Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed
June 27, 1900
STEUBEN
Special Meeting of Steuben Presbytery to Ordain and Install Edward Crist.
A special meeting of the Presbytery of Steuben was held in the Presbyterian Church of Campbell yesterday, June 26th, at which Edward G. W. CRIST was received from the Presbytery of Geneva and examined with reference to ordination and installation over the church of Campbell. The examination was thorough and well sustained.
At the services in the evening the invocation was offered by the Rev. Alfred F. PRATT, the lesson was read and prayer offered by the Rev. Roland E. CRIST, the sermon was preached by the Rev. D. H. PALMER, D. D., the constitutional questions put by the Rev. F. S. SWAN, the moderator, the ordaining prayer was offered by the Rev. S. W. PRATT, the charge to the pastor was given by the Rev. Alfred J. HUTTON, D. D. The benediction was pronounced by the pastor, after which a reception was given the pastor in the church parlors.
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--The New York and Pennsylvania Telephone and Telegraph Company will install a telephone exchange in Pultney on its new rural exchange plan. The local exchange will be owned by the subscribers.
--Cypher's Incubator Band is the name of a new organization recently started in Wayland. It is composed of about twenty good musicians and is under the direction of Professor JACOBS, who has lately moved to town from Hornellsville.
--Census Enumerator KNAUER has about completed the census of Wayland village. No figures have yet been given, but it is known that Wayland has made the greatest increase in population of any town on the Rochester division of the Erie railroad.
--Mrs. John MEAD, of Wayland, received a package by mail Monday morning from her husband, who has been missing since last Thursday. It was postmarked at Warsaw at 6 P. M. Saturday. The package contained his bank book and some returned checks, but no communication. Chief of Police George WHITEMAN, of Wayland, started at once for Warsaw, and dispatches were sent to Buffalo and other points to stop him if possible.
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GENESEE
Interesting Sessions of Genesee Baptist Association at Elba.
The annual meeting of the Genesee Baptist Association, which comprises the Baptist Churches of Genesee and Wyoming counties, opened at Elba yesterday afternoon with a convention of the Sunday-schools. The president of the convention is George D. COGSWELL, of Attica, and the secretary is Mrs. Mary A. TALBOR, of Castile. The opening devotional service was conducted by the Rev. A. B. O'NEAL, of La Grange. President COGSWELL, in his opening address, spoke of the benefit of organization and association and the exchange of plans. Rev. C. A. MERRILL, of Castile, spoke on the subject, "A and B as Sunday-school Teachers." The subject of an address by Rev. C. E. BASCOM, of Attica, was "The Sunday-school as a Recruiting Agency For the Church." Rev. H. A. PEASE, of Perry, introduced the subject of "The Sunday-school as a Training Agency of the Church." A paper written by rev. F. Glen KENNY, of Le Roy, was read by F. B. ROBINSON, of Le Roy, on the line as the preceding paper. Rev. C. H. MOSS, pastor of the Park venue Baptist Church, Rochester, delivered a stirring address on "The Bible, the Teacher and the Scholars; a Study in Combinations."
The meeting last evening was in charge of the Baptist Young People's Union. The address of the evening was by Rev. A. E. WAFFLE, of Albion.
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BADLY BRUISED
Sidney SALWAY, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. SALWAY, of West Main street Batavia, met with an almost fatal accident Monday evening while training for the Batavia-Le Roy bicycle road race on July(?) 4th. SALWAY had wheeled to Le Roy and was on his way back home to Batavia the accident occurring in front of Walter KING's residence, a mile and one-half east of Batavia. SALWAY was going at a fast rate of speed when he collided with a rig occupied by Leonard B. WOOD, of Stafford. It was so dark that SALWAY had no chance to see the carriage. He struck the left side forward wheel and was hustled to the side of the road.
Mr. WOOD picked him up and carried him to Dr. SHOWERMAN'S office in Batavia, where Dr. SHOWERMAN with Dr. MORSE dressed his injuries. Besides being badly bruised his lower jaw was broken in two places, one on each side, and there was a two-inch gash in the skull over the left eye. One tooth was knocked out.
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--Miss Mayme BURNS, daughter of Martin BURNS, and Edwin A. MULLEN, both of Batavia, were united in marriage yesterday morning in Batavia by Father ENRIGHT at St. Joseph's deanery. They will reside at No. 8 Chase park, Batavia.
--A Republican marching club has been organized in Batavia with the following officers: Captain A. M. STEELE, first lieutenant, H. S. KIBBE; second lieutenant, Louis WIARD; first sergeant, Robert A. WALLACE; principal musician, E. J. KIBBE. Fifty members are already enrolled..--A quiet wedding took place at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of Miss Heppie E. WICKS, at Park place, in Le Roy. The bride was Mrs. Martha SWAIN, of Utica, who has been staying at Miss WICKS's for several months. The groom was John STRAIGHT, of Cuba, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. F. S. PARKHURST. Mr. and Mrs. STRAIGHT left on the morning train for their home in Cuba.
--Yesterday two of Le Roy's most popular young men were married. The first was W. H. FOSTER, who was united in marriage to Miss Claudia HILLS, of Matteawan. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian parsonage at Clifton Springs, and was performed by Rev. S. B. SHERRILL, at whose home the bride has been stopping. Mr. and Mrs. FOSTER left last evening for Ohio and will be absent about three weeks, when they will return to Le Roy to reside, where the groom is engaged in practicing law.
The other marriage was that of Walter G. GIVEN, of Le Roy, to Miss Iolene ALGER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George ALGER, of Honeoye Falls. Rev. Earl D. SHEPARD performed the ceremony, and the bride and groom departed for a short tour. They will reside at Le Roy.
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COMMENCEMENT OF NORMALS
Big Day Yesterday At Brockport And Geneseo
Graduating Classes
In Both Schools Lists Approximated Two Hundred
State Supt. Skinner
Interesting and Inspiring Orator of the Day at Brockport Normal School-
Geneseo Deserted now by Students and Their Friends- The Programmes.
Brockport, June 26 - The presence of State Superintendent SKINNER and the laying of the corner-stone of the new practice hall, together with the large number of graduates, attracted more than the usual crowd to the sixty-sixth annual commencement of Brockport normal school to-day. The hall was a bower of handsome decorations.
The exercises were opened at 10 o'clock (unreadable)"Recessional" was beautifully sung by a chorus. The following programme was carried out: "The Spirit of Rivalry Among Students," Bertha Warner SEELY; "Lessons from French History," William James HOOVER; "The Future of Cuba," Edith HORTON; "The Spirit of the Times," Bertha Harriet PECK; "The Heart of a Poet," Adah DURAND; "Russia in the Far East," Robert BURNS; piano solo, E. Elizabeth CARY; "The Future Woman," Leona May ADAMS; "The Educated Man," Frederick FRASER; "In the Harbor We've Been Sheltered," normal chorus; address to the graduating class, Hon. Charles R. SKINNER, LL. D., state superintendent of public instruction: presentation of diplomas; doxology and benediction.
Following the programme came the laying of the corner stone, with Superintendent SKINNER giving the address. Other rites were: Prayer, Rev. Dr. REICHEL; remarks by the president of the board, John D. BURNS; statement as to the documents deposited, Dr. SMITH; laying of the corner stone; "America," normal chorus; benediction, Rev. R. J. STORY.
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GENESEO COMMENCEMENT
Nearly Two Hundred Students Given Diplomas at Normal Hall Yesterday.
Geneseo, June 26 - This was commencement day at the Geneseo normal school. Nearly two hundred students were presented with diplomas of graduation at the formal exercises which took place in the morning.
The weather conditions were perfect, and Normal hall was taxed to its utmost capacity by the crowds in attendance.
All decorations had been removed from the large auditorium for the final exercises. The dais at the west end had been fitted with seats for the faculty of the school, the local board and the clergy. The graduating class were located in the front tier of seats facing the platform. They numbered 193 in all. The class was officered by Marvin E. JANES, president; Mabelle C. HOWARD, vice-president; Bertha R. OWEN, secretary; Clinton N. QUINBY, treasurer; Samuel W. COOK, teller.
The following programme was observed: Overture, Geneseo normal school orchestra; anthem prayer, Rev. E. M. SNODGRASS, Ph. D.; selection, orchestra; address, Rev. George B. STEWART, D. D., Auburn; selection, orchestra; presentation of diplomas, Hon. Solomon HUBBARD; benediction.
The graduating address by Rev. George B. STEWART was upon the subject, "Life." He spoke for fifty minutes and was accorded absolute attention. Hon. Solomon HUBBARD, who presented the diplomas to the successful students, is president of the local board, and has been a member of that body for nearly a quarter century. At the close of the programme Dr. John M. MILNE, principal of the school, spoke to the graduating class briefly upon the subject of their changed relations. The exercises were concluded by noon and most of the students and their guests had left Geneseo before night.
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SENECA
Moving of a Coal Shed May be Source of Trouble
When Mr. STEARNS, the manager of the large coal yard on Canal street, Seneca Falls, owned by E. P. GLEASON, went to the office yesterday morning, he was surprised to find that a portion of a coal shed, which had been recently built, had been cut or sawed off during the night, and that the portion sawed off, about eighteen feet long by ten feet wide, had been thrown into another place. The coal shed stands adjoining the Cayuga and Seneca canal towpath, and the presence of the state s_ow, which was moored to the shore, with its occupants soundly sleeping, at once suggested the explanation of the work.
Saturday last Mr. CODDINGTON, of Geneva, the canal superintendent, notified Mr. STEARNS verbally that this change must be made, the land on which this portion of the shed stood being state property. The title to the land has been in question for some years, but the question was not aroused until the Lehigh acquired the title to the land on the south side of Canal street, forcing Mr. GLEASON to remove his coal yard and shed to his land upon the north side of the street. Both claim title to the land.
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DEATH FOLLOWED PICNIC
For one family the annual picnic of St. Patrick's Church, of Seneca Falls, held Monday at Cayuga Lake park had a sorrowful ending. Mrs. Thomas McCUE, with her family, was in attendance, and late in the afternoon she rode across the lake to Cayuga village, and while returning complained of a severe pain in her head. On arriving at the park dock she became unconscious, and was carried into the pavilion, where Dr. John F. CROSBY pronounced the attack to be apoplexy. Her two sons took their mother to her home in Seneca Falls, where she expired early yesterday morning. Her age was 48, and she is survived by a husband and four sons, James, Leo, George and Frank, and daughter, Luella.
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--The Varick School Association will hold its annual reunion and celebration at East Varick Thursday afternoon and evening. Among other prominent members of the association are : Professor Isaac H. ROBERTS, of Cornell University; Professor Fred B. McDUFFEE, of Brooklyn; Professor Dwight D. WARNE, of Rochester, and Professor Frank L. WARNE, of Fairfield Military Institute. The attendance will be large and the exercise interesting.
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NIAGARA
--The three days session of the Niagara District Epworth League and the district ministers' meeting began in the First Methodist Church, Lockport, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Presiding Elder MILLSPAUGH, of Albion, called the meeting to order. The meeting organized with the election of Presiding Elder MILLSPAUGH, of Albion, as chairman, and Rev. F. L. WEM__ of La Salle, as secretary.
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CAYUGA VILLAGE FIRE SWEPT AGAIN
Disastrous Flames Thought to be the Work of Incendiaries
Not The First Time
Town Hall, Union School and James Muldoon's Dwelling Went
Early Yesterday Morning - Insurance and Loss - Cayuga
The village of Cayuga about 3 o'clock yesterday morning suffered disastrously from fire, which was undoubtedly the work of an incendiary.
The fire was first discovered in the town hall, and, though a prompt alarm was given, the building being as dry as tinder and all frame, and there being no means with which to combat the destroying element, it was soon a mass of flames, which quickly; communicated with the frame dwelling to the north, occupied and owned by James MULDOON, which with some of its contents was soon destroyed.
Next to the dwelling stood the union school of the village, only a short distance away efforts to save which were frustrated by the intense heat. The flames reached the __oden cornice, and in an incredibly short space of time the bare, brick walls of the finest school edifice ever built by the village of Cayuga alone marked its site. It cost about $3,000. The light south wind blowing at the time carried flaming shingles over the north of the village, endangering that portion, and the livelist efforts alone prevented a general con__gration.
The school building and the town hall were insured to cover the loss, while Mr. MULDOON had but $400 of insurance, with loss aggregating about $1,000.
The frequent fires in this unprotected village have caused a number of insurance companies to decline risks there, and it is somewhat humorously remarked that, if present conditions are not soon modified, the New York Central depot, a wheelless railroad car, must soon be the only landmark to indicate the spot where once stood the village of Cayuga.
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MONROE
State Consolidation of Penfield Schools With Village Union School.
The superintendent of public instruction has dissolved some of the school districts adjoining union school No. 1 of Penfield village, and those adjacent are to be annexed to the union school district. This cannot fail to be of great advantage to all concerned, as it will give superior school pri__es to the annexed portions, and, by nearly doubling the assessed valuation of the property in district No. 1, will reduce taxation to a point that will not be burdensome to any. The change will not necessitate any addition to the present building, although some changes in the interior arrangement may be necessary.
This consolidation will give an opportunity for the continued maintenance of a first-class school, and it is expected that the board of education will take such steps as are necessary for the accommodation of the increased attendance. Professor W. G. CLARKE(?), a graduate of the University of Toronto, has been re-engaged as principal the coming year; Miss Rose KENNEDY; primary department, and Miss Carrie FELLOWS intermediate. Miss Florence HUNT, the __eceptress, expects to enter Vassar College next year.
No one has yet been engaged for her position.
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HAIL AT SPENCERPORT
About 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon a furious hail storm passed over Spencerport and vicinity. The storm was of short duration, but large quantities of hail fell, many of the hailstones being three-quarters of an inch in diameter. After the storm passed the ground was covered with leaves and small twigs, which had been stripped from the trees. Gardens suffered severely, and many cherries were ruined. Wheat was also badly beaten down where it had a heavy growth. Nearly every light of glass in H. E. ROGERS's greenhouse was broken and the plants badly damaged. The hail was the worst that has fallen in the vicinity since the great storm in 1880, which did so much damage in the town of Ogden.
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--The bonds of the village of Fairport for the $20,000 necessary to supply the village have been awarded to the lowest bidding Sturrell Company, of Poughkeepsie.
--At 6:30 o'clock last evening at Spencerport, Elizabeth R. WILCOX, daughter of Henry B. WILCOX, of Spencerport, and Forest ? TAYLOR, of Holley, were united in marriage. The bride was attended by her sister, Gertrude M., and Nat OLDS, of Holley, his groomsman. Rev. Emerson TAYLOR, Providence, Rhode Island, officiated.
-- Monday evening occurred the death of Mrs. Sarah F. COOPER, of Fairport, from cat__ of the stomach. Deceased was home at Port Colborne, Canada, in 1863, and moved to Fairport about five years ago. She had been ill since January last and through all was a patient sufferer and loving mother. Besides her husband, Charles B. COOPER, two sons survive, Harley and Alton.
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YATES
Little County Right in line for McKinley and Roosevelt.
The Republicans of Penn Yan are highly __ed over the ticket nomination at Philadelphia, and the leaders are of the belief that McKINLEY and ROOSEVELT, will receive a tremendous majority in "Little Yates," on election day. Nothing, but praise is heard throughout the county over the ticket, and even the best informed Democrats admit it is a strong combination.
Arrangements are being made in Penn Yan for a grand ratification meeting, wh__ with speeches, music and other demonstrations, the nominations of William McKINLEY and Theodore ROOSEVELT will be enthusiastically indorsed. A new Republican banner will also soon be flung to the breeze in Main street.
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STORM DID DAMAGE
A fierce electrical storm yesterday afternoon did considerable damage in the Lake Keuka regions. In some places the storm was accompanied with hail. This was especially so in the vicinity of Crosby and Fe___'s on the east side of the lake and in the places on Bluff point, and the vineyards in many instances were badly cut by the hail and also by the heavy rain. Lightning struck in many places. Patrick CARROLL'S barn on Bluff point was struck and burned with most of the contents. It also reported that a barn on the James STEVENS'S farm on Bluff point was burned, as was a house or barn on the PORTER place in that town.
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PENN YAN POLICE
At a special meeting of the board of trustees of Penn Yan Monday night George T. VROOMAN and Archie DAINES were elected regular paid policemen, an appropriation of $800 for this purpose having been voted at a recent special tax meeting. These appointees, with Chief EASTMAN, will constitute the paid police force of Penn Yan, it being the first salaried force that village has ever enjoyed. Resolutions were voted that the policemen be required to dress in the regulation uniform, and that the equipping of the force be left in the hands of the police committee.
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-- Yesterday the mercury in Penn Yan registered 96 degrees in the middle of the day, being as warm as any point yet recorded this year. During the afternoon an electrical storm visited Penn Yan, but very little rain fell.
--Willis A. JOHNSTON, a compositor on the Penn Yan Express, in about two weeks intends to start a paper to be called the Daily News, with headquarters in the Wheeler block. It will be a four column four page publication, to be issued in the afternoon and will sell at one cent a copy.
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WAYNE
Sad Plight of David Glavin, a Syracuse Workman, at Lyons.
David GLAVIN, a bricklayer, employed on the factory which is in process of erection in Lyons by the Empire State Sugar Beet Company, met with a well-nigh fatal accident yesterday morning while at work at the factory site. The window stay upon which he was standing suddenly gave way and precipitated him to the ground, a distance of sixty feet. The stay was fixed just above the fourth-story window of the building. The man was picked up unconscious and conveyed to his room in the National hotel. There his injuries were examined by Dr. M. A. VEEDER. He was found to be suffering from a fracture of the left arm at the elbow and a break of the left leg at the knee. He was also terribly bruised about the head and body. In addition to this it is feared that he may have sustained internal injuries. Fears are entertained that he may not recover.
GLAVIN's home is in Syracuse. He is 41 years of age and has a wife and seven children.
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GOOD MAN GONE
William R. JOHNSON, one of the best known and highly respected residents of Wayne county, died at his home near Palmyra yesterday morning from the effects of a serious fall received Sunday last. Deceased was born in Palmyra July 21, 1817, and was the son of the late David JOHNSON. In 1844 he married Miss Lucy WILSON, of Cornwall, Conn., and soon after moved onto the large farm where he died. Mr. JOHNSON had always been engaged in farming and was one of the most successful farmers in the vicinity of Palmyra. He was a man well known all over Wayne county and was greatly respected by everyone. He was also a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church in Palmyra. He is survived by three sons, William, George and Charles, and one daughter, Mrs. John H. WALTON, all of Palmyra, also two brothers, Henry and Charles, both residing in Palmyra.
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DOYLE - WEBBER
James P. DOYLE, a member of the Lyons village board, was united in marriage yesterday morning to Miss Helen WEBBER, of Newark. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father D. W. KAVANAUGH at St. Michael's Catholic Church, high nuptial mass being celebrated. The church was crowded with the friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The groom was attended by a brother, John DOYLE, of Buffalo, and the bride by Miss Katherine MERTHAL, of Rochester. Ushers were Michael BRADLEY, of Lyons; John DEMMING, of Newark; William WEBBER, of Palmyra, and William DOYLE, of Lyons. The bride was attired in a handsome gown of white Swiss, en train. She carried bride's roses. Belle MURPHY, of Lyons, acted as soloist, and Mamie MURPHY, her sister, as organist. After a brief wedding trip to New York city the pair will take up their residence in Lyons.
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MACEDON CENTENNIAL
Three sessions will comprise the centennial celebration exercise to be held in the Baptist Church at Macedon July 3d. The morning will be given to the consideration of "The Present," the afternoon "The Past," and the evening "The Future." Among the out-of-town speakers who are expected to deliver addresses are: Revs. J. R. HENDERSON, of Rochester; J. D. MERRELL, of Linden; M. V. WILLSON, of Penfield; R. C. ECCLES, of Bowling Green, Ohio; C. W. BROOKS, of Watkins; W. B. McNINCH, of Marion; and F. H. ADAMS, of Palmyra. A complete history of the church and society prepared for the occasion will be read in the afternoon.
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--The class of '96, Marion Collegiate Institute, held its fourth annual reunion at the home of Miss Myra CRANE in Marion Monday night.
--Newark Lodge, No. 83, F. and A. M., held an elaborate banquet last evening, which was enjoyed by about 200 of the members of that order.
--The marriage of William NEIPLING and Miss Elizabeth BROWN, of Clyde, was solemnized last evening at 7 o'clock at St. John's Episcopal Church, Rev. Lewis P. FRANKLIN officiating.
--Sheldon T. COLE, of Amsterdam, and Miss Adella M. S. SKINNER, of Clyde, were united in marriage last evening at 10 o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. G. S. BACHELDOR officiating.
--At the home of the bride in Marion yesterday occurred the marriage of Miss Matie MORRISON and Cyrus TENNY, of Rochester. The rooms were decorated with flowers, and the couple were united before a bank of roses. After a wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. TENNY left for a trip to Oswego.
--William H. YOUNG, a farmer residing a short distance west of Lyons, died yesterday, aged 74 years. He had been an invalid for some time past. Deceased is survived by one son, John YOUNG, a member of the police force of Lyons, and two daughters, Mrs. James COSAD, of Sodus, and Miss Ada YOUNG, of Lyons.
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--The recent diphtheria epidemic in Batavia cost the village about $175 for disinfecting and bacteriological examinations. The aldermen think the amount excessive and have held up the disinfecting bill of $120.
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VERY QUEER PRANK OF LIGHTNING BOLT
Singular Red Marks on John Phalen's Side
Clothing Unscorched
Brilliant Color Where Lightning Touched Body Can be Seen Long Distance Away-
Little Dog Stunned-
During a violent thunder storm yesterday afternoon, and when the falling water was almost a deluge in quantity, and the wind was almost a hurricane, the dwelling in which John H. PHALEN and his mother live, about one mile from Livonia village, was struck by lightning, which destroyed the chimney and a part of the roof, then descended to a wire screen door, on which is a spot burned to a black crisp.
After this it left no track except a bright red patch on Mr. PHALEN's side, as he was reclining on a couch. Without leaving a trace in his clothing it broke the skin in two places, that now look like pimples with black caps on them. From these a dozen bright red streaks radiate in all directions, with one larger and longer than the others running down about fifteen inches and then spreading like the roots of a plant. The appearance of Mr. PHALEN's left side just back of his heart is very curious, and so bright is the color it can be seen 100 feet away.
The effect was singular. He remembers something like a blow, the sensation being in front of his heart. Then he was unconscious for half an hour, but when he revived he soon was able to walk, and now feels no serious effects.
A little dog lying by his side was also unconscious for a time, and still walks with difficulty.
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--The drought of three weeks at Mt. Morris was broken yesterday afternoon by a heavy downpour. Rain fell in torrents at Tuscarora, washing out about twenty feet of the roadway on Dutch street.
--Thirty men employed in the shipping department of the canning factory of Winters & Prophet, at Mt. Morris, struck yesterday morning. They demanded an increase in wages from 12 1-2 cents an hour to 15 cents. After being out about an hour they were taken back at the increase asked for.
--Miss Elizabeth ZINNER, of Mt. Morris, and John BURKE, of Rochester, were married yesterday at St. Patrick's Church in Mt. Morris, Rev. J. H. DAY officiating. Miss Catherine ZINNER, a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Richard KINGSTON, of S_nyea, acted as best man. After a trip to New York and Boston they will reside in Rochester.
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ONTARIO
First Mouthful of Dinner Cost Thomas Saxby His Life
While eating dinner at his home, one mile east of Ionia, yesterday noon, Thomas SAXBY, a prominent farmer, choked to death.
Mr. SAXBY, his wife and son, William, and George THOMPSON were seated at the table. Mr. SAXBY had taken but one mouthful of his dinner when he choked on a piece of meat. He could not speak and until he arose from the table the others knew nothing of the accident. All efforts then on their part failed, and he expired in a few moments.
Mr. SAXBY was born in the town of East Bloomfield, November 20, 1849. Besides his wife and son, William, he leaves a father, George SAXBY, five brothers, James, John, George, Allen and Spencer, and two sisters, Mrs. George EDWARDS and Mrs. William EDWARDS.
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MADIGAN - TRACEY
Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock took place the marriage of Miss Elizabeth TRACEY and James MADIGAN, both of Geneva. The ceremony took place in St. Francis de Sales Church and was performed by Very Rev. William A. McDONALD. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary McGRAW, of Seneca Falls, and the best man, James MULHOLLAND, of Geneva. The bride wore a gown of pearl gray over white taffeta and carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid wore a dainty gown of gray organdie and carried white roses. After the ceremony the party was driven to the home of the bride's mother on Seymour street, where a wedding breakfast was served. After an Eastern wedding trip the couple will make their home in Geneva.
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--Two Geneva boys had a narrow escape from drowning yesterday afternoon. They were George RINGER and William BACHMAN. They fell into the lake from a row boat. George FOSTER and others went to their rescue in a sail boat and rescued them in time.
--The tenth annual gathering of the Phelps union and classical school alumni association took the form of a reception at Gibson hall last evening. Raymond H. ARNOT, of Rochester, delivered an address entitled "The Coming Century." The last speech, "The Young Man in Politics," was made by Hon. Jean S. BURNETT, of Canandaigua. The evening's programme closed with dancing.
--There is going to be plenty of enthusiasm for McKINLEY and ROOSEVELT this year in Geneva. Not satisfied with the organization of one campaign club the formation of another is soon to follow, and a call for a meeting of those interested has been given. Pyrotechnics and oratory will soon be tapped, of which a ceaseless flow is promised until November comes around. The sentiment is all one way in Geneva, and the Democrats have little comfort in the situation.
--Last evening at St. Mary's Church, Canandaigua, George F. MEEK, of Rochester, and Miss Helen G. SMITH, of Canandaigua, were united in matrimony by Father Dennis ENGLISH. The groom was attended by Charles H. HAYES, of Canandaigua, and the bride by her sister, Miss Loretta Gertrude SMITH. After a reception at the home of the bride's relatives, Mr. and Mrs. MEEKS departed on an evening train for a short wedding trip. They will reside in Rochester.
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MORTUARY MENTION
--Mrs. Sarah PENGELLY, of this city, died in Denver, Colorado, Monday, June 25th, aged 58 years.
--Philena A., wife of H. C. PHELPS, died at the family residence, in North Greece, June 26th.
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PURELY PERSONAL
--Mrs. I. C. EDINGTON, of No. 272 Alexander street, and her son, Master Robert, are visiting at her home in Albion, Michigan. They will be gone about a month.
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GENERAL OTIS A GUEST
The fifth annual rites of Fair Iota, fraternity of Delta Psi, were held yesterday afternoon at the Newport house. Major-General E. S. OTIS, class of '58, was the guest of honor. General OTIS is the oldest living member of this chapter. There were twenty-two members of the chapter present at the rites yesterday.
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WILL RECEIVE AT THE GERMAN HOME
Mrs. L. LIVINGSTON, of the First German Baptist Church, will receive visitors at the German Home this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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EDWARD ZOLLER KILLED
Young Man Run Over at Oneida While Boarding a Train
Edward ZOLLER, aged 21 years, whose home was at No. 109 Martin street, was killed by a New York Central train at Oneida Monday night. The manner of his death is not known. He was found dead beside the tracks just on the edge of Oneida, and from cards found in his pocket it was thought that he belonged in Rochester. The cards bore the names of Frank DOBBERTON, Joseph FISHER, No. 58 Hand street; John MARKS, No. 55 Hand street; William CARROLL, No. 34 Cole street; Edward ZOLLER, No. 109 Martin street; and Mrs. L. SMITH, No. 173 Joseph avenue.
Chief CLEARY, upon receipt of a dispatch, describing the dead man and giving the names, sent two bicycle officers to visit the addresses of the above persons. It did not take them long to return with evidence that the young man killed at Oneida was Edward ZOLLER. ZOLLER left home Monday night for New York city with the intention of enlisting in the army there. It is presumed that ZOLLER met death trying to board a moving freight train. The body will be returned to Rochester.
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GRADUATE NURSES' ASSOCIATION
The second regular meeting of the Monroe County Graduate Nurses' Association was held at the City Hospital yesterday at 3 P. M. The preliminary meeting had been held in March. The committee on the code of ethics submitted its report, which was discussed at length, but will not be acted upon until the September meeting. A paper on "Progression in Nursing" was read by Miss WOOD, and Miss SANFORD contributed an interesting paper on "Salt Solution as Used in surgery," with practical illustrations. The society then adjourned to September 25th.
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THE ANNUAL VACATIONS
Some of the letter carriers and two clerks in the city department will start July 1st, next Sunday, for fifteen days' vacations. The carriers are: J. J. SUTTON, Edward GRIFFIN, G. L. SCHAUZ, John CLARK, G. P. McCARTY, F. W. KRAUTWURST, John T. BRENNAN, M.A. YAUCH, J. VAN ALMKIRK and J. H. WRIGHT. The clerks are Ward KANGEVIN and H. O. ARMSTRONG.
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ROCHESTER U. OF P. GRADUATES
Among the graduates of the University of Pennsylvania in the class of 1900 were Perry A. BLY, George G. CARROLL and Samuel H. ROSENTHAL, all of this city. These young men received the degree of M. D. They are graduates of the Rochester high school.
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DIED
PENGELLY - In Denver, Colorado, Monday, June 25, 1900, Mrs. Sarah PENGELLY, of Rochester, aged 38 years.
-Funeral services to be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Batavia, Thursday morning at 11 A. M.
PHELPS - At the family residence, in North Greece, N. Y., June 26, 1900, Philena A., wife of M. C. PHELPS, aged 59 years.
-Funeral services at the house, Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
COWD - In this city, Monday evening, June 25, 1900, Mary Ann, wife of Joseph M. COWD, aged 74 years.
-Funeral Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the house, Monroe Rebekah Lodge officiating.
HUNTINGTON - In this city, June 25, 1900, Henry F. HUNTINGTON.
-Funeral at the house, Wednesday, June 27th, at 4 o'clock. Burial private.
LEVIS - Entered into rest, in the city, Tuesday noon, June 26, 1900 at the family residence, 159 Atkinson street, Diana LEVIS, aged 79 years. The deceased leaves four children, John H. and Robert G. LEVIS, Mrs. John SWEETMAN and Mrs. M. Elizabeth BROCK, all of this city.
-The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon. Funeral and burial will be strictly private. Kindly omit flowers.
BLAESI - In this city, at the family residence, No. 20 First street, Mrs. Minnie BLAESI, wife of Jacob BLAESI. She is survived by her husband, one son, Raymond, one daughter, Florence, her father and mother, four sisters and one brother.
-Funeral at the family residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and at Christ Church, corner Central park and Fourth street, at 2:30 o'clock.
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FELL FIFTEEN FEET
John CORCORAN, a laborer, employed on a building now in course of erection on South Fitzhugh street, fell from a scaffolding while at work yesterday morning. The fall was some fifteen feet. CORCORAN sustained severe injuries. His right wrist was fractured and there were several cuts and bruises on his body. His nose was severely cut. He was attended by Dr. David LITTLE and later taken to the City Hospital. The injured man is 50 years of age, and lives at No. 63 Frank street.
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ANOTHER BRACE OF BIKES STOLEN
The police have been notified of the stealing of a bicycle belonging to Arthur SNYDER, of No. 144 Genesee street, also of the theft of one belonging to Edward BECK, of No. 835 Exchange street.
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KITTY WILLIAMS NOT A VAGRANT
Kitty WILLIAMS was arraigned in police court yesterday morning on a charge of vagrancy. Judge ERNST discharged her. She admitted that she had visited Buffalo and Fairport in her travels, but claimed that such journeyings would not mark her as a vagrant. The court agreed.
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