Guerdon Palmer Bowers
Utica Saturday Globe, March 1901
Guerdon Palmer Bowers
1832 - 1901
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: At the residence of his son-in-law, Andrew Dassance, on Grove avenue in this village, Guerdon P. Bowers died Saturday last, aged 71. Though able to be about until the past six weeks, he had been ailing for a year or more from an affection of the heart. Mr. Bowers was a native of Norwich and spent the first 50 years of his life here, following the occupation of carpenter since early manhood. About 21 years ago he went to Iowa, where he remained for 16 years, during which his wife died. About five years ago he returned to Norwich and had since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Dassance. Previous to going west, both Mr. and Mrs. Bowers took an active interest in religious work, being prominent members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Bowers was always regarded as a man of strict integrity and uprightness of character, a kind and indulgent husband and father and a steadfast friend. Besides his daughter, he is survived by a son, Charles Bowers, of Council Bluffs, Ia. Palmer Bowers and Mrs. Lucy Tanner, of North Norwich; Mrs. Charles Levee, of Plymouth, and Ephraim Bowers, of this village, were cousins. Funeral services were held form his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating. Interment was in Mount Hope.
John S. Hicks
Oxford Times, May 25, 1864
The sad intelligence of the death of John S. Hicks, formerly with the firm of Balcom & Hicks of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], is confirmed by private letters to his friends. Mr. Hicks early volunteered into the service, and repeatedly proved by his gallantry and bravery upon the battle field, his sincere devotion to the union, and that he possessed those qualities which constitute the true soldier and the tried patriot. At the time of his death Mr. Hicks was a member of Company E. 61st N.Y.V., and had been promoted to a second lieutenancy by Governor Seymour, although it is doubtful whether his commission had reached him at the time of his death. He had seen much service, was taken prisoner at the second battle of Bull Run, and confined in the Libby Prison at Richmond. he received a ball in the thigh which passed around the bone, and which was not extracted until he had been removed from Richmond to hospital in Philadelphia, and then only after much painful and unavailing effort. Although he could easily have avoided further service, Mr. Hicks after his recovery returned to the field, and on the 8th inst. at the early age of 22, fell a martyr to his heroic devotion to his country. In common with many others we can bear witness to the generous and manly traits of the deceased as a citizen, to which he has superadded what is above all praise, the unclouded honors of the Republic's heroic dead. Mr. Hicks leaves a father and numerous friends at Norwich, his native place.
John Hicks
Chenango Telegraph, February 4, 1875
DIED: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning, January 31, 1875, John Hicks, aged 55 years. Mr. Hicks was born in England, and emigrated to this village in the year 1837. Here he has resided ever since, though he has visited the land of his birth four or five times. He was well known by most of our people, and though his walk has been an humble one, he has proved himself one of the most worthy and useful among us. Whatever position in life it has been his fortune to fill, we believe we but re-echo the verdict of all--He filed it well. His kind offices in sickness and health will never be forgotten, indeed in every station he will be missed. He was an affectionate husband and son, a warm friend, a kind neighbor, a good citizen, a Christian gentleman and an honest man. He has gone to his rest and the reward with followeth.
George L. Steele
Chenango Telegraph, February 4, 1875
George L. Steele, an old and well-known printer of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died in New York at an early hour yesterday (Friday) morning, aged 54 years. Mr. Steele came to this city from New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], in 1843, and entered the office of the Liberty Press. Not long after he became connected with the Herald, where he was employed for many years as collector, mailing clerk and compositior. He understood his trade thoroughly, and was among the best printers of that time. He was republican in politics, very strong in his convictions, and labored actively in the third ward, where he resided. Subsequently he became interested in a paper mill in New Berlin, we believe, and in 1861, accepted a position in the New York custom house, where he has since proved an efficient and faithful servant. Of late he held an important position in the warehouse department of the custom house. Two sons and a daughter were born to Mr. Steele during his stay in this city, and they, with his wife, survive to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. His many friends in this city will learn of his death with unfeigned sorrow, and will always hold his memory in grateful remembrance. His funeral will take place at Bergen, New Jersey, at 3 P.M., tomorrow--Utica Herald.
The remains of Mr. Steele were brought to this place on Tuesday last, thence taken to New Berlin for interment. The many friends and acquaintances of Mr. S. in this county will heartily concur in the commendations of the Herald.
Harriet E. Sanford
Chenango Telegraph, February 4, 1875
DIED: At Decorah, Iowa, Mrs. Harriet E. Sanford, aged 67 years 8 months. Mrs. Sanford will be remembered by our citizens as the widow of the late Augustus Sanford, who formerly figured very extensively in our village and county as a merchant and business man generally. Mrs. S. has spent the last five years with her son Walter at Decorah. Her remains were accompanied by him to this place for interment. Mrs. S. was well-known in our midst as a woman of rare Christian culture and beloved by all for her kindness of heart and womanly virtues. Though for so many years removed from us her memory is green in the hearts of all who knew her.
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