Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mon Dec. 23, 1878
LOCAL MATTERS
The Storm on the
Railroad
The storm that has raged
for the past two days has naturally interfered somewhat with the railroads and
delayed the passage of the trains. The storm seems to have been a great deal
more severe West than East, and westward bound trains experienced no
difficulty in arriving from the east on time. The Old road is also clear and
the trains running regularly. The track from this point to Batavia is also in
good condition, but from Batavia to Buffalo the snow is very thick, and has
drifted badly. Telegrams from Buffalo report the heaviest storm there since
1871, the snow being three feet on a level, and it is very doubtful if any
trains can leave before night. On the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern reports
also are not very encouraging, and in some portions there are very heavy
drifts. The St. Louis express came through last evening an hour late, with
five locomotives ahead of it. On the Canada Southern the snow in some portions
is very deep and travel is very much delayed. On the Erie the travel does not
seem to be impeded to any great extent. The storm does not seem to have
reached as far as Hornellsville, and all trains with extra help are running
nearly on time. As yet no freight trains have been abandoned, and efforts will
be made to keep them running as regularly as possible. The high wind that is
still blowing will undoubtedly lead to a still further blockade of traffic,
and by to-morrow it is possible a snow blockade may be chronicled.
Rochester,
Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Tue Dec 24, 1878
MARRIED
At the residence of the
bride's brother, on Savannah street, Dec. 23, 1878, Frank A. JAYNE and Julia
HENDERSON, both of this city.
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DIED
On the 22d inst.,
Harriett D. DURYEE, aged __ years.
-Funeral from her late residence, 93 North street, at 10 a.m. on Thursday.
Friends invited to attend.
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THE STORM
The Condition of Things
on the Railroad Between Buffalo and Batavia --
A Terrible __ - Up at the Works --
Two Rochester Men Killed and One Injured --
A Partial Account of the Disaster --
The Erie and State Line Railroad Not Affected.
Yesterday some
particulars by telegraph and otherwise were given in reference to the storm at
Buffalo and other points west, and the interruption to traffic caused by it.
The high wind that prevailed during the entire day, had a still further effect
of blockading traffic, and by nightfall trains on the main line from Rochester
to Buffalo had to be abandoned and no trains were run on it until shortly
after seven o'clock this morning, when an accommodation was started. Batavia
was reached, but the train had to be abandoned at that point. The travel east
is all right and trains from all points east of here are arriving nearly on
time. As the through trains came in last night they were abandoned here and
the passengers had the alternative of either sleeping on board the cars or
going to a hotel. Many preferred the ladder and the hotels in the neighborhood
of the depot were benefitted thereby. This morning the Chicago Express and St.
Louis Pacific Express were coupled together and sent to Buffalo via Lockport
and Tonawanda, the Falls line being entirely free from drifts. The fast mail,
which should have left here at 6:15 this morning, did not go out till 9:30 A.
M., and then with three locomotives ahead, and it was forwarded on the main
line to Buffalo, with a very remote possibility of its being able to force its
way through. Freight trains on this portion of the line are all abandoned, and
as many as possible are run over the Falls branch. Trains for the east are
made up at this point, as it is impossible to say when a train will get
through from the west. Accounts from Buffalo report matters in a very bad
shape there, it being a work of time to bring a locomotive from the round
house to the turning table, and with no present signs of the weather clearing,
it is uncertain how long the blockade will continue.
A Serious Accident -- A
Smash-Up At The Forks Near Buffalo --
Two Men Killed and Several Wounded.
It would of course be
somewhat extraordinary if, under these circumstances, accidents did not occur,
although it is painful to have to record so serious a one as occurred
yesterday afternoon. It has been the custom since the removal of the shops
from this city to Buffalo for a number of men whose families reside here to
come home Saturday evening, and leave again Monday morning. A car known as the
"Amos GOULD car" is set apart for the purpose of transporting them
back and forth. Yesterday morning the St. Louis Pacific Express which should
have left here at 5:40 o'clock, did not leave till after 9 o'clock. The
western accommodation train was tacked to it, and the orders were that it
should stop at all stations. The car Amos GOULD was also hitched on behind,
containing the employees. Everything went along all right until reaching the
Forks, about six miles from Buffalo, which was accomplished about 3:30 p.m.
About an hour after this double train left here, the New York Mail from the
east was also started with two locomotives, and ploughed its way through
without stopping. On reaching the Forks, the storm had increased so that
lookouts on the locomotives could not see six feet ahead of them, and before
they were aware of it the mail bumped into the accommodation with tremendous
force. The GOULD car was the rear one, and on the platform were standing
several of the men. The force of the collision wrecked the car, damaged the
locomotives, beside throwing some of the coaches off the track. As soon as it
was possible, efforts were made to ascertain if any one was hurt, and it was
found that Azel GAY, superintendent carpenter of the Buffalo shops, and
Michael MALONEY, both of this city were killed. George VICK and two other men
belonging to Buffalo were seriously injured. For some time it was impossible
to clear away the wreck, and the passengers and injured men had to remain in
their unpleasant prediction all night. This morning it is reported that one of
the tracks (No. 4) is clear, and work is being continued as fast as the
weather will permit to clear the others.
Azel GAY was a well known old citizen of Rochester and
resided at No. 28 Orange street, and leaves behind a family, among whom is
Mrs. LEARNED, assistant librarian of the Free Academy.
Michael MALONEY resided on Lyell street. He also
leaves behind him a family and was one of the oldest employees in the railroad
shops. The family of George VICK reside at No. 10 Clifton street. The names of
the Buffalo men who were injured have not been reported.
OTHER ROADS
The Erie Railroad does
not seem to be greatly affected by the storm, and trains on the main line and
Rochester branch are running regularly with the exception of being behind time
on account of the heaviness of the track. Efforts have also been successful in
keeping the State Line track clear sufficiently for passenger travel, and so
far our city can congratulate itself that the storm did not extend
sufficiently far East to spoil the holiday trade.
Rochester,
Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs Dec 26, 1878
MARRIED
In this city, Dec. 2_ by
the Rev. Dr. FOOTE, James BAILEY, of St. Louis, Mo., and Sara E. DOVE, of
Rochester.
In this city, Dec. 25th,
by Rev. Dr. FOOTE, Edwin BAILEY, of Leami_a_n, England, and Mary E. HARROLD,
of Rochester.
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DIED
In this city, December
25th, 1878, Julia E. RYAN, aged _ years 4 months and 6 days; daughter of the
late Martin RYAN.
-Funeral from St. Mary's Hospital to-morrow (Friday) morning, December 27th,
at 9 o'clock.
This morning, December
26th, at 6 1/2 o'clock, Ann E., widow of the late A_o_ (E or B)RONSON.
-Notice of time of funeral will be announced to-morrow.
On Monday, Dec. 24th, of
injuries sustained in a railroad accident at the Forks near Buffalo, Azel GAY,
aged 68(?) years and 3 months.
-The funeral services will be held at the house No. 28 Orange street, at 2
o'clock to-morrow (Friday) afternoon. Friends of the family invited to attend.
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