Obituaries (August 12)

Calphurnia (Garrett) Dain

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1915

 

 

Calphurnia (Garrett) Dain

1837 - 1918

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Calphurnia Dain, widow of Charles W. Dain, passed away July 22 at her home on Guernsey street, aged 81.  She was the daughter of Ulricus and Lucinda Murdock Garrett, in their day well known residents of Plymouth, and was born September 13, 1837.  About the year 1854 deceased married Rev. Lester Sackett, a Methodist minister, who served as pastor of several charges in this vicinity and was with the church in Kings Settlement at the time of his death in 1860.  Eleven years later, in 1871, Mrs. Sackett married Elijah Buell, of Kings Settlement.  They later took up their residence in Norwich, living on North Broad street at the time of Mr. Buell's death, in 1897.  December 18, 1902, his widow married her third husband, Charles W. Dain, who died in 1913.  Until her health became enfeebled Mrs. Dain was a regular attendant of the Broad Street M.E. Chruch, of which she had been a member for many years. She was actively interested in the work of the church and at one time was superintendent of the primary department in the Sunday school.  She was a member of the Bible class conducted for so many years by the late Dr. S.M. Hand.  The nearest surviving relatives are several nieces and nephews, including Miss Lulu Sackett, who has cared for her constantly during the past year and a half; Mr. Frank W. Shaw, of East Pharsalia, who has assisted; Mrs. Minnie Garrett and Mary and George Garrett, of Norwich; Mrs. George Tiffany, of Kings Settlement, and James Garrett, of Binghamton.  Funeral services were held from her late residence Monday afternoon, Rev. Edwin B. Olmstead officiating.  Burial was made in the family plot at Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

 

John Crumb

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1915

John Crumb, of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], died at the Norwich Hospital Sunday night as the result of injuries received at Sherburne Four Corners Saturday afternoon.  Mr. Crumb, who was 24 years of age and unmarried, had been at work on the new milk station new being constructed at the Corners.  He decided to go to his home and caught the Ontario & Western freight train known as No. 29, while in motion, but in so doing came in violent contact with the mail crane. This threw him to the ground beside the track and his right foot came in contact with the wheels, severing two toes.  The impact of the crane and the fall to the ground broke the ribs on both sides of the spine.  Dr. Gould, of Sherburne was summoned, who brought him to the hospital here, where every effort was made to save his life, but in vain.  Mr. Crumb's only brother, Daniel, who lives in Utica, happened to be on the same train which brought the injured man to Norwich.  He remained at his brother's bedside until the end.  Funeral services were held in Smyrna Wednesday and burial made in the Sherburne West Hill Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Cora Teller

Norwich Sun, January 8, 1925

Otselic [Chenango Co. NY]:  Miss Cora Teller, aged 56 years, died at her home Thursday morning, January 1.  She had been in poor health for some time and was tenderly cared for by her sisters. She leaves three sisters, Miss Lina Teller and Mrs. Alvin Maine, Mrs. Dan Carncross of Smyrna and one brother, Willis D. Teller, of New jersey. The funeral was held at the home Saturday at 1 p.m., the Rev. A.H. Youell officiating.  Undertaker Newcomb had charge of the funeral.  Burial was made in the South Otselic Cemetery.

 

Willard C. Hayes

Norwich Sun, March 11, 1925

Willard C. Hayes was born in Manlius January 3, 1854 and died at his home in this village [South Otselic, Chenango Co., NY] on March 8, 1925.  When he was ten years of age he went to live with Mrs. Abbie Farnham, near Cazenovia and remained with her until he was 20 years of age.  Later he came to Mariposa to work in the Creamery of Curtis Kenyon, and remained with him for two years.  In 1882 he was married to Nellie Newton.  Their only child, Newton, died in 1908.  This great sorrow undermined the health of both parents, and three years later they sold their farm  on the Ridge and moved to this village where they bought the home where he spent his last days.  His funeral was largely attended for the M.E. Chruch where for many years he had acted as usher.  Mr. Hayes had worked continuously for over 25 years for the B.F. Gladding company.

 

W.M. Benedict

Afton Enterprise, April 7, 1904

On Wednesday last occurred the death of W.M. Benedict at the home of h is daughter, Mrs. Leroy Shaw.  For nearly 81 years Mr. Benedict has been a resident of this place and has always had the high esteem of all who knew him.  At an early age he united with the First Congregational church of Coventry of which he has since been a faithful ember.  For over 20 years he was superintendent of the Sunday School, and held the office of deacon of the church for a longer term of years.  For several years past he has been in failing health and endured much suffering.  he is survived by his wife, and two daughters, Mrs. Leroy Shaw and Mrs. E. B. Mattision both of this place.  Funeral services were held Saturday p.m., Rev. A. McIntyre officiating.