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DANSVILLE MAN OVERCOME BY GAS
H.I. DILLENBECK Loses His Life in a Well.
Fumes Cause Him to Fall from a Ladder Into the Water - Wife Witnesses Her
Husband's Death.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
DANSVILLE, May 14. – H.I. DILLENBECK, superintendent of Greenmount cemetery,
was overcome with gas this morning and is dead. Some weeks ago an attempt was
made to secure an artesian well at the cemetery lodge, where he lives. The drill
was started at the bottom of the old well, which is some twenty feet deep, but
with no
water. The drilling was discontinued, and Mr. DILLENBECK decided to utilize
the gas for fuel and light.
The five-inch iron casing extended from the well five or six feet above the
surface, and he had unjointed the last length in order to screw on a shorter
length that would come even with the surface of the ground. He placed a ladder
in the well and went down to make the connection a few feet below the surface.
He must have felt himself being overcome, and he seems to have reached out
for the top of the well and cried for help. His wife heard him and ran to the
well, and could just reach his uplifted hand. She seized it and cried for help,
but as soon as she got hold of him he collapsed, and his weight was too much
for her strength, so the
unconscious man fell to the bottom of the well.
The water was not deep enough to cover his head, and the wife saw her husband
make some move and vainly endeavor to arise. She ran to the nearest neighbors,
which was some distance, and returned just in time to see her husband's head
drop over into the water. Help was secured as soon as possible, a noose was
lowered, and the lifeless body was drawn to the surface.
It is an extremely sad affair. Mr. DILLENBECK was 38 years of age, and leaves
a wife and four children. Two of the children are by a former wife. Deceased
was engaged a year ago as superintendent of the cemetery, and was a steady,
reliable man, and a consistent member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
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Palmyra Funerals.
PALMYRA, May 14. – The remains of Charles HATCH of New York City were brought
to Palmyra for interment Saturday, the funeral being held from the residence
of his daughter, Mrs. H.R. DURFEE, of East Main street.
Several years ago Mr. HATCH was one of the most successful merchants in New
York city. About twenty years ago he removed to Palmyra and remained here for
some years, but finally took up his residence in New York city.
Deceased is survived by a wife, son and daughter, Mrs. H.R. DURFEE of Palmyra.
The funeral of Mrs. Charles HIBBARD was held from her late residence on Vienna
street this afternoon. Rev. Mr. CAMERON of the Presbyterian Church officiated.
Burial in the Palmyra cemetery.
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DIED.
SHORT – In this city, Sunday, May 13, 1900, Dorothy Adelaide, infant daughter
of Irving R. and Florence BLY SHORT, aged 6 months.
– Funeral from the residence of her parents, No. 43 Post street, on Tuesday
at 2 p.m. Burial at Wooden's cemetery, Chili.
FITZHARRIS – In this city Sunday, May 13th, 1900, at the family residence,
182 Cottage street, Richard FITZHARRIS, aged 78 years.
– The funeral will take place Wednesday morning from the residence of his
son, Edward FITZHARRIS, 6:30(?) Plymouth avenue, at 8:30 o'clock and 9 o'clock
at St. Monica's Church.
Naples News Notes.
NAPLES, May 14. – Moses INGRAHAM was buried yesterday. Deceased was 76 years of age. He was born and passed his life in Naples. He is survived by two sons and one daughter.
Saturday's Union, in the account of Miss Lillian BELL's marriage, referred to Miss Laura CLARKE as maid of honor. Miss CLARKE is a native and resident of Naples. She is directly descended from Captain William CLARK, one of the original settlers of Naples, and also a descendent of Rev. Dr. RICHARDS, first president of Auborn Theological Seminary. She is also more remotely related to the FIELD family of jurist-lawyer-editor and telegraph and cable fame.
Stricken With Paralysis
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
SODUS, May 14. – Mrs. Mary TUTTLE, a prominent Sodus woman, aged 70 years,
suffered a stroke of paralysis this morning, which will probably result fatally.
She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and attended service twice
yesterday, overtaxing her strength. Then she tried to do some work about the
house and the stroke was brought on this afternoon just as she was sitting down
to the table.
Le Roy Burglar Examined.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
LE ROY, May 14. – William ?ECKARD, who robbed the BISSELL house yesterday, was given a hearing before Justice HOOKER to-day and will be held for the grand jury. He was also identified by Mr. And Mrs. John CUMMINGS, who reside at the D.L. & W. Junction, as the tramp who stole a suit of clothes, a watch and revolver from their house on Tuesday, the property being found in his possession.
RECEIVED A CALL.
Huston TAYLOR Has Now Formally Entered the Ministry.
Huston TAYLOR, son of Irving TAYLOR, the librarian of the Appellate Division
library, recently received a call as assistant to Dr. PAXTON, the pastor of
one of the principal Presbyterian churches in St. Paul, Minn.
Mr. TAYLOR graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with honors this
year.
OBITUARY.
William C. BARBER.
GENEVA, May 14. – William C. BARBER died Saturday afternoon
aged 70 years. Mr. BARBER was a past master of Ark Lodge, F. And A.M., and
had held nearly every office in the lodge. He was initiated into Masonry in
1851. He was past high priest of Geneva Chapter, No. 86, Royal Arch Masons and
past commander of Geneva Commander, Knights Templar. He was one of the charter
members of the commandery. At the time of his death he was a trustee of Ark
Lodge. Deceased was a prominent member of Trinity Episcopal Church, being one
of the vestrymen. He is survived by three children, two daughters, Mrs. Preston
A. LERCH and Mrs. Dr. ?. J. REYNOLDS of Geneva, and one son, Dr. Clarence J.
BARBER of Auburn.
Mrs. F.I. BACKOVEN
SENECA FALLS, May 14. – Mrs. Fessonia I. BOCKOVEN, one of the oldest residents
of the town, died Saturday night at her home near Bridgeport after a protracted
illness, aged 73? years. The deceased was a daughter of the late Sebastian and
Catharine CHATHAM, who were among the very earliest settlers of this town. Funeral
this afternoon.
L.L. MOURSE.
FILLMORE, May 14. – L.L. MOURSE, aged about 80 years and a well-known citizen
in Allegany county died yesterday of Bright's disease. Two daughters and one
son survive. Funeral Wednesday afternoon.
John INGELOW.
CONESUS, May 14. – John INGELOW died of heart failure at his home yesterday.
Funeral from his late home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. A widow, one son and three
daughters survive him.
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Death of Rev. James P. KIERNAN.
This community was surprised and shocked last evening to learn of the death
at St. Mary's Hospital about 7 o'clock p.m. of Rev. James P. KIERNAN, V.G.,
pastor of St. Mary's Church, of pneumonia. Less than a week ago he was engaged
in the performance of his duties. On Tuesday last he decided to go to St. Mary's
Hospital for rest and quiet, and treatment to overcome the malady from which
he was beginning to suffer.
Father KIERNAN was "native and to "the manner born," the village
of Spencerport just beyond the confines of the city having been his birth-place,
a farm the scene of his early occupation, and the town schools the stepping
stones by which he reached ecclesiastical training in Rochester and Troy, from
the Seminary of which latter he graduated in 1882. For eighteen years he worked
zealously and with success in his chosen field of labor. As rector of the Cathedral
and pastor of St. Mary's Church, and as Vicar General of the Diocese of Rochester,
he in his various charges became well and favorably known to not only his follow-religionists,
but to citizens of other denominations and no denominations as well, by all
of whom he was respected and held in highest esteem for his talents, his frankness,
his firmness in upholding what he believed to be the right, and his observance
of the golden rule. He wielded large influence, and was untiring in its exercise
for the general good. The departure of such a man from this life at the early
age of 45 years, is, indeed, a public loss.
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ADMITTED TO PROBATE.
Surrogate Passes Upon the Will of Sarah A. PIERCE.
Letters testamentary upon the estate of Sarah A. PIERCE were issued this
morning by Surrogate BENTON to Addison E. PIERCE, son of the testatrix.
The testatrix died on May 6th and left a will bearing the date of April 21st.
By the terms of the will an estate consisting of $8,000 in realty and $1,600
in personalty is divided between the testatrix's daughter, Bertha, and her son,
Addison E. PIERCE, who is also named as executor of the estate. The daughter
received $1,150 in personalty and $5,100 in realty and the remainder goes to
the son.
WOMAN ARRESTED.
Sentenced to the Penitentiary for a Term of One Month.
Matilda MARZHAUSER was committed to the penitentiary for one month to-day
for drunkenness.
The woman was arrested a week ago and was paroled. Last night she was found
in an intoxicated condition on Herman street and was arrested by Officers ASHLEY
and BURKE.
THOMAS OWEN'S ESTATE.
Letters of Administration Issued to the Widow of the Decedent.
Surrogate BENTON this morning issued letters of Administration upon the estate
of Thomas H. OWEN, who died in Ridgeland on May 5th, to Celia A. OWEN, widow
of the decedent. The estate consists of $2,500 in personalty and $10,000 in
realty.
VAGRANTS SENT UP.
Two Sent to the Penitentiary for One Month Each.
Charles O'MALLEY and John MURRAY, two of the alleged vagrants corralled on
the towpath of the canal by Officer STEIN, have been committed to the penitentiary
for one month each. Thomas MALONEY and John SCOTT, the other two, were paroled
on their promises to remain away from the hard cider gang they were with
when arrested.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
Henry C. ERBES Named to Look After His Mother's Estate.
Letters of administration upon the es- (think something is missing here)
April 28th, leaving an estate consisting of $4,000 in personalty, were issued
by Surrogate BENTON this morning. Henry C. ERBES, son of the decedent, is named
as administrator.
Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
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FATHER JAMES P. KIERNAN.
Rev. Father James P. KIERNAN, pastor of St. Mary's Church and vicar-general
of the Roman Catholic diocese of Rochester, died at St. Mary's Hospital last
night, aged 44 years, of pneumonia, after an illness of but one week.
Father KIERNAN contracted a severe cold one week ago Thursday. Symptoms of
pneumonia rapidly developing he was removed from his residence on South street
to St. Mary's on Monday last. Tuesday and Wednesday he was somewhat improved
but on Thursday he began to grow worse and despite the care of the devoted sisters
of the hospital and constant attendance of a number of physicians, he died last
evening at 7 o'clock, surrounded by his family and friends and attended by a
number of priests of the diocese.
James Patrick KIERNAN was born in the town of Ogden, Monroe county, N.Y.,
December 30, 1855. He was the son of John and Loretta BRENNAN KIERNAN, and was
the youngest of four children. His father was a farmer, and during the summer
time and vacations farm work engaged the spare time of the young student. His
early schooling was obtained in the district school at Ogden and the Union School
at Spencerport. Mr. KIERNAN early evinced a desire to become a priest, and after
his graduation at the latter institution, he came to this city and entered St.
Andrew's Seminary on Vought street, near the bishop's residence, and began his
classical studies, which he pursued for the next four years.
He then matriculated at St. Joseph's Provincial Seminary at Troy, N.Y., where
he continued his studies for four years longer. During his course at Troy he
received the minor orders, that of sub-deaconship in December, 1881, and that
of deaconship at Trinity, 1882. On July 9, 1882, the young priest was ordained
by Bishop McQUAID in St. Patrick's Cathedral in this city. A few days later,
July 20, 1882, Father KIERNAN was appointed assistant to Father O'HARE, who
was then rector of the Cathedral. This position he held until March 9, 1886,
the date of
Father O'HARE's appointment to the rectorship of Immaculate Conception Church,
when Father KIERNAN was promoted to the rectorship of the Cathedral. After his
assumption of his duties as assistant rector, Father KIERNAN had charge of the
Cathedral parochial school, although Father O'HARE retained chief supervision
while he was rector. School work always had great interest for Father KIERNAN,
and it is to his enthusiasm and energy that is mostly due the prosperity and
prominence now enjoyed by the Cathedral school. At the synod of 1885 he was
appointed a member of the diocesan school board. It was due to this efforts
that the regents' examinations were secured for the children of the Catholic
schools of the city, for he was instrumental in obtaining
for Nazareth Academy a charter from the University of the State of New York.
Under this charter the Catholic students are examined in the regents' studies,
and the charter also allows the examinations to be given in the Cathedral school.
For the legal part of the work Father KIERNAN held the position of principal
of Nazareth Academy. In the fall of 1882 Father KIERNAN was appointed secretary
and treasurer of the Holy Sepulcher cemetery, which office he occupied to the
great satisfaction of his bishop and the Catholic worshipers of the city to
the time of his death. After a twelve year pastorate at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Father KIERNAN was appointed February 1, 1898, as pastor of St. Mary's Church,
where he was still serving at the time of his death. In August
of the same year he was appointed vicar general of the Rochester diocese,
a position next in importance to that of bishop.
Father KIERNAN is survived by his sister, Mrs. MORGAN, and by a nephew, Rev.
Father William H. MORGAN of San Francisco. The remains of Father KIERNAN will
be taken to St. Mary's Church to-morrow morning and will lie in state there
all day to-morrow and Wednesday morning. At 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning the
office of
the dead will be chanted and at 10 o'clock pontifical high requiem mass will
be celebrated by Bishop McQUAID. Interment will be made at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
RICHARD FITZHARRIS.
The death of Richard FITZHARRIS occurred yesterday morning at the family
residence, No. 182 Cottage street, aged 78 years. He was born in County Wexford,
Ireland, and came to this city 50 years ago. He was one of the oldest members
of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Deceased is survived by two sons, James and Edward FITZHARRIS, both of this
city.
The funeral will be held from the residence of his son, Edward FITZHARRIS,
No. 603 Plymouth avenue, at 8:30 Wednesday morning and at 9 o'clock from St.
Monica's Church.
Announcements.
– Melinda JAFFREYS died Saturday at the Homepatic Hospital, aged 78 years.
– The funeral of Mrs. Sophia Wood ADAMS was held from the residence of Mrs.
IVES, No. 37 South Washington street, at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
– Emerson Alva, son of Alva and Elizabeth JOHNSON, died this morning at the family residence, No. 7 Orlando street, aged 5 years.
– The funeral of Mrs. H. ROMAINE was held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. ALLEN, at Charlotte, at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon.
– Dorothy Adelaide, infant daughter of Irving R., and Florence BLY SHORT, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 43 Post street.
– The funeral of Mrs. Mary STEINLE was held from the family residence, No. 42 Joseph avenue, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
– The funeral of William Charles GUYATT who died in Lynn, Mass., on May 11th, was held from the family residence in this city, No. 77 Linden street, at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
– The funeral of Mrs. Bridget BYRNES was held from the family residence, No. 100 Edinburgh street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception Church.
– George STEELE died yesterday at the family residence, No. 58 Benton street, aged 58 (?) years. He was a member of the G.A.R. Deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, George and Edward STEELE, and two daughters, Mrs. G. FLAD and Miss Eva STEELE.
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On the 28th of March, 1898, Mrs. VAN GUNDER commenced an action against her
husband for separation, alleging cruelty. When the case came up in the Supreme
Court VAN GUNDER did not appear and John B. KILEY, who is Mrs. VAN GUNDER's
attorney, was given a decree of separation for his client. The decree provided
that the man should pay his wife $2 a week alimony. VAN GUNDER paid the alimony
until about a year ago, when he stopped. He never paid the costs which were
imposed by the court. On the first day of March, after repeated warnings had
been given, VAN GUNDER was arrested and placed in jail. He has been there ever
since.
In making his application in behalf of VAN GUNDER this morning Attorney William
E. EDMONDS said that the proceedings were irregular, and he had a long affidavit
in his own handwriting in an attempt to verify the statement. The court held
that VAN GUNDER should be let out to earn money to pay the alimony and costs.
There are six children in the family and they range anywhere from 18 to 3
years of age. Mrs. VAN GUNDER has the custody of these and must support them
on the small sum allowed by the court.
SIDEPATH LAW VIOLATERS.
Careless Young Men Will Appear for Trial This Evening.
John P. BOWMAN of this city, Fred SMITH of Despatch, R.A. ?? of Brighton
and Purroy STEVENSON of this city, who went bicycle riding on the sidepaths
yesterday without first providing themselves with tags showing that they had
paid the license required of users of the paths were arrested near the Country
Club on the charge of violating the sidepath law and will appear before Justice
SMITH of Brighton this evening for trial.
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Louis KRAUSE Drowned Near the "Eight-Mile Grocery."
Fatal Ending to a Sunday Excursion Plunges Party Into Deep Gloom.
Sank at Once and Drowned Despite Efforts of Companions to Save His Life.
Louis KRAUSE of No. 102 Joiner street, aged 24 years, was drowned in the
canal, near the eight mile grocery, about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
accident occurred while he was returning with a party of excursionists from
Spencerport, and served to plunge the whole party, which numbered about 100,
into the deepest gloom. Coroner KLEINDIENST held an inquest to- day and rendered
a verdict of accidental death by drowning.
The party left the dock near Fitzhugh street in the boats Mary M. And Defender,
at 11 o'clock yesterday morning. The two boats steamed to Spencerport, and then
turned back to a grove a short distance this side of the village. Lunch was
had, and the afternoon spent in games of various kinds. When the start for the
home trip was made the Defender aboard of which was KRAUSE. KRAUSE was sitting
on the deck at the bow of the boat and rose from his seat and started to walk
to the stern. His route took him along near the railing, and he had proceeded
about
half the length of the boat when he suddenly lost his balance and plunged
headlong into the muddy waters.
Several persons were near him when he fell, but he went so suddenly that
they had no time to save him. Fred RICHARDS and others of No. 36 Tonawanda street
plunged in after him almost immediately. They could not find him, as he had
sunk at once, and never came to the surface. The other craft came up in a moment
or so, and expert swimmers from the two boats explored the canal round about
the spot where KRAUSE had disappeared, but failed to find the body. After a
time the two boats were obliged to put about and return to the city. The sad
affair cast a shadow over the spirits of the entire party and it was with tears
on the part of the female members and sober looks on the countenances of the
men that cars were boarded for their homes in this city.
Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified soon after the accident occurred, and drove
to the spot with his assistants. It was 9 o'clock before their dragging brought
the body to the surface. It was immediately placed in the morgue wagon and brought
to the morgue in this city.
It is evident that the drowning was an accident. It is thought that KRAUSE
might have been caught in the thick mud of the canal bottom. He was unmarried
and lived with his parents. He was a steady and industrious young man, and,
it is said, had never tasted intoxicating liquor.
PLAY BY PUPILS.
Children of the Cathedral School Will Present
"The Hidden Gem."
"The Hidden Gem," a play in two acts by Cardinal WISEMAN, will
be presented by pupils of the Cathedral School under the direction of Rev. A.A.
HUGHES, assistant rector of the cathedral. The play will be the feature of the
commencement exercises of the school. The cast is as follows:
Frank J. HUGHES, Francis T. BYRNE, William E. GARDINER, Emmet GAUHN, Joseph
O'CONNOR, Charles COMERFORD, Cleon WILKINS, Raymond FOLEY, Francis GONDREAU,
James KEADY, Thomas SOMMERS, Edward CALLAHAN.
The graduating class will be the largest in the history of the school, numbering fifty. A number of pupils are now being instructed for first communion which will be given on Thursday, May 24th, the day being the feast of the Ascension. Confirmation will be administered at a date soon after.
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