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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sept. 5, 1896
COURT MATTERS

Municipal Courts
Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1896

Present - Hon. Harvey REMINGTON and Hon. John M. MURPHY, municipal court judges.
Agnes HARKINS against Wilhelmina WALLACE; judgment by default in favor of plaintiff for $46.90.
Henry HOLTZMAN against Frank M. DERRICK; judgment by default in favor of plaintiff for $84.60.
Daniel DAVENPORT and others against Henry J. DIGNIN; judgment by default in favor of plaintiff for $264.95.
Climena MOONEY against Frank DUFFY; judgment by default in favor of plaintiff for $1?.75.
C. Henry AMSDEN and another against Fred J. MILLINER and another; judgment in favor of plaintiff for $44.10.
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POLICE COURT
Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1896

Present - Hon. Charles B. ERNST, Police justice.
Mary EGAN, drunk and disorderly; $10.
Allen GATES, Mary GRAHAM, Frank DUFFY, drunk and disorderly; fined $5.
Rosa MACKY and Anna LAIRD, disorderly; discharged.
George RHINES, petit larceny; discharged.
Joseph McKAY, assault; discharged.
Jacob ROSS, assault; adjourned to September 5.
Henry J. DIGNIN, selling impure milk, adjourned to September 16.
Fred H. YATES, selling impure milk, adjourned to September 11.
John C. YOST, assault; fined $25.
Charles CHAPMAN, assault, fined $10.
George PETERSON, vagrancy; three months in Monroe county penitentiary.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS

John, son of Dennis and Elizabeth CAHILL, died Thursday, aged 15 years.
Sophia SUBR died Thursday at her home, No. 42 Rhine street, aged 76 years.
Alna Mary, infant daughter of Joseph and Columbia KLEINHANZ, died Thursday at the family residence in Gates.
Fred S., the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney S. MARVIN, of No. 1?0 West Main street, died Thursday at Charlotte.
Edwin A., youngest son of Alfred J. And Libbie E. MASTERS, died at the family residence, No. 13 Avondale park, aged 20 years.

Louise WINNIFRED, infant daughter of George and Hattie REICHERT, died yesterday at No. 22 Magne street, aged 1 year and 10 months .John R. BUELL, at one time a well-known resident of this city, died Thursday at his home in Geneva. The interment will be at Mt. Hope cemetery, in this city, Monday.

Maggie, daughter of Matthew and A??? COSGROVE, died yesterday at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Bert SCHAFFER, No. 220 Glenwood avenue, aged 20 years. The deceased left a father, six sisters and three brothers.
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WYOMING

Mrs. Helen B. BULLARD died at her home in Buffalo on the 1st and was buried at Perry on the 3d. Her age was 88 years. She had resided in Perry for over half a century and was the oldest member of the Presbyterian Church of the village.
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ONTARIO

James S. WHITAKER, of Penn Yan, and Miss Sarah J. VAN GELDER, of Flint, were married at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. H. HARRIS, of Phelps, Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. H. BALLON, of Geneva, officiated.

A fine 100 foot McKINLEY and HOBART pole was raised a few days since near the home of Frank LORD, near the cape at Phelps. Speeches were made by different ones and a very pleasant time was experienced. Refreshments were served by the ladies.

The fall term of the Victor union free school begins on Tuesday, September 8th, with Professor George R. WICKER as principal. The remainder of the faculty will be Miss Sara M. HARRINGTON, Miss Hannah BLAKE, Mrs. George R. WICKER, Miss May COLLINS and Miss Gertrude B. DOUGLASS.

Benjamin SHEPPARD, 79 years of age, a highly esteemed and prominent farmer living on Maryland street, Phelps, was stricken with paralysis last Tuesday morning while seated at the breakfast table. His condition has grown worse and at the present time he is not expected to live from day to day.

The 22-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. BULL, of Canandaigua, came near being stung to death by bees while the family were visiting in the country. The youngster, while playing about the hives, incensed the vicious little insects in some way and when his frightened and agonized screams called some of the family to his aid he was literally covered with bees, which stung him terribly. Over 100 stingers were extracted from the skin on his arms, hands, face and body. For a time his life was despaired of, but by applications of soothing washes and administration of proper remedies he was kept alive till the effects of the poison had subsided.
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GENESEE

The marriage of Albert JEWELL and Miss Emma SHERMAN, of Alexander, took place Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen JEWELL, the parents of the groom, rev. A. R. TAYLOR, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. WHITESIDE, of Batavia, have decided to end their domestic relations by separating by mutual consent. Mr. and Mrs. WHITESIDE were married by the Rev. Thomas CAR?IN? On the evening of November 11, 1895. Mr. WHITESIDE has been the local agent of the Standard Oil Company, but on Thursday the agency was transferred to W. W. BUXTON, of Batavia.

Drs. LeSEUR and GIFFORD, who were ordered to examine Rev. E. E. ADAMS of North Darien, went to that place on Thursday afternoon and made the examination. Yesterday morning the physicians notified Judge NORTH that they found Mr. ADAMS to be of unsound mind. The judge accordingly ordered him committed to the State Homeopathic Hospital for the Insane at Middletown.
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ORLEANS

A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd, at West Kendall, when Ethel M., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram ACKER, was married to John MacDONALD, of Brockport. At exactly 2 o'clock, the ceremony was performed beneath a canopy of evergreens and cut flowers. Rev. Loren STILES, of Brockport, officiated. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a gown of white silk and carried a large bouquet of white roses. The maid of honor, Miss Minnie WHITEHOUSE, wore light blue and carried yellow roses. After the ceremony dinner was served to about one hundred guests.
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SENECA

The marriage of Miss Eliza May HOWE, of Skaneateles, and Fred KUNEY, of Waterloo, occurred on Thursday evening. The ceremony was performed by County Judge RICHARDSON at his chambers in Waterloo.

County Judge RICHARDSON held surrogate's court in Waterloo on Tuesday. The will of the late Mrs. Nancy B. AIKENS was admitted to probate. Her property is left to her son, Frank A. AIKENS, and her two granddaughters, Nancy and Mary AIKENS, daughters of James AIKENS, a deceased son.
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CATTARAUGUS

Dr. J. D. MALOY and Mrs. Edward J. RYAN, of Olean, were married Thursday by Rev. Father HAIRE.

J. C. CASWELL, for a number of years connected with the Olean telephone and ?ater superintendent of construction for the New York & Pennsylvania Telephone Co., died yesterday, aged 56 years. He leaves a wife and two children.
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WAYNE

What came near proving to be a fatal accident happened at West Walworth last Thursday evening. Wendall HARTER is in the employ of M. S. MAIN & Son, who run a large evaporator. Messrs. MAIN and HARTER were elevating slices to the kiln above. The elevator is a home-made one, the kiln that is used in nearly all dry houses. Two bushels had been taken off and as HARTER stooped when the elevator started on a downward trip, the large rope had slipped off the large pulley wheel, which was unnoticed by the men allowing it to descend. The elevator struck the floor below and started to ascend; as it did so the slack rope commenced to rewind around the windlass, causing the shaft to be lifted out of its resting place and allowing the fast revolving pulley to fly off the shafting striking Mr. HARTER in the chest and one of the forks cutting a gash in his forehead over his right eye about two and one-half inches long, and another in his lip, throwing him about six feet against the side of the building, where he lay stunned for a few minutes. Medical aid was summoned. It was a very narrow escape. If he had been standing six inches closer it would have killed him, as one of the forks would have pierced his skull.
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SUED FOR A MEAT BILL

John DESMOND has commenced two actions in behalf of Louis C. TOUSEY for a meat bill, one against Frank W. HAWLEY and the other against his wife. Estelle HAWLEY. Mr. HAWLEY is well-known as the owner of the Pittsford farms. He is also interested in the great Niagara electric power venture. TOUSEY'S claim against him is for meat furnished to him at his country residence. The bill for goods delivered amounts to something over $800.
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EVIDENCE IN A DIVORCE CASE

Evidence was taken yesterday morning before Judge WERNER in the divorce case of Mary T. SULLIVAN against Michael SULLIVAN. The co-respondent named is Mrs. Emily KREGER. The SULLIVANS were married at West Bloomfield in 1878. Three years ago, Mrs. SULLIVAN affirms, her husband deserted her. She has since obtained a livelihood by keeping a boarding house. The husband did not appear.
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DIED

CAHILL - In this city, Thursday, September 3, 1896, John, son of Dennis and Elizabeth CAHILL, aged 15 years.
--Funeral from 115 Mt. Hope avenue Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

MASTERS - At the family residence, No. 13 Avondale park, Edwin A., youngest son of Alfred J. and Libbie E. MASTERS, in the 20th year of his age. Funeral private.
Sept. 6, 1896

HORRIBLE DEATH ON THE RAIL

Geneva, N. Y., Sept. 5 - Charles DeWITT, a boy 15 years of age, was instantly killed this afternoon at 5:30 o'clock by being run over by a train. DeWITT was an employe of the Phillips & Clark Stove Works, and had just drawn his week's wages and was returning to his home on the Lake road by walking down the New York Central tracks. He stopped to watch a Fall Brook train pass when he was struck by a switching train which was backing up. The boy evidently was so absorbed by watching the other train that he did not notice the approach of the switch train. When picked up he was dead. His head was completely severed from the body and both arms were badly crushed. Chief of Police KANE, upon being notified, immediately went to the scene of the accident and took the remains to Borgman's morgue.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS

David BUSH died at his late residence, No. 83 Lewis street, aged 33 years.

David Bush died Saturday at his late residence, No. 83 Lewis street, aged 33 years.

Curtiss D. DILLOTSON died yesterday at his home in Chili, aged 58 years. Deceased left a wife, three sons and one daughter.

George W. LINCOLN died Saturday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Hamilton BAXTER, No. 33 Rundle park, aged 82 years.

William Earl, son of William and Mina SEILER, died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 33 Jefferson avenue, aged 1 year.

The death of George W. LINCOLN occurred yesterday at the home of his son-in-law, Hamilton BAXTER, No. 33 Rundell park, aged 78 years.

May Winifred, infant daughter of George and Hattie REICHERT, died Friday at the family residence, No. 22 Magne street, aged one year and ten months.

Mrs. Paulina HENKO died at the City Hospital Friday, aged 62 years. She left one son, Paul HENKO, and one daughter, Mrs. Milton S. BAXTER, both of Rochester.

Mrs. Olittia LAPE, aged 81 years and 10 months, died yesterday at the home of Joseph OCHS, No. 30 Orchard street. Deceased left one son, Joseph LAPE, of Batavia.
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THE SALE HELD OPEN

The sale of ten shares of stock in the Standard Brewing Company, which was to have taken place yesterday morning to satisfy a claim of the Commercial Bank against J. Edmund BURROUGHS, has been held open until next Wednesday morning. The stock was given the bank as collateral security for a $300 note.
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PURELY PERSONAL

Mrs. F. S. LES?RITZ and daughter, Ray Estelle, have returned home from Europe.

Miss Agnes BA??ER, of Buffalo, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wilbur J. CLINE, of Rutger street.

Henry PEASE, of Cape Vincent, N. Y., is visiting his sister, Mrs. C. A. DAKE, of No. 26 Upton park.

Miss Louise PLANT, of No. 16 Skuse park, is spending a few weeks with Miss Minnie LEAHY, of Buffalo.

Miss Jennie THOMPSON and Miss Frankie PAGE has gone to Toronto to spend a week at the exposition.

Mrs. H. DEMP?ER left last Wednesday evening on the summer Bon Voyage for Toronto, Canada, to visit relatives.

Oscar J. KATZ, wife and daughter Vera, of No. 60 Manhattan street, have returned from a six week trip in the West.

Mr. and Mrs. George W. OLIVER, of No. 70 Marshall street, have returned from an extended vacation trip through Canada.

Mr. and Mrs. ? B. CLINE, Mrs. C. M. MILLS, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. CLINE and daughter, of Rutger street, have returned from Maple Beach, Conesus lake.

W. A. WILFORD, left last evening for New York, and will sail on Saturday by the Etruria for a brief visit to his native place, Longford, Coventry, England.

Miss Minnie LEAHY, of Buffalo, formerly of Rochester, has returned home after spending a few weeks with relatives and friends in Rochester and Syracuse.

Detective W. H. KEENAN, wife and child, of Jersey City, are the guests of the special officer in the district attorney's office, V. G. MU??, at No. 155 Jefferson avenue.

Mrs. Lewis H. HAMPTON and daughter May, who have been visiting Mrs. Frederick L. HENGHES at her cottage on Beach avenue, Charlotte have returned to their home in Brooklyn.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. STUART, of New York city, who have been spending the summer with M. ? STUART'S parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. THOMPSON, of Alexander street, returned home yesterday.
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DIED

LINCOLN - In this city, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Hamilton BAXTER, 33 Rundel park, George W. LINCOLN, in the 82d year of his age.
-Funeral Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from 33 Rundel park.

BUSH - In this city, at his late residence, 83 Lewis street, David BUSH, aged 33 years.
-Funeral from the house Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and from St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock.

MASTERS - At the family residence, No. 13 Avondale park, Edwin A., youngest son of Alfred J. and Libbie E. MASTERS, in the 20th year of his age.
-Funeral from the house Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Sept 7, 1896
STANTON - Maria, wife of George STANTON, at her late residence in Irondequoit, Saturday, Sept. 5, aged 51 years
-The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 P. M., from North street Methodist church.

BUELL - September 4, 1896, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. S. G. McKANE, of Geneva, John K. BUELL, formerly of this city.
-The remains will arrive to-day, Sept. 7th, on the 1:50 tram, N. Y. C. road, for interment in Mt. Hope.

LINCOLN - In this city, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Hamilton BAXTER, 33 Rundel park, George W. LINCOLN, in the 82d year of his age.
-Funeral Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from 33 Rundel park.

STOWELL - At the family residence, No. 29 Atkinson street, Sunday, Sept. 6, Anna J., eldest daughter of Henrietta F. and the late Thomas P. STOWELL. - Funeral private.

LAYS - In this city, Sunday, September 6, 1896, at the home of his parents, North Clinton street and Earl park, James P. LAYS, aged 30 years and 18 days.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Maria, wife of George STANTON, died Saturday in Irondequoit, aged 51 years.

Anna J., eldest daughter of Henrietta F. and the late Thomas P. STOWELL, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 29 Atkinson street.

John H. BUELL, formerly of this city, died last Friday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. S. G. McKANE, No. 37 High street, Geneva. The remains will be brought to this city to-day for burial at Mt. Hope.

James P. LAYS died yesterday at the home of his parents, corner North Clinton street and Earl park, aged 30 years. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers, Edward, Charles and John LAYS, and one sister, Mrs. B. VANDY.

Charles S. KERN, aged 33 years, died Saturday evening at the City Hospital, from the effects of an operation. The remains were taken to his late residence, No. 48 Catherine street. Deceased was a member of Glenwood tent, K. O. T. M.
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PURELY PERSONAL

Mrs. A. V. WENGLEIN, of No. 287 West Maple street, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. SCHLAGETER, of Buffalo.

Mrs. Joseph MILNER, of No. 85 ½ Saratoga avenue has returned from a five week's visit to relatives in Newark, N. J.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles HATCH, of Norfolk, Va., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry HATCH, of No. 108 Hamilton place.
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A HANDSOME INSTRUMENT

George BEISHIME, of the BEISHIME brothers, trombone soloists and members of the Genesee Falls Band, has just received a valuable gold and embossed trombone, which is considered to be the handsomest instrument of its kind ever seen in Rochester.
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The death of Mrs. Emma Eliza PALMER, widow of the late Henry PALMER, occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry B. LYON, in Albion, Saturday afternoon. She was 88 years of age. Her father was the late Rev. Barrick BECKWITH, a Baptist minister, who also died at Albion some years ago. Only one son, Charles PALMER, and one daughter, Mrs. H. B. LYON, survive her; also one brother, W. W. BECKWITH, of Albion. Mr. PALMER was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and had lived in Albion fifty-five years, having been born in Connecticut.
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CAYUGA

The death of Miss Hattie SAYRE, of Victory, occurred at the residence of her mother, Mrs. W. A. SAYRE, on Friday afternoon, at the age of fifty years. Funeral services were held yesterday and were conducted by Rev. Mr. WILLIAMS, pastor of the Methodist Church, of that place.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Sept 8, 1896
 
LAKE STEAMER GOES OVER NIAGARA FALLS
 
The Famous Michigan and Her Cargo of Living Animals
Was An Awful Plunge
An Interesting and Remarkable Event That Occurred
at the Falls Just Sixty-nine Years Ago To-day-
Went Over the Precipice
 
Niagara Falls, Sept. 7 - It will be sixty-nine years ago to-morrow since the famous steamer Michigan was sent over the falls of Niagara with her cargo of living animals. From New York, Rochester, Syracuse and other places in the state the people flocked in good sized crowds, considering the transportation facilities of those days to see the steamer make the awful plunge laden with her living freight. As compared with the population of to-day and then, few things in recent years have drawn such excited gatherings to the falls. The promoters of the project may well be said to have been the pioneers in advertising sensational incidents for the Niagara locality, and it is not strange that others have since followed in their footsteps. The thrilling incident of sixty-nine years ago was most forcibly recalled to the correspondent of the Democrat and Chronicle to-day by discovering one of the small handbills used to advertise the affair in the hands of one of the oldest of the residents of Niagara Falls, it having been most carefully preserved. It is probably the only bill of its kind in existence. Its text, is heavy black type, is as follows:
                                  "THE PIRATE MICHIGAN,
With a cargo of ferocious animals, will pass the Great Rapids and Falls of
                                          NIAGARA,
8th of September, 1827, at 3 o'clock.
     "The first passage of a vessel of the largest class which sails on Erie and the upper lakes, through the great rapids, and over the stupendous precipice at Niagara Falls, it is proposed to effect, on the 8th of September next.
     "The Michigan has long braved the billows of Erie with success, as a merchant vessel; but having been condemned by her owners as unfit to sail longer proudly 'above,' her present proprietors, together with several public spirited friends, have appointed her to convey a cargo of living animals of the forests, which surround the upper lakes, through the white tossing and the deep rolling rapids of the Niagara, and down its grand precipice into the basin 'below.'
     "The greatest exertions are being made to procure animals of the most ferocious kind, such as panthers, wild cats, bears, and wolves; but in lieu of some of these, which it may be impossible to obtain, a few vicious or worthless dogs, such as may possess considerable strength and activity, and perhaps a few of the lesser animals, will be added to and compose the cargo.
     "Captain James ROUGH, of Black Rock, the oldest navigator of the upper lakes, has generously volunteered his services to manage this enterprise, in which he will be seconded by Mr. Levi ALLEN, mate of the steamboat Niagara -- the public may rest assured that they will select none but capable assistants. The manager will proceed seasonably with experiments to ascertain the most practicable and eligible point from which to detach the Michigan for the rapids.
     "It is intended to have the Michigan fitted up in the style in which she is to make her splendid but perilous descent at Black Rock, where she now lies. She will be dressed as a pirate; besides her menagerie of wild animals, and probably some tame ones, it is proposed to place a crew (in effigy) at proper stations on board. The animals will be caged or otherwise secured and placed on board the condemned vessel on the morning of the '7th, at the ferry, where the curious can examine her cargo during the day at a trifling expense. On the morning of the 8th the Michigan will be towed from her position at Black Rock, to the foot of Navy Island by the steamboat Chippewa, from whence she will be conducted by the manager to her last moorings. Passage can be obtained in the Michigan from Black Rock to Navy Island at half a dollar each.
     "Should the vessel take her course through the deepest of the rapids it is confidently believed that she will reach the horse shoe unbroken; if so she will perform her voyage to the water of the gulf basin beneath, which is of great depth and buoyancy entire, but what her fate may be the trial will decide. Should the animals be young and hardy, and possessed of great muscular powers, and joining their fate with that of the vessel, remain on board until she reaches the waters below, there is great probability that many of them will have performed the terrible jaunt unhurt.
     "Such as may survive and be retaken will be sent to the museums in New York and Montreal, and some perhaps to London.
     "It may be proper to observe that several steamboats are expected to be in readiness at Buffalo, together with numerous coaches, for the conveyance of passengers down, on the morning of the 8th. Coaches will leave Buffalo at 3 o'clock on the afternoon of the 7th, for the Falls on both sides of the river, for the convenience of those who may be desirous of securing accommodations at the Falls on the 8th. Ample means for the conveyance of visitors will be provided at Tonawanda, at Lockport, at Lewiston, at Queenston and at Fort George to either side.
     "As no probable estimate can now be made of the numbers which the proposed exhibition may bring together, great disappointments, regarding the extent of our accommodations, may possibly be anticipated by some; in respect to which we beg leave to assure our respective friends and the public in general, that, in addition to our own, which are large, (and will on the occasion be furnished to the utmost limits) there are other public houses, besides many private ones, at which comfortable entertainment may be had, for all who may visit the Falls on the present occasion, an occasion which will for its novelty and the remarkable spectacle it will present, be unequalled in the annals of internal navigation."
     This bill is signed by P. WHITNEY, keeper of Eagle hotel, United States Falls, August 2, 1827, and by William FORSYTH and John BROWN, keepers of the Ontario house and pavilion, Canada Falls.
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A NARROW ESCAPE
 
Mrs. Louis Young of This City Nearly Drowned in The Niagara
 
Mrs. Louis YOUNG, the wife of Louis YOUNG, proprietor of the well-known oyster house on Front street, while on a pleasure excursion on the Niagara river on Sunday afternoon, narrowly escaped death by drowning. Mrs. YOUNG left her home at No. 19 North Fitzhugh street, Saturday afternoon for a trip to Buffalo, where she expected to visit a number of friends and in company with them go over to the Dominion and attend the fair at Toronto, which opened this week. Arriving at Buffalo Mrs. YOUNG went at once to the home of her friend, Mrs. Everett CLARK, of No. 496 Niagara street.
     On Sunday morning Mrs. EVERETT's husband planned an excursion for the day on the river. It was raining when the boat, the Thomas Carter, left the dock with a party of ten persons and the crew of the boat, consisting of ten men on board. The steamer was a small one, some thirty feet in length, and had a capacity of about twenty-five persons. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon the rain ceased and a portion of the party sat outside on the deck while Mrs. YOUNG and two others sat inside the cabin.
     The boat had just cleared Elmwood Beach and was off Hickory reef when it capsized. The Buffalo Express says:
     "The boat was upset with scarcely a second's warning. It had toppled over almost before any of those on board knew what had happened. Those in the boxed-up cabin passed almost a lifetime. A Mr. CLARKE, who was nearest the cabin door, jumped and pulled it open. The boat was bottom side up when he cleared the cabin door. Mrs. CLARKE and Mrs. YOUNG had followed blindly after him and all three managed to get from under the deck and out into the clear water. When those three made the rush for the door WILSON smashed in the window on the port side with his hand, crawled through and pulled Mrs. YOUNG after him. A young woman was probably drowned in the cabin. None saw her get out and she was forgotten in the excitement immediately following the capsizing.
     "Those on deck had a better chance for life. As soon as the boat began to roll over, a man, who was in the stern, rushed along the rising side to try to balance her. The next instant he found himself floundering in the water, but clear of the boat, Mr. CARTER saved Mrs. FARTHING, who was just sinking off from the bow of the boat. Mr. PRESCOTT, who was also in the stern, managed to get clear of the boat instantly and then he set about to rescue the women who were floundering about helplessly. He caught Mrs. CLARKE and Mrs. YOUNG and helped them on to the rowboat which was tied to the stern of the larger vessel. The yacht was settling and as the painter was short the rowboat was slowly being pulled under, too. Mr. PRESCOTT whipped out his knife and began sawing the rope, while the two women clung to the sides of the small boat. It seemed ages before the stout painter was severed, but the knife got through the thick rope at last.
     "Then more of the luckless party came down upon the rowboat and it, too, was swamped. A frantic cry arose from the lips of several of the terror-stricken ones as this last refuge seemed about to disappear.
     "Then the crew and one or two of the party who were still clinging to the yacht shouted to the rest that it had stopped sinking. Those who could swim brought the helpless ones on the rowboat to the yacht, where they had a better chance to hang on.
     "Suddenly one of the party noticed FARTHING splashing about in the water quite a distance from the boat. He was battling with the swift current and was making some progress towards the yacht when he suddenly disappeared beneath the water. He was not seen again by any one." 
     The accident happened at 5 o'clock, and the party was finally rescued from the water by the crew of the yacht Lillian. Mrs. YOUNG was taken ashore by the yacht with the rest of the rescued, but two of the excursionists, W. G. FARTHING and a young woman named GILBERT were drowned. Mrs. YOUNG was placed in the care of a physician and will be able to resume her trip in a few days. The casualty shocked her nervous system considerably, but beyond that she is uninjured.
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HAD HEART TROUBLE
 
An Ambulance Called to Assist Pearl Harlow to Her Home
 
Pearl HARLOW is a mulatto woman with a heart which troubles her somewhat. Yesterday she drank some, and it seems that the liquor she imbibed affected her heart. About 9:30 last night the woman fell to the sidewalk near the corner of State and Mufword streets and was thought to be dead.
     Somebody sent for the ambulance of St. Mary's Hospital, and it responded to the call under charge of Dr. LANE. The woman was taken to her home, No. 22 Oak street, where she was attended by Dr. BARRON. Her condition is not serious.
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PURELY PERSONAL
 
--Mill Aletta E. DOTTERER is spending her vacation in Toronto, Ont., Canada.
 
--Miss Bertha B. MEYER, of Philadelphia, formerly of this city, is in the city visiting her brothers and sisters.
 
--Mr. and Mrs. F. E. SMEDLEY, of South Clinton street, have returned to the city. Mr. SMEDLEY leaves for New York on Thursday.
 
--Miss Martha WELCH, of No. 691 North St. Paul street, has returned home after spending the summer with her brother at Meriden, Conn.
 
--Mrs. William M. PURCELL, of No. 22 Gregory street, left this afternoon on the Empire State Express for an extended trip through the East.
 
--Thomas W. OSBURN and family of New York, are visiting at the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BODDY, of No. 7 Hawthorn street.
 
--Miss Catherine A. ANGELL has returned to New York for a few months in order to finish her course in elocution and Delsarte under the instruction of Miss SWAYZE, the noted Shakespearian student.
 
--Engineers Herbert E. BAILEY, of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railroad, and Lewis SMITH and W. L. PHILLIPS, of the New York Central, with Frank BRIGHAM of the railway mail service, left yesterday for a two weeks fishing and outing trip in the Adirondacks.
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CHICAGO WOMAN INJURED
 
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph SCHLICK, of No. 94 Chestnut street, and Mrs. SCHLICK's sister, Mrs. J. HERTING, of Chicago, were riding their bicycles east on Spring street last evening at 10 o'clock. At the corner of Plymouth avenue, Mrs. HERTING, who was some distance behind her companions, turned out for a carriage driven by E. C. MEYER, a lumberman, who was returning from South park, and fell from her wheel to the asphalt pavement. She appeared to be seriously injured, and was taken to Mr. SCHLICK's home. Dr. Frederick ZIMMER, of Monroe avenue, was called and he found Mrs. HERTING's injuries to consist of a sprained ankle. Neither Mr. MEYER or Mrs. HERTING was directly to blame for the accident.
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IS RAPIDLY CONVALESCING
 
Charles WEAVER, of Hose 5, who was thrown from a fire wagon while running to a fire last Saturday morning is rapidly convalescing at the City Hospital. His injuries consist of a colles fracture of the left arm and an external scalp wound.
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NINTH WARD MEETING
 
The Ninth Ward McKinley and Hobart Club will hold a meeting Thursday evening in the wigwam on Montrose, near Frank street. The drill corps will have a practice drill and uniforms will be selected for the company.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--John SILBERT, aged 56 years, died Sunday at No. 462 Clifford street.
 
--Christian BIN, aged 71 years, died Sunday at his residence, No. 38 Frederick park.
 
--Mrs. Thomas RODEN died yesterday morning at her home, No. 163 Orchard street, aged 58 years.
 
--John WIEBERT died at his home, No. 462 Clifford street, yesterday morning, aged 55 years and 11 months.
 
--Floyd LeGrande CHAPIN, aged 18 years, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 8 College avenue.
 
--Arthur CLARE, infant son of George and Jennie CLARE, died Sunday night at the family residence, No. 5 Lind street.
 
--George B. SHERMAN, general manager of the Red, White and Midland fast freight lines, died at his home in Buffalo yesterday morning.
 
--Joseph Darsey HAYES, infant son of Edward and Elizabeth HAYES, died Sunday night at the family residence, No. 7 Edinburgh street.
 
--Stanislaua, infant daughter of Peter and Pailine KONEFAT, died Saturday at the family residence, No. 23 Kosciusko avenue, aged 1 year.
 
--Mary, daughter of Hugh and Mary DORSEY, died yesterday at the residence of John HALL, No. 57 Bronson avenue, aged 17 years 6 months.
 
--Sarah A. GARDNER, aged 60 years, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 138 Woodward avenue. The remains will be taken to Dryden for burial.
 
--Mrs. John TUBBS, aged 53 years, died yesterday at her late home, No. 54 Cortland street. Besides her husband, two daughters and one son survive her.
 
--Paulina, wife of Anthony OFFNER, died at the family residence, No. 298 Jay street, yesterday morning, aged 49 years. She leaves besides her husband, two sons and three daughters.
 
--Margaret, widow of John RODEN, died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 163 Orchard street, aged 57 years. She is survived by three sons and two daughters.
 
--Margaret, widow of John E. BURMINGHAM, died yesterday morning at her home, No. 80 Frost avenue, aged 48 years. The deceased left four sons, Frank, William, Charles and Michael, three daughters, Mary, Laura and Nellie.
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--Miss Jessie HAMILTON, of Pittsburg, Pa., is spending several weeks with Mrs. W. H. DUTTON, No. 310 Troup street.
 
--Miss Minnie DAWE, of No. 60 Fulton avenue, has just returned from a week's vacation from Eagle Point, Conesus lake.
 
--Miss Belle DENNINGS, of No. 6 Pearl street, has just returned from a two weeks' vacation at Niagara Falls.
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DIED
 
STANTON - Maria, wife of George STANTON, at her late residence in Irondequoit, Saturday, Sept. 5, aged 51 years.
-The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 P. M., from North street Methodist church.
 
STOWELL - At the family residence, No. 29 Atkinson street, Sunday, Sept. 5, Anna J. eldest daughter of Henrietta F. and the late Thomas P. STOWELL.
-Funeral private.
 
LAYS - In this city, Sunday, September 6, 1896, at the home of his parents, North Clinton street and Earl park, James P. LAYS, aged 30 years and 18 days.
-Funeral from the house Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 
CHAPIN - On Monday morning, September 7, 1896, at the family residence, 8 College avenue, in this city, Floyd Le Grande, aged 18 years, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin P. CHAPIN, departed this life, after a long illness.
-Funeral Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock. Burial at Binghamton.
 
GARDNER - At the family residence, 138 Woodward avenue, September 7, 1896, Mrs. Sarah A. GARDNER, aged 60 years.
-Interment at Dryden, N. Y., September 8th.
 
DORSEY - At the residence of John HALL, 57 Bronson avenue, Mary DORSEY, daughter of Mary and Hugh DORSEY, aged 17 years and 6 months.
-Funeral Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from the church of the Immaculate Conception.
 
BIRMINGHAM - In this city yesterday, at the family residence, No. 80 First avenue, Margaret, widow of the late John C. BIRMINGHAM.
-Funeral will be from the house to-morrow, Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, and at 9 o'clock from the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
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THE STRANGE DEATH OF JAMES LAYS
 
Coroner Kleindienst Has Ordered an Investigation Made.
Body To Be Examined
There is a Rumor That the Man Was Poisoned and to
Exonerate Herself, Mrs. Lays Wants an Autopsy.
 
Yesterday morning the papers had the following simple funeral notice:
     LAYS - In this city, Sunday, September 6, 1896, at the home of his parents, North Clinton street and Earl park, James P. LAYS, aged 30 years and 18 days.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
     The news of the death of Mr. LAYS had scarcely reached the public when the telephone bell in the office of Coroner KLEINDIENST was ringing and he was asked to make an investigation of the death of Mr. LAYS. The investigation is asked for by the wife of the deceased, and it is possible that there may be some interesting developments.
     When the call came yesterday morning Coroner KLEINDIENST was busy investigating the drowning of Henry BETH of No. 722 South Clinton street, and could not give the case immediate attention. As soon as he was at liberty the coroner went to the house of George M. SCHWARTZ, of No. 883 North Clinton street. He found the wife of the late Mr. LAYS to be the daughter of ex-Game Protector SCHWARTZ. Mrs. LAYS is a sweet little woman and seemed completely prostrated at the death of her husband.
     From her the coroner learned that there were some incidents of the sickness and subsequent death of Mr. LAYS that were somewhat out of the ordinary. Mrs. LAYS said that her husband had been forcibly taken from their home at No. 17 Hayward park by his parents, and that all her remonstrances were without avail. When she wanted to visit his bedside, she had been turned away by her husband's parents, and was not allowed to see him until after he was dead.
     Mrs. LAYS said that it had been hinted to her by several persons that she had poisoned her husband, and was trying to get him out of the way in order to get the $1,500 life insurance that he was carrying. This she indignantly denied, and to prove her innocence and to show that she had been unjustly and harshly treated by the parents of her husband, she demanded an investigation. Before leaving, the following affidavit was made by Mrs. LAYS. It is now in the possession of Coroner KLEINDIENST:
     "Elizabeth LAYS, being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is the lawful wedded wife of the late James P. LAYS, that until the night of September 2d they lived at No. 17 Hayward park; that for several months he has complained of being ill and that on the day of August 26th he came home from his shop and said he was too weak to work; he then secured medical aid from Drs. HENCKELL and BENFORD. On the morning of September 3d the family of her husband, J. P. LAYS, came to my house and by force took him to their residence, No. 916 North Clinton street, and after said removal from my home they have refused me admittance to their home for the purpose of seeing my husband. It has further been intimated to me by divers persons that Mr. LAYS's death was the result of slow poisoning. I am dissatisfied with the certificate given by the attending physician and demand an autopsy and a full investigation regarding the death of my late husband, James P. LAYS.
     "(Signed)              Elizabeth B. LAYS.
     "Subscribed and sworn before me this 7th day of ______1896.
       "(Signed)                Henry KLEINDIENST, Coroner."
     Four years ago, Elizabeth SCHWARTZ and James P. LAYS were married. Mr. LAYS was a contractor and for some time things went smoothly. For about a year he has been ailing, but it was not until a fort-night ago that he gave up and took to his bed. Dr. BEDFORD was called in, and later Dr. HENCKELL was summoned to the bedside. The parents of the sick man visited him daily, the result of their calls being, according to the statement of Mrs. LAYS the dismissed of the two physicians and Dr. Henry KOCH, of No. 19 Clinton place was called in.
     The relatives of the sick man alleged that Mrs. LAYS did not follow the directions of the new physician, and that as a consequence he would be better off with them. Mrs. LAYS does not hesitate to say that they insinuated that she was responsible for the condition of her husband. They said that instead of preserving certain things to be viewed and tested by the physician, she destroyed them. Thereupon, she says, they came to the house one day and demanded that he should be taken away from the house. She refused, but notwithstanding all her entreaties and declarations that they would not be able to remove him without serious consequences, they carried him away, taking him to the home of his father at No. 916 North Clinton street. Here he died only three days later.
     After securing the affidavit, Coroner KLEINDIENST visited the home of Charles LAYS, a grocer, living at No. 916 North Clinton street. Mr. LAYS is the father of the dead man. The coroner stated his intention of having the body removed to the morgue for the purpose of conducting an autopsy. The relatives requested that the autopsy should be held at the house, Coroner KLEINDIENST accordingly granted their request and this morning under the direction of the coroner, Dr. ANDREWS will perform the autopsy.
     The family of Charles LAYS is very reticent on the subject, but they show however, that they have suspicions. Their removal of the sick man from the care of his wife indicates that they considered that he was not receiving proper treatment. They say very little and are not inclined to discuss their action in the matter. It is intimated that their action was the result of jealousy, and that they did not like the wife's actions towards a certain young man, a friend of the deceased.
     Until about four months ago LAYS held a life insurance of $500. At that time he increased his policy by $1,000. The rumor has come to the ears of Mrs. LAYS that she was guilty of poisoning her husband in order to get possession of the insurance money. The young man of course has his place in the alleged conspiracy. Mrs. LAYS is inclined to treat all these statements with a quiet disdain, but her demand for an investigation is said to be to exonerate herself.
     It will be noticed that in the death notice which appeared in the paper no mention is made of the wife of the dead man. Her name is omitted from the list of surviving relatives. Whether this omission is intentional or not is a matter of conjecture, Mrs. LAYS appears nearly broken-hearted at the alleged treatment she has received at the hands of her husband's parents and declares that she will have fair treatment and show that all the suspicions that were directed towards her were without any matter of foundation.
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THEIR SILVER WEDDING
 
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Servis Celebrated Their Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
 
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. SERVIS entertained one hundred and fifty of their friends last evening at their residence, No. 1_0 Fulton avenue, the occasion being the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage.
     It was one of the most charming silver weddings of the season. Those who assisted Mr. and Mrs. SERVIS in receiving their guests were Mr. and Mrs. _. F. SERVIS, Miss Martha WALTZ and a son, Edwin E. SERVIS. The parlors were beautifully decorated with potted plants, ferns and cut flowers. The tables in the dining hall were resplendent with candelabra and flowers. MEYHERING's orchestra rendered music. Among those present were the Hon. T. E. WHITE, School Commissioner John E. BROWN, Mr. and Mrs. Seymour SCOTT, of Lyons, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. HILLICKER, of Minneapolis, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Fred GUENKER, of New York, and W. O. RIDER, Cambridgeboro, Pa. Many handsome presents were received by the happy couple.
     Mr. and Mrs. SERVIS were married in 1871 in the town of Gates. Mrs. SERVIS's maiden name was Miss Frances M. THURSTON.
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FOUND IN CANAL
 
Accidental Drowning of Henry Beth on Sunday Morning
 
After three hours of hard work the body of Henry BETH, of No. 722 South Clinton street, was recovered from the canal by Coroner KLEINDIEST yesterday morning. The unfortunate man had been missing for a day and as it was unusual for him to be gone from home for any length of time the family suspected that something was wrong.
     At 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning, just as Detective McDONALD had seated himself at the police station, a young man came in hurriedly and reported that his father had been missing from home all day Sunday and that although they had looked all over for him, they were unable to learn his whereabouts. McDONALD made the following entry at the office:
     "Henry Beth, of No. 722 South Clinton street, has been missing since Sunday morning at 6 A. M., and his son thinks he fell in the canal in the rear of his house."
     Coroner KLEINDIENST was at once notified of the suspicions of the young man. The coroner went to the spot and looked the ground over carefully. Not far from the rear of the house was the canal and every member of the family seemed to be almost certain that Mr. BETH had fallen in while walking along the bank. There was the empty basket that the man had under his arm when he left the house lying quite close to the brink, and it looked as though it had been thrown down in a hurry, as it was lying on its side.
     The suspicions of the family were still further strengthened by some marks that seemed to indicate that the man had fallen into the water. It had but recently been raining, and the bank was as slippery as glass. The supposition was that while stooping down to pick up a piece of coal to put in his basket, BETH had slipped and gone splash into the water.
     Coroner KLEINDIENST unwound his lines and procuring a boat he engaged a couple of men and the hooks were lowered into the water. They worked on and on, but there seemed to be nothing but great masses of eel grass and weeds at the bottom of the canal. Several hooks were lost, but they persevered. About 11 o'clock their search was rewarded by bringing to the surface the body of the missing man. The remains were carried to the shore and then conveyed to the home of the unfortunate man. As the cause of death was so apparent Coroner KLEINDIENST granted a certificate of accidental death.
     Mr. BETH could not swim, but it was evident that he had made a strong and desperate struggle for life. His hands were clinched, and he had tried to divest himself of some of his clothing in order to paddle to the shore. Had he been able to swim at all it would not have been a difficult matter to get to the bank, as it was sloping at that point and it would have been easy to scramble out once having come to the bank.
     Mr. BETH is survived by a wife and one son, William BETH. He was 58 years of age. His father and brothers live in Victor. Mr. BETH had the reputation of being a conscientious, hard-working man, and as such had the entire respect of many acquaintances. He was last employed by W. F. SCROTH, a contractor on Mt. Hope avenue. Mr. BETH was a member of St. Boniface Church, and had lived in this city for twenty-five years. The funeral will be held on Wednesday.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed Sept 9, 1896
 
INQUEST ON THURSDAY
 
Coroner Kleindienst Will Investigate the Death of James Lays
 
At the autopsy conducted by Coroner's Physician ANDREW yesterday to inquire into the cause of death of James P. LAYS, whose strange death was commented upon yesterday, it was found that the man died from only natural causes. The rumors that had been circulated regarding the young wife of Mr. LAYS are thus seen to be without any manner of foundation.
     Coroner KLEINDIENST is determined to get at the bottom of the matter, and made a careful investigation of all the circumstances of the death of Mr. LAYS. He has accordingly decided to hold an inquest at the morgue Thursday night at 7:30.
     It will be remembered that Mr. LAYS died Sunday morning at the home of his parents, No. 916 North Clinton street. Until September 2d he lived with his wife, but at that time, Mrs. LAYS alleges, the parents of her husband came to the house and took him away by force. Rumors that she was responsible for her husband's condition came to her ears, and it was even intimated that Mr. LAYS was suffering from slow poisoning. It was to show that these statements were false that she asked for an investigation.
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JOHN C. ACKER
 
Death of One of Rochester's Oldest Citizens
 
John C. ACKER, an old resident printer of this city, died yesterday at the City Hospital after a short illness of gangrene and heart disease. Mr. ACKER was well and favorably known among a large acquaintance both of hearing and deaf mute people. He was born in the city of New York August 14, 1827; learned the printer's trade at the Deaf Mute Institute in that city, serving after his schooling in New Jersey for a brief period. He went to Geneva, N. Y., where his family moved and settled down there, working on the newspapers in that village. He came to Rochester about 1848, and worked on the old Advertiser and in the book and job departments of the various officers. About thirty years ago he went to work for E. R. ANDREWS and continued up to the time of his illness, about a month ago.
     He married Amanda ASHLEY in 1850. His wife died in 1890. The marriage ceremony was performed by the late Dr. SHAW in the old Brick Church and many of our old residents recall the unique ceremony, being about the first one of its kind at that time. He was a man of fine physique, seldom if ever sick and steady at his work and upright in his dealings with his fellowmen. He is survived by an only son, John H. ACKER, of this city, and a sister, Mrs. John GARDNER, of Geneva.
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STRUCK IN THE HEAD
 
Mrs. W. F. Walsh Knocked Down by the Thill of a Carriage
 
Mrs. W. F. WALSH, an aged woman, was quite seriously hurt yesterday forenoon while standing at the Four Corners waiting for a car. She had stepped back to allow one car to pass when the thill of a carriage which was approaching from behind, struck her in the back of the head, knocking her to the ground.
     Mrs. WALSH, her head bleeding from a bad scalp wound, was assisted to her feet by Officer CAZEAN. She was carried to Post's drug store, where she soon revived and was able to go to her home in the carriage which was the innocent cause of her hurt. The man who ran into her was profuse in his expressions of regret and did everything in his power to assist her.
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MONROE
 
Death of Captain Frederick C. Tapley - Fairport Fire Department Inspection
 
--A teachers' institute will be held in Association hall, Fairport, beginning the 28th instant, Welland HENDRICK, conductor, Miss EGGLESTON, primary work.
 
--The Fairport fire department are arranging for their annual inspection September 17th and a banquet to be given by the Protectives a week later, September 25th at their rooms.
 
--Captain Frederick C. TAPLEY, a former well-known citizen of Clarkson, died at his home in Potsdam, N. Y., yesterday morning. Before the late war he was in the regular army, doing service in the Rocky Mountains. At the breaking out of the war he went into the secret service department and remained in the employment of the government long after the close of the war and was considered one of the most skillful in the service. He leaves a widow residing in Potsdam and two children by a former wife, Clark and Winifred TAPLEY, residing in Clarkson.
 
--The Pittsford high school re-opened yesterday with a large attendance to begin the fall term. The school is well prepared for its work. The physical appearance is new and thoroughly equips the school for teaching the natural sciences experimentally. A valuable collection of geological specimens has been added to the cabinet. The faculty of the school is a strong one and the members are: Alvin A. LEWIS, A. B., principal; Mary DUGAN, receptress; Katherine L. GOMPH, instructor in Latin, German, biological science and natural history; Elizabeth O'GRADY, grammar department; Elizabeth N. BLODGETT, intermediate department, Elizabeth G. McGRAW, advanced primary; Myrtilla L. HEAVER, primary department. Mary DUGAN is librarian and Elizabeth G. McGRAW, teacher of vocal music.
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PURELY PERSONAL
 
--Miss Bertha BING has gone to New York for a few days' visit.
 
--Miss Kate POPPEN entertained several members of Ruth chapter, Tuesday.
 
--William MOONEY, of this city, is visiting his brother, Frank MOONEY, at Buffalo.
 
--Perley Dunn ALDRICH, of East avenue, has returned from his summer's vacation.
 
--Mr. and Mrs. C. EBERT, of Emmet street, have returned from their visit at the Toronto exposition.
 
--Miss Katherine FITZGERALD, of North street, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. M. TOCHNICHT, of Buffalo.
 
--Miss Fannie M. YOUNG, of No. 155 Tremont street, left Saturday for a three weeks' visit in New York.
 
--Miss Fannie PAVIERAY, of No. 68 Clinton street, will leave to-morrow to visit relatives in New York city.
 
--Mrs. Daniel PENNY and her daughter, Mrs. J. CONNEL, have returned from a three weeks' visit in Canada.
 
--Miss Katherine FALLS, of 14 Violetta street, has returned from her visit to Honeoye Falls and West Bloomfield.
 
--Miss Florence L. HOUSE, of No. 66 Oakman street, left for a ten days' visit with relatives at Syracuse and Lyons.
 
--Mrs. Julia Deyo KING and daughter, of Humstone, Iowa, are the guests of Mrs. Margaret KING, of Linden street.
 
--Mrs. J. E. WAGNER and son, of Campbell place, Gates, have returned from their visit in Atlantic City and Philadelphia.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--Joseph PICKUP died at No. 61 Mansion street Monday, aged 43 years.
 
--Margaret, widow of the late John RODEN, died yesterday at her home on Orchard street.
 
--Gertrude J., wife of Roy D. BUCK, died yesterday afternoon at No. 91 Englewood avenue, aged 26 years and 11 months.
 
--Ida, infant daughter of Edward and Sophia SPICKERMAN, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 137 North avenue, aged 7 months.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. Eleanor F. ROWLEY, who died in this city on Monday, took place yesterday afternoon. The interment was at East Avon.
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DAMAGE CASE ADJOURNED
 
John DENARGE, the Italian who was arrested Monday afternoon on the charge of assault in the second degree, in slashing John COSTELLO with a razor, was brought before Judge ERNST yesterday morning. COSTELLO was not able to appear in court, and the case was adjourned until the 12th instant.
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DIED
 
RODEN - September 7th, Margaret, widow of the late John RODEN, at her home, 163 Orchard street.
-Funeral Thursday from the house at 8:30 and from the Holy Apostle Church at 9 o'clock.
 
ACKER - At the City Hospital, September 8, 1896, John C. ACKER, aged 69 years.
-Funeral services will be held at Mt. Hope Chapel, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial private.
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PAROLED BY JUDGE ERNST
 
Herbert JONES was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer SPAHN on the charge of grand larceny in the second degree, in stealing ha_, flour and other articles valued at $225, from the Silver Live Stock Company, JONES was a member of the firm and it is stated that the trouble arose out of some business transaction with the other members of the firm. The man was paroled by Judge ERNST.
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WATERTOWN MAN ARRESTED
 
He is Wanted for Skipping a Board Bill
 
Detective LYNCH placed Hayes DICKINSON, an excursion agent, under arrest last night. DICKINSON is wanted in Watertown on the charge of skipping a board bill.
     The clerk in a Watertown hotel arrived in the city yesterday with a warrant in his possession charging DICKSON with defrauding them of a board bill amounting to $81.75. Detective LYNCH took the warrant and in about an hour had the man under arrest. He found DICKINSON at the New Osburn house. An officer is expected from Watertown this morning to take the prisoner to that place.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Thurs Sept 10, 1896
 
MULQUEEN IS IMPROVING
 
But Was Not Able to Appear Against His Assistant Yesterday
 
Joseph CORWITCH, who is charged with assault in the second degree in stabbing Maurice MULQUEEN, was brought before Judge ERNST yesterday morning. MULQUEEN is now at the Homeopathic Hospital and was unable to appear in court yesterday, so the case was adjourned until next Tuesday.
     MULQUEEN and the Italian were drinking in "The Mint," a saloon at the corner of Fro_t and Mumford streets, Tuesday night. Both men were standing at the bar when they got into a dispute. There were a few hot words when with an oath CORWITCH drew a pocket knife from his pocket and drove it into MULQUEEN's back. The cut was a deep one and MULQUEEN lost a large quantity of blood.
     CORWITCH was placed under arrest by Lieutenant ZIMMERMAN and Officers DRURY and M_NCIE. He was too drunk to give his name, and it was not until he awoke from his drunken stupor yesterday morning that the police were able to get anything out of him. MULQUEEN is improving steadily under excellent care.
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HIT WITH A WHIP
 
George BOYLE was arraigned before Judge ERNST yesterday morning on complaint of Matthew PETERS, on the charge of assault in the third degree. He was sentenced to pay a fine of $25 or serve twenty-five days in the work house. He could not pay the money and was sent up. Both men are cartmen and Matthew PETERS, the complainant, said that BOYLE struck him over the neck with a heavy whip.
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RESCUED BY THE PASTOR
 
A Small Boy Drawn From the Canal by the Rev. R. C. GRAMES
 
A 13-year-old boy was precipitated into the water of the canal yesterday forenoon while standing near Exchange street swing bridge. The lad was standing just under the elevated bridge and the tow-line from a passing boat caught him around the neck and in a twinkling he was jerked off his feet and over the railing into the canal.
     Rev. R. C. GRAMES, pastor of Hedding Church, saw the accident and ran to the help of the boy. He jumped into the water and amid the shouts of the bystanders, paddled to the bank with the boy in his arms. The lad, who refused to give his name, was drawn out more dead than alive. He was taken to Hess's tobacco factory, where he dried his clothes and went on his way rejoicing.
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MARRIED
 
SAUER - MILLER - Wednesday evening, September 9, 1896, Miss Amelia SAUER, of Rochester, and George F. MILLER, of Lyons.
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ASSAULTED AN OLD MAN
 
On Tuesday night, an old man, together with a young fellow and a girl, were seen walking across Central avenue bridge. When near the little branch of the bridge which leads to Center street, the party turned. Shortly after, there was a scream from the old man and the young man and the girl were seen running away. It is reported that the young man tried to rob the old fellow. The description given of the couple is as follows: The man was about five feet, four inches tall and was dressed in dark clothes. The girl was attired in a light shirt waist and dark skirt. Her hat was of brown straw and trimmed to match.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--Thomas A. FULLAM, aged 32 years, died Tuesday at the residence of his father on Wall street.
 
--Elmer, son of John H. and Ella BISHOR, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 86 York street, aged 1 year.
 
--Mary Frances, infant daughter of Edward and Mary M. SCHMATZ, died on Tuesday evening at the family residence, No. 28 Rugraff street.
 
--Joseph F. JAHEIKA, aged 21 years, died Tuesday morning at the family residence, No. 214 East Fourteenth street, New York city. The deceased was a nephew of Joseph A. KOMARK, formerly of this city.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--Charles COWLES, in  "The Country Merchant,"  will be the attraction at the Academy of Music next week. Seats are now on sale.
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MILLER - SAUER
 
George F. MILLER, of Lyons, and Miss Amelia SAUER, of Rochester, were united in marriage on Wednesday evening at the home of the bride. Emma MILLER, of Lyons, acted as brides-maid, and George SAUER, of Rochester, as groomsman. After a short wedding trip the young people will make their home in Lyons.
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TAKEN TO WATERTOWN
 
Hayes DICKINSON, an excursion agent, who was arrested by Detective LYNCH, Tuesday night, on a warrant charging him with defrauding a hotel keeper of Watertown, was taken to that place by an officer yesterday afternoon.
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ATTACKED BY A DOG
 
A Five-Year-Old Charlotte Child's Desperate Fight
 
What might have proved to be a serious affair was happily averted by the presence of mind of Luman T. BAILEY on Tuesday morning last. As Aggie WARNER, the 5-year-old daughter of William WARNER, of Broadway, was on her way home from the postoffice she was suddenly pounced upon by a vicious spaniel dog belonging to Thomas GRUMMITT. The dog was giving the child a severe shaking when her screams for help attracted the attention of Mr. ALLEY who happened to be just across the street. Seizing a large stone, lying by the side of the car track, he rushed to the assistance of the child who was fighting the dog with her small amount of strength without much avail. Throwing the stone with all his might he struck the dog in the side causing him to release his hold.
     It was discovered that the little child was badly frightened and had received numerous bruises. She was carried into Mr. GRUMMITT's store where she received all possible attention and was shortly set to rights. This is the second time this dog has attacked a small child.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Fri Sept 11, 1896
 
ELIZABETH LAYS WAS EXONERATED
 
Her Husband Found to Have Died a Natural Death
Verdict Of The Jury
It Shows That the Rumors in the Neighborhood Were
Without Foundation and Were Utterly False
 
At 7:30 o'clock last night Coroner KLEINDIENST held an inquest at the morgue to inquire into the cause of death of James P. LAYS, of No. 17 Hayward park, but who three days before his death was removed to the home of his parents. The verdict of the jury was that death resulted purely from natural causes.
     The investigation was demanded by Mrs. LAYS, inasmuch as rumors had come to her ears that she had been charged with being directly responsible for the death of her husband. It was to prove these statements false that she asked for an autopsy and an inquest. The man had been removed from the house without her consent and against her will, and taken to his father's home.
     A number of attorneys were in the room where the inquest was held. Judge KINNEY appeared in the interest of one party, while the side of Mrs. LAYS was attended to by Attorney HALLOCK. There were also a number of interested spectators, as the case has commanded considerable attention.
     Mrs. Elizabeth LAYS, wife of the dead man, was the first witness, Mrs. LAYS, who is the daughter of ex-Game Protector George M. SCHWARTZ, was dressed in deep mourning. She was deeply affected by the death of her husband and her emotion was so great that she was scarcely able to proceed with her testimony. She came into the room leaning on the arm of her father. A glass of water was handed to her, after which, with frequent interruptions, she told her story as follows:
     "I was married October 14, 1892. We moved to Hayward park about the middle of last February. My husband was a carpenter and contractor. He was taken sick on the 26th of last August. Dr. HENCKELL was the first physician called and Dr. BENFORD was next sent for. Dr. BENFORD treated him for three or four days. I alone cared for him.
     "A week ago last Wednesday Dr. KOCH was called. He said he could not tell what was the matter with him. Edward LAYS and Charles LAYS, brothers of my husband, came to the house on the same day. One of them insisted on staying up with him. Edward LAYS spoke up to me and said:  He should have a nurse and proper care."
     "I asked Ed LAYS if I shouldn't have something to say about it. He didn't answer me. I went out of the house and when I came back Ed LAYS had his arms around my husband's neck and my husband was crying. I tried to get them to tell me what was the matter, but I couldn't get anything out of him.
     "They took Jim away from me that night and I had nothing to say about it. Dr. KOCH told me that there was something in Jim's stomach that ought to come out. He did not say what it was, and I did not think anything about it. I was so excited.
     "My husband had a life insurance of $1,500. Three years ago he took out insurance for $500. My husband had forbidden me to go near his father and family. It was between 1:30 and 2 o'clock in the morning that they took him away from the house.
     "At the time that he was removed, I came up to his side and asked him if he could leave me alone and my husband answered:  'Yes, forever.'  He did not seem to have any compunctions at leaving me."
     Edward LAYS, brother of James P. LAYS, was the next witness. He said that his brother first told him that he was troubled with headache. He first knew that LAYS was ill a week ago last Sunday. Dr. KOCH, who was then called, said that the man had liver complaint.  He said:
     "My brother wanted to go home and I accordingly took him away. His wife did not make any objections. It was a week ago last Wednesday night that I took him away from the house. I did not know what was the matter with him. I knew that he had his life insured."
     "Had you any reason to suspect that he died from anything more than natural causes?"
     "I do not know,"  was the prompt reply of the witness.
     "Did you have reason to think that he was not properly cared for by his wife?"
     "I did,"  was the reply.
     "Why did you take your brother away between 1 and 2 o'clock in the morning?"
     "Because he wanted to go then."
     "Did you hear Dr. KOCH say that there was something in the man's stomach that should come out?"
     "Yes, I did."
     "Did your family think the man died from anything but natural causes?"
     "I do not know."
     "Were you yourself convinced that his death was natural?"  the coroner asked.
     "Not until after the autopsy."
     Dr. Henry KOCH, of No. 19 Clinton place, a physician of twenty-one years' practice in the city, was next sworn.  He said:
     "I was called to No. 17 Hayward place on September 2nd. When first called I could make no diagnosis of the disease. When I called the second time he seemed to be suffering great mental distress. When I asked him where the pain was he pointed to his head and said the trouble was there. I asked him if his head ached and he said, 'No,' but that he was continually worrying. After the man was removed to the home of his parents I again attending him."
     "Did you approve of having the man removed to the home of his parents?"
     "I was not asked and did not know that he was going to be taken."
     "Do you think it was wise to take him away from his own home?" asked the coroner.
     "Considering his condition, I should say yes,"  was Dr. KOCH'S reply.
     "What would you assign as the cause of death,"  was asked.
     " I should say that the man died of pneumonia. The pneumonia developed on the Friday before his death. When first called he gave me the appearance of a man who had certain mental symptoms of a pronounced character that showed that he was in great mental distress, and had been brooding for a long time over some fancied trouble."
     "Did you ask them to get a nurse for Mr. LAYS?"  was next asked.
     "Yes. I said that I would prefer not to take the case if they did not get a competent nurse to take care of him," was Dr. KOCH's reply.
     Coroner's Physician ANDREW stated the result of the autopsy performed on the body of Mr. LAYS last Tuesday morning. He said that there were indications of pleurisy and that the left lung was diseased.  clot of blood had formed in the heart, showing that there had been a discharge of blood for some time. Dr. ANDREW said that it was the largest clot of blood he had ever found at any autopsy and it was a cause of wonderment that the man lived as long as he did. Death was without doubt due to natural causes.
     Coroner KLEINDIENST then stated for the edification of the jury that he had fifteen or sixteen more witnesses and that they were in the next room ready to be called. He had found, however, that their evidence was merely corroborative of what had been given, and could disclose nothing new. He accordingly gave the case to the jury and a verdict of natural death was arrived at within a few minutes.
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THEIR LATEST MOVE
 
Burns Hotel of Syracuse in the Hands of Messrs. Buck and Sanger
 
Ever since POWERS hotel changed hands last month, a great many speculations have been made, on the part of persons interested, as to what would be the next move of the well-known hotel proprietors, Messrs. BUCK and SANGER. When Consistory hall went into their hands it was thought by some that building would be remodeled into a hotel, but these men it seems, had very different intentions.
     It was announced yesterday that the firm had come into possession of the Burns hotel of Syracuse. The building is being entirely remodeled and refurnished, and it is said that the office will be the handsomest one in Syracuse. It has a mosaic floor and is all decorated in white and gold. The bar will be made of white marble. The hotel is five stories high and contains two hundred rooms. It will be known in the future as the St. Cloud, and will be open for guests on October 1st.
     The management of the new hotel will be in the hands of Charles R. BUCK, brother of the proprietor, and H. W. WOOD. Both of these gentlemen were clerks in the POWERS hotel, during the BUCK & SANGER administration. The St. Cloud is situated between the New York Central and Delaware & Lackawanna depots, and is well known to the traveling people of this city.
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CUT HER HAND
 
A Seven-Year-Old Child Made a Serious Mistake Yesterday
 
Louisa, the 7-year-old daughter of Henry M. BUELL, of No. 151 Magnolia street, received painful injuries yesterday morning while at her home. The child was accustomed to pushing open a screen door with her hand, and not knowing that the screen had been replaced by a glass door, she tried the same plan yesterday morning.
     The result was that the child thrust her hand through a pane of glass, cutting it in a frightful manner. An artery was severed and the wounds bled profusely. Officer CAUFIELD, who lives near the BUELLs, was sent for and he did what he could to stop the flow of blood until Drs. KING and BRADY arrived and took charge of the case. While the child's cuts are serious it is not believed that she is dangerously injured.
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LINCOLN PARK REPUBLICAN CLUB
 
The Lincoln Park Republican Club was reorganized last night at the residence of Jacob TIERSON with a membership of twenty-seven. The regular meetings of the club will be held at No. 26 Grand street. The following officers were elected: President, Albert HONDORF; vice-president, Charles SMITH; secretary, Joseph ROUSE; assistant secretary, Albert PETRESK, treasurer, Charles SMITH; captain of drill corps, George H. WHITING; first lieutenant, Jacob TIERSON; second lieutenant, Moses ROY; sergeant, Dell Carr.
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THROWN FROM HIS WAGON
 
William MEAGHER, a teamster of No. 112 Davis street, was thrown from his wagon at the corner of Main and North streets yesterday forenoon and quite seriously hurt. The man was picked up and placed in St. Mary's ambulance, and under the care of Dr. MOONEY was removed to St. Mary's Hospital. His right arm was fractured and it is feared that the man is injured internally.
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CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE
 
Several Matters of Importance Were Considered Yesterday
 
The city property committee of the common council met in the city clerk's office yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock and considered several matters of importance. The recent improvements in the city hall have necessitated the purchase of a quantity of new furniture, both for the council chamber and the rooms occupied by the corporation counsel and the engineer of the water works department.
     A resolution was passed at the last meeting of the council authorizing this committee to purchase the necessary furniture, and action was taken on this matter at the meeting yesterday.
     The bill of Charles F. BURNS for some $1,700 worth of electrical repairs and wiring in the city hall, which was disapproved by Auditor MANN, was also considered by the committee. The committee referred the bill to the corporation counsel, asking for his opinion as to the legality of the claim.
     The chairman of the committee was authorized to employ additional help to clean the fourth and fifth floor of the city hall, which will now be constantly in use.
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--The will of Watson SARGENT, late of Tyrone, has been probated, the executor being Treslaine PARK. The entire property of the testator is given to his sisters, Mrs. Treslaine PARK and Miss Effie SARGENT.
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ORLEANS
 
--The funeral services of Mrs. Nahurn ANDERSON were held at Gaines Wednesday. Mrs. ANDERSON was an aged lady who leaves a large number of relatives in Orleans county.
 
--The marriage of Miss Nellie E. McNALL, daughter of W. C. McNALL, of West Albion, to William HILL, of Buffalo, occurred at the bride's home yesterday. Rev. Spencer FISHER, of Knowlesville, performed the marriage ceremony in the presence of a large number of guests, many of whom were from Buffalo, Lockport, Rochester, Medina and Albion. Miss Josephine BROWN was the maid of honor and Miss Anna McNALL was the brides-maid. Harry P. SLAUGHTER, of Buffalo, acted as best man, and Miss Helen BROWNELL played the wedding march. Mr. and Mrs. HILL left last night for a trip to Albany, New York and Asbury Park.
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MONROE
 
--Mrs. Carrie Little LORD, wife of E. LORD, died Wednesday morning at her late home in the town of Perinton.
 
--Meander J. SPRAGUE, of Penn Yan, and Miss Vashti M. HART, of Asheville, N. C., were married on Wednesday evening at Christ Episcopal Church in Pittsford by Rev. H. L. WOOD, the rector.
 
--Mrs. Carrie LORD, wife of Edward LORD, and daughter of the late John LITTLE, of Pittsford, died on Wednesday at her home in the town of Perinton. She was born in Rochester nearly thirty years ago, but came to Pittsford when quite young. Her husband, one son, two brothers, William LITTLE of Rochester, Frank LITTLE of Pittsford and one sister, Mrs. Ralph MANN, of Pittsford, survive her.
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--Antonio LACAROCIA, an Odessa Italian, took out his final naturalization papers Wednesday.
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FELL FROM HIS WHEEL
 
J. T. GORSLINE, of No. 30 Marshall street, met with an accident yesterday forenoon while riding on East Main street. His wheel slipped on the wet pavement and he fell heavily, stunning him to such an extent that he lay for a few moments without moving. The bystanders thought that he was seriously hurt and sent for the Homeopathic ambulance, and the man was removed to his home. His injuries consisted merely of bruises on his hands and face.
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MORATH WAS ARRESTED
 
George MORATH, whose act in striking his horse with a scoop shovel was announced yesterday morning, was arrested by Officer ALT Wednesday. He was arraigned before Alderman WARD yesterday morning but the case was put over until the 18th instant.
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DON'T KNOW HIM
 
A Troy Woman Who Thinks Her Husband Committed Suicide Here
 
Mayor WARNER has received a communication from Troy asking if there was any truth in the rumor that Charles SCHAUWAKER, of that place, had committed suicide in this city. Four years ago the man left home, ostensibly for the purpose of getting work, but he never returned, neither has he been heard from.
     Recently Mrs. SCHAUWAKER was informed that a man of the same name committed suicide in this city by shooting, at a house on Union street. She was all anxiety and at once wrote to the mayor as being the one who would probably know about it. Mayor WARNER remembers no such suicide, and the coroners and chief of police tell the same story. It is altogether probable that the story is a myth.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--Gertrude J. SABIN BUCH, only daughter of Crittenden E. SABIN, and wife of Roy D. BUCH, was buried from her late residence, No. 91 Englewood avenue, yesterday afternoon. Besides her father, husband and three children, three brothers survive, Ray Chester and Howard SABIN.
 
--John D. RUTLEDGE, of Pittsburg, Pa., formerly of this city, died on Tuesday last. Mr. RUTLEDGE was a contractor and builder and left this city about two years ago. The deceased leaves a father, wife, three children, three brothers and three sisters. The remains were taken to Savannah, N. Y., for burial.
 
--Sister Louise CONNOLLY died in Philadelphia last Tuesday. She left this city nine years ago to enter the Order of Sisters of Charity, where she has given faithful service in her chosen work. She was of a very unselfish disposition and was beloved by all who knew her, especially by those whose privilege it was to receive, under her beneficent influence, valuable religious and intellectual training. She is survived by five sisters, Mrs. John C. FEE, Mrs. F. J. CUNNINGHAM, Misses Anna and Theresa CONNOLLY and Sister Mary GABRIEL, who is a Sister of Charity and superior of St. Vincent's Asylum, Albany, and one brother, James C. CONNOLLY, superintendent of money order department at the postoffice.
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THE COTTAGE REMAINS OPEN
 
The Cottage hotel at Charlotte will be open until late in the month. Host, Fred WERTZ has made arrangements for entertaining many guests during September. This is the most delightful time of the whole year at the lakeside and the Cottage hotel with its luxuries and comforts is the place to enjoy it.
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MARRIED
 
SWANTON - BAKER - At St. Luke's rectory, Sept. 10, by the Rev. Dr. Henry ANSTICE, James SWANTON and Sarah BAKER, all of this city.
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MARRIAGE AT CHARLOTTE
 
Proprietor of the Stutson House United to a Rochester Girl
 
Never before in the history of the STUTSON house at Ontario Beach has it been the scene of such a festive event as occurred there yesterday, when the genial proprietor, Frank ENDRES, was married to Miss Minnie JANNICK of this city. The parlors of the hotel presented a fine appearance decked in evergreens and cut flowers, and under an arch of boughs and blossoms erected in these rooms the ceremony was performed last evening, by the Rev. Mr. HARTMAN, of Zion Lutheran Church.
     The bride was attired in a handsome gown of rose-color Dresden silk, and her maid of honor, Miss Berdie JANNICK, wore pink organdie. A brother-in-law of the bride, C. A. WELEREIM, gave her away.
     The groom was attended by Judge Thomas LAVERTY, of Charlotte, as best man. An elaborate dinner was served at the hotel, and many were the hearty congratulations received by the newly united couple.
     Mr. ENDRE's home is in New York, where he has charge of the Waldorf cafe and garden, and he will return to that city at the end of this month with his bride.
 
                                                             HUNT - GILMAN
 
Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. GILMAN, No. 37 Edmonds street, were married Miss Cora Evelyn GILMAN and George HUNT. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. H. STEBBINS, D. D., of the Central Presbyterian Church. The maid of honor was Miss Carrie HAYES and B. Holmes WALLACE acted as best man. Among the guests from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. WEBSTER, of Auburn. Only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present. After the ceremony the happy couple left to spend their honeymoon at Boston. On their return they will reside at No. 37 Edmonds street.
 
                                                       KENNEDY - ROSENGREEN
 
Miss Margaret Esther KENNEDY and Herman E. C. ROSENGREEN, of this city, were married Tuesday evening, September 8th, by the Rev. James F. O'HARE. Miss Lillian WHITE was the bridesmaid, and Charles H. KENNEDY was the best man. Mr. and Mrs. ROSENGREEN will be at home after October 1st at No. 61 Columbia avenue.
 
                                                           SWANTON - BAKER
 
At St. Luke's rectory, yesterday, James SWANTON and Sarah BAKER, both of this city, were united in marriage by Rev. Dr. Henry ANSTICE.
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NOT EVEN THANKS
 
George W. Frauel Explains the Rescuing Case at Sea Breeze
 
George W. FRAUEL, who heroically rescued two girls and a woman from drowning at the Sea Breeze outlet, Wednesday, came into the Democrat and Chronicle office, yesterday, and wished to have it stated that he received no assistance in rescuing the drowning persons, and furthermore had been offered no reward.
     The woman, he says, did not give her name, and not even so much as thanked him for his service to them. Mr. FRAUEL did not desire any reward of any kind, but only wished some courtesy shown him.
     He was told that a man named MILLER had afterwards presented himself to the woman and claimed to be the rescuer. It is hoped that the persons who came so near losing their lives, will not be deceived by anyone so misrepresenting himself.
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RAIDED A HOUSE
 
Lieutenant Zimmerman and His Officers Got Three of the Occupants
 
An alleged disorderly house was raided by Lieutenant Michael ZIMMERMAN and Officers STEIN, HETZLER and CLAESGENS Wednesday night, Sadie SHARP, Mathew BURNS and Laura TAYLOR, the three occupants of a small room over No. 170 State street, were placed under arrest and locked up.
     In the absence of Judge ERNST in police court yesterday morning the trio were brought before Alderman WARD, who officiated in the absence of the police magistrate. Alderman WARD adjourned the case until the 14th instant, when Judge ERNST will once more be in the city.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Sept 12, 1896
 
MONROE
 
Fire Last Evening at Brockport - Hilton School of Horticulture
 
--Lawrence WHITBECK, of Mendon Center, died yesterday, aged 53 years.
 
--The second day of the Horticulture school at Hilton was opened at 10 A. M. Thursday with a lesson on flowers, conducted by B. M. DUGGAN. This was followed by a lesson on insects and insect enemies by M. V. SLINGERLAND, illustrated by large models, diagrams and specimens. In the afternoon a lesson on soils was conducted by George T. POWELL for the benefit of the pupils of the Hilton union school, and L. H. BAILEY discussed the management and care of orchard lands.
 
--A number of the schools in Hamlin will open Monday morning. Following is a partial list of the teachers engaged for the coming year: Hamlin Center, James BAIRD; brick school house, Burt QUIVEY, Thomasville, Miss Lizzie DULLARD; North Star, Mr. MOTLEY; Manley district, Miss Gertrude ALLEN; Morning Star, Miss Ethel SMITH; Arnold district, Miss STOCK; Moscow, Miss Alta ALLEN; Kenyon district, Miss Fannie MOREY; Bush district, Miss Elizabeth FALCONER; Stone school house, Miss Mabel KENYON. The Clarkson union school will open Monday morning with F. E. TORPEY, of Elba, as principal, and Miss Mary PALLACE, of Brockport, assistant.
 
--Last evening about 7:30 o'clock flames were discovered issuing from the barn of George V. DOAN, in Brockport. The only explanation of the origin of the fire is that it started from an electric light globe around which hay had been left and when the electricity was turned on it is supposed the hay was ignited. The barn was owned by C. H. PHILLBROOK and was fully covered by insurance. DOAN's residence and the house of John D. BURNS were for a short time greatly endangered and had it occurred later in the evening might have resulted in a serious conflagration. The fire was confined to the upper part of the building and was discovered in time to save most of its contents.
 
--James GRANT, aged 37, died at his residence in Mumford last Thursday.
 
--A warrant was issued at Brockport yesterday for the arrest of Decatur WILKINSON, of Sweden on the charge of assaulting William FAIR, Jr., of the same town, one of his near neighbors. Saturday night FAIR, who lives near West Sweden, had the misfortune to have his horses wander from their pasture onto the premises of WILKINSON, who claims that considerable damage was the result. Instead of settling the matter of the damages in a peaceful manner both parties became very much excited and FAIR claims that WILKINSON struck him in the face with a knife, making a serious cut. WILKINSON has sued FAIR for the damage done his property.
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WAYNE
 
Democrats of Savannah Denounce Flower for Not Supporting Bryan
 
--Colonel Anson S. WOOD and Hon. George S. HORTON will address a mass meeting of Republicans in Pultneyville, Monday evening.
 
--The school commissioner convention for the eastern district of Wayne county, will be held this afternoon in Rose. Samuel COSAD, the present school commissioner, has encountered no opposition for a renomination.
 
--The town board for the town of Wolcott have designated the following polling and registration places in the town: District No. 1, Graves hall, Wolcott; district No. 2, Van Alstine's hall, Red Creek; district No. 3, Field's hall, North Wolcott.
 
--The school commissioner convention for the western district of Wayne county will be held in Marion this afternoon to nominate a school commissioner in place of Free Pintler, of Ontario. That gentleman and Rufus BACKUS, of Macedon are candidates for the office.
 
--The Wayne Republican county committee will meet in Lyons, Tuesday, September 22d, pursuant to instructions of Colonel William KREUTZER, chairman of the county committee. In the meantime an accurate canvass is being taken in all of the towns throughout the county which work will be completed before the county committee meets.
 
--A warrant of attachment has been issued in favor of A. Elizabeth THATCHER against Charles L. WEST, of Adrian, Mich.; in an action brought in the supreme court of Wayne county in behalf of the plaintiff by Hon. Henry R. DURFEE, of Palmyra. The property attached is real estate in the village of Macedon. The summons and complaint and other papers in the case were filed in the Wayne county clerk's office in Lyons yesterday morning.
 
--Monday forenoon as Jack WILSON, of Sodus, was unloading stone from a wagon on his hill, his team became frightened and started on a run down the hill, running into a gully washed out by water. The wagon was overturned, the stone and planks falling on Mr. WILSON. He was picked up for dead by his hired man, and taken to the house where he remained in an unconscious condition until yesterday noon, when he died. Mr. WILSON was 64 years old.
 
--The Democrats of Savannah, held their caucus Thursday night and elected the following delegates to attend the convention to be held at Lyons to-day: Perry MORGAN, John MOYLES, Addison P. CALKINS, Michael W. WELCH and George W. COOPER. The following resolutions were offered by George W. COOPER and carried unanimously:  "Resolved, That we, representing the Democratic party of the town of Savannah, do most earnestly indorse the Chicago platform and the nominations of BRYAN and SEWALL for president and vice-president, believing as we do in the free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1, and that the election of BRYAN and SEWALL would be for the best interests of the country."  Ex-Governor FLOWER has always been a great favorite of the Democrats here, and by their liking for him the party stuck together and kept the Republican majority much reduced, but now they have "soured" on their former friends as the following resolution will show:  "Resolved, That we denounce the action of Ex-Governor FLOWER is bolting the regular Democratic nomination in the sense in which he did, after receiving repeated honors from our party."  In public talk the Democrats are not choice in the terms they use in denouncing the ex-governor.
 
--The funeral of John D. RUTLEDGE, aged 39 years, was held at the Savannah Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. P. H. WILES, a retired minister, formerly pastor at Savannah, under whose pastorage Mr. RUTLEDGE was converted, and who also officiated at his marriage years ago. Rev. C. HERRICK also took part in the services. The deceased died at his home in Allegheny, Pa., last Tuesday night. He formerly resided in Savannah, and for several years was engaged in contracting at Rochester, owning property there at his death. For the past eighteen months he was proprietor of a large store at Pittsburg and was doing a prosperous business. He leaves a wife, formerly Josephine SECOR, of Savannah, and three children, also three brothers, Dr. James RUTLEDGE, Edward RUTLEDGE, of Syracuse, and Thomas RUTLEDGE, of Rochester, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary TRAVER, Mrs. Nellie FERRIS, Mrs. Etta COLE, of Tyre. His aged father, Patrick RUTLEDGE, also survives and resides at Tyre. Mr. RUTLEDGE was a member of Genesee Falls lodge, F. and A. M., of Rochester. The services at the grave were in charge of his mother lodge, Savannah Lodge, No. 764, F. and A.M., and the members were present in a body.
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SENECA
 
Effects of Silver in Mexico as Seen by a Seneca Falls Man
 
James PLUNKETT, a Seneca Falls boy, and a skilled workman, has returned from Mexico on a brief visit to his relatives. He has been living in Mexico for the last fourteen years and is superintendent of a large manufacturing establishment. His salary is $200 a month in Mexican silver, or about $106 in the money of the United States. The common laborer in Mexico receives from about one dollar to one dollar and fifty cents per day and by strict economy is able to get the necessities of life. There are no pianos among the laboring classes in Mexico. Pianos and musical instruments as well as the luxuries of education exist only among the wealthy classes. The Mexican silver dollars is like the silver dollar in all lands where silver is the currency of the people, is measured by the gold standard and is worth about one-half as much as an American silver dollar with the credit of a sound-money nation behind it.
 
--The nuptials of Miss Adelia CROFOOT and Milo R. HOPPER will be celebrated Thursday evening, September 17th, at the residence of Miss CROFOOT's uncle, W. W. WICKES. Rev. Mr. COPELAND will officiate.
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ORLEANS
 
Democratic Caucuses Yesterday to Elect Delegates to To-Day's Convention
 
Democratic caucuses were held all over Orleans county yesterday, but there was no fight worth mentioning. The honest-money people have drawn out entirely and James A. HANLON and his 16 to 1 contingent had smooth sailing and will control a peaceful convention to-day. The same delegates to the state convention will be selected as were chosen at the previous county convention, James A. HANLON, Eugene WALSH and George KENMONT, Charles HART, the Albion banker will be nominated for the assembly. Candidates for county treasurer, school commissioner, superintendent of the poor, etc., have not as yet been decided upon by the leaders, and it is very probable that the convention delegates may be allowed to decide these matters for themselves. There is nothing certain about this, however, as the bosses in Orleans county dislike that sort of thing.
 
--Following is a partial list of the teachers engaged for the coming year in the schools of Kendall, a majority of which will open next Monday: Kendall union school, Miss Florence KENYON, of Hamlin, principal; Miss Ferna STONE of Kendall, assistant; West Kendall, Frank WHITEHOUSE; Morton, Miss BRADLEY, of Albion; Kendall Mills, Miss Ber_a H__OOK; Blake district, Miss Cora COMSTOCK, of Barre; Norway district, Miss Ida MANN.
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ALLEGANY
 
Death of Hon. E. D. Loveridge, President of the Cuba National Bank
 
--Hon. E. D. LOVERIDGE, a prominent member of the Allegany county bar, and president for many years of the Cuba National bank, died on Thursday.
 
--Cards are out announcing the marriage of William P. BROOKS, of Fillmore, to Miss M. Adelaide BROOKS, of Sparta, Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, September 16th.
 
--The old grist mill at Hume(?) village was destroyed by fire Thursday night a little past midnight. The destruction was complete. The building and machinery were insured for $3,000. The stock which was not large was not insured, and the loss falls on William PAUL, the lessee. The property was owned by Del_ M. PAUL, of Geneseo.
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WYOMING
 
Cases in the Courts at Warsaw - Funeral at Dale - Other Items
 
--In court at Warsaw the case of Otis H. KEITH, as executor, etc., against Daniel C. and Emma E. HUBBARD resulted in a verdict for plaintiff of $737.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. Eliza SPRING, widow of the late Erastus SPRING, was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. D. THOMPSON in Dale yesterday afternoon with burial in the Warsaw cemetery. Mrs. SPRING died Wednesday evening, aged 90 years and 8 months. Her husband died on July 19, 1896, aged 91 years. They had lived together more than 70 years.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--James GRANT, aged 37 years, died at Mumford Thursday.
 
--Elizabeth SHIELDS, aged 85 years, died yesterday at No. 107 Oxford street.
 
--Mrs. Martha A. STEARNS died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John VAY, aged 79 years.
 
--Mrs. Martha A. OSBURN died at her late residence, No. 33 James street, Thursday, Deceased was the widow of the late Charles OSBURN.
 
--Hattie GOOD, aged 44 years, died last evening at her home, No. 4 Merle place. The remains will be taken to Penfield for burial on Monday.
 
--Frank RINGWOOD, aged 17 years, son of Margaret and the late John RINGWOOD, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 34 Frost avenue.
 
--The remains of William A. LOVELL of this city, who died at Buffalo Wednesday, were brought to this city and interment made at Mt. Hope cemetery yesterday.
 
--The funeral of Mary DORSEY was held from the residence of John HALL, No. 57 Bronson avenue at 8:30 o'clock and from the Immaculate Conception Church at 9 o'clock A. M. yesterday. Rev. J. J. GLEASON officiated and the class of '95 sang St. Agnes mass. After mass a very appropriate solo was sung by Miss Marie RICE. The funeral offerings were numerous and beautiful, among them being a crescent from Mrs. Hiram SIBLEY, and a pillow from N. BEREY. The bearers were Willie HARRIS, Angelo SULLIVAN, Charles HEWE, Austin and Maurice KING and John COLLINS. The interment was at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
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MARRIED
 
CORKHILL - COLLIER - At Fair Haven, Tuesday, September 8, 1896, at the residence of the bride's sister, by the Rev. V. M. VAN TUYL, Miss Mahala COLLIER and Frank CORKHILL, of Rochester.
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DIED
 
STEARNS - In this city, Friday, September 11, 1896, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John VAY, 57 1/2 Gibbs street, Mrs. Martha A. STEARNS, aged 79 years.
-Funeral this (Saturday) afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Interment at Waltham, Mass.
 
VETTER - In this city, Friday morning, September 11, 1896, at 8:30 o'clock, at his late residence, 26 Hickory street, Frederick VETTER.
-Funeral to be held from the house Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Private.
 
GRANT - At Mumford, N. Y., Thursday, September 10, 1896, James GRANT, aged 37 years.
-Funeral from his late residence this (Saturday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
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DEATH CAME SUDDENLY
 
Augustus T. Metcalf of Canandaigua Expired in a Cafe
 
Suffering from nervousness and a general breaking down of the entire system, Augustus T. METCALF, a prominent and respected resident of Canandaigua, died suddenly and before medical assistance could be obtained at Callahan's cafe on North Water street at 9 o'clock last night. The deceased, who had but a few hours previous left the City Hospital, where he had been received medical care and rest for a few days, entered Calahan's place and seating himself at a table in one of the small eating rooms down stairs, ordered a supper consisting of a steak and some other dishes.
     The waiter attended to his wants, and while doing so saw Mr. METCALF cutting the meat, apparently as though he was not suffering from any indisposition, and after leaving to obtain another dish was startled upon his return to find the man in a collapsed position on the seat, his face distorted and black. Mr. CALLAHAN, who was but a few feet distance, and had not heard a sound, was quickly, and an effort was made to raise resuscitate the man, but finding this impossible a physician was sent for, and upon the arrival of Dr. William D. WOLFF it was discovered that he was already beyond help.
     After briefly examining him Dr. WOLFF stated that his death was undoubtedly caused by heart disease, and word was sent to Coroner KLEINDIENST, who ordered the body taken to the morgue, where an autopsy will be held to-day.
     In the pockets of his coat were found several letters directed to A. T. METCALF. One of these was mailed at Smethfield, Pa., and directed to him at Canandaigua, while the other was from Canandaigua and directed to the City Hospital in this city. The latter expressed the hope that Mr. METCALF would soon be well, and also stated that the writer had learned from Dr. MULLIGAN that there were hopes for his quick recovery.
     Inquiry at the City Hospital elicited the information that Mr. METCALF had arrived there on Sunday last, and was under the care of Dr. William V. EWER. He occupied a private room at the hospital, and was apparently possessed of some means. From Dr. EWER it was learned that the deceased was the superintendent of the water works department in Canandaigua, and had entered the hospital suffering from extreme nervousness and general debility. He was a man 32 years of age and has a sister, Elizabeth METCALF, living in Canandaigua.
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DEATH OF DR. MARSHALL
 
The President of Coe College Died at Cedar Rapids
 
The death of Rev. James MARSHALL, D. D., president of Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, occurred yesterday morning at Cedar Rapids. The cause of death was pneumonia. Dr. MARSHALL had been president of Coe College since May, 1887.
     The deceased was born in Grove, Allegany county, in the year 1834 of Scotch-Irish parentage. All his early life was passed in Livingston county. His grandfather was in the War of the Revolution and his father was a soldier of the War of 1812. Dr. MARSHALL was graduated from Yale in 1857. He studied law in Syracuse and theology in Princeton.
     Dr. MARSHALL was appointed a surgeon in the United States army by President LINCOLN in July, 1862, and served as such for four years at Fortress Monroe. While a surgeon in the army he preached the funeral sermons of 6,000 soldiers. By his efforts a monument costing $15,000 was afterward erected for Union soldiers. He studied in Edinburg, Heidelburg and Berlin. The doctor had been pastor at Troy, Hoboken and New York city. In 1866 he was married to Miss Jennie McNAIR and in 1892 his wife died. One brother, Samuel, and one sister, Mrs. MUNN, of Rochester, survive him. Mrs. Arthur LITTLE, of Rochester, is a niece of the deceased. Rev. Dr. WOOD and Rev. Dr. KITTRIDGE, of Geneseo, married sisters of Dr. MARSHALL's wife.
     Public services will be held at Cedar Rapids to-morrow and Professor BATES will accompany the remains to Mt. Morris, where the funeral will probably be held Tuesday.
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HORRIBLE DEATH OF A LITTLE GIRL
 
Almost Decapitated by a Trolly Car on Genesee Street.
Fell Off Her Tricycle
Little Five-year-old Eva Toomey Had Been to the Candy Store -
Killed Within a Short Distance of Her Parent's Door
 
Little 5-year-old Eva TOOMEY, daughter of Michael TOOMEY, of No. 897 Genesee street, met an untimely death yesterday morning under the wheels of a trolley car on Genesee street. Eva had been to a grocery store at the corner of Genesee street and Brooks avenue for a stick of candy and was riding towards her home when she met her sad death.
     The little girl came out of the store and mounting her tricycle rode down Genesee street. As she rode along she held firmly in her left hand four pieces of candy which she had purchased at the corner store, and under her left arm was a doll. The tricycle she propelled with her feet and steered with her right hand. She had not gone far when a trolley car, bound down town, appeared at the corner of Brooks avenue.
     The car was bounding alone at the usual rate of speed, and when about five hundred feet from the corner of Brooks avenue caught up with the little girl. Just as the car reached the place where the child was riding on her tricycle she seemed to lose control of it, as she dropped the handle and the little vehicle rolled over alongside the track.
     There were no sticks or stones to change the course of the tricycle as has been stated and the little girl was not trying to race with the car. As the tricycle swerved from the sidewalk to the track which runs along between the sidewalk and curb, the child fell from her seat on the tricycle and her body landed on the track directly in front of the wheels. The motorman made a desperate attempt to prevent the accident as he reversed the current and also applied the brake, but his efforts were in vain as both wheels of the car passed over the child's neck nearly severing the head from the body. The car went all of thirty feet before it was brought to a stop, and the conductor, Sebastian PERSON, of No. 659 North Clinton street, and the motorman, Edward SHARKEY, of No. 14 Nicholson park, hurried back to where the body lay with life nearly extinct.
     Mr. BURNS, who conducts the grocery store at the corner, was attracted to the scene and he arrived at about the same time as did the conductor and motorman. The limp form of the child was removed from the tracks to the grass plot beside the tracks. The little one gave but one groan and all was over. The life blood of the child covered the tracks and the cruel wheels of the big car were crimson with innocent blood.
     When a reporter visited the vicinity of the accident last evening, most of the people in the neighborhood were of a voice in condemning the statement that the accident was witnessed by a crowd of people, as it is stated that the only one near was John STUBBS, a boy about 14 years of age, and who resides at No. 200 Genesee street. An old man sitting on the steps of Oakley's hotel had his attention attracted to the scene directly after the accident, but there is nothing to show that he was an eye-witness to the terrible scene.
     When the body of the child was taken from the tracks it was found that the wheels passed over her neck and crushed the lower jaw. There were a few bruises about the body, but the remains were not mangled. A touching incident connected with the said affair was that the little one evidently had her mind set upon the candy which she had just purchased, as after she was placed in the wagon to be taken to the morgue, the four sticks of candy were still clutched tightly in the child's little hand.
     When the motorman of the car was seen he said that the car was running at a slow rate of speed at the time of the accident, and the little girl appeared to be in control of her machine until just as the car reached her. When the car was nearly opposite her she apparently became confused and turned her head to see if it was near. She was steering the machine with one hand and holding a piece of candy with the other, and so was unable to guide her tricycle. The story of the motorman is corroborated by the conductor of the car.
     As soon as the accident occurred word was sent to Coroner KLEINDIENST, who went immediately to the scene in company with the officials from the morgue. The remains of the little girl were taken to the morgue and Coroner KLEINDIENST will hold an inquest this afternoon at 1 o'clock. The place where the accident occurred is but a short distance from where the child lived, and her mother was anxiously awaiting her return.
     It was not at first known who the dead child was, and it was only when the mother saw the crowd gather around the car and, attracted by curiosity went across the street, that she knew the fate which had befallen her darling. When she recognized her child she was overcome with grief, and it was with difficulty that she was restrained from taking it up and carrying it home. The father of the child, who is employed as foreman by Whitmore, Rauber & Vicinus, was notified and was quickly at the scene of the accident.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sun Sept 13, 1896
 
CHARLES ABERCROMBIE
 
The Well Known Vocal Instructor to Locate Permanently in New York
 
Charles ABERCROMBIE, the well-known musician and vocal instructor, who has made Rochester his home for several years, has decided to locate in New York. He went to the Metropolis early in the summer intending to hold summer classes there. He has found so abundant a field that he has decided to remain there permanently. He has had exceptional success with a number of his pupils, and writes that he has placed Miss DENNEBECQ, of this city, Mr. HART and Mr. CANTOR in the Rob Roy opera company, Miss Alice MARCELLA with the DeWolf opera company and others elsewhere.
     Mr. ABERCROMBIE has made many friends in this city who with his numerous pupils will miss him but join in wishing him every success in his new field of labor.
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ALDERMAN WARD GAVE LOUIS ERTLE A CHANCE TO BE A MAN
 
Louis ERTLE was arraigned before Alderman WARD in police court yesterday morning, on the charge of non-support. Mrs. ERTLE said that although her husband was earning $8 per week he did not provide for her properly. To this insinuation ERTLE replied that if memory was good enough he could think of many things he had purchased for the family. He could not recollect any extensive purchases of provisions for the ERTLE larder.
     The case took up considerable time and was finally adjourned for a fortnight on the request of Mr. KIEHEL, of the city attorney's officer, who was the prosecuting attorney. Mr. KIEHEL said that Mrs. ERTLE would be willing to put the case over for that length of time, to give ERTLE an opportunity to put his good intentions into tangible form, if he succeeds in supporting his family properly henceforth, the case will probably be dropped.
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PURELY PERSONAL
 
--J. T. CLARKE has returned to the city after a two weeks' vacation.
 
--Mr. and Mrs. George ASMUTH have returned from a brief tour through Canada.
 
--L. B. MATHSON, of No. 21 Lake avenue, returned Friday evening from a two months' trip abroad.
 
--Miss Susie BURNS of Corning, N. Y., has returned to her home, having spent two weeks with Miss Mamie CULLEN, No. 60 Almira street.
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COURT MATTERS
 
Police Court
Rochester, N. Y., Sept 12, 1896
Present - Alderman ADAMS, presiding
 
Patrick McCABE, drunk and disorderly; $5 or thirty days.
George W. BAKER, drunk; paroled to leave town.
Margaret MAHER, petit larceny; discharged.
Angelo RAPHAEL, petit larceny; $10 or ten days.
Louis ERTLE, non-support; adjourned to October 3d.
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A special meeting of East Rochester Tent, No. 167, K. O. T. M., will be held Sunday morning at the office of M. D. T. Co. 114 North Goodman street, to take action on the death of the wife of Sir Knight C. GOOD. A. G. PICKARD, R. K.
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MARTHA A. OSBURN
 
Death of a Christian Woman Mourned by Many Friends.
 
The death of Mrs. Martha A. OSBURN, widow of Charles OSBURN, which occurred on Friday afternoon at her home, No. 33 Jones street, deserves more than a passing notice. She was stricken with paralysis two weeks and remained unconscious, or nearly so, until her death.
     Mrs. OSBURN was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah BENJAMIN, both of whom died in this city several years ago. She was a Christian in every sense of the word, and was loved and respected by everyone with whom she came in contact. The deceased leaves a son, Clarence S. OSBURN, and daughter, Florence, to mourn the loss of a loving and indulgent mother. Besides these, two brothers survive, Marcus O. BENJAMIN, of Chili, and C. Smith BENJAMIN, of this city.
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DIED
 
VETTER - In this city, Friday morning, September 11, 1896, at 3:30 o'clock, at his late residence, 26 Hickory street, Frederick VETTER.
-Funeral to be held private at house Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 from Mt. Hope chapel.
 
EATON - In this city, Saturday, September 12, 1896, at her late residence, 180 Caledonia avenue, Mrs. Mary A. EATON, aged 75 years.
-Notice of funeral hereafter. Friends will please omit flowers.
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A PRETTY GIRL HORRIBLY BURNED
 
Barbara Hoffman's Terrible Experience on Conkey Avenue
Injuries May Be Fatal
While Wiping a Gasoline Stove Her Clothing Caught Fire -
Barber Matteson Carried Her in a Unconscious Condition to Her Home
 
It was about 10 o'clock yesterday morning when Barbara HOFFMAN, a pretty German girl, twenty years of age, suffered injuries which will in all probability prove fatal.
     Barbara has been employed as a servant by Ernest WATTS, who is employed as an editor by the Lawyer's Publishing Company, No. 600 Cox building, and who lives at No. 53 Conkey avenue. Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock Barbara was cleaning a gasoline stove in the kitchen of Mr. WATTS's house. She used a piece of cloth which has previously been saturated with gasoline. The stove had been lighted by the girl only a few minutes before the accident. Barbara took the cloth and brushed the stove. The gasoline flame burned brightly, and when the saturated rag came in contact with it, the latter ignited and Barbara's muslin gown caught fire.
     Mrs. WATTS, who was sitting in the front parlor, ran out into the kitchen when she heard her servant's cries. Barbara had injudiciously run out into the yard. Her muslin dress was burning at the waist. She screamed for help and Horace MATTESON, a barber doing business at No. 63 Conkey avenue, ran out of his shop. The unfortunate girl was in terrible agony. The flames fanned by the breeze, were creeping up towards her breast. The girl's clothing was such as would foster fire, and the muslin gown burned as though it had been soaked in kerosene, and the girl screamed with pain.
     Mrs. Charles STEWART, who lived next door, threw a quilt out of the window, and MATTESON, together with Edward FLYNN, of Gorham street, who had been standing in front of the house before Barbara's clothing caught fire, grabbed it and wrapped it around the burning girl.
     The quilt did not stop the progress of the flames, and the girl ran wildly out on to the sidewalk. Barber MATTESON and Mr. FLYNN followed her. As the fire penetrated the girl's flesh she moaned in agony. Finally she fell to the sidewalk in an unconscious condition. Barber MATTESON and Mr. FLYNN wrapped the girl in the quilt and carried her into Mr. WATT's house.
     Dr. Morey S. COLLIER, of No. 1 Boston court, was summoned, and when the physician arrived he found the girl in a precarious condition. Her breast was badly burned, her legs and arms were burned to the bone, and Dr. COLLIER entertained but little hope of her recovery.
     At 6 o'clock last evening Dr. COLLIER called again and stated that, although he would not give a definite decision on the case, he feared that the girl's lungs had been burned. Barbara's breast had been burned terribly, and the girl breathed with difficulty. The physician said that he did not think that Barbara would live. The burns which the girl received were of a deadly nature, and when seen late last night she was in a much worse condition than when the reporter called earlier in the evening.
     It was thought that the girl's corset might have prevented any dangerous consequences. When Dr. COLLIER examined her, however, it was found that the flames had encroached upon vital parts and that the lungs had been injured.
     It seems that then Mrs. WATTS purchased the gasoline stove some time ago she warned Barbara using rags around the flames. Barbara has been employed by Mrs. WATTS about three months. When she entered upon her duties Mrs. WATTS told her never to use a cloth which contained gasoline around the stove.
     Yesterday morning Mrs. WATTS was engaged in another part of the house and Barbara was working in the kitchen. As she told Mrs. WATTS last night, she took a piece of cloth which she had previously used cleaning the gasoline tank, to wipe off the stove. The gasoline was burning and when the cloth met the flames it caught fire. The girl saw that her dress was on fire, and instead of staying inside and securing a rug with which to quench the flames, she ran outside where a draft caught the fire and wafted it upward towards her lungs.
     Barber MATTSON heard the girl when she ran out into the yard. He drove through the door of his shop and reached the yard just as Mrs. STEWART threw the quilt to the ground. The girl was screaming with pain and rushed out onto the sidewalk. Her waist and corset dropped to the walk, burned to a cinder. MATTESON and FLYNN picked her up in their arms and carried her inside.
     By the time fully a hundred persons had gathered. When Dr. COLLIER arrived he administered the regular remedies of the profession. Mr. WATTS said that his wife had repeatedly cautioned the girl against using gasoline rags around the stove.
     When a Democrat & Chronicle reporter called at Mr. WATTS's residence last evening, he found suffering excruciating pain. Her step-brother, a tailor, George HUMPHER(?), of No. 165 Sullivan street, the only relative the poor girl had in Rochester, was at the bedside.
     She could not talk intelligently, although she was not in an unconscious condition. Her breast, stomach, limbs and arms were burned frightfully.
     The reporter saw the gasoline stove which caused the girl's misfortune and probable death. It was to see how she placed the saturated rag in contact with the flames.
     Barbara HOFFMAN's father and only remaining sister live at No. 1 Houston street, New York. Her mother is dead. She came to Rochester about three months ago, and at once secured employment in the household of Mr. WATTS.
     The awful accident appalled the people living around Conkey avenue, and the residence of Mr. WATTS was besieged with callers until a late hour last evening. Barbara was an unusually handsome German girl, modest and unassuming in her ways, and a general favorite with all who knew her.
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A COURT MARRIAGE
 
Judge Remington Believes That Love and Law go Well Together
 
In the municipal court yesterday Judge REMINGTON performed the ceremony which united in holy wedlock Jeremiah MARRA, aged 22 years, and Josephine BETZIGEN, aged 16. The affable judge hesitated about marrying the couple for some little time, as the girl did not appear to be over 13 or 14 years of age, but her father was present to give his consent and blessing, and so the interpreter of the law consented to dispense a little happiness along the line of duty, and called the couple in front of him, put on his blandest and most seraphic smile, and asked the usual questions pertinent to such an occasion.
     It would have been perfectly beautiful to have witnessed the benign judicial countenance as he pronounced the ceremony and the court's blessing, had it not been for the necessity of the presence of an interpreter, who had to convey the full text of the declaration to the waiting couple. To pronounce a couple man and wife, and then say a few words of consolation is one of the functions that sometimes comes to the magistrate to throw a bit of poetry into the detail of this severe and sterner duties. But when the beautiful thoughts which spring to the lips of the official, and excite the tenderest emotions within his manly bosom, have to go through the hands of an unpoetic interpreter, more than half of the joy of the occasion is lost. It is also perfectly apparent that no self-respecting judge would kiss the bride by proxy through the interpreter.
     Therefore the judge yesterday made his remarks very brief. The ceremony which made the young couple man and wife was confined to the limits of the legal requirements. The words of counsel and advice a little judicial wisdom to help them along life's way -- were more difficult to give.
     "Be good and you'll be happy," said the judge, as a Sunday-school look crept over his face. The couple looked as if he might be fixing a fine upon the young man, or sending them both to the penitentiary for life. Evidently they felt that something awful was coming, and they bent their ears to listen to the verdict of the man who translated the fatherly words of the judge into Italian patois. Whist ! and away went the interpreter in his indescribable jargon, and the faces of the young people lit up with a reassured light. In fact they drew closer one to the other, and seemed to be making all sorts of good resolutions for the future under the inspiring advice of the court.
     "Ah, I have made a hit," muttered the judge, his countenance lighting up with a paternal gleam, "I must follow up my advantage.
     "I mean," began the judge again, "that Jeremiah must always be good and kind to the woman whom he has taken to be his wife; that he must never beat her, nor get drunk and call her names, nor fail to lay aside a sufficient amount of his earnings to provide her plenty to eat and an occasional new frock and spring hat. These are things to which every man who is united in wedlock by this court is expected to give his earnest attention, and unless he does the Lord have mercy on his soul.
     "And Josephine BETZIGEN is expected to make beautiful rolls of good, sweet bread for Jeremiah, that he may wrap therein a delicious herring and devour the whole appetizing morsel with grateful thoughts of the wife who could provide such delicacies for her better half. She must keep his stockings well darned, his pantaloons well patched, and the buttons on all of his garments. Then she will earn his most profound respect, which, coupled with the love he already feels for her, will make her life a very contented one, and materially tend to keep his digestion and temper in good shape."
     The judge finished, and was filing away a stray court paper, when the interpreter went at it. He repeated the words of the learned jurist, presumably ornamenting them with an occasional piece of Italian imagery. When the couple turned away they were gesticulating and plainly saying. "What he says is great. We will always be good and be happy, and thus will life be one dream of contentment as we think of the beautiful words we have heard."
     A number of Italians were present to witness the ceremony, and they seemed pleased with the auspiciousness of the event. The groom is a peanut vendor, and the bride's father is a sewer digger. The couple will reside on Scio street.
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DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL
 
The Verdict of the Jury in the Eva Toomey Inquest
 
Coroner KLEINDIENST held an inquest at the morgue yesterday afternoon to inquire into the cause of death of 5-year-old Eva TOOMEY, of No. 897 Genesee street, the girl who was killed by being run over by an electric car Friday morning. The verdict of the jury was that the death of the girl was purely accidental and attached no blame to any of the employes of the railway company.
     There were a number of witnesses sworn, the most important being John STUBBE, of No. 776 Genesee street, the boy who was playing near by when the accident happened, Sebastian PERSON, the conductor and Edward SHARKEY, the motorman, were also sworn.
     The STUBBE boy said that the little girl was wheeling her tricycle along and munching some candy which she had in one of her hands. She seemed to lose control of the tricycle and rolled directly in front of the car. The motorman and conductor both stated that the car was not running at an unusual rate of speed, and that they did not see how the accident could have been prevented. Other witnesses gave unimportant testimony. The verdict of the jury was reached after going over all the evidence carefully and deliberating for some time.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--Mrs. Mary A. EATON, aged 75 years, died yesterday at her late residence, No. 180 Caledonia avenue.
 
--Anna D., infant daughter of John and Emilia WURTENSEN, died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 425 Jay street.
 
--Benjamin CHILDS died last evening at his late residence, No. 58 Ontario street, aged 65 years. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter.
 
--Mrs. George DAVIS died last evening at her home, No. 232 Kent street, aged 85 years. Deceased leaves, besides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Sarah HOLLARAN, and two sons, Michael and Edward DAVIS.
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ESCAPE FROM THE SHELTER
 
Philip AMSDEN, a boy who was recently taken into custody by the Humane Society, escaped from the Shelter just before 7 o'clock last night. He was 12 years of age. The police have been notified of the lad's escape and are watching for him.
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WILLIAMS UNDER ARREST
 
Officer ALT took Alvin WILLIAMS into custody yesterday. The charge against the man is non support and is preferred by his wife.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mon Sept 14, 1896
 
MESSENGER BOYS HAD A LONG RIDE
 
Six of Them Came Here From Buffalo Yesterday
On A Pleasure Trip
They Are Employed by the Western Union,
Were Out for a Good Time
and They Have Succeeded in Having it.
 
Much is said regarding the slowness of the messenger boy, and of all the great working class he is perhaps the most slandered. It is scarcely ever the lot of one of these youngsters to have a chance to show just what kind of stuff he is made of. But the sight of a half-dozen blue-trousered and blue-jacketed messenger boys of Buffalo forenoon on their wheels gave the Democrat man a chance to find out something of the grit and perseverance of which these lads are possessed.
     The names of the visiting Buffalo delegation of Western Union messenger boys were Henry RODENBERG, captain; Richard JOYCE, Floyd ANDREWS, Mike SEIBEL, Louis PRANGE and Dave RODENBERG.
     All of the lads can boast the distinction of wearing long trousers, but one or two of them have been obliged to strain a point a little and don the elongated nether garment a little prematurely. All of them, with the exception of "Hank RODENBERG, the captain of the visiting aggregation, are of a tender age, but just old enough to get ambitious and desire to see other lands than those they know. Hence it was that eight of the employes of the Western Union in the Windy City made up their minds to make the run to Rochester and get better acquainted with some of their fellows in this city.
     The start was made from in front of the Hotel Iroquois Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Eight of the sturdiest of the whole lot had made solemn affirmation of their decision to ride to Rochester on that day. They promised to be at the rendezvous at 8 o'clock sharp, but two of them proved to be possessed of a great desire to sleep, and when the time came they did not wake up. Their companions, after waiting an hour, decided to go on and leave the others behind.
     There was a big crowd of boys and representative citizens of Buffalo in front of the Hotel Iroquois when Captain RODENBERG mounted his wheel, and said in an undertone to Mike SEIBEL that it would be best to make the start. "Jest steady me up a bit, Mike, so that I won't make any balk on the start off. We want to do this thing proper."
     One of Buffalo's big men held a large gold watch in his hand and as the indicator pointed to nine he shouted go, and they went. It is understood that the boys got a good start and they did some tall spurting until they were out of sight of the spectators when they slowed down a bit. When about four miles out of the city Dave RODENBERG rode into a deep hole in the road and took a bad tumble. Dick JOICE was first behind him, and as luck would have it, he could not stop in time to avert the catastrophe which followed. He rode right over the fallen and prostrate form of his friend Dave, bruising the latter some, but not seriously.
     On assembling and viewing the wreck before them, it was decided that Dave would be obliged to come to Rochester on a train if he got here at all. The front wheel of his bike was ruined and he was obliged to tramp several miles before he could get a train. He had set his heart on coming along, however, and he placed his ruined machine on board a Central train and accompanied it to this city. As for the others, they mounted their bicycles and rode on their way.
     Late Saturday night, the lads, their numbers now depleted by the loss of one of their best riders, arrived in Batavia. They were pretty well tired out and they were ready to go to bed and sleep. They hunted around the town for a hotel and at last found one, a "Raines hotel," where they were promised accommodations for the night. They were slowed away, two in a room, like sardines in a box where they sweltered until morning. The boys say they are down on "Raines hotels" and if they get a chance will do what they can to get rid of them. They do not like sleeping on a roof after putting up good money to pay for a comfortable bed.
     The run to Rochester was made without any mishap. The lads had plenty of fun jollying the farmers along the line and pelting them with apples. They were threatened with shot guns that were loaded with rock salt, and other dire threats were made against them, all of which did not disturb their equanimity in the least. They were just as audacious, just as provoking, just as much "messenger boys," no matter how much they were anathe_atized by the rural people they met.
     The boys arrived in the city at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, and were met by their long-lost Dave. Dave had already succeeded in getting his wheel repaired and was ready for any fun or frolic they had to propose. The Rochester Western Union boys were busy at work, so Mortimer DEMPSTER, one of the Postal messenger boys, made friends with them and went out to show them the city. He took them all over the town and showed them through the police station and other places that they were supposed to visit merely as visitors. He gave them a view of the river, from Vincent street bridge, and showed them some of the scenery for which Rochester is famed.
     Last night the Buffalo lads took a long ride in company with a number of the Rochester messenger boys. While here, they are the guests of Andy NAGAL and Fred WILSON, of the Western Union messenger service and George WALTERS of the Postal. The trip to this city is made in the nature of a return call. Several weeks ago these Rochester boys went to Buffalo and enjoyed themselves hugely, and then invited their fellows in the Queen City of the Lakes to come here and see what Rochester was like.
     "I was surprised to see how careful they are here about the clothes the boys wear," said "Hank" RODENBERG. "The minute I walked into the office in the Arcade this morning. I heard one of the bosses tell a boy to go home and put on a stand-up collar. He had on a 'lay-down,' but it seems that don't go here. In Buffalo some of the boys wear the dirtiest kind of clothes and as for collars, the most of them don't have any. You are more careful here and it looks funny to us."
     It is possible that some permanent organization may result from the visits of the messenger boys back and forth. A Messenger Boys' Protection Association has been talked of, and the friendly feeling that has sprung up between these lads may result in an organization for the mutual benefit of all. The Buffalo boys will start back this morning, after having made good use of their time while here, and having what all unite in calling "a boss time."
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PROBABLY PARALYZED
 
A Man Found Lying on the Street Car Tracks
 
A man whose name or residence could not be ascertained, narrowly escaped death by a trolley car late Saturday night. One of the North St. Paul and Sophia street cars, which was in charge of conductor No. 437, while on its way northward, came upon a man lying on the track at the curve near No. 8 school, between 9 and 10 o'clock.
     The motorman noticed a dark object on the track a few yards distant, and slackened the car's speed. Coming closer to the spot he came to a dead stop and jumped off his car to investigate. The object proved to be a man who seemed to be in an unconscious condition.
     The conductor and the motorman aroused him and inquired as to his being on the truck in such a position. He said he had fallen from a wagon and was unable to raise himself from the track. He was taken from the track and placed on the walk a short distance away, and the second car was notified to pick him, but he refused to be taken on the car, saying that the wagon would return again and take him to his home. He was left where he was and since that time no trace of him has been found.
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MISS HOFFMAN IMPROVING
 
Barbara HOFFMAN, the pretty German girl who was so seriously burned Saturday forenoon, is improving slowly, and there are hopes of her recovery. She now talks in a perfectly rational manner, but, as would be expected, is in intense pain from her terrible burns. She is still at the home of Ernest WATTS, No. 53 Conkey avenue, where she was employed as a domestic.
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DIED
 
EATON - In this city, Saturday, September 12, 1896, at her late residence, 180 Caledonia avenue, Mrs. Mary A. EATON, aged 75 years.
-Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the house. Friends will please omit flowers.
 
CHAMBERS - In this city, Sunday morning, September 13, 1896, at the residence of her grand-daughter, Mrs. E. W. MAURER, 61 Marshall street, Hannah VAN SCOY, widow of the late John CHAMBERS, aged 87 years.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
CHILDS - In this city, Saturday, Sept. 12, 1896, at his late residence, 58 Ontario street, Benjamin CHILDS, aged 53 years.
-Funeral Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the house and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church. Buffalo papers please copy.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--Henry MABUS died Saturday evening, aged 69 years.
--Mary A. EATON, aged 75 years, died on Saturday at No. 180 Caledonia avenue.
--Rosa, wife of Adam SCHMITT, died yesterday morning at the family residence, No. 259 Lake avenue, aged 64 years.
 
--Albert SCHOCKOW, aged 27(?) years, a conductor of the street railway, died yesterday at No. 69 Richard street. Besides his wife, two children survive him.
 
--Hannah VAN SCOY, widow of John CHAMBERS, died yesterday at the residence of her grand daughter, Mrs. E. W. MAURER, No. 61 Marshall street, aged 87 years.
 
--Andrew STORTZ, aged 83 years, died yesterday morning at the residence of his son, John STORTZ, No. 46 Third avenue. The deceased had been a resident of this city for over forty years. Three sons, Henry, John and Andrew, survive him.
 
--Benjamin CHILDS, an old and respected employe of the New York Central & Hudson River railroad, died at his home, No. 58 Ontario street, on Saturday last, after an illness of eleven weeks. His loss will be mourned by a host of friends, as he was well and favorably known throughout the western division, where he was employed as inspector of construction with E. F. VAN HOESEN, resident engineer. Mr. CHILDS was a member of the Exempt Firemen's Association and Local Union No. 72 of Carpenters. A wife and four children survive him, Charles, Frank, Edward and Mary.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Sept 15, 1896
 
MONROE
 
TRIED TO ROB MEN WHILE ASLEEP
 
Two Young Men of Honeoye Falls Turn Highwaymen
Are Now Under Arrest
Charles Blew and Brayton Graham Tried to Rob John Nevins
and Jerry Keeler While the Two Latter Were Asleep
 
Some time late Saturday night, or early Sunday morning, John NEVINS and a companion, Jerry KEELER overcame by heated political discussions, or something else sought peace and rest in the rear yards of the Wilcox house at Honeoye Falls, with mother earth for a bed, and sky for a canopy. Two enterprising youths, Charles BLEW and Brayton GRAHAM saw the condition of the sleepers, and evidently meant to go through their clothes and relieve them of any financial incumberances they might find. But Mr. NEVINS was not so deep in slumber, that he was to be caught napping, and made a break up the alleyway. BLEW demanded "money or your life," and fired a shot, which only made NEVINS run faster, when BLEW fired again. George DRUSCHELL and Ambrose BEACH were seated in the doorway of Root's jewelry store and one of them headed BLEW who turned and ran in the opposite direction, and the pursuers failed to catch him. Yesterday morning Mr. NEVINS appeared before Squire BURBERRY to swear out a warrant but for some reason unknown to the commonwealth, the warrant was not issued. Since then a warrant for the arrest of both BLEW and GRAHAM has been issued by Justice Albert LORD, of Mendon Center, and delivered for service into the hands of Constable STARR, who within a short time had "Goat" GRAHAM under arrest. He found him perched on a shelf in the basement of DRUCHELL's wagon shop. BLEW went out in the country to work, as he was seen going north just after dinner with his father attired in working garb. Constable J. L. HARNISH succeeded in capturing BLEW, having found him sooner than was expected.
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--The six months old child of Philip VAHUE, of Brockport died of cholera infantum Sunday.
 
--Charles HOWE, of Fairport, displays a fine McKINLEY and HOBART banner in front of his handsome residence on Perrin street in that village.
 
--William RALEIGH, of Brockport, died Sunday. He was an old resident of that place and was 81 years of age. One son, Waterman RALEIGH, survives him.
 
--The town board of Riga have designated the following places in Churchville for polling and registration: District No. 1, Widger's hall; district No. 2, Assembly hall.
 
--The funeral of Michael MURPHY, of Sweden was held from the Catholic Church at Brockport, Sunday forenoon. He died last Friday of Typhoid pneumonia, aged 68 years.
 
--The Fairport steam bakery has changed hands, the former proprietor, Frank WARNER, having sold the establishment to Fred T. CHENEY & Co., who will continue the business at its former location.
 
--Joshua COLEMAN, a well-known resident of Brockport, died Sunday, aged 66 years. An autopsy will be held over the remains. He was born in Pompey, Onondaga county, N. Y., in 1830 and has resided in Western New York for the past twenty years. A wife and two children, Dr. Byron COLEMAN, of Rochester, and Bertha COLEMAN, drawing teacher at the Brockport Normal, survive him.
 
--The death of Jared MAXON of Brockport Sunday, made the fourth death in that village Sunday. Mr. MAXON was born in Berlin, Rensselaer county, New York, in 1810 and was therefor 86 years of age, and one of the old residents of that village, having lived there for over forty years. Two children survive him, Mrs. Samuel ALLEN and Mrs. Arthur HARTWELL, both of Brockport.
 
--Yesterday morning E. F. AMSDEN, of Honeoye Falls, was at the woodworking plant, and, as he supposed, discovered a large snake in the flume. Mr. AMSDEN procured a hatchet and finely disintegrated his snakeship. When the engineer, Henry JOHNSON, had his attention called to the bloody mess, he at once recognized that it had not been a snake that was butchered, but an extraordinarily large eel.
 
--The union school, at Churchville, has recently been opened with an attendance of about 150 scholars. The teachers are: Professor LEE, Miss Lucy ROBERTSON, Miss May RANDALL, and Miss Florence ROWE. The members of the board of education have under consideration the matter of securing an additional teacher, as the work in the academic department has been increased, including a full four years preparatory course. The work in the primary and intermediate departments is also more than the teachers can attend to, and it is believed that an additional teacher would add largely to the efficiency of the school. The expense, it is claimed, would be very little above that paid for the running of the school in the old building; for since the organization of the union school, $100 has been received from the regents; $60 for credentials, and $50 for non-resident tuition, making a total of $120, and an additional $100 would be drawn for the new teacher, thus leaving only a very small amount to be borne by the district.
 
--At a large meeting of Republican voters of Honeoye Falls held Saturday evening, for permanent organization of the campaign club, the following action was taken. The committee on permanent organization recommended:  "(1.) That the name of this organization be the McKinley and Hobart Club of Mendon; (2.) That they place in nomination for officers the following persons: O. L. HUMPHREY, president; Aaron MATHER, E. H. WHITE and Rolly PARISH, vice-presidents: E. G. BROOKS, secretary; George R. JOHNSON, treasurer; (3.) That the committee appointed at the last meeting on enrollment and finance be made permanent: (4.) That a committee on music, consisting of George A. CASE, George ROGERSON and Charles S. LANG, be appointed; (5.) That an executive committee consisting of J. E. ROBSON, C. H. SHUART, E. U. SMITH, N. S. YATES and Peter DUFFY be appointed."  On motion the above recommendations were unanimously adopted. A drill corps will be formed under the direction of Charles R. PIERCE, aided by Jesse BURTON, Fred SHELDON, Will BAKER and Louis BRIGGS. The meeting was enthusiastic and closed with three rousing cheers for McKinley and Hobart, adjourning to meet at village hall Thursday evening, September 17th.
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CATTARAUGUS
 
--The Republican Club of Olean has about completed a handsome McKinley and Hobart banner which they will string across Union street in a few days. The friends of protection were never so active as they are this year. They have an unusually large membership to their club roll, and all are taking a lively interest in the affairs. It was reported that John C. FRENCH had declared for Bryan, but that is not so. He says, "While he believed in bimetallism he would support Major McKinley to the best of his ability.
 
--Chris WILSON, an employe of Tyler's mill near Portville, was struck Sunday night by a train on the W. N. Y. & P. railroad and instantly killed. He was 50 years old and leaves a wife and five children.
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SENECA
 
Incendiary Fire at Romulus - Surrogate Court Proceedings - Notes
 
--Mrs. Truman DECKER died at her home in Junius, yesterday morning. Her age was about 65 years and she leaves a husband and one son.
 
--The town board of Fayette has designated polling places, in that town, as follows: District No. 12, C. C. Flynn's hotel in Canoga; No. 2, Anthony POST's house (yellow tavern); No. 3, town clerk's office in C. D. Becker's building, South Waterloo.
 
--County Judge RICHARDSON held surrogate's court at his chambers at Waterloo, yesterday. Letters of administration from the estate of the late George S. SHEAR, of Junius, were issued to Stephen L. SHEAR, his brother, who was appointed administrator. It will be remembered that the former Mr. SHEAR was killed at Oswego, June 26th, by the fall of a scaffold at Oswego. Judicial settlement 'was had of the accounts of Cornelius R. BENNETT, of Brooklyn, as executor of the last will and testament of the late Sallie BLAKENEY, of Seneca Falls.
 
--Work will begin the latter part of this month or the fore part of next, on the newly projected Seneca county railway. The foreman is already on the ground at Geneva and considerable material has been accumulated together in the way of ties and railroad iron. The old Presbyterian chapel in South Waterloo will be utilized as a depot, the brick tannery across the street, as an express officer, while the barn in the rear will be swung around and converted into a freight house. This will secure another express company for Waterloo with lively competition and cheaper rates.
 
--About 8 o'clock on Sunday evening fire broke out in the central part of the town of Romulus and it was found to be the old barn on the farm owned by Silas KINNE of Penn Yan, and worked by Elmer CHURCH. It burned to the ground, together with fifteen tons of hay. A new binder and mower and a horse rake, a clover huller belonging to Clermont YERKES was also burned. It looks like the work of an incendiary. Not long ago, it is said, some itinerant venders of tinware were caught purloining hay from the barn and quite a quantity of tinware was given over by them in settlement of the case. It is a peculiar fact that the barn should burn so soon after. The fire could be distinctly seen many miles.
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WYOMING
 
House on Fire at Attica - Assignment of School Teachers
 
--O. P. STOCKWELL, of Attica, was elected high counselor at a meeting of the High Court of Forresters at Albany on Friday.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. James B. SHERMAN, an old resident of Perry who died suddenly on the 11th, was held on Sunday afternoon. Her age was 70 years.
 
--Sunday evening as the various congregations at Attica were gathering for evening service an alarm of fire was sounded and flames were seen issuing from the chimney on the house occupied by Andrew J. POWERS. A cap in the chimney was thrown out and the burning soot falling into an upper room had ignited bedding and done considerable damage.
 
--More assignments of public school teachers from this county have been made as follows: Miss Bessie CONGEE, of Varysburg, to the school at Java village; Miss Erma WILSON, of Arcade, to Sandusky; Miss RANDALL, of Warsaw, and Professor E. MURPHY, of Campbell Hill, to the Rock Glen school; Miss Ella GARTLAND, of Attica, to a school in New York; Professor James COPELAND to Eagle; Professor Edward DUGGAN, of Gainesville, to the school at Portage; Professor WARD and Miss Daisy ROWLEY to the school at Bliss; Miss Louise LEE of Attica, to Whitesboro; Miss Lizzie LANG, of La Grange, to Black Creek; Professor L. W. BISHOP, of Genesee Falls, to Franklin; Miss Nellie SHAY, of Wethersfield, to Jasper; Miss Lizzie WILLEY, of Perry, to Hermitage; Professor M. HART; Miss FOSKETT and Miss TABOR to the Silver Springs school; Miss Alta PERKINS to district No. 1, Westerfield; Professor E. B. Franklin to Poplar Tree school; Miss Alta M. PREY to the Attica union school; Miss Ella D. STOVER, of Orangeville, to Thompson Corners; Miss Mary DUDLEY, of Warsaw, to the Auburn high school.
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ALLEGANY
 
Meeting of the Steuben Presbytery to be Held at Angelica To-Day
 
--The presbytery of Steuben, which comprises, twenty-seven churches, and as many ministers, will hold its semi-annual meeting at the Presbyterian Church in Angelica, this afternoon and evening. The opening sermon will be preached by Rev. Daniel McKay ADDISON, the retiring moderator. The subject of Home Missions will come prominently before the presbytery.
 
--The Catholic churches of Belmont, Scio and Angelica, all in charge of Rev. Father DEALY, are arranging to hold a picnic for the purpose of raising money to carry on the work in the three missions. The programme of the day will offer many interesting features and among them will be addresses by prominent men, upon the gold and silver question. A year's scholarship at St. Joseph's Academy at Buffalo, has been offered to the young lady raising the largest amount of money. Misses Gertrude GARRIGAN, of Belmont, Anna HURLEY of Scio, Margaret CARROLL of Belvidere, and Nellie COOTS of Angelica are the contestants.
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GENESEE
 
--Howard ISAAC, son of Susana ISAAC, of Elba, fell from a grape arbor yesterday and broke his arm. Dr. LEWIS, of Elba, reduced the fracture.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
 
--Mabel, only daughter of Andrew B. and Lavina GOSTICH, died yesterday, aged 6 years.
 
--Rose, wife of William B. REDMOND, died yesterday at the family home, No. 87 Avenue E.
 
--Mary, wife of George DAVIS, died Saturday, at her home, No. 232 Kent street, aged 85 years.
 
--George A., infant son of John and Grace RITTENSBARK, died Sunday at the home of his parents, No. 148 South avenue.
 
--Mrs. Richard CUNNINGHAM died last evening at the residence of her son, Lorenzo CUNNINGHAM, No. 20 Hudson place, aged 84 years.
 
--Frank W., infant son of Frank and Rose MILLER, died yesterday at the home of his parents, No. 165 Broadway, aged 7 months.
 
--Ann, wife of Thomas WOODS, died at her home, No. 61 Richmond park, yesterday, aged 78 years. Deceased left three sons and two daughters.
 
--Burton L. WATERS, died yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. BISNETT, No. 26 Scio street, aged 20 years. Deceased leaves a mother, four sisters, and two brothers.
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A SUSPICIOUS DEATH
 
Coroner Kleindienst Will Investigate the Case To-Day
 
William HOFF of No. 575 St. Joseph street, 41 years of age, died suddenly at the State Hospital at 5:30 yesterday afternoon. Mr. HOFF had been taken to the hospital only a few hours before, and the nature of his malady had not been found out. There was scarcely time to make a diagnosis of his case before he died.
     Yesterday afternoon, word was received by Overseer of the Poor GARDINER that a middle-aged man was confined in a house at 575 St. Joseph street. He seemed to be without any of the necessities of life and so without any friends. The ambulance of the Hahnemann Hospital was sent to the __ and the man was removed to the State Hospital. It is stated that the ambulance surgeon was obliged to break into the house in order to get the patient. He seemed to be very weak and in an emaciated condition.
     The physicians at the hospital realized that the case was a serious one, but HOFF failed rapidly. On his death, Dr. REMINGTON refused to grant a certificate and Coroner KLEINDIENST was called. He has ordered an autopsy and it will be performed this morning. The body of the dead man was taken to the morgue.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed Sept 16, 1896
 
NO AUTOPSY NECESSARY
 
Dr. Wilbur Satisfactorily Explained the Death of William Hoff
 
Coroner KLEINDIENST yesterday decided that an autopsy was unnecessary in the case of William HOFF, the man who was taken to the State Hospital Monday afternoon and who died an hour after reaching there. The statement of Dr. C. W. WILBUR, of No. 763 North St. Paul street, detailing the history of the case was convincing to the mind of the coroner and a certificate of death was granted.
     Preparations were being made yesterday morning at the morgue for performing an autopsy when Dr. WILBUR arrived there and said that about the first of September HOFF came to him and asked medical treatment. HOFF was at that time living with his parents, who had recently moved to this city. The doctor treated the man who was suffering from indigestion and dissipation. He also gave the man money for his immediate needs. HOFF was still in a weak state and after being treated by Dr. WILBUR continued drinking. He was soon taken sick and went to No. 575 St. Joseph street, where his parents lived. Dr. WILBUR was called to attend him there and advised that the man be taken to the hospital at once. His parents delayed the removal until Monday when Dr. WILBUR called, and, seeing that HOFF was in a precarious condition, he informed the superintendent of the poor.
     The only suspicious circumstance in connection with the death of HOFF was that when the Hahnemann ambulance went to the house, No. 575 St. Joseph street, for him, the door was found locked. The ambulance officers were obliged to force their way into the room where he was lying. Dr. WILBUR says that this is not strange, as the man's parents were away, and they had locked the house, not thinking that anyone would call in their absence. As soon as this was satisfactorily explained arrangements for the autopsy were stopped and Coroner KLEINDIENST granted a certificate of death.
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WAS IT INCENDIARY ?
 
Box 46 Called the Department to Another Frank Street Fire
 
An alarm of fire from box 46 about 8 o'clock last evening called the department to a frame dwelling at No. 227 Frank street occupied by Edward CRANE. The house is owned by Mrs. O'LAUGHLIN, who also resides on Frank street. The flames were confined to the rear portion of the house and were extinguished before any considerable damage was done.
     Shortly before the fire started a strange man was seen by a little girl in the house climbing over the rear fence, and she asked him what he wanted. The stranger stated that he was looking for a rabbit and turned around and left the yard. Shortly after the fire was discovered, Officer Henry McALESTER was one of the first to see the flames and he turned in the alarm. A thorough investigation as to the cause of the fire will be made as there are grave fears of incendiarism, as only the night before the house at No. 229 Frank street, adjoining, was considerably damaged by fire.
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CHICKEN THIEVES ARE BUSY
 
Whether there is an enterprising chicken thief at work laying in a stock of fowls for Thanksgiving, or whether there is one of the "profesh" picking out a stock of the feathered beauties for next winter's cock fights is not known by the police, but they do know that there have been several coops in the northeastern part of the city broken into during the past week and several valuable fowls stolen. Ontario and Davis streets have been the favorite stamping grounds of the thieves for the past week.
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FUNERAL OF GEORGE KATE
 
The funeral of George KATE will take place this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the family residence, No. 33 Harris avenue. The burial will be at Albion. Rev. R. C. GRAMES and Rev. F. S. DUNHAM, rector, will officiate.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--John Allen McINTOSH, died at St. Mary's Hospital last night, aged 71 years.
 
--Mrs. Elizabeth DUNLAP died Monday at her home, No. 144 East avenue, aged 52 years.
 
--Herich BRITENSTOOL died yesterday at the family residence, No. 27 Kenilworth terrace.
 
--Frank W., infant son of Frank and Rose MILLER, died Monday at the home of the parents, No. 165 Broadway.
 
--Burton L. WATERS died Monday at the residence of his sister, Mrs. BISNETT, No. 26 Childs street, aged 20 years. He leaves a mother, four sisters and two brothers.
 
--Ann, wife of Thomas WOOD, died Monday at the family residence, No. 61 Richmond park, aged 78 years. Deceased left three sons, Samuel, Edward and Thomas WOOD, and two daughters, Mrs. Samuel JENKENS and Mrs. Frederick KENNEY.
 
--Mrs. Bridget CUNNINGHAM, wife of the late Arthur CUNNINGHAM, died Monday evening at No. 20 Henion place, aged 84 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. G. W. BROWN, of Chicago, and one son, G. W. CUNNINGHAM, of Rochester.
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FUNERAL OF BENJAMIN CHILDS
 
The funeral of Benjamin CHILDS was held yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the family residence, No. 58 Ontario street, and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church. Solemn requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. J. P. STEWART assisted by Revs. FARREN and SMELZ. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Delegates from the Exempt Firemen's Association and the Local Union No. 72 of Carpenters attended the funeral. The interment was at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
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A PRIZE WINNING AERONAUT
 
Professor C. ALLEN, of Dansville, was in the city yesterday. He has just returned from Providence where he took first prize in a balloon contest, for superior speed in preparation, height in ascending, and trapeze performance.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed Sept 30, 1896
 
ARTHUR L. WHITE DEAD
 
He Was Accidentally Killed in an Arizona Mine
 
Arthur L. WHITE, formerly in charge of the weather bureau of this city, was killed on Monday last by falling down the shaft of the Congress mine at Phoenix, Arizona. The news of the accident was received by Observer L. L. VANDERPOOL, of the local bureau, who was an assistant under Mr. WHITE when he had charge of the bureau in this city.
     Mr. WHITE assumed charge of the Rochester station June 18, 1891, and remained here until December 16, 1894, when he was relieved by Observer PARKER. Prior to coming to this city he had been stationed at Parkersburg, West Va. From here he was transferred to Columbus, Ohio, and thence, in last November, to Phoenix, Ariz., where he met his death.
     In the three years and a half of his stay in this city Mr. WHITE made a host of friends. During the latter part of his residence, he lived on University avenue, and his many former neighbors are much shocked to hear of his sudden and violent death. He was one of the most competent and careful students of the weather ever located in Rochester, and his study of local conditions made him unusually successful in making local forecasts.
     Mr. WHITE was a man of liberal education, the graduate of a Western college. He lived for some time at Green Bay Wisconsin, where his father was a missionary among the Indians, the remnants of the several tribes of this state that have been transferred to a Western government reservation. He was thoroughly conversant with the character of the Indian and was an ethnologist of some note. He was not only a master of the system of meteorological observation in use by the weather bureau, but was one of the few observers capable of individual investigation and working out new methods. He appeared frequently before scientific societies and delivered many addresses several of which required much research.
     Mr. WHITE liked the city of Rochester and it was through his great efforts that the city now has such a complete weather observatory. When the local bureau was crippled for lack of funds and in the poorest condition, his individual efforts raised it to the rank it now holds. The deceased leaves a wife and two children, the eldest child being named Rochester after this city.
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GONE TO THE JURY
 
The Action of Catherine Waldele Against the New York Central
 
The case of Catherine WALDELE against the New York Central railroad company occupied the attention of the trial term all day yesterday, and it was nearly night before it was given to the jury. The action was brought to recover $15,000 damages for the death of the plaintiff's husband at the Brown street crossing on the ground that the crossing was not properly protected by gates. A great many witnesses were sworn on either side, and several maps were introduced to show the situation at the crossing.
     At the conclusion of the plaintiff's case Edward HARRIS, of counsel for the railroad company, moved for a non-suit on the ground that no evidence had been produced to sustain the plaintiff's case. The motion was denied, with leave to renew it at the conclusion of the defendant's testimony. When the defendant rested the motion for a non-suit was again made and again was denied.
     If the jury agrees the verdict will be presented to the court this morning. This is the second time the case has been tried.
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DRUNK AND WET
 
John Sullivan Took His Water After His Liquor
 
The Erie canal seems to have some attraction that people cannot resist, and another victim has received a wetting. Pleasure seekers have been charmed out of launches; bicyclists have ridden into the waters and suicides have sought relief from the world in one last plunge.
     John SULLIVAN, an old man of 65 or 70 years, is the latest victim of involuntary baptism. He had been gazing upon the cup that cheers for some time prior to his bath, and was on his way home, shortly after 1 o'clock this morning, with a friend who had been sharing with him the flowing bowl. When he arrived at the Exchange street bridge he got himself on the wrong side of the railing and walked into the canal. Fortunately his half smothered cries for help were heard by Bridgetender CURTIS and Officers SHEA and KANE, who discovered him struggling in the water. He was pulled out and landed safely on the tow path, none the worse for his experience and of a clearer mind.
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GEORGE H. BROWN
 
Death of a Well-Known and Popular Railroad Man.
 
One of the best known railroad men in this city, George H. BROWN, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 214 Mt. Hope avenue. Mr. BROWN had resided in Rochester twenty-one years, coming here from Corning. He was born, however, in Honeoye Falls. His age was 58 years. For many years he was conductor on the Erie railroad, but a short time ago entered the services of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg railroad, in which he remained until shortly before his death, when his failing health obliged him to abandon active work.
     Mr. BROWN was a veteran of the late war, having served with distinction in the Forty-ninth New York Regiment, Company E, in many of the fiercest battles of the war. He was a member of the Order of Railroad Conductors, No. 8, of which organization he was for a number of years head conductor. He was also a prominent member of C. J. Powers post, G. A. R., and of Garfield lodge, A. O. U. W.
     He is survived by his wife, and son, F. Clark BROWN, both of this city; and three brothers, Edward and John BROWN, of Geneseo, and Nelson BROWN, of Avon. Mr. BROWN had a large circle of friends and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
 
                             ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--The death of Carrie S. GAWNE occurred in this city Monday morning.
 
--Charles KAELBER died yesterday morning at his home, No. 25 Wilson street, aged 35 years. Mr. KAELBER's death was quite sudden, he being apparently in the best of health when he retired for the night. At about 1 o'clock he complained of a smothering sensation and died within an hour of heart disease. He was a member of Salem Church and took a deep interest in its welfare. He leaves a wife, three sons, a father and mother and two brothers, J. George and Gotthilf KAELBER.
 
--At the family residence, No. 5 Madison park, Frances S. CLARKE passed to the other shore yesterday afternoon. A gifted, lovable young lady of remarkably tender and affectionate disposition, she leaves a host of friends to mourn her departure. Just budding into womanhood, she was needed by her Father, and without a murmur or an instant's hesitation she crossed the dark river to His arms. The deceased was a daughter of William C. and Isabel CLARKE, and leaves three brothers, William T., of Austin, Pa., and Robert J., and Roger A., and two sisters, Eva CLARKE and Mrs. William MAYO, of Rochester. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the house.
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RAILROAD RUMBLES
 
--A. S. WESTON, assistant roadmaster of the Central, went to Buffalo yesterday on business.
 
--E. B. BEYINGTON, general northern passenger agent of the Lehigh Valley road, was in the city yesterday.
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PURELY PERSONAL
 
--T. J. SEXTON has returned from a week's visit in Buffalo and Batavia.
 
--A birthday party was given to Miss Alice FOX at her home last Monday evening, by her many young friends.
 
--Ex-City Engineer J. Y. McCLINTOCK will leave this morning for an extended trip through Canada, having been engaged by dominion parties to confer with them on matters of much professional importance.
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BROUGHT TO THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
 
John CARLETON, fifteen years of age, and who claims residence with his father at No. 613 Mulberry street, Syracuse, was sentenced in the State Industrial School in this city Monday. The police of Syracuse had been looking for young CARLETON since 1891 when he was accused of chicken stealing. Since then he has roamed about the western part of the state doing like mischief. The specific warrant upon which he was arrested charged him with stealing eight prize-winning pigeons from John WEST, of Syracuse.
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BRIEF COURT NOTES
 
--In the appellate court yesterday, a motion was made to dismiss the complaint in the case of John F. CORTHY against John R. STRAUCHEN. The motion was denied.
 
--The will of Henry W. BUHLMAN was admitted to probate yesterday by Surrogate BENTON. Property to the amount of $6,250 in the town of Penfield is left to the widow during her lifetime, to be divided at her death among the four children of the testator.
 
--Judgment was taken yesterday in the municipal court by William A. REYNOLDS against the Paul Boynton Chute Company for $55.25 for labor and materials furnished.
 
--The case of Charles E. WALKER and others, as administrators, against Warren C. ADAMS, was dismissed yesterday by Justice DAVY, in the trial term, it having been settled out of court.
 
--Judgment has been taken by John FERNER against Henry AMAN for the sum of $150.50 in the municipal court.
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JOHN A. METZGER DEAD
 
Another Victim of the Rockland Park Boiler Explosion
 
John A. METZGER, of No. 168 Bartlett street, who was injured in the Rockland park boiler explosion about six weeks ago, died at St. Mary's Hospital yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He has been delirious for the greater part of the time since the accident and finally lost his mind entirely.
     Coroner KLEINDIENST, who is investigating the case, was called in and took charge of the body. He later ordered the remains taken to the late home of the deceased. An inquest will be held on October 12th.
     METZGER is the second victim of the Rockland park fatality. John A. HOLLIDAY of No. 5 Meng park was almost instantly killed by the explosion of the boiler and Contractor William FULLER was seriously injured. The inquest to determine the cause of death of John HOLLIDAY will also be made on October 12th.
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TAKEN TO JAIL
 
Matthew KELLY was taken to jail yesterday to serve a sentence3 imposed on him by the United States court, recently in session at Buffalo. KELLY is a saloon keeper, and has a place on Lyell avenue. He was found guilty of failing to comply with the provision of the new liquor law, which provides that saloon men must keep their licenses posted in a conspicuous place. The sentence imposed was a fine of $25 or imprisonment for twenty-five days in the Monroe county jail.
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HIS WATCH TO BE SOLD
 
Anyone who wants to buy a watch cheap can probably do so this morning when Deputy Sheriff VICK offers for sale a time-piece belonging to Emil KALLMEIER. Emil is a member of the Eighth Separate Company, and is indebted to that organization in the sum of $17 for fines accrued. Having failed to pay them, the usual steps have been taken to make collection by process of law. Other cases are pending, and it behooves delinquents to walk up to the captain's office and settle.
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A FRESHET CASE
 
An Action Brought Against the City and the Town of Brighton
 
No cases were tried in the county court yesterday, there being none which the attorneys were ready to go on with. The case of Charles E. WOODWARD against the town of Brighton and the city of Rochester was called, but was not down for a later day.
     This action was brought to recover $1,000 damages for loss and injuries suffered last spring during the heavy flood. Mr. WOODWARD, whose home is in Chili, although he is an attorney with offices in the city, started to drive across the Westfall bridge which spans Red Creek. The water at the time was breast high on his horse, covering the approaches to the bridge, and when he drove into the swift current swept his horse and carriage down the stream. The horse was drowned, the carriage wrecked and Mr. WOODWARD narrowly escaped drowning. He claims that the approaches to the bridge were high, narrow and unprotected by any railing, and that he was unable to see the roadway on account of the water. As the Westfall road is the dividing line between the city and the town, he holds the town and city jointly liable for the damages sustained.
     It is claimed, on the part of the defendants, that they cannot be held liable for damages caused by a freshet which they could not prevent, and also that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence in venturing to drive across the bridge at that time. It is claimed that he was warned not to make the attempt, but that seeing someone else make the passage successfully, he also took the risk, with disastrous results. Horace L. BENNETT is Mr. WOODWARD's attorney, and Fanning & Williams appear for the town of Brighton, and Corporation Counsel RODENBECK for the city.
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DIED SUDDENLY
 
Charles KAELBER STRICKEN DOWN YESTERDAY WITH HEART DISEASE
 
Charles KAELBER, a tailor, died yesterday morning at an early hour at his home, No. 25 Wilson street, aged 35 years. He seemed to be in good health when he retired Monday night, but soon complained of being ill. A little after 1 o'clock, he complained of a smothering sensation about the heart and before help could reach him, he was dead.
     Coroner KLEINDIENST was called in, and after an investigation, granted a certificate of death from heart disease. Mr. KAELBER was a prominent member of Salem Church. He leaves a wife, three sons and two brothers, J. George and Gotthilf KAELBER, both of this city.
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ARRESTED IN LOCKPORT
 
W. S. CREVELING was arrested by Detective KAVANAGH yesterday in Lockport on the charge of grand larceny in stealing $50 from George W. SWEENEY.
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RIDER IS DEAD
 
He Lived Five Days and With a Dislocated Neck
 
William RIDER, of 11 Sixth street, died at St. Mary's Hospital, yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock from a broken neck. He has been at that institution since Friday, and not until yesterday morning was it certain that he would die. At that time he began to fail rapidly. His wife was sent for and was by his bedside when the end came.
     On Monday it was stated that the man's condition was much improved and the physicians at the hospital believed that there was a chance for his recovery. All day Monday and Monday night he seemed to be better, but yesterday morning there was a relapse. By 11 o'clock yesterday forenoon it was seen that he could not possibly live.
     RIDER was 36 years of age and has a family consisting of a wife and two children. He was a powerful man and it is probably owing to his strong constitution that he lived so long.
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