Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1877 (continued)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, Y, November 14, 1877

Marriages

HYATT - EATON:  At the Baptist Church, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 5, by the Rev. E. Van Fradenburg, Mr. Isaac G. Hyatt of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Electa E. Eaton of Kinderhook [Columbia Co. NY].

WHITMAN - CABLE:  At the residence of Wm. Briggs in Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday evening, Nov. 7th, 1877, by Rev. J. Jones, Marshall E Whitman of Trout Creek, to Evaah M. Cable of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY].

Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  A pleasant party assembled at the residence of Raymond Stockwell on Friday evening last, to witness the marriage of Miss Jennie Stockwell to Geo. W. Parker. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N.S. Reynolds.  The best wishes from a host of friends will accompany them on their matrimonial journey.

Deaths

MERRILL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of her son-in-law, G.W. Rice, Nov. 10th, Mrs. Almyra Merrill, aged 81 years.

FRANCOIS:  Alexander Francois for many years a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly on Friday morning last, at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].  Postmortem examination revealed the fact that his death was caused by abscess of the brain which was brought on some years ago by a fall and which has gradually developed into seriousness and finally into fatality as stated.  Mr. Francois was born at Paris, France, Nov. 1820, where his mother, who is about eighty years of age, now resides.  He came to this country about 1845.  He resided here in Norwich several years, and all will remember him as a very intelligent, active businessman.  In 1873 he moved to Scranton, Pa., where he resided until last Spring, when he went into business at Binghamton.  His two sons, Alexander and Louis, are doing a thriving business at Scranton, Pa.  They accompanied their father's remains to this place and interred them in our cemetery by the side of their mother who died in 1872.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 17, 1877

Marriage

PRINCE - DUNN:  At the Baptist Parsonage in the village of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. David Prince of Barker, Broome Co. [NY] to Mrs. Mianda A. Dunn, widow of the late W.C. Dunn of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

SHEPARDSON:  In Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12, Miss Hannah Shepardson, aged 73 years.

HALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 28, Lula [Hall], youngest daughter of Charles C. and Arvilla Hall, aged 2 years and 14 days.

EDMINISTER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 31, Mr. Miles Edminister of lisle [Broome Co. NY], aged 63 years.  

The remains of a grandchild of Fred Weiler were brought to this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, from St. Paul, Minn., where it died some years since.  It was interred in the family lot in the Cemetery in this village. 

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HURLBUT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Friday, Nov. 16th, 1877, Dr. Hiram Hurlbut, aged 82 years.  Funeral from his late residence, West Main Street, Saturday at 2 o'clock P.M.

On Friday morning at five o'clock, the venerable Hiram Hurlbut peacefully passed away in the eighty-second year of his age.  Doctor Hurlbut was born at Wethersfield, Conn. and when a mere boy moved to Onondaga County [NY] with his parents, where he resided until about 1841, when he took up his residence in Ohio, practicing medicine there until 1843, when he removed to this place, taking up his residence upon West Street, in the house in which he continued to live and at which he died.  Dr. Hurlbut was the pioneer in the Eclectic School of Medicine in Chenango County.  He has lived to see a half score or more of his school establish themselves int he County, and his system adopted by a large portion of the people among whom in his early days he obtained but a scanty practice.  His energy and perseverance were remarkable and for thirty years and more he had an extensive ride, and until old age incapacitated him from active practice.  He was a life member of the Home Missionary Society, and carried its precepts into everyday practice to such an extent that his house was always a place of resort for the homeless widow and orphan, where they were always sure to find a cheerful welcome.

Dr. H. was the last of a family of seven children, and he was a most exemplary Christian gentleman, always seeking out some new sphere for the exercise of his virtues.  He practiced medicine for upwards of fifty years, and many marvelous cures are reported as the result of his skill, especially in cancer cases.

He leaves but two children we believe, one the wife of Dr. J.J. Wescott of this village, and the other, Dr. J.E. Hurlbut, of Binghamton, both of whom bear the respect and confidence of all who know them.

Thus, the old are passing away.  they have faithfully fulfilled the measure of their usefulness and their names will in honor live after them.  His funeral will be attended from his late residence on Saturday (today) at two o'clock P.M.

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GRANT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, of heart disease, Nov. 7th, Mrs. Jane Grant, widow of the late Theron Grant, aged 56 years.

A singular and not very pleasant accident occurred at the cemetery in Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], on Friday last, during the burial of Mrs. Jane Grant, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].  The bearers were in the act of putting the casket into the box, preparatory to lowering it into the grave, when the ground near the edge of the grave caved in, and the plank, which was laid close to the grave for the bearers to stand upon, being decayed and totally unfit for the position it occupied, broke at the same time, throwing Mr. F. F. Barnard and J.B. Hunting, of this village, into the grave.  These gentlemen at the time of the caving in of the grave and the breaking of the plank, were helping to lift the casket into the box, as stated above, and of course as they fell into the grave, they had to let go of the casket, which pitched toward them, and it was feared that it would go into the grave on top of them.  Luckily, however, it was caught and held by persons nearby and the gentlemen were soon on the ground again.  Mr. Barnard received some bruises, but Mr. Hunting came out unhurt.  Greene American

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1877 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 15, 1877

Marriage

NEWTON - SABIN:  Nov. 10th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Alanson T. Newton of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Jennie S Sabin, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

MERRELL:  At the residence of her son-in-law, George W. Rice in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 10th, Mrs. Almyra Merrell, aged 81 years.

WHITE:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 3d, of diphtheria, Sybil [White] wife of Alonzo White, aged 41 years.

TILLOTSON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, Lovicy [Tillotson] wife of Jeremiah Tillotson, aged 71 years.

PARKER:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 6th, Jane [Parker] wife of Joel Parker, aged 66 years, 9 months and 10 days.

PEARSALL:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 2d, Mary Lena [Pearsall] daughter of Edgar and Maryette Pearsall, aged 6 years.

HERRICK:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Mrs. M.W. Herrick, mother of Berthier Herrick, aged 79 years.

CASH:   In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Mr. David Cash aged 87 years.

ELY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 5th, Elizabeth Birdsall [Ely] wife of Hon.  Noah Ely aged 88 years.

Mrs. Ely died in this village, November 5th.  She was nearly eighty years of age and had lived in New Berlin more than fifty years.  She had seen the little hamlet of fifty years ago transformed into a beautiful village and the wilderness changed to cultivated farms. She had witnessed the changes of half a century and beheld death do its silent work.  At last, the cold messenger came to her, and she also was laid away among the silent sleepers in the old cemetery.  peace to her memory.

EDMISTER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 3d, Miles W. Edmister, aged 66(?) years.

NOURSE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 5th, Ivan L. [Nourse] son of Clinton K. and Henrietta C. Nourse, aged 4 years and 7 months.

PIXLEY:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Gracie [Pixley] only child of Saxa S. and Jennie E. Pixley, aged 21 months.

CHAMBERLAIN:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Eliza A. [Chamberlain] wife of Rev. Joseph H. Chamberlain, aged 68 years.

GORDON:  In East Newark, N.J., Oct. 20th, of diphtheria, Hattie May [Gordon] oldest daughter of Charles and Hattie Gordon formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 8 years, 1 months and 7 days, Granddaughter of Bradley F. Weed.

WEED:  At Green Pond Mines, Morris Co., N.J., killed by falling in a disused mining shaft Sept. 30th, Merwin [Weed] youngest son of B.F. and Hattie E Weed, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] aged 2 years and 5 months.  Grandson of Bradley F. Weed.

CLARK:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], Nov. 10th, Mary Bell [Clark] only child of G.M. and Ida May Clark, aged 7 years 9 months and 20 days, relative of William W. Clark of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Her remains were interred in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], on Tuesday.

GUERNSEY:  Mrs. Guernsey, mother of Mrs. Orson Richmond, died recently at her home in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], and we understand that her remains are to be interred in the White Store Cemetery [Chenango Co. NY].

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FRANCOIS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], suddenly, Nov. 9th, Mr. Alexander Francois aged 56 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Most of our readers remember Alex Francois, who for years carried on the business of collecting bones which he prepared for shipment at his works, situated near Canasawacta Creek in the north-west part of the village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Some years since he removed to Scranton, Pa., where with his sons, he continued in the business and was understood to be prospering.  Last spring he removed to Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], where he established himself in a photograph gallery.

On Friday morning last, Francois was seen to enter the water-closet at the Spaulding boarding house in Binghamton, where he was staying.  Nearly two hours later, he not making his appearance, it was suspected that something was wrong when the door of the closet was burst open, and Francois was found dead on the floor where he had fallen, head downward.  It was reported that he had committed suicide.  The body was removed to an undertaker's and an inquest held, when a postmortem examination disclosed an abscess of the brain.  Deceased had been ill for some days, and was treated by a physician for disease of the brain, which he attributed to a fall received a year ago, although the evidence before the coroner showed that his trouble was of two years' standing.  While residing in Binghamton he had two attacks, in one of which he came near falling from the roof of his gallery.

He was fifty-six years of age and a widower, his wife, who died several years since, being a daughter of Dalle Villemain, the centenarian, who died in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] upwards of a year ago.  He leaves two sons, who reside in Scranton, Pa. 

The remains were brought to this place by his sons and were on Sunday interred in the family lot in our cemetery.

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BARROWS:  Died in McDonough Chenango Co. N.Y., Nov. 2d, 1877, Mr. Mellen Barrows aged 91 years 8 months and 2 days.

The subject of this notice was born in Warwick, Hampshire Co. Mass. February 28th, 1786; was drafted into the army in 1814 and sent out to guard Portsmouth; served out his time and consequently has since received a pension.

At the age of twenty-nine years, he emigrated to this State and settled in McDonough in 1816, which year is remembered as the year of the great eclipse and cold season.  Destitution and suffering rested heavily upon all new settlers in those cold and dreary days.  He helped to organize the home of his adoption into a town, and it was called McDonough, in honor of Commodore McDonough, who won a brilliant victory over a British fleet on Lake Champlain, September 11th, 1814.

Deceased was a son of Jeremiah Barrows, who died at the age of ninety-four years.  Mellen Barrows raised eleven children, five of whom have preceded him to the grave, and six remain to mourn his departure.  He was blessed with a very remarkable memory.  The history of our country from the landing of the Pilgrims, with names and dates was as familiar to him as the alphabet to the scholar.  He has been able to attend all the town meetings and elections for the last sixty-one years; was a Democrat of the old Jeffersonian school, adhering closely to his party, voting with the same while he lived.  His well-stored mind and readiness of communication made him a welcome guest with the aged and a historical instructor of the middle-aged and youth.

He died respected by all who knew him.  His funeral was attended by a large concourse of people, at the M.E. Church in McDonough, November 4th, the sermon being preached by his pastor, Rev W. Burnside: text, Numbers, 23:10.  "Let me die the death of the righteous," etc.

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Hon. Rutger G.  Miller, one of the oldest and most respected of the pioneers of the city of Utica [Oneida Co. NY], died at his residence on Monday morning last, after a long illness, in his seventy-third year.  Nearly fifty years ago, Mr. Miller served for three successive years as trustee of the then village of Utica; in 1832 was elected to the Assembly, and to his efforts Utica owes the passage of her city charter.  He also served as Alderman in the first Common Council elected under the charter.  In 1836 he was elected to Congress to fill a vacancy and also served for a time as Clerk of the United States Court.  His business relations with Utica were of an important character, he having erected several blocks and other buildings.  He was a Democrat of the Jeffersonian school and in earlier years made politics a study.  Deceased was a brother-in-law of Governor Seymour.

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A correspondent of the Binghamton Times writes that on Saturday last a son of B.S. Benjamin, of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] was found dead in the field where he was dragging, the horse having fallen on and crushed him to death. The lot was a side hill fallow and the supposition is that the boy was driving and on the lower side when the drag caught in a stump, throwing the horse upon him.  When found he was dead.  He was a very bright intelligent lad, and about fifteen years of age.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 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.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1877

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 7, 1877

Death

Mrs. Asenath Burr Throop died at the residence of her daughter in Scranton [PA], on the 18th ult.  Her remains were taken to Stroudsburg., for interment.  She had reached the remarkable age of 83 years, only surviving her husband, the late Simon Gager Throop, a few months, he being 87 at his death.  She was an old resident of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], being a daughter of Theodore Burr, who built the Fort Hill Mill(?) and the Ira Wilcox residence, now occupied [in 1877] by Benjamin Cannon.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 8, 1877

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 4th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Albert E. Benedict of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Henrietta Wells of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 25th, by Rev. A.B. Dilley, Mr. Randolph Porter and Miss Agnes C. McMoran, all of Greene.

Death

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 26th, Mr. Samuel Halyard.

News Item

About two weeks since, one Edwin Flagg, a young married man, who was visiting with his wife at his mother's in Morris [Otsego Co. NY], appeared in South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] and sought students in drawing.  Among others who became his students was Mrs. Oscar Arnold the wife of one of our most respected citizens and the mother of three small children.  By "wiles and ways that are dark," and by representing himself an unmarried man, in good circumstances, he worked his way into the affections of Mrs. Arnold and induced her to give him some of her money and clothing, and to pack up and take with her all of her valuable clothing, as well as all the goods she could get credit for in her husband's name at the store.

Arrayed in the best hat and undershirts of Mr. Arnold (he had on other clothing) he departed for Afton [Chenango Co. NY] where he was to meet Mrs. Arnold.  She deceived her husband by the statement that she was going to Afton on a visit, and was to stop at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] on her return, to do some dress making, and left with trunk and sewing machine.

The guilty parties met at Afton, and proceeded by the first train to Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], where they staid overnight. During the night Flagg obtained possession of two gold rings and a pair of gold sleeve buttons, and in the morning, under the pretense that henceforth their finances were "a family matter," obtained possession of Mrs. Arnold's purse, containing $30 in money and the checks for her baggage and also borrowed her gold watch and chain to wear during the day.  He then attempted to get the trunk, but the baggage master had received a dispatch to detain it, and Flagg with his booty, left for Otego [Otsego Co., NY] to get his wife, intending to start the next day for the West, first, however, sending a note to Mrs. Arnold, advising her to keep quiet in the hotel and he would be around next day.

In the meantime, the husband of Mrs. Arnold, missing his property and getting a clue of the real facts, put the officers on track with a warrant issued by Esq. Mitchell and Flagg was caught with his wife in Morris.  Mrs. Arnold was found at Binghamton nearly distracted, having been compelled to pawn her shawl for her breakfast.  On Monday, Flagg was arraigned before Justice Mitchell, and at first stoutly denied having any of the property, but finally, much to the disgust of his counsel, H.R. Washbon, gradually disgorged a part.  He claimed he sent the pocketbook and money to Mrs. Arnold by the boy who took the note; but after a temporary commitment was made and a search warren obtained, confessed he had lied, and produced the pocketbook minus the money.  He had also cut the chain in two and sold or concealed a part.

His brother is an old offender, and Flagg himself has been engaged in other larcenies.  Mrs. Arnold is a repentant, broken-hearted woman.  Much excitement prevails in South new Berlin over the deplorable affair.

The examination of Flagg was commenced before Esqrs. Mitchell and Simonds, Saturday, and continued to a late hour Saturday night.  The examination not being completed, a temporary commitment was made commanding constable Sherman to commit him to jail until Monday.

Owing to the solicitation of the prisoner's wife, he was not handcuffed nor committed; the officer concluded he could entertain the prisoner more agreeably than could Sheriff Hill.  On Sunday evening, Flagg departed; nor did he heed the call to return.  At a later hour Monday, no effort to capture the offender had been made.  Constable Sherman insists that either the Lord or Devil assisted Flagg to escape.  Chenango Telegraph

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 10, 1877

Marriage

ALLEN - EVANS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 1, 1877 by Rev. O.R. Burnside, Mr. Wm. Henry Allen of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary P. Evans of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].  

Death

CONLEY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th inst., Mrs. Lucy Jane Conley, wife of James Conley, aged 42 years and 2 months.

Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Dea. Hezekiah Harris of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], and resided here from her girlhood until about eight years since when she removed with her husband to Smyrna.  Mrs. Conley was a lady of most exemplary Christian character, and her piety was manifest in her daily life, conversation and deeds of kindness and charity.  Her sterling worth and fine social qualities attracted to her a numerous circle of friends who esteemed and loved her as a sister.  She was apparently in usual health until Friday when she was taken suddenly ill, and so swift was the pale messenger that she expired on the Sunday following.  Her funeral was attended by a very large concourse of sympathizing friends whose grief gave evidence of the high esteem in which she was held and how tender were the ties that were sundered.  She leaves six children who mourn a loss that cannot be repaired, but who with the afflicted husband will share the deepest sympathies of many who feel their loss.

"When the spark of life is waning, / Weep not for me; / When the languid eye is streaming, / Weep not for me; / When the feeble pulse is ceasing, / Start not at its swift decreasing; / Tis the fettered soul's releasing; / Weep not for me."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 8, 1877

Marriages

WHITNNEY - JACKSON:  At Trout Creek P.O. [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 24th, by Rev. Newman Heroy, Dr. I.J. Whitney of Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co. N.Y. and Miss Amanda M. Jackson of Trout Creek, P.O.

GARLICK - DONALSON:  At the M.E. Parsonage, McClure Settlement [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by the Rev. S.W. Spencer, Mr. Edwin L. Garlick of Creek Settlement, and Miss Emma F. Donalson of North Sanford, Broome County, N.Y.

DEMONIE - SMITH:  At Days Hotel, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, 1877, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Eugene Demonie and Miss Ida B. Smith, all of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

PEARSALL:  Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of a little daughter of Edgar Pearsall took place on Sunday last.  She died from the effects of typhoid fever.

LEACH:  At Holmesville, Chenango County, N.Y. Oct. 30, 1877, Mr. Oliver Leach in his 68th year.  Mr. Leach was formerly from Bridgewater, Mass.  He came to South New Berlin, Chenango County, N.Y. in 1835.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1877

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 8, 1877

Marriages

WILLETT - STOTT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 29th by Rev. Mr. Haynes, Mr. George E. Willett to Miss Mary A. Stott both of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

NEWTON - UFFORD:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. Joshua Clark, Mr. Lavette Newton of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Vanettie Ufford of Lincklaen.

HOWE - BARDIN:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 1st, by Rev. I.J. Bailey of New Lisbon, Mr. Charles Howe of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Emma A. Bardin of South New Berlin.

HILLIARD - STOWELL:  In Virgil [Cortland Co. NY], Oct. 23d, by Rev. Mr. Welles, Mr. De Hilliard of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Mary Stowell of Virgil.

MUNGOR - CLARKE:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. L.F. Clarke, Oct. 31st, by Rev. J.M. Todd, Mr. F.E. Mungor of the Sandy Creek News [Oswego Co. NY] and formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Jennie A.L. Clarke of Brookfield.

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The fifth anniversary wedding of Sanford Kingsbury and wife was celebrated at their home [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY], Friday evening, November 2d.  At an early hour a large number of guests assembled.  The day had been stormy, but the "old weather indicator" wheeled into line, and all went merrily along together.

A very pleasant visit was enjoyed in the early evening.  At about 10 o'clock the supper was announced.  The happy state of mind in which the company already were, gave all a relish for the very rich repast that was provided.  I must add that but few ladies, if any, can do better justice to the requisites of the table than can our hostess. The tables fairly groaned under the burden.  The "inner man" did "himself" ample justice, after the craving of "Grace" by the Rev. Mr. Hawley.

Shortly after supper as all were seated in the parlors, it was announced that we would listen for a few moments to remarks from Rev. Mr. Hawley.  These were very instructive and interesting first thanking the guests for their many valuable presents and gifts, on behalf of our host and hostess, and then on the part of the friends, for the pains taken to make this occasion, one long to be remembered by providing so bountiful a table and elaborate entertainments.  The Reverend gentleman by his plain and effective manner, drew the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Kingsbury to take a very profitable survey of the friendly relations which each sustained to the other, and all joined in expressions that our worthy twain may enjoy to their latest days the felicities of a wedded life, and the enjoyment of warm friends and that hands and hearts united, prosperity and success may crown every day of their lives.

At a late hour we parted for our homes, feeling that this was one of the grandest occasions of enjoyment we had ever enjoyed.

Deaths

LEACH:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 30th, Mr. Oliver Leach aged 67 years.

BARROWS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 2d, Mr. Mellen Barrows aged 91 years 8 months and 2 days.

Although not unexpected, the death of the venerable Mellen Barrows of McDonough, causes a feeling of sadness, not only among those who have for many years known him as a neighbor and intimate friend, but among a large circle of acquaintances throughout the County.  He expired at his residence at an early hour on Friday morning last, in the ninety-second year of his age.  We hope next week to give a more extended obituary of one who was so much esteemed in life, and whose death is so generally mourned.

HUNTLEY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 24th, Mr. Alvin Huntley.

RHODES:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 13th, Elmore [Rhodes] adopted son of N.H. and T.A. Rhodes, aged 8 years 5 months and 17 days.

VAN ALSTINE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 26th, Mr. Joseph D. Van Alstine, aged 46                              years.

LIVERMORE:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 8th, infant twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Livermore, aged 2 months.

MORGAN:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 12th, infant daughter of Orson and Laura Morgan, aged 10 months.

TRACY:  In Havana, N.Y. [Schuyler Co.] Oct. 17th, Mr. Daniel Tracy aged 61 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]

BROWN:  In Hornellsville [Steuben Co. NY], Oct. 29th, Mr. Charles L. Brown aged 49 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]

DAY:  Ezra S. Day, a wealthy citizen of Aurora, Ill., died at the Central station in Niles, Mich. on board the Pacific express on the morning of the 27th ult. of apoplexy.  Mr. Day will be remembered as having recently visited with John Slocum and other friends in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and was on his return home when death overtook him.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 7, 1877:  E.S. Day, formerly a very popular landlord at West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], and who had hosts of friends in this section, but who for some time past has resided at Aurora, MI, while on his way home from a visit at this place was seized with a fit of apoplexy and died almost instantly, at some point in Michigan.  The deceased was a genial friend, a boon companion and his death will be deeply regretted by many.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 7, 1877

Marriage

YAPLE - HORTON:  In Sanford [Broome Co. NY], at the home of the bride by Rev. H.M. VanDeusen, Oct. 30th, 1877, Mr. Hensy C. Yaple to Mrs. Christina L. Horton, both of Sanford, N.Y.

Death

On Saturday last, a telegram announced the death of the mother of Mrs. L.J. Richmond, who resided at Madison [Madison Co., NY].  She has been in poor health for some time, so her death was not unexpected. We understand the body will be brought to Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.  Mrs. Richmond has the sympathy of the entire community in her bereavement.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 10, 1877

Marriage

BARTLETT - JONES:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 6th, 1877, Mr. N.D. Bartlett of Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Miss Ella A. Jones, of Sherburne, N.Y. by Rev N.S. Jones.

Deaths

BISSELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, Fitch [Bissell] son of D.C. and S.A. Bissell, aged 6 months.

FERNALLD:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, Mrs. William Fernalld, aged 41(?) years.

McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. William Fernalld, died at her residence on Friday, October 19th.  The funeral was held at the Baptist Church, of which she was a member, the Rev. W. Elwell, officiating.

CONNOLY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mrs. L.J. Connoly, aged 42 years.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 1, 1877

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's friends, on Wednesday, Oct. 24th, 1877, by Rev. W.H. Humphrey, Uriah Seeber and Ella Hoose, both of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 22d, Daniel K. Smith, aged 60 years.

In Battle Creek, Michigan, Aug. 10 at the residence of Austin Stillman, Mrs. Hezekiah W. Lyon aged 86 years.  She was formerly, and for a long period, a resident of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Dr. John Drake of Westford [Otsego Co. NY], died in that town on the 23d Oct. in the 78th year of is age.  He was one of the oldest physicians in this section of the State.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 8, 1877:  Dr. John Drake was born in Westford, Dec. 8, 1799, commenced the study of medicine in 1823 with Dr. Burbank of Albany, and took a course of lectures given by Prof. Marsh and Armsby.  On account of sickness, he returned to Westford and studied with Dr. Hanna until 1826, when he went to Castleton, Vt., attended lectures and took the degree of M.D.  He commenced the practice of medicine in Fulton Co. [NY] in 1827 but returned to his native town in Dec. 1829 where, for nearly half a century, he performed the responsible and arduous duties of a physician.  He was married to Miss Perlia Judson, in 1831.  She and five out of eight children, survive him.  He was a member of Assembly in 1831, has been Supervisor of his town, Postmaster, Coroner and President of the Otsego Co. medical Society several times.  He filled each position with honor.  He wished and prayed that he would not live longer than he could do good.  So it was, for he was confined to the house only one week, and on the morning of Oct. 23, 1877, Dr. Drake died as he had lived, a Christian gentleman.  As a husband and father he was faithful and affectionate, as a citizen he was a patriot, as a physician he was pure, skillful and practical, as a Christian he was exemplary, for his life and words were a power for good.  His funeral services were held in Westford, Oct. 26th in the Presbyterian Church.  Rev. J.M. Chase of Worcester preached an able and affecting sermon.  Some loving hands had draped the back of the church and pulpit with black, and tastefully decorated them with autumnal leaves, vines and ripened grain.  The music was unusually appropriate and touching.  All the services were very impressive and solemn, all present felt that a great and good man had passed away.  Dr. John Drake's life was full of years, it was also full of noble and Christ like deeds.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 8, 1877

Marriages

At the home of the bride, Camden, Oneida County, N.Y., Oct. 27th, 1877, by Rev. E. Curtis, Edward S. CUPPERNULL of Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] and Miss Mary Witchley of the former place.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 4th, 1877, by Rev. H.H. Fisher, Amos Kenyon to Miss Caroline Alger both of Hartwick.

At the residence of the bride's father, Nov. 1st, by Rev. W.M. Hiller, Lee Jenks of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Carrie L. Patten of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY].

At the parsonage, in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 29th, by Rev. H.H. Fisher, Robert L. Ainsley of Burlington to Miss Jane Curry of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place by Rev. H.H. Fisher, Frederick W. Hall and Miss Cora M. Jenks, both of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 26th, Lucinda [Judson] wife of John D. Judson, aged 34 years.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], October 25th, 1877, Miss Celia Ann Cheney, aged 73 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 1, Mrs. Mary E. [Groat] wife of Lorin H. Groat, aged 25 years and 8 months.

 In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 26th, 1877, Nancy Nellis, wife of Peter A. Nellis, in the fifty-fourth year of her age.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 29th, Douw Swift, son of Seth Swift in the 28th year of his age.

The remains of the late Nelson Risedorph who died at Petrolia City, Pa., January 1873, were recently brought to this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], by Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Thompson and interred in Lakewood Cemetery.  The deceased was about 66 years of age and a brother of Mrs. Thompson.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 26, 1869

Marriages

At the house of the bride's parents, May 5th, by Rev. S.L. McKee, Theodore C. Reid to Miss Kate M. Lont, both of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY].

At Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], 12th inst., by Rev. Wm. N. Cobb, Rev. L.C. Hayes of the Wyoming annual Conference to Lydia A. Bowen.

At Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co. NY], 18th inst., by Rev. Dr. Rogers, Lester G. Thompson to Miss Lena P. Marvin daughter of Ashel Marvin, formerly on Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], 6th inst., Miss Eliza M. Harris, aged 28 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], 6th inst., Sophia Field, wife of David Field, aged 43 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], 11th inst., Truma Enos aged 91 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], 17th inst., Caroline Hall wife of Geo. W. Hall, aged 41 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], 14th inst. of scarlet fever, Emma H. [Drew] only daughter of H.B. and Lavantia Drew, aged 5 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 7, 1877

Marriage

Nov. 3:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 3d, at the house of Henry Gardner, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Lester E. Swift of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Annie Russell of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Oct 27:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 30, James W. Stranahan aged 80 years.

Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY]:  The funeral of the late Mrs. John Hurlburt was attended from the Presbyterian Church last Sunday at 1 P.M., the Rev. A. Wood assisted by the Rev. Mr. Ellis officiating.  Her remains were interred in Brookside Cemetery.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 2, 1877

Marriage

At the residence of Mr. Hosea Westcott in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24 by Rev. B.P. Ripley, Mr. Charles L. Tucker of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Marian B. Rose of Milford.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 9, 1877

Marriages

In Meredith [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev, J.C. Hammond, Nov. 3d, Floyd R. McDougal of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Ida M. Howe of Meredith.

At the M.E. Parsonage in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. W. B. Westlake, Ezra H. McNett of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Amelia R. Germond of Oneonta. 

At the home of the bride, Oct. 24th, by Rev. J.L. Egbert, Charles Freiot of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary Kales of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 4th, William Naragon, aged about 11 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], November 6th, Adaline Grant sister of William Grant, aged 50 years.  Funeral Wednesday.  The remains were taken to Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] for burial.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 6th, Mrs. Benjamin Whitbeck aged 72 years.  Buried Wednesday at this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co NY].

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 30th, Daniel D. Chamberlain, aged 21.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 25th, Charles M. Jackson, aged 53 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 28, Allen [Martendale] eldest son of W.D. and Hannah Martendale, aged 9 years.

In Plattsburg [Clinton Co. NY], Nov. 1, J.W. Winkler aged 37 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 31, 1857

Marriage

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st Dec. by Rev. Mr. Welton, Daniel B. Mason to Miss Keziah Dutcher, daughter of John Dutcher, Esq.

Deaths

At Morris, Otsego Co. N.Y. on the 27th day of Nov. last, at the advanced age of 78 years, Roxce Smith, wife of Capt. Dan Smith and mother of Hon. A.M. Smith, late Senator of the 18th Dist.  Deceased was a native of the township in which she died and perhaps no woman in the county was more widely and favorably known.  From early life a member of the Congregational Church, she has ever been distinguished as an active and practical Christian, and it will be long before the void caused by her death will be filled by one whose life will as fully illustrate the great principles of the religion she professed.  Peace be to her ashes.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 17th inst., in full hope of life beyond the grave, Jennie E. [Sweet], daughter of Amos and Emily Sweet, aged 18 years 11 months and 10 days.

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], on Friday, the 18th inst., Mary E. [Babcock], daughter of W Delos Babcock, aged 15 years, 3 months and 11 days.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, October & November 1877

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 3, 1877

Marriages

ELLIOTT - BURLINGAME:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. W.A. Waldron Oct. 24, 1877, Porter A. Elliott to Alice Burlingame, all of Norwich.

STEERE - WHITMARSH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. W. H. Waldron, Oct. 24, 1877, Wm. C. Steere of North Norwich to Rachael R Whitmarsh of Norwich.

Death

NEARING:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], November 1st, Mrs. Myra Nearing, aged 63 years. 

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BROWN:  From the Hornellsville Times, of October 31st, we clip the following relative to the death of Charles L. Brown formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

By the death of Charles L. Brown, which occurred on Monday morning, our community has lost one of its best and most respected citizens.  In all the relations of life he was highly esteemed for his many excellent qualities of character and life.  He was a good citizen, esteemed as a neighbor and beloved in the family.

Mr. Brown was born in Smyrna, Chenango County, in May 1928 and moved to Hornellsville [Steuben Co., NY]about fifteen years ago.  He leaves a wife and daughter, who in their affliction have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  The funeral will be held this Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church at half past 2 o'clock, starting from his late residence, No. 44 Washington Street, at 2 o'clock.  The service will be conducted by Rev. Messrs. Niles and Stevens.  The Ancient order of United Workmen will conduct the services at the grave, with the Oasis Lodge, I.O.O.F., present as escort.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 31, 1877

Deaths

NILES:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, Vanness G. [Niles], son of George and Olive Niles, aged 7 weeks and 3 days.

Yes, Vanness hath gone, / His spirit hath fled;/ His fairy like form / Now lies with the dead; / His spirit hath flown / Through the trackless unknown. / And we mourn for the beautiful dead.

BUNNELL:  Died, in Tioga, Pa., on the 21st inst., at the residence of her son Arthur, Mrs Grace Bunnell, aged 57 years.  Her remains were brought to this place [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] for interment, funeral services were held by Rev. W. DeL. Wilson, in Christ's Church, on Tuesday last.  The deceased was the mother of H.E. Bunnell of this place and had resided among us for considerable length of time, beloved and respected by all who knew her.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 1, 1877

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father, Oct. 24th, by Rev. H.N. Van Dusen, Mr. Clarence E. Phinney to Miss DeFrancey E. Rowe, both Colesville [Broome Co. NY]. 

In Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. E.L. Bennett assisted by Rev. Chas. Jewell of Lanesboro, Pa. Mr. James Howard of Glen Castle [Broome Co. NY], and Miss Jennie Jewell, of Chenango Bridge [Broome Co. NY].

Death

In Modesto, California, Oct. 10th, Mr. Chas. Dawson Davis, aged 18 years and 5 months, son of A.H. Davis, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 3, 1877

Death

WINN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Mrs. Jane Winn, aged 78 years.

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News Item

About Sherburne

During the visit of M.D. Raymond of the Tarrytown Argus to this village recently, he addressed a letter to that paper from which we extract the following.

"The first settlement was made in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] in 1792, by a colony of some twenty families mainly from Connecticut.  They were sturdy pioneers a number of them soldiers of the Revolution, inured to toil and suffering and deprivation.  They were God-fearing men and they brought with them their religion and their Puritan principles.  They planted the church and the schoolhouse side by side, and they brought up their children to habits of industry and obedience.  A blessing was on their labors, and though they have long gone to their rest "their works do follow them."  Their descendants rise up and call them blessed. The church they established is today a pillar of strength in the community, noted for its sturdy conservatism of the truth, and for its liberal benefactions to every good cause.

"The village proper contains a population of only about 1200, but it is a growing place, and of considerable business importance.  It contains six churches, as follows:  Congregational, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Universalist and Catholic, named in about the order of their numerical strength.  "Christ Church" is the oldest and one of the strongest Episcopal Churches between Utica and Binghamton.  An improvement on the church edifice is just being completed at an expense of some $6,000.  Nearly all the churches show signs of prosperity.  Then there is a fine public school and the Sherburne National Bank, the stock of which is far above par, and not easy to get.

"The business blocks and dwellings foo the village show signs of thrift and good taste and on all sides are evidences of competence and independence.  The season has been propitious, and the well filled barns and well tilled fields of the farmers speak of plenty and abundance.  "Hard Times" has scarcely looked in at the door, and poverty and want are almost unknown.  Dairying is the most important agricultural interest and brings a sure and profitable return.  Most of the milk is taken to the creameries which abound and is sold this season at $1 per 100 lbs., which is equivalent to about 25 cts. per pound for the butter, the proprietors of the Creameries being at the expense of making and marketing.  One company, White & Co., of Sherburne has control of twenty of these Creameries in this vicinity.

"Sherburne is modest and unpretentious, but it has sent out into the world many men of celebrity and influence, including Divines, College Professors, teachers, Judges, lawyers, Members of Congress and other public and professional and businessmen.  Some families of note have had their homes here, prominent among which are the Newtons.  The venerable sire, Capt. William Newton, and his estimable wife, who have lived together in the conjugal state for 67 years, and who are both over 90, still survive, and are the most remarkable old couple in all Central New York.  Of ten children, seven sons and two daughters survive, the youngest daughter having died many years since as a Missionary in faraway India.  Three of the sons are graduates of Yale College and one of them, Hubert, has been for nearly twenty-five years the professor of mathematics in that noted institution of learning.  All are men of high character and great personal worth.

"In the person of Hon. T.H. Matteson, Sherburne has an artist of note, and his studio is well worth a visit.  Dr. Devillo White of this place, is one of the men of prominence in the Chenango valley, and the celebrated Dr. John Gray of New York is a native of Sherburne and a son of one of the original settlers.  Many other names occur to us, but we must forbear further personal mention.

"Again, we stand on the bold summit of "Hunt's Mountain," and see the sunrise gild flood of light.  The beautiful landscape lies spread out before us like a cloth of green and gold fringed with the forests on the purple hills, while the willow bordered river like a thread of silver winds its way along its meadow banks, a picture to stir the heart of painter or poet.  We love long to linger here amid these scenes and among the friends we hold so dear, but we must heed the call from refreshment to labor, and we are off tonight for Tarrytown and home."