Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1875 (continued)

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, April 17, 1875

Deaths

Nelson C. Rexford, died at Naples, Italy, March 26th, 1875.  the sad event was announced by letter of the American Consul at Naples, written March 27th, and received at Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] April 12th, 1875.

The deceased was in his fifty-seventh year, having been born at Sherburne May 29th, 1818.  He was the third son and sixth child of the late Benjamin Rexford of Sherburne, who died in 1825.  He was educated at the old Sherburne Academy and the Homer Academy.  When quite a young man he was for a time an assistant clerk in the Chenango County Clerk's Office under Perez Randall.  He went to New York early and established the commission House of Rexford & Van Riper, at No. 29 Moore Street.  In addition to his commission business, he was for a time the New York Agent of the Chenango Lake Boat line.  He retired from business about fourteen years ago satisfied with his success.  His life since then has been spent in study and travel.  He was an extensive reader, especially of books in the French and Italian languages.  He made seven voyages to Europe.  In his extensive travels he was a diligent collector of pictures and other objects of interest illustrative of the history, customs, scenery and architecture of the various countries he visited.  His collection of stereoscopic views is thought to be the best in the country.

Mr. Rexford was a man of active but unostentatious benevolence.  He selected meritorious of charity, but such as were most to escape the notice of others.  His helping hand placed many a poor and friendless person in comparative comfort.  Two objects of a public character here in Sherburne were especial care.  He purchased the land on which are the Sherburne Falls and Glen, cleared away rubbish, constructed walks and made that charming resort accessible to visitors.  To the Congregational burial Ground he devoted his time and money as freely as if it had concerned him alone.  His remains repose in the Protestant Cemetery at Naples where he requested to be buried upon finding he would not return home.

Upon his going abroad last fall he showed anxiety about his health and engaged Dr. Henry C. Lyman of Sherburne to go to Europe and accompany him home upon being summoned by telegraph.  During the winter he had written that he had what is called the Naples fever, which is a malarial complaint prevalent in those regions when the winter season is damp, but that he was getting better and expected to come home.  He seems not to have been aware of his danger until the very last.  Though he died in a foreign land and away from kindred, yet his country's representative was present with him to take the place of kindred and friends.  One of the loveliest attributes of a great nationality is the ability to stretch a hand to the remote parts of the earth to comfort and protect wanderers.

The Hon B. Odell Duncan, United States Consul at Naples, has the heartfelt thanks of the friends of the deceased for his care and kindness to him during his illness, and for his thoughtful and delicate manner of communicating the circumstances of his death.

Mr. Rexford was never married.  Out of a family of five brothers and three sisters, but two survive, Mrs. Sarah R. Havely of Sherburne, the eldest of the family, and J. DeWitt Rexford, Esq., of Janesville, Wis.  Three have died within the last three years, Hon. Benjain F. Rexford of Norwich, Mrs. Emily Adams and the subject of this sketch.

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The following from the Union City (Mich.) Register on the death of the late Darius Buell will be read with interest by many of the former acquaintances of the deceased who yet reside in this County:

"In many respects the sudden blotting out of the life of our old and esteemed townsman, has left a vacancy that cannot easily be filled.  Darius Buell, who for thirty-nine years has been an active worker, and prominently connected with the growth and prosperity of this people, through all these changing years, has been called to that bourn from whence no mortal ever returns.  The dull, solemn tolls of the Church bells, emblematic of mourning have spoken of a public and private bereavement, that strikes all hearts with the keenest and deepest sensibility.  But a few short weeks ago, he was in the full possession of mental and physical vigor, ready and willing to grapple with the great problems of life.  Now he lies cold and still beneath the sods of Riverside Cemetery.

Mr. Buell was born at Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, on the 6th day of July 1808, and was therefore nearly sixty-seven years of age at the time of his death. He lived in the town of his birth, learning the business of a builder, and at the age of nineteen entered into a partnership with his employer, which continued until he came to this place in 1836.  In 1835 he was married to Miss Cornelia Lincoln, by whom he has had six children, four of whom he now sleeps with in their last resting place.  At the time he came to Union City, there was but few houses where now stands the beautiful city.  At that time he was the only builder competent to lay out work and carry it through to completion.  In 1837 he planned the work for the water flour mill now owned by Dicks & Co. on the flats, and it is told that many days during the progress of the work, he would lie down by the side of a timber, indulge in the luxury of an old-fashioned ague shake, and then get up and go on with the planning and laying out of the work.  In these early times, life was not always surrounded with the luxuries and comforts of our more modern civilization.  The mill had to be built, the workmen kept employed, and the whole responsibility rested upon his shoulders.  His was the mind that gave shape and direction to its colossal proportions.  Nearly all the older houses of this pace bear either the evidence of his handiwork or show the planning of his master mind.  The inside work of the Congregational Church was also matured and brought into its present beautiful proportions by him.  When the formation of the old Union City Iron Company was effected, he was one of the original stockholders, and was made foreman of the mechanical department which position and interest he retained until the company sold out to Col. Thomas Moseley.  In 1847 he engaged in the mercantile business at this place, which was continued until his partner, Mr. Abram Young, went to California, when the concern passed into other hands.  His store built by himself, was then located upon the ground now occupied by W.E. Shumway. During the war for the preservation of the Union, he was active and persistent in efforts to do what he could to cripple the power of the enemy, by using his influence to induce our young men to enter the service, and his vote to raise money for the support of the families of those who went into the army.  One of his own sons fell a victim to the nefarious demands of our country's enemies.  He was also energetic and always used his best efforts for the permanent growth and prosperity of our city, giving largely for the purpose of establishing a railroad through this place, and other necessary improvements.  At an earlier date still, when it was thought that the St. Joseph River was unnavigable for boats to this place, he entered heartily into the proposition for the formation of a Stock Company, whose object was the building of a boat to test the theory. The boat was built, it went down the river, but never came back.  Much of the woodwork was done by his own hands.

Darius Buell was in every sense of the word a good man.  In life he bore the reputation of being honest and upright in all his dealings with men, and in his death our citizens can but feel that a good man, a man of energy, a man whose life was a shining light, and a glowing example to others, has gone out.  He was a representative man and sought to inculcate in the minds of his fellow men, a high and lofty purpose in life, and his departure from earthly scenes into the bright and glorious beyond, has created a vacancy not easily to be supplied."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, April 10, 1875

Deaths

She is not dead but sleepeth!  So, we thought as the sad voice of a friend informed us that Mrs. A. Wooster was dead.  For He who spake as never man spake said, "he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die."  None knew the deceased but to love and respect her, and there is a vacant spot in that home circle that will not soon be filled.  It was not our privilege to see her during her brief illness, but those who were present were deeply impressed with the calm resignation and submission to the will of the Almighty.  Strong in the faith that this mortal should put on immortality, she welcomed death's gracious angel with calmness and child-like trust, and she had no doubts but the Everlasting Arm would support her while passing through the valley and shadow of death; no doubts but on the other shore loved ones that have gone before would welcome her home; no doubt but in the sweet by and by she would again be united with loved ones left behind.  She is gone, and although many hearts are made sad, and the happy home made desolate by her departure.  Heaven rejoices that another is added to the choir above to swell the redemption song.  A.J.Y.

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Died in Afton, March 2, 1875, of pneumonia, Mrs. Adelia O. Camp, aged 51 years.  

As one after another of these earlier friends depart, I am led to exclaim "death is a ruthless foe. By it beauty is marred, bliss invaded, hopes blasted, fairest prospects blighted and Joyous homes made desolate!"

I remember sister Camp as one of a little band of Christians that gathered at the Chapel in the southwestern part of Bainbridge, now North Afton.  She, with her husband, and a few others, made my heart glad as they gave me the kindly hand, and greeted me with happy smiles the first Sabbath of my itineracy.  Many of those loving Christian friends are gone, safely, sweetly resting in the Glory land.  She, too, has joined her voice to sing the eternal praise of Him who came to prove that God is love.

She was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], early gave her heart to Christ, and after many years of sadness and joy, of trial and triumph, she passed away to her reward.

She had been a widow for quite a number of years; her husband having sacrificed his life in the late rebellion; but in all her care, and toil, and struggle, no murmur of complaint, always a cheerful happy spirit, she has left a noble example of Christian fortitude and patience to friends and to three orphan children.   Her last days were peaceful and serene, her triumph in Christ complete.  She said in her last moments, "sing, sing "Rock of ages cleft for me."

Thus, we learn our friend passed from this world of sickness, pain and death, to the Bright Beyond, where no sickness enters, no death destroys.

All may thus triumph trusting in the same Christ and say "to die is gain."  My heart would dictate the wish, that all earlier friends, and those of later years in your vicinity, that when death comes, they may "Wrap the drapery of their couch about them / And lie down to pleasant dreams."  B.B.C.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, April 17, 1875

Marriages

WEBB - HOVEY:  At the M.E. parsonage in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], April 12th, 1875, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. Geo. Webb of Bainbridge, to Miss Mary E. Hovey of Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY].

HODGINS - SLITER:  At the Susquehanna Valley House, on the morning of Sunday April 11th, 1875, by A.A. VanHorne, Esq., Wm. E. Hodges to Adelia Sliter, both fo Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

IRELAND:  In this town [Baibnridge, Chenango Co. NY], April 8th, 1875, Thomas Ireland aged 92 years.

Mr. Thomas Ireland whose death we record this week, was one of the two oldest men in this town.  He moved form Saratoga County, N.Y. about 60 years ago to the farm on which he died, having never changed his place of residence since coming to this part of the country. The farm referred to is known as the Ireland homestead and occupied by Alexander Ireland.

BUCKTESHLER:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY], April 11th, 1875, Freddie [Buckteshler] only son of John and Libbie Buckteshler, aged about 4 years.

HOUSTON:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], of scarlet fever, April 2d, 1875, Charles W. [Houston] only son of James and Augusta Houston, aged3 years and 1 month.

SMITH:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], April 7th, 1875, Olivia Smith, aged 18 years.

DEWEY:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] April 8th, 1875, Dolphus Dewey, aged 34 years. 

HYDE:  In Afton [Delaware Co. NY], Aril 11th, 1875, of consumption, Howard Hyde, aged about18 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 15, 1875

Marriages

GRIFFIN - HADCOCK:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] April 12th, by Re.v W.H. Waldron, Mr. George T. Griffin to MissIda M. Hadcock, both of Norwich.

CLARK -HUGHES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 8th, by A.F. Gladding, Esq., Mr. Edwin H. Clark of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Joanna Hughes, of this place.

Deaths

SHERWOOD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 8th, Mr. William Sherwood aged 82 years.

STURGES:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], March 31st, after a brief illness, Julia [Sturges] wife of Austin Sturges, aged 29 years.

WILLOUGHBY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], April 9th, Bertha [Willoughby] daughter of J.H. and Louisa Willoughby aged 8 years.

DYE:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], April 6th, Mr. Hazard Dye aged 65 years.

BENEDICT:  At the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], April 9th, Uriah Benedict, aged 81 years.

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FRINK:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], April 8th, Col. Benadam Frink aged 84 years.

Col. Frink died at his residence in Plymouth, o Thursday afternoon last, after an illness of some weeks, aged 84 years.

Deceased was a native of Connecticut, and during his residence there was several times elected a representative to the State Legislature.  He removed to this village in the fall of 1839, residing here one year, when he purchased the farm in Plymouth, upon which he died.  He has frequently represented his town upon the Board of Supervisors and filled other positions of trust.  Twice he was the Democratic candidate for Member of Assembly.  His influence in the community was extensive, and his energy and perseverance remarkable.  At the time of his death, he was a stockholder in the Bank of Chenango, and held the office of Vice President of that institution.  For many years he has been a leading member of the Baptist Church in this place.  Two sons, Benjamin and Christopher R. survive him, His wife died one year ago.

Funeral services were held at the residence of his son, Benjamin Frink, Esq., in this village on Sunday afternoon last, and were conducted by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, pastor of the Baptist Church.  There was a very large attendance of friends from this and adjoining towns, including the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a member.  The procession to the cemetery was one of the most imposing ever witnessed in this place.  It was led by the 103d Reg't Band, in uniform, followed by representatives from the Blue Lodge, in regalia and nearly one hundred Sr. Knights in full uniform; citizens in carriages and on foot brought up in the rear.  The services at the grave were conducted by George Rider, Commander and Rev. D. E. Loveridge, Prelate of Norwich Commandery, and were very impressive.

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The Oneida [Madison Co. NY] papers of last week announce the death of Dr. Albert G. Purdy of that village, which occurred on Monday evening, the 5th inst. he having been stricken with paralysis on the Friday evening previous.

Dr. Purdy was born at Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co. NY], in this county, January 31st, 1800.  There he resided until sixteen years of age, when he went to Smyrna, entering the office of the late Dr. Mead, as a medical student.  He did not, however, remain long in Dr. Mead's office, but continued his studies with Dr. Burroughs, of Lebanon Hollow, Madison County and afterwards graduated at Fairfield Medical College at which time he had not reached his twenty-first year.  Immediately subsequent to receiving his diploma, Dr. Purdy commenced practice in Eaton [Madison Co. NY] where he remained for nearly thirty years, removing to Oneida in 1859.

Deceased had twice represented his constituents in the Assembly, he having been chosen from both Districts in the county.  A genial, open-hearted and honorable man, he had friends everywhere and his loss is mourned by the community in which he has so long resided and to which he had endeared himself by many ties.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 15, 1875

Marriage

Phoebe Couse was divorced from Erastus D. Couse at the last term of court in Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY]

At the recent wedding of Miss Nellie Howe and Mr. Orson A. Miller, of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], the young couple had their home ready furnished, went to their own parlors, invited in their friends and the clergyman, and as soon as the ceremony was over, they were "settled," and "keeping house" without any "bridal tour" or splurge.  Sensible miller. He knows how?

Death

THOMPSON:  In Otselic Centre [Chenango Co. NY], March 30th, 1875, Eurena [Thompson] wife of John Thompson, aged 72 years, 5 months and 11 days.

FREEMAN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], on the 5th inst. after a brief illness, William Freeman aged 87 years 9 months.  Mr. F. was born in Massachusetts and came to this village with his father when but five years of age.  At that time there was no frame house standing in this village or near it.  Five years after he moved to Plymouth where he has since resided, making his continuous residence there upwards of 77 years.  Mr. F. enjoyed in a peculiar degree the confidence of the community and was an upright, honest man.

The widow of the late Judge Nelson, died at Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on Friday last.

John A. Brown, sentenced at Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] September 23d, 1874 to prison for two years, died at Auburn prison [Cayuga Co. NY], March 29th.

John B. Thayer, formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], was recently killed by the breaking of a plank, and precipitating him into the river, at Columbus, Iowa.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 15, 1875

Marriages

At the M.E. Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aril 13th, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. William B. Daily, of Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Celia A. Tyler of Greene.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], April 4th, by Rev. J.W. Hewitt, Mr.  Rob't R. Miller, of North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Sarah E. Hays of Triangle.

Deaths

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], April 10th, Mrs. Polly Davidson, aged 81 years, mother of J.W. Davidson, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY]

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], April 8th, Mr. Jesse Bostwick, aged 61 years.

In Pitcher Springs [Chenango Co. NY], March 29th, Mr. Manson Kenyon, aged 59 years.

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The Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] Republican says:  One of the most terrible deaths which a human being can suffer, occurred near the Nanticoke town line in Tioga County, Thursday last.

James Jackson, a young man, son of Henry Jackson, was prostrated by a severe cold on Monday or Tuesday of last week, and a young physician residing in the vicinity was summoned.  The doctor gave him a prescription, but it did him no good, and on the day following, called upon his patient gain.  This time the doctor left a quantity of aqua ammonia, and, so Henry Jackson states, told it to be given the young man in doses of a teaspoon full once in a few hours.  Mr. Jackson followed what he understood to be the doctor's advice and gave his son a teaspoon full of the spirits of aqua ammonia.  The result was fearful.  As soon as the drug entered young Jackson's stomach, blood spurted from his mouth and nose, and he was in terrible agony.  Piece of mucus membrane several inches long, were vomited up, and the young man was literally burned to death internally.

When the results of the dose were first perceived, Mr. Jackson's family became terribly frightened, and not knowing what to do, summoned Doctors Burr and Gates.  When they arrived, it was too late for anything to be done to save Mr. Jackson's life.  Oil and other remedies were applied and the intense pain somewhat allayed, but after laying for a day he died.  The funeral occurred last Friday.

The terrible accident evidently resulted from a misunderstanding between the physician and the deceased's father. The former states that he left the ammonia, with instructions to place a teaspoon full of it in a cup of water and administer a teaspoon full of the ammonied water to the patient as stated at intervals.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 8, 1875

Marriages

FORD - PAYNE:  At the residence of the bride's father, R.L. Payne, in Morris [Otsego Co. NY], March 30th, by Rev. H. Cook, Rector of Zion Church, Mr. Charles E. Ford of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Helen Payne, of Morris.

TOWNSAND - GENUNG:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Mar. 21st, by Re.v L.A. Wild, Mr. J.R. Townsand of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary M. Genung of Pittston?

HATCH - HAKES:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], March 23d?, by Rev. D.W. Bigelow, Mr. Harrison Hatch of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Mary Ann Hakes of Pitcher.

HOLDEN - KING:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] April 6th, by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. William Holden to Miss Emma Elizabeth King, both of Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

DANIELS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Mrs. Sophia Daniels, aged 90? years.

MEAD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], March 25th, of scarlet fever, Jennie [Mead], wife of Elverton Mead, aged 26 years.

ROBB:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 27th, Emergene [Robb] daughter of John and Ellen Rob, aged 2 years 11 months and three days.

COMSTOCK:  In Brooklyn, March 27th, Mr. Reuben T. Comstock, aged 88 years, formerly a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

BUELL:  In East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], March 21st, Mrs. Permelia Buell of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], aged 75 years.

A two-year-old child of Michael Mulligan living near Rider's factory at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], was so badly burned a few days since that it died.  During the temporary absence of its mother its clothing took fire from the stove.

Thomas Hopcroft ticket agent of the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], died on Sunday last after a brief illness.  He remains were taken to Oneida [Madison Co. NY], his former residence.

John Frank of Virgil [Cortland Co. NY], was killed by the kick of a horse last fall.  He was a passionate lover of music and a skillful performer upon the violin.  At the marble works of Benjamin Brothers, in Cortland, a monument has been prepared to perpetuate his memory upon which a violin and bow of full size has been carved.  Every part of the instrument is shown perfectly in the marble, the name of the deceased being cut in rustic letters over it.  The Democrat says the artist has performed his work admirably.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 8, 1875

Marriage

McELWEE - SPERRING:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], March 30th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Dr. Ayrault.  Mr. Walker McElwee of Hornellsville [Steuben Co. NY] to Miss Ella Sperring.

Deaths

BOSS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 5th, Stephen Boss, aged 57 years and 7 months.

GREENMAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], April 4, Alonzo C. Greenman, aged 48 years and 9 months.

MAYES:  In Osceola, Iowa March 10th, Mr. Josiah Mayes, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 69 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 7, 1875

Deaths

ROSS:  Entered into rest, at Auburndale, Mass., on March 24th, Mrs. Maria Ross formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 87 years.  An old resident and one of the early members of St. Paul's Church, she leaves an enduring record of a blameless life and now exchanges the Church militant for the Church triumphant.

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Drowned in the Chenango

The Binghamton Times of Monday says:  An accident occurred at Port Dickinson [Broome Co. NY] about five o'clock yesterday afternoon, by which Charles B. Beach of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], lost his life by drowning.  The circumstances were as follows:

A company of eight men, consisting of Chas. B. Green, George Casidey, Wm. Snook, Cornelius Vroman, James L. Bump, N.M. Davenport and D.L. Maxfield, left Whitney's Point at a quarter before twelve o'clock yesterday in two small boats, with the intention of rowing to this city [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] and returning home on the train the following morning.

Snook, Bump and Davenport rode in the smaller of the two boats, and the remaining five rode in the other boat, which was heavily loaded.  The river was swollen by the recent thaw, and the current was so swift that the boats floated rapidly down the river with but little assistance from the oars.  Nothing occurred to disturb the voyage until the party arrived at the dam at Port Dickinson, two and a half miles north of this city.  The water had overflowed the flat lands, and the party started for the center of the dam, the smaller boat leading.  This passed in safety, although the fall was nearly five feet high, and the boat dipped a large amount of water. As the second boat went over the dam it plunged completely under the water and arose bottom upwards, with three of the men clinging to it.  The others attempted to swim to a low bar about 12 rods from the boat, which was covered with water, but was surrounded by a thick growth of willows, which extended above the surface.  One of the men succeeded in reaching the willows and clung to them until he was rescued.  The other was Beach.  He had apparently become strangled and confused when first thrown from the boat and was observed by persons on the shore to swim with his face in the water in such a manner that it was impossible for him to breathe.  He went entirely under once or twice, and from the swiftness of the current and the lagging movements of the swimmer it was evident that he could not reach the bar.  When about thirty feet from the lower end, he disappeared and was not seen again.

The capsizing of the boat was witnessed by George W. Warner, a man living near the dam.  He at once started for a boat which was kept in the raceway near the paper mill.  In order to get it into the main current, it was necessary to carry it over two narrow strips of land, and some little time was consumed in this operation.  When Warner finally put out into the stream, Beach had disappeared.  After rescuing the man on the bar and making sure that Beach had not reached the shore at any point he hastened after the capsized boat.  One of the men was found to have swum to shore at a point about a quarter of a mile below the dam; the others clung to the boat and were rescued about a mile below the dam, where their boat had caught in a clump of trees, and the men, completely exhausted were clinging to a log.

Search for the body of the missing man was made until dark last night and will be continued.  Beach was twenty-eight years of age, was a son of Franklin Beach of Whitney's Point and leaves a wife and one child.  The other members of the party were taken to the house of Mr. J. W. Cutler, on the west bank of the river, where they will remain and assist in the search for the body of their unfortunate companion.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 8, 1875

Marriage

In German [Chenango Co. NY], March 24th, by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. C.E. Huntley of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Arvilla F. White of the former place.

Deaths

In Plymouth, March 5th, Mr. Charles B. Tracy, aged 43 years.

In Croton, Delaware Co. [NY], March 24th, Jennie [Jones] wife of Rev. J. Jones, of Afton, aged 25 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], March 30th, Mr. Henry Hoyt, son of the late Dea. Chauncey Hoyt aged 53 years and 5 months.  Mr. Hoyt was known to a large circle of acquaintances and his mild and cheerful countenance will be remembered and cherished by his many friends.  For some ten years past he has been subject to epileptic symptoms which materially affected his mental and physical health.  The slow and gradual effect on his nervous system, resulted in a perfect palsy of a large portion of his body, which eventually closed his life.  In the full exercise of the Christian graces of faith, hope and charity, he has passed beyond the vale of Time to meet the rewards of a future life.  He leaves a wife and duaghter with numerous relatives to mourn his loss.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, April 10, 1875

Marriage

O'RILEY - O'NEIL:  At St. Malachi's Church in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 8th inst. by Rev. Father Loudden, Mr. Terrance O'Riley and Miss Margaret O'Neil, both of this place.

Deaths

BUELL:  In Union City, Michigan, on the 20th of March 1875, Mr. Darius Buell, aged 66 years.  Mr. Buell was born in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] and resided here until 1835, when he removed to Union City, Mich. where he has resided until his decease.  He leaves surviving him a widow and two sons.

From a private letter received by one of our citizens, from A.A. Comstock of New York, we learn that his father, S.S. Comstock died in that city on the 27th ult, at the advanced aged of 88 years.  The deceased was formerly a resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and will be remembered by the older class of citizens, a popular and efficient teacher in our schools.  He had been married over sixty years.  The wife died four years ago.  Both were members of the episcopal Church.  Mr. Comstock was a man of rare intelligence, great energy of character, and an upright citizen. The remains were taken to Westfield [Chautauqua Co. NY] where they were interred by the Masonic fraternity.

Mrs. George Medbury:  Although some time has elapsed since the death of this estimable lady, the writer deems it not improper that a more than passing notice of her death be given, and in so doing we but give utterance to the feeling and opinions of her many near and dear friends by whom she is most sincerely mourned and reverently remembered.  A resident of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] and an almost lifelong member of Christ Church, she ever by word and deed gave evidence of an unwavering faith in "Him who doeth all things well."  Impulsive, generous-hearted, and benevolent, not for the sake of praise or popularity, but because she felt the truth of the words, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."  The poor of her acquaintance will long miss her, not only as a friend, but as a generous giver also.  Known through the whole of her useful life as a true friend, a loving wife, and self-sacrificing mother, her place will always remain vacant in the hearts and tender memories of children, husband and friend.  While we speak words of sympathy to the bereaved, let us all, in looking forward to the glorious hereafter, rejoice that "He giveth His beloved sleep."  C.E.

A man by the name of Matthew Ryan was instantly killed at this place [Unadilla, Otsego Co. NY], yesterday afternoon.  The circumstances of the case, as nearly as I can learn, are as follows:  Mr. Ryan was a resident of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and was in the employ of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, as overseer of the track between Oneonta and Bainbridge.  He had stopped off at this place, and was waiting for the 12:55 express from Binghamton, intending to return home by that train. As it came up to the depot, on the sidetrack, Mr. Ryan stepped back, and was knocked down and run over by a locomotive and tender that were just at that time backing down on the main line.  One arm and leg were nearly severed form the body, his neck was broken, and he was otherwise horribly mangled.  He was said to be a man of good habits and was respected by all who knew him.  He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his loss.  Unadilla Cor. Utica Herald, 7th

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, Aril 10, 1875

Marriages

WOOSTER - GAFFNEY:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], April 6, 1875, by Rev. J.B. Morse, George W. Wooster to Miss Mary Gaffney, both of Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY].

STICKLE - POST:  At the residence of Mr. D. Johnson, in East Afton [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday, March 31, 1875, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. Charles Stickle, of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Addie Post, of East Afton.

Deaths

JONES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], April 6th, 1875, Hurbie M. Jones, aged 1 year, 7 months and 13 days.

PARKER:  In Nineveh [Broome Co. NY], Aril 2d, 1875, of measles, Mrs. Fanny Parker, aged 78 years.

Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]:  Again has death appeared in our midst and claimed as its victim our much esteemed townsman, Mr. Frederick Burlison, who died at his residence on Tuesday evening, March 16th, aged 24 years and 6 months.  In the death of this truly excellent young man our community has sustained an irreparable loss.  His kind disposition, his upright and virtuous life, enlisted the admiration and demanded the esteem of all who knew him.  His funeral was attended at the M.E. Church, of which he was a member, in this village, on the 19th inst. at which time a large concourse of relatives and friends were present.  He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.

Death of Henry R. Mygatt, March 31, 1875, Oxford, NY

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 7, 1875

Henry R. Mygatt

[Wm. H. Hyde, "Memoir of Henry R. Mygatt (Oxford, NY, 1880)]

Henry R. Mygatt died at his residence, in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 31st ult. at six o'clock in the morning.

About two years since, Mr. Mygatt returned from New York in an enfeebled condition, and suffering from an injury received in a fall in attempting to alight from an omnibus.  He afterwards recovered in a measure from the shock, not without hope of his restoration to a good degree of his wonted health and strength.  But subsequent developments proved this hope delusive, and it became apparent that a nervous prostration was upon him, to which the vital powers must ere long succumb.  No immediate change was, however, apprehended, until the 27th ult., when his symptoms became alarming, and he steadily and rapidly sank until death ensued.

Henry R. Mygatt was born in this village [Oxford, NY], on the 10th of April, 1810.  His father, Henry Mygatt, came here from New Milford, Connecticut, and was well known as a prominent merchant in this village, in the years that followed its settlement.  His mother, Sarah S. Washburn, died while he was quite young.

My Mygatt was prepared for college at Oxford Academy, then in charge of Mr. Prentice, afterwards David Prentice, L.L.D., now deceased.  The roll of students at that time included many names which have since become prominent in the various walks of life, including Horatio Seymour, Ward Hunt, John W. Allen, Henry W. Rogers, Joseph G. Maston and John Clapp.  He entered Hamilton College in 1826, where he remained about two years, when he went to Union College and graduated in 1830 in a class including among others, Henry S. Randall, the late Benjamin F. Rexford, George D. Beers, Robert C. Livingston and George Yost.

Soon after leaving college, Mr. Mygatt commenced the study of the law in this village, in the office of the late James Clapp, where a high sense of professional honor, thorough scholarship, exhaustive research, exact knowledge and strict integrity, were inculcated by precept and example as the only basis of assured success and merited honor, in the practice of the law.  Mr. Mygatt was admitted as an attorney and counsellor in the Supreme Court at Albany in 1833, and soon commenced the practice of the law in this village, where he remained until his death.

A lawyer, a life-long friend, who was his client as well, justly and briefly writes of him:  "His success was due to honest hard work, to an energy of purpose which never yielded except to the mandate of a court of last resort, combined with integrity never tainted with suspicion."  And this it is which makes his example the more valuable, in times when the temptation to tread forbidden paths in search of riches and honors, leads too many to their ruin.  His pathway to success is plainly marked, the rewards and the honors which he reached were justly and honestly won, they admit of no doubtful interpretation, no secret explanation.  The possibility, nor only so, the certainty of attaining excellence in an honorable profession, is open to all upon the same conditions.  Whatever the result of the litigation might be, his client never doubted that he had had the best services of which he was capable, and his antagonist whether in defeat or victory retired from the contest with a high sense of his courtesy, his fairness, and his honor.  In ready perception of analogies and exact knowledge of adjudicated cases bearing upon a particular point, or establishing a given principle, Mr. Mygatt was almost without a rival.

He was a faithful and trusted friend and advisor in important matters which never reached a trial in the Court, and his services in this capacity often rendered without charge, are only partially known to those who knew him best.  But nothing was more marked or entered more largely into the elements of his success than his persistency in his convictions in some instances even against the opinions of professional brethren, for whom he entertained the highest respect.

One example is now recalled, where in a suit in equity he obtained a decree declaring a will, which was a cloud upon this, void for incapacity of the testator, after it had been proved and of record for more than a quarter of a century.

But to those who were with him most and knew him best, the chief wonder was not that he accomplished so much, but that the slight form and frail organism could sustain the constant and unremitting pressure to which they were subjected.

Mr. Mygatt furnished a worthy instance of the attainment of a very high standing in his profession and a name and character widely known and honored, without any of the accidents of official position.  Although he had no desire for political life, there were times when friends who knew his eminent qualifications, urged him to accept judicial positions, and a seat upon the bench of our highest Court could have been had for the asking.

My. Mygatt received from Hobart College, several years since, the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, a designation well and worthily bestowed, and he was also one of the corporators named in the act of Congress, creating the Centennial Board of Finance, for the approaching international celebration of the hundredth anniversary of American Independence, an enterprise which warmly enlisted the ardor of his patriotic heart.  But any sketch of the career of Mr. Mygatt which included only his professional life, would do injustice to his memory, and leave untold what most of those who knew him best, admire and cherish.

Great as was his professional toils and successes covering a term of more than a quarter of a century, and a practice in all the Courts of this State, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, in which his name and services have passed into the annals of our jurisprudence, his benefactions and tender charities will survive his professional fame and keep his memory fresh and green in hearts that will not willingly let it perish.  He counted time not so much by number, as relations, and his toils -?- penetrated with the truth:  "Life's more than breath and the quick round of blood. / It is a great spirit and a busy heart."

It is now forty years since he was first elected a trustee of the Oxford Academy, and during all these years he has strengthened it with his counsel, his labors and with repeated and munificent gifts, placing during a portion of the time at the disposal [funds] for worthy and needy [students]. More than one student struggling with poverty, received from him [the funds] for completing his course of study, and that too, with no other security than the pledge of his fidelity and his honor.

To St. Paul's Church in whose communion he died, he was a bountiful benefactor.  Indeed, his heart and hand were always open to whatever concerned the welfare of this community, and his name will always be associated with whatever advancement in all that concerns its best interests, our village has attained.

An yet, great as were his benefactions in our midst, they were not bounded by the limits of his own town.  Educational and religious establishments, in other parts of the State, and in remote districts beyond, felt the sustaining power of his munificence.  The Missionary of the Cross, battling in distant regions with vice, irreligion and crime took fresh courage for the conflict, when he realized that such as he were in the rear watching and sustaining him.

And then supplementing all those larger benefactions, along the pathway of his everyday life he scattered bright deeds and thoughtful charities.  "That best portion of a good man's life / His little, nameless, unremembered acts / Of kindness and of love."

Mr. Mygatt was attached to the faith and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and a lifelong attendant upon its services, but he took a kindly interest in all that concerned the progress of true Christianity under whatever name, and his principles and practice were free alike from irreligion and intolerance.

To such an one so active, so self-poised, so energetic, so enthusiastic, so wedded to his life work that it had become a part of himself, the summons to the rest and inaction and enforced dependence of sickness and decay must come at first with an almost crushing reality.  And so, we well know, it was to our dear, departed friend.  But as months passed there came a change, and the enforced repose of the sickroom seemed a blessing in disguise, the prelude to a long, bright day in that Heavenly country where there will be no weakness and no weariness.  He received from his Bishop in confirmation the Apostolic benediction.  Kind, tender messages dropped upon him from friends whom he early knew and cherished, and hearts that warmed with the recollection of his tender offices of charity, breathed prayers that he might yet be spared.

A Missionary Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, whom he had strengthened in his work, wrote him from across the Continent, "you have been too kind, and loving, and steadfast and unselfishly helpful a friend to me, for me to forget you.  My heart has higher aims for that I have known you.  My hopes are to know you better and to be with you more in the great hereafter."

And then after a few days of weakness and waiting, dawned that bright morning of the early spring, resting upon us here only with the shadow of great a sorrow, but the bird song and the sunlight no longer called him to labor and weariness as was their wont.  They were to him rather, the prophecy of the brighter sunlight and the endless song of that better country, where the weary are at rest.

Meeting of the Academy Trustees

At an informal meeting of the Board of Trustees of Oxford Academy, held on Wednesday evening, March 31st, 1875, it being announced that Henry R. Mygatt, L.L.D., died at his residence in this village, this morning, at six o'clock, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted, and ordered entered upon the Journal:

To Mr. Mygatt this institution is largely indebted for the past forty years, for its prosperity and usefulness.  Elected a Trustee on the 24th of March 1835, he soon took a leading part in its management, and during the intervening time, although almost overwhelmed with the cares and duties of his profession, he never gave up his interest in its prosperity.  He gave to it of his money largely, freely in almost princely benefactions.  He gave to it of his time, his energies, his labor, his wise counsels and his widespread and valuable influence.

For eight years the Secretary of the Board of Trustees; for a series of years its Vice President and President, as in all other matters, he was faithful and diligent, ever present when his duty called.  In his relations to Oxford Academy, he fulfilled the injunction, "Be thou faithful unto death."

No mere words can adequately express the debt of gratitude, of love, of veneration Oxford Academy owes to Henry B Mygatt.  His place in our midst cannot be filled.  His wise counsels cannot be supplemented.  His great yet unostentatious liberality we fear will never by equaled.

We place this tribute to his worth upon our records, conscious that nothing we can say will add to his status or to the veneration and affections with which he must ever be regarded.

Wherefore Resolved:  that this Board, with the Teachers and Students of the Academy, attend his funeral in a body, and that the Secretary be directed to invite all ex-Trustees and former teachers, who are in this vicinity, to unite with them in paying this last tribute to his memory.

Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be furnished to the family of the deceased, and the local papers for publication.  J.R. VanWagenen, Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

The Funeral Services

The funeral of the late Henry R. Mygatt was held at St. Paul's Church on Monday afternoon, 5th inst.  As a mark of respect due from the village, business was generally suspended, and the stores closed during the sorrowful ceremonies.  The Church was crowded to its utmost capacity, representatives from nearly all adjoining towns were present, which included many distinguished citizens.

The Rector of St. Paul's, Dr. Ayrault, met the procession from the residence of the late deceased at the Church door and led the way to the Chancel, repeating the impressive sentences of the Episcopal burial service.  The anthem was chanted by the choir, the usual lesson of the burial service the 15th chapter of 1st Corinthians, was read by Rev'd Dr. Coxe, of Trinity Church, Utica.  A hymn was sung, and Dr. Ayrault, after stating that any eulogistic remarks were omitted at the request of the deceased, read a few passages from the scriptures and said the closing prayers.

The Chancel was decorated with flowers and a most exquisite cross of flowers, sent by John H. Sherwood, of New York, with the word "Rest" beautifully wrought in flowers on its pedestal, stood at the head of the burial casket.

The remains were followed to the grave by five hundred people, being the largest funeral cortege that our village has ever witnessed.  The present and former Trustees of Oxford Academy and the students and teachers, the Vestry of St. Paul's and a large number of the members of the Bar of this and adjoining counties were in attendance.

Every door along the line of march to the Cemetery was hung with crape.

At the Cemetery the remains were interred in the family lot, the commitment services were said by Dr. Ayrault, and the ceremonies closed with a hymn sung by the Academy scholars.

His wife, a daughter of the late Lieut. Governor Tracy and three children survived him.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1875

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 1, 1875

Marriages

REYNOLDS - STEWART:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], March 20th, by D. Davis, Esq., Mr. Theodore H. Reynolds of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Flora Stewart of Lincklaen.

Deaths

CRANDALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 26th, Julia [Crandall] wife of William B. Crandall, aged 61 years.

GILBERT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 30th, Betsey [Gilbert] widow of the late Abner Gilbert, 2d, of this town, aged 83? years.

EVANS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], March 31st, Mr. Ezekiel Evans, aged 86 years and 9 months.

Harry Gould of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], died suddenly on Thursday morning last while reading a newspaper.  Heart disease.  He was 69 years of age.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 1, 1875

Marriage

HALL - WARNER:  In this city (Binghamton) [Broome Co. NY] on the 24th inst. by Rev. Lyman Wright, Mr. Thomas W. Hall to Mrs. Mary B. Warner, both of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

BROWN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], February 19th, 1875, of consumption, Sally A. [Brown], wife of Lawrence Brown, aged 57 years.

HILARD:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], on the 22nd inst., of Scarlet Fever, Willie [Hilard], son of John Hilard, aged about four years.

"Safe on the dear Savior's breast, / Secure from all sorrow and sin. / Christ lead us with him to find rest, / An entrance thro' the pearly gates to win.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 1, 1875

Marriage

In New York, March 18th, at the Church of "St. Mary the Virgin," by Rev. F. Brown, Mr. Edward M. Bissell to Miss Isabella Haskins, both of New York City.

Deaths

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], March 19th, Willie E. [Mathewson] youngest son of Augustus and Catharine Mathewson, aged 9 months and 19 days.

In Danville, Pa. March 21st, Mrs. Mary Buckley Limberger, aged 79 years, mother of J.G. Limberger, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, April 3, 1875

Death

STILLSON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], March 30, 1875, Miss Florence Stillson, aged 15 years.

Mr. Editor:  As measles are the order of the day in your town as well as others, I would say that Afton [Chenango Co. NY] would not be an exception to the general rule, so we have measles to report here, and in some cases, they have proved very serious.  Hobert Gridley, son-in-law of Michael Sexsmith, of this town, died of measles on Wednesday night of last week, at Mr. Sexsmith's and the next morning the death of Mrs. Sexsmith mother-in-law of Mr. Gridley, was announced of the same disease, making two deaths in one family in a few hours.  The rest of the family were sick at the same time, but it was thought at last accounts that they were likely to recover. We learn that the wife and child of Mr. Gridley are very sick at Oneonta with the same disease.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1875 (concluded)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 25, 1875

Deaths

In this town (Page Brook) [Chenango Co. NY], March 19th, Mrs. Sally [Kinsman] aged 73 years and 4 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], March 7th, Clara A. [Lenox] youngest child of John and Mary A. Lenox, aged 1 year and 5 months.

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], March 23d, Miss Minnie B. [Foote], daughter of E.N. and Harriet E. Foote, aged 16 years, 6 months and 19 days.

In Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co.], March 3d, of pneumonia, Mr. Abram Coon in the 89th year of his age.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 27, 1875

Marriages

DULY - CHURCH:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 24th inst., by Henry Allfrey, Esq., Mr. Loren Duly and Mrs. Mary Church, all of this place.

DALRYMPLE - AUSTIN:  At the M.E. parsonage in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th inst. by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Lawson G. Dalrymple of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Allena F. Austin of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY],

Death

LEONARD:  In Union City, Mich., on the 17th inst., Mr. Joseph B. Leonard aged 84 years.  Mr. Leonard was formerly a resident of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 27, 1875

Marriage

ROUNDS - DINGMAN:  At the Susquehanna Valley House, March 22d, 1875, by Rev. A.B. Richardson.  Mr. James Rounds, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Cornelia S. Dingman, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

CUNNINGHAM:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], March 16, 1875, Solomon Cunningham, aged 75 years.

CARVER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on 19th, Mary E. [Carver] wife of George H. Carver, aged 21 years. [Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, Mar. 31, 1875]

About three o'clock on Friday afternoon of last week, the spirit of Mrs. Mary Carver, took its heavenly flight.  A wife and mother of only a few short months, the unexpected event seems doubly sad.  Her disease was measles and scarlet fever combined and she was a great sufferer a few days before her death.  Her infant was only eight months old.  The funeral services were held at the house of her father, B.P. Van Horne, and conducted by Rev. Mr. Robinson, of Bennettsville.  the attendance was large, almost the entire village desiring to pay their respects to the memory of one whom they loved so well.  She was buried on Sunday afternoon in the cemetery in the rear of St. Peter's Church.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 31, 1875

Marriage

CLARK -SHUFELT:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 22d, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. O.J. Clark of Union Valley [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss E.J. Shufelt of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

NEWKIRK:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], March 24th, Mr. Thomas G. Newkirk, aged 76 years.

STRATTON:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], March 27th, Charlotte [Stratton], relict of John Stratton, aged 87 years.

TREMAIN:  In Sioux Valley, D.T., Feb. 28th, 1875, Lottie [Tremain], wife of Dr. J. Tremain, aged 51 years, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

WILLEY:  In Atchison, Kansas, March 4th, of pneumonia, Mr. Nelson Willey,, aged 64 years, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].  His remains were brought to Guilford for burial.

Died in Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY], on the 24th inst., of typhoid pneumonia, Eliza [Wooster] wife of Aurdo Wooster.

A telegram was received by Alonzo Wescott on the 25th inst. announcing the death of Eva [Wescott] wife of Cyrus Wescott.  She died in Milford, Otsego Co. [NY].  Her remains were brought to this place for interment, the funeral held on Friday last was conducted by the Good Templars.  She had long been a member of Guilford Lodge.

News Item

Judge Prindle received a letter one day last week from the County Judge of Multnomah Co. Oregon, stating that a man had recently died in that county from the effect of burns received by falling into a fireplace, and that on his body were found papers which showed that he had served in the army, and that he was a native of Chenango County.  His name was John C. Spencer.  The letter was written with a view of finding out who were his friends.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, Marcy 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 25, 1875

Marriages

TAYLOR - CROSBY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 13th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Andrew Taylor of Redfield, Oswego Co. [NY], to Miss Ida Crosby of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

HEADY - GUILE:  At the residence of the bride, in King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], March 14th, by E.K. Buell, Esq., Mr. E.S. Heady of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ruth M. Guile, of King Settlement.

LEWIS - BRIGHAM:  March 19th, by Rev. A. B. Jones, Mr. Mancel C. Lewis of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ellen Brigham, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

CURTIS - PHELPS:  In Remsen, Oneida Co. [NY], March 23d, by Rev James Caote, Mr. Elbert Curtis of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Alice E. Phelps of Remsen.

Deaths

LEACH:  At Rockwell's Mills, (Guilford) [Chenango Co. NY], March 19th, Mrs. Mahala U. Leach, widow of the late Willard Leach, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in the 58th? year of her age.

BURLISON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], March 16th, Mr. Frederick L. Burlison eldest son of Hiram Burlison, aged 24 years and 6 months.

Mr. Frederick Burlison, a son of Hiram Burlison, died on the 16th inst. after a short illness, aged about 25 years.  He resided some three miles east of our place.  He leaves a wife and two children.

POWELL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], March 23d, of scarlet fever, Florence [Powell] daughter of Wallace D. Powell, aged 4 years and 3 months.

NEWMAN:  In New York, March 13th, Mrs. Phebe Newman, aged 76 years, mother of Mrs. Daniel Noyes, of this village [Chenango Co. NY].  Her remains were brought to this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and interred on the 17th inst.

BASSETT:  In New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co. NY], March 2d, Mrs. Julia Bassett widow of the late Christopher Bassett aged 86 years 1 month and 9 days.

Mrs. Julia Bassett, widow of the late Christopher Bassett, died at the Centre on the 2d inst. at the advanced age of 86 years 1 month and 9 days.  She was born in Connecticut, married at 16 and removed to New Berlin in the winter of 1809, where with her husband, she settled on the farm, where she died.  She was the mother of twelve children, nine of whom are still living, and all but one attended their mother's funeral.  She was an estimable lady, and a consistent and worthy member of the Baptist church. [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Mar. 25, 1875]

CHASE:  In North Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 18th, Ada [Chase] daughter of James W. Chase, aged 4 years.  

PLACE:  In Cincinnatus, March 8th, Mr. Thomas Place, aged 86? years.

George Stevens, aged eighty years, a soldier in the war of 1812, died at Castle Creek [Broome Co. NY] on the 10th.

Chenango Telegraph Norwich, NY, March 25, 1875

Deaths

HARRINGTON:  On the 20th inst. in the village of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], of Scarlet Fever, after an illness of about 36 hours, Merrit M. [Harrington], aged 6 years and 7 months.  Also, on the 20th inst. of the same disease, Samuel W. [Harrington] aged 3 years and 4 months, only children of H.H. and Maria T. Harrington, of the above-named place.

TRACY:  At Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], on the 5th inst, after a brief illness, Charles Tracy aged ?years.

COMSTOCK:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on the 18th? inst. after a brief illness, Fannie [Comstock wife of S.L. Comstock, and sister of Dr. W.H. Stuart of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 28 years.

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MITCHELL:  In Providence, R.I. on the 8th inst., the infant daughter of Dr. John W. and Fannie E. Mitchell.

MITCHELL:  In Providence, R.I. on the 10th inst.  Fannie E. [Mitchell] wife of Dr. John W. Mitchell, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and daughter of George Mason of Providence.

Our obituary column announces the death at Providence, of the infant child and wife of Dr. John W. Mitchell, formerly of this village.  It was scarce a year since that we announced the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. M. and their pleasant bridal trip to this village.  Here they were greeted by many friends, who, though their acquaintance with Mrs. Mitchell was but brief, found in her a lady of rare merit and womanly virtues, and her sudden and early decease has cast a gloom over all who met her, as well as the many friends of her husband here.  In his great affliction, Dr. Mitchell has the sympathy of our entire community.

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Assassination of an Editor

One of those horrible crimes which shock entire communities was committed at Vineland, N.J. on Friday morning last.  In this case the victim was a well-known former resident of this county, Mr. Uri Carruth, son of the late Deacon Levi Carruth, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], formerly of Pharsalia, where we believe Uri was born, and brother of Mrs. William Card, of this village.

The perpetrator of the crime was Mr. Charles K. Landis, the founder and original proprietor of Vineland.  In his proprietorship he has "lorded it" over his tenants, and, indeed, everybody else in the vicinity, with merciless sway.  In this habit he was uninterrupted until some seven or eight years since, when Mr. Carruth purchased the Independent, a newspaper there, and at once commenced to edit it in the interest of the people, and not in that of the landlord.  This naturally set the "proprietor" and editor at loggerheads, and the sore has never healed over.  Whenever Mr. Carruth saw the oppressions of Landis, he failed not to cry out against him, and in this he was amply sustained by the people.

Like all quarrels, however, this did not confine itself to the individuals alone.  It extended to the families as well, and this was the immediate cause of the final quarrel, which led to the assassination of Carruth, by Landis.  Among the references to Landis in the Independent, the following appeared in the last number, which is supposed to have had reference to Landis, and his domestic troubles.

"A prominent Vinelander sat down by the side of his loving wife on the sofa and looked up in her eyes and called her a duck and a birdie, rabbit and all the other endearing names.  Then he told her he wanted she should learn the use of a revolver, so that in his absence she could protect their home and silverware and defend the honor of Vineland.  Then he went off and bought an elegant seven-shooter and a nice target.  then he sat up the target in one end of the parlor and gave her a first lesson in shooting.  Then he told her he wanted she should practice every day.  Then he went away for a week.  When he returned, he found the revolver on the other side of the looking glass.  the parlor door resembled a bad case of smallpox and the furniture looked as though it had been indulging in a wrestle with a Burlington County hailstorm.  Did he walk up to his wife and sicken her with the endearing names of the birds and four-footed beasts? Not much!  He marched out into the street in his shirt sleeves, with but one boot on, and that patched over the big toe. Then he went galloping up and down, telling every man he met, confidentially that his wife was crazy. Then he went off and tried to get her into a private insane asylum.  Yes, he did, the wretch!"

It will be seen that there was a careful avoidance of names in the article, but no one who knew them could mistake the parties aimed at.  On Friday morning Mrs. Landis handed her husband the paper and called his attention to the article.  Landis immediately started out to find its author.  Entering the office of the Independent he asked to see Mr. Carruth.  Mr. C. had a few moments before stepped out into the street, and Henry Wilbur, the foreman, sent a boy to call him back.  When the editor entered his business office, Landis drew a revolver from his pocket and cocked it.  Mr. Carruth fled for safety into the printing room, but Landis followed him and fired. The ball entered the back of Carruth's head, and penetrated the brain. He sank to the floor.  Landis, holding in his hand a slip of paper containing the obnoxious article, pointed to the prostrate body, and excitedly exclaimed "My poor, crazy wife showed me this, and this is the result."  Officer Corhes, who was sent for, took Landis into custody and carried him before Justice Loughran. The accused waived an examination and was committed to jail at Bridgeton to await trail.  His wife accompanied him to the jail.

Medical attendance was immediately summoned, but the physicians, discovering with the aid of the probe that the ball had penetrated the brain, decided that nothing could be done to save Carruth's life.  He recovered consciousness shortly after the shooting and retained it during part of the day.  He relapsed into insensibility in the afternoon and was still alive on Monday afternoon and apparently easier.  There is however, but little hope of his recovery. 

Mrs. Card upon hearing by telegraph of the dreadful occurrence, hastened to Vineland where she still remains awaiting the issue of the tragedy.

The excitement created by the affair was very intense.  People flocked in groups to the office of the Independent and frequent threats of Lynch law were uttered.  It is likely that if Landis had not been removed at once to jail, he would have suffered violence at the hands of the citizens.  Indeed, it was only by flanking the gathering crowd that the danger was escaped.

As we have said, Mr. Carruth is a native of this County [Chenango Co. NY], and is in his fiftieth year.  In his early days he was an inmate of our academy where he was marked as a close student and noted for his geniality, though not without his strong likes and dislikes.  He graduated at Hamilton College, and was admitted to the bar at Berlin, Wis., where he subsequently established the Green Lake Spectator.  In 1868 he purchased the Vineland Independent and has since continued its editor as above stated.  He was noted for his tenacity in the advocacy of what he deemed to be right.  His family consists of a wife and five children.  His life was insured for $6,000.

Charles K. Landis is known both in this county and Europe as the founder of Vineland.  He studied law with B.H. Brewster, of Philadelphia and was admitted to the bar before reaching maturity.  with a Mr. Burns he started the town of Hammonton, N.J., but in 1861 he sold out his interest and purchased the Vineland tract of 50.000 acres.  Then little more than a sandy barren and wilderness, but which today has a population of nearly fifteen thousand.  The particulars of his somewhat romantic marriage with the daughter of Commodore Meade, seven years ago, will be remembered by all.  The Commodore bitterly opposed the match and was incarcerated for a time in Bloomingdale Asylum.  Landis visited Europe last year, and his wealth is estimated at a little short of a million.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1875 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 18, 1875

Marriage

ADAMS - RANSFORD:  At the residence of the bride's father, Feb. 26th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Horace G. Adams of Nichols, N.Y. [Tioga Co.] to Miss Annie Ransford, of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]  [Note:  wedding took place March 11th as per Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Mar. 18, 1875]

Deaths

HOLMES:  At the residence of Roswell Curtiss, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on the evening of March 13th, Mrs. Clasissa Hale [Holmes] relict of the late John T. Holmes, aged 59 years.

ROSS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 11th, Mrs. Josephine V. Ross widow of the late Charles Ross, aged 87 years.  Her remains were taken to Cleveland, O. for interment.

MITCHELL:  In Providence, R.I., March 10th, Fannie [Mitchell] wife of Dr. John W. Mitchell.

KING:  In King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], March 14th, Mr. Jeremiah H. King, aged 75 years.

SEELEY:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], March 14th, Clara E. [Seeley], daughter of Harry Seeley, aged 3 years.

BOWEN:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Mrs. Eva Cornell Bowen, aged 21 years.

BOWEN:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 18th, of scarlet fever, Lee Bowen, aged 5 years and Feb. 23d, Lanty Bowen, aged 3 years.  children of Mr. and Mr.s Seth Bowen.

KELLEY:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th? Mrs. Ellen M. Kelley aged 45 years.

YALE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], March 8th, Mrs. Agnes A. Yale, aged 88 years.

DAVIS:  In New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 21st, Mrs. Sally Davis, aged 87 years.

HATCH:  In Aurora, Ill., Jan. 9th, Mr. Jethro Hatch, aged 84 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

FISHER:  In Brooklyn, March 9th of diphtheria, Anna Rowena Louise [Fisher] only child of Francis B. and Louise W. Fisher, aged 7 years and 2 months.

PURDY:  In Oneida [Madison Co. NY], March 6th, Willie B. [Purdy] son of Edward H. and Carrie E. Purdy, aged 8? years and 6 months.

THOMPSON:  In Stockbridge, Madison Co. [NY], Feb. 9th, Mrs. Clarissa Thompson widow of the late Capt. James Thompson of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in the 83d year of her age.

FRINK:  At the residence of his son, E.G. Frink at Clear Lake, Iowa, March 2d, Mr. Gilbert Frink aged 66 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY]

A little son of William Dalton was choked to death Wednesday, by getting something in its mouth while at play upon the floor of its parents' house.

News Item

In the town of Pharsalia, in this county, [Chenango Co. NY] there resides a Frenchman, who, if his life is spared until the 18th day of April next, will have completed his one hundred and tenth year.  Dalle Villemain was born in Frette, France, August 18th, 1765.  At the age of twenty-two he married.  In 1814, Napoleon returning from his disastrous Russian campaign, at once ordered a conscription of all available men to recruit his decimated ranks.  Villemain escaped the draft, he being the youngest son of a widow; but the son of a wealthy neighbor was less fortunate, and Villemain agreed to take his place in the army for the sum of 4,300 francs, 300 of which were paid him, and he was cheated out of the balance.  Having entered the army, he was hurried off to Fort Huninge, one of a chain of fortifications in Mayence.  For four months the garrison fought and starved in Fort Huninge, until the surrender of Napoleon, when the fort was given up.  After his release he had a severe fit of sickness and upon his recovery he resumed his trade of "tending mason."  When he was fifty-six years of age, his first wife died, leaving no children.  Two years later he married his second wife, by whom he had five children, two of whom are still living, with a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He came to this country at the age of eighty-two years.  The old gentleman is active, with good eyesight and appetite; has always used tobacco; always drank his wine and something stronger when it was handy; has a pleasant and agreeable countenance, and is as happy as the day is long.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 18, 1875

Deaths

PARRY:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], March 4th, 1875, Mrs. Mary Newell Parry, relict of the late Robert Drummond and wife of Rev. William M. Parry of New York, aged 44 years, 1 month and 8 days. Formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]. [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Mar. 18, 1875]

Mary N. Parry, the eldest daughter of Horace and Diadama Newell was born in Smyrna, Chenango County, N.Y. January 27th, 1831, and died at Utica March 4th, 1875.

Soon after losing a gentle and loving mother at the age of fourteen she found a hope in Christ during a protracted meeting in Norwich, where she took up her cross and followed her Master through evil as well as good report.  For twenty-eight years her life was full of good words and works.  About 1862 he was married to Robert Drummond, of S....ing Scotland in whom she found a kind husband and a man of superior worth.  For six years she enjoyed his companionship, when she was called to mourn his death.  Having united with the Free Methodist Chruch she became acquainted with Rev. W.M. Parry, a devoted and successful laborer in the vineyard to whom she was united in marriage Nov. 7th, 1871.  Living in the vicinity of New York, the heavy sea atmosphere soon developed consumption, which carried her swiftly down to the grave. 

One who was converted through her instrumentality wishes to add a tribute to her hallowed memory in which her many friends will heartily unite.  In her life of rare self-sacrifice and entire devotion to God was strikingly exemplified the divine work "the disciple is not above his Master," but "all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." And His promise was correspondingly -?-.  "If any man serve me him will my Father honor."  Seldom do we see one who had such power to prevail with God and with the souls for whose salvation she labored.  Full salvation was her favorite theme and was the secret of her success.  Doubtless many will rise up on the last great day and call her blessed.  Then will the reproach endured for Jesus here be far exceeded by a crown decked with immortal gems, when He "comes to make up his jewels."  For, "they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars forever and ever."  As she lived so she died, in holy triumph, shouting victory through the "Blood of the Lamb."

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A painful story from Homer, Cortland County [NY], is thus briefly told by the Ithaca Journal:  "A little girl named Clark, aged four years, was visiting, Friday afternoon, with her parents at the house of a Mr. Joselyn, a short distance east of the village.  A daughter of the latter invited her little visitor to go to the coop and see her chickens.  they went together, and as they were passing through the wood house, were joined by a large dog belonging to Mr. Joselyn.  Arriving at the henhouse, the daughter of Mr. Joselyn opened the door and passed in.  The little Clark girl, attempting to follow, was set upon by the dog, which so frightened the Joselyn girl that she closed the door of the hen house.  The screams of the girl at length reached the ears of the inmates of the house, who came running to her assistance. When they reached the spot, the dog had his teeth fastened in the child's right arm and was shaking her furiously.  She was rescued but was horribly mangled.  One ear was bitten off, the right cheek bitten out, and a portion of the scalp torn off.  besides these wounds, both arms were terribly mutilated. Everything was done to relieve the excruciating sufferings of the unfortunate child during last night, and this morning death mercifully put an end to them."

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 18, 1875

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], March 2d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Charles R. Hotchkiss, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Crandall of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Also, at the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], March 9th, by the same, Mr. Henry Adams to Miss Almina Gale, both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

Also, at the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], March 14th, by the same, Mr. Frank Hull to Miss Francis Tyler, both of Fenton [Broome Co. NY].

March 5th, by Rev. A. Lull, Mr. Eli Boardman of Triangle [Broome Co. NY], formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], to Mrs. H.N. Hayes, of Barker [Broome Co. NY].

In Barker [Broome Co. NY], March 9th, by Rev. J.W. Hewitt, Mr. William Griffith of Binghamton [Broome co. NYT] to Mrs. Mary Ann Taft of the former place.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], March 10th, by Rev. H. Cornell, Mr. Fred Gray to Miss Ida Gage all of the above place.

In Center Village [Broome Co. NY], March 7th, by Rev. Mr. Towner, Mr. Henry English of Port Crane [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary H. Mayhew of Center Village.

Deaths

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], March 10th, Mrs. Sally M. [Taft] widow of Ira D. Taft, aged 53 years, 8 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, March 9th, of diptheria, Emma E. [Hotchkiss] aged 8 years, 8 months, 8 days.

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The Presbyterian Church of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], was last Wednesday called to bury one of its brightest members and most worthy and valued Sunday School pupils, Miss Carrie M. Peck a lovely girl of fifteen years, and daughter of Frederick Peck, Esq.

Her death, after a brief illness, occurred on Sunday, the 28th ultimo, at the Delaware literary Institute, Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], where she was attending school.  She was conscious of approaching dissolution, but regretted only that it could not occur at home, where she might be surrounded by her Sunday School and Church associates.

The event caused much sadness at Smithville, with the people who held her in as high esteem as she did them; and a large congregation crowded the church and went in long procession to pay the last tribute of funeral and burial rites.

The discourse was preached by Rev. Mr. Sawtell, of Nineveh - the pastor of the Smithville church being unavoidably absent, on account of the sickness of his father.

Elegant coffin decorations, consisting of a crown, and anchor and cross, were the spontaneous offering of her associates and companions in the Sabbath School.  Binghamton Republican

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 20, 1875

Death

WETMORE:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], March 13th, 1875, John Wetmore aged 81 years.

The death of John Wetmore, a notice of which appears under its proper head, should receive at our hands more than a passing notice.  He was our grandfather, and our intimate knowledge of, and continued association with him (having spent many years under his hospitable roof) taught us to love him with more than a boyish passion.

He has been a career of adversity.  He knew what it was to labor, and what it was, also, to have that labor yield him only vexation and trouble.  He has been a child of misfortune, verily, and the wrinkles on his brow told of the hardships and trials through which he had passed.  In his later years, however, he had been more favored by fortune, and retired from active life a few years before his death, the possessor of a handsome competency.

Born in Hobart, Delaware Co. [NY] he followed farming as his chief vocation for a number of years, when he was married at the age of twenty-three to Miss Ann Van Bergen, a member of the family bearing that name who were noted for their immense opulence and great benevolence.  Meeting with adverse fortune, he removed to Butternuts, Otsego Co. in the spring of 1843, where he has since resided - excepting a few years in the adjoining town of Morris, occupied in farming.

He was the father of ten children, nine of whom are now living, and whose heads are already beginning to be silvered o'er with age.

John Wetmore was a direct descendant in the third generation of the Rev. James Wetmore, M.A., assistant minister of Trinity Church, New York City, from 1723 to 1726, and rector of Rye, Westchester Co. from 1726 to 1769.  He was also a blood relative to the distinguished Prosper M. Wetmore of New York City.

He died at his residence, half a mile below Butternuts on Saturday afternoon last at 3:45, surrounded by his partner and six of their children.  This is the first death in that family in forty years, which is certainly a most remarkable fact.

He had for a long time been suffering from a severe pain in the small toe of his right foot.  Indeed, so intense were his sufferings that the family physician was called, who after a few days, concluded to amputate the painful member.  This was done, but the foot commenced to swell and throb, mortification took place, disease found lodgment in his frame, and the once strong man was laid low. It was thought that his very vitals were internally blackened with gangrene.  He suffered intense pain during his sickness but bore all with a fortitude and resignation rarely equaled.  He was perfectly conscious of his condition and surroundings to the very last, and conversed freely, in his feeble voice.  with the members of the family and others, about his bright future hope.  

He passed gently away, approaching his grave "Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him / And lies down to pleasant dreams."  The funeral took place on Wednesday at two o'clock and the ceremony was conducted by Revs. Mr.  Hughes, rector of the Episcopal Chruch, and Mr. Burnside, pastor of the M.E. Church, of Butternuts.  He was buried in the cemetery nearest the church, where he will remain until the last trumpet shall sound, and the earth shall give up her dead.  Requiescat in pace!