Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Tue Mar 21, 1905
BURIED BABY IN YARD
Coroner Killip Investigating Death of Child of Favor Street Colored Girl
Coroner KILLIP is investigating the death of a child yesterday
morning to Miss Myrtle LeMORE, colored, who lives at 38 Favor street. The girl
lives in the same house with the family of William HARRIS, colored. HARRIS is
alleged to have buried the remains of the child in the yard at the rear of his
house and he is held at police headquarters by order of the coroner pending the
result of the investigation.
Coroner KILLIP and the police were notified of the burial of the
child last night. Policeman CONVEY was told of unusual actions about the Favor
street house and with other officers visited the place. HARRIS was taken to the
station and later to the place where the body was buried. The remains of the
child were exhumed and taken to Strauchen's undertaking rooms. It was intended
to perform an autopsy to determine whether or not the child was alive when born,
but the autopsy will not be held, as the infant is believed to have been dead at
birth.
HARRIS is said to have buried the body about 8 o'clock last evening
and it was 10 o'clock when it was disinterred. The body of the child was kept in
the house from 5 o'clock yesterday morning when it was born until it was buried.
A physician was called, but did not enter the house after being told that the
child was dead at birth. The police say an infant was buried in the same yard
about a year ago.
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FINED FOR CRUELTY
When Gottlieb BRUCKER was arraigned in police court to-day on a
charge of cruelty to animals in having driven a lame horse, he entered a plea of
guilty, but that he had only given directions that the horse should be exercised
and that the driver had exceeded his directions. As a plea of guilty had been
made Judge CHADSEY imposed a fine of $5, which was paid.
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BIG DEMAND FOR EGGS
Is All That Keeps Prices Up at Present in Face of Large Supplies
Eggs are about as cheap now as they will be this spring, according
to local dealers, who say that while a decline of another cent may take place
some time this spring, eggs are now being sold about as cheap as is possible.
The strictly fresh variety is quoted at 18 cents per dozen at wholesale. This is
the lowest figure reached last week.
There is an exceptionally large demand for eggs during the Lenten
season. If it were not for this demand local supplies would be too large, and
much lower prices would result. By the time Lent is over the cold storage people
will be in the market to some extent, and this demand will help to keep prices
up.
Butter remains firm in the local market, being quoted at 27 to 30
cents per pound at wholesale. There was little trading in the local produce
market this morning. Apples, potatoes and cabbage were dealt in to some extent,
but no charges in prices were reported.
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INQUEST IN KARP CASE
Coroner KILLIP announced this afternoon that he would hold an
inquest to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at Strauchen's undertaking rooms, 253
North street, in the case of Anthony KARP, who died as a result of injuries
received from falling from a scaffold while at work in SS. Peter's and Paul's
Church several days ago.
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ALDERMAN BAKER
Prominent Resident of Penn Yan and a Well-Known Sportsman, Passed Away
Penn Yan, N. Y., March 21 - Alderman BAKER died at his home on
Brown street Sunday morning, aged 60 years. Mr. BAKER, who had been for a number
of years a resident of Penn Yan, was formerly a prominent vineyardist in
Pulteney, and was also somewhat interested in steamboating. He was a well known
sportsman, having taken part in many shooting matches in all parts of the state,
and was a charter member of the Penn Yan Gun Club, both of the old and new
organization. About a year ago, while working in his vineyard, he met with an
accident, which, while at the time it was not thought serious, was the cause of
his death. Last fall he was taken to Rochester for an operation, which developed
the fact that a cancerous growth, and he had since suffered greatly, although
bravely, refusing to believe that he must die. He is survived by a widow and two
children, Mrs. Charles FENNER of Penn Yan and Daniel, who is engaged in business
in Geneva.
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MISS HARRIETT MILLIS
Elba, N. Y., March 21 - Miss Harriet MILLIS, aged 18 years, youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles MILLIS of Elba, died at 8 o'clock on Sunday morning at the
General Hospital at Buffalo, where she underwent an operation about two weeks
ago for the removal of a goiter on her throat. She had been in falling health
for several years. She is survived by her parents and one sister, Mrs. Newton
BARR, and one brother, Edgar MILLIS, all of Elba. The deceased was held in high
esteem by all who knew her. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock to-morrow
afternoon at the home of her parents. The Good Templar Lodge of which she was an
active member will meet this evening at the lodge room to make arrangements for
attending the funeral in a body.
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MRS. LOVINA SEELEY
Le Roy, N. Y., March 21 - Mrs. Lovina SEELEY, wife of Homer SEELEY, died
yesterday after about two weeks' illness of heart disease, at her home in the
town of Bergen. Mrs. SEELEY was a daughter of the late Lathrop FARNHAM, and was
born in the township of Bergen sixty-seven years ago. On December 3, 1878, she
was united in marriage to Mr. SEELEY, who survives her. Besides her
husband she is survived by three sisters and one brother, as follows: Miss
Louise FARNHAM of Bergen, Mrs. Mary THOMPSON and Mrs. John WILLIAMS of Arian,
Mich., and Stephen FARNHAM of Bergen.
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MRS. JULIA STRONG
Fairport, N. Y., March 21 - The death of Mrs. Julia STRONG, aged 86 years,
occurred yesterday morning at 5 o'clock at her resident on West avenue in this
village. Mrs. STRONG was born north of this village and resided there until up
to four years ago, when she moved to Fairport. She had been an active church
member and a member of several societies. Despite her old age she was very
active up till about two months ago, when she was taken ill by a lingering
disease. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Benedict STRONG of this
place.
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GEORGE ROBINSON
Dundee, N. Y., March 21 - Early Sunday morning occurred the death of George
ROBINSON of Harrington. Mr. ROBINSON's death was sudden and unexpected, as he
had retired the night before in good health, and was stricken during his death.
Deceased was an active member of the Dundee Baptist Church, and was 58 years of
age. He is survived by a wife and one son.
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JAMES SPRAGUE
Penn Yan, N. Y., March 21 - James SPRAGUE died at his home on East Main street
yesterday morning, aged about 71 years. Mr. SPRAGUE had resided in Milo until
about one month ago, and had been in poor health for some time. He is survived
by a widow and one son, Rev. Delos SPRAGUE, pastor of the Baptist Church at
Dundee.
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ROBERT NICHOLS
Clyde, N. Y., March 21 - Robert NICHOLS, for sixty years a resident of the town
of Galen, died yesterday morning of paralysis, at his home, two miles east of
Clyde, aged 77 years. He leaves his widow and one daughter, Mrs. A. M. VAN
BUSKIRK.
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JEROLD KREUGER
Alexander, N. Y., March 21 - Jerold, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. KREUGER, died at
the family home in Alexander, Monday, of the grip, aged 7 weeks. The funeral
will be held at the house Wednesday; burial in the Fargo cemetery.
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FAIRPORT FEARS FLOOD
Thomas Creek Seems as if It Might Get Out of Bounds
Fairport, N. Y., March 21 - There is great danger of a flood here.
The Thomas creek, which runs through the center of the village, is rising
rapidly, and though the village officials are doing their utmost to keep it
clear of ice, it is feared that it will overflow its banks. The rains of Friday
and Saturday have aided it, and but for the sudden freezing Sunday night it
would have overflowed before now.
The Fairport Baseball Association has signed the following men to
play with the team next season: Pitchers, ROWE, CONNERS, BROUTHERS; catchers,
ELLIOT, MUIR; infielders, SMITH, LEONARD, HOPE, LIPPINCOTT, DIXON; outfielders,
McARTHY, DOYLE, BEDELL. Manager Fellows says that these men are all good,
experienced players, and that they will represent Fairport on the diamond
creditably. Fairport is a good baseball town, and a good baseball team will draw
large crowds of the local fans.
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DIED
McFARLIN - In this city, Sunday evening March 19, 1905, Jane McFARLIN, aged 75
years, widow of the late Benjamin McFARLIN.
-Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 22, 1905, at 10:30 a.m., at 33
Chestnut street.
BENNETT - At Christ Hospital, Jersey City, March 19, 1905, Louise BENNETT,
formerly of this city.
-Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from 33 Chestnut street. Burial
private.
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WANT SAMMONS REMOVED
Supervisors Charge Ulster Superintendent of Poor With Appropriating Funds
Albany, March 21 - Gov. HIGGINS has caused to be served upon Abram
SAMMONS, superintendent of the poor of Ulster county, a copy of the charges made
by the Board of Supervisors of Ulster county, upon which they ask SAMMONS'
removal by the Governor. The superintendent is given until March 27th to file an
answer, and will be given a hearing by the Governor on April 1st at 10 a.m..
SAMMONS is charged with having misappropriated public moneys,
amounting to $2,707, while in office.
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SUICIDE OF A WOMAN
Mrs. Jacob Wagner of Mt. Morris, Suffering from Illness, Took Carbolic Acid
Mt. Morris, N. Y., March 21 - Mrs. Jacob WAGNER, aged 55, died from
carbolic acid poisoning last night, having taken it with suicidal intent, her
health being poor. She was a native of Germany, but had lived here forty years.
Her husband and one son survive.
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TO EXTRADITE APPLEYARD
Boston, March 21 - Gov. DOUGLAS has been advised by the attorney
general of the commonwealth that there is no sufficient reason why he should not
honor the requisition of the Governor of New York for the extradition of A. E.
APPLEYARD.
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THOMAS HUME
Resident of Silver Springs is Thought to Have Died of Acid Poisoning.
Silver Springs, N. Y., March 21 - Sunday morning the report spread
over the village that Thomas HUME had taken carbolic acid and died in a short
time after. He has acted strangely since Christmas, and it is thought that he
was mentally unbalanced. Mr. HUME was born in Scotland May 17, 1860, and in
July, 1890, came to America, and to Silver Springs in 1899. He leaves his wife,
nine children, two brothers and two sisters. The funeral took place this
afternoon, with interment in Elmwood cemetery.
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MRS. GEORGE HOLMER
Hornellsville, N. Y., March 21 - Mrs. George HOLMES of Canisteo
died in the Stewart Hospital in that village yesterday. Mrs. HOLMES went to the
hospital Saturday afternoon to undergo an operation. Sunday morning the
operation was performed and it was thought to be successful until yesterday
morning, when she died. Up to the very last moment of her illness it was not
thought to be fatal. Mrs. HOLMES was one of the most highly respected women in
this vicinity, and her friends were legion. She had just attained her
thirty-sixth birthday, and is survived by her husband. George HOLMES, who has
charge of the mail service on the New York Pennsylvania line; two small
children, Helen, aged 9 years, and George, Jr., aged 4 years. She is also
survived by one sister, Mrs. H. E. WALKER of Canisteo, and two brothers, Robert
MASON of Hornellsville and E. H. MASON of Woodhull. Private funeral services
will be held from the home to-morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.
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MRS. B. C. NICHOLS
Piffard, N. Y., March 21 - Mrs. B. C. NICHOLS died at her home here
Monday at 6 p.m., aged 85 years. Mrs. NICHOLS had been an invalid for several
years, never being able to walk after having her hip broken. A week ago she had
a shock, paralyzing her right side, and since that time she failed rapidly. Mrs.
NICHOLS had been a resident of this place for many years, and leaves three sons,
Marsh and Charles of Piffard, and George of New York; also one daughter, Mrs.
Ellen BUTLER.
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