Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 9, 1876

Marriages

HENDERSON - DOOLITTLE:  In So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] March 4th, by Rev. J.H. Barnard, Mr. Delos Henderson of West Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Celestia A. Doolittle, of Edmeston Centre.

SMITH - SISSON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 7, 1876, at the residence of the bride's father, Humphrey Sisson by Rev. J.G. Eckman, assisted by Rev. Wm. J. Judd, Leeman W. Smith Esq. of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Libbie N. Sisson of Norwich.

A pleasant and happy gathering took place at the residence of Humphrey Sisson in this village on Tuesday evening last, the occurrence being the marriage of his daughter Libbie and Mr. Leeman W. Smith of Preston. A large number of friends were present to witness the uniting of two happy hearts in one, which was quickly and beautifully done by Rev'ds Eckman and Judd.  Then came congratulations and a right royal spread of refreshments followed, to which the guests all paid due attention, and then came the inspection of a splendid and costly array of presents bestowed upon the happy bride by kind friends.  At a late hour the happy party dispersed with good wishes for the prosperity and happiness of the newly wedded pair, in which the Telegraph desires heartily to unite.  We also wish to make acknowledgement for very generous remembrance from the festive board.

Deaths

BENNETT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th inst. Marcia [Bennett] wife of Howard Bennett and daughter of William R. and M Caroline Breed of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] in the 24th year of her age.  But few pass away mourned with sadder tears than this amiable and excellent young woman.  Funeral on Thursday, 9th inst., at 1 P.M. from her late residence in Oxford, opp. Half-Way House.

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BROWN:  At Avoca, Iowa on Saturday, March 4 after a brief illness, William L. Brown formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 48 years.

We regret to learn of the death of our old friend William L. Brown, at Avoca, Iowa, on the 4th inst., at the age of 48 years.  Mr. Brown will be remembered by our older citizens as the second son of the late Eleazer Brown, and brother of Henry M. and Cyrus R. Brown and Mrs. Russell A. Young of this town.  Last July, William made his last visit to the old homestead and friends in Norwich and was warmly welcomed by all.  His health though not first rate then, gave no token that Quick Consumption would so soon carry him off.

During his residence in the west, Mr. B. has been fairly successful in business and has enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew him, and his death will be greatly regretted there as well as here by his many friends and acquaintances.  He leaves we believe, a wife and children.

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East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY]:  The funeral of L. A. Rathbone took place at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon.  He was taken sick on Tuesday with inflammation of the bowels and died Friday night.

News Item

Chenango's First Newspaper

The Lyon's Republican is publishing a series of interesting reminiscences under the head of "Lyons in the Olden Time."  In one which appeared in that paper of March 2d, we find the following allusion to the first newspaper printed in Chenango County. The notice of the paper and subsequent history of its proprietor, Abraham Romyen, may interest some of our older readers, and is, of itself, an interesting reminiscence of the past.

Abraham Romyen was a native of Sussex County, N.J. where he spent the early years of his life.  In 1770 his father removed from there and settled in the valley of the Mohawk river at Caughnawaga (now Fonda) where he spent twenty-five years of his life, and as early as 1800 published a weekly paper in Johnstown.  In March 1804, he removed into then the newly organized county of Chenango with his printing establishment, locating at Sherburne Four Corners and there published the first newspaper in Chenango County under the title of the Western Oracle, some numbers of which are in my possession and now lying before me, the earliest dated May 10th, 1804.  They contain a notice of the location of the county buildings in Chenango County and all the particulars of the duel between General Alexander Hamilton and Col. Aaron Burr, the correspondence before the duel, and the funeral and one of them is dressed in mourning for the death of Hamilton.  In 1806 Mr. Romyen removed to Manlius, Onondaga County, and there published the first newspaper printed in Onondaga County with the title of the -?- Gazette.  The office was in a small frame building on the north side of the street in the second story, and the entrance to it was occupied by Mr. Bela Farr as a silversmith's shop. The population was sparse, the people were poor, the mail facilities small, and taken as a whole it was an uphill job, and after maintaining a sickly existence for a year and a half the newspaper died in -?-.  He came to Lyons, visited in the village two years and then went into Galen when it was almost an unbroken wilderness, where he resided the rest of his life, which terminated March 19th, 1838, in the 77th year of his age."

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 8, 1876

Deaths

FURGUSON:  In Smithville [Chenango County, NY], Feb. 28th, Mr. Isaiah Furguson aged 45 years.

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The Late Aaron B. Main

Editor of the Times:  I noticed in a previous number of your paper a brief notice of the death of Aaron B. Main, an old and long respected citizen of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]. Something more than a brief mention of his death is due to his memory.

He was one of the Pioneers of the time when a strong physical frame and patient persevering effort were the only fortunes left for the sons of those days to begin life with, and he succeeded by his own industry to give his family a pleasant, comfortable home, educate his children, and give liberally to every object of benevolence.  His table was always spread for the poor, and the houseless wanderer found there a place of repose.  His was a heart moved by impulses of kindness and sympathy.  In early life he gave his heart to God, trusting in Christ for justification and believing that "whosoever will let him take the water of life freely."  He was always in his place at the Chruch to which he belonged and was deeply interested in the Sunday school, always in place as teacher and laboring to do something to interest and please.

For the last forty years or more he has been wont to come to the village almost daily, till it became as natural to see "Ancle Aaron" as he was called, as it was to see the sun rise, and everyone had a cheerful smile and a pleasant word for him, which was pleasantly returned.

But he has passed away, and as we stand by his grave or pass the cottage on the hill, memory will recall the scenes of other days and we see him again with his family and friends. but soon the spell is broken, and we awake to the reality that he is gone.  And now we think of him in that bright summer land where there is eternal Spring and light without a cloud.

Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, October 3, 1875

News Item

Harvey Hunt of Otego [Otsego County, NY], has been enjoying a happy family reunion.  His family consists of himself, wife, one daughter, seven sons, six daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and ten grandchildren.  One son resides in Neenah, Wis., and has not visited his native place in seventeen years.  Another resides in Fairbury, Ill.  three sons reside in the city of New York, and the daughter and other two sons in Otego.  All were present at the dinner given by the parents on the occasion except one son, necessarily detained in the city.  Mr. Hunt gave his children a descriptive history of the ancestry.  Ninety years ago, they removed from the Green Mountains of Vermont to where now stands the beautiful village of Otego, then a hemlock swamp and dense forest, with only one framed house in the vicinity.  His father lived in a log house, but subsequently built a part of what is now the Otego Hotel.  Here Mr. Hunt was born.  They purchased 300 acres of land at $1.20 per acre, and whenever he could get together $100 in silver, for that was then the currency to use here, he took his old saddlebags and mounted his horse and road to Albany to make a payment.  Then wild animals prowled about the country, devastating and devouring stock with great boldness.  The [story of his life] in the joys and sorrows was completed. It was at touching scene and will be long remembered.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 9, 1876

Marriages

SMITH - SISSON:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday evening March 7th by Rev. J.G. Eckman, assisted by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Leeman W. Smith of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Libbie N. Sisson daughter of Humphrey Sisson, Esq.

BENNETT - BALDWIN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th, by R.M. Duff, Mr. Charles A. Bennett, Jr. to Miss Mary L. Baldwin.

WHEELER - HUNT:  At the 1st Congregational Church in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] March 7th, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Mr. Edwin H. Wheeler to Miss Libbie C. Hunt daughter of NG. Hunt all of Coventry.

HUNT - CALKINS:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. David N. Hunt to Miss Eloise Calkins, daughter of H.H. Calkins, all of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

BRADLEY - SAVAGE:  At the residence of the bride's sister in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. John Bradley of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Savage of Plymouth.

George W. Melius and Ida Brewer were married at Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], February 29th.  An anniversary of their marriage will occur once in four years.  Not a very good arrangement for having wooden, silver and golden weddings.

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Upwards of eighty persons, relatives and friends, assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman P. Rogers, on Silver Street [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Monday evening of this week, to participate with them in celebrating the tenth anniversary of their marriage.

Among those present were the parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Rogers; E.J. Dyer, Esq., of Cortland County and N.C. Palmer of Binghamton, with their families.  The gifts were not confined to tin alone, as we noticed among the many articles of ornamentation and usefulness a beautiful silver tea set.

At ten o'clock the tables were spread with the choicest of viands and nearly an hour was spent in discussing the repast.  Supper over, the friends were favored with several pieces of very fine music, through the kindness of Messrs. Cary, Smith, Rathbun and Wicks, and Mrs. Cary, Higgins, and several other ladies.

As midnight approached, after congratulating the host and hostess, wishing them much joy and comfort through life, and that they might live to celebrate their diamond wedding, the guests began to take their departure, all feeling much pleased with the evening's entertainment.

Deaths

BENNETT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 4th, Marcia C. [Bennett] wife of Howard Bennett, and daughter of William R. Breed, Esq. of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], in the 24th year of her age.  Funeral on Thursday at 1 P.M. form her late residence.

ALDRICH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 2d, Mr. Frederick A. Aldrich, aged 42 years.

BROWN:  In Avoca, Iowa, March 4th, Mr. William L. Brown aged 43 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and brother of Cyrus R. Brown.

ISBELL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], March 3d, Mr. Stephen Isbell aged 66 years.

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Stephen Isbell, a native and until some eight years ago a resident of our town, died at Oxford, where he was living, on the 2d inst.  His health had been feeble for years, yet he was always industrious.  He was nearly the last of a once large family of brothers and sisters.  He was about sixty years of age and leaves a wife, son and daughter to mourn his loss.

WILLIAMS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] March 3d of paralysis, Mr. Adon Williams aged 52 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], where his remains were interred on Sunday.

PHELPS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 15th, Mrs. Betsey Phelps aged 17 years.

FERGUSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 28th, Mr. Isaiah Ferguson, aged 45 years.

COATS:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 26th, Mr. Harris Coats in the 81 year of his age.

NAGEL:  In Macon City, Mo. Feb. 27th, Mr. John G. Nagel aged 68 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

BENNETT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 27th, Mr. Harvey Bennett aged 61 years.

GIBSON:  In New York City, Feb. 26th, Grace M. [Gibson] wife of Dr. Kasson C. Gibson and daughter of Cyril Beardslee, Esq. of Pittsfield, Otsego Co. [NY], aged 25 years and 8 months.  Her remains were brought to New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] for burial.

HUNT:  In Leavenworth, Kansas, Feb. 29th, Morgan D. [Hunt] so of F.D. and Julia Hunt, formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 1 year and 4 months.

The remains of Mrs. Henry Jewell were brought from Colesville [Broome Co. NY] and interred at Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst.  Mrs. Jewell was a daughter of Clark Smith, west of our place, and after the death of her husband, some years since, removed to Colesville where she resided at the time of her death. She was much respected by all who knew her.

Daniel Hewes of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] died on the 22d ult. aged 87 years.  He was born, always lived, and raised a large family in the house in which he died.

Mrs. Sally Benjamin who died in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] on the 12th ult. was the mother of thirteen children, twelve of whom were living at the time of her death. She also had forty grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

News Item

Small Pox in Binghamton

Although this loathsome disease has prevailed in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] for the past two weeks or more, in many cases proving fatal, the papers of that city are silent upon the subject.  this may be the correct course to pursue, but upon this point people will differ. The first victim, we understand, was a promising son of George Becker, Esq. aged four years, who died at the Exchange Hotel on the 24th ult.  A correspondent of the Bainbridge Republican writing from Binghamton under date of March 1st, says of the situation at that time:

"Small pox is raging to some extent.  One child died at the Exchange hotel last week.  A young man named Harry Douley died on Court Street on Monday night last, with the loathsome disease.  A policeman is stationed at the corner of Court and Carroll streets to prevent any of the unfortunate family from leaving their house, or others entering.  Father Horigan attempted to enter to visit him before his death but was prevented from doing so.  It is stated that four cases have been buried in the Catholic burying ground.  Ex mayor McKinney has the words "Small Pox" on his gate, his sister being the victim. The Board of Health are just getting awake over the matter and are using preventatives in every form.  Disinfectants are everywhere. Carbolic acid is a popular perfume.  No new cases are reported today."

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1876 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 2, 1876

Marriage

STILES - FORT:  At the residence of the bride's father in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on the 23d ult. by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Francis A. Stiles of Trumansburg, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.] to Miss Eddie A. Fort of Coventry.

On Wednesday, Feb. 23d, a large number of friends assembled at the residence of Mr. Fort, Coventry, to witness and participate in the fete of his daughter's wedding.  Accordingly, Miss Eddie A. was united in marriage to Mr. Francis H. Stiles, of Trumansburg, N.Y.  Rev. E.T. Jacobs was present and used his ministerial functions to consummate the union.  Of course, all present were as happy as possible, as is usual at such supreme moments.  The happy bridegroom had for a number of years been a soldier in the regular army and doubtless had done quite a business in garrisoning forts, but, we believe, he never before has had the great honor of storming and capturing a Fort by his own individual efforts, and in such splendid style, too!  May he long live to "hold the Fort," and may his supplies ever hold out and may he never, to the end of life, be compelled to surrender his "Fort" nor "garrison," is the wish of many friends.  How delightful are these weddings!  They are to the hearts of men as is the summer shower to the withering grass and flowers.  Our matrimonial horizon is not yet cleared up but looks portentous with gathering storms.

Deaths

MOWRY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 21, 1876, Miss Lydia W. Mowry, aged 49 years, 1 month and 5 days.

HOLDEN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 25th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Ann Holden aged 84 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 1, 1876

Marriage

GERMOND - LYON:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 16th, by Rev. R.N. Park, D.D., Mr. J.S. Germond to Miss Luella Lyon, all of Binghamton.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 2, 1876

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father in Belvidere, Ill. Feb 2d, by Rev. J.R. Fulton, Mr. Richard Carter of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Cornelia Walker of the former place.

At the residence of the bride's father, in Hawleyton, N.Y. [Broome Co.], Jan. 31st, by Rev. S.W. Spencer, Mr. Francis J. Betts of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Ladelle M. [ Blanding] daughter of Mr. William Blanding.

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Mrs. Betsey Phelps, daughter of John Shaver, aged 17 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 28th, Mr. Isaiah Furgeson, aged 45 years.

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In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th, of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Hiram Read, in his 72d year.

The sudden death of Mr. Hiram Read has removed another of the prominent landmarks of our early settlement.  Mr. Read from his early childhood resided in the north part of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] and was well known to a large circle of acquaintance.  He had resided in this village for some sixteen years.  He was emphatically a pioneer in the settlement of this country, and no one has contributed more energy of character and physical industry to convert an unbroken wilderness into the abode of civilization than the subject of this sketch.

Thus, one after another of the heroic band of noble men who felled the unbroken forest and converted the land into cultivated fields and spent their lives in hewing out homes for their posterity, are passing away. Their privations, their sufferings and hardships are hardly recognized by their immediate descendants, and the time is not distant when their patriotic efforts in our behalf and the stern virtues with which they moulded our Christian civilization will be remembered no more among us.  Mr. Read reared a respectable family, all of whom except B.B. and H.K. Read have preceded him in his death.  Mr. Read has been for very many years a consistent member of the Baptist church and died in the hope of a glorious immortality.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 4, 1876

Marriage

EDSON - CRUMB:  At the residence of the bride's father in Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], on the 23d inst. by Rev. J.W. Barr Mr. Chester Edson to Miss Ida F. Crumb all of Lebanon.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 4, 1876

Death

RUSSELL:  In Ava, Jackson Co. Id, Jan. 22d, 1876, Mrs. Alexina Goodman, aged 25 years.  deceased was known in Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY], where she formerly resided as Miss "Locky" Goodman.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1876

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 2, 1876

Marriages

RYON - PELLET:  At Emmanuel Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Monday afternoon, Feb. 28th, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Mr. Dennis A. Ryon of Bridgeport, Conn., to Miss Lilian Pellet of Norwich.

BROWN - EVANS:  At the residence of the bride's father, Charles Evans, Esq., Feb. 23d, by Rev. J.G. Eckman, Mr. William A. Brown of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma A. Evans of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

FOX - CLARK:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 26th, by Rev. E.W. Caswell, Mr. George W. Fox of Susquehanna, Pa., to Miss Emeline S. Clark of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

WATSON - PALMER:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY] Mr. B.E. Watson of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Alice Palmer.

Deaths

PATTERSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 25th, Mr. Lucius Patterson, aged 78 years.

Lucius Patterson, an old and respected resident of this village, died on Friday afternoon last, in the seventy-eighth year of his age.  His funeral took place on Monday forenoon.

COOK:  At the residence of her daughter, Miss Rebecca Lincoln, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 26th, Mrs. Betsey Cook, aged 83 years.

HAMMOND:  At his residence in Onondaga, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.] Feb. 19th, Mr. Benjamin P. Hammond son of the late Dea. Benjamin Hammond and brother of John Hammond, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 821 years.

CROSBY:  In Viraqua, Wis. Feb. 11th, Mrs. Amanda Allen Crosby daughter of Apollos Allen, a pioneer of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] and sister of Chester Allen of that town, aged 91 years, 2 months and 4 days.  She came with her father's family from Gill, Mass in 1798.  She died in full faith in Jesus as her savior.

HICKS: In Travistock, Devonshire, England, Jan. 22d, Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks, aged 92 years.  Deceased was mother of the late John P. Hicks of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

In our obituary column will be found the announcement of the death at her home in England of Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks, aged ninety-two years.  Many of our citizens will recollect the visit made to this village, a number of years since, by the venerable lady, accompanied by her son, the late John P. Hicks with whose family she passed several months very pleasantly, when she returned to her native country.  While here, many agreeable acquaintances were made, and friendships formed between the aged stranger and our towns people and her death will cause a feeling of sadness among those who knew her best.

JACKSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 25th, Mrs. Prudence Jackson, aged 55 years.

During her lifetime she accepted the most arduous duties and burdens with a cheerfulness and humility that eminently illustrated the power of the Cross in humble life.  Her severely painful illness was borne with a fortitude and patience that surprised all who witnessed it.  Her death was emphatically a triumph of the Cross. At her funeral a large number of friends, of all classes, gave willing testimony to her worth.  

No pain, no palm, no thorn, no throne, / No gall, no glory, no cross, no crown.

O.B. Dimmick, an extensive cattle dealer died at Hudson [Columbia Co. NY] recently aged 57.  He was born in the town of Chenango [Broome Co. NY].

Henry Woodworth a respected citizen of Fenner [Madison Co. NY], aged about seventy years, was found dead, half buried in the snow near his residence, on Tuesday morning of last week.  His horse, detached from the sleigh stood nearby, having the appearance of having been floundering in the snow.  He had been to Oneida on the day previous, which place he left in the afternoon for his home, the last seen of him alive.

Sylvester Card of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY], died February 10th, aged 89 years.  He was much respected.

The funeral of George Bartle was very largely attended on Tuesday, the 22d ult.  Besides a large circle of relatives and friends, the entire Fire Department were present, and the Episcopal Church was crowded. The beautiful service of the church was solemn and impressive, the remarks of the Pastor timely and suggestive and there were many sorrowing hearts present.  The pall bearers were selected from Sappho Hose Company of which deceased was a member, the remainder of the company with badges of mourning, followed the hearse to the grave.  On the casket was the cap and belt of the deceased, surrounded by a heavy wreath of geranium leaves with a single calla lily, also a beautiful floral cross of camelias and blush roses with the word "Sappho" in heliotrope, being a tribute from the Company to the memory of their departed comrade.  Times

New York Legislators, 1876

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1876

Our Legislators

We copy from the Albany Argus Almanac, the following sketches of our Senator and Member of Assembly, as well as that of the Senator from the Twenty-Seventh District (Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben) a native of Chenango:

William C. Lamont

The representative of the Twenty-third Senatorial District is William C. Lamont, who is serving his first term as a Senator.  He was born in Charlotteville, Schoharie County, in which he now resides on the 25th of November 1837.  His education was obtained at the Jefferson and Schoharie academies and for a considerable time he followed farming, afterward embracing the study of the law, which profession he has followed with success since 1853.  In 1839 he was elected to the Assembly, serving with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents.  He held the position of County Judge of Schoharie County from January 1, 1864, to October 21, 1871.  In politics he is and always has been a consistent Democrat but does not cherish very strong party preferences.  Judge Lamont is of French extraction, as his name indicates.  His great grandfather was a soldier int he Revolution, and after the close of the war emigrated from Columbia to Schoharie County.  He was elected to the present Senate by a plurality of 203 over William H. Engle, Republican.

Isaac Fuller

Who represents the County of Chenango, was born in the city of New York, June 18, 1817.  His education was obtained at a private academy in the city of his birth.  He was formerly a mechanic, but is now an extensive dealer in furniture, at Sherburne, N.Y.  He removed from the city of New York in September 1843 to Sherburne.  In politics Mr. Plumb was originally a Democrat; then from 1848 to 1856 a free soiler, and since the latter year, a Republican.  In 1856 he was Justice of the Peace and every year since 1855 has been elected Supervisor.  Mr. Plumb's plurality over Daniel M. Holmes, Democrat, who had been a member of the previous Legislature was 691.

George B. Bradley

The representative for the twenty-seventh Senatorial District is George B Bradley, who is a native of Greene, Chenango County [NY], where he was born February 5, 1825.  He was a candidate for the position he now holds in 1871, but made an unsuccessful though gallant fight, his opponent being elected by a majority of seven.  Mr. Bradley was renominated in 1873 by the Democrats and liberal Republicans, and it is a fact worthy of note that his Republican opponent in the previous canvas, Hon. Gabriel T. Harrower, was one of his most earnest supporters.  Mr. Bradley was elected by a handsome majority of 2,859 over Eaton N. Frisbie.  Senator Bradley spent a number of the early years of his life upon his father's farm in Chenango County and after receiving a good common school and academic education he studied law and was admitted to practice.  For a period of nearly twenty-five years he has occupied a prominent place at the bar of this State, being considered one of its ablest lawyers. Senator Bradley was a member of the Constitutional Commission and served in that body with distinction.  He was last year a member of the Committee on Judiciary, State Prisons and Privileges and elections.  he was elected to the present Senate over Levi Averill by a plurality of 2,570

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1876 (concluded)

 Chenango American, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1876

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in Willett [Cortland Co. NY], Jan. 26, by Rev. Mr. Stone, Mr. Deforest Covey to Miss Flora Roby all of Willett.

At Windsor [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 9th, by Rev. Wm. Roberts, Mr. Henry Austin of New Ohio [Broome Co. NY], to Miss Alice C. Beardsley, of East Fenton [Broome Co. NY].

At Port Crane [Broome Co. NY] Feb. 9th by Rev. V.M. Seagers, Mr. Edwin J. Jones, of West Colesville [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mariam H. Hall of Windsor [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In this town (Page Brook) [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 22d, Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts wife of Russel Roberts, aged 49 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 19th, of scarlet fever, Mariah J. [Flanagan] aged 5 years, youngest child of Bernard and Ann Flanagan.

At Osborn Hollow [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 9th, Mr. John P. Dye, aged 56 years.

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Death of Artemas Haynes

Another landmark gone!  Mr. Artemas Haynes, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, died at his residence in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday morning, Feb. 15th.  Mr. Haynes was born in Middlesex Co., Mass. in 1799, and had therefore attained an age even beyond the Psalmist's limit, three score and ten.  In his boyhood he with his father's family came to Oxford, N.Y. where a permanent home was made.  He married Miss Almira Burlingame, by whom he had sox children, who are living to cherish the memory of the parents who are now at rest and with whom they look for a happy reunion "In the sweet By and By."

About a year subsequent to the death of his beloved wife, which occurred in 1847, he married Miss Margaret Gordon, of Oxford, who survives him.  His disease was dropsy of the heart.  Neither the skill of physicians nor loving care and thoughtfulness of friends could give him relief until death released his spirit and he entered that rest which is "prepared for the people of God."

His last days were spent in prayer and praise, and this is truly the greatest legacy of comfort that could have been left to the bereaved family.

The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Jacobs of Afton, the same who years before had officiated at his wife's funeral. The remains were buried in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 26, 1876

Marriage

LOWE - ROWLAND:  At Earlville [Madison Co. NY], on the 20th inst., by Rev. Mr. Brown, Mr. M.B. Lowe of Corry, Pa., and Miss Myrtie R. Rowland of Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

Death

Death of Dr. T.M. Mann

Dr. Timothy M. Mann died at his residence in Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday, February 20th, aged 35 years.

Our citizens were shocked last Sunday evening by the announcement that Dr. Mann had suddenly died from the effects of an overdose of medicine.  Dr. Mann had been for many years a resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and a member of Sherburne lodge F.&A.M.  Mr. Alex. Ross with two or three others repaired to Otselic and on learning the circumstances of the Doctor's death, upon consultation with Dr. Mason, a partner of Dr. Mann, and others, it was deemed proper that a Coroner's Inquest should be held over the remains of the deceased.  Accordingly, Dr. H.C. Lyman one of the coroners of this county was called, a jury summoned, and the necessary measures taken to ascertain, if possible, the cause or causes of the death of deceased.  From the testimony elicited on the occasion, it appears that the Doctor had taken a severe cold the week previous and was feeling quite ill on Sunday.  About noon he sent for his partner, Dr. Mason, who called about 2 P.M. and found him lying in bed suffering considerable pain attended by difficult breathing. At the request of Dr. Mann, Dr. Mason made an examination and found congestion of the left lower lung, and prepared some medicine which he left with directions how to take it.  However, knowing that Dr. Mann was acquainted with the medicine, he told him to take it as he pleased. Deceased remarked that he wanted to get about as soon as possible and wanted to take enough to get the full effect of the medicine.  Dr. Mason then cautioned him against taking too large a dose. Before leaving, at Dr. Mann's request, Dr. Mason prepared some of Tilden's Extract of Gelseminum, a medicine which Dr. Mann was in the habit of taking, placed about sixty drops in a cup of water, and advised him to take it in teaspoonful doses, and after again cautioning about taking too large doses, took his leave.

After Dr. Mason had gone it appears that Dr. Mann took about one-half of the preparation of gelseminum at one dose, and some little time after, began to experience the symptoms incidental to an overdose of gelseminum. He then called to his wife who assisted him to bed and applied such remedies as he suggested which were such as indicated that he was conscious of sinking under the effect of the gelseminum.  Dr. Mason was again called, but on his arrival found him in a dying condition and life too nearly extinct to admit of the administering of any effectual remedy, and in a few moments afterwards he expired. As near as can be ascertained, about thirty drops of the gelseminum was taken, a quantity that under ordinary circumstances might not have proved fatal, but on the evening previous he had taken other remedies which had so weakened his constitution that he was unable to bear the extra amount.

In his youth Dr. Mann attended school in Norwich, studied medicine, and after being admitted to practice located at Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].  About nine years ago he removed to Sherburne and followed the profession of dentistry with success. Early last fall he removed to Otselic where he formed a co-partnership and at the time of his death the firm had a very successful and lucrative practice. Dr. Mann was a gentleman of mild, genial and unostentatious manners and readily won numerous friends who sincerely mourn his sudden death.  He was an honored member of the Masonic Fraternity, and his remains were carried to Columbus and buried according to the rites of that Order.  He was also a member of the I.O. of O.F. and the I.O. of G.T.  He leaves a wife and one child who will receive the sympathies of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. 

The following is the verdict of the jury sitting at the Coroner's Inquest:

State of New York, Chenango County:  Inquisition taken at the Hotel of Stephen W. Parker in the town of Otselic, in said county, on the 22nd day of February, A.D., 1876, before Henry C. Lyman, one of the Coroners of said county, upon view of the body of Timothy M. Mann, then and there lying dead; upon the oath of Sprague Barber, Benjamin Austin, Benjamine Lewis, Charles Lewis, George Bartlett, Albert N. Pritchard, Dwight Moore , Alex. Ross, Wm. A. Lyman, Enos A. Tuttle, J.P. Davenport, and Edward D. Parker, good and lawful men of said county, who being duly summoned and sworn to inquire into all the circumstances attending the death of the said Timothy M. Mann and by whom the same was produced, and in what manner and when and where the said Timothy M. Mann came to his death, do say upon their oath aforesaid that the deceased came to his death at Otselic in said county on the 20th day of February 1876, by taking from his own hand too large a dose of medicine called Gelseminum (a sedative) he mistaking the quantity his system would safely bear, after having from his own hand taken too large a dose of Morphine, and we, the jurors, find that his death as aforesaid was thus accidental and wholly without the fault or wrong of any person or persons soever. 

In witness whereof the Jurors aforesaid, as well as the coroner aforesaid, have to this inquisition set their hands and seals, on the day of the date thereof.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 26, 1876

Marriages

BENEDICK - HUFCUTT:  At Afton [Chenango Co. NY] on Sunday Feb. 13, 1876, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Edwin M Benedick and Flora F Hufcutt both of Afton.

PEARSALL - FULLER:  At the residence of the bride's parents on Wednesday Feb. 23d, 1876, by re.v A.D. Richardson, Alvin D. Pearsall and Eda M. Fuller.

We record with pleasure this week the marriage of our worthy friend Mr. Jacob Warner to Miss Sarah McCullough, one of the fairest daughters of the Susquehanna.  Cupid is everywhere busy with his pranks, and this union is but one of the natural and agreeable results of this happy work.  Our young friends set fourth on their matrimonial career with bright prospects and we wish them all the happiness a wedded life can bestow.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 186 (continued)

 Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1876

Marriages

CURTIS -GREENLEAF:  At the house of D.S. Lord in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 1, by Rev. W.D. Fox, Mr. Squire I. Curtis of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Lizzie Greenleaf of Pharsalia.

KENYON - PARKER: In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's father by W. R. Calkins, Esq. Mr. John M. Kenyon of Woodstock [Ulster Co. NY] to Elmore C. Parker of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

COOLIGAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 19 after a long and painful illness, Hanora [Cooligan] wife of Luke Cooligan aged 45 years.

CRANDALL:  In this town [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20, after a brief illness, Prudence [Crandall] wife of Joseph Crandall aged 67 years.

Once more the fell destroyer / Has winded to earth this night, / And cast upon our care of / His cold and icy blight.

One whom we loved is silent / That form in quiet death / But up above to heaven / Her soul in triumph flies.

For years she's waited patient / To join her loved ones there / At last her Saviour called her / To live among the fair.

Controller J.W. Mandeville who died at Sacramento on the 4th inst., was a native of Coventry this county [Chenango Co. NY], and formerly a schoolteacher in Vernon, Oneida County [NY].  He went to California in 1849, and has been State Senator, United State Surveyor General and State Controller.  He died of paralysis and congestion of the brain at the age of 53 years.

Coventry [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Betty Shaver Phelps died suddenly on the 18th inst. and her funeral was attended on Sunday at Coventry.  Mrs. Libbie Preston also died on the 19, and on the following day her remains were taken to Harpursville [Broome Co. NY] for burial.  The untimely death of these two young matrons is to be greatly deplored.  One taken in her youthful womanhood and the other in the very heyday of life, both leaving husbands and families of small children.  "But God's ways are not our ways."

Otselic [Chenango Co. NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Wise W. Soule was attended at the M.E. Church, North Otselic, Sunday, Feb. 12th.  

Otselic [Chenango Co. NY]:  Sunday night the community were shocked by the report of the sudden death of Dr. Mann.  He was associated in practice with Dr. Mason, being also a good Dentist and having rooms in Dr. Mason's office.  He had been out of health for a few days but was so as to be around.  Only Friday night last he attended a little girl of Alvah Allen's who is very sick with pneumonia, and remarked on Sunday that he should go to Beaver Meadow next day. It appears that he took an overdose of very powerful medicine, which caused his death.  When he felt that he was dying, he requested that they should keep his body until certain that he would not recover.  He was a young man and leaves a wife and child, who have the sympathy of the entire community.

Cyrus Gilbertson of McGrawville [Cortland Co. NY], died on Thursday night last, from the effects of poison taken on Saturday night previous, supposing it to be liquor.  It did its work a little quicker than the alcohol he intended to take.

Mr. R. Frink of Milford [Otsego Co. NY], died suddenly from the effects of a fall, by which he was injured a few days before.

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DIED:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 1st inst., David Phettyplace, aged 71 years.

Mr. Phettyplace was well known to the citizens of our village and town as one of its oldest citizens.  His father who preceded him but a few years was one of the original settlers.  When he moved here from the east about ninety years ago, there were but two houses in Norwich and those of logs.  The old gentleman lived upon the farm upon which he died for upwards of 74 years. The subject of this sketch moved on to an adjoining farm and resided there until his death a period of 48 years.  Mr. Phettyplace was an active man and always enjoyed the respect of those who knew him.  He has been living in anticipation of death from cancer in the face and for the last few years it had made considerable progress. About the first of the month however he was attacked with a severe cold which resulted in pneumonia of which he died as stated.  He was one of the sturdy pioneers who are now so fast passing away.  One by one they go. Their works live after them and in the hearts of those who remain their memories should be ever green.

Dennis Phettyplace, a younger brother of David died of the same disease at his residence in this town on the 16th inst. in the fiftieth year of his age.  He was also a highly esteemed and respected citizen of our town.  In his sphere and his family circle he will be greatly missed.

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DIED:  At Oakland, Cal. Dec. 27, 1875, Mrs. Sessions, wife of the Rev. John Sessions, for many years pastor of the Presbyterian church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] in the 78th year of her age.

Mrs. Sessions to the many who will remember her in Norwich, needs no eulogy at our hands.  Her own spotless life is her brightest monument, her highest eulogy.  The fact of her death we learn from a letter written by her aged surviving partner and condense very briefly from it some facts as may be of interest to our people.

About a year ago Mrs. sessions contracted a severe cold attended by a cough, which caused severe prostration.  On Feb. 1st, '75 she was not able to bear the excitement of the aged couple's golden wedding which occurred on that day, so that the day was observed privately at the residence of their son, Edward. During the summer she was feeble but kept about the house until Nov. 28, when she went to church for the last time. She gradually fell away until Dec. 27 when she had a severe turn of bleeding at the lungs and then she rapidly sank away "as quietly as an infant on its mother's breast."

"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep / From which none ever wakes to weep"

In her last hours as indeed in all her life she gave the brightest evidence of her acceptance and longed to pass over the river to be with the Master and ere her 78th birthday, she was in the blessed realization of the Christian's hope.

Rev. John Sessions

In another column of today's Telegraph, we give an account of the death of the wife of Rev. John Sessions.  From the same letter we learn something of the venerable pastor himself.  He is now nearly eighty-one years of age and though tremulous, his writing bears the plainness of youth. Though borne down with grief and sadness at his great loss, he is surrounded by his sons, Edward and John, whose highest pleasures are in bestowing upon their father such attention as may be necessary.  Standing on the far-off Pacific coast, three thousand miles away, it may be pleasant to know that his sorrows are borne upon the hearts of his many surviving friends here.  Old hearts beat in unison and sympathy with his, while those of us that were children when he ministered unto us, chime in the universal regret at his misfortune and in the wish that the old patriarch's last may be his best days.  His expressions of kind regards to friends in Norwich are cordially represented, and all will be glad often to hear from him.

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A terrible accident occurred to one of our young men, Mr. George Bartle, on Saturday morning which resulted in his death. He was out hunting with Wesley Talbot and Will Berford, about one half mile below Brisbin.  After leaving their horse at Mr. Tremain's, Bartle and Talbot loaded their guns in front of the barn, Berford's being already leaded.  They then took an easterly course across the railroad and toward a swamp.

Their dog, hearing a hound on the hill in pursuit of a fox, became excited and tried to get away, but was held back until the other was out of sight.  The party soon met Mr. Tremain and son with a load of logs, when Bartle asked if there were any rabbits in the swamp, and they replied that there were some foxes, for one had crossed since they went up. The boys passed along the edge of the swamp and soon heard still another hound on the hill that seemed to be running a fox right toward them.  Bartle says, "Now boys, let us spread out and we will get a shot at that fox.  Then the hound began to get restless again and started off.  They got him back and Bartle prepared to tie him. Berford took a large colored handkerchief from his pocket and put it around the dog's neck, first laying his gun on the ground, which Bartle picked up, remarking that it would get wet.  Berford said, "Let someone who hasn't got cold fingers tie this handkerchief."  Bartle took from his pocket a shoestring and piece of two strings and laughing said "Here's a shoestring, I guess that will hold him."  Talbot handed his gun to Bartle, who then had the three pieces and tied the knot about the dog's neck.  He stepped back to the left of Bartle and was about to resume his gun when he heard the report of one of the guns, the shot from which wheeled him right around to the left, he was so near. Turning, he saw Bartle lying on the ground, bleeding from a ghastly wound in his face, and cried out in alarm to Berford, " Oh See!"  Berford replied, "Go and get somebody quick." Talbot now first observed that particles of flesh and blood had spattered upon his face and hat.  As Bartle stood holding the three guns, with their stocks on the ground and muzzles pointing partly towards his head, Berford's being under his right arm and the other two under his left, Talbot's gun was in some way discharged, tearing away his left cheek and side of the head, making a sickening wound. Talbot ran to the orchard where Mr. Tremain and his son were, calling them to come and help quick, as there was a man shot.  He then hitched up his horse and taking a man, hurried back to the place of the accident, where they found Berford holding up the head of their wounded companion.

Young Termain, who had followed with the team, went at once to the telegraph office and sent to Oxford for a doctor.  Talbot now examined the guns which were all double barreled and found one barrel of his own discharged.  They laid Bartle in the cutter, Berford holding his head, while the horse was led to the house, Mr. Tremain carrying the guns.  He was placed upon a lounge covered with a shawl and his boots were removed. Talbot then came to Oxford with his horse upon a run, to notify Bartle's friends, but before he reached here a message came announcing his death.  He probably lived about thirty minutes after he was shot, but apparently unconscious from the first.  His father-in-law, Mr. Thomas Pettis, went after the body and brought it to the village.  Young Bartle had been in excellent spirits and only a minute or so before the accident remarked that if the hounds which were bothering theirs should go away, they would have a good time. These were probably his last words.  His companions do not know how the accident occurred, unless from the lock of one gun striking the trigger of another while sinking down in the snow.  Mr. Bartle was a carriage painter by occupation, twenty-six-years of age and bore a good reputation.  He had a large circle of friends and was well calculated to make and keep them.  He left a wife, who is nearly distracted over her loss.  Sappho  Hose Company, of which he was a member, held appropriate exercises, and resolved to attend the funeral in a body.

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Morris [Otsego Co. NY] has suffered a severe loss in the death of A.G. Moore, one of its most enterprising businessmen.  The Chronicle says:

Mr. Moore was one of our most respected citizens, having all his life lived in this village; was a successful merchant, and afterwards and up to the time of his death, was engaged in the banking business.  He was always looked upon as a man of integrity and sound judgment.  No man could have been taken from us that will be missed so much as Mr. M.  He was foremost in all enterprises calculated to benefit our village or its citizens.  At the time of his death, he occupied the position of President of our Board of Education and was a zealous friend to our school.  His funeral was attended from Zion Church last Saturday afternoon.  The church was crowded with those who had come together to pay their last tribute of respect to a departed friend.  We noticed in the audience persons from Gilbertsville, Cooperstown, New Berlin and other neighboring towns.  Our deceased friend leaves a wife, three daughters, an aged father and mother, several sisters and other relatives to mourn his sudden death.  In the prime of life in the 43d(?) year of his age he has passed over the river. Truly "men die and the mourners go about our streets."

News Item

Otsego [Otsego Co. NY]:  The Freeman's Journal says that Capt. Avery Park, who is living at Burlington, is now 94 years of age.  His wife is 93.  They have been married over 69 years.  According to the estimates of mortality only sixteen persons out of every one hundred thousand live to be one hundred years old.  In 1802, Capt. Park was supercargo of the schooner Betsy named in honor of his wife, which carried provision form Stonington to Norfolk and the Chesapeake Bay.  He settled in Burlington in 1809 and at the age of 31 commenced one of the companies of Col. Matthew Rogers' regiment of N.Y. State militia.  three men were drafted from each company of the regiment during the war of 1812 and sent to Sackett's Harbor. The remainder of the members of the companies stood ready to go into service when called upon.  

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1876 (continued)

 Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 19, 1876

Deaths

OLES:  In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], Feb. 1, 1876, very suddenly, Devid Oles, aged 73 years.

Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co. NY]:  Sudden indeed did the sad intelligence reach us of the death of Mrs. Sarah Stockwell, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], an old resident of this place.  It appears that she arose early in the morning of the 3d inst. and not feeling well, requested that a neighbor be summoned, but sad to relate, despite all the efforts put forth for her relief, she soon expired, leaving for us another instance which should not fail to be a warning to us all to be prepared.  "For in such an hour is ye think not, the son of man commeth;"  "That while we are in the midst of life we are in death.

Smyrna Citizen, Smyrna, NY, February 19, 1876

Marriage

TOBEY - BENNETT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 16, at the home of the bride, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. C. Sumner Tobey and Miss Nettie Bennett, all of Smyrna.

Death

CRUMB:  In Smyrna, Feb. 16, Willie J. [Crumb] son of Henry and Betsey E. Crumb, aged 4 months.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1876

Marriages

WINSOR - MARSH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 15th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Joshua Winsor to Miss Sarah L. Marsh, all of Norwich.

CURITS - GREENLEAF:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 14th, by Rev. Mr. Fox, Mr. Levant Curtis to Miss lizzie Greenleaf.

Deaths

HANCOX:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 17th, at the residence of his son-in-law, Schuyler Mudge, Mr. Charles Hancox of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 79 years.

CRANDALL:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, Prudence [Crandall] wife of Joseph Crandall, aged 67 years.

MOORE:  In McDonough [Chenango County, NY], Mr. Chester  Moore, a soldier of                  ar of 1812,aged 85 years.

FOOTE:  In Stanwood, Iowa, Jan. 21st, Mr. Charles E. Foote, son of Luther and Phebe Foote, of Oxford, Chenango Co. NY, aged 27 years. 

Mrs. David York died at the insane asylum in Utica [Oneida Co. NY], the 14th inst.  Her remains were brought to North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.

Harriet Cartwright of Triangle [Broome Co. NY] died on Friday, February 11th, after a long and painful illness. The funeral services were held on Monday, and while at the grave, her husband Mr. Samuel Cartwright, died of typhoid pneumonia.  Mrs. C. was formerly the wife of Mr. Jordan, an old resident of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].  Greene American

Samuel Steere, and old resident of this village of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], died after a short illness on tuesdya morning of last week.

PHETTEPLACE:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 16th, Mr. Dennis A. Phetteplace, aged 50 years.

Dennis A. Phetteplace, a farmer about fifty years of age, who resided in the east part of this town, died on Wednesday of last week, probably from injuries sustained by him on the Friday previous, while cutting ice on White's Pond, at which time he slipped and fell upon the ice, striking upon his head and side.  Notwithstanding his bruises, he assisted in packing the ice, upon his return home, and did his chores.  He complained of a severe pain to be called.  Next day his symptoms were alarming, and Dr. Smith of Mt. Upton was summoned.  He was found to be suffering from pneumonia of which he died on the following Wednesday. Deceased had a policy of $5,000 from the Brooklyn life insurance Company, and another of the same amount from the Mutual Life, of New York, the latter having been issued in the month of January previous to his death.

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BARTLE:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 19th, from the accidental discharge of a gun, Mr. George Bartle, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 26 years.

The Oxford Times of Wednesday gives the particulars of the sad death of George Bartle, an estimable young man of that village, which occurred in Brisbin on Saturday last.  We publish the article entire, as the deceased was a former resident of this village and had many friends here:

"On Saturday morning, George Bartle, Wesley Talbot and William Burford left this village with a horse and cutter on a hunting excursion.  They were going after rabbits principally, and had a hound belonging to Burford with them, and drove to the residence of Richard Tremain, who resides in the town of Greene, on the east side of the river, about a mile below the Brisbin railroad depot.  At Mr. Tremain's they put out the horse and started for a swamp a short distance from the house.  Burford's account of what then transpired, as related us, is substantially as follows:  "We reached the swamp, loaded our guns, and were going on when we heard a hound yelping in the distance and coming towards us, supposing he was after a fox, we expected to get a shot at it, but not wishing our hound to join in the chase we proposed to tie him.  I handed my gun to George and tied a handkerchief around the hound's neck, and asked someone whose fingers were not cold to finish the tying. Talbot handed his gun to George who put it with his, letting them lean against his left shoulder, stocks on the ground, and held mine in his right hand, and Talbot was about to assist me; George in the meantime had taken a string from his pocket and it not being needed put it back again.  While on my knees heard a gun to off and thought that they had shot at the fox; looked up and saw George falling."

One of the guns (Talbot's) which George held leaning against his shoulder was in some manner that cannot be accounted for discharged and the entire charge entered his left cheek, making a fearful wound, and lodging in the brain.  The ear and skin lopped over on the neck, and the cheek was burned and blackened.  Talbot is positive that his gun was not cocked.

Burford held him in his arms after he fell and dispatched Talbot after help. The unfortunate young man never spoke from the first, though Burford thinks that he made an attempt to.  The wound bled profusely. Talbot returned in about fifteen or twenty minutes with Mr. Tremain and son, and George was placed in the cutter and taken to the house and soon after being laid on a sofa he breathed his last.

Talbot ran his horse all the way to this village for medical aid, but by the time he reached here, the telegram announcing the death of George was received.

Mr. Tremain's people done everything in their power, and we assure them that their kindness and labors are fully appreciated by the deceased's relatives and friends. They made an attempt to telegraph for help, but the dispatch could not be got through, owing to the roundabout way in which it had to be sent.

The remains were brought to this village [Oxford, NY] the same day. The funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Church, this (Tuesday) afternoon at two o'clock.

Deceased was a son of Levi Bartle, who now resides in Albany and who just three months from George's death lost his youngest son.  His age was twenty-six years, and he leaves a young wife, daughter of Mr. T. C. Pettis, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his sudden death.  He was a member of Sappho Hose, one of the first on the organization of the Company and was much esteemed by his fellow firemen.

His love of sport caused him to make frequent hunting excursions and the saddest part of the affair seemingly is the fact that his wife was very anxious not to have him go hunting that day and his remark that if he went it would end his hunting for the winter.