Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 27, 1879
Marriages
In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] March 20th, by Rev. B.T. Davis, Mr. J.E. Leach of Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Matilda Carswell of Willett [Cortland Co. NY].
Deaths
In Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co. NY] March 16th, Mrs. Pamela Case relict of Roger Case and sister-in-law of J.W. Carter of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 81 years.
At the residence of her son-in-law, Hon. James G. Thompson, in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, March 18th, Mrs. Julia F. Foote aged 67 years and 7 months.
Mrs. Julia F. Foote, mother of Mrs. James G. Thompson, was stricken by apoplexy, about six o'[clock on Tuesday morning last, at the residence of her daughter, and expired at four o'clock on the afternoon of that day. her age was sixty-seven years, and she was respected and beloved for her womanly and Christian graces.
In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th, Emma [Edmonds] wife of J.P. Edmonds, aged 38 years and 25 days.
In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th, Mrs. Fanny West, aged 75 years.
In Indianapolis, Ind., March 6th, Ida Grace [Ransford] daughter of William P. and Nettie Ransford, aged 14 years and 8 months.
In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] March 14th, Emma E. [Potter] wife of Frank J. Potter, aged 29 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].
In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 16th, Mr. Geo. Davis aged 79 years.
Charles A Watson a former resident of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] was drowned in the Gulf of Mexico in January last, by the capsizing of a boat in which he was sailing. He is said to have been a very worthy young man.
In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] March 17th, Mr. Appolles Foote aged 93 years.
Mr. Foote at his death was the oldest man of the town. About seventy years since the fifteenth day of April, he entered the forest and commenced to clear up the farm where he has lived ever since, and by his untiring industry and fidelity of life and character, he accumulated a large property and has left a record of kindness and hospitality as a neighbor and citizen, worthy of imitation. As age and its infirmities increased upon him, his faith in his Saviour never failed him, and we trust he is now with his Saviour, occupying a mansion above that Christ had in preparation for him. Mr. Foote lived to see many changes and improvements; the wilderness of the town converted into fruitful fields and in his day the power of steam with railroads, telegraphic communications, &c., have come. He was buried by the side of his father in the old Chapel cemetery, who lived to be one hundred years old.
Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 9, 1879
Marriages
ROGERS - BUTTS: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], April 1st, by Rev. S.C. Fulton, Mr. George R. Rogers of Oxford and Miss Kitty Butts of Preston [Chenango Co. NY]
MYERS - EVANS: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th, by Rev. D.N. Grummond, Mr. W.C. Myers and Miss Hattie N. Evans.
LOOMIS - McINTOSH: In Zion Church in Greene [Chenango Co. NY],. March 26th, kby Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. Perry Loomis of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Florence McIntosh of Greene.
PRIDE - BROOKS: At King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY] March 15th, by Rev. C.C. Williams, Mr. Irving H. Pride of Milford, Otsego County [NY] to Miss Callie L. Brooks of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
COLE: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] April 1sat, Mrs. Fayette Cole wife of Mr. Calvin Cole, aged 71 years.
COLE: T.J. Cole, a well-known produce merchant and citizen of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly on Monday. He was in his storehouse unloading feed and the first thing anyone noticed was when he said: "I'm a goner this time boys, goodbye." He died in three minutes after the remark. The caused of his death was apoplexy and hemorrhage.
FRANCISCO: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 18th, Mr. Leonard Francisco aged 81 years.
SLOCUM: In Earlville [Madison Co. NY] March 29th, Mr. Freeborn Slocum, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 64 years.
LOWE: In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] March 28th, Mr. Robert Lowe aged 66 years.
INGERSOLL: In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] March 30th, Mr. David H. Ingersoll, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] aged 78 years.
MONROE: In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] April 2d, Mr. John Monroe, aged 71 years.
Norwich, Chenango Co. NY: Mr. John Monroe died at his residence near East Norwich on Wednesday, under peculiar and painful circumstances. A little over a week previous to his death, while at work in his mill, he tore a small piece of skin from one of his fingers. His arm began to swell and pain him, erysipelas set in and the complication baffled all skill. He was one of our most respected and esteemed citizens. Chenango Telegraph.
PORTER: In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] March 24th, Sarah N. [Porter] daughter of Loren B. Porter, aged 38 years.
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HUSTED: R.T. Husted, a brother-in-law of Mrs. D.D. Shepard of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] died at Stockton, Ga. on the 24th ult. The Marathon Independent says:
The deceased was a victim to the lingering disease consumption and had been gradually failing for the past two years. His friends last fall had lost all hopes of his recovery, but he had kept up with an iron will and had taken this trip to the South with sanguine expectations of permanent relief. His death will bring a feeling of sadness to all of his large circle of acquaintances. He was one of Marathon's [Cortland Co. NY] boys, for much of his early manhood was passed in our midst and everybody liked "Dick" Husted. He was always cheerful and pleasant and even in his last illness was as jovial and full of fun as ever. The entire community will join in sympathetic mourning with his relatives here, and his memory will be cherished by many in the years to come. The deceased was 41 years of age and leaves a wife and daughter. He has resided for a number of years past in Baltimore, Md., being connected with a large business establishment there.
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Funeral Services for Charles A. Watson
The funeral services of the late Charles A. Watson were attended at the Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday afternoon the 1st inst., the body, which had been recovered and brought on from Florida, having reached Oxford the evening before.
The pulpit and platform were loaded with flowers, worked in appropriate designs, the offerings of friends at home and abroad, testimonials of their respect and affection.
The services at the Church were conducted by Rev. Mr. Payne, the Pastor, assisted by Rev. Mr. Freeman of Lockport, Rev. Mr. Fulton and Rev. Mr. Baldwin of our own village. After the usual service of prayer and song, Rev. Mr. Payne delivered a short discourse upon the lesson of the hour and commemorative of the deceased and was followed by Rev. Mr. Freeman (Mr. Watson's pastor for several years past) in an eloquent tribute to the character of his deceased parishioner and friend. The remains were followed to the cemetery by a large number of mourners and friends.
Many strangers were noticed in the congregation; among them, D.A. Watson, wife and two daughters of Rochester; James S. Watson, who was with Charles at the time of his death; Austin Watson, of New York; Dr. Beebee wife and daughter of Hamilton; Mrs. Daniel Crouse and Miss Crouse of Utica; Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Pomeroy, Hon. T.T. Flagler and daughter, the Misses Draper, Mr. Horace Flagler, Mr. Chadwist and mgr. Jackson, of Lockport, N.Y.\
News Item
McCann - After the Sentence
Felix McCann the condemned man, occupies a cell on the second floor of the jail, and officers White and Graham have been detailed for guard duty, alternately. The prisoner displays no excitement, asserts his innocence, believes he will not be hanged, takes his smoke with a relish and sleeps soundly.
While making a thorough search of the prisoner's clothing on Sunday, deputy Cook found in a pocket of a light pair of pants, which Mccann wears in place of drawers, a stone weighing something like a quarter of a pound, about five inches in length, irregular in shape, one end of it tapering almost to a point. It is a hard, flinty stone, from a quarry; has the appearance of having been considerably handled or worn, with something like mortar attached to it in places. How he came in possession of it, or where it came from, is one of the things he does not tell.
McCann's wife and daughter visited him on Monday, after the sentence and were much affected. Mrs. McCann, weeping, asked her husband what his wishes were as to his burial, after the last act in the tragedy was over. "Begad, I'm not dead yet!" says Felix, "a man born to be drowned will never be hung!" He also requested her to dry up her tears, as she had "spilled water enough around there already."
It is understood that an effort will be made to prevail upon the Governor to commute McCann's sentence to imprisonment for life. Chenango Union
Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 29, 1879
Death
SMITH: In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th inst. Mrs. Ruth B. Smith aged 96 years 1 months and six days.
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