Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed Jan 15, 1890
THE DENGLER ROBBERS
The two men who on June 30, 1888, knocked Valentine DENGLER down in Furnace
street and robbed him of $550 are now imprisoned in a Michigan penitentiary,
having been convicted of blowing a safe. The men will be indicted here and
brought back to the city when they have served their terms. Their names are
Eugene DAY and Richard GARDINER. Both men were well known to the Rochester
police, DAY having been sentenced to three years in the penitentiary; GARDINER
left the city some years ago. They are now serving five years in Michigan.
Their original sentence was ten years, but was reduced on appeal. By good
behavior, they will be liberated, or brought back here, in 1892.
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HARRISON LEAVES THE HOSPITAL
John HARRISON was discharged from the City Hospital to-day. It will be
remembered that he fell from the new Driving Park avenue bridge Saturday,
November 23d. He is now very strong and looks remarkably well for one who has
passed through so much.
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DEATH AT THE ALMS HOUSE
Peter McENTEE, who ran from the American Hotel into the street in his
underclothing yesterday, and was afterward arrested and sent to the alms house
for thirty days, died about midnight last night at that institution.
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COOPERS WANTED
Fifty good flour barrel coopers at Wm. B. GEDDES' shop, corner of Smith and
Magne streets, Rochester, N. Y. The highest wages paid for all kind of
barrels.
Wm. B. GEDDES.
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KASPER KNOPF'S WILL
Objections To Its Probate Before Surrogate Adlington
How Mr. KNOPF Disposed of an Estate Worth $23,000-
Division of the Property Among the Relatives of the Testator-
Witnesses Examined
The will of the late Kasper KNOPF, disposing of an estate amounting to
$23,000, was offered for probate in the Surrogate's Court this morning. The
testator devises the use of the entire property to his wife Elizabeth KNOPF
during her life. After her death the home on Oak street, ten shares of stock
of the Rochester German Fire Insurance Company and a note of $400, made by
Alphonse KLEM, are to go to the testator's daughter Elizabeth. The son Anthony
KLEM is to have a lot on Michigan street, six shares of the stock of the Sill
Stove Company and all his indebtedness to his father. Another son, Henry
KNOPF, receives eight shares of stock of the Sill Stove Company and $200 in
cash. Joseph KNOPF, also a son, is to receive twelve shares of Rochester
German Insurance Company stock, $400 in cash and a certain mortgage. Mary
ECKERLE, a daughter, is bequeathed six shares of Sill Stove Company stock and
a note made by John ECKERLE for $1,115.85. John KNOPF, a son, is to have the
use of $1,500 during life and $1,500 is devised to the executors in trust for
the use of the daughter, Louisa MERTZ. Rev. Adolph ALBIKER is devised $25 to
be expended in masses for the repose of the testator's soul and $150 is given
to SS. Peter and Paul's Church for requiems for the benefit of the souls of
the testator and his wife. The sum, of $75 is to be used by the executors for
the poor of the Roman Catholic denomination. All the remainder of the estate
is to be divided into seven equal parts. One-seventh each is to go to Joseph,
Anthony, Henry, Mary and Elizabeth, one-seventh to the children of Louisa, and
the use of one-seventh to John KNOPF. The will was contested on the ground of
fraud by one or two of the heirs, and a number of witnesses were examined this
morning.
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THE SECOND DEATH
George Seward Dies from Injuries Received During the Storm
George SEWARD, who was so badly injured Monday during the storm, died at 1
o'clock this morning at the City Hospital. On that day SEWARD was driving on
South St. Paul street when suddenly a gust of wind swept past the wagon,
overturning it. SEWARD jumped from the wagon, landing on his hands and face.
Before he could regain his feet the horse, an unusually large and heavy one,
fell across SEWARD's hack and shoulders, pinning him to the ground. His spine
and three ribs were broken. He was also injured internally. The broken robs
punctured his lungs. SEWARD was 55 years of age, and formerly lived in
Livonia, where his aged parents now reside. He was employed as driver by the
United States Express Company. He boarded on State street. His sister, Mrs.
DAMON, living in Livonia, came here last night just before he died. The
remains will be taken to his former home to-night for interment. This makes
the second death due to the cyclone.
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WRECKS OF THE WIND
The Electric Light Wires All Repaired -
The Patrol and Fire Alarm Systems.
Workmen are busy in all directions repairing the damage done by Monday's wind
storm. The electric light wires were reduced to working order yesterday and
the city was as bright as usual in many sections again last night.
Superintendent FINNEGAN is laboring industriously to get the fire alarm
apparatus in working order, but finds the task a pretty difficult one, owing
to the fact that only a few experienced men can be put at the work of
repairing. The progress made is necessarily slow, but the superintendent
believes he will have the system in fair working order to-night, although
several days must elapse before things can be reduced to a normal condition.
The repairs to the patrol system are being carried along with the work of
fixing the fire alarm wires and it is hoped that they will be finished to-day.
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JOSEPH F. MOON'S DEATH
A resident of Scottsville For the Past Thirty-five Years.
Scottsville, Jan. 15 - Mr. Joseph F. MOON, a resident of Scottsville since
1854, died at his home on Second street last night about 11 o'clock, aged 58
years. Mr. MOON had been in failing health for a number of years suffering
from a severe disease that had many times brought him to the verge of death,
and which, but for his strong constitution, would have long since conquered
him. He was well and favorably known as man of strong natural force of
character, quiet and unassuming, yet possessing qualities that command the
respect of his fellowmen. A keen observer, well informed on the general topics
of the day, and who had the faculty of putting his thoughts on paper in an
interesting and attractive manner, he is well remembered in this connection as
the former able correspondent of the Union and Advertiser under the non de
plume of "Ironsides." His letters to this paper while in the
array were always graphic in the description of the scenes and experiences of
army life and a source of much pleasure and profit to the readers. He was a
member of the 140th regiment, and served during the war, acting for the most
part as hospital steward. After coming to Scottsville Mr. MOON, then a young
man, engaged as clerk for the late Charles L. ACHARD, and later with Wm. M.
ROGERS, finally engaging in business for himself, in which he was very
successful, continuing until ill-health obliged him to give it up. A trip to
England was subsequently taken - partly to revisit the scenes of his early
manhood, and partly with a hope of receiving a benefit by a change of climate,
but the disease baffled the skill of the physicians. He was married in 1856 to
Miss Margaret BARRY, who, together with six children survives him. Mr. MOON
was a member of the Society of Odd Fellows; also of Grace Episcopal Church,
from which the funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
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Action Taken on the Death of Hon. P. Andrew Sullivan
At the session of Supervisors this morning the following was adopted by rising
vote:
Whereas, The ways of Providence are past finding out,
and when a community is seemingly afflicted by the hand of Omniscience, we
have to meekly bow to His edicts, with faith that He doeth all things well:
Therefore,
Resolved, That we mourn the death of Hon. P. Andrew
SULLIVAN, cut off in his honorable career, and just when he was about to enter
upon his duties in the Assembly; where we believe most flattering success
awaited him.
Resolved, That the county of Monroe loses a valuable
official, the city of Rochester an honorable and faithful representative, and
his acquaintances and friends a loved companion.
Resolved, That our hearts go out to the afflicted
family of the deceased, and in recognition of the loss that the whole
community has sustained in the death of Hon. P. Andrew SULLIVAN, that the
Board of Supervisors appoint a committee of eight to attend the obsequies, and
that the board adjourns on the day appointed for his funeral immediately after
the reading of the minutes.
No other business of importance was transcribed, and
a recess was taken until this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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FATALLY INJURED
Benjamin TAPLIN, aged 62 years and living at 161 Cady street, was probably
fatally injured yesterday at Pike's quarry on Summer street. He was engaged
shoveling chips at the foot of an inclined plane leading to the crusher. A car
loaded with about a ton and a half of stone was being hauled up the inclined
plane to the crusher by means of a cable. The plane is about thirty feet long
and very steep, being inclined at an angle of more than 45 degrees. When the
car was about half way up the cable broke and the car immediately fell to the
bottom of the plane with terrific force, striking TAPLIN, knocking him down
and passing over his body. His skull was fractured and he was injured
internally. He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital. This morning he was
unconscious, and it is very doubtful if he will recover.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
George, son of George and Emma GRIEVE, died at the family residence, 43
Bartlett street, last evening at 8:30 o'clock. Deceased was 19 years of age
and was a general favorite with all who knew him. The bereaved family have the
sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends.
--William C. THOMASCHKE died this morning at his home, 5 Theodore street, aged
15 years. His death was due to influenza. Deceased was a remarkably large
person for his age, being about six feet high and weighing nearly 190 pounds.
Funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday at Concordia Church.
--Mrs. Mary FARRELL died yesterday at her residence, No. 72 Glasgow street,
aged 73 years. The remains were taken to Oswego this afternoon for interment.
--The funeral of the late John MEYER will take place from the house at 3 p.m.
to-morrow, and will be private.
--The funeral of the late Andrew O'CONNOR was held at 8:30 a.m. to-day from
the family residence, No. 163 North avenue, and at 9 a.m. from St. Bridget's
Church. Solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. James O'CONNOR, Rev. M. HOLMES
of Macedon, deacon; Rev. J. F. NELLIGAN of Phelps, sub-deacon. The bearers
were Patrick KEARNEY, T. F. KEARNEY, Charles SHE_L, Miles T. O'REILLY, Charles
MERTZ, Dr. James McCORT.
--Emma S., wife of Eugene S. ROSE, died yesterday at her home, 25 Rundel park.
The remains were taken to Albion to-day, where the funeral will take place
to-morrow afternoon.
--John Adam SCHUER died yesterday at his residence, 114 Hamilton place, aged
68 years.
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APPRAISERS APPOINTED
This morning Robert G. BOYD, representing the insurance companies, and C. W.
VOSHALL, representing the city, were sworn in to appraise the damage caused by
fire at No. 22 school, on Friday night. The appraisers were agreed on by Ald.
HALL of the Common Council building committee and the agents of the insurance
companies.
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POLICE COURT
Cases Decided by Judge Keeler This Morning
Henry W. JOHNSON, a lawyer, got drunk yesterday afternoon and made such a
perfect fool of himself in Fitzhugh street that a citizen rang up the patrol
wagon and had him locked up. He was paroled when he sobered up. This morning
in Police Court Judge KEELER fined him $3, which he paid and departed.
Cornelius ERWIN, a man who got drunk last night and went to sleep in a
hallway, was discharged because it was his first offence.
George HAINES, arrested while sleeping in a gutter on West avenue, near St.
Mary's Hospital, was sentenced to pay $10 or serve twenty days. He said when
sentence was pronounced that he was guilty and ought to be punished, but it
was hard -- very hard on him.
Nathan KILMER and John MOYNAHAN, two men arrested on the charge of robbing
William PINKERTON of $60, will be examined to-morrow morning.
Two very old men then took the stand, one charging the other with assault. The
judge looked them over and then advised them both to go home and stop rowing
with each other. The advice was good and was followed. After the two old men
had departed a lot of petty warrant cases were disposed of. These petty
warrant cases are the bane of the judge's life. They generally amount to about
this much: One woman sticks out her tongue at another woman, who borrowed a
brewing of tea last week and failed to return it, and the stickee goes
straight away to the police station for a warrant for the sticker, whom she
charges with assault in the third degree. The sticker is notified to appear in
court and to bring her witnesses. She does, the case is called and before the
judge can stop her the sticker has told all she knows about the stickee and a
good deal more. Then the stickee gets a chance and she tells twice as much as
she knows about the sticker. Then the judge gets a chance and the sticker is
discharged with a lecture.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Jan. 21, 1890
DEATH OF ELIZABETH DONNELLY
Miss Elizabeth DONNELLY, aged 25 years, died at 8:30 o'clock last night at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Margaret
DONNELLY, corner of Otis and Cameron streets. Miss DONNELLY had been in ill health for a long time, but she withstood
her sufferings with great patience, uncomplainingly bearing her burden. She was a young lady of high Christian
character and greatly loved by a large circle of friends, while many older in years esteemed her highly. The surviving
members of the family are Mrs. DONNELLY and two sons, Frank and Charles. The funeral services will take place Thursday
morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from St. Patrick's Cathedral, of the congregation of which
Miss DONNELLY was a faithful and consistent member.
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HIS INJURIES PROVED FATAL
William G. EMERY died yesterday afternoon at the Homeopathic Hospital on Monroe avenue from the effect of injuries
received last week at the paper mill, when he accidently fell down the wheel pit. Deceased was 29 years of age
and leaves a wife and two children. The funeral will be held from his late residence, 93 Selye park at 2 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
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L. B. FAULKNER VERY SICK
Dansville, Jan. 21 0 Gen. L. B. FAULKNER is reported very low with typhoid fever at his farm in Canaseraga. Several
doctors are in attendance.
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ORPHAN ASYLUM GOVERNESS
Miss WALKER enters upon her duties as governess at the Rochester Orphan Asylum to-day. Miss WALKER comes from Canandaigua,
where for the past six years she has been connected with the Canandaigua Orphan Asylum. She comes highly recommended.
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STANDARD BREWERY DIRECTORS
At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Standard Brewing Company the following board of directors was
elected for the ensuing year: V. FLECKENSTEIN, John A. DAVIS, F. N. KONDOLF, J. M. KELLY, C. W. VOSHALL, F. W?RTZ,
C. FORREST, C. HETZLER, J. ODENBACK, Wm. TRACY and Jos. KNOWBLES.
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