Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 10, 1876
Marriages
CROSS - SMITH: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 3d, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. George W. Cross to Mrs. Libbie Smith, all of Norwich.
SHARPE - RICHMOND: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 2d, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. Charles P. Sharpe of Mcdonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Hattie E. Richmond of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].
CLARK - CAMERON: In Philadelphia, Jan. 13th, by Rev. W. Sudders, D.D. Dr. Paris G. Clark of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Josephine B. Cameron of Philadelphia.
BARROWS - HARRIS: In Monroeton [PA] Jan. 17th, by Rev. R. Armstrong, Mr. Charles A. Barrows of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Debbie J. Harris of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].
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Crystal Wedding: One of those pleasant social events, which come once in a lifetime last Friday night fell to the happy lot of Rev. Mr. Haynes, pastor of the First Baptist Church. It was the fifteenth anniversary of his wedded life, and was celebrated by a crystal wedding.
The evening was all that could be wished: moonlight, sleighing, and a "clear and nipping air." At about seven o'clock the guests assembled at the parsonage and thronged the rooms till a late hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Haynes received their guests in the parlor. Upon the wall, just back of the place where the fifteen-year-old bride and groom stood, hung a beautiful floral harp, over which circled the suggestive figures 1861. To the south flashed one of the crystal presents, a magnificent mirror, a gift from the church; at the foot of which was placed a beautiful bouquet and vase, with the compliments of Rev. Mr. Scoville.
The remainder of the gifts were on exhibition in the study of the pastor. they consisted of a set of monogrammatic cut glass goblets, ice cream dishes, celery dishes, etc. a crystal pickle dish mounted in silver, glass pitchers, paper weights, ink stand, and numerous other articles. Two hundred and fifty dollars would be a low estimate of the value of the articles. During the evening all present were served with choice refreshments.
During their stay among us, of two years and a half, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes have won a host of friends. this pleasant gathering and the valuable gifts were but an expression of a regard which the worthy zeal of the recipients in all that pertains to the welfare of the community has merited. We can only wish them joy, and a happy silver and golden wedding.
Deaths
PANGBURN: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, Sarah Scott [Pangburn] wife of John Pangburn, aged 71 years 8 months and 22 days. Funeral services at the M.E. Chruch, Thursday at 2 P.M.
TERWILLIGER: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, Feb. 8th, Clarence P. Terwilliger aged 1 years and 8 months, son of A.J. Terwilliger.
SCHORN: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, Myrtle [Schorn], daughter of F.J. and Lottie E. Schorn, aged 3 months and 10 days.
AYLESWORTH: In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, Mr. David Aylesworth, aged 84 years.
CADY: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 3d, Mr. Leonard Cady, aged 68 years.
GODFREY: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 4th, Mr. Charles Godfrey, aged 69 years.
HOUCK: In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 30th, Mr. Ephraim Houck, aged 85 years.
CHAFEE: In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Jan 28th, Mrs. Phila Chaffee widow of the late Ebenezer Chaffee, aged 74 years.
PEABODY: In Bannock City, Montana, Dec. 9th, of consumption Mr. Benoni S. Peabody aged 44 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].
COOK: In Lincklaen, Feb. 1st, Mr. Steward A. Cook, aged 24 years 8 months and 4 days.
It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Steward A. Cook, noticed last week as being dangerously ill. As one who has been for some time personally and intimately acquainted with Mr. Cook, we feel justified in saying there was no young man of this town more highly esteemed or universally beloved. Having been associated with him in the school room, in business relations and in social intercourse, places where the daily life and habits of man are to be the best seen and studied, we learned to respect and love him as a brother, and while we extend to the relatives of the deceased, in behalf of the entire community our heartfelt sympathy in this great bereavement, we also wish with them to mourn his loss, to drop the silent tear upon his tomb. His body was buried with Masonic honors on Thursday, South Otselic Lodge of which he was a prominent member, taking charge of the ceremonies.
In 1863, Daniel Salisbury of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], then about twenty years of age, was convicted of murder, he having deliberately poisoned his young wife, who died a lingering and terrible death. He was sentenced to be hanged, but by some means a commutation of his sentence was obtained, and he was sent to Auburn State Prison for life. When he found that he had escaped the gallows he confessed his guilt and glibly described the means by which he disposed of his unfortunate wife. On Monday of last week, he died in prison, from congestion of the lungs. His aged mother and a sister arrived at the prison hospital about half an hour before he died, but he was unconscious, and did not recognize them. His remains were removed to Cortland for interment.
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Shocking Accident on the Midland
A frightful accident occurred on the Midland railroad about a mile south of Westfield Fats [Sullivan Co. NY] on Wednesday afternoon of last week, which resulted in the death of Superintendent Henry M. Flint and the injury of several others. An engine with a snowplow attached started north from Middletown [Orange Co. NY] on Wednesday morning for the purpose of clearing the track of a light snow which had fallen during the night. Upon the engine and plow were the following officers and employees of the road: Superintendent H.M. Flint, Middletown; Roadmaster, John Babcock, Walton; Master Mechanic, John Minshull, Middletown; Conductor, N.R. Hankins, Middletown; Engineer, Wm. B. McCloud, Walton; Ed. Coney, Fireman, Middletown; E.J. Vaughan, Walton, and Geo. Geer, Middletown, brakemen.
About two o'clock in the afternoon the train reached the bridge which spans the Beaverkill, about a mile south of Westfield. As it passed upon the bridge by some means the wheels of the snowplow left the track, and the sharp iron edge of the machine came in severe contact with the iron rods and timbers which reached from the side arch of the bridge above to the main timbers below and supported the structure. These rods and timbers gave way before the force of the plow, and the bridge fell, carrying the engine and snowplow and all on board into the stream below, a distance of about twenty feet. It was a frightful scene, the heavy snowplow and engine and the timbers of the bridge being jammed and mashed together in the bed of the stream. Only one person escaped without injury. Those on the engine were scalded by the steam, and the others were badly bruised. Superintendent Flint was very badly scalded about the hands and face and also in other portions of his body. The skin from his hands peeled off, and some of the nails from his fingers also came off. Worst of all, he inhaled come of the scalding steam. Engineer McCloud was scalded in the leg; fireman Cooney was also slightly scalded. Brakeman Vaughan had his shoulder dislocated and was otherwise bruised. Mr. Minshull ad Mr. Babcock were slightly bruised. Conductor Hankins was also quite badly hurt. George Geer was the only one who escaped without injury.
Superintendent Flint was taken to the house of Mr. Bennett near the scene of the accident. the others, who were not so badly hurt, were taken by the train to their homes. The Superintendent was attended by the best medical aid, and up to Sunday last it was thought that he would recover. But his case was more critical than was supposed. He had inhaled the scalding steam, and this produced death. He died at the house of Mr. Bennett about eight o'clock Sunday evening. All the others who were injured, so far as we hear, are doing well.
The accident is a serious and sad one, but no blame can attach to the officers or Company. The bridge was a good one but was cut down by the snowplow. The same force would have caused a similar accident on any other bridge in the country of similar make. The Company have erected a trestle and trains are now running regularly. The bridge will be rebuilt without delay.
Superintendent Flint was a capable and popular officer, and by his prudence and care had done much to place the Midland on a paying basis. He was liked by both officers and men, and his death is a severe loss to the company. His funeral will take place at Newburgh [Orange Co. NY] today (Wednesday).
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