Weekly Press, Afton, NY, May 6, 1880
Married: TARBELL - ROUNDS: In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 27th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Charles E. Tarbell and Ellen J. Rounds.
Weekly Press, Afton, NY, May 20, 1880
Marriage of two mutes: David Beers of Montana, N.J., and Welthy L. Lyon, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were united in holy matrimony by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, at his residence on the morning of May 19.
Afton Enterprise, Afton, NY, December 15, 1881
Died: JONES: Mrs. Jewett Jones, wife of Henry Jones of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th, aged 53 years.
Died: YEOMANS: Mrs. Esther A. Yeomans, of Ouaquaga [Broome Co.., NY], on the 11, aged 58 years.
Died: SNITHLER: Mrs. Helen Snithler of North Sanford [Broome Co., NY], on the 7th, aged 58 years.
November 2d, Mrs. A.J. Johnston swore out a warrant for the arrest of her husband on the charge of drunkenness. He had a hearing before Squire Swift who placed him under $1,000 bail and to appear at the next Court of Sessions held at Norwich [Chenango co., NY]. E.M. Johnston went the prisoner's bail and he was allowed liberty once more. Last Saturday E.M. surrendered the bail and the prisoner was taken to Norwich where he is at present confined. Since the above was put in type Johnston has returned home.
Tuesday evening of this week the many friends of Rev. J.F. Williams and his estimable wife made them a very enjoyable surprise party and tin wedding, it being the tenth anniversary of their marriage. The bride and groom have changed somehwhat during the past ten years and so has the wearing apparel compared with the present day. Elder Williams is very fond of white vests, and would wear one of them, notwithstanding the urgent request of his friends to "never mind it." The evening was passed very pleasantly and all went home feeling convinced that Elder Williams' is the place to go to have a good time. Rev. C. A. Stone made a few remarks which were responded to Rev. Williams. A sumptuous repast was served which did ample justice to the ladies who prepared the same. A number of presents were presented.
Weekly Press, Afton, NY, November 29, 1882
Jacob Houck died at the residence of Robert Searles on Friday last, at 11 p.m., of consumption. Mr. Houck came to this vicinity a few years ago, from Schoharie Co. [NY], and purchased a farm near North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], where he resided until about two years ago, when he disposed of his farm and removed to this village [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. He has been steadily failing in health for a long time, and his death has been for some time expected. Mr. H., during his residence among us earned an enviable reputation as an honorable citizen, and he was one whom we could illy spare form our community.
The trial of the Dutton divorce case before Judge Maynard as Referee, was had at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, of last week. Many of our people were in attendance. The evidence was all taken and the matter adjourned till early in Jan. at Sidney, when it is to be argued by the respective attorneys and submitted to the Referee for his decision.
Weekly Press, Afton, NY, December 13, 1882
Died: Mrs. Schrom died at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday night and was buried Wednesday.
Weekly Press, Afton, NY, December 27, 1882
Died: Avery Landers, a prominent resident of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], died last Saturday, from a severe attack of erysipelas.
Jas. K. Jones, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], deserted his wife Dec. 12, and is alleged to have eloped with a young woman by the name of Rosa Hindsman. Mr. J. is reported to be in a very destitute condition.
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