Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Thurs Sept 17, 1908
Hangs Self in Basement of Church
in Which for Years He Had Served as Organist
George Rankine, One of Best-Known
Musicians of Canandaigua,
Takes Life, Doubtless While
Despondent
Canandaigua, Sept. 16 - Hanging
to a rafter in the basement of the church where he had officiated for
nearly twenty years as an organist, the body of George RANKINE was found
about 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Mr.
RANKINE had not been seen in his accustomed haunts or his boarding place
since last Friday. Up to Sunday it was supposed that he had been away, as
previous to the services on Sunday he had sent word to Miss Louise NEWMAN,
saying that he was going out of town and asking her to officiate at the
organ of the Congregational Church, in his place. All of this week his
friends and relatives have been quietly investigating, in the hope of
locating him, but their efforts proved unavailing, so to-day they notified
the police.
Search
was immediately begun by Chief of Police H. C. BEEMAN, who learned that
Mr. RANKINE had obtained the keys of the Congregational Church last
Friday. Mr. BEEMAN went to the church, and found the body in the basement.
Mr. RANKINE had taken a small window cord and, mounting a chair, had tied
the cord about one of the girders that was directly over the boiler pit.
He then swung off and strangled to death.
The news
of this sad ending of the life of one of the last members of one of
Canandaigua's oldest and most prominent families was a genuine shock to
the community. Mr. RANKINE had for over thirty years been associated with
the best musical movements in Canandaigua and vicinity, having been a
pianist and organist of great skill and a composer of many meritorious
pieces of music. It is said by his friends that Mr. RANKINE had been
subject to attacks of melancholia of late and had contemplated taking
treatments at a sanitarium.
As soon
as it was learned that Mr. RANKINE had been missing several days his
friends feared the worst. On finding the body Chief of Police BEEMAN
notified Coroner F. P. WARNER, and the body was cut down and taken to the
Kennedy undertaking rooms. During the search made at Mr. RANKINE's rooms
special attention was given to learn whether he had left any message to
explain his absence, but nothing whatever was found. Self-destruction
while despondent will be the coroner's decision.
Mr.
RANKINE was born in Canandaigua about fifty years ago. He was the son of
John and Julia WILSON RANKINE. His mother died about seven years ago,
leaving him with no near relation in this section of the country with the
exception of his aunt, Mrs. A. G. COLEMAN. Other relatives are a sister,
Mrs. Robert F. WILSON, of Summit, N. J., and an uncle, Dr. Edward WILSON,
of Lakeland, N. J. Mr. RANKINE was a nephew of the late Rev. James RANKINE,
of Geneva, and had another uncle in the West, whose location is unknown.
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IS DRAGGED BY FRIGHTENED COLT
Aaron Lippincott, of Fairport,
Has Broken Arm.
Fairport, Sept. 16 - Aaron
LIPPINCOTT is laid up with a broken arm, the result of a peculiar
accident. Yesterday he was training a young colt owned by Mrs. Lewis S.
BROOKS, leading the animal by a halter, one end of the rope being wound
around his left hand.
In some
way Mr. LIPPINCOTT fell to the ground. This frightened the colt, which
started on a run about the barnyard, dragging Mr. LIPPINCOTT behind. He
was dragged some distance before he could get the hand loose from the
rope, and when he got up he found that, beside several bruises, one of the
bones in the left forearm was fractured.
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CHILD SITS DOWN IN A PAIL OF
BOILING WATER
Fairport, Sept. 16 - The
4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles DONK, who reside on a farm south of
Fairport, was the victim of a painful experience yesterday. He
accidentally sat down in a pail of boiling hot water that had been
prepared for scalding chickens, and was fearfully scalded. The skin came
off in large patches and the burns were very painful, but the attending
physician, Dr. BRIGGS, anticipates no permanent serious results.
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DOWNING TAUGHT IN FAIRPORT
Fairport, Sept. 16 - Fairport
people are interested in the information that comes from Albany to the
effect that Augustus S. DOWNING, for some years assistant commissioner of
education of the state of New York, has been appointed to the office of
first assistant commissioner of education. Professor DOWNING was principal
of Fairport High School from 1882 to 1886, and has often visited the place
since that time. He was the principal speaker on school day during
old-home week.
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WILL SUPERVISE ELOCUTION
Fairport, Sept. 16 - Miss Estella
M. SEARLES, daughter of Rev. William E. SEARLES, pastor of the First
Methodist Church, has been elected as supervisor of all the work in
elocution in the public schools of the city of Washington, Pa., and will
leave the last of this week to take up the work.
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McCARTNEY - SALENO
Fairport, Sept. 16 - Mrs. Emma J.
SALENO and James McCARTNEY were quietly married at 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the home of the latter, on East Church street, by Rev. David
J. TORRENS, pastor of the Congregational Church. Only a few of the
immediate relatives and friends were present. The wedding dinner was
served at Maplewood, fifteen guests being in attendance. Mrs. SALENO is
one of the two daughters of the late Captain Garry BROOKS and Mr.
McCARTNEY is a well-known business man of Fairport.
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CLERGYMAN MOVES TO FAIRPORT
Fairport, Sept. 16 - Rev. L. H.
SPRAGUE, secretary of the Board of Missions for from Keuka and purchased a
home here, Baptist Churches, has moved to Fairport the State Central
Association of Free the Edgerton place, on South Main street.
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SWADDLING - FOSDICK
Fairport, Sept. 16 - S. Olin
SWADDLING, of Ontario, came to Fairport yesterday and claimed a bride,
Miss Mattie M. FOSDICK. The marriage took place at the residence of the
officiating clergyman, Rev. William R. WOOD.
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MILLER'S DEATH FROM ACCIDENT?
Such Is Opinion In Case Of Body
Found On Floor
Internal Injuries Disclosed
Night Man at Stone Mill in Mill
Street Probably Hurt While On His Usual Rounds
Of Machinery. Abdomen Found Full
Of Blood
Jacob HAPP, 50 years old, night
miller at the H. D. Stone mill, in Mill street, near Brown street, was
found dead in the mill early yesterday morning. The body was removed to
the morgue, where an autopsy was performed yesterday afternoon. Death was
found to have been caused by hemorrhage following a rupture of the
intestines. At first it was thought that HAPP might met with foul play,
but an investigation by detectives dispelled that idea.
Joseph
HOFF is employed at the mills during the day, leaving at midnight. It was
customary for HAPP to succeed HOFF, and he went on at 12 o'clock on
Tuesday night. HOFF was the last man to see him alive. Absolutely nothing
is known of HAPP's movements after midnight.
Hiram
KRILL, superintendent of the mill, arrived about 6 o'clock yesterday
morning. He walked on the first floor for a short distance and came upon
HAPP's body on the floor, stretched but at full length, the face upward.
KRILL telephoned to the morgue and Superintendent BENNETT removed the
body, after notifying Coroner KILLIP.
At the
morgue BENNETT discovered a discoloration on the abdomen. It was about two
inches in diameter and the skin appeared to be scraped. Police
headquarters was notified, and Detectives McINERNEY and WEIDMAN were
detailed to make an investigation. They were succeeded at 8 o'clock by
Detectives NAGLE and SPILLINGS.
Superintendent KRILL said from conditions about the machinery it appeared
that HAPP had died shortly before 3 o'clock. On a bench near the body was
the man's lunch basket, as if he had made ready to eat. The grain in the
hopper was not feeding into the machinery, showing that it had not
received attention in several hours.
The
autopsy showed that the intestines had been badly ruptured, as the
abdominal cavity was filled with blood. The theory is that HAPP was
injured while at work at some part of the machinery in the mill. The
opinion the detectives arrived at and Coroner KILLIP is said to share it.
M. C.
FREDERICKS, proprietor of the mill said burglars could not have attacked
HAPP, as the mill door was always locked at night while the men were at
work. It was locked when Superintendent KRILL arrived yesterday morning.
On the
floor where HAPP's body lay a light covering of flour dust was found. Not
a mark appeared, Indicating that no struggle of any character had taken
place. HAPP lived at No. 15 Frank street. He had been employed at the mill
many years.
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HORSE TRAMPLED ON MAN
John RYAN, of No. 15 Cady street,
fainted in the crush at the overflow meeting in front of Convention Hall
last night. He fell to the pavement and was trampled upon by a horse. The
ambulance from the Hahnemann Hospital was summoned and RYAN was removed to
that institution. There he was found to have a number of bruises, but no
serious injuries.
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RECORD OF DEATHS
Jacob C. HAPP died yesterday at
the home of his sister, Mrs. C. G. GUCKER, No. 154 Frank street, aged 64
years. He leaves three brothers, George of St. Joseph, Mich. William A.,
of Glenfield, and Charles of Clayton, and three sisters, Mrs. J. C. REED
of Carthage; Mrs. P. J. SCHAUB, of St. Paul Minn., and Mrs. C. G. GUCKER,
of Rochester.
George TINES died last night at
the family home, No. 8 Rowley street, aged 46 years. He leaves his wife,
one daughter, Estelle, his mother, three sisters and one brother.
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DIED
RAPP - At the home of her
daughter in Lakeville, Augusta Ben_er RAPP, aged 79 years.
-Interment will be at Rush
cemetery Thursday, September 17th, at 3 o'clock.
ZIMMER - In this city, at St.
Mary's Hospital, Tuesday, September 15, 1908, Henry C. ZIMMER, aged 60(?)
years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret AUSTIN and Mrs.
Marie M_REAU, and three sons, Harry, Fred and Walter; also five
grandchildren.
-Funeral will be held from family
residence, No. 103 Hague street, at 8:30 A. M. Saturday, and 9 o'clock
from Holy Family Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
DAGGS - In this city,
Tuesday, September 15, 1908, Mary F., wife of George H. DAGGS.
-The funeral will take place
from the family residence, No. 26 Lorimer street, this (Thursday)
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. Burial at the
convenience of the family. Kindly omit flowers.
MORAN - At his residence in
Genesee Valley Park, Wednesday morning, September 16, 1908, William MORAN,
aged 52 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. L. E.
PARKER and Miss Blanche Belle MORAN.
-The funeral will take place from
the residence on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and will be in charge of
Monroe Commandery, No. 12, Knights Templar, and Genesee Falls Lodge, No.
507, F. and A. M.
HAAP - The funeral of J. C.
HAAP will be held from the home of his sister, No. 150 Frank street,
at 9:30 A. M. Friday, September 18, 1908.
-Burial at Philadelphia, N. Y.
TINES - Tuesday, September 15,
1908, at the family residence, No. 8 Rowley street, George TINES, aged 46
years. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Miss Estelle TINES; his
mother, three sisters and one brother.
-The funeral will take place
to-morrow (Friday) morning at 8:45 o'clock from the residence and 9:30
o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre
cemetery.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Fri Sept 18, 1908
SKULL CRUSHED BY FALL DOWN
STAIRS
Companions Flee When They Learn
of Accident
Wojcieck WALCZAK, a Russian
Pole, fell down a stairway in the saloon of John ROHN at No. 350 Hudson
avenue, late yesterday afternoon and died fifteen minutes after he was
laid on the operating table at the Homeopathic Hospital. The man had
been drinking, but was not thought to be in such a condition as to fall.
It is believed that he stumbled on the stairway. Coroner KLEINDIENST is
making an investigation.
About
3 o'clock three men entered the saloon and sat down at a table in a rear
room. Three rounds of beer were served, after which WALCZAK went
downstairs. He was not gone long when a thump was heard below.
"What's the matter with that fellow?" inquired ROHN of the
man's two companions. "You had better go and look after
him."
"Let him go to ___," one of the men is alleged to have
replied.
ROHN
found WALCZAK lying at the foot of the stairway. His feet and legs were
on the stairs, but his head was on the cement floor and against the side
of the wall. The position of the body indicated that he had fallen
backwards.
Returning to the barroom, ROHN telephoned for an ambulance. When the
injured man's companions heard ROHN say he was badly injured they left
the saloon. At the Homeopathic Hospital it was found that the back of
his head was crushed in so badly that death was certain. He died while
the surgeons were making an examination.
WALCZAK was a laborer and lived at No. 47 Friedrich park. It is said
that a few days ago he had trouble with his wife and left her. Since
that time he had been drinking, the coroner learned.
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TARPLEE - LARGE
Wyoming Young Persons Are
Married in Geneva Church
Geneva, Sept. 17 - At St.
Peter's Church this afternoon the marriage of Mary L. LARGE, of Silver
Lake Assembly, formerly of this city, to Frank S. TARPLEE, of Perry,
took place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Brewater HIBBS, D.
D., rector of the church, in the presence of only a few intimate friends
and relatives, including several from out of town.
The
young persons were unattended. The bride was attired in white crepe de
chine over white taffeta. The gown was elaborately trimmed with pearl
ornaments. She wore a bridal veil caught up with hawthorn blossoms
and carried a prayer book.
The
bride lived in this city about five years, up to a year ago, when she
moved to Silver Lake Assembly, where she is postmistress. Mr. and Mrs.
TARPLEE left for a trip to the Thousand Islands and other places. They
will make their home at Silver Lake Assembly after October 1st.
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FUNERAL OF GEORGE RANKINE
Canandaigua, Sept. 17 - The
funeral of George RANKINE, whose dead body was found hanging in the
basement of the Congregational Church yesterday, where it had evidently
hung for several days, he having committed suicide, was held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his aunt, Mrs. A. G. COLEMAN, on
Gibson street, Rev. L. L. TAYLOR, of the Congregational Church,
conducted the services. The Interment was in the West Avenue
cemetery. The bearers were Robert F. THOMPSON, Dr. H. N. HOLMES, Charles
BEARDSLEY, Edward DRAPER, Frank SMITH and Edward HAYES.
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WILLIAM KEYEL
Penfield, Sept. 17 - William
KEYEL, a respected citizen of Brighton, died Thursday morning at his
home, on Atlantic avenue, Brighton, aged 80 years and 10 months. He was
born in Rochester in 1827, and has lived in the vicinity of Penfield and
Brighton for many years. Besides his wife, he leaves one son and three
daughters, William KEYEL, Jr., of Penfield, Mrs. William SMITH, of
Rochester; Mrs. Charles RELYEA, of Fairport, and Mrs. Fred GIFFORD, of
Seneca Falls.
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FORMER RESIDENT OF BROCKPORT
Brockport, Sept 17 - Word has
just been received here of the death of Mrs. Eliza J. EDWARDS, a former
resident of Brockport. Her death occurred at Chicago at the advanced age
of 94 years. She leaves a son, Major George EDWARDS.
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HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Brockport, Sept. 17 - Peter
ARPIA, the young Italian charged with burglarizing the large shoe store
of R. C. HURD three weeks ago, was arraigned to-day before Justice H. B.
BENEDICT. He was held for the Grand Jury.
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DIED
TAYLOR - At St. Mark's Rectory,
Newark, Wednesday, September 16, 1908, Mrs. Emma A. TAYLOR, mother of
the late Mrs. Josephine TAYLOR BRUSH, aged 68 years.
-Funeral service at St. Mark's
Church to-day (Friday) at 4 P. M. Interment at Waterbury, Vermont.
LYND - Thursday morning,
September 17, 1908, at the Municipal Hospital, Peter LYND, aged 40
years. He leaves his wife, Louise Hagen LYND; one daughter, Cecelia;
three brothers, Henry, John and Joseph; two sisters, Mrs. John FRIEL and
Miss Katherine LYND.
-The remains were removed to
Ryan & McIntee's undertaking parlors, No. 196 Main street west.
Funeral Saturday morning at 8:30 and 9 o'clock from Blessed Sacrament
Church.
HAPP - Suddenly, Wednesday,
September 16, 1908, Jacob C. HAPP, aged 46 years. He is survived by
three brothers, William A. of Glenfield, N. Y.; Charles F., of Clayton,
N. Y., and George, of St. Joseph, Mich.; and three sisters, Mrs. J. C.
REED, of Carthage, N. Y.; Mrs. P. J. SCHAUB, of St. Paul, Minn., and
Mrs. C. G. GUCKER, of this city.
-Services at the residence of
his sister, Mrs. C. G. GUCKER, No. 150 Frank street, this (Friday)
morning at 9:30 o'clock. Burial at Philadelphia, Jefferson county, N. Y.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Sept 19, 1908
DEATH PROBABLY DUE TO ACCIDENT
Coroner Unable to Learn Manner
of Happ's Fatal Injury
An inquest was held yesterday
into the death of Jacob HAPP, the miller who was found dead in the Stone
mill beside Brown's race on Wednesday morning last. Several witnesses
were examined, but Coroner KILLIP was unable to determine exactly how
the man came to receive the injury that caused his death.
HAPP
was found lying on his back on the floor. An autopsy showed that the
intestines were ruptured and that hemorrhage had caused his death. A
bruise on the abdomen showed where he had received the blow. In the
absence of positive proof, the coroner is satisfied that HAPP was
injured while at work about one of the hoppers in the mill. He
gave a verdict to that effect.
William C. FREDERICKS, proprietor of the mill, testified that HAPP had
been employed by him eight years, and that he was a sober reliable
man. He could not throw any light as to how the accident occurred. He
thought he might have been injured by coming in contact with a pulley.
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FUTURE HOME IN THE GOLDEN WEST
Charles B. ERNST, formerly
police justice, has gone to Los Angeles, Cal., where he will make his
home. He will take up the practice of law in California where he has
gone for the purpose of obtaining relief from rheumatism from which he
has suffered severely. Mr. ERNST was born in Rochester and has been
prominent in Democratic politics.
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HIP BROKEN BY A BEAM
Joseph MALLEO, a carpenter, of
No. 8 Trinidad street, while at work at the plant of the Stecher
Lithographing Company in North Goodman street yesterday afternoon, was
struck by a beam and received a fractured right hip. He was removed to
the Homeopathic Hospital, where the fracture was reduced.
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DIED
O'BRIEN - In this city,
Thursday, September 17, 1908, Mary O'BRIEN, widow of the late Michael
O'BRIEN. She is survived by two nephews, James and John CONNOLLY, and
two nieces, Julia and Mary CONNOLLY, all of this city.
-The funeral will take place
from No. 163 State street this (Saturday) morning at 8:30 o'clock and
from Corpus Christi Church at 9 o'clock.
HILL - In this city, Thursday
afternoon, September 17, 1908, at the City Hospital, Margaret R. HILL,
of No. 34 Lake avenue, aged 58 years. She is survived by one son, James
H. HILL, of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. Anna VOTS, of South
Brooklyn.
-The remains have been removed
to Strauchen's funeral chapel, No. 253 North street, where the remains
can be seen. The body will be taken Monday morning on the 7:10 train to
Maple View for interment.
KOYEL - At his home, Atlantic
avenue, in the town of Brighton, Thursday, September 17, 1908, William
KOYEL, aged 80 years. He leaves his wife, one son, William KOYEL, of
Penfield, N. Y.; three daughters, Mrs. William SMITH, of this city; Mrs.
Charles RELYEA, of Fairport, and Mrs. Fred GIFFORD, of Seneca Falls.
-Funeral Monday, September 21,
1908, at 2 p.m. from the house. Burial at Mount Hope cemetery.
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