Early News

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Fri Mar 3, 1905

TRAGEDY IN YATES COUNTY

Henry Hermans, An Octogenarian, Found With His Throat Cut
   Penn Yan, N. Y., March 3 - Henry HERMANS, about 80 years of age, is thought to have committed suicide by cutting his throat, at his home, three miles from Potter Center, yesterday. HERMANS, who resided with his son-in-law, Fred KOEHLER, had been peculiar for a number of years, and it is believed that the deed was done during an attack of insanity. KOEHLER and his family had left home early in the morning, leaving the old man alone and after a time neighbors near by saw the house in flames. They were unable to extinguish the blaze, and the building and the major part of the contents were destroyed. a search for HERMANS was made, and he was soon found in the barn, with his throat cut. It is supposed that he fired the house. The case will be investigated.
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TILLOTSON -- LEGG
   Pavilion, N. Y., March 3 - On Wednesday at 8 o'clock, at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. A. H. MASON united in marriage Miss Etta S. TILLOTSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George TILLOTSON, to Charles B. LEGG of the town of Pavilion. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Rowanda TILLOTSON. They will commence housekeeping on the HARMEN farm.
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MISS MAUD DAY
   Romulus, N. Y., March 3 - At 5 o'clock Wednesday evening occurred the death of Miss Maud DAY, who has been ill for some time, but was not considered dangerously so until about one week ago. Her death was caused by kidney disease. She was 17 years of age and highly respected. Besides her parents three sisters and three brothers mourn her loss.
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DIED

THOMPSON - At 10 Thayer street, March 1, 1905, Hiram William THOMPSON, son of William L. and Louise THOMPSON.

FOSTER - In this city, on March 2, 1905, at the family residence, 153 South Goodman street, Samuel H. FOSTER, aged 78 years. He is survived by three sons, William P., of Rochester, Edmond A., of North Rose, Frank B., of Elmira, and one daughter, Miss Sarah M. FOSTER of New Haven, Ct., also one sister, Miss Sarah A. FOSTER of this city, and two grandchildren, William R. and Eunice C. FOSTER.
-Funeral services on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial at Wolcott, N. Y., on Monday.
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WAYNE TRIAL JURORS
   Lyons, N. Y., March 3 - Justice DUNWELL, Sheriff YEOMANS and County Clerk CUYLER yesterday drew the following panel of trial jurors to serve at the March term of Wayne County Court, which will be convened here on the 20th, presided over by Judge SAWYER; Edwin LAMB, Lumisville; F. T. NEWMAN, Palmyra; John REHKUGLER, Rose; Peter KUSSIE, Sodus; William VAN HOLD, Marton; John PALMER, Wolcott; Harry METZINGER, Joy; Albert S. COLEMAN, Sodus Center; James VAN ALSTYNE, Clyde; F. R. WELCHER, Newark; William MAINE, Walworth; Albert H. FELLER, Palmyra; William PONGEY, Joy; Henry KILLICK, Lyons; Oscar Hall, Clyde; James D. BASHFORD, Lyons; Horatio N. CALHOUN, Lyons; William H. BALTZEL, Lyons; Frank TAGUE, Huron; Frank M. POUCHER, Sodus; Clarence BREWSTER, Wolcott; Rollo STEWART, Wolcott; Arthur STONE, Rose; Ezra HUMESTON, Newark; Fred HEMMINGS, Walworth; Andrus ECKERT, Huron; BURTON HAVILAND, Rose; Charles CLOUSE, Lock Berlin; Joseph WILKINSON, Macedon; Charles VEELEY, Huron; Charles H. SCHAUB, Lyons; Rollo B. CURTIS, Marion; William CULLEN, Rose; William CUNNINGHAM, Newark; Samuel De RIGHT, Sodus; Charles MARTIN, Rose.
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JOHN HURLBUT
   Hornellsville, N. Y., March 3 - John HURLBUT, one of the best-known residents of the city, died suddenly at her home in Arkport yesterday. He was born in Arkport October 1, 1821, and had lived there continuously during the eighty-four years of her life. In 1851 he married Miss Mary MAYER, daughter of Col. Thomas MAYER. They were the parents of three children, William M. HURLBUT, of Arkport; John E., who died in 1890, and Mary, wife of B. D. SNOW, of Rutland, Vt. Mr. HURLBUT had been ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church for fifty years, and superintendent of its Sunday school continuously for the same time. He was the organizer of the Hornellsville Farmers' Club and served as its president for three years.
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GEORGE WEIDMAN

Death in New York of Once Famous Baseball Player - Rived in Rochester
   Early this morning George WEIDMAN of this city died in the New York hospital where he had gone several days ago to undergo an operation for throat trouble, WEIDMAN did not rally after the operation and yesterday Andrew WEIDMAN, his brother, received a telegram saying that "Stump" would not live through the day. His wife and child immediately left for New York, accompanied by his mother and brother.
   Twenty years ago WEIDMAN was one of the most famous ball players in the country and was said to have been one of the first pitchers to throw a curved ball. As a pitcher of the famous Detroit baseball club he pitched several games which are even now the subject of fond reminiscences among the old time fans and accounts of which were for many years to be found in the official baseball guides. "Stump" never lost his fondness for the game and a season never passed that he did not take part in a few games, and while his pitching arm was a thing of the past he still retained much of his old time skill as a player.
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CHARLES S. ABBOTT

Death in North Carolina of Vice-President of Eastman Kodak Company-
Sketch of His Life
   As announced in yesterday's Union, Charles S. ABBOTT, second vice-president of the Eastman Kodak Company, died yesterday morning at Oak Lodge, near Enfield, North Carolina. Mr. ABBOTT suffered an attack of rheumatism a few weeks ago, and as soon as he was able started with his family and physician for Mr. EASTMAN'S hunting lodge, where he was apparently improving, but a second attack reached his heart and caused his death. Mr. ABBOTT was a resident of Jamestown, N. Y., but on account of his constantly growing business interests here he had intended moving to Rochester and was going to occupy the house that Mr. EASTMAN now lives in.
   Charles S. ABBOTT was born in the township of Panama, Chautauqua county, December 13, 1858. his early education was obtained in the public schools of New York and Flushing, Long Island and he was preparing to enter Columbia University when financial reverses of his father compelled him to abandon his plans.
   From New York Mr. ABBOTT went to Jamestown, where he studied law for a time. Subsequently he went to Warren, Pa., but before completing his law studies he became associated with Coleman E. (didn't get the rest)
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WAGONS BLOCK CARS

Much Trouble Caused for Railway Employees by Bad Condition of Streets.
   The bad condition of streets through which the street railway company runs cars was responsible for several blockades this morning. The coating of ice which covers the pavement, even where snow has been carted away, makes hard drawing for teamsters and in many instances cars have been held up by wagons on the track.
   On South avenue this morning a string of cars was held by a coal wagon, heavily loaded, which got stuck in the tracks and which the team attached to it was unable to move. When nearly a dozen cars of the Monroe, South and Clinton avenue south cars had been held for fifteen minutes truckmen succeeded in removing the wagon.
   Earlier in the morning an ice wagon blocked both lines on Monroe avenue for fifteen minutes, interrupting the service. These breaks in the service are annoying for both the public and the railway company. The tracks are so much lower than the rest of the street, where the ice and snow is piled up, that when heavily loaded wagons get in rails it is hard to get them out.
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GOULD -- GRANT
   Miss Amy B. GOULD and Edward C. GRANT, formerly of Rochester, were married at Chelsea, Mass., Wednesday night by Rev. S. M. CATHCART.
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RYAN -- CASS
   Miss Blanche L. RYAN, daughter of Police Capt. James E. RYAN, and Frank E. CASS were married at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Rev. D. W. KAVANAUGH of St. Bridget's Church. Mr. and Mrs. CASS have gone to Washington for a wedding trip. They will be at home after April 5th at 31 Conkey avenue.
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MUMFORD -- COLE
   Miss Edna MUMFORD of Newark and Cornelius COLE of Rochester were married at Newark Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. J. C. BALL of Keuka Park, at the home of the bride.
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FORMER RECRUITING OFFICER HERE
   William KLEIN, once connected with the local army recruiting office, but in charge of the station at Texarkana for the past two years, is back in Rochester. His term of enlistment expired about a month ago, and after a short vacation he will re-enlist at the local station.
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ELLEN WAS INDIGNANT

Said She Had a Home and That the Police Had No Right to Arrest Her As a Vagrant
   "Well, I'm not a vagrant, for I have a good home in Fitzhugh street," said Ellen TOOMEY in high tragedy tones, when arraigned in police court this morning on a charge of vagrancy. "I think it was a shame for the police to arrest me (unreadable) I want to be tried right __."
   Miss TOOMEY was arrested last night by Officer COPENHAGEN, who says that he picked her up on the street. Her ___ was set down for next Monday.
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CHURCH CLUB MEETING

Will be Held at Trinity Church Parish House - The Speakers
   A meeting of the Church Club of Rochester, representing the Episcopal churches of the city, will be held in the new parish house of Trinity Church, Jones avenue, corner Frank street, this evening at 8 o'clock.
   The general topic of "Church Work" will be treated in three addresses as follows: "Spiritual Work," Rev. Andrew J. GRAHAM, Christ Church; "Social Work," Rev. Murray BARTLETT, St. Paul's Church; "Institutional Work," Rev. Edward M. PARROTT, Trinity Church. The meeting will also afford an opportunity for men to inspect the new model building of Trinity parish with its gymnasium, etc.
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INVESTIGATING BOY'S DEATH

Coroner Kleindienst to Hold Inquest Monday in
Case of Frank Mura, Killed by Train on Jay Street
   Coroner KLEINDIEST is investigating the death of Frank MURA 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. MURA, 9 Hammill place, who was killed by a train on the Falls branch of the New York Central, near the Jay street crossing. An inquest will be held Monday.
   The boy with some companions was returning from school and was walking along the tracks. The boys were throwing stones when a freight train came along bound for the Falls. The MURA boy did not see the approaching train quickly enough to get off the track. He was struck and almost instantly killed. A St. Mary's Hospital ambulance was summoned, but the physicians could give the lad no medical aid. The body was removed to Scheuerman's undertaking rooms, 34 Allen street, and an examination showed that the skull was fractured and the right leg broken in two places.
   The boy's father is employed at the Cunningham factory in Canal street. The remains were removed to the family home this morning.
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HANDLING MUCH FREIGHT

Railroads Making Up for Lost Time, Every Available Engine Being in Use
   The railroads are making up for lost time in handling freight these days, and are catching up in their work. Every available engine and car is being pressed into service.
   During stormy weather it is hard to move much freight, the efforts of the railroad men being directed to keeping passenger trains on time and the lines open. With present weather conditions the railroads can handle all the freight that comes their way.
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MRS. FRANK GAY
   Bath, N. Y., March 3 - Mrs. Frank GAY died yesterday at her home between this village and Hammondsport. She had been ill for several months and her death, although not unexpected, yet came suddenly, as for several days she had been considered better. She was born and had always resided in this town, a daughter of the late Richard DURNIAN, a pioneer of Bath. She was 44 years of age, and leaves besides her husband, to whom she was married twenty-five years ago, a son, Edwin, three daughters, Lillian, Edna and Maryette, with a brother, Donstant DURNIAN of Towlesville. Mrs. GAY was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the pastor of which, the Rev. H. D. WOODS, will conduct the funeral services Saturday afternoon.
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HEZEKIAH FARGO
   Warsaw, N. Y., March 3 - Hezekiah Scovel FARGO of this village died at his home on South Main street, Wednesday afternoon, aged 82 years, 5 months and 23 days. He was the son of Palmer and Caroline Scovel FARGO; was born in Warsaw, and with the exception of a few years after his marriage he had always resided in this town. His father, Palmer FARGO, came to the forest site of what is now the village of Warsaw, in 1804, where his father built the first log house large enough for the accommodation of strangers, opposite to the site of the Baptist Church. One brother and three sisters survive; Palmer C. FARGO and Mrs. Lovina SNOW of Warsaw, Mrs. Albert GREEN of Pinckney, Mich., and Mrs. W. P. PARSONS of St. Paul, Minn. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church this afternoon, Rev. Ellis GILBERT officiating, with burial in the Warsaw cemetery.
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MRS. HARRY DEANE
   Chapinsville, N. Y., March 3 - Mrs. Jennie DEANE died at her home in this place yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. Deceased was born near this village July 12, 1856. She had been suffering from an internal cancer for about two years. On the 25th of January, 1884, she was united in marriage to Spencer BENHAM, whose death occurred September 8, 1893. From this marriage one daughter, Mrs. Marion BONNELL, survives.   October 25, 1899, she was again married to Harry DEANE, who survives. Mrs. DEANE was an active member of the Methodist Church of this place and took a great interest in all the departments of church work, and she will be greatly missed, both in and out of the church. For many years she taught class No. 7 in the Sunday school. She is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Marion BONNELL, at home; by two brothers, William JOHNSON of New Jersey and Jesse JOHNSON of Canandaigua, and by one sister, Mrs. Clara GRAVILLER of this village. The funeral will be held to-morrow at 2:30 o'clock. The services will be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church here. Interment will be made in the Chapman cemetery.
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MRS. ELIZABETH MYER
   Newark, N. Y., March 2 - Mrs. Elizabeth MYER died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Spencer MALLORY, near East Palmyra, Wednesday afternoon, aged 78 years. She had been in good health until within a very few days before her death. The deceased came to this country from Switzerland, her birthplace, about eight years ago, and had since resided with the niece mentioned, who is the only survivor. The funeral was held this afternoon, with interment at East Palmyra.
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DAVID McNAIR
   Dansville, N. Y., March 3 - David McNAIR, one of the oldest, best known and most prosperous farmers of the Genesee valley, died very suddenly at his home, four miles north of this village, yesterday morning, of heart disease. While Mr. McNAIR had been failing some for a year past he went to bed Wednesday night feeling as well as usual. He complained during the night, and a doctor was sent for, but he died before medical aid reached him. Mr. McNAIR was born on a farm adjoining his own on November 13, 1818, being a son of the late Samuel McNAIR, who came to Livingston county in 1804. Mr. McNAIR'S grandfather was one of the first settlers of this end of the valley, and he took up large holdings here and the fine 300 acre farm where Mr. McNAIR died was a portion of the original tract, it having been in the family ever since. In 1855 David McNAIR married Miss Alice McNAIR, of the same name, but of a different family, and they began living on the farm where he died.
   Mr. McNAIR was well read and kept himself well informed on everything agricultural, and his farm was one of the best in the valley. In politics he has always been a Republican, early being associated with the Whig party. He cast his first vote for William Henry HARRISON, and has not missed voting for President since. Mr. McNAIR was a Presbyterian, for many years being an elder in the South Sparta Presbyterian Church, and the funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from that church.
   Besides a widow, he is survived by six children, Miss Martha McNAIR and S. E. McNAIR, who resided on the home farm; ex-School Commissioner C. F. McNAIR, of this village; E. L. McNAIR, in the government employ at Washington, and A. D. McNAIR, who resides in Texas.
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STEUBEN WILLS

   Bath, N. Y., March 3 - Hon. Monroe WHEELER, surrogate of Steuben county, has issued letters of administration to William HENDRYX in the $1,200 estate of Dwight HENDRYX of Cohocton; letters of administration to Isaac BAKER in the $25 estate of Wellington BAKER of Cohocton; letters of administration to Edward C. GILLETT in the estate of $17,000 of S. Amelia B. TURNER of Prattsburg letters of administration to Hiram PETTYS in the $470 estate of Mary Ann PETTYS of Fremont; letters of administration to Eldora LOCKWOOD in the $3,200 estate of Hiram LOCKWOOD of Corning; letters testamentary to Susan C. ALLEN in the $1,000 estate of George H. ALLEN of Avoca; letters of administration to Oswald D. FRANCE in the $200 estate of Urania FRANCE of Hornellsville.
   Theodore W. CHASE has been selected as manager of the Century Telephone Company which will soon extend and improve its local system.
   Samuel B. FRENCH is a newly appointed notary public. Mr. FRENCH is now acting as stenographer of the Surrogate's Court.
   The case instituted by Margaret RHINEHART of Bradford against Frank MORSE, also of that place, for slander, has been settled out of court. By the settlement MORSE paid the plaintiff $200 and the costs of the case amounting in all to about $400.
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