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From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday,July 1, 1887
MOORE - In Rome, New York, June 21, 1887, Mrs. MARY MOORE, widow ofPatrick Moore, aged 80 years. (RCJul01/1887)
WALKER - The body of JOHN WALKER, proprietor of a canal barn at Waterford,NY, was found terribly cut and mangled in some bushes near a lonely portionof a towpath at Cohoes. It is supposed he was murdered for some moneywhich he had on his person for the purpose of purchasing a team of horses.(RCJul01/1887)
ROBERTS - In Rome, New York, June 23, 1887, Mrs JULIA A. ROBERTS, wifeof Rev. J. W. Roberts, aged 50 years. (RCJul01/1887)(obit follows)
Death of Mrs. Roberts.
On Thursday evening of last week (June 23,1887) occurred the death of Mrs. Julia A. Roberts, wife of Rev. J. W. Robertsof Rome New York. Deceased had been ill for a year past, but theimmediate cause of her death was heart disease. She was the daughterof Mr. and Mrs. William Ethridge of Vernon, NY, and was 30 years of age.[this is a different age by 20 years than in the above death notice-transcriber]In 1874 she was married to Mr. Roberts, and for the past eight years hasresided in this city (Rome, NY). For twenty-five years she was aconsistent member of the M. E. church and an earnest worker in the causeof Christianity. Her character and disposition was such that shedrew about her a large number of warm friends who regreted to part withher at the last. The funeral occurred at her residence on Thomasstreet, Monday forenoon. The services were conducted by Rev. T. B.Shepherd, of the First M. E. church, assisted by Rev. J. H. Taylor, B.S. Wright and J. Zimmerman. The attendance was large. The remainswere taken to Vernon for interment. Besides her husband and parents, deceasedleaves a brother, Henry Ethridge, of Vernon, and two sisters, Mrs. AlbertHills, of Turner Junction, Illinois, and Mrs. G. D. Torrey, of Vernon,New York. (RCJul01/1887)
ARMITAGE - Suddenly in Rome, New York, June 25, 1887, Miss SARAH ARMITAGE,in the 72d year of her age. (RCJul01/1887) [another noticein the same paper]
While visitingat the residence of Mrs. J. B. Jervis last Saturday evening, Miss SarahArmitage died suddenly of paralysis. Deceased was an aunt of Mrs.B. J. Beach, with whom she had lived for the past twenty years. Shewas an earnest Christian lady and a communicant of Zion Episcopal church.She was of a social nature, and because of that fact drew a large circleof friends about her. She was aged 72 years, and had always enjoyedcomparatively good health, and death came without warning. (RCJul01/1887)
SCRUTON - In Worcester, Mass., June 23, 1887, CHARLES E. SCRUTON, formerlyof Rome, New York, aged about 50 years. (RCJul01/1887)[another notice in the same paper]
Charles E. Scruton,son-in-law of O. S. Dorman, of Rome, NY, died at his home in Worcester,Mass., last week. Twenty years ago he resided in Rome, and was employedby the R. W. & G. railroad shops as a machinist. Besides hiswife, he leaves two sons -- O. J. Scruton, of Syracuse and George Scruton,of Worcester. (RCJul01/1887)
GILLETT - In Washington Mills, New York, June 26, 1887, IRA H. GILLETT,aged 76 years. (RCJul01/1887)
BROOKS - At Hudson, Michigan, June 21, 1887, Mrs JULIA BROOKS, aged73 years, relict of John S. Brooks, formerly of Paris Hill, Oneida county,New York. (RCJul01/1887)
EVANS - In Kirkland, New York, on Wednesday, June 29, 1887, JOHN H.EVANS, aged 74 years. (RCJul01/1887)
COONRADT - The little 3-years-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Coonradt,of Lee Valley, New York, died last Monday, (June 20, 1887) after a week'sillness. The funeral was held at the Valley church on Wednesday.(RCJul01/1887)
RUSS - SAMUEL P. RUSS, a brother of George P. Russ of this city, (Rome,NY) died recently at his home in Wells, Somerset county, England.Deceased was in his 70th year. (RCJul01/1887)
PERRY - News has been received of the death of NEWTON PERRY at ArkansasCity, Kansas, June 27, 1887. He was a son of Rev. Owen F. Perry,of Remsen, New York. His remains will be brought to Remsen for interment.(RCJul01/1887)
From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday,July 8, 1887
McENTEE - At Rondout-on-the-Hudson (Kingston, Ulster county, New York)Thursday, June 30, 1887, JAMES S. McENTEE, born on Mullin Hill, town ofWestern, Oneida county, New York, March 21, 1800. (RCJul08/1887)
ISEMANGER - In Rome, New York, on Friday, July 1, 1887, CATHERINE ISEMANGER,aged 80 years. (RCJul08/1887)
GROVES - In Rome, New York, July 2, 1887, Mrs. JANE GROVES, mother ofJohn and William Groves, aged 90 years and 6 months. (obit follows)
Death of an Aged Lady.
Mrs. Jane Groves died at noon last Saturday(July 2, 1887) at the residence of her son, John Groves, corner of Courtand Jay streets. The deceased was aged 90 years and six months, anduntil quite recently her health had always been of the best. Shewas confined to her bed but two weeks previous to her death. Shewas born in Stombridge (now Worcestershire), England, in 1797, where nearlyall her life was spent up to about 40 years ago, when she and her husbandand sons emigrated to Plymouth, Mass., where her husband died a few yearsafterward. Since the death of her husband she has resided with herchildren. In her youth she embraced the doctrine of the early Methodistsof England, and her entire life has been an example of that faith.She possessed a constancy in religious matters that was surprising, andthe reward that she has taken possession of was deserved. Mrs. Grovesleaves two sons -- John, who is now in Colorado for his health, and William,of Boston, Mass. The latter, accompanied by his wife, was presentat the funeral, which occurred at 10 A.M. Tuesday, at the residence ofher son in this city. Rev. T. B. Shepherd, of the First M. E. church,assisted by Rev. J. Zimmerman, officated at the obsequies. The attendancewas large. The pall bearers were James Thomas, William H. Davies,Colonel T. Halley and A. W. Honsinger. The remains were interredin Rome Cemetery. (RCJul08/1887)
JASOTT - In New London, New York, July 5, 1887, Mrs. MATILDA JASOTT,aged 77 years. (RCJul08/1887)
HARRINGTON - In Whitesboro, New York, on Saturday, July 2, 1887, SARAHA., wife of Perry J. Harrington, aged 26 years, 1 month and 22 days.(RCJul08/1887)
O'CONNOR - In Utica, New York, July 4, 1887, at the residence of hissister, Mrs. Leonard Andes, 12 Saratoga street, PHILIP O'CONNOR, aged 28years, 2 months and 24 days. (RCJul08/1887)
DENSLOW - In Alder Creek, New York, July 6, 1887, ANNA, wife of CharlesDenslow, and daughter of Evan W. James, aged 90 years. (RCJul08/1887)
SEYMOUR - In Paris Hill, New York, July 5, 1887, Mrs. EUNICE SEYMOUR,aged 83 years. (RCJul08/1887)
WILLIAMS - In Remsen, New York, July 6, 1887, JEFFERSON M., son of Dr.and Mrs. E. G. Williams, aged 13 years, 6 months and 23 days. (RCJul08/1887)
WARNER - SAMUEL ELIOT WARNER, for 30 years an assistant secretary ofthe American ??t Society, died in Brooklyn, NY, Wednesdy evening (July6, 1887). He formerly resided in Utica, NY. (RCJul08/1887)
WRIGHT
WALKER - Mrs. B. S. WRIGHT was suddenly stricken with paralysis ather home on Washington street, Tuesday (Jul 5, 1887). She was preparingto go riding with her son, R. J. Walker, who was visiting her, when herright side suddenly became paralyzed, rendering her speechless. Abouttwo years ago, Mrs. Wright suffered a partial stroke, but recovered fromit, and of late has been feeling quite well. A few days ago she receivedthe sad intelligence of the death of her daughter-in-law, the wife of WilliamWalker, of Ness City, Kansas, and it is thought the news and consequentsadness had something to do with her present misfortune. She passedlast night comfortably, but is yet unable to speak, and does not seem tobe much better. (RCJul08/1887) [see also (RCAug12/1887)-WRIGHT]
THORPE - Col. J. H. THORPE, a brother of Samuel Thorpe of Holland Patent,New York, died at the home of the Misses Hughes on Dominick street, Wednesdayevening, (July 6, 1887) of heart trouble. Col. Thorpe was aged 55years, and had traveled over nearly every State in the Union during hislife-time. He served during the late war, and his gallantry earnedhim the title of colonel. His wife and father survive him, as dohis son, two sisters and two brothers. (RCJul08/1887)
WEAVER - WILLIAM N. WEAVER, freight agent for the N.Y. Central roadfor years, antedating the memory of his generation, died at his residencein Utica, NY, on Whitesboro street on the morning of July 4, 1887.He was the Democratic king in the first and afterwards the second ward,and was a power felt throughout the city. He captured the first policecommission in a way that turned the laugh on the Republican leaders, whohad procured it's enactment. The writer first saw Mr. Weaver at thetime when pictures of Count D'Orsay were as plenty as those of Sarah Bernhardtand Mrs. Langtry are now, and Mr. Weaver was then decidedly the handsomestman of the two. Later, when he acquired the cognomen of Black Hawkand began to use the tactics of that grand warrior, his face took on asternness that had its effect, not only on his henchmen, but his politicalopponents. Take him for all and all he was a much better man thanthe average leaders of his sect. No personal dishonesty ever stainedhis name. (RCJul08/1887)
From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday,July 15, 1887
BIRDSALL - At Trenton, New York, July 6, 1887, MINNIE C., daughter ofthe late Phineas Birdsall, aged 37? years. (RCJul15/1887)
DIDRICH - At Hawkinsville, New York, July 4, 1887, MARY ANN DIDRICH,aged 75 years, 5 months and 1 day. (RCJul15/1887)
JOHNSON - In Boonville, New York, July 8, 1887, of lung disease andparalysis, CHARLES JOHNSON, aged 57 years, 11 months and 2 days.(RCJul15/1887)
TOWNE - In Watertown, New York, July 8, 1887, Mrs. DORCAS EAMES, relictof the late Gardner Towne, aged 87 years. Deceased was a native ofWestern, Oneida county, New York. (RCJul15/1887)
WADSWORTH - In Sauquoit, New York, on Sunday, July 10, 1887, Rev. EDWARDL. WADSWORTH, aged 81 years. (RCJul15/1887)
BOYLAN - In Rome, New York, July 12, 1887, of blood poisoning, MARGARETDUNN, wife of William Boylan, aged 43 years. Mrs. Boylan died ofa black spider bite. She leaves a husband and 10 children.(RCJul15/1887)
EVANS - Holland Patent, New York. The funeral of EVAN EVANS tookplace from the Welsh Congregational church last Saturday afternoon, (July9, 1887) Rev. David Pritchard, of Rome, NY, and Rev. Lewis Williams, ofPort Leyden, officiating. The deceased died of dropsy, aged 43, andleaves a wife to whom he was married last April. (RCJul15/1887)
From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday,July 22, 1887
GRIFFITHS - In Floyd, New York, July 17, 1887, after an illness of nearlytwo years, Rev. JOHN R. GRIFFITHS, in the 70th year of his age. (RCJul22/1887)
TIER - At Oriskany, New York, July 16, 1887, THOMAS TIER, aged 88 years,4 months and 16 days. (RCJul22/1887)
CAULFIELD - In Rome, New York, July 18,1887, CATHERINE, wife of PatrickCaulfield, aged 55 years. (RCJul22/1887)
WAIT - In Utica, New York, July 17, 1887, JOHN WAIT, in the 85th yearof his age. Mr. Wait was a well known and much respected retiredwood and coal dealer. He died at his home, 133 John street, Utica.He was a prominent member of the First Presbyterian church.(RCJul22/1887)
NORTON - In Utica, New York, July 16, 1887, WILLIAM R. NORTON, in the71st year of his age. (RCJul22/1887)
AMES - In Jerseyville, Illinois, recently, Mrs. D. H. AMES, formerlyof Steuben, Oneida Co., New York, mother of Captain W. L. Ames, aged 87years. (RCJul22/1887)
LEABURY - Early Tuesday morning (July 19, 1887) occurred the death ofMrs. NELLIE JONES LEABURY, at the home of her father, David X. Jones, inRome, New York. Her disease was consumption with which she had sufferedfor a year past. She was aged 25 years, and leaves a husband ArthurLeabury, and an infant daughter. Until a few months ago she had alwaysresided in this city. Since then she had, until recently, residedwith her husband in Frankfort. Deceased was always a bright and winsomelady, and had many friends who are sorely pained to learn of her death.(RCJul22/1887)
DEITCH - Mrs. ANNA DEITCH died at her home near Hitchings' bridge, afew miles north of Rome, New York, on Friday, July 15, 1887, aged 75 years.(RCJul22/1887)
FURLONG - Mrs. ANASTASIA FURLONG, a resident of Rome 20 yearsago, died at the home of her son-in-law, Jacab Erion, in Norwich, Chenangocounty, on Thursday, July 14, 1887, aged 90 years. (RCJul22/1887)
REIFERT - PHILLIP REIFERT, father of John Reifert of this city, (Rome,NY) died at the latter's residence on Ridge street yesterday morning. Heemigrated to this country from Germany in 1840, and shortly afterward settledin Rome. About six years ago he received a shock to his nervous system,and since than has been entirely helpless. His age was 81 years.He was a consistent member of the German Lutheran Trinity church in thiscity, and was one of its founders. In his death a successful lifelays down its burden. The remains were interred in the Rome cemetery.(RCJul22/1887)
McPHERSON - On Wednesday (July 20, 1887) evening occurred the deathof one whose face for twenty years has been familiar to nearly every residentin this city. That face belonged to Daniel McPherson, the veteranmilk dealer. From a cold, which he contracted about a monthago, he grew steadily worse, until typhoid fever set in, and then he failedrapidly. During the week past he suffered several internal hemorrhages,which doubtless has hastened his death. Deceased was in his 47thyear, and was born in Trenton, Oneida county, New York, his father beingthe late James McPherson. He leaves besides his wife, and two daughters,aged 13 and 7 years, four brothers -- William McPherson, deputy sheriffand jailer of Rome, David McPherson, of St. Louis, Mo., James McPherson,of Illinois and John McPherson, who resides in the west.
The funeral will occur on Saturday at hislate residence near the county house. (RCJul22/1887)
VAN TASSEC - Vienna, New York. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs.Van Tassec died Thursday (July 14, 1887) of cholera infantum. Theinterment took place at Camden, New York. (RCJul22/1887)
From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday,July 29, 1887
WATSON - In Wright's Settlement, New York, July 22, 1887, Mrs. SUSANWATSON, wife of John Watson, aged 64 years. She was greatly beloved byall who knew her. (RCJul29/1887)
ERHARDT - In Rome, New York, July 26, 1887, LEONA MAY, daughter of GeorgeErhardt, aged 2 months. (RCJul29/1887)
DOTY - Mrs. DOTY of Higginsville, New York died last week, aged 82 years.She was a pensioner of the war of 1812. Her husband who died a fewyears ago, was a soldier in that war. (RCJul29/1887)
RYAN - Verona, New York. Mrs. MARY RYAN died at her home on Friday(July 22, 1887), aged 70 years. The funeral was attended at St. Patrick'schurch, Oneida, on Monday. (RCJul29/1887)
CAGWIN - Verona, New York. Mrs. DESIRE CAGWIN, widow of AbialCagwin, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L. K. Wilson, July21, 1887. The funeral was held at her late residence on Saturday.Rev. W. L. Titus preached the funeral sermon. (RCJul29/1887)
ROBERTS - Holland Patent, New York. The wife of Robert Roberts,living near here, died very suddenly of convulsions last Wednesday night(July 20, 1887) The funeral took place at her late residence on Fridayafternoon. Rev. H. V. Gardner, of the Episcopal church, officiating.She was 42 years of age, and leaves seven children. (RCJul29/1887)
HAYES - Vienna, New York. Died July 23, 1887, of paralysis, Mrs.JOHN HAYES, aged 71 years. The funeral was held at the residenceof Nelson Magee Sunday (July 24, 1887) at 10 A.M. Interment tookplace at McConnellsville, NY. She leaves four children -- John andWilliam Hayes and Mrs. Nelson Magee of Vienna, New York, and Edgar Hayes,of Syracuse. (RCJul29/1887)
HUMASTON - Vienna, New York. Died July 23, 1887, of dropsy, MrsNELSON HUMASTON, aged 77 years. She leaves a husband, Nelson Humaston,and four sons, Robert, Elijah and Edward, of Vienna, New York and Samuel,of Boston, Mass. Funeral was held at the house at 2 P.M. Intermenttook place at McConnellsville, New York. (RCJul29/1887)
BERG - NICHOLAS BERG, who was stabbed in Utica, New York, Saturday night,July 16, 1887, by the Italian Marchitto, died last Monday (July 18, 1887)from his injury. A post mortem examination revealed the fact thatthe Italian's stiletto had passed completely through the abdomen, severingimportant muscles and lodging near the rectum. For several days afterthe affray it was thought Mr. Berg would recover, but the examination showsthat there was no chance of recovery from the first.
It is currently reported that Machitto, aftereluding the officers between this city (Rome, NY) and Utica, made his waydirectly to New York, and immediately sailed for Italy. If such isthe case, the murder of Mr. Berg will probably never be avenged.(RCJul29/1887) [another item in the same paper is as follows]
NicholasBerg is dead, and thanks to that sapient Utica policeman who went to Oriskanyto "Wait till the clouds roll by," and the assasin Marchitto to come alongto be arrested. Should he be caught now, the hurried embalmment ofBerg's remains defeating proper investigation would allow the murdererto escape merited punishment. (RCJul29/1887)
THOMAS - GEORGE R. THOMAS, cashier of the Second National Bank of Utica,and brother of F. H. Thomas of this city, (Rome, NY) died at his home inUtica Monday evening, (July 25, 1887) of organic disease of the heart.In 1840 Mr. Thomas came to this city and accepted the position of tellerof the Bank of Rome, then located on Dominick street near where the storeof M. M. Davis now stands. In 1844 he was made cashier of the bank,and held that posiiton till the charter expired, about 1864. In 1852he married Miss Mary C. Brayton, a niece of the late Edward S. Brayton,of Utica, and in 1864 they went to that city to live. Togetherwith Mr. Brayton he organized the Second National Bank of Utica that year,and was made its cashier, holding the position to the time of his death.He was one of the directors of the bank. Deceased was always heldin high esteem by all who ever had the pleasure of his acquaintance, andheld many positions of trust outside of his banking duties. Besideshis wife he leaves four daughters, Sarah B., Mary, Elizabeth N., and EmilyS. Thomas. (RCJul29/1887)
HALEY - Mrs. ANN HALEY, wife of Richard Haley, was killed by an engineon the West Shore road near her residence, about three miles west of Vernonvillage, Wednesday (July 27, 1887) between 5 and 6 P.M. She had crossedthe track to get the cows, and was returning. The cows had passedacross, and as Mrs. Haley was about to follow, a freight train came alongand she waited till that passed. She then started to cross, and asshe reached the second track a light engine came whizzing past, strikingher and throwing her high in the air. She was picked up by her husband,in whose arms she breathed her last. Those who saw the terrible accidentsay the engine gave no signal of its approatch, as it should have done.
Coroner Millington, of this city, (Rome, NY)was notified, and he immediatly visited the scene of the accident, andimpaneled the following jury: Timothy Collins, John Moore, G. R.Morrison, Thomas Kennedy, Fred Martin, Richard Burke, Charles Crocker,Thomas A. Meyer and John S. Schwarz. After taking some testimony,the inquest was adjourned till 5 P.M. to-day, when the railroad hands willbe sworn.
Mrs. Haley was about 50 years of age, andhad been a resident of the town of Vernon for the past 25 years.(RCJul29/1887)
HOUSE - Rome, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Michael House, Jr., are mourningthe loss of an infant son, who died last evening of congestion of the brain.(RCJul29/1887)
SCHNEIBLE - Rome, New York. Frank Schneible and wife ofLawrence street suffered the loss of an infant daughter Wednesday (July27, 1887) evening. (RCJul29/1887)
MURPHY - Last Sunday (July 24, 1887) JOHN MURPHY, of New London,came to this city (Rome, NY) with a horse and buggy belonging to HenryBissell, who resides near the Verona line, and for whom he had been working.While here, Murphy became intoxicated, and about 9 P.M. started for home.Early Monday morning the horse and buggy were found floating in the canalbetween the Fort Bull and Hutchins' bridges. C. W. Herrig and GeorgeMehl, who reside in the vicinity, towed the horse and vehicle to the shore,and upon getting the latter out of the water were horrified to find thedead body of Murphy lying in the bottom. It is thought while drivingalong the towpath on his way home. Murphy fell asleep and the horsestumbled into the canal, and the driver's condition was such that he couldnot help himself and was consequently drowned. Mr. Bissell valuedthe rig at $125. Monday afternoon Coroner Millington impaneled a jury andcommenced an inquest at the undertaking rooms of J. M. Orton & Sons,whither the body had been brought. After listening to the testimonyof several witnesses who saw Murphy in this city on Sunday, they rendereda verdict of accidental drowning. Deceased was aged 40 years, andleaves one sister in this vicinity, Mrs. Keech, of Oneida. (RCJul29/1887)
SMITH - Mrs. JAMES M. SMITH, daughter of the late Judge John T. Sherwood,a native of Vernon, New York, died recently in Edinburg, Scotland, whereshe had gone for the benefit of her health. For several years pastshe had resided in Buffalo. Her age was 62 years. (RCJul29/1887)
SKYES - WILLIAM SKYES, aged 21 years was drowned in the Black Rivercanal at Foresport, New York, Friday (July 22, 1887) evening. Hewas engaged in loading a boat and accidentally fell into the water.He was a son of Henry Skyes, of Forestport. (RCJul29/1887)
MALONEY - WILLIAM MALONEY, a pedder living at Clark's Mills, was founddead in bed on Saturday (July 23, 1887) morning. Death evidentlyresulted from fatty degeneration of the heart. Maloney was 72 yearsold and weighed 300 pounds. (RCJul29/1887)
AIKENS - The three year old son of Hon Frank Aikens, of Canton, Dakota,formerly of Rome, New York, was fatally scalded one day last week.(RCJul29/1887)
From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday,August 5, 1887
LAMPHEAR - In New Hartford, New York, July 27, 1887, JOHN H., son ofWilliam and Margaret Lamphear, aged 17 years, 9 months and 5 days.(RCAug05/1887)
SEVINGS - In Whitesboro, New York, July 28, 1887, JANE SEVINGS, daughterof the late Robert Bleazard, aged 63 years. (RCAug05/1887)
WILSON - In New Hartford, New York, July 28, 1887, ROBERT WILSON, aged11 years, 3 months and 19 days. (RCAug05/1887)
PADDOCK - In Vienna, New York, July 27, 1887, ROBERT PADDOCK, fatherof Mrs. C. S. Tremain, aged 80 years. (RCAug05/1887)
DOYLE - In Rome, New York, July 31, 1887, MARGARET M. DOYLE, relictof the late Miles Doyle, aged 61 years. Her disease was consumptionof the stomach. She was the mother of William J., James J.,Gretta, and John W. Doyle. She died at her home on Embargo street.(RCAug05/1887)
JONES - In Whitesboro, New York, July 30, 1887, MARY B., daughter ofJ. Frank and Mary C. Jones, aged 8 months and 10 days. (RCAug05/1887)
PERRY - At Stittville, New York, on Thursday, July 28, 1887, CATHARINE,wife of William J. Perry, aged 68 years. (RCAug05/1887)
ROGERS - In North Western, New York, August 3, 1887, MAHALY, widowof the late W. R. Rogers, aged 37 years. (RCAug05/1887)
PLATO - In North Western, New York, August 3, 1887, A. W. PLATO, proprietorof the Half-way House. (RCAug05/1887)
LEONARD - In Camden, New York, July 27, 1887, at the home of her son,Dr. H. W. Leonard, Mrs. ELIZA LEONARD, aged 92 years. (RCAug05/1887)
KILBURN - Taberg, New York. The infant recently born to Mr. andMrs. Dean S. Kilburn died last evening (August 2, 1887). They havethe sympathy of many friends in their affliction. (RCAug05/1887)
KING - Taberg, New York. Mrs. KING died at the residence of herniece, Mrs. N. P. Willman, last Sunday (July 31, 1887). Her funeralwas largely attended from the house on Tuesday. She was 92 yearsold. (RCAug05/1887)
BARNETT - Many people in this county were surprised to learn of thedeath of Hon. MILTON D. BARNETT, which occurred at the residence of hismother, Mrs. Caroline Barnett, in Oneida, New York, Wednesday (August 3,1887) morning. Ever since last April he had suffered with softeningof the brain, which was the cause of his death.
Mr. Barnett was born in Morrisville, Madisoncounty. He received his education at Cazenovia and Whitestown seminaries,and was admitted to the bar in the county of his birth. He commencedthe practice of law in Oneida with an energetic and bright young man namedMiles Fargo, and in 1868 they came to Rome and formed the law firm of Fargo& Barnett. The senior member of the firm dying soon after, Mr.Barnett formed a copartnership with J. I. Sayles in 1870. In 1874he was elected district attorney of this county by the Republicans, and1877 was re-elected to the same office. He did faithful and effectivework in the office he held, and at that time the future appeared very brightfor him. Soon after retiring from politics, he became interestedin the Melleable Iron Works, but his investment did not prove profitable.He afterwards formed a law partnership with Leonard Bronner, of Syracuse,and in 1884 the firm made its headquarters in that city, where Mr. Barnettresided until last April, when he went to his mother's home in Oneida.
Mr. Barnett was connected with some of themost notable cases in this and Madison county, prominent among which wasthe prosecution as district attorney of the famous Germond burglars in1875, and the defense of Mrs. Haight, the Madison county murderess, whois now serving a life-sentence in Syracuse penitentiary.
Deceased was in his 44th year, and leavesbesides his wife and mother, a brother, Capt. W. J. Barnett, of the U.S. navy, and a sister, Mrs. Cheney, of Oneida. (RCAug05/1887)
BUTTS - D. K. BUTTS, a former resident of Stanwix, near Rome, New York,died at his home in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday (August 2, 1887), aged 78years. He was the father of Mrs. A. Roberts, of Rome, and the brotherof Mrs. J. H. Knight and Mrs. Charles Carroll. (RCAug05/1887)
SAWYER - OSCAR G. SAWYER, formerly of Clinton, Oneida county, New York,died in the Chambers street hospital, New York city, last Sunday night(July 31, 1887), of exhaustion from the heat. (RCAug05/1887)
RAY - CHARLES H. RAY, a prominent citizen of Camden, New York, diedyesterday morning, aged 57 years. (RCAug05/1887)
WALKER - Mrs. CHARLOTTE C. WALKER, widow of the late Robert Walker,died at her home on Thomas street last Friday (July 29, 1887) evening.She was taken with a billious attack the Monday previous, but was not confinedto her bed till Wednesday. It is thought, however, that the immediatecause of her death was heart disease. Mrs. Walker had been a residentof Rome nearly all her life, coming here with her parents when a child.She was 78 years of age, and a consistent member of the Baptist church.She leaves four children -- Robert T. Walker, of New York city, John A.Walker, of Tuscarora, Nevada, William A. Walker, of Rome, and Mrs. C. M.Robinson, of Auburn. (RCAug05/1887)
From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday,August 12, 1887
WATTS - In Yorkville, New York, Tuesday, August 9, 1887, ISABELLA S.,beloved daughter of James and Helen Watts, aged 32 years. (RCAug12/1887)
HAGER - In Rome, New York, on Wednesday, August 10, 1887, HENRY HAGER,aged 69 years. Funeral services at the family residence, 238 WestDominick street, on Saturday, at 2 P.M. Besides a wife who surviveshim, he leaves nine children -- Henry D., Frederick J., and Albert R. Hager,Mrs. Fred J. Biggs, Misses Mary, Emma, Carrie and Mina Hager of Rome, NewYork, and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Reese, of Rochester, Mrs. CatherineReese and Mrs. Barbara P. Yorkey of Syracuse.
At the time that Henry came to Rome he engagedin business with J. M. Agne at the present location of the Hauck Brother'smeat market, on South James street. After remaining there about ayear he returned to Croton Point to assume the management of the Underwoodvineyards. After remaining in Croton a short time he returned toVerona and purchased two farms in company with his brothers John F. andJacob P. He afterward went to Croton again and remained there fora few years. Returning to central New York, he settled in West Leyden,Lewis county, where he conducted a general store, in connection with onein Rome. He afterwards removed to his Verona farm, and in 1865 cameto this city (Rome) until a few years ago, when he sold out to his sonHenry D. Hager, who is now conducting the business at the old stand onDominick street. [there seems to be more at the begining of his "lifesketch", but my photocopy cut it off-transcriber] (RCAug12/1887)
JERVIS - In Rome, New York, on Monday, August 8, 1887, Rev. TIMOTHYB. JERVIS, aged 78 years. (RCAug12/1887)(obit follows)
Rev. Timothy B. Jervis,brother of the late John B. Jervis, died at his home on Bloomfield street,Rome, New York, Monday (August 8, 1887) evening, aged 78 years and sixmonths. His health had not been good for years, and his death wasbrought about by the wearing away of the system. In early life hefollowed the profession of a civil engineer, and was associated with hisbrother, John B. Jervis. In 1844 he entered the Presbyterian ministry,and did his first preaching at Taberg, Oneida county. He afterwardserved on charges in Richfield Springs, Newport and Oriskany, and thenspent several years in the west, preaching and establishing churches insmall towns. About 11 years ago he was compelled to give up preachingbecause of failing health, and took up his residence in Elmira. In1885 he came to this city (Rome, NY, his birth place) and made it his homeup to the time of his death. Mr. Jervis made many warm friends duringhis life, his quiet and unasumming manner having drawn them to him.Besides his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Emily J. Vail, and a brother, BenjaminF. Jervis, of Toledo, Ohio, survive him. (RCAug12/1887)
CARPENTER - In Rome, New York, August 5, 1887, Miss JENNIE CARPENTER,aged 37 years. (RCAug12/1887)
FARR - In Rome, New York, August 4, 1887, of cholera infantum, ERNESTINE,daughter of Charles J. and Nellie M. Farr, aged 8 months and 7 days.(RCAug12/1887)
BROWN - At Holland Patent, New York, August 3, 1887, NELLIE M., wifeof James H. Brown, and daughter-in-law of State Dairy Commissioner J. K.Brown, aged 25 years, 3 months and 15 days, of pulmonary consumption.Her father was the late Henry Fuller, mother still is living, no children.(RCAug12/1887)
UNBENUM - In Rome, New York, August 6, 1887, GEORGE UNBENUM, aged 80years. (RCAug12/1887)
WRIGHT - In Rome, New York, August 5, 1887, Mrs. ISABELLE WALKER WRIGHT,aged 67 years, 9 months and 3 days. (RCAug12/1887) (obitfollows)
Early in July, Isabella, wife of Rev. B. S.Wright, suffered a stroke of paralysis which rendered her speechless andhelpless, though she was apparently conscious. On Thursday of lastweek she became unconscious, and Friday evening about 10:30 went to meetthe Master whom she had fathfully served for many years. Deceasedwas born in Dutchess county, New York and was the daughter of the lateRichard Carpenter, of that place. In 1812 Mrs. Wrightmarried William J. Walker and they removed to Rome, New York the same year.Mr. Walker erected the dwelling house on Washington street where the deceasedpassed away. Mr. Walker died in 1865. In June, 1880, Mrs. Walkermarried Rev. R. S. Wright, of this city (Rome, NY), who survives her.She was an earnest Christian, and had been a consistent and active memberof the Methodist Episcopal Church ever since her girlhood days. Herson, Richard J. Walker, of Duke Center, Pa., was visiting her at the timeshe was afflicted in July and remained by her side until she died.Besides her husband and the son above mentioned, she leaves another son,William Walker, of Beelerville, Kansas, and five brothers and one sister.The funeral was largely attended at her late residence Monday afternoon.The services were conducted by Rev. T. B. Shepherd, of the First M. E.church. Eulogistic remarks were also made by Revs. F. H. Stanton,J. Zimmerman and C. W. Parsons, former pastors of the deceased. Thepall bearers were R. M. Bingham, J. D. Ely, N. B. Foot, G. W. Chase, L.E. Elmer and A. W. Honsinger. The remains were taken to Rome Cemeteryfor interment. (RCAug12/1887) {see also (RCFeb23/1866)-WALKERand (RCAug12/1887)-WALKER]
PARK - In Rome, New York, August 6, 1887, of consumption, HENRY PARK,aged 51 years and 6 months. (RCAug12/1887) [in anotherarticle in the same paper, the following:]
Henry Park, who has been ill with consumption for several weeks at theresidence of M. H. Fisk, on East Dominick street, in Rome, New York, diedlast Saturday morning, aged 51 years and six months. Deceasedwas a native of Lee, NY and a son of the late Harvey Park of that town.In 1860 he commenced the study of law in the office of Beach & Baileyin this city. For the past fourteen years he has resided in AtlanticCity, N. J., where practiced his profession. He was highly esteemedby all who enjoyed the privilege of his acquaintance. Besides threesmall children, he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Sidney Mitchell and Mrs. MarthaTuttle, both of this city. The remains were taken to Lee for interment.(RCAug12/1887)
BRITT - In Buffalo, New York, formerly of New London, NY, August 4,1887, SAMUEL BRITT, aged 43 years, of typhoid fever. He was bornin Verona, Oneida county, where at one time after he became a man, be conducteda hotel. He removed to Buffalo about eight years ago, purchased atug boat and ran it up to about two weeks before his death. He alsoat one time resided in Higginsville, New York, and thither his remainswere brought for interment Eld. William J. Morrell preached his funeralsermon. He leaves a wife, but no children.. (RCAug12/1887)[another notice gives death date as August 3, 1887-transcriber]
SIMPKINS - In East Florence, New York, August 8, 1887, MOSES SIMPKINS,aged about 70 years. (RCAug12/1887) [another article in theAug. 19 paper in the Utica, NY items:]
MosesSimpkins, who died a few days ago, was for many years one of the heaviestshippers of "pin" and curly maple in northern New York. And his returnfrom the east with the proceeds of a boat load always made a boom in Florence.He was a respected citizen. (RCAug19/1887)
SERVEY - In Rome, New York, August 7, 1887, of cholera infantum, STODDARDF., son of Franklin P. and Catherine E. Servey, aged 1 year, 4 months and4 days. (RCAug12/1887)
COLLINS - Miss LOVINA COLLINS, aged 20 years, oldest daughter of ReubenCollins, died on August 4, 1887, in a hack, on her way from Rome to NewLondon, New York, of typhoid fever. She was taken sick in Buffaloand was brought to Rome on the cars. From the first of her illnessshe told her friends that she should die, and gave instructions as to themanner of her funeral, named her bearers, singers and minister; also thedetails of laying her out. Rev. C. Manson, of the New London M. E.church officiated at the funeral on Sunday, at the Higginsville church.The funeral was largely attended. Mrs. Reuben Collins is quite ill.She was unable to attend her daughter's funeral. Mr. Collins willremain at home until his boat returns from New York. They have thesympathy of all in the loss of their beloved daughter. Deceased hadbeen with her father, who is a boatman on the Erie Canal, until about twoweeks ago, when she was taken sick. (RCAug12/1887)
TAYLOR
ORCUTT - It will be remembered that we announced, a few weeks ago,the death of F. L. Orcutt, of Sheridan, Iowa, brother of J. G. and N. G.Orcutt, of Rome, New York. Since the decease of Mr. Orcutt, his familyhas met with terrible misfortune. Last Saturday (August 6, 1887)Mrs. Orcutt's house was burned, and two days afterward HELEN, one of herdaughters, died from the effects of burns received at the fire. Inorder to save her two boys, aged four and six years respectively, Mrs.Orcutt dropped them from a second story window as the house was burning.The elder struck on his head and received probably fatal injuries.A nephew of Mrs. Orcutt named TAYLOR was also so severly burned he cannotrecover. The calamity affected Mrs. Orcutt so badly it is fearedshe will lose her reason. Truly, her cup of sorrow is full to thebrim. (RCAug12/1887)
NISBET - Charles B. Thomson, of Elwood, New Jersey, writes to the Citizenas follows concerning the suicide in that place of a former resident ofLee, Oneida county, New York:
Elwood, NJ,August 9, 1887. Our village was yesterday morning the scene of unusualsolemnity, caused by the suicide of E. A. Nisbet, formerly of Lee, in yourcounty. Mr. N. was a person esteemed by all who knew him. Hewas for several years town clerk, and in this, as every other station heoccupied, he filled to the satisfaction of all. He leaves a wife.(RCAug12/1887)
JACKSON - Mrs. WILLIAM JACKSON, formerly a resident of Rome, New York,died at her home in Athol, Mass., August 4, 1887. It will be rememberedthat at one time, Mr. Jackson was master mechanic at the R. W. & O.R. R. shops in Rome, and was for a time a member of our Common Councilfrom the fifth ward. Many former Rome friends extend their sympathyin his affliction. (RCAug12/1887)
GORTON - Mrs. EUNICE GORTON, widow of the late Valentine Gorton, andmother of George Gorton, of Rome, New York, died at her home in Waterville,New York, Wednesday, (August 10, 1887) aged 85 years. Deceased wasborn in Waterville, and spent all her years there. (RCAug12/1887)
MERRELL - Mrs. ELIZABETH MERRELL, of Utica, New York, committed suicideyesterday morning by taking "rough on rats." (RCAug12/1887)
ERWIN - C. B. ERWIN, who died in New Britain, Conn., in 1885, gave inhis will $12,000 to the Boonville Cemetery Association, $18,000 to theBaptist church, $10,000 to the Presbyterian church, $25,000 for the establishmentof a free library and reading room, and $20,000 for a public park.A contest which resulted has just been withdrawn and the bequests willbe paid. (RCAug12/1887)
ROGERS - The 15-year old daughter of JOHN ROGERS, who was recently drownednear Yorkville, jumped into the canal near that place Sunday (August 7,1887) with suicidal intent. A man from a passing boat rescured her.When questioned she said she wanted to go where John and Levi went, meaningher father and the man who was drowned with him. (RCAug12/1887)
ORTH - On July 13, 1887 JOHN M. ORTH, the well known clothier of Camden,New York, left that village for New York city, and on the 16th set sailfor German, the land of his birth. The third day out his health failedhim and he suddenly died, and was consigned to a watery grave the sameday. His health was delicate when he left home and it is supposedthe rigers of the voyage were too much for him. He was a member ofseveral fraternal organizations in Camden, and also of the Rome Commandery,Knights Templar. He was a gentleman of high standing in Camden, andhis death will be sorely felt. (RCAug12/1887)
From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday,August 19, 1887
HUNGERFORD - In Rome, New York, August 11, 1887, Mrs. MARY A., wifeof the late Samuel Hungerford, aged 72 years and 6 months. She wasthe mother of E. E. Hungerford, of Rome, and died at her home, corner ofGeorge and Liberty streets. Besides the above named son, one daughter,Miss Susie Hungerford, survives her. (RCAug19/1887)
WELLS - In Cleveland, New York, August 9, 1887, Mrs. BETSEY E. WELLS,mother of Fred Wells of Rome, New York, aged 77 years. (RCAug19/1887)
DOXTATER - In Verona, New York, August 11, 1887, HANNAH DOXTATER, wifeof R. H. Doxtater, aged 58 years. (RCAug19/1887) [Vienna, NY,Albert Covell is home from the canal to attend the funeral of his aunt,Mrs. Robert Doxtater.]
UTLEY - In Rome, New York, August 13, 1887, EMILY UTLEY, daughter ofSquire Utley, deceased, late of the town of Western, NY, aged 57 years.She died of a complication of diseases, principal among which was liverdifficulty. She had spent the greater part of her life in the townof Western. She was a member of Zion church, in Rome, NY, and herfuneral was held there on Monday. Her remains were taken to Westernville,NY for interment. Three brothers and one sister survive: H.T. Utley, of Waterville, Alvin Utley, of Syracuse, Alfred Utley and Mrs.Sarah Baker, of Western, NY. (RCAug19/1887)
WATSON - At New York Mills, New York, August 14, 1887, WILLIAM WATSON,aged 67 years. (RCAug19/1887)
PUGH - In Rome, New York, August 15, 1887, MARY LIZZIE PUGH, daughterof Hugh G. and Maggie Pugh, of brain fever, aged 2 years, 9 months and22 days. (RCAug19/1887)
AUSTIN - Miss NELLIE AUSTIN, daughter of S. H. Austin, of North Western,New York, died at 8:30 A.M. yesterday, of consumption of the bowels, agedabout 18 years. She had been sick about eighteen months. (RCAug19/1887)
WENDT - FRED WENDT died early Sunday (August 14, 1887) morning, aged44 years. He was a well known and much respected citizen. Hisfuneral was from his late home, No. 91 Liberty St., Rome, New York.Rev. Rommel of the Moravian church, conducted the services. JohnKohler, Ernst Reusswig, George Zimmer, Jacob Lenhardt, John Giersbach,and Fred Kohler, were the bearers. He was buried in Forest Hill cemetery.(RCAug19/1887)
MANAHAN - Mr. MANAHAN, of Oswego, New York, father-in-law of J. F. Gallagher,of Utica, New York, was killed by the cars at Oswego Wednesday. (August17, 1887) (RCAug19/1887)
AMES - LUCIUS AMES, of Richfield Springs, had his leg caught in thecylinder of a threshing machine, a few days ago, which took it off justbelow the knee. He died from the shock soon afterward. (RCAug19/1887)
WENTWORTH - The death of Mrs. A. J. WENTWORTH occurred at her home inWest Lee, New York, last Sunday (August 14, 1887). The deceased hadbeen a great sufferer for many months, and the best medical skill was broughtto bear on her case, but she was beyond the aid of human science.She was of Episcopalian faith, and her husband endeavored to securea cleryman of that denomination to officiate at the funeral, but beingunable to do so he procured Rev. Mr. Morrell of Verona, who spoke worksof consolation from I Peter.
(RCAug19/1887)
PECK - Delta, New York, August 3, 1887, died at the residence of hersister, Mrs. C. F. Smith, Miss E. A. PECK one of the last of the few remainingresidents who were acquainted with all the local events of the town forthe last seventy years. She has been in poor health for some timeand was confined to her bed for the last seven weeks, during which shesuffered a stroke of paralysis about two weeks before she died. Shewas born April 14, 1807, and remembered well when her father, Capt. GatesPeck, went to the war of 1812. Those were the days that tried men'ssouls, and women's also. But few able-bodied men were left at homefrom the field of action, consequently the women and children were leftto harvest the crops. They worked with a will, while a shot gun wasnearly always with them to keep off wild animals or the British, who wereexpected to cross the border and ravage the country. At this time,the subject of this sketch was attending the district school on Elmer Hill-- Delta at that time not having been thought of. A big house wasstanding on the site of the house now occupied by Mrs. F. Greenwood, whichwas one of the last of its kind in this locality. She afterward attendedthe well known select school of Mr. Oliver Grosvenor at Rome, NY.She then taught school for about twenty years, beginning as an assistanttoMiss Selden and also to Gen. Jesse J. Armstrong, on Elmer Hill, which schoolthen consisted of nearly 85 scholars. She afterward taught at Westernville,Frenchville, Delta, Spencer Settlement, Utica, and many other districtschools. While many of her scholars preceded her to another worlld,there are now many middle aged men and women who will familiarly rememberMiss Peck as their teacher in days long gone by. In later years sheresided in Delta, where she was respected by all who knew her. Shejointed the Episcopal church at an early age and died in the belief shehad always lived. Thus one by one the connecting links between thepast and the present are broken in twain, and very soon the only incidentsand reminiscences to be learned of our early history will be only thosehanded down to properity by the aid of printer's ink. (RCAug19/1887)
PILLMORE - SARAH R. PILLMORE, wife of Dr. J. Pillmore, died yesterday(August 16, 1887) morning, in Delta, New York, after three weeks' illnesswith typhoid fever. About six weeks ago their youngest child of threeyears, was taken with the fever, but is now nearly recovered. Shewas fatigued with constant care and anxiety and became an easy victim tothe dreadful disease. The doctor has also been sick nearly two weekswith the same complaint, and is in a critical condition at present.He, and the two little girls who are left motherless, have the heartfeltsympathy of a large circle of friends and neighbors. Mrs. Pilmorewas a very pleasant and agreeable companion, and a lady who will be greatlymissed. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 10 o'clock at theresidence, Rev. W. B. Parmelee officiating. (RCAug19/1887)
TAFT - The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taft died a few daysago of cholera infantum. (RCAug19/1887)
WOLFF - The infant son of Henry Wolff died a few days ago. (RCAug19/1887)
COWLES - Dr. JOHN A COWLES, of Rome, New York, died at his home in NewYork city Monday (August 15, 1887) night. He was born in Jeffersoncounty, and came to this city in 1848, where he resided and practiced dentistryuntil about six years ago, when he removed to New York city. Forseveral years past his health had been poor, compelling him to relinquishactive business pursuits most of the time. About two and a half yearsago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and since then has been in a largemeasure helpless, but did not commence to fail rapidly until about twoweeks before his death. During his residence in this city he wasa faithful and earnest member of the First M. E. church. His agewas 73 years, and he leaves besides his wife, three sons and two daughters-- Dr. A. B. Cowles, of Rome; J. Edward and Wilson E. Cowles, Mrs. T. W.Ormiston and Mrs. Andrew Lester, of New York city. The remains werebrought to this city for interment, and short services were held at theresidence of his son, Dr. A. B. Cowles, on Washington street yesterday.The services were conducted by Rev. T. B. Shepherd, pastor of the FirstM. E. church of this city, assisted by Rev. Mr. Harrower of St. Andrew'sM. E. church, New York city. Samuel Wardwell, J. D. Ely, L. E. Elmer,Jabez Wright, S. F. Tremain and A. S. Roberts acted as bearers. Theinterment took place in the Rome cemetery. (RCAug19/1887)
ADAMS - Mrs. ELIZA M. ADAMS, wife of L. D. Adams, of Delta, NewYork, died Wednesday (August 17, 1887) evening of consumption, after ayear's illness, aged 32 years. Mrs. Adams was born in Delta, andhad always resided there. Funeral was attended at the M. E. churchlast Friday. (RCAug19/1887)
From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday,August 26, 1887
FRENCH - In Trenton, New York, August 22, 1887, IDA, wife of CharlesFrench, in her 23d year. (RCAug26/1887)
ECKER - In Oriskany, New York, August 24, 1887, ALICE E., wife of W.A. Ecker, aged 89 years, 1 month and 21 days. (RCAug26/1887)
PIKE - In Westernville, New York, died Wednesday, August 24, 1887, at3:30 P.M., Miss BULIA ANN PIKE, aged 66 years, of quick consumption.Miss Pike had always been a resident of that town and lived and died inthe house where her father, Jotham Pike, lived and died. (RCAug26/1887)
TANNER - In Rome, New York, August 24, 1887, GEORGE WASHINGTON TANNER,aged 78 years, father of the late Lorenzo Tanner died at his home on EastDominick street. For a number of years he has been compelled to walkon an artificial leg, he having lost a leg by being run over by the cars.Tuesday he accidentally fell while walking across the floor, and the shockwas so severe it doubtless hastened his death the next day. He wasa painter by trade. He resided here nearly all his life, coming herefrom Camden, New York when a small boy. (RCAug26/1887)
BUTLER - In Sauquoit, New York, August 17, 1887, GEORGE H. BUTLER, aged64 years. (RCAug26/1887)
CRAWFORD - In New York Mills, New York, August 17, 1887, MARGARET, wifeof John Crawford, aged 78 years. (RCAug26/1887)
KENNERLY - At New York Mills, New York, August 18, 1887, FREDERICK S.,son of William and Martha Kennerly, aged 17 years. (RCAug26/1887)
SCHUYLER - In Utica, New York, August 19, 1887, FREDERICK E., son ofJoseph K. and Ann E. Schuyler, of Westmoreland, died of paralysis of thebrain, aged 24 years and 6 months. Until about six weeks ago he wasemployed on a railroad in Nebraska, but his health being impared he camehome, and was on his way to Richfield Springs when the terrible maladyovertook him. [another notice says FREDERICK K.] (RCAug26/1887)
BRILL - In Westmoreland, New York, August 18, 1887, WILLIAM BRILL, aged65 years. (obit follows)
He Passes Suddenly Away at His Home Near Lowell -- Heart Disease theCause.
Rome and manyportions of the county were shocked last Friday morning when it was learnedthat William Brill, a prominent resident of the twon of Westmoreland, NewYork, had died suddenly the evening previous. Mr. Brill had enjoyedthe best of health all his life, with no ailment other than an attck ofasthma occasionally. He was feeling as well as usual Thursday, andin the evening went out riding. Upon his return and just before retiringhe stepped to the well and took a drink of water. He had no morethan done so when he turned and said to his hired girl, "Nettie, I am dying."She hastened to him and assisted him to a horse block standing near, whenhe expired immediately. Only his hired help was present, Mrs. Brillbeing at Round Lake. Dr. Jackson, of Verona, was sent for, and hegave it as his opinion that heart disease was the cause of his death.
BRONSON - OTTO BRONSON, a young man 18 years of age, who resided abouttwo miles from the village of Hamilton, Madison county, New York, was instantlykilled while playing ball Monday (August 22, 1887) near his home.He was at the bat, and on attempting to dodge a ball which the pitcherthrew, was struck by it close behind the left ear. (RCAugust 26/1887)
WHEELER - SHUBEL WHEELER, who died at Palmyra, Wisconsin, August 3,1887, formerly resided at Greenway, Oneida county, New York, and was abrother of the late Asa and George Wheeler, and uncle of the Wheeler brothers.The deceased was born in Glastonbury, Conn., in 1800. He also leavesbesides his family two brothers -- Jared Wheeler, of Palermo, New York,now in his 85th year, and Orson Wheeler, of Vineland, New Jersey, over80 years of age. (RCAug26/1887)
BULLARD - S. C. BULLAND died at his home in Princeton, Mass., on August14, 1887. In 1854 he came with his brother, M. H. Bullard, to Vernon,Oneida county, New York, from Princeton, where they started the manufactureof scythe rifles. This business was continued for about twenty-fiveyears, when the brothers returned to Princeton. During his residencein Vernon he made many lifelong friends who are pained to learn of hisdeath. (RCAug26/1887)
LEWIS - JOHN D. LEWIS, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, died August 16,1887, at Howard, Montana, after an illness of three weeks, of typhoid fever.He was 19 years of age, and had been in Montana since February, he havinggone there to engage in the cattle business with his brother, Hugh S. Lewis.The remains, accompanied by the brother, arrived in this city (Rome, NY)Monday, and were taken to the home of Mrs. Lewis, in Floyd, where the funeraloccurred Tuesday. The deceased was a pleasant lad, and made friendswherever he went. He was a brother of Edward J. Lewis, of Rome, NY,Hugh S. Lewis, of Montana, Mrs. Edward Roderick, of Blue Springs, Neb.,and Miss Libbie Lewis, of Floyd, NY. (RCAug26/1887)
FITCH - JOSIAH P. FITCH, who will be remembered by many of our oldercitizens, died at his residence, No. 240 West 43d Street, New York city,on Sunday last, (August 21, 1887) after several months' illness from Bright'sdisease, in connection with organic heart trouble. The deceased cameto Rome, New York about 1842. His mother and his sister, who afterwardbecame the wife of D. W. Perkins, dentist, came with him. Mr. Fitchwas educated at Hamilton College, and then read law in the office of Hon.G. B. Matteson, in Utica, where he formed an enduring friendship for thatgentleman. He afterward became connected with the ROMAN CITIZEN aseditor, and so continued for some six years, from 1842 to 1848, when hewas succeeded by the late G. H. Lynch. For a portion of the six yearsof his editorial charge of the CITIZEN he was also proprietor, having leasedthe CITIZEN from Horace N. Bill, who founded it. Mr. Bill retainingthe job department. During Mr. Fitch's incumbency of the editorialchair he became involved in some very bitter editorial controversies withthe Sentinel and a paper published in Camden, edited by one E. C. Hatton.So bitter and personal became the fight between the CITIZEN and the Sentinelat one time that a personal collision occurred between Mr. Fitch and theeditor of the Sentinel, George E. Young. For some personal allusionsmade by Young, Fitch undertook to rawhide him on the street. Theattack was made in the afternoon in front of the store now occupied byH. Ripinski, but then occupied by P. B. Langford as a hardware store.When struck, Young ran into the store, drawing his jack knife as he ran,and opening it struck at Fitch, hitting him in the neck, and making quitea cut just over the jugular vein. Had the edge of the knife beenturned inward instead of outward, the blow would no doubt have been fatal.The most intense excitement existed in our streets for some time; sideswere taken, and a personal street fight between some of our oldest andmost respected citizens was with difficulty avoided. During all thefactious fights in the Whig party between Hon. O. B. Matteson and Hon.B. N. Huntington, Mr. Fitch ably and successfully advocated the cause ofMr. Matteson.
He was the most pungent and effective writerthat has ever presided over the editorial columns of the CITIZEN, and hislike will not soon be seen again. He was with all a most genial companionand a most steadfast friend, and was for years a power in the ranks ofthe Whig party in Oneida county. He was also, for two terms, oneof the Loan Commisioners for this county, appointed by the Governor.
Mr. Fitch has resided in New York city sincehe left Rome over thirty years ago, and the New York Times, alluding tohis death and business career there, says:
He came to NewYork city in 1856, and turned his attention to patent cases. He wascounsel for the Gamewell Fire Alarm company, for the Western Union Telegraphcompany and for Charles Grafton Page, the associate of Professor Morse,the inventor of the telegraph. Mr. Fitch had in his possession atthe time of his death Page's origianl set of instruments. Duringwar times, in addition to his law business, he was interested in the manufactureof firearms, ammunition and war supplies, and was brought naturally intocontact with Lincoln, Stanton and others. He was prominent in severalelectric light litigations, and up to the time of his death was conductingsome very important cases. He leaves a widow, two sons and four daughters,two the latter being married. The funeral service was held at hisresidence at 11 A.M. Wednesday.
The widow and family of the deceased willhave the sympathy of their many friends in this vicinity in their affliction.Mr. Fitch was 70 years of age. (RCAug26/1887)
BLISS - A few weeks ago Surrogate Bliss and his wife left for Bostonand the seashore. After visiting several points of interest theystopped at Merwin's Point, near New Haven, Conn. After remainingthere some time Mrs. W. B. BLISS, found that the salt air did not agreewith her, and she and Mr. Bliss left for New York, intending to returnhome on Tuesday. They stopped at the Grand Union hotel Monday night,and on Tuesday (August 23, 1887) morning, when she arose at six o'clock,Mrs. Bliss complained of feeling ill. Mr. Bliss noticed that shewas breathing heavily, and he called a porter and summoned a physician.The physician soon arrived, but Mrs. Bliss died before any help could berendered her -- about twenty minutes after she was taken. The physicianpronouned it heart disease. Although Mrs. Bliss' health has not beenof the best for several years, yet this summer she had been better thanusual, and the trip to the seashore was more for the benefit of the surrogatethan herself. It may well be supposed that Mr. Bliss is wild withgrief, for a more devoted man to his wife could not be found. Heleft New York city Tuesday evening with the remains, arriving in Rome,New York, Wednesday moring at 5:42.
Mrs. Emeline E. Bliss was born in the townof Western, New York, and was the daughter of Cyrus F. Clark. In1862 she married Mr. Bliss, and they took up their residence in Lee Centeruntil 1867, when they came to Rome, and have since resided here.The deceased was a memeber of the Baptist church and was greatly endearedto all who knew her. Besides the afflicted husband, she leaves oneson, Willard C. Bliss, aged 18, who was at Oneida Lake at the time of hismother's death. Mrs. Bliss was in her 49th year.
The funeral was very largely attended fromthe family residence, No. 608 North George street, at 1:30 yesterday afternoon.Rev. Dr. Peabody of the Baptist church conducted the services. Thebearers were: C. C. Reid, J. R. Edwards, J. S. Baker, J. C. Smith,J. H. Searles and W. R. Jones. The interment took place in the Romecemetery. (RCAug26/1887)
NILES - The mania for taking one's own life seems to be on the increase,and as usual in casualties of all kinds Oneida county comes in for hershare. Last Saturday morning (August 20, 1887), Mrs. Mary Culver,who resides with her husband near the Oriskany monument, missed her mother,Mrs. MARY NILES (who resided with her) from the house. After a diligentsearch she came upon the body of her mother at the rear of the barn.Life was extinct, and her throat was cut from ear to ear. Near bywas the weapon with which the deed was done -- an ordinary butcher knife.The remains were taken into the house and Coroner Millington, of Rome,NY, notified. He impaneled a jury, and after taking the testimonyof several witnesses, a verdict of suicide while laboring under a temporaryaberration of mind was rendered. The deceased was 77 years of age.(RCAug26/1887)
HARVEY - On Saturday (August 20, 1887) morning EBENEZER HARVEY, whor*sides with his son, John Harvey, near Washington Mills, New York, tooka dose of Paris green and died from the effects soon afterward. Beforehe expired he stated that he was tired of living and had taken the poisonto end his troubles. He lost his wife about a year ago, and sincethen his mind has been unbalanced. Coroner Jones, of Utica, heldan inquest and a verdict was rendered in accordance with the above facts.(RCAug26/1887)
WHITE - On Tuesday (August 23, 1887) morning at the residence of hersister, Mrs. H. H. Pope, corner of Dominick and George streets in Rome,New York, occurred the death of Mrs ADAH WHITE, relict of the late MosesT. White, of the town of Western. The deceased was born on ElmerHill, and was the daughter of the late Andrew Elmer, one of the pioneerresidents of that town. At the death of her husband, about ten yearsago, she came to the city and took up her residence with Mrs. Pope.Her age was 79 years, and her disease was incident to old age. Thefuneral occurred yesterday at the residence of Mrs. Pope, and the serviceswere conducted by Rev. G. E. Purucker, pastor of St. Joseph's Episcopalchurch. The remains were interred in Rome cemetery. (RCAug26/1887)
JONES - WILLIAM B. JONES, at one time engaged on the editorial staffof the Y DRYCH, at Utica, died at Mount Vernon on Monday. (August 22, 1887)(RCAug26/1887)
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