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

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, Y, November 14, 1877

Marriages

HYATT - EATON:  At the Baptist Church, Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 5, by the Rev. E. Van Fradenburg, Mr. Isaac G. Hyatt of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Electa E. Eaton of Kinderhook [Columbia Co. NY].

WHITMAN - CABLE:  At the residence of Wm. Briggs in Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday evening, Nov. 7th, 1877, by Rev. J. Jones, Marshall E Whitman of Trout Creek, to Evaah M. Cable of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY].

Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  A pleasant party assembled at the residence of Raymond Stockwell on Friday evening last, to witness the marriage of Miss Jennie Stockwell to Geo. W. Parker. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N.S. Reynolds.  The best wishes from a host of friends will accompany them on their matrimonial journey.

Deaths

MERRILL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], at the residence of her son-in-law, G.W. Rice, Nov. 10th, Mrs. Almyra Merrill, aged 81 years.

FRANCOIS:  Alexander Francois for many years a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly on Friday morning last, at Binghamton [Broome Co. NY].  Postmortem examination revealed the fact that his death was caused by abscess of the brain which was brought on some years ago by a fall and which has gradually developed into seriousness and finally into fatality as stated.  Mr. Francois was born at Paris, France, Nov. 1820, where his mother, who is about eighty years of age, now resides.  He came to this country about 1845.  He resided here in Norwich several years, and all will remember him as a very intelligent, active businessman.  In 1873 he moved to Scranton, Pa., where he resided until last Spring, when he went into business at Binghamton.  His two sons, Alexander and Louis, are doing a thriving business at Scranton, Pa.  They accompanied their father's remains to this place and interred them in our cemetery by the side of their mother who died in 1872.

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

Marriage

PRINCE - DUNN:  At the Baptist Parsonage in the village of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. David Prince of Barker, Broome Co. [NY] to Mrs. Mianda A. Dunn, widow of the late W.C. Dunn of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

SHEPARDSON:  In Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 12, Miss Hannah Shepardson, aged 73 years.

HALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 28, Lula [Hall], youngest daughter of Charles C. and Arvilla Hall, aged 2 years and 14 days.

EDMINISTER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 31, Mr. Miles Edminister of lisle [Broome Co. NY], aged 63 years.  

The remains of a grandchild of Fred Weiler were brought to this place [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday last, from St. Paul, Minn., where it died some years since.  It was interred in the family lot in the Cemetery in this village. 

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HURLBUT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Friday, Nov. 16th, 1877, Dr. Hiram Hurlbut, aged 82 years.  Funeral from his late residence, West Main Street, Saturday at 2 o'clock P.M.

On Friday morning at five o'clock, the venerable Hiram Hurlbut peacefully passed away in the eighty-second year of his age.  Doctor Hurlbut was born at Wethersfield, Conn. and when a mere boy moved to Onondaga County [NY] with his parents, where he resided until about 1841, when he took up his residence in Ohio, practicing medicine there until 1843, when he removed to this place, taking up his residence upon West Street, in the house in which he continued to live and at which he died.  Dr. Hurlbut was the pioneer in the Eclectic School of Medicine in Chenango County.  He has lived to see a half score or more of his school establish themselves int he County, and his system adopted by a large portion of the people among whom in his early days he obtained but a scanty practice.  His energy and perseverance were remarkable and for thirty years and more he had an extensive ride, and until old age incapacitated him from active practice.  He was a life member of the Home Missionary Society, and carried its precepts into everyday practice to such an extent that his house was always a place of resort for the homeless widow and orphan, where they were always sure to find a cheerful welcome.

Dr. H. was the last of a family of seven children, and he was a most exemplary Christian gentleman, always seeking out some new sphere for the exercise of his virtues.  He practiced medicine for upwards of fifty years, and many marvelous cures are reported as the result of his skill, especially in cancer cases.

He leaves but two children we believe, one the wife of Dr. J.J. Wescott of this village, and the other, Dr. J.E. Hurlbut, of Binghamton, both of whom bear the respect and confidence of all who know them.

Thus, the old are passing away.  they have faithfully fulfilled the measure of their usefulness and their names will in honor live after them.  His funeral will be attended from his late residence on Saturday (today) at two o'clock P.M.

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GRANT:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], suddenly, of heart disease, Nov. 7th, Mrs. Jane Grant, widow of the late Theron Grant, aged 56 years.

A singular and not very pleasant accident occurred at the cemetery in Smithville Flats [Chenango Co. NY], on Friday last, during the burial of Mrs. Jane Grant, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].  The bearers were in the act of putting the casket into the box, preparatory to lowering it into the grave, when the ground near the edge of the grave caved in, and the plank, which was laid close to the grave for the bearers to stand upon, being decayed and totally unfit for the position it occupied, broke at the same time, throwing Mr. F. F. Barnard and J.B. Hunting, of this village, into the grave.  These gentlemen at the time of the caving in of the grave and the breaking of the plank, were helping to lift the casket into the box, as stated above, and of course as they fell into the grave, they had to let go of the casket, which pitched toward them, and it was feared that it would go into the grave on top of them.  Luckily, however, it was caught and held by persons nearby and the gentlemen were soon on the ground again.  Mr. Barnard received some bruises, but Mr. Hunting came out unhurt.  Greene American

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

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 15, 1877

Marriage

NEWTON - SABIN:  Nov. 10th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Alanson T. Newton of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Jennie S Sabin, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

MERRELL:  At the residence of her son-in-law, George W. Rice in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 10th, Mrs. Almyra Merrell, aged 81 years.

WHITE:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 3d, of diphtheria, Sybil [White] wife of Alonzo White, aged 41 years.

TILLOTSON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, Lovicy [Tillotson] wife of Jeremiah Tillotson, aged 71 years.

PARKER:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 6th, Jane [Parker] wife of Joel Parker, aged 66 years, 9 months and 10 days.

PEARSALL:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 2d, Mary Lena [Pearsall] daughter of Edgar and Maryette Pearsall, aged 6 years.

HERRICK:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Mrs. M.W. Herrick, mother of Berthier Herrick, aged 79 years.

CASH:   In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Mr. David Cash aged 87 years.

ELY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 5th, Elizabeth Birdsall [Ely] wife of Hon.  Noah Ely aged 88 years.

Mrs. Ely died in this village, November 5th.  She was nearly eighty years of age and had lived in New Berlin more than fifty years.  She had seen the little hamlet of fifty years ago transformed into a beautiful village and the wilderness changed to cultivated farms. She had witnessed the changes of half a century and beheld death do its silent work.  At last, the cold messenger came to her, and she also was laid away among the silent sleepers in the old cemetery.  peace to her memory.

EDMISTER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 3d, Miles W. Edmister, aged 66(?) years.

NOURSE:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 5th, Ivan L. [Nourse] son of Clinton K. and Henrietta C. Nourse, aged 4 years and 7 months.

PIXLEY:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Gracie [Pixley] only child of Saxa S. and Jennie E. Pixley, aged 21 months.

CHAMBERLAIN:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 11th, Eliza A. [Chamberlain] wife of Rev. Joseph H. Chamberlain, aged 68 years.

GORDON:  In East Newark, N.J., Oct. 20th, of diphtheria, Hattie May [Gordon] oldest daughter of Charles and Hattie Gordon formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], aged 8 years, 1 months and 7 days, Granddaughter of Bradley F. Weed.

WEED:  At Green Pond Mines, Morris Co., N.J., killed by falling in a disused mining shaft Sept. 30th, Merwin [Weed] youngest son of B.F. and Hattie E Weed, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] aged 2 years and 5 months.  Grandson of Bradley F. Weed.

CLARK:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], Nov. 10th, Mary Bell [Clark] only child of G.M. and Ida May Clark, aged 7 years 9 months and 20 days, relative of William W. Clark of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Her remains were interred in DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], on Tuesday.

GUERNSEY:  Mrs. Guernsey, mother of Mrs. Orson Richmond, died recently at her home in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], and we understand that her remains are to be interred in the White Store Cemetery [Chenango Co. NY].

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FRANCOIS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], suddenly, Nov. 9th, Mr. Alexander Francois aged 56 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Most of our readers remember Alex Francois, who for years carried on the business of collecting bones which he prepared for shipment at his works, situated near Canasawacta Creek in the north-west part of the village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  Some years since he removed to Scranton, Pa., where with his sons, he continued in the business and was understood to be prospering.  Last spring he removed to Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], where he established himself in a photograph gallery.

On Friday morning last, Francois was seen to enter the water-closet at the Spaulding boarding house in Binghamton, where he was staying.  Nearly two hours later, he not making his appearance, it was suspected that something was wrong when the door of the closet was burst open, and Francois was found dead on the floor where he had fallen, head downward.  It was reported that he had committed suicide.  The body was removed to an undertaker's and an inquest held, when a postmortem examination disclosed an abscess of the brain.  Deceased had been ill for some days, and was treated by a physician for disease of the brain, which he attributed to a fall received a year ago, although the evidence before the coroner showed that his trouble was of two years' standing.  While residing in Binghamton he had two attacks, in one of which he came near falling from the roof of his gallery.

He was fifty-six years of age and a widower, his wife, who died several years since, being a daughter of Dalle Villemain, the centenarian, who died in Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] upwards of a year ago.  He leaves two sons, who reside in Scranton, Pa. 

The remains were brought to this place by his sons and were on Sunday interred in the family lot in our cemetery.

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BARROWS:  Died in McDonough Chenango Co. N.Y., Nov. 2d, 1877, Mr. Mellen Barrows aged 91 years 8 months and 2 days.

The subject of this notice was born in Warwick, Hampshire Co. Mass. February 28th, 1786; was drafted into the army in 1814 and sent out to guard Portsmouth; served out his time and consequently has since received a pension.

At the age of twenty-nine years, he emigrated to this State and settled in McDonough in 1816, which year is remembered as the year of the great eclipse and cold season.  Destitution and suffering rested heavily upon all new settlers in those cold and dreary days.  He helped to organize the home of his adoption into a town, and it was called McDonough, in honor of Commodore McDonough, who won a brilliant victory over a British fleet on Lake Champlain, September 11th, 1814.

Deceased was a son of Jeremiah Barrows, who died at the age of ninety-four years.  Mellen Barrows raised eleven children, five of whom have preceded him to the grave, and six remain to mourn his departure.  He was blessed with a very remarkable memory.  The history of our country from the landing of the Pilgrims, with names and dates was as familiar to him as the alphabet to the scholar.  He has been able to attend all the town meetings and elections for the last sixty-one years; was a Democrat of the old Jeffersonian school, adhering closely to his party, voting with the same while he lived.  His well-stored mind and readiness of communication made him a welcome guest with the aged and a historical instructor of the middle-aged and youth.

He died respected by all who knew him.  His funeral was attended by a large concourse of people, at the M.E. Church in McDonough, November 4th, the sermon being preached by his pastor, Rev W. Burnside: text, Numbers, 23:10.  "Let me die the death of the righteous," etc.

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Hon. Rutger G.  Miller, one of the oldest and most respected of the pioneers of the city of Utica [Oneida Co. NY], died at his residence on Monday morning last, after a long illness, in his seventy-third year.  Nearly fifty years ago, Mr. Miller served for three successive years as trustee of the then village of Utica; in 1832 was elected to the Assembly, and to his efforts Utica owes the passage of her city charter.  He also served as Alderman in the first Common Council elected under the charter.  In 1836 he was elected to Congress to fill a vacancy and also served for a time as Clerk of the United States Court.  His business relations with Utica were of an important character, he having erected several blocks and other buildings.  He was a Democrat of the Jeffersonian school and in earlier years made politics a study.  Deceased was a brother-in-law of Governor Seymour.

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A correspondent of the Binghamton Times writes that on Saturday last a son of B.S. Benjamin, of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] was found dead in the field where he was dragging, the horse having fallen on and crushed him to death. The lot was a side hill fallow and the supposition is that the boy was driving and on the lower side when the drag caught in a stump, throwing the horse upon him.  When found he was dead.  He was a very bright intelligent lad, and about fifteen years of age.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

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

Marriage

In Maine, N.Y. [Broome Co.], at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Luke Curtis, on the 8th inst., by Rev. W.O. Baldwin, Mr. Henry C. Church of Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Helen A. Curtis, of the former place.

The Binghamton Times of Saturday says "The marriage of Mr. Henry C. Church, formerly of this city [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY], and now of Cooperstown, and Miss Helen A. Curtis of Maine, daughter of Mr. Luke Curtis, took place at the residence of the bride's father on Thursday.  Among the guests attending from this city were several of the lady teachers of Carroll Street School, formerly associated with Miss Curtis.  The deserving young citizen of Cooperstown who carries away a lovely young bride to his home, is to be heartily congratulated upon his good fortune."

Death  

An old and respected citizen of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] in the person of Mr. Charles B. Morse passed away yesterday after a somewhat protracted illness.  Mr. Morse became the victim of trouble with the brain about three months ago and was removed to the Providence Insane Asylum, where he received every attention.  His disease defied medical skill and he succumbed about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  Deceased was born in Otsego County, N.Y. on the 14th of February 1810 and served as a Captain of Militia during Gov Marcy's first administration.  He came to Buffalo about the year 1837 and was one of the first members of the village police of which he afterwards became chief.  During this service he received a severe blow from an axe on the head, the effects of which he felt in after years.  He was elected Coroner two terms in succession and was also Overseer of the Poor for two terms.  In 1862 he served as United States recruiting agent for Kentucky and Tennessee and discharged his duties with ability.  He was subsequently employed in the Custom House at New York.  Still later he held an appointment in the Internal Revenue Office of this city, and altogether lived a pretty active life until impaired health compelled him to retire.  He was an uncompromising Republican and was an old member of Queen City Lodge F.A.M. the members of which will attend the funeral today.  Mr. Morse leaves a widow and son, Charles E. Morse of the Evening Express.  The funeral took place from the Chapel of Delaware Avenue M.E. Church.  Buffalo Courier Nov. 4.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 2, 1869

Marriages

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], May 24th, by Rev. O.K. Crosby, Francis F. Page of So. Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Alice D. Pascoe of Garrettsville [Otsego Co. NY].

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], May 5th, by Rev. C.N. Livingston, James H. Thorp to Miss Armarilla D. Hurd, all of Butternuts.

Deaths

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], May 30th, Mrs. David Wakelee aged 70 years.

The funeral services of Lansing Light took place at the M.E. Church in this village [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st ult.  Mr. L. was formerly a resident of this place and removed to Morris a few years ago at which place he died.  His remains were placed by the side of his friends in our village Cemetery.  New Berlin Pioneer.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 14, 1877

Marriages

Nov. 4:  At the Baptist parsonage in So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. Walter Scott, Ira W. Lum of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Mary J. Gage of Morris [Otsego Co. NY]

Nov. 4:  At the Baptist parsonage in So. New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] by the Rev. Walter Scott, Orin M. Wightman of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Almira A. Gage of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

Oct. 31:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], after a painful illness of four years duration, Mrs. Delight E. Thomas aged 43 years.

Oct. 28:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], Robbie J. [Young] aged 1 year and 5 months.

News Item

A writer in the Freeman's Journal, signing himself "R. Fry," giving "Random Sketches of fifty-six and more years ago," gives a bit of the history of an old resident of this town.  "John C. Morris was a lawyer of ability.  He was at one time 1st Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.  It was during this time that he was prosecuted for a verbal libel against a merchant or manufacturer in his native town of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].  The case exhibited a good deal of interest at the time. His position upon the judicial bench gave the case more than usual prominence.  Among the defamatory expressions brought as evidence was another "I will root him out," which his opposing counsel did not fail to play upon.  Of course, he had to leave the bench for the time being, but we do not remember who filled his place. The libeled party's attorney was Judge Jonas Platt, one of the oldest circuit judges prior to the constitution of 1821.  Morris did not deny the allegation but plead justification.  Judge Platt had been called a dangerous man before a jury and his plea at this time was one of the strongest ever delivered before the bar of that court.  He commenced by apologizing for being there, his reluctance to being bro't into collision with a younger brother of the bench, but as his client was an old friend and his assailant had "drawn the sword and thrown away the scabbard, he was obliged to fight it out."  The jury, if we rightly remember, brought in a verdict of $1,400 for the plaintiff, which at that day in a country town was looked upon as a rather heavy verdict."

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 16, 1877

Marriages

In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], November 7th, Arthur More of that village, and Miss Ida B. Parker formerly of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], November 13th, by Rev. E. Smith, William H. Mills of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] and Annie E. Hanson of Davenport.

Deaths

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst., Abigail S. Sturges [Flint] wife of Stephen Flint aged 53(?) years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], November 14th, Mrs. Martha Wilber, mother of Samuel Slawson, aged 90 years.  funeral from the residence of Mr. Slawson today at 11 o 'clock.

Mrs. Martha Wilber, who died Wednesday, aged 90 years, was the oldest member of the Presbyterian church in this place.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], November 6th, C.H. Cooley, aged 83(?) years.

The death of Mrs. Mary E. Groat has caused many a heart to beat with sorrow in this community, and with deep sympathy for those bereaved.  She was born in Montgomery County [NY] Feb. 14, 1852, was married in 1869(?) and has since that time, with the exception of about three years, resided in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], where she endeared herself to a large circle of friends and acquaintances by the kindness and affection manifested towards everyone and the many virtues she possessed.  For over eighteen months the "fell destroyer" has been at work, slowly but surely blanching her cheek; once blooming with health, taking the lightness from her eye, the elasticity from her step and ruthlessly accomplishing its deadly mission.  And now she has left us; husband, little one and friends without number, while we deeply mourn the loss that is her eternal gain.  Such strong faith as she manifested is seldom witnessed while she calmly longed for the rest that is hers at last, for we believe we know that she is now in the arms of Jesus - that the flower too good, too beautiful for earth, has been plucked by His hand to bloom in the Paradise above and make fragrance in the "city of God."

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 7, 1858

Death

Died at Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], 22d ult, Samuel Coleman, Esq.  He was one of the early settlers of that town, and more than sixty years ago located in a part of it (then Otsego) when it was comparatively a wilderness.  He has held various offices of trust and responsibility, which he discharged with strict fidelity and now in his 90th year is "gathered to his fathers" in perfect charity with all mankind and in the confident hope of a glorious immortality.  His remains were interred at Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] on the 24th inst. according to his request with Masonic honors.  Rep.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1877

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, November 7, 1877

Death

Mrs. Asenath Burr Throop died at the residence of her daughter in Scranton [PA], on the 18th ult.  Her remains were taken to Stroudsburg., for interment.  She had reached the remarkable age of 83 years, only surviving her husband, the late Simon Gager Throop, a few months, he being 87 at his death.  She was an old resident of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], being a daughter of Theodore Burr, who built the Fort Hill Mill(?) and the Ira Wilcox residence, now occupied [in 1877] by Benjamin Cannon.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 8, 1877

Marriages

At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 4th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Albert E. Benedict of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Henrietta Wells of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents, in this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 25th, by Rev. A.B. Dilley, Mr. Randolph Porter and Miss Agnes C. McMoran, all of Greene.

Death

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 26th, Mr. Samuel Halyard.

News Item

About two weeks since, one Edwin Flagg, a young married man, who was visiting with his wife at his mother's in Morris [Otsego Co. NY], appeared in South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] and sought students in drawing.  Among others who became his students was Mrs. Oscar Arnold the wife of one of our most respected citizens and the mother of three small children.  By "wiles and ways that are dark," and by representing himself an unmarried man, in good circumstances, he worked his way into the affections of Mrs. Arnold and induced her to give him some of her money and clothing, and to pack up and take with her all of her valuable clothing, as well as all the goods she could get credit for in her husband's name at the store.

Arrayed in the best hat and undershirts of Mr. Arnold (he had on other clothing) he departed for Afton [Chenango Co. NY] where he was to meet Mrs. Arnold.  She deceived her husband by the statement that she was going to Afton on a visit, and was to stop at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY] on her return, to do some dress making, and left with trunk and sewing machine.

The guilty parties met at Afton, and proceeded by the first train to Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], where they staid overnight. During the night Flagg obtained possession of two gold rings and a pair of gold sleeve buttons, and in the morning, under the pretense that henceforth their finances were "a family matter," obtained possession of Mrs. Arnold's purse, containing $30 in money and the checks for her baggage and also borrowed her gold watch and chain to wear during the day.  He then attempted to get the trunk, but the baggage master had received a dispatch to detain it, and Flagg with his booty, left for Otego [Otsego Co., NY] to get his wife, intending to start the next day for the West, first, however, sending a note to Mrs. Arnold, advising her to keep quiet in the hotel and he would be around next day.

In the meantime, the husband of Mrs. Arnold, missing his property and getting a clue of the real facts, put the officers on track with a warrant issued by Esq. Mitchell and Flagg was caught with his wife in Morris.  Mrs. Arnold was found at Binghamton nearly distracted, having been compelled to pawn her shawl for her breakfast.  On Monday, Flagg was arraigned before Justice Mitchell, and at first stoutly denied having any of the property, but finally, much to the disgust of his counsel, H.R. Washbon, gradually disgorged a part.  He claimed he sent the pocketbook and money to Mrs. Arnold by the boy who took the note; but after a temporary commitment was made and a search warren obtained, confessed he had lied, and produced the pocketbook minus the money.  He had also cut the chain in two and sold or concealed a part.

His brother is an old offender, and Flagg himself has been engaged in other larcenies.  Mrs. Arnold is a repentant, broken-hearted woman.  Much excitement prevails in South new Berlin over the deplorable affair.

The examination of Flagg was commenced before Esqrs. Mitchell and Simonds, Saturday, and continued to a late hour Saturday night.  The examination not being completed, a temporary commitment was made commanding constable Sherman to commit him to jail until Monday.

Owing to the solicitation of the prisoner's wife, he was not handcuffed nor committed; the officer concluded he could entertain the prisoner more agreeably than could Sheriff Hill.  On Sunday evening, Flagg departed; nor did he heed the call to return.  At a later hour Monday, no effort to capture the offender had been made.  Constable Sherman insists that either the Lord or Devil assisted Flagg to escape.  Chenango Telegraph

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 10, 1877

Marriage

ALLEN - EVANS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 1, 1877 by Rev. O.R. Burnside, Mr. Wm. Henry Allen of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary P. Evans of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY].  

Death

CONLEY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], on the 4th inst., Mrs. Lucy Jane Conley, wife of James Conley, aged 42 years and 2 months.

Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Dea. Hezekiah Harris of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], and resided here from her girlhood until about eight years since when she removed with her husband to Smyrna.  Mrs. Conley was a lady of most exemplary Christian character, and her piety was manifest in her daily life, conversation and deeds of kindness and charity.  Her sterling worth and fine social qualities attracted to her a numerous circle of friends who esteemed and loved her as a sister.  She was apparently in usual health until Friday when she was taken suddenly ill, and so swift was the pale messenger that she expired on the Sunday following.  Her funeral was attended by a very large concourse of sympathizing friends whose grief gave evidence of the high esteem in which she was held and how tender were the ties that were sundered.  She leaves six children who mourn a loss that cannot be repaired, but who with the afflicted husband will share the deepest sympathies of many who feel their loss.

"When the spark of life is waning, / Weep not for me; / When the languid eye is streaming, / Weep not for me; / When the feeble pulse is ceasing, / Start not at its swift decreasing; / Tis the fettered soul's releasing; / Weep not for me."

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, November 8, 1877

Marriages

WHITNNEY - JACKSON:  At Trout Creek P.O. [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 24th, by Rev. Newman Heroy, Dr. I.J. Whitney of Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co. N.Y. and Miss Amanda M. Jackson of Trout Creek, P.O.

GARLICK - DONALSON:  At the M.E. Parsonage, McClure Settlement [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by the Rev. S.W. Spencer, Mr. Edwin L. Garlick of Creek Settlement, and Miss Emma F. Donalson of North Sanford, Broome County, N.Y.

DEMONIE - SMITH:  At Days Hotel, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, 1877, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Eugene Demonie and Miss Ida B. Smith, all of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY].

Deaths

PEARSALL:  Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral of a little daughter of Edgar Pearsall took place on Sunday last.  She died from the effects of typhoid fever.

LEACH:  At Holmesville, Chenango County, N.Y. Oct. 30, 1877, Mr. Oliver Leach in his 68th year.  Mr. Leach was formerly from Bridgewater, Mass.  He came to South New Berlin, Chenango County, N.Y. in 1835.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, November 1877

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, November 8, 1877

Marriages

WILLETT - STOTT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 29th by Rev. Mr. Haynes, Mr. George E. Willett to Miss Mary A. Stott both of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

NEWTON - UFFORD:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. Joshua Clark, Mr. Lavette Newton of South Otselic [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Vanettie Ufford of Lincklaen.

HOWE - BARDIN:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 1st, by Rev. I.J. Bailey of New Lisbon, Mr. Charles Howe of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] to Mrs. Emma A. Bardin of South New Berlin.

HILLIARD - STOWELL:  In Virgil [Cortland Co. NY], Oct. 23d, by Rev. Mr. Welles, Mr. De Hilliard of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Mary Stowell of Virgil.

MUNGOR - CLARKE:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. L.F. Clarke, Oct. 31st, by Rev. J.M. Todd, Mr. F.E. Mungor of the Sandy Creek News [Oswego Co. NY] and formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Jennie A.L. Clarke of Brookfield.

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The fifth anniversary wedding of Sanford Kingsbury and wife was celebrated at their home [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY], Friday evening, November 2d.  At an early hour a large number of guests assembled.  The day had been stormy, but the "old weather indicator" wheeled into line, and all went merrily along together.

A very pleasant visit was enjoyed in the early evening.  At about 10 o'clock the supper was announced.  The happy state of mind in which the company already were, gave all a relish for the very rich repast that was provided.  I must add that but few ladies, if any, can do better justice to the requisites of the table than can our hostess. The tables fairly groaned under the burden.  The "inner man" did "himself" ample justice, after the craving of "Grace" by the Rev. Mr. Hawley.

Shortly after supper as all were seated in the parlors, it was announced that we would listen for a few moments to remarks from Rev. Mr. Hawley.  These were very instructive and interesting first thanking the guests for their many valuable presents and gifts, on behalf of our host and hostess, and then on the part of the friends, for the pains taken to make this occasion, one long to be remembered by providing so bountiful a table and elaborate entertainments.  The Reverend gentleman by his plain and effective manner, drew the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Kingsbury to take a very profitable survey of the friendly relations which each sustained to the other, and all joined in expressions that our worthy twain may enjoy to their latest days the felicities of a wedded life, and the enjoyment of warm friends and that hands and hearts united, prosperity and success may crown every day of their lives.

At a late hour we parted for our homes, feeling that this was one of the grandest occasions of enjoyment we had ever enjoyed.

Deaths

LEACH:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 30th, Mr. Oliver Leach aged 67 years.

BARROWS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 2d, Mr. Mellen Barrows aged 91 years 8 months and 2 days.

Although not unexpected, the death of the venerable Mellen Barrows of McDonough, causes a feeling of sadness, not only among those who have for many years known him as a neighbor and intimate friend, but among a large circle of acquaintances throughout the County.  He expired at his residence at an early hour on Friday morning last, in the ninety-second year of his age.  We hope next week to give a more extended obituary of one who was so much esteemed in life, and whose death is so generally mourned.

HUNTLEY:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 24th, Mr. Alvin Huntley.

RHODES:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 13th, Elmore [Rhodes] adopted son of N.H. and T.A. Rhodes, aged 8 years 5 months and 17 days.

VAN ALSTINE:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 26th, Mr. Joseph D. Van Alstine, aged 46                              years.

LIVERMORE:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 8th, infant twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Livermore, aged 2 months.

MORGAN:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 12th, infant daughter of Orson and Laura Morgan, aged 10 months.

TRACY:  In Havana, N.Y. [Schuyler Co.] Oct. 17th, Mr. Daniel Tracy aged 61 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY]

BROWN:  In Hornellsville [Steuben Co. NY], Oct. 29th, Mr. Charles L. Brown aged 49 years, formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY]

DAY:  Ezra S. Day, a wealthy citizen of Aurora, Ill., died at the Central station in Niles, Mich. on board the Pacific express on the morning of the 27th ult. of apoplexy.  Mr. Day will be remembered as having recently visited with John Slocum and other friends in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] and was on his return home when death overtook him.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, November 7, 1877:  E.S. Day, formerly a very popular landlord at West Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], and who had hosts of friends in this section, but who for some time past has resided at Aurora, MI, while on his way home from a visit at this place was seized with a fit of apoplexy and died almost instantly, at some point in Michigan.  The deceased was a genial friend, a boon companion and his death will be deeply regretted by many.

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

Marriage

YAPLE - HORTON:  In Sanford [Broome Co. NY], at the home of the bride by Rev. H.M. VanDeusen, Oct. 30th, 1877, Mr. Hensy C. Yaple to Mrs. Christina L. Horton, both of Sanford, N.Y.

Death

On Saturday last, a telegram announced the death of the mother of Mrs. L.J. Richmond, who resided at Madison [Madison Co., NY].  She has been in poor health for some time, so her death was not unexpected. We understand the body will be brought to Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] for interment.  Mrs. Richmond has the sympathy of the entire community in her bereavement.

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

Marriage

BARTLETT - JONES:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 6th, 1877, Mr. N.D. Bartlett of Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Miss Ella A. Jones, of Sherburne, N.Y. by Rev N.S. Jones.

Deaths

BISSELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 7th, Fitch [Bissell] son of D.C. and S.A. Bissell, aged 6 months.

FERNALLD:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, Mrs. William Fernalld, aged 41(?) years.

McDonough, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. William Fernalld, died at her residence on Friday, October 19th.  The funeral was held at the Baptist Church, of which she was a member, the Rev. W. Elwell, officiating.

CONNOLY:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Nov. 4th, Mrs. L.J. Connoly, aged 42 years.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY

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

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's friends, on Wednesday, Oct. 24th, 1877, by Rev. W.H. Humphrey, Uriah Seeber and Ella Hoose, both of Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 22d, Daniel K. Smith, aged 60 years.

In Battle Creek, Michigan, Aug. 10 at the residence of Austin Stillman, Mrs. Hezekiah W. Lyon aged 86 years.  She was formerly, and for a long period, a resident of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY].

Dr. John Drake of Westford [Otsego Co. NY], died in that town on the 23d Oct. in the 78th year of is age.  He was one of the oldest physicians in this section of the State.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 8, 1877:  Dr. John Drake was born in Westford, Dec. 8, 1799, commenced the study of medicine in 1823 with Dr. Burbank of Albany, and took a course of lectures given by Prof. Marsh and Armsby.  On account of sickness, he returned to Westford and studied with Dr. Hanna until 1826, when he went to Castleton, Vt., attended lectures and took the degree of M.D.  He commenced the practice of medicine in Fulton Co. [NY] in 1827 but returned to his native town in Dec. 1829 where, for nearly half a century, he performed the responsible and arduous duties of a physician.  He was married to Miss Perlia Judson, in 1831.  She and five out of eight children, survive him.  He was a member of Assembly in 1831, has been Supervisor of his town, Postmaster, Coroner and President of the Otsego Co. medical Society several times.  He filled each position with honor.  He wished and prayed that he would not live longer than he could do good.  So it was, for he was confined to the house only one week, and on the morning of Oct. 23, 1877, Dr. Drake died as he had lived, a Christian gentleman.  As a husband and father he was faithful and affectionate, as a citizen he was a patriot, as a physician he was pure, skillful and practical, as a Christian he was exemplary, for his life and words were a power for good.  His funeral services were held in Westford, Oct. 26th in the Presbyterian Church.  Rev. J.M. Chase of Worcester preached an able and affecting sermon.  Some loving hands had draped the back of the church and pulpit with black, and tastefully decorated them with autumnal leaves, vines and ripened grain.  The music was unusually appropriate and touching.  All the services were very impressive and solemn, all present felt that a great and good man had passed away.  Dr. John Drake's life was full of years, it was also full of noble and Christ like deeds.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 8, 1877

Marriages

At the home of the bride, Camden, Oneida County, N.Y., Oct. 27th, 1877, by Rev. E. Curtis, Edward S. CUPPERNULL of Cooperstown, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] and Miss Mary Witchley of the former place.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 4th, 1877, by Rev. H.H. Fisher, Amos Kenyon to Miss Caroline Alger both of Hartwick.

At the residence of the bride's father, Nov. 1st, by Rev. W.M. Hiller, Lee Jenks of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Carrie L. Patten of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY].

At the parsonage, in Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 29th, by Rev. H.H. Fisher, Robert L. Ainsley of Burlington to Miss Jane Curry of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time and place by Rev. H.H. Fisher, Frederick W. Hall and Miss Cora M. Jenks, both of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In the town of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 26th, Lucinda [Judson] wife of John D. Judson, aged 34 years.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], October 25th, 1877, Miss Celia Ann Cheney, aged 73 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 1, Mrs. Mary E. [Groat] wife of Lorin H. Groat, aged 25 years and 8 months.

 In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 26th, 1877, Nancy Nellis, wife of Peter A. Nellis, in the fifty-fourth year of her age.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 29th, Douw Swift, son of Seth Swift in the 28th year of his age.

The remains of the late Nelson Risedorph who died at Petrolia City, Pa., January 1873, were recently brought to this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], by Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Thompson and interred in Lakewood Cemetery.  The deceased was about 66 years of age and a brother of Mrs. Thompson.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 26, 1869

Marriages

At the house of the bride's parents, May 5th, by Rev. S.L. McKee, Theodore C. Reid to Miss Kate M. Lont, both of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY].

At Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], 12th inst., by Rev. Wm. N. Cobb, Rev. L.C. Hayes of the Wyoming annual Conference to Lydia A. Bowen.

At Zion Church, Greene [Chenango Co. NY], 18th inst., by Rev. Dr. Rogers, Lester G. Thompson to Miss Lena P. Marvin daughter of Ashel Marvin, formerly on Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], 6th inst., Miss Eliza M. Harris, aged 28 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], 6th inst., Sophia Field, wife of David Field, aged 43 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], 11th inst., Truma Enos aged 91 years.

In Chenango Forks [Broome Co. NY], 17th inst., Caroline Hall wife of Geo. W. Hall, aged 41 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], 14th inst. of scarlet fever, Emma H. [Drew] only daughter of H.B. and Lavantia Drew, aged 5 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, November 7, 1877

Marriage

Nov. 3:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 3d, at the house of Henry Gardner, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Lester E. Swift of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Annie Russell of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

Oct 27:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 30, James W. Stranahan aged 80 years.

Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY]:  The funeral of the late Mrs. John Hurlburt was attended from the Presbyterian Church last Sunday at 1 P.M., the Rev. A. Wood assisted by the Rev. Mr. Ellis officiating.  Her remains were interred in Brookside Cemetery.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 2, 1877

Marriage

At the residence of Mr. Hosea Westcott in Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24 by Rev. B.P. Ripley, Mr. Charles L. Tucker of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Marian B. Rose of Milford.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 9, 1877

Marriages

In Meredith [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev, J.C. Hammond, Nov. 3d, Floyd R. McDougal of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Ida M. Howe of Meredith.

At the M.E. Parsonage in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. W. B. Westlake, Ezra H. McNett of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Amelia R. Germond of Oneonta. 

At the home of the bride, Oct. 24th, by Rev. J.L. Egbert, Charles Freiot of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Mary Kales of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 4th, William Naragon, aged about 11 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], November 6th, Adaline Grant sister of William Grant, aged 50 years.  Funeral Wednesday.  The remains were taken to Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] for burial.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 6th, Mrs. Benjamin Whitbeck aged 72 years.  Buried Wednesday at this place [Oneonta, Otsego Co NY].

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 30th, Daniel D. Chamberlain, aged 21.

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 25th, Charles M. Jackson, aged 53 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 28, Allen [Martendale] eldest son of W.D. and Hannah Martendale, aged 9 years.

In Plattsburg [Clinton Co. NY], Nov. 1, J.W. Winkler aged 37 years.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, December 31, 1857

Marriage

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st Dec. by Rev. Mr. Welton, Daniel B. Mason to Miss Keziah Dutcher, daughter of John Dutcher, Esq.

Deaths

At Morris, Otsego Co. N.Y. on the 27th day of Nov. last, at the advanced age of 78 years, Roxce Smith, wife of Capt. Dan Smith and mother of Hon. A.M. Smith, late Senator of the 18th Dist.  Deceased was a native of the township in which she died and perhaps no woman in the county was more widely and favorably known.  From early life a member of the Congregational Church, she has ever been distinguished as an active and practical Christian, and it will be long before the void caused by her death will be filled by one whose life will as fully illustrate the great principles of the religion she professed.  Peace be to her ashes.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 17th inst., in full hope of life beyond the grave, Jennie E. [Sweet], daughter of Amos and Emily Sweet, aged 18 years 11 months and 10 days.

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], on Friday, the 18th inst., Mary E. [Babcock], daughter of W Delos Babcock, aged 15 years, 3 months and 11 days.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, October & November 1877

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

Marriages

ELLIOTT - BURLINGAME:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. W.A. Waldron Oct. 24, 1877, Porter A. Elliott to Alice Burlingame, all of Norwich.

STEERE - WHITMARSH:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. W. H. Waldron, Oct. 24, 1877, Wm. C. Steere of North Norwich to Rachael R Whitmarsh of Norwich.

Death

NEARING:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], November 1st, Mrs. Myra Nearing, aged 63 years. 

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BROWN:  From the Hornellsville Times, of October 31st, we clip the following relative to the death of Charles L. Brown formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

By the death of Charles L. Brown, which occurred on Monday morning, our community has lost one of its best and most respected citizens.  In all the relations of life he was highly esteemed for his many excellent qualities of character and life.  He was a good citizen, esteemed as a neighbor and beloved in the family.

Mr. Brown was born in Smyrna, Chenango County, in May 1928 and moved to Hornellsville [Steuben Co., NY]about fifteen years ago.  He leaves a wife and daughter, who in their affliction have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  The funeral will be held this Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church at half past 2 o'clock, starting from his late residence, No. 44 Washington Street, at 2 o'clock.  The service will be conducted by Rev. Messrs. Niles and Stevens.  The Ancient order of United Workmen will conduct the services at the grave, with the Oasis Lodge, I.O.O.F., present as escort.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 31, 1877

Deaths

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

Yes, Vanness hath gone, / His spirit hath fled;/ His fairy like form / Now lies with the dead; / His spirit hath flown / Through the trackless unknown. / And we mourn for the beautiful dead.

BUNNELL:  Died, in Tioga, Pa., on the 21st inst., at the residence of her son Arthur, Mrs Grace Bunnell, aged 57 years.  Her remains were brought to this place [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] for interment, funeral services were held by Rev. W. DeL. Wilson, in Christ's Church, on Tuesday last.  The deceased was the mother of H.E. Bunnell of this place and had resided among us for considerable length of time, beloved and respected by all who knew her.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, November 1, 1877

Marriages

At the residence of the bride's father, Oct. 24th, by Rev. H.N. Van Dusen, Mr. Clarence E. Phinney to Miss DeFrancey E. Rowe, both Colesville [Broome Co. NY]. 

In Fenton [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. E.L. Bennett assisted by Rev. Chas. Jewell of Lanesboro, Pa. Mr. James Howard of Glen Castle [Broome Co. NY], and Miss Jennie Jewell, of Chenango Bridge [Broome Co. NY].

Death

In Modesto, California, Oct. 10th, Mr. Chas. Dawson Davis, aged 18 years and 5 months, son of A.H. Davis, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, November 3, 1877

Death

WINN:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Mrs. Jane Winn, aged 78 years.

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News Item

About Sherburne

During the visit of M.D. Raymond of the Tarrytown Argus to this village recently, he addressed a letter to that paper from which we extract the following.

"The first settlement was made in Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] in 1792, by a colony of some twenty families mainly from Connecticut.  They were sturdy pioneers a number of them soldiers of the Revolution, inured to toil and suffering and deprivation.  They were God-fearing men and they brought with them their religion and their Puritan principles.  They planted the church and the schoolhouse side by side, and they brought up their children to habits of industry and obedience.  A blessing was on their labors, and though they have long gone to their rest "their works do follow them."  Their descendants rise up and call them blessed. The church they established is today a pillar of strength in the community, noted for its sturdy conservatism of the truth, and for its liberal benefactions to every good cause.

"The village proper contains a population of only about 1200, but it is a growing place, and of considerable business importance.  It contains six churches, as follows:  Congregational, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Universalist and Catholic, named in about the order of their numerical strength.  "Christ Church" is the oldest and one of the strongest Episcopal Churches between Utica and Binghamton.  An improvement on the church edifice is just being completed at an expense of some $6,000.  Nearly all the churches show signs of prosperity.  Then there is a fine public school and the Sherburne National Bank, the stock of which is far above par, and not easy to get.

"The business blocks and dwellings foo the village show signs of thrift and good taste and on all sides are evidences of competence and independence.  The season has been propitious, and the well filled barns and well tilled fields of the farmers speak of plenty and abundance.  "Hard Times" has scarcely looked in at the door, and poverty and want are almost unknown.  Dairying is the most important agricultural interest and brings a sure and profitable return.  Most of the milk is taken to the creameries which abound and is sold this season at $1 per 100 lbs., which is equivalent to about 25 cts. per pound for the butter, the proprietors of the Creameries being at the expense of making and marketing.  One company, White & Co., of Sherburne has control of twenty of these Creameries in this vicinity.

"Sherburne is modest and unpretentious, but it has sent out into the world many men of celebrity and influence, including Divines, College Professors, teachers, Judges, lawyers, Members of Congress and other public and professional and businessmen.  Some families of note have had their homes here, prominent among which are the Newtons.  The venerable sire, Capt. William Newton, and his estimable wife, who have lived together in the conjugal state for 67 years, and who are both over 90, still survive, and are the most remarkable old couple in all Central New York.  Of ten children, seven sons and two daughters survive, the youngest daughter having died many years since as a Missionary in faraway India.  Three of the sons are graduates of Yale College and one of them, Hubert, has been for nearly twenty-five years the professor of mathematics in that noted institution of learning.  All are men of high character and great personal worth.

"In the person of Hon. T.H. Matteson, Sherburne has an artist of note, and his studio is well worth a visit.  Dr. Devillo White of this place, is one of the men of prominence in the Chenango valley, and the celebrated Dr. John Gray of New York is a native of Sherburne and a son of one of the original settlers.  Many other names occur to us, but we must forbear further personal mention.

"Again, we stand on the bold summit of "Hunt's Mountain," and see the sunrise gild flood of light.  The beautiful landscape lies spread out before us like a cloth of green and gold fringed with the forests on the purple hills, while the willow bordered river like a thread of silver winds its way along its meadow banks, a picture to stir the heart of painter or poet.  We love long to linger here amid these scenes and among the friends we hold so dear, but we must heed the call from refreshment to labor, and we are off tonight for Tarrytown and home."

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.