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Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
May 3, 1900
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(NOTE: Both last name was spelled Brown and Bowen in the same report.)
MEDINA, May 3. — Mrs. Morton A. BROWN died at Southern Pines, North Carolina yesterday. For the past two years her health has been poorly, and she has spent most of the time at health resorts in hope of recovery.
Mrs. BOWEN was nearly 45 years of age, and wife of Morton A. BOWEN, editor of the Medina Register. As a literary worker, she was foremost of the place, having been president of the Shakespeare Club for years until her health would not admit of it, and always an untiring worker in the literary field.

CANANDAIGUA, May 3. — The mother and brother of C.M. WEST, the man who died at Beahan Hospital of typhoid-pneumonia, shortly after his removal thither from the jail here, arrived and took the remains with them to Hamilton Square, N.J., on Tuesday evening.

Dansville's Death Record.
DANSVILLE, May 3. — Nicholas GRIM, aged 80, died at his home on William street Tuesday, Funeral Friday at 9:30 a.m.

The remains of Charles GILDER arrived here last evening from Boston, where he died Tuesday from an operation for appendicitis. The funeral will occur this afternoon.

A telegram just received by F. Paret MAGEE announces the death of Mrs. DYKES, in New York. She was a daughter of John MAGEE of Sparta. The remains will be brought to Sparta for interment.

ANGELICA, May 3. --
Late Allegany county deaths not previously reported are as follows: J.W. HOYT of Bolivar, aged 73 years; Lorenzo L. GRAVES of York's Corners, aged 41 years; Henry RAY of Alma, aged 34 years; Ezra Starr LLOYD of Angelica died at Chicago.

May 3, 1900
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DIED.
KANE — In this city, Tuesday, May 1, 1900, at the family residence, No. 329 Frank street, Alice Adele, wife of John KANE, aged 46 years.
— Funeral services will be held at her late residence, Saturday, May 5th, at 2:30 p.m.

COMERFORD — In this city, Wednesday, May 2, 1900, at the family residence, 5 Ethel street, James COMERFORD, son of the late John COMERFORD and Rose COMERFORD, aged 2 years and 11 months.
— Funeral Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the house.

ROWLAND — In this city on Wednesday, May 2, 1900, Elizabeth S., widow of William ROWLAND, aged 74 years.
— Funeral from her late residence, 17 North street, on Friday at 3:30 p.m.

OBITUARY.
John SNITZEL.
ORLEANS, May 3. — John SNITZEL, a prominent business man of the place died yesterday afternoon. Deceased was 54 years of age. Funeral from the house at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

Martin HOFFMAN.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
LE ROY, May 3. — Martin HOFFMAN, a well known resident of this village, died this morning at his home on Lake street, after an illness of about three weeks. He was born in Dutchess county 77 years ago, but came to Le Roy when quite young. He was a watch and clock maker by trade.
Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Mrs. John H. COLE of Coneaut, O.; also one brother, Rawson of Le Roy and the following sisters: Mrs. John CARMICHAEL and Mrs. J.R. BLISS of Pavilion; Mrs. John CLEMENS and Mrs. M. SMITH of Perry, and Mrs. Livingston WELLS of Washington.

Richard H. FOX.
LIVONIA, May 3. — Richard H. FOX died yesterday afternoon. He had been an invalid for years and it had been known by his friends for months that he could not live. Mr. FOX was 61 years old. He had always lived in this town.

May 3, 1900
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SUICIDE BY DROWNING.
Verdict Rendered by Coroner KLEINDIENST in KIRCHER Case.
This morning Coroner KLEINDIENST rendered a verdict of suicide by drowning in the case of Louis KIRCHER, whose body was found in the Genesee river near Charlotte on Tuesday morning. KIRCHER is the person who murderously assaulted Mrs. Alice MARLING in his apartments at 501 Joseph avenue on the night of April 20th.

May 3, 1900
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REV. DE MAERE'S FUNERAL
Impressive Services Were Held at the Cathedral This Morning.
The funeral of Rev. Gustave De MAERE, D.D., late professor of ecclesiastical history at St. Bernard's Seminary, who died on Tuesday, was held from St. Patrick's Cathedral at 9 o'clock this morning.
Solemn pontifical mass was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Bishop Bernard J. McQUAID. He was assisted by the following: Assistant priest, Rev. J.P. KIERNAN, V.G.; deacons of honor, Rev. J.J. HARTLEY, pro-rector of St. Bernard's Seminary, and Rev. Charles FISHER of the Cathedral; deacon of the mass, Rev. Thomas F. HICKEY, rector of the Cathedral; sub-deacon, Rev. Prosper P. LIBERT, St. Bernard's Seminary; first master of ceremonies, Rev. A.B. MEEHAN, D.D., St. Bernard's Seminary; second master of ceremonies, Rev. John ELTY, St. Bernard's Seminary. Several priests of the diocese were in the sanctuary.
The students of St. Bernard's Seminary chanted the office of the dead before the mass was celebrated. The Gregorian mass for the dead was afterwards sung by the students. Professor Eugene BONN presided at the organ.
After the services at the church absolution was given by Bishop McQUAID. The interment was made at the Holy Sepulchre cemetery. The remains were blessed at the cemetery by Bishop McQUAID.
The following acted as bearers: Rev. E. J. HANNA, D.D., Rev. A.E. BREEN, D.D., Rev. M.J. RYAN, Ph.D., Rev. Owen McGUIRE, D.D., Rev. D. Joseph BUSTIN, D.D., and Rev. John SERIDAN.
A large number of the priests of the diocese were also present, including: Revs. D. ENGLISH, Canandaigua; R.V. McPADDEN, Geneva; W. PAINE, Charlotte; D.M. O'DONAHUE, Weedsport; J.J. DOUGHERTY, Dansville; J. GRIFFIN, Bath; J.J. DAY, Mt. Morris; J.A. HICKEY, Geneseo; M.J. WALL, Stanley; J.J. QUINN, Lady Hill; J.A. MALOY, Elmira; M.U. DWYER, Seneca Falls; J.R. KENNEDY, Ovid; M.J. GARVEY, Livonia; J.B. STEMLER, Wayland; F.J. O'HANLAN, Clifton Springs; J.J. DONNELLY, Victor; M. HENDRICK, Penn Yan; J.F. STAUB, Greece; (didn't get rest of article)

Funeral Held From the Holy Family Church This Morning.
The funeral of the late Charles B. GOSS was held from the family residence, No. 2 Chester street, at 7:30 o'clock this morning and at 8 o'clock from the Holy Family Church. Requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. D. LAURENZIS, pastor of the church. The services were largely attended.
The following were bearers: Louis BAUMAN, Max RUSSER, Joseph VOEKLEL, John W. SAUNDERS, Lawrence KLUEH and John KASE. Interment was made at the Holy Sepulchre cemetery.

Announcements.
— John, infant son of Rose F. and the late John COMERFORD, died yesterday at the home of his mother, No. 2 Ettel street.

— Mrs. Elizabeth ROWLAND, widow of the late William ROWLAND, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 17 North street.

— James, son of the late John and Rose COMERFORD, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 5 Ethel street, aged 3 years.

— The funeral of Mrs. George KINZEL will be held from the family residence, No. 53 Comfort street, at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

— The funeral of William B. SMITH was held from the family residence, No. 206 Anderson avenue, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.

— The funeral of Mrs. Alonzo D. WEBSTER was held from the family residence, No. 32 Scio street, at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The remains were taken to East Rush for interment.

— The funeral of Mrs. John KANE will be held from the family residence, No. 329 Frank street, at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

— The funeral of Israel SHELL was held from the residence of his son, Andrew SHELL, No. 231 Reynolds street, at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. The remains will be taken to Jamestown, N.Y., for interment.

— The funeral of Miss Laura BRAYER will be held from the residence of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary MARZHAUSER, No. 14 Jefferson avenue, at 8:30 o'clock Saturday morning and at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Church.

— Salome, wife of the late Peter SCHNEIDER, a former resident of Rochester, died yesterday at Schenectady, N.Y., aged 77 years. The remains will be brought to this city and the funeral will be held from Salem Church at 2:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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May 3, 1900
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BOY SERIOUSLY BURNED.
Elmer MILLS of Medina Played With Matches.
MEDINA, May 3. — While playing in the backyard yesterday, Elmer MILLS, the 6-year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. James MILLS of Church street, narrowly escaped losing his life from fire, and is at this time in a precarious condition. Mrs. MILLS was at a neighbor's and the sister was left in charge of the two younger children. As her attentions were paid to a baby, the youngster got some matches and went outdoors unnoticed.
He built a bonfire and the flames soon set fire to his clothing. As the wind was blowing quite hard, he was enveloped in flames almost instantly. The lad ran into the house and out again before the fire could be extinguished, and only after being thoroughly soaked with water, did the boy receive any aid. He was burned terribly from his waist up, his hands and neck being literally roasted. Dr. TURNER attended him and states that his chances for recovery are good.

CANANDAIGUA, May 3. — The programme for the county convention of the Y.P.S.C.E. is as follows:
Afternoon session, to open at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. N.W. BATES of West Bloomfield, presiding, song and devotional service, address, "A Message from Beyond the Sea," Rev. H. Wyse JONES of the Canandaigua Baptist Church; paper, "Lookout," George WISEWELL of Phelps; paper, "Prayer Meeting," Miss Bertha ANDERSON, of Geneva; paper, "Missions," Miss Mary J. VOAK, Canandaigua; treasurer's report, Junior Christian Endeavorers' hour, secretary's report, appointment of committees; address, subject not yet announced, Rev. C. DeWOODY, Geneva.
Evening session, at 7:30, Rev. A. BROWN of Gorham, district secretary, presiding; song service, conducted by Frank SPENCER of Canandaigua; report of committees and election of officers; offertory; address by the Rev. U.B. WALLACE, state president, of Utica; closing exercises.

F.W. KINDE's automobile, the first to be used in Canandaigua, "busted" with him the other day, and is now laid up for repairs. An explosion of the gasoline caused the break, owing to a misunderstanding by Mr. KINDE of the manner in which to operate the apparatus. He now expects to employ an expert and learn the ins and outs of the machine.

Accidentally Shot Himself.
ANGELICA, May 3. — Owen E. CRANDALL, a well-known oil producer, living on the road between Bolivar and Allentown, accidentally shot himself while examining a 32- calibre revolver. He failed to notice that the revolver was cocked, and in some way the trigger loosened and the cartridge exploded. The bullet passed through the index finger, inflicting a severe injury.

Married — M. Grace LAURIE of Allen, this county, to Bert L. VAN GUILDER of Perry, formerly of this place.

May 3, 1900
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WOMAN ACCUSED.
Charged With Stealing an Alarm Clock and a Glass Bowl.
Susie BENNETT was arrested by Detectives MULDOON and MAGUIRE this morning on a warrant charging her with petit larceny by stealing an alarm clock and a glass bowl from Napoleon OLIVER.
When arraigned in court the woman entered a plea of not guilty and the case was adjourned till Saturday. She was committed to jail. The woman had been drinking and it is claimed that she stole the articles and sold them to get money to buy liquor.

HAD LEAD PIPE.
And a Charge of Theft May Be Preferred Against HOLDEN.
William HOLDEN will be examined in the Police Court on Saturday on a charge of drunkenness and it is probable that a charge of stealing a quantity of lead pipe will also be preferred against him at that time. He was arrested last night by Officer John SULLIVAN and was committed to jail to-day.
HOLDEN was arrested on Chatham street last night. He was drunk and had with him a quantity of lead pipe that is thought to have been stolen from a house on Pearl street. If it is ascertained where the pipe was stolen a charge of larceny will be preferred against him.

COMMITTEE TO JAIL.
Woman Was Badly Intoxicated When Placed Under Arrest.
Mathilda MARTZHAUSER was arrested last night on a charge of drunkenness. She was committed to jail to-day, the case being put over till Monday.
The woman was arrested on Harris street last night by Officer CONHEADY. She was so badly intoxicated that she could not take care of herself and the officer sent her to the station in the patrol wagon.

GANG OF TOUGHS.
Corralled by a Policeman and Sent to the Penitentiary.
A gang of five tough looking characters was before Judge ERNST in the Police Court to-day on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. They were John QUIGLEY, John MAHAMMOND, Thomas HAGGERTY, John DWYER and Thomas BULGER. The two last named were sent up for two months each and the others for one month each.
The men were all arrested on Central avenue last night by Officer TWITCHELL. They had been around the greater part of the night raising disturbances in various places.

May 3, 1900
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ANNUAL MEETING.
Woman's Educational Union Will Elect Officers To-Morrow Afternoon.
The annual meeting of the Woman's Educational and Industrial Union will take place Friday afternoon at Watson House, the polls to be open from 1 until 5 p.m.
The inspectors of election are Mrs. D. E. SACKETT, Mrs. J.D. CARSON, Mrs. H.B. CASE, Mrs. C.F. CURTISS, Mrs. A.J. TOWNSON.
The formal session will begin at 3 o'clock and the programme is as follows: Secretary's report, Mrs. F.F. DOW; treasurer's report, Mrs. John H. HOPKINS; reports of committees: legal protection, Mrs. Oscar CRAIG; educational, Mrs. H.B. HOOKER; school, Mrs. C.W. WILBOR; library, Miss Olice DAVIS; manual train, Mrs. Porter FARLEY; civic art, Mrs. E.H. HALL; membership, Mrs. H.W. HOYT; social affairs, Mrs. J.B.Y. WARNER; "Our Life in the Watson House," Mrs. S.H. LINN; president's address, Mrs. W.A. MONTGOMERY.
After the business of the meeting has been disposed of, an informal reception will be held, at which all the women of the city who are interested in the work done by the union, whether they are members or not, will be cordially welcomed.
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