Rochester Union & Advertiser
August 3, 1891
HIRAM WOOD'S DEATH
Career of a Well-Known Business Man of Rochester
Hiram Wood died last evening at his home, 59 South Ford street, age 63 years.
Deceased was one of the oldest business men in the city and the announcement of
his death will be received with sorrow by his many friends and acquaintences.
Death was not entirely unexpected. For a couple of years his health had
been failing in consequence of a stomach trouble and since January last, he had
been confined to his home.
Deceased was born in Rochester in 1828. He learned the mason trade from
his father who was a prominent contractor. Smith's arcade was built by the
father and the son worked on the building laying brick. In 1849, the son
went to California and for a time there was in business as a contractor.
In 1860 he returned to Rochester and conducted a livery stable where the
Bartholomay Hotel now stands. The stables were burned a few years later
and Mr. Wood erected the hotel, managing it under the name of the Hotel
Brunswick. About fifteen years ago, retiring from the hotel business, he
opened a tobacco and cigar store in the old block where Wilder's arcade now
stands. Ten years ago he removed his business to the Main street side of
Powers block and had been located there since.
Hiram Wood was especially prominent in the Masonic fraternity. He was a
member of Rochester Lodge, 660, F. and A. M., and a past high priest of fonic
Chapter, 210, R. A. M. At the time of his death he was secretary of the chapter,
which office he had filled for fourteen years. He was a past eminent
commander of Cyrene Commandery 39, K.T., and a 32nd degree Mason, being a member
of Rochester Consistory. Deceased enjoyed the esteem of all who knew him
and had a most extended acquaintence. A wife [Joanna McClure, the widow
Shurtleff] and one brother, William Wood of Rochester, survive.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon from the family
residence.
BC
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Aug 12, 1891
SODUS
The Republicans have elected the following delegates to the several conventions
to be called:
County: E. H. SENTELL. Josiah HAMLINK, P. P. RIGGS, T. B. TROWBRIDGE, Wm.
G. WHITING; Assembly, A. W. BROWER, M. D. WHITE, F. D. GAYLORD, Charles M. SENTELL,
Loren ALLEN; District, M. J. SEYMOUR, Chas. H. HILL, J. M. PROSEUS, Clark T.
BENNETT, M. E. CHITTENDEN. The federal office holders were out in full force,
adorned with their badges of office, just as if to proclaim their utter aversion
to the restrictions and proprieties civil service reform, manifestly regarding
it, in the language of Daniel WEBSTER, an "obsolete idea."
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WATERLOO
John I. OSTRANDER, aged 77 years, died at his residence on Saturday last.
A few years ago he had an attack of paralysis, from which he did not fully recover.
He leaves one married daughter, Elizabeth, wife of James E. SUTHERLAND. The
funeral services were held from his late residence on Chestnut street yesterday.
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WARSAW
The officials of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railroad were in
town on Tuesday and examined the proposed location of the new Oatka Salt Works
with reference to switches, etc.
Miss Blanche HINMAN, daughter of Seth M. HINMAN, formerly of this place,
will be married August 25th, at Kettle Falls, Washington, to Mr. Harry BUSHNELL,
postmaster at that place.
Miss Valinda RICKARDS of Toledo, Ohio, is the guest of Miss Fanny WALKER.
The premiums awarded at the fair of 1893 will be paid on and after August
15th by the treasurer of the Wyoming County Agricultural Association.
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. WHITLOCK are at the Thousand Islands.
A large number of Warsaw men attended the races on Tuesday, and all appreciate
the convenience of having the B., R. & P. evening train, scheduled to leave
at 5:45, detained until 7:15.
GjS
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs Aug 20. 1891
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
Richard COTTER of Clarkson was
taken to the insane asylum at Rochester yesterday by Officer POLLOCK.
The annual harvest party will be
held at the Ontario House, Troutburg, this evening. Excellent music will be
furnished for dancing.
The Sweden Democrats will hold
their caucus at Village Hall to-morrow afternoon to elect delegates to the
several conventions.
The Democratic electors of Clarkson
will hold their caucus at Cotter's Hotel Saturday afternoon.
At the Prohibition caucus held in
this village the following delegates were chosen: Capt. L. B. COURTNEY,
George BURROWS, Foster UDELL, H. W. GARDNER and William ANDRUS.
A missionary festival will be held
in the grove near the German Church in Hamlin Sunday next. There will be
preaching in the forenoon and afternoon.
At a meeting of the residents of
the East district in this village Saturday evening last to discuss the
advisability of repairing the school-house. It was decided to raise $1,000
for improvements. At their next meeting, held Monday evening, it was
strongly opposed. At a meeting held last evening, however, it was decided to
raise the required amount and that work be commenced immediately.
The officers of the Brockport
Agricultural Society are busily engaged in preparing an excellent programme
for the three days' exhibition in this village.
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GENESEE
The Union Free School will open on September 7th. Prof. WHITENECK is the
principal, with Miss Minnie TOOLE and Miss RAMSON as assistants.
The employees and the reporters of the Livingston Democrat are holding
their annual picnic at Long Point, Conesus lake to-day.
Miss Verna CHAPIN of this place, a graduate of the Normal, has accepted a
position in a school at Aspen, Pitkin county, Col.
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NUNDA
The farmers' picnic held north of this place was largely attended by
residents of Nunda and vicinity. The Ladies' Cornet Band of Dalton
furnished music.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary CHIZLETT was conducted by Rev. H. M. BROWN of
Aurora at the Episcopal Church Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. The interment was at
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Emory ROCKAFELLOW, aged 24 years, died of quick consumption Tuesday
morning. She had not been well since she suffered an attack of the grip.
Funeral from the Methodist Church Thursday.
The Nunda Cornet Band held a lawn fete Tuesday evening on the grounds of
Mrs. Samuel SWAIN. There was music by the band and also vocal selections.
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PHELPS
R. E. CONNOLLY is enjoying a two weeks' vacation in New York City.
The funeral services of Mrs. Henry CHASE, who died Monday of typhoid
fever, were held from her residence Tuesday, Rev. Mr. HUSON officiating.
The remains were interred in Phelps cemetery.
Ichabod LORD returned from Kalamazoo on Tuesday. His many friends will be
pleased to note that his health is much better than it has been.
Charles BURT has resigned his position in the Phelps shoe factory for a
more lucrative one in Canandaigua. Edgar ROSS will succeed him.
The fat and lean men will cross bats on Redfield common Friday afternoon
and as heretofore the game will prove interesting.
The Redfield Hook and Ladder Company has accepted an invitation to
participate in the Lyons review day exercises on September 3d. It will be
accompanied by the Hydrant Hose Drum Corps of Geneva.
The lawn social held at the Methodist Episcopal Church Wednesday evening
was a success socially as well as financially.
Mrs. A. BARRY of Rochester is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robert
CONNOLLY.
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SCOTTSVILLE
Max HAMILTON and sister, Miss Florence of Rush, Mrs. George STULL of
Rochester, and her brother, Charles BUNNELL of Ionia, Mich., were the
guests of Mrs. N. CARGILL Tuesday afternoon.
James H. KELLY of Garbutt has presented Mrs. Nicholas BRENNAN of Wheatland
a Jersey cow in honor of her recent addition to the town census of three
fine boys. Wheatland feels proud of the triplets and its citizens are
showing their appreciation by numerous testimonials of regard and some
substantial gifts.
Mrs. James McMULLEN and Mrs. Peter VILLAKAT of Buffalo, with their
families, who have been spending several weeks with their father, James
CLARK, returned home yesterday, accompanied by their husbands, who spent
Sunday with them.
Mrs. John ALEXANDER, who was called to Mumford by the serious illness of
her sister, Mrs. Oliver DAWSON, returned home yesterday, reporting a
decided improvement.
A very pleasant picnic was held in James H. KELLY's grove Tuesday by the
Sunday schools of the Baptist Church at Clifton and the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Bugby's Corners. They were accompanied by the Clifton
Cornet Band.
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WARSAW
The Democratic county convention to nominate delegates to the State,
Senatorial and judicial conventions will be held at the court house
Thursday afternoon, August 27th.
Gov. HILL has appointed Chas. L. MORRIS a state land appraiser.
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WATERLOO
The members of Hydrant Hose, No. 5, have invited Norman HOSE of Watkins to
be their guests on review day here, September 11th.
Torrent Hose Co. No. 3 will hold its annual ball at the Academy of Music
on the evening of review day.
A majority of the Waterloo firemen are helping to swell the throng at the
state convention at Herkimer. Two Waterloo teams will contest for running
prizes.
Misses Gracie EVANS of Waupacca, Wis., and Edith LEWIS of Marcellus, N.
Y., are guests of Waterloo friends.
Yans LORENSON was yesterday arrested, tried and fined $10 for beating his
wife while intoxicated.
Edward MILLER, solo trombonist of the Waterloo Cornet Band, will open a
custom tailor shop upstairs in the Furniss block, next west of the city
building, next week.
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WILSON
Miss Alice MERRITT, a teacher in the high school at Los Angeles, Cal.,
leaves for that city next Monday, to resume her duties after spending her
vacation with her parents in this town.
Rev. Dr. STARKLEY, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Washington, D.
C., is the guest of Richard OUGH and family, who are spending the summer
here, and he will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church next Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Ann PATTERSON and son George of Rochester, were visiting friends here
Tuesday.
Editor E. GARRETT of the Bradford, Ont., Witness and his wife, are guests
of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. HUTCHINGS.
Prof. FARRINGTON and family of Toronto are spending a short vacation with
Mrs. Sarah TABOR on Lake street.
Justice BARGAR sentenced a tramp, who was arrested by Constable CARVER
yesterday, to thirty days in the county jail.
Lawyer A. A. BRADLEY and family and Mrs. E. VICARY and son, are spending a
week or two at the home of J. BRISTELL.
The basket social and entertainment Tuesday evening under the auspices of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church was well patronized and
increased their finances by over $42.
Eel spearing by torchlight is a pastime indulged in lately by a number of
piscatorial devotees.
The case of George WILKINSON vs. Thomas McCOLLUM, for damages arising from
an alleged breach of contract on a purchase of stock, was tried yesterday
before Justice BARGAR, with T. U. PARSONS counsel for plaintiff, and R.
McCRACKEN of Ramsonville counsel for defendant. The justice reserved his
decision.
A large party arrived here from Suspension Bridge yesterday morning on the
annual excursion of Acctive Hose Co., No. 3, to Lake Island Park. About 1
p.m. the Eurydice arrived from Toronto with several hundred on board, and
people kept arriving from the country and from the trains until there were
several thousand on the grounds in the afternoon.
Mrs. E. BUSH of Rochester is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S.
BURNETTE.
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KROLL - MEYER
John KROLL and Miss Mary MEYER were united in marriage Wednesday
evening at the Lutheran Concordia Church by Rev. C. N. CONRAD. Misses
Emily BYDECK, Augusta HANON and Anna MOSS were bridesmaids and Fred MEYER
and Herman SEILS, groomsmen, and Joseph WALLERN, best man. A large
number of invited guests attended the reception held after the ceremony at
the home of the bride on Wilder street. The Heddie Orchestra serenaded the
party.
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KILLED BY A THRESHING MACHINE
Spencerport, Aug. 20 - A young man by the name of Charles HOUGH of Parma
met with a fatal accident yesterday afternoon. L. G. BRADSHAW, who runs a
threshing machine, was threshing on the farm of Mr. KETTENBURG, about a
mile north of the Ridge Road. Young HOUGH stood upon the separator
assisting the feeder, when, making a misstep, he was drawn into the
machine by the cylinder. The engine was stopped as soon as possible, but
when taken out one leg was so badly lacerated and torn that he lived only
a short time, dying about ten minutes after Dr. UDELL of this place
reached him.
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OGDEN DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
The Democratic electors of the town of Ogden met in caucus yesterday and
elected the following delegates to the conventions when called:
County district convention, Robert GUNDRY, J. C. PEIRCE, James RICH, Jr.,
James BOUGHTON, Frank WANSEY; county convention, A. N. BARKER, James
PARMELEE, Will FLAGG, Flagg SMITH, A. F. WEBSTER; Senatorial, L. S.
NICHOLS, Vincent FOWLER, L. S. WANSEY; Assembly, E. W. FULLER, Heman RICH,
Louis OSMUN, Frank LAWSON, Michael BRUTON. In the event of a judiciary
convention being called the town committee were empowered to appoint the
delegates. The district delegates are favorable to the election of Mr.
FLECKENSTEIN as State committeeman. This was the first Democratic caucus
in the western district.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
--Emma S. ANTON, aged 31, died last night at her residence in Gates.
--Maria STIFTER died yesterday at 190 Oak street, aged 2 months.
--Harry FERSTER, an infant, died yesterday at 59 Cottage street.
--Sarah L. VAN RYNE died yesterday at 121 Whitney street, aged 8 months.
The funeral was held this morning.
--Arthur STANLEY, infant son of William T. and Minnie WILSON, died this
morning at the residence, 17 Benton street, aged 3 months. Funeral
Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the house.
--John GINTER died suddenly Tuesday
morning at his residence, 104 Whitney street, aged 74 years. Heart disease
is supposed to have caused his death. Coroner KLEINDIENST granted a
certificate of death.
--Mary, wife of Jeremiah NEGELTY, died yesterday afternoon at the family
residence in West Brighton, aged 30 years. The funeral services will
be held at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning from the house and at 9 o'clock at
St. Mary's Church.
--John FOX, aged 76 years, died last night at 402 Central avenue. Mr.
FOX was born in Chili and moved to this city one year ago. He leaves
five children, Frank, Keron, William, Martha and Winfred. The funeral
services will be held to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock from the house and at
10 o'clock from the church in Chili.
--Mrs. Eliza COLE died this morning at the residence of her granddaughter,
Mr. B. LONG, 286 South avenue, aged 82 years. Deceased leaves one
daughter, Mrs. FARNHAM of Wellsville, N.Y. The funeral will take
place from the house at half past 1 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The
interment will be at East Mendon.
PERSONAL
--Miss Mamie E. O'MALLEY of Geneva is a guest of the Misses KENNEDY of 308
North St. Paul street.
--Col. R. H. SCHOOLEY and wife are at the Crosman House, Thousand Islands,
for a few days.
--Miss Minnie VAN VECHTON is
spending two weeks at Kingston and the Thousand Islands.
--Miss Maude CURTIS of Syracuse is
passing a few days with friends at 16 Orange street.
--John B. O'HARA, editor of the
Western Electrician, is in the city visiting his old friends.
--General BRINKER and a party of
twenty-five or thirty friends left this morning for Clayton on the 9:50
train on the R., W. & O.
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EDWARD V. QUIRK'S DEATH
Edward V. QUIRK, son of John QUIRK
of Sanborn, N. Y., died at the residence of his brother, J. J. QUIRK, No.
177 Clifton street, this city, yesterday morning, of inflamation of the
bowels. He was born in Sanborn, Niagara county, September 1st, 1834. He
leaves a father, mother, two sisters and two brothers. He was in the employ
of the New York Central in this city at the time of his death. Funeral
services will be held to-morrow morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Emaculate
Conception Church. After the services the remains will be taken to
Suspension Bridge, where the interment will take place.
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IN POLICE COURT
Men and Women Charged With Various Small Offenses
The docket was light in Justice KEELER's court, this morning, and much of
the judge's time was taken up in issuing warrants and other routine
business.
Thomas GREGG, charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined
$5 for his offense.
William E. THOMPSON and Matthew RYAN were accused of being involved in a
fight. RYAN said the other man had an old grudge against him followed him
out from a West main street saloon and struck him. THOMPSON told a
different story. RYAN was fined $10 and THOMPSON was paroled. "That's
the best thing you ever done, Judge," observed one of the spectators,
whereat Officer LAUER rapped sternly for order.
Josephine GRASS of Alphonse street was accused of calling her neighbor,
Mrs. WILE, indecent names and also of throwing stones against the
neighbor's house. Mrs. GRASS defended herself in her native tongue,
indulging in some reflection on her neighbor's witnesses. Both women
brought other women to prove their statements. Mrs. GRASS was finally
discharged.
John DUNCAN was charged with being drunk and calling people names. It was
another battle between neighboring families and the case was finally
postponed until 9:30 o'clock to-morrow morning to secure additional
witnesses.
Frank PASCH was sentenced to the Monroe county penitentiary for thirty
days for petty thieving.
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IN MEMORY OF E. B. CHACE
At a recent meeting of the directors of the Rochester Driving Park
Association, the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, This body has learned with deep
regret of the death of Emory B. CHACE in London, long one of the directors
of this Association; it is
Resolved, That we, the directors of this
association, as assembled together desire in this manner to express our
appreciation of his genial qualities and sterling integrity during his
connection with us as a member of our body; That by his straight-forward
uprightness he had been of great service to this association, and had
commended himself to each one of us; That we extend our sincere sympathy
to his family and surviving relatives in the great affliction that his
loss has brought to them;
That the secretary of this body is directed
to spread these resolutions upon the minutes of this association and that
a copy of the same be sent to his widow; and that they be published in the
daily papers of this city.
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LYONS
Mrs. Mary O'FINGER died at her home on Catherine street in this village
yesterday afternoon of dropsy. Deceased was about 75 years of age and has
always been a resident of Lyons. The funeral will be held from the
Lutheran Church to-morrow afternoon, Rev. TIMM officiating.
Rev. Peter EWALT, son of Peter EWALT of this
village, will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening.
The Andes base ball nine defeated the Clyde team
in the latter village yesterday by a score of 21 to 18.
The annual midsummer shoot of the Spencer
Sportsmans' Club of this village will be held at the organization's
grounds to-morrow.
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--There was an informal discussion of the public morgue question in the
city clerk's office last evening by Ald. CALIHAN, Coroner KLEINDIENST. Dr.
REMINGTON and Messenger JANES. The meeting adjourned until information can
be obtained by letter relative to morgues in other cities.
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A SUDDEN DEATH
Medical examination showed that the death of Jacob KALEPSKY, who died
suddenly on Monday, was caused by a severe fracture of the skull. KALEPSKY
was unconscious of the serious nature of the injury. He fell from a
scaffold on Monday morning striking his head upon a stone, but suffered no
great pain or inconvenience from his fall. He was about his business
during the day, and his death was without warning.
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MADE WAY WITH RAILROAD IRON
While Detectives La POINTE and DUKELOW were walking along State street,
near Brown, this morning, they noticed two boys with a hand-cart
containing a quantity of railroad iron. The boys saw the officers and ran,
leaving the iron behind them. It was brought to the police station and
consists of spikes and other articles.
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ITEMS IN BRIEF
--E. G. Marshall Post Woman's Relief Corps' regular meeting this evening.
--The next meeting of the board of trustees of the Chamber of Commerce
will be held Monday evening, September 7th.
--When the new generators in the power house have been fully tested, the
electric cars will begin running on North St. Paul street.
--The coroner's jury in the case of John O'HEARN, killed on the elevated
tracks Sunday night, rendered a verdict of accidental death.
--Among the matters to be considered by the Board of Health this evening
is the abatement of the nuisance caused by the keeping of cows in the
northern part of the city.
--Last evening, at their club rooms, Division No. 1, A. O. H., partook of
a banquet provided by their newly married brother, Thomas B. MOONEY. The
occasion was a very enjoyable one.
--A special Erie train of ten passenger cars brought many people from
Dansville, Mount Morris and Geneseo into the city this morning to attend
the St. Bernard's Seminary dedication.
--This morning it was reported at the City Hospital that the condition of
Timothy KATZENBERGER, who was seriously injured Tuesday, by a falling beam
from the new Sibley, Lindsay & Curr building, was much improved.
--The many friends of the Rev. Dr. BENHAM, principal of Genesee Wesleyan
Seminary, will be pleased to learn that he will occupy the pulpit of
Asbury Church, next Sunday. Dr. BENHAM was a former pastor of Asbury and
much beloved by all.
--Delegates to the department encampment have been elected by the George
B. Force Command as follows: F. S. OSBORN, (didn't get the rest)
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SERENADED BY INDIANS
Chief WILLIAMS' Indian band serenaded the Union office this morning. The
band includes twenty-five warriors from Dakota, among whom are two princes
of the tribe and two chiefs of the famous Indian police. The Indians are
giving daily exhibitions at the Sea Breeze, under the management of J. D.
SCOTT. There will be ghost dances and lacrosse games to-day and to-morrow,
and the burning of a log cabin Saturday and Sunday. A free concert is
given each evening in the pavilion.
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DEATH OF MISS JENNIE A. HALSTEAD
Information has been received of Miss Jennie A. HALSTEAD at her home in
Brooklyn, N. Y., at noon Tuesday last. Miss HALSTEAD has many friends in
Rochester, who will be pained to hear this sad news. She is pleasantly
remembered as having been associated for a year with Miss POND in
gymnasium instruction for ladies, in which work she was very successful.
While here she was prominent in church relations, being connected with the
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
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THE WRESTLING MATCH
LEONARD and ROEBER wrestle to-night at the Bijou Theater for $100 a side,
best two in three. The first bout will be catch-as-catch-can and the
second Greco-Roman. Should a third bout be necessary, the style will be
settled by tossing a coin. LEONARD arrived in the city last night. He is
in good condition and fit, as he says, to "wrestle for his
life." ROEBER also is in good condition and seems confident that he
will win the match.
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BRANCH 93, C. M. B. A.
The annual picnic of Branch 93, C. M. B. A., held at Sea Breeze yesterday,
was very largely attended. Prizes were awarded in the field sports as
follows: Foot race for girls under 15 years of age; first prize, jacket
won by Addie HEALY; second prize, pair of shoes, by Gertie REDDINGTON;
boys' race, 100 yards; first prize, suit of clothes, won by T. F. HEALY;
second prize, suit of clothes, by Angelo SULLIVAN; ladies' free-for-all,
100 yards race; first prize, pair of shoes, won by Miss O'LEARY; second
prize, pair of shoes, by Miss EMBLOW; free-for-all foot race, 100 yards;
prize, a pocket-knife, won by William G. NAYLOR of Lyons; fat men's race;
prize, case of wine, won by John T. REDDINGTON; 100 yards dash; prize,
gold medal. won by Daniel BURNS. A ball game between the Cogar and
Hennigan nines resulted in a score of 6 to 3 in favor of the former;
batteries, Cogar and Relyea, Hennigan and Toohey.
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