Julia F. (Bates) Osborne
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1915
Julia F. (Bates) Osborne
1859 - 1915
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Mrs. Julia F. Osborne, widow of De Witt Osborne, died at her home on Mechanic street Wednesday noon, aged 56. Mrs. Osborne's health had been failing for several months and her passing was not unexpected, though every effort was put forth by her family and friends to postpone the sad hour of parting. Deceased was the daughter of Albert l. and Lucette Bates and was born in East Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] August 8, 1859. Her marriage to De Witt Osborne took place in 1873. Mr. Osborne's death last October resulted from a accident in which he was injured at the Wood's Corners railroad crossing. Mrs. Osborne is survived by three sons, Fred, Lynn and Clarence Osborne, and by three daughters, Mrs. Bert Lewis, Mrs. Fred Cutter and Burt Cadwell, all residents of Norwich. She leaves one brother, Charles Bates, of Wood's Corners, and one sister, Mrs. Jessie Hepner, of Hamilton. Rev. Dr. Monk conducted the funeral services Saturday afternoon.
Emma Van Slyke
Chenango Telegraph, January 13, 1876
A correspondent of the Utica Herald sends the following account of a bloody transaction which took place at the village of Clockville, Madison Co., New Year's morning: "This morning, about one o'clock, Christopher Van Slyke came home with his son, badly intoxicated, and thought he would celebrate the opening of the Centennial by firing with blank cartridges and went out doors and fired it off a few times. Then he put in balls thinking it made a louder noise. He then came into his house, loaded the gun again with a ball and asked his wife if he should fire it off in the house. The gun was pointed towards her. She had previously had some words with him about a small cannon he could not find. He charged her with having sold it, and for that reason she thought he intended to shoot her. She told him not to fire the gun in the house. He turned it then towards the bedroom door. One of his older daughters (deaf and dumb) had retired, and another daughter, Emma, 17 years of age, was sitting on the side of the bed, holding her little sister, four years old and facing the open bedroom door, where she could plainly see her father. As the father turned the gun from the mother towards the door, it was discharged, the ball passing through he left breast and heart of his daughter Emma, who fell dead on the bed. The father claims that when he put the cap on the lock the hammer would not go down, and in trying to push it down, the gun went off; that it was an accident; that the stock of the gun was new, etc. It is a sad and horrible affair. Emma, was a bright, intelligent girl, and her death, whether caused by accident or murder, was directly chargeable to whiskey and drunkenness. It is the first death of the kind in our community. Hundreds have already visited the scene of the tragedy. Mr. Van Slyke was immediately arrested.
When one who has lived so long and so well as she whose name stands at the head of this article passes away from earth, it seems fitting that a somewhat extended notice be given of her life, character and death.
Mrs. Van Embergh was born in Lyme, Conn., in February 1796, and hence at the time of her death on the 13th last, was nearly 80 years of age. When about fourteen years old she went on a visit into Albany county, in this State. There she was married at the age of sixteen and there she lived with her family till she was forty-two. For the last thirty-eight years she has lived in this town where she and her husband at first settled and where she at last died. It is a pleasant, comfortable home about two miles below the village. Mrs. Van Embergh was converted to God and joined the M.E. Church when but fifteen years of age. At the time she became a Methodist, this denomination was very weak and uninfluential; its members poor and scattered, its church edifices few and inferior, its ministers many of them illiterate and by the masses of the people it was almost considered disgraceful to be connected with this church. But notwithstanding all these disadvantages, she felt that this was her home and hence she cheerfully untied with this displaced people, and for sixty-five years was a consistent member and a devoted Christian. She loved the house of God and was always there when it was possible. Frequently she attended amid difficulties that would have discouraged those less persevering. She loved to do for the church financially, and always did in this direction to the extent of her ability. But she manifested her religion at home as well as in the church. She was the mother of ten children five of whom survive her. Toward her children she was a true mother, making every possible effort to train and instruct them for the service of God and for lives of usefulness. Her success is seen in what they are today. In regard to this life they are prospered, while at the same time they cherish the greatest reverence for their mother and their mother's God. She was a remarkable, intelligent woman. She read many books, both old and new, besides the religious and secular papers that she might keep up with the times, and being blest with a wonderful memory was able to converse upon a great variety of subjects and impart instruction to those who either had not the time or inclination to read. But her desire for intellectual culture did not cause her to neglect the every day duties of home. She was industrious, energetic and persevering in all her undertakings, making home pleasant for husband and children and constantly exerting a salutary influence. Moreover her influence was extended beyond home in the community where she lived. She was beloved by old and young and middle aged. All enjoyed visiting at the house because of her social qualities and the kindness of her heart. She was ever looking after the poor, the sick, and the sorrowing, thereby following the example of the Saviour. Eternity will alone reveal how many such she has helped and comforted. Of course such a life always ends well. She was peaceful and joyful during her sickness which lasted more than two months, often expressing confidence in her Redeemer and hope in regard to her future. At the last her life went out so quietly that the exact time of her departure was not known. She was left alone a short time to rest, her friends supposing she was asleep. When they went to her couch again to minister to her wants, they found she was no more.
Her funeral was attended on Saturday last from her late residence, being followed to the grave by weeping and loving children and other friends. On Sunday morning, her pastor, Rev. Mr. Judd, preached a memorial sermon upon her life and character from 87th verse of the 37th Psalm. "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace." The aged companion of the departed, now eighty-four years old, and very feeble, still lingers on this side of the grave. May the sympathies and prayers of this community be extended to him in this time of his great sorrow. It is but due to the children of the deceased to say that during the sickness of their mother, as well as at all other times, they have shown her every possible attention, doing their utmost to alleviate her sufferings and supply her wants, and as further evidence of their genuine devotion they furnished for the funeral a large number of beautiful wreaths, crosses and stars, arranged with japonicas and evergreens. Some of these were placed upon the coffin during the service on Saturday, and after the interment upon the grave. Some of them were in the Methodist church on the table in front of the pulpit on Sunday morning, and afterwards given to friends of the deceased.
BOWERS: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on 14th inst. James E. Bowers, son of Gilbert Bowers, aged 22 years.
SMITH: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], 14th inst., Mr. Nicholas Smith, aged 96 years.
McKOOK [sic]: At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. E. Gibbs, in San Francisco , Cal., Jan. 15 '73, Mrs. Adelia McKeon [sic], aged 59 years, formerly of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.}
Nancy VanEmbergh
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
Died-- in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] after a lingering illness, Mrs. Nancy, wife of Thomas Van Emburgh, aged 80 years.When one who has lived so long and so well as she whose name stands at the head of this article passes away from earth, it seems fitting that a somewhat extended notice be given of her life, character and death.
Mrs. Van Embergh was born in Lyme, Conn., in February 1796, and hence at the time of her death on the 13th last, was nearly 80 years of age. When about fourteen years old she went on a visit into Albany county, in this State. There she was married at the age of sixteen and there she lived with her family till she was forty-two. For the last thirty-eight years she has lived in this town where she and her husband at first settled and where she at last died. It is a pleasant, comfortable home about two miles below the village. Mrs. Van Embergh was converted to God and joined the M.E. Church when but fifteen years of age. At the time she became a Methodist, this denomination was very weak and uninfluential; its members poor and scattered, its church edifices few and inferior, its ministers many of them illiterate and by the masses of the people it was almost considered disgraceful to be connected with this church. But notwithstanding all these disadvantages, she felt that this was her home and hence she cheerfully untied with this displaced people, and for sixty-five years was a consistent member and a devoted Christian. She loved the house of God and was always there when it was possible. Frequently she attended amid difficulties that would have discouraged those less persevering. She loved to do for the church financially, and always did in this direction to the extent of her ability. But she manifested her religion at home as well as in the church. She was the mother of ten children five of whom survive her. Toward her children she was a true mother, making every possible effort to train and instruct them for the service of God and for lives of usefulness. Her success is seen in what they are today. In regard to this life they are prospered, while at the same time they cherish the greatest reverence for their mother and their mother's God. She was a remarkable, intelligent woman. She read many books, both old and new, besides the religious and secular papers that she might keep up with the times, and being blest with a wonderful memory was able to converse upon a great variety of subjects and impart instruction to those who either had not the time or inclination to read. But her desire for intellectual culture did not cause her to neglect the every day duties of home. She was industrious, energetic and persevering in all her undertakings, making home pleasant for husband and children and constantly exerting a salutary influence. Moreover her influence was extended beyond home in the community where she lived. She was beloved by old and young and middle aged. All enjoyed visiting at the house because of her social qualities and the kindness of her heart. She was ever looking after the poor, the sick, and the sorrowing, thereby following the example of the Saviour. Eternity will alone reveal how many such she has helped and comforted. Of course such a life always ends well. She was peaceful and joyful during her sickness which lasted more than two months, often expressing confidence in her Redeemer and hope in regard to her future. At the last her life went out so quietly that the exact time of her departure was not known. She was left alone a short time to rest, her friends supposing she was asleep. When they went to her couch again to minister to her wants, they found she was no more.
"So fades a summer cloud away
So sinks the gale when storms are o'er
So gently shuts the eye of day
So does the wave along the shore."
Her funeral was attended on Saturday last from her late residence, being followed to the grave by weeping and loving children and other friends. On Sunday morning, her pastor, Rev. Mr. Judd, preached a memorial sermon upon her life and character from 87th verse of the 37th Psalm. "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace." The aged companion of the departed, now eighty-four years old, and very feeble, still lingers on this side of the grave. May the sympathies and prayers of this community be extended to him in this time of his great sorrow. It is but due to the children of the deceased to say that during the sickness of their mother, as well as at all other times, they have shown her every possible attention, doing their utmost to alleviate her sufferings and supply her wants, and as further evidence of their genuine devotion they furnished for the funeral a large number of beautiful wreaths, crosses and stars, arranged with japonicas and evergreens. Some of these were placed upon the coffin during the service on Saturday, and after the interment upon the grave. Some of them were in the Methodist church on the table in front of the pulpit on Sunday morning, and afterwards given to friends of the deceased.
Death Notices
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
BOWERS: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on 14th inst. James E. Bowers, son of Gilbert Bowers, aged 22 years.
SMITH: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], 14th inst., Mr. Nicholas Smith, aged 96 years.
McKOOK [sic]: At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. E. Gibbs, in San Francisco , Cal., Jan. 15 '73, Mrs. Adelia McKeon [sic], aged 59 years, formerly of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.}
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