Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 6, 1874
Marriages
PALMER - BENEDICT: In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mrs. Andrew Palmer, of Scranton, Pa., to Miss Delia Benedict, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].
KITTELL - MARTIN: At North Bay, Oneida Co. [NY], July 19th, by Rev. J.E. Whitney, Mr. A.J. Kittell of Oneida [Madison Co. NY], formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Olive Martin of the former place.
Eloped: The "tender passion" has struck a youthful couple in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], and on Saturday evening, being unable longer to withstand the allurements of Hymen, the young gentleman, Tiffany by name, induced his adored, a Miss Spencer, to hie with him to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], where "the twain were made of one flesh." Both parties are in their "teens," and the parents on both sides were opposed to the match. But, now that the knot is tied, the only way for all parties is to make the best of it, and "all's well that ends well."
Silver Wedding: A correspondent of the Montrose (Pa.) Republican gives the following brief sketch of a pleasant reunion which took place on the 4th of July, at New Milford [PA], and which was participated in by parties form this village: "In 1849, Mr. J.H. Bartle and Miss Elmira Deforest celebrated the Fourth by setting sail on the sea of matrimony, and after twenty-five years of pleasant sailing they at length anchored in our pleasant village of New Milford, where on Saturday last, they celebrated their "silver wedding." Mrs. Bartle is a sister to Mrs. S.Z. Hammond and Mrs. John Bailey, of Norwich, N.Y., who with their husbands and families, and Mr. Merchant, Mr. Will Eaton, and Miss Libbie Lee (also of Norwich) together with a number of New Milford friends were present on the interesting occasion. Presents to the value of over $100 were presented with congratulations to the happy couple. A bountiful repast was served and commented on, and all went away wishing such occasions would come oftener."
Deaths
BYLES: In Leavenworth, Kan., July 30th, Frederick Byington, only child of Charles J. and the late Laura M. Byles, aged 5 years.
The Utica [Oneida Co. NY] papers announce the death of John Cooley, Sr. of that city, which took place on Saturday of last week. He was born in Ireland, in 1800 and served an apprenticeship as a printer, in his native country. After working as a journeyman in his native city and in England, for several years, he came to America, and for a long time he has worked at the case in the Utica offices. He was respected by all who knew him, ad loved by his associates. "The types were his friends," and he loved "the art preservative of arts." He had been employed for sixty-one years at the case, and was probably one of the oldest printers in the country. "Peace to his ashes."
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 6, 1874
Deaths
ALDRICH: in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], on the 30th ult. after an illness of one week of cholera morbus, Mrs. Mary Aldrich, relict of Alvah P. Aldrich, aged 59 years 7 months.
BANCROFT: In Holmesville, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], July 16th, of consumption, Mrs. H. Bancroft, wife of Deacon Harvey Bancroft.
Mrs. Bancroft was connected from her youth with the Baptist church, first at So. New Berlin, then at Hamilton, and again at South New Berlin. While in Hamilton she was connected for some years with the boarding hall of Madison University, as matron. She will long be remembered by many of the students for her kindness to them during sickness. But her own health failing, she returned to her native place, where for the past three years she has been calmly waiting the Master's call to come home. During her long, lingering illness, her faith in Jesus Christ was unshaken. Her end was peace.
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Hon. James Barnett died at his residence in Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on Thursday evening the 23d ult. He was stricken with apoplexy but a few day's previous to his death and so rapid was the effect of the shock, that he was in a few hours reduced to insensibility and from that time he gradually but surely faded away.
Mr. Barnett was the last surviving brother of Ezra B. Barnett Esq, postmaster of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]. He was a native of Vermont, having been born in Orange County in that State May 18, 1810. For nearly a century his ancestry had been known as residents of New Hampshire, being among the one hundred families who emigrated from the north of Ireland to that State in 1719 mentioned in the history of the times as an "industrious and thrifty people," mostly of the Presbyterian faith. In 1799 Mr. Barnett's father removed from New Hampshire to Vermont, and afterward, in 1817, came westward to Madison County, settling in the town of Georgetown, where he resided until his death. James occupied himself as clerk, afterwards as Merchant, carrying on business at Fayetteville until 1838, where for years he was a successful merchant, and in possession of the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
Of his political and social life, the Dispatch justly ways:
"Nor was it alone in connection with his mercantile pursuits that he stood high in the public estimation. His sound judgment, strict integrity and faithfulness were soon recognized by his townsmen as eminently qualifying him for positions of official trust. He was several times chosen supervisor of Smithfield, was elected Member of Assembly from the Second District in 1859, and in 1860 chosen Justice of the Peace. Mr. Barnett's early political education and training was in keeping with the principles of the Democratic party of that time, his first vote, in 1831, having been cast for Enos T. Throop, for Governor of the State, and one year later for Andrew Jackosn, for President. However, upon the formation of the Liberty, or Anti-Slavery party, he became impressed with the correctness of the principles and purposes involved, and early gave it his adhesion and influence. Of this party he was an active and leading member of the county, until the organization of the Republican party, which he espoused not because of change in principals, but through the belief that the principals of human freedom he cherished, could therein be subserved. In 1865 he was elected to the State Senate by the Republican Union party, to represent the Twenty-third Senatorial district, then composed of Madison, Chenango and Cortland counties. In this important position he served with great credit and honor, both to himself and his constituents, discharging his duties "with a fidelity and wisdom which caused him to be highly respected," none ever distrusting him for a lack of integrity or faithfulness.
Subsequent to this term, and in the spring of 1868, Ex-Senator Barnett removed to Oneida. Of his life among us as a businessman, as a citizen, and above all as a Christian, it is our privilege to speak of the deceased as one alike eminently worthy of respect and emulation. Unfortunately, his business enterprises had not proven as successful in all respects as in former years, misfortune and affliction, nevertheless, had but served to render more marked the integrity and faith upon which he was firmly grounded. Soon after coming to Oneida, Mr. Barnett united with the Presbyterian church, becoming thenceforward an earnest and zealous member. As previous to his residence here, he had for a great number of years been deeply interested in Sabbath School instruction, so with us he has been devoted to the work. A large class of young ladies will miss the wise and kindly benedictions of one who was seldom absent from his place, sought to magnify the faith so sustaining to himself, and which, in its fullness and beauty, he was feign to impress in turn upon their hearts.
The funeral services were attended on Saturday morning, at the late residence of the deceased. Rev. Samuel Jessup paid fitting testimony to the character and services of the departed, earnestly and eloquently pointing the lesson of Christian faith and integrity exemplified in the life just completed."
Mr. Barnett was well known to very many of the citizens of this village and county and all will concur with the justness of the remarks of the Dispatch. He was eminently an upright, honorable man, exemplifying in his daily walk and conversation those Christian virtues which he so ardently professed and cherished.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 6, 1874
Death
In Waukerslia, Wis., June 28th, Mr. Frederick Burgher, father of William Burgher, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 8, 1874
Deaths
A little son of William Conkey, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], who was recently thrown from a wagon, died form his injuries July 27th.
Guilford, Chenango Co. NY: Alvah Ogden died last Friday at his home at Root's Corners and his funeral was attended Monday.
News Item
Guilford, August 5th, 1874: Editor Republican: On Thursday night last the school children here went from the school room to the hillside cemetery, and decked with beautiful flowers the resting places of two - May Spencer and Carrie Carrier - who only one short year ago were among the brightest and fairest of their group. Children's hands did the deed and children's tender, loving hearts sent out sweet memories of those who had crossed the river so young. Twas a beautiful scene, and one that no time nor place can ever efface from their life book. Hushed were their gleeful voices as they bent above those little mounds and dimmed their sunny eyes. Just before sunset they left that hallowed spot and though their work had been so sad, yet they were happier and better for the deed their hands had wrought.
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