Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Dec 20, 1904
LOVE SICK WOMAN'S NAME IS SHERMAN, NOT LYNCH
Tried to Fool Hospital Authorities, But Person Whose
Name She Assumed Told Police of Deception
The young woman supposed to be Minnie LYNCH, of Lyons, who tried to
commit suicide Sunday afternoon at about 5 o'clock by taking chloroform,
admitted yesterday afternoon that the name was assumed and that she is Minnie
SHERMAN, daughter of William SHERMAN, of Lyons, a painter. After taking the
chloroform she went to the house Frederick W. SAGE, at No. 4 Thayer street.
The young woman's confession followed the discovery of the real
Minnie LYNCH, who, at police headquarters, satisfied the authorities that the
woman in the hospital claiming that name was an imposter. This gave the hospital
authorities a line upon which to work, and they confronted the love-sick girl
with the assertion that the name LYNCH was assumed. In the morning she
emphatically declared that she would make another attempt to end her life. When
she saw she could deceive the authorities no longer, she said she was sorry.
"Don't tell them at home," Miss SHERMAN begged. "It
would kill my mother."
Mrs. SHERMAN, it was learned, has suffered for some time from heart
trouble. The daughter lived away from home a great part of the time, and for
several weeks has been in Rochester. She met Frederick SAGE, a traveling man,
and, so she says, fell in love with him at sight. When the time came for him to
go on his trip she said that if he left town she would kill herself.
Mr. SAGE'S business required that he leave immediately, and it is
said that his absence dates from Sunday. The girl brooded over it and Sunday
afternoon went to SAGE'S home. As she walked up the steps she swallowed the
chloroform, about an ounce in quantity. She then rang the bell and said she was
violently ill.
Miss SHERMAN declared that there was nothing wrong in her relations
with the traveling man. It was, she said, a case of love at first sight on her
part.
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SMALL FIRE IN A STORE
Chief ATKINSON, with Truck 2, Chemical 2 and Hose 12, responded to
a still alarm of fire from No. 526 Main street east at about 12:30 o'clock this
morning. Woodwork in the store of A. C. SHEFFIELD had ignited from an overheated
stove. Men of Truck 2 extinguished the blaze with pony chemicals. Policeman
STEINMILLER sent in the alarm.
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SECOND WARD CONSTABLE
Because of the fact that William W. BABBAGE, of No. 36 Allen
street, who was elected constable of the Second ward, failed to qualify, the
Mayor has appointed Thomas J. McKEON to the office.
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RECORD OF DEATHS
James SULLIVAN, of No. 52 Frost avenue, aged 67 years, died yesterday. He leaves
his wife, three daughters, Misses Marie and Helen SULLIVAN, of Rochester, and
Mrs. Owen HEALY, of Cobourg, Ont.; one brother, W. D. SULLIVAN, of Rochester,
and two sisters, Miss Elizabeth C. SULLIVAN, of Fowlerville, and Mrs. Richard
WELCH, of Cuylerville.
Herman E. RIEKE, twin son of August and Elizabeth RIEKE, died Sunday night at
the home, No. 557 Caroline street, aged 5 months.
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PERSONAL MENTION
Miss Edith H. ROTCH, of Weedsport, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H. BARKER, of No.
220 Garson avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. CARTER, of New York, are the guests of Mrs. J. J. HERBISON of
Glenwood avenue.
Mrs. Nellie DUNN has returned to Oakland, Cal., after spending several months
with Mr. and Mrs. John AMISH, of Chili, Center.
Miss Agnes NORMAN, of Ambrose street, will leave after Christmas for Mt.
Pleasant, Mich., to fill an important place in the government training school
for Indians.
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MRS. CHARLES BENTLEY
Medina, Dec. 19 - Mrs. Charles BENTLEY died on Sunday at her home
on Shelby street, after a short illness, aged about 34 years. She leaves her
husband and two children. Mrs. BENTLEY, who before her marriage was Miss Kittie
KIRTHAM, of this place, was highly esteemed by all who knew her and her sudden
death is deeply deplored.
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NIAGARA
Lockport Man, Under Arrest, Made Two Attempts at Suicide
Lockport, Dec. 19 - William SMITH, arrested on a charge of
insulting Martin DIEL and his daughter, Hulda DIEL, with whom it is alleged
SMITH is in love, attempted suicide twice in his cell at the police station.
SMITH was arrested some time ago on a charge of entering the DIEL home in East
Lockport and brutally assaulting Mrs. DIEL and her daughter with a barrel stave,
while the father was away working in the paper mill.
SMITH used to board with the DIELS and it is alleged made love to
16-year-old Hulda DIEL. The parents objected to his attentions and compelled him
to leave their house. SMITH'S case was presented to the Grand Jury, but no bill
was found against him.
DIEL complained to the police that SMITH met him and his daughter
Hulda on Main street and shook his fist in their faces and threatened them.
SMITH was arrested and taken to police headquarters. Since his arrest Saturday
night SMITH has made two attempts at self-destruction in his cell, using his
handkerchief for the purpose of strangulation. He tied it to the overhead bars
of the cell, but the police, hearing a noise, investigated the cause and
prevented him from carrying out his purpose.
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CATTARAUGUS
News Received of the Death of Well-Known Methodist Clergyman
Olean, Dec. 10 - The death of Rev. George HARVEY, former pastor of
the People's Methodist Church, of East Olean and who was put on the
superannuated list at the last M. E. conference, occurred at Ennis, Texas, on
Saturday, after a few days' illness. He had gone to Ennis to spend the winter
for his wife's health, Mrs. HARVEY being a sufferer from lung <snip>
didn't get the rest
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DEATH AT VICTOR
Victor, Dec. 19 - Mrs. Linnaeus C. HILL died to-day at the home of
her son, after a lingering illness, at the age of 70 years. Mrs. HILL was for
many years a resident of Brooklyn, but the past few years had nearly all been
spent in this village. She was a member of the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian
Church, of Brooklyn, and was prominent in the work of the women's societies of
that church. She is survived by her husband and one son, Rev. Frank W. HILL,
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this village. The remains are to be
taken to New York for interment in Greenwood cemetery.
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LIEUTENANT GASPER NOT THE MAN
Geneva, Dec. 19 - Sergeant RIPPEY, of Company B, who was accidently
shot at the armory on Saturday, is resting comfortably and will recover,
probably without amputation being necessary. Lieutenant GASPER states that he
did not do the shooting as stated in this morning's paper, but that John HALSTED,
of New York, who was visiting the armory with him, held the pistol at the time
it was discharged. Mr. RIPPEY had been shooting with the weapon and told them
that it was not loaded. He takes all the blame upon himself for the mistake.
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FIRE APPARATUS NEEDED
Victor, Dec. 19 - The taxpayers are to have an opportunity on
Tuesday, December 20th, of voting on a proposition to purchase some fire
apparatus for use of the recently organized fire company. The proposition is for
the levying of a tax to raise $1,500 for the purchase of a combined chemical and
water hand engine, with necessary equipment. The village is now practically
without any sort of apparatus, only possessing a few pails, ladders and two or
three about worn out force pumps.
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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Shortsville, Dec. 19 - Announcement has been made of the marriage
of Miss Elzora GARDNER, of Farmington, and Joseph REYNOLDS, of Victor, which
occurred on Sunday evening, December 11th. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Seymour C. FERRIS, pastor of the Shortsville Presbyterian Church, at the
parsonage in this village.
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DIED
SUTHERLAND - Suddenly, at Chicago, Sunday, December 18, 1904, David W.
SUTHERLAND, formerly of Pittsford.
-The remains will be brought to Pittsford for interment. Notice of funeral will
be announced on Wednesday.
WEHLE - In this city, Sunday, December 18, 1904, at his home, corner Main street
east and North Union street, Casper WEHLE, aged 72 years and 9 months.
-Funeral to be held from his late residence on Tuesday at 2 P. M. Burial
private.
BENTLY - At the family residence, Medina, Catharine Victoria KIRKHAN, wife of
Charles S. BENTLY, aged 29 years.
-Funeral Wednesday from her late residence at 10:30 A. M.
SMITH - At Dunkirk, N. Y., yesterday, Ray, son of Adolph and Matilda SMITH, of
No. 21 Woodward street. He leaves, besides his parents, his wife, three brothers
and three sisters. --Interment at Springville, N. Y.
HOPKINS - One mile north of Churchville, at her home, Sunday evening, December
18, 1904, at 8 o'clock, Mrs. Elizabeth HOPKINS, aged 81 years and 6 months.
-Funeral Wednesday, December 21st, at 2 P. M., from her late home.
DOWNS - Monday morning, December 19, 1904, at the residence of his sister, Mrs.
Cornelius CLEARY, No. 281 Oak street, Mortimer F. DOWNS, son of the late Patrick
and Bridget DOWNS.
-Funeral Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the house and at 9 o'clock from Lady
Chapel of the Cathedral.
SNYDER - On Sunday morning, December 18, 1904, at the residence of her nephew,
John COLE, No. 17 Leopold street, Dorcas, widow of Russel SNYDER.
-Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Interment at Mount Hope.
CARL - In this city, Monday, December 19, 1904, at his home, No. 18 Charlotte
street, John H. CARL, aged 59 years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, two
sons, Earl A. and Dean R. CARL, one sister, Mary A. CARL.
-Funeral from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment in
Pittsford cemetery.
WOODWORTH - At the family residence in the town of Gates, on Sunday, December
18, 1904, Clark WOODWORTH, aged 78 years. He is survived by one son, W. A.
WOODWORTH.
-The funeral will take place from his late home on Tuesday at 10 A. M. Burial at
Mount Hope cemetery.
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