Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 15, 1877
Marriage
In Maine, N.Y. [Broome Co.], at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Luke Curtis, on the 8th inst., by Rev. W.O. Baldwin, Mr. Henry C. Church of Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Helen A. Curtis, of the former place.
The Binghamton Times of Saturday says "The marriage of Mr. Henry C. Church, formerly of this city [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], and now of Cooperstown, and Miss Helen A. Curtis of Maine, daughter of Mr. Luke Curtis, took place at the residence of the bride's father on Thursday. Among the guests attending from this city were several of the lady teachers of Carroll Street School, formerly associated with Miss Curtis. The deserving young citizen of Cooperstown who carries away a lovely young bride to his home, is to be heartily congratulated upon his good fortune."
Death
An old and respected citizen of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] in the person of Mr. Charles B. Morse passed away yesterday after a somewhat protracted illness. Mr. Morse became the victim of trouble with the brain about three months ago and was removed to the Providence Insane Asylum, where he received every attention. His disease defied medical skill and he succumbed about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Deceased was born in Otsego County, N.Y. on the 14th of February 1810 and served as a Captain of Militia during Gov Marcy's first administration. He came to Buffalo about the year 1837 and was one of the first members of the village police of which he afterwards became chief. During this service he received a severe blow from an axe on the head, the effects of which he felt in after years. He was elected Coroner two terms in succession and was also Overseer of the Poor for two terms. In 1862 he served as United States recruiting agent for Kentucky and Tennessee and discharged his duties with ability. He was subsequently employed in the Custom House at New York. Still later he held an appointment in the Internal Revenue Office of this city, and altogether lived a pretty active life until impaired health compelled him to retire. He was an uncompromising Republican and was an old member of Queen City Lodge F.A.M. the members of which will attend the funeral today. Mr. Morse leaves a widow and son, Charles E. Morse of the Evening Express. The funeral took place from the Chapel of Delaware Avenue M.E. Church. Buffalo Courier Nov. 4.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 2, 1869
Marriages
In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], May 24th, by Rev. O.K. Crosby, Francis F. Page of So. Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Alice D. Pascoe of Garrettsville [Otsego Co. NY].
In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], May 5th, by Rev. C.N. Livingston, James H. Thorp to Miss Armarilla D. Hurd, all of Butternuts.
Deaths
In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], May 30th, Mrs. David Wakelee aged 70 years.
The funeral services of Lansing Light took place at the M.E. Church in this village [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st ult. Mr. L. was formerly a resident of this place and removed to Morris a few years ago at which place he died. His remains were placed by the side of his friends in our village Cemetery. New Berlin Pioneer.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 14, 1877
Marriages
Nov. 4: At the Baptist parsonage in So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. Walter Scott, Ira W. Lum of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Mary J. Gage of Morris [Otsego Co. NY]
Nov. 4: At the Baptist parsonage in So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] by the Rev. Walter Scott, Orin M. Wightman of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Almira A. Gage of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].
Deaths
Oct. 31: In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], after a painful illness of four years duration, Mrs. Delight E. Thomas aged 43 years.
Oct. 28: In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Robbie J. [Young] aged 1 year and 5 months.
News Item
A writer in the Freeman's Journal, signing himself "R. Fry," giving "Random Sketches of fifty-six and more years ago," gives a bit of the history of an old resident of this town. "John C. Morris was a lawyer of ability. He was at one time 1st Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. It was during this time that he was prosecuted for a verbal libel against a merchant or manufacturer in his native town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY]. The case exhibited a good deal of interest at the time. His position upon the judicial bench gave the case more than usual prominence. Among the defamatory expressions brought as evidence was another "I will root him out," which his opposing counsel did not fail to play upon. Of course, he had to leave the bench for the time being, but we do not remember who filled his place. The libeled party's attorney was Judge Jonas Platt, one of the oldest circuit judges prior to the constitution of 1821. Morris did not deny the allegation but plead justification. Judge Platt had been called a dangerous man before a jury and his plea at this time was one of the strongest ever delivered before the bar of that court. He commenced by apologizing for being there, his reluctance to being bro't into collision with a younger brother of the bench, but as his client was an old friend and his assailant had "drawn the sword and thrown away the scabbard, he was obliged to fight it out." The jury, if we rightly remember, brought in a verdict of $1,400 for the plaintiff, which at that day in a country town was looked upon as a rather heavy verdict."
Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 16, 1877
Marriages
In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], November 7th, Arthur More of that village, and Miss Ida B. Parker formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].
In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], November 13th, by Rev. E. Smith, William H. Mills of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] and Annie E. Hanson of Davenport.
Deaths
In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst., Abigail S. Sturges [Flint] wife of Stephen Flint aged 53(?) years.
In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], November 14th, Mrs. Martha Wilber, mother of Samuel Slawson, aged 90 years. funeral from the residence of Mr. Slawson today at 11 o 'clock.
Mrs. Martha Wilber, who died Wednesday, aged 90 years, was the oldest member of the Presbyterian church in this place.
In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], November 6th, C.H. Cooley, aged 83(?) years.
The death of Mrs. Mary E. Groat has caused many a heart to beat with sorrow in this community, and with deep sympathy for those bereaved. She was born in Montgomery County [NY] Feb. 14, 1852, was married in 1869(?) and has since that time, with the exception of about three years, resided in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], where she endeared herself to a large circle of friends and acquaintances by the kindness and affection manifested towards everyone and the many virtues she possessed. For over eighteen months the "fell destroyer" has been at work, slowly but surely blanching her cheek; once blooming with health, taking the lightness from her eye, the elasticity from her step and ruthlessly accomplishing its deadly mission. And now she has left us; husband, little one and friends without number, while we deeply mourn the loss that is her eternal gain. Such strong faith as she manifested is seldom witnessed while she calmly longed for the rest that is hers at last, for we believe we know that she is now in the arms of Jesus - that the flower too good, too beautiful for earth, has been plucked by His hand to bloom in the Paradise above and make fragrance in the "city of God."
Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 7, 1858
Death
Died at Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], 22d ult, Samuel Coleman, Esq. He was one of the early settlers of that town, and more than sixty years ago located in a part of it (then Otsego) when it was comparatively a wilderness. He has held various offices of trust and responsibility, which he discharged with strict fidelity and now in his 90th year is "gathered to his fathers" in perfect charity with all mankind and in the confident hope of a glorious immortality. His remains were interred at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th inst. according to his request with Masonic honors. Rep.
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