Rochester, Monroe, NY

Democrat & Chronicle

Tue Mar 2, 1880                                                

DIED

 

SMITH - In this city, on Monday morning, March 1st, Anna H. BEATTY, wife of P_ahine SMITH, aged 65(?) years.

-The funeral will take place from the residence of the family, corner of Rowe and Thorn street, on Wednesday, March 3d, at 2:30 P. M.

 

TUTTLE - At Godrich(?), Ontario, February 28th, Maty(?), relict of the late David D. TUTTLE, who died at Nunda September 1st, formerly of this city.

Funeral from Mount Hope chapel at 3 P. M., March 2d. Carriages leave Mudge's undertakers rooms at 2:30 to carry friends to Mount Hope.

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GENERAL NOTES

 

--The Herald fund amounts to $259,000.

 

--The Edison electric light company are preparing to begin operations in New York city.

 

--In the Iowa house, the senate bill passed prohibiting the manufacture and sale of oleo-margarine butter.

 

--the actuary of the Mutual Life insurance company reports a defect of $564,000, making & impossible to resume business.

 

--J. H. HAVERLY, who already has control of the Lyceum and Fifth avenue theater, has also bought a one-half interest in Niblo's garden.

 

--It is stated that the improvements at Rockaway Beach will cost $5,000,000. The most costly seaside hotel in the world is being erected. The dining room will seat 6,000.

 

--The surface railroads of New York are reported as lobbying against the passage of the five cent elevated fare bill, fearing that if the elevated fare is reduced the surface roads must also lower fares.

 

--Stephen HATCHER, who died in Saratoga Sunday night, was born at Wareham, Mass., in 1871. He was the first manufacturer of paper in Lee, Mass., where the paper business is now very large. He made the first newspaper in a continuous roll. It was for the Albany Gazette.

****Note of transcriber*** something wrong with date of birth - would make him 9 years old???****

 

--Kearney's speech on the sand lots Sunday was bloodthirsty, but fell short of general expectations. It is reported that since a prominent citisen informed Mayor KALLOCH that the Kearney agitation must stop, as the citisens would endure it no longer, the agitators have commenced backing down and are now working more secretly.

 

--In the suit of Nathaniel ELLIS against the Howe Sewing Machine company for $20,000 for a statue he made of Elias HOWE, jr., the inventor, for erection in Central park, the general term decided in favor of the plaintiff. The Howe company paid ELLIS $7,700, the price of the casting, but refused paying more. The statue was rejected by the park commissioners, but was exhibited at the centennial.

 

--The bill to provide for the formation of companies to increase the water supply of any river or stream in the state in the aid of milling and manufactory interests, has millions in it. A company organised under its provisions, might dam the Genesee at Rochester with 100 factories depending for power on its waters, and make these factories pay a tribute for water power at Seneca Falls. The same could be done at 100 other places in the state.

 

--May FISKE, of the Fiske blondes variety troupe, has been arrested in Louisville on a bailable writ issued on a note for $400, given by her in Peoria, Ill., eight months ago. She locked her door and kept the officers out for three hours. Charles BENTON, who poked piece of paper with the words "Keep the door locked" under the door, was arrested for interfering with the officers. Entrance was finally effected through a window.

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FAMILY TROUBLES

 

Father and Mother Sent to the Penitentiary and Their Child to an Asylum

 

Detective BURCBELL, and Officer FRANCES, of the society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, arrested John and Mary HOUSER yesterday, and also brought their six-year-old child into court. HOUSER and his wife were charged with being habitual drunkards and having endangered the life of their little girl by their acts while drunk. The offence as charged was proven, and the two were sentenced to the penitentiary for sixty days each, while the little girl was committed to the Rochester orphan asylum as a vagrant. The society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children are working up several cases of this character, in which little children are left to care for themselves by drunken parents.

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DEATH OF MRS. E. PESHINE SMITH

 

Mrs. E. Peshine SMITH, after a lingering illness of several weeks died at her residence on corner of Rowe and Thorn streets, at three o'clock yesterday morning. She was born January 1st, 1813, in Hagerstown Maryland. She came to Rochester in 1834 and married, two years later, E. Peshine SMITH who survives her. She resided in this city from her first arrival here until 1873, when she joined her husband in Japan who was filling an important position under the Japanese government. In 1876 she returned to Rochester where she had resided up to the time of her death. She leaves four children three sons and one daughter. A son and daughter B. P. SMITH and Mrs. Anna S. BALESTIER are residents of this city. Two sons Henry R. and N. R. SMITH are engaged in business in Mississippi.

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RUNAWAY

 

Yesterday afternoon a furious and excited equine quadruped, attached to a sewing machine wagon, dashed through Main street at a 2:10 gait. Matters looked serious, the bystanders stood aghast; but Thomas McMILLAN, the Republican nominee for school commissioner in the third ward, with his characteristic courage, and emulative of the example of Dick PATTERSON, rushed boldly into the street, seized the furious equine by the reins, thus stopping him in his mad career, and thereby saving thousands of dollars, as he most certainly will do, when a member of the school board.

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PETROLEUM

 

The petroleum market offers splendid opportunities for speculation. The fluctuations are so wide as to warrant good profits with small capital. J. O. R. WILSON, of the Oil City exchange, buys or sells oil on margin or for cash. Any communications addressed to him will receive prompt attention. See advertisement in market column.

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Rochester, Monroe, NY

Democrat & chronicle

Wed Mar 3, 1880

 

RUNAWAY

 

A horse belonging to J. FAHY & Co., and attached to their delivery wagon, became frightened while on Mill street, yesterday morning, and ran towards Front street, at a terrific pace. While near this thoroughfare, the delivery wagon collided with a wagon standing in the street, and, the crash was a terrific one, resulting disastrously to both vehicles. The infuriated beast was stopped by the collision and taken back to the store. The horse was purchased by the firm on Monday, and his habit of running away was not known by the purchasers.

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MATRIMONIAL

 

A quiet wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. Hiram DOTY, of the ninth ward, yesterday morning. The bride was Miss Florence DOTY, a most charming young lady and especial favorite in the society in which she moved. The bridegroom, Heath RICH, comes from Brockton, Mass., and belongs to the fraternity of scribblers. The presents on the happy occasion were both many and rich. After having received the congratulations of friends and relatives, and held a short reception, the newly married couple left for New York.

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THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER COMPANY AGAIN AT THE FRONT

 

Dispatches were received by the Johnston Harvester Company yesterday from New Zealand, stating that at the first trial in the harvest of that country - which, being far south of the equator is in the months of our winter - their new Automatic String Binder carried off the grand first prize in competition with five other binders of the most approved make. The trial was under the auspices and direction of the New Zealand Agricultural Society and the prize was a silver cup valued at twenty five pounds sterling.

     The cup is now on its way to this country. This, and the Sevres Vase received at Paris are trophies from opposite sides of the world showing the progress and energy of this company in the line of business in which they are engaged.

     The great flag heralded the victory to all who could see it, yesterday, as it proudly proclaimed the news from the top of the staff on the company's works at Brockport.

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Rochester, Monroe, NY

Democrat & Chronicle

Thurs Mar 4, 1880

 

MARRIED

 

RICH - DOTY - On the 2d inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, on Perkins street, by the Rev. A. J. BARRETT, & Heath RICH, editor of the Brockton Mass., Enterprise, and Miss Florence L. DOTY of Rochester, N.Y.

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DROPPED DEAD

 

The Death of William Henry Cumings, In Buffalo -- Heart Disease the Cause

 

About 9 o'clock last evening several private telegrams were received in this city announcing the fact that W. H. CUMINGS had dropped dead at half-past 8 p.m., at the Tifft House in Buffalo. Though not entirely unexpected by a few intimate friends, the news created a widespread feeling of sadness for the deceased had passed forty-six years of his life in Rochester, was known to thousands of its citisens and was loved and respected by all that knew him. he was born in this city in 1831, on the corner of Trowbridge and Troupe streets, his father being an early settler here and well-known as a contractor, he having built the New York Central depot. When about seventeen years of age he accepted a clerkship in the postoffice where he worked two or three years and then became a clerk in the New York Central freight house. By force of personal character, strict attention to duty and constant watchfulness for the interests of the railroad he gained the confidence and esteem of his superiors and gradually arose from one position to another until he became the superintendent of the freight business in this city. He made his home at Congress Hall. About three years ago he was promoted to the position of general western freight agent of the New York Central railroad and went to Buffalo to assume that office. There to reside in the Tifft house. He attended the convention of freight agents a week ago, and had been home but a few days when his sudden death occurred. It was caused by heart disease, from which he had suffered for some time, and front which he had no hopes of recovery. During his short residence in Buffalo, he had made for himself a wide circle of personal friends, who esteemed him highly, in this city, as we have said, he was widely known, and respected by all who knew him. Few men had as many warm personal friends, and few men will die as widely regretted as he will be. He was a gentleman in the true sense of the word, kind and courteous to all, genial at all times and always ready to assist his friends by advice that experience rendered valuable. He was vice president of the Rochester club, a member of St. Luke's church and a partner in the firm of John Hilbert & Co., transfer and railroad freight deliverers. Mr. CUMINGS was never married. He leaves a brother, residing at Champagne, Ill., and a niece, Miss Lucy A. NUTTING, residing at Carthage, N. Y. The remains will be brought to this city for interment.

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EXEMPT FIREMENS' ASSOCIATION

 

The meeting was called to order by the president, and the minutes of the last meeting read and adopted. The minutes of the special meeting, in connection with the funeral of a late associate, Mr. HURLEY, were also read, and adopted with an amendment.

     After some of the regular business had been dispatched, William CUTTING presented a petition which he had drawn up, praying that $10,000 be transferred from the Firemens' Benevolent society to the Exempt Firemens' association, for the use of themselves and their families in cases of need. Mr. CUTTING also read an act which he had drawn up, to be passed in the legislature, incorporating the association.

     A very long discussion followed. After being tabled, a motion was finally made and carried that the report be adopted and signed, which was done.

     After further transaction of regular business the association adjourned.

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Rochester, Monroe, NY

Union & Advertiser

Fri Mar 12, 1880

 

A SAD ACCIDENT

 

Mrs. Katherine JOBES, Housekeeper at the Bishop's Palace, Burnt -

Her Death Occurred This Morning.

 

Wednesday night a very sad accident occurred at the palace of Rt. Rev. Bishop McQUAID on Frank st., which resulted in the death of his housekeeper, Mrs. Katherine JOBES. The particulars of the affair are not thoroughly known, but fur_iries made to the Bishop this morning show that on the night in question, after having completed her duties for the day, Mrs. JOBES went down stairs with a candle to a closet previous to retiring to rest. Placing the candle on the floor she seated herself and fell asleep, remaining so until she was awakened by her clothes being on fire. Hardly realizing the danger she was in she rushed out into the ball room and by her screams awoke some of the other servants, who came quickly to her assistance and suppressed the flames by throwing cold water on her, not, however, before nearly all her clothing was consumed and her body fearfully burnt. She was carried up carefully to bed and Dr. Thomas F. O'HARE called. A thorough examination showed Mrs. JOBES to be terribly burnt, and Dr. B. M. MOORE was summoned, who saw there was no hope for her, and this morning at 4 o'clock she passed away, retaining consciousness to the last. It is supposed that on falling to sleep she must have kicked the candle over. Coroner DANB_BURG has been notified and will hold an inquest.

     The deceased was about fifty years of age, and was a resident of Newark, N. J. in 1854, when Bishop McQUAID was rector of the Cathedral in that town Mrs. JOBES was housekeeper for Bishop BAILEY. When the former assumed the presidency of Seton Hall, Mrs. JOBES went with him to superintend the household affairs, remaining there two years, when she returned to Bishop BAILEY's palace, and remained there until 1868, when she came to Rochester, and occupied the position she held till her death, in the episcopal residence here. The deceased was a widow, her husband being one of the Argonants(?) of '49, who died on the passage to California. She leaves no children, but has a sister in Mount Morris and a brother and sister residing in Newark. Requiem mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral to-morrow and the remains will be forwarded to Newark, to be buried beside her mother. Mrs. JOBES was a very charitably disposed woman, being generous and open-hearted to a degree. She did not care about the pomp and vanities of the world, but the poor always found in her encouragement and timely assistance, and there are many who will sadly miss the kindly and well-known face.

     Since the above was written the inquest has been held, and the jury returned a verdict of accidental death.

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