Lieutenant Max Wagner
Utica Saturday Globe, October 1900
Lieut. Max Wagner, U.S.A.
Former Norwich Boy Meets Death in the Philippines
Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 6, 1900
Clement S. Wagner, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], has received news of the death in the Philippines on Monday of his brother, Lieutenant Max Wagner. The message came from Lieutenant Wagner's widow in Boston, who was notified of his death by the War Department. No details were given, but it is supposed the Lieutenant was killed. The last letter from him, received about a month ago, was written from one of the southern provinces. Lieutenant Wagner was born in North Carolina thirty-seven years ago. When a boy he came north and was educated at Norwich academy and a military school. He served six years in the signal service of the regular army at Fort Meyer and later was with the Weather Bureau at Washington. At the breaking out of the Spanish war he left his position at Washington, volunteered in the Signal Service and served several months in Cuba and Porto Rico. At the close of the war he was honorably discharged and in November, 1898, visited his relatives in Norwich. A little later he was placed in charge of the signal corps of the 26th Infantry, was commissioned a lieutenant, and ordered with the regiment to the Philippines. He leaves a widow and two children in Boston, besides his mother, Mrs. Julia E.S. Wagner, and a brother, Clement S. Wagner, of Norwich. Another brother, William, S. Wagner, formerly of Norwich, now resides in Baldwinsville.
Died For Old Glory
Lieutenant Wagner Shot Down From Ambush by Insurgents
Auburn Weekly, November 30, 1900
A letter to the Standard from its correspondent with the Twenty-sixth Infantry in the Philippines gives a detailed account of the death of Second Lieutenant Max Wagner of that regiment, who was killed on the evening of October 2, while en route to Santa Barbara from Jaro with Private Lamoreux, his orderly. The two men were attacked by insurgents hidden in the bamboo brush. At the first volley Private Lamoreux asked Lieutenant Wagner what they would and the gallant officer replied "fight." Both sprung from their horses but the next instant the young lieutenant fell dead with a bullet in the brain. Lamoreux rode to Santa Barbara and reported the affair. A scouting party was at once sent out and found the body in the rear of an old shack. All of his valuables and weapons had been taken. The funeral was held on the afternoon of October 3 from the residence of Colonel Rice, commanding the Twenty-sixth infantry at Jaro. Lieutenant Wagner leaves a wife and two children at West Medford, Mass.
Aurelia Sophia Camp passed away early Monday afternoon in the peace of her quiet home, after having been confined to her bed since the 14th of September. She was the daughter of Carlton Humphrey of Norfolk and Mary Payne of New Hartford. Her parents lived in South Norfolk and attended church in Winchester until they moved in 1818 to Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], where she was born Sept. 27, 1823, and where she spent the early part of her life. Mrs. Camp had a natural love for study, a retentive memory and a gift for music. She was born in those days when to the majority it meant a struggle financially to have a higher education. All her life she regretted that she could not have had the privilege of a course of study at Mt. Holyoke seminary, the cost of the entire year of board and tuition at that time being only $50. While her parents could have easily defrayed her expenses there, they could not see the value of a higher education for their daughter. She was largely self-educated, teaching school during the summer to earn money to defray the expense of attending the academy in her own town winters, and later the academy in Oxford N.Y., where she also taught. In 1849 she came to Ellington, this state, to teach in a boarding school, her branches being music, history and mathematics. After five years there she was called to Ohio, but after one year returned to Ellington as lady principal, remained until induced by her cousin, J.J. Whiting, to come to Winsted. Here she had private pupils in music, and here she met and afterwards married Moses Camp of the firm of M.&C.J. Camp. She has been a widow since 1875. In the Hartford Courant of Jan. 1, 1909, one of her pupils writes: "The lady who for many years was teacher of music, grammar and French at Ellington is still living in Winsted. She was thorough in her drilling, and it wasn't well for anyone to slight any of her orders." Mrs. Camp was a member of the Second Congregational church and for many years a teacher in its Sunday school. Although not able for several years to attend church, she retained to the end of her life an interest in all its activities. A woman of strong character and deep sympathies, her kindness and charity extended to the remotest parts of the earth, always contributing liberally to foreign missions. It was with no stinted hand she gave her benefactions to many charitable institutions and to those who were in any distress her heart went out in tendered sympathy, followed by helpful ministrations. Her greatest happiness was in giving help to others, even to denying herself, ministering rather than seeking to be ministered unto. She had an intense love of children, and from her thrifty nature came the thought of helping them to acquire the habit of saving by opening bank accounts for over 60 children during her life. She had a fine loyalty to duty, and was on the right side of every question relative to home and church. She had a certain joyousness, and many will remember with what zest when over 80 years of age she entered into the old folks' concert given in 1908 in the Second church and played pieces that she learned 60 years before. No one every heard her complain but whenever during the last years of her life she referred to the lessening of her physical powers she would end with "It might be worse." In her last illness her ruling passion was strongest, never complaining, thinking of the comfort of those who cared of her and frequently asking if there was not someone in need that ought to be helped. The poor, the aged, the sick and the sorrowing will miss her. With her departs out of our daily life one long known, respected and well loved. A noble spirit, a courageous heart and a faithful friend has passed on and entered the church triumphant. [Died in Winsted, Litchfield Co., CT]
Aurelia Sophia (Humphrey) Camp
1823 - 1912
The funeral of Mrs. Moses Camp was largely attended at the Second Congregational chapel this afternoon, attesting in a measure the marked esteem in which the deceased was held by the community. Rev. E.W. Snow officiated. Miss Minnie Edmond sang very effectively "Some Sweet Day." The floral tributes were beautiful. Interment was in the Central cemetery. The honorary bearers were R.E. Holmes, I.R. Griswold, G.M. Carrington, B.F. Dickerman, Elbert L. Gay of Winsted and W.H. Moseley of Columbus, O. The active bearers were Stuart B. Camp, D.L. Vaill, T.H. Bronson, A.L. Clark, E.P. Jones and R.W. Holmes. Among the friends present were Frank Humphrey and Mrs. Tobey of Bainbridge, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Moseley of Columbus, O., Mrs. Fannie Shrack of Auburn, R.I. During the service Rev. Mr. Snow made use of the following tribute written by a relative of Mrs. Camp:Aurelia Sophia Camp passed away early Monday afternoon in the peace of her quiet home, after having been confined to her bed since the 14th of September. She was the daughter of Carlton Humphrey of Norfolk and Mary Payne of New Hartford. Her parents lived in South Norfolk and attended church in Winchester until they moved in 1818 to Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], where she was born Sept. 27, 1823, and where she spent the early part of her life. Mrs. Camp had a natural love for study, a retentive memory and a gift for music. She was born in those days when to the majority it meant a struggle financially to have a higher education. All her life she regretted that she could not have had the privilege of a course of study at Mt. Holyoke seminary, the cost of the entire year of board and tuition at that time being only $50. While her parents could have easily defrayed her expenses there, they could not see the value of a higher education for their daughter. She was largely self-educated, teaching school during the summer to earn money to defray the expense of attending the academy in her own town winters, and later the academy in Oxford N.Y., where she also taught. In 1849 she came to Ellington, this state, to teach in a boarding school, her branches being music, history and mathematics. After five years there she was called to Ohio, but after one year returned to Ellington as lady principal, remained until induced by her cousin, J.J. Whiting, to come to Winsted. Here she had private pupils in music, and here she met and afterwards married Moses Camp of the firm of M.&C.J. Camp. She has been a widow since 1875. In the Hartford Courant of Jan. 1, 1909, one of her pupils writes: "The lady who for many years was teacher of music, grammar and French at Ellington is still living in Winsted. She was thorough in her drilling, and it wasn't well for anyone to slight any of her orders." Mrs. Camp was a member of the Second Congregational church and for many years a teacher in its Sunday school. Although not able for several years to attend church, she retained to the end of her life an interest in all its activities. A woman of strong character and deep sympathies, her kindness and charity extended to the remotest parts of the earth, always contributing liberally to foreign missions. It was with no stinted hand she gave her benefactions to many charitable institutions and to those who were in any distress her heart went out in tendered sympathy, followed by helpful ministrations. Her greatest happiness was in giving help to others, even to denying herself, ministering rather than seeking to be ministered unto. She had an intense love of children, and from her thrifty nature came the thought of helping them to acquire the habit of saving by opening bank accounts for over 60 children during her life. She had a fine loyalty to duty, and was on the right side of every question relative to home and church. She had a certain joyousness, and many will remember with what zest when over 80 years of age she entered into the old folks' concert given in 1908 in the Second church and played pieces that she learned 60 years before. No one every heard her complain but whenever during the last years of her life she referred to the lessening of her physical powers she would end with "It might be worse." In her last illness her ruling passion was strongest, never complaining, thinking of the comfort of those who cared of her and frequently asking if there was not someone in need that ought to be helped. The poor, the aged, the sick and the sorrowing will miss her. With her departs out of our daily life one long known, respected and well loved. A noble spirit, a courageous heart and a faithful friend has passed on and entered the church triumphant. [Died in Winsted, Litchfield Co., CT]
Dr. Richard E. Clark
1845 - 1915
[Funeral services for Dr.] Richard E Clark were held from the home on Saturday at 12:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. George G. Perrins, a former rector of Christ church and close friend of the deceased. A large number of sorrowing friends and neighbors gathered to pay their respects to one who had for so many years held a warm place in their hearts. Dr. Clark had been a lifelong resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and was nearly 79 years of age having been born on Oct. 18th, 1845, an eminent and skillful physician since 1868, until failing health compelled him to retire from active practice. For the pat few years he had been a great sufferer from rheumatism but patiently bore all pain and trials and had been most tenderly cared for by his devoted wife and other members of the family. The end came suddenly, death having been due to cerebral hemorrhage. He will be sadly missed from the home circle and also by outside friends who have been loyal and stood by him until the last. Dr Clark had been a member of the Masonic fraternity for many years, a member of Skenando Lodge, I.O.O.F., County Treasurer for two terms and Vestryman of Christ Church for several years. He s survived by is wife, a twin brother, Dr. Paris G. Clark of Unadilla, and an elder brother, John, of Utica. Beautiful flowers told in a silent way of the love and esteem of friends for the departed, among them being a pillow of Easter lilies form the family bearing the words, "Our Loved one;" a square and compass from Freedom lodge, F.&A.M. of Unadilla, of which he was a member; a square and compass of sweet peas and carnations from the Masons of Guilford; a wreath of galax and calla lilies from Skenando Lodge, I.O.O.F. Guilford. The casket was completely covered with calla lilies the gift of Dr. and Mrs. J.G. Ganow and Mrs. Samuel A. Delavan and family, and a beautiful spray of Eater lilies from Dr. G.A. Evans of Brooklyn. Beside these there was a large profusion of carnations, sweet peas, etc., from loving friends. Interment was made in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY] by the side of kindred dead.
Edgar Babcock
Chenango Union, January 3, 1884
Sunday morning, December 23d, Bro. Edgar Babcock, of South new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], after a protracted illness, in which he suffered much, passed peacefully away. His loss will be deeply felt in the community, as a friend, benefactor and citizen. More deeply still will his loss be felt in the church, where he has long stood as a firm pillar, faithfully laboring and liberally contributing for the advancement of Christ's kingdom. To him, Zion was most precious. He loved her ordinances and rejoiced in her prosperity. But most of all will he be missed in the Sunday School. Here, for many years, he has labored faithfully and efficiently as Superintendent. He was a careful and critical student of the Bible, and always came before his school filled with wise instruction, helpful suggestions, and deep, spiritual truths. His life has ever been full of activity, full of Christian enterprise. he has gone to his rich reward, but his works still remain to bear truthful witness of his life and character. For the benefit of his many friends, we sketch a few features of his life. He was born April 2d, 1821, at South New Berlin, son of Chester Babcock. At the age of seventeen he experienced religion under the preaching of Rev. J .B. Swan; united with the Baptist church at South New Berlin, Rev. J.H. Chamberlin, pastor; April 30th, 1845, he was married to Miss Julia Goodrich, daughter of Jeremiah Goodrich, of South New Berlin, and a year after removed to Woodford county, Illinois, where he followed teaching for about three years. In the fall of 1849 he was elected County Clerk, and served eight years; also served four years as School Commissioner; was appointed Commissioner of "Swamp Lands" and served until all lands were sold; was postmaster at the county seat for two years; took the United States census of Woodford for 1860; was Township Treasurer of the school fund of Metamora for seventeen years. After this he served one year as Town Clerk, and one as Supervisor; was two years President of the Board of Trustees of Metamora. His health failing, he returned to New York, where he has resided fifteen years, having resided twenty-four years in Illinois. In the Church and Sunday School, also, his life has ever been full of activity and usefulness. he leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. Their deep sorrow calls for receives our warmest sympathy.
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