3/5/1875 MARRIED. > In Oneonta at the home of the bride, Feb. 17, 1875, by Rev. J. L. Wells, Mr. Orrin YOUNGMAN and Miss Lizzie COUSE, all of Oneonta. > At Clintonville, Feb. 24th, by Rev. H. N. VanDusen, Robert M. GEORGIA and Miss Fannie COMBS, all of Clintonville. 3/19/1875 Democrat established 1868; printed on Friday. MARRIED. > At Carr's Hotel, Cooperstown, on Tuesday morning, March 9, by Rev. Mr. Bachus, Mr. Ira W. STEVENS and Miss Nancy WILSON, both of Cooperstown. > At Davenport Center, March 11(?), by Rev. W. W. Taylor, William L. TURNER and Hattie E. McFARLAND, all of Davenport. > On March 17th, by Rev. H. H. Allen, Mr. Andrew HOYT, of New Milford, Conn., to Miss Julia A. BREWER, of Oneonta. DIED. > In Laurens, March 12, 1875, Jacob RICHARDSON, aged 82 years. > In the town of Milford, March 6th, Chester LEANING, aged 17 years and 3 months. > Death of Jacob RICHARDSON.- By the death of the venerable Jacob Richardson, this community loses a valuable citizen, one of the rugged pioneers of the county, he was always remarkable for sturdy independence and untiring industry.- A little incidence will illustrate his character. During the dark days of the Susquehanna R. R., his town refused to bond, but a number of the more wealthy citizens signed a subscription; agreeing to pay various sums into the treasury of the company, on completion of the road to Oneonta. This subscription bond was numerously signed and deposited with a citizen of the town, but disappeared on the completion of the road, and the various amounts were unpaid with a single exception. That honorable exception was the subject of this brief memoir and he ever afterwards was known as the "honestest man in Laurens." 3/26/1875 > Sudden Death.-On Thursday morning last, Mr. ALLEN, nearly 70 years, while going to the house of a neighbor, fell dead in the street. He had gone form his home but a short time, when he was found by Mr. VanDusen, of Oneonta, who was passing at the time, he was carried into the house of Mr. McLaury, but life was entirely extinct. He had been troubled with heart disease, and it is supposed that was the cause of his death. L.E.R. MARRIED. > At the Baptist parsonage, Mount Vision, March 2-(?), by Rev. Walter Fry(?), John TUNICLIFF(?) to Minerva KEMHOFF(?), both of New Lisbon. > At the Susquehanna House, Oneonta, March 2-(?), by Rev. H. H. Allen, David BLAKELY, Jr., of the Lewis(?), Mo(?), to Elizabeth MIEN(?) of Meredith. DIED. > In Oneonta, March 2-(?), Mrs. Barney MULL(?), daughter of John CUTSHAW, aged 47. > In Oneonta, March --, Mrs. John CAT---- in the 69th year of her age. > In Cooperstown, March 18, of heart disease, Henry GOULD, aged (69?) years. 4/2/1875 > Mrs. George COX, of Otego, left her husband about two months ago, as she claims, for ill-treatment. She was very sick, and doubts were entertained as to her recovery. She was brought to her father's house, in this place, and with good nursing, she was nearly recovered. On Thursday last, Mr. Cox called, and made a sort of demand for her; he was met by her brother. No lives were lost, but considerable blood was shed. Cox has commenced a suit in the Supreme Court. MARRIED. > In Morris, March 30th(?), at the home of the bride, by Rev. H. Cook, Charles E. FORD, of Norwich, and Miss Helen PAYNE. > In Kortright, March 23, 1875, Chauncey SKINNER, of Franklin, to Miss Esther M. DALES, of Kortright. > In Pittsfield, March 24, Aaron P. CARD, of Pittsfield, and Miss Alice M. PERKINS, of Edmeston. > In Delhi, March 16, Abram CROSBY, and Jennie C. HUTSON, all of that place. > In Cooperstown, Mary 22, Henry A. COOK and Eva L. HOKE, all of Maryland. DIED. [print was so dark & blurred almost impossible to read] > In Cooperstown, on the 24th ult., Hannay RAY, aged -- years. > In Cooperstown, March 21, Mrs. Catharine GILLON(?), aged -- years. > In Hamden, March 21, (James RUSSELL?), aged (85?) years. > In Walton, March (19?), Carrie, daughter of (E. S.?) and A. DRAKE, aged 18(?) years. > In Franklin, March 26(?), (James R. COTTON?), aged 65(?) years. > In Oneonta, March 27, a child of Mr. ----ton(?), aged about 2(?) years. > In Otego, March 27th, of typhoid fever, Peter DELAMETER, aged (43?) years. > In Mt. Vision, March 20, Mrs. William CHENEY, aged (-9?) years. This bereavement, following closely on the death of a beloved daughter and sister, makes a sad gap in the household of a respected citizen. 4/9/1875 > Marriage Notice. Mr. Oson A. MILLER and Miss Nellie HOWE evening of Wednesday the 7th. > Richfield Springs-Charles TUTTLE, an old resident, died on Friday, March 25th. > The marriage of Mr. Edward L. DEMERS and Miss Jennie A. HERSEY took place March 24th-Mercury > Surrogate Court…week ending March 29, 1875- March 23 - Discharging James M. GILBERT as guardian of Mary E. and Cha's. WOOD, of Butternuts. Estate of Elizabeth COLLIER, late of Milford, deceased. Petition for guardianship of person and estate of Richard WOOD, Jr., of Springfield…issued to Richard H. WOOD. March 24 - Estate of Elisha LILLIE, late of Butternuts, deceased. Richard BABCOCK, late of Maryland, deceased. March 26 - Estate of Joshua(?) H. STORY, deceased. Elizabeth BENNETT, late of Middlefield, deceased. March 27 - Estate of Hiram BARBER, late of Exeter, deceased. Martin PICKINS, late of Hartwick, deceased. March 29 - Estate of Esther LEWIS, late of Otsego, deceased. Perry GRIFFIS, late of Unadilla, deceased. Clark M. HUESTIS, late of Burlington, deceased. Hannah RAY, late of Otsego, deceased. > Dr. Charles JENNINGS, only brother of the late Hon. Beach Jennings, of Franklin, died recently at Easton, Pa., aged 68 years. He was eminent in his profession, and a man of much influence in the community. > Five persons in the family of James TAYLOR have been sick with scarlet fever-one has died and four are yet in a dangerous situation. MARRIED. > At the residence of the bride's father, W. Dexter(?) Brown, March 31(?), by Rev. H. Wheeler, William W. COE, of Davenport, and Miss Elizabeth A. BROWN, of this village. - The Printer was kindly remembered. > In Laurens, March 31st(?), by Rev. W. Brown, Ira L. WARD, of Butternuts, and Miss Josephine BROWN. > In Oneonta, April 7th, by Rev. H. H. Allen, Orson(?) A. MILLER, and Miss Nettie HOWE, both of this place. > At Laurens, April 7th, at the Presbyterian parsonage, by Rev. H. W. Lee, Mr. Adelner(?) GUNN(?), of Westville, and Miss Mary A. HUNGERFORD, of Milford. DIED. > In Oneonta, April 7th, Mrs. Dewitt D. BABCOCK, aged 29(?) years. > In Oneonta, April 4, Murdy, daughter of Henry F---(?), aged 3(?) years. 4/16/1875 MARRIED. > At the residence of the bride's father, March 29th, by Rev. S. H. Moon, Peter LOOS, of Gilbertsville, and Miss Estella BUNDY, of Morris. > At the residence of Dr. Norwood Davenport, March 29, 1875, Rev. J. G. Bayles, Mr. Charles WHITE, of Hartland, Niagara Co., N. Y., and Miss M. A. SMITH of Davenport, N. Y. DIED. > In this village, March 29th, of Consumption, Arthur DOWNING, aged 19(?). He was a sufferer for a long time, working at his trade with the D. & H. C. On., as long as possible to endure physical labor, and when compelled to abandon his labors, bore the remainder of his suffering with fortitude and christian resignation, dying in the hope of a blessed immortality. > In Oneonta, April 4, 1875, Myrtle May, only daughter of Henry and Adeline WILCOX, aged 4 yeas and 3 months. 4/23/1875 MARRIED. > At Susquehanna Depot, Pa., at the residence of Robert Hoffman, March 31st(?), by Rev. A. J. Van Cleft, Dwight S. CHAMBERLAIN, of Franklin, N. Y., and Mrs. Lizzie BARTLETT, of the former place. 4/30/1875 > Surrogate Court…week ending April 1875 April 13 - Estate of Clark M. Huetis, late of Burlington, deceased. Catharine MICHAELS, late of Cherry Valley, deceased. Catharine A. NELSON, late of Otsego, deceased. James MERRICK, late of Butternuts, deceased. John WETMORE, late of Butternuts, deceased. Urial MALLERY, late of Unadilla, deceased. April 14 - Estate of Margaret BENNETT, late of Laurens, deceased. Clara WEATHERLY, late of Laurens, deceased. April 15 - Estate of James A. FITZGERALD, late of Unadilla, deceased. April 19 - Estate of Isaac SHEPHERD, late of Oneonta, deceased. MARRIED. In this village, April 14, 1875, by Rev. H. Wheeler, Mr. > George -(?) BUGBEE, of New York City to Miss Elizabeth A. HUSON(?), of Oneonta. > At Mr. Seeley Gregory's, in New Berlin, April 20th(?), by Rev. Orron Perkins, Pliny S.(?) THURSTON to Miss Fannie M.(?) COLE, both of New Lisbon. DIED. > In Meredith, April 12th;, John G.(?) Graham, Esq., aged 66(?) years. > In Davenport, April 22, Mrs. Charlotte SHAVER, aged 67years months. 5/7/1875 > Gilbertsville.-Freddie WALLACE, an only child of Henry Wallace, died of scarlet fever. 5/14/1875 MARRIED. > In Oneonta, April 26/28(?), by Rev. H. Brown, Mr. Enos(?) D. YAGER to Miss Emma -(?) COUSE, all of this village. DIED. > At Harmonyville(?), Steuben(?) Co., April 17th, Mrs. Ella M. PRENTICE, daughter of Frank and Matilda CARPENTER, aged 27 years. 5/21/1875 no notices 5/28/1875 Gilbertsville. > Orlando BROWN, a member of the 51st Regt. Band in our late war, died the 18th of consumption. > Frederick CASS, another soldier who belonged to the 152d Regt., N. Y., Volunteer, and who also died of consumption, was buried with military honors, the 21st inst. The funeral of Mrs. Horatio MYRICK, who died of a magliant cancer, was attended Monday the 24st inst. From our Correspondent. > The body of Cary RICHARDSON is expected to be brought here for burial about the 30th inst. He was formerly a resident of this place, but like many sought a home in the West; the sad news of his death caused sorrow to rest on many a poor heart. He has spent many happy school days with us, which we love to call up in our memories, for he was an enthusiastic boy, always jovial, and had a good word for everyone he met. G. Schoharie County-Cobleskill. > The Golden Wedding of Tunis SWART (father of Dr. John L. Swart, of this village) and wife celebrated at Cobleskill on the 15th of the present month, was a very pleasant affair. The entire family of seven children (all married) were present; as was also the seven grandchildren, all of the brothers and sisters of Mr. and Mrs. Swart, eight in number. On the mother's side of this large family there has not been a death in over 50 years and on the father's side but one death in over 50 years, and that over 30 years ago. The following are the names of the seven children present with their families. Rev. P. A. Swart, Springfield, Ill., wife and two children; George D. Swart, of Oneonta, wife and two daughters; Mrs. D. M. Fero and children, Louisville, Ky.; Martin L .Swart and C. S. Swart and wives reside with their father; Dr. J. I. Swart and wife of Schoharie; Alexander Snook and wife, Charlotteville, Schoharie county.- Schoharie Republican > Sherburne-John AMES, a well-to-do farmer committed suicide by hanging himself with a halter in his barn. Deceased was a prominent member of the Methodist church, and was considered fortunate in all his social and business relations. The cause is supposed to be some kind of mental disease, as he has been troubled for some time with sleepiness. He was about 50 years of age. News. > Norwich.-Rev. Thomas E. FRANKLIN, pastor or the Zion African M. E. church, was married to Miss Lottie E. WYCKOFF. Rev. Eckman, assisted by Rev. Mr. Scoville, performed the ceremony. > Delaware County.-Franklin.- The first burial in the new cemetery occurred last Sunday. > Delhi.- Grove WEBSTER, a soldier of 1812, aged 84 years died Wednesday last. Mary WHEELER, aged 17 years, died on the 20th. 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