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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
May 14, 1889

SENTENCED TO DEATH

The First Electric Sentence Ever Pronounced in this State

Buffalo, May 14 - Wm. KEMMLER, the man who murdered his mistress, Tillie ZI- -LER, with a hatchet, and was convicted of murder in the first degree, was this morning brought into court for sentence. Judge CHILDS pronounced sentence under the new law in the following words:

    "The sentence of the court is that for crime of murder in the first degree, whereof you stand convicted, within the week commencing on Monday, the 24th day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-nine, and within the walls of Auburn State prison, or within the yard or inclosure adjoining thereto, you suffer the punishment of death, to be inflicted by the application of electricity, as provided by the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of New York. And that in the meantime you be removed to, and until the infliction of such punishment, you be kept in solitary confinement in said Auburn State prison."

KEMMLER looked steadily at Judge CHILDS as he was delivering the fatal words, but showed no emotion whatever.
When the painful scene was concluded Mr. HATCH, the prisoner's counsel, who put in a previous objection, took exception to the sentence on the ground that it was cruel and unusual and against the spirit of the constitution.
The prisoner was then removed to the jail and placed in solitary confinement. He must be removed to Auburn within the next ten days.

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DIED

BELLOWS - The funeral services of Mrs. Mary BELLOWS will be held at the house of Mrs. James R. CHAMBERLIN, 109 Plymouth avenue, on Wednesday, the 15th, at 3 o'clock p.m. Burial at Pittsford.


Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed May 15, 1889
 
WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS
 
The Latest Reliable Reports of Interesting Local Events Occurring in the Pleasant Villages and Thriving Towns of Monroe and Neighboring Counties.
 
ATTICA
 
The graduating class of the Attica Union School will be: Charles WILLIAMS, Leonard YOUNG, Willis PETTIBONE, Frank TANGER, Lulu DANLEY and Gertrude GARDNER. The officers elected are: President, Willis PETTIBONE; vice-president, Lulu E. DANLEY; secretary and treasurer, Leonard YOUNG.
 
Mrs. Charles E. LOOMIS is dangerously ill.
 
Miss LEWIS of Rochester is the guest of Miss Carrie SMITH of Main street.
 
A game of base ball between the East and West sides was played Saturday afternoon on the Smith & Cogswell grounds. Six innings were played and the score was 18 to 11 in favor of the West sides.
 
An ice cream social will be given at the First Baptist Church Wednesday evening, by the Young People's Christian Endeavor Society.
 
The Rowley P. Taylor Post No. 219, G. A. R. will observe Decoration Day in a fitting manner.
 
There was a large audience at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening to listen to the second of the series of four sermons on the "Four Plagues of Attica," by Rev. F. C. THOMPSON. The subjects were "Profanity, Gambling and Tobacco."
 
Moulton G. FARNHAM was the guest of his brother, R. H. FARNHAM, and his sister, Mrs. D. P. STEDMAN, Sunday.
 
While out for a ride with some of the Attica Bicycle Club Thursday evening, Reuben H. FARNHAM, Jr., took a header and sprained his knee, necessitating the hiring of a rig of a farmer to take him home, where he is still confined.
 
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. LOOMIS died Tuesday afternoon.
 
An interest has been purchased in the drug store of G. Dorrance & Son by Mr. George B. SMITH, and the firm name will now be J. G. DORRANCE & Co.
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BROCKPORT
 
Benjamin GLEASON has gone to Philadelphia on business.
 
G. H. ELMORE of Kansas City is the guest of his cousin Col. MERRILL.
 
John EGAN died at his home on Liberty street yesterday afternoon. Funeral will be held to-morrow morning.
 
Mrs. Caroline FOSMIRE, aged 71 years, died at her home in Clarkson, Monday. She was the wife of Freeman FOSMIRE of that town. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon.
 
The officers of the graduating class for this year at the Normal School are: President, A. C. SIMMONS; vice president, Miss M. Augusta HUDSON; treasurer, Miss Jennie EDMUND. The class this year is the largest in several years.
 
The Loyal Temperance Legion will present the operetta. "A Temperance Picnic with the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe," at East's Rink Friday evening. There are over thirty characters, all of whom will be appropriately costumed. The Y. W. C. T. U. have charge of the entertainment.
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DANSVILLE
 
Dr. A. L. GILBERT of Cohocton has been visiting Dansville for a few days.
 
The Lillian KENNEDY Comedy Company give an entertainment in the Opera House next Thursday evening.
 
The house of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. GREGORY has been finished and Mrs. GREGORY will receive Thursdays in May from 4 until 6 o'clock.
 
H. P. UPDIKE, Esq., entertained a small party of friends last evening.
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EAST RUSH
 
Rev. W. WEST goes this week to Canada, to pay his father a visit. Rev. Mr. CONGDON will occupy the pulpit next Sunday.
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GENEVA
 
An alarm of fire was sounded from box 23 about 12:45 Monday morning, calling the fire companies to Hobart College. As false alarms have been numerous of late, it was not a surprise to find that some one has again proven his meanness by calling the fire laddies out at such an hour. It was undoubtedly the mischievous actions of some student. They started a bonfire back of the college, then filled the main hall with red lights, making it appear as though all of the main building was a glare of fire. Then some of them kindly volunteered to yell fire, and nearly succeeded in breaking in the door of the Ogoyago Hose House in raising the alarm. Chief O'MALLEY, as well as all the firemen, feel very indignant over such pranks.
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GENESEO
 
Mr. John BAKER, who recently removed to this place from Le Roy, died very suddenly Tuesday morning. He had been suffering with paralysis about a year but was not considered in a dangerous condition. He was taken suddenly with paralysis in the throat and literally chocked to death. The remains are to be taken to Fairport to-day for burial.
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HAVANA
 
Dr. CARR will deliver a free lecture in the Y. M. C. A. rooms, Wednesday evening. Music by the male quartette.
 
Mrs. Mary DOOLITTLE died of quick consumption Friday last at her home on Main street. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the house, Rev. Arthur DAVIEE officiating; interment at Lodi, Seneca county.
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HOLLEY
 
H. Dwight BLISS, M. D., and wife of Brooklyn, came to this village Thursday last, bringing the remains of their 4 months' old child. Dr. BLISS is a son of our townsman, Edwin BLISS, at whose residence the funeral was held Friday morning. The remains were interred at Hillside cemetery.
 
Two runaways occurred in this village Sunday. Miss DALTON from the ridge, was driving out of town at 10 o'clock and as she drove up Albion street she whipped up her horse which started into a run and as she turned down North Main street the buggy was overpowered, throwing the occupant violently to the ground. Miss DALTON was so badly shaken up as to be unable to help herself and was carried home by Dr. CADY. A daughter of William CRIGO was the other occupant. She received a severe scalp wound.
 
As the 6 o'clock train drew into the station Saturday Isaac U. COLE drove up with his daughter, who was returning to the Brockport Normal school. He was driving a fine pair of black horses, recently brought from the west by David HUME, and were valued at $1,600. Mr. COLE had helped his daughter out, but as the train started the pulling frightened the horses, and before Mr. COLE could get control of them they got away from him and ran at a terrific speed to the public square, leaving portions of the buggy the entire distance. At the square they ran into a telephone pole and a heavy oak hitching post, which injured the horses so badly that it was with difficulty that they were removed.
 
The funeral of Mrs. George SMITH was held at the church at Sandy Creek on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The church was packed and many could not gain admittance. Mrs. SMITH was a favorite in the community in which she lived. The services were conducted by the Rev. A. D. ABRAMS, pastor of the Baptist Church in this village, the remains were interred at Ridge cemetery west of Murray. Mr. ABRAMS officiated at the funeral (at the same place one week before) of a niece of Mrs. SMITH's.
 
Nelson COE, one of our most venerable and respected citizens, has been confined to his house for the past three weeks from loss of vitality, he being over 80 years of age.
 
Adelbert STONE is home sick with a fever.
 
Mrs. HAZEN, daughter of Ely H. COOK of this village, is at Clifton Springs sanitarium securing treatment. Mrs. HAZEN was obliged to leave her work as a missionary in India about a year ago in consequence of ill health. She is now endeavoring to regain her health so as to return to her chosen work as soon as possible. The lamented Dr. VINCENT, late of the institution, prescribed for Mrs. HAZEN for the first and last time last Friday.
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MUMFORD
 
Sunday afternoon Rev. Charles ROBINSON and Rev. R. McKELLOP delivered sermons at the home of Mrs. Thomas FAULKNER. Mrs. FAULKNER's health being so poor that she has not been able to attend church but once in nearly three years.
 
Mrs. LORD of Rochester spent Sunday with Mrs. Frank McKENZIE.
 
James H. KELLEY has presented Senator McNAUGHTON one of his handsome nickel lamps.
 
Dr. SKINNER and family visited at his home in Wheatland Saturday.
 
Hon. Donald McNAUGHTON came home Saturday evening to attend services held for the benefit of his aunt, Mrs. STEWART, who is unable to go to the church. Rev. C. H. ROBINSON preached the sermon to a well-filled house.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank GREEN spent Sunday at their home in Rochester.
 
M. A. GREEN has gone to Catskill to attend to the shad hatching. Mr. Jonathan MASON accompanied Mr. GREEN, and he will be left in charge of the work. Mr. GREEN will go down the river, and thinks he will open a hatching station at Saugerties, N. Y., and perhaps at other points along the river. They hatch in boxes in the river and do not have houses as they do for trout. Mr. GREEN hopes to reach home by Saturday.
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RUSHVILLE
 
The members of the Amphyetian Society are preparing for another of their excellent entertainments, consisting of a good drama, music and singing. This literary society has been doing excellent work, and many members were at one time pupils of Prof. BEAL, the Rochester elocutionist.
 
Mrs. Harry ANGEL has been very low with pneumonia, and is now a little better.
 
The wife and daughter of Prof. Charles HOYT of Michigan are visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. H. GREEN.
 
Henry SCHOFIELD of Prattsburgh visited his sister, Mrs. Dr. William SKINNER, Saturday.
 
Rev. A. W. TAYLOR announced on Sunday morning that he would take a rest for two weeks, and consequently there would be no more service until the first Sunday in June.
 
Mrs. E. M. J. DECKER will give one of her noted lectures in the Methodist Church next Friday evening for the benefit of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
 
The famous Liberty family will give an entertainment at the Rushville Opera House, Friday evening.
 
Dudley CASE, who is engaged in leasing land for the Ontario Gas and Improvement Society, is in town.
 
Morgan BLODGETT, contractor and builder of Pultney, was in town Saturday and Monday.
 
Mrs. L. M. HAYWARD of Prattsburgh is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. F. M. SAVAGE.
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SCOTTSVILLE
 
John K. BALLINTINE, a former well known and highly esteemed resident of our village, and for many years a prosperous farmer on the River road near Ballintine bridge, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A. W. TURNBULL, 78 Charlotte street, Rochester, Saturday. Mr. BALLINTINE was noted for his genial, cheerful ways, as well as for his Christian character and strict integrity. Three children, Matthew and Charles of Kansas City, and Mrs. TURNBULL of Rochester, survive him. Funeral to-morrow at 10 a.m.
 
Rev. Wm. WARNER of Princeton Theological Seminary, preached at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning.
 
Thomas RODGERS and Miss Lena ROSSITER will be united in marriage at the Church of the Assumption to-morrow at 10 o'clock.
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May 15, 1889

DEATHS AND FUNERAL

-Funeral of the late John R. BALLENTINE was held at 10 o'clock this morning at the residence of Mrs. TURNBULL, 78 Charlotte street.

-Mrs. Mary BAXTER died last night at the family residence, 14 Champlain street, aged 95 years. Deceased was an old resident of this city.

-The remains of Mrs. Caroline ABRAHAMS arrived in this city last evening from Cleveland, Ohio. The interment took place at Mount Hope this afternoon.

-The bearers at the funeral of the late Harry C. JONES, which took place yesterday afternoon, were: Edwin HUNTINGTON, H. H. BABCOCK, Jerome KEYES, Henry C. PAUL, David K. CARTER and J. C. HICKOX
The interment was at Mount Hope cemetery.

-The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth DUNN took place yesterday morning from her late residence, 338 Exchange street, at 8:30 and from Immaculate Conception Church at 9 o'clock, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Six grandsons, John F. and Martin J. MACK, Martin J. and J. K. FEEHERY, Wm. G. HEBERING and John B. DUNN, acted as bearers. The services were conducted by Rev. Father GLEASON.

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INDIANS IN TOWN

Captain R. E. LAWTON, white chief, Chief WILLIAMS, Helen BEAVER, honorary queen, and Sarah MOUNT PLEASANT, daughter of old Chief MOUNT PLEASANT, all of the Six Nations reservation at Tuscarora, were in the city this morning. The ladies visited Powers Art Gallery while the braves conversed with General Agent I. S. EMERY, general agent of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg railway.

The object of their conference was about their opening exhibition at Windsor Beach. The Indians will erect wigwams and camp in veritable savage style. They will have war dances, corn dances and all the other dances peculiar to the noble red men. The opening date will probably be June 1st.

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The Charge Against William Reamer

William REAMER of Hamlin is under arrest at that place on the charge of assaulting his wife, who gave birth yesterday to a dead child. It is alleged that this was the result of a beating given Mrs. REAMER by her husband. District Attorney BENTON is investigating the case.


Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Fri May 24, 1889

HE SHOT HIMSELF

Suicide of Theodore Peterson, a Hattor, This Afternoon
About 2 o’clock this afternoon Theodore PETERSON, a hatter, committed suicide in his place of business on West Main street, over Lester’s hardware store. He shot himself with a revolver, the bullet penetrating the brain through the right temple. Word was sent to the police station and Officer HINES found the man dead, grasping the revolver in his hand. PETERSON was about 50 years of age. Some years ago he married a widow with two children. She is now dead. The children are living in Buffalo with their uncle. The body was removed to Jeffrey’s morgue. Coroner SHARP has charge of the case.
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PERSONAL

-George M. KELLOGG of Elmira is spending a few days in the city.

-Joseph J. ZIMMER and Miss Kittie HOFFERBE?? were united in marriage at St. John’s Church last evening, John NICUM officiating.

-Charles H. TURPIN has gone to Washington to bring to this city Mrs. Elon M. HAIGHT, who was severely injured in the former city a few days ago.

-FA?NING & WILLIAMS are to-day removing their law office from 841 Powers block to more commodious quarters in the Wilder building — Nos. 109, 110, and 111.

-Dr. A. W. HENCKELL of this city left this morning for New York, whence he sails for Europe to-morrow. After several months sojourn in Switzerland he will continue his studies in the large hospitals of Berlin and Vienna.

-William SHELP, a well-known Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg conductor, and Miss Mat?? A. CATLIN were united in marriage at Sodus on Tuesday last. "Billy" has the congratulations of his many Rochester acquaintances.

- B. HAAG last evening entertained his fellow members of the board of directors of the Tenth Ward Loan Association, after the meeting, at 481 East Main street. Mr. HAAG departs soon on an extended European ----.

-J---- F. SCHLEYER of North Clinton street, and Mrs. Carrie Voith KOBER were united in marriage at the home of the bride, — Wilson street, Wednesday evening. Rev. Charles P. COLT, pastor of the Memorial Church, performing the ceremony.
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MARY FLORENCE LEWIS

The death of Mary Florence, wife of Robert ? LEWIS of this city, brief reference to which was made in the columns of the Union yesterday, deserves more than passing notice. She was the daughter of Luman ? and Ann M. NICHOLS, her father a well known and prominent business man in the city of Lockport, who died many years ago. She was born in that city, educated in one of the best educational institutions of the state, grew to womanhood in her native place and was the joy, pride and delight of her parents, and the center of a circle of devoted and admiring friends. She married Mr. LEWIS in 1872 and shortly afterward removed to Rochester, where she has since resided, loved and esteemed by all who know her. Mrs. LEWIS was possessed of a bright, sunny, cheerful disposition, full of life and a-i--tion, charming and attractive in manner and generous sympathetic and kindly in heart and disposition. Her married life was cloudless. Her husband worshipped her. Their thoughts, feelings, hopes and lives blended as in one, and this bereavement to Mr. LEWIS is beyond the power of words to describe. From girlhood she had a strong attachment to the Episcopal Church, and in maturer years she accepted with unchanging faith and trust its doctrines. She has been in failing health for some months but retained her wonted buoyancy of disposition and manner, and her friends could not bring to their belief the thought she would not recover. Her death has almost prostrated her husband, mother, brother and sister, who survive. She leaves in this life and in Lockport an unusually large circle of friends and acquaintances, who will with loving, cordial feeling cherish her memory.
Brief services will be held at the house, 61 East avenue, to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock. The remains will be taken to Lockport and further services held there at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the residence of her brother, Mark H. NICHOLS. The interment will be at Glenwood cemetery.
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ITEMS IN BRIEF

-The dredge Erie is now at Charlotte harbor hard at work about half way between the life-saving station and the ends of the piers.

-Nathan LEVI, while driving at the Driving Park yesterday, was thrown from his wagon and severely injured about the back and head. Dr. SUMNER attended Mr. LEVI.

-The new West avenue bridge is again giving trouble. Once this morning it was raised to allow boats to go through and it required nearly half an hour to get it back into position again.

-Last evening Elbert ALEXANDER, an employee of the Lincoln Park & Charlotte road, was brought to the City Hospital with his left arm broken, a bruised hip and other injuries, said to have been received on the railroad.

-At the New Opera House, Clinton street, this evening at 8 o’clock, Mrs. BOTTOME president of the King’s Daughters, will give an address. All the women of Rochester are cordially invited to be president.

-This evening the Mandolin Orchestra will visit Nazareth Convent, where it will give the entire programme of its annual concert arranged for next Tuesday evening, for the pleasure of the Sisters, who cannot, of course, be present at the Lyceum.
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THE KING’S DAUGHTERS

The number of King’s Daughters at the session held in the Y. M. C. A. rooms this morning was over a hundred, including ladies of all stations in life and of various denominations. Protestant and Catholic. Reports from the heads of thirty circles in this city were read, and Mrs. BOTTOME, the president, spoke on the work in New York. Circles are now being organized by men and called the King’s Sons.
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INJUNCTIONS THREATENED
Several of the parties, outside the city, who have been notified that their Hemlock water will be cut off June 1st threaten to procure injunctions. Mrs. LEIGHTON has secured Mr. COGSWELL as her attorney in the matter. The Co-operative Foundry Company is especially inclined to fight for the water.
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DIED FROM SUFFOCATION
Minnie Maud ASHWORTH, an infant, who died last evening from suffocation, at her parents’ residence, No. 54 North Fitzhugh street. Coroner SHARP was summoned and gave a certificate of death in accordance with the facts.
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THE BREWERY SYNDICATE
Messrs. MONROE and FOWLER, representing the English syndicate which has bought the Bartholomay, Rochester and Genesee breweries, are in the city and propose to pay the balance of the purchase price at once instead of in installments. It is expected that the settlement will be made the early part of next week.
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A MISSING GIRL
Rosa O’BRIEN, a girl aged 15 years, is missing from her home on the Ridge road. She has not been seen since Monday. Last summer the girl ran away but was found in Ca--ti-a.
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DIED

GARNSEY - At his residence in Spencerport, on Thursday, May 23, 1889, at 11 a.m., James B. GARNSEY, aged 76 years.
-Funeral at Congregational Church, on Sunday next, at 2 p.m.

GALLAGHER - In this city, at No. 129 Fulton avenue, May 23, 1889, Mrs. Jane GALLAGHER, aged 72 years.
-Funeral to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o’clock, at the residence of her daughter, 129 Fulton avenue.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mrs. Jane A. GALLAGHER, aged 72 years, died yesterday at her daughter’s residence, 129 Fulton avenue. Mrs. GALLAGHER had lived in this city over forty years. She left two sons, Henry and George F. GALLAGHER, and one daughter, Mrs. J. H. SHANLEY. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the house.

Adelaide JOHNSON fell down stairs in the Sibley block on Wednesday night and received injuries resulting in her death. She was 75 years of age. Coroner SHARPE held an inquest this morning and a verdict of accidental death was rendered.

The remains of the late Henry HERMAN, son of James HERMAN of Syracuse, arrived in this city and were interred at Mount Hope cemetery at 10 a.m. to-day.

Mary Jane McDONALD died last evening at her home, 2? Bennett alley, aged 38 years. The funeral took place from the house at half past 2 o’clock this afternoon.

James B. GARNSEY died yesterday at his home in Spencerport, aged 76 years. The funeral will take place from the Congregational Church in that village at 2 o’clock on Sunday afternoon.

Marcus SHARP died on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital, aged 25 years. The funeral took place from the hospital at 3 o’clock this afternoon.
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WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS

Gathered By Union And Advertiser Special Correspondents
The Latest Reliable Reports of Interesting Local Events Occurring in the Pleasant Villages and Thriving Towns of Monroe and Neighboring Counties.

BROCKPORT

Hon. Henry W. SEYMORE of Sault Ste. Marie is in town, having returned with his father, Wm. H. SEYMORE.

The scholars of the West District school give an entertainment at the school this evening for the purpose of beautifying their school room. A farce will be given.

The Ontario House, Troutburg, will open the season at that popular resort Friday, May 31st. On that evening a party will be given at the hotel.

The Cady Post will march to the cemetery Decoration Day and decorate all soldiers’ graves. Details will also be sent to the Beach Ridge and Clarkson cemeteries to decorate.

Stebbins CANTON left last evening for Bloomingsville, Canada, to participate in the celebration of the Queen’s Birthday to-day.
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FAIRPORT

Miss Minnie MURDOFF, Geo. MULLINER and Frank SOUTHWORTH assisted at a concert in Palmyra Wednesday evening.

Chas. SPRING has gone to Brockport, where he has secured a position.

John E. HOWARD is again able to be on the street.

E. ROWELL has gone to Spokane Falls, W. T., where he will continue at his trade.

Rt. Rev. A. C. COX, D. D., bishop of Western New York, will visit St. Luke’s Church next Sunday afternoon and administer the rite of confirmation.

Mrs. John PARISH of Skaneateles, was in town the fore part of this week visiting her sisters, Mrs. Thomas ARNOLD and Mrs. TALLMAN.

Dr. PRATT has this week been at Ogdensburg at the meeting of the General Association of the Congregational Churches of the state, as delegated from this place.

Mr. and Mrs. L. V. CAME are visiting friends at Bristol Center.

Mr. Charles HUBBELL of San Diego, Cal., is in town. Mr. HUBBELL will spend the summer with his son, Hon. W. S. HUBBELL of this place.

Mr. H. V. HORTON and wife have gone to Phelps to visit relatives and friends.

The board have decided to try lighting the village by electric light and will be put on South Main street as an experiment.
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GENESEO

Judge NASH appointed a commission to adjust the damage to the Parking lot by taking a few feet from the north side by running Mercer street through. Benton H. CROSBY, Martin F. LINSLEY and H. E. BROWN constitute the commission.

Rev. Mr. FOLSOM, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church here and lately living at Mt. Clemons, Mich., has removed to Carroll, Ia.

Miss Emma CUMMING, who has been absent in Boston, has returned to her friends in Geneseo.

Judge TREAT of St. Louis is stopping with his daughter, Mrs. JENNINGS.

The Misses Kate and Nella ARMSTRONG are visiting Richfield Springs.

E. W. HORTON has returned from Fairport, where he was called on account of sickness of his brother.

Mrs. Hester WHITE, teacher at the Lima Seminary, was in town over Sunday, and presided at the organ of the Methodist Church.

Mrs. William OLMSTED is fairly at work with the new residence on Main street, the building of which fills up the last available lot of the east side of Main street, and the Crossett House now building just opposite on Second street, fills out the last available lot on west side of Second street. South street has a few vacant lots left; one advantage with South street is a large vacant lot to each residence, with the street between making the location rural and yet desirable.

Miss Nella QUIMBY is visiting her parents in Rochester.

Miss Gertrude RICHMOND is visiting with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. RICHMOND of Livonia.

Rev. Mr. CONKLIN, agent for the American Tract Society, gave a very interesting lecture on his favorite theme at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening.

Dr. William J. MIL--E sails for Europe after the close of the normal year, on the City of New York.
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LIMA

Mrs. James ROBERTSON of Sodus has been for a few days the guest of Mrs. H. C. GILBERT.

Prof. WATERBURY of Geneseo occupied the pulpit of the Baptist Church Sunday.

Rev. S. A. MORSE is attending the missionary and Sunday school convention at Webster.

Mr. and Mrs. I. E. DEAN have returned from Toledo, O., where they have been spending a few weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. SMITH of Canisteo were calling on friends in town Wednesday. Mrs. SMITH was of the class of ‘83 and Mr. SMITH of ‘84 at the G. W. seminary.

S. COVENTRY of Rochester, who has, with his family, been wintering in Florida, is in town, shaking hands with old friends.

The students of the short-hand department at the seminary enjoyed the cool, bracing air on Wednesday by picnicing at Hemlock Lake.

J. E. MOLYE has purchased the house and lot on Mills street owned by Chas HOVEY. Consideration, $1,000.
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MUMFORD

Miss Anna McVEAN of Scottsville is visiting her friends, Miss Belle DONNELLY.

Frank J. AMSDEN of Rochester was here Thursday on a fishing expedition.

The infant child of Mr. J. McCOMBS was buried Thursday afternoon.

There will be no services in the U. P. Church next Sabbath, as the pastor is absent. The Sabbath school will meet at 4 o’clock.

Frank BOYLAN is home on a visit.

Miss Grace BROWN spent Thursday in Rochester.
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SODUS

Mr. ROBERTSON has taken possession of the store of Dr. T. M. GAYLORD. F. S. PARSONS, who resided over the store, has removed to the Weaver house on Mill street.

A little child of Albert ?LEAM, died on Wednesday of diphtheria, after an illness of a few days. The funeral was held from the house on Thursday.

William SHELP of Rochester, and Miss Matie A. CATTIEN of this village were united in marriage, on Tuesday last, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi CATTIEN, on Belden street.

The new elevator of the Parsons Malting Company, at Sodus Bay is completed, and the first schooner, the Fred A. WELLS, unloaded barely there Tuesday.

Rev. L. A. OSTRANDER of Lyons, will deliver the Decoration Day address at Sodus.

John W. PRESTON of Sodus Point, is government inspector of the dredging in Charlotte harbor.

Miss Mamie GREEN of Joy, is seriously ill with diphtheria.

G. Clayton BOYD has been appointed railway mail clerk, the position from which he was removed by the last administration.

Rev. A. W. BROADWAY, pastor of the M. E. Church, will deliver a sermon Sunday morning next on the "Conscience, its Functions and Powers."

Randall AGAN, an old and highly esteemed resident of this town, died at his residence near Sodus Center, on Monday last. Deceased had been ailing for some time but had only been in bed for several days previous to his death. The attending physician, Dr. E. J. WHITTLETON, called on him, and placed one hand on the patient’s pulse and with the other went to take out his watch, when he felt the pulse stop, and looking up found Mr. AGAN dead.
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PENN YAN

Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock a small circle of relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Mrs. WRATH, on Brown street, to witness the marriage of Mrs. WRATH’S daughter Lottie and Mr. Arthur WADSWORTH, also of Brown street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. LORD. They have the best wishes of their many friends.
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MEDINA

News of the death of Andrew J. BUSH at Lansing, Kansas, formerly a resident of Medina, was received here yesterday. About five years ago Mr. BUSH was engaged in the flour and feed business on Main street, but suddenly disappeared, leaving many creditors. His whereabouts for a long time were unknown. About a year ago it was learned he was in Kansas. He was married and when he left Medina he had three children, who followed him west. Mr. BUSH was about 45 years of age, and was a soldier in the late war. He will be buried at Lansing.
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PORT GIBSON

Miss Florence SMITH of Newark spent Sunday with her aunt, Miss Eva BEAL of this place.

Mr. and Mrs. Emory PARKER of Hopewell and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen COUCH of Canandaigua, were the guests over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. PARKER.

Miss Marie STRONG of this place has been engaged as teacher of the senior department of the Newark Union School.

Mrs. J. SNOOK, who has been spending several weeks with friends in Michigan, returned home a few days ago.

Mrs. Ann TABER of Palmyra spent Sunday with Mrs. G. N. BEAL.

Arrangements are being made for the observance of Memorial Day.
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SCOTTSVILLE

Mrs. Joseph BOWERMAN of Rochester was in town Wednesday, the guest of Mrs. Wm. ACKLEY.

Mrs. Hattie SHERAR of Rochester is visiting Mrs. T. R. SIBLEY.
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Le ROY

The Staimton G. A. R. Post has decided not to publicly observe Memorial Day, hence the parade, speeches and other like exercises of last year will be omitted. The members of the post will assemble at their headquarters and march to Machpelah and the other cemeteries to place flowers on the graves of soldiers. The post will also attend the services at the Episcopal Church. At 4 p.m. a meeting will be held at Central Hall. Short speeches will be made by local speakers. Exercises will be held at Bergen, Batavia, Mumford and other neighboring towns.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Nancy R. MORGAN was held this morning. The remains were taken to Dansville for burial.

Bishop COXE will administer the rites of confirmation to a large class of candidates at St. Paul’s church, Stafford, Sunday.

A close and exciting "mustang" race took place at the Wells Driving Park Wednesday. A pony owned by S. C. WELLS was the winner of the purse.

E. P. COCHRANE is preparing to enter the wheelmen’s races at Rochester Memorial Day.

Rev. O. C. KIRKHAM is the guest of his son in Chicago.

Miss Anna O’REILLY is expected home from New York soon.

Mrs. Lizzie BARNUM of Rochester has been visiting friends in Le Roy.

This evening the young people of the Presbyterian Church will extend a welcome to their new pastor, Rev. James ANDERSON with a reception at the church.


Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
May 25, 1889

PERSONAL 

James J. SMITH of the National Express Company is in the city, the guest of J. P. HENRY of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express. 

Mr. F. C. REUGER, representing the great advertising agency of George P. ROWELL & Co., New York, has been in town for a day or two on business. 

Conrad KUEHLES, immigration agent of the German-American Society, is about to resign his position because of other business demanding all his time. 

Dr. G. W. PADIERA and family have returned from Florida, where they passed several months in rest and recuperation. All return greatly improved in health. 

Edmund GRASSETT, major of the 39th Battalion Canadian Volunteers, of Simcoe, Ont., has been passing a few days in this city as the guest of Col. Richard H. SCHOOLEY, United States consul at Simcoe. 

John P. GLEICHAUF and Miss Clara B. ODELL were married by Rev. A. N. FISHER at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 25 Howard street, Thursday evening. Edward GLEICHAUF and Miss Ella BISHOP officiated as best man and bridesmaid. An extended eastern tour will be enjoyed by the happy couple.
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ITEMS IN BRIEF 

Herve D. WILKINS will give a piano recital at his studio Monday evening. 

There will be a meeting of the East side barbers at Ed RITTER's, 192 North avenue, to-morrow morning. 

A union meeting of the Methodist churches in the First Church at 8 p.m. to-morrow will be addressed by Chaplain McCABE. 

Joseph T. ALLING, of the firm of Alling & Cory, this morning handed in $5 at the police headquarters as a donation to the police pension fund. 

H. H. Warner's steam yacht Siesta arrived at Charlotte this morning from Oswego, where she received a new boiler and was thoroughly refitted. 

At last evening's social of the Floral Workers of the First Universalist Church Mrs. PRATT, Miss VAYO, Mr. CURTISS, Mr. STEBBINS, Mrs. WEST, Mrs. Ward BUTTON, Mr. ATTRIDGE and Mr. ROWLEY took part in the programme.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS 

-Wm. J. HENRY died at one o'clock this morning, at his residence No. 91 Genesee street, aged 43 years. Deceased was born at Kingston, Canada, and has resided in this city for over twenty years. He was a charter member of Flower City Lodge, No. 367, A. O. U. W. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn the death of a loving husband and kind father. The funeral will take place from his late residence Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. 

-In addition to the verdict of accidental death rendered by the coroner's jury in the case of Adelaide JOHNSON, who was killed by falling down stairs in the Sibley block, the jury "?overely censured the estate of the late Hiram SIBLEY for not having proper lights in the hallway and stairway of said building." The funeral took place at Christ Church this afternoon. 

-The remains of the late Mary F. LEWIS were taken to Lockport this morning, where the funeral was held at 2 p.m. to-day. 

-Joseph HALBEARTES died yesterday at the home of his parents on Maple street, aged 14 months. The funeral will take place from SS. Peter and Paul's church at half past 2 o'clock this afternoon. 

-Amanda K. GREEN died last evening at the residence of her nephew, C. G. HOUSTON. She was the daughter of the late Russell GREEN. The funeral will take place from the First Presbyterian church at half past 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon. 

-Coroner SHARPE this morning held an inquest in the case of Theo. PETERSON, whose suicide was chronicled in yesterday's 4 o'clock Union. The verdict of the jury was that "The deceased Theodore PETERSON of 112 West Main street came to his death on Friday, May 24th, at 2 p.m. by a pistol shot fired by his own hand while laboring under a fit of despondency caused by stories alleged to have been circulated derogatory to his character." 

-The funeral of the late Henry KLEISLE(?) Will be held from the house, No. 76 Clifford street at 8 a.m. to-morrow from the house and at 8:30 a.m. from St. Michael's Church. 

-The funeral of the late Mrs. M. L. ROBAU will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George ROSNER, No. 111 Cady street, at 8 o'clock on Monday, and 8:30 a.m. from SS. Peter and Paul's Church. __

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