Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 22, 1877
Marriages
CURTIS - CLINTON: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Charles C. Curtis of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary V. Clinton of German [Chenango Co. NY].
Golden Wedding: The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Webb of East Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding on Thursday, the 15th inst., at their residence. Upwards of forty persons partook of an excellent supper, which they contributed. Mr. Webb knew nothing of the affair until the party surprised him and was again as agreeably surprised on being presented with a silver mounted cane, suitably engraved. His good wife was also remembered, receiving a set of silver forks and dessert spoons. After supper an hour or so was spent riding downhill on the crust. Some took sleds, others tin pans, and one lady took the server that was used at the wedding 50 years ago. A large sleigh was also used in which the old gentleman took a seat. On the whole it was a most pleasant and enjoyable occasion. Among those present, was John Rorapaugh and wife, of Cayuga Co. who have since returned home. Oxford Times.
Guilford, Chenango Co. NY: Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Nash, of our village, were the recipients on the evening of the 10th inst., of a pleasant surprise upon the part of their many friends, accompanied with rare presents as testimonials of their regards and in commemoration of the anniversary of their wedding. It was well in the evening and the worthy couple were quietly enjoying their accustomed parlor music when the doorbell announced the unexpected arrival of some thirty "intruders," who, despite the apparent discomfiture of the host and hostess, joyously "held the fort" for several hours, the entire satisfaction of all. Mr. and Mrs. Nash, after recovering from the natural embarrassment of the "onslaught," awoke to a full enjoyment of the occasion and now take pleasure in expressing their sincere thanks for the kind attention as well as tokens of respect.
Deaths
KING: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, Adelia [King] wife of John Willard King, aged 57 years, 8 months and 4 days. Funeral services will be held at her late residence int he east part of the town on Friday, at 11 o'clock A.M.
ENSWORTH: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 12th, Lydia Ann [Ensworth] wife of Nathaniel Ensworth, aged 72 years.
IVES: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 12th, Miss Melinda Ives, aged 78 years.
PALMATER: In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 12th, at the residence of her father, Jason I. Belden, Helen L. [Palmater] wife of Charles Palmater, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], aged 18 years 10 months and 14 days.
HARRIS: In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 17th, Mr. John Harris, aged 93 years.
BELLINGER: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Mr. Andrew P. Bellinger, aged 60 years.
SULLIVAN: In Afton [Chenanog Co. NY], Feb. 11, Clara Belle [Sullivan] only child of E.W. Sullivan, aged 3 years.
ABBOTT: In German [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 11th, Rev. A.G. Abbott, aged 78 years.
BURNS: Mr. Frank Burns died in this village [Sherburne, Chenanog Co. NY], February 14th, from a severe attack of epilepsy, which lasted several hours previous to his death.
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A Brooklyn paper of the 16th inst. contains the following announcement of the death of Samuel Jeffery, M.D., father of Rev. Reuben Jeffery, pastor of the Marcy Avenue Baptist Church, of that city. Rev. Mr. Jeffery is well known in this community, and is a son-in-law of the late Hon. John F. Hubbard, Sr.
"The Marcy Avenue Baptist Church was brilliantly illuminated last evening, and many members of the congregation assembled in the auditorium. Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the birth of Rev. Reuben Jeffery, D.D., the pastor. The members of the church had made preparations for an appropriate celebration of the event, and the large and brilliant gathering was the result. Several tokens of affection had been prepared by the congregation. Among them was a magnificent basket of flowers, which reposed on a table before the pulpit. It was oval in form. The exotics were arranged in a manner to bring into prominence the beauty of each blossom. There were tea roses, camellias, moss roses, pinks, ferns, violets and other fine flowers. Set in forget me nots on either side were the dates "1827-1877", the time of birth and anniversary. One of the other gifts with which the pastor was to be presented was a check for several hundred dollars. the audience had been assembled but a short time when intelligence reached the church that Dr. Jeffery had met with a deep affliction. The fact was announced that the aged father of the pastor had died suddenly. Of course, the projected entertainment was out of the question, and it was accordingly postponed. After conversing some time about the sad event and expressing the deepest sympathy with Dr. Jeffery, the congregation dispersed. The anniversary celebration will probably not take place before two weeks.
"Samuel Jeffery, M.D., the deceased father of the pastor of the Marcy Avenue Baptist Chruch, was a native of Leicester, Eng., and at the time of his death had reached the advanced age of eighty-six years. After securing a fine education he adopted the medical profession and was regarded as an eminent physician. About forty years ago he came to this country and settled in the Village of Geneva, Ontario County, N.Y. where he acquired an extensive practice. A few [years] ago, he removed to Illinois and took up his residence near Chicago. His advanced age obliged him to discontinue the practice of his profession. About three months since he came to Brooklyn to visit his son. Up to the time of his death he was at the residence of Dr. Jeffery, No. 278 Madison Street. Two weeks ago, he attended services in the church. A week since he was taken slight ill and suffered from a severe cold. His life terminated peacefully at four o'clock yesterday afternoon. His death was caused by old age."
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Guilford, Chenango Co. NY: Death has cast its shadows over our community during the past few days and gathered home in its harvest three of our most respected Citizens. Of these, the wife of our estemed townsman, Mr. John McLean, died quite suddenly on the 10th, after some months of feeble health, aged about 41 years. Mrs. McLean was a native of our place, the daughter of Andrew Bradbury, Esq., and universally respected by all who knew her for her kindness of heart and amiable disposition. In their sad bereavement the husband and three young daughters received the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends. Also, on the morning of the 11th, Mrs. Nathaniel Ensworth, just west of our village and Miss Malinda Ives of this place each aged about 72 years. Both of these lady residents were natives of this vicinity, and lived to witness many changes in our section, and died respected and lamented by all who knew them.
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The Oxford Times of Wednesday makes the following mention of the death of a former respected resident of that village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].
"Hon. Simon G. Throop, well known and kindly remembered by many of the old residents in this vicinity, died at Stroudsburg, Pa., on the 17th inst., aged eighty-seven years. Deceased was born at Kinderhook, N.Y. January 4th, 1790, and lived many years in the family of Martin Van Buren, with whom he studied law. Subsequently he removed to this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] and entered into the practice of the legal profession. In 1818 he was elected to the State Legislature, and at the time of his death was the oldest ex-member of that body. He was a member of the first board of Trustees of Oxford Academy and took an active interest in the affairs of that institution. He was an intimate friend of the Hon Henry R. Mygatt and was much respected by all who knew him in early days of our village and his many virtues were often mentioned. in 1842 he removed to Honesdale, where he continued to practice his profession, and in 1856 to Stroudsburg, where he was Associate Judge of the county Court for one term."
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A sad and singular accident occurred in the family of Dr. D.D. Chase, in this village, last Thursday evening, which resulted in the death of his youngest child, a little boy named Earl [Chase], aged one year and four months. It seems that after the child was undressed for the night, its mother gave it some popcorn in a cup and while eating it commenced crying and strangling. It was supposed at first that a kernel of the corn had got into its windpipe. The child, however continued to grow worse, its respiration assuming a croupy form. Dr. Mead was called, but no ordinary means seemed to relieve the difficulty. On Saturday it was thought best to resort to the surgical operation of tracheotomy, in hope of saving the child's life. This was performed by Dr. Mead, assisted by Dr. Avery, of Norwich. After cutting into larynx, the surgeon found an open safety pin, the point of which had penetrated the vocal cord, and which nothing but surgery could remove. Unfortunately, the operation did not save the child's life as suffusion of blood soon caused death by suffocation. It is supposed the child took the pin from its mother's dress unknown to her and put it in its mouth and it slipped down its throat. It is a sorrowful event opt its afflicted parents and a caution to all who have the care of young children. Morrisville Observer
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