Obituaries (August 10)

Clarence A. Cary

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1901

 

 

Clarence A. Cary

1850 - 1901

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Clarence A. Cary, who died at  his home on Silver street last Friday morning after a lingering illness was one of the best known residents of Norwich.  Mr. Cary was the only and devoted son of Albert Cary and was born in Norwich April 11, 1850.  At the age of 13 he entered the office of the Western Union Telegraph Company as messenger boy and after a few months succeeded to the position of operator, which duties he continued to perform during the remainder of the war period and until 1866; when he went to Milwaukee to accept a position as operator in the dispatcher's office of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad.  After becoming skilled in the knowledge and duties of that office he became dispatcher of the Wisconsin Central road, then building, and remained until the reorganization of the company, when he was made dispatcher on the Michigan Central, the man under whom he had served as dispatcher having been elected superintendent.  Later he was assistant superintendent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, relinquishing his duties there in 1882 on account of failing eyesight caused by overwork.  He returned to Norwich and entered into partnership with his father in the wholesale and retail carriage and hardware business, which has since been conducted under the firm name of A. Cary & Son.  Mr. Cary was a progressive and upright citizen, foremost and active in advancing the interests of Norwich, and was prominent in business and social life.  He was a pleasing vocalist and on all occasions was ready with his voice, singing at public gatherings.  He became a charter member of the George Rider Hook and Ladder Association at its organization in September, 1891, and was its first president, holding the office until January, 1894.  He was an active member of the company and served as foreman from 1896 to 1898.  He was sent as delegate to the State Firemen's Convention in Binghamton in 1898 and Yonkers in 1899.  Previous to the organization of the Hook and Ladder company he was a member of the Alert Hose Company.  Mr. Cary was popular with his fellows and associates, always genial and generous-hearted, and a friend to everybody.  His death falls with crushing weight upon his aged parent, a widow and daughter, who have the sympathy and condolence of a wide circle of friends.  Mr. Cary was married in 1872 to Miss Meta Van Schaick, of Milwaukee, who has proved a faithful and devoted life companion and with their only child, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Bissell, is left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and indulgent father  His father, Albert Cary, and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Cary Sweet, also survive.  Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock form his late residence, Rev. James R. Edwards, of Flatbush, late pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of this village, officiating.  The members of the Norwich Fire Department escorted the remains to Mount Hope Cemetery.

 

Wallace Baker

Bainbridge Republican, July 2, 1880

Drowned in Cayuga Lake.  On Sunday morning a party consisting of three boys in a row boat, off Garritt's Point, got hold of the hawser of the tow boat Wilcox.  The tow boat was going so fast they could not hang on, and they loosened their hold and endeavored to get out of the way. They were unable to do so, however, but were struck by one of the canal boats which the Wilcox had in tow, and were drawn under it.  Two of the boys saved themselves.  The third, Wallace Baker, caught the rudder of a canal boat, but before he could be rescued he fell off and was drowned.  Immediate search was made for his body, but at last accounts it had not been recovered.

 

Betsey Teachout Adams

Bainbridge Republican, February 14, 1907

Mrs. Betsey Teachout Adams, who died recently at Union Valley, was born in Chenango Co.,  N.Y., and probably, in the town of Oxford nearly eighty years ago.  In her younger days she taught school, living a part of the time with a family by the name of Ives near Ives settlement.  Later she married Rev. William Adams, a member of the Central New York Conference, and with him shared the experiences of the Methodist ministry for some years.  Some time after Mr. Adams death she returned to Union Valley and lived with Mrs. Stockwell, who was formerly Miss Ives.  Mrs. Adams was a true Christian and a loyal member of the Methodist Episcopal church.  She took a great interest in music and was for many years a member of the choir at Union Valley.  She was also an active worker in the Sunday school.  She was kind of heart and it was always her delight to help and even sacrifice for others.  In this regard she went often beyond her strength in later years.  She was a regular attendant at church service, and with great promptness and firmness always witnessed for Christ.  Her last illness was short but severe, and she soon succumbed to the attack.  Her funeral sermon was preached at the Union Valley church by her pastor, Rev. G.E. VanWoert on Sunday, Feb. 3, at the usual hour of service.  Her remains were taken to Cortland and laid by those of her husband who died many years ago.  We think of her absence in the words of Jonathan to David, "Thou shalt be missed because thy seat will be empty."

 

The sister, Mrs. Louisa Teachout, of the late Mrs. Betsey T. Adams, and the niece, Mrs. Mary Wakefield, and nephews, Jefferson, William, Charles, and Albert Teachout, wish to extend thanks to their warm friends and neighbors who have bestowed so many kindly attentions during the illness and at the funeral of the much loved relative, Mrs. Adams.  The music and the floral offerings were expressive tributes to the worth of the deceased which the kindred appreciated.

 

Louisa C. Teachout

Bainbridge Republican, March 30, 1922

Mrs. Louisa C. Teachout, died Thursday afternoon of last week at the home of her son, Albert, on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] from infirmities of old age, her age being 89 years.  Mrs. Teachout was born in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] where she resided about 15 years and with her mother moved to Bainbridge where she has resided ever since.  She married Ira Teachout at about the age of 25.  Mr. Teachout died in 1907.  Mrs. Teachout was a member of the Baptist church, joining that society many years ago.  Since her husband's death she ahs resided in this village   She had been in her usual good health until about five weeks ago.  She was liked by all and had many friends.  The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon.  Rev. G.B. Allnatt officiating and the remains were palced in the vault form where they will be buried in North Afton cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Wakefield of Endicott, and three sons, William, Charles and Albert of Bainbridge, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 

Lydia Teachout Sutliff

Oxford Review Times, February 11, 1927

Mrs. Lydia Teachout Sutliff, widow of the late John W. Sutliff died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar A. Winnie at South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Monday, February 8, at the age of 90 years, 8 months.  Mrs. Sutliff had enjoyed good health until within about a week of her death when she suffered a stroke which coupled with her advanced years hastened her demise.  She was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  After her marriage, she and her husband engaged in farming at several places but after his death, about thirty years ago, she returned to make her home with her daughter.  She is survived by four sons, Wesley and Amos Sutliff of Afton, Obert of Cincinnatus and George of California, and one daughter, Mrs. Winnie.  In early life she united with the Baptist church of West Bainbridge and retained a membership in the denomination during her long life.  The funeral was held at the home of her daughter, Wednesday conducted by Rev. B.A. Gates.  Burial was made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY]