Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 10, 1877
Deaths
In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], April 18, Mrs. Laura [Chalker], wife of Hiram Chalker, aged 35 years, sister of Geo. A. Chamberlain of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
In Brisben [Chenango Co. NY], May 6, Solon W. Barton, son of Eli Barton aged 11 years and 8 months.
In Washington, D.C. April 25, Miss Maria C. Page, daughter of the late Jared Page of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].
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This village was startled last Monday forenoon by the news that Mr. F. Martin, father of Mrs. F.D. Fox, had suddenly died. The deceased had complained more or less of feeling unwell since February, though three or four weeks ago he went on a journey to Ohio, returning on Friday last, and even on the morning of his death he ate his breakfast and went up to the drug store, where he remained for some time. He spoke of a pain in his stomach several times during the forenoon, and about ten o'clock he went to his room at Mr. Erastus Burghardt's where he shortly after expired. The physician states that heart disease was the cause of his death.
Mr. Martin was about 67 years of age. He resided during the most of his lifetime at Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], but in the Fall of 1875 he and his wife removed to this village [Lisle, Broome Co. NY], boarding with their daughter. Though living but a short time comparatively among us, he had won many friends by his genial pleasant manner, and his loss will be sadly felt by those who had become acquainted with him. Lisle Gleaner, May 2
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 12, 1877
Death
FRENCH: Near North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], in the town of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], on Saturday, May 5th, 1877, of congestion of the lungs, Charles R. [French] youngest son of Rial W. and Mary French, aged nearly six years and six months.
Although taken from the sight of his parents, it will be a comfort to them to remember that he has passed to a happier place than he could have found on earth. Where no more trouble will ever touch him, and that he is in the sight of the same merciful Saviour who said: "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
MARVIN: Richard Marvin, a member of the gallant 114th Regiment, departed this life on Thursday of last week, after a long and painful illness. His remains were followed to the grave on Saturday by a number of his old comrades of the above-named regiment. American
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 10, 1877
Marriages
Mr. and Mrs. Alanson Bingham celebrated their fiftieth anniversary, or golden wedding, on Thursday last. The children, five in number, were all present, and a very enjoyable time had. Tears of joy and gratitude filled the eyes of all as they once more gathered around the board bountifully spread, that death had spared every one of them and that the family circle was still unbroken.
Miss Ella Marsh, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] and daughter of Geo. L. Marsh, was by Rev. H.G. Harned married to Mr. Zach Cable on the 6th inst. May her life be a happy one.
Deaths
One of the saddest cases of sickness and destitution it has ever been out lot to record, says the Deposit Courier, has come to our knowledge the past week, and is now interesting a number of our people who are ever ready to assist the unfortunate.
Last Sunday, Dr. B.E. Radeker was called to attend the family of Homer Westfall, living about four miles north of this village [Deposit, Delaware Co. NY] on the Sanford Road, the locality being known as Loomis' Hill. He found several children, ranging from one and a half to thirteen years old, together with the mother, all sick with that dread disease, diptheria. They were all huddled together in a small room without care, insufficiently clothed, and with only two beds. The poor children were lying about the room, on the beds, on chairs, and on the floor, and presented a scene of the most fearful description. The place was unwholesome in the extreme, their clothing meagre, and their sufferings intense. The Doctor saw at once that nothing could be done for the sufferers until they were removed from the condition of filth in which he found them, provided with fresh clothing and proper care. He accordingly came back to the village, and after calling on a number of people for aid procured sufficient clothing to help them for the present at least. He then, with the assistance of Mr. H.T. Smith, Overseer of the Poor, went on Thursday, and with the aid of carpenters, put up a temporary house to which they could be removed. This was completed Thursday evening, but so late that the family could not be moved until the next day. Friday morning the eldest child died, and the condition of two others was considered hopeless. Mr. Westfall who up to this time had escaped the disease and had been the only one, with the exception of the doctor, to take care of the family, was taken sick. It has been impossible to employ anyone to go to the place and nurse the sufferers, though diligent search has been made and abundant pay has been offered. It is impossible to imagine anything worse than this. Sickness of an entire family with a dangerous and fearful disease -- one that in its treatment requires promptness, the best of care and the utmost cleanliness -- coupled with abject poverty, uncleanness and helplessness, is one that should excite the sympathy of everyone. It is to be hoped that the measures on foot for their relief will be successful. Dr. Radeker, who is himself suffering with a severe cold, has been constant in his attention, doing everything in his power, almost unaided, for their relief.
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