Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 7, 1859
Marriages
In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th ult. by Rev. William Baldwin, Rev. A.M. Shaw of Waddington, St. Lawrence County [NY] to Miss Almira F Nowlen of Oneonta.
In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 22d, by Rev. R. Townsend, Mr. Alfred E. Brand of Prattsville [Greene Co. NY], to Miss Francis Richardson of Unadilla.
In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on Tuesday morning, Oct. 25th, by Rev. I. Butterfield, Matt Parrott of the Anamosa Eureka and formerly of Schoharie [Schoharie Co. NY], to Miss Fannie M. Field of Davenport.
Death
In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 20th ult. of typhoid fever, Mrs. Sullivan wife of Orlando Sullivan, aged 28 years.
Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 14, 1859
Death of Rev. Justus Soule
This worthy Christian minister and brother in Christ, finished his earthly pilgrimage in the city of Moline, Ill., Oct. 25, 1859, aged 52 years. His disease being that of typhoid fever, finished its work in the short space of about ten days. We were permitted to stand by the bedside of this Christian warrior but the day before his death and hear his shouts of triumph as the monster stared him in his face! He died with armor on.
Brother Soule was admitted to the traveling connection in the Oneida Conference, N.Y. in the year 1837, and has labored upon the following charges: Sharon, one year; Middlefield, two; Smyrna, two; New Berlin, two; Oneonta, two; Fry's Bush two, and from this charge he was transferred to the Peoria Conference, Ill, and stationed in the city of Monmouth one year. His next station was at Genesee, where he remained two years, during which time, as usual on his charges, he enjoyed a most gracious revival, receiving about 130 to the fellowship of God's people. Formerly of the same Conference and residing near, it was the privilege of the writer to mingle with him frequently in these joyful scenes, the remembrance of which is even now cheering to the saddened spirit as we write.
At the late session of the Peoria Conference, Br. Soule was stationed at Moline. The conference year had commenced under the most favorable auspices. His sixth and last sermon to his people at which time we were present, was delivered with unusual pathos and power from the words of the Apostle Col. I:28; "whom we preach, warning every man, &c." Cherishing a desire to greet some of his old fellow laborers, now of the Rock River conference during its late session at Calena, he stepped on board a packet and went up and was there taken violently ill with fever, which soon after his return terminated in death. Br. Soule was a successful pastor and preacher and the thousands with whom he has mingled in revival scenes and through whose trumentality many of them were brought into the fold of God, will long remember the trumpet tones and heavenly melody of his voice, as he shouted on the armies of Israel in different places to victory; and even while the "King of Terrors" stared him in the face, the following stanzas echoed from his lips!
"There is my home and portion fair, / My treasure and my heart are there, / And my abiding home. / For me my elder brethren stay, / And angels beckon me away, / And Jesus bids me come.
I come, thy servant, Lord replies, / I come to meet thee in the skies, / And claim my heavenly rest. / Now let the pilgrim's journey end, / Now, O my Saviour, brother, friend, / Receive me to thy breast."
An afflicted wife and three interesting children, though called to mourn the loss of a tender husband and affectionate father, have an inheritance in the upright walk, the fervent prayers, the dying course and triumphant death of him they loved, more valuable than earthly treasures and we trust theirs in turn will also be a life of extended usefulness on earth and a home finally with the blest on high. The people of his new charge feel most keenly the sudden removal of their beloved pastor and the Church generally, as well as his newly adopted Conference one of their most devoted and worthy laborers in the gospel vineyard. May the Great Head of the Chruch sanctify this unexpected bereavement to the good of his dear family, the Chruch, and the world. M.M.Tooke
Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 21, 1859
Marriages
In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the evening of the 16th inst. by Rev. D.L. Pendell, Mr. J.S. Massett to Miss Mary Jane Graves all of this village.
In this town [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 15th inst. by Elder J. Smith, Jr. Mr. D. Vorman Beach to Miss Jane E. Oerall of this town.
Deaths
In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. of typhoid fever, Mr. Daniel Fagin aged 56 years.
In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 30th, Reuben Beals aged 80 years.
In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 25th, Mrs. Polly Allen in the 75th year of her age.
Mr. Nathaniel Bolton died at his residence in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY] on Saturday Dec. 3d, from injuries received on the previous Monday in the woods, while he was engaged in drawing logs. Mr. Bolton had been a member of the Baptist church for 31 years. As a real burthen bearer, a worthy business man, a good neighbor, and an upright citizen, he wild long be remembered and regretted. His age was 45 years and 7 months. Journal
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We copied into our paper of the 25th ult. says the Journal, an account of the burning to death of a Miss Snow, near Middleport, Orleans Co. [NY]. The account was incorrect, as we are informed by letter. The young lady was Miss Francelia Shove daughter of Taber Shove, recently of this county [Otsego Co. NY]. Our informant states:
"While engaged on the 9th Nov. in boiling cider outdoors, the skirt of her dress took fire behind and before she was aware of it, she was enveloped in flames. She ran screaming into the house. Her mother snatched a quilt from the bed and wrapped it about the girl, but she being in such agony, flung up her arms and threw the quilt form her and started to run outdoors. She turned and ran again towards her mother, who stood paralyzed with terror, crying "O, Ma!" which seemed to restore the mother to herself again. She seized and threw a pail of water upon her. t\This not extinguishing the fire, she threw another pail full on her and succeeded in putting out the fire, but not until her clothes were nearly burned from her body, from her waist down. She lingered until Saturday evening the 12th ult. when death relieved her of her sufferings. Miss S. was 16 years old. Mrs. Shove, while endeavoring to extinguish the fire, burned both of her hands very badly, so that up to the date of this she is able to use them but very little. The unfortunate girl retained her senses until the last and died trusting in the merits of the Redeemer."
Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, December 28, 1859
Marriages
In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th inst. at the house of the bride's father, P.C. Burton, by Rev. J. Smith, Jr., Mr. George H. Goodman of Hartford, Conn., to Miss lucy T. Burton, As the happy couple remembered the printer, we predict for them a prosperous voyage upon the ocean of life.
In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], on the 22d day of Dec. by Rev. O. T. Moulton, Johnson Bursin of Oneonta to Sarah Jane Olin of Otego [Otsego Co. NY]. The printer was handsomely remembered by the above parties.
Death
Mr. Delos Cooke of Girard, Penn., formerly of this county [Otsego Co. NY] left his home on the 20th inst. to visit his only brother, Elder J. Cooke of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY]. When half a mile from home, he was discovered to be dying. He was taken back to his house as soon as possible, where one breath closed the scene. It was supposed to be disease of the heart. he was 37 years of age and was an intelligent man and a Christian.
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