Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mon
Mar 20, 1905
SUICIDE OF A STUDENT
Neal M. Hudson of Weedsport Shot Himself
Had Been Despondent but His Condition Had Not Alarmed His Friends
Was a Graduate of Weedsport High School-
Ill Health Had Compelled Him to Leave College
Weedsport, N. Y., March 20 - Neal M. HUDSON, aged 19 years committed suicide at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Emily J. HUDSON, shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday by shooting with a revolver. The young man was a student in Cornell University, but on account of ill health had been obliged to relinquish his studies. Since the forced abandonment of his work he has been melancholy.
He dined with the family as usual, but left the table and went to his room. Almost immediately the other members of the family were started by a pistol shot. His brother George hastened to his room to find him stretched upon the bed, a revolver clenched in his left hand and blood pouring from a wound over the left temple. He died in an hour.
He graduated at the age of 15 from the local high school. In 1902 he entered Cornell, winning the state scholarship for this district. He was a son of Fred HUDSON, a Central engineer residing at Newark. He leaves two brothers, George of this village and Ray of Syracuse University.
The deceased was a graduate of Weedsport high School, in the class of 1901, and entered Cornell in September, 1902, taking a course in mechanical engineering. He was of a studious disposition, and last summer his health failed him, owing to overstudy. He did not return to Cornell in September, but entered shortly after holidays, his health being improved. It was not long, however, before he was forced to again drop his studies, and since then he had resided here. Although melancholy and morose at times, no serious results were anticipated, as it was thought he would become more cheerful as his health improved.
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CHURCHVILLE ACCIDENTS
William Embling Just Escaped Instant Death-
Nearly Had a Bad Fire-
Roads are Impassable
Churchville, N. Y., Mar 20 - William J. EMBLING, a farmer living in Riga, had a very narrow escape from perhaps a fatal accident. He was drawing lumber from the Snyder & Hughes lumber yard and was in the act of stooping over to pick up a plank when the pile next to the one he was working on tipped over. He was knocked down and pinned to the earth by the planks, which were lying across his chest. Dr. VAN HORN was called and found he was suffering from internal injuries.
The board of village trustees has been asked to grant to William L. ORMROD and F. W. POTTER a franchise granting to them the right to lay pipes etc., throughout the village for the purpose of furnishing residence with light, heat, and power. The board has laid the matter on the table for further reading.
Fire at an early hour Sunday morning was found eating its way through a large pile of sawdust and shavings in the main room of the Snyder & Hughes agricultural implement factory. The fire had evidently been slowly burning all night long and just burst into flames as one of the employees entered the room. With the assistance of several who were passing the fire was extinguished before serious damage resulted. It is thought a
spark from the engine room was the direct cause.
The fourth and last number on the Congregational entertainment course will be given in the church this evening, when Miss Gay Zinola McCLARAN will impersonate the country chairman.
Rural mail carriers and farmers in general report the roads as being in an awful condition. In some places there are banks several feet deep, which during Saturday's thaw slumped badly. Pitchholes follow each other in such rapid succession that a gait faster than a walk is out of the question. Horses break through and have to be shoveled out. Rural mail carriers can cover only a small portion of their routes and on the whole travel is in a very demoralized condition, and from indications will continue for many days unless much warmer weather soon arrives. The robin has at last appeared in this section and it is hoped this usual spring barometer is not out of whack.
Lewis ATER, a young man of this place, was taken suddenly ill on Friday last. In the evening he was removed to a Rochester hospital, where he will undergo an operation for appendicitis.
On Saturday afternoon the Riga Grange held a harvest festival. A large class was initiated into the order. The third and fourth degrees were conferred by Master T. A. PERRY, after which the feast was held and a most enjoyable good time was had.
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SPECIAL TERM AT LYONS
Justice Dunwell Had a Moderate Calendar to Dispose of on Saturday
Lyons, N. Y., March 20 - Justice DUNWELL held his usual weekly adjourned Special Term of the Supreme Court here Saturday and business was transacted as follows:
Jacob DE DEE vs. Jennie M. FISHER, Minnie De GROAT, John J. De DEE, Anna JONES, Abram DE DEE, Franklin D. DE DEE and William H. KELLEY, an action in partition, judgment of discontinuance was granted upon stipulation of attorneys and lis(?) pendens ordered canceled from record.
Mary J. AAMESON as committee, Ella L. PALMER and Charles H. TOWLERTON, an action to foreclose a mortgage against a house and lot on Queen street in Lyons, report of Attorney Chester G. BLAINE referee appointed to compute was confined, showing amount due to be $2,580, and judgment of foreclosure and sale was granted with same referee to sell.
Charles F. LANE, as executor of the will of Francis B. LANE vs. George W. McFARLAND, an action on the February Special Equity calendar, was adjourned for two weeks.
William DESMOND vs. Sarah E. VAN FLEET and others, a mortgage foreclosure proceeding upon a house and lot in Junius, order of reference to compute was made to Attorney Charles T. ENNIS.
Izora O. DEVOE vs. Willis G. DEVOE and others, an action in partition, final report of distribution of the proceeds was presented and confirmed.
Abram CUATT vs. Stephen GRIMES, an action to recover damages for the alleged commission of an assault, order was granted substituting Attorney Francis C. RAINES in place of Attorney John L. HUNTER.
Kate C. HUME vs. Emma G. BRAVES and others an action in partition upon a hotel at Jordan, report of sale by referee was presented showing funds on hand of $3,109.50. An extra allowance was made to plaintiff's attorney of 2 1-2 per cent, with an allowance of $25 to Attorney Frank S. COBURN of Auburn, who appeared for a couple of the infant defendants as guardian additem.
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LLOYD K. SMITH
Respected Resident of Caledonia Died on Anniversary of His Wedding
Caledonia, N. Y., March 20 - The death of Lloyd K. SMITH occurred at his home on Main street, in this village Saturday night at about 10 o'clock. Deceased had been in ill health all winter and much of the time confined to his room. Lloyd K. SMITH was a son of the late Judge Willard H. SMITH and was born in Caledonia, July (unreadable) was engaged in the undertaking business with A. W. MUDGE in Rochester he had always lived in this vicinity. Mr. SMITH was married to Mrs. Cornelia E. HYDE, of Highland, Mich. March 18, 1855, who, with five children, Mrs. Mary L. DUNNING of Salt Lake City, Utah, Miss Florence E. SMITH of Caledonia, Mrs. George L. HART, Cleveland, O., Willard H. SMITH, Orange, N. J.; Mrs. Fred M. CLARK, Rochester, N. Y.; survive; also three sisters, Mrs. EMERSON and Mrs. FROTHINGHAM of Rochester, and Mrs. F. C. WELLS of Caledonia. Mr. Smith has for many years been an active member of the First Baptist Church of Mumford. He was also a member of the A. O. U. W. and the I. O. O. F. lodges. The funeral services will be held at the residence on Tuesday at 2 o'clock p.m. Rev. John B. BARBER of First Baptist Church, Mumford, will officiate.
On Saturday occurred the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. SMITH's marriage, but owing to Mr. SMITH'S feebleness the day was celebrated in a quiet, but very pleasant manner. The family with the exception of two, were at home for the occasion, and many of their friends here called and offered congratulations during the day. They were the recipients of several pieces of gold and quantities of cut flowers. Mr. SMITH was able to meet and converse with nearly every one who called, and when he retired at night, though somewhat exhausted, appeared as well as during the day, but about 10 o'clock he fell asleep and death came peacefully.
It had been Mr. SMITH's earnest desire that he might live until this anniversary.
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MRS. SARAH FAY
Le Roy, N. Y., March 20 - To-morrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock will take place the funeral of Mrs. Sarah FAY at the home of her brother, John A. McPHERSON, at Fort Hill. Mrs. FAY died on Saturday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Butler WARD in Le Roy. She had been living some time with her sister, Mrs. WALKER, at Yankton, S. D., and for some time she had suffered from heart disease. Being anxious to get home to die she started on the long journey alone and when she reached Le Roy about two weeks ago, she was in a very precarious condition and had steadily failed. Mrs. FAY, whose maiden name was Sarah McPHERSON, was born 67 years ago on the McPHERSON homestead, north of Le Roy, where many years of her life were passed. She was united in marriage to Edward FAY, whose death occurred some years ago. At one time they resided in Bergen. The deceased is survived by one brother and three sisters as follows: John A. McPHERSON of Fort Hill, Mrs. Butler WARD of Le Roy, Mrs. WALKER of Yankton, S. D., and Mrs. J. G. FAULKNER of Mumford.
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MRS. ACHSA CHADDOCK
Alexander, N. Y., March 20 - Mrs. Achsa CHADDOCK, widow of Snell CHADDOCK died at her home in Alexander Saturday at 3:30 o'clock of Bright's disease, aged nearly 69 years. Mrs. CHADDOCK was a daughter of Alvah and Hannah GATES and was one of eight children. She was born in Bennington May 12, 1836. She married Snell CHADDOCK thirty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. CHADDOCK moved from their farm in Bethany to Alexander village. Mr. CHADDOCK died in June, 1900. About two years ago she was taken ill with Bright's disease. Monday, the 13th, she suffered a stroke of paralysis, which was followed by another Wednesday and from which she never recovered consciousness. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jennie PIERCE of Morris, Ill., and Miss Minnie CHADDOCK, who lived with her, and three brothers, Alfred GATES and Alvah GATES of California and Frederick GATES of Fredonia.
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MRS. ABIGAIL J. FIELD
Le Roy, N. Y., March 20 - This afternoon at her late home in Bergen was held the funeral of Mrs. Abigail J. FIELD, widow of Charles FIELD. Mrs. FIELD died on Friday night quite suddenly. While she had been an invalid for some years her death was not expected. On Friday morning she was not as well as usual and a physician was called. In the afternoon her condition appeared to be much improved, but about 6 o'clock she suffered a stroke of apoplexy and death followed in a few hours. Mrs. FIELD was born in Byron on June 11, 1929, and she was married to Mr. FIELD on November 20, 1849, and began housekeeping on the farm where her death occurred. She was a member of the Congregational Church, in which she was very active while health and strength permitted. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George SACKETT of Bergen, and Mrs. Henry A. ARNOLD of Le Roy.
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JOSEPH QUINCY
Scottsville, N. Y., March 20 - The death of Joseph QUINCY, a native of County Wexford, Ireland, and long a prominent resident of the town of Scottsville, took place at his home in this village early Friday evening, at the age of 84 years. Death was due to heart disease. He was prominent in Grange circles, and is survived by two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Joseph MARCHASE of Medina, N. Y., Mrs. Joseph TUROMIA of Rochester, and Joseph QUINCY, Jr., of Buffalo, and John QUINCY of Knoxsville, Tenn. The funeral will be held from the Church of the Assumption Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.
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MRS. HENRIETTA BOUGHTON
Lyons, N. Y., March 20 - Mrs. Henrietta BOUGHTON died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph GLOSS, on Water street, from cerebral hemorrhages, aged 68 years. Deceased was born in Port Gibson and came to Lyons about two years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Etta FALLS of Syracuse, Mrs. Joseph GLOSS of this village, and one son, George DAY of Lyons. Funeral will be held Tuesday morning, Rev. W. G. HULL officiating. Interment at Palmyra.
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MRS. MARY PORTER
Ovid, N. Y., March 29 - The death of Mrs. Mary PORTER, wife of the late Dr. Jermain PORTER of Watertown, occurred Friday evening, March 17th, at the home of her son, Rev. H. A. PORTER, with whom she had of late been residing. At the time of her death she was 85 years of age, and had been an invalid for some time past. A daughter, Mrs. Jessie WHITAKER, and three sons, Dr. Jermain of Cincinnati, Rev. Frederick of Corinth, and Rev. Henry of Ovid, survive her.
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MRS. CHRISTOPHER CAYWOOD
Wolcott, N. Y., March 20 - Mrs. Christopher CAYWOOD died at her home in Butler Saturday morning, aged 87 years. She had been ill for a long time, but her remarkable vitality sustained her long after all hope of recovery had been abandoned. She is survived by Mrs. William FOWLER of South Butler and B. S. WOOD of Wolcott.
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CHARLES D. CRISE
Interlaken, N. Y., March 20 - Charles D. CRISE died at his late home Sunday morning aged 25 years. He was in business with his father and was one of our most popular young men. He leaves a widow, father and mother. The funeral will be at the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
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MRS. ELIZABETH GARWOOD
Canaseraga, N. Y., March 20 - Mrs. Elizabeth GARWOOD died at the home of her nephew, ex-sheriff William J. GARWOOD, in this town, Friday afternoon of paralysis. She was the widow of Jonathan GARWOOD, who died a few weeks ago.
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ENGINEER COLE SEVERELY INJURED
Hornellsville, N. Y., March 20 - George H. COLE, an Erie railroad engineer, while passing through Elmira on his engine, was leaning out the window of the cab. One of the street crossing gate arms struck him and pulled him from the engine. He was running slowly at the time and when he struck the ground he rolled away from the engine. He sustained a number of severe scalp wounds and numerous bruises about the body.
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KEREN HAYDEN
Keren HAYDEN, a veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth CONBOY, 261 Jefferson avenue, aged 78 years. He leaves five daughters, Mrs. CONBOY, Mrs. Ella PRITCHARD, Mrs. Mary PERRY, Mrs. Anna HUGHES, all of Rochester and Mrs. Kate FORD of Ogden, ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. HAYDEN was an uncle of Chief of Police HAYDEN. He was a member of Company D, __Regiment, New York Volunteers, Mart__ Post, G. A. R., of Spencerport, and other organizations.
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-John, son of Rudolph and Helen ST__E, died Saturday at the family residence __suth street, aged 10 months.
-Mrs. Jane McFARLIN, widow of Benjamin McFARLIN, died at her home, 4_ Park avenue yesterday morning.
-Josephine, daughter of Erhmid and Josephine HOESNER, died Saturday at the family residence, 600 Campbell street, aged 6 years and 8 months.
-John D., son of Patrick and Elizabeth McCABE, died yesterday at the family residence 25 Romeyn street, aged 3 years.
-Sarah SUMMERS died Saturday morning at the Home for the Aged, 876 Main street east, aged 58 years. The funeral took place this morning from Corpus Christi Church.
-Sarah BUCHANAN died yesterday morning at the Home for the Aged, 876 Main street east, aged 77 years. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning from Corpus Christi Church.
-Mrs. Johanna MADDEN died Saturday at the Homeopathic Hospital. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the residence of her daughter, 143 Broadway, and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
-Peter S. ALBRIGHT died Saturday morning at the home of his brother, Benjamin ALBRIGHT, 295 Jennings street, aged 37 years. He leaves his wife, M--ole, three daughters, Evelyn, Margaret and Celia, and one brother.
-The funeral of Robert G. LEVIS, who died Saturday, will be held from the family residence, 185 Fulton avenue, to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The service at the grave will be conducted by Rochester Lodge, 660, F. and A. M.
-John STOUT died yesterday morning, aged 32(?) years. He is survived by his family.
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DIED
LYTLE - At the family residence, 25 Edinburgh street, March 20, 1905, Francis James, son of Mary and Frank LYTLE, aged 6 months and 7 days.
-Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.
LEVIS - Saturday, March 18, 1905, in this city, Robert G. LEVIS, aged 51 years. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and nine children, R. Percy of New York city, Raymond of Chicago, Dr. Harold J., Florence, Edra, Walter, Herbert, Arthur and Elsie; one brother, John H.; two sisters, Mrs. E. J. SWEETMAN and Mrs. M. E. BROCK of this city.
-The funeral will take place from the family residence, 185 Fulton avenue on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. Burial at the convenience of the family. The service at the grave will be conducted by Rochester Lodge, 660 F. and A. M.
HAYDEN - Saturday afternoon, March 18, 1905, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth CONBOY, 261 Jefferson avenue, Keren HAYDEN, a veteran of the Civil War, aged 78 years. He leaves five daughters, Mrs. CONBOY, Mrs. Ella PRITCHARD, Mrs. Mary PERRY, Mrs. Anna HUGHES, all of Rochester and Mrs. Kate FORD of Ogden; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
-Funeral from the house Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, and at 9 o'clock from St. Monica's Church.
GOETZMANN - At his home in West Webster, N. Y., on Sunday, March 19, 1905 of cancer of the stomach, Charles GOETZMANN, aged 71 years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea, two sons, Charles L. and John A., and one daughter, Mrs. Peter HASENPFLUG, all of West Webster.
-Funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the M. E. Church, Rev. HELINKAMP officiating. Burial at Mt. Hope.
BENNETT - At Christ Hospital, Jersey City, March 19, 1905, Louise BENNETT from erly(?) of this city.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
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NINETY YEARS OLD
Mrs. Margaret Judd Hovey, Real Daughter of American Revolution,
Celebrates Birthday Anniversary.
Mrs. Margaret JUDD HOVEY, mother of Mrs. George D. FORSYTH, 23 Atkinson street, who is in apparently excellent health despite her advanced years, celebrated her ninetieth birthday anniversary yesterday. Mrs. HOVEY is in possession of all her faculties and takes much interest in everyday events. She is one of the very few living original "Daughters of the Revolution," her father, Captain Freeman JUDD, having been actively engaged under General WASHINGTON in the eight years war for independence.
In consideration of this, Mrs. HOVEY was recently presented by the National Association. Daughters of the Revolution, with a magnificent gold spoon of handsome design and unique workmanship. On the upper side of the handle is carved the figure of a woman, in Colonial costume, seated at a spinning wheel; on the bowl are the words: "Presented by the National Society, D. A. R." and on the reverse of the handle the initials "M. J. H." and the figures "48,002," being the number borne by Mrs. HOVEY in that order, for, in spite of her undeniable claim as to "daughtership" she joined the D. A. R. only within the past year.
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FAIRBANKS TO TAKE MASONIC DEGREES
Indianapolis, March 20 - Vice-President FAIRBANKS is to take the York rite degrees in Masonry here to-day.
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GIRL THROWN OUT
Charlotte Young Woman Injured in Runaway Accident on Boulevard
A young woman, Ida CORRY, of Charlotte was painfully injured in a runaway accident on the Charlotte boulevard yesterday while driving with a young man from that village. Their horse took fright at an electric car and threw both occupants of the buggy out. The woman was rendered unconscious by the fall and sustained cuts and bruises about the face and head.
Passengers on the car which caused the runaway assisted the girl, who later visited Dr. SULLIVAN of Charlotte to have her injuries cared for.
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ACCIDENTS IN CHILI
Albert Sherwood and James McFee Were Hurt Saturday
Chili Station, N. Y., March 20 - While assisting in loading a baggage car at this place Saturday, Albert SHERWOOD, division electrician of the New York Central, so wrenched his knee as to disjoint it.
James McFEE, a farmer residing two miles east of this place, met with a serious accident Saturday afternoon. Mr. McFEE was plowing out the road at the time. He had a large plow fastened to a bob sleigh, which became unmanageable and was overturned. He was thrown out on his head and shoulders on the ice and was rendered unconscious for a time. He was removed to his home, where it was found that his collarbone was broken and his shoulder dislocated.
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FOR THEIR PLEASURE
Entertainment Given for the Old Ladies of St. Ann's Home
The old ladies of St. Ann's Home Main street east, enjoyed a delightful entertainment yesterday afternoon through the courtesy of Misses Minnie F. O'LAUGHLIN, Martha C. COSGROVE, Alice J. MURPHY, Messrs. Eugene J. SACKETT, Thomas E. CROUCH, P. J. McCRACKEN and P. J. McARDLE.
The venerable women, who composed the greater part of the audience, thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed the entire programme, as was evident by the continued clapping and approving remarks made in their characteristic way after the rendition of each number.
The melodies and songs so dear to the Irish heart awakened memories of their childhood's days spend in Erin's isle, and the furrowed faces brightened when the strains from the land they love so well were beautifully played by Miss O'LAUGHLIN.
Each and every number was finely rendered, but special mention must be made of the mirth-provoking recitations by Mr. CROUCH, who in his impersonation of the Irish character evoked enthusiastic applause.
The sisters in charge of the home desire to express their cordial thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who so kindly entertained the inmates of St. Anne's Home.
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HOLDS UP TRAIN: CAUGHT SOON
Chattanooga, Tenn., March 20 - The west-bound passenger train on the Southern railroad, which left here at 8:45 a.m. for Memphis, was held up at Lookout station at the foot of Lookout mountain this morning. The express messenger was knocked senseless. The man who attacked him was captured by officials, who trailed him with bloodhounds in the mountains soon after.
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KERR PLEADS NOT GUILTY
Manitou Beach Line Motorman to be Tried Next Month.
Myron T. KERR the Manitou Beach electric line motorman, indicted for manslaughter in causing the death of August BURBOTT on the night of August 30th last, was arraigned in County Court this morning and pleaded not guilty. T. P. McCARRICK appeared for him.
Trial was set for April 17th KERR was indicted for causing the wreck at Rigney's Bluff, when one person was killed and a score injured.
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A PRIZE WINNER
One of the sensational winners of the recent dog show was the fine Boston terrier bitch, Tenia H, winning second novice, second limit, third open, and the president's cup presented by Milton CLARK for best Boston terrier, either sex, owned by a resident of New York state outside of New York city. Also reserve winners, for best bitch, any breed, owned in Erie, Monroe, Genesee, Wayne or Livingston counties. This dog is owned by Qualfe and Ziegler, Palmyra, N. Y.
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WILL BE TRIED FRIDAY
Frank CARTER, Henry SHUMANN, Oscar GERMAN, John LEE and Albert HEBERGER, the five boys who were accused of tying Albert CRANE to the railroad track, were all arraigned before Judge CHADSEY to-day and their examinations adjourned until Friday. The boys were arrested by Officers EHRMENTRAUT and COURNEEN.
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GAS OVERCOMES FAMILY
Mother and Six Children Found Asphyxiated and All May Die-
Babe Dead
Cleveland, March 20 - An entire family may be wiped out by natural gas. This morning at the home of James DALEY neighbors found the mother and six children almost dead from asphyxiation. Anna, a baby, died soon after the rescuers broke into the home, and Margaret, aged 14, is dying at a hospital. The mother and other children are in a critical condition at hospitals.
When the neighbors discovered the family the father was locked up at Central police station on an intoxication charge. He was later released.
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GLOUCESTER SCHOONER SUNK
One of the Best Vessels in the Fleet Goes Down on Sable Island -
Crew Safe
Gloucester, Mass., March 20 - The schooner Hazel Oneita, one of the best vessels in the Gloucester fishing fleet, struck a rock off Cape Sable, N. S., last night and sank immediately.
Capt. BOWIE and crew escaped by taking to dories and rowing to Clark's Harbor, twenty miles away.
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DROWNED IN THE CANISTEO
Carl Oaks of Hornellsville Lost His Life While Canoeing
Hornellsville, N. Y., March 20 - Carl A. OAKS, aged 18, lost his life in the Canisteo river yesterday. OAKS with two companions had been paddling about the smooth water above the city in a short canvas canoe. OAKS went under the Main street bridge and the current carried him along at a rapid rate. Dashing under the bridge at River street the canoe struck a telegraph pole near one end of the bridge and was broken in two. OAKS was thrown into the river and passed down stream, swimming with the current. Having on rubber boots he was soon drawn under by the current.
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CZAR'S RELIGIOUS MANIA GROWS
Berlin, March 20 - Die WIELT says that the czar is suffering from a form of religious mania. He spends two hours every day praying in the palace chapel. He telegraphed to Father John of Kronstadt recently to compose special prayers for a Russian victory and likewise for the repression of revolutionary movement. He sent a similar telegram to the archbishop of Moscow. He wears a crucifix on his breast continually as a protection against assassination.
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ERIE CANAL IN DANGER
Ice Breaks Up in Mohawk Valley and Water Threatens Big Ditch
Tribes Hill, N. Y., March 20 - The ice broke up early yesterday in the Schoharie and Mohawk rivers. An ice gorge formed at Akin, and the Mohawk river in places overflowed its banks. Late in the afternoon the ice broke through an opening on sixty acres of flats just east of Fort Hunter, where the ice has lodged. During the freshet last spring the ice went through the same channel doing great damage to the Erie canal.
The water was within a foot and a half of running into the Erie canal. The government water mark here last night indicates that the Mohawk is thirty feet above the ordinary level. The ice is intact at Amsterdam. The Mohawk river at this point is clear of ice and the Schoharie river is clear for nearly three miles southward.
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YATES WILLS
Penn Yan, N. Y., March 20 - Business was transacted in Surrogate's Court before Judge KNOX as follows last week: Letters of general guardianship on the estate of Leon A. HOWLAND of Torrey granted to Jacob G. METZGER; estate of Lucius P. WAGENER, late of Penn Yan, settled and distribution of assets ordered letters of administration on the estate of Henry W. BUTLER, late of Penn Yan, granted to John H. BUTLER; will of Elizabeth KENYOUN, late of Barrington, admitted to probate, with Benjamin J.
KENYOUN named as executor; estate of W. C. DUNTON, late of Italy, settled, and distribution of assets ordered.
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ALBION INCIDENTS
Albion, N. Y., March 20 - A game of basketball will be played at the Village Hall this evening between the LINSON Boys of Albion and the Y. M. C. A. of Medina.
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this week O. W. BLAIN of Grand Rapids, Mich., will lecture in A. O. U. W. Hall on "Across the Seas," illustrated with stereopticon views.
The following officers have been elected by the National Protective Legion, No. 282: President, Chester HAKES; vice-president, Mr. MACK; secretary, Mrs. Minnie WOLFFE; treasurer, Dr. J. A. HARTMAN; chaplain, Miss Katherine A. CLARK; conductor, Miss Louise BARKER; trustee, William F. ROOT; guard, Mrs. William BELL.
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NEW BRIDGE AT LYONS
Lyons, N. Y., March 20 - The New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company will shortly commence building a new bridge across its tracks on the so-called Cole road leading from Lyons to Marengo. The roadbed will be considerably higher above the tracks than the present bridge. STICKNEY Brothers, who own land adjoining the bridge, lodged a protest with the village board Friday night on the ground that the proposed change would make a steeper grade for farmers to draw over and would damage their property. The matter was referred to Corporation Counsel HOAG.
The Wayne County Farmers' After Harvest Picnic Association is no more.
The directors met at the court house on Saturday, found $18.95 in the treasury and divided it up. The association was formed about five years ago and held annual picnics in the Bastian and Hi?rgrove on the West Shore near Lock Berlin.
Camp Lyons, No. 9,233, Modern Woodmen of America, will hold a dancing party at Forester's Hall on Saturday evening, April 1st.
Prof. Gilbert Vincent WHITE is lying in a precarious condition at his room in the Center building from the effect of a second stroke of paralysis received Thursday night. Prof. WHITE is a veteran of the Civil War and was recently granted $72 per month pension.
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BYRON 'PHONE POLES PAY WELL
South Byron, N. Y., March 20 - South Byron, N. Y., March 20 - Clarence WILLIAMS of North Byron took a piece of swamp land, owned by G. W. COLE, to clear off at halves. In twenty-four days he has taken from it 1,000 telephone poles, which he sold to A. A. SANDS of Bergen, his half bringing $1,000. He has cut a large quantity of cedar posts and fine logs. His help cost him $200.
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