Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 26, 1875
Deaths
THOMPSON: In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 13th, Mary A. [Thompson], wife of George K. Thompson, and daughter of Dan T. Loomis of Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], aged 29 years.
It seemed, as she lay with her white hands crossed, / And that beautiful smile, so serenely fair, / That she'd met her babe in the realms of bliss, / And the mother's first kiss were imprinted there.
Ah, her anguish is over, her spirit has fled, / Down 'neath the cold clod sleeps our beloved dead.
Husband, the tender heart, that beat so true to thee, / Still throbs with that fadeless plighted love, in eternity.
Sister, the sweet love that didst thy heart entwine, / Burns o'en with angel radiance now within its heavenly shrine.
Brothers, there's one more tis twixt thee and thy home above, / A tendril flung from the golden gate by a sister's ceaseless love.
Father, mother, there is joy for thee when thou art met at the farther shore / By the welcoming Saviour, and in his arms thy loved ones gone before.
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GLOVER: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] May 23d, Mr. James A. Glover, aged 82 years.
This venerable citizen died at his residence in this village at 6 o'clock on the morning of Sunday last, at the advanced age of eighty-two years.
Mr. Glover came to this village in the fall of 1802, and probably no one now living, was so long cognizant of its progress or participated more largely in its varied interests and improvements. His father came to Norwich earlier in the same season from Plainfield, in Connecticut.
The deceased was first employed by Daniel Denison, Senior, on the farm now owned by H.B. Morse, but soon thereafter learned the blacksmith's trade, and was well known in those early days as one of the best mechanics in this section of the State, nor only so, he had in his employ and training from time to time a large number of boys, who became thorough mechanics and valuable citizens.
The store shop near the railroad, where the deceased for many years carried on business, now seems more a monument of the past, than a thing of the present, so changed are the active men and the places in our midst. It was there that David Maydole, the now widely known manufacturer, learned his trade under Mr. Glover, for whom he always preserved a warm friendship and to whom he attributed much of the skill and success which have marked his prosperous career.
Mr. Glover was a man positive in his opinions and convictions and fearless in their expression and held them with firmness and tenacity, a faithful representative of a generation now nearly extinct, who by their strength of purpose and untiring energy laid the foundations for a superstructure of wealth and prosperity which will long survive them.
The deceased was for a long term of years a trustee of the Oxford Academy, and very efficient and liberal in its support.
He had strong local attachments and took great pleasure in relating incidents connected with days long past, which a retentive memory and faculties until very recently unimpaired, enabled him to do with correctness and in a manner to interest the hearer.
Mr. Glover leaves him surviving, five children, of whom James W. Glover, Esq. is the only son, and it is by them, between whom and the deceased there existed an affection which had grown and strengthened with years, that the loss will be most severely felt, and in which they have the sympathies of the entire community.
The funeral will occur at his late residence, today (Tuesday) at 10 o'clock, A.M.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 29, 1875
Marriages
POTTER - McKAY: At Niles, Mich., May 18th, by Rev. Dr. Eddy, Mr. William H. Potter and Miss Ella [McKay], daughter of A. McKay, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].
GOODWIN - BEEBE: At Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], 20th inst., by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Augustus H. Goodwin to Miss M. Nettie [Beebe], daughter of A.J. Beebe, Esq.
The most notable social event of the season in the marriage of Mr. A.H. Goodwin to Miss Nellie Beebe, the only daughter of A.J. Beebe, Esq., of this place, which came off at Emmanuel Church at 5 o'clock on Thursday afternoon of last week. The spacious church was literally crowded, every seat being occupied and many of the spectators being compelled to stand in the passages. The floral decorations were exquisite. Over the aisles were arches of evergreens through which the bridal party passed, while the chancel and altar were profusely decked with flowers. A beautiful monogram composed by the letter G B was suspended in front of the chancel. Miss M.A. Griger of Philadelphia was bridesmaid, and Mr. Samuel Goodwin of Waterville, groomsman. The father of the bride, and Mrs. Albert Beebe, of New York, also were in attendance at the altar. The bride was elegantly attired, and the appearance of the whole party drew from the admiring audience a murmur of admiration. The beautiful and impressive marriage ceremony of the Episcopal Church was quickly and impressively performed by the Rev. Mr. Loveridge, after which the bridal party passed from the Church to the residence of the bride's father, where they were followed by the invited guests and congratulations offered and refreshments served. The hour that was here passed sparkled with good cheer and merriment. The brilliant reception, with all its elegant surroundings left no room for anything but happiness. The bridal presents were beautiful and costly and attracted much attention. The happy couple took the evening train for the west and will visit St. Louis and other places of interest before their return. Union
Death
SPRAGUE: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], May 27th, 1875, Electa [Sprague] wife of Peter Sprague, aged 59 years.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 29, 1875
Deaths
DYER: In this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], May 24, 1875, George Dyer, aged 64 years.
BUSH: In the town of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 26th, 1875, Mertie E. [Bush], adopted son of R.D. and E.J. Bush, aged 6 years 2 months and 5 days.
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