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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union Advertiser
Dec. 29, 1891

WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS

WYOMING

Deceased Soldiers' Committee of the County - Items of Interest.

The grip is very prevalent at Warsaw.

Dora Estelle HURD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira N. HURD, of Warsaw, died Sunday morning of meningitis, aged 23 years. The funeral will be held from the Methodist Church this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.

The newly-elected officers of the Congregational Sunday-school in Warsaw are: W. A. WALKER, superintendent; Professor I. B. SMITH, assistant superintendent; Robert HUMPHREY, secretary; Kendrick LUTHER, treasurer.

Rev. Otis A. DIKE, pastor of the Baptist Church at Warsaw, received a handsome gold watch and chain on Christmas, and to Mr. and Mrs. DIKE was presented a china dinner set of 137 pieces by members of the church.

New directors of the Castile Water Works Company have been elected as follows: Miles AYRAULT, Captain George H. BUSH, Mortimer N. COLE, S. C. SMITH, John AYRAULT, J. S. CHAPMAN, and James H. VAN ARSDALE. The directors have elected Miles AYRAULT, president; S. C. SMITH, vice-president; M. N. COLE, secretary, and Captain George H. BUSH, treasurer.

The following veterans have been designated to procure headstones and place upon the graves of soldiers who died in suppressing the rebellion and are buried in the towns named: Arcade, A. F. SKINNER; Attica, Charles C. NICHOLS; Bennington, W. I. EASTWOOD; Castile, A. B. SMITH; Covington, John M. FIERO; Eagle, James MAHER; Gainesville, R. B. BRAYMAN; Genesee Falls, William A. KERNS; Java, James H. MOORE; Middlebury, Charles F. MILLER; Orangeville, William H. COREY; Perry, Robert G. KERSHAW; Pike, Albert O. SKIFF; Sheldon, Colonel G. PARKER; Warsaw, Jacob M. SMITH; Wethersfield, Daniel B. WHIPPLE. They will also have charge of the burial of soldiers for the ensuing year, and the courts will allow the sum of $35 toward such burial.
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STEUBEN

Sudden Death of an Aged Resident of Wayland - The Work of Burglars

The grip is very prevalent at Wayland, a large number being ill, some seriously. Dr. C. PATCHIN, wife and son Burt, are all ill, Mrs. J. A. ROSENKRANS, Mrs. H. CURTICE and others.

Burglars entered William DIETZELL'S grocery store at Wayland and took a new overcoat and some razors. From the band room over the store they took a new banjo. From there they went to the residence of Professor R. E. SALISBURY and effected an entrance to the cellar, through an outside door, and carried away some eatables and canned fruit. Parties are suspected, but no arrests have been made.

Cohocton Lodge, E. O. M. A., elected the following officers Saturday evening: President, A. H. WILCOX; vice- president, Henry FOULTZ; past president, Jacob STEIN; recording secretary, A. J. HYLAND; treasurer, Martin H. WILCOX; financial secretary, A. H. WELD; M. of C. M. W. HARRIS; I. G., L. MEHLER, backer; O. G., Philip FULTS; representative to grand lodge, A. H. WILCOX; alternate, A. H. WELD; chaplain, J. D. FLINT.

Officers of the Presbyterian Sunday-school at Cohocton were elected Sunday as follows: Superintendent, Dr. T. B. FOWLER; assistant superintendent, Dr. F. A. WYGANT; secretary, Ruby DIESENBURY; assistant secretary, Clara GOFF; treasurer, Mrs. L. F. DRAKE; librarian, Fanny REYNOLDS; assistant librarian, Jennie HART; organist, Minnie HALL; executive committee, Rev. John WAUGH, Dr. T. B. FOWLER, Mrs. M. W. HARRIS, Mrs. Ella W. HARRIS, E. S. HIGGINS.

Moses POOR, died at the residence of his son, Moses POOR, Jr., at Wayland, Sunday morning. He arose and dressed as usual but did not seem quite well, and complained of difficulty in breathing. His grand daughter, Mrs. Frank BARTZ, of Hornellsville, assisted him to a couch and he lived only a short time after. He was 92 years of age and had been a resident of this county sixty-six years. His wife died in July last, and was 95 years old. They were pioneers of the county. Two children survive them: Mrs. Alfred HESS, of Canaseraga, and the son with whom they resided. The funeral will take place from the house this afternoon.
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MONROE

Deaths of Husband and Wife Within Twenty-four Hours - County News

Miss Celia SKINNER, of Mumford, is quite ill.

Dr. L. W. BYAM, of Mumford, is ill with the grip

Henry BLACKSTOCK, of New York, and his bride are visiting his parents in Brockport.

Cards are out announcing the marriage of Frank HALLANER and Miss Hattie MORRISON, of Webster, December 30th.

H. F. BAIRD, the miller in charge of the Chili mills for the past few years, has resigned, and Christopher FEELY, Jr., will take his place.

Captain R. ALBORN, of Blue Earth City, Minn., and Miss Lottie COPELAND, of Penfield, were married Christmas eve at the home of the bride, by Rev. M. V. WILLSON.

The only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert PARKER, of Pittsford, died Sunday, of meningitis, aged 2 years. The funeral will be held to-day at 2:30 o'clock from the house.

Mrs. Mary J. HOLMES, of Brockport, will give a talk on Alaska at the Presbyterian Church in that village this evening, for the benefit of the W. C. T. U. and the Y. M. C. A.

Charles FELLOWS died at his residence in Penfield Friday night, aged 75 years. He was born in Penfield and had always lived there. He leaves one son, Bryan FELLOWS, of Iowa.

Miss Barbara MEYER, youngest daughter of Frank MEYER, of Chili, died yesterday, aged 17 years. The funeral will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in South Chili to-day at 3 o'clock.

Miss Carrie THOMPSON, of Santa Rosa, Cala., formerly of Pittsford, and Arthur CLOSE, son of the late Rev. J. Edward CLOSE, of Dunmore, Pa., are passing the holidays at John AGATE'S, in Pittsford.

Mrs. E. M. GOODELL, of Fairport, passed her 92nd birthday Sunday, and received many testimonials of love and respect from friends near and far. Though feeble in frame, Mrs. GOODELL retains remarkable vigor of mind, and her ceaseless industry prepared not a few Christmas gifts of her own handiwork to be preserved as precious mementoes by the recipients.

The following officers have been elected by the Spencerport A. O. U. W. and will be installed the evening of January 4th: S. H. CURTIS, M. W.; E. C. DRESSER, foreman; Charles WOODMANSEE, overseer; T. H. WALDOCK, recorder; H. H. BROWN, financier; Dr. W. S. MILLENER, receiver.

At the annual meeting of the Penfield Baptist Sunday-school Sunday afternoon, the following officers were elected: George F. HARRIS, Jr., superintendent; Harrison C. FULLER, assistant superintendent; E. J. HAWKINS, secretary and treasurer; Miss HASKELL, organist; Miss WORDEN, assistant organist; C. L. FULLER, librarian.

At the annual meeting of Webster Lodge, F. and A. M., Saturday night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: John E. BASS, W. M.; John E. PELLET, S. W.; Frank HOLLEY, J. W.; George G. MASON, treasurer; Dayton T. LAWRENCE, S. D.; James C. BASS, J. D.; A. J. PRATT, secretary; Thomas NAGLE, S. M.; John A. GOETZMAN, J. M. C.; Edwin JONES, trustee. The officers-elect were duly installed by P. M. J. J. ODELL.

Philander WANZEY, of Spencerport, died at his home Sunday morning after a brief illness, in the 77th year of his age. His wife died yesterday morning, of pneumonia, aged 50 years. Mr. WANZEY was a lifelong resident of Ogden and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of its citizens. He was twice married, and leaves three daughters by his first wife: Mrs. Mrs. R. BALL, of Spencerport; Mrs. M. BROUGH, and Mrs. H. COVINGTON, of Michigan. Two brothers also survive him: John and Lyman WANZEY, both of Ogden. The funeral of husband and wife will be held at the house at 11 o'clock Thursday, and at the Spencerport Methodist Church at 12 o'clock.
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WAYNE

The Newark Highwaymen Receive Long Terms in Prison - Elections of Officers

Cards are out for the marriage of Josiah BRUNO to Miss Lucinda PLATSCHART, both of East Williamson.

The election of officers for the Disciples' Sunday-school at South Butler took place Sunday. J. E. HOUGH was elected superintendent; M. G. FOWLER, assistant superintendent; George WILSON, librarian; Lillie WADSWORTH, organist: Anna SEARLE, treasurer.

Mrs. Addie CHATTERSON, wife of Dr. Henry CHATTERSON, died at her home east of Rose, Sunday morning, of consumption, aged 43 years. She leaves a husband and two sons. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the house, Rev. G. S. TRANSUE officiating.

Mrs. Elizabeth PALLISTER died of pneumonia at her home two miles south of Pultneyville, Sunday, aged 68. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Church, of Pultneyville, and had been an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for more than forty years. Funeral at her late home to-morrow at 2 P. M. Harley, an only son, survives her.

Mrs. Mary REYNOLDS, widow of the late John REYNOLDS, of Pultneyville, died at the home of Mrs. TUCKER in Webster last week, aged 84 years. The remains were buried at Pultneyville Saturday. She was a sister of the late Mrs. W. S. THROOP and the late Mrs. Randolph REYNOLDS, of Pultneyville, and of Rufus MOSES, of Sodus, and Hiram MOSES, deceased, of Sodus.

Saturday night when Professor Albert DODD, of Sodus, returned from West Salem, Wis., where he has been assisting Rev. Rolo BRANCH, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, he found at his home over sixty of his friends awaiting him with a bountiful supper and a beautiful mottled upholstered rocker, the gift of the Choral Society, attesting their appreciation of his instruction to the class. Rev. J. B. FOOTE made the presentation speech in a few well chosen words.

Judge COWLES held an adjourned session of the county court and court of sessions Saturday afternoon in Lyons to listen to an argument for a new trial in the case of Henry HART, Joseph FLYNN and Joseph MILLER, the Newark highwaymen, convicted of assaulting and robbing John A. PALMER, of Herkimer, of a gold watch and chain in that village on the night of November 7th. The defendants' counsel, E. W. HANNA, was not present when court was called and District Attorney SAWYER moved for the sentence of the prisoners. HART and FLYNN were each sentenced to Auburn prison for ten years at hard labor, and MILLER, who is a mere boy, to the Elmira Reformatory.
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SENECA

A Waterloo Man Stabbed by an Irate Farmer - The Grismer Inquest

Cards of Invitation have been issued for the marriage, next Thursday, of Miss Eda J. BURR, of Ovid Center, and Alfred RAPPELYE, of Farmer Village.

William MORRELL, of Waterloo, has presented the Y. M. C. A. of that place a very handsome oak reading desk, planned and constructed wholly by him.

E. S GORDONIER, recent foreman of the blacksmithing department in the Waterloo wagon works, will go to Geneva to accept a similar position in the Geneva carriage works.

The Reformed Church Sunday-school of Farmer Village has elected the following officers: William E. PETERSON, superintendent; Arthur RAPPELYE, assistant superintendent; Charles SLAGHT, secretary; Frank SEVERN, treasurer; Diedrich WILLERS, librarian; Benjamin HEWLETT, assistant.

Andrew J. Chestnut Post, G. A. R., of Lodi, has elected the following officers: W. b. CLAWSON, commander; James A. HUFF, senior vice-commander; Delos H. PREDMORE, junior vice-commander; Joseph BURDIN, officer of the day; Elisha COVERT, officer of the guard; L. P. BROWN, quartermaster; David ARMSTRONG, chaplain; James D. BROWN, surgeon; E. C. BAKER, G.; L. P. BROWN, delegate to encampment; Michael McEVOY, alternate.

Michael JONES, of Waterloo, was stabbed in the back Saturday night, by a countryman whose horse he had unhitched from in front of a saloon and taken for a ride. JONES, in company with another young man, had returned the horse when they were chased by the irate farmer with a large knife. JONES companion escaped, but he received a severe cut in the back. No arrests have been made.

The name of the man drowned at Mudlock Christmas night was Jacob GRISMER, and not William, as reported. William is a brother of the deceased, and lives at Seneca Falls. Coroner SEAMAN held an inquest yesterday at Sanderson's undertaking rooms in Seneca Falls, at which Mr. and Mrs. Fred MUNDT, of MUNDT'S hotel, Mudlock, and Del DeMONT, another resident there, were sworn. No new facts of importance were elicited. The verdict was death by accidental drowning. The remains were taken to Auburn yesterday afternoon for interment.
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NIAGARA

Robert BABCOCK, aged 73 years, died at his home at Coomer yesterday.

Mrs. William F. EVANS, of Niagara Falls, who has relatives throughout the county, died Saturday night.

Catherine NICHOLLS, of Pendleton, aged 56 years, and wife of a prominent farmer, Truman NICHOLLS, died Sunday morning.

Allan A. HUNTINGTON, of Somerset, and Mrs. Mary WARNER, of Lockport, were married Saturday at Lockport by Rev. H. J. WATKINS.
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LIVINGSTON

The "Cool Collegians" at Caledonia - County Historical Society

Miss Susan MARSHALL, of North Hector, and Orrin RICH, of Hector, were married at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. David MARSHALL, in Mt. Morris, on Sunday.

Mrs. James LITTLE, of Caledonia, died at her home three miles east of Caledonia village on Saturday, aged about 45 years. She had been ill some time with bronchitis. She leaves a husband and family. The funeral was held yesterday, Rev. J. A. HENDERSON officiating.

Mrs. Catherine PARMELE, widow of Baldwin PARMELE, died yesterday morning at the residence of her son-in- law, Augustus MARKHAM, in the town of Lima. Mrs. PARMELE had been a great but patient sufferer for nearly two years. She leaves four sons and three daughters and a large number of grandchildren.

"The Cool COLLEGIANS" will be given at the Caledonia opera house this evening for the benefit of the Ladies' Library Association, with the following cast: Fred PARKS, Duncan CAMPBELl; Harry MEREDITH, Irving McCOLL; Muggins, Richard BRODHEAD; Mrs. LAUTON, Miss WILSON; Miss WAINRIGHT, Miss WALKER; Miss MORRISON, Miss Josie WILSON; Kate, Miss McNAB. The comedy will be followed by "The Mistletoe Bough," introducing the minuet, which will be danced in court costume. Great care is being taken in the preparing of the entertainment and a large crowd is assured.

The sixteenth annual meeting of the Livingston County Historical Society will be held in the Seymour opera house at Mt. Morris January 12. A business meeting for the election of officers, etc., will be held at 11 o'clock. The public exercises will be held at 2 o'clock and will be as follows: music: prayer, Rev. Levi PARSONS, D. D.; music; address, by the president, Hon. O. D. LAKE; reports of secretary and treasurer; memorial tribute from committee on necrology, on the late Dr. L. J. AMES, by Norman SEYMOUR, on the late J. H. McNAUGHTON, by Hon. E. H. DAVIS; annual address, Rev. J. W. SANBORN; reports of town committees. The public are cordially invited to attend.
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GENESEE

Thomas OATWAY, of Byron, and Miss Clara BARR, of Elba, were married at the bride's home last week.

Rev. D. J. BAILEY, pastor of the Elba Baptist Church, and wife were presented a purse of $67 as a Christmas gift by the members of his congregation.

Hiram FRARY, an aged resident of Oakfield, died from cancer of the stomach early yesterday morning at his home in that village, in the 73rd year of his age.

William PETHERBRIDGE, of Byron, was married last week to Miss Nellie TRIPP, of Horton, Mich., at the bride's home. Mr. and Mrs. PETHERBRIDGE will live on his farm in the north part of the town.

Mrs. Ann QUIRK, aged 71 years, a resident of Batavia for many years, died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her son, James QUIRK, death resulting from an attack of the grip.

Miss Estelle L. BROWN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. BROWN, of West Batavia, died from diphtheria Sunday in Jackson, Mich., where she was visiting her brother, Arthur H. BROWN. Her age was 39 years.
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SCHUYLER

Dr. D. W. SCUTT, of Monterey, has located at Watkins.

M. T. SMITH, a former well-known resident of this county, died Sunday at his home in Cuba. He was the father of J. B. SMITH, of Watkins, and was formerly proprietor of the Fall Brook house, at that place, and also of the hotel at Mecklenburg.

Work has been commenced on the Smith shoe factory building at Watkins. W. Henry WAIT has the contract to furnish the stone and P. H. DOWNS for the excavation and mason work. The building is to be 100x30 feet, two stories high, with an addition for the engine of 22x30 feet.
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ORLEANS

A. G. SNYDER, of East Carlton, has secured a position at Sandusky, Ohio.

The Conversation Club of Albion will enjoy a Dickens evening to-night at the residence of William G. SWAN.

The Albion Whist Club, of which there are forty members, will meet new Year's eve at the residence of Hon. E. K. HART.

Rev. and Mrs. E. h. RUDD, of Albion, will receive the members of the congregation of which Mr. RUDD is pastor on New Year's day, afternoon and evening.

Rev. William G. HUBBARD, of Albion, is the recipient of a large crayon portrait, on a handsome brass easel, of his son, the late Dr. W. A. HUBBELL, who died at his home in East Bloomfield, in October. The gift was from many friends in that place as a token of their high esteem for the deceased, and a deep sympathy for the surviving parent and sisters.
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ALLEGANY

The Allegany County G. A. R. Association will meet at Angelica next Thursday.

Attorneys George H. BLACKMAN and Caleb S. HALL, of Wellsville, have dissolved partnership.

Orson BEARDSLEY, of Hume, had his span of old horses killed a few days ago. They were 32 and 33 years old, and Mr. BEARDSLEY had owned them ever since they were colts.
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YATES

The following officers will be installed January 1st by Rushville Lodge, A. O. U. W.; M. Z. CASE, P. M.; W. R. FITCH, M. W.; A. BLODGETT, foreman; Alonzo WALTERS, overseer; H. R. ANGELL, recorder; H. M. SMITH, financier; Charles CHAPMAN, receiver; H. M. SMITH, representative to grand lodge; M. Z. CASE, alternate. The members of the lodge and their families will hold their annual social and reunion at the Opera House to-morrow evening.
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ONTARIO

Miss Abbie GRANGER, of Phelps, died early yesterday morning, aged 60 years. She had been in poor health for some time.
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Mrs. Jefferson DAVIES has an adopted daughter named Bettie TILLMAN. The maiden is 16 years old.
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OBITUARY

New York, Dec. 28 - General Thomas ALLCOCK died at his residence in this city last evening. He was born in Birmingham, England, and was 77 years old. On the breaking out of the rebellion he was made assistant general adjutant under general YALES and helped to organize the Fourth New York heavy artillery, with which he went to the front as a major. He served through the war and was made a brigadier-general for bravery in the field. He was the inventor of the plaster that bears his name. His death resulted from an apopleptic stroke. He leaves two sons and two daughters.

New York, Dec. 28 - John J. NATHAN, an old time circus man, died Saturday night, aged about 76 years. He entered the ring about sixty years ago and for nearly half a century was prominent in the business. He started as a rider and rose into prominence. Later he associated himself with SANDS and others, and under the firm name of Sands, Nathan & Co., conducted the circus that for many years bore that name. Later he became interested with Seth B. HOWE, George BAILEY and others. In 1872 Mr. NATHAN joined forces with P. T. BARNUM and for several years gave personal attention to the Barium show. Mr. NATHAN projected and carried out successfully the Metropolitan circus which gave exhibitions throughout Europe. In its tour of the Mediterranean ports the show occupied its own ships. It was Mr. NATHAN also who first brought a hippopotamus to this country.

Jefferson City, MO., Dec. 28 - Jacob D. CONNOR, clerk of the Missouri supreme court, died here this morning from the effects of paralysis, with which he was stricken ten days ago.

Louisville, Ky., Dec. 28 - General Scott BROWN died at Frankfort to-day aged 72. He was adjutant general in 1851 and in the legislature from 1875 to 1879.
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SILVER WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. Sanford A. Penny Celebrate Their Twenty-fifth Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Sanford A. PENNY gave a reception Christmas night at their residence, at the corner of Lake avenue and Glenwood Park, in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion; a sumptuous supper was served; the best of music was provided for dancing and nothing was left undone by the bride and groom to make the evening enjoyable and memorable to their friends.

The many handsome and valuable presents, appropriate to the silver anniversary, testified to the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. PENNY are held. Among them particularly notable was a handsome silver, gold-lined, tea and coffee service, the gift of the employes and officers of the Eastman Dry Plate Company, of whose establishment on the Boulevard Mr. PENNY is foreman. The service had been selected by a committee composed of Andrew KREIG, Charles WIDNER, and John ROBINSON, Mr. KREIG made the presentation in a few well-chosen words to which Mr. PENNY found difficulty in fitly responding so overcome was he by surprise and gratification. He called upon Reuben D. JONES, who proved fully equal to the occasion to respond for him. Another highly valued gift was a life-size portrait of Mrs. PENNY'S father, mounted in a silver frame, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred THOMAS, of Rochester. One of the pleasantest features of the evening was the reading of a very tasteful and appropriate copy of verses, composed for the occasion, by the author, A. S. CLACKNER.

Among the congratulatory letters received from friends too far away to conveniently attend the reception were those of Mrs. Frank ROBINSON, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Frank McMILLAN, both of Kansas City; the bride's sisters, Mrs. Frank B. HUNTER and Mrs. E. E. DUNN and her mother, Mrs. P. F. RHINES, all of Chicago.
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FINANCIALLY EMBARRASSED

Receiver Appointed of the Property of Receiver H. Israel Weinberg

Confession of judgment from H. Israel WEINBERG, clothier at Nos. 179 and 181 North avenue, to Caroline WEINBERG, his mother, for $1,267.92 has been docketed in the county clerk's office. Two chattel mortgages have also been filed, securing WEINBERG'S brother, Solomon, for $7,528.04 and $689.55. These mortgages were executed December 15th and 18th respectively.

Yesterday afternoon Horace J. TUTTLE was appointed receiver of WEINBERG'S property.
The following deeds from H. Israel WEINBERG and wife have been recorded within the last ten days:
Minnie H. WOLF, property on Henry street, $900
Simon S. VORRENTER, block on Main street, running back to Division street, $1.
Caroline WEINBERG, property on Plymouth avenue, $1,250;
Simon S. VORRENTER, property on Kelly street, $500;
Jennie BERNSTEIN, property on Kelly street, $500.
Mortgages have been given as follows by Mr. and Mrs. WEINBERG: Covering property on North street to Libbie Carter DOWNS for $1,450; covering property on North street to Isaac OTTENBURG for $1,147. There is also a deed from WEINBERG to his wife under December 11th conveying the following parcels of real estate from WEINBERG to his wife for a consideration of $6,000; Property on Ely street, property on Vose street and property on Tierney Park.
WEINBERG is the receiver of William H. BECK, against whom there are eighteen judgments and executions in the county clerk's and sheriff's offices aggregating $6,085.51.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Thomas CONOLE died yesterday at No. 78 Saratoga avenue.

Dinah GROBBEN died yesterday at No. 171 Clifford street, aged 61 years.

Josephine REINSTADLER, aged 63 years, died last Saturday at No. 93 Alphonse street.

The funeral of the late George P. WHITNEY took place at the house yesterday morning.

Elizabeth FREDERICK, aged 83 years, died yesterday at the home of her son, Adam FREDERICK, No. 30 Baden street.

Delia ., widow of the late Dr. E. S. PRESTON, died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 31 Chestnut street.

Mrs. Margaret WOLTERS, widow of the late Nicholas WOLTERS, aged 81 years, died yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. BRYANT, No. 170 State street.

The funeral services of the late Mrs. Clarissa WRIGHT, of Irondequoit, will be held to-day at 11:30 A. M. The train can be taken for Sea Breeze at 11 o'clock, and the return will be by special train, leaving at 1 P. m.

Anna, daughter of John and Margareta McORT, died yesterday, aged 6 years, at the family residence, No. 11 Yale street.

Mrs. SCHIEMSEN, widow of the late Louis SCHIEMSEN, aged 77 years, died yesterday at the home of her son- in-law, Henry FLORICK, No. 26 Helena street.

Mrs. Ann E. FALLS, widow of the late William S. FALLS, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 63 Chestnut street. Mrs. FALLS was an old resident of Rochester. Her loss will be mourned by many, but will be most deeply felt in her home circle, where she was best known and most deeply loved. She left three daughters, Mrs. John T. BRIGGS, Mrs. K. A. HOGEBOOM and Mrs. E. P. OLMSTED.

Mrs. George N. WEST died early yesterday morning at the residence of her son, No. 174 Jefferson avenue, aged 72 years. She left two children, George W. WEST, of this city, and Mrs. William GREEN, of Victor; three sisters, Mrs. Henry BROWN, of Victor, Mrs. D. E. SIZER, of Canandaigua, and Mrs. G. E. DECKER, of this city; four brothers, Jacob BOWERS, of Batavia, Edward BOWERS, of Penn Yan, Francis BOWERS, of Victor, and Henry BOWERS, of Addison.

Mrs. Clarissa WRIGHT, who died Christmas night at her home in Irondequoit, was one of the oldest residents of Monroe county, having lived within its limits since 1813. She was born at Scipio, Cayuga county, December 13, 1810. She was a daughter of Enoch HOLMES, who removed, with his family, in 1813 to what is now Henrietta, settling and clearing a homestead about a mile south of West Henrietta village. Miss HOLMES married George WRIGHT, at Henrietta, April 16th, 1820. Then began a happy married life of nearly sixty-three years, seventeen years in Henrietta, the next four years in Rochester and the last forty-two years in Irondequoit, of which her husband has been one of the best known and most honored townsmen. Mrs. WRIGHT had three children, a son who died in infancy, and two daughters, Ellen, wife of E. J. SOUTHWORTH, who died some years ago, and Arietta, wife of Daniel COLBY, of Illinois, who survives her.

Patrick RIGNEY, who died last Sunday evening, aged 80 years, at his home in Greece, was one of the best known of Monroe county farmers. He was born in Ireland and came to this country in 1832. By industry and economy he amassed a sum which, forty years ago, enabled him to purchase about one hundred acres of woodland in Greece, on the heights west of the village, since which time he has constantly prospered, all his investments being characterized by sound business judgment. Last Thursday he complained of pain near the heart, and a physician was summoned. Sunday morning his condition improved, but in the afternoon he grew worse, and in spite of the efforts of a consultation of physicians, he continued to fail until the hour of his death. His wife died four or five years ago. The surviving members of the family include three sons and two daughters, James, Frank and Patrick, and Catherine and Mary RIGNEY. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. John SHERIDAN and Mrs. William MAHER, of this city, and Mrs. Joseph FLEMING, of Greece. Mr. RIGNEY was the last son of a family of five sons and five daughters. All of his children reside in this county except James, who has charge of his father's property in Kansas.

Daniel WOOD, who died yesterday morning at his residence, No. 170 Exchange street, was one of the oldest members of the order of Odd Fellows in Western New York, having joined Teoronto Lodge in 1848. He was one of the chief forces in organizing Monroe Grace Rebekah Lodge, and acquiring for the lodge the distinction of No. 1, thus making it the most prominent Rebekah lodge in this state. He was a representative to the grand lodge at Utica from this city in 1850, and was installed grand warden of the state lodge at Buffalo in 1868. In 1869 he was chosen deputy grand master, and raised to the grand master's position in this city in 1870, and became past grand master the year following. At the last annual session of the grand lodge in this city Mr. WOOD was honored as chairman of the Rebekah degree, in which he had a lively interest for many years. During his term of grand master Mr. WOOD instituted seven subordinate lodges, dedicated the rooms of five lodges and installed many prominent officers. In 1871, he was chosen to dedicated Stella lodge of Brooklyn. Daniel WOOD was born in Wolcott, Wayne county, June 12, 1820. In 1828, his father, William WOOD, removed with his family to Penfield. Daniel was educated at the Wesleyan Seminary in Lima, and in the Methodist college at Middletown, Conn. During the winter of 1841 he acted as assistant teacher in a select school in Penfield village. On the 5th of May, 1841, he entered the law office of the Hon. Addison GARDINER and Mortimer E. DELANO, then partners in this city, and he was admitted to the bar as an attorney in October, 1843. Three years following he was admitted to practice as counselor at law. In 1844 Mr. WOOD was chosen clerk of the surrogate's court. He also held the position of city justice two terms, once in 1855 and again in 1869
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PURELY PERSONAL

Vicar-General O'HARE is ill with the grip.
Coroner KLEINDIENST is somewhat better, but is still confined to his house.
C. O. ASHLEY, Jr., of New York, is visiting his relatives in Rochester.
Police Clerk ENOS resumed his duties yesterday after a severe attack of the grip.
Rev. James O'CONNOR, of Seneca Falls, formerly the pastor of St. Bridget's Church is ill with the grip.
Eli HOFELLER, of this city, and Miss Bertha KAISER, of New Orleans, will be married at New Orleans to-day.

Goff S. DAVISON, of No. 100 Silver street, who has had a very serious attack of diphtheria, is now considered out of danger.

Rev. Mr. SHURTLITT has purchased the late Deacon DICKEY'S old home on Center Park, and is soon to occupy it as a home, becoming a permanent resident of Rochester.

Professor H. L. FAIRCHILD, of the University of Rochester, has gone to Columbus, O., to attend the meeting to- day of the Geological Society of America, of which he is secretary.
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DIED

FALLS - In this city, December 28, 1891, at the family residence, No. 6(3 or 8) Chestnut street, of pneumonia, Anna E. FALLS, widow of the late William S. FALLS, aged 76 years.
-Funeral from the house on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 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 at the house this (Tuesday) afternoon at 1 o'clock.

PRESTON - In this city, at the late residence, No. 31 Chestnut street, Mrs. Delia M. PRESTON, widow of the late Dr. D. S. PRESTON, at the age of 73 years.
-Funeral from the house, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. Burial private.

PARMELE - In Lima, December 28, 1891, at the residence of Augustine MARKHAM, Catherine Davis PARMELE, widow of Baldwin PARMELE, aged 76 years.
-Funeral at the house of Mr. MARKHAM, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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