Cortland County Standard

Suicide at Lafayette. - At an early hour last week Friday morning, Joel KINNE, residing about a mile south of Lafayette Square, died from injuries inflicted by his own hand. He arose at the usual hour, and before fully dressing himself went to the woodshed adjoining the house, and with a pocket knife severed the main arteries of his neck. His continued absence finally alarmed his sister, with whom he was boarding, having some time since parted from his family, and search was made for him, but he was not found till about noon, when the appearance indicated that death had taken place some time previously. It is thought that the cause which impelled him to commit the rash act arose from the condition of his health, which for some time has been so poor as to make him gloomy and despondent. He was about forty-five years of age. - Tully Rep.

Died. HAWLEY - In Homer, on the 30th ult., Newton G. HAWLEY, aged 24 years.

Died. JONES - In Homer, on the 29th ult., Mary Ellen, daughter and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Newell JONES, aged 25 years.

Died. GAGER - In this town, on the 10th inst., Mrs. Julia W., wife of Judson B. GAGER, aged 31 years. Funeral at the house Thursday, at 10 A.M.

Died. RUSSEL - In McGrawville, on the 30th ult., Lizzie, youngest daughter of Allen RUSSEL, aged seven years.

  The fairest flowers are first to fade,
  The sweetest buds first to decay;
  The loveliest things which God has made,
  Are those that soonest pass away.

  Thou wert the light and life of home,
  But all our love and care
  Were not enough to keep thee here
  When Jesus bade thee come.

  We miss the voice of prattling wild,
  We miss the smile so sweet;
  But more than all the "good-night kiss"
  And tread of little feet.

  We miss thee, O so sadly,
  At morn and evening prayer,
  At home, at school, at church, at play,
  We miss thee everywhere.

  Dearest, we loved thee tenderly
  Yet Jesus loved thee best;
  And though our hearts are breaking,
  We bow at His behest.

Died. BULLMAN - At his residence in this village, on the 4th inst., Christopher BULLMAN, aged 83 years.

Died. GEE - At Hamilton, of consumption, on Thursday morning at five o'clock, 29th inst., Charles C. GEE, aged 28 years and 7 months.
    Mr. GEE was a native of Cincinnatus, N.Y. He came to the west in the summer of 1868. The climatic change at first furnished considerable improvement, but repeated attacks of hemorrhage of the lungs stole away the vital fluid from poor Charles, and lowered hopes of his anxious friends. About six weeks ago he was confined to the house, and suffered with a very painful complication of dropsy of the heart. His patient and uncomplaining manner endeared him more closely to his many friends. He bore the rod of affliction with a strong and steady reliance upon that Arm that has promised ultimate rest to all that come unto Him and believe.
    He was a man of gentlemanly instincts and generous impulses, and, but for the insidious disease that has undermined so many of the most promising youths of our land, would have fought the battles of this life with more than ordinary success. - Hamilton, Mo., News, Jan. 5, 1871.

Died. PURDY - In this village, on the morning of the 23d inst., of a stroke of apoplexy, Mr. Alfred PURDY, aged 65 years.
    Chenango county papers please copy.

Died. THAYER - At his residence in Taylor, on the 19th of January, 1871, after a painful illness of nearly three months' duration, Mr. James J. THAYER, in the 42d year of his age.

Died. BOWEN - In this village, on the 24th inst., of paralysis, Mrs. Abigail BOWEN, relict of the late Rev. Elias BOWEN, aged 68 years.

Died ANDREWS - In Truxton, on Saturday, Jan. 21st, of congestion of the lungs, Mrs. L.T. ANDREWS, wife of D.W. ANDREWS, of Truxton.
    County papers please copy.

Died. CHAFFY - On the 26th inst., Mrs. Nancy A. CHAFFY, wife of John M. CHAFFY, of Cortland, aged 60 years.

Died. BALDWIN - In Preble, on the 14th inst., Mrs. Cynthia BALDWIN, in the 68th year of her age.
    Mrs. BALDWIN was born in Adams, Mass., and moved to this country about 45 years ago, and most of the time since has been a resident of this town. For over 30 years she has been a professor of religion and practiced its virtues at her home daily, amongst her family, always trying to make the home cheerful, and her associates happy. Respected by all, loved most by those who knew her best.

Died. LYMAN - In Venice, Cayuga Co., Jan. 24th, of consumption, Alfleda Blashfield, wife of Gustavus LYMAN, aged 49 years.

Willett, Feb. 6, 1871
    Mr. Henry WILES died very suddenly, of paralysis, at his residence, Jan. 28. Mr. W. was a very kind and obliging neighbor, ever ready to do as he would like to be done by. As a husband and father, none was more kind and indulgent. The Rev. A.F. BROWN delivered a very able and affecting sermon from Isaiah 40 chap., 6,7 and 8 verses.

Died. EGGLESTON - At his late residence in Alden, Erie Co., N.Y., on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Hiram EGGLESTON, formerly of this place, aged 62 years.

Died. BEERS - At York, Elkhart Co., Ind. Mrs. Mehitabel , wife of Joseph C. BEERS, aged 60 years.
    The funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. on Thursday of this week, at the residence of Mr. BEERS.

Died. BEAN - In Homer, on the 15th inst., of Diptheria, Mariam L., youngest daughter of William A. and Emma M. BEAN, aged 1 year and 25 days.

Solon, March 5, 1871
    Oscar L. PRATT, formerly of the firm of Pratt & Yale, in this city, died last Saturday at Wyoming, Jones county, Iowa, where he had gone with the intention of making the place a permanent home.
    His remains were taken to Afton, Chenango county, where they were interred.
    This is sad news for his many friends in this city and elsewhere, who knew him to be an upright young man and a worthy companion. - Bing. Rep.
    Mr. PRATT was formerly employed in the store of Mills & Warren, in this village, where he won the good-will of all with whom he came in contact. He was, indeed, in habits and character a model young man.

Died. CHAFY - In Cortland, March 10th, Rebecca CHAFY, aged 67 years.

Died. KINNEY - In Litchfield, Pa., the 13th inst., Charles KINNEY, aged 77 years.
    Mr. KINNEY was an early settler of that township, contributing much to the development of that wilderness region, and died one of its most highly respected citizens.

Died. KINNEY - In Sheshequin, Pa., the 11th inst., H. Clay KINNEY, in the 32d years of his age.
    Mr. KINNEY had suffered for some two years with consumption, but a few weeks before his death had so far recovered as to be able to attend somewhat to business. He is the fifth of the family of eight children who have died, at an early age, of the same insidious disease.

Died. HIBBARD - In Homer, March 19th, Mrs. Rachel HIBBARD, in the 90th year of her age.

Died. HUBBARD - In Cortland, March 10, 1871, Mrs. Lurilla HUBBARD, in the 55th year of her age.
    Mrs. HUBBARD was born in the town of Homer, April 16, 1816. Some years after her marriage, removed with her husband to this village, where, for the past twenty-five years, she has resided. For forty years she has been a professed follower of Christ, which profession she adorned by a life of unwavering consistency of walk and conversation. In all her relations of wife, mother, or friend, her life and influence has been such as to leave a memory to be loved and cherished, and an irreparable chasm behind her.
    For many years she has been an invalid and a sufferer, but has borne all with such a spirit of sweet submission, with calm, unwavering trust, as to witness to all about her of the unfailing grace and help of Him, who has promised for the sorest trials, grace sufficient for our day.
    Such a life of silent witness-bearing for Jesus, from which for forty years there has been the outgoing of holy, sanctified influence, the steady outshining of holy light to all about it, is no common-place life. Over such lives Heaven has pronounced its richest benediction, and upon earth its memory and its influence will live as the glow and the brightness of the day linger in the sky, long after the sun has sunk to its setting.
    "The memory of the just is blessed." "I heard a voice, saying, write, blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, sayeth the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them."

Correspondence, Harford April 8, 1871
    Mrs. STEWART, wife of Mr. John STEWART of this vicinity, in the town of Dryden, died from the effects of pneumonia the week before last, and a little son of J.D. HEMINGWAY now lies in a critical condition, affected with measles; still we hope for more favorable symptoms and a final restoration to health.

Died. HOUSE - In Virgil, April 6th, 1871, Miss Lucy A. HOUSE, in the 27th year of her age.
    Always sadly does it become a duty to remind each of our friends that another life comrade has laid down her burden of feebleness, thrown off the coil of mortal supremacy, to tread with joyous freedom the footworn pathway leading upward to beauteous light, to be crowned with robes of purest lustre, where angels' choirs in gladsome symphony chant endless anthems around the eternal throne of Heaven's royalty. Yet such falls to the lot of even the kindest of friends. The seal has been set, the word spoken, and man can but obey the mandates of Omnific power. For, in the hands of the Master, we form but one of the little drops that go to make up the great ocean of Infinity; and like a stone worn by constant droppings of watery atoms, our life is passing away into the vast future, second by second, hour by hour, year by year, as time cycles steadily onward into dim forgetfulness. Life and death are ever mingled together. With this reminder do we record the passage of one who has gone a day before us on the road toward the beautiful city. Only a short week ago and she was with you, for whom now a mournful requiem goes forth, only a week ago and the darkened cyclings have wafted away another of your band into the far, dim realities of eternity. Lucy is dead! Our friend and sister is gone! No more will we meet and with her kneel, willing subjects around the family alter. The last prayer has been offered, the last greeting given, and henceforth, brothers, sisters, and parents, alone you must trace the path of your success; alone tread thy way into the world of busy workings.
    Methinks even now, I see a dim face of wizard time pointing with its token finger to April 7th, 1844, then slowly mark off less than a score and a half of short summers, pause at the fatal April 6th, 1871, - twenty-seven beautiful years - and the dark Rubicon is passed, the victory won, and the conqueror has received her crown of eternal triumph.

Died. NELSON - At his residence in Harford, N.Y., on the 4th day of April , 1871, S. Worcester NELSON, Esq.

Died. BURLINGAME - In Willett, on the 23d inst., of scarlet fever, Elnora, only daughter of Miles and Amy BURLINGAME, aged five years, one month and twenty-nine days.

Died. VAN HOESEN - At the old homestead in Preble, April 11th, Mrs. Elizabeth VAN HOESEN, in the 84th year of her age.
    Mrs. VAN HOESEN was born in Greene county, this state, in 1788. In 1806 she was married to Albert G. VAN HOESEN, and the same year they settled in this town. Forty-three years they toiled together in life's journey, when Mr. VAN HOESEN was summoned from her side. But she had the sweet consolation [line blotted out] did all they could to render her happy. She was the mother of nine children, five of whom are still living. Three died in infancy. Her youngest son - the Hon. Henry B. VAN HOESEN - died three years ago. It is more than half a century since she publicly professed her faith in the Redeemer. Up to her last illness she had always been remarkably healthy. Her mind was uncommonly vigorous, and her step denoted one much younger in years. About one week before her death, she heard the steps of the pale messenger, but she was not surprised nor alarmed; she said she was ready to go. Her christian life had been one of great uniformity and peace; now, when it was drawing to a close, she was kept in such perfect peace that she had not a single thought of fear. Day and night she seemed like one in joyous contemplation upon the bank of

             "The beautiful river
       That flows by the throne of God,"

Died. FISH - In McGrawville, May 1st, Mrs. Mary Ann FISH, mother of E.A. FISH of this village, in the 67th year of her age.

Died. BULLMAN - In this village, May 21st, of consumption, Malinda, wife of Benoni BULLMAN, aged 26 years.

Died. HOLDRIDGE - In Fredericksburg, Va., May 12th, 1871, Mary Louise, wife of William A. HOLDRIDGE and daughter of Samuel BABCOCK, Esq., aged 19 years.

Died. DEXTER - In Cortland, May 13th, 1871, Kitty Floy, only child of Lucien and Maggie DEXTER, aged 20 months.

Died. KENNEDY - In Cortland, May 13th, 1871, Patrick KENNEDY, aged 55 years.

Died. SYKES - In this village, Friday, the 26th inst., Asaph SYKES, aged 83 years.

Died. MOSHER - In this village, Sunday, the 28th inst., John S. MOSHER, aged 32 years.

Died. CHATTERTON - In this village, the 26th inst., Mrs. Isaac CHATTERTON, aged 53 years.

Died. GREENWOOD - At the residence of her son, I.K. GREENWOOD, in Cortlandville, Saturday, June 3d, Rebecca GREENWOOD, aged 95 years, 4 months and 9 days.

Died. KENNEDY - In Cortlandville, June 15th, 1871, of scarlet fever, Florence E., daughter of Henry and Mary E.C. KENNEDY, aged 17 months.

Died. LEACH - In Willett, on the 12th inst., of scarlet fever, Cora, daughter of Niles LEACH, aged six years and nine months.

Died. GREENE - In Cortland, N.Y., June 8th, Helen, daughter of Ransom and Susan W. GREENE, aged nine years.
    From her earliest childhood she was remarkably gentle and affectionate in her manner and disposition, winning the love of all who saw her.
    After an illness of about four weeks, she passed peacefully and triumphantly away to the inheritance of the blessed. There are some particulars connected with her death which are unusual in a person so young, and were extremely beautiful.
    Young and lovely as she was, she felt unprepared to die, and requested her mother and sister to pray for her. After prayer, she requested her sister to read to her of heaven. Then she said that now Jesus loved her and would take her to the "Beautiful City," of which she had sung. Then she called the members of the family about her and gave a tender message to each one; said it would not be long before she should be singing with the angels. Spoke of the river she was crossing; said "Jesus, take me," and was received into His loving arms.
    She is the first one of a family of ten children, who has passed before.

  On the beautiful shore, where the angels roam,
  She has found with Christ an eternal home.

Died. WALRAD - In Homer, on the 23d inst., Sarah G., wife of Calvin P. WALRAD, and daughter of A. L. CHAMBERLAIN, aged 28 years.

    Cortland and Homer have met with a sad loss in the death of Sarah C. WALRAD, of Cortland, which occurred on Friday morning. Mrs. WALRAD was a daughter of Alfred CHAMBERLAIN, of Homer. She was a most earnest Christian woman, whose qualities of mind and heart were such as to endear her to hosts of friends with an extraordinary degree of affection. She has gone to occupy a brighter home, a heavenly mansion, while awaiting the reunion with her of her sorrowing husband and only child, to whom will go forth the tender sympathy of many friends, whose hearts are likewise torn by this bereavement. The funeral will take place in Homer, at the residence of her father on Sunday afternoon. - Syr. Journal, June 24.
    The funeral was very largely attended, with many friends of Mr. and Mrs. WALRAD from Cortland and adjacent towns being present.

Died. STICKNEY - In this village, on the 22d inst., Enoch P. STICKNEY, aged 26 years.

                                     T.C. POMEROY.
  Cortland Village, June 27, 1871.

Died. BOGARDUS - In Cuyler, June 26th, of consumption, Martin D. BOGARDUS, aged 25 years.

Died. HUBBARD - In Freedom, Ill., on the 26th ult., Mrs. John HUBBARD, aged 58 years.
    She was a native of Homer, and the only sister of Dea. L. KINNEY.

Died. BRADFORD - In this village, July 28th, Deidama F., wife of William H. BRADFORD, aged 25 years, 7 months, and 12 days.

Died. EELLS - At the residence of her father, Asaph H. CARPENTER, in Homer, on the 6th inst., Helen, wife of Rufus S. EELLS, of San Francisco, Cal., aged 48 years.
    For over a year the sufferings of the deceased were intense. Death was prayed for, and came a welcome relief.

Died. STILLMAN - In Cortland, August 15th, Miss Rachael STILLMAN, aged 66 years.
    The funeral will be held on Thursday, at 10 o'clock at the house of Luke GLEASON, on Mill street, and at 10 1/2 o'clock at the M.E. Church.

Died. PEASE - In this village, on the 13th inst., Anna, youngest daughter of James J. and Emily G. PEASE, aged three years and nine months.
    The dear little one was kindly permitted to bloom on earth a little while and then recalled to take her place in Heaven.

  "There's anguish in the household,
    'Tis desolate and lone,
  For a family-cherished loved one
    From our circle here has flown.

  An angel form is missing,
    A heart has ceased to beat,
  And the chain of love lies scattered
    At the desolater's feet.

  But in a heavenly mansion,
    Where sin can never come,
  Her bright and pure angelic form
    Has found a happier home.

  There rests our fondly loved one - 
    Not in her little bed
  Not in the distant graveyard,
    With the still and mouldering dead;

  Burt with the saints in glory,
    Where Christ and angels dwell,
  Her strains repeat the story -
    'God doeth all things well.' "

Died. DAY - In Homer, Sept. 10, Rev. Samuel S. DAY, in the 64th year of his age.

Died. GLOVER - In Homer, on the 19th inst., Mr. Daniel GLOVER, aged 82 years.

Died. CONINE - In Homer, on the 24th ult., Mrs. Alzoe, wife of Philo CONINE and daughter of Samuel COON, aged 26 years.

 
                                Cort. Dem.

Died. CARMICHAEL - In Broadalbin, Fulton Co., N.Y., on the 2d inst., Mrs. Jennett CARMICHAEL, aged 83 years. Mrs. CARMICHAEL was the mother of our townsman, Col. J.C. CARMICHAEL.

Died. WALPOLE - Near Clarksville, Tenn., Oct 2d 1871, Lydia R.K., wife of Matthew F. WALPOLE, aged 51 years, 8 months, 6 days.
    Mrs. WALPOLE was formerly a resident of Cortland.

Died. CROSBY- In Cortland, Oct 23, Mrs. Rachel CROSBY, aged 79 years.

Died. HITCHCOCK - In Waterville, Oct. 27, at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. MUNGER, Mrs. Patty, widow of the late Horace HITCHCOCK of Homer, aged 78 years.

Died. STILLMAN - At the residence of Rev. Mr. COBB, in Mexico, last week, Mrs. Polly, wife of the late John STILLMAN of Homer years. [sic]

Died. BINGHAM - On Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1871, Henry G. BINGHAM, aged 44 years, 1 month and 6 days.

Died. PARKER - In Cortland, Sept. 22, 1871, Betsey Brooks, wife of John PARKER, aged 77 years.

Died. MARITT - In Cortland, Nov. 9th, 1871, of inflammation of the brain, Jennie B. MARITT, aged 28 years.

Died. BENJAMIN - On the 14th inst., at the residence of her son- in-law, Mr. M. CHAPIN, in Aeston, S.C., Mrs. Laura BENJAMIN, aged 80 years.
    Mrs. BENJAMIN was the mother of Messrs. S.M. and J.W. BENJAMIN, of this village.

Died. BLODGETT - In this village, on Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 1871, Charles N. BLODGETT, aged 17 years.

Died. SQUIRES - In this village, on the 30th ult., Mrs. Libbie A. SQUIRES, wife of James S. SQUIRES, aged 32 years.
    Seldom are we called upon to record the death of one more generally or worthily beloved, or one whose loss will be more deeply or truly lamented in the church or in the home circle.
    Added to her natural frankness and benevolence and kindness, was the bright and constant glow of a consistent Christian life. She professed her faith in Jesus crucified, as a Savior for sinners, and specially as her Savior, at the early age of twelve; and for the twenty years of her subsequent life, as a mother for her motherless brothers and sister, as a student and teacher, as a wife and mother, her self-sacrificing devotion and faithfulness gave her a large place in many, many hearts, while they afford the best assurances to the stricken husband and friends that the event which proved so great a loss to them is her eternal gain.

Died. SMITH - In this village, Saturday, Dec. 2d, Willie PerLee, infant son of Otis C. and Millie SMITH, aged 5 months 9 days.

Died. HICKS - In McGrawville, Nov. 26th, Mr. Evander W. HICKS, aged 64 years.

Died. HULING - In Willett, Nov. 28, 1871, Miss Addie H. HULING, aged 19 years and 2 months.
    County papers please copy.

    Three Pictures. - We were shown, yesterday, three pictures of the children of Gilbert NEWELL, Esq., of this village. The first was that of John B. NEWELL. He volunteered in June 1862, in a Massachusetts regiment, and was killed on the 12th of May 1864, in the battle of Spottsylvania. The second, Mrs. Ellen, wife of T.M. HUBBARD, died last spring. The third was that of Emma NEWELL, aged 18, who died two years ago. These pictures were got up 16X20, beautifully life-like, and in superb walnut frames. The pictures were taken in Cortland by Eugene POWERS, a celebrated artist of that place, and are very beautiful works of art. - Owego Times.

Information Wanted. - About 1 o'clock this P.M., the men employed at the Tub and Churn Factory of C.W. KINNE, in this village, noticed a suspicious-looking substance floating in the river past the shop. On taking it from the water, it was found to be the naked body of a female child, with the cord and placenta attached, and still dripping with its mother's blood. The blood spots were fresh and plain upon the east wall of the bridge, showing that it was thrown from that point, and that only a few minutes before it was found; probably while the men were gone to dinner. The body was placed in the keeping of the Coroner, Dr. T. C. POMEROY, who will be glad to obtain any information which may help to ascertain "when and where and by what means said child came to its death."
    Cortland, Dec. 19, 1871.

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