New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, August 11, 1877
Death
On Friday afternoon last, Will Tinker and his mother were picking berries in the lot near the Hoboken Pond when they came across a man lying upon the ground whom they at first supposed to be someone under the influence of liquor, but who upon a closer examination proved to be Fred Wales and upon turning him over they found that he was dead. Poor Fred was subject to fits and the supposition is that he had one of his bad spells while in the berry lot which proved to be his last. His funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 9, 1877
Deaths
George Brooks aged twenty-three and Frank Slater aged twenty-nine, inmates of the Cortland County House [Cortland Co. NY], were drowned in the river near that institution on the afternoon of the 28th ult. Both were weak minded, and Slater was a cripple, using crutches.
Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, August 9, 1877
Deaths
In Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], July 31st, 1877, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Malory, in the 64th year of her age.
In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], July 1st, James Pendleton aged 81 years and 3 months. A soldier and pensioner of the War of 1912.
J. Oliver Potts, an agent for the Globe Life insurance Co., was drowned in Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] on Monday last. He was in a rowboat in company with another gentleman, when it was upset in an effort to obtain a letter seen floating on the water. His companion clung to the boat while Mr. Potts, being a good swimmer struck out for the shore, distant about a hundred yards. He had not gone far when he began to sink and cry for help and before a boat could reach him, which put out immediately from the lake house dock, he sank for the last time.
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A Man killed on the A.&S. Railroad
Editor F. Journal: The inhabitants of our pleasant little village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] were thrown into a state of excitement on the morning of July 30th, by the cry of "Someone killed on the railroad track!" A thousand conjectures were started in a few minutes, which called our attention particularly to the spot where were seen the remains of a man laying about the track near the depot. Nearly one-half mile west of the depot the marks show to have been the place where this man was struck by the train passing through here about 2 A.M. Monday morning and was pushed in some way by said train along the south rail on his back, headfirst over two trestles until near the depot, where the body caught in a guard rail, wedging the spinal column and right leg between the guard and main rail.
This man was identified as one Charles Saggett, a laborer for Mr. Wm. Haynor. Coroner E.E. Houghton, M.D. came promptly and an inquest was held, continuing until late Tuesday evening. The inquest brought out many witnesses who were examined by the coroner and lawyer Brooks of Cooperstown. But the evidence failed to elicit more than that the said Saggett was seen drunk Sunday evening; that he had from ten to fifteen dollars about him, and that he went down the railroad track towards home, leaving the trestle near the depot, about ten o'clock Sunday evening. Some noises were heard about midnight, but no one could distinguish more than one voice. His clothing was found scattered between the place where he was struck and the trestle. No trace of his money has yet been found. The jury are to meet again Aug. 11th, to decide or receive any further evidence that may arise. Was there any foul play? seems to be the only question for the past few days.
Mr. Brooks informs us that the evidence that Saggett came to his death by foul means is extremely slight; that several of the reports which have got into local papers in regard to the case are erroneous; and that the evidence that his death was the result of his intoxicated condition, and an accident is almost conclusive.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 8, 1877
Death
During the thunderstorm on Friday, July 27, Mrs. Delos H. Clark of Bridgewater [Oneida Co. NY] was struck by lightning and killed. Mr. Clark had just drawn in a load of hay and unloaded it when the storm came up. He was setting on the hayrack and Mrs. Clark sat in a little niche hollowed out in the haymow when the lightning struck the barn. The bolt struck the peak of the barn, ran down one of the door posts though the hay mow and spent its fury upon Mrs. Clark. It stuck her just back of her ear, ran around her throat and separated at the breastbone, one streak going partly down one side of her body, while the other went down the opposite side, described a semi-circle and centered in the pit of her stomach and thence passed to the floor. Mr. Clark was severely shocked. The mow of the hay had a hole burned directly through it about three inches in diameter and the barn was set afire. Mrs. Clark never moved after the shock and was carried into the house by her husband as soon as he recovered from the blow which he received. By violent exertions the fire in the hay was extinguished with but small damage. Winfield Standard.
Nioga Reporter, Whitney Point, NY, August 17, 1877
Deaths
FISHER: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], August 1, 1877, Mrs. Betsy Fisher, aged 74 years.
CHURCH: In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 8th, Mrs. Betsy E. Church, aged 81 years.
McDOWELL: Mr. C.J. McDowell, whose illness we announced last week, died on Tuesday evening, Aug. 7th and was buried on Thursday. His brother, A. McDowell, Esq., of this village arrived at Liberty [Sullivan Co. NY], the home of the deceased, Monday evening. The cause of his death seems to be a mystery among the physicians of the locality, it being a sort of throat disease. The deceased formerly resided on the Otselic river and short distance about Upper lisle [Broome Co. NY], and thirty-eight years ago he moved to Liberty, where he has practiced law until within a few years, having acquired quite a large property. He was a gentleman of much legal ability and was universally respected by his fellow townsmen. His age was 66 years. Gleaner
LIVERMORE: Lewis Livermore, son of Nathan Livermore of this village [Whitney's Point, Broome Co. NY], departed this life on Tuesday of this week. Louie was a very amiable little boy of nearly ten years of age. He was taken down with the diphtheria a few weeks since but was thought to be recovering but this week grew worse again and on Tuesday expired. Louie was called a very amiable and kindhearted boy, and very observing of the wants of his playmates. The funeral obsequies were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Davies at the Baptist Church yesterday. The house was crowded, and all appeared deeply affected as they listened attentively to the comforting words of Mr. Davies. Mr. and Mrs. Livermore have the entire sympathy of their neighbors in this affliction.
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