Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, April 19, 1879
Marriage
TEFFT - FREEMAN: In Williamstown, N.Y., [Oswego Co.] April 13th, by Rev. A.M. Shaw, Mr. LaDell S. Tefft Agent and Operator R.W. & O.R.R. and Miss Nellie L. Freeman all of Williamstown.
On the 13th inst. LaDell S. Tefft, formerly a typo in this office, and now Agent and Operator on the R.W. & O.R.R., led to the altar Miss Nellie L. Freeman, one of Williamstown's fairest and most accomplished daughters. We extend our congratulations, Dell, and may you and yours ever enjoy the happiness and increasing prosperity of which every true printer is richly deserving.
Deaths
PARKER: In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] April 13, 1879, Asa J. Parker aged 2 years, 11 months and 14 days.
GLAZIER: In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] April 15, 1879, Olive A. Glazier aged 47 years and 10 months.
McLAUGHLIN: In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] April 15, 1879, Margaret McLaughlin aged 65 years.
Mrs. McLaughlin had been a resident of this town for twenty-two years. She had professed her faith in Christ by uniting with the Methodist Episcopal Church in the place of her former residence. She was the mother of five children, three of whom survive her. Her oldest son gave his life for his country in the War of the Rebellion. A few years later she was called to part with a much-loved daughter who died while on a visit to friends in Philadelphia, Pa. The religion she professed was apparently her support in the trials of life, as well as in the prospect of death. Her last hours were marked with peaceful resignation and her friends sorrow not as those without hope, for "Those who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."
BOWERS: In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Bertha May [Bowers] daughter of Eugene and Nellie Bowers, aged 6 years 7 months and 5 days.
Death has again invaded our community, and the flower of another family has been taken from us. We are left to mourn the loss of one whose presence has been an inspiration to loving hearts and faithful friends. But we mourn not as those "which have no hope." We have much assurance that the soul of little Bertha had been prepared for her change and that she had already learned to love and trust the Shepherd of her soul. Although not yet seven years old, yet she displayed a wonderful love for the Sunday School and took especial delight in the reading of God's word. She could repeat with great accuracy several of the stories of the Old Testament and the 23d psalm in full. She was a kind, affectionate and loving daughter and in her life manifested qualities of mind especially commendable in one so young. Her absence will long be felt in the family and in the immediate circle of her friends. But it is the call of God gathering in the Lambs of His flock. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community and the prayers of the Christians. It is a sad loss and will fall with terrible force upon the heart of her father who is absent in Kansas, where he meant to prepare a home for her whom he will never see again until the Heavenly Father shall call him to meet her above. God has called her to a heavenly Mansion already prepared for her. W.W. D.
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 15, 1879
Marriages
FULLER - FERGUSON: At the home of the bride's father, May 10, 1879, by the Rev. D.N. Grummon, Chester J. Fuller of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and Anna B. Ferguson of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].
GREEN - PECK: On Wednesday, May 14, 1879, by the Rev. D.N. Grummon, at the home of -?- Peck, Esq. his daughter Kate M. Peck to Robert E. Green of Jorden, N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY].
BROWER - SHERWOOD: At the home of the bride's parents in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 11, 1879, by Rev. James Ryder, Hiram Brower and Miss Ida M. Sherwood.
The marriage of Hiram C. Brower of Sauquoit, N.Y. [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Ida M. Sherwood of this place was solemnized Sunday evening at the home of the bride and was witnessed by a small company of relatives and friends. Your humble servant acted as groomsman while our better half filled the important position of bridesmaid. Everything passed off very pleasantly, and after the ceremony by Rev. James Ryder, the guests partook of a fine supper, which had been prepared. Were it not that it was our sister we would no doubt make extensive comments upon the affair, but modesty forbids, and we simply congratulate the happy couple with the wish that as life appears full of sunshine to them now, that no dark cloud may ever dim their horizon. the twain took their leave the next morning for Sauquoit, their future home, and as we witnessed their departure on the early morning train, we could not but feel that our sister was truly happy in the love of her worthy young husband.
Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY: Mr. Charles Ackly of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Effie Kelley were joined in marriage a short time since. They have our best wishes for a bright and happy future filled with the choicest of life's blessings and may their troubles, which often cluster so thickly around one's pathway down the journey of life, be little ones.
Death
SMITH: In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] May 4th, Julia M. [Smith] wife of Samuel Smith, aged 50 years.
BIRDSALL: Mrs. William Birdsall of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] died on Monday night. Mrs. B. was a noble woman and universally beloved. Mr. Birdsall in his great bereavement has the sympathy of a host of friends. Several of our citizens attended the funeral at Otego on Wednesday.
BALLARD: Masonville, Delaware Co. NY: A death of startling suddenness occurred near the village last week. Mr. Selah R. Ballard left his house on Wednesday morning to work in the field. Not returning at the usual hour, a member of the family was sent to look for him. Mr. B. was discovered at the place where he had been at work lying upon the ground in an unconscious state. He was removed to his house and a physician summoned who succeeded in restoring consciousness, but beyond that he never rallied and died within an hour.
Rockwell's Mills, Chenango Co. NY: This place has been a subject of many deaths for the last few weeks among whom was Mrs. H. Truesdale. Her funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], the 29th day of April. Mrs. M.T. Houck whose illness we have spoken of in previous correspondence. Her funeral was held at her home on Wednesday last. She had been a long and hard sufferer, but death at last released her. They both leave many mourning friends who have the sympathy of all.
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