Obituaries (July 14)

Mayme Cary Berry

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1915

 

Mayme Cary Berry

1873 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The remains of Mrs. J.L. Berry, who died in Detroit, Mich., Sunday evening, were brought to Norwich for burial and interred in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] Wednesday morning.  Services were held from the residence of Dr. Edwin T. Gibson on East Main street, Rev. Alexander Fraser officiating.  Mayme Cary Berry was born in Norwich June 3, 1873, the only daughter of Clarence and Meta Cary.  She remained a resident of this city until her marriage to Mr. Berry last summer, when they went to Syracuse and later to Detroit.  For a year or longer Mrs. berry's health had been impaired.  For three weeks she had been in a Detroit hospital.  her husband accompanied the remains to this city, arriving Tuesday morning.

 

Hon. H.G. Crozier

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 7, 1880

The many friends of Hon. H.G. Crozier of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred at New York City, on Saturday evening last.  He had been in failing health for some time, and was several months since compelled to relinquish business, and had sought health in travel, and finally located in New York City.  The improvement in his health never came, and he slowly continued to fail until death removed his sufferings.  The deceased was about 65 years of age, and had for many years been prominently identified with the politics of Chenango County, in which he took a deep interest.  He had been honored with important offices in the gift of the people, the duties of which he performed in an upright and conscientious manner, winning the approval of his constituents.  His loss in Smithville and the entire County will be deeply felt.

 

Mary S. Farrell

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 1, 1890

News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Mary S. Farrell, at the residence of her son J.D. Farrell, in St. Edwards, Nebraska.  She had reached the venerable age of 87 years.  A local paper says:  "Mrs. Farrell was one of the pioneers of Boone county, coming here with her husband, the late Rev. Isaac Farrell, about sixteen years ago.  The funeral took place Saturday from the M.E. Church at St. Edwards, after which the remains were laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Evergreen Cemetery."  Mrs. Farrell was the mother of Mrs. Milo McCarthy, and Mrs. Wm. Crandall, of this place [Norwich, NY], and was a former resident of Norwich.

 

Richard Herrick Smith

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 4, 1890

Richard Herrick Smith, familiarly known as "Heck" Smith, died in New York, Thursday.  He was a son of the late Hiram Smith, of this village, and spent his boyhood days in Norwich.   He learned the printer's trade in this office.  Afterwards he became an expert telegraph operator, acquiring his skill under his brother, Peleg Smith, who was the first telegraph operator ever located in Norwich.  During the war Heck had charge of ta telegraph office as a printer, and for the last five years or more has "held a case" on the New York Morning Journal.  His only relative in Norwich is his brother-in-law, L.B. Brooks.  His body will be brought here for burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] by the side of his mother.  He was about 52 years of age.

 

Rev. William Bixby

Chenango Semi Weekly Telegraph, December 28, 1889

 

Rev. William Bixby died at the residence of his sister in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday.  He was one of the oldest members of the Wyoming conference, beginning his ministry in 1837, and has been in continuous active work as a preacher from then until the time of his death with the exception of one year.  His funeral took place Monday and the burial at Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY).

 

Chenango Semi Weekly Telegraph, January 1, 1890

 

The funeral services of Rev. William Bixby, who died on December 20th, were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Bainbridge, December 23d at 10 A.M. and were conducted by Rev. R.W. VanSchoick, Presiding Elder, Wyoming District, of Kingston, Pa.  Prayer was offered by Rev. G.M. Colville of Tabernacle Church, Binghamton, N.Y., after which a scripture lesson from I Cor XV, was read by Rev. W.T. Blair, of Bainbridge, N.Y.  Short addresses touching upon the life and work of the deceased were made by the following presiding elders:  Harroun of Binghamton District, VanSchoick, of Wyoming district, and Leacock, of Chenango District, and the following ministers, Rev. William Burnside, of Unadilla, Rev. C.V. Arnold of Osborne Hollow, Rev. A. Griffin of Wilkesbarre, Rev. M.S. Hard, D.D., of Centenary Church, Binghamton, N.Y. and Rev. W.T. Blair, of Bainbridge.  A considerable number of ministers were present.  The singing conducted by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, of Oneonta, was a most praiseworthy feature of the service.  The church was filled with a large audience who were deeply affected by the services. The deceased entered the Methodist ministry in 1837, since which time he has served twenty charges, and five full terms as Presiding Elder. A son and two sisters survive him. The burial service, which took place at Oneonta, was conducted by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Presiding Elder Oneonta District.