One dead, one seriously injured, was the result of a head-on motor car collision Sunday afternoon beneath the railroad underpass at the south end of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. The roads were thoroughly wet and the collision is said to have been caused by this condition as both cars were proceeding at a moderate pace. In the past, there have been smash-ups at this dangerous point, where the road makes a sharp curve as it passes under the railroad from the south. The cars figuring in the smash-up was a LaSalle coupe driven by Dexter Teed of Hamilton, N.Y., which was going north and skidded on the turn. The coupe ran into a Ford sedan driven by Howard Munson, New Milford, Pa., hitting it in the front and sliding along the left side to completely smash the body of the sedan and injure the driver and Mrs. Alpha VanCott, who occupied the rear seat on the left. Mrs. VanCott, 34, also of New Milford, whose husband is a cousin of H.H. VanCott, of Bainbridge, died Tuesday from a broken hip and internal injuries. After the accident she was removed to a Binghamton hospital. Mr. Munson suffered a broken left arm. He was given first aid treatment at the scene of the accident. Mrs. Howard Munson, wife of the driver, received several cuts and bruises, but it was thought that she was not seriously wounded. Other occupants of the sedan, Leon VanCott, husband of the injured woman, and Gerald Munson--, aged five, escaped injury. Teed, sole occupant of the coupe, was uninjured. According to witnesses of the accident, Teed, proceeding north around the slippery curve at a moderate speed, applied his brakes some distance from the culvert, and skidded across the center of the road, smashing into the Ford which had just emerged from underneath the railroad. The front end of the coupe hit the left side of the front end of the sedan, with a terrific crash and scraped along the left side, smashing in the body. The door folded against Munson, breaking his left arm. The rear panel was twisted around, pinning Mrs. VanCott and crushing her hip. The Ford, almost a complete wreck, was towed to the Bainbridge Garage. Teed's car was hauled to Pratts' Garage by their wrecker. Sergeant J.A. Barry and Trooper J.P. Norton, of Troop C, State Police, arrived at the scene, soon after the accident, and directed the heavy stream of traffic under the culvert. Only one-way traffic was possible for more than a half hour while the wreckers were busy removing the damaged vehicles. No charges were preferred by either party, the accident being considered unavoidable. Mrs. C.H. Nutter and Mrs. George Foster, of this village, who viewed the wreck from the porches of their respective homes, were the only witnesses. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1933]
Mrs. Merritt Woods, born January 6, 1901, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunt, of Afton, died last week Tuesday evening in a hospital at Cohoes, N.Y., following an operation for appendicitis. Wednesday the remains were brought to Bainbridge and the funeral was held in Coldwell Bros.' Chapel on West Main street, Saturday afternoon. Deceased is survived by her husband, her parents, a daughter, Irene, aged seven, two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Jones, of Afton, and Mrs. Sadie Weed, of Laceyville, Pa., and two brothers, Draper and Everett Hunt, of Afton. Mrs. Woods received her education at the Afton High School and Oneonta Normal School and had taught district schools near Bainbridge for several years. At the funeral, the Rev. E.A. Snyder officiated, and interment was in the Afton Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1933]
Mrs. Wallace May, a lifelong resident of Guilford street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home at the age of 85 years last Wednesday noon after a short illness. She was born February 19, 1848, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scott, who at that time lived in the house where she died. All her life had been spent on the farm in Guilford street, where she and Mr. May lived for 67 years, celebrating their 67th anniversary March 22nd, last. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 24, 1933]
Edna Scott May, beloved wife of Wallace May, passed away at her home on the Guilford road [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday noon, August 16th. Deceased was born February 18, 1849, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Loomis Scott. In March, 1886 she was united in marriage to Wallace May. Her entire life was thereafter spent on the farm where they resided. She loved her family and home, always giving the best of herself for their comfort. Her sympathetic nature and cheerful ways drew to her a large circle of friends. Always glad to minister to others she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Funeral services were held from the late home at 2 o'clock Saturday, August 19th, being conducted by Rev. Geddes, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Afton. There was a profusion of floral offerings from her large circle of friends. She was laid at rest in St. Peter's Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] beside her parents. The bearers were Willis McGinnis, Alton Clark, Charles Barnes and Fred Sherman. She is survived by her husband. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]
Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]: The whole community was saddened Saturday afternoon to learn of the death of Mrs. Vivian Russell. Mrs. Russell was stricken while driving her car on the street in Sidney. She was a successful teacher in the lower grades of the village school. She leaves many friends in this town who will mourn her loss, not only as a good teacher but a woman who was a good citizen as well. Funeral services were private and held from her home Tuesday morning. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Colwell Bros.' funeral parlors in West Main street, Bainbridge, for Mrs. Anna C. Loomis, 93, who passed away Sunday evening at the home of her son, William Loomis, in West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], where she resided. Rev. Jesse Dickerson, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of this village officiated, assisted by the Rev. Harry Brooks, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Susquehanna and one of her former pastors. Interment was made in the cemetery in Union Valley [Bainbridge, NY]. Daughter of John D. and Cynthia Parsons Ireland, deceased was born on the old Ireland homestead farm in the town of Bainbridge and had spent her entire life in this vicinity. in 1861 she married Edward T. Loomis. Four children were born of this union, John, of Syracuse; Bert, who resides in Binghamton; LaRue, deceased, and William. Nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive. Since the age of 16 Mrs. Loomis has been a member of the Union Valley Methodist Episcopal Church, where she was a constant attendant until about four years ago infirmities of age prevented church attendance. Mrs. Loomis took an active interest in politics. She went to the polls with evident enthusiasm every election day since woman suffrage obtained, following the family bent in ardent Republicanism. She had a host of friends hereabouts who feel the loss of a useful woman, a good citizen, wife, mother and friend. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: Tuesday morning, August 22, at 5 o'clock, occurred the death of Mrs. Jennie Ives, beloved wife of Henry Ives, at her home in Main street. Mrs. Ives was the daughter of Maria Phillips Benedict and Milo Benedict, and was born December 22, 1864, in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]. On October 14, 1855, she was united in marriage to Henry Ives of Guilford. One daughter was born to them, Mrs. Frank Cornell. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]
Died: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday morning, March 1st, 1877, Mrs. Rachel M. Babcock, wife of Horatio Babcock, aged 46 years and 5 months. Twenty-four years ago last fall, Mrs. Babcock came to our village, a bride, and a stranger. By her kindly disposition and gentle demeanor, she soon endeared herself to those with whom she became acquainted, and her society was sought in the social circle. Many today, who are in sickness and distress, miss her Christian ministrations and sympathy. With a pleasant home, which her hands had adorned with all that could be wished to make home pleasant--with a doting husband, who is left alone to mourn his loss--with the love and esteem of the entire community, in which she will be so much missed--she has gone to receive the reward of the just. Her memory will be ever cherished in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Her illness was of brief duration and was not considered dangerous until within a few days previous to her death. Some six weeks since, she was attacked with a disease of the eyes, from which she at one time appeared to rally, and hopes were entertained of her recovery; but she was again prostrated, congestion of the brain ensuing, which rendered her unconscious for some days before death released her from her sufferings. Her end was peaceful, as her life had been lovely. Deceased was born in Broome County, where she resided until her marriage. Of a large family of children, whose parents died while they were young, Mason W. Chamberlain, of this village, is now the only survivor. The bereaved husband and afflicted relatives have the heartfelt sympathies of all, in this their hour of deep trouble. The funeral on Saturday afternoon was largely attended. Loving hearts had contributed an abundance of choice flowers, which were tastefully arranged upon the casket and about the room. Rev. D.E. Loveridge conducted the services which were peculiarly impressive; and the remains were deposited in their last resting place, amidst the tears and benedictions of many stricken friends.[Chenango Union, March 8, 1877]
Our Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY] correspondent furnishes us with the following notice of the death of Benjamin Peck, a former respected resident of that place: Mr. Peck died at his home in Harpursville, on Wednesday morning last. But a few weeks before he had left this place, after a visit among his relatives here, in a comfortable state of health, and the announcement soon after that he was dangerously ill, with no hope of recovery, was sorrowfully received by his many friends in this vicinity. The remains were brought to this place, and the funeral occurred from the Methodist church on Friday. Mr. Peck resided for many years at and near Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY], where he was known and respected as a man of sterling integrity and worth. Through life he was a Democrat of the most resolute and uncompromising type, and under all circumstances was ready to defend his political faith, and promote the principles in which he firmly believed. About six years ago he disposed of his property in this village and moved to Harpursville, having purchased the residence in that village of William Mudge, the finest and most desirable place in that vicinity. Something over two years ago he lost his wife by death, and since that time his health has declined, until it was evident that he would soon sleep by her side, in the sleep that knows no waking. He leaves one son, Dr. Henry Peck, of Harpursville, and one daughter, Mrs. Amos Bowen, of this place. He was a kind father, devoted to the interests of his children, and as a friend and neighbor many who read these lines can attest as to his value. Peace to his ashes. [Chenango Union, Nov. 22, 1883]
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