Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, September 1877 (continued)

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, September 13, 1877

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 10, Libbie [Newell], wife of Eugene T. Newell, in the 26th year of her age.  Funeral this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her mother, on Fair Street.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], August 30th, Abram C. Crounse, aged 66 years.

In Buffalo [Erie Co. NY], September 1st, 1877, Willard W. Crafts, aged 58 years, son of the late Willard Crafts, Esq., of Utica [Oneida Co. NY].  Mr. C. was in the habit of spending considerable time in Cooperstown where he was highly esteemed by a large circle of acquaintance.  He had been an invalid for many years, but the shadow thus cast upon his life did not dim the natural cheerfulness of his disposition.

At Cortland, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], Aug. 26th, at the house of her son-in-law, T. Rose, Esq., Mrs. Eliza H. Clark, aged 88 years, widow of the late Arvine Clark.  Her remains were carried to Milford [Otsego Co. NY] and buried at that place from the house of her son-in-law, Hon. John Eddy, with whom she had previously been making her home.  

In Springfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], August 25th, Mr. Joseph Fake. Mr. Fake was born near Lansingburg, Rensselaer, Co. N.Y., Oct. 5, 1794.  At the time of his death, he had nearly completed his 83d year.  Shortly after his birth, his father removed with his family to the town of Minden Montgomery Co. [NY].  In the year 1818 he married Miss Barbara Wilson, with whom he lived fifty-six happy years.  After his marriage he settled in the town of Springfield, where he continued to reside until the time of his death.  He was widely known as the upright citizen and the generous hearted and noble-minded man.  In him the poor and needy found ready sympathy and help and no appeal of distress reached his ear that did not also reach his heart.  His life, pure, faithful, conscientious, and useful, was a practical illustration of the Christian principle and spirit.  The deceased was a brother of the late Peter Fake, of Clinton [Oneida Co. NY], so long and favorably known as one of the faithful friends and efficient trustees of the Clinton liberal Institute.  One son, Mr. John W. Fake, and three married daughters, Mrs. [-unreadable] and one unmarried daughter, survive him.  "The memory of the just is blessed."  And those he has left behind have the richest of legacies in the memory of his spotless life, and the long years of happiness and usefulness he passed on the earth.  His youngest daughter ministered to the comfort of both father and mother for more than twenty-five years, with a tenderness, a devotion and a forgetfulness of self rarely equaled.  Her's is, assuredly, the rich reward, the rest and peace which God sends upon the soul that loves and blesses the needy and the old.  And to her may fitly be addressed the significant words of Solomon:  "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."

Found Dead in a Hop Yard:  On Friday afternoon last, about 3 o'clock, the body of Lincoln M. Evans, son of Dr. Thomas Evans, of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], aged 10 years and 11 months, was found in the small hop yard of Otis Westcott, near that village, by an older brother of the deceased, with marks of violence about the head.  Coroner Dr. Parshall, of this village was notified and on Saturday morning, accompanied by Dr. Westlake went to Portlandville, there impaneled a jury, and viewed the remains of the boy.  A postmortem examination was also made. Testimony was taken before the jury during the day, after which they adjourned until Friday, of this week, when a further examination will be had. The facts in the case thus far look as though foul play had been practiced.

News Item

Abner Graves, one of our oldest citizens, now in the 77th year of his age, and still in good health, is about removing to Peoria, Ill., where he will spend the winter with his daughter.  Mr. G. was married in the house he is now about leaving, 55 years ago today.  He carried on the tailoring business here for 40 years.  His brother, Calvin was 83 years of age last Tuesday.  Not a man now resides on this corporation who was a resident of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY' when their parents removed here with their little family in 1801.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 12, 1877

Marriages

Sept. 11:  At Morris [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev Hobart Cooke, Miss Martha L. Buzzell of Morris, and John S. Jadwin, of Carbondale, Pa.

Sept. 4:  At the residence of the bride's parents at West Oneonta [Otsego Co NY], by Rev. W.H. Humphrey, Lewis M. Hunt of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and Elnora Strait of Oneonta.

Silver Wedding:  Last Wednesday evening, Sept. 5th, a large number of the friends and neighbors of J.T. Clark and wife gathered at their pleasant home, in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of their married life.  Guests were present from Laurens, Oneonta, Morris, Maryland, Burlington, Hartwick and Hamilton.  The occasion was a happy one, and all present had a delightful time.  At about six o'clock supper was announced; the tables were loaded with the luxuries of the season and fair hands attended to the wants of the guests.  Never did a happier, gathering set down to an evening meal, than the one assembled on this occasion.  Mr. Clark and wife were married in the village of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] that day, twenty-five years ago, by Rev. Mr. Post and most happily have they enjoyed those years.  By the acts of kindness and true friendship for others they have drawn around them many, many warm personal friends who were anxious to show to them their appreciation for kindnesses rendered. The presents were numerous, valuable and useful, coming as they did from warm hearts they were received with equal warm hearts and with that simplicity and meakness of manners known only to Mr. and Mrs. Clark.  The presentation remarks were made by Rev. Mr. Lee, the Presbyterian clergyman of Laurens.  Responded to by Rev. B.P. Ripley of the M.E. Church.  At an early hour the guests took their departure, and the happy household were left to enjoy the gifts and congratulations of friendship of a large circle of friends, reassured to them by this anniversary gathering.

The persons who were the moving spirits in getting up this social gathering, must be happy in knowing that their efforts proved a success and were appreciated by all the friends present and by those who were unable to attend, many of whom were represented by tokens of friendship and regards to which the table ladened with gifts fully attested.

Deaths

Sept. 11:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Oliver P. Kinnie, aged 61 years.

Aug. 29:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Samuel Coe, aged 16 years.  He was the son of Henry N. Coe.

Aug. 20:  In maple Grove, Mich of paralysis, Mrs. David Whitlock, aged 67 years.

Sept. 4:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Alfred Coe, aged about 19 years.  Eldest son of Henry N. Coe.

Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY:  Mrs. Catherine Sherwood for a number of years residing with Mr. Charles Meeker, died on the 2d inst., was buried in the Scoville burying ground last Tuesday.