Irving Lamb and his son, Seth Lamb, were drowned in the Susquehanna river at about 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred at the father's home, which is located on the river bank just below the bridge and directly opposite the Borden's milk plant. Mr. and Mrs. Seth Lamb and the young daughter were visiting at the home of his father in Afton and after dinner the family gathered in the backyard, on the bank of the river. Mrs. Seth Lamb and Mabel Lamb, the daughter of Irving Lamb, decided to go wading. They were enjoying themselves in the water when Seth Lamb began splashing them. In order to escape, they stepped further into the water and got beyond their depth. The two men went to their assistance and accidentally stepped off into a hole, said to be about 30 feet deep. Neither of them could swim, and they were never seen to come to the surface. It is supposed that in the excitement, each clung to the other, and their bodies stayed at the bottom. Mrs. Irving Lamb, who was sitting on the bank with the young daughter of Mrs. Seth Lamb, wadded into the water up to her waist and was able to reach the hand of her daughter-in-law, who had presence of mind to grasp the hand of Mabel. A chain was thus formed, and the two women were pulled to safety. Irving Lamb, who is about 55 years of age, is the owner of the saw and lumber mill, and his son was associated with him. about a week ago work had bee commenced to put the mill in working order and install electric lights. Seth Lamb, who is about 25 years of age, and who saw service abroad during the war, resides about two miles out of the village of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. The older man has two sons and three daughters. Seth lamb is survived by his wife and daughter, aged about four years. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 12, 1920]
Her many friends learn with sincere sorrow of the sudden death of Mrs. Frank Lyon of Chicago, which occurred about three weeks ago. Mrs. Lyon was the daughter of Don A. and Amelia Gilbert, and was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and lived here until after her marriage to Mr. Lyon. She was a graduate of the Bainbridge academy, and a faithful, devoted member of the Presbyterian church while a resident of this village. Mr. Lyon was in business here as a merchant tailor, going from this place to Binghamton and thence to Chicago. Besides the husband to miss her loving presence, are two daughters and one son; her mother, Mrs. Amelia Gilbert, of Albany, and five brothers: Mr. Frank B. Gilbert, deputy commissioner of education for New York state, of Albany, Alonzo of Wilkesbarre, Maurice, Arthur, and the Rev. Charles Gilbert of New York. Many school friends and associates of her early life still live in Bainbridge and vicinity and remember Mrs. Lyon as a loyal, sympathetic friend, and speak of her with respect and affection. Mrs. Lyon was actively interested in church and social affairs, a devoted wife and mother, and will be greatly missed at home, at church and in many circles by true friends who sympathize with the relatives in their great bereavement. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 12, 1920]
Luzern Westcott, a native of the town of Milford [Otsego Co., NY], but for forty-three years a universally respected resident of the city of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], died at half past one o'clock Saturday morning, August 25, after an illness of several months' duration, which, however, had not been of a critical nature until about three weeks before. On Thursday, July 29, it was noted in The Star of the following day, Mr. and Mrs. Westcott celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. Surrounded by children and grandchildren, the day was spent very pleasantly, and Mr. Westcott himself rallied to a notable degree from his illness, and was exceptionally active and cheerful. The day was one toward which he had looked forward eagerly, and it seemed that it was in truth the culmination of his dream. A day or two later his condition became more serious and he failed gradually for three weeks, when, surround by his wife and family, who gave devoted attention during his entire illness, he died, as above stated on Saturday morning. Mr. Westcott was born March 6, 1843, on the homestead farm at Milford Center, and was a son of Reuben and Wealthy Westcott, the family being one of the earliest to settle in Milford township. When but 18 years of age he went to Watertown and engaged in the egg business. The following year he was married to Miss Charlotte Ball of that city, and returned to the homestead farm in Milford. His first wife dying in 1868, he was married two years later to Miss Emma Hubbard, with whom more than half a century of happy wedded life was spent. Mr. Westcott moved to Oneonta in 1877 and was for several years employed in the hop business by George I. Wilber, an occupation in which he was engaged for practically all his life thereafter. He was an excellent salesman and a remarkable judge of hops. He was for several years a member of the firm of M. and L. Westcott, and after the death of Monroe Westcott, carried on the business alone. Afterwards he was in the employ of Genyon & Saxton, F.D. Miller and Smith & Capron, but for the last year and a half he had been with the wholesale firm of Morris Brothers. This work however by no means limited his activities. Associated with M. Westcott he built the Westcott block, then the largest commercial structure in Oneonta, in 1882, and he also dealt largely in Oneonta real estate, building many houses in the city. With Eugene Rose he founded the first ice business in Oneonta, a business which, under the name of the Oneonta Ice Company, still remains in the family of his descendants. He was an energetic business man of real ability, and his advice was often sought and given. Mrs. Westcott is survived by his second wife, above named, and by six children, Mrs. Helen Crandall, Mrs. Minnie Lunn, Mrs. Mary Denton and Reuben H. Westcott of this city; Arthur L Westcott of New York and Mrs. Charles H. Clark of Bainbridge. The two first named are children of his earlier marriage. Also he leaves six great grandchildren, Luzern W. Crandall, Alice E. Wendall and Herbert Denton, Mrs. Charlotte Wyckoff and William Lunn. He was a member for forty-five years of the Baptist Church, with which he united at Milford Center. On removal to Oneonta Mr. and Mrs. Westcott transferred their membership to the First Baptist Church of this city, of which he was a trustee for twenty years. He was always actively interested in the work of the church, and his life was evidence of the steadfastness and serenity of his faith. He was a public spirited citizen, a good friend and neighbor, a generous helper to those in need and a loving husband and father, the home and comfort of his loved ones being his first consideration. His interest in and sympathy for the unfortunate was very marked, and that it was appreciated was shown by many inquiries during his illness by those whom he had befriended. He was a man widely known, greatly loved and highly respected; and general sympathy will be felt for the family and in particular for the wife of more than fifty years, in this bereavement. The funeral was held at 3 p.m. August 23 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lunn, 6 Walnut street. The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Dr. Edson J. Farley, and interment was in the family plot at Glenwood cemetery--Oneonta Star. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 26, 1920]
Luzern Westcott, a native of the town of Milford [Otsego Co., NY], but for forty-three years a universally respected resident of the city of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], died at half past one o'clock Saturday morning, August 25, after an illness of several months' duration, which, however, had not been of a critical nature until about three weeks before. On Thursday, July 29, it was noted in The Star of the following day, Mr. and Mrs. Westcott celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. Surrounded by children and grandchildren, the day was spent very pleasantly, and Mr. Westcott himself rallied to a notable degree from his illness, and was exceptionally active and cheerful. The day was one toward which he had looked forward eagerly, and it seemed that it was in truth the culmination of his dream. A day or two later his condition became more serious and he failed gradually for three weeks, when, surround by his wife and family, who gave devoted attention during his entire illness, he died, as above stated on Saturday morning. Mr. Westcott was born March 6, 1843, on the homestead farm at Milford Center, and was a son of Reuben and Wealthy Westcott, the family being one of the earliest to settle in Milford township. When but 18 years of age he went to Watertown and engaged in the egg business. The following year he was married to Miss Charlotte Ball of that city, and returned to the homestead farm in Milford. His first wife dying in 1868, he was married two years later to Miss Emma Hubbard, with whom more than half a century of happy wedded life was spent. Mr. Westcott moved to Oneonta in 1877 and was for several years employed in the hop business by George I. Wilber, an occupation in which he was engaged for practically all his life thereafter. He was an excellent salesman and a remarkable judge of hops. He was for several years a member of the firm of M. and L. Westcott, and after the death of Monroe Westcott, carried on the business alone. Afterwards he was in the employ of Genyon & Saxton, F.D. Miller and Smith & Capron, but for the last year and a half he had been with the wholesale firm of Morris Brothers. This work however by no means limited his activities. Associated with M. Westcott he built the Westcott block, then the largest commercial structure in Oneonta, in 1882, and he also dealt largely in Oneonta real estate, building many houses in the city. With Eugene Rose he founded the first ice business in Oneonta, a business which, under the name of the Oneonta Ice Company, still remains in the family of his descendants. He was an energetic business man of real ability, and his advice was often sought and given. Mrs. Westcott is survived by his second wife, above named, and by six children, Mrs. Helen Crandall, Mrs. Minnie Lunn, Mrs. Mary Denton and Reuben H. Westcott of this city; Arthur L Westcott of New York and Mrs. Charles H. Clark of Bainbridge. The two first named are children of his earlier marriage. Also he leaves six great grandchildren, Luzern W. Crandall, Alice E. Wendall and Herbert Denton, Mrs. Charlotte Wyckoff and William Lunn. He was a member for forty-five years of the Baptist Church, with which he united at Milford Center. On removal to Oneonta Mr. and Mrs. Westcott transferred their membership to the First Baptist Church of this city, of which he was a trustee for twenty years. He was always actively interested in the work of the church, and his life was evidence of the steadfastness and serenity of his faith. He was a public spirited citizen, a good friend and neighbor, a generous helper to those in need and a loving husband and father, the home and comfort of his loved ones being his first consideration. His interest in and sympathy for the unfortunate was very marked, and that it was appreciated was shown by many inquiries during his illness by those whom he had befriended. He was a man widely known, greatly loved and highly respected; and general sympathy will be felt for the family and in particular for the wife of more than fifty years, in this bereavement. The funeral was held at 3 p.m. August 23 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lunn, 6 Walnut street. The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Dr. Edson J. Farley, and interment was in the family plot at Glenwood cemetery--Oneonta Star. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 26, 1920]
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