SUICIDE
Samuel Marks Dies from Strychnine Taken Thursday
Samuel MARKS, whose attempt to kill himself Thursday afternoon by poison was
related yesterday, died yesterday afternoon about 2:30 o’clock at the home of
his father, 55 Atwater street. Soon after taking the strychnine he became
unconscious and remained in that state until yesterday morning, when he revived
and was able to converse. He called for his immediate family and asked their
forgiveness for the trouble his conduct had caused them.
Coroner DANNINGBURG held an inquest with the following jury: David ROSENBURG,
Joseph BIER, Edward ENGELHARDT, Joseph ROTHSCHILD, Myer ROTHSCHILD, Paul
ENGELHARDT and S. G. CRANE.
Mrs. Ida BLUMENTHAL, sister of deceased, testified that on Thursday afternoon
between 1 and 2 o’clock Samuel came home, walked to the rear of the house and
showed a powder to the servant girl, saying he was going to take it. He went in
the bath room, put the poison in a goblet, mixed it with water and swallowed it,
then went upstairs and lay down on a bed. The girl at once told the family, who
sent for physicians. Samuel told the witness that he felt so bad about the
forgery that he did not wish to live.
Dr. I. A. WEIGEL stated to the jury that he found strychnine crystals in the
glass from which deceased drank, and that he had taken a g?ai?, which was enough
to kill.
The jury rendered a verdict of suicide.
The following written by a friend of the family is further in regard to this
case.
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During the negotiations he was always willing and anxious to pay the actual
damage, if any. Of course the criminal law was put into operation to enforce
settlement, not to litigate the justness of the claim, and still less to uphold
the majesty of the law.
The family are greatly afflicted and have the sympathy of a large circle of
friends and acquaintances, being among the oldest and most respected of our
Jewish residents. A great part of what has been published and said is but
"wild rumor" and greatly exaggerated.
Rochester, N. Y., Aug 30, 1879\
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MORE BURGLARIES
Early this morning the house of Henry A. STRONG, at No. 61 Lake avenue, was entered through one of the rear windows by some unknown individual. Before he could secure any plunder he heard some of the inmates stirring around and made his escape. Policeman DeWITT saw him leave the premises and gave chase but failed to overhaul the fellow.
This morning Chief McLEAN received a telegram from Batavia stating that a store had been entered in that village last night and a quantity of silk and kid gloves stolen. A liberal reward will be paid for the recovery of the property.
Yesterday afternoon the house of Seth HART, a farmer in Gates, was entered while the family was engaged in the barn. Three pairs of pants, vest, and a diagonal coat were stolen Mr. HART saw two young fellows leaving the premises, and they no doubt did the business.
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OBITUARY
Mrs. Arthur MARTIN, an old resident of Greece, died at her home in that town yesterday, and will be buried to-day from the Catholic Church at Mount Read. Mrs. MARTIN was seventy years old, and had been a resident of Greece nearly all her life. Her family was one of the most respected in a town conspicuous for good citizens.
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A FIREMAN'S FUNERAL
The funeral of William McNEESE, formerly a member of hose company No. 3, took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends. Religious services were conducted by Drs. WALSH and NICKERSON of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and the following firemen acted as pall bearers, Ralph PENDLEBERRY, John P. TOPHAM, James LEONARD, George MILLER, Charles F. WEAVER and Benjamin BUTLER.
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PERSONAL
-Dr. E. H. DAVIS, of 81 State street, returned home yesterday from a two month's trip along the Atlantic coast. His health was greatly benefited by his journey.
-Benjamin ARMBUSTER, Clerk of the District Court of the Fifth District of New Orleans, has been spending two weeks on vacation with relations in this city, and on Monday returns to his home and resumes official duties.
-Rev. Warren W. WALSH, rector of Trinity Church, has returned from his summer vacation and will resume his duties to-morrow, with services at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
-Rev. Henry T. MILLER, of Chicago, will preach at the First Presbyterian Church, tomorrow morning, not in the evening, as announced by the herald, this morning.
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