Bainbridge Central Class of 1960 - Final

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1960

"Echo" 1960

Gwen Lea Stanton

She sparkles - math - easy going

Margaret Alice Thomas

Ponytail - good company

Linda Lee White

Cute - Cheerful

Dinah Marie Wilson

Sports cars - Secretary - Seamstress

Marriages (November 15)

Wheeler - Sackett

February 4, 1900

A quiet home wedding occurred at the M.E. Parsonage in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday when Miss Cora A. Sackett, eldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C.H. Sackett, and Mr. George S. Wheeler of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage.  The guests included only the immediate families of the bride and groom.  The bride was becomingly attired in a handsome traveling suit.  Miss Viola Sackett played the "Wedding March" and surrounded by those who were nearest and dearest to them, the happy couple took the sacred vow that united their lives until death shall break the holy bond.  The ceremony was performed by the bride's father.  Among the beautiful and valuable gifts there were some elegant silver and china ware, fine table linen and a check for fifty dollars from the parents of the groom.  After partaking of the wedding supper, Mr. and Mrs. wheeler drove to Afton where they took the westbound train and will spend a short time visiting friends in Binghamton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Kingston. They will begin housekeeping at Mt. Upton within a few weeks.  Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler are well and favorably known here.  Mrs. Wheeler has by her grace of manner and beauty of character won the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends.  Mr. Wheeler has been a resident of this village, having been employed in C.M. Frisbie's drug store for about a year, and has many friends here. He has the character and intellect that are required for a successful business man and a good citizen.

Knapp - Robinson

October 18, 1899

From the Unadilla Times of last Friday we take the following extract from an extended wedding notice of a fashionable wedding in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Wednesday evening, October 18th:

On Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Unadilla, occurred essentially one of the most fashionable weddings ever witnessed in this place, in the marriage of Miss Mary Catharine Robinson of Unadilla, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Robinson with Mr. Walter S. Knapp, the only son of C.A. Knapp of Sioux City, Iowa.  St. Matthew's church was artistically and beautifully adorned with flowers and psalms, and the edifice was filled with guests.  When the organist, Mrs. A.S. Barnes, of Oneonta, ceased playing a quiet little prelude, and the strains of the wedding march swelled through the church the large audience knew the bridal party had arrived. The movement down the center aisle, of the impressive group was watched with admiration.  Mr. Wm. M. Armstrong, of St. louis, and Mr. George Lewis of Binghamton, two of the ushers, advanced. The maid of honor, Mrs. Mary L. Follett, of Sioux City, with stately grace, preceded the four bridesmaids, Miss Nellie S. Myrick, of Binghamton; Miss Anna Eliza Mulford, of Unadilla; Miss Leila Marsalis, of New York city and Miss Ada Lilla Arms, of Binghamton.  The other ushers, Mr. Chas. E. Crothamel, of Scranton and Mr. C. Taylor Leatherbury, of New York, were followed by the bride, leaning on her father's arm.  The bride was gowned in white satin, en train, trimmed with real lace and chiffon. She carried no flowers but held a prayer book. The five pretty young ladies wore gowns, quaint and almost colonial in design, identical in every detail.  The material was pink organdie, the trains being of generous length.  Pink bows graced their hair and in their hands, gloved in pink, each carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, tied with white Ribbons.  The entire Episcopal service was used by the rector of the church, Rev. Dr. Parke. The benediction was pronounced as the happy pair knelt on a white satin pillow, also made from the same material as the wedding gown.

At the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson a reception followed, about 75 guests being entertained from 9:30 until 12 o'clock. The parlors and dining room were fragrant with flowers, the color scheme of the wedding, pink and white, being observed.  The occasion was one of rare pleasure. The guests enjoyed immensely the inspection of the great number of costly, beautiful and useful gifts. The gift of the groom to his bride was a star brooch set with diamonds, a most beautiful conceit. The bride's father presented her with a check for $500 and the groom was similarly remembered by his father. Each guest at the reception was given a tiny square of wedding cake neatly encased in a white box with the initials K-R delicately wrought in silver on the top.  Mr. and Mrs. Knapp left the same evening for Sioux City. The bride was one of Unadilla's most popular young ladies. The groom is a stockholder and actively connected with the wholesale hardware establishment of The Knapp & Spencer Co., of which his father is the head, and which is one of the strongest business concerns in the West.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

POST - HEMINGWAY:  In Poughkeepsie [Dutchess Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. S.H. Synnott, Mr. George W. Post, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary A. Hemingway, of Poughkeepsie.

ANDERSON - STONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 22, by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Lewis B. Anderson, to Mrs. Anna Stone, all of Oxford.

SALISBURY - WATROUS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Henry W. Salisbury, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emeroy Watrous, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

WEBB - HACKETT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Wm. E. Webb to Miss Sarah J. Hackett, all of Greene.

BRAISTED - ISBELL:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. J.C. Nightingale, Mr. Wm. C. Braisted, of New York City, to Miss Laura E. Isbell, of Smithville.

SHILLETO - PITTSLY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. John Shilleto, to Miss Flora Pittsly, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]

KIRBY - CUDWORTH:  In Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], Feb. 1st, by Rev. A. Wilkins, Mr. Wm. D. Kirby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to  Miss Hattie J. Cudworth, of Cortland.

PORTER - WHITE:  In Homer [Cortland Co., NY], Jan. 27th, by Rev. Dr. Holbrook, Mr. Erustus D. Porter, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. White of Homer.

Obituaries (November 14)

Franklin B. Hovey

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

We learn that Franklin B. Hovey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], who was shot by a drunken soldier, while riding through the streets of Richmond, Va., in company with two gentlemen, on the 23d ult., died from the wound, after living nearly five days.  His remains were brought home by his father, William Hovey, for interment. The deceased was an estimable young man, about 18 years of age.

Dr. Miles Goodyear

Chenango Union, March 9, 1870

Dr. Miles Goodyear died at his residence in Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], on the 1st inst., after a brief illness, at the advanced age of 76 years.  Dr. Goodyear was identified with the history of Cortland from its infancy, having indefatigably labored through youth, manhood and old age, in the practice of the profession in which he had devoted his life. A kind-hearted, genial, Christian gentleman, his honest face, always beaming with good humor, ever welcome to the homes of all, the worthy Doctor will be missed by those among whom he has moved for so many years; while the announcement of his death will cause a pang of sorrow in the hearts of all who knew him, and call forth a blessing upon the memory of the good old man who has gone to his rest.

Edmund Farrell

November 1912

Edmund Farrell of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY[ while engaged in work for Edward L. Stratton, was attacked with cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday morning, which resulted in his death the following morning.  Mr. Farrell had gone to Mr. Stratton's Tuesday and was engaged in milking when he complained of a severe pain and suddenly fell over on to the stable floor.  Dr. B.A. Hall was summoned and he was taken to the Farrell home, but the unfortunate man was beyond human aid and remained unconscious till Wednesday morning when death ensued. The deceased has been a resident of South Oxford for the past 25 years, coming from New York to reside with his uncle, Bernard, John and Peter Farrell.  He was a son of the late Richard Farrell, at one time a prominent produce dealer in that city.  He was a well educated man and made friends with all with whom he came in contact.  He was born in New York city in 1861, and is survived by one brother and three sisters, all of that city. William Farrell came to Oxford yesterday morning and returned to New York city with his brother's remains in the evening.  The funeral will be held in that city.

Jessie (Stone) Jacobs

1875 - 1912

At her home in South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Jesse Jacobs passed out of life early Saturday morning.  She had been ill for several months and death came to her quietly, like a benediction appropriately given after many years of happy service in the world.  Mrs. Jacobs was Jessie Stone, the daughter of Charles M. and Ada Smith Stone, and she was born in the eastern part of the town August 4, 1875.  On September 8, 1897, she was united in marriage with Jesse Jacobs, the present town supervisor, and since then her residence has been at South Oxford, where she was held in high esteem by every one and had hosts of friends, who deeply sympathize with the family. For 20 years she was a consistent member of the Baptist church in this village.  Expressions that are commonly used in paying tribute to the departed have no meaning in describing the worth of Mrs. Jacobs, whose epitaph is engrossed today with indelible words of love on the heart of every one who came frequently in contact with her.  Her nature was gentle, kind and generous, and her life was an inspiration to all within its beautiful influence and an example that may well be emulated.  Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday morning at 11 o'clock by the Rev. R.A. Gates. So amid lovely flowers and with a peaceful smile upon her face, the beloved one was laid to rest in the plot at Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY]. Mrs. Jacobs is survived by her husband, her parents, one brother and sister, C. Linn Stone and Mrs. Irving McNitt.

Obituaries (November 13)

Anson Burlingame

Chenango Union,  March 2, 1870

A dispatch from St. Petersburg tells of the death of Hon. Anson Burlingame, in that city, on Tuesday of last week, after an illness of four days.  His disease was congestion of the lungs.  Mr. Burlingame was born in New Berlin, Chenango County, in 1822, but his youth was spent on the western frontiers at one time acting with surveying parties, and at another participating in the making of Indian treaties, far beyond the confines of civilization.  He laid the foundation of his education at the Branch University of Michigan, but, removing to Massachusetts, he entered Harvard University, where he received a degree in 1846.  He studied law and practiced in Boston.  In 1852 he was elected to the State Senate, and in 1853 he was elected to the State Senate, and in 1853 was a member of the Convention for revising the Constitution of Massachusetts.  He was elected a representative from that State in the Thirty-fourth Congress; was re-elected to the Thirty-fifth, serving as a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.  He was also re-elected to the Thirty-sixth Congress, serving on the same committee.  In 1861 he was appointed by President Lincoln Minister to Austria, and subsequently in China, which latter position he resigned in 1867 to accept a diplomatic appointment from China to the European Powers as well as to the United States.  As such Minister his career has given him a world wide reputation.  He had established commercial treaties with the United States Government, with England and France, and was perfecting the same arrangements with the Government of the Russian Empire, when death arrested his brilliant career.  Letter of Condolence were sent by the Emperor and Empress of Russia to Mrs. Burlingame, who was with her husband.

Anson Mead

Chenango Union,March 2, 1870  

Anson Mead, a life-long and respected citizen of this County [Chenango Co., NY], died on Thursday last at his residence in North Norwich, after an illness of a few weeks.  Deceased was the fourth son of the late Gen. Thompson Mead, and was born scarcely a mile from the spot where he passed his youth, manhood and age.  Mr. Mead was quiet and unobtrusive in his manners, respectful to the judgments of others, yet always entertaining decided views and opinions of his own.  Possessed of a kind heart, with charity for all, he led an exemplary Christian life, and his death creates a vacancy in the community and in the church to which he belonged, not easily filled. The home circle especially will feel the full force of the shock, for there his excellent qualities shown brightest--there will grief deepest settle down.  Mr. Mead was twice married and leaves a wife in second widowhood.  He also leaves a son and two daughters, well married and settled in life.  His age was about 65 years.  Of the large family of children reared by Gen. Mead, but two remain, Allen Mead and the wife of Hon. John F. Hubbard Sr., both of this village.

Harriet (Bradley) Bassett

Norwich Sun, January 22, 1929

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  The community was saddened to hear on Sunday morning, January 20, of the death, after an illness of about ten days with pleural pneumonia, of Harriet Bradley Bassett, one of the best loved and respected young women of the town.  Mrs. Bassett was born in Smyrna January 21, 1887, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Bradley, and her entire life had been passed here.  Her education was received in the Smyrna Union school.  She was married to Clarence Bassett July 4, 1904, who survives her, with four children, Lyman, Edward, Gertrude and Louise, her aged father, two brothers, Frank Bradley of New Berlin and Willard of New York and two sisters, Miss Edith Bradley and Mrs. Ivan Close of Smyrna also survive. The heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of sorrowing friends goes out to them in their great bereavement. A devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend has gone to her eternal reward.  funeral services will be held from the home on Wednesday, January 23, at 2 o'clock, officiating, with burial made in the Wilcox cemetery.

Martha V. (Northrup) Christian

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 25, 1940

Martha V. Christian passed away at the home of Leland Christian, April 19, 1940.  Born at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], March 31, 1860, she was the daughter of John C. Northrup a d Sarah E. Foster.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating. Twenty members of the Rebekah Lodge of Sidney attended in a body. The pall bearers were:  Harry Mills, North Afton; Clayton Bennett, Maurice Christian and Fred Alfred, of Oneonta. Burial will be at North Afton in the Spring.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 2, 1870

CARTER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, E. Jane, [Carter] wife of A. Lyman Carter, aged 35 years.

SMITH:  At Grass Lake, Mich., Feb. 27th, Mr. Lloyd T. Smith, formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 63 years, (brother of James H. Smith, Esq. of this village).  The remains will be brought to North Norwich for interment.

CARRUTH:  In Oneida, Feb. 23d, Mary [Carruth] widow of the late Cortland Carruth, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 35 years.

BURROWS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 22d, Mr. Nathan Burrows, aged 74 years and 5 months.

CLARK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21st, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, aged 68 years.

HOLCOMB:  In New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 17th, Mr. Horace Holcomb, aged 73 years.

WILLIAMS:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, Mr. Daniel Williams, aged 65 years.

GRANT:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 19th, Kirk [Grant], youngest son of Austin and Elizabeth Grant, aged 3 years and 6 months.

Obituaries (November 12)

Phoebe (Skinner) Hunt

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, July 19, 1902

Mrs. Randall Hunt, whose maiden name was Phoebe Skinner, was found dead by her husband Tuesday morning.  thinking she was resting and not caring to awaken her he kept to bed later than usual, when upon arising he found her cold in death.  It is thought that she died in the early part of the night.  She had been in feeble health for several years but was unusually well upon retiring.  Her death was caused from a weak heart which released her without a struggle.  Had she lived another day she would have reached her 77th birthday. She was universally loved and esteemed by a large circle of friends and neighbors. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Stanley Bagg and Perry Hunt of this place and George Hunt of King Settlement. The funeral will be held Thursday from the M.E. church where she had for many years been a loved member.

Clara S. Brown

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, July 19, 1902

At her home on the King Settlement road in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning, July 16, 1902, after less than a week's serious illness, occurred the death of Clara S. Brown, aged 36 years.  Deceased was unmarried and resided with her father, Marquis D. Brown, who survives, together with three sisters, Mrs. E.R. Weed and Miss Lydia M. Brown of Norwich, and Mrs. C.M. Durfee of Waterville; two brothers, George A. Brown of Florence, Arizona and Edward D. Brown of this village. There are also a number of cousins.  Her mother, Mrs. Betsey Brown, died about 18 years ago.  Clara S. Brown was born in the town of Norwich, September 20, 1865.  She grew to womanhood here, attending the village schools and was graduated from the academy. Afterwards she engaged in teaching and has taught continuously for the past 15 years in the primary department of the former Mitchell street school and later in the Ward school on Rexford street. She was respected by a large circle of friends and beloved by her scholars. During the pastorate of Rev. I.T. Walker she joined the Methodist church and was always a faithful adherent of her religious vows.  Her funeral will be held from the family home on Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. Dr. Samuel Moore of Binghamton, officiating. Burial in the Buell cemetery at King Settlement.

Jesse A. Mathewson

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

MATHEWSON:  Suddenly, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday morning, Feb. 23d, Mr. Jesse A. Mathewson, aged 54 years.

Our citizens were startled about noon on Tuesday by the announcement of the sudden death of Mr. Jesse A. Mathewson, a respected citizen who resided on South Main Street. Mr. Mathewson has enjoyed general good health, but spoke of feeling somewhat unwell on the morning of his death.  He however harnessed his horse and carried his wife to the Free Will Baptist church, which was dedicated yesterday, but told her that he would go home and not attend the service, as he was suffering from a severe pain in his breast. A few minutes later a friend of the family, Mr. Pendleton, drove to Mr. Mathewson's barn for the purpose of putting out his horse while he attended the services at the church. What was his horror to find Mr. M. upon the barn floor, by the side of his cutter, partly resting upon one knee, and his face on the floor.  Mr. Pendleton immediately turned him over and threw snow in his face, thinking that perhaps he might have fainted.  As he did so the eyes opened, and a few gasps for breath told that life was not yet extinct. Assistance was instantly called, and a physician summoned, but long before he arrived Mr. Mathewson was dead. We understand that the physician gave it as his opinion that he died of heart disease.  Mr. Mathewson was one of our most esteemed and beloved citizens.  Always kind and pleasant, his genial presence was welcome alike among old and young; and his generous acts of benevolence endeared him to those who were recipients of his charity, which was not grudgingly distributed.  He had taken an active part in procuring the erection of a church edifice for the Free Will Baptist Society, of this place, although not himself a member.  In his death the Society has lost one of the most zealous supporters. A good man has gone to his rest, whose death will be long and sincerely mourned by all who knew him.  His age was fifty-four years.  He leave a wife, but no children.

Stiles M. Hodge

Chenango Union, March 2, 1870

HODGE:  In Venango Co. Pa., on the morning of January 25th, Mr. Stiles M. Hodge, aged 59 years.  The deceased was a native of Coventry, Chenango County and was well known to many of the older inhabitants of this section.  For a number of years he had been a citizen of Venango Co., Pa. where he became widely known for those manly qualities and honorable principles which ever characterized his life.  In the social and business circles of his acquaintance, he was noted for the geniality of his disposition, the liberality of his hand, and the benevolence of his heart.  The removal of his remains from this place of residence to his native town, was marked by the most expressive manifestations of sincere regard and heartfelt sorrow upon the part of his friends and acquaintances.

Death Notices

 Chenango Union, March 2, 1870

HOUSE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] , Feb. 15th, Lawrence House, aged 5 years.

WYCOFF:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 28th, Clarissa [Wycoff], daughter of Emily Wycoff, aged 11 years and 3 months.

MEAD:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 25th, Mr. Anson Mead, aged 64 years.

THOMPSON: In North Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, Mr. Schuyler G Thompson, aged 26 years.

RANDALL:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 11th, after a short illness, Mr. Rufus Randall, aged 78 years and 4 months.

LOW:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, Mr. John Low, aged 24 years.

Post Listing, November 2-11, 2018

Listing of blog postings from November 2 to 11, 2018

Marriages

Posted November 2, 2018

Mabel Florence Dungay - Ivan Edward Greenleaf (Robinson's Mills / Haynes, 1911)

Henry W. Walsh - Jessie L. Stratton (Hartford CT / New Britain CT, Greene, 1911)

Ruth Parker - Joseph Barton (Coventry, 1911)

Owen B. Hannon - Emily M. Allen (Canton OH / Binghamton, 1911)

Ruth Alice Goble - Louis G. Wyss (Mt. Upton / Sidney, 1945)

Marriage Notices - 1875

     Reed Campbell - Mary Merritt (NYC / Norwich)

     Herrick Crandall / Lucy A. Burchard (Norwich)

     James Wood - Diana Wright (Utica)

     Frank S. Millard - Delia V. Soule (Ansonia CT / Smithville)

Posted November 4, 2018
Marriage Notices - 1869
     Thomas Taylor - Eliza Hinman (Norwich / Greene)
     Mr. M.H. Webster - Mrs. H.K. Dimmick (Poolville / Norwich)
     Charles W. Browning - Julia A. Huntley (Plymouth)
     George W. Huntley - Robie A. Newton (Plymouth)
     Charles V. Daniels - Delora A. Hartwell (Whitney's Point / Butternuts)
     Henry W. Freeman - May Thompson (Plymouth / North Norwich)
     Robert H. Dixon - Lovon E. Tyler (South New Berlin)
     James P. Briggs - Helen L. Thurston (New Berlin / Norwich)
     Charles Macentyre - Laura Cole (West Edmeston)
     George C. Bosworth M.D. - Lucy E. Barnes (Triangle / Greene)
     Henry M. Peckham - Sarah W. Jones (North Norwich)
     Lawrence B. Cleveland - Abbie D. Bartlett (Smyrna)
     Milo Robbins - Ann Palmer (Brookfield / Sherburne)
     Thomas R. Kileen - Sarah A. Haight (Whitestown / New Berlin)
     Milan L. Curtis - Mary Mosher (Greene / Smithville)
     Mr. W.R. Morey - N.P. Wheeler (Oxford)
     Edgar Russell - Theresa c. Parker (Morris / Norwich)
     John C. Stoughton - Ella D. Treadway (Greene / Bainbridge)

Posted November 6, 2018
Marriage Notices - 1870
     James Robinson - Hattie Hicks (Norwich / Cortland)
     Orville L. Field - Mary A. Hall (Norwich)
     Uri Bradley - Cordelia N. Terry (Guilford / Norwich)
     John S. Clarke - Sarah L. Grannis (Norwich / Preston)
     Thomas P. Taylor - Eliza Hinman (Norwich / Greene)
     John A. Gould / Jeanette Smith (Plymouth / Preston)
     William B. Taylor - Nettie Myres (Smithville / Greene)
     George C. Taylor / Ellen A. Myres (Smithville / Greene)
     Alfred White / Ella J. Beadle (Marathon / Smithville)
     Preston B. Peck - Adell Pratt (Afton / Kiliawog)
    Theodore Mungen - Kate Allen (Ohio / Washington DC)
    William B. Pellet - Celia A. Brown (Flint)
     Robert A. Green - Ella F. Ferris (Willet / Fenton)
     William Hall - Emma Banks (German)
     William C. Adams - Louisa Smith (German)

Posted November 6, 2018
Florence VanWagenen - Charles Joel Parker (Oxford / Coventryville)
Marriage notices - 1870
     H. Eugene Bunnell - Mary E. Hull (Guilford)
     Adelbert Whitcomb - Mollie Bryant (Norwich / Sherburne)
     Abraham Cox - Miss M.M. Wheeler (Fremont / Oxford)
     Lewis B Anderson - Anna Stone (Oxford)
     George W. Wolcott - Angie M. Austin (Otselic / DeRuyter)
     James V. Galpin - Alice A. Daniels (McDonough)
     Mr. I.B. Wilbur - Bella Newman (Sherburne / Havana NY)

Posted November 7, 2018
Harold E. Woodward - Ethel Willocx (1912)
Marriage notices - 1863
     Mr. J.H. Latham - Frances L. Rnadall (Norwich)
     John H. Currier - Arvilla L. Sanford (Georgetown)
     Mr. A.Z. Thompson - Mrs. Susan Tyler (South New Berlin)
     Mr. S.H. Follett - L. Frances Conkey (Otego / Norwich)
     Charles H. Rosebrook - Phebe E. Dixon (Sherburne)
     Waren Catlin - Corintha M. Brunson (Hamilton)

Posted November 9, 2018
Jessie Hanson - Tony Lemma (1912)
Flora Granger - Sam Marziali (1912)
Ida May Thompson - Clarence M. Lamphere (1912)
Frank H. Foster - Ida Carhart Gifford (1912)
Marriage Notices - 1870
     Emory S. Reynolds - Eva Graves
     Al Schribner - Lany J. Camp
     Clark Mickle - Sarah C. Dimorier
     Oscar C. Foster - Charlotte Decker
     Frederick Robbins - Louisa A. Nye
     Martin Price - Frances Beach
     Apalos L. Cook - Marion Coss
     J. Talcott Wilber - Ellen Brown
     Henry Sternburg - Abbie A. Brown
     

Obituaries

Posted November 3, 2018

Frank Fosgate (Norwich, 1892)  Train accident

Frank M. Fosgate (Preston, 1912) Train accident

Frank M. Mantel (Kirkville, 1912) Sleigh accident

Sarah E. (Smith) Kendall (St. Paul MN, Greene, 1912)

Death Notices - 1870

     John R. Gleason (Oxford, 55y)

     Russell Willoughby (Oxford, 65y)

     Sarah Miller (South Oxford, 18y)

     Francis Flanaghen (Greene, 2y)

     Lucie E. Skillen (Greene, 9mo)

     Harvey P. Judd (Coventry, 64y)

     Electa Porter (Lawrence KN, Norwich)

     John Tyler (Waukesha WI, South New Berlin)

Posted November 4, 2018
Mrs. LaGrange Davis (Greene, 1912)
Dr. Lewis C. Silvernail (Binghamton, 1912)
Minerva Hamilton (Oxford, 1912)
James Rowner (Milford, 1912)  Fire
Harmon Rowner (Milford, 1912) Fire
Death Notices - 1870
     Joab Burlingame (Norwich, 70y)
     Lovina Clark (Norwich, 87y)
     James W. Foote (Norwich, 67y)
     O. Eliza (Pangburn) Loop (37y)
     Susan Clark (Bennettsville, 57y)
     Loring Webb (Oxford, 57y)
     Clarence B. Coville (Preston, 8 mo)
     Cornelius Brower (Poolville, 61y)
     Amasa Foote (Hamilton, 91y)
     Oscar Underwood (Pharsalia, 11 mo)
     Niram E. Johnson (Lisle, Greene, 70y)
     Lovina Stratton (Uppler Lisle, 62y)
     Anna Holdrege (Smithville, 77y)

Posted November 5, 2018
Matthew B. Smith (Coventry, 1870)
Joseph O. Thorpe (Sherburne, Georgetown, 1870)  drowning
Mary Ann (Betts) Philley (Oxford, McDonough, 1912)
Death Notices - 1870
     Alma H. Durham (Norwich 56y)
     Anna Weed (Ridgefield, CT, Norwich, 30y)
     Polly Mowrey (Guilford, 76y)
     Immogene H. Lord (Stafford Springs CT, Norwich, 25y)
     Hiram Rogers (Greene, 20y)
     Sally Griswold (Coventry, 64y)

Posted November 6, 2018
Covill Bullock (Munnsville, 1870)  Train / carriage accident
William "Crip" Clark (Nineveh Junction, Harpursville, 1912)  Train / pedestrian accident
Sophronia (Burrows) Paddleford (North Colesville, 1912)
Death Notices - 1870
     Garner Wade (Bainbridge, 62y)
     Hannah Babcock (South Otselic, 76y)
     Harvey Lozelle Scott (Plymouth, 1y)
     Catherine Reynolds (86y)
     Maggie Rogers (Greene, 16y)
     Libbie E. Manning (Greene, 18y)
     Eliza J. Billings (Greene, 18y)

Posted November 7, 2018
Peter Thomas (North Norwich, 1870)
Mary Ann (Race) Willoughby (Oxford, 1912)
William T. Kelsey (Greene, 1912)
Death Notices - 1870
     Deborah S. Turner (Norwich, 58y)
     Keziah Richmond (Guilford, 79y)
     George White (19y)
     Catherine Church (Oxford, 76y)
     Louisa L. Dexter (Plymouth, 34y)

Posted November 9, 2018
W.R.B. Wing (Morris, 1870)
Alfred Harris (Guilford, 1884) shooting accident
Harriet (Pellet) Barnes (Norwich, 1890)
Joseph Juliand (Greene, 1870)
Death Notices - 1870
     Mrs. E.D.G. Gray (Norwich, 59y)
     Catharine Hayes (Norwich, 35y)
     Anna E. Arms (Ancram, Norwich, 33y)
     Oscar Paul (Plymouth, 25y)
     Oliver Sackett (Greene, 74y)
     Susan Benedict (Coventryville, 39y)
     Eliza A. Rodman (Oswego, Oxford, 85y)
     Henry A. Hebbard (Oxford, 19 mo)
     Lucina Rogers (Preston, 44y)
     Mary Jane Strong (Preston, 6y)

Posted November 11, 2018
Dr. George W. Roberts (Greene, 1870)
Adelaide E. (Smith) Parker (Coventry, 1870)
Catharine Kenyon (Pitcher, 1870)
Alida Brown (Pharsalia, 1870)
Death Notices - 1870
     Sally Merrells (Greene, 59y)
     Hannah White (Pharsalia, 42y)
     Carrie H. Weeden (Norwich, 7y)

Obituaries (November 11)

Dr. George W. Roberts

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

ROBERTS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, Feb. 10th, George W. Roberts, M.D., aged 59 years.

Dr. George W. Roberts, died suddenly on the 10th inst., while at the bedside of a suffering patient.  Dr. Roberts was an old resident of Greene, and had practiced in his profession for a number of years.  He was much esteemed and respected in the community, as a kind-hearted physician, an upright man, and a consistent Christian.  His age was 59 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 23, 1870

George W. Roberts, M.D., aged 59 years.  Suddenly has the hand of death seized upon this faithful and kind-hearted physician and friend, and taken him from our midst. Engaged in his professional duties at the bedside of suffering, he was called away with brief summons from the work to which he had devoted nearly thirty years of is life, of ministering to the relief of disease.  Esteemed and respected by this community, and by that wide circle over which his professional labors extended, he will be indeed missed by a multitude of households to which through a long practice the kindly offices of his vocation were extended.  He was a Christian of simple and earnest faith, and with his ministries to the bodies of those to whom his profession called him, he could add the beseeching prayer to the great Physician for their relief. A devoted husband, a most indulgent father, a kind and firm friend, with love to all and malice and uncharitableness for none, his loss is sadly felt by the dear ones who looked up to him in the endearing and tender relations which this language involves.  It is painful to feel that we shall no longer look upon that kind and benevolent face as he went forth amid all weathers by night and by day to the task to which the energies of his life were given.  It is a comfort inexpressible to the sorrowing circle more especially bereaved, to remember those manifold virtues which shone forth in daily life.  Self sacrificing, earnest, unobtrusive, of gentle nature with the spirit of his divine Master in his heart, living daily in communion with god and Heaven, he has now as we firmly trust entered upon his reward.  Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors."

Adelaide E. (Smith) Parker

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 4th, Adelaide E., wife of Timothy D. Parker, aged 26 years.  Mrs. Parker was the youngest daughter of Matthew Smith, whose death occurred only the week previous to her own.  She was a member of the same church of which her father and all her father's family were members.  Though her last sickness was protracted and painful, yet her death was eminently peaceful and happy.  Her only child, an infant daughter, was by her dying bed consecrated to God in holy baptism. Mrs. Parker leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her early death.  An unusually large concourse was gathered at her funeral, and followed her remains to the place of interment.

Catharine Kenyon

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, after a lingering illness, Mrs. Catharine Kenyon aged 46 years.  Her decline was quite gradual until the last few days of her life, when she rapidly failed and on Thursday morning, the 10th inst., passed calmly and peacefully from earth, and we hope and trust, entered the rest of Heaven.

Alida Brown

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 30th, of diphtheria, Alida [Brown], youngest daughter of William S. and Catharine H. Brown, aged 12 years, 3 months and 7 days.  Our loved Alida was an amiable, meek and quiet girl, and was an affectional daughter and sister.  she was a member of the Sabbath School, from which she was seldom absent, and was very highly esteemed by all who knew her.  But she was suddenly taken ill and quickly did the Angel of Death speed the summons: "Child, your father calls, come home." She calmly called her dear parents, brothers and sisters, and talked of Jesus and of Heaven, telling them she was not afraid to die; then gave each a parting kiss and a final good-bye, and quietly expired.

Our dear Alida is gone to rest,

Lovely she passed away;

Happy, we trust, among the blest,

Where is an endless day.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 23, 1870

MERRELLS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th, Sally [Merrells], wife of N.D. Merrells, aged 59 years.

WHITE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Hannah [White], wife of Lyman White, aged 42 years.

WEEDEN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 17th, Carrie H. [Weeden] daughter and only child of Henry F. and Emma L. Weeden, aged 7 years, 11 months, 17 days.

Fold the little waxen fingers

Cross the snowy breast;

Sadly close the drooping eyelids--

Our Carrie is at rest.

On the downy coffin pillow

Lay the sunny head;

Lay our little darling gently

In her lonely bed.

Never can a pang of anguish

Pierce that tender breast;

She is freed from all earth's sorrows--

Carrie is at rest.

Oh, 'tis hard to yield our only loved one

To the silent tomb;

But we know the precious flower

Will in heaven bloom.

Gentle angels bore our Carrie

To that land of rest.

laid the treasure softly, gently,

On the Savior's breast;

And He will guard our little darling,

Kindly, tenderly,

For He said of little children,

"Let them come to me."

Marriages (November 9)

Lemma - Hanson & Marziali - Granger

July 1912

What is probably the first double wedding to be performed in jail in new York State, took place Saturday evening in the Oneida county jail at Rome.  Jessie Hanson and Flora Granger, 32 and 29 years of age respectively, were united in marriage with Tony Lemma, 28 years old and Sam Marziali, aged 37 years.  The women were serving sentences in jail of 59 and 40 days respectively. As their time is still unexpired the brides will have to spend the first part of their honeymoon in confinement and apart from their husbands.

Lamphere - Thompson

August 1912

A wedding occurred Sunday evening in town that was a little out of the ordinary on account of the youthfulness of the bride and the age of the groom.  For a while it appeared that the bride would have to grow to years of discretion before she could wear a wedding ring, as several of the village clergy refused to perform the ceremony, although the parents had given their consent.  Finally justice N.P. Stanton was appealed to who tied the knot as tightly as he could and sent them onward through life with his blessing.  The bride is Ida May Thompson, aged 15 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Thompson of South Canal street, vulgarly called "the Bowery."  The groom who came all the way from Holmesville for a bride, is Clarence M. Lamphere, who has been but 45 years on this terrestrial sphere.

Foster - Gifford

August 1912

A very quiet but impressive ceremony occurred at the home of Mrs. Julia Carhart on Albany street yesterday afternoon at five o'clock when her daughter, Mrs. Ida Carhart Gifford of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] was united in marriage to Mr. Frank H. Foster.  Rev. Inman L. Willcox, was the officiating clergyman.  Only the immediate relatives were present.  After a wedding supper the bridal party took the evening train for Binghamton, where they will reside.

Marriage Notices - 1870

Chenango Union, January 26, 1870

REYNOLDS - GRAVES:  At the residence of the bride's father, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of Jan. 18th, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Emory S. Reynolds, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Eva Graves, daughter of C.S. Graves.

SCRIBNER - CAMP:  At the residence of the bride's father, Jan. 12th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. Al Schribner, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lany J. Camp, of South New Berlin.

MICKLE - DIMORIER:  By the same, Jan. 19th, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Clark Mickle, of Erie, to Miss Sarah C. Dimorier, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

SHARTS - SOUTHERN:  At the Parsonage, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 3d, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Mr. Ransom D. Sharts, to Miss Libbie Southern, both of Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY]

FOSTER - DECKER:  In Barker [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 6, by Rev. A.W. Loomis, Mr. Oscar C. Foster, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlotte Decker, of Barker.

ROBBINS - NYE:  At the residence of the bride, by Rev. G.J. Peck, Mr. Frederick Robbins of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Louisa A. Nye of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

PRICE - BEACH: At the Parsonage, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Martin Price, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frances Beach, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].

COOK - COSS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 12, by the same, Mr. Apalos, L. Cook, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Marion Coss, of Bainbridge.

WILBER - BROWN:  At the residence of the bride, Jan. 6th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. J. Talcott Wilber, to Miss Ellen Brown, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

STERNBURG - BROWN:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 11, by Rev. A. Brown, Mr. Henry Sternburg, to Miss Abbie A. Brown, all of Plymouth.

Obituaries (November 9)

W.R.B. Wing

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

W.R.B. Wing of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], was found dead in his bed, at the residence of his mother, in that village, on the morning of the 3d inst.  He had retired the night before, in his usual health, and not appearing at breakfast, he was found dead in his room.  He was 42 years of age, and had been engaged in business as a druggist for a number of years.  Mr. Wing had many acquaintances in this vicinity.

Alfred Harris

Chenango Union, November 13, 1884

Coroner Avery, of this village [Norwich, NY], was on Sunday last called to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to hold an inquest in the case of Alfred Harris, aged seventeen years, who was shot that morning by his brother, William Harris. The facts are substantially as follows.

Mrs. Harris, widow of George Harris, formerly of Oxford, was employed in the family of Clarence Rowe, a farmer of Guilford, as a domestic, and her son Alfred was also in his employ. William resided in New Berlin, and was visiting his mother and brother.  The young men had hunted together on Saturday, and proposed to go out again on Sunday morning.  While Alfred was at the barn doing the chores, William got down his gun and stood at the door, talking to his mother, who was admonishing him not to hunt on Sunday.  He said the gun was not loaded and playfully pointed it at poultry around the yard, then towards his mother.  Soon Alfred came from the barn, climbing over the door yard fence, when William turned and said, "There comes a bird over the fence," and taking aim, fired, the charge of shot striking Alfred in the left cheek, passing backward and upward, lodging in the base of the brain, killing him instantly.  the verdict of the coroner's jury was in accordance with the facts, accidental killing.  William, who had been under arrest, was released after the inquest.  He is almost crazed over the affair, declaring that he thought the gun was not loaded, and there is no reason to think otherwise.

Harriet (Pellet) Barnes

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 29, 1890

This most estimable and highly respected lady died at her residence in South Broad Street, Thursday morning.  She has been in delicate health during the winter.  Thursday morning about 1 o'clock, her daughter went to her room ad found her resting quietly.  when seen again, she had passed away.  Mrs. Barnes was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and was the daughter of Asa Pellett, one of the pioneers of this county, who settled in Norwich in 1805.  In her youth she was united in marriage to Hon. Samuel H. Barnes and began married life in the old homestead located in East Main Street.  In 1860, Mr. Barnes was elected Canal Commissioner on the Republican ticket, but died suddenly the week after election at the comparatively early age of 52 years.  For twenty or more years Mrs. Barnes continued to reside in the old home until she removed to her late residence in South Broad Street.  there were born to her six children, four of whom Mrs. Hattie Pothon, of New York, Miss Ida P., Mrs. Fred P. Brooks and Mr. George H. Barnes, of this village, survive.  One son, Henry and a daughter, Ella, wife of Hon. John W. Church, died some years ago.  Mrs. Barnes was the sister of the late Asa Pellet, of Plymouth, whose demise was recorded last week.  Of a family of nine her sister, Mrs. Olendorf, is the sole survivor.  Her funeral will be attended Saturday at 2 P.M.

Joseph Juliand

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

Joseph Juliand, a prominent citizen of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and well known in the County, died at his residence in that village Sunday morning last.  Mr. Juliand went to his room Saturday night at about eleven o'clock, and as his family supposed had retired as usual to rest.  The next morning, however, the attention of his son in passing the door of his father's room was arrested, and entering the room he found the deceased upon the floor in an unconscious state.  A physician was immediately called, but he was already beyond relief, and survived only a few minutes after he was first found.  When first discovered the lamp was burning in his room and the bed had not been disturbed, a part only of his clothing was removed, and everything indicated that Mr. Juliand had been suddenly stricken down, probably with apoplexy.  The deceased was 73 years of age, and the second of five brothers, four of whom survive him, the eldest being Col. Richard Juliand of Bainbridge.  He represented this County in the Assembly, in 1827, and again in 1831 and 1832, and although he always sustained himself with honor in all place of public trust, he will be best remembered as the upright citizen, the correct man of business, and the courteous Christian gentleman, always welcome in the social and domestic circle in which he moved.  Mr. Juliand was but once married, and survived his wife, who was the daughter of the late Erastus Perkins of this village, where he always kept his acquaintance fresh, and where many who knew him well, will mingle their sincere regrets at his loss, with those of his bereaved family ---Oxford Times, 16th.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 23, 1870

Suddenly, in this village [Greene, NY], on Sunday morning last, the 13th inst., Col. Joseph Juliand, aged 73 years.  This community has had most startling illustrations recently of the solemn truth that "In the midst of life we are in death."  While the body of one prominent person was draped for the tomb, awaiting entrance into "the narrow house appointed for all living," another conspicuous citizen, neighbor and friend is stricken down without a moments warning, retiring for the night not to an earthly rest, but to that repose and sleep which the blessed and faithful in Christ enjoy till the great waking "when all that are in their graves shall hear the Savior's voice and shall come forth."

Joseph Juliand has been known to this community for about half a century as one of its prominent business men who has been successful, yet with unblemished integrity, true and just in all his dealings, faithful in all the varied relations of life that he has filled.  He was a Warden of Zion church at its first organization and ever sought by his influence, efforts and means to advance its prosperity.  He took a deep interest in the legislation of the diocese, and was a frequent delegate at the Conventions of Western New York, having important positions on the Committees through which its business is initiated and conducted.  He was also a Trustee of the General Theological Seminary, and had but recently returned from one of its most important sessions.  Col. Juliand was twice a member  of Assembly from this district.  For many years he has been a Trustee of Hobart college, and has been one of the delegation to the General Convention of the church.  His strict integrity of character drew towards him through a long business career a sentiment of wide and deep respect.  He was ever faithful in attendance on the Church's ordinances, and was never kept from his place in the appointed services, save by absence from home or sickness.  His religious character was marked by thorough earnestness and sincerity.  He had solemn and strong views of his Christian duties, and could not be shaken in his purposes in what he deemed to be right.  It is difficult to realize that we shall no longer hear his voice nor witness his presence in those solemn sacraments and services to which the church calls her children.  But we trust that he has passed to higher worship, even to the presence immediate of Christ and His Redeemed ones in heaven.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 16, 1870

GRAY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 8th, Mrs. E.D.G. Gray, aged 59 years.

HAYES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 13th, Mrs. Catharine Hayes, aged 35 years.

ARMS:  In Ancram, Columbia Co., N.Y., Feb. 3d, Anna E. [Arms], wife of Edward P. Arms of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 33 years.

PAUL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, of consumption, Mr. Oscar Paul, son of the late Thomas Paul, aged 25 years.

SACKETT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mr. Oliver Sackett, aged 74 years.

BENEDICT:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1st, Susan L. [Benedict], wife of Chester Benedict, aged 39 years.

RODMAN:  In Oswego [Oswego Co., NY], Jan. 25th, Mrs. Eliza A. [Rodman], relict of the late Daniel Rodman, of Albany, formerly of Oxford, aged 85 years.

HEBBARD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6th, Henry A. [Hebbard], son of John B. and Nettie H. Hebbard, aged 19 months.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, Miss Lucina Rogers, aged 44 years.

STRONG:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mary Jane [Strong], youngest daughter of Wm. and Mary Ann Strong, aged 6 years.

Marriages (November 7)

Woodward - Willcox

October 1912

A large number of invited guests witnessed the marriage of Harold E. Woodward of Philadelphia, Pa., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Woodward of Worcester, Mass., and Miss Ethel Willcox, daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Inman L. Willcox of this village, in the Congregational church Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Willcox, the bride's father.  The church was beautifully decorated with palms, yellow chrysanthemums, and evergreens.  The large festoons of evergreens were the work of the young people of the church. The pews of the center aisle were decorated with chrysanthemums and ferns.  The bride was attended by Miss Marguerite Willcox, sister of the bride who was bridesmaid and acting maid of honor and Miss Helen Green of Worcester, Mass., bridesmaid, and the best man was Edward Gray Griffin of Albany. The ushers were Dr. Alfred P. Lothrop, instructor in Columbia university, and Frank R. Elder, post graduate student in Columbia University.   The wedding music was played by Miss Emma Miller whose program included:  "Sweedish Wedding March," Sodermann; "Elevation," Florsheim; "Gavotte," from Mignon, Thomas; "Lohengrin" wedding March, Wagner, "Nocturne," Mendelssohn; "Wedding March," Mendelssohn; "Wedding Feast," Stone.

As the Lohengrin wedding march was played, the ushers took their places in front of the pulpit.  The bridesmaids appeared from either side of the pulpit and marched down the aisle to the door where they met the bride and preceded her to the altar, as she was led on the arm of Mr. Willis H. Bartlett of Worcester, an old friend of the family.  At the altar the bridegroom and best man met the party.  The bride's wedding gown was of crepe de chine, with train, trimmed with princess rose point lace; she carried a bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaids wore gowns of pink marquisette, over peach colored messaline, trimmed with beaded lace, carried long stem yellow chrysanthemums.

A reception at the parsonage followed the ceremony. The house decorations were yellow chrysanthemums, palms and smilax.  The bridesmaids assisted the bride and groom in the receiving line.  Those who served in the dining room the first hour were Mrs. J.S. Graham and Mrs. E.A. Pearsall, assisted by the Misses Edith and Katherine Packard, Miss Zaida Lee, Miss Susie Walworth, Mrs. Charles Parker, and Mrs. Fred McNeil.  Those who served the second hour were Mrs. V.D. Stratton and Mrs. J.C. Estelow, assisted by Miss Bessie Ash, Miss Hannah Honeywell, Miss Stella Cowan, Miss Josephine Roesch and Mrs. George Stratton. The punch bowl was presided over in the hall by Mrs. Emmet Stratton, assisted by Miss Marion Stratton and Miss Mildred Snell.  Master Henry Harrington and Lewis Stratton attended the door and Masters Hubert Stratton and John Stratton were pages.

The bride is the eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Willcox.  She is a graduate of the Worcester Museum Art School.  She has only spent her vacations here during the residence of her family, having been a student in Worcester.  The groom is a graduate of the Worcester High School, Amherst college, and received the degree of Ph.D., at Columbia University last June.  He is a member of the fraternity of Theta Delta Chi.  He has a position in the pure food and drug department at the United States Appraiser's stores in Philadelphia.

The groom's gift to the bride was a gold necklace set with diamonds, sapphires and pearls.  The bride's gifts to the bridesmaids were clasp pins of a design of four leaf clovers with pearl in center.  The groom'[s gifts to the best man and ushers were sets of inlaid pearl studs and cuff buttons. Among the valuable gifts to the bride were three sums of $100, in gold.  An inlaid table of artistic design and beauty was the gift of Mrs. E.M. Tower, her husband having selected it as a wedding gift for his granddaughter before his death.  A dinner set of Haviland China (Limoges) was the gift of the bride's parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Woodward left on the midnight train for New York and will go from there to Philadelphia, their new home.  They will reside in West Philadelphia, and unite with the church of which Ref. J. Beveridge Lee is pastor, who was best man at the wedding of Rev. Dr. Willcox, and was his classmate in college.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, October 7, 1863

LATHAM - RANDALL: In this village [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 1, 1863, by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. J.H. Latham to Miss Frances L. Randall, all of Norwich.

CURRIER - SANFORD:  At the parsonage, Oct. 1, 1863, by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. John H. Currier to Miss Arvilla L. Sanford, of Georgetown, Madison County.

THOMPSON - TYLER:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Sept 2, 1863, by Rev. J.C. Foster, Mrs. A.Z. Thompson to Mrs. Susan Tyler.

FOLLETT - CONKEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 23, 1863, by Rev. Samuel Scoville, Mr. S.E. Follett, of Otego, Otsego Co., to Miss L. Francis Conkey, of Norwich.

ROSEBROOK - DIXON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30, 1863, by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Charles H. Rosebrook to Miss Phebe E. Dixon, all of Sherburne.

CATLIN - BRUNSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30, 1863, by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Warren Catlin to Miss Corintha M. Brunson, both of Hamilton, Madison Co.

Obituaries (November 7)

Peter Thomas

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

A shocking and fatal accident occurred in the town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the afternoon of Friday last.  Mr. Peter Thomas, residing at Sherburne Quarter [Chenango co., NY], with a company of sportsmen, was out hunting on what is called Tilyou Hill, when accidentally stepping upon a spot of ice, concealed by the snow, he fell to the ground, discharging the contents of a double barreled gun through his head, killing him instantly.  He was removed to his residence, and an inquest was held by Coroner Van Kenrea, of Sherburne.  Mr. Thomas was a widower and left no family.  His age was not far from 30 years.

Mary Ann (Race) Willoughby

1822 - 1912

Mrs. John Bliss Willoughby died at the home of Romain Jackson Sunday morning, Oct. 20, at the advanced age of 90 years.  Mrs. Willoughby's maiden name was Mary Ann Race, third daughter of Nicholas and Ann Davis Race of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] where she was born October 8, 1822.  At 16 years of age, she was converted in a revival at the White school house below Brisbin and joined the Oxford and Greene Baptist church. She has always lived a consistent Christian, having rounded out seventy-four years of church membership.  In 1840, October 15, she married John Bliss Willoughby and came to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where she has since resided.  It will be noted that the three most important events in her long life occurred in October.  Her husband who was a prominent citizen of this town died November 8, 1908.  Since 1900 she had been entirely blind, but she was a model of patience under her affliction.  She had been tenderly cared for by Mrs. Romain Jackson for nearly seven years, ad after she seemed to have forgotten almost every one else, she still remembered her.  Deceased is survived by her daughter, Mrs. David W. Bartle, of Buffalo; and sons, Rector W. Willoughby of Howard, Col,., and Chester B. Willoughby of Sayabec, Canada and two grandsons, Frederick S. Bartle of Buffalo, and Ralph S. Willoughby of Howard, Col.  The funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. I.D. Willcox assisted by Rev. R.A. Gates. Burial was made in the Warn-TenBroeck cemetery.

William T. Kelsey

October 1912

William T. Kelsey died at his home in this village Monday evening about six o'clock, after a long illness.  He was unconscious for some time and his death was not unexpected.  Mr. Kelsey was 60 years old, and is survived by a wife, two children, George T. Kelsey of Valley City, N.D., Mrs. Clarence Dillenbeck of McDonough, also three sisters, Mrs. Ira W Day of this village and Miss Rachel Kelsey and Mrs. John P. Moore of Binghamton, N.Y.  William T. Kelsey was born in Wyoming county, this state [NY], and when a young man moved to Greene [Chenango Co., NY] where he has since resided.  He was a carpenter and builder by trade and there are many buildings in Greene which render silent testimony to his handiwork.  For the past twenty years he was superintendent at the Greene Manufacturing company's plant. The funeral occurs this (Wednesday) afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, Rev. O. Lee Warren, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating, assisted by the Rev. Percy T. Olton of Zion church, interment in Sylvan Lawn [Greene, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 9, 1870

TURNER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] suddenly, on Monday morning, Feb. 7th, Deborah S. [Turner], wife of Lester Turner, aged 58 years.

RICHMOND:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Mrs. Keziah Richmond, wife of Seth Richmond, aged 79 years.

WHITE:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, George White, aged 19 years.

CHURCH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15th, Mrs. Catherine Church, formerly of London, England, aged 76 years.

DEXTER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18th, Louisa L [Dexter], wife of Willis Dexter, aged 34 years.

Marriages (November 6, 2018

Parker - Van Wagenen

May 1912

A brilliant wedding occurred at St. Paul's Church [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday evening when the marriage of Miss Florence Van Wagenen to Charles Joel Parker of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY] was solemnized at 8 o'clock in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.  The interior of the church was bright with the numerous electric bulbs and candles in the fine old chandeliers.  The floral decorations were white lilacs and ferns massed in the chancel and on the pews through the main aisle, making a very pretty effect.  At the hour appointed for the ceremony the bride entered the church on the arm of her father, John R. Van Wagenen They were preceded by the ushers, bridesmaids and maid of honor.  At the chancel they were met by the groom and best man, Mr. Walter C. Lee of Florida.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Theodore Haydn, assisted by Rev. Charles D. Broughton of Buffalo, the former Rector of St. Paul's parish.  Miss Josephine Roesch presided at the organ.  Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Washington park.  Mr. and Mrs. Parker were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. John R. Van Wagenen, Mr. and Mrs. Peter  H. Parker, Miss Ursula VanWagenen and Mr. Walter C. Lee. The bride was gowned in white satin and point lace and wore a veil with orange blossoms.  She carried a bouquet of bride's roses.  The lace and veil were worn by the bride's mother at her wedding 40 years ago.  The maid of honor, Miss Ursula VanWagenen, sister of the bride, wore a gown of pink voile and white lace and carried white sweet peas.  The bridesmaids, Miss Helen VanWagenen, sister of bride; Miss Ruth C. Lincoln of Norwich and Miss Ruby I. Crosby of Boston, Mass. were attired in gowns of white voile and white lace with pink sashes and carried pink sweet peas.  Mrs. John R. VanWagenen was gowned in lavender crepe meteor with embroidered chiffon.  Mrs. Peter H. Parker, mother of the groom was gowned in --- chiffon over gray satin.  The ushers were Mr. William L. VanWagenen of New York, Mr. H. Tracy VanWagenen of New Haven, Conn., Mr. Harold W. VanWagenen of South Norwalk, Conn., brothers of the bride, and Mr. Fred A. McNeil of this village. The bride and groom at a late hour took French leave of the guests and motored away on their wedding journey.  On their return they will reside on Albany street.  Mrs. Parker is a graduate of Wellesley and Mr. Parker of Yale University.  Both are also graduates of Oxford Academy.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, January 19, 1870

BUNNELL - HULL:  At Christ Church, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26, by Rev. James A. Robinson, Mr. H. Eugene Bunnell, to Miss Mary E. Hull, all of Guilford.

WHITCOMB - BRYANT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 26, by Rev. J.L. Burrows, Mr. Adelbert Whitcomb, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mollie Bryant, of Sherburne.

COX - WHEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 20th, by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. Abraham Cox, of Fremont, Sullivan Co., to Miss M.M. Wheeler, of Oxford.

ANDERSON - STONE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. E.R. Clarke, Mr. Lewis B Anderson, to Mrs. Anna Stone, all of Oxford.

WOlCOTT - AUSTIN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 4th, by Rev. S.M. Keeler, Mr. George W. Wolcott of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY} , to Miss Angie M. Austin of DeRuyter [Madison Co, NY].

GALPIN - DANIELS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18th, by Rev. A. Galpin, Mr. James V. Galpin to Miss Alice A. Daniels, all of McDonough.

WILBUR - NEWMAN:  In Havana, N.Y., Jan. 19th, by Rev. L. Brown, Mr. I.R. Wilbur of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Bella Newman, of Havana.

Obituaries (November 6)

Covill Bullock 

Chenango Union, January 26, 1870

A sad and fatal accident occurred on the Midland railroad, near Munnsville [Madison Co., NY], on Tuesday of last week, resulting in the death of an elderly man named Covill Bullock, who resided in that town.  The Oneida Dispatch of last week gives the following particulars.

Deceased had been to Munnsville with his team, and returning, came to the crossing just before the passage of the night train going north, and while waiting in his carriage for the train to pass was struck and almost instantly killed.  It appears that his team became restive and unmanageable as the train approached, and ran upon the track.  When struck, Mr. B. was trying to turn them away from the track.  As soon as the man was seen by the engineer and fireman the alarms were immediately sounded, and every effort made to prevent an accident, but without avail.  The train was stopped as soon as possible, and the injured man taken up and carried to the house of John W. True, near by, and physicians sent for by Superintendent Day, who was on the train.  Deceased survived only a very few minutes after reaching the house.  A Coroner's jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts, and exonerated the Railroad company from blame.

William "Crip" Clark

April 1912

While attempting to board a moving pusher engine at Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY] Sunday night, William Clark of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] was thrown to the track beneath the wheels of the tender, with the result that both legs were cut off above the knees.  He died of his injuries soon after Dr. Charles S. Butler arrived and within an hour of the accident.  Clark was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] about 60 years ago and was one of the several children of Josiah L. Clark, a Mexican war veteran and the manufacturer of the well known "Grecian ointment" a half century ago.  Will or "Crip" as he was better known, left Oxford 20 or 30 years ago and had lived in Harpursville for some time, where he worked at the trade of a shoemaker. A few years ago he returned to town and found employment at the W.R.C. Home, but did not remain very long.  When a young man he lost a portion of his left leg while braking on a railroad in another section of the State.  The Harpursville Budget says:  William Clark, commonly called and known by his friends as "Crip," occupied the first floor of the old Brown [block] using the front room as a shoe store and the rear part as living rooms.  Being a bachelor Mr. Clark was living alone.  On Sundays his custom had been for some time to take dinner at the Centre Village hotel.  Sunday he went to Center village, a distance of one mile, and returning he started to go around by Nineveh Junction and took the evening train at that place, calculating to come to Harpursville depot and [go] by the bus to the village.  It was about 7 o'clock when he reached the Junction.  Not wishing to wait for the 8 o'clock train, and as pusher no. 801 was passing to push an extra freight up the grade, he attempted to get on to ride as far as Harpursville.  He caught hold of the rail but failed to hold on and was drawn under the engine, the wheels cutting off both legs about six inches from the body.  He was carried to the baggage room where he died in a few minutes.  The loss of blood and the shock did the work.  The body was taken by undertakers J.A. Kark & Son to the rooms in the village and his brother, Fred Clark, living in Binghamton, was notified. The funeral was held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Baptist church, Rev. R.E. Austin of the Methodist church officiating, with burial in Harpursville cemetery.  Friends and neighbors gave the departed due respect in attending the funeral. The deceased had no relatives in town but had been known by many for years. The principal floral offering was a large pillow beautiful and fragrant from his friends in the village.  Upon a purple ribbon was the inscription, "To Our Friend."  Clark has brothers and sisters living in different sections of the State.  Coroner Morse of this village was summoned Monday who found the facts substantially the same as stated above.

Sophronia (Burrows) Paddleford

March 17, 1846 - April 24, 1912

Sophronia, wife of Hanford Paddleford, died at her home at North Colesville [Broome Co., NY] Tuesday night, April 23d, after an illness of several months with an internal cancer.  She bore her suffering without a murmur and not only endeared herself to her family but to the whole neighborhood in which she was one of the number.  Her nurses can only speak words of praise for her.  Her hope was fixed on comforting words of the bible and she choose her funeral text from St. John 14-2.  Her funeral hymns were "Gathering Home," "Shall We Meet Beyond the River" and "The Christian's Goodnight," all chosen by her.  Her funeral was held at the Ohio church Friday at 1 o'clock.  Rev. I.L. Bronson of Chenango Forks officiating.  Many beautiful flowers rested on her casket.  One, a pillow with the word "Mother" on it.  Another with the description "At Rest."  A spray of roses from the Grange of which she was a member besides other beautiful Easter lilies, carnations, etc.  She leaves to mourn her loss one brother, Ed Burrows, of Quinneville, one daughter, Mrs. F. L. Mumford of Tunnel and two sons, Zael of Monroe, Orange county, and Henry, who lives at home.  Her son, Garner, died of typhoid fever twenty years ago last January.  Willey and Race of Greene had charge of the remains with burial in the New Ohio cemetery North Colesville, Broome Co., NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 26, 1870

WADE:  In East Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 8th, Mr. Garner Wade, aged 62 years.

BABCOCK:  In South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 1st, Hannah Babcock, aged 76 years.

SCOTT:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 23d, Harvey Lozelle [Scott], son of Walter and Elmena Scott, aged 1 year, 8 months and 3 days.

REYNOLDS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 14th, Mrs. Catherine Reynolds, aged 86 years.

ROGERS:  At the Rectory of Zion Church, in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, Maggie [Rogers], daughter of Rev. F. Rogers, aged 16 years.

MANNING:  In Greene [Chenango co., NY] Jan. 12, Miss Libbie E. Manning, aged 18 years.

BILLINGS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 15th, Eliza J. [Billings], eldest daughter of Charles and Nellie Billings, aged 18 years.

Obituaries (November 5)

Matthew B. Smith

Chenango Union, January 19, 1870

SMITH:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday, Jan. 20th, Mr. Matthew B. Smith, aged 75 years.

Mr. Smith had been a resident of Coventry for the past fifty-five years.  He united with the 1st Congregational Church of the town fifty-four years ago, and was one of the number who, many years since, composed a colony from that Church, and established the 2d Congregational Church of Coventry. The wife with whom he had lived for more than half a century survives him, as do all his children, six in number, and all of whom are members of the Church to which he belonged.  During the last years of his life, Mr. Smith has been prevented by feeble health from engaging in the active duties of life, and rarely passed beyond the precincts of his own home, though during a large portion of his life he had been a very active and efficient business man.  His decline was quite gradual until the last few days of his life, when he rapidly failed, and on Thursday morning, the 20th inst., passed calmly and peacefully from earth, and, we hope and trust, entered the rest of Heaven.  

Joseph O. Thorpe

Chenango Union, January 5, 1870

We are indebted to Coroner Avery for the particulars of a sad case of drowning, which occurred in Chenango river about half a mile west of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday night of last week.  Mr. Joseph O. Thorpe started with his team and wagon from the Union Hotel, in Sherburne, about eight o'clock Tuesday evening for his home in Georgetown, Madison County.  The night was intensely dark, and it appears that upon arriving at the river bridge, about half a mile west of the village, the team not being able to see the track ran the wagon against the side of the bridge, breaking the whittle-tree and pole of the wagon. The team stopped on the embankment at the end of the bridge, and it is evident that Mr. Thorpe got out of the wagon to learn the extent of the damage, and being unable to see, stepped off the embankment and fell into the water--the river being swollen so much that the bank near the abutment was covered by bout three feet of water, forming a strong current, which swept the unfortunate man out into the stream, where he was drowned.  Some persons in passing found the team about nine o'clock the same evening and drove it back to Sherburne.  Search was commenced at once for the missing man; and his body was found about noon on Wednesday, about one hundred rods below the bridge.  Coroner Avery was notified and held an inquest on Thursday.  Deceased was about forty-seven years of age, and leaves a wife and one son.  Had the approaches to the bridge been properly guarded by railings, the accident could not have occurred; and we cannot forbear saying, that neglect to provide protection at such points against the recurrence of similar casualties, ought to subject those who are responsible for the neglect to the severest penalties.

Mary Ann (Betts) Philley

1837 - 1912

The death this morning at her home on State street of Mrs. J.C. Philley takes from the Community a woman who was known and held in high esteem for many years.  Mrs. Philley's maiden name was Mary Ann Betts, daughter of Warren and Eleanor Townsend Betts. She was born in the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] May 1, 1837, and married Jefferson C Philley of McDonough the 23d day of January, 1861.  They resided there until 1888 when they came to Oxford, which has since been their home.  For many years Mrs. Philley has been an invalid and from the first her recovery was doubtful.  She was a woman of generous nature and when able took a vital interest in church work and social duties.  She was a member of the Baptist church and of Lafayette Chapter, No. 340, Order Eastern Star.  Mrs. Philley is survived by her Husband, One son, C.U. Philley of St. Joseph, Mo., and one daughter, Eva, wife of Dr. B.P. Hatch of Beattie, Kan., also a sister Mrs. Jane Philley of Waterloo, Iowa. The funeral services will be held at the house at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. R.A. Gates officiating.  Interment in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, January 19, 1870

DURHAM:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 27th, after a lingering illness, Alma H [Durham], wife of James Durham, aged 56 years.

WEED:  In Ridgefield, Conn., Jan. 14th, Anna [Weed], wife of Bradley F. Weed of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 30 years.

MOWREY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 15th, Polly [Mowrey], widow of Ziba Mowrey, aged 70 years.

LORD:  In Stafford Springs, Conn., Jan. 19th, Mrs. Immogene H. Lord, daughter of John and Phila Sibley, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 25 years.

ROGERS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d[?], Hiram [Rogers], son of Daniel Rogers, aged 20 years.

GRISWOLD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 21st, Sally [Griswold], wife of Juvinal Griswold, aged 64[?] years.

Marriages (November 6)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, January 19, 1870

ROBINSON - HICKS:  At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. James Robinson, of Norwich, to Miss Hattie Hicks, of Cortland, N.Y. [Cortland Co.].

FIELD - HALL:  At the residence of the bride's father, in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Orville L. Field, of Norwich, to Miss Mary A. Hall, daughter of Chas. M. Hall.

BRADLEY - TERRY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 29th, by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Uri Bradley, of Guilford, to Miss Cordelia N. Terry, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

CLARKE - GRANNIS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. L.E. Spafford, Mr. John S. Clarke of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sarah l. Grannis, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

TAYLOR - HINMAN:  In East Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29, by Rev. R.H. Spafford, Mr. Thomas P. Taylor, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ann Eliza Hinman, of East Greene.

GOULD - SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. John A. Gould of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jenette Smith of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

TAYLOR - MYRES:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 1st, by Rev. A.B. Jones, Mr. William B. Taylor, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Nettie Myres, of Greene.

TAYLOR - MYRES:  At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. George C. Taylor of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen A. Myres, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

WHITE - BEADLE:  In Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], Dec. 16th, by Rev. A.C. Bowdish, Mr. Alfred White of Marathon to Miss Ella  J. Beadle of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

PECK - PRATT:  In Kiliawog, Broome Co., Dec. 22d by Rev. R.H. Gidman, Mr. Preston R. Peck of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Adell Pratt, Kiliawog.

MUNGEN - ALLEN:  In Washington D.C., Dec. 30th, by Rev. Dr. Pinckney, Mr. Theodore Mungen, of Ohio, to Miss Kate Allen of Washington, daughter of John S. Allen, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

PELLET - BROWN:  In Flint, Mich., Dec. 25th, by Rev. H.. Bennett, Mr. William R. Pellet to Miss Celia A. Brown, both of Flint.

GREEN - FERRIS:  In Fenton [Broome Co., NY], at the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 30th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Robert A. Green of Willet [Cortland co., NY] to Miss Ella F. Ferris, of Fenton.

HALL - HANKS:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. William Hall, to Miss Emma Banks, both of German.

ADAMS - SMITH:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. William C. Adams, to Miss Louisa Smith, both of German.