January - March, April - June, July - September, October - December
Dexter-
We regret to announce the death of Mr. Fred Conklin, of this town. Fred attended school in this village for a number of terms and all learned to love and respect him for his manly ways. He was a member of the Holdfast Lodge of I.O.G.T. His influence for good will be greatly missed in that organization.
Messers Leonard & Gilmore are building over two of the old factory houses on Kirby Street. It is their intention to make them into first class tenement houses. As there is a scarcity of vacant houses in our village, Messrs. Leonard & Gilmore are filling a long-felt want.
Ed Casler, of Dexter, in company with his brother, Will, of Chaumont has started a roller skating rink in that village.
St. Lawrence-
Patrick Donahoe has rented the Abram Tracy farm and has taken possession.
Adams-
The remains of Nathaniel Lewis were interred on Friday in Rural Cemetery. He died on Tuesday, age 69 years, after a long and painful illness. He was a good Democrat and highly respected by his friends and neighbors.
J. H. Jimerson of Allendale, lost his last child on Tuesday night by diphtheria. Some weeks ago, two of his children were taken sick and the two boys were sent from home to escape the disease. The two children, who were first taken sick, died and were buried. Mr. Jimerson recovered from a severe fit of sickness and supposing all danger was passed brought the boys home. They were taken sick and one died on Monday and the last one on Friday night. Mr. Jimerson and wife have the sincere sympathy and commiseration of the whole community.
Black River-
Mr. Jerry Montondo has gone to Carthage to learn the tinsmith trade.
Charles Burrows and his family of this place have been sorely afflicted with diphtheria during the past week. Five children have died and the rest of them are slowly on the gain. Mr. and Mrs. Burrows have the fully sympathy of all in their great loss.
Plessis -
Miss Nettie Whipple was married at the M. E. Parsonage to Dr. Davis of South Bangor, near Malone.
The funeral of Fanny Hosmer was held last Wednesday at ten o'clock, at the house of her nephew, B. Beebee.
Alexandria Bay -
There has been no ice boating here this winter. The boats are frozen in two feet below the surface.
Antwerp-
Horace Seymour, who has spent the winter with his son, George, at Canton, has returned to Antwerp.
Antwerp High School opened last Monday with Fred W. Brown, formerly of the Black River School, as principal, and Miss Addie Miller and Mrs. A. N. Meyers as assistants.
Postmaster elect Willard will move the post office up street, in early summer.
Theresa-
A very enjoyable time was had at the residence of Peter Kissel, Sr. on Tuesday evening of last week, it being his 53rd birthday. A large number of his friends were present, including the Theresa Cornet Band, and also a string band which furnished music for dancing. A splendid time was enjoyed by all until a late hour, when the guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Kissel a long and happy life and the return of many a birthday in the future.
Lorraine -
Rev. S. M. Crofoot will preach his farewell sermon at the M. E. Church next Sabbath and go to Conference at Ogdensburgh the 9th of April.
Eben Ramsey has gone to Kansas.
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Briefs -
R. B. Scott, of N. Rutland, has purchased and taken possession o of the Kellogg House at S. Rutland.
Peter Wood, a blind soldier of Harrisville, while going from the store to his house, dropped dead in the street the other day.
E. W. Putnam and family of LeRay, have the sympathy of their many friends and neighbors, having lost within a week three children, from the dread disease, diphtheria.
Susanna W., wife of Chauncey Durham of Rutland Hollow, died very suddenly Thursday, age 53 years. Mrs. Durham was known as a very generous woman with many noble traits of character.
The death of Miss Maria B. Brennan was announced Friday. Miss Brennan was a sister of Mrs. Soranus Tripp and was a greatly respected and highly accomplished lady. She was 81 years, 6 months, 23 days old.
Charles Burrows and his family of five children, of Black River, had been sorely afflicted with diphtheria during the past week. One child died Monday, two children Tuesday, and a fourth, a young man of seventeen, died next morning. Another child is sick with the disease, and will probably die.
Wm. Tamblin of Lincoln, Neb., a brother of the late Jackson Tamblin, of Black River this county (who died suddenly of heart disease, on the 14th inst.) dropped dead, of the same disease, at his western home on the 20th inst., just six days after the death of his brother. He was 63 years of age, formerly resided in Medina, this state, and had many friends and acquaintances in this county.
Watertown has for a long time been in need of some sort of a public conveyance which would run at regular intervals over stated routes and at a moderate rate of compensation. C. B. Bowers proposes to furnish the means of meeting this necessity, and today gives notice that on May first he will start an omnibus line in the city. He respectfully requests all citizens who would patronize such an enterprise, to hand in their names, street and number, in order that a route can be laid out to best please the majority of the patrons. The line will start from the Square, and run up one street, across one or two streets and down the third or fourth to the Square.
The funeral of the late Horace G. Dodge was largely attended from Trinity Church Wednesday afternoon. The following organizations of which the deceased was a member, were present in a body: Post Spratt, G.A.R., Montezuma Encampment and Jefferson Union Lodge, I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W. A large delegation from the Rebekah Degree Lodge, I. O. O. F. was also noted among the congregation. The bearers were from the encampment and were W. G. Williams, John Lee, S. T. Graves, G. Hardy, Henry Earl, David Ehrlicher. The guards of honor were furnished by the Post. Floral tributes were furnished by the different organizations. The funeral service of the church was read by Rev. R. A. Olin, after which the G.A.R. and I.O.O.F. services took place. The ceremony was very impressive.
The People of the State of New York to: Adam Knapp, Catharine Weber, Adam Weber, Mary Weber, William Weber, George Weber, Joseph Weber and Rosa Weber, of Cape Vincent; Charles Knapp of Lyme and Lizzie Mack of Watertown, and Anna Weber, of Brownville, all of Jefferson Co., NY; Margaret Kimmiss and Maggie Weber, of Utica, Oneida Co., NY; Anthony Weber, of Cape Vincent, Jefferson Co., now an inmate of the Willard Asylum for the Insane, Willard P. O. Seneca Co., NY; Barbara Angermair of Grosszimmern, near Darmstadt, Prussia and Katie Weber, whose place of residence is unknown..constituting all persons interested in the estate of John Knapp, late of the town of Cape Vincent, Jeff. Co., deceased...you and each of you are hereby required personally to be and appear before our Surrogate...on the 1st day of June 1885, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon...to attend the final judicial settlement...of the account of John Knapp, deceased...Dated 4 April 1885 by Ross C. Scott, Surrogate.
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Tremaine's Corners -
M. V. Cook of this place, has taken unto himself a bride. We wish them happiness through the voyage of life.
Alexandria Bay -
The steamer Ione has been repaired and will be one of the best yachts on the river this coming season. She also has one of the best pilots.
Cape Vincent-
Rev. A. R. Warner delivered is farewell sermon at the M. E. Church last Sunday evening.
Henderson -
J. H. Lovelee has lately bought the Exchange Hotel in Henderson and expects soon to repair it extensively.
Archer Hough has lately started a harness shop in the rear of Abram Wilson's blacksmith shop, He is a fine mechanic.
Evans Mills-
Henry D. Merritt has rented his farm to his son and moved into the village.
Lorraine -
The village school will open next Monday April 13th, with Miss May Hanson as principal.
Wm. Standish as about 2,000 logs in his mill yard and expects as many more if the snow ever goes down.
Belleville -
Robins were seen here April 1st. The trees were loaded down with ice on Saturday. It was over half an inch thick.
Theresa-
Munson Pool, the boss sawyer at Pool's saw mill, showed us a sample of shingles sawed by their new machine, which they have received lately, and we must say that they are the smoothest and best cut shingles we ever saw. They were so smooth that no marks of a saw could be seen on them.
Antwerp-
The body of the late Wm. Becker of Wilna, was brought to this town for interment accompanied by Post Steele G. A. R. of Carthage. They arrived on the 10:36 A.M. train last Wednesday, where they were met by Post Oliver McAllaster, the funeral took place in the Congregational Church, Rev. J. J. Hough officiating. Post Steele left on the 4:36 P.M. train for Carthage.
The many friends in this village of the late Fred J. Conklin, of Brownville, were very much surprised to learn of his death. He attended the Seminary in the fall and winter of '83, where he made many warm friends, and his schoolmates very much regret his death. His family and friends have the sympathy of all in this vicinity who knew him.
Worthville-
Diphtheria is raging at Worth Center.
Mr. Isaac Salone died at his home, near Worthville, April 4 in the 60th year of his age. Mr. Salone came to this town about 30 years ago and has by honest industry and hard work reared a family of three children and has gained a large property. This grief-stricken family have lost a kind and indulgent father and husband, and the community one of its best citizens. The family have the sympathy of this entire community.
Huntingtonville-
Tuesday evening, March 31st, there was a wedding at the residence of Richard Lawrence. The contracting parties were Mr. Chauncey W. Gray of this place, and Miss Carrie Lawrence. Mr. Gray has a pleasant home which has been all ready for occupancy for a number of months. They have our best wishes.
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Briefs -
Chimney Island, on the St. Lawrence, is offered for sale.
Four children of Mr. Mattis of Beaver Falls have died of scarlet fever during the past two weeks.
Harrison K. Reed, of Colton, St. Lawrence Co., died suddenly Wednesday of heart disease, age 37. He leaves a widow and two children. Last Sunday Michael Roach died almost as suddenly at North Russell and was buried in the Catholic cemetery at Colton.
Obituary - Gilbert Bradford
Gilbert Bradford, one of Watertown's oldest and best known residents, died very suddenly at his residence on State Street, Saturday at 11 P.M. With the exception of a slight cold, Mr. Bradford was in his usual health, having been soon on the streets Friday and Saturday and before retiring Saturday night had expressed his intention of attending church on Sunday. At about 11 o'clock he was seized with a severe fit of coughing and expired in about 20 minutes. Dr. Farmer, the family physician attributes the cause of death to an affection of the lungs and heart. Mr. Bradford was born in the town of Otsego, Otsego Co., NY, Sept. 8, 1814. He was the son of Perez Bradford, a native of Providence, RI and a lineal descendant of Gov. Wm. Bradford, who emigrated from England in the ship Mayflower in 1620 and settled in the State of Rhode Island. His father was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and by occupation a card maker. Early in his history his father removed to Otsego Co., and carried on his business. During the War of 1812 the supply of wire was cut off by Great Britain and none being manufactured in this country, his father built a wire factory at the outlet of Schuyler's Lake on a stream called Oak's Creek, near Cooperstown, and began the manufacture of wire, but at the close of the war this article became so cheap that he gave up its manufacture. He afterward removed to Onondaga Co., returned to Otsego Co., thence removed to Madison Co., and died at Cazenovia in 1848, at the advanced age of 90 years. Gilbert was the third son and fifth child of a family of nine children and while young, learned the business of card-making of his father...Gilbert Bradford married twice, first to Miss Adeline Thornton in the year 1841, she dying March 14th, 1874; second, to Mrs. Myra Adams, widow of the late Eli S. Adams...He was an honored member of the Knights Templar, under whose auspices the funeral was held from his late residence on State Street at 2:30 P.M. yesterday, Rev. R. A. Olin officiating. A Resolution of Respect followed the obituary by the trustees of Watertown Steam Engine Co. Note: this is a very long obituary and descendants will want to obtain a copy of the entire column.
Last Wednesday Wines H. Skeels died at his residence on State Street. Mr. Skeels was an old and respected resident and was 81 years of age at the time of his death. He has been a resident of this county for over half a century and was born at Skaneateles, Onondagea, Co. ...He removed to this section in 1821, settling about five miles south of this city in the vicinity of Burrs Mills where he followed the occupation of a farmer. In 1828 he was united in marriage to Lydia T. Richardson, daughter of Capt. Tilly Richardson, of the town of Watertown. Four children were born to them: Alfred P., Mary S., Emma J. and Wines R...He served as deputy sheriff and turnkey for Tilly R. Pratt while he was sheriff. At the expiration of his term of office he returned to his farm where he remained until the death of his wife in 1879, after which life seemed to have but few charms....
Briefs -
E. G. Ryel of E. Watertown is the happy father of a 10 1/2 pound boy.
The late Mrs. S. Phelps of E. Watertown, secured by life leased her house and lot to her niece, Mrs. John Skidmore.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Putnam of Leray, have lost their fourth child, within three weeks, of diphtheria. They have the sympathy of their friends and neighbors.
Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Sadie Wakeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Conger, to Dr. Wendell C. Phillips, all of New York City. Dr. Phillips was formerly a resident of Carthage.
John J. Delaney of Grindstone Island, died Saturday night, age 53. He was a prominent man and known throughout the country for his good deeds, and will be mourned by all. The cause of his death was pyaemia.
Charles Morse, one of the oldest residents of Lowville, died Thursday afternoon at 82. He came to Lowville with his parents 72 years ago. He sustained a partial paralytic stroke while at the depot last Saturday, from effect of which he probably died.
Some of the Wolfe islanders are excited over a statement that 92 years ago, the government leased the island from the Mohawk Indians for 99 years and that as the lease will expire at the end of seven years, the Indians can claim the land, and if not oust the present occupants from their homes and farms, put them to a great deal of trouble. A party who claims to know, says the Island will not revert to the Indians, they having received compensation from the government for the land. This contention, however, is disputed by others who say that the only island that is free in this respect is Howe Island.
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Sacket's Harbor -
Capt. A. Perry, our alderman of the first ward, has seven hens and since Oct. 13, to date he had 673 eggs from them.
Antwerp-
Joseph A. Faichney, the talented artist of Antwerp, will remove to Lowville about May 1st.
The concert given by the Citizens' Band, last Tuesday evening, was one of the finest entertainments ever given in this town. The trio by Miss Lucy Wiggins and Messrs. Wright and Haywood, and the recitation by Miss Grace Gates were heartily received. The vocal solo by Miss Dora Bulkley was worthy of special mention. The cornet duet by Messrs. Proctor and McVeigh was splendidly executed. The last scene, the anvil chorus, was very showy. The stage was all aglow with colored lights and the anvils chimed in so nicely with the music of the band that the listener was fairly captivated. The band received endless praise by the music lovers who attended, and they may be sure of a full house should they favor us again. The proceeds were about $70.
Carthage-
Philip Hull of W. Carthage, will start on an extended trip to England, his native country, next month. Dr. Charles Hull will accompany him and will spend most of his time in the hospitals of London.
Moses Barrett has started a boot and shoe store in the Boss Block on State Street.
Plessis-
The wife and little daughter of Rev. M. E. Grant of Holland Patent, are visiting Mrs. G's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Ellis of this village.
Tremaine's Corners-
A notary public is needed here. Who is to be our new postmaster?
There is some talk of connecting this place with Rodman by telephone.
Belleville-
The widow of Dexter Craver died at her niece's, Mrs. Samuel Hicks, last Wednesday and the funeral took place Friday. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery beside her husband who died many years ago. She was here visiting friends and was taken sick. Her home was with her son in Onondaga County.
Philadelphia-
M. E. Aldrich has received notice from the Post Office Department at Washington., that there is due him on salary as Postmaster, $202.
Galloup Island-
All regret the loss of our neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Winnie Hovey, who have recently taken up their residence at Henderson.
Theresa-
F. D. Parker is making the Boston Rocker Seats for A. N. Brittan & Son at their chair factory.
W. A. Johnston is the happy father of a bouncing boy.
Herbert Smith and his new married bride, of Point Peninsula, are in town as guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Sheley.
Point Peninsula-
Tuesday, April 7 was the first day that gave any promise of spring. The bright warm sunshine, balmy air and cloudless sky made an ideal wedding day. Such was the unanimous opinion of the merry party of wedding guests assembled in the parlors of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnes, to witness the marriage of their daughter, Mary E. to Mr. Herbert H. Smith of this place. The rare personal attractions of the bride was displayed to advantage by a beautiful and becoming costume of silk and lace. Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt acted in the capacity of groomsman and bridesmaid. After a brief wedding ceremony, which transformed the winsome maiden we have known and loved, into Mrs. Herbert H. Smith, the friends present crowded around to express their warmest wishes for the future happiness of the newly made husband and wife. Shortly afterward a bountiful repast was served...The bridal party left by the 4:57 P.M. train for Watertown on an extended wedding tour...
Alexandria Bay-
Our skating rink is progressing finely. The ice below the lighthouse is still good. A number of ducks have been killed in this vicinity.
Sterlingville-
But little maple sugar has been made here as yet.
Sackets Harbor -
Sam Conlin is a candidate for the Custom House. He says the suit will have to be altered but that won't cost much.
Plessis-
Rev. A. L. Smith, the new Methodist minister, preached to the people Sunday morning and evening and is well received by the people here.
The remains of Mrs. Catharine, wife of Rev. F. Freeman, were brought from her home near Alexandria Bay for burial in Plessis Cemetery the 6th of this month. Mrs. Freeman had long been a sufferer from a heart difficulty and this winter was afflicted with a severe attack of pneumonia. ...
Evans Mills-
D. J. Chadwick, the popular landlord of the Chadwick House, will give a social dance at the above named hotel on Thursday evening, April 23rd, good music will be in attendance and a pleasant time will be enjoyed by all who attend.
Henderson-
Rev. D. L. Fisher from Canton will preach a sermon to the sailors on Sunday next at 11 A.M. at the Universalist Church.
Sterlingville-
The funeral of the late Patrick Cane, Sr., was held from St. Mary's Church on Thursday last.
Black River-
A very pleasant event occurred Tuesday, the 14th inst., at the residence of Mrs. Lucy Taylor, of this place, in the marriage of Miss Lottie M., daughter of Mrs. Taylor and W. Mead, of Brownville. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Clark, in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends of the contracting parties. After congratulating the happy couple, the company sat down to a sumptuous wedding feast, the merits of which were fully discussed and enjoyed. The numerous present were beautiful, valuable and useful evincing the high appreciation and regard of their host of friends, who unite in the wish that their after life may be crowned with happiness and success.
Clayton-
The death of Mrs. Charles Cero was very much of a surprise and unexpected to friends in Clayton. Mrs. Cero has been ill about four weeks.
Lorraine-
Jennie Bateman seems to be ahead in raising lambs. From 19 sheep she has raised 32 lamps, all doing well...
Antwerp -
W. E. A. Faichney moved to Gouverneur last week.
Arthur L. Lynde and bride returned to this village last Saturday.
Johnson Bros. of Watertown, display some elegant photographs in the window of A. A. Fairbanks of this village.
Adams-
Mr. Wm. King had a severe stroke of paralysis last week and is still confined to the house. The shock affected both legs and caused an impediment in his speech.
Miss Theresa Wright has just completed a bed quilt containing 3,358 pieces.
Rossie-
The church of St. Patrick, Rossie,w as well filled with the people of the town and vicinity, who came to pay by their presence and prayers, honor and respect to the memory of Richard Dugan, whose funeral took place the 13th inst. A requiem mass for the departed soul was sung. ...
Gore-
Our school has commenced. It is taught by Miss Jessie Collins.
Alexandria Bay -
A. D. and Wm. Joles of Alexandria Bay, cut and split 201 cords of 16 inch wood in 20 days.
Capt. Will Visgar is fitting out his steam yacht R. P. Flower.
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Briefs-
Wm. Fuller of Adams Centre, father of Harrison Fuller, died Monday morning.
Stillman Whittier of Depauville, died Friday evening. He was an old and respected citizen.
Mrs. Pharcellus Roberts of Felts Mills, died Sunday, from an overdose of morphine. She was age 27.
Dan Mace, the well-known trotting horse driver, who for many years stood at the head of his profession, is dead.
Archibald Reed, formerly of St. Lawrence Co., died at Dallas Centre, Scotland on April 6. His wife and four children survive him. He was the father of Mrs. C. C. Cummings of this city.
A telegram was received Monday morning, stating that Homer A. Barnes, formerly an attorney in Carthage, had died at Bay City, Michigan. He leaves a wife and three children, residents of Carthage.
At a farewell reception given in this city to Rev. M. R. Webster of the State Street, M. E. Church, he was presented with an elegant silver service of ten pieces by the members of his congregation.
In the month of February, there were 216 railroad accidents in this country, in which 44 persons were killed and 250 injured. As compared with Feb. 1884, there was an increase of 106 accidents, of 22 persons kill and 100 injured.
Mr. Chas. V. Clark of this city, the well-known vocalist, was married Thursday afternoon at Copenhagen, to Miss Stella Corbin of that village. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's father, and also by the bride's father, the Rev. Mr. Corbin.
Deforest Orvis was shot and killed by a companion named Porter while hunting ducks in the Sandy Creek marsh on Saturday. Orvis was in a position in advance of Porter and raised up just as the latter discharged his gun, receiving the entire charge in the back of his head.
Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at St. Patrick's Church, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives, H. G. Major of Naugatuck, CT, formerly of this city, and Miss M. A. Leonard, were united in marriage by Rev. Father Carahan. The groomsman was Michael Leonard, and the bridesmaid was Miss G. E. Cavanaugh. Mrs. Pimeau presided at the organ.
Mrs. Sage's Will -
Sarah M. D. Sage, who died April 4, 1884, was the widow of the late Wesley Sage, and at the time of her death resided on Holcomb Street in this city. The only relative entitled to her property (which amounted to some $5,000 or $6,000) had she died without making a will, was her brother, E. A. Northam, of Ogdensburg. Mrs. Sage, however, made a will bearing date, Feb. 27, 1884, by which she gave all her property, real and personal, to the Park Presbyterian College at Parkville, MO., except a little household furniture and further provided for the erection of a baptismal font in the Presbyterian Church at Morristown in memory of her parents. The will was contested by her brother on the ground of incompetency, and the matter was finally submitted to Surrogate Scott last week, and he entered a decree establishing the instrument as a valid will of real and personal property.
Sudden Death - A. M. Kenyon Found Dead in his Store
The citizens of Watertown were shocked Thursday morning to hear of the sudden death of A. M. Kenyon...At about 9:30 Wednesday evening, Mr. Kenyon, proposed to his clerk, Will Keating, that they close up the store and go home so as to come down early in the morning and clean the store. Mr. Kenyon put on his overcoat and made preparations to leave. In the meantime the clerk, who boards with Mr. Kenyon, left the store and went to the house. As Mr. Kenyon, had not arrived at 12 o'clock, his wife called Mr. Keating and told him he had better go down to the store and see what the trouble was. He found Mr. Kenyon sitting in a chair with his overcoat on, insensible. He immediately sent word to Mrs. Kenyon, and also to Dr. Low, who came shortly afterward. The doctor tried in vain to arouse him. He died about 1 o'clock and the cause of death is supposed to be apoplexy.
Mr. Kenyon was born in the United States, but removed with his parents to Mallorytown, Canada, when a child. In a few years he came to this city and entered the store then owned by Winslow & Candee as a clerk...He has been married twice. His first wife was Miss Maria Yendes of Burrs Mills who died in 1875, leaving one son, George. He married his second wife, Mrs. Dr. Lemire, in 1876, who survives him. By this union, one daughter, Blanche, was born to them and she is now eight years of age. Mr. Kenyon was prominent in Masonic circles and belonged to the lodge in this city.
Briefs-
Farmers about Carthage are paying from $20 to $25 per month for help, and find it a difficult matter to get hands at that price.
Charles Gardner, a well known liveryman of this city, made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide Saturday by hanging. He was under the influence of liquor.
Mr. Ephriam Becker died suddenly, Friday night, at his home in Natural Bridge, age about 70 years. He was born and passed nearly his entire life in the town of Wilna.
C. B. Bowers' bus line will start on its routes on schedule time, Monday, May 4. Twenty tickets for one dollar can be had at the Bowers House at Frank L. Baker's ticket office, Paddock Arcade. The fare charged on the bus will be 6 cents.
Personal-
Fred A. Baldwin, of this city, was admitted to the Bar at the General Term held in Utica, Friday. He was one of ten successful applicants out of 19 who applied...
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Theresa-
W. D. Chapman is having a new skiff built. Tommy Comstock of Alexandria Bay, is the builder.
J. M. Mahoney, the leader of the Theresa Cornet Band, received last week a new E flat cornet, from the factory of J. W. Peppers, at Philadelphia. It is a beauty.
The many friends of S. P. Chapman congregated at his residence on Wednesday, April 22d and gave him a happy surprise, it being his 59th birthday. A very enjoyable time was had by all....Warm sugar was served in the evening, after which the company departed for their several homes...
Belleville-
Mr. Gaylord of Stamford, NY has come to live with his son, Prof. H. A. Gaylord.
Mrs. Daniel Chapman has returned from Potsdam, NY where she was called to see her brother, George Covey, who was ill. He died last Wednesday.
The Baptist Society surprised Rev. M. B. Comfort and wife Saturday afternoon. It was the 19th anniversary of their marriage.
Clayton-
The remains of Charles Roberts who died here yesterday were taken this morning via Morristown to Napanee, Ontario.
Philadelphia-
Chauncey Hall died Thursday evening, April 23d, age 70 years, 15 days.
Tremaine's Corners-
News has reached us of the death of Mr. S. J. B. Watson of Montague, Michigan. Mr. Watson was formerly a resident of the county...Deceased was the brother of Mrs. David Cole of this place.
Plessis-
Joel Dayton, an old and respected citizen, died at his home Saturday night. Deceased had been a great sufferer for nearly two years, yet his death came suddenly. His daughter, Mrs. Jason Wood of Philadelphia, was assisting in caring for him. Mr. Dayton leaves a widow, who has cared for him the most of the time alone, with much patience and is deserving of sympathy. Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Wood, with Mr. Henry Dayton of LeRay, and two sons in the West, comprised his family.
Lorraine -
A. J. Dempster has received a pension of $400.
Many here were pained and many faces sorrowful in this community on Thursday last, when P. M. Brown received the sad tidings that his sister, Mrs. Ada Knight, was dead. She died in Burgh Hill, Trumbull Co., Ohio, April 30, 1885 at 45 years, 3 months, 8 days. She was born in Lorraine, January 2,2 1840, and lived here during childhood, attended school at Adams and Fairfield, was married soon after the close of the war to Dr. Joseph Knight and removed to Burgh Hill where she has lived since. She leaves a husband and one son, age 16 years, three sisters: Mrs. Chamberlain of Rochester, NY; Mrs. Hare of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and Mrs. Goodwin of Norwich, NY; four brothers: Moses in Cleveland, Ohio, Chas. B. in Decatur, Michig., and Aaron and Philo M. In Lorraine. She was a fond mother, a good wife and a loving and beloved sister. She was a daughter of Moses Brown, who died 32 years ago and a niece of Levi H. Brown of Watertown. She was a member of the Baptist Church and led an exemplary Christian life.
Henderson-
The sugar social of the Woman's Relief Corps passed off very nicely on Saturday evening. The Henderson Cornet Band added some of their fine music on the occasion.
Gore-
It seemed quite like old times to hear Elder White preach once more.
Natural Bridge-
James Burns has purchased the steam saw mill built by Marion Blanchard.
Theresa-
Miss May Soper is teaching in Perch Lake District.
Black River-
Dexter & Scott have started up their chair business once more.
Clayton-
The ferry between here and Gananoque commenced running today. We are again connected with Canada.
Alexandria Bay -
J. C. Patterson is the happy father of a bouncing boy.
Our skating rink will be opened the first of June. Music will be furnished by the A. B. C. Band.
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Briefs-
M. B. Hill's hatchery at Clayton has brought out 200,000 trout during the past winter.
Monday the work of extending telephone lines from the Watertown exchange was resumed and Barnes Corners, Cape Vincent, Clayton and many other points will be put in the circuit.
James Wait, a much respected citizen residing on the road to Ox-Bow, died Friday night, after a lingering illness, age 79. The deceased was a cousin of D. C. Wait, and the father-in-law of Smith Bellinger, of Antwerp.
Richard Davis of Cape Vincent, and Miss Minnie J. Burns were married last Wednesday morning in St. Patrick's Church, Rev. Father Glenn performing the ceremony. After a wedding tour through the west the young couple will reside in Cape Vincent.
A very happy event took place Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams of Chaumont, it being the marriage of their daughter, Miss May, to George Warren, son of Collector Warren of Cape Vincent. The knot was tied by Rev. J. R. Cosgrove in his usual good style, in the presence of a few friends and relatives.
A complaint was received by the State Board of Health Monday from Adams, where it is alleged that a dangerous nuisance exists in a cistern and the local Board will not abate it for fear of offending a wealthy landlady. The letter states that the drinking water is contaminated by the bodies of dead dogs and other animals. A "large taxpayer" who signs the complaint says the village Board is inactive.
At the Special Term of Supreme Court held at Watertown on Monday of last week. judgment of divorce was granted by Justice Williams in favor of Emily Utley against Clarence E. Utley, and also an order directing the custody of their infant child to the plaintiff in the suit. These parties formerly lived in Adams. The divorce was obtained by P. C. Maxon, as attorney for the plaintiff.
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County Court-
The Court of Sessions will be held here in May, beginning on the 11th of that month. Among the criminal cases will be that of one Wilcox, an ex-soldier, who is charged with assault in the first degree on Robert Baker, a shoemaker. It is charged that Wilcox laid in wait for Bobby late one night in November last, when the latter was on his way home from his work, and brought a club down with great force on the unfortunate cobbler's cranium, but not with sufficient force to disable him--and the highwayman lit out without completing his job which was that of robbery. The punishment is very severe with crimes of this character.
John Coulter will also be tried for burglary in the third degree. He is charged with feloniously entering a hen-coop and wringing the necks of diverse chickens.
Simon G. Frazier, indicted for robbery second degree, will be tried. Knocking a fellow board down at the Walsh Block, and making off with his pocketbook is Simon's alleged offense.
Oscar J. Woodward of Mannsville, is to be tried for false pretenses, and Thaddeus Vallat of this city for selling liquor without a license.
Licenses Granted - The new Board of Excise met Monday in the Common Council chambers for the first time. Geo. P. Bretch was made chairman and Frank L. Baker clerk. The meeting was very harmonious and the proceedings were free from discussion....The following were the prices fixed for this year:
Hotels - $100.00
Storekeepers - $100
Ale and Beer - $85.00
Forty-seven licenses have been granted this year against 55 last year, although the fees remain unchanged. The Board adjourned to meet again Wednesday morning, when the licenses will be ready for delivery on payment of the fee.
Briefs-
Bowers' bus began its trips last week. It promises to be well patronized.
At Cape Vincent, licenses have been granted to eight hotels, three stores and two saloons.
The 35th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Cleghorn, of Hermon, was celebrated Friday appropriately.
Mr. Thomas Comstock of Alexandria Bay, has saved over fifty lives. He is styled the "champion lifesaver of the St. Lawrence."
Miss Minnie Francis died of diphtheria at the home of her aunt, Mrs. William Fredenberg, in Croghan, Tuesday evening, age 18. She was sick only a few days.
Warren P. Wright of Sandy Creek who has been spending the winter in Florida for his health, died in Washington on his way home. He was formerly senior member of the marble works firm of Wright, Sherman & Ward at Sandy Creek.
Mrs. Diana Richardson, colored, died in Jordan, Tuesday, age 108. She was born in this State and remained in bondage until slavery was abolished in New York State. Her health has been good until within the last year, and her mind has been clear until within one week.
At the annual meeting of the lot owners of the North Watertown Rural Cemetery Association, held Wednesday evening, Wallace W. Starkweather, George R. Carpenter and Fred S. Walts, were elected trustees; H. D. Goodale, secretary and treasurer and Edgar A. Roseboom, superintendent.
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Theresa-
John McCullough died this morning. Mr. Will McCullough and wife of Gouverneur, were in town last week visiting his brother, who lies at the point of death.
Plessis -
Rev. Joseph Brown of Evans Mills preached to his congregation in the Presbyterian Church Sunday.
The funeral of Jacob Ebblie, of Orleans, was held in the Presbyterian Church April 28th. Mr. Ebblie had been a resident of this town many years and a member of the church from which he was buried, and had many warm friends among his old neighbors. He leaves a widow and several sons.
Lorraine-
Henry Edelman and wife rejoice. It is a girl and weights 9 pounds.
James Dolan, of Watertown, has been ordered to organize a G. A. R. Post here May 20.
Barnes Corners-
Dr. A. L. Nichols has sold his house and lot to John Robbins and expects to start for Denison, Iowa this week, where he will reside. The doctor will be missed, but we wish him success.
Wm. Rankin has completed his new blacksmith shop and is again at work.
Rossie-
Wm. Lavine is doing a large business in butchering and also in teaching music.
Sterlingville-
Adison Essington was presented with a fine, healthy daughter on Saturday.
Belleville -
Dr. and Mrs. Thurston G. Packer of Syracuse, NY are in town as they were called here by the death of his sister, Mrs. Barney, of Adams.
This vicinity was startled to hear of the death of Mrs. Eunice Packer Barney, which occurred at Adams Wednesday night after two days illness. The disease was fatty degeneracy of the heart. She was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Green Packer, and was born near this village Dec. 7, 1830 and was married to Mr. John B. Barney on June 28, 1859. They lived here until a few years ago, when they moved to Adams. She was an active member of the Baptist Church for forty years and will be greatly missed by the church and society. Three sisters and a father have crossed the river of death before her. She leaves a husband, an aged mother, a sister, two brothers and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, Rev. M. B. Comfort, of this place, preaching the sermon from the text "She hath done what she could."
Antwerp-
A & E. Copley started their saw mill last Thursday. They have all of their logs in the pond and are taking advantage of the high water.
Natural Bridge-
The diphtheria which had abated for some time, has again broken out and there are a few cases in town. Mrs. A. Donely's recovery is very doubtful. G. Baker has two cases in his family. With some, the disease seems to assume a very mild form.
On Thursday last we learned with sorrow of the death of Andrew Nichols, formerly a resident of this place.
Briefs-
Freddie Guntsman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Guntsman, died Friday, age about three years. This is the second child they have lost in the past two months. They have the sympathy of their wide circle of friends.
The May has filed with the City Chamberlain the following appointments for Police Commissioners for this city: Smith T. Woolworth, William J. Shepard, Addison M. Farwell and Eugene C. VanNamee.
Another very pleasant occurrence took place in Chaumont Wednesday morning, at the residence of W. Crumb, it being the marriage of his daughter, Miss Olivia, to Nelson E. Ingerson of Cape Vincent, Rev. J. A. Cosgrove officiating.
Mrs. J. E. Cunningham died suddenly and mysteriously at Baldwinsville Friday. She remained in bed in the morning, and it is alleged that Cunningham left the house cursing, and saying that she was drunk. Shortly after ten o'clock she died while her young son was wetting a cloth to put on her head.
The commission appointed to inquire into the lunacy of Joseph Lafountain, of Kesseville, has declared him sane. Lafountain recently obtained a pension of over $1,900. He is 88 years old and been a town pauper for 25 years. He is the father of 28 children, the youngest being six weeks old.
Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the home of the bride, No. 141 Main Street, occurred the marriage of John A. Bell and Miss Ella G. Robbins, both of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Reese in the presence of a number of relatives and invited friends of the happy couple. They were the recipients of a number of handsome presents. Mr. and Mrs. Bell left on the evening train for Montreal, Quebec and other places of interest.
Of Importance to Clergymen:
The Assembly, last Tuesday, passed a bill introduced by Mr. Arnold making it a misdemeanor for any clergyman to marry a couple, either of whom is under eighteen years of age, unless the consent of the parents or guardian of such person is given. The bill provides for fine or imprisonment of the guilty clergyman, or both, and otherwise obstructs a source of income which many clergymen have learned to look upon as a bonanza.
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Theresa-
Hereafter, all pedlars peddling in this village will have to pay a license for doing the same.
John McCulloch died at the residence of his mother in this village, on Monday, May 10th, age 22, of consumption. He had been going into a decline for the past two years, but kept at his work until a few weeks ago, when he took a severe cold and was confined to the house until he died. He was a member of the order of Good Templars, and also a member of the Theresa Fish and Game Club. His funeral was largely attended at the Methodist Church on Tuesday, Rev. Mr. Brooks officiating, assisted by Rev. S. E. Brown of Pulaski. The Good Templars and the Fish and Game Club attended the funeral in a body, headed by the Theresa Cornet Band, Rev. Mr. Brown reading the burial service of the Good Templars at the grave. The deceased was an honest, upright young man and had won the respect of everybody, so that he had a large circle of friends who deeply mourn his loss. Notice followed by a tribute from St. John's Lodge No. 10, I. O. G. T. of Theresa.
Belleville-
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Nettie C. Hunting to Mr. Lister of Boston, June 2d.
Mrs. Sarah Brimmer, the wife of James E. Packer, died at Brookfield, MO., May 11, age 36. She formerly lived here and was a daughter of Jacob Brimmer of Adams. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. Mr. Packer is a brother of Mrs. John B. Barney whose I spoke of last week.
Mrs. William Tamblin, a sister of V. C. Warriner, died at Lincoln, Neb. a few days since. It will be remembered that her husband died but a few weeks ago.
Carthage-
Invitations are now out announcing the marriage of Mr. Mansfield Gardener, of Plansville, and a former bookkeeper of Mr. P. Mason, to Miss Ada Brown, at the bride's residence in W. Carthage, Wednesday, May 27th.
Worth-
Mrs. Walts lost a child 12 years old last week, with scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is raging in the Cady District.
Natural Bridge-
G. Baker has lost a child by diphtheria. The family has the sympathy of all in their sad affliction.
Antwerp-
Joseph A. Faichney, Antwerp's talented artist, will move to Watertown instead of Lowville as reported. We wish him success in his new field of labor.
The grand opening of the skating rink occurred last Saturday eve, the floor and skates are first class. A first class orchestra was in attendance.
Plessis-
The remains of the late E. B. Swan, of Adams, were brought here for burial Saturday. Mr. Swan was for many years a resident of this town and was held in esteem as an honest, conscientious church member and a substantial farmer. His death is a severe blow to his children to whom he was ever a kind father. Especially is sympathy expressed to the daughter, who has shared the changes and vicissitudes of life with him to his latest moment.
Lorraine-
Everybody is requested to come and assist in fixing up our cemetery on Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28.
Sackett's Harbor-
Mrs. Evans, better known to all as grandma Evans, called on your scribe Thursday last. She had walked from her house, about two miles from the village, and came into the house as sprightly as a girl of 16. It was grandma Evans' ninetieth birthday...
Theresa-
Game Constable Morval last week captured two large fish nets, one from Muscalonge Lake and one from Moon Lake. He brought them to the village and burned them on the Public Square.
A resolution from the Theresa Fish and Game Club in memory of John H. McColloch, who died May 11, 1885...
Antwerp-
The Post Oliver McAllister, G. A. R. accompanied by a good many of our citizens attended memorial services at Philadelphia last Sunday evening by Rev. Thomas Williams, assisted by Rev. S. M. Warn.
A large crowd attended the rink last Saturday evening, and the music from the orchestra was fine. The boys who keep diaries ought to keep track of the number of times they fall down at the rink.
Natural Bridge-
Chicken pox is quite prevalent among children here.
Much credit is due to our young folks for kindly placing flowers and wreaths of evergreens on the graves of those who died with diphtheria.
Miss Mary Baker, daughter of George Baker of Diana, died the 23d inst. of diphtheria age 17. Much sympathy is express to the bereaved parents. There are three more cases in the family.
Richard Palmer has lost a boy by diphtheria. He died Sunday night. The disease seems to be spreading.
Evans Mills-
Died at her residence in Evans Mills, April 11, 1885, Mrs. Alice Alexander, daughter of Philip and Amelia Hoover, age 22 years, 6 months, 17 days. Followed by a memorial poem.
Philadelphia-
Michael O. Berry has a violin in his possession which was made in the year 1724.
Constable Guthrie arrested Wm. McCutchion, the man charged with burning George Clock's house last winter. He was tried before Justice B. F. Brown and held. Constables Guthrie and Thirster arrived in Watertown at 3 A.M. Sunday morning with him.
Cape Vincent-
Daniel Fitzgerald, Sr. of Grenadier Island, died of heart disease Friday night.
Clayton-
The remains of Mrs. Charles Calder, of Chicago, were brought here last Saturday for interment.
Tribute of Respect-
A resolution of Respect at the regular meeting of Steadfast Lodge No. 723, I. O. of G. T., Brownville, for the death of their esteemed brother and friend, Dr. William P. Massey...
Obituary-
Capt. D. S. Bosworth, who for many years was a resident of this county and city, died at his home at Ames, Iowa, Monday, May 11. He was born 13 March 1823 in this county. He was educated in the public schools of this locality and after the close of his studies he engaged for several years in farming, which business he relinquished for mercantile pursuits. On the 21st of November 1850, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Ann Tripp (his bereaved consort, and daughter of Rev. William Tripp of Rodman, NY) with whom he lived in all the sweet relations of home until the hour of his death. The deceased enlisted in 1863 in Co. I of the 10th NY Heavy Artillery and served until 1866 with great valor and consequent rapid promotion.
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Briefs-
Prof. Oren Root, for 50 years professor of mathematics at Hamilton College at Clinton, died Friday night.
The Young Men's Driving Park is very lively just now. Mr. Sargent, the manager, has thirteen horses in training. All of them are trotters and good ones. More stable room will be required to accommodate those that are to be in training this season. Mr. Sargent will show a St. Julien out of some of them before the season is over. The bus runs to the Park often, so as to accommodate those who wish to see the flyers worked out.
Mrs. W. Wort Rice died at her home in Petoskey, Michigan, Monday May 18 after a short illness. Mr. Rice and family removed from Carthage to Michigan only a few weeks ago. Mrs. Rice was a daughter of the late Norman Gowdy of Lowville. Her mother and one sisters, Mrs. Howes, still reside there, and another sisters, Mrs. Henry Hareford, in Watertown. She leaves a husband and five children.
Briefs-
John D. Mills, for many years a conductor on the R. W. & O. Railroad, died at Adams Sunday, of consumption, age 37. The deceased was popular and highly respected. He leaves no family.
M. O. Berry of Philadelphia, has in his possession a violin 161 years old. It is of German manufacture, and bears the following inscription in German characters: "Hermanna Heinhl Thomas, Lilius Feeit; Anno 1724"
Amos Rice of Lowville, who had been in poor health during the winter, died at his residence Thursday evening, age 84...He leaves three sons and three daughters to mourn his loss.
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Antwerp-
Miss Hattie Copley returned last week from Boston, where she has been taking painting lessons.
James G. Hunt returned home last week from the Brooklyn Medical College. He was greeted by many of his old friends.
The last of the big drive of logs reached here Saturday. Most of the men were discharged here and there were lively times here Saturday afternoon.
Barnes Corners-
Trout fishing is in order. About 25 or 30 of Watertown's sportsmen passed through this village enroute for the home of the speckled beauties.
Lorraine-
Daniel Caulkins age 93, is quite feeble.
Alonzo Brown and sons have bought the Sabin Baker farm of 163 acres. Consideration $3,250. Very cheap.
The Lorraine Telephone Co., is doing finely. They sent 92 messages last month. Four poles between here and Adams were struck by lightning last week and John Allen wants Dr. Franklin to arise and tame it.
Belleville-
Seward Littlefield is putting up his photographic gallery.
We regret to hear of the severe illness of Mrs. Levi Johnson of Galloup Island.
Natural Bridge-
The misses Sterling closed their school for one week on account of so much sickness in town.
Marshal music was furnished by H. D. Clark and L. W. Nichols at Harrisville, Decoration Day. H. D. Clark is the finest snare drummer in the vicinity.
Many a face was saddened and many a heart was sorrowful at the announcement of the death of May Palmer, daughter of Richard Palmer, who died of diphtheria May 30, age 17 years.
George Palmer of Penn., was called home by the death of his brother, Willie, who died before his arrival. But soon after, death came again and robbed their home, taking May, a loving and accomplished young lady. The grief stricken parents have much sympathy.
Cape Vincent-
On account of the bad state of the weather Saturday the memorial services were postponed until Sunday and then it rained until about an hour before the time was fixed for the services and then it cleared and was pleasant. They marched to the different cemeteries headed by the Cape Vincent Cornet Band.
Family Re-Union-
On the 20th inst., at the old homestead in the town of Brownville was celebrated the 80th birthday of Archibald Sternberg. Mr. Sternberg purchased and moved upon the above named premises from Montgomery County in the spring of 1835. The country was then new and the farm purchased by him was a heavily timbered wilderness containing about 140 acres with but few acres under cultivation. But in the course of time, Mr. Sternberg manged by industry and economy to remove the forest as well as the mortgage from the premises, and it is now developed into one of the finest farms in the town. On June 6th, 1876, the wife and life companion of Mr. Sternberg was called from this life to enjoy the rewards of a faithful wife and loving mother in a better world than this; since which time Mr. S. has sold the hold homestead to his son-in-law, A. L. Grant, who now resides upon it. They had reared to manhood and womanhood a family of eight children, six of whom are now living and were all present. It was a family re-union and gathering of all the children now living and their families, and the matter and manner of conversation was such as would recall into vivid recollection youthful scenes and olden times. It was a very enjoyable as well as memorable occasion. The table was spread and the bounteous repast prepared by Mrs. A. L. Grant, and her skill in the culinary art, as displayed on that occasion, was beyond criticism. Mr. S. retains his physical and mental faculties in a remarkable degree for a man of his age. His erect figure and elastic step would indicate that he was a man of fifty rather than four score years, and that he may live to be a centenarian is the wish of his many friends.
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Martin, Texas, May 30-The surrounding country for several miles from Brazos River is entirely submerged. The river is still raising and has attained a height unknown for 40 years. The damage to all kinds of crops will aggregate fabulous amounts. Much livestock was lost. Communication with many farm houses within five miles of the river can only be had by boats.
Gen. Grant's Condition -
New York, June 1 - General Grant, said Dr. Douglas on leaving his house this morning, had a pretty fair night, sleeping in snatches and waking to apply a lotion to to relieve the pain in his throat. He is a little easier but suffers very much as the disease progresses, though he is apparently improved in his general condition. The General spent a comparatively quite day, but suffered considerable pain. He did not go out.
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On the Lake and River-
Four men were fined Saturday morning for illegal fishing in Canadian waters. Mr. Pool of Grenadier Island, was the informant.
Antwerp-
Mrs. Wm. Allen, an aged and highly respected lady, lies at the point of death at her home with dropsy on the heart.
Theresa-
A. E. Carpenter took the first prize on Thursday last in catching the largest muscalonge. Norman Gurge took the second and Brate Nichols the third. Fred Westcott caught a 14 pound muscalonge on Thursday last.
Died at his residence in Fishers Landing on Thursday, May 7 of heart disease, Mr. Robert Tom. The deceased was a member of C. K. 10th NY Heavy Artillery of the late war and served faithfully for three years, but had been in poor health ever since. The funeral was largely attended at Omar, on Sunday, the 10th, Rev. Seymour, of LaFargeville, officiating. The family wish to express their thanks to their neighbors and friends for their kindness to them. Mr. Tom was born in Padston, Cornweall, England and came to this country in 1840.
Depauville-
On the morning of the 3d inst. the inhabitants of Depauville and vicinity were saddened by the announcement of the sudden death of our much esteemed and respected citizen Jacob Wetterhahn. He was 53 years old, a man naturally of great physical force and endurance, and bur for the disease, dropsy, with which he has been suffering for about 18 months and which the best medical aid could not cure, he might have lived yet many years. The immediate cause of his sudden death was dropsy of the heart. Mr. Wetterhahn was a native of Germany. His natural sagacity and ambition to succeed in life, led him to seek for better opportunities than those afforded in his native land. He came to this country about the year 1850 at the age of 29. He was without money in a strange land, dependent upon his own exertions for that prosperity which in future life he obtained. The first few years he engaged as a common laborer upon a farm. Soon after his arrival to this country he was married to a Miss Vandersmith who earnestly engaged with him to prosecute their life efforts to a successful issue. She survives him. They have had born to them ten children, five of whom are living and three are married. Their oldest son, G. C. Wetterhahn is a wholesale milk and butter dealer in New York City. By their united and earnest efforts they had become the owner of 175 acres of land, clear of debt, located about two miles from the village of Depauville. At his death, Mr. Wetterhahn was considered one of the wealthiest farmers in town...The funeral was largely attended at the M. E. Church of Depauville, Rev. J. Helt (German) officiating, assisted by Rev. I. E. Wright, pastor of the M.E. Church of this place. The mourners seats were occupied by a large circle of relatives and friends composed of the substantial and well to do farmers of the town...
Belleville-
Oren S. Potter of Mannsville and Miss Amanda Wood were married at the home of the bride, Thursday evening. They will live here for the present.
It was with sadness that we hear of the death of Mrs. Levi Johnson which occurred at Galloup Island, June 1st. She was a true Christian woman in every sense of the word. Her funeral was held at the home of her daughters, Mrs. Fred Edwards, Tuesday afternoon. Rev. M. B. Comfort preaching the sermon. The remains were laid at rest in Evergreen Cemetery.
Last Tuesday afternoon about 55 relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. B Hunting assembled at their pleasant home in this village to witness the marriage of their accomplished daughter, Nettie C. to Mr. Frederick Lister, of Boston, Mass. The ceremony was very nicely performed by Rev. A. E. Corse, after which a most excellent repast was served and a general good time was had by all. Mr. and Mrs. Lister left on the evening train for their new home. All join in extending them our best wishes. There were a large number of elegant and useful presents and among them were two Florida ducks, cake basket, spoons, oil painting, brass plaque, banners, tidies, plate glass mirror, china and silverware and a good sum of money.
Carthage-
Miss Fannie Hammond, of Port Orange, Florida, who has been visiting relatives in this village for some time, started last week for an extended trip to Europe to spend the summer.
Mr. Jessie Willes is erecting a very fine house on the site of the one destroyed by fire on Church St. It will undoubtedly be the best house in Carthage.
Natural Bridge-
James Shead's new dwelling is being plastered.
Plessis-
Old Mrs. Walter, who lives on the old homestead in the town of Theresa, recently visited her daughters, Mrs. Bianca Augsbury, who lives in this village. During the winter she has pieced eleven quilts, which is doing pretty well for a lady 85 years of age.
Lorraine-
Mrs. John Pitken is expected to speak at the Ladies Missionary Meeting, to be held in Watertown, June 17th, on the subject of educating young ladies to the mission work. A fine essay may be looked for.
Dexter-
W. H. Winn, our photographer, is now taking pictures by the instantaneous process. Those wishing a good picture would do well to give him a call.
Evans Mills-
Considerable damage was done by the wind storm of Sunday night. Fences were blown down, barns unroofed and telephone poles blown down.
The Soldiers Monument arrived Monday and will be erected next week.
Tremaines Corners-
H. C. Spencer is doing a good business in his creamery, making 800 pounds of butter per week.
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Briefs-
S. C. Armstrong of this city, has been appointed as fish and game inspector.
Mrs. Catharine H. Graham, wife of Edward Graham of North Wilna, died June 2, age 41.
The Beebe Concert Company which appears at Washington Hall on the evening of the 23d inst. is composed of Henrietta Beebe, soprano; Mrs. S. Baron Anderson, contralto; Dr. Carl G. Martin, basso, and others of equal eminence in musical circles.
John Genzel's house and barn on the river road, about five miles from Carthage, together with contents, burned a few days ago. The family except a little son was in the field to work, and it is supposed that the little boy ignited the straw in the barn where the fire originated, as he was at play there. The loss is estimated at $1,500.
About 60 relatives, friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. John Crandall, assembled Thursday afternoon and evening at their home near Rodman to extend their congratulations to that respected couple, on the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day. The afternoon was enjoyably spent by many in renewing the acquaintances of their youth.
The Cape Vincent Fire Department is in a flourishing condition. The hooks have elected L. O. Woodruff, foreman; E. C. Kelsey, assistant; C. B. Wood, secretary treasurer. The Engine Company has chosen Wiliard Ainsworth, president; Michael Reff, foreman and James Howard secretary. The department, 80 strong, with the Cape Band, has chartered the steamer Maud and will attend the tournament at Napanee, Ont. June 18. It is also talking very strongly of attending the Firemen's State Convention at Syracuse later in the season.
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New York, June 7 - Eleven cases of small pox were taken to the small pox hospital at Blackwell's Island yesterday. Ten occurred among the passengers on the steamship, Polynesia. The health officers are somewhat apprehensive of an outbreak here on account of the prevalence of the disease at numerous prominent European ports. Every precaution is being taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
The Cholera-
Madrid, June 4 - The Government has granted permission to the physicians to inoculate people with cholera virus. In Algemesi there were in the last half of May 101 new cases and 27 deaths. An outbreak of cholera is reported in several large towns of Valencia. the whole province will probably be quarantined. The richer class have begun to leave. The cholera is increasing at Valencia and 45 percent of those attacked die.
same issue, p. 6:
Birthday Party-
About 20 of the children, grandchildren and other relatives assembled at the house of the veteran Democrat, H. C. Ryel of Barnes Corners on the 31st ult., to celebrate his 78th birthday. All partook of a sumptuous dinner, prepared by his wife. He was presented with some very nice presents.
Tribute of Respect by Three Mile Bay Grange No. 125 on the death of Sister Alice Lott, who departed this life April 5, 1885...
A correspondent in Madrid Spain, says the cholera scare there is exaggerated, and that the disease is only of a mild sporadic form. The Spanish government has prohibited cholera inoculation in districts where the disease had not appeared.
same issue, p. 5:
Will Cholera Come? A prominent physician's conservative view and good advice-
Doctor, there seems to be some dispute about the expected cholera visitation; are you looking for it? we asked one of our active sanitary physicians a few evenings since. "Well," responded the man of medicine, "I certainly hope there will be none, but I don't think it wise to shut our eyes and do nothing till the dreaded disease has actually arrived. According to my belief there will be some cases of cholera here within the next few weeks, and then the extent of its spread and devastation will depend entirely upon our readiness to harbor or suppress it. If everything about our premises is in perfect sanitary order, and every suspicion spot is disinfected and kept disinfected there need be no great alarm; but true disinfectants are not used anything like as universally as they should be, considering the great danger to which we are any day liable."...
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Antwerp-
W. D. Burtis was called home from Gouverneur last Wednesday to attend the burial of his grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Allen.
The funeral of Mrs. Wm. Allen was held Wednesday, June 10th, at her home. Many neighbors and friends gathered to pay their last respect to one who will be greatly missed. She was in her 79th year. Two children survive her: A. A. Allen of this town and Mrs. Wm. Burtis, of this village. She also leaves an aged husband, 86, years old is is in feeble health. They had been married 56 years. For the last year she has been a great sufferer and longed to be released by death. Peace to her memory.
Robert Garnum, an old and respected citizen, died very suddenly of pneumonia at his home in this place Sunday. He is the father of George Garnum of Watertown.
Natural Bridge -
James McIntyre's house, on the Carthage Road, was burned Saturday afternoon, with all its contents, the family being absent at the time. Mr. McIntyre is an industrious farmer and will feel his loss heavily, there being no insurance.
Strawberry pickers have made their appearance.
Belleville-
DeForst Pruyne who has been ill for three years, passed away last Tuesday. I believe dropsy was the cause of his death. He leaves a wife and other relatives to mourn his loss. He was a brother of L. F. Pruyne of Adams.
Evans Mills-
The soldiers monument will be dedicated July 4th, under the auspices of Capt. Chancy Wilkie Post No. 334, G. A. R. H. Clay Hall, department Commander, will be present and deliver an address...
Sterlingville-
The hotel and nearly all of the contents together with the barns and outbuildings, were destroyed by fire on Saturday morning. The fire originated around the bar, which, when the fire was first discovered, was ready to fall into the cellar. The hotel was owned by William Quinn and valued at $1,500; insured for $1,000. It was leased by Joseph Nenning, who had an insurance of $1,000 on the hotel stock and furniture.
Plessis-
J. Putman has had his house repainted.
Norton & Tassay have some handsome carriages for the summer trade.
Childrens day will be observed by the members of the M. E. Sunday School next Sunday having been put over on account of the funeral of Mr. Joseph Petrie, who passed away Friday morning. Mr. Petrie had lived on his farm two or three miles distant from this village many years. He was highly esteemed as a citizen and neighbor, kind in his family, his life was a worthy one. He leaves a widow and several sons and daughters all of whom are gone, but one son and daughter...Rev. F. Freeman of Alexandria Bay, preached the sermon, we hear by request of the deceased.
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Briefs-
Mrs. Abram Tallman of Orleans Corners, died Thursday at the age of nearly 90.
Billy Buell will give one of his celebrated dances at his hotel at Rodman on July 4. A number of people from Watertown will attend.
Moses J. Eames, a prominent resident of Constableville, died Wednesday. He was a member of the pump manufacturing firm, Eames & Bridgman.
Oliver Nestle, of this city, was liberated from the Onondaga Penitentiary Tuesday, and like it so well that he stole a chicken, and Thursday was returned for 100 days.
Nill & Jess new bakery on Factory Square, when completed and in running order, will cost in the neighborhood of $15,000 and will enable this enterprising firm to make bread as well as crackers by machinery, thus reducing the price of the former.
John W. Arthur, who died Wednesday night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. I. Woolworth, State Street, formerly lived at Carthage, having been a resident of this city for a short time. He was the father of H. S. Arthur and Mrs. Woolworth of Watertown and Herbert M. Arthur and Mrs. E. M. Woolworth of Champion, who with his wife, survive him. The deceased was age 66.
Dr. Franklin B. Hough of Lowville, Lewis County, died Thursday morning, age 63 years. He was a voluminous writer of works upon the local history of New York State, including a fine history of Lewis County and was Superintendent of the State censuses of 1855 and 1865. Dr. Hough was also for a number of years Chief of the Forestry Division of the Bureau of Agriculture in Washington. He was actively interested in the Adirondack forest bills and has contributed many papers to the subject of forestry.
An associated press dispatch from Washington received Saturday afternoon announces the appointment of James B. Thompson as postmaster at Alexandria Bay.
Some boys playing in the neighborhood of the dam on Beebee's Island Thursday night discovered the body of a man lying face upwards on the stringers which hold the supports to Knowlton Bros. flume. The alarm was soon given and a crowd congregated. The body was identified as that of Orlin Guest, a well known character about town. After being seen by Coroner Rexford, orders were given for the removal of the body to Ballard and Northam's undertaking rooms. Rexford signed the death certificate as accidental drowning being the cause of death. The body was removed to Officer Miles Guest's residence on Massey Street from whence the funeral was held Saturday.
Madrid, Spain June 22 - Saturday there were 500 new cases of cholera and 200 deaths in Spain. Sunday there were 769 new cases and 359 deaths.
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The French steamer Isere, with the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty on board, arrived in New York Harbor, on Wednesday last. Friday the formal reception ceremonies took place, and it was a great day in New York. Ninety vessels of various kinds went to the anchorage of the Isere and escorted her to Bedlow's Island where the statue is to be placed, upon the pedestal when it is completed...
Briefs-
Smallpox has appeared at Plattsburg. The disease appears to be crossing from Canada.
Rev. D. B. White has returned to his family in Carthage from Utica, where he has been several weeks under treatment in St. Luke's Hospital. His friends had strong hopes that he would be benefited while there, but on his return find him much weaker and emaciated. Little hope is entertained for his recovery.
Another Sudden Death-
Brownville records another sad and very sudden death Tuesday morning. James A. Parker, a well known and highly respected resident of the village, Monday was in his usual health and was busy with his work. He retired feeling well Monday night and nothing occurred until about 1 A.M. Tuesday to waken suspicion that he was enjoying other than his natural rest. At that hour his wife was aroused by a gurgling or choking noise in his throat. She sprang from the bed and lighted a lamp as quickly as possible only to find him dead. Heart disease was the supposed cause. The deceased as about 78 years of age and has been a resident of Brownville for many years. He leaves a wife and family who have the sympathy of the whole community.
same issue, p. 8:
Antwerp-
Mrs. Thomas Garnum lies dangerously ill at her home one mile from this village.
Palmer Ellis, an old resident of this town, died very suddenly at his home Friday evening, June 19th.
The graduating exercises of Ives Seminary, Thursday afternoon, June 18th, were very interesting. ..The graduating class numbered thirteen, six of whom were young ladies, whose tasteful toilets showed what loving and skillful hands could do. ..The valedictory by Miss Clara M. Eastman of Belleville was very appropriately and finely rendered. Prof. Hawkins' farewell to his school was sad and touching in the extreme and will long be remembered by the people of Antwerp, as well as by the students.
Theresa-
Mr. Frank Green died at his home on Pasadena Avenue at Los Angeles Co., California at five o'clock Friday afternoon, June 12th, age 26 years. The deceased was a son of Mr. Milo Green of Adams Center. The family moved to Michigan shortly after the late war. From Michigan after a few years residence they went to Kansas and thence deceased went to Colorado, where he remained until three years ago when he went to Pasadena, California. He was married last year to Miss Minnie Higgins of Los Angeles, who survives him. Deceased as an Odd Fellow...He had been in excellent health until attacked some weeks ago by pneumonia. He was recovering from this, but over exertion brought on a relapse which assumed the dangerous form of quick consumption, and terminated fatally after three or four weeks confinement to his bed. Deceased's father is still a resident of Kansas, but with his family, was opportunely on a visit there in time to share the closing days of his son's life....
Henderson-
H. B. Phelps, proprietor of the New York House of Henderson, was married to Miss Ada Weeks, on June 3d at Syracuse, NY at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. M. A. Peck.
Natural Bridge -
Cards are out for the wedding of Rev. June, pastor of the Universalist Church and Edith Nichols of Hammond, St. Lawrence County.
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