Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
JUNE 12, 1900
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KICKED BY A HORSE.
Lad Living Near Nunda in a Serious Condition.
NUNDA, June 12. —
Addison YENCER, a small boy living on the
Creek road, near Nunda Junction, was nearly killed Sunday afternoon by
being kicked by a horse. He went out in the pasture to catch the
animal, preparatory to driving to Nunda to church, and when near to it,
the horse suddenly reared and kicked at a horse on the opposite side of
the fence, missing it, but striking the boy full force in the abdomen,
knocking him down. He attempted to arise and go to the house but before
he had gone far, he fell in a faint, with blood streaming from an ugly
wound in the stomach. Dr. C.J. CARRICK was called and pronounces the boy
in a very serious condition. No bones were broken.
A young man by the name of
LANGDON, who lives at Hermitage, was
wheeling through this section of the country Sunday, being bound for
East Koy. He inquired the way of some one at Portageville and they sent
him in sport eight miles out of the way, by way of Rossburg. As he was
going down a hill near that place, he lost control of his wheel and was
thrown with terrible force several feet in the air and landed in such a
manner as to injure him quite badly internally, besides reducing his
clothing to rags.
The commencement exercises of
the Nunda High School will be as
follows: The baccalaureate sermon will be preached Sunday, June 17th, in
the Universalist Church by the pastor, Rev. Clara E. MORGAN. Wednesday,
June 20th, will be class day, the exercises to be out of doors if the
weather permits and in the Academy of Music if stormy. Those who are to
graduate are as follows: Madeline E. BERGEN, Louis M. SPENCER, Mallie B.
PITCHER, Margaret E. SMITH, Jessie M. JOHNSON, Gertrude M. WILLIS, M.
Julia MURPHEY, John H. BARRON, Harry M. ELWOOD, Maurice J. NOONAN, Roy
BRAINARD and Otis BRAINARD. The officers of the class are: President,
Miss JOHNSON: secretary, John BARRON; treasurer, Miss BERGEN. The class
colors are purple and white and the Academy of Music, where the
commencement exercises are to take place, Friday, June 22d, is to be
decorated in those colors. Hon. Otto KELSEY of Geneseo, assemblyman for
Livingston county, will give the address on that occasion. The training
class numbering fifteen, is to be represented by J. Winfield GURNEE, a
member of the class.
AVON HAPPENINGS.
Wedding Announcements — Another Gas Well.
AVON, June 12. — Invitations
are out announcing the marriage of
Miss Belle HOUSE of Canawaugus to Dr. Wesley A. PARISH of this place, to
take place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.M. House,
Wednesday afternoon, June 30th, at 1 o'clock.
Frank WESCOTT of Alden, N.Y.,
who drilled W.P. SCHANCK's gas
well just east of the village, has struck another well on the Aaron
BARBER farm, just across the road from the dwelling house of Charles
STEVENS, and will commence drilling for gas as soon as a rig can be
procured.
A little son of Frank HALE, who
lives about two miles south of
the village, is very ill with diphtheria, and the house has been
quarantined.
Two thousand and five square
feet of cement walks are being
laid in front of the new residences of W. J. WEED, William H. FAR??M and
George SOUTHGATE on East Main street.
GORMLEY - McGRAW.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
MT. MORRIS, June 12. — Miss
Bessie GORMLEY, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh GORMLEY, and William McGRAW of this place were married this
morning at half past 10 at St. Patrick's Church by the Rev. Father DAY.
Miss Anna GORMLEY, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Joseph
MURPHY of Belfast as best man. The bride wore a beautiful white gown
and carried bride's roses. The bridesmaid was clothed in white trimmed
with pink and carried pink roses. Mr. McGRAW was formerly of Avon. A
wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents on Eagle
street. After traveling east for a short time the couple will reside in
Mt. Morris.
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THE NIAGARA SUICIDE.
Proves to be Miss Gertrude ROTH of Allentown, Pa.
ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 12. —
The young woman who committed
suicide yesterday by leaping into the Whirlpool rapids at Niagara Falls,
and who was reported as Miss Mabel WILLIAMS, is believed to be pretty
Gertrude ROTH, an Allentown girl, who, it is said, brooded over a recent
quarrel with her lover.
OBITUARY.
George R. VAN BUREN.
PAVILION, Jun 12. — The death
of George R. VAN BUREN occurred
yesterday. Since last December he has gradually been failing, until at
last his death was caused by pro??tration. The deceased was born at
Trenton, Oneida county, January 11, 1830. When 8 years of age he moved
with his parents to the farm where he died. He was an only child of
Martin and Sabrina VAN BUREN. February 28, 1853, he was united in
marriage to Miss Eliza WEST of Middlebury. He leaves a wife, two
daughters, one son, Miss Sabrina I.; who lives with her parents, Miss
Hattie, and Romayne, who reside near the homestead, also two
grandchildren, Rowe??e and Agatha VAN BUREN. The burial will take place
in Maplewood cemetery at Union Corners.
Mrs. Guilford DOUD.
RED CREEK, June 12. — Mrs.
Guilford DOUD died Saturday.
Besides a husband she leaves a family of seven grown up children. The
deceased was 62 years of age and a lifelong member of the Presbyterian
Church at Victor and an active worker in the cause of temperance.
Funeral to-day. Rev. Frank BISBEE officiated, and the four brothers of
the deceased acted as pall bearers.
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A WOMAN'S ARREST
Ellen LANDERS Taken into Custody on a Charge of Drunkenness.
Ellen F. LANDERS, a young woman, who has been arrested a number of
times, was arraigned in Police Court to-day on a charge of drunkenness. She
pleaded not guilty to the charge and was committed to jail till to-morrow, at
which time she will be examined.
The woman was arrested at 1:25 o'clock this morning on
Central avenue by Officers Jerry SULLIVAN and MULCAHY. She appeared to be badly
intoxicated and one of her eyes was swollen as though she had been struck by
some one or had fallen down. The woman after she was arrested on one occasion
several years ago attacked the police matron, but the latter quickly subdued
her.
ADMITTED TO PROBATE.
Sons Named as Executors of Emily LOVERIDGE's Estate.
Surrogate BENTON admitted to probate this morning the will of Emily
LOVERIDGE, who died on May 12th, leaving an estate consisting of $500 in
personalty.
Charles A. and Joel A. LOVERIDGE, sons of the testatrix, are
named as executors by a will executed on December 4, 1894.
RUTH RANDALL'S WILL.
Instrument Admitted to Probate by the Surrogate To-Day.
Letters testamentary upon the estate of Ruth RANDALL, who died on
December 23, 1899, were issued this morning to Rufus P. RANDALL, son of the
testatrix.
The estate consists of $500 in realty and $1,900 in personalty, and
the son is the only heir. The will was made on June 8, 1899.
A NEW JAILOR.
John BIRDSALL Succeeds John CAWTHRA Who Becomes a Court Attendant To-Day.
John BIRDSALL, one of Sheriff FORD's deputies, has been appointed
jailor to succeed John CAWTHRA, who has been made a court attendant. The change
which was made by Sheriff FORD, went into effect to-day, when both men began
their new duties.
BIRDSELL's home is in Pittsford and he has been a deputy sheriff
for some time. John CAWTHRA has been jailor over twenty-five years, having
served under Sheriffs BURLINGAME, SCHOEFFEL, HANNAN, HODGSON, DAVY, SCHROTH and
FORD.
HELD FOR BURGLARY.
James HAMMOND Waives Examination in the Police Court.
James HAMMOND, who is charged with burglarizing the liquor store of
KOVELSKI & SMITH on Central avenue, waived examination when arraigned in
police court to-day and was held for the grand jury by Judge WHITE.
HAMMOND was arrested by Officers BURKE and MULCAHY while in the act of
burglarizing the saloon. The thief got into the place by forcing open a
transom over a rear door. When the officers entered he made a bluff that he was
employed in the place and pretended to be washing glasses. The proprietors were
sent for and stated that he was not employed in the saloon. Even if he was it
was very evident that he had committed burglary when he forced open the transom.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
Anna BRAUN's Mother Will Look After Her Daughter's Estate.
Letters of administration upon the estate of Anna BRAUN, who
died on May 30th, were issued this morning to Philippine BRAUN, mother of the
decedent.
The estate consists of $2,000 in personalty and $1,700 in realty.
CHARGED WITH VAGRANCY.
Boy, Who Refused to Work; Arrested on Complaint of His Father.
Emil BRINK, 16 years of age, was arraigned in Police Court to-day
on a charge of vagrancy preferred against him by his father. The latter stated
that the boy had for some time refused to work.
The boy said that if he was given another opportunity he would mend his
ways and go to work. This satisfied the father and he was released.
Lincoln Club Active.
The Lincoln Club held a meeting last evening at the city
building to make arrangements for a marching club in the coming campaign. M.T.
MORSE was elected captain. A committee of three was appointed composed of H.J.
SIMMELIAK, Ald. BEARD and Edward SHULTZ to act as an executive committee. The
captain ordered a drill for next Wednesday evening. There were about sixty
members present.
SUIT FOR SERVICES.
Carrie A. READY Asks Damages for Work on KNICKERBOCKER Farm.
Carrie A. READY is plaintiff in an action brought in Supreme Court
for $75 damages, that amount being claimed for labor and services expended in
putting in fifteen acres of wheat on the KNICKERBOCKER farm at the corner of
Lake avenue and the Ridge road. Ella K. ANGELL is the defendant.
The complaint alleges that Edgar KNICKERBOCKER was the agent of the
defendant in the care and management of the farm in August, 1898, and that the
wheat was put in at that time. The answer states that the plaintiff failed to
perform her contract, also that the farm is owned by the defendant and Jessie
KNICKERBOCKER jointly.
The case was placed on trial before Justice DUNWELL in Part II
of Trial Term this forenoon, George P. DECKER appearing for the plaintiff and
Quincy VAN VOORHIS for the defendant.
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
— Mrs. Maria WHOLAHAN died yesterday at the family residence, No. 41 Yale
street, aged 44 years. Deceased is survived by her husband and four
children.
— Ellenor, wife of William H. NIVEN, died yesterday at the family residence,
No. 87 North Fitzhugh street
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WIFE-BEATER SENT TO PENITENTIARY
Locked His Wife Out and Then Assaulted Her.
Wife Caused His Arrest Because, She Said, It Was Not the First Time He Assaulted
Her.
Husband Pleaded Guilty, but Said His Wife Was in the Habit of Remaining Out
Late.
Because his wife remained out later last night than he thought she should
have, James C. BROWN, who lives at 334 State street, upbraided her, locked her
out and finally letting her in, struck her a blow in the face. As she had
several times, according to her story told in police court to-day, been
assaulted by him, she thought it was about time to stop it and caused his
arrest. He was taken into custody by Officers YAWMAN and TWITCHELL at 2 o'clock
this morning and when he was arraigned to court he pleaded guilty to the charge,
and was sentenced to serve ten days in the penitentiary in default of paying a
fine of $10.
BROWN endeavored to justify his conduct by stating that his
wife was in the habit of remaining out late at night. She had greatly annoyed
him by doing this, he said, and when she returned home at 11 o'clock last night
he lost all patience with her and struck her. He said that he was frank to admit
that he did strike her, but thought that he was justified in taking the action
that he did take.
The wife told an entirely different story. She said she was not in
the habit of remaining out late at night and asserted that her husband was the
one who remained out. She said that she was out last night, but that it was only
9:30 when she went to her home and not 11 o'clock, as he claimed it was. When
she tried to get into their rooms her husband locked the door on her and told
her that she might just as well remain out the remainder of the night. She made
efforts to induce her husband to allow her to enter the house, but these were
not successful till a whole hour had elapsed. When the husband finally opened
the door and admitted her he began abusing her and calling her vile names. Then
he struck her a blow in the face. She stated to the court that he had frequently
assaulted her, but that she never had him arrested before and she thought it was
about time that he was made to understand that he could not assault her.
After hearing the wife's story Judge WHITE sentenced the young man
to pay a fine of $10 or serve ten days in the penitentiary. He said that he was
not able to pay the fine and therefore had to go to the penitentiary.
SLIGHT BLAZE.
Occurred in Building Corner of Sherman and Bauer Streets.
At 3:15 o'clock this morning an alarm from Box 48, corner of Sherman and
Otis streets, summoned the fire department to a vacant store located in a story
and half building at the intersection of Sherman and Bauer streets. The blaze
which was confined to the rear portion of the store, was quickly extinguished by
the firemen.
The origin of the blaze is not known. The fire may have been the
work of incendiaries. The damage done amounted to $100. This loss is covered by
insurance. Joseph KAUFFMAN is the owner of the building.
TAKEN TO AUBURN.
Michael SULLIVAN and Charles McGRATH Have Begun Serving Sentences.
Michael SULLIVAN and Charles McGRATH were taken to Auburn prison by
Deputy Sheriff Frank HAWLEY yesterday. They were quiet prisoners and seemed to
know their surroundings very well. Both men have been in Auburn before.
SULLIVAN will spend two years and six months and McGRATH not
less than a year and not more than four. They held up an old man named Edward
GATES and robbed him of 70 cents. The police and the authorities at large are
overjoyed to think that both are now in a safe place, where they will remain for
some time to come.
CORNISH SUES TROLLEY COMPANY
Asks $2,000 Damages for injury to His Spine by a Fall.
The action brought by Joseph F. CORNISH against the Rochester
Railway Company, to obtain $2,000 damages for injuries sustained while boarding
one of the trolley company's cars on Main street, west, was placed on trial
before Justice DUNWELL and a jury of twelve men yesterday afternoon. H.H. McMATH
appearing for the plaintiff, and Charles J. BISSELL for the defendant company.
The defense is that CORNISH was guilty of contributory negligence,
in taking a car at that point; also, if he had taken the advice of Dr. Charles
R. BARBER, his physician, he would have been out much sooner than he was, and
perhaps would not have been obliged to go to bed at all.
CORNISH is a middle-aged man, and weighs perhaps 180 pounds.
He is a contractor, and employs a number of men to do house furnishing work. A
year ago last February he went to Van HOESEN's store, at the corner of Main
street east, and Graves street, to get a pail of paste.
He came outside with the paste, and started across Main street. Just at that
moment a car came along and he hailed it. CORNISH testified that the motorman
nodded, and that the car came to a stop, or nearly so.
CORNISH placed the pail upon the steps and took hold of the left
hand handle to pull himself upon the car. He states that as he was in the
act of drawing himself up the car lurched forward, throwing him around and
causing him to strike on something on the back end of the car. He says the car
made another lurch, and he was thrown off, the paste spilling all over him. He
struck on his back and was stunned for a time.
CORNISH was able to go to the place where his men were working, and one
of his workmen scraped off the paste. He was then able to go about his business.
The next morning at 2 o'clock he began to feel queer sensations, and told his
wife that he believed he was more badly hurt than he had thought. This peculiar
sensation continued and Dr. BARBER was called to attend him. He found that
CORNISH's spine was injured.
The plaintiff was confined to his bed for several weeks. Upon the
cross-examination, Mr. BISSELL brought out the fact that CORNISH did not go to
bed as soon as he was advised to do so by his physician. He was also able to be
around and take care of his men a portion of the time.
Dr. BARBER took the stand and testified to attending CORNISH.
He described the nature of the injures, saying that CORNISH was suffering from a
spinal sprain, which might or might not be permanent. He was allowed to answer
this latter question upon the strenuous objection of defendant's counsel.
"There is no allegation of continuing injury in the
complaint," said Mr. BISSELL. "I therefore hold that it is incompetent
under his pleading to describe such injuries."
Justice DUNWELL held that Mr. McMATH's pleadings did not cover continuing
injuries, and Mr. McMATH then asked the privilege of amending them.
"I am inclined to allow it," said Justice DUNWELL.
Mr. BISSELL said that if plaintiff's attorney was allowed to amend his pleadings
he would ask the right to medically examine the plaintiff, and find out what his
injuries were. "I never proceed with a case without sending a physician
around to examine the plaintiff, when there is a claim of continuing
injury," said Mr. BISSELL. "There was no claim of that kind
here, and I did not follow that custom."
Judge DUNWELL then adjourned the case to give Mr. BISSELL time to
make the required examination, and when that is accomplished the amendment to
the pleadings will be allowed.
At the opening of court this morning Charles EDGERTON, who was
connected with Mr. BISSELL for the defense, announced that a settlement had been
made of the case and that it would not be litigated any further. Judge
DUNWELL then discharged the jurors.
PENFIELD MAN BADLY HURT.
Hip Broken and Shoulder Dislocated in a Runaway Accident on Meigs Street.
A horse owned and driven by Frederick C. THOMAS of Penfield ran away on
Meigs street this morning. At the corner of Richard street Mr. THOMAS was thrown
out. He was rendered unconscious and when picked up was seen to be badly hurt.
The Homeopathic Hospital ambulance was called and the surgeon
on examination found that Mr. THOMAS had fractured his right hip and dislocated
his right shoulder. He was taken to the hospital where his injures were attended
to. He will be confined to the hospital for several weeks at least.