1920, after an illness of four years, caused by a paralytic stroke.  He was born in Biofield, England, Feb. 10, 1844.  In 1864 he was married to Emma Elizabeth Smith, who survives him. To them were born six children, three sons and three daughters, James William, aged 16, was accidentally killed, and another son died in infancy.  Those surviving are:  Mrs. H.S. Palmiter, Wells Bridge; Mrs. D.J. Frink, Brookfield; Mrs. H.R. Simmons, Smyrna, and Walter, of Columbus. Besides these are five grandchildren and one great-grandchild left to mourn his loss.  The deceased came from Liverpool, England, March, 1870, and located in the town of Hamilton. A few years later he moved to Brookfield, where the remainder of his life was spent.  Years ago he united with the Frist Baptist church, was an earnest, devout Christian, a great lover of home and children.  His kindly, cheerful disposition won for him many friends.  The burial services were held at his late home Saturday Jan. 24, conducted by Rev. S.A. Marks, who spoke cheerful and comforting words from Psalms 37:37.  Interment in Brookfield Rural Cemetery.

"Sweet the sleep you so much needed,

Free from suffering, care and pale;

Looking on thy face so peaceful,

Could we wish thee back again?"

Harriet (Dale) Frink

The Brookfield Courier, April 14, 1920

Mrs. Delma Frink, the subject of this sketch, was born in Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.], on Jan. 6th, 1872.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dale, who have lived for so many years near the Waterman schoolhouse south of this village. She had lived all her life in this community and had gained the esteem and good will of all who knew her.  Mrs. Frink had not been in the best of health for some time, having suffered from a severe attack of heart trouble, but she seemed to be as well as usual up to within a short time of her death, which came very suddenly from that same disease on April 10th, at 7:00 a.m.  Miss Dale was married to Mr. Delma Frink of this place, who with two daughters, Mrs. Leon Clark of Sherburne, and Helena, who lives at home; her mother, Mrs. William Dale; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Palmiter, of Wells Bridge, N.Y., and Mrs. Hugh Simmons of Smyrna; and one brother, Walter Dale, of Columbus are left to mourn their loss.  Mrs. Frink has been for many years a member of the First Baptist Chruch of this place, and since her marriage to Mr. Frink has lived on the old Frink homestead on Beaver Hill, until, after her father's death, they moved to the latter's smaller place, where they hoped to live a little more easily and take a little more comfort in life.  Burial was at the Brookfield Rural Cemetery [Madison Co., NY] on April 13th, her pastor, Rev. S.A. Marks, officiating.

Elijah Dutillier

The Brookfield Courier, January 28, 1920

Elijah Dutillier was born at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY] 77 years ago.  His life was one of varied experiences.  His vocation was that of carpentering. The facts of his early life in California are not definitely known.  He married there and after a few years his home was broken by the cruel hand of death.  The call of his country found him a soldier of the Union for three years in the Civil War. After the war he settled in this vicinity and here all of his later life had been lived.  In February, 1898 he was married to Mrs. Amelia Langworthy, who, in enfeebled health during several years of invalidism, still survives him; also two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Gates of Unadilla and Mrs. Fidelia Gray of Minneapolis, Minn. The latter visited her brother here only a few months ago. Two daughters in the West survive their father.  Mr. Dutiller was a man of great industry, and until four days before his death had been in normal health.  His death occurred on Sunday morning, January 11, at the residence of Charles Van Hoesen, where he had made his home for nearly a year.  He was a loving husband and is sadly missed by his invalid wife and by those who knew him most intimately.  His funeral was largely attended by neighbors and friends at the Van Hoesen homestead on Tuesday afternoon of last week, Rev. Otis A. Dike officiating--Edmeston local.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 13, 1870

FRINK:  In New York city April 8th, Georgie [Frink], adopted son of Benjamin and Sarah Frink, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 11 years 6 months and 3 days.  His remains were brought to this place for interment.

ARMS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 3d, Mr. Samuel Arms, father of E.P. Arms, of this village, aged 61 years and 3 months.

EVANS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], March 27th, Mrs. Nancy Evans, aged 82 years, 6 months and 22 days.

WALKER:  At his residence in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 1, Mr. Joseph Walker, aged 74 years.

WARN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 30th, Harriet E. [Warn], wife of Charles Warn, aged 50 years.

WELCH:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], April 3d, Susan E. [Welch], wife of William Welch, and daughter of T.C. Pettis, of Oxford, aged 21 years.