Result of the Investigation of the Cause of Mrs. Yeager's Death
The post-mortem examination of the remains of Mrs. Margaret YEAGER, was
commenced yesterday morning by Dr. SHEEHAN, assisted by Drs. DANN and STARR.
The different organs of the body were examined one by one, and with the
exception of the kidneys, which were contracted with cysts, were found
healthy. The injury on the back of the skull was found to be the only one
from which death could have resulted. This injury consisted of a depression
of the bone around which was a clot of blood, an effusion of serum between
the membrane of the brain rupture of the veins and signs of very recent
inflammation of the brain. The vessels were all slightly congested and there
was inflammation both at the base and top of the brain.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon an inquest was begun
by Coroner DANINGBURG in his room over 12 Main street bridge. The two men
Isaac DENNIS and David CHAMPION were sworn, their testimony being in the
main a repetition of what they told when arrested, although they gave the
additional information that on Wednesday morning, when YEAGER met them on
the street, he said a neighbor of his had struck his wife with a stone. He
refused, however, to tell them who it was, saying he "wouldn't give him
away." Both men told the same story and showed that they had it by
heart. At the conclusion of their testimony the inquest was postponed until
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. DENNIS and CHAMPION were consigned to the
jail until that time. YEAGER was placed in jail yesterday morning.
PARSONSON - DEAN - In this city, December 1st, at the residence of the
bride's mother, 102 1/2 Scio street, by the Rev. T. FOOTE, W. H. PARSONSON
and Eliza M. DEAN.
O'NEILL - On the morning of the 1st inst., Miss Agnes O'NEILL, aged 36 years
and 11 months.
-Funeral from the family residence, No. 13 South street, to-morrow
(Saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend.
STAGG - On Thursday, December 1st, at the residence of her father, David
ECHLES, Mendon, Mrs. Emily STAGG, wife of Dr. F. A. STAGG.
-The funeral will take place at her father's residence to-morrow (Saturday)
morning at 11 o'clock.
--Artumus WEER, living in the south part of Pittsford, received a stroke of
paralysis on Wednesday, from which it is supposed he will never recover.
--The 19th day of this month is the golden wedding day of Mr. and Mrs. Anson
LORD of Pittsford. Mr. LORD has been a resident of the immediate vicinity of
that town ever since his boyhood. He is an older brother of Jarvis LORD.
--A little grand-daughter of Mrs. DeLANG, Medina, was buried Monday
afternoon. Death caused by membranous croup.
--There was a side track leading from the main one to the coal yard,
belonging to Mr. MOORE, Medina, which was elevated ten feet on posts of
Norway pine. Five cars loaded with coal, had been left standing on this
track. Tuesday night about 11 o'clock, the posts broke off at the bottom
where they had become rotten with age, overturning the cars and doing
considerable damage to grape vines and out-buildings in the adjoining yards.
A coop containing twenty-five chickens was over turned and all killed but
two, one a rooster, and that flew away and crowed as if to celebrate its
escape.
--Miss Gertie DOOLITTLE, daughter of Hon. John J. DOOLITTLE of Warsaw, has
resigned her position as teacher of music at Miss BOUGHTON's "Clare
Place" seminary in Warsaw, and left for Geneva, where she will reside.
--A motion for a new trial in the important case of Harriet C. KNAPP vs. the
Northwestern Life Insurance company, before Judge PARKER, has been denied:
C. F. BARTLETT, of Warsaw, for plaintiff and W. F. COGGSWELL, Rochester, for
defendant. The case was tried at the last December term of the Wyoming
circuit resulting in a verdict for the plaintiff of $2,900 and cost. In this
action the husband of the plaintiff was mortally injured by a pistol in his
own hands, and the defense made at the trial was that he came to his death
by his own volition. He died at Belle Air, Ohio. The plaintiff resides at
Warsaw.
--As Harvey CASE, of Clyde, was superintending the work of reshingling a
portion of his livery barn, he fell off the roof and received a serious
sprain of one ankle, and a severe shock to the whole system.
--The first lecture of the course under the auspices of the Band of Workers
of the Clyde M. E. church, will be delivered by Professor Frank BEARD, of
Syracuse, at the town hall on Monday evening, December 5th. The subject will
be off hand crayon drawings and humorous delineations.
--In March 1880, Stephen PHILLIPS, a drayman doing business at Clyde, was
struck by an emigrant train going west, his horse was killed, his dray
smashed into kindling wood, and himself so badly injured that for sometime
his life was despaired of. In course of time Mr. PHILLIPS recovered and
commenced a suit against the railroad company for damages. This week the
company offered him $500, which he accepted and withdrew the suit.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Dec 3, 1881
DIED
JENNINGS - At Buffalo, on the
morning of December 1st, Emma SWEET JENNINGS, wife of W. M. JENNINGS and
daughter of Mrs. W. C. SWEET, formerly of this city.
-The remains will arrive on the
train from Buffalo at 9:25 this (Saturday) morning, and the funeral
ceremonies will take place at Mt. Hope chapel immediately following.
Friends are invited.
PECK - At the residence of her
sons, William F. and Edward W. PECK, in Rochester, on the morning of
December 2d, 1881, Alice BACON, widow of Edward PECK, in the 73d year of
her age.
-Funeral at 24 Atkinson street
to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment at Dansville
Monday morning.
WINNE - At his home in Perinton,
on November 30th, 1881, C. WINNE, aged 68 years.
-Funeral from the house to-morrow
(Sunday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, and from the Free-Will Baptist church,
Fairport, at 2:30 o'clock.
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MONROE
--Rev. J. A. FELLOWS, of East
Henrietta, is slowly recovering from his severe illness.
--The winter term of the
Henrietta Union school opened November 28th. It is conducted by Mrs.
TOMPKINS and Miss MARSH.
--Chauncey BRAINARD, the former
principal of the Pittsford school, was a guest in that village for a day
or two this week.
--The funeral of Mrs. Llewyllen
BARINGAME, of Pittsford, took place from the Baptist church in that
village on Thursday afternoon.
--The new Catholic church at Rush
was dedicated last Wednesday, Bishop McQUAID, assisted by twelve priests,
performed the usual ceremonies.
--A union temperance service will
be held in the Presbyterian church, Pittsford, to-morrow (Sunday) evening.
Rev. Mr. CHASE will preach the sermon.
--A little son of C. J. STULL, of
Rush, while carrying a pail of water a few days since to water a cow,
slipped and fell behind a horse, who, became frightened, kicked the boy in
the side. Dr. KELLOGG being called found two of the little fellow's ribs
broken.
--Preparatory lecture in
connection with the Presbyterian church, Pittsford, will be attended this
(Saturday) afternoon in the chapel. The communion service will be held
to-morrow morning on which occasion a number of persons are to unite with
the church.
--Nathan JEFFORDS, aged
seventy-five, died at his residence in Rush last Tuesday. He spent his
entire life on the farm where he died. He had a great habit of staying at
home and was never out of Monroe county but once in his life, and then
only for a night, returning next day.
--At a recent meeting of the
Henrietta W. C. T. U. the following officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Mrs. H. STONE, president; Mrs. E. STONE, vice-president; Mrs. C. M.
JONES, correspondent-secretary; Mrs. H. STONE, secretary for Sunday-school
work; Mrs. C. H. JONES, treasurer.
--The first lecture of the
Honeoye Falls course was delivered Tuesday evening by Wallace BRUCE
--subject, "Landmarks of Scott," a truly eloquent and earnest
tribute to Scotia. The other lecturers are Mary A. LIVERMORE, December
8th, "The Boy of To-day; " Hon. William PARSONS, December 30th,
"Old Homer;" Professor J. H. GILMORE, January 11th,"
Conversation.' Dr. A. A. WILLETTS, January 30th, "The Model
Wife;" J. W. RILEY, February 22d. "Humorist and Dialect
Reader."
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WAYNE
--Lyons is rejoicing over the
location there of a Chinese Laundry.
--The November term of the Wayne
county court is in session at Lyons, Judge MACOMBER presiding.
--Albert GRANGER and wife will
celebrate their tenth anniversary at Sodus village on Monday evening,
December 4th.
--A musical entertainment for the
benefit of Miss Addie BENNETT will be given in Union hall, Lyons, next
Friday evening.
--The meeting of the Wayne County
Patrons of Husbandry will be held at Palmyra on Wednesday of next week,
December 7th.
--A woman in Bellville, Ont.,
claims to be the wife of Joe SMITH, alias HOUGHTAILING, who committed the
outrage upon Miss Estelle COWELL at South Butler.
--Married -- In Wolcott December
1, 1881, by Rev. William A. RICE, at the Presbyterian parsonage, Warren
JOHNSON of Rose, to Miss Elsie A. BUSH of Oswego, N. Y. No cards.
--Married -- In Wolcott, November
30, 1881, at the residence of Mrs. James SEAMAN, by Rev. William A. RICE,
Edward P. THATCHER, M. D., to Miss Louella THACKER, all of Walcott.
--Erastus ROGERS of Sodus
village, in pulling his carriage by the tongue a few days since, slipped
and, falling backwards, he struck the back of his head across a wagon box,
and has lain in a dangerous condition since.
--The Sodus Village Reform club
have disbanded having been in existence since 1877, the time of the great
temperance revival that took place throughout Wayne county, that was
conducted by Dr. BACON and FROST.
--Dr. William H. MINK, who for a
number of years has been a practicing veterinary surgeon at Sodus village,
has accepted a situation with W. H. WILSON of Cynthiana, Kentucky, to take
charge of the Abd_lla park stables. Dr. MINK left for Kentucky last week.
--The third lecture of the
Methodist Episcopal church lecture course, Lyons, was delivered by Rev. L.
N. FOSTER, Wednesday evening, November 30th. Subject "Life in Rebel
Prisons." It was one of the most stirring, thrilling lectures ever
delivered in Lyons. The speaker held his large audience almost spell bound
for over two hours. The next lecture in the course will be delivered next
Wednesday evening by Rev. B. L. IVES. Subject "Through the Great
Valley."
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sun Dec 4, 1881
MARRIED
NAGLE - OTIS - At the residence
of the bride's parents, 94 South avenue, November 30th, 1881, by the Rev.
T. Edwin BROWN, J. F. NAGLE and Mary Louise OTIS.
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DIED
BEMISH - In this city, on the 3d
inst., of consumption, Marion E. BEMISH, aged 31 years.
-Funeral from 73 Lyell avenue,
to-morrow (Monday) afternoon at 1 o'clock.
KUENZI - In this city, December
3d, 1881, at his late residence, corner of Scio and Delevan streets, of
consumption, John G. KUENZI, aged 21 years.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
SIMMONS - In Gates, on the
morning of the 3d inst., at her residence, Mrs. H. G. SIMMONS, aged 76
years.
-Funeral from the Gates
Presbyterian church to-morrow (Monday) morning at 11 o'clock.
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JUMPED INTO THE CANAL
About 8:30 o'clock yesterday
morning a man named John KELLY sought to drown his troubles by jumping
into the Erie canal near Washington street bridge. He was fished out and
was taken to the police station by Detective BURCHALL. He was dried out,
and will be tried for drunkenness to-morrow morning.
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THE YEAGER INVESTIGATION
Continuation of the Coroner's Inquest -- Witnesses Examined
The coroner resumed his inquest on the death of Mrs. Margaret YEAGER, at
the district-attorney's office yesterday morning. Mrs. STEINMUELLER was
first called. She testified that at half-past 3 o'clock, on Tuesday
afternoon, she met Mrs. YEAGER and that the latter told her, she had
been struck by a man named PETERS. The husband, she said, heard this.
After Mrs. YEAGER's death witness and Mrs. GENKEL, her mother, put clean
clothes on the body. Eugene WELKER, a grooer at the corner of Alexander
street and Central park, testified that he knew YEAGER and his wife,
they having traded with him. He saw YEAGER last Tuesday about 3 o'clock
in the afternoon and was told by him that Mrs. YEAGER was sick, and
might be dead before he came back. Somebody had struck her on the head,
he said. The next day he told witness that PETERS was the man who struck
his wife, but that he was going to say she had fallen on the stove.
WELKER, however, advised him to tell the truth. At the time of this
conversation, which took place in WELKER's saloon, there were two men
present, also an ale(?) peddler, the latter of whom told YEAGER that he
murdered his wife, but YEAGER denied this, saying that his wife fell on
the stove. August PETERS was sworn, and he said that he knew the
deceased woman, but had not been in her house since June last, and had
not seen her alive since a week ago last Monday, when his wife called to
him to come and see how drunk Mrs. YEAGER was. He said he saw that she
was drunk, and saw her fall in front of her house. On the following day
he saw YEAGER, who told him that Mrs. YEAGER was dead, but did not weep
upon imparting the information. YEAGER said his wife fell down against
the stove several times, but he did not say when these occurrences took
place. Witness had thrown Mrs. YEAGER out of his house once in August
last. He testified that YEAGER always spoke affectionately of Mrs.
YEAGER, but one day last summer she went to witness's house and showed
him several lumps on her head which she said had been inflicted by her
husband. Witness knew of the husband and wife quarreling together when
drunk. He added that YEAGER told him that the blow Mrs. YEAGER received
by falling on the stove did not kill her, but she worried herself to
death, as she had sixteen children who did not come to see her. Witness
further expressed the opinion that while he believed YEAGER to be a good
man, he thought he had killed his wife, for the prisoner had asked him
(PETERS) to give him a "good recommend" on the trial, and
wanted to know whether he (YEAGER) would probably be arrested.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mon Dec 5, 1881
DIED
COTTRELL - At the residence,
123 South Fitzhugh street, on Saturday evening, December 3d, 1881,
Mattie S., wife of F. W. COTTRELL.
-Funeral private
ECKHARDT - In this city,
December 4th, 1881, at 9 o'clock a.m., Mrs. Margaret ECKHARDT, relict of
the late Casper ECKHARDT, aged 54 years and 8 months.
-Funeral from No. 64 Kent
street on Wednesday afternoon at 1 1/2 o'clock, and from Allen street
church at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
HOLMES - In Parsons, Kansas, on
the 3d inst., C. Mason HOLMES, son of Edgar and Emma HOLMES, formerly of
this city.
ROGERS - At 8 North Washington
street, December 3d, 1881, at 11:50 p.m., Lizzie A., wife of A. W.
ROGERS and youngest daughter of Jacob SKILLMAN, aged 32(?) years.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
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A BIGAMIST TAKES ANOTHER WIFE
Salt Lake, Dec. 4 - It is
stated that John TAYLOR, the head of the Mormon church, was married to a
wealthy widow last month. The ceremony was performed in the new Mormon
temple at St. George. It is said the marriage was in defiance of the law
and would not have been tolerated at Salt Lake City.
*
MISSING MEN
Durango, Col., Dec. 4 - A man
named MOGLE, two brothers named CHAPMAN and two others unknown, several
days ago left Ophir to walk to Silverton, and have not been heard from.
The snow is three feet deep, and it is believed they perished. A party
has gone in search of them.
*
NEW CANDIDATE
Albany, Dec. 4 - The newest
candidate for president pro tem, of the senate is John J. KIRNAN.
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DIED FROM THEIR INJURIES
About six months ago while Mr.
and Mrs. Casper ECKHARDT were driving in Henrietta, their horse ran away
and they were both severely injured. A month after the accident Mr.
ECKHARDT died from what was pronounced heart disease, but which was said
to have been superinduced by the accident. Yesterday morning Mrs.
ECKHARDT also died from paralysis, thought to have been caused by the
run-away accident. Mr. ECKHARDT came to the city from New York in 1871.
For a time he lived a retired life, and afterwards managed the Genesee
Valley hotel, opposite the Erie depot. The family that is left consists
of two sons and one daughter. The funeral of Mrs. ECKHARDT will be held
from her late home, No. 64 Kent street, at 1:30 o'clock and Allen street
church at 2 o'clock next Wednesday.
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BADLY BRUISED
Late Saturday evening Elmer
MALLORY, an employe of the Baggage Transfer company met with a severe
accident. He was loading some heavy trunks that had been raised by the
freight elevator on the Market street side of Fahy & Co's store,
into a wagon when his foot slipped and he fell down the elevator shaft
backwards, a distance of twelve feet. As he passed down his right arm
struck the edge of the walk which somewhat broke the force of the fall,
but at the same time severely bruised his arm. The unfortunate man was
taken to his home, when it was found that he was badly bruised in
several places not so badly, however, but that he will soon be able to
resume his duties.
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A BLANKET THEFT
Martin FORBES is in trouble
again. He was carrying a bag on his back, when he was overhauled by
Patrolman GOLDING. The bag contained three horse blankets and a bad
tick. FORBES could not give a satisfactory explanation for having the
property in his possession, and he was taken to police headquarters. He
finally admitted that he stole them from the barn of Charles McANALLY,
of Union street.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Dec 6, 1881
DIED
ECKHARDT - In this city,
December 4th, 1881, at 2 o'clock a.m., Mrs. Margaret ECKHARDT, relict of
the late Casper ECKHARDT, aged 54 years and 8 months.
-Funeral from No. 64 Kent
street to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 1 1/2 o'clock, and from Allen
street church at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
HOGUE - In this city, December
4th, at the residence of her father, Frank W. GILBERT, Florence MURTZ
HOGUE, aged 22 years, 6 months and 20 days.
-Funeral from the residence of
her parents ro-morrow (Wednesday) at 11 o'clock a.m.
ROBINSON - At his residence, 23
Jones street, December 5th, at 9 o'clock a.m., Oliver ROBINSON, aged 63
years.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
ROGERS - At 8 North Washington
street, December 3d, 1881, at 11:50 p.m., Lizzie A., wife of A. W.
ROGERS and youngest daughter of Jacob SKILLMAN, aged 32 years.
-Funeral from the residence
to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, and from the chapel of the
Brick church at 2 1/2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
WHEELER - At the residence, 18
Spring street, Sunday afternoon, December 4th, 1881, of pneumonia, David
L. WHEELER, aged 61 years, 4 months and 27 days.
-Services will be held from the
residence this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to
attend.
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ORRIN THOMAS INDICTED FOR
MURDER
Buffalo, Dec. 5 - Orrin THOMAS
of grave robbery insurance fame, was to-day indicted for murder in the
first degree and Dr. H. E. COLTON, James H. KENNEDY, Charles A. THOMAS
and Undertaker PALMER for conspiracy. THOMAS and KENNEDY will be brought
before the court Wednesday.
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RECEPTION TO FATHER SHEEHY
Buffalo, Dec. 5 - A reception
was given to Father SHEEHY to-night. The hall was packed and hundreds
were unable to gain admission. The meeting was presided over by Grover
CLEVELAND, mayor-elect. Thousands of men escorted the carriage of the
speaker to and from the hall.
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MONROE
--The fine barn belonging to
the AGATE brothers in Pittsford is nearly completed.
--Mr. and Mrs. Henry BUNDY, of
Iowa, have been spending a week with Mrs. Harvey STORM, of Henrietta.
--Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MARSH, of
Nunda have been visiting friends in East Henrietta, the guests of Mrs.
Clara MARSH.
--A singing school for Fairport
this winter is being talked of, a Mr. RIGGS to be the teacher. The more modern
institution, "Vocal Lessons" cheats many of the youngsters of
good fun, nowadays.
--John CORNWELL, of Mendon,
filled the pulpit of the Methodist church in East Henrietta very
acceptably last Sabbath, which was vacant on account of the illness of
the pastor, Rev. J. A. FELLOWS.
--The hook and ladder boys of
Fairport made a success of their concert on Friday night, netting about
forty dollars. The church was full, the DeLand fire company appearing in
a body in Uniform, showing pleasant fraternal feeling. The music was all
first-class: W. A. SPROUT's cornet playing exceptionally fine, and the
plantation song. "Dust an Ashes," was encored. Everyone seems
to have a good word and a thought of pride for the Fairport
"hooks."
--The funeral of Christopher
WINNIE, an old and well known resident of Fairport, was largely attended
on Sunday afternoon at the Freewill Baptist church, Rev. Mr. STACEY, the
pastor, preaching the sermon. Mr. WINNIE's sudden death from heart
disease was a great shock to the community. He leaves four children;
one son, Dr. Frank WINNIE, of Spencerport, Mrs. Jaber TALLMAN, Mrs.
Harrison WOODIN and Miss Libbie WINNE of this town, being his daughters.
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A CROOKED FEMALE
Articles Stolen and Secreted in
Different Places
Minnie PATTEN, a domestic
employed in the home of W. R. KENNARD, No. 19 Jones avenue, was arrested
yesterday morning by Detectives KAVANAUGH and LYNCH, charged with
stealing. She asserted that she was innocent, but when the officers
searched her trunk they found a large number of articles, comprising
books, sheets, laces, towels, vases, jewelry, and other articles which
Mrs. KENNARD identified as her property. Previous to obtaining
employment at Mrs. KENNARD's the girl had lived in the home of Mrs. Jane
F. SHERMAN, of 154 West avenue. This lady had also missed a variety of
articles, and the detectives, following the case closely, discovered
another trunk of her's at the residence of a friend, No. 95 Clifton
street. It contained bed clothing and a number of patterns, etc., which
were found to belong to Mrs. SHERMAN. An onyx and gold watch chain,
valued at twenty-eight dollars, was also found. Miss PATTEN was locked
up at police headquarters, where she gave her name as Mary Bess PARKER.
She had an examination in the afternoon, after which she was taken to
the jail.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed Dec 7, 1881
MARRIED
DEAL - EWER - At the home
of the bride's mother, Mrs. Lydia Ann EWER, in Brockport, N. Y., on
Saturday, December 3d, 1881, by John ALLEN, esq., Mr. John P. DEAL, of
Lima, and Miss Martha EWER, formerly of Mendon Center.
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DIED
ROBINSON - At his residence, 23
Jones street, December 5th, at 9 o'clock a.m., Oliver ROBINSON, aged 63
years.
-Funeral from the house, 23
Jones street, this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 p.m.
ROGERS - At 8 North Washington
street, December 3d, 1881, at 11:50 p.m., Lizzie A., wife of A. W.
ROGERS and youngest daughter of Jacob SKILLMAN, aged 32 years.
-Funeral from the residence
this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, and from the chapel of the
Brick church at 2 1/2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
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HELD FOR TRIAL
The Result of the Investigation of the Death of the Yeager Woman
The coroner's inquest in the matter of the death of Mrs. Margaret
YEAGER was continued yesterday afternoon in Judge MORGAN's chambers in
the court house. Detectives LYNCH and BURCHELL and Dr. SHEEHAN were
the first persons sworn, after which the husband, Leopold YEAGER, took
the stand. The testimony of the two detectives was substantially the
same as that reported in this paper at the time of the finding of the
body of Mrs. YEAGER. Dr. SHEEHAN testified as to the condition of the
body when he made the post mortem examination, his statement being in
accord with that already published. He said in addition to the above,
that on Sunday he examined the room where the woman was said to have
fallen, and on the stove discovered two sharp edges, separated by a
groove which corresponded to the wounds on her head. He also
discovered some hair on the edge of the stove.
YEAGER, when placed on the stand, told a
story entirely different from the one he first repeated. He claimed
his wife was hurt on Monday of last week, instead of Thanksgiving
night, and also that he did not hear her tell Mrs. STEINMUELLER that
PETERS struck her. Afterwards he admitted that he heard her say so,
and that he ran to the bed and knelt down and asked her "What did
you say, Maggie!" His testimony throughout was widely
different from the original. At its conclusion the jury retired and
soon rendered the following verdict:
We find that Margaret YEAGER came to her
death by injuries inflicted on her head in the house at the corner of
Ulm and High streets, between the 24th and the 30th of November, 1881,
and that in our opinion such injuries were inflicted by Leopold
YEAGER.
YEAGER was remanded to jail, from whence he
will be taken to the police court for examination, according to the
new code.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sun Dec 11, 1881
A VALUABLE PACKAGE FOUND FLOATING DOWN THE RIVER
Yesterday there was noticed a package floating down the river. A
gentleman fished it out, and to his great delight it proved to be a
twenty-five cent box of dake's german cough troches, which he used
and stopped his cough in five minutes.
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YEAGER'S ALLEGED HOMICIDE
All the things have been removed from the YEAGER residence in which
the wife died under peculiar circumstances recently, and for whose
death YEAGER is held responsible, pending the session of the grand
jury. The untutored prisoner is the third man incarcerated at the
jail for murder since the early part of last summer, HICKEY and
FREDERICKS, his present companions, both having been indicted.
YEAGER, although poor and ignorant, has friends in the neighborhood
where he resided, and these friends have engaged the RAINES Brothers
to defend him, in case of his indictment. They are now looking up
evidence in his behalf.
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