Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Tue May 3, 1859
DEATH OF O. D. CROSBY - The
friends of O. D. CROSBY, Supervisor of Rush, will not be surprised, however
much they may be pained to hear of his death, which event took place at four
P. M. yesterday. Mr. C. has suffered for many months from an incurable
disease, and has for some days past been regarded as very near the grave.
Deceased was a young man much esteemed by all who knew him, and his early
death will cause much sorrow without as well as within the circle of his
relatives. He was holding at the time of his death the office of Supervisor of
his town, a post he had filled with much credit, and to which he was
re-elected by his townsmen. At the adjournment of the last Board his fellow
members, knowing that he was laboring under a malady likely to terminate
fatally ere long, united in presenting him with a testimonial of their esteem,
hoping that it would serve to cheer him in the pathway to the grave. - The
proceedings at the presentation were published at the time. It is but a short
time since the father of Mr. C. died very suddenly. Mr. C. leaves a wife and
two children. The funeral will take place from the residence of the family at
East Rush, to-morrow at 2 p.m.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION - This
distinguished body held a meeting last night and elected a President to take
the place of Mr. OATLEY, resigned. There were two ballots, Messrs. WEGMAN and
RAWSON being the chief competitors. Mr. WEGMAN was successful on the second
ballot.
It was
thought that the letter of resignation which Mr. OATLEY sent to Common Council
was worthy of some notice, so it was referred to a special committee. There
will probably be a report from the committee at the next meeting, and the late
President will be likely to receive a dressing at their hands.
James ORR
was elected carpenter after many ballots had been taken, and his salary was
fixed at $450 per annum. Even the little matter of employing a man to mend the
fences and outbuildings of school houses, is a subject of so much importance
that twenty-two men will spend an evening contending for a choice in the
appointment. Balloting for school-house sweepers and fire-kindlers was
postponed to next meeting, we are told.
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ALARMING RUNAWAY - The people on Main
street were very much alarmed yesterday about three o'clock by a frightful
runaway in that vicinity. The East Avenue Omnibus had just come from the
Avenue into Main street, when the pole broke and the horses became frightened
and ran toward the bridge at full speed. The driver, whose name is McLEAN, was
quite unable to do anything, and had to let the horses go. They ran to the
corner of St. Paul street, where one fell, and this brought the team to a
stand. The occupants of the omnibus were Mrs. HOOKER, Mrs. BISSELL, Mr.
POWERS, Mrs. ERICKSON, Mrs. SQUIRES and Mrs. McLEAN. No one was seriously
injured. Mrs. BISSELL stationed herself at the door of the omnibus to prevent
the ladies from jumping out =, lest they might suffer most by so doing. The
escape of all was fortunate or providential. The horses were goaded by the
sharp end of the tongue of the omnibus, and it is not strange that they were
frightened.
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SEVENTH WARD ELECTION - The special
election in the Seventh Ward is taking place to-day without any very great
excitement. There are three tickets in the field as follows:
Democratic -
Supervisor, Daniel STOCKING; Aldermen, Wm. J. HALL, for two years; John F.
LOVECRAFT, for one year; School Commissioner, Benjamin WEDD; Inspectors of
Election, Patrick H. McMAHON, Wm. L. R. MATTISON.
Republican -
Supervisor, Matthew G. WARNER, Aldermen, Aaron ERICKSON, for two years; Jason
W. SEWARD, for one year; School Commissioner, Reuben COOK; Inspectors of
Election, James WAGSTAFF, Wm. I. HANFORD.
Republican
No. 2 - Supervisor, Edward M. SMITH; Aldermen, A. ERICKSON, for two years;
Henry G. MOORE, for one year. The rest is the straight except one Inspector of
Election.
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DONATIONS TO THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL IN
APRIL 1859 - Biscuit from Mrs. O. D. HAYDEN and Mrs. Z. R. BROCKWAY; bundles
clothing, Mrs. J. M. BRUFF, Mrs. J. C. CHUMASERO, Mrs. S. P. ALLEN, and Mrs.
J. CRAIG; meat for soup from Wm. LAW, B. F. CRANDAL, Clark MILLER and Frost
& Co.; 13 chickens, T. A. NEWTON; 1 bbl. flour, Maine & Chapman; 2
pillows, Howe & Rogers; 1 chopping knife, J. Siddons & Co.; 1 bedstead
and cord, Mrs. D. C. ALLING; 30 copies childs paper for 1859, Mrs. S. MILLER;
1 chopping bowl, Brown & Pitkin; 1 bell, L. M. NEWTON; 1 basket of
provision, Mrs. C. A. JONES; 4 baskets of provision, Plymouth Church Society;
Old Liberty Pole from Main st., unknown; 4 bu. potatoes from Mason COLE,
Irondequoit; 1 bu. beans, 3 pr. stockings, F. A. GRAY; York Liv. Co.
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THE PITTSFORD LIQUOR CASE - The
matter of The People vs. Aaron FOSMORE, committed to the Penitentiary for
drunkenness by Justice GOSS, of Pittsford, came up before Judge CHUMASERO
yesterday afternoon on the habeas corpus. Messrs. HUSON and GOSS appeared for
the People, and H. C. SMITH for defendant. It was contended by Mr. SMITH that
FOSMORE was arrested for drunkenness after he had ceased to be in that
condition which made him liable to be arrested. The Judge held the reverse,
and that drunkenness was a misdemeanor for which a man may be arrested after
he has become sober. So the writ was dismissed, and FOSMORE must serve out his
ten days in the Penitentiary.
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THE CAMPBELL MINSTRELS - To-morrow
(Wednesday) evening Matt Peel's Campbell Minstrels will give a concert at
Corinthian Hall, the first of two they are to give in this city. The company
consists of fifteen performers, all men of talent in the musical way. They
will introduce some new and original songs, choruses and burlesques, and give
an attractive entertainment. This troupe has appeared here in former seasons,
and were always well received. We presume they will be greeted by crowded
houses.
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ACCIDENT AND NARROW ESCAPE - On
Saturday afternoon as N. J. HINE and wife of this city, were crossing the
Railroad track, just below Fairport the Express train from the east, which
does not stop there, came up and frightened the horse, causing him to run
away. Mr. and Mrs. H. were thrown from the wagon, and so much injured that
they did not return home till this morning. Mr. HINE says the bell of the
engine was not rung, nor was the whistle blown, and he had rather a
narrow escape from being run over.
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SAVED FROM DROWNING - Two men were
engaged in a boat fishing with a scoop net, below the Lower Falls, yesterday,
when one of them, named HIZE, fell into the river. The turning of the
boat partly over, unshipped the oars, and the man left on board saw his
companion sinking in deep water. He had the scoop net, however, and he threw
it over the drowning man and pulled him up, holding him until the boat drifted
in shore. HIZE counted his escape among the narrow ones.
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ILLNESS OF HON. S. E. CHURCH - We
regret to learn that Comptroller CHURCH, who was last week called to his home
in Albion on business, has been prostrated by a severe attack of intermittent
fever, under which he was suffering at last accounts.
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TRAVELER ROBBED - We understand that
a Western traveler had his pocket picked of $60 this morning, while crossing
the Hudson in the Albany ferry boat.
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POLICE COURT
Justice BARDWELL Presiding
Monday, May
2 - Fred FIO, arrested on a warrant for an assault upon Herman BLESSER -
settled and costs paid.
Sarah HORANOR, a young girl, stole a
ten dollar bill from Mrs. S. DISBROW, by whom she was employed as a domestic.
She pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to pay a fine of ten dollars or stand
committed to the Penitentiary for four months. - The fine was paid by her
friends.
Geo. L. ERRIG was convicted of
violating a market ordinance, and fined $10 and costs. He sold meat without
license.
Tuesday, May 8 - Edward McINTYRE, a
pedler from the country, was drunk last night and kept over. Let off on
payment of costs.
John DOYLE, drunk and disorderly,
sent up.
James ROONEY, also drunk, a young
man, first time in, was discharged with an admonition.
James MACKIN, drunk, paid costs and
got off.
James RILEY, an old offender by
drunkenness, was sent up.
James RHODES, of Murray, Orleans co.,
was drunk in the streets last night. Discharged.
John BARNUM, a hard looking young
fellow, stole a cow from N. H. FORDYCE, of Greece, was caught and
committed in full to answer.
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