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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs Sept 25, 1890

MARRIED

BAILEY - GOODWILLIE - On September 23rd, by Rev. W. R. TAYLOR, at his residence, 13 Prince street, Elizabeth Alexanderia GOODWILLIE to John Case BAILEY, both of Rochester.
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DIED

CONNAUGHTON - At the family residence, No. 9 Edinburgh court, Peter CONNAUGHTON, aged 55 years.
-Funeral from the residence, 9 Edinburgh court, Friday, at 9:30 a.m., and from Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a.m.

ALLEN - In Geneseo, N. Y., Wednesday, September 24, 1890, Harriet C., wife of the late Samuel P. ALLEN, aged 76 years.
-Funeral at Geneseo Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

DAWSON - In Buffalo, September 24, 1890, Mrs. Margaret FRANK, widow of the late William DAWSON. Remains will be brought to the residence of Thomas GRACE, 174 Brown street.   --Notice of funeral hereafter.

SPITZMESSEHER - At Churchville, at 2 o'clock this morning, (Sept. 24, 1890) David SPITZMESSEHER, aged 40 years.
-Funeral Friday, at 2 o'clock p.m., at the house.
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AT THE DRIVING PARK

A Number of Horses Sold at Auction Yesterday
   William COX of this city sold the following horses at public auction yesterday afternoon at the Western New York Fair:
   Bay mare "Alice Berry;" foaled 1875 by Narragansett; dam, "Lizzy Berry," by Lexington. (Stinted to Boaster.) Alice Berry was very fast and is an excellent brood mare. Bought by Judge KEELER; $540.

Jim McCAULEY; ch. horse foaled 1886 by "Boaster;" dam, "Alice Berry," bought by Mr. McMILLIAN of Penfield, $185.

Owen ROBERTS; bay colt foaled 1887 by "Boaster," dam, "Alice Berry," bought by Mr. ROSE, $120.

Bay filly foaled fall 1888 by Boaster; dam Alice Berry. Bought by Mr. McMILLIAN, Penfield, $95.

Neoskaletta; ch. mare foaled 1885 by Boaster; dam's breeding unknown. Bought by C. E. ELLIS, Rochester, $120.

Bay brood mare (stinted to Jim McCAULEY;) foaled 1878 by Boaster; dam by Andy JOHNSON, son of Henry CLAY. Bought by Mr. McMILLIAN, Penfield, $325.
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GOING DEEPER AND DEEPER

Still No Rock Bottom for the Platt Street Bridge Piers
   Great difficulty is being experienced in finding rock-bottom for the east piers of the Platt street bridge. Several times after going down a number of feet through gravel the contractor seemed to strike a good rock foundation, but further work showed that only a large boulder had been reached. Already the excavation has attained a depth of twenty-three feet. As the contractor is paid by the yard this trouble will increase the cost of the bridge considerably above the original estimates. City Surveyor PEACOCK says the increased cost will run up in the thousands of dollars, but just how much cannot be known until a good foundation is finally reached.
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COURT NOTES

--Judge DAVY has granted an order dissolving the Rochester Plow Company and appointing George H. SMITH temporary receiver.

--The widow of George A. MUNSON, killed by the cars at Geneva in 1889, has brought suit for $5,000 damages against the Central railroad company.
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CRIMINAL BUSINESS

Five Years for Assault - William Ellsworth Sentenced
   Judge WERNER took up criminal business in the Court of Sessions this morning. The first case disposed of was that of Alfred HOFFMAN, charged with assault in the second degree and attempted robbery. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve five years in Auburn prison.

   William ELLSWORTH, charged with attempting to escape from the penitentiary, was sentenced to serve three years and six months in Auburn.
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DEATH OF MRS. HARRIET S. ALLEN
   Mrs. Harriet S. ALLEN died at her home in Geneseo yesterday noon, aged 76 years. Mrs. ALLEN was the widow of the late Samuel P. ALLEN, who was the founder of the Livingston Republican, and at one time editor and part proprietor of the Rochester Democrat. He was also collector of internal revenue and from 1871 to 1876 was deputy clerk of the Assembly, being previous to that time clerk. The family resided in this city from 1840 to 1870. Mrs. ALLEN was one of the founders of the Rochester Industrial School and also one of the first managers of that institution. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Joseph FARLEY of this city and Mrs. Alfred SMITH of Philadelphia, and one son, Frederick P. ALLEN, cashier of the German-American bank of this city. The funeral services will be held to-morrow morning at Geneseo, where the interment will take place.
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SCOTTSVILLE

   Mrs. Patrick CUNNINGHAM of Rochester, for many years a highly esteemed resident of Wheatland, who died suddenly with heart disease, will be buried in the Catholic cemetery in Scottsville. Funeral services from the Church of the Assumption to-morrow (Friday) at 10 a.m.
   Mrs. Edward BRISTOL has been appointed directress of the Ladies' Missionary Society in place of Mrs. Susan SEVERANCE, resigned.
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BLOOD'S DEPOT
   E. HAIGHT of Redlands, Cal., is visiting friends in this vicinity.
   Mrs. Florence PORTEOUS of New Orleans, La., visited friends and relatives at this place and Naples the fore part of this week.
   Mrs. Dr. FINCH and daughter, Nettie, are both confined to the house by sickness.
   A Republican caucus will be held at Warner's Opera House, on September 26th, to elect delegates to Assembly and school conventions.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

--David SPITZMESSEHER, died at Churchville at 2 o'clock yesterday morning, aged 40 years. Funeral Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. from the house.

--Mrs. P. CUNNINGHAM died suddenly at her home, 26 Cady street, yesterday morning. The funeral will take place at 8 o'clock Friday morning from the Church of the Assumption at Scottsville.

--Josephine KENDRICK HUNT died last night at Ashville, N. C. Mrs. HUNT was the daughter of Asahel C. KENDRICK of this city, and her husband is a graduate of the University of Rochester.

--The real name of the girl who died Tuesday at the Woman's Christian Association rooms, at 72 Sophia street, has been learned, is Jessie A. BUSHROE. Her father, Joseph BUSHROE, is a well-known resident of North Greece. Miss E. G. BUSHROE, a teacher in the State Industrial School, is a sister of the dead girl. Two in others also survive her. The body was taken to her home in North Greece yesterday and the funeral held to-day.
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SURROGATE'S COURT
   In the Surrogate's Court this morning the will of Elias WILCOX of Brockport, was admitted to probate. It disposed of an estate valued at $14,000 of which $4,000 is personal and $10,000 real estate.
   The will of Harry VICKERS of Brockport was admitted, the estate is valued at $_,000
   In the matter of the wills of Elizabeth BUSH and Eliza H. KINYON, a decree of judicial settlement was granted in each case.
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PERSONAL

--Charles H. BIDWELL was feeling considerably better this morning.
--Ex-Alderman Wallace DARROW and daughter are the guests of Erastus DARROW.
--Ex-Secretary of State Frederick COOK is expected to arrive in New York to-day from Europe.
--Frank J. WOODWORTH leaves this evening for New York to attend the winter session of the New York Dental College.

--August EMICH and Miss Bertha ZIMLER were united in marriage last evening at No. 2 Lois street by Rev. Dr. J. P. SANKEY.

--Hon. Henry B. CLIFFORD will be at Powers Hotel for a few days. He will furnish all information regarding the State of Washington to those who desire it.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION INVESTIGATION
   John BOWER will finish his preliminary examination of the Board of Education books next week, he expects, and will then report to the Common Council that he is ready to proceed with the examination of witnesses. It is expected that this will be the most interesting part of the investigation.
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A MECHANICS' LEIN CASE
   Nathaniel FOOTE, referee in the case of Powell & Sons against Joseph T. CUNNINGHAM, has handed in a report awarding the plaintiffs $8,005. The action was a mechanics' lein case, arising out of the building of Mr. CUNNINGHAM'S new residence on East avenue.
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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.

ALBION

   The funeral of the Rev. Geo. F. CAIN was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian Church. A short service was previously held at the house, at which the Rev. F. S. DUNHAM of Christ Church officiated. The funeral sermon at the church was preached by the Rev. Dr. EGBERT of Buffalo. The large edifice was completely filled with mourning and sympathizing friends. The honorary bearers were: Henry SEARS, Wm. H. PENDRY, Veder H. COLE, S. W. SMITH, C. J. DAY, U. C. ROGERS, Geo. H. SICKLES and Alexander CARY. The pall bearers were: Leonard WILLIAMS, Fred A. TAYLOR, Afton RICHMOND, P. W. COLLINS, George SPARNDS and Edward M. BRONSON. The trustees of the church followed the casket. These were: J. W. HART, Wm. A. HOWARD, Chas. BIDELMAN, Isaac S. SIGNOR, E. T. COANN and N. S. FIELD. The committal services at the grave were conducted by the Rev. F. S. DUNHAM. The business places in the village were closed from 2 o'clock until 4, the hours of the funeral, testifying to the esteem in which the dead clergyman was held by his townspeople.

   District Attorney W. P. L. STAFFORD has returned from his trip to the Pacific coast.

   It is expected that Senator Donald McNAUGHTON of Rochester and Hon. Wm. F. SHEEAN of Buffalo, will be at the county fair on Saturday to hear the McKinley-Mills tariff debate.

   Mrs. B. F. WEST, Mrs. S. R. COCHRANE, Mrs. J. A. WALL and Mrs. W. C. RAMSDALE have gone to Rochester to attend the meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Board of Missions, being held at St. Paul's Church.

   Dr. F. O. St. CLAIR, chief of the consular department at Washington, has been in town visiting his parents and friends the past few days.

   Mrs. Dr. WATSON and Mrs. June have returned home from their European trip.

   The Farmers' League met at the Court House on Tuesday afternoon and talked considerable, asked the two candidates for Assembly a few questions, and adjourned without making any nominations of their own or endorsing either of the candidates.
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ALEXANDER

   Bradley AVERY, who has been managing a summer resort at Van Buren Point, has returned to Alexander and is the guest of Mrs. E. CLEMENT.

   Mrs. Wallace SMITH has gone to Lawrence, Kan., to visit relatives.

   On account of the absence of the Rev. Charles BACON there will be no preaching in the Free Methodist Church next Sunday.

   Perry KIDDER has been engaged to teach the fall term of the school at Harlow's Corners.

   Prof. CRANE of Corfu, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. BENTLEY.

   Miss Mamie MARTIN is visiting friends in Buffalo.

   The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Church was held at Mrs. ALLSWORTH'S Wednesday.
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CALEDONIA

   Miss Josie WILSON who has been spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. Angus CAMERON, starts to-night for her home in St. Louis.

   Miss Adelaide SWANTON has returned home from Moscow, where she has been visiting friends.

   Miss Stella CRABBLE of Dayton, Ohio, is spending a few days with Mrs. A. H. COLLINS.
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CHARLOTTE

   The veterans of the war of Charlotte have organized a mutual aid association and to-night will hold a camp fire in the hall of the new engine house in the village. The entertainment will be opened with short remarks by visiting comrades, after which a literary programme provided by the ladies, and well worth the price of admission, will be presented. Then a bounteous repast will be spread to pacify the inner man, woman and child of all who favor the boys by their presence. After supper there will be a clear floor and all who wish can enjoy a dance to good music.
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GENEVA

   The annual cane rush between the Sophomores and Freshmen of Hobart College, will occur on the college campus this afternoon between 5 and 6 o'clock.

   The Democrats of Geneva are generally pleased with the nomination of D. U. PAGE of Hornellsville for Senator of this district, and he will undoubtedly pole a large vote in Geneva.

   Appreciative citizens of Geneva have presented Mrs. C. P. LELAND, teacher in the primary department of the Geneva Union and Classical School, a handsome easy chair.

   The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth W., wife of W. D. CHASE, Esq., secretary of the Manufacturers' Accident Insurance Company, took place from the family residence on South Main street yesterday afternoon. Interment was at Glenwood, Mrs. CHASE was born in Lawrence, Mass., and was 31 years of age at the time of her death. She had been an invalid and confined to the house for nearly two years. Mrs. CHASE leaves besides her husband three children, two girls and a boy, to mourn the loss of a loving wife and parent.

   The death of Mrs. Frances GERUE, grandmother of Joseph GERUE, occurred at his residence. She was a French-Canadian, and was aged 86 years. She was very active for her years.
  
   The Geneva Commandery, Knights Templar, have secured quarters at Auburn for the grand conclave to be held in that city October 7th and 8th.

   Abutments eighteen feet high are being built in the rear of the TIRREY farm for a bridge for the Buffalo & Geneva railroad.

   Ogoyago Hose Company will hold a fair in the Town Hall from Oct. 13th to 18th.

   The inspectors' of the seventh district will meet at the grocery store of M. PEMBROKE this evening at 8 o'clock for organization.
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GENESEO

   The Lillipution base ball nine and the Breeze nine of Dansville will play a game of ball on the fair grounds Saturday.

   At the Democratic caucus held at the engine house on Tuesday evening the following delegates were elected to attend the county nominating convention to be held at the Court House Thursday, September 25th: Timothy COSTELLO, R. A. ROSE, L. W. CROSSETT.

   The ladies of the Baptist Church will serve ice cream and cake at the church parlors Friday evening.

   Miss Gertrude RICHMOND, a graduate of the normal school, has been engaged to teach in Caledonia.

   The following is the programme to be given at the Methodist Church Friday evening, beginning at 8 o'clock.
   Piano Duet - William TELL................Gottschalk
         Misses JONES and RIANS
   Baritone Solo - The Sailor Prayer.......Matte_
                    Mr. HOWELL
   Air (varied, for organ)........................Dudley Buck
                    Miss HUBBARD
   Song - The Alpine Rose...................F. Leiber
                   Mrs. FRALEY
   Piano Solo - Waltz. Op. 34, No. 1 ...Chopin
                     Miss JONES

                     PART SECOND
   Vocal Duet - Go Pretty Rose, (by request)...Marrials
                  Mrs. FRALEY and Mrs. STEVENS
   Song - Anchored............................Watson
                     Mr. HOWELL
   Piano Solo - La Campanella............Litz
                     Miss RAINS
    Song - In the Chimney Corner.........Cowen
                     Mrs. FRALEY
   Organ Solo - Triumphant March.......Costa
                     Miss HUBBARD
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LIMA

   At the Democratic caucus held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, the following delegates were appointed: Chairman, Ambrose HYDE; secretary, H. H. THOMPSON; tellers, James E. LOCKINGTON, Patrick C. GUINAN; delegates, James E. LOCKINGTON, Thomas F. ASHE, Henry MARKHAM, with power of substitution. The town committee elected for the ensuing year were E. R. BRONSON, A. L. ANGLE, Patrick GUINAN, A. HYDE, J. E. LOCKINGTON.

   Mr. and Mrs. LEE of Newark, N. Y., are visiting their daughter, Mrs. John MOLYE.

   Prof. D. J. FINLAY of Galveston, Tex., a former member of the faculty of G. W. Seminary, spent Tuesday and Wednesday with friends in town.

   The Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet at the house of Mrs. A. BASSLER on Thursday afternoon.
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MEDINA

   The W. F. M. S. of Kenyonville have elected the following officers: President, Miss Alida GILMORE; secretary, Mrs. Mary E. THORN; treasurer, Mrs. Kate RAWLEY.

   The Shelby Base Ball Club tried conclusions with the Tuscorora Indians yesterday.

   At a recent meeting of the Knowlesville W. C. T. U., following officers were elected: President, Miss Effie PETTINGILL; vice-presidents, Mrs. Carrie THORPE, Mrs. John WELCH, Mrs. Sears HILL; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Allie G. SMITH; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary E. BRADT; treasurer, Mrs. Mary HOWE. The president appointed the following superintendents: Of scientific instruction, Mrs. Emma ROOT; of press work, Miss Jessie SHAW; of literature, Mrs. Mary E. BRADT; of Sunday school work and narcotics, Mrs. William FROST; of evangelical work, Mrs. Carrie THORP; of heredity and hygiene, Mrs. Sears HILL.

   Miss Lena SWETT has left for Chicago.
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MUMFORD

   Mrs. F. A. CAMPBELL has gone to Watkins to visit her sister, Mrs. Kate E. ALLEN.

   The Y. P. S. C. E. will hold a social at the home of John G. FAULKNER Friday night.
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OLEAN

   At 7:30 Monday evening, Isadore GILLISPIE met a frightful death near this place, on the W. N. Y. & P. railroad. He was brakeman on train No. 156, going south. Just before entering the Olean yard limits, about a mile north of the Erie crossing, he left the caboose to make a cut-off, and was not seen again alive, it is supposed that a misstep threw him between the cars, and the wheels passed over his body, which was found severed in twain and horribly mutilated beside the track. Supt. DWYER, on whose division the accident happened, was wired at once, and sent a man named SMITH, on train No. 160, to take Brakeman GILLISPIE'S place. When train No. 160 was crossing the Arcade trestle SMITH stepped off the caboose and fell through the trestle to the ground, a distance of forty feet, and was killed.

   Frank WOODS stole a hat from Alden's clothing store Monday evening. He pleaded guilty before Justice PARKER and was sent to the penitentiary for three months.

   Miss Ada PIERCE is visiting friends in Norwalk, Ohio.

   Mr. M. V. LYMAN has been called to Hume, N. Y., by the death of his mother, Mrs. H. H. LYMAN, of that place.
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OAKFIELD

   A singular tragedy was enacted here on Sunday evening, when the 11-year-old son of Judson OTT shot himself with a shotgun, evidently with suicidal intent. His parents left him at home alone Sunday afternoon, cautioning him not to use the gun, but the boy disobeyed them, and expecting punishment, placed the gun on the table and with a stick struck the weapon, discharging it. The charge entered his side and passed out of his back. His parents arrived soon after, when he told them what he had done. Drs. JACKSON and ZURHORST were called and succeeded in removing most of the shot. It is not thought he can recover, although he is alive at this writing.

   The ticket nominated by the Democrats on Tuesday is a good one: Charles A. KINNE, the candidate for sheriff, is especially a strong one, and it is confidently predicted that he will be elected, as the Republican candidate, J. F. TILLEY of this place, is conceded a weak nomination.
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PAVILION

   The Epworth League will hold a social at Mr. PYATT'S Friday night.

   The Wyoming and Genesee County Musical Association will meet at the Baptist Church, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A concert will be given in the evening, commencing at 7:30.
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RUSHVILLE

   The wife of James COULEY, Esq., of the town of Potter, was killed by a kick from a horse Tuesday morning while trying to catch him in the field. She was kicked in the abdomen and died after great suffering in half an hour after receiving the blow.

   This place will be well represented by the jurors at the County Court and Court and Court of Sessions at Penn Yan next Monday: Charles H. ANSLEY, Frank HOLBROOK, W. Nelson REDDOUTT, E. P. SATFAR, Dr. William F. JOLLEY and James E. SMITH.

   The Rushville fair opens Thursday with good indications of a fine show. Dr. Peter COLLIER of Geneva Experimental Station, gives the address on Friday.

   Prof. N. H. WALBRIDGE and wife of Grand Rapids, Mich., are visiting relatives here.

   The Democratic convention of this district very wisely placed George V. CHAPIN in nomination for School Commissioner. Mr. CHAPIN has several times overcome the strong Republican majority of this district and served as commissioner to the entire satisfaction of those interested in the good standing of the schools. There is no question as to his qualifications or fitness, and he will receive many Republican votes in this part of the county, and there is but little doubt that the Democrats have named the winning candidate this fall.
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WATERLOO

   The following is the board of editors of the Mirror for the ensuing year: J. Louis TRAVIS, president; John P. QUINN, secretary; Thomas McKEVITT, treasurer.

   The marriage of Miss Amy AMEIGH to Corydon P. COOK occurred last evening at 8 o'clock at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Rev. R. m. DUFF, D. D., officiated.

   Mrs. E. P. JEFFREY leaves for Syracuse this week, where she will reside.

   Clarence CHAMBERLAIN of Nebraska is visiting friends in town.

   Several of the prominent Republicans of this place, of both factions, left for Ithaca yesterday to attend the Republican Congressional convention.

   The Seneca County Fair opened here Tuesday. The exhibits of poultry and cattle are very fine. The merchants have large exhibits. The dining rooms are under control of the W. C. T. U. of the county. The attendance yesterday was very large.
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