Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Mar. 1, 1900
Funeral Held from Monroe Avenue Church This Afternoon
The funeral of the late Robert G. Brown was held from the Monroe Avenue Methodist Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Rev. Frederick D. Leete, the pastor of the church, officiated. The services were attended by a large number of
the friends and relatives of the deceased. The following acted as bearers: Thomas J. Swanton, Frank L. Bouton,
W.C. Cooper, William Pitkin, C.L. Hunt, and S.E. Brewster. At a meeting of the official board of the Monroe Avenue
Methodist Church resolutions of respect were adopted regarding the death of Mr. Brown.
John G. Glen, the senior member of Glen Brothers' Nursery Company died yesterday at Atlantic City. He had been
in ill health for the past few weeks and went to the winter resort several days ago. A large circle of friends
will read the announcement with sincere regret. Mr. Glen was born in Montgomery county, New York, October 14, 1842,
and came to Rochester when 15 years of age. He soon entered the employ of Smith, Perkins & Co., and remained
in the wholesale grocery business for several years. In 1870 he joined his brother, the late Eugene Glen, in the
nursery business, the firm's name being Glen Brothers. The deceased is survived by three brothers, Frank W. Glen
of Brooklyn, Alonzo P. Glen of Medina, Ohio, and Gerrit S. Glen of New York. The remains will be brought to this
city.
Announcements
- Bridget Murphy died this morning at the family residence, No. 92 William street.
- Gilbert A., son of Samuel B. and Edith Swales, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 121 Columbia avenue,
aged 11 years.
- The funeral of Mrs. Hannah L., widow of Henry C. Collins, will be held from the family residence, No. 1 Yale
street, at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
- Mabel, daughter of Samuel S. and Anna Wier, died this morning at the family home, No. 22 Weld street, aged 13
years. She is survived by her parents and one sister, Sadie.
- Simon Clark died this morning at the family residence. No. 117 Weld street, aged 61 years. He was a member of
the A.O.U.W. Deceased is survived by two sons, and one daughter.
- Thomas Haley Quinn, son of Michael and Annie Quinn, died this morning at the family residence, 127 Mansion street,
aged 21 years. He is survived by one brother, William, and one sister, Julia, besides his parents.
- The funeral of Cora J. Burke was held from the family residence, No. 104 Clinton avenue south at 8:45 o'clock
this morning and from St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock.
- Mrs Lucy B. Shepardson, widow of Elliot B. Shepardson, died Tuesday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs W.W.
Walsh, East Aurora, aged 83 years.
MRS CHARLES STERN - Like a ray of sunshine she came into our lives, and as the setting sun she left but the light,
the radiant beauty of that unselfish noble character spreads its rays everlastingly. This of our dear friend Gussie
Gerson Stern whose soul took flight heavenward on Tuesday, February 27th. Besides a beloved husband, Charles Stern
of this city, she leaves a mother, two sisters and a brother of San Francisco, who will miss her lovely companionship,
as many a helpless and needy, creature her kindness. She sure has not lived in vain, her life, though short in
years was well rounded by deeds, and will be mourned by hosts of friends.
Funeral from house, 42 Vick park, Firday at 2 p.m. Burial private.
CARRIE ISABELL TEALL
Death of an Estimable Young Lady of This City.
The death of Carrie Isabell, eldest daughter of Abraham and Sarah L. Teall, occurred this morning at the family
residence, No. 110 Adams street, aged 22 years. She was a member of the Brick Presbyterian Church and a teacher
in the Sunday School until several months ago when she was compelled to give up her class on account of failing
health. Miss Teall possessed many admirable qualities which endeared her to a large circle of friends, all of whom
will hear of her death with sincere regret. The deceased is survived by her parents, one brother, J. Edward Teall,
and a sister, Miss Ruth L. Teall, all of this city. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
March 2, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
- Martha Gibson died yesterday at the family residence, No. 53 Wellington avenue, aged 67 years.
- Ella H., wife of Charles Young, died yesterday at the family, residence, No. 93 Genesee street, aged 45 years.
- The funeral of the late John G. Glen will be held from St. Luke's Church at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
- The funeral of Mrs. Charles Stern was held from the family residence, No. 42 Vick park, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
-Mabel Weir died yesterday at the family residence, No. 22 Weld street, aged 13 years. Deceased is survived by
her parents and one sister, Sadie Weir.
-Wilhelmina, wife of Charles Struck, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 36 Mason street. Deceased is survived
by a husband and seven children.
- The funeral of Carrie Isabell Teall will be held from the family residence, No. 110 Adams street, at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon.
- The funeral of Mrs. Hannah L. Collins of No. 1 Yale street, which was announced to take place this afternoon,
has been postponed on the account of the storm until 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
-Thomas Haley Quinn died yesterday at the family residence, No. 127 Mansion street, aged 21 years. The deceased
is survived by his parents, a brother, William Quinn, and one sister, Julia Quinn.
MARCH 3, 1900
DEATHS AT BROCKPORT
Mrs. Mary J. Draker, Chauncey Bromby and Henry Bott
Brockport, March 3 - the death of Mrs. Mary Jane Draker, aged 40 years occurred Thursday night. The deceased is
survived by a husband, Poly Draker, one son and an infant daughter. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at
the Episcopal Church.
Chauncey Brumby, aged 65 years, an old resident of Brockport, passed away yesterday about 3:30 a.m. He is survived
by a widow and two brothers.
Yesterday occurred the death of Henry Bott, aged 70 years. He was born in Hanover, Germany, but broke the home
ties about 1854 and came to this country. After arriving here he at once took up abode at this place where he had
lived ever since, following the vocation of a machinist. The deceased is survived by a widow and three daughters,
Mrs. Henry Hurley of this place, Mrs. Mary Krause of Batavia, N.Y., Miss Dora Bott, also of this place. Funeral
tomorrow at the house at 2:30 p.m.
DIED
GIBSON - In this city March 1, 1900, at the family residence, 53 Wellington avenue, Miss Martha Gibson.
-Funeral from the house Monday, March 5 at 2 p.m. Burial private
CLARKE - On the 1st inst. at the family residence, 117 Weld street, Simon Clarke, aged 61 years.
-The funeral will take place Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the house and at Corpus Christi Church at 10 o'clock.
QUINN - Thursday, March 1, 1900, at the family residence, 127 Mansion street. Thomas H. Quinn, aged 21 years.
-The funeral will take place Monday morning at 8:30 from the house and at 9 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception
Church. Friends invited.
BERNARD P. SMITH
Death of a Well Known Rochesterian in Florida, Where He Had Gone for His Health.
Bernard P. Smith, a well-known contractor of this city, died yesterday in Jacksonville, Florida, where he had gone
some weeks ago for his health. Mr. Smith was a native of Easton, Pa., where he was born about fifty years ago.
He came to this city in 1883, just after the completion of the work of elevating the Central railroad tracks through
the city, which work was done by James Smith, his uncle, who was also a resident of Easton, Pa. When Mr. Smith
came to this city he had many important railroad contracts in the western part of the state. He built most of the
Lehigh Valley line from Geneva to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and did a great deal of the work connected with the
hydraulic tunnel at Niagara Falls. The work of building the foundations for the proposed Lehigh Valley station,
just south of Court street bridge, and much of the work in the Lehigh yards on Crouch's island, was also done under
his direction. During the years that Mr. Smith was a resident of Rochester he did a great deal of canal contracting,
having enlarged many of the locks between here and Syracuse on the Erie and between Syracuse and
Oswego on the Oswego canal. Mr. Smith was an unassuming gentleman, just and honorable, and true to his friends
at all times. While never particularly prominent in politics he was nevertheless a power in Democratic politics,
especially in the Third ward, where he resided. He was a member of Immaculate Conception parish to whose treasury
he contributed liberally and a charter member of the local branch of the Knights of Columbus and other societies
connected with the Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Elizabeth. His remains
will be brought to his residence, No. 81 Plymouth avenue, and will be interred in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
JAMES HOGAN died this morning at his home, No. 10 Gordon park, aged 95 years. Mr. Hogan was born near Ennie, County
Clare, Ireland, in 1805, and came to this country in 1832, settling in Rochester. He was married in this city in
1835. He was one of the oldest residents of the Fifth ward and a most devout and exemplary member of St. Bridgent's
Church since its organization. He retained the use of most of his faculties until the beginning of the present
winter, when he caught cold and had been in feeble health ever since. He had been able to read for several years
past without the aid of glasses and until confined to the house was able to be about better than many men of less
years. Mr. Hogan was a lifelong Democrat. He is survived by three daughters, Margaret, Mary C. and Anna E., all
of whom reside in this city. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Edwin, youngest son of Charles and Cora Aufderhar, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 103 Savannah street.
- The funeral of John J . Glen was held from St. Luke's Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
- The funeral of Mrs. Hannah L. Collins will be held from the family residence, No. 1 Yale street at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
- The funeral of Carrie Isabell Teall will be held from the family residence, No. 110 Adams street, at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
- Clara C., wife of T.E. Higgins of Brooklyn, died yesterday in this city.
- Aden Densmore, Jr., a resident of this city, died Tuesday in Thomson, Ga.
- The funeral of Mabel, daughter of Samuel S. and Anna Wier, which was to have been held this morning from the
family home, No. 22 Weld street, was postponed until Monday morning on account of the condition of the roads leading
to Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
- Betsey E., widow of the late Edward S. Keyes, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Baker,
No. 374 Court street, aged 79 years. Deceased is survived by three sons, Danile E. and Adelbert of Michigan and
Frank of West Henrietta, and two daughters, Mrs. George Baker and Mrs. John Schue, both of this city.
March 5, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
OBITUARY
Rev. Horatio M. Ripley
Lima, March 5. - Rev. Horatio M. Ripley died Saturday, aged 87 years.
He was born at Livonia and began preaching at the age of 19. He joined the Genesee conference in 1838, and had
retained his membership although unable to fill a charge for several years past. Of the charges filled by him were
Caryville, Spencerport, Portage, Wilson, Somerset, (?)nowlesville and Eagle Harbor. In December, 1833, he was married
to Miss Mary M. Reynolds who survives him. He also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ella F(??)lett.
Mrs. Emeline Briggs.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
HONEOYE FALLS, March 5 - Mrs. Emeline Briggs, died at her home on Church street yesterday morning, aged 92 years.
She had been a resident of the town of Mendon for sixty-four years. Funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at
the M. E. Church, at 2 o'clock, service being conducted by Rev. E.D. Shepa(??). She leaves one daughter, Miss Inver(???)
Briggs and one son, Irwin Briggs.
Mrs. Marcia Hubbard.
LE ROY, March 5 - On Sunday occurred the death of Mrs. Marcia Hubbard, wife of A.J. Hubbard, at their home, two
and a half miles south of this village, after a year's illness, of cancer. The deceased was born in Massachusetts
forty-nine years ago, and was united in marriage to Mr. Hubbard in 1871. Besides her husband she leaves one daughter,
Miss Fannie E. Hubbard of Le Roy and one brother, Dr. G.H. Codding of Armenia, N.Y. Funeral Wednesday at 3 p.m.
DIED
DENSMORE- In Thomson, Ga., Tuesday, February 27, 1900, after a brief illness, Aden Densmore, Jr. of Rochester,
aged 42 years. He is survived by his wife and three sons. Aden Dudley, David Walter and Norman Addison, his father
and brother, Arthur N.
-Funeral from his late residence, No. 15 Avenue A. Services to be held at St. James Church, Almira street, at 2:30
p.m. Tuesday, March 6th.
HOBART- In this city, Saturday, March 3, 1900, at the family residence, 4 Byers court, Julia Langlois, wife of
Charles H. Hobart, aged 24 years.
-Funeral from the house at 2 p.m. and at 2:30 from the Frank Street M. E. Church Tuesday, March 6th.
WOMAN'S SUDDEN DEATH.
Susan M. Hackett Found Dead in Bed This Morning.
Mrs. Susan M. Hackett, aged 65 years, was found dead in bed at her home, No. 15 Raymond street, this morning.
Dr. Coombs had been attending Mrs. Hackett for some time, but had not seen her lately. He therefore notified Coroner
Sibley, who, after making an investigation, granted a certificate of death from organic heart disease.
Bernard P. Smith
The remains of Bernard P. Smith, the well known contractor, who died in Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday last, arrived
in this city this morning, and were at once taken to his late residence, No. 81 Plymouth avenue, from where the
funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.
Services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
The funeral will be attended by many of the great contractors of the state, Mr. Smith having been personally acquainted
with all of them and on terms of friendship with many.
The Directors of the Flour City National Bank wish to express their regard for their late associate, Mr. Bernard
P. Smith.
Mr. Smith was a business man of the best class. He was energetic, intelligent and honorable in his dealings. In
his active career he had to do with those of every class, great corporations, business men, large bodies of laborers
and employees. We think he earned the good will and respect of all. He was engaged in many important contracts.
He did his work honestly and well and it will long endure.
Mr. Smith was always a pleasant man for his associates on the board to meet and we sincerely regret his death.
The above resolutions were adopted this morning at a meeting of the Directors of the Flour City National Bank.
P.A. Vay, Cashier
Death of Fireman Kearney.
Michael Kearney, a fireman attached to Hose Company No. 5, died last evening at the family residence, No. 484 Lyell
avenue. Two weeks ago a horse stepped on his foot. he caught a severe cold last week, which caused congestion of
the lungs. The deceased is survived by his widow, one son, William M. Kearney, and two daughters, Mrs. Howse and
Frances Kearney; also his parents, John and Sarah Kearney, one brother, John Kearney, and four sisters, Mrs. William
Coughlin, Mrs. George R. Judd, Mrs. H Rhode and Mrs. M. Butler.
Announcements
-Susan M. Hackett died last night at 15 Raymond street, aged 65 years. She is survived by six sons, two daughters
and one sister.
-The funeral of James Hogan will be held from the family residence, No. 10 Jordan park, at 9:30 o'clock, tomorrow
morning and from St. Bridget's Church at 10 o'clock.
-The funeral of Thomas H. Quinn was held from the family residence, No. 127 Mansion street, at 8:30 o'clock this
morning and from the Immaculate Conception Church at 9 o'clock.
-The funeral of Martha Gibson was held from the family residence, No. 53 Wellington avenue at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon. The remains were taken to Fort Edward, N.Y. for interment.
-The funeral of Louis Trumbley will be held from the family residence in Irondequoit at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning
and from the Church of Our Lady of Victory at 9:30 o'clock.
-Mrs. O. Sprague Paine, a former residence of Rochester, died last Tuesday at her home in New York city. She was
the widow of Dr. O. Sprague Paine, who was the oldest son of N. E. Paine, a former mayor of Rochester.
-Marie Edina Rice, daughter of Mrs. Ellen Rice Ward, died this morning at 127 Saratoga avenue, aged 24 years. Deceased
is survived, besides her mother, by one sister, Mrs. S. A. Sheffer, and one brother, Charles Rice, both of this
city.
-The funeral of Julia Langlois, wife of Charles H. Hobart, will be held from the family residence, No 4 Byers court,
at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and from the Frank street Methodist Church at 2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Hobbart was a member of Guiding Star and Rebekah Lodge, No. 44, I. O. O. F. The deceased is survived by her
husband, her parents, and three step-children.
March 6, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
MRS. CLARISSA SMALL
Death of an Old Resident of Bath - Fall from a Roof.
BATH, March 6 - Mrs. Clarissa Small, relict of the late Hiram Small, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.
W. Wood, Saturday, aged 82 years and 3 months. Deceased was born on Bonny Hill, this town, December 4, 1817, and
for nearly sixty years had been a resident of this village. She identified herself with the Methodist Church at
an early age, and has ever since held to the church of her adoption. Funeral this afternoon at half-past 2 o'clock.
The services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Clark of the M. E. Church, and Rev. Mr. Frost of the Presbyterian Church.
Four children, Mrs. S. J. Payne of Chicago, Mrs. S. W. Wood, Lafayette, and Frank Small of this village, survive.
Saturday afternoon while shoveling snow from the roof of a building, William H. Davison fell a distance of eighteen
feet to the ground, partially striking a fence in the descent. It is thought that some of his ribs are broken,
and he is otherwise bruised.
Death of a Geneva Editor.
GENEVA, March 6 - James Malette, editor of the Saturday Review, died at his home, 23 North Genesee street, yesterday,
aged 67 years. The deceased is survived by his wife, two children, Frederick A. Maletee and Elizabeth Malette,
and a sister, Mrs. John Garlock of Palmyra. Mr. Malette was one of the oldest newspaper men in this part of the
state.
He was born in Veteran, Chemung county in 1833. He attended school at Havana, graduated and taught school. Soon
afterward he became interested in newspaper work at Havana. He came to Geneva and was employed by the Geneva Courier.
In 1853 Mr. Malette went to New York to study for a position on the Evening Post. In 1860 he became one of the
editors of that paper. In 1876 he returned to this city and started the Geneva Courier, which he shortly sold.
He then edited the Saturday Review and continued at the head of this paper until his death.
A CONDUCTOR KILLED
Mutilated Body Found on the Tracks Near Victor Station.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
VICTOR, March 6 - William Thayer, Lehigh Valley conductor, met a mysterious death last night a few yards west of
the Lehigh depot in this place. Thayer's train, the east-bound local, left this place about 8 o'clock. The train
arrived at Manchester about 10 o'clock when it was noticed that Thayer was missing.
An engine was dispatched back over the route to look for the man. No trace of him was discovered until a few yards
west of Victor depot, where his badly mutilated body was found lying beside the track. The body was moved to the
depot and Coroner Hollenbeck of Canandaigua notified. Thayer resided in Buffalo and was about 40 years of age.
The manner of his death will probably remain a mystery as there were no witnesses.
Obliged to Pass Much Time During the Blizzard in Bed in Order to Keep Warm.
Signs of Life Disappearing, Neighbors Break in and Find the Body on the Floor - Late Le Roy News.
LE ROY, March 6 - Coroner L. F. Stone was called to Roanoke, a small hamlet, about three and a half miles southwest
of this village, to investigate the case of George Phelps, who was found dead in his home yesterday afternoon.
It is thought that death was caused from heart failure. Mr. Phelps occupied a small house and lived entirely alone,
his wife having died nine years ago. He was in poor circumstances and was not always able to get the comforts of
life. During the severe storm last week he got nearly out of fuel, and it is said that in order to keep warm he
had to remain in bed much of the time.
The old gentleman was last seen alive by Winfield Legg, a resident of Roanoke, who called at the house Sunday evening.
About 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon some of the neighbors went to the house, and finding the door locked, forced
an entrance. Upon entering the house they found Mr. Phelps laying upon the floor with his face downward and life
was extinct. He had apparently just risen from bed and sank down while attempting to dress. A lamp was still burning
in the room. There was no indication that he had struggled and it is thought death came suddenly.
Mr. Phelps had resided for many years at Roanoke and was about 65 years of age. He was accustomed to work out by
the day during the summer, but in the winter he was unemployed.
AGED MAN'S DEATH
Alden Taber Died Suddenly at His Home in Fairport.
Alden Taber, 70 years of age, dropped dead suddenly this morning at his home in Fairport. His death is supposed
to have been caused by heart disease.
Coroner Henry Kleindienst was notified of the death this afternoon. He will investigate the case before granting
a certificate.
FUNERAL OF JAMES HOGAN.
Services Held at St. Bridget's Church This Morning.
The funeral of James Hogan was held from his late residence, No. 10 Gordon Park, at 9:30 o'clock this morning,
and from St. Bridget's Church at 10 o'clock. It was attended by a large concourse of friends, and the church was
crowded by those who had come to pay their last respects to one of the pioneers of the parish. The floral offerings
were numerous and beautiful. The bearers were P. H. Sweeney, James Shaw, Stephen Rauber, Frederick Rogers, John
Dunn and Anthony Dunn.
The services at the church were most impressive, solemn high requiem mass being celebrated by the pastor, Rev.
T. A. Hendrick, assisted by Rev. Thomas Burke, C.S. P. of New York, as deacon, and Rev. M. W. Gommenginger as sub-deacon.
The music was rendered by Mrs. Celia Meyering Rampe, David Clarke and Joseph Murray, with Miss Clara Connell as
organist. Mrs. Rampe sang"Come Ye Disconsolate"at the offertory, and as the casket was borne from the
church rendered"A Message to the Sacred Heart."Mr. Clarke sang the Gregorian"Agnus Dei."
Interment was made at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
JACOB SEILER
Dead of an Aged German Resident of This City.
Jacob Seiler, one of the oldest German residents of this city, died this morning at the family residence, No. 149
Campbell st., aged 86 years. Mr. Seiler was born in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1814, and came to this country when
18 years of age. After residing for two years in New York, he came to this city. He was a boat-builder by trade,
but for the past twenty-five years has been actively engaged in the grocery business.
The deceased is survived by three sons, John, William and Henry, and two daughters, Mrs. E. Seiler and Mrs. G.
Glaus, all of this city. The funeral will be held from the house at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-Edwin Brown died yesterday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Etts, No. 87 Frost avenue, aged 84 years.
-William, infant son of Thomas and Nettie Roach, died this morning at the family residence, No. 6 Hopkins street.
-George Albert, only son of George and Lucy Hahn, died last evening at the family residence, No. 140 Monroe avenue,
aged 7 months.
-The funeral of Edwin A. Ames was held from the family residence, No. 94 Field street, at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The remains were taken to Rush for interment.
-Marie Edna Rice Ward died yesterday at the family residence, No. 127 Saratoga avenue, aged 24 years. Deceased
is survived by her mother, one sister, Mrs. S. A. Sheffer, and a brother, Charles Rice Ward.
-The funeral of Mrs. Charles Hobart was held from the family residence, No. 4 Byer court, at 2 o'clock this afternoon
and from the Frank Street Methodist Church at 2:30 o'clock.
-Gerritt J. Nyenhuis died last evening at the family residence, No. 252 Joseph avenue, aged 54 years. The deceased
is survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter.
-The funeral of Michael Hines, a resident of Rochester, who died recently at Bridgeport, Alabama, was held form
the family residence, No. 102 Wilder street, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
-The funeral of Michael Kearney will be held from the family residence, No. 484 Lyell avenue at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow
morning and from the Holy Apostles' Church at 9 o'clock.
-Mary, widow of Norman Allsworth, died this morning at the family residence, No. 41 Fifth street, aged 78 years.
The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
-The funeral of Louis Trumbley was held from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Costich, No. 20 Carter street,
at 9 o'clock this morning, and from the Church of Our Lady of Victory at 9:30 o'clock.
-The funeral of Adam Densmore, Jr. a resident of Rochester who died at Thomson, Georgia, February 27th, was held
from the family residence, No. 15 Avenue A. at 2 o'clock this afternoon, and from St. James' Church at 2:30 o'clock.
-Thomas Ford died yesterday at the family residence, No. 41 Central park, aged 32 years. Deceased is survived by
his wife, mother, and one son. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:30 o'clock Thursday morning and from
St. Bridget's Church at 9 o'clock.
DIED
AUFDERHAR - Edwin N., youngest son of Charles and Cora Aufderhar, on March 2, 1900, at the family residence, 103
Savannah street, aged 10 months.
- Funeral services from the house yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock
SMITH - In this city, Friday, March 2, 1900, Bernard J. Smith.
-The funeral will take place from the family residence, No. 81 Plymouth avenue, tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at
9:45 o'clock and at the Immaculate Conception Church at 10 o'clock.
FLINT - At Gait, Ontario, Sunday, March 4, 1900. Sarah Walker, wife of the late Joseph Flint, aged 80 years.
-Burial at Mt. Hope Wednesday, March 7th at 3 p.m.
BROWN - Monday, March 5, 1900, at the residence of her son, John F. Connor, 4 Warner street, Anne F. Brown, aged
89 years.
-Funeral from Holy Apostles' Church Thursday morning.
KEARNEY - The funeral of Michael Kearney will take place from his late residence 484 Lyell avenue, Wednesday morning
at half-past 8 from the house and at 9 o'clock from the Holy Apostles' Church.
RICE - Monday morning, March 5, 1900, at the family residence, 127 Saratoga avenue, Marie Edna Rice, daughter of
Mrs. Ellen Rice Ward, aged 24 years. -Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the house.
March 7, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
OBITUARY
Porter Kennedy
SOUTH LIVONIA, March 7 - Porter Kennedy died of pneumonia Sunday.
Deceased was about 60 years of age, and is survived by one brother, his wife and five children. The funeral was
held from the family residence yesterday afternoon.
Lafayette Rittenhouse
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
MT MORRIS, march 7 - Lafayette Rittenhouse of Tuscarora, in the south part of this town, dropped dead last night
while loading hay on a wagon. Coroner Bowen of this place was called and pronounced the cause of death heart disease.
Deceased was 56 years of age and is survived by a widow and two sons, Ward and Earl, all of Tuscarora.
Alfred C. Harmer.
PHILADELPHIA, March 7 - Representative Alfred C. Harmer, of the Fifth Pennsylvania district and the"Father
of the House"died last night at his home in Germantown, a suburb of this city. Mr. Harmer had not been in
his seat since December. He was surrounded by his wife, three sons and two daughters.
Alfred G. Harmer was born in Germantown on August 8, 1825. He was elected to Congress in 1870, and re-elected to
every subsequent Congress, with the exception of the Forty-fourth. The one break in his long congressional career
was due to a three-cornered fight. Neither he nor his Republican opponent would yield, and John Robbins, a Democrat,
slipped in and captured the prize by about 1,000 plurality. Mr. Harmer was elected by a substantial majority in
1876, and since had no difficulty in retaining his seat.
Sudden Death at Springwater
SPRINGWATER, March 7 - Philip Hilts, a prominent farmer living in Sparta, about four miles west of this village,
died quite suddenly last evening of apoplexy, aged about 70 years. Besides a wife, one sister, Mrs. Charles McNinch
of this place, one brother, C. E. Hilts of St. Louis, Mo, two daughters, Mrs. Williom Sorge, Mrs. Frank Schwingle
and one son, Albert H. of Sparta, survive. Funeral will be held Sunday.
Services at Immaculate Conception Church Attended by Many Friends.
The funeral of the late Bernard P. Smith, who died on Friday at Jacksonville, Fla., was held from the family residence,
No. 81 Plymouth avenue at 9:45 o'clock this morning and from Immaculate Conception Church at 10 o'clock. It was
attended by a large concourse of friends who had gathered to do honor to the memory of a Christian gentleman.
The floral offerings were extremely beautiful, many being sent by various societies of which Mr. Smith was a member.
Impressive services were held at the church, the casket being met at the door by the priests who officiated at
the mass. After the blessing it was carried to the catafalque before the altar, preceded by the priests, acolytes
and honorary bearers, who were: Chauncey C. Woodworth, William C. Barry, J. Breck Perkins, J. J. L. Friedrichs,
Walter B. Duffy, Edwin A. Fisher, Thomas J. Neville, Charles B. Ernst, Thomas F. Bell and Frank J Hone.
Requiem high mass was celebrated by the rector of the church. Rev. A. M. O'Neil assisted by Rev. William Gleason,
as deacon, and Rev. B. W. Gommenginger of St. Bridget's Church as sub-deacon. There were present in the sanctuary
Rev. Father O'Connell of Perth Amboy, N. J.; Rev. T. A. Hendrick, Rev. J. P. Brophy and Rev. E. J. Hanna, D. D.
The choir under the direction of William F. Predmore, with Miss Agnes Madden as organist, sang the Gregorian mass,
solos being rendered as follows:
"Dies Irae,"Mrs. Katherine Mahon;"O Salutaris,"offertory, Mrs. Charles Cunningham;"De
Profundis,"Miss Fannie Moran;"Libera,"Mrs. J. H. Sahner. As the casket was borne from the altar
Mr. Predmore rendered with much feeling the hymn,"A Message to the Sacred Heart."After the last absolution
had been pronounced the funeral procession moved to the Holy Sepulchre cemetery where the interment took place.
Among those present at the church from out of town were John D. Burke or Scranton, Pa; M. J. Noonan, Henry Scoville
and President Gore of Mr. Morris; M. J. McNeil of Dansville and John Minahan of Orange, N. J.
PETER DELLES
Expired Suddenly This Morning From Heart Disease - Certificate Granted.
Peter Delles of No. 16 Glasser park, died suddenly on Jay street at 6 o'clock this morning. He had been suffering
from organic heart trouble for several years, and today was the first time he had been able to go out of his home
since Christmas. This morning he decided to visit some relatives in Bergen and was on the way to the railroad station
when his death occurred.
The deceased was 57 years of age, and a carpenter by trade. He is survived by a wife, and ten children. He was
a member of Tent No. 2?3, Knights of the Maccabees.
Coroner Henry Kleindienst was notified of the death. After learning the circumstances of the case he granted a
certificate of death from heart disease.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
- Mrs. Catherine Welch died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E. S. Gurry, No. 13 Chestnut street.
- Henrietta L., widow of Rev. C. R. Gerndt, died last night at the family residence, No. 84 Hollister street, aged
79 years.
- The funeral of Marie Edna Rice Ward was held from the family residence, No. 127 Saratoga avenue, at 2 o'clock
this afternoon.
- The funeral of Mrs. Mary Allsworth will be held from the family residence No. 41 Fifth street, at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
- Annie Sophia, daughter of Thomas and Louisa Coulson, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 32 Durgin street,
aged 15 years.
- John William Reiber died last evening at the family residence, No. 40 Davis street aged 64 years. Deceased is
survived by his son, two daughters and eleven grandchildren.
- The funeral of Michael Kearney was held from the family residence, No. 484 Lyell avenue, at 8:30 o'clock this
morning and from the Holy Apostles' Church at 9 o'clock.
- Emma C., wife of Oliver Forrest died yesterday at the family residence, No. 7 Forrest street. Deceased is survived
by her husband, and two daughters, Blanche and Hazel Forrest.
- W. G. Field, a conductor of the middle division of the Central Railroad and a former resident of Rochester, was
killed in a wreck near Albany yesterday morning. Deceased is survived by a wife, formerly Miss Alice Shaw of this
city, and one daughter, Mabel Field.
- Edith Lillian, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Allen, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 60
Columbia avenue, aged 18 years. Deceased is survived by her parents, one brother, William Edmund Allen, and a sister,
Orra Ethel Allen.
- The death of Mrs. Annie Daly Kernan, wife of John Kernan, occurred this morning at St. Mary's Hospital. Deceased
is survived by her husband, her father, and four children. the funeral will be held from the family residence.
No. 2?7 Smith street, at 8:45 o'clock tomorrow morning and from the Cathedral chapel at 9:15 o'clock.
- Mrs. Julia Koenig died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frances Ott, No. 174 Hudson avenue, aged 65
years. Deceased is survived by a brother, Joseph Straub, and four sisters, Mrs. Frances Ott, Miss Minnie Straub
of this city; two sisters in Germany; and two nieces, Bertha and Kittie Ott.
- Sophia Reumer died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her brother, Fred Arnst, in East Brighton aged 78
years. The remains were brought this morning to the residence of a brother of the deceased, John Arnst, No. 921
Clinton avenue, south, where the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
- The funeral of Gerrit John Nyenhuis who died at his home, 250 Joseph avenue on Monday will be held form the family
residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Nyenhuis is survived by his wife, four sons, Albert, William, Gerrit
John, Jr. and John Henry, one daughter, Johanna, and one brother all of this city; also one sister of Muscatin,
Iowa. He was born in Gelderland, Holland in 1846, and came to this country in 1870 and had always resided in Rochester.
March 8, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Deaths at Lima
Daniel STANLEY and Mrs. Ella MOSES
Lima, March 8 - Ella, wife of Irving Moses, died yesterday afternoon, of consumption, aged about 45 years. She
leaves a husband and brothers and sisters but no children.
Word was received here yesterday afternoon of the death at Rochester State Hospital of Daniel Stanley of this village.
His age was about 88 years. He was born in the town of Richmond and for several years followed the business of
farming at Richmond and Livonia. Many years ago he came to Lima where he engaged in various branches of business.
Including farming, speculating and (banking?). No man ever did more for the village of Lima than Mr. Stanley, he
being liberal to a fault. he built the Stanley Block on Main street, the largest business block in the village.
He also built several other buildings. He was a life-long and enthusiastic Democrat in politics. He leaves a widow
and one son, Charles D. Stanley, both of Lima.
THE FIREMEN
At the annual meeting of the Lima Fire Department Wednesday evening the following officers were elected: President,
Orrin H. Beecher; vice-president, John A. Morrisey; secretary, Louis E. Boehme; treasurer, Roscoe Ford; chief engineer,
S. Edgar Bronson; assistant, Frank M. Bailey; chaplain, Rev. H.A. Crane; steward, Martin J. O'Day.
Edgar W. CHAMBERLAIN
Death of a Prominent Citizen of Belmont - Other Deaths - Marriages.
Angelica.. March 8 - Edgar. W. Chamberlain, one of Allegany county's prominent Democratic politicians, is dead
at his home in Belmont, the county seat, at the age of 71 years. The deceased was postmaster at Belmont under the
Democratic administration, until the appointment of Mr. Horner last year. He is survived by a wife and sister,
Mrs. Hamilton Ward.
Other late deaths in Allegany county are as follows:
Mrs. Polly HYDE, aged 77 years, and
Lafayette BRANDS, aged 49 years, both of Belmont;
Jesse G. BRIGGS of Independence, aged 72 years;
Mrs Orson WITTER of Nile, aged 60 years;
Ella May CRANDALL of Independence, age unknown;
Mrs. Patrick MCDERMOTT of Withey, aged 73 years.
RECENT ALLEGANY MARRIAGES are
Peter Petrie of Wellsville to Lillian Markey of Kinney, Pa.;
Gertrude Reed of Hermitage to Lawrence DeGroff of Little Genesee;
Nellie Brasted of Friendship to Guy Lasher of Hornellsville;
William L. Maxson to Carrie Howard, both of Little Genesee;
Fred W. Schrader to Anna B. Bennett, both of Wellsville;
Edwin D. Foster to Golda L. Sherwood, both of Willing;
Mrs. Mable Skinner to William Lee, both of Belfast.
Death of Mrs. Thomas COST
CANADAIGUA, March 8 - The death of Mrs. Thomas Cost, residing north of this place occurred Tuesday night. Her death
resulted from an attack of paralysis.
PALMYRA, March 8 - The funeral of Mrs. Michael GRIFFIN was held this morning from St. Ann's Catholic Church, Rev.
Father Hartley officiating.
CASTILE, March 8 - Miss Annie KELLOGG, a victim of consumption, suffered a hemmorrhage at her home here yesterday
and died soon after. She has been a resident of Castile all her life, and was 42 years of age. Two brothers and
one sister survive.
Stephen AXTELL Speaks to His Wife and Immediately Expires.
Special Dispatch to Untion and Advertiser.
SODUS, March 8 - Without warning death claimed Stephen AXTELL, one of the most popular men in the town of Sodus,
last night. He retired about 9 o'clock and told his wife that the neuralgia pains which he had been suffering were
increasing. He changed his position in the bed, groaned twice and was dead.
The shock was a severe one to his wife, who stood by the bedside.
Mr. Axtell was one of the greatest jokers and story tellers that ever lived and his company was sought for. He
was an old veteran, having served in the 76th and 167th Infantries of New York. He was made sergeant. Then he was
captured in the battle of the Wilderness and kept in Andersonville prison for months. He was discharged in 1865.
In New York city he was an influential politician, and was on the police staff a number of years and conducted
a large grocery store. The last twenty years of his life have been passed at his old home in Sodus, having been
born east of this village. he was 67 years old. A widow, son and daughter survive.
LYONS SOLDIER KILLED.
Albert KNITTEL, Who Enlisted During the Late War, Meets His Death.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
LYONS, March 8 - A telegram was received this morning by Victor Knittel announcing that his son Albert had been
killed in the Philippines yesterday. Other details are lacking.
Albert Knittel enlisted during the Spanish-American war and was in the hospital corps. Later he was sent to the
Philippines, and when last heard from was doing guard duty on a vessel in the Pasig river. His brother Joseph is
also in the Philippines.
Deceased was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Knittel of this village and was about 22 years of age. He is
survived by a father, mother, brothers, Joseph and Lawrence; and sisters, Mrs. Harry Taylor, Misses, Rose, Clara
and Beatrice.
DIED.
REIBER - On Tuesday evening, March 6th 1900, at the family residence, No. 40 Davis street, John W. Reiber, aged
64 years. He is survived by one son, J.W. Reiber, and two daughters, Mrs. H.W. Latz and Mrs. Lydia O'Neil.
-The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house, and at 2:30 o'clock from the German
Church of the Evangelical Association.
ALLEN - Entered into rest, Tuesday afternoon, March 6, 1900, at their residence, 60 Columbia avenue, Edith Lillian,
beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Allen and granddaughter of William W. Wooden of Chili, N.Y. aged 18 years.
Besides her parents she leaves one brother, William Edmund Allen, and one sister, Orra Ethel Allen.
-Funeral from the residence, Friday afternoon at 2:30. Burial private.
Death of a Well-Known Jeweller of This City in California.
-The death of George MCALLASTER occurred last evening at Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. McAllaster was a well known jeweler
of this city, having been the senior member of the firm of McAllaster & Humburch Brothers. He left Rochester
on a business trip a month ago and while in Los Angeles became ill.
The deceased was 67 years of age. He is survived by his wife, one son, Roy McAllaster, and two daughters, Helen
Hall and Mrs. Ely Buell, all of this city. The remains will be brought to the family residence in this city at
No. 5 Strathallan park.
William DIRINGER.
William Diringer died yesterday at his home, No. 268 North Goodman street, aged 69 years.
Mr. Diringer was born in Germany. He came to this country when 20 years of age. On arrival he came at once to Rochester
and lived for forty-nine years in the house in which he died. He is survived by his wife, five sons, William A.,
John M., Henry F., Edward C. and Otto Q., and three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Haupenthal, Mrs. Alfred Allen of Black
River, PA, and Mrs Frank Heim. Three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Shuhart, Mrs. Peter Zurbigg and Mrs. Clara Zoller,
and one brother, John Diringer, also survive him.
Mrs. Josephine SAGE.
Mrs. Jospehine Sage died at her home, near the village of Churchville, this morning, aged 55 years. She is survived
by her husband and five sons, Albert K. of Buffalo, M.J. of New York adn Frank T., Charles and Wilmer E. of Churchville.
Mrs. Sage was a lifelong resident of the town of Riga, where she was widely known and universally respected.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-The funeral of Mrs. Mary ALYSWORTH was held from the family residence, No. 42 Fifth street, at 2 o'clock this
afternoon.
-The funeral of Gerritt John NYENHUIS was held from the family residence, No. 252 Joseph avenue, at 2 o'clock this
afternoon.
-The funeral of Edith Lillian ALLEN will be held from the family residence, No. 60 Columbia avenue, at 2:30 o'clock
this afternoon.
- Richard NEWELL died yesterday afternoon at the Homeopathic Hospital, aged 22 years. The remains were taken to
the family residence, No. 146 Court street.
-The funeral of Jacob SEILER was held from the family residence, No. 149 Campbell street, at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon. Rev. J.F. W. Helmkamp, pastor of Salem Church, conducted the services.
-The funeral of Mrs. Annie Daly KERNAN was held from the family residence, No. 257 Smith street, at 8:45 o'clock
this morning and from the Cathedral chapel at 9:15 o'clock.
-The funeral of John William REIBER will be held from the family residence, No. 40 Davis street, at 2 o'clock to-morrow
afternoon and from the German Evangelical Church on Hudson avenue at 2:30 o'clock.
-Catherine, wife of John STOTT, died Tuesday night at her home in Gates, aged 48 years. In addition to her husband,
she leaves five sons, and five daughters. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock from the house
and at 9:30 from St. John's Church on the Ridge road.
-Mrs. Caroline SMITH died at her residence in Henrietta this morning, aged 77 years. Deceased leaves surviving
one daughter, Mrs. B.W. Lee of Rochester; one son, Frank P. Smith of Henrietta; also one sister, Mrs. Conkling
of Henrietta. The funeral will take place from the family residence in Henrietta on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Burial at Mt. Hope.
March 9, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
FOUND IN A SNOW BANK
Mystery of the Disappearance of Franklin PETTYS.
Dead Body Recovered Four Miles from the Village of Savannah.
Snow Indicated That the Deceased Had Fallen Several Times Before He Finally Succumbed.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
SAVANNAH, March 9. - Franklin Pettys, who was reported in last night's Union as missing since Monday night, was
found last evening in a snow bank near tower 11 about four miles west of here by Joe Montomorana. Mr. Pettys was
about 57 years of age, a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the G.A.R. Remington Post, of this place. He
leaves an aged mother and two brothers, Lucius and Winfield Pettys, both of this town.
The remains were removed to Silver's undertaking rooms and Soroner Thatcher of Newwark was notified. He will commence
an investigation to-morrow.
Deceased left the home of Caleb Hall and started across lots, evidently for the Central-Hudson tower, and as it
was a cold, stormy night, he was evidently overcome by the cold, as the snow marked where he had fallen down several
times.
Death of Mrs. Anna R. GRIFFIN.
PALMYRA, March 9. - Mrs. Anna R. Griffin, wife of Michael Griffin of Palmyra, died March 5th at the age of 26 years.
The funeral services were held at St. Ann's Catholic Church yesterday. Representatives of the Order of Council
of Pocahontas, of which Mrs. Griffin was an honored member, attended. Mrs. Griffin is survived by her husband,
her mother, Mrs. Ryan of Perinton, three sisters, Mrs. Caylor of Fairport, Mrs. Charles O'Leary of Rochester and
Miss Marguerite Ryan of Victor, and five brothers, Thomas Ryan, Michael Ryan, Andrew Ryan and John Ryan, all of
Perinton, N.Y. and William Ryan of Rochester, N.Y.
Death of Mrs. W.J.R. TAYLOR
Mother of the Pastor of Brick Church Passes Away at Her Home on Prince Street.
Mrs. Maria L. Cowenhoven Taylor, mother of Rev. Dr. William R. Taylor, pastor of the Brick Church, died yesterday
noon at the home of her son, No. 13 Prince street, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Taylor spent the summer
with her son at Keene Valley, in the Adirondacks, and when he went to Europe she returned to this city. Rev. Livingston
L. Taylor, another son, soon afterward gave up his pastorate in Cleveland, Ohio, and came, with his wife and family
to be with his mother.
Mrs. Taylor was the widow of Rev. Dr. W.J.R. Taylor, who died in 1891. He had been for twenty years pastor of the
Clinton Avenue Reformed (Dutch) Church at Newart, N.J. The remains will be taken to New Brunswick, N.J. for burial.
Announcements.
-Lyman CRAWLEY died yesterday afternoon at the county almshouse, aged 66 years.
-The funeral of Edith Lillian ALLEN was held from the family residence, No. 60 Columbia avenue, at 2:30 o'clock
this afternoon.
-The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta L. GERNDT will be held from the family residence, No. 84 Hollister street, at 2
o'clock to-morrow afternoon and from the Concordia Lutheran Church at 2:30 o'clock.
-The funeral of J. William REIBER was held from the family residence, No. 40 Davis street, at 2 o'clock, this afternoon
and from the First German Church of the Evangelical Association at 2:30 o'clock.
-The funeral of Richard NEWELL was held from the family residence, No. 146 Court street, at 8:15 o'clock this morning
and from St. Bridget's Church at 8:30 o'clock.
-Mrs. Josephine SAGE died yesterday at family residence, near Churchville, aged 55 years. Deceased is survived
by her husband and five sons, Albert K. Sage of Buffalo, M.J. Sage of New York, Frank T., Charles and William E.
Sage of Churchville
LYONS BOY KILLED.
Alfred KNITTEL Lost His Life in the Philippine Islands.
Word has been recieved here that Albert Knittel, son of Victor Knittel of Lyons, had lost his life in the Philippines
while fighting in the United States army. No details of the matter have yet been received. Deceased was a cousin
of Julius Knittel of 3 Berlin street, of this city.
Knittel was 23 years of age. He enlisted in the 203d Regiment of Syracuse at the beginning of the Sapanish-American
War and served in the hospital corps at Camp Wychoff, and there contracted typhoid fever. At the close of the war
he was honorably discharged. Knittel then came to this city, and enlisted in the Sixth Artillery and was sent to
the Philippines last April.
March 10, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
TOWER MAN KILLED.
George HALL Found Near Lyons With a Broken Back This Morning.
Special to Union and Advertiser.
LYONS, March 10. George Hall, tower man at tower No. 15, near this village, fell from his place of employment last
night. He landed on track No. 2, where he was found at 4 o'clock this morning with a broken back. The discovery
was made by the engineer of the Pan-American express, which stopped when it could not get into the block. The injured
man was removed to this boarding house, where he expired at 10 o'clock this forenoon.
Hall's home is in Corfu, where he has a wife and four children.
Death of a Well Known Coal Dealer of This City.
The death of George ENGERT, a well-known coal dealer of this city, occurred this morning at the family residence,
No. 65 Marshall street, aged 64 years. The deceased was a highly respected citizen of Rochester, and the announcement
of his death will be read with sincere regret by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Although his health
had been poor for the past year his death occurred unexpectedly. The cause of death was heart disease.
George Engert was born April 12, 1836, on Hudson avenue, then situated in the town of Irondequoit. He was the son
of the late Valentine Engert. He received a common school education and worked upon the Buckland farm in West Brighton
which was owned by his father for several years. In 1857 he purchased this farm and engaged in farming for ten
years.
In 1867 he entered in the coal business with John Frick, the firm's name being Engert & Frick. At the end of
two years the partnership dissolved and Mr. Engert continued in the coal business until 1884. At this date he entered
into partnership with A.F. Schlick under the firm name of Geo. Engert & Co. During this year the deceased and
his son,
Theodore C. Engert, and Col. H.N. Schlick went in the coal business under the name of H.N. Schlick and Co. Mr.
Engert continued to be interested in both firms until his death occurred.
Mr. Engert was always a Democrat in politics and took an active interest in the affairs of his party. He represented
his constituents in the Board of Supervisors for two terms, in 1886 and 1888. In 1890 he was nominated by his party
for the office of county treasurer but was defeated by his Republican opponent, the late Alexander McVean.
The deceased was a life-long member of St. Joseph's Church. He was a prominent member of the parish, and always
contributed liberally towards the support of the church. he was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce since
that organization was formed. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary C. Schlick of Dansville, by whom he
is survived. The deceased also leaves five sons, T. C., Dr. G.A., J.H. E.H. and B.A. Engert, four daughters, Mrs.
William F. Shafer, Susie, Josephine and Cecelia Engert, and five grandchildren, all of this city.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
FUNERAL OF MRS. M.L.C. TAYLOR.
Held at the Residence of Rev. Dr. Taylor of Prince Street Last Evening.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Maria L. Cowenhoven Taylor, mother of Rev. Dr. William R. Taylor, pastor
of the Brick Church, who died on Thursday, at the home of her son, No. 13 Prince street, after an illness of several
months, were held at the residence last evening at 7:30, Rev. Mr. Hallock, assistant pastor of Brick Church, officiating,
assisted by Rev. Henry H. Stebbins, pastor of Central Church, Rev. Mr. Harlan of Third Presbyterian Church was
also present. Those present beside the immediate relatives, were the members of the official boards of the Brick
Church and their families. The bearers were selected from the officers of the church. After the services the remains
were taken to the New York Central depot where train was taken by the family and a few friends for New Brunswick,
N.J. where services will be held this afternoon and interment will be made.
Dr. Albert S. TAFT.
Dr. Albert S. Taft, a well known physician of this city, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the family residence,
No. 47 Elm street. He was born at Windon, Vt. While a young man he moved to Bristol, N.Y., and began the study
of medicine with Dr. Daniel Durgan.
He came to this city with his brother, the late Dr. Gilbert Taft, in 1868. When the Dr. Taft Brothers Medicine
Company was incorporated he was elected president and filled that office until his death occurred.
He was a member of the Asbury M.E. Church.
The deceased is survived by his wife, a stepson, C.F. Underhill, a sister, Mrs. M.L. Conover, a nephew, William
B. Taft, and a niece, Lillian M. Taft.
Announcements.
-Carrie L., wife of Martin A SUTTER, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 7 Harwood street, aged 40 years.
-Herbert, son of Alfred and Jennie HALL, died this morning at the family residence, 215 Reynolds street, aged 2
years and 6 months. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m.
-Jacob WIRTH died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 22 Second street, aged 61 years. Besides his
wife he leaves four daughters, Mrs. Thomas Behr, Mrs. Julius Winterroth, Mrs. Adolph Bott, Miss Blanche Wirth,
one brother, Alois Wirth, and four sisters, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Rayband of Paris, France, Mrs. Kichoff and Mrs. Koehler
of this city.
-The funeral of the late Robert G. WARD of Seattle, a former resident of Rochester, will be held from the Glenwood
Methodist Church at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
-The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta L. GERNDT was held from the family residence, No. 84 Hollister street, at 2 o'clock
this afternoon and from the Concordia Lutheran Church at 2:30 o'clock.
MARCH 12
OBITUARY
James PECK
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
LE ROY, March 12 - Yesterday occurred the death of James Peck, a well known farmer who resided about two miles
southwest of this village. About eighteen months ago he suffered a stroke from which he never recovered. Mr. Peck
was born in Herkimer county seventy-three years ago, but for thirty years had resided in Genesee county. The deceased
is survived by his wife, one son, Wellington, and one daughter, Mrs. Eli Empie. He also leaves two brothers and
one sister. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with interment in Stafford.
March 14, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
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Ellen DEAN, aged 85 years, widow of Daniel Dean died this morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. William
Parsonson, 192 Scio Street. The deceased was the oldest member of Woman's Relief Corps of O'Rorke Post, G.A.R.
She was born in St. Johns, New Foundland. For many years she was a member of St. Mark's Church.
DIED:
GROWNEY - In Buffalo, March 12, 1900, Elizabeth Moore Growney, wife of George M. Growney.
- Funeral Thursday, March 15th, at the home of her mother, Mrs. H. Moore, 63 Broadway, at 8:30 o'clock and St.
Mary's Church at 9 o'clock.
OWEN - Tuesday, March 13, 1900, at her home, No. 50 Comfort street, Mary E. Owen, widow of the late Thomas Owen
of Henrietta, aged 74 years. She is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters, Richard E., Thomas H.,
Anna Bell Walter and Minnie E. Kallusch, and eight grandchildren, seven brothers and two sisters.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
SCHNEIDER - In this city on Wednesday morning, March 14, 1900, Peter Schneider aged 77 years and 6 months.
-The funeral services will be held from his late residence, No. 41 Weld street, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
and from Salem Church at 2:30 o'clock. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
Burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Eliza M. HAIGHT.
Elisa M. Haight, who died in Muskegon, Mich, on Sunday night, in her 72d year, was for the most of her life a resident
of this city. She was the daughter of Daniel C. and Catherine Haight, who for many years had their home in Plymouth
avenue near Adams street. She was one of a family of fourteen children, whose only surviving members are Helen
R. Haight of San Diego, Cal., and Mrs Cornelia Haven of San Francisco. After the death of her parents, save for
a few years spent in Michigan, Miss Haight, until a few years ago, lived at the family home in Plymouth avenue.
For many years she was a teacher in the public schools of this city. She was a member of the First Baptist Church,
and was a devoted Christian. At the time of her death, which was due to paralysis, Miss Haight was with relatives
in Muskegon. The funeral was held there yesterday, but the interment will be later in Rochester.
Mrs. George M. GROWNEY.
Mrs. George M. Growney, a former resident of Rochester, died Monday at her home in Buffalo, aged 31 years. During
her residence here, Mrs. Growney who was Miss Elizabeth Moore, was a member of St. Mary's Church. For a period
of ten years she was a teacher in schools Nos. 4 and 28. Deceased is survived by her husband, one child, her mother,
Mrs. H. Moore of Rochester, two sisters, Mrs. P.F. Weiss and Mrs. H. C. Mannell, and one brother, William M. Moore
of this city.
The remains were brought last evening to the residence of the mother of the deceased, No. 63 Broadway. The funeral
will be held from the house at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
Death of Peter SCHNEIDER.
The death of Peter Schneider, a well-known German citizen of this city, occurred this morning at the family residence,
No. 41 Weld street, aged 77 years. Mr. Schneider's death was due to a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered on
Sunday. The deceased was one of the oldest members of Salem Church. He was a member of Germania Lodge, No. 722,
F. and A. M., and the Order of the Harugari. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon
and at 2:30 o'clock from Salem Church.
The interment will be made at Mt Hope Cemetery. The service at the grave will be Masonic.
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Marguerite Lyle WHITNEY.
Marguerite Lyle Whitney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Whitney of Rochester, died suddenly at Washington of
appendicitis last evening, aged 9 years.
It was announced to-day that the funeral of the child would be held in this city, but this has been changed. The
remains will not be brought to this city.
Announcements.
-The funeral of Joseph L. PRICE was held from the family residence, No. 172 East avenue, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
- George, son of Fred and Mary LANE, died last evening at the family residence, No. 149 Monroe avenue, aged 7 years.
-The funeral of Mrs. Almira Carter SIMMONS was held from the Lyell avenue Baptist Church at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
-The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Davis ROWLEY was held from the family residence in North Greece at 2 o'clock this
afternoon.
-Augustina B., infant daughter of August and Emma GLEICHAUF, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence,
No. 112 Saxton street.
-The funeral of Mrs. W.C. FLOYD was held from the family residence, No. 40 Hayward avenue, at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
-The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta GOETCHIUS was held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A.V. Smith, No. 8 Arnold
park, at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
-Mrs. Mary S. PRITSCHAW died last evening at the family residence, No. 18 Morris street, aged 75 years. The deceased
is survived by two sons, three daughters, twenty-one grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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THE DEATH OF YOUNG FOWLE.
Investigation of the Case Shows No Evidence of Suicide.
Investigation into the cause of death by shooting of James Fowle, the young nurse at the Hahnemann Hospital, has
failed to show that the act was premeditated. Instead of the bullet entering the forehead and the hair being scorched
by the burning powder, as stated in a morning paper, the wound was in the back of the head and the hair showed
no signs of powder burning. The theory is that on drawing the revolver from his back pocket the young man caught
the hammer in his clothing, causing the firearm to be discharged.
The coroner has postponed the inquest until the return of the young man's uncle, J.D.C. Rumsey, who left last night
with the remains for Boston.
March 15, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
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Death from an Operation
ONTARIO, March 15. - The funeral of Mrs. Edward RIKER will be held at the Congregational Church this afternoon.
Her death was the result of an operation for the removal of a tumor at a Rochester hospital a week ago. A husband
and one son survive.
Sudden Death in Penfield
PENFIELD, March 15. - Mrs. Marabah BEARDSLEY died at the residence of her son, Warren F. Beardsley, yesterday.
Tuesday afternoon she wanted to visit her son and family. She had not been there very long before she was taken
ill and died, as stated. Deceased was in her eightieth year. She leaves, one son and two grandchildren. Funeral
to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of her son. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
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LYONS, March 15. - Information has been received here from the United States consul at Havre, France, that Thomas
M. ATKINS, formerly of this village, a mariner on the Prairie, was killed by thugs at Havre, in December. Deceased
was the son of H.C. Atkins of this village, and is survived by a father, wife and a sister, Mrs. Seymour Scott
of New York City.
Atkins got shore leave at Havre and failed to return. Commander Mackensie, thinking he had deserted, offered a
reward of 50 francs, and the Prairie laid at Havre four days waiting for Atkins to turn up.
Later on the body, badly decomposed, was found in the harbor, ugly wounds on the head pointing unmistakably to
the fact that the young man had been robbed and murdered. In a letter to Commander R.S.S. Mackensie of the Prairie,
the United States consul, A.W. Thackara, at Havre, writes:
"Consulate of the United States of America, Havre, France, February 26, 1900.
Commander R.S.S. Mackensie, U.S. Navy Commanding U.S.S. Prairie, Rouen, France:
Sir- I have the honor to inform you that the body of Thomas Miner Atkins, private, U.S. marine corps, U.S.S. Prairie,
for whom a reward of 50 francs was offered December 30, 1899, was found in the Bassin de l'Eure of this port, near
bridge No. 1 of the Tancarville canal, February 21, 1900. The body, which was in a badly decomposed state, had
the appearance of being in the water over a month. It was taken to the morgue, where it was identified by means
of an envelope addressed to Miner and by the uniform of a private of the United States marine corps which he wore.
The only other article found on the body was a German silver maltese cross suspended from a metal bar on which
was the word "sharpshooter."I have in my possession the clothes in which he was found, all properly cleaned,
which I will deliver to you. He was buried Friday morning last February 28, 1900 in the Saint-Marie cemetery of
Havre, in the twentieth division, section second, line"C,"grave No. 8."
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REMAINS IN AVON.
Soldier Dead Received by a Large Number of People.
AVON, March 15.- The remains of Thos. BROTHERS, who was killed in action last fall near Manilla arrived in town
last evening and were met at the depot by a very large delegation of citizens. The remains were taken to the home
of his brother, Wm. Brothers on Genesee street. Brothers was a member of the 65th Inf., N.Y. Vols., and when they
returned home and were mustered out, he again"took on"with Major Aumun at Buffalo, and was assigned to
the 21st Inf. with which regiment he was fighting at the time of his death. The funeral, which will be a military
one, conducted by Spanish-American veterans, will be held to-morrow morning at 10:30 from the Catholic Church.
The remains of Duane GOODRICH, who died in Manila on November 28th, of acute dysentary, was a member of the 9th
Inf. His home is about five miles west of this place.
MRS. RUTH S. SHIPP
Death of an Old Resident of Holley After a Brief Illness.
HOLLEY, March 15. - The death of Mrs. Ruth S. SHIPP, widow of the late B.F. Shipp, occurred yesterday. Mrs. Shipp
was taken sick Sunday morning and while she suffered greatly by spells she was not thought to be dangerously ill
until Tuesday at midnight, when she began failing rapidly. The deceased had lived in Holley and vicinity for nearly
sixty years and if she had lived till May would have been 76(?) years old.
There are no near relatives. Drs. Storer and Taylor held an autopsy yesterday afternoon and found that death was
caused by stoppage of the bowels. Funeral Friday at half-past one.
Mrs. Mary Foote Beecher PERKINS.
HARTFORD, Conn., March 15. - Mrs. Mary Foote Beecher PERKINS died yesterday at the home of her son, Hon. Charles
E. Perkins, aged 94 years and 9 months. She was born at East Hampton, L.I. July 19, 1805. She had seven brothers,
all of whom became Congregational clergymen, and two sisters. Mrs. Perkins was a sister of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
and of Harriet Beecher Stowe and of Rev. Thomas K. Beecher of Elmira. The latter died yesterday.
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FALL CAUSED DEATH.
Victim for Several Days Suffered No Ill Effects from the Injury.
Joseph GEISER, aged 52 years, of 47 Alphonse street, died at the Hahnemann Hospital last night from concussion
of the brain caused by a fall near his home last Friday. Geiser experienced no ill effects from the fall till yesterday
and continued at this work. Yesterday noon at his home, however, he was seized with convulsions and Dr. W.G. Stedman,
who was summoned, saw at once that the man's condition was very serious and he had him removed to the Hahnemann
Hospital. That was at 5 o'clock and he died a few hours later.
When Geiser fell on the icy sidewalk near his home last Friday his head came in contact with the ice. He told his
family when he got home of the fall. A dark spot formed on the forehead over one eye where his head struck the
pavement, but this had almost entirely disappeared and he had experienced no ill effects from the injury till yesterday
when he was attacked with convulsions. The injury had caused concussion of the brain.
Geiser was a shoemaker by trade and he is survived by his wife and several children.
March 16, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
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JOSEPH STARK.(?)
Death of a Well-Known Citizen and Official of Medina.
MEDINA, March 16.- The death of Joseph Stork(?) occurred yesterday at his home on Ryan street after a protracted
illness with hemorrhages. In the death of Mr. Stork(?) the village loses one of its best citizens for, as a member
of the Board of Supervisors and as an alderman, he always made a most enviable record. At the time of his death
he was a member of the village board. He was born in England in 1849, coming to this country in 1856. He learned
the trade of a stone cutter and in 1888 formed a partnership in the quarrying business with Thomas Gotts and in
1894 with Charles A. Gorman. As a quarryman he has always been a leading factor in that important branch of industry
in this county. He married Anna S. Courtman in 1870 and five children were born to them, all of whom survive him.
The I.O.O.F. , of which the deceased was a member, will conduct the funeral.
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Funeral of H.G. CARY.
LIVONIA, March 16.- The funeral of H. G. CARY was held at the Methodist Church yesterday afternoon. The E.S. Gilbert
Post of the G.A.R. were all out in full regalia. Rev. W.E. Searls, pastor of the M.E. Church delivered the address.
The church was filled to the doors. The bearers were J.D. Howell, E.W. Brown, Elibert Long, Mark Smith, Charles
Dryer and Peter Vandermeide.
DIED.
McALLASTER-Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 7, 1900, in Los Angeles, California. George McAllaster, in the
69th year of his age.
-The funeral services will be held at his residence, 5 Strathallen park, Monday morning, March 19th, at 10 o'clock.
The burial will be at Penn Yan.
DONOVAN- On March 15, 1900, William P. Donovan, aged 30 years.
-The funeral will take place from the family residence, 7 O'Brien place, Saturday morning at 8:45 o'clock and at
the Holy Apostles' Church at 9 o'clock
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Herman H. MUTSCHLER, aged 32 years, residing at No. 22 Cole street, committed suicide this morning by shooting
himself in the right temple with a 32-caliber revolver. Coroner Kleindienst was called and had the body removed
from the Ray Camera Company's plant on Commercial street, where the tragedy occurred, to the morgue, where he is
conducting an investigation this afternoon. The deceased was married and leaves a wife, a mother and three brothers.
Despondency is the reason assigned for his suicide.
Mutschler went to work as usual this morning and retired to the small room, where he does the draughting for the
concern. Nothing was seen of him for some time, and when his brother, Albert, went into the office to secure a
pair of hinges, Herman was found outstretched on a box in one corner with blood pouring from a hole in his right
temple and a revolver clutched in his right hand. Dr. T.T. Mooney of No. 116 Sophia street, was summoned, but it
needed only a moment's examination to show that Mutschler was dead, and Coroner Kleindienst was then called in.
When the coroner began investigating the case he learned that Mutschler had been rather despondent for several
days and this morning had talked with his brother relative to transferring some money which he had in the bank
to his wife. His brother advised him to wait until the first of the month and this was agreed to. Herman then entered
the room, where his dead body was discovered some time later. The shooting was done with a 32- caliber revolver,
center fire, and five of the six chambers were still loaded when the suicide was discovered. No report of the revolver
was heard, and it is supposed that Mutschler must have pressed it close to this head when he fired, and powder
burns about the wound tend to strengthen this theory.
About ten years ago Mutschler's father committed suicide while despondent.
Death of an Infant.
Mildred, infant daughter of August and Pauline SCHALBER, died this morning at the family home, the Genesee Rapids
Hotel, corner of Genesee street and Brooks avenue, aged 7 months. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Afternoon Funerals.
-The funeral of Charles BENNETT was held from Oldfield's undertaking establishment at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
-The funeral of James McMEMOMY was held from No. 191 State street at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
-The funeral of Florence PRATT was held from No. 191 State street at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon.
DIED OF APOPLEXY.
Coroner Kleindienst Called to East Webster to Investigate.
Coroner Kleindienst was called to East Webster early this morning to investigate the sudden death of E.B. COLLINS,
aged 75 years. After an examination into the facts of the case the coroner granted a certificate of death from
apoplexy. Collins was taken suddenly ill yesterday, and Dr. Maine of Webster was called to attend him. He saw that
little could be done for the man, and as the man died suddenly the physician thought it necessary to call in the
coroner, who disposed of the case as stated above.
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-The funeral of Mrs. Thomas TRUNBRIDGE was held from the family residence, No. 209 Tremont street at 3 o'clock
this afternoon.
-William, son of Bridget and the late William DONOVAN, died last evening at the family residence, No. 7 O'Brien
place, aged 31 years.
- The funeral of Peter SCHNEIDER was held from the family residence, No. 41 Weld st., at 2 o'clock this afternoon,
and at 2:30 o'clock from Salem Church.
-The funeral of Hugo SCHOMBURG will be held from the family residence, No. 432 Mt. Hope avenue, at 3 o'clock Sunday
afternoon.
- Mrs. Ella COFFEY died last evening at the Home for the Aged on Main street, east, aged 83 (?) years. Deceased
is survived by two sons, Thomas and Timothy Coffey, both of this city.
-Mrs. Ellen MULQUEEN's funeral will be held from her late residence, No. 4 McDonald Avenue, at 9 o'clock to-morrow
morning and from St. Bridget's Church at 9:30.
-The funeral of Mrs. Philip KAMB will be held from the family residence, No. 92 Lowell street, at 8:30 o'clock
to-morrow morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Michael's Church.
-Mrs. Amy BARRUS died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Celia Swan, No. 31 Chestnut street.
Deceased is survived by one son, Henry Barrus of Alblon, and three daughters, Mrs. Celia Swan and Mrs. Knickerbocker
of this city and Mrs. Wallace Brown of Sweden.
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FUNERAL OF THOMAS BROTHERS
Last Honors to a Soldier Who Was Killed in the Philippines.
AVON, March 17.- The funeral of Thomas Brothers, late 21st Inf., was held from St Agnes' Church yesterday, Rev.
Father D. J. Curran officiating. High mass was celebrated. A detail of Spanish-American veterans in uniform from
Batavia, with Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Steele of the 3d New York was in attendance, and conducted the
funeral.
Six of the soldiers acted as bearers, the remainder being the firing squad. At the grave the firing squad firrey
(?) three volleys, while the bugler from the 65th blew the soldier's last call, "Taps,"The funeral was
one of the largest ever held in this place. H.C. Cutler Post, G.A.R., and the Woman's Relief Corps also turned
out in a body.
The casket was draped with the American flag, and covered with floral offerings sent by members, of the 65th, with
whom he served at the outbreak of the Spanish war, the Buffalo Railroad Company, and numerous friends and relatives.
William Yax, whom Brothers was carrying off the field when he was killed, is in Buffalo, and is dying. Brothers
was killed October 3d, at Colambo, P.I.
In a letter received from A.S. Connor, who is now in the Philippines with the 26thInf., U.S.V., to his parents,
he states that in his first big battle he was overcome by the heat and lay on the battlefield for several hours
unconscious, being taken for dead, but was found by his company commander. There are about twenty-five Rochester
men in his company. He is a sergeant of Company F.
Patrick MEEHAN
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser
BROCKPORT, March 17.- Last night occurred the death of Patrick Meehan, aged 73 years, at his residence on Clark
street. The deceased was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1828, at which place he resided with his parents until 1854,
when he came to this country and to Brockport, of which place he has been a resident for forty-five years. He is
survived by a widow, two sons, Richard of Brockport, Joseph of Byron, and one daughter, Mrs. Stephen Shepard of
this place. The cause of death was apoplexy, with which he was stricken with last Wednesday.
Samuel C. ROBERTSON
CORNING, March 17. Samuel Clark Robertson of West Pulteney street, aged 85 years, died yesterday. Mr. Robertson
was one of the most prominent men of the southern tier, in fact, he was instrumental in the extension of the city
to the north side of the Chemung river, which to-day provides homes for one-third of Corning's population. He had
been largely instrumental in the advancement of educational and church work, and had served many terms as county
supervisor, and in other positions to which the people unanimously selected him to represent the city's
interests.
John E MILLIMAN
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
MT. MORRIS, March 17.- John E. Milliman died this morning at 10 o'clock, after a short illness. Mr. Milliman had
been proprietor of the American Hotel here for several years. About two weeks ago he went to New York, came home
ill and was taken with pneumonia, which caused his death. Deceased was 42 years of age, He is survived by a widow,
three children and four brothers.
Jacob GUILFOSS
SAVANNAH, March 17.- Jacob Guilfoss, a prominent farmer residing about two miles east of here, died this morning
of dropsy. Mr. Guilfoss had been ill for a long time. Deceased was about 77 years of age and leaves besides a widow
one son, Ira Guilfoss of Lyons. The funeral will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. The Revs. Wyman of this place and Bentley
of Spring Lake will officiate. Interment to take place in the Port Byron cemetery.
Mgr. GLUIDI
ROME, March 17.- Mgr. Guidi, auditor of the consistory and a candidate for cardinal, died suddenly to-day. The
proceedings of the consistory are inevitably delayed.
Died in the Far West.
SODUS, March 17.- A telegram from Baker City, Ore. to F.A. McMillin of this village tells of the death of his brother,
Rufus McMILLIN, in that city, whom he has not seen for twenty-five years. He left Clayton, N.Y., in 1875, since
which time he has been heard from but once, about four years ago. His age was 49 years. Three brothers survive,
Frank McMillin, now railroading in the western states; Edward, an editor in North Adams, Mass., and F.A. McMillin,
contractor, of Sodus.
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MUTSCHLER INQUEST.
Verdict of Suicide, While Suffering From Temporary Insanity, Returned.
Coroner Henry Kleindienst this morning rendered his verdict in the inquest held last evening in the case of Herman
H. Mutschler, who shot himself yesterday morning at the Ray Camera Company's plant. The coroner decided that the
deceased came to his death by committing suicide while suffering from temporary insanity by over study and overwork.
EXPIRED SUDDENLY.
William WENTWORTH Passed Away in a Concert Hall-Certificate Granted.
William Wentworth, aged 38 years, expired suddenly last evening while sitting in a chair in the concert hall of
the Empire Hotel on Front street. He had been at the hotel for several years as a hostler. For the past six months
he had been in poor health.
Coroner Wallace Sibley was notified of the death and had the remains removed to the morgue by Attendant Draude.
An autopsy was performed this morning. The cause of death was found to be tuberculosis. A certificate of death
from that cause was granted by Coroner Sibley.
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THOMAS FRANCIS HEALY.
Remains of Rochester Soldier to be Brought Here from Manila.
The remains of Thomas Francis Healy of this city, who was killed while fighting in the regular army in the Philippine
Islands, are expected to arrive here this afternoon or evening. Healy enlisted here in the Thirteenth Regiment
on January 1st, 1899, and went to the Philippines with his command during the summer. The regiment reached Manila
on May 27th.
The Rochester soldier was killed thirteen days later in the engagement at Telegraph Hill, near Manila, on June
10th. After the battle, he and the others who fell, were buried at Battery Knoll Cemetery, which is situated twenty
miles distant from Manila. The bodies were recently placed in metallic caskets and shipped to this country. The
remains reached San Francisco last Sunday. The body of young Healy was expressed to this city on last Tuesday.
Healy was not quite 17 years of age when he enlisted and had recently graduated from the Immaculate Conception
School. He was well known in the northwestern section of the city. The family residence is at 196 Bronson avenue.
During his army career he won the respect of his commanding officers by the cheerful manner in which he performed
every duty assigned to him.
Capt. Peshine, the commander of Company M, to which Healy belonged, stated that the young man was an ideal sort
of a soldier.
The deceased is survived by his father, Patrick J. Healy, mother, and four sisters, Mrs. George J. Frey, Mrs. M.H.
Post, Helen A. and Adelaide J. Healy. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. It is expected
that a military escort composed of the militia companies of the city, will accompany the remains to the cemetery.
MRS. PHINEAS LYNN.
Death of the Wife of the Pastor of Spencer Ripley Church.
Ida Moulton Lynn, wife of Rev. Phineas Lynn, pastor of Spencer-Ripley Methodist Church on Goodman street, died
this morning at the family residence, 54 Hayward avenue, aged 41 years.
Mrs. Lynn is survived by her husband and one daughter. The funeral will be held at Spencer-Ripley Church on Monday
at 12:45 p.m. and the remains will be taken to Batavia, Mrs. Lynn's former home, for burial.
Announcements.
-The funeral of John GESSER will be held from the family residence, No. 47 Alphonse street, at 1:30 o'clock to-morrow
afternoon.
-The funeral of Hugo SCHOMBURG will be held from the family residence, No. 432 Mt. Hope avenue, at 3 o'clock to-morrow
afternoon.
-Mrs. Mary MOORE of Attica, a former resident of Brighton, died yesterday at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Charles
H. Webb, No. 15 South Goodman street.
-The funeral of Ellen DEAN will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. William Parsenson, No. 192 Scio
street, at 2:30 o'clock, and at 3 o'clock from St. Mark's Church.
-Julia M., infant daughter of Frank C. and Mary HILL, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 42 Bronson avenue,
aged 2 years and 5 months.
-The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. OWEN was held from the family residence, No. 50 Comfort street, at 10:30 o'clock this
morning. The remains were taken to East Rush for interment.
-The funeral of Mrs. Amey BARRUS was held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Celia Swan, No. 31 Chestnut
street, at 9:15 o'clock this morning. The remains were taken to Mt. Albion, N.Y. for interment.
-The funeral of Mrs. Philip KAMB was held from the family residence, No. 92 Lowell street, at 8:30 o'clock this
morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Michael's Church.
-Mrs. Darwin L. PLATT died yesterday in this city after a brief illness of peritonitis. Deceased is survived by
her husband, parents, three sisters, and two brothers. The funeral will be held from the family residence, No.
26 Concord avenue, at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
SUDDEN DEATH.
George C. JOHNSON Passed Away While Sitting in a Chair.
George C. Johnson died suddenly last evening while sitting in a chair at his home, No. 47 Avenue B. He was 75 years
of age, and had been in ill-health for several months. Deceased is survived by six daughters.
Coroner Sibley was notified and after learning the circumstances of the case granted a certificate of death from
heart disease.
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- Minnie C., wife of Henry TAGELS, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 50 Hoeltzer street, aged
30 (?) Years. Besides her husband she leaves her parents, John and Sophia Seemann.
March 18, 1900
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DIED
McCUTCHEN- In this city, Sunday afternoon, March 18, 1900, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George W. Ham,
No. 46 Thompson street, Jane, wife of Robert McCutchen, aged 71 years.
-Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from 46 Thompson street.
Burial private. Kansas City, Mo., and Denver, Col. papers please copy.
HOGAN- On March 17, 1900, John Hogan, aged 74 years.
-The funeral will take place from the family residence, No. 3 Avenue D, Thursday morning, March 22d, at 8:30 o'clock
and at St. Bridget's Church at 9 o'clock. Friends of the family invited.
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DEATH OF PAUL KLICK.
Remains to be Brought Here from Manila for Interment.
The remains of Paul Klick, formerly a private in Company H, Thirteenth Infantry, are expected to arrive here to-morrow
evening from San Francisco. Deceased is survived by his mother, a step-father, several brothers and sisters, who
reside in this city at No. 35 Wilkins avenue.
Young Klick enlisted in the Thirteenth Infantry, Sept. 28, 1897, at Buffalo, where the family then lived. He went
with his regiment and after several months' service returned in poor health. He recovered his health and accompanied
the Thirteenth to the Philippines. While there he contracted malaria which caused his death. He was 23 years of
age.
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Funeral of Mrs. LYNN
The funeral of Mrs. Ida Moulton Lynn, wife of Rev. Phineas T. Lynn, pastor of the Spencer-Ripley Methodist Episcopal
Church of this city, who died at the family residence, No. 3 Emma street, Saturday morning, after a long and painful
illness, was held from the church at noon to-day, the remains begin taken to Batavia, her former home, for burial.
Mrs. Lynn was born at Lima, N.Y. and was educated at the Byron Seminary at Batavia, later pursuing an extended
art course at Ingham (?) University, Le Roy. She was married to Rev. Mr. Lynn July 10, 1884, while he was pastor
of the Genesee street, now Epworth Church, of this city. While in the enjoyment of health Mrs. Lynn was active
in all of the manifold duties incumbent upon a pastor's wife until two years ago, when she was obliged to relinquish
to a degree these church duties owing to failing health. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Ida Mae
Lynn, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Moulton of Oakfield, N.Y.; a brother, Orson Moulton of Batavia,
and two sisters, Mrs. F. Southwell of Lima and Mrs. Frank E. Wright of Oakfield.
Funeral of Herman H. MUTSCHLER. (This name was printed two different ways.)
The funeral of Herman H. Mutchler of No. 23 Cole street who committed suicide at the Ray Camera Works Friday morning,
while temporarily insane, caused by an overworked brain, was held from the residence of his mother, Mrs. Augusta
Mutchler, 20 Cole street, yesterday afternoon.
The funeral was private. Mr. Mutcher was an active member of St. James' Episcopal Church, the King's Sons, Tent
No. 80 of the K.O.T.M. and Zayat Lodge, I.O.O.F. He was 32 years of age and was a lifelong resident of Rochester.
He leaves, besides his wife and mother, three brothers, Albert, Henry and Fred, and three sisters, Mrs. Chris.
Drexler and Mrs. E. May of this city and Mrs. Roland Cole of Erie, Pa.
Announcements.
-Maria BURNS died yesterday at the Home for the Aged on Main street, east, aged 70 years.
-Fannie, wife of Alexander ROGERS, died this morning at her home, No. 5 Van Aucker street.
-Wilhelmena, wife William DELHEIM, died Saturday night at the family residence in Irondequoit, aged 50 years.
-Andrew , Jr. infant son of Andrew and Barbara MUNZERT, died yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital.
-The funeral of George C. JOHNSON was held from the family residence, No. 74 Avenue B, at 8:30 o'clock this morning
and at 9 o'clock from St. Bridget's Church.
-Mrs. Annie BRUNETTE, widow of John Brunette, a former resident of this city died Wednesday at her home in New
York city, aged 72 years.
-Florence, infant daughter of Charles F. and Mary HAYDEN, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 15 Raymond
street, aged 16 months.
-Edmond J., infant son of Charles and Josephine KEIFER, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 142 Avenue
D, aged 7 months.
-The funeral of Mrs. Henry PAGELS was held from the family residence, No. 50 Hoeltzer street, at 2 o'clock this
afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock from the Concordia Lutheran Church.
-The funeral of Mrs. Ella COFFEY was held from the residence of her son, Thomas Coffey, No. 8 Lenox street, at
9:30 o'clock this morning and at 10 o'clock from Corpus Christi Church.
-Daniel BEACH died Saturday at the family residence in Hilton, aged 71 years. Deceased is survived by his wife,
three sons, Avery, Thomas and William and one daughter, Mrs. C.E. Hunter of this city.
-John, son of Richard and Lena SKUSE, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 41 Ontario street, aged 9 years.
The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock to- morrow afternoon.
-Anna REINFELD died yesterday morning at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. Casper Fell, No. 126 Orange street,
aged 87 years.
The deceased is survived by one son, John Reinfeld. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow
morning and at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Church.
-Amelia, wife of Pedro WARNCKE, died last evening at the family residence, No. 480 Clinton avenue, north, aged
60 years. The deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, and one daughter.
-Mrs. Jane McCUTCHEN, wife of Robert McCutchen, died yesterday afternoon, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
George W. Ham, No. 46 Thompson street. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
-John HOGAN died Saturday at the family residence, No. 3 Avenue D, aged 74 years. Deceased is survived by four
sons, James, William and Thomas Hogan of this city and Rev. John Hogan of South Dakota, and a daughter, Mrs. Thomas
Holahan of this city.
-The funeral of the late George McALLASTER was held from the family residence, No. 5 Strathallan park, at 10 o'clock
this morning. The remains were taken to Penn Yan for interment. The deceased was a well-known jeweler of this city,
and died at Los Angeles, California, March 7th.
-Edwin, son of Frederick and Anna GLATHER, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 11 New York street, aged
18 years. Deceased is survived by six brothers and one sister. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:30
o'clock Wednesday morning and at 9 o'clock from S.S. Peter and Paul's Church.
-John WIES died this morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. August J. Ochs, No. 209 Jefferson avenue, aged
76 years. Deceased is survived by one son, Peter Wies of Texas, and four daughters, Mrs. August J. Ochs, Mrs. Henry
Kodish of this city, Mrs. Jacob Herr of Chicago, and Mrs. Mathias Schwinderman of Buffalo.
MARCH 19, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
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DIED.
THOMAS - At the family residence at Buffalo, Elias Thorne Thomas. He is survived by his mother and nine brothers.
Among them are Ulysses S. Thomas and Henry A. Thomas, district passenger agent N.Y.C.R.R. at Buffalo, and Edward
O.G. Thomas of this city.
FRENCH - Monday afternoon, March 19, 1900, at the State Hospital, John M. French, aged 61 years and 5 months. He
is survived by his wife and one son, John M. French Jr.
-The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon from the family residence, 3 (?) Lafayette place. Funeral and
burial strictly private.
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DEATH OF PAUL KLICK
Remains to be Brought Here from Manila for Interment.
The remains of Paul Klick, formerly a private in Company H, Thirteenth Infantry, are expected to arrive here to-morrow
evening from San Francisco. Deceased is survived by his mother, a step-father, several brothers and sisters, who
reside in this city at No. 35 Wilkins avenue.
Young Klick enlisted in the Thirteenth Infantry, Sept, 28, 1897, at Buffalo, where the family then lived. He went
with his regiment and after several months service returned in poor health. He recovered his health and accompanied
the Thirteenth to the Philippines. While there he contracted malaria which caused his death. He was 23 years of
age.
Sudden Death.
Not feeling well yesterday morning Albert DEUTER, a carpenter, aged 67 years, whose home was at 67 Avenue D, lay
down on his bed. An hour later his wife's attention was attracted to him by his heavy breathing.
Assistance was called, but in an hour the man was dead. Coroner Sibley was summoned and after viewing the body
decided to hold an investigation to-day. Mr. Deuter is survived by his wife and eight children.
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Funeral of Mrs. LYNN
The funeral of Mrs. Ida Moulton Lynn, wife of Rev. Phineas T. Lynn, pastor of the Spencer-Ripley Methodist Episcopal
Church of this city, who died at the family residence, No. 3 Emma street, Saturday morning, after a long and painful
illness, was held from the church at noon to-day, the remains being taken to Batavia, her former home, for burial.
Mrs Lynn was born at Lima, N.Y., and was educated at the Byron Seminary at Batavia, later pursuing an extended
art course at Ingham University, Le Roy. She was married to Rev. Mr. Lynn July 10, 1884, while he was pastor of
the Genesee street, now Epworth Church, of this city. While in the enjoyment of health, Mrs. Lynn was active in
all of the manifold duties incumbent upon a pastor's wife until two years ago, when she was obliged to relinquish
to a degree these church duties owing to failing health. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Ida May
Lynn; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Moulton of Oakfield, N.Y.; a brother, Orson Moulton of Batavia,
and two sisters, Mrs. F. Southwell of Lima and Mrs. Frank E. Wright of Oakfield.
Funeral of Herman H. MUTSCHLER.
The funeral of Herman H. Mutchler of No. 23 Cole street, who committed suicide at the Ray camera works Friday morning,
while temporarily insane, caused by an overworked brain, was held from the residence of his mother, Mrs. Augusta
Mutchler, 26 Cole street, yesterday afternoon.
The funeral was private. Mr. Mutchler was an active member of St. James' Episcopal Church, the King's Sons, Tent
No. 80 of the K.O.T.M. and Zayat Lodge, I.O.O.F. He was 32 years of age and was a lifelong resident of Rochester.
He leaves, besides his wife and mother, three brothers, Albert, Henry and Fred, and three sisters, Mrs. Chris.
Drexler and Mrs. E. May of this city and Mrs. Roland Cole of Erie, Pa.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
-Maria BURNS died yesterday at the Home for the Aged on Main street, east, aged 70 years.
-Fannie, wife of Alexander ROGERS, died this morning at her home, No. 5 Van Aucker street.
-Wilhelmena, wife of William DELHEIM, died Saturday night at the family residence in Irondequoit, aged 50 years.
-Andrew, Jr. infant son of Andrew and Barbara MUNZERT, died yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital.
-The funeral of George C. JOHNSON was held from the family residence, No. 74 Avenue B, at 8:30 o'clock this morning
and at 9 o'clock from St Bridget's Church.
- Mrs Annie BRUNETTE, widow of John Brunette, a former resident of this city, died Wednesday at her home in New
York city, aged 72 years.
-Florence, infant daughter of Charles F. And Mary HAYDEN, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 15 Raymond
street, aged 16 months.
-Edmund J., infant son of Charles and Josephine KEIFER, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 142 Avenue
D., aged 7 months.
-The funeral of Mrs. Henry PAGELS was held from the family residence, No. 50 Hoeltzer street, at 2 o'clock this
afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock from the Concordia Lutheran Church.
-The funeral of Mrs. Ella COFFEY was held from the residence of her son, Thomas Coffey, No. 8 Lenox street, at
9:30 o'clock this morning and at 10 o'clock from Corpus Christi Church.
-Daniel BEACH died Saturday at the family residence in Hilton, aged 71 years. Deceased is survived by his wife,
three sons, Avery, Thomas and William and one daughter, Mrs. C.E. Hunter of this city.
-John, son of Richard and Lena SKUSE, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 41 Ontario street, aged 9 years.
The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
-Anna REINFELD died yesterday morning at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. Casper Fell, No. 126 Orange street,
aged 87 years.
The deceased is survived by one son, John Reinfeld. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow
morning and at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Church.
-Amelia, wife of Pedro WARNCKE, died last evening at the family residence, No. 480 Clinton avenue, north, aged
60 years. The deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, and one daughter.
-Mrs. Jane McCUTCHEN, wife of Robert McCutchen, died yesterday afternoon, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
George W. Ham, No. 46 Thompson street. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
-John HOGAN died Saturday at the family residence, No. 3 Avenue D. aged 74 years. Deceased is survived by four
sons, James, William and Thomas Hogan of this city and Rev. John Hogan of South Dakota, and a daughter, Mrs. Thomas
Holahan of this city.
-The funeral of the late George McALLASTER was held from the family residence, No. 5 Strathallan park, at 10 o'clock
this morning. The remains were taken to Penn Yan for interment. The deceased was a well-known jeweler of this city;
and died at Los Angeles, California, March 7th.
-Edwin, son of Frederick and Anna GLATHER, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 11 New York street, aged
18 years. Deceased is survived by six brothers and one sister. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:30
o'clock Wednesday morning and at 9 o'clock from S.S. Peter and Paul's Church.
-John WIES died this morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. August J. Ochs, No. 209 Jefferson avenue, aged
76 years. Deceased is survived by one son, Peter Wies of Texas, and four daughters, Mrs. August J. Ochs, Mrs. Henry
Kodish of this city, Mrs. Jacob Herr of Chicago, and Mrs. Mathias Schwinderman of Buffalo.
DIED SUDDENLY.
Death of John P ROESER was Caused by Asthma.
John P. Roeser, a laborer, 74 years of age, died suddenly last evening at the family residence, 50 Almira street.
The deceased had been suffering from asthma for several years and contracted a severe cold last week.
Coroner Henry Kleindienst was notified of the death, and after investigating the case granted a certificate of
death from asthma. The autopsy showed that death was caused by organic heart disease with pneumonia as a contributing
cause. A certificate of death was issued by the coroner.
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FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Lewis VOSS a Victim of Alcoholism - Before the Allegany Surrogate.
ANGELICA, March 20. - Lewis Voss of Dutch Hill, near Wellsville, this county aged 30 years, was found dead at the
Howell House in Wellsville Sunday in his room. He had been around Wellsville all Saturday and had been drinking.
Some men took him from the streets and placed him in bed in the Howell House and when the following morning they
came to see how he was, they found him dead. It was evident that the man's death was caused by alcoholism, as there
were no signs of eternal injuries. Coroner Gillette of Cuba was notified.
Deacon D.D. PERSONS of Rushford, this county, aged 79 years, and a lifelong resident of that place, dropped dead
in his door yard from heart disease. He was an old veteran of the Civil War and was the father of C.F. Persons
of the American Press Association.
THOMAS - At the family residence at Buffalo, Elias Thorne Thomas. He is survived by his mother and nine brothers.
Among them are Ulysses S. Thomas and Henry A. Thomas, district passenger agent N.Y.C.R.R. at Buffalo, and Edward
O.G. Thomas of this city.
FRENCH - Monday afternoon, March 19, 1900, at the State Hospital, John M. French, aged 61 years and 5 months. He
is survived by his wife and one son, John M. French, Jr.
- The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon from the family residence, 8 Lafayette place. Funeral and burial
strictly private.
BAD FREIGHT WRECK
Northern Central Cars Wrecked - Several Deaths.
PENN YAN, March 20. - a freight wreck of considerable magnitude occurred on the Northern Central near Stanley about
1 o'clock Monday morning. Through freight No. 72, south bound, was derailed about one mile north of the station
by a broken rail. The engine fortunately passed over the break safely, but about a dozen cars were derailed. Cars
were thrown over into the fields and were badly smashed. It took over two hours to clear the right of way.
George HAINER died in Middlesex Sunday afternoon, aged about 58 years.
Mr. Hainer was a well known man, being a veteran of the Civil War. He was a member of Hayes Post, G.A.R., of Middlesex
Center.
Jacob STROUP died Sunday, aged 81 years. The cause of death was old age. Mr. Stroup leaves a wife and two children,
a son and daughter. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served as a member of Company C, 44th New York Volunteer
Infantry.
Ashley McDONALD, proprietor of the hotel at Potter Center, died on Sunday night. He saw service during the Civil
War as a member of Company F, 148th New York Volunteers.
Mrs. Fred LEVIS, the wife of the clerk at the Benham House in this place, died Sunday in Watkins, where she had
been taken some weeks ago, with quick consumption.
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Death of Joseph SAVARD
Joseph Savard; aged 74 years, died this noon at the family residence, No. 37 Harrison street. He is survived by
four daughters, Miss Mary Savard, Mrs Eleonora Mirguet, Mrs. Louisa Koesterer and Mrs. Julia Bietry, and one brother,
Peter Savard.
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"Bicycle Alice," an Old Offender, Found Dead in Bed.
Alice O'BRIEN, a notorious woman, who had been arrested for various offenses more than 100 times, and who was known
to the police as "Bicycle Alice," was found dead in her room in the Teoronto Block on State street near
the corner of Factory street, last evening.
She was about 38 years of age and so far as known had no relatives.
Her husband left her some years ago. Since then she has lead a dissolute life. An autopsy was held on the body
at the morgue this morning under the direction of Coroner Sibley.
The result of the autopsy was a declaration on the part of the physicians who performed it that the woman had died
of heart disease as a porus plaster adhering to her body directly over the heart indicated.
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
-Daniel T., son of Michael and Mary SCHIEL, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence in Brighton.
-Anna, wife of Alexander ROGERS, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 5 Van Aucker street.
-John M. FRENCH died yesterday at the State Hospital, aged 61 years. Deceased is survived by his wife and one son,
John M. French, Jr.
-The funeral of Satie E. CROUCH will be held from the family residence, No. 101 Monroe avenue, at 3 o'clock this
afternoon.
-The funeral of Mrs. Robert McCUTCHEN will be held from the family residence, No. 46 Thompson street, at 2 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
-The funeral of Wilhelmena, wife of William DELHEIM, was held from the family residence in Irondiquoit at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon.
-Frank, son of Joseph and Catherine DUNST, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 11 Nichols street,
aged 11 years.
-Matthew ROSE died last night at the family residence, No. 2 Lochner place, aged 40 years. Deceased is survived
by his wife and four children. He was a member of Flower City Tent, No. 30, K.O.T.M.
-The funeral of Edwin GLATHER will be held from the family residence, No. 11 New York street, at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow
morning and at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Church.
-The funeral of Anna REINFELD was held from the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. Casper Fell, No. 126 Orange
street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from Ss. Peter and Paul's Church.
-T. Thorne THOMAS, youngest son of Katherine and the late Henry Thomas, died Sunday at the family residence in
Buffalo. Deceased is survived by his mother and nine brothers, among whom is E.O.G. Thomas of this city.
-Augustus JOHNSTON, the oldest engineer on the Rochester division of the Erie road died at his home, No. 11 Hanna
place on Sunday night. He was a member of the National Brotherhood of Engineers. The funeral will be held to-morrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.
-Julia WIES died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. August J. Ochs, No. 209 Jefferson avenue, aged
76 years. Deceased is survived by one son, Peter Wies of Texas, four daughters, Mrs. August J. Ochs and Mrs. Henry
Kodish of this city, Mrs. Jacob Herr of Chicago and Mrs. Matthias Schwinderman of Buffalo. The funeral will be
held from the house at 8:20 o'clock to-morrow morning and at 9 o'clock from the Holy Family Church.
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Death of an Old Mail Carrier and Civil War Veteran.
Edward HELLER died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 57 Delevan street, aged 65 years. He was one
of the oldest letter carriers of Rochester, having been appointed by Postmaster Hunt on May 15, 1875.
His record while connected at the postoffice was an excellent one.
Edward Heller was born in Germany in 1835 and received his education in the schools of that country. After learning
the shoemaker's trade in Germany he came to the United States in 1855. In 1862, during the Civil War, he enlisted
in Company E. 151st regiment, New York Volunteers. Mr. Heller was promoted to be second lieutenant for bravery
on the battlefield. After the war he returned to his occupation of a shoemaker and continued at that work until
appointed a letter carrier. He was a member of Peissner Post, Sherman Command, Genesee Valley Lodge and a charter
member of the Rochester Maennerohor.
The deceased is survived by his wife and two daughters, Misses Emma O. and Hattie H. Heller.
MARCH 21, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
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DEATHS AT WARSAW.
Mrs. Lucia Amelia FARGO and DeWitt C. MUNGER
WARSAW, March 20.- Mrs. Lucia Amelia Fargo, widow of the late Chester A. Cole, died Sunday, night, of neuralgia
of the heart, aged 71 years.
Mrs. Cole was the only daughter of Allen Fargo, one of the pioneers of this county, and was born in this village,
where she has resided ever since. She was married at the age of 18 and her wedded life extended over a period of
forty- seven years, her husband having died in 1863. John Cole of this village, Mary, wife of J.Dewirt Johnson;
Emma J., wife of Charles Owen, and Charles Sumner Cole, all of this village, are the surviving children.
DeWitt Clinton Munger of Warsaw died Sunday, after a protracted illness of heart disease, aged 50 years. His parents,
Raymond R. and Eliza Munger, came to this town in 1816. He lived with his parents on their farm for twenty-three
years. In 1868 he entered the livery business in this place, which he continued until the time of his death. He
was married in 1864, to Fanny A. Felch of Castile, who, with a son, Charles, and daughter, Frances, survive him.
Funeral to-day at the family residence on Livingston street.
KILLED HIS FATHER.
Fifteen-Year-Old Boy's Act to Save His Mother's Life.
CHICAGO, March 21. Bertie Finch, 15 years old, shot his father, George FINCH, through the heart last night in
the family room to save his mother from being cut to pieces by her husband, who had attacked her with a large butcher-knife.
When taken into custody the boy wept bitterly and said he expected to be hanged at once, but that he would do the
deed again if necessary to protect his mother.
Finch was a laborer, used cocaine, drank heavily and had been fined numberless times for beating his wife. At the
supper table last night he worked himself up into a franzy over nothing, knocked his wife down and was about to
cut her throat when his son fired the contents of a shotgun into his chest.
Death of Mrs. Daniel NEWELL.
GREECE, March 20. At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Pennells, occurred the death of Mrs. Newell,
widow of the late Daniel Newell of this place. She was sick only a few days, but was not considered dangerous until
Sunday, the day before she died. She was 86 years of age and lived nearly all her life near Rochester. For a great
many years she was a resident of Parma. About twenty years ago she removed to Greece, where she had since resided.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Pennells, a son, Charles Newell of Parma, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Charles Buell
of Greece and Bert Newell of Parma. Funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m., Rev. A.M. Hendrick officiating. Interment at
Parma Center.
KNITTEL'S Death Confirmed.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
LYONS, March 21. A cablegram from Manila confirms a prior cable to the effect that Albert Knittel of this village,
was killed on the 7th by falling through a hatchway in a ship upon which he had official business.
Admiral Sir Henry FAIRFAX.
NAPLES, March 21. Admiral Sir Henry Fairfax, British commander-in-chief at Plymouth, died here yesterday.
Daniel DAVIS.
CORNING, March 21. Daniel Davis, the earliest lumber manufacturer in Steuben county died yesterday at his home
near Corning. Nearly sixty years ago he came from Massachusetts and erected the big mill in Caton that is still
in existence. The output from the mill was in its busy period rafted down the Chemung and Susquehanna rivers to
Baltimore and other equally distant points. He also engaged extensively years ago in the manufacture of wooden
pails. Later in life he held prominent political appointments. Deceased was 84 years of age.
HOGAN - On March 17, 1900, John Hogan aged 74 years.
-The funeral will take place from the family residence, 3 Avenue D, Thursday morning, March 22d, at 8:30 o'clock
and at St. Bridget's Church at 9 o'clock. Friends of the family invited.
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REMAINS OF A SOLDIER
Body of Private KLICK Brought From Manila.
The remains of Paul Klick, a Rochester boy, a private in Company H of the Thirteenth Infantry, who died December
26, 1899, in the Philippines from the effects of an attack of typhoid fever, arrived in this city last night. The
funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the residence of his parents, No. 53 Wilkins avenue.
Private Klick was born in Grose Glovitz, Germany, May 30, 1877. Ten years ago he came to this country and took
up his residence in Buffalo where he was naturalized. He enlisted on September 28th at Fort Porter, Buffalo, in
Company H, Thirteenth Infantry, and saw service in Cuba.
After the war he was transferred to this country. Orders were issued that the company go to the Philippines, and
on April 18th the company started for San Francisco. Late in May it arrived in Manila. Soon afterward it was engaged
in active service and Klick won the esteem of his officers by his gallantry and courage. Surviving him are his
mother, Mrs. Bertha Tietz of 35 Wilkin avenue, two brothers and three sisters.
JOSEPH SAVARD.
Death of an Aged Resident of This City.
Joseph Savard died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 37 Harrison street, aged 74 years. He was an
old resident of Rochester, having lived here since 1848, and was also one of the oldest members of the Church of
Our Lady of Victory.
Deceased is survived by four daughters, Miss Mary Savard, Mrs. Eleanor Mirquet, Mrs. Louisa Koesterer, Mrs. Julia
Bietry, and thirteen grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the house at 9 o'clock Friday morning and at
9:30 o'clock from the Church of Our Lady of Victory.
Announcements.
The funeral of Augustus JOHNSON was held from the family residence, No. 11 Hanna place, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The funeral of John M. FRENCH was held from the family residence, No. 8 Lafayette place, at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The funeral of John HOGAN will be held from the family residence, No. 3 Avenue D, at 8:30 a.m. o'clock to-morrow
morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Bridget's Church.
The funeral of Edward H. HELLER will be held from the family residence, No. 57 Delevan street, at 2:30 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon.
The funeral of Daniel F. SHIEL was held from the family residence in Brighton at 8:15 o'clock this morning and
at 9 o'clock from Corpus Christi Church.
The funeral of Edwin GLATHAR was held from the family residence, No. 11 New York street, at 8:30 o'clock this
morning and at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Church.
Louisa HUEFNER, wife of Andrew Kober, died last evening at the family residence, No. 24 Second street, aged 36
years. Deceased is survived by her husband and two children.
The funeral of Julia WIES was held from the residence of her sister, Mrs. August J. Ochs, No. 269 Jefferson avenue,
at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from the Holy Family Church.
Mrs Laura KELLY (KELIY?), wife of John Kelly, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 22 Taylor street, aged
41 years. Deceased is survived by her husband, one son, two brothers, Simon and John, and one sister, Mrs. Boma.
The funeral of Satie E. CROUCH was held from the family residence, No. 101 Monroe avenue, at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The funeral of Mrs. Robert McCUTCHEON was held from the family residence, No. 46 Thompson street, at 2 o'clock
this afternoon.
Minnie F. GUTBERLET, wife of Joseph J. Gutberlet, died yesterday, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. William
Schaefer, No. 363 South Goodman street, aged 24 years. Deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Sampson; five brothers, Thomas, Daniel, Vincent, William and Grover Sampson and four sisters, Mrs. William Schafer,
Mrs. Henry Gutberiet, Mrs. William Jacklin and Miss Lillie Sampson, all of this city.
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MRS. MARY ANN TOZER.
Death of an Aged Resident of Canandaigua.
CANANDAIGUA, March 22. One of Canandaigua's old residents, Mrs. Mary Ann Tozer of Chapin street, has passed away.
Mrs. Tozer died Tuesday night of paralysis. She was born in Orange county, this state, in 1822. In 1843 she came
to Canandaigua. In 1848 she was married to William Tozer, a well-known dealer in shoes, whom she has survived by
nine years. William J. Tozer of Canandaigua is the only surviving child of Mrs. Tozer, but two step-daughters,
Miss Mary J. Tozer of Nyack, N.Y., and Mrs. Elizabeth Millspaugh of Albion, and a granddaughter, Miss Genevieve
Jaieson of Portland, Ore., survive. For many years Mrs. Tozer has been an active worker in church benevolences,
and was at the head of the Pastor's and Ladies Aid Society for many years. She was also connected with the board
of managers of the Ontario Orphan Asylum for seven years.
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Death of James McGRATH.
James McGrath, an aged and respected resident of Brighton, died yesterday at the family home, aged 88 years. He
was born in Wexford, Ireland, in 1811, came to this country in 1852 and settled in Brighton, where he resided during
the remainder of his life.
The deceased is survived by one brother, and three sons, Michael, Peter J. and Sylvester of this city, fifteen
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be held from the house at 8:30 o'clock Saturday morning
and at 9:30 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
Joseph BLACKWELL.
Joseph Blackwell died yesterday at the family residence on River street, Charlotte, aged 79 years. He was born
in Gloucester, England, in 1821, and came to Charlotte in 1847. For fifteen years he had charge of the ferry between
Ontario and Windsor beaches. Deceased is survived by his wife, six daughters and one son, Mrs. L.C. Skinner and
Mrs. Ella D. Blokwell of Oswego, Mrs. Sarah C. Brown, Mrs. Carrie Dennise, Mrs. Lizzie Cult, Miss Cora Blackwell
and William H. Blackwell of Charlotte.
Announcements.
Mrs. A.B. HALL of Albion, N.Y., died last night at the Hahnemann Hospital, aged 90 years.
The funeral of John HOGAN was held from the family residence, No. 3 Avenue D, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and
at 9 o'clock from St. Bridget's Church.
The funeral of Erward H. HELLER was held from the family residence, No. 57 Deievan street, at 3:15 o'clock this
afternoon.
The funeral of Mrs. Joseph J. GUTBERLET was held from the residence of her sister, Mrs. William Schaefer, No.
263 South Goodman street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The funeral of Joseph SAVARD will be held from the family residence, No. 37 Harrison street, at 9 o'clock to-morrow
morning and at 9:30 o'clock from the Church of Our Lady of Victory.
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DIED.
McAVINNEY On the 22d of March, 1900, Edward F., son of James N. and Margaret McAvinney, aged 3 years and 7 months,
of diptheria, at St. Mary's Hospital.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 p.m. from St. Mary's Hospital.
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Scarlet Fever Near North Wolcott.
WOLCOTT, March 23. Daniel, 3-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John FLINT of North Wolcott, died at 8:30 p.m. last
Friday of scarlet fever. The funeral and interment took place the following day in private. It is said several
people were exposed before the nature of the disease became known, but no further cases have developed as yet.
Death from Pneumonia.
NUNDA, March 23. Mrs. William LOWERY, formerly of Nunda, died last night at Rossburg with pneumonia very suddenly
at the age of 30 years. A husband, who is a section foreman on the Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad,
and two small children survive.
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SECTION HAND MURDERED
Patrick BROWN'S Brains Beaten Out With a Spike Maul.
Dead Man's Body Discovered in B., R. & P. Tool Shanty at Maplewood To-Day.
Was Said to Have Considerable Sum of Money Hidden in His Shanty.
Supposed Murderer Arrested
Patrick Brown, or Pasquale Pettuno, an Italian section hand employed by the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg,
was murdered in the company's tool shanty at Maplewood, about five miles south of Rochester last night or early
this morning, supposedly by a tramp who had been loitering about the vicinity for several days past. The object
of the crime was evidently robbery, for the murdered man was reputed to have a considerable amount of money about
him but the murderer was evidently disappointed, and it has since been learned that the murdered man had money
on deposit in a local bank. The weapon used by the murderer was a spike maul or light sledge hammer used for spiking
down railroad tracks. The blood-stained maul was found lying near the victim's body this morning when the murder
was discovered. Sheriff Ford and Deputies Hawley and Salyerds are at work on the case, and Assistant District Attorney
Widener and Special Officer Muir of the district attorney's office went out to the scene of the murder this noon.
Coroner Kleindienst was called soon after the crime was discovered and went out to the scene of the tragedy. The
body was brought to the morgue, where an inquest will be held later.
About 10 o'clock this morning the tramp who is supposed to have committed the murder was arrested at the farmhouse
of Owen McIntosh, a short distance from the scene of the crime. The arrest was made by Sheriff Ford and Deputies
Salyerds and Hawley. When arrested the supposed murderer gave the name of Myers. He was brought to Rochester and
taken before the district attorney. He refuses to say anything beyond asserting his innocence of the crime.
The murder was discovered shortly before 7 o'clock this morning when some of the railroad company's employees went
to the tool house to get tools ready for the day's work. This tool house is a building about twelve by twenty feet
located near the railroad track about 1,500 feet north of the station at Maplewood. The door is a double sliding
door, wide enough to permit of the entrance of a handcar. When the men reached the shanty this morning they found
the sliding door pushed back, the lock having been forced. One of the men stepped inside and then noticed that
the door which led to the enclosed portion of the shanty, where Brown slept, was open. He stepped to the door and
saw Brown's body lying face downward on the floor within two or three feet of the bed.
Blood was oozing from a wound in the back of Brown's head and there was a pool of blood on the floor. There was
no sign of a struggle and the murderer evidently struck his man down from behind. Just outside the door leading
to the room where Brown slept was found the maul with which the crime had been committed, the head stained with
blood. When found Brown had on his under-clothing and his outer garments lay in a heap on the floor where they
had evidently been thrown by the murderer after being ransacked. There was a lamp burning in the room when the
men first entered this morning, which may have been lighted by the murderer to assist him in his search for the
money which Brown was supposed to have hidden in the shanty and which furnished a motive for the crime.
The part of the shanty occupied by Brown is partitioned off from the part where the tools are kept, a partition
running up even with the top of the side walls. Near the door connecting the two parts of the shanty in the outer
section and running up to the top of the partition is a ladder fastened against the wall. This morning there were
mud stains on the ladder which had not fully dried out, and it is thought that the murderer climbed up the ladder
after securing the weapon with which, the murder was committed and then dropped down into Brown's sleeping quarters.
Brown was last seen alive about 7 o'clock last night when he went to a neighboring farmhouse for milk. Whether
the murderer made his way into the shanty and hid during Brown's absence or forced his way in later is uncertain.
The fact that the door had been forced would indicate that entrance was effected after Brown's return from the
farmhouse where he went for the milk, while another theory advanced is that the murderer went in during Brown's
absence and climbed up the ladder leading to the top of the partition and hid there until Brown came in and retired.
The tramp who is suspected of the murder had been seen about the vicinity earlier in the week and was seen last
evening by Robert Gay, who lives near the scene of the murder.
Brown had been in the employ of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company for some time and had been
regarded as a conscientious and trust-worthy workman. He was accustomed to deposit most of his money in a local
bank his idea being to save sufficient to return to Italy. It was generally known that he had considerable money
saved and it is thought that the murderer..... (sorry this is all I have)
PRIVATE PAUL KLICK.
Funeral of Rochester Soldier Who Died in the Philippines.
The funeral of Paul Klick, a Rochester boy who was a private in Company H of the Thirteenth Infantry, and whose
death occurred in the Philippines from the effects of an attack of typhoid fever on December 26, 1899, was held
from the residence of his parents, No. 35 Wilkins avenue, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Ernest Hartman,
pastor of the German Lutheran, Zion's Church, officiated.
A military escort composed of the members of the Eighth Separate Company attended the services. The bearers were
Corporal Gilbert, Privates Smith, Hines, F.E. Macgrady, Hall and Hazen.
The interment was made at Mt. Hope Cemetery. When the remains had been lowered in the grave three volleys were
fired, after which Musician Sanderson sounded "taps". The firing squad consisted of Sergeant E.M. King,
Privates Bennett, Hanscom, Wood, F.P. Macgrady, Coventry, Linke, McKibbon and Broadbridge.
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BRACKETT H. CLARK.
Death of an Old and Highly Respected Citizen at His Home on Lake Avenue.
Brackett H. Clark, one of Rochester's oldest and best known citizens, died yesterday afternoon at his residence,
No. 123 Lake avenue, aged 70 years.
Mr. Clark came to this city forty years ago from Saratoga county and at once established a barrel stave business.
Later he engaged in the paint and oil business, which he conducted on Main street for more than a quarter of a
century. About fifteen years ago he formed the Clark Oil Paint and Hardware Company, now doing business on State
street, but was not actively engaged in the enterprise. He had been secretary of the Eastman Kodak Company for
several years and held that position up to the time of his death. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church.
His wife and two sons, Daniel and George H. Clark, survive him.
Funeral services will be held at his late residence to-morrow afternoon. The remains will be taken to Salem, Mass.,
for burial.
Announcements.
James CONBOY died yesterday at the family residence, No. 62 Cottage street, aged 65 years. Deceased is survived
by his wife, three sons and one daughter.
Edward F., son of James H. and Margaret McAVINNEY, died yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital, aged 3 years and 7
months.
Mary S., daughter of William and Mary Serte FERBECK, died this morning at the family residence, No. 15 Whalen
street, aged 8 years.
Henry J. PALMER died yesterday in this city, aged 69 years and 7 months. The remains will be taken to Wyoming
for interment.
Michael BAHAN died last evening at the City Hospital, aged 42 years.
The remains were taken to the family residence, No. 150 Atkinson street.
The funeral of John KELLY will be held from the family residence, No. 197 Troup street, at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow
morning and at 9 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception Church.
The funeral of Joseph SAVARD was held from the family residence, No. 37 Harrison street, at 9 o'clock this morning
and at 9:30 o'clock from the Church of Our Lady of Victory.
The funeral of James McGRATH will be held from the family residence in Brighton at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow morning
and at 9:30 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
Dillman SEEGER died this morning at the family residence, No. 3 Jacques street, aged 76 years. Deceased is survived
by one son, John, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry Schaft.
Wilhelmina Elizabeth, wife of John C. VYERBERG, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 47 Buchan street,
aged 46 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock from
the First Reformed Church.
MARCH 24, 1900
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Death at Dundee.
DUNDEE, March 23. Mrs. Albert ORENSHIRE died yesterday afternoon of a complication of diseases, pneumonia and
bronchitis. She was 70 years old. She leaves a husband, one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Porter, one son, Guy Orenshire
of Dundee, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler of this village, and Mrs. Rachel Kenyon of Barrington, and one
brother, Hon. George P. Lord of Dundee. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon.
Death at Moravia.
MORAVIA, March 24. Mrs. Fannie WARNER died yesterday of pneumonia.
She leaves a husband and two children, Mrs. Newton Sager and Fred Small. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The funeral of Mrs. Oscar MOSS, who died in Syracuse, will be held at the home of Theodore Shaver, Monday. Mrs.
Moss is a daughter of Mr. Shaver.
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FUNERAL OF E.B. WEBSTER
Honors for the Geneva Soldier Who Was Killed in the Philippines.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
GENEVA, March 24. The funeral of Edward B. Webster, Jr., will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the
Armory of the Thirty-fourth Separate Company. The funeral will be of military bearing. The remains arrived in this
city over the Pennsylvania division of the Central Hudson at 8:15 o'clock last night. A detachment of the Thirty-fourth
Separate Company acted as escort.
The body was taken to the Armory, where, draped with the Stars and Stripes, it will lie in state until the hour
of the funeral. A watch was posted immediately after the arrival of the remains at the Armory and it will be continued
while the remains lie in state.
The remains, encased in a metallic casket, rest in the middle of the big drill hall.
Webster met his death while serving his country in the Philippines. He was killed July 18th last. The flags above
the Armory and public buildings float at half-mast. Webster will be given all the honors due a dead hero.
Mrs. Helen WORLEY died yesterday in North Lyons, aged 82. She is survived by a son, Fred, and daughter, Mrs. Joseph
Bridges. Funeral to-morrow afternoon.
DIED.
McAVINNEY On the 22d of March, 1900, Edward F., son of James N. and Margaret McAvinney, aged 3 years and 7 months,
of diptheria, at St. Mary's Hospital.
WILSON In this city, Friday evening, March 23, 1900, Emily, Wife of Harrison L. Wilson, aged 71 years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
CALLISTER In this city, at the family residence, 7 Hayward avenue, Eliza Estella, wife of Thomas C. Callister,
aged 42 years. She leaves her husband and two sons, William H. and Frank T.
The funeral will take place from the home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
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DR. HENRY B. CARPENTER.
Death of One of Rochester's Best Known Young Physicians.
Dr. Henry B. Carpenter, one of Rochester's best known young physicians, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his
residence, No. 85 East avenue, aged 36 years. He had been in his usual good health up to a few hours before his
death and it is supposed that heart disease with which he had known for some time that he was afflicted was cause
of his sudden end.
Mr. Carpenter was born in this city and lived here until he was seven years of age, when he removed with his parents
to New York, where he was educated in the public schools, Trinity school and the University of New York, graduating
from the latter institution in 1886. Upon graduation from the regular college course he entered the College of
Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, and after pursuing his studies there went to Scotland, where he took
a special course of medicine in Edinburgh University. Returning to America he spent two years in Roosevelt Hospital,
New York, and afterwards practiced in that city for two years. He then came to Rochester and for the last five
years had a large practice here. He was a member of the Monroe County Medical Society.
Dr. Carpenter was a member of the Genesee Valley Club and the Country Club and numbered among his friends the leading
professional and business men of the city. He was a member of Brick Presbyterian Church and had many friends in
that congregation. Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Carpenter of Goshen, N.Y.; three brothers,
H.L. Carpenter of this city and Hallet, C. and Charles Carpenter, and one sister, Miss Helen Carpenter of Goshen.
He had two uncles in Rochester, C.H. and G.E. Babcock.
SAD BEREAVMENT.
Death of the Only Child of John B. HOWE Formerly of Rochester.
The many friends in this city of John B. Howe, formerly editor of the Rochester Herald, but for several years editor
of the Syracuse Herald, will be grieved to learn of the death of his only daughter, Denise, which occurred at his
home in Syracuse yesterday morning. Had she lived until next Tuesday she would be 4 years old. Last Saturday she
was in the best of health, but on Sunday scarlet fever developed and assumed so severe a form that her death was
soon imminent and was looked for at any moment.
The bereavement is the more bitter since this is the third child Mr. and Mrs. Howe have lost, one other dying while
Mr. Howe was editor of the Herald in this city, of malignant scarlet fever.
Eliza Estella CALLISTER.
The death of Eliza Estella Callister, wife of Thomas C. Callister, occurred yesterday at the family residence,
No. 7 Hayward avenue, aged 42 years. Mrs. Callister was a member of Ruth Chapter, O.E.S.; and Rochester Hive, Ladies
of the Maccabees. The announcement of her death will be read with sincere regret by many residents of this city.
The deceased is survived by her husband and two sons, William H., a clerk in the mailing department of the local
postoffice, and Frank T. Callister, who is connected with the Van Ness Carting Co.
The funeral will be held from the house at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Announcements.
Louise Lillian, daughter of Alexander and Anna SURRIDGE, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 151 Elba
street, aged 4 years.
The funeral of Henry J. PALMER was held from the family residence, No. 29 York street, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The remains were taken to Wyoming, N.Y., for interment.
The funeral of Michael BOHAN will be held from the family residence, No. 150 Atkinson street, at 8:30 o'clock
Monday morning and at 9 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception Church.
The funeral of Mrs. John C. VYERBERG will be held from the family residence, No. 47 Buchan park, at 2 o'clock
Monday afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock from the First Reformed Church.
Mary A., wife of George G. KERR died last night at the family residence, 127 Magnolia street, aged 36 years.
She is survived by her husband, her mother, one brother and one son.
The funeral of John KELLY was held from the family residence, No. 197 Troup street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning
and at 9 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception Church.
The funeral of Bracket H. CLARK was held from the family residence, No. 123 Lake avenue, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The remains were taken to Salem, Mass., for interment.
Mrs. W.C. ANTISDALE, formerly of this city, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.J. Bailey, in Auburn,
aged 58 years and 5 months. Deceased is survived by a daughter, two sons, two sisters and one brother.
Margaret R. ANDERSON died this morning at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Anderson, No. 193 Tremont street.
Deceased is survived by a sister, Mrs. Anderson, and two brothers, James E. and Samuel D. Anderson, all of this
city. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Ira HILL died at City Hospital Thursday afternoon. Mr. Hill was in the employ of Brewster, Crittenden and Riley
for about nine years. As salesman to the city trade and all who know him had the highest esteem for him as he was
a very reliable and honest man and his employers feel very keenly their loss. The funeral will be at his home Sunday,
130 Tremont street, at 2:30 p.m.
MARCH 26, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
HENRY BENNETT (?)
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser
PALMYRA, March 26. - Henry BEMENT (?), aged 36 years, died Saturday at the home of his brother on Jackson avenue,
after a long illness. He is survived by one brother, Nelson Bement. Deceased was a member of the Knight Templars.
Funeral Tuesday at 2 o'clock.
WESLEY HOFFMAN
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser
LE ROY, March 26, - At 10:30 o'clock this morning occurred the death of Wesley Hoffman, for many years a resident
of this place. The deceased was born in Dutchess county 75 years ago, but most of his life had been passed in Le
Roy. For two years past he had served the town as collector. He was elected on the Republican ticket. He had been
ill about three weeks. Four sons and two daughters survive him, as follows: George, Frank, Wesley, Jr., and Lewis
Hoffman, Mrs. Ella Wilson and Mrs. Henry McDowell of Le Roy. He also leaves two brothers, Martin and Rawson Hoffman,
and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Clemens and Mrs. Maria Smith of Perry.
MRS. STEPHEN HOSMER
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
AVON, March 26. - Mrs. Stephens Hosmer died at her home on Clinton street early this morning of appendicitis, aged
about 60 years. An operation was performed upon her Saturday by Dr. Menzie of Caledonia, assisted by Dr. Perry
of this village, from the effects of which she never recovered. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
Rev. ?. W. Steel of the Central Presbyterian Church will officiate.
Mrs. Hosmer was a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church of this place.
DIED.
WOOD - In Thomasville, Ga. March 24, 1900, Miner C. Wood, aged 30 years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
ANDERSON Saturday morning, March 24, 1900, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Andrews, 193 Tremont street,
Margaret R. Anderson, aged 46 years. She leaves besides her sister, two brothers, James ?., and Samuel D. Anderson,
all of this city.
The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
PETRONNA INQUEST.
Investigation of Italian's Death Conducted by Coroner Kleindienst.
Coroner Kleindienst conducted an inquest at the morgue this morning in the case of Pasquale Petronna, the Italian
section hand of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railroad, who was killed in a toolhouse near maplewood on
Thursday night. Assistant District Attorney Widener conducted the examination of the witnesses.
Dr. Charles S. Craig of Hamlin, who performed the autopsy on the body, testified that the cause of death was due
to cerebral hemorrhage, caused by a fractured skull.
Elmer Brown, a Chili farmer, stated that Myer, the man under arrest, came to his house at 6:30 o'clock Thursday
evening and asked for work and some food.
Edward D. Shanahan, the section foreman, testified that he had seen Petronna display money several times.
The testimony of the other witnesses showed that Myer had been seen in the vicinity for two days before the crime
was committed. It was also shown that Petronna left the toolhouse about 7 o'clock Thursday evening and did not
return until after 8 o'clock. It was also customary for the deceased to leave the door of the toolhouse open while
going for milk or on some other errand. This would give the person who committed the crime an opportunity to secrete
himself in the house while Petronna was absent.
At noon Coroner Kleindienst adjourned the inquest until 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. Several witnesses will then
be called upon to testify about the case.
MINER C. WOOD.
Death of a local Business Man at Thomasville, Georgia.
Miner C. Wood, secretary and treasurer of the Ray Camera Company, died Saturday in Thomasville, Ga. Mr. Wood, accompanied
by his mother, had been spending the winter months in an effort to recover his failing health. He was well known
in local Masonic circles, having been a member of Genesee Falls Lodge, No. 507, Hamilton Chapter, No. 62, Monroe
Commandery, No. 12, and Damascus Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. He was also a member of the Sons of Veterans.
The deceased was 30 years of age. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Enos B. Wood, and three sisters,
Misses Nettie, Hattie and Lulu A. Wood.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The funeral of Margaret R. ANDERSON was held from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Anderson, No. 193 Tremont
street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Bertha, daughter of Ferdinand and Johanna FRANKENSTEIN, died last evening at the family residence, No. 22 Huntington
street, aged 28 years.
Leo F., son of Bernard and Alice McDONALD, died this morning at the family residence, No. 87 Averill Avenue,
aged 6 years.
Margaret Catherine, daughter of James and Catherine McNAMARA, died last evening at the family residence, No.
439 Plymouth avenue, aged 4 years.
Clara S., daughter of Arthur and Clara PREVOST, died this morning at the family residence, No. 4 Bloomfield place,
aged 19 years.
Frances, wife of Paul WARTINGER of No. 212 Magnolia street, died this morning at the City Hospital, aged 25 years.
She is survived by her husband and three children.
The funeral of Eliza Estella CALLISTER was held from the family residence, No. 7 Hayward avenue, at 2:30 o'clock
this afternoon. Rev. J.B.F. Hallock, assistant pastor of Brick Church, officiated.
The funeral of Michael BOHAN was held from the family residence, No. 150 Atkinson street, at 8:30 o'clock this
morning and at 9 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception Church.
The funeral of Mrs. John C. ???ERBERFG was held from the family residence, No. 47 Buchan park, at 2 o'clock this
afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock from the First Reformed Church.
Martha WILKINSON died last evening at the City Hospital, aged 45 years. Deceased is survived by her husband,
a son, one daughter, her parents, three brothers and six sisters.
The funeral of Emily Buell WILSON, whose death occurred on Friday, will be held from the family residence, No.
209 Lexington avenue, at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The deceased is survived by her husband, a son, Howard
I. Wilson, and two daughters, Emily and Mary Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was born in East Bloomfield, Ontario county in
1829.
Mrs. Walburga BILGER, widow of Simon Bilger died this morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George Wols,
No. 1?7 Bay street. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John Keller of Buffalo and Mrs. Jacob Wambach. Mrs.
Otto Mauschler and Mrs. George Wols of this city, fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The funeral
will be held on Wednesday morning at 7:45 from the house and at 8 o'clock from St. Francis Xavier Church.
CHILD'S DEATH.
Eddie BREITENREITER Died from Cerebral Meningitis Certificate Granted.
Eddie, son of August Breitenreiter, died suddenly Saturday night at the family residence, No. 131 Remington street,
aged 4 months. Coroner Sibley was notified and ordered an autopsy performed. This was done yesterday and the cause
of death was found to be cerebral meningitis, caused by the measles. The coroner granted a certificate of death
from that cause.
Three weeks ago another young child in the family also died without medical attendance and from the same cause.
MARCH 27, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
CAPTAIN JOHN STEVENSON.
Something About the Man Just Buried At Canandaigua.
CANANDAIGUA, March 27, One of Canandaigua's best known citizens and public men was Capt. John Stevenson, who
has just been buried at this place. Capt. Stevenson died at Syracuse, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lyman.
He had resided at intervals in this place since 1877 and was prominent in Republican politics here and in the local
Grand Army post. The funeral was held from the home of his son-in-law, Postmaster John Raines, Jr. About twenty-three
years ago Capt. Stevenson moved here from Seneca Falls and for some time was engaged as traveling salesman; later
he was appointed to government service at Washington, and more recently to a position in the state offices at Albany.
Failing health compelled him to relinquish these duties and he has since resided with his daughter at Syracuse.
Surviving relatives are a widow, and three daughters, Mrs. Lyman of Syracuse and Mrs. J. Raines, Jr. of this place
and Miss Harriet Stevenson.
Kelsey COE died at his home in Covington Sunday, aged 71 years. The cause of death was bronchitis and kidney
trouble. He arose in the morning to dress himself as usual and died almost instantly.
Deceased was born in the town of Pavilion and always lived in this section of country. He was a son of the late
Harry and Jane Coe. Beside a wife and daughter, Nellie, he leaves two brothers, Horace of Pavilion, Charles of
Oshkosh, Wis., and twin sisters, Mrs. Maria Wheeler of Oakfield, Wis., and Mrs. Sophia Durgee of Nashville, Mich.
Funeral this afternoon.
Schuyler C. CLARK, who resided in the north part of the town of Warsaw, for the past forty years, was found dead
in his bed Saturday, at the age of 86 years. The cause of his death was organic disease of the heart.
Mrs. Nellie M. Crandall BOWEN of Gainesville, died Sunday, aged 29 years. Funeral Wednesday, the 28th, at the
family residence.
Killed in a Fireworks Explosion.
HAMILTON, Ont. March 27. A terrific explosion occurred at the factory of Hand & Company, fireworks manufacturers,
late yesterday afternoon.
Walter TEALE, a son-in- law of Professor Hand, and one of the partners in the concern, was blown to atoms. The
explosion was in one of the largest buildings. Half of the building was blown off in fragments.
Portions of Teale's remains were found all over the grounds, which cover a large area. One part of the trunk was
found fully 100 yards from where the explosion occurred. The windows in many of the buildings in the surrounding
district were shattered by the force of the explosion.
Died at the State Hospital
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
NUNDA, March 27. A message received there announces the death in the Rochester State Hospital last evening of
Fayette KEYS, the wealthy farmer of this place who attempted suicide here some time ago while his mind was unbalanced.
He was taken to Rochester about two weeks ago. He was 71 years of age and his immediate death was caused by pneumonia.
Deceased leaves a wife, a daughter and two sons, one of them being a Baptist missionary in Zululand. The funeral
will be held at this place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Alvin J., infant son of Nathan H. and Elizabeth BAGLEY, died last night at the residence of his parents, 59 Comfort
street.
The funeral of Mrs. Emily Buell WILSON was held from the family residence, no. 209 Lexington avenue, at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon.
The funeral of Miner C. WOOD, who died in Thomasville, Ga., on Saturday, will be held from the family residence
in this city, No. 28 Birr street, at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
The funeral of Mrs. Walburga BILGER will be held from the family residence, No. 137 Bay street, at 7:45 o'clock
to-morrow morning and at 8 o'clock from St. Francis Xavier Church.
Frances, wife of Paul WARTINGER, died yesterday at the City Hospital, aged 25 years. Deceased is survived by
her husband and three children.
The remains were taken to the family residence, No. 212 Magnolia street.
Word was received in this village (Le Roy) yesterday of the death of Robert HILL, which occurred at the Genesee
county house in Bethany on Sunday night of consumption. The deceased was a former resident of this place and was
47 years of age.
Joseph TAYLOR died at home on Cuyler st. He is survived by three daughters, Miss Helen of Rochester, Miss Anna
of Palmyra and Mrs. L.T. Kent of Buffalo. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent member of the
Masonic order.
Charles S. NORCOTT.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
SENECA FALLS, March 27, Charles S. Norcott died at this home in Troy street last evening, after an illness of forty-eight
hours with inflammation of the bowels. He was born in Penn Yan in 1842, but had lived in this place nearly all
his life. He is survived by this wife, five sons and two daughters.
W.W. WISE
Sudden Death of a Well Known Citizen of Livingston County.
GENESEO, March 27, W.W. Wise, one of the best known residents of Livingston county, died of heart disease, almost
without warning, at his home in Lakeville at noon yesterday. Mr. Wise was in perfect health up to within a few
minutes of his decease. W.W. Wise had been a leading business man and farmer in his county for nearly two score
years. He was born in Groveland and spent the greater portion of his life there, occupying many positions of trust.
He removed to Geneseo when William E. Humphrey was elected county clerk. Mr. Wise was appointed a deputy at that
time and connected with the clerk's office for six years. He was widely known in Livingston county and as widely
respected.
Deceased was 59 years of age. He is survived by his widow and by three sons, Edward Wise of Syracuse, John Wise
of Rushville, Charles W. Wise of Groveland and by a daughter, Blanche Wise of Matteawan, N.J.
Mrs. Eliza REESE is so ill with pneumonia that there is no hope of her recovery.
WOOD At Thomasville, Georgia, Miner C., son of Enos B. Wood, aged 30 years.
Funeral from the family residence, 21 Birr street on Thursday, at 2:30 p.m. Burial at Riverside.
WHITEMORE At the home of her parents, 100 1-2 South avenue, on Tuesday, March 27th, 1900, Dorothy Gertrude, daughter
of Lewis E. and Harriet E. Whitmore, aged 4 days.
REEVES In the town of Mendon, March 15, 1900, Mrs. Elizabeth Faucher Reeves, aged 75 years.
Funeral took place Saturday, March 17, from the home.
DEATH OF THE "GREAT EASTERN"
Maria SMITH Died in the Almshouse.
For Thirty Years She Had Been One (of) the City's Best Known Characters.
At One time She Was the Pride and Terror of the Notorious Murderers' Row.
Maria FINN, alias Smith, familiarly known as "the Great Eastern died last night at the Monroe county almshouse,
aged 54 years. Death was caused by heart disease. For thirty years she had been a familiar figure in police circles,
and her death removes one of Rochester's most noted characters. She was committed to the almshouse on July 6, 1895,
and had been an inmate of the institution since that time, making brief trips from time to time to the city, where
she found that all her old-time friends and haunts had long disappeared.
Maria Smith was born in Nova Scotia, and for a long time lived in Peterboro, whence she came to this city thirty
odd years ago. She first took up her residence in Pine alley, back of where the central police station now stands.
Shortly after she moved out on to Exchange street, taking up quarters in the then notorious Murderers' Row, a group
of one and two-story saloons, where the lowest characters of the city were accustomed to gather.
Among the denizens of the row she soon became a leading spirit, her enormous stature (she was over six feet in
height and weighed in the neighborhood of 400 pounds) giving her a prestige in the fights and quarrels which were
frequent in the resorts that none cared to dispute.
Her saloon early became one of the most notorious in a row of places of similar character. She was accustomed to
indulge in periodical sprees, and then the police authorities had their hands full, literally and figuratively.
No two men on the force were capable of coping with the giantess when she was fighting drunk and at such times
the services of half a dozen of the biggest members of the force were required to drag her to the station, and
each would bear marks of the struggle. At times when she did not care to make a fight of it she would seat herself
on the floor and invite the officers to arrest her. She made but a passive resistance on such occasions, and yet
it was a question whether her removal was not a matter of greater difficulty than when she made a fight. The matter
was usually settled by hoisting her by main strength into a wagon in which she would be carted away, to the huge
delight of the crowd which was sure to gather upon the announcement "They're arresting The Great Eastern.'"
When Murderers' Row was cleaned out in 1894, preparatory to the erection of the new police station Maria's place
was one of the first to be closed, and from that time dated her decline. She moved to Monroe avenue, where she
ran a "soft drink joint" for some time, but her spirit had been broken when the glories of the row became
a thing of the past and from the Monroe avenue place she went to the police station, whence she was committed to
the almshouse, where she died.
To the older members of the police force the news of Maria Smith's death brought back many memories. Scarcely one
of the patrolmen who had seen fifteen or more years' service but had some tale in which the Great Eastern figured
as the central figure. Doorman John Dean recalled a time when he was patrolling the Exchange street beat and Maria,
in one of her sprees, marched up and down in front of the other places in the row armed with a huge limb of a tree,
boldly proclaiming herself "queen of the row," and none cared to dispute her right to the title.
To Matron De Staebler the news of Maria's death came almost as the announcement of the death of a friend, so many
times had the giantess been entrusted to her care. "Poor Maria Smith," said the matron, when she heard
the news this morning, "she was one of the best-hearted women I ever knew. I can remember once when she picked
up a little 2-year-old child that had been lost, and for hours she patrolled the streets with the little one in
her arms seeking its parents. Finally she came over to the old police station in the City Hall building and sat
down in a corner to await the coming of the child's parents. It was about 8 o'clock in the evening when the child's
father came into the station, and there was the little one cuddled up in Maria's arms as content as could be. For
hours Maria had held the child, refusing to give it up to any one but the father, and when he heard that it was
the Great Eastern that had cared for his child he was furious. She took his abuse as a matter of course, but the
rest of us were greatly put out."
As she looked over her records the matron fell into a reminiscent mood. "I can remember," said she, "one
time when Maria was arrested by Policeman Peter Hess. They started up Exchange street together, with her little
black and tan dog following. When they were on the old swing bridge she turned suddenly to Peter and told him to
walk behind or she might throw him into the canal. He quickly admitted her ability to serve him so, if she wished,
and she was satisfied. Then she turned about again. As she turned her toe caught and she dropped on all fours.
In her fall she broke two of the two-inch planks with which the bridge was floored, and it was only the iron floor
beams that saved her from falling into the canal. Peter helped her up, and when she came into the station and was
put in a cell she complained that her right wrist hurt her.
"Dr. Pierce was police surgeon then and we sent for him to attend Maria. He went into the room, where she
sat and started to take hold of her wrist. She straightened up, looked at him a moment in surprise and then grasping
him by the back of the neck swung him clear of the floor and threw him over against the wall. Then she marched
out into the corridor and the doctor followed her. She was a young woman then and......
ADMITTED TO PROBATE
Surrogate Passes Upon the Will of Ira HILL.
Surrogate Benton this morning admitted to probate the will of Ira Hill, who died on March 22d, leaving a will made
on February 6, 1897, in which the testator's widow, Agnes M. Hill is named as executrix.
The testator's widow inherits the entire estate and at her death it will go to a sister of the testator.
MARCH 28, 1900
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
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OFFICIAL INQUIRY.
Death of A.N. DUNHAM at Canandaigua Under Consideration.
CANANDAIGUA, March 28. - This evening at the trustees' rooms at town house will be held an inquiry into the death
of A.N. Dunham, who fell from a car on the Northern Central railroad in this place on Monday night and instantly
killed, his head being cut from his body. Dunham was an Elmira man and his remains were taken to that place yesterday
forenoon. He has a wife living. He was aged about 38. Dunham was thrown from a car onto the track in the same yards
some time ago, but was not seriously injured at that time.
Yesterday at this place occurred the death of H.H. MURRAY, father of the Murray Bros., well-known merchants of
this place. Deceased was aged about 70 years and is survived by a widow, and several children.
Death at Conesus.
CONESUS, March 28, Clark BAKER of Springwater, formerly of Conesus, died at this home Monday. He leaves a wife
and two children, Jotham C. and Bertha.
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Mrs. Harriet Hill HUSTED.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
LE ROY, March 28. - Mrs. Harriet Hill Husted, wife of J.F. Husted, passed away at her late residence in this village
last night. Mrs. Husted was born in the town of Pavilion, June 10, 1837, and is survived by her husband, four sons
and one daughter as follows: Fred A. of Bloomington, Ill.; Charles F. of Illinois; Frank S. of Berlin, Conn. and
Herbert of Rochester.
March 29, 1900
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Sudden Death at Seneca Falls.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
SENECA FALLS, March 29. Miss Hattie HOWELL, aged 20, died suddenly this morning at the home of her aunt, Mrs. O.E.
Burroughs in State street.
She had been troubled for some time with a dropsical effection, but was as well as usual yesterday, and at 9 o'clock
last evening was attending to her duties as clerk in her uncle's store. She was taken ill during the night and
died at 5 o'clock.
SODUS:
Early this morning the young daughter of Dr. & Mrs Frank L. WILLSON died at Sodus Point.
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ALLEGED INFANTICIDE.
Body of an Infant Said to Have Been Found in Canandaigua.
CANANDAIGUA, March 29. - There was a report circulated about town yesterday that a case of infanticide had been
unearthed, under circumstances that were peculiar to say the least. Attempts at corroboration met with but little
success, although it is stated that the facts are true, nevertheless. It is asserted that a man who makes a business
of picking up old rags; bottles, rubbers, etc., while sorting over some of his stock that he had picked up on Monday
came across the body of a prematurely born child; the remains were in bad condition and so badly decomposed that
it was impossible to tell much about the age, but it was thought to be a six or seven months' child. It is asserted
that the matter has been suppressed by authorities who are trying to work up a case.
At the inquest held yesterday afternoon by Coroner O.J. Hallenbeck the coroner found a verdict in accordance with
the facts in the case, that the deceased, Asa N. DUNHAM, had met his death from accident, and that no one was to
blame for the occurrence.
The funeral of Mrs. Edson GABRIEL was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Celista Phinney, at Eddytown, yesterday
afternoon. Deceased was 81 years of age.
The funeral of James KING was held at this home in this village Tuesday afternoon. Mr. King was 83 years of age
and had been a resident of Dundee for fifty years. He is survived by a widow.
The funeral of Mrs. John B. MILLER was held from her home in Barrington yesterday. Deceased was 73 years of age,
and is survived by a husband and two sons.
NOTE: the last name was written two different ways in this article.
Josiah D. HYLER, for many years a resident of this village, died at the home of his son, Oscar D. Huyler, in Washington,
D.C. last Saturday.
Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, and saw active service in Gen. Banks' Red river campaign. He was captured
by the enemy of the war. Besides his son the surviving relatives are brothers and sisters.
Alexander LAY of this town died at the Rochester City Hospital Monday night, where he had been for several days
for the purpose of having an operation performed for the removal of a cancer from the stomach. He was 47 years
of age. Deceased was a faithful member of the Methodist Church, holding the offices of trustee and steward at the
time of his death. He was also general foreman of Friendship Lodge, 215, A.O.U.W., which office he had held for
several years. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Flaville Watson Lay, and two children, Merwin W. Lay, professor of Avon high
school, and one young daughter, Bertha Lay, also three brothers. Funeral Thursday afternoon.
WYOMING COUNTY NEWS.
WARSAW, March 29. - In Surrogate's chambers, Judge James E. Norton, presiding, the following business was transacted
for Wyoming county:
Will of Merritt M. SCOTT, late of Gainesville, admitted to probate, Jennie E. Scott, executor;
letters of administration were issued on the estate of Lucia A. COLE; late of Warsaw,
John B. Cole and Mary A. Johnson, administrators; on the estate of Thomas ARCHER,
late of Middlebury to Herbert M. Loomis; on the estate of Melissa DUNSHIE, late
of Gainesville, to George Dunshie and William R. Pratt.
Recent deaths in the county of Wyoming for the past week are:
Darius FERNALD, JR., of Castile, aged 31 years;
Rosanna HEALY of North Java, aged 98 years;
Melissa PROPER of North Java, aged 64 years;
Bartholomew MOTEY of Warsaw, aged 79 years;
Margaretta J. REDDISH of Attica, aged 57 years;
Mary MOORE of Attica, aged 67 years;
Ichabod E. JEFFERSON of Attica, aged 63 years;
Margaret A. GLADDING of Attica, aged 74 years;
Herman J. ROTH of Attica, aged 42 years;
Austin MERRILL of Bennington, aged 74 years;
Eunice THOMPSON of Perry, aged 81 years;
James CHASE of Perry, aged 77 years;
Schuyler C. CLARK of Warsaw, aged 86 years;
Nellie M. CRANDALL of Gainesville, aged 29 years;
Nellie B. CHASE of Middlebury, aged 24 years,
Frederick PILGRIM of Attica, aged 81 years.
ANGELICA: Miss Cora HASKELL, age 40 years, died near Rushford, yesterday.
Other Allegany Co. deaths:
C.C. BRISCO of Friendship dropped dead of heart disease.
Miss Carrie McELROY of Withey;
Mrs. Jennie PALMETER of Alfred;
Mrs. George HUNGERFORD of Wellsville;
Mrs. Alvira SNOW of Belmont, age 80;
Roland ROBINSON of Obi, age 82;
Edward E. HUBBARD of Stanards, age 58.
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Mrs. Helen O'HARA
Mrs. Helen O'Hara died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Conolly, 12 Fenwick street, aged 72
years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry Conolly and Miss Della Dwyer; and two sons, Patrick B. and
Edward O'Hara, all of this city.
Clarence, infant son of Robert and Bertha KOESCER died suddenly this morning at the family residence 66 Sullivan
St. age 2 months.
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MINER C. WOOD'S FUNERAL.
Services Were Held at the Family Residence This Afternoon.
The funeral of Miner C. Wood, formerly secretary and treasurer of the Ray Camera Company, was held from the family
residence, No. 28 Birr street, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Dr. H.H. Stebbins, pastor of the Central Church,
officiated. Selections were rendered by a male quartette. The services were largely attended. Delegations were
present from Genesse Falls Lodge, No. 507, Hamilton Chapter, No. 62, Monroe Commandery, No. 12, and Damascus Temple,
A.A.O.N.M.S., of which organizations the deceased was a member.
Interment was made at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by Monroe Commandery, six of
whom acted as bearers. They were: Harvey D. Carleton, Albert Mutschler, J.A. Robertson, Frank Judson, Frank D.
Leavenworth and George F. Argetsinger.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Valentine SANDER died Tuesday night at the residence of his son, Joseph Sander, No. 27 Morrill street, aged 76
years.
Alvin J., infant son of Nathan H. and Elizabeth BAGLEY, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 50 Comfort
street.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth ANSBEGER was held from the family residence, No. 152 Clifton street, at 4 o'clock
this afternoon. The remains were taken to Rushville, N.Y., for interment.
Joseph SWITZER died yesterday at the family residence, No. 85 Lime street, aged 77 years. Deceased is survived
by three daughters, Ellen, Jane and Bella, one son, Charles, all of this city.
Mrs. Hattie M HAMP, wife of J.C. Hamp, died Tuesday afternoon in Buffalo, aged 37 years. The remains were brought
here yesterday afternoon and taken to the home of her husband's brother, Louis Hamp, No. 36 Lincoln street.
The funeral of Mary Elizabeth STAHL will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Vance, No. 520 North
St. Paul street, at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church.
Mathias SCHOEN died yesterday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Martin Becklee(?), No. 277 West Maple street,
aged 70 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 7:30 o'clock to-morrow morning and at 8 o'clock from
the Holy Family Church.
March 30, 1900
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Funeral of Mrs. Stephen HOSMER.
AVON, March 30. The funeral of Mrs. Stephen Hosmer was held from her late residence Wednesday, the Rev. Mr. Steele
of the Central Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Darnell of Zion Episcopal Church, officiating. The
floral offerings were many and beautiful. A harp with a broken string, which stood two feet high and fourteen inches
wide, was presented by H.C. Cutler Relief Corps. No. 213, of which she was a valued member. Interment was made
in the family lot in the village cemetery. Those from out of town were Miss Carrie Nixon and Miss Starr of Rochester,
Miss Tuttle and Mr. Tuttle of Corning.
Deceased is survived by a husband, two daughters, Miss Grace and Miss Rosamond Hosmer, and one son, James Hosmer,
and grandson, Stephen M., all of Avon.
Death From Pneumonia.
CONESUS, March 30. William PENNING died yesterday morning, after an illness of ten days, with pneumonia. He was
born in Stuttgart, Germany in August, 1838, and enlisted in the Civil War in 1862. He leaves a widow and three
sons, Fred of Honeoye Falls, and George and Herman, who are at home.
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Death at Conesus.
CONESUS, March 30. William PENNING, aged 61 years died at his home here yesterday. He was a soldier in the Civil
War, having enlisted in 62 and serving until 63. He leaves a wife and three sons, Fred of Bloomfield, George
and Herman Penning of Conesus.
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Mrs. David G. WILMARTH.
Mrs. David G. Wilmarth died last Friday at Newport, N.H. Deceased is survived by her husband and one son, Frank
G. Wilmarth, a soldier in the regular army. Mrs. Wilmarth formerly resided here, the family residence having been
situated on North Goodman street between East and University avenues. She was a prominent member of the Park Avenue
Baptist Church and assisted in establishing the East Rochester Baptist Mission, now the University Avenue Baptist
Church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mary BUCKBEE died Wednesday at the City Hospital, aged 65 years.
Albertina DRAGEL died yesterday at the family residence, No. 38(?) Berlin street, aged 62 years.
Clara Isabell, daughter of William and Emma WALLACE, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 11
Clifton street.
Miss Nellie BANFIELD died yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. F.D. Weishaar, No. 53 Champlain street,
aged 45 years.
James H. ELLIS died yesterday at the family residence, No. 2(?) Breck street, aged 67 years.
The funeral will be held from the house at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
The funeral of Ellen M(?)MARNIS was held from the family residence, No. 7 Delaware street, at 8:30 o'clock this
morning and at 9 o'clock from Corpus Christi Church.
Mary DE CORTE died yesterday at the family residence, No. 352 Jay street, aged 21 years. Deceased is survived
by her mother, a brother and two sisters.
The funeral of Mary Elizabeth STAHL was held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Vance, No. 520 North street,
at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church.
The funeral of Mathias SCHOEN was held from the residence of his daughter Mrs. Martin Beckler, No. 277 West Maple
street, at 7:30 o'clock this morning and at 8 o'clock from the Holy Family Church.
William H. PORTER died last evening at the family residence No. 904 St. Paul street, aged 82 years. Deceased
is survived by his wife, two sons, E.P. Porter of this city and H.R. Porter of Henrietta; two daughters, Mrs. Helen
Ackerman of this city and Mrs. Alice Edwards of Redlands, California.
March 31, 1900
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A VICTIM OF GRIP.
Death in Warsaw of M.M. WADSWORTH
WARSAW, March 31. - Mortimer M. Wadsworth of Warsaw died yesterday of grip, superinduced by lung trouble, at the
age of 24 years. He was married in December, 189(8?), to Miss May Crowford of this place and the following spring
went to Phoenix. Ariz., hoping the climate there would be of benefit to him. He remained six months. His father,
mother, wife and four brothers survive him.
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SUICIDE AT PENN YAN.
William B. SHELDON Shoots a Bullet Into His Brain.
PENN YAN, March 31. William B. Sheldon, one of the best known of Penn Yan's citizens, committed suicide yesterday
afternoon by shooting, at his home on Main street. It is not known at what hour the shooting occurred, as when
he was discovered life was nearly extinct.
Mr. Sheldon was around the streets until about 2 o'clock, apparently in his usual good spirits and at the hour
made his way to his home. At about 5 o'clock Hosea G. Reed, his son-in-law, had occasion to go to the barn and
was horrified to find him on the floor in a pool of blood.
Dr. Frank Sampson was called and he was removed to the house, unconscious, where he lived for about one-half hour.
He had carefully spread a robe upon the floor, upon which he had reclined, fully dressed even to his overcoat.
The weapon with which he had ended his life and which was a heavy caliber revolver, was found in his right hand.
But a single wound had been inflicted, that being about an inch above the right ear, the bullet passing out near
the top of his head, making a terrible wound.
It is impossible to say at what hour the shot was fired, but it is thought about 3 o'clock. This was Mr. Sheldon's
second attempt at suicide, the first having occurred several years ago, at which time the medium tried was illuminating
gas.
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FATALLY INJURED.
Rochester Man Struck by the Cars at Canandaigua, To-Day.
A man supposed to be Delof DARLING of No. 278 North street was struck by the cars at Canandaigua this morning and
fatally injured. His skull is fractured and his death is only a question of time.
The man was placed on a train and brought to this city and placed in the City Hospital. The only means of identification
was a membership card in the Painters' Union of this city.
AGED MAN'S DEATH
Gaun McCLELLAND Died Soon After Falling on a Sidewalk.
Gaun McClelland, 80 years of age, of 70 Smith street, stumbled and fell on the sidewalk in front of the Buffalo,
Rochester & Pittsburg railroad station, while walking along West Main street at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
He was carried in to the station and afterwards conveyed to the City Hospital in the ambulance, which had been
summoned. His death occurred at 5:15 o'clock in the afternoon.
The deceased was well known in Rochester, having resided here for the past sixty years. He was a carpenter and
patternmaker by occupation. He is survived by two daughters, Lizzie and Jennie A. McClelland, both of this city.
Coroner Kleindienst was notified of the death and after viewing the remains had the body taken to the family residence,
70 Smith street.
After investigating the case Coroner Kleindienst granted a certificate of death from concussion of the brain.
AARON GREEN.
Death of an Aged Resident of This City at His Home.
Aaron Green died this morning at the family residence, No. 25 Herman street. Mr. Green was born in Poland, December
10, 1819, and came to this country in 1878. He resided in New York City for two years, and in 1880 removed to Rochester
where he lived until his death occurred.
The deceased is survived by two sons, Barnett and Nathan Green of this city, three daughters, Mrs. Tobie Harris
of Buffalo, Mrs. Rachael Cohen of this city, and Mrs. Ida Davis of New York city; three sisters, and twenty-three
grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
THOMAS WELCH.
Death of an Aged and Respected Resident of Fairport.
Thomas Welch, one of Fairport's oldest and most respected citizens, died at this home in that village this morning,
aged 89 years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Martin Ganey of Victor and Miss Katie Welch of Fairport, and
two sons, John Welch of Fairport and Wm. Welch of Buffalo. The funeral will be held from the Church of the Assumption
in Fairport on Tuesday morning and the interment will be at Victor.
Mr. Welch came to this country from Ireland early in the forties and had been a resident of Monroe county for over
fifty years. For many years he was a trusted employee of the New York Central railroad, continuing in the company's
employ until advanced age caused his retirement.
Mary KLEISLEY.
Mary, widow of the late George Kleisley, died yesterday morning at her home, 81 Ames street, aged 76 years. She
is survived by three sons, George, Michael and Charles Kleisley, and two daughters, Mrs. Emma McClinche and Miss
Mary Kleisley. The funeral will be held from the residence of her son, George Kleisley, 19 Colvin street, at 7:30
o'clock Monday morning and from the Holy Family Church at 8 o'clock.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The funeral of Mary BUCKBEE was held from the Rescue Mission on Front street at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The funeral of James H. ELLIS was held from the family residence, No. 24 Breck street, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The funeral of Nellie W. BANFIELD will be held at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon from the residence of F.D. We(?)shaar,
No. 53 Champlain street.
The funeral of William H. PORTER will be held from the family residence, No. 904 North St. Paul street, at 1:30
o'clock Monday afternoon.
The funeral of Clara Isabell, daughter of William and Emma WALLACE, will be held from the Westminster Presbyterian
Church at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Chauncey HALE died this morning at the family residence, No. 54 Leavenworth st., aged 78 years. Deceased is survived
by his wife. The funeral will be held from the house at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Thomas KING, wife of the proprietor of the Beach House at Charlotte, died yesterday in that village, aged
44 years. Deceased is survived by her husband, one sister, and two brothers. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock
Monday morning from the Holy Cross Church at Charlotte.
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