Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 14, 1876
Marriages
SCOTT - HALL: In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], September 5th, by Rev. H.S. Lockwood, Mr. Thomas D. Scott to Miss Hattie L. Hall, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].
SELDEN - HOYT: In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], September 5th, by Rev. A. Crocker, Mr. Samuel Selden, of Schuylerville [Saratoga Co. NY] to Miss Alice Hoyt of Coventry.
BEARDSLEY - BURROWS: In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], August 16th, by Rev. S.H. Green, Mr. Frank E. Beardsley of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ella M. Burrows of Cazenovia.
CONKLIN - MANWARING: in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], September 2d, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, Mr. John Conklin to Mrs. Myra Manwaring, all of Smyrna.
Deaths
GOODRICH: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], September 12th, Frank D. [Goodrich], son of Hiram and Clymenia Goodrich, aged 18 years. Funeral services at the residence of his parents on Mitchell Street at 2 o'clock P.M. on Thursday.
CHURCH: In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], September 7th, Mr. Sanford W. Church, aged 76 years.
BULGER: In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], September 9th, Michael [Bulger] son of Matthew and Bridget Bulger, aged 6 months.
BALDWIN: In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], September 2d, Mertie [Baldwin], daughter of A.P. and Delia Baldwin, aged 9 years.
GREGORY: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], September 5th, Mr. Henry Gregory, aged 68 years.
Mr. Henry Gregory, an old resident of our town [Guilford], living a mile west of our village, died on the 4th instant. Mr. G. had been in failing health for several years, and for two or three years past confined to his bed in a very helpless condition. His mind in sympathy with his body was towards the last very much impaired. He was one of the early settlers of this region, and consequently participated in the labors and hardships of those days. A man of strict integrity, he accumulated a good property, and died respected by all who knew him. He was about seventy-five years of age. He leaves a widow, and two sons and two daughters.
ROOT: Mr. Silas S. Root also died in our village [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 3d instant, aged about thirty years. He had been subject to epileptic attacks for some time which terminated in paralysis. Industrious when his health permitted through life, he died, as many more exalted and wealthy do not, without an enemy. He leaves a wife and two children.
LEE: Mr. Comfort Lee a resident at North Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] left his dwelling last Wednesday evening, as was suppoed, to make a call at soem of his neighbors; so his wife retired at her usual hour, thinking he would return in due time, as was his wont. But to her surprise, when she awoke Thrusday mronign, she discovered that she was alone, and had so remained through the night. She alarmed the citizens of his mysterious absence. His body was found lying uponthe ground, near the back side of his barn, where it weems he had fallen from a fit. His remains were interred on Saturday last.
News Item
A pleasant family reunion commemorating the 72d birthday of Mrs. Anna Race, occurred at Mr. Frederick S. Race's residence in this town, August 29th. All the children met together for the first reunion since their leaving the home nest; viz: Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Jewell, of Binghamton; Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Race, G.E. Race, Greene; Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Race, of Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Race of Norwich. The oldest grandchildren were also of the company. After supper the old lady spoke feelingly of her gratitude to God for the prosperity of her family and gave them her blessing. After prayer offered by Mr. Jewell, all sang in chorus "Shall we gather at the river," and "Home sweet home," accompanied by the harp and flute. The assembly broke up at twilight with hearty handshaking and goodbye. Greene American
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