OBITUARY. DAVID GOODRICH David GOODRICH, whose death occurred July 8, 1896, was born Jan. 3, 1813, in what was known as the GOODRICH settlement in the town of Tioga, where his father, with others from Endfield in the Connecticut valley, had settled while Tioga and much of the surrounding county was unbroken wilderness. When a young man he became engaged in rafting lumber down the river, selling it at the great lumber market at the mouth of the Susquehanna river. He also engaged in mercantile business and until about 1870, when he retired from active life, was among the best known and most highly respected of Owego's businessmen. A charter member of the Congregational church in Owego he was one of the staunchest supporters and a most ardent advocate of its principles and policy. An uncompromising Republican and Unionist his sympathies took material form and more then one family whose bread winners were defending the nation's honor in the sixties, had their burdens lightened by the kindness of "Uncle David." "Nor were the boys in blue" themselves forgotten and every effort made to alleviate their suffering at the front "was sure of his active, helpful co-operation. After the battle of Gettysburg he was one of the number from Owego to minister personally to the wounded on the battlefield. A sturdy soldier and defender of the right has fallen. The clear, strong voice of duty rings down the line, "Close up the ranks," let us who still are privileged to hold our places hear and obey until we, too, having fought a good fight and kept the faith, shall find our victors crown. Mr. GOODRICH is survived by two sons, Charles T. of Kasson, Minn., and Lyman T. of Roseville, NJ. One daughter, Mrs. W. D. CADY of Binghamton, and three sisters, Mrs. John WILLIAMS of Farmer, NY, Mrs. George TRUMAN and Mrs. T. I. CHATFIELD of Owego. His funeral was conducted by Rev. C. M. BARTHOLOMEW, Sunday at 2 p. m. at his late residence 338 Front street, The interment was in Evergreen Cemetery and was private. DROWNED AT WAVERLY A Sad Accident to a Will Coe of Sullivanville. Waverly, July 5, - A sad drowning accident occurred about a quarter past 9 o'clock this morning in the Chemung river at what is known as Gipsey Green. Will COE and his younger brother Frank and Charles CORNISH of Sullivanville and G. A. LAWHEAD of South Waverly went over to the river to take a bath. The river bottom at this point slopes down abruptly and the boys were out much beyond their depth before they knew it. While endeavoring to return the elder COE boy called to his brother and said he could hold out no longer and sank at once. The other two called out to John LAWHEAD who was on shore. for help aid and he loosened one of the boats chained along the shore and rowed to the spot, but the drowning lad could not be found. They at once came over to town for assistance, and after a two hour search his body was found near where he went down in about 14 feet of water. The body was brought to HANFORD'S undertaking and prepared for burial. The two brothers and CORNISH had come down from Sullivanville yesterday on their wheels and were stopping at the home of a friend John LAWHEAD, 382 South Fulton street. COE was single man, 21 years of age and was a member of the grocery firm of SMITH & COE at Sullivanville. He was a much respected young man in the place and has hosts of friends who will regret his death.- Elmira Advertiser. WESTON TERRY WESTON, the little two-year old son of Rev. and Mrs. S. A. TERRY of Barton, who died at the home of Mrs. TERRY'S parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles WESTON, Keeseville, NY Wednesday July 1, The funeral was held Friday at 10 a. m. at Keeseville, NY. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community. - Waverly Advocate. BRUCE CARRIER Died at Warren Center PA, Wednesday July 8, 1896, Bruce CARRIER, age 18 years. He had been ill with a fever at Dr. J. M. BARRETT'S in Owego but left a week ago, apparently entirely recovered. He was taken with a hemorrhage yesterday afternoon about 6 o'clock and died within 20 minutes. The funeral will be held at the Warren Center church at 1 o'clock. Deceased was 18 years of age and was the son of James CARRIER of Warren Center. His death occurred at the home of his uncle, E. M. FAIRCHILD. A SAD JOURNEY G. L. ALLEN started Monday afternoon for Batavia, IL, on account of the illness of his sister, Mrs. Emily BASSETT. He arrived at 8 p. m. Tuesday, a few hours before her death occurred. She was married to William MILNE, whose death occurred here years ago. She then married George BASSETT and they made their home at Bavaria, where he died over a score of years ago. She is survived by one son, Fred of Batavia and five brothers, Frederick, Charles, Edward, Lucius and G. L. ALLEN and by one sister Mrs. S. S. STEEN, all of Owego. MARRIAGE RECORD. WRIGHT - STILES Married at Owego, NY, Saturday, July 6, 1896, by Rev. Milton F. NEGUS, Nelson O. WRIGHT and Frances E. STILES, both of Flemingville. One of the prettiest weddings of the season was witnessed at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. INGERSOLL, in Addison, Tuesday evening, June 30, 1896, when Miss Isabella INGERSOLL and Adelbert ORR were united in marriage, W. N. MOORE of Buffalo was best man, Miss Mattie BEAUMAN of Addison acted as maid of honor. Minnie ORR, sister of the groom and Miss Fannie INGERSOL, sister of the bride were bridesmaids. The ushers were Messrs Lucius INGERSOLL, Horace CRANE, John CRANE and Harry ORR. Rev. A. W. DECKER preformed the ceremony. The wedding march was played by Miss Rae HASKINS of Elmira. The rooms were prettily decorated with ferns, daisies and potted plants, the bride and groom standing under a beautiful marriage bell. A great many valuable presents were received, nearly 150 guest were present. The following being from out of town. Mr. and Mrs. James INGERSOLL, Mr. and Mrs. SOUDERS, Mr. and Mrs. Rial WALKER, Mrs. Adeline INGERSOLL, Mrs. Caroline IRELAND, Mr. and Mrs. Bert WALKER, Owego; Mrs. Frank ORR, Miss Jennie ORR, Watkins; Mr. and Mrs. N. B. PAYNE, Miss Mary SEELEY, Miss Kate SEELEY, Woodhull; Miss Susie KOPLING, Mr. and Mrs. Amos ORR, Lindley; Mrs. Emma POND SMITH, Castile; Mr. W. N. MOORE, Mrs. Samuel ERWIN, Buffalo; Mrs. Carrie KNAPP, Mr. James A. ROOSA, Canisteo; Miss Jessie THOMPSON, Miss Rea HASKINS, Elmira. Bill Grummons [email protected]