THE RECORD: of OWEGO Tioga County, New York July 2, 1896 NEWARK VALLEY. July 1., Mrs. Hannah RANDALL, who has been an invalid for many years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. LAWRENCE, Saturday, June 27, 1896. The funeral was held at the home Monday, Rev. J. B. COOK, officiating. Mrs. Randall had been a member of the M. E. Church for many years, this village having been her home for some time. She has two sons, Oscar and Charles, of this place and one daughter, Mrs. A. LAWRENCE of New Connecticut, to mourn the loss of a loving parent. Mrs. F. W. BARBER, died at her home on Maple Avenue on Thursday last after many months if intense suffering from a cancer affecting her right arm and shoulder. Through all her suffering she maintained a cheerful spirit, choosing for her funeral sermon, "As thy days, so shall thy strength be." Her maiden name was Lizzie BALL, and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. BALL, of North Newark. In September,1888, she was united in marriage with Fred BARBER and leaves one sweet 8-year-old daughter, Louise, besides a son of Mr. BARBER'S from a previous marriage, whom she has cared for since infancy, to mourn her loss. She was an active member of the Congregational church, Christian Endeavor society and social circle, where she will be greatly missed. Her family has the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral took place from the home, Saturday afternoon, Rev., A. Y. WILCOX, officiating. William BALL of North Newark, James BALL of Proctor, PA, Charles BALL of Binghamton and Charles BALL of Arkansas, are brothers of the deceased. Mrs. Eileen SMITH, is visiting friends in Hornellsville. Mrs. S. E. WARING and children are spending the summer months with their sister, Mrs. Charles FRANK. Prof. J. S. KINGSLEY and family are preparing to take up their abode in F. W. RICHARDSON'S on Whig Street. All are glad to welcome Prof. KINGSLEY again to town. Miss Susie RICHARDSON of Owego spent last week at the residence of Charles TAPPAN, Whig Street. Miss Edith SHERWOOD of Albany Normal school is spending her vacation at home. Misses Fannie and Helena FRANK leave town today, to visit relatives in Gallopsville, NY. Miss Nellie CARGILL is visiting her sister in Arlington, NJ. Prof. Wilbur ELWELL and Mrs. Frano MINTURN, closed their school in Port Dickinson and are enjoying their vacations at their homes in this place. A pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Charles B. HOOKER on Whig Street last evening, it being the marriage of his second daughter, Miss Lucy BARNHAM and Burt W. BARRETT of West Newark. The ceremony was preformed by Rev. A. Y. WILCOX at 7:30. The bridal couple was surrounded by ferns and daisies. The bride was tastefully attired in bronze mohair and carried a bouquet of brides roses. Only the immediate relatives of the consenting parties were present. After the wedding supper, the happy couple departed for a short tour, taking with them a plentiful supply of rice and old shoes. They will take up their abode in West Newark and are followed by congradulations and best wishes from a host of friends, BERKSHIRE. Fannie DEYO of Jacksonville was a guest of Mrs. L. L. LOCKWOOD on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Daniel SCUDDER has obtained a position on the Lehigh Valley railroad's northern division and began work July 1 Fred DARBONNIER is at home this week. Will STARK of Peruville is assisting Bruce COOK in the milk station during the absence of Mr. HENDERSHOT. The Epworth League held it's annual meeting last Thursday evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year; President, Eva F. WARD; first vice-president, Mrs. C. J. DEWEY; second-vice president, Mrs. C. A. BUFFINGTON; third vice-president, Mrs. L. L. LOCKWOOD; fourth vice-president, Louise DARBONNIER; secretary, James DERMODY; treasurer, Asheur WOOSTER; organist, Lena LOCKWOOD; assistant organist, Mary L. CRAWFORD, Sadie and Ella SHEPPARD gave a party at their home Wednesday. Rose HUBBARD, preceptress of Dryden academy is spending a few days with friends in town. All are glad to learn that she is engaged for the coming year in the same school. Mr, and Mrs. D. W. DEWEY returned to their home in Binghamton Monday Mr and Mrs. Dell HENDERSHOT are in New York this week, having their little son treated. Mrs. J. W. HOLCOMB spent Wednesday with friends in Newark Valley. Bill Grummons bgrummons@imt.net