Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat &
Chronicle
October 2, 1897
MARRIED
MC KENNA- TUNBRIDGE- At the
residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. J. Ross LYNCH, Thursday,
September 30, 1897. Frank E. MC KENNA of Albion, N.Y., and Miss Kitty
TUNBRIDGE, of Rochester.
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DIED
WHITE- In this city,
at the family residence, 51 Myrtle street, Thursday, September 30, 1897.
Miss Katie E. WHITE, aged 19 years and 11 months.
-Funeral services will be
held Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2:30 P.M. from the house,
and 3 P.M. from Trinity
Church.
SEMMEL- The funeral of Charles SEMMEL, the veteran who died at
his home, No. 5 Kelly street, Wednesday afternoon, will be held from his
late home, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The members of E.G. MARSHALL
Post will meet at the house at 1:45 P.M., on Saturday, in uniform and
wearing memorial badges.
THOMPSON- In this city, Oct. 1, 1897, Esso
Jane, widow of Alexander THOMPSON, aged 53 years.
-Funeral from the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Peter PITKIN, Jr., 165 Frost avenue, Sunday
afternoon at 2:30.
KING- At Pittsford, N.Y., Friday, October 1, 1897,
Edna Theresa, second daughter of William and Margaret KING, of Pittsford,
aged 17 years.
-The funeral will be held at St. Louis' church, Pittsford.
Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock.
O'REILLY- At Greece, N.Y., at the
residence of his son, John O'REILLY, Jr., on the Ridge road, John O'REILLY,
Sr., aged 85 years. Three sons and one daughter survive him.
-The funeral
will take place from the house this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and at 3
o'clock from the St. John's church on the Ridge road.
JS
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Oct 9, 1897
MUCH MIXED MATRIMONY
Game of Freeze Out Played At Far
Rockaway
Ill-Assorted Couples
Elopements and Arrests Figured In the
Game.
One To Many Wives
Curious Outcome of Domestic Affairs
In Which a Physician Conspicuously --
Marriage Ties Seeming of Little
Account in Far Rockaway.
Far Rockaway, N. Y., Oct. 8 - Dr.
Paul VAN DYKE and wife went to board with Mr. and Mrs. Anton ERRINGER, in
Fenhurst, a few miles north of this village. The doctor admired the
prepossessing wife of his host and last June eloped with her in the absence of
the other occupants of the house, taking many household valuables, besides
ERRINGER's gold watch and clothing. The goods were shipped in several large
trunks and boxes to New York. The elopers also took the woman's two children
with them.
ERRINGER on
his return found VAN DYKE's wife and children weeping. Obtaining the check
numbers of the baggage sent by the fugitives, he hurried to New York with
Policeman John FERBER and intercepted the goods, but the missing couple had
gone to Boston the night before. ERRINGER returned to his home and began
housekeeping with VAN DYKE'S wife, who had placed her three children in an
orphan home at East Rockaway.
VAN DYKE,
after a few weeks, wrote to his wife, asking her to sell the household goods
and send him the money, as the woman with whom he had eloped was ill in a
hotel in Boston. Mrs. VAN DYKE did not reply.
The doctor,
a few weeks later, secretly returned and went to the orphan asylum to see his
little ones. ERRINGER learned of his return, and Constable Charles
SHAFFER, with a warrant charging him with grand larceny, captured the doctor
and brought him before Justice SMITH, who committed him to the county jail to
await the action of the grand jury.
Mrs.
ERRINGER, who was in New York, came back to face her husband and defend VAN DYKE,
and there was a hot time in the house. Mrs. ERRINGER decided to remain with
her husband, and for the sake of their children he forgave her.
ERRINGER
said his enemy would now lie in jail while he had two wives, but recently
he found life with two wives too exhilarating, and, it is alleged, drove them from
the house. Both went before Justice SMITH and swore out a warrant for his
arrest. ERRINGER has since been missing, and the two wives have taken
possession of his home. Mrs. ERRINGER went before the grand jury last week and
testified that she was alone responsible for the loss of the articles, which
VAN DYKE was charged with stealing. Accordingly VAN DYKE has been set free.
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HELD TO BAIL
New York, Oct. 8 - Richard MILLER, 18
years old, of Asheville, Chautauqua county, N. Y., was held for trial to-day
in default of $2,000 bail, on a charge of robbery. It is alleged that he
snatched a purse containing $5 from the hands of Mrs. Celia COHEN.
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OFFERED TO GUGGENHEIMER
New York, Oct. 8 - Randolph
GUGGENHEIMER admitted to-day that he had been formerly tendered the nomination
by Tammany Hall for president of the council vice RUPPERT resigned. He said
that he would not decide until he had seen his brother.
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BEQUEST IN COURT
Several Institutions Interested in
the Edson Will Case.
Albany, Oct. 8 - Two of the cases on
the calendar of the court of appeals for Monday are the EDSON will executors'
appeal from decisions of the lower courts declaring void a portion of a
bequest of about $500,000 to the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the house of
Mercy, the New York Charity Aid Society, the Home for Incurables, the Woman's
Hospital, the Italian Mission, the Young Women's Christian Association, the
Children's Aid Society, the New York Free Library, St. Luke's Home for Females
and Sheltering Arms all New York city institutions. The executors of the will
are John E. PARSON, Charles S. FAIRCHILD and W. S. BARTON.
Miss Mary A.
EDSON, died at the age of 70, on May 29, 1890, leaving a will and three
codicils made in the month of her death, and an estate appraised at
$1,210,000.
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SUICIDE NEAR LOCKPORT
Lockport, N. Y., Oct. 8 - James
WINKLEY, 53 years of age, who resided seven miles northeast of here on the
SLAYTON settlement road, committed suicide this morning. He took a dose of
Paris green and then to end his memory slashed his throat. WINKLEY was found
in bed still alive but before a physician arrived he expired. No reason is
known for the act. He leaves a wife and seven children.
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WILLIE WEIGHILL'S INJURIES FATAL
He Died at the Hahnemann Hospital
Yesterday.
An Inquest Was Begun
Attorney Appearing for Dead Boy's
Family Wanted an Adjournment --
Other Injured Ones Will Probably
Recover.
Willie WEIGHILL, the 14-year-old boy,
who, with two others, was seriously scalded by an explosion of a tank filled
with boiling matter at the canning factory of the CURTICE Brothers' Company
last Wednesday, died at the Hahnemann Hospital at 6 o'clock yesterday morning
from his injuries. The body was at once taken in charge by Coroner GRAHAM, who
ordered it taken to the morgue.
In the
accident which cost WEIGHILL his life, John SEWALLE and John HETZLER were also
hurt. The boys, who ranged in age from 12 to 15 years, were working near a big
steam tank, the top of which was blown off by the closing of a vent pipe, and
the boiling material inside was projected into the room. Three of the lads who
were working near the vat were burned so severely that they had to be taken to
the Hahnemann Hospital.
It was, at
the time, next to impossible to learn any of the details of the accident. The
employes at the factory were mum as oysters, and the hospital authorities
would say nothing. At the inquest, which was held by Coroner GRAHAM at the
morgue yesterday afternoon, the first definite statement in connection with
the tragedy was made. Some of the testimony was conflicting. After hearing
what a dozen or more witnesses had to say, the inquest was adjourned until
this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
Virgil M.
GRAHAM, of No. 12 Flower City park, was the first witness. GRAHAM is foreman
at Curtice Brothers' factory. He said:
"The
accident occurred at 2 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon. The accident resulted
from the blowing off of the cover of a tank, suspended under one of the
floors. The tank was filled with apples, apple skins, cores and water. The
tank holds 160 gallons. The tank is filled up with the articles named, and
boiled by means of steam, which passes into it. The boys were working at a
table five or six feet away from the tank.
"The cause of the accident was the closing up of the vent pipe by some of
the contents of the vat. Pieces of several apples and one whole apple were
later found in the pipe. No steam can get out of the tank except through the
vent pipe and the cover, which is set on the top of the tank.
"We
have seven other tanks in the building, one of which is similar to the one
which burst last Wednesday. The six others have no vent, but this is not
necessary, for the reason that they are not boiled at so high a pressure. When
the vent pipe was clogged, the steam in the particular vat was pent up until
there was force enough to blow the cover off, and the contents were thrown out
for five or six feet. This fell on the boys, scalding them.
"So
long as the vent pipe remained open there was no danger of accident. There
never was any trouble with the tanks before."
John KRIEGEN,
No. 120 Frank street, an employe at Curtice's establishment, said that he was
on the fourth floor of the factory when the accident happened. Witness said he
never heard of any trouble with the tanks. If anything had happened he would
have known it. Said he:
"There
were probably eight people working at a table that stood five feet from the
tank. Some had their backs to the vat, and three of the boys had the boiling
liquid thrown over them. When I ran upstairs they were removing the clothes
from the bodies of two of the boys."
A physician
who attended the injured boys, testified as to the nature of their injuries.
He said that Willie WEIGHILL was the most seriously scalded of the two. The
flesh was burned from his back and the back part of his legs. death resulted
from these burns.
Leo ROTH, of
No. 19 Langham street, repairer at Curtice Bros.' factory, said the tank, the
cover of which was blown off, was put up only ten days before the accident.
Clarence DOSER, of No. 19 Flower street, a foreman, also told the story of the
accident.
John
SMALLWOOD, Jr., of No. 152 Avenue D, who fills the ketchup tanks at the
canning factory, said he was thirty feet away from the tank that ran over. He
saw several people running around, heard screams and realized that an accident
had happened.
John
FROSTBAUER, of No. 30 Cleveland park, a tinsmith, testified that he made
repairs on this particular vat by making a new piece for the vent pipe.
Everything about it was in good condition.
Mrs.
Elizabeth PERRY, of No. 15 Granger street, an employe at the factory witnessed
the accident. She said:
"About
two hours before the accident happened, the cover of the tank lifted and a
peck of apples came out. There was a long table, and on both sides of it were
ranged children at work. One end of the table was close up to the vat. The
WEIGHILL boy was sitting next to the vat and when the cover was first blown
off he was frightened and came up to me. Then one of the men asked my boy what
he was doing there.
"'Go
back there and go to work,' I said to him. The boy walked back, but he seemed
to be scared to death.
"Mrs.
DO_EY, whose home is at No. 13 Granger street, was at work on the same tub
with me. She was frightened when she saw the explosion, and started on a
run, saying there was bound to be trouble, and she didn't want to get mixed up
with the affair. I wasn't subpoenaed to appear here."
Coroner
GRAHAM explained that Mrs. PERRY was not subpoenaed as a witness at the
inquest, but came to the morgue voluntarily yesterday afternoon and addressed
herself to him.
"I've a
feeling that it's my duty to come here this afternoon and tell what I know
about this accident, coroner," she said. "It's my duty to the
dead."
The woman
was served with a subpoena, and proved to be one of the most important
witnesses sworn yesterday.
Mrs. Edith
STANTON, of No. 412 State street, was sworn. She said she didn't know that
the cover of the tank was in the habit of "lifting." She caught one
of the injured boys as he was crawling under the table. As soon as the
explosion occurred there was confusion.
Mrs. STANTON
said, in reference to Mrs. PERRY, that the latter had been in trouble with
Curtice Brothers about her wages. During the afternoon Mrs. PERRY came to Mrs.
STANTON at the factory and asked her about the removal of one of the
children's clothing. Witness said Mrs. PERRY had asked her what she was going
to say at the inquest.
"I'm
going to tell the truth," she answered.
"Look
out that nobody impeaches your testimony," Mrs. PERRY said.
Witness
stated that after making these remarks Mrs. PERRY left the factory.
Virgil A.
GRAHAM, a foreman, was recalled, and gave unimportant testimony. Edgar N.
CURTICE, of the firm of Curtice Brothers, was asked about the size of the vent
pipe and other details, all of which had been mentioned before.
At the
request of former Judge Thomas RAINES, who was present in the interest of the
dead boy's family, the inquest was adjourned until this afternoon at 3:30
o'clock. Some of the boys who were at work in the factory will at that time be
asked to tell their story of the accident.
John SEWALLE
and John HETZLER, the two other boys who were hurt, are still suffering
intense pain, but it is thought they will live. It will be some time before
they can leave the hospital.
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HEMLOCK WATER FOR NURSERIES
Used for Irrigating Purposes to a Good Advantage
On account of the dry weather that has prevailed of late, the executive board
has received many applications for the use of Hemlock water for irrigating and
other purposes, from the residents of Brighton, Gates, Greece and Irondequoit.
Where such applications have been granted, the charges are fixed at 20 cents
per 1,000 gallons and $5 per $1,000 of assessed valuation of real estate.
Among those who have received permission to take
water are: Brighton, R. D. Luetchford & Co., Luke Brothers Co., The Hawks
Nursery Company, George W. CROUCH, Jr., John CRAIB, Cornelius SMITH, James
HAVENS, N. R. ELLISON, Mrs. Thomas LEIGHTON, Alice E. BUELL; Irondequoit; W.
N. CLARK, August BLAUW; Greece, Eastman Kodak Company, Charles D. WELLS;
Gates, district school No. 3, Ellen ROGERS. The three companies in the
Brighton list, take the water from a standpipe, at the corner of East Main
street and Culver road. The water is taken to the nurseries in tanks, and an
accounting of the same is kept by an employe of the executive board. The other
consumers receive the water by pipe line and the amount used is metered.
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WANTED WHITE MEN
Request an Aged Spinster Made to the Convention Reception Committee.
The reception committee in connection with a convention recently held in this
city had all the trials that such a committee usually has, and some of
their experiences were quite humorous. They had to provide for a large number
of guests, and were obliged to ask most of them to "board 'round."
Of course people had their preferences as to whom they should ask to stay with
them.
Families where there were young women made
application for good-looking young men, and in families where a young man was
present, an application was sent in for a presentable young woman. With all
these requests on hand, the duties were truly perplexing.
The day before the convention was to begin, the
chairman of the committee received a note very politely written, from an aged
spinster, with a large family on her hands, which, after the customary
salutation, read:
"Please send two men to our house, white
preferred."
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MRS. ATTRIDGE RELENTED
She Forgave Her Husband, and Judge Ernst Discharged Him.
William ATTRIDGE, the Exchange street butcher, who
struck his wife in the face while both were standing in front of the Whitcomb
house last Wednesday night, was brought into police court yesterday morning
and discharged. Mrs. ATTRIDGE said the smart of the blow had all gone away and
with that her anger. ATTRIDGE, too, had asked for forgiveness, and she was
certain that he would never have struck her if he hadn't been drinking.
Judge ERNST told ATTRIDGE that drunkenness was no
excuse for brutally treating one's wife, and said that a man who would strike
a weak and defenseless woman should be held in contempt. He warned ATTRIDGE
not to assault his wife again. ATTRIDGE said he would remember the advice.
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PERSONAL
Mr. Avery G. POLER, for many years with Whipple & Crippen, desires to
announce to his many friends and acquaintances that he has associated himself
with the Empire Home Furnishing Co., at 115 East Main street, where he will be
pleased to see them, and where with improved facilities and a generous stock
of carpets, furniture, curtains, etc., marked at the lowest prices in plain
figures, he can serve you in a highly satisfactory manner,
Avery G. POLER
Now with Empire Home Furnishing Co., 115 East Main street.
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MARRIED UNDER A FLORAL BELL
And with a wedding ring made expressly for the occasion by Henry OEMISCH, the
Triangle building jeweler. Rochester brides are fortune's favorites and no
mistake.
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FROM ROCHESTER TO ROCHESTER
The Lord Bishop of the English Cathedral Town
Will Arrive To-day
Guest of the Church Club -- He Will Preach Twice To-morrow --
Reception in Powers Hall Monday Evening.
The lord bishop of Rochester, England, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. TALBOT,
and her sister, Miss LYTTELTON, is expected to reach this city from the west
at 8:40 to-night. He will also be accompanied to Rochester by Bishop WALKER of
this diocese. The lord bishop and his company are on their way east from a
visit to the Yellowstone park and the Northwest, coming by way of Toronto,
where they passed the last two days.
Upon the arrival of the party in this city it will be
met by a committee composed of members of the Church Club, and escorted to the
home of one of the committee, whose guests the two bishops and the ladies will
be while in Rochester.
The first services to-morrow at which the lord
bishop, accompanied by Bishop WALKER, will be present will be held at St.
Andrew's Church, Averill avenue, at 10:30 A. M. The lord bishop will preach
the sermon and administer the holy communion. When Dean HOLE, of Rochester,
England, visited here two years ago, he officiated at St. Andrew's Church, and
met many prominent citizens at a reception tendered him at the Chamber of
Commerce. Rev. A. S. CRAPSEY, rector of St. Andrew's Church, was one of the
first to recognized the propriety of inviting the lord bishop of Rochester to
officiate here while on his first visit to this country. Dr. TALBOT will
preach his first sermon in the diocese from Mr. CRAPSEY's pulpit.
A second service, at which Bishop TALBOT will
preach a sermon to the Church Club, whose especial guest he is to be while in
this city, will be held at Christ Church on East avenue, commencing at 3:30
o'clock P. M. (didn't get the rest)
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STRAINED A HAIR
Judge Ernst Has Some Very Fine Distinctions
Charles B. ERNST, police justice of the city of Rochester, delivered an
address last night to a number of the colored voters of Rochester, including
several members of the Douglass League, in a room in the Durand block, of West
Main street.
The meeting was called to order by Thomas PLATTNER.
After speeches by less prominent men, refreshments were served. Judge ERNST
denied, to a reporter of the Democrat and Chronicle, that he had delivered
such an address.
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RECENT DEATHS
--Maria RAICHLE died at her home, No. 94 Hayward avenue, Wednesday, aged 36
years.
--James A. BOWEN, aged 36 years, died last night at the family residence,
No. 145 Champlain street.
--The infant daughter of Alexander and Ella MILLOTT died Thursday at the
family residence, No. 20 Ward street.
--The infant daughter of August and Louise KAMINSKYE died yesterday
morning at the family residence, No. 37 First avenue.
--The remains of Benjamin BUTLER, formerly of this city, who died at Detroit,
Mich., will be brought to Rochester for interment.
--Earl Henry DUNHOLM, infant son of Henry and Regina BRIGGS, died Thursday
night at the home of the parents, No. 8 Wilde street, aged 2 months.
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DIED
HILL - At Collinsville, Conn., October 5, 1897, Russell Blair HILL, son of
William and Elizabeth Blair HILL, aged 6 years.
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MUNICIPAL COURT
Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 8, 1897
Present - Hon. John M. MURPHY and Hon. Harvey F. REMINGTON, municipal
court judges.
Elmer E. WYCKOFF against James MASTERS; judgment by default in favor of the
plaintiff for $29.65.
Flour City National Bank against Frank FICKETT and others; judgment by default
in favor of the plaintiff for $44.85.
William D. HAVES against F. Tracy NELSON; judgment by default in favor of the
plaintiff for $238.42.
German-American Bank of Rochester against Charles ASPENLEITER and another
judgment by default in favor of plaintiff for $465.57.
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POLICE COURT
Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 8, 1897
Present-Hon. Charles B. ERNST, police justice, presiding.
Morris CULHANE and James MURPHY, drunk; sentence deferred.
Frank SCHWARTZ, petit larceny; adjourned to October 13th.
Albert F. WITLER, violating ordinance; $1 judgment.
William WEIRECH, violating ordinance; $1 judgment.
Fanny LEARY, drunk; adjourned to October 11th.
Henry KARLE, vagrancy; sent to Shelter.
Frank BROWN, vagrancy; one month in Monroe County Penitentiary.
Frank RENDENEUER, disorderly conduct; adjourned to October 13th.
Peter BATH, assault, third degree; adjourned to October 14th.
Minnie GOLDSTEIN, assault, third degree; adjourned to October 15th.
George HEHNE, assault, third degree; discharged.
Lizzie STILLMAN; offensive language; charge withdrawn.
Joseph KLINGLER, assault, third degree; six months in Monroe County
Penitentiary.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
The following transfers of real estate were recorded in the office of the
county clerk up to the time of closing yesterday:
Vanderbilt Improvement Company to James A. STOWE and Mary E. STOWE, property
in Despatch; $1.
Vanderbilt Improvement Company to Fred SCHRACKEL, property in Despatch; $1.
William TRUMPP and others to Rose SAMUEL, property on Alexander street; $1.
Eva JANZEN to Rose SAMUEL, property on Alexander street; $1.
Louis SCHMITT to Adolph HOCK, property on Sander place; $600.
Elmer A. MARSH to German-American Bank of Rochester, property on Conkey
avenue; $3,000.
Edwin S. HAYWARD to Elizabeth Ray DUDLEY, property on Webster avenue; $1.
Roswell RANNEY to Emma R. WOOLSEY, property in the town of Perinton; $1.
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OUTWITTED BY THE FAMILY
A Wedding Party That Did Not Throw Rice and Old Shoes
There was a sadly disappointed wedding party at the Central-Hudson railroad
station the other night. That is, the young people who had driven to the
station in contemplation of seeing the bride and groom safely on their wedding
trip were such, but the two who had so shortly became one were just one too
many for the little party at the station.
About fifteen or twenty of the lively young
people who attended the wedding supplied themselves with an ample amount of
rice, and presumably a few old shoes, and many were the sly whispers that
passed around just before and after the ceremonies. Plans were laid to follow
the carriage bearing the newly married young people to the railroad station,
but the best of plans sometimes go amiss and this was one of that sort. The
bride and groom were to take a late train for the East. After the ceremonies
they entered a carriage and started for the railroad station. The half
dozen or so other carriages started after. In some manner the occupants of the
first carriage outwitted them, and when the young people arrived at the
station dressed in their wedding gowns and suits of black, they had to wait a
few moments for the train. The train came in, and after making the usual stop
of several minutes, started on its way East. In the meantime the followers
stood around the gloomy train house trying to catch a glimpse of the bride and
groom. They were not to be seen, however, and after the train had pulled out
the carriages were again entered and the disappointed revelers started
for home.
Mr. and Mrs. NEWLYWED laughed and took a later train.
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MEHNE WAS PROVEN TO BE INNOCENT
He Was Honorably Discharged by Judge Ernst
Court Said Girl Lied
She Charged Mehne With Brutally Assaulting Her and
Could Not Bring Any Proof of it.
George MEHNE, who has a saloon at No. 391 North St. Paul street, was arraigned
in police court yesterday morning on the complaint of Bertha MERKES, a girl
living near him, who accused him of striking her and hurting her severely.
MEHNE was honorably discharged.
"This case never should have been brought
up in police court," said Judge ERNST. "I think this girl has
been lying. it only encourages her in doing what she ought not to."
The alleged assault took place September 28th. MEHNE
has been troubled a great deal by children in the neighborhood. He is a quiet,
well-behaved man, and has a good reputation in the vicinity where he lives.
When it was reported that he had been arrested on complaint of the little
MERKES girl, people did not believe that it was possible. They were satisfied
that the charge would not be proven against him, and were gratified at the
decision of the court yesterday morning.
When the case was called, the MERKES girl had several
witnesses called to show that an assault had been committed. They stated that
they had heard her cries, but beyond this couldn't say anything about what
occurred that day. The girl said that MEHNE, after getting her into a room,
struck and kicked her several times.
MEHNE was placed on the stand, and told how the
trouble came about. He said that Bertha MERKES had annoyed his family a good
deal by running through their back yard. There was not a very good feeling
between the neighbors, and MEHNE told the MERKES girl to keep off the
premises.
On the morning of the arrest, witness said, the
MERKES girl came through the back yard. Mrs. MEHNE saw her, and cautioned her
not to repeat it. She turned to go back into the house, and a stone rattled
against the roof. She whirled around, she says, and caught the girl in the act
of throwing another stone at her. His two little girls came home from school
that day, and they reported that the MERKES girl had thrown stones at them.
The children said that Bertha MERKES had struck and kicked them.
Mr. MEHNE said he thereupon ran out, and taking hold
of the girl, to scare her, told her he was going to hold her there until a
policeman came along. He denied that he struck or kicked her. After getting
the girl to say that she wouldn't bother his children any more, MEHNE let
Bertha go.
The MEHNES say that the whole trouble came about
through the jealousy of neighbors. In dismissing the complaint, Judge ERNST
dwelt upon the fact that MEHNE had been done an injustice by bringing the case
into police court, and that no warrant should have been issued on the good
name of Mr. MEHNE tainted by arrest on such a trivial charge, especially on
complaint of a girl, who Judge ERNST said, had been complained of time and
time again.
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ATTACKED A WOMAN
Former Convict Sent to the Penitentiary for Six Months
Joseph KLINGLER, who got out of Auburn prison only a short time ago,
after serving a term of seven years on a charge of highway robbery, was sent
to the penitentiary for six months yesterday morning by Judge ERNST. KLINGLER
was charged with assault in the third degree on the person of Mrs. Carl KNOPF.
Several witnesses were called yesterday morning who
testified to KLINGLER's brutal treatment of Mrs. KNOPF. The latter is the wife
of Carl KNOPF, who has a saloon at the corner of Herman and Hanover streets.
On the night of the 8th of September, KLINGLER and another man went into the
saloon. They had a drink, and then KLINGLER demanded a loaded cane which he
said had been taken away from him in the saloon the day before. The two
customers began to make threats, and KNOPF saw there was trouble ahead for
him. He called to a man named CROUSE, and the latter put in an appearance,
armed with an ice pick.
KLINGLER no sooner caught sight of CROUSE than he
hurled a beer glass at him, following this by drawing his revolver and aiming
it at CROUSE's head. CROUSE jumped at KLINGLER, and managed to hit the
pistol in such a way that it could not be discharged. Mrs. KNOPF came in, and
KLINGLER attacked her, and threw her bodily out of the room, bruising her
severely.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sun Oct 10, 1897
CONVENIENT SLOT MACHINE
Drop a Nickel in and Receive Two Stamps and an Envelope
The newest nickel-in-the-slot machine to be seen in Rochester is that which
returns postage stamps and an envelope to the person dropping in the nickel.
One wishing stamps has but to place a five-cent piece in the slot, and he
receives two two-cent stamps and one one-cent stamp, and an envelope. He
also gets more or less advertising matter in the envelope. There is no
compulsion however, in regard to the perusal of the latter. The machines
are being put up in stores and office buildings throughout the city, and
will likely be very convenient, as there has been nothing else quite so
difficult to purchase as a postage stamp.
There are two slots on the machine, one in front
where the envelope with the stamps inside come out, and the one at the side
into which the nickel should be dropped. As the little sign card on the
machine merely tells one to drop the money in the slot, and the hole for the
money is in the slot, and the hole for the money is in an obscure place,
some persons have lost their nickels by putting them in the wrong slot.
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ANOTHER BATCH OF WHEELMEN
Edward A. LANG, of No. 35 Elm street; Bruno WEICHMANN, of No. 90
Englewood avenue, and Frank KINSKY, of No. 9 Cayuga park, were arrested for
riding on the sidewalk yesterday by Policeman DREXELIUS and SCHULTZ, of the
mounted squad. Frank LONG of No. 18, Edith street, was arrested for
scorching by Policemen KINNEAR and YOULE, another detachment of the mounted
police.
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AFRAID OF HER HUSBAND
Thomas REDDY, arrested for assaulting his wife, Bridget REDDY, was arraigned
in Judge ERNST's court yesterday morning. Mrs. REDDY said she was afraid
that if her husband was allowed to go at large he would do her bodily harm.
REDDY asked for an adjournment, and the case was put over until the
16th instant. REDDY was sent to jail.
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PAPER FROM ALASKA
A copy of the Alaska Searchlight, published at Juneau, in that far-away
land, has been received by a Rochester party from a friend who has gone to
the gold fields. The paper is three years old and is edited and published by
E. O. SYSVESTER.
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MORE SIDEWALK RIDING
Andrew ROGERS and James ROBINSON were arraigned in police court yesterday
morning, on a charge of violating the bicycle ordinance by riding on the
sidewalk on West avenue. They were convinced, and each one was fined $5.
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FEVER SITUATION
Washington, Oct. 9 - Surgeon-General WYMAN's bulletin covering the
yellow-fever situation for yesterday gives the following results; New
Orleans, 49 new cases, five deaths; Mobile, 6 new cases, no deaths; Alco,
Ala., one case, no deaths; Biloxi, Miss., 11 cases, 1 death; Ocean Springs,
no cases and no deaths; Scranton, 11 cases and no deaths; Edwards, 13 cases
and 4 deaths; Nitta Yuma, 1 case and no deaths. Reports from Clinton and
Henderson's Point delayed.
New Orleans, Oct. 9 - The board of health at 1
o'clock to-day announced 17 new cases and two deaths reported up to that
hour.
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KILLED WHILE GUNNING
Sandy Hill, N. Y., Oct. 9 - This afternoon a lad named NAILOR, while gunning
near here, was shot and instantly killed by a companion named BRIGGS. The
ball entered the mouth and came out in the back of the head.
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FUNERAL OF WILLIE WEIGHILL
The funeral of Willie E. WEIGHILL, who died at the Hahnemann Hospital Friday
morning from injuries received at Curtice Brothers' canning factory, will
take place this afternoon from the residence of his parents, No. 35 Bloss
street.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
--James A. BOWEN, of No. 145 Champlain street, died Friday night at the
family residence, aged 36 years.
--Mrs. Mary KLEINHANS, of this city, died very suddenly Friday at the home
of Casper FOOS, in Fairmont. She fell from a porch and sustained injuries
from which she died within a few hours.
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MARRIED
ERICKSON - MACY - On Thursday, October 7, 1897, at "Chilmark"
Avon, N. Y., by the Rt. Rev. William D. WALKER, D. D. LLD., and the Rev.
Henry F. DARNELL, D. D., Cecile, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silvanus J. MACY,
to A. Wentworth ERICKSON, of Boston, Mass. New York and Boston papers please
copy.
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DIED
MEYER - In this city, Friday morning, October 8, 1897, at her late
residence, 7 Hayward park, Elizabeth, wife of Joseph MEYER, aged 39 years.
Besides her husband she leaves four children. She was a member of Branch
104, L. C. B. A., St. Michael's parish.
-Funeral from the house Monday morning at 8 o'clock and from St. Michael's
church at 8:30 o'clock.
WEIGHILL - In this city, Friday morning, October 8, 1897, at the residence
of his parents, 35 Bloss street, Willie E., son of John N. and Patience
WEIGHILL, aged 13 years and 1 month.
-Funeral from the house this (Sunday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mon Oct 11, 1897
DEATH OF SARAH BACKUS
Expired Suddenly in Her Room Yesterday -- A Well-Spent Life
Miss Sarah BACKUS, who with her sister, Miss Harriette H. BACKUS, occupied
apartments at No. 62 State street, did not respond to the call of her
sister yesterday morning, and on investigation, it was found that she was
dead in her room.
Because of the suddenness and unexpected nature
of Miss BACKUS's death, it was decided to call Coroner GRAHAM to determine
the cause. The coroner granted a certificate of death from heart disease,
Miss BACKUS had been an invalid for a number of years.
Miss Sarah BACKUS has had a remarkable business
and personal career in Rochester. For almost fifty years she and her
sister have been connected with the millinery business and three
generations of Rochester women have gone to them, not only as patrons, but
quite as much as friends. The Misses BACKUS have had a peculiar hold and
occupied a unique position, in that they were connected with good families
and were themselves so estimable that the barrier which is ordinarily
raised between business and social life was obliterated in their case.
Women who were old when they were girls; women who were in the hey-day of
life twenty-five years ago, and girls, the granddaughters of the first who
patronized the BACKUS sisters, have all come in their turn, taking their
advice, purchased their wares and gone away with the feeling that they had
dealt with people whose "souls were above buttons," and who were
worthy not only of business patronage, but of personal friendship.
To a very large circle, the death of Miss
Sarah BACKUS will come as a personal bereavement. She was born in
Sandwich, a sea-faring town on Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 1821. She came
to Rochester with her sister about 1841 and subsequently entered the
business which she made her life work. The first establishment was located
in what was known at that time as "Concert hall building," on
State street, nearly opposite what is now the Ellwanger & Barry
building. Her business was conducted on a most intimate basis with her
patrons, who numbered among the first families of her time, and her social
life was intermingled with that of theirs.
Mrs. D. W. POWERS yesterday expressed herself as
being one of those to whom Miss BACKUS's death was a personal loss. She
stated that she had early become attracted to her by the nicety of her
work and the charm of her character. Many others are there also who could
express the same sentiments.
Miss BACKUS is survived by one brother, Frank
BACKUS, of New York, and one sister, Miss Harriette H. BACKUS, of this
city. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon from the residence of
her niece, Mrs. Henry S. MACKIE, No. 57 Park avenue.
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The Literary Club Will be Addressed by Miss Julia Whiton This Evening
At the meeting of the Lady Principals' Literary Club, to be held this
evening at Reynolds Library, an interesting address will be delivered by
Miss Julia WHITON, a specialist in geography, whose special theme will be
along the lines of the recently prepared syllabus that is about to be
issued by Superintendent NOYES.
The method to be followed in the future,
especially that which will be used in the fourth and fifth grades, will be
a radical change from the old manner of teaching geography. Miss WHITON
took a special course in geography at Harvard University, and is thought
to be a capable woman and one who will make the subject of interest to
those who attend.
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RECENT DEATHS
--Peter MURRAY died Saturday night at the family residence, No. 74 York
street, aged 72 years.
--Theresa, daughter of Katherine and the late George WIEGAND, died
Saturday afternoon at the home of the parents, No. 49 Pearl street.
--Elizabeth, wife of Joseph MEYER, died Friday at the family residence,
No. 7 Hayward park, aged 39 years. Besides her husband she leaves four
children. She was a member of Branch No. 104, L. C. B. A., St. Michael's
parish.
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W. C. T. U. NOTES
--Twelfth ward W. C. T. U. night will be observed this evening, at Stone
Street, Rescue Mission. Mrs. W. B. DINGMAN and others will speak.
--A meeting of the executive committee of the Monroe County Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will be held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon
next, at the mission headquarters, No. 28 Stone street.
--The monthly business meeting of the Central Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will be held to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, in the lower room of
the east tower, of the Second Baptist Church.
--C. N. HOWARD will speak at Stone Street Rescue Mission to-morrow
evening, at 8 o'clock, on "How to Reach the Masses and Win Them for
Christ." Music will be furnished by the Prohibition Union Quartette.
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AGAINST THE OFFICER
One Bit of Business for the Police Commissioners
The police commissioners will meet this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, at
their room at police headquarters. The most important matter to be
considered will be the charge preferred against Officer Joseph RENDSLAND
by Mrs. Johanna NEITZEL and her son, Richard NEITZEL. They allege that
RENDSLAND treated them both cruelly, first, they state in their complaint,
knocking the young man down, and when Mrs. NEITZEL appeared, hitting and
striking and kicking her in a cruel manner.
The charge was read at the last meeting of the
commissioners, and RENDSLAND pleaded not guilty, and asked for a
postponement of two weeks. It is understood that both sides will be
represented by counsel to-day.
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PERSONAL MENTION
--Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence MERKE are in New York.
--Miss Katherine L. McNULTY has returned to Rochester after spending a
week in New York.
--M. B. GATES, of Ontario, is visiting for a few days Mr. and Mrs. E. A.
HATCH, of No. 55 Grand street.
--George G. KERR, of No. 17 Clinton place, returned yesterday to the Union
Classical College, of Palmyra, after a week's visit to his mother, Mrs. A.
KERR.
--Miss Helen DAY, of Boston, who has been visiting Miss MacPHERSON, of
Plymouth avenue, will be the guest of Mrs. C. H. POLLEY, of Buffalo,
during the coming week.
--James McLAUGHLIN, an attache of the bureau of information of the New
York police force, has been in this city for two weeks. He returned to New
York yesterday.
--Paul LIMBACH, of No. 5 Hart avenue, member of Piessner Post, G. A. R.,
has gone to Albany on account of the sudden death of his father, who
was a member of Morris Post, G A. R., of Albany.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union Advertiser
Oct. 15, 1897
FREDERICK HEBERLE'S Will
Estate Left to Testator's Widow, Who is Made Executor
Frederick HEBERLE's will disposing of an estate of $1,500 was probated in Surrogate's court this morning. The entire
property is left to the decedent's widow, Elizabeth M. HEBERLE, who is named as executor.
The next heirs are two children under 21 years of age.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Max, son of Antonio and Rosa USCHOLD, died yesterday at the home of his parents, No. 211 Orange street, aged 7
years.
Sophia, daughter of Michael and Veronica NIGHAN, died last night at the home of her parents, No. 37 Champlain street,
aged 12 years.
Mrs. Phoebe YEOMANS, widow of the late Elias YEOMANS, died yesterday at her home in East Walworth, Wayne county,
aged 79 years. She leaves five children, Mrs. Wesley MANDEVILLE and Mrs. M. B. ADAMS, both of Rochester; Mrs. C.
T. SWEEZY of Marion, and Albert and Clara Yeomans OF East Walworth. Funeral from the house to-morrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Genevieve, daughter of Anthony and Mary A. DANTLE, died this morning at her home, No. 17 Vernon street, aged 6
years.
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WOULDN'T BUY A MOP
Mrs. Newdale Testifies in the Martin Will Contest
The contest over James MARTIN's will, bequeathing a $50,000 estate to his brother, John, was continued before Surrogate
BENTON this morning.
Mrs. NEWDALE, who worked at intervals for James MARTIN, testified as to the condition of the miser's house, on
Matthew street. She described it as very filthy. She cleaned part of it one day, and would have made a thorough
job, but MARTIN refused to buy her a mop.
Albert WILCOX, who had also worked for MARTIN, gave evidence as to the old man's condition. Another adjournment
was taken.
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MUST RETURN THE RING
County Court Jury Decides Against Lawyer Hulbert
The County Court jury this afternoon, in the case of Spencer W. GREENE against Leslie HULBERT, found a verdict
directing the defendant to either return the diamond ring in his possession, the property of GREEN, or else pay
$110.
HULBERT is a young Rochester attorney. Diamond Jeweler GREEN sued him for keeping a diamond ring, which he had
temporarily loaned him. The case was first tried in municipal Court, which also decided against HULBERT.
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FITZGERALD ARRAIGNED
Like His Pals He Denies That He Is An Extortionist
John M. FITZGERALD was arraigned in County Court this morning on the charge of extorting $200 from Rev. Fidelis
C. OBERHOLZER. His pals, "Kid" HALL, "Wink" WILLIAMS and "Al" McINTYRE, were arraigned
yesterday. Like them FITZGERALD pleaded not guilty.
FITZGERALD was brought into the court room handcuffed to Frank FANNING, who is accused of burglary. He is less
corpulent than when first arrested, his skin is clearer, and his flesh not so flabby. He is on the whole much healthier
looking. His trial was set down for November 5th. He will be defended by Salisbury & Ward. The cases of HALL,
McINTYRE and WILLIAMS are set down for the preceding third. WILLIAMS, who is defended by George RAINES, will probably
demand a separate trial, so HALL and McINTYRE will undoubtedly come first in order, then FITZGERALD or WILLIAMS.
The following prisoners were also arraigned:
Charles KINGSLEY, colored, grand larceny, second degree; stealing bicycle from George LAMBRICK July 25, 1897; plea,
not guilty; case set down for Friday of next week.
William WILLIS, robbery, second degree; stealing $1.70 from Michael LAVIN on July 9, 1897; plea, not guilty; trial,
Friday.
Hugh McMANNUS, burglary, third degree; breaking into Hugh CONWAY'S barn May 9, 1897, and stealing 7,000 cigarettes;
plea deferred until to-morrow at the request of his attorney, George M. WILLIAMS.
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Union and Advertiser
October 29, 1897
Rochester, NY
"Dr." Thomas Francis O'BRIEN, poet, still defies the world in spite of
the fact that his lodging house was raided last night. He has for some
time had his cheap lodging house on State street in a tumble down building next
to the Rochester candy works.
Complaints of O'BRIEN's place have frequently been made to the police. The
employees of the candy factory have been much annoyed by the actions of women
about the O'BRIEN premises. Last night Officer CULLIGAN who has been
watching the place, raided it and took into custody Bridget SHORT, about 30
years of age; Ida BUTACHLE, 16, Jennie WILKINSON, 19 and Phoebe MUXWORTHY, 19.
The most serious complaint was made against Bridget SHORT. She was charged
with making indecent exposures of herself in the windows of the O'BRIEN ranch in
full view of the employees of the factory next door. She was tried and
convicted on this charge this morning and sentenced to serve one year in the
penitentiary. She has frequently been arrested for drunkenness.
The MUXWORTHY girl says she came from Buffalo a short time ago and went to the
O'BRIEN place. She had entertained men there and she had seen men come
into the place and act in an indecent manner. This was with the knowledge
of the SHORT woman, the witness said, but whether it was with the knowledge of
O'BRIEN or not, she did not know.
The court advised Chief CLEARY to have O'BRIEN brought in on the statements of
the young women. So it is probable that O'BRIEN will soon be placed under
arrest. The WILKINSON girl came to Rochester from Canada a short time ago
having run away from home. An older sister came to the city yesterday in
the search of Jennie and learned nothing of her whereabouts till last night when
the girl was placed under arrest. The BUTSCHLE girl has been arrested
several times.
DECISION OF COMMISSION AS TO THE TAILOR'S SANITY.
Neighbors Tell of Many Strange Acts Committed by the Man Under Indictment.
Has a Mania for Assaulting People--Threw a Beer Keg Through a Window.
The commission of lunacy, appointed by County Judge SUTHERLAND to examine into
the mental condition of Louis FINZER, reported this afternoon that he is insane.
A large number of witnesses were sworn as to the man's sanity. FINZER is a
tailor and is now in jail under an indictment charging him with grand larceny.
The trend of most of the testimony submitted is to the effect that the
unfortunate man has a mania for making unprovoked attacks on people, it
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