Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 4, 1875
Deaths
HICKS: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday morning, Jan. 31st, of pneumonia, Mr. John P. Hicks, aged 55 years.
The announcement of the death of this gentleman, which occurred on Sunday morning last, after a very brief illness, was received with sorrow by all classes of our citizens. Having for several days previous to his illness been in attendance at the sick bed of Postmaster Barnett, it was not generally known that the faithful nurse was himself ill, until the morning of Sunday, when it was announced that he was dead. Deceased was a native of England and came to this country when a youth. For many years he has resided in this village, where he has enjoyed the respect and esteem of the entire community. An upright man, kind and unassuming in his manner, ever ready to assist those in sickness or affliction, he had a strong hold on the hearts of our people, by whom he will be much missed. He died of typhoid pneumonia. His age was 55 years, and he leaves a widow, but no children.
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Mr. Hicks was born in England and emigrated to this village in the year 1837. Here he has resided ever since, though he has visited the land of his birth four or five times. he was well known by most of our people and though his walk has been an humble one, he has proved himself one of the most worthy and useful among us. Whatever position in life it has been his fortune to fill, we believe we but re-echo the verdict of all - He filled it well. His kind offices in sickness and health will never be forgotten, indeed in every station he will be missed. He was an affectionate husband and son, a warm friend, a kind neighbor, a good citizen, a Christian gentleman, and an earnest man. He has gone to his rest and the reward with followeth. [Chenango Telegraph, Feb. 4, 1875]
DAVIS: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 31st, of pneumonia, Willie V.C. [Davis} son of Darwin Davis, aged 15 years.
CUSHMAN: In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 31st, Ruth [Cushman] wife of Danforth R. Cushman, Esq. aged 65 years.
BRYANT: In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 31st, of typhoid pneumonia, Emily E. [Bryant] wife of Calvin L. Bryant, and sister of William C. Mian, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 40 years.
WEBB: At the residence of her brother-in-law G.T. Knapp at Lyon Brook [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 7th, Julia F. Webb aged 48 years, 5 months and 21 days.
WEBB: at the residence of his son, B.J. Webb in Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], Jan. 22d, Mr. George K. Webb aged 56 years, 1 month and 8 days, formerly of King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY].
MAXSON: In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], Jan. 28th, Mr. Paul C. Maxson, aged 70 years, formerly of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].
MEDBURY: In Rochester [Monroe Co. NY], Jan. 19th, of consumption, Mr. J. Edgar Medbury only son of Thomas Medbury, aged 22 years.
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BARBER: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday morning, Jan. 17th, after a very brief and painful illness, Agnes [Barber] widow of the late Benjamin Barber, aged 80 years and 21 days.
A death so triumphant deserves more than a passing notice. Agnes Finn was born in Burlington, Otsego Co. N.Y., Dec. 24th, 1794, from whence her parents removed to Sherburne during her early childhood. She was converted while young and united with the Baptist Church at Earlville. In 1823 she was married to Benjamin Barber of Smyrna and became a member of the church at that place, where they resided more than thirty years, until they removed to Norwich, where she retained her membership until her death, a period of over twenty years.
While we do not approve of unduly eulogizing the departed, aware that all have the failings of human nature, yet it is but just to state that grace did wonderfully refine the noble mind and warm, kind heart. Especially during the last few years had she seemed rapidly ripening for the glories of the upp er world. She was conversant with Death, often being heard to say, while about her work: "O Death! where is thy sting?" And this familiarity caused no gloom, but rather a hallowed cheerfulness. And when the sudden summons came, she rejoiced in the realization of her long-cherished desire to go to join departed loved ones, and as she said when dying "And best of all, I shall see Jesus." When asked by her pastor if she saw over on the other shore, she replied: "Not yet, but I anticipate."
Her mind was remarkably clear to the last, except at very brief intervals, and her affectionate interest in the welfare of those she must so soon leave was earnestly expressed. She gave blessed testimony to the sustaining presence of "the Saviour who had been so precious to her so many years" left a tender message to an absent unconverted one to try to become a Christian and in reply to the question whether she saw any of the friends on the other side, she said, with earnestness, although her tongue was almost palsied in death, "No but I'm happy." These were nearly her last distinct words.
The King of Terrors met a triumphant conqueror, for Jesus, the victory ever Death, dwelt in her heart, and she gently passed from the toils of eighty years, into the glorious "rest that remains to the people of God."
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 3, 1875
Marriage
Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]: One of the most pleasant parties of the season occurred on Tuesday evening last, at the house of Eugene Bunnell, it being the fifth anniversary of their marriage. Their many friends, resolved to "assist" them in celebrating their wooden wedding, arrangements were made and cards of invitation sent out as quietly as the falling of the snow flake, and at the appointed time, friends came pouring in, each bringing congratulations, best wishes, baskets and mysterious parcels until the pleasant home of the young couple was filled with good things and smiling faces, "and bright the lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men." Not quite "a thousand hearts beat happily", but something toward it, "and all went merry as a marriage bell" and when a little later "music arose with its voluptuous swell" "soft eyes looked love to eyes, and spake again," and all, with one consent went gaily tripping the "light fantastic toe," and "the mirth and fun grew fast and furious" until the "wee sma' hours agant the swal."
Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell were made the recipients of numerous gifts, which were handsome and of great variety, among them were an elegant marble topped table, a what-not of black walnut, brackets, mirrors, &c. The affair was a perfect success. May Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell trip lightly over the trials along the path of life and may they "live long and prosper."
Deaths
WORDEN: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 29th, Abigail Worden, aged 67 years.
SYMONDS: At South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 27th, Sarah A. [Symonds] wife of George Symonds, aged 59 years.
MARVIN: In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 19th, Betsey [Marvin], wife of Wm. Marvin, aged 58 years.
TAINTOR: In Harford, Cortland Co. [NY], Jan. 26, Mr. Horace M. Taintor, aged 28 years. He was a son of Erving Taintor, Esq. of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].
IRONS: In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Jan. 18th, Mr. Orlando Irons, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] , aged 65 years.
Mr. H.S. Read received by telegraph Monday the sad announcement of the death of his son-in-law, Edward Bradley, who was a resident of Port Henry, Essex County, N.Y. No particulars were received, and the news of his death was very sudden, as the last letter received from him some two weeks since said that he had been ill but was recovering.
Mr. Bradley was a native of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], where his parents reside, and for a number of years was employed as bookkeeper in the Store of Clarke Brothers in this village, about two years since he gave up bookkeeping and accepted a position as traveling salesman for a Utica firm, later he gave that up and went to Port Henry where he was in the employ of a Railroad Company, having resided there but a few months. During his residence in Oxford he was a prominent member of the Fire department and Masonic order, and his genial disposition frank and manly manner won for him the respect and esteem of the community at large. He leaves a young wife, to whom he had been married only a little over two years, and a large circle of friends to mourn his untimely death.
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