Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, December 27, 1871
Marriages
PANCOST - MASON: At the residence of the bride's brother, W.N. Mason, Esq., in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 19th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, D.P. Pancost, M.D. of Camden, N.J., to Miss Mattie B. Mason, only daughter of the late Dr. William Mason.
KERSHAW - HARKNESS: At the residence of the bride's father, Robert Harkness, Esq. in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 19th by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. John R. Kershaw to Miss Amelia J. Harkness, all of Norwich.
WRIGHT - BROWN: At the residence of the bride's father, Eleazer A. Brown, Dec. 21st, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Frank P. Wright to Miss Alice M. Brown, all of Norwich.
PLACE - RICHMOND: At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 20th, by Rev. McK Shaw, Mr. Horace F. Place of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary F. Richmond of Union near Mt. Upton.
ALDRICH - JOHNSON: At the residence of Corey Johnson, Esq. in Ilion, N.Y., Dec. 20th, by Rev. M.S. Hard, Mr. Radsill Aldrich of So. Plymouth, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma E. Johnson, of Ilion.
BEERS - WILCOX: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 21st, by Rev. S.F. Brown, Mr. Osman Beers, of Morris, Otsego Co. [NY], to Mrs. Mary C. Wilcox, of Oxford.
CASHMAN - WOODS: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. Timothy Cashman to Miss Eliza J. Woods, all of Guilford.
HARRISON - MORTON: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, by Rev. Geo. Porter, Mr. Edward Harrison of Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Elisabeth Morton of Greene.
WALKER - PARKER: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 17th by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Daniel Walker of Oxford, to Miss Eliza L. Parker, of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].
ROUNDS - ROGERS: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, by Rev. E.P. Nagus, Mr. Samuel Rounds to Mrs. Priscilla A. Rogers, all of Oxford.
Deaths
BURNHAM: In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], Dec. 20th, Hon. Clark Burnham, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], father of O.C. Burnham, of this village in the 70th year of his age.
The career of the late Clark Burnham, who died yesterday of dropsy of the heart, was a notable one; a fact of which few of our citizens are aware. Mr. Burnham was born in Connecticut but came to Chenango County in this State when a young man. He was chosen for Member of Assembly two terms, and so well did he serve his constituents that he was asked to represent a larger territory in the higher branch of the Legislature, and for two terms he was Chenango's representative in the State Senate. Subsequently he was a candidate for Canal Commissioner but suffered defeat with his ticket. He was a contractor and built a portion of the Croton Water Works for New York and came to Utica to construct the great sewer on Cornhill in 1861. He has since abided with us, holding one or two city and canal offices, but most of the time in private life. He was an unswerving Democrat and an honest man. His age was seventy years. Utica Observer December 21st.
The above does no more than justice to one who for many years took a prominent part in the local and political affairs of this County. Mr. Burnham, while he remained in Chenango, was a resident of the town of Sherburne, and on several occasions, through his great personal popularity, was elected Supervisor of that town, the political majority being largely against him. In 1841 he was nominated and elected by the Democracy to represent this County in the Assembly, together with Richard W. Juliand, and Adam Storing, both of whom still survive, and will mourn the death of their fellow member with unaffected sorrow. In 1843, under the old or second Constitution of the State, he was elected from the Sixth District to the Senate, where he honorably and faithfully served a term of four years. During this time and afterwards he had the respect and confidence of Bouck, Croswell, Dickinson and other magnates of his party, who recognized his virtues and the sterling good sense which characterized his opinions and counsel.
Mr. Burnham was in no degree an educated man, at least not in the lore of books, but he had that clearness and directness of mind which made him the peer of the best of the men with whom official position brought him in contact. His prominent traits were a personal integrity which nothing could shake, and a hearty good will to all men that made him universally respected and beloved. In politics Mr. Burnham was ever a Democrat of the straightest sect, a profound believer in the principles of his party, and as a good citizen sought through those principles the honor and welfare of his country. He lived and died, in the best sense of the words, an Honest Man, and as such, throughout his long career and in the hour of his departure, had the esteem and love of all who knew him. He leaves a widow and two sons to mourn his loss, one of the latter being O.C. Burnham, Esq., of this village.
Mysterious and Fatal Poisoning Case
Levi W. Skinner, a photographer of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], was found dead in his gallery in that place about half past two o'clock on Thursday afternoon of last week. Coroner Avery was notified and held an inquest on the body on Saturday. The coroner also made a postmortem examination of the body, which showed beyond a doubt that deceased came to his death by Poison. The stomach was found in a high state of congestion, the lining membrane being much inflamed, and emitted a strong odor of prussic acid or cyanide of potassium. The evidence before the jury was as follows:
Mr. Skinner went to his gallery Thursday morning to engage in the business of the day. About ten o'clock in the forenoon Rev. Mr. Ray went in to have his picture taken. Skinner proceeded to take his pictures but complained of feeling very strange. About twelve o'clock Mrs. Skinner came in, when he made the same complaint to her, but said he did not suffer any pain, only a strange, numb feeling. She went to the house and brought him a cinnamon sling, which was partaken of by both Mr. Ray and Mr. Skinner. This did not cause Mr. Skinner to feel better, so his wife again went to the house and brought out some native wine, of which he partook slightly at intervals. Shortly after this Mr. Ray left the gallery, and Mrs. Skinner returned to the house, leaving Skinner alone. This was the last seen of him alive. His wife went back to the galley about half past two o'clock in the afternoon and found him lying on the floor dead.
The jury after being out considerable time, returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by poison, probably accidently administered. The case is certainly a mysterious one, and if any probable motive were known to exist that would lead to a suspicion of foul play, the case should be thoroughly investigated. We understand that there are some suspicions, but no apparent motive can be shown to verify them.
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 27, 1871
Marriage
Golden Wedding: Married: in Greenville, Greene Co. N.Y., Oct. 16th, 1821, by Rev. Beriah Hotchkin (now deceased), at the house of the bride's parents, Benson A. Wheeler, of Northeast, Dutchess County [NY] to Olive Calhoun of Greenville.
Since the event above mentioned was chronicled, fifty years have rolled away like a long train of cars, each one heavily freighted with human experience. During all these years, how many graves have closed over departed husbands and wives, and how many parents have laid their little ones to rest, we cannot tell. But we are happy to say that our highly esteemed friends, Benson H. Wheeler, and wife, after fifty years still live. Yes, thank God, still live cheerful and happy in their seventy-fifth year, there being but a half month's difference in their ages. But few of the infirmities of age appear to rest upon them, they seem to know no winter of the heart. "When in the course of human events" a husband and wife are permitted to spend fifty years together, it seems to be an event worthy of record.
On the 18th of Oct. 1871, in response to a cordial invitation, a goodly number of friends met at their residence in Pharsalia, Chenango Co., N.Y. bringing many tokens of love and friendship. All their children were present (except two), the eldest having died a number of years ago, and one residing in Kansas. Their grandchildren were all present except one residing in Philadelphia. Numerous relatives from Greene and Dutchess counties, one brother-in-law from Dutchess, eighty-three-years of age, who appeared cheerful and happy. It was a happy reunion, the greeting so warm and genial, truly their actions said "All our house in peace awaits you, all our doors stand open for you. For the hearts right hand, we give you, when you come so far to see us." It was indeed a happy day to all, uncles and aunts, children and grandchildren. After the presentation of keepsakes Mr. Wheeler made a short but appropriate address expressing his gratitude and pleasure on the occasion, and eyes that were unaccustomed to tears did not deem it unmanly to moisten. Hanging upon the parlor wall were two dates, printed in golden letters, the first Oct. 18th, 1821, was wreathed with evergreens dotted with white buds, the second bearing date Oct. 18th, 1871, encircled with a wreath of autumn leaves. Mr. Robbins, from Greenville, read a poem, "Don't forget the Old Folks." Mrs. Peck and her daughter Mrs. Mary Peck of Otselic, contributed much to the pleasures of the day, singing several beautiful and appropriate pieces, accompanied with music. Refreshments were bountifully supplied, and when a blessing was invoked, it appeared as if all hearts accompanied the invocation and the thank offering for the golden reunion.
It was indeed a reunion, a mingling of hearts upon the old family altar, rekindling old friendships and forming new ones, it was a day never to be forgotten by those who were present. But like all days in this sublunary sphere its sun went down. So, one generation passeth away and another cometh, but the good we do shall remain, and when the hour of parting came the bands of their early love were straitened and they said with one accord, "henceforth and forever we are brethren." A Guest
Death
Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]: Mrs. Harriet Hall for many years a resident of this town, died at her late residence in this village on Monday, Dec. 18th aged 65 years. Always warm-hearted, affectionate and forgiving, she was beloved by a large circle of friends. Her last words were, "I'm going home." She died "in hope of God above to reap her first reward."
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, December 27, 1871
Marriage
JACOBS - RATHBONE: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John P. Jacobs to Miss Louisa Rathbone, both of Oxford.
Deaths
GLOVER: At Oxford, Chenango County, New York, on Thursday, Dec. 21st, 1871, Ann [Glover] wife of James A. Glover, aged 79 years.
"And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light; and they shall reign for ever and ever."
CHUBRUCK: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 11th inst, Jennett Chubruck aged 91? years and 10 mos., widow of John Chubruck, deceased, formerly of Eaton, Madison Co. N.Y., and mother of Mrs. James M. Edwards, of this village.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 28, 1871
Marriage
At Zion Church, Dec. 24th, by Rev. F. Rogers, D.D., Mr. Joseph lyman of Binghamton [Broome Co NY], to Miss Minerva McWade, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 27th, Lillie Adell [Willcox], daughter of Albert S. [and] Lovenda Willcox, aged 3 years and 8 months.
In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 15th, Mr. R. Gordon Shepardson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], aged 22 years.
In Maine, Broome Co. [NY] Dec. 21st, Mrs. Nancy M. Freeman, aged 78 years, mother of Dr. E.D. Freeman, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, December 28, 1871
Marriage
NASH - WARD: In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th inst. by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. John B. nash of Sherburne to Miss Mary E. Ward, of New Milford [Otsego Co. NY].
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