MRS. HELEN HILL TUTTLE

McDONOUGH

(1947-48)

   Mrs. Helen Hill Tuttle, 82, widow of Arthur S. Tuttle of McDonough, New York, died Saturday evening, October 30, at the Women's Relief Corps Home in Oxford, New York.  Mrs. Tuttle was the daughter of Benjamin Bruce Read and Mary Jane Hill Read, deceased of McDonough, New York, and was twice married.  Her first husband, Evan B. Merriam of Syracuse, died many years ago.  The decedent was born November 19, 1865 in Greene.  Mrs. Tuttle was for many years historian of the Go-Won-Go Chapter of the D. A. R. at Oxford and active for many years in its many projects.

   She is the former past matron of the Syracuse chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and Past Grand Ada.  She was also an honorary member of the Sherburne chapter O. E. S.  Mrs. Tuttle was a communicant of the Episcopal church at McDonough.

   She is survived by one cousin, Supreme Court Justice James P. Hill, and a second cousin, Mrs. Janet Hill Gordon, both of Norwich.  A memorial service was conducted for the decedent Wednesday at the Seymour funeral home at Oxford, by the Sherburne chapter of the OES.

   Funeral services were held from the Seymour funeral home at Oxford, Wednesday, November 3, with interment at McDonough.

NOTE:  THE DATE OF 1947-48 WAS LISTED SEPARATE FROM THE ARTICLE.

TILLOTSON-HAMILTON

   A pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus M. Hamton on Mitchell street, New Year's day, when their daughter, Sarah E., was united in marriage with Richard Tillotson of Oxford.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wilson Treible in the presence of immediate relatives.

   The bride was formerly a teacher in the Norwich public schools and resigned as principal of ward school No. 3, about a year ago, to become a teacher in the Utica city schools.  She won the confidence and respect alike of pupils and patrons.  The groom is a successful Oxford business man.  After a wedding trip to New York, Mr. and Mrs. Tillotson will make their home in Oxford.

MRS. E. L. ENSIGN

OXFORD

   JUNE 9.-Mrs. E. L. Ensign, a well known and highly esteemed resident of this village, died at her home on Clinton street last Friday night, after an illness lasting but a few days.

   Deceased was a faithful and earnest member of the Congregational church and her death is deeply regretted not only by the members of that society but by the entire community as well.

   Funeral services were held at the residence on Monday afternoon after which the remains were taken to Norwich for interment in Mt. Hope cemetery.

VERNIE LEWIS

McDONOUGH

   LEWIS.-In McDonough, April 11th, Vernie, son of George I. R. Lewis, aged 3 years, 5 months.

   One from the group of three is taken, and we miss the cheering prattle of his voice; but he left us only to awaken with the blest in Paradise.

"Little Vernie has gone to rest,

His sufferings now are o'er;

The holy angels were his guides

On to the other shore."

                                       S. A. B.

SARAH A. BROWN

SMITHVILLE

   BROWN.-In Smithville, Dec. 29th, 1874, Sarah A., wife of Henry F. Brown, aged 29 years, 7 months and 23 days.

   Deceased was of excellent christian character, and was one who had the entire confidence and respect of the community in which she lived.

"Her sufferings ended with the day,

Yet lived she at its close,

And breathed the long, long night away,

In statue-like repose;

But when the sun in all his state,

Illum'd the eastern skies,

She passed through glory's morning gate,

And walked in Paradise."

ELLEN DUNNING

SMITHVILE

   DUNNING.- In Smithville, Sept. 2d, Ellen, wife of John dunning, aged 64 years.

   Deceased was in feeble health for several years; and being assured that she must die, she gave parting advice to her children, bade goodbye to her friends around; and, trusting in the promises of her Savior, calmly and peacefully passed away.

"Our mother, how we miss her."

HANNAH B. PURDY

SMITHVILLE

   Hannah B. Purdy, wife of David L. Purdy, of Smithville, quietly breathed her last on Tuesday, June 29, 1897, at the age of 52 years.  Her maiden name was Hannah Brown, a sister of J. G. Brown and A. E. Brown of McDonough, Wm. Brown, of Smithville and Mrs. Isaac Fitch, of Oxford.  She was married to Mr. Purdy twenty-seven years ago.  A daughter and a son were born to them, both of whom are living.  Mrs. Purdy was a kind and loving wife and mother, though in ill health for a number of years, yet she was cheerful, keeping the welfare of her family first in her mind and suffering without complaining.

   About five months ago she was confined to her bed, and despite all that the human hand could do to relieve her suffering she gradually failed till the death angel came and her spirit returned to its maker.  The funeral services were held at the house Friday July 2d, burial in Evergreen cemetery at McDonough.  Rev. A. W. Barrows, officiating.