Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union Advertiser
Dec. 28, 1891
WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS
STEUBEN
An Old Soldier Found Dead in a Culvert - Deputy Sheriffs Appointed
Miss Minnie FLYNN and Luther EDSALL, of Bath, were quietly married last week.
Gleason & Kline, proprietors of the Cornwall house, at Bath, have dissolved partnership. The hotel will be
run by Mr. GLEASON.
Colonel Robert BURNS, a brother of Captain William S. BURNS, of Bath, died at Kalamazoo, Mich., last week. He was
lieutenant-colonel of the Second Michigan Cavalry, which captured Jefferson DAVIS, and was present at important
event.
Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rochester, Saturday, Fred WYGANT, of Cohocton, and Miss Emma
L. GREENWOOD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert GREENWOOD, formerly of Cohocton. They will reside in Hornell, where
Mr. WYGANT is employed in the electric light works.
The following officers have been elected by Steuben Lodge, F. and A. M.; W. M., D. B. BOILEAU; S. W., S. L. PICKET;
J. W., E. A. MESSERSCHMITT; S. D., E. W. HAVILL; J. D., John MAGNE; treasurer, Charles S. ALLISON; secretary, James
FAULKNER; trustees, Moses DAVISON, James FAUCETT and J. M. MESSESCHMITT.
Sheriff-elect HOLLANDS has made the following appointments: Stephen HOLLANDS, his brother, of Hornellsville, under
sheriff, Deputy sheriffs: Addison, Samuel L. WEBSTER; Avoca, Arnold E. SALTSMAN; Bath, Charles DUDLEY, Samuel A.
BECK; Corning, Delos D. SHERWOOD; Canisteo, S. P. MARSH; Campbell, Charles BARRETT; Hornellsville, H. J. HAYNES;
Hornby, P. H. WELLMAN; Hammondsport, Alva BALLARD; Kanona, William S. GRAY; Wayland, H. M. UNDERHAM; Howard, B.
N. BENNETT; Greenwood, William BENTON; Woodhull, W. H. BROWN.
James PEFFER, an inmate of the Soldier's Home at Bath, was found dead Saturday morning in the first culvert east
of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad bridge near the grounds of the institution. He was lying face
downwards in about ten inches of water. There were no bruises on the body to indicate his being struck by a train,
and only one slight bruise or mark on his head caused when he struck the ground. He was about 60 years old, and
everything looks as if he were another who accidently met death at this culvert which has furnished more than its
share of work for the coroner.
The W. R. C., of R. E. Harris Post, G. A. R., of Cohocton, has elected officers as follows: Mrs, Fanny WILCOX,
president; Mrs. Harriett JOHNSON, senior vice-president; Mrs. Louise DONLEY, junior vice-president; Mrs. Mabel
MOULTON, secretary; Mrs. Ella W. HARRIS, treasurer; Mrs. Dr. F. L. GOFF, chaplain; Mrs. Burr EDMONDS, conductor;
Mrs. Mary GLOVER, guard; Mrs. Caroline WAGNER, assistant guard; delegate to state encampment, Mrs. Mabel MOULTON;
alternate, Mrs. Mary HAMMOND; Mrs. Henrietta GOFF, installing officer. These officers will be installed next Friday
evening.
Mrs. H. M. and C. M. MOULTON, of North Cohocton, start to-day for New Smyrna, Florida, where they will spend the
winter for their health.
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MONROE
Deaths at Mumford and Riga - County Teachers' Institute
Silsby HOSE, of Brockport, will entertain their friends at their rooms this evening.
Margarett BROWNELL, of Mumford, is very ill with the grip. There are many severe cases of the epidemic in that
vicinity.
Mrs. Bridget HARRIGAN, of Mumford, died at the home of her son, Patrick HARRIGAN, early Saturday morning, of old
age, being 83 years of age. She had resided in the village for twenty-seven years.
The I. O. O. F. of Brockport held their annual election Friday evening and the following officers were chosen:
N. G., Baxter A. ROUNDS; V. G., Scott JOHNSON; treasurer, Charles KOCBER; permanent secretary, Henry HURLEY; recording
secretary, A. d. DAILY; trustee, A. L. SERVIS. An elaborate supper was served to which the Rebekahs and the families
of the members were invited.
Alice A., wife of Edward S. HITCHCOCK, of Riga, died Saturday morning, after a brief illness, of pneumonia, which
followed an attack of the grip. Her age was about 38 years, and she had been married twelve years. Mrs. HITCHCOCK
was born and spent all her life until her marriage in Bergen. She was a member of the Bergen Congregational Church,
of the Sunday-school and the Christian Endeavor Society. Her good qualities were many, and her death will be deeply
felt by a large number of friends, who will sympathize with the bereaved husband and the two little daughters.
Rev. J. R. LEWIS will conduct the funeral services at the house this afternoon at 1 o'clock.
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WAYNE
A Pretty Wedding at Mays Point - Items of Interest
Horace TRYON, formerly of Sodus, died Saturday morning in Syracuse. Funeral to-day at 2 P.M.
Mrs. John REYNOLDS, widow of John REYNOLDS, died Saturday morning at Pultneyville. She leaves one brother, Rufus
MOSES, of Sodus.
Melvin TAYLOR and Mary HUBBARD, both of South BUTLER were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Avillian HUBBARD, last week. Rev. J. E. LYTLE performing the ceremony.
Mrs. Job SLY, who resided about four miles west of Savannah, at her sister's residence died in Syracuse last week,
the remains being interred at Lock Pit. She was 69 years of age and the mother of sixteen children.
North Sodus Lodge, I. O. G. T., elected the following officers Friday night: Noble grand, Fred MINDELL; vice- grand,
Chauncey FULLER; secretary, George F. HENDRICKS; treasurer, Abram CLEAR. Installation of officers and supper, January
8th.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles HELMER, at Mays Point, was the scene of a pretty wedding Thursday, when their
daughter Emma was married to James MARRIOTT. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. HOXIE, pastor of the Savannah
Methodist Episcopal Church, in the presence of a large concourse of neighbors and friends. Arthur McGRAW, of Clyde,
acted as best man, and Miss Jessie CARRIS, of Savannah, was bridesmaid. Numerous gifts were received.
A few weeks ago a man living in the town of Savannah had a horse, which had attained an age that incapaciated him
from doing labor. He finally sold the horse to Ode BAGGERLY, who thought he recognized in the animal some good
points, the consideration being a tick full of straw and three bundles of stalks, BAGGERLY, however badly he wanted
the horse, was not the man to refuse a good offer and a substantial increase over the price he paid, and accordingly
when James GOSS told him he would trade a silverine watch and ten games of pool for the horse, the young man was
not slow to accept the offer. The aged horse was delivered to his new owner in due time, and either from a broken
heart over being sold so cheaply, or from other cause, expired within a few days.
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SENECA
William Grismer Drowned in the Canal Near Seneca Falls
A drowning accident occurred Christmas night at "Mudlock," a place on the Seneca and Cayuga canal about
six miles east of Seneca Falls. William GRISMER, aged 31 years, who was employed about the hotel there for about
two months past, fell into the lock and was taken out dead, being an hour in the water. He left the supper table,
took two tin pails and said he was going to bring some water to the house. He returned two or three times with
the pails and emptied them, but not appearing again, after the lapse of some minutes, search was instituted and
the surrounding buildings were examined, when his cap was found floating on the surface of the water in the lock.
The searchers dragged the lock and found his lifeless body in about fourteen feet of water. GRISMER was a first-class
mason by occupation and had been employed in Seneca Falls during the past summer, and was a person of steady habit.
He left a wife and one child. The inquest will be held to-day at the undertaking rooms of Sanderson, State street.
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NIAGARA
The Tuscarora Indians Badly Afflicted With the Grip - Funeral of Dr. Clark
Miss Fannie DAVIDSON and Grant CHAPSATTLE, of Lewiston, were married at Youngstown by the Rev. Mr. MARSH on Christmas
day.
Richard PICKARD, a pioneer of the county, aged 84 years, died at the residence of his son Henry H. PICKARD, at
Wheatfield, last week.
Philip MURCH, of Wheatfield, a farmer, committed suicide Saturday by drowning himself in a pond of water on his
farm. Only the day before he tried to drown himself off the dock at Tonawanda, but was rescued by some lumbermen.
The funeral of Dr. Simeon Tucker CLARK was held at Lockport yesterday. It was one of the largest held in the city
in years. Grace church was crowded and throngs of people occupied the sidewalk outside. The masonic fraternity
attended in a body, and the entire medical profession irrespective of relationship attended as honorary bearers.
The floral tributes were very profuse and elaborate.
A veritable scourge has broken out on the Tuscarora reservation in this county. Nearly two-thirds of the Indians
are ill with the grip. It has attacked them in the most severe form, with excruciating pains in their arms, legs
and head. In this way they develop a sort of typhoid fever and most of them are in a very bad way. Physicians have
recommended quinine and liquor in large quantities, but the Indians are having hard work to obtain the latter as
there is a United States law against selling or giving liquor to Indians. Added to this the entire reservation
is overrun with garter snakes. Hundreds of reptiles have been killed, but as many more appear. Where they come
from is not known. It is thought that the warm, wet weather of the past month has driven them out.
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ONTARIO
United States Deputy Marshal BARDWELL, of Rochester, took William B JOHNSON, of Naples, before the United States
commissioner in that city Saturday to answer to the charge of selling liquor without a license.
A very pleasant home wedding was celebrated at the home of E. A. KETCHAM last week, on which occasion his daughter,
Miss Minnie E., was united in marriage to John DILLMON, all of Farmington. Rev. THOMPSON, of Macedon Center, officiated.
After partaking of a bountiful repast, the happy couple departed for a short trip West.
The Methodist church of Naples was crowded Friday evening at the Sunday-school festival. A beautiful Christmas
house covered the platform, and was filled with gifts for the school. A programme of recitations, songs and addresses
was well rendered. The Presbyterian school will have a Christmas tree social Wednesday evening. A New England supper
will be given at the town hall Tuesday evening by the various temperance organizations.
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ORLEANS
DeGroff & Roberts, quarrymen at Albion, carry accident insurance policies on all their workmen at their own
expense.
The bakery and grocery store of Benjamin FRANKLIN, of Albion, was entered again by burglars Friday night and money
and cigars were taken.
The Warner Chemical Company of Albion, will give a banquet in honor of their officer, Captain H. J. HENDRICKS,
at their rooms to-morrow night.
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ALLEGANY
Charles J. ACKERMAN, of Belmont, and Miss Cora WALTERS, of Belvidere, were married last week.
Cards are out for the marriage of Wallace HALL and Miss Jennie MACK, of Belfast, January 1st.
Nathan LANPHEAR, of Belmont, has had his pension increased from $8 to $24 per month. He is in poor health.
Friendship Lodge, F. and A. M., has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: W. M., D. A. DANIELS;
S. W., F. C. MULKIN; J. W., A. M. WELLMAN; secretary, Don McCLURE; treasurer, H. F. WELLS.
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GENESEE
Bridge LORING, a native of Massachusetts and a resident of Bergen since 1814, died Saturday morning of pneumonia,
aged 89 years. He was a remarkable man in all his dealings, prompt to meet his obligations and strictly honest.
His first wife was Sally CHIPMAN, sister of Joseph CHIPMAN, deceased, who bore him nine children, six of whom are
now living. His second wife, Nettie HUNN, sister of Mrs. N. J. DAVIS, of Bergen, survives him.
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SCHUYLER
Watkins is soon to have a lodge of Red Men.
A Knights of Pythias lodge has been organized at North Hector.
The Giles Hook and Ladder Company is a recent organization at Havana.
Philip POWERS, who resided at lower Coal Point, committed suicide last week by jumping into the slip, just east
of the railroad. Mr. POWERS was about 65 years of age, and leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. LONG of Watkins.
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WYOMING
On Christmas day Postmaster THAYER of Warsaw, was presented an elegant gold-headed ebony cane in acknowledgment
of his efficient and satisfactory services in the office. The cane is inscribed: "A testimonial to Lockwood
L. THAYER from citizens of Warsaw." Mr. THAYER'S time expired on the 22nd, but his successor has not yet been
appointed.
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HELD FOR GRAND LARCENY
William BAKER, better known as "Nigger" BAKER, was held for the grand jury on Saturday by Justice KEELER
on the charge of grand larceny. BAKER was a pal of the notorious Tommy DEAN. He is suspected of having stolen $100
from a woman on Brown street the night of August 10th.
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DEATHS AND FUNERAL
Sophia MAIER died yesterday at No. 263 Scio street, aged 59 years.
Clarissa WRIGHT, aged 82 years, died Saturday morning in Irondequoit.
Walter SCOTT, formerly a resident of this city, died at El Cajon, Calif.; on Saturday last.
Ferdinand ENGLER died on Satueday last at his home, No. 89 Martin street, aged 83 years.
John GIBBS died Saturday morning at his home, No. 119 Champlain street, aged 78 years.
Armand, infant son of Lawrence and Augusta OBELIES, died Saturday at No. 152 Pinnacle avenue.
Christina WEBB, aged 72 years, died on Saturday last at the residence of her son, H. M. WEBB, No. 4 Averill Park.
Harriet FLETCHER, aged 56 years, died on Saturday last at the family residence, corner of Reynolds and Flint streets.
The funeral services of the late Frederick FABLE will be held at the family residence, No. 21 Almira street at
2 o'clock this afternoon.
Barbara, infant daughter of Charles and Susie STENZEL died Saturday night at the family residence, No. 803 North
Clinton street, aged 4 years.
Anna Mary C. SCHMITT, daughter of Joseph and Mary SCHMITT died yesterday at the family residence, No. 7 Laforce
Park, aged 4 years and 6 months.
Ruth Imogene, daughter of Albert and Imogene SEARS, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 904 North St. Paul
street, aged five months and eighteen days.
Sarah SULLIVAN, aged 54 years died on Saturday at her home, No. 8 Waverly Place. Her husband was buried Wednesday
last, both having succumbed to the grip.
Mrs. Alvina GRAHAM, aged 76 years died yesterday morning at her home, No. 483 Lyell avenue. A sister of the deceased
was buried from the same house yesterday. Grip was the cause.
Patrick RIGNEY, of Greece, died yesterday afternoon at his residence, aged 80 years. The deceased was a farmer,
a public spirited citizen and well liked by his neighbors and numerous friends. He was well known in the city.
The death of Abram METCALF in Syracuse on Saturday last is reported. Mr. METCALF was very well and favorably known
in Rochester among commercial men and his death will be the cause of much regret among his numerous friends here.
Andrew GESELL, aged 73 years, died yesterday at his home, No. 168 Genesee street. The deceased had been a resident
of this city for more than fifty years, and at one time carried on an extensive rope industry. He leaves a family
of one married daughter and three sons.
The funeral of the late John White WARRANT will take place at his late residence, No. 82 South avenue, at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon. Friends are invited to attend. The burial will be private. The honorary bearers will be
C. F. PAIN, A. H. COLE, S. R. ROBINSON, George D. HALL, S. A. ELLIS, E. R. ANDREWS.
Rev. D. S. DEAN, familiarly known among the Baptists of this city as "Father DEAN," died at the residence
of his son-in-law, W. P. ANDRUS, No. 53 Park avenue Saturday evening, in the 80th year of his age. The deceased
was born in Marcellus, Onondaga county, on the 8th of August, 1812. He had been in the Baptist ministry more than
fifty-five years, being a pastor most of that time. He spent a few years as evangelist in Indiana and Nebraska.
Marlin LODER, aged 89 years, died yesterday morning at the residence of his son, Henry A. LODER, No. 84 Jay street.
The deceased was born in Salem in this state in 1802, and a very early age he came to Irondequoit with his father,
traveling all the way with a team. Mr. LODER was a cooper by trade but followed farming most of the time, and for
the past eight years has lived with his children. He was a staunch Republican, never having missed casting his
vote at a presidential election since he became of age. He leaves one son, Henry A., and a sister, Mrs. John HULETT.
Malcolm McVEAN, brother of the county treasurer, died last Friday night at his residence in Scottsville, aged 60
years. The deceased was born in Wheatland, his early life being passed as a farmer on the state now in the possession
of James H. KELLY. For some years, Mr. McVEAN conducted the Carpenter brick mills in his native place but about
thirteen years ago his place was burned out and nearly all his possessions were consumed. During the year following
he went into the hotel business in Scottsville and later in North Greece. Five years ago he reopened his Scottsville
hostelry and conducted it until the time of his death. A wife, five children and two brothers survive him.
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MISS KITTIE WILKINS
Probably the Only Female Horse Trader in the World
St. Louis Republic
Miss Kittie WILKINS, of Idaho, has been spending a few days in the city. This is not exactly a society item, but
it is of far more interest to some people than any society item that could be printed. Miss WILKINS is a horse
trader, and what she does not know about a horse is not worth knowing. She has just been to New Orleans and is
going East. She went to New Orleans with three cars of horses and sold them.
Miss WILKINS enjoys the distinction of being the only woman in the United States whose sole occupation is horse-breeding.
She is a tall and stately blonde, with a profusion of light golden hair, clear blue eyes, regular features, and
a mouth and chin denoting a firmness no doubt acquired in her business. "A head for business and an eye on
the world," one could truthfully say. Her manners are perfectly lady-like, though somewhat frank; her language
is untainted, and she possesses a great faculty (didn't get a part of this article)
This range will be surveyed and divided up, and ultimately this system of growing stock on big ranges will come
to an end, but you can rest assured that by that time the range system will have produced a stock of horses that
will be found hardy, sound and thoroughly salable."
Mr. HOAK, general manager of the stable at the Union Stock Yards, said: "I have been engaged in horse dealing
for many years and have met with stock dealers from every quarter of the Union, but I have never met one to surpass
Miss WILKINS in judgment and management of horses. Her skill is truly marvelous."
Miss WILKINS will leave for New York in a few days.
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FELL TWENTY FEET
A scaffold twenty feet in height erected at one side of a building that is being constructed in the rear of the
old Bracket House fell Saturday morning at about 10 o'clock while seven laborers were under it, and all the men
were thrown to the ground. Fortunately, only two of the men were seriously hurt. Fred SCHOOLMEISTER, a mason living
at No. 266 North Avenue, received the most painful injuries. His right leg was broken and he was injured internally.
He was taken to the City Hospital in the ambulance, and last night the physicians reported that he was getting
along nicely. A hod carrier named H. LAUBRANCE was the other injured man. He was bruised about the head and face,
but was able to walk to his home. Dr. JONES was called to the scene of the accident to attend to the injured men.
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MR. MAHONEY'S DENIAL
W. R. MAHONEY called at this office last evening and said in reply to a statement made by Bob TURNBULL in an interview
published December 22nd, that he (TURNBULL) had in his possession a written acceptance of an invitation to spar
at the coming exhibition, that if Mr. TURNBULL has any such letter it was written by some one besides himself as
he has never written a letter of any kind to Mr. TURNBULL. He further said that he will not participate in the
exhibition this evening.
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A SUDDEN DEATH
Ellen McMAHON, a widow, aged about 50 years, was engaged the first part of last week to wait on Mrs. Mary BARNES
who was ill in the Moran block on Front street. On Tuesday last, Mrs. McMAHON was taken sick and Saturday morning
her ill employer, Mrs. BARNES enquired for her health. A groan was the only response and on looking up Mrs. BARNES
saw her nurse fall over dead. The city overseer of the poor was made acquainted with the facts and the body was
removed to an undertaker's rooms. An examination showed that death was superinduced by diphtheria. The deceased
is believed to have a husband in the Soldiers' home at Bath.
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THE MURDERED ITALIAN
The Body Buried in Mt. Hope Yesterday Morning
The mutilated remains of the murdered Italian, Charles DEMICO, were yesterday interred in a single burial plot
in Mt. Hope cemetery. The funeral proceeded from the undertaking rooms of Bender & Schaumann, at 9 A. m. and
went almost unattended to the grave. The erstwhile partner of DEMICO'S joys and sorrows, the much wedded Mrs. WOLFSCHLAGER-DEMICO
together with her three children and one lone Italian constituted the mourners at the grave side.
The expenses of burial are to be borne by the Italian society of this city. The inquest on DEMICO'S body has been
indefinately postponed on account of the illness of Coroner KLEINDIENST.
WOLFSCHLAGER still maintains his innocense of the crime.
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CONVICTED OF SHOPLIFTING
Mrs. Bella BROWN, of Avon, who was arrested last Thursday for shop-lifting at the store of Sibley, Lindsay &
Curr, was sentenced to pay a fine of $30 in police court last Saturday. The woman claimed that she was under the
influence of morphine when she took the articles and did not know what she was doing. The goods which she stole
were worth about $1.50.
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"I wonder if Chief BEMISH ever takes a look at the old fire boxes," said an east side citizen. "The
one on my block says that keys may be obtained at the residences of three men of good repute who, unfortunately,
departed this life several years ago. I am frightened when I think to where I might have to go for the key in case
my cook should attempt to light the kitchen fire with kerosene, and achieve the usual results. How much better
it would be if the numbers of the houses, where the keys are kept were placed on the boxes, instead of the names
of the transient occupants of the houses."
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PURELY PERSONAL
Grace McKOWN, of Ithaca, is passing the holidays with friends at No. 42 Evergreen street.
Miss Nona MOODY, of Mansfield, Pa., is spending the holidays with friends on Lorimer street.
C. P. DICKINSON, a former member of the Protectives, has been appointed a lieutenant of one of the engine companies
of the World's Columbian exposition fire department in Chicago.
Miss Minnie M. LORD, of this city, and James O'HARE, of Austin, Pa., were united in marriage Thursday evening at
No. 286 South avenue, Rev. Glenroie McQUEEN officiating. Mr. and Mrs. O'HARE will make their home in Austin.
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DIED
WRIGHT - In Irondequoit, December 25, 1891, of heart disease, Clarissa, wife of George WRIGHT, aged 82 years and
12 days.
-Funeral from her late residence, Tuesday morning at 11:30 o'clock.
McVEAN - In Scottsville, N. Y., December 25, 1891, Malcolm McVEAN, aged 60 years.
-Funeral this (Monday) morning at 9:30 o'clock.
WARRANT - In this city, at the family residence, No. 82 South avenue, December 25, 1891, John White WARRANT, aged
73 years and 8 months.
-Funeral this (Monday) afternoon from the family residence, at 2:30 o'clock.
FABLE - In this city, December 26, 1891, Frederick FABLE, aged 70 years.
-Funeral services at the family residence, No. 21 Almira street, this (Monday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
WHITNEY - On Christmas morning, 1891, of pneumonia, George P. WHITNEY, son of James M. and Martha POND WHITNEY.
BACHMANN - In this city, at No. 109 Cady street, Minnie BACHMANN, aged 20 years and 9 months.
-Funeral Tuesday, from the house at 1:30 o'clock, and from Emanuel Presbyterian Church, Plymouth and Frost avenue,
at 2 o'clock.
BARSDALE - At the family residence in Gates, N. Y., December 26, 1891, Julia A., wife of Carlisle BARSDALE, aged
63 years.
-Funeral Tuesday, at 1 o'clock, from the Presbyterian Church, Gates. Burial at East Brighton.
LODER - In this city, December 27, 1891, Martin LODER, aged 89 years and 9 months.
-Funeral from the residence, No. 84 Jay street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
DEAN - In this city, December 25, 1891, at the residence of W. P. ANDRUS, No. 53 Park avenue, Rev. D. S. DEAN.
-Funeral at Park avenue Baptist Church, Tuesday, at 2 o'clock.
SEARS - in this city, at the residence, No. 904 North St. Paul street, Ruth Imogene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.
b. SEARS, aged 5 months and 18 days.
-Funeral from the house Tuesday, at 1 o'clock.
WEBB - In this city, December 26, 1891, at the residence of her son, Henry M. WEBB, No. 4 Averill Park, Christina,
widow of the late Dr. William H. WEBB, aged 72 years.
-Funeral from the house Tuesday, at 2 o'clock. Burial private.
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