Early News

The Union & Advertiser
March 2, 1896

CHATFIELD Free

Jury Found a Verdict of Not Guilty
The Court Admonished the Defendant to More Circumspect in His Conduct Hereafter
There Were Nine Ballots Taken on the Several
Degrees of Murder and Manslaughter Before Acquittal

     Egbert H. CHATFIELD, who was held in jail from May 26th last to Saturday night is again a free man, the jury having acquitted him of crime, and accepting his plea of self-defense in shooting Dominick KEARNS, as announced in the extra edition of The Union issued Saturday night. He is now living with his parents on Genesee street and a number of people visited the house and offered congratulations yesterday.

The jury brought in a verdict at 9:35 o'clock on Saturday night after having been in deliberation less that six hours.
     The communication which the jury presented to the court on reporting the verdict, and the contents of which caused the court to deliver a lecture to young CHATFIELD on the carrying of fire arms and frequenting of saloons, was as follows:
     Find a verdict of not guilty. Be we recommend that the most honorable justice admonish the defendant that in the future he bear himself with greater circumstance.

    The jury charged with determining whether or not Egbert H. CHATFIELD was guilty of crime in killing Dominick KEARNS on May 26th last, retired to the jury room leading off the trial term room immediately after receiving Justice DAVY's charge. From 4 o'clock to 6:30 o'clock the jury men remained in the room. Then they took three-quarters of an hour for supper at the National Hotel, after which they resumed their deliberations in the jury room.
     Considerably before 8 o'clock, the hour to which court adjourned, curious spectators commenced to assemble in the corridors of the seventh floor of Powers block and gathered in groups outside the court room to talk about the trial and the expected verdict. The doors of the court room were opened a Little before 8 o'clock and people filed into the room. Over half the spectators were women.
     The low murmur of conversation which had been going on among the spectators first in the room was suppressed as Egbert H. CHATFIELD, a Little more anxious looking that usual, was led into the court room soon after 8:30 o'clock.

     The CHATFIELD and KEARNS families occupied the same relative positions as in the afternoon, one on either side of the aisle in the front of the room. Rev. A. S. CRAPSEY sat beside the CHATFIELDs. Mrs. CHATFIELD and her daughter, who had been present during the entire trial, were not in the court room at the time. Mr. RAINES sat in his usual place in front of his client. Assistant District Attorney WARREN was also present. The jury not having agreed at 8 o'clock, Mr. RAINES went home. Most of the other parties, and all the spectators remained in the room or vicinity.
     At 8:30 the jury sent word that they wished to see the judge, and at first it was supposed that they wanted instructions. A Little later it was given out that they had agreed. It took over an hour to get Mr. RAINES and everybody waited with what patience they possessed.

     It was a solemn scene when Justice DAVY entered the court room to receive the verdict. A large number of spectators filled the room and others waited outside, as the deputy sheriffs were careful to allow no crowding in the room. When the jurymen took their places in the box Court Crier BRADSTREET, in his impressive tones, commanded order in the court room while the jury announced its verdict.
     As soon as the jurors had taken their places, Justice DAVY took occasion to warn the spectators that any tendency to applaud the verdict of the jury, whatever it would be, would result in the arrest of the culprits.
     Clerk WOODWARD then put the question:
     "Gentlemen, have you agreed upon a verdict?"
     "We have," came back the firm response of Foreman WILDER.
     "What say you, guilty or not guilty?" was then asked.
     "Not guilty" was the reply.
     A low murmur as of an attempt to applaud was immediately suppressed.
     The defendant was ordered to stand.
     "While the jury," said the court, "find you not guilty they thought it necessary to suggest to the court that you be instructed to hereafter conduct yourself more properly and not carry firearms. I may add that the jury has seen fit to give you the benefit of the doubt, and I hope you will refrain hereafter from visiting saloons and carrying firearms."

Juror ARNOLD then suggested that the case should be a warning to all young men in the habit of carrying firearms and frequenting saloons.
     The defendant was then allowed to shake the hands of the jurors and his friends in the court room. A large throng waited outside the building to see him, but accompanied by Mr. RAINES and his father young CHATFIELD left by a side door, avoiding the throng and went directly home.
     There were nine ballots taken by the CHATFIELD jury Saturday night. Three ballots were taken on murder in the first degree. The first stood seven for acquittal, three guilty and two blanks; the second was eleven for acquittal and one for guilty; on the third ballot for murder in the first degree, all voted for acquittal. On murder in the second degree, the vote stood on the first ballot unanimous for acquittal. Two votes were taken on manslaughter in the first degree. The first was eleven for acquittal and one opposed; the second, nine to three, and on the third twelve for acquittal.

     This ends a trial which has consumed two weeks time of Justice John M. DAVY and a jury with Assistant District Attorneys Stephen J. WARREN and Howard WIDENER conduction the prosecution and George RAINES the defense. The jury was composed as follows:

Edward DANCEY, farmer, Penfield
Thomas ETRUTT (STRUTT), farmer, Barnard's Crossing
Alonzo BOSLEY, contractor, Sixth ward
Bassett HIETT, farmer, Greece
Hugh A. SMITH, Farmer, Ogden
Dr. Frank W. ARNOLD, dentist, Sixth ward
John PAINE, farmer, Greece
Henry PATTON, farmer, Gates
Marion P. WILDER, conductor, Charlotte
William CLARK, farmer, Clarkson
William H. BLOSSOM, farmer, Brockport
H. S. WEATHERLOW, farmer, Penfield
Mr. WILDER was foreman and Mr. ARNOLD secretary.   S

Rochester, N. Y.
Union Advertiser
March 16. 1896

A Brakeman Killed

His Train Ran over Him at Kossuth Street Crossing

William J. Hawley of Batavia, A brakeman employed by the Central railroad, was run over and instantly killed yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Kossuth street crossing.
Hawley was climbing up the tender to the engine when the train broke in two and the shock threw him from the tender onto the tracks where he was crushed by the wheels of the cars. As soon as the train could be stopped his mangled body was found on the track. Coroner Kleindienst was summoned and will hold an inquest at the morgue tonight. Hawley was 26 years of age and survived by a wife and three children. Mr. Hawley was from boyhood a resident of Rochester. He was born in Churchville May 23, 1869. He had been in the employ of the Central railroad about three years and recently removed to Batavia, that being more convenient for his business. He was for years an active member and for a time, chief templar of Zenith Lodge, I. O. G. F., and until his removal to Batavia was with his wife, a worthy member of Cornhill M.E. Church and was also formerly a member of the City Cadets. He was highly esteemed by his employers and by his fellow employees and had many friends in the circle of his extensive acquaintance. He father, P. V. Hawley, and family reside at No. 109 Tremont Street until their recent temporary removal to Lima, N. Y. where they now reside. His wife and three children mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday from the residence of his wife's father, No. 622 Genesee Street, and at 2:30 at Cornhill Church, the pastor, Rev. T. T. Rowe, officiating. The internment will be at Mt. Hope. S

Union Advertiser
March 17, 1896

HAWLEY's Death Accidental

Coroner KLEINDIENST held an inquest last night in the case of William J. HAWLEY of Batavia, who was killed on the Central tracks of this city last Sunday morning. After hearing considerable testimony the jury returned a verdict to the effect that HAWLEY's death was accidental. S

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mar. 27, 1896

MONROE

Mrs. Margaret MARCELLUS died at her home in Clarkson Wednesday morning, aged 88 years.

Rev. Mr. PICKETT, of East Penfield Free Will Baptist Church, has accepted a call to a church at Bliss.

Mrs. Permelia D. SHEPPARD, formerly of Bath, was married yesterday to Frank HOVEY, of New York, at her country seat at Narragansett.

Miss Harriet B. STANTON, an old resident of Clarkson, died at the residence of her sister, the late Mrs. S. C. PERRY, yesterday, aged 85 years.

Cards are out in Fairport for the marriage of Miss Lora LEWIS, eldest daughter of Hon. L. J. DeLAND, to George Watson COBB, of Fairport, April 9th.

Horace J. THOMAS, who lives about a mile and a half west of Brockport, had his house and most of its contents destroyed by fire early yesterday morning.

The property in Fairport known as the Mendoff block has been purchased by Henry JERRELLS. This property, at the time of the Mendoff failure several years ago, was regarded as one of the largest and most favorably located business.
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ALLEGANY

J. F. COAD, who has managed the Cuba Post the past year, has bought the plant and business and will publish the same as editor and proprietor hereafter.

The third lecture in the Belmont high school will be given to-night in Academy hall. The subject is "Scott's Novels," and the speaker, Miss Anna McLAUREY, of the Fredonia normal school.

After twenty-six years of active service as proprietor and manager of the Belmont flouring mills Frank VAN CAMPEN relinquishes his more active interests to Charles H. BAXTER, of Scio, and O. S. WRIGHT, of Wellsville, who have secured a joint lease of the entire mill property and will take possession Monday.

Although Belmont has been a no-license town for several years it has been much in evidence that those who were inclined to indulge a little found no difficulty in obtaining the desired fire-water; but since the governor has signed the much-discussed Raines bill these "blind tiger" adherents claim that their old friends have shut up shop and that Belmont is the dryest town they have ever struck.

The ladies of the Belmont Library and Historical Society have selected the "Raines Bill" for the subject of debate tonight. Mrs. AUSTIN will speak on "Germany of the Present Time," and Mrs. PELTON will have a paper on "Germany from 1850 to 1870." "Current Events," by Mrs. FURMAN. The society has just received 100 new volumes of the latest works for their library, for which $100 was expended.
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YATES

A Bellona Man Loses His Hand While Coupling Cars at Stanley

A. S. BARNES has been appointed postmaster at Rock Stream.

John SANDERSON, of Jerusalem, has received an increase in pension.

Elias B. GREEN, of Dundee, has been granted an original pension of $8 per month and back pay amounting to about $500.

Superintendent of the Poor E. A. BARBER has sent a patient, Jessie MORRIS, who has been an inmate of the county house from the town of Starkey for about four years, to the Craig Epileptic Colony at Sonyen.

Yesterday afternoon while coupling cars near Stanley on the Northern Central, Harry DUNN, of Bellona, had his left wrist crushed. He was taken to Canandaigua and placed in care of the company's physician, Dr. J. T. JEWETT, who amputated the hand at the wrist. DUNN is resting as easily as can be expected at the Masseth house.
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LIVINGSTON

Narrow Escape of a Family From Suffocation by Coal Gas

Th dry goods firm of Krein & Kramer at Dansville has dissolved partnership, James KREIN retiring from the firm. The business hereafter will be run under the management of John KRAMER.

Quite a stir was caused in Dansville when word was received that the Whiteman paper mills were to be sold by Sheriff O'LEARY at Geneseo on a foreclosure. Some time ago a Rochester paper stated that a new company had been formed with a capital stock of $250,000, and that the mill would soon start, but it seems the plans did not materialize. This mill seems to be doomed for it never runs but a short time before it changes hands or is destroyed by fire, two mills being burned on this site.

The family of William WILKINSON, living about one mile northeast of Scottsburg, had a very narrow escape from suffocation by coal gas early on Tuesday morning, and have not yet fully recovered from the poisonous effects. The family had recently moved from Ossian, and through some defect in the stove or arrangement of the pipe, there was enough gas escaped to overcome Mr. WILKINSON. Mrs. WILKINSON was awakened by his sickness and aroused her father, Joseph FRITSCHE, who called to a near neighbor, but both Mrs. WILKINSON and Mr. FRITSCHE were nearly overcome by the gas before the real cause was discovered and remedied.
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WAYNE

Death of David S. Aldrich, a Prominent Resident of Palmyra

Mrs. Norma KNAPP FINLEY, of Palmyra, will be married to Joseph C. RICH, of Marion, next Tuesday afternoon.

The board of trustees for the village of Lyons have appointed Valentine MARTIN as nightwatchman, without compensation.

James STEBBINS, of North Sodus Lodge, No. 495, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, has been appointed district deputy grand master for Wayne county.

Joseph HARWOOD and Miss Helen MILLER, of Lock Berlin, were united in marriage at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage last Wednesday evening by Rev. Dr. KEPPEL.

Rev F. W. KNEELAND, who will preach his farewell sermon at the Newark Baptist Church Sunday evening, will deliver an address at the Y. M. C. A. hall Sunday afternoon.

Charles W. MOORE, freight agent of the West Shore railroad at Clyde, and Miss Mary S. MALTBY, of Elba, will be united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. MALTBY, to-morrow.

The STREETER store property, at Lock Berlin, has been purchased by Charles ALLEN, of that village, who will shortly open the store for business. It has been closed since the death of Mr. STREETER several years ago.

Benjamin W. MIRICK, at present chief engineer of the Lyons fire department, has been appointed assistant engineer and fireman on the steam fire engines in the Lyons fire department, by the board of trustees, at a salary of $50 per year.

The board of health for the village of Lyons has organized as follows: Member of three years, Eugene J. SMITH; for two years, Robert W. ASHLEY; for one year, John F. GUENTHNER. Dr. M. A. VEEDER was appointed as village health officer.

The Wayne county board of supervisors will meet at Lyons on Wednesday next to hear the report of the committee appointed at the last meeting of the board to examine the books and report of County Treasurer Volney H. SWEETING, resigned.

William H. ROZELLE, of Lyons, has purchased of Dennis J. MAHONEY, the stock, furniture and fixtures of the Oriental Hotel in Lyons, and will move into the new location. Mr. ROZELLE'S former place of business in the Joseph C. MYERS block will be occupied by Noble & Tromer.

A letter has been received announcing the death of Henry E. STRATTON, eldest son of the late Oliver STRATTON, of Clyde, who moved to California with his wife, nine years ago, to engage in the business of moving buildings, in the employ of his uncle, Smith STRATTON, of San Rafael.

David S. ALDRICH died yesterday morning at the old ALDRICH homestead, Palmyra, aged 41 years, of nervous prostration. Mr. ALDRICH graduated at the Albany Law School, in class of ‘78, and entered the law office of Judge McLOUTH, Palmyra. Soon after being admitted to the bar he formed a co-partnership with Hon. S. Nelson SAWYER, and opened an office at Palmyra under the firm name of ALDRICH & SAWYER, and at once entered upon a large practice. After some three years practice he withdrew from the firm to accept a position with the First National Bank, Palmyra, which he held up to the time of his death. Deceased was a prominent member of the Palmyra Presbyterian Church, and was identified with many business interests at Palmyra, having held many offices from time to time, at the time of his death being treasurer of the Palmyra Agricultural Society. Decease is survived by a wife, three small children, two brothers, Pliny S., of Palmyra, and Charles, of St. Louis, Mo., and two sisters, Mrs. C. S. A. CLEVELAND and Miss Mary, both of Palmyra. Mr. ALDRICH died in the same house where he was born, 41 years ago.
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STEUBEN

The Schubmehl Cigar Company, of Cohocton, that were burned out February 2d, have resumed business in the old factory, South Main street, Cohocton.

The following business has been has been transacted in the Steuben county surrogate's court before Hon. M. Rumsey MILLER: The will of Chester A. STONE, of Pulteney, was admitted to probate and Elizabeth STONE is the executrix of the estate, which is valued at $2,500; John S. PARKER is the executor of the $2,200 estate of John E. BRAMBLE, of Prattsburg; Emily E. LANCETT has been appointed guardian of Lucy E. HOUCK, of Bath.

A book agent canvassed Fremont last summer getting subscribers for a history of Steuben county. Some of the subscribers were requested to assist the author by giving a few points on their own and their ancestors' history, and to guarantee the truth of their statements by signing their names to it. The papers they signed prove to be contracts binding the signers to pay $13 for each book. It is rumored that some of the buyers have professed themselves willing to take $3 for their purchase.
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FUNERAL OF S. A. ELLIS

The Well-Known Educator Was Laid to Rest in Mt. Hope Yesterday

The funeral of Sylvanus A. ELLIS, ex-superintendent of schools was held yesterday afternoon at the First Baptist Church. The church was completely filled with the friends of the dead man long before the hour set for the services. The public schools of the city were closed and a large number of scholars were among the throng which filled the church. Many parents who cherished the memory of the instructor and principals and teachers who realized the friendship of the man who had been their kindly guide, gathered to do his memory honor.

The services were conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. J. W. A. STEWART, who spoke in feeling terms of Mr. ELLIS and voiced the sentiment of those who were present. He was for many years a devoted member of the First Church and his efforts for the church were commemorated in the words of his pastor. A large number of floral emblems, gifts of loving friends, surrounded the casket and as it was carried from the church it was covered with these tokens of love and regret.

The honorary bearers were Messrs. L. DEPEW, P. J. RUSSELL, S. A. WESTERVELT, C. F. PAINE, A. H. COLE< H. LODER, E. O. SAGE, Professor MIXER, E. R. ANDREWS and Dr. STRONG, and the active bearers were John A. STEWART, Charles A. MATTHEWS, Charles E. RADCLIFFE, J. E. PUTNEM, James M. COOK and Samuel P. MOUTHROP.

The body will be interred in Nunda, N. Y.
At a special meeting of the trustees of the Western New York Institution for the Deaf Mutes the following memorial on the death of S. A. ELLIS was unanimously adopted.

At his home on Clifton street, in this city, on the morning of the 24th of March, 1896, Dr. Sylvanus A. ELLIS exchanged the cares of this life for a joyous service in a better world. He was for several years a teacher in this institution, and became deeply interested in the welfare of the pupils under its care. He brought to this work a mind matured by large experience in educational matters, and a spirit actuated by a large measure of Christian graces. As a teacher, his influence was highly beneficial. He has been a member of its board of trustees since 1884, and its secretary since 1887. In all the relations of life he was eminently conscientious and a devoted Christian.

In testimony of our cordial respect for him, we place this memorial upon our records.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral of James JONES, who died in Chili Wednesday, will be held this morning from the house.

Nellie KAVANAUGH died yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital aged 30 years. The remains will be taken to Buffalo for interment.

Harold Eugene, infant son of Frank G. and Emma C. SMITH, died yesterday morning at the home of his parents. The funeral will be private.

James COMPER, aged 42 years, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. A. LANTOR, No. 18 Joiner street. He leaves two other daughters, Marie and Bertha, and one son, James. The burial will take place at Scriba.

Joseph WESTBURG, wife of Michael VER HOEVEN, and daughter of Susan and the late Thomas WESTBURY, died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 158 Mansion street. She is survived by her husband, three sons, her mother and three sisters, Mrs. Clara ? HAMILTON, Mrs. Henry G. GILBANKS and Mrs. Ferris E. WESTBURY, all of this city.

Matthew KENNEDY died Wednesday evening at his home in Fairport. He had many friends and relatives in this city. He is survived by his wife, a sister, Margaret, three daughters, Mrs. Charles R. BARNES, wife of the city electrician; Mrs. George MEAHAM, of Cleveland, Ohio; Julia, of Fairport; and five sons, James, Philip, Simon, John and Joseph, the last two being residents of this city.
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HULBERGTSEN - BUCKLEY

Stephen HULBERGTSEN and Miss Lillian BUCKLEY were married last night, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. RIDDES(?), No. 222 Clifford street, by the Rev. ? M. STEFFENS. George SCHRIVER and Edward STEFFIER were best men, and Misses Louise BAUER and Edith COONS acted as maids of honor.
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ANOTHER COAL GAS VICTIM

A Coroner's Jury Decides That Mrs. Eck's Death Was Accidental

Coroner KLEINDIENST held an inquest at the morgue last night in the case of Mrs. Blandene ECK, the woman who was found dead in bed at her home, No. 46 Cayuga place, last Tuesday night. At the request of a son of the dead woman, John C. ECK, living at No. 718 Market street, St. Louis, the inquest was postponed until he could be present. Mr. ECK arrived in the city yesterday and as Coroner KLEINDIENST had finished the investigation, the inquest was held last night.

The first witness sworn was Mrs. Johanna STRITZEL of No. 253 Meigs street. She gave testimony to the effect that Mrs. ECK had been afflicted with heart trouble and that she had advised her to consult with a physician. She told how the body was found, saying that the bedroom was filled with the fumes of coal gas and that she was scarcely able to remain in the room so strong was the odor of the gas. Charles STRITZEL, a son of the preceding witness, told how he, Gregor HETIS, a neighbor living on Meigs street, and his mother became worried and went into the house, finding Mrs. ECK dead in bed. Dr. Frederick GODDARD testified to the condition of the body when found. The verdict of the jury was that death was accidental and caused by inhaling coal gas. The funeral will take place Saturday morning from the home of the dead woman, No. 46 Cayuga place, and at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface Church.
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MONSTER OF THE DEEP

An Exciting Fight With a Devil-Fish in Florida Waters.

Fort Myers, Fla., Dispatch to New York Journal
Towed out into the gulf by a monster devil-fish, Colonel R. T. HOLLOWAY, of Lexington, Ky., only saved himself after a most desperate struggle.

Colonel HOLLOWAY, who is spending the winter at Naples, some distance south of here, is an ardent disciple of Isaac WALTON, and spends much of his time on the water. He was on the bay in a small boat yesterday afternoon. He had met with indifferent success and was preparing to row back to shore when the boat began to move seaward very rapidly.

In alarm he looked for the cause and found that a devil-fish had seized the boat. The tentacle by which the fish was drawing the boat was plainly visible. Fortunately Colonel HOLLOWAY had a small hatchet, and with this he severed the tentacle. The fish, however immediately grasped the boat with another arm, and still kept the craft whizzing seaward. Tentacle after tentacle was severed by Colonel HOLLOWAY, but still the fish thrust forward another, and still the mad journey into the gulf continued. Colonel HOLLOWAY was momentarily expecting the boat to be capsized.

Once after severing a tentacle the fish put forward another so quickly that Colonel HOLLOWAY'S right hand, which was at the edge of the boat, was seized. The grasp of the tentacle was so strong that the bones of the hand were nearly broken, (I didn't get this part)

Exhausted by his struggle, and miles from shore, Colonel HOLLOWAY'S condition would have been desperate had not a coasting steamer hove in sight. The colonel was taken on board and the boat in tow, and about midnight the Kentuckian was landed at Naples. This morning when Colonel HOLLOWAY'S boat was examined the devil- fish was found clinging to it, the dead monster having been towed by its own tentacle.

The fish was weighed and tipped the scales at 2,300 pounds. It is the largest specimen ever taken in Florida waters. So powerful was the grip of its tentacles that wherever they touched the boat the wood was dented.
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MARRIED

SHAUGHNESSY - ALLEN - On Saturday, Mar. 14, 1896, by the Rev. Mr.KETTLE, pastor of Plymouth Church, Edward SHAUGHNESSY and Miss Bessie D. ALLEN, daughter of Charles M. ALLEN, all of Rochester, N. Y. No cards.
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DIED

DE JONGH - In city, Wednesday noon, March ??, 1896, at his late residence No. 87 St. Joseph street, Henry DE JONGH - Funeral services will be held at the United Presbyterian Church, Allen street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends are requested to meet at the house at 1 o'clock.

JONES - In Chili, at his family residence, last evening, George D. JONES, aged 75 years.
-Funeral this Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the house.

Mar. 28, 1896

MONROE

Death of a Brockport Normal Student --
Spencerport Village Appointments

Elisha HERDENDORF, who was arrested on Wednesday evening on a charge of assault, was tried before Justice A. N. BARKER, at Spencerport yesterday morning. He was found guilty and sentenced to the Monroe county penitentiary for six months.

Miss Mary E. MEINHARDT, eldest daughter of Peter MEINHARDT, of Brockport, died yesterday morning, aged 18 years. Miss MEINHARDT was a student at the Brockport Normal school and would have graduated next winter. She had applied herself to her studies so closely the past winter that her brain could not withstand the strain and brain fever was the result. She leaves besides her parents, three brothers and two sisters.

The new board of trustees of the village of Spencerport met and organized on Wednesday evening. C. M. WOLFROM was appointed village clerk; W. G. BARKER, constable; John LEONARD, fire marshal, and Dr. P. G. UDELL, health officer. There were four or five applications for the position of street commissioner and two or three for chief of the fire department, and it was decided to consider the matter another week before making the appointments.
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SCHUYLER

Miss Ella COLE, aged about 18 years, died yesterday at the home of her parents in Montour Falls after a four weeks illness with typhoid fever.
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LIVINGSTON

William C. CONE, of Newport, has obtained the principalship of Livonia union school.

The bill of Assemblyman Otto KELSEY, of Geneseo, amending the game and fish law relative to fishing through the ice, passing the senate Thursday.

A number of Dansville's citizens were summoned by United States subpoenas to appear in Utica this week as witnesses in the Amos VANDERHOFF case. VANDERHOFF was indicted by the grand jury some few weeks ago for fraudulent pension practice and was caught on the Suspension Bridge, at Niagara Falls, while attempting to evade the officers. VANDERHOFF has always been a resident of Dansville.

Officer George ROOT, of Avon, made a very important arrest on Wednesday night which resulted in the prisoner performing a very clever act of jail breaking. The prisoner's name is Fred BAYER and he is wanted at three or four different places for burglary and larceny. He was arrested by Officer ROOT in Lakeville, Wednesday night, and brought to Avon and lodged in the lockup. Sheriff O'LEARY was coming to Avon to get the man and take him to the county jail at 5 o'clock Thursday, and at 4 o'clock Officer ROOT went to the lockup and found that his man had sawed a hole through the door and had escaped.
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ALLEGANY

A Destitute Family Found Living With an Imbecile Mother

DOUGHERTY & WELLMAN are drilling their fourteenth and fifteenth well on the DOUGHERTY farm.

Lulu R. HITCHCOCK, a long-time resident and native of Caneadea, is dead at Four Mile, where he has been living for a number of years back.

A large new club hotel is to be built at Alfred the coming summer. The structure will face the park and university campus. Alfred has been without a hotel for some years past.

Miss Jennie MUNN and W. O. WHITE, of Scottsville, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents in Ormond on Thursday last. Rev. E. M. KELLY, of Belfast, tied the knot.

Sophronia BUTLER was brought before Justice WARD, of Wellsville, charged with being a public nuisance and offending to public decency. She is now serving a term of sixty days in the county jail at Belmont.

Simon B. CLARK, an old resident of Fillmore, died last Thursday. He had lived in the town since early boyhood, and being at the time of his death about 76 years of age, was one of the oldest citizens. He leaves only a wife and one brother, near relatives.

The neighbors of Judson CUNNINGHAM, living three miles out of Friendship, made complaint to the poormaster last Tuesday that the family were destitute. Upon investigation it was found that Mrs. CUNNINGHAM has become an utter imbecile ans that the family have existed on the charity of the neighborhood for a number of weeks. Accordingly arrangements were immediately made for removing her to the Willard Asylum, where she was taken Thursday.

Another old resident of Allegany, and one of a pioneer family, passed away in the death of Luke R. HITCHCOCK, at Four Mile, where for the past few years he had been residing, on Wednesday last. His remains were brought to Fillmore yesterday and the funeral held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Rev. George W. COOPER officiating. He was in his 74th year, and was born in what is now Belfast, then Caneadea. He leaves a wife, a son and two daughters.
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WYOMING

--Intelligence has been received of the death of Mrs. Lovell FISK, a resident of the state of Washington. Mrs. FISK was an old resident of Genesee county and was born in Alexander in 1832. She was united in marriage to Mr. FISK in 1852; she is survived by one brother and two sisters, B. C. SIMONDS, of North Darien; Mrs. Martha WARNER, of Madison, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Patience HUNN, of Des Moines, Iowa.

-- In the town of Orangeville there is a family consisting of a father, mother and four grown up boys, not one of whom except the mother can read or write; they do not know their ages, have never been on a railroad train and but one, the father, has ever been outside the county. They know when they are hungry and all but the mother chew tobacco and use snuff. The boys work out now and then, but only enough to keep the wolf from the door. Not one of them can tell the time of day by clock or watch.

The verdict in the PLUCKER murder trial, at Warsaw, was a surprise to almost everyone, as the second degree was as severe as had been expected. On the first ballot the jury stood nine for murder in the first degree and three for the second. District Attorney CHARLES is receiving commendations on all sides for the manner in which he conducted the case and his care and thoroughness in obtaining evidence. His summing up of the case was one of the best pleas in every respect ever made by a prosecuting officer of this county. The first trial for murder in Wyoming county was that of John SHADBOLT, of Bennington, indicted for the murder of his wife, in April, 1849, and the prisoner was found "not guilty." The second was that of Charles RUSSELL for the murder of Robert McCANN, in 1851; it resulted in conviction and RUSSELL was hanged in December of that year. The next trial was that of Benjamin TEACHOUT, of Pike, in 1868, for poisoning his wife. He was found guilty and sentenced to be hanged. The case was appealed by his attorney, the late General L. W. THAYER and the decision of the lower court affirmed. TEACHOUT was twice sentenced to be hanged and Sheriff DAVIS had begun preparations for the execution when Governor HOFFMAN commuted the sentence to imprisonment for life, and TEACHOUT was subsequently pardoned out and died several years ago. In May, 1878, two young men, ELLIS and BROKER, of Attica, were tried for the murder of Betsey MINGLE, of Bennington; the verdict was manslaughter in the first degree. Robert VAN BRUNT was found guilty of murder in the first degree, after a week's trial in February, 1887, and three times sentenced to be hanged, the sentence being executed on April, 13, 1888. In October, 1892, R. H. McCREADY, of Arcade, was tried for the murder of Timothy GUILD, but the jury failed to agree and the indictment has since been dismissed.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Peter BARTHOLOMAY died yesterday at St. Mary's hospital, aged 34 years.

Catharine LEONARD, aged 73 years, died yesterday, at her late residence in this city.

Mary MEINHEARDT died yesterday, aged 18 years, at the home of her parents in Brockport.

Mrs. Jennie GOULD HAMM, wife of the late George C. HAMM, died Friday, at her residence, No. 76 Sophia street.

Mrs. P. A. DERRICK, wife of Timothy DERRICK, died yesterday morning, at the residence, No. 75 Adams street, aged 58 years.

Mrs. Irene C. WHITE died yesterday morning, at the residence of her son, Albert WHITE, No. 35 Cleveland park, aged 69 years.

John REISTER died Friday, aged 40 years at the State Hospital. He was a member of Excelsior lodge, No. 44, I. O. O. F., of Hamilton.

William RICHARDS died last night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles RICHARDS, corner Third and Pennsylvania avenue, aged six weeks.

Mary, wife of Dominick GROSSER, died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 105 York street, aged 26 years. Besides the husband, three children survive.

Theresa, daughter of John and Theresa KIPFERL, died Friday at the family residence, No. 378 Clifford street, aged 24 years. The parents and four brothers survive.

Bernard CURTIS died last evening at the residence of William HURLEY, 208 Tremont street. The deceased was an old resident of this city, having come here, with his parents, when he was quite young. He was especially well known amongst the business men of the city, having been engaged in business on the west side for many years. He is survived by one son, John CURTIS, of Buffalo, and a daughter, Mrs. William HURLEY, of this city.
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PURELY PERSONAL

Miss M. FREIDELL, of Fulton avenue, has returned from New York.

Miss Lula KASSEALL, of Oak street, has returned from a three weeks' visit to New York and Albany.
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DIED

HAMM - In this city, Friday morning, March 27, 1896, at her late residence, 76 Sophia street, Mrs. Jennie GOULD, widow of the late George C. HAMM.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.

LEONARD - In this city at her late residence, Catherine LEONARD, aged 73 years.
-Funeral will take place this morning at 8:30 from house, and 9 o'clock at the Cathedral. Friends invited to attend.

Mar. 29, 1896

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Benjamin L. NORTHROP died Friday at his home in Brighton, aged 75 years.

Mrs. B. SERRICK, wife of Timothy DERRICK, died Friday at the residence, No. 75 Adams street.

Jenine GOULD, wife of the late George C. HAMM, died Friday at her home, No. 76 Sophia street.

Mrs. Frances BECK, wife of William BECK, died last evening at her home in Irondequoit, aged 24 ears.

Mrs. Irene O. WHITE died Friday at the residence of her son, Albert WHITE, No. 35 Cleveland park, aged 69 years.

Alice H. PYATT died Friday at the Rochester State Hospital, aged 53 years. Interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery.

Bernard CURTIS died Friday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William HARLEY, No. 208 Tremont street. One son, John CURTIS, of Buffalo, also survives.

The funeral of Chauncey FOWLER was attended yesterday at 1 P. M. from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. L. H. PHILLIPS, No. 37 Richmond park. Interment was made at Adams Basin.

William SMITH died yesterday at his late residence, No. 122 South St. Paul street, aged 57 years. Beside a wife, three children survive: Jennie A. and John W., of this city, and Mrs. Charles N. NOLAN of Topeka, Kansas.

Mrs. Mary O'CONNELL died Friday night at the home of her son, Maurice O'CONNELL, No. 36 Grand street, aged 70 years. A second son, John, of Milford, Mass., also survives, and one daughter, Mrs. James ROSS, of St. Catherine, Ontario.

The remains of Mrs. Josephine SCHWEINWERTZ, formerly of this city, arrived here yesterday morning from St. Louis. The funeral services were held in the afternoon at 2 o'clock at No. 78 North Clinton street. Interment was made at Mt. Hope.

John FITZGERALD died Friday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert ALDRIDGE, in Charlotte, aged 66 years. Six daughters survive: Mrs. F. L. FOSMIRE, of Brooklyn; Mrs. Robert ALDRIDGE, of Charlotte; Mrs. J. SAVAGE, Mrs. E. BENZONA, Elizabeth and Catherine FITZGERALD, of this city.

News has been received in this city of the death of John S. POLAND at Lincoln, Vt., at the age of 76 years. He is survived by three sons, Rev. O. C. POLAND, pastor of the Frank Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in this city; George J. POLAND, of Lebanon, N. H.; Herbert L. POLAND, of Lincoln, Vt.; and Mrs. Fred B. LEWIS, of Roys, N. H.

John George STOLL, aged 84 years, died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 22 Philander street. Mr. STOLL has been a resident of this city for sixty-five years and was one of the founders of Zion's Lutheran and St. John's Lutheran Churches, being a member of the latter up to the time of his death. He leaves two sons, George and Louis, and two daughters, Kate and Emma.

Mrs. Susan WAGNER, widow of the late David WAGNER, died last night at her late residence, where she had lived for over sixty years, at the corner of Grove street and Belmont park. She was one of the oldest German residents of Rochester and one of the founders and a life-long member of the German Lutheran Zion Church. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Gertrude LUTHER, of this city, mother of John LUTHER, the well-known contractor and builder, and three grandchildren, Mrs. Louis F. HAHN and Mrs. Fred F. SABEY, of this city, and Mrs. Fred KIMMAN of Syracuse.
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PERSONAL MENTION

William J. CURTIS is home from Cornell on his Easter vacation.

Mrs. Richard KEYES, of Pearl street, who has been visiting her daughters, Misses Marie and Margaret KEYES, in New York, for the past six weeks, returned home yesterday.
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RIG AND SHEEP STOLEN

Jacob SLAGER, of No. 95 Joiner street, reported to the police yesterday that his sorrel horse and wagon, containing five dressed sheep, were stolen from Front street yesterday. He has no clue to the thief.
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DIED

SMITH - In this city, March 28, 1896, at his late residence, 122 South St. Paul street, William SMITH, aged 57 years.
-Funeral will take place from the United Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, on Tuesday morning March 31st. Interment in Caledonia rural cemetery. Friends please omit flowers.

WHITE - In this city, Friday morning, March 27, 1896, at the residence of her son, Albert WHITE, No. 35 Cleveland park, Mrs. Irene O. WHITE, aged 69 years.
-Funeral this (Sunday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.

HAMM - At her home, 76 Sophia street, Friday morning, March 27, 1896, Mrs. Jennie GOULD HAMM, wife of the late George C. HAMM.
-Funeral services at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Burial private.

NORTHRUP - Friday, March 27, 1896, at his late residence in Brighton, Benjamin L. NORTHRUP, aged 75 years.
-Funeral this (Sunday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

DERRICK - On Friday morning, March 27, 1896, Mrs. B., wife of Timothy DERRICK.
-Funeral services at the home, 75 Adams street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial private.

WAGNER - In this city, at the family residence, corner of Grove street and Belmont park, Saturday, March 28, 1896, Mrs. Susan WAGNER, widow of the late David WAGNER, aged 84 years.
-Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house, and 2:30 from the German Zion Church, on Grove street.

MAR. 30, 1896

MONROE

Thomas DUFFY, an old resident of Clarkson, died at his home in that town Friday of Bright's disease, aged 76 years.

Word has just been received at Churchville, that Warner CARVER, who for some time has been attending the Moody Bible Institute, at Chicago, has been appointed to a prominent position in connection with Sunday-school work in Cook county, Illinois.

Robert H. NELSON, the only son of William and Elizabeth NELSON of Pittsford, died on Friday evening at his father's home, after an illness of several months of consumption. He was born in Pittsford in 1867, and has never resided in any other place. Besides his parents, three sisters, Misses Cora, Clara and Laura NELSON, survive him.
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SENECA

Mrs. Eliza H. OLIN died on Friday at her home in Junius in the eighty-fourth year of her age. She had lived for fifteen years in that town and leaves a family of married children. Mrs. OLIN was a native of Rutland, Vt.

The "Elgin Creamery," located at Fayette, Seneca county, was sold at foreclosure sale at the Stanton house, Seneca Falls, Saturday morning. The property was bought at the sale by Addison BALDRIDGE for about the sum of $600.

Joseph MARION died on Friday at the home of his son, Joseph MARION, Jr., in the town of Waterloo. He was 76 years old and was a native of Ireland. He had lived in Waterloo for forty-five years and leaves a second wife and five sons.

The residence of Herman LEONARD, situated about two miles east of the village of Ovid, was completely destroyed by fire, together with its contents, on Thursday night. The fire is supposed to have originated around the furnace. The house was occupied by a tenant, Mr. and Mrs. LEONARD having been absent in California during the past winter. They had just returned last week and were preparing to remove to Rochester, having decided to change their place for property in the latter city. Mr. and Mrs. LEONARD were both away from home at the time of the fire. (didn't get the rest)
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ONTARIO

Rev. John LEGUM, a converted Jew, preached at the Baptist Church, in Naples, yesterday morning, and lectured in the evening upon the religious customs and beliefs of his people.

The funeral of John WOLF, late of Naples, was held at the Catholic Church, in that town, Saturday, The deceased was a vineyardist of good standing and was about 50 years of age. He leaves a wife and one child.

The old Canandaigua Steamboat Company has been incorporated. Louis SNYRE of Canandaigua, has been appointed superintendent. A project is mooted by a number of prominent property owners on the lake shore, for the formation of an opposition line, with a fast passenger boat to make the round trip of the lake in an hour. Liberal support has been promised to the promulgaters of the new line.
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WAYNE

DEATH OF AN AGED NEWARK MINISTER

The death of Rev. Lathan L. COTLIN occurred at his residence in Newark, Saturday morning. Deceased was born March 20, 1814, in Providence, Saratoga county. He had been a citizen of Newark for twenty-three years. He received a commission in the Twenty-fourth New York infantry, as lieutenant, in 1834, when William L. MARCY was governor. The office was held by him for two years. He was promoted to mayor in 1836 when William H. SEWARD was governor. In 1837 he was again promoted, this time to the office of colonel, which position he held for two years. He resigned his position as colonel in 1839 but by the urgent request of his friends he accepted the office of lieutenant-colonel, which office he resigned in 1840 in order to enter the ministry. This was in February, 1840. He embraced the doctrines of the Christian church and has been a minister of the gospel for thirty-five years. The greater part of that time he preached in Eastern New York. Deceased was united in matrimony to Miss Susan Barker, September 1, 1841, in Barkerville, Saratoga county, N. Y., and they moved to Newark in 1872, when Mr. COFLIN accepted a call to the Christian Church, of Newark. He held that pastorate for four years, when on account of his failing health, he was compelled to resign. He then became engaged in the boot and shoe business at Newark. In 1890 he retired from business. Deceased was one of the oldest Masons and Odd Fellows in New York state. Two daughters, both of Newark survive.
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The board of trustees for the village of Lyons have appointed Louis DEUCHLER as police justice in case of absence of Justice Charles Platt WILLIAMS.
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ORLEANS

The Arrest of Charles O. Hartwell and His Alleged Forgeries

Charles O. HARTWELL'S arrest in Chicago was encompassed by Buffalo officers, and it is not thought he will be brought to Albion at present, although some weeks ago Albion officers were looking for him. It is known he was under bail to appear in Buffalo to answer charges made by the Deering Harvesting Company. But he did not appear at the time appointed for trial, and has since been looked for. The several charges of forgery against him have been noted in the Democrat and Chronicle. His wife died just before his defalcations became publicly known. He has no children.
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YATES

The wife of S. HARVEY, of Penn Yan, died Saturday morning of paralysis.

Ernest CHAPMAN has been taken into partnership with Barrett Bros., of Penn Yan.

Miranda LAFLER, of Italy, has been taken from the county poor house to Willard State Hospital.

N. S. SHEPARD and G. Louis SPRAGUE, of Penn Yan, are to build a summer resort at Brantingham lake, in the Adirondacks, this summer.

Emma KEENEY, of Penn Yan, was arrested Saturday on the charge of vagrancy. The hearing will occur before the police justice April 2d.

The will of the late C. P. WILLIS, of Dresden, has been admitted to probate. It disposes of personal property to the amount of $10,000 besides the real property.
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MORTUARY MENTION

Mrs. Eva MOORE died yesterday at her late residence, No. 247 East Main street, aged 75 years.

Melinda, wife of Christian . GIRGER, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 73 Delevan street, aged 27 years.

James EARL, son of Allen and Mary EARL, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 95 Tremont street, aged six months.

George William, son of Jacob and Emma C. MENZNER, aged 4 years and 10 months, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 65 Oakland street.

William SMITH died Saturday at his late residence, No. 122 South St. Paul street, aged 57 years. Beside a wife, three children survive: Jennie A. and John W., of this city, and Mrs. Charles N. NELSON, of Topeka, Kansas.
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PURELY PERSONAL

C. H. MEINHART, wife and son have returned to their home at Wayland, N. Y., after a visit to friends in this city.

Miss Katherine KNOX, of Waterloo, and Miss Belle MONROE, of Seneca Falls, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. LANSING at No. 52 South Clinton street.

Chief of Police Joseph CLEARY returned home Saturday evening from Cortland, where he attended the funeral of his nephew, Joseph FISHER, on the morning of that day. The deceased was 15 years of age and a son of Chief CLEARY's sister.
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STRUCK A TROLLEY CAR

Newark, N. J., March 29 - While hook and ladder truck No. 3 was going to a fire to-day it collided with a trolley car and the driver, Dennis GUIDERN, received injuries which, it is thought, will result fatally. Seven other firemen, who were on the truck at the time, jumped just before the crash came and all escaped injury with the exception of John CONNELLY, who received a number of bruises. The truck was wrecked and the front of the trolley car was badly damaged.
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DIED

WEGMAN - In this city, at his late residence, 140 Adams street, March 29, 1896, John WEGMAN, aged 85 years.
-Funeral from the residence Wednesday morning 9 o'clock, and from St. Joseph's Church at 10 o'clock.

MOORE - Mrs. Eva MOORE, in her 75th year.
-Funeral Tuesday, March 31st, at 2 o'clock, from her late residence, 247 East Main street. Please omit flowers.

SMITH - In this city, March 28, 1896, at his late residence, 122 South St. Paul street, William SMITH, aged 57 years.
-Funeral will take place from the United Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, on Tuesday morning March 31st. Interment in Caledonia rural cemetery. Friends please omit flowers.

DERRICK - On Friday morning, March 27, 1896, Mrs. B., wife of Timothy DERRICK.
-Funeral services at the home, 75 Adams street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial private.

Mar. 31, 1896

DIED

HUMMEL - In this city, at the family residence, 37 St. Joseph street, March 30, 1896, Henry HUMMEL, aged 72 years.
-Funeral from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 1:30.

WEGMAN - In this city, at his late residence, 140 Adams street, March 29, 1896, John WEGMAN, aged 85 years.
-Funeral from the residence Wednesday morning 9 o'clock, and from St. Joseph's Church at 10 o'clock.

GEIGER - In this city, March 28, 1896, Melinda, wife of Christian B. GEIGER, aged 27 years
-Funeral from the residence, 73 Delevan street, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and at 3 o'clock from the German Evangelical Church on Hudson avenue.

MOORE - Mrs. Eva MOORE, in her 75th year.
-Funeral Tuesday, March 31st, at 2 o'clock, from her late residence, 247 East Main street. Please omit flowers.

MILLER - In this city March 29, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. A. BOWMAN, 18 Bloss street, Adeline A. MILLER, aged 77 years.
-Funeral at 2 P. M., Tuesday, from St. Paul's Church, Holley.

LANG - At the Hahnemann Hospital, March 30, George J. LANG, aged 65 years.
-Funeral from the residence, 80 Cypress street, Wednesday, April 1st at 3 P. m.

GRIMER - At her late home on South avenue, West Brighton, Monday morning, March 30, 1896, Ann F., wife of James GRIMER, aged 75 years, 9 months.
-Funeral from the house on Wednesday at 2 P. M..

KINNEN - In this city at her residence, 379 Hudson avenue, Monday, March 30, 1896, Georgiana KINNEN, wife of Matthew KINNEN, aged 26 years. Deceased leaves a husband and two children, Irene and Loretha, and one brother, Edward SCHUARR, one sister, Mrs. E. DANDY.
-Funeral Wednesday from the house at 8:15, and at Holy Redeemer Church ay 8:30 A. M..
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