Theresa-
Thursday night, Dec. 31st, was the twentieth anniversary of the marriage of J. E. Boutwell with Libbie Swan. They reside in Pleasant Valley about two miles from the village. The event was celebrated on Thursday evening at the residence of J. E. Boutwell, a large company was present consisting of relatives and friends. In due season the tables were loaded with many luxuries of life. At a given signal all seemed willing and anxious to relieve the tables of their burdens, after which a social chat was enjoyed by all. Music and singing was furnished by the glee club. The presents were numerous and beautiful, consisting in part china sets, glass and silverware. The afternoon and evening was spent in the most pleasant manner and was greatly enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Butwell are very pleasantly situated and their home is always pleasant and merry. At a reasonable hour we separated and went to our several homes all feeling that we had spent a very pleasant evening, all wishing Mr. and Mrs. Butwell a happy New Year and that they may live to enjoy their golden anniversary. No pains were spared by Mr. and Mrs. Boutwell to make the occasion one of the pleasantest. January 4.
Plessis-
New Year's day was enjoyed by us as a day of reunion of relatives, aunts, uncles and cousins at the residence of Sanford George two miles from this village. S. Howe and family of Philadelphia were guests. This branch of the George family was represented with one exception. The meeting was a happy one and the dinner one of our hostess, best which is sufficient praise, and was duly patronized by each one of the party. The wish of all present, is that our host and hostess may live to see many happy New Years.
Mrs. Hutchens of whose sickness you made note last week, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. Harder, Friday. The burial took place Sunday at Orleans Corners. Where the deceased spent many years, in early life. Thus has gone another of the brave true women of earth, a kind mother, whose loss is deeply felt by those she loved.
Mr. Hilon Morrow of Theresa visited his grandparents, Mr. A. P. Ellis and wife, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Augsbury were surprised Monday evening by the appearance of a party of twenty taken possession of their dining room loaded with baskets. It was the tenth anniversary of their marriage which fact their friends remembered the fact and celebrated the day wishing them many happy decades of life.
Mr. James Dillin's house situated about a mile from this village was the scene of a still greater surprise the morning of Dec. 31st. The children of Mr. Lodiwick Dillin of Rodman had issued cards of invitation to their large circle of relatives and a few friends to meet them at their old home (now owned by their son) to celebrate their golden wedding, that being the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage and that being the farm on which they commenced the struggles of the lives of early settlers. The first intimation the parents had of this arrangement was upon their arrival at their old home from a visit with their daughter in Clayton was that of finding their daughter, her husband and family from Greenwich, Washington County, and their son and family from Rodman there to welcome them. Nieces with their husbands nephews with their wives, grand-nieces and nephews swelled the number up to fifty. Mrs. Shaver, an aged aunt was also present and Mr. Harry Dillin and wife, brother and sister of the honored couple were also there...Mr. Dillin's parents were of the earliest settlers being...the second family which moved into the town of Brownville so that from his early years he was inured to hardship. ...The subjects of this item 49 years ago, when they lived in the old log house....January 4.
Sacketts Harbor-
Death has again visited us and taken one of our oldest inhabitants from the town. Thos. Parsons was born in Cornell, England in the eyar 1817, when a young mane he with his parents came to this country in the year 1854, he settled on a farm about two miles from Sackets Harbor, where he lived until his death which occurred on the evening of Dec. 27th, and was buried Dec. 29. The Rev. Mr. Tindell of this place officiating. Mr. Parsons has three brothers living: William Parsons of Ogdensburg, James of California and Richard of Belleville, Ontario. Mr. Parsons was a man well known and respected by all and it will be a long time before the familiar face will be forgotten. He leaves a wife, five daughters and one son to mourn his demise. They are: Mrs. A. Carter, Mrs. James Wilder, Missess Hattie and Maggie Parsons of Sackets Harbor and Mrs. Jas. Mills of Buffalo and Thomas H. of Sackets Harbor.
Cape Vincent-
A larger crowd than usual was here New Year's night to the dances. H. L. Fox had 159 couples and C. A. Jerome 72 couples.
Redwood-
The Rev. Mr. Cross, the Baptist pastor of this place, has been sick for quite a while with consumption hardly able to walk around without help.
Mrs. Patience, wife of the late Benjamin Hutchins formerly of Watertown and Jefferson County, died on Thursday last at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. Harder of Redwood. For some time she has been a patient sufferer from gastric ulcer and gladly welcomed death as relief from earthly care and labors. Mrs. Htuchins had reached the ripe age of 81 years. At an early age, with her husband, she settled in the town of Orleans, later she removed to Iowa but finally came back to Jefferson County to end her days. She leaves a family of eight children, five daughters and three sons. Dr. Hutchens and Mrs. Harder of Redwood, the others residing in the west...She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Orleans. The funeral of the deceased occurred on Sunday morning, the sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Iravers from Orleans...The interment under the charge of S. W. Ballard of Watertown, took place on the old family cemetery at Orleans where she was left to sleep amid the old associations and with the loved friends of her early days. January 4.
Lorraine-
The telephone on East Main St., is now in working order and Jerome can say hello.
Natural Bridge-
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the residence of Mrs. David Pool on Thursday of this week. All are given a cordial invitation.
Evans Mills-
For the year ending December 31, 1885, there was registered in the Town Clerk's office of the town of LeRay: 11 marriages, 45 births and 48 deaths. Of the deaths 2 had attained the age of 88, 5 died between the age of 75 and 85, 1 between 65 and 75, 6 between 55 and 65, 3 between 45 and 55, 2 between 35 and 45, 1 between 25 and 35, 4 between 15 and 25, 11 between 5 and 15 and 13 under 5 years of age...
Supreme Court - County of Jefferson. Ida Bowman Sackett vs George S. Sackett. Action for Divorce...dated 31 December 1885.
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The People of the State of New York, to Zilpha M. Clements, Nelson L. Hungerford, Sarah Call, Willie R. Hungerford, Ellen A. Hungerford, Sophia Hungerford, Julia A. Hungerford Shedd, Mary Cartweright, Harriet Williams, Elizabeth Munsell, Sarah Hungerford, Nelson L. Hungerford, Ellen Loomis, Ella McCarte, Lucia Wilcox, Herbert Hungerford, Marshall S. Hungerford, Israel J. Hungerford, William Hungerford, Henry D. Hungerford, Levi N. Hungerford, Sophronia Tilton, Ada Louisa Page, Bertha Sophronia Coss, Herbert Alfred Cole, Ernest Elton Cole, Clarence Clinton Cole, Mark H. Gill, Zylphia Marilla Chartier, Sarah E. Egbert, Elias B. Hungerford, Simeon Rice Hungerford, Lucretia Barnum, Samantha Hungerford, Angeline Baker, Charles S. Hungerford, Albert C. Kingman, Estella E. Kingman, Wilson E. Kingman, Mary Lucretia Kingman, Simeon H. Brown, Chloe, Lucinda Davis, Henry H. Brown, Mary Elizabeth Pierce, George D. Hoisington, Mariah E. Palmer, Lyman L. Palmer, Eveline Hatch, Caroline Hatch, Frances Brown, Caroline Fanning, Samuel Hatch, Elizabeth Chalker, Catharine Chalker and Charlotte Chalker, constituting all of the next of kin and heirs at law of Demaris E. H. Moore, late of the city of Watertown in the County of Jefferson and State of NY, deceased, send greeting.
Whereas Sophia Hungerford, the executrix named in the last Will and Testiment of the said Demaris E. H. Moore, deceased, has lately applied to have the will proved...on the 25th day of January next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon...Ross C. Scott, Surrogate at Watertown the 2nd day of December 1885.
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Briefs-
Horace Zimmerman of Theresa was examined before Judge Walts last week as to his sanity. He was declared insane and will be taken to the Utica Asylum.
W. Keech, while drilling for a well on Ives Hill, at a depth of 200 feet in the solid rock, struck a stream of remarkable salty water. A gallon of it yielded four ounces of salt nearly as strong as saltpetre.
The examination of Lewis York of Adams, was concluded Wednesday, he being held for burglary in the third degree and grand larceny. He was brought to this city and will be tried in the Supreme Court. Two revolvers, one silver watch, several gold rings, cuff buttons and lockets were found in his possession in a handsome plush box and proved to belong to Mr. Jones of Sackets Harbor.
Rebecca Batterson, colored, died in Little Falls on Monday at the age of 118. She was probably the oldest person in the State. She had seen George Washington on several occasions in the vicinity of Newburg. When she was eight years old, Washington arrived in Hudson, soon after independence was declared, and Aunty "Becky" amused the father of his country by singing a song. For a number of years back she has been unable to walk and for seven years totally blind. About four years ago she was tendered a reception at Cronkhite Opera House, a large number paid the price of admission to see her.
Post Office Appointments:
The following fourth class postmasters have been appointed in Jefferson County: At Brownville, Albert E. Lord; Depauville, Alfred Fox; Dexter, Charles A. Bloom; Smithville, Reuben Leffingwell; Worthville, G. H. Wilcox.
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Obituary
Mrs. Rebecca C. Budd, who died at her home in Carthage on Christmas Day, age 79, was a daughter of William Coffeen, one of the pioneer settlers of this county. She was married to Dr. B. S. Budd in 1827 at her home in Rutland and went from there with her husband to live at Housefille, Lewis County, where he had commenced the practice of medicine, which afterward covered a space of nearly fifty years. Seven children were born to her, one of whom is buried at Muncie, Ind., two at Philadelphia, PA and one in Carthage, all daughters. Her three sons entered the service during the rebellion, though but two returned, one of whom, B. C. Budd, is the chief of Police of Carthage.
Obituary-
William c. Dodge
The Oakland, Cal. Tribune of Dec. 11, says; PRof. William C. Dodge, principal of the Oakland Normal school, died this morning at 3 o'clock of pneumonia. He had been ailding for about six weeks but his malady did not take a dangerous turn until a day or two ago. Prof. Dodge was 70 years of age and was born in Rodman, Jefferson County, NY. He came to this coast in 1850 and engaged in mining operations in Tuolumne County...He came to Oakland 20 years ago and taught at Brayton School for a long time...He leaves a wife to mourn his loss. A son, Frank Dodge, died in 1869, at 29 years of age.
Obituary-
Of the late Mary A. Sawyer of Syracuse, who died in this city last week, the Syracuse Standard says:
Mrs. Mary A. Sawyer, widow of the late Rev. George Sawyer of this city, died Tuesday morning the 29th inst., at the home of her son, Hon. A. H. Sawyer of Watertown, whither she went some six weeks ago on a visit. Mrs. Sawyer had been a resident of Syracuse for about 15 years and for the last six years, since her husband's death, has made her home with her son, George C. Sawyer, of University Avenue. She was born at Alstead, N.H. December 24, 1808 and had reached the ripe old age of 77 years....
Obituary-
Mrs. Eliza Ann Huntington died at the residence of J. Addison Lawyer on Sunday. She was the widow of Dyer Huntington, well remembered as one of the earliest settlers of Watertown, coming to the Black River Country from New Hampshire in 1804 and in subsequent years up to his death in 1851, one of her successful and respected businessmen. She was born at Little Falls on December 25, 1800 and at her last birthday, last Christmas was 85 years of age....Since Mr. Huntington's death, she spent most of her life with Mrs. J. Addison Lawyer, her daughter, and has enjoyed excellent health, until September last when symptoms of heart trouble began to manifest themselves... Two of her children have gone before her; the late Mrs. General S. D. Hungerford and the late George C. Huntington. Two survive her: Mrs. J. Addison Lawyer of this city and Richard H. Huntington of Adams.
Obituary-
Theodore C. Hooker
The news of the death of Theodore C. Hooker at San Antonio, Texas which occurred Thursday last...was a great shock to his many friends in this city. Mr. Hooker had gone there with his mother only a few weeks before an an effort to regain his health. At the time of his death he was 23 years of age..Besides his father and mother, he leaves a number of brothers and sisters. Among them are George S. Hooker and Herald Hooker of this city, Frank Hooker of Chicago and Rev. Sidney Hooker who is with Bishop Brewer in Montana.
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The People of the State of New York to: John B. Hall, Daniel R. Hall, Mary Allen, Nancy North, Harriet Champine, Alice Hall, Jane Thompson, Eliza Dye, William Hall, James Hall and Wells D. Bethel, constituting all persons interested in the estate of Egbert T. Hall, late of the town of Antwerp, Jefferson Co., deceased, as heirs, next of kin, creditors or otherwise, send greeting...you are hereby required personally to be an appear before the Surrogate at Watertown, NY on 9 February 1886 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon...by Ross C. Scott, Surrogate on 19th day of December 1885.
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Resolution of Respect-
A special meeting of Post No. 273, GAR, of Henderson, Dec. 30, 1885, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Edwin B. Kilby departed this life at Henderson, NY Nov. 16, 1885 at the age of 48 years. He was a member of Co. E 10th heavy artillery of NY Vols. in the late war, where in the summer of 1868 he contracted the disease which has kept him in feeble health and finally resulted in his death....
Found dead-
A post mortem examination was held on the body of Richard Trenholm alias Trainor, in this city Monday, by Drs. E. and F. W. Trowbridge and Dr. Sill. The result revealed was that Trenholm died of heart disease. His corpse had been found in the office of Gardner's livery Sunday morning. He had been employed there as a hostler and had been unable to work for some days on account of a bruised foot. Trenholm was a Canadian by birth, 32 years of age and unmarried. His brother, who arrived from Prescott, Ont. Monday noon, returned the same day, taking his remains with him for interment there. No inquest was deemed necessary by Coroner Rexford.
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Lorraine-
Died in Lorraine Jan. 9th, Lucinda M., wife of Asa W. Morrill age 66 years, 7 months and 19 days. Her maiden name was Fields, born in Oneida County. After her marriage with Morrill moved to Oswego County and then to the town where they have resided for 39 years. She was respected by all who knew her. She was a member of the M.E. Church. She mourned the loss of her only son, who fell in the war of the rebellion. She leaves a husband alone and he feels the loss deeply...
The following are some of the names of men and women who were born and raised in this town:
Members of Assembly - Joe Lampson, Aaron Brown, John Boyden, James G. Kellogg and James Gifford.
Ministers-Parley Bown, Eddie Wariner, Anson T. Copeland, Albert Piddock.
Lawyers-John Bently, John Earl, Levi H. Brown, Parley Brown and D. J. Remington.
Teachers-S.B. Bliss, Wm. Barton, Louisa Bentley, Henry E. Allen, General J. W. and L. H. Bishop, F. V. Bishop, Asa b. Copeland, L. S. Pitkin, C. D. Grimshaw, O. L. Shelmindine, Wm. Carpenter, Charles Babcock and many others.
Supervisors-Asa Brown, John Boyden, Loren Bushnell, Elisha Allen, John Gifford, D. J. Redaway, Moses Brown, J. F. Robinson, Parley Brown, Edmund Remington, Philo M. Brown, Samuel T. Tifft, S. Woodard, A. W. Grow, C. C. Moore, E. Pitkin, O. C. Tucker, B. A. Caulkins, F. A. Moore and W. R. Grow.
Physicians-Martin Gillman, John Lyman, Homer Hitchcock.
There are many other men and women who lived here but have gone away, and many are dead. The town has many who went to the war of 1861-65 and one survivor of the war of 1812, Uncle Daniel Caulkins, who was 93 last August.
Belleville-
Fifteen degrees below zero here Friday morning.
Antwerp-
G. M. Weir has moved his barbershop from the basement of the Foster House to the Chapin Block where he will do first class work for his many friends.
Antwerp is noted for its artist talent, visit the store of Jacob Winkler and see the life like crayon of Josas Miller drawn by our young and talented artist, Jacob Winkler. January 11.
Cape Vincent-
Monday morning at 2:30 George Lodi's house was burned to the ground. All the contents but one bed were consumed, and the inmates escaped with barely enough clothing to protect them from the chilling air. There was $600 insurance on the house. The firemen were on hand promptly but the large snow banks prevented their getting there in time to save the property.
Miss Julia Favret and Mr. William Fitzgerald were married at Rosiere, Tuesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Kelly.
Theresa-
William Vandoozen is confined to his bed with disease of the kidneys.
Tremaine Corners-
Married-December 24 at the home of the bride, by Rev. A. J. Cottrell, Mr. Bert Cole and Miss Adelle Newton. They have the well wishes of their many friends here. January 11.
Natural Bridge-
Mrs. Edwin Treadway of Diana is ill and is not expected to survive.
Plessis-
Mrs. Jno. Tahash of this place, is visiting her mother, sister and brother in Bairdstown, Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. Burdict of Greenwich, who came to attend Mr. Dillins golden wedding are at Mr. James Dillins, their little daughter, Georgia being very sick of pneumonia.
Mrs. Curtis, who suffered a severe stroke of paralysis some weeks ago, passed away early last week. She was a worthy woman and will be deeply missed by her many friends and her children will ever mourn the loss of a kind mother.
The burial of a little granddaughter of Mr. Arnold's was held Thursday. January 11.
Alexandria Bay-
The skating party and dance at the rink last Friday evening was a very enjoyable affair. January 11.
I Am Lonely Without Thee-
A fairly long poem occasioned by the death of Ida Hannahs, who departed this life on May 25th, 1885, at 21 years, 3 months and 12 days.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS -
Joel Dayton's Estate - Notice is hereby given according to law, to all persons having claims against Joel Dayton, late of the town of Alexandria, Jefferson County, deceased that they are required to present the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, executor, etc. of the deceased, as his residence in the town of Philadelphia in said County on or before the 1st day of August next. Dated 11 January 1886. /s/ Henry T. Dayton, Executor.
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Briefs-
Lyman Bacon died Friday, age 77 years. MR. Bacon resided in Watertown, a great many years and for a long time carried on the business of a cooper here. He was a member of Joe Spratt Post, GAR and greatly respected.
There was a trial of speed on the Henderson pond at Smithville one day last week between Ed. Wheeler's black mare "Lady May" and "George B." driven by J. W. Ivory, in which "Lady May" came in victorious winning $10.
Obituary-
E. E. Barrett, who died at Evans Mills recently, leaves a record well worthy of mention. He had many friends, in fact everyone who knew him was his friend, and all mourn the loss of so estimable a man.....He was in the dry goods trade at Evans Mills a great many years, which place has always been his home...He leaves behind a wife, one son and a daughter, age 12, to mourn his loss. The son, Clarence, is in business in Michigan City. He arrived in time to attend the funeral of his father, which occurred Tuesday, the 5th inst. Mr. Barrett was 70 years of age.
The Weather-
Monday night was the coldest of the season. The thermometer in this city and vicinity was as follows:
Chaumont 30 degrees below.
A. P. Smith's 30 degrees below.
Burrville 35 degrees below
Adams 28 to 34 degrees below
County House 28 degrees below
Watertown City 23 to 28 degrees below
Golden Anniversary--
On the evening of January 2d, about 70 of the relatives (embracing three generations) and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Overacker, gathered at their home in Alexandria, to celebrate their golden wedding. The event is one that rarely occurs in human experience...both enjoy a vigorous life at three score years and ten...An oyster supper was served, to which all did ample justice. Mr. and Mrs. Overacker were the recipients of two easy chairs, presented by their grandchildren and presents and money amounting to nearly $50...
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Obituary-
It is with the sincerest regret that the announcement is made of the death of Rev. B. Alexander Williamson. It occurred after a protracted illness, at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. S. J. Parmalee, No. 10 Winslow Street, Sunday afternoon. Mr. Williamson had long been a sufferer from that dreaded disease, consumption; and while recovery was impossible, death came unexpectedly, he dying suddenly in a hemorrhage. Mr. Williamson was 36 years of age, have been born in 1850 at Washington, D.C. He was a graduate of Columbia College, Washington and pursued his theological studies at Auburn Theological Seminary, graduating from that institution in 1875. For the year succeeding his graduation, he was pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Theresa, where he was popular and successful and where the announcement of his death will be received with the deepest regret. In 1876 Rev. Mr. Williamson was married at Gouverneur to Miss Hattie A. Parmelee, daughter of the late Dr. Parmelee of this city. A wife and two children survive him...
Obituary-
Wednesday night, about half past seven, Mrs. Eunice Baker, widow of the late Abner Baker, died. Had she lived to the 28th of this month she would have reached the unusual age of 92 years. General and Mrs. Baker were among the pioneers of this county. She was the daughter of John Hull of Lorraine, and was born in that town January 28, 1794, and was married to Abner Baker on January 2, 1819. Soon after they moved to Watertown and commenced housekeeping on what is now the corner of TenEyck and Washington Streets, at present owned and occupied by Clark Waite....Her niece, Miss Martha Bennett, has been her devoted attendant and companion and will have the warm sympathy of her many friends and acquaintances in her bereavement.
Obituary-
About 8 o'clock Sunday morning, James L. Hunt breathed his last at his late residence, No. 46 Arsenal Street. About a year ago, Mr. Hunt had an attack of paralysis of the throat and three weeks ago he had a similar attack, which caused his death...Mr. Hunt was born in Newburg in 1814 and came to this city in 1867 and has since resided on Arsenal Street. Before coming to this city, he lived in Brownville and kept a boot and shoe store...He was been twice married and three children by his first wife survive him. They are J. M. Hunt of New York; Mrs. Dr. Rudd of this city; and Daniel H. Hunt of Iowa. Had he lived until the first of February, he would have been 72 years of age...
Obituary-
At her residence in Hounsfield, Jan. 3, 1886, Mrs. Celia Chafa, age 78 years, 8 months, 25 days. ...She leaves two daughters who mourn the loss of a most devoted and loving mother. The funeral was attended by a large number of sorrowing neighbors and sympathizing friends.
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Briefs-
D. A. Goodrich was appointed postmaster at South Champion, Friday
A. E. Gove and Sadie Patterson, both of Pamelia, were married by Rev. M. T. HIll at Pamelia, Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Cooper of Sterlingville, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary a few days since. About 100 guest attended.
Mrs. C. J. Johnston of Champion died last Tuesday. She has been an invalid for a great many years and has borne her sufferings patiently.
Mrs. Jason Francis of West Carthage died Friday morning at the advanced age of 92 years. She has been a resident of the town of Champion for many years and was well and favorably known in this locality.
The contest over the estate of J. M. Ferrin, between F. M. and H. F. Ferrin has been settled and a decree of distribution entered. The case has been in litigation since March 27, 1878 when the will was proven.
Wallace Williams of Ellisburg has just received a pension and back pay of over two thousand dollars. He received it New Year's and considered it a grand new Year's present. He continues to draw $16 per month.
Frederick Singer of W. Carthage has invented a fire and burglar alarm thermometer and they are now being manufactured on an extensive scale in this city. Mr. Singer is already having a large sale for them.
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Belleville-
Mrs. Alburtus Johnson who received a shock of paralysis some time ago died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Barney Hubbard, Jan. 13. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Rosiere-
Married Tuesday Jan. 12 by Rev. Father Kelly, Miss Julia Favera of this place to William Fitzgeralds of Cape Vincent.
It is with regret we announce the death of John Cornair, who departed this life Thursday and whose funeral took place Saturday at 10 o'clock, Rev. Father Kelly officiating...This is the fifth time Mrs. Cornair has been called to witness a death in her family, three daughters, a husband and an only son have been taken from her household and only one daughter now remains...January 18.
Redwood-
Rev. Mr. Cross, pastor of the Baptist Church of this place, died last Thursday at 8 o'clock in the morning after a protracted illness from that insidious disease, consumption... Jan. 18.
Henderson-
Mrs. Harriet, wife of Charles D. Irwin, departed this life on Saturday, January 17, 1886, after a prolonged and painful illness. She leaves a husband, two sons and hosts of friends to mourn her loss. Jan. 18.
Evans Mills-
Solomon Petrie, a respected resident of this town, died at his home in this village, about 4 A.M. Monday. His death was caused by heart disease, terminating in consumption and dropsy. He was 59 years of age. Jan. 18.
Sterlingville-
Mrs. Kenyon died at her home in this village on Thursday, Jan. 14 after a short illness. Age about 40 years. Her remains were taken to Alexandria Bay for Interment on Sunday.
Farewell Mother-
In Theresa, Mrs. Alcesta Nichols, wife of W. S. Nichols, September 8th, 1885. Lines of a poem were composed by her daughter, Mary Nicholas.
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Found Dead in Bed-
Monday morning, when Mrs. A. B. Johnson of No 11 Clay Street went to call her father, Benjamin F. Thayer, she received no answer, and upon investigation it was discovered that he was dead. For the past year, Mr. Thayer has been troubled with his heart, and it is thought that heart disease was the cause of his death. Mr. Thayer was a shoemaker by trade and was well known in this city. He was born in 1826 and would have been sixty years of age next week. His wife has been dead for some time. He laves two children: Mrs. A. B. Johnson of this city and Mrs. E. B. Huestis of Adams, to mourn his loss.
Wedding Bells-
Wednesday the 20th inst. about thirty-five of the relatives and near friends assembled at the residence of Mrs. A. M. Brown of South Rutland, to witness the marriage of her daughter, Carrie N., to Dr. C. H. Reniff. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Cheeseman of Copenhagen, the house being tastefully decorated for the occasion with flowers and evergreens. Dr. Reniff is a skillful and successful young physician and possessed of a large and well earned practice. Miss Brown was a talented and highly esteemed among her many friends and in the society in which she circulated. After partaking of the wedding supper the guests bid the happy couple a long and prosperous life. Dr. and Mrs. Reniff were the recipients of many costly and useful presents. On account of the doctor's practice no pleasure trip will be taken.
Obituary-
George A. Gates of Rodman, died at his home Wednesday at age 67. He was the son of George Gates, one of the early settlers of the town and was born on the farm where he died. The deceased was married somewhat late in life to Miss Martha Green, who still survives him. Mr. Gates received a liberal education, and in early life studied law. For forty years he was Justice of the Peace in Rodman and was also clerk of the school district for nearly as many years...
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Briefs-
Mrs. Laura Austin of Deer River, who died on the 11th inst., was 75 years of age, a life long resident of Denmark and Deer River.
William L. Allen of Brownville, an old and respected citizen of that town, died Monday morning age about 51 years. He was a member of Brownville Lodge F. & A.M.
Hon. G. H. P. Gould lost about 2,000,000 feet of logs by the breaking of his mill dam at Lyonsdale. They are scattered for several miles along the banks of the Black River.
Dea. Walter Glazier, age 70 years, died at his residence near Adams Center, Friday of paralysis. Dea. Glazier has long been actively engaged in church matters, and will be sadly missed.
Following are among the fourth-class postmasters appointed Monday: Plessis, James A. Widewald; Forestville, George W. Knapp; Indian Falls, E. E. Hessock; Manlius, W. W. Age; Marcellus, Michael Sheehan; Brewerton, W. W. Dorrity.
Soranus Tripp has purchased the restaurant and saloon business of Mortimer Hardy on Arsenal Street. The place is being renovated. Mr. Hardy has gone to his former home in Rutland for a brief visit.
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Lorraine-
J. L. Shelmedine has received a license to sell tobacco and cigars and is receiving a large stock of fresh groceries, canned fruit (all stamped) which he will sell very cheap for cash.
Wm. Fitzgerald who has been suffering from a severe illness died Sunday evening. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.
Plessis-
One of the most estimable young ladies of the town of Orleans, Miss Mary Sawyer, was married to Mr. Levi Anable of the town of Antwerp, and has gone to reside in her husband's home. ...
Mr. and Mrs. F. Ahles of this village, spent two days this week in Brockville, Ontario. They go to attend the marriage ceremony of Mrs. Ahles' niece, Miss Gertrude Connor and a Mr. Johnson of the same village. From our acquaintance with the bride we judge she will prove a prize in the matrimonial lottery.
Pillar Point-
Mr. Horace Henderson now goes with a smiling face, it is a girl. Jan. 25.
Belleville-
A very pleasant progressive euchre party was given by H. Evans and wife Wednesday evening.
About 50 persons of the M. E. Church visited D. Ormsby and wife Saturday afternoon and presented him with a handsome bible. They had a very pleasant time.
They put in a cream separator at Woodville cheese factory that separates the cream from 1,000 lbs. of milk per hour and they make a pound of butter from 21 pounds of milk.
Sterlingville-
Henry Ainsworth went to Canada last Saturday where he will enter his horse in the races this winter. The horse has been in training at Kingston this winter. Chas. Ainsworth also went to Canada this week.
Jas. Price is failing and cannot last but a few days at most.
Natural Bridge-
David Pool is quite sick at present. Mrs. Burns who has been ill is slowly improving. Jan. 25.
Antwerp-
N. B. Brown & Co., have invented a new mowing machine with double cut bar which acts on the principle of shears both knives move.
Cape Vincent-
The ice harvest will soon commence.
Daniel Fitzgerald looks awfully smiling lately, I suppose it is all on account of that boy.
H. t. Frisbie has a very fine colt which he thinks will make a fine stepper.
Capt. P. L. Millen and family will soon move west.
Three Mile Bay-
J. C. Mount has lately opened a barber shop in this village. Mr. Mount is a first class barber...
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Lorraine -
Mrs. Esther Hull, a widow lady 84 years of age, tells the following in relation to the whipping of a thief here years ago. In 1806, her father Michael Risley, came into this town from East Hartford, Conn., and settled and kept an inn on the corner where Fred Lanfear now lives. Her father was justice of the peace and Stanton Brown was constable. Risley lived there from 1806 to 1821. About 1810 or 12, a peddler came along and stayed overnight, also a tramp. In the morning the tramp man arose and left, when the peddler got up he found he had been robbed. The Esq. issued a warrant and Brown, the constable, soon overtook and brought the thief back, the goods found with him. He was sentenced to receive 40 lashes on the bare back. The sentence was carried out by the constable, and she says she saw it done. There was put for a sign post, 2 sticks of timber 15 or 20 feet high, set in the ground, 12 inches square and about 4 feet apart, a cross pin at top and part way down another on the top hung a sign 2 by 4 feet, an eagle painted on the top of it and the name Michael Risley's Inn below. They were not built for the purpose of whipping posts or stocks as has been said. The prisoner was lashed to those posts and given the 40 lashes. A pair of stocks were at one time ordered built at the village but never used. Mrs. Hull says there was only one house between where they lived and the "Huddle," two miles and two in the village one occupied by Doctor Weston and one by John Alger. She remembers very distinctly all about those days. There was a few years after a law passed, and is now on the records, that all swine found running at large should be yoked and rings put in their nose and shut up in pens. Feb. 1
Theresa-
About half past seven o'clock on Tuesday evening last, the alarm of fire was sounded in our usual quiet village, which brought out the fire brigade in full force. The fire broke out in the residence of Alexander Cooper, a short distance back of Joe Fayles store. Had the wind blowed hard at the time of the fire would probably have burnt half of the business part of our town. But as it was the flames were soon quenched. The fire originated from a defective flue in the chamber. The loss is about $300 and no insurance. Those that distinguished themselves as heroes on this occasion were E. D. Sheley, Henry Reamer and Will Fisher.
Died at Theresa, on Saturday, January 30, 1886, at the home of her parents, Miss Lucy Patterson, of that dreaded disease consumption, age 23 years, 10 months and 2 days. The deceased leaves a father, mother, three sisters and one brother to mourn her loss. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. The funeral takes place today at half past one at the M. E. Church. (followed by a Resolution of St. John's Lodge) Feb. 1.
Cape Vincent-
John H. Grapotte has been appointed our new postmaster.
Huntingtonville-
Charles A. Sigourney is here at the residence of Mrs. C. Commins, suffering from blood poisoning. Dr. James Spencer is his physician.
The reaper of death has called and Mr. John McMullen is dead. Pneumonia and his being injured was the cause of his death. The funeral was at his late residence Saturday, Jan 30th at 1 P.M. Rev. J. Winslow spoke words of consolation the the bereaved.
Saturday at 11 A.M. the remains of Mrs. Lovinia Dix was interred here. She was long a resident of Huntingtonville, but for the past year she has lived with her two daughters in the city. Feb. 1.
Sterlingville-
Joseph Price died at his home in this village Jan. 27th at the ripe age of 82. He was a life long Christian and a zealous advocate of the principle of religion. His funeral was held at the Union Church on Friday and his remains were interred with those of his children at Chauftis Corners near Theresa.
Belleville-
Mrs. Armstrong of Ellis Village died very suddenly upon the street there Friday afternoon. She had been usually well.
Mrs. William Peters, who has been ill for three weeks, died yesterday.
Chancy Barrett was offered one thousand dollars for his handsome brown gelding one day last week. Feb. 1.
Sackets Harbor-
Death has taken from our midst one of our most respected young ladies, Miss Millie E. Adkins, daughter of the Rev. L. L. and Mrs. Mary Adkins. She has been a long sufferer from that dread disease consumption and died Wednesday morning and was buried Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Allin of the Presbyterian Church officiating.
Natural Bridge-
Mr. Charles Boyce and Miss Flora Perrigo of Sterlingbush were married at North Wilna by Rev. G. P. York, Jan. 27th
Antwerp-
Will E. Mack of this village has moved to Gouverneur where he has bought a farm. It is located about two miles from the village.
Great quantities of ore are being shipped from the Sterling mines.
Fred J. Bailey starts in early spring for Winona, Minnesota.
Redwood-
A week ago last Friday evening the young people of our vicinity had a social party at the Dollinger Hall for the benefit of the band, that had a nice enjoyable time which was appreciated by all.
Plessis-
The children of the late Julius Beardsley and wife are erecting a handsome monument in their lot in Plessis Cemetery.
H. L. Dayton of Philadelphia, is also putting up a fine monument in memory of his wife who was buried here a few months ago.
We, with other friends tender to the family of the late William Allen of Brownville, our sincere sympathy in the loss of the husband and father. Those acquainted with the deceased, will remember his pleasant genial ways, his liberal hospitality and Christian worth.
Worth-
Wash Cornwell, our popular cabinet maker is turning out some very fine furniture and desires the patronage of our citizens.
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