Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 2, 1876
Marriage
They came from the East and from the West, from the North and from the South to the number of one hundred and over to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Root, and they brought of the handiwork of the workers of glass, molded with representations of the Centennial buildings; and of the workers of silver; and the products of the home of yankeedom, both useful and ornamental; and of the makers of wood and cloth, whereupon to rest the weary body and seat the tired frame.
After visiting a while, baseball and croquet was mentioned, and all who wished to engage in these outdoor recreations repaired to a suitable place and proceeded to enjoy themselves. The game of ball passed off without any accidents to speak of. Mr. H.M. had his finger slightly twisted and Mr. B.'s jaw did not match just right until about supper time, and further deponent saith not.
About the time the game of ball was finished, we heard a sound very much like a dinner horn, whereupon there was a general stampede for the house where a scene met our eyes in the way of eatables that fairly made our mouths water; but of these will say no more, to see was to admire, to enjoy was to eat.
In the evening, the young folks of the neighborhood brought in their presents and by their youth, beauty and vivacity helped to while away a very pleasant evening, interspersed with music, more eatables, ice cream, lemonade, etc., that young lads and lassies know just how to enjoy.
After a lively game or two all departed to their various homes, to think and perhaps dream of the very pleasant time they had had, and we hope no night noises disturbed those dreams.
To the host and hostess, we would make our best bow and return thanks for the kind and courteous manner in which we were entertained, and may they long enjoy the many tokens of friendship received upon this happy occasion.
Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 3, 1876
Death
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 25th, Mary E. [Smith], daughter of Daniel and Caroline Peck, and wife of Jas. B. Smith, aged 27 years and 8 months.
For a long time, she was a patient sufferer, bearing her afflictions without a murmur, and when the time drew near for her to depart to a better world, she bade adieu to parents, husband and friends, expressing a sweet trust in Jesus, and went out from her beautiful home on earth to one bright and changeless above. Tokens of her love and skill, adorn many homes of her friends, and she lives with her works, fragrant and blessed in the memory of all who knew her.
New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, August 5, 1876
News Item
Meeker Hill: Mr. W. DeForest of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], celebrated his 81st birthday by visiting the place where he was born on Meeker hill, in Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], on Monday last, July 31st. The land is now owned by William G. Hall, who chanced to be upon the premises and pointed out to Mr. DeForest the exact spot where his father's house stood. He also stated to Mr. Hall that he celebrated his birthday at this place 41 years ago and took a chestnut -?- that his father had put between the logs of the home with him and had a cane turned out of it that is handsomely ornamental and which he keeps in his bureau drawer. He also informed Mr. Hall that when a young man he carried his aunt, Olive Hall, to a ball on horseback and, as was the custom int hose days, she rode behind him on the same horse. He made an agreement to visit her the next Sunday evening, but before that time arrived, he had been drafted and was at Sackett's Harbor. He said that when he was a boy his father sent him to mill on horseback, and in returning, it being dark, he got lost in the woods, pulled off his bags, hitched his horse to a tree and slept "like a pig" all night. He also said that he and Gideon DeForest, who lived about one mile above, went to help Mr. Meeker butcher (a sour neighbor) and on his returning home after dark, having a piece of meat in his hand the wolves scented and chased him home. When asked if he should have thrown away his meat if the wolves had taken hold of him, he said, "No, not as long as he had a butcher knife in his hand."
We should have been pleased to have a good long talk with "Uncle DeForest" knowing that we could have gained much valuable information in regard to the early history of this locality. We learned that there is but a few weeks difference in the ages of Mr. DeForest and our full citizen Mr. Welcome Arnold, and that when boys they often played together when their playground was a different looking spot from that occupied for the same purpose by the boys of today.
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 5, 1876
Death
CARPENTER: In Cleveland Ohio on the 28th ult. Martin D. Carpenter, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].
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