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| 16551 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 10, 1886 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In Mexico, May 31, 1886, Chester Conant, aged 82 years and 4 months. Mr. Conant, the last of a family of nine, was born in Litchfield, Herkimer County, in April, 1802. At the age of thirteen he removed to Lorraine, Jefferson County. In his early manhood he was married to Miss Mary Potter. To them were born for children, but both mother and children were removed by death On Thanksgiving Day, in 18_, he was married to Lucy Adsit, and to them were born five children, all of whom survive him. They are Mrs. George Clark, of Orwell, Mrs. Alpheus West, on the homestead in Mexico, Aaron Conant, Mrs. Augustus Learned, of Sandy Creek, and Mrs. Lyman Learned, of Mexico. He lived _7 years on the farm where he died. He was converted more than half a century ago, and was one of the pillars of the M. E. church in Holmesville. His daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. West, have been indefatigable in their kind and loving care of him for years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Miller. Uncle Chester Conant will long be remembered by the people of South Richland and northern Mexico, but none will miss him more than his aged wife, who for more than half a century has walked by his side. | Conant, Chester (I20598)
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| 16552 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 11, 1874 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Casket - Outterson - At Saratoga, June 7, 1874, C. R. Outterson, aged 17 years, oldest son of J. T. and F. Outterson, formally of Pulaski. | Outterson, Chauncey Ransom (I51257)
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| 16553 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 11, 1970 Cayuga Chief Chronicle - Mrs. Edward Feek - Auburn - Mrs. Emily J. Horr Feek of 134 Seymour St., widow of Edward Feek, died at her home Thursday morning, June 4, after a long illness. She was born in Phoenix, N.Y. and had lived in Auburn for 56 years. Surviving are two sons, Edward and Charles Feek of Auburn; three daughters, Mrs. George Schott of RD, Auburn, Mrs. Mabel Nezda and Mrs. Stephen Paxhia of Auburn; 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, a brother Owen Horr of Port Byron, a halfbrother, Francis Miller of Phoenix, a halfsister, Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Lysander, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the E. A. Hejeck and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Bernard DeGraw, pastor of Wall Street United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Fort Hill Cemetery. | Horr, Emily J (I42126)
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| 16554 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 12, 1862 Mexico Independent - Mexico, New York - Died - In Richland, April 28, 1862, Ruth Hungerford, in the 81st year of her age. After more than nine years of confinement and suffering, her Heavenly Father said, “It is enough, child, come home,” she experienced religion 56 years ago, and for a long time had been waiting for her discharge from her sufferings below, and go to the sweet land of rest, where the inhabitants never say “I am sick.” May her children so live and die as to meet her and all the redeemed over the River, where the fields are always green. A.B. | Crosby, Ruth (I79822)
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| 16555 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 12, 1890 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In Little Sioux, Iowa, May 15, 1890, Julia A., wife of C. C. Champney, formerly of this place. It appears that Mrs. Champney was killed in a runaway accident. The horses took fright and ran with great speed. Turning a corner, Mrs. Champney was thrown out with great force and struck a fence post. She was picked up quite unconscious and from which condition she never rallied. Death ensued in about thirty-five hours after the accident. Mrs. C. was a Christian lady, with three children, who with a loving husband and many friends will deeply mourn her untimely loss. | Gilbert, Julia A. (I18362)
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| 16556 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 12, 1890 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Last Thursday, Jones Clark, a wealthy farmer, of Mexico town, fell dead in Cubs store, from heart disease. The deceased was a brother of Charles and Sherman Clark, of this village. Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 12, 1890 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In Mexico, very suddenly of heart disease, June 5, 1890, Jones D. Clark, aged 79 years. Mr. Clark was son of the late Sherman Clark, who years since lived in Pulaski, and a brother of H. B. Clark, Sherman Clark, Charles A. Clark, Cyrus Clark, Mrs. A. Z. McCarty, Mrs. S. D. Bentley and Mrs. W. B. Dixson, oh no residence of this village. He was in Mexico village on the morning of the day of his death. While in Cobb's grocery he paid five dollars for some purchases. Looking at the change, he said, "I think you have given me too much change, but I cannot see." He instantly fell over and only lived about twenty minutes. His wife, two sons and a daughter survive him. The funeral was held at his late residence at two o'clock on Sunday. | Clark, Jones D. (I25672)
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| 16557 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 12, 1890 Sandy Creek News - Sandy Creek, New York - Far View - Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.ni., many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Balch met with them at their home to pay a farewell tribute of love to the dear little earthly form of their sweet babe of four months. Ronald W. is not dead he has only taken another form of life. The little form we so lovingly laid to rest in Maplewood is only the old dress which he has now outgrown and lain aside for a new and far more beautiful and glorious one. Friday afternoon, May 23, 1890, Jesus saw the precious darling was weary with the bufferings of earth and so he took it into his own loving arms and lulled to sleep, and w hen it awoke it was in the beautiful mansions of rest which Jesus had prepared in the city of God. Now Ronald is waiting and watching at the beautiful gate for liis papa and mamma and all the loved ones. Oh, he will surely be there to welcome you home. Let us keep looking to the great reunion with our loved ones in heaven. Oh, God! My faith looks up to thee, And there our darling stands; He has gone to dwell with Jesus, And joined the angel bands. Our bud of hope, so early blown Into a rose of purer dye; Transplanted from its earthly home, To be matured on high. Now rescued from the chilling blasts Of sorrow sin and pain; Our hearts sorest, severest loss, Is his eternal gain. | Balch, Ronald W (I68402)
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| 16558 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 12, 1930 Syracuse Herald - Syracuse, New York - Death Record - Mrs. Ruth Fry, 68, of 403 Temple Street, died at her home yesterday. Surviving are her husband, Byron A. Fry; two sons, James G. Stark and Floyd A. Stark of Oswego, two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Peterson and Miss Edna Fry of Syracuse and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at the home by the Rev. Frederick C. Ellerman, of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Carl E. Welter, undertaker, will take the body to Pulaski for burial. Commital services will be conducted at the grave there. | Lighthall, Ruth A. (I34786)
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| 16559 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 13, 1861 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In this village on the 9th inst., Mrs. Elmira Minerva, wife of William Crawford, and daughter of Lewis C. and Harriet B. Clark, in the 25th year of her age. | Clark, Elmira Minerva (I19299)
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| 16560 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 14, 1877 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died -Stewart - In Richland, June 12th, 1877, Milton D. Stewart, aged 32 years. | Stewart, Milton Delos (I81007)
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| 16561 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 15, 1854 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - At Centerville June 12th, of consumption, Mrs. Martin, wife of Austin Martin, aged about 40 years. | Perrault, Jane (I80377)
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| 16562 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 15, 1876 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Casket - Vorce - In Mexico, June 7th, 1876, Joseph C. Vorce, aged 66 years. | Vorce, Joseph C. (I20629)
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| 16563 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 15, 1876 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Sudden Death - A very sudden death occurred in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening last. It was the occasion of the temperance lecture of Miss LeJeune before a union meeting. The victim was Mr. Ebenezer Moody, a long known and highly respected citizen of this town. On the evening of the day in question, which was an exceedingly warm one, the deceased walked from his home in the country to the church, and as he was a very large man, weighing about 315 pounds, the heat became very oppressive, and shortly after taking a seat, which he did in one of the pews at front which run lengthwise of the church, he was observed to drop his head and slowly sway forwards. He was at once removed from the church by Messers. Jones and Bean, but was pronounced quite dead by Dr. Betts, who was present. The body was removed by R. W. Box to the home which the deceased had left only an hour since in perfect health. The cause of his death was a disease of the heart to which fleshy people are subject. Mrs. Moody was sitting by his side at the time of his death, and was very deeply affected. The funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased on Tuesday at 11 o'clock, Rev. J. Douglas conducting the services. The question of adjourning the lecture or of continuing was submitted by Rev. Mr. Thurston to the audience, and the vote was decided to be for continuing. It would certainly have been an active Christian courtesy to have adjourned at once, out of respect both for the deceased, his wife and friends, and we doubt not that this would have been done were it not for the excitement which prevailed at the time. Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 15, 1876 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Casket - Moody - In Pulaski, June 11th, Mr. Ebenezer Moody, aged 64 years. An account of the very sudden death of the deceased is given in another column. The deceased was born in Rodman, Jefferson County, June 26th, 18, 12. His parents were both members of the Congregational church in Rodman. The influence of early religious ing was very evident in the character and life of the deceased, although he has never himself made a public profession of religion. He held all the institutions of religion in profound respect and contributed liberally to their support He possessed great kindness of heart, [the remainder of this long obituary is unreadable.] | Moody, Ebenezer (I31473)
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| 16564 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 15, 1882 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - Fraver - In Parish, June 7th, 1882, Abram Fraver, aged 58 years, 11 months and 3 days. Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 22, 1882 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Dugway - Abram Fravor of the town of Parish, died June 7th, from a shock of paralysis received while planting in the field. Mr. Fravor's age was 58 years, 11 months and 3 days. He had lived in the town of Parish about 55 years. | Fravor, Abraham (I57665)
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| 16565 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 15, 1882 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - Wyman - In Pulaski, June 8th, 1882, of diphtheria, Claudie, youngest son of Fayette and Juliette Wyman, aged 2 years and 6 days. Sweet little Claude, thou wast too pure to dwell in a world like this, So angels beckoned thee away to worlds of heavenly bliss. | Wyman, Claudie (I11616)
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| 16566 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 16, 1887 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - James A. Clark - On Monday, June 13th, shortly after twelve o'clock noon, James A. Clark, one of Pulaski's oldest and best known citizens, departed this life after ten days of intense suffering. Mr. Clark was born at Unadilla, in this State, August 17, 1821. He removed to Mexico in 1844, but in the fall of the same year he removed to this village where he has since resided. He was, in common with most of the young men of those days, utterly without capital, but he has energy, a willingness to work and a wonderful capacity for looking ahead and noting the tendency of the times, especially from a business standpoint. In 1845 he was a clerk in Mr. Frey Lane's general store, but the same year he entered into a co-partnership with Mr. C. R. Jones, now living and the oldest merchant of our village. This firm continued until 1847, when he went into business with his brother, Charles A. Clark. For many years this firm did a very large and profitable business. In 1862 the tireless, indefatigable man of business assisted in organizing and became president of J. A. Clark & Co. Bank. Three years later the Pulaski National Bank was established by the deceased and his brother and this institution continues until the present one of the strongest and most conservative monied institutions in this section of the State. It is located in a marble front building erected by the deceased, and which is the most expensively built and thoroughly furnished structure in town. James A. Clark was always interested in all public measures and improvements and he held many village and town offices of trust and honor. He was a member of the Pulaski Board of Education from 1855 to 1885. For several terms he was president of the Village, and for two years he has represented township on the Oswego County Board of supervisors, the years of 1865 and 1866. For eighteen years he was a trustee and the treasurer of the Pulaski Congregational Church and society, and was a liberal contributor to the building fund for the erection of the present elegant and substantial brick church of that society, and a member of the building committee. In politics he was ever a strong advocate of Democratic principal. In 1883, when a candidate on his party ticket for State Senator, he carried Oswego County by a majority of about 1,400 when it has a regular Republican majority of over 2,200, Mr. Clark, in 1884 was elected as a Presidential Elector and cast his vote for Grover Cleveland, for the first Democratic president for twenty-five years. Mr. Clark was a mason and one of the oldest members of Pulaski lodge, No. 415. During the war he was active in the work of raising volunteers, and on one occasion pledged his personal estate for the payment of soldiers. Even in his last days, while suffering with an already fatal disease, he was actively engaged in working for the interests of his town, aiding by his influence in the effort being made to re-open and improve the harbor at Port Ontario. This was his last act as a public citizen before death seized him as its prey. Truly a busy, active life is ended; a prominent man has been laid low. All that is mortal of James A. Clark, a man of great influence and high standing in our midst, is now awaiting interment. His counsel, his presence will be missed, not only by a devoted wife and family, but by an entire village. Three children survive their father: L. J. Clark, of Pulaski, Mrs. Charles Peck, of Mexico, and E. L. Clark, of Pulaski. The latter, with his wife, has been in New Mexico and Southern California for his health. He reached Pulaski on Monday at 3:30 p.m, after a twelve days journey from Colton, California, three hours after the death of his father, who has so earnestly hoped that he might live to see his son once more. The funeral will be held from his late residence on Lake Street, this Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. J. Douglas conducting the services. | Clark, James Auston (I29745)
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| 16567 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 17, 1869 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - Entered into rest, on Sunday morning, June 6, 1869. Frederick Anson, son of John and Rachel Maltby, of Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, aged 13 years, 1 month and 8 days. | Maltby, Frederick Anson (I18651)
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| 16568 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 17, 1886 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Orwell - Little Scott Potter, the son of Sylvester Potter who was so badly hurt, died Sunday night Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 17, 1886 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In Orwell, New York, June 13, 1886, W. Scott, son of Sylvester and Eva Potter, aged 5 years and 11 months. | Potter, W. Scott (I23113)
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| 16569 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 17, 1948 Syracuse Herald Journal - Harold F. White Funeral Saturday - Services for Harold White, 38, of 215 Grand av., who died yesterday, will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday in the Paul H. Dewitt funeral home. The Rev. C. A. Rosekrans will officiate. Burial will be in Pulaski. Mr. Whites body was found in his car in front of his camp at Polar Beach, near South Bay, Oneida Lake. Coroner Harry L. Gilmore pronounced death due to monoxide gas poisoning and issued a verdict of suicide. Mr. White had been in ill heath and despondent. He was an employee of the Carrier Corporation. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Sanderson White; two daughters, Miss Leona and Miss Bonnie White; his mother, Mrs. Bertha White of Pulaski; two brothers, Allen White of Georgia and Clyde White of Pulaski, and two sisters, Miss Violette White and Mrs. Ruth Allen. | White, Harold F. (I29270)
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| 16570 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 18, 1891 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Death of a Former Pulaskian - R. B. Goit, one of the oldest citizens of Three Oaks, Michigan, died very suddenly on Tuesday, June 2. Deceased was born here and when only three years old removed with his parents to the West, traveling in what is called a prairie schooner, a heavy lumber wagon covered with canvas and serving as conveyance and house as well. On the morning of the day of his death, not feeling well, he decided to make his will, which when completed he stood up and signed, ended one hour afterward he passed away. He was buried with Masonic honors. Deceased was a cousin of Arch Ingersoll and a nephew of C. R. Jones, both of this town. | Goit, Rudolph Bunner (I33582)
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| 16571 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 18, 1942 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Molino - Mrs. Julia A. Hilton, widow of Alonzo Hilton, passed away Thursday p.m., at her home in Orwell. She was born April 6, 1859, in Vermont. Mrs. Leon Rossman, Mr. and Mrs. Emille Hilton, Mr and Mrs. John Atkinson, Mrs. Geo. Wadsworth of Pulaski, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hilton of Pierrepont Manor, attend the funeral of Julia Hilton, Sunday. Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 18, 1942 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Mrs. Hilton's Rites Held Sunday - Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Hilton, 84, widow of Alonzo Hilton, were held Sunday at 2 p.m., at the family home near the Salmon River Falls, in the town of Orwell. Mrs. Hilton died Thursday, afternoon after a long illness. She was the daughter of Simon and Jane Wood, and was born in Vermont. She came to Orwell as a girl and had always lived there. She is survived by three sons, Archie, Ernest and Arthur Hilton; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren, all of Orwell. Services were conducted by Rev. Donald M. Cobb of Richland and Orwell churches and burial was in Evergreen cemetery, Orwell. Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 18, 1942 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Molino - Mrs. Julia A. Hilton, widow of Alonzo Hilton, passed away Thursday p.m., at her home in Orwell. She was born April 6, 1859, in Vermont. Mrs. Leon Rossman, Mr. and Mrs. Emille Hilton, Mr and Mrs. John Atkinson, Mrs. Geo. Wadsworth of Pulaski, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hilton of Pierrepont Manor, attend the funeral of Julia Hilton, Sunday. Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 18, 1942 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Mrs. Hilton's Rites Held Sunday - Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Hilton, 84, widow of Alonzo Hilton, were held Sunday at 2 p.m., at the family home near the Salmon River Falls, in the town of Orwell. Mrs. Hilton died Thursday, afternoon after a long illness. She was the daughter of Simon and Jane Wood, and was born in Vermont. She came to Orwell as a girl and had always lived there. She is survived by three sons, Archie, Ernest and Arthur Hilton; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren, all of Orwell. Services were conducted by Rev. Donald M. Cobb of Richland and Orwell churches and burial was in Evergreen cemetery, Orwell. | Wood, Julia A (I27360)
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| 16572 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 18, 1992 Watertown Daily Times - Watertown, New York - Roswell P. Hewitt, Age 76, Dies in Carthage - Roswell P. Hewitt, 76, of 720 Parham St., retired foreman at Crown-Zellerbach Corp., died this morning in the emergency room of Carthage Area Hospital after being stricken at his home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home with the Rev. George Huffsmith, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Surviving are two sons, Roger, Black River, and Rodney, Watertown; three daughters, Mrs. Roger (Donna) Hoch, Marsha Hewitt and Mrs. C. Gary (Linda) Weir, all of Carthage; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a stepbrother, Niles Scoville, Rutland; and a stepsister, Thelma O'Neill, Canton. Two brothers, Charles and Edward Hewitt, and a sister, Cora Knapp, died previously. He was born Feb. 19, 1916, in Carthage, a son of Roswell P. and Pearl Mallette Hewitt. He attended schools in Herrings and Carthage. He married Gladys J. Clark on Jan. 1, 1938, at the First Baptist Church in Carthage. Mrs. Hewitt died Jan. 14, 1982, at the age of 62. Mr. Hewitt was employed by Carthage Papermakers and later by the Crown-Zellerbach Corp. for 37 years. He retired in October 1978 as foreman in the de-inking department. | Hewitt, Roswell Paul (I35912)
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| 16573 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 19, 1879 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Irving Muckey, a boy 14 years of age, was killed recently near Amboy Centre by a falling tree. | Muckey, Irving (I19943)
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| 16574 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 19, 1884 Pulaski Democrat - South Richland - Milson White is dead. One can hardly realize it, he was so long a resident of this community. He was a native of England, we believe, although of Welch parentage. He married Laura Holmes, daughter of the late Jesse Holmes, and sister of Rev. Henry S. Holmes of the Northern New York Conference, who died a few years ago. Mrs. White is also a sister of Mrs. J. S. Brown. Both women are in advanced in years and both suffering with that terrible disease, cancer. It was at Mr. White's house that his grandmother, Albion's first centenarian, Mrs. Thomas Gridley, died in 1849, at the age of 103. He lived then on the farm now occupied by George Hutchings. Later he moved to Holmesville, and lived on the place now occupied by John Erskine, Jr. There were three children. The oldest, Edward, enlisted in the war for the Union, went south with his regiment and never returned. The only daughter, Mrs. Martha Westover, died in Parish a few years ago, and the youngest, Milson Jr., died in Holmesville a few years before. Of the family none are left, but Mrs. White and Martha's child. Thus one by one the old landmarks are being removed. | White, Milson (I86095)
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| 16575 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 2, 1881 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Sand Bank - Mrs. Barnet Stilwell died May 23d, aged 73 years. The deceased was mother of Mrs. Harriet Dillenbeck, of Pulaski. | Unknown, Esther (I51434)
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| 16576 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 2, 1887 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - At her residence in this village May 25, 1887, Mrs. Lovisa S. Knapp, aged 68. The maiden name of the deceased was Lovisa Sheldon. She was born in Watertown, New York October 24th, 1820, and was married to Orville H. Knapp, December 24th, 1840. Her husband deceased December 29th 1880 and since that time Mrs. Knapp has lived with her only child and daughter, Mrs. Gilbert L. Cross, either at the residence of her daughter or in her own. The deceased was a great sufferer during the last two years of her life from a disease which attended with dropsy and was pronounced incurable from its first complete development. The attendant sufferings have been borne with great patience and fumness of endurance, qualities which she had always manifested to a remarkable degree in all the trying circumstances of life. Her calmness and fortitude as well as her trust in her Heavenly Father's care and love never wavered in the contemplation of the certainty of the fatal issue of her disease, not in the last moments of the death struggle. There was perfect serenity and composure to the last. She chose for the text to be used as the theme of discourse at her funeral obsequies, the words of the beloved apostle, descriptive of the highest relation of God as made known alone in the gospel of Christ, "God is love." The liturgical funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. Paul, rector of the Episcopal Church, and the discourse was preached by Rev. J. Douglass, former pastor of the Congregational Church, who had received her husband to that church and administered to him its sacraments some months before his death. Highly esteemed for her superior kindliness of heart, her loss was mourned by a wide circle of friends who attended the last rites of sepulture. | Sheldon, Lovisa (I54785)
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| 16577 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 2, 1960 Oswego Palladium Times - Oswego, New York - Pulaski - Mrs. Bertha J. Hager, 69, wife of Gerald Hager of Fernwood, died suddenly Wednesday morning while working in her garden. She was born January 12, 1891, at Oswego, the daughter of Andrew and Elvina Leonard Price. She came to the town of Richland when a young girl and was married to Mr. Hager on January 1, 1911. She had lived at their present farm home for the last 50 years. She was a member of the Fernwood Methodist church. Surviving are two sons, Owen Hager, Pulaski, and Robert Hager, Fernwood; a brother, Claude Price, Fernwood, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the family home on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Charles Bollinger, assisted by the Rev. Rudolph Grossman, will officiate. Burial will be made in Willis cemetery. Friends may call at the home at their convenience. | Price, Bertha Jennie (I29713)
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| 16578 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 20, 1861 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Just as we go to press, a dispatch received, announcing the death of Henry G. Doane, son of Ira Doane, of Richland Station. He was serving as a soldier in Capt. Potter's company at Elmira. | Doane, Henry G. (I40551)
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| 16579 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 20, 1872 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - May 11, at Richland Station, Mrs. Harmony Baker, relict of the late William Baker, aged 75 years. | Newton, Harmony (I18081)
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| 16580 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 20, 1912 Sandy Creek News - Darius Hale - Darius Hale died at his home south of this village June 5, 1912. He was one of six children born to Wm. and Mercy Stewart Hale. He was born March 13, 1829 in the home which is now owned by William Hale, his nephew, and spent his whole life in that and the home where he died which adjoins it. He was married Aug. 28, 1851 to Miss Cynthia Widrig, daughter of the late Lawrence Widrig of this town. Two daughters were born to them, Mrs. Wilbur Jamerson and Cora, who died in infancy. His parents were among the first settlers here, coming from Masachusetts. He has been able to watch progress from a home made sled to the automobile and could relate many interesting facts about the country at that time and since. The Salt road was then a wilderness. As soon as they could clear a spot they began to raise corn. It was taken on an ox sled to Williamstown, the nearest place where it could be ground. The settlers would take turns in making the trips. No one could have vinegar as there were no apples. His father was the first one to get a few apple trees started, and as soon as they began to bear fruit the juice was pressed out by hand, and by a long, slow process was converted into vinegar. It was used very sparingly so that the neighbors might all have some. His father was also the first man in the community to buy a stove. It was a two griddle affair with the griddles hollow on one side to form a dish and could be turned over when wanted. Logs were cut into short lengths and sewn out to make receptacles for catching sap. The Indians were as numerous as the settlers usually following Deer creek which ran through their farm. The land sold for seven cents per acre and his father's taxes at one time were four cents. The family was noted for its hospitality and a stranger was never turned away. He could remember when the cross roads were as thickly settled as some villages are now, but all log houses and within a few minutes time a crowd of fifty or more young people could be gotten together for a party. He was considered a good violinist in those days and never lost his love for it. Less than a year ago he would play the violin with his great grandchildren and could finger it as easily as they. Through his middle life he dealt extensively in cattle, taking many of them "Down East" His brother, Irving, was in company with him a part of the time. He was the last of the immediate family. His wife died in May 1910. He has enjoyed excellent health until last winter and would more easily have been taken for sixty years old than eighty, but it was an extremely hard blow to him when his grandson, Chas. Jamerson, died a few month ago. He was a member of the M. E. church of Sandy Creek. The funeral was held from the home of Mrs. Jamerson, where he lived, Saturday, June 8, his pastor, Mr. Woodley, officiating. The choir sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Nearer My God to Thee" and he was laid to rest in the family plot in Woodlawn. | Hale, Darius (I8510)
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| 16581 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 20, 1968 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Widow Of Wm Olin Dies Sunday Eve - Mary Olin, 92, of Altmar, died Sunday evening, June 16 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Cronk of Altmar. She was born September 29, 1875 in Sandy Creek, the daughter of George and Nancy Reese Coon. Educated in Sandy Creek schools, she was married on November 26, 1890 to H. Warren Colvin, who died in 1947. She was married on May 25, 1948 to William Olin, whose death occurred on August 2, 1962. The Olins' operated a farm on the Hogsback Rd., until four years ago when she moved to her daughter's home in Altmar. Mrs. Olin is survived by three sons, Lee F. Colvin of Vero Beach, Fla., Raymond B. and Frank E. Colvin, both of Syracuse; a daughter Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy), Cronk of Altmar; 25 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She also has two step-sons, Glen Olin of Richland and Vernon Olin of Lawtey Fla.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Frank (Alice)Sampson and Mrs. Lewis (Laura) Ansen of Williamstown. She was a member of the Altmar Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 19 at the home of Mrs. Olin's granddaughter, Mrs. George Cole, Dugway, with the Rev. Harold Pennock of Christ Church Parish officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Altmar. | Coon, Mary Edith (I36637)
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| 16582 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 21, 1888 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - June 1, 1888, Estella M. McNitt, aged 4 years, 4 months and 2_ days, youngest daughter of Horace and Nettle McNitt | McNitt, Estella (I18040)
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| 16583 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 22, 1882 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - South Richland - The funeral of Samuel McNitt was held at his late residence yesterday. Services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Beebe. Within the three years since your previous meeting at Pulaski, several of the old pioneers of the town who were present at that. Among these are, Samuel McNitt, a man well-known in his day. They do not know the year he settled but he was here in 1812. He was an unlettered man of strong common sense and he had the habit sometimes offensively, as the old way of expressing it is of "calling things by their right name." He at one time was the owner of a small vessel, and if reports were true, was ignorant or forgetful of the revenue laws to the annoyance of the United States officials. John Jones, who resided in this village just south of "the old brewery" place, was a very old settler. He was a somewhat famous fisherman in his time but manage to keep clear of the lawsuits so frequent in the earlier days in regard to the fishing. He was not a profane man, yet a favorite oath of his gave him the name of "By Mighty." He was the only man I ever heard or read of who successfully performed the feat of making a whistle from a pig's tail. He was in the war of 1812. | McNett, Samuel Lee (I53258)
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| 16584 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 23, 1881 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - Dodge - In Mexico, June 13th, 1881, Harriet B. Spink Dodge, aged 24 years. | Spink, Harriet Blanche (I46176)
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| 16585 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 23, 1927 Sandy Creek News - Sandy Creek, New York - John Wagoner - Wednesday morning witnessed the passing of another Civil War veteran, when John Wagoner, aged eighty seven, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Rowe in Boylston. Mr. Wagoner was born in Germany and came to this country at the age of seven, with his parents, George and Anna (Sayer) Wagoner, making his home in Orwell, N.Y. He enlisted and served in the army during the Civil War in Company G, 24th New York Infantry. At the close of the war he was married to Francis Crocker in the town of Orwell, three children being born to this union. In later years, Mr. Wagoner moved to Plessis, N.Y., where he engaged in farming, coming to his daughters ten years since to make his home. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred Rowe, Boylston; one sister, Mrs. Anna Hilton, Orwell; and four grandchildren, Earl J. Damon, Camden, N.J.; Mrs. Earl S. Collins, Youngstown, Ohio; Ray W. Damon and Miss Bessie Damon, Syracuse, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at his home at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, and burial in Evergreen cemetery, Orwell, N.Y. | Waggoner, John Gottlieb (I28525)
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| 16586 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 23, 1949 Post Standard (Syracuse, NY) - Rites for Herbert O. Wright of 123 Tyler Court. who died Tuesday at his home, will be at 11 a.m. today at the Carl J. Ballweg funeral chapel. 4610 S. Salina St. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley cemetery. A native of Pulaski, Mr. Wright is a retired salesman. He was a member of Frontier City Masonic lodge, Oswego, and a life member of the Odd Fellows. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie Stewart Wright; a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Everett; a son, Dexter H. Wright; a niece and two grandchildren. | Wright, Herbert O. (I81334)
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| 16587 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 24, 1869 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Orwell - Mr. Hoyt N. Weed, a prominent citizen of Orwell, died on Friday night last, of consumption, induced by severe cold, taken some time since. Mr. Weed was in the prime of life, a man of rare qualities, and highly esteemed by all who knew him. His loss is sincerely and deeply felt in that section. | Weed, Hoyt N. (I63381)
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| 16588 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 25, 1863 Mexico Independent - Mexico, New York - Died - At the Dugway, Oswego county, May 28, Phebe Stearns, aged 66 years. The deceased gave her heart to the Saviour in her youthful days, and for more than 40 years had been a highly esteemed member of the M. E. Church. She had found the grace of God to be sufficient to sustain the sole in the varied vicissitudes of this inconstant life, through which she had been called to pass. Though her sickness was protracted, she endured it patiently; her peace like a river, her joy unspeakable and full of glory. Death has lost its sting, the grave disrobed of its terrors. For her to live was Christ, but to die is gain. She exhorted those who visited her to prepare to meet their God. Her soul was filled with Jesus and with the Holy Ghost, and as she neared her journeys and, praised God for the glorious prospect that dawned on her eye of faith, unveiling to her enraptured spirit the beautiful visions of the throne. "She saw a world of glory bright, And tasted its pleasure there." | Rounds, Phoebe Ann (I79779)
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| 16589 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 25, 1868 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Death of F. M. Weed - Last week the news reached this place of the death of Fayette M. Weed, at Vinton, Iowa, on the 13th inst., of heart disease, aged nearly 25 years. He learned his trade as a printer in this office, and was a compositor here for a considerable time. Some two years since, he married the adopted daughter of Mrs. Butterfield, of Mexico, and removed to Vinton, where he for some time assisted in the conduct of a paper. He leaves a wife and child. Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, September 24, 1868 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - F. M. Weed - The death of this young man, recently a compositor in this office, seems to deserve some more extended mentioned that the brief announcement in our last issue. Mr. Weed came to Vinton, from Pulaski, New York, in the fall or winter of 1866, and shortly after, about January 1, 1867, commenced work in the Eagle Office. He continued in our employee until about November last, when he was induced, in connection with Mr. White, to undertake the publication of the Benton County News in this place, then already in course of publication. He continued to conduct News until its discontinuance, making it a very neat, well conducted paper. That the News could not prove a success was owing rather to the narrow field and to lack of means, then to any want of merit in the paper under his conduct. After a short visit East, Mr. Weed returned and again entered into our employee in the Eagle Office, where he continued until within a short time of his death. He had been off work for only about two weeks, and had been in the office two or three days before his death, proposing again to commence work the next clay. But this was not to be. His disease, hypertrophy of the heart, was too far advanced, and it is a matter of wonder to his physicians that he lived so long. He leaves a wife and a young child widowed and fatherless. -Vinton Eagle. | Weed, Fayette (I63350)
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| 16590 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 25, 1885 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Orwell - Old Mr. Samuel Stowell died Saturday morning, June 20, 1885. He was over 92 years old, and has lived in town over 60 years, one of Orwell's old landmarks. He was a good citizen, a good neighbor, and will be missed. Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, July 16, 1885 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Samuel Stowell, one of the oldest residents of the town of Orwell, died at the residence of a son, H. J. Stowell, in Orwell, and the 94th year of his age. The deceased was born in Connecticut, in 1791 and in 1819 he removed to Orwell, where he bought a tract of land in the almost wilderness, and commenced the arduous task of clearing the same to make a home for himself and family. During the first years his winters were engaged in teaching school and the rest of the time was employed on his land. He raised a family of nine children, and at the outbreak of the Rebellion being a strong Union man, he offered four of his sons to help save the country. Only two returned. He was, for many years, assessor of the town of Orwell, also holding the offices of town clerk, school Commissioner, and other offices of respectability in which he was always found it very accurate. He was a man of great memory and even in his last years would read readily without the aid of glasses, and would relate what he had read with remarkable correctness. He was very much attached to the old farm where he had lived for 66 years, and could not be persuaded to leave it until the Monday morning before his death, when he arose earlier than usual and put on his best clothes, which he was not accustomed to do. After eating a light breakfast he rode to the village, a distance of half a mile, and while at the store, said he presumed it to be the last time he should ever come there. He then started to walk to his son's house, a short distance from the store, arriving there very much exhausted. His daughter, Mrs. Crocker, was visiting there at the same time and remained, administering to his every want, and all that friends could do was done to make his last days comfortable. He expressed no wish to return to his home, but said to his daughter that he thought he would not go back. He suffered no pain is there seemed to be no disease, but gradually sinking till Saturday morning he departed this life and exchanged his place on earth for a home above. He was a member of the Congregational church and a regular attendant until within the past few months. His funeral was largely attended on Monday, June 22, at the Orwell Union church, Rev. Mr. Griffith officiating, taking for his text the following, found in Prov. 3:16: "Length of days is her right hand, and in her left and riches and honor." He will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbors, but they feel assured that their great loss is his eternal gain. | Stowell, Samuel (I56424)
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| 16591 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 25, 1891 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Sand Bank - Died, June 20, 1891, Ralph Parkhurst, aged 87 years. Mr. Parkhurst had been a great sufferer for several years. He leaves a large number of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. | Parkhurst, Ralph (I44536)
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| 16592 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 25, 1942 Oswego Palladium Times - Oswego, New York - Mrs. Rose Russell - Sandy Creek - The funeral of Mrs. Rose Russell who died at her home just east of the village of Lacona Monday was held Thursday afternoon at her home with the Rev. Adelbert Edwards officiating. Interment was in Wesleyan cemetery. Mrs. Russell was daughter of George and Elizabeth Fielding Riley and was born in the town of Bolyson May 9, 1871. She attended local schools and was married to John Russell, who died several years ago. She is survived by a sister, Miss Anna Riley and two nieces, Mrs. Flossie Robbins and Mrs. Anne Bortles. Newspaper Obituary - June 24, 1942 Sandy Creek News - Sandy Creek, New York - Mrs. Rose Riley Russell - Mrs. Rose Riley Russell, 71, died Monday, June 22, 1942 at he home on the Lacona Smartville road where she had resided for the past 25 years. Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon by Rev. Adelbert Edwards, pastor of Bolyston Wesleyan Church, and burial will be in Wesleyan cemetery, near her home. Four sons, Frank, Holly, Wayland, and Burt Russell will act as bearers. She was the daughter of the late George Riley and Elizabeth Fielding Riley and was born in the town of Bolyston May 9, 1871. She was married to John H. Russell, who died June 26, 1934. Besides her sons, Mrs. Russell is survived by a sister, Miss Anna Riley of Lacona, R. F. D. Another son, Delbert Russell was killed in France during the first World War. | Riley, Rose Mae (I14856)
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| 16593 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 27, 1867 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In this village, June 24th, Mrs. Sarah Meacham, wife of Deacon Simon Meacham, aged 85. | Harmon, Sarah (I20958)
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| 16594 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 28, 1877 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Editor Democrat: The following obituary notice we clip from the Waukegan (Illinois) Gazette, a paper sent by some friend to Mrs. George Gurley of this village: Phillips - In Waukegan, Illinois, on Monday, May 28th, 1877, at the residence of his son, Mr. E. B. Phillips, Squire Phillips, aged 84 years. Mr. Phillips was born in Rupert, Bennington County, Vermont, in 1793, removed to Oswego County, New York, in 1837 and to Lake County, Illinois, in 1853. He has lived a constant Christian life, being a member of the Baptist church for over 40 years, he was a man of the strictest integrity, honorable in all his business transactions, and possessed these traits of character that made him many friends and no enemies. So another good man "rests from his labor." Uncle was the last surviving brother of a large and strong family. Elihu, Horace, Moses and Squire, the subject of the above obituary, will be favorably remembered by many of the older citizens of Pulaski. Rest brothers, rest. E. D. Phillips. | Phillips, Squire (I76243)
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| 16595 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 29, 1871 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In this village, on Saturday, June 24, 1871, John S. Outterson, aged 30 years. | Outterson, John Simon Harrison (I51165)
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| 16596 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 3, 1869 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In this town, on the 2d inst., of scarlet fever, Norman W. Woods, son of C. W. Woods, aged 2 years and 4 months. Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 10, 1869 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In this town, on Wednesday, June 2d, of scarlet fever, Norman Wesley, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wesley Woods, aged 2 years, 4 months. Farewell, Norman thy friends are weeping, and a mother's heart is sad, that so soon thou should be sleeping with the cold and silent dead. That bright face, but late so smiling, and that voice so full of mirth, which made thy presence beguiling, all have pierced from the earth. But, dear Normie, we'll not deplore thee, though thy sun went down at noon, for in Heaven we hope to see thee, where no farewell sighs are known. | Woods, Norman Wesley (I62960)
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| 16597 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 3, 1880 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Surgical Operation - A Sad Termination - An Inquest - The Verdict - What "Observer" Says - On Tuesday, May 18th, a tumor, supposed to be an ovarian, was removed from the body of Mrs. Sarah E. Matteson, wife of Zachary Matteson, of Albion. The operation was performed by Dr. J. N. Betts, of this village, assisted by Drs. E. F. Kelley and G. W. Betts, also of this village. There were also present members of the medical profession, and among these were Dr. Wright and Dr. Cramer, of Sand Bank. The lady died in about an hour after the operation. Considerable excitement prevailed in the community and on Monday, May 24th, the body was disinterred, a post mortem made by Drs. Coe, of Oswego, and Low, of this village, and in inquest held by Coroner Caldwell. The neighbors and friends of the deceased and the physicians who made the post mortem were examined as witnesses. At the close of the inquest, there were two verdicts rendered. The majority report or verdict was as follows: That she, Sarah E. Matteson, came to her death by shock and hemorrhage, caused by a surgical operation performed by Dr. J. N. Betts, in removing a tumor attached to the uterus. We find that proper precaution was not taken after the incision was made in ascertaining the character of the tumor and its attachments and in place of puncturing the tumor, the incision should have been closed up. We find that Dr. J. N. Betts should be censured in attempting to remove so dangerous a tumor from the body of the deceased. Noble Hazzard, W. T. Henderson, Philo B. Sage, O. A. Rice, N. G. Prouty, Elias Laney, Stephen Lifts, T. M. Costello, J. P. Thomas, L. W. Aldrich, Jurors. Following is the verdict of the other two jurors: That she came to her death by shock and hemorrhage caused by a surgical operation performed by Dr. J. N. Betts, in removing a tumor attached to the uterus. We find that Dr. J. N. Betts performed the operation in a scientific manner, and he is not responsible in any way for the death of the deceased. P. B. Doxtater, L. A. Jones.In the is with the palladium of the 31st ult., there appeared the following communication addressed to the editor of that journal, which throws additional light upon the matter in question: Sir, An article copied by you from the times in relation to a surgical operation lately performed by Dr. Betts, resulting in the death of the patient, has just come to my notice. The article referred to, although for the most part, correct, contains some inaccuracies. It speaks of the tumor removed as an ovarian tumor. In fact the operation was performed on the supposition that such was its nature. It was not, however, an ovarian tumor, though it was so diagnosed and pronounced by at least four physicians besides Dr. Betts, before the operation was performed. The tumor, as the result shows, was malignant, attached to the uterus instead of the ovaries, and as the medical profession will understand, of an entirely different character. It seems that Dr. Betts, when he found the tumor as is natural in such case, and directed by the authorities, made an incision in it, and then discovered it to be of a different character from what was expected. It would seem that Dr. Coe. who made the postmortem, was of the opinion that "when the tumor was found the incision should have been closed up and the tumor allowed to remain." and that Dr. Low, who assisted in the postmortem, corroborated the testimony of Dr. Coe. This case well shows how unsatisfactory a one-sided investigation is where the real person accused is denied the aid of counsel in an investigation of this kind. The testimony disclosed the fact that the external appearance of the tumor indicated a cystic tumor, which would be expected if attached to an ovary, and that these very doctors after it was removed and when it could be handled, still pronounced it a fibroid cystic tumor, and they did not become convinced of its malignant nature till it was in fact cut open at the inquest. Dr. Coe stated that the character of the tumor could have been ascertained by puncturing it, and, on being asked what the effect would have been of discontinuing the operation after it was punctured, stated it would have produced death; he might also have said it would have been the grossest malpractice, and that the only course left was to proceed with the operation. There is no claim whatever that Dr. Betts failed to apply any test which has been suggested even since the operation and in the light of the post mortem. There is no claim but that the operation was artistically performed, and the doctors themselves pronounce the operation, a splendid one. Had not the coroner's investigation been a one-sided examination, (perhaps necessarily so from its nature as much as a grand jury,) and had Dr. Betts been permitted the benefit of _ before the jury, it is hardly possible, but that these facts would have been elicited. 1st. That by the judgment of many eminent and careful physicians who examined the lady before the operation, it was an ovarian tumor of a cystic character. 2d. That the tumor had all the appearance of an ovarian cystic tumor and answered all the tests short of an actual cutting of the tumor. 3d. That several physicians, some of which were sworn, after handling the tumor pronounced it a fibroid cystic tumor, which would have been a kind of tumor that might be expected from an ovarian tumor. 4th. That after a puncture of the tumor, it being of the character, it has proved, the only course left open was to proceed with the operation, and continue, the only chance of saving the patient's life. 5th. It does appear from the testimony of the physicians that the actual operation was well and artistically done, the four doctors who saw the operation joining in the opinion that it was well and skillfully done, one of them of great experience in surgery, saying it was done according to the most approved rules of surgery and another that it was as fine an operation as he ever saw, or language to that effect. One, Dr. Low while on the stand, eating asked his opinion in regard to it, replied, "I would not have done it, but seeing it was done, I will say for Dr. Betts it was a splendid operation." A compliment from a physician of so wide and varied practice should certainly be appreciated if spoken of anyone. It would have been more satisfactory had Dr. Low stated why he would not have done it. It is now, to be sure, easy for him, or anyone, to say he would not have done it, this remark, of course, must have been made in the light disclosed by the operation and by the post mortem. Perhaps Dr. Betts would have agreed with him. Neither Dr. Low or any other has indicated any reason why he would not have done it had he been the operator. Nor does he indicate any test that he would have applied, which was not applied, or any examination he would've made which was not made, or which would have disclosed the nature of the tumor or deterred him from proceeding with the operation. Does Dr. Low, mean that he would not have commence the operation? If to his opinion is in conflict with every physician that examined her previous to the operation, and in fact in conflict with the jury, for they do not censure because the operation was commenced but for not receiving it after it had advanced to a certain point. Does he mean that he would have stopped before the tumor was tapped or punctured? Up to that time, everything had indicated it was an ovarian tumor of a cystic character. Dr. Low has certainly shown no reason why he would not have tapped the tumor within the light that was disclosed up to that time, and all agree that it would have been fatal to have them receded. It then it's fair to suppose Dr. Low's remark that he "would not have done it," was made with the qualification "if he had the light which the result has disclosed," and this is the more confidently assumed from the fact that on an examination of the tumor before the inquest was held, he pronounced it a fibroid cystic tumor, and neither he or Dr. Coe or any other doctor knew its malignant nature until it was cut open upon the inquest before the coroner's jury. Now if these doctors, upon examination of the tumor after it was removed from the patient, could not tell its nature, if they were, in fact, deceived as to its actual character, and they failed to discover its true character until it was cut open, it may be asked why Dr. Betts should be censured for not discovering its character. While it was yet in the patient's body. And this question may be more forcibly asked when we find it asserted in the highest medical authority on these tumors, that "in some cases it is literally impossible to correctly diagnose them." That there were five physicians present, besides Dr. Betts at the operation, either as spectators or assistance, four of them graduates of the highest old-school college in the city of New York, and one from the esoteric university of New York. Some of them of great experience not only in civil but military surgery and all of them competent to give an opinion, and it is believed every one of them sanctioned and approved the operation. It is difficult to see why the opinion of these who were present and saw the operation was not at least as good authority as the two physicians who did not see the operation and could not tell the character of the tumor until it was actually cut open. But if Dr. Betts had accurately known the character of the tumor has developed by the investigation it may be doubtful whether an operation would yet have been advisable. The tumor had commenced to suppurate, and would sooner or later certainly have caused the patient's death, and although the chances of an operation might be against success, yet with a skillful operation as this is admitted to be, there are many chances that it might succeed, and if successful, the patient restored to health. Opinions might differ whether the patient should be left to certain death, or risk of an operation assumed to restore her to health. But the jury say, "we find that proper precaution was not taken after the incision was made in ascertaining the character of the tumor," and hence censure Dr. Betts. This sounds queerly when we find that the doctors themselves would not tell its character, even after removal from the patient until submitted to the test of actual cutting, to say nothing of the propriety of an operation even if the true character of the tumor had been known. Whatever motives instigated the inquest, or whoever gave aid and comfort to the assailants of Dr. Betts, it certainly was not the husband of the deceased. If it was intended to injure Dr. Betts, it has failed in this respect. Had he been a tyre in surgery, and had he not by a practice of twenty-five years performed many perhaps more successful and difficult surgical operations than any country surgeon in the sphere of his practice, this one-sided. Finding of a part of the jury might deter some from employing him. We are satisfied that the public, upon a full and complete understanding of the case, will say with the minority of the jury that "We find that Dr. J. N. Betts performed the operation in a scientific manner, and he is not responsible in any way for the death of the deceased. Observer. Dated May 27, 1880. | West, Sarah E. (I20496)
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| 16598 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 3, 1886 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In this village June 2, 1886, at 6 a.m. of paralysis, Asenath, wife of Isaac S. Holmes, aged 60 years. Funeral on Friday at her late residence. | Wright, Asenath (I44478)
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| 16599 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 30, 2005 Post Standard - Ruth A. Paternoster June 29, 2005 - Ruth A. Paternoster, 86, of Parish, NY, died Wednesday. Survivors: one daughter, Diane Herzog of Winter Haven, FL; two sons, Michael of Parish and Joseph of New Smyrna Beach, FL; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mildred Hamilton of Bradenton, FL. Her husband Pasquale died in 1978. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday from the Chapel at Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Rt. 69A, Parish, NY. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Harter Funeral Home, 2983 W. Main St., Parish, NY. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery. | Henderson, Ruth A. (I36690)
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| 16600 | Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, June 6, 1878 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - Vorce - In Aulden, Illinois, May 26th, 1878, Henry Vorce, aged 73 years. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Ira Doane of this village. | Vorce, Henry (I20106)
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