Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs
Mar 2, 1905
MEHL WILL CONTEST TO CLOSE SOON
Adopted Daughter's Objections Were Withdrawn at Hearing To-Day
Adjournment Taken Until Tuesday to Permit
Other Contestants to Further Examine
Instrument Likely to be Admitted to Probate at the Next Hearing in Case
The contest over the will of Margaret C. MEHLE has practically collapsed. At a brief hearing had this morning
Attorney Clarence McKAY, representing the original contestant, Blanche LIDSTER, the adopted daughter of the testatrix, announced that his client would withdraw her answer to the petition, and similar action is likely by the other two contestants, Nellie Agnes and Thomas McMAHON, sister and brother of the testatrix.
One witness was sworn this morning, and his testimony was to the effect that Dr. BURGER had made a slight mistake in his testimony as to the signing of the will. The testimony of Attorney John B. KILEY at the last hearing had also tended to straighten out the tangle, and Mr. McKAY this morning promptly announced the withdrawal of his client's objections.
Attorney James M. E. O'GRADY also announced that it was probable that the other contestants would withdraw their objections, but said he would like an opportunity to ask a few questions. Adjournment was then taken until Tuesday.
The testatrix left an estate valued at about $3,500, and Walter L. MILLER was named executor and his wife was made a beneficiary. Owing to an error in dating the instrument contest was instituted by Blanche LIDSTER on the grounds of alleged under influence and improper execution of the will. Later objections were filed in behalf of Nellie Agnes and Thomas McMAHON.
Hearings had made it evident that there had been a mistake made, and the testimony of Attorney KILEY apparently disposed of all the objections.
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MRS. SCHOFF ARRAIGNED SECOND TIME
Accused of Assault in First Degree by Shooting Husband
He is So Far Recovered That He Will Soon be Able to Leave the Hospital
On Application of Attorney McINERNEY the Wife Was To-Day Admitted to Bail
Mrs. Bessie LITTLE-SCHOFF, 25 years old, was arraigned in Police Court to-day on a charge of assault in the first degree in shooting her husband, Garry SCHOFF, but the case could not be tried to-day, as, although the shooting took place three weeks ago, SCHOFF is still in St. Mary's Hospital. The case was accordingly adjourned until March 16th and it is thought that by that time SCHOFF will be sufficiently recovered to allow of the examination of the defendant in Police Court. After the date for the adjournment had been fixed Judge CHADSEY said:
"I understand that the man who was shot is much better and that he is practically certain to soon recover."
The defendant, who up to-day had been confined in jail, looked greatly relieved at this information. When SCHOFF was shot the bullet entered his skull, narrowly missing a vital spot and for a considerable time after he had been taken to the hospital it was doubtful whether he would recover, in which case the charge against Mrs. LITTLE-SCHOFF would have been changed to something more serious than assault in the first degree.
The shooting of SCHOFF took place about 6 o'clock of the evening of February 11th in the St. Catherine flats on Frank street, where he and his wife had lived. The couple had had many bitter quarrels in the past and on the afternoon of the day in question a more than usually violent dispute had occurred. Suddenly the occupants of the flat, were startled by the report of a revolver and rushing to the SCHOFF apartments found him lying on the floor in a back room, the blood streaming from a bullet wound in the skull. The revolver with which the shooting was done was not in sight, but was found later in a bureau drawer.
The exact cause of the shooting is not known, as Mrs. SCHOFF refused to talk on the subject. It is said that SCHOFF had struck her and it was also alleged that jealousy had something to do with the affair. SCHOFF was not taken to the hospital until nearly an hour after the shooting and Mrs. SCHOFF was not arrested until almost an hour after that. She had left the apartment house after the shooting and was found in a saloon on Commercial street by Detective MAGUIRE.
The SCHOFFS had lived in Rochester for only a few months previous to the shooting, having come to this city from Buffalo. Mrs. SCHOFF was formerly the wife of a man named LITTLE, said to have been a prominent resident of Lockport.
At the time of Mrs. SCHOFF's first arraignment in police court, two days after the shooting, her counsel, John J. McINERNEY, asked Judge CHADSEY to set bail. The judge, however, refused to name the bail at that time on account of SCHOFF's doubtful condition. To-day, as SCHOFF had recovered so far that there is little doubt of his recovery, bail was fixed at $500 and furnished.
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FAIR WEATHER TO CONTINUE
Local Bureau Sees No Change Ahead Except Slowly Rising Temperature
Prevailing fair weather in Rochester and vicinity is to continue, according to predictions made this morning by Official Forecaster DEY. Mr. DEY could see no change ahead except slowly rising temperature.
In Rochester this morning the mercury registered 10 degrees above zero and it was about as cold in the lower lake regions. In the north and northwest, it was generally warmer and there was not a storm anywhere on the map. "Fair to-night and Friday with slowly rising temperature," is the forecast for the next twenty-four hours.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF GIRL
Coroner KILLIP is investigating the sudden death of Miss Ida JACOBS, 21 years old, who lived at 35 Caledonia avenue. Miss JACOBS had been employed in making button holes in garments. She complained of illness about a week ago, but late yesterday afternoon left the house with a bundle of completed work. She had not proceeded far before she was taken ill and returned home. Dr. Frank J. BASCOM was summoned, but the young woman died in about three-quarters of an hour after her seizure. Coroner's Physician MOONEY performed an autopsy this afternoon and it was determined death was caused by pneumonia.
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WIFE TO GET WAGES
On This Condition Judge Chadsey Suspended Sentence on August Myers
When August MYERS was arraigned in police court to-day on a charge of non-support he was very penitent and willing to make any and all promise. His wife was at first inclined to be skeptical as to his keeping promises.
"I have five children," she said, "and he does nothing to support any of us. He spends all his money in getting drunk and swears all the time he is in the house."
MYERS promised to take the pledge for a year and to turn all his wages over to his wife. On this condition Judge CHADSEY suspended sentence.
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GRAFFLI RECOVERS DAMAGES
A verdict of $125 and costs in favor of the plaintiff was handed down yesterday by the Municipal Court jury in the case of Nicholas GRAFFLI against Our Own Delivery and Storage Company. The action was tried before Judge HEBBARD and was to recover $1,000 damage for personal injuries received by GRAFFLI by being run down by a run-away horse belonging to the company. T. P. McCARRICK appeared for the plaintiff and R. M. McCORMICK for the defendant. The runaway was on Clinton avenue north. The jury was out two hours.
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PETER MARION
Peter MARION, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Greece, died yesterday at the home of his son. Mr. George A. MARION 515 North Goodman street, aged 82 years. Mr. MARION was born in County Louth, Ireland, and in early boyhood came to this country. Fifty-seven years ago he went into the wagon making business on the Ridge road, where he had since lived. On a genial, kindly nature, he made and kept friends who revered him for his integrity and fidelity to every trust. Besides his wife, Mr. MARION leaves one son by adoption, Dr. George A. MARION of Rochester, and one brother, Matthew of Hubbardstown, Mich. Ten brothers and one sister have preceded him while numerous nephews and nieces are in many states. The funeral will be held at the old homestead. Saturday morning and from St. John's Church, of which he was always a prominent member. Interment will be in Mount Read cemetery, Greece.
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FUNERAL OF MICHAEL P. GARVEY
The funeral of Michael P. GARVEY was held this morning from the residence of his sister, Mrs. H. C. HERMANCE, 23 Chestnut street, at 8:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church. There were large delegations from the Order of Foresters and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Solemn high requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. William GLEASON, rector of St. Mary's Church, assisted by Rev. John P. BROPHY of St. Monica's Church as deacon, and Rev. E. A. RAWLINSON of St. Mary's as sub-deacon. There were no active bearers. The honorary bearers were Bernard T. CONNILLY and Bartholomew GOMMENGINGER of Engine 1, H. C. RELYEN, G. W. HUBERLIE, E. W. JOHNSON and James J. BURKE.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. HESS
The funeral of Eva K., wife of Frederick HESS, took place from her late residence, 126 Portland avenue, this morning at 8:30 o'clock and from the Holy Redeemer Church at 9 o'clock. The following friends of the family acted as bearers. August BOTT, Joseph HOFF, Jacob MATHIES, John SCHMITT, Leo BACHMAN and Peter FISHER. Rev. Frederick ZWERLEIN officiated at the church. The members of the Sodality of the Sacred Heart, of which she was a member, attended in a body.
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FREDERICK C. SCHMIDT
Frederick C. SCHMIDT died this morning at his home, 219 Pennsylvania avenue aged 61 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Paul of this city, and Albert of Pittsburg, and three daughters, Mrs. Edward VAN RYNE, Mrs. George ZAHN and Miss Anna SCHMIDT. He was a member of the Liberal Knights and the Aid Society of Zion's Lutheran Church. Mr. SCHMIDT was born in Brandenburg, Germany, and came to this country forty years ago. He was for some time a building contractor but of late years had been in the restaurant business.
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-Viola E., daughter of Wellington and Orilla(?) KENNELL, died Tuesday at the family home in Chili, aged 10 years.
-The funeral of George REICHERT will take place Saturday morning at 7:15 o'clock from the house, 2 Zeller place, and at 8 o'clock from Holy Family Church.
-Mary SIDORE died yesterday at the Homeopathic Hospital, aged 38 years. She is survived by her husband, father, Robert AMESBURY, and two brothers, George and James.
-George T. SMITH died Tuesday at his home, 321 Exchange street, aged 73 years. He leaves his wife and one daughter, Lucretia SMITH; two brothers and a sister, Aaron and Mary SMITH of Rochester, and Vanemark SMITH of Topeka, Kan.
-Catherine, wife of Moritz WEBER, died this morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob MAGIN, 23 Carl street, aged 61 years. She is survived by her husband and three daughters, Mrs. Jacob MAGIN, Mrs. F. A. SCHECK and Mrs. Henry HIGGINS.
-F. C. SCHMIDT died at the family residence, 219 Pennsylvania avenue, this morning, aged 61 years. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Paul of this city, and Albert of Pittsburg and three daughters, Mrs. Edward VAN RYNE, Mrs. George VAHN and Miss Anna SCHMIDT, all of this city.
-Ida J. JACOB died yesterday at the home of her uncle, W. A. HAFFNER, 35 Caledonia avenue, aged 21 years. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George HOFFNER, and four sisters. She was a member of New Empire Hive, No. 100, L. O. T. M.
-Anna, daughter of Lawrence and Catherine DEUBERT, died last evening at the family residence, 57 Benton street, aged 23 years. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Mrs. William PALMATEER, and one brother, George DEUBERT. She was a member of Pinnacle R---ng, No. 872 Fra-ertial Mystic Circle. The funeral will be held from the house Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface's Church.
-Louis W. MARSCHKE, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence 10 B---- street, aged 19 years. Besides his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank MARSCHKE ------
dren leaves six brothers, Rudolph and Otto MARSCHKE and Frank and Herman Wese of this city, and Albert MARSCHKE of San Francisco, and four sisters, Lizzie MARSCHKE, Hulda WESE, Mrs. Charles FRANK of Rochester and Mrs. Albert D-SENS of L-----. He was a member of Concordia Young Men's Society.
-Horton E. McLEAN died yesterday at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Anna TOHAL, 52 Walnut street, aged 82 years. He leaves three sons, George, Albert and Joseph McLEAN and seven daughters, Mrs. John McGREGOR, Mrs. Thomas ROACH, Mrs. Matthew RICHTER, Mrs. Clara BISHOP, Mrs. Anna TOHAL, Mrs. George YAU--XL and Mrs. Thomas ROGERS. He also leaves twenty-four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from Lady Chapel of the Cathedral.
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FUNERAL TRAIN OF HARRY MORRIS
The remains of Harry MORRIS the well-known German comedian, whose death occurred last Saturday in New York, passed through Rochester at 10:30 o'clock last night on their way to Chicago, where the funeral will be held. The train, which was a private one, was made up of a Pullman day coach, a baggage car and a sleeper. The casket rested in the Pullman while the baggage coach was piled high with floral tributes. The train stopped here for twenty minutes during which time it was visited by many of the theatrical profession now playing in the city.
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VIOLENT FALL RESULTS IN DEATH
Walter Ness Expires in Homeopathic Hospital To-Day From Injuries
Walter L. NESS, manager of the Lewis NESS Carting Company, 117 Mill street, died at the Homeopathic Hospital shortly after 2 o'clock this morning, as the result of a fracture of the skull which he sustained late yesterday afternoon by falling on the stone walk in front of the company's offices. He slipped on the icy walk and fell with violent force. He was removed to the Homeopathic Hospital in an unconscious condition and did not rally. Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified and will hold an inquest in the case to-morrow.
Mr. NESS was 27 years old and lived at 22 Arlington street. While at the carting company's office yesterday afternoon he rushed out of the door of the office to hail a driver for whom he had some orders. The driver was some distance away, and in order to attract his attention Mr. NESS threw up his hands. As he did so he slipped, and losing his balance, fell heavily to the pavement. He struck on the back of his head and was unable to regain his feet.
Persons about the office discovered that he was seriously injured and quickly went to his aid. A City Hospital ambulance was sent for, and in it Mr. NESS was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital on the advise of Dr. A. W. HENCKELL, the family physician, who was called to attend him.
At the hospital, Mr. NESS' condition was found to be critical. He suffered great pain and at times went into convulsions. Early in the evening Dr. HENCKELL decided that an operation was necessary, and a bony substance about three-fourths of an inch square was removed from the base of the skull, where a blood clot had formed. Hope for his recovery was slight at best, and the injured man died without regaining consciousness.
Mr. NESS was associated with his father in business, and was married. He leaves, besides his wife, Mrs
Minnie NESS, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis NESS, and one sister, Mrs. Frederick T. KIMBALL. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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REINECK -- CLAUSEN
Two Clergymen Officiated at Pretty Home Wedding at Residence of Bride's Mother
A pretty home wedding took place last evening at the residence of the bride's mother, when Miss Freda REINECK, youngest daughter of Mrs. John REINECK, 10 Princeton street, and Rev. Frederick B. CLAUSEN of New York were married, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. John NICUM, D. D., of this city and Rev. G. C. BERKEMEIER of Mt. Vernon, Miss Elizabeth REINECK, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Rev. Edwin BOETTGER of Buffalo was best man.
Many guests were present, among whom were Rev. and Mrs. KRAELING of this city, Rev. and Mrs. BERKEMEIER of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. John NUHN and son, Edward NUHN, and Mrs. A. BOETTGER of Buffalo. After a trip to Philadelphia and Washington, Rev. and Mrs. CLAUSEN will be at home at 70 East 128th street, New York.
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GENERAUX -- GERSTNER
Miss Lillian GENERAUX and Frank GERSTNER were married yesterday morning at SS. Peter and Paul's Church by Rev. Father SCHEID, Emanuel GERSTNER was best man and Miss Minnie WEBBER was maid of honor. Miss GENERAUX and Miss WEBBER wore traveling costumes and white picture hats. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's mother, 236 Caledonia avenue.
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HAVIL -- ARNOLD
Miss Isabella HAVIL and Herman ARNOLD were married Tuesday evening by Rev. E. P. HART of St. Mark's Church, at the home of the bride's parents, 18 Gilmore street. Miss Regina ARNOLD was bridesmaid and Thomas HAVIL groomsman. About fifty guests were present. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. ARNOLD will be at home at 25 Merrimac street.
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GOODMAN -- LANDAUER
Miss Eva GOODMAN and Jacob LANDAUER of Albion were married yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas GOODMAN, 84 Hickory street, by the Rev. Max LANDSBERG, D. D., of Berith Kodesh Temple. After an eastern trip Mr. and Mrs. LANDAUER will be at home (didn't get the rest)
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ADMITTED HIS THEFT
Joseph Arensmyer Allowed to Plead Guilty to Petit Larceny in Taking a Watch
Joseph ARENSMYER, 23 years, was arrested a few days ago by Detective SHAYNE on a charge of grand larceny in the second degree in stealing a gold watch from a Mrs. R. CLARK on Scio street. There was some question, however, as to the value of the watch and it was decided to permit him to plead guilty to petit larceny. After making his plea to-day ARENSMYER asked Judge CHADSEY to extend leniency in the case.
"You have been convicted of this same offense once before," said Judge CHADSEY. "You have only yourself to blame. Your former experience should have taught you better. You may pay a fine of $50 or spend fifty days in the penitentiary. ARENSMYER could not pay the fine.
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IN FAVOR OF PASSENGER
Judge Murphy Hands Down Decision Against Rochester & Eastern Rapid Railway
Judge MURPHY of Municipal Court yesterday handed down a decision in the case of Henry A. RICHMOND against the Rochester & Eastern Rapid Railway Company, finding in favor of the plaintiff. Judgment was given for $25 and $9.80 costs.
Though the damages recovered are small the principle involved is important. RICHMOND bought a round trip ticket from Seneca Castle to Rochester September 16, 1904. On the return journey he found it necessary to leave the car at Canandaigua. He boarded the next car, but as his ticket had been punched the conductor refused to accept it and ejected him from the car. RICHMOND brought suit through FORSYTH Brothers for $500.
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DIED
WHITE - In this city, Wednesday March 1, 1905, at her home, ?? Augusta street, Ella(?) wife of Albert WHITE, aged 53 years.
-Funeral from the parlors of Ingmire & Thompson, ?? Clinton avenue south, on Friday at 4 p.m.
CARLE - On March 2, 1905, at the Homeopathic Hospital, Christianna CARLE. She is survived by her brother, Andrew, and sister, Antionetta CARLE.
-The funeral will take place from her late residence, 27(?) Comfort street, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
MARION - In this city, Wednesday, March 1, 1905, Peter MARION, of Greece, N. Y., aged 82 years.
-Funeral from his late home and St. John's Church on Saturday at 10 a.m.
DEUBERT - In this city, at the family residence, 57 Benton street, Anna DEUBERT daughter of Lawrence and Catherine DEUBERT, aged 23 years.
-Funeral from the family residence Saturday, March 4, 1905, at 8:30 and at 9:00 a.m. from St. Boniface's Church.
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SPENCERPORT INCIDENT
Spencerport, N. Y., March 2 - Last evening the last entertainment of the course given this winter under the auspices of the Y. P. S. C. E. was given in the Congregational Church to a crowded house being a concert by the Wesleyan male quartette, assisted by Miss JACKSON, reader.
Rev. J. J. JOHNSON of Lockport, an evangelist and his brother, a singing evangelist, will begin a series of meeting at the Methodist Church in this village next Tuesday evening.
William MORRIS of Hunt's Corners has had his pension increased from $8 to $30 per month.
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MRS. BRIDGET BAILEY
Batavia, N. Y., March 2 - Mrs. Bridget BAILEY, widow of John BAILEY, died yesterday morning at her home, 43 Tracy avenue, after a short illness. She was 80 years old. Mrs. BAILEY was born in Ireland and came to America when a young girl. She resided for a time in Rochester and for fifty years has resided in this county. For the last sixteen years her home has been in Batavia. She is survived by three sons Frank W. BAILEY of Batavia, John J. BAILEY of Newark and Thomas M. BAILEY of Pittsburg, and three daughters, Misses Mary A. and Elizabeth R. BAILEY, and Mrs. M. J. GREELEY of Baltimore, Md.
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MRS. WILLIAM WESCOTT
Batavia, N. Y., March 2 - Mrs. May WESTCOTT, wife of William WESTCOTT, died at her home, 10 East avenue, Tuesday evening after a long illness. She was 32 years of age. Mrs. WESTCOTT was born in Parkersburg, W. Va., and resided for a time in Ithaca. She removed with her family to Batavia eighteen months ago. She is survived by her husband, one son, Sherman WESCOTT, and one daughter, Beatrice WESTCOTT, her father, Richard WELCH of Parkersburg, W. Va., three brothers, Leonard B. of Parkersburg, D. H. of Palmetto, Fla. and Boyd WELCH of Salem, W. Va., and two sisters, Misses Lida and Lelia WELCH of Parkersburg, W. Va.
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MRS. ELIZABETH RICHARD
Fairport, N. Y., March 2 - The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth RICHARD, who died Tuesday at her home on Pai?e avenue, will take place this afternoon from the family residence. Mrs. RICHARD was born in Switzerland eighty-five years ago, and came to this country in 1857. All her life was passed in Rochester and vicinity. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Robert BIRCH of Plymouth, Mich. Mrs. John FISHBECK of Penfield, N. Y., Mrs. Henry KNOBLE of Rochester, Rosa RICHARDS of Fairport, and three sons, Jacob J., and Arnold J., of Fairport and William F. RICHARD of Washington, D. C.
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FISHER -- DE NEYES
Fairport, N. Y., March 2 - The marriage of Miss Daisy FISHER, who resides north of the village, to Mortimer DE NEYES of this village, occurred last evening at the residence of the bride. Rev. E. E. KNAPP performing the ceremony. After the wedding dinner was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. DE NEYES departed on a short wedding trip.
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VALENTINE -- FORBES
Le Roy, N. Y., March 2 - O. C. FORBES and Mrs. Katherine VALENTINE, both of Le Roy, were married Tuesday by Rev. H. R. FANCER of Batavia. Mr. and Mrs. FORBES will reside in Le Roy, where they have lived for a number of years.
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LIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
Lima, N.Y., March 2 - Wednesday evening at the annual meeting of Centennial fire department the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Fred BULLOCK; vice-president, Joseph McSWEENEY; secretary, Louis E. BOEHME; treasurer, Roscoe FORD; chief engineer, H. A. SYLVESTER; assistant engineer, Sheldon CHAPPELL; chaplain, Rev. H. M. TILROE; steward, Philip OLLERENSHAW.
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WOMAN SEVERELY BURNED
Hornellsville, N. Y., March 2 - The home of Postal Clerk George W. HOLMES, on Russell street, Canisteo, was badly damaged by fire yesterday afternoon, and Mrs. HOLMES was severely burned while trying to extinguish the flames. Mrs. HOLMES had hung clothes over the stove, and during her absence some of them fell on the stove, and igniting, set fire to those hanging above. When she returned the interior of the kitchen was a mass of flames
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INVENTIVE YOUTH IN TROUBLE
Canandaigua, N. Y., March 2 - Ralph RANDALL, who was arrested on Tuesday evening at Rochester by Sheriff FLYNN on the charge of stealing a gas engine and other parts of a gasoline launch from the boathouse of George T. THOMPSON at Walterita, on the west shore of Canandaigua lake, about two weeks ago, was arraigned before Justice Sibley D. NOTT yesterday afternoon, and the hearing was adjourned till Friday.
RANDALL, a youth of 16 years, is an inventor and a superior mechanic. His inventive ideas, his mechanical ability and his evil genius got him into temptation and subsequent trouble. Yesterday, after confessing that the charge against him was true, he told his mechanical struggles, his ambitions, and some of his inventions, which include a flying machine.
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STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS
Avon, N. Y., March 2 - George WINGATE, an old and highly respected resident of this place, received a shock of paralysis some time during Sunday night or Monday morning. Mr. WINGATE, since the death of his wife, had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Belle LEIGHTON, corner of Genesee and Oak streets, and is over 82 years of age.
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LOST FINGERS BY FREEZING
Dundee, N. Y., March 2 - A. R. BRISBIN of this village will be compelled to have the ends of several of his fingers amputated as the result of freezing. About three weeks ago BRISBIN was found by the roadside just outside of the village limits nearly frozen to death.
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PROJECT ABANDONED
Rochester Carting Company Unable to Obtain Satisfactory
Terms for Property for Warehouse
The plans of the Rochester Carting Co. for building a large warehouse on the property bounded by Oak, Brown, Kent and Jay streets, has been abandoned and nothing will be done at present. Mr. ROTH, president of the Carting Company, said this morning that it was simply a question of being unable to secure terms for the property that would permit his company to buy it. The price asked for the property said Mr. ROTH is so high that we could not use it to advantage.
The option on the property expired last evening and at present nothing further will be done towards securing another site.
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CHARGED WITH ANNOYANCE
Henry J. HUSTON pleaded not guilty in police court to-day when arraigned on a charge of annoying Frederick ELY by disorderly acts and language. The case was adjourned until March 6th. HUSTON was arrested by ELY and turned over to Officer McKENNA.
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VISIT OF SUPREME MARSHAL
Supreme Marshal Philip BOMMER, Grand Ruler F. C. HOTMAN of Geneva, Grand Recorder Julius A. GRASS of Buffalo, Representative Dr. Darwin E. CARY Supreme Special Deputy J. A. PERRY and Grand Treasurer Col. S. d. RICHARDSON paid an official visit to Flower City Ruling. Fraternal Mystic Circle, Tuesday night, Colonel RICHARDSON and Dr. S. HANDLER were the recipients of past rulers charms. Dr. Sigmund HANDLER, of the Jewish Orphan Asylum, entertained the supreme and grand officers in the afternoon.
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FINES FOR SOURS
Sixty-Six Complaints Made During February Found to be Valid
A fine of $66 was imposed on Garbage Collector William H. SOURS yesterday, at the conclusion of the second garbage court of the year, when the complaints which were made during the month of February were investigated. Of the 118 complaints registered, sixty-six were found to be valid, and SOURS was fined $1 for each. Court was conducted by Deputy Commissioner William H. SCHLENKER.
The number of complaints received was the same as in the same month last year. The complaints and excuses were the same as usual. Mr. SOURS was on hand with his foreman to explain away the complaints. In some cases it was stated that the garbage was locked up, or it was frozen so that it could not be removed, or streets were torn up so that the men could not reach the houses. Mr. SOURS stated that he would endeavor to remove all cause for complaint in future. His bid for the garbage contract was $6,000 less than that of last year, and the territory he is compelled to cover is larger.
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MRS. EZRA A. SEAMANS
Batavia, N. Y., March 2 - Mrs. Esther A. SEAMANS, wife of Ezra A. SEAMANS, died at her home in East Pembroke yesterday morning at 11 o'clock after a long illness. She was 58 years old. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin SMITH and the greater portion of her life was spent in Pembroke. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, H. W. SEAMANS, and one daughter, Mrs. Leone DONNEY of Pembroke; one brother, Reid SMITH, and one sister, Miss Jennie SMITH.
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WAGNER -- MAURIER
Batavia, N. Y., March 2 - Miss Carrie WAGNER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William WAGNER, was carried to Leverne MAURIER at the home of the bride's parents last night at 7:30 o'clock, Rev. Adolph MISCH officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. MAURIER will reside in Batavia.
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PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURS TO
California, Colorado, Utah, Organ, Washington, Arizona and Mexico via the Wabash system, will move in February and March. For full information write R. F. KELLEY, G. A. P. D., or James GASS N. Y. S. P. A., Buffalo, N. Y.
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