Ervin D. Eccleston of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] was found dead in his room Saturday morning. "Erv" as he was familiarly known, had not been well for a week previous. He seemed to be experiencing a general breakdown. He could not eat and Friday night he was known to be in a precarious condition due to exhaustion and general debility. He had been attended by a physician. He was 60 years old and had lived in Bainbridge about thirty years coming here from Guilford with his parents who have since died. His mother, Mrs. Harriet Eccleston, died about two years ago, having a small estate in which the deceased had an interest. John M Cooper of this place, had charge of the money. He cared for him and provided for his wants. Enough was left to give a respectable burial. The funeral was held at the undertaking rooms of Erwin Ramsdell & Son Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Many flowers covered the casket which was a handsome one. A large number of friends attended and accompanied the body to Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. Rev. T.J. Hill of this village officiated. The deceased was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and attended the Oxford Academy. He was a bright student but in his youth his head was injured in a railroad accident on the D.L.&S. railroad impairing his intellect. Since being in Bainbridge he has been employed in doing light work for various people about the village and was very trustworthy. "Erv" had a great many friends who were good to him. He was honest and deserving. Since the death of Mrs. Eccleston Mr. Cooper gave him special care and attention and so handled his small inheritance as to last him to the end and was able to make respectable provisions for him at his death, in keeping with the proud spirit of the deceased, in avoiding all semblance of being an object of charity. Of immediate relatives the deceased is survived only by one brother William Eccleston. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 15, 1910]
Theodore Cable died at Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., Monday Sept. 5th, aged 68 years. Burial was in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, the 8th, Rev. Jno F. Shaw officiating, assisted by the G.A.R. Post. Mr. Cable was born in Afton and lived there all his life time until four years ago. He has been a member of the M.E. Church of Afton for over 40 years. In 1906 he moved to Coventry, thence to Norfolk. He was married to Mary J. Landers 44 years ago, and five children were born to them of whom Clinton J. of Albany, Marjorie Galin and Rhena B. Liveeney of Norfolk, survive. Only two brothers and one sister of a large family remain, Truman Cable of Afton, Zachery Cable at Rockdale and Mrs. McAfee of Afton. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 15, 1910]
Reuben Carrol of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] was hit and instantly killed Friday night by No. 9, the passenger train going north at 4 o'clock. Carrol was on the local train coming from Albany and about one mile north of Central Bridge he had to cough and put his head out of the window to do so. While coughing his false teeth dropped out and when he arrived at Central Bridge he left the train and walked back to look for his teeth. He was walking along on the south bound track, and saw a freight train approaching and stepped from the south bound track to the north bound to get out of the way of the freight and was hit by train No. 9. His body was thrown a number of feet in front of the passenger train and landed on the track, the entire train passing over his body. He was in such a mangled condition that it was difficult to identify him. A bill head bearing the name of Col. Walter Scott, of this city, was found in one of the dead man's pockets and it was from Mr. Scott that the name of the man was ascertained. Carroll had been in the office of Col. Scott only the day before and had transacted some business with him. Carroll had often expressed his fear of being killed by the cars and could never be induced to walk on the track if there was any way possible for him to avoid doing so, and it is rather singular that he should have met his death in the manner of which he had the greatest fear. He was a man about 45 years of age, single and with his brother, Stephen, formerly ran a hotel in Unadilla. He has four brothers living, who reside in Summit and Trout Creek. The funeral will be held from the home of his brother, Stephen, at Trout Creek this afternoon --Oneonta Star [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 22, 1910]
Harriett A. Spohn, the eldest of the children of Monson A. and Laretta (Dodge) Smith of Oxford, died in this village September 12, 1910. For more than four years she was a great sufferer from the disease that she only found relief from in death. Through the long months of suffering, devoted children and kind friends did all that could be done to ease the weary hours of pain. Mrs. Spohn was born in Oxford November 23, 1845. For many years she was a successful teacher in the district schools of Oxford. She united with the Free Baptist church of East Oxford in November, 1872, and after her removal to Bainbridge united with the Presbyterian church, whose pastor conducted the funeral services. She married Joseph F. Spohn of this village Nov. 18, 1874, and since that time has resided here most of the time. She was a woman of great determination, strong force of character and though quiet in her ways her influence was always felt on the side of right, and many who confided their troubles to her were comforted by good counsel. Of the five children, Mrs. James Purvis, Frederick and Milton reside in Bainbridge, the latter giving up his work in Binghamton and returning home to be near his mother during her sickness; Mrs. Warren Gundermann resides in Endicott and Homer is in the United States Navy, One sister, Mrs. C.M Stone, of Oxford, survives her. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 22, 1910]
BEATMAN: Seymour H. Beatman, born April 9, 1851, the son of William and Julia Davidson Beatman, died Sunday morning at his home in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. Funeral services which will be private, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. William D. Lathrop of Guilford will officiate and burial will be in Afton Cemetery, Arrangements by E.F. Tabor.[MHD notation: 1932]
One of the saddest deaths we have been called upon to chronicle for some time is that of Orson J. Loomis, the eleven-year-old son of Mrs. Julia Loomis, of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], which occurred at Philadelphia last Sunday. The little fellow had been troubled for some time with what was supposed to be a water tumor, and on the advice of physicians his mother took him to Philadelphia for medical treatment. The disease seemed to yield to the treatment received, and he was pronounced nearly well, and the fond mother was to start for her home in a few days. Friday last, however, the disease took another form, which ended in Bright's disease. The disease was of a very severe nature, and after lingering until Sunday evening his spirit was called Home to its Maker, where suffering is unknown. Mr. J.O. Beatman, a brother of Mrs. Loomis, was with her at the time, and as soon as arrangements could be affected they started on their sad journey home, arriving here Tuesday morning. The death of her son falls with great severity upon the sorrowing mother, but she will find consolation in the fact that what is her loss is his gain. He was her only child, and being a bright, active, Christian boy only a parent can realize his loss. The funeral was held Wednesday and the remains were placed beside those of his father in the cemetery at North Afton. The bereaved mother and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. [published Dec. 6, 1888]
At the close of the revival meeting, Thursday evening, many were surprised to hear that Mrs. Jane Fairchild had just died. It was not generally known that "Mother Fairchild" as she was familiarly called, was so near death's door, and the sudden announcement seemed like a bolt from a clear sky. The deceased was a woman loved and respected by everyone. She was an earnest Christian, and was the oldest member of the Afton M.E. church. Her demise leaves but one remaining member of the Methodist church as it was first organized in Afton, that one being Mrs. T.L. Green. In her death that society loses a true disciple of God, the home a dear, loving companion, and the community a sympathizing friend. For some time past the deceased had resided with her niece, Mrs. C.L. Seely, and the last days of her long and useful life were made happy by the many kind acts form those who cared for her so tenderly, and who loved her so dearly. Her age was 80 years. The funeral was held from her late home Sunday afternoon and was largely attended, Rev. J.L Thomas officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Funeral Director Emens having charge.
BEATMAN: Seymour H. Beatman, born April 9, 1851, the son of William and Julia Davidson Beatman, died Sunday morning at his home in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. Funeral services which will be private, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. William D. Lathrop of Guilford will officiate and burial will be in Afton Cemetery, Arrangements by E.F. Tabor.[MHD notation: 1932]
One of the saddest deaths we have been called upon to chronicle for some time is that of Orson J. Loomis, the eleven-year-old son of Mrs. Julia Loomis, of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], which occurred at Philadelphia last Sunday. The little fellow had been troubled for some time with what was supposed to be a water tumor, and on the advice of physicians his mother took him to Philadelphia for medical treatment. The disease seemed to yield to the treatment received, and he was pronounced nearly well, and the fond mother was to start for her home in a few days. Friday last, however, the disease took another form, which ended in Bright's disease. The disease was of a very severe nature, and after lingering until Sunday evening his spirit was called Home to its Maker, where suffering is unknown. Mr. J.O. Beatman, a brother of Mrs. Loomis, was with her at the time, and as soon as arrangements could be affected they started on their sad journey home, arriving here Tuesday morning. The death of her son falls with great severity upon the sorrowing mother, but she will find consolation in the fact that what is her loss is his gain. He was her only child, and being a bright, active, Christian boy only a parent can realize his loss. The funeral was held Wednesday and the remains were placed beside those of his father in the cemetery at North Afton. The bereaved mother and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. [published Dec. 6, 1888]
At the close of the revival meeting, Thursday evening, many were surprised to hear that Mrs. Jane Fairchild had just died. It was not generally known that "Mother Fairchild" as she was familiarly called, was so near death's door, and the sudden announcement seemed like a bolt from a clear sky. The deceased was a woman loved and respected by everyone. She was an earnest Christian, and was the oldest member of the Afton M.E. church. Her demise leaves but one remaining member of the Methodist church as it was first organized in Afton, that one being Mrs. T.L. Green. In her death that society loses a true disciple of God, the home a dear, loving companion, and the community a sympathizing friend. For some time past the deceased had resided with her niece, Mrs. C.L. Seely, and the last days of her long and useful life were made happy by the many kind acts form those who cared for her so tenderly, and who loved her so dearly. Her age was 80 years. The funeral was held from her late home Sunday afternoon and was largely attended, Rev. J.L Thomas officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Funeral Director Emens having charge.
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