Rochester, Monroe, NY

Union & Advertiser

Thurs June 30, 1887

 

WEDDING BELLS

 

Frank L. FOSMIRE and Miss Marie F. FITZGERALD were united in marriage at St. Mary's parsonage, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. After the ceremony an elegant wedding breakfast was enjoyed by the members of the family at the residence of the sister of the bride, Mrs. SAVAGE, East Main street. Mr. and Mrs. FOSMIRE will reside in Rochester.

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STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM

 

A most enjoyable strawberry and ice cream festival was given last evening at Wagner Memorial College by the ladies of the German Lutheran Evangelical Church. Numerous Chinese lanterns, scattered over the spacious grounds, gave it a brilliant and animated appearance. Strawberries and ice cream were served in two large tents erected for the occasion. Various fancy tables, fish pond and art gallery were inside the Wagner building. Excellent music was furnished by a good orchestra. Last night's festival was a pronounced success and will be continued this evening.

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THE ALUMNI RECEPTION

 

The reception held at the Free Academy last night by the Alumni Association was a brilliant affair. There was a large attendance and all present thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. Schaick's orchestra furnished excellent music. The committee in charge consisted of W. J. MORAN, '87, W. M. BROWN, '87; A. C. WATSON, '87; M. CAUFFMAN, '87; Prof. L. H. MILLER, 77; R. A. SEARING, 81; F. S. HUTCHINSON, '87; Alvin BLOCK, '79; D. A. WILLEY, '79; Prof. F. E. GLEN, '70, and John COLLINS, '82.

     It was announced that the annual business meeting and election of officers would take place in September.

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THIRD ANNUAL PICNIC

 

Yesterday the third annual picnic and excursion of C. J. Powers' Relief Corps was held at Long Point, Consesus Lake. A large delegation from Powers' Post went to the lake as invited guests. The party enjoyed the outing very much and returned home early in the evening. The ladies in charge were Mrs. FULTON, Miss GARY, Mrs. TRENAMAN and Miss Kittie BISHOP.

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UNITED IN MARRIAGE

 

The Wedding of Manager John J. Lehnen and Miss Minnie Henry

 

Manager John J. LEHNEN of the Grand Opera House and Miss Minnie HENRY, daughter of Hill HENRY, were married last evening at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 52 Howell street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. SANKEY, Miss Mary LEHNEN of Syracuse, sister of the groom, acting as bridesmaid, and William P. HENRY, brother of the bride, as groomsman. An elegant supper was served by Teall and music was furnished by Schaick's orchestra. Among the invited guests present were Philip H. LEHNEN and sister, Syracuse; David K. BELL, Brighton; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. ALMY, Mr. and Mrs. John G. MUTSCHLER, Dr. and Mrs. N. M. COLLINS, Ald. Joseph H. FEE, Col. N. P. POND, Dr. _ K. HILL, Mr. and Mrs. George T. STILLSON, C. C. DAVY, James N. GREGG, the Misses RECHE, Miss Kate GRAHAM, Mrs. O'BRIEN, George A. BUCK, Edward PURCHAS, H. F. Van DAKE, Joseph STEVENSON, Mrs. ERWIN, Miss Sarah ERWIN, Dr. and Mrs. J. P. SANKEY and son James, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel PARRY, Miss CHADWICK, Miss PLASS, Miss M. Belle MOOR, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph GEDDES. Both bride and groom are widely and favorably known in this city; John J. LEHNEN as manager of the Grand Opera House by his talents and address having won well-deserved popularity, and his wife, the accomplished daughter of Hill HENRY, being a great favorite in a large circle of friends. The wedding last evening was amid scenes the most pleasant and hearty congratulations with beautiful presents were received by the happy couple on all sides. After the wedding tour, on which Mr. and Mrs. LEHNEN departed last night, and which will include Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal and Quebec, they will return to Rochester, remaining till the middle of August when they will take up their residence in Chicago, where Mr. LENEN will, manage the handsome new Windsor Theater.

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A GHASTLY FIND

 

Scores of Skeletons of Men Who Have Been Murdered

 

Nashville, Tenn., June 30 - The people of this section are excited over a ghastly discovery made Monday near Cookville, of what was known years ago as the Kentucky stock road. This was at that time the principal highway for traders between Kentucky and Georgia or South Carolina. Stopping places on the road were few and far between, and many men returning after selling their stock never reached home. Some years ago a skeleton was found at the entrance to a cave near Cookville and a few days ago a party concluded to explore the cave. Back on the mountain side, about one half mile from one of the notorious stopping places on the old road, the entrance to the cave was found. A hole, something like a welt, going straight down thirty-five feet. was first passed through, and then the opening led into large caverns with a downward course under the mountain. At the bottom of the shaft the party found human bones and with a little debris that had accumulated at this point unearthed about sixty skeletons of men who had been murdered and thrown down this hole. Some skulls were found with bullet holes through them, others being mashed with an axe or instrument of that kind.

     Old citizens now living in this city say that the keepers of these dens would keep track of the travelers when they passed through with stock and on their return they would be almost certain to disappear. There is another cave twenty miles from Cookville, near one of the ancient inns and an exploration of it will be made also.

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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

 

--Many will be greatly shocked to learn of the death, at an early hour this morning, of Anna B. CLARK, wife of Dr. W. L. CONKLIN of this city. Married only two weeks ago the blow comes with crushing weight upon her husband and friends. Mrs. CONKLIN was the daughter of Prof. S. W. CLARK of Spencerport. From early childhood she was remarkable from the brilliancy of her intellect and the sweetness of her disposition. She graduated from the Free Academy with the class of '88, and has many warm friends among those who came to know her during her course of study. All will unite in feelings of tenderest sympathy for Dr. CONKLIN and the surviving members of Prof. CLARK's family. The funeral will probably be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at No. 96 South avenue.

 

--William C. FUNK, the 9-months-old son of Michael and Anna M. FUNK, died Tuesday night at the residence of his parents, 7 Alphonse street. The funeral was held this afternoon.

 

--Feronica(?) LEN, residing with his family at 16 Hebert place, died last night, at the age of 51 years. Funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock Friday morning at the Holy Redeemer Church.

 

--Last night the death of William VANDERHWFD, the 3-months-old child of George and Jennie VENDERHWFD, occurred at the residence of his parents, 455 Hudson street. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

 

--The death of Edward BRACHOLD occurred yesterday afternoon at his residence, 255 Pinnacle avenue. Deceased was 35 years of age. The funeral was held from his late residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

 

--Charles Adam HUCHEBORN, aged 3 months, son of Henry and Rose HUCHEBORN, died last night at the family residence, 85 Joiner street. Funeral services at 9:30 o'clock to-morrow morning at St. Joseph's Church.