Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 8, 1874
Marriages
BRYANT - CRUM: At the residence of the bride's father, in Bath, Steuben Co. [NY], Sept. 29th, Dr. Joseph Bryant of New York, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Annette? A. Crum, all of the former place.
SHEPHERD -JAQUAY: In West Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. -?-, by Rev. D. Murey, Mr. Horace Shepherd to Miss Ellen M. Jaquay, both of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
NOYES: At Steamboat Hook, Iowa, Sept. 27th, Mr. William Noyes formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 50 years, brother of Daniel and Thomas Noyes, of this place.
DUNNING: In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 2d, Ellen [Dunning], wife of John Dunning aged 64 years. Deceased was in feeble health for several years, and being assured that she must die, she gave parting advice to her children and bade goodbye to her friends around and trusting in the promises of her Savior, calmly and peacefully passed away. 'Our mother, how we miss her."
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The funeral of Edward Childs, who was killed on Tuesday of last week at the collision on the D.L.&W. Railroad, took place on Thursday afternoon last, the services being held at the residence of Mrs. B. Harris, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Rev. D.E. Loveridge officiating. There was a large attendance of Knights Templar and Odd Fellows, of which organizations the deceased was an esteemed member, and of citizens generally, and the services were very impressive.
The remains of the boy Hickey, who was killed at the same time, were also buried on Thursday afternoon.
Orange W. Emmons, who was riding in the cab of the engine, and who was severely bruised and burned was removed from the residence of Mr. Rhodes, near the scene of the accident, to his home in this village, on Wednesday of last week. Although his injuries are severe, hopes are entertained of his recovery.
Mrs. Faulkner, of Fish Creek, who left the Midland at this station, and took the valley road, fearing to cross Lyon Brook bridge, and who was badly injured, is still at the Chenango House in this village and recovering.
So far as we can learn, all others who were more or less injured by the collision are doing well.
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 8, 1874
Deaths
DRAPER: In Granby, Oswego County [NY], Sept. 25th, 1874, after an illness of five weeks, Mrs. Mary L. Draper, wife of John D. Draper, and daughter of Ambrose and Lucretia Thomson, formerly of Plymouth, Chenango County [NY], aged 20 years and 6 months.
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Died: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday the 6th inst., after a lingering illness, Mrs. Hannah [Brown], widow of the late Eleazer Brown, aged 74 years.
Mrs. Brown was really a pioneer in our midst, for she was born in this town, just across the river and but a short distance from the house in which she died. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Hascal Ransford, Sr., who it will be remembered were the first couple married in this town. Mr. and Mrs. Brown lived here during their entire married lives, enjoying the respect and confidence of the entire community. Since her husband's death, Mrs. B. has resided with her son-in-law, Hon. Russell A Young, upon the old homestead and during her long sickness has received from him and his family unremitting kindness and attention. But she has passed away, gone to join the companion of her youth and the children that have gone before. She leaves a memory cherished by all that knew her, and her Christian virtues and we believe she is now in the possession of the reward of the just.
Her funeral will take place today at 2 o'clock P.M., from the residence of Mr. Young.
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 7, 1874
Death
The death of Fitch Ford, Esq., of this village [Franklin, Delaware Co. NY], was very sudden, on Friday night last. He took tea with the family after which he laid down on the settee and went to sleep. After some time, he awoke and went to his bedroom, undressed himself and retired. He made no noise whatever, with the exception of coughing once or twice, which his daughter, Mrs. Edward Abell, heard. Just before Mrs. Abell was to retire, she went to his room and spoke to him twice, and receiving no answer, touched him, when it was discovered he was dead. What caused his death is not known but is supposed to be a second stroke of paralysis, the first one of which he had some years since. Franklin Register
Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 8, 1874
Marriage
In German [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, by Rev. J.K. Desarest, Mr. Joseph Gilliland to Miss Eliza? E. [McKee] daughter of Joseph McKee, Esq., both of German.
Deaths
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Miss Nellie [Fitch], daughter of Mason Fitch, aged 19 years 7 months.
In Nineveh, Broom Co. [NY], at the residence of her son James W. Oliver, Mrs. Catherine Oliver, aged 59 years, mother of Thos E. Oliver, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of J.C. Philley, Sept. 23d, Ann [Utter] widow of Samuel? Utter, late of Colesville [Broome Co. NY]. Her disease was consumption. Slowly she wasted away and was ready to depart and be with Christ. Only waiting for the call to bear her over the river of death, there to meet with loved ones on the other shore.
I have seen those most loving and lovely / Pass over the death river's tide, / And today by day fully do I see them, / Rejoicing on the opposite side.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 10, 1874
Verdict of the Coroner's Jury
The following is the Verdict of the Jury summoned by Coroner Hand to inquire as to the cause and circumstances of the death of Mr. Edward Childs and James Hickey who were killed and burned at the time of the collision on the D.L.&W. Railroad, near Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], last week:
"At an inquest indented and taken this 29th, 30th and 1st and 2d day of September and October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seventy four, for the People of the State of New York, in the village of Norwich in said County [Chenango Co. NY], before S.M. Hand, one of the Coroners of said County on view of the body of Edward Childs then and there lying dead upon the oath of Delos Fowlston, John W. Redington, Jedediah R. Wheeler, Jr., Chas. Cox, Ira Spaulding, Michael Conway, Henry L. Morse, James W. Thompson, Wm. G. Mandeville and Levi P. Webster, good and lawful men of said County, who being sworn and charged to enquire how and after what manner said Edward Childs came to his death, do say, upon oath aforesaid, that Edward Childs while in the discharge of his duties as Postmaster or Mail Agent with an express Train of Railroad Cars which was moving south on the Del., Lack. & Western R. Road, on the morning of Sept. 29th, between Norwich and Oxford and when at a place 6-1/2 miles south of Norwich, at a curve of the Rail Road in a deep cut, then and there came to his death by reason of a collision of said Express train of cars with a gravel train of cars which was standing on the track on said curve and within said deep cut in consequence of the inexcusable negligence of Nehemiah A. Smith, who had the charge of said gravel train as Conductor and Engineer to properly attend to the time of his watch, and in consequence of his culpable neglect to obey the order of Rule 22d of the Time Table and printed regulations for the D.L.&W. Railroad which read as follows: "Trains required to stop between the stations on the Road from any cause must immediately send out signals in both directions to warn approaching trains and the conductor must do so at all times and places having no right to suppose that there are no trains approaching."
And the said Jurors do further say upon their oaths as aforesaid that the evidence in this inquest reveals the fact that said Nehemiah A. Smith has habitually neglected obedience to said Rule 22 since his employment on said Road, and that there has not been that care by the proper officers to require obedience to the rules that is designed to secure the safety of the passengers travelling on said D.L.&W. Railroad.
In witness whereof, as well the said Coroner as the Jurors aforesaid, have to this inquisition set their hands and seals on this 2d day of October 1874."
The coroner issued his warrant for the arrest of Smith, and he was held to bail in the sum of $4000, John Shattuck and Solomon Bundy becoming his bondsmen.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, October 10, 1874
Marriage
Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 7th. Editor Republican: Last Wednesday evening being the fifteenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus N. Mills, about 80 of their relatives and friends surprised them with their presence and their presents. Among the guests present we noticed Mrs. Rufus Utley, Mrs. Homer Smith, Drs. Clark, of Guilford, etc., etc. Among the presents was a beautiful China tea set, from the bride's father, Rev. Erastus P. Smith. The company dispersed before the end of the memorable anniversary, wishing "many happy returns": of the day. The unanimous expression of those present was that they had a delightful time.
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