Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Fri
Mar 17, 1905
FOUND REMAINS OF PENN YAN MAN
John Bailey Met Death In Small Ravine
Had Wandered From Home
It is Supposed That He Perished From the Cold Tuesday Night.
Mr. Bailey Was a Veteran of the Civil War - Coroner's Inquest.
Penn Yan, March 16 - John BAILEY, a veteran of the Civil war, left his home in this village after 2 o'clock night before last and his lifeless remains were found in the Adam KIERST vineyard, near the Boardman cider mill, about 8(?) o'clock this morning by Charles CONKLIN, in a small gully about the center of the vineyard, in which was (unreadable) water. The supposition is that BAILEY left his house while not himself and wandered to the place where his lifeless remains were found, and had perished from the cold, thermometer being several degrees below zero Tuesday night.
A large posse of searchers had been looking for him at intervals since his disappearance was reported. The gully in which his remains were found was perhaps three feet deep and there were several inches of water at the bottom of it. BAILEY was partially disrobed, having removed his coat and vest before falling into the ditch.
There were several places along the banks of the ditch, where he had apparently attempted to crawl out and had slipped back.
He was found lying on his back. The backs of his hands were badly lacerated where he had pounded them on the frozen ground in his efforts to release himself from the place where he had fallen. Coroner Dr. Joseph T. COX, of this village, was notified, and has charge of the case, and will hold an inquest.
John A. BAILEY was a member of William H. Long Post, No. ???, G. A. R., of this village, having served as a private in Company G, Fourteenth New York Heavy Artillery. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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THE BISHOP MATTER
Statement Made by Sheriff Pulver of Yates County
Penn Yan, March 16 - In the Democrat and Chronicle of yesterday morning there appeared an item from Geneva regarding the arrest of David BISHOP by Sheriff Elias F. PULVER, of Yates county, in that city on Tuesday of this week. The item in question was misleading, as it stated that Sheriff PULVER had gone from this village to Geneva for BISHOP and did not have the warrant for his arrest with him. The facts of the case as stated by Sheriff PULVER to the Democrat and Chronicle correspondent in this village to-day are as follows:
There was a warrant issued for BISHOP alleging assault in the first degree. This was in the possession of another official of Yates county, who was also looking for BISHOP. Sheriff PULVER ascertained that BISHOP was working near Geneva, and communicated with parties there to place BISHOP under arrest. This was done and the Yates county officer, when notified of the fact, went to Geneva, after taking counsel that he had the right to take BISHOP and bring him to this village without a warrant. Chief KANA, of Geneva, requested that the warrant be produced by the sheriff of Yates county, who did not have it in his possession, as it was not necessary under the charge.
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STEUBEN
Contract Let for Construction of Railroad Between Savona and Penn Yan.
Bath, March 16 - This afternoon the contact was consummated between the directors of the recently reorganized Corning, Lake Keuka and Ontario Railroad Company and Pittsburg contractors for the construction of thirty-five miles of the road, the division between Savona and Penn Yan. The contract will be undertaken by Arthur KENNEDY, of Pittsburg, and Charles HAYNES, of Toronto, Canada, will be superintendent of construction. Work will be commenced at once. The roadbed is already graded where it was left when the Sodus Bay road was abandoned twenty years twenty years ago, and work will be pushed with rapidity.
The road will be a single tract steam road. It will connect with the Erie at Savona, and will pass through Sonora, Bradford, Tyrone, Wayne, Fouch Lakes Waneta(?) and Lamoka, Barrington, Warsaw and on into Penn Yan. Later the road may be extended across the state. A large force of men will be at work within a week.
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ALVA BALLARD
Hammondsport, March 16 - Alva BALLARD died quite suddenly yesterday morning after a short illness. He was stricken with paralysis about a week ago, from which he did not rally. Mr. BALLARD was about 72 years of age and had been a resident of this town about forty years, coming here from near Dundee. He served the town for a number of years as constable and was for a time deputy sheriff. He also filled the office of highway commissioner. He was a vineyardist, owning a vineyard on the east side of Lake Keuka, not far from Hammondsport. He is survived by his wife.
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APPOINTMENTS MADE
A Number of Charles Announced by New Village Board
Medina, March 16 - The village Board of Trustees made these appointments last night:
Village clerk, W. B. ECKERT, succeeding Will J. COOPER, who has served the village nearly fifteen years; village attorney, John J. RYAN; member Board of Health, Daniel MORAN; street commissioner, Peter MOONEY; chief of police, John STORK; chief engineer of the Fire Department, William BROWN; assistant chief engineer, William SLY; sewer commissioners, George GOTTS and C. E. MEAD; fire wardens, Jo BROOK, L. F. ZIMMERMAN and Owen FEE. Although there are many changes, the appointments generally give satisfaction.
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LOSS OF ONE EYE FROM BULLET WOUND PROBABLE
Man Shot by Woman is in a Darkened Room in St. Mary's Hospital -
Woman's Ball Reduced
Bessie BAKER-LITTLE-SCHOFF was arraigned in police court yesterday to answer to a charge of assault in the first degree. Owing to the fact that Garry SCHOFF is still unable to leave the hospital, it was necessary again to defer the hearing. The new date is March 30th.
Yesterday SCHOFF was taken to a darkened room in St. Mary's Hospital, to remain until the effect of the ulcer on the corner of his right eye is known. He had practically recovered from the effects of the pistol-shot wound when the ulcer appeared. The latter ailment is indirectly a result of the shooting. Dr. CONBOY is treating the eye, but it is feared SCHOFF will eventually lose it.
In police court yesterday Attorney John J. McINERNEY appeared for the accused woman, as he has done since the day following the shooting. Mr. McINERNEY told the Court he did not believe it was fair to continue the extremely large figure required for bail. The sum of $1,000, he said, was almost prohibitive; her friends could not raise that amount of money. He argued that in view of the circumstances and SCHOFF's condition, $250 ought to suffice.
Prosecutor ZIMMERMAN opposed reduction of the amount of bail, which action on his part brought forth piercing glances from Mrs. BAKER-LITTLE-SCHOFF. Prior to this the woman had not appeared to take much interest in the proceeding. After some discussion Mr. ZIMMERMAN consented to a reduction of the bail, and Judge CHADSEY said he would not interpose an objection. The bail was then fixed at $250 cash. Last night the woman was still in jail.
The shooting took place in the St. Catherines flats, Frank street, on the evening of February 11th. SCHOFF and the woman had quarreled often. The final quarrel ended in the shooting. The bullet entered SCHOFF's head under the right eye. It is still in the back of the head, just where the surgeons at St. Mary's do not know. SCHOFF's has been a most remarkable case all through, the surgeons say.
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WOMAN UNCONSCIOUS ALL DAY
Taken to Homeopathic Hospital From St. Paul Street Boarding House
At 1 o'clock this morning the Homeopathic Hospital ambulance was summoned to No. 170 St. Paul street, where Mrs. Anna WOOD, aged about 45 years, was found in an unconscious condition. She had been in that state probably since early yesterday morning. The physicians at the hospital were unable to diagnose her ailment. It may be that the woman is suffering from the effects of a drug.
The ambulance surgeon said he could obtain very little information from the people who conduct the boarding house whence the woman was taken. A girl, evidently employed at the place, said she had taken a letter to Mrs. WOOD's room yesterday morning, and finding the door partly ajar, slipped it inside. Late in the afternoon she saw the (unreadable) been disturbed, and looking inside she saw Mrs. WOOD in bed. The woman was unconscious. She continued in that condition since, and at 1 o'clock the people of the house telephones to police headquarters for the ambulance.
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NO MORE SAND TO BE SOLD
Removal of Building Material From Reservoir Site Stopped
Sale of sand from the property on Cobbs hill that has been condemned by the city and is to be used as the site of a water works reservoir has been stopped by Assistant Corporation KICHL. There will be no appeal to the courts to protect the interests of the city, as it is said the owner, Lillian C. DAVIS, will return to the city early next week and the transfer of the property will then be completed by the payment of the amount awarded by the commission of appraisal, $35,000.
Complain was made by the city that sand was being drawn from the hill during the taking of testimony by the commission and that the value of the property as a reservoir site was being impaired.
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GREECE FARMER BADLY INJURED
John DOBSON, 38 years old, a farmer living on the Denise road in the town of Greece, drove into the city Wednesday and in trying to cross the Monroe avenue var tracks his sleigh capsized. DOBSON was struck by a heavy wooden seat that fell on him from the sleigh, and received a severe scalp wound and two broken ribs.
He suffered severely but pluckily drove eleven miles to his home in Greece, arriving there exhausted. He was attended by Dr. OTTAWAY. DOBSON is in a serious condition. It is feared that one of the broken ribs penetrated the lung.
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SYMPHONY CONCERT AND LECTURE
Geneva, March 16 - An unusual musical entertainment was given here this evening, which attracted a large and fashionable audience to Collin's Music Hall. The entertainment was a symphony concert and lecture given under the direction of Mayor Thomas M. OSBORNE of Auburn, for the benefit of the George Junior Republic. The programme included the third symphony of Beethoven's, the overture from Mozart's opera "Die Zanberfloete," songs by W. G. BEACH, a graduate of the George Junior Republic, and a short lecture of Beethoven and his third symphony by Mr. OSBURNE, with illustrations on the piano.
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QUIET HOME WEDDING
Clifton Springs, March 16 - A quiet home wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Truman V. FOX, on South street, on Wednesday afternoon, when their second daughter, Miss Alma, was united in marriage to William MILLS, of Sheerhr, in the presence of the families of the contracting parties. Miss Georgia SCHULTZ presided at the piano. The color scheme was pink and white and the home was attractively decorated in these colors. After the ceremony supper was served after which Mr. and Mrs. MILLS left for a Western trip. Upon their return they will reside in Shortsville.
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NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT
Clifton Springs, March 16 - The engine and dynamo for the new electric light plant which is being installed by the village has arrived and is now being placed upon its foundation. An effort is being made to have the lights in readiness for use by the evening of March 21st, which will be the night of charter election in this village.
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COMMANDER STACEY'S RESIGNATION
Geneva, March 16 - Colonel WILSON, commander of the Second Battalion, N. G. N. Y., this morning received a communication from headquarters at Albany notifying that the resignation of J. George STACEY, as commander of Company B, has been accepted by the governor.
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81 YEARS ON A PITTSFORD FARM
Remarkable Record of Nathan K. Welch
An Interesting History
Mr. Welch Has Lived in Pittsford Longer Than Any Other Resident.
His School Teacher Alive at 95. Comes of a Pioneer Family
Pittsford, March 16 - Nathan Kingsley WELCH is one of Pittsford's oldest residents and has lived eighty-one years on the farm on which he was born. It was "taken up" by his father, George WELCH, and he was born there in 1818. Two years of his school life were spent at East Mendon and after his marriage with Miss Elizabeth De FOREST REYNOLDS in 1843, they went to Orleans county and remained three years. At the expiration of that time they came to the "farm home," here and have resided here since. The same year his father was killed by the cars on the crossing of the Auburn branch of the New York Central near his residence.
Mr. WELCH was a pupil of Thomas E. HAYWARD, Pittsford's oldest resident, who is 95 years of age, and taught school in the Welch district when a young man, Nathan K. WELCH is the only surviving member of a family of eight children, Ann CLEVELAND, Richard, Mary HOLT, Julia ECKLER, Madison, Jane, Nathan and John. Richard died at the age of 22 years, but the others lived to the advanced ages of eighty or more years. The youngest son died three years ago, aged 81 years. The parents and grandparents lie in the old burying ground, one mile south of this village.
According to stories handed from father to son, and verified in part by old papers found in the home, the progenitors of this family went from the British Isles to Holland to escape British rule (in religion they were Dissenters). From there they went to Malden, Mass., in 1666, where James WELCH enlisted in the King Philip wars in 1675. From Malden, they came to New York state and fought at Ticonderoga, and later at Fort George, during Indian hostilities. In Volume II, annals of Albany county, in the library at Albany, which was taken from the Lutheran Church at Cohoes Falls, is found: "Born, of Richard WELCH and Eva GREAT, a son, George, October 27, 1777."
This was the father of Nathan, who with his brother John, "took up" farms on East street, Pittsford, in 1796, John located on the one now owned by Harrison OLNEY. The name of George WELCH appears among the first voters of the old town of Boyle (Pittsford). Their father, Richard, left Albany county with others of the WELCH families and finally settled in Penfield, later purchased the farm here now occupied by W. Henry BARKER and family. At last he went with his wife to live with their son George on East street, and built the first log house on that street, a few rods south of the present frame dwelling, built in 1828, where grandfather Richard died in 1823, grandmother Eva GREAT in 1828, mother Susan KINGSLEY in 1848.
Mrs. N. K. WELCH died a year ago after a protracted illness. The children of Nathan WELCH are all living and are: Lyman D. WELCH, of Pittsford, who has a number of children, and grandchildren, all residing in this vicinity; Jerome Husted WELCH, of Buffalo; Allen B. WELCH, of Victor; Mrs. Ella J. THORNELL, of Batavia; Mrs. Harriet Lake WIXON, of Michigan, and Miss Mary E. WELCH, who resides at home. The subject of this sketch has been an unusually active and energetic man and resided here longer than any other citizen of this town.
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MRS. SARAH HAMILTON
Wolcott, march 16 - The remains of Mrs. Sarah HAMILTON, wife of Dr. HAMILTON, of Syracuse, were brought to her old home at Wolcott to-day for burial. Her death was a great shock to many friends and relatives. It was caused by child birth. Mrs. HAMILTON was formerly Miss Sarah SILLIMAN. Those who survive are the husband, a mother, several brothers and sisters and the infant daughter.
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THE GOETZMAN HOUSE SOLD
Sodus, March 16 - The GOETZMAN House in this village has been purchased by Bigelow DUTLEO(?), of Sodus Center. Mr. GOETZMAN will manage the hotel another year.
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HAAK WAIVED EXAMINATION
Newark, March 16 - Isaac HAAK, of Newark, who was arrested in Cadillac, Mich., a few days since on a charge of (unreadable) Arcadia National Bank, of Newark, was arraigned before Justice of the Peace B. C. WILLIAMS this morning. He waived examination and will await the action of the Grand Jury. It is alleged that HAAK forged a note for $395 bearing the signature of William Des CAMPS and indorsed by Albert PIERSON and Isaac MATTHEWS, all of this town.
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WILSON - WATSON
Brilliant House Wedding at Pultneyville Yesterday Afternoon
Williamson, March 16 - One of the social events of the season occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert WATSON, Sr., of Pultneyville, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, when their daughter, Miss Georgia Todd WATSON, was united in marriage to Leland Augustus WILSON, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal P. WILSON. The home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and potted plants.
Invitations were issued to 150 guests who were received by Miss Belle WATSON, a sister of the bride, and Frederick FISHER. The bride and groom were unattended. They entered the parlors to the strains of the wedding march played by Charles MILLER of this place.
The ceremony was performed beneath an arch of evergreen and white carnations by Rev. W. O. SHEPHERD, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The bride wore a handsome gown of white Sicilian trimmed with chiffon and satin and carried a banquet of bridal roses. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. The color scheme of green and white was tastefully arranged throughout.
Guests were present from Newark, Palmyra, Sodus, Ontario and Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. WILSON left for New York city. After a short trip through the East they will reside in this village.
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CLAIMS BROUGHT UP
Meeting at Lyons of Creditors of Williamson Produce Dealer
Lyons, March 16 - A meeting of the creditors of Kerrison M. DAVIES, a wholesale produce dealer of Williamson, who failed for about $104,000 last fall, was held to-day at the law office of Hamm & Knapp before Referee in Bankruptcy Charles N. HAWLEY, of Seneca Falls. The only creditors appearing were the banking firm of Cheetham & Transue, of Williamson, and Thomas ROBERTS, of Rochester. An unusual feature of the bankruptcy is that all of the smaller claims against Mr. DAVIES have been bought up at par by the Williamson bankers.
Attorney YOUNG, of Syracuse, appeared for Cheetham and Transue and made the proposition to Referee HAWLEY that he file his report with Judge HAZEL, of Buffalo, stating these facts and asking for a dismissal of proceedings, looking to the administration of the estate by Cheetham and Transue. Such recommendation was made by Referee HAWLEY to the Court and adjournment was taken pending this application.
J. C. WEISER, a Newark druggist, through Joseph GILBERT, attorney, was discharged in bankruptcy by Referee HAWLEY and allowances made.
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WEDDING AT SODUS
Sodus, March 16 - This afternoon occurred the marriage of Miss Mary SCHLECHT, of Rochester, to Vincent DOORN, of this town, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Smith ORDWAY, pastor of the Sodus Presbyterian Church.
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CRANE - WATSON
Oakfield, March 16 - Stephen F. CRANE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo CRANE, and Miss Nettie WATSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward WATSON, of East Shelby, were united in marriage last evening at 7:30 at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage by Rev. George E. PRICE. They were attended by Hariam PAGE and Miss Edith PALMER, of East Shelby. They will reside at Alabama, where the groom is bookkeeper for the firm of Pender & Burns.
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ANNUAL SUPPER
An Enjoyable Affair Given by Brockport Odd Fellows
Brockport, March 16 - The Odd Fellows, of Monroe Lodge, No. 188, held their annual supper, at their hall on King street this evening. There were about 200 present. Among these were many out-of-town guests. A fine programme was rendered. Among those who took part were DOANE and MOSHER.
The first number on the programme was the little farce entitled "The Little Minstrel" with the following cast of characters: George DOANE, Harry GRETTON, end men; Percy BELL, interlocutor; W. PETTIT, and George MOSHER, end men. After the farce George WILLIAMSON gave several recitations, which was followed by several illustrated songs by Miss Emma MEINHART. The WALKER Brothers also gave several selections on their mandolin and guitar. The members enjoyed an elaborate supper, which was furnished by the ladies. This was followed by dancing.
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THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY
Gates, March 16 - The members of Gates Lodge, I. O. G. T., will celebrate their thirty-seventh anniversary at Union Hall, Friday evening, March 17th, with a ribbon drill and support.
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IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK
Waterloo, March 16 - To-morrow evening Rev. Edward J. HANNA, D. D., will deliver a panegyric on St. Patrick at St. Mary's Church, and an appropriate musical programme will also be rendered. Professor Herve D. WILKINS, of Rochester, has been especially engaged to preside at the organ for the evening.
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OFFICERS NOTIFIED OF THE FINDING OF PAPERS
THAT BELONGED TO ROBERT KIDNEY
Auburn, March 16 - No arrests have as yet been made in the KIDNEY murder case. New clews have been found, however, and the authorities are still hopeful that the murderer will be in the hands of the law soon. W. S. MOSHER, who lives in the vicinity of the scene of the crime, telephoned the sheriff's office to-day that he had found an account book, a note and other papers that had belonged to the murdered man.
The articles were found between Conquest and Port Byron, about three miles south of the KIDNEY cabin, and one mile from Mosquito Point. They were partly in the road and partly on the side of the road, were wet and had apparently laid in the snow for several days. The authorities believe that the articles were dropped on the night of the murder. Information also came to the sheriff's office that two men in a sleigh were driving south towards Conquest on the night of the murder.
Expert Chemist HAMILTON has been engaged by district-attorney's office on the case and has made a microscopic examination of the three axes found in the shanty where the old man was killed. District-Attorney DAYTON and Deputy Sheriff HOAGLAND again went to Conquest this afternoon and will remain there several days unless the mystery is solved sooner. The district-attorney stated before leaving that twelve men in all were under surveillance, but no more attention was paid to one than the other.
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BODY OF BURGLAR WAS IDENTIFIED
Man Shot at Limestone Turned Out to be Tom Hughes, An Oil Driller
Olean, march 16 - The man who was shot by Officer FAY at Limestone Monday morning, after the stranger had burglarized the store of Paton & Son and in trying to escape had fired on the officer, has been identified as Tom HUGHES, a former oil driller in this section, who was sent up once before for several years for burglary.
HUGHES's body will be turned over to Cattaraugus county for burial, the county also being charged with his care at the Bradford hospital, where he was taken after being shot.
HUGHES stopped for awhile with Ed SOUTHERLAND at Riverside last fall and that was the last seen of him since then until he was shot. He was always known as a generous man when at legitimate work and was known to give away large sums to the poor and needy. In one instance he gave a lad the most of $3,000, the boy's father having been killed in a pumping shanty where he was at work.
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DR. JOSIAH STRONG
Will lecture in the seminary chapel at 7:30 on Friday evening. Corner East avenue and Alexander street.
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BORN
CASEY - Thursday, March 16, 1905, to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. CASEY, No. 182 Caledonia avenue, a son.
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DIED
LOCKWOOD - In this city, Thursday, March 16, 1905, at No. 64 Beverly street, Mary ENSIGN LOCKWOOD.
-Funeral private. Interment at Greenwood, New York city.
ROSE - In this city, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth JACKSON, No. 35 Ford street, on Thursday, March 16, 1905, Edward ROSE, aged 80 years.
-The remains will be taken to his former home at Niagara Falls, Ont., where the funeral and burial will take place.
SCHLEGEL - Entered into rest, in this city, Wednesday, March 15, 1905, at his home, No. 39 Hollister street, Michael SCHLEGEL, aged 73 years. He is survived by his wfe, four daughters and six sons, twenty one grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
-Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house, and 2:30 from Zion's Lutheran Church, on Grove street.
GRIFFITH - On Thursday, March 16, 1905, Julia M., wife of the late David Henry GRIFFITH.
-Funeral services at her home, No. 40 Gibbs street, on Saturday at 3 P. M.
BERTSCH - At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Philip G. AMLINGER, Thursday, March 16, 1905, Genevieve BERTSCH, widow of the late Adam BERTSCH, aged 72 years. She is survived by two sons, Adam and Joseph, and three daughters, Mrs. Charles J. STEPHANY, Mrs. Philip G. AMLINGER and Mrs. Peter MICHEL, and twenty-three grandchildren.
-Funeral will be held Monday, March 20, 1905, from the house at 8:30 A. m., and at 9 A. M. from St. Michael's Church.
McGURN - At Clearfield, Pa., Wednesday night, March 15, 1905, James McGURN, of No. 219 Reynolds street. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and two sons.
-Notice of funeral will be given hereafter.
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FUNERAL OF DR. C. H. LOSEY
Services at First Methodist Church Conducted by Dr. C. E. Hamilton
The funeral of Dr. Charles H. LOSEY was held from the First Methodist Church at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Dr. Charles E. HAMILTON, the pastor, was assisted in the services by Dr. C. A. BARBOUR, of the Lake Avenue Baptist Church. In his address Dr. HAMILTON paid an eloquent tribute to the high ideals, purity of character and professional worth of the decedent. Dr. BARBOUR spoke highly of Dr. LOSEY. The auditorium was filled. The Dewey Class Male quartette, consisting of P. C. SCHUTT, E. ARNOLD, J. G. CURTISS and W. H. TRACY, sang "Nearer My God to Thee," "Asleep in Jesus" and "There Shall be no Sorrow There." The honorary bearers were physicians and personal friends. The active bearers were John NIVEN; E. C. LEYDEN, E. C. MORGAN, P. A. CLUM, S. H. MORA and Dr. Van DERBEE[R]. Interment was at Riverside.
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EDWARD GOGGIN
Edward GOGGIN, a well-known businessman, died at his home, No. 471 Alexander street, Wednesday, aged 58 years. He was born in Ireland in 1847 and came to America in 1870. He was identified for a time with the John SIDDONS Galvanized Iron Company, but went into business for himself. The firm of which he was a member had contracts for the Powers building, the Rochester Savings Bank, East High School and West High School. He was a member of the Builders' Exchange and had many friends. He leaves his wife, Jennie; one son, Edward; two brothers, John and Patrick, and three sisters, Mrs. A. W. CROSS, of New York, Mrs. John GODFREY, of West Point, and Mrs. John LAWTON, of Arkansas. The funeral will be held to-morrow from the home at 8:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
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JAMES MCGURN, of No. 219 Reynolds street, died at Clearfield, Pa., Wednesday night, of heart disease.
He was a traveling man in the employ of Burke, FitzSimons, Hone & Company, for which firm he worked thirty-five years. He was regarded as one of the most successful commercial men in the city. The remains were brought to Rochester yesterday afternoon and taken to his home. He leaves his wife, four daughters and two sons.
Services for Maria McGUIRE, who died Monday, were held yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas FLANNERY, No. 9 Vinewood place, and at 9 o'clock at Immaculate Conception Church. The bearers were John McGURN, Eugene SWANE, Frank MURPHY, James BAGLEY, Thomas E. CARROLL and John DOYLE.
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