McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, December 6, 1849
Death
In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] Nov. 25th, Major Aaron Day, aged 83 years. The deceased was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He enlisted at the age of 12 years, and served three years and six months, was in the army under Sullivan and also under Washington at Valley Forge, through that winter of suffering that has few parallels in the annals of war.
McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, December 13, 1849
Deaths
In Spencer, Tioga County [NY], Nov. 6, of quick consumption, Harriet Newel Loring, daughter of William Loring, Esq. late of Spencer, aged 20 years.
In Solon [Cortland Co. NY], on the 10th inst. Mrs. Marilda Warren consort of Mr. Seamans Warren, aged 44 years.
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In Cortlandville [Cortland Co. NY] at the residence of his father on the 7th inst. Mr. Sandford Buchanan aged 21.
The circumstances attending the death of this young man are of most painful and melancholy interest. Himself and father were in the woods, on the farther side of their farm, waiting while two others were felling a large ash tree. The tree commenced falling quite slowly and, when at an angle of about 30 degrees, it struck the top of a large and very tall basswood. It carried the basswood along slowly with it in its course for a little way and there, being disengaged, fell to the ground, while the basswood, returning with an elastic spring, snapped off, like a pipe stem, in the middle of the trunk and threw a large bushy top, 50 feet in length, in the opposite direction toward the father and the son, who had retired a little from the stump of the ash. the father escaped by a few feet, unharmed, but the son, who was hindered in his progress somewhat by a crosscut saw which he bore upon his shoulder, was struck by a large limb and crushed to the earth by the side of a log upon which the limb itself was dashed into fragments. He was borne to the house 3/4 of a mile, in an unconscious state, bleeding profusely. They were met in the door yard by the mother who, with all that heroic fortitude, prompted by a mother's love, assisted in bearing her dying son into the house, supporting his bruised head, while the blood in a stream poured its crimson tide over her hands and dress. He remained unconscious for two or three hours and died without any recognition of friends or uttering a word.
But though thus suddenly called away, his friends mourn not for him as those who mourn without hope. When quite young (about 12 or 13), Mr. Buchanan, after much anxiety concerning his spiritual state, expressed hope in Christ as his Savior, and all sufficient portion. About 4 years since, when 17 years old, he connected himself with the Congregational Church in this village, by a public preference of his faith in Christ. His life has since corroborated the sincerity of that profession. His Christian principle has been evinced by a correct moral deportment and a sincere attachment to the cause and friends of the Redeemer. Whilst, therefore, we mourn his early departure, we cannot but be comforted with the thought that the exchange is of infinite gain to him. Nor can we regard that end as untimely though it be in the morning of life, since ordered by the counsel of Infinite Wisdom, and is to form a part of that amazing scheme of His providence concerning His people which is yet to fill the heavens and the earth with His praise.
We cannot but hope that this dispensation of Divine Providence will be blessed to those of the young, particularly those who are without hope in Christ. Youthful reader, whoever you may be, dangers attend you in your journey through life. Your feet are upon slippery places. "They will slide in due time." Had this young man stepped one step farther, in two seconds of time, he would have been beyond the reach of harm. Death may be hastening in your path with a quickening pace. With all your foresight and prudence, you may be a step too late. Death may come, yea will come, unexpectedly, but Oh! be not too late with regard to the sincerity of the salvation of your soul. Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh. E.B.F.
McGrawville Express, McGrawville, NY, December 27, 1849
Marriage
In Lyan Co., Iowa, on the 25th of Nov. by Elder Blanchard, Mr. Edward Pierce and Miss Romelia Peet, both formerly of Solon, Cortland co. N.Y.
Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 1, 1873
Marriages
Sept. 23: At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Nathan Cook, in Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. J.W. Mevis, of Otego, Mr. William L. Wightman of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Romelia A. Cook of the former place.
Sept. 23: At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. L.B. Ford, Mr. Edward Hargrave to Miss Josephine Head.
Sept. 17: At Utica [Oneida Co. NY] by Rev. R.S. Southworth, of Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. W.B. Light to Miss Hannah A. Trumble, both of Utica.
Deaths
Sept. 27: In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Miss Emily A. Nearing daughter of Henry nearing, aged 47 years and 5 months.
Butternuts, Otsego Co. NY: Mrs. Foster of New York, died on Wednesday at the residence of Harmen Norton, Esq of consumption. She has been boarding with Mr. Norton the past summer in company with her two daughters, who have done all they could to make her comfortable. Her remains were taken to New York or Boston for interment.
Butternuts, Otsego Co. NY: Mrs. Henry Stebins died on Tuesday Sept. 23d of typhoid fever and was buried the 25th. She was a sister of Dr. Cox of Albany and respected by all who knew her. This community sympathized with Mr. Stebins and his family in this their great loss of a kind wife and affectionate mother. May God comfort them in their sad bereavement.
News Items
Uncle Sol Marsh's 82nd birthday was celebrated at the residence of his son S.S. Marsh, a few days since by a large number of relatives and personal friends. Uncle Sol. and his wife have lived together 60 years. He is the oldest man living in Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] born in the town. We hope he may live to enjoy many a birthday. [Solomon Marsh, 1791-1876]
On Friday morning last, at about 3 o'clock, three men broke into the house of Mr. Edward Edwards with the intention of robbery and plunder. Their noise awoke Mr. Edwards, when he discovered one of the men in an adjoining room. He at once drew a revolver and fired at the burglars, when the pistol was knocked from his hand and two shots fired at him, each of which took effect in his body. The assassins then fled with over $200 and a watch. Mr. Edwards' daughter was awakened by the noise and at once gave the alarm, and the whole village was aroused and every effort to catch the villains made, but without success. Mr. Edwards and his daughter were the only occupants of the house at the time. Mrs. Edwards was in Brooklyn visiting friends. Mr. Edwards had but recently sold out his Cabinet shop and was about to take up his residence in Ohio, where he was going into the cabinet and chair business on a large scale. We have known Mr. Edwards for many years, as a neighbor and friend. He first started business in this county, some thirty years ago, at the village of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] and removed to Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] some twenty-five years ago, engaging in the manufacturing of chairs. He is a respected citizen and a hardworking man, about 50 years of age. This cowardly attack on his life has aroused the whole community to almost desperation and no effort will be omitted to ferret out and bring to jussive the guilty parties. Mr. Edwards had, we learn, a day or two before he was shot, taken out an accident insurance policy of $3,000 for ten days, as he contemplated starting for Ohio on Saturday, his wife to meet him at Syracuse and together proceed to their western home, having everything packed up the day before. We learn the $1000 reward is offered for the arrest of the parties concerned in this dastardly attempt at murder and robbery. We heard from Mr. Edwards on Sunday afternoon. He is not dead, as has been reported and his symptoms are improving. It is thought he will recover.
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