Rev. Claude D. KELLY, pastor of the Wilder Street Baptist
Church, was given a pleasant surprise at his home, No. 102 North Goodman
street, Monday evening. About eighty guest, members of the parish waited on
him and presented him with several gifts as tokens of the esteem with which
he is held. The evening was passed pleasantly by both host and guests.
Brooklyn Eagle
Although a holiday and marked by the suspension
of every form of activity except dining and pleasure, no single day of the
365 is invested with more numerous and interesting historical associations
than the first of January. The incoming year will be observed everywhere
on Wednesday except in Russia, where New Year's occurs on January 13th,
owing to the retention of the old style calendar, abandoned in England in
1752, and in all Catholic countries in 1582, by decree pf Pope Gregory
XIII.
When
Julius Caesar reformed the calendar
in B. C. 45, the year or exact time of the earth going round the sun was
reckoner at 365 days and 6 hours, which would require the adding of an
extra day every fourth year. As the exact time of the sun's revolution is
365 days, 5 hours 48 minutes and 49 7-10 seconds, the addition of a day
every fourth year was too much by 11 minutes 10 seconds and 3-10 of a
second, so that by 1582, the Julian year had moved ahead of the sun ten
days. By the year 1752, when the old style was abolished by act of
parliament, the difference had increased to eleven days. Under the
Gregorian calendar the extra day, or February 29th, is omitted in three
out of every four centurial years, and as 1800 was not a leap year, the
difference between the old and the new styles is now twelve days and will
be thirteen days after 1900. The czar, Nicholas II., is now considering
the expediency of adopting the new style. By the act of 1752, September 3d
was to be reckoned as the 14th, thus dropping the eleven days. But even
with these omitted leap years there is still an excess of the calendar
over the solar year sufficient to amount to one day in 3,000 years.
War, politics, science, literature, art, industry
and human progress each and all have intimate associations with New Year's
day. Louis XII., one of the best French kings, whose decease might justly
be regretted by his subjects, died on January 1, 1515. The celebrated
English statesman, orator and scholar, Edmund BURKE, famous as the
champion of thirteen colonies in the English parliament, was born in
Dublin, Ireland, on January 1, 1730, while the same day in 1767 gave birth
to Maria EDGEWORTH, the well known English authoress and novelist, some of
whose works are still widely read on both sides of the Atlantic.
Americans will always honor the name of "Mad
Anthony" WAYNE, who was born in Chester county, Pa., January 1, 1740,
and won distinction by his services in the revolution. After participating
in the battles of Brandywine, Monmouth and other engagements, he gained
greater laurels by his capture of Stony Point, in July, 1779. In 1792 he
was made general in chief of the army and capped the climax of his
military fame by a successful campaign against the Indians of the
Northwest in 1795. His audacity won him the sobriquet of "Mad
Anthony" and yet, despite his rashness, he was cautious and prudent
and fruitful in resources.
One of the most notable for early Americans was Samuel
GREEN, the second printer in the United States. He was born in England in
1615 and in 1648 succeeded DAY as colonial printer. He was the father of
nineteen children and the founder of a family of printers in New England
and Maryland. He printed the Psalter, Elliot's Indian Bible and other
religious books. His son, Bartholomew, established in April, 1704, the
Boston News Letter, the first newspaper printed in America. This was two
years after Samuel GREEN's death, which occurred January 1, 1702.
Samuel SEWALL, chief justice of Massachusetts, who was
born at Bishopstoke, England, March 28, 1652, and died in Boston January
1, 1730, was the first outspoken abolitionist in this country. He
published a tract, giving it as his opinion that there would "be no
progress in gospelling" until slavery should be abolished. Unhappily
Judge SEWALL shared in the witchcraft craze of 1692, but afterward he
publicly acknowledged his error. By a similar coincidence, January 1st is
associated with the abolition of slavery by two other famous incidents. It
was on January 1, 1794, that a convention, composed of delegates from
various societies, assembled in Philadelphia for the purpose of
petitioning congress to do what it might constitutionally for the
abolition of the slave trade. Through its action congress passed a bill
prohibiting the carrying of slaves to foreign countries by any American
vessel, under a penalty of the forfeiture of the ship and a fine of
$2,000.
President LINCOLN's celebrated emancipation proclamation
declaring slavery abolished in the insurrectionary states was issued
January 1, 1863. As the constitutional prohibition of the slave trade took
effect on January 1, 1808, New Year's day has a four-fold association with
emancipation and human freedom.
The opening day of 1776 was signalized by the
unfurling, at Cambridge, Mass., by
General George WASHINGTON, of
the first American Union flag of thirteen stripes, simultaneously with the
burning of a part of Norfolk, Va., by Lord DUNMORE, the royalist governor
of the province. Three years later, while the struggle for independence
was still raging, the First Society of Universalists in America organized
a church at Gloucester, Mass.
Arthur MIDDLETON, of South Carolina, one of the
fifty-five signers of the Declaration of Independence, died on January 1,
1788, in his 45th year. He was a planter and an active patriot; helped to
frame the first state constitution of South Carolina; passed some time on
board a British prison ship; was elected to congress in 1776 and again
served in that body from 1781 to 1783. He was a skillful stenographer,
took notes in the debates in which he participated and contributed
stirring articles to the press over the signature of "Andrew
MARVEL" in indication of the patriot cause.
Charles L. ELLET, one of the most famous American
engineers, was born in Pennsylvania, January 1, 1810. He planned and built
the first wire suspension bridge in the United States across the
Schuylkill at Fair_ount. He planned and constructed the first suspension
bridge over the Niagara river below the falls, as well as other notable
bridges. When the Civil war broke out he turned his attention to the
construction of steam rams for the Western rivers and _lan proposed by him
to the secretary of __ (Mr. STANTON), was adopted, and he __n converted
ten or twelve powerful __mers on the Mississippi into rams, with which he
rendered great assistance in the __ure of Memphis. In the battle there he
was struck by a musket ball on the knee __ the effects of which he died.
General William EATON, who died January 15, 1811, went
to Yunis as United States consul in 1799, and by his boldness __tact
secured for his country freedom from the attacks of Barbary pirates. For
his services he was given 1,000 acres of land by the state of
Massachusetts. The king of Denmark sent him a gold box in acknowledgment
of his services to commerce and his success in effecting the release of
Danish captives.
The battle of Rodriguez canal, preliminary to
Jackson's brilliant victory of January 8th, was fought on New Year's day,
1815. It was on January 1, 1819, that George Foster SHEPLEY was born at
Saco, Me. From 1862 to 1864 he was military governor of Louisiana and in
1865 was military governor of Richmond. In 1871
President GRANT
appointed him judge of the first United States circuit.
One of the first results of the struggle for the
preservation of the Union was the suspension of specie payments on January
1, 1862. It was not until January 1, 1879, just seventeen years later,
that specie payments were resumed in pursuance of the act of 1875, by
which this day was fixed as the date of resumption.
Horatio ALLEN, the first locomotive engineer in the
United States, died at Montrose, N. Y., on January 1, 1890, at the age of
88 years.
In such a multiplicity of ways is New Year's day
associated with our moral, social, commercial, financial, political,
military, religious, industrial and literary progress.
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OUR NEW MAYOR
It is Mayor WARNER this morning, and the Democrat and Chronicle
cheerfully welcomes the opportunity to wish him a Happy New Year and
inexhaustible patience in listening to good advice.
A Democratic mayor is something of a rarity in
Rochester, but Judge WARNER's personal character seems to be beyond the
reproach of even his political affiliations, and in this instance he
must feel sensibly strengthened by the direct or implied obligations to
the Good Government Club, which assisted in his election.
Under ordinary circumstances we should expect a man
of Mayor WARNER's reputation and attainments to give the city an
excellent administration, but representing as he does not only the
Democracy of the town, but a body of men who are pledged to inaugurate
various municipal reforms, public expectation will be satisfied with
nothing less than uncommon achievements.
Now that the campaign is over, our Democratic
friends are constrained to admit that Rochester is a pretty good town to
live in, and that its affairs have been wisely managed by the
Republicans, but room for improvement is never fully occupied, and we
have no doubt that our new mayor will quickly discover changes which a
sense of duty will impel him to make without delay. Indeed, he has
already announced that public interests demands the immediate
substitution of a Democratic for a Republican excise commissioner.
But these and graver matters will await
discussion. To-day is the time for cordial greeting, and in all
sincerity the Democrat and Chronicle wishes Mayor WARNER a Happy New
Year and a successful administration of the affairs of one of the most
beautiful cities that the sun delights to shine upon.
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HE TOOK CARBOLIC ACID
But There Was No Evidence to Show That James Burke Committed Suicide
An inquest was held at the morgue by Coroner KLEINDIENST
yesterday afternoon to inquire into the causes that led to the death of
James BURKE, who was found dead in bed at No. 69 Stone street late
Monday night. BURKE came home at 10 o'clock on that night, and his
brother, Patrick BURKE, supposed that he had retired. Shortly afterwards
the brother's attention was attracted by the sound of cries from the
bedroom, and on running in, he found James lying on the bed apparently
in great pain. A doctor was called, but before he had arrived the man
was dead.
Coroner KLEINDIENST investigated the case
yesterday, and made an effort to find some reason for the act. None
could be found, however. An effort was also made to find where the
carbolic acid that was in the room had been procured. The coroner's
efforts in this direction were not successful, as the bottle in which
the poison had been brought to the room had disappeared.
Just before going to his room on Monday night, BURKE
visited the kitchen and remained there for about five minutes. Mrs.
DAVIS, the boarding house keeper, had a bottle of carbolic acid in the
kitchen, and it is possible that BURKE took some of this, believing that
it was medicine. Scarcely any of the acid remained in the latter bottle
when it was taken in charge by Coroner KLEINDIENST. As none of the
evidence showed that there was an intent to commit suicide, the jury
brought in a verdict to the effect that BURKE came to his death from a
dose of carbolic acid.
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MUSIC AT POWERS GALLERY
Professor LABONDE's orchestra played last evening at the invitation of
Mr. POWERS in the hall of the art gallery, and though the evening was a
disagreeable one and one on which few persons would naturally venture
out, still there was a large number at the art gallery and a majority of
those who were there passed their time in the hall listening to the
selections by the orchestra.
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DIED
HOVEY - In this city, at his late residence, 283 Meigs street, Myron
HOVEY, formerly of Honeoye Falls.
-Funeral to be held at the home, Thursday afternoon at half past one,
January 2.
TRAUCOTT - In this city, at her late residence, 26 Woodbury street,
Elizabeth, wife of Jacob TRAUCOTT, aged 68 years.
-Funeral Thursday, January 2, 1:30 from the house and 2:00 from the Zion
Lutheran church on Grove street.
CAMPBELL - The funeral of Harold G. CAMPBELL will take place this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, 39 Franklin street.
Funeral strictly private. Death from diphtheria.
SMITH - In this city, Monday, Dec. 30, 1895, at the family residence, 17
Frankfort street, Raymond Miller SMITH, infant son of Robert and Mary
SMITH.
-Funeral Thursday at 2 P. M.
CAREY - Edmund CAREY died at his home at Fox Ridge, Tuesday morning,
December 31, 1895.
-Funeral from St. Mary's Church, this city, at 10 A. M. Thursday.
WAHLER - At Depew, N. Y.; December 30, 1895, Charles WAHLER, aged 44
years.
-Funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 1896, at 2 P.
M. front Turn hall, North Clinton st.
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MORTUARY MENTION
--Myron HOVEY died Monday night, aged 56 years, at his late residence,
No. 283 Meigs street.
--Myron HOVEY, formerly of Honeoye Falls, died yesterday at his late
residence, No. 285 Meigs street.
--The infant son of Robert and Mary SMITH died yesterday at the family
residence, No. 17 Frank street.
--Annie M. LAMBERT died yesterday at the family residence, No. 331 West
Maple street, aged 67 years. A husband and five children survive.
--Charles WAHLER died at Depew, N. Y. December 30th, aged 44 years. The
funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Turn hall,
North Clinton street.
--Elizabeth, wife of Jacob TRAUGOTT, died yesterday at the family
residence, No. 20 Woodbury street, aged 68 years. The funeral will be
held to-morrow at 1:30 o'clock from the house and at 2 o'clock from the
Zion Lutheran Church on Grove street.
--Oscar W. PARKER died Monday, at the home of his father, in Brockport,
aged 41 years. Deceased resided in this city for a number of years and
was well known among the printing craft as a compositor. A wife, one son
and one daughter survive.
--The funeral of John H. HULS was attended yesterday at 9 A. M. from
Holy Redeemer Church, Rev. Father OBERHOLZER officiating. A delegation
from Branch No. 58, C. M. B. A., of which deceased was a member,
attended. The bearers were: A. SCHNEIDER, John SCHICKER, Louis NIENTIMP,
M. ROTH, Phillip MATTLE, Mr. LANSING.
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A BABY'S LIFE SAVED
Addison, N. Y., April 8, 1894 - Hand Medicine Company: "I feel it
my duty to write to you in regard to my little daughter's sickness from
teething and indigestion. She is seven months old. Two of the best
physicians gave her up. One bottle of Dr. Hand's Teething Lotion
relieved her so much that we tried Dr. Hand's Colic Cure also, and at
once saw a change for the better. These remedies saved my baby's life.
Mrs. Wellington BROWN." Dr. Hand's Colic Cure and Dr. Hand's
Teething Lotion sold by all druggists, 25 cents.
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OFFICER BAUER AND HIS GUN
He Shot a Horse on Exchange Street Yesterday Afternoon
A horse was shot by Officer BAUER yesterday afternoon on Exchange
street near the Four Corners. The animal, which was owned by Z. WE(I or
L)DRICH of Lyell avenue, was standing on East Main street in front of
Ramsdell's cigar store, when it fell to the pavement and was unable to
rise. It lay in this position for fully 20 minutes before anybody
could be found to take charge of the case. Finally some men appeared
who seemed to know what was the humane method under such circumstances
and the horse was assisted to its feet and being braced up on both
sides, was assisted around the corner upon Exchange street.
Here the animal fell again, and was
totally unable to rise. It was plain that the horse had been injured
in the first fall, and those who were about asked that the animal
should be shot. Humane Agent WEITZEL was on the spot, but he refused
to do anything until he had secured the opinion of a veterinary and
the consent of the owner to put an end to the animal's misery. While
he was gone, several people approached Officer BAUER and asked him to
shoot the horse and put an end to its misery. The horse appeared to be
suffering great pain, and on its neck was a gall spot as large as the
palm of a man's hand.
Officer BAUER shot the horse.
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THE PRESS CYCLE CLUB
It Gave an Enjoyable Ball at Arcanum Hall Last Night
Arcanum hall was a blaze of light last night. Long festoons of holiday
wreaths hung from the walls, palms and sweet music rivaled fair faces
in their charms. The occasion was the first annual New Year's ball of
the Press Cycle Club. The club, which has been organized but about
three months, gave a reception on Thanksgiving Eve which was a success
financially and socially. Last night the Ter_sichorean wheelmen outdid
themselves, and the prosperity of the club is assured. Several dances
will be given during the winter, and all bid fair to be as enjoyable
as last night's affair.
Dancing commenced at 9 o'clock, and was
continued until long after the dawn of the New Year. Burley's
orchestra furnished the music for the hundred and fifty couples which
crowded the floor. Adjacent rooms were thrown open where tired dancers
might rest. The committees in charge of the affair are given below:
Arrangement committee -- Messrs. William F.
HELD, C. H. BURGER, G. H. BURGER, J. D. PARKE, E. J. WALSH and W. M.
BRAUTIGAM.
Reception committee -- W. H. JONES, R. F. VAN
NESS, Charles MESSNER, G. A. DONIE, E. C. CANSDALE, A. R. IDE, Harry
CANSDALE and Frank NELSON.
Floor committee -- John BENTON, Louis CULVER,
Charles WAHL, W. HANNA, Arthur STULL and Daniel McGARR.
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TO WELCOME THE NEW MAYOR
The Members of The Police Department to be Formally Introduced To-Day
At 2 o'clock this afternoon the members of the police force will
assemble at police headquarters in dress uniforms for the purpose of
greeting the new mayor, George E. WARNER, and bidding farewell to
Merton E. LEWIS, the outgoing mayor. Police Commissioners CASEY and
HOEKSTRA will be present, and each will speak a few words. Chief of
Police CLEARY will deliver a short address, while brief addresses will
be made by the retiring and the incoming mayor. Chief CLEARY issued
the following order last night:
Headquarters Police
Department,
Rochester, N. Y. December
31, 1895.
General Order No. 7
The police department is hereby ordered to
assemble at police headquarters at 2 o'clock sharp, New Year's Day,
with full-dress uniform (white gloves, rosewood clubs, and belts), for
the purpose of being formally introduced to Mayor George E. WARNER and
the board of police commissioners.
Captain John E. McDERMOTT will see that the
men are properly formed in the drill hall at 2:30 o'clock sharp.
By order
J. P. CLEARY
Chief of Police.
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A GENUINE BLIZZARD
Even Breezy Buffalo Realized That the Wind Was Blowing
Buffalo, Dec. 31 - Not since December, 1889, has Buffalo been
wind-whipped as she is to-day. The storm reached here between 1 and 2
o'clock this morning and the wind reached a velocity of sixty to
seventy miles and hour.
The height of the storm was reached
about 6 o'clock, when the wind was blowing seventy-two miles. Houses
rocked, street signs were blown away and telegraph and telephone wires
torn down. The snow was light and street car traffic was not
disturbed.
The waters of buffalo creek overflowed the
lowlands of South Buffalo. A floating elevator at the foot of Ferry
street broke away from its moorings and floating down the river
collided with a yacht, sinking the latter.
A horse bridge was blown from the deck of the
canal boat Neptune, striking John HANDLER, who was passing on the tow
path. HANDLER suffered a broken leg, and was otherwise severely
injured. At noon the storm showed no signs of abating.
Niagara Falls, N. Y., Dec. 31 -
The blizzard has done much damage here. At 8 o'clock this morning the
river below the falls was over thirty feet higher than normal, and the
houses on the docks were submerged. The dock on the Canadian side was
swept from its foundation and thrown high upon the bank. The abutments
for the new steel bridge suffered to the extent of over $500. Many of
the fishermen's huts along the river were washed away. Work on all
lower river improvements had to be abandoned. At noon the water
appeared to be subsiding.
Attica, Dec. 31 - A tremendous wind
accompanied by light flurries of snow, began in Attica last evening
and continued all night. At daybreak the storm increased and is at
present the worst of the season, having assumed the proportions of a
veritable blizzard. The wind is blowing from the northwest, bringing a
fine snow which is falling thick and fast. The force of the wind is so
great that it is with difficulty that pedestrians keep their footing.
The thermometer ranges from ten to twenty degrees above zero.
Le Roy, Dec. 31 - The worse storm of the
season, accompanied by a high wind and considerable snow, prevailed in
Le Roy to-day, and caused considerable damage. The wind started during
the night and increased in force. A number of trees were blown over
and a number of buildings considerably damaged. Two derricks belonging
to the salt company on the outskirts of the village were blown down,
one of them falling across the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
track.
Churchville, Dec. 31 - One of the worst
storms ever experienced in Churchville visited the town to-day, and
will serve to make the closing days of 1895 memorable. Early in the
morning the wind began to blow quite hard, and soon became a regular
gale, accompanied for a time by a heavy downfall of rain. As the
mercury began to fall, the rain ceased, but the velocity of the wind
was only increased by the cold wave, and considerable damage was done.
Small buildings were overturned, and many windows in dwelling houses
were broken.
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FATALITIES IN DUNKIRK
One Man Killed by an Electric Wire and Another Frozen to Death
Dunkirk, N. Y., Dec. 31 - The heaviest snow storm was experienced here
this morning in many years. The Dunkirk & Fredonia electric
railway is tied up, and the Dunkirk, Alleghany Valley & Pittsburg
railroad is moving trains with great difficulty.
Thomas MALTBY, a lineman in the employ
of the Dunkirk & Fredonia electric railway, attempted to adjust
what he supposed to be a "dead" wire, but which proved to be
a "live" one. He was fatally shocked.
E. J. WILSON, of Hamlet, was caught in the
storm and was found in the snow nearly frozen to death. William
THURBER went out to gather his sheep that were roaming in the pasture
and he was frozen so badly that his life is despaired of.
Isaac DANIELS, a Hebrew pack peddler, was
caught in the storm between Bockton and Bear lake and was found frozen
to death by the roadside.
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TWO OF A KIND
The Wives of a Springfield Suicide Met at His Coffin.
Springfield, Ill., Dec. 31 - At the bier of Dr. William E. REYNOLDS,
bigamist and suicide, yesterday stood two beautiful women, both of
whom held marriage certificates and claimed to be lawfully wedded to
the dead man.
One, a handsome blonde, who came to this city
with REYNOLDS, and who was married to him in Milwaukee last September,
is a mere girl. The other to whom circumstances point as the legal
wife, as a woman of perhaps 30 and a handsome brunette. She arrived in
the city yesterday morning from Aurora, where she resides and occupies
a house owned by the deceased. The meeting of the two women was a
touching one and mutual explanations soon developed the fact that both
had been cruelly duped by REYNOLDS. The heart of the elder woman
warmed to the defenseless girl, who had left her home in Indiana to
become the wife of REYNOLDS and she immediately offered her a home and
shelter under her own roof. It has been learned that REYNOLDS had two
divorced wives living in New York. The Aurora wife discovered this
fact some time ago and also that his 14 year-old son lives at
Hillsdale, N. Y., and that other well-to-do relatives of the dead man
live in that state.
The body of the suicide has been placed
in a vault to await the orders of those relatives, and if not claimed
by to-morrow, it will be taken to Chicago by the Aurora wife and
buried there.
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A BAD STATE OF AFFAIRS
Dunbar, Pa., Dec. 31 - The selling of wives by the Italians in this
section of the coke region has been revived by the sale of a girl
about 15 years of age to an Italian for $300. The father of the girl
had previously been offered $200. This suitor, however, was overbid,
and the father gave his daughter to the man who offered the most for
the prize. The ceremony was solemnized yesterday. Near the Anchor coke
works there is an Italian settlement where, it is said the grossest
immortality exists among this class of people. It is no uncommon thing
for parents to barter their children to anyone who will give them a
required sum.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & chronicle
Thurs Jan 2, 1896
WAS A GHASTLY SIGHT
Man Found With His Head
Crushed and Brains Knocked Out
And His Body Frozen
Oliver O'Neil of Pen Yan,
Formerly a Pennsylvania Lumberman,
Killed by the Cars -- Yates
Yesterday morning the
lifeless body of a man was found under a trestle of the Northern
Central railroad near OAKLEY's farm in Milo, about two miles south
of Penn Yan. Coroner THOMPKINS was notified, and the remains were
taken to the undertaking rooms of C. H. Knapp in Penn Yan. The man
was evidently struck by the north-bound passenger train Tuesday
evening, as that train had considerable blood on its engine as was
afterward discovered. One side of the unfortunate man's face and
head was horribly smashed, so that his brains fell from the cavity.
It appears as though he was lying on the track when struck instead
of walking along. The trestle from where he fell to the roadway
beneath is a distance of several feet, the roadway being used merely
for farm purposes. Upon investigation it was learned that the
unfortunate man's name is Oliver O'NEIL, and that he has been
working this summer on the farm of Charles BULPIN, in the town of
Milo. Others say that later he has been working for Mr. TOWNSEND,
who lives beyond Milo Center, which may prove true, as he evidently
intended to go to Milo station on the Northern Central road, as he
was given eight cents for this purpose by a Penn Yan
individual, which was found on his persons done up in some paper. As
near as can be learned O'NEIL was in Penn Yan Tuesday and imbibed
rather freely, and after receiving the eight cents either forgot to
buy his ticket or was too drunk to know what he was doing, and
probably started on the tracks to walk home. It is said that he took
supper at Rant VAN SCOY's, who resides in the neighborhood where he
was found, and afterward started for Milo on the tracks, and was
struck by the 7:30 passenger train. The deceased was about 40 years
of age, of medium height, and weighed probably 140 or 150 pounds. He
was well-known by Owen HOBAN, of Penn Yan, who says that he first
met him at Tiadaghton, Pa., three or four years ago, when he was
engaged in the lumbering business there. O'NEIL then was employed on
an adjoining lumbering tract. Afterwards O'NEIL worked in Elmira,
and came to this county in the early summer. One day when he first
came here he called on Mr. HOBAN, and he gave him his dinner. He
says that the unfortunate man was of a happy disposition, but
occasionally might imbibe too freely. The body was badly frozen when
found, and the unfortunate man was thinly and poorly clad. An
inquest will probably be held Thursday by the coroner.
--The law and Order League
of the town of Starkey will meet for the transaction of important
business on Saturday, January 4th.
--Before the police justice
in Penn Yan Tuesday, Charles RANDEL, who was arrested for keeping a
disorderly house, was discharged, as was Cora MILLER, charged
as an inmate.
--Peter G. PUTMAN died at
Pine Valley on Saturday last, aged 83 years. He was the father of
Mrs. (unreadable) and Mrs. Robert BURDGE, of Dundee. The remains
were brought to Himrods Tuesday for burial.
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--In Scottsville, on
Tuesday night, Sears GALUSHA, one of the pioneers of Scottsville,
died. Mr. GALUSHA was born in Durham, Green county, N. Y., on July
9, 1807. He moved to Monroe county in 1831 and located in
Scottsville where he spent the whole of a busy life. On January 30,
1843, he married Miss Caroline FRANCIS, of Rochester, who with three
sons, survive him, William E. GALUSHA of Angelia, Edgar R. and Elon
L., both of Scottsville.
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ONTARIO
Contest Over a Will
Destroyed by the Party Who Made it -- Notes
--The Naples band gave
their first annual reception and ball last evening.
--Cards are out announcing
the marriage on Wednesday, January 8th, at the home of S. H. LYON,
Naples, of his second daughter, Jennie A., to Dana A. HATCH, of
Naples.
--The marriage of Miss Maud
DeFREEST, of Naples, to Fred M. CARNES, of Cohocton, took place at
the home of the bride Monday afternoon. Rev. E. G. PIPER was the
officiating clergyman.
--The death of Mrs. Rachel
WINDSLOW took place Tuesday morning at the late residence of
deceased in Port Gibson, three miles west of Newark. Deceased was 57
years old and is survived by a husband.
--Engine No. 222, of the
Lehigh road, was considerably damaged by falling into the pit while
being turned on the turntable at Naples Monday afternoon. The 5:22
train was delayed two hours by the accident.
--The remains of John S.
LOCKWOOD, who was drowned in New York on Saturday evening last,
arrived in Shortsville yesterday morning. Brief services conducted
by Rev. Dr. RANKINE, of the Episcopal Church of Geneva, were held at
the residence of W. J. FULTON at 3 o'clock. Burial was in the family
lot in the Shortsville cemetery.
--The burning of the PRATT
barn and the attempt at robbery, is still a much discussed subject
at Gorham and vicinity. Since the true nature of the fire became
known an effort has been made to locate the culprits. Persons living
along the road between the PRATT place and Canandaigua remember
seeing two well-known toughs going up the lake road on Sunday before
the fire.
--New Year's Day was full
of pleasant diversions for Canandaiguans. The Rod and Gun Club
members held a shooting contest in the afternoon. At the same
time the Red Jacket Club was entertaining its members and friends.
St. Mary's Orphan's fair was in progress at Bemis hall during the
afternoon and evening. The cycling club gave a masquerade ball in
Armory hall in the evening, which was largely attended.
--Another hearing in the
WALDON will contest case has been had before Surrogate D. G. LAPHAM
and the matter again adjourned until January 9th. Mr. WALDON died in
Bristol about a year ago, leaving an estate of almost $10,000. He
destroyed his will just before his death and his heirs applied for
letters of administration. R. M. LEE, the executor named in the
destroyed will, contested this on the ground that when WALDON
destroyed the same he was not of sound mind, and therefore
incompetent to do it legally. J. A. HOBSON and N. M. CLEMENT
represent Mr. LEE's interests and Hon. Edwin HICKS and E. M. MORAN
are conducting the contest.
W. T. O'CONNOR &
Company, of Syracuse, who started to build the Canandaigua water
works system, and from whom the contract for finishing the system
was taken when nearly completed bec__ of numerous violations of the
contract, have served a summons upon Village President D. m. HULEN,
informing him of an action which they have instituted against the
village for the recovery of the balance due them on the contract
price, amounting to $10,1__.00. The water commissioners refused
to pay $8,____ of this amount, which it was (rest of article
unreadable)
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NIAGARA FALLS
WAS A CURIOUS ACCIDENT
A Block of Wood Caused a
Wreck at Niagara Falls
Engine Overturned
Several Cars Derailed, All
Tracks Blocked and Traffic Delayed Many Hours --
Escape of Engineer and
Fireman
A railway accident of a
somewhat remarkable nature occurred at Niagara Falls about 12:30
o'clock yesterday afternoon. At that hour Lehigh Valley engine No.
295, drawing a freight train, was running along at a six-mile rate
near Second street. While passing from Second to Niagara the engine
encountered a wooden block on the track and shoved it along until a
switch was reached. The block caught and spread the track so much
that the engine and four or five cars were derailed. The damage did
not end with this, however, for, although the engine was apparently
under full control, the loaded train following pushed on, with the
result that the engine ran along until it reached Niagara street,
when it toppled over on its side, turning at right angles with its
course while upright and fell across the tracks, blocking them all
for a time. When the engine no longer retarded the train the cars
continued on and one of them loaded with coal plunged into the
southwest corner of the New York Central freight house, which
stands close beside the track at that point, and broke into it for a
distance of five feet. The engineer of the train was Hillary JONES
and his fireman's name is Charles VAN CAMPON. When they saw that the
engine was going over both men jumped. JONES was bruised about the
legs and hands. The wrecking crew was quickly on hand, and by 4:20
o'clock they had the "Jenny" track, a siding, clear so
that trains could use it to pass around the wreck. It was not until
some hours later that all the tracks were clear and order fully
restored. The mystery attached to the affair is where the block came
from. It was a piece of wood about three and one-half feet long.
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DEATH OF EDWARD CAREY
An Old Citizen of Rochester
Has Passed Away
The body of Edward CAREY,
who died Tuesday morning inst. at Fox Ridge, will reach this city
this morning at 9:35 o'clock, and the funeral will follow
immediately at St. Mary's Church. He left a widow and six children,
the latter, Mrs. M. M. HAYES, of Fox Ridge; Edward CAREY, of Auburn;
John, Catharine, Mary and Agnes, of Fox Ridge. He also left an aged
mother, two sisters, Mrs. Cornelius McCARTHY, of Rochester, and Mrs.
George SLATER, of California, and a brother, John of this city.
Mr. CAREY lived in Rochester up to about eight years ago, and then
removed to Fox Ridge, where he has since resided. Mr. CAREY was 53
years of age at the time of his death.
ANNA M. SMITH
Anna M., wife of
Ernest L. SMITH, died at the family residence, No. 68 Gorham street,
on Tuesday evening, December 31st. Mrs. SMITH had been a resident of
this city for forty-five years. She is survived by her husband four
children, Charles H. SMITH, W. H. SMITH and Louise M. SMITH, of this
city, and Mrs. Charles H. STAFFORD, of Fairport. Mrs. SMITH also
leaves three sisters, Mrs. Henry KOHLMETZ and Mrs. J. J. WALTERS, of
this city, and Mrs. Henry BOWERS, of Avon.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--Maggie, wife of R. N.
LINCOLN, died last evening, at the family residence, No. 421
Exchange street, aged 32 years. She leaves a husband and four
children.
--The funeral of U. J.
REYNOLDS will take place from the residence of his sister, No. 417
North Clinton street, at 9 o'clock. The interment will be made in
Webster.
--Katie McGUIRE died
yesterday morning at her home, No. 86 Frank street, aged 30 years.
The funeral will take place on Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the
Cathedral.
--Carrie McDOWELL, wife of
Thomas McDOWELL, died yesterday afternoon at the age of 29 years.
The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon from the family
residence in Gates. Interment in Mt. Hope.
--Stephen O'DONNELL,
formerly of this city, died suddenly at New York yesterday. He
leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Maurice F. DANIHY, of No. 11
Leopold street. Relatives from this city will attend the funeral at
New York on Saturday.
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MARRIED
HUNT -- SHAKESHAFT - At the
residence of the bride's parents, No. 71 West Hawley street,
December 25, 1895, by Rev. J. Ross LYNCH, Jesse B. HUNT and
Miss Lottie S. SHAKESHAFT, all of Rochester.
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DIED
SMITH - In this city at the
family residence, 68 Gorham street, Tuesday evening, December 31st,
Mrs. Anna M. SMITH.
-Funeral from the residence
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited.
REYNOLDS - The funeral of
V. Jerome REYNOLDS will be held at the residence of his sister, 417
North Clinton street, to-morrow morning, at 9 o'clock. Interment at
Webster.
MAGUIRE - In this city,
January 1, 1896, at 86 Frank street, Katie MAGUIRE, aged 30 years.
-Funeral at 9 o'clock
Friday from the Cathedral.
McDOWELL - Wednesday,
January 1, 1896, Carrie, wife of Thomas McDOWELL, aged 29 years 7
months and 5 days.
-Funeral from residence in
Gates, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial at Mt. Hope.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Fri Jan 3, 1896
MORTUARY MENTION
--Sears GALUSHA died
Tuesday night at his home in Scottsville, aged 89 years.
--Mary SCHICK died at the
home of her parents, No. 23 Pardee terrace, yesterday, aged 28
years.
--Elizabeth, wife of John
FAAS, died Wednesday, at her home in East Brighton, aged 60 years.
--Mrs. Louise MARTIN died
Wednesday, at her home, No. 506 North street, aged 52 years. She
is survived by five children.
--Rudolps, infant son of
Charles and Odelia DREWS, died Wednesday night at the family
residence, No. 112 Caroline street.
--Mary, infant daughter
of Jacob and Elizabeth SPEIKMAN, died yesterday morning at the
family residence, No. 1 Standinger alley.
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PERSONAL MENTION
--Miss Lucy CONNER, of
No. 516 South Clinton street, is visiting in Buffalo.
--Charles V. LYNCH and
wife, of Buffalo, are visiting at the home of Mr. LYNCH's mother,
No. 22 King street.
--The numerous friends of
the Rev. Henry ROLLINGS, now rector of St. Luke's, Brockport, were
delighted to see himself, wife and child in town this week
looking well and happy.
--Miss Zaneta PLUMB,
organist of the Monroe Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, left the
city yesterday for Boston, where she will spend the rest of the
winter in special organ and other musical studies. Henry BOLTON,
the former organist of the church, will supply for Miss PLUMB
during her absence.
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FATAL SKATING ACCIDENT
Worcester, Mass., Jan. 2
- Edward M. STANTON, aged 15, and Alfred P. SHEPARD, aged 12, were
drowned while skating this afternoon. The SHEPARD boy broke
through the ice and STANTON went to his assistance and was dragged
down by SHEPARD.
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RUNAWAY BOYS FOUND
New York, Jan. 2 - John
SWEET, 14 years old, and James DAVIS, aged 13, of Troy, N. Y.,
were found to-night at the Forty-second street ferry. They had run
away from home. The boys were handed over to the Garry Society.
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DIED
McDOWELL - Wednesday,
January 1, 1896, Carrie, wife of Thomas McDOWELL, aged 29 years
7 months and 5 days.
-Funeral from residence
in Gates, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial at Mt. Hope.
CARPENTER - At West
Brighton, N. Y., Thursday Jan. 2, 1896, at his late residence,
John H. CARPENTER, aged 79 years.
-Funeral Saturday
afternoon from the house at 1:30 P. M. Funeral and burial
strictly private.
SCHICK - In this city,
January 2, 1896, Miss Mary SCHICK, at the home of her parents,
No. 23 Pardee terrace, aged 28 years.
-Funeral Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Private.
GALUSHA - At his late
residence, in Scottsville, Tuesday, December 31, 1895, Mr. Sears
GALUSHA, in his 89th year.
-Funeral from his late
residence, Friday, January 3d, at 1 o'clock, P. M.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Jan 4, 1896
MORTUARY MENTION
--Mary STEINMACHER died yesterday, aged 80 years, at St.
Mary's Hospital.
--John H. CARPENTER died Thursday at his late home in
Brighton, aged 79 years.
--Edward LANCTOT died yesterday, aged 43 years, at his late
residence, No. 9 First avenue.
--Josephine, wife of Theodore STEINWACHS, died yesterday at
the family residence, No. 18 Immel place, aged 29 years.
--Francisca, daughter of Michael and Maria HOCHBRUKNER, died
Thursday, aged 13 years, at the family residence, No. 213
Flint street.
--Mary, wife of the late Lawrence WEAVER, died the 2nd of
January at Auburn, N. Y. She leaves two daughters and one son,
Mary, Katie and Lawrence WEAVER.
--John HALLORAN, an old resident of Rochester, died last
evening at No. 220 Kent street. He had been in the employ, for
many years, of the New York Central Railway Company.
--Remhard W. MEYERING died yesterday at his residence, No. 9
McDonald avenue, aged 35 years, 11 months. He is survived by
four children, his parents, John and Catherine; five brothers,
Bernard, Henry, Herman, Aloyius, Frank; two sisters, Mrs.
Joseph H. FREB, of Dubuque, Iowa, and Elizabeth, of this city.
--The funeral of Mrs. Carrie McDOWELL, who died Wednesday at
her home in South Greece, took place yesterday afternoon from
the family residence, Rev. Dr. SANKEY officiated and a
quartette from the United Presbyterian Church sang. The casket
was adorned with floral decorations of many kinds. The
deceased was the wife of Thomas McDOWELL, and was one of the
most influential members of the United Presbyterian Church.
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DIED
MEYERING - At his late residence, 9 McDonald ave., Remard W.
MEYERING.
-Funeral from the house at 8:30 A. M., from St. Michael's
Church, at 9 A. M. Interment at Holy Sepulchre.
STEINMACHER - At St. Mary's Hospital, Friday, Jan. 3, 1896,
Mary STEINMACHER, aged 80 years.
-Funeral from 44 George street, Monday morning at 8:30 and at
9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
LANCTOT - In this city, Friday, January 3, 1896, at his home,
No. 9 First avenue, Edward LANCTOT, aged 43 years.
-Funeral from the Spencer-Ripley Methodist Episcopal Church on
Goodman street Sunday at 2 P. M.
Rochester, Monroe,
NY
Democrat &
Chronicle
Sun Jan 5, 1896
DIED
SHATZ - Florence,
youngest daughter of Rosa and the late Joseph SHATZ, aged 16
years.
-Funeral Monday,
January 6, 1896, at 2 P. M. from the family residence, 99
South Union street.
GRIFFEN - At her
late residence in the town of Riga, Mrs. J. R. GRIFFEN, aged
77 years.
DOUD - In this
city, Jan. 4, 1896, at the residence of her daughter Mrs. J.
H. DEFENDORF, No. 5 Evergreen Park, Mrs. Nancy L. DOUD, aged
72 years.
-Notice of funeral
hereafter. New York and Brooklyn papers please copy.
GURNEY - In
Milwaukee, Wis., on Jan. 3, 1896, Thomas C. GURNEY, formerly
of this city.
-Funeral from Mt.
Hope chapel to-day (Sunday) at 3 o'clock P. M.
BAKER - In Buffalo,
N. Y., January 4, 1896 Charles S., son of Frances N. and the
late George BAKER, formerly of this city.
-Burial at Mt. Hope
Tuesday, at 11 o'clock.
LEVIS - In this
city, January 4, 1896, at the city hospital, John C. LEVIS,
aged 83 years.
-Funeral from
Epiphany Church Monday at 1 P. M.
Rochester,
Monroe, NY
Democrat &
Chronicle
Mon Jan 6, 1896
MARRIED
HILIMIRE -- HAM -
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1895, by the Rev. Dr. M. R. WEBSTER, Anson
HILIMIRE of Palmyra, N. Y., and Mrs. Mary M. HAM of
Rochester, N. Y.
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DIED
SHATZ - Florence,
youngest daughter of Rosa and the late Joseph SHATZ, aged 16
years.
-Funeral Monday,
January 6, 1896, at 2 P. M. from the family residence, 99
South Union street.
BAKER - In
Buffalo, N. Y., January 4, 1896 Charles S., son of Frances
N. and the late George BAKER, formerly of this city.
-Burial at Mt.
Hope Tuesday, at 11 o'clock.
GODDARD - In this
city, Jan. 5, 1896, at the family residence 265 Meigs
street, Edith, infant daughter of Dr. Frederick and
Catherine GODDARD, aged one year and five months.
-Notice of
funeral hereafter.
DOUD - In this
city, Jan. 4, 1896, at the residence of her daughter Mrs.
J. H. DEFENDORF, No. 2 Evergreen Park, Mrs. Nancy L.
DOUD, aged 72 years.
-The
funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, from the residence, No. 2 Evergreen Park.
Burial private.
KITTS - In this
city, Sunday morning, 5th inst., at 590 West Ave.,
Adelene I. daughter of Giles F. KITTS, aged 14 years and
2 months.
-Funeral
private.
EVANS - In this
city, at the City Hospital, Sunday, January 5, 1896,
Mrs. Emma EVANS, aged 58 years.
-Funeral will
take place from her son's home, 306 Central avenue,
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
BEACH - In this
city, January 5, 1896, at the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. George L. SWAN, 177 Court street, Daniel B. BEACH,
aged 73 years.
-Funeral from
the St. Andrew's Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock.
Rochester,
Monroe, NY
Democrat &
Chronicle
Tue Jan 7,
1896
MORTUARY
MENTION
--Stanislaus,
infant son of Peter and Mary KOSCI_HY, died last night
at the family residence, No. 22 Sobleski avenue.
--Josephine,
wife of the late John HANY, died yesterday morning at
the residence of her son, Lembert, 285 St. Joseph
street, aged 75 years.
--Joseph F.
EISENHAUR, died Monday at the house of his parents,
Stephen and Catherine EISENHAUR, No. 398(?) St. Joseph
street, aged 28 years.
--Mrs. Eliza E.
SNYDER, wife of John SNYDER, No. 32 Brooks street, died
this morning, aged 62 years. She leaves one daughter,
wife of Joseph KNIGHT.
--John GORDON
died yesterday at his residence, No. 8 Johnson park. The
funeral will take place on Wednesday morning from the
house, and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
--Conrad
WAGNER, who for the past twelve years conducted a drug
store at the corner of Clinton and Lowell streets, died
at his home, No. 75 Martin street, yesterday morning. He
leaves his wife and one daughter.
--Daniel
CULLINANE(?) died Sunday at his home, No. 15 Ward park,
aged 63 years. One son, Timothy, and five daughters,
Mrs. J. A. NORTON, Mrs. F. DRAKE, Mrs. L. KAST, Nora and
Johanna CULLINANE(?), all of this city, survive him.
--Francis H.
HOWARD died at his residence in Parma Saturday evening
January 4th, aged 58 years. Besides a widow in Parma, he
leaves a father and three sisters, who reside in Albion,
Michigan, and one daughter, Mrs. A. I. DIMOCK, of this
city. The remains were taken to Albion for interment.
--William SIKE,
a resident of this city for the past fifty years, died
Sunday evening at the family residence, No. 15 Richmond
park, aged 76 years. He leaves besides his wife, three
daughters, Mrs. C. A. BARBER, Misses Louise and Nellie
SIKE, all of this city, two sons having died within the
past year and a half.
--Miss
Elizabeth W. McELHENNY, who died on Monday in this city,
leaves a large circle of friends in Rochester. She was
the daughter of the late James McELHENNY and sister of
the late John McELHENNY. She leaves an aged mother, two
sisters, Miss Sarah McELHENNY of this city and Mrs.
Julius SCHUBERT, of Brooklyn, and one brother, James J.
McELHENNY of Buffalo.
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DIED
SIKE - In this
city, Sunday evening, January 5, 1896, at the family
residence, No. 15 Richmond park, after a brief illness,
William SIKE, aged 76 years, 5 months.
-Funeral will
take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the
house.
SMYTHE - At the
residence, 10 Buckingham street, Sunday evening, January
5, 1896, Katherine PORTER, daughter of F. J. and Marion
PORTER SMYTHE, aged 1 year and 3 months.
-Funeral this
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
BEACH - In this
city, January 5, 1896, at the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. George L. SWAN, 177 Court street, Daniel B. BEACH,
aged 73 years.
-Funeral from
the St. Andrew's Church this afternoon at 2:30
o'clock.
ELHINNY<sic>
- At the residence of her sister, Mrs. Julia SCHUBERT,
Brooklyn, N. Y., on Saturday, January 4, 1896,
Elizabeth W. McELHINNY.
-Funeral from
the residence of her sister, Mrs. J. W. McELHINNY, 80
Chestnut street, on Wednesday at 2:30 P. M.
GORDON - In
this city, January 5, 1896, at his late residence, 8
Johnson park, John GORDON.
-Funeral
Wednesday morning, 8:30, from the house, 9 o'clock
from St. Mary's Church.
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OBITUARY
Sedalia, Mo.,
Jan. 6 - Samuel IRWIN, superintendent of the Kansas
& Texas railway, was stricken with paralysis
yesterday, and died last night. The deceased was 52
years of age and a native of New York.
Cleveland, Jan.
6 - General M. D. LEGGETT died at his residence in this
city this evening of apoplexy, aged 7(1 or 4). He was
commissioner of patents under President GRANT.
Rochester,
Monroe, NY
Democrat
& Chronicle
Wed Jan 8,
1896
MORTUARY
MENTION
--Wilhelmina,
wife of Ernest H. LUCKE, died Monday night at the
family residence, No. 61 Seward street, aged 41 years.
--Mrs.
Caroline Frances GALUSHA died January 6th at her late
home in Scottsville, aged 72 years, 4 months, 8 days.
She was the widow of the late Seers GALUSHA.
--Stephen E.
RAUBER died last night at his home, No. 29 Evergreen
street, aged 38 years. He leaves surviving a wife, one
child, a mother, brother, F. J. RAUBER of this city,
and one sister, Mrs. J. E. McGREGOR of Staten Island,
N. Y. Mr. RAUBER was a member of Branch No. 87, C. M.
B. A.
--Mrs. C. A.
McLAUGHLIN, of Detroit, Mich., died Monday morning at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John KILEY, No.
147 Lake avenue in this city. The deceased had just
returned from an extended tour in Europe, and was in
her usual health until a few days previous to her
death. Besides Mrs. KILEY, two daughters and two sons
survive, Mr. W. A. MOORE, Mrs. Felix McWILLIAMS, Louis
and Frank McLAUGHLIN, all of Detroit.
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SALVATION
ARMY SERVICE
Special
services will be conducted by Adjutant ATKINSON and
wife, of Buffalo, at the Salvation Army hall, No. 12
Spring street, Wednesday evening, January 8th. All are
cordially invited.
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PERSONAL
MENTION
--Mrs.
FABER's friends will be pleased to learn that she has
recovered from a serious illness of four weeks'
duration.
--miss Agnes
STEWART, of Cato, N. Y. is the guest of her brother,
William K. STEWART, No. 312 Plymouth avenue, for a few
days.
--The many
friends of Mrs. Gertrude CALLINGS DAVIS will be
pleased to hear that she is slowly recovering from her
severe illness.
--Ex-Supervisor
Conrad EISENBERG and ex-School Commissioner Peter
PAUL, of the thirteenth ward, started last evening on
an extended trip through the far West. They will visit
most places of interest in Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Old
and New Mexico, Arizona and California, and will be
gone about three months.
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DIED
(cannot make
anything out of these two deaths)
LEWIS, George
W.
GALUSHA, Mrs.
Caroline Frances
Rochester,
Monroe, NY
Democrat
& Chronicle
Thurs Jan
9, 1896
ATTACKED BY A
BULL
A Riga Farmer
Seriously Injured by an Infuriated Animal
Several Ribs
Broken
The Injuries
to John Robertson of Riga Inflicted by an Animal That
Had
Never Before
Shown Any Viciousness -- Monroe County.
About 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon John ROBERTSON, a
prominent farmer in the town of Riga, residing about
one mile south of Churchville, was seriously injured
by a bull. The animal had never shown any signs of
viciousness and the attack was unexpected. Mr.
ROBERTSON was passing through his barnyard in which
the animal was running at liberty and which was
inclosed by a high board fence. He had nothing in his
hand to protect himself from the attack and the animal
charged him fiercely, knocking him down and continued
to strike him until he was almost unconscious. There
was no one within hearing of his voice and he was left
to struggle with the animal for a considerable time
before his son was attracted to his assistance. Dr.
VAN HORNE of Churchville was summoned immediately and
found the injured man suffering from six broken ribs
and hurt otherwise internally.
*
--Rev. Mr.
SHERILL, of West Bloomfield, will again occupy the
pulpit of the Henrietta Congregational Church next
Sunday as a candidate for the pastorate.
--Last Monday
evening the officers of the E. J. Tyler Post, No. 288,
G. A. R., at Pittsford, were installed by Past
Department Commander J. P. CLEARY, assisted by
Commander Henry REDMAN, of Rochester. After the
ceremony remarks were made by Comrades CLEARY, REDMAN,
Hon. George A. GOSS and others, after which all
present participated in a camp-fire.
--Yesterday
Miss Eliza WORKS celebrated her one hundred and second
birthday at the residence in Henrietta of her nephew,
George LINCOLN, for whom she has for many years acted
as housekeeper. Miss WORKS retains all her faculties
in a remarkable degree. Last summer she spent some
time with her niece, Mrs. Hiram EDGERTON, in
Rochester, where she received many attentions, not
only on account of her great age but of her remarkable
intelligence.
--The case of
the New York Central Company against George EMBLING
and Clarence KNAPP, of Churchville, was dismissed by
Justice FITCH, of Riga, on account of the failure
of Detective LA POINT, through a belated train, to
appear in court at the appointed hour, has again come
before the people of Churchville in a manner that has
attracted more attention than ever and has created considerable
speculation as to the outcome. When LA POINT arrived
at the office of the Cottage hotel Tuesday and found
that he was seven minutes late and that the defendants
had taken advantage of the time limit to secure their
discharge he was not in the happiest mood and declared
his intention of bringing the case directly before the
grand jury through the district attorney. While he was
outlining his intentions, the accused parties, with
the aid of their lawyer, were apparently outwitting
him, for they lost no time in leaving the court-room
and went directly to Justice of the Peace O. S.
BABCOCK, who resides about one mile east of
Churchville. There they plead guilty to the charge of
petty larceny and were fined five dollars or ten days'
imprisonment. They paid the fine.
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MORTUARY
MENTION
--Mrs.
Wilhemina LUCKE died at her residence, No. 61 Seward
street on Monday afternoon.
--George H.
BOEHM of Maple and Hague streets, died yesterday
morning at the Hahnemann Hospital, aged 37 years.
--Mary E.
BURKE died last night at her home, No. 50 Spencer
street. She leaves two sisters, Ellen and Julia of
this city, and a brother, Patrick, residing at Exeter,
New Hampshire.
--Laura
BURHANS, wife of James G. ARDREY, died at 7
o'clock yesterday morning at her home, No. 18 Chatham
street, aged 52 years. Mrs. ARDREY had been a
resident of this city for the past twenty-two years
and had a large circle of friends. She leaves, besides
her husband, three sons, Arthur, Robert and James R.
ARDREY and also three sons by a former marriage,
Eugene, Charles and Burt BURHANS. Notice of funeral
hereafter.
Rochester,
Monroe, NY
Democrat
& Chronicle
Fri Jan
10, 1896
WAS DEAD IN
A HAY MOW
Body of an
Unknown Man Found in a Pittsford Barn
Head Eaten
By Mice
Besides
Which the Rodents Had Made Nests in His Boots --
Thought to
Have Been a Tramp -- Monroe County News.
A terrible
case of depraved and wrenched humanity, who met
death in an unknown manner was revealed to the light
yesterday morning at Pittsford. Julian GEAR,
accompanied by Charles FISHER an employe, and
Charles PLANE went yesterday morning to a barn
situated on Mr. GEAR's farm, about one and one-half
miles west of Pittsford, to get a load of hay, and
Mr. FISHER climbed to the top of the hay mow and
began cutting the hay with a knife used for the
purpose, and it was only a short time until the
knife came in contact with a hard substance, so hard
that he thought best to investigate before he
continued the work. He called to the other persons,
and they soon found by removing two feet of hay the
dead body of a man, lying face downward. They turned
the body on one side, and it was unquestionably the
remains of a tramp. Overseer of the Poor Charles B.
EMMONS was notified, and accompanied by Undertaker
A. H. PARKER, removed the remains to Van Buskirk
& Eckler's undertaking rooms at Pittsford.
Coroner KLEINDIENST of Rochester was notified, and
arrived in the afternoon. The man was under the
medium size and probably weighed less than 100
pounds. He was scantily clothed, and wore dark
trousers, a short jacket and thin ragged shirt that
was tied about his neck with common twine. The coat
was also tied around the waist and under the arms.
Heavy and well-worn boots were worn outside his
trousers, and one had the appearance of the toes on
the right foot being missing, as the toe of that boot
was turned up at the toe and the other was straight.
He was sandy complexion and the coroner thought
about 50 years of age. Nothing was found on his
person by which he could be identified, the only
articles being a sample copy of a New York paper, a
handkerchief, and small piece of blue vitriol. The
condition of the body indicated that he had died at
least three weeks ago and either starvation or
illness had been the cause of death. It is supposed
that the body found is that of a man who has been
known to frequent the barn and neighboring woods
since last fall. The barn also showed evidences of
some person having been about as the building is
used only for storing hay and it had not been
disturbed by either the owner or employes only to
securely fasten the doors as they had been found
open. Hay was found on the floor and on
investigation a loose board was found on the west
side of the building which it is thought the man
used for going in and out. A sickening sight was
revealed when the knit cap that covered the head and
face was removed, as the mice had eaten all of the
flesh from the right side of the face and both eyes
were out. A mouse nest was found in the inside of
the leg of the boot. The coroner deemed an inquest
unnecessary and ordered burial at once as
decomposition had set in.
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--Dr. A. B. CARPENTER,
aged 86 years, died yesterday at his home in
North Greece.
--A report
from the excise commissioners of the town of Sweden
shows the receipts of the past year to be $770.
--Mrs.
Sarah BOURNE, aged 91 years, died Saturday at the
home of her brother, William THOMPSON, in Penfield.
--The week
of prayer is being observed in Penfield with union
services held in the Methodist Church the first of
the week and in the Baptist Church the latter part
of the week. Rev. E. B. CORNELL and wife the
evangelists who labored in Penfield last winter,
will begin a series of meetings Sunday evening.
--Miss Mary
Clarinda BARKER, daughter of W. H. BARKER, and Harry
C. KNICKERBOCKER, son of Monroe KNICKERBOCKER, of
Pittsford, were married on Wednesday evening at the
home of the bride's father about two and one-half
miles south of Pittsford village. About forty
relatives and friends were present.
--The first
public meeting of Monroe Legion Select Knights, No.
41 of Mendon Center, was held Wednesday evening,
Lamberton Legion, No. 10, of Rochester, was present
and executed a military drill. Peter SHERIDAN, Fred
A. GLEASON and H. W. HOMELIUS, of Batavia, made
addresses, after which a banquet was partaken of.
--The
Western Monroe Social Union of the Christian
Endeavor society will be held at Brockport the 17th
of this month, both afternoon and evening. The
Endeavor societies of the village are making
preparations to care for their guests while in town
and are also to have an interesting convention. Rev.
Dr. MILLARD of the First Presbyterian Church of
Rochester has been secured to deliver the afternoon
address and Rev. Dr. J. W. A. STEWART of the First
Baptist Church for the evening address.
--A horse
belonging to Henry MILLER of Brockport, which was
being driven by Harry HORN, ran away yesterday
morning, somewhere near the railroad station. HORN
ran over a bank of snow or some other obstruction,
which threw him and another occupant of the sleigh
out. The horse began to kick, one of his hoofs
landing in the pit of HORN's stomach, but not
seriously hurting him. Finally he kicked himself
loose from the cutter and ran down Park avenue and
up South street, where he was captured.
--The death
of Mrs. Charlotte E. WILSON occurred at the
home of her brother, Luther DEWEY, in Sweden,
Wednesday evening. The deceased was a resident of
the town of Sweden until the death of her husband,
when she removed to the home of her father, in
Bergen, going afterwards to Brockport and Sweden.
She was 62 years of age, and had suffered for some
time from tuberculosis of the lungs, which resulted
in her death. She is survived by her father, Jessie
DEWEY, of Bergen; a son, Charles NELSON, of Sweden;
two brothers, Luther DEWEY, and Henry DEWEY, of
Sweden; and two sisters, Mrs. George STRATTON, of
Sweden; and Mrs. George CRAM, of Rochester.
--S. W.
HOLMES, agent for the Boston History Company, was
arrested yesterday morning and brought before
Justice F. E. GOTT on charge of assault. The charge
was preferred by E. H. COLBY, an old and well-known
resident of Ogden. It appears from Mr. COLBY's
statement that when HOLMES, who is delivering a book
entitled "Landmarks of Monroe County,"
came to him with the book, he refused to accept it
on the ground that the book was not what it was
represented to be. HOLMES left the book and started
to leave, but Mr. COLBY took the book and laid it in
the sleigh. HOLMES then took the book and threw it
at COLBY, striking him on the head, and knocking him
down. Mr. HOLMES left $25 with the justice as
security for his appearance this morning, at which
time his side of the story will be told.
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LIVINGSTON
--A
disastrous fire at Dansville was undoubtedly averted
Wednesday night by the prompt action of various
parties. A fire was discovered about 9 o'clock in
the front portion of the store owned and used by the
Parmalee Medical Company of Dansville. The door was
soon broken in and the fire put out after smoking
things up considerably and burning a hole in the
floor. The fire was thought to have originated by
someone throwing a cigar in the waste basket. This
is the fifth time this building has been afire in a
few years. J. W. BURGESS, receiver for the company,
took charge of the business yesterday afternoon. The
business suffered a great deal in the crisis of
1893, and had never recovered from it. An inventory
will be taken as soon as possible, and it is thought
that nearly all the liabilities can be paid.
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GENESEE
An Action
for Absolute Divorce -- More Railway Assessment
Decisions.
--O. F.
WOODWARD, proprietor of Kemp's Balsam in
Le Roy, has invented an electric push button which
has just been patented.
--An action
for absolute divorce has been commenced by Mrs.
Louise LUPLOW, of Batavia, against her husband, John
LUPLOW, who was recently arrested in company with
Mrs. Elizabeth PROVOST at the Genesee hotel in
Batavia. Mrs. PROVOST is named as co-respondent in
the case. The couple have not been living together
of late. They have four children, the custody of
whom is asked by Mrs. LUPLOW in the complaint.
--A
decision in the 1893 assessment case of the B. R.
& P. railway against the assessors of the town
of Pavilion, has been rendered by Judge NASH, the
referee. The road's property in Pavilion was
assessed at $125,580 that year, and Judge NASH
recommends that it be reduced to $84,332. The road
claimed that it should not be more than $45,000, and
alleged that the assessment was illegal, but the
judge finds that it was not illegal. The Pavilion
decision is a gain over the Le Roy decision which
was rendered. In the Le Roy case the value of the
road's property was fixed at $15,000 a mile, and in
the Pavilion case it is made $16,000 a mile.
--A very
interesting meeting was that held at the council
chamber in the municipal building at Batavia on
Wednesday evening, all of the aldermen being present
but Mr. LEWIS. The main topic of discussion was the
old longstanding claim of Drs. TOZIER and WHITCOMB
against Engineer of the Water Works A. J. McBRIDE,
which has on several previous occasions greatly
annoyed the board. The board finally passed a
resolution that McBRIDE arrange with the lawyers to
settle the matter, and if not to show cause of the
next meeting for failing to comply. The board will
employ Corporation Counsel Myron H. PECK, Jr., to defend
Officers McCULLY and HONSCH in the damage suit for
false imprisonment brought by John LUPLOW, of
Stafford. A slight change was made in the franchise
of the Corfu gas men, extending the time of
supplying the required amount of gas, and an
appropriation of $250 was made to complete the
incandescent light plant, and another of $500 to
apply on the bill for the recently purchased dynamo.
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CATTARAUGUS
--L. H.
CARTER, one of the old and prominent citizens of
Randolph, died Wednesday of appendicitis at the
home in that village. Mr. CARTER was born in 1824 in
Onondaga county and soon afterwards removed to near,
Randolph, in which vicinity he has always lived. A
wife and four children survive him.
--A number
of the officials of the Erie road visited Salamanca
Tuesday and it is rumored that a ney<viz>
union station may result from the visit. That place
has for many years been asking for a better
depot and it is hoped that one will now be built. It
is reported that the main station will be built on
Atlantic street, near Main street, and that work on
it will be begun soon.
--The board of
trustees of Chamberlain Institute at Randolph have
decided to rebuild the portion of the school
recently burned. The new building will be of brick
and stone and will probably cost about $15,000.
Miss Helen CULVER of Chicago who recently have
$1,000,000 to the Chicago University, has donated
$3,000 towards rebuilding Chamberlain Institute. She
was formerly a student at the institution.
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DIED
CRAMER -
Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 6 A. M., at the family
residence, 4_9 Central avenue, Mrs. Amelia MANDER-CRAMER,
aged 33 years.
-Funeral
from the house at 9:30 Saturday morning.
ARDREY - In
this city, Jan. 8, 1896, Laura R., wife of James G.
ARDREY.
-Funeral
from the residence, _8 Chatham st., Friday evening,
at 8 o'clock. Burial private.
BOWER - In
this city, January 8, 1896, at her residence on
Prince st., Mary MORRIS, wife of John BOWER, aged 70
years.
-Funeral
from the house, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
HAGER - In
this city, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1896 at 9 o'clock at
her home on Ringle Park, Ella J. ROSE, wife of
William A. HAGER.
-Funeral private.
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