Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 25, 1875
Marriage
CLINTON - POPE: At the residence of Charles Willimas in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 21, by Rev. E.B. Bassett, Mr. William J. Clinton and Miss Mary E. Pope, both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].
John P. Hall Dead
We learn that John P. Hall, died at the Auburn Asylum [Cayuga Co. NY] on Saturday morning last, and that his remains were taken to Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment on Monday.
Mr. Hall has become notorious from his killing Mrs. Sarah Fitch, at Guilford Centre, last Christmas day, and from the subsequent legal proceedings had upon the case. Immediately after the murder he was brought to this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and confined in jail. Soon after he was indicted by the Grand Jury and the question of his sanity was at once raised by his counsel. A commission was appointed by the Court and after an exhaustive examination during which a large amount of evidence was taken upon both sides, it was decided that Mr. Hall was insane at the time of the commission of the murder and had been for a long time previous and was at that time of an unsound mind. He was at once sent by the Court to the Auburn Asylum where he rapidly sank until death came to his relief as stated.
Thus upon the record of the court and now upon the final record of this life Mr. Hall stands, so far as any realizing sense of crime is concerned, acquitted. Charity, as well as his condition at the Asylum, and his rapid sinking with his mental disease should prompt us all to accept that verdict as final and by reason of it, the taint that seemed to attach to others through the unfortunate act committed under the influence of a delirium by the husband and father should be entirely removed and so far as possible buried in oblivion.
Mr. Hall in his younger days was a polished gentleman of no mean scholarly attainments and his society was sought and enjoyed by all. His polite attention to the wants of his associates, and his dignified bearing and other attributes, commended themselves to everybody and made his a universal favorite. When, however, disease marked him for its own and preyed not only upon the body but upon the mind, he was a changed man, and because under these circumstances his society was not so much sought and for other reasons, he became melancholy, petulant, and morose, and continual brooding over his supposed misfortunes until they brought greater ones upon him, and finally he has passed from the earthly tribunal to one where judgment is unerring and whose verdict is final.
In all their misfortunes his family have shared in the sympathies of the entire community. His age was about sixty-five.
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 24, 1875
Deaths
BARTLE: In Albany [Albany Co. NY], Nov. 19th, 1875, Charles A. Bartle, aged 23 years, 6 months and 21 days, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY]. The funeral will take place from St. Paul's Church, this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Charles A. Bartle, son of Levi Bartle, formerly of this village, died in Albany on Friday last. His disease was brain fever. He was a young man of much promise and during his residence here won the confidence and respect of a large number of friends by his frank and pleasing ways, and his untimely death is deeply regretted. The remains reached this village Monday evening, funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Church, today (Tuesday) at 2 o'clock, P.M.
CUMMINGS: In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], on 18th, Mrs. Abigail Cummings, daughter of the late Daniel and Olive Brooks, and widow of the late A.W. Cummings, aged 70 years.
A thoroughly good and beloved woman, such an one as Solomon portrayed, discharging faithfully every duty involved in the varied relations of daughter, wife, mother, sister and neighbor, bearing calmly and patiently her long wearisome illness, she leaves to her only child, the daughter, now doubly bereft, the prices legacy, a spotless example, and to relatives and friends scattered far and wide, the memory of one worthy of all the love so freely given her. Funeral services were held at the Universalist Church at East Smithville on Saturday, the officiating clergyman being Rev. D. Ballou of Utica.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 18, 1875
Death
At West Colesville [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mr. Samuel Butler, aged 43 years and 3 months.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 25, 1875
Marriages
In Zion Church, Nov. 17th, by the Rector, Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. Abram Farr of Tioga, Penn., to Miss Jennie L. Terwilliger of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].
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A Golden Anniversary: On Saturday, the 20th inst., the children and relatives of Mr. John Gross and estimable wife, Elizabeth assembled at his residence to remind the aged father and mother that fifty years has passed since they gave to each other heart and hand. By reason of the poor health of Mr. Gross, the invitations were limited to relatives and thus, scores of people who dearly love the happy old pair were kept away. Of course, the minister and his wife must be present to see that all things were done "decently and in order," and he reports that, all together, it was one of the most enjoyable occasions that he ever experienced. What a dinner, what unmeasured hospitality (a peculiarity of the family), what kind words, what love from the children to their good old parents. After dinner, at the suggestion of the father, a line was formed, commencing with himself and wife, and ending with the youngest child and when Mr. Nathan Aldrich, brother of Mrs. Gross and a partner in the estate, saw the long line of children and children's children, he saw what he had lost by not having taken a wife 50 years ago. Oh, that every bachelor might be similarly impressed.
An address was given by the Pastor present; prayer was offered while all bowed humbly together, and then all joined in singing "Shall We Gather at the River." Presents were given by the children and friends, among which we noticed gold spectacles, gold chains, fine vases, a gold lined goblet, and in the evening a fine chandelier was presented, the gift of the children. Mr. and Mrs. Gross have been blessed with 14 children and eleven were present at the anniversary. Among the older guests we noticed old Mr. Augustus Ross of Norwich, N.Y., now in his 84th years. J.H. Sage
Deaths
In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday evening, Nov. 21st, Louise B. [Rose] wife of Dea. A.G. Rose aged 64 years. Thus, a true and devoted Christian, wife, mother and friend has gently and peacefully passed to her bright home above.
At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 9th, Miss Caroline Rogers in the 53d year of her age.
At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 13th, Mr. John B. Seymour in the 65th year of his age.
At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 3d, Ann Elizabeth [Patterson], wife of Joseph B. Patterson and daughter of Harvey Squire, aged 48 years.
In Maryland, Otsego Co. NY, Nov. 17th, Mr. Charles Morris [Barnett], son of -?- and Calista Barnett, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 23 years and 11 months.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 27, 1875
Marriage
BRIGGS - ATWOOD: At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th inst. by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. Riley K. Briggs of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Luetta Atwood of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].
New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]: A very pleasant, if not brilliant, wedding took place at St. Andrews Church in this village on Wednesday evening last. The parties were Prof. I.P. Bishop of the Academy and Miss Julia Allen - Gazette
Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, November 18, 1875
Death
Mrs. Eliza Bartlett, daughter of A.N. Pritchard and wife of Geo. Bartlett, died the 2nd inst. The deceased was one who will be greatly missed. Possessed of a quiet spirit although a great sufferer, yet nothing could move her from the even tenor of her way, which was onward and upward to the home she has at last reached. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church on Thursday the 4th inst. and a large circle of relations and friends were in attendance. Rev. Fox from Smyrna preached a comforting and stirring sermon.
Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, November 27, 1875
Marriages
BAKER - ALDRICH: At the residence of William H...., Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. James Baker of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Amanda Aldrich of Plymouth.
PROSSOR - MAXON: At the Methodist Parsonage in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 25th by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Irvin J. Prossor of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Attie? E. Maxon of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].
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