Obituaries (May 24)

Loren Doing

Utica Saturday Globe, June 16, 1906

 

Loren Doing

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of six months, Loren Doing died at his home on Miller street, from cancer of the stomach on Friday morning of last week.  For 18 years Mr. Doing had been in the employ of the Ontario & Western Railroad as a carpenter.  He was a genial companion and a good workman and his death is mourned by many friends. At the funeral services on Sunday afternoon there was a large attendance, the Car Workers' Union, of which deceased was a member, being present in a body.  There were many beautiful floral pieces, among them a pillow from the car workers, and another pillow, wreaths and bouquets of cut flowers from neighbors and friends, including the class of 1906 in Norwich High School, of which a granddaughter, Miss Alice Hare, is a member.  Deceased was born in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], September 23, 1836, and was the eldest son of Horace and Sally Blackman Doing.  He was united in marriage, February 24, 1858, to Emily J. Thompson, who survives him with five children, Mrs. Joseph Keithline, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Mrs. Ross Hare, of Binghamton; Mrs. John Dunckel, Mrs. George Hannis and Floyd T. Doing, of this place; also one half-sister, Mrs. Ann Westcott, of Oxford, and one half-brother, George Doing, of Smithville.

 

Frank C. Merchant

1872 - 1909

The funeral services of Frank C. Merchant, were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the home of his sister, Miss Sallie A. Merchant, conducted by Rev Wm. B. Rogers, rector of Christ's church.  The interment took place in the family plot, Guilford cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers were C.F. Ingersoll, Wm. W. Nash, Purley A. Merchant, and F.L. Mead.  Among the floral tributes were a wreath from the operators and roses and chrysanthemums from the train men of the O.&W. station at Norwich.  Mr. Merchant died in that town, Tuesday evening, at the residence of James Brooks, where he boarded, from heart trouble, following an attack of inflammatory rheumatism.  Mr. Merchant had been supplying a vacancy in the O.&W. station at Norwich and had charge of the Guilford station during the summer.  Although not in vigorous health for some time, his illness was of only a few days' duration.  The services at Norwich were in charge of Rev. H.W. Foreman assisted by Rev. Ira Bingham and the O.&W. trainmen were the bearers.  Mr. Merchant was the grandson of Seth S. Rogers, rector of Christ's church, who died here, in 1837 at the same age, that of 37 years  His parents were Marco and Ellen Rogers Merchant, both of whom have passed away and he is survived only by his sister.  At the age of 16, he acted as teacher in the Guilford Centre school and later finished his study of telegraphy and other lines of railroad work in which he became an expert. He has occupied responsible positions at Norwich, Scranton, Pa., Middletown, New York City and other places.  Nearly two years ago he had a serious illness form rheumatism at New York City from which he never completely recovered, and since his return has acted as relief operator at Norwich and other towns.  He was always faithful and painstaking in the discharge of his duties and his kindly, genial disposition won him many friends, not only in his home town but among his associates everywhere.  [Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford, NY]

 

Lucetta Herrick

1842 - 1910

Miss Lucetta Herrick was born at Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and always lived in the place of her birth.  She died very suddenly of heart failure, Sunday morning, Jan. 9th about 4 o'clock.  She had been about her work as usual the previous day and Saturday evening enjoyed a visit with some neighbors who came in for a friendly call.  She retired apparently feeling as well as usual but before daybreak suddenly received the summons to depart this life.  Sister Herrick was a choice and estimable woman and was loved and respected by all who knew her.  For years she had been an active and useful member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Union Valley and, as such, will be missed and mourned by all.  She was an especial favorite with the children and young people in whom she always took a very great interest.  She was the teacher of the Primary class and took great pleasure in looking after the little ones. While not demonstrative she always stood as a firm, true witness for Christ.  She was happy in her knowledge of the truth for she also did the truth.  She was buried from the family home Wednesday following her death.  Rev. G.E. Van Woert, her pastor, officiating.  She has left us but not to be forgotten.  We call her dead but still she lives. her spirit has returned to "the God who gave it" but the fragrance of her devoted life will long be upon the moral atmosphere we breathe.  Her body rests among kindred and friends awaiting the resurrection of the just.  [Buried West Bainbridge Cemetery]