Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 22, 1876
Marriages
COLE - MATTHEWS: At the Congregational Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the morning of the 19th inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Oliver Cole of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and Mrs. Mary Matthews of this village.
ALLEN - CHAPPELL: At Emmanuel Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the 15th inst., by the Rector Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. DeWitt C. Allen of Washington, D.C. and Miss Nellie Chappell, daughter of Mrs. A. Chappell of this village.
On Thursday afternoon last Emmanuel Church in this village was filled to witness the marriage ceremony of Mr. DeWitt C. Allen of Washington D.C. and Miss Nellie Chappell of this village. The ceremony was impressively performed by the Rector Rev. D.E. Loveridge. Mr. W.H. Bishop in response to the usual question, gracefully gave the bride away in behalf of her widowed mother. During the waiting, Howard York presided at the fine organ, enlivening the occasion with pleasing and well executed voluntaries. At the close of the services at the church, very many who were present there, attended the reception in honor of the bride at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Post, on Division St., and for an hour joyously mingled congratulations and feasting pleasantly together. The happy couple left on Monday evening for Milwaukee, thence for Washington.
Mr. Allen is well known here as a former Norwich boy, who has attained quite a prominence in the Patent office, and later as a patent solicitor at Washington. Though his bride has resided here but a short time she has won the respect and esteem of all who have made her acquaintance, and all unite in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Allen long life and prosperity and a pleasant home in the Capitol city.
Deaths
RITCHER: Mrs. Ritcher wife of Fred. Ritcher and daughter of Ira Reynolds died suddenly on the 15th inst.
SEYMOUR: On Sabbath afternoon, we as a community paid a last tribute of respect to Mr. Samuel Seymour of this town [North Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], one of the oldest men in this section. When he was seven years of age he came with his father to Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY], the party cutting their way for over two hundred miles through the forest. He settled on and cleaned up the Fitch farm there, and afterwards cleaned up the Milo Benedict farm in Plymouth. He died at the advanced age of 93 years and some months. He was always looked upon as an exemplary man, a good neighbor, father and husband. He leaves a second wife who is well stricken in years and of unspotted Christianity. He was the father of Alfred Seymour, Esq., now of Norwich. The remains were buried in the family ground in Plymouth. The services were conducted by Rev. B.B. Carruth and were impressive in the highest degree. He spoke from passages of scripture selected by the deceased some time since, viz: John 14-2 and the fifth chapter of Corinthians.
A marked feature in the mortality of this vicinity is the death of so many of our aged inhabitants. On Sunday last occurred the funeral of Mr. Samuel Seymour, aged 93. He has lived in Chenango County since early youth, when his father came to this section. They were obliged to cut their own road through the woods. At the sale of his farm in German Hollow he reserved a spot for the family sepulture and in accordance with his wish he was buried there beside his first wife. [Sherburne News, June 24, 1876]
SNYDER: Again, the shaft of death has come to our place and taken one of our worthy Christian men from us, Mr. Wm. Snyder, father of Mrs. John Gile. He was a man with us of unspotted character. If he had enemies, they were certainly not in our place. His death was a great loss to his daughters and grandchildren. Mr. Charles Gile was so overcome by his death that medical aid was called, and he is now quite sick. At the funeral under the direction of Prof. Ludington and L.E. Carpenter, Esq., he was driven to his last resting place, by Mr. Harry PerLee, who is now 83 years old, the horse being one once owned by John Gile, well known as old Charlie, now 24 years old. At the grave the solemnity was very impressive. The Choir was led by Mr. J.W. Sturges, who is always ready to lend a helping hand, singing that beautiful hymn "Going Home One by One." All sympathize with the family, yet it is a comfort to know our loss is his gain. His age was 77. While sick he called your correspondent to read to him from the much-loved Book, the fifth chapter of second Corinthians.
Wm. Snyder, father of Mrs. John Gile, died at 11 A.M. yesterday. Last fall Mr. Snyder had a very severe attack of the nature of cholera, which left his kidneys in a bad condition, and one week ago Sunday he was confined to his bed. The weakness resulting from the former attack and his advanced age (77), rendered him peculiarly susceptible to death's approach, and though under the best of medical treatment and having during his entire sickness the careful nursing of Mr. Wm. Greene, death claimed him for his own. The funeral under the charge of M.B. Ludington took place today at 2 P.M. at the house of Mrs. John Gile. Rev. Mr. White preached a very affecting sermon from the text: "I have fought the good fight; I have finished the faith." the bearers were Almon Cook, L.E. Carpenter, N.S. Gordon, Isaac Titus, Isaac PerLee and O.D. Taylor, Jr. The large attendance at the house service and the gathering at the grave betokens the esteem in which Mr. Snyder was held by this community. A peculiar feature of the funeral was the drawing of the corpse to the grave, by a horse which has been in the family 24 years, the horse being driven by "Uncle Harry" Per Lee who is 83 years old. Owing to over doing and extra anxiety and sorrow consequent to the sickness and death of his grandfather, Chas. Gile is seriously ill. Dr. Lewis gives encouragement of his speedy recovery. [Sherburne News, June 24, 1876]
Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 22, 1876
Marriage
At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], June 12th, by Rev. C.D. Shepard, Mr. George H. Daniels of Whitney's point [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Gillian M. Bradford of Susquehanna Depot, Pa.
Death
At Berkshire, Tioga Co. N.Y. on Saturday, June 10th, Mrs. Caroline Moore, aged 81 years, mother of N.F. Moore, Esq., of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 24, 1876
Marriage
TOWNSEND - PRATT: At the Congregational Church in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st inst. by Rev. James Chambers, assisted by Rev. Mr. Seeley of Richfield Springs, Rev. Frank W. Townsend of Brooklyn and Miss Mary T. Pratt, daughter of Tallcott Pratt of this place.
The wedding of Rev. Frank Townsend and Miss Mary Pratt in the Congregational church Wednesday evening was an event of unusual brilliancy. The church was decorated with a profusion of flowers, many of the bouquets of the rarest beauty. The house was filled at an early hour with friends and guests and at the appointed hour the bridal party entered the church and proceeded up the aisles, amid the smiling admiration and approbation of the large assemblage, during which time Prof. Palmer rendered the "Wedding March" on the organ in its sweetest style. An introductory prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Seeley of Richfield Springs and the marriage ceremony performed by Rev. James Chambers. The happy couple immediately repaired to the residence of the bride's parents, where a reception was given to their many friends and the usual congratulations extended and received. The bridal presents were numerous and spoken of as being very beautiful. Thursday morning the bridal party took their departure for Richfield Springs, then they go to Boston, Mass. and thence to Philadelphia.
No comments:
Post a Comment