Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 17, 1874
Marriages
YOUNG - HANN: In Andover, N.Y. [Allegany Co.], August 20th?, by Rev. O.LO. Gibson, Mr. Julian S. Young of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lottie E. Hann, of the former place.
HOAG - SARGENT: At the residence of the bride's parents in South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th, by Rev. A. Lindsay, Mr. Ira hoag of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ada Sargent of South New Berlin.
Deaths
PADGETT: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, Melissa E. Padgett, aged 14 years.
SYMONDS: In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, Julia A. [Symonds] daughter of George and Sarah A. Symonds, aged 15 years.
PALMER: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th, Annis [Palmer] widow of the late Hon. Grant B. Palmer, and mother of Mrs. Jerry Medbury, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 72 years.
HYER: In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], August 2d, Mr. William G. Hyer in the 80th year of his age. Dear father, we miss thee at home, but our loss, we trust, is thy unlimited gain.
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 17, 1874
Marriages
DWIGHT - BURNAP: In German [Chenango Co. NY], September 8th, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. John G. Dwight of German and Miss Frances Burnap, of the same place.
PAUL - BACKUS: In Providence, R.I. September 8th, by the Rev. H.T. Arnold, Mr. Andrew J. Paul of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Jennie Backus of Providence, R.I.
Death
FULLER: In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] September 2d, Sylvia Fuller, wife of Dea. Isaac Fuller, aged 57 years.
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 16, 1874
Marriage
SHERWOOD - KATHAN: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th, at the residence of Henry Balcom by Rev. Dr. Ayrault, Edwin C. Sherwood of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Cora E. Kathan of this village.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 17, 1874
Marriages
At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Eugene Cline, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Esther M. Gilliland, of German [Chenango Co NY].
At Sault Ste Mary, Mich. Aug. 10th, by Rev. Mr. Easterday, Mr. W.C. Cohoon, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Carrie Cole, of Detroit, Mich.
At Steamboat Rock, Iowa, at the residence of her uncle, H.P. Halenbeck, Sept. 1st, Mr. D.W. Turner to Miss Frank Race, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
Paper Wedding: some time ago, it was arranged by Seeley Merriam and wife of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], to celebrate the 3d anniversary of their marriage in an appropriate way, and, in looking over the law and customs, they found that the way appropriate must be a paper wedding. At first, they were filled with sorrow, because it could not be a silver or a golden wedding, for then what presents might come in. But soon they began to consider that greenbacks, bonds and mortgages, bank notes, &c., &c, could be given, at a paper wedding. So, the invitations were sent out, to those who would be most likely to respond favorably in addition to the large circle of relatives. The time appointed was Friday, Sept. 4th, at 6 P.M., and about that time, loads of invited ones, from every point of compass, were pointing toward the hospitable mansion of the expectant family and soon, their house, was literally filled with happy guests, and their ample barns and yards with horses and carriages. A competent corps of ostlers and waiters, were in attendance, at every point, where assistance was required and "all went merry as a marriage bell."
The smiling groom and his accomplished wife were fully equal to the occasion, meeting each of the guests with a true and hearty old time welcome, while a suggestive table, in Mrs. Merrian's best style, stood, literally loaded, in the dining room, with the choicest dainties.
At about ten o'clock, Mr. E. Haynes, of Oxford, passed through the rooms, with a well laden cake basket, in one hand and ringing a bell, with the other, as a sort of hint, that the eating hour was close at hand. The large company was then called to order, and was addressed in a few well-chosen words, by the one who married them three years before, and prayer was offered. Then came the eating, and oh! what satisfaction reigned throughout the hungry multitude.
The whole evening was enlivened by appropriate music, excellent singing, good wishes, well expressed, and the fine display of gifts, arranged in the spacious hall: chromos, books, photograph albums, toilet boxes, engravings, photographs, paintings, paper pails, &c., in almost endless variety, and better than all, the good wishes that accompanied each gift. Altogether, it was an enjoyable affair, and a perfect success. May they live to celebrate their silver and golden weddings, was the wish, of all present and the writer would add to this, may all the years of their married life be as full of happiness as have been the three, since Sept. 4th, 1871. J.H. Sage.
Deaths
At the residence of Henry Elliott, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, Mrs. Susannah [Elliott] widow of the late Charles R. Elliott, aged 82 years.
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In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 12th, Mr. John Stoughton, aged 62 years.
Suddenly was this esteemed Christian friend and brother summoned away from the associations of life. On the first Sunday of this month, he was in his place in the Sanctuary as was his wont and participating in the Communion of the body and blood of Christ, and the next Lord's day his spirit had gone to join another, higher, holier Communion of the "saints in light." It is an inexpressible comfort to know, that as God's Providence orders the departure of those who have served him faithfully here, they are so well prepared for the change, sudden though it be, which takes them out of life. This departed Christian brother was remarkable for his consistency and faithfulness as a disciple of the Saviour, always in attendance on the means of grace, and most correct in habit and life. We are not aware that he left an enemy behind him in the world. He was a man of few words, careful of speech, gentle and modest in bearing, quiet and retiring, yet with a well-informed mind, devoted to reading and with a discriminating judgment in what he read. A person must have known him well as the writer of this sketch did to know the decided literary taste which marked his mental habits and the case with which, when the subject was well opened, he could follow out a line of interesting and profitable discourse. A man of strict integrity and conscientiousness in all his ways and dealings we shall miss the example of true Christian character exhibited in his life. It seems like a dream that he has passed away, and it was a painful sadness that the power of speech was wholly lost in the paralysis with which he was smitten. The body began to die at once under the sudden summons but the spirit lives and grows bright and happy forever in the Paradise of God. There may we meet him again beneath the Redeemer's face.
Death of John Stoughton: On Wednesday of last week, Mr. John Stoughton of this village, while at work in Morrell's shop, was suddenly seized with a paralytic stroke. He was removed to his residence by friends and gradually sank until Saturday night, when his gentle spirit passed out and over the river.
Mr. Stoughton was an old resident of this place, and one of our most respected and honored citizens. He was a man of quiet and reserved habits of strict integrity and his character stood out in his daily life a perfect monument of purity and goodness. He was a man of extensive reading and well conversant with the literature of the day.
We shall miss his quiet figure on our streets and in our office which he frequently visited, but there is a consolation in the thought that this good man is now enjoying the reward of the honest Christian soldier, and that his pure spirit is now winging its flight amid the balmy air of the celestial paradise above, and his feet can rest when weary, upon the golden street of the New Jerusalem.
To the young in our midst, we would hold up the character of John Stoughton as worthy of emulation, for he was one of God's noblest works, an honest, Christian man.
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Death of John M. Mason: It is a sad duty that we are obliged to record the death of John M. mason, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], who expired Sept. 6, in the 33d year of his age, after a protracted and painful sickness. He came to this place some four years ago a perfect stranger, and very few men in so brief a time made so many friends. All who knew him remember well his kind and amiable disposition, his modest and unassuming deportment, and his friendly manly bearing won the respect of all. Mr. Mason in the early stages of the rebellion volunteered as a private in the army, and after three years of honorable service returned dangerously wounded, for which he has ever since received a pension. He leaves a wife and one child. A kind and loving husband and father, a social and friendly neighbor has gone, and while we mingle our tears and sympathy with the bereaved family and friends, we can but feel that a good man has passed away. "A good man is better than riches" is as true now as when uttered by the lips of inspiration. "May he rest in peace."
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 19, 1874
Deaths
SABIN: In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 7th, 1874, S.D. Sabin, aged 68 years and 3 months.
CONGER: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, Mr. Charles P. Conger, aged 65 years.
In Memorium: This week is imposed upon us the sorrowful duty of recording the death of one of our highly esteemed residents. Mrs. Martha C. Swan, wife of Mr. Thomas Swan, died at her residence, about two miles east of Sherburne village on Monday, Sept. 14th. The funeral took place at the house on Tuesday afternoon, when a large concourse of friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the virtues of the deceased. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.L. Burrows. Mrs. Swan was born in this town in the year 1832, where she has resided during the greater part of her life and was married in 1855. She was baptized in the P.E. Church, April 12th, 1872, and confirmed in May of the same year. She has been an invalid for several years but was only confined to her room a few weeks before her death. During all her sickness she exercised great patience, bearing her affliction with submissiveness and without complaint. Her trust never failed her in Him who "Can make a dying bed, feel soft as downy pillows are." The bereaved family have the warmest sympathy and regards of the entire community.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, September 19, 1874
Marriage
On Tuesday evening, Sept. 8th, Miss Rosalie Finch, of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY], a deaf mute, was united in marriage to Mr. O.W. Evans, also a mute, which certainly forms a matrimonial tie extraordinary. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.W. Weiss, of Mt. Upton. A daughter of the bridegroom by a former marriage acted as interpreter. The young lady, whose parents were deaf mutes, has all her senses perfect and converses readily in the deaf mute language. The bride received several handsome presents from Mr. C.W. Rockwell and other friends. The best wishes of the community attend the happy pair.
Death
Charles Skinner, son of Amasa Skinner of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], was accidentally killed at Bangor, Me., on the 1st inst. He was a conductor on one of the many railroads leading out of that city, and much respected. He was 26 years of age.
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