Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1874 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 24, 1874

Marriages

McCALL - ALEXANDER:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], Sept. 8th?, By Rev. S.J. White, D.D. Mr. Roswell J. McCall of Preston [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Alice Alexander, of Walton.

VAN COTT - TYLER:  In Prattsville [Greene Co. NY] Sept. 9th, by Rev. S. Merchant, Mr. Homer P. Van Cott, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Anna R. Tyler, of the former place.

KENNEDY - WEBB:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 5th, by Rev. H. Pattongill, Mr. Earl M. Kennedy, of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to  Miss Ellen Webb, of New Berlin.

HENDERSON -CRITTENDEN:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Sept. 10th, by Rev E.C. Weber, Mr. Mason H. Henderson to Miss Mary Ann Crittenden, all of Cincinnatus.

RORAPAUGH - LORD:  At Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], Sept. 17th, by Rev. J.B. Morse, Mr. Davidson Rorapaugh of Liberty [Sullivan Co. NY] to Miss Hattie Lord of Parksville [Sullivan Co. NY].

BURNSIDE - GUNN:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Colliersville, Otsego Co. [NY], Sept. 17th, by Rev. J. Flint, Mr. Charles Burside to Miss Libbie Gunn, both of Colliersville.

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DICKINSON - EDLER:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 16th, by Rev. R.V. Talbot, Mr. Charles Dickinson to Miss Lizzie Edler, both of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Miss Lizzie Edler completely surprised nearly every one of the guests which she invited to her croquet party, which was to have taken place last Wednesday, the 16th, had not the rain interfered with her arrangements.  As it is, we somewhat blame Lizzie for not having her party sooner, as we might have been spared from the drouth and the County Fair could not have shared the glory of causing the rain.  Miss Edler had invited some seventy of her relatives and most intimate friends to spend the afternoon with her, promising to furnish several croquet sets with which to entertain them.  But Miss Lizzie, although unsuspected by her guests had plans laying deeper down and reaching farther out than mere croquet parties.

The very wet rain of Wednesday seriously interfered with her guests, only about thirty being present.  It entirely smashed up her game of croquet but did not in the least interfere with her sumptuous dinner, comprising every delicacy of the season (chicken, nuts and candies not excluded) nicely arranged and bountifully served.  No! nor did the rain, wet as it was, interfere with the rung with which Charles did Lizzie wed, and that is the way in which Charlie Dickinson and Lizzie Edler fool people and strange to say, would you believe it the minister said, " I don't care, it is a good job for me.  Let it rain, who cares."  So, you see the rain can beat Lizzie's croquet, but Charlie's ring can beat the rain.    Guest. [Oxford Times, Sept. 23, 1874]

Deaths

SMITH:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 16th, Mr. Beebe Smith, aged 83 years.  Mr. Smith was one of the first settlers of the town and has resided continuously upon the farm where he died for nearly seventy years.

STEERE:  In East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 20th, Katy [Steere] wife of Rev. Cyrus Steere, aged 77 years.

GOODRICH:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 7th, Mr. Isaac Goodrich, aged 66 years.

BAXTER:  At the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 13th, Mrs. Clarissa Ann Baxter, aged 75 years.

CRITTENDEN:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Sept. 10th, Miss Mary Annie Crittenden, aged 78 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Charles L. Strong an old and respected citizen of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] was fatally injured by a bull which he was leading home from the Fair Grounds on the 10th inst. The bull became unmanageable and tossed Mr. Strong several times before he could be rescued.  The unfortunate man was picked up in an insensible condition, and taken to the residence of Dr. Sweet, where he lingered until the evening of the 15th, when he died.

J.N. Drew of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], was accidentally drowned in a creek a few days since.  It was first thought to have been a case of suicide, but further examination into the circumstances has confirmed to his friends and neighbors that his death was a result of accident.

Willie Becker of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], aged twelve and one-half years, was burned to death by an explosion of naphtha.

Patrick McHugo of Delancey's Corners, in the town of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], fell from a wagon on the evening of September 14th and was killed.

Rev. D.D. Gregory a Presbyterian clergyman, aged 72 years died at his residence in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], on the 16th inst.

Mrs. Chas. Morey of the town of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], died very suddenly on the morning of the 12th, aged 50 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 24, 1874

Marriages

HUBBELL - BELDIN:  In Harpersville [Broome Co. NY], September 15th, by Rev. I.P. Tower, Mr. A. Ransom Hubbell to Miss Mary E. Beldin, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

COLLIER - WILKES:  By Rev. G.W. Foster, at his residence in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], September 17th, Mr. Chas. Collier and Miss Sarah Wilkes, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

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Golden Wedding

On the Nineteenth day of September 1824, Adna [Warner] and Lucia Carter, were married at Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].  On Saturday last (Sept. 19, 1874) the home of our aged friend was made joyful and happy by the presence of about seventy relatives and friends of that worthy man and his estimable companion, who assembled to do honor to them on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.  The occasion was one of much interest, congratulations were bestowed without stint and a goodly number of valuable presents were bestowed upon the aged couple. There were in attendance the following children:  Lucius A. now residing in Pennsylvania, Fred A. of Iowa, now and for the past six years Deputy Secretary of State, Lucean D. of Naugatuck, Conn., embracing all the sons but one, Doric G., who resides in Montana. Both of the daughters were present as follows:  Mrs. Julia Bowen, wife of M. D. Bowen now of Litchfield, Minn., Mrs. Emily Halbert, wife of Dr. H. Halbert of Pitcher.  Mrs. Warner's twin brother Lucius Carter, of Painsville, Ohio, was also present.

Mr. and Mrs. Warner are each 78 years of age, there being but two weeks difference in their ages, the former was born in Naugatuck, Conn., and the latter in Buckland, near Springfield, Mass.  Their lives have been more than usually free from unpleasant incident, and we believe we but re-echo the general sentiments of the community in which we live, when we say they have been full of usefulness, and that they bear the respect and confidence of their many friends and acquaintances.  The children too, in this respect, follow in the footsteps of their parents, and devote themselves to deeds of usefulness and honor and are cherished as good citizens in the localities in which they respectively reside.

We are glad to record the pleasant gathering and trust the annual recurrence of the Nineteenth of September may be again and again celebrated, even until the Diamond date shall come around, and especially that the last days of the aged pair may be their best, full of joy even as their long-spent lives have been full of usefulness.

Deaths

GOODSIL:  In Presto Poor House [Chenango Co. NY], September 7th, Mr Isaac Goodsil, aged 69? years.

LEMLEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 25th, Mrs. Marinda R. Lemley, aged 41 years.  

Gone, and the world to go on as before, / Gone with a smile from the old homestead door, / Dear faithful heart to come back nevermore; / On and nevermore.

Sleep, sister sleep, with your hands on your breast; / Poor weary hands they needed this rest. / Well have we loved you but God loved you best, / Dear heart He's given you rest.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1874 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 17, 1874

Marriages

YOUNG - HANN:  In Andover, N.Y. [Allegany Co.], August 20th?, by Rev. O.LO. Gibson, Mr. Julian S. Young of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lottie E. Hann, of the former place.

HOAG - SARGENT:  At the residence of the bride's parents in South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th, by Rev. A. Lindsay, Mr. Ira hoag of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ada Sargent of South New Berlin.

Deaths

PADGETT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, Melissa E. Padgett, aged 14 years.

SYMONDS:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, Julia A. [Symonds] daughter of George and Sarah A. Symonds, aged 15 years.

PALMER:  In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 10th, Annis [Palmer] widow of the late Hon. Grant B. Palmer, and mother of Mrs. Jerry Medbury, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 72 years.

HYER:  In Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], August 2d, Mr. William G. Hyer in the 80th year of his age.  Dear father, we miss thee at home, but our loss, we trust, is thy unlimited gain.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 17, 1874

Marriages

DWIGHT - BURNAP:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], September 8th, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. John G. Dwight of German and Miss Frances Burnap, of the same place.

PAUL - BACKUS:  In Providence, R.I. September 8th, by the Rev. H.T. Arnold, Mr. Andrew J. Paul of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Jennie Backus of Providence, R.I.

Death

FULLER:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] September 2d, Sylvia Fuller, wife of Dea. Isaac Fuller, aged 57 years.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 16, 1874

Marriage

SHERWOOD - KATHAN:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 7th, at the residence of Henry Balcom by Rev. Dr. Ayrault, Edwin C. Sherwood of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Cora E. Kathan of this village.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 17, 1874

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Eugene Cline, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Esther M. Gilliland, of German [Chenango Co NY].

At Sault Ste Mary, Mich. Aug. 10th, by Rev. Mr. Easterday, Mr. W.C. Cohoon, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Carrie Cole, of Detroit, Mich.

At Steamboat Rock, Iowa, at the residence of her uncle, H.P. Halenbeck, Sept. 1st, Mr. D.W. Turner to Miss Frank Race, formerly of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Paper Wedding:  some time ago, it was arranged by Seeley Merriam and wife of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], to celebrate the 3d anniversary of their marriage in an appropriate way, and, in looking over the law and customs, they found that the way appropriate must be a paper wedding. At first, they were filled with sorrow, because it could not be a silver or a golden wedding, for then what presents might come in.  But soon they began to consider that greenbacks, bonds and mortgages, bank notes, &c., &c, could be given, at a paper wedding.  So, the invitations were sent out, to those who would be most likely to respond favorably in addition to the large circle of relatives.  The time appointed was Friday, Sept. 4th, at 6 P.M., and about that time, loads of invited ones, from every point of compass, were pointing toward the hospitable mansion of the expectant family and soon, their house, was literally filled with happy guests, and their ample barns and yards with horses and carriages.  A competent corps of ostlers and waiters, were in attendance, at every point, where assistance was required and "all went merry as a marriage bell."

The smiling groom and his accomplished wife were fully equal to the occasion, meeting each of the guests with a true and hearty old time welcome, while a suggestive table, in Mrs. Merrian's best style, stood, literally loaded, in the dining room, with the choicest dainties.

At about ten o'clock, Mr. E. Haynes, of Oxford, passed through the rooms, with a well laden cake basket, in one hand and ringing a bell, with the other, as a sort of hint, that the eating hour was close at hand.  The large company was then called to order, and was addressed in a few well-chosen words, by the one who married them three years before, and prayer was offered. Then came the eating, and oh! what satisfaction reigned throughout the hungry multitude.

The whole evening was enlivened by appropriate music, excellent singing, good wishes, well expressed, and the fine display of gifts, arranged in the spacious hall: chromos, books, photograph albums, toilet boxes, engravings, photographs, paintings, paper pails, &c., in almost endless variety, and better than all, the good wishes that accompanied each gift.  Altogether, it was an enjoyable affair, and a perfect success.  May they live to celebrate their silver and golden weddings, was the wish, of all present and the writer would add to this, may all the years of their married life be as full of happiness as have been the three, since Sept. 4th, 1871.  J.H. Sage.

Deaths

At the residence of Henry Elliott, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, Mrs. Susannah [Elliott] widow of the late Charles R. Elliott, aged 82 years.

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In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 12th, Mr. John Stoughton, aged 62 years.

Suddenly was this esteemed Christian friend and brother summoned away from the associations of life.  On the first Sunday of this month, he was in his place in the Sanctuary as was his wont and participating in the Communion of the body and blood of Christ, and the next Lord's day his spirit had gone to join another, higher, holier Communion of the "saints in light."  It is an inexpressible comfort to know, that as God's Providence orders the departure of those who have served him faithfully here, they are so well prepared for the change, sudden though it be, which takes them out of life.  This departed Christian brother was remarkable for his consistency and faithfulness as a disciple of the Saviour, always in attendance on the means of grace, and most correct in habit and life.  We are not aware that he left an enemy behind him in the world.  He was a man of few words, careful of speech, gentle and modest in bearing, quiet and retiring, yet with a well-informed mind, devoted to reading and with a discriminating judgment in what he read.  A person must have known him well as the writer of this sketch did to know the decided literary taste which marked his mental habits and the case with which, when the subject was well opened, he could follow out a line of interesting and profitable discourse.  A man of strict integrity and conscientiousness in all his ways and dealings we shall miss the example of true Christian character exhibited in his life.  It seems like a dream that he has passed away, and it was a painful sadness that the power of speech was wholly lost in the paralysis with which he was smitten. The body began to die at once under the sudden summons but the spirit lives and grows bright and happy forever in the Paradise of God. There may we meet him again beneath the Redeemer's face.

Death of John Stoughton:  On Wednesday of last week, Mr. John Stoughton of this village, while at work in Morrell's shop, was suddenly seized with a paralytic stroke.  He was removed to his residence by friends and gradually sank until Saturday night, when his gentle spirit passed out and over the river.

Mr. Stoughton was an old resident of this place, and one of our most respected and honored citizens.  He was a man of quiet and reserved habits of strict integrity and his character stood out in his daily life a perfect monument of purity and goodness.  He was a man of extensive reading and well conversant with the literature of the day.

We shall miss his quiet figure on our streets and in our office which he frequently visited, but there is a consolation in the thought that this good man is now enjoying the reward of the honest Christian soldier, and that his pure spirit is now winging its flight amid the balmy air of the celestial paradise above, and his feet can rest when weary, upon the golden street of the New Jerusalem.

To the young in our midst, we would hold up the character of John Stoughton as worthy of emulation, for he was one of God's noblest works, an honest, Christian man.

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Death of John M. Mason:  It is a sad duty that we are obliged to record the death of John M. mason, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], who expired Sept. 6, in the 33d year of his age, after a protracted and painful sickness.  He came to this place some four years ago a perfect stranger, and very few men in so brief a time made so many friends. All who knew him remember well his kind and amiable disposition, his modest and unassuming deportment, and his friendly manly bearing won the respect of all.  Mr. Mason in the early stages of the rebellion volunteered as a private in the army, and after three years of honorable service returned dangerously wounded, for which he has ever since received a pension.  He leaves a wife and one child. A kind and loving husband and father, a social and friendly neighbor has gone, and while we mingle our tears and sympathy with the bereaved family and friends, we can but feel that a good man has passed away.  "A good man is better than riches" is as true now as when uttered by the lips of inspiration.  "May he rest in peace."

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 19, 1874

Deaths

SABIN:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 7th, 1874, S.D. Sabin, aged 68 years and 3 months.

CONGER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 11th, Mr. Charles P. Conger, aged 65 years.

In Memorium:  This week is imposed upon us the sorrowful duty of recording the death of one of our highly esteemed residents.  Mrs. Martha C. Swan, wife of Mr. Thomas Swan, died at her residence, about two miles east of Sherburne village on Monday, Sept. 14th.  The funeral took place at the house on Tuesday afternoon, when a large concourse of friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the virtues of the deceased. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.L. Burrows.  Mrs. Swan was born in this town in the year 1832, where she has resided during the greater part of her life and was married in 1855.  She was baptized in the P.E. Church, April 12th, 1872, and confirmed in May of the same year. She has been an invalid for several years but was only confined to her room a few weeks before her death.  During all her sickness she exercised great patience, bearing her affliction with submissiveness and without complaint.  Her trust never failed her in Him who "Can make a dying bed, feel soft as downy pillows are."  The bereaved family have the warmest sympathy and regards of the entire community.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, September 19, 1874

Marriage

On Tuesday evening, Sept. 8th, Miss Rosalie Finch, of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY], a deaf mute, was united in marriage to Mr. O.W. Evans, also a mute, which certainly forms a matrimonial tie extraordinary.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.W. Weiss, of Mt. Upton.  A daughter of the bridegroom by a former marriage acted as interpreter. The young lady, whose parents were deaf mutes, has all her senses perfect and converses readily in the deaf mute language. The bride received several handsome presents from Mr. C.W. Rockwell and other friends. The best wishes of the community attend the happy pair.

Death

Charles Skinner, son of Amasa Skinner of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], was accidentally killed at Bangor, Me., on the 1st inst.  He was a conductor on one of the many railroads leading out of that city, and much respected.  He was 26 years of age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1874 (continued)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 10, 1874

Deaths

A son of William Becker of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] was burned to death Wednesday evening.  He had been blackberrying with his older brother, and, on their return home, they were applying paraphine to their scratches and sunburns, when the vapor from the oil was ignited by a gas jet nearby, and they were quickly enveloped in flames.  The younger brother, aged 9 years, was literally roasted and died at 12 o'clock. The other, though badly burned, burst through a window upon a shed roof and was rescued.  There are hopes of his recovery. The house was not damaged.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 10, 1874

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 29th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Edward Rogers of this town to Miss Mary E. Weeks, of Willett, Cortland Co. N.Y.

At the Congregational Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 30th, by Rev. Geo. Porter, Mr. Eugene A. Goshall of North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ida l. Monroe, of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

At the home of the bride, Aug. 20th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Edmund C. Eaton to Miss Vettie Delevan, both of Willett [Cortland Co. NY].

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 6th, Mr. John M. Mason, aged 33 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, Mrs. Mary Watson, wife of Ira Watson, aged 85 years and 6 months.  Funeral at the house, Thursday, Sept. 10th, at 11 A.M.

In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 31st, Mr. Lewis S. Cole, aged 73 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 12, 1874

Marriage

ROCKWELL - KNOWLES:  At the Friend's Church, in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] on the 9th inst., by Quaker ceremony, Mr. Curtiss L. Rockwell of Westmoreland, Oneida Co. [NY] and Miss Caroline S. Knowles of the former place.

Deaths

SABINE:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Monday the 7th inst., Dreatre Sabine, aged 65.

SMITH:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 10th inst. Mr. Milton Smith, aged 48 years.

WOOD:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 3d, 1874, Loie E. [Wood], daughter of Rev. Stephen and S. Estella Wood, aged 1 year 7 months and 18 days.

"Gaze upon thy little Loie, / Weep, but in submission bow; / See, a beauty hovers round her, / Which ye never saw till now.

Lovely child! the holy angels / Watched her through the shades of night; / Led her through the gates of Heaven, / At the early morning light.

"Good by, dear," ye softly whispered, / As ye saw your darling die; / But the angels said, "Good Morning,"/ As she joined them in the sky.

"Good by, dear!" her gentle nature / Feels no more the thrust of pain; / Oh, how sweet her fond embraces, / When ye all shall meet again.

Meet again above life's changes, / Meet in yon eternal home; / Meet the loving, angel Loie, / Where sad partings never come."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, September 12, 1874

Marriage

WELLS - HOYT:  In the town of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], on the 8th inst. by Rev. George D. Horton, Mr. John Wesley Webb to Miss Julia Amelia Hoyt, both of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Coventry [Chenango Co. NY]:  Among the most noticeable incidents of the week and perhaps we may say of the year, is the wooden wedding [5th anniversary] of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parker, on Tuesday, Sept. 8th.  the morning, although dark and lowery, opened up bright by noon, and nature seemed to vie with art in lending enchantment to the scene.  Shortly after one o'clock the numerous guests began to arrive and by three o'clock upwards of one hundred happy faces were merrily chatting in the parlors or gathered in groups about the lawn.  At fifteen minutes past three the company was invited to a beautiful evergreen bower, situated in an open lawn but a few rods form their residence, where were tables richly laden with the choicest delicacies of the season.

After the wedding ceremony had been pronounced by Rev. George D. Horton, and the ring (appropriate) had been placed upon the bride's hand, we prepared to partake of the bountiful supply of the tables.

While the company were waiting for the table committee, Hon. Chas. Pearsall politely requested the groom to cut the first loaf upon the center table, which he accordingly began to dissect with all the grace of an English nobleman.  Seizing a large carving knife, which had been purposely placed near his plate, he began to measure with his eye the center of the cake, and coming to a right conclusion, he placed the knife upon the cake, and prepared with the gentle pressure of the forefinger to push the knife through the tender frosting and into the cake, but finding it had been baked harder than he anticipated, he grasped the handle firmly and judging from the violent twitchings of the muscles of his face, and his closely compressed lips, he meant to cut that cake or break the knife.  finding that he still made no impression, he turned towards his father-in-law, (Mr. Pearsall) who was holding fast to his sides with both hands. The company by this time had caught at the joke, and Peter, amid the shouts of all present, turned the cake over to find that he had been cutting the soft side of a white pine knot.

After refreshments Rev. George D. Horton addressed the bride and groom for five minutes, after which  numerous sentiments were given to the bride and groom by some of the guests.

After congratulations the company again proceeded to the house to look over the numerous and costly presents that had been left therein, among which we noticed an elegant chamber set of ten pieces, couch, chairs, brackets, and other articles too numerous to mention; also a very fine oil painting, presented by the bride's uncle, Mr. Geo. Waters, and not until the dark hours had made their appearance did the company disperse.

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PARKER - PEARSALL:  At the 1st Congregational Church in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], September 8th, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Pastor, assisted by Rev. J.G. Bass of Brooklyn, Mr. Peter Parker, to Miss Ada A. Pearsall, only daughter of Hon. Charles Pearsall, all of Coventry. [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Sept. 15, 1969]

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1874 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 10, 1874

Marriages

EATON - BRAND:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], August 31st, by Rev. W.R. Waldron, Mr. William B. Eaton to Miss Hattie L. Brand, both of Norwich.

HIBBARD - LOOMIS:  At the home of the bride, Sept. 1st, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Morell Hibbard, of Triangle, N.Y. [Broome Co. to Miss Ella S. Loomis, of Willett, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].

KINNEY - MAXSON:  At the residence of L.W. Ellis, in Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], August 23d, by Rev. J.M. Allen, Mr. Lymus B. Kinney to Miss Hattie H. Maxson, both of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY].

SABIN - BENTLEY:  At the home of the bride's parents, in Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], August 25th, by Rev. A. Harroun, Mr. Erwin D. Sabin to Miss Rosalia S. Bentley, both of Lincklaen, N.Y.

Deaths

STEERE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 6th, Lydia Steere, aged 78 years.

WOOD:  At the residence of George Polhill, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 3d, Loie [Wood], daughter of Stephen and Estella Wood, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], aged 1 year and 8 months.

WILLARD:  In East Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 6th, Charles W. [Willard] son of John W. and Clista Willard, aged 7 weeks and 3 days.

FORD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 2d, Mary Elizabeth wife of Norman Ford, aged 53 years.

BURTON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 3d, Mrs. Mary Burton, aged 65 years.

New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY]:  Charles D. Skinner, formerly of this place, was killed near Bangor, Maine on the 31st ult. while coupling cars on the railroad, his neck being broken by a stick of timber, projecting several inches from the car.  His remains were brought to this villa on Wednesday night last, by Julius Angell, with whom he left home a few years since.  Deceased was a son of Amasa Skinner. Gazette.

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RANSFORD:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Thursday, Sept. 3d, 1874 Mr. James Ransford, aged 60 years.

The subject of this sketch deserves more than a passing notice at our hands, having been identified with Chenango County, its growth and prosperity, for nearly three score and ten years.  His father, William Ransford, Jr., came to this town about the year 1790, and purchased the farm which has since been owned and occupied by the deceased.

When Mr. Ransford was but eight years of age, and within the period of six months, his father and mother both died, leaving five children, two younger than himself. The privations and hardships of the early settlers were met and conquered by him, and through his perseverance and frugality he had become one of the first farmers of Chenango County.

Although not assuming to lead in public affairs, no object intended for public or private good failed to meet his hearty approval and support and no appeal for aid or sympathy was ever passed unheeded by him. A kind and loving husband and father, a social and friendly neighbor, has gone; and while we mingled our tears and sympathy with those of the family and friends, we could but feel that we had all lost a friend, and that a good man had passed away.

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Homicide

The Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Register publishes an account of the violent death of Judson Hinman, formerly of that town, and son of the late John Hinman, which occurred in the town of Belmont, Wisconsin, on the 8th ult.  Hinman had hired a cousin of his, Calvin Warner, a crippled boy of sixteen years, to do some work for him, paying him for the job.  On the evening of the 8th, a dispute occurred between the two, at a neighbor's, Hinman claiming that the work had not been done as agreed.  After some words, Hinman got upon his horse and rode away, but presently returned, dismounted, and declared his intention of settling the matter then and there, taking young Warner by the throat, when an old brother of Warner, named Edwin, dropped his knife with which he was engaged in skinning a sheep and raised a stick of Stovewood for the purpose of deterring Hinman from striking the crippled boy.  Hinman let go of the boy and struck at Edwin, who parried the blow and struck him on the left side of the head, knocking him down and fracturing his skull.  Hinman gradually failed until the 10th when he died, never speaking a word after the blow.  An inquest was held, and Warner was exonerated for protecting his brother from assault.  Hinman was intoxicated.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 10, 1874

Deaths

WILSON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], August 31st, at his residence, Mr. Samuel Wilson, aged 82 years.  He was born in Hancock, Mass., 1792, took part in the war of 1812; afterwards elected to the Legislature of his native State; thus, lending his services to his country in war, he became her counsellor in peace.  About the year 1840 he removed with his family to Smyrna village, where he gained the respect and confidence of all who knew him.  A man of too good sense to interfere in the business of others, he at the same time was competent to take charge of his own and having served his generation and enduring a protracted illness, he passed away, leaving his family to mourn his loss.

ROOD:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], August 30th, of lingering consumption, Lovina [Rood] wife of Henry H. Rood, formerly of this village, aged 58 years, 6 months.  Mrs. Rood had been a sister in the M.E. Church for 49 years and died in living faith in God pointing toward heaven.

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Charles A. Wetmore, whose death we chronicled last July, is thus kindly but deservingly spoken of in a recent issue of the Worcester, Mass. Daily Spy:

With the earlier portion of Mr. Wetmore's life, who had no personal acquaintance, but his maturer years had developed so strong and noble a character, so rich and active a mind, that many in this vicinity are desirous of testifying their sense of his worth and of the loss which the cause of education has met in his death.

He was born in Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y.  In youth and early manhood, he was called by necessity, to a more than usual amount of physical labor.  Every year, however, deepened his purpose to devote himself to study, and to the work of the Christain Ministry.  He was, at length, enabled to enter Hamilton College, graduated there, and pursued a course of theological study.  But when entering upon the duties of the ministry, a serious asthmatic affection disabled him for public speaking.  He lost no time in vain lament, but turned to the congenial work of instruction, at least until he might find himself able again for his chosen profession.  In March 1871, he came to Leicester, to take the responsible post of principal of the Academy.  And now, after over three years of most conscientious work, in which he fairly won for himself the highest respect as a thorough teacher, as a scholar of high aims and pure tastes, and as a high-minded man, he is summoned away from all earthly labor.  It seems a manifest duty to make this simple record of his character and worth, speaking of him as he was, and as he worked for us, and among us here.

He was a most loyal scholar and enthusiast in teaching.  He believed in close study and was himself a student.  Neither bodily weakness, nor positive severe suffering could quench the ardor of his nature, his hopefulness or his high resolves.  He worked hard when little able to work at all, and in circumstances when most others would have declined work altogether.  Had he lived, and in health, the cause of good learning in our land would unquestionably have had in him an able and honored advocate.  For he was of a large and generous nature, without bigotry of opinion in any direction, loving and desiring truth, and giving a welcome to all that scholars and earnest thinkers had gained or might gain in every department of knowledge.  He was in full sympathy with every sincere endeavor to enlarge the field of human attainment and kept himself ready to adopt every real improvement in the art of teaching.

And he was no mere routine teacher, following a well beaten track, and content with exercises performed mechanically.  He sought to awaken in his pupils' minds an interest in their studies akin to his own, that it might be within them a self-moving force and insure their successful attainments.  So, he studied them, while they studied their books, studied their dispositions, tastes and mental qualities, and their moral characters and aims not less.  He watched them carefully and patiently, to discover, if he might, the secret spring that should open mind and heart, unlock their faculties and show them the fountains of knowledge and honorable excellence.  He was not discouraged, though the soil proved hard and unyielding at first, and seldom failed to see the good result of his methods.

The manner of his death was in strict accordance with the whole course of his life. Death came to him while still hopeful, still forming plans of work for himself, and aspiring to do good and great things in the earthly life which he believed was yet in store for him, with renovated power.  He had fought his persistent and painful disease, asthma complicated with other maladies, through long months and years of pain, had never surrendered, never despaired.  His last day on earth was a hopeful and happy one.  Suddenly the supreme moment came to him, and, as by a shot on the field of battle, he fell, literally fell, a brave and constant soldier to the last.

"Come from the heat of battle, and in peace, / soldier, go home; with thee the fight is won."

And what an example has he left to his pupils and to us all.  Cast down perhaps sometimes, but never in despair, during all the three years that we knew him, years of scarcely intermitted sufferings, he gave the diligence, devotedness and hearty interest as a strong and healthful man to the institution of which he was the head, and to the pupils who were committed to his trust. Though his life was much of the time a painful struggle, he kept faith and courage, kept his eye steadily upon his work, and would rarely relinquish any details of it into other hands.  He will long be remembered by many with honor and admiration, while the affectionate and grateful regard of many pupils are a rich reward and unfading crown.

Leicester August 24th, 1874

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News Item

On Saturday last we had the pleasure of meeting in our village, the surviving sons of the late Jabez Robinson, who was Sheriff of this county, during the term commencing in 1834.  There were four of them, viz:  Samuel M. Robinson of Oxford, John W. Robinson, of Jackson, Mississippi; Rev. James A. Robinson, of Jamestown, New York, and Charles L. Robinson, of Bolton, Miss.  Their visit was a welcome one to their many friends and acquaintances, all of whom have pleasant recollections of the boys when they resided here.  The second son, John W., removed from Oxford to Jackson in 1846; and Charles, to Bolton, in 1860. The latter was born in the jail residence in this village, while occupied by his father as Sheriff. Though these have been so long in the south, we are glad to know they do not sympathize with the disastrous persecutions inflicted upon later emigrants, and upon the recently enfranchised.  All these brothers are in their manhood, what their youth gave promise of honest, upright, conscientious citizens, who each bear their part successfully in the drama of life. We hope their re-unions may be oft repeated.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, September 1874

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 3, 1874

Marriages

RICHARDSON - MOODY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 1st, by Wm. H. Gunn, Esq., Mr. Edgar Richardson of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY] to Miss Adell Moody of Norwich.

WEBB - REYNOLDS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], August 6th, by Rev. Mr. Caswell, Mr. Henry Webb o Miss Ella Reynolds both of Guilford.

Deaths

COVILLE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], August 31st, Mr. Stephen M. Coville, aged 66 years.

JEWELL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], August 30th, Mr. Lemuel Jewell aged 93 years and 1 month.

Guilford:  Lemuel Jewell died Sunday night at the advanced age of 93 years.  His funeral will take place today at the residence of his son, Wm. B. Jewell.  We believe Mr. J. was the oldest inhabitant of the town. [Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, September 15, 1874]

RACE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], August 23d, Annie [Race], widow of Nicholas Race, deceased, aged 78 years.

JEWELL:  At Cole Hill [Broome Co. NY], August 21st, Delphine [Jewell] wife of James Jewell, and daughter of John and Ida Smith of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], aged 19 years.

OLDS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], August 28th?, Miss Eliza olds, aged 14 years.

BROWN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 12th, Elvira M. [Brown] wife of Isaac Brown, aged 40 years.  Mrs. Brown was born in Chenango County and has resided here for the past seventeen years. She died in full faith and love for her Lord and Savior and was beloved and esteemed by all who knew her.

HOLLENBECK:  A little son of A.A. Hollenbeck of Preble [Cortland Co. NY], aged two years, was run over and killed on the morning of the 19th, by the passenger train bound south.

BUELL:  In Linn, Wisconsin, August 16th, Dea. Ira Buell in the 84th year of his age, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY],

In Memoriam:  Dea. Ira Buell, formerly of Plymouth, in this County, died at his home in Linn, Wisconsin, on the 16th of August last, in the 84th year of his age.  He was born in New Hampshire and was of a family of twelve children. At the age of six, with his parents he removed to Madison County, where they resided for fourteen years, when they took up their home in Plymouth.  While living there, in 1816 he married Miss Chloe Holcomb, with whom he lived within one month of fifty-eight years.  In 1849, then having a family of seven children, all now living, they moved to Wisconsin, and located at Linn, where he died.  He was a man universally respected and honored, a devoted Christian, and a beloved husband and father. At the time of his death, he was the grandparent and great-grandparent of thirty-three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who almost all, with their parents, reside in the vicinity of his patriarchal homestead.  His venerable wife still survives him. the family have many relatives residing in this County.

WAKELEY:  At the insane Asylum in Utica [Oneida Co. NY], August 28th?, Col. David WAkeley, of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], aged 70 years.

We are pained to announce the death of this gentleman, a life-long resident of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], which occurred at the insane Asylum in Utica, on Wednesday of last week, in which institution he had been taken but the Thursday previous.

It appears that last winter or early spring, while drawing hay upon his farm, he met with an accident which threw him headlong from the load upon a pile of stones, depriving him of his senses for a time, from the effects of which he never fully recovered, although he continued to transact business until four weeks since, when his reason deserted him entirely.  A jury was called to investigate his lunacy, who found he had been for three months previous a lunatic, whereupon an order was issued by Judge Prindle, that he be taken to the Asylum.  He was at that time fearfully violent, and upon his arrival in this village, on Wednesday evening, the 19th ult., it was found necessary to confine him in the jail until the departure for the train for Utica on the following morning.  From that time, he failed rapidly, until death soon put an end to his sufferings.  His remains passed through this place on Thursday last, on their way to their last resting place in his native town.

Deceased was seventy years of age and had always resided in Pitcher.  He was a son of Hon. Ebenezer Wakeley, one of the earliest settlers of the town (then German).  His father was for many years County Judge of this County.  Col Wakeley was when in his prime, Colonel of a Rifle Regiment for many years, and was widely known throughout the country.  Formerly an uncompromising Whig, his sympathies have been with the Democrats since the formation of the Republican party.  At the time of his death, he was the oldest native resident of the town.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, September 3, 1874

Marriage

EATON - DELAVAN:  At Willett [Cortland Co. NY], August 30th?, at the home of the bride, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Edmund C. Eaton to Miss Yettie Delavan.

Deaths

Charles E. Phelps, son of the late Elihu C. Phelps, of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY]. died at Los Angeles, California, August 12th, aged 34 years.

TOWER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], August 19, Bertha A. [Tower], daughter of Edwin M. and Emily J. Tower, of consumption, aged 11 years, 6 months and 14 days.

Peacefully she sleeps in Jesus.  All who visited her in her sickness were cheered with her faith and childish trust in Jesus, who, she oft repeated, would carry her safe to Heaven.  No fear of death, but calmly viewing the prospect, gave direction how she would like to be prepared for her resting place.  Then, quietly waiting for the grim messenger, she lingered a few days till at 6 o'clock on the morning of her death she said to her father, "Papa, I have got to go now, call them" (meaning her mother and sisters) and in a few moments, death had done its work, but we mourn not as those that have no hope.

IVES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], August 20th, Arthur Rufus [Ives] son of Rufus S. and Adaline Ives, aged 2 years, 2 months and 21 days.

Lovely child; the holy angels / Watched him through the shades of night; / Led him through the gates of Heaven, / At the early morning light.

"Good-by, dear," we softly whispered, / As we saw our darling die; / But the angels said, "Good morning," / As he joined them in the sky.

"Good-by dear!" his gentle nature / Feels no more the thrust of pain, / Oh, how sweet his fond embraces, / When we all shall meet again.

Meet again above life's changes, / Meet in yon eternal home, / Meet the loving angel Arthur, / Where sad partings never come.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 3, 1874

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 27th, Emeline [Stanton] wife of Stephen Stanton, aged 37 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 26th, William Jackson, Esq., in the 78th year of his age.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 5, 1874

Deaths

MEDBURY:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 1st inst., George W. Medbury aged 27 years and 3 months.

RAFFERTY:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], August 31st, Mrs. Mary Rafferty, aged 56 years.

WILSON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], August 31st, Samuel W. Wilson, aged 82 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, September 5, 1874

Marriage

Golden Wedding:  The numerous friends and relatives of Samuel Y. Scofield and wife convened at his residence on Wednesday evening last to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their married life. Soon after 6 P.M. the guests began to arrive, and at 9 o'clock the house was filled to repletion.  The table was bountifully laden with the delicacies of the season, and the wants of the inner man were abundantly satisfied.  Choice music by Corbin's band interspersed the occasion, it being select and remarkably well executed. The gifts consisted mostly of gold coin, silver and green backs, amounting to about sixty dollars. The bride and groom after receiving the usual hearty congratulations responded in an appropriate manner, tendering thanks to all. The whole affair passed off very pleasantly, and earnestly we wish the remainder of their lives to be as heretofore - one of peace and happiness.  One who was there.

Deaths

Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]:  G.B. Margraf's little child, who was about six months old, died on Sunday night of dropsy of the brain.

Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mr. Simon Hovey died at the residence of his son-in-law, D.L. Bradley, last night, aged 78 years.

Guilford [Chenango Co. NY]:  Mrs. Burton died last night at the house of David Dorman.  Her disease was dysentery.

News Item

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, September 3, 1874

A writer gives a lengthy account of one of a series of spiritual meetings held at Chittenden, Vt., where spirits of the departed return, materialize, and are recognized by their friends. We extract the following, it having a local interest.

"After singing several hymns, the Indian maid Honto, fully materialized, came from the cabinet.  Shortly after her disappearance an old lady presented herself to a Mr. L. Crosby, of Columbus, N.Y.  He was sitting withing four feet of the dark closet.  The old lady placed her hand in his and got down on one knee, putting her face in such a position that all could see her, then she said, "Oh, son!  Bless you, bless you, " and simultaneously he responded, "Mother, oh! my mother."  The light was strong; all could see and hear, and I don't believe there was a person present that doubted the realness of that spirit's reappearance.  Immediately after she vanished, Mr. Crosby's wife appeared, fully materialized and there was another joyful soul stirring meeting.  Several feeble attempts seemed to be made by different spirits to appear.  At last, a middle-aged man appeared and said, "Georgie, I am here, dear child, I am here."  The lady addressed was Miss Georgiana Nash, in company with Miss C.H. Hubbard, from Rome, N.Y.  Miss Nash and her friend recognized her father who had been in the spirit world some years and they both informed me that they had not a doubt of his identity, and that it was a sacred reality to them. An uncle to both of those ladies, also a little child, was recognized on the same evening."

In addition to those mentioned above, Washtinah, an Indian spirit, dressed gorgeously in furs, feathers and leggins, made his appearance, changed his position several times and bowed to the audience.  He was followed by squaws, with papooses, and more Indians, all elegantly dressed.  It is certainly a strange phenomena and is exciting much interest.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1874 (concluded)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 27, 1874

Marriages

PORTENTIER - WELLMAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 19th, by Wm. H. Gunn, Esq., Mr. Nicholas Portenier to Miss Frederike Wellman, all of Norwich.

RILEY - SLY:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], August 18th, by Rev. J.N. Lee, Mr. William M. Riley to Miss Adelia C. Sly.

JEFFERY - RAWSON:  In Brooklyn, August 10th? by Rev. S.A. Coltins of Cincinnati, O., Rev. Reuben Jeffery, D.D. to Emma Lord Rawson, both of Brooklyn.

Deaths

MURPHY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 21st, William J. [Murphy] son of John J. and Margaret Murphy, aged 11 years and 10 months.

LEMLEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 25th, Miss Miranda M. Lemley, aged 11 years.

CURTIS:  At White Store [Chenango Co. NY], August 11th, Mr. George Curtis, aged 67 years, 10 months and 24 days.

MARTIN:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], August 13th, Mrs. Mahala Martin, aged 70 years.

COMPTON:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY], August 19th, Mrs. Sarah Compton, aged 54 years, wife of Rev. F. Southard Compton, formerly Rector of the Guilford parish.

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RIDER:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], August 20th, Mrs. Hattie L. Rider, wife of Nathan W. Rider, aged 33 years.  

Gone home!  How precious these words, and how full of meaning to the friends of the departed when there is unmistakable evidence that Christ was a light to their path "through the dark valley and shadow of death."  A bright, happy and glorious life, beyond death's river, awaiteth those who "trust in God's promise," "abideth in the faith" and "doeth the will of the Master."

In the death of Mrs. Hattie L. Rider of this place, daughter of Wm. Main, deceased, on Thursday the 20th inst., these truths were verified.

A little more than a year ago, disease with his unyielding grasp fastened upon her and for the twelve long months she was an unusually great sufferer.  The nature of her disease was such that it baffled the skill of the most able physicians.  Resignation mingled with hope solaced her weary and sleepless hours.  Patiently and without murmuring did she meet the wasting away of the casket that was soon to set the jewel free.  All that kind and sympathizing friends could do to alleviate her sufferings was done.  Her every wish was granted.  But how vain all human efforts, when the Master calls "come home."  As the taper in the socket goes out, her life sweetly and peacefully passed away.  "Death loves a shining mark."  How truthful the saying in the death of Mrs. Rider, - sweetness of disposition, retiring and modest in demeanor, cheerful and buoyant in spirit, kind and generous to neighbors and loving to relatives and friends were characteristics that marked her everyday life.  Her domestic and social relations were always enabling and pleasing.

A husband, mother, sister and two brothers sadly mourn their loss, but to her it is infinite gain. She has gone to her reward where the full fruition of a well spent life shall be hers.

North Norwich, Aug. 24, 1874.

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Terrible Accident at Greene [Chenango Co. NY]

A heart-rending accident occurred at Greene on Saturday evening last, resulting in the death of Addie Bolt, a little girl about three years of age, daughter of Stephen Bolt, who lives near the railroad track at the Sand Cut below Greene.  An older sister had gone down the track to a neighbors after a pail of milk, the little girl following her upon the track, although she was ordered to go back.  The northern bound train was late, and soon emerging from the curve at Lansing Crossing, the engineer sounded his whistle having caught sight of the child, which he at first thought to be a dog or cat.  He continued to sound the alarm, but the child never moved, and sat on the left rail, looking at the coming train until it was struck by the engine.  from the time the child was seen until it was struck it was impossible to bring the train to a standstill.  Upon reaching the body a terrible sight presented itself.  One-half of the child was completely severed from the other, part lying on each side of the rail. The train was backed up and the body taken to its parents.  Superintendent Thompson ordered a suitable coffin and proper arrangements for the funeral.  Coroner Hand was notified but decided an inquest unnecessary.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 27, 1874

As the evening express train was coming into this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday and just as it had turned into the cut near the sand bank, the engineer discovered on the track a little child, two years old, daughter of Stephen Bolt, who lives near the track in that vicinity. The train was under full headway, and the engineer gave all the warning in his power but of ho avail. The child stood perfectly motionless and even looked at the engineer and laughed just as the engine struck it.  It was run over and cut completely in two, just above the hips the head, trunk &c laying outside the track, and the hips and limbs on the inside.  No blame rests upon those who had the train in charge, as eveyrthing possible was done to stop the train and warn the child who seemed to stand transfixed to the spot as if courting death. The mangled body presented a horrible and sickening sight, such as one as we never again wish to behold.

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A grandson of Hon. Henry S. Randall died on the 14th inst. under very painful circumstances.  While playing with edged tools as children are fond of doing, the child, a bright little fellow, only eight years old, accidentally cut one of his thumbs at the base of the nail, inflicting what at that time was thought to be but a slight wound. Very soon afterward however, he was suddenly seized with "Tetanus" or Lock-jaw.  The most skillful treatment proved inefficacious.  He lingered for a few days in terrible agony and died in convulsions on Friday last.  He was perfectly conscious, and would recognize those about him, in the extremity of his suffering.  He was a child of more than ordinary intelligence.  Deceased was a nephew of Mrs. D.L. Follett and Mrs. Dr. Mosher, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

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A little son of Barney Riley, aged three years, fell into a fountain in front of his father's residence, in Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], on Thursday of last week, and was drowned.  He had not been missed from the house more than fifteen minutes, before he was brought in lifeless.

A correspondent writes form Earlville [Madison Co. NY] that Martie Riley, youngest son of Barney Riley, was playing around the fountain by the roadside int he streets of Cazenovia, on the 20th inst., and fell in and was drowned.  Martie's age was but three years. He had been gone form the house but fifteen minutes when he was carried in a corpse.  [Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, Aug. 29, 1874]

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 27, 1874

Marriages

SMITH - MILNER:  On Thursday, August 20th, at the residence of the bride's uncle, John Mitchell, Esq., by Rev. Samuel Scoville, Mr. Frank H. Smith to Miss Jennie M. [Milner] daughter of the late Thomas Milner, Esq., both of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Under the appropriate heading will be found the marriage notice of Frank Smith and Miss Jennie Milner, daughter of the late Thomas Milner, Esq., which occurred at the residence of the young lady's guardian, John Mitchell, Esq., on Thursday afternoon last. Though the wedding was in a measure a private affair except to the friends and relatives of the parties, it is understood to have been interesting and pleasant in the highest degree. The happy couple took the train at six o'clock for Saratoga and other enjoyable points.

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In the evening of Thursday, a brilliant though informal reception took place at Mr. Mitchell's in honor of his son Dr. John Mitchell, of Providence, and his accomplished bride. A large number of the friends and acquaintances of both the elder and younger Mr. Mitchell called during the evening to pay their respects, and to leave with the newly married pair their warm congratulations and good wishes for their health and prosperity.  A elegant collation was spread for the callers.  Though the Doctor has gone out from among us to occupy a more extended field of usefulness, he leaves behind him the remembrance of a well spent youth, and a thorough and exhaustive preparation for professional life.  In his new home and social and business relations, he bears with him the best wishes of our entire community.

Deaths

VOSBURGH:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], on Friday, August 21st, after a lingering illness, Peter Vosburgh, aged 82? years.  Deceased was the father of Martin P. and Cornelius Vosburgh, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  He had lived in German for upwards of fifty years and was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. 

Samuel Hodges one of the oldest inhabitants of Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], was buried on the 20th.  His age was 80 years. 

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, August 26, 1874

Death

TOWER:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], on the 18th, Bertha A. [Tower] daughter of Mr. E.M. Tower, aged 11 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 27, 1874

Marriage

At the residence of Mr. Wm. L. Tuttle, in Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 15th, by Rev. A.C. Sperry, Mr. Henry L. Tuttle to Miss Amanda Wayman, both of Fenton.

Deaths

At the residence of her son F.D. Race, in this town, [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 23d, Mrs. Annie Race, wife of Nicholas Race, deceased, ager 78 years and 8 months.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 18th, of typhoid fever, Mr. Charles S. Hall, aged 33 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 29, 1874

Deaths

HOXIE:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], July 25th, Mrs. Ellen W. [Hoxie] wife of George T. Hoxie, aged 27 years.

FERRIS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] Aug. 22d, Clayton [Ferris] infant son of Morell D. and Oliva Ferris, of DeKalb, Ill. aged 1 year.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 29, 1874

In our issue of May 23d we published a somewhat lengthy article relating to the death, in the State of Wisconsin, of a "Mysterious Stranger," who was identified as one Isaac H. Andrews, a former resident of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], and a lawyer of considerable ability at the time of his departure from that place.  Like all other articles published in country papers it soon passed from the mind of the reader and was buried with that which is of the past.  Little did we think that in our midst lived the only surviving brother of this "Mysterious Stranger," the last member of a large family that has been broken up by the death of parents and scattered over the wide world to seek their own living and fight the battles of life.  On Monday afternoon last a gentleman presented himself at our office and asked if we had published such an article.  On being informed that we had, he told us his story.  He gave his name as John Andrews, stating that he lives near Dibble's Mills, about halfway between this village and Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].  Mr. Andrews said that he had during the past four or five years been making strenuous efforts to find the brother described in the article of May 23d.  The last that he knew of him he was in California, where he went in search of gold, going with a party by the "overland" route years ago, since which time he has heard nothing from him until last Thursday, when he happened to find and read the above-mentioned article.  He had written letters to various points in California, and had sent by men who were going there, but he was not to be found.  As a last resort to find him he consulted a clairvoyant who at one proceeded to give him a correct description of the lost brother and said that he was living in Nebraska, and again he made a fruitless search. The article contains the post office address of the man with whom he lived at the time of his death, and Mr. Andrews is now going to write to him to learn, if possible, more of the long lost and departed brother.  This is a sad but true story, and Mr. Andrews is entitled to much sympathy in his bereavement.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1874 (continued)

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 20, 1874

Marriages

ABELL -RANDALL:  At the Baptist Church, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 12th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. John Abell of Brooklyn to Miss Kate Randall, daughter of John A. Randall, Esq., of this village.

The Baptist church was the scene of a brilliant wedding on Wednesday afternoon of last week, the occasion being the marriage of Mr. John Abell, of Brooklyn, to Miss Kate Randall, daughter of John A. Randall, Esq., of this village.  The church was elegantly decorated with flowers, and the ceremonies were enlivened by exquisite music from the organ. Rev. S. Scoville officiated on the occasion.  After the ceremony, the bridal party repaired to the residence of the bride's parents, on East Main Street, where congratulations were offered, and refreshments served.  Here a pleasant hour was passed in social chat, and in viewing the elegant bridal presents.  The happy couple took the six o'clock train for Brooklyn, followed by the best wishes of hosts of friends for their future prosperity and happiness.

SLWASON - LAMPHERE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], August 8th, by Rev. G.A. Gardner, Mr. Charles R. Slawson, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Estella J. Lamphere, of Oxford.

Deaths

ECCLESTON:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], August 10th, Mr. Ransom Eccleston, aged 62 years.

WILLCOX:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], August 13th, Mr. Fylor D. Willcox, aged 70 years.

WARREN:  In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], August 13th, Mr. Frank W. Warren, aged 21 years.

TEED:  In Port Washington, Wis., July 31st, Mr. Zephaniah Teed, aged 46 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

DIMMICK:  In East Tawas, Mich., July 31st, Susan K. [Dimmick] daughter of Joseph Dimmick, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], aged 33 years.

LEONARD:  In Union City, Mich., August 5th, Mr. James K. Leonard, aged 55 years and 26 days, formerly of Smyrna, Chenango Co. N.Y.

Peace to thine ashes, dearest friend, / Gently we kiss thy brow; / Thou hast suffered on to the bitter end, / Go to thy white rest now. / Thy life chords lie, bright, golden bands, / Tarnished and rent and riven; / Death's icy waves have swept our hands / Apart, but to clasp in heaven.

Mrs. Eunice W. Adams, widow of Isaac Adams died in Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on the 5th last, aged 88 years.

Mrs. Frost recently died at Munnsville [Madison Co. NY], aged 90 years.

Frederick Bloch, of Chittenango Depot [Madison Co. NY] was drowned in the canal at Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], on the 9th, while attempting to cross in a rowboat.  He had accompanied a picnic party to that place.  He was 32 years of age and leaves a wife and three children.

Rev. Johnathon Worthing, the oldest Methodist minister in the Wyoming conference was buried in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], on the 12th last.  He was 84 years of age at the time of his death.

Hiram G. Place died suddenly, at his residence near Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday last, aged 67 years.  He attended church at Mt. Upton in the morning, where he partook of the sacrament returned home with his wife, and after dinner lay down to rest.  In a short time, he arose and as his feet struck the floor he fell, turned over, and was dead.  Dr. Smith was called and pronounced the cause heart disease.  Mr. Place was a good citizen and had been for many years a faithful member of the M.E. Church. The announcement of his death threw a gloom over the whole community.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 20, 1874

Marriage

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], July 21st, by Rev. Edward Taylor, D.D., Mr. Henry S. Harper of Binghamton to Miss Ella Doud, of Colesville [Broome Co. NY]

Deaths

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 14th, Mrs. Jane Edgerton, widow of the late Whiting Edgerton, aged 88 years and 6 months.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Aug. 5th, William Dexter, son of Abram and Frances Whitney, aged 10 years, 8 months and 22 days.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 20, 1874

Marriages

DAVIS - PETTET:  At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], August 11th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Warren R. Davis and Miss Martha A. Pettet, all of Sherburne.

SPICER - HARRINGTON:  At the M.E. parsonage, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], August 14th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Charles L. Spicer of Sherburne, and Miss Emma A. Harrington, of Burlington Green [Otsego Co. NY].

PICKETTE - COCKETTE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, August 15th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Robert Pickette and Miss Mary Cockette, all of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

JAMES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 19th, Mrs. Huldah James aged 81 years.

COLEY:  At the residence of her son-in-aw, W.N. Brainard, Evanston, Ill., Aug. 5, Mrs. Huldah Coley, aged 71 years and 6 months.

McDONALD:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], August 18th, Wm. McDonald, aged 58 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 22, 1874

Deaths

COMPTON:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY], on the evening of the 19th inst. of Asthma, Mrs. Sarah Compton, aged 54 years.

The remains of Mrs. Sarah A. Compton, the lady who recently died at the residence of Mr. L.J. Woodruff in Yaleville were forwarded from this station on Thursday morning last for the family cemetery at Sing Sing for interment.

JOHNSON:  In Little York, Warren Co., Ill, on the 12th inst., of consumption, Mrs. jane Johnson.

North Sanford [Broome Co. NY]:  The funeral of John Beadle was recently held at the M.E. Church.  Rev. Hiram Payne, of Bainbridge, preached the sermon.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1874 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 13, 1874

Marriage

THAYER - BANCROFT:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 4th?, by Rev. H. Pattengill, Mr. Everett Thayer, of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Nellie? Bancroft of New Berlin.

Deaths

MOWER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 9th, Mrs. Maria Mower, aged 86 years.

MURPHY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 9th, Ann Eliza [Murphy], daughter of John J. and Margaret Murphy, aged 20 years and 6 months.

TAYLOR:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], August 9th, Laura [Taylor] wife of Richard D. Taylor, aged 71 years, 4 months and 9 days.

HILLS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], August 3d, Mr. Daniel Hills, aged 85 years and 10 months.

VINING:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], July 20th, Mrs. Betsey E. Vining aged 72 years and 5 months.

Charles Thayer, a young man about eighteen years old, was drowned in the Erieville Reservoir [Madison Co. NY] on the 27th ult.

Henry C. Jewell, a well-known citizen of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], died on the 29th ult. aged 45 years.

Lester Joslyn, keeper of the County House, is dead.

A.B. Henshaw, a Louisiana planter, aged 70 years, died suddenly at the American Hotel, Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], on Saturday evening last.  He had been at the Springs about a week and was in feeble health.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 13, 1874

Deaths

STERNBERG:  At the residence of her son, Wm. H. Sternberg, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], August 8th, Catharine [Sternberg] widow of the late Nicholas Sternberg of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] aged 71 years, 11 months and 14 days.  Her remains were taken to Plymouth for interment.

BROWN:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], July 24th, Infant daughter [Brown] of Ezra B. and Frances B. Brown.

CLARK:  In Minnetrista, Minn. June 24th, suddenly, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Mr. George A. Clark, aged 29 years.

We regret to learn of the sudden death of Daniel Park Esqr., of Boston, Mass., which occurred on the 29th ult. of heart disease.  He retired in usual health but complaining of a sharp pain in the right arm.  Towards morning, he made an effort to rise, but fell and immediately expired.  Postmortem examination revealed heart disease as above stated.  Mr. Park was the Treasurer of the Cocheeco Manufacturing and Print Works Co., and as such was well known to many of our businessmen.  He was a brother-in-law of the Rev. W.H. Waldron of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Mrs. W. is at present with her sister, Mrs. Park, in Boston, where she will remain during the greater portion of the present month.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 13, 1874

Marriages

At the Congregational Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Aug. 4th, by Rev. George Porter, Mr. Henry A. Muckle, of Watertown, N.Y. [Jefferson Co.], to Miss Hattie M. Church, of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY].

In the town of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], June 25th, by Rev. Lyman Wright, Mr. Chas. E. Bliss of Binghamton, to Miss Florence [Sherwood, eldest daughter of Hon. George Sherwood.

In St. Augustine, Florida, at Trinity church, July 9th, by Rev. Wm. Munford. Rev. Jas. W. Capen, rector of Grace church, Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Leonora S. Colt, of St. Augustine.

Deaths

At the residence of John Carter, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], July 31st, Mrs. Mary C. [Gear] wife of Samuel Gear, of New York, aged 27 years.

In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], July 31st, Mr. Luther Turner, aged 76 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, August 15, 1874

Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Dixon celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding last Monday evening.  A large concourse of friends were present and a splendid time enjoyed by all attending. Excellent music was furnished by the Collins and Dixon families. Croquet was played in the yard which was illumined for the occasion. A good supply of crystals were presented to the host and hostess who had prepared a bountiful repast for all the guests.  Had we time we could give a more lengthy description of the affair.  In closing we wish them many happy returns of the day and many prosperous years.

Death

NORTHRUP:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], August 7th, Mary [Northrup] wife of John Northrup, aged 25 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, August 1874

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, August 6, 1874

Marriages

PALMER - BENEDICT:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], July 20th, by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mrs. Andrew Palmer, of Scranton, Pa., to Miss Delia Benedict, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].

KITTELL - MARTIN:  At North Bay, Oneida Co. [NY], July 19th, by Rev. J.E. Whitney, Mr. A.J. Kittell of Oneida [Madison Co. NY], formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Olive Martin of the former place.

Eloped:  The "tender passion" has struck a youthful couple in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], and on Saturday evening, being unable longer to withstand the allurements of Hymen, the young gentleman, Tiffany by name, induced his adored, a Miss Spencer, to hie with him to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], where "the twain were made of one flesh."  Both parties are in their "teens," and the parents on both sides were opposed to the match. But, now that the knot is tied, the only way for all parties is to make the best of it, and "all's well that ends well."

Silver Wedding:  A correspondent of the Montrose (Pa.) Republican gives the following brief sketch of a pleasant reunion which took place on the 4th of July, at New Milford [PA], and which was participated in by parties form this village:  "In 1849, Mr. J.H. Bartle and Miss Elmira Deforest celebrated the Fourth by setting sail on the sea of matrimony, and after twenty-five years of pleasant sailing they at length anchored in our pleasant village of New Milford, where on Saturday last, they celebrated their "silver wedding."  Mrs. Bartle is a sister to Mrs. S.Z. Hammond and Mrs. John Bailey, of Norwich, N.Y., who with their husbands and families, and Mr. Merchant, Mr. Will Eaton, and Miss Libbie Lee (also of Norwich) together with a number of New Milford friends were present on the interesting occasion.  Presents to the value of over $100 were presented with congratulations to the happy couple.  A bountiful repast was served and commented on, and all went away wishing such occasions would come oftener."

Deaths

BYLES:  In Leavenworth, Kan., July 30th, Frederick Byington, only child of Charles J. and the late Laura M. Byles, aged 5 years.

The Utica [Oneida Co. NY] papers announce the death of John Cooley, Sr. of that city, which took place on Saturday of last week.  He was born in Ireland, in 1800 and served an apprenticeship as a printer, in his native country.  After working as a journeyman in his native city and in England, for several years, he came to America, and for a long time he has worked at the case in the Utica offices.  He was respected by all who knew him, ad loved by his associates.  "The types were his friends," and he loved "the art preservative of arts."  He had been employed for sixty-one years at the case, and was probably one of the oldest printers in the country.  "Peace to his ashes."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, August 6, 1874

Deaths

ALDRICH: in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], on the 30th ult. after an illness of one week of cholera morbus, Mrs. Mary Aldrich, relict of Alvah P. Aldrich, aged 59 years 7 months.

BANCROFT:  In Holmesville, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], July 16th, of consumption, Mrs. H. Bancroft, wife of Deacon Harvey Bancroft.

Mrs. Bancroft was connected from her youth with the Baptist church, first at So. New Berlin, then at Hamilton, and again at South New Berlin.  While in Hamilton she was connected for some years with the boarding hall of Madison University, as matron. She will long be remembered by many of the students for her kindness to them during sickness.  But her own health failing, she returned to her native place, where for the past three years she has been calmly waiting the Master's call to come home.  During her long, lingering illness, her faith in Jesus Christ was unshaken.  Her end was peace.

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Hon. James Barnett died at his residence in Oneida [Madison Co. NY] on Thursday evening the 23d ult.  He was stricken with apoplexy but a few day's previous to his death and so rapid was the effect of the shock, that he was in a few hours reduced to insensibility and from that time he gradually but surely faded away.

Mr. Barnett was the last surviving brother of Ezra B. Barnett Esq, postmaster of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  He was a native of Vermont, having been born in Orange County in that State May 18, 1810.  For nearly a century his ancestry had been known as residents of New Hampshire, being among the one hundred families who emigrated from the north of Ireland to that State in 1719 mentioned in the history of the times as an "industrious and thrifty people," mostly of the Presbyterian faith.  In 1799 Mr. Barnett's father removed from New Hampshire to Vermont, and afterward, in 1817, came westward to Madison County, settling in the town of Georgetown, where he resided until his death.  James occupied himself as clerk, afterwards as Merchant, carrying on business at Fayetteville until 1838, where for years he was a successful merchant, and in possession of the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.

Of his political and social life, the Dispatch justly ways:

"Nor was it alone in connection with his mercantile pursuits that he stood high in the public estimation.  His sound judgment, strict integrity and faithfulness were soon recognized by his townsmen as eminently qualifying him for positions of official trust.  He was several times chosen supervisor of Smithfield, was elected Member of Assembly from the Second District in 1859, and in 1860 chosen Justice of the Peace.  Mr. Barnett's early political education and training was in keeping with the principles of the Democratic party of that time, his first vote, in 1831, having been cast for Enos T. Throop, for Governor of the State, and one year later for Andrew Jackosn, for President.  However, upon the formation of the Liberty, or Anti-Slavery party, he became impressed with the correctness of the principles and purposes involved, and early gave it his adhesion and influence.  Of this party he was an active and leading member of the county, until the organization of the Republican party, which he espoused not because of change in principals, but through the belief that the principals of human freedom he cherished, could therein be subserved.  In 1865 he was elected to the State Senate by the Republican Union party, to represent the Twenty-third Senatorial district, then composed of Madison, Chenango and Cortland counties.  In this important position he served with great credit and honor, both to himself and his constituents, discharging his duties "with a fidelity and wisdom which caused him to be highly respected," none ever distrusting him for a lack of integrity or faithfulness.

Subsequent to this term, and in the spring of 1868, Ex-Senator Barnett removed to Oneida.  Of his life among us as a businessman, as a citizen, and above all as a Christian, it is our privilege to speak of the deceased as one alike eminently worthy of respect and emulation.  Unfortunately, his business enterprises had not proven as successful in all respects as in former years, misfortune and affliction, nevertheless, had but served to render more marked the integrity and faith upon which he was firmly grounded.  Soon after coming to Oneida, Mr. Barnett united with the Presbyterian church, becoming thenceforward an earnest and zealous member.  As previous to his residence here, he had for a great number of years been deeply interested in Sabbath School instruction, so with us he has been devoted to the work. A large class of young ladies will miss the wise and kindly benedictions of one who was seldom absent from his place, sought to magnify the faith so sustaining to himself, and which, in its fullness and beauty, he was feign to impress in turn upon their hearts.

The funeral services were attended on Saturday morning, at the late residence of the deceased.  Rev. Samuel Jessup paid fitting testimony to the character and services of the departed, earnestly and eloquently pointing the lesson of Christian faith and integrity exemplified in the life just completed."

Mr. Barnett was well known to very many of the citizens of this village and county and all will concur with the justness of the remarks of the Dispatch.  He was eminently an upright, honorable man, exemplifying in his daily walk and conversation those Christian virtues which he so ardently professed and cherished.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 6, 1874

Death

In Waukerslia, Wis., June 28th, Mr. Frederick Burgher, father of William Burgher, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, August 8, 1874

Deaths

A little son of William Conkey, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], who was recently thrown from a wagon, died form his injuries July 27th.

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Alvah Ogden died last Friday at his home at Root's Corners and his funeral was attended Monday.

News Item

Guilford, August 5th, 1874:  Editor Republican:  On Thursday night last the school children here went from the school room to the hillside cemetery, and decked with beautiful flowers the resting places of two - May Spencer and Carrie Carrier - who only one short year ago were among the brightest and fairest of their group.  Children's hands did the deed and children's tender, loving hearts sent out sweet memories of those who had crossed the river so young. Twas a beautiful scene, and one that no time nor place can ever efface from their life book.  Hushed were their gleeful voices as they bent above those little mounds and dimmed their sunny eyes.  Just before sunset they left that hallowed spot and though their work had been so sad, yet they were happier and better for the deed their hands had wrought.