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MATTERN - WAY.
Miss Nettie MATTERN and Frederick L. WAY was united in marriage on Wednesday
evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Edward P. HART, rector of St. Mark's
Episcopal Church.
BEHAM'S INSURANCE POLICY.
New York Official Talks About the Payment of the Money.
NEW YORK, June 29. - Rather than carry a risk on a policy holder who had been
sentenced to death, the New York Life Insurance Company settled the other day a
claim of several thousand dollars apparently about to become due on the policy
of Howard C. BENHAM of Batavia, who was convicted of killing his wife, and
sentenced to die in the electric chair.
The payment of the insurance company to a bank up the state to which BENHAM had
assigned his police established a precedent, but the most interesting feature of
the case for insurance men generally came when BENHAM got a new trial and was
acquitted.
Then people in the insurance business began to wonder what the New York Life
Company would do about it. General Solicitor HUBBELL of that company says that
nothing will be done about it.
"The case is closed," he said, "and it was the first of the kind
ever heard of in the insurance business. BENHAM has assigned his policy to some
bank, so the payment was not made to him. Inasmuch as he was not actually dead
at the time, the company settled for a little less than the face value of the
policy. But that was immaterial. It was a matter of sentiment more than one of
dollars and cents. The company did not like the idea of carrying a policy on a
man convicted of the vilest sort of crime and actually sentenced to death.
"If he had died in the electric chair and there had been no previous
settlement of the claim the full amount of the insurance would have belonged to
the state just the same as if he had died a natural death, for our policies are
without conditions. Suicide or legal killing does not make them void. If it is
proved that the beneficiary murdered the person holding a policy the contract
then becomes void, but that is the only condition ever made."
BODY IN THE WATER.
Michael McCARTHY of Fairport Meets an Untimely Death.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
FAIRPORT, June 29. - The remains of Michael McCARTHY were taken from the canal
about 2 o'clock this afternoon. He had been away from home since last Saturday,
but it was not known until his remains were found in the large basin at the
waste wier just east of the Main street bridge.
He leaves a wife and a large family. How he came to be in that location or how
the accident occurred is not known. Coroner KLEINDIENST has been summoned.
DIED.
LEONARD - The funeral of Mrs. John LEONARD will be held from the family
residence, Spencerport, N.Y., at 11 a.m. Saturday.
CAMPBELL - At Clarkson, on the morning of June 29, 1900, Susan Ann SANFORD, wife
of Egbert H. CAMPBELL, aged 80 years.
- Funeral at the family residence at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment at
Lake View Cemetery.
Geneva's Quota of Brides.
GENEVA, June 28. - At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Levi IRELAND, North Main
street yesterday afternoon, took place the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Lillian May IRELAND, to Frederick Morrell VANCE. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A. W. BROADWAY of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. The bridesmaid was
Miss Jeanie BARDEN of Penn Yan; the best man, Robert VANCE, brother of the
groom. The bride was attired in a gown of white Persian lawn, trimmed with white
satin ribbon and lace. She carried white roses. The bridesmaid wore a gown
similar to that of the bride and carried pink roses. Master Arthur FLINT and
Madeline HERMANS carried flowers. The ushers were Mrs. Clayton C. McKINNEY, of
Geneva, and Miss Grace BARDEN, of Penn Yan. The ceremony was under a large bell
of ferns, roses and daisies. The house was decorated with roses, daisies and
carnations. After a wedding repast the couple left for an Eastern trip. They
will make their home in Geneva.
At St. Francis de Sales Church yesterday the marriage of Bridget STEADMAN to
William DAVIE took place, Very Rev. William McDONALD officiating. Miss Nellie
WELCH of Clifton Springs acted as bridesmaid, and Thomas KEARNS of Geneva, as
best man. The bride and bridesmaid wore gowns of white organdie and carried
white roses. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of
the bride. In the afternoon the couple left for Pennsylvania.
TAFT - WOOD.
WEST BLOOMFIELD, June 28. - Yesterday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M.S.
TAFT, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Alice L. to Gilman C. WOOD of
Hampton, Iowa.
A large number of their friends and relatives were present to witness the
ceremony, which was performed by Rev. S.B. SHERRILL of Clifton Springs.
After they had received the congratulations of their friends they started on
their trip, after which they will reside at Hampton, Iowa.
CRAW - BROWNELL.
BROCKPORT, June 28. - A very pretty wedding took place yesterday at the home of
Thomas PIERSON near Brockport, when his niece, Miss Marion B. CRAW, formerly of
Rochester, was married to Dr. Charles A. BROWNELL of Buffalo in the presence of
a large company of relatives and friends. Rev. Charles E. HAMILTON, pastor of
the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Rochester was the officiating clergyman.
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. Eliza J. PLACE.
CALEDONIA, June 28. - The death of Mrs. Eliza J., wife of the late John Galette
PLACE, occurred at her home in this village yesterday of Consumption. Deceased
was born in Mumford February 20, 1837, where she lived until about 1859, when
she came to this village and where she had since resided. She was a member of
the Baptist Church of Mumford. Five children survive her. Two daughters, Mrs.
John F. HINES of Fairport, Miss Martha A. PLACE of Caledonia, and three sons,
F.R. PLACE, H.L. PLACE of Caledonia and Frank PLACE of Cleveland, O.; also two
sisters, Mrs. Charles HEWES of Flint, Mich, and Mrs. Duncan ANDERSON of
Waukesha, Wis., and one brother, Augustus B. LEWIS of Pleasanton, Cal. The
funeral will be held Friday afternoon at half-past 2 o'clock in the First
Presbyterian Church in this village. Rev. H.H. BARSTOW will officiate.
Abraham DEGRAFF.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
NUNDA, June 28. - Abraham DEGRAFF, a retired farmer and one of the oldest
residents of this town, died at his home here last night after a few weeks'
illness, death being caused from old age. Deceased was in his ninety-first year
and for seventy years had been a well-known resident of this town. Three sons,
Myron, Ennis and Herbert, all of Nunda, and two daughters, Mrs. Paul WILLEY of
Greenville, Mich. And Miss Marion DEGRAFF of Nunda, are the only surviving
relatives. Funeral Friday afternoon.
Found Dead in Her Home.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
LE ROY, June 28. - Last evening about 7 o'clock, when Mrs. S.M. SHIPPEY went to
the home of Miss Harriet CURTISS on an errand she found her dead upon the couch.
The old lady was last seen alive about noon and was then in her usual health.
Coroner F.L. STONE pronounced it a case of heart failure. Miss CURTISS had
passed her entire life of seventy-eight years in Le Roy. One brother, S.F.
CURTISS of Le Roy, and two sisters, Mrs. Jane WALKER of Le Roy and Mrs. Elsie
KIMBERLY of Auburn, survive her.
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WEDDINGS AT CHURCH AND HOME.
Many Marriages Solemnized in This City.
Miss Georgiana C. STONE< Principal of Livingston Park Seminary, Wedded to Dr.
TYLER of Alden.
Miss Katherine M. LEAHY and Alfred P. FLETCHER Married at Bride's Home - Many
Other Weddings.
Rochester contained many happy brides yesterday. The close of the month was
marked by a large number of weddings. There were celebrated with elaborate
ceremonies at church, or with more simple rites at homes. One of the prettiest
of the church weddings was that of Miss Georgiana Celeste STONE, principal of
Livingston Park Seminary, and Dr. Clarence Ansel TYLER of Alden, N.Y., which was
celebrated at St. Luke's Church at 6:30 o'clock last evening. It was a ????
wedding, the bride entering the church ??ttended, upon the arm of her brother,
James L. STONE, of Buffalo. As they proceeded down the aisle, preceded by the
ushers, the wedding march from Lohengrin was rendered. They were met at the
altar by the groom and his best man, Samuel F. PRATT. The ushers were Clarence
and Harry SILVERNALL, Mortimer REBASZ and Dwight WETMORE.
The bride wore white crepe de chine over white taffeta, the skirt was made
entrain with a deep flounce of accordion pleating and ruchings of the crepe de
chene. The bodice had a tucked yoke, a bunch of orange blossoms being worn at
the corsage. Miss STONE carried a white prayer book.
The church was crowded with the pupils and alumni of the seminary and many other
friends of the bridal couple. There was no reception, the bridal party and a few
friends repairing to the residence of Henry MUNN, on Livingston park, where
refreshments were served. Dr. and Mrs. TYLER left later for a short wedding
trip. They will reside in Alden.
Miss STONE has been principal of Livingston Park Seminary for several years,
Succeeding the found?ess, Mrs. Cathro Mason CURTIS. She is the daughter of Mrs.
Sarah L. STONE. Dr. TYLER is a known physician, well known in Erie county. Among
the out-of-town guests were Mrs. William P. DARLING and Miss DARLING of Buffalo,
Mr. and Mrs. George D. FARNSWORTH and Miss TYLER of Alden. The later is a
daughter of the groom.
LEAHY - FLETCHER.
Pretty House Wedding at the Home of the Bride's Parents.
Miss Katherine Murray LEAHY and Alfred Price FLETCHER were united in marriage
last evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leahy, No.
389 Troup street. The ceremony was performed before a bank of palms in the
parlor of the house by the father of the groom, Rev. Oliver ?. FLETCHER,
assisted by Rev. J.W.A. STEWART. The house was decorated throughout with palms
and roses, the doorways being trimmed with smilax. Dossenbach's orchestra
rendered appropriate selections from behind a mound of palms.
The bride was attended by two little flower girls, Mary C. LEAHY, her niece, and
Madeline SNYDER, George C. WHITNEY on Canandaigua acted as best man, and the
ushers were Mesers. George C. WHITNEY and Clarence REYNOLDS. The bride wore a
gown of white Swiss over white taffeta, the skirt being made of groups of tucks
and finished with a deep flounce of Swiss and Valencierr?? Lace entre deux, with
ruchings of lace. The bodice was of Swiss and lace, the latter forming the yoke
and sleeves. A shower bouquet of white sweet peas was carried. The little flower
girls wore white organdie over mull with trimmings of pink ribbon, and carried
pink sweet peas.
After the ceremony a wedding supper was served, those present being the
immediate families of the bridal couple. The bridal table was set for eight and
was decorated with pink bridesmaid roses and maidenhair. A reception followed
from 8 to 10 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. FLETCHER left later in the ???ing for an
extended tour through Canada and the Thousand Islands. They will be at home
after September 1st at No. 389 Troup street.
HALL - GOSSELIN.
Miss E. Lillian HALL and Alfred GOSSELIN were married last evening at the home
of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. HALL, No. 18 Fulton avenue. The
ceremony was performed before an immense bank of palms, roses and ferns in the
front drawing room by Rev. Dr. F.S. PARKHURST of Le Roy, assisted by Rev. B.A.
COPELAND of Frank Street N.E. Church. The house was beautifully decorated
throughout with palms, ferns, potted plants and roses. Mildred J. LOSEY, a niece
of the groom, and Anna ZEURN, acted as flower girls, carrying large bouquets of
sweet peas. The bride wore white organdie over white silk and carried white
roses. The wedding march from Lohengrin was rendered by Professor MORA. About
eighty guests were present. Mr. and Mrs. GOSSELIN left later on a wedding tour
in the east. They will be at home after July 15th at No. 18 Fulton avenue.
RITZENTHALER - SCHAEFER.
A pretty wedding was celebrated at Holy Family Church yesterday morning when
Miss Anna E. RITZENTHALER and Fred J. SCHAEFER were united in marriage by the
pastor, Rev. D. LAURENZIS. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss ??la L.
RITZENTHALER, and her cousin, Miss Katherine RITZENTHALER. The groomsmen were
Charles RITTERSBACH and Joseph FLOOD and the ushers were Frank RITTERSBACH and
John E. MAHER. White Swiss mull was worn by both bride and maids. After a trip
to Niagara Falls and Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. SCHAEFER will be at home at No. ?35
Maple street.
LEIBLEE - HONDORF.
Miss Mabel M. LEIBLEE and Hiram HONDORF were married last evening at the home of
the bride's mother, Mrs. C.J. LEIBLEE, No. 26 Phelps avenue. Rev. B.A. COPELAND
of Frank Street M.E. Church, performed the ceremony. Miss Lutie HONDORF acted as
bridesmaid and Albert C. LEIBLEE was best man. Mr. and Mrs. HONDORF left later
on a short tour in the east and will be at home after July 10th at No. 26 Phelps
avenue.
REINHARDT - BEDWIN.
Miss Emma C. REINHARDT and Thomas M. BEDWIN were united in marriage yesterday
afternoon at St. Monica's Church by the pastor, Rev. John P. BROPHY. Miss Emma
HINES acted as bridesmaid and William STILES was best man. The bride was attired
in her going-away gown. Mr. and Mrs. BEDWIN left immediately after the ceremony
for an extended eastern tour. They will be at home upon their return at No. 1003
Exchange street.
FINK - KNITTEL.
Miss Catherine M. FINK and Anthony KNITTEL were married yesterday morning at
Corpus Christi Chruch By Rev. J??? P. SCHELLHORN, assistant rector of St.
Michael's Church. Miss Mary FINK, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and
Fr?? Fink, her brother, was best man. After July 1st, Mr. and Mrs. KNITTEL will
be at home at No. 86 Corkey avenue.
De WITT - REIFSNIDER.
Mr. Mortmen De WITT of this city and Miss Daisey E. REIFSNIDEr were married last
evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. REIFSNIDEr of
Springfirld, Ohio. W??ard St??ens of Rochester was best man. Mr. and Mrs. De
WITT left at 8:40 last night ???? this city, where they will visit Mrs. W. De
WITT, mother of the groom. Afterwards they will go to Springfield, Mass, to make
their future home.
SMITH - MEEK.
The marriage of Miss Nellie SMITH of Canandaigua to Mr. George MEEK of this city
took place at St. Mary's Church of Canandaigua Tuesday morning. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. D. Engl??? Miss Loretta SMITH was bridesmaid and Mr. Charles
HAYES best man.
SCHUYLER - TESCH.
Miss Amelia TESCH and Ross B. SCHUYLEr were united in marriage last evening by
Rev. H. BRANDT, pastor of Meigs Street Baptist Church. Miss Clara TESCH attended
the bride and Albert B. SCHUYLER was best man. Mr. and Mrs. SCHUYLER will reside
at 40 Caroline street.
MORRISON - KENNEY.
Miss Matie MORRISON of Marion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac MORRISON, was
married Tuesday afternoon to Mr. Cyrus KENNEY of this city. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. W.H. BRUINS at the home of the bride's parents in the presence
of a few friends and relatives. After the wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. KENNEY
left for Oswego.
THRALL - ZEIGLER.
Miss Estella E. THRALL and Fred R. ZEIGLER were married last evening by Rev.
?.S. ROOT at his residence, No. 26 Frost avenue. The bridesmaid was Miss Jen??
SMITH and the best man, Joseph HAITZ. The bride wore white organdie and carried
bride roses. The bridesmaid wore lige blue organide and carried pink roses. Mr.
and Mrs. ZEIGLER will be home after July 10 at No. 252 Tremont street.
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Miss F. Carrie McLAUGHLIN.
The death of Miss F. Carrie McLAUGHLIN occurred yesterday afternoon at the
family residence, No. 10 Evergreen street. The young lady possessed a sunny
disposition which endeared her to a host of friends, all of whom will read of
her death with sincere regret. The deceased is survived by her parents, one
sister, Miss Mary McLAUGHLIN, and a brother, William E. McLAUGHLIN, all of this
city. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
Announcements.
- Alva E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick JOHNSON, died yesterday at the
family residence, 41 North street.
- The funeral of Frank L. HEWITT will be held from the family residence, corner
of Alexander street and South avenue, at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
- The funeral of Frederick BUETTNER will be held from the family residence, No.
?? Hebard street, at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
- Mrs. John LEONARD died yesterday at the family residence in Spencerport. The
funeral will be held from the house at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
- The funeral of William BUCHMILLER will be held from the family residence. No.
397 Alexander street, at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
- The funeral of Emily C. MOHR will be held from the residence of her brother,
Louis HAPP, in Gates, at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
- Frank SAUTEr died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 80 Hebard
st., aged 81 years. Deceased is survived by his mother, tow sisters, and one
brother.
- The funeral of Edward Zoller who was killed by a New York Central train at
Oneida last Monday, was held from the family residence, No. 109 Martin street,
at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
- Helen J. Pelling ANGUISH died yesterday at the residence of her sister, Mrs.
R.D. WARNE, No. 45 Hayward avenue. Deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. R.D.
WARNE and a brother, William H. PELLING. The funeral will be held from the house
at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
- William MILELr died Wednesday at Dansville. Deceased is survived by his
mother, three sisters, Mary, Ella and Elizabeth MILLER, and a brother, George
MILLER. The remains were brought to Oldfield's undertaking establishment, in
this city, last night.
- Carrie, infant daughter of George and Rilla HOULIHAN, died this morning at the
family residence, No. 2?1 Bronson avenue. The funeral will be held from the
residence of her grandmother, Mrs. Noah LATTINVILLE No. 463 Lyell avenue, at 9
o'clock to-morrow morning.
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WEDDINGS OF JUNE'S LAST DAYS
Month's Close Marked by Many Nuptial Celebrations.
Miss Agnes MABBETT United in Marriage to Norman B. ALLEN of Gowanda.
Home Wedding Solomnized With Great Beauty and Simplicity of Detail - Other
Weddings.
A pretty home wedding took place last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Il MABBETT, No. 22 Madison street, when their daughter, Miss Agnes Louise, was
united in marriage to Norman Babcock ALLEN of Gowanda, N.Y., in the presence of
about fifty guests. Rev. Isaac P. CODDINGTON, pastor of First Universalist
Church, performed the ceremony int eh parlor of the house, the bridal couple
standing before a background of palms. The entire house was decorated throughout
with palms, roses and smilax, the color scheme being green and pink. From behind
a bank of palms Dossenbach's orchestra rendered appropriate selections.
Mrs. Charles F. MILLER, sister of the bride, acted as matron of honor, and Mr.
MILLER was best man. The ushers were L.G. and F.A. MABBETT, brothers of the
bride. The bride wore pearl brocaded crepe, the skirt cut en train and trimmed
with chiffon and lace. It was lined with white taffeta. The bodice was made with
a tucked yoke of chiffon, outlined in point applique. A sunburst of pearls and
diamonds, the gift of the groom, was also worn. The flowers were bride roses.
The matron of honor wore gray dotted mousseline de sole over white silk and
carried bridesmaid roses.
Afterwards a wedding supper was served by Teall(?). At the bridal table covers
were laid for twelve. Mr. and Mrs. ALLEN left later for a trip to the seashore.
They will be at home after September 1st at No. 55 Main street, Gowanda.
MERRILL - SWEETING.
Miss Julia MERRILL was united in marriage on Wednesday afternoon to Ralph Ernest
SWEETING of this city at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Philip S.
MERRILL, in Buffalo. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, assisted
by Bishop FOWLER. The bride was attended by Miss Lillian FAIRCHILD of this city.
The bridal gown was of white organdie and the flowers bride roses and lilies of
the valley. Miss FAIRCHILD wore white over pink and carried pink roses. Mr. and
Mrs. SWEETING left later for an eastern trip, after which they will reside in
this city.
MOONEY - MILLER.
Miss Luella MOONEY and George H. MILLER, both of this city, were marrried on
Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Hobart B. CASE, No. 7
Gertrude street. There ceremony was performed by Rev. George Mortimer HARRIS.
Only the immediate relatives were present. The bride wore heliotrope landsdowne
and was attended by her niece, Mrs. HAMMER. After a short wedding trip Mr. and
Mrs. MILLER will reside in this city.
RITZ - HAUCK.
Miss Tillie RITZ and Fred HAUCK were married Wednesday evening at the home of
the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles RITZ, No. 23 Lewis street, by rev. Mr.
HECK of North Avenue M.E. Church. Miss Elsie RITZ, sister of the bride, acted as
maid of honor, and John STECK of Geneva was best man. Mr. and Mrs. HOUCK left
for a tour through the east. Upon their return they will reside at No. 2 Payne
street.
EGAN - HALL.
Miss Mabelle EGAN and William T. HALL were married on Wednesday afternoon at
Immaculate Conception Church. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss
Genevieve MOOENY, and the best man was Daniel KAVANGH. The bride wore white mull
over yellow silk and carried white roses. After a short trip in the west Mr. and
Mrs. HALL will resie at No. 43 Edinburgh street.
SCANLAN - MARTIN.
Miss Mary SCANLAN of this city and Charles A. MARTIN of Lockport were married on
Wednesday at St. Mary's Church. The bridesmaid was Miss Josie SCANLAN, her
sister, and James E. CASHION of Lockport was best man. Mr. and Mrs. MARTIN will
reside at No. 1 South street.
CRAW - BROWNELL.
Miss Marion B. CRAW, formerly of this city, and Dr. Charles A. BROWNELL of
Buffalo were married on Wednesday at the home of the bride's uncle, Thomas P???
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