Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 31, 1879
Birth
Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY: Dewitt Fical is the happiest man in seven counties, cause, a girl.
Marriages
At the residence of Alvin Converse, Esq., in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], July 19th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, George B. Cook and Carrie E. Spohn, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].
At the residence of the bride's parents, July 23d, by Rev. James Chambers, Mr. Christopher O'Benaur and Miss Marian McIntype all of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].
In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 20th, by Rev. J.C. Hansom, Mr. Frank E. Sweet of Oxford to Miss Frances A. Gale of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].
In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 21st by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Frank L. Ingraham of South Oxford, to Miss Effie E. Hinckley of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].
Deaths
In Troy, Bradford Co. Pa., July 23d, Mr. Lewis Winston formerly of this town, aged 93 years, 11 months and 6 days.
At Vallonia Springs [Broome Co. NY] July 16th, Mr. James lord aged 30 years.
In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 9th, Daisy Belle [Willcox] adopted daughter of Samuel and Demis Willcox, aged 8 years.
In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 22d, Katie Nowlan] daughter of Thomas F. and Maggie Nowlan, aged 2 years.
In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] July 28th, Mrs. Maria Robbins, wife of the late Myron Robbins, aged 57 years.
In New Haven, Conn. July 10th, Mr. Horace D. Fisk aged 57 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].
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In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] July 26th, Mr. Robert Hetrick aged 67 years.
The citizens of Smithville Flats have just been saddened by the death from apoplexy, of Mr. Robert Hetrick, which took place on Saturday last, July 26th. Mr. Hetrick had some premonitions of the attack from which he died in a similar attack, but of much less severity, several months since, and from which he appeared to have entirely recovered. The fatal stroke came upon him on Sabbath evening, July 20th, while engaged about his chores and at once rendered him nearly unconscious and incapable of speaking. He never rallied to any great extent and finally on Saturday passed into the comatose state in which he shortly died.
The deceased was born in Ireland, of Scotch parentage, in the year 1812. He was one of a family of four children of whom a brother and sister died in the old country, and another brother, who now resides in the town of German [Chenango Co. NY] together with himself came to this country. He was about nineteen years of age when he arrived in New York, and soon after he took up his residence in Smithville on the place now occupied by his son James, where he continued to reside until he moved into the village. In the year 1836, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Ramsey, whom he now leaves, together with a son and two daughters, to mourn his loss.
In his character Mr. Hetrick was a quiet, unobtrusive man, but yet a man of very decided character and strength of will. He was universally recognized as a person of undoubted integrity, thoroughly upright in life, and entirely reliable in all his dealings with the world. He also possessed deep moral convictions and was by no means destitute of religious principles and feeling. Several years since he made an open profession of his faith in the religion of Christ, and though from his diffidence and self-constrained habits of thought and life, he did not say much upon religious subjects, there is every reason to believe that he never gave up his faith nor lost his hope of the better life. He was a constant supporter and attendant upon the Presbyterian Church in Smithville, and his absence both there and in this community will be long felt and regretted. His funeral was attended at the church on Monday afternoon, the 28th inst.
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KETCHUM: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] July 16th of consumption, George H. [Ketchum] only son of Albert Ketchum, aged 19 years.
Tribute to the Late George H. Ketchum
We take the following beautiful tribute to the memory of the late George H. Ketchum from the Binghamton Democrat [Broome Co. NY] of last week:
One of the most pathetic funeral ceremonies ever witnessed in this locality occurred at the Baptist church in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the last sad rites over the remains of George H. Ketchum of that place.
About eighteen months since, deceased went West for the benefit of his health, was attacked by dumb ague, and his parents went and brought him back in January. Since that time, he lingered with the pangs of consumption up to his death last Wednesday night.
Prior to his demise, George left written requests to be carried out at the funeral in a sealed envelope, not to be opened until after his death. Accordingly, six young gentlemen, friends and schoolmates of the deceased, acted as pall bearers. Six young ladies, also friends and schoolmates, dressed in white, trimmed with flowers, followed the remains. at the grave. As a last token of remembrance and love, each of the young ladies deposited a bouquet upon all that remained of the dear friend so soon to be forever covered by the green turf.
The sealed requests also intimated the wish that a former friend and pastor of deceased should deliver the funeral sermon. Accordingly, Rev. J.H. Sage, now of Gilbertsville, was sent for. His sermon, though plain, was able, and contained many beautiful and valuable lessons on the subject of sorrow. Although the church edifice was completely filled, during the latter part of the sermon scarcely a tearless eye was visible.
Deceased was a young man of remarkable character and virtue. No blemish rests upon his fair name. We cannot recall his participation in any serious or angry dispute. He was without an enemy. Pure, gentlemanly, honorable, faithful, refined, just, all were his friends. During his lingering illness, consciousness of approaching death, strong religious faith, resignation and gentleness, the expression of tender, touching sentiments and failing strength caused him to appear rather like a creature of heaven than a creature of earth. In his last visits with friends they were moved to tears. Could all die as noble as he, death were a sweet, not a bitter thing. The hand of the fell destroyer has removed a character, perfect at least to mortal eye. In the loss of one possessed of qualities of so great promise, the bereaved family have the deep sympathy of the entire community.
[Buried Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, NY]
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