Early News

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs Mar 23, 1905

STORK BROUGHT A WONDER

Fully Qualified to Assume the Throne of Lilliput
His Weight is Ascertained on a Letter Scales,
and Lineal Extent is Only an Inch Over Half a Foot
Cigar Box is Too Large for His Majesty's Cradle, but His voice Fills a Hospital

   Hornellsville, N. Y., March 23 - Mrs. Kate LONG, a patient at the St. James' Mercy Hospital, Tuesday gave birth to a male child, which the physicians say is among the smallest babies ever born to live.
   The little one is perfectly developed and weights but twenty ounces on a letter scales. It is only seven inches long and can nestle comfort in the palm of the nurse's hand. Its bed is one of cotton in a small pasteboard box, smaller than a cigar box and he takes nourishment through a glass medicine tube. The mother and father are both large people. The baby's face is not any larger than the crystal of an ordinary watch, while its arms and legs are no larger than the small finger of a woman. The head is covered with an exceptionally strong growth of raven black hair, while every patient in the ward it can testify that its lungs are perfectly developed. The doctors say while it is the smallest baby they have ever seen, they think it will live if they can devise means to properly nourish it. Its mouth is so small that all ordinary methods are out of the question. At present it nurses well through the medicine tube and aside from this they are forcing nourishment through the pores of the skin by external application.
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OBITUARY

MILO HODGE
   Hammondsport, N. Y., March 23 - Milo HODGE, who recently moved here from Mt. Washington, died Tuesday night of pneumonia and heart disease. Mr. HODGE was 47 years of age. He is survived by his wife and four children. One son, a young man, is now ill with pneumonia; a younger son is ill with tonsillitis, and Mrs. HODGE is just recovering from a very severe case of grip.
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MRS. J. J. McLEAN
   Palmyra, N. Y., March 23 - Mrs. Eliza McLEAN, wife of J. J. McLEAN, died at her home on Vienna street early yesterday morning from the effects of a paralytic stroke suffered quite a long time ago, aged 56 years.    Mrs. McLEAN was a most estimable woman and her death will be generally regretted throughout the village. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. John KAYMEL of Williamson and Miss Mary of this place, and one son, Charles, of Woodville, Miss.
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FUNERAL OF NEAL M. HUDSON
   Weedsport, n. Y., March 23 - The funeral of Neal M. HUDSON was held yesterday afternoon from the Hudson residence and was largely attended. Rev. I. W. KETCHUM of the First Presbyterian Church officiated, assisted by Rev. L. A. PICKETT. The floral offerings were many and beautiful and included pieces from the Theta Phi and Kappa Epsilon Societies of the local high school. Interment was held in the Weedsport rural cemetery.
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MRS. RUFUS ALLYN
   Macedon, N. Y., March 23 - Cora, wife of Rufus ALLYN, passed away Wednesday, at the home of John ALLYN, two miles west of this village, aged 64 years. Mr. and Mrs. ALLYN came here last December from their home in Kalamazoo, Mich., to visit relatives. Soon after coming Mrs. ALLYN'S health began failing, after which dropsy set in. After being confined to the bed but a short time death came as a relief to her suffering. She leaves, besides her husband, an adopted son, of Kalamazoo. The funeral will be held from the home of John ALLYN Friday morning at 10 o'clock, and burial will take place in the village cemetery.
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MRS. JULIA KENNEY
   Lima, N. Y., March 23 - Mrs. Julia KENNEY, widow of Jeremiah KENNEY, died Tuesday night at her home west of this village, aged 67 years. She had lived in this town most of her life, although a native of Ireland. Her health had been poor for some time. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Bridget SHELLMAN of East Bloomfield, Mrs. Mallie McCARTHY of Le Roy and Miss Katie KENNEY of Lima, and three sons, Jeremiah, Daniel and John KENNEY of Rochester, and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas O'BRIEN and Mrs. Michael MALONE of Lima.
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R. S. & E. CONSTUCTION

Contractors Figure to Finish Important Section Before June
   Fairport, N. Y., March 23 - The F. D. Ley Contracting Company, which has the contract for the grading of the Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern railway between Rochester and Fairport, will renew operations in a short time. Two steam shovels and a new grader have been sent here to aid in the construction of the road between Fairport and Despatch, making three steam shovels and two graders in all. The three steam shovels will all be used in the construction of the bridge over the big gap just this side of Despatch. The graders will be used in going over the entire grade of the road between this village and Despatch, helping to prepare it for the track-layers. It is estimated by the contracting company that the entire construction of the road between here and Despatch will be finished by the middle of August. The difficulty with the West Shore railroad about passing under their trestie west of the village has been settled satisfactorily for both parties, and the Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern railway will be allowed to pass under the trestle owned by the West Shore. The route from there will then be across the Shummers lot and down the canal towpath onto Mill street. From there out across Main street, east down John street and so out of the village.
   The annual prize speaking of the High School will take place next Tuesday evening.
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OVID'S DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT
   Ovid, N. Y., March 23 - At the charter election held Tuesday Charles SWARTHOUT, Democratic candidate for village president, was elected by five votes plurality over John PURCELL, Republican; Charles FRANKLIN, Dem., by 45, over John SUTTON, Rep., for trustee, and John McCARRIAGHER, Dem., by 4 over W. E. POMEROY, Rep. Robert J. PURDY was elected treasurer on both tickets.
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TO EXTEND STEUBEN SIDEPATHS
   Hammondsport, N. Y., March 23 - There is no truth in the report that the Steuben county commission will abandon any portion of the Steuben county paths. On the contrary, they will be extended, and the work of reconstructing and repairing the paths will be begun as soon as the frost is out of the ground. The proceeds of the sale of tags will be used in the repair of the paths.
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CANISTEO WANTS NIGHT POLICE
   Hornellsville, N. Y., March 23 - The Canisteo village election resulted as follows: Nicholas WEYAND, president; George WALKER, William H. ACKER, Lyman L. CROSS, trustees; Henry E. BLACK, treasurer; W. P. De LANEY, collector. It was a union ticket, consequently no opposition. The attempt to abolish the night police force was defeated by a vote of 174 to 19.
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NEARLY ELECTROCUTED

Frederick Coe Grasped a Live Wire and Was Badly Injured
   Geneva, N. Y., March 23 - Frederick COE of Elmwood avenue, a lineman in the employ of the Bell Telephone Company, fell from a pole yesterday afternoon and was seriously injured. His right hand was badly burned where he grabbed a live wire, and his left leg was broken below the knee. He was removed to the City Hospital and Dr. G. ?., YOUNG summoned. It could not be determined whether or not COE was injured internally. It is believed the fall was due to a shock of electricity.

   Postmaster S. D. WILLARD has received word that plans and specifications for the new federal building in this city will be forwarded at an early date in order that Geneva contractors may submit bids for the work.

   The Geneva Bar Association has been formed, with the following officers: President, Charles N. HEMIUP; vice-president, Arthur P. ROSE; secretary, Frederick D. WHITWELL; treasurer, Thomas W. HENRY.

   A protest against the continual ringing of the bell of St. Stephen's Church has been filed with the Common Council by the residents living in the immediate vicinity of the church. The fire commission is also opposed to it, the same bell being used for fire and church purposes. The commission claims that the value of the fire alarm has been greatly impaired. The city formerly owned the church property, and when it was sold it was agreed that the church should have the use of the bell, and if the city had it recovered it should pay the church $300. The Common Council, has referred the matter to the city property committee.
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SODUS HAS BASKETBALL FEVER
   Sodus, N. Y., March 23 - The girls in this section are getting the basketball fever. One team has already been organized and others are in process of formation. The villagers will have their first chance to-morrow night of seeing the girls play the game, the Orioles playing the second team of the high school at the Sodus Opera House. The five will be made up as follows: Right forward, Miss Kate FEATHERLY; left forward, Miss Loretta BAYLESS, center, Miss Florence DoVILLE; right guard, Miss Rose SULLIVAN; left guard, Miss Mida SUTTON
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LIGHT VOTE IN ELBA
   Elba, N. Y., March 23 - At the village election, held Tuesday, the total number of votes cast was 22. But little interest was evidenced, as only one ticket was in the field. The officers elected were: President, Thomas L. BARBER; trustee, John SWARTZ; collector, Dr. E. E. DAVIS; treasurer, Will H. COLE.
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BROTHER STABBED BROTHER

Adrian Lads Had a Quarrel and One Carved the Other Down the Back
   Hornellsville, N. Y., March 23 - John and Willie FISK are two brothers living in Adrian. They are just in their teens. While playing with a lot of other youngsters, John and Willie became involved in a quarrel which later ended in a fist fight in which John got the worst of it. After the fight John opened his pocketknife and sneaking up behind his brother plunged it into his back, inflicting an ugly but not serious wound. When asked why he did it, he replied; "Because I was mad at him." No arrest was made.
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INCENDIARY FIRE IN OLEAN

Building Occupied by Several Families Was Set Aflame
   Olean, N. Y., March 23 - Flames were discovered coming from the old flatiron building on north Union street at about 1 o'clock this morning. Prompt action of the fire department saved the building from destruction. The building was occupied mostly by Arabian families. Several of the foreigners accused an Arabian barber who had just moved in of setting the building on fire. Pending an investigation the accused barber was arrested and locked up. He will have a hearing this morning. It is alleged that he had about $40 worth of goods, but had $300 insurance.
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BLUNT KNIFE HIS SALVATION

Marshall Guiles Was in Great but Momentary Danger
Frank Cuson Understood to Server His Carotid Artery but Chose a Dull Tool
Inflamed by Jealousy and Alcohol Made a Determined Attack on Unsuspecting Man

   Hornellsville, N. Y., March 23 - Last evening a special dispatch from Troupsburg tells of an attempted murder, by an infuriated farmer, made doubly dangerous by excessive drink.
   William MARGISON, his wife and baby live on the farm of Frank CUSEN, a widower, CUSEN, when sober, is said to be a good citizen, but when drunk a terror. MARGISON, his wife and child, the latter of whom had been sick and CUSEN, who was drunk, were all seated in the little sitting room of the farm house, when Marshal GUILES and Arthur MOORE, two cousins of MARGISON's, from Jasper, entered and inquired about the sick baby. CUSEN evidently regarded the men as intruders and commenced to abuse them. Knowing he was drunk they paid no heed to him. No attention was paid to him when he walked out into the kitchen, but when he returned he was armed with a knife, and getting behind GUILE's chair seized him by the hair and pulling him back commenced to hark at his throat with the knife, which fortunately was not very sharp. As it was a number of severe cuts were inflicted before CUSEN could be disarmed. Had the knife been a sharp one GUILES would have undoubtedly been murdered. The most serious cut he received was just back of the jugular vein. It is said that CUSEN had previously threatened to kill GUILES and Miss Lottie CORNISH, to whom the latter is engaged to be married. He has also, it is said, Threatened to kill Mr. MARGISON, his horse and himself. CUSEN is still at large.
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MARRIED

SCHAUBERT - GRAVEN - March 22, 1905, by Rev. Dr. J. P. SANKEY at his residence on North Washington street, Miss Alice SCHAUBERT and Albert GRAVEN, both of this city.
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DIED

LINGHAM - In Chester, Pa., Monday evening, March 20, 1905, Melissa D. LINGHAM, aged 71 years, widow of the late George LINGHAM.
-Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 in Mt. Hope chapel.

LOWDEN - Suddenly, at his home in North Greece, Tuesday, March 21, 1905, John Marshall LOWDEN, aged 70 years.
-Funeral will be held at the house on Friday at 1 o'clock and at Hilton Baptist Church at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

KREUTZER - The funeral of William KREUTZER will take place Saturday afternoon at Bender Bros., ?8 Clinton avenue north, at 2:30 o'clock. Floral Lodge, 281, I. O. O. F., invited. He leaves one brother, Frank KREUTZER of New York and one sister, Miss Frances KREUTZER of 542 Campbell street, this city.

SANFORD - In this city, on the morning of March 23, 1905, Charles SANFORD, aged 75 years.
-The funeral will take place from the parlors of Ingmire & Thompson, __ Clinton avenue south. Notice of the hour will be given later.
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SMITH - CRAGG
   Avoca, N. Y., March 23 - a very pretty wedding, attended by nearly fifty guests, was held yesterday at the home in the town of Howard of Mr. and Mrs. Simon SMITH. The bride was their only daughter, Ada, and the groom was a near neighbor, Clark CRAGG. The ceremony was performed at 1 o'clock by the Rev. D. J. ALLEN, pastor of the Baptist Church of Howard. A beautiful display of valuable and useful presents attested the respect and esteem in which the worthy young people are held by both relatives and friends. The bride was attended by Miss Mary GOFF, and the duties of best man were performed by D. L. BRASTED of Howard. Mr. and Mrs. CRAGG will continue to make their home in the town of Howard.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

George W. Head of Avon, Was Despondent and Took Laudanum
   Avoca, N. Y., March 23 - George W. HEAD, better known throughout this locality by his nickname, "GATT," attempted to commit suicide this morning by taking a large dose of laudanum. He has for some time past lived upon the farm he owns in the town of Howard, a short distance west of here, and his neighbors have noticed that of late he has been in low spirits and despondent. He had advertised an auction to be held at his farm to-day to dispose of some of his personal property. A neighbor, who was passing called to him and on getting no reply went into the house and found him in a stupor, from which he could not be aroused. Dr. GOFF of Howard was summoned and by prompt and effective work the poisonous effect of the drug was counteracted and the man's life saved. It is believed that by his continued despondency his mind has become effected and that the attempt at self destruction was made when he was not responsible for what he did.
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AVON DRAMATIC CLUB
   Avoca, N. Y., March 23 - The Bohemian Dramatic Club of this place held a very enjoyable business and social meeting Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miles LOOK. During the evening the club was reorganized and officers for the ensuing year were chosen as follows: Nedrick C. HALLSTEAD, president and general manager; Ward AUSTIN and Ernest VAN PATTEN, vice-presidents; Charles A. DUTCHER, stage manager; Miss Jessie B. BROWN, assistant; Miss Jennie AUSTIN, secretary; Mrs. Miles LOOK, treasurer; Mark H. JOLLY, advance agent. At the completion of the business a dainty collation was served the members of the company by Mrs. LOOK. The club has accepted an invitation to give within a short time the comedy "Green Mountain Josh," so successfully produced in this place recently, for the benefit of the library fund of the Atlanta and North Cohocton High School.
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