Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 28, 1879
Marriages
MERCHANT - HARRIS: At the residence of A.G. Harris, Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] by the Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, D.D., O.D. Merchant of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss M.E. Harris of Norwich.
Masonville, Delaware Co. NY: The friends of Mr. Mattison and wife celebrated the 10th year of their married life Nov. 12, by a tin wedding. Many useful articles were presented and also an oyster supper given, served on said tin.
Deaths
FAY: At Westborough, Mass., Monday, Nov. 24th, Lizzie [Fay] wife of Rev. J.H.W. Fay in the 36th year of her age.
Among our death notices will be found that of Mrs. Lizzie Fay (nee Johnstone), wife of Rev. J.H.W. Fay, formerly of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], but for several years a resident of Westborough, Mass., where she died. Her funeral obsequies took place Wednesday.
PARSONS: Mrs. John Parsons of this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY] was taken with an apoplectic stroke Wednesday night and died at 4 o'clock Thursday morning. She was apparently in as good health as usual the previous day and her death was a terrible shock to her many friends. [Abigail White Parsons, d. 27 Nov. 1879, buried St. Peter's Churchyard]
SMITH: The "original" John Smith died at Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 25th. This old veteran of the war of 1812 was familiarly known hereabouts as "Bung-eye Smith" and used to often visit Bainbridge to indulge in a little frolic. He was 92 years of age at his death but had been quite lively and active up to within a short time. He was his own worth enemy and was a glorious example for lovers of the ardent to point at in combating the virtues of temperance.
Bennettsville, Chenango Co. NY: We record this week the death of old Uncle John Smith, as he was familiarly called, one of our oldest settlers, aged 92 years, noted during life for his periodical visits to Bainbridge, his fondness for firewater and his wonderful one-hoss shay. May he rest in peace.
HARPER: Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY: Mrs. O.F. Harper who has been a long and patient sufferer of that fell disease, consumption, departed this life last Sunday evening. [Lydia Hotchkiss Harper, wife of Oscar Fitzalen Harper, d. 23 Nov. 1879, buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney, NY]
NISKERN: A fatal railroad accident occurred at Howe's Cave [Schoharie Co. NY] Monday evening by which John Niskern, an old resident near there, was killed. Mr. Niskern, who is a man sixty years of age, was standing on the depot platform conversing with a number of railroad employees. As the down express train approached, he stepped backward and off the platform onto the track. The engine struck him and knocked him down. The engine and baggage car passed over the prostrate form, cutting off one arm and a foot. Mr. Niskern was taken into the depot and from there removed to a house nearby. His injuries were fatal. Mr. Niskern was a farmer and had resided at Howe's Cave for a number of years.
News Item
Harpersville, Delaware Co. NY: Mr. Edward Northrup, one of our worthy and respected citizens, celebrated, on Saturday last, the 78th anniversary of his birth. Tthe 23d birthday of Miss Ella Harris, a granddaughter of Mr. Northrup, occurring at the same time, was celebrated in conjunction with his. The occasion was much enjoyed by all present. Mr. Northrup was the recipient of a china cup and saucer, on which was the following inscription: "Love the giver."
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, Dec. 5, 1879: There was a typographical error in your last issue in regard to the birthday party at Mr. Northrup's. His granddaughter's name is Harper, instead of Harris. Miss Harper is one of our most intelligent and accomplished young ladies, a teacher of music, and moves in the very best society.
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