Obituaries (April 25)

Henry York

Died April 14, 1933, Norwich, NY

Henry York passed away Friday night at his home about 9 o'clock.  Had he lived a month he would have been 83 years old.  He was a kind friend and neighbor, pleasant to meet and he will be missed here.  His health had been poor for some time.  His funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home, with burial at Mt. Hope in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] beside his wife and son.

Emma E. Putnam Goodrich

Sidney Enterprise, January 22, 1925

It was a great shock to the many friends of the family to learn of the death of Mrs. Fred E. Goodrich, which occurred shortly before 5 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon January 20.  The end came very suddenly at the millinery store of Mrs. Eunice Mason, on Main street where Mrs. Goodrich had been spending a very pleasant afternoon as the guest of her mother, Mrs. Shafer, and her sister, Mrs. Dene Sayre.  About two years ago Mrs. Goodrich suffered a shock of paralysis.  She had partially recovered from this and was able to be about to some extent.  She had been taken to the store by Mr. Goodrich when he went to work after dinner and expected to remain until he returned in the evening. She had been sitting in a chair near the window and frequently waved her hand in greeting to passing friends. She had been exceptionally jolly all the afternoon.  Suddenly a change came over her which was as quickly noticed by Mrs. Shafer, who went to her and took her in her arms, resting her head on her shoulder.  A messenger was dispatched for Dr. L. Day whose office was a short distance away, and who quickly responded.  But life had fled and Mrs. Goodrich had passed away when the doctor arrived with scarcely a breath and without a struggle the spirit had fled.  Her husband was summoned at once from his work in the former Hetheld factory.  Her body was placed in the Carr & Hare ambulance and carried to the home on Pleasant street which she had left but a short time before filled with happiness at the prospect of a happy afternoon with friends.  Mrs. Goodrich was a woman very greatly esteemed by all who knew her. She was always cheerful with a pleasant word of greeting for all.  She bore her affliction of the past two years with great fortitude, looking on the brightness to all with whom she came in contact. She was devoted to her home and husband and to him the sudden blow is the hardest to bear. To her he had been devotion itself. endeavoring in every way to make her burden lighter.  Mrs. Goodrich was an earnest Christian woman, a member of the Baptist church and when health permitted active in church affairs. She had a hobby for raising flowers and they seemed to grow, always more beautiful at her magic touch and it was a great delight to her to present to her friends beautiful bouquets of her choicest blossoms.  Mrs. Goodrich was a native of Solsville, born in 1868, and was therefore 56 years of age. She came to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] with her husband about 15 years ago.  In 1899 she was united in marriage to Mr. Goodrich and has always been a happy wife, a loving companion to him, a good neighbor to every sense of the word. To Mr. Goodrich in his sad affliction the sympathy of the entire community is extended. the funeral will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at the Baptist church, Rev. Merle Isenberg, her pastor officiating.

Death Notices

Chenango American, December 1, 1864

 In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th ins.t, Mr. Joseph Brown, aged 82 years.

In St. Louis, Mo., on the 12th inst., Capt. Wm. H. DeForest, eldest son of Gen. H. De Forest, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY, in the 53d year of his age.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Charles [Washburn], son of John Y. and Sarah A. Washburn, aged 11 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., Mary Jane Carhart, aged 35 years.

Chenango American, December 8, 1864

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] on the 23d ult., Mr. John M. Ten Broeek, aged 70 years.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mr. Delos H. Robinson, aged 48 years, 5 months, and 25 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY],  on the 28th ult., Miss Hannah Whitmarsh, aged 57 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Mr.Vinson Loomis, aged 65 years.

Killed in battle near the Weldon Railroad Va. Oct. 1st, Mr. Wm. A. Miles of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] member of Co. K, 10th Cavalry, aged 21 years.

Chenango American, December 15, 1864

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Mr. DeWitt C. Northrup, aged 24 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mr. William Van Wagenen, in the 63d year of his age.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mary B. [Brown], wife of the late David Brown, aged 59 years.

In Jarvis Hospital, Baltimore, on the 26th ult., from wounds received in battle, Wilbur F. Youngs, of Co. A, 114th Reg., aged 26 years, late of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Killed, in front of Petersburgh, while on picket duty, Mr. Wm. L. Ames, of Co. F, 7th Heavy Artillery, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 25 years.

Marriage Notices (April 24)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, December 1, 1864

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. H. Garlick, Mr. Walter Riddell, to Miss Annis F. Herrington, all of this town.

In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th inst., by H. Gritman, Esq., Clarke Wilcox, of Columbus, to Mrs. Maria Biddlecome, of Mexico [Oswego Co., NY].

At the residence of the bride's father, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mr. Perry Rood, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Zidana E. Green, of Guilford.

Chenango American, December 8, 1864

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ult., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Wiley P. Holdredge, to Miss Amelia Dibble.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. S.D. Chase, Mr. Hobart L. Mobley, to Miss Helen D. Chase, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Wm. McQueen, to Miss Alice Gertrude Barr, both of Norwich.

Chenango American, December 15, 1864

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Milton Whetherby, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary E. Haynes, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Arvine S. Lewis, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah D. Loomis, of Smithville.

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. Mr. Benedict, Mr. Billings Wheeler,of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Hartwell, of Smyrna.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Chas. H. Dimmick, to Miss Mary E. Pangburn, all of Norwich.

Chenango American, December 22, 1864

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Rev. A. Parker, Mr. Lorenzo Hayes, to Miss Lucy Beadle, all of this town.

Chenango American, December 29, 1864

In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. L.W. Hayhurst, Mr. M.M. Joslyn, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Clara J. Terry.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Ray Isbell of Guilford, to Miss Mary A. Bradly, of Morris [Otsego Co., NY].

In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by E.T. Webb, Esq., Mr. Luke Miner, to Delight Frink, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. A.D. Root, to Miss Ingraham.

Obituaries (April 23)

Addison W. Worden

Died January 12, 1944, Syracuse, NY

WORDEN:  Ja. 12, 1944, Addison W. Worden of 105 Blaine Street. Surviving are one daughter, three sons, one brother, one sister, twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services at William P. Hart Funeral Home, 500 Danforth Street Saturday at 1 P.M. and at Minoa M.E. Church at 2 P.M.  Burial Minor.  Friends invited.

Mary E. Salisbury Wright

Died March 4, 1934, Oxford, NY

Word was received here last Monday of the death of Mrs. Mary Salisbury Wright, who passed away early Sunday morning, while being taken to the hospital from her home near Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY]. The deceased was born January 7, 1889, in Norwich Quarter [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Salisbury. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright on Thursday at 1 o 'clock, Rev. Lyons, of Unadilla, officiating. The floral tributes were beautiful.  She is survived by her husband and four daughters, one sister, Mrs. Leland Brookins, and a brother, Raymond Salisbury, also several nephews and nieces. The body was placed in the vault in Sidney, awaiting burial in the Spring.  

Fred West

Died May 17, 1936, New Berlin, NY

South Tier and Northern Pennsylvania automobile accidents claimed two lives over the weekend.  Five persons were injured in crashes, one of whom is feared will die and the other, a child, is in serious condition at City Hospital.

Dead

FRED WEST: of 8 South Street, Norwich, killed instantly when thrown from the rear of a truck yesterday afternoon.

EDWARD JOHNSON, 24, R.D. Nicholson, Pa., dead of injuries he received when his car overturned

at Lakeside, Pa.

Injured

MARIE BLODGETT, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blodgett of Chenango Forks, chest injuries, possibly fractured right leg, left leg cuts and body abrasions.  "Very serious" at city Hospital.

ALFRED ESPEY, 81, Town of Tioga, compound fractures of both legs, deep scalp gash, internal injuries and scores of body cuts. Critical at Tioga General Hospital.

IRA SNEDAKER, of 314 West Franklin Street, Endicott, possible brain concussion. Serious at City Hospital.

IRENE ALBRIGHT, 3, of 14 Morton Street, Johnson City, knee bruises and cuts.  Discharged at Wilson Memorial Hospital.

VINCENT PANASOVICH, 25, Apalachin, severely injured.  Fair at Tioga General Hospital.

West was pitched from the back end of a pickup truck on the Norwich-Amberville Highway shortly before 3 p.m. yesterday.  Landing headfirst on the pavement, he died instantly from a fractured skull, according to Dr. Earl W. Wilcox, coroner.  Adelbert S. Barton, of the same address, driver of the truck in which West was riding was later arraigned before justice of the Peace H.H. Goodnough at South New Berlin on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated, and was committed to the county jail to await a hearing, which was set for Tuesday.  Dr. Wilcox was asked if he would later charge [Barton] with manslaughter, and he replied that he would refer the matter to District Attorney Glenn F. Carter.  Sergt. A.E. Young and Deputy Frank Machio, called to investigate the accident, found that Barton, accompanied by West and Loren Voorhis, also of 3 South Street had been to South New Berlin to get a trunk owned by West. They had a small pick-up truck and the accident victim was sitting on the trunk in the rear of the truck.  On their return trip as the truck approached the small concrete bridge at Scheff's Corners, the driver suddenly pulled to the right, the truck striking first a concrete guard post and then the side of the bridge. The force of the collision threw the body of the truck directly across the highway into the path of the Cortland-Oneonta bus which was going in the opposite direction. As the bus struck the truck, West was thrown out on his head.  The Breese ambulance was called from Norwich and the remains were taken to the Breese Funeral Home at Norwich where Dr. Norman Lyster and Dr. L.T. Kinney performed an autopsy. Voorhis had a slight cut on the side of his head, and Dr. Wilcox ordered him taken to the hospital.  He was later discharged.  Lynn B. McKee, of Norwich, driver of the bus, andhis sister Hazel McKee, the only passenger, were unhurt.

Johnson died Friday night at State Hospital, Scranton, Pa., shortly after the crash near Page's Pond, Lakeside.  Highway patrolmen believe a tire blew out, throwing the car out of control.  It tipped over and rolled, fatally injuring its driver.  C.L. Terry of Nicholson took the victim to the hospital after he discovered the wreck by the roadside.  Highway Patrolman E. Gebhardt of New Milford investigated. The accident occurred on a curve.

The Blodgett child, running across the highway at Chenango Forks just before noon Saturday, was struck by the car of E. Byron Smith of Greene who sped her to the hospital.  He told Deputy Sheriff Ross L. Cooley, the girl had run to the road, hesitated and then dashed into his path as he sounded his horn.  He said he was traveling at 25 miles an hour. After taking the small victim to Binghamton, he returned to Greene where he reported the accident to Trooper James Braisted.

Aged Mr. Espey, who lives on Liberty Highway about a mile west of Owego, was hit as he crossed the road in front of his home at 5:30 p.m. yesterday. The accident machine was driven by Paul Gordon, 34, of Breckville, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, who was detained by authorities pending outcome of the elderly victim's condition. At a late hour, little hope was held for his life. The victim had started from the south side of the highway to the north side. Eighteen inches from his objective he was struck by the right front fender of the Gordon car, a convertible coupe.  Undersheriff Charles Holdridge and District Attorney J. Laning Taylor investigated.

Crossing Susquehanna Street near Exchange Street at  10:30 p.m. Saturday Snedaker was injured by an automobile driven by Gordon T. Hungerford, 33, of Whitney Point, police records say.  Hungerford removed  the pedestrian-victim to the hospital. The police ambulance had been called but was not needed.

Three-year-old Irene Albright was also struck by an automobile at 1:40 p.m. yesterday at Morton Street and C.F.J. Boulevard, Johnson City. She was taken to the hospital in a Johnson City police squad car.  Investigators failed to obtain the name of the driver of the machine.

Panasovich, operating a motorcycle on Route 17 in Tioga County at 6:30 o'clock last night, was thrown from his machine when it crashed into a machine at the Barton underpas. Wilbur VanRiper, 20, motorcycle passenger, was unhurt.  Investigators said Panasovich was about to pass a truck ahead of him at the underpass when an oncoming automobile blocked his path.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 24, 1864

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Mr. Elisha Franklin, aged 77 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Lucy G. [Wells], wife of Jonathan Wells, aged 60 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Apphia [Noyes], wife of Daniel Noyes, aged 59 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., of consumption, Oliver D. Mead, aged 20 years, a member of Co. E 89th N.Y. Volunteers.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Econdo C. [Brigham], aged 8 years; also on the 9th inst., Charles B. [Brigham], aged 11 years, children of George W. and Betsey S. Brigham.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Herbert R. [Moore], son of Thomas l. Moore, aged 3 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst., J. Leuvern [Noyes], only child of James J. and Eunice Noyes, aged 4 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Chas. R. [Miner], son of Paul and Harriet M. Miner, aged 12 years.

Marriages (April 22)

Mr. & Mrs. James Miner

55th Anniversary (date unknown)

Mr. & Mrs. James Miner

Thursday, June 18, marks the 55th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Miner of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Enjoying fine health, they plan to observe the occasion quietly.  Mr. and Mrs. Miner have a legion of friends who will join in extending them best wishes. They are the parents of five children, including Alderman James Miner of this city; Floyd Miner of Sherburne; Mrs. Harold Paden and Mrs. Earl Finch of Oxford and Miss Ruth Miner of Poughkeepsie.

Lee-Quinn

Chenango Telegraph, February 3, 1942

Miss Alice Quinn daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Maurice A. Quinn, was married to David F. Lee, Jr., son of Judge and Mrs. David F. Lee, Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's rectory [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  the Rev. Charles M. Coveney performed the ceremony.  The attendants were Miss Patricia Stewart of Norwich and Charles V. Costello of Binghamton.  A reception was held at The Chenango hotel for members of the immediate families following the ceremony.

Davis - Burdick

Chenango Telegraph, March 3, 1942

In the presence of only the immediate families, the marriage of Miss Ruth Ellen Burdick to Merville S. Davis was solemnized Saturday noon at 12:30 in the Burdick residence, South Broad street.  Rev. George B. Callender, of Oneonta, former pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church and now district superintendent, officiated. The bride is the daughter of H.I. Burdick and the late Mrs. Burdick.  The groom is the son of Mrs. Guy Davis of Norwich R.D. and the late Mr. Davis. The bride was gowned in a blue dress with matching accessories and wore a corsage of Talisman roses and rubrum lilies.  Mrs. Stanley Burdick of Albany, sister-in-law of the bride was matron of honor. She was gowned in a tan colored dress with matching accessoreis.  her corsage was similar to that worn by the bride. A reception followed the ceremony and was held at Hotel Chenango where a dinner was served to members of the wedding party and their 22 guests. Following a wedding trip to New York and Albany, Mr. and Mrs. Davis will make their home at 128 South Broad street. The bride is a graduate of Norwich high school and the Syracuse Central City Business School.  The groom operates a motor truck line. The couple have many friends in this city and vicinity who will extend their best wishes.

Keller - Bates

Chenango Telegraph,July 7, 1942

Miss Elsie Bates, daughter of Mrs. Eugene Bates of 17 Brown street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], became the wife of Alton L. Keller of Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keller of Sherburne Four Corners at a ceremony performed in Calvary Baptist church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. R.L. Matthews.  Attending the couple were Mrs. Dean Carpenter, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, and Walter Fargo of New Berlin, as best man. The bride was given in marriage by her twin brother, Earl Bates. The ushers were Dean Carpenter and Lawrence Manley.  Mrs. Gertrude Squires, at the organ, played a program of recital music for the wedding.  Her selections included "Wedding Prelude" by Nevin; "Oh Promise Me" by DeKoven; "The Golden Wedding" by Gabriel-Marie; "On Wings of Love" by Mendelssohn; "Liebestraum" by Lizst; the bridal chorus from Lohrengren-Wagner and the wedding march (Mid-Summer Night's Dream) Mendelssohn.  Just before the ceremony, uniting the couple, little Suzanne Brookins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lelan Brookins sang "At Dawning" and "I Love You Truly."  Prettily attired and wearing a Princess crown of pink sweetpeas, pink roses and baby's breath, Suzanne made a striking appearance and her lovely voice was pleasing. The bride was charmingly attired in pink chiffon over taffeta, street length, and carried a shower bouquet of pink sweetpeas, white carnations and gardenias.  Mrs. Carpenter wore a light blue marquisette over taffeta and carried a fan bouquet of light blue delphinium and rose pink carnations. The church was prettily decorated with garden flowers. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home, and following a brief wedding trip the couple will reside at 17 Front street. The bride is a graduate of Norwich high school and was employed by Oates and Fuller for some time, and more recently had been employed by the Chapman-Turner Company. The groom was educated in Norwich high school and is employed by the Checkerboard Feed Store in New Berlin.

Mr. & Mrs. William C. Coe

Chenango Telegraph, July 11, 1941

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Coe of the Chenango lake road observed their 59th wedding anniversary, Tuesday, July 8.  In honor of the occasion, they were entertained at dinner Tuesday night at the Pratt Tea Room, Lyon Brook, by their son and daughter-in-law, Supervisor and Mrs. LeRoy B. Coe of the lake road.  Other guests were Miss Katherine Koot of Norwich and Charles Coe, Jr., of Malverne, N.Y.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, November 10, 1864

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., by Rev. W.A. Smith, Mr. Selden Sanders, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Ann J. Chandler, of Greene.

At the house of the bride's father, in this town, on the 1st inst., by Rev. M.S. Wells, Mr. Devello Robinson, to Miss Mary E. Bartlett, all of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. W.C. Bowen, Mr. Daniel Campbell, to Miss Hattie Ingraham, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. Richard S. Davenport, to Miss Cynthia H. Moore, all of McDonough.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. W.R. Cochrane, Mr. Thomas P. Webb, to Miss Betsey N. Cline, all of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, November 24, 1864

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst., by Rev. L. Bowdish, Mr. Melvin H. Handy, of Elmira [Chemung Co., NY], to Miss Emeline E. Beach, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (April 21)

DeWitt C. Northrup

Chenango American, December 15, 1864

DeWitt C. Northrup, a printer who served his apprenticeship in this office, died in this village, of consumption, on Monday last. We knew him as a faithful, upright, and industrious boy, and deeply regret that he has been thus called away in the prime of his youth.  For the past few years he has been employed in responsible positions in a western State, and bid fair to attain prominence and usefulness.  He returned with the seeds of disease firmly fixed upon him, to the home of his parents in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], about four weeks since, where he rapidly declined and died.  He was 24 years of age, and leaves a wife and child to  mourn his untimely departure.

Bracy Edmonds

Chenango Telegraph, April 30, 1937

Committal services for Bracy Edmonds, 69, former resident of this city were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Norwich Quarter cemetery.  Mr. Edmonds, born October 30, 1867 in Vergennes, Mich., was the son of Samuel F. and Jane Smith Edmonds.  His death occurred April 6, at Blair, Nebraska, two weeks after he had suffered cerebral hemorrhage.  Immediate survivors of Mr. Edmonds are a sister, Mrs. Kate Snyder of this city and one brother, Raymond Edmonds of Birmingham, Alabama.

Addie Dyer

Died August 17, 1939, New Berlin, NY

After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Addie Dyer passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Wild on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 1939, at about 4:25 o'clock.  Mrs. Dyer was born at West Exeter [Otsego Co., NY] about 76 years ago, where nearly her entire lifetime was spent.  In young womanhood she married Mr. Amasa Dyer, unto whom two children, Isaac Dyer of West Exeter and Mrs. James Wild of this village, were born, and who with one sister, Mrs. Alice Welch of West Edmeston, and two grandchildren, survive; Mr. Dyer passed away nine years ago.  For the past 15 years Mrs. Dyer had made her home with the daughter, where she was most tenderly cared for.  The funeral will be held form the Wild home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Eastern Standard time, with burial in the family plot at West Exeter.

Merle Lee Follett

Died June 14, 1940, Palisade, NB

It was with deep regret that this community learned of the death of Merle L. Follett, a long time and highly respected resident, which occurred last Friday evening about nine o'clock.  Merle, as he was known by his scores of friends, was born on a farm just west of Palisade and had continued to make this community his home throughout his lifetime.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, and from the large number in attendance, who were present to pay their last respects to a departed friend, speaks for itself in the high esteem in which he was held by the residents of this community.  Merle Lee Follett was born January 11, 1894, near Palisade, Nebraska in Hayes county, and departed this life June 14, 1940, at the age of 46 years, 5 months and three days.  On November 15, 1916, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Sailors at McCook, Nebraska. To this union one child, Evelyn Vaughneta, was born. The deceased spent his entire life in and around Palisade. The past twelve years he lived in Beverly, Nebraska, where he was employed by Krotter's as a dealer in grain and lumber until illness forced his retirement.  His open-mindedness and fairness in business won him many friends who held him in high esteem.  In spite of many months of intense [...] thoughts were always for the welfare of his family and those with whom he lived since December 1939 when he was brought to her  home in Palisade to be near medical aid.  But in spite of all that loving hands and skill could do the Spirit returned to its Maker.  He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved wife; one daughter, Mrs. Jake Schlager of Culbertson; two grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Estella Follett of Palisade; a sister  Mrs. Henry Egle of Stratton; and one brother, Floyd of Palisade; and other relatives and a host of friends.  His father and two brothers preceded him in death.  Funeral services were conducted from the home of his mother on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. Chris Egle in charge and burial was made in the Palisade cemetery.  Pallbearers were five brother-in-laws, Reese Sailors, Guy Sailors, Claude Sailors, Colonel Sailors, Henry Egle, and Mac Abbuhl.  Music was furnished by Mrs. C.M. Bosley of Palisade, Elliott Wellett of Trenton and Mrs. Nora Hunt of Palisade, pianist.  Hunt's Burial Service was in charge of arrangement.

"There is no death, those gone before

Have just stepped through an open door;

Just passed into a long unseen

Still near, with just a wall between,

Their presence near we still can feel,

Nothing's lost that's truly real;

They still are ours, those loved ones all;

They wait for us beyond the wall."

Whitman Follett

Died March 25, 1938, North Norwich, NY

Whitman Follett, prominent North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] farmer was found dead in the garage at his home on the North Norwich-Sherburne highway at 11 o'clock Friday, the result of a heart attack.  Mr. Follett's body was found by E.B. Clark, another North Norwich farmer, who had gone to the farm to call on Mr. Follett.  He went to the house and was informed by Mrs. Follett that her husband was about the farm buildings. After looking elsewhere Mr. Clark entered the garage and found the body.  Indications are that Mr. Follett had expired two or three hours before the body was discovered. For many years the Follett family resided on the farm across the river from North  Norwich cemetery. Recently the homestead property was taken over by the son, Lorimer Follett, and Mr. and Mrs. Follett moved to the former Will Titus farm on the Sherburne road.  Mr. Follett was a well known farmer and news of his sudden passing will be a source of keen regret to friends. There survive his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Duncan and Catherine Follett, and the son, Lorimer Follett.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 10, 1864

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult., of Consumption, Charles Newton, aged 41 years 8 months 11 days.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Charles [Washburn], son of Mr. John Y. Washburn, aged 11 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Lucy E. [Lewis], wife of Mr. Clarke Lewis, aged 29 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Mr. Byron Terry, aged 22 years and 7 months.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Jerome A. Sands, Esq., aged 32 years.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., Billings De Witt [Allyn], son of J.B. and E.J. Allyn, aged 22 years and 9 months.

In Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], on the 21st ult., at the residence of her brother, C.G. Hall, Mrs. Arvilla A. Fry, aged 45 years, 8 months and 9 days.

Obituaries (April 20)

Henry Gartsee & Fayette York

Chenango American, December 15, 1864

News has been received, through Charles Gross, who is a detailed nurse on board the steamer George Leary, that Henry Gartsee, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] died some months ago in the rebel prison at Andersonville, of dropsy.  He was taken prisoner near Fredericksburg, Va., during the first days of the fighting in the Wilderness, together with a number of others from this place.  He enlisted last winter in the company formed here by Capt. Henry Vaughn for the 22d cavalry.  He was a printer by trade, and had many friends among the young men of the county.  Of a genial, kindly, cheerful disposition, his nature was of the sort to draw about him the pleasant hearted and the gay. He was one of the "laughing sons of mirth" whom nothing could make sour and gloomy, and we are sure that the untold horrors of a Southern prison and the near approach of death therein did not shake the firm faith he cherished that "there is no darker fate before us than that we've left behind."  He will be long remembered and regretted.  By the same letter we learn that Fayette York, son of C.C. York, who was taken prisoner at the same time with Gartsee, died at about the same time at Andersonville.  --Chenango Chronicle.

Ernest R. Worden

Died October 10, 1948, Norwich, NY

Ernest R. Worden of East Avenue, Minoa [Onondaga Co., NY], died Monday morning.  Survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Baerthel Worden; one son, Arthur; his father Addison W. Worden; two brothers, Fred and Howard Worden; one sister, Mrs. Richard Fitzgerald; several nieces and nephews.  Private funeral will be held at his late home, Thursday, 1 P.M. and 2:30 at Minoa Methodist Church, the Rev. Frank D. Boyd officiating.

Irving Raymond Dietz

Died September 15, 1934, New Berlin, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Irving Raymond Dietz, 18, was killed; Maynard Bryant, 14, is at Chenango Memorial Hospital with a fractured left wrist and possible fracture of the skull; James Saunders, is at the home of his uncle, Henry Robinson at South New Berlin, suffering with severe cuts about the head and possible fracture of several ribs; P.J. Malone, suffered a possible brain concussion and is being treated by Dr. W.R. Elliott, New Berlin, at the South New Berlin Hotel; Harold Lindberg, received several severe cuts on the left writst and hand, and a cut on the left side of the head, all of which require sutures; Mrs. Ethel Shillabeer, received a bruised right eye and a contusion of the right cheek; and Martha Burke escaped with minor cuts and bruises, and Mrs. Catherine Cowan received a bad bump on the forehead in an automobile collision about 10:30 o'clock last night on the Norwich-South new Berlin highway near the Washburn farm. Five persons were in one car and four in the other, and Robert Wort was the only one of the nine who did not require medical attention.

Dietz was brought ot the office of Dr. E.N. Morgan at South New Berlin, and died a few minutes later, without regaining consciousness.  Dr. Earl W. Wilcox coroner who was called, stated that the cause of death was a fractured skull.

Saunders driving his own coupe was returning from Norwich.  In the seat with him were Miss Burke and Wort.  Dietz and Maynard were riding in the rumble seat.  Maynard stated this morning at the hospital that he was riding on the left side of the car.  He said that he saw the lights of the approaching truck, then he heard a click and that was the last he knew until he regained consciousness in the office of Dr. Morgan.  He stated that he was talking with Dietz and could not say how fast the car was going, but did say that Saunders was on his own side of the highway.

Lindberg, Malone, Mrs. Cowan and Mrs. Shillabeer were all riding on the one seat of the small truck.  The truck and the car were between 140 and 150 feet apart following the crash.  The coupe struck a telephone pole cutting it off at the ground, continued on for some distance and then turned over on the side of the road.  The truck turned on its side and according to measurements made by Deputies Frank Machio and Dudley Crumb, slid in that position a distance of 14 feet off the side of the highway, through the fence into  a pasture lot.  It is believed that all of the occupants of the coupe were thrown out before it came to its final resting place.  The four in the truck were jammed down into the cab, according to Mrs. Cowan, who stated that she crawled out through the windshield and pulled Mrs. Shillabeer after her.  Lindberg said he saw the lights of the coupe approaching but could give no explanation for the accident.  All parties involved in the accident are residents of South New Berlin.  Dr. Wilcox reported the accident to District Attorney Glenn F. Carter this morning, but no decision has been made as yet as to whether an inquest will be held.  Troopers Lawrenson and Wright of Troop C investigated.

The Dietz remains were brought to Norwich and the funeral will be held from the Breese Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Reverend Skinner of South New Berlin officiating.  The victim had been making his home for the past two years with K.B. Simonson in South New Berlin.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Richard Franklin of Preston; a half-brother, Albert Dietz of Norwich; an uncle, Henry Dietz of Norwich; two uncles in Herkimer and one uncle in Herrick Center, Pa.

Elwyn Johnson & Minnie May Monroe

Died February 24, 1939, Pharsalia, NY

Minnie May Monroe & Elwyn Johnson

A Chenango County love tangle ended tragically near here this morning when 55-year-old Millie May Monroe killed Elwyn Johnson while he slept and then turned the gun on herself. They were found dead shortly before noon at Johnson's dairy farm by Henry Tefft, Mrs. Monroe's son-in-law.  Coroner L.T. Kinney said the murder and suicide was caused by Mrs. Monroe's jealousy of another woman, whose identity authorities refused to disclose. Before shooting Johnson and killing herself, Mrs. Monroe wrote four letters.  One was addressed to the "other woman."  A widow for 20 years, Mrs. Monroe had acquired a householder's permit for her .32 caliber revolver on Nov. 29, 1938.  The climax in the widow's jealous frame of mind apparently came Thursday night when Johnson returned to the farm eight hours late.  He was expected back at 11 o'clock in the morning, and didn't return until 7 p.m.

Johnson is believed to have gone to bed thinking Mrs. Monroe would retire later.  When the bodies were found on Johnson's bed, the farmer was clothed in his underwear while Mrs. Monroe's body was fully dressed.  She remained downstairs and wrote the four letters in which officials said she explained her actions.  One missive was to Lester Shadel of Pharsalia, another addressed to her daughter, Mrs. Henry Tefft, the third to the unidentified woman who she believed was replacing her in Johnson's affections, and the fourth to Henry Tefft.  Investigators believe it was 4 a.m. when she shot Johnson in the back of the head. There were no signs of struggle, fixing the belief that the victim slept. The widow then placed the muzzle at her right temple and pulled the trigger.  When her body was discovered, the gun was still held firmly in her hand, pointing at her chin.

At 11 o'clock this morning, Tefft, who lives nearby, went to the home of his mother-in-law.  He entered by the kitchen door, saw the letter addressed to him.  He read it before exploring further. The letter's details sent him running up the stairs and into the bedroom where the bodies lay. Tefft then sped to the home of former Supervisor Leon R. Davis and telephoned Dr. J. Mott Crumb of Otselic before notifying the sheriff's office at Norwich.  His call brought Sheriff Neil D. Lewis, Undersheriff Frank J. Machio and Coroner Kinney to investigate. The entire official party was taken to the Johnson home in a sleigh by George White who had been waiting at the junction of the Camp Trail Road and the Main Otselic-Pharsalia highway. Depth of snow made the trip impossible in automobiles from the main highway.

A brother of Mrs. Monroe, Edward Church, lives in Cortland.  She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Elwyn Ingersoll of Otselic.  Johnson's son, George Johnosn, lives in the Town of Plymouth.  He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Helen Youngs of Otselic and Mrs. Harlow Abbott of German.

Death Notices

Chenango American, November 3, 1864

In Hospital, at Winchester, Va., on the 18th ult., of a wound received in battle at the above place, Corp. Calvin B. Weld, of Co. E, 114th Reg., N.Y.V., son of Luther Weld, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 28 years and 3 months.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult., Charlie Ray [Farnsworth], youngest son of Jonathan and Lydia Farnsworoth, aged 4 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, Oct. 23, 1864, Georgie W. [Hutchins], son of James and Sattira S. Hutchins, aged 9 years and 6 months.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 21, Mary [White], relict of the late Jeremiah White, aged 58 years.

In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17, after a short illness, Mr. John Sage, aged 56 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17, Susan C. [Hovey], wife of Hiram P. Hovey, aged 27 years.

In Richmond, Va., Sept. 22 Mr. Jesse G. Davison, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango co., NY], aged 41 years.

Marriages (April 19)

Buell - Sherwood

Married June 25, 1913, North Norwich, NY

George Buell and Mrs. Kittie Sherwood were married June 26 at Plasterville, by Rev. A.R. Burke.

Brooks - Relyea

Norwich Sun, May 18, 1942

A pretty home wedding took place Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Brooks, South Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] when their son, Clifford Edwin Brooks and Edith Relyea of Schenectady were united in marriage by Rev. Kenneth kingston of Sherburne.  The bride wore a gown of navy blue and had a white corsage of sweet peas and lily of the valley.  Mrs. Ruth Cravier, niece of the bride, was maid of honor.  The best man was Charles Relyea, brother of the bride. A buffet luncheon was served.the bridal couple received many beautiful gifts.

Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Bennett

Chenango Telegraph, February 18, 1941

Miss Norma Bennett entertained a group of relatives and friends Saturday night in honor of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bennett.  It was their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. This happy contented couple were married February 16, 1916, at Plymouth [Chenango Co., nY] by Rev. W.T. Webb.  Cards, games and dancing were enjoyed by those present, after which a bounteous supper was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Bennett received many lovely gifts of silver.

Biviano - Michaels

Married April 27, 1941, Sherburne, NY

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss Helen Michaels, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Saleem Meelan of 5 New street, Sherburne and Onofrio Biviano, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biviano, 40 Brown avenue, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] took place Sunday at high noon in St. Malachy's church, Rev. Edward J. Kissane officiating.  The church was set with ferns and palms.  The "Ave Maria" was sung by Mrs. Andrew Gfaquinto and  Mrs. Ray Hilsinger, and Bernard Bryan gave an organ recital playing numbers requested by the bridal couple.  Miss Michaels was given in marriage by her father and by her paternal grandfather, Anthony Meelan.  She wore white slipper satin fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice buttoned in the back to the waist. The three-quarter length sleeves were trimmed with seed pearls in the shape of a heart. The full skirt terminated in a train and her finger tip veil of tulle was edged with narrow bands of satin and was arranged with a tiara trimmed with pearls in the shape of hearts. she carried calla lilies.  Miss Angeline Biviano, sister of the groom was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Miss Lila Mody, Mrs. Saba Saba, Miss Matilda Harp of Sherburne; Miss Hertha Neumann, North Norwich; Miss Louise Lewis, Utica, Miss Amelia Sherwood, New Hartford and Mrs. Clifford Brown, Jr., Binghamton.  Miss Biviano wore rose taffeta made with sweetheart neckline, princess style with short puffed sleeves.  A shoulder veil was arranged from a rose tiara and her flowers were pink and red roses. The bridesmaids' dresses were all made alike of marquisette over taffeta with Peter Pan collars, bodices buttoned to the waist, long full skirts with inserts of lace.  Long full sleeves were gathered into a band at the wrist and they wore off the face bonnets which tied under the chin.  Miss Mody and Miss Lewis wore yellow and carried Talisman roses, while Miss Neuman and Mrs. Brown were in Orchid and carried yellow roses.  Miss Sherwood, Mrs. Saba and Miss Harp wore green and their flowers were yellow roses.  All wore gold slippers and their bonnets matched the color of their gowns.  Patrick Guido of Oswego was best man.  Ushers were John Joseph of Clark Mills, Joseph Biviano, John Caezza, Michael Cincotta of Norwich, Douglas Coman, Richard Davidson and John Harp of Sherburne.  Mrs. Meelan, mother of the bride chose navy and white silk and her corsage was pink roses and pink sweetpeas.  Mrs. Biviano, mother of the bridegroom, wore navy blue silk crepe and her corsage was also pink roses and sweetpeas.  Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served the bridal party at the home of the groom. A reception was held later after which the couple left for a wedding trip to  New York and New Jersey. After May 5 they will make their home in Sherburne.  For traveling the bride wore blue silk print with navy coat and white accessories.  She wore a corsage of pink roses and sweetpeas. The bride attended the Sherburne central school and now operates a beauty salon on North Main street, Sherburne.  Mr. Biviano attended the Norwich high school and is now employed at the Norwich Knitting Company.  Guests from Utica, New York Mills, Clark Mills, Amsterdam, Norwich, Binghamton and Endicott attended the ceremony.  Several parties have been given in honor of Mrs. Biviano and two showers.  Miss Hertha Neumann of North Norwich entertained at a variety shower and Miss Angeline Biviano of Norwich gave her a personal shower.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, October 27, 1864

At the residence of the bride's father, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. Wm. W. Andrews, Francis Bowen of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Emma J. Merrithew, of Guilford.

At the Baptist Church, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. W. Burnside, Platt V. Hall, of Union Vale [Dutchess Co., NY], to Miss Louise E. Paul, of North Norwich.

Chenango American, November 3, 1864

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. Wm. A. Smith, Mr. A. Simmon Parker of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Kate A. [Wheeler], daughter ofEphraim Wheeler, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Chauncey Hubbard, to Miss Alice A. Edgerton, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], on the Eve of the 26th ult., at the residence of the Bride's Father, by Rev. S. Johnson, Mr. John Hageman, 2d to Miss Libbie J. [Lowell], eldest daughter of D. Lowell, Esq., all of Chenango Forks.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Re.v W.G. Queal, Mr. A. Booth of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Rhodes, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., by Rev. M. G. WAdsworth, Mr. John B. Hebbard, of Sherburne, to Miss Nettie H. Bentley, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th ult., by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Gideon Lordell, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Olive Y. Cooley, of Guilford.