Obituaries (October 9)

Wesley D. Wilbur

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

Wesley D. Wilbur

1852 - 1916

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Wesley D. Wilbur passed away at his home on Cortland street last Tuesday evening after an illness so brief as to cause a great shock to his large circle of acquaintances.  During the day he had appeared to be in his usual health, with no sign of illness until about two hours before his death.  Mr. Wilbur was born in the hamlet of Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., NY] in the town of Smyrna September 8, 1852.  He was the son of the late Platt and Harriet Wilbur.  He made his home in Sherburne Four Corners, residing on the old homestead, until about two years ago, when he came to Norwich and took up his residence on Cortland street.  He quickly made friends here as in his former home, all of whom extend sincere condolences to the bereaved widow, the aged mother, Mrs. Harriet Wilbur, of Earlville, and the other surviving relatives, a daughter, Mrs. Herman Wight, of Troy, and a sister, Mrs. Homer Hall, of Earlville.  Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the North Norwich M.E. Church and interment was made in the cemetery there.

 

Elmer E. Howe

Chenango Union, August 30, 1894

HOWE:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], August 18, 1894, Mr. Elmer E. Howe, aged 33 years.

 

Again the death knoll has sounded.  This time Elmer Howe in the prime of manhood, has been called, leaving a widow and three helpless little ones.  Rev. Ganong, his pastor, preached his funeral sermon August 20, and the beautiful flowers and large attendance of citizens proved their esteem and sympathy with the bereaved.  His sister, from Oneida, remains for a time with her friends.  Mrs. Howe, the mother, is prostrated by sickness and grief, and does not rally.

 

Otsego Journal, August 23, 1894

The death of Mr. Howe occurred on Saturday evening.  He had suffered since last winter with pulmonary tuberculosis, which is thought to have been caused, of at least greatly aggravated by an attack of the grip.  He was nearly thirty-three years of age.  he leaves a wife and three children who feel the loss of husband and father keenly and are the objects of much sympathy.  He also leaves surviving him one brother, Adelbert Howe, of Sidney, and two sisters, Mrs. John Zoerb, of Latham's Croners and Mrs. Stillman, of Oneida.  He was a kind neighbor and friend and the large gathering at his funeral on Tuesday afternoon was indicative of the feeling of loss felt by the community, and of sympathy felt for the bereaved family.  The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Ganung of the Baptist church, of which deceased was a member. The burial was at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Joanna Curtis

Otsego Journal, August 23, 1894

The autopsy on the body of little Joanna Curtis, who was choked to death at White Store [Chenango Co., NY] one week ago Sunday, confirmed the diagnosis of Dr. Smith who made the post mortem, that her death was caused by strangulation, caused by some foreign substance being introduced into the trachea.  He found a large bean lodged there, which set at rest the stories which were currant that the little girl died of diphtheria. The funeral on Tuesday afternoon was  a large and sympathetic gathering of friends whose sympathy with the grief stricken parents and other relatives was sincere.  Rev. W.T. Blair conducted the services.

 

William Hall

Otsego Journal, August 23, 1894

William Hall, an aged resident of Unadilla Centre [Otsego Co., NY], died at the home of his brother, Isaac Hall, on Monday last.  years ago he was a resident of this place and was known as a quiet, industrious citizen.  During his last sickness he received the best of care at the home of his brother, who did all that was possible to make his last days comfortable.  The funeral occurred on Wednesday, 10 a.m., Rev. Mr. Homan, of Wells Bridge, officiating.  He was buried by the side of his wife at South New Berlin.

 

Adelbert Isbell

Otsego Journal, January 28, 1915

The death of Mr. Isbell followed a brief illness of but little more than two days at his home near Latham's Corners on Tuesday morning last.  But few knew of his sickness previous to the announcement of his death.  He was one of the best known citizens of our valley and had a large acquaintance and a circle of friendship that was a tribute to his genial personality and the respect which was freely accorded him.  Mr. Isbell was born at Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], May 4, 1842.  He was united in marriage to Elizabeth A. Isbell at McDonough December 18, 1864.  Two sons were born to them, Charles H., born April 1, 1867, died at Billings, Mont.  in 1911; and Claud B., who survives him, and is now a resident of this village.  Mr. Isbell had an enviable war record that for dangerous and faithful service and experience of the vicissitudes of army life and many of the great battles of the war, is exceled but by few who participated in that great struggle.  he enlisted at Holmesville, September 18, 1861, in Co. H. 17th N.Y. Volunteers.  The regiment, under Col. Lansing, served in the fifth Corps and participated in the following battles:  Siege of Yorktown, May 4, 1862; Hanover Court House, May 27, 1862; Seven Days Battle, June 25-July 2, 1862; Bull Run, August 30, 1862; Antietam, September 17, 1862; Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; Chancellorsville, May 1-3, 1863;.  He was transferred to Co. K, 146th Regiment, N.Y. Volunteers, June 23, 1863, and while in that regiment was engaged in the following battles: Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863; Bristol Station October 14, 1863; Wilderness, May 3-7, 1864; North Anna, May 22-26, 1864; Cold Harbor, June 1-12, 1864; Petersburg, June 18-19, 1864; Weldon R.R., August 18-24, 1864.  He was wounded in the right hip by a fragment of shell at Petersburg. After the battle of Gettysburg he was promoted to corporal, and to color corporal, May 18, 1864.  It was he who planted the colors on Little Round Top at Gettysburg, and after the battle he was presented was a medal for gallant conduct and conspicuous bravery.  He was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service, September 18, 1864.  In 1872 he secured a position on the New York police force, to which he gave twenty years of honorable service, retiring in 1892, and moving to Rockwell's Mills. The funeral was held at the house on Friday last at 1 o'clock.  The attendance was unusually large, and there was a profusion of rare and beautiful flower pieces two of which came from the Elks of Norwich, one form the High School of this place and many from individuals. The service was conducted by Rev. Wiley A. Weart, of the Baptist church, of which deceased was a valued and faithful member, assisted by Rev. E.B. Singer, of the Methodist church. Burial was in the family lot at Evergreen, White Store, where Mr. Isbell, lately erected a fine granite monument.

 

Death Notices

Otsego Journal, August 23, 1894

 

ADAMS:  In Mondamin, Iowa, Sunday, Aug. 12, 1894, Mary Ada [Adams], infant daughter of Lee S. and Ada Adams, aged 4 months and 2 days.

 

HALL:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], August 16, 1894, Mrs. Mary A. [Hall], wife of R.M. Hall. Interment at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

The wife of Ross Hall died on Thursday night last near Batterson's bridge.  She was a sister of Fred Slade, and was a lady who had always enjoyed the esteem of all who knew her.  She leaves one daughter. The funeral occurred on Saturday, the burial being in the Mt. Upton cemetery.

 

MACDONALD:  In Gilbertsville, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning, August 19th, the Rev. David F. MacDonald, D.D., pastor of Christ church, aged 57 years.