A semi-weekly newspaper published in Watertown, NY, 1866-1918, by A.H. Hall.It began with the July 19, 1866 issue.
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Married:
In this city, Sept. 25 by Rev. A. M. Dulles, Frederick E. Schuyler and Miss E. Dorcas, daughter of D. J. Eames, both of this city.
In this city, Sept. 25, by Justice of the Peace, Charles M. Paris, Eugene Simonet and Miss Jennie Cameron, both of Keenes, St. Lawrence Co.
At 9 Hancock St., this city, on the 25th of Sept. by Rev. Russell A. Olin, Charles Melville Storms and Miss Susan Estelle Crawford, all of Watertown.
At the home of the bride, Sept. 24, by Rev. E. S. Cheeseman, George S. Blackmon and Miss Elsi J. Makepeace, all of Theresa.
At the bride's home, Sept. 25, by Rev. M. G. Seymour, Frank H. Hunkins of Russell and Miss Tillie L. Farmer, of N. Russell.
Sept. 30 at Trinity Rectory, by Rev. Russell A. Olin, David Anderson and Miss Sarah Gollinger, all of Watertown.
Sept. 30 at 4 Jefferson Street, by Rev. Russell A. Olin, Charles Clickner and Miss Cornelia Mary Woolworth, all of Watertown.
At Redwood, Sept. 25, by Rev. C. Phelps, Alonzo Padget and Nancy Ann Palmer, all of Redwood, NY.
In this city, by the Rev. C. E. Maxfield, Miss Addie Corey of this city, to Mr. George Pulver of Paterson, N. J.
Died:
At Evans Mills, Sept. 24, Daniel Walrath, age 87.
At Black River on the 24th of Sept., Willie, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Timmerman, age 8 years, 11 months, 11 days.
In Watertown on Sept. 25, Josephine M., daughter of D. M. and Martha E. Rice, age 6 months, 24 days.
On Sept. 22, of pleuro-pneumonia, Elizabeth D., wife of Alexander D. Button, age 76.
At Hartford, CT, Sept. 20, Mrs. Mary A., wife of R. S. Lawrence, age 71.
In this city, Sept. 28th, Leslie McRae, age 58.
At Evans Mills, Sept. 28, Maria L., wife of William M. Comstock, age 51.
In this city, Sept. 27, Michael, son of Thomas and Catherine O'Connor, age 18 years, 6 months, 27 days.
In the town of Rutland, Sept. 29, Michael Schrodt, age 74 years, 7 months.
OBITUARY-
Mrs. Francis Dezengremel died at her late home in Cape Vincent Thursday, age 67. Deceased was born in France, and was married to Frances Dezengremel the 20th of last month, completing 47 years since their marriage. A few years after their marriage they came to this country, and lived at Rosier most of the time, until they removed to the Cape. Three children were born to them. The eldest, Eugene, died about 16 years ago. The next son, Charles, is now living on the hold homestead and is married. The third son is Frank Dezengremel of Cape Vincent. Francis Dezegremel's father died 30 years ago in France. Since then his mother died at Rosier and was buried in a cemetery at "Burnt Rock" where Eugene is buried, and there also the remains of the late Mrs. Dezengremel was interred Saturday.
Maria L. Comstock, wife of W. M. Comstock, of Evans Mills, died Saturday morning after a long and painful illness which she had borne with christian fortitude. Mrs. Comstock was a woman much beloved in the community where she resided and her loss is deeply felt by all. She was a daughter of H. N. Eddy of Evans Mills, and a sister of H. W. Eddy, formerly of this city. She leaves a husband, two sisters and one brother to mourn her death.
Married:
At the residence of Alansing Rose, 80 State St., this city, by Rev. R. Fisk, D.D., on Oct. 2, Willard J. Graves and Miss Clara A. Rose, daughter of Myrone E. Rose, all of this city.
At the home of the bride, Evans Mills, Sept. 30 by Rev. E. S. Cheeseman, Jerome Westcott of Theresa and Miss Mary C. Linder of Evans Mills.
At the home of the bride, Sept. 30 by Rev. E. S. Cheesman, Arthur R. Greenacre and Miss Leona Miller, all of Theresa.
In Castorland, Sept. 24, J. C. Valin of that place, and Miss Alice Lenehan of Croghan.
In N. Russell, Sept. 25, by Rev. M. G. Seymour, Frank H. Hankins of Hermon to Miss Tillie Farmer, of N. Russell.
At the home of the bride, Sept. 25, by Rev. A. M. Child, Will Wilson and Miss Flora Steele, both of LeRay.
At the M. E. Parsonage in Plessis, NY, Oct. 7, by Rev. C. Phelps, George Manning and Emma Belle Livingston, all of Alexandria Bay, N.Y.
At St. John Church, LaFargeville, Oct. 8, by Rev. Father Brice, Miss Sadie Kelley and Mr. C. E. Neville.
WEDDING BELLS -
At LeRaysville Sept. 25, Miss Flora, the adopted daughter of John Sheldon, and W. T. Wilson were united in marriage by Rev. A. E. Child. After the ceremony a beautiful repast was served. There were about 40 invited guests. The bride was beautifully attired, and may her life be as pleasant as her wedding day is the wish of her many friends.
Miss Eula D. Conkling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Conkling of E. Watertown, was married Wednesday afternoon to Arthur G. Beals of Carthage. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. J. V. Shurts. The ushers were Mr. Benjamin A. Capron of Boonville, where the groom formerly resided, and Mr. Ira M. Beaman of Antwerp. The bridesmaids were Misses Florence Goodall and Ella May Johnson of Watertown. George B. Kerr of Watertown was best man and Miss Kathleen Cross and Miss Conkling of Oriskany Falls, maids of honor. The bride was attired in a costume of white satin, with low neck and short sleeves; she wore no flowers but carried a loose bouquet in her hand. The maid of honor was similarly dressed; the bridesmaids were dressed in colored costumes similar in style and carried flowers. After the ceremony and congratulations, a more than sumptuous repast was served under the superintendence of Mrs. Fleming of Watertown. The presents were numerous and excellent tokens of the high esteem in which both bride and groom are held among their relatives and friends...After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Beals will reside in Carthage, where Mr. Beals is engaged in business.
Died:
In this city on the 3d inst., Mrs. Minerva, wife of Eli Hamlin, age 72 years, 2 months, 28 days.
In this city, Oct. 3, Johnnie Christian, son of the late Johnnie Christian and step-son of James and Christie Labreck, age 23 years, 3 months, 28 days.
At his residence at Dexter, Oct. 2, P. T. Welch, age 78.
At Sackets Harbor, October 3, Lucia, daughter of Dr. Horace and Sarah C. McIntosh Clark, of Cambridge, MA, age 5 years, 11 months, 5 days.
Married
Oct. 9 by Rev. F. P. Winnie, Frederick S. Robertson and Mary A. Mackey, both of Watertown.
At the residence of the bride, Captain W. J. Vincent of Clayton, Oct. 9, by Rev. S. O. Barnes, Hiram M. Patterson of Pamelia and Miss Nancy E. Pearson of Clayton.
At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Ferguson, Oct. 9, by Rev. Henry Ernest, Julius E. Maynard of Philadelphia, NY and Miss Ellen J. Ferguson of Great Bend.
At Goshen, NY, Oct. 9 at the residence of the bride's uncle, C. W. Horton, by Rev. R. B. Clark, Eleanore Scheidler and Dr. Virgil Franklin Parker of Brooklyn, formerly of Watertown.
In this city, October 9, by Rev. J. Byme, Thomas Mahan and Miss Nora Donahue, all of this city.
WEDDING BELLS-
William H. Gere of Syracuse and Miss Sarah Hungerford of Adams, were married in Adams on Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride, Rev. G. B. Spalding, D.D. of the First Presbyterian Church of Syracuse, officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Cowles of Adams. The Hungerford mansion was profusely and attractively decorated with flowers and potted plants. An elegant collation was served by Caterer A. L. Owens of Utica, which was a marvel of excellence. Mr. and Mrs. Gere will make their home in Syracuse.
At the church of the Sacred Heart at 8 o'clock Thursday evening, Rev. Father O'Mahanny united in the holy bonds of matrimony Emma Gervais Kenyon and Joseph Normand, both of this city. The affair was a very quiet one, there being but two witnesses present. The bride is well and favorably known in Watertown. Mr. Normand is a native of Canada, who has been for a number of years a resident of this place. He was formerly employed at the Davis Sewing Machine works, but lately has occupied the important and lucrative position of head draughtsman at the Eames Vacuum Brake works. The newly married at once proceeded to the residence of the bride on Franklin Street upon the conclusion of the ceremony, where they will reside.
Died:
In this city, Oct. 15, Dempster D. Taggart.
At Chaumont, Oct. 15, at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. A. A. Getman, Mrs. Julia E. Ryder, age 64.
At Pillar Point at the residence of M. J. Adams, Oct. 8, Mrs. Susan Adams, age 80.
In this city, Oct. 10 Florence, daughter of Joshua and Mina Bell, age 18 years, 5 months, 9 days.
In this city, Oct. 10, Frances, daughter of George and Lena R. Lloyd, age 7 weeks, 1 day.
At Great Bend, Oct. 9, Joseph Brown, age 65 years, 6 months, 19 days.
In this city, Oct. 11, Mary Jane, wife of Frank Lemay, age 30 years, 4 months, 14 days.
In this city, Oct. 12, Ida, daughter of Jerome and Harriet Chase, age 1 year, 2 months, 22 days.
In memory of John Walts, who died at his home, in Orleans, Oct. 7, 1889 - followed by a tribute poem.
Married:
At the home of the bride's parents, Oct. 16 by Rev. Wm. M. Holbrook, George E. Tremain and Miss Della T. Adams, all of New Haven, NY.
In this city, Oct. 17 by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Allen J. Herrick of Watertown, and Miss Marjora A. Shepard of Napanee, Canada.
In this city, Oct. 15, by Rev. S. A. Hayt, William B. Reddick of Palmer's Falls, NY and Miss Jennie E. McBride, of this cit
y.
At Burr's Mills, on the 15th inst. by Rev. Allen Macy Dulles, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Watertown, Eben P. Boshart of Lowville and Evalyn M. Archer of Rutland.
At the Baptist Parsonage at Adams Centre, Oct. 17 by Rev. J. F. Nelson, Edwin R. White of Dexter, NY and Mrs. Caroline Combs of Fulton Co., Ohio
WEDDING BELLS -
Elmer R. Hildreth and Miss Estella L. Springsteen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Springsteen, were married at the Baptist Church in this city, Wednesday morning, by C. E. Maxfield, the pastor. The church was very prettily decorated for the occasion, and the attendance of friends of the contracting parties was large. Miss Josie Wilson, the church organist, presided and rendered selections from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn very nicely. The young couple were preceded to the alter by C. J. Sweet, as best man and Miss Nellie Scott as bridesmaid, both of whom are residents of Black River, where the bride formerly lived. The bride was attired in what albatross, china silk trimmings and ribbons. The bridesmaid was similarly attired. The groom and best man wore the usual dress. A wedding breakfast and reception at the home of the bride's parents on Bond Street, followed the ceremony at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth will reside in this city when they return from their wedding trip to the western part of the State.
Charles P. Englehart of this city, and Dora Wilder of Smithville were married Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Fisk. Charles Bradshaw of this city, acted as best man and Miss Flora Wilder, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. The ushers were Fred Roblin and Eugene Scripture. The wedding supper was prepared by Mrs. Michael Flemming, of this city. A large number of invited guests were present. After the festivities of the occasion were over, Mr. and Mrs. Englehart came to this city and took up their residence at No. 13 Emerson St. where the fires were lighted, the house completely furnished and all preparations made for their arrival and permanent residence.
Died:
In the town of Hounsfield, Oct. 17, Mary Ann, wife of John T. Evans, age 64 years, 4 months, 23 days.
At Sackets Harbor, Oct. 18, Mary, daughter of Arthur and Mary Keefe, age 10 years, 2 months, 18 days.
At Berkshire, NY on the 15th inst., Miss Minnie B. Summerville, age 25.
In this city, Oct. 19, Judson P. Morgan age 72 years, 11 months.
At Sackets Habor, Oct. 19, John D., son of John J. and Nellie Cart, age 3 years, 1 month, 2 days.
At Black River, Oct. 21, Thomas Matthews, age 78 years, 11 months.
At Breat Bend, Oct. 18, Jessie Palmer age 14 years, 6 months, 11 days.
At Sackets Harbor, Oct. 20, Henry P. Hungerford, age 8 years, 5 months, 4 days.
In this city, Oct. 21, Charles, son of James and Elizabeth Harten, age 3 years, 7 months, 16 days.
In this city, Oct. 21, Marguerite Valley, age 40 years.
At Black River, Oct. 19, Thomas Matthews, age 78 years, 11 months, 18 days.
At Black River, Clarence, son of E. L. and Ida Walcott, age 6 years, 5 months, 12 days.
Married:
At the Arsenal St. Parsonage, Oct. 24, by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Emmerson E. Joyce and Miss Sarah E. Keech, both of Watertown.
In this city, on the 23d inst., by Rev. A. M. Dulles, William E. Graham and Kate M. Butterfield, both of this city.
In this city, on the 23d inst. at Trinity House by Rev. Russell A. Olin, George Henry Allen and Arilla Mallory, all of Black River.
Oct. 23d at Dexter ad the residence of Charles James, by Rev. Alfred T. Vail, Frederick S. Campbell of Brownville and Miss Mary A. Wilson of Dexter.
At the bride's home, Oct. 22, by Rev. M. G. Seymour, William G. Popple and Miss Florence McCollum, both of Hermon.
In this city, Oct. 26, by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, George H. Case and Miss Minnie Wall, both of this city.
Died:
In the town of Hounsfield, Oct. 28, Thomas Dunbar, age 61.
At Champion on the 23d inst., H. Judson Case, age about 52 years.
In this city, Oct. 22, Richard Van Namee, age 73 years.
In this city, Oct. 21, Marguerite, daughter of Francis X. and Euphrosine Valley, age 40 years, 10 months.
At the residence of her son-in-law, Luke Foster, at Dexter, Oct. 20, Mrs. Lodicy M. Luther, age 95 years, 6 days.
At E. Watertown, Oct. 25, Sally, widow of the late Aldrich Luther, age 90 years, 5 days.
At Rodman, Dorcas, widow of the late Jacob Heath, age 97 years, 9 months, 6 days.
In the town of Leray, Oct. 27, Daniel Walrath, age 73 years, 6 months, 28 days.
Married:
At 63 Factory Street, this city, Oct. 31, by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Nelson Grooms of Richmond, Canada and Mrs. Martha Oliver of Watertown.
At the American Hotel at Redwood, NY, Oct. 26 by Rev. C. Phelps, Alfred A. Simpson of Rossie, and Rachael R. Kirsch of Augusta, Ontario.
Died:
Rosina, wife of the late Seymour Plank and mother of Chas. S. Plank and Mrs. Harrison Sigourney, died Oct. 29.
In this city, Oct. 30, Mary, widow of the late Michael McManus, age 70
In Sackets Harbor, Oct. 30, Roy, son of John and Carrie McClary, age 4 years, 2 months, 14 days.
Mrs. Eva Jones, wife of Wm. Lamb of Midland City, Michigan and sister of Mrs. Hudson Shaver, of Perch River, died Oct. 26 at 27.
At Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 30, Ingham G. Beaumont, age 54. Formerly of this city.
In this city, Nov. 2, Lena, daughter of Henry and Margaret Shinners, age 2 years, 4 months, 8 days.
In the town of Hounsfield, Nov. 1, Philotus, son of Sophrona and the late Beebe Hammond, age 28 years, 8 months.
At Pierrpont Manor, Nov. 3, Clarence Dixon, age 24.
In this city, Nov. 8, Nancy A., widow of the late Charles B. Penniman in her 84th year.
In this city, Nov. 3, Catherine L., daughter of John and Sarah Wager, age 10 years, 7 months.
At the Orphan's Home in this city, Nov. 4, David Britton, age 4.
At Sanfords Corners, Nov. 2, Delancy, widow of the late Amos Carpenter, age 77 years, 5 months.
In Sanfords Corners, Nov. 2, David Hardy, age 65 years, 11 months, 14 days
At Great Bend, Oct. 9, Joseph Brown, age 65 years, 16 months, 19 days.
At Great Bend, Oct. 16, Catharine, wife of the late Joseph Brown, age 68 years, 1 month.
Died:
In this city, Nov. 6, Maud May, daughter of the late Albert and Alice Tave, age 2 years, 7 months.
In this city, Nov. 8, Sarah Ida, daughter of James R. and Elizabeth Russell, age 7 years, 1 month.
In the town of Rutland, Nov. 11, Charles Pool, age 62 years, 4 months.
Married:
In this city, Nov. 11 by Rev. Samuel Call, Daniel McGilvary of Morrisburg, Ontario and Miss Louisa Senter of Norwood.
At the Arsenal Street Parsonage, Nov. 14, by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Dempster L. Horton of Chaumont and Miss Mamie Loehr of Depauville.
At the Arsenal Street Parsonage Nov. 14, by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Alexander Sherwood of S. Crosby, Canada and Mrs. Lorinda A. Austin of Watertown.
At 25 Coffeen Street, Nov. 13 by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Frank J. Rice and Miss Jennie M. Kyes, both of Watertown.
At the Arsenal Street Parsonage, Nov. 16, by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Albert E. Cole and Mrs. Isabel Phillips, both of Cape Vincent.
At Harwood Hall, the residence of the bride's father, Nov. 13 by Rev. J. M. Gredrea, George Branigan of Westertown, NY to Ettie, daughter of John Brebuer, Pittsburg, Ontario.
Wedding - Smithville
On Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, 1889 a number of invited guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lee to witness the marriage of their daughter, Hattie, to Delbert Briggs....There were no bridesmaids or floral arches or horse shoes, but simplicity in all details. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. M. W. Rice. The attention of the guests was given to the delicious refreshments prepared and served by those mistresses of the art....
Died:
In this city, Nov. 11, William Johnson, age 78.
In this city, Nov. 14, Elizabeth Jane, only daughter of George and Lottie Schuster, age 1 years, 1 month, 18 days.
At Sackets Harbor, Nov. 13, Julia M., only child of Henry H. and Martha Reader, age 6 years, 2 months, 5 days.
At his residence at Dexter, Nov. 9, Martin S. Whitman, age 67.
In this city, Nov. 15, Mabel K., only child of William S. and Hattie C. Andres, age 4.
At Island Lake, MN, Nov. 12, George Parker, formerly of this city, age 72.
At Ellisburgh, Nov. 17, Mrs. Betsy Woodworth, age 97 years, 16 days.
In this city, Nov. 17, Frederic Roy, son of John and Albertha Beek, age 4 months, 20 days.
In this city, Nov. 17, Lottie H., daughter of Michael and the late Mary Haley, age 6 years, 5 months, 21 days.
In this city, Nov. 17, John Gottfried Werner, age 73.
In the town of Hounsfield, Nov. 17, Andrew J. Patrick, age 67 years, 9 months.
Married:
In this city, Nov. 20, by Rev. T. Glenn, James Griffin and Miss Lizzie Agnes Gregory, both of Watertown.
In this city, Nov. 20 by Rev. T. Glenn, John Donahue, Jr. and Ella McNulty, both of this city.
At Black River, at the residence of Matthew Parkinson, on the 19th inst., by Rev. D. D. Parker, assisted by Rev. R. Flint, Myron Lewis of Wilna, to Mrs. Harriet Package of Black River.
In this city on the 18th inst., at Trinity Rectory, by Rev. Russell A. Olin, Thomas Andrew Hartness and Miss Rosa Bell Black, all of Stittville, NY.
Died:
In this city, Nov. 20th, Emma, wife of J. C. Hall, age 20 years, 7 months, 18 days.
At Pillar Point, Nov. 16th, Ferdinand Rowe, age 83.
At Luther Hill, Nov. 18, Captain David Sibbison, age 87.
At Rutland Hollow, Nov. 25, Chauncey Durham, age 52 years, 3 months, 12 days.
In this city, Nov. 24, Leonard Pfister, age 62 years, 7 months, 23 days.
At Pillar Point, Nov. 22d, Henry Brant, age 80.
Married:
At 8 Winthrop St., Watertown, by Rev. Richmond Fisk, D.D. on Nov. 28, George W. Garvey and Ella C. Kuder, all of Watertown.
At the home of the bride, 88 Massey St., this city, Nov. 26 by Rev. J. Winslow, George M. Boyd and Miss Rosina, youngest daughter of Mr. Charles Easton, all of this city.
At the home of the bride at Orwell, Nov. 27, by Rev. W. F. Tooke, Gilford Hadley of Sandy Creek and Miss Ella F. Bonner of Orwell.
At the home of the bride's parents, Nov. 28, by Rev. Wm. M. Holbrook, Elmer P. Holley and Miss Avis G. Bracey, all of New Haven.
Died:
In the town of Watertown, Nov. 27, E. Collins Baker, age 64 years, 5 months, 2 days.
In this city, Nov. 28, Maggie Bridge, daughter of Lawrence and Bridget Delanay, age 1 year, 11 months.
At Sackets Harbor, Nov. 28, Alice, widow of the late William Smith, age 37 years, 5 months, 15 days.
In the town of Pamelia, Nov. 25, George Tingue, age 77 years, 8 months, 15 days.
In this city Nov. 26, Margaret A., daughter of William and Mary Woodcock, age 5 years, 6 months, 28 days.
In Evans Mills, Nov. 26, Mrs. Sally Martin, widow of the late James Martin, age 84 years, 7 months, 24 days.
In Evans Mills, Nov. 19, Mrs. Sophia Lock, widow of the late Reuben Lock, age 75 years, 2 months, 19 days.
At Utica, Dec. 1, John Smith, age 49 years.
In this city, Nov. 30, Willie, son of William and Mary Woodcock, age 3 years, 8 months, 28 days.
Nov. 27, suddenly of heart disease, Esther A., wife of Adam I. Cratsenberg, of Cape Vincent, age 71 years, 2 months, 21 days.
Married:
In this city, Dec. 3 at the home of the bride's father, Wm. M. McCutchen, Coffeen Street, by the Rev. J. Winslow, William S. Carlisle and Mrs. Anna E. Becker, both of this city.
At the Crowner House, this city, Dec. 4, by Rev. S. Call, Jesse B. Offen of Cape Vincent and Mrs. Adaline A. Young of Three Mile Bay.
At the home of the bride in Antwerp, NY, Dec. 4, by Rev. E. S. Cheeseman, Mr. Will B. Lawton of Philadelphia, NY and Miss Mary E. Houghton of Antwerp, NY.
At the M. E. Parsonage, Hermon, Dec. 1 by Rev. M. G. Seymour, Mr. James R. Chilton of Russell and Miss Mattie E. Smith of Hermon, NY.
At the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage, Hermon, Dec. 4, by Rev. M. G. Seymour, Mr. Fred Fletcher of Hermon and Miss Henrietta Couch of Gouverneur.
Died:
At Brownville, Dec. 4, Mrs. Annie Edgar, wife of William Edgar, age 47.
At E. Rodman, Dec. 5, Dennis C. Waite, age 81 years, 24 days.
At Adrian Mich. Nov. 29, Nellie, daughter of the late Farman H. Lewis, formerly of this place, and niece of Mrs. John A. Sherman of this city.
At Canton on the 1st inst., John Malterner, age 73.
At Pamelia, on the 3d inst., Charles Mayo age 75 years, 11 months, 4 days.
In this city, Dec. 3, Alfred J., son of William and Mary Ann Quinn, age 23 years, 3 months.
At Stone Mills, Dec. 9, Laura, widow of the late Adam Countryman, age 70 years, 6 months, 28 days.
In this city, Dec. 8, Emily D., widow of the late David Mallory, age 74 years, 10 months, 11 days.
In this city, Dec. 8th, Johannah, widow of the late James Cannovan, age 68.
Married:
In this city, Dec. 11 by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Westel W. Carter and Miss Lizzie Sinden, both of Watertown.
At the bride's home, 24 Thompson St., Dec. 11, by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Daniel A. Barnes and Miss Addie C. Rhiner, both of Watertown.
In this city, Dec. 11 by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Stanislaus Bisnett of Watertown and Miss Mary Bailey of Kingston, Ontario.
At Trinity Church on the 11th inst., by the Rev. A. W. Snyder and the Rev. R. A. Olin, D.D., Harry C. Whitney and Miss Georgia G. Story, both of this city.
At the bride's home, Massey St., Dec. 10th, by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Sylvester F. Joyce and Miss Bertha M. Hardy, both of Watertown.
ENGAGED -
The engagement of the marriage of J. Byron Taylor, of this city, to Miss Emma Gertrude Flower, was made public Monday. The wedding ceremony will take place at the residence of the bride's parents in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 1890. Emma is the only daughter of Congressman and Mrs. Roswell P. Flower and is 19 years of age. She has a fortune of almost $100,000 in her own name and it is estimated that her parents' wealth is at least $10,000,000. J. Byron Taylor is a native of Three Mile Bay where his parents now reside. He is 21 years of age and a brother of B. L. Taylor of this city.
Died:
At Theresa, NY, Nov. 26, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Priest, Mrs. Sally Martin age 84 years, 7 months, 24 days.
Mrs. Sophia L. Gillett, widow of the late P. W. Gillett and mother of James B. Stevens, at her residence 6548 Lafayett Avenue, Englewood, Ill., Dec. 5 of dropsy in her 68th year. Mrs. Gillett was born at Brownville, NY on Aug. 18, 1822.
In this city, Dec. 10, Ann B., wife of John Ward, age 57 years, 9 months.
In this city, Dec. 11, Anna, wife of James Duffie, age 48 years, 9 months, 24 days.
At W. Carthage, Dec. 11 of scarlet fever in her 13th year, May, only daughter of Hiram and Amelia Rulison and sister of Charles M. Rulison, clerk in the National Union Bank of this city.
At Evans Mills, Dec. 12, Catherine, widow of the late Ezekiel Steinhilber, age 76 years, 1 month, 14 days.
In this city, Dec. 14, Caroline A., wife of M. Horton, Age 60 years, 5 months, 11 days
In this city, Dec. 14, Edward B., son of Albert M. and Magdalene Utley, age 8 years, 10 months, 15 days.
In the town of Watertown, Dec. 14, George O. Cook, age 55 years, 9 months.
In this city, Dec. 15, John, son of M. J. and Kate Brennan, age 6 years, 8 months, 13 days.
In this city, December 16, Benjamin R. Hastings, age 78 years, 6 months, 3 days.
Married:
Dec. 16 by Rev. F. P. Winne, George D. Holsenburg, of Sandy Creek and Elizabeth A. Cooke of Watertown.
At No. 12 Hoard St., in this city, Dec. 18, by Rev. C. V. Wood, Elias G. Frink and Miss Mary Stephenson, both of Sackets Habor.
At the bride's home 20 Leray St., Dec. 18 by Rev. J. B. Kenyon, Charles E. Cory and Miss Nettie J. Mills, both of Watertown.
At Sackets Harbor, at the home of the bride, Dec. 18, Richard H. Earl and Miss Eva M. Boyd, both of Sackets Harbor.
At the home of the bride in Boylston, NY, Dec. 18, by Rev. S. V. Danforth, Amasa J. Eigabroat of Brownville, and Miss Nellis Eggleston of Boylston, NY.
Died:
In this city, Dec. 17, Chas. P. Folger, age 35.
At Dexter, Dec. 11, Helen M., wife of Robert Thompson, age 56.
At Smithville, Dec. 18, Calvin Nellis, age 60.
At Pamelia Four Corners, Dec. 22, Hannah Armstrong, age 81.
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