Early News

Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
JUNE 15, 1900

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BOY DROWNED IN THE CANAL
Sad Ending of Harold BETTERGER, Who Went Near the Water.
His Parents Sent Him Out to Do an Errand and He Got Too Close to the Canal Bank.
The Body Recovered — Coroner SIBLEY Called and He Has Decided to Grant a Certificate of Death.
   Little Harold BETTERGER the 3-year-old son of John and Minerva BETTERGER, who reside at the corner of Clinton avenue, south, and Averill street, was drowned at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon while playing on the towpath of the Erie canal with some companions.
The family is cast into the deepest despair to-day, for Harold was a bright boy, beloved by parents and playmates. In several places last evening regret was expressed at the lad's sudden and untimely death.
The boys with whom Harold has sometimes associated have the bad habit of playing about the canal. Yesterday afternoon Harold was sent out by his parents to do an errand. While on his way he turned out of his course to stop beside the canal. He had been told not to go there, but he thought there was no danger.
Suddenly some of the boys who were also playing in the water heard a scream, and looking around they heard a splash, and saw a small hat floating in the water, and they at once realized that Harold had fallen in. None of the boys was old enough to go to Harold's assistance, and they were so stupefied that they didn't know how to act anyway.
   Fred DOUX who works near by, heard the noise and came running along the towpath. The lads excitedly pointed to the water and told him where Harold had gone down. Without waiting an instant DOUX plunged into the water and dove to the bottom of the canal. He repeated the dive several times, but without success.
Somebody went to the telephone and called up Coroner SIBLEY, who notified the morgue, and the wagon was dispatched to the spot.
   While the coroner was getting there DOUX and other young men were busy searching the water for the body. Before the coroner arrived they had found it and the remains had been drawn out upon the bank. Efforts were at once made to resuscitate the lad but they proved unsuccessful.
   After considering the case Coroner SIBLEY decided to grant a certificate of death, and this will be done some time during the day.

ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT.
Four Men Charged With Attacking Engineer JOHNSON Taken Into Custody.
  Deputy Sheriffs ABBOTT and POLLOCK went to Manchester yesterday afternoon and arrested Patrick O'BRIEN, Henry VARNEY, William BENZEL and Peter MORRISON, charged with assaulting E.A. JOHNSON, a Lehigh Valley engineer at Rochester Junction last Friday. JOHNSON was assaulted on his engine and seriously injured. The assault grew out of labor troubles, all the men in the case being railroad employees.
   The last grand jury found sealed indictments against the offenders and the arrests followed. O'BRIEN and BENZEL have been admitted to bail.

ROBBED OF WATCH.
Frank JEWETT's Room in East Main Street Block Entered.
   Frank JEWETT of 385 Main street, east, reported to the police this morning that his room had been entered and a lady's gold-filled hunting-case watch with JEWETT's picture inside the cover, taken.
Two young women came to the place yesterday and engaged a room and shortly afterwards disappeared. As they had not returned when JEWETT reported the theft of his watch he is inclined to think that they may know something about the disappearance of the timepiece.

MANY WEDDINGS IN THIS CITY.
June Brides and Roses in Profusion This Week.
Miss Gertrude Frances HICKSON and Charles Rufus OSGOOD Wedded at First M.E. Church.
Miss Ella WALCH and William TULLINS United in Marriage — Other Weddings of the Day.
Miss Gertrude Frances HICKSON, daughter of Charles HICKSON, and Charles Rufus OSGOOD; son of the late R.F. OSGOOD, both of this city, were united in marriage at noon yesterday. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Charles E. HAMILTON, in the presence of about 200 relatives and friends of the young couple.
   There were no attendants, the bridal couple being preceded by the four ushers as they walked up the aisle. Prof. Herve D. WILKINS played the Mendelssohn wedding march. The ushers were Messrs. James MANN of Brockport and Messrs. Edwin LOUIS, Arnold EMPEY and B. Holmes WALLACE of this city. The bride wore a steel gray gown of camelshair.
     Mr. and Mrs. OSGOOD left yesterday for an eastern trip.
They will be at home after September 1st, at No. 31 Meigs street. Mr. OSGOOD is connected with the Rochester Optical and Camera Company. He is well known in musical circles, being the tenor soloist of the Third Presbyterian Church choir.

WALCH — TULLINS.
    Miss Ella WALCH and William TULLINS were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. WALCH, of No. 128 Alexander street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frederick D. LEETE, in the presence of about fifty guests, the bridal couple standing under the arch of ferns and cut flowers. The bride was attended by Miss Mabel W. FOX, as maid of honor, and the best man was James PHILLIPS. The bride wore pale blue silk trimmed with chiffon and ribbon, and carried white roses. The maid of honor wore white Persian lawn and carried pink carnations. Supper was served after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. TULLINS left later for an extended tour. They will be at home after July 2d, at No. 128 Alexander street.

SMITH — HARTELL.
   Miss M. Elizabeth SMITH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. SMITH of No. 70 Columbia avenue, and William A. HARTELL were united in marriage yesterday morning at Immaculate Conception Church, by Rev. William GLEASON. Miss Clara A. SMITH, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Frank S. SMITH, her brother, best man. Mr. and Mrs. HARTELL will be at home, after July 1st, at No. 64 Romeyn street.

FUHRMAN — MYERS.
   Miss Louisa A. FUHRMAN and Michael L. MYERS were married last evening at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. FURHMANN, No. 70 Lincoln street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. SCHUKAI of German Emanuel M. E. Church. Miss Elvira PEIFFER and Miss Florence E. FUHRMAN were the bridesmaids, and the ushers were William S. FUHRMAN and Benjamin F. GOETTEL. A number of out of town guests were present.

PERRY — EUSTACE.
   Miss Maud PERRY and Fred EUSTACE were untied in marriage on Tuesday evening at Christ Church, by Rev. Elijah H. EDSON, the assistant rector. Prof. James H. BAGLEY, organist of the church, played the wedding march. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served at the home of the bride's parents on South Ford street. Mr. and Mrs. EUSTACE left later for a trip through Western New York. They will make their home at Silver Springs, of which village the groom is a well-known resident.

DUFF — McINTOSH.
    Miss Jessie Annie DUFF of Newport-on-Tay, Scotland, and John R. McINTOSH of Rochester were untied in marriage yesterday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. James WORK.

STEVENSON — NEAR.
   Mrs. Grace E. STEVENSON and Edmund L. NEAR of Chitawango were married yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.R. HENDRICKSON.

BACHE — BURNETT.
   Miss Gertrude E. BACHE and Nelson A. BURNETT were united in marriage last evening by Rev. Dr. J.P. SANKEY, at his home, on North Washington street. Mr. and Mrs. BURNETT will make their home at No. 156 Jay street.

MANITOU BEACH HOTEL.
Fred WERTZ Will Formally Open This Well-Known Resort Saturday.
    Mr. Fred WERTZ, who has achieved fame as a successful hotel manager, will open Manitou Beach Hotel for the season to-morrow. The hotel has been thoroughly renovated, and some additions have been made to an equipment that was already well-nigh perfect. Visitors will find Manitou a most delightful place to spend a vacation this year — even though it be but for an afternoon and evening.
    Mr. WERTZ needs no introduction to Rochesterians. It is sufficient to say that the hotel will be conducted with a view to giving every guest a full measure of comfort and enjoyment. The famous white fish and chicken dinners will be served each evening, as well as a regular table d'hote dinner. Don't fail to visit Manitou at an early date.

ELIZABETH TAIT.
Funeral Held From the Rescue Mission — Services Largely Attended.
   The Funeral of Elizabeth TAIT, a well-known colored resident of this city, whose death occurred last Tuesday, was held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the Rescue Mission. The funeral was held from the mission in accordance with Mrs. TAIT's dying request, she having worshiped there for several years.
The services were attended. Rev. C.E. HAMILTON, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. J.J. ADAMS, pastor of Zion Methodist Church, and Superintendent HINES of the Rescue Mission.

DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
— Loretta LITTLE, daughter of Barry and the late Margaret LITTLE, died at the home of her sister, No. 6 Caroline street, this morning, aged 17 years.

— The funeral of John ODENBACH was held from the family residence, No. ?? Chatham street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church.

— Mrs. Anna O'GRADY died yesterday at the family residence, No. 161 South avenue, aged 61 years. Deceased is survived by two sons, James and William O'GRADY, and one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth DALTON.

JUNE 15, 1900
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WEDDINGS IN SENECA FALLS.
Two Ceremonies — Elaborate Floral Decorations.
   SENECA FALLS, June 15, — The marriage Miss Bessie M. BLAKNEY and Walter J. FISHER of this place was celebrated Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's father, William S. BLAKNEY, corner of White and Spring streets, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Ezra TINKER, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Only the immediate families and a few of the most intimate friends of the bride and groom were present. The bride was becomingly attired in white organdie and was unattended at the ceremony. The newly married couple departed on the 9:01 train for a brief trip. Upon their return they will occupy rooms at No. 13 Spring street.
   At the home of the bride's parents in Junius Wednesday evening occurred the marriage of Miss Maud Mae AVERY and William C. KRAFT, the ceremony being performed by Rev. E.G. ROBBINS, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The floral decorations in the house were beautiful. The bride was charming in a costume of white organdie. She carried a bouquet of bride roses and was attended at the ceremony by her sister, Miss Enos AVERY. A reception was afterwards held and choice refreshments served. Mr. and Mrs. KRAFT left on the evening train for an extended bridal tour and upon their return will make their home in Junius.
   The approaching marriage of Patrick CLARY, the junior member of the clothing firm of CLARY Brothers in this place, and Miss Dora MALONEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin MALONEY of Waterloo, is announced to take place in St. Mary's Church at Waterloo Friday, September 7th.
Eugene TRACY was thrown from his bicycle last evening and quite severely injured about the face and head.

   At a business meeting of the Young People's Alliance of the Emmanuel Evangelical Church the following officers were elected:
President: Mrs. J. PREISS; vice-president, Lizzie HOCKENBERGER;
recording secretary, Mrs. O.C. FRECH; corresponding secretary, Dora FRECH; treasurer, Irwin ROLLER.

   The marriage of Miss Nellie VOSBURGH of Seneca Castle and Alfred A. SIGSBY, formerly of this village, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank VOSBURGH, Tuesday, Rev. Albert P. FOX officiating. Mr. and Mrs. SIGSBY will go to Warren, Ill., where they will make their future home.

FAIRPORT HAPPENINGS.
Wedding Announcement.
    The marriage of Miss Minnie DeWITT, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence G. DeWITT, and C. Lacy FULLER will be solemnized at the First Baptist Church next Tuesday evening.

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