Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sun
June 10, 1900
DOG RESCUED BOY
Big Ben Dragged His Master From the River and Barked for Help
(Chicago Inter Ocean)
Big Ben is only a Newfoundland dog, but his devotion to his master, Bernard GUSTAFSON, caused him to jump into the Desplaines river yesterday afternoon and save his playmate from drowning by dragging him to the shore. Bernard's companion, Philip SCHRADE, was saved a few minutes later by George WILSON, a wheelman, who heard the dog barking.
Bernard GUSTAFSON is the son of Gust GUSTAFSON, of Melrose park, and is 11 years old. Philip SCHRADE is 9 years old, and is the stepson of Josef SCHAKE, who lives near Bellewood. Yesterday morning the boys arranged a fishing excursion. Their tackle was of the simplest pattern, the younger boy having a spoon hook, fashioned from a piece of tin, fastened to a pair of fish hooks. This hook was the cause of the boys' nearly losing their lives. They had entered an old leaky shooting skiff, abandoned long ago, and had arranged matters to their satisfaction for the morning's sport.
Philip's enthusiastic casts in the water with his home-made hook caused the boat to rock, and when he attempted to right it, he threw the line around in such a manner that the hook caught in Bernard's face. The sudden pain forced him to start to his feet. The movement upset the skiff, and both were near to drowning when Big Ben, a Newfoundland dog, who was too large to get into the boat, jumped into the river and swimming to his master, caught hold of his coat and dragged him to the shore. Philip was not thrown far from the boat and had presence of mind enough to grasp the ice runner on the bottom of the boat. Bernard was alarmed and dared not enter the water to rescue his chum. He tried to persuade Big Ben to return for Philip; but the dog would not go. Instead he began to bank and ran up and down the shore, now and then wading out a few feet into the river.
The scene of the accident was below the WALLER residence, which is on the east bank of the Desplaines river, near Lake street, in River Forest. George WILSON, No. 219 North Wood street, Chicago, had been visiting in Maywood, and was returning home on his wheel when he stopped on the bridge at Lake street. He heard the dog barking and, hastening along the shore to the north, he soon found the dog and his mud-covered and bedraggled master, who begged that Philip should be saved from drowning.
WILSON was taken to the place, a few rods distant, where Philip was clinging to the boat. The boy appeared to be faint and chilled. Without waiting to strip off his clothes WILSON waded out to the upturned boat and carried the boy to a place of safety on the shore. Both boys soon recovered from their fright, and seemingly are none the worse for their exciting experience. Bernard's right cheek was lacerated by the fishhook.
WILSON had a scrap of court plaster in his pocket, and he placed it over the wound.
Big Ben was the happiest one of the trio. When Philip was rescued he ran up to him and started to lick the boy's face and hands. Then he would return to his master and repeat the performance. He bestowed none of his caresses on WILSON. The boat has been destroyed, and an order has been issued to allow no more fishing in that particular spot.
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WRECK AT MARQUETTE
Several Persons Seriously Injured in a Railroad Collision.
Marquette, Mich., June 9 - A St. Paul passenger train collided to-day with an ore train near Republic, fatally injuring George RICH, news agent, seriously injuring four trainmen and badly shaking up the passengers. Both engines were demolished. Fatally injured:
George RICH, news agent, Milwaukee.
Seriously injured: L. L. CLEARY, conductor of passenger train, Milwaukee; engineer on ore train, brakeman on ore train, fireman on ore train.
Slightly wounded, Edward NELSON, passenger, Ishpeming. Five other passengers, two women.
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EIGHT KILLED
Result of the Explosion in a Mine at Glouster, Ohio
Glouster, O., June 9 - It is believed that eight miners were killed in the gas explosion in shaft No. 2, near this city.
The bodies are supposed to be lying somewhere in the mine, but cannot be recovered, owing to two more explosions last night. Nor can the number of dead be learned until lists have been completely checked.
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DIED IN THE FLAG
Strange Suicide of a Demented Man in Brooklyn
New York, June 9 - Jesse R. HARRIS, 43 years old, went to the garret of his house, No. 1,443 Thirty-fifth street, Brooklyn, early this morning, and after carefully wrapping a large American flag about his body, hanged himself with the flag rope to a rafter. He had been dead some hours when found.
HARRIS had returned from a sanitarium and his mind was giving way. It was determined to send him back to-day. He learned of this intention and to avoid its fulfillment killed himself.
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ICE CASE ARGUMENTS POSTPONED
Albany, June 9 - Arguments on the return of the prohibition granted by Justice HERRICK in the American Ice Company case and on the order to show cause why the order granted by Justice CHASE, appointed Referee NEUSSEBAUM should not be vacated and set aside, which were set down for a hearing before justice CHESTER this morning at special term, were adjourned, by consent of counsel on both sides, to Wednesday the 13th inst. Deputy Attorney-General COMA_ appeared for the state and Mr. CARPENTER, representing the firm of DALY, HOYT & MASON for the American Ice Company.
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AN INSANE LOVER
Former Letter Carrier at Oswego Shot His Sweetheart in Tragic Manner
Oswego, N. Y., June 9 - Shortly before noon to-day Thomas MURRAY, a former letter carrier, entered the house of Willard A. KITTS, in East Fourth street, and shot Gertrude COURTRIGHT, a domestic, in the head.
He then turned the revolver upon himself and fired a bullet into his own brain. When members of the family rushed to the kitchen they found MURRAY and the woman in great pools of blood on the floor. They were removed to the City Hospital. MURRAY will die, but the woman will recover.
The couple had been keeping company, but had quarreled, MURRAY accusing the woman of unfaithfulness.
The deed was deliberately planned.
An hour before the shooting he entered the office of the Prudential Insurance Company and wrote a letter to the public telling what he was going to do and why. The letter stated that the woman had deceived him and he was going to put her out of the way to save some one else. The letter was found in his pocket. He was 39 years old and Miss COURTRIGHT 24. The latter formerly lived at No. 37 Grace street, Binghamton, and came to this city in February, 1899.
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WILLIAM H. BARTON
Death of a Prominent and Well-Known Citizen of Rochester
William H. H. BARTON died yesterday at his home, No. 62 South Washington street. He was born in Walworth, Wayne county, April 22, 1817. He received his early education at the Lima Seminary and in 1842 married Miss Lydia LANE, daughter of Colonel Charles LANE, of that village. Two years later he removed to this city, where he has since resided.
Mr. BARTON always took a deep interest in the interests of Rochester, and contributed largely to the historical society of the city, having at one time had charge of the society's room in the Rochester Savings Bank building. He was a careful collector of interesting relics and documents for years. An autograph document which he prized highly was signed by the first governor of the state of New York, Dewitt CLINTON. He had been a member of the old Cataract Fire Company, No. 4.
Mr. BARTON's grandfather was Andrew STEWART, who came from Scotland to this country in 1774, and was afterwards a private and then a corporal in the Massachusetts Continental troops. His father, Silas BARTON, who married Mr. STEWART's daughter, Isabel, was a lieutenant in the Thirty-ninth Infantry, serving during the War of 1812. Silas BARTON's father, Benjamin BARTON, was one of the three surveyors who laid out the hundred acre tract upon which the city of Rochester was built.
In 1845, a year after removing to this city, Mr. BARTON carried the news of the state and Europe from Rochester, riding on horseback through the dense forests to Mt. Morris, Dansville and on to Bath, blowing a horn to attract the people and deliver the news. In 1846 the mail ran through Dansville on eight hours time, Mr. BARTON, as express messenger, for Millard & Blynn, of this city, carried all moneys from the banks here to those up the valley through to Corning. He became captain of the packet boat on the canal in 1847 before the Erie railroad was built. In 1853 Mr. BARTON engaged in the dry goods business with the firm of Wilder, Gordon & Company, then conducting its trade at No. 36 State street. He remained with the succeeding firms until 1891, when A. S. Mann & Company closed the business.
Mr. BARTON was assistant to City Auditor MANN for two years, this being the last position he held. He was a prominent member of St. Luke's Church, and in 1862 taught a large class in that parish. He was retiring and modest in disposition, but exerted a strong influence for good, being always ready to help the needy.
Of Mr. BARTON's family of eight one son, Charles W., died in 1850; William H. and Miss Lillie Isabel in 1862; Miss Emily in 1864 and his wife in 1880. He is survived by his two daughters, Misses Julia and Lillie BARTON.
The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the house, Rev. Rob CONVERSE, of St. Luke's, officiating.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
-Mrs. Nellie WILLIAMS died in this city on the 8th instant., aged 71 years.
-Bertha PETHKE HOELTZER died yesterday at the family residence, No. 81 Martin street, aged 22 years and 6 months.
-Mrs. Flora M. BILLING died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. D. Sumner WILLSON, No. 24 William street, aged 76 years and 9 months.
-Jacob W. MAGIN died Friday, June 8th, at the family residence in the town of Gates, aged 25 years. He was the son of Philip and the late Mary A. MAGIN. His father, four brothers, George, Michael, Philip and Louis and one sister, Margaret, survive him.
-John ERBLAND died last night at the family residence in Irondequoit, aged 25 years. He is survived by a widow, Hattie WHITLEY ERBLAND, and one daughter, Hattie M., besides his father, Henry ERBLAND; one brother, Frank, of Irondequoit, and one sister, Mrs. Maggie HEBERGER, of this city.
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PURLEY PERSONAL
-Mr. and Mrs. W. G. REID, of East avenue, left yesterday morning for New York and Baltimore.
-Mrs. C. L. ONDERDONK, of No. 171 South Fitzhugh street; Mrs. L. W. ONDERDONK, of George street; and Mrs. Florence ONDERDONK, of Fitzhugh street, left yesterday for Poughkeepsie, to attend the commencement exercises at Yasser College, and to witness the graduation of Miss Mable ONDERDONK. The whole party will then spend several weeks in New York city and vicinity.
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ANNIVERSARY SERMON
Commencement week at the university of Rochester begins this morning, with the preaching of the anniversary sermon by Rev. Thomas Edwin BROWN, D. D., of Franklin, Pa., at the First Baptist Church. Dr. BROWN is recognized as a preacher of much ability. He was formerly pastor of the Second Baptist Church in this city, and is well known in Rochester.
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ANOTHER CHICKEN ROBBERY
The barn of James R. CASEY, No. 273 Central avenue, was broken into Thursday night, and a number of chickens were stolen. The matter has been reported to the police and detectives have been detailed to make an investigation.
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COURT MATTERS
Police Court
Rochester, N. Y., June 9, 1900
Present - Hon. James E. WHITE, presiding.
William JONES, public intoxication; judgment suspended.
Elizabeth SMITH, attempt to commit suicide; adjourned to June 11th.
Frank LENNON, public intoxication; judgment suspended.
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KILLED BY A TROLLEY CAR
Frank Kuhn Lost His Footing and Fell
Skull Crushed In
Body Dragged For Some Distance By The Car
Lived But A Short Time
The Man Died Just as the Ambulance Arrived-
Body Taken to the Morgue-
He Tried to Board a Moving Car
Last night shortly after 9 o'clock Frank KUHN, 30 years old, of No. 404 Jay street, was struck and killed by baggage car No. 8 of the Charlotte trolley road. Frank and his brother William work in a brass foundry at the corner of Jay and State streets. The two left the foundry last evening about 8 o'clock, and went to a nearby saloon and had a glass of beer each. They then boarded a Lake avenue car and got off at Laufer's hotel, where Frank took a gin fizz and William a glass of ginger ale.
The two brothers then went outside to catch a Charlotte car. As car No. 48, in charge of Motorman J. McGINNIS and Conductor J. F. RYAN, came by, William jumped aboard, but Frank missed his footing and was struck by the trailer. The right side of his head was crushed, and he was dragged for some distance. The injured man was removed to the side of the bank and covered with a blanket, while a telephone message was sent for the ambulance from the City Hospital. KUHN lived about fifteen minutes, dying just as the ambulance came up.
Morgue Attendant Frank DRAUD was notified and went after the body, which was taken to the city morgue. The brother remained on the car and came to the city. He was present at the morgue, but left as Frank's body was carried in.
The accident occurred about 100 feet below Laufer's hotel, at the place where the car tracks cross the street. An examination of the body at the morgue showed that the right side of the head had been crushed, and that there was a severe bruise on the left forearm. People at the hotel say that neither of the brothers appeared to be drunk, and that William disappeared after his brother was struck.
When the body was examined $2.05 were found in the pockets. Frank is survived by two brothers, William and Jasper KUHN, of York and Atkinson streets respectively, and by four sisters, Mrs. DePEASE, of Atkinson street; Mrs. Barbara WAHLE, of Webster; Mrs. M. TIGLER, of Silver street, and Miss Mary KUHN, of No. 26 William street. He boarded with an uncle, at No. 404 Jay street.
None of the relatives, with the exception of the brother William, knew of Frank's death until notified by Attendant DRAUD. The uncle went to the morgue. The inquest will be held Monday.
Those who were at Laufer's hotel and saw the accident, say that the motorman and conductor were in no way to blame. The roadway is dark at this point, and the men attempted to board the car without signaling.
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RAILWAY RUMBLES
--On Otis Day, June 15th, the Erie railroad will sell special excursion tickets from Elmira and intermediate stations; also from Mt. Morris, Geneseo and many other stations on the line. Special trains returning same evening will leave Rochester at 10 P. M. for Elmira, and 10:30 P. M. for Avon, Geneseo and Mt. Morris.
--For national Republican convention in Philadelphia, Pa., the Lehigh Valley railroad has made a rate of $8.71 for round trip via direct route, and $10.93 with privilege of going or returning via New York. Tickets will be good going June 15th to 19th inclusive, and for return to and including June 26th. Further information at city ticket office, 13 Main street east.
--On account of the Republican convention, to be held at Philadelphia on June 19th, the New York Central will sell on June 15th to 19th inclusive round trip tickets via Canandaigua at rate of $8.71, and going via Canandaigua and returning via New York city, at rate of $11.35. Tickets returning will be good if used leaving Philadelphia not later than June 26th.
--Account of Republican convention the Erie railroad will sell special excursion tickets to Philadelphia and return June 15th, 17th, 18th and 19th. Rate going and returning via direct route is $8.71. Going via direct route and returning via New York city $10.95. Tickets returning are good leaving Philadelphia not later than June 26th. For further particulars, call at Erie city ticket office, 12 Exchange street.
--On account of the Western New York Firemen's convention and parade to be held at Lockport Tuesday, June 12th, and Wednesday, June 13th, the New York Central will sell round trip tickets from Rochester good going above dates on regular trains at one fare or $1.15 for the round trip. One fare for the round trip will also apply for tickets from all stations on the Falls road, also from Batavia, Corfu and Depew on the Buffalo road. Tickets will be good returning on or before June 14th.
--The New York Central will run frequent train service to Ontario Beach to-day. Trains in the morning will leave the city at 7, 8:25, 9:55 and 11:15 o'clock, and beginning at 1 o'clock, will run every forty minutes to and including the last train from the city at 11 P. M.
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ALLEGED BRUTAL ASSAULT
Howard Boas Arrested for Beating Woman -
Said to Have Used Horsewhip
Howard BOAS, 40 years old, of No. 391 South Goodman street, was in police court yesterday charged with assault in the second degree. BOAS pleaded not guilty, and the case was adjourned to Tuesday, the prisoner being placed under $300 bail. BOAS and his wife live in the rear of No. 391 South Goodman street, and Mr. and Mrs. PHILLIPS, with their five small children, occupy the front part of the house. PHILLIPS rents the rooms from Mrs. BOAS.
Shortly after 6 o'clock Friday evening Patrolman WEBER was told there was a man killing a woman in the PHILLIPS home. The officer hastened to the house and found Mrs. PHILLIPS lying on the kitchen floor with her face covered with blood. BOAS at the time was in the yard back of the house. Mrs. PHILLIPS was assisted to her feet, and went out and placed the man under arrest. Officer WEBER sent to the police station in the patrol wagon.
Mrs. PHILLIPS stated that BOAS came into the house and demanded $3 of her, which was the balance of the rent due. She saw that he had been drinking. Wishing to avoid trouble she told him that her husband would pay Mrs. BOAS the amount due when he returned. BOAS went out and returned shortly with a horsewhip, with which he drove her and the children out of the house. Mrs. PHILLIPS grasped a clothes pole and struck BOAS on the back. He in turn struck her in the face and knocked her down several times. At this juncture Mrs. PHILLIPS'S husband returned home, and seeing BOAS about to strike the woman again he secured an ax from the wood pile and chased the man into the rear of the house. PHILLIPS then went to the assistance of his wife and carried her into the kitchen just as Officer WEBER appeared.
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MAXWELL NOT A SUICIDE
Telegram Received Yesterday From the Former Hotel Proprietor
An Associated Press dispatch was received in this city yesterday afternoon from Niagara Falls, which stated that the body of a suicide had been found in a coal bin of the carbide works, at that place. From the description given it was supposed that the man was James A. MAXWELL, the former proprietor of the Congress Hall hotel in this city.
The afternoon papers published the dispatch, together with a description of the suicide, which was claimed to be an accurate description of MAXWELL. As a matter of fact, the description did not apply to Mr. MAXWELL in any way. MAXWELL is a man of medium height, weighs nearly 200 pounds, had dark brown hair and a sandy mustache.
The suicide theory was last night exploded by Frederick B. LORD, who stated that he had received a telegram from Mr. MAXWELL yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock. The message was from Cleveland, Ohio, and was in relation to MAXWELL's mail. It further said MAXWELL would return to Rochester on Tuesday. LORD was for many years clerk in the Congress Hall hotel, and intimately associated with MAXWELL. He said that the former hotel proprietor left the city about a week ago, and had gone direct to Cleveland.
Up to 6 o'clock last night, the body found in the coal bin at Niagara falls had not been identified, but a special to the Democrat and Chronicle last night stated that it was believed to be that of Eugene WOLLUHN, of New York.
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SENT TO THE STATE HOSPITAL
An order was issued by Special County Judge STEPHENS yesterday committing William WALLACE to the Rochester State Hospital. WALLACE is a painter by trade and 38 years of age. He was arrested about a month ago and held for the grand jury, charged with having stolen a wheel from J. D. COMMONS. An indictment was handed down, and when the prisoner appeared before Judge STEPHENS he was held so that inquiry might be made into his mental condition. Dr. L. D. ANDREWS and Dr. Robert G. COOK made the examination, and held that he was mentally unbalanced.
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ARGUMENT OVER COUNSEL FEES
Attorney George D. FORSYTH appeared before Justice DAVY in special term yesterday morning, and asked that the order directing that George RAINES be paid $200 counsel fees in the MERRICK divorce case, be vacated. Mr. FORSYTH objected to the order on the ground that the affidavit used in the case was not attached, and that it bore a wrong date. Attorney RAINES maintained that the order was regular, and that he was willing to attach the affidavit. Justice DAVY directed that the affidavit be attached, and stated he would not change the date of the order.
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WISH TO BECOME CITIZENS
Special County Clerk ROBERTS yesterday issued first citizenship papers to Hiram CRAWFORD, a farmer, born in Canada, and now residing in the town of Greece. Jacob JACOBSTEIN, a cigar maker, born in Sweden, and now living at No. 24 Nash street; William L. SEIBERT, a student, born in Germany, now living at No. 426 Oregon street; William KINGSTON, a moulder, born in Ireland, now living at No. 218 Seibert street, and Ernest WOLF, born in Canada, now living on State street.
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SENT TO AUBURN PRISON
Michael SULLIVAN and Charles McGRATH, who were convicted in county court last Wednesday of robbing Edward GATES, an aged man, of seventy cents, were sentenced yesterday by Judge STEPHENS. SULLIVAN will serve two years and six months, while McGRATH goes for one year or four, according to his behavior. Both men have bad records, and have served in Auburn before.
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PREVENTED A SUICIDE
Elizabeth SMITH was yesterday arraigned in police court, charged with attempting to commit suicide. She pleaded not guilty and the case was adjourned to to-morrow, Mrs. SMITH being held in $100 bail. Policeman MORRICE arrested the woman Friday night on the Emerson street bridge. The officer had been told there was a woman standing there, who had threatened to commit suicide. It is said that Mrs. SMITH and her husband had a quarrel, which made the wife despondent and she threatened to end her life.
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ARREST AVERTED DEATH
John CONNELL was in police court yesterday morning charged with intoxication. He pleaded guilty and Judge WHITE suspended judgment. Policeman LYNCH found CONNELL at 9 o'clock Friday night asleep on the elevated tracks of the New York Central railroad near Sophia street. The officer placed him under arrest, and a moment after CONNELL was taken off the tracks a passenger train passed over the place where he had lain.
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CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN ROBBED
William JONES, 60 years old, was arrested on Allen street Friday night by Officer J. J. LYNCH charged with intoxication. The old man was in a very befuddled condition and claimed to have been robbed by two men. When arraigned in police court yesterday he could not give a description of the men. Judge WHITE suspended judgment.
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
A number of friends were pleasantly entertained at No. 60 Lime street Friday evening, the occasion being the china wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Bergella McMICHEL. Many beautiful presents were received, including a dinner set of Haviland china from shopmates of Mr. McMICHEL. An enjoyable programme was rendered, followed by dinner. Guests from out of town were Charles LOREE, of Hornellsville; Mrs. William McMICHEL, of Sidney; Miss Mabel KEADY, of Dansville, and Mr. and Mrs. WILFORD, of Elba.
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DIED
HOELTZER - In this city, at the family residence, No. 81 Martin street, Bertha PETHKE HOELTZER, aged 22 years, 6 months, 21 days.
-Funeral at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Relatives and friends of the family kindly invited to attend.
WILLIAMS - In this city, on the evening of the 8th inst., Mrs. Nellie WILLIAMS, aged 71 years.
-Funeral services at 210 East avenue on Sunday, June 10th at 3 P. M.
BARTON - In this city, Friday, June 8, 1900, William H. H. BARTON.
-Funeral services Monday at 3 P. M., from No. 62 South Washington street. Burial private.
BILLINGS - In this city, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. D. Sumner WILLSON, No. 24 Williams street, Mrs. Flora M. BILLINGS, aged 76 years, 9 months.
-Funeral from the house on Monday, June 11th, at 4 P. M. Interment at Providence, R. I.
MAGIN - In Gates, Friday, June 8, 1900, at the family residence in Gates, Jacob W., son of Philip and the late Mary A. MAGIN, aged 25 years, 7 months. His father and four brothers, George, Michael, Philip and Louis, and one sister, Margaret, survive him.
-Funeral from the home at 7:30 and the Holy Family Church at 8:00 A. M., Monday.
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GRANGERS MET
Members of Pomona Grange Held Quarterly Session Yesterday
The quarterly meeting of the Pomona Grange was held at the New Osborn house yesterday, the morning session being called to order at 10 o'clock. This, beside regular grange work, consisted of conferring the fifth degree upon a class of forty-one, and the consideration of matters of interest.
The afternoon meeting was taken up with hearing reports of subordinate granges, and the report of the county deputy. Worthy Master of the State Grange Norris gave the principal address. A committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the annual grange picnic, and when this committee has decided definitely the members of the grange will be notified by the secretary, R. C. PARRISH of Mendon.
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A SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Louis STOLL, of No. 16 Sigel street, fell from his wheel last evening while riding on State street. Bystanders helped him to mount again and he rode a short distance and again fell off. A call was sent for the City Hospital ambulance. STOLL lay upon the pavement bleeding from the nose and mouth, and at the hospital it was thought he had sustained a fracture of the skull, but it was difficult to tell last night.
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DRUNK AND DISORDERLY
David WHEELER, of the town of Gates, was yesterday remanded to the jail here to await examination. WHEELER was arrested charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was brought before Justice LETTY, who committed him to jail.
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HEALTH OFFICER HOME
Dr. GOLER Returns From Atlantic City and New York
Health Officer GOLER returned yesterday from Atlantic City, where he attended a medical society meeting.
Dr. GOLER also visited New York city, and investigated the methods employed for the protection of the public against rabies, which information will probably be useful in the framing of the proposed dog ordinances for Rochester.
Among the subjects discussed at Atlantic City was the protection of food supplies, and the inspection of cattle slaughtered for the market. A plan was proposed looking to the appointment of inspectors by the state, to be stationed at the various abattoirs, where they could examine the animals killed to see if they are in a healthy condition.
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DEATHS LAST WEEK
The mortality report of the health department for last week shows 40 deaths, as compared with 42 for the corresponding week of last year. Among the diseases to which death was ascribed were: Consumption, 6; kidney disease, 5; pneumonia, 4; peritonitis, 4; meningitis, 3. Of the decedents 21 were males and 22 were females. Six were under 1 year of age, five between 50 and 60, four between 60 and 70, three between 70 and 80, two between 80 and 90, and one over 90 years.
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DEATH DUE TO CARELESSNESS
The inquest in the case of George R. TRACY, who was killed by the explosion at the Eastman Kodak works on June 2nd, was brought to a close yesterday morning. Coroner SIBLEY examined Alexander CULHANE, who was with TRACY at the time of the explosion. CULHANE's testimony was similar to that of the preceding witnesses. The coroner rendered a verdict of death due to carelessness on the part of the deceased chemist.
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