Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 19, 1877
Deaths
MOORE: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 12th, of Scarlet Fever, Luella [Moore] wife of Alonzo Moore, aged 29 years.
Rhode Island (White Store), Chenango Co. NY: In looking among the old tombstones which mark the resting places of the early departed settlers in our pleasant valley cemetery, I find Samuel Money's tombstone, engraved on common quarry stone and reads thus: Mr. Samual Money, died March 14th, 1816, aged 35 years, 11 months and 14 days. He was killed by the fall of a tree.
Angel C. Spurr a former resident of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], was accidently drowned near his residence in Kansas. The remains arrived at Columbus, Saturday, and the funeral services were conducted on Sunday.
W.D. Potter, a highly respected citizen of Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], died on the morning of the 13th inst. A correspondent of the Utica Herald says: "Mr. Potter had been confined to his house for several weeks and though his decease was not unexpected, the loss is felt none the less by the community. the deceased was born in Canada, passed his youth in the town of Cleveland, Oswego County [NY] and resided in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] previous to his removal to Waterville in 1872. He was an esteemed member of the Presbyterian Church, also of the Masonic fraternity and his funeral was attended by Sanger Lodge on Saturday afternoon, at 2:30, at the Presbyterian Church. Naturally of a retiring disposition, yet earnest in every good work of Church, lodge or village interest, he endeared himself to a large circle of friends. His example of integrity in all business relations, and of conscientious discharge of duty will linger long in the community. He leaves a wife and eight children and was fifty-eight years of age.
The funeral of Hon. John Shattuck, whose death was announced in the last issue of the Telegraph, was attended on Sunday last from his late residence. A large number of his acquaintances and friends from this and other towns were present at the services at the house, which were conducted by Rev. Mr. Ballou, of Utica, who preached an eloquent and effective discourse, which was listened to by the large concourse of people with deep attention. The services at the house completed, the remains were taken to Norwich Cemetery for interment. The long procession, numbering upwards of two hundred carriages, presented an imposing sight. Arriving near the Cemetery grounds the remains were taken in charge by Norwich Lodge, no. 302, F.&A.M., of which body the deceased had long been a member and deposited in their final resting place according to the ritual of the order. The ceremony was impressively performed by Past Master Mallory and Chaplain Loveridge and the tribute of respect peculiar to the order were deeply expressive of the high regard in which the deceased was held by all. Mr. S. was a member of the Oxford Lodge of Odd Fellows and at his request the members of that order from this village united in the funeral ceremonies. As each member of the Secret Lodges passed by the open tomb, depositing his evergreen spring, the immense assemblage seemed to unite in the homage done to departed worth, and to join as with one accord in the exclamation, "Alas my brother." The ritualistic ceremony ended, Rev. Mr. Ballou made a few concluding remarks, in the course of which he aptly seized upon the incident of the sunlight breaking through the cloud, as typical of the rising of the good in the great day when the Master shall come to claim his own. The attendance at the funeral was exceedingly large and embraced Masons, Odd Fellows, and citizens generally from all the surrounding towns, and when the services were concluded all returned to their homes with a feeling of sadness, in the loss of one who has so well and so faithfully borne his part in the struggle of life.
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, December 22, 1877
Marriages
COMSTOCK - DANIELS: At the Baptist Church, Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday evening December 19th, 1877, by the Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, assisted by the Rev. Samuel Scoville, Charles E. Comstock and Miss Julia L. Daniels, daughter of A.M. Daniels, Esq. all of Norwich.
NAGEL - COVILLE: At the Baptist Church, Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday evening, December 19th, 1877, by the Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, assisted by the Rev. Samuel Scoville, George W. Nagel and Miss Emma W. Coville. Both of Norwich.
A Double Wedding: The double wedding which has been a subject of gossip for some time past, occurred at the Baptist Church in this village, on Wednesday evening last. The parties to this pleasant episode were Charles E Comstock, one of the oldest and most esteemed compositors of the Telegraph office and Miss Julia L. Daniels, the amiable and accomplished daughter of Asa M. Daniels and Geo. W. Nagle and Miss Emma W. Coville, a niece of Mr. Daniels. The Church was most beautifully and tastefully decorated for the occasion with festooned evergreens, and an elaborately arranged arch near the altar from which was suspended an artistically constructed marriage bell composed of smilax and myrtle. Numerous friends of the parties had received invitations, carriages were sent for the invited guests and long before the hour announced for the ceremony, every seat in the Church was full and the aisles, gallery and entrances were densely packed, and many went away unable to obtain admission. At eight o'clock the wedding party entered, preceded by J.B Cook and W. Olin Sternberg, of the Telegraph, office and followed by E. Greenman and E.L. Nash of the Alert Hose Co., as ushers, the organ playing a wedding march. The brides were beautifully and richly attired in suits alike, the dresses being of a bronze color and the material a heavy silk, cut en train, and trimmed with rich velvet to match. The brief and impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Haynes assisted by Rev. Mr. Scoville and at its conclusion the party passed from the Chruch, amid the murmured wishes of future happiness in their new relations.
After the ceremony at the Church, an informal reception was given at the house, of Mr. Daniels, where a large number of friends assembled to offer their congratulations to the happy couples.
A pleasant incident of the occasion was the fact that Mrs. L.L. Comstock, the mother of Charlie Comstock, was not only celebrating the nuptials of her youngest son, but the anniversary of her 71st birthday.
The presents were numerous and costly and strong proofs of the popular esteem in which the parties are held by their many friends, all of whom unite in wishing them favoring tide, propitious winds and a prosperous and pleasant voyage as they sail down the great sea of life.
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DENNISON - HOLCOMB: At the residence of I.H. Follett on Cortland St. on Thursday, December 20th, 1877, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, D. Spencer Dennison of Albany [Albany Co. NY], to Miss Ella M. Holcomb of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].
A very pleasant party occurred at the residence of Isaac H. Follett on Cortland Street on Thursday afternoon last, the occasion being the marriage of D. Spencer Dennison of Albany, N.Y. to Miss Ella M. Holcomb, a sister of Mr. Follett's wife. There were nearly fifty invited guests in attendance, a large number of presents bestowed and a season of rare enjoyment prevailed. At 6:30 the happy couple took the train for Albany, the home of the groom.
Deaths
MATHEWSON: At East Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 16th of diptheria, sick only four days, Viola M. [Mathewson], only daughter of Phillip and Mary Mathewson, aged 2 years 1 month and 10 days.
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CANNON: Died at Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 19th, Benjmain Cannon, Esq., aged 59 years.
Born at Cannonsville, Delaware County, [NY], June 11, 1818. Mr. Cannon first left home to spend a few months at school in Homer and Great Bend. He entered Oxford Academy in 1835, at the age of 17, where he studied two years, then joined the Sophomore class of Union College, graduating in 1840. After finishing his college course, he spent about a year in the law office of Judge Amasa J. Parker, at Delhi [Delaware Co. NY]. He continued his studies for two years with Henry VanDerLyn, Esq., of Oxford, and was admitted to the bar in New York City in the year 1843. During the next year occurred his marriage with Miss Anna M. Daughter of Mr. Epaphras Miller of Oxford, a union since fully justified by many long years of almost uninterrupted happiness. Remaining at Oxford in the practice of his profession until 1850, during which time he was appointed Examiner in Chancery. He removed to Cannonsville, where he resided until elected County Clerk of Delaware County in 1853, being re-elected in 1856. Returning to Cannonsville in 1859, he passed the intervening years until 1873 with his family at "Chestnut Point," a delightful home on the banks of the Delaware and encompassed with every evidence, which a taste for whatever is desirable in art and nature could add to the unusually attractive surroundings. There he spent his leisure during the intervals of legal duties, in the cultivation of intellectual pursuits, "Trimming the flowers of literature with the dry mosses of the law." In the spring of 1873, Mr. Cannon again and finally left Cannonsville for Oxford, where he has since lived, having purchased the residence formerly occupied by the late Ira Willcox. After an illness of a little more than two weeks, "he breathed out his life gently as an infant sinking to rest," and his quiet and peaceful death was a fit ending for a pure and beautiful life. He was a true Christian, an example of rare worth and excellence of character from childhood to age, and his family, the church and society are called upon to part with a friend, they can illy afford to spare. Singularly delicate sensibilities, a refined literary taste and a peculiar enjoyment in the study of architecture were prominent features in his character, while his general manners and generous sympathy combined with the highest integrity endeared him to a large circle of friends. He was for many years an active and influential member of the Presbyterian Church, was found in his place at the Sabbath School and Prayer meeting, whenever health permitted. Three surviving children with the bereaved widow unite in mingling with their grief for his death. Sincere thanksgivings for the precious memories that come to them from such a father and husband.
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In our last issue, an announcement of the death of Chas. L. Baker appeared in our North Norwich locals, but the high standing of the deceased calls for more than a passing notice. He was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], but lived for a large portion of his life at Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], where he won hosts of friends by his genial, obliging and courteous disposition. For nearly a year past he has been the proprietor of the Carpenter House, at North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], and where he had already called around him a large circle of friends. His funeral took place on Tuesday last, from the Baptist Church. He was buried under the rites of the Odd Fellows, of which order he was an honored member, Past Grand Willcox, of the Smyrna Lodge, reading the impressive burial ceremony. The deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.
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The largest funeral gathering witnessed in this town for many years, was the funeral of Charlie Baker, whose death was announced in the last issue of the Telegraph. The services were held at the Union Church, which was incapable of seating the number, and many were obliged to go away disappointed. The concourse of friends and relatives embraced Odd Fellows from Norwich and other towns, who took charge of the remains at the cemetery and buried them according to the ritual of the order.
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