Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1877

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 1, 1877

Marriages

HOVEY - BARBER:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, by Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, Mr. George T.  Hovey of Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Eva S Barber of Afton.

STRATTON - McFARLAND:  In South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, by Rev. D. Ballou of Utica, Mr. melville Stratton to Miss Hattie McFarland.

NEWELL - CHURCH:  In Harpersville [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 18th, by Rev. A.W. Cornell, Mr. Albert Newell of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Mary Ida Church of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

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ANGELL - SAGE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22d, by Rev. J.H. Boyce, Mr. Olin T. Angell of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Abbie J. Sage daughter of Nelson Sage, Esq. of South New Berlin.

Editor Chenango Union:  Permit me to say a few words through your journal of a most pleasant affair which occurred at the residence of Mr. Nelson J. Sage about a mile south of this village [South New berlin], on Monday evening, October 22d.  It was the occasion of the marriage of his eldest daughter, Abbie J. to Mr. Olin T. Angell of Guilford Centre.  Weddings are nearly always pleasant, but when every circumstance conspires to make them so, they are especially interesting.  The circumstances on both the part of the bride and groom were seemingly all that could be desired.  On the evening referred to, a large company mostly of relatives, numbering about seventy, gathered to witness the nuptials.  At eight o'clock the bridal pair came into the parlor, which had been decorated for the occasion, and took their stand underneath an archway of evergreens to take upon themselves the solemn obligations of husband and wife.  A brief and fitting ceremony uniting the twain and making them one flesh was pronounced by the pastor of the M.E. Church and an appropriate prayer was offered by the pastor of the Baptist church of this village. Then followed congratulations, hand shakings, salutations, toasts and jokes and abundant refreshments were served in the parlors of our host and hostess.  After these things were over, Rev. Walter Scott at the request of the bride's father, in a few, well-chosen and timely remarks performed the pleasant task, as he termed it, of thanking the relatives and friends in behalf of the bride for the many and valuable presents, enduring tokens of their interest in her welfare and that of her husband. After this, the company soon dispersed to their homes, except a few young ladies who remained to make melody for the newly married couple.  On Tuesday morning the happy pair started on a tour to Niagara Falls and other places of interest.  Many are the prayers and good wishes that will follow them through life's journey.  No young lady could be taken from our social circle who would be more sincerely missed than the bride.  May both she and her husband live long, useful, noble and happy lives.  And when they may gather to celebrate their golden wedding, among other pleasures may many youth rise up to call them blessed.

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Editor Union:  A very pleasant affair took place in our village on last Sunday evening (21st inst.) in form of the wedding of Mr. Bert G. Palmer and Miss Ella A. Morse.  The weather was very unpleasant, a steady rain having fallen all day, but notwithstanding this, at the appointed hour, 6 P.M. the Baptist church was filled with an impatient and eager audience. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion.  The chandeliers and lamps were tastefully trimmed with evergreens.  In the arch over the pulpit hung a garland of flowers forty feet long.  On either side of the pulpit were tables elaborately covered with flowers, ferns and evergreens and a beautiful vase of rare flowers stood upon either side of the Bible.  Over the main aisle, up which the bridegroom and bride passed, was erected a beautiful arch, hung in the top with the "marriage bell."  This was so ingeniously contrived that at the moment the happy pair should be directly underneath it, the bells would chime. At the appointed hour the couple entered, attended by two groomsmen and bridesmaids. The wedding march from Mendelssohn was finely rendered upon the organ by Mrs. Hooker. the ceremony was most solemnly and fittingly pronounced by Rev. I.J.  Bailey, of New Lisbon, formerly pastor of this church who afterwards preached upon the "Bridal of the Lamb."  The couple have the best wishes of their numerous friends.

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Rodman Bates, aged 82, of Amenia [Dutchess Co. NY], and Mrs. Phebe Wilcox, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], aged 68, were married in Dutchess County [NY], recently.  He was groomsman at her wedding fifty years ago.

Deaths

COLLINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 30th, Charles Collins, aged 28 years.

NILES:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, Vanness G. [Niles] son of George and Olvie Niles, aged 7 weeks and 3 days.

GIBSON:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 24th, Edwin Bryant [Gibson] son of Kasson C. and the late Grace W. Gibson, of New York, aged 1 year and 8 months and 13 days.

HILLIARD:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 26th, Mr. Samuel Hilliard, aged 77 years.

BUNNELL:  In Tioga, Pa., Oct. 21st, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bunnell, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] and mother of K.E. Bunnell of that town, in the 57th year of her age.

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McWHORTER:  At Grand Rapids, Mich, Sept. 2d, Dr. David McWhorter, aged 83 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Died, at Grand Rapids, Mich September 2d, 1877, Dr. David McWhorter, aged eighty-three years.  David was born in Hebron, Washington County, N.Y.  His grandfather, Matthew McWhorter, was a member of the colonial Assembly of New York before the revolutionary war.  His father was a farmer in the same County, and David grew up with the scanty privileges afforded by that new and then border region of our country. At the age of seventeen he came to reside with his uncle, a practicing physician in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY].  He remained with him three years, during which time he chose the profession of medicine.  He graduated at the New York Medical Institute, as it was then called. Receiving his diploma, he returned to his uncle's and married Miss Nancy McWhorter, his cousin, and moved to Pitcher, where he remained thirty-three years, during which time he won a leading place in his profession, and so high a place in the esteem of his fellow citizens, that for two successive seasons he represented them in our Legislature  His wife died, and a few years after he married Miss Sarah R Wakeley, daughter of Hon. Ebenezer Wakeley, of this town, by whom he had two daughters, who died a few years after their marriage with Mr. Miner, a gentleman of New York.  After the death of his second wife, he married Miss Sarah Murdock, of Smyrna.  Soon after he made his home in Pitcher, he joined the Baptist Church and was a man of integrity, a wise counselor, and a devoted Christian.  He moved to Grass Lake, in Michigan, in 1848, and devoted his time to his profession, obtaining the good opinion of all with whom he associated.  In 1865, he moved to Grand Rapids, Mich., and connected himself with the Baptist church, of which he died a member and officer, holding the honored position of deacon.  For the last few years, the malady which has taken him away has so preyed upon his physical system as to confine him to his bed most of the time. Each day more fully defined the way of the heavenly, until he left us for the inheritance above.  Two sons and two daughters now mourn his departure.

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Funeral of Ralph Johnson

The funeral of Ralph Johnson on Friday last, although the day was very stormy, was attended from his residence on Broad Street [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], by a large circle of relatives and friends of the deceased and a large concourse of people.

The services were conducted by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, his pastor, and were very impressive.  Rev. Samuel Scoville, during all his residence in Norwich, a near neighbor of Mr. Johnson, spoke feelingly in regard to his noble traits of character and his exemplary Christian life, paying a well-deserved tribute to his excellence and worth.  Rev R.A. Paterson of Binghamton, a former pastor, made appropriate and affecting remarks.  He came as a mourner, not to speak, but to sympathize with the afflicted, and pay a last tribute to the memory of a devoted counselor and friend.  the only daughter, Mrs. Bigalow, of New York, it is greatly to be regretted, was unable from illness to be present.

It was a sad day indeed when so prominent a citizen, when a man so intelligent and observant, of such vast experience and so competent to communicate and instruct, with a mind stored with the accumulated knowledge of current events, secular, political and religious for sixty-seven years, was buried out of sight.

News Item

Spiritual Seance

A number of ladies and gentlemen assembled by invitation in the parlors at the residence of Benjamin Hartwell, Esq., on East Main Street [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], last Monday evening, to witness the manifestations by Mrs. Belle Young, of Washington, D.C., a spiritual medium.  Mrs. Young presided at the piano, giving some fine selections inspired, as she says, by the spirit of the great Mozart.  While playing, the forward legs of the instrument would rise several inches from the floor, and fall again, keeping time with the music.  At times the piano would remain tipped, and upon her invitation, gentlemen exerted their utmost strength to force it to the floor, without success.  Again, she invited as many as chose to sit upon the piano, which request was complied with by several gentlemen - as many as could find seats - when the piano was raised from the floor as before and kept time with her playing.  whether sitting or standing, the result was the same.  How this movement of the piano was accomplished was what puzzled the audience, among whom were some of our village clergy.  Of course, it is claimed by believers to be the work of spirits, but all we can say is, we don't know anything about it.  Mrs. Young is an intelligent lady and made a very favorable impression with those present.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, October 1877 (continued)

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, October 25, 1877

Marriage

At the American Hotel, Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], October 17th, by the Rev. S.P. Way, Mr. Myron Formsbee of South Valley [Cattaraugus Co. NY] and Miss Emma Whipple of Springfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 20th inst., Miss Alma Miranda Crafts.

This venerable and highly esteemed lady was the daughter of Royal Crafts, and her native town was Walpole, N.H.  Most of her early life was spent in Boston among the most highly cultivated people of that city, to some of whom she was related.  She had read much and seen much of society, and with a very retentive memory was a most agreeable conversationist.  Her father moved to this place when she was a young lady, and from that time to the present most of her life was spent in Cooperstown, which she regarded as her home.  She was one of the oldest members of the Presbyterian church.

In Roxbury, Delaware Co. [NY], Oct. 18th, 1877, Mrs. Martha Huchins of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] in the 83d year of her age.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 17, Josiah Farmer, aged 65 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 7, Patrick McGinnis aged 80 years.  He was born in Ireland and came to this country 60 years ago.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, October 26, 1877

Marriages

At Pheonix Mills, Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY], at the home of the bride, Albert S. Knapp of Milford [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Fanny L. Robinson.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 18, by Rev. H. Brotherton, Sanford A Disbrow and Hettie [Brewer] daughter of Alex Brewer.

In the M.E. Church, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 17, by Rev. C.G. Wood, Fred C. Hornshu of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Carrie C. Birdsall, of Unadilla.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 23, by Rev. Samuel Dunbar, Geo. T. Crane and Miss Lucy Gales, both of Binghamton.

At Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 22, at the parsonage by Rev. J.H. Wright, Wm. N. Elwell and Mrs. Polly Burnside, all of Davenport.

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 20, Alpha C. [Treadwell] daughter of Eugene and Victoria Treadwell, aged 2 years, 11 months and three days.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 23, Agnes Douglass daughter of Rev. B.K. Douglass in the 20th year of her age. 

For several years previous to her death, Eva Swart had been accumulating in coin a fund to pay for her coffin.  Last Friday it was handed Mr. McCram, the undertaker.  There was $32.50 in coin of all denominations, dates and countries, the United States being feebly represented.  There were some curious pieces of Spanish and Italian coin.  It shows some pluck to endure adversity and all the time be accumulating a coffin fund.  Not many would do it.

Died, in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], October 20, 1877, Mrs. Chas. Prentice.  She will be mourned for by all who knew her.

A child of Mardecor Knapp about two years of age, fell into a boiler of hot water on Saturday last and was so severely scalded, that it died in a day or two after.

Vital Records, Chenango & Delaware Counties, NY, October 1877 (continued)

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 27, 1877

Death

DALTON:  At Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 14, 1877, Ellen A. [Dalton daughter of Patrick and Ann Dalton, aged 16 years and 6 months.  The flower of the family is stricken in her youth.  One more of earth's noblest is lost to society.

"None knew her but to love her, / None named her but to praise."

The esteem in which she was held was made manifest by a large and sorrowful concourse of funeral attendants.  Innocent and virtuous, having led a Christian life in this world, her happiness and glory is assured in the next.  the sympathy of numerous friends is extended to the bereaved members of the family.  The love of friends for the deceased approached the love of her nearest and dearest relatives.  Sorrow we do feel for our loss, joy we should feel at her gain.

Ellen, we miss thee, / Thy gain is our loss; / Patient unmurm'ring / Thou hast borne thy cross.

When thou wor't with us, / We knew not thy worth; / Gentle and modest, / All smiling and mirth.

Gone now forever, / To no more return;/ While in our sorrow, / We'll heed and we'll learn.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, October 25, 1877

Marriages

HUTCHINSON - IVES:  At the residence of the bride's parents by rev. D.N. Grummon on Thursday, Oct. 25th, 1877, Theodore C. Hutchinson of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Nettie L. Ives of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

HOUGHTON - PRICE:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Sept. 15, 1877, by Rev. J.H. Sumner, Mr. William Houghton of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], by Miss Nellie E. Price of Binghamton.

SHELDON - HAWKINS:  In the Congregational Parsonage, Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. Samuel Johnson, Mr. Charles M. Sheldon of Davenport Centre [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Deliah A. Hawkins of Vallonia Springs [Broome Co. NY].

PINDAR - WARD:  At the residence of the bride's parents, Oct. 17, 1877, by Rev. H.G. Harned, Mr. Silas A. Pindar and Mrs. Elieu A. Ward both of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].

A wedding service was held in the Baptist Church, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY], Sunday evening at 6:30.  The parties were Mr. Gilbert Palmer and Miss Ella Morse.  The bridesmaids and grooms were, S. Merriman and Mary Ainsworth, E.G. Freeman and Rosa Palmer.  The ceremony was quite impressively performed by Rev. I.J. Bailey. The church was beautifully trimmed with evergreens and flowers, and an arch with the traditional marriage bell, under which the happy pair stood. The bride was arranged in a rich dress of Irish poplin, trimmed with brown silk and was the picture of health and beauty.  May their bark shun all the shoals and rocks, and upon which so many fair barks have been wrecked.  An interesting discourse was afterwards delivered by Rev. I.J. Bailey from Rev. 19.7, "For the marriage of the Lamb is come and his wife hath made her's all ready" etc.

On Saturday evening, of last week, there was a great gathering of the many friends of Mr. Henry Elmendorf to witness his marriage with Miss Mary Lewis of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], at Mr. Elmandorf's home, near this village [Walton, Delaware Co. NY].  Special invitations were given to some, others invited themselves.  The crowd numbered hundreds.  A large bonfire was built, a carpet spread in the road on which the parties were placed, and the marriage ceremony was performed in the midst of the excited spectators.  A bountiful supply of wedding cake was distributed after which the friends of the bride and groom adjourned to a neighboring house for a social dance.  Walton Chronicle

Deaths

SMITH:  In the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], opposite Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 22d, Kimbal Smith aged 68 years.

IRELAND:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], oct. 22d, 1877, Edward H.P. Ireland, aged 44 years.

COE:  The subject of this sketch, Saxton Coe, died in Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], Sept. 21, 1877.  He was born in New England and possessed many of the characteristics peculiar to the people of that section of the country.  A good constitution, energy and perseverance were some of the qualifications which secured to him a fair share of success.  He has been an inhabitant of this county 76 years and for more than forty years a resident of Sidney and identified with her interests.  Like many of the pioneers of our country he was deprived of many of the privileges and advantages which we of a later generation so freely enjoy.   Mr. Coe was a farmer and as such acquired a fair competence and up to the last few days of his life had charge of his own affairs although unable to perform the arduous labors of the farm.  He was for many years an earnest and consistent member of the M.E. Church and one of its heaviest burden bearers, but when age and infirmity came slowly but surely upon him, and his counsels were no more sought and heeded as in former years, he quietly withdrew from the more active services of the church, leaving those who were younger and stronger to "bear the heat and burden of the day," as he had done in his time.  Still, he was not unmindful of his obligations, and continued to contribute of his substance for the support of the cause he had espoused in earlier years.  In a ripe old age, he passed to that rest for which he so often sighed and to that bourne from whence no traveler returns.  He leaves a wife, now totally blind, waiting the summons to call her home, a son, Chauncey Coe and a daughter, Mrs. Evans, residents of this vicinity.  His funeral was largely attended on Sabbath and his remains deposited in Prospects Hill Cemetery.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 24, 1877

Marriage

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], October 23d, by Rev. J.H. Robinson, Mr. Joseph A. Kelley of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Ella M. Holmes of Delhi.

Deaths

At Carpenter's Eddy [Delaware Co. NY], suddenly, October 11, of heart disease, Silas G. Maxwell in the 69th year of his age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 31, 1877

Sudden Death of Jeffrey H. Champlin, Esq.

Last Wednesday evening, Oct. 14th, we were startled on receiving a telegram announcing the death of J.H. Champlin of this village at Rondout [Ulster Co. NY] at 7 o'clock that evening of apoplexy.

At 2 o'clock that day, Mr. C. and wife took passage on the cars for New York, intending to stay that night in Rondout, and the next morning to proceed to New York - he to buy goods and his wife to receive treatment for an affection of the eyes.  He was apparently well and soon after reaching Rondout was attacked with apoplexy and soon after breathed his last.

Mr. Champlin was born in New Kingston R.I. in 1812, and when he was five years old moved with his parents into the town of Jefferson [Schoharie Co. NY], a few miles from this village [Stamford, Delaware Co. NY] and resided on a farm many years.  He taught the district school in this village when he was a young man.  He married a daughter of St. Ledger Conley, and Mrs. H.S. Wood is their only child.

He resided in Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] many years, was a justice of the Peace in that town and in 1854 was the soft-shell Democratic candidate for Assembly and was defeated by Ezekiel Miller, Whig, by 79 majority.

He sold his farm in Harpersfield in 1856 and came to this village [Stamford] and commenced the mercantile business.  In 1857 his daughter was married and soon after that he sold out and removed to Rondout and carried on the mercantile business about four years.  He returned to Stamford at the expiration of that time, and again engaged in trade.  In February 1869, his store was burned.  He built a new one and has been successfully engaged in trade up to the time of his decease.

He was at the time of his death and has been for many years, a Justice of the Peace, a trustee of the Stamford Seminary, a member of the Board of Trustees of the village since its incorporation, and an executor of several unsettled estates.  He was a member of Delta Chapter, No. 185, Royal Arch masons.  He was an enterprising and useful citizen, and his loss is irreparable.  He was a man of strict integrity, good business qualifications and the community lose in him one of the best men of our day.  Stamford Mirror.

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

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 27, 1877

Marriages

HANFORD - JUDSON:  At St. Matthew's church, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on Wednesday evening Oct. 10th, 1877, by the Rector, the Rev. C. Pelletreau, Mr. Frank Dayton Hanford and Miss Mary Frank Judson.

GREGORY - HOPKINS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], at the home of the bride's father, Stephen K. Gregory, Oct. 23, by Rev. D.E. Loveridge, Miss Isabel Hallie Gregory of Norwich, to William Frederick Hopkins, formerly of Norwich, now of Munnsville, Madison County [NY].

MONROE - WARNER:  At the home of the bride, Oct. 24, by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, Mr. Willington W. Monroe to Miss Tenie P. Warner, both of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

HOAG:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 15th, Mrs. Estira C. [Hoag] wife of Frederick Hoag, aged 28 years.

ROWE:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 20th(?), Dwight [Rowe] son of David S. and Josephine L. Rowe, aged 1 month and 2 days.

MAIN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], October -?- Meda E. [Main] daughter of Daniel D. and Helen M. Main aged one month and six days.

GALE:  McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  Miss Julia Gale died at her father's on Friday night last of typhoid fever, aged 17 years.  Rev. W. Burnside officiated at the funeral services, which were held at the house.

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DIMMICK:  At the residence of her son-in-law Mr. Albert Aldrich in Amherst, Lorain Co., Ohio, October 14th, Mrs. Rhoanna Adams Dimmick aged 65 years.

Rhoanna Adams was born in the town of Plymouth, Chenango County [NY] June -?- 1812.  Her father Mr. Zadock Adams was one of the first settlers in this county and having a large family consequently she, with her brothers and sisters, nine in number, the most of whom are still living in this vicinity endured the hardships and privation of pioneer life.  At the age of eighteen years, she experienced a change of heart and united with the Congregational Church of Plymouth.

In the Spring -?- she was married to E.B. Dimmick in Plymouth, with whom she lived in the place her nativity -?- when they went to Ohio stopping at Olensted Falls.  Two years after they went to Amherst for a permanent residence.  Her husband died in the year -?- since which her home has been divided between her two daughters, Mrs. Albert Aldrich and Mrs. R. Bastard.  [rest unreadable]

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On Wednesday afternoon the funeral obsequies over the remains of William C. Thurston took place at the residence of his father on Sheldon Street [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  At 2 o'clock P.M., the Odd Fellows of Canasawacta lodge of this place to which deceased belonged, with delegates from DeRuyter, Sherburne, Oxford and other lodges to the number of more than one hundred, with Col. Loomis as Marshall marched from their hall wearing the insignia of mourning, to the residence of deceased.  On the route they were joined by the fire department, consisting of the Rough and Ready's, Alerts and Qui Vives, all under the marshalship of Chief Engineer Edward Greenman, the whole forming a solemn and imposing pageant.  There was a large concourse of people at the house to pay their last sad tribute of respect to the deceased.  Albert Cary had charge of the funeral, and the services were commenced by singing "Gathering Home" by a quartette, followed by a touching prayer by Rev. Mr. Scoville and a most eloquent sermon and consoling address to the mourners after which the friends of the deceased were given an opportunity to take a last fond look upon all that remained of one so dear to them in life.  The pall bearers were selected from the Alert Hose Company and consisted of J.K. Spaulding, Edward Nash, George Nagle, Chas. Watts, Geo. Berry and W.B Andrews, with the remainder of the same company as an escort, preceded by the other fireman and Odd Fellows and followed by the stricken widow and orphan, the bereaved father and mother, the brother and other sorrowing friends, the body was borne to its last place.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 24, 1877

Deaths

HAZZARD:  In Monongahela, Penn., Sept. 3d, Hon T.R. Hazzard.  the deceased was born in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] in 1814.

SMITH:  In Newark Valley, N.Y. [Tioga Co.], on Oct. 9th, Sophia Andrus [Smith] wife of Joel Smith, aged 90 years and 7 months.  She was born in Southington, Conn.

ATWELL:  Joseph L. Atwell a highly respected citizen of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], died suddenly Monday evening.  Saturday while engaged in burning poison ivy on his farm located near Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY], in the town of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY], he was taken with a severe burning in his throat and lungs, which resulted in a fit.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 25, 1877

Marriages

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. John A. Porter and Miss Jennie E Bradley, all of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].

At Elmira [Chemung Co. NY], Oct. 15th, by Rev. Samuel T. Clark, Mr. Charles M. Davis, of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Ida May Seely of Elmira.

In Colesville [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 14th, by Rev. L.F. Ketchum, Mr. Henry Hurlburt to Grace Dibble.

At the same place, by the same, Mr. Geo. Dibble to Mary Alden.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 25, 1877

Marriages

BARROWS - COLEMAN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 20th, Mr. Franklin Barrows of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Julia A. Coleman of Norwich.

DAVIS - WEEKS:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 11th, by Rev. H.N. VanDuesen, Mr. Albert Davis to Miss Helen Weeks, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY]

DERBY - EASTON: In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, by Rev. H.N. VanDuesen, Mr. Albert C. Derby to Miss E.  Melissa Easton.

SHEFFIELD - BECKWITH:  At the residence of Mr. A.C. Beckwith in Utica [Oneida Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. L.D. White, Mr. Charlie W Sheffield of Earlville [Madison Co. NY], to Miss Ida J. Beckwith of Utica.

CHAMBERLIN - STEVENS:  In Wabashaw, Minn., Oct. 12th, by Rev. Mr. Cornell, of the Episcopal Church and brother-in-law of the bride, Mr. H. Augustus Chamberlin of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Miss Cora C Stevens of Tiskiboa, Ill. 

Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY: Gibert Palmer Jr., and Miss Ella Morse, daughter of Frank Morse, were married at the Baptist church at half past six on Sunday night, by Rev. I.J. bailey.  The church was tastefully trimmed for the occasion, including a wedding bell, which softly pealed over the heads of the party as they went in and out.  Gib is a good boy, and we hope that all the days of his wedded life will not be as stormy as the one on which he was married.

Deaths

YARNS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY, Oct. 10th, J. Wesley [Yarns] son of Thomas Yarns, aged 11 months.

GALE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 20th, Julia [Gale] daughter of L. and B. Gale, aged 17 years.

GORDON:  In East Newark, N.J., Oct. 8th, of diphtheria, Nellie [Gordon] youngest daughter of Chas. and Hattie Gordon, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 3 years and 26 days.  Also, Oct. 18th, of membranous croup, George E. [Gordon] youngest child of Charles and Hattie Gordon, formerly of Norwich, aged 11 months and 28 days.  Grandchildren of Bradley F. Weed.

PRENTICE:  Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Lizzie Prentice wife of Charles Prentice, died on Saturday morning last.  Mrs. Prentice was a young woman whose many amiable qualities endeared her to all who knew her, and her death leaves a place vacant that will ever be a sad reminder of pure life, cut off in its morning by the rude hand of Death.  Her funeral takes place today (Monday) at 12 M.

TELFORD:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 20th, Mr. Robert Telford, aged 59 years.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 24, 1877:  Robert Telford, a well-known and respected resident of our town for many years, died at his residence on Piano St. [Norwich], on Saturday morning last of consumption.  His age was about 50 years.  He leaves a family to mourn his loss.  Robert will be missed by many.

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THURSTON:  At the residence of his father, Warren Thurston in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 21st, Mr. William C. Thurston, aged 29 years.

We are pained to record the death of William C. Thurston, who passed away at his father's residence on Sheldon Street at 5 o'clock Sunday morning.  At an early age William came to this place with his father from Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], where he was born.  His childhood, youth, opening and expanding manhood were spent in Norwich.  By all classes, the playmates of his boyhood and his companions and associates in riper years, was he esteemed, respected and loved.  In 1864, young Thurston then a lad of some sixteen years, entered the Union office to learn the printer's trade.  After serving the usual time and acquiring a knowledge of the business, he was employed as a journeyman printer, and with the exception of intervals of a few months, maintained as long as able to work, his connection with the office.

In his business relations he was most honorable, the success and prosperity of his employer being as scrupulously guarded as his own.

Five years ago today, Mr. Thurston was united in marriage to Emma Baker, of Hamilton, whom he leaves with one child to mourn their loss.  Found parents and a brother likewise have been stricken, all of whom have our sympathy in their hours of darkness and sorrow.   Mr. Thurston was a member of Alert Hose Company and of the Canasawacta lodge of Odd Fellows, and by all his associates in these important and confidential relations was he cherished as a faithful brother and true friend.  Some six years ago, while in the discharge of his duty as a fireman, he contracted a severe cold, from the effects of which he never fully recovered.  His indomitable will and energy kept him about most of the time till within a couple of weeks of his death.  Consumption at last claiming him as its own.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Oct. 24, 1877

On Sunday morning last, Mr. William C. Thurston died at his father's residence in this village.  William was the oldest son of Warren Thurston and was born in Hamilton, where he resided until about eighteen years since, when he with his parents moved to this village.  Here he pursued his education until at the age of seventeen he entered the office of the Chenango Union to learn the printing business.  Completing his trade, he continued to work in that office until some six years since, when he entered the Telegraph office, where he continued for a couple of years, since that time he has followed his business at Albany and at this place.  Always frail, some five years ago, he took a severe cold while working to subdue a fire, from which he never recovered, for so tenaciously did it cling to him, that it was not a long time before it was too apparent to friends that consumption had marked him for its own.  He however continued about his business unwilling to yield to disease, and so insidious was its work that it was not until two weeks since that he gave up and confined himself to his house.  Here everything was done for him that affection could suggest, but to no avail, and on Sunday morning, full of trust and hope in a glorious resurrection, his soul took its flight.

Young as he was, Mr. Thurston had always taken an active part in all village matters.  He was an enthusiastic fireman, being a member of Alert Hose since its organization and though illy able to bear the exposure incident to a fireman's life, he never shrank from his duty.  He was an Odd Fellow and had been honored by his brethren with the highest offices in their gift.  At the time of his death, he was Secretary of the District.  Last year he was elected Collector of our village, and faithfully and conscientiously performed the duties of the office.  He was a favorite with the young and old.  His long service in the Union office attests his faithfulness and while in our employ we can bear testimony of his cheerful compliance with every duty.

The Lodge Room and headquarters of the various fire organizations are draped in mourning, in testimony of the high appreciation of his worth.  He leaves a wife and one child, who, in common with his parents and only brother, will receive the warmest sympathies in their great affliction.  His funeral will occur today, Wednesday, the fifth anniversary of his marriage, and will be attended from his father's residence on Sheldon St. by the members of the various organizations of which he was a member

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JOHNSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 22d, Mr. Ralph Johnson, aged 73 years and 6 months.

A pillar of society and the church has fallen.  A good man in the fullness of days, revered and honored, has passed away.  The completeness and richness of a well-rounded life constituted the crowning glory of the patriarch whose name stands at the head of this sketch, and he has gone to receive his reward.

Ralph Johnson was born at Canterbury, Conn., in April 1804.  In 1810, at the age of six years, with his parents, long since dead, he came to Norwich.  A few years at school, and a few months on a farm, in the employ of Col. John Randall, at the age of thirteen we find him an apprentice in the office of the Norwich Journal of which Hon. John F. Hubbard, Sr. was proprietor.  Several years later he worked a short time upon the Oxford Gazette, published by Hunt & Morgan.  In 1824 he went to Albany and entered the Argus office, and a couple of years later was employed upon the Courier and inquirer, of New York.  In the Fall of 1828, he became a partner with Mr. Hubbard in the Publication of the Norwich Journal, the firm continuing some ten years, when Mr. Johnson wholly relinquished the printing business.  in 1829, he married Miss Mary Randall, with whom he passed nearly fifty years of happy married life, his companion having passed away three years since.  In the spring of 1838, he formed a partnership with Weller & Haynes in the foundry business, and subsequently embarked for a brief period with James Kershaw in the dry goods trade.  In later years he was engaged at different times with his son, C.R. Johnson, E.M. Holmes and C. Latham in the hardware business.  Some five or six years ago, Mr. Johnson retired from worldly pursuits to receive the comforting and watchful care of family and friends in the enjoyment of a green old age.

In politics, Mr. Johnson was originally a Democrat, and was once or twice elected to the office of Supervisor and to other important positions by the then dominant party.  In the Fall of 1855, he was the candidate of the newly formed Republican party for Sheriff, and lost his election by only a few votes, the Democrats and Americans uniting upon the opposing candidate.  For a number of years, he refused to be wedded to party, and died a Prohibitionist, a staunch advocate of temperance and all reformatory measures.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Oct. 24, 1877

Mr. Johnson was born at Canterbury, Conn., April 23, 1804.  With his parents, William and Wealthy Johnson, both of whom died here many years ago, he removed to this town when but a lad, arriving here in September 1810, taking up their residence in a house then standing just north of the East St. river bridge.  After living there a few years, he removed into this village and attended school until he was thirteen years of age, when he hired out to Col. John Randall as a farm laborer for six months.  In December 1817, he entered the office of the Norwich Journal, then conducted by the late Hon. John F. Hubbard, Senior, to learn the printer's trade.  Here he remained until he was twenty years of age, when he went to Oxford, and worked as a printer for Chauncy Morgan and Charles Hunt, then publishers of the Oxford Gazette.  Leaving there in 1824, he went to Albany and entered the Argus office, and August 1826, he entered the office of the Courier and Enquirer at New York City.  In September 1828, he returned to this village [Norwich] and formed a co-partnership with Mr. Hubbard, the firm being Hubbard & Johnson, in the publication of the Journal, which he continued until 1838, when he permanently retired from the printing business.  April 23, 1829, he married Miss Mary Randall, daughter of the late Dea. Charles Randall, a most estimable lady, who died some three years since.  In May 1838, he formed a partnership with Weller & Haynes in the foundry business in which he continued for several years.  He then entered the dry goods business with James Kershaw, but that proving distasteful to him, in about a year he again embarked in the hardware business with James Hogamen, at the stand now occupied by J.H. Latham.  He was afterwards in the same business for some years with Daniel M. Holmes and Albert C. Latham, and also with his son, Charles R. Johnson.  Some five or six years ago, finding his health failing him, he retired wholly from business, spending his time since the death of his wife, alternately here, and in New York with his daughter, until this summer. when he has generally been confined to his house, until his illness culminated in his death as above stated.

Mr. Johnson, though he has not been an office seeker, has held the important position of Supervisor of this town, and other offices, under the gift of the Democratic party when in power in this county, for he was a Democrat in the palmy days of the party.  But when to be a Democrat was to be an apologist for slavery, he left the party and joined the Republican party, then in its infancy, and in the Fall of 1855, he was the candidate of the new party for Sheriff but was only beaten by the united candidate of the Democrats and American party, by a few votes.  Since then, he has steadfastly refused to be a candidate for office.  Lately he has felt it to be his duty to unite his fortunes with the Prohibition party, in the hope of stemming the tide of intemperance.  One of his last public acts was to send a letter of congratulation to the large Murphy meeting at the Congregational Church, cordially endorsing the movement.

For something over half a century, he has been a member of the First Baptist church of this village and many years we believe, its senior deacon.  His life has been full of good works, and he was always ready to devote his energies towards the amelioration of the condition of his fellows whenever the opportunity presented and he died as he had lived, honored and respected by all who knew him.  He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Mary Bigelow of New York and a son, Charles R. Johnson of this village, both of whom inherit the virtues of the father, and are highly esteemed by all.

Thus, the old links that bind us to the past are fast dropping from the chain of time, and soon they shall have all passed away.  Will we of the present be able to fill their places so that no step backward shall be taken, but rather that it shall also be said of us, as of them "the world is better for their having lived in it."

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, October 1877 (continued)

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, October 18, 1877

Marriage

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], October 11th, 1877, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. N.W. Wells, John M. Eldred of Hartwick, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] and Miss Margery M. Conine of the former place.

Death

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY], October 8th, Thomas S. Manley son of Dr. H. Manley  , aged 50 years and 10 months.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 17, 1877

Marriages

Oct. 3:  At Morris [Otsego Co. NY], by A.S. Hobart, Geo. W. Stebbins and Miss Lizzie M. Marsh both of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

Oct. 10:  At the residence of Henry Van Dusen in Morris [Otsego Co. NY], by A.S. Hobart, Hardin B. Cole of Tioga, N.Y. [Tioga Co.] and Miss Stella E. Bancroft of Morris.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 14, G.H. Edgerton of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and May Wightman.  [Oneonta Hearld & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, Oct. 19, 1877]

As we are going to press this Tuesday morning, Mary Wightman, daughter of William Wightman of this place [Morris, Otsego Co. NY], is being united in marriage to Mr. G.H. Edgerton of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].  Thus, one by one, "our girls" are emigrating into the state of matrimony.

Deaths

Oct. 2:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Sanford Whitman.

New Lisbon, Otsego Co. NY:  We learn that Sanford Whitmore died at the home of Ira Starr, where he had been living for some time past.  He was the owner of the Braddock Mills and had been repairing and fitting up the property.  His home was in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] where his remains were carried on Thursday for interment.  He leaves no family.

Oct. 3:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], of typhoid fever, Mr. Sidney Babcock.

New Lisbon, Otsego Co. NY:  Death has again been in our midst and one of our most respected citizens, Mr. Sidney Babcock has gone from among us.  He was taken sick Monday and died Wednesday night.  Mr. B. has been troubled with the asthma for a great length of time and an attack of typhoid fever together with his weak lungs caused his death.  He leaves a wife and four children.  A kind husband and father, a good neighbor and a good Christian, he will be missed by all.

Mrs. Elizabeth Dawley died at her son-in-law's, Rev. J.D. Webster, Sept. 30, aged 82 years.  Her remains were taken to Susquehanna Co. Pa., where she formerly lived.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, October 19, 1877

Marriages

At the house of the bride's parents in West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 10th, by Rev. T.A. Stevens, Thomas B. Tripp of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss L. DeEtta Georgia of West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of Walter Place of Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on Sunday, Oct. 14th, by A.B Richardson, Frank A. Peck and Dora B. Prine, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride's father, Oct. 11th, by Rev. J.W Ainsworth, E.S. Packer of Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY] and E. Zilpha Rose of Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride in Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 11, by Rev. F.A.M. Brown, James W. Dana of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] and Miss Rebecca Y. Bowne.

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The residence of Dr. L.B. Chapman, of this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], was the scene of a very pleasant gathering on Monday eve, Oct. 8th, the occasion being the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Dr. and Mrs. Chapman's wedding eve.  There were about 50 present, and the evening proved a very enjoyable one.  The bride and groom were the recipients of many fine presents, all more or less valuable, and some amusing among which [was] a wooden spoon of truly mammoth dimensions, given to the Dr. for the ostensible purpose of dealing out powders, created considerable merriment.  About 9 o'clock the assembly came to order when the Hon. J. Lee Tucker (cousin to the bride) made the presentation address in his usual pleasing manner.  He alluded feeling on to the trials and vicissitudes through which Dr. C. and his wife had passed in their far Western home which they had so lately left and hoped that the future would hold for them more sunshine than shadow, more joy than sorrow, and assured them of the hearty welcome and goodwill of the friends in this vicinity, as was evinced by their presence there that evening and the many expressions of regard tendered them.  He also on behalf of the bride and groom thanked the company for their kindness and wished them all continued happiness and prosperity. This ceremony over, refreshments were served of which need only be said were excellent in quality and bountiful in quantity.  Mirth and good humor prevailed and it was near "the witching hour of midnight" ere, with many expressions of goodwill towards the Dr. and Mrs. the company dispersed to their several homes.

Dr. Chapman has only been practicing in this place about three months, but the many testimonials of regard with which both he and Mrs. C. were presented, would indicate that they have already won the esteem and confidence of a great many of the residents of our village and the surrounding country.

Deaths

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], on the 10th inst. after a brief illness, Lucinda Calvin [Hinckley], wife of Abel Hinckley, aged 69 years.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 89th, of scarlet fever, Lucy [Kneeland] daughter of Chas. and Ella Kneeland, aged about 3 years.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 11, Samuel Smith aged 78 years.  He was a brother of Mrs. P.C. Burton of this place.

In Portlandville [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 9th, Mrs. Louise Dennison aged 71 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], October 16th, Hubert [Westcott] son of Joseph Westcott, aged three years.

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Departed this life at noon on the 15th inst. at his residence in this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], Asahel Rodney Dutton, Esq., in the 75th year of his age.

The death of Mr. Dutton in a degree that rarely happens, has brought a sense of personal bereavement into many hearts and homes outside of his own family.  It seems to many of us who knew him well and were with him almost daily that something that had nearly entwined itself with our own lives had been parted from ourselves.

A lengthened eulogy on his fine and symmetrical character would be needless and out of place in this community by whom he was so highly esteemed and widely known.  It was of that rare type which unites all the sterling qualities of manhood with the gentleness of woman.

He was an exemplary citizen, father, and friend, and in every relation of life it was as natural for him to be true and just as for his heart to beat.  To the last hour of his ripe and beautiful old age his love for little children was intense; and he never failed to enter into all their pastimes, joys and little griefs with a kind of magnetic sympathy which made them feel that he was almost one of themselves.  Wise in counsel; self-contained; simple in his habits; genial and kind by nature, he seemed to do well and spontaneously what was right.  In his good example, and healthy moral life, Mr. Dutton lives among us still. a life like his cannot altogether die.  May it repeat itself in the lives of others!

The untiring care and experienced skill of his long-tried friend and physician did much to soothe the uncariness(?) and pain of his sickness, aided as they were by the tireless love and devotion of his family and friends.  J.B.D.

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Ashael Rodney Dutton, who died at his residence in this place, Monday noon, was born in Bristol, Conn., Sept. 5, 1803.  Seven years later his father moved to Meredith, Delaware County, and located upon a farm, where the deceased remained until 1866, excepting one year he was in business at Franklin.  In January 1833, Mr. Dutton was married to Currence Case, of Franklin, sister of Dr. S.H. Case, of this place, and Mrs. Fitch of Delhi.  His wife died in 1840, leaving three children, Mrs. Z.H. Sloat of Oneonta, being the only one left at this time.  Mr. Dutton never married a second time and has devoted himself to the enjoyment and comfort of his children and grandchildren.

During Mr. Dutton's long residence in Meredith he and the town were honored by his occupying several local official positions and was for many years Supervisor.  He had been a democrat up to 1848, and in 1855 became a Republican and has since been devoted to the cause of loyalty, freedom and justice.  He was a practical Christian man, but never identified with any religious denomination.  when Mr. Dutton moved to Oneonta in 1855, he had just sold a farm of eight hundred acres in Meredith.

During Mr. Dutton's residence in Oneonta, he has endeared himself to every man, woman and child who had made his acquaintance. Always cheerful, interesting and liberal, he was constantly making friends, and leaves not an enemy.  His life was a bright example to the young of results from energy, temperance and truth.  To attain such an age and die loved by all friends and respected by all acquaintances is a grand triumph an indication of a brighter hereafter.

Last Tuesday Mr. Dutton viewed the remains of Mrs. H.N. Rowe, a "next door neighbor," and afterwards talked with friends of the suddenness of death, remaking, "We are all dying," not at all aware that he so soon would die.

The funeral service of the Episcopal church was said by Rev. Dr. Calhoun at the residence of the late Mr. Dutton, at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, and his remains taken to Delhi to be buried beside a wife, daughter and son.  Several of our prominent citizens accompanied the family to Delhi.

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Josiah Farmer who died in this place Wednesday afternoon, was one of the most respected of our townsmen. We have not time this week to gather much information relative to his life.  He came to Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] about 1832 and was for some time a teacher in public schools.  Late years he has been engaged in the mercantile business for himself and as clerk to others.  He has enjoyed the reputation being a remarkably honest and conscientious gentleman and for this reason has been repeatedly entrusted with valuable individual and town trusts.  He leaves a large family and there are many in Oneonta to sympathize with them in their affliction.  The funeral of the deceased takes place today at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist church.

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Since our last communication we have twice been called to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed.  Mrs. Edward Gardner and Mrs. Margaret Thurston have been called from this to their long home.  Mrs. Gardner was a young lady who possessed many friends.  In her death, society lost a beloved member, the church a faithful Christian worker and the husband a worthy and beloved companion who but eight short months before he had led to the marriage altar and was there made the recipient of pure maidenly love and virtue.  Tis sad, but God's ways are not our ways, Rev. J.C. Shelland of Carbondale was present and preached the funeral sermon.  Mrs. Thurston was a lady who knew what it was to suffer, having been an invalid for many years and unable to take a step.  She leaves many friends to mourn her loss, but being an earnest Christian, we cannot but believe her gain is great, changing a world of suffering for one of perpetual comfort and happiness. 

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

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 20, 1877

Marriages

MACKSEY - SKAHAN:   At St. Mary's Church, Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], on Tuesday, Oct. 14, by Rev. Dr. O'Hatts, Mr. Thomas Macksey of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary Skahan of Syracuse.

In another column we publish the marriage of Thomas Macksey and Miss Mary Skahan, which occurred at St. Mary's Church in Syracuse on Tuesday last.  We learn from an eyewitness that the great Church was beautifully trimmed with choice flowers and evergreens, and that at the ceremony the large audience room was filled with the friends of the happy pair.  The groom is one of our young cigar manufacturers, while the bride went out from among us some years ago, and her return is gladly noted.  The happy pair returned to this village on Wednesday evening and were right royally welcomed by their many friends, all of whom unite with us in wishing them a long and happy wedded life.

HURLBUTT - SHAFFEE:  In Butternuts, Otsego County [NY], at the home of the bride, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, Oct. 16, 1877, Mr. George M. Hurlbutt and Miss Sarah C. Shaffee, both of Butternuts.

PARKER - BRADLEY:  At Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, 1877, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, John A. Parker and Miss Jennie E Bradley, all of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

On Monday evening, the first inst., a large party of friends and neighbors to the number of some sixty or seventy, assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Burlinghame, to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the marriage of their host and hostess. The company brought with them their own refreshments and presents to the value of nearly fifty dollars, consisting of a tea set, silverware and a variety of other choice and useful articles.  Rev. L.W. Barre was speaker of the evening and did much to render the occasion an enjoyable one. After a very pleasant evening's enjoyment, at a late hour the party retired, with the best wishes for Mr. and Mrs. Burlinghame, and all expressing the hope that they may live long to enjoy wedded happiness.

On Monday evening of this week, Oct. 15th, a large company of relatives and friends gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman N. Brooks, DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their marriage.  They were the recipients of a large number of valuable and useful presents.  After partaking of a repast, that was not especially adapted to dyspeptics, music and mirth reigned supreme until a late hour.  To pronounce it an enjoyable occasion, but faintly represents the unanimous verdict of all present.  It certainly can never be effaced from our memory, but like all such happy hours it drew to a close and with great reluctance the many friends repaired to their several home, wishing the happy pair a bright and joyous future.  the bridegroom is a brother of C.C., L.S. and A.B. Brooks, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

O'LEARY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 9th, Edward [O'Leary], son of Timothy O'Leary, aged 8 years.

YARNES:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 10th, J. Wesley [Yarnes], son of Thomas Yarnes, aged 11 months.

ROWE:  At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Tuesday, October 9, after an illness of but a few hours, Mary Ann [Rowe], wife of H.N. Rowe, of Oneonta, and mother of Mrs. J.D. Read of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], aged 57 years.

BROWN:  In East Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 13th, Laura [Brown] wife of Edward Brown, aged 18 years.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 18, 1877

Marriage

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 6th, by Rev. C.D. Shepard, Albert D. Hobbs and Ida J. Spencer, both of North Fenton [Broome Co. NY].

Death

At Webster's Switch, Pa., Oct. 4th by a locomotive wreck, Patrick Riley of Nineveh [Broome Co. NY], aged 37 years.  At the same time and place, Michae Merrick, his fireman, also of Nineveh, aged 23 years.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 20, 1877

Marriage

BENTON - MORGAN:  At the residence of Joseph Morgan in Earlville [Madison Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. Jason M. Benton to Miss Hattie E. Morgan, both of Earlville. N.Y.

Deaths

HOAG:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 15th, Mrs. Estira C. Hoag, wife of Mr. Frederick Hoag, aged 28 years.  Her remains were carried to Union [Broome Co. NY], her previous residence, for interment.

DALTON:  In this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th inst., Miss Ella Dalton aged 16 years and 6 months.

A sad accident occurred at Sequoit Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the death of Augustus Hull, a well-known resident of that village.  Eli Avery's team attached to a carriage, was hitched opposite the hotel on the road.  In some manner the team got loose and ran away up the road toward Clayville.  Mr. Hull was riding in a sulky in an opposite direction. The runaway team struck the sulky and threw Mr. Hull to the ground, killing him almost instantly.  The deceased was a carpenter, forty-five years of age, and leaves a wife and five children.  He was an industrious man and respected by all who knew him.  Brookfield Courier.

The circumstances attending the death of Mrs. Phebe Brooks, wife of Mr. Gates H. Brooks, were of a remarkably sad nature.  Mrs. B. left home to attend her sister Mrs. Henderson at Honeypot, Pa., who had been seriously ill for some months.  Having become somewhat exhausted from constant attentiveness and care, the evening previous to her death, Mrs. Brooks made some arrangements and gave directions relative to his sister, and retired to the residence of a niece of Mrs. Henderson to rest.  In the morning, she received intelligence that her sister was dead.  She threw her hands up to her head exclaiming, "We are but a step behind, telegraph for Gates" (her husband) when she was immediately seized with apoplexy from which she never aroused to speak again   Mr. Brooks and son Deforest, were telegraphed at their home in this town and departed immediately but she expired before their arrival on the morning of Sept. 28th.  Deceased was an estimable lady and esteemed member of the Congregational church in this village.  Her remains were brought to this place on the Saturday succeeding her death and interred in the Congregational cemetery.  He age was 64 years.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, October 18, 1877

Marriages

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The 25th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fleming at Roots Corners [Chenango Co. NY], and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jewell of Guilford Centre occurred on the 12th inst.  Both were well attended at their respective residences, and presents, pleasure and plenty reigned.

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 18, 1877

Marriages

WHEELER - BURROWS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Jedediah R. Wheeler, Jr., to Mrs. Harriette M. Burrows, all of Norwich.

SMITH - CONE:  At South Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 3d by Rev. A. Reynolds, Mr. Matthew F. Smith of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Carrie A. Cone of South Oxford.

On the evening of the 13th of October 1877 at the residence of the bridegroom, a short distance above the village of Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on the banks of the Delaware River, Mr. Henry Elmendorf, of Walton and Miss Mary Lewis of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], were united in the holy bands of matrimony by the Rev. Mr. Ludd.  The cabin not being of sufficient capacity for the accommodation of the invited guests which numbered between three and four hundred, a large fire was kindled in front of the mansion of the bridegroom, a circle formed by the guests, and the ceremony performed.  The bride was given away by A.O.C., one of our largest cattle dealers.  A bet was made that one C.A.R., who keeps a saloon in the village, dare not kiss the bride.  He steps up and salutes the bride with a smack on the lips, making a report that was plainly heard by all present, stepping back and demanding his bet of two dollars, after which the company partook freely of the refreshments offered, consisting of sweet cake and cider.  Presents of all kinds were carried up by the guests, ranging from a head of cabbage, brooms, &c., up.  The crowd then adjourned to a neighboring house, where the dance was kept up until the wee small hours.

Silver Wedding:  On Friday evening of last week, October 12th, quite a large company met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Jewell, Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their marriage.  The affair was very hastily gotten up; Mr. and Mrs. Jewell knowing nothing about it until a few of Mrs. Jewell's friends arrived from Deposit.  Then there was "hurrying in hot haste."  Friends were invited and a very pleasant evening was spent in social converse.  A very elegant silver tea set was presented to the bride by Deposit friends, beautiful in design and finish, but the lateness of the invitations rendered it impossible for nearly all of the guests to provide themselves with presents, and none were expected.  The tea set was a surprise and was admired by all.  Five were present who attended the original wedding twenty-five years ago.  After partaking of a bountiful repast the company reluctantly separated, hoping that the happy pair may long live to enjoy the beautiful presents and to scatter sunbeams along the pathway of life.

Deaths

JONES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 13th, Mr. Evan Jones aged 46 years.

On Saturday morning last, after an illness of little more than a week, Evan Jones expired at his boarding place on Canal Street, in the forty-seventh year of his age.  He was born in England, and came to this country when a youth, in company with his brother, David Jones, who now resided in Clinton, N.Y.  During the past eighteen years, deceased was most of the time employed in the cooper shop in this village, now conducted by the Messrs. Sawyer.  He was an industrious, skillful workman, quiet in his demeaner and respected as well by his shop mates as by all with whom he became acquainted.  He was a bachelor.  His funeral was attended on Sunday afternoon, by his fellow workmen in a body and by a large number of citizens.  Rev. Mr. Haynes officiated.

ADAMS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 1st, infant child of V.L. and Sally R.A. Adams, aged two months and five days.

WHEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 4th, Eunice [Wheeler] wife of Col. Henry Wheeler, aged 61 years.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 1st, Sally [Rogers] wife of the late Silas Rogers, aged 83(?) years.

HEMMENWAY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 11th, Mr. John Hemmenway, aged 31 years and 5 months.

BABCOCK:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 12th, Mrs. Lucy Babcock, aged 50 years.

JONES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 14th, Eunice Jones aged 87 years.

Smyrna, Chenango Co. NY:  Eunice Jones, a colored lady who has been a servant in the Hubbard family for about fifty years, died at the home of Mrs. Stanton on Sunday evening at the advanced age of 87 years.  She was a faithful nurse and will be missed by the family in which she resided.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Oct. 17, 1877:  "Aunt Noony" who has been living in this village [Smyrna] for the past two years, died Sunday evening.  She lived with the late Hon. Demas Hubbard in the capacity of servant many years, and when he died, he had provided for her maintenance during her life.

STEWART:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 9, of diphtheria, Earnest L. [Stewart], son of Lyman and Julia Stewart, aged 10 years, 5 months and 20 days.

BALDWIN:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 10th, Mr. Elisha Baldwin in the 92d year of his age.

South McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  On the tenth of October 1877, the death of one of our oldest inhabitants occurred, that of Elisha Baldwin, in his ninety-second year.  For over a year he has been confined to his house, nearly all the time.  His old friends, who had known him in his manhood and strength marveled that he lived to such an age.  Mr. Baldwin has been a resident of this place for fifty-five years and occupied the same farm where he died.  He joined the Baptist Church in early youth and was an honorable and worthy member to the close of his life.  He was born in North Stonington, Ct., and during his residence in town he has seen the place grow from almost a wilderness to beautiful residences and highly cultivated farms.  His circle of friends was large, and all hold him in grateful remembrance.  He was the father of thirteen children.  Nine survive him, all worthy and respected citizens.

WARDWELL:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 13th, Mr. benjamin Wardwell, aged 77 years.

CAMERON:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] Oct. 11th, Mrs. Eleanor Cameron aged 93 years and 8 months.

HOAG:  It is a solemn thing to die; but death has no terrors to the Christian.  Mrs. Fred A. Hoag, a member of the congregational Church died Monday evening.  It was a sad event, coming so soon after marriage, but consumption stole her strength and life.  Sunday morning, when the bells were calling the people to church, the angels of death were hovering near and it seemed that her Creator had called for her, but she revived and lingered until the evening of the next day, when her spirit returned to its Giver.

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

Deaths

McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  An infant child of Mrs. Fred Martin and also one of Mrs. James Livermore, died on Thursday.

KINNEY:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], October 7th, Freddie [Kinney] son of Alonzo S. and Jennie L. Kinney, aged 2 years and 4 months.

Freddie is gone, but here's the impress / Of his form in the crib. / And the pillow is indented / Where he laid his little head.

Freddie is gone, the little playthings, / Scattered, lie upon the floor / But the busy little fingers / Come to pick them up no more.

Freddie is gone, the tiny dresses / Lie all folded in their place, / But the precious form that wore them / Never more shall we embrace.

Freddie is gone and cannot kiss me / This seems all too hard to bear / In the crib or in the playroom. / thou cans' and no baby there

Freddie, my darling, I am lonely tonight / You that I loved dearly are hid form my sight / You, little black eyed darling that made life so gay / A beautiful Angel has taken away.

Mother

Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties, October 1877 (continued)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 11, 1877

Death

In Binghamton, [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 7th, Helen Grace, daughter of Orsamus B. and Kate m. Bruce, aged 8 years, 10 months and 3 days.

Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Bruce, of Binghamton, lost their only daughter, a bright, beautiful and promising child, on Sunday.  Their friends in this village extend to them their heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of deep affliction.  It is but a few short weeks ago that we saw this dear child in all her youthful beauty, purity and innocence, it seems sad indeed that the destroying angel should pluck so fair a flower from so bright a home, where she lay embowered in the arms of dear and watchful parents.  But little Gracie has passed to those golden shores, and her bright and beautiful spirit is now in the arms of her Savior, there to spend a bright, blissful and glorious eternity.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, October 13, 1877

Marriages

HARRINGTON - WILCOX:  At the residence of Ezekiel Harrington in this town [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. G.W Burnside, Mr. George L. Harrington of Sherburne and Miss Cora C. Wilcox of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

TABOR - PADDLEFORD:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. T.L. Randolph, Mr. Frank L. Tabor  of Holyoke, Mass., and Miss Sarah Jane Paddleford of this village.

RUCKEL - WILLIAMS:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], on the 10th, inst. by Rev. T.L. Randolph, Mr. Frank Ruckel of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], and Miss Chana E. Williams, daughter of A.D. Williams, of this village.

The Fifteenth Anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore G. Adams occurred on Monday, Oct. 8th, The event was crystallized by assembling of some forty or fifty of their immediate friends who presented them a large variety of valuable presents, among which were a center table, silver forks, pendant lamp and many other articles as tokens of esteem and good will.  A luxurious repast was partaken of by the party who all gave a hearty "God-speed" to their hosts on a prosperous and happy journey in their matrimonial career.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, October 11, 1877

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 3d, at the parsonage of the Baptist Church by the Rev. F.J. Parry, Mr. Willard Smith of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Laura Peaslee of Bowerstown [Otsego Co. NY].

In Lentsville [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 8th, 1877, by Rev. Walter Fry, Willard A. Fling to Miss Eveline Wood.

Death

In Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], Sept. 10th, Walter B. Southworth, aged 52 years.  Mr. Southworth was a hardworking and industrious man of sterling integrity and faithful in all the relations of life.  It can truly be said of him "He was a strictly honest man."  He was never married.  His father, Thomas Southworth died some eight years ago and since that time he has had the care of an aged mother and an unmarried sister, to whom he was devotedly attached and anticipated and contributed to all their wants.  He will be greatly missed in the neighborhood which he has always lived, but in no place more than his family circle.  He leaves a void in the family that it will be impossible to fill.  His disease was typhoid pneumonia, and he was sick but six days. He appeared to realize that he was about to die and a few hours before his death he said to his mother that he had the evidence that it would be well with him and passed away in the hope of a glorious immortality.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 10, 1877

Death

Sept. 18:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Miss Rebecca Harris in the 52d year of her age.  Sister had been for many years a faithful and consistent member of the M.E. Church of this place.  True to herself, true to the Chruch of her choice, true to Christ, she has passed from this to the better life.  May the hearts bereft be prepared to greet her again in heaven.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, October 12, 1877

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], October 9th, at the home of the bride by Rev. A.B. Richardson, of Milford, Mr. L.B. Lennon and Rachel Lane, daugther of Philander Lane.

Deaths

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], suddenly on October 3d, Jas. McCormack, Sr., aged 81 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 3d, of cancer, George McIntosh int he 75th year of his age.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 6th, John W. Weeden, aged 86 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], October 6th, Mr.s Eva Swart, aged 80 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 8th, Anna A. [Jones] daughter of Jas. A. Jones, aged 2 years.

A young son of Menzo Shaver of Schoharie [Schoharie Co. NY], choked to death last week by a bean becoming lodged in his throat.

The wife of ex-Assemblyman Giffin died at her home at Griffin's Corners, Delaware Co. [NY] on the 30th ult, aged 70 years.

James Bullion a farmer living two miles from Richfield Springs village [Otsego Co. NY], died by the roadside a short distance from his house Friday evening.  He had gone to a neighbor's on business and not returning when he intended, members of the family went for him late in the night.  He was discovered by the side of the road and died in a few minutes thereafter.

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In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], October 9th, Mrs. Harvey N. Rowe, aged 57 years.

Not in years has our community been so startled as on Tuesday morning last, when news ran like wildfire through town that Mrs. Harvey N. Rowe was dead.  She had not been feeling well for two or three days and not until Monday at eleven o'clock did she think of being sick.  Dr. Samuel H. Case arrived at two o'clock and found Mrs. Rowe in an apparently sinking condition.  She had but little pulse and complained of being very cold when she was in fact very warm and perspiring freely.  Her family and immediate friends gathered about and remained during the night.  Mrs. Ettie Reid, her daughter, arrived from Norwich at two o'clock Tuesday morning.  About eight o'clock of that day Dr. Case predicted that Mrs. Rowe could not live two hours and she did not.  There have been various rumors of the cause of death and none of them are well settled yet.  the opinion appears to be, however, from the termination of long settled difficulty of the stomach.

Mary Ann Hunt was born in Hillsdale, Columbia Co. [NY] in 1820, and was consequently 57 years of age.  She was a sister of the late John L. Hunt of this place.  In 1841 she was married to Harvey N. Rowe who was also born and lived in Hillsdale for many years.  With the exception of three years spent in Laurens succeeding their marriage, Mrs. Rowe had lived in this town [Oneonta].  She professed religion soon after moving to Oneonta and although never a member of any church led a thoroughly Christian life and her kind heart and pious habits have made an interesting and beautiful home for a loving husband and children.  She performed her offices of life in all respects well and leaves a family that will feel very keenly the loss they sustain.  The funeral occurred from her late residence on Elm St. and was attended by a large concourse of people.  Rev. M.C. Brown conducted the service.

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On Thursday evening inst. at about six o'clock an accident occurred on the Nineveh Branch of the Delaware and Hudson railway in which an engineer, Patrick Rielly and a fireman, Michael Merrick were most horribly scalded to death.

The switch had been misplaced, and it is supposed to have been the fault of the track supervisor.  The engine tank and four freight cars of a regular freight train were thrown down an embankment.  the engine was overturned and wrecked.  The fireman and engineer were both firmly fastened under the mass and the hot water was seen pouring out upon them.  the sight was a distressing one.  The engineer died within a very short time after the accident occurred. the fireman, as he lay wedged firmly in the debris and underneath a stream of scalding hot water, groaned and pleaded to those who were endeavoring to extricate him, imploring them to shoot him.  He lived four hours, suffering terribly.  No other persons were injured.  the unfortunate men both resided in Nineveh [Broome Co. NY].  Rielly leaves a wife and five children and Merrick leaves a wife and one child.

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

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

Marriage

On Thursday evening last, a brilliant party of between seventy and eighty met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hial G. Hickok at the Palmer House to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage.  The presents were most costly and elegant, among which we noticed a tea set by a party of friends, valued at $75; a case of nut picks and crackers, valued at $20; a couple of card receivers of the value of $10 each, a couple of butter dishes from $10 to $12 each, together with pickle dishes, silver bell, napkin rings, candle sticks, vases, and a variety of choice articles of exceeding richness and beauty.  Among the presents was an elegant gold watch, a keepsake to Mrs. Hickok, the gift of a friend and relative residing in Pompey.  A purse of silver from kindred and others was among the not least noticeable and valuable offerings of the occasion.  The party included friends from Unadilla, Oneida and other places, all bringing their souvenirs of affection and regard.  The congratulations were warm and hearty, while mirthfulness and joy swayed the hours as the evening passed away.  the host and hostess did themselves great honor in the entertainment of their guests and in the service of a magnificent collation in which that prince of caterers, Richard Newton, as master of ceremonies, really outdid himself and won fresh laurels.  Such a feast would not do for dyspeptics often to enjoy.  The occasion was one long to be remembered and a most enjoyable event.  We wish the pleasant couple prosperity, health, long life, and unalloyed happiness to the end fo their journey.

Deaths

HUMPHREY:  In Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 28th, Dr. Charles Humphrey, aged 24 years.

To show that at Fort Plain, as everywhere he went, the Doctor made many friends and won the respect of all, we give the following extract from a letter of Dr. Pettit to the afflicted parents.  After speaking of his inability to attend the funeral on account of poor health, and of his sympathy with them, he says:  "During the short stay the Doctor made with us we learned to know him as an honorable, upright and exemplary gentleman, having a degree of proficiency in the profession that must have secured success." 

SKINNER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Monday, October 8th, Joseph Skinner, aged 65.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, October 13, 1877:  Joseph Skinner, an aged and highly respected citizen of this town, and the last of one of the oldest families of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], departed this life at his residence near Wood's Corners [Chenango Co. NY] on Monday morning.  For some time Mr. Skinner had been afflicted with Brights disease but was able to be about and attend to his business affairs up to within the past few weeks.  A month or two ago an eruption appeared upon the great toe of his right foot and not improving, after a course of treatment, was removed by his attending physician Dr. Hand.  The disease by the operation was not arrested but extended to the limb which it was deemed advisable to amputate and was removed above the knee on Saturday last.  During the night Mr. Skinner rallied so as to give direction to his nephew, Lester Skinner, concerning his business affairs, conversing with and giving advice to his grandchild, Marvin Wicks, aged some twelve years, together with other members of the family, his mind appearing in its usual strength and perfectly clear.  before noon of Sunday, he went into a semi-stupor from which with difficulty he was aroused, death closing the scene about one o'clock Monday morning.  Mr. Skinner was a whole souled, good natured, well-disposed man and worthy citizen, desiring others to share the blessings of life and the good things which he himself enjoyed.  He died without an enemy and at peace with all.  His age was 65.  His funeral was largely attended on Wednesday last by a large concourse of citizens and sympathizing friends.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 13, 1877

Marriages

PARKER - PRICHARD:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 10th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Geo. Foster, Elbert L. Parker of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Emma K. Prichard of Otselic.

At pleasant affair occurred at the residence of John Tracy in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], on Wednesday afternoon last, on which occasion A.D. Murray of the A.&P. telegraph office in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Mary L. Tracy eldest daughter of Mr. Tracy were by the Rev Dr. Stifler of Hamilton united in marriage.  Accompanied by the well wishes and hearty congratulations of many friends, the happy couple took the evening train from Earlville for Binghamton, then to Albany, New York, and other places of interest.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 10, 1877

Marriage

During the union exercises of Wednesday, a union of another sort, and more lasting, took place on Clinton Street at the residence of Noyes B. Eccleston.  Mr. Frank Smith, the faithful operator in the Western Union Telegraph office, was united in marriage to Miss Emma Wilson an estimable young lady and sister of the lady of the house.  But few friends were invited, a rich collation was served, and the presents were numerous and costly.  The happy couple departed that evening for a tour to the Thousand Islands, Niagara and other points amid the congratulations and good wishes of their many friends.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, October 11, 1877

Death

Susan Blanchard, after a very brief illness, died at her residence in Bainbridge on the 23d ult, aged 54 years.