Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, October 18, 1877
Marriage
In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], October 11th, 1877, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. N.W. Wells, John M. Eldred of Hartwick, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] and Miss Margery M. Conine of the former place.
Death
In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], October 8th, Thomas S. Manley son of Dr. H. Manley , aged 50 years and 10 months.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 17, 1877
Marriages
Oct. 3: At Morris [Otsego Co. NY], by A.S. Hobart, Geo. W. Stebbins and Miss Lizzie M. Marsh both of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].
Oct. 10: At the residence of Henry Van Dusen in Morris [Otsego Co. NY], by A.S. Hobart, Hardin B. Cole of Tioga, N.Y. [Tioga Co.] and Miss Stella E. Bancroft of Morris.
In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 14, G.H. Edgerton of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and May Wightman. [Oneonta Hearld & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, Oct. 19, 1877]
As we are going to press this Tuesday morning, Mary Wightman, daughter of William Wightman of this place [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], is being united in marriage to Mr. G.H. Edgerton of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY]. Thus, one by one, "our girls" are emigrating into the state of matrimony.
Deaths
Oct. 2: In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Sanford Whitman.
New Lisbon, Otsego Co. NY: We learn that Sanford Whitmore died at the home of Ira Starr, where he had been living for some time past. He was the owner of the Braddock Mills and had been repairing and fitting up the property. His home was in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] where his remains were carried on Thursday for interment. He leaves no family.
Oct. 3: In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], of typhoid fever, Mr. Sidney Babcock.
New Lisbon, Otsego Co. NY: Death has again been in our midst and one of our most respected citizens, Mr. Sidney Babcock has gone from among us. He was taken sick Monday and died Wednesday night. Mr. B. has been troubled with the asthma for a great length of time and an attack of typhoid fever together with his weak lungs caused his death. He leaves a wife and four children. A kind husband and father, a good neighbor and a good Christian, he will be missed by all.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dawley died at her son-in-law's, Rev. J.D. Webster, Sept. 30, aged 82 years. Her remains were taken to Susquehanna Co. Pa., where she formerly lived.
Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, October 19, 1877
Marriages
At the house of the bride's parents in West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 10th, by Rev. T.A. Stevens, Thomas B. Tripp of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss L. DeEtta Georgia of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].
At the residence of Walter Place of Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on Sunday, Oct. 14th, by A.B Richardson, Frank A. Peck and Dora B. Prine, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].
At the home of the bride's father, Oct. 11th, by Rev. J.W Ainsworth, E.S. Packer of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] and E. Zilpha Rose of Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY].
At the residence of the bride in Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 11, by Rev. F.A.M. Brown, James W. Dana of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Rebecca Y. Bowne.
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The residence of Dr. L.B. Chapman, of this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], was the scene of a very pleasant gathering on Monday eve, Oct. 8th, the occasion being the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Dr. and Mrs. Chapman's wedding eve. There were about 50 present, and the evening proved a very enjoyable one. The bride and groom were the recipients of many fine presents, all more or less valuable, and some amusing among which [was] a wooden spoon of truly mammoth dimensions, given to the Dr. for the ostensible purpose of dealing out powders, created considerable merriment. About 9 o'clock the assembly came to order when the Hon. J. Lee Tucker (cousin to the bride) made the presentation address in his usual pleasing manner. He alluded feeling on to the trials and vicissitudes through which Dr. C. and his wife had passed in their far Western home which they had so lately left and hoped that the future would hold for them more sunshine than shadow, more joy than sorrow, and assured them of the hearty welcome and goodwill of the friends in this vicinity, as was evinced by their presence there that evening and the many expressions of regard tendered them. He also on behalf of the bride and groom thanked the company for their kindness and wished them all continued happiness and prosperity. This ceremony over, refreshments were served of which need only be said were excellent in quality and bountiful in quantity. Mirth and good humor prevailed and it was near "the witching hour of midnight" ere, with many expressions of goodwill towards the Dr. and Mrs. the company dispersed to their several homes.
Dr. Chapman has only been practicing in this place about three months, but the many testimonials of regard with which both he and Mrs. C. were presented, would indicate that they have already won the esteem and confidence of a great many of the residents of our village and the surrounding country.
Deaths
In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], on the 10th inst. after a brief illness, Lucinda Calvin [Hinckley], wife of Abel Hinckley, aged 69 years.
In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 89th, of scarlet fever, Lucy [Kneeland] daughter of Chas. and Ella Kneeland, aged about 3 years.
In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 11, Samuel Smith aged 78 years. He was a brother of Mrs. P.C. Burton of this place.
In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 9th, Mrs. Louise Dennison aged 71 years.
In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], October 16th, Hubert [Westcott] son of Joseph Westcott, aged three years.
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Departed this life at noon on the 15th inst. at his residence in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], Asahel Rodney Dutton, Esq., in the 75th year of his age.
The death of Mr. Dutton in a degree that rarely happens, has brought a sense of personal bereavement into many hearts and homes outside of his own family. It seems to many of us who knew him well and were with him almost daily that something that had nearly entwined itself with our own lives had been parted from ourselves.
A lengthened eulogy on his fine and symmetrical character would be needless and out of place in this community by whom he was so highly esteemed and widely known. It was of that rare type which unites all the sterling qualities of manhood with the gentleness of woman.
He was an exemplary citizen, father, and friend, and in every relation of life it was as natural for him to be true and just as for his heart to beat. To the last hour of his ripe and beautiful old age his love for little children was intense; and he never failed to enter into all their pastimes, joys and little griefs with a kind of magnetic sympathy which made them feel that he was almost one of themselves. Wise in counsel; self-contained; simple in his habits; genial and kind by nature, he seemed to do well and spontaneously what was right. In his good example, and healthy moral life, Mr. Dutton lives among us still. a life like his cannot altogether die. May it repeat itself in the lives of others!
The untiring care and experienced skill of his long-tried friend and physician did much to soothe the uncariness(?) and pain of his sickness, aided as they were by the tireless love and devotion of his family and friends. J.B.D.
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Ashael Rodney Dutton, who died at his residence in this place, Monday noon, was born in Bristol, Conn., Sept. 5, 1803. Seven years later his father moved to Meredith, Delaware County, and located upon a farm, where the deceased remained until 1866, excepting one year he was in business at Franklin. In January 1833, Mr. Dutton was married to Currence Case, of Franklin, sister of Dr. S.H. Case, of this place, and Mrs. Fitch of Delhi. His wife died in 1840, leaving three children, Mrs. Z.H. Sloat of Oneonta, being the only one left at this time. Mr. Dutton never married a second time and has devoted himself to the enjoyment and comfort of his children and grandchildren.
During Mr. Dutton's long residence in Meredith he and the town were honored by his occupying several local official positions and was for many years Supervisor. He had been a democrat up to 1848, and in 1855 became a Republican and has since been devoted to the cause of loyalty, freedom and justice. He was a practical Christian man, but never identified with any religious denomination. when Mr. Dutton moved to Oneonta in 1855, he had just sold a farm of eight hundred acres in Meredith.
During Mr. Dutton's residence in Oneonta, he has endeared himself to every man, woman and child who had made his acquaintance. Always cheerful, interesting and liberal, he was constantly making friends, and leaves not an enemy. His life was a bright example to the young of results from energy, temperance and truth. To attain such an age and die loved by all friends and respected by all acquaintances is a grand triumph an indication of a brighter hereafter.
Last Tuesday Mr. Dutton viewed the remains of Mrs. H.N. Rowe, a "next door neighbor," and afterwards talked with friends of the suddenness of death, remaking, "We are all dying," not at all aware that he so soon would die.
The funeral service of the Episcopal church was said by Rev. Dr. Calhoun at the residence of the late Mr. Dutton, at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, and his remains taken to Delhi to be buried beside a wife, daughter and son. Several of our prominent citizens accompanied the family to Delhi.
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Josiah Farmer who died in this place Wednesday afternoon, was one of the most respected of our townsmen. We have not time this week to gather much information relative to his life. He came to Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] about 1832 and was for some time a teacher in public schools. Late years he has been engaged in the mercantile business for himself and as clerk to others. He has enjoyed the reputation being a remarkably honest and conscientious gentleman and for this reason has been repeatedly entrusted with valuable individual and town trusts. He leaves a large family and there are many in Oneonta to sympathize with them in their affliction. The funeral of the deceased takes place today at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist church.
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Since our last communication we have twice been called to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed. Mrs. Edward Gardner and Mrs. Margaret Thurston have been called from this to their long home. Mrs. Gardner was a young lady who possessed many friends. In her death, society lost a beloved member, the church a faithful Christian worker and the husband a worthy and beloved companion who but eight short months before he had led to the marriage altar and was there made the recipient of pure maidenly love and virtue. Tis sad, but God's ways are not our ways, Rev. J.C. Shelland of Carbondale was present and preached the funeral sermon. Mrs. Thurston was a lady who knew what it was to suffer, having been an invalid for many years and unable to take a step. She leaves many friends to mourn her loss, but being an earnest Christian, we cannot but believe her gain is great, changing a world of suffering for one of perpetual comfort and happiness.
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