Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 23, 1877

Marriages

WALSWORTH - LADUE:  May 9th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Edwin J. Walsworth, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. LaDue of North Norwich.

JACKSON - ROSBROOK:  May 16th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. William Jackson of Clark's mills, Oneida Co. [NY], to Miss Hattie L. Rosbrook of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

JOHNSON - SHIELDS:  May 16th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Thomas H. Johnson to Miss Mary M. Shields, all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

THORP-HAWTHORNE:  May 18th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Floyd B. Thorp to Miss Jennie E. Hawthorne, all of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

GUINANE:  In This village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 19th, Lovina [Guinane] daughter of Daniel Guinane, aged 23 years.

JONES:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], May 12th, 1878, Lucinda F. [Jones] wife of J.C. Jones aged 43 years, sister of V.C. and H. Emerson, of McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

NEAL:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 16th, Mrs. Huldah Neal widow of William Neal, aged 52 years.

COOK:  In Otselic, April 30th, Mr. Loren Cook, in the 81st year of his age.  Deceased was one of the early settlers, having resided in that vicinity for upwards of sixty years.

KNIGHT:  At Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], May 10th, Irene [Knight] wife of Earl Knight, aged 65 years, 9 months and 16 days.

LANDERS:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], May 8th, Ann M. [Landers] wife of William Landers, aged 43 years.

ROUNDS:   In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], May 13th, Ruth [Rounds] daughter of William and Rosailia Rounds, aged 14 years.

RUSSELL, In Honesdale, Pa., May 11th, Mr. Zenas Russell aged 71 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

BEARDSLEY:  Charles Beardsley died quite suddenly although he has been in feeble health quite a long time.  He had been to our village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] within a week of the time he died.  His funeral occurs today.

NICOLLS:  Our Sabbath School, which dates back more than half a century, has been visited by death for the first time (among the children) in fifteen or twenty years.  Little Agnes Nicolls, one of our most faithful scholars has been smitten by diphtheria and laid away in her early grave.  This little girl has for the year past rarely been absent from her place in the school, walking more than a mile each Sabbath.  A lady said to her on her last appearance at the school, two weeks before her death: "I'm afraid you will get sick walking so far."  She answered, brightly smiling, "Oh, no, I'm never sick."  A brief, sharp struggle with the dread diphtheria, and she has gone to the land where the inhabitants know no sickness or death.  Three successive Thursdays one has been borne to the grave from the home where she died, and there are still other cases of diphtheria in the family.  Nineteen have died at East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] from this disease.  It is especially fatal among children.

News Item

Mr. Editor, as we are approaching Decoration Day, I would like to call the attention of the Committee to a custom that is practiced in nearly all places where Decoration Day is observed - a custom of decorating the graves of Soldiers of the Rebellion, 1846, 1812 and the Revolution, all alike.  In visiting our cemetery a few days since, I copied the inscriptions on two headstones:  "Captain John Church, by his valor, contributed to the independence of America:  Well has he deserved this monument, Died, July 13th, 1824, in the 68th year of his age."  "Capt. Thomas Lyon, killed at the battle of Little York, April 1813, aged 51."

We cannot honor too highly the memory of such heroes. There are many others whose graves should not go unnoticed.  Let us distribute our decorations equally, if we have to make them smaller.  A Soldier of the Rebellion.

Vital Records, Delaware & Chenango Counties, NY, 1823 & 1876

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, April 30, 1823

Marriage

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday the 24th inst. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. Robert Arbuckle to Miss Sally McGregor.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, May 28, 1823

Death

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], yesterday, after a short but severe illness, Mrs. Hannah Millard, consort of Mr. William Millard, in the 34th year of her age.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, June 11, 1823

Marriages

In Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday the 1st inst. by Caleb Smith Esq., Capt. James J. Gally to Miss Abby Cannon.

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY], on Sunday the 11th ult. by J.E. Burhans, Esq., Mr. William Decker, Merchant, to Miss Jane More.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, July 23, 1823

Death

After a long and painful sickness, on Thursday the 17th July inst. at her mothers in new Cannan, Columbia County [NY], where she had been for about four weeks, having left home in hopes to recover her health and to visit her relatives and friends, Mrs. Olivia Phelps, wife of B.B. Phelps, Esq. of Walton, in this County [Delaware Co. NY].  A funeral sermon was preached at her burial on Friday by the Rev. Mr. Clark, of the former place from Job XVIII, Chap. and part of the 15th verse, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him."

The Home Sentinel, Afton, NY, April 8, 1876

News Item

 Mr. Elijah Hyde and wife were agreeably surprised on Thursday, the 30th ult. his 75th birthday, by the quiet assembling of his large family circle at the residence of Mr. G.W. Knight, where they are now living, and the presentation to Mr. H. of a silver headed cane.  Also, a pair of gold-bowed spectacles to his wife.  The affair was enlivened by music and feasting and was altogether very enjoyable.  W.E.H.

The Home Sentinel, Afton, NY, June 3, 1876

Marriage

TERRY - SAUNDERS:  By L.S. Russell, Esq. at his residence in Sanford [Broome Co. NY], May 22d, Orrin W. Terry to Hattie K. Saunders, both of Colesville [Broome Co. NY].

Deaths

Infant son [Skelly] of John and Sarah Skelly, on Sunday the 23th ult. aged 19 months.

Card of Thanks:  Mr. and Mrs. J. Skelly desire to tender their sincere and heartfelt thanks and prayer for Divine favor through our columns to their friends for their kind assistance rendered in the sickness and burial of their deceased child.

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In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th inst., Daniel Bond aged 55 years, 4 months and 27 days.

He has gone to his rest, / His labor is done. / He now dwells with the blest / Through the father and Son.

A Sad Accident:  About 8 o'clock, last Monday, train 12 going east, struck and fatally injured Daniel Bond, a workman on this section of the road.  It seems the men were repairing the track about 2-1/2 miles of this place and as the train came near, they all stepped off the track.  Mr. Bond seeing some tool left behind reached for it just as the engine came up to them, when the cross beam or cylinder struck him on the side of the head, crushing the skull.  He lived probably 60 minutes and expired.  Dr. Hayes was summoned and was prompt to attend the call, but the poor man breathed only a few moments after he arrived.  He was about fifty-five years of age and leaves a family to mourn his loss.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, 1878, 1847, 1848

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, May 31, 1878

Deaths

Mrs. Carrie Rose Cable formerly a teacher at the Union School, then Miss Rose, has recently died at Chicago.  Her remains were brought to Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

On the morning of May 14th, I was hastily summoned to see Mrs. Hanson N. Gould on Oneonta, N.Y. [Otsego Co.].  I found her laboring under all the terrible symptoms of corrosive poison.  Although everything was done by myself, friends and kind neighbors, she succumbed to the destroyer in the short space of one week.  Mrs. Gould had been in feeble health for some years past.  Although able to attend to her household duties, she had frequent attacks of sickness, which seemed to depress the nervous system.  I saw her about two months ago.  She complained of headache, attacks of giddiness and mental confusion.  She often expressed herself as being weary of life.  All these symptoms strongly prove that the patient was laboring under temporary insanity.  No blame can be attached to anyone, as she took the poison herself, and gave no reason, other than that she wanted to die.  Thus died one with a large circle of friends.  Few subjects more deserve the careful study of the physician, than the disease which affect the intellectual functions.  If more time were allowed, I would like to explain the cause, symptoms and treatment of mental diseases.  With a clear understanding of the subject, we could have charity where we too often have censure.  E. McDougal, M.D.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 2, 1848

Marriage

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 20th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Lent, Mr. Andrew Allison and Miss Mary Ann Rains.

Deaths

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], on the 16th inst., Samuel Storrs, aged 20 years.

In Cleveland, Boone Co., Illinois, Jan. 1st, Addison [Spencer] son of Mr. Jabez I. Spencer, formerly of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], aged 16 years.

Death, always busy, has summoned another highly respectable citizen to his last account.  Maj. George T. Dalphin, expired at his residence in Pierstown [Otsego Co. NY], after a brief illness of a few days, on Friday the 14th.  The blow which no earthly arm could avert, falls with the keenest severity upon his afflicted family and a large circle of friends.  Major D. was a kind neighbor, a good citizen, and an intelligent and estimable man.  He was a member of the Odd Fellow's lodge in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], and was buried on Sunday, after an impressive Discourse by the Rev Mr. Harvey, with the solemn and appropriate ceremonies of that Order.  The funeral procession was very large, the various auxiliary Lodges in the County, being represented on the occasion.  Otsego Republican.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 9, 1848

Marriages

At Westville [Franklin Co. NY], on the 30th ult., by the Rev. G.W. Gates, Mr. Isaac B.  Hand to Miss Sarah M. Jewell.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, Mr. Julius Elwell of this town [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY], to Miss Mandana C. Davidson of Otsego [Otsego Co. NY]

Deaths

In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], at the residence of his son, Spencer Kellogg, on the 30th ult. Levi Kellogg, aged 89 years.

In Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 23d ult. Capt. C.B. Vedder, aged 58 years.

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Died in this village [Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY] at the residence of her son-in-law, Prince Schoonhoven on the 27th ult.  Betty Brown aged 78 years.  For four years had this estimable woman with a holy resignation to the Divine will, suffered under the effects of a paralysis, when a more violent and fatal attack terminated at once her sufferings and her life.  She had been a worthy and exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church, and an humble and devoted follower of our Saviour for more than thirty years.  As a servant, she had ever been faithful; as a friend, generous and constant; as a parent, most affectionate; as a professor, consistent; and as a Christian, most sincere.  Her life was one of morality and integrity, christened by the benign influence of a divine religion, which not only gave assurance that she had a well-founded hope of a blessed immortality beyond the grave, but which admonished all:  "To lay not up in this vain earth / Their hopes, their joys, their treasures / Where sorrow clouds the pilgrim's path / And blights the promised pleasure"

By her many estimable qualities her kindness and humility, her patience under afflictions, her firm reliance on the promises of the Gospel, and her unshaken adherence to the revealed truths of religion, she had deservedly sustained an unblemished character; secured the respect and esteem of all who knew her, and died the death of the righteous, leaving the rich legacy of an example worthy of imitation by all.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, September 18, 1847

Death

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co. NY] on the 6th inst. Mary I. [Dewey], daughter of Solomon P. and Clarissa M. Dewey, formerly of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], aged 9 months and 14 days.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY, May 1878

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 23, 1878

Deaths

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], May 19th, Jane [McNelley] wife of James McNelley, aged 70 years.  She had been a resident of this village over 40 years; was a kind an exemplary wife and mother and was respected and esteemed by her many acquaintances.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], May 20th, '78, IDA M. [Thompson] daughter of William and Eliza J. Thompson, aged 13 years, 6 mo. and 28 days.

At Toddsville [Otsego Co. NY], May 19th, Andrew Stickels, aged 84 years.

In Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY] May 15th, Mrs. Clara Kenyon aged 18 years, 2 months.

Mrs. Tiffany T. Kenyon died in this place [Mount Vision, Otsego Co. NY], on Wednesday of last week, aged 18 years. [Morris Chronicle, May 22, 1878]

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], May 16th, George [Bates] son of Justus D. Bates, aged about 24 years.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], May 15th, Catharine [Yager] widow of the late Michael Yager, aged 52 years.

At South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 14th, Josiah Ives in the 71st year of his a ge.

At South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 14th, Curtis McConnel in the 17th year of his age.

Speaking of the death of Irving W. Grout at East Springfield [Otsego Co. NY], on the 10th, the Monitor says: "He was a young man of excellent habits, proud and sensitive and highly esteemed by all who knew him.  It will be remembered there was a malicious slander suit against him last winter, and death now ends the struggles of a wounded nature.  He was one of the most noble young men of Springfield."

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At Natural bridge, Jefferson County, N.Y., May 13th, Eliza M. [Johnson] wife of Dr. P.E. Johnson, aged 65 years.

Mrs. J. was a native of Montgomery County [NY] but was brought up in this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] in the family of the late Daniel Olendorf, under whose guidance she acquired those graces of character which adorn the young, and which in alter life make the lovely woman. Almost her whole life was spent in Cooperstown where she was highly esteemed and respected.

Mrs. Johnson, wife of Dr. Parley E. Johnson, formerly a resident of this village, died at her home in Natural Bridge, Jeff. Co. on the 13th inst.  The remains were brought here [Cooperstown] for burial.  Mrs. J. was a lady held in high esteem by her many friends in this village.

News Items

Hon. George A. Starkweather of this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], was 84 years of age on Sunday last.  He is still in the enjoyment of very comfortable health, with mental powers unimpaired.

Mrs. Baldwin, an old lady who recently died at Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], had carefully laid by $9 of the bills of the old Otsego County Bank and $13 of the bills of the Bank of Cooperstown to meet her funeral expenses.  The time for redeeming the bills had long since expired, but it was one of those cases which doubtless received generous consideration at the counters of the First and Second National Banks.

Mrs. John Burns who lives about two miles from West Winfield in Otsego County [NY], had triplets, all girls on the 9th inst.  They weighed respectively 5-1/4, 5-1/2 and 5-3/6 lbs.  All are doing well. She had ten children before, but all were single.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, May 22, 1878

Marriages

May 21:  At the house of the bride's father, by Rev. Dr. L.C. Queal, John E. Baily to Florence A. Shumway, all of Elmira [Chemung Co. NY].

Otsdawa, Otsego Co. NY:  A. Madison of West Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Libbie Merithew of this village, were married Sunday morning of this week at West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Rev. Allen Haywood of the Christian Church officiating.

Deaths

We learn that the widow of Egbert Porter a former resident of this town [New Lisbon, Otsego Co. NY], but who for quite a number of years has been living west, died at her western home a short time since.

Charles Beardsley a respected citizen of Pittsfield [Otsego Co. NY] died at his residence on Saturday, May 18th, in the 44th year of his age.  He leaves a wife and brother and many relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 18, 1878

Deaths

McCULLOCH:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY, Friday evening, May 16th, 1878, Emily [McCulloch] wife of A.G. McCulloch, aged about 37 years.

FOLLETT:  In King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY], May 13th, Samuel K. Follett aged 13 years, 9 months and 5 days.

The deceased was a very promising boy and precocious beyond his years and many fond hopes and anticipations were centered in him all of which have been dispelled by the rude hand of the reaper.  During his long and severe illness, which lasted for nine months, he bore his pain and suffering with manly fortitude until death gave him relief.  His funeral was attended at his father's house, E.W. White officiating.  The remains were taken to North Norwich cemetery for interment.

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To the Memory of Minerva K. Snedeker, born December 25, 1842, died May 14, 1878, at Norwich, NY [Chenango Co. NY]

A Christmas Rose of aspect fair / Enlivened a whole household's air, / Yea was to all who neared her sight / An object of the heart's delight.

Alas! disease's canker worm / Preyed on that fine and graceful form. / She drooped, she faded and decayed, / Nothing the sad destruction stayed.

After long suffering and delay / Her spirit gently passed away, / But left a reminiscence here / Bedewed by love's and friendship's tear.

What our loss has been her gain; / She lives relieved from care and pain, / And we may hope or soon or late / To meet her in celestial state.

News Item

Unadilla Valley, Chenango Co. NY:  Diphtheria still continues its ravages.  Dr. Smith has had between thirty and forty cases.  Seven have proved fatal.  At East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], nineteen have died.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 15, 1878

Death

In Janesville Wis., April 21sat, Rev . Thomas J. Ruger, A.M. aged 77 years, formerly Rector of Christ church, Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 16, 1878

Death

In Smithville [Chenango Co. NY], May 8th, Mr. Jonas Wight, aged 70 years.

Mr. Wight was one of Chenango's most respectable farmers.  He resided for many years in McDonough and then purchased a farm in Smithville.  His funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors on the 10th inst.  The services were conducted by Rev. D .Ballou of Utica, and his remains were buried at McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 18, 1878

Death

DAVIS:  In Utica [Oneida Co. NY], May 6th, 1878, John J. [Davis] eldest son of Mrs. Laura A. and the late James L. Davis aged 33 years 7 months and 27 days.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 16, 1878

Marriages

SCRANTON - BARBER:  At the M.E. parsonage in Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 7th, by Rev. Mr. Williams, Mr. James Scranton of Pitcher to Miss Dell Barber of Lincklean [Chenango Co. NY].

MERRILL - KEYES:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 7th, by Rev. H.P. Collin, Mr. Clarence C. Merrill of Oxford to Miss Althea M. Keyes, of Sandford, Broome county [NY].

Miss Ada Clark Willson of Watertown, who will be remembered by many of the young people of this village as having spent the winter of 1876 with her uncle's family, George A. Wilson, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], is soon to marry Charles Blaisdell, of Lowell, Mass., who is appointed United States Consul to Italy, and will sail from New York by the Inman Line on the City of Chester, May 23d.  Mr. Blaisdell is a young man of rare intellectual attainments, having mastered eight languages.  May He who stilled the tempest guide their bark safely across the waters.

Deaths

SNEDEKIR:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 14th, Minerva [Snedekir] daughter of Silas and Mary Snedekir, aged 35 years.  Funeral services will be held at her father's residence on Court Street, Friday, at 3 P.M.

BROWN:  At the residence of his father, Dudley Brown, Esq., in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], on Monday morning, May 13th, from the effects of an epileptic shock, Mr. Edwin W. Brown aged 38 years.  Funeral services will be held at his father's residence on Thursday at 1 o'clock P.M.

HURLBURT:  In Afton [Chenango Co. NY], April 28th, May 4th and 5th, of diptheria, three children of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hurlburt.

BARTLE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], May 11th, Mrs. Polly Bartle, aged 81 years.

WILLCOX:  In Great Bend, Pa. May 8th, Mary [Willcox] wife of Eli Willcox, aged 73 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

Columbus, Chenango Co. NY:  Funeral services of Mrs. Knight, wife of Earl Knight, were held at the Universalist Church, Sunday, Rev. Mr. Ballou officiating.  Mrs. Knight had been in usual health, and had just finished house cleaning, without assistance, when she was taken sick, and lived but twenty-four hours.  She was an estimable lady, respected and beloved by all.

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Funeral of Ira Spaulding

On Friday afternoon of last week, there was an unusually large attendance at the Spaulding House, the occasion being the funeral of its late proprietor, Ira Spaulding who died suddenly on the Wednesday morning previous.  Business places generally were closed during the services and businessmen, neighbors and friends from this and adjoining towns, thronged the spacious rooms of the hotel.  Choice flowers, with floral ornaments of exquisite designs, decorated the casket and parlors. The services were conducted by Rev. S Scoville, whose remarks upon the life and character of the deceased, as a good citizen and an upright man, met with a response from the hearts of his hearers, many of whom had known the deceased intimately for years past.  His remains were followed to the grave by a large number of people, in carriages and on foot, and the feeling of sorrow for his loss, and sympathy for surviving friends, was sincere and heartfelt.

News Item

Probably the most remarkable instance of great longevity in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY], is found in our own little burg.  Mrs. Heman Johnson, who is living with her daughters, was ninety-three years old the first of last month; is in the enjoyment of good health, and goes quietly about performing many household duties, for a person of her advanced age.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 15, 1878

Marriage

BOYD - MORRILL:  At the Frazier House in this city [Elmira, Chemung Co. NY], by the Rev. Dr. Queal, May 6th, 1878, R.W. Boyd of Eddyville, Ia., to Miss Margaret A. Morrill, daughter of Stephen Morrill, of Jackson, Pa.  Elmira (N.Y.) Gazette

Judge of our surprise when we learned the above.  We supposed the Squire had gone to get a fortune for somebody else, due notice of which is given elsewhere, but lo and behold it was a fortune in  the shape of a wife he was after.  Well, "there's nothing like it," and the Advertiser send a slipper after the happy couple.  A letter from somebody who knows, says the wedding tour will take in Washington and that they will be in this place by the middle of next week at the farthest.  Eddyville (Is) Advertiser.

Deaths

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 days.

WIGHT:  Jonas Wight, an old resident of this town [Smithville, Chenango Co. NY], 70 year sof age, died the 8th inst.  He was buried in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Friday.  Services by Mr. Ballou of Utica.

Samuel Harrison met with an accident while in the funeral procession of Mr. Wight, as they started for McDonough, driving a young horse before a skeleton wagon.  The horse began to kick and run throwing Harrison out, and striking on a stone, he was taken up senseless. The horse was caught by some of the crowd.  Wagon demolished.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, January to March 1823

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 8, 1823

Marriages

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday the 1st inst. by Elder William Cumming, Mr. Benney Bundy of this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Elizabeth Whitney of the former place.

In Fleming County, Ky, Mr. Joseph Glass to Miss Elizabeth Wire.

The mild warmth of love is thus able to render / the hard and the rough both brittle and tender; / and the flexible Wire, in one little hour, / Transformed into Glass by its magical power, / For all thus ever after he made to appear, / then illumined by virtue, transparent and clear. 

Deaths

At Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Joshua H. Brett, Esq. aged 71 years.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], on Thursday the 2d inst. Miss Mary Lamb daughter of Patrick Lamb, Esq. aged 16 years.

In this town [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. Samuel --rsted.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 15, 1823

Marriage

At Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], on Friday the 3d inst. by A.D. Smyth, Esq. Mr. John Foote to Miss Mary Sturges.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, January 29, 1823

Marriages

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday the 22d inst. by the Rev. Robert Forrest, Mr. Ira Hubble of Jefferson(?) Schoharie Co. [NY] to Miss Elizabeth Hait of the former place.

At Missouri, the Rev. Thomas Campbell to Miss Pembroke Paul.  He attended and delivered the funeral sermon on the death of his first wife in the morning and was married to his second wife in the evening of the same day.

Death

In Kortright on Friday the 24th inst. very suddenly in a fit of the apoplexy, Mr. Benjamin Smith aged about 50 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, February 12, 1823

Marriage

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on Thursday the 30th ult.  by William Banks, Esq. Mr. Ira Hyde to Miss Sally Humphrey, daughter of Thomas Humphrey, Esq., all of that place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, March 19, 1823

Marriage

At Washington City, the Hon. Samuel Campbell, member of Congress from the County of Chenango, to Miss Maria Regina Queen, of Washington [DC].

At Washington City by the Rev. Mr. Matthews and the Rev. Mr. Lowrie, Charles Joseph DeBresson Secretary of the Legation of his most Christian Majesty to the United States, to Miss Catharine Livingston Thompson, eldest daughter of the Hon. Smith Thompson, Secretary of the Navy.

Death

It is with much regret we learn that the honorable William W. Van Ness for many years a Judge of the Supreme Court of this State [NY], died at Charleston, S.C. on the 28th ult.  An intimacy of many years authorizes us to say that few persons with whom we have ever been acquainted, possessed genius and talents of a higher order than Mr. Van Ness.  His manners were amiable and prepossessing in a high degree, his temper was excellent, his disposition was frank and ingenuous, his eloquence bold and commanding as well as insinuating and persuasive and both at the bar and on the bench, he was distinguished for learning, integrity, impartiality, and independence.  Few men have been more esteemed and admired by their friends than Judge Van Ness and very few were ever more sincerely lamented that he will long be by those to whom he was endeared by the many estimable qualities by which his character was admired.  N.Y. Dai. Adv.

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.