Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 25, 1875
Marriages
ELDREDGE - COLE: At the home of the bride, on Wednesday, Nov. 17th, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Enos Eldgrege to Miss Fannie M. Cole, daughter of Samuel Cole, Esq., all of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].
DIMMICK - PETERS: At the M.E. Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday, Nov. 21st by Rev. W. J. Judd, Mr. Oliver Dimmick to Mrs. Selina D. Peters all of Norwich.
WARNER - LUDINGTON: At the Baptist Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 17th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Thomas R. Warner to Miss Ida E. Ludington, all of Norwich.
CHURCH - GARDNER: At the bride's residence in Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 21st by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. Herman M. Chruch to Miss Ervie E. Gardner.
SHEPARDSON - CUTLER: In East Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], Nov. 7th, by Rev. S.M. Frak Mr. A. Coleson Shepardson of Poolville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Mary Cutler of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].
VAN TASSELL - INGRAHAM: In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 26th, by Rev. F.W. Miller, Mr. William H. Van Tassell of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia A. Ingraham of Preston [Chenango Co. NY].
LOWE - STANTON: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 16th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Charles A. Lowe of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie A. Stanton, of Smyrna.
SHERWOOD - LEET: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], nov. 17th, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Sherwood of Lakeport [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Emma Leet, of Smyrna.
ARNOLD - PALMER: At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Nov. 3d? by Rev. G.A. Place, Mr. Frank Arnold of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Julia Palmer, of the former place.
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A large and enthusiastic gathering assembled at the home of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Clarissa Skinner, on Wednesday of last week, to celebrate with them the fortieth anniversary of their wedding day. It was in all respects a delightful occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Skinner were married in the town of Scott, Cortland County [NY], where Mrs. Skinner was born and brought up. Rev. A. Sutton, a Methodist clergyman, officiated on the occasion. They at once came to this County, and settled where they now live, and where they have remained all through these forty years.
This was the same place where Mr. Skinner was born, and where his father settled when this part of the country was almost an unbroken wilderness. They were poor when they began the world together, but by industry, economy, perseverance and strict integrity, they have secured for themselves a good home, and are today in easy and comfortable circumstances. They have been blest with three children, only one of whom - Mr. Isaac Skinner - is now living. He resides near the old homestead and was present with his family at this anniversary, to contribute to the happiness of his parents and all who were there.
Mrs. Skinner's maiden name was Brown, being connected with the large family of that name, of which our honored Sheriff is one. The consequence was that nearly two-thirds of all that were present were browns, and hence everything was "done up brown", that is, was done well.
Mr. Skinner belongs to a family of eight brothers, all of whom have died excepting one, who is living in Ohio, aged eighty. He has but few relatives living in this part of the country, and of them there were present on this occasion only one nephew, two nieces and the widows of two of his brothers.
Some two hundred guests were invited, but in consequence of the severe storm that prevailed, all did not attend, but there were by actual count one hundred and twenty-six present. Among them were the following: Ten persons who were at the original wedding, forty years ago: Mrs. Betsy Brown, aged eighty-one, the mother of Mrs. Skinner, a cheerful and happy old lady; Cyrus R. brown, Eleazer A. Brown, Marquis D. Brown, William W. Brown, and Mrs. Ralph Randall. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brown, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Potter from Cortland County.
This was called a "Variety Wedding," and hence a great variety of useful and ornamental articles were brought in by the guests, and presented to the bride and groom, in token of friendship and love. The total value of these presents amounted to nearly or quite $100. In regard to the dinner, I need only say it was served in the best style, and in great abundance. "We did all eat and were filled." and there was enough left for as many more.
Though Mr. and Mrs. Skinner have always worked hard, they are well preserved, and the prospect is they may live yet for many years, to be a blessing to each other, and their many friends, and the world at large. That this may be the case, is the earnest wish and prayer of all who shared their hospitality last Wednesday.
Persons of all ages were there, from the infant of a few months to the aged one of eighty. There were many young people present, who doubtless wished they might soon lay the foundation for a variety wedding to come off forty years from now. We hope their wishes may be realized. W.J. Judd
Deaths
HADLOCK: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 17th, Mr. Hosea Hadlock aged 88 years.
Hosea Hadlock died at his residence in this town on the 17th inst., aged 88 years. He was born in Connecticut, September 28th, 1787, and when young moved with his parents to Vermont. At the age of seventeen he came to this town, where he has resided up to the time of his death. He was a soldier in the war of 1812 and was at Sackett's Harbor and other points. His father, Thomas Hadlock, was a soldier of the Revolution, and his grandfather was a soldier in the old French war and lost his eyesight by drinking poisoned water. Deceased was a good citizen and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Crosby, of Syracuse.
BRABAZON: In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th Julia M. [Brabazon] wife of Charles J. Brabazon, aged 65 years and 11 months.
Mrs. Charles Brabazon for many years a respected resident of our town died on the 18th, after a lingering illness, aged some 65 years. Mr. and Mrs. Brabazon and family came into our midst from Oxford where they had years previously resided, upon their coming to this county from their native home in Ireland, near Dublin. They were a very intelligent and pleasant family and in this sad bereavement receive the sympathy of our community.
CUMMINGS: In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 18th, Mrs. Abigail Cummings, widow of the late A.W. cummings, aged 70 years.
HUNT: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 23d, Mr. Charles Hunt.
ROCKWELL: At the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 21st, Mr. Chapman Rockwell, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], aged 89 years.
CUNNINGHAM: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Minnie [Cunningham] only daughter of George W. and Adelia Cunningham, aged 16 years and 23 days.
PARSONS: In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 18th, Maria Parsons aged 68 years.
CORNING: In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, Martha A. [Corning], wife of Charles Corning, aged 48 years.
BARTRAM: In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12th, Mrs. Harriet Bartram, aged 78 years.
FREIOT: Suddenly, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 14th, Mr. Joseph W. Freiot, aged 74 years.
BARTLE: In Albany [Albany Co. NY], Nov. 19th, Mr. Charles A. Bartle, aged 23 years, 6 months and 21 days, son of Levi Bartle, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].
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HALL: At the insane asylum in Auburn [Cayuga Co. NY], Nov. 19th, Mr. John P. Hall of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 65 years.
A dispatch received in this village on Saturday, announced the death of John P. Hall of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], which occurred in the Insane Department of the Auburn State Prison on the day previous.
The tragedy which took place in Guilford on the morning of the 27th of December last, is still fresh in the minds of most of our readers. On that Sunday morning, Mrs. Sarah M. Fitch, of this village, who was visiting with the family of her niece, Mrs. John P. Hall, sat in the kitchen, reading, when Hall struck her in the head with an axe, making a fearful wound from which she soon after died. Hall claimed not to know that he had committed the deed. He was brought to this village and lodged in jail.
In April last, an examination as to the sanity of the prisoner was held before the Commissioners appointed by the Court and a number of witnesses were sworn, who testified to his singular conduct during previous years, and at the time of the homicide. After hearing the evidence, the commissioners reported that, in their opinion, Hall was insane. Subsequently he was removed to the Asylum at Auburn, by order of Judge Balcom, to await his examination by the Court. A wreck, bodily and mentally, when he was taken to Auburn, he continued to fail, until Death released him from his imprisonment, and removed his case to a higher tribunal.
The certificate of the Asylum physician states that he died from exhaustion consequent upon brain disease, which confirms the decision of the Commissioners. His remains were taken to the family residence in Guilford Centre, where funeral services were held on Tuesday.
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GIBSON: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Monday morning, Nov. 22d, of heart disease, Mr. Stephen Gibson, aged 60 years.
When it was announced on Monday that Stephen Gibson had expired at his residence at an early hour that morning, there was a general feeling of surprise and sorrow among our citizens.
It will be recollected that he met with a serious accident on the 4th inst., while assisting in hoisting bundles of tin to the roof of the Eagle Hotel, one of the bundles falling and striking him in its descent, breaking three of his ribs and crushing his left ankle. His left lung was also injured by the pressure from a broken rib. for a time, his recovery was considered doubtful but after a few days his symptoms were more favorable, and he had apparently continued to improve until within a few moments previous to his death.
During Sunday night he was apparently as comfortable as usual, and his brother, who remained with him, had at intervals administered nourishment and medicines, as directed, the deceased being able to partially raise himself from his pillow. No unfavorable symptoms were observed until between four and five o'clock in the morning, when he suddenly complained of a distressed feeling in his chest, and evidently suffered much pain. A messenger was immediately dispatched for his physician, but before he arrived, Mr. Gibson had breathed his last, he having survived the attack but about fifteen minutes. He died at five o'clock.
A postmortem examination was made by Drs. Avery and Brooks, on Monday, when it was found that his death was undoubtedly caused by disease of the heart, which was of long standing, the heart being attached to its case. The lung was found to be injured by the broken rib, but the injuries from the accident were not of such a nature as to produce death. Although it was not suspected that the deceased was suffering from disease of the heart, it had been observed that he at time was troubled with shortness of breath and other symptoms which confirm the theory as to the cause of his death.
In the death of Mr. Gibson, this community loses one of its most respected and esteemed members. During his residence in this village, he has held various offices of trust and at the time of his death was one of the Excise commissioners of the town. He was a consistent member of the Congregational Church, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. His stricken widow and only son have the sympathies of the community in this their sudden bereavement.
Funeral services were held this (Wednesday) morning, Rev. Mr. Judd officiating in the absence of his pastor, and the remains were taken to McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] for burial in the family grounds there. His age was sixty years.
News Item
The Lost Troupe: The Greene American last week gives the following items relative to members of the Rockwell and Hurlburt troupe.
"We understand that Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Rockwell, who were lost on the Pacific, had their lives insured for twenty thousand dollars; ten thousand dollars each.
"Mr. D.J. Cowles left this village November 4th, 1874, to join the Rockwell & Hurlburt troupe, on their way to the Pacific coast. he went down in the ill-fated Pacific, on the evening of Nov. 4th, 1875, being just one year to a day since he left home. Poor "Dallie!" Fond hearts are crushed and bleeding because of thy untimely end.
"Floyd R. Cowles, oldest son of Myron Cowles, of this village, lost his life in the snow among the mountains of California some three or four years since, where he was found dead, lying upon his back, with his snowshoes under his head for a pillow. And now Mr. Cowles' youngest son "Dallie," has found a watery grave, but a short distance from where his brother perished."
