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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 29, 1875

Marriages

RECTOR - ROOME:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], July 22d, by Rev. H.V. Talbot, Mr. George Rector to Miss Angie Roome, both of Oxford.

McNITT - NIELSON:  At Smith's Valley, July 26th? by Rev. Edgar P. Ross, Mr. George W. McNitt of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nellie Nielson of the former place.

McCARNEY - LEONARD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], July 22d by Rev. Father Bresingham, Mr. Patsey McCarney to Miss Julia Leonard, both of Bainbridge.

MINER - SOPER:  In Perryville [Madison Co. NY], July 7th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. J.A. Miner of North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Rosa L. Soper of Chittenango [Madison Co. NY].

McKEE - MINER:  In Perryville [Madison Co. NY], July 7th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. J.M. McKee of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frank C. Miner of No. Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

GOODRICH:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 22d, Mr. Alva Goodrich, aged 70? years.

SHEPARD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Harris L. [Shepard] son of Harris and Hannah M. Shepard, aged 7 months and 21 days.

WILSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 27th, Mary [Wilson] daughter of William and Ann Wilson, aged 1 year and 4 months.

RUSSELL:  At Pitcher Springs, July 19th, Mrs. Sophia Russell, aged 81 years.

GRACE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], July 21st, Mr. William Grace aged 65 years.

KING:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], July 20th, Mr. Uri King, aged 68 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Uri King, a former resident of this village was buried here on Thursday of last week.  Mr. King was a resident of Sidney Plains at the time of his death, and was engaged in erecting a new house, when a accident occurred to him which resulted fatally.  It appears that he was engaged in prying up a stone, when the crowbar slipped striking him violently in the stomach.  Inflammation setting in he only lived about three days from the time of the accident.  Mr. King was an active businessman, and was well known in this section [Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 29, 1875]

WALES:  In Harpursville, Broome Co. [NY], July 3d?, Freddie [Wales], aged 5 years, and July 6th, Nettie [Wales], aged 8? years, children of D.W. and Drusella Wales.

BARNES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 21st, Mr. Seeley Barnes, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], aged about 60 years.

Seeley Barnes, of Smithville, aged about sixty years, an inmate of the County jail, died suddenly on Friday morning last. Deceased was a dissipated man and had passed much of his time in jail.  About four weeks since he was released after a term of six months, and since that time he had drank to excess.  A few days ago, he was again imprisoned on a charge of intoxication, and he was much shattered, although recovering up to the time of his death.  On Friday he went into the room where some other prisoners sat, asked for a chew of tobacco and fell backwards upon a bed, expiring almost instantly, probably from disease of the heart.  His remains were sent to Smithville.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, July 28, 1875

Death

TERRY:  In Elgin Illinois, Mr. Ira Terry, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 40 years.

Ira E. Terry, formerly a resident of the south part of this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], was found dead in his bed, in an insane asylum at Elgin, Ill., one day last week.  His remains were brought to this place and interred on Friday last -Union.  The deceased was formerly employed in the jewelry store in this village and had many friends here who regret his untimely death.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 29, 1875

Marriages

At the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 25th, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. Allen Campbell to Miss Susan A. Jones all of Greene.

In Port Crane [Broome Co., NY], July 18th, by Rev. A.C. Sperry, Darius Kill of Herkimer [Herkimer Co. NY], to Mrs. Lucretia Bentley, of Fenton [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] (Page Brook), July 22d, Mr. Alden Day, aged 73 years and 7 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 26th, Mrs. Electa [Haight] wife of John Haight, Jr., aged 46 years.

In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], July 24th, Mrs. Abigail [Smith], wife of Mr. John A. Smith aged 77 years, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

The remains of Mrs. John A. Smith, a former resident of this village was brought here from Cortland on Monday and deposited in the old cemetery.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 31, 1875

Deaths

JONES:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 27th inst., Miss Emma Jones aged 18 years and 4 months.

HUBBARD:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], on the 20th? inst., Mrs. Aurilia Hubbard aged 52 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 1, 1875

Death of Col. Jay M. Scott

DIED:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], on the 21st ult. after a brief illness, Col Jay M. Scott, aged 52 years.

The subject of this notice, died suddenly, at his residence in Plymouth Monday June 21st, 1875, of kidney disease. Although he had suffered considerably from a lame ankle for several days and had kept his bed most of the time as his ankle pained him badly when standing upon it, still his family and those in attendance did not discover any alarming symptoms until Saturday afternoon, when it was noticed that he was troubled to breathe.  On Sunday he grew worse, and was for most of the time unconscious until his death, which took place on Monday at 2 P.M.

Col. Scott was born in Plymouth, Oct. 13, 1823, upon the same farm on which he died, and with the exception of five years that he lived in the town of Preston, always resided there. A person of strict integrity, he always enjoined the confidence of those who knew him.  Many times had he been favored by his constituents with public office.  In his younger days he took much pride in the State Militia and was for several years Lieut. Col., and Colonel of the 41st Regiment; the latter place he resigned before moving to Preston which was out of the Regimental District.

Some twenty years since he was elected Superintendent of the Poor of the county, in which position he served with credit to himself, and satisfaction to his constituents. Among the different town offices with which he had been honored was Justice of the Peace, Assessor, Highway commissioner, and Overseer of the Poor, the latter place being rendered vacant by his death. In office he knew no favoritism, his highest and only aim being the discharge of his duty under the law as he understood it.

His farm, under his care and direction has been made one of the best grazing farms in Chenango County and although for several years, so much out of health as to be unable to labor and compelled to hire help with which to carry on his farm, still he never lost his pride in having whatever he had to do well done.

In the death of Col. Scott, the public has lost a worthy and active citizen, society one of its most straight forward and conscientious members and his vicinity a kind and accommodating neighbor, but it is upon his family that this bereavement will fall with heaviest weight.  He leaves a wife, whose maiden name was Clariss M. King, a cousin, we believe, of Calvin L. King, Esq., two unmarried daughters, and three sons to mourn his early death.  One of the sons, Charles W. Scott, is well known in this County, as a former clerk in the Clerk's office, and during the past winter clerk to Senator Thompson, committee in the Senate. the others, J.M., who is on the detective force in Chicago, and Henry C., also a resident of Chicago, are well known, and all are highly respected citizens in the community in which they live.

Mr. Scott's funeral was attended on Thursday, from his late residence, by a large concourse of neighbors and friends, who assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to one whom they had loved and honored in life.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 22, 1875

Marriages

PELLET - EDGAR:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], March 4th, by Rev. Mr. Ostrander, Mr. Frank Pellet of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Edgar of the former place.

ADAMS - SMITH: In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], July 6th, by Rev. M.C. Clark, D.D., Mr. George H. Adams of Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nora M. Smith of Binghamton.

BISHOP - FRAZER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], July 4th, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. John F. Bishop of Harpursville [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Jennie E. Fraser, of Oxford.

Deaths

BOTTSFORD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], July 13th, Mr. Gideon Bottsford, aged 81 years.

WATTLES:  In Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY], May E. [Wattles] daughter of Edwin H. Wattles, aged 4 years and 7 months.

MILLER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, July 13th, Mr. Ward Miller, aged 28 years.

GREEN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], July 13th, Julia [Green], wife of J. Henry Green, aged 40 years.

PARKER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], July 17th, Jennie H. [Parker] daughter of Peter H. and Ada A. Parker, aged 4 years.

Coventry:  We had hoped that our task was complete, but the sad intelligence comes to us that in the midst of pleasure comes sorrow - that death has claimed one of the bright little ones that once gladdened the home circle of the home and hearts that are now stricken by grief. The loss falls upon Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Parker, whose little daughter, 4 years of age, has just died of Scarlet fever.  another child still younger is very ill with the same disease, and we also have heard that Mrs. P. is also ill with Scarlet fever. [Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 22, 1875]

TERRY:  In Elgin, Ill., July -?-, Mr. Ira Terry, formerly of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 40 years.

MONROE:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY]\, july 17th, Marietta [Monroe], wife of Orlando Monroe, aged 25 years.

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Death of Simeon B. Marsh:  The Albany Argus of the 15th inst. makes the following announcement of the death of a venerable musical author and publisher, who was well known and highly esteemed in this County:

"Mr. Simeon B. Marsh, author and composer of several works on musical instruction and church psalmody, died yesterday afternoon after a protracted illness at the residence of his son, John B. Marsh, in this city [Albany, Albany Co. NY].  Although with but limited acquaintance here, having about a year since removed to Albany, his memory will be cherished by multitudes in this State who, in years gone by, enjoyed the benefit of his teachings.  So long as the well-known tune, "Marlyn," usually adapted to the words "Jesus Lover of my Soul," is sung, so long will the name of Simeon B. Marsh be revered, for giving to the Christian world a legacy so useful and renowned.  In 1887 Mr. Marsh became proprietor of and publisher for a number of years thereafter the Amsterdam Intelligencer (now Recorder).  Upon Relinquishing it, he again devoted himself exclusively to his musical profession in the city of Schenectady, where many of the pleasantest years of his life were passed. Subsequently returning to Chenango County, the place of his nativity, and realizing the need of a village paper, he founded and published for a while the Sherburne News, now a flourishing sheet. The last years of his life were spent in retirement at the homestead in Sherburne, where, about four years since, with his estimable wife, now deceased, he celebrated his golden wedding.  At the advanced age of nearly fourscore years, he has passed to his reward, as a shock of corn fully ripe for the harvest."

[Note:  Additional write-up below under Chenango Telegraph]

News Item

Remarkable Family Gathering:  The ninetieth anniversary of the birthday of Mrs. Phoebe Snow, widow of the late Thomas Snow, was celebrated on Sunday, July 18th at the residence of her son-in-law, David Graves, by a large gathering of her descendants.  Mr. Snow was born in Greenwich, Washington County, in this State [NY] in the year 1785.  She was married at the age of eighteen to Thomas Snow with whom she came to this county four years after, arriving here about the middle of May 1807.  The village of Norwich then consisted of one or two stores and a few dwelling houses built of logs.  They immediately purchased a farm on what is known as the South Hill, which they occupied fifty-eight years, raising a family of ten children, all of whom lived to raise families of their own.  Mrs. Snow has now living six children, thirty-seven grandchildren, fifty-six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one hundred in all, more than half of whom were present at her ninetieth anniversary, making the unusual spectacle of a gathering of five generations of the same family.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 22, 1875

Deaths

HART:  In Iowa City, Iowa, May 25th, after a short illness of smallpox, Harriet A. [Hart] wife of Eugene Hart, aged 46 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Our obituary columns give the announcement of the death of Mrs. Eugene Hart, at Iowa City, Iowa, whither she removed with her husband, about a year since.  The announcement comes with sudden painfulness to her many friends, enhanced by the knowledge of the dread disease of which she died.  The Iowa State Journal thus speaks of her death:

Mrs. Hart's sickness and its fatal result make the saddest story connected with our late smallpox epidemic.  She contracted that fatal disease through unselfish and Christian service in the house of a friend where it had claimed its first victim in the city.  The entire epidemic up to date resulted in only three deaths, and she was the second to fall.  In the painful progress of her malady, we are told that there was ever present the patience and forbearance that had adorned her in all of life's trials, and the last hour found her prepared with the Christian's resignation. 

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GARTSEE:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], July 15th, Mr. William Gartsee, aged 84 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

William Gartsee died in Preston on the 15th inst., after a long and painful illness.  All remember "Billy" in his younger years when he was healthy and strong, as a genial whole souled boy, ever ready and willing to do all in his power to oblige his many friends.  He passed the boyhood days without contracting any bad habits.  In early life however he was stricken with rheumatism, and rapidly became helpless, though he strove manfully with disease until it overcame him, and his last two or three years have been sent in utter helplessness.  His memory will be cherished by his friends in the fond hope that his sufferings have ended and that a brighter land awaited him, as he passed away. He was the youngest son of John M. Gartsee, Esq. of this village.

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Our obituary column contains the notice of the death of this venerable son of Chenango.  Our Sherburne correspondent send us the following tribute to his memory.

Mr. Simeon B. Marsh the venerable News, publisher and former citizen of this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], died at the residence of his son in Albany the 14th at the age of 77.  Fourteen years ago, Mr. M. started the publication of the Sherburne Home News (name afterwards changed to Sherburne News) and conducted it for several years.  Years prior he was a resident of Amsterdam where he published the Recorder.  Mr. M. was a man of much character and standing, a strong believer in the Congregational doctrines, and for a long time has been quite a sufferer from a fatal disease and when spoken to on the subject of his life's closing scenes his remarks were:  "The old life in me is most gone, but I must go out with the harness on, I am only waiting for the summons, I am ready."  His good deeds were many, and his friends can all attest to his unblemished life of usefulness in and out of the church.  As a musical man his talent was great. His talents were chiefly of the old school sort (not operatical as today) and mostly of a secular character, both in his composition and selections.  He arranged and published several juvenile singing books and composed several church pieces.  "Old Sherburne" was composed and set to music by him. At an early day he trained many young in vocal music and Marsh's Concerts were always a success in every particular.  As a violinist he was very clever and in many an "Old Folks Concert" he had figured very prominent.  Many hearts will mourn the loss of Mr. M. and could we all be as pure in heart as was he the world would be the better for it, is the opinion of Arista.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 22, 1875

Marriages

At the M.E. Parsonage in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. R.H. Dean and Miss S.K. Huntley, both of Colesville [Broome co. NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th, by Rev. E.W. Caswell, Mr. Eli J. Bennett to Miss Mary E. Pettys, all of Guilford.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 24, 1875

Death 

Sarah P. Hart, whose death was briefly recorded last week, deserves something more than a formal announcement of her decease.  Miss Hart was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], where she resided until about ten years since, when she removed to Sherburne, and for two years was an inmate of the family of Mr. Allen Rexford, to whom she was distantly related.  She then formed a business relation with Mrs. E.S. Lyman in the millinery trade, which was continued up to within a few months of her death.  Her uniform courtesy, nice taste, and strict integrity attracted a large patronage, and enabled her to acquire a handsome competency, on which it was her intention to retire, had not sickness and death intervened to destroy her plans.  Her sphere in life, though humble, was adorned by active usefulness and Christian example.  Her natural intelligence and many graces of character were only fully known to and appreciated by those nearly associated with her.  Her protracted illness, through which she received every attention and kindness from the family of Dr. Lyman, was borne with patient resignation, and her final passage was serene and hopeful.  A sister and some more distant relatives were present at the funeral, as were also a number of citizens of Smyrna, where she was highly esteemed. The remains were taken to Smyrna for burial.

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

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 15, 1875

Marriages

 EDGARTON - RHEINWALD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], July 7th, by Rev. W.H. Waldron, Mr. Parker L. Edgarton to Miss Mary Eliza Rheinwald, both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

WOODWARD - GORHAM:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], July 14th, by Rev. A. Lindsay, Mr. Sherman A. Woodward to Miss Julia A. Gorham, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

WATE - TUTTLE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 30th, by Rev. B.A. Smith, Mr. Frederick H. Wate to Miss Mary Tuttle.

TUTTLE - ARNOLD:  At the same time and place by the same, Mr. Horace R. Tuttle to Miss Ida Arnold all of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

CRUMB - WELLS:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], July 4th by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. W. Crumb of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lydia Wells, of Lincklaen.

BENNETT - PETTYS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], July 8th? by Rev. M.W. Caswell, Mr. Eli J. Bennett to Miss Mary E. Pettys, all of Guilford.

LAMFAIR - COOK:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], July 5th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. DeAlbert Lamfair of Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emogene Cook, of Bainbridge.

IRELAND - FULLER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], July 5th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. Hiram Ireland to Miss Amelia Fuller, all of Bainbridge.

BAKER - LONT:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], July 7th, by Rev. S.J. Matteson, D.D., Mr. Albert M. Baker of Hamilton to Miss Ada E. Lont of North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

De TROBRIAND - GORDON:  In Trinity Chapel, New York, June 29th by the Rt. Rev. Horatio Potter, D.D., Baron S. Denis deTrobriand of France, to Fannie [Gordon] daughter of the late Hon. Samuel Gordon, of Delhi, N.Y. [Delaware Co.].

A daughter of the late Hon. Samuel Gordon, of Delhi, and sister of Hon. William W. Gordon, of that place, was married on the 29th ult. at Trinity Chapel, in New York, to Baron S. Denis de Trobriand of Paris.  The wedding was attended by a large number of notable and distinguished people and was a very interesting one.  The ceremony was performed by Right Rev. Bishop Potter and  Mr. Gilbert presided at the organ. The bride wore a handsome silk traveling costume and was generally complimented upon her elegant and stylish appearance. After the ceremony the Baron and Baroness Trobriand visited the home of the bride's mother, in Delhi.

Deaths

JACKSON:  In Cheshire, Mass., July 7th, Mrs. Sylvia A. Jackson, widow of the late Merlin Jackson of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].  Funeral services were held at the residence of her son, J.H. Chaffee, in Binghamton on the 10th.

The funeral of Michael Murphy who was found dead in his bed on Tuesday evening of last week, was held from the Court House on Wednesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. W.H. Waldron, Chaplain of Canasawacta Lodge of Odd Fellows, by whose members deceased was buried.

Otselic Center [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. Charles Stanton, son of Daniel Stanton, who formerly lived in this town, was buried on the second inst. in Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] where he had resided of late.  Some of his friends of this town attended his funeral.  He died of consumption.

Daniel Scott a former well-known citizen and large property owner in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], died of dropsy at his residence in Morristown, Miss., June 27th.  He was for many years engaged in the "show" business and at the time of his death was connected with "Yankee Robinson" in that capacity.

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SCHOFIELD:  June 1st at her residence, two miles south of Lexington, Mo., Andalusia [Schofield] wife of Judge Jessie Schofield, and daughter of O.W. Eddy, late of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], aged 47 years.

The subject of the above notice was born and raised amid the romantic and picturesque scenery of Chenango County, N.Y., where still resides her widowed mother, several brothers and sisters, and a large circle of relations and friends.  She was carefully and thoroughly educated at the Troy Female Seminary; possessing naturally a high order of intellect. Endowed with more than ordinary moral faculties and strict integrity of purpose, always characterized by open and distinctly avowed principles of religion, giving in her eminently the beautiful character of a true Christian lady.  But death has overtaken her midway on the journey of life and though sadly afflicted, to her bereaved motherless children, yet to her there was no terror, unshrinking from the cold embrace, no fear as she drew near the shadow and the valley of death.  No drawing back.  She leaned firmly on "the rod and the staff of God." and they did comfort her, for Christ was her hope and salvation.  Oh how terrible is the contemplation of death in any form, but when, as in this instance, faith in Christ triumphs over death, we may indeed exclaim, Oh! death where is thy sting, oh, grave where is thy victory!

While it was so gratifying to witness her calm resignation to death, it was nevertheless truly affecting to see how completely she lost sight of her own dying pains and sufferings in her maternal anxieties for her family.  How often did she remark during the last few weeks of her life.  "Oh! that I could live for my poor children."  Such is the undying love of a mother's heart, and who of us witnessing it will doubt that "God, whose tender mercies see over all his works and whose loving kindness endureth forever," will treasure up in His eternal memory the poor, feeble, fainting, dying, praying breath of this trusting Christian wife and mother, as she pleads for His care over her little ones?

To the husband and children is given the heartfelt sympathy of an entire community and to the aged mother and relatives of the deceased who live at a distance, our expressions of respect and sympathy.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 15, 1875

Deaths

At Afton [Chenango Co. NY] the storm became a hurricane.  Mr. Levi Johnston's barn was blown down, killing Mr. Ward Miller, a young man of that place, who had run into the building to obtain shelter from a severe wind and rainstorm accompanied by hail.

Joseph Swartz, manufacturer of Limberger cheese, near Verona Center [Oneida Co. NY], was instantly killed while attempting to get on a moving train of cars on the N.Y. Central railroad at Oneida [Madison Co. NY].  He leaves a wife and ten children in comfortable circumstances.  He was 54 years old and had an insurance of $10,000 on his life.

News Item

Cortland Co. NY:  The Standard gives the following account of the recent tornado in the town of Scott [Cortland Co. NY]:  We mentioned last week, the heavy storm on Saturday, June 26th, in the north part of this county, and the death of a man by lightning.  The man killed was Philemon Harrington and he lived in the town of Scott.  The storm passed over a portion of that town, covering a narrow strip of territory and took in a part of the farm of our friend Dwight K. Cutler, and also that of Elias Frisbie, and others, and spent its force very much before reaching Homer.  It was terribly severe and swept a piece of woods on Mr. Cutler's farm level to the ground.  Large trees were taken up bodily and carried rods through the air.  Out of three orchards, the trees in one were entirely blown down and in the other two fared only a little better. Shade trees were also destroyed.  Two barns were unroofed and the shingles carried a great distance.  One of the barns was very large 10x100 feet.  Mr. McConnell and Mr. Miller both suffered from the wind as did others.  cows were killed and other damage done.  Mr. Harrington who was killed by lightning had the clothes literally stripped from his body, and his boots split open and torn from his feet. It is said that Mr. Harrington saw the storm coming and had started for a piece of woods where men were at work to notify them of their danger, but was stricken down by the fluid before reaching them.  The storm came from the west.  Two clouds seemed to unite in the vicinity of Mr. Cutler's and a whirlpool formed and as the tornado came over a ridge back of his house it seemed as though chaos was let loose. Strange to say Mr. Cutler's house was but little damaged. Storms of this severity are frequent in the western states and the prairies, but very rare here among the hills and the Valleys of the east where the hills and mountains interpose to break the force of the wind before it gets much headway. 

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 15, 1875

Death

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], July 9th, Walter [Smith], son of Edgar Smith, aged 11 months and 11 days.

News Item

How a Man Feels When struck by Lightning

Mr. Castle, whose experience in that line we alluded to last week, has told us all about it, and we are content to take his word for it.  As the storm came up, he put his team in the barn and sat down in the door facing the inside.  The stroke of lightning which killed his horses and prostrated him did its work too swiftly to give him the slightest warning of its coming.  His first remembrance upon returning to consciousness was of hearing his daughter, who had run down from the house, about twenty-five yards distant, exclaim "O, father is dead!"  Upon opening his eyes, the whole air and sky seemed to be in a blaze.  He also became conscious of the most intense suffering and especially in his lower limbs.  He says the pain was like that of a burn, and that he could not have suffered more for the hour that followed if he had been held in the flames.  His wife and daughter, upon seeing that he was still alive, desired to remove him to the house, but he begged to be left where he was and not to be disturbed, as he felt that he could live but a few minutes, and that he might as well die there as to be put to the needless torture of removal. As he seemed to gain strength, however, he was soon taken to the house and made as comfortable as possible, but eight or ten hours elapsed before he was able to move either of his lower limbs.  The left hand and leg seemed to be more affected than his right, and the symptoms for a time indicated that the bones were injured.  But these have passed away, and only a slight lameness now remains.  The right lung has been very sore ever since the occurrence, but this may have bene caused by an injury received in falling.  The mark of the lightning is apparent from the shoulders to the calf of the right leg, in the shape of a broad, irregular strip, from which the skin has peeled off as though it had been scaled.  Whitewater Register

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 17, 1875

Marriage

PALMER - REED:  At the Methodist Church, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday evening, July 11th, by Henry Allfrey, esq., Mr. Harrison A. Palmer and Miss Nellie Janet Reed, all of Sherburne.

Deaths

HART:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th inst., Miss Sarah P. Hart, aged 61 years.

CONNOR:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 6th inst., Mrs. Elsie Connor, aged 92 years and 6 months.

MARSH:  At the residence of his son in Albany, on the 14th inst. Mr. Simeon B. Marsh, aged 77 years.

The readers of the News will learn with regret that Mr. Simeon B. Marsh, its venerable founder, died at Albany, on Wednesday, July 14th, 1875, where he had resided with his son, Mr. John B. Marsh, since his removal from Sherburne.  He was a native of this town and his life has been such as to reflect honor on everything with which his name is associated.  A sketch of his life and services was published in the News of March 28, 1874, on the occasion of his removal to Albany.  His age at the time of his death was 77 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 10, 1875

Marriage

WRIGHT - KELLEY:  In the Baptist church at Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday evening, June 30, 1875, by Rev. W. Parsons, of Sherman, Pa., Mr. Charles M. Wright to Miss Jessie B. Kelley, both of Schenevus.

Death

BOURNE:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] June 20, 1875, Frankie L. [Bourne] wife of Albert C. Bourne, and only child of George and Catharine Hyatt of Otego, aged 21 years and 2 months.

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

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 8, 1875

Marriages

SUYDAM - SCOTT:  At the residence of the bride's sister, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday evening July 4th, by W.N. Mason, Esq., Mr. Oscar Suydam to Miss Clara Scott.

HALBERG - WELLS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], July 5th, by Rev. W.H. Waldron, Joseph H. Halberg and Kittie Wells, both of Norwich.

TINKER -THAYER:  At the home of the bride in Clockville, N.Y. [Madison Co.] June 27th, by Rev. M. Shaw, assisted by Rev. K. Tinker, of Goshen, Mr. John Tinker of Goshen [Orange Co. NY], to Miss Anna L. Thayer of Clockville, N.Y.

McWILLIAMS - WALKER:  At Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, June 26th, by Rev. D.A. Ferris, J.W. McWilliams Esq. to Miss Louise D. Walker, formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY]

Deaths

THOMPSON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday night, July 4th, Mr. James W. Thompson late of Friendship, Allegany N.Y., aged 55 years, 9 months.  Deceased was a brother-in-law of Charles Davis of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Guilford:  It is with sadness that we are called upon to chronicle the death of Mr. James W. Thompson, a native and for many years a respected resident of our town, who died, after a lingering paralytic affection of the throat, which on a visit at his sister's, Mrs. Sheldon, in our town, on the 4th inst., aged about 55 years.  He and his wife removed in the spring of 1872 to Friendship, Allegany Co., N.Y. to be near their only child, the wife of A.H. Ingersoll, of that place.  But they were not permitted to remain long together, for Mrs. Ingersoll died soon after, and Mrs. Thompson, in June, 1874, leaving her husband, then in feeble health, soon to follow her.  He was an upright, industrious member of society, and respected by all who knew him.  His remains will be sent for interment to Allegany County.

RITTENBERG:  In Fenton? [Broome Co. NY], of consumption, Mrs. A. T. Montross [Rittenberg], wife of Charles Rittenberg, in the 24th year of her age.  

THOMPSON:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], June 23d, William A. [Thompson] son of Lewis and Mary Thompson, aged 7 years.

TYLER:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], on the morning of June 30th, Annie May [Tyler], daughter of John B. and Mary E. Tyler, aged 3 years, 6 months and 20 days.

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MURPHY:  Suddenly in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY, July 6th, Mr. Michael Murphy, aged 33 years.

Michael Murphy aged thirty-three years, was found dead in his bed on Tuesday afternoon last, about six o'clock.  He was a -?- and had boarded at the residence of Mr. Gallagher on -?- Street but had his meals at Henry's restaurant at the D.L.&W. depot.  It was known that he went to his room on Monday evening, which was the last seen of him alive, but as he was accustomed to sometimes sleep during the day, his not arising on Tuesday morning did not cause any uneasiness on the part of Mr. Gallagher and family, until towards evening, when the lady of the house determined to ascertain the cause of his unusual slumber, and upon entering his room and attempting to rouse him, she discovered with horror that he was cold in death.  He lay in bed, with his face turned towards the wall, and in a natural position as if sleeping.  Of late he had at times complained of pain int he region of the heart, and he undoubtedly died of a disease of that organ, probably during Monday night, as he had evidently been dead several hours when found.

Deceased was a young man who had many warm friends in this community.  For ten years he has worked in the forge room at the hammer factory, and was a steady, industrious and quiet citizen, a great lover of -?-, and more than ordinarily well informed.  By his prudent management he had saved several hundred dollars from his hard earnings, which he had invested in various securities.  He was Irish by birth but came to this country when quite young. The only relative known to reside in this country is a sister, who is in a convent at St. Joseph, Missouri.

As esteemed member of the Lodge of Odd Fellows in this village, his remains were taken in charge by his brethren and after a postmortem examination, were on Tuesday evening removed to the Court House, where Coroner Hand is at this writing holding an inquest. The funeral will be attended this (Wednesday) afternoon, at four o'clock, and the services will be in accordance with the ritual of Odd Fellowship.  

[Note:  Additional write-up below from the Chenango Telegraph]

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CLARK:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], July 4th at the residence of her son, Edward S. Clark, Esq., Mrs. Lucinda Clark, widow of the late Samuel T. Clark, aged 84 years.

In many respects Mrs. Clark was a remarkable woman.  Mrs. Clark was born in -?- Her maiden name was Lucinda Thompson, a relative of many of that name, who settled in the western part of the county, and emigrating from the same perennial hive, all of great industry, and some of superior enterprise.  Obedient to the wants of the country at that earlier day, she has reared a large family, ten sons and three daughters, bringing them all up to grown man and womanhood - eleven of whom are now living - all smart, intelligent, enterprising and well-to-do people.  Abigail Thornton, wife of David Thornton of Guilford, is the eldest and Horace, now with his brother Samuel T. in St. Paul, in the Youngest.  Lester and Jasper are in town and other younger members of the family are in the West, leaving William and Charles, the older brothers now surviving in Chenango County, well known and honorable citizens.

For more than twenty years of this woman's married life, this numerous family were in very straitened circumstances, yet this woman managed by her industry and economy, with her husband working for but fifty cents a day most of this time, to keep this large and increasing family, clothing them neatly and well, and educating them properly and starting them all in useful and successful life. She was a woman ever active and of good general intelligence and to all acquainted with her and the signal -?- that has crowned her efforts as a woman and as a mother, in view of her low estate in the beginning, it is apparent that her prayers were heard and felt in heaven.  The very large gathering of sad and appreciative men and women to pay the last tribute of respect to this humble woman, and the long funeral that darkened the way, speak in golden and expressive scents the piety of her many friends and the general esteem in which she was held.  Truly is it said of such, that the grave hath but a small, a very small part. their patient labors and submissive and pious toils and anxious and holy watchings, live after them here below, in the persons and things of their solitude and doubtless to some extend are the objects of care and holy longing of their disembodied spirits.

News Item

The verdict of the jury on the inquest held before Coroner Lyman, upon the case of Augustus M. Gage, fireman on the D.L.&W. Railroad, who was killed on the 25th ult., is as follows:  "That he came to his death by being thrown from the tender of Train no. 10 of the D.L.& Western Railroad Co., against the driving wheel of the engine of said train while faithfully performing his duty as a fireman on said train on the 25th day of June 1875 between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock in the forenoon, in the town of Sherburne, about one and a half miles northwest of the village Sherburne, by the engine tender and baggage car being thrown from and off the track from some cause unknown to this Jury. News

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 8, 1875

Deaths

Gen. John H. Credell an old and active citizen of Auburn, died in that city a short time ago.  He was identified with the first railroad which was built to Auburn (from Syracuse) and has aided every subsequent enterprise of the kind from that time.  A citizen of such public spirit must needs be missed form this community where he has so long been in active life.  He was in his seventieth year.

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Our citizens were astonished on Tuesday evening, to learn that Michael Murphy was found dead in his bed, at about six o'clock that evening, at the residence of Edward Gallagher on Lock street.  Coroner Hand was at once notified and summoned a jury of Inquest which has not completed its labors at this writing.  The facts of the case, however, are believed to be substantially as follows:  Though Michael roomed at Gallaghers, he took his meals at Henry's restaurant.  It was the custom of Mr. G. to leave a light burning, so that his boarders could come and go to their rooms at pleasure, so he does not know at what time Murphy came in the night before.  Some of his companions, however, report that they left him about ten o'clock the evening before, and that he complained of not feeling very well.  Nothing was seen of him after that, until Mrs. Gallagher in the afternoon of Tuesday, went to the room to make up the bed.  Seeing it occupied, she returned, saying to her husband that Michael slept soundly.  He replied that possibly he was up late the night before, and to not disturb him.  In an hour or two after, she went again to the room and seeing him in the same position, called to her husband, that he was yet asleep.  He replied "shake him up."  She went to him and attempted to do so, when she found he was dead.

At the inquest Dr. Brooks performed a postmortem examination, and as we learn, found unmistakable evidence of heart disease, and there is but little doubt but that was the cause of his death.

Mr. Murphy has lived among us for many years, most of which time he has been in the employ of Mr. D. Maydole, at the hammer factory.  He was an intelligent man, and his whole aim in life seemed to be to store his mind with useful information.  In his habits he was uniformly temperate, his disposition kind and accommodating, and his character unblemished; in fact, he was a universal favorite, not only among his shop hands, but with all who knew him. Though an Irishman, he strove to Americanize himself thoroughly, by mingling with the people at large, and aiding, as far as he was able, in all good works, and his sudden decease is a source of regret to all who knew him.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 8, 1875

Marriage

At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 1st, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Edward Vroman of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] to Miss M'Dell Johnson, of Greene.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 10, 1875

Death

Miss Hattie E. Walker, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elhanan Walker departed this life in the village of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday morning June 30th, 1875, aged 15 years and 6 months.

Hattie was always delicate from a little child, and never seemed to have a very strong hold on life, but being possessed with unusual ambition, she was accustomed to fill her place, and do her part promptly in whatever she engaged.  About two years ago, she was seized with lameness, which caused no serious alarm at first, supposing it would soon pass away, but after about two weeks scrofulous difficulties of a most serious character manifested themselves in her frail system. She was taken from school immediately, and cared for tenderly, but with little or no good results. After a time, it was thought best to try the benefits of a pleasure trip, and she was taken to Syracuse, New York City, and other places, but with no better success. She now returned home feebler, if possible, than ever.  At last she was confined to her room, where month after month she lay upon her bed in much pain and suffering.  Only once was she permitted to go out, and then she was carried in her chair across the street to her sister, Mrs. Kershaw. She returned, but never left her room again until angel bands conveyed her weary spirit to the land of rest.  Hattie was a great sufferer through all her illness, and but for her wonderful ambition and strong love of life, would have died long before. During the last few weeks, it was apparent that she could not be restored again to health, as she sank rapidly towards the tomb. Tuesday night she suffered much, with no rest, and when morning dawned it was clearly manifest that she was near her end.  She now sank rapidly until about ten o'clock, when with scarcely a struggle she passed away from the pain and sorrow of this world to the rest of heaven.  Hattie was a great lover of the Sunday school, and attended as long as she could, indeed the last time she was present she required the assistance of her father in returning home.  And even then, she often spoke of her class and the school, remarking that she was trying to keep along with the school that she might be even with her classmates when able to attend again. The last work done for her was the framing of a beautiful Sunday school missionary certificate, which was awarded for her faithfulness in collecting missionary money.  It was the last earthly thing she took an interest in, exclaiming on its presentation to her just before death, "It is beautiful!":  During my calls, I frequently sang, prayed, and conversed with her about her preparation for another world.  She said to me several times, "I am praying," and promised to continue praying for the blessing of God's grace and salvation to rest upon her. The night before her death, while being supported on the hands of her friends, by way of resting her, she remarked, "If I could only have rest, I would pray all night," and on being asked by her father, "do you pray, Hattie?" she replied readily, "yes."  On discovering her friends weeping, she said, "Pa, don't weep."  She seemed to have now come to the conclusion that she must leave them, and did not desire them to weep over her departure.  Just before death I approached her side and said, "Hattie, do you know me?" "Oh yes," was the quick reply. We all knelt and prayed that the Father would bless and save her forever. After a little she spoke with unusual strength, "Sing! sing! quick, a change!"  These were her last words, and, in a few moments, she had passed to live on earth.  Dear Hattie has gone from our midst, from the family, friends and society, and will never return again to soothe the many spirits that are saddened by her early demise. And though at rest, and free from pain, still her loss is deeply felt by loving hearts. She was so young.  When the aged die, it seems fitting as the gathering in of the ripe grain in the harvest time, but when the young die, it is like plucking beautiful flowers when yielding their richest fragrance.  But we will not grieve inordinately over her death, for she suffered so long and so severely that death came as a messenger of mercy.  The youngest and tenderest flower of the family wreath has faded first, and all the rest feel the chill of the withering frosts.  

Vital Records, Cheango County, NY, June/July 1875

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, July 1, 1875

Marriages

GREENMAN - PIPER:  At St. John's Church, Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] on Thursday morning, June 24th, by Rev. C.Z.E. ...thy of Ilion, Mr. Henry Greenman, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. any] to Miss Florence R. Piper, both of Richfield Springs.

BULLOCK - GRISWOLD:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], June 16th, by Rev. Dr. F. Rogers, Mr. G. Edgar Bullock to Miss Julia R. Griswold, all of Greene.

RYNDERS - SMITH:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], June 19th, by Rev. T.P. Hallstead, Mr. James H. Rynders to Miss Helen J. Smith, both of Afton.

AUSTIN - BAKER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], June 18th, Mr. George Austin to Miss Sarah Baker, both of Afton.

Deaths

WHALEN:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 25th, Gracie [Whalen] daughter of James and Fidella Whalen, aged 7 months.

McCORMICK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 25th, Hugh [McCormick] son of the ate Thomas McCormick, aged 12 years and 10 months.

MASON:  In Missouri, May 29th, Mrs. Nancy Winslow Mason, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], aged 67 years.

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GAGE:  Suddenly, near Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], from the effects of a railroad accident, June 25th, Mr. Augustus M. Gage of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] aged 30 years.

The Friday morning express train running south on the D.L.&W. Railroad, met with an accident about one and a half miles north of Sherburne, which resulted in the instant death of Augustus Gage, fireman, of Utica, who was shockingly mutilated, his head being crushed between the tender and the driving wheel of the engine.  Tim Jones, a brakeman, had his hand badly jammed.

The train was in charge of Conductor Ferrell, and Charles Lewis, who has had several experiences of a similar character here before, was the engineer. Both of the parties were running the express train that met with so sad an accident near Oxford, in September last, and the engine the "Plymouth," was one of those which collided at that time.

From appearances the train was thrown from the track by a worn joint in the rail, near a decayed tie.  The engine was tipped over on its side, into the ditch, the express car was partially tipped over, and the other cars were off the track.  A passenger train was made up of the coach and engine of a freight and accommodation train, and the express reached this place some two hours late.

The remains of the deceased fireman were removed to Sherburne, where an inquest was held by Coroner Lyman on Friday afternoon. They were removed to Utica in the evening, where they were interred.  Gage was about thirty years of age, and leaves a wife, but no children.  He is spoken of as a faithful official and his death is regretted by a large circle of associates and friends.

A working train went to the scene of the accident in the afternoon and placed the cars upon the track. The engine was raised on Saturday.

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THURSTON:  In East Norwich [Chenango Cop. NY], June 26th, Helen L. [Thurston] wife of Charles T. Thurston and daughter of Thomas W. Hall, Esq., aged 31 years, 4 months and 26 days.

On Wednesday morning of this week, a large circle of admiring and bereaved friends carried to the grave the remains of Helen L. Thurston.  her sudden death, in the very prime of [life], has cast an unusual gloom over the neighborhood of her late residence, while her many sterling traits of character have roused her friends and relatives to do honor to her memory.

Though always frail, on account of severe illness contracted when quite young, she was a woman of uncommon nerve and zeal, not only in the ordinary avocations of life, but especially in the cause of temperance, and at the time of her conversion in the advocacy of the religion of Christ. She experienced religion during the winter of 1861, and was baptized by Rev. Lyman Wright.  Many of her friends trace their subsequent conversion to her earnest efforts in their behalf.

Mrs. Thurston was notably celebrated for her labors in the temperance reform. Very prominent in the organization of the Riverside Lodge of Good Templars of this town, she did not allow her enthusiasm to diminish, but continued as one of its charter members, to show her faith by her works.  Her time, money, and prayers were always at the disposal of temperance measures.  She sought no honors, but always honored the offices she filled.  The County Lodge elected her County Vice Templar.

Mrs. Thurston was the daughter of Thomas W. and Sarah A. Hall.  She was married to C.T. Thurston, November 24th, 1870, by Rev. J.D. Pope. Though mourning her loss, her friends so not call for her return.  She sleeps in Jesus.  "Blessed sleep, from which / None ever wake to weep."

News Item

Cyrus Steere, son of William and Anna Steere, was born in Berrelsville, Rhode Island, June 3d, 1801, being the youngest but one of ten children, and the only now living.  He removed with his parents to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] in 1806, where he resided until his tenth year, and lastly removed to McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], where he has remained until the present.

At the time of his removal to Norwich, there were no roads, the traveler being guided only by marked trees. At that early date there were in Norwich but one framed dwelling, two stores and a hotel.  What a striking contrast with the present!  Who can tell what another seventy years may being forth?

Mr. Steere, at the early age of twelve, was converted (O that other dear youths might follow his bright example), and entered upon his ministerial labors fourteen years after, in the twenty-sixth year of his age, and was ordained to the ministry two years later, August 16th, 1829, at the Free Will Baptist Church at East McDonough, he being the first ordained minister of that town.  He has preached by regular appointment at eleven different churches, besides occasionally at many other churches, schoolhouses, etc. Thus for the space of half a century and without the loss of scarce a Sabbath, through sunshine and storm, through Summer's heat and Winter's cold, on foot, on horseback, or other conveyance, with unabating zeal and devotion with heart overflowing with love to God, and love for the salvation of his fellow men, he has labored in his Master's cause, imparting the glad tidings of great joy, even the joys of a full and free salvation to a lost and ruined world.  May the Great Head of the Church abundantly bless his labors, and as a shock of corn fully ripe, receive him at last into His promised rest, fully prepared for the Master's use.

At the age of eighteen, Elder Steere was united in the bonds of wedlock with Mrs. Catharine Dodge, of McDonough, and is the father of nine children (all converted) eight of whom are living, married, and have children.  He has thirty-seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren: in all fifty-six living descendants.

He celebrated his Golden Wedding, September 3d, 1868, also the Anniversary of his Seventy-third birthday, June 3d, 1874; and on the 20th of September following, the beloved partner of his life was suddenly called from time into eternity - this being the first death in his family for the space of nine years.  On the 3d of the present month, at the residence of his son-in-law, Orrin D. Powers, in Oxford, he, with fifty-one of his descendants, again assembled to celebrate the seventy-fourth birthday gathering of this venerable father and sage.  "May this entire family circle be spared to witness many more such happy social gatherings as this, and at last re-unite in one unbroken bond around their Father's throne on high, to part no more forever.

Truly this was a sweetly solemn scene - a scene long to be remembered by all present - a scene that resulted in much pleasure and profit to all concerned, alike from the rosy-cheeked prattler of two Summers, to the gray-haired man of three score and ten years - a scene that must have been witnessed to be fully appreciated.

At the close the venerable father and servant of God gave an impressive and solemn address, very appropriate to the occasion, enjoining upon his children their duties to God and to each other; of the uncertainty of life, of the needful preparation for death; of the goodness of the Lord in thus permitting them to assemble together; and of the glorious prospects of that happy reunion above. After a short yet earnest petition to the throne of divine grace, he sang this touching and beautiful hymn none the less beautiful because of its quaint, old-fashioned melody:

Children, fare you well!  I do you tell / That you and I must part; / I go away, but here you stay, / Yet still we join in heart. 

Your love to me has run most free, / Your conversation sweet; / How can I bear to journey where / With you I cannot meet!

But still, I find my heart inclined / to do my work below; / When Christ doth call I trust I shall / Be ready for to go.

I leave you all, both great and small, / In Christ's encircling arms, / Who will you save from death and the grave, / And shield you from all harm.

After partaking of the contents of four well spread tables, richly laden with the bounties of Providence, reflecting much credit upon the numerous donors, and with tearful adieus and parting blessings, the company dispersed to their respective homes.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 24 1875

Death

MORSE:  In the town of Butternuts, Otsego Co. N.Y., on Saturday, May 29th, 1875, Fred L. Morse, second son of Stephen and Amanda H. Morse, Jr., aged 13 years, 10 months and 29 days.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 1, 1875

Marriage

PRESTON - WOODRUFF:  At Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], June 24th, by Rev. L. lawton, Arthur M. Preston to Elsie G. Woodruff of Lincklaen.

Deaths

ABBOTT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 25th ult. Mrs. Louisa Abbott, aged 45 years.

Col. W.F. Bonney died at Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], on Wednesday of last week, after nearly three years illness; was formerly Sheriff of the county.

A very impressive scene occurred in Peterboro [Madison Co. NY] last Thursday, on the occasion of the burial of the remains of Mr. Dwight Klinck, one of the victims of the Schiller disaster.  It seems his brother Mr. George Klinck of the Custom House in N.Y., on hearing of the loss of the ship Schiller and passengers, telegraphed to the Company of the line describing his brother, Dwight, and requesting them to recover his body, if possible, to treat it in a proper manner and send it to his friends who would receive it at Canastota [Madison Co. NY].  Much delay was had in the matter, there being so many similar ones.  Report says his body was found in the State room with many others, as the accident occurred in the night thinking the passengers had but little time to realize the awful condition they were in.  Mr. Klinck obtained an accidental policy of $5,000 of a company who have a branch in this village which will be promptly paid. The charges for delivering the body at Canastota and other expenses was $1,800 which was paid by the Railroad Company in whose service Mr. Klinck lost his life. On delivering his remains to his friends at Canastota, they were for a few hours viewed by most of the citizens of the village and all who were acquainted with him recognized his features.

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Samuel W. Chubbuck:  The name of this gentleman will be familiar to all of our old residents as the man who in 1835 or 1836 started and carried on for some years the Norwich Furnace and Machine Shop, coming to this village we believe from Eaton [Madison Co. NY].

On Friday last he was stricken with paralysis at the residence of his son, A.S. Chubbuck, in Utica [Oneida Co. NY], and at 4 o'clock P.M. of Monday he expired.  He was born in Vermont and at the time of his death was in his 76th year.  He was one of the few men that lived for the public.  Though he had made many important inventions in connection with the Telegraphic art, he failed to pursue most of them with preservative patents, choosing rather that they be left without restriction to the public use.  Well does the writer remember his interesting lectures on electricity at which he exhibited his models of Telegraph lines which he then predicted would span the world and enable us to talk with every nation even as we did with each other.  How well his predication has been verified.

He was always cheerful and had the faculty of winning and retaining friends wherever he went. Busy as was his early life, he did not lay aside his labor in his old age, but his overactive brain always found something to do.  His success was a proud one, one which is given to but few men to achieve, yet the inheritance he left to his family was a name that will live forever, rather than great riches.  His funeral takes place this Wednesday afternoon.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 24, 1875

Marriage

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], June 9th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Charley A. Crandall to Miss Delia M. McCollum, all of Norwich.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 1, 1875

Marriages

In North Fenton [Broome Co. NY], June 6th, by Addison Miller, Esq., Mr. John McDonald to Mrs. Adeline Hendrickson all of North Fenton. 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], June 16th, by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. Charles C. Field of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ada M. Fuller, of Sherburne. 

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, July 3, 1875

Deaths

O'DANIELS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 27th, inst. James Andrew [O'Daniels], son of Thomas O'Daniels, aged 6 months and 14 days.

WALKER:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], June 30th, Hattie E. Walker, daughter of Mr. Elhanan Walker, aged 15 years and 6 months.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 26, 1875

Marriage

LAUNT - VAIL:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], June 17, 1875, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Herman J. Launt to Miss libbie [Vail], daughter of M.B. Vail, Esq., all of Unadilla.

On Thursday of last week, Mr. H.J. Launt was married to Miss Libbie H. Vail by Rev. Mr. Robinson. The party took the train for Boston immediately after the ceremony, which took place at the residence of the bride's parents in Unadilla.

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Leonard of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], celebrated the sixty-first anniversary of their marriage, June 3d.  They were married in Oxford, and have lived in the town ever since.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 24, 1875

Marriages

BILLINGS - DIXON:  At the Congregational Church in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. C.C. Johnson, assisted by Rev. R.T. Cross, Mr. Erastus C. Billings, of Boonton, N.J. to Miss Sarah S. Dixon, of the former place.

CASE - COLLINS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], June 18th, at the same place by the same, Mr. Myron D. Case, of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Fannie M. Collins of the former place.

Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]:  Our quiet and pleasant village was on Wednesday of last week the scene of one of the most brilliant affairs that ever took place in this section.  The occasion was a double wedding at the Congregational Church, wherein Mr. Erastus C. Billings, of Boonton, N.J., and Miss Sarah S. Dixon, of our village, and Mr. Myron D. Case of Hamilton, and Miss Fannie M. Collins, of our town, were the happy principals.

The ceremony was performed at 1 o'clock P.M. by Rev. C.C. Johnson, assisted by Rev. R.T. Cross of Hamilton. The Church was crowded with invited guests from all parts of the State. The windows were darkened, and the Church was elegantly light for the occasion.  The orchestra and desk were beautifully decked and trimmed with flowers.  The ceremony was short but impressive, and all the arrangements were well carried out.  Immediately after the ceremony the friends were conducted to the residence of H.M. Dixon, where a splendid collation had been prepared for them.  A few hours were enjoyed in congratulations, music, &c., when the party left for Sherburne in three elegant barouches and took the evening train from that place enroute for Niagara Falls.  A large number of presents were presented by friends and relatives, among which were: an elegant gold watch and chain, a fifty-dollar greenback, two silver-plated cake baskets, two silver card receivers, a set of silver knives and forks, one elegant silver castor, one set of silver teaspoons, one splendid, silver-plated ice pitcher. A large number of other gifts such as glassware and table linen, were also presented, which we have not time to designate.  All should be seen to be appreciated.

taken altogether it was one of the most brilliant affairs that ever took place in our village.  Y.

Deaths

SAGE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] June 17th, Mrs. Roann Sage widow of the late John Sage, aged 65 years.

McCORMICK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 18th, Mr. Thomas McCormick, aged 62 years.

STANBRO:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], June 16th, Lucy [Stanbro] wife of Levi Stanbro, aged 33 years.

SUTPHEN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], June 20th, Miss Julia Sutphen aged 74 years.

VAN WAGNER:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], May 30th, Henry A. [Van Wagner], son of S.D. and Allen R. Van Wagner, aged 1 year 2 months and 13 days.

STETSON:  In Chicago, June 14th, Mrs. Helen M. Stetson, daughter of Peter Edwards, daughter of Peter Edwards of Otselic (Chenango Co. NY], aged 47 years.

WILCOX:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], June 16th, Mr. Harrison Wilcox, aged 85 years.  

Harrison Wilcox, of Smyrna, a man about 85 years of age, was found dead in the woods on Monday last.  He disappeared from his friends in the morning of that day, and being subject to fits, fears were entertained of his whereabouts and search instituted.  His body was discovered about 4 o'clock P.M.  Sherburne News

SCOTT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], June 21st, Col. Jay M. Scott, aged 52 years.

Another well-known and respected citizen of an adjoining town has gone to his rest, he having expired at his residence in Plymouth, on Monday afternoon last.  Col. Scott was widely known, he having creditably filled the positions of colonel in the state militia, County Superintendent of the Poor, justice of the Peace, and other offices of trust.  He will be remembered as a public-spirited citizen, a kind neighbor, a loving husband and father, and an honorable upright man.  His illness was of short duration and was not thought to be dangerous until Sunday.  He had suffered for some days with a sore upon his ankle, which had nothing to do with his death. the immediate cause was from the crystals of the urine passing to the brain.  The news of his death will be painfully received by many sincere friends at home and abroad.

Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]:  George Williams, who died at his brother's near our village, on the 5th last, after a long sickness, was a native of our town, and for many years resided in the eastern part of it, above Mt. Upton.  He was an industrious man, as well as a life-long Christian and a constant adherent to the temperance cause.  He was a single man, aged about fifty-three years.

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Again we mark upon the record of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] death.  Mr. Daniel Preston of the Messenger Ridge; Mr. Daniel Rider's little boy, of Beaver Meadow; and Mr. George W. Allen of South Otselic, were laid away in their final resting place, on Wednesday, the 9th inst. and on Friday, the 11th, a young man about sixteen years of age, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], was buried, who died of scarlet fever.  The boy also died of the same disease.

Daniel Preston enlisted, we believe, late in the company of Capt. Floyd Thompson, joined to the 114th Regiment volunteers in the war of the Rebellion, and faithfully served his country until its close, obtained an honorable discharge and returned home.  He contracted a diarrhea while defending the honor of the nation, which in time became chronic and uncontrollable and last spring, while he was sugaring, his disease assumed a consumptive form, which terminated in his death.

Mr. Allen was also in the Army, and in the same Company, and remained with it to the close of the war.  Mr. Allen was born in New Jersey, in the year 1825; came to Norwich some twenty years ago; in a short time  after came to South Otselic, and was soon married to Miss Elizabeth Gray, of North Pitcher with whom he lived up to the time of his death. Five children -one son and four daughters- as testimonials of their plighted faith, are now left with their mother, to mourn this sad affliction while they may walk upon this World's great thoroughfare.  Mr. Allen having, through his persevering industry and skill as a mechanic, left them a little home.

There can be but little doubt but that his disease germinated while standing at his post on the battlefield.  He too, like his fellow companion (Mr. Preston) who marched by his side, through fire and smoke, and was discharged at the same time, -?- "maching home" with him, both hearing the laurels of their noble and daring deeds indelibly stamped upon the -?- of fame.  They both died on the eighth and were buried the ninth inst.

In reference to Mr. Presto's religious proclivities, we are not informed.  Mr. Allen, at the time of his death, was a member of good standing in the Congregational Church at North Pitcher.

As they bore a companionship in life and passed together through the dark river of death triumphantly, so may they enter the celestial plains, where the noontide of God's glory shall cease to wave over their departed spirits nevermore!

News Item

Remarkable Longevity:  Mrs. Polly Medbury is now spending a few days with her son, J. Medbury of the Eagle Hotel of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  She is one of a family of eleven children, four sons and seven daughters.  John Griffin and wife, their parents, both lived to the age of seventy-five years.  The oldest child died at the advanced age of ninety-three. The second lived to be eighty-four years old.  Three others died at the ages of seventy-six, seventy-seven and eighty.  Six of the children are now living.  The oldest, Betsey Gifford, has reached the age of ninety-one years, and resides in Watertown with her brother, John Griffin, who is eighty-eight years old.  William Griffin, living near Troy is eight-five.  Mrs. Medbury, residing in New Berlin, is eighty-two, and has a sister living with her, who is seventy-eight.  Mrs. Jane Whitman of Morris is eighty-one.  The old lady boasts with pride that not one of her family have died under the age of seventy-five years. The united ages of the eleven children reaches the sum of 915 years, an average of 84 tears and two months to each child. The united ages of the six still living sums up 605 years, an average of 88 years and a fraction over two months to each.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, June 17, 1875

Marriages

CRANDALL - McCOLLUM:  At the residence of William Castle, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 9th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Charley A. Crandall to Miss Delia M. McCollum, all of Norwich.

KEELER - CLARK:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], June 13th by Rev. F.B. Peck, Mr. William Keeler of Preston, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Maria Clark, of Preston.

DAVENPORT - SMITH:  In Taylor [Cortland Co. NY], May 27th, by Rev. R.D. Ware, Mr. James Davenport of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Clara M. Smith, of Taylor.

SNOOK - EMORY:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], June 9th, by Rev. M. Scofield, Mr. Frederick M. Snook of Waverly, N.Y. [Tioga Co.] to Miss Mary C. Emory, of Bainbridge, daughter of Wm. H. Emory Esq.

MAON - STRINGER:  In Munnsville [Madison Co. NY], June 3d, by Rev. -?-, Mr. S.A. Maxon of the Democratic Union Oneida, to Miss -?- Stringer of the former place.

WILLIAMS - PIERCE:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], May 27th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Dr. Goodrich, rector of Calvary Episcopal Church, Mr. Horatio Williams to Miss Julia A. [Pierce] daughter of Walter Pierce, Esq. of Utica.

TEFFT -WELLER:  At Emmanuel Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 10th by Rev. D.K. Loveridge, Henry M. Tefft to Miss Sophia E. Weller, daughter of Frederick Weller, Esq.  All of Norwich.

The last days of the old Episcopal Church bid fair to be its most brilliant.  It certainly takes the lead in the matrimonial line. Thursday afternoon last the spacious church was again crowded to its utmost capacity by a gay and happy company, who assembled to witness the ceremony of uniting Henry M. Tefft, Esq., and Miss Sophia E. Weiler in the holy bands of wedlock.  As on previous occasions, the Church was profusely decked with evergreens and flowers, and no pains had been spared to make the occasion in all respects a joyous one. The organ pealed forth sweet notes of welcome, and the bright sun without, and the sunny hearts within, all contributed to render the scene one of pleasure and enjoyment for all.  The ceremony occupied but a few moments, and the happy couple - now one - passed from the church man and wife.  The wedding party then adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents, where congratulations were offered.  The many elegant bridal presents were viewed with admiration, and the refreshments also received proper attention.  In the evening the bride and groom repaired to their home on West Street, where they were joined by near friends, and the festivities were continued.  Later in the evening they were serenaded by the Handel and Haydn Society, of which Mrs. Tefft is a member. Witaker this occasion to tender our congratulations to the happy couple and wish them unalloyed happiness in their journey together through life.

Deaths

JOHNSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] June 14th, George Johnson, aged 20 years.

WATERS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], June 15th Miss Maria A. Waters, aged 59 years.

BURDICK:  In Mcdonough [Chenango Co. NY], June 9th, Miss Sarah L. [Burdick] daughter of William R. Burdick, aged nearly 26? years. 

LOWNSBERRY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], June 11th, Mr. Jared D. Lownsbery, aged 79 years.

Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY]:  It is with regret that we announce the sudden death of the widow of John Corning, who resided with her son Burdette Corning on the Brackel.  Mrs. Corning was taken suddenly ill on Monday of last week, with typhoid pneumonia, and died on Thursday.

FULLER:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, Orello C. [Fuller] eldest son of CR. and Augusta K. Fuller, aged 16 years, 8 months, 15 days.

We learn that Orello, a son of Chauncey Fuller of Lincklaen, aged about 17 years, died suddenly last Friday.  The young man arose on Sabbath morning and commenced making preparations for church, but remarked that he did not feel very well, and thought he would stay home.  When the family returned from church he was in bed and was soon taken vomiting which continued until his death.  A postmortem examination held on Saturday reveled a bad condition of the bowels.  A large accumulation of matter was found in the abdominal cavity, which indicated an inflammation of long standing, but the young man had never complained of pain and worked every day previous to his sickness. Register

Lincklaen:  Last week we noted an accident which befell one of the members of O.R. Fuller's family, little thinking that we should be called on to chronicle a very painful bereavement to the same family this week. The oldest son, Orello C. died on Friday the 4th, after a brief illness of but five days.  During his sickness his case presented symptoms of so strange a nature, that the physician in attendance requested a postmortem examination, which was granted.  Seven of the profession were present and the cause of his death was found to be acute inflammation of the bowels, which was of so bad a nature that at least two pounds of matter had formed around the inflamed parts. This might have been years in forming and would have proved fatal immediately to a person advanced in years, but on account of his rapid growth it had not been noticed before. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement.  [Chenango telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 17, 1875]

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 17, 1875

Marriage

Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY]:  One of those happy events, which it is our lot to chronicle occasionally transpired at the residence of Mrs. R.W. Richmond in New Woodstock, on the 8th, Mr. S. Albert Preston, one of our young men embarked in the "sea of matrimony," taking with him one of the fairest of the fair, Miss D. Carrie Richmond.  The marriage was solemnized with feastings and rejoicings, Rev. J. Tolman officiating, after which the happy couple departed on their wedding tour, taking with them the best wishes of many friends. We feel as one said directly after the ceremony, "Our loss is their gain" and wish them very many anniversaries of as pleasing a character as was this their marriage reception.  Among the many and valuable presents to the bride, the one which attracted the most attention, not on account of its worth pecuniarily, but from its age and history, was a gilt trimmed China tea set over one hundred years old.  The set we believe was complete and of course highly prized.

Deaths

CUMMINGS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, of diphtheria, Cora E. [Cummings] daughter of Stephen and Emily Cummings, aged 7 years.

Mother, dear, we crossed the wave / Of death's deep rolling tide, / To the land beyond the grave / That lies on the other side. / Twas when evening shades drew nigh, / That told of closing day, / I breathed my last, faint sigh, / And passed from earth away.

You have loving children left, / To bless declining years, / Your life's not all bereft / Look up through falling tears. / We shall meet beyond the river, / Whose shores are clad in living green, / Where the sunlight's ceaseless quiver / Amid bright Angel's forms are seen.  J.S.

ATKINS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 19th, 1875, of scarlet fever, Dever [Atkins] son of George H. and Phebe K. Atkins, aged 3 years.

ATKINS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], June 10th, 1875, of scarlet fever and inflammation on the lungs, Duane D. [Atkins] son of George H. and Phebe E. Atkins, aged 14 years and 3 months.

The loved ones of our home the dark angel bore, / To roam with the bright ones on a deathless shore.

RYDER:  Near Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY], June 7th, 1875, Charles Lansing, only son of Daniel and Louisa Ryder, aged three years.

We have lain our darling down to sleep / With the tender flowers of spring, / And our hearts are sad and heavy now, / Though he flies with angel wings.

The warm breath of another spring / Will open the floweret's eyes. / And well we know our Lantie dear/ Shall bloom in Paradise.

J.F. Wheeler, formerly a resident of this town [Lincklaen, Chenango Co. NY], and now Superintendent of the County House in Madison Co., was in town on Wednesday last. The object of his visit was to disinter the body of his daughter, which was buried at Burdick Settlement, and remove it to Eaton [Madison Co. NY].  We learn that he has procured a family burial spot at the latter place.

The house of William B. Smith situated about three miles below Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], was recently destroyed by fire, and the mother of Mr. Smith, who was at home alone, was burned in the building.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 17, 1875

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] June 9th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. George N. Hackett of this town, to Miss Susan M. Shores, of North Colesville, Broome Co. [NY].

At the residence of the bride's mother, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 8th, by Rev. I.P. Towner, Mr. Lyman Watrous, of Colesville [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mina Watrous.

Deaths

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], may 24th, Mr. Charles Eggleston, aged 44 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], June 4th, Mr. David C. Sholes aged 77 years, 7 months, 18 days.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], May 5th, Mrs. Unice [Skinner] aged 27 years.

In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], June 11th, Mr. Richard Harrison, aged 70 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 19, 18754

Marriage

FIELD - FULLER:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. C.C. Field of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Addie M. Fuller, of Sherburne.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, June 19, 1875

Marriage

MARSHALL - HINTAR:  On Tuesday, June 1st, 1875, by Rev. John Davy Frank P. Marshall and Miss Susan M. Hintar all of Sanford [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

STILLSON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], June 10, 1875, Warren Stillson, aged 45 years.

SHEPHERD:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], June 13, 1875, Frederick Shepherd, aged 3 years.