Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 21, 1879
Marriage
STEWART - HOLCOMB: At the house of the bride's father, Ira Holcomb, Esq in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by the Rev. S. Scoville, A. Bert Stewart and Miss Sue A. Holcomb both of Plymouth.
Deaths
WIDGER: In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] May 16 of heart disease, Mr. William Widger aged 79 years.
CHENEY: Mrs. Sarah Bristol Cheney wife of P.D. Cheney of Oneida [Madison Co. NY] and daughter of Rev. Dr. D.W. Bristol, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] died at Oneida on Monday morning at the age of 41 years. She had been an invalid for more than ten years.
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LOTTRIDGE: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] May 8th 1879 at the residence of her stepson, Orson R. Lottridge, Esq. Mrs. Betsey Lottridge, aged 74 years, 6 months and 8 days.
She was a widow of William Lottridge, who died April 20th, 1865 and to whom she was married in 1842 at her home in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY]. Immediately after marriage, she came here to preside over her husband's house and family and never once removed from the homestead until death took her away. For a few years past her health has been gradually failing and repeated paralytic shocks had impaired her mental faculties. But the unseen hand has kindly lifted the cloud, and its weight will oppress her no more. Together with life's pleasures, she had her full share of its trials and sorrows, chief among which was the loss of her only son, Prentiss, who died in the Army hospital, December 19th, --- from the effects of a gunshot wound. Yet she bore it uncomplainingly because she trusted in God. She was a member of the Congregational Church, having identified herself with its faith in her early girlhood days. She loved church devotedly and her religious principles were deep and abiding, while she possessed that greatest of all gifts the "charity that thinketh no evil." She was modest and unassuming and never paraded her many virtues before the world, and she faithfully discharged the duties that came within her sphere. The children, to whom she filled a mother's place, honor and revere her memory, knowing that a pure true, Christian woman passed away from this world when her spirit took its flight. M.R.W.
News Item
Officer Allen of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] was in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] last week in search of a runaway girl who had eloped from her home in Cazenovia with a young man belonging to a roving band of Gypsies that have infested that town the past winter. We clip the following from the Cazenovia Republican which tells the whole story.
"A band of Gypsies, consisting of a father, mother and two sons, have lived in Brunder Hollow the past winter, occupying an old schoolhouse which stands near a new one recently built. The youngest of the young men, who is twenty-four years of age, has been a frequent visitor at the home of David Reed, who lives in that vicinity. The object of his visits was to see a young girl, only twelve years old, whom he was free to say he desired to marry. He was told by the parents of the girl that he could not marry their daughter and was given to understand that he was not a welcome visitor. In answer to which he made some threats saying that if the parents interfered, he would put some bloody bullets through them. The girl was sent to school, but notwithstanding the teacher's and parents' remonstrance, considerable of her time was spent with the Gypsies. They finally succeeded in enticing her away. On Thursday, April 24, the young man with the girl left the Hollow. The rest of the Gypsies did not leave until Monday the 28th ult. They claim to be innocent in the matter, though they admit that they furnished a team for the couple to drive, some food for them to eat, and fixed the girl's clothing before they left. A search was commenced by Mr. Reed as soon as he discovered that fact of his daughter's elopement. He found that they had gone in the direction of Norwich. Justice A.C. Stanton issued a warrant last Friday for the arrest of the young man. Officer Allen went as far as Norwich but failed in finding the couple. The old folks he learned were near Mt. Upton. The whole company will be united, probably, within a few days. Mr. Reed is anxious to get back his daughter, but he is so extremely poor that he will not succeed unless the people take the matter in hand.
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 24, 1879
Marriages
WATERS - ST. JOHN: In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] May 15th at the home of the bride, by Rev. H.M. Ladd, Mr. Charles S. Waters of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Julia St. John.
Under its appropriate heading in today's Telegraph will be found the announcement of the marriage of Mr. Charles S. Waters, the gentlemanly and popular manager of the Western Union and Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph offices in this village and Miss Julia B. St. John, the accomplished daughter of W.S. St. John, Esq. of Walton. The wedding was attended at the homestead and was a joyous, happy affair. The attendance was confined to immediate friends, the presents were many and valuable and the well filled tables gave sociality and zest to the pleasant occasion. Mr. W. has arrived at his home in this village and presumed his official duties. the Telegraph as well as his many other friends heap congratulations cheerfully upon the happy couple. We are glad to welcome Mrs. W. to our village.
Deaths
WINSOR: In Danielsonville, Conn. on the 16th inst. Stephen Harding Winsor in his 69th year. Formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].
McCORMICK: In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] May 17th of consumption, Mr. Thomas McCormick aged about 38 years.
Our obituary notices contain the death of Thomas McCormick of this village whose death occurred on Saturday last, after a lingering illness of consumption. He was a young man of more than ordinary talents, though in the struggle of life, he had no opportunity to develop them. When the war broke out he entered the service and did good work. Returning with his regiment, he has since resided in this village for most of the time until his death. He was buried from St. Patrick's Church on Sunday afternoon last, a large congregation attesting the respect in which he was held. His death adds another to the large list of soldier's graves which are gratefully remembered by his surviving comrades and the patriotic citizens generally.
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Two well-known Utica [Oneida Co. NY] young men were drowned in Oneida lake at North Bay [Oneida Co. NY] on Thursday morning, while fishing, under the following circumstances.
Four boys named Augustus McConnell, Wallace McConnell, N.L. Bassett and Alfred Dent were in a boat fishing near the middle of the lake, when seeing a loon, they commenced firing at it and while doing so had occasion to change positions in the boat. There was a strong wind prevailing at the time, and a wave striking the boat capsized it. All of the boys with the exception of Dent were good swimmers, especially Wallace McConnell. They clung to the bottom of the boat and shouted lustily for help. The lake is very wide, however, and there are no houses near. John Bryant, an experienced fisherman who lives on the railroad and in the house nearest to the scene of the accident, had just landed, and was going into the house for breakfast. He heard the boys shout in the distance but presumed they were simply shouting over their luck in fishing. The boat to which the boys clung was drifting toward the shore, but the waves ran high, and their strength was failing. Finally, Wallace, the younger of the McConnell boys, being a good swimmer, thought he would swim ashore and summon help for the others. He struck out boldly, but had not gone far, when, tired out, he sank. The others retained their hold on the boat for about an hour after the accident occurred, when Bassett was seized with cramps and sank. Bryant on coming out of his house, heard the cries of the boys and this time became aware of their danger. He immediately took his boat and brought Dent and Augustus McConnell safely to shore. The boys drowned were both 16 years of age. Active search is being made for their bodies, but up to the late hour Friday, they had not been recovered. The young men rescued, though greatly prostrated, have fully recovered.
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