Rochester, Monroe, N. Y.
Democrat & Chronicle
Jan. 12, 1908
$600 STOLEN FROM HER BED
Merrimac Street Woman Complains to police and Arrest is Made.
Mrs. Henry TOKOZYNSKI, of No. 55 Merrimac street, reported yesterday afternoon to Lieutenant LUESCHER, of the Fourth
precinct station, that one of a number of men who boarded at her house had stolen $600 from under the mattress
on her bed. LUESCHER detailed Sergeant LONE and Patrolmen KAUFFMAN and SCHWAB to look up the missing pelf. And
at 11:45 last night they arrested Thomas ZENSE, at No. 7 Buchau park.
The officers found the equivalent of $40; on his person. The money consisted of stubs for $205 in international
money orders and about $190 in $5 and $10 notes, besides a little fractional currency. ZENSE is 29 years old and
had boarded at Mrs. TOKOZYNSKI's house for several months until yesterday morning.
The officers think they know where most of the rest of the money has gone and expect to make at least one more
arrest to-day.
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RECORD OF DEATHS
The funeral of Mrs. Mary HEINZLE was held yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs.
John DE ROLLER, No. 15 Rhine street, and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church. Rev. Leonard SCHWABEL officiated.
The bearers were Joseph DE ROLLER, M. DE ROLLER, Joseph HEINZLE; Vincent PETERS and Adam GRABB. Interment was at
Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Fannie M., wife of Peter J. FOX, died yesterday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip REINFELD,
No. 56 Plymouth avenue north, aged 24 years and 1 month, two sons, three sisters and one brother.
Frank DUNN died last night at the family home, No. 284 Oak street; aged 49 years. He leaves a wife, two sons, Frank,
Jr., and Walter DUNN, and four daughters, Minnie, Elizabeth, Carrie and Mabel DUNN.
Joseph NEIGY died last night at Hahnemann Hospital. The remains were removed to No. 196 Main street west.
Jan. 13, 1908
MURDER TRIAL IS ABOUT TO BE HELD IN BATAVIA
That of Francis Earl BENTLEY, Accused of Killing CONNIFF
Batavia, Jan. 12 — The January term of County Court will convene Monday morning at the Court House, Batavia, Judge
E. A. WASHBURN presiding. The present term of court will be notable from the fact that District Attorney William
H. COON will move the trial of Francis Earl BENTLEY, indicted for the murder of Edward J. CONNIFF, which occurred
at the Byron Road Hotel, on the evening of September 14, 1907. This will be the first official act of District
Attorney COON. BENTLEY will be defended by George RAINES, of Rochester, assisted by William C. and George W. WATSON,
as counsel. It is understood that the plea will be self defense.
Mrs. CONNIFF, wife of the murdered man, will have to answer at the same term of court to an indictment charging
her, with selling liquor in violation of the excise law. There are three civil cases on the calendar. Owing to
the fact that five of the jurors drawn have left the county it is thought that an extra panel will be required
before a jury can be obtained.
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SILVER WEDDING
Pavilion, Jan. 12 — At their pleasant farm house, two miles north of here, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. CHRISTMAN entertained
about one hundred guests last Friday night in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage. M. A. CHRISTMAN,
of Pavilion Center, and Miss Cora McDUFFICE, of Fayette, Seneca county, were united in marriage 25 years ago last
Friday at the bride's home by Rev. C. B. STULL, assisted by Rev. Henry HOFFMIRE. They came to Pavilion Center,
where they (unreadable) celebration was delightfully spent in social intercourse and with music. An elaborate repast
was served. Guests were present from New York, Syracuse, Rochester, Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Fayette, Ithaca, Le
Roy, Pavilion and Pavilion Center. The presents included a silver tea set from Mr. CHRISTMAN to his wife, (unreadable)
guests, silverware, cut glass, china, etc.
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MISS HARRIET BARROWS
Le Roy, Jan. 12 — This community was shocked yesterday afternoon to hear of the death of Miss Harriet BARROWS,
which occurred at the City Hospital in Rochester about 2 o'clock, following an operation. Word was received of
her recovery by her friends here. The operation was the second one to which she had submitted within two years.
She was a communicant of St. Marl's Church, a member of the Bible Class in the Sunday-school and interested in
different branches of church work. Miss BARROWS leaves three sisters, Miss Jennette L. BARROWS, Mrs. H. G. BALDING
and Miss Minnie BARROWS, of Le Roy, and five brothers, James H. BARROWS, of Le Roy; Fred BARROWS, of Rochester;
William H. BARROWS. Of Buffalo; J. Edward BARROWS, of Scottsville, and Irwin BARROWS, of Kansas City.
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MELANCHTHON TAYLOR
Batavia, Jan. 12 — Melanchthon TAYLOR died at his home, No. 157 Ross street, this morning at 2:20 o'clock. He was
76 years old. Mr. TAYLOR was born August 5, 1832, at La Grange, Wyoming county, and had resided in Batavia for
twenty-five years. He came here with the Johnston Harvester Company from Brockport. Of late he has been in the
employ of the Wiard Plow Company. He leaves his wife and one son, Frank H. TAYLOR, of Batavia. The body will be
taken to Perry for interment.
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PETERS - BARRELL
Albion, Jan. 12 — The marriage of Miss Kegiah E. BARRELL, daughter of Mrs. Minerva P. BARRELL and the late George
BARRELL, of Albion, and Joseph S. PETERS, of Saginaw, Mich., took place in Christ Episcopal Church yesterday at
noon. Rev. F. S. DUNHAM, rector of the church, performed the marriage rite. The auditorium was beautifully decorated
with Christmas greens. Mrs. Robert MONTAGUE, of Cairo, Ill., was the matron of honor, and Robert Montague best
man. Almon C. BARRELL, of New York city, gave his sister away. The bride wore a gown of fawn-colored cloth and
a beautiful hat to match, trimmed with fawn-colored feathers shading to light pink. The bride is a sister of Mr.
George B. BARRELL, of Buffalo, who, with his wife, were at the wedding as were Miss Alice BURROWS and her sister
from the same city. Mr. and Mrs. PETERS will live in New York city after a wedding trip.
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MRS. WILLIAM PARKER
Albion. Jan. 12 — Mrs. William PARKER, 76 years old, died yesterday after about a week's illness. She had a fall,
which seriously injured her side and hip, and she suffered greatly the few days she lived after. She leaves her
husband and four sons.
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MRS RACHEL PARRY
Pittsford, Jan. 12 — Mrs. Rachel PARRY, wife of the late Henry PARRY, passed away this morning after a brief illness
of grip. She was born at Monaghan, Ire., seventy years ago, but upwards of forty years of her life were spent here.
She leaves a son, Frank, and daughter, Edith, both of Pittsford.
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CALEDONIA COUPLE CELEBRATE
Caledonia, Jan. 12 — Last night Mr. and Mrs. William J. MAXWELL, who live four miles east of this village, celebrated
their twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage at their home. Over two hundred guests were invited. Mr. and Mrs.
MAXWELL were the recipients of substantial tokens of good wishes. Mr. MAXWELL is the only son of the (unreadable)
James MAXWELL and wife, who are the oldest couple in Caledonia, their ages being respectively 95 and 90 years.
He is of Scottish descent, his ancestors having come to this country at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
Mrs. MAXWELL was Miss PAUL, of Scottsville. They have two daughters.
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TEN CHILDREN AT GOLDEN WEDDING
Of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lyman, of Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls, Jan. 12 — With their ten children present, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick LYMAN, of No. 36 Haigh street, celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary Saturday. Mr. LYMAN is 75 years of age and his wife is 74 years of age. He is
in good health and works steadily at his position with the Goulds Manufacturing Company. The celebration of the
anniversary consisted of high mass at St. Patrick's Church, and a reception at the LYMAN home.
Both Mr. and Mrs. LYMAN are natives of Ireland. Mr. LYMAN was born in County Meath and his wife in County Louth.
At 17 years of age Mr. LYMAN came to America. He eventually settled at Ovid, and it was there that he met his future
wife, who had left Ireland at the age of 17 years.
The children who were present at the anniversary were: Peter and Thomas W. LYMAN, of Denver; Michael J. and Miss
Elizabeth LYMAN, of Buffalo; P. H. LYMAN of Hornell; Mrs. William MARTIN, of Willard; John LYMAN, Miss Anna LYMAN
and Mrs. Thomas FARRON, of this village. Seventeen of the grandchildren were also present.
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REMAINS OF S. K. NESTER ARRIVE
Hose Company of Geneva Forms Escort To Home
Geneva, Jan. 12 — The remains of the late Samuel K. NESTER, who died in New York city on Friday afternoon, arrived
in this city last night at 11:30 o'clock over the New York Central. Despite the lateness of the hour, several hundred
persons gathered at the station to do honor to a respected citizen. Among those who were at the depot was the NESTER
Hose Company, which was founded by Mr. NESTER, who presented to it one of the finest parade carts in the state.
The company acted as escort, accompanying the remains to the home of the family, on Genesee street.
During the day many persons visited the NESTER residence and viewed the remains of the dead millionaire. On account
of the brewers convention, which will convene in Rochester to-morrow afternoon, many of the members of which were
close friends of Mr. NESTER, it has been decided to hold the funeral to-morrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. The service
will be at the house, but will not be private. It is expected that all business places will close during the hour
set for the funeral service.
The service at the house will be conducted by Rev. David CRAVER, pastor of the North Presbyterian Church. The pall
bearers will be Mayor Arthur P. ROSE, O. J. C. ROSE, John W. MELLEN, William O' HANLON, Charles BURRELL and Montgomery
S. SANDFORD, president of the Geneva National Bank, of which Mr. NESTER was first vice-president.
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MRS. CAROLINE HERENDEEN
Geneva, Jan. 12 — The death of Mrs. Caroline HERENDEEN, wife of Carlton C. HERENDEEN, occurred this morning at
the family residence, No. 232 Washington street, after a severe attack of the grip. Mrs. HERENDEEN, who was 49
years old, was the daughter of Anson and Amanda TUTTLE, of Farmington, where she was born on August 6, 1858. Besides
her husband, Mrs. HERENDEEN leaves three daughters, Misses Harriet A., Nettie A. and Mary Edna HERENDEEN; one son,
Frederick W. HERENDEEN, all of this city; one sister, Mrs. Charles W. HERENDEEN and two brothers, Joseph and Robert
TUTTLE of Farmington. Mrs. HERENDEEN's twin sister died just three months ago.
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PHELPS MAN DIES IN CHICAGO
Phelps, Jan. 12 — A dispatch from Chicago to-day says that F. A. PALMER, a well known farmer of this village, died
at that city this morning. Heart disease is said to have been the cause of his death. Mr. PALMER was a former passenger
agent for the Wabash system, with offices in Chicago. He resigned that place a few years ago and settled on his
farm north of Phelps. Of late Mr. PALMER has met with many business revernes. He was 65 years of age. He leaves
a widow and two daughters. Mrs. PALMER was spending the winter in Chicago.
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BOYS FOUND ASLEEP IN BARN
Two boys were found asleep in a barn by policemen of the Bronson avenue station early yesterday morning. They were
sent to headquarters, where they gave the names of Spiro BARTOLOMEO and John HORAN, both 17 years old. The Italian
boy was recognized as one who escaped from the State Industrial School at Rush about a week ago. The barn is at
West avenue and Prospect street.
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MARINE CORPS ENLISTMENTS
Captain F. M. ESLICK, recruiting officer for the Buffalo district of the marine station Saturday. The recruits
are: Lawrence James BOSCO, of Gouveneur, and John KEEM?, of Martin Station. They were sent to Brooklyn.
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DIED
(The copy is so bad I can only make out the surname only
STEPHENSON, David
HOLLWAY, infant son of Harvey L.
FRY, Elizabeth
ANSELL, Edmund J.
PARRY, Mrs. Rachel
MARCH, William
DUNN, Frank
WEBER, Charlotte
BETZ,
BUDLONG,
WINTER,
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SMOKE CAUSES A FALSE ALARM
Mysterious Fire in Bedroom Caused Slight Damage
A bed in a room in the house of Mrs. Catherine QUINLAN, No. 20 Grove street, was discovered to be on fire yesterday
afternoon. A still alarm brought Assistant Chief JAYNES and three companies to the house, where they extinguished
the flames with a large chemical. The damage was about $25.
A stove used in drying out the plaster in a new dwelling at Carter and Durnan streets smoked yesterday afternoon,
and someone thought the building was on fire. An alarm was turned in from box 512, to which Battalion Chief ATKINSON
and fire companies replied. The firemen shut off the smoke.
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RECORDS OF DEATHS
Eva ANSELM, wife of Lucas ANSELM, died yesterday afternoon at the family home, No. 247 Mill street, aged 53 years.
Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Frank ANSELM; one sister Mrs. Joseph BETTS, and one brother, George Albred,
of Worcester, Mass.
Henry FRANKENSTEIN died yesterday morning at his home, No. 41 Henry street, aged 83 years and 15 days. He leaves
his wife, Louisa; one son, George; his parents, Ferdinand and Hannah FRANKENSTEIN; one brother, William FRANKENSTEIN,
and one sister, Mrs. George GRAESANS, all of this city.
Mrs. Lenore SMITH died yesterday morning at the family home, No. 183 Lewis street, aged 82 years. She leaves two
sons, Andrew and Joseph GREGWAY; two daughters, Mrs. Frank ALLISON and Mrs. Alexander BUSHEY; eighteen grandchildren,
twenty-four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
David B. STEPHENSON died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. B. O'HARA, No. 1,157 Main street
east. Besides his daughter, he leaves two sons, John and William STEPHENSON.
Timothy B. FOLEY died yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital, aged 30 years. The remains were removed to the home of
his sister, Mrs. Thomas McMASTERS, No. 180 Emerson street.
Michael MOEGEL died yesterday morning at his home, No. 13 ½ Eagle street, aged 91 years. He leaves two sons,
three daughters, fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Anthony HERMAN died Saturday night at No. 11 Moulson street, aged 17 years.
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BODY BROUGHT TO PENN YAN
Penn Yan, Jan. 12 — The body of John STEWART was brought here from Rochester yesterday, where he died at the home
of his sister. The deceased was a former resident of Penn Yan, but has lived in Chicago for some time. Becoming
ill there, he went to Rochester. His father was a merchant here many years ago, being a member of a well-known
dry goods firm.
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MRS. ELSENA M. IDE
Dundee, Jan 12 — The funeral of Mrs. Elsena M. IDE was held from her late home, in this village, yesterday. Her
death occurred on Thursday night, at the age of 56 years. She leaves a husband, Charles H. IDE; two sons, Dr. Ira
C. IDE, of this village, and Dr. Bert B. IDE, of Lockport, and one daughter, Miss Emily IDE, of this place.
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LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MEETS
Caledonia, Jan. 12 — The annual meeting of the Ladies Library Association was held on Friday at the library room,
in Buyers' Hall block. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Miss Margaret WALKER; vice- presidents,
Miss Margaret A. CAMPBELL and Mrs. Arnold A. PALMER; secretary, Mrs. Claribel S. TORNEY; treasurer, Mrs. George
McKNIGHT. Five new members were voted on and accepted. The financial affair of the library are in a good condition.
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TO BE Y. W. C. A. Secretary
Caledonia, Jan. 12 — Miss Maude E. TENNENT, of this village, has gone to Syracuse, to take up the work of secretary
of the Young Woman's Christian Association, Miss TENNENT was assistant secretary of the Rochester association last
year.