Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 25, 1878
Marriages
MEDBURY - COUSE: April 10th, by Rev. C.A. Stone, Mr. Ransom Medbury of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary Couse, of Susquehanna, Pa.
SILVERNAIL - SILVERNAIL: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], April 14th, by Rev. N. Rogers, Mr. James Silvernail to Mrs. Amelia Silvernail, all of Cincinnatus.
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LEWIS - BREED: At the Congregation Church, April 23d by Rev. S. Scoville, R.W. Lewis of Sacramento, Cal, and Katharine N. Breed of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY]
Beautiful flowers adorned the pulpit and walls of the Congregational Church on Monday evening, and an evergreen arch, from which was suspended a magnificent floral marriage bell, stood in front of the altar. The occasion was the marriage of Mr. Romeo W. Lewis, of Sacramento, California, to Miss Kate N. Breed, of this village. The spacious Church was crowded with invited guests and spectators and the organ pealed forth sweet notes for the joyous occasion. Promptly at seven o'clock the doors wer e thrown open and the bridal party entered and passed down the main aisle to the front of the altar, taking position under the arch and bell. Rev. Mr. Scoville then proceeded to perform the ceremony, and in a few minutes the two were made one. The bride was tastefully and elegantly attired in a gray silk traveling costume, which set off her personal charms to good advantage. After the ceremony, the bridal party repaired in carriages to the D.L.&W. depot, where the happy couple took the evening train south for Connecticut. We understand they will be absent some three or four weeks, and then will return to this place and spend a few days before their final departure to their home on the Pacific slope.
We are informed that the bride received a large number of elegant and costly presents which she will prize in her new home as souvenirs of affection from friends far away. The best wishes of their many friends will go with them. Mr. Lewis is largely engaged in the printing business in Sacramento and takes a prominent interest in the prosperity and advancement of that city. He is well posted in all matters relating to California and may be induced to give our citizens a lecture upon the progress and prospects of that State before his return.
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A wedding came off at the jail on Thursday evening of last week. The parties were William E. Potter, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Agnes Potter, of this place. Rev. S Scoville officiated. The groom was last fall indicted for seduction under promise of marriage, but he "lit out" and was found last week in Connecticut by Sheriff Hill, who brought him back, under a requisition from the Governor. A few invited guests witnessed the ceremony, and the prisoner was discharged from custody. "All's well that ends well."
Deaths
CALAHAN: In St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica [Oneida Co. NY], April 21st of consumption, Miss Mary Callahan of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 27 years. Her remains were brought to this village on Tuesday and funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's Church this (Wednesday) afternoon.
BROOKINS: In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] March 27th, Mrs. Polly Brookins, wife of Frederick J. Brookins, aged 66 years.
BIXBY: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], April 16th, Mrs. Sophia Bishop [Bixby] relict of Elisha Bixby, aged 83 years.
DOOLITTLE: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] April 16th, Miss Susan Doolittle, aged 65 years.
Miss Susan Doolittle, an aged maiden lady who has made it her home with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Willcox for several years, died suddenly at their residence in the boarding hall in this village on Wednesday evening last, by strangulation.
HOPKINS: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Jane [Hopkins], daughter of Dennis Hopkins, aged 18 years.
SMITH: Mrs. William Smith, who resided South of our village [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY] and near Root's Corners. died on the 20th inst. She was a daughter of Rev. Bishop Russell.
OWENS: In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, April 1 9th, Mrs. Mary Ann Owens, wife of Alvah Owens, aged 61 years.
On Friday morning of last week, Mrs. Mary Ann Owens, wife of Alvah Owens, of South New Berlin, was found dead in her bed. Her age was sixty-five years, and she was to all appearances in good health up to the time of her death. The funeral was held on Sunday. Deceased was an aunt of A.D. Sergent, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].
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LATHAM: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, of scarlet fever, Gracie Thomas Latham, daughter of Albert C. and Myra H. Latham, aged 8 years, 6 months and 23 days. Funeral services will be held at the residence of her parents on Hayes Street on Thursday at 4 o'clock P.M.
Gracie Thomas Latham died of scarlet fever at 3:30 in the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23d, 1878 aged 8 years, 6 months and 23 days.
She came so late into this world of ours, we never thought she would be the first to welcome us to that other. While the flowers she loved so well are opening on the hill side and in the valley, she has blossomed an immortal flower in the Paradise of God. The tortures of her brief sickness were so cruel we could not say her nay, when she sought that rest that knows no waking. We knew that peace came when there dawned upon her the sunshine of eternal morning.
She was a singularly attractive child and womanly beyond her years. She was sprightly and full of life, intelligent, ingenious, and generous to a fault. Her choicest playthings were at the ready disposal of her every playmate. Her instincts were artistic and the little paintings she executed will ever be rare mementoes of her wonderful childish talents and unfulfilled prophecies of what she would have been. She was conscientious and truthful. One of the sweetest recollections of her short life will be that she never told an untruth.
She has gone from us. All alone she crossed the dark river. We thought we had begotten a woman. We did not know there had been born to us an angel. But so, it is. The light and joy of one home and of two households is gone.
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Funeral of William Green
At the time of our going to press on Wednesday afternoon of last week, the funeral services of the late William Green, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] were being held. Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, pastor of the Methodist Church of which he was an esteemed member officiated and Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Chaplain of Norwich Lodge of Masons, assisted in the last sad rites. There was a large attendance of Masonic brethren, as well as of those not members of that order.
His remains were conveyed to the D.L. &W. depot on Wednesday afternoon by his Masonic brethren and the bereaved widow, with James N. Sibley, who had faithfully attended deceased during his last illness accompanied them to Sing Sing [Westchester Co. NY], where he had formerly resided. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in that village, on Friday afternoon, with a sermon by the pastor. The exercises were under the direction of the Masons and the attendance was large, showing the estimation in which he was held by friends in his old home.
Mrs. Green, accompanied by her brother, Edwin Lawrence, and Mr. Sibley, returned on Monday evening. It is her intention, we learn, to remove to her former home in Sing Sing, and the best wishes of the many friends who have formed her acquaintance and enjoyed her society during her residence in this village will go with her while the sympathies of the entire community are hers, in her affliction.
In Memoriam
At a special communication of Norwich lodge, No. 302, F. and A.M., held at Masonic Hall, Wednesday, April 17th, A.L. 5878, the death of Bro. William Green having been announced, the following tribute of respect was unanimously adopted:
Death having again bereft us of one of our members, it becometh us to bow in humble recognition of the Providence that has called Bro. William Green from our Lodge and in doing so we would not only spread upon our minutes, but engrave upon the tablets of our hearts, his many virtues, and bear them ever in faithful remembrance.
Brother Green had long lived among us, and while health permitted, he performed his Masonic duties and those of an honored citizen, in quiet unostentatious dignity, ever believing that to perform the duties of this life well, was the foundation of an enduring life hereafter. He never failed to recognize and cultivate those Christian duties alike cherished by our order and the church to which he belonged. His example during his long life of usefulness we would commend to the young of our order. His patient suffering should teach us anew the lesson that he that endureth with patience and fortitude shall surely receive the welcome plaudit and while we mourn the loss of our departed Brother, we know that it is well with him, and that if we emulate his virtues, we may meet with him in the lodge beyond the river.
While dropping the sympathetic tear for our beloved friend and Brother, we would not forget his surviving companion and the sons whose loss is so much greater than ours. We tender them the sympathy of honest, loving hearts, and commend them to the Author of all Good, for that solace and comfort that no one else can bestow.
Resolved: That this tribute be written upon our Lodge Register and a copy thereof, under the seal of our Lodge be forwarded to the surviving companion of our deceased Brother and also published in the village papers.
News Item
Pleasant Affair
We have received from one of the participants the following account of a pleasant surprise to the family of Mr. Frederick Carhart, near Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY], last week. The friends of Mr. Carhart, who is a confirmed invalid, and unable to walk, conceived the very pertinent idea of presenting him with an invalid chair, mounted on wheels, to enable him to propel himself to any part of his premises with ease and comfort. They accordingly procured a fine one of that description, costing about thirty dollars, and on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 16th, proceeded in a body towards Mr. Carhart's residence and while yet afar off were discovered by Mrs. Carhart, who informed her husband that the Gypsies were coming with their baby wagon, and we suppose prepared herself not to give them a too cordial reception. She discovered her mistake, however when her house was taken possession of, not by roving Gypsies, but by friends and neighbors evidently bent on making themselves at home, and when one of the number came forward and presented the chair as a token of their regard and esteem, the object of the visit was apparent and the best of feeling established between the guests and their host and hostess, who were much affected by the kindness and consideration which prompted the demonstration. After an hour or more spent in pleasant communication, the guests were invited into the dining room where the lady Gypsies had prepared a substantial repast, which our informant states was severely punished by the band. After this the party separated, feeling that the occasion had been one about which would always cluster pleasant memories.
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