Rochester Union & Advertiser
Aug. 9, 1876
Successful Launch of the Magic
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For U.& A. - To-day the blue waters of old Ontario became the recipient and there has been added to the list,
another of those little steam craft which now-a-days so frequently grace its surface.
In this instance the presentation was made from the ship-yard of Capt. H.N. Throop, Pultneyville, N.Y., who is
the builder and sole owner of this beautiful and most symmetrical of steam yachts. Capt. Throop will be remembered
as a heavy stockholder in and superintendent of the famous American line of steamers running between Ogdensburg
and Lewiston.
For years previous thereto he was the popular commander of one of the best boats composing the line. After the
sale of the Company's boats, &c., to the Royal Mail Line of Canada, he abandoned nautical life and sought retirement
by casting anchor in the snug little haven of Pultneyville. Being possessed of a mind vigorous in mechanical skill
and ingenuity, he could not so easily retire a talent given him by nature, and improved upon by experimental study.
He therefore having abundant means, and for his personal use and pleasure, modeled and superintendent in every
particular the building of this little craft. Her dimensions in length and breadth are about 14 x 82 feet, 41 tons
burthen, and she has a double engine of some 40 horsepower, from the Vulcan Works, Oswego. The main saloon is commodious
and neatly finished, ash and chestnut panels, mouldings, &c., constituting a part of the ornamental work.
The furniture and upholstery from the house of J.E. Hayden & Co., Rochester, and an upright piano from Stoddart,
New York, are all fine, and in good keeping with the general unique and finished appearance of the boat. The staterooms,
wash-rooms, &c., are supplied with water from zinc tanks, which receive their supply from a main reservoir
on the upper deck. Without entering further into detail, it is sufficient to say in all her appointments she is
first class.
It is expected that for short pleasure excursions, two hundred persons can be easily carried, but for longer trips,
which would necessitate remaining on board, twenty to twenty five can be comfortably cared for. The Captain is
somewhat reticent as to expected rate of speed, but your correspondent, judging from easy lines and smooth bottom
thinks fifteen miles per hour can be attained under favorable circumstances.
He has not built this boat with a view of gain, but for his own diversion, and the pleasure of visiting with his
own little craft the Thousand Islands and other points of interest on the lake and river. His many friends wish
him a long life to enjoy the fruits of his toil.
Pultneyville, Aug. 8, 1876
Notes: A sketch of this yacht appears in the History of Wayne County
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Aug. 26, 1876
DIED
FROMM - ON Thursday morning, August 24th, of pulmonary consumption, Maria Anna FROMM, aged 40 years, wife of John
FROMM.
JONES - On Thursday, August 24th, of consumption, Anna JONES, wife of Edward JONES, aged 22 years.
-The funeral will take place on Saturday, August 26th, at 2 o'clock, at the First Baptist church, Fitzhugh street.
ROBERTS - In Henrietta, on Thursday evening August 24th, Frances A., widow of the late Hon. Martin ROBERTS, aged
64 years.
-Funeral from the residence on Saturday at 10 o'clock a.m.
TROUSDELL - August 25th, at the residence of her mother, corner of Jay and Moquet streets, after a lingering illness,
Fanny, only and dearly beloved daughter of Mrs. Eliza TROUSDELL, aged (21 or 31) years.
-Her sufferings were borne with unmurmuring patience and her end was perfect peace. Her remains will be removed
for interment in Mt. Hope cemetery on Sunday next at 2 ½ o'clock p.m. Services at Trinity church at 3 p.m.
Friends will please accept his invitation.
Aug. 28, 1876
DIED
On Friday last the following notice was left at this office for publication. Late Friday evening some unauthorized
person ordered the notice changed, stating that the service would be held at the First Baptist church, and omitting
the request for the Peterboro papers to copy. The service was held at the house of Mrs. SALISBURY, as stated in
the original notice, and we cheerfully call attention of the Peterboro, Ont., papers to the notice, as desired
at first.
JONES - On Thursday, August 24th, of consumption, Anna JONES, wife of Edward JONES, Aged 22 years.
-The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 26th, at 2 o'clock p. m., at the home of her mother, Mrs. SALISBURY,
number 11 Waverly place. Petersboro (Ont.) papers please copy.
KEENAN - In this city, on the 27th inst. Mrs. John KEENAN, aged 56 years.
-Funeral from the family residence, corner Warehouse and Brown streets, Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and from the cathedral
at 9 a.m. Friends of the family are invited to attend. Kansas City papers please copy.
MATHEWS - In this city, Sunday morning, August 27th, Fannie Lane, infant daughter of Charice A. and Mamie T. MATHEWS.
-Funeral at the residence of her grandfather, A. S. LANE, number 56 Sophia street, Tuesday at 4 p.m.
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Negro Taken FROM JAIL AND SHOT
Augusta, Ga., Aug. 27 - The negro Robert WILLIAMS, who attempted to outrage Mrs. Anna BRIDGES near this city Thursday
and inflicted injuries from which she will probably die, was taken from jail last night and shot dead.
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FATAL EXPLOSION
St. Louis, Aug. 27 - At a Republican meeting in Raymond, Montgomery county, Kansas, last Friday, a keg of powder
accidentally exploded while firing a salute and John BANZO instantly killed, and Joseph DODSON, James SHARP and
Sylvester KESSLINGS mortally wounded.
Aug. 29, 1876
MATHEWS - In this city, Sunday morning, August 27th, Fannie Lane, infant daughter of Charles A. and Mamie T. MATHEWS.
-Funeral at the residence of her grandfather, A. S. LANE, number 56 Sophia street, Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Aug. 31, 1876
MARRIED
PRYOR - CHARTERS On the evening of Tuesday, August 29th, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev. T.
E. BELL, Mr. Frank S. PRYOR, of Buffalo, and Miss Eliza CHARTERS, of this city.
-Buffalo papers please copy.
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OBITUARY
Yesterday morning intelligence was received by Atlantic cable that Mrs. William C. BUSH had died the day previous
at Chester, England. No particulars in regard to the sad event were transmitted. This created the deepest sorrow
in the family and the news was received with sadness by all who were acquainted with this estimable lady. She was
the daughter of C. J. HAYDEN and was a lady of rare attainments and beauty of character. In May, 1875, she went
to Europe with her little son and daughter. She visited various points of interest during the year. A dark cloud
was, however, cast over her life by the death of one of her children at Nice. This occurred in January and soon
after she was joined by her husband, Mr. BUSH. He has been with her since that time and now he is compelled to
endure the loss of his loving wife. The little daughter alone remains to console the afflicted husband.
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