Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Sat Feb 2, 1895
A HORRIBLE DEATH
Albert Fletcher Drawn Into a Series of Cogs
Accident in a Penn Yan Mill - Some Water Works Figures.
Other News of Western New York and Rochester's Vicinity
Gathered by Union Correspondents
Penn Yan, Feb. 2 - A most horrible accident occurred yesterday
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in Cassell & Brokett's mill, in which Albert
FLETCHER, an employee, was killed.
FLETCHER had been employed as a sweeper in the mill for about a
week, and during the afternoon was engaged in this line of work in the loft,
where there is a perfect network of belts, cog wheels and other machinery. He
was at work alone and the first intimation that any of the other employees had
of the accident was when the feed elevators suddenly stopped.
The person in charge of this portion of the machinery rushed
upstairs, and there found the limp body of the unfortunate man securely fast in
a system of cog wheels running a section of elevators.
His arm was badly mangled, back and legs broken, and other parts of
the body severely bruised. The body was extracted as quickly as possible, but it
is evident that death was instantaneous.
The supposition is that while at his work he slipped and fell upon
the wheels, and before he could recover himself was drawn into the death dealing
cogs.
Coroner TOMPKINS was called, but decided that there was no need of
an inquest, and the body was removed to Hopkins' undertaking establishment.
FLETCHER was 22 years of age and leaves a wife.
Rice McCAULEY, deputy internal revenue collector was in town
yesterday on business connected with the enforcement of the income tax law.
Miss Alice DOWLING is visiting in Elmira.
The elevation of the reservoir of the water works above various
parts of the village and the pressure per square inch is as follows: Pumping
station, 315 feet, 136 pounds; Wheeler's corner, 296 feet, 128 pounds; Knapp
House corner, 306 feet, 129 pounds; Presbyterian Church, 287 feet, 124 pounds;
corner Head and Main streets, 253 feet, 106 pounds; corner Head and Liberty
streets, 237 feet, 102 pounds; corner Head and Hamilton streets, 201 feet, 87
pounds; corner Clinton and Hamilton streets, 246 feet, 106 pounds; corner
Clinton and Lawrence streets, 216 feet, 93 pounds; Five Pounds, 275 feet, 119
pounds; corner East Main and Boundary streets, 232 feet, 100 pounds.
The case of Sheldon KETTELL, charged with petit larceny has been
settled.
The following proposed appropriations for roads and bridges will be
voted on at coming town meeting. One hundred and twenty-five dollars for
repairing bridge near Andrew THAYER'S in district No. 32, $125, for bridge near
James HAZARD'S, in district No. 5; $75 for bridge near Milo Mills, district No.
4; $150, for bridge near Warren SANFORD'S, district No. 7; $50 for work in
Bell's gully, in district No. 2; $300 for plank and pipe; for bridges; $200, to
complete road, near May's Mill at town line.
The remains of Levi MILLSPAUGH, aged 69(?) years, were brought from
Willard State Hospital yesterday, and interred at Branchport.
A fox chase was held at Grange Raplee's in Barrington to-day.
Prizes were given at $3, $2 and $1.
The following marriages have occurred here this week; Chester
RUTHFORD of Penn Yan to Bertha BELL of May's Mill; Fred TULLY of Penn Yan to
Mrs. VOSBURG of Penn Yan; Arthur WARREN of Penn Yan to Miss DUNNING of Dundee.
Henry H. CLARK of Harrison Valley, Pa., will deliver an address at
the Young Men's meeting in Cornwell's Hall to-morrow afternoon.
William BROWN, a well-known resident of Dundee, mysteriously
disappeared a few days ago and all efforts to locate him since then have been
futile. The day before he disappeared he disposed of his personal property at
auction and realized quite a sum of money from the sale. It is said that nine
years ago he acted in a similar manner, but returned after a short absence,
claiming that he regained his senses in Rochester.
Collector NICHOLS has received about $20,000 at 1 per cent, leaving
$3,500 to be collected at 5 per cent.
To-morrow will be observed as Christian Endeavor day in the
Methodist Church.
While coasting on Lawrence street Thursday evening John GAVIN, a 15
year old lad, collided with another bob and was thrown with such force as to
break his leg. A little later in the evening a bob on its downward trip ran into
the cutter of Morris BUCKLEY of Benton, totally demolishing the cutter, although
the participants escaped without injury.
On Monday the case of the Gorham highway commissioners against the
Middlesex Valley railroad, which involves the location of the station in Gorham,
will be tried.
The ice harvest has closed at this end of the lake. Besides the
houses all being filled to their capacity, 10,000 tons, or 500 cars, have been
shipped to southern and western New York towns. On a test made a few days ago
the plant of Wade SHANNON was able to house 190 tons an hour.
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DIED
BRONSON - At the residence of her sister, Mrs. S. A. WARNE, 185 Cady street, on
Friday, Feb. 1, 1895, Maggie D., wife of C. A. BRONSON, aged 33 years.
-Funeral from the house on Monday, February 4th at 2 p.m.
GRAPENSTETER - In this city at the State Hospital on the 31st of January, 1895,
Christina, wife of the late Moses GRAPENSTETER, age 58(?) years.
-Funeral Sunday from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John SMITHERS, 89
Thompson street, at 2:30 p.m. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
MATHEIS - This morning, February, February 2, 1894[sic], at the family
residence, 328 Brown street, Kittie MATHEIS, aged 20 years.
-Funeral from the late home; Monday afternoon. Private.
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SUIT FOR DIVORCE
James J. Quinn, Retired Contractor Defendant - Bertha Dingman, Co-Respondent.
The sensational ending of a summer flirtation came this morning
when Mrs. Laura QUINN, through her attorney, Leslie E. HULBERT, brought an
action for absolute divorce against her husband, James J. QUINN, capitalist and
retired contractor. The summons and complaint was served on the defendant in the
village of Newark where he is at present temporarily residing. Mrs. QUINN is a
tall and handsome brunette with snapping black eyes. She looks to be a very
proud woman and her friends say that she feels the disgrace of her husband's
conduct keenly. She is about 30 years of age. James J. QUINN is a man perhaps 45
years old. He has seen a great deal of the world and is a very well-known man in
this city. He is flashy in regard to jewelry and dress.
Mr. and Mrs. QUINN were married in August, 1883. They resided for a
time in Buffalo and afterwards in New York city. In 1888 the QUINNS came to
Rochester to live, the husband having business interests in this city. They
lived happily together before coming here, and four children, two boys and two
girls, had been born to them.
The wife claims that after QUINN came to Rochester he developed
tastes that were fast and tendencies that were "sporty." In the summer
of 1890 Mr. QUINN, who had little to do, spent most of his time at Ontario
Beach. In the winter of that year the wife claims that her husband spent much of
his time away from home and neglected her. Again in the summer of 1894 QUINN
whose tastes led him to delight in resorts and the gay life about town, took up
his headquarters at Charlotte. By this time his wife had become very suspicious
of him. She watches him closely, and although she avers that "Smiling
QUINN, as he is known, was very attentive to some ladies at the beach,
nevertheless she did not get the evidence which she sought.
QUINN became tired of being shadowed before the season was over and
after some heated domestic controversies agreed to separate for a time. QUINN
went east but left provision for his wife and family.
QUINN led a better life up to December last so it is stated; than
he had in years past. But about the first of last December a pretty young woman,
whose name is Bertha DINGMAN, came to Rochester, and it was not long before a
good deal of talk spread abroad concerning her relations with Mr. QUINN. Miss
DINGMAN is said to be a talented woman who was at one time an actress. Mrs.
QUINN did some more detective work, and this time she says that she succeeded in
securing evidence enough to win her case.
She accordingly brought the action this morning, as stated above.
In her complaint she charges that her husband has been guilty of adultery with
Miss DINGMAN at the house of William SHELP, on Palmyra street, Newark. Mrs.
QUINN asks that the bonds of matrimony be dissolved at once.
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BACK TO HIS HOME
A Russian and His Family Sent Back to the Czar's Domains
For some time the city has been supporting a child of Jewish
parents in one of the city asylums for destitute children. The father, Abram
MALACHOVITZ, has been out of work, and the mother has been confined in the State
Hospital, suffering from a mild form of insanity.
The father said he was of the opinion that if his wife could be
removed to her old home in Russia, where she could be among her friends, that in
all probability her condition would improve. A local Hebrew society, therefore,
took the matter in charge, and after a thorough investigation decided to make an
effort to send the family back. The state sent the woman back, and the city poor
department sent back the father and the two children. Their destination is
Kydtkuhnen.
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WENT BY DEFAULT
The Dean Divorce Case to be Reopened by the Defense
The divorce case of Frederick J. R. DEAN against Stella DEAN, has
been allowed through the ignorance of the defendant, to go by default, and an
effort is to be made by Mrs. DEAN'S attorneys to reopen the case.
This action, which is for absolute divorce on the ground of
unfaithfulness, was begun last week when the papers were served upon Mrs. DEAN.
Mrs. DEAN'S attorneys were out of town when she called and being ignorant of the
statute of limitations she left the papers in their office. Upon their return
the lawyers found that the case had gone by default. Mrs. DEAN claims to have a
good defense.
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WALDELE'S DEATH
Result of the Inquest on His Remains
Coroner's Jury Severely Censures the Central-Hudson and the Common Council
Testimony of Mr. and Mrs. Wirsing, Who Barely Escaped Being Killed-
Flagman Not Blamed
Some remarkable testimony was given last night before the jury
empaneled by Coroner KLEINDIENST to decide on the death of Philip J. WALDELE,
the deaf mute who was killed by a Central-Hudson train at the Brown street
crossing.
The railway and the Common Council were severely censured, the
former for not properly guarding the crossing, and the latter for being lax in
regard to the ordinance which requires that there shall be gates at grade
crossings, and which also regulates the speed of trains within the city limits.
There was some doubt as to the conduct of Nathan THATCHER, the
flagman. John ROTH swore that THATCHER was not at the crossing at the time. Mr.
and Mrs. August WIRSING, who barely escaped death, swore that THATCHER gave them
a signal to drive forward. Had they done so the train that killed WALDELE would
have sent them to their deaths, Mrs. WIRSING testified:
"When we got to Brown street a little after 6 o'clock
Wednesday morning the flagman waved his lantern for us to stop. We did stop. A
freight train was going west. After the last car had passed the flagman signaled
us to go ahead. We started. After the horse had gone but four or five steps I
heard the passenger train. We pulled up on the horse. He backed up and the train
just passed the horse's head by an inch. I saw a man try to cross the tracks. I
do not know whether it was WALDELE, but he could not have reached the other
side. I did not see the passenger train hit him."
THATCHER, the flagman, testified: "I live at No. 20 Wentworth
street. I am a flagman on Brown street crossing employed by the Central-Hudson
and Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg roads. I go on duty at 6 p. m. There are
six tracks in all at the crossing, four on the Central-Hudson and two on the
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg. The crossing is about 160 feet wide. Between
the hours of 5 and 7 a.m., there are six or seven fast trains besides the
freight that pass. I stand in the center of the tracks, so I can guard both
sides."
The jury, which was composed of J. C. BROWN, foreman, A. F. TOOKER,
James RYAN, F. C. STEINMILLER, Joseph WOLF, William H. HEINTZ, J. A. MURRAY,
John SULLIVAN, W. H. CANTY, Arthur M. MINER, C. F. SCHEURMAN and George B.
RIDDLE, rendered a verdict to the effect that Philip J. WALDELE came to his
death by being struck by train No. 2 of the New York Central railway.
The crossing is a dangerous one, and the residents of the
neighborhood say that it is not properly guarded. Many accidents have happened
there. The crossing at Hague street is also dangerous, no flagman being on duty
there.
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SHOCKING DEATH
Wife of Peter de GREVE Died Alone and in Destitute Circumstances.
Coroner KLEINDIENST this morning called the attention of the city
overseer of the poor, GARDINER to the case of Peter de GREVE of 458 Hudson
avenue.
Yesterday morning the coroner was notified that a woman had died at
the above address without medical attendance. An investigation was made. The
house, but little better than a shanty, contained but little to make life
cheerful. One room was used as kitchen, dining and living room, the other as
bed-chamber. In the latter lay the dead woman, and besides her a girl baby, for
whose life the mother had given hers.
De GREVE is a Dutchman, and speaks but little English. He came from
Holland four years ago, and has had a hard struggle for existence. Some time
ago, a daughter, a child of 8, was killed by a Central-Hudson train.
Yesterday morning, when his wife was taken suddenly ill, he was
afraid to leave her to summon a physician, but when the child was born he went
to call one of the neighbors. When he returned his wife was dead. The child will
live.
The coroner granted a certificate.
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OPINION NOT YET READY
City Attorney Rodenbeck Has Not Yet Had Time to Answer Questions
City Attorney RODENBECK, who has been trying cases in court all the
past week, has not yet had an opportunity to prepare an opinion of the question
of Sunday closing, as he was asked to do by the Board of Police Commissioners.
It is probable that the opinion will be ready early next week.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
--Christena GRAPENSTTER, wife of the late Moses GRAPENSTTER, died Thursday at
the State Hospital, aged 58 years. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon
from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John SMITHERS, 89 Thompson street.
--Mrs. Charles A. BRONSON, aged 33 years, died last night at her home, 186 Cady
street.
--Mrs. Delanie E. LAY died last night at her home, 116 Flower City park, aged 68
years.
--Clayton LEW, son of George and Margaret JACOBS, died this morning at the
family residence in Gates, aged 6 months. The funeral will be held Monday
morning at 9 o'clock from Holy Ghost Church, Coldwater.
--Mrs. Mary KLIPFEL died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
KUTTRUFF, 20 Third street, aged 62 years. The funeral will be held Monday
morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's
Church.
--Maggie D., wife of Charles A. BRONSON, died yesterday at the residence of Mrs.
S. A. WARNER, 186 Cady street, aged 33 years. She is survived by a husband and
child.
--Miss Elizabeth BARNARD died yesterday at the residence of her sister, Mrs.
John E. CRAVEN of Pittsford. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from Christ Church.
--The funeral of Annis J. HOEKSTRA took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon from
the house, 5 Cameron street. Rev. G. B. F. HALLOCK conducted the services,
assisted by Rev. M. REMEIN of the Dutch Reformed Church. There were many
beautiful floral tributes. The interment was in Mt. Hope. The bearers were:
Adrian HUBREGTSE, Cornelius WYKHNIZE, Abram WAGENMAKER, John VERWERDA and Joseph
STRICK.
--The funeral of Frederick T. LENT took place yesterday afternoon from the
residence of his father, 195 Tremont street. Services were conducted by Rev. M.
E. HEDDING, pastor of the Cornhill M. E. Church, assisted by Rev. G. W. PADDOCK,
Rev. J. Ross LYNCH, Rev. Frederick S. REDFERN and Rev. James GOSNELL. A male
quartette rendered two very fine musical selections. The floral emblems were
many and beautiful. The body was taken to-day to Rome, Pa., for interment. A
delegation from the freshman class of the University of Rochester acted as
bearers from the house to the railroad station.
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MISS MATHEIS DEAD
Passed Away Shortly Before One O'Clock This Morning
Kittie MATHEIS, the young girl who shot herself Tuesday evening
because her lover had jilted her, died shortly before 1 o'clock this morning.
She remained conscious ever since the shooting and until within three hours of
her death. She expressed no regret for what she had done. During the evening she
bade her mother, brother and sisters an affectionate farewell, and spoke
tenderly of William ESTERHELD, the man whom she loved, saying that she hoped he
would not grieve when he heard that she was dead.
The girl stoutly maintained that no improper relations between
ESTERHELD and herself ever existed, and her statement is believed by her people.
After her death the coroner was notified, but it is thought that an inquest will
not be necessary.
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FOUND A FOETUS
A foetus was found in Brown's race, back of Armstrong & Shaw's
mills, yesterday afternoon. Coroner KLEINDIENST ordered it burned.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sun Feb 3, 1895
MORTUARY MATTERS
--Bridget BURNS, widow of the late Patrick BURNS, died yesterday at St. Mary's
Hospital, aged 84 years.
--Thomas CARROLL, formerly foreman of the Central-Hudson round house in this
city, died Thursday in Buffalo.
--Mrs. Frederick W. LAY, widow of the late Frederick W. LAY, died Friday evening
at her home, No. 116 Flour City park, aged 68 years.
--Elmer J., son of Louis and Jennie SANDER, died yesterday afternoon at the
family residence, No. 319 St. Joseph street. The funeral will be held Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house.
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MR. PERKINS FOR PRESIDENT
The annual election of officers of the Genesee Valley Club was held
last evening at the club house on East avenue. The following were chosen:
President, Gilman H. PERKINS; vice-president, James WATSON; secretary, Hayward
HAWKES; treasurer, Erickson PERKINS. The meeting was largely attended and a
banquet was served at its conclusion.
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OBITUARY
Port Jefferson, L. I., Feb. 2 - Colonel Alfred H. TAYLOR is dead,
aged 54 years. In 1861 he was appointed clerk in the adjutant-general's office
at Albany. In 1875 General TOWNSEND appointed him assistant adjutant-general. He
served on the staffs of Governor TILDEN, Governor HOFFMAN and Governor FENTON.
Declining health compelled him to resign his office of assistant
adjutant-general on November 9, 1878.
Cleveland, Feb. 2 - Judge C. C. BALDWIN, presiding judge of the
circuit court for the eighth judicial district of Ohio, died at his home in this
city to-day, aged 61 years.
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ITALIANS KILLED BY THE CARS
Orange, N. J., Feb. 2 - Antonio CEPPA and Antonio GABOQUA, Italian
hatters, were struck and instantly killed, to-night by a train on the Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western railroad at the Forest street crossing.
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MAY LOSE THEIR MONEY
A Rochester Bank and Business House After a New York Liveryman
New York, Feb. 2 - Some of the creditors of Henry WILLIS, who has
been proprietor of the Union League livery stables at Nos. 2 and 4 East
Thirty-ninth street, are trying to collect their claims through the sheriff. The
Alliance Bank of Rochester has obtained two judgments against him for $528, and
Keeler & Jennings one for $334. The executions were given to Deputy Sheriff
CARRAHER, and when he went to make a levy he was informed that Mr. WILLIS had
sold out the entire business three weeks ago to his wife, Anna Clara WILLIS, the
consideration being $24,000. Mr. WILLIS has been in business for eleven years.
The principal part of his custom came, it is said, from the Union league Club.
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ACCIDENT TO THE PHONECIA
New York, Feb. 2 - When the stevedores employed in unloading the
Hamburg steamer Phoenicia, which arrived at Hoboken January 29th, began to hoist
the cargo to the dock it was seen that the goods were in a badly damaged
condition. The officers of the ship refused to give any information, but to-day
it was learned that the Phoenicia, on her second day out, was struck by a huge
wave that stove in one of her forward port-holes and flooded her hold. The
damage was repaired, the water pumped out and the vessel suffered no further
mishap. When she was docked, however, it was found that her cargo had been
damaged about $200,000. The damaged goods consisted of cloth, silks and aniline
dyes, which are said to be a total loss.
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PLACED ON THE RETIRED LIST
Washington, Feb. 2 - The name of Brevet Gen Cyrus Ballou COMSTOCK,
U. S. A. Colonel corps of engineers, will, after to-day, be placed upon the
retired list of the army by operation of law, as he will have reached the
specific age of 64 years on Sunday.
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DERRICK WILL JUGGLE MAIL
Postmaster PERKINS has made an addition to the list of substitute
clerks employed at the postoffice, by the appointment of Charles A. DERRICK. Mr.
DERRICK has been on the eligible list for some time, having passed a very
successful civil service examination. He is a son of ex-Health Commissioner
Timothy DERRICK.
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MRS. S. T. RORER COMING
Course of six practical lectures on high art, artistic and
economical cookery by Sarah Tyson RORER, director of model kitchen, World's
Fair, Chicago. Principal Philadelphia cooking school. Editor of Household News,
Y. M. C. A. February 4th to 9th, inclusive. Subject at 3 P. M. February 4th,
next Monday, "How to Use the Chafing Dish." Sweet breads, lobsters,
oysters, omelet will be served. The course tickets $2.50; single tickets 50
cents.
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PROFESSOR B. B. CLARK, EYE SPECIALIST, TO AGAIN VISIT ROCHESTER
Commencing Thursday of this week, Prof. CLARK, who formerly
remained at Booth's, will be at Humburch & McAllaster Bros., 22 State
street, and remain 10 days, to make free examinations of the eyes and adjust
lenses.
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DIED
SANDER - In this city, at the family residence, No. 319 St. Joseph street,
Saturday, February 2, 1895, Elmer J., son of Louis and Jennie SANDER.
-Funeral from residence Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MATHEIS - In this city, at the family residence, No. 320 Brown street, Saturday,
February 2, 1895, Miss Kittie MATHEIS, aged 20 years.
-Funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from her late residence.
Private.
BAILEY - In this city, at the family residence, No. 22 James street, Saturday,
February 2, 1895, Wells S. BAILEY, aged 66 years.
-Funeral Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mon Feb 4, 1895
BROCKPORT MAN'S EXPERIENCE
Narrowly Escaped Being Shot and Falling into a Well
Brockport, Feb. 4 - Marcus COOK had a very narrow escape from death
Saturday afternoon. He, with several companions, started rabbit hunting. When in
a field about two miles east of Brockport Mr. COOK became separated from his
companions. He was walking along when he suddenly fell. The discharge of his
gun, which had fallen from his hands, attracted the attention of his companions.
They came up and found Mr. COOK struggling to keep from falling into a well.
With their assistance he was rescued. The well was thirty feet deep and
contained twelve feet of water. On account of the deep snow Mr. COOK did not see
it until he nearly fell into it.
The ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. will meet in its rooms
next Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
R. MATHIS, whose peculiar actions lately have attracted the
attention of the people here, last Friday night jumped from a third story window
in his night clothes. He landed in a snow bank, which probably saved his life.
Fred COOK, who has been __ring for MATHIS, found his patient Friday with a
loaded revolver, which he turned on COOK as he entered. After a fierce struggle
COOK succeeded in getting the revolver from him. On Friday evening about 10
o'clock. COOK left the room, but had gone but a short time when he heard a
window alarm. He hurried back to the room and found that MATHIS had jumped from
a back window. With the aid of some men Mr. COOK succeeded in getting MATHIS
upstairs. Drs. COOK and SILLIMAN were called and it was found that he was
suffering from a hemorrhage of the stomach, caused by the jump. He was brought
to the State Hospital at Rochester Saturday afternoon.
Rev. Richard J. STORY, pastor of the Catholic Church, and Julius
LESTER started last evening for a two weeks' trip to Washington and the south.
On next Sunday evening there will be a to joint meeting of the Y.
P. S. C. E. at the Methodist Church, Main street.
Miss D. Eloise MORGAN, who takes the part of Ninette in
"Prince Ananias," is the guest of Mrs. MORGAN of Main street.
A handsome reception was given her Saturday evening, at which many
Brockport and Rochester well-known society people were present. The house was
handsomely decorated with smilax, ferns and plants. Refreshments were served
during the evening. A very fine musical programme was rendered for the
entertainment of the guests.
Mrs. Amos COATS of Sweden died at her home Saturday. Deceased was
74 years old. Her husband and one son survive her.
At a meeting of the village board last week, a petition signed by
several prominent citizens was presented, requesting the board to consider the
question of securing a police justice. The town has paid constables and justices
for the work, and it is thought that if a police justice and two officers could
be secured on a salary it would be a great saving in comparison with the present
system.
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SUICIDE AT AUBURN
White Wife of a Colored Cook Takes Eighteen Grains of Morphine
Auburn, Feb. 4 - Mary CISCO, the white wife of the colored cook of
the Osborne House, suicided this morning by taking eighteen grains of morphine.
Of late she had been living with a colored ex-convict.
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SUICIDE IN GENESEO
John Davidson Kills Himself With a Revolver - Probably Insane
Geneseo, Feb. 4 - John DAVIDSON, a prominent jeweler and church
member of this village, committed suicide early this morning by shooting himself
with a revolver at his home on Main street.
He was well to do, and up to a week ago seemed to be contented and
happy. A few days ago he began to act strangely, and labored under the idea that
he was to be indicted by the grand jury and taken to jail for some imaginary
offense. He leaves a widow.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
--Benjamin FISHER died Saturday at his home in Brighton, aged 68 years.
--John STUTZRIHM, aged 52 years, died this morning at his home, 20 Rhine street.
--Wilhelm HORN, aged 64 years, died last night at his home, 16 Widman street.
--Laura E. LARKIN died yesterday at the home of her parents in Greece Center,
aged 1 year.
--Bridget BURNS, widow of the late Patrick BURNS, died Saturday at St. Mary's
Hospital, aged 84 years.
--Wells S. BAILEY died Saturday at the family residence, 22 James street, aged
66 years. The funeral was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
--Arthur KARLE, infant son of Lewis and Minnie(?) KARLE, died to-day at the
family residence, 10 Henrietta place, aged 4 months.
--The funeral of Mrs. Maggie D. BRONSON took place from the residence of her
sister, Mrs. S. A. WARNER, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
--Andrew JAEGER died Saturday night at his late residence, 16 Lime street, aged
79 years. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary A. DAVIS and Mrs. Aby FELCON.
--Betsey E., wife of the late Henry THAYER, died yesterday afternoon at her late
residence, 69 Hickory street, aged 71 years. The funeral will be held from the
residence to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
--Elmer J., son of Louis and Jennie SANDER, died Saturday afternoon at the
family residence, 319 St. Joseph street. The funeral was held this afternoon at
2 o'clock from the house.
--Lizzie A., wife of A. R. Des ROCHE, aged 23 years, died yesterday morning
at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. CAMPBELL of 19 1/2 Maple place.
She leaves one child, an infant.
--William DOEGAN died yesterday morning at his late home, 26 Walnut street, aged
75 years. He was a veteran of the late war and a member of the 108th New York
infantry.
--William J. BIGEM, the oldest engineer on the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg
railroad, died Saturday at his home in Oswego, aged 52 years. He began
railroading work at the age of 21 years on the old Midland railroad.
--John LEUTNER died yesterday morning at the family residence No. 41
Charlotte street, aged 29 years.
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--Norah CULKIN, daughter of Mary and the late Daniel CULKINS, died this morning
at her home, 66 Sophia street, aged 24 years.
--Thomas SYLVESTER died to-day in Charlotte, aged 78 years. Deceased is survived
by a wife, two sons and one daughter. The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
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MOB GATHERING
Two Thousand People in City Hall Square, Brooklyn, This Afternoon.
Brooklyn, Feb. 4 - At 1:43 o'clock this afternoon 2,000 people had
gathered in City Hall square.
Details of police immediately put in appearance.
The officers drew their night sticks and pushed the crowd back.
In the meantime there was cheering from the crowd and derisive
cries at the non-union street car men.
Peter McDONALD, one of the crowd, was hit on the head by an
officer's club and received a bad scalp wound. Later the crowd melted away.
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GEORGE FORD
The Veteran Hero of Many Fires Passed Away at his Home This Morning.
George FORD died this morning at his home, 15 Kent street, aged 45
years.
The deceased was one of the oldest and best known firemen of the
city. Years ago he belonged to the Actives, and was at one time a foreman of
that company. He was also a member of the Exempt Firemen's Association. FORD was
well known by most of the old residents of Rochester. At one time he kept a
saloon at the corner of Front street and Central avenue. Then he removed to
State street and later kept a restaurant and saloon on Allen street. His place
was always decorated with mementoes in the shape of medals, badges, pictures of
famous fires and firemen, etc.
The deceased is survived by a wife and three children.
There will be a meeting of Active Hose Company, No. 2, at 8 o'clock
this evening, at the hose house, to take action on the death of Mr. FORD.
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OLD RESIDENT DEAD
Edward Blackford, Once a Prosperous Merchants,
Died at the Hahnemann Hospital.
Edward BLACKFORD, once a fairly prosperous dry goods merchant doing
business on State street, died Saturday at the Hahnemann Hospital, where he has
been for some time as a charity patient.
The deceased was once one of the well-known business men of the
Flower City. At the time of his death he was in the 80th year of his age. He was
for a long time successful in business, but complications arose whereby he lost
his property. It is said his domestic life was not pleasant either, and he went
out of business. In his old age palsy came upon him and he has been confined in
the hospital since 1890.
The funeral was held this afternoon. Short funeral services were
held at 2:30 o'clock at Mt. Hope Chapel and the remains were laid at rest in Mt.
Hope Cemetery.
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FOUND IN A CHURCH
The Body of an Infant Child Found This Morning by a Sexton.
The body of a fully developed female child was found in a corner of
the vestibule near the baptismal fount of St. Patrick's Cathedral at 9 o'clock
this morning. The child was swatched in a black cloth having the appearance of
being the remnant of an old shawl. Other than this the body was naked.
At 6 o'clock this morning the sexton of the church entered the
church to ring the Angelus. There was nothing in the vestibule at that time. At
9 o'clock he had occasion to enter the vestibule again. In one corner was a
black bundle and the sexton walked over to it for the purpose of removing it.
Then he discovered it to be the body of a female child. The infant had the
appearance of being several weeks old. There were no marks of violence on the
body. Coroner KLEINDIENST was at once notified and is making an investigation of
the case. No clue was left whereby the identity of the parentage of the child
could be ascertained. It is theorized that the parents were too poor to afford a
funeral.
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FUNERAL OF KITTIE MATHEIS
Last Rites of the Unfortunate Girl This Afternoon at Her Late Home.
The funeral of Kittie MATHEIS, the unfortunate girl who shot
herself last Tuesday evening, after attempting in vain the life of her lover,
was held this afternoon from the home of her mother, 280 Brown street. A large
concourse of friends gathered to view the last sad rites, and the floral
tributes were many and beautiful.
The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. HINCKELL, assisted by
the Rev. Ray ALLEN. The pall-bearers were: George C. GERLING, John S. SCHLAGER,
George L. WICK, James H. KOEHLER, Louis FOX, H. J. VECHTOLD. The unfortunate
girl was dressed in what was to have been her wedding gown. After the services
at the house the interment, which was private, took place at Mount Hope.
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DIED OF HEART DISEASE
Mrs. Maggie Murphy Falls from Her Chair and Suddenly Expires
At No. 132 1/2 Frankfort street is a small uninviting house that
for some time has been the home of three sisters, all widows advanced in years.
Yesterday noon, as one of them, Mrs. Maggie MURPHY, was sitting chatting with
the others, she suddenly leaned forward in her chair, and after gasping a moment
fell to the floor, dead. Coroner GRAHAM was called and granted a certificate of
death from heart disease. The three old women have lived in seclusion and, those
about them say, in poverty, though one of the sisters is known to have a
fair-sized bank account. The trio have been in the habit of drinking to excess,
and one of them was intoxicated when the coroner made his investigation.
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DIED FROM A HEMORRHAGE
Coroner GRAHAM was called to 41 Charlotte street yesterday, where
John E. LENTNER had died suddenly. The man was 39 years of age. He had been ill
for several days. Early yesterday morning he had a severe hemorrhage and died
shortly after. The coroner issued a certificate.
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PHYSICAL DIRECTOR WINANS WILL READ
Physical Director W. W. WINANS of the Y. M. C. A. will read a paper
at the convention of association secretaries and physical directors to be held
at Rome, N. Y., February 20th.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mon Feb 4, 1895
DIED
MATHEIS - The funeral of Miss Kittie MATHEIS will be held at 2 o'clock this
(Monday) afternoon from the residence of her parents, No. 328 Brown street.
THAYER - In this city, at the family residence, No. 69 Hickory street, Sunday,
February 3, 1895, Mrs. Betsie E., wife of the late Henry THAYER, aged 71 years
and 4 months.
-Funeral from the residence Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends invited.
Buffalo and Batavia papers please copy.
BRONSON - In this city, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. S. A. WARNER,
Friday, February 1, 1895, Maggie D., wife of Charles A. BRONSON, aged 33 years.
-Funeral this (Monday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
DES ROCHE - In this city at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
CAMPBELL, No. 19 1/2 Maple place, Lizzie A., wife of A. R. DES ROCHE, aged 23
years.
-Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
BAILEY - In this city at the family residence, No. 22 James street, Saturday,
February 2, 1895, Wells S. BAILEY, aged 66 years.
-Funeral Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Feb 5, 1895
MONROE
Dwelling Burned in Brockport and the Narrow Escape of the Occupants
--The Rev. T. Harwood PATTISON(?) of Rochester Theology Seminary will deliver a
lecture on Abraham LINCOLN at the Chili Presbyterian Church this evening.
--Rev. H. E. KEELEY, who was to have conducted revival services in the
Presbyterian Church this week, cancelled his engagement, but begin a series of
meetings on February 18th, to continue two weeks.
--Aeneas LAMB, an old resident of the town of Walworth and Penfield, died at the
latter place Saturday night last, aged 88 years and 4 months. Deceased leaves
one son, Esbond LAMB, of Palmyra, and several grandchildren.
--The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Elwell BARNARD was held at Christ Church,
Pittsford, yesterday afternoon. The rector, Rev. H. E. WOOD, was assisted by
Rev. G. T. Le BOUTILLIER of Rochester. The quartette, composed of Mrs. W. H.
REYNOLDS, J. S. FORD, Miss Frances SPIEGEL and W. H. REYNOLDS, sang two hymns.
The bearers were Ed. BISHOP, Bernard GROVER, Frederick GROVER, of Rochester,
Harry MAY, of Pittsford, Mr. MELL_NS and Mr. DAVIS of Geneva.
--As a result of the recent revivals held in Honeoye Falls by the evangelists,
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. M. S. REES, of Elmira, 44 converts were taken into the
Methodist Church on probation Sunday last and 10 converts were taken into the
Presbyterian Church; also a few weeks ago 27 were taken into the Presbyterian
Church, who were converted during the revival held by the Rev. Mr. SMITH, of
Chicago. There were about 165 who handed in their names as desirous of becoming
Christians.
--Mrs. Mary NILES, aged 75 years, died early yesterday morning at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Clara PARSONS, in Pittsford. Mrs. MILES was born in Hartford
county, Conn., but her girlhood days were spent in Washington county, N. Y. She
was a resident of Pittsford for forty years, and lived for twenty-five years in
her late home. She had been an invalid during the past ten years, and last week
suffered from a stroke of paralysis from which she did not rally. Her only
surviving relatives are her daughter, Mrs. Clara PARSONS, and a grandson, Louis
A. PARSONS.
--The frame dwelling house of Louis HEINRICH, on Chappell street, Brockport,
caught fire from a kerosene lamp about five o'clock yesterday morning and was
totally destroyed. Mr. HEINRICH had barely time to rescue his children in their
night clothes. He had just finished building a fire in the cook stove and had
left the room, placing the lamp on a shelf. When he returned the door, on
opening, knocked the lamp on to the floor, exploding and setting fire to the
house. In a few minutes the fire was beyond control. Owing to the heavy snow,
the firemen had great difficulty in getting to the fire. Several of them were
made very sick for a time on account of the cold and the unusual exercise. The
hook and ladder company got as far as the railroad, but could get no farther on
account of the snow. Ladders and several hooks were carried the rest of the way
by several men. The house and contents were valued at about $3,000, on which
there was an insurance of $1,700.
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BURIED IN HER WEDDING CLOTHES
Kittie Matheis's Dying Request Was Granted
Kittie MATHIES, who gave up her life because of unrequited love,
was buried yesterday afternoon at Mount Hope.
The simple funeral over the young girl whose love led her to take
her own life, after attempting that of her unfaithful suitor, was held at her
mother's home, No. 280 Brown street, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Many friends
who had known and loved Miss MATHEIS in life were present and many handsome
floral tributes attested their affection.
The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. HINCKELL assisted by Rev.
Ray ALLEN. The coffin was placed in the parlor surrounded by beautiful flowers,
and the young girl was clad in the garments that she was to have worn at her
intended wedding with Druggist ESTERHELD. When dying she made a request that she
should wear in her grave her wedding gown. The pall-bearers were; George C.
GERLING, John S. SCHLAGER, George L. WICK, James H. KOEHLER, Louis FOX, H. J.
VECHTOLD.
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MORTUARY MATTERS
--John STUTZRIHM died yesterday morning at his home, No. 20 Rhine street, aged
53 years.
--Arthur, infant son of Lewis and Minnie KARLE, died yesterday morning at the
family residence, No. 10 Henrietta place.
--Nora CULKIN died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 66 Sophia
street, aged 24 years. A mother and one brother survive.
--George FORD, one of the oldest members of the Active Hose company, and a
member of the Exempts, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 15 Kent street,
aged 45 years. Mr. FORD had been in ill health in the past year, but until a
week ago had been about attending to business. For the past week he has been
confined to his bed. While his death was not entirely as expected it will be a
shock to his many friends. Mr. FORD was born in this city in 1849, and devoted
nearly all his life to the restaurant business. Twenty years ago he opened his
first restaurant on __ street near Allen, and later removed to the Brackett
house block, and then to the place he was conducting at the time of his death at
the corner of Litchfield and Allen streets. In 1876 Mr. FORD was foreman of the
Actives and always took a great interest in fire department work. His place of
business was always filled with mementoes of great fires and pictures of
firemen. The deceased leaves a wife and three children. Both organizations of
which he was a member will hold meetings, adopt resolutions to his death, and
attend the funeral.
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HANDBALL TOURNAMENT
W. MARTIN and J. FAHY defeated H. J. WILE and George ERHARDT at
handball at the R. A. C. gymnasium last night by the score 21-9, 21-7. Then WILE
and ERHARDT defeated C. FAHY and M. H. BENJAMIN 21-20, 21-8. The prizes for the
skating races to be held on the University avenue rink Friday are now on
exhibition. C. VINCENT, S. PATTERSON and C. FAHY are entered for the races from
the R. A. C.
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KELLER'S DEATH ACCIDENTAL
Coroner KLIENDIENST conducted an inquest at Schauman's undertaking
rooms on East Main street last night in the case of Albert KELLER, who was
killed by a train while gathering coal in East Rochester last Saturday morning.
The jury brought in a verdict to the effect that KELLER'S death was accidental.
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INSTITUTE POSTPONED
The teacher's institute, which was to have been held at the Free
Academy on Saturday, was postponed until Saturday March 2d. The postponement was
rendered necessary by reason of the absence of Dr. McLEAN, who will address the
teachers, and which could not be obviated.
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MARRIED
BARRY -- SHERWOOD - In this city, by the Rev. J. HEUGHES, of the Cathedral, Miss
Nora BARRY and John H. SHERWOOD.
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DIED
BLACKFORD - At the Hahnemann Hospital in this city, Saturday, February 2, 1895,
Edward BLACKFORD, aged 80 years.
-Funeral was held from Mt. Hope Chapel Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
NILES - In Pittsford, N. Y., Monday, Feb. 4, 1895, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Clara PARSONS, Mrs. Mary NILES, aged 75 years.
-Funeral from the house Wednesday afternoon, February 6, at 2 o'clock.
CULKAN - In this city, Monday, February 4, 1895, at No. 66 Sophia street, Nora
CULKAN, aged 24 years. -Funeral private.
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IT MAY BE A MURDER
The Dead Body of a Child Found in St. Patrick's Cathedral
Looking For Clues
A Young Woman Who is Thought to be the Child's Mother Called
on Bishop McQuaid and Asked for Assistance -- Police Investigation
A strange find was made in St. Patrick's Cathedral at 9 o'clock
yesterday morning. The sexton was walking through the vestibule, when he saw in
a dark corner several feet from him a black bundle.
He was surprised to find it there, and went over to examine it. He
picked it up and found it to be quite heavy. He saw that the black cloth was
pinned carefully and tightly around the contents and pulling it partly away the
body of a dead child came to view. It was so dark in the lonely vestibule at the
time that he could not at first decided whether the child was living or dead, so
he carried it to the doorway.
The child was apparently about six weeks old. It was a girl, with
light hair and chubby face. All that covered it was an old shawl, threadbare and
filled with holes. The child had apparently not been dead very long, and the
janitor was inclined to think that it might have been alive when left in the
cathedral. There were no marks of violence on the body, and death seemed to have
come from natural causes.
The child must have been left in the vestibule some time between 6
and 9 o'clock in the morning. At 6 o'clock the sexton went through the vestibule
to ring the angelus, and he was sure that the small, black bundle was not there
then. The cathedral had been locked up to that time.
The sexton notified Coroner KLEINDIENST of his discovery, and the
coroner, after examining the body and making a short inquiry as to the facts of
the case, decided that it should be reported to the police. He sent word to
Superintendent CLEARY at the police station, and Detective LONG was at once
detailed on the case. It was thought that it might be a case of murder, and the
detective went to work with that suspicion. He has not yet found any very
important clues, and is not willing to state at present what opinion he has
formed.
The case is still shrouded in mystery, but there are a few clues
that may lead to something important.
After the ringing of the morning bell in the cathedral a young
woman rang the bell at the bishop's residence, and asked to see him.
When the bishop came down to see her she told him that she was in
want and almost starving and that she must have help from some one. She thought,
she said, that he would aid her with a little money. The bishop saw that her
face was pale and pinched and that her hands were blue with cold, and gave her
what she asked. Then he questioned her as to who she was, but she refused to say
much of anything about herself, except that she had been suffering and was in
the deepest poverty. She was quite a pretty young woman, apparently not more
than 26 or 27 years old, and her clothing was very poor and there was little of
it. She seemed pleased after the bishop had assisted her and said she was in a
hurry to get home, and went out again into the cold.
The bishop told the coroner that he thought this young woman had
probably left the child in the Cathedral. The coroner's opinion of the case is
that the mother of the child was too poor to provide a suitable burial for it
after its death and thought leaving its body in the Cathedral would insure it's
being cared for.
Still the coroner has a suspicion, as have the police, that the
child may have been murdered. If the mother was too poor to provide for burial
of the body she could have received aid from the poor department, and it seems
very unlikely that she would have left it in the Cathedral, where its discovery
might bring unenviable notoriety and attract suspicion to herself.
None of the people living in the neighborhood of the Cathedral saw
any one entering it with a bundle or saw any person with such a bundle in the
neighborhood.
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