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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union Advertiser 
Sat Sept 10, 1887
 
A Good Man Gone to His Rest

    One of the most useful men, and a physician of great skill and success, was Dr. John B. SMITH of Ogden, N. Y., whose death occurred Thursday evening, after an active life of over eighty-one years. 
    Dr. SMITH was born in Cambridge, Washington county, in this state July 13, 1806, where he continued to reside until he finished his medical education at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, after which, in the spring of 1831 - fifty-six years ago - he came to Monroe county and was one of the physicians who nearly sixty years ago were established in the different towns in this county.  He settled in Ogden, near Spencerport, where he continued to reside until the time of his death. 
     The incidents of his life as a citizen, a man of affairs, a friend in need, a skillful and beloved physician, would make an interesting volume for all citizens of the western part of Monroe county who know him well and who always respected his upright and useful life.  He was a member of the church at Ogden Center, and helped to build that church edifice. Consistent in his Christian integrity and example, Dr. SMITH was worthy the con_idence and respect of the community in which he so long resided. 
     In politics he was a Whig and quite active in that department of the duties of the citizen, as his nature was positive and energetic. 
     In 1846 he was elected to the Legislature and served two sessions.  At the dissolution of the Whig party he affiliated with the Democrats and has since continued to act with that party.  Dr. SMITH leaves brothers and sisters as follows:  Henry of Springport, Mich.: Calvin of Belden, Mich. and Edward of Le Roy, N. Y.  Judge Sidney SMITH of the Superior Court of Chicago is also a brother of the deceased.  His sisters are Mrs. Philo Green, Lansing Mich.: Mrs. Clarissa S. GREEN of East Saginaw, Mich., and Mrs. Cornelia GOODHUE of Scottsville, N. Y.  He was twice married and his family who survive him are wife and nine sons and one daughter.  Four sons reside in Ogden, one in Whitewater, Wis.: one in Cleveland, Ohio: one,  Geo. W. SMITH of the U.S. Mail service in this city: two in New York city and the daughter, Jennie E. SMITH of New York city. 
     Dr. SMITH lived to a good old age.  His life was an eminently practical and useful one and he will be long remembered.  The funeral occurs at his late residence, Ogden, at 2 o'clock, Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11th.  r

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sept. 28, 1887

MORTUARY MATTERS

Sudden Death of John Frazer, Sr. - Demise of George Brueck at Buffalo

John FRAZER, Sr., a resident of this city since 1840, during all of which time he has been connected in business with Samuel MOULSON, the North Water street soap manufacturer, died suddenly yesterday noon at Mr. MOULSON'S residence, 38 East avenue. It had been Mr. FRAZER'S habit for a long time to take dinner with Mr. MOULSON. Yesterday he went to his employer's house at noon as usual, and while waiting for dinner sat down to read a newspaper. A servant noticed a few minutes after that Mr. FRAZER was looking ill, and the next instant she saw his head fall back, while the paper fluttered from his nerveless grasp.
The girl called for assistance and Dr. COLLINS quickly responded to a hurried summons, but it was too late. The old gentleman was dead. He was subject to heart disease which was undoubtedly the cause of death.

The deceased was a native of England and 75 years of age. He was quite well known among the older business men of the city, and had an enviable reputation for integrity and conscientiousness. He was quiet and domestic in his tastes and of methodical habits. His greatest passion was a love for flowers, and of these he cultivated a large number. A widow and two adult children survive — John FRAZER, jr., and Miss Emma FRAZER. The funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family residence, 952 North Clinton street.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Harry S. SABIN died yesterday morning at the residence of his parents, 57 Reynolds street, aged 7 years.

The funeral of the late John W. THOMAS will take place at 232 Caledonia avenue to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.

The death of Rev. W. J. STOUTENBURGH occurred last Friday night at Marlette, Michigan. The remains will be brought here to-day for interment.

Netta, infant daughter of Jerome and Elizabeth BENZ, died Monday at the family residence, on University avenue. The funeral took place at the house yesterday morning.

Eleanor, wife of D. F. JACKSON, died Monday evening at the family residence, on York street, after a prolonged illness. The remains will be taken to Lyons for interment.

Thomas, infant son of William and Alice DONOVAN, died yesterday morning at the family residence on University avenue. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house.

Julia HILDEGARDIS SCHLITZER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine SCHLITZER, of 34 Myrtle street, died yesterday morning. The funeral will take place this morning at 8 o'clock at the house.

Mrs. Mary A. PECK, wife of H. F. PECK, of No. 9 Cypress street, died yesterday morning at the family residence. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the house.

The funeral services over the remains of Charles WILSON were largely attended yesterday afternoon at the house, 32 Edinburgh street. A large number of firemen were present, and the floral offerings were numerous and elegant. A quartette sang several fine selections.

Dr. George Mark Harrison died at the City Hospital early yesterday morning of acute peritonitis, aged 24 years. The deceased was one of the resident physicians at the hospital, having been connected with the institution since last April. The remains were sent to Dunkirk for burial.

James M. KEEGAN died yesterday morning at the family residence, on Romeyn street, aged 30 years. The deceased was a member of the firm of KEEGAN Brothers, doing business on State street, and was a young man highly esteemed by a wide circle of acquaintances. He leaves a wife and two young children. The announcement of the funeral will be made hereafter.

The death of George BRUECK occurred early yesterday morning at the Insane Asylum at Buffalo. Mr. BRUECK was a successful South avenue grocer and highly esteemed by many friends in the Twelfth ward, where he was well-known. He was taken violently insane a short time ago as a result of too close application to business and grew worse until death ended his sufferings at Buffalo, where he had been removed for medical treatment. He leaves a wife and one son, Charles BRUECK. The remains were brought to this city last evening, and the funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon.



Sept. 29, 1887

MARRIED

KRUG - SPINNING In this city, on the 28th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, Clifton street, by the Rev. Mr. MORRIS, Fred H. KRUG and Miss Ella THAYER SPINNING, all of this city.
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DIED

BRUECK - On the 27th inst., George BRUECK, aged 45 years.
-Funeral will take place from the residence, 351 South avenue, to-day at 3 o'clock p.m.

SIMMONS - In this city, Sept. 28, 1887, Duane L. SIMMONS, Sen., In his 63d year.
-Funeral from his late residence, 437 Lyell avenue, on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Remains will be held at the Methodist church in that village on Sunday afternoon.

REAMAN - In this city, at her residence on North avenue, September 28, 1887, Elizabeth, wife of Christopher REAMAN, aged 63 years and 6 months.
-The funeral will be announced hereafter.

PECK - In this city, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1887, after a short illness, Mary A. Hanna, wife of H. F. PECK, in the 24thyear of her age.
-Funeral from the house, No. 9 Cypress street, this (Thursday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and from Calvary church at 4 o'clock.
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TOWN TALK

The Much Ado Circle will meet at the residence of Miss Eva HAYWARD, 93 Hamilton Place, this evening.

Letter Carrier Louis P. SCHAFFER has been asked to resign by Postmaster FLECKENSTEIN. Bernard KELLY will be his successor.

Ida LEIDECKER, daughter of August LEIDECKER, of No. 5 Centennial street, was run over yesterday morning on Campbell street. Dr. PEABODY was called, but the girl was not seriously injured.

As already announced in these columns, Miss Narcissa WHITE, of Pennsylvania, United States lecturer of the W. C.T. U., will make the principal address at the public meeting in connection with the county convention, to be held in the Clinton street Opera House this evening.
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RAILWAY GOSSIP

Samuel GOODMAN, assistant general freight agent of the Central-Hudson, is at the Powers

PURELY PERSONAL

A. G. YATES is in New York

Dr. James BUCKLEY has gone to New York

Admiral RUSSELL and family, of Washington, are registered at the Powers.

David L. WALKER, of New York, is visiting Martin CONWAY at 199 South Fitzhugh street.

William D. WOLF will leave for New York this evening, to continue his studies in the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Miss Cora STRONG, of South Clinton street; Miss May HINDS, of Lake avenue; Miss Hattie LINDSAY, of East avenue; Miss Lillian HALL, of East avenue, and Miss Marjory PARKER, of Chestnut street, represent Rochester at Granger Place School, Canandaigua, this term.

A. E. DUMBLE met with an accident at Windsor Beach yesterday morning. He was coming to the city, when the car in which he was the sole passenger was transferred to the Oswego train. He was obliged to jump while the cars were in rapid motion and received a number of bruises.
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REV. JOHN G. WEBSTER

Funeral to Take Place in Palmyra With Elaborate Ceremonies

Palmyra, Sept. 28 - The remains of the late Rev. John G. WEBSTER, who died in Greenbush Tuesday morning, will reach Palmyra at 8:37 o'clock on Thursday evening via the Central railroad. A detachment of Zenobia Commandery No. 41, Knights templar, will meet the remains and escort them to Zion Church, where they will lie in state under a guard of Knights Templar, until Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, when the funeral will take place.

It is probable that the Right Rev. A. Cleveland COXE, bishop of the diocese, assisted by Rev. L. D. RICHARDSON, will conduct the church services; and Grand Junior Warden John HODGE, of the grand lodge F. and A. M. of the state of New York will conduct the Masonic services. Grand Commander Joseph JOHNSON of the Grand Commandery of New York will be present and will be accompanied by several officers of the Grand Commandery. Zenobia Commandery, No. 41, K. T., will act as escort; and the Palmyra Lodge, No. 248, F. and A. M.; Palmyra Steamer and Hose companies; James A. GARFIELD Post, No. 198, G. A. R.; lodges from Shortsville, Williamson, Newark and other places, and delegates from various commanderies in Western New York, will take part in the obsequies. A number of visiting clergy and strangers are expected to be present at the funeral. It is probable that all the business places of Palmyra will be closed during the funeral.
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MORTUARY MATTERS

Daniel L. SIMMONS died yesterday at his residence, 487 Lyell avenue, aged 60 years.

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen JACKSON will be held at her late residence, 21 York street, at 10:30 o'clock this morning.

The funeral of James M. KEEGAN will be held at his late residence, 8 Romeyn street, at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning and at 9 o'clock at the Cathedral.


Sept. 30, 1887

DIED

TUTTLE - On the morning of the 29th inst., Minnie T., wife of Washington I. TUTTLE, aged 24 years.
-Funeral from the residence, 177 Fulton avenue, to-morrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock.
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MORTUARY MATTERS

The funeral services of Duane L. SIMMONS will be held from the family residence, 487 Lyell avenue at 1 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

Minnie T. TUTTLE died at noon yesterday at the family residence, 177 Fulton avenue, aged 24 years. The funeral announcement will be made hereafter.

Anna SCHNEIDER died yesterday morning aged 58 years. The funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of Mr. MERTZ, 153 Adams street.

Mrs. RIEMAN, wife of Christopher RIEMAN died Wednesday evening at the family residence, 137 North avenue, aged 63 years. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon.
The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. Rosina BUTZ died at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. The deceased was 72 years of age. The funeral services will be held at the Allen Street German Church at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.

William H. STEWART, colored, died yesterday morning at his residence, 43 Hill street, aged 86 years. The deceased had been employed for over ten years as steward of the alert hose company. Arrangements for the funeral are in charge of members of the Alerts. The services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the house and at 2:30 o'clock at the A. M. E. Zion Church.
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A STRAY BULLET

As a Caledonia avenue car was nearing the corner of Bronson avenue and Seward street at about 9 o'clock last evening, a ball from a No. 22 calibre revolver came crashing through the window. The car was stopped and a search made for the source of the missile, but without avail. It was thought to be the work of some small boy endeavoring to amuse himself without regard to the consequences to others.
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