Obituaries (November 12)

Julia (Cornwall) Derby

Norwich Sun, June 23, 1913

Mrs. Julia Derby, aged 65 years, was struck by extra D.&H. train 867 while attempting to cross the Walnut street crossing in Bainbridge at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon and was almost instantly killed.  The train was moving about 35 [miles per hour].  Coroner Morse of Oxford was summoned and after viewing the remains he ordered them removed to the home of Mrs. Derby's son, a resident of Bainbridge.

 

Afton Enterprise, June 26, 1913

Mrs. Julia A. Derby as struck and instantly killed by a fast freight at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] last Sunday afternoon.  Julia A. Cornwall was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] in 1840.  in 1858 she was united in marriage to Hiram W. Derby and since then she had made her home in Afton and Bainbridge.  She is survived by two sons, Frank R. Derby of Cambridge; Mass., and William C., of Bainbridge. The funeral was held in Bainbridge last Tuesday at 1 p.m., Rev. Frank James officiating.  Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Mary Davis

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 18, 1946

Miss Mary Davis, of Afton, East side, died Wednesday afternoon when she fell from a hay tedder which she was operating near the home of Carlton J. Hayes.  It is believed that Miss Davis suffered a heart attack.  The horses, becoming frightened, dragged Miss Davis for some distance.  They then continued across the lawn of the Hayes residence through fences and shrubbery until they were finally stopped by Fred Holdredge.  Miss Davis suffered an excessive laceration on her scale and died soon after the arrival of William H. Crull, who ordered the body brought to the Karschner Funeral home where the funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George Graves, Methodist pastor, officiating.  One brother, June Davis, survives, also a niece, Mrs. Blanch Partridge, of Bainbridge.

 

Harriet Hyde

Afton Enterprise, January 9, 1913

On New Year's morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Chamberlin, the spirit of Harriet Hyde, passed from the worn tenement of clay to its eternal resting place.  Born in 1850 , she was 62 years old.  A Christian very early in life, she possessed some of the finest traits of character to make an ideal home.  Left a widow in the prime of life with seven children, with the help of those boys and girls she loved and prayed them into happy and useful manhood and womanhood.  "none knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise."  The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. D.L. meeker officiating, assisted by Rev. C.H. Colegrove.  The hymn "Abide with Me," and Tennyson's beautiful poem "Crossing the Bar" were read at the request of the children.  The text chosen expressed the desire of the oldest daughter, "Blessed are the dead."--Rev. 14:13.  The casket was covered with beautiful flowers, the offerings of loving children and friends.

She Sleeps in Jesus--

Wipe the falling tear.

She lives in Glory

Strive to meet her there.

A Happy New Year in Heaven.

 

Arden Handy

Afton Enterprise, December 11, 1913

Arden Handy, a resident of Coventry village [Chenango Co., NY], while working on the highway Monday afternoon of last week dropped to the ground and died within a few moments.  Mr. Handy, with his son-in-law, Charles H. Fiske, was working on a culvert four miles below the village on the Harpursville road for Highway Commissioner Seymour.  He was seen to fall to the ground and Mr. Fiske went to his assistance, placing him in an easy position beside the road, where he died within ten minutes.  Dr. Hannett of Nineveh was called on the telephone, but did not reach the stricken man in time to render any medical aid.  Dr. Morse,, coroner of this village, was summoned and accompanied by Dr. Hall went to Coventry where an investigation was made, the cause of death decided as angina pectoris, the deceased having complained of his heart action some time before his death.  Mr. Handy was 62 years of age and is survived by his wife and three daughters, Leona Handy, Mrs. Charles Fiske and Mrs. Ray Wilder--Oxford Review.

Paul R. Pierce

Afton Enterprise, December 11, 1913

Paul R. Pierce, a grandson of Mrs. J.B. Butler formerly of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], who was attending a training school in Central New York was stricken with appendicitis and removed to a hospital for an operation, but on account of his youth and excellent physique, it was deemed unnecessary to operate and he so far recovered as to return to school, but on Thanksgiving day he suffered a relapse which, terminating in acute peritonitis, caused his death Dec. 1st.  Mrs. Butler reached his bedside about thirty hours previous to his demise and his brother, Leon, not till several hours after.  Mr. Butler was able to reach Afton before the interment, which took place here on Wednesday of last week.  The deceased was 18 years, 3 months and 22 days old and was considered one of the brightest and most promising youths in the institution he attended.  Standing so high both in his studies and in his deportment that a present of $100 had been received by the faculty of the school to be placed to his credit in payment of tuition.  Some weeks before his sickness he was led to place his trust in the Great Redeemer of mankind and he died in the Christian's hope of a blessed immortality.

Adelbert H. Babcock

Afton Enterprise, March 5, 1914

Adelbert H. Babcock, one of the most prominent citizens of Brookfield, died while riding in a sleigh from Leonardsville to Brookfield, Friday afternoon.  Mr. Babcock, who was the Overseer of the Poor had been in Leonardsville performing the work of his office.  He was accompanied by Edwin Saunders, his hired man, who drove the horses.  When the man left Leonardsville, Mr. Babcock appeared in his usual health, which, however, had not been the best since he sustained a shock a year ago.  When about half way home Saunders noticed that his companion was not very lively, but attributed his quietness to his health, and so said nothing to him.  It was not until the sleigh was driven into the yard at his home that it was found that Mr. Babcock was dead.

Utica Herald-Dispatch, February 21, 1914

Brookfield [Madison Co., NY]:  While riding in a sleigh from Leonardsville to this village, Adelbert H. Babcock died yesterday afternoon.  Mr. Babcock, who was overseer of the poor, had been to Leonardsville on business, accompanied by Edwin Saunders who drove.  When about half way home Mr. Saunders noticed that Mr. Babcock was very quiet, but was not alarmed and it was not until driving into the yard at his home that he found that death had ensued.  Coroner Birdsall decided that an inquest was unnecessary on account of previous poor health of the deceased.  Mr. Babcock was born here 73 years ago.  He was president of the Brookfield Light & Power Co., and a public spirited citizen.  About 45 years ago he married Elizabeth B. Atkinson who survives with three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Gardner of Springfield, Mass., Mrs. Maud Babcock of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Mabel Hayes of Buffalo.  Sincere sympathy is extended the family.