I will start with the History: In many of the books written about the history of our County the word "goal" is used, as this is the British word for "jail". When the authority of a jail was given by the controlling members of a county, it was stated as "Liberties of a Goal", meaning that a jail may be constructed and operated at a certain location, be it a town or county. In 1794 thru 1799 the first Sheriff of Onondaga County was Sheriff John Harris. At this time Onondaga County was comprised of land of Cayuga and Seneca County. In 1799 Cayuga County was formed by seceding from Onondaga County. Cayuga County's land included what is now Seneca County. The Sheriff of Cayuga County was Sheriff Joseph Annin. In 1799 the County Seat for Cayuga County became Aurora. Aurora contained a Court House and Jail. On May 3, 1799 the County Court, which was controlled by a man named Seth Phelps, set forth that the "Liberties of the Goal" be located at Cayuga Village. In 1799 a log jail was erected in the Village of Cayuga. It was near the shore of the lake and made out of hewn logs. The location of the jail was east of the Cayuga Bridge. After the construction of the jail, a toll house was built on top of the jail. When prisoners were brought to the jail, the prisoners had to go through a trap door down a ladder to his cell. The jail Cayuga had no heat. In 1804 Seneca County seceded from Cayuga County. The first county seat was in Ovid, which was also known as Verona. The first Sheriff of Seneca County was William Smith. During 1804 thru 1806, a new Court House and Jail were built in the Village of Ovid on Lot #3. The land was given to Seneca County for the Court House and Jail by Mr. John Seely. The Supervisors appropriated $1,000 for the Court and Jail. The building started in 1895 and Henry and Joshua Montogomery were master carpenters of the Court House and Jail. In 1803 a Tyre citizen named Ezebiel Crane, attempting to buy some venison from an Indian, was shot and killed. The Indian was named "Delaware John" a Delaware Indian. In this contest we will call him "Indian Joe" because he was referred to by this name most of the time. "Indian Joe" was a proud man, who believed in his religion that his spirit was a great hunter. Several times "Indian Joe" went out to hunt, but returned home without any game. When his partner arrived with a deer, "Indian Joe" shot him, but did not kill him. Ezekiel Crane, having no knowledge of the days events, came to "Indian Joe's" hut and knocked on the door. "Indian Joe" believing that his partner was coming back for revenge, shot through the door striking Ezekiel Crane. After the death of Mr. Crane, the citizens of the area believed that there should be a trial so that the tensions between the white man and the Indians of the area would lessen. The court for "Indian Joe" was held in Aurora Academy, where "Indian Joe" pled guilty to the indictment of the murder of Mr. Crane. The Indian was sentenced to be hung. In 1804 "Indian Joe" was hung at the Cayuga Jail. Both Indians and Whites witnessed the hanging and this ended the uneasiness between the Indians and the Whites. It must be added that "Indian Joe" stated several times that he did not have a grudge with Mr. Crane and he smoked a pipe of peace with Mr. Crane's spirit before being hung. More to come later....... Dianne

Looking for anyone working on the names John Thomas Ray B. 1852 D. 1927 married Mary Jane Pitcher B. 1857 D. 1939 Daughter: Ethel Marie Ray B. 1884 Palmyra, NY D. March 1935 Geneva, NY

I have some fact on the Sheriff's Dept. of Seneca County if any one is interested. For example: In 1794, when the land of Seneca County was part of Onondaga County, the Sheriff was John Harris In 1799, Cayuga County was formed from Onondaga County. In 1799, when the land of Seneca County was part of Cayuga County, the Sheriff was Joseph Aunin. in 1804 Seneca County was formed, William Smith was the first Sheriff of Seneca County. list all the other Sheriff's some trials...."the Johnson murder trial of 1886" Some history of the jail and inmates of Seneca County Let me know if your interested Dianne

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THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County News January 25, 1900 CANDOR. Candor, Jan. 24. - All who are interested in the game of baseball are requested to attend the supper to be given at the opera house Wednesday evening, Jan.31. The proceeds will go to paying the expenses of organizing a first class nine to play this summer. Mrs. Fred MILLER and daughter Amelia of Binghamton are visiting Mrs. MILLERS sister, Mrs. Frank HOLMES. Mrs. S. WOODFORD of Ithaca visited friends in town Tuesday. Rev. J. W. WELLS of Binghamton is visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. H. JENNINGS, in town. Died, Sunday night, Mrs. Huldah BANGS, wife of W. L. BANGS, aged 69 years. She is survived by her husband, one son Charles E., two daughters, Miss Jennie BANGS, and Mrs. Wesley DENNIN of Binghamton. The funeral was held at her late residence Wednesday, Rev. T. R. WARNOCK, officiating; interment in Maple Grove cemetery. D. E. GUINIP of Spencer is visiting his daughter, Mrs. F. M. HUMISTON. C. H. EMENS of Owego was in town Monday. Rev. L. M. STANLEY of Odessa preached two able sermons in the Baptist church Sunday. Major A. H. KROM has been visiting his son in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Martin TURK of Elmira is visiting his sister Mrs. Ida CHIDEY in town. Rev. F. D. DICKINSON received $60. at his donation Friday evening. Charles SLATER was arrested Friday on complaint of his wife for non-support. He was given two weeks time in which to furnish bond or take care of his wife. Died, Saturday, Jan. 20, 1900, Joseph Van DEMARK, aged 78 years. Over a week before he was found nearly frozen to death, having been out all night in the cold and his death is attributed to exposure. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. F. W, DICKENSON officiating. W. J. PAYNE and E. H. WANDS are in New York, attending the fifth annual cycle show at Madison Square Garden. Mr. PAYNE, has a half-interest in one of the best cycle pumps made, and he is looking after his interest. Frank M. HUMISTON has accepted a position with W. B. PARTRIDGE in his pharmacy in Owego. He entered on his duties Monday. The seats in the auditorium of the M. E. church are being changed and a new carpet put down, improving the appearance of the room. Mrs. Jerome RICHARDSON was in Owego Wednesday visiting at E. HARDER'S. Mr. and Mrs. L. N. JOHNSON are visiting their son at Lestershire. A. C. HART who has been employed at S. S. SURDAM'S hardware store, has purchased J. R. CHIDNEY'S hardware establishment and taken possession Tuesday. The large house owned by Ira SAWYER at West Candor, burned to the ground Friday noon. Most of the contents were saved. He carried insurance for $1,200. The home was formerly used as a hotel, and is well remembered by all of the older inhabitants. Mrs. Ira SAWYER has moved into the house formerly occupied by H. W. BUSHNELL on Owego street. Silas LOVEJOY will sell at auction Tuesday, Jan, 30. all of his stock and farming implements. WHAT WAS THE MATTER WITH FRED TALADA? Fred F. TALADA of Waverly has been granted permission by Judge MEAD to change his name to Fred F. TUCKER commencing with Jan. 28, 1900. Mr. TALADA was for a season the pitcher for the Waverly baseball team and has played in league games. The firm name will be changed to TUCKER & TUCKER. QUEER THINGS IN ITHACA. Thursday afternoon a Lackawanna coal train was being backed down the trestle in the yard of the PIERCE Coal company at the inlet struck a team of horses being driven by a man named KNAPP. One of the horses fell across the rail and was pushed along by the engine some eight to ten feet and although it was pinioned under the locomotive when the train stopped, the horse, when released, was found uninjured. OWEGO PERSONALS. Mrs. E. E. MERRIFIELD of Scranton is in town Dr. E. F. VORHIS is ill, threatened with typhoid fever. Fred EVENS of Rome, NY, is in town calling on old friends. J. E TERWILLIGER was st the cycle show in New York this week. Frank GILLMAN is employed as clerk at the Central drug store. Hon. H. Austin CLARK returned Saturday morning from New York. A surprise party in honor of Mrs. Susan BILLINGS of 109 Main street was given Tuesday afternoon at the W. C. T. U. rooms on Lake street. Thomas L. SALISBURY died, at Waverly, Tuesday morning. He was a brother-in-law of Darius BEACH of this village, having married Mr. BEACH'S, sister. The remains will be taken tomorrow to Greene, his native place, for interment Clarence STRONG was up from Elmira Sunday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. STRONG at Glenmary. Isaac DODD has returned from Owego, where he went to attend the funeral of his uncle. Thomas A. DODD. - Ithaca Journal. A Tioga farmer claims to have had a shovel stolen from his wagon on Front street today and as the party whom he suspects of taking it is a respectable family man has requested the RECORD not mention the name but to say that if the missing shovel is returned at once to The RECORD office, all will be forgiven. Thomas S. ROWE a valued employee of Owego Bridge company is laid up with a "stitch" in his bank. The Misses May and Marguerite are visiting their aunt, Mrs. William MINEHAN, 248 Robinson street. - Binghamton Leader. George S. TRUMAN was in town Monday on crutches, his first appearance since his recent fall by which one of his knees was seriously injured. Mrs. C. D. WATKINS of Los Angeles, CA. is at Lounsberry in attendance on her father, Hon. T. D. EASTON whose condition does not improve at all. Miss Minne BEERS, who has been taking treatment at the Sayre hospital for two weeks, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Helen BEERS, and grandfather M. H, THOMAS, who was at the hospital to see her, on her way home. She is much better since her return. Robert HAMILTON of Providence RI, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. George TRUMAN, over Sunday while on his way home from a western trip. His brother-in-law, Alderman George TRUMAN accompanied him to New York Sunday night over the Lackawanna. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. STEVENS who were called here by the illness and death of their daughter, Mrs. H. L. WALLIS, returned to their home in Athens today. They took their little granddaughter with them. Mr. WALLIS intends to accompany his brother, David, to BOLTON this week for a few weeks. Bill Grummons @ [email protected] Much more news of Tioga county may be gleaned at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytioga/index.htm>

THE OWEO, RECORD Tioga County News January, 25, 1900 SURROGATES COURT. Before Hon. Howard J Mead, Surrogate, Monday Jan. 27, 1900 Letters of administration with the will annexed upon the estate of Stephen J RIDER, deceased, were issued to Chester G. and Ernest E. Rider of Tioga. Estate valued at $2000. Letters of administration upon the estate of Charles H. COURTRIGHT, late of Candor, deceased, were issued to Ester LYNCH of the same place. Estate valued at $150. Letters of administrators upon the estate of Ezra A. BARTON, late of Richford, deceased, were issued to Franklin BARTON of Caroline and Frank J. HOWARD of Waverly. Estate valued at $600. The last will and testament of Abigail T. STEVENS late of Spencer, deceased, was admitted to probate and letters testamentary were issued to Patience C. AUSTIN and James. A. METTLES. The estate is valued at $1,000. THE HORSE CAME BACK. Sunday evening while Austin N. TIFFANY and his daughter, Mrs. Andrew BURGESS, were preparing to drive over from their home in Tioga to church, the horse became impatient and started off alone with the carriage. The rig was traced over town, where it was heard on Talcott street, but could not be found. After an hours absence it returned home, with no loss or damage, except a carriage blanket was missing. It is thought the horse crossed the Glenmary bridge, turned into West avenue, continuing to the watering trough, turning up Adaline street, thence down and out at Deacon RUSSELL'S at Talcott street and home, as that was the course it took later, with a driver in the carriage to observe his coarse. Is there a younger horse in the county which could do as well? Mr. TIFFANY and Mrs. BURGESS desire through the RECORD, to thank those who assisted them so kindly, in their search. HORSEWHIPPED. It is reported to The RECORD of a horsewhipping affair last evening, on North avenue, in which a father used a whip on his daughter, a young woman, who he found in company that displeased him. The blows were described as numerous and violent but it is said that she uttered no cry or audible remonstration. DEATH IN COLORADO. The officers of Awaga Lodge, No. 587, F. and A. M. received a dispatch Sunday announcing the death of Joseph P. SIMMONS at the Union Printers House at Colorado Springs, of which institution he has been an inmate of for some time. He was one of the early members of Awaga Lodge, having joined it when living in Owego years ago, where he was employed as a printer. A Mason funeral was requested and Ahwaga Lodge wired a request to the lodge at Colorado Springs to conduct it. W. J. McCONNELL'S DEATH William McCONNELL, the well-known but always erratic temperance evangelist, who has several times spoken at Owego, died in a Philadelphia hospital, Friday night form an overdose of morphine, to which he was addicted. He frequently used with effect a poem with the refrain:: "But the bird with the broken pinion never soared as high again." It seems to have been McCONNELL'S own case. A reformed drunkard he became a morphine fiend. Like many another man who abandons one bad habit, he took up with a worse one. DOWN THE HISTORICAL SUSQUEHANNA. A pamphlet of nearly 200 pages with the above title by Charles Weathers BUMP has reached The RECORD office. Anything written in praise of this beautiful vale finds ready recognition among its people and nothing prettier sounding or more gratifying to those that take pride in the Susquehanna have never been compiled. The author does not deal entirely with the Susquehanna from the stand point of today, although that is comprehensive and bright. He gives bits of ancient history which antedates Captain John SMITH of Old Virginia and deals with Indian tales in an interesting manner that may bring down the wrath of local authorities in such manners. In any case he, as have others, will survive and the reading public will derive new ideas and additional knowledge about one of nature's beauty spots, The "Historical Susquehanna." SAD NEWS RECEIVED. The many friends of Mrs. Charles RODMAN will regret to hear that word has been received from the Presbyterian hospital at New York, where she went recently expecting to undergo an operation, that her case has been pronounced cancer of the bowels, and that there is no hopes of her recovery and an operation could only prolong her a life a few weeks at the most. Her husband is with her there. PLATT DUNHAM. The funeral of Platt Dunham was held Saturday at 2 p. m. at the home of his son Platt DUNHAM, Jr. near Sulphur Springs. The remains were placed into a vault on the late Herman PITCHER farm. The services were conducted by Rev. Guy SNOWDEN of Nichols who spoke from the text found in the gospel of St. John, the first three verses. The precious promises of Christ contained in this portion of the gospel dispelled the last lingering doubts of a troubled heart. Many times during the days of his life he repeated; "I believe it all, JESUS, I believe it all." About a half hour before he died he sank into an unconscious state and after a little murmured "JESUS, JESUS, and was gone. Let not your heart be troubled. NICHOLS. Nichols, Jan. 22. - Geo. INGERSOL was in Elmira, last Tuesday on business. Miss Bessie KILILREA of Tonawanda visited Mr. and Mrs. KILIIREA last week and attended the masquerade ball Wednesday night. Mrs. FORMAN is visiting friends in Binghamton. Dr. CARPENTER of Waverly was in town Wednesday. Dr. MOULTON, Herbert LATHAM and Arthur ATKINS were in Binghamton Thursday evening to see "Old Kentuck" played. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. BOSTWICK returned today from a visit LeRaysville, Pa. Mrs. J. SULLIVAN and son Fred, of Buffalo visited Mr. and Mrs. F. EVERETT'S last week. LaVerne DOANE of Windham visited H. GATES Friday. The C. M. PARKER concert company gave a very pleasing concert in Cady hall Friday evening. They will repeat the concert tonight. While in town they are being entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Robert MOREY. The private Masquerade ball given in Cady hall last week was enjoyed by about 20 couples, a number from out of town being in attendance. All reported a very enjoyable time. Supper was served at the American House. Music was furnished by McDONALD'S orchestra of Ulster, PA. CHARGED WITH STEALING. Joseph Bruno. a North Avenue Italian, Accused of Stealing Coal - He and Another Italian Also Suspected of the Recent Freight Car Robberies. It has been suspected for some time that someone has been stealing coal from COLBY coal yards and Officer HOGAN has been on the watch for evidence to that effect. Tuesday morning at about 8 a. m. he got word that man was seen in the vicinity with a bag on his shoulder, and when the officer reached that locality he found an Italian named Joseph BRUNO and gathered him in. The arrested party lives on North avenue opposite the Forest House and a search of the house brought to light goods that were thought to be stolen from the Lehigh freight cars which were broken into a few weeks ago. BRUNO was held on a charge of petit larceny and Lehigh Detective, SULLIVAN was expected Tuesday afternoon to look after the companies interests. Joseph BELVIN, an Italian, was arrested by Office HOGAN on Tuesday night on a warrant, charging him with burglary in the third degree, in having broken into the Lehigh cars last December and stealing there from a quality of flour and ladies' rubbers. He was taken before Recorder LORING and his hearing has been set down for Friday. The case is one in which considerable detective skill was evinced, as the robbery decidedly was a mystery. Office HOGAN from the first was suspicious of this Italian colony and so far, has proven that he had grounds sufficient for the arrest. Bill Grummons @ [email protected] Much more news of Tioga county may be gleaned at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytioga/index.htm>

From: Kenneth [email protected] Subject: The Dollar Bill THIS CHRISTMAS LETS NOT FORGET THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED TO MAKE OUR COUNTRY FREE - FROM THE REVOLUTION TO THE PRSENT. > > From: [email protected] > Subject: The Dollar Bill > > > > > > The Dollar Bill > > > > Take out a one dollar bill, and look at it. The one dollar bill you're > > looking at first came off the presses in 1957 in its present design. > > > > This so-called paper money is in fact a cotton and linen blend, with red > and > > blue minute silk fibers running through it. It is actually material. We've > > all washed it without it falling apart. A special blend of ink is used, > the > > contents we will never know. It is overprinted with symbols and then it > is > > starched to make it water resistant and pressed to give it that nice crisp > > look. > > > > If you look on the front of the bill, you will see the United States > > Treasury Seal. On the top you will see the scales for a balanced > > budget. > > > > In the center you have a carpenter's square, a tool used for an even > > cut. > > > > Underneath is the Key to the United States Treasury. That's all pretty > easy > > to figure out, but what is on the back of that dollar bill is something we > > should all know. > > > > If you turn the bill over, you will see two circles. Both circles, > > together, comprise the Great Seal of the United States. The First > > Continental Congress requested that Benjamin Franklin and a group of men > come > > up with a Seal. It took them four years to accomplish this task and > another > > two years to get it approved. > > > > If you look at the left-hand circle, you will see a Pyramid. Notice the > face > > is lighted, and the western side is dark. This country was just > beginning. > > We had not begun to explore the West or decided what we could do for > Western > > Civilization. The Pyramid is un-capped, again signifying that we were not > > even close to being finished. Inside the capstone you have the all-seeing > > eye, an ancient symbol for divinity. It was Franklin's belief that one > man > > couldn't do it alone, but a group of men, with the help of God, > > could do anything. > > > > "IN GOD WE TRUST" is on this currency. The Latin above the pyramid, > ANNUIT > > COEPTIS, means, "God has favored our undertaking." The Latin below the > > pyramid, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM, means, "a new order has begun." > > > > At the base of the pyramid is the Roman Numeral for 1776. If you look at > the > > right-hand circle, and check it carefully, you will learn that it is on > every > > National Cemetery in the United States. It is also on the Parade of Flags > > Walkway at the Bushnell, Florida National Cemetery, and is the centerpiece > of > > most hero's monuments. Slightly modified, it is the seal of the President > of > > the United States, and it is always visible whenever he speaks, yet very > few > > people know what the symbols mean. > > > > The Bald Eagle was selected as a symbol for victory for two reasons: > > First, he is not afraid of a storm; he is strong, and he is smart enough > to > > soar above it. Secondly, he wears no material crown. We had just broken > from > > the King of England. Also, notice the shield is unsupported. This country > > can now stand on its own. At the top of that shield you have a white bar > > signifying congress, a unifying factor. We were coming together as one > > nation. In the Eagle's beak you will read, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", meaning, > > "one nation from many people". > > > > Above the Eagle, you have thirteen stars, representing the thirteen > > original colonies, and any clouds of misunderstanding rolling away. Again, > we > > were coming together as one. Notice what the Eagle holds in his talons. He > > holds an olive branch and arrows. This country wants peace, but we will > never > > be afraid to fight to preserve peace. The Eagle always wants to face the > > olive branch, but in time of war, his gaze turns toward the arrows. > > > > They say that the number 13 is an unlucky number. This is almost a > worldwide > > belief. You will usually never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or > > motels with a 13th floor. But think about this: 13 original colonies, 13 > > signers of the Declaration of Independence, 13 stripes on our flag, 13 > steps > > on the Pyramid, 13 letters in the Latin above, 13 letters in "E Pluribus > > Unum", 13 stars above the Eagle, 13 bars on that shield, 13 leaves on the > > olive branch, 13 fruits, and if you look closely, 13 arrows. And, for > > minorities: the 13th Amendment. > > > > Too many veterans have given up too much to ever let the meaning fade. > Many > > veterans remember coming home to an America that didn't care. Too many > > veterans never came home at all. > > > > Share this page with everyone, so they can learn what is on the back of > the > > UNITED STATES ONE DOLLAR BILL, and what it stands for... Otherwise,they > will > > probably never know. > > >

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County News January 25, 1900 There is a cold wave promised for tonight, Jan. 25. CRIMINAL MATTERS. Henrietta KRUM was arrested Tuesday night by officer HORGAN for stealing coal from H. P. COLBY & Son's yard. She was fined $2 yesterday morning by Recorder LORING, which she paid. George SHAFFER of McLean Hill was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff THURSTON for assault, alleged to have been committed on Hannah FINCH. The case was set down for Jan. 20 at 10 a. m. before Justice LORING. George SHAFFER was re-arrested the same day by Sheriff THURSTON on a peace warrant issued on complaint of Norman FINCH, which case will be heard Jan. 29 at 10 a. m. He gave bail in the sum of $100 in each case and was released. Frank BURDICK was arrested for public intoxication Saturday night and was sentenced Monday morning to 15 days in jail. One tramp was sentenced Monday morning to three months at Syracuse. A tramp was given three months in the penitentiary Friday morning by Recorder LORING Jesse SMITH of Tioga was arrested Thursday by Chief ROBINSON for intoxication and indecent exposure. He was committed to jail for ten days Friday morning by recorder LORING in default of a $10 fine being paid. Burton E. WOOD, a resident of Candor, whose wife is in the town Nichols, was arrested in the former town yesterday on a warrant issued by Warren SMITH, justice of the peace, of Nichols, charging him of being a disorderly person and not supporting his wife. He was ordered to give a bond of $150 for the proper support of his wife, or to be imprisoned in the county jail for six months. He gave the bond. OBITUARY. RALPH T. BUNDAGE. Died, in Tioga, near Owego, NY, Friday Jan. 19, 1900, Ralph T., the three-year-old son of Fred and Anna BUNDAGE. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p. m. at the residence of Mead CARLIN in Tioga. Interment in Tioga cemetery. FRANK TALCOTT. Died, at North Owego, NY, Saturday Jan. 20, 1900, of paralysis, Frank TALCOTT, aged , ages 88 years. He is survived by his wife and children; also by his mother, Mrs. Sarah TALCOTT, and sister, Ida, of Owego and one brother, Frederick of Winnemucca, Neb, (sic) The funeral was Wednesday at 1 p. m. Burial in Evergreen cemetery. MRS. HARRY L. WILLIS Died, at Owego, Jan. 20, 1900, Rose M. STEVENS, wife of Harry L. WILLIS, aged 21 years. She is survived by her husband and infant daughter, also by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. JOHNSON of Athens PA, to all of whom the deepest sympathy of the community goes in in their peculiarly sad affliction. Mrs. WILLIS came to Owego as a new bride about a year and a half ago and during that time won the hearts of many warm friends. The funeral was held at the family residence, 87 Liberty street at 2 o'clock, Rev, C. M. BARTHOLOMEW of the Congregational church, officiating. The burial was in Evergreen cemetery The bearers were George STILES, E. J. BRAVO, Fred STEVER, Asa DECKER, B. F. LYKE, and James HINCKLEY. The following people were present from out of town: Mrs. Fred McKEAN, Mrs. Andrew HILDERBRANT, Mrs. Jacob NIESE Mrs. John DEGROFF, Mrs. P. W. COWELL, Miss Edith JAKEWAY, Miss Carrie THOMAS, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. NEVINS, George JAKEWAY, J. F. REYNOLDS, Athens, PA.; Mrs. Frank WESTFALL, Harry WESTFALL, Arthur WESTFALL, Jr., Newark Valley; Mrs. E. B. MALLORY, Sayre, PA; David P. WILLIS, Boston, Mass. THOMAS AUGUSTUS DODD. Died, at Owego, NY, Thursday, Jan. 18, 1900, of pneumonia, Thomas Augustus DODD. Mr. DODD was a son of the late John DODD who moved here from Goshen where Thomas was born, March 2, 1828, when the son was about three years old. The father carried on the carriage making business in a shop on the west side of North avenue, opposite the foot of Chestnut street, and there of him, his son learned the trade and there he worked, until he began his duties on the Erie in 1848. He was a conductor on that road until the "pioneer" conductors left in a body. His wife died years ago and he is only survived by two sisters, Mrs. O. W. LIVERMORE and Mrs. E. W. SEYMOUR of Owego and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Luther BARNEY, of New York city. He was a member of Friendship Lodge, No 158, F. and A. M., New Jerusalem Chapter 47, R.A.M; and of Malta Commandery, No. 21 K. T. of Binghamton. The funeral services were held at his late residence at 113 North avenue, at 2 p. m. Sunday, Rev. R. A. VOSE of the First Baptist church, officiating. The remains were placed in a receiving vault at Evergreen cemetery where the Masonic services were conducted by Friendship Lodge No. 158 of which he had been a member since 1857. Past District Deputy, F. W. RICHARDSON officiated at the service. Malta Commandery No. 21, Knights Templar of Binghamton, of which he had been a member 35 years, sent down a delegation of 20, which with the local sir knights, made an escort of 30 swords. GOOD WORDS FROM CUBA. N. HASTER of Newark Valley formerly of Owego, has received a letter from G. E. MOE, who accompanied the LaGloria colonist to Cuba, but who went to a point near Havana. Mr. MOE give glowing accounts to he opportunities afforded there but speaks discourgagingly of the LaGloria and its prospects. APALACHIN.. Apalachin, Jan. 25. - The Misses Helen CAMP and Ellen BARTO of the Apalachin union school are at regent's examinations in Owego. Miss Nellie HOWELL of Binghamton is home for a few days for a visit. Miss Mary Green is spending a few days with friends in Owego. GILES and GAGE shipped their eleventh car of apples from this station Tuesday. Miss Kate GOULD, who has been on the sick list is slowly improving. Tax Collector Joseph BROTT will be at MILLERS Bros, store Tuesday and Friday of next week to receive taxes. Miss Dora BILLS, who has been ill with diphtheria, is again, able to be on the streets. Prof. HAUESNER is king of Hypnotists, is attracting a full house at Red Mans hall all this week. BARTON'S FERRY. In the February number of the Metropolitan, now issued, is a very truthful picture of the ferry boat run by Mrs. E. A. BARTON at her ferry east of Hiawatha. It is a photograph taken by Frank C. TRUMAN of Owego. E. D. COBURN has at his store the original photograph, which is a very good one. SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER SITUATION. Susquehanna, PA, Jan. 28, - The County Press and Printing Company, which has now been charted by the state, has purchased and will hereafter conduct the Susquehanna Transcript, Susquehanna Ledger, The New Milford Advertiser, and the Hallstead Herald and it is said will purchase other newspapers in Susquehanna county. The company is made up of Montrose and New Milford business men. - Binghamton Leader. WATCH OUT FOR THE "YEGGS" A hobo or tramp burglar is known as a "Yegg." Their numbers are now legion. They blow open safes with nitro-glycerine or dynamite. When Nitro-glycerine is used in all of the cracks of the safe is puttied up with bar soap; a cup, made of soap, is placed at a crack near the top of the safe, into which the nitro-glycerine is poured, and from which the liquid finds it way about the entire safe door. The liquid is afterward exploded with a fulminating cap and fuse. In some instances great damage is done by the explosion. The "Yegg" like to operate where there is a night-watchman guard, in the belief if the watchman is bound with tape there will be no other interference from police or others who believe a place so guarded to be perfectly safe. This class of burglar operates on safes in post offices breweries, street railway companies, offices, local headquarters of western beef houses and oil companies offices. - New York Sun. THE BRIDGE WENT OUT. A bridge which is in the process of being built by the Owego bridge company at Chenango was carried out by high water and ice Sunday night, making a serious loss for the company. JUST A HOLD OVER. A fly showed up in our sanctum last Wednesday and we are at a loss to tell whether he constitutes the vanguard of the 1900 army or the rear guard of the 1899. - Dansville Breeze. Bill Grummons @ [email protected] Much more news of Tioga county may be gleaned at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytioga/index.htm>

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County News February 9, 1899 PERSONALS. S. B. DAVIDGE and wife of Newark Valley went to New York via the Erie railroad, Saturday. Miss Nellie RILEY fell Friday noon on the icy sidewalk and sprained her left wrist. Miss Grace PEABODY has returned to her home near Owego. - Binghamton Herald. Mrs. A. L. BALLARD was in Binghamton Friday in attendance of the funeral of a relative. S. W. LEACH was much worse yesterday, but his symptoms are much more favorable today. Mrs. E. H. STRONG has gone to Buffalo to pass the remainder of the week with her husband. District Attorney O. B. GLEZEN was in Binghamton last week looking after some legal matters yesterday afternoon. H. E. BARRETT, Esq., has so far recovered from a three weeks' illness with the grip is to be seen back on the streets. Mrs. H. E. ESTABROOK has returned home from a visit with relatives in Vestal and Owego. - Ithaca Journal. M. A. BROOKS, city editor of the Waverly Free Press, was in town Saturday and a welcome visitor to the "RECORD" office. Miss Elizabeth NEWMAN has excepted a position and is teaching in one of the public schools of Greater New York. Miss Bessie HORGAN, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. P. C. SULLIVAN, in this city, has returned to her home in Owego. - Elmira Star. B. B. MARTIN and his mother-in-law, Mrs. W. H. PERRY, of Chestnut street are both seriously ill, the former from a relapse of the grip. P. C. PETERSON of the firm of BUCKBEE, PETERSON, WOOD & Co. went to New York on the Lackawanna to buy goods for the firm's linen sale. Mrs. W. A. WINANS was called to the Meshoppen Pa, Monday by the death of her father Richard KILDUFF, whose funeral was held today. He had reached the remarkable age of 92 years. A. P. KOEHLER of Buffalo, official organizer of the Order of Select Knights, is town stopping at the Awaga House. Mr. KOEHLER is endeavoring to organize a branch of the Order in Owego. S. W. LEACH. proprietor of LEACH'S mill was attacked by paralysis Friday noon while at the residence of E. W. DOWNS. His right side is affected and his condition does not improve. David BROTT, of Lisle road is ill with pneumonia. A. F. STOWELL of Candor was in town Monday. C. W. FINCH of Richford was in in town yesterday. Clifford BAILEY, of Binghamton was in town Monday Mrs. Ada TURNER is up from Elmira for a few days. Mrs. F. D. LYON returned Friday night from Susquehanna. Mrs. R. D. MORTON went to Auburn Saturday to pass a few days George F. ANDREWS, Esq., was in Binghamton Monday afternoon. Miss WHITNEY of the upper Main street school spent Sunday in Elmira, Miss Daisy COE of Owego is visiting, Mrs. Lemuel GRIDLEY. - Elmira Star. Rev. M. D. FULLER, D. D. returned Tuesday afternoon on Lackawanna train 3 from Scranton. Mrs. Fuller remained there with their daughter who has inflammatory rheumatism and tonsillitis. W. H. THOMAS and family of 11 Talcott street left on Erie train 5, Wednesday evening for their new home at Reno, NV, only a few miles from California. Many of their friends were at the station to wish them Godspeed. A. W. PARMALEE returned Saturday morning from New York. He left Monday for Albany to represent New Jerusalem Chapter N0 47, Royal Arch Masons, of this village at the annual convocation of the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the state of New York, which opened in that city, Tuesday. H. H. SMITH, who, as assistant superintendent for the Prudential, has gained many friends in town has been promoted to a similar position at Binghamton, where he begins his duties Monday. S. C. WHITE, recently promoted from agent at Binghamton, has been assigned to Mr. SMITH'S place here. Shrapnel shells are to be manufactured by the PAYNE shops of Elmira for the government. Mrs. E. L. TOMPKINS entertained St. Paul's Guild this afternoon at her home, 425 Front street E. F. SWEENEY has leased the TURNER house, 371 Main street, and will move there from 395 Main street, N. P. KRAIG of Binghamton has been making some necessary repairs this week on the organ at the Congregational church. The Mrs. James H. JOHNSON funeral will be held at 11 a. m. tomorrow at the family residence, 288 West One Hundred Fourth street, New York Letter carrier E. W. HYMES, resumed his duties this morning after an enforced vacation, occasioned by stopping a bicycle on which Leonard Stevens was riding on the sidewalk last week. Invitations were issued yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. D. A. WELCH of prospect street for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Lulu Belle and Edward Waldron TUTHILL at the Baptist church at 3 p. m. Wednesday Feb. 22. They will be home after March 1, at 121 Temple street. The Erie did not take many people to Niagara Falls, yesterday Bill Grummons @ [email protected] Much more news of Tioga county may be gleaned at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytioga/index.htm>

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County News February 9, 1899 TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO OCCURRENCES IN AND ABOUT OWEGO DURING THE YEAR 1872. Mrs. John B. BRUSH died March 11, 1872 Anna DICKENSON lectured in Owego, Feb. 25. Harrison COREY sprained his ankle, Feb. 25. Roscoe CONKLING spoke at WILSON Hall, Oct. 8, The infant son of W. L. HOSKINS died, Jan. 30. 1872 The "TIOGA COUNTY RECORD" was enlarged, Jan. 1. T. L. GRISWOLD was principal of the Owego schools. Fred DOUGLASS lectured at WILSON Hall March 20. Tommy DODD was reinstated as an Erie conductor in April. ELY Bros. bought the PLATT & HULL drug store in November. Hon. Thomas FARRINGTON died, Dec. 2, 1872, in his seventy-fourth year. Edward E. STRAIT and Miss Ellie JOHNSON were married on Aug. 7, 1872. Charles P. STARR'S father, B. D. STARR died, Aug. 7, 1872, about 61 years. Lightning struck the L. D. DURPHY block doing slight damage, July 3. George TUCK and Miss Amalia Grant were married in Elmira, March 10, 1872 HOUK, DOUGHY & TRUESDALE moved to the new DECKER block April 1. Robert BANDLER and Miss Gussie FOX were married in Brooklyn, March 10, 1872. The Bristol Iron Works were in full blast with a large force of men in 1872. Mr. and Mrs. J. KENDALL observed their golden wedding anniversary at Richford, NY in May. 1872. The Democrats and liberals nominated Hon. Milo GOODRICH for congress. Freddie GREENLEAF, son of J. M. GREENLEAF died, Dec. 20, 1872, aged about 16 years. The last number of Horace A. BROOKS' paper, The "AHWAGA CHIEF," was issued Dec. 28, 1872. "Epizootic" was very prevalent among horses in Owego, in October and November . William A. SEWARD died, at his residence in Auburn, Oct. 12, 1872, he was ill five days. Dr. P. S. STERNS and Miss Ida Cornelia BENTON, were married in McLEAN, in September, 1872. Albert S. WILLIAMS and Miss Anna CASTERLINE, were married by Rev. W. H. KING, Sept. 11. 1872. Mrs. H. P. Van KIRK opened the :"Health Institute" at 45 East Main street in June. Charles ARCHIBALD skated from Owego to Binghamton in two hours and 30 minutes. The "OWEGO, RECORD" office was moved from North avenue to the new BUCKBEE block March 30, 1872. Mr. John B. G. BABCOCK died, April 14, 1872, and Enoch HOOKER, father of John J. HOOKER, April 18, 1872 Lyman SETTLE, was appointed police justice, in April, under an amendment to the village charter. Philo JEWETT, of Campville, was drowned while crossing the river on the ice at Apalachin, NY, March 28, 1872. Wheeler H. BRISTOL received the contract for erecting the state fair buildings in Elmira, in August. BAYETTE Bros., bought the DECKER store in 1872, and settled in Owego in the cigar making business. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin DEAN were enjoying a wedding trip to Chicago, about holiday time, in 1872-3. Tim ROBERTSON, chief of police, was presented with a seven-barrel revolver on Christmas day. Candor celebrated the Fourth of July in great style. Edward C. VanDUZER delivered the address. J. M. HASTINGS and G. E. PENDLETON succeed GOODRICH, CADY & Co, in the dry goods business in February. William A. SMYTH entered "THE TIMES" office, to assist his father in the editing and publishing of that paper, May 8. Prof. TENNEY, former principal of the Owego schools often occupied the pulpits of the village. On account of the "epizootic" in horses, KEELER and HOUK, are using ox teams for their heavy hauling. Mrs. Warren WILLSEY , of Candor. died, Aug. 11. 1872, aged 49 years, and Mrs. John McCARTHY of the same town, died, August 13, 1872, aged 68 years. C. C. BROOKS was elected sheriff in the fall of 1872, his son Edward was appointed deputy and occupied the sheriff's residence. William T. MATTHEWSON, a former grocer of Owego, fell from the second story window of the WYCKOFF block in Elmira, July 14, 1872, the result of somnambulism. Death was instantaneous. Bill Grummons @ [email protected] Much more news of Tioga county may be gleaned at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytioga/index.htm>

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County News February 9, 1899 OBITUARY. MISS SARAH ANN GRANGER. Died, at the residence of her brother, Daniel GRANGER, in the town of Nichols, NY, Sunday Feb. 5, 1899, Miss Sarah A. GRANGER, age 68 years. The funeral was held Tuesday, at 8 p. m. at River Valley. DEWITT LYNCH Died, at the residence of Charles CRANDALL, Nichols, NY, Wednesday Feb. 1, 1899, Dewitt LYNCH, aged 72 years. The funeral was held at Mr. CRANDALL'S on Friday, the interment following in Nichols cemetery. JAMES BAILEY. Died, at his home on East Beecher Hill, Owego, NY, Saturday Feb. 4, 1899, James BAILEY, aged 89 years. He is survived by four sons, Samuel of Jamestown, Thomas of Owego, Joseph of Elmira and William of Binghamton; and three daughters, Misses Mary, Jennie, and Belle of Owego. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p. m. at his late residence. MRS. JAMES H. JOHNSON. Died in New York city, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1899, Mrs. James H. JOHNSON, age about 59 years. She was the daughter of the late George FRITCHER, and is survived by her husband, two sons, Louis and Harry of New York; one daughter, Mrs. S. M. Van SANT of Sea Girt, N. J., and one sister, Mrs. Ella CHATFIELD of Owego. Mrs. JOHNSON was for many years a resident of Owego and her death is mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. CHARLES S. HILLS Died, at West Creek, Candor, NY, Tuesday, Feb, 7, 1899, Charles S. HILLS, aged 72 years. He is survived by has wife, and one daughter, Mrs. D. M. DOTY and one son, Elmer, all of Weltonville. The funeral will be held at the West Creek church at 2 p. m. Friday. Deceased was a member of Friendship Lodge No. 158, F. and A. M. of Owego, having joined by affiliation April 24, 1867. The burial will be with Masonic ceremonies. MRS. HARMON W. CORNELL. Died at Owego, NY, Sunday, Feb. 5, 1899, Elizabeth WHITNEY, wife of Harmon W. CORNELL, aged 76 years. She is survived by her husband, one son Edward W. and one daughter, Mrs. Lyman T. GOODRICH; also by two brothers, Dr. Joseph WHITNEY and Dr. W. W. WHITNEY both of Union, and one sister, Mrs. Ann HORTON of Pickney, Mich. The funeral was held yesterday at 8 p. m. at the residence of L. T. GOODRICH, 388 Front street. Rev. C. M. BARTHOLOMEW, pastor of the Congregational church, of which she had been a faithful member, officiated. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The bearers were J. M. HASTINGS, C. M. LIVERMORE, George F. ANDREWS, Horace YOTHERS. The remains were placed in a vault at Evergreen cemetery, where the interment will be made. CYCLING NOTES Leornard STEVENS paid a $3. fine recently, for riding his wheel on the sidewalk. Worth ROBINSON is alleged to have ridden his wheel on the walk and papers have been issued in his case that will probably result in a payment of $3. on his part. APALACHIN. Apalachin, Feb. 8. - Amos KNAPP, a well known horseman of this place, had a stroke of paralysis last Saturday, from which he is improving. A social will be given at the residence of C. F. GILES, Esq., Friday night for the benefit of the M. E. church. VISITED IN OWEGO. James E. REID, the 18 year-old son of JAMES B. REID, the colored messenger of the Second National bank, who disappeared from home last Friday, returned to this city Tuesday and is now at the home of his parents. His father says the boy was visiting relatives at Owego. - Elmira Advertiser. RICHFORD. Richford, Feb, 7. - Mrs. Fred CONRADE of Auburn is stopping with friends in town. A grand bioscope entertainment will be given in the opera house Friday evening, Feb. 17. The license question is being agitated just now. The temperance people are distributing literature and temperance meetings are of frequent occurrence. Mrs. Wallace LIVERMORE and son Ray sustained injuries in a runaway Saturday. The were driving from Speedsville enroute for Richford. The horse became unmanageable near William JOHNSON'S and continued to run until the occupants of the cutter were thrown out upon a pile of stones by the roadside near Orin WALKER'S. Mrs. LIVERMORE carried an infant child, which was unharmed. They were assisted to the residence of Mr. WALKER and medical aid was summoned. Miss Mildred MORELAND visited relatives in Newark Valley, Sunday. Many grip patients are convalescent; others just "trying" it on. Mrs. Theodore BRINK of Albany is stopping with friends in town. Mrs. H. S. FINCH was a guest of friends in Binghamton the latter part of last week. Rev. J. S. MITCHELL occupied his pulpit in the Congregational church, Sunday after an absence of two weeks. His many friends will be pleased to know that the surgical treatment received at Union Springs was successful. Hayden B. WESTCOTT, a young man of ability and one of Richford's productions has been honored by the appointment of general manager of the Cortland and Homer Traction company and Electric Light company. Mr. WESTCOTT held similar position in Zanesville, OH, for two years and previous to that time was interested in electrical matters in New York. His many friends in Richford are pleased to learn of his success. LAWRENCE SCHUPP. Word came from Dansville Thursday Lawrence SCHUPP of Owego was killed there that afternoon by Lackawanna train 3, that is due there at 6:17. The later reports state that Mr. SCHUPP apparently walked deliberately before the train as it came down a heavy grade, thus conveying the idea that the deed was premeditated. Money was found on his person, so that was not what drove him to it, if it were suicide, but, probably, a derangement of his mental facilities. The funeral was held from his residence, 10 Lake street at 8 p. m. Sunday. The remains arrived on the Lackawanna Friday night. ACCIDENTAL DEATH An inquest was held at Dansville to ascertain the cause of death of Lawrence SCHUPP of Owego, who died from injuries received Thursday night at that place by being struck by a Lackawanna train. The verdict was "accidental death" and no blame was attached anyone. Bill Grummons @ [email protected] Much more news of Tioga county may be gleaned at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytioga/index.htm>

THE OWEGO RECORD Tioga County News February 9, 1899 Drifted snow yesterday delayed railroad service in many parts of the state. George Y. ROBERTSON tells of 20 degrees below zero at his house, this morning. NEWARK VALLEY. Newark Valley, Feb. 8. - Rev. A. Y. WILCOX was in Clifford, NY, the first of the week. Mrs. Abram BROWN of Berkshire is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. L. H. SMITH. Fred GLEASON of Cortland has been in town for a few days, the guest of his sister, Miss Angeline GLEASON, primary instructor in the high school. Russell H. CONWELL will deliver his famous lecture, "Acres of Diamonds," at the Methodist church this evening. It is seldom that the people of Newark Valley and surrounding places have the privilege listening to so famous an orator as Mr. CONWELL. Among the guests present at the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Robert JACKSON last Wednesday, were Mrs. Hannah WILSON of Cortland, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. ROSE, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. KNAPP, Mrs. Ed BOSWORTH and daughter, Norma, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac FOSTER, Mr. and Mrs. George MILLER, and Mrs. Margaret BRIGGS, of HOMER. A number of young people of this place enjoyed a sleigh ride party to Richford Monday evening were they were entertained by Grace and Bert WITTER. Last Wednesday evening a quite wedding took place, the contracting parties being Clayton LIPE, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. LIPE and Julia LAWRENCE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. LAWRENCE. The ceremony being performed by, Rev. J. B. COOK at the home of the bride, South Newark. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. PURPLE of Greene have been spending several weeks in town, at the home of their son, G. E. PURPLE. Mrs. PURPLE has been quite seriously ill with the grip but is now improving. Gem Rebekah Lodge, I. O. O. F., has issued over 200 invitations to a banquet to be given at fireman's hall, Friday evening, Feb. 10. A fine time is anticipated. S. B. DAVIDGE and wife are spending a few days in New York city. CANDOR. William CARPENTER, an aged citizen, came nearly losing has life Sunday night. The family was awakened by the smell of smoke and, on investigating, found it came from Mr. CARPENTERS room. Opening the door they found his bed clothes a flame and Mr. CARPENTER unconscious from smoke. His feet were burned badly and his bed clothes ruined. A. F. STOWELL was in Owego Monday The M. E. Sunday school has ordered six dozen singing books. Oneka Tribe of Red Men has furnished its rooms and has one of the finest lodges in the county. The Ladies Aid oyster supper at Ira CHIDSEY'S Friday night was well attended. Its receipts were over $12. Freeman KIRK and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank McINTYRE at Owego Saturday. Miss Lucy WENTWORTH and Dayton WENTWORTH of Owego visited N. D. WENTWORTH'S Saturday F. L. HEATH started for California Monday. He will visit other points in the west. He expects to be gone three months. Frank HUMISTON, of Owego, has moved into a newly purchased house on Owego street Rev, Charles PERSONEUS of Sanitaria Springs, who has been visiting his father, Rev. David PERSONEUS, returned home this week. Died, Thursday, Feb. 2, 1899, of apoplexy, Mrs. Lana AHART, aged 80 years. The funeral was held Saturday at Germany Hill, Rev. O. H. P. ARMSTRONG officiating. Dr. W. E. ROPER visited his brother, Dr, Eugene ROPER, at Norwich, Saturday. Mrs. Frank ELLIOTT and daughters, Bertha and Hattie are visiting friends in Syracuse and Fayetteville. Quarterly meetings will be held Sunday Feb. 12, in the M. E, church. Presiding Elder, George Forsyth, will conduct the services. G. W. JOHNSON has sold his farm to W. W. BOSTWICK. Consideration $1,800. The following trustees of the M. E. church were selected Thursday night: Wallace MASTEN, E. S. WILLIAMS, H. D. HEATH, Charles GARDNER, J. P. FIEBIG, C. W. BARNES, Charles BANG, D. S. FESSENDEN, B. L. HARTFORD. Monday night the friends of Mr. and Mrs. STOWELL made them a surprise party for their tenth wedding anniversary. They were the recipients of a fine couch, banquet lamp and rocking chair. Rev F. W. DICKINSON made a presentation speech in giving the couch and Major A. B. KROM the lamp. Hon. Epenetus HOWE read interesting letters of regret from friends out of town. The company had a pleasant time and one to be long remembered. H. F. BOOTH was in Owego, Tuesday. J. P. FIEBIG was in Binghamton on business Wednesday. Parties are getting up a drama, entitled "What Happened to Jones;" the proceeds to be used to improve the athletic grounds. Mr. and Mrs. I. A, BINGHAM of Spencer spent Tuesday Feb. 7, at A. J. HOYT'S Tuesday night there was a party at D. O. HULL'S in honor of Miss Grace HULL. There were 75 present. School Commissioner Oscar GRANGER, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Ethel, made Candor free academy an official visit Tuesday. Some of the boy's have bought a pair of boxing gloves. No dates have been made with CORBETT or FITIZSIMMON'S as yet. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. WARD of South Danby visited friends in town on Tuesday. The spring term of school opened Monday, Feb. 6. The new non-resident scholars in the grammar class are Frank ALLEN, Perlee LOVEJOY and Howard ROE. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. SLATER were in Owego. NICHOLS. Nichols, Feb. 6, - R. A. MOUILLESSEAUX of Towanda was in town over Sunday. Frank MOODY has moved to Waverly. He will retain his position here, but will live in Waverly. John FENDERSON was looking in on old friends. HOW HE COASTED. Last Friday a young jeweler who recently came here from Owego, announced his intention of going coasting that evening on WALKER'S Hill. When warned as to the possible danger of the hill, especially to strangers, he replied with due assurance that he had coasted the hills of Owego down a much worse incline. When he appeared for work the next day, however, he seemed unusually downcast and quiet. He was asked how he enjoyed himself and replied he had had an enjoyable time. The whole had not yet been told though, as afterwards appeared. He did not say anything about the time he started down the hill, the last on a pair of bobs, and how, after they had gotten well under way and going at a terrific speed, he suddenly found himself flying through the air, to be followed a few seconds later with coming in rather forcible contact with this "terrible hill" and finishing his coasting on - well, not the bobs. That's all right, Leon. "Brag is a good dog, but hold fast is a better" when you are the last one of a set of bobs, going down an icy hill. Waverly Advocate. Harvey BEBEE and a brother-in-law named, FULLER, figured in an accident near S. L. HORTON'S, East Richford, Saturday, which resulted in serious injuries of both. The accident resulted from a collision of two vehicles on the public highway. Eight glass bottles of whiskey were found in the overcoat pocket of one of the unfortunates, and they, miraculously escaped injury. Bill Grummons @ [email protected] Much more news of Tioga county may be gleaned at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytioga/index.htm>

December 7, 2002 Hi, I'm trying to find connections to the family of JOSEPH and PHEBE JOHNSON who owned a farm, according to the 1850 US Census, in CATLIN TOWNSHIP, CHEMUNG CO., NY, . That JOHNSON FAMILY listing is as follows: JOSEPH (42) - PHEBE M. (40) - LEROY (21) -SELICK (20) - ANN E. (18) - THEODOCIA (16) - MARY A. (14) - JULIA (09) - LAFAYETTE (08) -WESLEY (05) - ELIZABETH (03). The above mentioned JULIA JOHNSON (b. 1840) married LAFAYETTE ELLIOTT (b. 1824) on JULY 17TH 1859, possibly at Millport, and shortly thereafter moved to Wisconsin. Any information about these folks would be truly appreciated. Sincerely, Ted Gibson Farmington Hills, MI

<A HREF="http://miva.pressconnects.com/miva/cgi-bin/#HUTCHINS">HUTCHINS</A> <A HREF="http://miva.pressconnects.com/miva/cgi-bin/#MCCHESNEY">MCCHESNEY</A> <A HREF="http://miva.pressconnects.com/miva/cgi-bin/#SALERNO">SALERNO</A> <A HREF="http://miva.pressconnects.com/miva/cgi-bin/#UPDIKE">UPDIKE</A> Death Notice NAN STONE FARRELL HUTCHINS MARCELLUS - Nan Stone Farrell Hutchins, 72, of 4608 Limeledge Road, Marcellus, New York, died Wednesday morning, December 4, 2002, at her residence.Funeral services will be privately held on Saturday morning. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Lansing Funeral Home. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus, NY will be delayed. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lansing Funeral Home, Inc., 32 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY.<A HREF="http://miva.pressconnects.com/miva/cgi-bin/#top">Back to top</A> Obituary BARBARA BRYANT McCHESNEY VINEYARD HAVEN, MA - Long Time Ithaca Resident Barbara Bryant McChesney died on Martha's Vineyard on December 3, 2002. Barbara McChesney died at her home in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts on Tuesday, December 3, 2002 following an extended and courageous battle with cancer.Although Barbara's last few years were spent as a resident of Martha's Vineyard she grew up and spent most of her adult years in Ithaca. Barbara received her high school degree from Emma Willard School in Troy, New York and attended the University of Tennessee. Her early careers included serving on the staff of East Hill School and as a partner in Stewart Howe Alumni Service.After raising her children, she decided to pursue a career in social work. She returned to school earning an honors degree from Ithaca College and her M.S. degree from the School of Social Work at Syracuse University. Following graduation she worked as a social worker in the South Seneca School District and as the social worker at Ithaca High School. During the latter part of her time in Ithaca she focused entirely on her private family practice.In 1997 she and her husband Peter moved to Martha's Vineyard where they had vacationed for years. She continued her career on the Vineyard serving as the social worker at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital and through a very successful private practice, which she continued until shortly before her death.Barbara is survived by her husband Peter; children Lori McChesney of Hayward, CA, Leslie Anderson of Chico, CA, Lisa McChesney of Syracuse, Christopher McChesney of Wellesley, MA, and stepchildren Robin Beckwith of Herndon, Margaret and Peter McChesney, Jr. of Annapolis, MD. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, her brother William Bryant of Trumansburg, and her mother Grace Bryant of Ithaca.A private family memorial service was held on Martha's Vineyard to celebrate Barbara's life. A celebration of Barbara's life in Ithaca will be held at noon, Thursday, December 19, 2002 at St. John's Episcopal Church on Cayuga Street in Ithaca. All friends and family are welcome. Friends are invited to remember Barbara by making gifts in her name to The Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, 02557.<A HREF="http://miva.pressconnects.com/miva/cgi-bin/#top">Back to top</A> Death Notice ANTHONY H. "SAL" SALERNO LISLE - Anthony H. "Sal" Salerno, 68, of 100 Cayuga Dr., Lisle and formerly of Ithaca, died Thursday, December 5, 2002 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Binghamton.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo Reinhardt on Monday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church. Friends may call on Sunday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bangs Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a charity will be announced.<A HREF="http://miva.pressconnects.com/miva/cgi-bin/#top">Back to top</A> Death Notice BETTE BORTZ UPDIKE ITHACA - Bette Bortz Updike, 82, of 101 Mary Lane, Ithaca, died Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca.A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Rev. Marti Swords of the Lansing United Methodist Church on Monday, December 9, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Bangs Funeral Home. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a charity will be announced.

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County News February 2, 1899 PERSONAL. S. P. SPRANG is on the grip list Mrs. J. S. GROSS went to New York city, Saturday Miss Annie O'NEIL is visiting friends in Candor. H. J. CHAPMAN arrived in town from Albany. Clarence J. NIXON, Esq., was in Jamestown Saturday. Miss Ella O'NEIL is visiting relatives in Waverly and Elmira. Rev. C. M. BARTHOLOMEW is one of the latest of the grip victims. Miss Ina M. POST of Apalachin is guest of relatives for a few days. H. D. KEYSER of Owego was in town over Sunday. - Dryden Herald. M. J. SWEENEY is again on duty, having recovered from his recent illness. Martin S. LYNCH, Esq., of Owego is registered at the New Ithaca . - Ithaca Journal, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. ADAMS of Morovia are guests of Mrs. Mary A. ADAMS, 119 Liberty street. Ex-Mayor Clinton D. BOUTON left this morning for a short trip to Owego. - Ithaca Journal, Jan. 26. Miss Christine McKENZIE of Elmira has been visiting Miss Bertha DELAVAN, 233 Front street, for a few days. Grant M. WEST of the firm of STARR & WEST is confined at his home by a severe attack of neuralgia and the grip. J. P. WEISMANTEL is passing 10 days or two weeks at Washington, D C, where he has gone on a business trip. Mrs. SNYDER of Owego was at William BURTON'S on St James street. - Elmira Advertiser, Mansfield, PA. Cor. O. M. CARLSON is recovering from his illness and was able to sit up Tuesday. His daughter, Miss Gussie, is ill with the grip. A. J. Thomas, the florist, went to Rochester Friday on Erie train 1 to attend the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. OTTO. L. T. GOODRICH and daughter Rene, were in Union today, in attendance at the Mrs. W. W. WHITNEY funeral. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. CURTIS left Wednesday afternoon for a visit with relatives in Owego and vicinity. - Ithaca Journal. Mrs. E. J. ROBERTSON of Owego, nee, Miss Anna BARBER of this city, is visiting her mother on Baldwin street. - Elmira Gazette Miss MEADE, a teacher in the public schools of Waverly, passed Saturday and Sunday at the residence of D. O. CONGDON, East Temple street. Misses SIDNEY and Sadie WOOD, who have been visiting their aunt Mrs. Clarence WOOD of Lestershire, returned to their home in Owego. - Binghamton Herald. Mrs. E. E. BUFFUM left this morning on the Lackawanna for New York city to pass some time with her daughter, Mrs. F. L. CHENEY, and her son, Dr. Charles BUFFUM. She was accompanied with her mother, Mrs. Mary A. SMITH. G. H. POMPELLY, James F. POMPELLY and wife and Mrs. ALLEN, Miss BACON and W. L. HOSKINS were among those from Owego who attended the Miss FORDHAM funeral at Waverly, Friday, at which Rev. J. H. KIDDER of St. Paul's church officiated. Mrs. W. H. CORNELL, who has been so seriously ill for some time at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lyman T. GOODRICH, 388 Front street, is in very serious condition, and for a few days it was thought that she would not survive from one day to another. Bradford County, PA, has a county detective. Born, Wednesday Feb. 1, 1899, to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. KLEM, a son. C. A. and W. J. CATLIN of Sayre have decided to run their laundry on a cash basis after Feb. 16. L. J. PUTNAM will assist at the social to be given Feb. 14, by the Presbyterian Y. P. S. C. E. at Union. F. M. HUMISTON moved to Candor today, where he will fill the role of gentleman farmer in a modest way with poultry and eggs. Coach COURTNEY has quite a reputation as an oarsman and coach and is now going for a reputation as a kicker. He is talked of as a football coach at Cornell. Griffin PULIZ led the Symphony orchestra under the direction of Prof. COGGSWELL at Binghamton last evening Mr. PULIZ will play at Ithaca tomorrow night. An Erie Mother Hubbard locomotive hauling a west bound freight, exploded at Cameron last night, injuring, but not fatally, the engineer, fireman and brakeman. The ladies missionary society of the Congregational church will meet with Mrs. E. E. STRAIT tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock Subject: "Mission Work Among the Highlander's of the South." Leader Mrs. STRAIT. At this meeting Mrs. W. G. PRENTISS of Newark Valley, who was a delegate to the woman's meeting recently held in Massachusetts, will give a report of that meeting. All are cordially invited. Bill Grummons @ [email protected] Much more news of Tioga county may be gleaned at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytioga/index.htm>

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County News February 2, 1899 OBITUARY. MRS. LEWIS MATTHEWSON Died, at Owego, Thursday, Feb. 2, 1899, Amanda, wife of Lewis MATTHEWSON, aged 91 years. GEORGE BURRILL. Died, at Hooper's Valley. NY, Friday, Jan. 27, 1899, of typhoid fever, George BURRILL, age 22 years. The interment was in River Valley cemetery Tuesday afternoon. TIMOTHY KEHOE. Died, at the residence of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Matthew ROBINSON, on East Beecher Hill, town of Owego, NY, Friday, Jan. 27, 1899, of dropsy of the heart, Timothy KEHOE, aged 58 years. He is survived by his wife, two children and a sister, Miss Willa KEHOE, of Buffalo. The funeral was held at St. Patrick's church Sunday at10:30 a. m. MRS. DELBERT HOVER. Died, at Flemingville, NY, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1899, of dropsy and pneumonia, Della HOLDEN, wife of Delbert HOVER, aged 30 years. She is survived by her husband, for sons and one daughter; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward HOLDEN; dive sisters of whom Mrs. Elmer FORD of Owego is one, and two brothers. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 a. m. at the late residence; interment at West Newark. EPHRAIM GOODRICH. Died, at GOODRICH settlement, in the town of Tioga, NY, 1899, of pneumonia, Ephraim GOODRICH, aged 83 years. He was the son of Noah GOODRICH, who came to this vicinity from Connecticut with is family in 1802, and was born Oct. 31, 1815. He married Miss Hannah B. HORTON who bore him two children, Ruth A., born May 22, 1841, died Dec. 26, 1878 and Charles E., born Oct. 7, 1850, died March 8, 1888. His wife died in the past year. The funeral was held at his late residence; interment in Tioga cemetery. MRS. W.W. WHITNEY Mrs. Hattie E. WHITNEY, wife of Dr. W. W. WHITNEY, died Sunday, Jan 28, 1899, from a species of brain disease known as tubercular meningitis, which fastened itself upon her last June. She was born at Norwich, NY, Jan, 28, 1844 and was the daughter of Henry C. and Elizabeth WILCOX. She is survived by her husband and mother, brother and adopted daughter, Jesse, She was married to Dr. W. W. WHITNEY of this place on June 20, 1877 and their married life of 21 years has been singularly happy. She led a devoted Christian life. Mrs. WHITNEY was socially prominent and will be greatly missed and mourned by a large number of friends. The funeral was held at the family residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock . It was conducted by Rev. William T. PARSONS, assisted by Rev. J. C. JOHNSON. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery. - Union Cor. Binghamton Republican. MARRIAGE RECORD. BAUER - MEDER. Married, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1899, by Rev. P. B. GUERNSEY, pastor of the first Baptist church, Owego, NY, at the residence of the brides father, Paul MEDER, North Tioga, NY. Dr. Eugene E. BAUER and Miss Tena B. MEDER. Dr. BAUER is a rising young physician of Owego, and his bride is a popular favorite in her large circle of friends. The wedding was a quite family affair, occurring at noon, and after sumptuous wedding repast, Dr. and Mrs. BAUER departed for their future home in Owego, accompanied by the best wishes of their friends. They were the recipients of many useful and beautiful presents. SOME MORE PERJURY. William PRINCE, Sr., one of the gang of Rochester perjurers convicted here at the last term of court and sent to Auburn, has come to public notice by the confession of his brother-in-law, Thomas HURRY, at Rochester, in which he admits that on PRINCE'S request he gave false testimony in a suit brought by a woman for damages. Her claim was that she was injured by being struck by a falling limb in passing under a tree which was being trimmed. She was given a verdict for damages to the amount of $4,000. mainly on the testimony of HURRY, who swore that he was passing by when the accident occurred, when in reality, he was a mile away. Charles ROWE, who was also convicted here, is mixed up in the affair. HURRY was arrested and has admitted the truth of the matter. RECORDERS COURT The case of the people vs. John CROWE, charged with assault in the third degree last week, was called Monday morning and set down by Recorder LORING for trial Monday, Feb 6. Burt TWILLIGER and Richard VanDUZER of Catatonk were noisy Saturday afternoon in the north end of the village. Chief ROBINSON went up to investigate but they got into the Forest House and would not come out to be arrested. Later on Officer WHITTEMORE arrested them and they were committed to await trial at 3 p. m. Monday, when they were convicted and each sentence to 30 days in jail and at the stone yard. These men were let off with a fine two years ago. James FORSYTH of Candor was arrested for public intoxication Monday afternoon and the next morning Recorder LORING made his sentence $3. or to be committed to jail until the fine is paid, not to exceed three days. He was committed in default of payment. BROUGHAM BROTHERS. The two elder sons of R. F. BROUGHAM, Charles F., of Ithaca and Arthur L. of Brooklyn, have bought the W. C. TABOR grocery business at Ithaca where under the firm name of BROUGHAM Bros, they will conduct a first-class cash grocery. Charles F. has been in the business for the past eight years and will make a capable manager. Arthur L. will remain in Brooklyn, where he is with the law firm of SHEEHAN & COLLINS, attorney's of the Brooklyn Heights company. Another brother, Lewis W. of Owego representing his interest as cashier. The younger brother, Fred is one of the delivery clerks that keeps three wagons going all the time. Mrs. A. L. BROUGHAM, who is still confined to her room on account of her fall last September, will move to Ithaca in the spring or summer so that Louis and Fred may board at home. Her parent's Mr. and Mrs. L. G. SPRING will go with her. GEORGE A. MORRIS RESIGNS. An Associated Press dispatch from Albany says that George A. MORRIS of Syracuse, resident state engineer on the middle division of the canal system, yesterday handed his resignation to State Engineer and Surveyor BOND. Mr. MORRIS is a brother-in-law of Postmaster W. A. SMYTH. WINTER SCENERY AT NIAGARA FALLS; GRAND ICE PALACE EXCURSION via the ERIE, Niagara's first ice palace in now completed and open to the public with daily carnivals. This, with the great ice bridge in the gorge and other natural freaks of jack frost about the great cataract, produces winter scenery unsurpassed and it is attracting thousands of visitors daily. The Erie railroad company will run a popular low rate excursion to Buffalo and the Falls on Wednesday, Feb. 8 with tickets good for two days return. The fare will include admission to the great ice palace. (For detailed ice palace program see hand bills.) Half rate for children. Train will leave Owego at 9:49 a. m.. Fare round trip only $2.85. MR. AND MRS. BARDEN ENTERTAIN. The entertainment of Mr. and Mrs. BARTON at their pretty home on the bluff Tuesday evening was a perfect success and was greatly enjoyed by about 40 of their friends. Progressive euchre and whist were the games of the evening and everyone seemed to enjoy more then usual the privilege of this passing away another evening with these two popular winter visitors. About 11 o'clock refreshments were served thus adding to the pleasure and comfort of many who delight to be refreshed at the close of such entertainment. Melbourne (Fla.) Times. OLD "BUNGTIME" CENTS It is estimated that there are 199, 900, 000 old-style copper pennies somewhere. Nobody seems to know what has become of them except that once in a while a single specimen turns up in change. A few years ago 4,500,000 bronze two-cent pieces were set afloat. Three million of them are still outstanding, but never seen. A million three-cent pieces are still scattered over the United States, but it is very seldom that one comes across any of them. Of the 800,000 half-cent pieces not one has been returned to the government for coinage. What has become of them? Bill Grummons @ [email protected] Much more news of Tioga county may be gleaned at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nytioga/index.htm>

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County News. February 2, 1899 February came in under the zero index. CANDOR. Candor, Feb 1. - Isaac HEAD was instantly killed Monday afternoon. He was trying to cut a tree so it would fall down hill, but it fell up the hill, jumping off of the stump and sliding the hillside, one of the limbs struck him and broke his neck. His men who were with him cut away the limbs and extracted him, but found him dead. The funeral was held Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. HEATH left for Union Springs Monday where Mr. HEATH is receiving medical treatment and is being benefited. Frank KIRK of Slaterville visited at C. F. BAYLOR'S Tuesday. B. J. SLATER and daughter, Helen, were in Owego Tuesday. Wallace MASTEN was in Spencer Tuesday. J. W. McCARTY and G. H. HART are confined to the house with the grip. Five per cent is now charged by the collector for his fee after Jan. 31. Rev Phillip KROHN and wife visited friends at West Candor Wednesday. Mrs. Sarah Conklin, who was visiting her sister, Mrs. Catherine CONKLIN returned home Wednesday. Warren FREER was arrested for larceny last week. Justice J. T. GRIDLEY made it 50 days at breaking stone at Owego under the supervision of Sheriff THURSTON & Co. Thomas KEHOE, one of Candor's oldest and most respected citizens, celebrated his ninety-third birthday Friday evening, Jan. 27, with a number of invited friends and neighbors. Mr. KEHOE, while advanced in years, is still interested in the events of the day and his many friends hope that time will deal gently with him and that he may reach the century mark. At the annual convention of the town Sunday school convention held at the Congregational church Tuesday evening, the following officers were selected for the ensuing year: President E. TIBBS; vice-president, Phillip QUICK; secretary, N. D. WENTWORTH; treasurer, E. J. WOODFORD; secretary home department, Mrs. S. E. WALWORTH. The news received here Friday that C. HILBERT had been killed by the cars at Wilkes-Barre turns out to be a fake. Bert HART is clerking for S. S. SURDAM. He commenced his duties Monday. Rev. Marcus T. MANUS will preach in the M. E. church Sunday morning. The Ladies Aid society will give an oyster supper at the home of J. L. CHIDSEY Friday evening from 6 to 10; price of the supper, 15 cents. A. R. BLOOMFIELD, former editor of the "GLEANER," has moved to Spencer. A large audience assembled in Candor hall Saturday evening, Jan. 28, to witness a drama, entitled "Dot the Miners Daughter." The drama was pleasingly presented by a company of young ladies and gentlemen from Van Etten for the benefit of the Epworth League of that place. The most pleasing and enjoyable feature of the entertainment was a vocal solo, artistically rendered by Miss Lillian GOLDSMITH, which was received with enthusiastic applause. The fair singer responded with another selection, and again her charming and well modulated voice, her pleasing expression and clear enunciation solicited the hearty applause of the delighted audience. Henry Williams of Ithaca is doing duty at the Lackawanna station. He will have charge there while F. L. FLOYD is on his western trip. Dr. George DECKER and wife of Troy, PA. are visiting at A. A. ROBINSON. W. B. HARDING was in Ithaca Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. UPRIGHT of New Jersey are visiting at C. ELMENDORF'S and L. D. WILLARD'S. Rev. H. H. SOBEY received $56. at his donation last week Wednesday night. Quarterly meeting will be held at the M. E. church Sunday morning Feb 12. Presiding Elder FORSYTH will be present and take charge of the services. Rev. F. W. DICKENSON received $61. at the donation held at the Congregational church Friday evening, Jan, 27. Died, Thursday, Jan. 26,1899, Mrs. Thomas TIDD, aged 55 years. The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. F. W. DICKENSON officiating; burial at North Candor. M. F. BOSTWICK shipped 10 of the finest yokes of oxen to New York last week that were ever shipped from here. One pair weighed 4,980 pounds and the other ones 3,000. pounds. NEWARK VALLEY. Newark Valley, Jan. 31. - Mr. and Mrs. Robert JACKSON will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at their home on Whig street tomorrow. Quite a large number of friends expect to be present. Miss Laura HEALD of Morovia was guest of E. BEMENT'S last week Charles BRAINARD who has been in very ill health for the past two years, is now in a critical condition with slight hopes of recovery. The fourth number of the lecture course occurs Saturday evening, Feb. 8, and will consist of a lecture by Russell H. CONWELL of Philadelphia, the noted orator and preacher. His subject will be, "Acres of Diamonds." This is expected to be the best number of the high school course. The death of Miss Mary E. KENNEDY occurred last Monday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles KENNEDY. The funeral took place from the home last Wednesday, Rev. J. B. COOK officiating. Eugene CHAMBERLAIN, who has taking a commercial course at LOWELL'S Business college in Binghamton, has returned to his home in this village. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. THORNTON of Waverly are spending some time with the formers mother in this place. Miss Mame HOTCHKISS, who has been employed in Owego is now stopping at the residence of her uncle, H. L. WHITMORE. At the Congregational chapel Wednesday evening, the gentlemen will entertain the ladies. Fun for all. Everyone invited. Jerome HALE leaves town today for Ulster, PA, where he is to take charge of a milk station. His family will not leave town until April. Otto DUER, who has been his assistant here, will now have full charge of the station in this place. Several new cases of grip are reported and those who have been suffering from that disease are recovering. C. M. CLINTON and wife of Ithaca were in town last week called here for the illness and death of Mrs. Henry W. CLINTON. The marriage of William NOBLE of this village and Miss CLARK of Maine took place Saturday afternoon, Jan. 28, 1899, at the residence of the groom's father. Rev A. Y. WILCOX, performed the ceremony. The death of Mrs. Henry W. CLINTON, whose illness was mentioned in last weeks RECORD, occurred early last Thursday morning. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss ELOISE and three brothers. Mrs. CLINTON was a sister of the late Royal W. CLINTON, and had she lived until April she would have been 75 years of age. The funeral was held from her late residence on Main street last Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. B. COOK officiating, assisted by Rev. A. Y. WILCOX. Interment took place in Hope cemetery. Among those from out of town were Austin CLINTON and wife, Mr. and Mrs., E. H. CLINTON and Miss Alice CLINTON of Binghamton, and Mrs. Belle TREMAN of Ithaca. 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if anyone could try - get full transcript of the family record from the seller and deposit the copy of transcript in the Archives W. David Samuelsen [email protected] wrote: > > There is an item currently on Ebay identified as "Large 1841 Leather Family > Bible". It's Item # 1975431922, and the auction ends 12/6 at 7:08 PST. The > current bid is $9.95. > > The bible was printed in Cooperstown in 1841. It contains a family history > starting with the marriage between Edward G. Royer and Mary Elizabeth Embler > on Feb. 24, 1842. A brief search doesn't locate this family in the 1850 > census, but there are at least two families with this surname in Tioga > County. > > This isn't a line that I have any interest in, but I thought someone on this > list might. > > Wilson

There is an item currently on Ebay identified as "Large 1841 Leather Family Bible". It's Item # 1975431922, and the auction ends 12/6 at 7:08 PST. The current bid is $9.95. The bible was printed in Cooperstown in 1841. It contains a family history starting with the marriage between Edward G. Royer and Mary Elizabeth Embler on Feb. 24, 1842. A brief search doesn't locate this family in the 1850 census, but there are at least two families with this surname in Tioga County. This isn't a line that I have any interest in, but I thought someone on this list might. Wilson