.Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.
Union & Advertiser
March 14, 1873
FATAL ACCIDENT
William LEONARD an employer of the N. Y. C. & H. R. RR, Co., was killed at Cheektowaga switch yesterday afternoon,
in what precise manner was not learned. His relatives reside at Mt. Morris and thither his remains were sent.
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DEATH OF O. E. TRYON
This gentleman, for many years ticket agent of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad at Buffalo, died
at the residence of his brother, S. H. TRYON, in that city last night at the early age of 25 years. He had been
sick of quick consumption and his demise was not unexpected. His disease was brought on by constant exposure to
drafts of wind while attending to his duties as agent. He was widely known and his death will be deeply regretted
by his numerous friends.
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POLICE ITEMS - The tin store of SMITH & LANEY in Lancaster street was visited by thieves last night, who stole
about fifty dollars' worth of plated ware, knives, forks, &c. A quantity of pocket knives were also taken.
The rascals, not content with stealing, committed other acts --nameless-- for which they should have an extra term
in the Penitentiary.
Wm. CURRY, the Greece thief arrested in Michigan, arrived here last night in charge of Deputy Sheriff SLEIGHTON
of Marshal, and he was this morning taken before Justice OLMSTED of Greece for examination.
From force of circumstances not a great while since, a young man married a young girl who claimed protectloe and
support from him, and now he is summoned before the Police Magistrate on the charge that he does not support his
wife. The matter has not yet been adjudicated.
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FUNERAL OF LIEUT. QUINBY
The funeral services of the late Lieut. D'Hart G. QUINBY took place yesterday afternoon at St Paul's Church. Gen
WILLIAMS and staff, Gen. CLARK and staff, Col. BRINKER and the officers of the 54th Regiment, and Major ERBELDING,
were present, and Company D acted as escort. The coffin was wrapped in the American flag and strewed with flowers
and wreaths. The procession was received at the door of the church by several of the clergy. Dr. Van RENSSELAER
read the service and Dr. Van INGEL made a brief address eulogistic of deceased. At the conclusion of the impressive
service a large procession formed and moved to Mt. Hope Cemetery to a solemn dirge from the band.
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