Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 5, 1879
Marriages
EMMONS - MARTIN: At the home of the bride, Oct. 22, by Albert Godley, Burton C. Emmons and Sarah C. Martin both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].
MARTIN - BROWN: At the home of the bride Oct. 22 by Albert Godley, Charles D. martin and Jennie A. Brown both of Otego [Otsego Co. NY].
TOMPSON - KELLOGG: Oct. 23d at the bride's parents by Rev. D. Silver, John H. Tompson of East Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Lillian M. [Kellogg] only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Kellogg of Croton [Westchester Co. NY].
HUMMEL - DALEY: In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 22d by Rev. N.A. Blanchard, Lucius Hummel of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Louise Daley of Laurens.
WEATHERLY - THAYER: At the home of the bride in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 22 by Rev. J.A. Beebe, assisted by Rev. A. Thomas, Francis E. Weatherly of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and Mary E. Thayer of Otego.
Charles Holliday and his wife have agreed to separate. He pays her two dollars per week, quarterly in advance, towards her support. It is to be regretted that it has become necessary for Charles and his wife thus to separate. We have always considered Mr. Holiday a n honest man, and that he was respected by his fellow townsmen.
Deaths
A little child aged about three years, fell into a keeler partly filled with hot water last Saturday and was so badly scaled that it died on Sunday, next day. The child with its mother, as we learn, were visiting at E. Breffles' near Lull's Woolen Mill, in this town [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] where the accident occurred.
J.C. Mull a young man aged 25 years and formerly conductor on the Albany and Susquehanna R.R. whose father resides in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], was killed by a railroad accident near Atchinson, Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 25th. He was a brakeman but riding on the engine at the time of the accident. The engine jumped the track and turned over down an embankment. Mr. Mull was dreadfully scalded. His body reached Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] last Thursday and was buried in Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY] on Friday.
Among the patriotic young men of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] ways the Freeman's Journal, who entered the service of their country in the war of the rebellion, was Robert C.[Wood] oldest son of Jerome B. Wood, Esq. He was soon stricken down with fever and died in camp at Washington [DC] on the 1st of January 1863, aged 18 years. His father went to his bedside, brought his remains home for interment, took the same fever and died on the 13th day of the same month. Both were victims to the war. Application for a pension in favor of the mother was made, and Mrs. Wood receives pension arrears amounting to $1,600 and $96 a year during her life.
The sudden and unlooked for death of our common friend forbids eulogy or elaborate comment. We can but grieve and be silent; follow after him and be hopeful; remember and be mournful. Aad placing our confidence where he did, try to imitate a worthy example. Our dear friend was a man eminently pure of heart, generous, kind and affectionate. Doing no harm and saying harm of none; and yet he was a man of firm convictions and energetic action. He leaves a character worthy of emulation. His constant endeavor was to do right. We can add no honor to his memory, for his deeds of a lifetime have honored him beyond our power to effect. David Wakelee was born in the city of Poughkeepsie, [Dutchess Co.] State of New York, on the 19th day of November 1820. He died in the city of Galveston, state of Texas on the 9th day of October 1879. During forty-four years of his serviceable life, he was a resident of Galveston city, engaged in all its activities. He held many positions of honor and trust and was ever prominent and zealous in deeds of benevolence and mercy. He was a consistent member and communicant of Trinity church and one of its vestrymen from 1853 to 1879 and filled the office of secretary during 21 years. And was a "Christian gentleman," a devoted husband, and loving parent. and in the highest sense a man of honor and rectitude. One for who the closing of our own beautiful burial service finds a peculiar fitness: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord! N.B. Yard, J.H. Hutchins, J.P. Evans, Committee. Galveston, Oct. 18.
News Item
Mrs. Nancy Grace of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] grandmother of Richard Cooley of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] celebrated her 93d birthday Oct. 28th. She is quite smart and most of her faculties are well preserved.
Unadilla Times, Unadilla, NY, April 30, 1891
Marriage
Justin Judd of North Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Eleanor Potter of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] were pronounced man and wife by the Rev. A.E. Wilson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Potter, 8 Division Street, Thursday evening. Oneonta Star, April 23.
Deaths
April 25th, 1891, Mrs. Ann Bartholomew aged 91 years. the funeral was held from the residence of Edward Bartholomew, Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. B.P. Ripley officiating. Remains were interred in Evergreen Hill Cemetery.
The funeral of Mr. John VanCott was held from his late residence last Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:00 from the Presbyterian Church, Rev. J.L. Jones, of Guilford, officiating. The services were attended by a large circle of relatives and friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. His remains were interred in Evergreen Hill cemetery.
Mr. Abner Rockwell an old resident and respected citizen of Garratsville [Otsego Co. NY] died suddenly at that place last Saturday. He was engaged in carrying wood into the house and as he turned to close the door he dropped to the floor dead. His age was about 78 years and six months. A wife and four sons survive to mourn his loss.
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Funeral of Rev. T.P. Halstead
Friday afternoon the funeral services of Rev. T.P. Halstead were held at Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and were in charge of Rev. O.H. McAnulty. At the home of his daughter, where he died, a short service composed of scripture reading and prayer was held. Mrs. Halstead, the wife of the deceased and her father were unable to attend the services at the church and it was a sad sight indeed to see his body taken away from them.
The services at the church, which was filled to overflowing, were commenced by an anthem with tenor solo "Lead me Gently Home." Rev. O.H. McAnulty announced the 960th hymn, "How Vain Are All Things Below the Skies." The prayer - a comforting one - was offered by Rev. M.S. Hard, D.D. of Wyoming district. Rev. L.L. Sprague of Wyoming seminary read the 38th Psalm, and Rev. H.C. McDermott the 90th Psalm. Rev. A.F. Chaffee followed with a selection of passages. The 980th hymn was then sung, "How Blest the Righteous When He Dies." Beautiful tributes to the memory of the departed were made by Rev. W. L. Thrope of Waverly, J.W. Movis, of Milford, J.B. Sumner of Owego district and Thomas Harroun of Binghamton district. Their remarks were filled with commendations of the strong merits of Rev. Mr. Halstead's character and words of counsel to the living. Rev. McAnulty also made a few remarks. He thought the deceased a most unselfish man. Mr. Halstead was a devout and earnest minister. Mr. Halstead's face looked perfectly natural but showed the effects of disease. The body was interred at the cemetery at Afton. The following, who are among the youngest clergymen of the district, acted as bearers: Revs. R.P. Ripley, E. Kilpatrick, W.T. Blair, C.H. Hayes, C.E. Personnus and W.H. Alger.
There were about twenty of the pastors of this district present and the following from other districts: Revs. L.S. Hard, J.B. Sumner, Thomas Harroun, George M. Colvill, A.M. Crydenwise, A.J. Van Cleft, E.D. Olmstead, J.G. Holman and H.C. McDermitt.
Among those in attendance, the following from Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] were noticed: George T. Wilber, George Reynolds, J.O. Rowe, Thomas Willshau, HJ. Greely Spencer and Nelson Donley. Oneonta Star
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