Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 19, 1873
Marriages
CHURCH - BARNES: At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 17th by Rev. S. Scoville, John W. Church, Esq., to Miss Mila J. Barnes, daughter of the late Samuel H. Barnes, all of Norwich.
One of those happy events, in which the pleasure of extending congratulations is not claimed exclusively by immediate friends, took place on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Samuel H. Barnes on East Main Street, and is more particularly referred to in another part of this paper. The gentleman who has thus entered into a life relationship has already begun a successful professional career, and his numerous friends and acquaintances wish him and his young bride an overflow of prosperity and happiness. [Chenango Telegraph, June 19, 1873]
WESSELS - GUERNSEY: At the Baptist Church in Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], May 27th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Nelson E. Wessels to Miss Rachael L. Guernsey, both of Brisbin.
PALMER - HALL: In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], June 3d, by Rev. L.B. Ford, Mr. A.F. Palmer of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie Hall, of the former place.
JONES - KELLER: At the residence of the bride's father, June 5th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. F. Jones, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Kittie Keller, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].
MATHEWSON - CHURCH: At the residence of the bride's parents, June 10th, by Rev. A.S. Smith, Mr. Andrew Mathewson to Miss Adeline Church, both of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
GUILE: In King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], June 15th, Colonel Fremont, son of Enos Guile, aged 14 years.
SMITH: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], June 14th, Capt. Nehemiah Smith, aged 72 years.
ROBINSON: At the residence of George Stratton, in South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], June 8th, Mrs. Ann Robinson, widow of the late Jabez Robinson, aged 75 years.
DOWD: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 3d, Mr. Timothy Dowd, aged 70 years.
HILL: In Mechanicsville [Saratoga Co. NY], May 8th, Addie [Hill] wife of Alvin Hill, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 24 years. Her remains were taken to Constantia [Oswego Co. NY] for interment.
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The wife of Hon. Demas Hubbard, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly at the Messenger House, Oneida Lake [Oneida Co. NY], early on Wednesday morning of last week. She had accompanied Mr. Hubbard and a few friends to Oneida Lake on Tuesday morning, on a short fishing excursion. In the evening, Mrs. Hubbard, who for years had been an invalid, feeling as well as usual, retired for the night. About twelve o'clock the husband was awakened by the groans and distress of his wife, and immediately arose and proceeded to administer such remedies as were at hand for her relief. Members of the family, with others in the house, were called, but before they barely had time to reach to room, Mrs. Hubbard was dead. The deceased, for years, had been subject to bilious attacks, and, at first, she seemed to regard this, from the symptoms, as an attack of that kind. On Wednesday evening her remains were returned to Smran, where a postmortem examination was subsequently made by Dr. Van Keuren, of Sherburne, which revealed organic disease of the heart. Mrs. Hubbard is spoken of as a lady of excellent qualities of head and heart, and, although suffering much from bodily ills for many years, was always cheerful and full of hope. Her age was about 56, being younger than her husband by some 10 years. The funeral was attended on Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
The sudden death of Mrs. Caroline Hubbard, wife of Hon. Demas Hubbard, of Smyrna, took place at Messenger's Hotel, near Oneida Lake, on Wednesday morning, the 11th inst. the sad event could not have happened at any time in several years when it was less expected, as she went with her husband to Oneida Lake the previous day in apparently better than usual health, and it was noted that she was remarkably cheerful and anticipated much pleasure during her stay at the Lake. About 1 o'clock on Wednesday morning she complained of a slight chill and some sickness, but no alarm was felt as such attacks had been frequent. More clothing and some mild remedies were resorted to, but a few hours later her symptoms were more serious, and Mr. Hubbard again arose and was making preparations for her relief when he noticed that she made no response to a remark and almost instantly discovered that she was to all appearance dying. Assistance was called and a physician sent for, but a few gasps and her spirit had separated. An examination satisfied the physicians that she died of congestion.
Caroline Franklin was married to Mr. Hubbard on the 4th of September 1831, in Otselic, and was the mother of one son, a promising young man who died just twenty years and one day before her, in his 20th year. In the community where she has lived for more than forty years, she was universally beloved. To every appeal made to her to aid the sick and suffering, she responded cheerfully and liberally, and by such will be missed and mourned. In her own household the loss is irreparable, and the afflicted husband and friends will have the liveliest sympathy of their large circle of acquaintances. [Chenango Telegraph, June 19, 1873]
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A man named Charles Davis employed in a Steam Sawmill at Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], met a shocking death on Saturday morning last. While at work in the mill, by some means his foot got caught in the belting and was carried around the shaft. The leg was instantly broken between the ankle and knee and was drawn in up to the body. By bracing with both hands, Davis succeeded in keeping his whole body from being drawn in, but the flesh was entirely torn from his leg, the ligaments being drawn from the body. After being taken from his awful situation, he lingered about ten hours, when death put an end to his sufferings. Davis was about thirty years of age, and leaves a wife, but no children. Some years ago, he met with a bad accident, fracturing his skull, and his life was only saved by the operation of trephining. Subsequently he met with another accident, by which he lost an eye and sustained another fracture of the skull. He recovered from all these, only to meet his death in the horrible manner related above.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 20, 1873
Marriages
At the Congregational Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, by Rev. Geo. Porter, Mr. Ransom Sage to Miss Helen Griswold, both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].
Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY]: A wedding occurred in town on Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mr. T.R. Lankey, whose daughter Josephine [Lakey] was then and there married to Mr. Clark P. Whitbeck. The ceremony was performed by Rev. I.M. Ely, and none but the relatives of the families were present. [The writer] was the recipient of a quantity of cake "and sich," for which he tenders his thanks and wishes the young couple, now made one, all the joy imaginable.
Deaths
In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], June 13th, after a long lingering and patient illness, Miss Sylvia A. Hotchkiss, aged 42 years and 11 months. She has gone to her grave in peace; / She sleeps with the pious dead.
In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], May 17th, Mr. Charles M. Bell, aged 52 years.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 21, 1873
Marriages
FOOTE - WILSON: In New York, at the residence of the bride, 325 W. 12th St., on June 12th, 1873, by Rev. Thomas L. Hastings, D.D., Rev. Lewis Ray Foote and Mrs. H.A Wilson.
COMSTOCK - BENTLEY: At the residence of Mr. Milton Bentley, in this town [Sherburne, Chenango co. NY], June 19, by Rev. Samuel Miller, C.S. Comstock of Western [Oneida Co. NY] and Rachel F. Bentley of Sherburne.
HOYT - FOOTE: In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday evening, June 18, in Christ Church, by the Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. Henry V.D. Hoyt, of Goshen, N.Y. [Orange Co.], and Miss Olivia K. Foote, of this place.
The most brilliant of marital ceremonies that has occurred in this village for many years took place at Christ Church on Wednesday evening last, when Miss Olivia K. Foote of this village was united in Wedlock with Mr. Henry V.D. Hoyt of Goshen. The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock. In anticipation of the event the ladies of the Episcopal Society had tastefully decorated the church with flowers and evergreens, erecting three arches, one at the head of either aisle, and one at the entrance to the altar. Splendid bouquets were placed upon the desk and pulpit and on different places in the chancel, producing a most lovely effect as the soft light was turned on. At an early hour the church was filled with the happy and anxious faces of those who assemble to witness the ceremony. At a quarter to eight the organ pealed forth, "Sweet Summer Night," and under the magic touch of Mrs. Chas. E. Davison, who plays with exquisite taste, added greatly to the enchantment of the scene. At its close a rustling in the vestibule announced the approach of the bridal party. As the clock indicated the hour of eight the "Wedding March" was struck on the organ, and the bridal party was ushered in by Messrs. Chas. H. Sanford and Adelbert Harrington. First came Misses Nellie Foote and Clara Easton, escorted by Mr. D. Hoyt, a brother of the bridegroom, and Mr. J. Foote, a brother of the bride, as bridesmaids and groomsmen. Next came the bridegroom accompanied by the mother of the bride, and lastly came the bride led by her father. They entered at the north aisle and proceeded to the altar, where, taking their places, the impressive ceremony of the Episcopal Chruch was performed by the Rev. J.L. Burrows. When the service was completed, they retired through the south aisle and took carriages to the residence of the bride's father, where an elegant repast was prepared for the invited guests. Here a rich display of bridal gifts met the gaze of the happy bride. Among them were an elegant gold watch, silver tea sets, ice pitcher, cake baskets, card receivers, silver knives, silver table and teaspoons, pie knives, berry spoons, a large double call bell, bouquet holders, knife rests silver ladles, beautiful toilet sets, jewelry, etc., etc.
Of course, the congratulations and festivities were kept up to a late hour. During the evening the Sherburne Cornet Band appeared on the grounds of Mr. Foote and treated the party to a serenade. It is unnecessary to say they were cordially welcomed and partook of an elegant collation. On Thursday morning Mr. Hoyt and bride took their departure for Niagara Falls, where they will tarry a short time, thence visit New York, and then repair to Goshen, which will be their future home. The best wishes of a large circle of friends attend them.
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