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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mon May 18, 1891
 
MORTUARY MATTERS
 
--Mary A., wife of William RANKIN, died last evening at No. 258 Smith street, aged 30 years.
 
--Aloise JOSSERER died at the family residence, corner of Bronson and Jefferson avenues, on Saturday morning, aged 69 years.
 
--Willie, infant son of Valentine and Henrietta SCHAEFFER, died yesterday at the residence of his parents, No. 269 St. Joseph street.
 
--The funeral of Frederick SCHLEGEL will take place from the family residence on South avenue this afternoon at 2 o'clock and from the German Lutheran Church on Grove street at 2:30 o'clock.
 
--Mrs. Marian C. CLEMENTS died at the family residence, No. 196 West avenue Saturday morning, aged 51 years. She had been in ill health for nearly a year. She leaves besides her husband, two sons, Fred L. and William W. CLEMENTS and one daughter, Miss Jennie E. CLEMENTS.
 
--Frances E., wife of J. E. BURROUGHS, ticket agent at the Central-Hudson station, died last evening of pneumonia at Yonkers after a brief illness. Mrs. BURROUGHS was attacked by the fatal disease while visiting friends in that city. Mr. and Mrs. BURROUGHS had been married less than a year. Mrs. BURROUGHS was a member of the choir at the Church of Our Lady of Victory, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends by whom the announcement of her sudden death will be received with grief.
 
--The funeral of the late Sherman GREGG, the well-known photographer, will take place from his late residence, No. 44 Alexander street, this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, the Rev. A. S. CRAPSEY officiating. Mr. GREGG was born in Dunkirk, N. Y., and when a young man he enlisted for the war at the first call for troops and served in the cavalry for four years. He was promoted to first lieutenant for gallant service, and amongst his old comrades he was known as an officer of dash and daring, which, had he remained longer in the service, would have gained for him high rank and reputation, as a cavalry officer. He was discharged October 20, 1864. Returning to this city he began business as a photographer, illness compelling him about six months ago to retire. He married in 1866, Miss Agnes SMITH of this city and leaves, besides his wife, a daughter, Miss Lottie M. GREGG and a son, Harry W. GREGG, of Omaha, Neb., also his mother and a brother, Andrew J. GREGG, of Vienna, Ont., survive him.
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DIED
 
BAUER - In this city, May 16, 1891, Oscar J. W., youngest son of John A. BAUER, aged 12 years.
-Funeral at the residence, No. 1 Wilder street, this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 
GREGG - At his late residence, No. 44 Alexander street, May 15, 1891, Sherman GREGG, aged 55 years.
-Funeral at the house this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
 
HURD - Friday, May 15, 1891, Dr. Edwin H. HURD, aged 66 years.
-Funeral at No. 41 Sophia street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 
KINZEL - At the family residence, No. 36 Hickory street, Saturday morning, May 16, 1891, Christina, wife of William KINZEL, aged 59 years and 7 months.
-Funeral at the house this afternoon at 1:45 o'clock and from St. Andrew's Church at 2.
 
RANKIN - At No. 258 Smith street, Saturday, May 16, 1891, Mary A., wife of William RANKIN, aged 30 years.
-Funeral at No. 116 Ambrose street to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 
CLEMENTS - Members of Ideal Union No. 592, are hereby notified of the death of Sister Marian C. CLEMENTS, and are requested to be present at the funeral services this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Epiphany Church.
                       W. C. HADLEY, President.
                       N. ALLEN, Secretary.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue May 19, 1891
 
MONROE
 
Accident to Ex-Postmaster Jones of Penfield - Items of Interest
 
--There was a heavy frost in Pittsford on Sunday morning.
 
--Mr. and Mrs. Addison WHITE will remove from Pittsford to Rochester to-day.
 
--The condition of Mrs. Richard SMITH, of Scottsville, remains about the same.
 
--It was Jacob KLINCK and not Jacob SHOEN, of Henrietta, whose leg was broken.
 
--Miss Edith PERRY, of Pittsford, is alarmingly ill with inflammatory rheumatism.
 
--Colonel L. S. MAY and his grandson, Harry MAY, left yesterday for Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
 
--The Y. P. S. C. E. will hold a social at the Baptist parsonage in Penfield Thursday evening.
 
--Mrs. WHITE, of Pittsford, returned Saturday from Clifton Springs in quite improved health.
 
--Misses Jessie and Ranney McVEAN, of New York, formerly of Scottsville, are at home for a brief visit.
 
--St. Luke's Guild, of Fairport, will hold a strawberry and ice-cream festival at the home of Mrs. DOWNER Thursday evening.
 
--The committee having in charge the exercises of Decoration Day in Pittsford met on Saturday evening and arranged a programme. Rev. Mr. WALTERS, the Congregational clergyman at Fairport, a member of the G. A. R., will be invited to deliver the address.
 
--The Ladies' Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church at Scottsville will meet at the residence of George V. HAHN to-morrow afternoon.
 
--The Normal nine and the Free Academy Club of Rochester will play a matched game of ball Saturday afternoon on the fair grounds at Brockport.
 
--The Ladies' Mission Society of the Pittsford Methodist Church will meet to-morrow afternoon at Mrs. HAISCHER'S, in the north part of the town.
 
--The German-Fifth Opera Company, of Rochester, will give a Wagner-Liszt entertainment at Eldridge's Hall in Penfield, next Saturday evening.
 
--Rev. F. WATERS and Charles CASE, of Fairport, are in Brooklyn this week, attending the annual meeting of the General Congregational Association.
 
--Mrs. Christie STEWART, of Mumford, is slowly growing weaker. Pneumonia has set in and there is no hope of her recovery. Mrs. William BALL is convalescing from a severe attack of pneumonia.
 
--Cherry trees in Fairport bloom full and some already begin to show tiny cherries. Apple trees also are white with blossoms, though there are some indications of injury by worms.
 
--A fine collection of Japanese curiosities is to be shown in Fairport this week by Dr. A. D. KELSEY, of Japan. Dr. KELSEY has made this collection during his residence of years as a missionary in Japan.
 
--J. W. JONES, late postmaster of Penfield, met with a serious accident Saturday. He was driving and leading a colt behind the buggy. The horse started suddenly and the colt pulled Mr. JONES out over the back of the seat, breaking his collar bone and two ribs.
 
--The funeral of Marvin KINGSLEY, of Mumford, was held at his late residence Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. A. LAWRENCE, of the United Presbyterian Church, officiated. Mr. KINGSLEY died of typhoid pneumonia, aged 44. He leaves a young wife and three children.
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WYOMING
 
--A Congregational church was organized at Rock Glen last week with fourteen members. The meeting for organization was held at the residence of Charles McMULLEN, and the exercises were conducted by Rev. Lemuel JONES, of Syracuse, and Rev. W. A. HOBBS, of Warsaw.
 
--Frank STEDMAN, of Bennington, will run for the Democratic nomination for Assembly this fall. He is a farmer and resides five miles southwest of Attica. He is a second cousin to Governor HILL. He served as supervisor to his town and is at present one of the justices of the peace.
 
--Mrs. Eleanor VAN LIEW, of Warsaw, widow of the late E. P. VAN LIEW, died Sunday evening, aged 80. The funeral will be held this afternoon. Mrs. VAN LIEW is survived by three children, Mrs. Elsa PIKE, Misses Velona and Alida VAN LIEW. She was born in Gainesville and her entire life spent in that town and Warsaw.
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NIAGARA
 
Recent Deaths Throughout the County-
Attempted Suicide
 
--The county teachers spring meeting will be held at Ramsonville next Saturday and a fine programme has been arranged.
 
--Thomas REASON, aged about 50, of Lockport attempted to commit suicide Sunday night by taking paris green. Drs. BICKFORD and COSFORD were called and saved his life. The cause for the act was family troubles.
 
--Kate OLIVER, of Middleport, daughter of Bruce OLIVER, was buried at Lockport yesterday. She died of typhoid fever at the home of her uncle in that city, where she was visiting. She was prominently connected with the Methodist Church at Middleport and a large delegation of the Epworth League and Sunday-school was present. Her brother, George OLIVER, of Rochester is ill there of the same disease and does not know of his sister's death.
 
--A large number of deaths have occurred recently in the county. They include Mrs. Emma E. WRIGHT, aged 40, of Newfane; Benjamin S. MOORE, aged 83, of Olcott; Curtis J. BROWN, aged 16, of East Wilson; Courtland ROUSE, aged 83, of Lockport, and old veteran; John H. WARREN, aged 29, of Pendleton; Charles HOWE, aged 81, of Pekin; Jacob FOLAND, of Canastota, aged 91, father of Mrs. Angelica DENNIS, of East Wilson; Florence CAMPBELL, of Battle Creek, Mich., formerly of this county; Mary Adaline WILCOX, aged 79, of Ottokee, O., formerly of Gasport.
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STEUBEN
 
--William FOSTER, of Hornellsville, has been granted a pension of $12 per month, with $100 back pay.
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ORLEANS
 
--Rev. Mr. FENNER, lately graduated from the Auburn Theological Seminary, has been called to the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church at Holley.
 
--A tennis club has been organized at Holley, with the following officers: President, Dr. A. W. DAVISSON; secretary, A. G. SOUTHWORTH; treasurer, Bert W. ROBB. The court is being laid out on John DOWN's premises, on Main street.
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WAYNE
 
Rochester Men Charged With Committing a Burglary at Lyons
 
--A Union Sunday-school was organized at Washington last Sunday. C. D. GAYLORD was elected superintendent.
 
--J. E. HOWARD, of Clyde, won the gold badge, and William H. HOWARD, of Rose, the silver one at the shooting contest of the Clyde Gun Club Friday afternoon.
 
--The Graham House and the Hotel Price, at Lyons, will be sold at public auction at the Court House in that village Friday morning, the former under a mortgage foreclosure.
 
--The house of Mrs. Charles T. ENNIS, on High street at Lyons, caught fire yesterday afternoon from a defective chimney. The fire was extinguished before any very great damage was done.
 
--To-morrow evening the ladies of the Clyde Presbyterian Church will give a conundrum supper in the church parlors. The bill of fare is unique, and the majority of the dishes will set people to guessing what they are.
 
--Three commissioners have been appointed by Judge COWLES to lay out a new street in Sodus village, from Main street through the swamp to David PARSON's house. They are: Theodore BARTON, Joseph SHAW and William MILES, Sr.
 
--The Lyons Cycling Club now numbers thirty-one wheels, four of the high and twenty-seven of the safety pattern. It is probable that a number of ladies will ask admittance to the privileges of that organization before the month is out.
 
--In the Supreme Court as Lyons yesterday the case of Albert R. HALSTED against Rosetta M. IRISH was referred to H. R. DURFEE. In the case of Joseph C. MYERS against Henry BRINKER and Andrew ICHEN, judgment for $113. 75 was awarded by default.
 
--The case of George LUMBERT, the self-confessed parricide of Rose, was brought before the Grand Jury at Lyons yesterday morning. The bloody axe, billet of fire wood, broom and clothes were exhibited to the jury, and a number of witnesses from Rose were examined.
 
--Call has been made by C. K. KNAPP, president of Sodus Academy Alumni Association, for members to meet at J. D. DINGMAN's residence to perfect arrangements for commencement week, June 18th, Clara BETTYS, of Sodus Graded School, has been appointed prophetess.
 
--On Friday occurred the death of Gilbert TRIPP, one of Sodus' oldest and most respected citizens. He was born in 1808. He followed the sea for twenty years as a whaler, retiring to farm life in his later years. He leaves six children, Walter, Theodore, Henry, George and Laura, of Sodus, and Samuel, of Michigan. Funeral this afternoon at the house.
 
--The three-year-old son of Rev. W. R. HOWELL, of South Butler, had a narrow escape from death Sunday evening. Mrs. HOWELL is ill from the effects of a fall, and some quieting powders which were left by the doctor were laid on a table. The youngster took two of them, and told his mother that he was not sick, but had taken some medicine. Mr. HOWELL was summoned from the church, and also Dr. W. Y. COPPERNOLL, and by prompt action serious effect of the poison was counteracted.
 
--The annual report of the Clyde Methodist Sunday-school contains the following: Membership, 407; amount raised during the past year, $269; books in the library, 360. The Clyde Methodist Church was organized in 1824, and from and including 1833 there have been thirty-four pastors. There are no records to be found of the church from 1824 to 1833, and Sunday-school records only date back to 1852, since which time there have been eleven superintendents, the present superintendent, J. W. HINMAN, of the Briggs National bank, having officiated as such since 1872, and with a fair prospect of remaining in office during his life-time.
 
--The examination of Joseph PUNCH and Frank OLDFIELD, both of Rochester, charged with burglarizing Edward DWYER's saloon on Geneva street in Lyons on the night of May 4th, was called before Police Justice George CARVER at Lyons yesterday morning. PUNCH pleaded not guilty, and asked for an adjournment until Tuesday, May 26th, which was granted. OLDFIELD entered a plea of not guilty and was examined. He stated (didn't get the rest).
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Charles D. BUTTON died at the City Hospital last Sunday.
 
--John MEYER died yesterday morning at his residence, No. 192 Jefferson avenue, aged 69 years.
 
--Samuel B. KELLOGG died yesterday morning at his residence, No. 188 Oak street, aged 66 years.
 
--The funeral of Oscar BAUER took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by his companion of the Band of Honor from No. 17 school, at which he was a pupil. His father was formerly a fireman on the Central, and Mathew Erhardt, the veteran engineer, is his grandfather.
 
--The funeral of Frederick SCHLEGEL, the florist, took place yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Lutheran Church on Grove street. The floral tributes were the most profuse seen at any funeral in this city in some time. The bearers were: Jacob TRAUGOTT, Nicholas BERGMAN, Michael SCHLEGEL, John ROHR, F. C. SEITZ and Jacob KOERNER.
 
--The funeral of the late Dr. Edwin H. HURD took place from the residence on Sophia street yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Long before the hour for the funeral the house was thronged by friends, drawn thither to pay their last respects to the deceased. The casket was strewn with roses, and at its head rested a shield of flowers from the Homeopathic Hospital. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. A. STEWART and Rev. Henry E. ROBBINS. The bearers were: Drs. H. M. DAYFOOT, J. M. LEE, Charles R. SUMNER, T. C. WHITE, T. D. SPENCER and R. A. ADAMS.
 
--The funeral of Sherman GREGG took place from his late residence, No. 44 Alexander street, at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Long before the time set for the funeral the house was thronged by relatives and friends. Many beautiful floral emblems testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Rev. A. S. CRAPSEY read the beautiful service of the Episcopal church, and a quartette, composed of Messrs. RYAN, WALTON, BOTTUM and LEARNED, sang "Lead, Kindly Light," by Buck, and "I Would Not Live Alway," by Koschat, as well as an appropriate selection at the grave. The bearers were George A. SABEY, John C. McQUATTERS, John WILSON, F. E. PEAKE, Robert SALTER and Frank L. HEWITT. The remains were interred in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed May 20 1891
 
ONTARIO
 
Appropriation Voted at Geneva's Annual Village Tax Meeting
 
The annual tax meeting of the village of Geneva was held at the Linden Opera House yesterday morning. It was one of the most largely attended ever held. President ATTWOOD being absent from home, Hon. D. B. BACKENSTOSE was elected chairman. The report of the present standing of the village shows a balance on hand of $3,309.21. It was voted to employ $1,800 of this in paying for the culvert built on Exchange street last year, and $850 to pay for hose purchased last year, the balance to be returned to unappropriated moneys to meet salaries of police. F. O. MASON, S. W. HOPKINS and Edgar PARKER were appointed a committee to examine the accounts of the clerk and treasurer of the village. Voting on the items in the budget next came up. The item for paving Milton street ($4,000) was voted down; the item for street expenses ($10,000) was reduced to $6,000, and the item for opening Andes street ($2,500) was cut out. The total amount of taxes voted was $23,542.05.
 
--Some time last fall E. and H. G. BEARDSLEY, of Phelps, served an injunction on one of the contractors who were at work on the new railroad which crosses their farm. This action was taken to secure an under passage across the railroad, which runs diagonally through the farm. The matter came up for trial in February and a hearing was had before Judge ADAMS, at Canandaigua, about a week ago. Yesterday the court's decision was handed down, granting all that was desired. Honorable Edwin HICKS and ex-Judge James G. SMITH have been acting as counsel for the BEARDSLEYS.
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NIAGARA
 
A Bitter Fight in Lockport's Common Council - Both Legs Amputated
 
--Martin J. DALE, aged 53, of Gasport, and Mrs. Mary DAVEY, of Lockport, aged 61, mother of Miss Margaret DAVEY, of Rochester, died yesterday.
 
--Asel CARPENTER, Lockport's aged citizen, who has been visiting in Batavia, returned home yesterday. Mrs. CARPENTER will be 104 years old June 12th. He is almost a skeleton, but can hear, see and talk fairly well.
 
--Richard MORTIMER, an aged man, had both legs amputated at Lockport yesterday and was not expected to live. Some time since during a cold spell he slept out of doors all night and both his feet were frozen. Gangreen set in and it was decided to amputate his legs with the hope of saving his life.
 
--Lockport's Common Council is Democratic with the mayor's vote. But that does not create harmony. One of the most bitter fights in the city's history is being carried on between the mayor and Alderman BYRNE, of the Second ward. He is a Democrat and because the mayor won't let him have his choice for superintendent of streets he votes with the Republicans and defeats the mayor's candidates every time. Republican office holders are in the meanwhile enjoying office and salary under a Democratic administration.
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GENESEE
 
--Rev. Mr. PATTERSON, of Canton, will preach in the Universalist Church at Alexander next Sunday. There is a prospect of Mr. POTTERTON being engaged by that society.
 
--Rev. Mr. ADAMS has resigned the pastorate of the Free Methodist Church at Alexander. He has severed his connection with the Free Methodists, and will go to Scottsville to take charge of the Baptist Church of that place.
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MONROE
 
The Brockport Sportsmen's Club Incorporated - Pittsford Paragraphs
 
--Miss PARRY, of Pittsford, is a little better.
--Dr. W. J. HOWE, of Scottsville, is confined to the house with the gripp.
 
--Miss BARRETT, of Pittsford, will give a party this evening at her home north of the village.
 
--Mrs. William BALL, of Mumford has had a relapse. Drs. BYAN and MENZIE have hopes of her recovery.
 
--The Pittsford W. C. T. U. will meet to-morrow at 2:30 o'clock, instead of the usual hour, in order to give more time to the sewing in contemplation.
 
--The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Scottsville, will hold a shoe social at the parsonage Friday evening. An interesting programme will be given.
 
--A telegram was received from Pana, Ill., yesterday, of the death of Chloe, widow of the late Joseph COX, a former well-known resident of Scottsville. The remains will arrive this evening at Caledonia on the Erie road at 8 o'clock. The funeral at the home of Robert GARBUTT, Wheatland, time to be announced hereafter.
 
--The Castalian Literary Society of Penfield held a meeting at their rooms Monday evening. At roll-call, selections were read from Oliver Wendell HOLMES. Miss WARNER read a sketch of his life, and Mrs. FULLER read "A Prologue," Mrs. WILLSON conducted an exercise in pronunciation of French words in common use, and in correction of faultily constructed sentences. Washington IRVING will be the next author.
 
--Certificate of the incorporation of the Brockport Sportsmen's Club was filed in the county clerk's office yesterday. The object of the club is the leasing of land on the lake shore and the erection of club and boat houses. The incorporators are: Fred PALMER, Joseph PEASE, S. A. STAFFORD, W. P. MORGAN, J. H. KINGSBURY, Howard MATTISON, S. D. MORGAN, W. H. MOORE, H. N. JOHNSON, W. B. MANN, W. W. WILCOX and T. S. DEAN.
 
--Charles SPELLMAN of Pittsford, has taken the contract for building, for Henry THORNELL, one of the largest barns in that section; a patent structure called a "hollow" barn. It was promised to be done before harvest time, but indirectly the work is stayed by the forest fires in Pennsylvania, which have precluded the running of lumber trains through the woods. Mr. GEAR, of Pittsford, who was also about to build a barn, is subjected to the same delay in arrival of lumber, and Messrs. WHITLOCKE & CRUMP, of the Pittsford planing mill, find themselves sorely embarrassed because of the same reason.
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WYOMING
 
Malarial Fever Prevalent at Portage -
Fish Dying in Wolf Creek
 
--S. D. PHILLIPS of Perry, has decided to rebuild his livery barns which were recently destroyed by fire.
 
--Many at Perry Center are very ill with the measles, a number of people having the disease a second time.
 
--Mrs. George W. TOWNSEND, of Buffalo, will speak at Y. M. C. A. Hall in Warsaw to-morrow afternoon on "Women's Work."
 
--Extensive repairs and changes are to be at once made to the interior of the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches at Warsaw.
 
--McNair Hose Company, of Warsaw, did effective work at the Perry fire and the members were highly commended for their gentlemanly conduct.
 
--The alumni of Perry Academy has decided to hold a banquet at the Hotel Walker, Silver Lake, closing with a boatride, commencement week.
 
--A change of American Express Company agents has taken place at Attica, by the resignation of George E. FAUTH, and the appointment of James D. EVANS.
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SENECA
 
Newsy Paragraphs Reported by Special Correspondents
 
--The continued drouth is drying up the water supply in wells and cisterns at Seneca Falls.
 
--Grass, oats and many other crops are suffering much damage in Seneca county from the dry weather.
 
--Hon. William C. HAZLETON, of Ovid, will hold a term of Surrogate and County Court at Seneca Falls to-day.
 
--The eight contestants for the Demarest silver medal will declaim at the Waterloo Methodist Episcopal Church next Friday evening.
 
--The "Mikados" of Syracuse and the Seneca Falls base ball team will play at Lawrence Park, Seneca Falls, next Saturday afternoon.
 
--Horace N. RUMSEY, of Seneca Falls, has accepted a position with the house of Rumsey & Co., of New York, and started last night for that city.
 
--Only three civil cases have been noticed for trial at the Ovid term of County Court, beginning June 2d. They are HARTRANFT against PLUMMER, BARLOW against EMERY, and HIBBARD against STOUT.
 
--A number of Waterloo young gentlemen will give a select May party at the Academy of Music May 28th. Invitations will not be transferable. Astrello's Harp Orchestra will furnish the music.
 
--George C. WATSON, a prominent young farmer of Galen, has accepted a position at the experiment farm of Cornell University. He is a graduate of that university. He will begin his duties about June 1st.
 
--On Sunday a letter was read in the Waterloo Presbyterian Church from Rev. Gilbert C. HUNTINGTON, of Brush, Col. He was reared in Waterloo and is now pastor of a new church society at Brush. The Sunday-school teachers voted $25 from their fund to assist Mr. HUNTINGTON in finishing his church building and an offering from the congregation will be solicited next Sunday morning.
 
--Cayuga Lake Park is being improved and made especially attractive. The bar will be removed from its present conspicuous lake front and placed in the rooms at the west end. Mr. DIETER, the new lessee, is engaged with a large force of men, in charge of A. N. MAXSON, in making the changes.
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MORTUARY MATTERS
 
Death of David DICKEY -
Other Deaths and Funeral Announcements
 
David DICKEY died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, No. 4 Centre park. He had been in ill health for several months and his death resulted from a complication of diseases.
     The death of David DICKEY, or "Deacon" DICKEY as he was affectionately known to two generations of Brick Church people closes a career that for more than half a century had been devoted to Christian labor in this city and vicinity. Dr. DICKEY was never a deacon of the church with whose early history he had been so intimately connected, but had served as an elder since 1838.
     Mr. DICKEY was born in Columbus, Chenango county, September 12, 1802. He early manifested a marked religious character and at the age of seventeen became a member of the church in his native town. He came to Rochester in 1831 and at the following communion joined the Brick Church by letter. September 29, 1833, he was appointed elder of the church. He was licensed to preach in 1851. He engaged in business with Nathaniel B. MERRICK on State street. The firm was prosperous, but after several years Mr. DICKEY retired from active business life in order to devote his time more fully to the work of the Bethel society, in which he was deeply interested. The Erie canal was then the greatest thoroughfare across the state and Mr. DICKEY was assigned to Missionary work among the boatmen. He acted as a colporteur for the American Bible Society and would preach wherever he could collect an audience. He soon became a familiar figure along the canal, and his unselfish devotion to his work made him respected and beloved by the rough class of men with whom he associated.
     In 1835 Mr. DICKEY was made clerk of sessions of the Brick Church. This position he retained until his recent illness. He was also active in the establishment of mission Sunday-schools throughout the city and did much to extend the influence of the church for which he so ardently labored. His life was an example of Christian devotion and patient effort for the good of his fellow men.
     Mr. DICKEY was married in 1825, to Miss Minerva WILCOX, of Madison, Madison county. In 1875, the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. DICKEY's marriage occurred and the members of the Brick Church united in celebrating the golden wedding.
    Mrs. DICKEY died two years later. To the time of his death Mr. DICKEY retained an ardent interest in the church in which he had worshipped for nearly sixty years. He attended service for the last time on April 17th last.
     The funeral will be at the Brick Church at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
                                                 ANNOUNCEMENTS
--Mary STROTHERS, aged 36 years, died last Monday morning at her residence, No. 15 Harvard street.
 
--May Chloe, widow of the late Joseph COX, of Scottsville, died yesterday at Pana, Ill., aged 84 years.
 
--Clara G. BICKFORD, died last night at the residence pf her brother, A. E. BICKFORD, No. 61 Linden street, aged 22 years.
 
--Augusta, daughter of Frederick and Mary SCHMIDT, died last Monday at the family residence, No. 55 Pennsylvania avenue, aged 14 years.
 
--Mrs. Anna Maria SCHAEFER died yesterday at her residence, No. 145 St. Joseph street, aged 79 years. Notice of the funeral will be published hereafter.
 
--Leo Louis, son of Joseph and Cady RENNER, aged 18 years, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 7 Wolf Park. The funeral will be held this morning at the Church of the Holy Family.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. J. Edmund BURROUGHS will be held at 8:30 this morning from the residence of her parents, No. 87 Prince street, and at 9 o'clock from the Church of Our Lady of Victory, on Pleasant street.
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DIED
 
COX - At Pana, Ill., May 19, 1891, Chloe, widow of the late Joseph COX, of Scottsville, aged 84 years.
 
RENNER - At the family residence, No. 7 Wolf Park, Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 1891, Leo Louis, son of Joseph and Cady RENNER, aged 18 months.
-Funeral to-morrow morning at Holy Family Church.
 
SCHAEFER - At her late residence, No. 145 St. Joseph street, May 19, 1891, Mrs. Anna Maria SCHAEFER, aged 79 years.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Fri May 22, 1891
 
FLOATING IN THE CANAL
 
The body of a Man Discovered This Morning
Coroner Graham Notified, But the Remains Could Not Be Found
When He Reached the Place Where They Had Been Seen -
Efforts at Identification.
 
The man in charge of lock 65 on the canal, near the eastern widewaters, at 8 o'clock this morning discovered the body of a man floating in the water. A boat had just passed through the lock. Word was sent to Coroner GRAHAM, but when the coroner, accompanied by Undertaker ROSSENBACH, reached the scene the body had disappeared, the lock-tender having neglected to secure it to the bank. Coroner GRAHAM immediately began dragging for the body.
     Several other persons besides the lock-tender distinctly saw the body and while some say it was that of a well-dressed man others express the opinion that it was evidently the body of a laboring man.
     It is possible the body may be that of Clement BOENICH, who left his house on Hudson park on the 3d of April, telling his wife he intended to commit suicide. BOENICH also left letters to several friends, bidding them good-bye, and saying he intended to commit suicide by drowning. He was an agent for the Metropolitan insurance Company and left a wife and eight children. It will be remembered that when the body of Frederick KASTNER of 171 German street was found at the bay three weeks ago, it was at first supposed that it was that of the missing BOENICH.
     It is also thought the body may be that of John BURLEY who, the coroner was informed, was seen walking along the bank of the canal at an early hour this morning in an intoxicated condition and has not been seen since. The supposition is that he accidentally fell into the water. BURLEY has a wife and seven or eight children, and his home is one mile east of the village of Brighton.
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ALDERMANIC AFFAIRS
 
Meetings of Committees and Republican Caucus
 
Tuesday evening next the Common Council's special committee on North St. Paul street assessment will meet in the city attorney's office. All persons interested are invited to be present.
     At 3 p.m. Monday the Council's Finance Committee will hold a meeting to act on the monthly finance budget.
     The Republican aldermen will hold another caucus Tuesday afternoon, when an attempt will again be made to select a fire marshal. At the last caucus William J. BLACKALL and John A. P. WALTER exhibited about equal strength, one receiving as high as six votes on some ballots and the other getting as many on other ballots. Scattering votes were cast for other candidates on a number of the ballots. Eight votes are necessary to a choice.
     Tuesday evening the Council will meet to pass the finance budget. If the Republican alderman succeed in agreeing on a fire marshal they will make the appointment at this meeting.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Julia BOWKER died yesterday afternoon in Gates, aged 39 years. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Gates Presbyterian Church.
 
--Funeral services of Joseph HAFNER will take place at 9:15 a.m., to-morrow, from St. Michael's Church.
 
--Edgar B. HAMILTON died this morning at the family residence, 370 Exchange street. The deceased was a tallman at the Erie freight house.
 
--The funeral of the late Katie DONOVAN will take place from the residence of Thos. FOLEY, 33 Champlain street, at 8:30 a.m. to-morrow, and at 9 a.m. from the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
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FUNERAL OF REV. DAVID DICKEY
 
Funeral services of the late Rev. David DICKEY were held yesterday afternoon at the Brick Church. Rev. G. B. F. HALLOCK, assistant pastor, made the opening prayer and read the scripture selections, after which Rev. C. B. GARDNER of Westminster Church offered prayer. The choir sang "Paradise," and Rev. W. R. TAYLOR delivered a touching address on the life and character of Mr. DICKEY.
     The many floral tributes were very beautiful. Among them were: Wreath of ferns and ivy, from Rev. and Mrs. W. R. TAYLOR; monogram from the Christian Endeavor society; passion flowers from Mrs. C. C. LANEY, Mrs. I. F. CARTER; wreath, Mrs. John H. WEST and Miss SHAW; tulips, Mrs. D. T. HUNT; roses, Mrs. W. H. MATTHEWS; wreath of roses, Mrs. A. G. Whitcomb; carnations, Mrs. George WALBRIDGE; pansies, Mrs. A. L. STEVENS; lilies of the valley, Mrs. FENN. The interment took place at Mount Hope. The active bearers were: W. H. GORSLINE, Edward WEBSTER, T. A. NEWTON, C. F. WEAVER, L. G. WETMORE and S. J. ARNOLD.
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ENJOYING A DAY'S OUTING
 
At 10 a.m. to-day about 140 of the inmates of the Industrial School on Exchange street boarded cars at the Four Corners and proceeded to the Glen Haven depot, where they took the Glen Haven railway to Glen Haven. The party was in charge of Excursion Agent RAVERET, who did all in his power to make things pleasant for the little ones and their teachers.
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SULLIVAN WILL ACT AS REFEREE
 
"Yank" SULLIVAN of Syracuse has been selected to act as referee in the prize fight between Wm. SPILLINGS and "Paddy" BRENNAN, which will take place in Canada next week.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Sat May 23, 1891
 
COURT NOTES
 
Samuel BUCKLER was fined $17 this morning for failing to appear as directed by the referee in supplementary proceedings.
 
--Deputy Sheriff HAWLEY yesterday afternoon served another injunction on the Rochester Railway Company. This was granted by Judge KINNEY an the application of Horace G. PIERCE, representing Christopher W. KALL, a grocer at the corner of Jay and Orchard streets. The company is restrained from building, constructing or maintaining its tracks or running electric cars on or through that portion of Jay street owned by the plaintiff.
 
--The case of Ida CUMMINGS against Mrs. Mary A. LINE a suit to recover $5,000 damages for alleged slander, which was tried at Lyons this week, was concluded yesterday, the jury awarding the plaintiff $3,000 damaged. Both parties to the suit are residents of Rochester. It is understood the case will be appealed.
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THE BODY IDENTIFIED
 
The body of the man found yesterday near lock 65 was identified later in the day as that of William BUCHOLZ. Deceased was 36 years of age and lived with his wife and nine children in Brighton. He worked in a brick yard at that place. Coroner GRAHAM will hold an inquest Tuesday next.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mon May 25, 1891
 
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--To-morrow morning at 10 o'clock the funeral of Edward HANNA takes place from the Cathedral. He died on Saturday afternoon at his home on Brown street. Mr. HANNA was born in County Down, Ireland, seventy-two years ago. He came to Rochester in 1837 and ever since has resided here adding to the prosperity of the Flour City as a large manufacturer of barrels. Mr. HANNA was a man of sterling character and a Christian gentleman in every essential. He was "the noblest work of God - an honest man." He leaves behind him a devoted wife, three sons - Rev. E. J. HANNA, D. D., Francis and James, and two daughters - Mrs. Maugerite and Anna. An entire community joins with the afflicted family in sympathy over their loss. No. fulsome eulogy could so eloquently speak of Mr. HANNA's life as his every day deeds. These are known to all, and gained for him, while on earth, unlimited respect and esteem and now an eternal home with the blessed.
 
--Thomas J. STRATTON, aged 75 years, died at the family residence on Hamilton place Saturday evening. Mr. STRATTON was the originator of that now indispensable commodity - the yeast cakes. In 1860 he established a yeast cake factory in Geneva. This burning down he removed to Waterloo and established the Twin Brothers yeast cake factory. Mr. STRATTON was highly respected citizen and greatly liked by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, one son, Warren A., and Mrs. James JOYCE of California. The remains were taken to Geneva to-day for interment.
 
--Rev. K. P. JERVIS, aged 66(?) years, died Saturday at his home in Nunda. The deceased had been for many years a prominent member of the Genesee Methodist conference and had been stationed at several charges in this vicinity, including Victor.
 
--The funeral of the late Julian G. BOWKER of Gates took place at the Presbyterian Church in Gates yesterday afternoon. Services at the grave were under the auspices of Valley Lodge, F. and A. M., and were conducted by Worshipful Master Frank H. VICK in an impressive manner.
 
--John C. KRESS, aged 77 years, died yesterday at the family residence, 234 Scio street. The funeral will take place from the house Tuesday at 8:30 and at 9 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church.
 
--The funeral of the late Edgar B. HAMILTON took place from his late residence, 370 Exchange street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services were largely attended by many friends of deceased. The floral offerings were numerous. Rev. J. S. ROOT officiated.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. Sophie HOWELLS, wife of Prof. Henry A. WARD, took place Saturday afternoon from the residence on College avenue, Rev. Thomas M. H_DYMAN, who officiated at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. WARD thirty years ago, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Dr. RIGGS, formerly pastor of St. Peter's Church. The active bearers, chosen from employees in WARD'S natural science establishment were John MARTENS, Henry PRESTON, Ed GERRY, Charles MARGURT, J. DELANEY and T. CHRISTONE. The honorary bearers were Profs. S. A. LATTIMORE, Albert H. MIXER and Herman L. FAIRCHILD of the University and W. H. WARD, E. S. HAYWARD and George H. CLARK. Music was furnished by a quartette composed of W. D. MERRELL, H. J. HUMPSTONE, C. E. MARSH and E. E. FARGO.
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HIS TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY
 
Yesterday Rev. J. P. STEWART formerly commemorated the twentieth anniversary of his pastorate at St. Mary's Church. Solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Felix O'HANLON, with Rev. M. J. CLIFFORD of Rome, Ga., as deacon and Rev. Angelo LUGERO, sub-deacon. Bishop McQUAID was present and occupied his throne. The deacons of honor to the bishop were Rev. Fidelis C. OBERHOLZER of the Holy Redeemer Church and Father ALBAN of Montreal.
     The bishop spoke feelingly of Father STEWART'S services as pastor of St. Mary's and then preached an eloquent sermon on the Catholic Church, and pointed out how she had withstood for many centuries every kind of onslaught, and that she stood to-day as firm as ever. The services closed with the singing of the Te Deum and the Episcopal benediction, pronounced by the bishop.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Tue May 26, 1891
 
THE DEATH OF ROBERT SHIELDS
 
Robert SHIELDS, who died on Monday last, was one of the oldest residents of Rochester, being 90 years of age at the time of his death. He was familiar with the early history of Rochester, having come here when quite a young man. He was a clothing cutter and saw the business grow from small beginnings to its present colossal proportions. He built in East avenue when that portion of the city was woods and commons. He was one of the oldest exempt firemen in Rochester, and often told anecdotes of the fires he attended when the department was but poorly equipped. He had seven children, one only of whom survives, Mrs. Col. John McMAHON of this city. He enjoyed good health to the last, and was about until within a few days of his death. He was much respected. His funeral will be held from his late residence, with Henry C. TAILLEE, No. 6 Hanover street, to-morrow at 2:30 p.m.
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WILLIAM BUCKHOLZ DEATH
 
Evidence Taken on the Inquest at Brighton To-Day
 
Coroner GRAHAM convened the inquest in the case of Wm. BUCKHOLZ, whose body was found in the canal near lock 63, in Temperance Hall, Brighton, at 10 a.m. to-day.
     George J. BENDER of Rochester testified that he buried BUCKHOLZ, and that there were cuts over the eye and back of head, and bruise on the left arm. The cuts might have been from books.
     William FREER, tender at lock 63, Brighton, said he saw BUCKHOLZ on the towpath east of the lock about 2 a.m. Sunday, May 17th. He inquired if the grocery was open and on receiving a negative answer went west along the towpath.
     Andrew JOHNSON of Brighton saw BUCKHOLZ on Monroe avenue, near the bridge, about midnight May 16th. Two men were standing talking with him. JOHNSON did not stop. BURKHOLZ appeared to be intoxicated. The two with BUCKHOLZ were strangers to the witness.
     Peter FLEGER of Brighton, the next witness, corroborated JOHNSON's testimony, JOHNSON and he were returning from Rochester.
     E. Miller HORTON of Brighton, lock tender of 63, testified that he thought he heard BUCKHOLZ trying to wake John BURLEY, the grocer, to get a drink. BURLEY however, refused to respond to his request.
     John BURLEY, who keeps a grocery and saloon on the towpath in Brighton, near lock 63, saw BUCKHOLZ alive at 4 p.m., May 16th, at Brighton Corners. He was coming from the north. He was not in the saloon that day to BURLEY's knowledge. He had been there one day during the week. He bought neither groceries nor drink. He stayed about half an hour. "The only thing he ever bought in the line of groceries from me was a piece of pork. He has drunk ale in my place. I never saw him drink whiskey. I never saw him full in my place or anywhere. I have known BUCKHOLZ ten or twelve years. I have heard BUCKHOLZ was a drinking man. I never had a drunken row in my place. I know of no one who has any ill will against BUCKHOLZ. He was a quiet, inoffensive man. I close my saloon at 12 o'clock every night."
     B. D. MANNING saw BUCKHOLZ alive May 16th, about 7:30 p.m., on the street car bound for Rochester. I got off at St. Paul street; BUCKHOLZ went on.
     John CORTEVILLE saw BUCKHOLZ alive the evening of May 16th in a saloon on Front street. He was eating a sandwich and drinking a glass of something - the witness did not know what. BUCKHOLZ was not intoxicated when witness saw him.
     William EICHHORST, brother-in-law of BUCKHOLZ, last saw deceased alive the evening of May 17th. He was standing in front of BURLEY'S on the tow path. Witness did not know how long BUCKHOLZ had been standing there. BUCKHOLZ did not seem to be under the influence of liquor.
     Mrs. BUCKHOLZ, wife of the dead man, testified to going with her husband to Rochester the evening of May 16th, and buying some things for the house. She left her husband in the city behind her and never saw him again alive.
     After hearing several more witnesses, who gave unimportant testimony, the jury rendered a verdict of accidental drowning.
     There seems to be an idea abroad in Brighton that BUCKHOLZ met his death by foul play, but no evidence was adduced at the inquest to bear out such an opinion.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--This morning at 10 o'clock the funeral services of the late Edward HANNA were held at St. Patrick's Cathedral. The attendance of friends was very large, filling the church to the doors. Rev. Dr. Edward J. HANNA celebrated a solemn requiem mass, assisted by Rev. J. P. KIERNAN deacon, Rev. William HARRINGTON sub-deacon, and Rev. James HEANY master of ceremonies. In the sanctuary were Rt. Rev. B. J. McQUAID and the following priests: Rev. Dr. J. P. O'HARE, V. G.; Rev. James P. KIERNAN, Rev. James B. HARTLEY, Rev. J. J. HARTLEY, Rev. Coleman O'LOUGHLIN, Rev. Felix O'HANLON, Rev. John VAN NESS, Rev. John McGRATH, Rev. Martin CLUNEY, Rev. Francis H. SINCLAIR, Rev. J. P. STEWART, Rev. A. A. NOTEBAERT, Rev. F. C. OBERHOLZER and others. The floral offerings were exceedingly beautiful, including nearly every design. These gentlemen acted as bearers: James FEE, J. A. HINDS, J. C. O'BRIEN, D. B. MURPHY, Nicholas KEHOE and Dr. Richard CURRAN.
 
--Hzzie(?) Lillian GAMACH, only child of Louis and Mary GAMACH, died last evening at the family residence, 15 Wollf park, aged 3 years. The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the family in their great bereavement. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock from the house.
 
--The funeral of Robert SHIELDS will take place from his late residence, corner Hanover and Hope streets, Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of Rochester City Lodge No. 66, I. O. O. F., and Mount Hope Encampment, members of which are requested to meet at their hall on Clinton street at 1:45 p.m. to attend the funeral.
 
--Gladys T., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. O'REILLY, died yesterday at her parents' residence in Utica, aged 19 months. The remains were brought to this city, arriving here at 9:55 this morning, and the funeral, which will be private, will take place from No. 48 Phelps avenue at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
 
--George BUHLER died yesterday at the residence of his son, Jacob BUHLER, 1_ Lawton street, aged 84 years.
 
--The funeral of Nicholas O'NEIL was held from the Cathedral at 9 o'clock this morning.
 
--John E. DORSCHEL died last night at his residence, 112 Alphonse avenue, aged 33 years. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning from the Holy Redeemer Church.
 
--The funeral of Frank N. CROWELL will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from his late home, 56 Prospect street.
 
--Mary Anna MENSING died yesterday at 139 Whitney street, aged 64 years.
 
--Pauline RITZ died yesterday at 174 Clifford street, aged 25 years. Funeral services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Church.
 
--Mary A., wife of George M. RICE, died this morning at the family residence, 49 Emerson street, aged 59 years.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue May 26, 1891
 
WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS
 
MONROE
 
The Happy Home Wedding Celebrated in Wheatland Yesterday
 
A very pleasant quiet home wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry BIGFORD, in Wheatland yesterday afternoon, at which time their youngest daughter, Miss Viola, was united in marriage to Rev. William WARNE, a graduate of the Princeton Theological Seminary. Mr. and Mrs. WARNE will spend part of their honeymoon among his friends in the Eastern states, after which they will return to Wheatland and begin preparations for their journey to Alaska, where Mr. WARNE has a government commission and also one from the Presbyterian Board of Missions to teach. Mrs. WARNE will prove an efficient co-worker and helpmate in this far-away field of labor, as she has had considerable experience as a teacher and has been actively engaged in church work as a member of the Scottsville Presbyterian Church and at other places. Rev. Mr. BRISTOL, of Scottsville, assisted by Rev. G. B. F. HALLOCK, of the Brick Church, Rochester, officiated.
 
--A refreshing rain visited Pittsford last night.
 
--Miss Hattie FRITZ, of Henrietta, is dangerously ill.
 
--Miss Ida RELYEA, oldest daughter of J. RELYEA, of Fairport, is critically ill.
 
--The recent hard frosts have greatly injured the young nursery stock in Henrietta.
 
--Dr. D. G. MASON has returned to Henrietta much improved in health by his sojourn at Atlantic City.
 
--The origin of the fire which destroyed a barn, one horse and twenty-three cows belonging to Wallace CRITENDEN, of Brighton, still remains a mystery.
 
--The entertainment given last week by the L. T. L., of District No. 1, Henrietta, proved a success and a gratifying sum was netted, which will be used to furnish a flag for the school house.
 
--J. B. ECKLER, of Pittsford, has bought of Mrs. Mary ROGERS a lot on the new street connecting Morning-Side Park with State street, and will place a house on the new grounds immediately.
 
--Mrs. Smith JONES, of Scottsville, is seriously ill.
Dr. W. J. HOWE, who is quite ill with typhoid fever, was reported as slightly improved yesterday.
Miss Katie RILEY, who has been seriously ill, is slowly convalescing.
 
--The tennis club of Churchville has re-organized with the following officers: President, Willis BOWEN; vice president, Nellie POTTER, secretary, Clara CUMMING; treasurer, Walter ROBERTSON; umpires, Daniel KELLY and Eugene EDWARDS.
 
--The memorial services at Pittsford Sunday evening were very interesting. E. J. Tyler Post, G. A. R., attended in a body and listened to an eloquent discourse delivered by Rev. Mr. GATES. Rev. Dr. SEELEY and Rev. Mr. RUF assisted in the services. The large choir sang excellently. The church was decorated with flowers, flags and bunting.
 
--Decoration Day will be observed in Churchville. At 2:30 o'clock the column will move from Scott's Hall and proceed to the cemetery and place a flag and flowers on the soldiers' graves. A memorial service will be held at the Baptist Church, Sunday evening. Rev. W. B. WAGONER will deliver the sermon. Contributions of flowers will be received at Scott's Hall Friday afternoon.
 
--A large audience assembled in Academy Hall at Henrietta on Saturday evening to listen to the piano recital given by the pupils of E. K. WADSWORTH. Of the numbers on the class programme, those rendered by Miss IRVING, Miss TUTTLE and Misses Celia and Gertie OWEN deserve especial mention. In addition a violin solo by Mr. KINSER and several selections by the East Side Orchestra were delightfully rendered.
 
--Nelson C. WATSON, died at his home at Jordan, Onondaga county, after a brief illness, aged 37. He was a native of Penfield, studied law in Rochester, where he was admitted to the bar, and removed to Jordan about seven years ago, where he served one term as village president, refusing an unanimous re-election. He left a wife and a young daughter. The interment will be held at Webster, Mrs. WATSON's former home, to-day.
 
--At the W. C. T. U. meeting in Fairport the following members were chosen delegates to represent the Fairport union at the semi-annual meeting of the Monroe County W. C. T. U. at Webster this week; Mrs. BEARDSLEY, Mrs. DOUGHERTY, Mrs. McMAHON, Miss M. J. HILL, Mrs. HIGGINS, Mrs. STEVENS, Mrs. AUSTIN, Mrs. EWING; alternates, Mrs. ROBERTS, Mrs. CHASE, Mrs. A. A. HOWARD, Mrs. B. HOWE, Mrs. T. DeWITT, Mrs. G. K. GREEN, Mrs. C. G. DeWITT.
 
--The home of V. P. BROWN, two miles north of Mumford, was entered by burglars yesterday morning between 1 and 4 o'clock. A gold watch and chain and $5 in money was stolen from E. F. BROWN and about $20 in money from V. P. BROWN. The burglars overlooked Mr. BROWN's watch, which lay on the mantel. E. F. BROWN was up at 1 o'clock taking some medicine and everything was all right then. Later Mrs. BROWN heard some men talking, but thought nothing of it, as she supposed it was their hired help. The back door was unlocked and the burglars gained an entrance easily. They had two horses and a buggy. They were tracked as far as the creek road.
 
--The W. C. T. U. entertainment, a series of tableaux from Mary D. BRINE's poem, "Grandma's Attic Treasures," given Friday evening in Fairport, proved a rare success in every particular. With Mrs. MARCELLUS, a bright and still lovely octogenarian, for grandma, and the two little children of Alma HOGAN to represent the little ones, with just the fittest ones to be found for each of the other characters, there was indeed an evening of pleasure. Miss PHILLIPS's reading of the poem was excellent, and the music interspersed was of finest quality, particularly Mrs. J. H. SNOW's lullaby solo, and the duet sung by Mesdames BRIGGS and HARRIS. Something over $20 was realized as profits of the occasion for W. C. T. U. work.
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WAYNE
 
County Meetings of Sunday-School Workers at Walworth
 
--Whooping cough is afflicting most of the families in Sodus.
 
--The Sodus Juniors defeated the Sodus Center nine last Saturday at Sodus, 28 to 7.
 
--Rev. E. B. GEATHART, of Palmyra, will deliver the Memorial Day address at Marion, in the Baptist Church.
 
--Rev. B. I. IVES will deliver his humorous lecture, "A Trip to the Great Valley," in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Sodus this evening.
 
--Oats are beginning to be scarce in the Clyde market and buyers are offering 58 cents per bushel, with but little success in securing a supply at that price.
 
--The Delta Phi Upsilon fraternity of the Marion Collegiate Institute will give a musical and literary entertainment at Pound's Hall in Williamson next Friday evening.
 
--To-morrow the Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of Wayne county will hold its annual basket meeting at the Baptist Church in Clyde, commencing at 10:30 o'clock.
 
--James VAN WIE, of Savannah, a peddler, left his cart under the Advent Church sheds at South Butler and some one broke the lock and stole about $5 worth of goods. He is a poor man and can ill afford to lose the property.
 
--Owing to the hardness of the soil about Savannsh, due to the dry weather, some of the farmers are plowing with four horses, while some have quit entirely, it being impossible to turn over the soil.
 
--The Clyde Presbyterian Sunday-school has elected Miss Ida HUSICK and Miss Ellen DOUGLASS as delegates to the annual meeting of the Wayne County Sunday-school Association at Walworth Thursday and Friday.
 
--Sniedaker Post, G. A. R., with their friends, will quietly decorate the graves of deceased soldiers in the cemeteries of Galen Decoration Day, the voters of that town having at the town meeting defeated the proposition to allow funds to be raised by tax for public Memorial Day services. 
 
--The Savannah Methodist Episcopal Church never contained a larger audience than on Sunday evening, when Rev. John EVANS, rector of the Clyde Episcopal Church, conducted the service there. He was accompanied by about forty people, including his boy choir of twenty-five voices.
 
--The Wayne County Sunday-school Association meeting at Walworth next Thursday and Friday promises to be one of great interest. The meeting will open Thursday at 10:30 o'clock with a praise and prayer service, conducted by Rev. F. C. THOMPSON, of Macedon Center. The Sunday-school lesson for May 31st will be treated by Mrs. D. C. HULETT, of Sodus. At the afternoon session an address, "The Duty of Parents to Instruct Their Children on the Lesson and Insure Their Attendance," will be delivered by J. W. WILSON, of Marion;  "The Duties of Teachers to Their Classes Outside the lass Room," by Miss E. BENNETT, of Lyons, and a recitation by Miss Ida A. REEVES, of Newark. In the evening a recitation will be given by Miss Edith YEOMANS, of Walworth, followed by an illustrated lecture, "The Great Commission,"  by Lewis HAAS, state missionary, of East Aurora. Friday morning there will be a discussion on "How to Reach and Hold the Young People," by J. E. HOUGH, South Butler, T. J. BUSSEY, Macedon, and W. H. KENT, Palmyra; an essay on "The Art of Questioning," by F. L. REEVES, of East Palmyra, and one on "Mission Schools," by Mrs. B. P. FOSTER, of Newark; afternoon session, recitation, by Miss Carrie LAKEY, of Palmyra; address, Rev. Matt GAFFNEY, of Sodus Center; essay, "Encouragements in Sunday-school Work," by Mrs. J. ALBRIGHT, of Ontario.
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WYOMING
 
Business Men Burned Out at Perry Becoming Settled in New Quarters
 
The merchants at Perry who were burned out in the recent great fire are gradually getting settled in new quarters. W. H. HERRON, grocer, has located in the Walker House Block; C. S. Smith & Co., boots and shoes, in the Loomis Block; Dr. H. M. SCRANTON, dentist, in the Abram White Block; M. A. LOVEJOY, attorney, over Walker's hardware store; S. Goldwater & Bro., in the Buttre Block; Misses GATES & HANDYSIDE, on Grove street. M. H. OLIN & Son have purchased the hardware stock and lease of D. S. WALKER in the Bailey Block. W. A. GILLETT & Co., dry goods, will probably not resume their business this season. The town is full of insurance adjusters who are busy settling the losses. The Citizen's Bank has resumed business, the damages to the interior of the building having been repaired. The First National Bank suffered no interruption. It has put in a handsome burglar-proof safe in its fire-proof vault.
 
--C. A. CARMICHAEL has been appointed superintendent of the Silver Lake railway, with headquarters at Perry. Mr. CARMICHAEL was formerly agent of the road at that place.
 
--Wallace KIMBERLEY's farm house and barns at Pike were burned last week. Loss about $2,500, with a small insurance. Most of the furniture on the lower floors of the house was saved, and the wagons and tools were removed from the barns.
 
--Mrs. Clarinda P. GIBSON, of South Warsaw, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. HAWLEY, in Stanton, Mich., aged 77. The remains were taken to Warsaw for burial, the funeral being held on Sunday afternoon from the residence of N. Park.
 
--A union memorial service was held at the Presbyterian Church in Warsaw Sunday evening, which was very largely attended. The address by Rev. Dr. Nassau, upon "Our Creditors and their Dues," was one of the most able and impressive ever delivered on such an occasion.
 
--About 1 o'clock yesterday morning a house in Castile owned by Miss HOWARD and occupied by Professor WILLIAMS was nearly destroyed by fire. Mr. WILLIAMS's goods were nearly all packed for removal out of town and his loss is quite severe, though partially covered by insurance. There was no insurance on the house. Castile's Fire Department did great work in saving the building and preventing the spread of the fire.
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STEUBEN
 
Serious Accident to an Avoca Carpenter - Wayland News
 
--Thomas O'DEA, of Corning, has been adjudged a lunatic and taken to the asylum at Ovid.
 
--W. W. CLARK, of Wayland, has accepted an invitation to deliver the address at Troupsburg Decoration Day.
 
--The barn of Timothy CLANCY, on Hartshorn street, Hornellsville, was burned to the ground Sunday morning with all its contents. Loss, $2,000.
 
--The firm of Bennett & Starr, coal dealers at Hornellsville, has been dissolved, Mr. STARR retiring. The business will be conducted by BENNETT & Son.
 
--William H. VROOMAN, a carpenter of Avoca, fell twenty-five from the scaffolding on which he was working Saturday and sustained injuries which will probably prove fatal.
 
--Commencement exercises will take place a week earlier than usual at the Wayland Union School. There will be two prizes given by Charles M. JARVIS and W. W. CLARK, for the best lady and gentleman speakers.
 
--Memorial services were held at St. Joseph's Church in Wayland Sunday evening. The sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. Father TEAZE. Theodore Schlick Post, G. A. R., and John F. Little Camp, S. O. V., attended in a body. At the close of the service a collection was taken for the Grant monument fund.
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ONTARIO
 
Railway People Buying Property at Phelps - Death of Mrs. E. R. Parish
 
--The district committee of the Y. M. C. A. meets at Clifton Springs to-day
 
--The Pomona Grange of Ontario county will hold a meeting at Farmington June 17th.
 
--M. M. BUCK and family, of St. Louis, have returned to Clifton Springs for the summer.
 
--John J. SALISBURY, of Phelps, is quite seriously ill at his home on Melvin Hill, with brain troubles.
 
--Memorial Day services at Phelps will be held in Gibson Hall Saturday afternoon. Hon. O. C. ARMSTRONG, of Canandaigua, will deliver the address.
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GENESEE
 
--James JONES, who had been a resident of the town of Batavia since 1836, when he came to this country from England, died yesterday morning at his home on the Alexander road, aged 78.
 
--Theodore E. BRAMBLE, of Batavia, has dissolved the law partnership between him and William E. WEBSTER, and entered into partnership with John J. SNELL, of Rochester. For the present Mr. BRAMBLE's family will remain in Batavia.
 
--Miss Hattie B. CAULKINS, of Naples, gave her second piano recital and music drill at her room before a large number of the friends of her pupils. The pupils who took part were Minnie EVERITT, Josie WESTLING, Mary MORGAN, May KNAPP, Katie JAMES, Lottie PARKER and Belle BRAY. Mary MORGAN took the prize for chord spelling. They all acquitted themselves creditably.
 
--The South Bristol Sunday-school workers had an enthusiastic meeting at Bristol Springs on Friday, which was addressed by Lewis HAAS, both in the afternoon and evening, and a town association was organized with Isaac TREMBLE, president; William H. HICKS, vice-president; Mrs. Eunice WOOD, secretary; Charles MARTIN, treasurer; Mrs. Dr. TEMPLAR, Woman's Missionary Aid secretary.
 
--Mrs. Matilda PARISH, wife of Edwin R. PARISH, of Naples, died Sunday afternoon, after an illness of more than a year, aged about 78. The deceased had lived in Naples and just over the line in Italy for nearly fifty years. She came from Herkimer county and did her share toward accumulating a farm of 1,300 acres. Her husband is a son of one of the very first settlers of Naples. She was a noble woman. She leaves three children, W. Scott PARISH, of Canandaigua; S. J. PARISH, of Naples, and Mrs. Emma WILLIAMS, of Washington, D. C. Funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house.
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NIAGARA
 
--William JEAN, of Lockport, fractured his right arm by being thrown from a wagon. 
 
--Abram LOVELL, of Pendleton Center, a well-known resident of the county, died Sunday.
 
--William H. CHASE and Miss Cora MAYNARD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MAYNARD, of Hartland, were married last week.
 
--The farm of George D. HOOD, of eighty acres, in Somerset, has been sold under mortgage foreclosure to Abraham C. WILLIAMS for $2,500. Also one of 100 acres in Wilson, owned by A. D. ROSE, to J. W. EGGLESTON for $5,555.92.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed May 27, 1891    
 
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Leonard B. FIELD died yesterday at his home, 3 Cypress street, aged 65 years.
 
--Mrs. Rosa BURGER, aged 81 years, died yesterday at the Home for the Friendless.
 
--George E. BEARDSLEE died last evening at his home, 98 Lake avenue, aged 58 years.
 
--Susan, widow of William CURTIS, died this morning at her residence, 93 Chestnut street, aged 75 years.
 
--The funeral of John E. DORSCHEL will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning from the Holy Redeemer Church.
 
--Joseph, infant son of Joseph and Minnie VISNER, died yesterday at the home of his parents, 517 Lyell avenue, aged 2 years.
 
--Cyrus B. BOOTH died yesterday at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Ezra B. BOOTH, 36 North Clinton street, aged 40 years.
 
--The funeral of Daniel CURRAN, Sr., will take place Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the house, 217 Spring street, and at 10 o'clock from the Cathedral.
 
--E. W. ACER died yesterday at his residence, 432 Monroe avenue. The funeral will take place from the house at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Burial in Pittsford.
 
--Carrie JUDSON, wife of Herbert J. MENZIE, died last evening of consumption. Funeral services at the residence of Peter MENZIE in the town of Riga, Friday 2 p.m.
 
--Charlotte SIBLEY died this morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. STULL, 509 West avenue, aged 90 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
 
--Christiana, daughter of J. George, Jr., and Ida WAGNER, died yesterday at the family residence, corner of Brown and King streets, aged 3 years and 5 months. The funeral will take place from the house to-morrow afternoon at half-past 2 o'clock.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed May 27, 1891
 
WILLIAM BUCHOLZ'S DEATH
 
Alleged Rumors of Foul Play Not Supported at the Inquest
 
Nothing was brought out at the coroner's inquest yesterday in the case of William BUCHOLZ, whose body was found in the Erie canal near lock No. 63 last Thursday, to substantiate the theory that BUCHOLZ was foully dealt with. The inquest was held at Temperance Hall in Brighton and was conducted by Coroner GRAHAM.
     Mrs. BUCHOLZ testified that she came to Rochester with her husband on the evening of May 16th. After making some purchases she returned home leaving him in the city. That was the last she saw of her husband alive.
     E. M. HORTON, the locktender, said that BUCHOLZ came down the tow-path late Saturday night in an intoxicated condition and attempted to arouse John BURLEY, a saloon keeper, near the lock. BURLEY refused to let him in and BUCHOLZ declared that he would go back to the city after another drink. The jury gave a verdict of death by drowning, under unknown circumstances.
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DROWNED OFF SEA BREEZE
 
Archie Smith, of Sodus, Falls From the Upper Deck of the Sunbeam
 
About 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon the steamer Sunbeam was coming from Sodus Point to Charlotte to be inspected by the government inspectors. She had a party of gentlemen on board who came for the pleasure of the trip. When opposite Sea Breeze one of the party, Archie SMITH, of Sodus, went up on the hurricane deck to lower the steamer's fenders. There was at the time a heavy head sea running, and (didn't get the rest.)
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs May 28, 1891
 
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Mrs. John CULHANE died yesterday at the family residence, 110 West Main street.
 
--Mrs. Joseph J. HAMILTON, formerly of Victor, died yesterday at her home in Eckford, Mich.
 
--Mrs. Matilda A. SIDDONS died yesterday at the Home of the Friendless, aged 80(?) years. The funeral will be held at 10:30 o'clock to-morrow morning.
 
--Anna LAUFER died yesterday at her residence, 167 Chatham street, aged 90 years. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
 
--Two children of George and Julia WOLF of 26 Warner street have died since Monday. Elmer, a 2-year-old son died on that day and Edward, a 5-year-old son died this morning.
 
--John SCHLEIFER, Sr., died this morning at his residence, 160 Chatham street, aged 74 years. He was the father of John SCHLEIFER, Jr., the druggist. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning from St. Joseph's Church.
 
--Eber CRANDALL, aged 74 years, died this morning at his residence, 245 Mount Hope avenue. Deceased was a member of Teoronto lodge. The funeral will take place from the house at 8 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
 
--Daniel CURRAN, for many years a resident of Rochester, died at his home, 217 Spring street, Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness. The deceased came to America from county Kerry, Ireland, upwards of forty years ago, and first settled in the province of Ontario, Canada, where he resided for a short time, afterwards coming to this city. He leaves a widow and a family of six children, four sons and two daughters: John, Patrick, Daniel, Jr., and Rev. Father D. J. CURRAN of Churchville, Mrs. Charles ATKISON and Mrs. Andrew BEMISH. Mr. CURRAN was highly esteemed as an upright citizen. He was a member of St. Patrick's Cathedral. The funeral services will be held from the house to-morrow morning at half-past 9, and from the Cathedral at 10 o'clock.
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