Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, May 1878 & January 1848 & September 1847

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 24, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride in Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 9, by Rev. J.M. Chase, G.A. Boorn and Miss Ella Allen.

At the parsonage, Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY], May 16th, by Rev. J.W. Ainsworth, George M. Tubbs of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] and Libbie L. Sillman of Milford.

At Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], May 20, at the home of the bride, Dr. Carlos E. Aguirre and Miss Eva A. Wright, daughter of the officiating clergyman, Rev. J.T. Wright.

The marriage of Dr. Carlos E. Aguirre and Eva A. Wright was solemnized at the home of the bride, Monday morning, May 20th.  The service was performed by the bride's father, Rev. J.T. Wright.  Neither of the parties have lived long in Oneonta, but a sufficient time to make devoted friends.  They are away now, and will return in about ten days, after visiting New York, Boston and other important places.  Near the middle of June, they will sail for Porto Rico, where the Doctor will open a dental office and make his future home.  Those who know Mr. and Mrs. Aguirre are profuse in kindly congratulations and happy anticipations of their future but regret very much that they are to leave us permanently.

At the home of the bride, May 20th, by Rev. A. Thomas, Datus O. Palmer and Welthy May Hawks both of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY]. 

Otsdawa, [Otsego Co. NY], The marriage ceremony of Adelbert F. Madison and Elizabeth Merithew took place at West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] last Sabbath. The bride had been a resident of this place, previous to her matrimonial step.

Deaths

Hon. Elijah P. Brooks died at his residence in Elmira [Chemung Co. NY], last Friday.  He was born in the town of Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY], in 1819, and moved to Elmira when fifteen years old.  Mr. Brooks was a Republican, County Judge of Chemung, Canal Appraiser, and a Member of the Constitutional Convention of 1868.

Schenevus, Otsego Co. NY:  A child of Robert Jones aged nine months, was buried last Saturday.

Franklin, Delaware Co. NY:  Two funerals occurred in this village on Sunday last, that of Mrs. Niram Clark on Sabbath morning at the M.E. church, and that of Mrs. Chas. Payne at 8 p.m. at her late residence.  Both of these ladies were residents of this village and were very much respected by their friends and acquaintances.

Center Brook, Otego, Otsego Co. NY:  Angel Potter, the oldest resident of our place, died the 17th inst. in the 81st year of his age.  His father, Robert Potter, was the first settler on Center Brook, which was named at that time Potter's creek.  The deceased was born on the farm where he died.

News Item

The trial of Rev. Geo. B. Vosburgh formerly of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], indicted for poisoning his wife, at Jersey City, has been continued this week.  Mrs. Vosburgh's father and sister gave testimony, Friday, of very damaging character.  A.H. Spadone, a trustee of Mr. Vosburgh's church, said the minister had told him that his wife had made life very unhappy for him; that she had produced two abortions; accepted presents from a barkeeper and that when they were living in Cooperstown, she took morphine and kept him from home one Sabbath when he was to baptize some persons.  Dr. Doremus testified that he found antimonial poison in a preparation that Mr. Vosburgh was recently giving his wife.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 19, 1848

Death

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th inst., Jacob Funk aged 59 years and 8 months.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 26, 1848

Marriages

In Sidney, Delaware Co. [NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. Josiah Haws, Mr. Samuel Walker of Franklin, Del, Co. [NY] to Susan Eveline [Gallap] daughter of Benjamin Gallap, esq. of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY].

On the 20th inst. at Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], by the Rev. G.S. Boardman, Mr. G.I. Olendorf to Miss L.A. Adams both of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 11th inst., Ruth Tracy in the 62d year of her age.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, September 11, 1847

Marriages

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult by the Rev. Mr. Ingmire, Stephen G. Reynolds to Julia Ann E. Howard both of Middlefield [otsego Co. NY].

In Burlington Flats [Otsego Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. L. Casler, Charles G. Hubbett to Matilda Stevens.

In Columbus, Chenango County [NY], on the 23d ult., by Hiram Gritman, Esq., Mr. Edwin H. Clark to Miss Diantha Lottridge, both of Columbus.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Ingmire, George Wagner to Cinthia Ferris.

Deaths

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], on the 27th ult. Mr. Moses Lewis in the 88th year of his age.

In Decatur [Otsego Co. NY], on the 27th ult. Thomas Shaw in the 80th year of his age.  Also, in the same place, on the 18th ult. Joshua Irish, aged 80 years.

In Westford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst., John Patrick a resident of Norwalk, Conn. aged 52 years.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY], on the 27th ult. Peter Bristoll, aged 23 years.

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 3d inst. Eliza Jane Cooper.

In Binghamton, Broome County [NY], on the 30th ult. Robert C. Whitmore, publisher of the Binghamton Democrat, aged 28 years.

Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties, NY, May 1878

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 11, 1878

Marriage

MORRILL - ROBERTS:  At Christ Church in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], May 6th, 1878, by Rev. T.L Randolph, Mr. Charles A. Morrill of Marshalltown, Iowa and Miss Selina Roberts of Albert Lee, Minn.

Last Monday morning our village lost one of its brightest ornaments.  Miss Nina Roberts who has been a resident among us for the past year, took upon herself the rosy chains of wedlock and in company with her husband, Mr. Charles A Morrill, started for their future home in Marshalltown, Iowa.  Quite a party of young people accompanied them as far as Syracuse where they were handsomely entertained at dinner, the bride and groom presiding.  A large company of friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed in Christ Church by the Rector, T.L. Randolph, most beautifully and impressively.  Lovely floral gifts adorned the chancel.  Kind wishes and many fond remembrances follow them to their new home.  May it be one of happiness and prosperity.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, May 16, 1878

Deaths

John B. Allen, one of the early settlers of Harpersville [Delaware Co. NY], died on Friday morning last, aged seventy-seven years.  Has always lived on the farm originally occupied by his father.  He was a brother of the Hon. Judson Allen, now of St. Louis, Mo., but who was formerly a resident and prominent businessman of Harpersville and who at one time represented this district in Congress.  Mr. A. had served as warden in the Episcopal Church for many years and has ever enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors.

Yaleville, Chenango Co. NY:  Passed from her home among the dwellers of earth to that celestial paradise above on Monday of this week, Ruth [Rounds] daughter of William and Rosilla Rounds, aged 14 years.  She was a very bright and active young lady and was beloved by all who knew her.  she was taken very suddenly ill with diphtheria and from the first prophesied that her "days were numbered," and selected a beautiful plot under an apple tree within a few rods of her home for interment.  Her younger sister is confined with the dread disease, but hopes are entertained for her recovery.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 16, 1878

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], May 8th '78, Freddie H. [Lippitt] son of Moses H. and Sarah Lippitt, aged 4 weeks.

At Phoenix Mills [Otsego Co. NY], April 26th, Harry D. [Van Brocklin] son of Wm. S. and Margaret Van Brocklin, aged 1 year 9 months and 25 days.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], May 6th, Susie E. Brown [Beardsley], wife of Martin Beardsley and daughter of the late Dr. J.M. Brown, of Albany, NY.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], May 6th, Elias M. Hurlbutt, aged 73 years.

In Trout Creek [Delaware Co. NY], May 6th, 1878, Patty [Bedell] widow of Henry Bedell, aged about 90 years.

At Roseboom [Otsego Co. NY], April 23d , Anna [Sherman] wife of the late Deacon Russel Sherman, aged 84 years.

In Butternuts, May 2d, Mrs. Mary B Decker

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 15, 1878

Deaths

May 12:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], after a long and painful illness, Josiah Withey aged about 40 yrs.  Funeral services at the Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Mrs. N.C. Jacobs, of Davenport Centre [Delaware Co. NY] left her husband in charge of their child - a bright little boy of two years old - and went out to a neighbor's.  The father being called out of doors for a few moments, left the child alone in its play.  Returning he found it standing upon a chair in front of a window enveloped in flames from its clothing. Grasping the little unfortunate, he plunged it into a tub of water, extinguishing the fire.  Medical aid was summoned immediately, but it was too late. The child died from its injuries in about three hours in great agony.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 11, 1878

Marriages

WINTER - CARNEGEE:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], May 2d, by Rev. H.N. Van Dusen, Mr. William Winter to Mrs. Charlotte Carnigee, all of Greene.

SMITH - SLADE:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], May 1st at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. Geo. E. Ferris, Thomas M. Smith of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss M. Eugenia Slade of Oneonta.

TITUS - JACKSON:  In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], April 13th by Rev. J.L. Gamble, Mr. David Titus of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Adelia Jackson of Deposit.

Deaths

DECKER:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Thursday evening, May 2d, 1878, Mrs. Mary Biore Decker.

HURLBUTT:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], Sunday night, May 5th, 1878, Elias M.  Hurlbutt, aged 73 years.

 BEARDSLEY:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on Monday, May 6th, Susie E. Beardsley, wife of Martin Beardsley and daughter of the late Dr. J.M. Brown of Albany, N.Y.

MUNCY:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY] April 29th, 1878, of paralysis, Mrs. Catherine Muncy, wife of Adonijah Muncy, aged about 78 years.

LANDERS:  Mrs. Landers, wife of Judge Landers, died on Wednesday evening last from a paralytic stroke.  Deceased was very much esteemed in social circles.  [Afton, Chenango Co. NY]

LEWIS:  Henry Lewis, an old engineer on our road, died at North Fenton [Broome Co. NY] a few days since.  For the past two or three years he has suffered from softening of the brain, or insanity, said to have been caused by running nights.  He was the first engineer that ever ran a locomotive into this place.

SPAULDING:  Funeral of Ira Spaulding:  The funeral was attended from the Spaulding House by a large concourse of friends, neighbors and acquaintances, on Friday afternoon, to pay a last sad tribute to the departed.  Rev. Mr. Scoville, of the Congregational Church officiated, and in his remarks paid a touching tribute to the memory of the deceased and spoke fitting words of consolation to the bereaved ones to cheer them in their sad affliction.  During the afternoon all business in the village was suspended, and all the stores and places of business, with one exception, closed. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen in our village and as the solemn cortege moved toward the cemetery, many a tear was shed in regret at the sudden taking away of so good and honest a man.

HUTTLESON:  A little five year old son of Wells Huttleson, of DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], was drowned on Tuesday of last week.  The boy, in company with two little sisters, was out gathering wild flowers about three miles east of the village and in undertaking to cross a small stream on a log, he fell in and was drowned.  The stream had been considerably swollen by late rains and the body was washed down its bed a distance of about seventy-five rods before it was recovered.  All efforts to bring the child to life proved unavailing  Oneida Union

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 8, 1878

Deaths

WILLCOX:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], may 2, 1878, C. DeWitt [Willcox] only osn of C.O. and H.V. Willcox, aged 2 years, 11 months and 14 days.

"I've come in the house to stay, Mama" / These words come back so sadly to me, / For he had left his play never more to return / Our darling Willie, almost three.

One bud more was needed in Heaven; / But why? Is our heart broken plea, / Oh why pluck the sweetest the Gardener had given? / Bright lovely Willie, almost three.

He brought sweet joy in the morning / As he came lightly tripping to climb on my knee, / At noon and at even - yes, ever a joy / Our beautiful Sunshine, almost three.

Stilled are the busy little hands, / The eyes that watched so lovingly to see / If Papa was coming, are forever closed. / He's gone, Pet of the fold, almost three.

Is he not loved in a better home? / Heavenly Father we look to thee. / Our Willie will wait at the Golden gate / Crowned with glory when almost three.

E.B.

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SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], April 20th, Mrs. Angeline W. Smith.

She was the first daughter of Rev. Bishop A. Russell and was married to Wm. H. Smith, July 3d, 1845.  Her sufferings during her sickness were extreme and protracted and amid her anxious desires to "be laid away sweetly in her grave to rest," she fell asleep in Jesus, as softly and as sweetly as an infant sinks to repose upon its mother's bosom.  She leaves a husband, seven children, three grandchildren, her aged father, five sisters and a brother to mourn her departure.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 9, 1878

Marriage

At the residence of the bride's father, in Watkins, N.Y., April 24th, by Rev. Cameron Mann, Mr. S.L. Comstock of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Lottie L. Van Allen.

Death

A child of Mrs. Hurlburt of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], daughter of Eber Jackson of Triangle [Broome Co. NY], who died in Afton, of diphtheria, was carried through this village last week Tuesday and buried in triangle.  Mrs. Hurlburt and another child are sick with the same disease.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 8, 1878

Deaths

Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY:  Pardon Redfield an old resident of the town, died on Sunday.

Diphtheria which has swept away so many victims at East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], has made its appearance among us.  Two children of George Townsend has died, and there are several other cases in the community.  It is of an unusually malignant type and is justly dreaded by all.

Intelligence of the death of Mrs. N.L. Ireland of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] is received.  Mrs. Ireland who formerly resided at the Latham Stand, was very much respected in this vicinity, and endeared herself to a large circle of friends who are deeply pained by the news of her sudden death.

Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY:  The funeral services of Almond Tower were held at his residence on Friday last.  Rev. Samuel Scoville of Norwich, officiating.

German, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. William Hall died Tuesday morning.  She was sick only about a week.

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PARKS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Asa Parks aged 95 years, 3 months, 26 days.

We chronicle in our death notices the decease of Asa Parks, which occurred at his residence on Mechanic St. on Friday last, at the advanced age of nearly 96 years.  Until within a few months the deceased has been as active and energetic as most men a score of ears younger and was daily on our streets where his genial smile and sturdy step attracted no little attention from those who were aware of the many years that had rolled over him and whitened his head with the frosts of many winters.  He was born in Preston, Connecticut and removed to Preston [Chenango Co. NY] in 1810, and during the rigors of a severe winter built one of the first houses ever constructed in that town.  There he resided until twenty-three years ago, when he removed to Norwich, where he has since lived.  He has been for more than 60 years a member of the Free Will Baptist church.

Some two years ago we published in the Telegraph an account of a remarkable meeting of four shoemakers in the shop of Fred Weiler, in this village.  The quartet collectively had worked at their trade for nearly three hundred years, and their names are as follows: Asa Parks, the deceased, who at that time was nearly 94 years of age, Caleb Peabody, aged nearly 80 years, and who died in Rome, N.Y., about two weeks since, Thomas Stackhouse, aged 82 years, who died about a year ago, and Benjamin Bunker, who at the time was nearly 80 years of age.  Of the four, Benjamin Bunker alone remains, now aged nearly 82 years, and on Tuesday afternoon as he sat in Mr. Weiler's shop and related the facts to our reporter, from which this article is written, he would hardly be taken for a man over sixty-five years of age, so well is his vigor and intellect preserved, and as he spoke of his friends that had gone before, the unbidden tear started as he thought of his dead friends and seemed to realize that he had passed one decade more than the time allotted to man, and that he too must soon cross the dark river.

Preston, Chenango Co. NY:  Asa Parks of Norwich was buried here beside his wife on the 5th.  He was over 95 years of age and was for many years a respected resident of this town.

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Rev. Dr. J.T. Mattison, died at 10:30 o'clock on Sunday evening, at his boarding house, the Temperance Hotel, Cortland.  He had been unconscious since Saturday forenoon.  Sinking spells began very markedly on Sunday morning.  His vitality became completely exhausted by evening, and he quietly passed away. The funeral services will take place at the Baptist church on Wednesday, May 2 at 2 P.M.  Dr Dodge, President of Madison University, and the lifelong friend and counselor of Dr. Mattison, is expected to be in charge of the exercises.  He will be assisted by Rev. Mr. Ford of the Baptist church of Homer, and by the pastors of the other churches of Cortland.  Dr. Mattison graduated from Madison University in 1858 and in 1860 from the Theological Seminary.  He leaves a wife and two children, a girl of eight years, and a son of about sixteen.

J.G. DeVoe, Esq. of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] proprietor of the Exchange Hotel, died very suddenly at 8:20 o'clock on Monday morning.  His disease in the medical term was aneurism of the aorta, or a giving away of the main artery from his heart.  The artery had, for quite a long time, been weakened, so that it was unable to hold against the great pressure of the stream of blood from the heart.  Mr. DeVoe was in his room alone when the artery burst and succeeded in ringing the bell connecting his room and the office.  William Riley, the clerk, and Matt Cary, the porter, were first in his room, and by his request held his head while he expired.  He was lying upon his bed when they reached him, and said audibly, "hold my head." These were the last words he was noticed to attempt to speak.  He died easily and calmly.  As he had been expecting to die suddenly, he requested that no postmortem examination be made of his remains.  Times

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 9, 1878

Marriages

MILLS - SHAW:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], May 6th, by Rev. G.R. Burnside, Mr. David Mills of Gloversville, N.Y. [Fulton Co.] to Miss Cora Shaw of Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

STEERE - BURROWS:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], May 1st, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Charles H. Steere to  Miss Cora Burrows both of East McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

DOYLE - COYE:  Married, in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 1st, by Rev. A.C. Smith of Cincinnatus, Mr. L.D. Doyle of the Brakel, to Miss Edie Coye of North Pitcher. The wedding was held at the house of the bride's parents and many valuable presents were presented.

Deaths

BOWERS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], April 9th, Mary [Bowers] little daughter of William and Mary Bowers, aged 13 months and 24 days.

PHILLIPS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], March 27th, Owen Phillips aged 72 years.

IRELAND:  In West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], May 1st, Hattie E. [Ireland] wife of Nelson L. Ireland, aged 32 years.

WILLCOX:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 2d, C. DeWitt [Willcox] only son of D.O. and H.V. Willcox, aged 2 years 11 months and 14 days.

SMITH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], April 20th, Angeline W. [Smith] wife of William H. Smith.

STARKEY:  In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Mr. Orson Starkey, aged 62 years.

BRUCE:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Mr. Abram Bruce aged 86 years.

Died, in Pitcher, May 3d, Mr. Abram Bruce, father of  Mrs. Joseph Slater and Mrs. Elisha kies, aged eighty-six years.

STEPHENS:  In Schenevus, Otsego Co. [NY] at the residence of his son-in-law, C. Fredenburg, April 20th, 1878, Mr. Ezra Stephens aged 78 years 7 months and 15 days.  Deceased was an uncle of the late Mrs. Horatio Babcock, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

PABODIE:  Caleb Pabodie, for many years a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], died in Rome [Oneida Co. NY]a few days since, aged nearly eighty years.

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HALL:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] April 30th, Emma [Hall] wife of William T Hall and daughter of Walter O. and Angeline Banks, in the 28th year of her age.

The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday afternoon May 2d and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased.  The services were conducted by Rev. A.C. Smith of Cincinnatus.

"She has gone to the grave, but we will not deplore her. / Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb; / The Saviour has passed through its portals before her, / And the lamp of his love is her guide through the gloom"

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HULL:  In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], April 27th, Josie M. [Hull] wife of Dr. Thomas G. Hull, aged 26 years.

In the Union of week before last, mention was made of the extremely critical and dangerous condition of the wife of Dr. T.G. Hull, at the residence of his father in Binghamton.  The worst fears, despite every effort to avert the blow, were realized in the death of that most estimable lady, who passed from earth on Saturday morning, the 27th ult., in the twenty-seventh year of her age.  The following notice and particulars from the local press which last week we inadvertently omitted to copy, will have a painful interest to the numerous relatives and friends of the bereaved husband, who was formerly a resident of Norwich:

"The many friends of Dr. Thomas G. Hull will grieve to learn that his wife died on Saturday morning from the effects of a confinement a few days since.  Mrs. Hull was a native and resident of Flushing, in this State [NY]; and had been married nearly two years.  Her maiden name was Josie M. Smith.  Mrs. Hull came to this city some seven months age and has remained at the residence of her father-in-law, Mr. A.G. Hull, ever since.  Her ladylike deportment and cordial manner endeared her to all who became acquainted with her here, and she proved to be as general a favorite as she was at her own home, where many anxious hearts awaited with dread the news of her death.  It is less than a week since Mrs. Hull's symptoms were anything but of the most encouraging kind.  But a sudden change for the worse brought eminent medical talent from abroad to add their counsel to the advice of the best local practitioners.  Drs. Thomas, of Utica, and Beecher, of Norwich, came with haste to the bedside of their relative, but all in vain. The worst proved too true, and the young physician has the sympathies of the community in this, his second, bereavement. The child - a bright boy - survives to comfort him; but the blow is a terrible one."

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PARKS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Mr. Asa Parks aged 95 years, 3 months and 30 days.

On Friday last, at his residence on Mechanic Street, one of our oldest and most respected citizens quietly passed to his reward after a well spent and active life.  Asa Parks has for years been known as the oldest person living in Norwich and his life in town for nearly a quarter of a century has been quiet, unostentatious and pleasant.  Remarkably active for one of his years, he followed his occupation as a shoemaker, until a short time previous to his death.  In his intercourse with friends and neighbors he was genial and courteous and his pleasant smile and hearty salutation will be missed by many friends.  Deceased was in his ninety-sixth year at the time of his death; was born in Preston, Conn., and removed to Preston, this County [Chenango Co. NY] in 1810; removed to this village in 1855 where he has since resided.  His remains were taken to Preston for interment on Sunday.

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SPAULDING:  Suddenly in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the morning of May 8th, 1878, Mr. Ira Spaulding aged 63 years.  Funeral Services will be held at the Spaulding House o Firday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

Another of our prominent citizens has been called suddenly from our midst.  When it was announced on Wednesday morning that Ira Spaulding, proprietor of the Spaulding House, was dead, there was a shock throughout the community in which he was so well known, many not having heard of his brief illness.

For some days previous to his death, he had suffered much from a large carbuncle on the back of his neck, and on Monday he was compelled to give up and retire to his bed.  Between twelve and one o'clock in Tuesday, he was stricken with apoplexy, and gradually sank until a quarter to four o'clock on Wednesday morning, when he expired.  It is believed that he was conscious until within an hour or more previous to his decease, although his tongue failed to perform its functions.

Deceased was born in Connecticut, February 28th, 1815, and when a young man he removed to Gilbertsville, Otsego County [NY] where he married Miss Esther Hickok.  Soon after, he removed to the Parker farm, in the east part of this town where he resided for a time, when, twenty-five years ago he purchased the Chenango House (now Palmer House) on East Main Street, where for fourteen years he presided as a popular host.  Disposing of that property, he purchased the hotel on North Broad Street, which for eleven years past has borne his name and which he has successfully conducted.

Probably no man was more widely known than Ira Spaulding, as he had for so many years been actively engaged in a business which brought him in contact with people from far and near, and no man will be more missed in this community than he.  Possessed of a kind and sympathetic heart, he was a friend to those in trouble or affliction, and we doubt whether another citizen has attended as many funerals - particularly those of the humbler class - where his carriage was at the disposal of the friends, and his sympathy expressed in something more than words.

Although his death was sudden, it was not altogether unlooked for by his family, as he had a similar shock some three years since, from which his recovery was at the time considered doubtful.  His widow and two sons survive him - James K. Spaulding, now Postmaster in this village, and Henry D. Spaulding, for years past the faithful assistant of his father, in conducting the business of the hotel.  The afflicted family, with a large circle of relatives have the sympathies of the community in their bereavement.

Funeral services will be held at the late residence of the deceased on Friday next at 2 o'clock P.M.

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The Grave of Harry Deshon

South Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY: A short time since we passed a sacred spot, which though unmarked by costly monument, will ever be a place to memory dear; and though Time's defacing fingers have been busy gradually sinking the broken tombstones into the turf, and wearing away the lines which were indicated by grief-stricken hearts, yet those few lines will recall to the mind of the reader many a scene in which Harry Deshon participated.  It is beneath two apple trees, just south of Tracy Wightman's house.  He was well known to the writer of this imperfect sketch, in his boyhood days, and many an hour have we listened to his romantic stories of experiences in the army, for he was a soldier in the war of 1812.  He was born in New London, Conn., and died about twelve years since, aged 76.  He was a hatter by trade and worked in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] a number of years. The graves of his wife and eldest child are near his.  The former died in 1829, in the 32d year of her age, and the latter, May Ann, was taken at the early age of 9 years.  There were six girls and two boys belonging to the family - only two of whom we have any traces; Mrs. John R. Wheeler of Oxford [Chenango Co. NYT] and Mrs. Fanny Willcox, living near Plasterville [Chenango Co. NY].

Mr. Deshon enlisted in 1814 for ninety days in Captain Sexton's Company, whose sons, Giles and Orrin, now live at Frinkville.  Mr. Levi Brooks and Aaron Barr, long since deceased, were in the same Company.  Mr. Barr's widow is still living in Preston, at the ripe age of 89 years.   Mr. Deshon once owned five hundred acres of land which was given him by his father, and consisted of what was once the Joel Gleason and part of the Ross farms.  It is said by one who knew him well, that though naturally very jovial, if any mention was made of his lamented wife, he would turn away and weep like a child.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1822

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 3, 1822

Marriage

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday the 27th ult by the Rev. Mr. Sears, Mr. Alexander W. Maxwell to Miss Emma Wiard.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 7, 1822

Deaths

Died at Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the evening of the 4th inst. Nathan Edgerton, Esq. aged 63 years.  He was one of the earliest settlers in this county and by a course of honest industry, without "grinding the face of the poor," he succeeded in acquiring a handsome property and literally made the wilderness to bud and blossom like the rose.  He served the various public stations and was for several years Sheriff of this county.  He was a compound of mildness, vigilance and energy.  In short, he was a good and useful citizen and an honest man.

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday last, Mrs. Ells consort of James Ells, Esq.

A child of Mr. Brouk of Binghamton, Broome Co. [NY] on 6th inst., while the family were at breakfast, put its head through the bars of the gate. In its efforts to retreat or extricate, it brought its throat directly across the lock bar of the gate, and unfortunately was not discovered until the vital spark was extinguished.  The unfortunate little sufferer, it appeared had been accustomed to put its head through the bars of the gate in front of the house, look into the street, and had once before been unable to extricate itself, but at that time it alarmed the family by its cries and was rescued.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 18, 1822

Death

The Cherry Valley Gazette states that Mr. George Bissell of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY], in this county, fell from a loaded wagon in that town on the 28th ult. and one of the wheels passing over his breast, he was so injured that he expired on the evening of the same day.

Delaware Gazette Delhi, NY, December 4, 1822

Marriage

On the 17th inst. by I. Bartlett, Esq. Mr. Ira Ballard of Burlington, N.J. to Miss Roxana Beach of Franklin in this county [Delaware Co. NY].

Whereas my wife Charity [Anthony] has left my bed and board without any just cause or provocation and refuses to return; this is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after this date.  Seth Anthony, Kortright, Nov. 23, 1822.

Death

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday the 1st inst. after a short but severe illness, Mr. Charles W. Stockton aged 66 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 18, 1822

Marriages

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by the Rev. F.K. Maxwell, Mr. John McGowan of Bovina [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Catharine McNaught of Delhi.

By the same, Mr. Oliver Barbor to Miss Miriam Mason --- Mr. Malichi Howland to Miss Jane Mason, all of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY]

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1847 & 1848

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, September 4, 1847

Marriages

In Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY] on the 1st inst. by the Rev. O. Whiston, Giles C. Smith of the city of New York, to Miss Emma Jane Wilson of the former place.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bixby, Riley Fitch to Malinda Coffin.

In the same place by the same, on the 1st inst., Leroy E. Bow Esq. of Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY] to Catharine F. Eddy of the former place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 5, 1848

Marriages

In Stark, Herkimer Co., [NY], on the 29th ult. by the Rev. C.H. Harvey, Joseph Pinkney and Charity Wright, both of Stark.

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst. by the same, Stephen V. Allen and Margaret Hawver both of this town.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, January 12, 1848

Marriages

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], on the 25th ult. by the Rev. J.A. Bartlett, Mr. Geo. Tubbs of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Marcella Randall of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the same, Theodore Pier of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lorinda Shipman of Springfield.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], by the same, Peter Weeks of Hudson [Columbia Co. NY] to Miss Laura Gardiner of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY].

At the same place, by the same, Ogden Converse to Nancy Adams.

In Jacksonville on the 29th ult by Rev. L.C. Pattengill, Mr. Mathew C. Anderson of Toddsville [Tompkins Co. nY] to Miss Mary Barton of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, by the same, on the 30th ult., at the same place, Mr. Jonathan Armstrong to Miss Mary Lloyd both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. Mr. Beach, Mr. John H.H. Doty to Miss Mary Graves daughter of Mr. Abner Graves Jr., of Cooperstown.

On the same inst. by Rev. Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Peter Winne of Canajoharie [Montgomery Co. NY], to Miss Phebe Cooley, daughter of Mr. Richard Cooley of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY].

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Rev. Mr. Campbell, Richmond Burch of Owego, Tioga Co. [NY] to Laura Wilbur of Westford [Otsego Co. NY].

Also, at the same time, Albert Bassett of Franklin, Delaware Co. [NY] to Harriet N. Hamlin of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 26th ult by Rev. R.S. Lent, Mr. Harry G. Burnum to Miss Clarinda Lent both of that place.

At Exeter [Otsego Co. NY] on the 23d ult by the Rev. John Hughs, Mr. Willis P. Smith to Miss Harmony [Hubbard] third daughter of S. Hubbard, Esq., of Exeter.

In Maryland [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by Daniel Platt Esq., Mr. Asa Grover of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Abigal Witt of the former place.

At Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] on the 29th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Dodge of Butternuts, Mrs. N.B. Shepherd of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Lucina Lewis of Unadilla.

Deaths

At Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Erastus D. Fields only son of Wm. C. Fields esq. aged 18 years and 7 months.

In the city of New Orleans [LA] on the 2d of Nov last of yellow fever, Archibald Dixon, formerly of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango & Otsego Counties NY, May 1878

 Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 4, 1878

Death

We have received a copy of the Janesville, (Wis.) Gazette, announcing the death of Rev. Thomas J. Ruger, A.M.,  on the morning of Easter Day, in that city, at the age of 77 years.  From an extended biographical sketch of the services of Mr. Ruger in the Gazette, we copy the following: 

"To the life, services, and character of Mr. Ruger is attached more than ordinary interest.  He was one of the most respected clergymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this State.  He was born in Northumberland, Saratoga County, New York, February 25, 1802.  In early life he worked on his father's farm, receiving the benefits of good public and private schools and was, when quite a young man, a schoolteacher for a year or more.  Entering Union College, Schenectady, New York, at the age of twenty-two, he graduated after pursuing its full course of study with high honors and taking therefrom the degree of Master of Arts.  In 1830 he became the successor of Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske as principal of Wilbraham Academy, in Massachusetts, and two years afterwards was appointed president of the Wesleyan Seminary, at Lima, New York, which position he filled for a period of four years, when he resigned.  In 1836 he was ordained a priest of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and soon after became rector of Christ Church parish, of Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]. 1839 he was called to the rectorship of St. John's Church, Marcellus in the diocese of Western New York.  In addition to his pastoral labors, he had charge of the Academy there for five years.  In 1844, while in attendance at the general council of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the city of New York, he was introduced to Bishop Jackson Kemper, whose diocese then included the States of Indiana and Missouri and the Territories (now States) of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota.  The bishop urged Mr. Ruger to remove into his diocese and help in the Master's work.  Accepting this invitation, he removed in that year with his family to Janesville, which then was a humble place of only 200 population and Rook County contained only 2,000.

Trinity Church parish, Janesville, was organized in September 1844, Mr. Ruger being its first rector.  He officiated also at Beloit and Milton, holding Missionary services at those points for a year or more; at the same time the regular services at Trinity were not intermitted.  In this field he labored faithfully and with a great degree of success for more than ten years and built up a large parish.  Commencing with not to exceed ten members, it increased to the number of about two hundred communicants within a period of ten years.

Mr. Ruger organized a school of a high grade in this city not long after he settled here which was called the Janesville Academy.  It offered opportunities for acquiring a thorough education in English, the classics and mathematics and did a great amount of good and was largely attended.

Father Ruger filled his place in the hearts of his children in the church, so properly, so acceptably and so deservedly, that all regard his benedictions as blessings.  Thus, for many years he lived and worked in Janesville, beloved and respected as a man among men and as a minister in the church."

Mr. Ruger married soon after graduation from college to Miss Maria Hutchinson of Lenox, Madison Co. [NY].  Their eldest son Thomas H. is a colonel and brevet brigadier in the U.S. Army and is now in command of the military department of the South. Edward held the rank of colonel in the war and was in command of the Topographical engineers of the Army of the Cumberland.  William is now in the practice of law in Janesville and Dr. Henry H. is a surgeon in the U.S Army in one of the Territories.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, may 2, 1878

Marriage

SACKETT - SLOAN:  At the residence of the bride's mother, April 17th, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. George E. Sackett to Miss Ella H. Sloan, all of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

Sidney Plains, Delaware Co. NY:  The child of T.G. Smith died Monday night.  The disease is supposed to have been diphtheria.

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 9, 1878

Marriages

In Warren [Otsego Co. NY] on the morning of the 1st inst. by the Rev. L. Casler, S. Dorr Hewes of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] and Cora M. Casler of the former place.

At the residence of the bride's parents on the evening of May 2d, by Rev. Dr. Patton, Dr. William P. Fowler and Miss Carrie Cheney daughter of A Cole Cheney and granddaughter of Hon. J. D. Husbands of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY].

Deaths

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] April 26th, G.C. Allen aged 58 years.  He was buried with masonic honors.  

Geo. C. Allen, a native of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], a merchant for the past twelve years at Worcester, died there on the 26th ult, aged 58 years.

At the residence of Ell Sherman, Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY],. April 23d, '78, Mrs. Ella Sherman, aged 84 yrs.

At Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY], May 5th, '78, Julia A. [Baldwin] widow of the late John Baldwin, aged 90 years, 2 months and 15 days.

At Exeter Center [Otsego Co. NY], May 5th, '78, Mary [Doran] widow of the late Patrick Doran, in the 65th year of her age.  A native of County limerick, Ireland.

In South Adams, Mass., April 25, 1878, Margaret [Van Patten] widow of the late Henry F. Van Patten, aged 93 years and 6 months, formerly of Middlefield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].

Henry M. Tobey, an enterprising merchant at Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], died suddenly in that village on the 27th ult, aged 63 years.

News Item

Suspected Case of Poisoning

Mrs. Van Kleek, living above East Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] died Monday.  Suspicions were excited by the conduct of her husband that she had been poisoned.  Wednesday at the hour the funeral was to take place, Coroner Leonard reached the Van Kleek residence and at once instituted proceedings for a postmortem investigation.  Drs. S.H. and Meigs Case made such examination. There was no positive evidence of poisoning, but upon the advice of District Attorney Benedict, the stomach and liver were put in jars for submission to a chemist deemed advisable.  The deceased was buried Wednesday.  Yesterday afternoon the investigation was resumed.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 8, 1878

Deaths

Mrs. Charles Beardsley nee Moulton, died on the 4th inst. of typhoid pneumonia.  She leaves an infant child.  [Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY]

Mrs. Decker died last Thursday night at Mrs. Thomas Gadsby's having come there for a visit.  She retired for the night in her usual health.  Her niece went to her room to see that she comfortably cared for before retiring and found her dead.  She died without a struggle or groan.  [Gilbertsville, Otsego Co. NY].

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 1, 1878

Marriage

BAKER - BEACH:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], by Rev. R.C. Crandall, Mr. Chancellor Baker to Miss Olive Ann Beach.

Deaths

MANNING:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], April 15th, Mrs. Myra Manning, aged 48 years.

SYMONDS:  In East Troupsburg, Steuben Co. N.Y., April 21st, Martin Jessie [Symonds] son of John H. and julia A. Symonds, aged 10 years.

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Death of Mrs. C.L. Wilcox

Mrs. C.L. Wilcox died at Harrisburg, Pa., April 15th.  She had been in poor health for several months and at times her reason was dethroned and her family and friends felt the necessity of taking her to the asylum at Harrisburg.  She was conveyed to the above named place by her husband, he leaving her on Saturday with bright hopes of ultimate recovery.  Sunday evening, she appeared quite cheerful and retired, resting quite well.  Between four and five o'clock on Monday morning she breathed her last from an apoplectic stroke, unexpected to her attending physicians.  Mrs. Wilcox's maiden name was Hannah L. Bartle and she was a daughter of Uri and Hannah Bartle of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], where she was born in April 1828, and was nearly fifty years of age at the time of her death.  She was married to Mr. Wilcox in 1863.  One son was born to them, a young lad who with the grief-stricken husband mourns her loss.  Mrs. Wilcox was a woman of more than ordinary intelligence, great strength of mind and influence.  She was foremost in all good works benevolent, zealous and well calculated for a leader, as she was in everything in which she took an interest.  There is no one in female circles whose loss will be more generally regretted.  With a mature mind and judgment, her counsels were at all times highly valued and in most cases guided the action of her sisters in church and society.  She was an active member of the Presbyterian church and highly esteemed by all its members.  Her works will live after her. The remains were taken to Wellsboro, where the funeral was very largely attended by sympathizing friends.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 2, 1878

Marriage

One of the most delightful surprise gatherings came off last week Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Lucius Aldrich, the occasion being the 10th anniversary of their marriage.  Notwithstanding the dark and ominous appearance of the sky, threatening rain at any moment, by four o'clock a goodly company had assembled bringing many substantial tokens in wood, silver, glass and tin ware, beside ornamental gifts to celebrate the occasion. The genial host and hostess gave each a cordial welcome, and pleasant conversation ruled the hour.  A turkey supper was served with the usual delicacies of such an event, after which an original poem was read by one of the guests, when singing was introduced, and prayer was offered.  Soon the company separated, all seeming to feel it had been a very enjoyable time.

Deaths

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], April 2d, Mr. Francis D. Olin, aged 35 years, oldest son of Edwin C. Olin.

Mrs. Terwilliger, wife of the late Dea. Simon Terwilliger, died of dropsy last Saturday evening.  The funeral was attended at the house on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. E.W. Root officiating.  She has been a member of the Congregational Church for 52 years and was 75 years of age.

The funeral of Mrs. Horace J. Wood of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], who died at the Utica Asylum on Friday night of last week was very largely attended at her late residence on Monday afternoon.  Rev. D. Ballou of Utica was present and conducted the sad ceremonies.  He paid a beautiful and glowing tribute to the name, memory and character of the deceased.  His remarks are spoken of in the highest terms by those who heard them as being truthful and well chosen.  Mrs. Wood was one of those confiding, pleasant, modest and Christian ladies that are always respected and beloved in a community and there was not a person in the vast multitude that assembled to pay their last mournful tribute to the beloved dead, that did not mourn her sad and untimely end.  A noble, devoted and true wife; a kind, loving and gentle mother; an agreeable neighbor and genial friends, who will be missed and mourned by those who appreciate her pure and sensitive nature and when the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll and time shall be no more, her bright spirit will stand amid that vast throng, with a spotless record of purity written upon her brow, and dwell forever with those who were faithful to their trust while here upon earth.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 1, 1878

Death

ELDRIDGE:  In North Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], April 26th, 1878, Dwight [Eldridge] youngest son of G.S. and A.M. Eldridge, aged 5 years, 5 months and 21 says.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 4, 1878

Marriages

S.L. Comstock of our village [Norwich, Chenango Cp. NY] was married last week to Miss Lottie VanAllen of Watkins [Schuyler Co. NY].  The Watkins Express says:  "This is a most propitious marriage, upon which the friends of both the bridegroom and bride may well be congratulated.  The newly wedded pair left on the 6:31 (Northern Cental) for Rochester.  Their future residence will be at Norwich and may joy and happiness ever dwell with them."

On last evening at 8:45 Rev. H.B. Thayer, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, performed the marriage service uniting Mr. G.L. Fearis of Connersville, Indiana and Mrs. A.J. Harian of this city [Bloomington IL].  The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride on East Front Street in the presence of about forty intimate friends and relatives who had manifested their affection by a number of valuable presents.  The bride was elegantly and tastefully dressed in a traveling suit of rich brown silk with hat to match.  the house was beautifully decorated with -?- and cut flowers.  After the congratulations and the partaking of an elegant collation prepared by Mrs. Case and Mrs. Stiles, the happy couple started for Indianapolis, where they will remain a few days before going to Connorsville, where Mr. Fearis, who is very wealthy, is engaged in the manufacture of patent medicines, and where he and his bride will reside.  Mr. Fearis is spoken of by those who know him as a most excellent gentleman and those who have had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Harlan are sure that in his selection of a wife he displayed the best of judgment.  Bloomington throws after them the proverbial old shoe of good omen and hopes that their married life may be serene and peaceful.  Bloomington, Ill. Pantagraph, April 26.

Deaths

TRUMAN:  April 26, 1878, Letta [Truman] adopted son of Dudley and Roxey Truman, aged 9 months and 7 days.

WOOD:  At the Asylum in Utica, N.Y. [Oneida Co.], April 26, Mrs. Diana Wood aged 47 years, wife of Horace J. Wood.

TERWILLIGER: In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], April 27, 1878, Mrs. Matilda [Terwilliger] wife of the late Deacon Simon Terwilliger, aged 75 years.

KINSMAN:  In the town of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], (Page Brook) April 26th, 1878, Mr. David Kinsman, aged 78 years.

RAYMOND:   In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], April 26th, 1878, Clarrissa C. [Raymond} wife of D.L. Raymond, aged 56 years. 

BEARDSLEY:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], Snday night, April 28th, 1878\, Eliza [Beardsley] wife of Charles Beardsley, aged 30 years and 11 months.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 2, 1878

Marriages

COMSTOCK - VAN ALLEN:  At the residence of the bride's father in Watkins, N.Y. [Schuyler Co.], April 24th, 1878, by Rev. Cameron Mann, Mr. S.L. Comstock of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lottie L. Van Allen daughter of John J. Van Allen, Esq. of Watkins.

TITUS - JACKSON:  In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], April 13th, by Rev. J. Lee Gamble, Mr. David Titus of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Adelia Jackson of Deposit.

SEXMITH - ROUNDS:  In Guilford Centre [Chenango Co. NY], April 17th, by Rev. P. Griffing, Mr. George W. Sexmith of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Flora Rounds of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

BROOKS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] April 25th, Mr. Theseus Brooks, aged 43 years.

SHAW:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], April 26th, Mrs. Mary Shaw, aged 46 years and 5 months.

Mrs. Mary Shaw died suddenly in this village [Smyrna], after but a few hours' illness on Saturday morning last.  Deceased had been in poor health for a number of years past.

COYE:  In Catlin Settlement, Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY], April 25th, Mr. Amasa Coye aged 72 years.

SARLE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] April 23d, Adelia E. [Sarle] daughter of J.H. Sarle aged 25 years.

DOTY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], April 26th, Mr. Reuben Doty, aged 83 years, a soldier of the War of 1812.

WILCOX:  In Harrisburg, Pa., April 15  th, Mrs. C.L. Wilcox, aged 50 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

NEWKIRK:  Warren Newkirk a prominent citizen of Oswego [Oswego Co. NY], died in that city Wednesday last.  He was a brother of the late Thos. G. Newkirk, of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] and had resided in Oswego some forty years.

HARRINGTON:  Willie [Harrington] son of Mrs. Huldah Hallert Harrington, late of Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], aged three years, was laid in our village cemetery last Sabbath.  [Pitcher, Chenango Co. NY].

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Death of an Eminent Hotel Keeper

Capt. W.C. Gage, a well-known and popular hotel keeper, died suddenly in Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], on Thursday evening of last week.  The Syracuse Standard of Friday makes the following mention of the death of Capt. Gage:

"Last evening, about nine o'clock, Capt. W.C. Gage, the well-known and popular hotel keeper, died suddenly in Mr. Lunn's drug store, on Montgomery Street.  Mr. Gage was walking on the street, apparently in his usual health, when he was taken suddenly ill, and asking a passerby to assist him he walked into the drug store of Mr. Thomas Lunn, only a few steps from where he was taken, and sitting down in a chair, Dr. Benedict was sent for, but before the Doctor could arrive Capt. Gage was beyond medical or human aid.

"Capt. Gage was one of our best-known citizens, and in his chosen occupation as a landlord had few, if any, superiors.  He was born in DeRuyter, Madison County [NY], and was about 66 years of age.  He commenced the business of hotel keeping in the place of his nativity soon after he became of age and continued the business for several years, when he removed to Syracuse and became a clerk in Brintnall's Hotel, on the corner of Fayette and Warren Streets.  He soon became the proprietor of Brintnall's Hotel, and afterwards became landlord of the Empire House, where he remained for many years until that hotel was entirely remodeled, when he became the landlord of the Syracuse House.

"He has been a resident of the city of Syracuse for nearly forty years, except about two years in New York City, and has been connected with hotels all that period, until a few years past, when he retired and has been a gentleman of leisure, boarding at the Syracuse House.  His remains were carried to his room in the Syracuse House, where preparations are being made for the funeral obsequies."

Many of our citizens will remember Capt. Gage, as an assistant, in years gone by, at the old Eagle Hotel, in Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] and late as the general hotel proprietor in Syracuse.  He was a relative of W.N. mason and W.K. Packer, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

Centenarians

Mrs. Lucy Terrel who resides near the village of Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], reached her one hundredth birthday on the 15th of April last.  Although her eyesight and hearing are somewhat impaired, her mind seems to be clear and strong as ever.  A native of Connecticut, where she was married in 1800, she removed with her husband and family to the farm where she now resides with her son, Garry Terrel, a man now about seventy-six years old.  Her one hundredth birthday was celebrated by a family reunion, four children, eight grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren, some with husbands and some with wives, being present.  The oldest daughter, aged seventy-seven, and an infant three weeks old, were of the party of relatives.  It was a most pleasant reunion and the venerable lady received calls from old friends and neighbors by whom she is esteemed as a Christian woman, and tokens of regard were left by many.

Capt. Harry Ward of Sackett's Harbor, the oldest man in Jefferson County [NY] and a soldier of the war of 1812, who was one hundred years old on the 25th day of last December, visited Watertown a few days since, and, according to the Times, he had never until that morning rode on the cars.  The gallant old Captain was in pursuit of a pension, to which he had long been entitled, and he "signed the application without the use of spectacles, in a large and beautiful hand, resembling the John Hancock style."  He appears no older than men generally do at sixty or sixty-five years.  His eyesight is firsr rate and he had never drank to excess, although he has not lived a temperance life exactly.

Peter Hammond, who died at Geneseo, Ill., last week was one hundred and two years old.  He was born at Newton Mass. April 9, 1776, and died on the anniversary of his birth. At the age of one hundred years the physicians declared that there was not a diseased organ in his body.  He walked to church, nearly a mile, on pleasant Sundays and read without glasses.  For fifty-three years he continued to reside in the house which he built and occupied soon after his marriage.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1822

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 6, 1822

Marriage

In Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY], on the 20th ult. by B. Hathaway, Esq., Mr. James Compton to Miss Betsey Orr both of that town.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 13, 1822

Marriage

On Thursday last, by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. James Beats to Miss Eliza Yeomans, both of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 3, 1822

Death

On the 25th ultimo, Christiana Gaulker aged 20 years, a native of Germany.  The distressing condition and suffering of this young woman and the awful result ought to be a solemn warning to all match makers and match breakers.  She was engaged to be married to a young man of Philadelphia, who for reasons best known to himself, communicated to her, a short time since, his intention of abandoning her.  On the receipt of this information, she became the child of sorrow and despair for ten days, when reason left its seat and she became an awfully distressed maniac, unceasingly calling on her lover "to come to her."  On the evening preceding her death, she ordered her "wedding garment" to be prepared, that she wished to be dressed in white and that she "was to be married at three o'clock." the precise hour of her departure to a world of spirits.  Balt. paper

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 1, 1822

Marriage

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday last, by the Rev. K. Maxwell. Mr. Alexander Morre to Miss Betsey W. Gibbon.

Death

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY] on Thursday the 25th ult, Samuel Barlow aged 32 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 29, 1822

Marriage

At Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] on Monday the 27th inst. by the Rev. J.P.F. Clark, Colonel Frederic P. Foote of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Laura Wainright daughter of Mr. David C. Wainright of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 5, 1822

Marriages

In Vermont, Mr. William Double to Miss Ann Maria Singleton

A prudent maid to change her fate, / from solitary trouble / She wisely left the Single state / And turn'd unto the double

In Belfast, Maine, Mr. Horatio Gray, aged 19 to Miss Mariah Knowlton, aged 14.

At nineteen a person to be wholly gray, / Is a sight that but seldom is seen; / But Eliza Maddin, a Pencier may say, / Is turned wholly gray at fourteen.

In Preston [Chenango Co. NY], Mr. John Penny to Miss Isabella -?- both of Preston.

The lady thought upon a plan / To turn a penny - just to try it; / She laid her penny out on man / And got a handsome penny by it.

In Hollis, N.H. Mr. Stephen Wright to Miss -?- Patch.  

Worn out by a lingering courtship of thirteen years, he patched up himself and all was Wright.

In Danby, on the 2d inst. by the Rev. Dr. Berra, Mr. Alonzo Whitney, aged 14 years to Miss Fanny -?- aged 32.

Deaths

Distressing Accident:  On Saturday last, two men were drowned in the Delaware river in the town of Walton [Delaware Co. NY].  Some six or eight men towards evening repaired to the river for the purpose of bathing when Ansel Treuby being unable to swim, accidently waded into a hole beyond his depth.  He gave the alarm and several attempted to rescue him, but whenever they approached him, he seized them with such violence as to endanger their lives.  Joseph Newbury who was sitting upon the bank with his clothes on, fearing that Treuby would drown, plunged in to his relief and never rose again.  It is supposed that Treuby in his struggles must have come in contact with Capt. N. with so much violence as to stun and drown him instantly.  The bodies were in the water rising of twenty minutes.  Every attempt at resuscitation totally failed.  Treuby was a blacksmith by trade, about 25 years of age and a man of vigorous and athletic appearance.  It is not known from what part of the county he came, but it is supposed he last worked at Smithfield, Madison County.  Capt. Newbury by this humane attempt to save the life of a fellow being, has been cut off in the vigor of manhood, leaving a wife and eight small children, to deplore his untimely fate.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 12, 1822

Death

At Ithaca, Tompkins Co. [NY] on the 25th May, Luther G. Beers, aged 34 years, formerly of this County [Delaware Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 26, 1822

Marriages

In Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY, on Thursday the -?- inst. by Benjamin Hathaway, Esq. Mr. Chas. -?-to Miss Mary Chamberlin, daughter of Mr. Calvin Chamberlin.

At Middletown [Orange Co. NY] on Monday the 24th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Waterbury, Mr. Daniel H. Jaquist of Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Mary Ann Berry of the former place.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1847 & 1849

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, August 21, 1847

Marriages

In Burlington [Otsego C. NY], on the 8th inst. Mr. Thomas H . Porter of Paris, Oneida Co. [NY], to Miss Martha Ann Conkling of Burlington.

In Oaksville [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th inst. by Wm. P. Johnson Esq., Mr. James Thompson to Mrs. Helen Carter, both of Warren, Herkimer County [NY].

Deaths

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d inst. Rev. S. Gilbert aged 65 years.

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on the 27th ult. Miss Betsey Maria Peabody, aged 22 years.

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Death of Robert Campbell. Esq.  We publish today the proceedings of the Bar of Cooperstown, on the occasion of the death or Robert Campbell, Esq. which occurred at his residence, in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] on Monday last, at the age of 66 years.

This is a merited compliment to the age and high standing of the deceased among his brethren of the profession.

Mr. C. through a long and successful professional career, justly sustained a character for learning and ability which few can hope to enjoy.  As a man, none possessed in a greater degree the good opinion and estimation of his fellow citizens.  His death will create a void in the bar, in the business relations of life, and in society generally, which we may look in vain to see so well, so long, so consistently and uniformly filled hereafter, but in few instances.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, July 25, 1849

Deaths

In this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], on the 30th ult., Miss Phebe Ann Ploss aged 22 years.

In this village on the 25th ult., Thomas Prentiss, aged 70 years.

The subject of this notice was born in Charlestown, Mass., in the year 1779, and when quite young removed to Boston.  From Boston he emigrated to this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] about 45 years ago where he has since resided.  The country at that time was an almost unbroken wilderness west of Albany.  He generally enjoyed good health, but his last sickness was protracted to nearly four months.  He lived the allotted time of man and died regretted by a long list of personal friends and acquaintances.

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In San Francisco, California, on the night of the 10th of May last, Albert B. Crafts aged about 35 years, formerly of Cherry Valley, Otsego County, N.Y.

The deceased had been subject for years to fits of apoplexy and it is supposed that he fell down in one of these and perished in the street, as he was found on the morning of the 11th, quite dead, between his lodgings and the City Hotel. The deceased came to this country as a private in company H of the 1st N.Y. Regiment.  He was honorably discharged at that end of the war, since which time he has worked a short time in the mines and was at the time of his death employed as an Inspector in the custom house of this port.  His remains were decently interred on the 12th inst. and were followed to the grave by a large number of his former companions in arms, who thus testified the sincerity of their esteem for one who was beloved and respected for his amiable disposition and goodness of heart.

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The intelligence of the Death of Mrs. G.S. Boardman came too late for any comment yesterday.  And though we have been anticipated in much that we would wish to say respecting this excellent woman, we cannot refrain from a brief tribute.  There have been few persons of our acquaintance who possessed in an equal degree those attributes which deserve the highest respect of men and win in fullest measure the favor of God.  From our earliest childhood have we known and honored her, and our heart now looks back upon numberless acts of kindness to ourself with a mournful gratitude.  She was the daughter of the late respected George Brayton, of Western, the wife of the Rev. G.S. Boardman, a clergyman well known in this and other sections of the state, and the sister of Edward Brayton, Esq., of this city. She was known not only in her own family but among all her acquaintances, for gentleness, benevolence and piety.  She took her last illness while ministering to the wants of a dying stranger.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, May 1878

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 2, 1878

Marriage

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 23d April by the Rev. L. Casier, Deacon A. Griggs of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss lydia A. Dutton of the former place.

Deaths

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on Christian Hill, April 20th, 1878, John S. Paine in the 80th year of his age.

In the town of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], April 22d, Olive Rockwell aged 38 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], April 12th, 1878, Richard Cole aged 93 years.  Was born in Great Barrington, Mass., came to this town with his father, Capt. Wm. Cole, in 1799.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY], April 18, Joseph Addison [Peck] son of G. Clayton and Evalina R. Peck, aged 8 years and 6 months.  "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away."

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], April 22, Louisa [Olds] wife of Stephen Olds, aged 63 years.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 1, 1878

Deaths

April 15:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Electa Jane [Baulf] and daughter of Andrew J. Eldred, aged 28 years and 6 months.

April 27:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], Mr. Jonas Hoke, aged 71 years.  Funeral at the Baptist Church this Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.

Jonas Hoke, an aged citizen of this village died last Saturday.  Mr. Hoke has resided in this village quite a number of years, having removed here from the northern part of the county. He was an honest man and respected by his townsmen.  Poor in this world's goods, he had an abundance of treasure in the Messiah's city of eternal rest.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 17, 1878

Marriages

At the home of the bride in West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], May 1, by Rev. T.A. Stevens, Charles A. Bartholemew and Mrs. Rogena E. Jones, all of West Oneonta.

At Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY], May 8, by Rev. J.V. Ferguson, Lewis M Warner, of Marion, Wayne County, [NY] and Amelia E. Allen of Richfield Springs.

At the residence of Charles Jones, May 15th, by Rev. H.H. Allen, Lewis Vrooman and Miss Ella Jones.

Deaths

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY], May 10th, Emily [McCulloch] wife of A.G. McCulloch, aged about 37 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 15, Mrs. Catharine Yager relict of the late Michael Yager aged 52 years. Funeral today at 10 o'clock A.M.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], May 15, George Bates.

In Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY], May 15, Mrs. Kenyon daughter of Lemuel Ackley and sister of Albert Ackley of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], May 12, Josiah Withey aged about 40 years.

In Harpersville [Delaware Co. NY], John B. Allen.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], May 8, wife of Judge Landers.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], a daughter of Frank Eaton engineer on the A.&S.R.R. 

Ira Spaulding, proprietor of the Spaulding House, Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], died suddenly on the 8th.  He was one of the oldest and best-known hotel keepers in the Chenango Valley or Central New York.  Although a landlord for a quarter of a century or more, he was very temperate and exemplary in his habits, never indulging in alcoholic stimulants or using tobacco in any form.  He had recently cleared his bar, which for a number of years had been leased, of all intoxicating drinks, and it was his intention to quit the sale altogether.  Mr. Spaulding was born in this county in 1810.

The Watertown Times give the following sketch of the life of the late Rev. Dr. Matteson:  Dr. Matteson was born at Laurens, Otsego County, N.Y. in 1834.  He prepared for college at the Delaware Literary Institute at Franklin, N.Y. and entered Madison University at the age of 20, graduating from the college when he was 24, and from the Theological Seminary when 26.  He married about a month after graduating from the seminary, Miss Nellie Baker, of Hamilton, who survives him.  His first pastorate was at Watertown, where he remained four years; his second at Sing Sing, where he also remained four years; his third at Brattleboro, Vt., where he remained six years; his fourth at Troy, where he remained two years, and his fifth at Cortland.  The degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by his alma mater in 1874, and he was the financial secretary of the institution between one and two years after leaving Brattleboro and before going to Troy.  He came to Cortland January 3, 1878.  The funeral was attended from the Baptist church, in Cortland [Cortland Co. NY], Wednesday.  The remains of the late pastor were lying in state at the church for a few hours previous to the services where all who wished could view the placid countenance of a man whom the church and community had learned to love and respect as a man and noble expounder of God's words.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1878

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, April 25, 1878

Marriage

At the Baptist Parsonage by Rev. B.T. Davies, April 16th, Mr. Wallace Burghardt of Lisle [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Florence Gritman of the same place.

Death

At the County House in Preston, [Chenango Co. NY], April 9th, Joseph Verrill aged about 35 years, formerly of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY], April 3d, Mr. Daniel D. Strowbridge aged 71 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

News Item

How They Marry in Norwich

At the November, 1877 term of the Circuit Court and Court of Oyer and Terminer, Wm. E. Potter of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] was indicted for seduction under promise of marriage, the woman in the case being Miss Agnes Potter of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY].  A warrant was issued for the arrest of Potter and placed in the hands of officer Charles Hubbard, who found that he had left the county.  Hubbard went to Poughkeepsie where Potter was supposed to be, but parties here had kept him informed of proceedings and when the officer arrived in Poughkeepsie, he had left for parts unknown, and Hubbard returned.  In February, Sheriff Hill made a visit to Dutchess County [NY] and then learned that Potter had taken up his residence near Ball's Bridge, Conn.  On Monday morning last, Hill left Norwich in charge of prisoners for Auburn but transferred his prisoners at Utica to Deputy Sheriff Cook and then started for Hartford, Conn. armed and equipped with a requisition, issued by the Governor, where he procured a warrant which he placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Tucker of New Haven County, who arrested Potter at Hotchkissville, Litchfield County, and turned him over to Sheriff Hill who brought him to Norwich and lodged him in jail on Thursday morning.  During the day the Sheriff issued invitations to a few and at 7:30 Thursday evening, the couple were married by the Rev. Samuel Scoville at the county residence of Sheriff Hill, after which  a writ of habeas corpus was granted and the prisoner discharged by Judge Jenks, thus settling the matter to the entire satisfaction of the authorities and we trust the interested parties Telegraph

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, April 27, 1878

Death

An infant child of B.L. and Rose Webb, formerly of our village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], now residing near Cassville [Oneida Co. NY], was drowned one day last week.  The little one was in the care of its elder brothers or sisters, but eluded their vigilance and fell into a drain in which there was some three feet of water.  Mrs. Webb was called and rescued it and used every means in her power to resuscitate it, but the little one was too far gone, and died during the day.  Times

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, April 25, 1878

Deaths

METCALF:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], April 3d, at 9:30 P.M. Mrs. Frances A. [Metcalf], aged 35 years, 4 months and 10 days.

TALCOTT:  Mrs. Adna Talcott of East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] fell dead in her room Monday morning.  Seemingly in usual health in the morning early and at 9 A.M. had passed to the unseen land, aged 77 years.

News Item

Old Comrades

On Saturday, conductor L. Coe Young, of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad was going through his train after leaving Nineveh [Broome Co. NY] when a passenger who boarded at that station, rose up in presenting his ticket, saying, "I think I know you, sir."  The conductor acknowledged that the stranger might, but he himself failed to recognize him.  "Your name," continued the stranger "Is L. Coe Young. You should have a bayonet scar on your lower lip," and he found it under the edge of the conductor's imperial.  "Yes, here it is.  I was with you when you were wounded."  And then he explained.  He then a youth of sixteen, was recruited into the company to which Mr. Young belonged, in 1863, and fought by his side two years. They parted when they were mustered out and had not met or heard of each other since.  Now the plucky young soldier of sixteen had become a clergyman of the Methodist Church and was on the way to Conference.  "But," said the conductor, "You do not go on to Conference today.  You stay with me over Sunday."  The old comrades in arms found the unexpected reunion a joyful one after the long separation.   New Berlin Gazette

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, April 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 24, 1878

Marriage

The most delightful affair of the season was the wedding last evening at the Congregational church, of Mr. Romeo W. Lewis of Sacramento, Cal., and Miss Katherine Breed of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].  In spite of the heavy rain, an immense crowd were assembled to witness the ceremony.  Within the church the scene was most beautiful.  A large, yet light and graceful gothic arch spanned the space immediately in front of the platform. The compact roll of the evergreens of the arch was sprayed with a profusion of ferns producing an exquisite effect.  The suspended bell decorated with jessamine and other delicate sprays of flowers was exceedingly graceful and worthy a careful examination.  These heightened by the elaborate arrangement of floral stands, jardinieres, urns and vases in the background, produced so beautiful an effect that by common consent we believe they were pronounced the finest decorations that we have ever had.  We noticed that the choir of which Miss Breed was a member and her sabbath school class were thoroughly cared for.  Mrs. Mitchell presided at the organ with eminent success.  The young ladies all say (and we think our young gentlemen should not be oblivious to it) that Mr. Scoville does his part on such occasions "beautifully."  The ushers were Chas. H. Stanton, James E. Nickerson, Captain Tillson and Charles E. Barnard.

Miss Breed will be missed by her numerous friends here, but her many excellent qualities are so well known, and Mr. Lewis has won such golden opinions from those that have met him, that they will leave pleasant recollections and will be followed by kind wishes of happiness in their distant home.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 24, 1878:  A remarkable marriage took place in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Monday eve, neither bride nor groom having seen or known each other before.  Kitty Breed, daughter of Mr. Chas. Breed, a maiden of 32 springs, and Mr. Lewis, a widower of 47 summers, are the parties.  Mr. Lewis, a printer at one time in the Union office, but now of Sacramento, Cal, felt rather lonely after the loss of his wife, and requested a friend who had been the means of his first marriage to recommend him some suitable person to replace the loved one lost. The friend done his best, and Mr. Lewis, after the customary correspondence, has come on to claim his bride.  Mr. Lewis was formerly from Coventry [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

Mary Callahan died in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica [Oneida Co. NY], on Saturday morning last, of consumption.  The deceased formerly resided in Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] and had been an inmate of the hospital since January 3d, at which time she was admitted through the influence of Father Harrigan and has since been kindly cared for at that institution, until death terminated her sufferings.

Otselic, Chenango Co. NY:  Mrs. Truman, wife of John  D. Truman, a former resident of this town, died of consumption in Georgetown, on Friday last, aged sixty-three years.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NYT, April 27, 1878

Marriage

SACKETT - SLOAN:  At the residence of the bride's mother, April 17, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. George E. Sachett to Miss Ella H. Sloan, all of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].

Death

ANDREWS:  In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], April 16, Rensselaer W. Andrews, aged 68 years, father of Mrs. Fred Graham of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY].

ANDERSON:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], April 22, 1878, Angelia C. [Anderson] wife of Leroy Anderson, aged 26 years.

MERRILL:  In Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], A[pril 18, Mrs. Eliza Merrill, aged 62 years.

TRIPP:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], April 20, Eliza J. [Tripp] daughter of James S. Tripp, in the 15th year of her age.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, April 20, 1878

Death of Gracie Latham

Never did a little girl love flowers more than Gracie Thoma s Latham.  Only eight years of age, she knew the names of all, even to the common weeds that blossom by the wayside.  When the sad news of her unexpected death came to her many friends, they recalled this love of hers and showed their affection by many most exquisite and beautiful floral tributes. At the funeral, her little white coffin stood in the midst of such a display of flowers as were never seen in our village.  We have not the space to describe them.  We can only speak of the different designs.

Above her portrait was a star of violets, and over it a cross and crown of different varieties of white flowers.  Placed on stands and other supports near the coffin were the following:  A large cross of hyacinths, a dove of trailing arbutus, a cross of white hyacinths, geraniums and lilies, a lyre of japonicas, roses and azaleas, a harp of wild dielytra, a cross of pink hyacinths and calla lilies, a wreath of japonicas and roses, a mass of geraniums for a background, with the letters "G.L." in white flowers, a wreath of japonicas and roses.  At the foot of the coffin stood three callas filled with English violets, which were sent from Utica.  The casket was covered with the choicest varieties of cut roses.  besides the above, there were very many vases and baskets filled with tulips, violets and other beautiful flowers. the grave itself was robbed of its terrors. the sides were turfed with green sods, over which had been scattered innumerable violets.

At the funeral Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Haynes, the pastor, officiated.  We give [extracts of] his remarks.

....Such a flower was our little friend.  Though but eight years of age, evidences of unusual genius had lighted her eyes.  With her teacher she would sit for hours delighted with her attempts to render oils of her own combination into form on the canvass.  Ambition to do the very best, characterized her efforts at the little private school where she daily studied. With great independence of judgment, she moved among her friends, seeking usually the company of adults in preference to children and giving evidence to those who knew her best of unusual perception, and wonderful appreciation of all that was singular and truly great.

....We confidently believe that though her too brief life ended in such a struggle and today such a shadow hangs cloud like over this dear home, the time will come when our dear brother and sister will praise God that they could shelter such a spirit, impress their own life upon it, teach it about Jesus and then give it back to him, to be with Him, enjoy Him and help Him in his great work for ever and ever.

....During Gracie's severe illness she manifested a nearness to Christ which would surprise even the most ardent believer in the conversion of children.  It was such a nearness that we cannot but believe the dear savior came to her with unwonted preciousness and for a special purpose.

...During her fearful struggle against the remorseless disease, she frequently ejaculated short prayers.  "Dear Jesus," she cried "have mercy upon a poor sick little girl."  We heard her frequently jsut before she passed away exclaim, "Lord Jesus have mercy upon my soul," One evening with her poor little throat so hoarse she could not be heard above a whisper, she was heard to hum "I will sing you a song of that beautiful land, the far away home of the soul", and the last two lines of one verse.  "Where no storms ever beat on that glittering sand / While the years of eternity roll." were distinctly heard.

....She frequently called for her father to come and pray with her and these were some of her requests.  "Ask Jesus to help me bear my pain."  "Kneel down and ask Jesus to carry me safely through."  Once she asked for a prayer to be repeated and then turning to her mother, said, "Now, let us all say amen."  Out of the night of gloom that is upon you, dear friends, let these touching but vital remembrances of your darling's hold on the Lord Jesus Christ, shine like glittering stars; stars indicating what we so well know, that night is only the opposite of the day that lies just beyond.  

....To us who knew her in home, school, neighborhood and church, and especially to her dear family and parents, remains the sorrow of waiting a little while ere we join her in the land of the blest.

While her little spirit was with us, it was our duty to watch and fight disease, for we knew not whether life or death was God's will.  All that skill, perseverance and loving vigil could do was done to save her to her friends. but one who holds the destinies of all flesh in his hands, ordered otherwise.

Now that she has gone, our duty is equally plain.  We shall miss her at every turn in our path. the sorrow will be life long, but in Christ it will not be more than can be borne.  

....With friends who knew her in life and know her still, Cracie is now a spirit blessed.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, April 24, 1878

Death

DOOLITTLE:   In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY], April 16th, Miss Susan Doolittle, aged 65 years.

 Miss Susan Doolittle, an aged maiden lady, who has made it her home with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Willcox for several years, died suddenly at their residence in the boarding hall in this village on Wednesday evening last, by strangulation.

The lady had been unwell for some time, but under treatment of a physician was recovering.  On the evening mentioned, Dr. Miller stopped into the hall to see Mrs. Willcox, who was ill, and while attending that lady, heard Miss Doolittle coughing in an adjoining room.  The cough was like a person choking and the Doctor inquired if she was in the habit of coughing in that manner and on being told that she was not, he hastened to her room and found her purple in the face and gasping for breath. She managed to whisper that she could not breathe, the Doctor did all that circumstances would admit of, but she was past help and died in a few seconds.  It is not known whether she had attempted to swallow something that caused the strangulation or not, and no examination was made any further than to discover that there was no obstruction in the throat.  The funeral was held on Thursday, the remains were taken to Windsor [Broome Co. NY] for burial.