Vital Records, Otsego County, 1878, 1847, 1848

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, June 6, 1878

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], May 28th, Sarah A. [Garlick] youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z.G. Garlick in the 15th year of her age.

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], May 30th, Ellen A. [Brown], wife of James H. Brown, aged 31 years 8 months and 18 days.

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], May 31st, Lena J. [Byard] daughter of J. S. and Della Byard, aged 7 years, 1 month and 9 days.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, June 12, 1878

Deaths

May 20:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Mrs. Betsey Silver aged 77 years.

May 31: In Elk Creek [Otsego Co. NY], Charles Brownell, aged 51 years and 4 months.

June 4:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], David Pearsall aged 56 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 7, 1878

Marriages

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. Mr. Burnham, Nathan Potter of Otego and Sarah Mulford of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY].

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 30, by Rev. J.N. Lee, George H. Barlow and Miss Nettie Seaman.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], May 26, by Rev. Reeve Hobbie, Thomas Whitchley of Camden, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] and Miss Jennie Lapres of Cherry Valley.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 25, by Rev. T. Simpkins, William Henry Vanderpool of Worcester and Miss Carrie Knecakorn of Seward, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.]

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], May 10 of lung disease, Samuel Derby aged 78 years.

He sleeps a quiet, dreamless sleep / With him life's battles all are o'er / His spirit whispers, "Do Not Weep, " / "I'll meet you on the other shore."

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, June 14, 1878

Deaths

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], June 10, Mrs. Jane Beemis, buried in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Tuesday afternoon.

In Croton [Westchester Co. NY] June 4, Mrs. Benjamin Kellogg aged 59 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], June 11, Robert Hogg aged 59 years.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY], June 11, Mrs. Steele, relict of the late Mathew Steele, aged 84 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY], June 8, Mrs. Margaret Trippet, aged 90 years.

In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], June 10, Ester [Parsons] wife of Lucius Parsons, aged 28 years.

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY], June 11, Nellie May Henry, granddaughter of Andrew B. Clinton, aged nine years.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] June 10, Anna [Hinds] wife of C.J. Hinds, aged 19 years.

Clara [Kenyon] only daughter of Lemuel and Lydia F. Ackley and wife of Tiffany T. Kenyon, died May 15th, 1878, aged eighteen years and twenty-seven days.  She was always frail, yet the struggle between life and death was long and her sufferings great.  If the untiring attention of loving friends could have lured her back to health, her presence would still enliven the home now made desolate by her departure.  She was her mother's comfort and the joy and pride of her father and brothers, and yet one came with a love so pure and strong, that he took the foremost place in her affections.  But the bride of five short months is taken from his embrace and early in life he drinks of that bitter cup of whose dregs none know but those who have been called to drain it. The funeral services were attended by Rev. A.J. Cook, at the Baptist Church, which was filled with sympathizing friends and surrounded by the freshness and beauty of this springtime, with tears they laid that precious body away to rest.  The years may come and go, and life's duties press heavily upon those left behind, but in their hearts will be a place ever sacred to the memory of the gentle loving one, who has gone from their midst.  Mouton Vision, Juen 7th, 1878.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, October 23, 1847

Marriages

In Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 17th inst. by H.S. Babcock, Esq., Mr. Levi Masters to Mrs. Amelia Wilson, both of Middlefield.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], on the 19th inst. by the Rev. A.H. Adams, Daniel W. Wilmot to Clarissa Johnson both of the above place.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 23, 1848

Deaths

In this town [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 9th inst., Mrs. Catharine Lewis, wife of Mr. Morgan Lewis, aged 42 years.

Mrs. Lewis professed religion three years since, under the ministry of Rev. Mr. Serles.  For two years she had fully united herself with the M.E. Church, in the communion of which she remained through life.  Her evidence of adoption was clear and satisfactory - her peace like a river. Thus, she lived, - by her life and conversation, showing forth the power of religion.  She loved the means of Grace and in it her soul delighted.  For the last eight months she was confined to the house and for some part of that time to a sick and suffering bed, but grace triumphed.

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY], on the 13th inst. Mrs. Lois Johnson, wife of Dr. Daniel Johnson, deceased in her 89th year.

In this town on the 15th inst. Mr. Gerrit Waldadt aged 61 years.

Mr. John Kane of Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] on his way home from Clarksville [Allegany Co. NY] on Wednesday of last week, became bewildered and finally perished.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May/June 1878

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

Marriages

PARSONS - OLTMAN:  In Sharon, Wis., May 2, 1878, by Rev. A.A. Reed, Rev. G. Parsons of Wyoming Conference to Mrs. Sarah A. Oltman, of Sharon, Wis.

BOYCE - DAVIS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 29th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J. B. Robinson, Mr. L.L. Boyce of Northville [Fulton Co. NY] to Miss Eva Davis.

The residence of Mr. Andrew Davis of New Berlin was the scene of a pleasant gathering on Wednesday evening last, upon the occasion of the marriage of his daughter Eva, to Linn L. Boyce, Esq., of Northville, formerly of this village [Norwich Chenango Co. NY].  Quite a number of young people from this village graced the occasion with their presence.  The ceremony was beautifully performed by Rev. J.H. Robinson, after which the happy couple received the congratulations of the large number of friends present.  A right royal repast was partaken of, and at a late hour the guests departed.  On Thursday morning the bride and groom started for their new home at Northville, which the thoughtfulness of Mr. Boyce had fully provided, furnished complete with every appointment, even to the dinner which was to be served promptly at four P.M. that evening, upon the arrival of the train which bore them home.  Messrs. C.L. Teff and Norman Carr, with ladies were present at the wedding from this village, the latter, we believe officiating as groomsman.  The Telegraph unites with other friends in the compliments of the occasion to the newly wedded pair.

Deaths

SMITH:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co. NY], May 27, Robbie [Smith] youngest son of S.C. and T.G. Smith of diphtheria, aged two years.

OGDEN:  In Chicago, May 5th, Sarah H. Boulls [Ogden] wife of Willima L. Ogden, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

FAUSETT:  Mrs. Fausett whose long illness has been noticed some time ago, died last Friday, after suffering so protracted and intense that it was almost a relief to her friends when they ceased forever.  A postmortem examination by Messrs. Smith, Walker, Wicks and Thorp, revealed the cause of her terrible sufferings.  The children of the deceased did all in their power to alleviate her distress, and memory will never reproach her young sons for neglect of their widowed mother.  The remains were carried to Smyrna, to be laid beside those of her husband who died some four years ago.  K.J.R.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 29, 1878

Marriage

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY:  The event of the week was the marriage of Mr. Samuel DeLavan to Miss Maria Bunnell both of this place.  The beautiful ceremony of the Episcopal church was performed by Rev. W. DeL Wilson.  The church was crowded by the friends of the two that were made one. The one then proceeded direct to their home on Main Street, and there were pleasantly surprised by a number of friends, with refreshments, etc.  The and-so-forth being many useful and valuable presents just fitted to help and assist in the commencement of housekeeping.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 30, 1878

Death

Rollin Pratt died at Olean, Cattaraugus County [NY], last week, aged 107 years.  He was the man that rescued six women from a bear at Randolph in 1831, which was afterwards stuffed and placed in the Albany Museum at the expense of ex-President Fillmore.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, June 1, 1878

Death

FREEMAN:  May 29, 1878, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Nealy Thompson, 235 Madison Ave., New York, Mrs. Rebecca B. Freeman, mother of Henry O. Freeman, Esq. of this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY].

Mrs. Freeman, mother of H.O. Freeman, Esq. of this village, died at her residence in New York, on Monday, the 27th inst., Mrs. Freeman, in answer to a dispatch received, started for the city on Tuesday morning, Mr. F. having gone to New York last week.

Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, may 30, 1878

Death

Miss Electa Whitney died early Monday morning and her funeral Wednesday was largely attended.  Rev. J.C. Shelland preached her funeral sermon from the words "The Lord is my shepherd" etc. She selected the text and by her own request he officiated.  Electa leaves many sorrowing ones.  She was a teacher in the M.E. Sabbath School and had endeared herself to all who knew her.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1878

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 30, 1878

Marriages

CRANDALL - WALLING:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], May 28th, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. Lews N. Crandall of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Leona Walling, of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY].

DELAVAN - BUNNELL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], May 22d, by Rev W.D. Wilson, Mr. Samuel A. Delavan to Miss Maria Bunnell all of Guilford.

S.A. Delavan was married to Miss Maria Bunnell in Christ's Church, last Wednesday evening.  After the ceremony they had a reception at their residence and received numerous presents.  May their path be strewn with roses and their new life as bright as the noonday sun. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 29, 1878]

LAW - CRUMB:  At the residence of Phineas Crumb, May 22d, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Howard S. Law of Cuyler [Cortland Co. NY] to Miss Eina F. Crumb of Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

PHILLIPS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 27th, George H. [Phillips] son of George D. and Roselia Phillips, aged 5 years.

SERGEANT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 19th, of erysipelas, Freddie [Sergeant] son of Alvin D. and Alice A. Sergeant, aged 3 years and 11 months.

SIVER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] May 20th, Mrs. Betsey Siver, aged 77 years.

BEARDSLEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co NY] May 18th, Mr. Charles Beardsley, aged 43 years.

SMITH:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co. NY], May 22d, Miss Angeline Smith aged 23 years, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

NICOLLS:  Diphtheria still rages to an alarming extent in Oregon (Butternuts) [Otsego Co. NY].  A son of Norman Nicolls, aged eleven years, was buried in our cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co. NY], Saturday. Three other cases (one in the same family, twin brother of the deceased) are considered hopeless.  Eleven cases are reported from there and five from Mt. Upton [Chenango Co. NY].  Parents are trembling for the safety of their children and selves from the dread disease.

FAUSETT:  A former resident of this place [White Store, Chenango Co. NY], and at the time of her death, May 25th, 1878, of Rockwell's mills [Chenango Co. NY].  For several weeks the deceased was afflicted with a disease which caused her death, and which has baffled the skill and puzzled the minds of the most skilled physicians.  Counsels have been held between Dr. B.F. Smith, of Mt. Upton, who attended her, and eminent and learned physicians of Norwich and other towns, without, however throwing any light upon the nature of the disease.  An inquest and examination was held over the body Saturday afternoon, the result of which we have not ascertained.  The remains were conveyed to Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY], Sunday, for interment.

MOAK:  New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY:  Diphtheria is also in our midst, doing it fatal work.  Little Katie Moak was its first victim.  She only lived about two days after taken sick.  We did not chance to know Kattie, but those who did say she was a noble little girl and meet for the glory of the better life. The earthly home may wear a shadow for many a day, but in Heaven there is new light and radiance. Every new star beam that sheds its silvery radiance in the sinless land adds new glory to the eternal splendor of the great calm noontide of immortal life.  Happy are they who gain that sweet rest ere the spirit wears a mantle of sin.

KELLER:  Mr. Keller an old resident of our village [New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY], died Saturday orning.  Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church yesterday.

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SHIPPEY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], May 25th, Mr. Ezekiel Shippey, aged 83 years.

Another of our venerable citizens has gone to his rest.  Ezekiel Shippey died at his residence on Grove Avenue in this village on Saturday last of erysipelas, aged eighty-two years.

Deceased was born in Gloucester, R.I., in 1796 and removed with his parents in 1806, to what is known as "Rhode Island," in the east part of this town, settling upon the farm now owned by David Fields.  At that time the forests covered the hills and valleys and abounded in game.  In 1820 he married and located on a farm in Webb Settlement, where he resided twelve years, when he purchased a farm on Great Brook, in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], upon which he remained until this spring, when he removed to this village.  He served in the war of 1812 and has since drawn a pension for honorable services.

Mr. Shippey was much respected by all who knew him.  His life has been an eventful one, and he has borne his share in the toils and trials which attended the early settlers of the country.  He has gone to an honored grave.  The funeral was attended at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. D. Ballou of Utica. The remains were interred in the White Store cemetery, by the side of his first wife and three children.  A widow and seven children survive him, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 29, 1878

Marriage

Preston, Chenango Co. NY:  Rev. Geo. Parsons returned to town with his bride the 22d inst., and that evening a few of his friends gave him a surprise and a welcome back to his labors here.

Deaths

A child of George Littlebrandt in Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] was scalded to death a few days ago by falling into a kettle of hot water.

It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. J. Beachman who died at his residence in this village [South New Berlin, Chenango Co. NY], May 9, 1878.  Mr. Beachman has just returned from a visit to his daughter, (Mrs. A. Shellas of Brooklyn) was taken with congestion of the lungs, which together with the asthma with which he had been long afflicted, placed him beyond human aid, the best skill and tenderest care being of no avail.  His funeral was attended the following Monday by a large circle of friends and neighbors who sympathize with the bereaved wife and daughters.  Rev. J.H. Boyce officiated assisted by Rev. Walter Scott.

Vital Records, Delaware County, NY, 1823 & Chenango County NY, 1877

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 6, 1823

Death

Of a fit of apoplexy on the 3d inst. in the gaol in this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], John Riley, alias William Patterson.  The deceased was committed to prison a few days previous to his death for petty larceny.  He has no connexions residing in this part of the country; was apparently rising of 50 years of age, an Irishman by birth and stated that he formerly belonged to the army under Gen. Jackson and had since resided in the village of Rochester [Monroe Co. NY].

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, August 27, 1823

Marriage

At Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], on Monday the 25th inst. by Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Elisha Mills, Esq. of Cincinnati, Ohio, to Miss Sally Delia Beers of the former place.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 3, 1823

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] on Wednesday last, after a protracted illness, Mr. Nathaniel Steele in the 75th year of his age.  He was a native of Hartford in Connecticut and early became a resident in this county, where he has lived many years in the active fulfilment of the various duties of a useful citizen and a pious and benevolent Christian.  In his lapse to the tomb, though afflicted by severe bodily sufferings, he did not shrink from the contemplation of death, but constantly displayed the tranquil equanimity of a mind that had anchored its hope on a rock of safety.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 12, 1823

Marriages

In Middlefield, Otsego County [NY] on Friday the 7th inst. by the Rev. John Smith, Mr. Abner G. Thurber of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], to Miss Lucy Dunham daughter of the late Capt. Dunham of the former place.

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY], on Wednesday the 5th inst. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. Rensselaer F. Thurber to Miss Dolly McLean.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, November 26, 1823

Marriage

On Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Richardson, Mr. John Miller aged upwards of 40 years to Miss July Ann James not quite 15, all of Hartford County.  But the marrow of the story is that the above parson married the above Miller to his first wife about five years before this last one was born, and she, although not 15 years of age, has now been united in the holy bands of matrimony, no less than three times!  Bond of Union

Death

At Monticello in Sullivan County [NY] on Wednesday the 11th November inst. in the 57th year of his age, Livingston Bilings, Esquire, Counsellor at Law, after an illness of six days. This premature and sudden death has cast a gloom over the community and deprived Monticello of the pride and ornament of her social circle, the county of the services of him whom she has long cherished, as one of her greatest benefactors, and the Bar a valuable member.  Sullivan Whig

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, December 24, 1823

Marriages

In Bovina on Thursday the 18th inst. by the Rev. E.K. Maxwell, Mr. James Thompson to Miss Elizabeth Scott.

Home Sentinel, Afton, NY, January 20, 1877

Deaths

LANE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], on the 14th of January 1877, L.M. Lane aged 30 years.

L. Stella Smith of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], daughter of W.A Smith formerly of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] is dead.  For five or six years past she has been a compositor in the [Cherry Valley] Gazette office and at times foreman and job printer.

Mr. Henry Day, one of our oldest citizens and for about twenty years foreman of the Erie Carpenter shops in this place, died at noon on Monday of this week at his home on Main Street after two weeks illness of apoplexy, Susquehanna Gazette

Otsego Co. NY:  Mrs. S.P. Butler, of Deposit [Delaware Co. NY], mother of Mrs. A.J. Barlow died very suddenly of heart disease last Saturday.

Greene, Chenango Co. NY:  We hear of a number of cases of scarlet fever in our midst.  Samuel Wheeler lost a son last week by this dread disease and has other children sick with it.

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

 Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, May 30, 1878

Marriages

At Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by the Rev. L. Casler, James M. Smith and Miss Emma Marshall, all of Springfield.

At Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co. NY], May 22d, by Rev. J. Jones, Berlin H. Waldorf and Miss Nellie A. Treadwell, both of East Worcester, N.Y. [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY], May 27th, 1878, Willie [Thompson] son of Wm. and Eliza J. Thompson, aged 10 years 1 month and 11 days.

In Burlington [Otsego Co. NY], May 12th, Earl D. [Rose] only child of J.J. and Ann E. Rose, aged 1 year 3 months and 12 days.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], May 10th, Roxy [Baker] wife of David Baker, aged 44 years.

In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], May 20th, Adelia [Thompson] wife of Ansel L. Thompson, aged 59 years.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, Y, June 7, 1878

Marriages

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY], by Rev. Mr. Burnham, Nathan Potter, of Otego and Sarah Mulford of Kortright [Delaware Co. NY].

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] May 30, by Rev. J.N. Lee, George H. Barlow and Miss Nettie Seaman.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY], May 26, by Rev. Reeve Hobbie, Thomas Whitchley of Camden, N.Y. [Oneida Co.] and Miss Jennie Lapres of Cherry Valley.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY], May 25, by Rev. T. Simpkins, William Henry Vanderpool of Worcester and Miss Carrie Knecskorn of Seward,  N.Y. [Schoharie Co.].

Deaths

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], June 5, Levi Austin.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], June 1, Elbridge Owen.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], June 4, David Pearsall.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], May 10, of lung disease, Samuel Derby aged 78 years.

He sleeps a quiet, dreamless sleep. / With him life's battles all are o'er / His spirit whispers "Do not Weep" / "I'll meet you on the other shore."

Charles Brownell of Elk Creek, died very suddenly last Friday morning.  He was coming up out of an old well which he had cleaned.  When near the top he called for help and immediately expired.  He was troubled with heart disease, but was feeling usually well that morning.  It is supposed that over exertion in climbing out of the sell caused the bursting of a blood vessel.  The remains of Mr. Brownell were buried Sunday.  The funeral procession consisted of over eighty teams and more people attended than could enter the church, which goes to show that Mr. Brownell was highly esteemed and a friend to everyone.

Mrs. John Sweet died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, of pneumonia.  She was sick only one week.  The funeral was held at her late residence on Tuesday and attended by a large number of friends.

Cherry Valley Gazette, Cherry Valley, NY, February 16, 1848

Marriages

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 19 ult. by Rev. G.B. Miller, Mr. Ezra Blanchard of Davenport, Del. County [NY] to Miss Maria Mickel of Hartwick.

On the 2d inst. by the Rev. A .Queal, Mr. Jerome Vebber of Richfield [Otsego co. nY] to Miss Mary Welch of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY].

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY], on the 6th inst. by the Rev. L. Ballon, Mr. Ephraim Cummings to Miss Lucinda Stone, adopted daughter of Andrew Stone, all of Milford.

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 12th ult. David Johnson, aged 77 years.

In Milford Centre [Otsego Co. NY] on the 3d ult. Oscar W. [Elsen] son of Abel and Saphronian Elsen in the 31st year of his age.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, October 9, 1847

Marriage

In Columbia, Herkimer County [NY] on the 6th inst. by Rev. O. Whinton, Col. Alonso Wood of Winfield [Herkimer Co. NY], to Miss Ellen Warren of the former place.

Death

In Decatur [Otsego Co. NY] on the 28th ult. Mr. Justus Lewis a soldier of the Revolution, in the 86th year of his age.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 22, 1878

 Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, May 22, 1878

Deaths

Diphtheria has carried off three victims in three successive weeks from the home of George Townsend.  It seems of an unusual malignant type, especially among children.  Nineteen have died at East Guilford, almost entire families being swept away. [Eugenia, George & Martie Townsend, all buried in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store, Chenango Co., NY]

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At Honesdale, Penn., May 11th, 1878, Zenas Russell, in the 72nd year of his age, formerly of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY].

Mr. Russell came to our village in 1828, rented the building on Fort Hill formerly occupied by S.G. Throop, Esq. as a law office and went into the clothing business.  After a brief residence here, he formed a partnership with Mr. Ira Willcox and removed to Honesdale, where he acquired a large property and has since resided.  The one who pens this brief notice, then a boy of thirteen years, will never forget the smiling countenance, the genial manners, the everyday kindness bestowed upon him by the departed and mentions it only as evidence of the constant outflowing of his warm heart and a desire to add to the happiness of all, young or old, with whom he associated.  The positions of honor and trust which he was called upon to fill in the community, where he dwelt so many years, give evidence of his ability and integrity as a businessman, and a valued citizen.

News Item

Fifty Years on One Farm

One of the most truly enjoyable affairs it has been our good fortune to enjoy, occurred in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY], Wednesday, May 15th, it being the 50th anniversary of the day Lysander Moore and his wife, formerly Esther Willcox moved onto the farm they now occupy and where for the last half century they have lived continuously.

The event was a complete surprise to Mr. Moore and his wife, it having been projected by their children, six of whom were present, four sons, Sylvanus and Philip, of Oxford, Burke and Irwin, of McDonough, and two daughters, one son having died in the army.  Two brothers aged 78 and 76 years were present, and a sister aged 79, who was the first white female child born in McDonough.  Eight grandchildren, numerous relatives and a few neighbors swelled the crowd to two hundred and twenty guests.  All ages were represented, from the veteran of 85 years to the babe of six weeks.  From all points of the compass they came, representatives being present from Oxford, Norwich, Preston, Mt. Upton, Greene, German and Cincinnatus, and the aged couple knew nothing of the pleasant surprise in store for them, until some forty teams unloaded their living freight at their door.

Tables were quickly prepared to the pleasant orchard adjoining the house, but a light sprinkle occurring it was deemed advisable to repair to one of the spacious outbuildings.  What an array of good things were then and there presented.  The fatted calf had been killed, meats of other kinds, tea, coffee, ice cream and cakes of all descriptions were in the list of good things.  One cake bore this inscription, "50 years ago, 1828, 1878."  Verily all did eat and were filled and there remained of the fragments, twelve baskets full.  All were not too full for utterance, however, as excellent and timely remarks were made by Rev. Mr. Towner, of McDonough, Samuel Lewis and Samuel Root of Preston, Kinyon Terry, of Norwich, E. Haynes, of Oxford, W.S Moore, of Mt. Upton and Geo. W. Church, of Smithville.  Mr. Moore in his remarks dwelt upon the fact that 50 years ago the couple whose anniversary of fifty years residence upon one farm was being celebrated, left their homes and friends and moved into a log cabin surrounded by a forest very heavily timbered; many of the trees he felled measuring five feet in diameter; of the lonesome hours they must have spent so far from neighbors, but bridged with bright anticipations of the future; that thro' their united efforts and the aid of divine providence they had lived to see those anticipations realized, their children having grown to be men and women of respectability, none of them indulging in the too popular vices of using alcoholic stimulants or tobacco.  Very many interesting points were taken up which space forbids us to enumerate.

Rev. Mr. Towner, in behalf of the children, presented the father with a gold-headed cane, and the mother with a pair of solid-gold sleeve buttons.

Miss Amelia Church, of Norwich, added much pleasure to the occasion by her appropriate songs, and Mr. Haynes, of Oxford, by his genial way as general manager won golden opinions from all. Twelve of the best and handsomest babies were present and afforded an universal topic for conversation.

Mr. Moore, now in contrast with fifty years ago, has his 310 acres, a good portion of which is improved land in a high degree of cultivation, well stocked and watered, with large and commodious buildings.  One of the barns afforded ample accommodations for the fifty-six teams present.  Mr. Moore has been a subscriber to the Oxford Times for over forty years and has copies of a paper published in Oxford in 1830.  Now while we cannot attribute all his success in life to this fact, yet no doubt he has received many valuable suggestions from its columns.

At a reasonable hour the company began to disperse with many good wishes for the continued temporal as well as spiritual prosperity of Mr. and Mrs. Lysander Moore and voting among themselves that the day they had spent under their hospitable roof on Pine Ridge, was among the most pleasant ones of their life.

Chenango American, Greene, NY, May 23, 1878

Deaths

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], May 20th, Mrs. Eliza Jackson widow of the late Wesley Jackson, and mother of E.B. Jackson of this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], aged 72 years.

In Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY], May 14th, Mrs. Margaret R. Corbin in the 81st year of her age.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY], May 1st, of consumption, Harriet Sanford, wife of George Sanford, aged 30 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY], May 3d, Mr. Abram Bruce, aged 85 years.

Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY:  Mr. Truman Brazee died on Thursday last of typhoid pneumonia.

Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, May 25, 1878

In Memoriam

I am feeling very sad tonight; only one month since Mrs. Eaton's death and yet it seems a long time.  She was a kind and good neighbor, a very dear friend to me.  She was one who was ever ready to speak words of consolation to the afflicted and sorrowing and had a heart to sympathize with the sufferings of others.  For twenty years we have lived side by side, each one sharing the other's joys and sorrows.  It is sad to lose a fried like this, and as the days go by, and she comes no more, and I realize that I shall never see her dear face not hear her voice again in this world, I feel to mourn sadly?  Mourn the loss of her company, but our loss is her eternal gain.  Death came very suddenly and did his work instantly and all that was left of our dear friend was a lifeless lump of clay. While she is gone where there is no more sorrow, pain or short breathing, gone to be forever with the Lord, may God grant that we may so live here that when it is our's to die we may meet her with our own dear loved ones on the golden strand where many are the voices calling us away to meet them in that happy land.

Vital Records, Chenango County, NY, May 1978

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, May 23, 1878

Anniversary

It was our good fortune to be present at the fiftieth anniversary of the day Lysander Moore and his  wife, formerly Esther Willcox, settled upon the farm they now occupy in McDonough [Chenango Co. NY].  It was projected by their children, and a complete surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Moore, until the procession of fifty-six teams began filing into their yard.  Mr. Moore being one of a family of twelve and his wife having several brothers and sisters, an assemblage of two hundred and twenty were present, all of whom, with the exception of less than fifty, were related.

A feast of good things was provided, including all of the necessaries and very many of the luxuries, with a liberal supply of ice cream, to which all did ample justice.  Speeches were then made by Rev. Mr. Towner, of McDonough; S. Moore, of Mt. Upton; Samuel Root and Samuel Lewis, of Preston; Kinyon Terry, of Norwich; E. Haynes, of Oxford; and George Church, of Smithville; all of an interesting an entertaining character, which space forbids us to copy.  A gold-headed cane was presented to Mr. Moore and a set of solid gold sleeve buttons to Mrs. Moore, by the children.  Miss Amelia Church of Norwich discoursed appropriate songs, and H. Haynes acted the part of general manager, to the eminent satisfaction of all concerned.

In this connection it may not be out of place to give some interesting particulars connected with the first settling by Sylvanus Moore, father of Lysander, who emigrated to this County [Chenango Co. NY] form the State of Connecticut in the year 1795, for the purpose of settling.  From Oxford he followed a line of marked trees five miles into the wilderness before he found a place he chose to locate.   He then and there resolved to make a beginning in the world for himself. being a single man, his entire wealth consisted of an axe and his clothes. The former he first used in constructing a rude cabin in which to lodge and cook his meals. This cabin was by the side of a large tree which he felled, and with it partly constructed his cabin, and cut a shelf into the side for his dishes.  It remained there a number of years, intentionally, no doubt, for some of his children remember playing on the same log and sitting on the shelf.  He soon had sufficient land cleared to put in some crops which he did without the aid of a team.  He then built a more convenient abode and married Betsey Curtis, of Oxford.  A few other families moved near about the same time, so they were not entirely without neighbors, but not without great privations, on which a history might be written, which is fresh in the memory of some of the eldest of the family - one incident in particular being worthy of note:

His wife remarked, on one occasion, that they were about out of meat.  He replied that he would go out after he had done his day's work, and kill a deer, Berkshires being not as abundant then as now, but bears, wolves and deer were without number.  Making good his word, he took down his gun and loaded it with a ball and seventeen buck shot and started into the woods a few rods distant.  He had traveled but a short distance, as luck would have it, which was generally on his side through life, when a deer started up.  It made a few jumps and stopped.  At that instant he fired.  The deer fell and he lost no time in reaching the place to make sure of his game.  But to his surprise he saw another lying on the ground, but a short distance from the first, in the last agonies of death, and more surprised still on seeing a third about getting upon his feet to make his escape, but being possessed of more than common muscular strength and activity, he succeeded in getting hold and holding him until he could cut his throat. The most singular part of all was that he had not seen but one when he fired.  Instead of the one he had three full grown deer, enough to replenish his small meat tub, and an abundant supply for all his neighbors. The lucky gun with which this was done is in the possession of one of the older children.

Sylvanus Moore lived upon this farm until his death at the age of eighty-one years.  Fifty years ago, Lysander left his father's house and went into the wilderness about four miles, where he began life, the results of which we that day enjoyed.

The company dispersed with resolves to have a purpose in life and though no one present could commence under such disadvantageous circumstances, yet we doubt if any ever attain better results.

Funeral of Edwin W. Brown

Last week we mentioned in our obituary column, the death of Edwin W. Brown, of Preston [Chenango Co. NY], after a brief illness. The funeral was appointed for Thursday afternoon at the residence of his father, Dudley Brown, Esq., and there was a very large attendance of neighbors and friends, many of whom came from a distance, there being some seventy carriages.  A dispatch was received from the widow of the deceased, who, with her daughter, had been visiting relatives in Kansas for some months past, and who had been summoned home by the announcement of his death, that they were detained several hours at Corry, Pa., and would be unable to reach home in time for the funeral, requesting a postponement of the burial.  Rev. L.F. Moore, of Flushing, L.I., former pastor of the Baptist Church in Preston, and an intimate friend of the family, delivered an impressive discourse when, in compliance with the request, the final services were postponed until Friday morning.  

The bereaved widow and daughter arrived on Thursday evening, and on the following morning there was again a large gathering of sympathizing friends who had not neglected to contribute a profusion of choice flowers for the occasion.  A long line of carriages followed the remains to the cemetery, where the last sad rites were performed, the remarks of the officiating clergyman being appropriate and affecting.

Of a family of eleven children, we learn that this is the ninth which Mr. Brown has buried, seven of whom had reached manhood and womanhood, and lie side by side in the cemetery.  One son and a daughter survive them.  The bereaved widow and daughter, the aged parents and other relatives have the sympathies of a large circle of friends.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 22, 1878

Death

OLNEY:  In Brookfield [Madison Co. NY], May 9th, at the residence of his father, after a lingering illness, George [Olney] only son of Anthony Olney.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, May 25, 1878

Deaths

WHEELER:  In Brisbin [Chenango Co. NY], May 16th, Mrs. Jennie K. [Wheeler] wife of Garry D. Wheeler, and daughter of S.J. Gray, aged 27 years and 4 months.

THOMPSON:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY], Monday May 29th, 1878, wife of Asel L Thompson, aged 59 years.

WITHEY:  In Morris [Otsego Co. NY], May 19th, Josiah Withey, aged about 40 years.

ADAMS:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], May 14th, 1878, Timothy Adams, aged 76 years.

HEALY:  In Otselic [Chenango Co. NY], of cancer, May 19th, 1878, Mrs. Eliza Healy, aged 56 years and months.

Mrs. Healy, wife of Seth Healy, died Sunday morning. The remains were taken to Columbus [Chenango Co. NY] for interment on Tuesday.

TRACY:  In Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.], May 16, 1878, Mrs. Mary [Tracy] wife of John tracy, aged 53 years.

MOAK:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], May 22d, of diptheria Katie [Moak] daughter of F.A. moak, aged 11 years.

GROVES:  M.E. Groves, Midland ticket agent at Bernhard's Bay [Oswego Co. NY], died of lung fever last week.

News Item

Sidney, Delaware Co. NY:  Diphtheria has been raging in this vicinity for the last three or four months.  Last Sunday Samuel Swort buried a son of thirteen years, at East Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], two miles, from here, which makes the twentieth death from that disease.  They were all children or young persons who have died.

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.