Obituaries (Me, Mi) MHD Collection

 

A.E. Merritt, son of Peter Merritt and Hannah Sniffin, was born August 27, 1858, at Newton Hollow [Chenango Co., NY], and passed away very suddenly Saturday evening, June 6, 1931, being 72 years, 9 months and 21 days.  Mr. Merritt enjoyed the best of health, and up to the time of his death had not employed a physician, nor been confined to his bed on account of sickness for many years with the exception of when he fell from a load of straw about three years ago and broke his collar bone.  He had been out mowing lawns and doing odd jobs on Saturday afternoon and seemed to be in the best of health.  When he was stricken he was carrying a post to put up a mail box for a neighbor and he dropped dead at the door of the neighbor's house.  On November 27, 1878 he was united in marriage to Betsey J. Gould.  After Mr. Merritt quit the farm he bought a house in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] where he and Mrs. Merritt lived up to the time of his death.  He was the father of seven children:  Mrs. L.E. Crawford, Glen Castle; Chester L., of Binghamton; Elmer of West Windsor; Mrs. Ralph Sherman of East Afton; Raymond of Vallonia Springs; Mrs. Francis Jones, Binghamton and Lewis of Chenango Forks all of whom with his wife and thirty-five grandchildren survive him.  It is a remarkable and enviable record to have such a large family and this being the first death.  Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Merritt celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with all their children present.  Mr. Merritt accepted Christ as his personal Savior the fall of 1926 and was baptized and united with the First Baptist Church of Afton.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon with prayer at the house at 2 o'clock and at the First Baptist Church at 2:30 with the pastor Rev. Lester D. Huxtable in charge.  Mrs. Chamberlin and Mrs. Huxtable sang "Sometime We'll Understand" and "No Burdens Yonder."  Pallbearers were four of the sons. Friends of the church and community extend to the family their deep sympathy. 

 

Elmer Merritt, aged about 45 years, who resides on the Edwards farm, one mile from Damascus [Broome Co. NY], on the east side of the Susquehanna below Windsor, was fatally injured Monday forenoon.  Mr. Merritt, at the time of the accident, was helping a Mr. Smith of Damascus in repairing an old barn.  They were jacking it up in order to do some repairs underneath, and Mr. Merritt was working with a jackscrew when in some unaccountable manner his head came in contact with a large timber and the jack with sufficient force as to crush the skull.  Mr. Smith, who was working with him, heard his shriiek and went at once to his assistance.  He was found lying near the jack.  His hat and some hair were wedged between some timbers and the top of the jack screw.  How it got there is a mystery.  It is supposed that a timber slipped from under the jack throwing him forward and his head was caught as the building settled.  Drs. Stillson and Armstrong of Windsor were immediately summoned but could not restore him to consciousness and he died about two hours after the accident.  Mr. Merritt was well known in Harpursville and vicinity, as he has lived near Nineveh and Centre Village nearly all his life.  His father met his death in an accident at Tunnel several years ago by being run over by the Nineveh "pusher" on which he was working at the time.  He leaves a wife and five small children and a mother, Mrs. A. Couse of Welton Street, also a sister living near Greene.  [published December 2, 1909]

 

Miss Carrie Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller of North Colesville [Broome Co., NY] died on Friday morning, Jan. 12th, aged 23 years.  The funeral was on Sunday at two o'clock from the New Ohio church and conducted by Funeral Director J.A. Kark.  Rev. G.A. Williams officiated.  [MHD notation:  d. 1900]

 

On January 12, 1900, closed the life of Carrie Electa Miller, aged 23 years.  Miss Miller was one of those young ladies whom to know is to love.  At an early age she chose for herself the life of a teacher.  How well she filled the position is told by the love of her pupils and their parents as well.  Her ambition was to go on in her chosen vocation and ascend the heights of knowledge.  She was ever kind, gentle, quiet, patient and affectionate.  During her last sickness, which was long and painful, she never complained or murmured.  It is with thankful hearts we remember that she had given her heart to her Savior.  Her many words of counsel and hope will long live in the hearts of her associates and serve to stronger unite the bonds of friendship.  In her death her parents lose a loving daughter, her sister and brother an affectionate sister, her associates a true friend.  Did I say lost?  --not lost, but saved; no harm can reach her.  She is where sickness and sorrow cannot enter.  Her influence, together with the thought that she is now waiting and watching for loved ones left behind, is but a strong incentive for those that remain to make sure the high calling and secure not only her companionship for eternity but the blessed love of God who so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believed in Him might not perish, but have everlasting life.

 

In Memorium

"Truly we were again reminded that the

old must die and the young may die"

As our young and much esteemed friend Carrie Miller passed to the Higher life at the age of twenty-three summers.  For months disease had been baffling the skill of some of our most eminent physicians; aided by most careful nursing.  Patiently she yielded to any treatment that gave any promise of relief.  On the morning of January 12th, the tenement that held that God given soul gave way.  Her father went into the room; the nurse was at the bedside.  She was quiet, and asked for her brother, George.  He was soon there--the family was summoned; her lips moved--perhaps in prayer, or asking them to deliver a message to him whose hopes were soon to be blasted.  May the light joy and peace that shines down upon him from the clear sky of her young sweet life be an inspiration of his days.  Besides him she leaves a father, mother, a sister, Mrs. Edna Miller Beardsley, and a brother, George.  The last tribute of respect was paid to all that was mortal of this loved member of their family on the following Sabbath--comforting words were spoken by the pastor, Rev. Williams.  The floral contributions of the Red Men, of which her brother was a member, spoke words of love and respect.  The twenty-three pink roses which the Grange arranged for the burial showed that each year of her short earth life was marked by the fragrant roses; also the neighbors and friends paid their tribute with flowers and tears.  Carrie was the youngest daughter of Harvey and Susan Miller.  She was a very brilliant scholar from a little girl, when attending the district school, manifested at an early age the ability of becoming a teacher.  A license was granted her at the age of sixteen.  She proved a successful teacher.  At the expiration of her license she entered the training class of Windsor academy, then again resumed her duties as teacher, of which she was ranked as one of the best.  Was a member of the Grange at North Colesville, of which she always in her quiet unassuming manner manifested a willingness to aid in any work that tended to uplift.  The Epworth league was organized in the church some five years ago.  Carrie became a member of which we had reason to be proud.  She was always at her post to read, write or speak.  She prepared her essays with much care, showing that the Bible was one of her closest companions.  The last time she was from home she attended the Quarterly meeting at New Ohio.  She partook of the Lord's supper as a manifestation of her peace with all and a desire to lead a Christian life.  We feel that Carrie's straight-forward, earnest life is worthy of commendation, therefore she was better prepared to enter upon the heavenly one.  We would commend all those that mourn to the gospel of Christ which tells us "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."  Mrs. H.L. Kasson

 

Mrs. Harvey Miller died at her home here on Tuesday afternoon Sept. 16th, after an illness of several months.  Her funeral was held at the home on Thursday at 2 o'clock.  Rev. C.A. Hubbell of Walton officiating.  J.A. Kark & Son having charge of the remains.  Burial was in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  She leaves to mourn her loss, besides a husband, one daughter Mrs. C.F. Beardsley and one son, George Miller, all of this place.  [MHD notation:  d. 1913]

 

Mrs. Ida A. Miller, wife of L.C. Miller, died at her home in North Fenton [Broome Co., NY] Wednesday night.  Her age was 64 years.  She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Mowrey and one sister, Mrs. John Encie, both of North Fenton.  The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late home and burial will be in the cemetery at North Fenton [Broome Co., NY].  [published June 16, 1910]

Mrs. Ida M. Miller died Thursday morning, March 4th, 1937 at her home in Pearl street  in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The deceased was the widow of the late Henry Miller and was born Jan. 22, 1869 in Coventryville, the daughter of George and Maria Hodge.  She was a resident of Bainbridge for about 50 years and was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal Church during her entire life.  Mrs. Miller is survived by three nephews, Earl and Burton Hodge of Coventry and Floyd Hodge of Whitney Point, and  a niece, Mrs. Julia McPherson of West Bainbridge, a step-son, W.H. Miller of Elmira, N.Y., and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral was held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Colwell's funeral home with the Rev. George N. Underwood officiating.  Interment was in the Coventry Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Raymond Miller, 18, of Edson, Town of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died at 3:07 a.m. Sunday, of injuries received in a two-car accident near Chenango Forks Saturday night.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Charles Hayes of Edson; his father, Herman Miller of Hornell; his grandmother, Mrs. H. Miller of Dalton, Pa.  The body was removed to the George H. Scholderer Home for Funerals, 269 Chenango Street.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.  [published Dec. 1, 1947]