Rochester, Monroe N. Y.
Democrat & Chronicle
June 6, 1903
NECK WAS BROKEN
Phillip BOUMANN INSTANTLY KILLED FROM CAVE-IN GRAVEL
Lyons, June 5 - Philip BOUMANN, a 15 year-old son of M. and Mrs. Joseph BOUMANN, of East Lyons, was instantly killed
shortly before noon to-day, by the accidental caving in of a gravel bank under which he was resting. Yesterday
morning the father, who lives on the John S. JORDAN farm, sent Philip and his elder brother Ernest to the gravel
pit to get a load. After the load had been nearly all shoveled on the wagon, Philip sat down to rest a minute.
Without a moments warning, the bank caved in, covering him. The lad was shoveled out, but his neck had been fractured
and he was lifeless. Deceased is survived by a father, mother, brothers Ernest and William, and sisters the Misses
Rose and Lizzie, the latter living at No. 13 Sibley place, Rochester.
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SAD DEATH OF HERBERT LAGNER
Thrown From Wagon and Neck and Back Broken
Was Driving Village Fire Team Which He had Trained When Front End Board of Wagon Fell and Lagner Was Thrown Out.
Newark, June 5 - One of the saddest deaths occurring in this village in some time was that of Herbert LAGNER, aged
29 years, the popular driver and trainer of the Newark Fire Department team, which occurred in the corporation
gravel pit just before noon to-day. It has been customary to use the team on the street work when not required
for fire purposes, and LAGNER was drawing gravel from the pit. He was making his last trip just before dinner when
the fatality occurred.
After turning the bend in Maple avenue the horses started on a run, but it was thought that they were not frightened
as it had been LAGNER's custom to speed them at will. Unfortunately, however, the front end board of the wagon
dropped out, depriving the driver of a foothold. The horses continued their course until the gravel pit was reached
when LAGNER succeeded in turning them into the pit. The horses took a turn to the left. Witnesses allege that at
this time LAGNER was holding to the reins with all his strength, but that he had been pulled off from the wagon
beards on to the whittletrees. As the horses rounded the curve in the bed LAGNER lost his hold and was thrown,
the front wheel passed over his body. The horses continued their course until stopped by a loaded wagon in the
other end of the bed. The unfortunate man gasped only three or four times and expired in the arms of workmen. An
examination proved that his neck and back had been broken. The remains were taken to the undertaking rooms of John
STUERWALD, and the funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Deceased had been a resident of Newark for a number of years. He was born and brought up in the town of Williamson.
Deceased was a widower.
The village purchased the fire team about a year ago and he was hired to train it. By his perseverence and interest
in the animals he brought them up to a high degree of efficiency. He is survived by a brother, Abram LAGNER, of
Williamson, three half brothers, Anthony LAGNER, of Williamson, and Peter LAGNER, of Rochester, and Cornelius VANDERLYKE,
of Ontario; a sister, Mrs. Anthony VERDOW, of Newark, and three half sisters, Mrs. Jacob SUNDERVILLE, of Newark;
Mrs. Minnie MELEE, of Ontario, and Mrs. Mary HOLSTEIN, of Rochester.
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DISCOVERED MALARIA BREEDERS
Lyons, June 5 - Dr. M. A. VEEDER, the health officer of this village, yesterday discovered the breeding place of
a colony of Anopheles or lacewing mosquito in a pool of stagnant water on the west side of Maple street. This is
the breed or variety of mosquito which causes malarial fever. Dr. VEEDER promptly went after the pests with disinfectants
and has ordered, the pool drained. He is also looking after this breed of mosquito in open rain barrels, although
most of the rain barrels in this village are at present empty and as dry as a bone.
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STOLE MONEY FROM M. E. CHURCH
Palmyra, June 5 - Charles BAXTER, a young, colored lad residing in this place, was yesterday taken before Judge
FINLEY, in police court, on a charge of petit larceny. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to the
Monroe County Penitentiary for 100 days. The young man had stolen before on two different occasions, the second
time taking nearly $100 from the furniture firm of G. B. CRANDALL. Some of the money was recovered, and upon the
promise to mend his ways, he was not prosecuted by Mr. CRANDALL. He kept straight for some time, but a week ago
last Sunday he stole a portion of the contribution from the Methodist Church, and it was for that theft that he
will now have to serve time.
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NEWSPAPER FOUND MISSING LAD
Sodus, June 5 - Frederick BELL, a well known resident of Sodus, who disappeared the last of April, has been located.
Three weeks ago his brother John from a wagon and was killed. Every effort was made to locate Fred to inform him
of the sad news, but he could not be located. The parents finally appealed to one of the New York dailies to assist,
and last night a message was received announcing that he had been found in Buffalo.
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FOUND DEAD IN BARN
Palmyra, June 5 - Andrew SEE, a well known resident of this place, was found dead in his barn at the rear of his
residence on Howell street, at 8 o'clock this morning. Deceased had been absent from the house only a short time
when his body was discovered, and it is supposed that he was stricken with heart disease as he was taking care
of his horse. Mr. SEE was 74 years of age and is survived by his widow and one son.
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SARAH A. WARING
Newark, June 5 - The sad death of Sarah A. WARING, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. WARING, occurred at the family
home in the Brunswick Hotel, in this village Thursday. She was 17 years of age, and besides her parents, a brother
and sister survive. Rev. Henry C. MOYER, pastor of the Methodist Church, will conduct the funeral services.
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CONSPIRACY CASE ADJOURNED
John H. CURRAN, Ernest C. ORCORR and George J. PORTER; charged with conspiracy by uniting to prevent the Smith
Sash, Door and Blind Company from carrying on its business, were arraigned in police court yesterday. The hearing
was adjourned to June 19th. There is a strike on at the Smith factory and the defendants are alleged to be conspiring
to prevent the company from securing men.
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SMALL FIRE, BIG CROWD
Fire broke out in the home of Edward MARION, at No. 108 Savannah street, yesterday afternoon. It was discovered
in the bathroom of the house, on the second floor. It burned its way into the attic before being extinguished by
hand chemicals Battalion Chief ATKINSON and a number of companies were summoned. The damage done will not exceed
$50.
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DIED
EICHEL - In this city, Wednesday evening, June 3, 1903, at his late residence, No. 22 La Force street, August EICHEL.
Deceased is survived by his wife and one stepson, C. W. STEFFEN. Deceased was a member of Occident Lodge, No. 263
A. O. U. W.
Funeral Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m.
HILL - in this city, Friday, June 5, 1903, William S. HILL. He leaves, besides his mother, one sister, M. Milvina
HILL.
HENNELLY - In this city, Thursday, June 4, 1903, at the family residence, No. 27 Eddy street, John HENNELLY, aged
64 years.
Funeral will take place from the house Monday A. M., at 8:30 and from St. Patrick's Cathedral at 9 o'clock.
BUTTON - Suddenly, in this city, at midnight on Friday, June 5, 1903, at her home, No. 44 Phelps avenue, Miss Olive
BUTTON. She is survived by one brother and two sisters, Arnold BUTTON of Gasport, N. Y., Mrs. Mary BENEDICT, of
Somerset, and Mrs. E. B. GREEN, of this city.
The funeral will take place from the house on Monday at 2:30 P. M.
June 7, 1903
ENGAGED
BARBER - OLIVER
Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Anna May OLIVER and Otis A. BARBER, to take place on the evening of
June 23, 1903, at No. 27 Kenilworth terrace.
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MARRIED
BROWN - GANGROSS
Wednesday, June 3, 1903, at St. Andrew's Church, by Rev. A. S CRAPSEY, Walter J. BROWN and Miss Caroline GANGROSS.
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DIED
HILL - In this city, Friday, June 5, 1903, William S. HILL. He leaves, besides his mother, one sister, M. Milvina
HILL.
Burial private. Auburn papers please copy.
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HENNELLY - In this city, Thursday evening, June 4, 1903, at the family residence, No. 27 Eddy street, John HENNELLY,
aged 64 years.
Funeral will be held from the house Monday, June 8th, at 8:30 A. M., and from St. Patrick's Cathedral at 9 o'clock.
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CURTIN - In this city, Saturday, June 6, 1903, at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Frederick FIELD, No. 8 Hanna
place, Margaret CURTIN, aged 30 years.
Funeral and burial at Westfield, Mass.
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HILSDORF - In this city, at the family residence, No. 8 Chase street, Helen Bertha HILSDORF, aged 14 months.
Funeral Monday morning, 9 o'clock, from house.
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NELLIS - Entered into rest, Saturday, June 6, 1903, Michael F. NELLIS, aged 58 years. He leaves a wife and one
sister, Mrs. D. H. SULLIVAN.
The funeral will take place from his late residence, No. 244 Caledonia avenue, on Tuesday, the 9th, at 8:30 A.
M., and from the Immaculate Conception Church at 9 o'clock.
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SCHROTH - In this city, Friday, June 5, 1903, at Lee's Hospital, John G. SCHROTH, aged 69 years. He is survived
by three sons, Henry, John and Charles SCHROTH, four daughters, Mrs. Edward LYDDON, Mrs. August MURA, Mrs. James
HIGGINS and Mrs. F. McCUICHEON.
The funeral will take place to-morrow (Monday) morning from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. August MURA, No.
74? Jay street, at 8:30 and 9 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul's Church.
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BABY SAVED HIMSELF AFTER STARTING FIRE
Four-Year-Old Boy of Mrs. Hellen Hagerty Lit Fringe of Tete and Fled as Flames Curled Up.
Matches in the hands of a 4-year-old boy started a fire in the apartments of Mrs. Joseph HAGGERTY, on the third
floor of No. 180 West avenue, at 9:45 o'clock last night. The boy did not stay near the fire, so escaped injury.
He was alone in the parlor and his mother was in the next room, getting another child ready for bed. She did not
know that he had matches, and she was panic-stricken when she saw the front room full of flames and smoke.
She seized a spread from a bed and tried to smother the fire that was burning mostly in a tete. The fire had gained
too much of a start and she was driven back. Then she shouted to persons below to turn in an alarm. Box No. 81,
corner of West avenue and Canal street, was pulled. A stream was run to the top floor in a surprising short time
by the firemen and the fire was quickly put out.
A large quantity of water was used and it ran down to the ground floor, thoroughly soaking the place. No damage
was done to Berdell's stock of liquor in his saloon, directly under the rooms where the fire occurred. The total
damage will probably amount to about $200. Mrs. HAGGERTY's insurance had recently expired and she had not renewed
it.
It is believed by Mrs. HAGGERTY that the baby played with matches and ignited the fringe on the tete, after which
he became frightened and ran out of the room. Had he stayed a few seconds longer his clothes would undoubtedly
have caught fire.
June 8, 1903
MONROE
Memorial Grange Services
Pittsford, June 7 - At the regular meeting of Pittsford Grange Saturday the first and second degrees were conferred
upon a class of twenty-seven. Memorial services, in charge of the chaplain, Miss Lois WELCH, were held, consisting
of brief and appropriate remarks by the chaplain in memory of all deceased members. Resolutions of sympathy in
behalf of the bereaved families and friends of Sisters Markel and Howland were read by Mrs. L. A. STEWART and Mrs.
R. H. SMEAD. Appropriate remarks in memory of recently deceased members, Mr. WILMUTH, Mrs. LIGHT, Mrs. MARKEL and
Mrs. HOWLAND were made by Carl M. WELCH, Mrs. SEGIL and Mrs. HOWARD. Mr. CARD recited an original poem in memory
of Mrs. H. E. LIGHT. The next meeting will be held in the Town Hall June 20th.
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MRS. CARL HARMON
Churchville, June 7 - The death of Mrs. Carl HARMON, a highly respected resident of the town of Riga, occurred
at her home two miles east of this village at 11 o'clock this morning after a lingering illness, aged 70 years.
Mrs. HARMON was born in Germany and immigrated to this country with her husband thirty-four years ago. They settled
in the town of Riga, where they have since resided. Deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, John, of Rochester,
and Frederick, of Riga; also two daughters, Mrs. William VOLDT, of Rochester, and Mrs. Peter DeBURGER, of this
village.
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SENECA
Mrs. Kate Walters Gowers Will be Examined as to Her Sanity
Waterloo, June 7 - County Judge John E. RICHARDSON has appointed Drs. George W. CLARK and George A. BELLOWS, as
a commission to examine Mrs. Kate WALTERS GOWERS, of this village, as to her sanity.
The unfortunate woman was committed to the county jail here for five days as a vagrant, having been secured under
the papers issued for her arrest while Judge RICHARDSON was presiding at County Court at Ovid.
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A BRIGHT YOUNGSTER
Waterloo, June 7 - This village has a little girl who can certainly lay claim to being as bright as the usual child
that one reads about in the comic papers as always making cute speeches. She approached local milkmen the other
morning and said ‘My ma wants to know if you will mistrust her for a quart of milk."
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Memorial Services Postponed
Newark, June 7 - The Odd Fellows Memorial Day services, which were to have been held today, were postponed owing
to the funeral of Herbert LAGNER, Newark Lodge No. ??? I. O. O. F., however, decorated the graves of deceased brothers.
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YATES
Fire Destroyed Sheep Barn on Hanford Place - Loss Between $1,200 and $1,500.
Penn Yan, June 7 - Fire was discovered in the sheep barn on the old HANFORD place, about 12:30 last night. The
building was totally destroyed, together with five or six tons of hay, and farming implements, which were owned
by Fred RICE, who worked the farm. It is thought that the loss will be in the neighborhood of $1,200 to $1,500,
which is partially covered by insurance. RICE had an insurance of $200 on his property.
Indications point to the fire being caused by persons sleeping in the barn.
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DIED IN BATAVIA
Mrs. Margaret M'ENTEE and Mrs. Susan E. DITZEL Passed Away Saturday Night
Batavia, June 7 - Mrs. Margaret Mc ENTEE, widow of John McENTEE, died at her home, No. 33 Tracy avenue, Batavia,
Saturday night, after an illness of two weeks of paralysis. Mrs. McENTEE has been a resident of Batavia for the
past ten years. The deceased was a woman of estimable character and had a large circle of friends. She is survived
by one son. Bartholemew, of Alabama, and six daughters, Mrs. A. J. CARNEY, of Alexander; Mrs. John TUMULTY, of
Alabama; Miss Ellen McENTEE, of Batavia; Misses Margaret H., and Elizabeth I. McENTEE, of Buffalo, and sister,
Mary FIDELIAS, of the convent of Mount Mercy, of Buffalo, and one sister, Mrs. James TRUE, of Ogden, Monroe county.
Susan E. DITZEL, wife of Louis DITZEL, died at her home, No. 428 West Main street, Batavia, Saturday evening, aged
41 years. Mrs. DITZEL had resided in Batavia for twenty-seven years, coming here from Albama, where she was born.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five sons and two daughters, Ray L., Charles B., Paul Laurence and
John L.; Carrie I. and Grace L. DITZEL, all of whom reside at home.
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ISAAC S. BARBER
Elba, June 7 - Isaac S. BARBER, an old resident of this town, died at his home in this town to-day at 2 o'clock,
aged 76 years. He was orn and always lived in this village. Besides his wife he leaves a brother, William, of this
town, also three children, Mrs. Loren SACKETT, Corydon J. BARBER and Lincoln BARBER, all of this place. His death
resulted from heart failure.
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PERSONAL MENTION
Dr. W. T. WALLACE will sail on the St. Paul to-morrow, intending to study at Neidelberg for two or three months.
Miss Lizzie T. KEHOE will take up her quarters at Cliff Haven on July 1st, and Rochester visitors to the Catholic
Summer School will find her there after that date
The parents of Lieutenant and Mrs. T. A. OLIVER have received a cablegram from them stating that they sailed from
Manila yesterday, and expect to arrive in San Francisco about July 1st.
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BROWN - GANGROSS
Walter E. BROWN and Miss Caroline GANGROSS were married Wednesday morning at St. Andrew's Church, by Rev. Dr. CRAPSEY.
The bridesmaid was Miss Alice GANGROSS, and the groomsman was James E. BROWN.
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CUT IN TWO
Edward Kingston Met Horrible Death on the Pennsylvania Railroad
Edward KINGSTON, 24 years old, of Mount Morris, was instantly killed on the Pennsylvania railroad near the round
house, a mile south of the city, at 7 o'clock last night. He was trying to board a passenger train to come to the
city and caught one foot in a frog and was thrown under the wheels of the moving train.
KINGSTON was cut in two through the stomach and death relieved his agony within five minutes. Henry NASH, of Genesee
street, was the only witness of the accident. He immediately started for the nearest telephone and had the ambulance
of St. Mary's Hospital hurry to the scene of the accident. It was useless, however.
Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified and had the body removed to the morgue. KINGSTON was single. He lived in this
city for about two years. He was a telegraph operator employed up the line of the Pennsylvania road.
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FIGHT AT GLEN HAVEN
Edward THOMAS arrested Thomas WARREN for assault, second degree, late last night. They had a fight at Glen Haven
and WARREN chewed THOMAS's finger. THOMAS was also arrested for intoxication.
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MORTUARY RECORDS
Johanna C. TALLINGER, widow of John G. TALLINGER, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. WIEDENKOFER,
No. 90 Sherman street, aged 76 years. She is survived by one son, John F. TALLINGER, and two daughters, Mrs. Adam
WIEDENKOFER and Mrs. John W. CONNOLLY.
Anna HOEFNER, wife of John HOEFNER, Sr., died Saturday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Ferdinand
KRAUS, of No. 283 Child street, aged 80 years. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, John HOEFNER, Jr.,
and one daughter, Mrs. KRAUS.
Mrs. Gertrude STEWART DICKIE died last night at the residence of Mrs. A. L. AUSTIN, of No. 18 Driving park avenue,
aged 28 years. She leaves her mother, Mrs. Ernest STEWART, two sisters, two brothers and one son, Newton, all of
Medina.
Frederick W. ELY died Friday of pneumonia in San Antonio, Texas, aged 30 years and 22 days. The remains will be
brought to Rochester for interment. The deceased was a nurse in the United States army.
Alice, widow of John REDHEAD, died yesterday morning at the home of her son, No. 1 Orleans street, aged 77 years.
She is survived by three sons, John T., Joseph C. and William A. REDHEAD.
Mrs. Maria ZANDER died Saturday at her residence, No. 43 Hoeltzer street. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. C. KERBER,
Mrs. H. KRUEGER and Mrs. J. BARG.
Albert W. NEUFFER, infant son of Albert and Kate NEUFFER, died yesterday at the family home, No. 47 Morris street.
Rose A. DOLLEN died yesterday at the family home, No. 436 Clinton avenue north, aged 42 years.
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BOYS WILL BE ARRESTED
Boys who shoot birds will be arrested after this. An active campaign against this form of cruelty is to be at once
instigated. Yesterday Charles H. PECK took to superintendent of Parks LANEY a black billed cuckoo that had been
shot, but not killed, out at Cobb's Hill. Mr. PECK said several boys had been amusing themselves by killing birds,
just for the sport. The bird was alive last night, but will probably die. Mr. LANEY did everything possible to
keep it alive.
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FORTUNE REMAINED IN A DWELLING UNTOUCHED
One morning Henry MARTIN, a old man, rowed out to his house that was submerged near Helm's brewery and secured
$2,000 in bills which had been untouched by the flood.
The news of the old man's treasure spread among river rats and thieves in the East bottoms and made them much more
active. The police complained yesterday of the thieves' operations and their helplessness to compete with them.
A current that completely divides the East bottoms was running which had swept all the houses in its path into
the river. It was a weird sight, the view of the great masses of debris and wreckage that had lodged on the edge
of the current. Great quantities of lumber were piled up, and on this were dogs and chickens. On the dry land horses
and cows that had escaped from the flood and had come from the stockyards, miles above, were foraging for food.
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BOY DROWNED WHILE AT PLAY IN THE STREETS
A peculiar fatality was that of Warren BOTTS, a 14-year-old boy, who lived with his parents at 2440 Woodland avenue.
He was drowned Wednesday evening in a flood pond at Twenty-sixth street and Woodland avenue. The boy had gone there
with his large Newfoundland dog. He and the dog were playing in the swimming pool when the Newfoundland put his
paws on the boy's head and ducked him under the water. The boy strangled and got confused, which finally resulted
in his drowning.
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BODIES OF SUICIDES FOUND BY SEARCHERS
George TURNER, who lives at Tenth street and Cleveland avenue, returned late one evening from the Armourdale portion
of the city, where he had been engaged with one of the rescue boats and reported that he had assisted in moving
three dead bodies from a house on Pennsylvania avenue and three other bodies were found in the attic of a wrecked
building which the crew did not remove.
From a distance it appeared that the men in the attic had committed suicide. TURNER said he was quite certain that
bullet wounds were in their skulls and that he was certain a revolver lay beside one of the bodies.
Mat GORMAN, aged 72 years, was rescued from an attic in his home at 1218 Kansas avenue, Armourdale, by Officers
SHEA and BRADDENBY, about 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, where he had remained without food since early Sunday morning.
He was taken to Tenth street and Muncie boulevard and given both food and medicine. GORMAN was almost famished
and may die. He had refused to leave with the other members of the family when the waters began to rise. Finally
he attempted to get away, but not until it was too late. He was driven first to the second floor and next to the
attic. He did not even have tobacco.
June 9, 1903
OLD VETERAN DROPPED DEAD AT WARSAW
Sudden Taking Away of D. P. Rood, Prominent Citizen of County.
Was Talking in Postoffice When Stricken - Deceased Was Second Lieutenant and Wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor
in the Civil War.
Warsaw, June 8 - David P. ROOD, of Johnsonburg, dropped dead in the postoffice in this village at about 3 o'clock
this afternoon. He had driven into town not more than fifteen minutes before and was talking with N. S. WELLS,
when the sudden summons came. He had been in feble health for the past four or five years. The remains will be
taken to Johnsonsburg this evening.
Mr. ROOD was one of the old and prominent citizens of the county. He was born in Wethersfield on July 21, 1829.
When he married, at the age of 21, he began farming in the vicinity. In the fall of 1854 he removed to Fort Dodge,
Iowa, where he settled upon 140 acres of wild land on the Des Moines river. In 1858 Mr. ROOD returned to the East,
where he engaged in the sale of the State Gazette, and later in the map business. Having continued in this and
the real estate business until 1864, he enlisted in the Civil war, being commissioned second lieutenant of Company
E. Sixty-third Regiment, New York Infantry, Irish Brigade. He was discharged as "disabled" from the Officers'
Hospital at Annapolis, after a few months' service, having been severely wounded at the battle of Cold Harbor.
On February 26, 1850, Mr. ROOD was married to Miss Elizabeth BODDY, who died on October 24, 1855. On October 7,
1856 he married Miss Nancy TRUESDELL, who died September 5, 1885. On November 9, 1887, he married Miss Helen A.
ROYCE, who survives him. He leaves also five children, Eli ROOD, of Niagara Falls, son of the first wife; Mrs.
Adelbert COOK, of Wethersfield, Mrs. William BURCH, of Warsaw, and Mrs. Charles B. MATTING, of Johnsonsburg, daughters
of the second wife; David Porter ROOD, Jr., son of the third wife, a lad 15 years of age.
In 1874 Mr. ROOD was appointed deputy collector of customs at Suspension Bridge and served four years. He held
the office of Justice of the Peace for several terms, and was court crier for many years. He had not been in active
business for a long time.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
Beautiful Edifice at Bath Injured and Heavy Stones Fell from Tower, Crash Heard All over Village.
Bath, June 8 - The beautiful Presbyterian Church, on Pulteney square, in this place, was damaged to quite an extent
this afternoon shortly before 2 o'clock by being struck by lightning. The bolt struck in the arch over the window
on the south side of the tower, loosening several large stones and hurling them to the ground below. All the stones
except one fell in the driveway, but one came within a few feet of striking the house of R. R. LYON, whose yard
adjoins that of the church yard. The crash was heard distinctly all over the business portion of the village. The
bolt entered the church through the roof. A large space of the roof was torn up and the slate thrown to the ground.
The plaster underneath it was scattered over the floor of the church.
A space from fifteen to twenty feet was ripped off. The damage will amount to considerable. It will be difficult
to repair the damaged tower.
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DEAD MAN'S DIVORCE
Society Man Says His Father Was 90 When He Married Woman
New York, June 8 - An unusual suit for the annulment of a marriage after the death of one of the parties involved
was instituted to-day before Justice MAREAN, in the Brooklyn Supreme Court, by Mortimer S. BROWN, a young society
man.
In the action brought by BROWN he alleges that his father, the late Paul Sandstrom BROWN, contracted a marriage
with Augusta ANDRE, while mentally deranged, and asks that the marriage be declared null and that the property
willed to Mrs. BROWN revert to the heirs at law.
M. S. BROWN states that his father was 90 and his bride only 30 at the time of their marriage, and that a large
portion of the $500,000 estate left by the father was willed to his widow. The case was postponed and will come
up for trial to-morrow morning.
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NEGRO MURDERER LYNCHED
Macon, Ga., June 8 - W. C. WINSLOW, Jr., whose father was one of the leading members of the Georgia bar, was killed
by a negro named PEAVY, at Fort Valley to-day. The negro owed Mr. WINSLOW a small amount of money and was asked
to work out the debt. He refused and shot Mr. WINSLOW. A posse was organized and PEAVY was soon captured and turned
over to the Sheriff. To-night the officer and guard were overpowered, and the negro taken to a grove within the
corporated (????), where he was hanged and his body riddled with bullets.
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BISHOP - CARYL
Pavilion, June 8 - A quite wedding occurred to-day at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in this place when Fay
Eugene BISHOP and Miss Bertha May CARYL, both of Perry, were united in marriage by the Rev. Mr. MASON. The bride
wore a pretty traveling suit and carried white carnations. They were attended by Miss Anna BUCKNAM and Ralph BUCKNAM,
cousins of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. BISHOP will reside in Perry.
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SUSTAINED BROKEN LEG
Warsaw, June S. - This afternoon at about 4 o'clock, Albert GAGE, of Lamont, who was at the Warsaw Elevator Company's
works here looking at some castings, was struck by a moving crane and had his left leg broken below the knee. Dr.
WILSON reduced the fracture and Mr. GAGE drove to Lamont with a gentleman who had accompanied him here.
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MRS. JULIA VIBBERT
Savona, June 8 - Mrs. Julia VIBBERT, widow of the late Charles S. LONGWELL, of Bath, died Sunday morning at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Judson BRYAN, of this village. Mrs. LONGWELL was born in Vernon, N. Y., eighty-one years
ago. She leaves four children, William V., and Charles G. LONGWELL, of Bath. Mrs. Mary GINEANS, of Vernon, N. Y.,
and Mrs. Judson BRYAN, of this village.
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FUNERAL OF C. H. BURNS
Cohocton, June 8 - C. H. BUMP, who died suddenly in Buffalo Friday last, was brought to Cohocton Saturday evening.
The funeral was held at the residence of his father-in-law, Jacob STANTON, Sunday forenoon. Interment in Maple
View cemetery.
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WILL HOLD MASONIC FUNERAL
Palmyra, June 8 - Vilander NIMS, one of the oldest and best known residents of this place, died at the home of
his niece, Mrs. C. R. WHITNEY, last evening, aged 82 years. Deceased had resided in Palmyra many years. He was
a member of Palmyra Lodge, F. and A. M., and was the second oldest member of that organization. The funeral will
occur to-morrow afternoon, under the direction of the Masonic order.
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ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING OF LITTLE ELLEN VAN CLEEF, SENECA FALLS
Child Was Sitting Near a Window in Home of Mrs. Dutcher ...Boys Outside Shooting at Target Accidentally Discharged
Rifle, Ball Penetrating Child's Lung.
Seneca Falls, June 8 - A most unfortunate shooting accident occurred Saturday as a result of which Ellen, the 10-
year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William VAN CLEEF, who live a few miles north of this village, is now carrying
a twenty-two caliber bullet in her right lung.
Mr. and Mrs. VAN CLEEF had started down to this village and let the children visit at Mrs. DUTCHER's until their
return. A number of boys had been shooting at a target near and while the rifle was in the hands of William TOURNEY,
one of the party, it was accidentally discharged while pointed toward the DUTCHER house. The bullet broke a window
light striking the child Ellen on the right collar bone and glancing, penetrated her right lung deeply.
She was taken at once to Dr. LESTER's in this village, and from there to Dr. CHESEMAN's, Auburn, who located the
hall with the use of the X-rays. To remove the ball an operation will be necessary, and it is impossible to tell
now what the result will be. The child has developed no dangerous symptoms and may live without an operation.
Young TOURNEY, the innocent cause of the accident, was grief stricken when he learned the gravity of the affair
and has been confined to his bed since.
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FUNERAL OF JOHN FEATHERLY
Sodus, June 8 - The funeral of John FEATHERLY, one of the best known young men in this town, was held to- day.
Mr. FEATHERLY, died from secondary diphteria. It was believed that he was fully on the road to recovery, when he
was taken suddenly worse and soon died. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles FEATHERLY, of Sodus Point, and was
only 18 years of age. Those who survive are the parents, one brother, Charles FEATHERLY, Jr., of Rochester, and
two sisters, Miss Bessie FEATHERLY, of Avon, and Miss Kate FEATHERLY, of Sodus Point.
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INVESTIGATING DEATH OF VICTIM OF TUBERCULOSIS
Mrs. Gertrude S. Bickle Took Koch Lung Cure, But Dr. Doty Would Not Issue Certificate of Death...Coroner Killip
is Taking Official Action... Woman Lived in Medina
Coroner KILLIP yesterday began investigation of the death of Mrs. Gertrude STORK-BICKLE, who died Sunday of tuberculosis.
A coroner is not usually called in cases of death from tuberculosis but it was made necessary in this case in order
to procure a death certificate. Dr. DOTY, connected with the Koch Lung Cure, corner of Court and South streets
refused to grant a certificate of death after having had the woman under treatment for some time.
Dr. Ira JOHNSON, who was called to attend the young woman Sunday morning, after Dr. DOTY's refusal to do so, found
her dying. Because of that act he refused to grant a certificate of death. Not having seen the woman before, he
did not want to certify the cause of death. As Dr. DOTY had seen her within twenty-four hours before her death,
Coroner KILLIP looked to him for his reason for not granting the certificate.
Dr. DOTY said he never gave certificates of death. He admitted that he knew the young woman had tuberculosis. There
is a city ordinance requiring that tuberculosis cases be reported to the health office.
It is said the case of Mrs. BICKLE was not reported. Coroner KILLIP had an autopsy performed and it was found that
her case was hopeless before she came to take the Koch cure.
The coroner took the testimony of J. S. SANDFORD, of Medina, that Dr. DOTY told him and Mrs. BICKLE when they first
went to him, that "he had cured cases a thousand times worse." He would not guarantee a cure in her case,
it was sworn by SANDFORD, but the statement quoted was his answer when asked if he could guarantee a cure.
Mrs. BICKLE paid $48 for a course of the Koch lung cure and then an additional $10 for more treatments. Last Saturday
she was feeling badly and went to the office of the cure. Sunday morning she was still feeling very badly and sent
for Dr. DOTY. He refused to go and see her and told her she had better get some other doctor. He said he made application
for membership in the First Presbyterian Church and that his name was to be voted upon that morning and he had
to be present.
After his refusal, Dr. Ira JOHNSON was called by Mrs. BICKLE's family. He found her in a dying condition. Mrs.
BICKLE died at the home of a relative, at No. 18 Driving Park avenue. She was engaged to be married soon to J.
S. STODDARD, of Medina.
The inquest in the case will be continued by Coroner KILLIP.
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ATTEMPT TO KILL
Charge Upon Which Corbett, Who Shot Daniel Welch, is Held
Thurston CORBETT, who shot Daniel WELCH in his brother Michael's place, the Hotel Welcome, on St. John's park,
Charlotte, Saturday night, was examined before Justice LAVERTY, of Charlotte, at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon
and was held for assault with attempt to kill. The case will come up again at 2 o'clock next Tuesday afternoon.
George D. FORSYTH appeared for CORBETT.
The delay in the hearing is caused by the uncertain condition of the victim of the affair. He was resting much
more easily last night and Dr. James FLEMING, who is attending him, had hope for his ultimate recovery. The great
danger is from blood poisoning developing. If WELCH gets stronger he will be removed to a hospital and an attempt
will be made to locate the bullet. It may then be taken out.
George S. MORRISON and his brother, Fred R. MORRISON, who were implicated in the shooting, were each fined $10.
Neither of them could pay the fine, but their mother was present and agreed to pay it this morning, so they have
not yet been committed to the penitentiary.
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MORTUARY RECORD
Michael F. NELLIS, who died Saturday at his home, No. 329 Plymouth avenue, aged 58 years, was a well known veteran
of the Civil war. He enlisted in Company E, Twenty-seventh New York Infantry, May 21, 1861. He re- enlsted in 1863
with Company K, Third New York Cavalry. He was in both Bull Run battles and in the Seven Days' fight. He was taken
prisoner at the battle of Rhiems Station, Va., June 29, 1864, and was discharged as a prisoner of war June 22,
1865. He was a member of O'Rorke Post, No. 1, G. A. R.
The funeral of S. Nelson MOULTHROP, father of Colonel S. P. MOULTHROP, of this city, was held at his residence
in Elba, Genesee county, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. MOULTHROP was 82 years of age, and was for many years a prominent
Democrat. Both of his grandfathers were soldiers in Washington's army. His father, Josiah MOULTHROP, was a veteran
of the War of 1812. He himself recruited a company for service in the Civil war, but was rejected on account of
physical disability.
William H. RICE died Friday at Council Bluffs, Ia., aged 73 years, after a two months illness of Bright's disease.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. S. J. BECKWITH, and one son, W. H. RICE. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having
enlisted in the Eighteenth New York Battery.
Anna, wife of John HOEFNER, Sr., died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick KRAUS, No. 283 Child
street, aged 80 years. She is survived by her husband, one son, John HOEFNER, and one daughter, Mrs. KRAUS.
Mrs. Louisa Ann PELLOW died Sunday night at her home, No. 17 Athens street, aged 29 years. She is survived by her
husband and three sons.
William SCHMIDT, son of John G. SCHMIDT, of No. 44 Joseph avenue, died at the Rochester State Hospital Sunday night.
Martha W., wife of the late Henry F. SMITH, died yesterday morning at her residence on South Fitzhugh street.
Anne Fraser HIGGINS, mother of Mrs. A. L. SHAW, of No. 119 Dewey avenue, died in this city yesterday.
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MARRIED
DRYER - BREWSTER - By the Right Rev. Bishop McQUAID, on Saturday, June 6, 1903, Marietta BREWSTER and James C.
DRYER.
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DIED
SCHMIDT - In this city, Sunday night, June 7, 1903, at the Rochester State Hospital, William SCHMIDT, son of John
G. SCHMIDT, of No. 44 Joseph avenue.
The remains will be taken from the State Hospital direct to the Mount Hope Chapel, where services will be held
at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 1903. Funeral strictly private.
SMITH - In this city, Monday morning, June 8, 1903, at her residence, South Fitzhugh street, Martha W., wife of
the late Henry F. SMITH. Notice of funeral later.
PELLOW - In this city, Monday morning, June 8, 1903, at her residence, No. 17 Athens street, Louisa Ann, wife of
Arthur PELLOW, aged 29 years and 8 months. She is survived, besides by her husband, by three sons, Arthur W., Frederick
L., Louie E.
Funeral Wednesday, 2 P. M. from the house. Burial at Riverside.
HIGGINS - In this city, Monday, June 8, 1903, Anne Fraser HIGGINS, mother of Mrs. A. L. SHAW, of No. 119 Dewey
avenue.
Funeral from No. 64 Clinton avenue south on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Burial at Riverside Cemetery.
June 30, 1903
MARRIED
NAGLE - FERNER
Wednesday evening, June 24, 1903, at 6 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Lewis C. ISENMAN,
No. 133 North Main street, Geneva, N. Y., J. Warren NAGLE, of the New York Times' political staff and Miss Ella
B. FERNER, of Geneva, N. Y., Rev. Louis F. MAYLE, of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Rochester, N. Y., officiating.
At home, The Hamilton, Morningside Heights, New York city, after August 15th.
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DIED
GRAHAM - In this city, Sunday evening, June 28, 1903, Elizabeth Catherine, daughter of James T. and Anna GRAHAM,
aged 10 years.
-Funeral from the family residence, No. 21 Frost avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
BARTON - At his home, in New York city, Sunday, June 28, 1903, Charles C. BARTON, eldest son of the late D. R.
BARTON. He leaves a wife, Maria BENNETT, his mother, a sister, Mrs. E. Bloss PARSONS and a brother, Henry BARTON,
of Seattle.
-Funeral this (Tuesday morning at 10:30 from Mount Hope chapel.
TRACY - In this city, Monday, June 29, 1903, Mrs. Margaret W. TRACY, widow of the late John S. TRACY, in her 66th
year.
-Funeral Wednesday, at 3 P. M. from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. H. S. TUCKER, No. 12 Avondale park.
KELLETT - Entered into rest, in this city, at her late residence, No. 223 Lyell avenue, Elizabeth BINKS, widow
of the late Henry KELLETT, aged 79 years. Deceased is survived by one daughter, Miss Sarah E. KELLETT.
TAYLOR - At Holley, N. Y., on Sunday, June 28, 1903, Royal W. TAYLOR, aged 64 years. He leaves his wife, Mary,
and daughter, Fannie, one sister, Mrs. H. A. SHUART, and three brothers, John, Zachary and George.
-Funeral from the house at 4 o'clock P. M. Tuesday, June 30th.
TAYLOR - Monday morning, June 29, 1903, Mason Thomas TAYLOR, youngest son of John W. and Anna Badger TAYLOR, aged
13 years, 4 months and 15 days.
-Funeral Wednesday, 2:30 P. M. from house No. 85 Caledonia avenue. Burial private.
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