Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 7, 1878
Marriage
At St. Mary's Church, Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 28th, '78, by the Rev. H.A. Hart, Harmon Howland of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY] to Catharine Hanlon, daughter of Michael O. Hanlon of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].
Deaths
In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], March 2d, 1878, at the residence of her son-in-law, J.D. Van Dorwerken, Mrs. Betsy Wood in the 83d year of her age. Mrs. W. was an old and highly esteemed member of the Baptist church of Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY].
In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 21, after a short illness, Mr. Amos F. Waters aged 69 years. He was a native of Milford, and resided on the farm on which he was born till three years since, when he moved to the village.
At Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Hannah [Lewis] wife of Ledyard Lewis, aged 88 years and 8 months.
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At a regular meeting f Otsego Lodge, no. 103, I.O.O.F. held at their Lodge Rooms in Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], March 1st. 1878, the following was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Great Ruler of the universe, the Maker and Preserver of us all, to remove from our number, by death, our brother Horace C. Fish, therefore
Resolved, that in the death of brother Fish, the lodge has lost a worthy and earnest member; one who has long been identified with the interests, and who heartily believed in the principles and teachings of Odd Fellowship.
Resolved, That our sympathies are hereby tendered to the family of our deceased Brother, in this hour of their sorest affliction.
Resolved: That the lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, an engrossed copy sent to the widow and that they be published in the village newspapers.
Committee: P.P. Cooper, E.H. Bailey, H.I. Russell
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At a regular meeting of Hartwick Lodge No. 271, I.O. of O.F. the follwoing preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas it has pleased our heavenly Father in his infinite wisdom to remove by death our worthy Brother, R.G.O. H. Burlingham; therefore
Resolved, That under the symbols of Friendship, Love and Truth, we tender sister Burlingham and family our heartfelt sympathy in this their deep bereavement and irreparable loss, and in condolence would refer them to the Fountain of unfailing grace and comfort and commend them to the Master on high who doeth all thigs well.
Resolved, That the wife and family sustain the loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father and the Lodge a worthy Brother.
Resolved, That in further expression of our sympathy and respect, the foregoing preambel and resolutions be published in the freeman's Journal and a copy of the same be transmitted ot the wife and fmaily of the deceased.
Committee: M.L. Halbert, E. Robinson, J.H. Jenks
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, September 15, 1869
Marriage
Henry S. Matteson, having come to the conclusion that it was not good for man to travel alone through "this vale of tears," has selected from our most choice girls a partner and last Monday the 13th, about 7 o'clock in the morning, by the help of Rev. O.K. Crosby, he took unto himself Miss Celestia Yates and migrated to the state of matrimony. May their travels through this state be of the most cheering character, and as they shall proceed over its rough and troublesome paths, may blessings fall to them from every turn and glorious results be the fruits of their union.
Death
In Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst. of inflammation of the stomach, Mr. James Gregory, aged 66 years. For many years he was a much beloved and worthy member of the Baptist Church of New Lisbon Centre [Otsego Co. NY], His companion, two children and the church deeply mourn his loss.
We learn of a sad accident that happened a few days ago, at Ludlow Pond in McDonough [Chenango Co NY]. A lad by the name of Merton Holdridge about fifteen years of age and living just south of McDonough village, was at the house of his uncle, Asa Wilcox at Ludlow Pond making a short visit. The rest of Mr. Wilcox's family were absent at the neighbors or berrying, leaving Merton, and a little daughter, his cousin, about eleven years of age, as well as two younger children. In rummaging around the house, Merton found a pistol that was loaded, but which he did not know. He playfully cocked and snapped it at his cousin several times, she retreating and he following. Finally it went off, the ball hitting her in the side and passing nearly through the body, causing her death in a very short time, not exceeding half an hour. She was a bright, smart and beloved girl. Her sudden death is deeply lamented by all who knew her.
A most lamentable affair occurred at Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on Monday, Sept. 6th. James Roy, Jr. a guest of the American Hotel, and son of a prominent citizen of West Troy [Rensselaer Co. NY], was drowned in the lake. He took a boat and towels for the purpose of bathing, leaving the Lake House at eleven o'clock, A.M. The boat was discovered hauled up on the shore sometime during the afternoon containing the unfortunate young man's clothing, with his watch and money. His towels had not been used. His body has not yet been recovered, though every effort is being made to that end. Mr. Roy was an old visitor at the springs and was well known to many of our citizens. H was about 25 years of age and a very estimable young man. His friends in West Troy were telegraphed to and are now here endeavoring with our citizens to recover the body.
News Item
Sheriff Mathewson, of Chenango Co. [NY] having a bench warrant for the arrest of Charles Head, a well-known character of that County, for grand larceny, went with it a short time since, to Cortland County [NY] where Head was said to be then living. He was found at Blodgett's mills. Anticipating opposition to the arrest, he requested Deputy Sheriff Barnes to accompany him, who did so, and made the arrest. But Head broke away and started to run, paying no attention to the calls made by both for him to stop. Anticipating, as was doubtless the case, that severe measures were necessary to stop him, both fired (The Sheriff having a revolver and the deputy a pistol cane), intending not to injure but to intimidate him. Unfortunately, one of the balls inflicted a wound from which he died in about thirty hours. This man Head formerly resided in Morris [Otsego Co. NY] and bore rather a bad name while here.
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