Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 15, 1867
Marriages
On Wednesday morning, October 16th, at the residence of the bride's mother by Rev. O.N. Fletcher, Mr. N.A. Crandall to Miss Kittie Camenga.
Also, at the same time and place by the same, Mr. T.E. Craine to Miss Libbie Camenga. All of Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co. NY].
On the evening of the 11th inst. at the residence of the bride's father in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. Mr. McMasters, of Fly Creek, Mr. Ferdinand Lynen to Miss Joanna Oliver, all of Burlington.
Deaths
In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], October 9th, Ann Ashley, aged 20 years.
At Springfield Centre [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 7, 1867, of typhoid fever, Mr. James Thayer, aged 45 years.
Mr. Thayer was born in Springfield and continued to reside there until the time of his death. He was a man of strict integrity, a good citizen and an obliging neighbor. Those who were the most intimate with him esteemed him the most highly. To his invalid wife he was especially devoted, aiding her by his constant kindness to bear with fortitude and cheerfulness her great trials. The large concourse of people gathered at his funeral, attested the esteem in which his townsmen held him.
Death of Lispenard Stewart: A telegram to Mr. Lee announced the sudden death of this gentleman in New York on Tuesday last. Mr. S. spent a portion of the early fall with his relatives in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY]. He was an esteemed member of the Baptist Church and distributed liberally of his wealth to promote the interests of that denomination and in aid of objects of benevolence. A gentleman of most estimable qualities he leaves a large circle of kindred and friends to mourn his death.
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At a regular communication of the Laurens Lodge No. 648 F. and A.M. [Otsego Co. NY] held at their rooms Nov. 9th, 1867, A.D., the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the universe in His wise providence to remove from our midst by death our beloved brother, Delos Brownell, therefore.
Resolved: That in the death of brother Brownell this lodge has lost an esteemed member, the Masonic Fraternity a true brother, society a good citizen, and his wife a kind and affectionate husband. And while as masons we are taught to bow in humble submission to the will of our Grand Master in heaven, we desire to record how deeply we deplore and how keenly we feel the affliction and in tendering our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and relatives, we most devoutly pray that the Great Creator will especially succor and sustain those upon whom this shadow has fallen.
Resolved: That always remembering his many noble qualities of mind and heart, his sterling worth as a man and mason, we will keep his memory fresh in our hearts and strive to emulate his fidelity to those principles of morality and rectitude of life which ever distinguish the true Mason.
Resolved: That as a token of the high honor in which the deceased was masonically regarded by us, our lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days.
Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be engrossed and presented to the widow of our deceased brother and also a copy be furnished the Cooperstown and Oneonta papers for publication.
Milton Gurney, W.M., H.H. Willson, Secretary
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The late Wm. K. Bingham: Mr. Bingham's funeral was largely attended on Saturday last and the places of business in the village were closed for two hours as a testimony of respect to the memory of the deceased. All felt that Cooperstown had lost in him one of her most useful citizens and enterprising, honorable merchants, one in whose word all believed; whose good taste and judgment were proverbial. He left a record for fair dealing and kind services which may well be emulate by businessmen.
We publish the following action on the part of [unreadable] Cooperstown, held Nov. 11th, 1867, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas an all-wise Providence has removed from among us our late associate William K. Bingham, President of this Board, therefore.
Resolved: That in the death of our friend we mourn the loss of an intelligent, active and enterprising citizen, one who in all the business relations of life ever maintained a character of honor and integrity, leaving a worthy name as a successful mechanic and merchant. Our village in his decease has lost one whose place cannot easily be filled, and in paying this our tribute to his memory, we desire to place on record our sense of the bereavement we have sustained individually, as well as that of the entire community.
Trustees: G. Pomeroy Keese, D.A. Avery, S.K. Thompson, Samuel A. Bowles; Charles Burch, Clerk
The Joint Committe, appointed on the part of Otsego Lodge No. 138, F. and A.M. and Otsego Chapter No. 26 of R.A.M. reported the following preamble and resolutions which were unanimously adopted at a special meeting of the Lodge held at their rooms, Monday evening, Nov. 12, 1807:
Whereas: Since it is appointed that all the living must die, we with reverential submission bow to the decree which has so unexpectedly removed from our midst our much esteemed and loved companion and brother, William K. Bingham therefore,
Resolved: That while we with sad hearts deplore his loss as a companion and brother, we will ever cherish his memory remembering his sterling worth and integrity, his frank and outspoken convictions, his firm, cordial and undeviating friendship, and his high standard of honor as a man in all the relations of life.
Resolved: The we sincerely sympathize with the relatives and immediate friends of our deceased brother.
Resolved: That the Chapter and lodge be dressed in mourning for thirty days, in honor of the many virtues of the deceased.
Resolved: That these resolutions be entered on the minutes of the Chapter and lodge and published in our village papers.
W.H. Ruggles, Ch'n. F.A. Goffe, Van. B. Bates, E.P. Byram, S.K. Thompson, D.B. Boden
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Whereas, it has pleased almighty God the author of all things, to remove by death, brother Wm. C. Andrews, therefore.
Resolved: That while we would submissively bow to that Allwise Providence which has removed him from our midst, we deeply mourn the loss of a useful brother and a kind and enterprising citizen.
Resolved: That we tender our heartfelt condolence to the family of our deceased brother in their sad bereavement.
Resolved: That the Lodge be draped in mourning thirty days, as a mark of respect to his many virtues.
Resolved: That the resolutions be entered on the minutes of the Lodge and that a copy of the same be sent to the family of the deceased.
Committee: Nelson Beach, Seth J. Temple, S.K. Thompson, Rob't Quaif
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