Early News

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Mar 28, 1905

DEATH AT ROMULUS

Romulus, March 27 - Mrs. Wilson G. SAMPLE, of this place died last night of pneumonia after a short illness.    She was near seventy years of age and had always lived in this county, most of her life in the town of Varick. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John KARR, and a woman much respected and loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Frank LANE, of New York city; also a brother, James KARR, of Dey's Landing.
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FAREWELL SERVICES

Rev. J. B. Ferguson Will Leave Pittsford To-Day
   Pittsford, March 27 - A large union congregation of the churches of this village assembled Sunday evening at the First presbyterian Church in honor of the retiring pastor, Rev. Joseph B. FERGUSON, who led this farewell service at the time. The Baptist and Methodist churches were represented by Rev. O. S. CHAMBERLAYNE and Rev. Frank J. PALMER, who followed Mr. FERGUSON's sermon with brief remarks showing the high esteem in which Mr. FERGUSON was held by those denominations.
   The members of the Twentieth Century Class of the Sunday school of which Mr. FERGUSON has been the teacher for several years, presented him with an elegantly bound Bible on Sunday at the close of the lesson. This evening Mr. and Mrs. FERGUSON were tendered a farewell reception by the members of the Presbyterian Church and congregation at the residence of Mrs. James M. WILTSIE.
   Mr. FERGUSON will leave with his family to-morrow and on April 1st assume his duties (unreadable) Presbyterian Church at Elizabeth, N. J.
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MANY MUSKRATS SHOT
   Churchville, March 27 - The high water has proven a source of sport and revenue to local trappers and hunters. Black creek pond is a body of still water three miles long, and the natural home of mink and muskrat. The high water has forced them to take leave of their winter homes and the pond literally swarms with them. Saturday and Sunday the continuous report of guns indicated that game bags were being rapidly filled. August MAYER, a signal repair man, found two large muskrats upon the tracks of the New York Central, where they had been killed by trains.
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SENECA

Short Term of Court Held Waterloo Yesterday
   Waterloo, March 27 - The Equity term of the Supreme Court reconvened this morning, with Justice James W. DUNWELL, of Lyons, presiding. Court was only in session for the forenoon, all five of the cases being quickly disposed of as follows:
   Libbie BAKER and Jennie KIFF against Augustus SCHULTZ, et al. Settled out of court.

   William L. YOUNGS against P. SPENTON, et al. Justice DUNWELL took the briefs and reserved decision. It was an action in foreclosure.

   George L. TETER, as trustee in bankruptcy of Charles J. EASLICK against Smith, Perkins & Co. Over the term.

   The First National Bank of Waterloo against Edson F. SLACK, et al. Settled and complaint dismissed without costs to either party. This was the Academy of Music block suit.

   The First National Bank of Waterloo against Leonard STORY. Justice DUNWELL consented to hear the arguments on a demurrer to the complaint at his chambers in Lyons.
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DEATH OF JAMES H. GOULD
   Seneca Falls, March 27 - Intelligence was received here last evening of the death at his home at Flushing, L. I., the same evening, of James H. GOULD. He had for some time been suffering from disease of the kidneys. Mr. GOULD was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Seabury S. GOULD, of this village, was born November 3, 1878, and had before him a promising future. In 1900 he graduated from Cornell University and in 1902 from Columbia Law School. In 190_ he was married to Miss May FREDERICK, of Syracuse. Mr. GOULD was connected with the law firm of Butler, Not_man & Mynderse, of New York. Besides his wife he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seabury S. GOULD, and one sister, (didn't get the rest)
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SCHOOL FACULTY AT INTERLAKEN
   Interlaken, March 27 - The Board of Education of the High School has re-engaged the present faculty for another year, as follows: Principal, Professor R. A. SPENCER; preceptress, Miss Georgiana M. WHEELER; assistant preceptress, Mrs. R. A. SPENCER; intermediate department, Miss Elizabeth JEFFORDS; primary department, Miss Jennie E. BODINE.
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DEATH OF MRS. GAY
   Seneca Falls, March 27 - Mrs. Grace May GAY, aged 40 years, died this morning at her home on Washington street, of peritonitis. She leaves her husband and four children. She was the wife of Milton GAY, and also leaves several brothers and sisters, all living here.
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MRS. MARY BOGAN
   Seneca Falls, March 27 - Mrs. Mary BOGAN, aged 62 years, mother of Mrs. George RICE, of this village, died Saturday in Auburn of cerebral hemorrhage. She also leaves a son, Charles BOGAN, of Denver, Col., and two daughters, Mrs. George RICE, of Seneca Falls, and Mrs. Henry WARD, of Auburn.
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SHOT THROUGH THE ARM

Fairport Man Wounded While Hunting Muskrats
   Fairport, March 27 - Will SHUTTS of East Church street went hunting muskrats on the flats east of the village Saturday afternoon. He took a double barreled shot gun and a dog and had fairly good success. But in attempting to shoot a rat the dog got in his way and he attempted to strike the dog with the butt end of the gun. The blow broke the stock from the gun and the firearm was discharged at the same time, the charge going through Mr. SHUTT'S thigh.
   Mr. FITZGERALD, who was with him, sent word to the village. Assistance soon came and the injured man was brought to his home on a plank. Dr. WHITE was summoned and dressed the wound. While it is very severe, it is the doctor's opinion that the man will recover unless some unforseen complications develop.
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REAL ESTATE NOTES

A Number of Changes Being Made at Honeoye Halls(should be Falls I think)
   Honeoye Falls, March 29 - The usual changing of homes will occupy many in this village this week. But few sales of real estate have taken place this spring.
G. D. McOMBER has sold his home to George A. CASE.
A. B. PECK has sold his residence and land adjoining on East street to William DOLBEER.
Miles WILKINSON has purchased the home in which he resides on Monroe street.
V. J. TOWNSEND, of Rochester Junction, has sold his farm and purchased a hotel at Livonia.
Fred RATH has purchased the Sheldon farm on the plains and built a new house, which he will occupy after April 1st.
   A. B. RICH has bought of Mr. MacCOMBAR his house and lot on Ontario street.
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DESERVE MENTION AMONG THE YOUNG GRANDPARENTS
   Pittsford, March 27 - Monroe county comes in for a place in the competition for exceptionally young grandparents, Thomas WALDEN and wife, of Bushnell's Basin, in the town of Perinton, three miles east of here, became grandparents September 29, 1904, when Mr. WALDEN was 35 years of age and Mrs. WALDEN 34. They came here several years ago from Le Roy. Theodore Charles Leonard BROWN is the name of the infant who gave them the distinction, his parents being Charles Leonard BROWN and Clara BROWN. The latter was 15 years of age when she was married.
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THREE MEN IN THE WATER
   Fairport, March 27 - Three young men, Gilbert FURMAN, Robert HARRIS and Guy LUITWEILER, thought that Thomas creek in its flooded condition would make a good place for a boat ride, yesterday afternoon. They tried the experiment and as a result, enjoyed a very cold bath. When near the railroad bridge, east of the village, the boat struck a snag and turned over, dumping the young men into the raging water. They managed to reach the shore without difficulty. FURMAN claims that the ducking cost him $35, which he lost from a pocket.
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MONEY IN OLD CANS

Further Search Made of the Premises of Robert Kidney
   Clyde, March 27 - Charles H. TUCK, of Clyde, administrator of the estate of the late Robert KIDNEY, of Conquest, accompanied by Charles WOOD and Alvin J. TUCKER, a few days ago visited the scene of the recent murder of the old miser, and by advise of the District-Attorney of Cayuga county made a thorough examination of the old cabin and outbuildings and their contents, to ascertain if any more money or valuables had been secreted by KIDNEY.
   Only a few pennies were found in the dwelling, but in searching one of the outbuildings two cans, such as are used in putting up canned meat, were found, one of which contained a bag, partly filled with silver dollars. The other can contained silver dollars and halves thrown loosely in the can. From leaks in the roofs the cans had gathered moisture (unreadable) with iron rust. The silver found in the cans amounted to about $35.
   Aside from this nothing of value was found but an old silver watch and a snuff box filled with old jewelry of little value. No further attempt will be made to secure any more hidden treasures. The appraisal will be made during the week and the property divided by Mr. TUCK, the administrator, among the heirs.
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MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED
   North Rose, March 27 - The marriage of Miss Pearl CURTIS, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi CURTIS, of this village, and Frank L. SHAPPEE, of Rochester, is announced, the ceremony having been performed in Rochester, Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. SHAPPEE will reside in Rochester.
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DEATH OF ERNEST COVELL
   Clyde, March 27 - Ernest COVELL, a former resident of Rose, died at Saranac lake this morning of consumption, aged 36 years. About four years ago Mr. COVELL was engaged in teaching mathematics in a military school in Fort Plain. He is survived by his mother, who resides at Saranac lake, and his father, A. D. COVELL of North Rose. The remains will be taken to Rose for interment.
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WAS UNABLE TO LEAVE HIS BED FOR FOUR YEARS
   Sodus, March 27 - The death of Floyd BIRD occurred Saturday at the Hopkins cottage on Sodus bay. He was well known in this section, and by hundreds of visitors at "Santiago de Cuba," as Mr. HOPKINS had named the resort where his cottages stand, on account of his great affliction. He had been a sufferer from rheumatism for the past eleven years, and for four years past had been unable to leave his bed. He was generally visited by callers at Santiago, his cheerfulness under the severe trial being remarkable. The young man was 28 years old, and leaves his mother, Mrs. Harriette BIRD.
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CAYUGA

Funeral of Hon. Theodore M. Pomeroy Held at Auburn Yesterday
   Auburn, March 27 - The obsequies of Hon. Theodore M. POMEROY were solemnized this afternoon at his home. President STYKER, of Hamilton College, of which Mr. POMEROY was trustee, officiated, assisted by Rev. Dr. PALMER, of this city. The bearers were two sons, two sons-in-law and two nephews.
   Among those attending from out of town were United States Commissioner of Patents ALLEN, Minister to Spain COLLIER, President FARGO, Second Vice-President FLAGG, Third Vice-President CLARK, of New York, and other representatives of the American Express Company, of which Mr. POMEROY was first vice-president. The local bar association, institution of learning, religion, charity and banking were allargely[sic] represented. Interment was in Fort Hill cemetery.
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UNKNOWN SUICIDE NOT YET IDENTIFIED

Body Viewed at Lockport by Medina Man - Not the Man He Was After
   Lockport, March 27 - A man named BENNETT came to Lockport from Medina this afternoon to view the body of William BARNES, the unknown who killed himself in the jail Saturday afternoon. BENNETT had wired the undertaker here to hold the body until he arrived.
   BENNETT explained that some time ago a man named BARNES passed a forged check on him and the district-attorney of Orleans county thought it best to ascertain the suicide was his man. BENNETT viewed the remains and said the dead man was somebody else.
   BARNES had an overcoat made by Young Brothers, Van Buren street, Chicago, and his partner, Charles MILLS, arrested with him in Buffalo, says he heard BARNES say he was from Chicago. The sheriff has not yet located his relatives.
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IMMIGRATION INSPECTOR

J. Franklin of Lockport Ordered to Report at Montreal
   Lockport, March 27 - J. Franklin GILL, of this city, was officially notified to-day of his appointment as inspector of immigration. He is ordered to report at Montreal and will there be in the working staff of Hon. John H. CLARK, of this city, chief inspector for the United States in the dominion of Canada.
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GENESEE

Death of Mrs. Hannah C. KENNEY, of West Bethany.
   Batavia, March 27 - Mrs. Hannah C. KENNEY, widow of John C. KENNEY, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hartson PUTNAM, of West Bethany. She was 80 years old. Mrs. KENNEY formerly resided in Albion, Mich., and had been here for the past three years.
   She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. PUTNAM and Mrs. Charles DAVIS, of Albion, Mich, a brother, Martin PULVER, of Jackson, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah HOPPAUGH, of Hemlock lake, and Mrs. Elizabeth COYKENDALL, of Rochester.
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SCHUYLER

Aged Farmer of Rock Stream Took His Own Life
   Watkins, March 27 - John M. OSMUN of Rock Stream, committed suicide last Saturday afternoon. He was about 70 years old and had just moved from Reading Center to Rock Stream. Mr. OSMUN left the house about 2 o'clock, saying he was going to the home of a neighbor, John CRANDALL. Instead he went to Mr. CRANDELL's barn and about three hours later was found by the latter's son.
   Mr. OSMUN is survived by his wife and a married daughter. No cause is assigned for the act.
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NO MORE SUNDAY FUNERALS

Resolution Forbidding Them Adopted by the Mount Hope Commission
   Sunday burials at Mount Hope cemetery will be forbidden after April 1st. This was decided at a meeting of the Mount Hope Commission yesterday at the Rochester Trust and Safe Deposit Company. The commission is composed of H. B. HATHAWAY, V. Moreau(?) SMITH and George H. ELLWANGER. Mr. HATHAWAY was elected president, to succeed the late President COOK. John W. KELLER was re-elected superintendent for the ensuing year and was also appointed secretary of the commission. The resolution with regard to Sunday funerals follows:
   Whereas, The public favor tends toward the abolition of Sunday burials, for the following reasons: That it now precludes the possibility of privacy in grief, and adds inconvenience to the mourners sorrow; that it now precludes the possibility of many from spending the Sunday with their families; that a very large number of cemeteries in this and other cities have taken this action with favorable results; and that God's acre may become a quiet and orderly place for those who visit their dead on Sunday.
   Resolved, That the commissioners of Mount Hope Cemetery hereby abolish Sunday funerals at Mount Hope Cemetery, except in case of contagious disease, when the health laws demand an immediate burial, or when bodies arrive from out of the city.
   This resolution to take effect on and after April 1, 1905.
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UNKNOWN'S DEATH DUE TO FRACTURE OF SKULL

Man Struck by Engine Near Clyde Died Without Recovering Consciousness.
May be John Powers

   The unidentified man who was struck by a locomotive near Clyde on Thursday afternoon last died in the Homeopathic Hospital yesterday morning. Coroner KLEINDIENST had the remains removed to Scheuerman's undertaking rooms, where Dr. Clifford V. C. COMFORT performed an autopsy yesterday afternoon. Dr. COMFORT found that the skull had been fractured on the right side near the base. The coroner will hold an inquest at Scheuerman's to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
   The man, supposed to be John POWERS, of Syracuse, was one of thirteen who were put off a New York Central freight train at tower 11, about two miles east of Clyde. Some time later an engine known as a "pusher" ran along the tracks near the tower. As it came to a pile of ties near the tracks a man leaped from behind them and started to cross the tracks in front of the engine as if making an effort to catch a westbound freight train that was passing. The man evidently did not see or hear the "pusher," and it struck him.
   When picked up the man was conscious, but practically helpless. Dr. ALLEN, of Clyde, was summoned, and he saw the necessity of sending him to Rochester. The man told Dr. ALLEN his name was Jack POWERS. Then he lapsed into unconsciousness. Dr. ALLEN telephoned that fact to Coroner KLEINDIENST yesterday afternoon. POWERS was placed aboard a West Shore train and brought to Rochester. He never regained consciousness.
   An envelope in one of the man's pockets was addressed to "John POWERS." There are eight persons named John POWERS in the Syracuse directory. Not one of these is missing. The envelope bore printing indicating that it was from the principal of Putnam School, Syracuse. On a small piece of paper was written the name "G. P. BEACH." POWERS also had a small leather purse, on which were the words, "Compliments of O'Brien Brothers, Syracuse." burned upon the back.
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TALKED TO THE BANK CLERKS

H. C. Brewster Before New Organization Committees Appointed
   The Rochester Chapter of the American Institute of Bank Clerks met last night for the first time since its organization, at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The meeting was well attended and the charter membership roll showed 130 names. Frank S. THOMAS, president of the chapter, was in the chair.
   The proposed constitution of the chapter was read and adopted unanimously, after which President THOMAS announced the following permanent committees: Educational, William G. WATSON of Flower City National Bank, William J. SIMPSON of Alliance Bank, Fred MUTCHLER of the Commercial Finance, E. D. CHAPIN of Traders National, R. C. WATSON of Rochester Trust and Safe Deposit Company, and A. T. SIMPSON of Traders; membership, George P. CULP of Security Trust Company, Louis F. STUPP of Central Bank, D. M. ROSE of Union Trust Company, James VICK, Jr., of Monroe County Savings Bank, and W. D. CLAPP of German-American Bank.
   It was expected that Joseph C. LINCOLN, of New York, editor of the Bulletin, official organ of the institute, would address the chapter, but Mr. LINCOLN telegraphed that he could not be present, owing to illness in the family. In his stead Henry C. BREWSTER, president of the Traders National Bank, spoke on banking in general and (unreadable) E. F. PILLOW, of the German-American Bank, followed with a brief and witty speech.
   The chapter decided to hold meetings on the third Thursday of every month.
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LARGE ESTATE GOES TO WIDOW

W. S. Hall Will Probated - Schutt Estate Settled-
Letters of Administration

   In Surrogate's Court yesterday morning the will of William S. HALL, who died March 8th, was offered for probate. By the terms of the will an estate of $22,700 goes to the widow, Hattie R. HALL, who is named executrix.

   The will of John F. SCHUTT, who died March 14th in Fairport, was admitted to probate. It disposes of an estate valued at $5,000 among nine children and the widow.

   Letters of administration were issued to Andrew WHITE, on the estate of Patrick A. WHITE, who died March 12th in Perinton. The estate is valued at $5,300 and is divided among eleven nephews and three nieces.

   Cora A. HERR, as administratrix of the estate of Clayton A. HERR, received a degree of judicial settlement. She credits herself with $158.89 and charges herself with $50, leaving a deficit of $108.89.

   The will of John SWEENEY, who died October 9, 1904, was admitted to probate. The document was dated November 21, 1902, and names a daughter, Ellen MORAN, as executrix and sole beneficiary.

   Letters of administration were issued to Rose HERBETSOMNER on the estate of Casper HERBETSOMNER, who died March 18th.
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RECORD OF DEATHS

Herbert H. GOODWIN died Saturday at his home, No. 23 Park avenue, aged 29 years. He was the son of Henry and Elizabeth GOODWIN and the grandson of Benjamin S. and Candis WHITEHEAD, of Webster. For many years his mother taught in the public schools of Rochester. Mr. GOODWIN was educated in the schools of this city and in Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, Lima, from which institution he was graduated in 1895. At the last commencement of the seminary he was elected president of the Alumni Association. He was one of the secretaries of the Sunday school of Asbury Church. He filled acceptably every place he held during his useful life. His devotion to his afflicted mother was such that their lives were as one, they literally living for each other. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. F. S. ROWLAND, pastor of Asbury Church, in the chapel of the church this morning at 11 o'clock. Burial will be at Penfield.

Joseph J. ASSMANN died Sunday evening at his home, No. 44 Scrantom street, aged 63 years. He leaves his wife, four sons, Joseph, of California, and Frank, William and George, of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. William MILLER, of Charlotte.

Mrs. Hannah Hatfield BODDY, wife of William BODDY, died Sunday, aged 68 years. She leaves her husband, one daughter, Mrs. John C. SCHRADER, and two sons, Arthur W. BODDY, of Clarksburg, W. Va., and John BODDY, of this city.

Frederick WAGNER died yesterday morning at the home of his brother, Adam WAGNER, No. 391 St. Paul street, aged 54 years. He leaves two sisters, Miss Anna WAGNER, and Mrs. E. LEMKE, and two brothers, John and Adam WAGNER.

Simon B. PUTNEY, one of the oldest residents of Monroe county, died Saturday night at his home on the Fields road in Greece. He was born in 1807 and had lived the greater part of his life in this neighborhood.

Fredericka Wilhelmina CARLSON, wife of Carl CARLSON, died yesterday at the City Hospital, aged 44 years and 6 months. She leaves her husband and one daughter.

Viola, daughter yesterday at the family residence, No. 390 Joseph avenue, aged 16 years and 7 months.
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DIED

GOODWIN - At his home, No. 23 Park avenue, Herbert H. GOODWIN, aged 29 years.
-Funeral Tuesday morning from Asbury Chapel at 11 o'clock. Burial at Penfield.

SHENGULETTE - At the family residence, No. 104 Hortense street, Sunday afternoon, March 26, 1905, Augustus SHENGULETTE. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, six sons and one granddaughter.
-Funeral to-day (Tuesday) at 2:30 o'clock from the house. Buffalo, Olean and Niagara Falls papers please copy.

WAGNER - In this city, Monday, March 27, 1905, Frederick, son of the late Adam and Elizabeth WAGNER, aged 54 years. He is survived by two sisters, Anna WAGNER and Mrs. E. LEMKE, and two brothers, John and Adam WAGNER.
-The funeral services will be held from the residence of his brother, Adam WAGNER, No. 391 St. Paul street, on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial at Mount Hope cemetery.

LOCKWOOD - At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. James R. WINGATE of Parma, N. Y., at 4 A. M., Monday, March 27, 1905, Mary V. LOCKWOOD, aged 84 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James R. WINGATE, of Parma, N. Y., and one son, James W. LOCKWOOD, of Rochester; one brother, William A. H. VINTON, of W. Webster, N. Y.
-Funeral at M. E. Church, W. Webster, on Wednesday at 2 P. M.

PUTNEY - Saturday, March 25, 1905, at his home on the Field's road in Greece, Simon B. PUTNEY, aged 98 years.
-Funeral Tuesday, March 28th, at 2 P. M. from the house. Burial at Mount Hope.

GRANGER - In Brooklyn, Sunday morning, March 26, 1905, of diphtheria, Constance, only daughter of Francis and Elizabeth BACKUS GRANGER, aged four years and five months.

CRIPPEN - Entered into rest, at her home, No. 143 Webster avenue, Monday, March 27, 1905, Amelia H. BRISTOL CRIPPEN, wife of David W. CRIPPEN. She leaves besides her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Etta P. GRAVES and Mrs. Harriet E. PORTER, of Rochester; Mrs. James L. MORTON, of Le Roy, N. Y., and Mrs. Charles H. CHASE, of Chicago, also one brother, J. C. BRISTOL, of Brighton, N. Y., and one sister, Mrs. Sarah BARBER, of West Webster, N. Y.
-Funeral from her late residence Wednesday, March 29th, at 2 P. M. Funeral and interment private.

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