This is very different from the standard spelling; it may be a transcription error.
From the Lewis County Democrat, February 1, 1899: Denmark, NY---Eliphalet C. Barnum, only son of George Barnum, died at his home in our place last Thursday evening after a sickness of only two days. He was nearly 40 years of age and had spent the most of his life in our midst. He was a man of good habits, was strictly honest we believe in all his business relations, and will be greatly missed in our neighborhood. The funeral services were held at the house and the remains were interred in Hillside cemetery. The many friends of the deceased sympathize with the family in their deep affliction.