Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed Apr 5, 1893
WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS
NIAGARA
Suicide of a Cornell Student - A
Red Light Saves a Man
Frank H. CHRISTOPHER of Pendleton
Center committed suicide Monday night in a room at the Grand hotel at
Lockport. Circumstances reveal that he stepped to the dresser and after
removing his coat and necktie stood in front of the mirror and taking
deliberate aim sent a bullet into his right temple. The body was not found
until 6 o'clock yesterday morning. CHRISTOPHER was 24 years of age and was
home for a short vacation from Cornell University where he had a free
scholarship. He was graduated from the Lockport high school last year.
Previous to committing the rash action called upon one of his former
teachers, the preceptress of the high school, and remained at her home
with other friends until 10:15 o'clock. From there he went directly to his
room in the hotel and a few minutes later a guest occupying a room below
heard a pistol report but at the time thought it was outdoors. Deceased
drank occasionally but was not drunk at the time.
--The Republicans of the town of
Hartland yesterday nominated the following candidates: For Supervisor, Jay
S. ROWE; town clerk, Charles A. KENDALL; collector, Jefferson Leaders;
overseer of the poor, John LONG, justice of the peace, H. P. HAYES.
--The Republicans of the town of
Pendleton have made these nominations: For Supervisor, L. A. PICKARD;
clerk, J. P. GRAFF; collector, H. DOLERMAN; assessor, P. D. MILLER;
justice of the peace, A. KINNE; highway commissioner, M. E. WEAVER;
overseer of the poor, O. F. POOL.
--The Republicans of the town of
Wilson have placed the following nominations in the field: For supervisor,
S. H. PETTIT; town clerk, _. H. REED; assessor, S. O. ISDELL; collector,
W. H. ROSE; justice of the peace, J. D. IRISH; commissioner of highways,
Delos NELSON; overseers of the poor, C. N. MARBLE; E. BARKER.
--The Royalton Republican town
caucus has made these nominations: For supervisor, Nathan CAMPBELL;
justice of the peace, Mathias FRISH; clerk, George BROOKS; assessor, B. D.
MIDDAUGH; highway commissioner, Elijah SHELDON; collector, H. A. ERNST;
excise commissioners, John S. MAYNARD, John L. SHELDON; constable Daniel
CHAPLAIN.
--The funeral of Samuel R.
CLEMENT of Coomer was held Sunday at the family residence. Mr. COOMER was
in his 82nd year. He leaves three sons and one daughter, William W., of
Tiskil_va, Ill.; Charles A., of Lansing, Mich.; Samuel P., of Lockport and
Mrs. G. FITZGERALD of Coomer. Mr. CLEMENT was one of Niagara's pioneers,
having lived here 60 years on the same farm.
--But for a red lantern Martin
FITZGERALD would have been crushed to death last night at Lockport. He was
engaged in _olling a switch when a fellow workman in a distant tower threw
the switch and caught one of Martin's feet. Just then a freight train
loomed up in the dark but the imprisoned man by vigorously waving his
lantern succeeded in stopping the engine just before it reached him.
--At Wheatfield's Democratic town
caucus in Tonawanda, the following ticket was nominated: For supervisor,
Chauncey WICHTERMAN; town clerk, Charles HAGEN; overseer of the poor,
William P. HAYES; collector, William BISHOP; excise commissioner, William
WRIGHT; justice of peace, Jeremiah LAWLER; highway commissioner, Louis
HOLLAND. The Democratic nominations for the town of Wilson are: For
supervisor, Ju_us W. HACKETT; town clerk, James TUTTMAN; justice of the
peace, Charles A. WILSON; assessor, Eldridge H. TABOR; collector; Austin
F. BOWKER; overseer of poor, Moses KINSELLA, Orville E. WAKEMAN; game
constable, William FARRELL; constables, R. L. TRAFFORD, John MOUL, J. E.
RYAN, _. LOCKWOOD, Jacob SHERMAN; excise commissioner, John MOUL.
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CATTARAUGUS
Proceedings in the Surrogate
Court - Death of James G. Fitts
--A teachers' institute will be
held at Little Valley, commencing May 29th. Professor J. H. STOUT, of
Geneva, will be the conductor.
--Thus far but two Democratic
postmasters have been appointed in this county, M. M. WHITING at Delevan
to succeed George H. MILLS and Edwin HENSHAW at Yorkshire to succeed
Charles G. SUTTON. A lively fight is going on over the two most important
offices, those at Olean and Salamanca.
--James G. FITTS, an extensive
lumber dealer of Salamanca, who suffered a stroke of paralysis March 25th
died Sunday afternoon and the funeral will be held to-day. It will be in
charge of the masons. The deceased was about 65 years of age and was one
of the pioneer residents of Salamanca. He was one of Salamanca's most
liberal and public spirited citizens and was always ready to aid any
project that looked to the furthering of the interests of the town.
--The following business came
before the surrogate's court in Salamanca Monday: In the matter of the
proof of the will of James SPENCER, deceased, late of Yorkshire, the
proceedings were adjourned to give petitioner time to complete the service
of the citation on all necessary parties; the will of Eunice BALL,
deceased, late of Great Valley, was admitted to probate and letters
testamentary granted to Henry R. CURTIS and Wesley BALL, executors; the
will of Julius BUCK, deceased, late of Salamanca, was admitted to probate
and letters testamentary issued to Charles NIES, the executor named in the
will; in the matter of the proof of the will of Eliza M. SMITH, deceased,
late of Perrysburg, the petitioner appeared by his attorney, J. M. CONGDON,
and several of the heirs appeared in person and by Oliver D. SPRAGUE and
objected to the probate of the will. By consent of parties the proceeding
was adjourned two weeks, contestants to file written objections within ten
days. The motion to confirm the sale of the real estate of Henry D.
JOHNSON, deceased, for the payment of his debts brought together quite a
number of persons from various parts of the county. Alexander WENTWORTH,
attorney for Beyer & Howard, creditors of deceased, objected to the
confirmation of the sale and the surrogate ordered a resale upon the
filing of the proper bond. The proceeds of the sale of the real estate of
Ann E. POTTER, deceased, for the payment of her debts were paid into court
and distributed.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
--Thomas JONES died at the City
Hospital last Monday.
--Catherine BREEN died yesterday
morning, aged 22 years.
--Richard POST died last Monday
in Brighton, aged 30 years.
--Edward T. PERRY died last
Monday at No. 30 James street, aged 19 years.
--William FIESER died last Monday
night at No. 16 High street, aged 40 years.
--Daniel LEARY died suddenly last
Monday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank McKENNA, No. 135
Bartlett street, aged 83 years.
--Richard J. WARD died yesterday
at his home, No. 99 Driving Park avenue, aged 63 years. Notice of the
funeral will be found in the proper column.
--Paul SPILLANE died yesterday at
the home of his son, No. 125 Whitney street, aged 72 years. He was an old
resident of the city and was for several years employed by D. LEARY.
--A telegram was received
yesterday by Richard KAUCHER announcing the death at 8 o'clock yesterday
morning in Detroit of Siegfried LIEDERS, formerly of the Bartholomay
hotel. LIEDERS was 60 years old. He came to America in 1854, and made his
home in New York, where he was proprietor of the Cafe Internationale, a
world-famous resort for chess players. He came to Rochester in 1878 and
lived here until 1886, when he went to Detroit to engage in the hotel
business.
--James CROWLEY, for more than
three years driver of the Protectives of the Rochester Fire department,
died at the Homeopathic Hospital at 12:30 o'clock last night of typhoid
fever. He had been ill about four weeks. He was about 28 years of age and
was not married. His home was in Chili, from which place he came to
Rochester when he accepted his position with the Protectives three and
one-half years ago. Mr. CROWLEY was very popular with his associates and
his death will be felt keenly by them.
--William HONDORF died yesterday
morning at his residence, No. 167 Frank street. The day of his death was
his 45th birthday. He was born in Schenectady and was almost a life-long
resident of this city. of late years he has been associated with George B.
SWIKEHARD in the restaurant business. Last Friday he was taken ill with
peritonitis, which caused his death. He was a prominent member of Valley
lodge No. 109, F. & A. M., and was also a member of the Ancient Order
of United Workmen. He leaves a wife and three daughters, Misses
Minnie, Bertha and Florence HONDORF.
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STRUCK BY A TRAIN
John KONAFICK(?), a Hungarian
laborer, was found last evening lying by the tracks of the Lehigh Valley
road, near Victor. His left foot was nearly severed from his leg as if cut
off by a car wheel, and his skull was fractured. It is supposed that
he was knocked down and run over by a train. He was brought to
Rochester and taken to the City Hospital. There is a chance of his
recovery.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Thurs Apr 6, 1893
MONROE
Runaway at Brockport - Cemetery
Association Officers - Notes
--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
CHATTERS died at their home in Pittsford yesterday morning. The funeral
will be held to-day.
--Those interested in the
Henrietta driving park will meet at Rummel's hotel to-morrow evening for
the purpose of reorganizing the club.
--The Lake View Cemetery
Association has chosen the following officers for the ensuing year:
President, Henry L. WHITE; vice-president, L. V. UNDERHILL; secretary. T.
H. DOBSON; treasurer, John H. KINGSBURY.
--The graduating class of '93 of
the Brockport normal school has chosen the following officers: President,
L. Dean CADY; vice-president, Mary D. PAINE; secretary and treasurer,
Fannie L. AVERY; poetess, Jennie ESTES.
--At the annual election held
Easter Monday in Christ Episcopal Church, Pittsford the following officers
were elected: Wardens, F. G. BARNARD, D. L. GUERNSEY; vestrymen, C. H.
PORTER, H. SMALLEY, C. M. W. RAND, J. B. BACON and G. S. VOUGHT.
--A mass meeting will be held at
the public building in Brockport this evening under the direction of the
Business Men's Association, to encourage the establishment of a piano
manufactory at that place. Addresses will be made by a number of the
leading citizens.
--The remains of Ira HARMON,
oldest son of Eugene HARMON of Wheatland, reached Mumford yesterday
afternoon. Mr. HARMON was 21 years old and had spent the winter at Hot
Springs, Colorado. He had started for home with his parents and died on
the way in Chicago. The funeral will be held to-morrow.
--A house owned by William
STEVENSON of Brockport, and attached to a wagon, took fright near the
Morgan works yesterday afternoon, and ran up Market street colliding with
a carriage. The horse was stopped before any further damage was done. A
boy was driving the horse, and when it started to run, he jumped out.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
An Old Man's Efforts to Drown His
Sorrows in the Canal
A tall, old man with white chin
whiskers and a dilapidated suit of clothes attracted the attention of
pedestrians on South St. Paul street near court street yesterday
afternoon. The old man was muttering to himself and throwing his long arms
wildly about. Suddenly he grasped the iron bars that run along the top of
the wall and started to climb over. Several citizens rushed across the
street and drew him back over the rail, while another citizen ran to a
telephone and called for the police station.
The
captain, when informed of the situation, sent Officer McALESTER to the
scene. The officer walked the old man gently over to the station. He
relaxed his hold a trifle as they were crossing Exchange street. The old
man instantly broke away and made a dash for the canal, but the policeman
was too quick for him and succeeded in lodging him in a cell without any
further trouble. Dr. CARTWRIGHT examined the man and said that he was of
the opinion that the stranger was not quite sane.
The man
told Chief HAYDEN that his name was Adolph WAGNER, that he had been in
Rochester only two days. He said the last place he lived was in Philip's
boarding house on Fifth avenue, at Reading, Pa. The chief telegraphed to
Reading, but had received no reply up to a late hour last night. In the
chief's opinion the man has seen better days, but has degenerate into a
tramp.
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PURELY PERSONAL
--Mr. and Mrs. W. H. SANGER have
just returned from a two months trip to the Pacific coast.
--Miss Gertrude DANFORD of
Buffalo is visiting Miss Lela KNICKERBOCKER, No. 203 Central avenue.
--Frank B. HUTCHINSON has been
named for the office of United States loan commissioner by Governor
FLOWER.
--J. C. KALBFLEISCH, city
passenger and ticket agent of the Central-Hudson, is again at his post,
after a severe illness of three weeks.
--Colonel Charles Barclay TAPPEN,
of New York, father of Charles S. TAPPEN of this city, is seriously ill
and, owing to his advanced age, his recovery is not expected.
--Miss Kate E. DIETZEL and
Leonard SHEARING, both of East Rush, were married yesterday by Rev. Myron
ADAMS, at the home of R. Frank SMITH, No. 276 Bronson avenue.
--The marriage of Willis G.
KETTERING and Miss Lulu RITZ was solemnized at 7:30 o'clock last evening
at the First German Baptist Church in the presence of a large gathering of
friends and relatives. The pastor, Rev. Peter RITTER, performed the
ceremony. Following the ceremony a reception took place at the residence
of the bride's father, No. 29 Kirk street.
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HIS OWN NEGLIGENCE
Assigned by the Coroner's Jury as
the Cause of Valentine Volz's Death
Coroner KLEINDIENST held an
inquest yesterday afternoon at Maier's undertaking rooms into the cause of
the death of Valentine VOLZ who was buried beneath tons of earth last
Saturday morning while inspecting the progress of the work on section 7 of
the East Side sewer running underneath the canal.
Fred
STAL_MAN, Charles ESCHENBERG, bricklayers; Maurice J. SHEEHAN, city
inspector Thomas A_SCOMB, state inspector; Oscar H. PEACOCK,
superintending engineer of the East Side Sewer, and John A. WEIDER, the
dead contractor's partner, were called as witnesses. The evidence was to
the effect that the embankments were not shored up. The jury therefore
returned a verdict that Valentine VOLZ came to his death on April 1st by
the falling of an embankment in section No. 7 of the East Side sewer and
that his death was due to his own negligence.
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COURT OF OYER AND TERMINER
Rochester, April 5, 1893
Present - Hon. William D. ADAMS,
justice of the supreme court.
The
people of the State of New York against C. A. PHILLIPS et al, conspiracy;
on trial.
Court
adjourned to 10 A. M., Thursday, April 6, 1893.
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COUNTY COURT
Rochester, April 5, 1893
Present - Hon. W. E. WERNER,
County Judge.
No. 33 - William LAMPKA against
Valentine KUBEGKENSKI; verdict in favor of the defendant.
No. 34 - August LAMBKE against
Valentine KUBEGKENSKI; complaint dismissed.
No. 17 - George G. DANFORD
against the Copeland & Durgin Company; on trial.
Court adjourned to 11 A. M.
Thursday, April 6, 1893.
The calendar
for to-day is Nos. 17, 32, 42, 21, 34.
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SURROGATE'S COURT
Rochester, April 5, 1893
Present - Hon. J. A. ADLINGTON,
Surrogate of Monroe county.
In re William DOERR, proof of
will; will admitted.
In re Albert B. DEFENDORF,
letters of administration issued.
In re John SCHMIDT, proof of
will; will admitted.
In re John LONGFELLOW, judicial
settlement; decree granted.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
--Susanna CHANBERY died in East
Brighton last Tuesday, aged 25 years.
--Daniel HEALY, aged 68 years,
died last Wednesday morning at his home, No. 290 Scio street.
--Ira M. HARMON, of Wheatland,
died at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. CAMPBELL, No. 2,604 Calumet
avenue, Chicago, last Tuesday, aged 20 years. Notice of the funeral will
be found in the proper column.
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MARRIED
AUSTIN - BARTON - In this city,
April 3, 1893, at the residence of the bride's parents, South Clinton
street, by the Rev. Dr. H. H. STEBBINS, George A. AUSTIN, of Allegan,
Mich., to Miss Nellie R. BARTON, of this city.
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DIED
HONDORF - In this city, Tuesday
morning, April 4, 1893, at his late residence, 167 Frank street, William
HONDORF, aged 45 years.
-Funeral from the house Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
HARMON - On the 4th inst., at the
residence of his aunt, Mrs. CAMPBELL, 2,604 Calumet avenue, Chicago, Ill.;
Ira M. HARMON, aged 20 years.
-Funeral from his home in
Wheatland, N. Y. (line unreadable)
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Fri Apr 7, 1893
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Death of Mrs. Linda Bronson Babcock, Wife of Charles H. Babcock
Mrs. Linda BRONSON BABCOCK wife of Charles H. BABCOCK, whose sudden death
in Utica Wednesday night, resulting from a stroke of paralysis received
while on a train returning from New York to her home in this city, was
reported exclusively in the Democrat and Chronicle yesterday, was born in
this city in the house which was her home at the time of her death. She
was the youngest daughter of Amon and Ann BRONSON, and was 43 years old at
the time of her death. She was a woman of a refined and quiet nature, and
did much in an unostentatious way for the poor of the city. She was a
member of St. Luke's Church, and was identified with all the important
work of that society. She was also a member of the board of managers of
the Rochester Industrial school and the Rochester Orphan Asylum, and a
member of one of the "Twigs" connected with the City Hospital.
As a member of the Humane Society she was one of its most active and
useful workers. Mrs. BABCOCK studied at Well's College, and was married to
Mr. BABCOCK in 1875. She had passed a part of the winter in the South, and
started for this city several days ago. She stopped in New York on her way
to visit Mrs. COMBS, her cousin, who with her two children, was to
accompany her to this city. The party left New York for Rochester on a
West Shore train Wednesday morning. Mrs. BABCOCK was apparently in
excellent health, and she told Mrs. COMBS before leaving New York that she
never felt better in her life. When the train reached Kingston she
complained of a numbness in one of her hands. Mrs. BABCOCK was anxious
that there should be no delay on the trip, and she was removed to a
stateroom. She gradually grew worse and when the train reached Utica, two
physicians who were on board were summoned. They pronounced the attack a
stroke of paralysis, and stated that the patient was in a dying condition.
Mrs. BABCOCK requested that her husband should be notified by telegram,
and she then became unconscious. She was hastily removed to a hotel in
Utica, where, without recovering consciousness, she died at 10 o'clock
Wednesday night. Mr. BABCOCK started for Utica accompanied by Dr. ELY, but
he did not arrive until an hour after his wife's death. The remains were
brought to this city and taken to the family residence, No. 15 Plymouth
avenue. Notice of the funeral will be found in the proper column.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--Joseph WHITE, infant son of William and Catherine WHITE, died last
Wednesday at the family residence, No. 36 Edward street.
--Edwin A. JUTTING, died yesterday of typhoid fever at his late residence,
No. 26 Myrtle street, aged 40 years. Notice of the funeral will be found
in the proper column.
--Mrs. Mary FITZSIMMONS, wife of Patrick FITZSIMMONS, died yesterday at
the family residence in Chili aged 48 years. She leaves two daughters A_n_
and Agnes, and two sons, James and Henry.
--Mrs. Mary Louise BRIDGEFORD, widow of the late Garrett BRIDGEFORD, died
yesterday morning at her residence, No. 25 Dengler street, aged 53 years.
She leaves four children, Marcellus, of Chicago, and Charles, Frederick
and Frank, all of this city.
--Robert Kennedy TOAZ died yesterday, aged 78 years, at the residence of
Joseph B. ROBINSON, No. 65 Kenwood avenue. Mr. TOAZ was born in the North
of Ireland. He came to this country, in 1860, and shortly after, settled
in Brockport whence, in 1864, he removed to this city. He was an elder of
the Reformed Presbyterian Church. He left two sons and two daughters.
Notice of the funeral will be printed hereafter.
--Rev. Edward McGOWAN, formerly of Rochester, died March 15th at the _utland
house, conducted by the nuns at Kenilworth, St. Leonard's-on-the Sea,
England. He was at one time connected with St. Mary's Church of this city.
He was also at various times pastor of the Catholic churches in Brockport
and Penn Yan, Holy Family Church in Auburn, and St. John's Church in
Clyde. Being at an advanced age he resigned the pastorate at Clyde to go
abroad.
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THE ONLY HAT FACTORY
In Western New York is that of the Kenyon Hat and Fur Co. Having an outlet
for all their goods they are never burdened by an accumulation of old
styles and can make prices that ordinary retailers cannot touch. Buy your
spring hat at No. 140 East Main street, and save the retailer's profit.
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DIED
JUTTING - In this city, of typhoid fever, at his late residence, No. 26
Myrtle street, Edwin A. JUTTING, aged 40 years.
-Services at his home Saturday at 10 A. M. The remains will be taken to
Syracuse for interment.
BABCOCK - In this city, Wednesday, April 5, 1896, Linda BRONSON, wife of
Charles H. BABCOCK, in her 43rd year.
-Funeral from her late residence, 151 Plymouth avenue, at 3 o'clock,
Saturday afternoon. Interment private.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Apr 8, 1893
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
--Frank MOSHER died yesterday
at No. 206 Troup street, aged 18 years.
--Wilhelmina SCHMERBECK died
last Thursday at No. 16 Whitmore park, aged 16 years.
--Mrs. M. RYKS died yesterday,
aged 82 years and 10 months. Notice of the funeral will be given
hereafter.
--Mrs. Katherine GERSTNER, wife
of William GERSTNER, died yesterday at her sister's home, No. 323 North
Union street, aged 36 years.
--Mrs. Anna M. MILLER, wife of
John G. MILLER, died at 10:15 o'clock last evening at the City Hospital.
Notice of the funeral will be found in the proper column.
--Franklin L. MOSHER, oldest
son of James H. and Alvira MOSHER, died last Thursday morning at 5
o'clock at the family residence, No. 266 Troup street, aged 18 years.
Notice of the funeral will be found in the proper column.
--The funeral of James F.
CROWLEY, driver of the Protective Sack and Bucket Company, was held
yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the family residence on the river
road. Many friends of the late fireman were present. Among the floral
tributes was a standard of white roses bearing the inscription "Box
21," from the employes at the Protective house. The paid department
sent a "Gates Ajar," and there was a cross from the
Protectives' organization. At Immaculate Conception Church Rev. Dr. J.
F. O'HARE celebrated the solemn requiem mass. The bearers were Frank M.
ENOS, William CUSHMAN, George MILLER, James KANE, Edward FITZGERALD and
William WALTERS. The City Hall bell was toilet during the progress of
the funeral.
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MARRIED
SHEARING - DIETZEL - April 5,
1893, at the residence of R. Frank SMITH, No. 276 Bronson avenue, by the
Rev. Myron ADAMS, Leonard SHEARING and Kate E. DIETZEL, both of East
Rush.
KINER - HUNTINGTON - Monday
evening, April 3, 1893, Esther HUNTINGTON to Frank G. KINER, by the Rev.
Dr. DENNIS, of St. James Church.
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DIED
TOAZ - In this city, April 6th,
1893, Robert Kennedy TOAZ, in the 70th year of his age.
-Funeral at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Joseph B. ROBINSON, No. 65 Kenwood avenue, Saturday,
April 8th, at 2:30 P.M.
MOSHER - In this city, Thursday
morning at 5 o'clock, at the family residence, 266 Troup street,
Franklin L. MOSHER, oldest son of James H. and Alvira MOSHER, aged 18
years.
-The funeral will be held this
(Saturday) morning, from the family residence. Interment in Albion.
RYKS - In this city, at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. GRIBBOEK, Mrs. M. RYKS, aged 82 years
ten months.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
MILLER - In this city, at the
Rochester City Hospital, at 10:15 o'clock, Friday, April 7, 1893, Mrs.
Anna M. MILLER, wife of John G. MILLER, aged 27 years.
-Funeral at the residence of
deceased's brother, A. P. FALLESEN, on the boulevard as Hopper Hill,
Sunday, April 9th, at 3 P. M. Interment at the Riverside Cemetery.
Friends are invited.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Apr 22, 1893
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART
Clinton Shoemaker Found Dead
at Genesee Park Hotel
Probably Killed Himself
He Registered in His Own Name
and Left no Letters -
No Apparent Cause For the
Act, Except His Hard Drinking
The body of a handsome young
man lies in Rossenbach's undertaking rooms in Allen street with a
bullet hole over the heart. The flesh about the hole made by the
bullet is blackened with powder. The young man was found dead in a
room on the third floor of the Genesee Park hotel on North St. Paul
street about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The body was discovered by
the proprietor of the hotel, George NEIDER, who had been notified by
the chambermaid that she was unable to open the door or to get any
response from the person supposed to be occupying the room. Mr. NEIDER
got a ladder and climbed up to the transom which he was unable to
open, it having been screwed fast on the inside. Mr. NEIDER then went
out on the roof and entered the room through the window. He found the
body of the man lying across the bed with the feet resting upon the
floor. Beside the body lay a thirty-two caliber revolver of the
"American bulldog" pattern. The revolver contained four
loaded shells and one that had been discharged. The man's vest was
open and there was a bullet hole through the shirt. A further
examination of the body showed that the suicide had been very careful
to hold the pistol in line with the heart for the ball had apparently
gone straight through that organ.
Coroner KLEINDIENST was summoned to the hotel by telephone and he made
a careful search of the room in which the body was found, and also of
the suicide's clothes, but found nothing that would throw any light
upon the case. The coroner had the body removed to Rossenbach's
undertaking rooms and to-day the coroner will endeavor to ascertain
who the suicide is and where he lives. The young man had registered at
the hotel as "C. SHOEMAKER, city."
In
his room the coroner found two bottles, each containing a small
quantity of whisky. When found, the man was dressed even to his shoes.
In his pockets the coroner found five cents in money, a plug of
chewing tobacco, an open faced Elgin watch in a gold filled case, and
a double-plated chain, the strands of which ran through a gold-plated
link or ornament. A pamphlet advertising the Garten gold cure, located
in the Ellwanger & Barry building, was also found. Across the
printed matter on one of the pages of this pamphlet there were a few
sentences scrawled in lead pencil. With the aid of a reading glass the
scrawled words appeared to be as follows: "Yes, it must be
rather hard for you when you can not hear nor speak. I will be 20 the
25th day of next July. --O, well I suppose so, certainly."
The
suicide made his first appearance at the Genesee Park hotel at
midnight on Sunday. He came in with two other men, one of whom wore a
sandy mustache, walked with a limp, was heavily built, wore an alpine
hat but had no overcoat. His clothes were of a brownish color. The
third man also wore a brown suit, a derby hat, and had a small dark
mustache. As the three men stepped up to the desk the man with the
dark mustache and the derby hat said, "Well, boys, I will see you
to-morrow." Then he turned and went out. The man who killed
himself went to the desk and wrote on the register the names "C.
SHOEMAKER, city; M. HIGGINS, city." He wrote the name
"SHOEMAKER" first and the other name on the next line below.
When he started to write the name "HIGGINS," he made the
first letter a "K" instead of an "H." He
drew the pen through it and made it over into a character that
resembled a combination of the two letters. At the hotel the name was
taken for "HIGGINS." The writing was large and sprawling.
Both men were given room No. 24 and they went away some time the next
forenoon. They paid for the room when they registered and took no
meals at the hotel. On Monday night the suicide came to the hotel
alone about 10 o'clock, registered as C. SHOEMAKER, city, paid for a
room and went to it at once. He was not seen again until Tuesday
evening when he came in at 11 o'clock, paid for a room again and went
off to bed. Wednesday he returned to the hotel at 4 o'clock in the
afternoon and said to the proprietor who was behind the desk: "I
feel tired and if you can give me a room I will go to it now."
He was given a room to which he went immediately. On Thursday evening
he came to the hotel at about 9:30 or 10 o'clock, hired a room again
and went to it. He was not seen again until he was found dead
yesterday afternoon. He took no meals at the hotel on any of the
occasions that he visited.
The
suicide does not appear to be over 22 years old. He is a fine looking
fellow. His hair is dark. His face is smooth shaven and had recently
been under the razor. His jaws are square and the chin is prominent.
His nose is short but large.
The
discovery of the Garten Gold Cure pamphlet led the reporters who
investigated the case last night to believe that the suicide might
have taken the cure. The reporters visited the undertaking rooms and
looked at the man's arms for signs of the work of the hypodermic
syringe which is used in administering the remedy. Upon both arms
there were two small spots resembling the marks that are found in the
flesh where the syringe has been used.
William B. WEAVER, the manager of the Garten Gold Cure, was seen as
his home, No. 56 North street, last night. After the suicide had been
described to him Mr. WEAVER said he could not recall that any person
answering the description had been at the office in the Ellwanger
& Barry building. Mr. WEAVER was sure that no such person had been
treated recently by the company.
Mr.
NEIDER said last night that both SHOEMAKER and HIGGINS were
intoxicated when they came to the hotel on Sunday night. The
descriptions of the three men given above were furnished by Mr. NEIDER
and by Officer O'CONNOR, who was in the hotel when they came in on
Sunday night. Officer O'CONNOR said he took particular notice of the
man known as HIGGINS, because he thought at first that he answered a
description of a man wanted in Buffalo for robbery. After looking him
carefully over the officer saw that he was not the man wanted and paid
no further attention to him or his companions.
"Clinton SHOEMAKER, glass blower, boards, No. 54 Columbia
avenue," is in the directory, and a reporter for the Democrat and
Chronicle visited that number at 1 o'clock this morning, William
VANDERPOOL, an elderly man, lives there with his wife. Mr. VANDERPOOL
after listening to the description of the suicide said that the dead
man was Clinton SHOEMAKER, who had boarded with his family since
October last. On Sunday last, Mr. VANDERPOOL said, SHOEMAKER left the
house and had not come back to stay over night since. He came back on
Tuesday and went up to his room where he stayed a few minutes and then
went away. That Wednesday he came back again, stayed a few minutes and
then went away. That was the last Mr. VANDERPOOL or his wife saw of
SHOEMAKER. He said nothing to the VANDERPOOLS about his absence or
what he was doing. They said that he drank heavily and frequently came
home late at night intoxicated. They said he had been living in
this city for four or five years and they thought he was about 20 or
21 years old. Last fall at election time when Mr. VANDERPOOL was
talking about voting SHOEMAKER said he was not old enough to
vote. Mr. VANDERPOOL said that SHOEMAKER's mother is a native of Spain
and is now living at Scranton, Pa.
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A GREAT PICTURE
Couture's "Love
Drives the World" Bought by D. W. POWERS for his Gallery.
The greatest picture that was
ever unboxed in Rochester will be on exhibition at the POWERS Gallery
of Fine Arts to-night. When a canvas, nine by seven feet, by COUTURE,
makes its home in this city, there is certainly in Rochester a
powerful magnet acting on the art world.
"Love Drives the World" is a classical picture, by COUTURE,
which is familiar to artists and connoiseurs, and they will readily
understand the importance of this addition to the masterpieces in the
POWERS gallery. "Love Drives the World" is a powerful
cartoon. Love, the driver, is the figure of a young woman of
exceeding grace and beauty. The team she drives is four men,
representing all the world. BACHUS and the poet are the leaders; the
warrior and the artist are the wheelers. YOUNG, and old as well, are
in the group. It is not a finished picture, as detail goes, and yet it
is so powerfully drawn, and so much is expressed in so few brush
strokes, that it is a finished picture, and the charm of its
completeness would be spoiled by another touch. As a sample of
beginning a picture by a great artist, it is invaluable to the art
student.
Thomas COUTURE, who painted this great picture was born in Senlis,
France, in 1815. He was a student of GROS and DELAROCHE. He first
exhibited in the Salon on 1840, and died in 1879. At the age of 32
years he became famous by his great classical picture. "The
Romans of the Decadence." He obtained a third class medal
in 1844, and a first class medal in 1849, and also in 1855, and the
Legion of Honor in 1848.
COUTURE was an idealist and a satirist. He was the author of the well
known satirical cartoon, named at the Pre-Raphaelires, of a painter,
sitting in the filth, studying the head of a hog.
It
was supposed that this picture, purchased by Mr. POWERS at the late
Blakeslee sale in New York, would go to the Metropolitan Museum, but
fortunately Mr. POWERS was successful in carrying away the prize.
Everyone has asked who obtained "Love Drives the
World." They can find out to-night if they visit the POWERS
art gallery.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
--Daniel GAMMELL died on
Thursday at the State Industrial School, aged 17 years.
--Alexander FIEN died last
Thursday evening at No. 21 McDonald avenue, aged 55 years.
--Mrs. Lucy HILLS died
Thursday at No. 184 Troup street, aged 74 years. She was the widow of
William W. HILLS.
--Frances HEBERGER, only
daughter of Philip and Minnie HEBERGER, died yesterday morning at No.
620 North Clinton street.
--Elkins HAND, aged 68 years,
died last Monday at the City Hospital. Notice of the funeral will be
found in the proper column.
--Gerhard KOPPENHAGEN died
yesterday afternoon at the residence of his son, Henry KOPPENHAGEN,
No. 57 Alphonse street, aged 74 years.
--Mrs. Ann BROWN died last
Thursday evening, aged 69 years, at her home in Byron, Genesee
county. Notice of the funeral will be found in the proper column.
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RAILROAD NOTES
--People who patronize the
Bay railroad are complaining bitterly because they have been compelled
this week to ride in open cars.
--Henry T. JAEGER who has
been with the Erie road in this city since 1886 has been appointed
general agent of the passenger department with headquarters at
Buffalo. Mr. JAEGER became passenger agent of the Erie in this city in
1886 and in 1890 he was made division passenger agent. Mr. JAEGER's
promotion has been well earned by the manner in which he has cared for
the interests of the Erie road on this division since 1886.
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THE YATES FAILURE
There were no new
developments in the YATES - WARNER matter yesterday. Mr. WARNER left
the New York city Thursday night to be gone several days. Eugene
H. SATTERLEE will represent Mr. WARNER in the various suits
brought against him. Mr. DUFFY and Mr. YATES said yesterday that
there was nothing new to interest the public. Mr. YATES's clerks and
the assignee are working night and day preparing a schedule of the
assets and liabilities.
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PERSONAL
--G. BRUENECH, the water
color artist, left yesterday for the West.
--Mrs. A. M. OSBORNE,
directress of No. 26 kindergarten, is seriously ill at the City
Hospital.
--Joseph N. LEVI, of this
city, who has nearly completed his medical and biological studies in
the University of Pennsylvania, will have charge of Dr. Ward's
anatomical exhibits at Chicago. Mr. LEVI will leave for Chicago in a
few days.
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SUICIDE IN PRISON
A Coroner's Jury Found That
O'Donnell Killed Himself While Insane
Coroner KLEINDIENST held
an inquest yesterday afternoon in Mooney's undertaking rooms in West
Main street in the case of Edward O'DONNELL, the prisoner at the
penitentiary who threw himself from the fourth gallery last Wednesday
evening and died from the injuries he received, at the City Hospital
last Thursday.
John
WELCH, a prisoner at the penitentiary, testified that O'DONNELL told
him on Sunday night that he was being watched by the other prisoners
who wanted to kill him. O'DONNELL said that he would "fool
them." WELCH was O'DONNELL's cell mate. On Tuesday morning WELCH
found an awl in O'DONNELL's bed, but said nothing to O'DONNELL
about it.
William DALY, another prisoner, testified that on Wednesday morning
O'DONNELL told him that he would not be in the penitentiary on the
following day.
The
jury after hearing this evidence found a verdict of suicide while
temporarily insane.
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EUTHANASY
Lawrence RAAB, of No. 694
North Clinton street, spent yesterday working in his garden. At 6
o'clock last night he quit work and after seeing that his chickens and
pet pigeons were shut in their quarters for the night, he went into
the house, sat down in a chair, gasped once and died. Mr. RAAB
was 82 years and four months old. Death was due to overexertion during
the day. Mr. RAAB leaves a widow and three children. Coroner
KLEINDIENST, who was notified of the case, granted a certificate of
death from natural causes.
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SUDDEN DEATH FROM ASTHMA
Leonard F. TRAVIS, who lived
at No. 222 1-2 Bronson avenue, and had a black-smith shop at No. 302
North Goodman street, was found dead on the floor of his shop at 1:30
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. TRAVIS had been seen working about
the shop at noon and when one of the neighbors went in the shop at 1:30
o'clock he lay dead on the floor. He had been a sufferer with asthma
for several years, and Coroner KLEINDIENST granted a certificate of
death from natural causes.
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THE COCHRAN ESTATE SALE
The real estate belonging to
the COCHRAN estate was sold at auction on the courthouse steps
yesterday for the purpose of parti_ioning the estate. The homestead on
Spring street was bought by H. L. BARKER, and J. Z. CULVER in the
interest of Mrs. COCHRAN for $7,500. The COCHRAN building on State
street was struck off to J. Z. CULVER at $23,495. L. H. FISHER was the
auctioneer.
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DIED
BROWN - At her home in Byron,
Genesee county, Thursday evening, April 20, 1893, Mrs. Ann BROWN, aged
60 years.
-Interment at Mt. Hope
cemetery to-day (Saturday) at 3 o'clock.
FIEN - The funeral of
Alexander FIEN will take place from the residence, 21 McDonald avenue,
at 8:30 A. M., and from St. Joseph's Church at 9 A. M.
RAAB - In this city, April
21, 1893, at his residence, 694 North Clinton street, Lorens RAAB,
aged 82 years and 4 months.
-Notice of the funeral
hereafter.
HAND - In this city, April
17, 1893, at the City Hospital, Ekins HAND, aged 68 years.
-Funeral to-day at 3 P. M.
from Mt. Hope chapel. Burial private.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mon Apr 24, 1893
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
--Isaac VAN ROE died last Friday at the home of his daughter, No. 139
Alphonse street.
--Elisha JONES died last Friday morning at his residence, No. 441 1-2 Monroe
avenue, aged 66 years.
--Mrs. Catherine M. VOGLER, wife of Alphonse VOGLER, died last Saturday
morning at the family residence in East Brighton, aged 30 years.
--Jacob STIENHAUSER died last evening at 8:30 o'clock at his home, No. 222
North avenue, aged 78 years. Notice of the funeral will be printed
hereafter.
--Mrs. Clara BARGY HICKEY, wife of George HICKEY, and daughter of Warren
BARGY, died last Saturday, aged 19 years. Notice of the funeral will be
found in the proper column.
--Mrs. Louise Lunette GREENLEAF, wife of Benjamin F. HUNT, formerly of this
city, died last Friday at Bridgeport, Conn., aged 73 years. When a resident
of this city she was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church. Besides
her husband she leaves three sons, Daniel T., of this city; Benjamin F.,
Jr., of Boston; and Frederick S., of Bridgeport.
--Mrs. A. M. OSBORNE, directress of the kindergarten connected with No. 26
school, died at the City Hospital at 11 o'clock Saturday night of
peritonitis. She was well known as a kindergarten teacher and her plan of
work in this city is to be demonstrated at the World's Fair. She was about
33 years of age, and resided in Wellsboro, Pa. She was taken with a severe
cold over a week ago, resulting in pneumonia and finally in peritonitis.
--Lorenz RAAB, the story of whose sudden death last Friday, at his home, No.
694 North Clinton street, was told in last Saturday's issue of this paper,
was one of the best-known and most respected German citizens of Rochester.
He was 82 years old and had lived in this city since 1839. He was born in
Vlotz, in Bavaria. Beside his widow, Mary RAAB, he left one son, Louis RAAB,
and a daughter, Emilie RAAB. His funeral will be to-morrow afternoon at 2
o'clock, from the house, and at 2:30 o'clock at Salem Church.
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DIED
HICKEY - In this city, April 22, 1893, Clara BARGY, wife of George HICKEY,
aged 19 years.
-Funeral from the residence of her father, Tuesday, April 25th, at 2 P. M.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Apr 25, 1893
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
--Nicholas HEPP died Sunday at No. 123 Wilder street, aged 31 years.
--Mrs. Charles TREAT died in this city Sunday night, aged 35 years.
--Eliza HAGREENE died yesterday morning at No. 8 Delevan street, aged 76
years.
--Simon DRAPER, formerly of Rochester, died last Saturday in Detroit, aged
60 years.
--Jacob STEINBAUESER died Sunday night at his home, No. 222 Norton avenue,
aged 78 years.
--Mrs. Jane B. BEARD died last evening at her residence, No. 102 Savannah
street, aged 67 years.
--C. Lanoline HARRISON, daughter of J. and Frances M. HARRISON, died at 12
o'clock Saturday night, aged 4 years and three months.
--Clara BARGY, daughter of W. B. BARGY, and wife of George W. HICKEY, died
Saturday afternoon at No. 12 Dewey place, aged 19 years.
--William M. REBASZ, Sr., who had been a resident of this city for about
forty years died at his home No. 73 Adams street at an early hour this
morning, aged 65 years. The cause of death was acute bronchitis with which
Mr. REBASZ had been ill for several weeks. Mr. REBASZ was a watchmaker by
occupation, and for thirty-five years had been connected with Rosenberg's
jewelry store, now located in State street in the Powers block. Mr. REBASZ
was an enthusiastic student of astronomy and he had an observatory on the
top of his house in which he had a telescope. He was one of the original
members of the Academy of Science and was the first chairman of its
astronomical section. Besides his widow he leaves two sons, Charles B. and
William M., both of this city.
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MAY LOSE AN EYE
Edward IRVIN, the son of John IRVIN, was helping his father cut stone in
Brighton yesterday when he was struck in the eye by a chip from the block
they were cutting. He was attended by Dr. BROWN, who believes it may be
impossible to save the eye.
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DIED
TREAT - In this city, Sunday evening, April 23, 1893, Mrs. Charles S.
TREAT, aged 35 years.
-The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from Hedges
& Sons rooms, No. 55 East avenue. Buffalo papers please copy.
HARRISON - In this city, Saturday evening, April 22, 1893, at 12 o'clock,
at 182 Clifton street, C. Lanoline, daughter of Jonathan and Frances M.
HARRISON, aged 4 years and 3 months.
-Funeral to held at 254 Tremont street, corner Gladstone avenue, to-day
(Tuesday) at 1:30 o'clock.
REBASZ - In this city, early Tuesday morning, April 25, 1893, at his
residence, 73 Adams street, William M. REBASZ, Sr., in his 65th year.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed Apr 26, 1893
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Matt Cartwright Died Yesterday Afternoon at the Hahnemann Hospital
Matthew CARTWRIGHT, one of the most widely known
and best liked men in Rochester, died yesterday afternoon at the Hahnemann
Hospital. He was born January 10, 1845, in Philadelphia, and came here
twenty years ago. His brother, Robert CARTWRIGHT, had built the plant of
the Citizens' Gas Light Company, and he came to the city as the company's
superintendent. Throughout the greater part of his life he was engaged in
the gas business here and elsewhere. He finally became secretary and
superintendent of the Rochester Gas Company, and held that position until
the consolidation. Since that time he has not been actively engaged in
business.
Perhaps Mr. CARTWRIGHT was best known as a member
of the Rochester Yacht Club. He was one of the incorporators of the club
in 1887, and was a member of its first board of trustees. He was
vice-commodore in 1887, 1880, and 1890, and commodore in 1892. In 1891 he
was vice-president of the Lake Yacht Racing Association, and in 1892
president of the association. He was a member of the association's
executive committee in 1890, 1891, and 1892. He was one of the party who
brought the celebrated Madge to the lake, and he held an interest in the
boat for several years. Although he was not a yacht owner during the last
year or two he always took an active interest in the club and yachting on
the lake in general.
Before coming to this city Mr. CARTWRIGHT lived
for a time in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and in 1876 he left here for
Buffalo to become superintendent of the Buffalo Gaslight Company. He was
identified with the growth of the gas industry in Rochester. Although
given great responsibilities, his management was remarkably free from
accident or loss affecting his companies or his employers. Probably no man
in Rochester had a larger circle of friends and acquaintances. He was a
member of the Rochester Club. He was also a member of the American
Gaslight Association. After his retirement from business he made a journey
around the world.
He was at one time quite active in Masonic
circles.
He was taken with pneumonia soon after the
inauguration ceremonies in Washington. He went to Washington to see the
ceremonies, but feeling ill, he returned to this city before they took
place. He was taken to the Hahnemann Hospital on April 17th. He recovered
from the attack of pneumonia and his death was due to uraemic poisoning.
He leaves two brothers, Robert CARTWRIGHT, of this city, and William, of
Philadelphia, and five sisters. The body will remain to-day until 5
o'clock this evening at Ingmire & Thompson's undertaking rooms, where
it may be seen by his friends. This evening it will be taken to
Philadelphia, where the funeral will be held on Friday.
The Rochester Yacht Club will meet this evening
at 7:30 o'clock at room No. 600 Cox building to take action on the death
of ex-Commodore Matt CARTWRIGHT.
* * *
William M. REBASZ, who died early yesterday
morning and whose death was noticed in yesterday's Democrat and Chronicle,
was one of the best known astronomers and microscopists in this part of
the state. He had been suffering for several weeks with acute bronchitis,
which finally caused his death. He was born in Lycoming county,
Pennsylvania, and about the time he came to this city married Miss Janet
McCLELLAN, of Lockport. He was with the firm of Cook & Stilwell for
five years, and since that time had been with D. ROSENBERG & Company.
Mr. REBASZ found plenty of time for study in the lines which most
interested him throughout his career, although actively engaged in
business as a watchmaker and engraver ever since he was a young man. Even
as a very young man he was a zealous student, and became an authority in
matters relating to astronomy, microscopy, horology, music and painting.
He had a great deal of ingenuity, and the greater part of the accessories
used with his telescope and microscope were made by his own hands. His
telescope stood on his own house. He has lectured before several
scientific societies. He was an attendant at St. Luke's Church. He leaves
besides his wife, two sons, Charles B. and William, Jr., of this city, and
two sisters and a brother, of Lockport. The funeral will take place at St.
Luke's Church at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
NOTES
--Catherine, wife of John BAYER, died yesterday at No. 7 Hanover street,
aged 69 years.
--Margaret, wife of Frank GERHARDT, died last Saturday in Toronto, Ont.,
aged 31 years.
--Mary E. DENNY died last Tuesday morning at the Monroe Avenue Hospital.
Notice of the funeral will be found in the proper column.
--Robert CANNELL, aged 69 years, died yesterday afternoon at his home, No.
53 Orange street. He was a native of the Isle of Man. He left his widow
and two sons. Notice of the funeral will be found in the proper column.
--Nellie TIERNEY, aged 15 years, a daughter of the late Michael L.
TIERNEY, died last evening at the family residence, No. 104 South Clinton
street. Her mother, three sisters, Margaret, Jennie and May, and two
brothers, John and James, survive her. Notice of the funeral will be
printed hereafter.
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