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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat June 13, 1885
 
TOWN TALK
 
-The Opera house will open for the season August 14th.
-The Scottish society will hold a picnic at Caledonia next Thursday
-A case of diphtheria at No. 6 Howell street has been reported
-The final meeting of the training class of teachers was held yesterday afternoon.
-Dedicatory services will be held to-morrow afternoon in the hall in Irondequoit.
 
-Public and parochial school pupils have finished their examinations for entrance into the Free academy.
 
-The city assessors announce that the rate of the general city tax for this year will be $30.98 on each $1,000.
 
-An order was made by Judge RUMSEY, yesterday, extending the receivership of the City bank until January 1, 1886.
 
-An order was made yesterday changing the name of the East Avenue Baptist church to the Park Avenue Baptist church.
 
-An action of foreclosure was commenced yesterday by Gilman H. PERKINS and others against J. Earl HULBERT and others.
 
-The payroll of the street department for the past week amounted to $2,077.36. The number of men employed was 299.
 
-Pupils in the grammar and intermediate departments of public school No. 26, went to the Sea Breeze on a picnic yesterday.
 
-The public school principals will meet at the Free Academy Monday, to mark the papers of the applicants for admission to the academy.
 
-Joseph McVAY was found wandering on the tow-path, yesterday morning, and taken to the police station. He was finally sent to the county house.
 
-The Ladies' Aid society of the North Street M. E. church gave a musical and literary entertainment last evening. Ice cream and cake were served.
 
-W. W. SHEPHERD, 39 Chestnut street, was knocked down and severely bruised by a horse and wagon on East Main street, near Clinton, Thursday afternoon.
 
-Certificate was filed in the county clerk's office yesterday by stockholders of the Flour City Grape company, consenting to mortgaging the real estate of the company.
 
-To-morrow Bishop McQuaid will administer the sacrament of confirmation at Brockport, and afterwards will lay the corner stone of the Catholic church at Churchville.
 
-A shipment of 15,000 pounds of tobacco was sent a prominent firm of Detroit yesterday by R. Whalen & Co., of this city. This is said to be one of the largest shipments made from this place.
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TWO LADS AND ONE AIR GUN
 
The Consternation This Combination Created on West Main Street
 
A new and novel way of killing the pestiferous and ubiquitious sparrow is to shoot him with an air gun. No great success has ever attended his destruction with a common shot gun or the burglarious revolver, but the air gun is said to be sure and rapid death to the bird who appears to be the enemy of every other inhabitants of the air. Frank PULVER and Sidney GUNSLADE, two lads about 14 years of age, secured one of these noiseless weapons yesterday afternoon, and mounting the top of the Durand building on West Main street, began a massacre of the sparrow tribe. They were not experts with the gun, however, and often went far from their mark. One of the bullets from the silent weapon went through one of the windows in the Rochester Savings bank building and others whizzed about at random. It was not long, of course, before the inhabitants of the blocks in that locality began to vacate their quarters, for the snuffing out of one's life by a bullet, without any report, or smoke, or knowledge as to who fired the gun or where he was located, is not calculated to inspire one with confidence. Soon the police were summoned, and Detectives HAYDEN and ROWORTH, wearing a new suit of armor, purchased by the reform police commissioners for such occasions, found their way to the top of the Durand building and captured the lads and the gun.
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THE CRIMINAL TRIALS
 
Those Who Will be Put Upon Trial Next Week
 
The criminal calendar will be taken up in the court of sessions on Monday. The calendar of cases, as finally arranged, is as follows:
James A. FELLOWS, libel.
Patrick MULRYAN, burglary, third degree.
Henry OSGOOD and John GREEN, assault, second degree, and attempting robbery.
James M. FINLAYSON, grand larceny, second degree; two indictments.
Joseph HERRMAN, forgery, third degree; three indictments.
John McCORMICK, assault, first degree.
Enos QUETCHENBACH, arson, third degree.
Mary WALZ, grand larceny, second degree.
John CROWLEY, assault, second degree.
Edward KING, burglary, third degree; and another indictment, burglary in the third degree.
Peter LAMONT, burglary, third degree.
Martin C. KEELY, forgery, third degree.
Edward GRADY and Franklin HESZLED, burglary and larceny.
William GOODYER, burglary.
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THEY WANT TO BE TOUGH
 
For some months past, the Buffalo-Philadelphia railway company has been much annoyed by a gang of boys who have been trespassing on its property in the city, running cars off switches, and doing other acts of mischief. Patrolman FRANK was notified and that officer went to work to discover the offenders. At last, after some days work he brought matters to a head yesterday by arresting John SULLIVAN, Joseph YAWMAN and C. E. COOK and conducting them to the police station. They were paroled to appear for a trial on Tuesday next, by which time it is expected several others will be arrested on the same charge. Several incendiary fires have been discovered in freight cars on this road and it is believed that some of these boys were the incendiaries.
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FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART
 
The feast of the Sacred Heart was appropriately observed at the convent of the Sacred Heart on Prince street yesterday. At 8 o'clock in the morning, Bishop McQUAID, assisted by Rev. A. NOTEBAERT and Rev. J. H. O'HARE celebrated morning mass, during which a class of eight received their first communion and were confirmed by the bishop at the close of the mass. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, benediction and a renewal of the baptismal vows took place and the class gave a reception to their friends in the chapel of the church.
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CASES OF INSANITY
 
Two more cases of insanity were reported at the poor office yesterday. One was that of Harriet ADAMS, an old lady living at the Home for the Friendless. For some months past, her mind has been failing and Dr. HOARD, who examined her a few days since, pronounced her condition one of senile dementia. Another physician will examine her to-day. Ida VALENTINE is the name of a young woman, about 25 years of age, who resides over 84 West main street. Drs. PERRY and HOARD were called to examine her mental condition and they have pronounced her insane. It appears that she has been deserted by her husband and has a mother and stepfather living in Honeoye Falls who refuse to allow her to live with them. Her mind has given away under her troubles and she is considered hopelessly insane. Both cases will be taken to the county asylum.
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PURELY PERSONAL
 
-Daniel LOWRY left last evening for Denver, Colorado.
-C. S. WHITTEMORE and family left last evening for Boston, over the West Shore road.
 
-John J. LEHNEN, manager of the Opera house, leaves for New York this afternoon. He expects to be absent about five weeks and will secure attractions for the coming season.
 
-W. R. ROBB and son leave town to-day for New York and will sail for Europe Saturday next. They will be absent about four months and will visit the British islands, Paris, Switzerland and Germany before returning.
 
-Wheelock RIDER, of this city, was among the graduates of the Syracuse Medical college, whose commencement exercises were held on Thursday. He received one of the two prizes for highest standing during the term of three years.
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ADMITTED TO THE LEAGUE
 
The Genesee Bicycle club is feeling jubilant over the fact that it has been admitted to the United States League of Wheelmen. Application was made several days ago and the proper credentials were received by the club on Wednesday last. A whistle now constitutes a part of the club uniform, and the members have adopted a system of whistle signals for use when on a trip.
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MORTUARY MATTERS
 
Death of Captain Pembroke Chrysler - The Local Funeral Record.
 
 Captain Pembroke G. CHRYSLER died last evening, at his residence on Meigs street, at an advanced age. The deceased was one of the best known commercial men in this vicinity and had traveled over thirty years, his route extending throughout the United States. For several years he represented the safe firm of H. H. Warner & Co., and latterly that of Mosler, Bowen & Co. Captain CHRYSLER had a large circle of friends who will receive the news of his death with profound sorrow.
                                                           NOTES
-The pupils of the second grade of school No. 10, have adopted appropriate resolutions upon the death of Mrs. Simon HAYS.
 
-The remains of Edward EAGAN, who was drowned in the feeder on Thursday, were yesterday taken to Victor for interment.
 
-The funeral of the late William GLICK, of 55 Oakman street, will take place at the house, at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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DENTAL WORK
 
Dr. G. E. HILL, who has located his large dental establishment in the elegant parlors over 142 East Main street, has produced a complete revolution in prices for dental work in this city. He makes a good set of teeth for $5.50 and the best for $8.00. Teeth are extracted by him for 25 cents, cleaned for 75 cents, filled with amalgam for 25 cents, with silver for 75 cents and with gold for $1 and upward.
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BOOTS AND SHOES
 
R. J. MOORE, the popular boot and shoe dealer at 108 West Main street, and 288 Allen street, has a complete and varied stock of boots, shoes and rubbers, which he is selling at prices which astonish and alarm the other dealers of the city. He sells a French kid button shoe, hand-turned, at $4.50, which all other dealers sell for $6.00. Mr. MOORE sells the same shoe with French vamp and fly at $3.50. See also his celebrated polo shoe which is now selling at $2.00. These are but specimen bargains.
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MARRIED
 
ELLIS - BUDLONG - At the residence of the bride's parents, Scottsville, N. Y., Wednesday, June 11th, 1885, at 3 o'clock p.m., by Rev. J. D. FERGUSON, Clara S. BUDLONG, of Scottsville, to Charles S. ELLIS, of this city.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sun June 14, 1885
 
TOWN TALK
 
-Band concerts at the lake to-day.
-The soda fountains prospered yesterday.
-The police will don their new hats to-day.
-The colored people should unite upon one emancipation day.
-The talk of another city newspaper has been revived again.
-This promises to be one of the big weeks in the commencement business.
-The poor flower woman made her first appearance on the street yesterday.
-Children's day will be observed at the Brick church one week from to-day.
-Lawn tennis appears to be the popular aristocratic out-of-door pastime this season.
-Three weeks have elapsed since Canandaigua has had a fresh murder on its hands.
 
-The anniversary exercises of the Rochester Female academy occur on Tuesday and Wednesday.
 
-The law committee of the Common-council will meet at the city clerk's office to-morrow evening.
 
-The want column of the Democrat and Chronicle is the standard advertising medium of the city of Rochester.
 
-The daily circulation of this paper is always printed at the head of this column for advertisers and others to read.
 
-A silk cap belonging to a Central Hudson trainman has been taken from the station. The party taking it is known.
 
-The analysis of wild flowers of this region will be pursued at the meeting of the botanical section to-morrow evening.
 
-Mayor PARSONS and H. H. WARNER are canvassing the city with commendable energy for the Bartholdi pedestal fund.
 
-Somebody has said that you must not judge a man by the umbrella he carries, for it generally belongs to some one else.
 
-Capt. F. A. SCHOEFFEL has issued a call for a meeting of the Old 13th, in the City building, at half past two o'clock this afternoon.
 
-The Flour City Zouaves will meet Monday evening at their headquarters, in fatigue caps, and will then proceed in a body to the moulders' picnic at Maple grove.
 
-Business was never so heavy in the police court as now, and there isn't a vestige of doubt in the magistrate's mind but that he earns his recently reduced salary.
 
-The police have issued notice ordering boys to cease bathing in a state of nature in the canal within the city limits. If they bathe in the daytime they must wear bathing suits or run the risk of arrest.
 
-The whole number of deaths reported at the health office for the week ending at noon yesterday, was 29. Of these, five were under 1 year, and two were over 80 years. The principal causes of death were: consumption, 6; cancer, 2; peritonitis, 2 puerperal convulsions, 1, and accident in elevator, 1.
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POLICE COMMISSIONERS
 
The police commissioners held a short meeting yesterday afternoon, without transacting any business of importance. Two communications were received; one from John W. THOMPSON, president of the colored association in relation to the celebration of Emancipation day, and the other from M. N. VAN ZANDT, president of the Grocers' association, asking that peddlers be interdicted from hawking fruits and vegetables through the streets and from house to house. Both communications were referred to the chief of police.
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A VIOLENT SALOON-KEEPER
 
Throwing Billiard Balls at His Wife and Customers
 
Henry ENGEMAN, who some time ago attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head, yesterday created another sensation by hurling billiard balls at his wife, in his saloon on Front street. While some men were in the saloon ENGEMAN, who was under the influence of liquor, became violent and abusive toward his wife, of whom, it is said, he is extremely jealous. Fortunately, his aim was not accurate and the billiard balls did not strike her. The men speedily decamped and left ENGEMAN in possession of the saloon. Officers REIS and GRIEBEL were sent for, but by the time they arrived ENGEMAN had become quiet, and as his wife did not desire his arrest he was not taken in custody.
     Last evening, however, ENGEMAN imbibed too much liquor to keep within the bounds of propriety, and created such a disturbance that officers HAYDEN and WANGMAN arrested him and lodged him in the police station on a charge of drunk and disorderly. As his condition was too bad to keep him in the station he was confined in the jail.
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PURELY PERSONAL
 
--Sitting Bull and staff, and William HALSEY, interpreter, are at Congress hall.
 
--Charles DAVIS and sister left for Chicago last evening on the Central Hudson "flyer."
 
--John CARY and wife leave this evening for Pittsburg, to join the SHIPMAN party on a yachting tour.
 
--Hon. W. F. CODY, "Buffalo Bill," arrived in the city last evening, and is a guest of James A. MAXWELL at Congress hall.
 
--Professor T. Olin HODGMAN arrived home last evening from Nebraska. A number of the Alpha Delta Phi society received him at the Central-Hudson station.
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DIED

CHRYSLER - In this city, on the 12th inst., Pembroke G. CHRYSLER.

-The funeral will be held at St. Andrews church, corner Averill avenue and Ashland street, at 4 o'clock this (Sunday) afternoon. Friends are invited to attend.
 
DAVIS - Suddenly, in Chicago, Ill., on the morning of June 13th, Belle W., youngest daughter of James S. and Annie S. DAVIS, and sister of Charles S. DAVIS and granddaughter of the late Israel SMITH.
-Interment at St. Paul. 
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MORTUARY RECORD

--The funeral of the late Pembroke G. CHRYSLER will occur at St. Andrews church, at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

 
--A child of John HOLLING, of Tonawanda street, died yesterday. The funeral will take place this morning at the house.
 
--Miss Margaret McCORMICK died at St. Mary's hospital yesterday, aged 47 years. The funeral will be held from the residence of the deceased's sister, 203 Kent street, to-morrow morning.
 
--John WINDHAUSER, aged 25 years, died yesterday at his home on the Norton road. The funeral will take place at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow morning, at the church of the Holy Redeemer.
 
--The remains of J. H. RIDER, the boy who was drowned several days since in the canal, arrived here Friday evening. The funeral was held yesterday, at the parents' residence on White's park.
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STEALING A HAND CART
 
A newsboy named Ellsworth CORBETT was arrested and locked up yesterday morning, charged with stealing a hand cart from George W. ARCHER & Co. The cart was found at a second hand store on Front street, where the lad had disposed of it. The same boy was charged by Officer CULLIGAN, the night before, with stealing a cart with the name of John C. MOORE lettered upon it. The boy said he had bought the cart from two boys for $1.75. He was held for further examination.
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