Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1877 (continued)

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, March 10, 1877

Marriage

Again, we are called upon to chronicle the gathering of the friends, relatives and acquaintances to the number of seventy-five to celebrate another crystal wedding.  Time, 26th of February; place, the residence of Julius Wheeler.  To say the least and we know that we express the opinion of all present, we had a jolly good time.

In the way of presents, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler were well remembered.  About 2 p.m. preparations were commenced to refresh the inner man, and we soon sat down to tables that wanted to groan beneath the weight of good things, but that was done by some of the eaters.  After supper timely remarks were made by the Messrs. Pearsolls of Coventry and by one of our adjoining townsmen.  In the evening the young lads and lasses came to and helped to while away an hour or so in which more refreshments figured rather conspicuously.  At a late hour we dispersed and many, perhaps, were the dreams of that pleasant time enjoyed under the hospitable roof of Julius Wheeler.  May the happy couple live long to enjoy the many presents bestowed is the wish of all who were there.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 10, 1877

Marriage

MITCHELL - AVERY:  At the parsonage of the M.E. Church in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], March 7th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. William  J. Mitchell to Miss Lucia E. Avery, both of New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY].

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Diamond Anniversary:  Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bradford of Dobb's Ferry [Westchester Co. NY] have celebrated the sixty-second, and Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan S. Odell of Tarrytown [Westchester Co. NY], the sixty-third anniversary of their marriages.  In answer to a correspondent noting the past, the Tarrytown Argus says.

"It may be difficult to ascertain to a certainty what venerable twain have longest lived together in wedded life, but we are minded in this connection to speak of a very remarkable, aged couple who have already celebrated the sixty-sixth anniversary of their marriage.  We refer to our venerable friends Capt. and Mrs. William Newton, of Sherburne, Chenango Co. [NY].  And they are remarkable not only for their great age and long continuance in life together, but for those strong traits of character which impress themselves upon a community and influence for good all with whom they come in contact.  And their children do honor them.  The family consists of seven sons and three daughters, two of the latter deceased, one of them having died as a missionary in India.  Of the sons, the eldest, Butler Newton is a prosperous farmer in Western New York; Warren Newton has been for many years Cashier of a Bank in Norwich, Chenango Co.; Isaac Newton is one of the leading and ablest lawyers in the Chenango Valley; Lucius Newton is a wealthy farmer and influential citizen of his native place, Sherburne, N.Y.; Hubert Newton is the distinguished Professor of Mathematics, Yale College; Albro Newton is an extensive builder and millionaire in Brooklyn and Homer Newton the youngest of the family is a Physician in California.  Three of the sons are graduates of Yale and all are gentlemen of high character and scholarly attainments. There are indeed few records of families so honorable and distinguished.  The old age of this venerable couple is crowned with the blessings of well spent lives and their children do honor them.

Death

BENEDICT:  Went home, March 7th, Mariah B. [Benedict-Fisk] relict of the late Dr. J.M. Fisk of Utica and sister of the late Charles Benedict of this place [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

Gone to her rest; I shall greet her no more. / Till my feet have crossed the dark chilling tide; / There's a deeper void in my stricken heart; / Another loved one the other side.

News Item

Octogenarian Party

Mr. A. Booth residing in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] with his daughter, Mrs. W.G. Queal, was 80 years old March 4th.  This occurring on the Sabbath, on the following day some persons who had passed their eightieth birthday were invited to visit and dine with him.  The following notes were made on the party assembled.

Deacon Hezekiah Harris was born in the town of Scituate, Providence Co., R.I. April 15th, 1790, and is now nearly 87 years of age.  He removed to Sherburne in 1802 and has lived in this town 75 years.  His first wife was Catharine Crist with whom he lived fifty years on a farm two miles east of the village.  He has had 7 children of whom 4 are now living.  In 1866 he married Mrs. Elmira Crumb who was present with him at the gathering of which we write, but as she has not attained to 80 years of age, we forbear a full sketch.  For the last ten years they have resided in this village.  Mr. Harris united with the Free Baptist church in this town when eighteen years of age and has been an earnest, outspoken Christian man.  During the revival services in the churches here this winter he has been constant in attendance and labors, for some time attending three services a day, commanding the respect and affection of Christians of every name.

Silas Ames was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., Mass., March 5, 1795, and was therefore just 82 years old.   He moved to Columbus [Chenanog Co. NY], July 8th, 1806, and from thence to Sherburne in 1839.  He married Betsey Cutler, in 1817.  they have had ten children of whom six are now living.  He united with the Methodist Episcopal Chruch 48 years since, of which he has been an active and prominent member.  He was a leader in the erection of the church edifice, giving largely of personal attention and money for that object.  He resides one mile south of the village where he has been nearly 40 years.

Betsey Cutler Ames was born in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., N.Y., Nov. 14th, 1796, and is therefore 80 years old last November. She moved with her parents of Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co.] when she was three months old.  She was married at 21 years of age to Silas Ames as above noted, giving them almost 60 years of married life.  Mrs. Ames united with the M.E. Church 68 years since and is very highly esteemed as an active exemplary Christian.

Harvey Rosbrooks was born in New Hampshire, March 11th, 1796, and is therefore now almost 81 years of age.  When a child he removed to Holland, Hamden Co., Mass.  He was there married to Prudence French and came from thence to Sherburne in 1818, where he is now living with his youngest son.  His wife died in 1856.  He has had seven children of whom four are living.  He united with the M.E. Church in 1841 of which he has been a member to the present time.

Aaron Booth was born in East Winsor, Hartford Co., Conn. March 4th, 1797.  He removed to Oxford, Chenango Co., N.Y. in 1830 and was married the same year to Lydia Parson of Guilford, N.Y. with whom he lived 41 years.  He has one child, the wife of Rev. W.G. Queal, with whom he has lived since the death of his wife.  He united with the M.E. Church in 1832, 45 years since.  As above stated, he was 80 years old on the 4th of March.

The afternoon was spent by these Octogenarians in reminiscences of the past.  They listened to the reading of a poem.  After singing and prayer, led by Dea. Harris, the company sat down together and enjoyed a cheerful meal.

May their lives be serene and sweet in their evening as they have been useful and honored in their mid-day.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 10, 1877

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's parents at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], March 7th, by Rev. Wm. Sawtelle, Mr. W.E. Rifenbark of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] ad Miss Sarah A. Nichols, youngest daughter of Thomas Nichols.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1877 (continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 8, 1877

Marriages

McNITT - HOLCOMB:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 21st, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. George W. McNitt to Miss Eliza M. Holcomb, both of Norwich.

MEDBURY - PUTNAM:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, by N.J. Hawley, Mr. Arthur B. Medbury of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY to Miss mattie L. Putnam of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

LIGHT - SEELEY:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28th, by Rev. R.N. Van Duesen, Mr. Henry Light to Miss Frank Seeley

WHEELER - BOLSTER:  In Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], Jan. 24th, by Rev. Wm. Kineaid, Mr. Philo C. Wheeler to Miss Hattie N. Bolster, both of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

GAGER:  At the residence of his son, Charles C. Gager, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 5th, Mr. Benjamin Gager aged 81 years and 4 months.

TARBELL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], March 3d, Mr. E. Tarbell, aged 57 years.

BEARDSLEE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 18th, Mrs. Abijah Beardslee, aged 76 years.

LYON:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 7th, Mr. Theron Lyon aged 48 years.

SMITH:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Feb 28th, Mr. James F. Smith, aged 37 years, son of Clark B. Smith, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

James F. Smith, youngest son of Clark B. Smith, formerly of this village, died in Binghamton on Wednesday afternoon of last week.  He had been in poor health for two or three years past, but had been confined to the house but about a week previous to his death.  His funeral was attended on Friday morning, at St. Patrick's Church in Binghamton.  Delegations form Fountain Hose Company, and the Exempt Firemen's Association, of which he was a member, were in attendance.  Deceased has many a friend in Norwich who will drop a tear to his memory.  He leaves a wife and an interesting young daughter.

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BABCOCK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, Mrs. Rachel M. Babcock, wife of Horatio Babcock, aged 46 years and 5 months.

Twenty-four years ago, last fall, Mrs. Babcock came to our village, a bride, and a stranger.  By her kindly disposition and gentle demeanor, she soon endeared herself to those with whom set became acquainted and her society was sought in the social circle.  Many today who are in sickness and distress miss her Christian ministrations and sympathy.  With a pleasant home, which her hands had adorned with all that could be wished to make home pleasant, with a doting husband who is left alone to mourn his loss, with the love and esteem of the entire community in which she will be so much missed, she has gone to receive the reward of the just.  Her memory will be ever cherished in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Her illness was of brief duration and was not considered dangerous until within a few days previous to her death.  Some six weeks since, she was attacked with a disease of the eyes, from which she at one time appeared to rally and hopes were entertained of her recovery.  But she was again prostrated.  Congestion of the brain ensuing, which rendered her unconscious for some days before death released her from her sufferings.  Her end was peaceful as her life had been lovely.

Deceased was born in Broome County, where she resided until her marriage.  Of a large family of children whose parents died while they were young, Mason W. Chamberlain, of this village, is now the only survivor.  The bereaved husband and afflicted relatives have the heartfelt sympathies of all in this their hour of deep trouble.

The funeral on Saturday afternoon was largely attended.  Loving hearts had contributed an abundance of choice flowers, which were tastefully arranged upon the casket and about the room.  Rev. D.E. Loveridge conducted the services, which were peculiarly impressive, and the remains were deposited in their last resting place, amidst the tears and benedictions of many stricken friends.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 7, 1877

Marriage

BILLINGS - TALLET:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY], at the residence of the bride's parents, Feb. 23, by Rev. C. Venton Patterson, Mr. Frank C.P. Billings to Miss Jennie Tallet, both of Lebanon.

Death 

LIGHT:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 27, at the residence of O.M. Craig, Mrs. Laura Light, aged 77 years.

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Horrible Accident at Willett - A Former Chenango County Man Killed

On Friday morning last, Mr. Roswell Lord, an aged resident of Willett [Cortland Co. NY], met with a fearful accident from the effects of which he died the same evening.  The particulars as furnished us are as follows:  Mr. Lord had gone very early to his saw mill that morning to see if it was all right.  In a few moments from the time he went there a man who was passing heard a scream coming from that direction and he at once hastened to the mill.  There he found Mr. Lord with the carriage upon him and his body horribly mutilated by the circular saw which was in motion.  Mr. L. was not able to communicate the particulars, but it is supposed he was passing the saw when his coat was caught, throwing him around so that his left leg came in contact with the saw below the knee, which was almost entirely severed.  The saw in its course left the cap and one side but took several inches of bone out above the knee.  This threw him over, so he hit the feed control so as to set it to gigging.  Running against him the block shoved him about fifteen feet when it ran upon him sufficiently to hold it and slip the gig belt.  Besides the sawing he received a severe bruise on the forehead and on the arm.

Mr. Lord was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] in 1805 and was the youngest of a family of ten, of whom but one is now living, viz:  Samuel Lord, of Lincklaen, father of James S. Lord, Esq., the present Supervisor of that town.  He was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him, and his many friends will sympathize deeply with his family and relatives at his sudden and horrible death.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 10, 1877

Death

KINYON:  In this town (Sap Bush) March 4, Mary [Kinyon] wife of Thurston Kinyon, aged 77 years and 5 months.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February & March 1877

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 28, 1877

Death

The many friends of Col. and Mrs. C. H. Sage, formerly of this village, will regret to learn of the death of their only son Willie Clinton Sage, which occurred at their residence at Long Island City, on Wednesday evening last.  Willie was born at Fulton [Oswego Co. NY] and spent his youth with his parents here [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Some two years ago he became connected with the Long Island City Improvements, as foreman, which position he occupied until he was stricken with malarial fever about two weeks before his death.  He had been somewhat afflicted with disease of the heart, so that the fever all the more speedily did its work.  Willie was a favorite while living in this village and many an eye will moisten among his young acquaintances here at the news of his decease.  His age was twenty-two, and his remains were interred in Mt. Adna Cemetery, Fulton. We join with all Mr. and Mrs. Sage's friends here, in heartfelt sympathy in their hour of bereavement.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, March 3, 1877

Marriages

CLEVELAND - SMITH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], March 1st, 1877, by Rev. J.G. Eckman, P.E., Mr. Myron A. Cleveland of Earlville [Marison Co., NY] and Miss Mira E. Smith of Manlius, N.Y. [Onondaga Co. NY]

Earlville [Madison Co. NY]:  F.L. Goshow and Ida Waters were married by Rev. Mr. Burnside last Sunday evening and since then it has been made public that Hade Dunham and Miss Allen of Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] were married on the 3d of last July and John Barstow and Lizzie White on Thursday of last week.  We don't like this secrecy.  Let your light shine.

Deaths

WHITBECK:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, Feb. 26, Mrs. Almira [Whitbeck] wife of Cornelius Whitbeck, aged 69 years. 

DAVIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, Feb. 24, Mrs. Clarrissa B. [Davis] wife of Charles O. Davis, in the 59th year of her age.

McCULLER:  In New Ohio [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 25, Mrs. Polly [McCuller] wife of Charles McCuller and daughter of Jeremiah Winston, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], aged 50 years.

Earlville [Madison Co. NY]:  Benjamin Cushman, a very highly esteemed old gentleman, died last Saturday morning at the advanced age o 86 years.  His wife passed on before three or four weeks ago.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 1, 1877

Marriage

At the M.E. Parsonage, Feb. 26, by Rev. W.H. Gavitt, Mr. James M. Pittsley of Lisle, Broome Co. [NY] and Miss Angeline L. Lowell of this town [Greene, Chenanog Co. NY].

Death

In Marcellus, Mich., Jan. 6, Mr. Henry W. Bly in the 65th year of his age.

The subject of this sketch was born in the State of Rhode Island, July 29, 1812, consequently, was 64 years 5 months and 13 days old.  While still a mere youth, he removed with his parents to Chenango County, N.Y., at which place he spent his boyhood and while yet a young man he took up his abode near Rochester, N.Y. where in 1840 he was married to Louisa Cook and in 1853 they moved to Marcellus, Cass County, Mich, which, at that time, was comparatively a new country and where he has lived up to the time of his death.  In 1869 his wife died and in 1871 he again married a sister to his former, Nellie Cook.

He was one of a family of nine children of whom several are now living.  His mother is also living near Greene, Chenango Co. N.Y., at the advanced age of 87 years.  Mr. Bly until late years had been a hard laboring man and cleared up a large farm, on which he lived at the time of his death.  He was a good financier, shrewd, but an honest dealer and finally accumulated a large property which he disposed of by will previous to his death in a creditable manner.  He was always a kindhearted man and had many friends.  He had what some would call faults, but his many virtues over balanced them all.  He has been elected to and held the office of Justice of the Peace for many years, which office he held with credit.  He was not a member of any Church, but few men read his Bible more than he, and was a believer in its teachings.  He believed that God is good, that God made us and not we ourselves, and that his mercy is everlasting.  His funeral was preached on Tuesday the 9th by Rev. Mr. Wilson of the M.E. Chruch.  The text was one of his own selection which will be found in the 100th psalm, 3d and 5th verses.

Mr. Bly had no near relatives in this county, except his wife.  His brother, Kenyon, of Chenango Forks, has been with him for some weeks previous to his death.  In his death the community loses a good citizen.  Michigan newspaper

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, March 3, 1877

Marriages

GOSHAW - WATERS:  In Earlville [Madison Co. NY], February 25th, by Rev. G. A Burnside, Mr. F.L. Goshaw and Miss Ida M.W. Waters all of Earlville.

HARRIS - MARBLE:  At the M.E. parsonage, in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], February 21st, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Dexter C. Harris of Sherburne and Miss Adelphine C. Marble of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

LOOMIS:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], February 28th, Mrs. Laura Loomis, aged 73 years and 7 months.

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Memoriam

Lines composed on the death of Little Harry Sweet

by Mrs. Cornelia Tinker

Up within the Courts of Heaven, / Just inside the pearly gates, / Carried safely by the angels; / Darling little Harry waits.

Safe within the fold of Jesus, / In a home of endless love, / Far beyond this world of sorrow / Dwells your little child above.

Jesus loves all little children; / And he said, "forbid them not," / When into my arms I take them / Without sin, or stain or spot.

Do not mourn for little Harry, / For in Heaven he is happier far / Than on earth you e'er could make him, / He will be your guiding star.

Heaven will have for you attractions / That it never had before; / Though so well you loved your darling, / Think! the angels loved him more.

And when you have crossed the river, /Where is everlasting joy; / Singing with ten thousand children, / You will find your angel boy.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, March 3, 1877

Marriages

SMITH - BURTON:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 14, 1877, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Levern Smith and Miss Florence E. Burton both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

CHRISTIAN - LYON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 25th, 1877, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mattyson E. Christian of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Emma Lyon of Union Valley [Chenango Co. NY].

LANDFAIR - BROOKENS:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 25th, 1877, in Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Amasa A. Landfair and Miss Lisetina P. BrookEns both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

ALLEN - INGERSOLL:  At the residence of D.W. Ingersoll, Constantia, Oswego County, N.Y. Feb. 27, 1877, by Rev. Geo. D. Horton of Bainbridge, Mr. Norman C. Allen and Miss Alice I. Ingersoll, both of Constantia.

Deaths

HERRICK:  In Union Valley [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 26, 1877, Miss Amelia Herrick, aged 34 years.

COLE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 28, 1877, Miss Mary Cole, aged 15 years and six months.

On Friday last came to us the news of the sudden and unexpected death of our cousin and friend, Mr. Uri Yale of Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY].  The many ties of relationship by which we are so closely connected with that place are rapidly being broken by death.  Mr. Yale had many relatives and friends here.  We were not permitted to attend his funeral, yet we deeply sympathize and mourn with those who have parted from a kind and loving husband and father.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, March 1, 1877

Marriages

At Cincinnati, Ohio, on the evening of February 16th, at the residence of the bride's mother by Rev. S.H. Leavitt, assisted by Rev. Dr. Lasher, Rev. F.J. Parry of Philadelphia to Miss Mary L. Scott of Cincinnati.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 18th, by Rev J.B. Pixley assisted by Rev. J.L. Lee, Herbert Crippen to Miss Abby S. [Pixley], daughter of the officiating clergyman, all of Worcester.

Deaths

At Richfield Springs, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], February 21st, Fred Robert [Hinds] only son of E.A. and Mary Hinds, aged 7 years 3 months and 24 days.

In South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Ruth A. Wilber in the 16th year of her age.

In Charleston, Montgomery Co., N.Y., Feb. 19th, Peter Van Horne aged 83 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, March 1877

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, March 1, 1877

Marriages

CRANDALL - TUCKER:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, by Horace L. Barnes, Esq., Mr. Robert C. Crandall of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co. NY] to Mrs. Polly M. Tucker of North Pharsalia.

BECKWITH - PATTERSON:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 21st, by Rev. L.A. Wild, Mr. Franklin L. Beckwith to Miss Louisa A. Patterson.

PERKINS - COATS:  At the bride's home, Feb. 14th, by Rev. H.C. Leach, Mr. Myron M. Perkins of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eleann D. Coats of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

ROBINSON - ROBINSON:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 22d by Rev. J.A. Robinson, of Cortland, Mr. Edwin S. Robinson of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frankie A. Robinson of South Oxford.

CHAMBERLIN - MERRILL:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 21st, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. Hudson E. Chamberlin to Miss Louisa I. Merrill, all of Afton.

CORNING - MERRICLE:  In Taylor [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 21st, by Rev. D.W. Bigelow, Mr. Charles Corning to Mrs. Emily Merricle, all of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

RATHBUN - HIBBARD:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 19th, by Rev. J. Clements, Mr. J.A. Rathbun of East Pharsalia, to Miss Bessie M. Hibbard of Triangle [Broome Co. NY].

BASSETT - ANDRESS:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY], Feb. 18th, by Rev. Edson Rogers, Mr. Charles Bassett of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Mary Andress of Cincinnatus.

Deaths

DONOVAN:  In this village, Feb. 27th, Mr. John Donovan, aged 29 years.

FLOWERS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Mrs. Ann Flowers, wife of John Flowers, aged 67 years.

YALE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 23d, Dea. Uriah Yale aged 66 years.

CHANDLER:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 17th, Mr.  Hiram Chandler, aged 68 years.

ADAMS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 24th, Charles S. [Adams] son of Charles and Caroline Adams, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 6 months.

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KING:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, Adelia [King] wife of John W. King, aged 57 years and 8 months.

She has gone to rest, our darling Mother / Free from toil and pain; / In that heavenly home on high / She greets her child again.

Her child, who gone before, / Was calling mother to come, / And leave this world of care, / To join him in that bright home.

While we poor mourning ones, / Are waiting here below, / Waiting till the summons comes, / Bidding us to go.

L.B.S.

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BARNES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 27th, Mr. Henry T. Barnes, aged 27 years and 11 months.  Funeral services will be held at the residence of his mother on East Main Street on Friday at 2 o'clock P.M.

Another of our most promising young men has been called from among us and entered into his rest.  Again, the rooms of the Alert Hose Company are draped in mourning and its members are called to pay the last sad rites to one of their beloved associates.  When it was announced on Wednesday morning that Henry T. Barnes had died on the evening previous, there was a general feeling of surprise and sadness among our citizens.  Something like three years since, Henry, who was than an active member of the Alerts, while running to a fire in the Griffing block, on East Main Street, near the canal, met with an injury in one of his feet which has resulted fatally.  He having from that time been crippled and his health generally impaired.  Energetic and active, he has most of the time been about on crutches, refusing to submit to an amputation upon the diseased limb, hoping that he would yet recover.  But, after battling with all the vigor of youth against the steady approach of death, he was at last compelled to yield.

Deceased was the eldest son of the late Hon. Samuel H. Barnes and was a young man who stood high in the estimation of all.  In his intercourse with the world, he was courteous and manly.  In the social circle he was most genial, and his friendship lasting. In the family circle he was an affectionate son and a loved brother. To the widowed mother and family and to the many relatives who mourn his early death the sympathies of a sorrowing community are extended.  His age was twenty-seven years and eleven months.

The funeral will be attended from the residence of his mother, on East Main Street, on Friday at two o'clock.  Alert Hose Company of which he was an honorary member, will attend in a body.

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William Brushell Shoots John Donovan

While our citizens were discussing the highway robbery of Saturday evening, and hundreds were anxiously waiting for the examination to come off, on Monday morning, another sensation attracted their attention.

Between the hours of nine and ten o'clock on Monday morning, William Brushell, son of Amos Brushell, shot John Donovan (not the gardener) a tenant of his father's, residing in a house adjoining the family residence on Pleasant Street [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] which resulted in the death of Donovan on Tuesday morning. There had been bad blood existing between the parties for some time, and frequent quarrels growing out of the non-payment of rent on the part of Donovan.  On Sunday the parties disgusted the neighborhood with one of these exhibitions.

Monday morning, Donovan commenced moving from the premises, when another quarrel ensued, the particulars of which are given in the evidence before the coroner's jury.  Brickbats were exchanged and Donovan moved to the door of Brushell's house, when the latter went to an inner room, where he seized a gun loaded with buckshot, and fired across the room, the charge just missing the head of Brushell's aged father who was sitting near the door and entering the abdomen of Donovan.  After being shot, Donovan walked back to his house and fell at the entrance.

Immediately after the shooting, Brushell rushed down the street, gun in hand, announcing that he had shot John Donovan and asked to be arrested.  Officer Charles Hubbard accommodated him and conducted him to Justice Bosworth's office where he made his confession and was committed to jail.  The excitement at this time was intense, a large crowd having collected in the street.

Dr. Avery was called to administer to the wounded man, who found that the wounds were of such a nature as to cause death and that he could live but a few hours.  Coroner Hand having been notified proceeded to the bedside of the dying man where an anti-mortem statement was taken, which we publish.  At an early hour on the following morning, the unfortunate victim of a foolish quarrel breathed his last.

Ante-Mortem Statement

I [John Donovan] reside in Norwich, on Pleasant Street.  About eleven o'clock this morning I stood on the stoop on the east side of my house; William Brushell was at the same time standing in the west door of his father's house, about two and a half rods from me.  He spoke to me and said, "You come down here, you, G-- D----- little Irish Pauper."  I went halfway down.  Brushell stepped back and got a gun and returned to the door and said, "I wish I had thought of this gun yesterday.  I would have fixed you."  We had had some difficulty yesterday. He said to me, "You had better go back home."  I replied, "I am on my own premises and shall go when I get ready."  Brushell threw a brick at me and hit me on the back of my head and knocked me down.  I can't say where he got the brick, but from in the house somewhere.  That made me mad and I went into the house (Brushell's) in a back room, a storeroom and through the same door which Brushell had been standing in.  He ran into the dining room.  I think he did not say anything to me.  I told him to come outdoors and I would settle with him for that brick.  He then raised the gun and shot me.  I picked up the brick which Brushell threw at me and held it in my hand when I went into the house.  I do not know what I did with the brick.  I did not throw it at him and did not threaten to.  I did not make any threats or demonstration against him, but said I should remember him.  I do not remember that he said anything to me after I went into the house.  After he shot me, I walked to my house.  We had difficulty last fall, and Brushell then threatened to shoot me.  He carried a revolver for that purpose.  He told my wife too. When Brushell shot me he stood in the dining room, and I stood in the storeroom. We have not had any difficulty since last fall, when he threatened to shoot me, till yesterday.  I have never, never, NEVER, made any threats of violence against him at any time. The subject of difficulty yesterday was about the rent of the house and last fall the subject of difficulty was about his intimacy with my woman.  I have heard that he had told Titus that he would kill me.

Historic Sketch, Settlement of New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY

 Historic Sketch - Settlement of the Town of New Berlin

by John Hyde

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, January 13, 1877

Thomas Sarle, a native of Rhode Island, settled on a river lot a short distance below the Scribner Tavern.  This lot was heavily timbered and presented a formidable undertaking for a new beginner in chopping and dragging and clearing up business preparatory to raising crops.  But he was strong, resolute, and persevering and lived to enjoy the fruits of his industry and the gratification of owning one of the most valuable farms in the town as a reward for his honest labor and frugality.  He lived to a good old age and left his property to his two sons, Elisha [Sarle] and Thomas [Sarle].  The south part of the farm which he gave to Elisha is now [in 1877] owned by A.J. Sage, and the north part, which he gave to his son Thomas remains in the family and is owned by his grandson, a son of Thomas, Jordan Sarle, who is one of the best farmers in all the town.  Order, neatness and regularity is a rule not to be violated in his farming business.

Asa Angell settled on the lot next below the Sarle farm.  He came from Rhode Island, moving his young family on an ox sled, was about four weeks on the road, arrived at the place of his future home sometime in the month of June, and his wife had had her seat in the chair (presented to her by her mother as a wedding gift on the day of her marriage) during the long tedious journey up country and the same chair, afterwards used by her to rock her children during their infancy is now in a good state of preservation and remains as an heirloom in the Angell family when they assemble at the old Angell residence to celebrate the centennial of the day that their ancestors came to the farm.

Mr. Angell was a good neighbor and an exemplary member of society.  He also worked at the trade of a cooper, as well as that of farming, and left a valuable property to the inheritance of his heirs.  The old farm in now [in 1877] owned and occupied by one of his sons.

William Pliny [Phelps] and Joseph Phelps, brothers, settled on river lands adjoining to each other, and some little distance below the Dec. Foote farm.  By their industry, economy and frugality they acquired to themselves valuable farms and in common parlance were considered forehanded farmers. Mr. William Phelps as he advanced in years fancied it his duty to go out among the people and preach the gospel and in accordance with that belief, he occasionally went forth on his self-imposed mission. Whether the seed fell on stony ground or otherwise, is left to conjecture.  He has long since delivered up the stewardship of earthly labors.  The peace and quiet of his declining years were disturbed by a litigious contention forced upon him by his daughter, to whom he had already bestowed much of his possessions, and of her it might be said, "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child." 

Mr. Pliny Phelps having no children to support and having a prudent wife to manage the household affairs, the surplus produce of his farm enabled him to accumulate money which he loaned out at 14 percent interest to his less fortunate neighbors.  He died at a good old age, leaving his property to his relatives, who, perhaps, enjoyed the using of it as much as Mr. Phelps did in gathering it together.

Mr. Joseph Phelps was a good farmer, a sociable, pleasant neighbor, and took great interest in the town business in which he was a careful manager.  He was usually chosen moderator at town meetings and presided with grave dignity and preserved good order on such occasions.  The town offices were separately elected by ballot, except overseers of highways, who were chosen by the uplifted hand.  On town meeting day, business was commenced by the strong loud voice of Mr. Phelps as moderator, proclaiming "the town meeting is now opened, bring forth your votes for Supervisor."  After a suitable time had elapsed for voting as determined by the presiding board of town officers, there might again be heard the strong voice saying, "The ballot box for Supervisor is now closed, prepare your vote for town clerk."  The board then proceeded to count the votes for Supervisor and on ascertaining who was elected, again the authoritarian voice was heard, "You have elected Barnabas Brown your supervisor for the ensuing year; the poll is now open for Town Clerk, bring on your votes."  And in that orderly manner was the business of choosing town officers proceeded in until all the town officers were elected which was generally accomplished by the middle of the afternoon, winding up with good feeling and hilarity.  In these simple days of honest industry before politics, town officers were selected for their fitness for the office and the candidate was never known to ask his neighbor to vote for him.  Town business was transacted with strict economy and no man sought office for its emoluments.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1877 (continued)

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 22, 1877

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, Mr. M.L. Hoyt, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 14, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Thatcher A. Joslyn, Esq., of Boston, Mass., to Miss Paulina E. Newton of Greene.

 Deaths

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 18, Mrs. Sophia [Edwards] wife of Hiram Edwards, aged 43 years.

At Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 14, Robbie [Spencer] infant son of Henry D. and Sarah J. Spencer, aged 7 months.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 21, Mr. Eldredge W. Lewis aged 45 years.

New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, NY, February 24, 1877

Death

Died, In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Saturday, February 17th, 1877, Mr. John Harris, aged 93 years, 1 month, and 1 week.

On the 23rd day of December, Squire Harris was borne to his last home.  Little did those who stood with the brother beside the open grave, amid the sleet and drifting snow of winter think that in eight short weeks, the two, who had lived together for fifty-four years, in this world, would be united in the next.  For six times only had the sun arisen in all its light and glory, when Uncle John met with the sad accident that caused his death, and then, after seven long weeks of pain and suffering he has at last found peaceful rest.  Never was a sound of murmuring heard, not a word of complaint was offered, always tho'tful for those around him.  His mind was bright and active to the last.  

Mr. Harris was the oldest inhabitant of our town, a man of sterling integrity and moral worth.  Being positive in nature, he dealt with men and things from his convictions of right and justice; was active and energetic even in his old age.  Social, kindhearted, and worthy of the esteem and friendship of all.  He was much respected and liked by all who knew him.  He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and the oldest Mason in the State of New York.  He had lived to bury the bride of his youth and five children, but his last days were blessed with the fond and loving care of the wife of thirty-nine years and the devotion of the last daughter and two grandchildren.  But one brother now remains, Harvey Harris, aged 81 years: the last of eleven children.  Father and mother, brother and sister have one by one been gathered to that 'beautiful home" where the footstep never falters, where the eye never grows dim, and where death never parts the loved ones.  

Around the life of Mr. Harris there clusters no associations of desolation or ruin, but his memory is rather like some "enchanted temple, unspotted by profane hands;" "Like the sun, his life seemed largest at its setting."  Enshrined in the hearts of all who knew him well, his loss is widely felt and most sincerely.  Not a doubt or a fear clouded his last hours, and we doubt not that glad welcome from spirit friends broke upon his listening ear, before his gentle spirit had freed itself from earth.  "Tis blessed to go when so ready to die."

"One by one / We too shall come to the river side / One by one / We are nearing its shores each eventide / One by one."

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 24, 1877

Marriage

DEAN - TUTTLE:  At the parsonage of the M.E. Church in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Allie R. Dean to Mrs. Arvilla M. Tuttle, both of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

ROGERS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], on the 15th inst., Mrs. Theodosia Powell [Rogers] wife of the late Amedad Rogers, aged 32 years and 5 months.

ANDREWS:  The remains of Mr. Isaac S. Andrews, who died in Fulton [Oswego Co. NY], on the 20th inst., were brought to this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on Wednesday evening and funeral services were held in the Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon.  An appropriate discourse was preached by Rev. G.R. Burnside from John III, 20:  "Beloved, now are we the sons of God; and it doth not yet appear what we shall be; but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is."  Mr. Andrews was a native of this village and had resided here most of the time until about a year and a half ago, when he went to Fulton and engaged in the service of D.E. Mason & Co. manufacturers in that village, as bookkeeper.  he had been in failing health for some time but was not considered seriously ill until the latter part of January, when a diagnosis of his disease discovered it to be past remedy.  He died of consumption.  Deceased was of amiable disposition, social temperament and had troops of friends who mourn his death.  His employers at Fulton, Messrs. D.E. Mason & Co., accompanied the remains to this village and attended their interment.  They speak of him as accurate, competent, and faithful in his clerkship and as one whose loss is not easily filled.  He leaves a widow who is in ill health, and to whom this bereavement bears with unusual affliction.  She and the widowed mother have the heartfelt sympathies of the community.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 24, 1877

Marriages

MOON - SHAW:  In Bainbridge [Chenanog Co. NY], Feb. 22, 1877, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Mr. James B. Moon of West Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Shaw of Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY].

GRANNIS - DOOLITTLE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 19, 1877, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Allen Grannis of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Alice Doolittle of Bainbridge.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 22, 1877

Marriage

At Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. L. Casier, Alonzo Filkins and Miss Caroline Grinder, both of Stark, Herkimer Co., N.Y.

Deaths

At Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 10th, Catharine Pettengill in her 86th year.

In West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Feb. 12th, Mary [Olin], widow of the late Wm. Olin, aged 74 years 6 months.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1877 (continued)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 21, 1877

Marriages

KNEFF - FRENCH:  At the residence of Wm. Kneff, in Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 18, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Samuel J. Kneff of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], and Mrs. Betsy French of Guilford.

Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] has had a wedding in town partly, I understand from the Effects of the Centennial.  Mr. Davis of Philadelphia, to Miss Mary Blackman of Columbus.  Miss Blackman has been a teacher in Chicago for several years past.  She has the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY]:  On Wednesday of last week a party of a few invited guests assembled at the house of Russel Coats, just out of town, to witness the marriage of Mr. Myron M. Perkins of South Otselic to Miss Elena Coats of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].  The ceremony which united the two hearts into one was impressively and beautifully performed by the Rev. H.C. Leach of this place.  The happy couple received the warm congratulations of friends and after a merry, social hour or so, during which ample and elegant refreshments were served and the company retired, each one with kind wishes for the health and prosperity of the newly wedded pair.

Deaths

HILL:  At Crystal Lake, Ill., Dec. 29th, 1876, Mrs. Ellen L. Hill, wife of William Hill, aged 45 years.  Mrs. Hill was daughter of William and Abbey Champlin, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

FLOWERS:  Mrs. John Flowers of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], died last Thursday morning at 2 A.M.  The funeral services were held at the Union Church in this village Sunday at 12 A.M., the 18th inst.  Rev. Mr. Jones officiated, and his discourse was listened to by an attentive and appreciative audience.  Mrs. flowers had been the unfortunate victim of incessant pain for nearly eighteen months, and during that time her piteous condition has often been chronicled in the columns of the Union and Telegraph.  But English language is inadequate to express and the imagination too feeble to picture the terribleness of the suffering she endured, disease had filled her flesh with pain, changed her countenance and wore her away.  Her affliction had afforded no comfort to her family and connections and every hope of earthly felicity to her was blasted and time after time she had expressed a desire to die, but a peaceful conscience and joyful hope enabled this Christian mother to bear trials and infirmities and even to meet death with fortitude and comfort.  The residue of months she has been invalid and deprived of meeting the Lord and his servants in his sanctuary, seemed to her sorrowful, but now she has been removed to a more glorious assembly to behold His glory more fully and praise hm in more exalted strains while her body is in the grave returning to dissolution.  GS.T.

Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY]:  This community was deeply shocked by the announcement last Thursday night of the sudden decease of Andrew Bellinger, caused by the second attack of paralysis.  He was first attacked on the night of the 7th, when the whole of his right side became powerless.  It also left him speechless.  His funeral was held on the 18th, at the Christian Chruch, of which he was a member and was largely attended, though the day was cold and extremely rough.  A feeling address was delivered by the pastor Rev. Steven Adriance.  Mr. Bellenger had long been a resident of this place, as he occupied the large farm previously owned by his father Phillip Bellinger, Jr., who was formerly from the Mohawk valley and whose descendants have been identified with this place.  He will be greatly missed by his many friends and acquaintances.  In cases of sickness or trouble all through this section, he was one of the first to heartily offer assistance and thus endeared himself. 

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 24, 1877

Marriages

SACKETT - CRANDALL:  At the Methodist Church in Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] Wednesday evening Feb. 21st by Rev. L.C. Haves, Mr. Charles  H. Sackett and Miss Bell Crandell, all of Plymouth.

COOLY - BEACH:  At South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, by Rev. H.C. Leach, George A. Cooly of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Susie M. Beach of Pharsalia.

BOYDEN - FRINK:  February 21st, by Rev. S. Scoville, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Murray B. Boyden of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] and Anna E. Frink of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

DUNNING  - FRINK:  At McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th, inst. by Rev. Cyrus Steere, Mr. James Dunning and Miss Janette Frink all of McDonough.

DILLENBECK - STANLEY:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] at the house of the bride's father, on the 31st ult., by Rev J.L. Webster, Mr. Frank Dillenbeck and Miss Annie D. Stanley, all of German.

ATKINS - WILCOX:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], at the Methodist Parsonage, Feb. 14th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. I.D. Atkins and Miss Jennie A. Wilcox, all of Smyrna.

FISH - JONES:  In Smyrna [Chenanog Co. NY], February 22d, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Sheldon W. Fish and Miss Sate H. Jones.

The many friends of Theron Philley Esq. of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] met at his house on the evening of February 5th, 1877, to celebrate his 20th wedding anniversary.  It was a very pleasant and enjoyable gathering.  Near one hundred persons partook of a bountiful oyster supper.  Four clergymen were present - Turner, Webster, Barrows and Burnside.  Instead of receiving a fee each gave their part to increase the number of presents presented to Mr. Philley and wife.  $70.00 was received.

Deaths

RICE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 21, Miss Betsey Rice, aged 80 years.

Miss Betsey Rice who has been living with Mr. Asa Wilber, died on Wednesday of this week. She has been blind for twelve years past and lately been afflicted with consumption.

ANDREWS:  In Fulton, N.Y. [Oswego Co.] of consumption Feb. 20, 1877, Isaac H. Andrews aged 37 years 4 months 20 days.  Deceased was the last remaining brother of Dr. Andrews, of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

SPENCER:  Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spencer of Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], recently met with the saddest of bereavements in the death of their only child, a boy seven months old.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 21, 1877

Deaths

Death of Simon G. Throop

The Scranton Republican says: Here [Stroudsburg, PA] he led for the most part a retired life, content to pass the evening of his days amid the quiet beauty of the pleasing landscape which lies in that prosperous town.  Deceased was a congenial, cultured, companionable Christian gentleman, in faith an Episcopalian, but a man of broad and liberal views on all subjects.  He was frank and free in giving expression to his convictions, regardless of consequences, and it is said that he did not have a single enemy in the world.   

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1877 (Continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 22, 1877

Marriages

CURTIS - CLINTON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Charles C. Curtis of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary V. Clinton of German [Chenango Co. NY].

Golden Wedding:  The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Webb of East Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding on Thursday, the 15th inst., at their residence.  Upwards of forty persons partook of an excellent supper, which they contributed.  Mr. Webb knew nothing of the affair until the party surprised him and was again as agreeably surprised on being presented with a silver mounted cane, suitably engraved.  His good wife was also remembered, receiving a set of silver forks and dessert spoons.  After supper an hour or so was spent riding downhill on the crust.  Some took sleds, others tin pans, and one lady took the server that was used at the wedding 50 years ago.  A large sleigh was also used in which the old gentleman took a seat.  On the whole it was a most pleasant and enjoyable occasion.  Among those present, was John Rorapaugh and wife, of Cayuga Co. who have since returned home.  Oxford Times.

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Nash, of our village, were the recipients on the evening of the 10th inst., of a pleasant surprise upon the part of their many friends, accompanied with rare presents as testimonials of their regards and in commemoration of the anniversary of their wedding.  It was well in the evening and the worthy couple were quietly enjoying their accustomed parlor music when the doorbell announced the unexpected arrival of some thirty "intruders," who, despite the apparent discomfiture of the host and hostess, joyously "held the fort" for several hours, the entire satisfaction of all.  Mr. and Mrs. Nash, after recovering from the natural embarrassment of the "onslaught," awoke to a full enjoyment of the occasion and now take pleasure in expressing their sincere thanks for the kind attention as well as tokens of respect.

Deaths

KING:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 20th, Adelia [King] wife of John Willard King, aged 57 years, 8 months and 4 days.  Funeral services will be held at her late residence int he east part of the town on Friday, at 11 o'clock A.M.

ENSWORTH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 12th, Lydia Ann [Ensworth] wife of Nathaniel Ensworth, aged 72 years.

IVES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Feb. 12th, Miss Melinda Ives, aged 78 years.

PALMATER:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 12th, at the residence of her father, Jason I. Belden, Helen L. [Palmater] wife of Charles Palmater, of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], aged 18 years 10 months and 14 days.

HARRIS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 17th, Mr. John Harris, aged 93 years.

BELLINGER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 15th, Mr. Andrew P. Bellinger, aged 60 years.

SULLIVAN:  In Afton [Chenanog Co. NY], Feb. 11, Clara Belle [Sullivan] only child of E.W. Sullivan, aged 3 years.

ABBOTT:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 11th, Rev. A.G. Abbott, aged 78 years.

BURNS:  Mr. Frank Burns died in this village [Sherburne, Chenanog Co. NY], February 14th, from a severe attack of epilepsy, which lasted several hours previous to his death.

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A Brooklyn paper of the 16th inst. contains the following announcement of the death of Samuel Jeffery, M.D., father of Rev. Reuben Jeffery, pastor of the Marcy Avenue Baptist Church, of that city.  Rev. Mr. Jeffery is well known in this community, and is a son-in-law of the late Hon. John F.  Hubbard, Sr.

"The Marcy Avenue Baptist Church was brilliantly illuminated last evening, and many members of the congregation assembled in the auditorium.  Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the birth of Rev. Reuben Jeffery, D.D., the pastor. The members of the church had made preparations for an appropriate celebration of the event, and the large and brilliant gathering was the result.  Several tokens of affection had been prepared by the congregation.  Among them was a magnificent basket of flowers, which reposed on a table before the pulpit. It was oval in form.  The exotics were arranged in a manner to bring into prominence the beauty of each blossom.  There were tea roses, camellias, moss roses, pinks, ferns, violets and other fine flowers.  Set in forget me nots on either side were the dates "1827-1877", the time of birth and anniversary.  One of the other gifts with which the pastor was to be presented was a check for several hundred dollars. the audience had been assembled but a short time when intelligence reached the church that Dr. Jeffery had met with a deep affliction.  The fact was announced that the aged father of the pastor had died suddenly.  Of course, the projected entertainment was out of the question, and it was accordingly postponed.  After conversing some time about the sad event and expressing the deepest sympathy with Dr. Jeffery, the congregation dispersed. The anniversary celebration will probably not take place before two weeks.

"Samuel Jeffery, M.D., the deceased father of the pastor of the Marcy Avenue Baptist Chruch, was a native of Leicester, Eng., and at the time of his death had reached the advanced age of eighty-six years.  After securing a fine education he adopted the medical profession and was regarded as an eminent physician.  About forty years ago he came to this country and settled in the Village of Geneva, Ontario County, N.Y. where he acquired an extensive practice.  A few [years] ago, he removed to Illinois and took up his residence near Chicago.  His advanced age obliged him to discontinue the practice of his profession.  About three months since he came to Brooklyn to visit his son.  Up to the time of his death he was at the residence of Dr. Jeffery, No. 278 Madison Street.  Two weeks ago, he attended services in the church.  A week since he was taken slight ill and suffered from a severe cold.   His life terminated peacefully at four o'clock yesterday afternoon.  His death was caused by old age."

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Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  Death has cast its shadows over our community during the past few days and gathered home in its harvest three of our most respected Citizens.  Of these, the wife of our estemed townsman, Mr. John McLean, died quite suddenly on the 10th, after some months of feeble health, aged about 41 years.  Mrs. McLean was a native of our place, the daughter of Andrew Bradbury, Esq., and universally respected by all who knew her for her kindness of heart and amiable disposition.  In their sad bereavement the husband and three young daughters received the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends.  Also, on the morning of the 11th, Mrs. Nathaniel Ensworth, just west of our village and Miss Malinda Ives of this place each aged about 72 years.  Both of these lady residents were natives of this vicinity, and lived to witness many changes in our section, and died respected and lamented by all who knew them.

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The Oxford Times of Wednesday makes the following mention of the death of a former respected resident of that village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

"Hon. Simon G. Throop, well known and kindly remembered by many of the old residents in this vicinity, died at Stroudsburg, Pa., on the 17th inst., aged eighty-seven years. Deceased was born at Kinderhook, N.Y. January 4th, 1790, and lived many years in the family of Martin Van Buren, with whom he studied law.  Subsequently he removed to this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] and entered into the practice of the legal profession.  In 1818 he was elected to the State Legislature, and at the time of his death was the oldest ex-member of that body.  He was a member of the first board of Trustees of Oxford Academy and took an active interest in the affairs of that institution.  He was an intimate friend of the Hon Henry R. Mygatt and was much respected by all who knew him in early days of our village and his many virtues were often mentioned.  in 1842 he removed to Honesdale, where he continued to practice his profession, and in 1856 to Stroudsburg, where he was Associate Judge of the county Court for one term."

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A sad and singular accident occurred in the family of Dr. D.D. Chase, in this village, last Thursday evening, which resulted in the death of his youngest child, a little boy named Earl [Chase], aged one year and four months.  It seems that after the child was undressed for the night, its mother gave it some popcorn in a cup and while eating it commenced crying and strangling.  It was supposed at first that a kernel of the corn had got into its windpipe.  The child, however continued to grow worse, its respiration assuming a croupy form.  Dr. Mead was called, but no ordinary means seemed to relieve the difficulty.  On Saturday it was thought best to resort to the surgical operation of tracheotomy, in hope of saving the child's life.  This was performed by Dr. Mead, assisted by Dr. Avery, of Norwich.  After cutting into larynx, the surgeon found an open safety pin, the point of which had penetrated the vocal cord, and which nothing but surgery could remove.  Unfortunately, the operation did not save the child's life as suffusion of blood soon caused death by suffocation.  It is supposed the child took the pin from its mother's dress unknown to her and put it in its mouth and it slipped down its throat.  It is a sorrowful event opt its afflicted parents and a caution to all who have the care of young children.  Morrisville Observer

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1877 (continued)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 17, 1877

Marriages

BARNARD - HALE:  At the residence of the bride's mother Feb. 15th, 1877, by the Rev. Samuel Scoville, Charles E Barnard and Mary E. [Hale] daughter of the late Nelson H. Hale, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

ROBERTS - GROSS:  At the Baptist Parsonage, in Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 11th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Levi E. Roberts of Port Crane, Broome Co., N.Y. to Miss Mary E. [Gross], of Greene, N.Y.

WILLSON - WILLIAMS:  At New Boston, Mass., at the house of the bride's mother, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 31st, Mr. D.J. Willson of Jacksonville, Mich. formerly of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Adell C. Williams of the former place.

ADAMS - PITTS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 14th, 1877, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Delos Adams to Miss Cornelia Pitts, all of Otselic.

Columbus, Chenango Co. NY:  Mr. and Mrs. George Blackman received a new son-in-law last Thursday.  Miss Mary [Blackman] was the bride, the groom, a Mr. Davis of Philadelphia.

Otselic, Chenango Co. NY:  On Sunday evening last, Mr. Eugene Turner of Otselic and Miss Ida Burdick of Georgetown [Madison Co. NY] were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock.  Report says the parties have gone to New York.  We congratulate them.

Deaths

ANDREWS:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], Jan. 30th, Mary A. [Andrews], wife of Rensselaer Andrews and mother of Mrs. Fred Graham, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 65 years.

BARBER:  In Otselic [Delaware Co. NY], Feb. 9th, 1877, of consumption, Daniel Barber aged 50 years 5 months and 23 days.

DIXSON:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Jan. 23d, 1877, Eddie B. [Dixson] son of R.H. and L. Dixson, aged 1 year and 1 month.

PALMATER:  South Plymouth, Chenanog Co. NY:  The many friends of Chas. Palmater's wife, who admired and loved her gentle, artless ways, will be pained to learn that she died at her father's the 12th inst.  How sad that so soon her bridal robe should be exchanged for the shroud!.

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NEWKIRK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Friday, the 9th inst. after a lingering illness, Miss Mary [Newkirk], daughter of Lemuel Newkirk, aged 30 years.

The following is an extract from remarks made by Rev. Mr. Crydenwise in connection with her funeral services, published by request of friends:

For the comfort of friends, as a lesson for the young, and for the glory of Christ I wish to speak these words of this dear sister whom we bury today.  For a number of years, she was a regular, faithful attendant upon our Sabbath School and for a time a teacher of a class in the same.  She early discovered an active, clear, studious mind, which from years of earnest application to books and study gave her an education, a culture and intelligence of the no common order.  

She was an intelligent, practical, common sense young lady, whom to know intimately was to love and admire and whose death makes a void which not everyone can fill.

Cultured, intelligent, virtuous and good as she was, still, like ten thousand others, until a short time since she neglected to fully surrender her soul to Christ.  Last Monday night she sent for me.  As I knelt by her bedside I said "Well, sister Mary, how do you feel?"  "Oh" said she, "I am wearied, wasted, suffering and to die, and I have no hope."  Catching me eagerly by the hand, she said, "Can't you - won't you pray for me?"  I said "Yes, Mary, but you must pray for yourself."  "O!" said she, "I can't, I can't."  "But," said I, "you can.  You may whisper your want into the ear of God. You may come to Him in simple words.  As you would come to your mother, you may tell Him you are poor, lost, suffering, and he will hear, help and save you."  "O!" said she, "If I only could, but I can't, I can't!  I read some of those precious words, "Come unto me all ye that labor, and are heavy laden and I will give you rest."  "Him that cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out." "Whosoever shall call on the name of the lord shall be saved."  As best I could I prayed with her and tried to tell her the way of simple trust.  As I left, she said, "Will you ask the people in the Church to pray for me?"  And some of you know what earnest prayer went up to God for her.  After I had gone, her friends heard her, in substance, offer the following prayer:  "Dear, blessed Lord, forgive that I have so long slighted Thy Grace.  I have passed in and out from Thy Sanctuary unimpressed by the Gospel sermons.  Wilt thou accept the remnant of this imperfect life.  Thou hast promised that Thou wilt in no wise cast out one that cometh unto Thee.  O, help me to come unto Thee aright.  Living or dying, let me be wholly Thine.  O, dearest lord, Thou seemest afar off. Reach out Thy had and claim this feeble hand of flesh.  Let me feel, as I near the dark river, that Thou wilt lead me safely to the other side.  O, Lord God, Thou who are able to save, save this poor, dying creature."

Now, dear friends, do you wonder that after such a prayer, peace and rest came to her soul, and that when I visited her the next morning, I found her trusting, resting, saved.  You will not be surprised that a great change came over her.  That her death was an evident going to sleep in Christ.  That she died with the words "Precious Jesus" upon her lips.

I want now to say to every unconverted, unsaved soul, If Mary Newkirk, so pure, so amiable, so correct, needed to seek and obtain, with strong crying and tears, the saving grace of God, what action is demanded of you?  If Mary Newkirk, who gave so much of time to study, to self-improvement, and of loving devoted service to her brother and others, yet needed to weep, pray and repent over a misspent life, how ought you to weep and repent?  I pray God that upon all classes, but especially upon the young, the lesson of her life and death may not be lost.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, February 14, 1877

Death

ALLIS:  In Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 2d, Mary White [Allis] wife of Jere Allis, aged 83 years and 8 months.

Mrs. Allis was for many years a resident of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], known in her home as the affectionate wife, the more than beloved mother, and in all of life, the comforter of the distressed, the friend of the poor, a kind neighbor, and a true Christian.  Her reward is that of the righteous.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, February 17, 1877

Marriage

Another wedding took place at Guilford [Chenanog Co. NY], on Tuesday evening at the residence of Aaron Bradley.  The happy couple were Mr Seth Phillips and Mrs. Amlia G. Beebee all of Guilford, N.Y.  Rev. P. Griffin officiated on the occasion.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, February 15, 1877

Deaths

At Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 12th, 1877, Alson Preston in the 74th year of his age.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 8th, Mrs. Deborah Baker aged 75 years.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Feb. 4th, Eugene [Todd], only son of Jas. E. and Adaline Todd, aged 12 years.

At Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], January 28th, Freeman O. Warren, a native of this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] in the 44th year of his age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1877 (Continued)

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, February 14, 1877

Deaths

Mrs. George Curtis a venerable lady residing at White Store [Chenango Co. NY], was buried Feb. 11th.  Rev. Mr. Barnard and the well-known Elder Chamberlin officiated.  Rev. Mr. Chamberlin said that over fifty years ago he came into Unadilla Valley when Mrs. Curtis was a youthful bride.  She was among the last of the friends of those years.  They were gone.  Their children and their children's children filled their places.  Such is life.  The large congregation assembled at the funeral, proved the great respect in which the deceased was held by the community.

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Philo Robinson well known to the older citizens of this county [Chenango Co. NY], died at Ecorse, Mich, on the 2d inst. at the advanced age of 86 years.

Mr. Robinson was born in Stockbridge, Mass.  In his early youth he removed to Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] where he lived until the spring of 1856, when he moved to Homer [Cortland Co. NY] where he remained until the fall of 1862.  He then moved west with his son, living with him at Toledo and Ecorse until his death.

He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and ability, of high moral character, genial disposition, scrupulous integrity, and an active spirit which prompted him to participate in all efforts to promote the general welfare of society.  In 1841, he was appointed Associate Judge of this County, a position which he held for years with credit to himself and honor to the County.  In Sherburne as well as throughout the entire county where he was known, he was greatly loved and respected, as well indeed in the places in which he more recently resided.

His son, William Robinson, will be remembered by many of our middle-aged people as an esteemed popular teacher of theirs while Principal of the Norwich Academy.

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A shocking and fatal accident occurred on Friday morning at Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] by which Gabriel Rathbone of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] met with a horrid death.  He was in the employ of the D.&H.C. Company as brakeman, and while backing in on a sidetrack to make a connection of three "flats" to a "gondola" standing on the end of the rear car, within a few feet of the gondola, he jumped forward to the ground, having in his hand a coupling pin.  He fell across the rails and one car passed over him, crushing and mangling his legs in a fearful manner.  The engine was at once stopped and the poor fellow was placed upon the car and taken down to the depot and from thence to the Delaware House, where physicians were quickly summoned, Drs. White of Sidney and Meachem of Bainbridge.  Nothing could be done to save his life.  He died in great agony about two hours after the accident.  He leaves a hard-working mother to mourn his death.  

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The severe attack of illness of the aged and lamented Mr. Harry Per Lee, mentioned in my items last week, was unexpected, and when the sad intelligence of his sudden death reached our ears, it seemed almost incredible.  Mr. Per Lee did not apparently show any peculiar symptoms to indicate more than his usual infirmity, consequent of advanced years, until Tuesday morning at the store, he was taken then in a sleigh and carried to the residence of Mrs. Cuyler Per Lee, where immediate attention and excellent care was employed to alleviate his sufferings.  Late in the afternoon the pain nearly subsided and he was able to walk out and inhale the fresh air once more, and hopes were manifested of his sure and speedy recovery.  On Wednesday evening he went to his bedroom and retired for the night in his quiet, usual way, and undoubtedly enjoyed a pleasant refreshing sleep till about two o'clock, he awoke, restless and uneasy, and those two last hours he endured, wrestling with the strong messenger of death, must have been to him long and tedious, but at last the time had come when he must bid adieu to friends and try the realities of another world, and last of all, "Death was swallowed up in Victory through Christ our Lord."

The funeral services were held at the Universalist Church, last Saturday, at 11 A.M., where many friends and relatives assembled to pay their last tribute of respect and love to the memory of the deceased.  The services were conducted by the Rev. E.W. White of Hamilton. The text selected for the solemn occasion was from Revelation 14th chapter, 13th verse:  "Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them."  Brother White's discourse was carefully and attentively listened to and did credit to his reputation and theme.  After the conclusion of his remarks and the choir had sung, the lid of the coffin was removed and an invitation was given out for all persons who desired to view the remains of "Uncle Harry" for the last time. The invitation was accepted, and many took their last look to bid farewell to those familiar features forever.  

"Then there was a tear for him who died, / A mourner o'er the humblest grave, / And many swelled the funeral cry, / But, he triumphs with the saved."

The remains were then conveyed to the cemetery and then it was lowered into the silent grave to await the final resurrection.

Mr. Per Lee was born in Dutchess County [NY] in the year 1792 and at an early period of his life he became considerably interested in a series of revival meetings that were being carried on in a church near where he was then living, there the Gospel Truth was forcibly impressed upon his mind that he was a great sinner and finally resulted in his thorough conversion and consecration to God.  Soon after this he united with the Presbyterian Chruch, where he remained a true Christian and a brilliant member for many years.

About the year 1853 he left Dutchess County and came to North Norwich to live and made his home with relatives and with the exception of an interval of three years that he was in his native county, he has been a resident of this village, twenty-five years up to the time of his death, and these many years that the was a citizen in this community, it evidently was not his aim and object to shine in wealth and popularity.  His practical experience had taught and convinced him what was most useful and enabled a man to do the greatest good, a character therefore for probity and discretion was far more desirable than worldly possessions or pleasures, nay than the renown of shining talents and splendid performances.  But "a name in the book of life" was the only distinction that would prove finally advantageous.

This was his felicity, and his experience and conduct proved it, and for this reason can his relatives, friends, and acquaintances, rejoice in the thoughts of his death as a removal from sorrow and fear, affliction and disease, and an entrance upon the full enjoyment of all, which he had here loved and thirsted after.  Mr. Per Lee had obtained and preserved an incalculable number of variable friends by cultivating a friendly disposition and acting in a faithful, generous and beneficent manner, and the friends whom God had raised up to him and who were attached to him for his true piety and integrity cleaved close to him in his afflictions and this friendship still remains invariable and shall not be dissolved in death but shall endure forever.  The good examples, pious discourses, wise instructions, fervent prayers and zealous good works that this aged veteran Christian has left this little community of ours, is so indelibly stamped on the memory of his friends as to be ever fresh, and full of meaning and expression and will prove a memento all through our lives, and give strength and encouragement as we journey on toward that rest where he has been taken and when we pass through the valley and shadow of death we can be able to shake hands with him in a hearty welcome on the other shore.

"Then let us, 'midst pleasure and woe, / Still for Heaven our spirit prepare, / And shortly we also shall know / what Uncle Harry is doing there.

G.S.T.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, February 17, 1877

Marriages

SPAULDING - BOOTH:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Sanford, N.Y. [Broome Co.], February 8th, 1877, by the Rev. J.D. Bloodgood, Mr. Willis E. Spaulding of Columbus, Chenango County, N.Y. and Miss Albina Booth of the former place.

DAVIS - BLACKMAN:  At the residence of the bride's father in Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Feb. 15, 1877, by the Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. C. Sheldon Davis of Philadelphia and Miss Mary E. Blackman of Chicago.

Deaths

BURNS:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst., Mr. Frank Burns aged 60 years.

HILL:  At Crystal Lake, Ill, December 29th, 1876, Mrs. Ellen L. Hill, wife of William Hill, aged 45 years.  Mrs. Hill was daughter of William and Abey Champlin, formerly of this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

SCOVILLE:  At West Junction, February 7th, 1877, Mrs. Elizabeth Scoville, aged 84 years.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, February 1877 (Continued)

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, February 15, 1877

Marriages

SMITH - SMITH:  At the home of the bride's mother, No. 41 Pierpont St., Brooklyn, Feb. 7th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. J Roof Smith of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia C Smith, youngest daughter of the late Col. Elisha B. Smith.

TURNER - BURDICK:  In Georgetown [Madison Co. NY], Feb. 12th, by Rev. E. Holroyd, Mr. Eugene Turner of Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ida A. Burdick of Georgetown.

MARBLE - THORP:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 5th, at the home of the bride, by Rev. Stephen Adriance, Mr. nelson D. Marble of Otselic Centre [Chenango Co. NY], to Mrs. Mary A. Thorp of North Pharsalia.

TROY - HUDSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, by Rev. Father Harrigan, Mr. Patrick Troy to Miss Mary Hudson, both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

LORD - BARBER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. John Lord to Miss Irene Barber, both of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

O'CONNOR - MAXEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 7th, by Rev. Father Ludden, Mr. Edward O'Connor to Miss Bridget Maxey, both of Sherburne.

The marriage of Edward O'Connor to Miss Bridget Maxey, both of this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], which took place in St. Malachi's Church, Wednesday evening last, has been the occasion of much flattering in social circles.  A large assemblage of people representing all our different denominations was in attendance to witness the ceremonies which were highly interesting and impressive.  The counsel given by Father Ludden to the wedded couple was excellent and listened to with much respect.  After the knot was tied, the happy pair wended their way to the depot, where they took the 7 o'clock PM train for Utica. The proceed then to Albany, and from Albany to New York, when, after a short stay with friends, they will return home and settle down to the realities of wedded life  We wish them continual sunshine - few shadows.

Deaths

NEWKIRK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 9th, Mary E. [Newkirk] daughter of Lemuel Newkirk, aged 30 years.

SAYLES:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 11th, Diana A. [Sayles] wife of Enos B. Sayles, aged 40 years.

WINTERS:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 2d, Mr. Christian Winters, aged 83 years.

KEELEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 7th, Mr. Dennis Keeley, aged 31 years.

McLEAN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 10th, Lydia [McLean] wife of John McLean, aged 41 years.

MOORE:  In Pittston Pa., Feb. 8th, 1877, Nellie J. [Moore] daughter of Rev. S. and Laura J. Moore, aged 8 years and 19 days.

RANSFORD:  In Avoca, Iowa, Jan. 25th, Mariam [Ransford, infant daughter of Hascal Ransford, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

ADAMS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Feb. 7th, Mr. Uriah Adams formerly of Ambler Settlement, Ner Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

ALLIS:  In Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 2d, Mary White [Allis], wife of Jere Allis, aged 83 years and 8 months, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

ROBINSON:  In Ecorse, Mich., Feb. 2d, Mr. Philo Robinson formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] aged 86 years.

RATHBUN:  Gabriel Rathbun, of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], a brakeman on the A&S Railroad, was fatally injured at the yard near the Depot in Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY] on Friday afternoon last.  While backing in on a side track to make a connection of three flats to a gondola standing on the end of the rear car within a few feet of the gondola, he jumped forward to the ground, having in his hand a coupling pin, when he fell across the rails and one car passed over him, crushing and mangling his legs in a fearful manner. He died in great agony about two hours after the accident.

BARBER:  Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  The death of Adna Barber which took place Thursday last, has been expected for some time.  It is but a few days since, that a number of citizens clubbed together and cut and drew him a good supply of wood.  Dropsy was the cause of his death.

KELLEY:  Wallace Kelley, late editor of the Marathon Independent, and a former employee in the office of the Greene American, died in Marathon [Cortland Co. NY] a few days since, of consumption.  Failing health had compelled him to dispose of his paper, and his death is mourned by the community in which he had for years resided.  His funeral was largely attended by the Masons Odd Fellows, Good Templars and Firemen, of which organizations he was an exemplary member.

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CURTIS:  At White Store [Chenango Co. NY], Feb. 8th, Mrs. Nancy Curtis in the 75th year of her age, widow of George Curtis, Esq.

Died:  February 8th, 1877, at the residence of her son, Joseph T. Curtis, in this village [White Store], Nancy Curtis, wife of George Curtis, deceased, in the 75th year of her age.

It is our painful duty to chronicle the death of her who for many years with tender care and willing hand did much to alleviate the sufferings of her husband, who during the last years of his life was a helpless invalid and whose death she survived but two short years.

She was the mother of seven children, six sons and one daughter, a lovely girl, who when she reached women's estate, was the joy of her parents and the pride of all her acquaintances.  At an early age she was wedded to Mr. Horatio P. Angell and soon after made a trip to the West, where Mr. Angell sickened and died.  The bereaved wife came from her western home to the home of her childhood with all her bright hopes hidden under the coffin lid.  A beautiful little daughter came to her arms, to win her back to life and hope, but the same dread disease through which she had watched her husband fastened upon her, and she went down into the dark valley in triumph, leaning upon the Saviour, to whom she had given her young heart. She cheerfully gave up her darling and all the friends who loved her and feel asleep in Jesus. She died January 20th, 1868, at the home of her childhood, aged 24 years.

The sons reached manhood's estate and the sainted mother lived to see them men of principle and earnest workers in the cause of Christ, worthy of a mother's love.  They were all, except one, Oscar H. Curtis, of Oxford, whom time and distance prevented, present at the bedside, when, as the clock upon the shelf slowly, almost mournfully, tolled out upon the stillness of the night the hour of eleven, and she, without a struggle, passed from the supernal to the eternal.

She had retained her consciousness until about three hours before she died, when she sank into a calm, peaceful slumber, from which she did not awake until she awoke in heaven.

Kind friends and relatives could not save / This loving mother form the grave.

The Lord giveth and the Lord Taketh away; / Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Kind friends gathered around her and performed the last sad rites to the departed and when all was over, all that love and sympathy could suggest was done to cheer her mourning friends.

As an excellent wife, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor, few were her compeers and her loss, though long expected, has cast a gloom o'er the entire community, which time will not soon dispel.  

D.W. Redington