Obituaries (April 16)

Ida J. (Miller) White

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1921

 

Ida J. (Miller) White

1855 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The sudden death of Mrs. Hiram White, of Brown Street, came as a distinct shock to her family and friends.  Mrs. White had been in her usual health until Saturday, when her condition became serious.  On Monday afternoon she was removed to the Norwich Memorial Hospital, and an operation was performed in the hope of prolonging life, but death occurred about 8 o'clock in the evening.  Funeral services were held from the family home in Brown Street Thursday afternoon, Rev. J.H. MacConnell, of the First Congregational Church, officiating.  Ida J. Miller was born in Sherburne June 15, 1855, the daughter of Gardner and Olive Miller. She was untied in marriage to Hiram White November 27, 1873, and came to Norwich, where the family has since resided. besides her husband, Mrs. White is survived by two sons, George, of Norwich, and Harry of Syracuse; also one sister, Mrs. Addie Wood, of Earlville.

 

Hiram White

Norwich Sun, June 5, 1928

Hiram White, aged 77 years, died Monday night, at the Norwich Memorial Hospital following a week's illness.  Deceased was born in South Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 12, 1851, the son of George White and Calancy Breed.  He had been a resident of Norwich since his 15th birthday.  A constable in the village of Norwich for a period of 17 years and a deputy United States marshal for a period of six years, Hiram White was well known to the older residents of the city.  With the exception of two brief visits with a son in Syracuse he had made his home with a son in this city at 41 Maydole street [Norwich, NY].  Insofar as is known, the late Mr. White was the last surviving person who had anything to do with the trial and execution of Felix McCann in Norwich.  Mr. White served as one of the death watchers and a warm friendship sprung up between him and the convicted murderer.  At the request of the doomed man, Mr. White marched to the scaffold with McCann, placed the straps about his legs and hands and fastened the noose around his neck.  Mr. White was one of the founders and originators of the old Norwich Gun Club and was considered an expert shot, one of the best in Chenango county.  That organization grew into the present Chenango County Fish, Game and gun Club.  He was a sportsman and possessed an inborn love for hunting and fishing.  He had the distinction of owning the first breech loading shotgun sold in the county.  The deceased throughout his life time was a Democrat in politics and had taken part in many warm fights in this county.  Coming to Norwich at the age of 15 years he was first employed in the Joe Brown sawmill on the land where the Paris Barnes farm is now located.  he later went to work for the meat firm of Butts and Marion, located where the present M.H. Fishman store is being erected on South Broad street.  When that firm dissolved partnership, Mr. White went as a meat-cutter with the late Henry P. Marion, working for him for a period of 55 years. The late Mr. White was a charter member of the old steamer company in Norwich and served many years as an active member in the old Norwich fire department.  Surviving him are two sons, George of this city and Harry L. of Syracuse; one brother, Curtis L. White, of South Pitcher and two grandchildren, Waldemar Bucksatch of Norwich and Miss Ruth White of Union Springs. The funeral services will be held from the home of his son George, at 41 Maydole street, Thursday afternoon at 21:30 with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY], Rev. Lloyd S. Charters officiating

 

Corporal Harold Newman

Norwich Sun, November 12, 1918

The village of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] was saddened on Sunday to hear of the death of the first Sherburne boy killed in action in France.  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newman received an official notification of the death of their son Corp. Harold Newman on the battle fields of France.  When war was first declared Harold Newman was one of the first boys from that village to offer their services to their country.  Possessed of a splendid mental courage, he only asked to prove that the will might be made known by the deed, that he might test his physical strength in the great battle for democracy and freedom.  After enlisting and spending the usual time in the cantonments in this country, he was sent across in the spring of this year.  According to letters received from him, he had seen much active fighting and was bearing his share of the burden that rested on the manhood of the world.  The last letter received from him was on Sept 6, written on Aug. 17.  He stated that he had been over the top a number of times, but had come through each time unscathed.  Since that letter however, no word had bene received from him and the family had been under the terrible suspense of uncertainty until the telegram came Sunday with the news that the soldier boy had gone over the top for the last time and on into the west.  Corporal Newman was born, raised, and educated in Sherburne.  He was a young man of splendid reputation, and a favorite with his companions.  Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers, Leo, James and Robert of Sherburne, and three sisters, Miss Ella Newman of Frankfort and Mrs. Arthur Diongoole, and Mrs. Frances Doyle of Sherburne.,

 

 

 

 

World War I - Norwich, NY casualties 1918

Norwich Boys Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice for Their Country

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1921

Private Arthur F. Sterritt (left) and Private Paul F. Sage (right)

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The bodies of two more Norwich lads were laid to rest this week in their native land after the long journey from France.

 

Private Paul F. Sage and Private Arthur F. Sterritt were boyhood chums and both were members of Company M, One Hundred and Seventh Infantry and both were killed in action in the same battle September 29, 1918.  Their bodies were laid to rest in France, but upon the request of relatives, were later to be sent home.  They arrived in Hoboken this week and funeral services were held Thursdya in New York. Their final resting place will be in Arlington Cemetery.

 

The boys are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Sage, of South Broad Street, who were in New York City for the arrival and funeral services of their sons, Elmer Sterritt, a brother of Arthur, who resides in new York, was also present at the service.

 

Private Paul Sage Offers the Supreme Sacrifice;

First Norwich Man to Lose life in Battle

Norwich Sun, November 12, 1918

Private Paul Sage, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Sage of 85 Rexford street, is believed to have been killed in action when the allied forces began their big drive of September 29th.  The news was conveyed to his parents in a letter received this afternoon from an Australian soldier who fought side by side with Paul in the trenches.  The Australian, British and American forces were evidently fighting together when the great drive began, as the letter from the Australian states that Paul, who was known to have been with the British, was shot and fell within a few feet of him.  The letter says that he, the Australian, picked up the body, and removed it from the immediate battle field.  Later he removed a diary, some pictures and other things from Paul's pockets and sent them to his parents in Norwich.  Together with the letter they were received today.  The information concerning his death is probably reliable as Mr. and Mrs. Sage identified the pictures found in his pockets as some which they had sent their son in France.  There appears to be little doubt, but that the information is correct, as it is presumed that the Australian soldier was personally acquainted with the Norwich boy.  The diary, the letter stated, was held up by the censor, but will be sent later.  Private Sage is the first Norwich boy to lose his life in action with the Expeditionary Forces, and is the fifth from this city to make the supreme sacrifice.  He enlisted in the Mohawk regiment early in the war and was later transferred to Co m of the 107th infantry when the militia was federalized and soon afterwards sent across.  Letters received form him say that he was company runner, that is, bearer of messages between commanding posts.  This detail is one of the most perilous engaged in by fighting men, the company runner being the mark for many German snipers and machine gun nests.  Mr. Sage is endeavoring this afternoon to get in touch with the war department and ascertain the truth.  The name of his son has not appeared in any of the American casualty lists, the delay probably being due to the fact that he was billeted with the British on the western front.

 

Arthur Sterritt Killed in Action

Norwich Sun, November 14, 1918

A double grief has come to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Sage of 85 Rexford Street.  On Tuesday Mr. Sage received a letter from an Australian comrade of his son Paul telling of his death on the battlefield of France.  This afternoon, Mrs. Sage received an official notification from the war department stating that her son, Arthur Sterritt was killed in action on Sept. 29th.  Arthur Sterritt and his step-brother Paul Sage enlisted together in the Mohawk regiment.  Both were transferred to Co. M. of the 107th infantry and were doubtless killed in the same drive.  They had been overseas since May and had seen much of the hardest fighting that our American boys had to go through with.  Arthur was born on Oct. 3, 1891.  He had lived in Norwich almost all of his life, and was educated here, where he leaves hundreds of friends to mourn his death on the field of battle.  Beside his mother and step-father, he is survived by two brothers, Elmer, with the forces in France and George of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Breed, also of Norwich.

 

Three Norwich Boys killed on Sept. 29

Norwich Sun, December 7, 1918

George E. Sage on Friday received official announcement from Washington of the death of his son, Paul Sage.  The message stated that he was killed in action on September 29.  Mr. Sage had a letter from an Australian soldier, received November 1, in which he told of the death of Private Sage, who was billeted with the writer and went into action with him.  The fact that the war department made no official announcement of the casualty was probably due to the fact that the soldier was not in an American detachment.  The date given in the telegram (September 29) was the same as that which Mrs. Sage's son, Arthur Sterritt, was officially reported as killed in action.  Private Floyd Pudney was the third Norwich boy to "go west" on that day, the first of the great allied drive that ended in the victory of our arms.

 

Splendid Tribute Paid to the Memory of Private Paul F. Sage

Norwich Sun, December 30, 1918

The memorial services for the late Pvt. Paul F. Sage, which were held in the Baptist church in South New Berlin Sunday, were among the most impressive ever held in that church or in that vicinity. A large number of the young man's former friends motored from Norwich to pay their last tribute to the dead. The Norwich Home Defense Corps also motored to the neighboring town and attended the services in a body.  Four cars made the trip from Norwich and arrived to find the church already well filled. At the opening of the services the auditorium was packed with one of the largest congregations ever seen there. The church choir and orchestra added materially to the memorial service and the sermon was an inspiring call for those remaining at home to live worthily of the boy who had died so gloriously.  The gold star placed on the service flag of the church for Paul Sage is the only one of its color among 24 stars of blue.  So far as is known, he is the only member of this church to give up his life in the cause for which he fought. The young man was the son of George E. Sage of the firm of Sage & Harrington of Norwich.

 

Norwich Pays Honor to its Soldier Dead

Norwich Sun, April 19, 1921

Dead, yet living on forever in the lives of those nearest and dearest to them, and held by their supreme sacrifice immortal among those that have given life for country's cause, two more funerals of this city's heroes who were killed in action in the World War, were held Tuesday, and fitting respect paid the memory of the departed.

 

The funerals were those of Arthur F Sterritt and Paul F. Sage, sons of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Sage of this city [Norwich, NY].  Services for the former were held in St. Paul's church at 10:30 o'clock, with burial in St. Paul's cemetery, while services for the latter took place in the First Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock, with interment at South New Berlin.

 

Citizens and comrades united in the services and each was buried with military honors. Touching and beautiful were the services, the tributes of respect of Norwich residents to those who had fallen in battle.  Hundreds turned out to view the funeral processions and to participate in the grand memorial of the glorious dead. the streets were lined with solemn faces.  High school students and faculty formed a line either side of East and West Side parks while the funeral procession moved through the streets.

 

Business was suspended during the hours of the services, all stores being closed between 10 and 11 and 3:15 and 3:45.  The services were most impressive.  Over each casket there was an American flag, and there were many beautiful wreaths of flowers.  Between 60 and 70 American Legion members and former service men were in the line of march, to honor the Soldier dead.  Members of the G.A.R. ad Spanish War Veterans, also the Red Cross and many representative citizens were also in the funeral procession.

 

At the services for Mr. Sterritt in St. Paul's Church, the pastor, the Rev. J.S. Tiernan celebrated a solemn requiem high mass;  the Rev. Clement Shanehussy, formerly of this city, of Syracuse was deacon; the Rev. Theodore Provost of Oxford, sub-deacon; and the Rev. Walter A. Sinnott, who is chaplain of the local post of the American Legion, preached the funeral sermon at the close of the mass.

 

The Rev. H.R. MacMillan preached the funeral sermon over the body of Mr. Sage, paying a glowing tribute to his memory and the supreme sacrifice he had made for his country.  The services were largely attended.

 

Members of the local post of the American Legion had charge of the services. The bearers at both funerals were Charles Riley, Charles Pflanz, J. Edward Sullivan, J. Mason Taft, Francis Conroy and Charles Burgess, the latter who came as an escort to the bodies when they were brought home.  The color bearers were Clarence Wickman, Leroy Coe and George Rowe.  The firing squad was in charge of Leon Haines and was composed of Nathan Squires, Ernest Bennett, Geo. Johnson, Lester Rider, Glenn H. Sprague, Raymond Williams, Norman Tiffany and F.H. Moore.  The musicians were Earl Elliott, William Smith and Robert Hultzen.  the caisson riders were Fred Manning and Howard Gueker and the horsemen were Lynn Skinner, Fred Curnalia, Robert Soules and David Grant.

 

 

Marriages (April 15)

Carpenter - Wick

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1919

 

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Harry C. & Margaret Louise (Wick) Carpenter

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Capt. Harry C. Carpenter, who gained national fame when credited with being the last American to fire a shot from the trenches on armistice morning in November last, has gained fresh laurels locally by choosing for his bride one of the late daughters of Norwich, Miss Margaret Louise Wick.  There was a simple but impressive ceremony at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Alice S. Wick, on Hayes street on Saturday afternoon.  A military air pervaded the house which was beautiful with ferns and flowers and brilliant with the national colors.

 

The bridal party entered the parlor shortly after 3 o'clock, meeting the officiating clergyman, Rev. H.R. McMillan at the door. The attending couple was Miss Gertrude Wait and Lieut. Gregory H. Wick, a brother of the bride. The bride wore an afternoon gown of white Georgette crepe, and carried an arm bouquet of white roses.  the bridesmaid's costume was  of pink Georgette, and she wore a corsage bouquet of violets.  Both the groom and his best man were attired in regulation army khaki.

 

After the ceremony there was a reception for the immediate relatives and intimate friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter leaving on the afternoon train for a short wedding journey.  Upon their return they will make their home in Middletown, the groom being a civil engineer in the employ of the New York, Ontario & Western railway. Before enlisting in the world war he was located in Norwich.  He enlisted in the spring of 1917, and was soon granted a lieutenant's commission.  He saw nearly a year's active service on the other side and returned with the rank of Captain.  The bride has always lived in Norwich. She is a graduate of the High School and of Pratt institute, Brooklyn. Both young people are well known and are social favorites.  Many friends extend best wishes and hearty congratulations. There were many out of town guests present at the wedding.

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, May 3, 1854

 

Married in South Plymouth, on 20th ult. by Rev. A Bancroft, Mr. Ervin Chase to Miss Ursula Frink, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Married in Norwich, on 27th ult. by Rev. Nathaniel Ripley, Mr. Wm. W. Jacox of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Bagg of Morris [Otsego Co., NY].

 

Married in South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on 26th, by Rev. A. Bancroft, Mr. Abram Crandall to Miss Susan Moon.

 

Chenango Union, May 10, 1854

 

Married, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 9th, by Rev. S.W. Bush, Mr. James Hughston of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Ann Hinkley of this place.

 

Married in North Norwich, on 8th, by Rev. Sidney Wilder, Mr. George A. Cory of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Adaline E. Crandall of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Married in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 3rd, by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Joseph Baldwin of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Julia E. Hathewson of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Married in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 27th ult. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Ranslaer Coe of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ruth Webb of Norwich.

Obituaries (April 15)

Frank E. Eccleston

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1919

 

Frank E. Eccleston

1852 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of his son, Merton E. Eccleston, in Port Jervis, where he had been for the past few months, occurred the death of Frank E. Eccleston, a former well-known resident of this city and of Oxford.  For a number of years he was employed in the freight department of the Ontario & Western Railway at the Norwich station, going form here to Oxford to engage in the hotel business.  He conducted the St. James Hotel in that village until its destruction by fire when he again took up his residence here. The remains were brought to this city on Saturday and services were held on Sunday morning, interment being made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Charles R. Eccleston

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, April 27, 1901

Charles R. Eccleston, a quite well known resident of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], died in the barn on the farm worked by him in that town early Tuesday morning, under rather peculiar circumstances.  The farm is seven miles from Oxford and is owned by John E. Miller of this village, Eccleston having been his tenant for several years.  On Monday, Eccleston, as was his custom, drew his milk and that of a neighbor to the Borden station here, reaching town about 11 a.m.  After unloading his milk, Eccleston spent the balance of the day about the village.  In the evening he was complained of for leaving his team hitched in the street all day without attention, and taken before Justice Newkirk, who imposed a fine of $3.00, which he paid. At about 9:30 he left for his home with his team and was said by those who last saw him to have been in good condition and able to care for himself.

 

Tuesday morning, Gurdeon Lindsey, who works on the farm, arose at an early hour and proceeded with the chores, but missed Eccleston, his team and the milk cans, which would soon be required for the morning's milking.  Hearing the rattle of milk cans he looked down the road and saw the team coming, and presently L.D. Basset drove into the barn with Eccleston in the bottom of the wagon in front of the seat is a stupefied condition.  He was taken out and placed upon some blankets on the barn floor, and Mrs. Eccleston, who was present to assist in the milking, went to the house and got a pillow for his head and a blanket with which he was covered and made comfortable, it being supposed that a good sleep was all that he required. After finished the milking the blanket being required to cover the milk cans, Mrs. Eccleston went to her husband, uncovered him and discovered that he was dead.  It was about 4:30 in the morning when he was brought home.

 

It appears that on his way home Eccleston had stopped at Bassett's house, which is near the Miles Westover farm only a few miles from this village.  He must have remained there some time to account for his not reaching his home earlier in the evening, though the terrible bad conditions of the roads would consume more than twice the ordinary time to make the seven miles.  Bassett had formerly worked for Eccleston, and says that Eccleston wanted him to drive him home, which he did.  On the way Eccleston put his head down and dozed, and when near the school house by the George Rogers farm, pitched over the dashboard on to the whiffletrees, but righted up himself and got back on to the seat. Shortly after that he fell or slid off the seat to the bottom of the wagon, where he remained until Bassett drove him home.

 

Eccleston was a quiet, inoffensive young an and among his acquaintances was considered a good fellow.  The undertakers who were called to attend say there were no cuts or bruises about the body. Death was, without much doubt, caused by heart failure.  Deceased was a son of Lewis Eccleston, and was about 38 years of age.  He leaves the widow and three children, two girls and a boy.  -Oxford Times.

 

 Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 3, 1854

 

HUBBARD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 28th ult. Alice Josephine [Hubbard], daughter of James H. Hubbard, aged 4 years.

 

BROWN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], April 19th, 1854, Emerson W. [Brown] son of Amos M. and Eunice Brown, aged 2 years 7 months.

 

SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on 21st ult. at residence of her son-in-law, E.B. McCall, Mrs. Submit D. Smith, formerly of Hadley, Mass.

 

Chenango Union, May 10, 1854

 

HAYNES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on 25th ult. Mr. Archibald Haynes, aged 65 years.

 

TODD:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  on 20th ult. Mrs. Susan Todd, wife of Chauncey Todd, aged 63 years.

 

MILLER:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on 24th ult.  Eliza Jane [Miller], eldest daughter of Charles B. and Mary Miller, aged 31 years.

 

BREWER:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on 27th ult. Mrs. Harriet Brewer, wife of Mr. H.W. Brewer, aged 28 years.



Marriages (April 14)

Walrod - Burr

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1919

Daniel Hazard & Lois Mildred (Walrod) Burr

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Belle Walrod, on Hickok avenue, occurred a very pleasing event when her daughter, Miss Lois Mildred Walrod, was united in marriage with Daniel Hazard Burr. The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock on Tuesday morning, Rev. Hugh R. MacMillan, pastor of the Frist Baptist church, officiating in the presence of the immediate families. The groom is the son of Mrs. Ida Yorkey and is a valued employee in the office of the Chenango Union.  For a year past the bride has been a saleslady in the book store of Edward L. Nash. Both young people are very popular and are receiving the hearty congratulations of many friends. After a brief wedding journey to Albany and other places, Mr. and Mrs. Burr w Till reside at 17 Park Place in apartments already furnished and awaiting their return.

 

Kane - Fahy

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1921

 

 

Remy V. & Gladys M. (Fahy) Kane

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Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Many friends in both Norwich and Cortland were interested in the wedding on Monday morning of Miss Gladys Fahy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fahy of Guernsey Street, and Remy V. Kane, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kane of Cortland.  The ceremony was celebrated at 8:30 with a nupyisl mass by Rev. Joseph S. Tiernan. 

 

Norwich Sun, April 11, 1921

A wedding in which a wide circle of friends will be interested was solemnized on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock, when Miss Gladys M. Fahy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fahy of Guernsey street, this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] became the bride of Remy V. Kane, also of Norwich. The Rev. Father Joseph S. Tiernan, pastor of the St. Paul's church in this city celebrated the nuptial mass which followed the wedding ceremony.  The young couple were attended by Miss Helen Kane of Binghamton, a sister of the groom and George McElvoy of Cortland. After the ceremony the bridal party returned to the home of the bride where a wedding breakfast was served.  Mrs. Kane has, for several years, been in the employ of the Bell Telephone company in their Norwich office. She is widely known and has scores of friends in this city.  Mr. Kane is in charge of the freight department of the D.L.&W. railroad in this city, and is also popular with many young friends in Norwich.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kane of Cortland. After a wedding trip to New York city and Albany, they will return to this city, and reside at 22 Guernsey street.

 

Natoli -Casacell

Norwich Sun, April 11, 1921

On Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Rev. J.S. Tiernan celebrated the marriage ceremony of Gaitano Natoli and Miss Josephine Casacell in St. Paul's church in this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Bartola Natoli and Miss Marguerita Natoli were the attending couple.

 

Chillimi - Giuffre

Norwich Sun, April 11, 1921

Joseph Chillimi and Miss Rosetta Giuffre were united in marriage by the Rev. J.S. Tierman in St. Paul's church in this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on April 3.  The attending couple were Antonio Natoli and Miss Rosa Natoli.

 

Shampang - Platmer

Norwich Sun, April 11, 1921

George C. Shampang of Rockwell's Mills and Miss Emma M. Platmer of the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage on April 9 by Justice Lorimer of Norwich.

 

 

Obituaries (April 14)

Lula May Ludwig

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1921

 

Lula May Ludwig

1889 - 1921

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the Norwich Memorial Hospital, Wednesday morning, Miss Lula May Ludwig died after an illness of three days, aged 32 years. She had been a resident in Norwich for about 14 years, and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her passing.  Much of her life was spent in ministering to the sick, and in doing faithfully the work of a consistent Christian woman.  The body was removed to the home of her friend, Mrs.  Nellie Fielding in East Main Street, where a brief service was held Thursday morning, Rev. S.T. Harding officiating.  The remains were taken Thursday noon to Scranton, Pa., where funeral services and burial were held.  Deceased is survived by her father, William Ludwig of Moscow, Pa., and three brothers and two sisters of Scranton, Pa.

 

 Norwich Sun, April 6, 1921

Miss Lula May Ludwig, died at the Norwich Memorial Hospital Wednesday morning, after a three days' illness, aged 32 years.   She had been a resident of Norwich for nearly fourteen years with the exception of a year she was employed at the City Hospital in Binghamton. She will be missed in many homes and in the hospital, where she so faithfully labored and ministered to the sick, and where her last hours were spent. The body was removed to the home of Mrs. Nellie Fielding, 91 East Main street, where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock and the remains taken on the Lackawanna train to Scranton Pa., where funeral services will be held on Saturday .  The Rev. S.T Harding will officiate at the services in this city.  Nearly three years ago the deceased gave her heart to Jesus.  She possessed a kind and loving disposition and was ever willing to help one in need.  She is survived by her father, William Ludwig of Moscow, Pa and three brothers and two sisters of Scranton, Pa.

Dr. Elisha Wales

Norwich Journal, October 26, 1819

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], of a consumption on the 18th inst. Dr. "Elisha Wales."  He left a wife, one child, and numerous relatives and friends to lament his early loss.  he bore a lengthy illness with fortitude and died in the full belief of the pardoning mercies of a risen Saviour.  His friends must console themselves with the reflection, that he has but exchanged the troubles of this world for the happiness of another.

Gen. James Mason

Norwich Journal, September 13, 1820

At Preston [Chenango Co., NY]:  on Saturday the 10 inst. Gen. James Mason, formerly of Lebanon Connecticut, aged 61 years.  He was a hero of the revolution, and whilst a citizen of Connecticut, was for many years a representative in the state legislature.  When living he was universally respected, and he died regretted by numerous relatives and acquaintances. 

The cares of earth he's left for joys above.

To dwell forever in the realm of Love,

To walk those streets where heavenly glories shine.

And bliss ecstatic flows from source divine.

prepare, ye living, for the fateful hour,

No mortal escapes the gloomy tyrant's power.

Courage in vain withstands the shafts of Death

And beauty sinks beneath his blasting breath,

But mild religion, offspring of the skies,

Smiles at his dart and all his rage defies.

 

(Gen. James Mason, b. 7 April 1759, Lebanon, New London Co., CT; d. 10 Sept. 1820, Preston, Chenango Co., NY; Spouse:  Abigail Beaumont, 12 children.  Buried Packer-Mason Cemetery, Preston, Chenango Co., NY, findagrave memorial #55473631)

Death Notices

 

IRELAND:  In West Bainbridge, May 1st, 1878, Hattie E. [Ireland], wife of Nelson Ireland, aged 33 years.

Intelligence of the death of Mrs. N.L. Ireland of West Bainbridge is received.  Mrs. Ireland who formerly resided at the Latham Stand, was very much respected in this vicinity, and endeared herself to a large circle of friends who are deeply pained by the news of her sudden death. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 8, 1878]

TOWNSEND:  Diphtheria which has swept away so many victims at East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], has made its appearance among us. Two children of George Townsend have died, and there are several other cases in the community.  It is of an unusually malignant type and is justly dreaded by all.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 8, 1878]

 

TOWNSEND:  Stella [Townsend], wife of Ed Townsend and daughter of Andrew Isabel of this place, died on Wednesday last at Holmesville of pneumonia. They had but recently moved to that place and began housekeeping.  [Otsego Journal, April 8, 1885]

 

KNOWLES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] March 25th, of typhoid pneumonia, Rosa May Knowles, youngest surviving daughter of Joseph and Katie Knowles, in the 13th year of her age.  Rosa was a faithful member of the Friends' Church in Smyrna.  Five years ago she gave her heart to Jesus, and has been singing the new song of praises unto him ever since. She was diligent in the Sabbath School, and in her studies elsewhere, kind and gentle with her companions, and deeply loved by all.  [Chenango Union, April 15, 1885]

 

Corp. Judson C. Miller - WWI Soldier - 1918

Corp. Judson C. Miller

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1918

 

Corp. Judson C. Miller

1892 - 1944

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Corp. Judson C. Miller, son of D.A. Miller, of Mitchell street, and a former employee of the Borden Condensary in this city, has recently been transferred to Hoboken, N.J., a port of embarkation. Corp. Miller enlisted July 30 last and was sent to Syracuse, where he remained for a time and was later sent to Camp Merritt at Tenafly, New Jersey, where he was made a corporal September 30, 1917, having entered the service as a private in Company B, of the Forty-ninth Regiment.

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Obituary

Randolph Register, May 12, 1944

On a pole between the Roll of Honor of men of World War II  and the large boulder which stands in memory of the veterans of World War I, the large united States flag hung at half-mast Monday morning, and at 1 o'clock Legion men in uniform gathered to pay their final respects to an honored member, Judson C. Miller.  Members of several orders and citizens to a number that overflowed the large American legion hall were also present, for the man whose casket-enclosed body lay in state was one of the foremost citizens in giving everything he had for the benefit of his country and his community.

 

The funeral service was in charge of officers of the local Legion Post with Commander N.J. O'Rourke and Chaplain W.W. Ransom performing the duties of their respective office. At the close of the ceremony the funeral party started for Mr. Miller's old home at Norwich, N.Y., where other service was conducted and burial made in the family plot, Tuesday afternoon.

 

Judson Miller died very suddenly Saturday morning; at about 6 o'clock Mrs. Miller drove him to the vicinity of the Randolph Hotel and he went down the creek to enjoy a brief period at fishing.  He had gone only a short distance when he became violently ill; he met two young men from Jamestown who were out to fish and said to them that he was sick; they assisted Miller to a resting spot and one went to summon a physician.  When Dr. M.O. Houghton arrived Mr. Miller was dead. heart trouble being assigned as cause by Coroner George Middletown who investigated.

 

Judson Miller was born at Norwich December 12, 1892.  He began his business life with the Borden Milk Company and was a trusted employee of that concern continuously throughout his life.  He married Miss Agnes McNeal of Norwich 24 years ago and came to the Randolph plant 17 years ago.

 

He served as sergeant for 22 months with an oversees contingent in the first World War, being among the men gassed by the Germans, and from which he always suffered.  In Randolph he was past commander of Randolph Post No. 181; a past commander of the County legion; Chef-de-Gare of Voltura 219. He was supervisor of Civilian Protection and had his district thoroughly organized; he was sub-district Civilian Director of Ground Observation Corps Randolph area.  Other orders of which he was a member was the Randolph Fire Department, the lions Club, Randolph Rod and gun Club and also the Last Man's Club of Randolph.  Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Agnes Miller; two brothers, David Miller of Norwich and Charles Miller of Utica; one step-brother, Harry Miller, Syracuse.

Obituaries (April 13)

Julius A. Schorn

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1900

 

Judson A. Schorn

1863 - 1900

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Julius A. Schorn, which occurred at his home on Clinton street on Friday, November 30.  The examination of the body by Coroner Harris revealed that the ball had entered the brain through the skull.  Mr. Schorn rose as usual on Friday morning and after breakfast busied himself about the house for a time.  He went to his sleeping room on the second floor and shortly afterwards the household was startled by the sound of a shot.  Mrs. Schorn hastened upstairs and asked what the shot meant.  He replied that he was just trying the revolver.  In the light of later developments this is believed to have been an attempt on his life. The ball passed through a window pane and lodged in the frame of a shutter. A few minutes later he said he would go uptown, but went to the basement instead and succeeded in his effort at self-destruction.  Coroner Harris did not deem an inquest necessary. Dr. R.A. Thompson, the family physician, states that when Mr. Schorn was a lad of 10 years his skull was fractured by a large stone falling upon his head.  The skull was trephined and the injury repaired so far as possible by the aid of a silver plate.  He has recently suffered severe pains in his head, resulting probably from this early injury, the effects of which, aggravated by his business and other difficulties, led to his taking his life. The funeral was held from his late residence at 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.D. Benton officiating. The two local tribes of Red Men attended in a body and escorted the remains to Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY]. There was a large number of beautiful floral offerings. On Monday F. Joseph Schorn, a brother of the deceased was appointed administrator of his estate and has since disposed of the Riverside Brewery to John H. White, of Unadilla, who has already taken possession.

 

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 1, 1900

Julius A. Schorn, a well known business man and prominent citizen, committed suicide by shooting.  He was up this morning as usual. About seven or eight o'clock he was in his rooms on the second floor of his house, corner of Clinton street, and the O.&W. yard, opposite the freight tracks.  His wife hearing a pistol shot, went up to the room and asked what the matter was, and received the reply that he had shot his revolver and laid it on a shelf, and that he was about to go uptown. But he went into the cellar it appears, for in a few moments his wife heard another shot, and going hastily to the cellar found him dead.  The bullet penetrated his head on the right side and upper part.

 

Julius A. Schorn was born in Norwich thirty-seven years ago, in the house where he last lived, we think.  He was a very energetic young man, and had accumulated a respectable property.  He was a cigarmaker, and since 1884 had been in partnership with his brother, F. Joseph Schorn who was older.  On the death of the late Thomas D. Scott, the deceased bought the latter's estate, the well known Riverside brewery on the east side of the river at Norwich.  Misfortune followed this purchase and probably added to the worry which finally made him insane. About four years ago a large stone was dropped on his head, and at intervals since he has complained of the effect.  Coroner Harris was called in the case and reports the circumstances substantially as above given.

 

Deceased is survived by one brother, F. Joseph, and three sisters, Mrs. Daniel L. Belden, and Mrs. Josie Borden of this village, and Mrs. Bruen of Patterson, N.J.  The deceased leaves a wife whom he married last June. She was Miss Martha Helm.  There is a daughter by his first wife, who lived at home and is twelve or fifteen years old.

 

Lieutenant Max Wagner

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 1, 1900

A letter to the Watertown Standard from its correspondent with the Twenty-sixth Infantry in the Philippines gives a detailed account of the death of Second lieutenant Max Wagner of that regiment, who formerly lived in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and brother of Clement S. Wagner of this village.  These are the first details that have been received of his death. According to the letter, Lieutenant Wagner was killed on the evening of October 2d, while enroute to Santa Barbara from Jaro with Private Lamoreux, his orderly. The two men were attacked by insurgents hidden in the bamboo brush. At the first volley private Lamoreux asked lieutenant Wagner what they would do and the gallant officer replied:  "Fight." Both sprang from their horses, but the next instant the young lieutenant fell dead with a bullet in his brain.  Lamoreux rode to Santa Barbara and reported the affair.  A scouting party was at once sent out and found the body in the rear of an old shack.  All of his valuables and weapons had been taken.  The funeral was held on the afternoon of October 3d from the residence of colonel Rice, commanding the Twenty-sixth Infantry at Jaro.

 

Frederick Bisbee Hopkins

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 1, 1900

Frederick Bisbee Hopkins died at the residence of his son, Dewitt C. Hopkins in Hancock, N.Y., Wednesday morning November 28, 1900.  Mr. Hopkins was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], August 18, 1818, and has been a life long resident of the town, except for a short time prior to his death, and as such will be well remembered by a host of friends and acquaintances. For a great many years he has been a consistent member of the First Baptist church of this village.  His was a genial, kindly disposition, which made friends easily and held them closely.  His character was well known and sterling.  He is survived by four sons and one daughter:  Dewitt C. of Hancock, N.Y.; Charles H., of Middletown, N.Y.; Frederick W., of North Norwich; J.D. of Paterson, N.J., and Lucy Ada Webb of Chillehack, B.C., two brothers, Samuel of Norwich and William of Smyrna, and three sisters, Martha, wife of H.C. Weller of Sidney; Emma, wife of Lorenzo Samson, deceased, of DeRuyter, and Abby, wife of Dr. W.N. Hodgins, deceased, of Belleville, Kas. The body was brought here yesterday and funeral services will be held at the home of Frank ad Inez Hopkins, Hickok avenue, this morning at 11 o'clock.

 

Albert I. Evans

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, December 5, 1900

In the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], November 24, 1900, Albert I. [Evans], son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Evans, died, aged 21 years and 6 months. The remains were laid away in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY], Tuesday, November 27th.  His death was a shock to all as he had been confined to his room only three days and very few had thought that his disease would prove fatal.  Although called so quickly he was not "found wanting."  His most earnest desire as expressed frequently in his testimonies was "I want to live so that I am ready to die at any moment."  Utterly unselfish, he had the power of brightening the lives of all he met.  Prayerfully thoughtful, he assisted many a brother bear his burden.  Loyal to God, he helped us all to lead a higher and holier Christian life.  Can the life of such a one die?  Rather, does not his life continue to live by shining through the lives of those to whom he has been a bright ray of God's sunshine!  It is only the useless clay that is lost sight of, while the spirit with its manifold beauties lives on, growing ever brighter and accomplishing its work with greater accuracy than possible if hampered by an earthly form.  Peace, peace to thee, our brother.  Thy trials and sorrows are over, but thy work is not ended.  Silently and surely the great spiritual forces are moving this world upward to God, and the power of thy life is among them, continually widening and expanding until the time for which you have so often prayed when "Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord."

WWI Sailors, Norwich, NY - 1918

In Navy Flying Squad

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1918

 

left to right:  Albert Schraft, Emil Kern

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Two former railroad employees at the N.Y.O. & W. Norwich shops who enlisted have become members of the United States Navy Flying Squad and at present are stationed at Pensacola, Florida. They have many friends among their former shopmates, who are pleased to learn that they are pleasantly situated and both striving their very prettiest to make good. Both are very enthusiastic over the work and their prospects of seeing real active service.

 

One of the young men, Albert Schraft, is a son of Fred Schraft, and enlisted as storekeeper, a position he filled while with the railroad company. The other, Emil Kern, is a son of William F. Kern.  He enlisted as a landsman machinist's mate.  Both men write home glowing letters detailing their varied experiences.

 

 

Obituaries (April 12)

Octavia (Aldrich) Holmes

Utica Saturday Globes, February 1919

 

Octavia (Aldrich) Holmes

1856 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Octavia Aldrich widow of Henry Holmes, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died recently at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Frank, in Norwich.  Mrs. Holmes' life was devoted to her husband and children. She was tireless in her efforts to make their home attractive to them and to their friends.  Unselfish and generous to a fault, she was loving and sympathetic as a friend and was often sought by those in need of counsel and comfort.  Funeral services were held from the home of her daughter, the remains being laid at rest beside those of her husband in the family plot at South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Holmes leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs. Frink, of Norwich, and Mrs. Harry Purdy, of Oxford, and a son, Clifford, of Elizabeth, N.J. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Frank Nicholson, of Oxford, and a brother Charles E. Aldrich. 

 

Norwich Sun, January 23, 1919

Octavia Holmes, widow of the late Henry Holmes died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Frink, Jan. 29th, 1919.  Funeral services were held from her residence Wednesday at one o'clock.  Burial was made in the South Plymouth cemetery, beside her husband who died last May.  Octavia Aldrich was born in Plymouth, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], March 11, 1856, the daughter of Lafayette and Aurilla Trask Aldrich. She is survived by her daughters Mrs. Ernest Frink of this place and Mrs. Harry Purdy in Oxford, a son, Clifford Holmes of Elizabeth, N.J., one sister, Mrs. Frank Nicholson of Oxford, also a brother, Chas. Aldrich of this city, nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

 

Joseph Adolphus Hamilton

Otsego Journal, May 26, 1921

Joseph Adolphus Hamilton was born at Pittsfield, Otsego county, N.Y., October 2, 1856, where he spent his boyhood days.  In 1884 he married Julia E. Johnson at Morris, N.Y., and began housekeeping in his native town.  Twenty-five years ago he moved to Mt. Upton, N.Y., and lived there until recently.  He had been in poor health the past two years and finally disposed of his farm at Mt. Upton, and purchased a place at Ilion, N.Y.  Owing to the condition of his health he was temporarily moved to his brother's, Wm. Hamilton of New Berlin Center. While there he was taken seriously ill and passed away May 17, 1921, at 10:45. He was buried in the New Berlin cemetery May 20, 1921.  He leaves a widow, a son, Lee, and a daughter, besides a brother, Wm. Hamilton, a sister, Mrs. Ella Pitts.  Mr. Hamilton was a devoted husband and father, a good neighbor, beloved by all. An upright Christian and citizen, respected by all who knew him.

 



Death Notices

 

Rebecca Stannard, an aged lady who has for years resided with the family of Mrs. Latham, at the Mills [Rockwell's Mills, Chenango Co., NY], died on Wednesday last, aged eighty-eight years.  Her funeral was attended from her late home on Friday, Rev. Mr. Bradshaw officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Barber. The burial was at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  [Otsego Journal, Aug. 27, 1884]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Lemuel Stratton, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Hayes, at Fultonville was held in the church here Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Clow officiated. Burial was made beside the grave of her husband in Evergreen cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co., NY]  [Norwich Sun, June 16, 1921]

 

The funeral of Mrs. William Swancott was held from her late home Monday afternoon at Latham's Corners.  Burial at New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]  [Otsego Journal, May 26, 1921]

 

Rockwells Mills [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Swancott, an aged resident of Lathams Corners did after a long illness.  his funeral was held Thursday from his home there.  [Norwich Sun, Oct. 13, 1930]

 

White Store [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral and burial of Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton was held Sunday afternoon.  [South New Berlin Bee, Aug. 19, 1937]

Obituaries (April 11)

Frances Elinette (Burnham) Packer

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1919

 

Frances Elinette (Burnham) Packer

1851 - 1919

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Frances Elinette Packer, who died in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, February 14, after a long period of patient suffering, was one of six children of James W. and Chelista Burnham.  She was born in Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] March 22, 1851, and in another month would have reached her 68th birthday.  On June 3, 1873, she married William H. Baldwin, of Pitcher, who died in the summer of 1876.  A daughter by this marriage, Grace, married Owen Bliven, of Preston, and at her death, aged 38, August 19, 1912, left six sons, all now living in Preston.  On February 26, 1878, Mrs. Baldwin married William H. Packer, of Preston, where they had since resided.  They reared two daughters, one of whom, Achsa, married William Harrington, of Pharsalia.  She died in 1900.  The other daughter married William Evans and is now a resident of this city.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Packer leaves a brother, Charles Burnham, of Jersey City, and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Olendorf, of Nineveh; Mrs. C.P. Murphy, of Bristol, Conn., and Mrs. E.A. Wilson, of Binghamton.  Another brother, Lucien Burnham, was killed by the Indians at the time of the Custer massacre.  Mrs. Packer was a member of the Methodist church in Preston, a singer in the choir and very active in all church work, as long as her health permitted.  She was kind and thoughtful in her treatment of others and had made a large circle of friends by whom she will be greatly missed.  At the funeral services on Sunday there was a large number of beautiful floral offerings. Rev. William Rozell officiated and the remains were laid at rest in the Mason Packer Cemetery on Halsey hill [Preston, NY].

 

William H. Packer

Norwich Sun, November 10, 1931

The funeral of William H. Packer, whose death occurred November 5, was held at his late home in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Clyde Schaff of Schuyler lake, assisted by Rev. Clifford Bound of Preston. A large number of relatives and friends were present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Burial was made in the Packer-Mason cemetery at Preston. William H. Packer was the son of James B. and Achsa Turner Packer and was born in the town of Preston, August 6, 1854, being therefore in his seventy-eighth year at the time of his death.  He always resided on the farm on which he was born.  In his early manhood he was married to Mrs. Frances E. Baldwin, who died in February 1919. He was married in 1924 to Mrs. Aurelia Breed of Pharsalia, who survives him.  Mr. Packer was essentially a friendly man, one who delighted in the society of his family and of his neighbors. Few men in private life have acquired a wider circle of friends and acquaintances than he, or have enjoyed them more.  Having a keen sense of humor, an excellent memory and a large fund of anecdotes and reminiscences, he was ever a welcome addition to any social group.  Mr. Packer had for many years been a member and officer of the M.E church at Preston, and active in its support, being especially interested in the work of the Sunday school.  Although he experienced his full share of the troubles of life, he maintained his trust in God, his love for his fellow man and his interest and joy in life to the last.  His mental faculties were unimpaired, and physically he was remarkably strong and active, until he was stricken with pneumonia week before his death. Besides his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William Evans of Norwich, one granddaughter, Mrs. Ivon Wright, also of Norwich, and four great grandchildren. Another daughter, Mrs. Achsa Harrington of Pharsalia, and a loved step-daughter, Mrs. Grace Bliven of Preston, died some years ago.  He also leaves a host of sorrowing friends who extend their sympathy to those who have suffered the greater loss.

 

Lieut. Lewis German

Norwich Journal, April 29, 1819

At Sacket's Harbor, on the 14th inst. Lieut. Lewis German of the U. States' Navy, son of Gen. German, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Lieut. German was a brave and gallant officer.  He fought and distinguished hisself under Capts. Hull and Bainbridge in the captures of the Guerriere and Java.  His services should never be forgotten, though he "sleeps with the honored dead."  His spirt, which was undaunted amidst the din and carnage of battle, has joined in the "mansion of rest" those of the gallant Lawrence, Lublow, Burroughs and Allen.  he was buried on the 15th inst. with military honors. He has left a disconsolate widow and two children to lament his loss.

"Death strikes the young hero, a glorious mark.

He falls in the blaze of his fame"

Obituaries (April 10)

John Howard King

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1918

 

John Howard King

1852 - 1918

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  John H. King, who passed away in his 66th year on New Year's day at his residence on Canasawacta street, was a native of Norwich, the son of John Willard and Adelia Roberts King.  He was educated in the Fair street district school and the old academy and later formed a wide acquaintance as a constable for many years and as under sheriff during several terms.  Private funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon. By request flowers were omitted.  Deceased is survived by his wife; two sons, Charles H. King, of Chicago, and Frank J. King, of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Schneider, of New York city, and Mrs. C.H. Chaffee of Swarthmore, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. C.H. Loomis, of Westwood, N.J. and a brother, A.E. King, of Cleveland, Ohio.

 

Frances Sprague

Otsego Journal, September 10, 1890

SPRAGUE:  In Butternuts, Sept. 4,1890, Mrs. Frances Sprague.  The death of Mrs. Frances Sprague at the home of George White, in Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], above White Store, occurred on Friday night last, after an illness of some duration pronounced by her physician cancer of the stomach. She was a woman who was highly respected in the community in which she had resided 28 years as housekeeper for the family of Mr. White. The funeral was held from the White Store church on Monday and was attended by the Rev. Mrs. Deyo of Oxford, she having been selected by the deceased for that purpose. She was buried in Evergreen cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co., NY] by the side of her husband, Henry Sprague, whose death occurred many years ago. She will be much missed in the community and especially in the family of Mr White, of which she was a member for so many years.

 

Jessie Carpenter Ellis

Otsego Journal, November 26, 1926

Mrs. Jessie Carpenter Ellis, aged 34, wife of Orvin Ellis passed away at her house in Bouckville [Madison Co., NY]  Saturday at 9 o'clock after a serious illness of 10 days.  She is survived by her husband and eight children:  Hazel, 19; Clarence, 16; William, 13; Dora, 11; Arthur, 8; Cecil, 6; Sidney, 4, and Leona, 11 months, also one sister, Mrs. Pearl Sabine of Bouckville, two brothers, Floyd and Augustus of Norwich, two half sisters, Mrs. Viola Snow and Mrs. Odessa Ellis of Kirk.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Remains were laid at rest in the Madison cemetery. She was a kind and loving mother, one who will be greatly missed by her many friends and relatives.

 

Pearl R. (Lindsey) Tibbitt

Otsego Journal, November 26, 1926

Mrs. Pearl R. Tibbitt, 28 years of age, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mr. Lannes V. Lindsey, early Thursday morning.  Surviving in addition to her parents are three small children, one sister, Mrs. Howard C. Rounds, and one brother, LaverneJj. Lindsey, all of Norwich.  private funeral services will be held at the home of the parents, Saturday at 10 a.m.  Burial will be made in Sylvan Lawn cemetery at Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Perr

Perry Springer

Sherburne Home News, December 9, 1926

At the home of his niece, Mrs. Jesse Terk, on Nov. 24th, occurred the death of Perry Springer, aged 88 years and 6 months.  Mr. Springer had apparently been in good health until 15 minutes before death, when he was stricken with a shock followed by another and died at once.  Funeral services were held Friday at 2 o'clock at the home, Rev. B.H. Eddy officiating.  Interment was made at White Store [Chenango County, NY]



Norwich Sun, November 26, 1926

Funeral services for Percy Springer, Civil War veteran who died Wednesday night, were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home of his niece, Mrs. Jesse Turk of King Settlement.  Burial was made at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  The deceased was 88 years of age.

 

Augustus Bradley

Otsego Journal, September 10, 1890

Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY]:  We are called upon to record the death of one of our old and much esteemed citizens, Augustus Bradley, who departed this life last Sunday night at his late residence, two miles west of this place. The funeral services were held at his late residence last Tuesday at one o'clock. The burial occurred in the cemetery at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Josephine Knapp

Sherburne Home News, December 9, 1926

Miss Josephine Knapp died in San Jose, California, Nov. 23rd, after a short illness, funeral services being held in Trinity church of this city on Nov. 26th.  Miss Knapp who was 82 years old, was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Knapp and lived here for some twenty years.

 

 

 

 



Post Listing April 3 - 9, 2017

Listing of blog postings for the week of April 3-9, 2017.

Marriages

Posted April 8, 2017

John W. Skillin - Mosslene Billings (1905)

Marriage Notices - 1817

     William Pendleton - Betsey Pellett

     James Nickerson - Julia Mead

     John Burdick - Fanny Brown

 

Obituaries

Posted April 3, 2017

Dr. George Sprague Skillman (Norwich, Niagara Falls, 1917)  photo

Eunice Smith (West Bainbridge, 1895)

H. Henry Smith (Wilkins Settlement, 1933)

Death Notices

     Robert G. Smith (Bainbridge, 1899)

     Giles Smith (Bainbridge, 1892)

     Nellie Smith Creighton (Phoenix AZ, Coventry, 1937)

     Frederick A. Landers (Wellsbridge, Wilkins Settlement, 1906)

Posted April 4, 2017
Major Edwin L. Brand (Chicago, Utica, 1900)  photo
J. Relly Smith (Binghamton, 1936)
Marosia Smith (Johnson City, Oxford, 1936)
Death notices
     Hannah Smith (North Sanford, 1894)
     Louis Smith (Afton, 1891)
     Charles Smith (Rockwell's Mills, 1933)
     Maria Smith (Oxford, 1852)
     Laurette Smith (Oxford, 1901)

Posted April 5, 2017
Mary Emogene (Race) Hicks (Norwich, 1918)
Charles Ransford Hicks (Norwich, 1935)
Nettle (Wilkins) Smith (Wilkins Settlement, 1924)
Frederick H. Smith (Afton, 1936)
Edwin Potter Smith (Newark Valley, 1917)

Posted April 6, 2017
George Edgar Wood (Norwich, 1919)  Civil War veteran, photo
Caroline (Crandall) Wood (Norwich, 1925)
Flora (Wood) Lewis (Norwich, 1895)

Posted April 7, 2017
Joseph Crandall (Plymouth, 1918)  Civil War veteran,  photo
Caroline (Aldrich) Crandall (Plymouth, 1894)  death notice
Victorine (Clafin) Crandall (Plymouth, 1901)
Hannah Jane (Wade) Godfrey Crandall (Plymouth, 1917)
Benjamin Crandall (Norwich, 1918)

Posted April 8, 2017
Stuart C. Nelson (Norwich, 1921)  photo
Elizabeth A. Nelson (Norwich, 1927)
Mary D. (Peabody) Smith (White Store, 1923)

Posted April 9, 2017
Amanda M. (White) Pendleton (Norwich, 1919)  photo
Stanton Pendleton (Norwich, 1905)
Polly Pellet (Norwich, 1818)
Julia Nickerson (Cazenovia, 1818)  death notice
Louisa Denison (Norwich, 1819)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted April 3, 2017

The Gallant Fifteen, First Contingent from Norwich, NY during WWI,  Photo

Posted April 5, 2017
World War I soldiers, Edwin F. Gibson & Thomas L. Buckley - 1918,  Photos

Posted April 6, 2017
Nelson Paul Bonney admitted to the bar, Norwich, NY - 1900, Photos

Posted April 7, 2017
Rev. Samuel Moore receives prestigious appointment, 1900, Photo

Posted April 8, 2017
Officers on Trail of Cattle Thieves Find Plenty of liquor on Afton Farm - 1927

Posted April 9, 2017
The Clerks Entertain, Norwich Business Men Banqueted by Employes - early 1900s  photos

Norwich Business Men's Banquet - early 1900s

The Clerks Entertain

Norwich Business Men Banqueted by Employes

Utica Saturday Globe, March, year unknown [early 1900s]

Committee in Charge of Banquet to Norwich Business Men

Left to Right

Upper Row:  M.D. Davis, W. A. Baldwin, H. Arthur Norton

Lower Row:  Roscoe L. Merrill, Berten E. Winsor, George A. Crane

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Not in many a long day has there been witnessed in Norwich so happy an event as the banquet tendered by the members of the Retail Clerks' Association to the business men by whom they are employed.  Sometimes it is imagined that the interests of the clerks and the business men are antagonistic, but on this occasion there was no evidence to support any such erroneous idea.  It was apparent for once at least that their aims were agreed, that their objects were neutral, that the give and take were equal, that there were three feet in every yard of freedom, and 16 ounces of every pound of pleasure to be gotten out of an event so admirably arranged and so happily carried out. The banquet was spread at the Eagle Hotel on Thursday evening and being the first effort in that line under the director of the new proprietors, Messrs, F.S. Powell & Co., was made most worthy of the occasion, as a glance at the menu show:

 

Celery        Olives        Pickles

Cold Ham      Boiled Tongue     Lamb

Tutti Frutti Jelly

Potato Salad, Chicken Salad, a la Mayonnaise

Vanilla Ice Cream

Angel Food      Chocolate Cake

Fruit Cake      Lady Fingers

Tea Rolls

Oranges                Banana

Coffee

Cigars

 

Ere employers and employed fell upon the feast with equal avidity, the divine blessing was invoked by Rev. Daniel W. Dexter. After the edibles had received their proper share of attention and the cigars had bene lighted, H. Arthur Norton as toastmaster, rapped the assemblage to order and announced that owing to the unavoidable absence of Mayor James H. Westcott, who was expected to respond, but was called out of town by the funeral of a friend, that the first toast, The Village of Norwich, would be responded to by Editor Edward S. Moon.  Mr. Moon has a reputation as an after dinner speaker and did not disappoint the expectations of his audience.  Following him, among the toasts and responses, ex-Mayor J. B. Turner, president of the business Men's Association, spoke to The Business Men;  The Association Clerk was responded to by M. W. Davis, president of the Clerks' Association; Business and the Church, by Rev. John L. Ray; Early Closing as Viewed by a Business Man, Supervisor Edward l. Nash; The Ladies and Good Night, by Walter C. Case. The benediction was followed by "America" played by Green's Orchestra.  The committee of clerks having the banquet in charge were President M.W. Davis, W.A. Baldwin, Roscoe Merrill, Berten E. Winsor, H. Arthur Norton and George A. Crane. All the details had been carefully arranged and except for the disappointment in not hearing some of the speakers expected, all the plans worked to perfection and nothing was lacking to make the event all it was intended to make it.  One result must be to strengthen the close and most cordial relations already existing between the clerks and their employers.

Obituaries (April 9)

Amanda M. (White) Pendleton

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1919

 

 

Amanda M. (White) Pendleton

1832 - 1919 

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Amanda M. White, wife of the late Stanton Pendleton of Norwich, died at the home of her only son, Rev. Charles S. Pendleton, in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] on Saturday.  Her death followed a series of shocks, the last occurring on the day before her death.  Deceased was the daughter of Mason and Sally White, and was born February 17, 1872, near White's pond on the boundary line between the towns of Norwich and New Berlin.  She was of the eighth generation in descent from Peregrine White, the first white child born in the Plymouth colony.  She was married in 1849 to Stanton Pendleton, and for 21years their life was spent upon a farm on Lyon brook in the town of Oxford. They then moved to Norwich, where Mr. Pendleton died in 1905.  Since that time she had resided with her son in Oneonta, but keeping her home in Norwich and passing a portion of each summer here until two years ago. She was also a frequent visitor with relatives in Washington, D.C.  From early life Mrs. Pendleton was an adherent of the Free Baptist Church, being a charter member of the church of that faith in Norwich, which she loyally supported until the organization was dissolved.  The edifice erected has since been remodeled for the use of the Calvary Baptist Church.  As long as health permitted she was zealous in all church activities.  For over 40 years she had continued a trustee of the New York State Central Association of Free Baptists and was a charter trustee of the reorganized general conference of this denomination.  Alike in Norwich and Oneonta, she was greatly beloved and respected.  She was a woman of broad sympathies and of a generous heart.  She was possessed of boundless optimism and in the midst of such afflictions as come to one who had for 12 years been blind she showed unfailing serenity of spirit.  Her life was full of inspiration for others.  Her death is mourned by a multitude of friends.  Besides her only son, Rev. Charles Pendleton, deceased is survived by two grandsons, Stanton and Charles Nathan Pendleton, and by a number of nephews and nieces.  Funeral services were held at 7:30 on Monday evening at the Free Baptist Church in Oneonta, Rev. Dr. Edson J. Farley, of the First Baptist Church, officiating. The date was the 87th birthday of the deceased. The remains were brought to Norwich on Tuesday morning and a second service held in the First Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m., Rev. H.R. MacMillan officiating.  Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY]. The remains were accompanied to Norwich by Mayor and Mrs. A.E. Ceperley, Rev. and Mrs. Charles S. Pendleton and son, Nathan; Mrs. O.A. Miller and Mrs. Mary E. Brooke, of Oneonta.

 

Stanton Pendleton

Norwich Sun, May 13, 1905

Stanton Pendleton, one of the old residents of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home 42 South Broad St., Friday evening at 5:45 o'clock, after having been ill with pleura pneumonia since Tuesday morning.  He was 78 years of age.  Mr. Pendleton was the son of Isaac Pendleton of Quaker renown and was born in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co, NY] on the farm now owned by him at Lyon Brook bridge.  He had resided in Norwich for 36 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Pendleton spent the past winter at the home of his son, Rev. C.S. Pendleton in Oneonta.  They returned to Norwich on May 2, intending to stay here during the summer.  The surviving relatives are as follows:  His wife, Amanda M., son, Rev. C.S. Pendleton of Oneonta, brother, Nathan Pendleton of Oxford, and sister, Mrs. Sarah Breed of Norwich.  Henry Hewitt, a nephew, has been of his household for over 30 years.  The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home on South Broad st.  The services will be conducted by Rev. J.L. Ray.  Interment in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY]

 

Polly Pellett

Norwich Journal, July 23, 1818

Died in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday the 21st inst., Miss Polly Pellett in the 22d year of her age.  She suffered a severe and lengthy illness and endured it with fortitude rarely witness.  In the death of this amiable young lady, youthful society has lost a valuable member, and her kindred an affectionate relative.  Virtue, genteel manners and an agreeable person, gained her the universal esteem of her acquaintance.

 

Julia (Mead) Nickerson

Norwich Journal, October 29, 1818

Died in Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY], on Sunday the 25th inst., Mrs. Julia Nickerson, daughter of Gen. T. Mead, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Louisa Denison

Norwich Journal, March 11, 1819

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3rd inst., Miss Louisa Denison, daughter of William Denison, aged 15 years, of a pulmonary complaint, under which she had lingered for a long time, with an entire resignation, in the full faith and hope of the merits of our savior.  By this stroke of mortality, the parents of the deceased are deprived of their only child, and her relatives and acquaintance of a truly amiable companion.  The parents of the deceased gratefully acknowledge that every attention that could have been desired in the sickness of their daughter has been cheerfully rendered by the people of the village.