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).
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