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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Oct. 1, 1887

MARRIED

HAYES - McGOVERON, On Thursday, September 29, 1887, at St. Bridgets Church, by the Rev. James O'CONNOR, Patrick HAYES, of New York, and Miss Lizzie McGOVERON, of this city.

BALDWIN - PERKINS, On September 28, 1887, at the residence of Mrs. A. P. BRITTON, Vineland, New Jersey, by the Rev. E. R. TULLER, Elmer E. BALDWIN, of West Philadelphia, and Miss Louie PERKINS, of Rochester, N. Y.
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DIED

RIEMAN - In this city, at her residence, 139 North avenue, September 28, 1887, Elizabeth, wife of Christopher RIEMAN, aged 63 years and 6 months.
-Funeral from the house, to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, and from Salem Church at 2 o'clock.

FITCH - At No. 68 Jay street, this city, at 9 o'clock last evening, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Charles H. FITCH, son of Mrs. Edward WEBSTER, aged 39 years.
-Notice of the funeral hereafter.
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MORTUARY MATTERS

Charles H. FITCH, son of Mrs. Edward WEBSTER, died last evening at 68 Jay street, aged 89 years. Mr. FITCH was a compositor on one of the city papers and had many acquaintances. The notice of the funeral will be given hereafter.

Henry BERDEL died yesterday at his home, No. 92 West avenue, aged 88 years. The deceased leaves a wife and one child and his mother and two brothers, John and Joseph. Mr. BERDEL was a member of Americus Lodge, A. O. U. W. The funeral will be held at the house at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning, and at SS. Peter and Pauls Church at 9 o'clock.



Oct. 2, 1887

DIED

RIEMAN - In this city, at her residence, 139 North avenue, September 28, 1887, Elizabeth, wife of Christopher RIEMAN, aged 63 years and 6 months.
-Funeral from the house, this (Sunday) afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, and from Salem Church at 2 o'clock.

CUTLER - In Honeoye Falls, September 29, 1887, Charles F. CUTLER, aged 78 years.

HOYT - At his late residence, 23 North Fitzhugh street, Saturday morning, October 1, 1887, Geo. M. HOYT, aged 38 years. - Funeral private.

BEATTIE - At 204 East Main street, this city, at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, October 1st, of a long and painful illness, Ann BEATTIE, aged 78 years.
-Funeral services at her late residence on Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, and from the United Presbyterian church Caledonia on arrival of 9:45 train from Rochester.
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MORTUARY MATTERS

George W. MIX died at his residence, 86 Smith street, Friday afternoon, aged 50 years.

Walter J., an infant son of J. W. and Norah O'BRIEN died yesterday at the family residence 34 Jones street.

George M. HOYT died yesterday morning at 27 North Fitzhugh street, aged 32 years. The funeral announcement will be made hereafter.

Lloyd W. GARRISON, aged 16 years, died at his mother's house in Greece yesterday morning. The funeral will be held this morning at 9 o'clock.

At 1 o'clock yesterday morning occurred the death of William BISHOP, at his residence, 277 Allen street. The funeral announcement will be made hereafter.

Sarah MONROE, a member of the Salvation Army, died yesterday at 390 Exchange street, aged 19 years. The funeral will be held this morning at 11 o'clock and will be in charge of the "Salvationists."

Elizabeth, infant daughter of Joseph and Mary Long, died at the home of her parents, 414 St. Joseph street, yesterday morning. The funeral will be held at the Holy Redeemer Church at 7:30 o'clock this morning.

George CAUDLE, aged 73, died Thursday in Holley. His remains were brought yesterday to the residence of his son Edward CAUDLE, in Gates. The deceased recently came to this country from England to visit his children here. The funeral announcement will be made hereafter.

Mrs. Lydia M. LUMBARD died yesterday morning at Elmira after a long illness. The deceased was 57 years of age and had resided in Elmira nearly all her life. She was highly respected and her death will be mourned by a large circle of friends. The surviving relatives are: Her husband, A. C. LUMBARD, of the Morning Herald; her sons, F. M. LUMBARD, of the Post-Express; Samuel L. LUMBARD, of the Morning Herald; and J. M. LUMBARD, of the Elmira Gazette; and her daughter, Mrs. Orra KENYON, of Elmira. The funeral will take place from the residence of Mrs. KENYON, in Elmira, to-morrow.
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DANCING SCHOOL

J. L. HARTMAN announces to his friends and patrons that his school for dancing is now open for the season. For further particulars send for circulars or inquire at the Academy, over 89 East Main street, from 10 A. M., to 9 P. M.
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DEATH OF AN ORLEANS COUNTY SETTLER

Medina, Oct. 1 - Benjamin VINCENT, one of the oldest settlers of Orleans county, died early this morning in the town of Shelby. Deceased leaves a large family. A son, Edward B. VINCENT, and a daughter, Mrs. George H. CLUTE, reside in Rochester. Mr. VINCENT was nearly 93 years of age. The interment takes place to-morrow.
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ARRANGING A GREAT YACHT RACE

New York, Oct. 1 - There is a talk of arranging a race between the Thistle, Puritan, Priscilla, Atlantic and others. Mr. BELL, owner of the Thistle, has consented to take part if such a race can be arranged. General PAINE and Designer BURGESS left for Boston to-night.
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DEATH OF REV. REUBEN R. WESCOTT

Troy, Oct. 1 - Reuben R. WESTCOTT, one of the oldest preachers of the Troy conference, died at his residence in Stillwater yesterday. The deceased was 86 years of age, a professed student of Greek and Hebrew and a contributor to church periodicals.
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ALBERT HAMM'S ARM BROKEN

Boston, Oct. 1 - Oarsman Albert HAMM is suffering from a broken arm received while practicing on the Kempster tricycle for his approaching race with Wallace ROSS, and the match has been indefinitely postponed.
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SUDDEN DEATH AT LE ROY

Le Roy, Oct. 1 - The community was greatly shocked this evening by the sudden death of Mrs. M. F. BIXBY. She had been ill for some time but the fact was not generally known.


Oct. 3, 1887

MARRIED

HOYT - GRAY - On Wednesday, September 28, 1887, at the residence of the bride's parents, Erie, Pa., by the Rev. J. H. SELDEN, William E. HOYT of New York and Lillie J. GRAY, daughter of A. H. GRAY, Esq.
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DIED

ORR - At his late residence, 77 Mt. Hope avenue, Sunday morning, October 2d, 1887, Carr W. ORR, aged 63 years. -Funeral private

WEBB - At the family residence, 64 Champlain street, Sunday morning, October 2d, Minnie, infant daughter of William E. and Elizabeth WEBB.
-The funeral will be held at the house this (Monday) afternoon, and will be private.

WEHN - At his residence, No. 329 Brown street, on Sunday morning, October 2d, George E. WEHN, aged 28 years and 3 months.
-The funeral will be held from his late residence at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon.

JOHNSON - At her residence, in this city, Sunday evening, Elmira Alexander, wife of the late Reuben JOHNSON, aged 87 years.

ZIEGLER - In this city, October 2, 1887, Louis, son of Louis ZIEGLER, of Sellinger street, aged 24 years and 2 months. -Notice of funeral hereafter.
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WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS

ALLEGANY

Mr. O. F. WILMOT and Miss Frona L. GILBERT, both of Rushford, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents, the 28th ult, by Rev. A. H. JOHNSON, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A number of invited guests were present and the happy couple left in a shower of rice and old shoes for a trip to Niagara, Buffalo and Rochester.
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YATES

Professor BROOKS will deliver two lectures in the Dundee Preparatory school October 12th and 13th.

A Prohibition mass meeting will be held at the Opera House, Penn Yan, on the evening of October 8th. Professor A. A. HOPKINS and Rev. C, H, MEAD, will deliver addresses during the evening.

CAYUGA

John WALLACE of Fleming fell dead on Genesee street, Auburn, Thursday morning. Probable cause of death, heart disease.

J. Ross LYNCH, of Rochester University, was in Auburn Thursday, to attend the funeral of his aged grandmother, Mrs. Amie LYNCH.

William H. HARRINGTON of Auburn, who has spent some years studying in the Catholic college in Rome, Italy, is visiting his boyhood's home. He will soon be ordained to the Catholic priesthood in Rochester, where he will remain, attached to the Cathedral.
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WYOMING

On Saturday Mrs. Mary HOLLISTER, of Perry, was hurled from her carriage, caused by her horse becoming frightened, and she was seriously injured.

A. J. ROSE, representing the United Labor party, is holding large attended meetings in the county. He spoke at Perry on the 29th ult., in White's Hall.

The Silver Lake fair closed on Friday and was largely attended both days. Every department was crowded. The association has won their eighth annual success.

Following is a list of the prize babies at the Silver Lake fair at Perry, Sept. 29th:

Handsomest baby ...........Jessie WILLIAMS; ten months
Fattest baby ...................Orlando OLIN; five months
Thinnest baby ...............Clara ELLSWORTH; nine months
Prettiest eyes .................Ray FLUKER; seven months
Blackest hair .................Clio WELLS; one year
Reddest hair ..................George G. DURYEA; one year
Lightest hair .................Grace CORNWELL; eleven months
Pretiest nose .................Frances KNAPP; eight months
Smallest feet .................Irene TOMLINSON; seven months
Smallest baby ................Robert JUNE; nineteen weeks
Best make up ................Charles AXTELL; three months
Youngest baby ...............Alma BRYAN; ten months
Second handsomest .......Maude VAN HOUSEN, thirteen months
Longest hair ..................Grace PRATT; thirteen months
There were thirty one entries, and the vast crowd voted all the babies handsome and Dr. TRAVER'S exhibition a grand success.
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SENECA

The funeral of Mrs. Robert SCOLLEN was held from her late home on Garden street, Seneca Falls, Friday at 2 P. M. Deceased was an old resident, a member of the Episcopal Church, and left a large family.

The United Labor party has effected an organization in Seneca Falls, and have located their headquarters in Good Templars Hall, Falls street, an appropriate and striking transparency marking the location of their rooms.
The officers are:
Charles MORRIS.................president
W. H. ADKINSON .............first vice-president
Ambrose COONS ...............second vice-president
A. M. HALL .......................third vice-president
William VAN HOULTEN ...secretary
A. M. HALL .......................treasurer
Spencer ROYSTON ............master-at-arms
R. S. GANOUNG ................county committeeman
Executive board:
Charles MORRIS ................chairman
B. S. LATIMER ..................First ward
R. S. GAUOUNG ...............Second ward
Fred VAN HOULTEN .......Third ward
Jerry KAVANAUGH ..........Fourth ward
Meetings are held every Monday evening
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LIVINGSTON

Messrs. Neil STEWART and Alexander REID, of York, have just returned from a short visit to new York city.

The cards are out for the marriage of Myron BOW, of York, and Miss Mary WHITNEY, of Geneseo, formerly of York.

William A. DUGLAS, of Strang & Doty's law office, Geneseo, started Friday morning for New York city, where he will resume his studies at Columbia Law School.

Geneseo has two more cases of diphtheria, both in George HYDE's family. There is some anxiety among the people as to the probable spread of the disease, but the doctors in attendance stoutly maintain that the cases thus far reported have been spasmodic and that there is no probability of the malady, in its present aspect, becoming contagious or epidemic.

Dr. NEGUS, who recently decamped from Geneseo, after being arrested for practicing medicine without a license, has returned to meet his accusers, much to the satisfaction of his bondsmen.
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MONROE

Miss Maria PORTER BRACE was a guest in Pittsford for a brief season last week.

Mr. and Mrs. S. P. PAINE of Pittsford have returned home from a six week's vacation, spent at Ocean Grove, Saratoga Springs, Richfield Springs and they have also visited their native counties Washington and Herkimer and find themselves much improved in health.

The nuptials of Miss Susan SUTHERLAND of Pittsford to Mr. CARNAHAN of Oak Ridge - The Powder Mills- will be celebrated on Thursday evening, the 6th inst, at the home of the bride elect. Invitations in the name of her father, Isaac H. SUTHERLAND, have been out for some days.

John CORNELL, of Mendon, Prohibition candidate for member of assembly, will speak on prohibition next Tuesday evening, October 4th, in Shaw's Hall, Fairport.
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WAYNE

John FLYNN, of South Butler, has raised from two acres of land 600 bushels of onions the past season.

Jerome HIBBARD, proprietor of the Basket works in South Butler, who has been an invalid for so long a time, visited the shops for the first time in many months on Thursday, and was warmly welcomed by the employes.

The good-by of William T. TINSLEY from the Lyons repubublican, as editor and proprietor, will be regreted by many of the old readers of the paper. Mr. David, the new proprietor, will be greeted with a hearty constituency.

Mrs. J. E. CUYLER, of Puttneyville, widow of the late Hon. S. C. CUYLER, had the misfortune to fall and break her right wrist. The fracture is quite painful, owing in part to the straining of the cords and muscles of the wrists. Mrs. CUYLER has the sympathy of the entire community.

The notice of the marriage of James SHEFFIELD, of New York, and Cassie JOHNSON, youngest daughter of Thomas S. JOHNSON, of Savannah, on Tuesday evening of last week was somewhat premature. The ceremony will take place at the residence of the bride's father, on Wednesday, October 5th, at 4 P. M.

Jesse M. CAMPBELL, of Wolcott has purchased the house and two acres of land in northwest part of Wolcott village, formerly owned by William KRENTZER, of Lyons.
And Ashel P. COLVIN has purchased the Fitch property on Furnace street of Arthur SWEET, Mr. SWEET taking in part payment the vacant lot owned by COLVIN in Wolcott village.

During the past summer a man named Henry BENDER has occasionally worked for Fred GANTZ, living a few miles west of Clyde. Saturday morning BENDER'S dead body was found in a tenment house of Mr. GANTZ'S farm, with an empty shot gun by his side. An examination showed that BENDER had (didn't get the rest)
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MORTUARY MATTERS

Louis ZIEGLAR, aged 24 years, died yesterday at his home on Sellinger street. Notice of the funeral will be given hereafter.

The funeral of the late Ann BEATTIE, will be held at the United Presbyterian Church in Caledonia at 10 o'clock this morning.

The funeral of the late Charles H. FITCH will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family residence, 68 Jay street. The burial will be private.

George E. WEHN died yesterday morning at his home, at No. 329 Brown street, aged 28 years. The funeral will be held at the house 2:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

Minnie, infant daughter of William E. and Elizabeth WEBB, died yesterday morning at the family residence, 64 Champlain street. The funeral will be held at the house this afternoon and will be private.

Miss Fannie WILLIAMSON, sister of Mrs. Thomas KNOWLES, of this city, died September 29th, at Colorado Springs, aged 32 years. The deceased was a resident of this city where she has many friends and relatives. The remains will be brought to this city for interment. The notice of the funeral will be given hereafter.
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PURELY PERSONAL

Superintendent GARDNER, of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railway, registered at the Powers last evening.

Professor Stephen T. WILKINSON's condition is reported as greatly improved. The friends of the pianist will be glad to learn this fact.

David GILDERSLEEVE, a prominent and active Republican of New York, sojourning at Clifton Springs is stopping at W. H. GORSLINE'S on Alexander street.

Mrs. James SHERMAN, of Flower City Park, leaves this morning for Normal, Conn., to be present at the marriage and reception of her niece Miss Lizzie RANDOLPH MEEKER, which is to take place the 6th.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs Oct 20, 1887
 
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Miss Julia M. HICKEY died at 6 o'clock last night, at 22 Seward street, aged 22 years. She was the daughter of Daniel and Julia HICKEY.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. J. Milton FRENCH will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of George W. ELLIOTT, 39 Rowley street. Burial private.
 
--Ray S. WOOD, aged 1 year, died yesterday at the home of his parents, 319 North avenue. The remains were taken to Spencerport this morning for interment.
 
--Mrs. Minnie HUXLEY died yesterday afternoon at her residence, 131 Adams street. Deceased had attained the age of 27 years. Funeral services will be held at her late residence Friday afternoon.
 
--Joseph KOEHLER died at 3 o'clock this morning at his residence, 40 Hawkins street. Deceased was 73 years of age and had long been a citizen of Rochester. Mr. KOEHLER had a leg cut off at Brown street crossing on the evening of October 11th. He tried to avoid an approaching train and in so doing fell and before he could regain his feet the locomotive had passed over him with the above result. The funeral will probably be held to-morrow. Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified and will hold an inquest.
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COURT NOTES
 
--The General Term decision will probably be handed down to-morrow.
 
--In the Circuit Court the case of Jane HENDY against Albert G. SMITH is on trial.
 
--The Grand Jury is expected to rise on Saturday morning.
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KEYSTONE VISITORS
 
This evening a large party of Philadelphians will arrive in Rochester on their way to Niagara Falls. They explored Watkins Glen this forenoon, and will reach here by the Central-Hudson at 6:25, taking supper at the Brackett House. At 10 to-night they will leave for the Falls.
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MARRIED
 
SKINNER - WHITE - At the residence of the bride's parents in Brighton, Mr. Edward SKINNER, of Caney, Kansas, and Miss Frankie B. WHITE. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. ROOT, in the presence of relatives and immediate friends of the contracting parties.
-The presents were numerous and handsome. The bride is well known in this city, especially among the photographic fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. SKINNER left last evening for their future home in Kansas. The best wishes of a large circle of friends will follow them on their homeward journey.
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PERSONAL
 
--Judge TELLER of Auburn was in town yesterday.
--W. H. BOWMAN has been in Washington some days.
--Ex-Internal Revenue Collector PIERCE of Canandaigua is in the city.
--George F. SPINNEY of the New York Times was in this city yesterday.
--Dean ALVORD, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, is at Syracuse.
--Mrs. George MOORE of 357 North Clinton street has returned from a visit in St. Louis.
--Miss Carrie OAKES of University avenue has returned home from a visit at Nunda.
--Miss MARWEDEL of Gottengen, Germany, is the guest of A. NIEDERPRUEM, 9 Temple street.
--George DARLING, C. S. TAPPEN and I. S. EMERY went east on the St. Louis express last evening.
--Mayor William G. ROSE of Cleveland, O., arrived in the city yesterday and is registered at the Brackett House.
 
--A pleasant gathering was held at the home of E. J. POLLOCK, Tuesday evening, the occasion being his 33d birthday.
 
--J. C. and C. W. GRAY and D. W. HUNHAM left the city on Tuesday evening for New York, on a pleasure and business trip.
 
--Miss Ada CAWTHRA and E. W. TRIPP, Jr., were united in marriage last evening at the residence of the bride's father, John CAWTHRA on Briggs place, by Rev. C. P. GARDNER.
--Mr. J. A. HEKKING, the well-known artist, has arrived in Rochester from Paris. He will remain a few days in the city, and has several fine examples on exhibition at M. E. Servis's.
 
--Miss Estelle Louise POWELL and Thomas W. ATTRIDGE were married last evening at the residence of the bride's father, George POWELL, 53 Hamilton place. Rev. Mr. MORRIS, conducted the ceremony.
 
--New York papers state that Miss Sadie OTIS, daughter of Mrs. R. D. OTIS, was married to Benjamin A. BULKLEY, last Tuesday afternoon, at half-past 3 o'clock, at the Brick Church, 37th street and 5th avenue, New York. A reception followed at the Windsor Hotel, from 4 until half-past 6 o'clock. Miss OTIS formerly lived in Rochester.
 
--Miss Josie BRINKER, daughter of Gen. BRINKER, was tendered an elegant reception at the residence of her parents last evening on the occasion of her birthday anniversary. The following guests from out of the city were present: Col. B. H. BURTIS and Mrs. William C. SHAUNCEY and daughter of Oswego, W. P. KEEL and wife of Williamson, J. C. MYERS and wife of <snip> didn't get the rest.
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COLE - SAGE
 
Miss Mary Alice SAGE, daughter of E.O. SAGE, and Fred A. COLE, were united in marriage at the First Baptist Church yesterday afternoon, the Rev. J. W. A. STEWART and Rev. Dr. STRONG officiating.  The ushers were William N. HUBBELL, Albert COLE and George WALKER of this city and Charles PAINE of New York.  William H. COLE, brother of the groom acted as best man.  The bridesmaids were Misses Annie and Frances SAGE of this city and Miss Alice BURROWS of Saginaw, Mich.  The maid of honor was Miss Harriet M. SAGE, sister of the bride.  E. W. HUNTINGTON presided at the organ.  A reception at which only the relatives and immediate friends of the contracting parties were present, followed at the residence of the bride's parents, 148 Plymouth avenue.  Refreshments were served by Teall and Meyering's orchestra furnished music.  The young couple left last night for a bridal tour in the East, the best wishes of many friends following them.  The groom is bookkeeper in the Monroe County Savings Bank.
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FASHIONABLE COLORED WEDDING
 
The Colored Methodist Church, Favor street, was a scene of unusual interest last evening, it being the first marriage there in seventeen years.  Mr. John MINOR and Miss BILLIPS were the contracting parties.  At 8:30 o'clock Miss Mary SHEPPARD played the wedding march as the bridal couple came down the aisle and Rev. Mr. CARTER, the pastor performed the ceremony, after which all returned to No. 8 George park, where the happy couple will reside and received congratulations of their friends.  The groom was dressed in conventional black and the bride wore a lavender silk dress with ornaments to match.  The received numerous presents.  Myers & Towns furnished the supper.  The bride and groom left on a late train for Philadelphia and Washington to be absent two weeks.
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CARY - MORTON
 
The wedding of Miss Jennie MORTON and Dr. D.E. CARY took place at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. MORTON, 44 Howell street, last evening, Rev. Dr. CUSHING officiating.  Only immediate friends and relatives were present.  The bridesmaid was Miss Emma CUSHING and the groomsman W. G. BASSETT.  The many friends of the bride and groom unite in congratulations and best wishes.  The newly wedded couple left the city on their bridal tour last night.
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UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
 
Dr. S. A. LATTIMORE will deliver an address on "Microscopy" at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms this evening, and objects will be exhibited under the microscope by Frank A. BEARD, James W. ALLIS, E. E. BAUSCH, Frank A. BALL, Robert BUNKER, A. M. DUMOND, George GASSELI, Dr. HALL, Joseph N. LEVI, Adolph LOMB, J. E. LINE, George W. RAFTER, Maj. STREETER, Henry H. TURNER, James STREETER, Benjamin F. WEAVER, Robert STREETER, Edward WALLIS, James E. WHITNEY, William J. ZARBRIGG, and, if other engagements permit, J. G. ALLEN, H. F. ATWOOD and several others. Vocal and instrumental music will be provided.

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Rochester, NY
Union and Advertiser
October 20, 1887, page 8

CHARGE OF LARCENY
Louis Dreschler's Conviction--Police Court Cases.
The trial of Louis DRESCHLER in the Police Court yesterday afternoon on the charge of stealing a bible and album from a publishing house, resulted in his conviction.  John D. LYNN conducted the prosecution and as on the day before when he succeeded in convincing a jury that he was innocent of a similar offense, DRESCHLER conducted his own case.  The following persons each swore that they gave defendant goods of various kinds to sell and that he made no return:  G.H. FITCH, F. E. PARKER, Wm. H. MCCARTY, G. D. VAN RIPEN, L. V. WOOD, and W. H. STEWART.  After the jury returned (didn't get the rest). psm