Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]: we were shocked and deeply pained yesterday to hear of the sudden death of our neighbor and friend, Mrs. Delos Towslee. She was near the church in Brisbin, caring for her little granddaughter, Leonie Matteson, while the friends were in the cemetery back of the church, where Mrs. Mary Hollenbeck was being laid to rest, when all at once Leonie gave a scream and when the friends came Mrs. Towslee had breathed her last. The shock to her husband and daughter can only be imagined, not described. she was taken into James Crandall's house, near by, and after Dr. Burgess pronounced her dead, was removed to her daughter's, Mrs. M. Matteson, where she was viewed by the coroner, and then prepared for burial. [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Mar. 1, 1900]
A special to the Utica Observer, dated March 14 says: The friends of Mrs. Harriet Medbury were much startled to hear of her sudden death yesterday morning. Since the death of her husband, some four weeks ago, Mrs. Medbury has been living across the street from her former home with her daughter, Mrs. M.H. Fish. Part of her furniture was being removed from her home to her daughter's, and she was looking about the rooms, when Mrs. Fish left her for a few moments. Upon her return she found Mrs. Medbury lying upon her face in the sitting room, dead. It is thought her death was due to heart disease. [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 21, 1895]
In the death of William Sutton, whose demise was mentioned in the Sun of Friday, as occurring March 1, 1900, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] loses one of its best and oldest citizens. A man whose sterling integrity and upright character was known and admitted by all with whom he came in contact. Quiet in demeanor, and somewhat slow perhaps in making friends, yet possessed of a nature and personality that held the esteem for all time of those with whom he mingled. William Sutton was born of Scotch parents in Dunfanehe, Ireland, September 29, 1831, and was therefore in his 69th year. He came to this county at the age of nineteen with his parents and three brothers, all of whom have passed to spirit life excepting one brother. Soon after his arrival he came to Norwich, where he found work, and in 1853, he entered the employ of David Maydole in the hammer factory. He continued therein up to a few months ago, when failing health compelled him to cease work. Throughout this long period of service, forty-seven years, Mr. Sutton enjoyed the complete confidence and highest respect of those for whom he labored. He was indeed a master mechanic and understood every detail in the manufacturing of hammers. He was foreman and inspector in the forging room at the time he left the factory. He was married in 1854 and is survived by his widow and one daughter, Miss Mary Sutton, both of Norwich. A brother, George, who resides in Minnesota, and a nephew, William H., of Middletown, are the only remaining relatives. He joined the congregational church of this village in 1863, of which he has ever been a consistent and helpful member. He has held the office of deacon for many years past. The funeral services were held from the late residence, corner Guernsey and Fair streets, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. His pastor, Rev. Edwin J. Klock, officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]. Sun [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 8, 1900]
Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 21, 1895
Deaths
BUTTON: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 17, 1895, Mr. George Button, aged 74 years.
PACKARD: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mar 13, 1895, Jane [Packard] wife of Peter M. Packard, aged 78 years.
CURTIS: In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 10, 1895, Cora A. [Curtis], wife of Gaylord Curtis, aged 23 years.
ATHERTON: Near South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 7, 1895, Abigail Hanford [Atherton], wife of Harry Atherton, aged 75 years.
CURTIS: In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 11, 1895, Mrs. Wrexaville Curtis, aged 67 years 5 months 11 days
WEEKS: In West Banbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 12, 1895, Leon W. [Weeks] son of Mr. & Mrs. Marion Weeks, aged 15 years.
BROWNING: In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 10, 1895, Mrs. Mary A. Browning aged 79 years.
MEDBURY: In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 13, 1895, Mrs. Harriet Medbury, widow of Delos Medbury. [obit above]
SALEY: In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28, 1895, Mr. Lewis Saley, aged 59 years formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].
ANTHONY: In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 15, 1895, Mr. John Anthony, aged 79 years.
WHEELOCK: In Salida, Cal. Mar. 4, 1895, Mrs. Mary Robinson Wheelock aged 79 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
REXFORD: In Janesville, Wis., Mar. 13, 1895, Mr. John Dewitt Rexford, aged 75 years, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].
MEAD: In Chicago, Mar. 15, 1895, Mr. Charles Mead, aged 60 years and formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].
BARTLE: In Asheville, N.C. Mar. 15, 1895, Mr. Elroy Bartle, aged 33 years and formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
ANDRESS: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], Mar. 7, 1895, Mrs. James Andress, aged 72 years.
UFFORD: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], Mar. 10, 1895, Mrs. D.D. Ufford, aged 60 years.
CARVER: Near North Bergen, N.Y., Feb. 28, 1895, Rev. Samuel Carver aged 84 and formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].
STUART: In Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 14, 1895, Mrs. Henry Stuart.
CURITS: In Washington, D.C., Mar. 7, 1895 Mary E. [Curtis], wife of E.B. Curtis, aged 70 years and formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].
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