Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser
Rochester, Monroe County, New York
MAY 7, 1900

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AN ATROCIOUS CRIME.
Sixteen-Year Old Boy Murdered by a Companion.
JERSEY CITY, May 7. — John GARRABRANT, the self-confessed 18-year-old murdered of 15-year-old Henry MAAS, was formally charged with the crime before Police Magistrate HOOST this morning. He was remanded for trial. GARRABRANT manifested the utmost unconcern. The police say the boy is a degenerate and a second Jesse POMEROY. He is a nephew of Nellie GARRABRANT, the murderess, who killed her employer's wife in Paterson some years ago.

GARRABRANT has made a full confession. He hated the MAAS boy because the latter had won the affections of a shop girl employed where the boys work. GARRABRANT threatened the life of the girl for throwing him over and for this he was discharged by his employers some weeks ago. GARRABRANT layed all his troubles at the door of the MAAS boy, but he did not openly show his hatred. Instead he became friendly with the younger lad. He plotted to kill him and last Saturday evening his time came. He enticed young MAAS into the cellar of his home, with a rudely constructed slungshot of leather and lead, he struck down and killed his unsuspecting victim as the latter walked before him. He then robbed the boy of $3, his week's wages. Young GARRABRANT alleges that he told his mother of the crime and that she in turn told the janitress, Mrs. COYLE. He says the women talked of placing the body on the railroad tracks nearby in order to conceal the crime. GARRABRANT fled to Nyack, where he was arrested.

FATAL ACCIDENT.
Boy Meets Death While Playing with a Flobert Rifle.
NORTH COHOCTION, May 7. — Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.M. COREY, was shot and instantly killed Saturday, while playing with a Flobert rifle.
Young COREY was with a son of C.S. GREY and the latter is the owner of the gun.
Mr. GREY had taken extra precautions to keep it away from his children by laying it on a high shelf in his barn, far above their reach, but the boys managed in some way to get it down and snapped it two or three times to see if it was loaded. They then stood it against a wheel of a road cart, but the rifle fell down and discharged as it struck the door.
It was loaded with a thirty-two caliber shotted cartridge, and the full charge entered Raymond's right eye, penetrating the brain. Death was immediate.

Colored Murderer Hanged.
ST. LOUIS, May 7. — James NETTLES, colored, was hanged in the jail yard at the Four Courts this morning. The governor yesterday wired that he refused to interfere further to prevent the execution. NETTLES was convicted of the murder of Conductor Samuel MANN of the St. Louis and Suburban Electric railway in July, 1898. He maintained his innocence to the end.

Death of a Well known Merchant of Brockport.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
BROCKPORT, May 7. — Andrew J. BOYD, one of the most prominent and respected of Brockport's merchants, died last night. His age was 61 years. His death was caused by an acute attack of heart failure brought on by rheumatism.
Deceased had been engaged in the grocery business in Brockport for thirty years, and enjoyed the universal respect, love and confidence of the community. He bore an excellent military record having entered Company H. 108th N.Y. Volunteers, at the outbreak of the Civil War as a private, and at the close there of was a captain of that company. Deceased is survived by his widow, a brother, R.W. BOYD of Adrian, Mich., two sisters, Mrs. George TRIPP of Rochester, and Mrs. Edward LOSSEE of Brockport, and the following children, all of Brockport, Miss Grace BOYD, Miss Mabel BOYD, and George R. BOYD.

Mrs. John KEYES.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
NUNDA, May 7.-- After two weeks illness, Mrs. John KEYES died with pneumonia at her home in Hunts. She was about 78 years of age and leaves one son and daughter to mourn her loss.

ANOTHER NEGRO LYNCHED.
Attacked a Girl While the Latter Was on Her Way to School.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 7. — Friday Near Geneva, John WHITE, aged 20, negro, attacked Mary ADAMS, aged 1? while on her way to school. The girl was accompanied by her brother, who gave the alarm, causing the negro to flee before help arrived.
A posse started in pursuit and captured WHITE. Both children identified him and yesterday he was taken to the town of Hartford to be given a preliminary hearing.
In the course of the trial the negro confessed. The crowd then overpowered the officers, seized WHITE and dragged him out. They hanged him to a tree in front of the justice's office.

MAY 7, 1900
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Frank W. EMBRY, formerly freight agent of the New York Central railroad in this city and one of the most widely known residents of Rochester, died at his home, 24 Oxford street, this afternoon. Mr. EMBRY suffered a stroke of apoplexy on Friday last and failed rapidly until this afternoon, when he died.
Mr. EMBRY was a man of remarkable business ability and, from his long connection with the New York Central railroad in this city, was widely known. He was highly respected, both for his keen insight into business matters and his sterling integrity and honor. His death will come as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances in this city and elsewhere.
Mr. EMBRY was born at Victor, Ontario county, April 16, 1846.
He received his early education in the common schools of Victor, and at Satterlee and Benedict Collegiate Institute in Rochester, N.Y. He then entered Macedon Academy, at Macedon Center, N.Y., and later graduated from Eastman's Business College at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
He entered the employ of the New York Central at Syracuse when a young man, and was soon promoted to the position of tallyman, and later, served as clerk in the freight office at that point.
His health failing him he in 1867 left and came to Rochester, taking position of tallyman, which position he held until June, 1869, when he was made cashier of the freight office. This position was held by him until December 31st, 1873, when he resigned to accept the position of agent for the Merchant's Despatch Transportation Company.
In June, 1877, he again entered the employ of N.Y.C. & H.R.R.Co., succeeding the late W.H. CUMMINGS as freight agent of the road at this point. When the N.Y.C. & H.R.R.R. Co. absorbed the West Shore and R.W. & O. railroads, Mr. EMBRY was also appointed freight agent of both of these roads, which position he held up to about a year ago, when failing health obliged him to retire to private life.
Mr. EMBRY was known to every business man of prominence in Rochester and was highly respected by all with whom he came in contact during his long connection with the Central railroad. He was a member of Frank R. Lawrence Lodge, F. and A.M., Hamilton Chapter, and Scottish Rite Masons. Mr. EMBRY is survived by his wife.

MAY 7, 1900
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NORMAN DAY.
Death of a Well-Known Pioneer of Monroe County.
The death of Norman DAY, a well-known hotel man, occurred Saturday afternoon at his home in West Henrietta, aged 81 years. He was born at Rockingham, Vermont, October 3, 1819. His parents moved to Western New York and settled near Rochester when he was 13 years of age.

Mr. DAY taught school in this county for several years. In 1855 he became general manager of the Clinton Hotel, which is now the Livingston. During the many years he was connected with the hotel, Mr. DAY made many friends all or whom will hear of his death with sincere regret.
Deceased is survived by a brother and one sister in Michigan, several nieces and nephews there, and also one niece, Miss Lora ELLIS of Henrietta. The funeral will be held from the residence of his brother-in-law, O.W. ELLIS, in Henrietta, at 2 o'clock to- morrow afternoon.

Announcements.
— Emma J., wife of George SEEL, died Saturday night at the family residence, No. 41 Magne street, aged ?6 years.

— The funeral of Mrs. Esther A. HILLS was held from the Mount Hope Chapel at 10:30 o'clock this morning.

— Sarah, infant daughter of John and Mary MAHER, died Saturday night at the family residence, No. 14 Flynn street.

— Christian W. KALL died yesterday at the family residence, No. 249 Jay street, aged 49 years. Deceased is survived by his wife and two sons.

— Mrs. Henrietta FELDT died yesterday at the family residence, No. 539 North street, aged 70 years. Deceased is survived by one son and a daughter.

— Mrs. Mary A. MORLEY died yesterday at the residence of her son, William J. MORLEY, No. 291 Adams street, aged 78 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

— The funeral of Mrs. Susan METZGER was held from the family residence, No. 3 Flower street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Michael's Church.

— The funeral of Gertrude M. COX was held from the family residence, No. 53 Comfort street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral.

— The funeral of Anna WILDS was held from the family residence, No. 1 Garson avenue, at 8 o'clock this morning and at 8:30 o'clock from St. Francis Xavier Church.

— The funeral of Matthias DENGLER was held from the family residence, No. 29 Centennial street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock from the Trinity Evangelical Church.

— The funeral of Antonine LATTINVILLE, who was killed by a train at the Childs street crossing of the Central railroad on Thursday night, was held from the family residence, No. 463 Lyell avenue, at 8:30 o'clock this morning and at 9 o'clock from the Holy Apostles' Church.

— Sarah A. DIX, widow of Samuel DIX, died Saturday at the family residence, No. 325 West avenue, aged 75 years. Deceased is survived by one son, Frank A. DIX, and three daughters, Mrs. Frank M. MOSHER, Mrs. Charles M. PROCTOR, and Mrs. Watson A. BROWN. The funeral will be held from the home at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

MAY 7, 1900
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Suicide of Frank F. PAINE, a Well Known Florist.
Body Found Hanging to a Rafter in the Hayloft by His Brother.
Complete Absence of Motive Makes His Family Think Him Temporarily
Insane.
Frank F. PAINE, a well known and prosperous florist, hung himself yesterday afternoon in his barn on the Stone road, about a mile south of the village of Charlotte, under circumstances which make his family think him to have been temporarily insane. His affairs were all prosperous, and he was as cheerful as usual, and no motive so far as can be found existed for the deed.

PAINE was in his usual spirits yesterday morning and spent the time about the place. In the afternoon his uncle came down from the city, and with several friends took dinner at the place. Paine laughed and joked with the rest, and after dinner went about the grounds with his friends. He expressed his satisfaction at the condition of his crops of flowers and the general good condition of the nursery. He spoke of his plans for the future and told of his happy home life. He even mentioned the fact that the season thus far had been a good one, and that he was prospering financially.

He accompanied his uncle down the road to the Charlotte boulevard where he waited with him for the car which bore him to the city. He then returned to his place and went immediately to the barn.
It is thought that he was seized with the suicidal mania almost as soon as he entered the barn, which was some time after 5 o'clock. His brother, Samuel PAINE, went to the barn about 6:30 o'clock, and having occasion to go into the hayloft was horrified to see the body of Frank hanging to a rafter. He was almost overcome by the sight, but managed to cut the body down and send for Dr. SULLIVAN of Charlotte. It was too late, however, as the man was dead when found, though it was evident that he had been dead but a short time.

PAINE had fastened a piece of clothesline about one of the rafters of the barn and standing on a haystack fastened a noose about his neck. He had then jumped from the stack and was strangled in a few moments.

No reason can be given for his act unless that of temporary insanity. His talk of prosperity and of happy homelife which he indulged in yesterday was warranted, so his friends and family say, by circumstances. He was a shrewd business man and methodical in his habits. He had a large acquaintance throughout the county and was well known in this city. His business and social relations were happy and he was respected and honored by all who knew him.

Mr. PAINE was 45 years of age. He leaves a widow, daughter, and one brother in this country, besides several brothers in Canada.

Coroner SIBLEY was notified last night and went to the scene of the suicide. After making an investigation he allowed the body to remain in the house to which it had been brought. The coroner granted a certificate of death by suicide while temporarily insane.

MAY 7, 1900
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ALBION, May 7. — The funeral of the late Mrs. George BROOKER was held at Christ Church, of which she was a member, at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Francis S. DUNHAM, rector of the parish, reading the office for the burial of the dead. The music was rendered by the surpliced choir of the church. The interment was at Mount Albion.

MAY 7, 1900
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May Lose an Eye.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser,
LYONS, May 7. — William A. THORNTON was struck in the eye by two pieces of steel while working on an emery wheel at the Nagley Manufacturing Company's plant. Dr. J.W. PUTMAN removed the steel which was imbedded in the eyeball. THORNTON may lose the sight of the eye.

May 7, 1900
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AT ZION CHURCH.
Sermon to Odd Fellows and Daughters of Ruth.
The services at Zion Church on Favor street last night were of a very interesting character and a large congregation participated in them. They were especially for the Odd Fellows and the Daughters of Ruth, and about sixty members of the orders were present.
Rev. J.J. ADAMS, the pastor, preached, taking for his subject, "Friendship, Love and Truth." The sermon was a very able one and was particularly appropriate to the occasion. The church is in a very prosperous condition. Last week a fair was held at the church and a great deal of interest was taken in it. A neat sum was realized.

FOURTH ANNIVERSARY.
Also Dedication of the New Chapel at Westminster Church.
The fourth anniversary sermon was preached by Rev. Albert EVANS, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, West avenue, last evening. The church was packed. The annual reports of S.C. TRUESDALE, treasurer, and Edward H. PERRY, secretary, were given. The elders were then reinstalled.
In the evening Rev. Mr. EVANS delivered the dedicatory sermon for the new chapel, which was opened for services Easter day.

MAY 7, 1900
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ALBION, May 7. — The marriage of Miss Mabel McKAY, daughter of Robert McKAY of Albion, and Howard RILEY of Batavia, formerly of this place, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, yesterday afternoon, Rev. Francis S. DUNHAM, Ph.D., officiating.

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