Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Sat May 4, 1867
MARRIED
In the Presbyterian Church in
Pittsford, by the Rev. H. M. MOREY, Mr. Smith G. KETCHUM, of Farmington, N.
Y., and Mrs. Emily H. NORTON, of Pittsford, N. Y.
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DIED
In this city, on the 3d inst. Mrs.
Jane A. CHAMBERS, sister of the late C. M. HARTWELL, of this city.
-Funeral from the residence of the
family, No. 9 Howell street, at 2 o'clock P. M., Sunday, May 5th. Friends are
invited.
At the Clifton House, Niagara Falls
on 3d inst. Hiram M. BROMLEY, aged 25 years and nephew of D. H. and P. M.
BROMLEY.
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A GREAT CALAMITY
Citizens of Rochester: A great
calamity has befallen our city. Three of our Firemen have been killed;
Palmer's Hall, Washington Hall and other buildings are in ruins. About 12
o'clock last night a fire broke out in Palmer's Hall, or a building contiguous
thereto, and although the Fire Department was promptly on the ground, owing to
a small supply of water the devouring element could not be stayed until it had
done its work. The want of Water Works was never apparent. By this sad
calamity our whole people are called upon to mourn. The men killed were in the
employ of the city and have left families to mourn their loss, and I am sure
they will have the active sympathy of every citizen. The noble men who
sacrificed their lives were killed while fighting the devouring element in
Washington Hall. Their names are John PIKE, Joseph WORNETTE and Henry
FORSCHLER. Their remains have been taken to the Dead House, where an inquest
will be held. The bodies will be dressed and put in suitable coffins furnished
by the city, and this afternoon will be taken to the City Hall, where they
will remain subject to the order of their relative; or if their friends should
wish or desire and so signify to the Chief of the Fire Department they will
remain and be buried from the City Hall.
Henry L. FISH, Mayor.
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ROCHESTER OPERA HOUSE - Miss Brownson
GOODRICH made her first appearance last evening at this theatre, to a smaller
audience than her merits should call forth. Miss GOODRICH's play is evidently
a fine one, we are sorry to say, the manner in which she was supported by the
company around her is sufficient to condemn any author or actor. No star could
have done more than this lady did under the discouraging circumstances. Miss
GOODRICH, however in spite of all, won many admirers last evening, and we
trust and believe that a larger audience may greet her appearance to-night.
The same play will be repeated.-- "Amy" is a very mild and yet
exciting character, and Miss GOODRICH, we can imagine, with the proper support
might be great in the part. She has a remarkably pretty and graceful action on
the stage -- a soft, musical voice, a very beautiful face, an attractive
figure, and besides being an actress of established reputation, we are sure,
could her engagement have lasted longer, she would have proved a great
success. However, we hope we may some time again see her back in Rochester.
Talent may fall of appreciation on first sight, but it is always sure of
triumph in the end.
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