Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 27, 1874
Marriages
PORTENTIER - WELLMAN: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 19th, by Wm. H. Gunn, Esq., Mr. Nicholas Portenier to Miss Frederike Wellman, all of Norwich.
RILEY - SLY: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], August 18th, by Rev. J.N. Lee, Mr. William M. Riley to Miss Adelia C. Sly.
JEFFERY - RAWSON: In Brooklyn, August 10th? by Rev. S.A. Coltins of Cincinnati, O., Rev. Reuben Jeffery, D.D. to Emma Lord Rawson, both of Brooklyn.
Deaths
MURPHY: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 21st, William J. [Murphy] son of John J. and Margaret Murphy, aged 11 years and 10 months.
LEMLEY: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 25th, Miss Miranda M. Lemley, aged 11 years.
CURTIS: At White Store [Chenango Co. NY], August 11th, Mr. George Curtis, aged 67 years, 10 months and 24 days.
MARTIN: In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], August 13th, Mrs. Mahala Martin, aged 70 years.
COMPTON: In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY], August 19th, Mrs. Sarah Compton, aged 54 years, wife of Rev. F. Southard Compton, formerly Rector of the Guilford parish.
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RIDER: In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], August 20th, Mrs. Hattie L. Rider, wife of Nathan W. Rider, aged 33 years.
Gone home! How precious these words, and how full of meaning to the friends of the departed when there is unmistakable evidence that Christ was a light to their path "through the dark valley and shadow of death." A bright, happy and glorious life, beyond death's river, awaiteth those who "trust in God's promise," "abideth in the faith" and "doeth the will of the Master."
In the death of Mrs. Hattie L. Rider of this place, daughter of Wm. Main, deceased, on Thursday the 20th inst., these truths were verified.
A little more than a year ago, disease with his unyielding grasp fastened upon her and for the twelve long months she was an unusually great sufferer. The nature of her disease was such that it baffled the skill of the most able physicians. Resignation mingled with hope solaced her weary and sleepless hours. Patiently and without murmuring did she meet the wasting away of the casket that was soon to set the jewel free. All that kind and sympathizing friends could do to alleviate her sufferings was done. Her every wish was granted. But how vain all human efforts, when the Master calls "come home." As the taper in the socket goes out, her life sweetly and peacefully passed away. "Death loves a shining mark." How truthful the saying in the death of Mrs. Rider, - sweetness of disposition, retiring and modest in demeanor, cheerful and buoyant in spirit, kind and generous to neighbors and loving to relatives and friends were characteristics that marked her everyday life. Her domestic and social relations were always enabling and pleasing.
A husband, mother, sister and two brothers sadly mourn their loss, but to her it is infinite gain. She has gone to her reward where the full fruition of a well spent life shall be hers.
North Norwich, Aug. 24, 1874.
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Terrible Accident at Greene [Chenango Co. NY]
A heart-rending accident occurred at Greene on Saturday evening last, resulting in the death of Addie Bolt, a little girl about three years of age, daughter of Stephen Bolt, who lives near the railroad track at the Sand Cut below Greene. An older sister had gone down the track to a neighbors after a pail of milk, the little girl following her upon the track, although she was ordered to go back. The northern bound train was late, and soon emerging from the curve at Lansing Crossing, the engineer sounded his whistle having caught sight of the child, which he at first thought to be a dog or cat. He continued to sound the alarm, but the child never moved, and sat on the left rail, looking at the coming train until it was struck by the engine. from the time the child was seen until it was struck it was impossible to bring the train to a standstill. Upon reaching the body a terrible sight presented itself. One-half of the child was completely severed from the other, part lying on each side of the rail. The train was backed up and the body taken to its parents. Superintendent Thompson ordered a suitable coffin and proper arrangements for the funeral. Coroner Hand was notified but decided an inquest unnecessary.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 27, 1874
As the evening express train was coming into this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday and just as it had turned into the cut near the sand bank, the engineer discovered on the track a little child, two years old, daughter of Stephen Bolt, who lives near the track in that vicinity. The train was under full headway, and the engineer gave all the warning in his power but of ho avail. The child stood perfectly motionless and even looked at the engineer and laughed just as the engine struck it. It was run over and cut completely in two, just above the hips the head, trunk &c laying outside the track, and the hips and limbs on the inside. No blame rests upon those who had the train in charge, as eveyrthing possible was done to stop the train and warn the child who seemed to stand transfixed to the spot as if courting death. The mangled body presented a horrible and sickening sight, such as one as we never again wish to behold.
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A grandson of Hon. Henry S. Randall died on the 14th inst. under very painful circumstances. While playing with edged tools as children are fond of doing, the child, a bright little fellow, only eight years old, accidentally cut one of his thumbs at the base of the nail, inflicting what at that time was thought to be but a slight wound. Very soon afterward however, he was suddenly seized with "Tetanus" or Lock-jaw. The most skillful treatment proved inefficacious. He lingered for a few days in terrible agony and died in convulsions on Friday last. He was perfectly conscious, and would recognize those about him, in the extremity of his suffering. He was a child of more than ordinary intelligence. Deceased was a nephew of Mrs. D.L. Follett and Mrs. Dr. Mosher, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].
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A little son of Barney Riley, aged three years, fell into a fountain in front of his father's residence, in Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], on Thursday of last week, and was drowned. He had not been missed from the house more than fifteen minutes, before he was brought in lifeless.
A correspondent writes form Earlville [Madison Co. NY] that Martie Riley, youngest son of Barney Riley, was playing around the fountain by the roadside int he streets of Cazenovia, on the 20th inst., and fell in and was drowned. Martie's age was but three years. He had been gone form the house but fifteen minutes when he was carried in a corpse. [Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, Aug. 29, 1874]
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 27, 1874
Marriages
SMITH - MILNER: On Thursday, August 20th, at the residence of the bride's uncle, John Mitchell, Esq., by Rev. Samuel Scoville, Mr. Frank H. Smith to Miss Jennie M. [Milner] daughter of the late Thomas Milner, Esq., both of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].
Under the appropriate heading will be found the marriage notice of Frank Smith and Miss Jennie Milner, daughter of the late Thomas Milner, Esq., which occurred at the residence of the young lady's guardian, John Mitchell, Esq., on Thursday afternoon last. Though the wedding was in a measure a private affair except to the friends and relatives of the parties, it is understood to have been interesting and pleasant in the highest degree. The happy couple took the train at six o'clock for Saratoga and other enjoyable points.
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In the evening of Thursday, a brilliant though informal reception took place at Mr. Mitchell's in honor of his son Dr. John Mitchell, of Providence, and his accomplished bride. A large number of the friends and acquaintances of both the elder and younger Mr. Mitchell called during the evening to pay their respects, and to leave with the newly married pair their warm congratulations and good wishes for their health and prosperity. A elegant collation was spread for the callers. Though the Doctor has gone out from among us to occupy a more extended field of usefulness, he leaves behind him the remembrance of a well spent youth, and a thorough and exhaustive preparation for professional life. In his new home and social and business relations, he bears with him the best wishes of our entire community.
Deaths
VOSBURGH: In German [Chenango Co. NY], on Friday, August 21st, after a lingering illness, Peter Vosburgh, aged 82? years. Deceased was the father of Martin P. and Cornelius Vosburgh, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]. He had lived in German for upwards of fifty years and was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him.
Samuel Hodges one of the oldest inhabitants of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], was buried on the 20th. His age was 80 years.
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 26, 1874
Death
TOWER: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th, Bertha A. [Tower] daughter of Mr. E.M. Tower, aged 11 years.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 27, 1874
Marriage
At the residence of Mr. Wm. L. Tuttle, in Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 15th, by Rev. A.C. Sperry, Mr. Henry L. Tuttle to Miss Amanda Wayman, both of Fenton.
Deaths
At the residence of her son F.D. Race, in this town, [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 23d, Mrs. Annie Race, wife of Nicholas Race, deceased, ager 78 years and 8 months.
In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 18th, of typhoid fever, Mr. Charles S. Hall, aged 33 years.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 29, 1874
Deaths
HOXIE: In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], July 25th, Mrs. Ellen W. [Hoxie] wife of George T. Hoxie, aged 27 years.
FERRIS: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 22d, Clayton [Ferris] infant son of Morell D. and Oliva Ferris, of DeKalb, Ill. aged 1 year.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 29, 1874
In our issue of May 23d we published a somewhat lengthy article relating to the death, in the State of Wisconsin, of a "Mysterious Stranger," who was identified as one Isaac H. Andrews, a former resident of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], and a lawyer of considerable ability at the time of his departure from that place. Like all other articles published in country papers it soon passed from the mind of the reader and was buried with that which is of the past. Little did we think that in our midst lived the only surviving brother of this "Mysterious Stranger," the last member of a large family that has been broken up by the death of parents and scattered over the wide world to seek their own living and fight the battles of life. On Monday afternoon last a gentleman presented himself at our office and asked if we had published such an article. On being informed that we had, he told us his story. He gave his name as John Andrews, stating that he lives near Dibble's Mills, about halfway between this village and Franklin [Delaware Co. NY]. Mr. Andrews said that he had during the past four or five years been making strenuous efforts to find the brother described in the article of May 23d. The last that he knew of him he was in California, where he went in search of gold, going with a party by the "overland" route years ago, since which time he has heard nothing from him until last Thursday, when he happened to find and read the above-mentioned article. He had written letters to various points in California, and had sent by men who were going there, but he was not to be found. As a last resort to find him he consulted a clairvoyant who at one proceeded to give him a correct description of the lost brother and said that he was living in Nebraska, and again he made a fruitless search. The article contains the post office address of the man with whom he lived at the time of his death, and Mr. Andrews is now going to write to him to learn, if possible, more of the long lost and departed brother. This is a sad but true story, and Mr. Andrews is entitled to much sympathy in his bereavement.
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