Miss Iva M. Goetcheus, aged 53, a former correspondent for The Review-Times, died at her home on the Greene-Coventry road, Sunday night, Oct. 13, after a few weeks' illness. Miss Goetcheus was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] and had lived in that vicinity all her life. Funeral services were held from her late home Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. R.E. Gould of Central Baptist church officiating. Burial was made in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]. Miss Goetcheus is survived by her mother, Mrs. Emma Goetcheus. [MHD notation: d. 1955]
G.B. Goodnough, 73, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home, Wednesday, June 11th. The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church, June 14, at 2:30 o'clock. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, three daughters, Mrs. Guy Purdy, and Mrs. Roy Marks, of Afton, and Mrs. George Russell of Binghamton, a brother L.D. Goodnough of Seattle, Washington, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The Rev. Frederick Nichols officiated. Rev. and Mrs. Nichols sang "Beckoning Hands" and "Sometime We'll Understand." Mr. Goodnough was a resident of Afton for about 33 years, and a member of the First Baptist Church. The bearers were Ernest Russell, Ed Russell, Charles French, and Robert Thompson. Burial was in Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].
Mrs. Minnie Wylie Goodnough who died suddenly at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday night, was for several years a resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]. Much of her youth was spent in teaching school in Coventry where she was held in high esteem by her pupils and friends who are grieved at her passing. She is survived by her husband, George Goodnough; two sons, Gordon Goodnough of Endwell and Major Cleon Goodnough of Staten Island; a daughter, Miss Doris Goodnough of Buffalo; a grandson, George Edward Goodnough of Texas and a sister, Mrs. Grace Baldwin of Norwich. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Afton, Order of the Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary and the W.R.C. Funeral services were held in Afton, Tuesday, and burial was made in Afton. [MHD notation: April 3, 1943]
After a illness of a little over a week, Dr. Eugene A. Goodsell died at his home in this village early Monday morning. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia complicated by general debility. For some time the doctor had been gradually running down, but no one fully realized his weakened condition until his fatal illness when it was found that his depleted system failed to respond to the very best of medical care and skillful nursing. The doctor for some time had felt the need of rest and recuperation and intended to take an extended vacation this coming week leaving Dr. Charles Seely in charge of his practice. All the winter and spring he had been kept very closely confined attending to his large practice and had overworked in his care for others, often responding to calls for his services when he himself needed a physician. The funeral service, one of the largest ever attended in this village, was held at his late home Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock conducted by Rev. W.W. Ketchum. Both the Masonic order, of which he was Past-Master, and the Eastern Star of which he was Worthy Patron attended in a body, the Masons conducting the service at the grave. There were many floral offerings from the various societies and friends, tokens of love and esteem. The burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. Dr. Eugene A. Goodsell was born in the town of Colesville, August 22nd, 1858. There he spent his boyhood days. At the age of twelve he was thrown upon his own resources, but there were those qualities in the boy that became so prominent in the man and he faced life with the purpose of making something of himself. How well he succeeded his life testifies. His early education was received in the district schools. One of his teachers was the Rev. Oscar Beardsley who, the doctor laughingly used to say, taught him all he ever knew about mathematics. From the district school he entered Afton Union School from which he graduated June 27th, 1879. A program of that day shows the subject of his oration to have been "The Power that Conquers." After leaving school he taught for a number of terms at North Sanford, Masonville and Sidney. It was while teaching school that he began the study of medicine, studying with Dr. Whitney of Masonville. That he might thoroughly fit himself for what was to be his life profession he entered the Eclectic Medical College, N.Y., and on the 3rd of March, 1884, he graduated with high honors, being valedictorian of his class. He began the practice of medicine under Dr. J.E. Walker at Arkport, N.Y. This he always counted as a valuable adjunct to his college training. It was the putting in practice under the direction of an able physician what he had been studying for three years. Afterward he practiced for about a year at North Sanford and then moved to this village. This was fourteen years ago. July 5th, 1888, just after he began his practice here, he married Miss May Mosher who has been his worthy helpmate and companion and to whom is due a large share of credit for the success with which he met. He leaves besides his wife two children, much loved, Marjorie and Wesson. The taking away of no citizen from our community could cause more universal sorrow. Dr. Goodsell was a man beloved by all and had endeared himself to the hearts of the people in such a way that all feel they have sustained a personal loss. He was a citizen interested in all that concerned the community and as such we could ill afford to lose him. At different times he was intrusted with public office and always discharged the duties of the office as a public trust. at the time of his death he was one of the coroners of Chenango county, a member of the board of education, treasurer of the fair association and trustee of the Presbyterian church. It will be a long time before we find a citizen to take his place. He was a physician skilled in the art of healing, and the treatment of disease. His ability was universally recognized. The families that employed him as physician will greatly miss his services. We little realize our dependence upon those who minister to us in sickness till they are gone. He was a friend to everybody and we believe everybody was his friend. A friend he proved to be not only of work but of deed. Many sets of kindness rendered quietly linger in the hearts of the recipients as imperishable monuments. The closing words of his valedictory to the members of his college class tell us why he had so many friends, and well may be heeded by us all: "Live for something! Do good and leave behind you a monument of virtue that the storms of time can never destroy. Write your name in kindness, love and mercy upon the hearts of thousands you come in contact with year by year; you will never be forgotten. Your names, your deeds will be as legible upon the hearts you leave behind as the stars upon the brow of evening." Let us take these as his farewell words to us. [MHD notation: d. May 12, 1902]
The second fatality in less than a year and a half occurred at the Johnson street crossing [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon, May 16, at 1:55 when Gilbert S. Gordon, 75-year old Johnson street resident, was killed instantly when his 1942 sedan was struck by a southbound freight train of the D.&H. Railroad. Acting as coroner, Dr. Edward Danforth issued a verdict of accidental death due to a fractured skull and multiple internal injuries. According to Chief of Police L.R. Bretz, of Bainbridge, who investigated with Sgt. James Fleming, of B.C.I., Troop C, State Police, Mr. Gordon was driving west across the crossing just as the train approached. Both the car and the train were moving slowly, but Mr. Gordon failed to stop when the engineer sounded his whistle. The locomotive struck the car on the right side just ahead of the front door, carrying the car and Mr. Gordon about 400 feet down the track. There were three witnesses according to Chief Bretz, J.A. Neals, fireman, of 289 Madison street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; John Kernoschak, head brakeman, of 51 Fairlawn avenue, Carbondale, Pa.; and J.R. Herrick, of 38 Juliand street, Bainbidge, who was working on the construction at the Casein plant. Chief Bretz stated that apparently fireman Neals was the first person to see the car approaching the crossing and he notified the engineer, Robert Washburn, of 240 Kidder street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to blow the whistle about 90 feet north of the crossing. The body was removed to Colwell Brothers Funeral Home at Bainbridge. The car, which was a total wreck, was removed from the scene of the accident by Demeree's Garage. The locomotive was slightly damaged. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating. Bearers were Ward Searles, Frank Buman, Charles Thorp, all of Bainbridge, and Fred Kimball, of Afton. Burial was in Oxford Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. Gordon was born in Oxford on May 27, 1870, the son of William and Catherine (Hovey) Gordon. He had lived for more than 30 years in Bainbridge. He is survived by his wife and a sister. It was at the same crossing that Mrs. Elmer Archer was killed a year ago last New Year's. [MHD notation: d. 1945]
John B. Gordon, died last Thursday at the age of 88. The funeral was held on June 13 in the Seymour Funeral Home at Oxford. He is survived by a son, Leo Gordon, a sister, Mary Gordon, and a brother, Gilbert Gordon, of this village. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] [MHD notation: June 1942]
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