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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 8, 1874

Marriages

BRYANT - CRUM:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Bath, Steuben Co. [NY], Sept. 29th, Dr. Joseph Bryant of New York, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Annette? A. Crum, all of the former place.

SHEPHERD -JAQUAY:  In West Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. -?-, by Rev. D. Murey, Mr. Horace Shepherd to Miss Ellen M. Jaquay, both of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

NOYES:  At Steamboat Hook, Iowa, Sept. 27th, Mr. William Noyes formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 50 years, brother of Daniel and Thomas Noyes, of this place.

DUNNING:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 2d, Ellen [Dunning], wife of John Dunning aged 64 years.  Deceased was in feeble health for several years, and being assured that she must die, she gave parting advice to her children and bade goodbye to her friends around and trusting in the promises of her Savior, calmly and peacefully passed away.  'Our mother, how we miss her."

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The funeral of Edward Childs, who was killed on Tuesday of last week at the collision on the D.L.&W. Railroad, took place on Thursday afternoon last, the services being held at the residence of Mrs. B. Harris, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Rev. D.E. Loveridge officiating.  There was a large attendance of Knights Templar and Odd Fellows, of which organizations the deceased was an esteemed member, and of citizens generally, and the services were very impressive.

The remains of the boy Hickey, who was killed at the same time, were also buried on Thursday afternoon.

Orange W. Emmons, who was riding in the cab of the engine, and who was severely bruised and burned was removed from the residence of Mr. Rhodes, near the scene of the accident, to his home in this village, on Wednesday of last week.  Although his injuries are severe, hopes are entertained of his recovery.

Mrs. Faulkner, of Fish Creek, who left the Midland at this station, and took the valley road, fearing to cross Lyon Brook bridge, and who was badly injured, is still at the Chenango House in this village and recovering.

So far as we can learn, all others who were more or less injured by the collision are doing well.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 8, 1874

Deaths

DRAPER:  In Granby, Oswego County [NY], Sept. 25th, 1874, after an illness of five weeks, Mrs. Mary L. Draper, wife of John D. Draper, and daughter of Ambrose and Lucretia Thomson, formerly of Plymouth, Chenango County [NY], aged 20 years and 6 months.

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Died:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Tuesday the 6th inst., after a lingering illness, Mrs. Hannah [Brown], widow of the late Eleazer Brown, aged 74 years.

Mrs. Brown was really a pioneer in our midst, for she was born in this town, just across the river and but a short distance from the house in which she died.  Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Hascal Ransford, Sr., who it will be remembered were the first couple married in this town.  Mr. and Mrs. Brown lived here during their entire married lives, enjoying the respect and confidence of the entire community.  Since her husband's death, Mrs. B. has resided with her son-in-law, Hon. Russell A Young, upon the old homestead and during her long sickness has received from him and his family unremitting kindness and attention.  But she has passed away, gone to join the companion of her youth and the children that have gone before.  She leaves a memory cherished by all that knew her, and her Christian virtues and we believe she is now in the possession of the reward of the just.

Her funeral will take place today at 2 o'clock P.M., from the residence of Mr. Young.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 7, 1874

Death

The death of Fitch Ford, Esq., of this village [Franklin, Delaware Co. NY], was very sudden, on Friday night last.  He took tea with the family after which he laid down on the settee and went to sleep.  After some time, he awoke and went to his bedroom, undressed himself and retired.  He made no noise whatever, with the exception of coughing once or twice, which his daughter, Mrs. Edward Abell, heard.  Just before Mrs. Abell was to retire, she went to his room and spoke to him twice, and receiving no answer, touched him, when it was discovered he was dead.  What caused his death is not known but is supposed to be a second stroke of paralysis, the first one of which he had some years since.  Franklin Register

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 8, 1874

Marriage

In German [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 8th, by Rev. J.K. Desarest, Mr. Joseph Gilliland to Miss Eliza? E. [McKee] daughter of Joseph McKee, Esq., both of German.

Deaths

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Miss Nellie [Fitch], daughter of Mason Fitch, aged 19 years 7 months.

In Nineveh, Broom Co. [NY], at the residence of her son James W. Oliver, Mrs. Catherine Oliver, aged 59 years, mother of Thos E. Oliver, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of J.C. Philley, Sept. 23d, Ann [Utter] widow of Samuel? Utter, late of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].  Her disease was consumption.  Slowly she wasted away and was ready to depart and be with Christ.  Only waiting for the call to bear her over the river of death, there to meet with loved ones on the other shore.

I have seen those most loving and lovely / Pass over the death river's tide, / And today by day fully do I see them, / Rejoicing on the opposite side.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 10, 1874

Verdict of the Coroner's Jury

The following is the Verdict of the Jury summoned by Coroner Hand to inquire as to the cause and circumstances of the death of Mr. Edward Childs and James Hickey who were killed and burned at the time of the collision on the D.L.&W. Railroad, near Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], last week:

"At an inquest indented and taken this 29th, 30th and 1st and 2d day of September and October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seventy four, for the People of the State of New York, in the village of Norwich in said County [Chenango Co. NY], before S.M. Hand, one of the Coroners of said County on view of the body of Edward Childs then and there lying dead upon the oath of Delos Fowlston, John W. Redington, Jedediah R. Wheeler, Jr., Chas. Cox, Ira Spaulding, Michael Conway, Henry L. Morse, James W. Thompson, Wm. G. Mandeville and Levi P. Webster, good and lawful men of said County, who being sworn and charged to enquire how and after what manner said Edward Childs came to his death, do say, upon oath aforesaid, that Edward Childs while in the discharge of his duties as Postmaster or Mail Agent with an express Train of Railroad Cars which was moving south on the Del., Lack. & Western R. Road, on the morning of Sept. 29th, between Norwich and Oxford and when at a place 6-1/2 miles south of Norwich, at a curve of the Rail Road in a deep cut, then and there came to his death by reason of a collision of said Express train of cars with a gravel train of cars which was standing on the track on said curve and within said deep cut in consequence of the inexcusable negligence of Nehemiah A. Smith, who had the charge of said gravel train as Conductor and Engineer to properly attend to the time of his watch, and in consequence of his culpable neglect to obey the order of Rule 22d of the Time Table and printed regulations for the D.L.&W. Railroad which read as follows:  "Trains required to stop between the stations on the Road from any cause must immediately send out signals in both directions to warn approaching trains and the conductor must do so at all times and places having no right to suppose that there are no trains approaching."

And the said Jurors do further say upon their oaths as aforesaid that the evidence in this inquest reveals the fact that said Nehemiah A. Smith has habitually neglected obedience to said Rule 22 since his employment on said Road, and that there has not been that care by the proper officers to require obedience to the rules that is designed to secure the safety of the passengers travelling on said D.L.&W. Railroad.

In witness whereof, as well the said Coroner as the Jurors aforesaid, have to this inquisition set their hands and seals on this 2d day of October 1874."

The coroner issued his warrant for the arrest of Smith, and he was held to bail in the sum of $4000, John Shattuck and Solomon Bundy becoming his bondsmen.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, October 10, 1874

Marriage

Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 7th.  Editor Republican:  Last Wednesday evening being the fifteenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus N. Mills, about 80 of their relatives and friends surprised them with their presence and their presents.  Among the guests present we noticed Mrs. Rufus Utley, Mrs. Homer Smith, Drs. Clark, of Guilford, etc., etc.  Among the presents was a beautiful China tea set, from the bride's father, Rev. Erastus P. Smith. The company dispersed before the end of the memorable anniversary, wishing "many happy returns": of the day. The unanimous expression of those present was that they had a delightful time.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, October 1874

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 1, 1874

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father in South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 23d, by Rev. George Potter, Mr. Rector W. Willoughby, of Amsterdam, N.Y. [Montgomery Co.], to Miss Rosella H. [Stratton], youngest daughter of Albert Stratton, Esq.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 23d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Levi Paddleford, of Fenton [Broome C. NY] to Miss Mira C. [Stanton], daughter of Mr. Cephas Stanton, of this town.

The Congregational Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], was packed full of people on Tuesday evening of last week, to witness the marriage of Hubert W. Frost, Esq., to Miss Cornelia E. Peck, daughter of Philo Peck of this town. The Church was brilliantly lighted, and the floral display was on a grand and magnificent scale, entirely eclipsing anything of the kind ever attempted in our village.  A large and beautifully arranged floral bower, about eight feet high, was standing in front of the altar, beneath which the happy pair stood when united.  This was a magnificent display of choice flowers, and it was so arranged as to give the best effect possible.  This bower contained the large amount of sight bushels of cut flowers and was admired by all present as being perfect in every detail.  Besides the beautiful bower, there were many plants and flowers in other portions of the Church, and the beautiful blending of all, gave the Chruch, in the vicinity of the altar, the appearance of an extensive flower garden.  Everything spoke well for those who devised and perfected these beautiful adornments.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 1, 1874

Marriage

BELLINGER - SMITH:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 20th, by Rev. Frank H. Newton, Mr. Nelson H. Bellinger of North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Jennie A Smith of this town.  

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, October 3, 1874

Marriage

Last Tuesday evening, September 29th, the M.E. Church was packed with an expectant throng to witness the nuptial ceremony over George L. Winsor, Esq., a promising young lawyer of the firm of Sayre & Winsor, and Miss Getie Wetmore, the accomplished daughter of Mr. James K. Wetmore, all of this village [Bainbridge Chenango Co. NY].  The desk was adorned with choice and fragrant flowers, while in the north end of the Church were the words tastily arranged in plain letters, "May peace and prosperity attend them."  At fifteen minutes of seven the tones of the organ, skillfully presided over by Prof. S.N. Copley, pealed forth, and soon the bride, supported on the arm of Elliot Danforth, Esq., the groomsman and the groom in company with Miss Ida Prince, the bridesmaid, entered, and proceeded slowly down the aisle to the altar, where Rea. A.B. Richardson, pastor, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bixby, performed the beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The newly married couple then repaired to the depot to await the arrival of the 7:50 train, which was to bear them to Binghamton, thence to the Thousand Islands, where they will remain about a week.  At the depot was the scene of congratulations, and it seemed as though the entire village availed themselves of this opportunity to grasp the hand and lisp a God speed.

But we would not close this article neglecting to mention the happy union of friends at the home of the bride previous to the ceremony. The immediate relatives and a few chosen friends of the couple assembled, by invitation, to exchange courtesies and discuss the ample variety of contents of a table groaning beneath the weight of delicacies. The presents of the bride were numerous and costly and were a reminder of the high estimation in which she was held by her friends.  As they commence traveling life's eventful journey together, may their pathway be as bright and joyous as the company which assembled on their wedding day to bid the star of fortune illumine their way.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, October 1874

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 1, 1874

Marriages

BENEDICT - ALDRICH:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 24th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Mr. Elmer L. Benedict to Miss Mattie E. Aldrich, all of Plymouth.

BROWN - HERRINGTON:  At the residence of the bride's father in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 15th, by Rev. W. Johnson, Mr Charles Brown, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Clara Herrington.

DYKES - ACKERMAN:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 23d, by Rev. H. Pattengill, Mr. James L. Dykes of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma Ackerman.

McGUIRE - McDONALD:  By the same on the same day, at the residence of Linn B. Kilbourn, Esq., Mr. John McGuire of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Fannie Mcdonald.

JEWELL - WILDER:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 17th, by Eld. P. Fisher, Rev. George C. Jewell, of Parina Centre, N.Y. to Susan E. Wilder, of DeRuyter.

Deaths

THOMPSON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept 28th, Mr. Hiram C. Thompson, aged 41 years.

McMAHAN:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 23d? at nearly the same hour, Frank M. [McMahan] aged 8 years and Fanny D. [McMahan] aged 2 years and 7 months; Sept. 25th, Elizabeth Ann [McMahan] aged 5 years and 9 months; children of John and Bridget McMahan.

WHITE:  I Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 23d, an infant child of C.H. White, aged 9 months.

ATWATER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 22d, Polly [Atwater] wife of Orin Atwater, aged 44 years.

SALEY:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 23d, Arthur Leon [Saley] only child of M.L. and Emma J. Saley, aged 10 months and 23 days.

BURNSIDE:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Sept. 20th, Blanche [Burnside] youngest child of Rev. G.R. Burnside, aged 3 years and 6 months.

JACOBS:  In Lansing, Mower County Minnesota, September 10th, 1874, after a long and painful illness, Polly Ann [Jacobs] wife of Hiram D. Jacobs, aged 53 years.

The subject of this sketch will be remembered by many people of this county, especially in New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] where she had resided for many years.  She was a native of Canada West, where she spent the early part of her life, and she always maintained a feeling of pride for the land of her birth. The deceased was a woman of more than ordinary ability having received in early life advantages which fitted her for the position she always so faithfully filled. A devoted and zealous member of Christ's flock, always ready to labor for the cause of her Master and for the good of those with whom she was associated.  How sweet the remembrances of many words and deeds of kindness best wed upon the writer of these few lines.  They will always be cherished in his memory as those of love such as none but a Christian woman can bestow.  Her bereaved husband has the sympathy of many friends in this sad hour of affliction.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 1, 1874

Marriage

Elopement:  Domestic circles on New State Street were agitated on Tuesday of last week, to learn that the wife of Ralph Widger had "lit out" with about $75 of her husband's hard earnings and had gone to join her fortunes with a young man named Henry Myers, who departed for the West on Monday.  Young Myers had been hanging around Widger's for some time, and we believe, had been driven away from there by Mr. Widger, who suspected that everything was not right. the injured husband deeply feels the situation in which he is placed by his unfaithful wife.  Ox. Times

Death

William Root, of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], the only remaining son of Gen Erastus Root, died suddenly in that village, on the 21st, from a stroke of paralysis.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, September 30, 1874

Deaths

David J. Mitchell a leading lawyer and honored citizen of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], died at Clifton Springs [Ontario Co. NY] on the 22d inst.  Mr. Mitchell will be remembered by many of our readers as the gentleman who delivered the 4th of July oration in this village at the celebration in 1873.  He was formerly a resident of Hamilton, Madison County [NY].

STONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], of consumption, Aug. 12th, Jessie Fremont [Stone] daughter of Joshua B. Stone (deceased) and Ann Stone (now Mrs. Anderson) aged 17 years.

We have often thought that the pure and lovely things of earth were the first to pass away. The pearly dewdrop glistens in the morning sunshine but an hour. The bow that circles the heavens, after a summer shower, vanishes while we are admiring its wondrous beauty. The fairest flowers bloom but a day.  So, Jessie's brief life passed before us in spotless loveliness, and we saw her depart as we would watch the setting of a bright star, or the going out of a clear light, leaving us to mourn in sadness on her transient stay.  She was educated, refined, noble hearted, and a meek follower of Jesus, possessing all the Christian graces, so her life was indeed beautiful.  She gave her heart to God in early childhood and became a member of the Free Baptist Church in this place, at the age of nine years. Her early religious impressions she attributed wholly to the holy influence of her consecrated Christian mother, who she said brought her up so that she did not know as there was any other way only the right way.  May all the dear mothers who read these lines, not only ponder well, but imitate the example here set, so that in after years their children may rise up and call them blessed.  Or if called to part with them early, they may feel as Jessie's mother is now feeling, that it is a sacred boon to know their darling once are angels, safely housed in God's eternal mansion in Heaven.  Jessie's sick room was a sweet spot, friends vied with each other for the choicest flowers to please the eye, and the earliest fruits to tempt the taste, and all that love could invent, or money purchase, was obtained to render her last hours pleasant.  As her strength fled, the love of Jesus, she said, grew more and more precious. The day before she died, she told her pastor it was all she had left.  Her faith was strong and beautiful, spanning so entirely the dark valley of the shadow of death, that she saw only Jesus and her heavenly home in the bright beyond.  It may be truly said of her that death was swallowed up in victory. She had been useful and pure in life, so she was useful and lovely in death.  Loving once brought pale sweet flowers, fit emblems of the dear departed, and willing hands placed them tenderly around the pale angel sleeper.  We said in our hearts, beautiful even in death. The family circle lingered long around the casket that contained their dear one, as though they would forever fix in their hearts the image of her who to them was a very dear.  But they are all Christians and dutiful to their trust will greet her again in glory for we shall know each other there.  May the dear youth -?- she lived, and may her mantle fall on some one of them, is our prayer.  Mrs. C.L.V.

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Shocking Railroad Accident!

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 1, 1874

Another of those terrible railroad accidents which so frequently shock whole communities and cast a gloom over society, occurred on Tuesday forenoon on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, some two miles north of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].  The Utica and Binghamton Express, with two loaded coaches, a smoking and freight, and a postal and express car, left this station for the south nearly on time, the merry passengers, many of them going aboard for the Oxford Fair, little dreaming of the terrible catastrophe before them  Upon reaching what is known as Rhodes' Cut, on the premises of Isaac Sherwood, in the town of Oxford, the Express ran into a gravel or wildcat train the engine of which was facing the north, causing the death of two persons and the wounding and burning of several others. The gravel train was standing in the cut, which is entered by a sharp curve, the workmen all unconscious of harm till the thundering locomotive hove into view, nearly upon them.  The engines came together with a fearful crash and locked themselves with a death grasp, while the passengers were thrown and jostled about in the utmost confusion.  Nehemiah Smith, of Brisbin, familiarly known as "Cap Smith," was in charge of the gravel train, both as engineer and conductor. Conductor C.M. Ferrell was in charge of the Express going south.

The gravel train had been partially loaded in a cut some rods further north and was backed down to complete the loading.  The cause of the accident came from the stoppage of the timepiece of Captain Smith, his watch indicating 10 o'clock and two minutes, when the true time was 11:30 as shown by Conductor Ferrel's watch immediately after the collision.  Thus deceived, the Captain and his men leisurely continued their work, supposing they had ample time to complete their load and back down to Oxford before the express came along.  The colliding engines were completely wrecked, and the postal and express freight, the baggage and smoking cars were set on fire.

The mail agent, Mr. Edward Childs, of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] formerly of this village, was crushed in the crash, and as no earthly power could rescue the body, it was burned to a crisp in the debris.  A boy named Charles Hickey whose parents reside in this village [Norwich, Chenanog Co. NY], who got into the postal car at this station, shared the fate of Mr. Childs, by being burned to ashes.

Charles Lewis, the Engineer with difficulty made his escape with a collar bone broken.  He was taken to the St. James hotel, at Oxford, and medical and all other needed assistance promptly rendered. The fireman barely had time to save himself by jumping from the train.

Orange Emmons, of this village, who has been somewhat extensively engaged in railroading, took passage upon the engine for Oxford, and was very badly burned about the hips and loins, and lower extremities, by being crowded against the door of the furnace.  He received, it is feared, internal injuries, and his condition is considered precarious indeed.  It was some time before he could be extricated and while in his perilous condition, he exhibited much courage and fortitude of mind.  He was taken to the residence of Mr. Rhodes, and every possible assistance rendered.

Captain Palmer, also of this village, who was in the drawing room car, was bruised in the face, but not severely, and an aged lady, Mrs. Wm. Faulkner, from Fish Creek, in the same car, was quite severely injured.  Mrs. Faulkner, in company with her daughter, was brought to the Chenango House, and medical assistance called. She will doubtless recover.  Several other persons were injured, some quite seriously, but none dangerously.  John McGowen, of this village was considerably bruised about the face and shoulders, and a young man named Frank Eggleston also of this town, received a severe cut in the forehead.  A  man named Rice, of Hamilton, was injured in the knee, but not seriously.

A fire engine at length came from Oxford, and extinguished the flames, not however till nearly all the combustible material had been well-nigh consumed. The mail bags were all burned, and most of the express freight, comprising a quantity of butter, destroyed.  The expressman's safe was pulled from the burning car, but the money and valuables therein contained were more or less scorched and damaged.

Upon reaching the scene, there was presented a sight which beggars description. The banks were lined with hundreds of people from Norwich, Oxford and vicinity, all anxious to render every assistance, but they were powerless to save, for the work of destruction and death had been accomplished.

The Oxford physicians were promptly at the scene, and one or two from this village, and all were active in rendering every possible medical and surgical aid.

Mr. Childs was well and favorably known in this County, for many years his home, and in this portion of the State where he had a host of friends.  He was at one time Sheriff of this County and served the people faithfully.  His shocking death creates a profound sensation in this community, and all unite in extending their deep sympathy to the sorely bereaved widow and the family of his only son, who resides in Norwich.  The Hickey family have the sympathy of the community, as have all in any way injured by the sad calamity.  An inquest is being held when all the fact of the case will be elicited, and the blame, if any, we trust placed where it properly belongs.

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

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 24, 1874

Marriages

The Congregational Church, on Tuesday evening, Sept. 22d, by Rev. George Porter, Hubert W. Frost, Esq., to Miss Cornelia E. [Peck] eldest daughter of Mr. Philo Peck, all of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

At Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 15th, by Rev. W. Gates, Mr. Charles M. Mack to Miss Caroline E. Ticknor, all of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 16th, Mr. Cyrus Smith aged 53 years and 6 months.

At the residence of his son-in-law, Sherman Page in Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 17th, Mr. Z.D. Butts, aged 76 years.

In Knoxville, Pa., Sept. 19th, James Sherman [Sigston], infant son of Rev. W.H. Sigston, aged 8 months and 28 days.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, September 26, 1874

Death

BENTON:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on Saturday, Sept. 19th, 1874, of brain fever, John Winship [Benton], youngest son of J. Nevine and Christine Benton, aged 2 years 7 months and 18 days.  "A father's pride and mother's joy" has thus suddenly been transplanted to that happy land where sorrow is unknown.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, September 26, 1874

Marriages

PATTENGILL - CANDEE:  At Holland Patent, on the 16th ult. by Rev. J.B. Pattengill, Wm. H. Pattengill to Miss Nellie Candee.

SNYDER - HOLCOMB:  At the parsonage, Coventryville, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], on the 22d inst. by Rev. George D. Horton, Mr. William A. Snyder, of Seneca Co. Ohio to Miss Maria L. Holcomb, of Coventry.

NOLTON - PATTENGILL:  At Holland Patent [Oneida Co. NY], on the 16th inst. by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Charles F. Nolton to Miss Mary Pattengill, daughter of the officiating clergyman.

Deaths

LAWTON:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], on the 2d inst. Mrs. Nellie Bailey [Lawton], wife of George Lawton, aged 28 years.

KELLOGG:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], on the 13th inst., Orville Kellogg, aged 24 years.

In the death of our esteemed fellow townsman, Mr. William L. Partridge, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] loses a valuable citizen.  He was ever to be found on the side of virtue, temperance and morality, and the village can illy afford to lose such a man.  His untimely demise is universally deplored.  His funeral took place on Sunday morning last from his late residence, and notwithstanding the inclement weather, was largely attended by our citizens generally and the civic societies of the village.  The body was interred in the cemetery at Bennettsville with Masonic honors.  Requiescat in pace.

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Died, in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] on the afternoon of September 16th, 1874, Cyrus Smith, aged 53 years.  

The deceased was the eighth child, and sixth son, of the late Clark Smith, one of the early settlers of Coventry.  Cyrus was born on the farm where his father long lived, and he spent his whole life upon the old homestead, or within a few rods of it.  Thus, he was in the strictest sense a native and citizen of that town.

Words seem inadequate to describe such a man as he was.  He could be appreciated by those who knew him, but we cannot delineate his character.  As a man he was of the noblest and purest type, strictly upright and conscientious in all his dealings.  As a friend and neighbor, he was generous and faithful, careful not to offend, and ever ready to forgive, a peacemaker and conciliator among his associates.  As a companion he was genial and happy, always having a kind, cheery word for those he met.  As a brother, son, husband and father, he was most tender and affectionate.  As a Christian he was sincere and earnest, his piety showing itself in everyday life.  He had from youth been a member of the second Congregational Church of Coventry, and no one who knew him ever doubted the purity and sincerity of his piety.  But he was so retiring and unassuming in his manner that he never made a show of his religion nor intruded his views on any subject upon others.  On account of this peculiarity in him the community in which he lived was doubtless not conscious of his full worth and influence.  He was like some of those great blessings which we often enjoy but do not fully realize their value until they have gone from us.  Such was he.

His death has made a great void in the circle where he moved, and his loss will be long and sorely felt.  the day of his burial was a sad one for the community.  Although the day was stormy, yet  a large concourse of people assembled to testify of their loss.  His pastor spoke tender, comforting words, yet also words of sorrow and sadness, which showed that deep in his heart he felt that he had lost a strong friend and supporter.

Devout men carried him to his burial place in the beautiful cemetery on the hilltop.

Ten years before he was one of six sons who lowered the body of their honored father into his tomb, in this same beautiful spot.  Now the four remaining brothers lowered his remains to their last resting place.  It was a beautiful and touching scene, to witness those brothers, whose heads are well sprinkled with silver, preform this last office of affection to the companion of their childhood.  But they can do no more for him; he has gone.  And as the clods have covered his coffin many feel that they will miss him.  All feel that a good man has gone to his grave, and to his reward.  The Church of which he was so long a member will miss him; the neighborhood in which he lived will miss him; the large circle of relatives in which he was a ray of sunshine, will miss the cheery voice; his aged mother has received yet another sorrow to her heart, and misses another from her treasures upon earth. The house will feel that its great light has gone out.

But while he is missed so much here, the throng of the redeemed has gained one more of its number.  Another soul is at rest.  That mother can feel that another has been called to meet her on the evergreen shore, and the widow and the fatherless may trust the God who "doeth all things well."

"Bury the dead and weep / In stillness o'er the loss; / Bury the dead; in Christ they sleep, / Who bore on earth his cross."

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.