Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 5, 1875
Marriages
ELMER - KENNARD: In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], June 2d, by Edwin Kelsey, Esq., Mr. Henry Elmer to Miss Sarah Kennard, both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].
HANDRAHAN - FINCH: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], July 11th, by Rev. Father Ludden, Mr. J. Handrahan to Mrs. Mary A. Finch, all of Sherburne.
HILDRETH - CLARK: In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], July 28th, by Rev. L.A. Wild. Mr. L.B. Hildreth of Hoboken to Miss Hattie H. Clark of New Berlin.
Variety Wedding: Wednesday, August 18th, will be the fortieth anniversary of the marriage of Dea. Elisha Crandall and wife, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and they intend to make that a day of pleasure. All friends of the worthy couple are cordially invited to meet with them - afternoon and evening - and assist them in properly observing this anniversary. Music will be furnished by Wescott's Martial Bank and others; oysters and other refreshments will be served; and it will be no fault of the Deacon and his companion if those present fail to enjoy themselves. Friends from a distance coming by railroad, will be met at the depot by Deacon Crandall, with a suitable conveyance provided he is notified in time.
Deaths
DAY: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 1st, Mr. Jehaniel J. Day, aged 72 years.
PALMER: In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, Dorr L. [Palmer] son of Ray and Eva Palmer, aged 1 year, 1 month and 6 days.
WEBB: In East Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], July 31st, Eva [Webb], wife of Albert Webb, aged 22 years.
WHITNEY: At Sandy Hill, N.Y. [Washington Co.], May 28th, of smallpox, Anna M. [Whitney] wife of Leroy Whitney, aged 34 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].
HEMINGWAY: At Sandy Hill, N.Y. [Washington Co.], June 20th, of smallpox, Mrs. Jehial Hemingway, aged 78 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].
On Monday last Dr. O.S. Hill, of this place received the sad intelligence of the sudden death of his brother, Dr. John O. Hill in Ithaca [Tompkins Co. NY] by accidentally taking a dose of strychnine. The Dr. and wife took the morning express train for the home of the deceased. Republican
A lad named Tommy Glynn was found dead on the floor of his bedroom in his father's house in Colliersville [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday morning of last week. It is suspected that he was poisoned by his stepmother and his stomach has been taken to Albany for analysis.
Otselic Center [Chenango Co. NY]: Death again has come into our midst, clasped a young, beautiful and tender mother in his chilling embrace and triumphantly bore her away to the eternal world. Mr. Charles Parker and Miss Josephine Story plighted their vows on Hymen's holy altar two years and eleven months ago. She was sister of Miles Story, whose wife died suddenly several weeks past. His mother lies dangerously sick at her residence near Oneida Lake. a little birdling sought the recesses of Mrs. Parker's chamber and folded on so lovingly its tiny wings upon her breast. Only two weeks had elapsed since this visitation when her physician discovered that symptoms of congestion of the lungs prevailed, but to no alarming extent, as he thought at the time and advised that the watchful care of some experienced person should be brought into requisition in her case. But alas! when nothing appeared alarming until the last moment, the death messenger stealthily came to her room, when the sun had gone to sleep in his wigwam behind the western waters and all was still save the cheerfulness of Mrs. Parker and her watchers and snatched his victim from the embrace of her family, she sitting up with two neighboring ladies, at the time the messenger knocked at the door. She had been in cheerful conversation and had just spoken of going to bed when she was quickly seized with a spasm. They gave the alarm, her other friends came to her assistance, but it was of no avail. She died in the third spasm, in a few moments after the first, leaving the little bright cherub just clothed in her swaddling bands, as the last testimonial of the faithful keeping of her sacred vows to her companions. She was a consistent member of the M.E. Chruch. As she was true to her trusts in life, so may she rise in the light of Zion 's fair morning, where the sun of eternal light shall no more go down there to await the coming of her earthly companion and the dear one now left with its lonely father.
News Item
Family Reunion: A reunion of the Gregory family took place at the Island, Thursday, in the form of a picnic, the entire eight children being present. The following list gives the names, from Mrs. M. C. Allen, the eldest, to Dr. N.B. Gregory, of Lyons, France, "the baby," with the residence of each:
Mrs. M.C. Allen, Unadilla, N.Y.; Mr. J.C. Gregory, Madison, Wis.; Mrs. C.G. Sumner, Norwich, N.Y.; Mrs. L.L. Woodruff, Unadilla, N.Y.; Mr. H.C. Gregory, Unadilla, N.Y.; Mr. M.B. Gregory, Unadilla, N.Y.; Mrs. Wm. Porter, Sidney, N.Y.; Mr. N.B. Gregory, Lyons France.
Mrs. Millie Gregory, who is in her seventy-fifth year, was also present and entered into the pleasures and enjoyments of this unbroken union of her children in a spirit truly surprising for one of her advanced years. Bainbridge Review.
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 5, 1875
Marriage
WESTCOTT - ARNOLD: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 2d inst. by Rev. L.M.S. Rayman, Jas. M. Westcott M.D. of Norwich and Gertrude E. Arnold of Lindley, N.Y. [Steuben Co.]
Deaths
WELLS: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday July 30th, Mrs. Betsey [Wells], widow of Reuben Wells in the 61st year of her age.
BUTTON: In Lenox, Madison Co. [NY], on the 30th ult. of congestion of the lungs, Nathan DeVer [Button] son of William N. Button of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] aged 17 years and 21 days.
ORMSBY: At Plymouth, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], July 24th, 1875, James B. [Ormsby] youngest son of Dr. M.J. Ormsby, aged one year and eleven months.
Coventry [Chenango Co. NY]: We learn of the death of Mrs. Ichabod Tubbs at Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], who was formerly a resident of our town.
A most horrible and fatal accident happened in the town of Hancock, Delaware county [NY] about six miles from Basket Station on the Erie, last Saturday night. Mr. Wm. A. Allen left his wife at home in the morning and went to his work about a mile distant. On returning in the evening about twilight he heard her screaming. Hastening to the house he found her at the foot of the stairway, wrapped in flames. Seizing some blankets and clothing he threw them over the burning mass and smothered it out. His efforts to save her life, however, were fruitless. The fire had burned her body almost to a crisp. Medical aid was summoned without delay, but the case was hopeless and on Sunday morning the poor sufferer passed away.
Mrs. Eliza [Fitch], the estimable wife of Mr. Augustus Fitch, Merchant, died suddenly on Sunday morning, in the 29th year of her age. She was in her husband's store on Saturday evening and while the bells were calling to church the next morning, her spirit passed away to her home above.
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 4, 1875
Deaths
CASHMAN: In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, Mary Ellen [Cashman], daughter of Timothy and Eliza Cashman, aged 2 years and 3 months. Little Mary, fair thee well, we do mis you, and thy voice hushed on earth is heard oiin Heave, where we hope to meet you.
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The Otselic Valley Register give the following history of Wm. Grace, who lately died in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].
"Mr. William Grace was born in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] 1810, at which place he learned the tailor's trade. when about 32 years old he went to Albany and after a short time became connected with a large tailoring establishment. In a year and a half, he sold out his interest and returned to Cooperstown, where he opened a large tailoring establishment, and married an estimable lady named Story. Subsequently he started a branch shop in Oxford and took a partner in his store at Cooperstown. At this time we are told he was worth about $6,000. His wife died and he afterwards married a lady in Oxford. We are told that he was a candidate for Member of Assembly from this County.
About 30 years ago he was arrested for robbing the Otsego County Bank at Cooperstown of $32,000, but at his examination was cleared, and another person sent to State Prison. He was doing a prosperous business in Oxford, and this arrest was a shock to his pride from which he never recovered, and he then commenced a life of dissipation, spending his money for liquor and at the gaming table, so at the death of his second wife, about 22 years ago, he had used up all his money. Since then he has wandered about earning barely money enough for a living. He came to this village five years ago, and for the past year was comparatively steady. Limited as were his means he was always tidy in his dress. He was buried by the town. Thus, endeth the life of one who was once held high in the estimation of his fellow beings."
Chenango American, Greene, N.Y. August 5, 1875
Marriage
In Windsor [Broome Co. NY], July 21st, by Rev. L. Mersereau, Mr. Henry Y. Yale to Miss Fanny M. Manwarring.
Deaths
In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], July 27th, Mrs. Eliza Ann [Hoyt[ widow of the late Rev. John B. Hoyt, aged 70 years.
In Denison, Colorado, June 4th, of consumption, Dr. S.H. Smith, aged 85 years, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
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