From the Geneva Courier of 9 October 1878
FATAL ACCIDENT - A YOUNG MAN FALLS FROM A TREE
Sad death of James Pitt of Seneca - The funeral today A sad accident occurred in the town of Seneca on Monday afternoon about three o'clock, resulting in the death of Mr. James Pitt. Our correspondent writes as follows: James Pitt, son of Mr. Wm. Pitt of this town, has worked this season on the farm of Mr. Robert Carson. While picking apples he stepped from the ladder upon a limb and holding to a limb above him, endeavored to pick some fruit which he otherwise could not reach. The limb on which he was standing being decayed broke off, and he fell to the to the ground, a distance of about twenty-four feet, striking upon his head and breast. He crept a short distance toward the house, but was unable to reach it. Mrs. Carson seeing him lying upon the ground went to his assistance, and a physician was sent for, but he breathed his last before medical aid could be obtained. He lived about twenty minutes after the accident. The deceased was a young man, nineteen years of age, unmarried, quiet, modest and steady. He was respected by all. His family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sad affliction. The funeral takes place from No. 9 church this afternoon at 2 p.m.
FATAL ACCIDENT - A YOUNG MAN FALLS FROM A TREE
Sad death of James Pitt of Seneca - The funeral today A sad accident occurred in the town of Seneca on Monday afternoon about three o'clock, resulting in the death of Mr. James Pitt. Our correspondent writes as follows: James Pitt, son of Mr. Wm. Pitt of this town, has worked this season on the farm of Mr. Robert Carson. While picking apples he stepped from the ladder upon a limb and holding to a limb above him, endeavored to pick some fruit which he otherwise could not reach. The limb on which he was standing being decayed broke off, and he fell to the to the ground, a distance of about twenty-four feet, striking upon his head and breast. He crept a short distance toward the house, but was unable to reach it. Mrs. Carson seeing him lying upon the ground went to his assistance, and a physician was sent for, but he breathed his last before medical aid could be obtained. He lived about twenty minutes after the accident. The deceased was a young man, nineteen years of age, unmarried, quiet, modest and steady. He was respected by all. His family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sad affliction. The funeral takes place from No. 9 church this afternoon at 2 p.m.
From the Geneva Courier of 9 October 1878
FATAL ACCIDENT - A YOUNG MAN FALLS FROM A TREE
Sad death of James Pitt of Seneca - The funeral today A sad accident occurred in the town of Seneca on Monday afternoon about three o'clock, resulting in the death of Mr. James Pitt. Our correspondent writes as follows: James Pitt, son of Mr. Wm. Pitt of this town, has worked this season on the farm of Mr. Robert Carson. While picking apples he stepped from the ladder upon a limb and holding to a limb above him, endeavored to pick some fruit which he otherwise could not reach. The limb on which he was standing being decayed broke off, and he fell to the to the ground, a distance of about twenty-four feet, striking upon his head and breast. He crept a short distance toward the house, but was unable to reach it. Mrs. Carson seeing him lying upon the ground went to his assistance, and a physician was sent for, but he breathed his last before medical aid could be obtained. He lived about twenty minutes after the accident. The deceased was a young man, nineteen years of age, unmarried, quiet, modest and steady. He was respected by all. His family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sad affliction. The funeral takes place from No. 9 church this afternoon at 2 p.m.
FATAL ACCIDENT - A YOUNG MAN FALLS FROM A TREE
Sad death of James Pitt of Seneca - The funeral today A sad accident occurred in the town of Seneca on Monday afternoon about three o'clock, resulting in the death of Mr. James Pitt. Our correspondent writes as follows: James Pitt, son of Mr. Wm. Pitt of this town, has worked this season on the farm of Mr. Robert Carson. While picking apples he stepped from the ladder upon a limb and holding to a limb above him, endeavored to pick some fruit which he otherwise could not reach. The limb on which he was standing being decayed broke off, and he fell to the to the ground, a distance of about twenty-four feet, striking upon his head and breast. He crept a short distance toward the house, but was unable to reach it. Mrs. Carson seeing him lying upon the ground went to his assistance, and a physician was sent for, but he breathed his last before medical aid could be obtained. He lived about twenty minutes after the accident. The deceased was a young man, nineteen years of age, unmarried, quiet, modest and steady. He was respected by all. His family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sad affliction. The funeral takes place from No. 9 church this afternoon at 2 p.m.
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