Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 14, 1878
Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Pickens celebrated at their residence in the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], two and a half miles north of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], Saturday afternoon and evening of the 2nd inst. the tenth anniversary of their marriage. Owing to the bad going occasioned by the storm the day previous, only one-half of the invited guests were in attendance, though much regretted by Mr. and Mrs. P. After the arrival of the guests, they were made mutually acquainted, and the enjoyment of the occasion began. for a time, conversation ruled the hour, followed by the presentation of many valuable and useful gifts accompanied by hearty congratulations of the donors, which were gratefully received by the happy couple. Ample refreshments were furnished at an early hour. Altogether it was an enjoyable affair, long to be remembered by its participants.
Deaths
In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], at the residence of is son, Feb. 11th, 1878, William Williams, in the 85th year of his age.
On Christian Hill [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 7th, David Cook.
David Cook of the town of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] was killed on the 7th inst. by a vicious ram, which struck him on a breach in the bowels, causing his death in a few hours. Mr. C. was about 65 years old.
In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 5th, Mrs. Amanda Clayton aged 19 years.
In the town of Milford [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 3d, Hattie E. [Hinds] only daughter of Lucien and Amanda Hinds, aged 22 years 11 months and 3 days.
In Maine [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 2, after a brief illness Mr. Luke Curtis aged 67 years, father-in-law of Mr. H.C. Church of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].
At Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 31, 1878, Mrs. Sarah A. Durfy, daughter of the late Dr. John H. Gray, aged 44 years.
Mrs. Durfy was a genial companion, a faithful friend and a kind neighbor. Possessed of those innate graces which render woman attractive, her presence was felt wherever she moved. Her loss makes desolate a once happy home and brings sorrow to the social circle form which a shining light has been severed. Although her smiling face will no longer greet us, yet her memory will long survive, enshrined in the hearts of those who had learned to know and love her well.
Henry Counrod of Westford [Otsego Co. NYH] was killed on the 5th inst. by the falling of the limb of a tree on him. He was int he woods, chopping at the time. Leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.
Joseph Maher, aged about 35 years, went to a caucus held at Middlefield Center [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday evening last, drank freely while there and in company with two companions started for the house of John McCarthy, for whom he had been working this winter. He was nearly all night out in the cold and became so chilled that he died in a few minutes after he reached the house. He has relatives living in Albany, where the remains were sent by Coroner Parshall. Another sad commentary on the dangerous habit of dram drinking.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, August 25, 1869
Deaths
In So. Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], July 31, Nathan Church, aged 74 years.
In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 8, Mrs. Angeline Talcott aged 54 years.
In So. Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], Aug. 12, Jacob Gazlay, aged 74 years.
"Now they enjoy a heavenly birth / they are not lost but gone before."
Mrs. Hallenbeck, wife of David Hallenbeck of East Worcester, Otsego Co. [NY] came to Cobleskill in company with her son, a few days since. After dinner at the National Hotel, she and her son went to Geo. Bellenger's photograph rooms for the purpose of having her picture taken. She seemed in her usual good health. The artist took the picture, immediately after which she fell to the floor, and it was supposed had fainted. A physician was called, who thought it only the result of a little over exertion or excitement. About 5 o'clock she was conscious and complained of a headache and pain in the stomach. She was removed to the National Hotel where she immediately grew worse and lay in an unconscious state until her death, which took place at about 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Hallenbeck was about 40 years of age. The physicians pronounced her disease congestion of the brain. C. Index
Edward Thorpe, Esq. died at Butternuts [Otsego Co NY] on the 10th inst. at the advanced age of 93 years. he had resided for a long time in that town and was well known and respected.
Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, February 8, 1878
Marriages
At the home of the bride, Jan 23, by Rev. Elwin Potter, Geo. A. Hines of Seward [Schoharie Co. NY] and Miss Alice E. Winnie of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].
Death
Rebecca Marvin, wife of Warner Marvin of Hume, Allegany Co. N.Y., died at the residence of Silas Robinson, Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19th day of January 1878, in the 53rd year of her age.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin left their pleasant home a few weeks ago to visit friends in Connecticut and Georgia and on their return from the South stopped at Mount Vision, intending to make their relatives at that place a short visit. The sudden change of climate from the mild Gorgia winter to that of our own proved too much for the naturally frail constitution. Pneumonia, the foe that carries away so many of our friends, assailed her, and after nine days weary battle, she sank beneath his power. Patient and cheerful without a murmur or complaint, she endured all and when the summons came, calmly departed for that world which lies beyond our mortal wisdom. Rev. A.J. Cook, pastor of the M.E. church at Mr. Vision, conducted the funeral services at the house of Silas Robinson on the 21st inst. after which Mr. Marvin took all that remained of his loved wife to her former home for burial. May God bless and strengthen him in this hour of sorrow and darkness.
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