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Vital Records, Chenango County, New York, October 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 10, 1878

Marriages

JOHNSON - WRIGHT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 17th, by Rev. G.A. Pelton, Mr. Charles A. Johnson to Miss Cora D. Wright all of Greene.

HOLDEN - HUNTINGTON:  At the residence of the bride's father, in McGrawville, Cortland Co. [NY] Sept. 18th, by Rev. S.N. Wescott, Mr. M. D.  Holden to Miss Ella Louise Huntington formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] both of McGrawville.

COLEGROVE - RORAPAUGH:  At the residence of E.J. Colegrove, Oct. 21, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Eli J. Colegrove to Mrs. M.J. Rorapaugh, both of Cincinnatus, N.Y. [Cortland Co.]

Deaths

ELLSWORTH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 4th, Flora [Ellsworth] daughter of Niram and Alma Ellsworth, aged 6 months.

CHURCH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 6th, an infant child of John W. and Ella Church.

LUDDINGTON:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 3d, Volina [Luddington] widow of the late J.S. Luddington and mother of M.B. and J.S. Luddington, aged 75 years and 6 months.

CONKEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 29th, Mr. Lansing L. Conkey an old and well known resident of that village.

WILLIAMS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 30th, Mr. Roger Williams, aged 87 years.

BARBER:  In Preston, Canada, Sept. 20th, Mr. Alsbrow Barber aged 86 years, father of Mrs. Warren Thurston of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

STOVER:  In Nyack, N.Y. [Rockland Co.] Sept 20th, Mr. John Stover aged 60 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

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FOSTER:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] Oct 3d, Mr. Christopher C. Foster, aged 76 years, 4 months and 18 days for many years a respected resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 9, 1878:  C.C. Foster, well known in northern Chenango County, died the 3d inst. at Columbus of paralysis, after a six months illness, at the age of 76 years.  Truxton Lamb gives the following sketch of the life of Mr. F., which we copy from the News:  "He was a graduate of Union College at Schenectady.  This end he attained, without any aid, by his indomitable perseverance, which enabled him to overcome obstacles, before which most young men of the present day would utterly fail.  An ardent desire for an education, soon found him qualified and employed as a Common and Select School teacher.  In this department he was very successful and taught a number of terms in the same district. The writer of this, attended three terms under his instruction and today with many others are feeling the value of the attainments received from him and can attest with them that his life has not been without its good fruits.  His sympathies were always identified with educational matters and his townsmen honored his attainments by placing their schools for a number of years under his supervision.   His energy in early life in attaining the qualifications of usefulness is worthy the emulation of the young of the present day.  Six children, one son and five daughters survive him."

News Items

Oxford, Chenango Co. NY:  Information is wanted of Lucien D. Mosier, son of Warren Mosier of this town, who mysteriously disappeared on the last day of the Fair, September 19th.  He was last seen in this village [Oxford] in the afternoon of that day, and since then nothing has been seen or heard of him, either by his parents or friends in town, or by his relatives residing in other towns.  He is twenty-four years of age, rather slim built, and wore a black hat and a black suit of cassimere clothes, the pants being ribbed.  Nothing had been noticed in his actions that would lead to the belief that he was not in his right mind, nor had he expressed any desire or determination to leave home.  Any information concerning his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his father, Warren Mosier, whose address is Oxford, N.Y.

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Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 3, 1878:  Columbus, Chenango Co. NY:  On Thursday last our citizens were shocked to learn that William Sears a young man residing in the northern part of the town, had shot himself with the intention of committing suicide.  It appears that for some time past his mind had been much depressed, and he had suffered intensely from a hypochondriacal dread of being taken for debt, or of having to go to the poor house.  This fear was wholly imaginary, as he was a farmer in good circumstances with no debts whatever.  Still, he insisted that everything was going wrong, and some time ago he procured a revolver, which he kept in readiness for the moment when he should decide that he could endure his troubles no longer. Thursday morning, he went to the cheese factory and returned, as usual, and while dipping out the whey, his horse took fright and ran away, nearly ruining the wagon and milk can.  After considerable trouble he caught the horse, put it in the stable, picked up the broken thills and put them away, carried the milk can to the house, and went straight into the pantry and out again to the barn.  He then carefully removed all the clothing from his left breast, placed the muzzle of the revolver where he supposed the ball would enter his heart and fired.  He had aimed too high for his purpose and the ball took effect in his lung.  He then walked about to ascertain if he had seriously injured himself and deciding that he had not, he went into a box stall put the revolver under his chin and fired again.  The ball lodged near the base of the brain, and he fell to the ground, stunned, but not unconscious.  Meanwhile breakfast was waiting for him, and the family became alarmed at his absence.  Someone went in search for him, and was guided to the spot where he lay, by his groans.  When asked what he had done, he said he had shot himself, and later, told all the particulars.  He was removed to the house, and Drs. Hayward, Church and Hazard were summoned, but medical skill could not save him.  he lingered until 2 o'clock P.m. Sunday, when he died.  He was conscious nearly all the time and conversed freely.  He was anxious to live and get well, and when too late, repented of what he had done, yet said he could not help doing it, owing to the constitutional infirmity which impelled him to do the deed. This would seem to be true, for he had persistently premeditated self-destruction.  On one occasion he took a dose of Paris green, but for some reason it did not kill him.  Another time he made up his mind to hang himself, but failed, for lack of courage.  In his early boyhood days, he was bright and studious and gave promise of a fair future.  He was respectably connected, and his friends have the sympathy of the entire community.  Deceased was 27 years of age and leaves a wife and child.  His funeral occurred Monday afternoon.  Rev. Mr. Townsend, of New Berlin, conducted the services.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 10, 1878:  Columbus, Chenango Co. NY:  The friends and relatives of the late William Sears are pained at the impression that has been conveyed through an article in last week's Telegraph that he was a Roman Catholic.  We are requested to say that he was reared in the faith of the Protestant Church and although not a member of any, he adhered to the doctrines of that church to the last.  During the three days of suffering, before death ensued, he asked every professing Christian who called to see him, to pray for him and expressed a wish that Mr. Townsend, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at New Berlin should preach his funeral sermon.  He furthermore directed that if the services of his chosen minister could not be obtained, another one of the same denomination should be procured. We are also requested to correct another statement in the same article, which claims that insanity is known to have existed in the family for some generations back.  With the exception of the unfortunate man's mother, who became insane at his birth and has remained so ever since, there have been no cases of the kind on either the mother's or father's side.

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Suspected Poisoning

On Friday evening last, a man by the name of John Dutton, residing about one and a half miles north of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], died under very sad and suspicious circumstances.  Last spring he hired out to Samuel Hoxie as a farm hand and occupied a tenant house owned by Mr. Hoxie.  About three months ago his health failed, since which time he has been ailing more or less.  He had a wife whose character was by no means above reproach.  Last Thursday morning, although he was sick abed, she left him alone and went to the fair at Morris, with a young, unmarried man.  Before she left, she administered a dose of medicine to her husband, and he commenced vomiting.  Telling him that she hoped she would find him dead when she came back, she went out, locked the door, put the key in her pocket and told all who inquired that he was better, and would be able to get his own dinner.  This model wife did not return until the next day, towards night.  About four o'clock Thursday afternoon Mr. Hoxie's son thought he heard someone calling and went to see if it was Mr. Dutton.  He found the poor man in a pitiable condition and suffering dreadfully from thirst. When water was brought to him he had not strength to hold the cup.  The neighbors came at once and ministered to his wants.  He vomited at intervals until he died, which was at eight o'clock Friday evening.  Suspicions of foul play were rife and a postmortem examination was held, five physicians being present.  We have not learned that any trace of poison was found, but we understand that the stomach had been kept for further analysis.  Deceased was twenty-six years of age, of good habits, and a member of the Baptist Church.  His funeral occurred on Sunday.

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