Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 10, 1877
Marriages
On Monday, May 7th, at Christ Church Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. Wm. W. Lord, D.D., Hon. Miles C. Comstock, of Utica, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] and Helen Marnorth [Parshall], daughter of Clark D. Parshall, of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].
At the home of the bride, in Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], May 2d, by Rev. W.W. Lord, D.D., Albert Gorringe of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Emmer D. Gates, of the former place.
It came to the knowledge of some of the friends of Doct. and Mrs. Lathrop that the 25th anniversary of their wedding occurred on Sunday last, and the next evening a number called to tender their congratulations. Among the very pretty and appropriate presents shown, which reflected the kindly wishes and sincere friendship of the donors, was one from the Teachers of the Union School which must have been specially prized and not mainly because of its beauty and intrinsic value. It was a solid silver vase of elegant design and fine workmanship from the store of C.R. Burch, as were also several other of the handsome articles presented our friends on this occasion. It was presented in a neat speech by Prof Wight. May they live to celebrate their Golden Wedding and still enjoy health and prosperity.
Deaths
In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], April 20, Abram Fling in the 76th year of his age. Mr. F. was perhaps the oldest native of that town, having been born and always lived upon the farm where he died. He was a member of the methodist Church, and a citizen much esteemed by those who knew him. He leaves a widow and eight children.
At Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY], May 5th, 1877, Mrs. De Ette [Finch, aged 36 years.
In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], May 6th, Ellen Flansburgh in the 70th year of her age.
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In the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], May 5th, 1877, Jacob Van Nort, of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], aged 48 years.
On Friday last, P. Curran of Troy, who had been engaged for a short time in selling crockery at auction in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], hired Jacob Van Nort and Mr. Gray, teamsters, to take him and a quantity of his goods to Cherry Valley. Mr. C. rode with Van Nort, both sitting on a box which had been placed on top of some barrels. When near the Stanley school house, about three miles from Cherry Valley, on the top of the hill, the wagon was jarred on passing over a ditch in the road. The box on which the two men sat gave way and both fell directly in front of the heavily loaded vehicle. The forward wheel passed over the body of Van Nort, inflicting internal injuries from which he died the next day. It is a question whether the severe injuries received by Curran, and which were at first thought to be fatal were inflicted wholly by being struck by a crate of crockery which fell from the wagon, or whether he too was run over.
Mr. Gray immediately hastened to the assistance of the injured men, and it was some time before either exhibited signs of life. After a while he succeeded in getting them to the house of William Graham, living near, where they were kindly cared for and Dr. J. M. Stereker was soon in attendance.
When the news of the fatal accident was received in this village, it produced a deep impression of sadness and regret. Mr. Van Nort was a hard-working man, who had many friends in the village. For his wife and two children much sympathy is felt in their severe affliction.
On Saturday it was reported that Mr. Curran was also dead; but the latest intelligence from him is to the effect that he is slowly improving though severely hurt.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 9, 1877
Death
April 30: In South Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], of pneumonia, Chander Taylor in the 79th year of his age.
Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 11, 1877
Marriages
In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 1, by Rev. T. Simpkins, Christopher C. Mooney and Lucy E. Ridge, all of Worcester.
In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], at the home of the bride's parents, April 30, by Rev. Mr. Lord, D.D. Frank D. Page of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] and Miss Ella J. Smith.
In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], April 30, by Rev. E.C. Hardman, Wesley R. Dexter of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Belle Wocraft of Unadilla.
At the M.E. Parsonage at Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. W.M. Hiller, April 28, Wm. Ousterhout and Miss Mary Beams, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].
At the home of this bride, in Milford [Otsego Co. NY], May 2 by Rev. E.R. Keith, Charles Houghtaling of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Sarah J. Platt.
Deaths
In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], April 29, Ellen ]Wyman], wife of William Wyman.
In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], Sunday evening May 6, Geo. W. Clark Esq., aged 55 years.
In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], March 26, Mrs. Nancy [Reynolds] wife of H.G. Reynolds, aged 53 years.
In South Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], April 20, of pneumonia, Chandler Taylor in the 79th year of his age.
In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] May 1, Mr. Timothy Green aged 66 years.
Near Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], may 3, Mrs. Phebe Bently, relict of Geo. Bently, aged 61 years.
In Salt Springville, in the town of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], Jacob Brown, aged 92 years.
In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], May 6th, Ellen Flansburgh in the 70th year of her age.
In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], May 4, Lyman Gregory.
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In Tioga, Pa., April 20, Mrs. Emma A. Strait wife of G.E. Strait and daughter of Isaac and Caroline Morrell of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], aged 22.
And she hath passed in beauty from the day, / Torn in her sweetness from the parent's spray; / Too kind and affectionate on earth to stay, / The death wind swept her from home away.
The death, to her parents was hard to meet, / Though they trust in heaven she's found a seat; / While with the angels she'll be blessed; / God's will is done, and she's at rest.
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There is only one soldier's grave in the vicinity of Cobleskill [Schoharie Co. NY] - that of Lieut. Geo. W. Snyder, whose remains are to be removed from Warrenville to Cobleskill. Post G.W. Snyder will duly honor and decorate his grave on Decoration Day. This will be the first observance of that occasion in Schoharie County. The firemen will also parade and decorate the graves of their comrades.
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