Friday January 10, 1879

L. S. and William PALMERTON, brothers of Geo. W. PALMERTON, were so low with diphtheria on Sunday last as to be unable to attend the funeral of their brother.

Friday January 10, 1879

Geo. W. PALMERTON

HIS SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED DEATH

Never, undoubtedly, have the people of Fowlerville and vicinity been more shocked than they were on Thursday morning last when the announcement went fourth that George W. PALMERTON was dead! The deceased was taken on Tuesday night with diphtheria but was not considered in dangerous condition until about midnight Wednesday, at which time he fell into a state of unconsciousness, from which he did not revive, except for a few minutes when some stimulents were being administered. It was its sudden and unexpected arrival that made the calamity all the more appalling, and many an one when told of it said, "It can’t be true," while the almost universal expression of all was, "It is as great a loss as the village could sustain."

George W. PALMERTON was born in Saritoga county, N. Y., Feb. 28, 1836, and was consequently nearly 43 years old. He was the eldest son of Samuel G. And Lucy E. E. PALMERTON and was married Dec. 16, 1857, to Joanna FOWLER. He began the merchantile business in this village in 1859 on a small scale but gradually increased his stock, capital, etc., until September, 1872, when he associated himself with his brother-in-law, Albert D. BENJAMIN, under the firm name of Palmerton & Benjamin. In consequence of Mr. BENJAMIN’s failing health this partnership was dissolved on the 21st of May 1874, since which time he has continued the business alone. A magnificent three-story brick block was erected by him on the corner of Grand avenue and Grand River street in 1876 to better accommodate his largely increased business, which came to him as the reward of his diligence and square dealing. Few men have enjoyed a better business reputation than Mr. PALMERTON, his patronage being continually sought and coveted by rival wholesale dealers.

To know him was to admire and respect him and his loss is more felt by the village by his being always the foremost in everything that would tend in any manner to advance the interests of the same. Every public improvement received his hearty co-operation and was aided on by his means. Deeds of charity were not uncommon to him and any movement that had for its end a charitable object received his attention.

The deceased leaves behind him a wife and two children, a son and a daughter, besides a very large circle of other relatives and friends. The last sad rites were paid on Sunday last, the funeral services being conducted from the M. E. Church under Masonic ceremonies. The discourse was delivered by the Rev. D. E. HILLS, from Jeremiah 48 17th, and was a most fitting eulogy. The proccession was headed by the Fowlerville Cornet Band followed by the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Masonic fraternity in full uniform and regalia all wearing badges of morning and forming a most solemn spectacle as it moved to the well executed dirges played by the band.

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Friday January 17, 1879

THE VAN NETTER MURDER

Examination of Geo. W. BURT alias FOX on the Charge of the Murder of Martin VAN NETTER. (This story may be found in the miscellaneous section the death occurred in 1867.)

Friday January 24, 1879

Quite a tradgey occurred near Dansville which you may have heard of through other sources, but as the chief actor formerly lived here I will give you the facts of the case as nearly as they can be ascertained. On Monday, Jan. 13th, Fred. Mc INTYRE had some difficuilty with his father about going to school but finally started off as his father supposed for the school house. Nothing more was heard of him by his parents until Friday afternoon, Jan. 17th, when news came to Mr. McINTYRE, who was working in Unadilla, that a boy had shot himself near Dansville and it was thought to be his son. He immediately started for Dansville and recognized the corps to be that of his son and the remains were brought to this place that evening. It seems that instead of going to school Fred secured a ride to Dexter where about dusk he unhitched a horse which was fastened in front of one of the stores and drove off toward Unadilla where he arrived late in the evening. The next morning he went to Dansville and offered the horse and cutter for sale asking for them only $40. Which immediately arroused the suspicion that everything was not right, people naterually enough thinking that he had stolen them. An officer induced him to take a ride with him, thinking that by questioning him he could find out how he came in posession of the horse and cutter. While they were talking Fred suddenly drew a revolver and shot the officer which fortunately did not take effect, Fred then sprang from the cutter and shot himself twice, both shot taking effect in the left side below the heart. He expired in a short time. After he had done the shooting he gave his name as Willie JINKHAM and said he lived at Genoa. His funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Sunday.

Friday February 21, 1879

Cyrus BELL, of Henneky, N. H., father of R. E. BELL, of this village, died on the 9th inst., aged 78 years.

Friday February 28, 1879

Earl CAMP, father of Martin W. CAMP, died on Monday last. Funeral to-day at the Benjamin school house.

Friday March 7, 1879

Michael MULVANY, after a three month’s illness of consumption, died on Thursday morning.

Friday April 18, 1879

Miss Louisa ALGER, daughter to Mrs. Lemuel LEWIS, died at her home in this village yesterday. Funeral to take place at the school house to-day a 1 o’clock. Deceased was about 16 years old and leaves a large concourse of friends among her school mates, who will turn out en mass to pay their last tribute of respect to their young friend. She was conscious to the very last, and only a short time before her death called her friends about her and assured them she was going to a better land and entreated them to live such lives as to be able to meet her there. She will be buried under the solemn cerimonies of the I. O. G. T.

Friday April 25, 1879

An infant daughter of James ROBERTS was buried on Tuesday.

At a meeting of the I. O. G. T. Of Leroy Lodge No. 84, held at Leroy Wednesday evening. April 16, 1879, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

Whereas, A Merciful and All-Wise Providence in His Infinite Wisdom has seen fit to remove from our midst by the inspiring hand of death our highly esteemed and beloved sister, Louiza ALGER, and

Whereas, Said Sister was at the time of her decease, and alway has been a worthy and honored member of good standing in the Order, and

Whereas, We feel deeply sensible of the great loss we have sustained by the breavement of our dear sister therefore, be it

Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathies to the breaved friends in this hour of their great afiliction, and

Resolved, That while reverently bowing in Christian submission to the inscrutable Wisdom of the Almighty, we hereby express our profound sorrow at the death of our sister, and as an additional manifestation of our of our sorrow our hall regalia and charter be draped in mourning for the period, of thirty days, and

Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and Resolutions be forwarded to the family of the deceased, also that a copy be furnished to the Williamston Enterprise and Fowlerville Review for publication. That one be retained in our Lodge room and a suitable page of our record book be devoted to her memory.

Committee on Resolutions

C. F. NEWKIRK

G. L. GORTON

Ira MERRILL

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Friday May 16, 1879

Mrs. Joseph AVIS, of Conway, died on Monday, of inflamation of the lungs.

Friday May 16, 1879

Christania DUNN, a seven-year-old daughter of M. J. DUNN, of this village, died of diptheria on Thursday. Funeral at the house on Saturday at 10 o’clock.

Neighboring News - Howell May 14, 1879

Friday May 16, 1879

Our people were somewhat excited by the report that Alex. CHILDS (colored) had shot and killed himself while at work for Mr. GALLOWAY, of this village. He shot four shots, the first three being unsuccessful. Mr. CHILDS was a respected citizen and leaves a large family. An inquest was held and the jury rendered a verdict that the deceased came to his death from pistol shots fired by his own hand while laboring under temporary excitement caused by fear. There is a current report that it was on account of a "woman scrape" in which a prominent white man of this village figures quite conspicuously. Mr. CHILDS was buried yesterday.

Friday May 23, 1879

Mr. Wm. WILLIAMS, residing on Ann Street, near Frank street, died on Monday last of consumption after a confinement to the house of several months.

Friday May 30, 1879

Mrs. Phillip HILL died Sunday morning after a lingering illness of several months. Her funeral took place Monday from the school building, Rev. J. W. HENRY, of Williamston officiating.

June 10, 1879

Friday June 13, 1879

Mrs. Hamilton SMITH died this morning.

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Friday June 27, 1879

At a meeting of Edison Lodge No. 1461 of the Knights of Honor, held at Leroy Thursday, June 12, 1879, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

Whereas, A Merciful and All Wise Providence has seen fit to remove from our midst by never-ceasing hand of death a most worthy friend and neighbor, the wife of our bereaved Brother Hamilton SMITH, which has cast a deep gloom over the whole community. In her he has lost a beloved companion and a devoted wife. We as a community, have lost an esteemed friend and good neighbor and a lady worthy the example in everyday life to all who knew her. She was the highest type of moral character and well worthy of imitation. While we extend to our bereaved friends our deepest sympathies and more especially to the bereaved husband, in their great loss, we can but say that we too are mourners and would blend our tears and mingle with them our sorrows , and

Whereas, Our Brother deeply feels and mourns the loss of the companion of his youthful choice, therefore, be it

Resolved, That we tender to the friends of the deceased, and especially to our bereaved Brother, our sincere and heartfelt sympathies in the hour of their bereavement, and be it further

Resolved, That while bowing in humble submission to the Supreme Dictator of the Universe, we will ever keep in view those philosophic principles which ever guard and guides aright through all the duties of life: and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved Brother also a copy be furnished to the Williamston Enterprise and Fowlerville Review for publication, and one be retained in our Lodge room.

Committee;

Geo. W. LANGFORD

Geo. H. GALUSILA

Delbert M. LOWE

Friday July 4, 1879

A twelve year old daughter of Chas. WELLS died of diphtheria on Sunday evening last. The funeral took place on Tuesday from the M. E. Church.

Friday July 4, 1879

Mrs. Catherine LAWRENCE, who resided at the toll gate one mile west of the village, died on Friday evening last of a paraletic stoke. The deceased was sixty-nine years old and highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Alexander McCLINTOCK, a section hand at South Lyon was run over by engine No. 1 on Thursday at that place and both legs were nearly severed from the body, causing death in about 8 hours. A coroners jury were impaneled and after taking testimony of several witnesses, rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts, also that the accident was caused by negligence on the part of the engineer in not ringing the bell or blowing the whistle.

Friday July 11, 1879

Geo. SIMMONS, who has been confined to his bed for the past year died on Sunday evening last.

Friday July 11, 1879

Samuel S. HUNT, an old resident of this township, died very suddenly on Saturday evening last. He complained at noon on Saturday of not feeling as strong as usual but did not feel sick. He continued to grow weaker and a physician was summoned but could find nothing the mater with him except

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 that his pulse was not as regular as it should have been. He was not in any pain and had the full possession of his reason until five o’clock when he died. He was a brother of Mrs. Catherine LAWRENCE who was burried the Saturday previous.

Friday July 11, 1879

Obituary

Died--At his residence in Conway, July 5th, of inflamation of the lungs and acute Bright’s disease, Joel A. CHAPMAN, aged 53 years.

The deceased was born in the State of New York and came to Michigan in 1837 with his mother and step-father, Lorin BOUTWELL, with whom he lived in Deerfield in this county until he arrived at man’s estate. He began business for himself by teaching school winters and working on the farm through the Summer, he having taught some 16 terms in all. After his marriage with his first wife, Miss Loraetta BURGESS, he settled in the eastern part of Cohoctah where he lived until his removal to Conway, about 10 years ago, with the exception of three years that he rented the old BOUTWELL farm. Mr. CHAPMAN’S first wife died some 18 years ago. About two years later he was married to Miss Phylinda PARSONS, a daughter of the late F. B. PARSONS, of Conway. She, with three children, now mourn his loss.

During his lifetime Mr. CHAPMAN has held several position of public trust. In Cohoctah he held for several years the office of Township Treasurer. In Conway he has held the office of Township Clerk for a number of years until last year when he was elected Supervisor and was re-elected to that position in April of this year. He was a candidate last fall on the Republican ticket for the office of County Treasurer and made a close run.

Mr. CHAPMAN was a most practical and consistent christian and for 40 years a member of the M. E. Church and one of its most zealous and efficient workers.

One of the sadest calamities that can befall any community is the loss of its men of exemplary character and influence. Such a man was the subject of this article and his sudden demise falls heavily upon the community where he resided, he being sick but one week prior to his death. As an evidence of the esteem in which he was held, there is said to have been present at his funeral 240 vehicles by actual count. The services were conducted at the Parsons school house on Sunday by Rev. D. W. GIBERSON, pastor of the Conway M. E. Church, and Rev. F. W. WARREN of Fowlerville.

Friday July 18, 1879

A severe accident happened Monday in the southern part of this township. While J. B. TAYLOR was driving a span of horses belonging to Jud FELLOWS the horses became frightened and jumping sideways threw Mrs. A. ANDERSON, of White Oak and Mrs. Wm. GAGE, of Fowlerville, to the ground. Mrs. ANDERSON was killed almost instantly and Mrs. GAGE was seriously injured.

Friday July 25, 1879

Obituary

Died-At his residence in Conway, July 18th, of an affection of the kidneys and liver, Peter DOOLITTLE, aged 52 years.

The deceased was born in Canandaguia county, N. Y., in 1827 and came to Michigan in 1845, settling in the township of Rush, Shiawassee Co. He was married in 1846 to Emiline HATE, who survives him. In 1867 he removed to Conway and being a man of enviable character has enjoyed the confidence of a large circle of friends. The funeral was conducted on Sunday from his late residence, his friends and neighbors attending in large numbers to pay their last tribute to the memory of their deceased friend. The deceased had been a member of the M. E. Church for 19 years.

Friday August 1, 1879

The funeral of Mrs. LEE was held in the M. E. Church last Friday at 2 o’clock P. M.

Friday August 8, 1879

The following resolution were offered and adopted by the Sabbath School at the Parsons school House on the 27th ult.:

Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father in his Infinate Wisdom to remove from our school to the great company of the redeemed on high, our beloved teacher Joel A. CHAPMAN, and

Whereas, He has endeared himself to us by his earnest devotion to the interests of our school, by his patience, intelligence and zeal in teaching the Holy Scriptures and by the noble example he has given of faithfulness in the Master’s cause,

Resolved, That we as a Sunday School ever hold in grateful remembrance his service in our behalf and while "the guess withereth and the flowers fadeth", his memory shall ever be green in our hearts.

Resolved, That while we bow our hearts in meek submission to the will of God we yet desire to place on record our hearty appreciation of his many virtues.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be conveyed to the bereaved widow and family, assuring them of our sincere condolence in this hour of deep affection, believing that "He who tempers the winds to the shorn lamb," will surely pour out his boundless love upon them.

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Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the school.

Committee

Joel PARSONS

Oliver BIGELOW

Friday August 15, 1879

The funeral services of Miss Libbie COLLINS, of South Bend, Indiana, formerly of this village, were conducted from the M. E. Church yesterday. The deceased was the victim of suffocation at a fire that occured at South Bend on Tuesday morning last. She spent her child-hood here and acquired a large circle of friends who speak very highly of her and showed their kind regards for the friend of other days by attending the funeral in large numbers. Deceased was thirty two years of age.

In Memorium

At a regular communication of Fowlerville Lodge No. 164, F. & A. M., held on the evening of July 3d, 1879, the following preambles and resolutions were adopted:

Whereas, It has pleased the Soverign Ruler of the Universe to call from a life of usefulness and activity our worthy Brother, Peter DOOLITTLE, who passed away after a lingering and painful illness July 18th, 1879,

Resolved, That by this dispensation of Providence the Masonic fraternity, and especially this Lodge, have lost a true and faithful Brother, the community an honest, upright and enterprising citizen, and the family a kind, exemplary and affectionate husband and father.

Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who presides over the destinies of nations and individuals, we deeply mourn the loss and cherish the memory of the many virtues and estemable character of our fallen Brother.

Resolved, That we extend to the breaved family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathies and condolence and point them to solace and consolation to him who "doeth all things well and aboundeth in mercy and righteousness".

Resolved, That in the death of our Brother we are reminded that we, too, are mortal and born to die, and that we should live more in constance with the principles which are inculcated in the great light of Masonry, hoping for a final admission into the Celestial Lodge above, --"that House not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens."

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of the deceased and published in the Fowlerville Review.

Com.

I. B. TURNER

Lambert WILLIAMS

D. A. FRENCH

Friday August 29, 1879

Sarah VanDOOZER, aged eight years, died of diphtheria, at the residence of her father, at eight o’clock Tuesday evening.

Friday August 29, 1879

The funeral of the infant child of Dr. R. B. SMITH took place from the Doctors residence Tuesday afternoon, making four deaths in this family during the past few years.

Friday August 29, 1879

The two children of John BARTHOLAMEW have fallen victims to diphtheria--Artie and Myrtie--aged respectively six and four years. Myrtie died Monday afternoon and Artie early Tuesday morning. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at the house. It was reported that the third and only remaining child being an infant four or five months old, was also sick with the same disease, but that was found to be untrue and it is hoped this one may still be spared them.

Friday September 5, 1879

Minnie PIERCE aged ten years died on Saturday and was burried on Sunday

Friday September 5, 1879

John BARTHOLEMEW lost his third and remaining child on Sunday morning last of cholera infantum.

Friday September 12, 1879

Wm. WILLIAMSON, of Howell, died of Bright’s disease on Saturday last.

Friday September 26, 1879

The infant son of D. D. WHITE, aged 15 months, died of diphtheria on Tuesday morning funeral from the house to-day

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Friday October 3, 1879

Diphtheria is raging to conciderable extent in the county south of the village. Five or six deaths have occurred during the past week, three of which were in the family of Mr. GURNEY

Friday October 3, 1879

Geo. FISHER, Sr., whose illness was spoken of in the Review last week, died at the residence of his daughter Mrs. U. COFFEN, on Friday, aged 91 years. He was buried at his old home in Bell Oak.

Friday October 3, 1879

D. GREGORY’S infant died last Saturday.

Friday October 10, 1879

Emma JACKSON, highly esteemed colored girl who has lived in this place for several years, died on Tuesday last of consumption. Funeral took place Thursday.

Friday October 17, 1879

Otto, a seven year old son of L. C. MADISON, died on Saturday of diphtheria.

Friday October 24, 1879

John W. BOTSFORD, an old and esteemed resident of Oceola, was buried on Tuesday.

Friday October 24, 1879

Frankie, the seven year old son of Henry GREENAWAY, died Thursday morning of diphtheria. The funeral occurs at 1 o’clock to-day from the residence and the interment will be made in Howell.

Neighboring News - HOWELL

Friday October 24, 1879

Frederick J., infant son of Fred J. LEE, Esq., aged about seven months died on the 21st inst.

Friday October 31, 1879

Mable, six year old daughter of Mrs. Alma FISHER died of diphtheria on Monday evening.

Friday October 31, 1879

SARGENT--Sarah L. , wife of Gilbert SARGENT died Oct. 22, aged 37 years buried Oct. 23 from the family residence. Officiating Minister Rev. H. O. PARKER pastor of the M. E. Church, at Fowlerville.

Mrs. SARGENT was a daughter of Martin R. and Susan FOSTER, of Iosco. She united with the M. E. Church at the age of 16 years and remained a member until her death.

Friday October 31, 1879

SOUTHERTON--At the residence of her daughter Mrs. S. GILLAM, of this place on Friday last, Mrs. SOUTHERTON, aged 84 years.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church on Sunday. The deceased embraced the Christian religion in her youth and remained steadfast until death called her Home.

LIVINGSTON DEMOCRAT - BRIGHTON

Friday November 14, 1879

Mr. LOSY, who lives about three miles north-east of this village, had some friends visit him from Fowlerville about two weeks since. The children of said friends had just recovered from diphtheria. They came on Saturday and returned Sunday. Monday night Mr. LOSY’S three children were all attacked with the disease, and in about twelve days were all dead. Mrs. LOSY has the disease mildly. A few other mild cases are reported in town.

Died

MILLER-Mrs. Louise MILLER, mother of W. A. MILLER, died on Wednesday evening, after a long illness, aged 74 years.

She joined the M. E. Church at an early age and died in the faith. Her remains will be taken to Pinckney, her former home, for interment, to-morrow.

Friday November 28, 1879

STEWARD--Died In Fleming, on the 22d inst., wife of Phineas STEWARD, aged 35 years.

Friday November 28, 1879

BUSH--Died At the residence of her daughter, in Fowlerville, Nov. 17, 1879, Mrs. Hannah BUSH, aged 85 years, one month and twelve days.

The deceased moved from the State of New York to this township in the Spring of 1837 when there was but one house in Fowlerville, and only a few houses in the township. She lived in wedlock forty years and in widowhood a little over seventeen years. Of a family of four children only two survive her. She was a woman loved and respected by all who knew her.

Friday December 12, 1879

A serious affliction has fallen upon the family of Mr. Geo. WRIGHT, of Iosco. A little over a year ago a little daughter of Mr. WRIGHT’S came to this village to spend a few weeks with the family of Russel HASTINGS, and while here was taken down with diphtheria and died. On Friday of last week a nine-year-old daughter died and had scarcely been consigned to her last resting place before

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 another and only remaining daughter, a few years older, was also taken. At last accounts the only remaining child, a son of about three years was very low with the same disease and but little hopes of his recovery.

Friday December 12, 1879

There are a few cases of diphtheria in, and around, town. A ten year old daughter of John JONES died last week with it.

Neighboring News - BYRON

Friday December 12, 1879

The funeral services of the son of Frank ALDEN were held at the M. E. Church last Thursday. Rev. LANNING officiated.

Friday December 19, 1879

Mrs. ELLIOT, mother of Mrs. W. H. MARBLE, died at the residence of her daughter at this place on Sunday last. She was burried from the M. E. Church on Tuesday.

Friday December 19, 1879

The only remaining child of Geo. WRIGHT, of Iosco, whose illness was spoken of in last week’s Review, died Monday evening, of diphtheria. This is the last of a family of five children taken away by this terrible disease within a year.