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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Tue July 15, 1884
 
MARRIED
 
Last evening at No. 5 Arnold Park, by the Rev. Jas. P. SHAW, Egbert R. THOMPSON, of the firm of Doran, Thompson & Co., to Miss Isabella A. BRISTOL, adopted daughter of Mrs. Catherine BABCOCK, all of this city.
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DIED
 
In Riga, N. Y., July 14th, 1884, at 2 o'clock A. M., Maria, wife of Geo. SMITH, aged 72 years, 11 months and 2 days.
-Funeral from the residence to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, and from Riga Church at 3 o'clock.
 
In this city, July 14th, of consumption, Charles MILLER, aged (31 or 81)years and 9 months.
-Funeral from the house, 47 Oakland Park, Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
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DEATHS & FUNERALS
 
--John F. SOUTHALL, formerly of Rochester, died in Birmingham, England, June 23d.
 
--The funeral was held this morning of Florence, the eleven year old daughter of James DEMPSEY.
 
--Charles SCHOO_D, of No. 8 Oakman street, died yesterday aged 31. The funeral will be held from St. Michael's church at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning.
 
--W. F. MAYO, the well known actor, and his estimable wife, have the sympathy of a large number of friends in the death of their ten months' old child, which occurred yesterday morning of cholera infantum.
 
--Regarding the death of the widow of the late John DISBROW of this city, the Grand Rapids Leader of the 11th published the following:
   Mrs. Elizabeth H. DISBROW was walking up Fulton street this morning on her way to visit friends she was overcome by the heat and fell to the walk. She was taken to the nearest house where she died in a short time. She was sixty-three years old and had an attack of apoplexy. The body was taken to Rev. Mr. SCOVILLE, where she boarded. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon and the remains will be taken to Rochester for burial. She was a sister of S. S. BALL of this place.
 
--Charles MILLER, of No. 47 Oakland park, died yesterday morning aged (32 or 82). The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church at 8 o'clock Wednesday.
 
--The funeral was held this morning of the two-year-old son of William BISHOP, who resides at the corner of Frances and Brown streets. The child died at Sunbury, Pa.
 
--Edward D. FISK, son of Daniel D. FISK, died last evening, aged 22. The funeral will be held Wednesday.
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Democrat & Chronicle
 
DIED
 
CRAM - On July 13th, 1884, of paralysis, Ambrose CRAM, aged 76 years.
-The funeral will be held from his late residence, 211 Allen street, to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends invited to attend. Burial private, according to the wishes of the deceased.
 
SMITH - In Riga, N. Y., July, 1884 at 2 o'clock A. M., Maria, wife of George SMITH, aged 72 years, 11 months and 2 days.
-Funeral from the residence to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, and from Riga church at 3 o'clock.
 
MILLER - In this city, July 14th, 1884, of consumption, Charles MILLER, aged (81 or 31) years and 9 months.
-Funeral from the house, 47 Oakland park, Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. Friends invited to attend.
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MARRIED
 
THOMPSON - BRISTOL - Last evening at No. 5 Arnold park, by the Rev. James P. SHAW, Egbert R. THOMPSON, of the firm of Doran THOMAS & Co., to Miss Isabella A. BRISTOL, adopted daughter of Mrs. Catherine BABCOCK, all of this city.
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TERRIBLE FATE OF A CHILD
 
Auburn, July 14 - While the eight-year-old daughter of Patrick RYAN was crossing the railway track here this evening, she was struck by a car and knocked under the wheels. Her head was severed from the body and she was otherwise shockingly mutilated. The remains were carried to the residence of her parents in a blanket. The tongue was picked up on the track some time after the body was removed. It is said that RYAN has relatives in Rochester.
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CHARGES OF FRAUD WITHDRAWN
 
Oswego, July 14 - S. R. WIGG, a lumber dealer, was jailed in March on a charge of fraud preferred by Ross & Co., of Quebec, who were interested with him in business. He was released to-day, as ROSS & Co. are now satisfied that there was no intent to defraud and WIGG confesses judgment to them for the amounts claimed. There has been a sharp contest for the possession of some lumber here and serious trouble on some occasions has been imminent.
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A BANK TREASURER HELD RESPONSIBLE
   Trenton, July 14 - The court of errors and appeals delivered decision to-day in the case of Receiver HARBERT, of the First National bank of Newark, against Treasurer DUNELL. The court held that DUNNELL was liable for the losses, which were incurred with his knowledge and assistance, though by the direction and for the profit of the cashier.
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FOUND HANGING IN A BARN
   Troy, July 14 - The body of George OBER was found Saturday hanging in a barn near Ironville, Essex county. OBER was last seen a week ago, when he was with two men who are now missing. When it was found the body was partly lying on the hay and the head and upper part of the body were held up by a rope around the neck.
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CALLED TO A NEW FIELD
   Troy, July 14 - Rev. T. S. HAMLIN, for thirteen years pastor of the Woodside Presbyterian church at Troy, has accepted a call to the Mount Auburn Presbyterian church at Cincinnati.
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THEY WILL NEVER BE SLAIN
   Hamilton, Ont., July 14 - At the Orange celebration here; Grand Master WILSON declared that if the annexation of Canada to the United States were ever accomplished, it would be after 200,000 Orangemen had been slain.
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MURDERED WITH A SHARPENED STICK
   Atlanta, July 14 - Mrs. GRACE was horribly murdered in the Cahoutta mountains yesterday. Her eyes were punched out with a sharpened stick, which was then run through her breast. The assassin escaped.
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SENTENCED TO DEATH
   Cincinnati, July 14 - HOFFMAN, who killed his son Robert in January, 1883, was sentenced to-day to be hanged October 24th.
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WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS
 
ONTARIO
 
--The fireworks at Clifton Springs last Saturday night were very fine
--A number of Democrats in Canandaigua have formed an anti-Cleveland organization.
--F. MAGGS, Canandaigua, will complete this week a very cosy cottage on the west side of the lake.
 
--It is reported that a Blaine and Logan club is to be organized at Canandaigua consisting only of young Democrats who opposed to Cleveland.
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LIVINGSTON
 
--The custom of setting aside one day in the year as children's day was observed in the Presbyterian church in Lima on Sunday, the 13th. The pulpit was decorated in an elaborate manner with ferns and choice potted plants, while a plentiful supply of song birds, in their cages, put a charm to the whole scene. The sermon by Mr. WILLOUGHBY was especially addressed to the children and was very interesting. The evening service was entirely by the school and consisted of singing, readings, recitations, an essay, etc. One interesting feature was the emblemistic representation of "Christ the Door," represented by a beautiful evergreen door, behind which when opened was displayed a cross of lovely white flowers. A class of girls answered by appropriate quotations, the question: "To what is Jesus the door!" Song, "At the Door of Mercy." The questions were then answered. "What steps are necessary in order to enter" and "Will the door always remain open!" Professor WARNER sang in a very effective manner, "The Door was Shut." The attendance at both services was large.
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WYOMING
 
--A young lad 10 years of age, son of Rev. C. K. HENDERSON, of Pike, has just died the victim of too much bathing.
 
--Five young Irishmen who have been born and brought up in the Democratic fold have become active members of the Perry Blaine and Logan club, and still "there's more to follow" ere the campaign closes.
 
--A man at Portage held two life insurance policies in a Buffalo company. The policies called for $1,000 each. The man died. The widow has just discovered that the company is only able to pay the small sum of $800.
 
--The eloquent Mrs. Laura G. FIXEN, 'of Minnesota, who is to be one of the prominent speakers at the grand Silver Lake temperance assembly from August 8th to 18th, will speak to the W. C. T. C. at Castile on the 16th. Another prominent speaker at the assembly will be the eloquent Mrs. Mary H. HUNT, of Boston.
 
--Eagle has a flourishing lodge of the E. A. U., which has just elected the following officers: President, E. J. COPELAND; vice-president, Mrs. James DEMPSEY; secretary, D. L. SHIELDS; accountant, William W. PREY; treasurer, Mrs. L. C. SHIELDS; advocate, Richard LEWIS; auxillery, Mrs. John COPELAND; chancellor, Colonel Gilbert PREY; chaplain, Miss M. HATFIELD; Warden, J. H. BAILEY.
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ALLEGANY
 
--The hay crop throughout the county will be lighter than expected.
 
--The Valley Paint fair will be held at Cuba on September 23, 24 and 25, 1884.
 
--A fleece of thirty-one pounds was shorn from one sheep in Friendship the other day.
 
--A large three-story hotel is being built near the depot of the L. & P. R. R., at Angelica.
 
--Davis Bros., groceryman of Friendship, have purchased the entire stock of groceries of Flint & Madison of the same place.
 
--Twenty-three oil wells are being drilled in the Allegany field at the present time. More will be commenced soon as the derricks of a few others are nearly completed.
 
--At the commencement exercises of the Alford university, Rev. J. ALLEN delivered the baccalaureate sermon. The graduating class numbered ten. The institution is in fine condition, having an able corps of instructors, and the prospect of the university is most promising.
 
--At Angelica, Messrs, Fred WALWORTH and J. BURTON have just completed a roller skating rink, being one of the best in the county. It is built in a substantial manner, and is 100 feet by 40, and 16 feet high. Under the efficient management of the above gentlemen, assisted by their wives, the place has become a popular resort for the young people of the town.
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GENESEE
 
--The crops on the reservation never looked so well at this season of the year. The finest lots of beans, corn and potatoes in this county, are on the Tonawanda reservation.
 
--A book agent who is selling Ben Perley POORE'S history of Blaine, in Batavia, was asked by a Democrat if he had the history of Cleveland, and the agent very truthfully replied "No, he hasn't had any history."
 
--The nomination of Cleveland and Hendricks delights a large number in Batavia. All the Republicans and one quarter of the democrats are perfectly satisfied with the work of the convention. Three quarters of the Democrats are either mad or disgusted, or both.
 
--The annual picnic of the Tonawanda Indians on Friday, was attended by about 400 indians and several whites. Speeches in Seneca and English, and an exhibition of the three schools on the reservation made up a very interesting programme. Two barrels of lemonade and tables loaded with first-class eatables, regained the company.
 
--Last Saturday Charles DART, adopted son of William DART, of Bergen, was arrested for stealing tickets from the West Shore station. His trunk had previously been searched and in it were found 218 tickets, nineteen of which were stamped. His offering one of the tickets for passage to Buffalo led to his arrest. He acknowledged that he had stolen the tickets, but denied that he had broken into the office to do so. He said that he took them while the agent was out attending to trains. Charles is 18 years of age and is not considered bright. He was taken to Batavia and lodged in jail.
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MONROE
 
--Colonel MAY, of Pittsford, has returned from his protracted trip to the west.
 
--D. W. SMITH, of Pittsford, was taken suddenly very ill on Sunday night.
 
--The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church, Pittsford, will hold a special meeting this evening at Mrs. HASTINGS.
 
--Chancellor SIMS, of the Syracuse University, lectures in North Parma on Tuesday evening of this week. Subject; Education.
 
--The Presbyterian church at Pittsford is closed for repairs and Rev. Mr. CHASE has in the meantime entered on his four weeks' vacation.
 
--The contract for building the new school house, in district No. 10, in Rush was awarded to Congdon and Goff for $1,175, to be completed by October 1st.
 
--There will be a trial of grain binders on the farm of George H. HOUCK, in Rush, on Tuesday, July 15th, at 2 o'clock. The Dering and the Buckeye low down binders will be the principal contestants.
 
--Daniel KINGSLEY, of Pittsford, is appointed conservator in the case of Mrs. Priestley HILL, of that place, who, in the judgment of a jury summoned by petition of the woman's husband, has been declared insane and incompetent to take care of her property.
 
--Early Friday evening people began to assemble in North Parma in large numbers at the residence of the Rev. E. _. COOK. The elder received a severe pounding in the shape of pound packages principally of coffee, tea, sugar, jars of butter, &c., &c. There seemed to be everything to Cook with. The elder and his accomplished lady seemed to take it all in good part, and were willing to observe the divine injunction and not strike back. They are thinking seriously of starting a wholesale grocery or a large eating establishment. It was a late hour before the people got in their work, and all went away with the feeling that a pleasant evening had been spent.
 
--The farmers of Rush have just gathered an excellent hay crop, and nearly all has been secured without rain. Harvesting of wheat is just commencing and the crop is a very good one, there being but little poor wheat. The numerous binders at work make a short job of the harvest.
 
--The house of William AGATE in Pittsford was the scene on Saturday afternoon of a festive family gathering in honor of the majority of William AGATE jr., Mr. AGATE'S only child. Among the presents in articles of the precious metals were a watch and chain, finger ring and some hundreds of dollars bank paper.
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ORLEANS
 
--A prohibition club is to be formed in Albion, Thursday night.
 
--Rev. S. A. WHITCOMB preached his farewell sermon in the Presbyterian church, Knowlesville, Sunday evening. It is understood he has secured a position in the Universalist church in Tidioute, Pa.
 
--Some time ago it was announced in the papers that Holley was to be a money order office, but the postmaster of that place has received no blanks or any official notice of the fact. The standard thinks the authorities at Washington should be notified that Holley still exists and strong for Blaine and Logan.
 
--All temperance associations including the W. C. T. U., Royal and Good Templars of the county will be in attendance at Lakeside during the week of the "St. John circuit" camp which begins Thursday, July 24, with ex-Governor St. JOHN of Kansas as the first speaker.
 
--A law and order league has been formed in Albion and the following named gentlemen appointed as executive committee: E. C. COLE, George H. SICKELS, J. H. ROYCE, J. N. PROCTOR, E. T. COAN, John G. SAWYER, J. A. WALL, Amos BELDEN, T. C. BAILEY, W. A. HOWARD, C. A. KING, A. J. TYLER, C. J. DAY, J. BIDLEMAN, L. H. BEACH, E. L. WAGE, H. A. HOWE, J. M. CORNELL.
 
--Filly ECKERT, of Medina, met with a narrow escape Sunday afternoon while attempting to show some ladies he was talking with on Genesee street how to jump aboard a passing train. He missed his hold and was struck by the car step which knocked him insensible and badly injured him. A member of the Salvation Army being near by, immediately knelt and prayed and claims he saved ECKERT'S life.
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STEUBEN
 
--The popular skating rink fever has invaded Addison and a rink will be opened so the public on Wednesday evening of this week.
 
--A game of base ball is to be played between the Cohoctons, and the Hornells, at the driving park in Hornellsville, Tuesday, the 15th.
 
--A blaze of fire works was displayed at Hornellsville on the receipt of the nomination of Cleveland and Hendricks. Speeches were made and every demonstration of allegiance to the ticket possible given.
 
--Mrs. Miles HAWLEY, of Hornellsville, is entertaining her friend Mrs. William TRIPP and two little ones, of California. After their visit is concluded there they go to Europe to spend the rest of the summer.
 
--William SWEENY, a young man 22 years of age, expired at the residence of his uncle, R. W. SWEENY, at Wayland, on Friday morning, of consumption. His remains were taken to Jersey Shore, Pa., for interment.
 
--Corning's Democratic citizens gave a grand demonstration in honor of their candidates for president and vice-president as did other towns in the county. In some of them flags were raised, cannons fired and speeches made. Ratification meetings have been called.
 
--Mr. M. C. PRINDLE, of Hornellsville, is one of the company of twelve who own a copper mine in Trinity county, California. It has been considered nothing better than flood ore for years, until recent examination has led to the discovery that it is a solid vein of copper and enriched with silver, making one of the richest mines in that country.
 
--A driving park association has been formed at Wayland with the following officers: President, H. S. ROSENCRANS; vice-president, Gordon PATCHEN; treasurer, Will GREEN; secretary, Henry SCHLY; directors, W. w. CAPRON, J. A. ROSENKRANS, J. W. DOTY, O. M. HASKINS, and Chris KLINE. Arrangements are being made for a fair to be held in the fall.
 
--A coal cart company has been formed at Bath, and $100 has been raised to furnish their rooms over C.A. ALLISON'S clothing store. The following are the officers of the company: President, Walter JOY; vice-president, Myron BRUNDAGE; secretary, John STINTSON; treasurer, John McNAMARA, Jr.; foreman, William REYNOLDS; assistant foreman, Clarence BENNETT.
 
--A severe storm of rain and wind, accompanied by almost incessant thunder and lightning, prevailed in Steuben county on Saturday, at 1 o'clock, causing serious damage in some localities. At the residence of James TOTTER, on the road leading from Wayland to Lindenwood, the large maple trees in his yard were broken off or uprooted, fences and crops destroyed, a large number of trees in his orchard uprooted, and on Myron PATCHIN'S place trees were broken and a large orchard was seriously damaged. A very large barn on the premises of Jesse GRAY, in which there were ten tons of hay stored, was moved from its foundation. Near Cohocton, the fine orchard on Asa McDOWELL'S farm was nearly destroyed, a barn owned by Andrew REDEICKER was completely destroyed, as were the sheds on the farm of George FRANK. A large limb was torn from an immense elm tree, a sort of land mark, near A. La RUE'S mill and carried some distance to the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad track and deposited there. The track of the storm seemed to be mainly through fields, and providentially avoided buildings, thereby saving the disaster which overtook the southern portion of the county one week previous.
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WAYNE
 
--Diptheria still prevails in South Butler.
 
--Work on the Macedon Center academy progresses very slowly.
 
--The hop yards in the vicinity of South Butler are looking fine this year, and a large crop is expected.
 
--Several farmers in Lyons state that the cut worm this season has almost completely ruined the corn crop.
 
--Mr. and Mrs. Edward PACKARD, of Albany, are spending the summer at Jno. PRITCHARD'S, of Butler.
 
--The Republicans of South Butler are to meet on Thursday evening, July 17th, to organize a Blaine and Logan club.
 
--Dr. E. J. WHITTELTON, of Sodus village, after suffering with an attack of the measles, is able to attend to business again.
 
Cleveland's nomination was received in Sodus with no enthusiasm, many Democrats vowing they would not vote for him.
 
--S. A. HOWLAND, of Macedon Center, who was prostrated by a stroke of paralysis, is much better and able to sit up and take the air.
 
--The farmers in Butler have large quantities of hay down, which the heavy rains are damaging greatly. It is also hindering wheat harvesting.
 
--A Blaine and Logan flag proudly floats over the main street of Macedon Center and a Democrat cannot be found since Cleveland received the nomination.
 
--Work on the store of F. E. DAVIS is progressing rapidly under the direction of Nicholas VOUGHT and men, and will be a fine addition to the town of South Butler.
 
--E. B. FULLER; proprietor of Lake Bluff on Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario, has engaged the steam yacht, G. H. Hazelton, of Oswego, to ply on Sodus Bay the coming season.
 
--Mrs. Charlotte HATHAWAY, of Palmyra, will be 100 years old July 14th. She was born in Adams, Mass., on that date, 1784. Mrs. HATHAWAY is remarkably smart for a person of her great age.
 
--Active preparations are about to be begun for the annual temperance camp meeting to be held in Perime's grove in Lyons this session. The date of the meeting will be the second week in August.
 
--Wheat harvest is just commencing in Macedon and there is a fair prospect of a good crop. The self binder is going to do the work here, and nine farmers out of ten have one of their own or hire one.
 
--Large quantities of Democratic powder were burned in South Butler, July 11th, on receipt of the news of the nomination of Cleveland and Hendricks, and three rousing cheers by a party of several men and as many small boys.
 
--It is conceded by the majority of the members of the Wayne County Veterans' association, that Sodus Point is the proper and best place to hold their annual re-union this year. It remains to be seen what action the officers will take to-day (Tuesday) at their meeting in Newark in naming the location.
 
--There is much conversation in Lyons because of the sudden and mysterious disappearance of a young man, named MARTIN, who has been in the employ of Robert SMITH for several months. He was a young man of steady and quiet nature, well educated and with no bad habits. He was about his work a few days and disappeared sometime during the night. Where or why he went are matters that no one can answer. It is, however thought that no foul play had occurred.
 
--There has been a five-days debate, from Tuesday to Saturday, three sessions daily of two hours each, in the Sodus Opera House between Rev. William H. ROGERS, of the Methodist-episcopal church in Sodus village, and Elder Miles GRANT, Adventist, of _oston, on the subject: "Resolved, That death is total extinction of conscious existence," Elder Miles GRANT having the affirmative and Rev. ROGERS the negative. The debate ended Saturday evening. No vote was taken by the audience.
 
--Between 12 and 2 o'clock last Saturday night a severe storm of wind and hail, accompanied by lightning and thunder swept across the north part of the town of Galen, Rose and Huron. Immense damage was done to the crops in the line of its path. Many fields of wheat just ready to be gathered were nearly ruined; acres of corn were stripped of the blades, leaving the stalk standing bare. The course of the storm was from northwest to southeast, and its path about two miles wide. There was only a barely perceptible amount of hail at Clyde.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed July 16, 1884
 
DIED
 
GEORGE J. HOENNER Jr., son of George J. and Ma_rie L. HOENNER, aged __ _ months and 21 days.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Thurs July 17, 1884
 
FUNERAL NOTES
 
--The funerals of Mrs. George SMYTH, Ignatz S. CHIVAND and the child of W. F. MAYO occurred yesterday.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. Dorotha SCHMIDT, of 47 Baden street, will take place Friday morning from the church of the Holy Redeemer.
 
--The funeral of the late Ambrose CRAM occurred yesterday from the family residence on Allen street and was largely attended.
 
--August GERSTNER, of North Clinton street, died yesterday aged 76. The funeral will be held at St. Michaels church at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. Charles RAWLINGS will take place from the family residence No. 102 Jay street at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Dr. ROBINSON will officiate.
 
--Services will be held at the grave of Mrs. Eliza DISBROW at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Friends are requested to meet at the entrance to the cemetery at 3:30 o'clock.
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HATHWAY -- MORGAN
   A large party of friends yesterday witnessed the marriage of C. H. HATHWAY, of Topeka, Kansas, and Miss Emma E. MORGAN, daughter of Clark MORGAN, residing in the southern part of the town of Lima. The ceremony occurred at the residence of the bride's father, Rev. Mr. WILLOUGHBY officiating. The bride is a niece of Dr. A. A. MORGAN, of this city, and also of Judge NASH, of Avon. Dr. MORGAN and C. C. DAVISON and families, of this city, were among the guests present.

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TWO CORONER'S VERDICTS
 
Sudden Death of Colonel Merrill Colby -- Joseph Herbst's Body Found
 
Yesterday was another bust day for Coroner SHARP. in the afternoon he dragged the canal for two hours and succeeded in recovering the body of Joseph HERBST, the six-year old boy of Mrs. Barbara HERBST, of 177 Pinnacle avenue. The body was taken to Foehner & Maier's undertaking rooms, where an inquest was held this forenoon, resulting in a verdict that death was the result of accidental drowning.
 
   Just before the 4:55 train was about to leave the Central depot for the Falls yesterday afternoon, a trainman noticed that an elderly gentleman, sitting nearly upright in a seat, was dead. He notified the assistant depot master and the car was cut out of the train and left standing in the depot. Coroner SHARPE was notified and he caused the remains to be removed to Jeffrey's undertaking rooms. The contents of the pocket showed that the dead man was Colonel Merrill COLBY, whose home from Vineland, New Jersey, and who, with his wife, had been temporarily living at Parma Corners. While residing there his time had been devoted to settling up the estate of Mrs. STEPHENS, who died there recently. The object of his trip to the city was to consult with Judge HULETT about proving the will of Mrs. STEPHENS. While in the city, as he had informed Judge HULETT, he had consulted a physician who had treated him for heart disease. He had resided at different times in Nunda, Bath, Avon, Corning, and was well known, as a good and honorable man of business, everywhere respected for his probity and generous nature. He was seventy-six years of age and has sons living in Eastern States.
    Coroner SHARP held an inquest this afternoon. The verdict was that death was caused by heart disease.

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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs July 17, 1884
 
DEATH BY DROWNING
    Phillip GOETZMAN, of Lyons, was drowned in Sodus Bay, yesterday while endeavoring to recover his hat, Which had blown from his head. The body was recovered by Charles DOVILLE. Mr. GOETZMAN was 36(?) years of age, and leaves a wife and three children.
 
    The sad news of the drowning of Fred BISHOP, youngest son of Dr. F. R. BISHOP, at Henry, Ill., was received at Medina last evening, and Dr. BISHOP immediately departed to bring home the remains.
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FORECLOSURE SUITS
 
Summons and complaint in the foreclosure case of Melissa M. FARRAR and another __ executors, __, against Marcellus GYSEL and another was filed in the County Clerk's office this morning. The mortgage on which the action is commenced is for $495.12, on property situated on Linden street.
 
    Margaret DODD has commenced an action against Margaret FARNAN, James FARNAN, Charles A. WITHEY and William H. WITHEY to foreclose a mortgage of $4_ on property on Broadway.
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McKEE - WHITNEY  Wedding
 
William Eugene McKEE and Miss Hattie WHITNEY were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents on Tremont street last evening. The bride is a very estimable young lady and the groom a man of unquestionable integrity and excellent business capacity, having been for many years connected with the firm of George WELDON & Co. Many beautiful and costly presents were received by Mr. and Mrs. McKEE.
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EVANS R. & P. BULLETIN
     Wm. H. EVANS, the veteran advertiser, is making his Rochester and Pittsburg Bulletin more popular and more interesting each month. The July number, just issued, contains more than usual amount of reading matter and has many advertisements of leading Rochester merchants, published in an attractive form. The August Bulletin will be an uncommonly interesting number, as Mr. EVANS, with his usual enterprise, has arranged to have in it the official programme of the Rochester races. It will afford an unusually good chance for advertisers, for the very large number of 25,000 copies will be issued.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mon July 21, 1884
 
FUNERAL OF COL. MERRILL COLBY
    The funeral services of the late Colonel Merrill COLBY were held at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the family residence, in Parma. There was a large number of the friends of the family present. Colonel M. T. COLBY, pension agent at New York, son of the deceased; the Rev. F. A. COLBY, of Philadelphia, a grand-son and a number of friends from Rochester, among the number, Rev. Mr. MUDGE, of the Baptist church, officiated and paid an eloquent tribute to the deceased. The Veterans, of Parma, attended the service in a body.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Miss Emma M. COPELAND, daughter of the late Gerry S. COPELAND, died early Sunday morning, after a lingering illness, of consumption. She was the last of ten children, whose demise her (unreadable) mother has been called upon to _mourn, and (unreadable) now, in advanced __, left without husband or child to cheer her. Miss COPELAND was an earnest worker in the Central Presbyterian Church, and her life was devoted to manifesting in an __stentatious manner her charity for the distressed and deserving many graces of mind and heart and made firm friends wherever known. She was the niece of the late George H. THOMPSON, David COPELAND, Nathaniel THOMPSON, Mrs. N. ELLISON and Mrs. John McE__LANY(?). The funeral will be held from the house, on Chestnut street, at 10:30 o'clock on Wednesday morning.
 
--Louis MILLER died last night at the family residence, No. 87 Orchard street.
 
--Charles LANG died yesterday morning at his residence, No. 59 St. Joseph street, aged 65(?) years: The funeral will be held from St. Joseph's Church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.
 
--Mrs. Mary HAFNER, widow of the late Jacob HAFNER, died at the family residence, 65 Oakman street, last Saturday, aged 72 years.
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FORMERLY A RESIDENT OF AUBURN
 
Warren D. HATCH, who is supposed to have committed suicide in New York harbor, left Auburn about ten years ago to reside in New York. His residence in Auburn was at "Springside," near the foot of the lake. He dressed handsomely and lived luxuriously, keeping good horses and fine __outs and his social qualities brought around him a host of friends. The story of his self-destruction is told by the New York World.
    Warner D. HATCH, President of the HATCH Engraving and Lithographing Company, of No. 34 V_sey street, lived in an elegant villa on the top of a grassy, sloping hill in the village at Dobbs' Ferry. The grounds about his house are (unreadable) the most beautiful for ___ around, ___ of Jay GOULD and Cyrus FIELD, which are close by in romantic surroundings. Mr. HATCH's description is as follows:
   About forty-five or fifty years old, of medium height, bald with a well-trimmed iron-gray beard. When he left his house the last time he wore a blue serge suit, and the white hat which was found. He was well preserved, and with his hat on ___ pass off for thirty-five or thirty-eight.
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MARRIED
 
July 19th, by the Rev. Dr. PLATT, Captain _. H. AUSTIN, of Syracuse, to Miss M. A. HOGAN, of Rochester.
 
On July 17th, 1884 at the Presbyterian parsonage Pittsford, by the Rev. J. Edward CLOSE, George Franklin TILLOTSON, of Pittsford, and Mary Frances BROWN, of Winona, Winona county, Wis.
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DIED
 
On the 19th inst. Mrs. Catharine DUGAN, wife of Cornelius DUGAN, deceased, aged 51 years.
-Funeral from her late residence, No. 63 Platt st., Tuesday morning at 8:30 and from the Cathedral at 9 o'clock. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
 
In this city, July 20th, Emma M., daughter of Maria and the late G. S. COPELAND, in her 20th(?) year. - Note of funeral hereafter.
 
Sunday evening, July 20th, Louis MILLER, at his residence, _1 Orchard street.  -Notice of funeral hereafter.  Michigan and Batavia papers please copy.
 
At his residence, 101(?) St. Joseph street, July 20th Carl LANG, aged 65 years.
-Funeral from the residence, Wednesday morning at 8:30 and from St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited.
 
In Greece, July 12, 1884, Patrick MORONEY, aged _ years.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
July 26, 1884

NEWS MATTERS AT DANSVILLE

Interesting Personal Mentions and Recent Political Movements

Dansville, July 26, Mrs. D. W. NOYES and her sister, Mrs. LINCOLN, of Minnesota, have gone to Delaware to visit the family of J. W. BROWN.

Miss Clara BARTON, President of the Red Cross Society in America, and delegate from the United States to the Congress at Geneva, Switzerland is spending a few days in town.

Major J. J. BAILEY of this village is one of the committee to arrange for the meeting of the Army of the Cumberland, to be held in Rochester in September.

The Express says that the depositors of the late Bank of Dansville will be assessed to pay the expert and receiver. Wendell ENGLE will think more strongly than ever that "Danville will go to Hades purty soon" when he finds he will have to contribute toward raising a fund to give the bank officers a respectable burial.

TURPIN Brothers, champion double bicyclists of America, will give an exhibition at the rink Saturday night.

Dr. J. C. JACKSON will preach in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday.

The Dansville Sanitarium is full to overflowing, and doing more business than it has ever done before. The institution well merits the patronage that is being bestowed upon it, and takes first place as the best health resort in the country. The cuisine is excellent and cannot be surpassed in this section. Monsieur MONAS, formerly of the Hoffman House, New York, is chef in chief.

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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

-The remains of John O’CONNOR were taken to Easton, Pa., yesterday for interment.

-Richard LORITZ died yesterday at his residence, corner of Herman and Hanover streets, aged 33 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 7:30 o’clock Monday morning and from the Holy Redeemer church at 8 o’clock. The deceased was an active member of the St. Jacob’s and St. Franciscan’s societies, the members of which will attend in a body.

-At the family residence, No. 2 Hoelzer street, yesterday, occurred the death of Willie, the infant son of Andrew and Mary SCHMIDT, Rev. Charles STEBENPFEIFFER conducted the funeral services at 2 o’clock to-day.

-Paul GERMANN died yesterday at 18 Huntington street, aged 50 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon Rev. Dr. BROWN will officiate.

-William B. McBURNEY died yesterday at his residence, corner of Alexander street and Pinnacle avenue, aged 16 years, Rev. M. FOOTE will conduct the funeral services at the residence Saturday at 2 o’clock.

-Mrs. Harriet L. BURKE died at her residence, 41 Charlotte street, yesterday, aged 24 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o’clock next Monday afternoon.

-At his residence, 68 Manhattan street, yesterday morning, occurred the death of Cornelius COAKE, who was a member of the 105th New York volunteers. The funeral will be held from Christ Church at 3 p.m. Sunday.

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Sudden Death

James FREEMAN, a colored man living with his daughter at ?6 Caledonia avenue, died quite suddenly last evening. The deceased was advanced in years and had not received medical attendance immediately prior to his death. Coroner SHARPE was notified and will probably cause Dr. HERRIMAN to - - - a post mortem examination.

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Dropping Money

Yesterday a man named William JOHNSON was observed by Joseph H- - -STEIN throwing away $20 gold pieces. He just recently received nearly $1,000 from the Flour City Bank which he wasted. He was locked up and a fine of $19 or thirty days was imposed.

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