Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, January 7. 1875
Marriages
SHAVER - ESTES: At the residence of J.B. Sherwood, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31st, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Charles R. Shaver of Verona [Oneida Co. NY], to Miss Ella A. Estes of Norwich.
BURLISON - SQUIRES: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31st, by Rev. W.H. Waldron, Mr. Caleb R. Burlison of Norwich, to Miss Sarah L. Squires of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].
ASHCRAFT - BROWN: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. W.H. Waldron, Mr. George H. Ashcraft of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie E. Brown, of German [Chenango Co. NY].
BELLINGER - LANCTON: In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31st, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Charles H. Bellinger to Miss Caroline Lancton, all of Otselic.
REYNOLDS - CLEVELAND: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, at the M.E. Church, by Rev. A.F. Brown, Mr. Devillo Reynolds of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Artlissa M. Cleveland, of Smyrna.
CRAFEY - BROOKINS: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 23d, at the M.E. Parsonage, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Wilson S. Chafey of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Almedia L. Brookins, of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].
AVERY - TABER: In Lenox [Madison Co. NY], Dec. 31st, by Rev. C.H. Bonney, Mr. George Avery, of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Jennie Taber of Lenox.
RISLEY - PERKINS: At Lower Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 29th, by Rev. H.C. Wilber, Mr. Orville Risley of New Hartford [Oneida Co. NY], to Miss Adah L. Perkins of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].
SARLE - LOGAN: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. Mr. Sage, Mr. T. Herbert Sarle of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Libbie Logan of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY].
WILLIAMS - ABBOTT: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 24th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. James A. Williams to Miss Mary A. Abbott, all of Sherburne.
ALDRIDGE- DAVISON: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31st, by Rev. Mr. Loveridge, Mr. Moses Aldridge of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Davison of Sherburne.
BUTLER - YOUNG: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. J.C. Shelland, Mr. Asa M. Butler to Miss Ella M. Young.
REED - YOUNG: At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Edwin Reed to Miss Emma G. Young.
Deaths
CLARK: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 5th, Bathsheba Clark, aged 77 years.
KNOWLES: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 29th, Eliza [Knowles], wife of Robert M. Knowles, aged 28 years and 6 months.
SPAULDING: In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 29th, Mrs. Clarissa Spaulding aged 70 years and 6 months.
TAYLOR: At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 1st, Mrs. Almira Taylor aged 52 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]
BUMPUS: On Crumb Hill [Cattaraugus Co. NY], Dec. 20th, Miss Carrie L. Bumpas, aged 22 years.
CARR: At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Bacheller in King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 26th, Mrs. Esther Carr, aged 67 years. Her end was peace. She was a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor, and affectionate friend - in truth, a quiet, excellent Christian, and for forty-six years an esteemed member of the Congregational Chruch. The funeral took place on the 29th, and her remains were deposited in the Norwich Cemetery, surrounded till the last by her bereaved husband and family.
BENNETT: At Fort Abercrombie, Dakota Territory Dec. 23d, Amarintha [Bennett] daughter of Capt. Clarence and Biotha Bennett, aged 3 months. The body was sent by express and now rests peacefully in the family grounds of the Norwich Cemetery [Chenango Co. NY].
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BABCOCK: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31st, Mrs. Catherine E. Babcock, wife of John E. Babcock, Esq., aged 52 years.
The announcement of the death of this estimable lady, who from girlhood has been a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], was received with profound sorrow by a large circle of friends. Her loss will be deeply felt, not only by the home circle, from which she has been so suddenly removed, but by the church of which she was a consistent and beloved member and by the community in which she has so many years resided. her funeral was largely attended at her late residence on Sunday afternoon last, Rev. Mr. Loveridge officiating. We are indebted to that gentleman for the following merited tribute to her worth.
"We offer a passing tribute to one whose heart and life were an honor to womankind. The memory of Mrs. Catherine E. Babcock will be long cherished by many fond hearts. She filled her place in society nobly. She was a large pattern of womanhood. She had by nature a gift of true ladyhood, and by grace, that "ornament of a meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God of great price." She had a modest and retiring nature, as true worth ever has, and that endowment which is the fairest jewel in the setting of Human virtues - unselfishness. She often in beautiful devotion forgot herself. She seldom forgot others. She thought of herself last of all. In her last sickness, under great bodily pain and weakness, she uttered no murmur. Her great anxiety was lest those who ministered to her should suffer for her sake. Through all the vicissitudes and sorrows incident to human life, she kept the same cheerfulness and sweetness of mind. A root of bitterness often grows from life's trials, but none found place in her heart. She retained the same loving truthfulness, the same gladness of heart, in the happiness of others. Her heart never grew old, save in life's true ripeness. the brave spirit, brave in its tenderness, over the loving, devoted wife, ever the tender and thoughtful mother. "Faithful in all her house," she was a worthy disciple at the Master, faithful to His commands, active and zealous, working in a quiet, unobtrusive way, that has more in it of true love and duty than of ostentation - that way that pleases Christ so well, but too uncommon. "There remaineth a rest for the people of God." We pause here, lest we violate that meekness of spirit she loved so well, or by many words mar her retiringness of soul."
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Suddenly, in Olena, Ill. Dec. 30th, Mr. George R. Day of Norwich, aged 43 years.
At the hour of our going to press on Wednesday afternoon of last week, we had barely time to announce the death of George R. Day, a well-known and highly respected citizen of this place, which occurred at an early hour that morning, at Olena, Ill. whither he had gone a week previous.
His remains reached this village, via the D.L.&W. Railroad on Saturday morning last, accompanied by Mr. William Thompson, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] who had been his traveling companion throughout his journey. A large number of citizens, including members of the Fire Department, with which he was connected, assembled at the depot upon the arrival of the train, and escorted the remains to his late residence, where his stricken family and relatives awaited them.
On Sabbath morning there was an unusually large attendance at the funeral, members of the Steamer company and others of the Fire Department appearing with appropriate badges and taking part in the solemnities of the occasion. Services were held in the M.E. Church, of which deceased was an active member, and were conducted by Rev. W.J. Judd, the pastor. The exercises were very impressive and the allusions to the departed, so feelingly made by his pastor and friend, met with many a tearful response form the large audience, evincing their estimate of his worth as a citizen and a brother.
The remains were interred in the village cemetery, in the presence of a large number of sympathizing relatives and friends.
We have been favored with the following particulars of the death of Mr. Day, written by an intimate friend, which will be read with interest by those who knew him:
"The death of him whose name stands at the head of this article, has made a profound impression in this community. all classes untie in expressions of regret that he is gone. Its very suddenness has shocked all hearts, while the fact that he died a thousand miles from home has intensified our grief and sorrow.
"He left his home for the west on Tuesday, the 22d of December, to be absent about two weeks. He reached his friends in the western part of Illinois on Friday morning - Christmas day. He was well and cheerful that day, and attended a Festival in the evening, where he took cold. He did not feel well on Saturday, and Sunday he was very sick with pleura-pneumonia. On Monday night he seemed to be better, but Tuesday was worse, and Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock he died.
"His remains were brought immediately home, accompanied by Mr. William Thomson, of Mt. Upton, who went with him to the west. they reached here on Saturday last. His funeral was attended in the M.E. Church on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and though there was services in all the other churches, the house was crowded to its utmost capacity. Many came in from the country for miles around. About seventy of the firemen attended in a body, to show their respects to their deceased comrade. All hearts seemed to be in sympathy with the solemnity and sorrow of the occasion. At the close of the service he was buried int he Norwich Cemetery. Everything connected with the funeral passed off in the most satisfactory manner, under the direction of Mr. N.B. Watkins.
"Mr. Day was born in this town, and not far from this village, July 25, 1831. He has always lived in this County, and most of the time in this place. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss.
"He became a member of the M.E. Church about twenty years ago, and he has always been active, consistent and useful. He has generally held some office in the church since his connection with it, and at the time of his death was both class leader and trustee.
"He was liberal and generous with his means to support the church, or any other worthy object that was presented. He was very much interested in the temperance work and was one of the officers of the Union Temperance Association of this village. He was connected with the Steamer Company, of the Fire Department, and was one of its most efficient members.
"As a businessman, Mr. Day was very correct. He carefully met all of his obligations. His word was as good as his note, and he stood high int he estimation of the reliable businessmen of this community.
"He was warmly attached to his family and friends. His last words were "I wish I could see Hattie," meaning his wife, and expressed a longing desire to see her face once more.
"His death is a great loss to the cause of morals and religion in general, and to the M.E. Church in particular. May that mysterious Providence which has removed him from us so suddenly, raise up someone else to take his pace."
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, January 7, 1875
Marriage
BENNETT - SEACORD: At the residence of the bride's father, in Truxton, N.Y., Dec. 30, by Rev. L. Lawton, Mr. George Bennett of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Eva M. Seacord, daughter of Dea. Wm. R. Seacord of Truxton.
Death
Joseph Walker, formerly a conductor upon the Midland Railroad, died at Oswego on Monday morning last. He has had a lingering sickness, induced by injuries received while in the discharge of his duties as Conductor. He is spoken of as always kind, courteous and affable in the discharge of his duties, and as a favorite with the traveling public. He was a member of Norwich Commandery and enjoyed the confidence and respect of his brother Sir Knights.
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, January 6, 1875
Deaths
NICHOLS: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of Mr. Anson L. Cary, Mr. Jacob Nichols, aged 73 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY]
HAYNES: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], ca Jan. 1st, Mr. Jonas Haynes, aged 78 years. Mr. Haynes has spent the greater part of his life in Guilford, in the prime of life he united with the Episcopal Chruch, and for many years has filled the office of Senior Warden. A man of sterling worth, respected and esteemed by all, honest and upright in the extreme, discreet in his judgment, firm in his friendship, he has stood as a pillar of strength in this community, in the Church and in his family, he has passed away, and we shall know his place no more, but the sweet remembrance of the just, shall flourish when he sleeps in dust.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, January 7, 1875
Marriages
At Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. H. Lyman, Mr. Cassius M. Parker, of Versailles, N.Y. [Cattaraugus Co.] to Miss Adlla Day of the former place.
In Barker [Broome Co. NY], Dec. 24th, by Rev. Wm. Palmer, Mr. Julius C. Lewis to Mary Kenyon.
In Sherburne, Dec. 31st, at the residence of the bride's father, Charles Davidson by Rev. Mr. Loveridge, Mr. Moses Aldridge of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary Davison of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 2, 1875
Deaths
WEAVER: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, 1874, Mr. Jehial Weaver, aged 63 years.
BRIGGS: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 6th, 1874, of scarlet fever, Ada [Briggs] daughter of Mrs. R. Briggs, aged 4 years.
HOLMAN: At Sargents Bluff, Dec. 19th, 1874, Meda Cole [Holman] wife of Jerome Holman and sister to Mrs. Dr. M.H. Fish of this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], aged 29 years. The subject of this notice was destined to unite in her life the extremes which fall to the lot of but few. A year ago, she came to Utica and had removed from her tongue what appeared to be a tumor. In June last she journeyed across the State to look once more upon the features of her mother who was dying of cancer at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. M.H. Fish, but arrived to learn that her parent had been buried two days. She again sought relief from the malady which afflicted her at the hand of the surgeons of this State but received no encouragement. She returned, finally, to yield up her breath in her new and distant home. She was a person with pleasing manners, which made her many friends to whom the news of her early removal from their social circles, in which she was a favorite and an ornament will being sadness. But they have the consolation that she died happy in the Christian faith.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, January 9, 1875
Marriages
LOW - BALCOM: At the residence of the bride's father, in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 31st, 1874, by the Rev. Stephen Wood, Mr. Luke Low and Miss Lois B. Balcom, daughter of Mr. Francis Balcom.
DECKER - GODFREY: At the parsonage of Emanuel Chruch in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], on the 6th inst. Mr. James A. Decker of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Minnie Godfrey of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
SHIPMAN: In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th inst., Julius Deloss Shipman, aged 18 years.
HENRY: In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on the 5th inst. Nettie [Henry] daughter of Mr. Myron Henry, aged 10 years.
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