WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS

PENN YAN

The Coroner Investigating Thomas Conley's Death

Penn Yan, May 11 - The body of a man, in a badly decomposed condition, was found in the outlet yesterday morning, near where the trestle works of the Fall Brook railroad crosses the stream to reach the coal yard of Ellsworth & Co. Coroner HOLT empanneled a jury; Norman BELT, Benjamin HAVENS, Wendell P. HARTSHORN, Edwin SWARTHOUT, Harry JESSUP and Charles BUSH. The body was identified as that of Thomas CONLEY, who came to Penn Yan about the middle of November last, on a visit to the widow of his cousin, Hugh McMANUS, and to another cousin, John DOLAN of Bluff Point. He left the residence of Mrs. McMANUS on the morning of December 21st and said he would return in the evening. That was the last Mrs. McMANUS ever saw of him.
There was no money in his clothes when he was taken from the water, but a gold watch and chain were found in his vest. When the jury met at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon they examined three witnesses among them Mrs. Hugh McMANUS. She said, in substance, that CONLEY came from Memphis, Tenn., where he had been working on a dredge; that he had very little money; that he was not a drinking man so far as she knew, and that he had told her he was expecting money soon from the south. The other witnesses agreed that CONLEY was a drinking man. The coroner adjourned the inquest until Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

The following is the programme for the summer meeting of the Penn Yan Driving Park Association to be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 4th, 5th and 6th.
    FIRST DAY, JULY 4th
8:30 class: $200
2:29, trotting and pacing: $200
Running race, half mile and repeat: $100
     Second Day, July 5th
2:33 class, trotting and pacing: $200
2:40 class, trotting and pacing: $200
    Third Day, July 6th
2:50 class, trotting and pacing: $150
Free-for-all, trotting and pacing: $300
Running (mile heats): $150
Total purses, $1,500. Rules of National Association to govern.

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MEDINA

Interesting Description of the Water Supply Source

Medina, May 11 - Your correspondent recently paid a visit to the farm of Mr. ROSS at Knowlesville, where are situated the springs which are to furnish the water supply for the new water works of this village.
It will be remembered that about two months ago the contract for furnishing a complete system of water works for this village was awarded to Messrs. BAUER, BRUFF & POND of Rochester. As the first of the work was necessarily in connection with the springs, which are situated on the north side of a gentle sloping, gravelly hill, and in a comparatively damp soil, underlaid with clay, it was not possible for the contractors to make much headway previous to April 15th. The main spring was sided up and ditches cut from it, through which the water runs to a small stream near by. A powerful centripetal pump, throwing a stream three inches in diameter, was placed in position and a day was spent in steady pumping, which did not lower the water in the least, although the actual depth of the spring does not exceed six feet.
East from the spring, and further down the slope, is located the open reservoir; the surface dirt has been removed over an area at five by ten rods, and the clay subsoil thrown up and "puddled," which, when completed, will make, in the cleanest, most substantial and economical manner, a storage reservoir, from which the water will be pumped into a smaller, elevated reservoir in the village.
The well is to be made about eight feet across, and will be cut down to the depth of twenty feet. The contractors say that it will probably be necessary to build the sides of iron to withstand the great pressure. A brick building will be constructed to the south and above the spring, to be used as an engine house and for other machinery.

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BATAVIA

Batavia, May 11 - Yesterday was Prohibition day in Batavia and the cold water men and women had possession of the town. Town caucus at 9:30 a.m., county convention at 10 and Congressional convention at 11:45, all held in the Opera House, give, ample evidence of their capability of rushing business. A mass meeting was held in the evening, addressed by Mrs. Helen M. GOUGER of Indiana. The town caucus was to elect delegates to the county convention; the county convention to elect delegates to the Congressional convention, the Congressional convention to elect delegates to the national convention. Alva CARPENTER of Avon presided over the latter, and the following were elected to represent the district at Cincinnati; A. J. RUMSEY of Genesee, Alva CARPENTER of Livingston, Joseph HESS of Orleans, Charles TALLMAN of Wyoming; alternates, Rev. Isaac HARRIS of Genesee, Charles J. McKENRIE of Livingston, William GATES of Orleans, A. S. PERKINS of Wyoming. The following was adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this convention that John P. ST. JOHN be selected as the standard bearer of our party in the coming Presidential campaign.
Congressional committee for the ensuing year: F. H. MARTIN, Genesee; Alva CARPENTER, Livingston; A. F. BROWN, Niagara; C. H. EDDY, Orleans; A. S. PERKINS. Wyoming. There was a large attendance and a fair degree of enthusiasm.

A man giving his name as LeRoy F. BENHAM and his residence as Rochester, was arrested Monday night for assaulting with a knife a railroad employee at the Central depot. While on his way to jail he amused himself by yelling "murder" at the top of his voice. In the morning he was taken before Justice DUNHAM, when he again became greatly excited, and caused a scene by kicking the justice and attempting to break up the furniture with his head. He was remanded to jail again and on the way thither repeated his cries of "murder." His case will be disposed of Thursday morning.

George G. ELLIOTT, proprietor of the East Pembroke hotel for the past twenty-one years, died Monday evening from dropsy, aged 70 years.

Richard HOGAN died of consumption Tuesday morning at his home on Lyon street, aged 22 years.

The Board of Excise sat as a Court of Inquiry Tuesday evening, a hearing being given in the case of Charles NICHOLS, an applicant for license, against whom a general charge of unfitness was preferred, and also a special charge of having sold liquor to Charles BAKER, a Keeley graduate. A half dozen or more witnesses were sworn on either side. Mr. NICHOLS was represented by W. E. WEBSTER, while George F. SHULTZ, of the Daily News, conducted the prosecution. The board reserved its decision.

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MT. MORRIS

Mt. Morris, May 11 - On Thursday evening of this week a forestry meeting will be held in Seymour Opera House under the auspices of the Genesee Valley Forestry Association of Rochester. The meeting will be addressed by Prof. FERNOW, chief of the Forestry Bureau in the Department of Agriculture at Washington, and also by President A. S. HAMILTON of the Forestry Association.

The semi-annual meeting of the Livingston County Sunday School Association will be held in the presbyterian Church in this village on Wednesday, May 18th. The programme will consist of devotional services, led by Mrs. F. P. HENDERSHOTT of Groveland; address of welcome, by H. W. MILLER, Mt. Morris; class experience; Sunday school superintendents, led by H. C. ELLWOOD, Nunda; adult class, by S. L. ROCKFELLOW, Mt. Morris; intermediate class, by C. E. SEARS, Moscow; primary class, by Mrs. G. W. GREEN of York; How to Question, by Rev. F. e. BANCROFT, of Sparta, followed by discussion; reports of town Sunday school secretaries; invocation, by Rev. Mr. ROWLEY of Brooksgrove; address by Lewis HAAS, Sunday school district missionary, Subject: "Who is Responsible!" Question drawer, a paper by Dr. J. E. KITTRIDGE of Geneseo; a paper by Mrs. J. D. BAUME of Lima. Topic: "How May we Make Our Sunday School Work More Successful?" Praise service, conducted by Rev. J. B. ARNOLD of Scottsburg; address by Rev. W. C. PHILLIPS of Nunda. Address, subject: "What Is the Matter With Livingston County?" by L. HAAS, Sunday school district missionary. Each Sabbath school in the county is requested to send five delegates.

At the annual meeting of the Town Bible Society, held in the Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening, Dr. H. POVALL was elected president, H. W. MILLER and Mills B. McNAIR vice- presidents, and W. H. NOTT secretary.

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WARSAW

Verdict Rendered of Not Guilty in the Vosburgh Case

Warsaw, May 11 - When the VOSBURGH case was submitted to the jury at a little after noon yesterday, the court directed that officer take them to dinner. Immediately upon retiring to the jury room they chose P. P. BLISS foreman, and one ballot was taken, every juror voting "not guilty." It was 2 o'clock when they returned from dinner, and, neither counsel anticipating so speedy a decision, it took some time to find them, and it was nearly 3 o'clock when the verdict was rendered. At 5 o'clock Mr. RAINES submitted an application that the forfeiting of the undertaking be discharged Mr. VOSBURGH having forfeited his bail when he went away during the first week of court, and filed affidavits to excuse the default. The prosecuting attorneys wishing also to file affidavits the court will consider the matter to-day. Mr. RAINES returned to Rochester last night.

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SENECA FALLS

Seneca Falls, May 11 - The excise commissioners on Saturday established the rate of licenses for hotels at $40, for saloon, liquor and beer licenses at $30 each, for storekeepers, $30, and for druggists, $20.
One license was issued on Saturday to James RUDDY, on Bridge street. H. A. CARMER was chosen attorney for the board.
A Seneca Rod and Gun Club has been organized with Henry J. GLADKE as president, Geo. HANNA, vice-president, and Geo. COMPSON, secretary and treasurer.

Charles A. HAWLEY will deliver an address on the evening of Memorial Day.

The game of base ball which was postponed last Saturday on account of the rain will be played this week Saturday, in Lawrence park.

The weddings of John GARGAN and Maggie CASEY, and Martin SHAYNE and Mary WHITE were announced Sunday in St. Patrick's Church.

The warrant for the collection of school taxes has been signed and placed in the hands of the treasurer of the village.

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GENEVA

Geneva, May 11 - Wm. VAN SICKLE has been given charge of the Geneva Dining Club's Hotel at Pre-Emption park.

Timothy RYAN, aged 73 years, was found dead in his bed yesterday.

Mrs. Tillie OSTRANDER, aged 84 years, an old resident of Geneva, died on Monday night.

The marriage of Bridget HENRY of Geneva, to John S. CONNERTON of Troy, took place from St. Francis De Sales' Church this morning at 11 o'clock.

The G. A. R. Veterans of Geneva, for the first time in many years will not generally celebrate memorial Day. The soldiers' graves will be decorated on Sunday afternoon and most of the veterans will go to Rochester on Monday.

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ANGELICA

Angelica, May 11 - Adelbert OSGOOD is about to move to Hornellsville with his family.

Rev. Mr. ALLEN will occupy the pulpit of Rev. M. C. DEAN next Sunday.

The remains of Mrs. Col. BROWN were brought here Tuesday from Northumberland, Md., for interment. Mrs. BROWN was formerly a resident of Angelica and was the mother of Charles BROWN of this place.

Mrs. N. S. WILSON, who has been spending the winter in Washington, returning home on Tuesday.

Miss Ethel WORDEN, who has been in the Elmira Training School for Nurses for the past two months, returned home on Saturday, her health being too delicate for the work she had undertaken.

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FAIRPORT

Fairport, May 11 - The teachers’ Association of the First Commissioners’ district will be held at the First Baptist tomorrow and Saturday. Commissioner PARSONS expects to make this meeting the most profitable and entertaining session yet held.

Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Josie GRIFFITH, formerly of this place, to Rev. Robert Morris RABB at the Park Avenue Baptist Church Thursday evening, May 19^th.

On account of the rain Arbor Day exercises at the Union school were postponed until Monday afternoon, when the oak free(?) was planted by the graduating class of ‘92.

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DANSVILLE

Dansville, May 11 - While turning around in front of Freidel & Kershner’s blacksmith shop yesterday afternoon, John SQUIRES was thrown from his buggy by its being turned over, and his collar bone was broken. Mr. SQUIRES has past his four score years.

Mr. Will SPINNINGS has bought the residence of Mrs. C. V. TIFFANY for $3,500.

Mrs. SHANNAHAN and daughter of Oregon are visiting at E. P. CLARK’S

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WAYLAND

Wayland, May 11 - Jay SHULTS of this village has been elected president of the senior class of the Buffalo Normal school.

J. M. MOSS of Savona has taken the place of Wilbur ADAMS as proprietor of the Bryant House livery stables.

Nicholas SCHU, Jr., is converting his restaurant and saloon into a hotel. The Rauber saloon is also being enlarged.

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CALEDONIA

Caledonia, May 11 - Miss Mary E. HAMILTON leaves to-morrow for a several weeks’ visit with friends in the eastern part of the state.

A "butterfly" social will be held on Friday evening in the Chapel, under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society.

James McCONVILLE and wife have gone to Niagara Falls, where they are to reside for two or three years.

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GENESEO

Geneseo, May 11 - Ferdinand WARD, the young Napoleon of finance, registered at the Big Tree Inn last evening, coming here from Rochester. The old home of Mr. WARD has been closed up since his father, Rev. Ferdinand DE W. WARD, went to Europe. During the evening Mr. WARD received a number of callers in his room at the hotel.

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LYONS

Lyons, May 11 - Robert WAY attempted suicide Monday evening while intoxicated and was very violent when arrested.

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The eclipse is fast advancing towards totality. You can see it with the naked eye to-day.

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The True Laxative Principle

Of the plants used in manufacturing the pleasant remedy, Syrup of Figs, has a permanently beneficial effect on the human system, while the cheap vegetable extracts and mineral solutions, usually sold as medicines, are permanently injurious. Being well informed, you will use the true remedy only. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.

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MOTHER AND SON MURDERED

Discovery of an Awful Crime by Railroad Hands in Texas

Brenham, Tex., May 11 - When the section hands at No. 24, near Lyons, on the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe railroad returned from work yesterday they found Mrs. B. McDONOUGH, wife of the boss, and her 7-year-old son weltering in their blood, dead.
All appearances indicated that the woman had been ravished and then beaten to death, and the boy also killed to conceal the identity of the criminal.
Frank CONNORS, a white flagman, and Frazier DAVIS, a negro who had recently been discharged by McDONOUGH are under arrest. Circumstantial evidence against the negro is very strong, and there are threats of lynching.

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OBITUARY

Dansville, May 11 - Isaac TRAXLER, one of Dansville’s oldest and most esteemed citizens, died at his home on Main street last evening from the effects of several paralytic strokes, at the age of 77 years. Mr. TRAXLER leaves a wife and one child, Mrs. Edward WHITEMAN of Wayland.

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DIED OF HIS WOUND

Buffalo, May 11 - Cornelius RING, who on the 5^th of April was assaulted with a beer mallet by Saloon Keeper Michael P. CURRY and whose skull was fractured, died from the effects of the injuries at the hospital this morning. CURRY is in jail and will be indicted for murder.

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SUFFERING NEGROES IN KANSAS

Fearful State of Destitution Among the Colonists in Black Jack County

Wichita, Kas., May 11 - A fearful state of destitution and starvation exists among the negro colonists scattered through the Black Jack country around Kingfisher, O. T.
It is said there are between 500 and 600 families with starvation staring them in the face. The negroes blame the men who organized the colonies in the south and charge them with misappropriating the funds which it was thought would tide the emigrants over till they could raise a crop.
An urgent appeal for help has been made to Gov. SEAY.

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MURDER AND SUICIDE

Columbia, S. C., May 11 - In Anderson county yesterday, Wm. WILSON, a white farmer, cut his wife’s throat with a razor, killing her instantly, and nearly severing her head from her body. He then cut his own throat and will die. Cause, jealousy.

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SUICIDE OF MARY FIEST

Her Death at the City Hospital From the Effects of Poison

Mary FIEST, who on Wednesday noon last took a dose of bed-bug poison with suicidal intent and was afterwards removed to the City Hospital, died at the institution at 2 o’clock this afternoon.
The woman took the poison in a room which she occupied in the Crippen block on West avenue. She was attended at the time by Drs. REMINGTON and HAYES, and from the first no hopes of her recovery were entertained. She suffered great agony up to the time of her death.
Coroner GRAHAM was notified of the death. He took charge of the body and will hold an inquest. The deceased was 29 years of age, and had previously made attempts to commit suicide.

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WILCOX WILL CONTEST

Surrogate Addington Hears Additional Argument in the Case

An interesting argument in the contest of the will of Samuel WILCOX was heard before Surrogate ADLINGTON this morning. Hubbell & McGuire are the attorneys for defendants. C. D. KIEHEL is attorney of record for the contestants and John VAN VOORHIS, counsel.
The will, which bequeaths a valuable estate, is marked by several erasures and inter-lineations, which materially charge the import of the document.
The argument to-day was made to establish the burden of proof. Surrogate ADLINGTON decided that the testator made the changes in the will.

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BROCKPORT

Brockport, May 11 - The case of the overseer of the poor against William EAGAN, charging him with being the father of Ida MOSIER’S child, came on for trial before Justice DEAN and ADAMS yesterday. John N. DRAKE appeared for the people and Charles F. BUTTS for the defendant. The court adjudged the defendant guilty of the charge, and decided that he pay $20 costs, and give bonds that he would pay the sum of $35 for expenses, during the mother’s confinement, and also pay $3 per week for the support of the infant. On advice of his counsel, the defendant refused to sign the above bond, but appealed to the Court of Sessions at Rochester for a new trial. He furnished bonds to-day for his appearance at the next Court of Sessions.

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DIED

GUYER - At the family residence, 35 Griffith street, Mrs. Ann GUYER, aged 55 years, yesterday afternoon, May 10, 1892.
-The funeral will take place Friday morning at 8:40 o’clock from the house and at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s Church.

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DROWNED IN THE FEEDER

An Old Woman’s Accidental Death Last Night - The Coroner in Charge
An old woman who was staggering along the bank of the canal feeder, near Mt. Hope avenue, last evening was seen to fall in the water by two boys who were fishing nearby. One of them tried to assist the woman while the other ran down the avenue and summoned Officer TICHBEIN. The woman sunk before the officer reached the place. Her body was recovered a few minutes later and removed by direction of Coroner KLEINDIENST to Maier’s undertaking rooms, where an inquest was held this afternoon.
The woman has been identified as Mrs. Mary FOLEY, who has been at times an inmate of the County House. She was the widow of a soldier and received a small pension. She was addicted to drink and is thought to have fallen into the feeder while intoxicated.

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ITEMS IN BRIEF

-An excellent concert was given last evening at the Y. M. C. A. Music Hall by the Criterion concert company.

-Cases of diphtheria have been reported to the Health Board office from 19 Ann and 19 Epsworth streets; scarlet fever at 35 Sellinger street.

-Mrs. Helen M. GOUGAR of Indiana, who has been lecturing in the principal cities of the state, will speak in Y. M. C. A. Music Hall to-morrow evening.

-Mrs. Henry R. EAST and Mrs. Frank W. EMBRY will receive at the Hahnemann Hospital Thursday afternoon from 3 to 9 o’clock. Hahnemann sewing circle will meet at the Hospital Thursday afternoon.

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PERSONAL

-Dr. JAMESON has returned from Montreal and is visiting his mother at 206 Alexander street.

-H. R. ARMSTRONG of the New York World, is registered at the New Osburn House.

-Mrs. David GRANT and her son Arthur, together with Miss Julia WILCOX of Conquest, Cayuga county, are guests of Mrs. W. H. MOOERS of 21 Jones avenue.

-Joseph CAUFFMAN was chosen president of the Clothier’s Exchange last evening, succeeding Bernard ROTHSCHILD who resigned on account of retiring temporarily from the business.

-"Murf," the money-making newsboy, has set up in business at the corner of East Main and North Water streets, where he has a shoe-blacking outfit and a news stand, and is ready, as he ever has been, to accommodate the public in his usual spirited manner.

-Grant HAMMOND and Miss Emma L. SWIKEHARD, daughter of ex-Alderman George B. SWIKEHARD, were married last evening at the home of the bride’s parents on Lyell avenue. The groom is a member of the Rochester Fire Department, Mr. and Mrs. HAMMOND will reside on Fulton avenue after their return from a wedding tour.

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Working on the Island

John F. DOLAN, who has the contract for grading the Rochester terminal of the Lehigh Valley railroad, commenced work on Crouch’s Island yesterday with a large force of men and teams. Mr. DOLAN expects to have the line graded for the ties and rails in about ten days. He also has charge of the work at Manchester, the point at which the division terminals will be located. There is a large amount of grading to be done at this point, and it will be several months before it is completed.

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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

-Sarah, wife of John GORMAN of 100 Thompson streets, died last night at the City Hospital

-Irene, infant daughter of John and Elizabeth RUGRAFF, died Monday afternoon at 8 Rugraff park.

-Matthew, son of Joseph and Magdalena DEMERATH, died Monday at 111 Ravine avenue, aged 3 years.

-Hannah, wife of Walter HUBBARD, died at the family residence, 331 Genesee street, yesterday, aged 70 years.

-Mrs. Bridget CLARK, aged 80 years, died yesterday at the residence of her son, James P. CLARK, 156 Whitney street.

-John, son of Richard and Mary CORCORAN, died Monday night at the family residence, 22 Clark street, aged 19 years. One brother and two sisters survive him.

-Mrs. Ann GUYER, aged 55 years, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 35 Griffith street. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 8:40 from the house and at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s church.

-The funeral of Jacob J. BAETZEL, who died Sunday, took place from the family residence, 163 Mt. Hope avenue, this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Germania Lodge, F. and A. M., Hamilton Chapter, R. A. M., and Monroe Commandery, K. T., were each represented largely at the services. The Masonic organizations of which deceased was a member attended.

-The funeral of Ellen HANNAN took place this morning at 8:30 o’clock, from the house and at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s Church. The services were conducted by Rev. Angelo LUGERO, assisted by Rev. Felix O’HANLON and Rev. Frank O’DONAHUE. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The bearers were John HICKEY, Andrew HYDE, Frank JENNINGS, John HEVERON, John C. KING and Victor KNAPP.

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MINOR POLICE MATTERS

Charles THAYER was charged with drunkenness. He said it was his first offense of the kind and was paroled.

Kittie RICHARDSON, who was arrested yesterday noon on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was paroled this morning.

Frank SMITH, Frank LALORNE, Alfred NICHOLS, Henry BAKER and Frank CROUCH, all small boys, were charged with raising a disturbance on Penn street. The judge told them not to do it again and let them go.

John DENTINGER will be examined on the 17^th on the charge of assaulting Frank DENT.

The charge against Harry WATERMAN of beating a $15 board bill at Mrs. WALTON’S boarding house, was held open on his promising to pay the bill.

Richard FINLEY was sent to the penitentiary for ninety days, in default of paying a fine of $10 for drunkenness. FINLEY’S actions are sometimes very strange and he has been examined several times as to his mental condition, but has always been pronounced sane.

Mary DEWEY, a woman about 50 years of age, while drunk yesterday afternoon fell on the pavement at the corner of East Main street and Belmont park and received a severe cut over the left eye. She was taken by Officer CAUFIELD so the police station, where Dr. CARTWRIGHT dressed her injuries. The judge paroled her this morning.

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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Rochester Union and Advertiser
May 30, 1892

STRUCK BY A PASSENGER TRAIN.  Jacob BUBEL, a German, about 80 years of age, was struck by a passenger train at the Lyell avenue crossing Saturday evening at
7 o’clock.  His skull was crushed and his face fearfully disfigured.  He was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in the patrol wagon.  His recovery is doubtful.     KS

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Rochester Union and Advertiser
May 31, 1892

--Judge WERNER this morning handed down a decision denying the defendant’s motion for a new trial in the case of William HAYES against the Rochester Railway Company.  The plaintiff fell while alighting from a West avenue car and broke his thumb.  A county court jury awarded him $300 damages.

DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.    Jacob BUBEL, who was injured by the cars Saturday last and was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital, died at 10:30 o’clock at the institution this morning.  Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified.    KS