Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 27, 1876
Deaths
RICHER: Otselic center, Chenango Co. NY: Mr. Fred Richer's little girl about three years of age, died the night of the 15th inst. His wife was buried four weeks previous.
A little daughter of Fred Richers, died suddenly of Cholera infantum the 18th inst. [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 27, 1876]
Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 27, 1876
Marriage
The Pitcher Register [Chenango Co. NY] of last week publishes a card form Chauncey D. McElroy of that place who pronounces the marriage notice published in the County papers, in which his name appears as one of the parties, a hoax. He treats the matter philosophically, however, and does not fly into a passion, as we have known people to do under similar circumstances. We will be most happy to make the amende honorable, so far as we are concerned, by publishing a notice of his marriage when that event does occur, and the sooner the better, as we venture to say that so good natured a gentleman as he proves himself to be, deserves a good wife.
Deaths
Rev. Father Oderich Vogt died at the residence of the Franciscan Fathers in Utica [Oneida Co. NY] on Monday morning of typhoid fever. He was born at Czarnikan, Posen, Dec. 3, 1831. He was a highly educated and talented clergyman speaking the Polish, English, Latin and Italian languages. His death is regarded as a great loss to his denomination.
Delaware County, NY: On Saturday afternoon of last week, Mr. John Kinmouth while approaching his barn on a load of hay, fell from the load to the ground, so falling as to break his neck. His death was almost instantaneous. Mr. Kinmouth was a Scotchman by birth, a citizen of this county for about forty years. His age was 65 years. Few men had to a greater extent the respect and confidence of the community. He was County Superintendent of the poor for several years.
'Mr. Andrew Daggett died suddenly at Oneida [Oneida Co. NY] on Sunday morning of last week, Mr. Daggett had been slightly indisposed for two or three days, though not us severely as to interfere with his being about the village up to and during Saturday evening. On Sunday morning he arose as usual and was about previous to the morning meal of which he partook. Arising from the breakfast table he removed his chair to another room and had either taken his seat or was in the act of sitting down, when he was heard to fall. Members of the family immediately sprang to ascertain the difficulty, when he was found lying upon his face on the floor. Being raised up he gave two or three gasps and expired. he was an active businessman and much esteemed by the community.
Rev. Dean W. Smith, President and proprietor of Dean College in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] died at his home in that city on Saturday evening last, of paralysis, after an illness of one week. Deceased was father-in-law of Rev. R.A. Paterson, the revivalist, and former pastor of the Baptist Chruch in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]. The death of Mr. Smith will not interfere with the opening of the school in September, Rev.Mr. Paterson and wife assuming charge of the institution.
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BOYCE: At his home in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on Friday the 21st inst, Christopher Boyce in the 61st year of his age.
Mr. Boyce was stricken with paralysis in March last, an account of which we published in the Telegraph at the time. Soon after, he began to improve and was in a short time able to move about and converse easily. About the first of June he visited this village and was warmly greeted by many of his old friends who were thus encouraged as to his ultimate recovery and the announcement of his death in the midst of his manhood and usefulness a sad disappointment not only to friends [in his immediate community] but throughout the county as well.
Mr. Boyce was born in Spencer, Worcester Co., Mass., in 1815 and in 1831 came with his parents to Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] and soon learned his trade. In 1836 he moved to New Berlin and after working at his trade for one-year began farming in connection with it. In 1841 he purchased the farm upon the Great Brook where he has ever since lived. In 1841 he married Miss Betsy Corbin, of Sherburne, who survives him. He also leaves four children as follows: Frank Boyce who owns a farm nearby the homestead, Lion L. Boyce, of this village, a young and rising practicing lawyer, Mrs. Susan Amsden, wife of Joseph Amsden, of Columbus, and Wallie, a young son of sixteen.
Mr. Boyce notwithstanding he followed the quiet profession of a farmer was a positive man, possessed of fixed principles and the spirit to advocate them. In his political action he was always a Republican and firmly and constantly advocated the principles of that party. In business matters he was always honest and upright and everyone who knew him placed implicit confidence in his word. In social life he was genial and companionable always ready to extend a hand of welcome to all who entered his hospitable homestead. He was often honored by his fellow townsmen with positions of trust and never failed in the performance of the duty delving upon him. In county politics he also took a prominent part and was relied upon as one of the strong men of the party in the fierce contests it has passed through. But he has passed away and we cheerfully pay our tribute to his worth and excellence.
His funeral was attended from the Methodist church at South New Berlin on Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.H. Barnard preached a forcible and impressive sermon. Rev. Mr. Chamberlin also united in the services of the occasion, and the funeral cortege embraced hundreds of friends who were anxious to mete out a word of praise and recognition to the departed.
All will miss Mr. Boyce from the circle to which he has been accustomed to move. We shall miss his pleasant countenance and familiar voice from our sanctum. Society will miss him. May his mantle worthily fall upon his sons, and each one of them strive to emulate the example and virtues of the father. In common with the entire community, we would tender our sympathies to the family of the deceased in their great bereavement.
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 26, 1876
Death
A young lady by the name of Smith was drowned while bathing in the river at New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday last. she was an excellent swimmer and amused herself and friends by swimming in deep water, and not heeding their entreaties, remained in a long time and suddenly sank. Her parents resided some 15 miles from the scene of the accident. Gazette
Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 27, 1876
Death
In Morrisville, N.Y. [Madison Co.], July 16th, Mrs. Ann Josephine [Spring][ wife of Wallace B. Spring, aged 31 years and 9 months.
New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, july 29, 1876
Death
The remains of Mrs. Phelps wife of Almer H. Phelps were brought home for interment on Wednesday last. Mrs. Phelps had for the past few weeks been under a physician's care in Cortland County where she died. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of this community. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon.
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