Rochester, Monroe Co., New York
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
January 26, 1900

Farmerville-Jan. 25-Mary Dumont Wheeler, wife of John R. Wheeler, died yesterday, aged 67 years. She had been a sufferer for several years but accepted her lot with patient resignation. She is survived by her husband and daughter, Miss Georgie M. Wheeler. Funeral this afternoon.

Angelica--Mrs. O. P. Dyke, for many years a resident of Angelica and West Almond, died at her home, just out of Angelica in the town of West Almond, Wednesday night, aged 80 years. She leaves a husband, who lies at the point of death, and one son, Truman Elliott of Petrolia.

The funeral of the late Edward Allen Frost was held from the family residence, No. 146 Plymouth avenue, at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Dr. R. R. Converse, the rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, officiated. The services were attended by a large number of the friends of the deceased who had known him during the many years he was a resident of this city. Delegations were present from the Rochester Lodge, Monroe Commandery, Scottish Rite Masons, Hamilton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, of which organizations deceased was a member.
Selections were rendered by a male quartette consisting of Messrs. Walton, Learned, Singleton and Lansing. They sang "Asleep in Jesus," "Gathering Home," and "Saved by Jesus." The following acted as bearers: Charles P. Ford, Dr. E. H. Howard, Seward L. Whittlesey, Charles F. Pond, David Gordon, and Levi Ward. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Among those received were: Pillow of roses, employees of the Internal Revenue Office; pillow, Hamilton Chapter of Royal Arch Masons; wreath, Third Ward Republican Committee, square and compass of roses, Rochester Consistory; set piece, Genesee Falls Lodge; pillow, Rochester Lodge.

John Durkin died this morning at the family residence in Gates, aged 61 years.

The funeral of John Calihan will be held from the family residence, No. 521 Lyell avenue, at 8:30 o'clock to- morrow morning and from the Holy Apostles' Church at 9 o'clock.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary G. Gage will be held from the residence of George B. Gardner, No. 39 Locust street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Angela Gubman will be held from the family residence, No. 123 N. Union street, at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow morning and from St. Joseph's Church at 9 o'clock.

LeRoy-A large number of sudden deaths have occurred here during the present month, and the last one of this nature to occur was that of Miss Anna Ladd, at her home on West Main street, yesterday afternoon.
Although she had not been well for some time, her condition was not regarded serious, and she was about the house less than twenty-four hours before her death. The deceased was born at the Ladd homestead in this village fifty years ago, where her entire life had been passed. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was one of its most active workers. Her father, the late T. C. Ladd, was one of the early settlers of Le Roy. The following brothers and sisters survive her: Charles, of Denver, Colo.; James, Frank and Carl of Buffalo, Miles Ladd, the Misses Helen and Louise Ladd of Le Roy, Miss Hattie Ladd of Elizabeth, N.J., and Mrs. Jay Wood of Paris, Ontario.

William Hayes, who was charged with assault in the third degree on his wife, was discharged in the police court to-day, the wife having relented and withdrawn the charge. The wife in her complaint stated that her husband had struck her with no cause or provocation. He denied that he struck her.

The Rochester Hide, Skins and Fat Melting Association was incorporated to-day with the secretary of state. The capital stock is $2,500. The directors are Benjamin Haag, Joseph Vocht, Frederick J. Blaesi, William C. Cook, Daniel A. Sampson, William P. Webber, Charles Erdle, James G. Austin and Henry W. Hewer, four shares each.

Palmyra--The wedding is announced of Mrs. F. H. Brown and G. S. Bush, both society people of Palmyra, who were married at Syracuse yesterday.

The examination of claims against the estate of Richard P. Hubbard has been going on for several days before Special County Judge Stephens.
There are a number of claims against the estate by relatives and others who were in business with or employed by Mr. Hubbard during his lifetime. Mr. Hubbard was a very wealthy man and left a large estate.
There was a sharp controversy over his will and a contest, which attracted a great deal of attention in the newspapers because of its sensational features. The farm on which Mr. Hubbard lived was said to be the finest in Monroe county. Mrs. Zella Sommers, a daughter of the deceased, was on the stand for some time this forenoon. The claim which was examined into this forenoon was that of Richard P. Hubbard, Jr.

Several attorneys were cited to appear in County Court this morning to assist the district attorney in arranging the dates of trial for several prisoners now confined in the Monroe county jail on indictments charging felonies. The prisoners were not brought to court, as all had previously declared themselves not guilty.
Assistant District Attorney Averill was present from the district attorney's office. He had a long list of cases from which he selected those which he desired to be considered by the court. The case of the People against Raufelsen was first called. William Allen is the attorney for the defendant Raufelsen. The case was set down for trial February 7th. The man is charged with grand larceny, second degree, and receiving stolen property, in stealing an iron shoe, valued at $45, from the Genesee Paper Company, October 23, 1899.

Daniel Conway's case was next taken up. This man is a deaf mute. He pleased not guilty when last arraigned and Judge Sutherland at that time sent him back to jail to consult with his counsel. Herbert Leary is defending Conway. He said that he had not had an opportunity of talking with his client, and that he was not ready to make a definit statement about the case. He has written to West Virginia and has not yet received an answer. Judge Stephens set the case down for February 12th. Conway is indicted for grand larceny, second degree, and receiving stolen property committed October 9, 1899, stealing one bicycle valued at $50 from Edward Hahn.
Pauline Wald, the only woman indicted by the last grand jury, was the next unfortunate whose case was considered. In regard to this case Mr. Leary said he wanted to make a statement. "I think the woman is a little off" . . . . .
Lima--Lima Seminary Fraternities. The following officers are elected to serve the Browning Society: President, Edna M. Parrish; vice-president, Linnie A. McCutcheon; recording secretary, Grace L. Cline; corresponding secretary, Gertrude K. Smith; critic, S. Adeline Bush; curators, Nellie M. Tinkham and Louise B. Perry. The officers of the Lyceum for the last half of the winter term are as follows:
President, Stanley Copeland; vice-president,, J. L. Cline; recording secretary, Carl Tallmadge; corresponding secretary, G. Wildman; librarian, Giles Hauber, financial secretary, John Keating; treasurer, M. O'Brien; curator J. Guinan.

Michael Brown died suddenly last evening at his home, No. 91 Litchfield street, aged 61 years. He had been ill for several months. Coroner Kleindienst was notified and after investigating the case granted a certificate of death from heart disease.

Penn Yan--In spite of the inclemency of the weather the funeral of Calvin Russell, Sr., yesterday was attended by a very large number of people. Nearly every business place in the village was closed between the hours of 2 and 4. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. H. E. Frohock of the Methodist Church. The honorary bearers were Messrs. J. Lorimer Ogden, W. Delos Hollowell, William B. Sheldon, George H. Lapham, George R. Cornwell and Emmet C. Dwelle. The active bearers were Messrs. Calvin J. Huson, William J. Turner, W. Stanley Bruen, William N. Wise, Samuel M. Whitbeck and George W. Waddell.

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