Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
FEBRUARY 1, 1900
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FRY - At the family residence in Greece, January 31, 1900, Matilda M., wife of Thomas J. Fry, aged 77 years.
— Funeral services from the house at 1:30 and at the Baptist Church on the Ridge road at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
3d.
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JOHN O'LAUGHLIN
Death of an Old and Highly Respected Resident of the Ninth Ward.
John O'Laughlin, an old resident of the Ninth ward, died suddenly at his home, No. 217 Smith street, last evening,
aged 62 years. Mr. O'Laughlin was taken ill on Monday and while the physicians diagnosed his case as paralysis
of the stomach still his death was not expected.
Mr. O'Laughlin had lived in Rochester for over fifty years and had been in business on Smith street for over twenty-five
years. His circle of acquaintances and friends was very large and he was respected and admired by all who knew
him. He was a member of the Cathedral parish and a consistent and constant attendant of the church. Mr. O'Laughlin
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Thomas J. Naylon, and Miss Minnie O'Laughlin, and two sons, John of this city
and William L. of Buffalo.
Mr. O'Laughlin was member of Branch 88, C.M.B.A., Americus Lodge, A.O.U.W., Lamberton legion, Mutual Reserve Fund
Life Association, Empire Knights of Relief and Rochester Council of the Catholic Benevolent Legion.
Funeral of Francis MURRAY
The funeral of Francis Murray, who died at St. Mary's Hospital Tuesday, took place at 9 o'clock this morning. Mr.
Murray was well known and esteemed by all who knew him as a mild-mannered and amiable gentleman who, man and boy,
had lived in Rochester and its vicinity in Monroe county during all his life of about eighty years. Away back in
the thirties, when the Genesee Valley canal, long since abandoned to a railroad, was in progress of construction
by the state, he was with the late William Tone of Scottsville, contractor and afterward a superintendent on the
work. Latterly for quite a period he was in charge of the ferry over the Genesee river at Charlotte and commanded
the ferryboat Pinafore.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
— Josina BANKER died yesterday at the family residence at Barnard's Crossing, aged 84 years.
— Frederica, wife of John WALKOW, died Tuesday at the family residence, No. 61 Thomas street, aged 53 years.
— The funeral of George TUETY will be held from the family residence, No. 198 Jones street, at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow
afternoon.
— The funeral of Frederick H. MERLAU will be held from the family residence, No. 22 Lyell avenue, at 2 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
— Lorenzo E. MAYNARD died this morning at the family residence, No. 425 Plymouth avenue, aged 67 years. He was
baggage-master at the local station of the Erie railroad for several years. The deceased is survived by his wife.
— The funeral of Mrs. Sarah HARRISON will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Mullins, No.
137 Hudson avenue, at 1:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
— Magdelen HUCK died this morning at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Julius Armbruster, No. 150 Central park,
aged 43(?) years. The remains will be taken to Rosiere, N.Y. for interment.
— Barbara HOUCK died this morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Sophia Gessner, No. 745 Clinton avenue,
North aged 74 years. Deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. Zaffke of Dansville; Mrs. C. Matthews of
Rockport, Ill.; and Mrs. Gessner of Rochester. The remains will be taken to Danville for interment.
— Maria G. PIERCE died last evening at the City Hospital, aged 50 years. The remains were taken to the family residence,
No. 205 Lyell avenue. Deceased is survived by her husband, Captain F.B.G. Pierce, one son, Frank C. Pierce, a daughter,
Maud Pierce, and two brothers, George F. and Charles W. Ayres, all of this city.
— David F. FICHTNER died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 445 North street, aged 71 years. He was
a member of Germania Lodge, No. 722, F. and A.M., and also of Germania Lodge of Perfection. Deceased is survived
by one son, David G. Fichtner, and two daughters, Misses Louise and Katherine Fichtner, all of this city.
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Death of a Former Warsaw Resident.
WARSAW, Feb. 1 — John S. GLOVER, brother of Thomas S. Glover, leading dry good merchant in this village, died in
Nebraska, where he was visiting his daughter, at the age of 75 years.
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O'LOUGHLIN — In this city, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1900, at the family residence, 217 Smith street, John O'LOUGHLIN,
aged 62 years.
— Funeral Saturday morning at 8:30, at the house, and 9 o'clock at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
COLLINS — At her home, 77 Bartlett street, Mrs. Julia COLLINS, aged 70 years. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. E.M.
Wagner, and one grandchild, one sister and two brothers.
— Funeral at house at 8:30 o'clock and from Immaculate Conception Church at 9 o'clock a.m.
THE OLD, OLD STORY.
Parents Lock Children in Their Home and All are Burned.
NEW YORK, Feb 2 — Four children were burned to death at their home in Bontonville, Westchester county last night.
Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George WINANS, went away yesterday afternoon to attend to some business in a neighboring
town. They locked the children, whose ages ranged from 2 to 8 years, in their home, which is in an isolated place
on the outskirts of the town. When the Winans arrived home in the evening they found the place in ashes. The children
were incinerated. It is thought the children accidentally set the house on fire.
Death of Frederick BASTABLE.
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Feb 2 — Frederick BASTABLE, a prominent citizen of this city died this morning. He is the owner
of the $210,000 Bastable _____, which contains the theatre of that name. He leaves a widow, who will inherit his
fortune and $90,000 life insurance.
Funeral of Mrs. STOUT.
HONEOYE, Feb. 2 — the funeral of Mrs. Delia STOUT, a well-known business woman of this place, was held at her former
residence yesterday afternoon. Mrs. STOUT was the widow of P.J. Stout, , who was the proprietor of Stout's Hotel
for many years. At his death, Mrs. Stout managed the estate's affairs for a number of years.
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REV. JOSHUA THOMPSON.
Death of a Methodist Minister of This District To-Day.
Rev. Joshua THOMPSON died this morning at the Homeopathic Hospital, aged 73 years. He was one of the oldest members
of the Genesee Methodist Conference, having resided in this district for the past fifty years, and was also one
of the best known members of the Methodist Ministers' Association. On account of an accident received twenty-two
years ago, he was obliged to give up his pastoral work. For the past twenty years he supplied occasionally at some
of the churches in this district. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of this city. His residence was
at No. 30?? Adams street.
The deceased is survived by one son, Rev. ?.C. Thompson, prominent minister in Oakfield, N.Y. and Mrs. Alice Scofield
of Albany, N.Y. The funeral will be held from the chapel of the First Methodist Church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
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DR. J. ADWEN SEELEY.
Dies at the Residence of His Son-in-Law in Pittsford.
Dr. J. Adwen SEELEY of Rochester, for twenty-five years a practicing physician in this city, died this morning
after a lingering illness at the home of his son-in-law, Dr. William H. Doane of Pittsford. Dr. SEELEY was born
on Staten Island in 1844 and while a young man removed to this city, where he had an extensive practice. His death
will be mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in Rochester. Besides his wife, Ida Bolles Seeley,
deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. W.H.Doane and Gertrude A. Seeley, and his parents, Rev. and Mrs. John P. Seeley,
all of Pittsford. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. H.L.
Whatley of De Leon Springs, Fla. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Hope chapel. Services will also
be held at the home of Dr. W.H. Doane in Pittsford at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. John HARBECK of Black Creek
Jason L. MOORE of Centerville, aged 66 years.
Mrs. L.H. BARTLETT of Whitesville, aged 78 years, died while in attendance at a funeral of a friend.
Nunda News Note
NUNDA, Feb 3 — Patrick DAILY, a former resident of Nunda and an engineer on the Erie railroad, died suddenly with
pneumonia in Buffalo this week. A wife, daughter, Katherine and son, Robert, survive.
SENECA FALLS, Feb 3 — Word was received yesterday of the death of Henry A. BULL, which occurred at Allison, Ark.,
January 24th. A tree which he was cutting fell, and striking him on the head, crushed his skull. Deceased was about
60 years of age. For many years he conducted Bull's grove at the lake.
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DIED
HOYT — In this city, at the residence of Miss Cushman, No. 8 Park avenue, Miss Caroline E. HOYT, aged 85 years.
— Funeral Sunday, 3:00 p.m. Burial private.
FISHER — at the family residence, 21 Edmonds street, last evening at 9:40 o'clock, Louise C. FISHER, aged 51 years
and 9 months.
— Funeral Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house, and 2:30 from the Second German Baptist Church, corner
Meigs and Clinton avenue, south.
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JOHN O'LAUGHLIN.
Funeral Was Held from St. Patrick's Cathedral This Morning.
The funeral of John O'LAUGHLIN was held from the family residence, No. 217 Smith street at 8:30 o'clock this morning,
and from St. Patrick's Cathedral at 9 o'clock. The services were largely attended. Solemn requiem mass was celebrated
by Rev. T.F. Hickey, Rev. A.A. Hughes acted as deacon and Rev. George A. Burns was sub-deacon. Final absolution
was pronounced by Rev. J. P. K?rnan.
The services were attended by delegations from the various organizations of which the deceased was a member. They
are Branch 88, C.M.B.A. Americus Lodge, A.O.U.W., Lumberton Legion, Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association, Empire
Knights of Relief, and Rochester Council of the Catholic Benevolent Association. The floral offerings were numerous
and beautiful. The following acted as bearers: Richard Whalen, John Hughes, Edward Fox, John O'Hare, John Dempsey
and William Wall. Interment was made at the Holy Sepulcher cemetery.
MRS. JULIA COLLINS.
Death of an Aged Member of Immaculate Conception Church.
Mrs. Julia COLLINS died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 77 Bartlett street, aged 70 years. She
was an old member of the Immaculate Conception Church and an aged resident of Rochester. Her death was due to injuries
received on last Tuesday morning. While attempting to thaw out a frozen water pipe with a lighted newspaper her
dress caught fire and she was fatally burned. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E.M. Wagner, one grandchild,
a sister and two brothers. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning and from the
Immaculate Conception at 9 o'clock.
EUGENE KRAMER'S DEATH.
Was Caused by Being Caught Between Two Railroad Trains.
Eugene KRAMER died last evening at the City Hospital, aged 59 years. His death was due to injuries received on
Thursday morning. He was employed in Morse's lumber yard on West avenue and while going to work he went through
the yards of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railroad and was fatally injured by being caught between the
bumpers of two shifting trains.
The deceased is survived by his wife and four children. The remains were taken to the family residence, No. 195
Evergreen street. Coroner Kleindenst was notified of the death and will conduct an inquest at the morgue this evening.
DR. WILLIAM A. HARTMAN.
Dr. William A. HARTMAN, formerly of this city, but for some years resident of Pittsford, where he practiced his
profession and was widely known and esteemed as a learned and Christian gentleman, died this morning at his home
in that village. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Lillian.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
— The funeral of Fanny Bryant STEBBINS will be held from the family residence, No. 24 Hamiltion place at 2:30 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
— Louise C., wife of George FISHER, died last evening at the family residence, No. 21 Edmonds street, aged 51 years.
Deceased is survived by her husband, four sons, George E., Frank N., C. Elmer and Edgar J. Fisher, her mother,
two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon and from the
Second German Baptist Church at 2:30 o'clock.
— David PETRIE died last evening at the family residence, No. 1 Kensington place, aged 65 years.
— The funeral of Loronzo E. MAYNARD was held from the family residence, No. 425 Plymouth avenue at 2:30 o'clock
this afternoon.
— David PETRIE died last evening at the family residence, No. 1 Kensington place, aged 65 years.
— The funeral of Louis ?. HATTRICH will be held from the family residence, 503 North street, at 8:30 o'clock Monday
morning and from St. Joseph's Church at 9 o'clock.
— The funeral of Miss Caroline E. HOYT will be held from the family residence, No. 8 park avenue, at 3:00 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
— The funeral of Mrs. Maria F. PIERCE will be held from the family residence, No. 205 Lyell avenue, at 2:30 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon and from the ?rick Church at 3 o'clock.
— Cornelius O'NEIL died at St. Mary's Hospital Wednesday evening aged 33 years. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. S.
Kable and Margaret O'Neil and two brothers, Martin B. of Rochester; John, of Chicago. The funeral will be held
on Monday morning from the residence of his sister, 105 Saxton street at 8:30 and 9 o'clock from the Cathedral.
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IRA G. COLE.
Death of Holley Business Man
HOLLEY, Feb 3 — Ira G. COLE died yesterday. Mr. COLE was 68 years of age and leaves a wife and five children, Mrs.
Lo?ica Clough, New?l L. Cole and Arthur Cole of Holley and Mrs. Charles Aggas and Charles Cole of Aberdeen, South
Dakota. Mr. Cole was formerly in business in this place, doing a large building and contracting and coal and lumber
business for many years. He suffered a severe stroke of paralysis on September 3d, from which he only partially
rallied. A few days ago he had another stroke, which was the cause of his death.
DEATHS IN LE ROY.
LE ROY - Feb. 6. - More deaths occurred in this place yesterday than in any one day in some time, there being three.
The first was that of Mrs. Jennie HILL, wife of Charles J. Hill, which occurred at their home about five miles
south of this village at an early hour. The deceased underwent a surgical operation some months ago from which
she never recovered. Mrs. Hill was born south of this village thirty-eight years ago, being the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William K. Russell, who now reside at Pine City, Wis. Besides her parents and husband she leaves one brother,
Rev. Charles S. Russell of Pittsburg, Pa., and one sister, Mrs. Marion L. Jeffrey of Wilksport, Ont. The funeral
will be held to-morrow at 2:30 from her late home, with interment in Maplewood cemetery.
The second death removed Mrs. Sarah DAVIS at the home of her son, J.B. Halsted on Church street. Mrs. Davis was
born in Bridgeport, Conn. sixty-eight years ago and came to this county when quite young. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church. Besides her son she is survived by one brother, Frederick Davis of Pearl Creek. The funeral
will be held to-morrow from her late home.
Miss Caroline WITTER, who occupied rooms on Summit street, also passed away yesterday at the age of 78 years. She
was a sister of Mrs. Harley Norton of this place. She also leaves another sister, Mrs. Hiram B. Powell of Victor,
and one brother, William E. Witter of Bilose, Miss. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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GENEVA, Feb 6.- Mrs. Florence H. TAYLOR, wife of Frank Taylor, died yesterday. Deceased is survived by her husband,
two children, a sister and one brother.
PENN YAN, Feb 6. - Mrs. Phoebe A. SUTHERLAND died suddenly Sunday at the home of her daughter in Torrey. Her age
was 72 years. Mrs. Sutherland's husband, Reuben Sutherland, met death very suddenly six years ago at his home in
Milo, through injuries received from a fall in the dooryard during an attack of heart trouble.
Freeman G. WHEELER died yesterday after a long illness, aged 76 years He leaves a wife and one daughter.
DIED
JAGOE - In Greece Monday, February 5, 1900, at the residence of his nephew, William Patterson, on the Rochester
and Charlotte boulevard, Richard Jagoe, aged 81 years.
-The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon from the house at 2:30 o'clock. Interment at Mt. Hope.
OBITUARY
Miss Emma JOSLYN.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser,
MT. MORRIS, Feb. 6. - Miss Emma JOSLYN of this place died last night at the home of her niece, Mrs. F. E. Hill,
after a long illness, aged 54 years. Deceased is survived by two brothers, Frank, an attorney, and John, editor
of the Elmira Advertiser. Funeral Wednesday afternoon.
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Miss Cora DERRICK of Spring Lake, Died at City Hospital To-Day. Miss Cora DERRICK died suddenly this afternoon
at the City Hospital. She was 23 years of age and a resident of Spring Lake, N.Y. Coroner Henry Kleindeinst was
notified of the death this afternoon. He had the remains removed to the morgue and is investigating the case. A
post mortem examination will probably be held.
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MRS. OSCAR HASKINS.
Her Sudden Death Caused by Heart Disease - Certificate Granted.
Mrs. Oscar HASKINS died suddenly yesterday at the family residence, No. 89 Otis street, aged 57 years. When Mr.
Haskins returned home at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon he was shocked to find his wife lying unconscious on the
floor of an upper room in the house. He summoned Dr. Wooden but all signs of life were extinct when the physician
arrived. Dr. Wooden thought Mrs. Haskins had been dead for several hours. When Mr. Haskins left home early yesterday
morning his wife was feeling as well as usual and said she would do the weekly washing during the day. Mrs. Haskins
suffered from heart trouble and it is supposed that the exertion of washing brought on an attack of that disease.
Coroner Kleindienst was notified and granted a certificate of death from heart disease.
GEORGE S. HUTCHINSON.
Death of a Prominent Citizen of Albion
ALBION, Feb. 7. — The death of George S. HUTCHINSON, a prominent citizen of this place occurred yesterday afternoon
at his residence on North avenue, after a short illness. Mr. Hutchinson was a son of the late John Hutchinson of
Gaines, and was born in Murray, Canada, September 2, 1826, and moved to Gaines, Orleans county, with his parents
in 1828. He was educated in Gaines Academy. For many years he was a merchant in Albion, but for a number of years
past he has been engaged in the insurance business, representing fire, life and accident insurance. In politics
Mr. Hutchinson was a Democrat, and has served as president of the village of Albion, also trustee and treasurer.
During the War of the Rebellion he organized a company in the 151st Regiment and went to the front in 1862. He
was a member of Renovation Lodge, No. 97, F. and A.M., Orleans Chapter, No. 175, R.A.M., Alpha Omega Council, No.
75, and Monroe Commandery, No. 22. Mr. Hutchinson is survived by his wife, Catherine B. Wetmore Hutchinson.
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The remains of the late Mrs. George W. FRANK, who died in Kearney, Nebraska, last Sunday will arrive in Warsaw
on Thursday morning for interment.
Dolson H(?) BUSH of Gainesville died in Silver Springs on Sunday of consumption, aged 75 years. He was the last
of twelve children of his father's family and leaves seven children.
J.C. NEWMAN of Covington, one of the most successful apiarists in Western New York, died yesterday of catarrh of
the stomach, aged 75 years. No man in the town was more highly respected than he or was better known in this section.
He is survived by his widow and one son, L.S. Covington. (Newman??)
CLIFFORD MUST HANG
One Time Well-Known Politician and Detective Prepared For Death.
NEW YORK, Feb 7. Although his friends have spent over $100,000 to save Edward Clifford from the gallows, Hangman
Van Hise is to-day preparing for Clifford's execution on Friday, on the assumption that the court will no longer
interfere. Clifford was an active Democratic politician in Weehawken a few years ago. He made a record as a detective
years ago. In 1875 he secured a large reward by helping to capture Train Robber Oliver Perry. He spent the reward
in drink.
Funeral of General AVERILL.
BATH, Feb. 7. — The funeral of General William W. Averill was observed from the Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. He was buried In Grove cemetery, with military honors. The procession was very large and was headed
by the Soldiers' Home band. Flags were at half-mast and all places of business were closed in his honor.
BATH, Feb. 7. — Charles MILLER died at his late home, about two miles west of this village, yesterday. He was about
60 years of age.
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DIED
ROSENBAUER — At the home of his daughter in New York, Clemense Rosenbauer, Monday afternoon, aged 71 years. He
was a former resident of this city. He is survived by his wife, Bridget, seven sons and three daughters. He was
removed to this city at the home of his son, Wm. Rosebauer, for burial.
— Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. from the house and 9 o'clock at Holy Redeemer Church.
NAUGHTON — In this city, at the family residence, No. 21 Garson avenue, Anna Marion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.W.
Naughton, aged 5 years and 4 months.
— Funeral Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the house.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
— Augusta, wife of Valentine SCHUBERT, died yesterday at the family residence, 18 Eiffel place.
— Richard JAGOE died yesterday at the residence of his nephew, William Patterson, in Greece, aged 81 years.
— The funeral of Mrs. Delia B. HASKIN will be held from the family residence, No. 89 Otis street, at 2:30 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
— Anna May, daughter of M.W. and Emily NAUGHTON, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 21 Garson avenue,
aged 5 years.
— Myrtle RYCKMAN, daughter of Mary B. and Edward A. Strong, formerly of this city, died Sunday in New York. The
remains will be brought to this city for interment.
— Mrs. Jane MOURIN died yesterday at the family residence, No. 408 East Main street, aged 72 years. Deceased is
survived by six sons and three daughters. The remains will be taken to Cortland, N.Y. for interment.
— Louis F. VOGT died last evening at the family residence, No. 90 Savannah street aged 23 years. Deceased is survived
by his wife, two children, his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Celia Fisher, Mrs. M. O'Leary, and three brothers, George
J., Edward J. and Eugene A. Voght.
— Mrs. Daisy HOLLOWAY ABELES, formerly of this city and recently of Denver, Col., died at Phoenix, Arizona, Monday
evening. Besides her husband, Henry Abeles, deceased is survived by one daughter, Carrie Abeles, her mother, Mrs.
M.F. Holloway, and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Cunningham, of this city and Mrs. Frances Taylor.
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DEATH AT SENECA FALLS.
John BYRNE Succombs to Long Illness — Victims of Membraneous Croup.
SENECA FALLS, Feb. 7. — John Byrne died yesterday, aged 58 years. He was born in 1842 in Ireland, but had been
a resident of this place for many years. Some two years ago he was crossing a bridge near the works of Rumsey &
Co. when the structure gave way, carrying him with it into the canal, about twenty feet below. He did not at the
time appear to have been seriously injured, as he walked home after being got out, but his health began to decline
and he was never able to work afterwards. He is survived by his wife, six sons, Alexander, Stephen, Edward, Andrew,
Bernard and Lawrence, and three daughters, Mrs. James Souhan, Monica annd Katharine. Funeral to-morrow morning.
William, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. GLENN, died Sunday with membraneous croup, aged two and a half
years. The funeral was here yesterday afternoon, and at noon yesterday another son, aged nine months, died with
the same disease and a third child is now ill.
A VICTIM OF APOPLEXY.
Miss Grace BEAL of Palmyra, Found Dead in Bed This Morning.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
PALMYRA, Feb 8. — The citizens of this place were greatly shocked this morning when it became known that Miss Grace
Beal, one of the most prominent young ladies of this village, had been found dead in bed of apoplexy.
Miss Beal was greatly beloved by all for her kindly disposition and everybody was her friend. Deceased, who was
the only daughter of Mrs. Harriet Beal, and was 20 years old, was a graduate of the Palmyra Union school, and had
just finished her musical education at Syracuse. Miss Beal was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and
took a prominent part in all good works in that society.
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Funeral and a Death.
IONIA, Feb. 8, — The funeral of Samuel(?) ADAMS, was held yesterday afternoon from the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr. Adams, who had been ill but three weeks with typhoid fever, died Monday night at the home of John Palmer, about
two miles southwest of here. He was 42 years of age and leaves a widow and a son.
Tuesday morning occurred the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C(???) BRIDGELAND.
TRUESDELL — February 8, 1900 7:30 a.m.
Charles Mortimer Truesdell age 40 years. Funeral from the residence 30 Averill Pk. At 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
ISRAEL M. PECK.
Death of a Well Known Resident of Stafford.
LE ROY, Feb. 8. — After an illness of nearly two years Israel M. Peck died in Stafford yesterday. He had been a
resident of Stafford since 1852, when he purchased a farm in that town. His father, Richard Peck, was among the
early settlers of the county and resided in Bethany at the time of Israel's birth. Israel Peck had been quite prominent
in public life. After completing his education he taught school several years and later entered a store as clerk
in East Bethany. When but 21 years of age Mr. Peck was elected school collector. In 1850 he was elected school
superintendent and six years later school commissioner. For many years he was justice of the peace and served four
times as sessions justice. For three years he was chairman of the Board of Supervisors. He took great interest
in the development of the Stafford rural cemetery and was president of the association. He also did much toward
building up the Stafford Benefit Association. For three years he was district deputy grand master of the I.O.O.F.
fraternity. In 1853 he married Miss Frances C. Fargo, who preceded him in death. Two sons and one daughter survive,
as follows: Junius M., W. Scott and Miss Elizabeth Peck of Stafford.
KILLED IN HIS OFFICE
A Car Leaves Its Track and Crashes Into a Building
OLEAN, N.Y., Feb. 8. — J.H. ANDREWS, 57 years old, employed at the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio freight house
here, was killed last evening while working at his desk. A freight train switched on the wrong track and crashed
into the office. Andrews was pinned down by car timber and his life crushed out. Depot Agent Rapp, also in the
office, had a narrow escape. He was pinned under the car, but was only slightly bruised.
Sudden Death at Weedsport.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
WEEDSPORT, Feb. 8. — John DAVIS, one of the best known men in this section, died very suddenly yesterday afternoon
at 4 o'clock of heart failure. Mr. Davis was in this village doing some trading and started home about 3:30. Soon
after arriving at his home he dropped dead. Mr. Davis for many years ran the bus line here. Deceased was about
?? years of age. He leaves a widow and one son.
Word has just been received here of the death of Edward CLARK, formerly of this village, at Braddock, a suburb
of Pittsburg, Pa. He is a son of Charles Clark, a well known member of the G.A.R. of this village.
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Mrs. Adam MEIXNER.
The death of Mrs. Adam Meixner occurred this morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Philip Kesselring,
No. 58 Nassau street, aged 86 years. She had been a resident of Rochester for sixty years. The deceased is survived
by one son, Michael, and five daughters, Mrs. Henry Ne?nert, Mrs. Joseph Stockschlader, Mrs. Fred Frank and Mrs.
Philip Kesselring. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:30 o'clock Saturday morning and from St. Joseph's
church at 9 o'clock.
Announcements.
— The funeral of Mrs. Delia B. HASKINS was held from the family residence, No. 89 Otis street, at 2:30 o'clock
this afternoon.
— The funeral of Anna Marion NAUGHTON was held from the family residence, No. 21 Garson avenue, at 9:30 o'clock
this morning.
— Mrs. Thomas KEARNS died this morning at the family residence, No. 105 Mt. Hope avenue, aged 23 years. Deceased
is survived by her husband and her parents, Mr. and Mrs John Curtin.
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UNDER THE WHEELS.
Little George MARGRANDER Crushed by an Engine at Lincoln Park. George Margrander, aged 12 years, the son of Mr.
and Mrs. George Margrander, of Kaiser street, Lincoln park, was instantly killed by a Central freight train at
Lincoln park yesterday afternoon. Coroner Kleindienst, who was notified, held an inquest at the morgue this morning.
After hearing the testimony of the witnesses, he returned a verdict of accidental death.
George and a number of companions were playing about the years and were jumping on and off the cars, which were
being switched about. The little fellow had caught on a freight car and in jumping off made a miscalculation and
fell under the moving cars.
The train went on some distance before it could be stopped dragging the body with it. The head was badly crushed
and the upper part of the body bruised. The right arm was broken.
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DROWNED in PANAY RIVER.
Fate of a Soldier Enlisted from Fayette
SENECA FALLS, Feb. 8. — Word was received this week by John Poorman of Fayette from the war department at Washington
that his son, Larue POORMAN, had been drowned while bathing in Panay river December 8th.
The young man was but 19 years of age, enlisted in company A, Nineteenth United States Infantry, last June and
was shortly after sent with his regiment to the Philippines. The notice from the war department conveying the intelligence
of his death stated that the young man was regarded by his officers as a model soldier.
Death of a Nunda Business Man.
NUNDA, Feb. 8. — Johnathan M. DAKE, the senior member of the hardware firm of J.M. Dake & Son, died yesterday,
aged 83 years. Mr. Dake had been a merchant of Nunda for over thirty years and was well known throughout this section.
Besides his wife, five sons survive as follows: Frank Dake of the law firm of Baker, Swartz & Dake of Buffalo;
Charles and Moses Dake of the Niagara Baking Co., of Buffalo; Abraham N. Dake, police justice of Nunda, and junior
member of the firm of J.M. Dake & Son, and John A. Dake, proprietor of the Nunda Poultry Co.
Mrs. Frank NICHOLSON, who for thirty years had been a resident of Hunts, died of nervous prostration at Olean,
aged about 45 years. Her husband fell from a building on which he was at work about six weeks ago, and was badly
injured and the constant worry brought on nervous prostration to his wife which caused death while the husband
is recovering entirely from the accident.
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FEBRUARY 9, 1900
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Honors to the Late D.L. MOODY
NEW YORK, Jan.9 - Services in memory of the late Dwight L. MOODY were held yesterday at Carnegie Hall and the vast
auditorium was completely filled. William E. DODGE presided, and Ira D. SANKEY led the singing.
The speakers were Rev. Wilton Merle SMITH, Rev. David H. GREER, Rev. Theodore L. CUYLER, Rev. J.M. BUCKLEY, Rev.
A.C. DIXON, Rev. David J. BURRELL and John R. MOTT. Hon. John R. WANAMAKER sent a letter of regret from Philadelphia
that he could not be present and requested Mr. SANKEY to take his place. All the speakers paid warm tributes to
the memory of the dead evangelist.
Death of a Pioneer.
DRESDEN, Jan. 9. - Mrs. Eliza DAINS, widow of George Y. DAINS, died yesterday at the advanced age of 84 years.
She was one of the old residents of Torrey. Four children survive her, two sons, Stephen and Theron of Dresden
and two daughters, Mrs. WASHBURNE of Rushville and Mrs. PENNY of Reading. Funeral Wednesday at 1 o'clock.
Deaths at Angelica.
ANGELICA, Jan. 9 - The funeral of Mrs. Jane B. JACKSON was held yesterday. Mrs. JACKSON leaves three sons and two
daughters, Alvin C. JACKSON, cashier of the Sistersville, W.Va. National Bank, Harry, also of Sistersville, Frank
of this place, Mrs. Kate EATON of Corry, Pa, and Miss Minnie JACKSON of this place. Deceased had resided in Angelica
many years.
Mrs. Willard ALLEN died at the home of her daughter, Miss Jennie ALLEN, in this city yesterday after a short illness.
She leaves two children, Fred (?) and Miss Jennie of Angelica.
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A Sad Death
Mrs. Sarah CANFIELD Suffers Mortal Illness While Caring for a Son.
Fairport, Feb. 9--Mrs. Sarah CANFIELD died yesterday afternoon, after a short illness, of pleuropneumonia. A sad
feature of her death is that her son, Gifford CANFIELD, an employee of Eastwood and Son of Rochester, is sick in
the hospital at that place with the same disease, and it was while looking after him that she caught the cold which
developed into the cause of her death. Besides her husband, Nelson CANFIELD, deceased leaves one daughter, Mrs.
Minnie ASHTON, and one son, Gifford CANFIELD.
The home of Adam HOFFMAN has been quarantined on account of the illness of his son Frank, who recently returned
from the army at Manila with scarlet fever.
FEBRUARY 9, 1900
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OBITUARY.
BEACHER CASE.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
PHELPS, Jan. 9 — Beacher CASE, aged 49 years, died last evening. His wife, six brothers, three sisters and father
survive him.
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
Fatality at a Batavia Crossing — Isaac HOOD Killed.
BATAVIA, Jan. 9. — Isaac HOOD, a well known farmer, was struck by a train yesterday afternoon and instantly killed.
Mr. HOOD, whose home was on the Ellicott road, was on the way home from the village, and is said to have been driving
his horses at a rapid rate of speed.
At the Ellicott street crossing of the Lehigh Valley road he attempted to drive across in front of a Lehigh Valley
freight train. The engine struck the team killing one horse. HOOD landed on the pilot of the engine and was carried
a considerable distance. When the train was stopped the body was carried to the station, where it was found that
HOOD's head was crushed. Coroner SNOW has charge of the case.
DIED.
HARRIS — Entered into rest, on the morning of Monday, January 8, 1900, at the residence of Mr. John P. PALMER,
34 Rutgers st., Marion Ramsey HARRIS, eldest daughter of the late Thomas and Isabel Syme HARRIS.
— Funeral from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial private.
VICK — At the residence, 114 Champlain street, Monday, January 8, 1900, Mary VICK, wife of Charles J. VICK.
— Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Burial private.
FOWLER — In this city Monday, January 8, 1900, Frances FOWLER.
— Services at the residence of Mrs. William H. PERKINS, 174 Spring street, Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
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Died:
STRAUS--at his home, 89 South Union street, February 9, 1900, Solomon STRAUS, age 58 years. Funeral from the house
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Syracuse papers please copy.
TRUESDELL--Thursday morning, February 8, 1900, Charles Mortimer TRUESDELL, aged 40 years. Funeral from the residence,
30 Averill park, at 3:30 Sunday afternoon.
KLEHR--Jacob I., son of Jacob and Susan KLEHR, died this morning, Feb. 9, 1900, at the family residence, 217 Clifford
street, aged 24 years. He leaves besides his father and mother, five brothers and five sisters. He was a member
of Branch 34 C.M.B.A., Knights of St. George and Y.M.I. Funeral Monday from the house at 8 a.m. and from St. Michael's
Church at 8:30 a.m.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
— Frances FOWLER died yesterday at the home of Mrs. William H. PERKINS, No. 174 Spring street.
— James O., Jr., son of James O. and Charlotte A. EDGECUMBE, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 159 Whitney
street, aged 3 years.
— Addie Pearl, daughter of Charles H. and Agnes A. MORLEY of Irondequoit, died last evening at the Homeopathic
Hospital, aged 17 years.
— Marion Ramsay HARRIS, oldest daughter of the late Thomas and Isabel HARRIS died yesterday at the home of her
uncle, John P. Palmer, No. 34 Rutger street.
— Mrs. Mary VICK died yesterday at the family residence, No. 114 Champlain street, aged 72 years. Deceased is survived
by her husband, two sons, William J. and Herbert J. VICK, and three step-children, Mrs. George R. JOHNSON of Colorado
Springs, Col., Joseph S. VICK, superintendent of carriers of the Rochester postoffice, and Charles S. VICK.
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Death of Adam MEIXNER
Adam MEIXNER died yesterday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Philip KESSELRING, No. 58 Nassau street, aged
86 years. He had been a resident of Rochester for sixty years. The deceased is survived by one son, Michael, and
five daughters, Mrs. Henry NEINERT, Mrs. Joseph STOCKSCHLADER, Mrs. Fred FRANK, Mrs. Philip KESSELRING and Mrs.
S. MARTIN. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning and from St. Joseph's Church
at 9 o'clock.
Announcements
John J. BOOTH died yesterday morning in this city, aged 28 years. Deceased is survived by his wife, one daughter,
his father and one sister, Mrs. George PERRIN of Gates.
John WYAND died this morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. M. ANDEL, No. 265 Garson avenue, aged 63 years.
Deceased is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter.
Charles Mortimer TRUESDELL died yesterday at the family residence, No. 30 Averill avenue, aged 40 years. Deceased
is survived by his wife, one daughter and one brother, William J. Truesdell, all of this city. The funeral will
be held from the house at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
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Death of Mrs. Elizabeth B. SNOW.
FAIRPORT, Jan. 9. — Mrs. Elizabeth B. SNOW, wife of Frank W. SNOW, aged 68 years, died Saturday. Mrs. Snow has
been in poor health for a number of years but her death was not expected so soon. They moved to this place about
seventeen years ago from Union Springs. Besides her husband deceased leaves two sons, Edward C. and Joseph H. of
this place; one brother, D.W. BOWMAN of Phoenixville, Pa. And two sisters, Mrs. Harriet TUCKERMAN and Mrs. Sarah
THAYER of Auburn, N.Y., who are spending the winter at Hendersonville, N.C. The funeral will be held from the family
residence on Woodland avenue this afternoon. Rev. C.E. REEVES, pastor of the Congregational Church will officiate.
February 9, 1900
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William F. KELLER, aged 25 years, shot himself through the head yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents
in the town of Irondequoit, near Summerville. The deed was committed some time between 2 and 3 o'clock, and it
was not discovered until the latter hour. There is no cause to be assigned for the act, except that of temporary
insanity. KELLER was a milk peddler and went around his route yesterday as usual. He returned about noon, put up
his horse and did some chores about the place. He then went in and ate his dinner. Nothing unusual was noticed
about his actions. It was his custom to take a nap after dinner, as he had to rise early in order to start for
the city with milk. Therefore when he retired to the sitting room yesterday after finishing his meal nothing was
thought of it. He lay down on a couch and seemingly went to sleep. The door between the dining room and the sitting
room was closed. KELLER's father went out of the house to do some work, while the mother went about her household
duties as usual. About 3 o'clock Mr. KELLER began to load some heavy timbers on a wagon and desired assistance.
He called to his wife to summon William. She opened the door to do so and was horrified at the sight which presented
itself to her gaze. Lying upon the couch was her son with his head in a pool of blood that had oozed from a hole
in the side of his head just above the right ear. A revolver lay on the floor beside the couch. She summoned her
husband and he soon satisfied himself that his son was dead. Mr. KELLER hitched up his horse and drove to the city
where he notified Undertaker MATTLE, who in turn called the attention of Coroner KLEINDIENST to the case. The coroner
went to the house last evening and viewed the body. He did not order it brought to the morgue, however. He had
an inquest this morning and its conclusion rendered a verdict to the effect that the man committed suicide while
suffering from temporary insanity. This is the only reason that can be assigned for the rash deed. The young man
was of exemplary character and regular habits. He had no love affairs or financial troubles to far as his parents
or friends know.
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SOLOMON STRAUS
Death of a Well-Known Resident and Business Man.
Solomon STRAUS, for years head of a leading firm of clothiers of this city, died at his residence, No. 89 South
Union street, this morning after an illness of four months.
Mr. STRAUS was born in Geroldshausen, Germany in October 1841. about five years later the family came to this country,
settling in Syracuse. During his boyhood, Mr. Straus held position with two of the leading business houses in that
city. In 1871 he removed to Rochester and, with his brother and Anson C. ALLEN, established the firm of Allen,
Straus & Co., the partnership continuing until the spring of 18__ when Mr. Allen retired and the business was
reorganized under the firm name of Straus Bros.
In October last Mr. Straus was taken sick with a disease of the liver and was thought to be in a dangerous condition
for some time. A few weeks ago, however, he was so much improved that hopes of his recovery were entertained.
More recently he began to fail rapidly and when death came it was not unexpected.
Mr. Straus was a man of remarkable shrewdness and integrity in business affairs, affable and courteous in his relations
with others and happy in his friendships, which were many. He is survived by two brothers, Samuel and Abraham,
and by three sisters, Mrs. MOEREL and Hannah and Sophia STRAUS all of this city. The funeral will be held from
his late residence at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
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On Monday night death claimed William DOLAN of Pavilion at the age of 62 years. The deceased was born in Ireland
and came to this country forty-two years ago. He is survived by one brother, John, whose home is in the west, and
one sister, Mrs. Frederick FELT of Pearl Creek, also a niece, Mrs. Charles BROWNELL of Pavilion, at whose home
he died. Funeral to-morrow at 10 o'clock in St. Mary's Church.
The funeral of Mrs. Agnes GRAHAM of Union Corners, south of this village, was held this afternoon with interment
at Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. GRAHAM, who was the widow of Alexander GRAHAM, died on Sunday of consumption, at the
age of 74 years.
FEBRUARY 10, 1900
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SUDDEN DEATH.
Mrs. Mary A. APPLETON Found Dead in Bed This Morning.
Mrs. Mary A. APPLETON died suddenly this morning at the family residence, in a block at 250 State street. She was
found dead in bed. Mrs. APPLETON had been in apparently good health when she retired last evening. Deceased was
50 years of age.
Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified of the case. The remains were removed to the public morgue by Attendant DRAUDE.
Coroners' Physician LEARY will perform an autopsy this afternoon.
Mrs. Caroline HARTMAN.
Mrs. Caroline HARTMAN died this morning at the family residence, No. 89 Campbell street, aged 45 years. She was
a prominent member of Schiller Hive, No. 148, K.O.T.M. Deceased is survived by her husband, four sons, Oscar, Charles,
Harry and Henry, and three daughters, Freida, Martha and Gertrude HARTMAN, all of this city.
William A. HARTT.
William A. HARTT, a son of John A. HARTT of No. 187 Lake avenue, died Monday in Los Angeles, Ca., aged 44 years.
Deceased was born in Rochester and attended the public schools of this city. He was an expert mining engineer and
resided in Arizona for fifteen years. Many friends of the deceased who reside in Rochester will hear of his death
with sincere regret.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
— The funeral of Miss Pearl MORLEY was held from the Temperance Union Hall at Irondequoit at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
— The funeral of Marion Ramsey HARRIS was held from the residence of her uncle, John P. PALMER, No. 34 Rutger street,
at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
— The funeral of Miss Frances FOWLER was held from the residence of Mrs. William H. PERKINS, No. 174 Spring street
at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon.
— The funeral of Mrs. Mary VICK was held from the family residence, No. 114 Champlain street, at 2 o'clock this
afternoon.
— Albert D. MINER died Monday at Olean, N.Y., aged 58 years. The remains were brought to the family residence No.
7(8?) Alexander street.
— Eliza, wife of Patrick COFFEE, died last evening at the family residence in Parma aged 65 years. The deceased
is survived by two sons, William and Daniel, of Greece, four daughters, Mrs. J. JOHNSON, Mrs. James FLYNN and Miss
Theresa COFFEE of Parma and Miss Georgia COFFEE of this city, two sisters and three brothers. The funeral will
be held from the Church of Our Mother of Sorrows, Mt. Read, at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning.
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Lake Keuka's Victim
Clyde PURDY Breaks Through the Ice
Penn Yan, Feb 12 - It is an old tradition that seems to have come down from the Indians that Lake Keuka claims
but one victim a year and only one, and it is seldom that the number is exceeded. If this be the case, the lake
has been satisfied for the year, as its victim was secured Saturday afternoon. At about 4 o'clock Clyde PURDY,
the ten-year- old son of Fred PURDY, who lives in the town of Jerusalem, near the bend of the lake called Brandy
bay, in company with another lad of about his age named PARAMLEE was crossing the lake on skates from the east
side toward the Keuka College, when, midway of the lake they ran onto a large field of very thin ice and both went
through. Although there were a number of skaters on the ice, no one heard them except Wesley SUTHERLAND, who was
fishing through the ice near the electric light power house, and, he being on skates, made his way to them at racing
speed. He pulled off his coat as he went, and when he arrived at the hole was able, by throwing it out, to save
PARAMLEE, but the PURDY lad had sunk. Parties on an ice boat furnished ropes and the body was soon secured in about
forty feet of water, but not till after life had been some time extinct. As the field of bad ice through which
they went was large, and there had been skaters crossing and recrossing all day it is remarkable no more went in.
Sudden Death of Mrs. HOUGH.
Mt. Morris, Feb. 12. - Saturday night at her home on Prospect street in this village occurred the death of Mrs.
Mary HOUGH, relict of the late William HOUGH. Her death was very sudden, apoplexy being the cause. Medical assistance
was hastily summoned after the attack but to no avail. Mrs. HOUGH is survived by one daughter, Jennie, and three
sons, William and George, all of Mt. Morris, and Murray, an orchestra leader, in one of Chicago's theaters. Deceased
was 64 years of age. Funeral Wednesday.
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Obituary.
Mrs. Dora WILLIAMS
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
Mt. Morris, Feb 12. — Mrs. Dora WILLIAMS, wife of Charles WILLIAMS of this town, died this morning after a lingering
illness of a pulmonary nature. Deceased was 31 years of age. She is survived by a husband, father, John W. ROWE
and three brothers, William, John and Bert all of this town. Funeral Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.
Died.
PULESTON — At her late residence, in Charlotte, Saturday afternoon, February 10, 1900. Harriet, widow of the late
Robert PULESTON, aged 79 years. She is survived by five children, three daughters and two sons.
— Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian Church in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
PURCELL — February 10, 1900, at the residence of her father, 189 St. Nicholas avenue, New York, Cora Helen, daughter
of A.W. PURCELL.
DOYLE — At St. Mary's Hospital, Sunday morning, February 11, 1900, Edward H. DOYLE. He is survived by three sisters
and one brother.
— Funeral Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock from the residence of his sister, 8 Norwood street, and at 9 o'clock from
Corpus Christi Church.
UPTON — In this city, Sunday afternoon, February 11, 1900 Mary C., widow of the late David UPTON, aged 73 years.
— Funeral services will be held from the late residence, 145 Kent street, Wednesday afternoon, February 14th, at
2 o'clock. Interment at Mt. Hope. Private.
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Cut His Throat From Ear to Ear.
Suicide of Thomas HALL While Despondent.
Stood Before a Mirror and Deliberately Slashed Himself With a Knife.
Blood Flowing from Under His Bedroom Door Led to the Discovery of His Act.
Thomas HALL, a moulder (?), aged about 55 years, committed suicide this morning bu cutting his throat in his room
in the house of Mrs. Minnie ?SCHERNICH, No. 59 Gorham street, where he boarded.
HALL was about as usual yesterday. He was not ill, but seemed to be despondent. This morning he rose at the usual
time and ate breakfast. At about 10 o'clock he went to his room and locked the door. Nothing more was heard of
him. Soon after 10 o'clock another boarder passing the door saw blood running from under it. He alarmed the house
and the door was broken in.
HALL's body was found lying on the floor. He had taken a position before a mirror and cut his throat from ear to
ear with a long knife his body falling with the head near the door. Coroner SIBLEY was notified and had the body
removed to the public morgue where he will hold an inquest.
HALL came to this city from Philadelphia ten days ago. He had been employed at GILLIS' picture frame factory up
to Saturday night when he threw up his position. His home was in Philadelphia, where he lived with his wife and
three children at 1,037 West Sixteenth street.
C.F. SCHLEGEL.
C.F. SCHLEGEL died this morning at the family residence, No. 170 Joseph avenue, aged 55 years. He was born in Germany
and the family came to Rochester when he was 3 years of age. For a period of 25 years he was interested in the
stove and hardware business of this city. Mr. SCHLEGEL was a member of Peissner Post, G.A.R., Rochester Lodge,
A.O.U.W., and Walbroth Lodge, D.O.H.
The deceased is survived by his wife, three brothers, John and Michael of this city and William of Evansville,
Indiana, three sisters, Mrs. R. WILE, Mrs. George SMITH and Mrs. ISEMAN, three sons, Edward, Emil and George, three
daughters, Mrs. F. STEIN, Mrs. M. MORRISON, and Miss Lillian SCHLEGEL, all of this city.
Bernard SCHLAFER.
His Sudden Death Was Caused by Heart Disease.
Bernard SCHLAFER of 27 Avenue D died suddenly Saturday afternoon at the Rifle Range. He was 30 years of age and
was employed at Louis BATCHELER'S hotel.
Coroner SIBLEY was notified. After investigating the case he granted a certificate of death from heart disease.
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Death of an Aged Resident of Charlotte at Her Home.
Mrs. Harriet H. PULESTON died Saturday evening at the family residence in Charlotte. She was born in Wales in 1820
and in 1845 was married in Liverpool, England, to Robert PULESTON. In 18?? They came to American and moved to Charlotte.
For a period of over forty years Mrs. PULESTON was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
The deceased is survived by two sons, Ellis E., and Thomas H. PULESTON, and three daughters, Mrs. George DAVIS(?),
Mrs. George H. DONALDSON, and Miss Emma PULESTON, all of Charlotte.
The funeral will be held from the Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
Mrs. Patrick CULLEN
Death of a Member of St. Patrick's Cathedral This Morning.
The death of Bridget, wife of Patrick CULLEN, occurred this morning at the family residence, No. 6 Saratoga avenue,
aged 46 years. Mrs. Cullen was a member of St. Patrick's Cathedral the past fifteen years.
The deceased is survived by her husband, three daughters, Catherine Agnes, Margaret Mary and Frances ?illian CULLEN,
of this city, one son, James Leo CULLEN, her mother, Mrs. John TUCKER, one sister, Miss Maggie TUCKER of Colburg
and two brothers, James TUCKER of Colburg and John TUCKER of Owassa, Canada.
Mrs. David J. SADDEN
Heart Failure Was the Cause of Her Sudden Death.
The death of Isabella, wife of David J. SADDEN last evening at the family residence No. 29 Lake View park, aged
51 years.
Coroner Wallace SIBLEY was notified. After investigating the circumstances of the case the coroner granted a certificate
of death from heart failure.
Sudden Death.
An Aged Colored Woman Was Found Dead in Bed.
Elizabeth JOHNSON, aged 70 years, a colored servant employed in the family of Mrs. Lucinda B. CLARK, at 83(?) Merriman
street, was found dead in bed yesterday morning.
Coroner SIBLEY was notified and had the remains removed to the morgue by Attendant DRAUDE. A post mortem examination
was made yesterday afternoon by East Side Coroner's Physician William BROWN. The cause of death was found to be
oedemia (edema?) of the lungs and chronic nephritis. The coroner granted a certificate of death from that cause.
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Sudden Death at Moravia.
Moravia, Feb. 12. — Ephraim MAIN of Venice died Saturday noon in his wagon on the way to Auburn. A neighbor driving
behind noticed his condition and summoned help, but he died in the wagon. Mr. MAIN is survived by a widow and a
large family. Heart trouble was the cause of death.
Mrs. Ed HARMON died Friday, of pneumonia. She leaves a husband, one son, and one daughter. Mrs. HARMON died quite
suddenly. She was a prominent member of the Baptist Church of this village.
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February 12, 1900 Page 2
Business Changes in Le Roy.
Le Roy, Feb. 12 - A number of business changes have recently been made in this village and more will take place
soon.
The firm of DOWDLE & GILES, dealers in shoes, has dissolved.
WALTON & ALLEN, who recently started a steam laundry, have also dissolved, Mr. ALLEN having purchased his partner's
business.
M. MULLER, who has been conducting two grocery stores, will consolidate them, occupying the store which he purchased
of the BALL estate last summer. His present store is to be leased to M.H. GORTON, a jeweler, and M.K. YOUNG, who
will keep a stock of cloth and clothing.
It is also stated that WOODBURY of Rochester will start a grocery store here in the spring. Daniel O'SHEA will
have charge of the store. He is one of the proprietors of Coffee - no, a cereal coffee - which will be manufactured
in Le Roy, it is understood, in the spring.
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Church Dedication in Mendon.
Mendon, Feb. 12. — The new brick Presbyterian Church in Mendon will be dedicated on Thursday. The dedicatory sermon
will be delivered by Rev. Henry Elliott MOTT of Buffalo at 10:30 a.m. Dinner will be served in the basement at
12:30 p.m.
At 2:30 p.m. a platform service, conducted by neighboring pastors, will be held, also sketches of the history of
the old church, which was built in 1825, will be given. Supper will be served in the basement of the church at
6 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. Rev. H. Elliott MOTT will deliver one of his celebrated lectures.
Wedding at South Livonia.
South Livonia, Feb 12. — Miss Mae CLAPP and Ernest GOVE, both of Livonia, were united in marriage Thursday afternoon
by the Rev. N.C. BRUNDAGE. The ceremony was performed at the Baptist parsonage in this
place.
Taken into Custody This Morning.
Herman HUBITZ and Louis SEILES were taken into custody this morning by Deputy SALYERDS in a body execution issued
in favor of Frederick RODA. The amount of the execution is $116.93.
The young men were arrested last fall on a charge of assault and were discharged in Police Court. The case was
then taken into County Court, where a judgement was obtained against them for the amount named above. They did
not appear at the time and the judgement was obtained by default. They paid no attention to the matter and the
body execution on which there were taken into custody to-day was then issued.
Vagrant Sent Up.
Begged for Food and Abused Those Who Refused Him.
John VAN DOORN was convicted in the Police Court to-day of vagrancy and was sentenced to serve one month in the
penitentiary.
The man was arrested yesterday by Officer MARBLE. VAN DOORN called at a number of houses in the western part of
the city. When he was refused he abused the persons who refused him. The officer was called and he was placed under
arrest.
Noon Fire at Angelica.
Dwelling of John CRAWFORD Partially Destroyed — A Narrow Escape.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
Angelica, Feb. 12. — Fire partly destroyed the dwelling house of John CRAWFORD in Main street here at noon to-day.
Part of the household goods were saved.
Mrs. CRAWFORD'S mother was nearly burned to death in an effort to save goods. There was a small insurance, which
will nearly cover the loss, which is estimated at $800. The fire caught from a defective chimney.
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Woman's Trial To-morrow.
Pauline WALD to Stand Trial for Grand Larceny.
Pauline WALD, indicted by the last grand jury for grand larceny in the second degree will be placed on trial to-morrow
morning. The people will be represented by Assistant District Attorney AVERILL and the defendant's interests will
be looked after by Herbert LEARY. The woman is charged with stealing $136 from Gustave VOLLNAGLE.
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Outcome of the Meeting of Taxpayers - Question of Taxes.
Sodus, Feb. 12 — The taxpayers meeting, which was held in the Sodus Opera House last Saturday afternoon, was a
great success, from every point of view. Over four hundred of the representative taxpayers of the town were present
and applauded the speakers. Supervisors' Clerk W.J. TOOR read a resolution which had been prepared to be acted
upon by the meeting.
The reading of the resolution was followed by Attorney S.D. BENTLEY of Rochester, who stated the object of the
meeting.
The following resolution was then passed unanimously by the taxpayers present:
"Resolved, That the supervisor of this town be, and is, hereby authorized and instructed to take such measures
by suit, in the name of this town, or otherwise, as he shall be advised by counsel, to recover from Wayne county
all moneys raised by taxation upon the several railroads in this town which have not been paid into or set aside
for the bond sinking fund."
Sanger W. CASE has been appointed railroad commissioner, in place of John PEARSALL, resigned.
Mr. PAYN is out.
Superintendent of Insurance HENDRICKS Assumes His Office.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
ALBANY, Feb 12. Superintendent of Insurance HENDRICKS assumed his office this morning. He will not announce appointments
in his office for several days.
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A census of St. Peter's Church in this village was made up by Rev. L. VANDEPOOL before his departure for Europe
last week. It shows that there are about 350 families in the church and over 1,000 communicants.
Martin BURKE was sent to the county jail in Batavia yesterday for sixty days on the charge of being drunk and disorderly.
William CONNORS, who was arrested on the same charge, was given $10 fine or fifteen days in jail.
Postoffice Inspector RYAN has gone to Washington with the petitions for the introduction of the rural free delivery
mail system in Genesee county, which have been circulated in every town and over fifty personal letters to Hon.
James WADSWORTH favoring the project. Mr. RYAN will submit these to Representative WADSWORTH, who in turn will
present them to Postmaster General HEATH and urge the granting of the request.
James RILEY, a workman in the wheel works of A.J. DIBBLE, on the outlet, had his right hand badly mangled with
a saw yesterday.
Postmaster CORNWELL has appointed the following carriers and substitutes for the rural free deliveries established
by special Agent HAZARD last week: Barrington, Crosby, Second Milo route, Dudley COLE carrier; Allen MEAD, substitute.
Pre-emption road and Benton route, John O'NEIL, carrier; Harry B. DAVIES, substitute. These appointments were made
purely for their political bearing, and are far from the best that could be made. O'NEIL, who is an old veteran,
MEAD and DAVIES, are all residents of Penn Yan, and little acquainted with the routes, while COLE, who is the carrier
on the most heavily populated route, lives in the town of Middlesex, miles from the route he will cover, and knows
nothing of it. One of the substitutes could not get over the route in a week in good weather.
The board of directors of the Yates County Agricultural Society have appointed the following department superintendents
for the fair this fall: General superintendent, William S. ROSS, Torrey; hall, Joseph J. THAYER; horses, Thomas
N. DAVIS; cattle, George H. REMER; sheep, A.E. GARDNER; swine, H. MATTHEWS; poultry, William M. BARROW; farm implements,
James E. HURFORD; fruit, William L. SCOFIELD; farm and garden, W.E. WELD; domestic, Miss Mable HOYT; flowers, Mrs.
Harry WILLOUGHBY; art, Mrs. Daniel PLAISTED; neddlework, Mrs. John W. BAIRD
.... Commissioner Edwin MADDEN formally retired from service yesterday, although he turned over the village property
in his hands to his successor Saturday, Asa TIMMERMAN, sexton of the cemetery, also retired yesterday, as well
as John REYNOLDS, policeman. The village may now be said to be under Democratic rule.
Rev. W.H. BROWN, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, has been engaged for another year.
Ex-Trustee Thomas SKIDMORE is circulating a petition among the taxpayers asking the board of trustees to call a
public meeting for the purpose of discussing the question of municipal ownership of electric lights and water works.
The idea seems to strike them favorably.
Milan SHERMAN has commenced an action of foreclosure on a mortgage of $800 against the property of Mrs. Emily REED
in this place.
While working in the woods Saturday, W.L. DOUD of East Koy, was painfully injured by having a large log roll on
him. It is believed that no bones were broken.
February 13, 1900 Page 3
(PARTIAL LIST OF UNDERTAKERS LISTED ON PAGE 3 OF THIS PAPER)
JEFFREYS Undertaker
No. 56 East Avenue
CRIPPEN Bros. & McNERNEY Funeral Directors
No. 13 East Ave.
(Coan Crippen - A.G. McNerney - J.H. Crippen)
MUDGE Undertaker
31 Fitzhugh
J.P.OLDFIELD, Undertaker
191 State Street
Bernard V. LOGAN Funeral Director
5 Plymouth Avenue
Riverside Cemetery
Trustees:
W.A. HUBBARD, JR.
Edmund LYON
J.J.L. FRIEDERIOR
Jospeh T. ALLING
F.?. ROGERS
Dean ALVORD, Sec'y and Treas.
J.H. SHEPARD, Supt
February 13, 1900 Page 7
Valuable Piece of Headgear Carried Away by Wind.
Burt BALDWIN of Clifton Springs called at the police station this afternoon and reported the loss of his wife's
hat, a valuable piece of headgear of black velvet and trimmed with seven black plumes.
They were walking along Main street at St. Paul and a gust of wind removed the hat from its fastenings and carried
it away.
February 13, 1900 Page 1
Fatality at Batavia.
John SWARTZ Instantly Killed Shortly After Noon To-Day.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
Batavia, Feb. 13. — John SWARTZ, an employee of the JOHNSTON Harvester Co., was instantly killed a few minutes
before noon to-day.
SWARTZ was employed in the lumber yard of the company unloading lumber when he slipped between the pile and car
landing on his head and fracturing the skull, breaking the spinal column.
February 13, 1900 Page 2
Death Near Stone Church — News of Le Roy and Vicinity.
Le Roy, Feb. 13. — James WILSON, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alexander CLARK, near Stone Church,
where he had made his home for the past few months. The deceased was born in Ireland seventy-nine years ago and
came to this country when about forty years of age, settling on a farm near Lime Rock, where he resided until he
went to live with his daughter. Mr. WILSON is survived by his daughter, Mrs. CLARK, and two sons. Funeral Wednesday
morning.
The remains of James P. KNEELAND, who died in New York on Friday, will be brought to this village for interment
to-morrow.
Penn Yan
Mrs. Hattie A. TYLEE, the wife of C.L.B. TYLEE, the manager of the P.Y., K.P. & B. electric line, died at her
home at Keuka Park yesterday, aged 35 years. Mrs. TYLEE had been ill for some time, and on Tuesday last was operated
upon by Dr. J.M. LEE of Rochester for appendicitis, apparently successful, for she rallied finely until Saturday
morning when complications set in which resulted in inflammation of the brain from which she died. She leaves a
husband and one son, Clarence. Her remains were taken to Corning.
Sarah HATCH died at the county house Sunday at an advanced age.
A Double Funeral.
Savannah, Feb. 13. — The funeral of Mrs. David R. HAMILTON and her sister, Mrs. BARKER, was held to-day at the
former's home about four miles north of here. Undertaker O.C. SILVER was obliged to use two hearses to carry the
remains to Meridian, where they were interred beside their husbands.
Thomas P. THORN.
Death of a Well Known Clyde Business Man.
Clyde, Feb. 13. — Thomas P. THORN died at his home in this village yesterday afternoon, aged 80 years. Deceased
had been a resident of Wayne county since 1821. He came to Clyde in 1858. At the age of 30 he married Mary, daughter
of Samuel S. BRIGGS, and two sons, Phineas and Seward, were the fruits of this union.
Deceased was a malster, and in 1866 he purchased the Stevens malt house in Clyde and three years later rebuilt
it, increasing its capacity to 70,000 bushels. At one time Mr. THORN was the supervisor from this town.
In his prime Mr. THORN was an energetic, prosperous business man, and added considerably to the large property
acquired by his marriage. Deceased is survived by his two sons, widow and a large circle of relatives.
Death Record.
Nunda, Feb. 13. — George M. EVANS, who died at Canaseraga, aged 88 years, was brought to this place Sunday for
burial. He was a resident of Nunda fifty years ago.
Asel KELLOGG, a life-long resident of Castile, died yesterday, aged 86 years. Four children survive.
Ann SKEA, for many years a resident of Pike, died there yesterday, aged 75 years. She lived with an aged sister
and the village cared for the couple.
Dansville, Feb. 13. — Miss Elizabeth WENZER died at her home on Jefferson street on Friday, aged 21 years. She
recently returned from Rochester, where she was taken sick, and had grown worse since her arrival home. The funeral
occurred this morning from St. Mary's Church.
February 13, 1900 Page 3
Died
SADDEN — In this city, Sunday evening, Feb. 11, 1900, Isabelle J., wife of David J. SADDEN, aged 51 years.
— Funeral from the residence, No. 29 Lake View park, Wednesday, Feb. 14th at 3:30 p.m. Burial private.
February 13, 1900 Page 7
Died of His Injuries
Earnest LAW, Who Was Blown Up in the LEARY Dye House Explosion, Succumbs at the City Hospital.
Ernest LAW of No. 24 Lake avenue, who was badly burned in a gasoline explosion at LEARY's dye house one week ago
yesterday afternoon, died of his injuries at the City Hospital this afternoon.
When taken to the hospital immediately after the explosion it was not expected that his injuries would result in
death. Complications set in, however, and he died this afternoon.
Died in the Philippines.
Sad News Received by Walter F. NORTHROP of This City.
Walter F. NORTHROP of No. 470 Exchange street yesterday received news of the death of his brother, Edward J. DERRY,
formerly of this city, at Manila. The news was conveyed in a letter written by Thomas M. BAIN, quartermaster sergeant
of Battery E, Sixth artillery, of which young DERRY was a member, and expresses the sympathy of the men with his
family.
Young DERRY was 20 years old. He was born in this city and educated at No. 3 school. He enlisted last year at one
of the local recruiting stations and left the city for Washington on Washington's birthday of last year. He was
sent thence to San Francisco and from there to Manila. He was heard from on December 15th last, when he wrote that
he was on police duty in manila and had a number of men under him. He seemed from the tone of his letter to be
in the best of spirits. The cause of his death was peritonitis, and a surgical operation was performed, but failed
to relieve him.
DERRY is survived by his brother, Walter F. NORTHROP, and mother, Mrs. G.F. NORTHROP, both of this city.
February 13, 1900 Page 8
Mrs. Mary C. UPTON,
Funeral of a Highly Esteemed Resident to be Held To-Morrow.
The funeral of Mary C. Upton, whose death, which occurred on Sunday afternoon at her home, No. 145 Kent street,
was noted in yesterday's Union, will be held to- morrow afternoon from the house at 2 o'clock. Interment will be
at Mt. Hope cemetery and will be private.
Mrs. UPTON was born in Kinderhook, this state, in 1827, and came to this city in 1852 with her husband, who was
master mechanic for a great many years of the New York Central road at this point. She was an active and highly
esteemed member of Brick Presbyterian Church, of which she had been a member ever since coming to this city, and
her influence was wide in that congregation, where she was known as a woman of gentle disposition, sound judgment,
great kindness of heart and wise charity.
Mrs. UPTON is survived by eight children, Mrs. N.O. VOSBURGH of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. O.E. CHAMBERLAIN, David A.,
James H., Frank S., William E., Oscar E. and Laura M. UPTON, all of this city.
Mrs. Mary A. CURTIS,
The death of Mrs. Mary A. CURTIS occurred Sunday at the residence of her son, A.C. MANN, in Washington. She was
the oldest daughter of the late Henry O'REILLY the founder of the Rochester Union.
She was united in marriage to Donald MANN of Wheatland who died in 1876. Mrs. CURTIS was married to the late Colonel
D. S. CURTIS of Washington in 1884. She was well known in Rochester. The deceased is survived by two sons, A.C.
Mann of Washington and L.C. MANN of Garbutt, N.Y.
Announcements.
— Charles Joseph, infant son of Timothy H. and Catherine MANEY, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 66
Oakland street, aged 13 months.
— The funeral of Mrs. David J. SADDEN will be held from the family residence, No. 29 Lake View park, at 3:30 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
— The funeral of Mrs. Anthony FLYNN was held from the family residence, No. 49 Hayward avenue, at 2:30 o'clock
this afternoon.
— The funeral of Edward H. DOYLE was held from the family residence, No. 8 Norwood street, at 8:30 o'clock this
morning and from Corpus Christi Church at 9 o'clock.
— The funeral of Mrs. Patrick CULLEN will be held from the family residence, No. 6 Saratoga avenue, at 8:30 o'clock
to-morrow morning and from St. Patrick's Cathedral at 9 o'clock.
— Fredericka, wife of Gottleib PFEIFFER, died yesterday at the City Hospital, aged 51 years. Deceased is survived
by her husband and two sons, William and Gottleib PFEIFFER.
— The funeral of Mrs. Gottlieb PFEIFFER, which was to have been held at 2 o'clock to- morrow afternoon from Strauchen's
undertaking rooms, will be held at 1:30 from that place and at 2 o'clock from Christ Church on Central park.
— Mrs. Catherine LONG, widow of Nicholas LONG, died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frances ACKERMAN,
No. 396 Jay street, aged 73(?) years. Deceased is survived by one son, Nicholas, and four daughters, Mrs. Sophia
WAHL, Mrs. Susie FLEN or FIEN (?), Mrs. Maria HOELZER and Mrs. Frances ACKERMAN.
— Mrs. Augusta HEUER died yesterday at the family residence No. 54 Buchan park, aged 58 years. Deceased is survived
by five daughters, Mrs. HOFFMAN, Mrs. STOCKLEN, Mrs. RABB, Emma and Gussie HEUER.
— The funeral of Mrs. Harriet H. PULESTON was held from the Charlotte Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon.
February 13, 1900 Page 10
Ex-Governor WELLS
Death of a Distinguished Citizen of Palmyra
Palmyra, Feb. 13. — ?? Henry W. WELLS, ex-Governor of Virginia, died here last evening, at 6 o'clock. His death
occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James T. WALKER. Deceased was born in ???, and for a number of years
was a prominent lawyer in Detroit, Mich. He was a provost marshal during the Civil War and gained a deal of notoriety
while holding this office for his assistance in capturing the murderer of President Lincoln. He was Governor of
Virginia from 1867 to 1869. Mr. WELLS was twice married, his first wife being a Detroit woman and his second wife,
Miss Phoebe (HIGBEE)(?), of Palmyra, who died several years ago. Deceased had resided with a daughter, Mrs. James
WALKER in Palmyra for a number of years and had been an invalid for the past three years. He had two children,
but Mrs. WALKER is the only one that survives him. The remains will be taken to Washington for burial.
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
FEBRUARY 19, 1900
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A VICTIM OF PARALYSIS.
Stroke Proves Fatal to William PHIPPS -
ANGELICA, Feb. 19. — William PHIPPS of Short Tract; near here, died Saturday afternoon from the stroke of paralysis
which he suffered while doing his chores a few days ago, as reported in The Union. Deceased was aged 64 years and
was a prominent farmer in these parts, also being a member of the Short Tract G.A.R., having served in the First
New York Dragoons. Three sons, one daughter and a wife survive.
The following late business has been transacted in Allegany county
Surrogate's Court: Letters of guardianship issued to Ada H. BARNEY for Willie and Beatrice BARNEY, infants, of
Independ----
-------tate of the late Jeanette WOLCOTT of Hume. Personal estate, $100. Letters of administration issued to Warren
SCOTT on the estate of the late Elizabeth SCOTT of Hume. Personal estate, $400.
The last of the excise cases to be dealt with at County Court at Belmont, was that of Michael KELLY, and old man
82(?) years old of Swains. KELLY had been indicted by the last grand jury, being charged with selling cider and
calling it hop soda. Swains is a no-license town. The jury, after being out several hours rendered a verdict of
no cause for action, his case being the only one where the result did not end in a large fine, among the large
batch of Rainea(?) law indictments.
Green CORNELIUS of Alfred Station, who is the landlord of the Keller House at that place, was arrested last week
for the alleged selling of liquor without a license. He was taken before a justice and waived examination. He was
held in $1,000 bail to appear before the next grand jury.
Miss Laura MYERS, aged 85 years, and for many years resident of Mills', died at that place Saturday afternoon.
A Musical Convention.
SODUS, Feb. 19. — Prof. Salem E. PARKER and Mrs. Capitola Parker BOWEN, who have been conducting a series of musical
conventions in this town, have organized a musical convention in Williamson with the following officers: President,
Miss Katherine BURR; vice-president, Miss May PEASE; secretary, Mrs. Elmer G. SOPER; treasurer, Ivan C. TRIMBLE;
organist, Mrs. Jacob C. BRASSER; musical director, Miss Ella BENNETT; assistant musical director, Matthew VanDCORN;
executive committee, Miss May PEASE, Miss Katherine BURR, Mrs. E.G. SOPER, Mrs. Jacob BRASSER and Abram DeHOND.
Papers have been served on Chairman Addison W. SMITH of Savannah and Clerk Whitney J. TOOR of the board of supervisors
of Sodus for the purpose of starting the suit which will be brought by this town against the county of Wayne for
the $1,200 which belongs in the sinking fund of Sodus and has been paid into the general county fund.
DUNDEE DOINGS.
Wedding Announcement - A Sudden Death.
DUNDEE, Feb. 19. — Mr. and Mrs. Ithiel McLEOD of this village have issued invitations to the marriage of their
daughter, Edith Diana, to Rev. George Bodine RICHARDSON, to take place March 1st.
Mrs. Edna Little HOUCK, elocutionist, of Boston, will give a recital at the Baptist Church February 21st.
Alonzo H. HARRIS, an old resident of this place, dropped dead at his home in this village of heart trouble Saturday
afternoon, aged 76 years. Deceased was an old veteran and a member of Cook Post, No. 71, G.A.R. He is survived
by a wife, two sons, Fred HARRIS, of Otisville, Mich., and Frank HARRIS of Corning, and one daughter, Mrs. Jane
WILLIAMS of Corning.
FEBRUARY 19, 1900
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GABRIEL BISHOP ON TRIAL.
He is Charged With Causing the Death of EVERETT AUSTIN at Cuba.
BELMONT, Feb. 19. — The trial of Gabriel BISHOP of Cuba, charged with manslaughter in the second degree in causing
the death of Everett AUSTIN of this village by exploding a dynamite cartridge on the doorstep of a camper's cottage
at Cuba ??? at 3 o'clock on the morning of July ??? was called this afternoon before Judge Norton.
Elmer AUSTIN, Clyde AUSTIN, Claude AUSTIN and James NICHOLSON, Belmont young men, were camping in the cottage where
the tragedy occurred.
Everett AUSTIN, who as a machinist's apprentice on his way from Belmont to Oil City, stopped at the cottage the
previous afternoon to spend the night with the campers who were his friends. In a cottage nearby was a party of
Belmont young women, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. James ANDERSON of Belmont. The lake is three miles north of Cuba
on the hill. Gabriel BISHOP had returned the previous month from Europe where he spent six years in school. In
company with Paul MORGAN, aged ?? ?or Cuba, he visited the ANDERSON cottage, the evening previous to the explosion
to call on a young woman. BISHOP and MORGAN went rowing with two young women, returning to the cottage about ??
o'clock.
MORGAN and BISHOP found that their bicycles had been taken apart and the caps to the air tubes of BISHOP'S wheel
had been thrown away, and he could not pump up the tires. It is alleged that threats were made to get even with
the BELMONT boys.
On the evening preceding the explosion the boys in the AUSTIN cottage had been having some sport, which resulted
in one of the cots being broken. When it came time to ??? Everett AUSTIN rolled himself up ??? blanket and rolled
across the floor ??? against the front door. The cartridge was placed outside the door not more than four feet
from where AUSTIN lay on the floor. The explosion drove the lower part of the door and the doorsill into his body,
in slivers. The four other boys sleeping in the cots at the other side of the room were ---------
Deaths at Lima.
LIMA, Feb. 19. — Mrs. Salina PARKER, widow of William PARKER, died Friday, aged 93 years. She leaves a son, Henry,
and a daughter, Mrs. Ferdinand DAVIS.
John GILLEN died yesterday, aged 78 years. He leaves a widow and two young children, Louise and Sidney.
Mrs. Sarah A BUELL and Mrs. Mary H. DEWEY, both aged ladies, suffered shocks of paralysis Saturday evening. The
attending physician expects both to recover.
Saturday evening Mrs. Lytie P. DAVIS delivered the first of a series of addresses to the young ladies of the seminary.
Building Operations in Lyons.
LYONS, Feb. 19. — Contractors commenced work on buildings of the Empire State Sugar Company's beet sugar factory
here to-day. William H. SCHATNER secured the contract for building the weighing office, which will be occupied
as an office until the other buildings are finished.
The building will be eighteen by twenty-six feet and must be completed by Saturday next. All other contracts will
be closed by March 1st and operations commenced.
Mrs. Eldridge CHESTER (?) died at her home on Clinton street on Saturday after a long illness. She leaves her husband
and three daughters, Misses Jennie, Charlotte and Alice. The funeral was held at the house at ?o'clock this afternoon,
Rev. A.E. ???, D.D., of the Baptist Church, officiating.
The members of the Historical Club will be entertained this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. BAILEY.
The subjects are "??? Uprisings," by Miss Anna C. Kir???, "Presbyterianism in Scotland," by
the Rev. William H. CORNETT, and "The ??? of the Isles," by Miss Mary FR???. Several Scottish songs were
sung by Miss Grace HART.
The meeting of the Conversation Club to-morrow evening will be held for the first time in the assembly room of
the Swan library. The programme contains two subjects, "The ??anists," by Miss Helen McCURDY EDWARDS,
and "International Law in the War with Spain," Isaac S. SIGNOR.
OBITUARY.
Rev. Dr. M. VAN RENSSELAER.
NEW YORK. Feb. 19. — The Rev. Dr. M. VAN RENSSELAER of this city died after a short illness Saturday at Lakewood,
N.J. Dr. Van RENSSELAER was at one time president of ?? Veaux College at Niagara Falls and ??? president of Hobart
College at Geneva.
FEBRUARY 19, 1900
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
— Gladys J., daughter of Daniel and Ida BLY, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 121 Whitney
street, aged 9 months.
— George BALMAIN died Saturday evening at the family residence, No. 28 Kenwood avenue, aged 90 years. The funeral
will be held from the house at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
— John COCHRANE died Saturday at the family residence, No. 88 Thompson avenue, aged 85 years. The funeral will
be held from the house at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
__ Anthony Charles WARD died Saturday at the family residence, No. 31 Arnett avenue, aged 38(?) years. Deceased
is survived by his mother, one daughter, three brothers and four sisters.
— Mary Jane, wife of Frederick J. OSWALD, died last evening at the family residence, No. 367 Lyell avenue, aged
65 years. Deceased is survived by her parents, one brother, Charles F. LOCKWOOD, and one sister, Mrs. William J.
STEINHEISER, all of this city.
— Frances A., daughter of Patrick and Margaret McGRATH, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 3 Kenmore avenue,
aged 17 years. Deceased is survived by her parents, one brother, William J., and three sisters, Mrs. R.B. FEGAN,
Miss Minne E., and Alice C. McGRATH, all of this city.
— Cornelia Elizabeth, wife of J.D. PRITCHARD, died yesterday in this city, aged 63 years. Deceased is survived
by her husband, one son, Welles PRICHARD, of Milwaukee; and three daughters, Mrs. W. H. COBB and Mrs. Henry MILLER,
both of this city, and Mrs. E.A. RIDER of Milwaukee.
— Joseph HALL died this morning at the family residence, No. 6 Klinck street, aged 63 years. He was a member of
Pelssner Post, No. 106, G.A.R. The deceased is survived by two sons and four daughters. The funeral will be held
from the house at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning and from St. Boniface Church at 9 o'clock.
FOR CREDITORS' BENEFIT.
Newspapers File Claim Against Henrietta MUMFORD.
In bankruptcy court this morning a petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed by the several newspapers of the
city against Henrietta MUMFORD, proprietor of the Mumford store on East Main street, which was closed by the sheriff
several days since.
This petition will prevent the sale of the stock of the store by the sheriff until some settlement has been made.
CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS
Genesee Baptist Association — Two Deaths in One Family.
LE ROY, Feb. 19. — The quarterly conference of the Genesee Baptist Ministers' Association, which includes the Baptist
churches of Genesee and Wyoming counties, will be held at Attica to-morrow. There will be two sessions and the
first one will open at 10:30 a.m. There will be several papers read. The first will be by Rev. ?. H. MASON of Batavia,
whose subject is "The Tendency of the Times in the Churches: Is it Toward a Greater Spirituality?" The
second will be, "What Do the Scriptures Warrant Us in Believing About Methods of Communication in the Other
World," and will be by Rev. D.C. HERRELL of Perry.
Rev. C.A. JOHNSON of Batavia will speak on "The Proportionate Emphasis That Jesus Gave ?? the Doctrine of
Future Punishment."
There will also be a sermon outline by Rev. W.J. MAP???DEN of York.
There have been two fatal cases of diphtheria in the family of John HEPS in this village within a week. On Sunday
one week ago their 2-year-old son died and then their ?-year-old daughter, Amelia, contracted the disease and died
on Saturday. Mr. HEPS is proprietor of the Hotel Le Roy and as soon as it was known what the nature of the disease
was, the children were removed to another building.
A farm of fifty-five acres in the town of Stafford was sold in a partition suit on Saturday to George VICARY for
$4,300. The farm was formerly owned by the late Mrs. Mason SMITH.
The CROFOOT farm south of this village, in the town of Pavilion, is to be sold on foreclosure, Wednesday. The mortgage,
is held by the Monroe County Savings Bank of Rochester.
Miss Sarah FULLER, died on Saturday at the home of Miss Etta CARLISLE on Summit street, where she had made her
home for some time past. The deceased was born in this village about 60 years ago and was a sister of the late
Benjamin FULLER. The funeral was held this afternoon from her late home.
BROCKPORT BUDGET.
Death of Walter SHUMWAY — Normal Societies Elect Officers.
BROCKPORT, Feb. 19. — Saturday night last at 8:30 o'clock occurred the death of Walter SHUMWAY, aged 21 years,
at the home of his mother, on South avenue. The deceased was a very prominent young man in church affairs in this
village. He is survived by a mother, Mrs. Elizabeth SHUMWAY, and one brother, Bert SHUMWAY. Funeral Tuesday afternoon
at the Methodist Church at 2 p.m.
Saturday afternoon, at the public building, was held the examination of Mrs. HOAK, an aged lady residing in Sweden,
for the purpose of finding out whether she was competent or not to hold property which she owns in Sweden. Previous
to this case Justice T.S. DEAN was appointed as a committee on Mrs. HOAK. The examination was before a jury composed
of fifteen members, who after hearing the evidence disagreed. The case was adjourned for two weeks.
The following officers were elected by the members of the Philalithian Fraternity of the Brockport Normal School
at the last meeting:
President, Burton ROBINSON; vice- president, Charles KENYON; recording secretary, Hugh SMITH; financial secretary,
Burt KOAKER, treasurer Horace CHAPMAN; janitor, Edward FISHBAUGH.
The following officers were elected by Gamma Sigma Society at their last meeting: President, Robert BURNS; vice-president,
Henry SCHOUTON; recording secretary, Burr WILLIAMS; treasurer, Winnie BROWN; janitor, Gilbert FORBES.
Saturday evening last the Junior Birthday Club met with Mrs. George BOYD, in honor of Miss Lena SMITH.
FEBRUARY 19, 1900
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FELL ON A SAW.
Ontario Man Seriously Injured — Anti-Saloon Service.
ONTARIO, Feb. 19. — Chas. PEASE met with a serious accident on Saturday afternoon. He was in the woods helping
operate a buzzsaw. As he was in the act of turning to get another stick for the machine, his foot slipped and he
fell. One foot flew up against the saw, which nearly severed three of his toes. He was speedily taken to his home
and Dr. PEER summoned.
Richard ??ICKUP suffered a stroke of paralysis on Saturday.
Dr. PECK of Rochester occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning in the interest of the Anti-Saloon
League. In the evening he addressed a temperance mass meeting in the Congregational Church. Several names were
enrolled as members of the League.
The funeral of William R. PAYNE will be held at the family home on Tuesday at 2 o'clock.
FUNERAL OF W.R. PAYNE.
It will be held in Ontario To-Morrow — An Unexpected death.
ONTARIO CENTER, Feb. 19. — The funeral of William R. PAYNE, who died on Friday morning, will be held to-morrow
afternoon at 1 o'clock from the house and at 2 o'clock from Brick Church in Ontario.
Mr. PAYNE was a prominent fruit evaporator. He conducted a large plant in Michigan and had large interests in this
state. His death was unexpected. He had been called by a neighbor on Friday morning to assist in rescuing a cow
that had broken through a barn floor and after the work was done had returned to his home. Soon after entering
the house he complained of a severe pain in the back of the head. He soon became unconscious and died without speaking.
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DIED
LEARY - At the family residence, No. 18 Boardman avenue, Feb 21, 1900, Daniel J. LEARY, aged 37 years.
— The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house, and at St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock.
HOEKSTRA — At the residence of his parents, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1900, William Spalding, eldest son of Egbert and
Elizabeth HOEKSTRA, aged 31 years.
— Funeral at the house, 31 Lyell avenue, Friday at 2 o'clock, p.m.
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WITH A LITTLE HATCHET, How Lizzie INGLIS Celebrated Washington's Birthday — Husband Now in a Hospital.
Lizzie INGLIS was arraigned in the Police Court to-day on a charge of assault in the second degree on her husband,
George INLGIS. She pleaded not guilty and the case was put over till to-morrow.
The woman and her husband quarreled at their home at 85 Stone street last night and the woman, by way of celebrating
the near approach of Washington's birthday, took a little hatchet and cut her husband on the head with it. He is
now in the Homeopathic Hospital with a bad cut in the scalp. The woman was arrested by Officer MILLER.
ACCOUNTING PROCEEDINGS — Another Step Taken in the HATCH Will Matter.
Another step was taken in the HATCH will matter this morning when Surrogate BENTON put in some time in listening
to the proof of claims in connection with the proceedings to have an accounting from Ray Seaman HATCH, as temporary
administrator, of the estate of Elam HATCH, who was trustee of a fund of $3,000 for the benefit of George NIPPENS,
a colored coachman, who was in the employ of Mrs. Laura HATCH, Mr. HATCH's first wife.
NIPPENS was on the stand a good part of the morning and was questioned at length concerning drafts which he had
made upon the fund.
India ROSE, another colored servant, was also a beneficiary under Laura HATCH's will to the extent of $2,000.
IS NOT ARRESTED — Mrs. Lena TOLEDO Still Succeeds in Keeping Away From the Officers.
Mrs. Lena TOLEDO, the woman who was convicted of keeping a fence on Jones street, and whose arrest has been ordered
by the Appellate Division, is still at liberty (didn't get rest of article).
Death of Frank ALLISON.
The death of Frank ALLISON occurred yesterday at the family residence, No. 77 Lewis street, aged 48 years. He was
a trusted employee in the paper store of George WELDON & Co. for a period of twenty years. Under Mr. CURRAN's
administration he was street superintendent for the east side. The deceased is survived by his mother, three sisters,
Mrs. S.G. WRIGHT of this city and two sisters in Canada, and two brothers in New York. The funeral will be held
from the house at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
Announcements.
— The funeral of Philip KNIGHT was held from the family residence, No. 117 Lorimer street, at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon.
— Henry, son of Louis and Anna VOELLNAGEL, died yesterday at the City Hospital, aged 5 years.
— Joseph QUETSCHENBACH died yesterday at the City Hospital, aged 33 years. Deceased is survived by his wife and
five children.
— William Spaulding HOEKSTRA, son of Egbert and Elizabeth HOEKSTRA, died yesterday at the family residence, No.
31 Lyell avenue, aged 32 years.
— The funeral of Edward W. MAURER will be held from the family residence, No. 61 Marshall street, at 2:30 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
— The funeral of Mrs. Caroline ZIMMERMAN was held from the family residence, 86 Joseph avenue, at 2:30 o'clock
this afternoon.
— The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann WADDINGTON will be held from the family residence, No. 47 Melburn street, at 2:30
o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
— The funeral of William VAN AS was held from the family residence, No. 50 Holister street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon
and from the First Dutch Reformed Church at 2:30 o'clock.
— Mary A., wife of Joseph LYND, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 100 Mansion street, aged
33 years. The deceased is survived by her husband, two children, her mother, Mrs. Anne GANNON, one sister, Catherine
GANNON; two brothers, Patrick GANNON of Spokane, Wash., and Thomas GANNON of Kings County, Ireland.
— The funeral of Mrs. Esther M. FASSETT was held from the family residence on East avenue, in Brighton, at 2 o'clock
this afternoon.
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Deaths at Palmyra.
PALMYRA, Feb. 26. — The remains of Edward O'BRIEN, a former well-known clerk at the Powers Hotel, who died at St.
Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Saturday morning, were brought here for interment. The funeral was held from St. Ann's
Catholic Church this morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. Father HARTLEY officiating.
The very sudden death of John GRIFFIN of heart disease occurred Saturday at the residence of his mother in Macedon.
Deceased, who was aged about 25 years, was a well- known young man of this place and was a member of the Palmyra
Hook and Ladder Company. He is survived by a mother, three brothers, Thomas, George and Michael of Palmyra, and
two sisters.
Palmyra has been visibly agitated over electric railroad matters during the past few days. Two meetings were held
here Saturday and one at Marion. The first meeting was held at the Powers Hotel at 10 o'clock in the morning and
was largely attended. It was decided that a delegation go to the Marion meeting at 1 o'clock. About fifteen business
men, including Lee Grand BROWN of Rochester, journeyed to the "penned-in" village. The delegates called
another meeting at the Powers Hotel for 8 o'clock that evening which was very largely attended.
Nominations at Churchville
CHURCHVILLE, Feb. 26. — Republican and Democratic caucuses were held in the village building Saturday afternoon.
The contest for trustee nomination on the Democratic ticket was close. The following tickets were placed in the
field: Democratic, trustee, Jas. H. BUSHNELL; treasurer, James BRADY; constable, M.J. BRUTON. Republican, trustee,
Francis H. STRIPP; treasurer, John NEWMAN; constable, M.J. BRUTON. (This is as written - M.J. Bruton listed on
both Democratic and Republican tickets!)
Nominations at Medina.
MEDINA, Feb. 26. — The old ticket was nominated for village officers at the annual village caucus, held at Cooper's
Hall Friday night. Fred L. DOWNS, who has been president for several years, was renominated without opposition,
as was Eugene WALSH and Joseph BROOKS for trustees, to succeed themselves. John BACON was nominated for collector,
George A. NEWELL for treasurer, Clark HOAG for assessor, and Louis E. HENION, William SIMPSON and Henry KEARNEY
for inspectors of election. A second ticket was filed later in the evening exactly like the first, with the exception
of Hugh OWENS for collector, in the place of John BACON, and on these two men the fight will be made.
Husband and Wife Buried Together.
BERGEN, Feb. 26. — John JONES, who resided about two miles southeast of this village and whose wife died last Thursday
evening himself died from pneumonia Saturday, and their funerals took place at the same hour to-day from the late
residence.
At the Prohibition caucus, held at the home of D.G. PECK last Friday, the following delegates were elected to the
convention: E.M. WILCOX, D.G. PECK, Chas. M. BOWER, and Rev. J.E. LYNN.
LOST IN THE STORM.
Body of John CARMODY Found in a Wagon Near Warsaw.
WARSAW, Feb. 25. — The body of John CARMODY, a farmer 50 years of age, was found in his buggy in a farm lot yesterday,
frozen stiff.
As he was away from the highway the conclusion is that he or the horses became confused in the driving snow and
cold and lost the way.
CARMODY was in Warsaw village Saturday afternoon. He is a brother of Mrs. Joseph CHENEY of this place. A coroner
viewed the remains.
Nomination at Savannah.
SAVANNAH, Feb. 26. — The village caucus held Saturday evening in Farnum's hall was called to order by D.J. COTTON,
president of the village. A.P. Smith was elected chairman and F.C. SHERMAN clerk, Wilbur PHILLIPS and Gypson MEAD
were made tellers. The following officers were nominated: President, Michael Mead; trustee, Edson WOOD; assessor,
E.D. STEVENS; collector, Eli JEPSON; constable, George LOCKWOOD; treasurer, L.C. SHERMAN; police justice, E.M.
WRIGHT. The following committee was appointed to fill vacancies in case such should occur: Wilbur PHILLIPS, E.L.
ADAMS and D.J. COTTON.
Charles WOOD, a prominent business man of this place, met with a severe attack of hemorrhage of the stomach Saturday
afternoon while in the drug store of L.C. SHERMAN on Main street.
On Saturday night just before midnight occurred the death of Miss Catherine GALLAGHER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Patrick GALLAGHER, at their home on Church street. Miss GALLAGHER was 26 year of age and had been ill of consumption
for the past two years. She was a communicant of St. Peter's Church and was highly respected. Besides her parents
she is survived by three brothers, Joseph, Edward and John GALLAGHER of Le Roy, and one sister, Miss Elizabeth
GALLAGHER, of this place.
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Death of an Aged Victor Citizen.
VICTOR, Feb. 26. — Herkimer BROWN, for many years a resident of this place, died Saturday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Mary BEMENT, on Church street. Mr. BROWN was a native of Herkimer county, but removed to this place when
a young man, where he engaged in farming. He was about 82 years of age and had no near surviving relatives.
DIED.
JULIAN — Sunday morning, February 25, 1900, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Morgan LANE, No. 20 Anne street, Mrs.
Mary JULIAN.
— The funeral will take place Wednesday morning from the house at 8:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock from the Holy Apostles'
Church. Cleveland, O., papers please copy.
CORNELL — In this city, Monday, February 26, 1900, at the family residence, No. 43 Boardman avenue, James CORNELL,
aged 63 years.
— Notice of funeral hereafter.
BROCKPORT BRIEFS.
Death of Paul HIMES
BROCKPORT, Feb. 26. — Yesterday occurred the death of one of Brockport's oldest citizens, Paul HIMES, aged 85 years.
The deceased has been a resident of this place for twenty-five years, during which time he carried on the marble
business. He is survived by an aged wife and two sons, Daniel and Charles HIMES, both of this place.
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Announcements.
— Mrs. Mary JULIAN died yesterday at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Morgan LANE, No. 20 Anne street, aged 48
years.
— Catherine, infant daughter of Peter and Catherine SELLINGER, died last evening at the family residence, No. 778
Clinton avenue, north.
— The funeral of Charles L. WEST was held from the family residence, No. 17 Meng place, at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
— The funeral of Albert De YOE will be held from the family residence, No. 13 Philander street, at 2:30 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
— Edward O'BRIEN, for many years clerk of Powers Hotel at Palmyra, died yesterday at the City Hospital. The remains
were taken to Palmyra for burial.
— Mary, wife of Richard HALL, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 543 State street, aged 22 years. Deceased
is survived by her husband, one son and a sister.
— The funeral of Caspar STUEHLER will be held from the family residence, No. 148 South Union street, at 8:30 o'clock
to-morrow morning and from St. Joseph's Church at 9 o'clock.
— Charlotte a. CAWLEY, wife of James O. EDGECUMB, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 159 Whitney
street, aged 32 years. Deceased is survived by her husband and one sister, Miss Emily CAWLEY.
— Mary C., wife of Charles SMITH, died last evening at the family residence, No. 8 Frost avenue. Deceased is survived
by her husband, two sons, one daughter, three brothers, Daniel, Thomas and William WHALEN, three sisters, Mrs.
John SHAYNE, Mrs. Joseph SNIDER and Mrs. L. WHALEN, all of this city.
— Katherine, widow of the late John ARNOLD, died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob De MAY,
No. 12 Walter street, aged 74 years. Deceased is survived by two sons, Jacob of this city and William of Chicago,
a daughter, Mrs. Jacob De MAY, and fourteen grandchildren.
— The funeral of Harry RACINE will be held from the family residence, No. 99 Conkey avenue, at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow
morning and from St. Bridget's Church at 9 o'clock.
— John AUER died yesterday at the family residence on Clinton Avenue, north, in the town of Irondequoit, aged 31
years. The deceased is survived by his father and three brothers.
— The funeral of Joseph E. O'CONNOR took place this morning from St. Bridget's Church. Rev. Father GOMMENGINGER
was celebrant, Rev. Father GLEASON, deacon and Rev. Father KENNEDY, sub-deacon. The bearers were Arthur MAHON,
Raymond KELLY, Florence McCARTHY, Fred URSPRUNG, Frank McRODEN and Leo FEE.
STRUCK BY A CAR.
Young Man Injured at State and Platt Streets This Afternoon.
George WEBB of No. 61 Frank street was struck by a South and Lake avenue car at 12:15 o'clock this afternoon at
the corner of State and Platt streets. His head and face were cut and his left arm was scraped. The Homeopathic
Hospital ambulance was called and the man taken to that institution where his injuries were treated.
WEBB was hurrying home to dinner and started across the street without looking ahead. A car was passing the crossing
and when it had gone by WEBB made a step forward, running directly in front of the South and Lake avenue car, which
knocked him down. It was not going at a very high rate of speed or his injuries would have been much more serious.
Mr. BLODGETT Has Returned.
Rev. Chauncey H. BLODGETT, the assistant rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, has returned from the western trip
which he took in company with Hiram W. SIBLEY and Family. Mr. BLODGETT conducted the services at the church last
evening.
JAMES CORNELL.
Death of a Well Known Retired Miller of This City.
The death of James CORNELL occurred early this morning at the family residence, No. 43 Boardman street, aged 63
years. The deceased was born in England and came to this country accompanied by his wife, in 1856. They went to
California, where Mr. CORNELL engaged in the milling business for a period of six years. In 1862 they removed to
Rochester.
Soon after his arrival in this city Mr. CORNELL purchased the old Union Mills on North Water street and remained
in the milling business until 1885. He then removed to the town of Penfield and resided there until last May, when
the family removed to Rochester again.
During his many years as a resident of this city the deceased attained a reputation for integrity, and the announcement
of his death will be read with sincere regret by a host of friends and acquaintances in Rochester and vicinity.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. E.J. HOWELL and Miss Alice M. CORNELL, and two sons,
George J. and L. Beaconsfield CORNELL, all of this city.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
Samuel BRADBURN.
The death of Samuel BRADBURN occurred yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 33 Richard street, aged
50 years. Deceased is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter. Death was due to blood poisoning caused
by receiving a scratch on the arm while working in a machine shop on Tuesday.
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Death of Don A. PORTER.
HOLLEY, Feb. 27. — The death of Don A. PORTER occurred at his home in this village yesterday after an illness of
several weeks from pneumonia. The deceased was 78 years of age and leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. DUQUETTE
of Lockport, N.Y. Mr. PORTER was born in Hamlin and was one of a family of nine children. He practiced law for
many years in Lockport, Albion, Wilson and Holley. He was justice of the peace for the last four years in this
place. The funeral will be held from his late home Thursday, at 11 o'clock a.m., Rev. S.F. SHARP of the Presbyterian
Church, officiating. The interment will be at Mount Albion Cemetery.
The next meeting of the Holley Literary and Debating Club will be held at the Opera House this evening. After a
short literary and musical programme the following will be debated: "Resolved, That the introduction of machinery
has been beneficial to mankind." Affirmative:
Roy BLISS and De Forest GIBSON; negative, Philip BRONSON and George WILSON.
Deaths at Brockport.
BROCKPORT, Feb. 27. — Ira ANDREWS, aged 76 years, died last night at his residence on Fayette Street, after an
illness of several weeks' duration. The deceased is survived by a widow, one son and two daughters. Funeral Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the residence of the deceased.
Last Saturday night occurred the death of Mrs. Margaret DEADY, aged 75 years, at her residence about two miles
west of this place. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning at the Church of Nativity.
Dr. David Eugene SMITH, principal of the Brockport Normal School, is in Brooklyn this week attending the Principals'
Council.
There are about twenty-five cases of measles in town.
The condition of James SMITH, the teamster, who was hurt here last Saturday, is greatly improved and now he is
out of danger.
Warsaw Death Record.
WARSAW, Feb. 27. — Mrs. Margaret SMITH, widow of the late William P. SMITH, one of the oldest citizens of this
village, died suddenly on Sunday, aged 88 years. She came to Warsaw with her husband in 1868 where her son, Lewis
C. SMITH became proprietor of the Bingham House for several years, and has resided here ever since. Her body will
be taken to Union Springs for interment.
The remains of John WEST, an old Warsaw resident, was brought from Rochester on Monday morning, where he died on
Friday, aged 71 years.
Mrs. Franklin D. McCORD and daughter, Miss Muzette McCORD, gave a charming reception to their lady friends at their
home on Main street yesterday afternoon from 3 until 6 o'clock. The parlors were artistically trimmed with potted
plants and cut flowers. The dining-room was brilliantly lighted by candles, and the flowers and other table decorations
were in pink. JONES' orchestra played during the reception hours. Mrs. McCORD and Miss McCORD were assisted in
receiving by Mrs. C.M.C. REYNOLDS, Mrs. R. Titus COAN and Miss Anna C. KING. Mrs. Charles FLUHRER and Mrs. Dan
H. COLE presided in the dining room. The refreshments were served by Misses Louise REYNOLDS, Orriette ROYCE and
Marjorie KING.
News has been received in Albion of the sad death of Miss Nellie BERESFORD, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
David H. BERESFORD of this place, in New York city on Sunday night, aged 23 years. Miss BERESFORD died in the Mt.
Sinai Hospital, where she was taking a course in the training school for nurses. She had completed all but two
weeks work in the course before her graduation, when taken ill with scarlet fever and diphtheria, contracted in
the contagious ward where she was at the time on duty. She leaves besides her parents a brother, Robert T. BERESFORD,
a student at Princeton University, and a sister, Miss Grace BERESFORD of this place. The remains were brought to
Albion to-day for burial.
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MATTHES - STREB.
LYONS, Feb. 27 — At high noon to-day, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick MATTHES, on Ditton street, occurred
the marriage of their eldest daughter, Miss Hattie MATTHES of Rochester, to Charles STREB of Pittsford. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. W.N. WEBBE, rector of Grace Episcopal Church. Miss Gertrude MATTHES was bridesmaid, and Fred
STREB, brother of the groom, was best man. The happy couple left at 3:53 for the west on their wedding tour, and
will make their future home in Pittsford.
OBITUARY.
Mrs. H.V. COLT.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
GENESEE, Feb. 27. — Mrs. H.V. COLT died at 3 o'clock this morning after a short illness. Deceased had an operation
performed on Saturday last for strangulated hernia, the effects of which caused her death. Deceased was 74 years
of age and leaves a husband, H.V. COLT and two sons, James W. and Harry V., who are prominent members of the Genesse
Valley Hunt Club here; also three brothers, Charles, of this place; William of New York, and D. CHAUNCEY of St.
Paul. The funeral will (didn't get rest of article).
DIED.
DAVIS — In this city at his residence, No. 405 Lake avenue, Monday, February 26, 1900, Joel Gaylord DAVIS, aged
86 years.
— Funeral services will be held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial private.
BURKE — This morning, February 27, 1900 at the family residence, 104 Clinton avenue, south, Cora J., daughter of
James E. and Marie BURKE, aged 25 years.
— The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 8:45 from the house and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
STERN — In this city at the City Hospital, February 27, 1900 Gussie GERSON, beloved wife of Charles STERN, aged
32 years.
— Notice of funeral hereafter. New York and San Francisco papers please copy.
SUDDEN DEATH IN BERGEN
Eugene D. HULL Expires While Sitting in a Chair.
Special Staff Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
LE ROY, Feb. 27. — This morning at 7 o'clock occurred the death of Eugene D. HULL, a prominent citizen of the town
of Bergen, at his home in Stone Church, four miles north of this village.
He arose this morning, and after attending to the fire sat down in a chair, where he was found dead a little later
by his son Frank. It is supposed that death resulted from heart disease.
Mr. HULL was born on the farm where he had always resided, in 1835. When a young man he taught school for several
years. He was a Republican and had always taken much interest in politics. For a number of years he had served
the town of Bergen as supervisor. He leaves his wife and three children as follows: Frank E. and Miss Florence
HULL, who reside at home, and Mrs. James O. PARISH of Denver, Colo. He also leaves two brothers, Carlos HULL of
Batavia and E.D. HULL of Stone Church.
LINUS COLEMAN.
Death of a Widely Known Resident of Sodus.
Special dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
SODUS. Feb. 27. — Linus COLEMAN of this village, died this morning. Mr. COLEMAN was known from one end of the state
to the other, having identified himself with many of the leading questions of the past fifty years. He was 83 years
of age, most of that time being passed in Sodus.
Deceased was born in New England, passed four years in Maryland and a few years in the California gold mines. Then
he came to Sodus to reside with his father, the town then being nothing but a forest. He made a large sum of money
at agriculture. He was twin brother of Lyman COLEMAN, whose death a few years ago was a shock from which he never
recovered. Those who survive are a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Anna HILL and Mrs. Whitney J. TOOR, wife of the
local justice.
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GEORGE GREEN INJURED.
Fell Down Elevator Well in NEUN's Box Factory.
George GREEN, 17 years of age, of 11 Pleasant street, who has charge of the elevator in the box factory of Henry
P. NEUN at 139 North Water street, was injured at 11:15 o'clock this morning. He was found in an unconscious condition
at the bottom of the elevator well by another of the employees, named Elijah JAMES.
A hurry call was sent for the ambulance of the Homeopathic Hospital and the injured man was taken to that institution.
No person witnessed the accident, so that the exact manner in which it happened is not known. It is supposed that
while GREEN stepped off the elevator at the second floor some one pulled the elevator cable, sending the car to
the third floor. Without looking to see whether the car was there GREEN probably walked off the landing at the
second floor and fell down two stories.
When examined at the hospital GREEN's injuries were found to consist of a fracture of the right wrist. The fracture
was reduced.
— Cora J. BURKE died this morning at the family residence, No. 104 Clinton avenue, south, aged 25 years. Deceased
is survived by her parents, two brothers and one sister. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:45 o'clock
Thursday morning and from St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock.
NOTE- Didn't get beginning or end of this article. Just copying it because of all the names.
--erice A. EATON of Brighton, Charles J. SMITH of Henrietta and George N. STEDMAN of Sweden, were excused.
Edward C. TRUESDALE, a store-keeper in Greece, was next examined. He was pronounced satisfactory and was accepted
as juror No. 6.
Frank A. SECOR, a Hamlin farmer, said he sat on the grand jury which indicted BERL. He explained this fact to Judge
SUTHERLAND and was excused. John JONES, a Mendon farmer, was accepted as the seventh juror.
Norman WESTFALL of the Fourteenth ward, said that he knew of no reason why he could not serve as a juror in the
case. Mr. MATSON peremptorily challenged him. Frank H. STUART, a butcher in Parma, was asked if he knew that Mr.
MATSON drew STUART's father's will, and that if that fact would make any difference in his attitude in the case.
He said it would make no difference. The defense peremptorily challenged him.
Horatio JONES of the Nineteenth ward, was called and examined.
He was accepted as the eighth juror. There are now two representatives of the numerous JONES family upon the jury.
Justice of the Peace Thomas LAVERTY of Charlotte was next called. He had read and talked about the case, but thought
he could render a just verdict. Mr. LAVERTY served on the jury which yesterday acquitted a man charged with car
burglary. After a long examination he was peremptorily challenged by Mr. MATSON.
Edward BUSHNELL, a Gates farmer, was next called. He was satisfactory in all respects and was accepted as juror
No. 9.
Clerk GILMORE reached his hand into the little red wooden box, where the jurors names are kept on paste board slips
and found that the slips were exhausted. He announced that the pasteboards were all gone, which meant that there
were no jurors present. Judge SUTHERLAND directed a recess and went over to the other County Court room where Judge
STEPHENS was sitting. There were no jurors there, neither were there any in Supreme Court where Justice DAVY was
sitting.
Judge SUTHERLAND then directed court adjourned until to-morrow morning. There will be enough at that time to go
on with the case, additional jurors having been subpoenaed by Sheriff FORD.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
— The funeral of Albert DE YOE was held from the family residence, No. 13(?) Philander street at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon.
— The funeral of Harry RACINE was held from the family residence, No. 99(?) Conkey avenue, at 8:30 o'clock this
morning and from St. Bridget's Church at 9 o'clock.
— The funeral of Samuel L. BRADBURN will be held from the family residence, No. 53 Richard street, at 2:30 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
— The funeral of James CORNELL will be held from the family residence, No. 43(?) Boardman avenue, at 10:30 o'clock
to-morrow morning.
— The funeral of Mrs. LANE will be held from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Mary JULIAN, No. 20 Anne street
at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow morning and from the Holy Apostles' Church at 9 o'clock.
— The funeral of Caspar STUEHLER was held from the family residence, No. 148 South Union street, at 8:30 o'clock
this morning and from St. Joseph's Church at 9 o'clock.
— The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte A. EDGECOMB was held from the family residence, No. 159(?) Whitney street, at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon.
Lecture on Shells.
George A. CHADWICK will read a paper on "Shells, Curious, Familiar, Useful," before the Academy of Science
at Reynolds' Library at 8 o'clock this evening. The public is invited.
Clothing Cutters Danced.
The first annual reception and ball of the Clothing Cutters' Union, No. 136, U.G.W. of A., at Fitzhugh Hall, last
evening, was attended by fully 1,500 people who danced out the twenty-four dances on the programme. MOLL's orchestra
furnished music. The general committee was composed of Joseph HEILBRONN, general manager; John HEINDL, W. TOWNLEY
and Joel MOSES.
Perpetual Helpers.
There will be a meeting of the Perpetual Help Society of St. Mary's Hospital to- morrow afternoon. Mrs. J.H. LAMBERT,
Mrs. J.H. FLANNERY, Mrs. Mary METZGER and Mrs. Henry HEBING will receive visitors.
Death of a Well Known Nurseryman of This City This Morning.
The death of Robert C. BROWN occurred early this morning at the family residence, No. 83 Oxford street, aged 36
years. The deceased was a well-known nurseyman and has a host of friends who will read the announcement of his
death with a feeling of sincere regret.
Robert C. BROWN was born in Rochester in 1864, and received his primary education in public school No. 15. In 1884
he entered into the nursery business with his brother, Charles J. BROWN, the firm's name being BROWN Brothers.
When the firm was incorporated in 1890, he was elected treasurer. From 1890 until 1892 he had charge of the Canadian
branches and resided in Toronto. The deceased was also treasurer of the Herrick Seed Company and the Perry Nursery
Company. Mr. BROWN was a prominent member of the Monroe Avenue Methodist Church and was a trustee of the church
for several years. In 1895 (1896) he was united in marriage to Helen May FRENCH.
The deceased is survived by his wife, Helen May BROWN, one daughter, Mildred, his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. John S.
BROWN, a brother, Charles J. BROWN, and one sister, Miss Minnie J. BROWN, all of this city.
The arrangements for this funeral have not yet been completed.
ANDREW J. LANGWORTHY.
Death of a Former Resident of Rochester at Muskegon, Michigan.
The death of Andrew Jackson LANGWORTHY, a former resident of this city, occurred last Sunday at his home in Muskegon,
Michigan, aged 84 years. He was born in Ballston Spa, N.Y., February 4th, 1816, and the family removed to Rochester
while he was a young boy.
After receiving his education in the schools of this city he learned the moulder's trade and in 1837 was united
in marriage to Miss Mariette McCRACKEN.
In 1842 Mr. LANGWORTHY, accompanied by his family, removed to Milwaukee. In that city he engaged in the foundry
business and was elected sheriff of Milwaukee county in 1859 and 1860. When the Civil War broke out, he raised
a volunteer company and was captain of Company K, Second Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers. At the first battle of
Bull Run he received a wound which compelled him to retire from active service for some time. Towards the close
of the war he again entered the service and had commands at Fort Cass and Fort Ellsworth in Virginia.
He served as Chief of the volunteer fire department of this city and was the oldest chief of a volunteer company.
For over sixty years he had been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was the longest in continuous
membership in the country. He was also the oldest living member of his lodge in this city which was chartered in
1841. Mr. LANGWORTHY was also a member of Excelsior Lodge of Milwaukee.
The deceased is survived by one son, Andrew B. LANGWORTHY of Seattle, Wash., and a daughter, Mrs. A.F. TEMPLE of
Muskegon, Michigan.
Mrs. LANGWORTHY died May 2, 1897, just after the couple had celebrated their golden wedding.
JOEL G. DAVIS.
Funeral of the Late Well Known Miller to be Held To-Morrow Afternoon.
The funeral of the late Joel G. DAVIS, who died at his home, No. 405 Lake avenue, yesterday morning, will be held
to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the family residence.
The millers of the city yesterday afternoon adopted the following resolutions on the death of Mr. Davis:
Whereas, It has pleased Divine Providence to take from our midst our esteemed friend and brother miller, Mr. Joel
G. DAVIS, be it Resolved, That We, The millers of Rochester, desire to extend our deep sorrow at the loss of one
so long an honor to the milling fraternity; be it further Resolved, That we extend to the family our most sincere
sympathy in their irreparable loss.
Charles A. CHASE,
George MOTLEY, Committee
Resolutions of Respect.
The Millers' Association has adopted the following resolution on the death of James CORNELL, whose death was announced
yesterday:
Rochester, N.Y. Feb. 26, 1900.
Whereas, It has pleased Divine Providence to take from our midst our honored friend, James CORNELL; be it Resolved,
That the millers of Rochester desire to record their grief at the death of one so long actively engaged in the
milling business in Rochester; also, Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved family our most sincere sympathy
in their deep loss.
Charles A. CHASE,
George MOTLEY, Committee
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
FEBRUARY 29, 1900
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Carriage Struck by a fast Train - Bodies mangled and Distributed Along the tracks.
CANANDAIGUA, Feb. 26. -- The deathly grade crossing has again claimed its victims in this county. Yesterday morning
at an early hour, on the grade crossing of the Lehigh Valley railroad, at the Farmington station, about seven miles
from here, five persons were instantly killed by being struck while driving across the tracks by a locomotive on
train No. 8 from Buffalo, eastbound, and which it is alleged was going at an abnormal rate of speed. the survivors
assert that no warnings were given of the train's approach.
At about 11:30 Saturday night Porter D. Smith and family started in their covered carriage for their home some
two miles distant, they having been making a social call at the home of John W. Tuttle.
This was about one-eighth of a mile from the Lehigh station A train was due there at 12:14, and so Mr. Smith and
his son Gardner, who were on the front seat of the carriage, facing the tracks and able to look both east and west,
took proper precaution by stopping and looking both ways and listening. They neither saw nor heard anything to
indicate that the train was near and started to cross the tracks. When the carriage was partly across Mr. Smith
was horrified at the sight of a locomotive headlight in his face, and then the crash came.
Smith and his son Gardner are the only ones alive to tell the story. The others were killed instantly, the mother
and one daughter being carried some distance on the engine pilot. The bodies of the others were scattered, some
of them horribly mutilated, along the tracks some distance away from the station. The son Gardner soon recovered
consciousness and called out. Only the father answered, and he said he thought his back was broken. With the aid
of his son and some of the trainmen he, however, managed to get to the station, where soon the bodies of his dead
were deposited. He suffered severely from the shock, and when Dr. O.J. Hallenback, the coroner, who was summoned
at once from here, arrived he considered Smith's condition so precarious that he took his deposition, thinking
it might be an ante-mortem statement. The statement was substantially as above given, and both he and his surviving
son, Gardner, are positive in their assertions that no warning of the train's approach reached their ears. There
being a heavy west wind prevailing they must have heard such a warning if there was one.
The killed are:
Mrs. Amy Mason Smith, aged 48 years.
Miss Miranda Smith, aged 25 years.
Miss Glee Smith, aged 14 years.
Miss Catharine Smith, aged 7 years.
S. Albert Smith, aged 22 years.
The injured are:
Porter D. Smith, spine injured, suffering from shock and concussion.
Gardner Smith, suffering from physical.....
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