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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Feb 23, 1909
 
OUT OF WORK, HE TAKES HIS LIFE
 
Mumford Man Commits Suicide With Paris Green
 
Mumford, Feb. 22 - James COOK, who took Paris green Saturday while despondent from financial difficulties, died last night. Every effort was made to save the life of the unfortunate man. He was 45 years of age, and leaves a wife and four children.
     Mr. COOK had been out of work for a number of weeks, as the Wheatland land plaster plant, where he was employed had been closed down. As bills came in and he was unable to pay them he became despondent and took the poison. He took nearly half a pound mixed with snow.
     The deceased was a cousin of Frank K. COOK, of Geneseo, district-attorney of Livingston county.
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WILLIAM  H.  COWLES
 
Native of Rochester Dies in Village of Fairport
 
Fairport, Feb. 22 - William H. COWLES died from old age this morning at his home, on High street, at the age of 71 years and 6 months.
     Mr. COWLES was born in the city of Rochester, where the present New York station now stands, his father being then the owner of a large section of land in that part of the city. He early learned the trade of a machinist, and followed that trade throughout his life, about forty years of which were spent in the city of Erie, Pa., and the last nine in Fairport.
     In his younger days the deceased was a fine singer, and was a member of and leader of the famous Flower City Harmonists, of Rochester, a male quartette of more than local reputation. He was twice married, and leaves a wife and five children, William P. COWLES, of Erie, Pa. Frederick L. COWLES, of Dayton, O.; Mrs. Jacob MITLER(?), Miss Esther COWLES and Albert COWLES, all of Fairport; also one sister Mrs. Mary HAMPTON, of Rockford, Ill., and one brother, John C. COWLES, of Rochester.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF VAUGHAN BRIGGS
 
Town of Potter Man Found Dead in Bed by Brother
 
Penn Yan, Feb. 22 - Vaughan BRIGGS, one of the most highly respected residents of the town of Potter, died suddenly yesterday, and a coroner was summoned. He and a brother, Benjamin, lived by themselves. This morning when the brother left the house to go to the barn he called the deceased, who did not respond. On returning, Benjamin went upstairs, and found his brother dead in bed. Death resulted from heart failure.
     The deceased was of a pioneer family of Potter, and was a member of the Masonic order and the Odd Fellows of this village. He leaves three brothers and two sisters, one of the latter being Mrs. Michael WYAND, of Potter.
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JOHN FITZPATRICK
 
Penn Yan, Feb. 22 - John FITZPATRICK, a well-known resident of Pen Yan and vicinity for the past forty-five years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas S. BURNS, Benham street, last night. He was born in Queens county, Ireland, about seventy-three years' ago. He leaves three sons, John, James and William FITZPATRICK, besides his daughter, all of this village. The deceased once lived at Himrod.
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ANDREW TURNER
 
Penn Yan, Feb. 22 - Andrew TURNER, aged 81 years, died in Bellona yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John HAINES. He was born in the town of Benton and had always lived there. He leaves four daughters, Mrs. HAINES, Mrs. Samuel iK_NEY(?) Mrs. Arthur BARNES and Mrs. John SHUTTS, of Penn Yan, and a son, Henry TURNER, of Utica.
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CALVIN HOOKER
 
Phelps, Feb. 22 - The death of Calvin HOOKER, a former resident of Phelps, occurred yesterday at Buffalo. Mr. HOOKER was 63 years of age.
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TO DESTROY CHURCH AND CONGREGATION
 
Thought To Have Been Aim of Miscreant
 
Clifton Springs, Feb. 22 - What is believed to have been an attempt to destroy the Baptist Church at Orleans, and perhaps the congregation, was discovered about 8 o'clock Sunday evening, and, had it not been for the timely arrival of a late comer to church, loss of life must have resulted. A Mr. ESTEY, on his arrival in sight of the church, saw the front porch and steps, the only means of entering and leaving the building in flames. With great presence of mind, to avert a panic of the congregation, he did not give an alarm, but put the fire out without the congregation's finding out that the building had been on fire until after the service was over.
     The church has as pastor Rev. Lewis JONES, and is the only church in the place at the time, the other church having been burned several years ago. During the past eighteen months several mysterious fires have occurred in Orleans, and it is thought this fire was set with the purpose of destroying the building and the lives of the people gathered in it.
     The sheriff of Ontario county was notified of the fire, and he visited the scene this morning, but has not as yet found any clew to the person who was responsible for the fire.
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DETROIT WOMEN TO SING
 
Canandaigua, Feb. 22 - Mrs. Maurice MacFARLAND, contralto soloist, of Detroit, Mich., who is the guest of Mrs. Henry I. DUNTON and other Canandaigua friends, will give a recital at the programme meeting of the Tuesday Musicale in the Congregational Church social room to-morrow, Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. A general invitation is extended. Mrs. MacFARLAND sang at a similar affair here some time ago.
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CANANDAIGUA CONDUCTOR HURT
 
Canandaigua, Feb. 22 - Dale PARK, a conductor on the local Rochester & Eastern trolley car, was injured yesterday morning by being struck on the head with a falling trolley kite. He was taken to the office of Dr. O. J. HALLENBECK, where the gash made in his forehead was sewed up. Later he was removed to his home, on Chapin street. The injury, although painful, will not prove serious.
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KEENAN - MATTHEWSON
 
Bath, Feb. 22 - At the home of Dr. D. P. MATTHEWSON, at 10 o'clock this morning, was celebrated the wedding of Dr. MATTHEWSON's sister, Miss Eva MATTHEWSON, formerly of Avoca, and John KEENAN, of New York city. The bride, who was unattended, wore her traveling gown of green broadcloth and a hat to match. Rev. W. W. JENNINGS, rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, officiated in the presence of a small company of relatives. A wedding breakfast followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. KEENAN left at noon for New York city, where they will reside. Mr. KEENAN is engaged in that city in the brokerage business.
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LOLA DYER
 
Bath, Feb. 22 - The death of Lola DYER occurred to-day at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William DYER, near Kanona. Death resulted from an attack of measles. She leaves her parents and one brother.
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Remarkable Recovery of Body of Man Who Meets Death at Niagara
 
Employee at Elevator Lowered with Ropes Into Crevice Under Falls and Gets Victim's Remains.
 
Niagara Falls, Feb. 22 - R. von BANNAR, 29 years old, who claimed to be a German of noble birth estranged from his family because he married against their wishes two years ago, met death on the ice bridge below Niagara Falls to-day.
     Von BANNAR came here Saturday and was taken care of by John L. HARPER, chief engineer of the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power Company. Von BANNAR told Mr. HARPER that his wife was burned to death in a fire that destroyed their home in Chicago recently and that since then he had been traveling around the country seeking to forget her tragic end. At noon to-day Mr. HARPER received a letter from von BANNAR, in which the German said he had seen another vision of his wife Saturday night and that he had decided to follow her.
     Early this afternoon a man walking on the ice bridge near the American side suddenly disappeared in a crevice. It was thought that a visitor had accidentally slipped and fallen into the water. The body was recovered by Percy PAGE, a park employee, who was lowered into the crevice by ropes. It was identified by Mr. HARPER as that of von BANNAR.
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Penn Yan Children Parade in Campaign, to Abolish Saloons
 
Three Hundred in Line Headed by Citizens' Leaguers, Pastors and Church Officials.
 
Penn Yan, Feb. 22 - The last gun of the campaign for no-license was fired by the Citizens' League this afternoon, when three hundred children of the Sunday-schools of the Presbyterian Methodist and Baptist churches marched through the principal streets of this village, each one carrying an American flag and some carrying banners bearing inscriptions. Cards, on which the words "Vote for me" were printed were pinned to the breasts of the little ones, whose ages ranged from 3 to 12 years.
     The procession was headed by a dozen Citizens' League workers. Then came the Penn Yan Band, followed by the pastors of the three churches and church officials. After these came the children. No. stops were made nor addresses given, the parade itself being thought by its originators to be of value as a protest against the liquor traffic.
     The Citizens' League will have a number of workers on the streets to-morrow, for the purpose, it is said, of seeing that the law in regard to qualification of voters is strictly observed.
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BERGEN CONTRACTS ARE AWARDED
 
Those for New Lighting Plant to Go to Rochester Men
 
Bergen, Feb. 22 - Proposals for furnishing material and labor to make a complete installation of an electric light plant for the village and its inhabitants were opened Saturday by the village board. The number of proposals was seventeen.
     The contract for an engine, two seventy-horse power-boilers and a generator was awarded to Myron E. WHITHAM, of Rochester, representing the Ridgeway Dynamo and Engine Company, of Ridgeway, Pa., for $4,200. The contract for line supplies was awarded to the Rochester Electric Motor Company for the net sum of $1,021.
     The work is to be completed in sixty work days from the date of the award of contracts. The village has been without electric lights since March 25, 1908.
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MARY ELLEN COTTRELL
 
Waterloo, Feb. 22 - Mary Ellen COTTRELL, aged 30 years, died Sunday at the residence of her father, Samuel COTTRELL, of Tyre. The cause of death was tubercular meningitis.
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SUPERVISOR THOMAS RESIGNS HIS OFFICE
 
Whereabouts of Batavia Man Not Known
 
Batavia, Feb. 22 - John THOMAS, supervisor of the town of Batavia, who has held office for the past eighteen years, has resigned his office. His resignation was received by the town board this afternoon and immediately accepted. George E. PERRIN, of Batavia, was appointed to fill out the unexpired term.
     Mr. THOMAS's resignation was dated February 19th, in New York, where it is believed he has sailed for the old country.
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VIOLATION OF EXCISE LAW OFFENSE CHARGED
 
Penn Yan, Feb. 22 - Theodore FOSTER, of Middlesex, was arrested this afternoon, charged with a violation of the excise law. District-Attorney LINCOLN went to Middlesex, and FOSTER gave bail for a later appearance. The complaint was made by Middlesex officers. FOSTER came here and consulted an attorney before he was arrested.
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PATRIOTIC EXERCISES BY GRANGE
 
Wolcott Organization Honors Memories of Great Presidents
 
Wolcott, Feb. 22 - Wolcott Grange, the local G. A. R. and Logan Circle celebrated WASHINGTON and LINCOLN's birthdays last Saturday in Grange Hall, Wolcott. The hall was tastefully decorated in the national colors, and, as it was an open session, many persons who are not members of the organization were present. The second and third degrees were to have been worked on four members, but as the time was short this was postponed to the next regular meeting.
     The programme for the afternoon was as follows: Prayer, Rev. Jennie I. PITTS; song, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," choir, reading, "Battle of Gettysburg," J. S. TYRRELL; brief biography of LINCOLN, Mrs. Benjamin SHARP, current events, H. R. PADDOCK; recitation, "Chorus of the Years," Allie BROWN; address, George S. HORTON; piano solo, Mrs. J. H. L. ROE; reading entitled "Washington," Rev. Jennie I. PITTS; reading entitled "Lincoln," Mrs. E. J. PECK; recitation, Mrs. J. S. TYRRELL, address, Rev. J. L. GILLARD; address, Master _. ___ SMITH, closing song, "America," by the choir and audience.
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KNOX - WITHERS
 
Seneca Falls, Feb. 22 - Miss Mary Gertrude WITHERS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry WITHERS, in East Bayard street, and Frank KNOX, son of Mr. and Mrs. William KNOX, also of this village, were married this morning at the rectory of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Waterloo by Rev. Henry E. HIBBARD, rector of that church. The bride and groom were accompanied by Miss Ethel KNOX, sister of the groom, and Alfred WITHERS, brother of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. KNOX will reside in this village after a brief trip.
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WALTER N. CANFIELD
 
Death of One of Canandaigua's Aged Residents
 
Canandaigua, Feb. 22 - Walter N. CANFIELD, one of Canandaigua's aged residents, died last night at his home, on Hubbell street, after an illness of about six months. Mr. CANFIELD was born in Saratoga county about eighty years ago, and came to Ontario county to reside when about 10 years old. He lived in the town of Bristol for a time, and then went West, where he spent several years. He came to Canandaigua and settled on the west shore of Canandaigua lake over fifty years ago. Several years ago he retired from active work on his farm and removed to the village. His death was due to the infirmities of age.
     The deceased leaves one daughter, Miss Ida C. CANFIELD and a brother, Calvin J. CANFIELD, of this place.
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MISS MARY A. PARK
 
Canandaigua, Feb. 22 - The death of Miss Mary A. PARK, aged 72 years, took place at 3 o'clock Sunday morning at her home, on the Bristol road, a few miles outside of Canandaigua. Miss PARK had been complaining of illness since last Wednesday, but her death was unexpected. Heart failure was probably the cause. She leaves a sister, Miss Ellen PARK, with whom she lived at the old PARK homestead, and a brother, Henry O. PARK, of Canandaigua.
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SUSPENSION OF OLEAN OFFICER
 
Policeman Moses Failed to Arrest Dessler
Murderer Dying, It Is Said
Believed That Canadian Who Shot Captain Hassett Will Not Live Till Morning -
Moses to Come Before Common Council Meeting
 
Olean, Feb. 22 - Policeman MOSES, who failed to arrest Nelson DESSLER after the killing of Police Captain HASSETT yesterday morning, when he met DESSLER in front of the Masonic Temple, was suspended to-day by Acting Mayor HICKEY pending investigation of charges against MOSES. A preliminary hearing of the case was held before the Police Committee, of the Common Council tonight, but no announcement of a decision was made. The case will be heard, it is said to-night at the next meeting of the Common Council.
     The condition of DESSLER to-night is critical. The latest bulletin given out by the police is that DESSLER is dying. The end is expected before morning.
    The funeral of Captain HASSETT will be at St. Mary's Church Wednesday morning, and interment will be in Allegany Cemetery.
     Olean, Feb. 22 - Nelson DESSLER, who killed Police Captain HASSETT yesterday morning, rallied well after an (didn't get the rest)
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BOARD MAY SATISFY SURROGATE TOWNSEND
 
Traveling Expense Matter May Be Adjusted
 
Waterloo, Feb. 22 - The mandamus proceedings brought by County Judge and Surrogate C. O. TOWNSEND against the Board of Supervisors, to determine whether the board may be required to pay the surrogate's bill of traveling expenses, which was disallowed by the supervisors at the auditing session, on which a hearing was to be had at Rochester to-day, has been postponed two weeks. The reason given for the adjournment is that the board has not yet obtained counsel, and there is also a possibility of a satisfactory adjustment of the matter.
     The board has offered to allow a weekly expense bill of $2.40, which was declined by the surrogate, but, with a further concession by the board as asked by Judge TOWNSEND, a settlement may soon be reached.
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MANY ARE IN ITHACA FOR FARMERS' WEEK EXERCISES
 
Thousand Persons Are Welcomed by President Schurman
 
Ithaca, Feb. 22 - President SCHURMAN, of Cornell University, opened the farmers' week ceremonies at the State College of Agriculture here to-day with an address of welcome. Fully one thousand agriculturalists, scientists and educators are in the city for the week's events.
     Among the speakers to-day were Margaret J. MITCHELL, of Drexel Institute, Philadelphia; John ROBINSON, editor of Farm Poultry, Boston; J. D. JACQUINS, of Watervliet; D. J. LAMBERT, of Long Island, and W. C. DENNY, of Rochester.
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MISS HELEN FARGO
 
Warsaw, Feb. 22 - Miss Helen FARGO, daughter of the late B. F. FARGO, died at noon to-day at her home, on Genesee street, aged 64 years. She was born in Warsaw March 23, 1845, and had spent her entire life here. She leaves one brother, Charles H. FARGO, of this village (didn't get the rest).
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Mrs. Greenagle To Sue Railway
 
Lyons Woman Takes Preliminary Action
Appears Before Surrogate
Woman Who Lost Husband and Son in Accident Is Granted Letters of Limited Administration -
Action on Will of George Fay Sturges
 
Lyons, Feb. 22 - Letters of limited administration were issued to-day to Theresia GREENAGLE on the estate of Jacob GREENAGLE, who died at the Homeopathic Hospital, in Rochester, February 3, 1909, as the result of injuries received at the Leach railroad crossing in this village January 30, 1909. He left his wife and five children.
     Letters of limited administration were also granted to Theresia GREENAGLE on the estate of her son, George GREENAGLE, who was instantly killed on the night of January 30th, at the time his father, Jacob GREENAGLE, received his fatal injuries. Letters of limited administration were granted in both cases for the purpose of making a claim against the New York Central Railroad Company.
     Letters testamentary were issued to Emily A. STURGES on the proof of the will of George Fay STURGES, who died in Lyons January 31, 1909, leaving real estate of the value of $8,000 and personal property of the value of $8,000, which is given absolutely to his wife, the above-named Emily A. SPURGES. The will was executed November 10, 1907. (didn't get the rest)
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Jamestown Traveling Man Killed At Lyons
 
James Barbour Struck by Passenger Train
 
Lyons, Feb. 22 - James BARBOUR, aged 37 years, of Jamestown, N. Y., was hit at the Geneva street crossing shortly after 6 o'clock this evening by eastbound passenger train 28 on the New York Central and died twenty minutes later from the injuries received.
     BARBOUR was seen hurrying across the tracks. A westbound freight was passing and, as it cleared the crossing, he stepped in front of the passenger train, which stops at this village. It was the train he was evidently trying to get. He was struck and thrown some distance, and he fell on the walk that leads to the depot.
     The man was taken to the yardmaster's office, Dr. PHILLIPS, the Central's physician, was summoned. BARBOUR had received a bad scalp wound besides being otherwise severely injured. He did not regain consciousness.
     The remains were taken to Undertaker Boeheim's rooms, on Water street. BARBOUR was traveling for the Art Metal Company, of Jamestown, N. Y.
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FARMERS' INSTITUTE AT LYONS
 
Lyons, Feb. 22 - The farmers' institute held at Sturges Hall, in this village, to-day, under the direction of the State Department of Agriculture, was conducted by Edward VAN ALSTYNE, of Kinderhook, and the local arrangements were made by Supervisor W. G. SISSON. There were three sessions of the institute, and it was a marked success.
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JACOB WILLIAMS
 
Death of Aged and Well-Known Resident of Wolcott
 
Wolcott, Feb. 22 - Jacob WILLIAMS, one of Wolcott's best known residents, died of pneumonia at the home of his son, Albert WILLIAMS, in the town of Huron, last evening. The deceased was 85 years of age, and had been remarkably strong up to the time of his recent sickness.
     Mr. WILLIAMS was born in Orange county in 1823. When he was 3 years of age his parents joined the many settlers who were pushing westward into the wilderness of Central New York. They came by means of the Erie canal and settled in Madison county. The canal had just been opened. The family stayed here a couple of years, and then pushed on to Cayuga county, where the parents lived the remainder of their days.
     Jacob WILLIAMS came to Wolcott. He was a cooper by trade. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery and served with credit throughout the war. At the close of the war he returned to Wolcott and resumed his former trade as a cooper. Some years later, after the death of his wife, he gave up his business and made his home with his son, Albert WILLIAMS, with whom he had since resided. For six years Mr. WILLIAMS was highway commissioner of the town of Wolcott.
     The deceased was the last of a family of six children. Two children survive him out of a family of eight: Albert WILLIAMS, of Huron and Mrs. Allen TAYLOR, of Dekalb, Ill.
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MRS. MARY POMEROY HOUGH
 
Sudden Death of Lyons Woman of Heart Disease
 
Lyons, Feb. 22 - The death of Mrs. Mary POMEROY HOUGH, wife of W. A. HOUGH, occurred last night shortly before 11 o'clock at her home on Broad street. Mrs. HOUGH has been in poor health for the past two weeks, but yesterday was feeling so much improved that she was about the house. About 10 o'clock she retired. Mr. HOUGH was awakened by the heavy breathing of Mrs. HOUGH and arose and summoned Dr. C. H. TOWLERTON, but his wife died before the doctor arrived. Death was due to heart failure.
     Mrs. HOUGH was born in Otisco, Onondaga county, sixty-four years ago, and later went to South Butler to live, at which place she was married to W. A. HOUGH in June, 1873. In 1880 they moved to this village, where they had since lived. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church of this village.
     Mrs. HOUGH leaves a husband; one brother, Sylvester C. POMEROY, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and one sister, Mrs. Henry KELLOGG, of Clyde.
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INDUCED GIRL OF 17 TO ELOPE WITH HIM
 
Young Fellow Under Arrest for Grand Larceny
 
Francesco BIANCA, 20 years old, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives ELLIOTT. McDONALD and SHAYNE, on a charge of grand larceny in the second degree. With him was Carmela PAPPACENA, 17 years old a pretty girl of Syracuse, who is wanted there on a charge of being an ungovernable child. BIANCA is accused of stealing $150 from a fellow countryman. The Syracuse authorities may prefer additional charges of rape and abduction against the young man.
     BIANCA has a sister in Rochester and has lived here. On December 4th Pasquale TOMASSI, of No. 213 Allen street, complained to the police that BIANCA had stolen his money at midnight and gone away. The men had roomed together. Detective ELLIOTT traced BIANCA to Boston, to Quincy, and back to Albany, where the man disappeared.
     It appears that about New Year's he went to Syracuse, where he met Carmela, who promptly became infatuated with him. He gave her $50, which was more money than she ever had before. The girl lived with her father, Salvatore PAPPACENA, at No. 623 Burner street, Syracuse. BIANCA persuaded her to elope with him, and they came to Rochester on February 15th. They went to a house on Murray street, where they introduced themselves as husband and wife, and were arrested there yesterday afternoon.
     At headquarters the girl made a clean breast of the affair and said she was anxious to marry BIANCA. He expressed willingness to marry her. An officer from Syracuse will be after the girl to-day. TOMASSI will press the grand larceny charge.
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OBSERVED WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
 
Le Roy, Feb. 22 - At a meeting of the Woman's Club this afternoon in the Oatka Hose rooms a fine programme was carried out in keeping with WASHINGTON's birthday. The national colors and pictures of WASHINGTON were in evidence. It was a guest day, and, as each member of the club was privileged to invite three visitors, the attendance was large.
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MRS. CARLTON WARNER
 
Shortsville, Feb. 22 - Mrs. Carlton WARNER, of Manchester, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip POWERS, on Shafford street, in the western part of the town of Manchester, Saturday morning, February 20th. She had been ill about two weeks, and death was due to septicemia. Mrs. WARNER was 26 years of age, and had spent most of her life in this vicinity, having resided in the village of Manchester for the past five years. She was formerly Miss Margaret POWERS. She leaves her husband, Carlton WARNER, an infant son, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip POWERS, and several brothers and a sister.
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WILSON - TURNEY
 
Caledonia, Feb. 22 - This morning at 8:30 o'clock at Columbia Church, Miss Margaret TURNEY and Thomas A. WILSON, both of this town, were married, Rev. George J. EISLER officiating. Only immediate friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. WILSON will reside on a farm three miles south of this village, which has been the bride's home all her life.
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GROCERS AT DINNER TO-NIGHT
 
To Gather at Powers Hotel for Their Annual Banquet
 
Everything in the arrangements for the annual dinner of the Rochester Retail Grocers' Association at the Powers Hotel to-night has been completed. George DIETRICH, first vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce, will be toastmaster. The invocation will be given by Rev. Augustine M. O'NEIL, rector of Immaculate Conception Church.
     The list of speakers and their topics follows:  "The Retail Grocer," Frederick MASON, New York;  "Organization," John A. GREEN, secretary of the National Association of Grocers;  "Co-operation," John D. LYNN;  "Optimism,"  Secretary S. R. CLARK, of the Chamber of Commerce. The acceptances are many and the dinner promises to be very successful.
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ACCUSED OF STEALING BOOKS
 
John BOTT, of No. 26 North street, and Fred OGLEY, of No. 125 Franklin street, both 13 years old, were arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives SCANLAN and COURNEEN, who took them to the Shelter on charges of petit larceny. The boys are charged with having stolen three books from a State street store. The books were recovered at the store of Victor GOLDSTEIN, No. 105 Main street west, where the boys allege they disposed of them.
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MARRIAGE LICENSE GRANTED
 
Although the office of the City Clerk was officially closed yesterday, Clerk WARD issued one marriage license in a case where the couple wished to get married last night and had made all arrangements. The license was granted to Claude Marshall BURNETT, No. 35 Asbury street, and Fannie GOW, No. 19(?) Luzerne street.
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BIRD DAY PROJECT PROGRESSING
 
Commissioner Whipple to Speak at Meeting Thursday Night
 
James S. WHIPPLE, state forest, fish and game commissioner, is to be the principal speaker at the Mechanics Institute's seventh annual revival of its Bird Day celebration Thursday night. Mr. WHIPPLE will have with him a set of lantern slides to illustrate his talk on birds and beasts and to show the work the state commission is trying to do in protecting and propagating wild creatures.
     The Park Band, with Director Dos W. INGMIRE, which was stolen from intion Hall before Commissioner WHIPPLE's lecture. The concert will begin at 7:30. As has been the rule at other similar entertainments managed by the Mechanics Institute, no admission will be charged.
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BURGLARS WERE BAFFLED
 
A burglar attempted to break into the jewelry store of Klee & Groh, No. 214 Main street east, early yesterday morning. His efforts were unavailing. Marks of the tools used were found about the door jamb later in the day.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON
 
When he was asked about the hatchet, he acknowledged the corn, like a little man. Anyone not partial will tell you that old style lager bier is best; just like the old-fashioned beer of years ago. Ask your dealer or 'phone 185.
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WOULDN'T PAY FOR CHOP SUEY
 
Matthew LAVELLE and Antonio ROSE were in police court yesterday charged with intoxication. ROSE pleaded guilty and was fined $10, with the alternative of 'sixty days in the penitentiary. LAVELLE will have a hearing to-morrow. The men went into a Chinese restaurant at No. 20 West avenue on Sunday morning and devoured some chop suey. They declined to settle and one of the proprietors started to enforce collection. A table and the dishes were overturned.
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RECORD OF DEATHS
 
Richard J. CONDON died yesterday at his home, No. 22 Park avenue, aged 47 years. He leaves four daughters, Julia, Grace, Florence and Mabel CONDON; his mother, Mrs. Mary CONDON; three sisters, Catherine, Mary and Nellie CONDON, and one brother, George CONDON.
 
Anthony HASSELBERG died yesterday at the family home, No. 704 Garson avenue, aged 21 years. He leaves his parents, Henry and Margaret HESSELBERG; two brothers, Henry and George HESSELBERG, and two sisters, Anna and Mary HASSELBERG.
 
John R., son of Thomas F. and Ida CUMMINGS, died yesterday morning at the family home, No. 394 South Goodman street, aged 4 years.
 
Margaret McCANN died last evening at her home, No. 868 North Goodman street. The remains were removed to No. 162 State street.
 
Mrs. Adelaide WINANS died yesterday at No. 27 Ho__del place, aged 65 years. She leaves one son, William WINANS, and one grandson.
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OFFICERS WILL BE ENTERTAINED
 
Lieutenant O. W. GUELICH, of the Fiftieth Separate Company has made arrangements for the entertainment of the officers who will be here for the annual inspection of the National Guard organizations next month. A meeting of representatives of the three companies and the headquarters of the Third Regiment was held Sunday, and plans for the entertainment of the visiting officers were taken up. An informal dinner will be given at the Eggleston Hotel on Monday evening March 1st.
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PERSONAL MENTION
 
W. F. SIELOFF entertained at his home in Avenue D Friday evening.
 
Mrs. E. HACKEY of Charlotte street, has returned home after a month's visit with relatives in Boston and other cities.
 
Mrs. Cora BAUER, of No. 17 Edmonds street, has returned from Chicago where she was the guest of her sister for two months.
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MARRIED
 
BEST - WHITLEY - Monday, February 22, 1909, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. A. F. STEWART, Edmonds street, by the Rev. Edward P. HART, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Edna A. WHITLEY and Edward W. BEST. No cards.
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DIED
 
RENDSLAND - At the family home, Sunday morning, February 21, 1909, Catherine, wife of George RENDSLAND. Besides her husband she leaves three sons, George J., Francis B. and John J., also three daughters, Alice D., Agnes C., and Cecelia E. RENDSLAND.
-Funeral Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the house and 10 o'clock from Cathedral.
 
FISHER - Sunday night February 21, 1909, at the family home, No. 212 Almira street, Anna J. HAHN of William G. FISHER.
-Funeral Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church.
 
HASSELBERG - At the family home, No. 704 Garson avenue, Anthony HASSELBERG, aged 21 years, 5 months. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry HASSELBERG; two brothers, Henry and George and two sisters, Anna and Mary.
-Funeral Thursday morning at 8:30 from the family home and 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
 
WARENGA - At the family residence, on Atlantic avenue, in East Brighton, Monday, February 22, 1909, Rosie, daughter of James and Elsie WARENGA, aged 3 years and 5 months.
-Funeral services at the family residence on Wednesday, February 24, 1909, at 2:30 P. M. Burial at Brighton cemetery.
 
COWLES - At his home, No. 24 High street, Fairport, N. Y., Monday, February 22, 1909, William H. COWLES, aged 71 years and 6 months. Besides his widow, he is survived by five children, William P., of Erie, Pa.; Frederick L., of Dayton, O.; Mrs. Jacob MILLER, Miss Esther COWLES and Albert COWLES of Fairport; one sister, Mrs. Mary HAMPTON, of Rockford, Ill., and one brother, John C. COWLES, of Rochester.
-The funeral will be held at the house in Fairport Wednesday at 2 P. M. and will be private. Interment in Greenvale cemetery, Fairport.
 
WINANS - In this city, Monday, February 22, 1909, at No. 27 H_l_der place, Mrs. Adelaide WINANS, aged 65 years. Deceased is survived by one son, William WINANS, and one grandson.
-Private funeral service will be held at the late residence at 2 P. M. Wednesday. Interment at Mt. Hope cemetery.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed Feb 24, 1909
 
Well Known Genevan Is Object Of Search
 
Louis Stauff, Sr., Suddenly Disappears
 
Geneva, Feb. 23 - Relatives and friends of Louis STAUFF, Sr., are anxious because of his strange disappearance, and some persons think that there has been foul play or that while temporarily deranged Mr. STAUFF has done away with himself. Mr. STAUFF for the past ten years had been superintendent of the S. K. Nester malt house and was employed there for the past thirty-three years. He was also well known because of his connection with the Geneva Fire Department, of which he was assistant chief for several years. He was a member of the Nester Hose.
     Mr. STAUFF last week opened the Palm Hotel, and since that time, more particularly, he was noticed to act strangely. Mr. STAUFF yesterday removed from his late residence at No. 33 Exchange street to the Palm Hotel, and last night he left his wife in their apartments and went away, no one knows where.
     After making a thorough search of the city last night the police decided this morning to search the canal in the vicinity of the malt house and the Patent Cereal works, and searching parties were organized and the canal and harbor dragged until this afternoon.
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Absence Of Criminal Cases Seems Probable
 
At Adjourned Term of County Court of Yates
 
Penn Yan, Feb. 23 - From present indications it is probable that there will be no cases of a criminal nature tried at the adjourned term of County Court, which will open next Monday.
     The dismissal of the indictment against Joseph HARRINGTON by County Judge BAKER ends the prosecution of that case, unless an appeal is taken to the Appellate Division and granted. It is said to be improbable that a conviction could be obtained of Howland SNYDER, charged with burglary and larceny, because of the death of the complaining witness. Frank R. JENKINS, the complainant in the forgery charge against a young woman here, is said to be ill, and Alice CONNELL may not be tried in County Court. Only one other indictment remains, and the indicted one's where-abouts are unknown to anyone here. It is against the man arrested for burglarising a boarding house at Dresden.
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COVERT - GUTH
 
Canandaigua, Feb. 23 - Miss Mabel GUTH, daughter of Mrs. Andrew GUTH, of Buffalo, and Lawrence COVERT, son of Lewis H. COVERT, of Starkey, N. Y., were united in marriage to-night at 5:30 o'clock by Clair L. MOREY, justice of the peace of this village. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride's mother and the groom's father, Miss Mary MEATH and Mrs. Florence DARLING, the last two of Canandaigua. The newly married couple left after the ceremony for Rochester.
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NATIVE OF RUSHVILLE IS DEAD
 
Hon. Daniel DINTURFF Was Active in Politics in Michigan
 
Rushville, Feb. 23 - Word was received here Monday of the death at his home in Fowlerville, Mich., of Daniel DINTURFF, who passed away Sunday after a brief illness of pneumonia.
     Mr. DINTURFF was the son of Jacob and Rachel DINTURFF, and was born on the old homestead, now known as the Daniel KNAPP farm, near this village. His father and another brother, John, were pioneer settlers of the town. After his marriage to Mary McMASTER he moved to Fowlerville, Mich., where he acquired considerable property. He took an active part in political affairs, representing his district in the state legislature at Lansing for two consecutive terms.
     The deceased was about 78 years of age. Of a family of nine children, one of whom was Peter L., of this village, who died two years ago, only two survive, John, of Penn Yan, and Mrs. Daniel KNAPP, of this town. The deceased also leaves his wife, Mary, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Ella Hatch GROVE, of Fowlerville.
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UGLY-LOOKING WEAPON FOUND
 
Penn Yan, Feb. 23 - A murderous appearing weapon, fashioned in the shape of a stilletto and made from an eight-inch file, was found in the toilet room adjoining police court yesterday, being accidentally discovered by a plumber who was making repairs. It was secreted where it would otherwise escape observation. It is surmised that a man recently in custody secreted the weapon where it was found.
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WILL OF GAINES MAN IS OFFERED
 
Clarence J. Balcom Left Estate of $8,500.
Provides For His Mother
Life Use of Greater Part of Estate Granted to Wife of Testator.
Will of Hannah M. Allen. Medina Woman, Disposes of $4,250
 
Albion, Feb. 23 - The will of Clarence J. BALCOM, who died in Gaines January 26th, was offered for probate before Surrogate Signor this afternoon. The will disposes of property valued at $6,000 in real estate and $2,500 in personal estate.
     To the testator's mother, Marie M. BALCOM, is given the life use of $1,000, to be set aside and used for her support and maintenance. At her death the remainder of the money, with enough from the estate to bring the sum up to $1,000 again, to be divided among the testator's three children, Bertha COLONEY, Walter W. BALCOM and Oris C. BALCOM.
     Life use of all of the rest of the estate is given to the testator's widow, Carrie I. BALCOM, with permission to use as much from the principal of the personal estate as may be necessary for her proper maintenance and for the care and education of the minor children. Money may also be used from the principal to keep the farm in order. At the death of the widow all of the property is to go to the three children, share and share alike.
 
     The will of Hannah M. ALLEN was admitted to probate this morning. It disposes of an estate valued at $4,000 realty and $250 personalty. The testatrix died in Medina January 14th. All property of every description is given to the daughter, Elizabeth B. ALLEN, who is also made executrix. Mrs. ALLEN left a husband, Charles ALLEN.
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MEDINA MAN DIES FROM INJURIES
 
Accident to Philip Bannon, Central Flagman, Fatal
 
Medina, Feb. 23 - Philip BANNON, the New York Central flagman of Medina who was injured by being struck by a switching freight car last Friday died at the Medina Hospital early this morning.
    Mr. BANNON lost three fingers of his right hand and suffered a dislocation of his shoulder, and it was thought at first that he would recover.
     His advanced age, however, with the severe shock he sustained, rendered his condition dangerous after the first day.
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MRS. JOHN P. ABBEY
 
Canandaigua, Feb. 23 - Mrs. John P. ABBEY, mother of Mrs. P. H. SISSON, of this place, died yesterday afternoon in Honeoye. Her age was 66 years, and she had lived in the town of Richmond over forty years. Before her marriage she lived at Brookline, Mass. She was an active member of the Congregational Church at Honeoye. The survivors are her husband, one son, Frank P. ABBEY, of Boston, Mass., and one daughter, Mrs. P. H. SISSON. Mrs. ABBEY was afflicted with diphtheria, from which she partially recovered. After she suffered from Bright's disease, which was the cause of her death.
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CALEDONIA DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES
 
Caledonia, Feb. 23 - The Democratic caucus was held last night at the town room, and there was a good attendance. Frank O'BRIEN was chosen chairman. Wilbur C. PLACE secretary and John LEARY and Fred DALEY tellers. The following ticket was nominated: Supervisor, Frank D. BALL: town clerk, W. C. PLACE; collector, Hiram SWAN; town superintendent of highways, Malcolm CAMPBELL; justices of the peace, Lester BROWNELL, W. J. WILLIAMS, Jr., Sylvester CLARK (on both tickets) and D. TENNENT; assessors, James ESPIE, John H. BARKS and Peter J. CARMICHAEL (on both tickets), overseer of poor, Duncan SMITH (on both tickets); highway commissioners, John P. KELLY, Daniel KELLY and Daniel H. MILLS.
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VETERANS ENTERTAIN TEACHERS
 
Lyons, Feb. 23 - The A. D. Adams Post, G. A. R., No. 143, of this village, entertained the teachers of the Lyons High School at their rooms, in the Bashford building, on Water street, last night. A programme was rendered consisting of speeches by Professor Frank H. GARDNER and Rev. Dr. L. A. OSTRANDER and several musical selections. A roast pig supper was served. Heidenrich Brothers' Orchestra furnished music during the time refreshments were being served.
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WELCH - REDMOND
 
Church Wedding for Young Woman of Mount Morris
 
Mount Morris, Feb. 23 - Miss Florence REDMOND, only daughter of Richard REDMOND, of this place, was united in marriage to Charles WELCH, of Leicester, at 8:30 o'clock this morning in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the ceremony being performed by Rev. James H. DAY, pastor of the church. The couple were attended by Dr. Harry J. PARMALEE, of Batavia, and Miss Katherine DORREY, of Le Roy. The bride was dressed in a gray traveling gown and carried a prayer book.
     Many persons attended the ceremony. After the service at the church a wedding dinner was served at the Genesee House. Mr. and Mrs. WELCH left for an extended wedding trip, which will include Rochester, Albany and Washington. On their return they will reside in Leicester.
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MRS. REBECCA ANN LOGAN
 
Dansville, Feb. 23 - Mrs. Rebecca Ann LOGAN died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John GILMAN, in the town of Sparta, yesterday, aged 74 years. Mrs. LOGAN was born in the town in which she died, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius KIEHLE. December 15, 1850, she married Andrew LOGAN. Besides her daughter, Mrs. LOGAN leaves an only grandson, Andrew Logan GILMAN, a lawyer of Albany, and these four brothers: John KIEHLE, of Kansas City; Elias KIEHLE, of Dansville; Henry, of Westfield, Pa., and William KIEHLE, of Rochester. Mrs. LOGAN was a member of the English Lutheran Church since she was 18 years of age.
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CALEDONIA FIREMEN ENTERTAINED
 
Caledonia, Feb. 23 - Chemical Hose Company, which is composed of young men of the village, gave a pleasing entertainment last night to a large audience at Burgess Hall. The programme consisted of readings by Mrs. L. L. ZIMMER, music, Young Ladies Mandolin Club; cornet solo, Merton PHELPS, and three far__ by the members of the company. Dancing to the music of Cameron's Orchestra of Scottsville, followed the entertainment. The firemen made about $80.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF FIREMEN
 
Mount Morris, Feb. 23 - The annual meeting of the Mount Morris Fire Department was held in the hose rooms, in the village building, last night, and the following officers were re-elected for another year: President, Thomas HUDSON; vice-president, Edward A. PATTON; secretary and treasurer, D. Earle AYRAULT; chief, Monroe D. BAKER; assistant chief, William SETIH. A banquet followed the official business.
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DEATH COMES TO MARTIN KIMMEL
 
Prominent Citizen of Wayland Passes Away
Served On County Board Deceased Was Supervisor Four Terms.
Was Engaged in Hardware Business and Vice-President of a Bank -
Active for Good
 
Wayland, Feb. 23 - The death of Martin KIMMEL, Sr., a highly esteemed citizen and leading business man, occurred this afternoon.
     Mr. KIMMEL was born in Bavaria, Germany, February 13, 1831, and came to America with his parents when he was 16 years of age. He inherited the progressive characteristics of his race, and in early youth obtained as thorough an education as the limited means of his parents permitted. Determining to start himself upon a business career, he purchased a stump machine and profitably used it two seasons. He then bought a sawmill at Haskinsville, but one year later moved it to this village.
     In 1884 the deceased sold his mill and purchased a farm, and by subsequent purchases he increased his land holdings to over four hundred acres of the best farming land in this vicinity. In 1881 he opened a hardware store under the name of KIMMEL & MORRIS, but since 1889 it has been conducted by M. KIMMEL & Sons.
     Mr. KIMMEL was the moving spirit in the building of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in this village, and was prominently identified with every important step in the progress of this village. He was a lifelong Democrat, and he served as supervisor of this town in 1872, 1873, 1879 and 1880. He was also vice-president of the First National Bank.
     Mr. KIMMEL was married to Miss Catherine GROSS in 1855, and she died in 1862, leaving three children. He married for his second wife Mrs. Clara VOGT KIRK, who died one year ago. He leaves five sons, Martin, John, Frank and Peter, of this village, and Jacob, of C____, and eight daughters, Mrs. Peter YOHAN, Mrs. Henry YOHAN, Mrs. John Q___TS, Mrs. William SOURBIER, Mrs. Fred SCHMITZ, Misses Lizzie and Helen, of this village, and Mrs. Edward RITZ(?), of Rochester.
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COMING TO LYONS FOR REMAINS
 
Word Received from Relatives of James Barbour
 
Lyons, Feb. 23 - Word was received by Undertaker BOEHEIM, of this village, this morning that relatives of James BARBOUR, of Jamestown, who was killed last night by the New York Central passenger train that arrived here at 6:03 o'clock, would come to-day for the remains. BARBOUR was here putting up some metal cases at the surrogate's office for the Art Metal Construction Company of Jamestown, N. Y. Before he could set up the cases he had to have his trunk containing tools, and it was for this reason that he made the trip to the depot. Nearly $200 was found in his pocket, which was turned over to Coroner ALLEN, of Clyde.
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PALMYRA FARMERS' INSTITUTE
 
Palmyra, Feb. 23 - A farmers' institute under the direction of the state Department of Agriculture opened in the new grange home here to-day, and not-withstanding the rain there was a large number of the local grangers present. The institute was under the direction of T. B. WILSON, of Halls Corners, as conductor, and Fred L. REEVES, of this village, was local correspondent.
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FUNERAL OF DANIEL M. HULSE
 
Canandaigua, Feb. 23 - The funeral of Daniel M. HULSE, who died suddenly Saturday night, took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the Presbyterian Church, which was filled with sorrowing friends and relatives. The members of the A. M. Murray Post, G. A. R., attended in a body, as did the force of postoffice employees. The floral tributes were of unusual abundance and beauty, testifying to the high esteem in which Mr. HULSE was held by many friends. Rev. Guy L. MORRELL, pastor of the church, preached the funeral sermon. The burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.
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MRS. RACHEL A. MARSH
 
Waterloo, Feb. 23 - Mrs. Rachel A. MARSH, wife of Amos MARSH, of Waterloo township and an esteemed resident of the town, died at her late home to-day at the age of 70 years. Mrs. MARSH had resided in the town for thirty-five years. The cause of death was paralysis. She leaves, besides her husband, four sons, Frank MARSH, of Waterloo, Spencer MARSH, of East Syracuse, and William and Lewis MARSH, of Cayuga.
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MRS. A. D. STONE
 
Churchville, Feb. 23 - At 9 o'clock this morning occurred the death of Mrs. A. D. STONE, one of Churchville's most highly esteemed women, at the age of 66 years. Mrs. STONE's maiden name was Mary GARDNER DAVIS. She was a daughter of the late Henry W. DAVIS, Sr., of Churchville. She was born in Rochester and came to Churchville when 9 years of age. Mrs. STONE was for many years a member of the Union Congregational Church. She leaves, beside her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Frank T. SAGE, of Westminster road, Rochester.
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ELIJAH C. UPTON
 
Death of Well-Known Spencerport Man Occurs Suddenly
 
Spencerport, Feb. 23 - The death of Elijah C. UPTON, who for many years was one of the best known citizens of Spencerport, occurred unexpectedly at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in Rochester.
     The deceased was 74 years of age, and was born in the town of Greece, being one of a family of ten children. He was the son of James UPTON, who was a leading business man of Spencerport in the early days. Elijah UPTON, in partnership with N. S. P. CROCKER, was for a considerable period a very extensive dealer in grain and produce here. He was subsequently employed by the New York Central Railroad.
     Mr. UPTON was married in May 1862 to Miss Martha E. WARREN, of Warsaw, Wyoming county. He came to Spencerport about forty-eight years ago, and purchased soon after the Charles CHURCH residence, which had been his home since that time. He had many friends.
     Mr. UPTON leaves his wife, three brothers, E. M. UPTON and Willard UPTON, of Rochester, and John, of this village; three sons and three daughters, Ned, Theodore C., James, Bertha, Grace, and Bessie, all of Spencerport. The body has been brought here.
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HENRY J. SADLER APPOINTED
 
Albany, Feb. 23 - State Comptroller GAUS has appointed Henry J. SADLER, of Penn Yan, transfer tax attorney for Yates county in place of Calvin J. HUSON. The salary is in fees.
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BRAVE RESCUE OF SMALL SKATER
 
Factory Foreman Drags Boy from Water of Irondequoit Bay
 
Valentine DOZER, a small boy who lives in Bay street, owes his life to the presence of mind and bravery of William A. KUNZ, a foreman at the Bausch & Lomb factory, who dragged the DOZER boy from a perilous place in Irondequoit bay Monday. KUNZ was on a hunting trip which brought him near Float Bridge, when he heard cries for help which proceeded from somewhere near the bridge. He found struggling in the water a boy who had broken through the ice.
     KUNZ found a pole and extended it to the boy, who grasped it, but was too exhausted to be able to retain his hold.
     At this, KUNZ seeing a boat near, shoved the craft across the ice and succeeded in reaching the place where the lad was struggling. He pushed the bow of the boat into the open water and dragged the boy aboard. Immediately thereafter the boat capsized and both occupants were thrown into the water, KUNZ managed to get the boy to a place of safety on the ice. He then crawled out and brought the unconscious boy to the shore.
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HORSE FOUND ITS WAY HOME
 
A person who gave his name as Abe BURNUPSKY and his residence as No. 12 Dover street rushed up to Patrolman Ignatz HETZLER in Exchange street early yesterday evening and complained that a horse which he had hired from a livery firm ran away from the corner of Exchange and Adams streets. The runaway was reported at police headquarters and shortly afterward the owners of the horse, the McGregor Livery Company, in Cortland street, telephoned that the horse had returned to its headquarters, safe and sound.
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BROOMSTICK BEAT REVOLVER
 
Old Man Says He Chased Masked Robber Out of His House
 
George STECKMEIER, 78 years old, reported to District Attorney WIDENER and Sheriff GILLETTE yesterday morning that a young man forced his way into his house about midnight Monday, held him up with a revolver and demanded money. STECKMEIER says he grabbed a broomstick and attacked the intruder and that his wife's screams scared the bandit away. George FONTE and Hugh CLARK, neighbors, responded to Mrs. STECKMEIER's cries and followed the would-be thief's footprints to the New York Central tracks.
     The STECKMEIER home is at Sand Ridge and Chili roads, a mile east of Chili Center. The old man is building houses and it is surmised the crook judged from that circumstance that he had considerable money on hand. STECKMEIER says his assailant is red-haired and wore a black mask, red handkerchief and long coat. The neighbors suspect a man known in the neighborhood.
     Detective BAUER, of the District-Attorney's office, and Deputy Sheriff Albert HAIGHT, of Chili, worked on the case yesterday and have a clew. An arrest may be made to-day.
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LUMBERMAN HELD AS PROSSER
 
John KEEFE, a North Woods lumberman, who had drifted to Clyde seeking work as an ice cutter, was detained by the chief constable there on suspicion of being John PROSSER, the Gibson murder suspect. Jailer BIRDSALL and Eugene McCARTHY, of Fairport, who knows PROSSER, went to Clyde by order of Sheriff GILLETTE yesterday. They found that KEEFE resembles PROSSER except in being five inches too tall, having different colored hair, different features, different nativity and stuttering with a different accent.
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CELEBRATE EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY
 
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. C. HEUER, of Flint street, entertained twenty of their friends at cards Monday evening the occasion being the eighth anniversary of their marriage. Prizes were won by Mrs. Thomas ATKIN, Mrs. J. P. JOSH, Thomas ATKIN and Charles TREGENNA. Frederick LEITH, phrenologist, entertained.
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SCHEYER- JONES
 
Miss Jennie JONES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. KLIPPERT, of William street, was married to Herbert E. SCHEYER, of New York, at Our Lady of Victory Church on Sunday. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ollie JONES, and the groom by Jules WEGMAN. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Mr and Mrs. SCHEYER left for New York, where they will reside.
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ITALIAN ELOPERS SEPARATED
 
Francesco DiCESARI, the Syracuse man who is accused of having abducted Carmela PAPPACENA, of that city, and of bringing her to Rochester, was arraigned in police court yesterday on a charge of petit larceny preferred by Pasquale TOMASSI, of Rochester. He will have a hearing to-day. The PAPPACENA girl was taken back to Syracuse yesterday morning.
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TWO YOUNG MEN TAKEN TO PRISON
 
Still Sentence for Alleged Robbers of Drunken Man
 
Deputy Sheriff Joseph LEGLER took Philip THOMPSON and John O'HARA to Auburn this morning to serve state prison sentences of no less than five years nor more than eight years and three months. They were convicted of robbery second degree, for the alleged hold up of a drunken man in a West avenue hotel. The judgment has been appealed to the Appellate Division by their lawyer, George S. VAN SCH___.
     In sentencing THOMPSON and O'HARA, Special County Judge ___ told them that their crime was cowardly because they had robbed a drunken man. He denied a trial motion, made partly on the ground of unfavorable knowledge of one of the defendants possessed by a juror.
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HEART DISEASE KILL TWO MEN
 
Coroner Kleindienst Grants Certificates in Their Cases
 
Alonzo WANDELL died yesterday morning at his home, No. 199 Genesee street, aged 68 years. His death was sudden and Coroner KLEINDIENST, who was called to investigate the occurrence found that he had succumbed to an attack of angina pectoris. A certificate to that effect was granted.
     Coroner KLEINDIENST granted a verdict of death from natural causes in the case of John PARETI, of No. 71 Ridgeway avenue. PARETI was inspecting a house which was being built in Albermarle street by his son-in-law, Louis WERA, when he was stricken with heart failure and died instantly. He was 65 years old.
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OPERATION ON A. D. McKEE
 
Secretary A. D. McKEE, of the Y. M. C. A., submitted to an operation for appendicitis at the Homeopathic Hospital yesterday morning. The operation was performed by Dr. W. D. BECKER and was pronounced successful. As there were no attendant complications there is every prospect for speedy recovery. Mr. McKEE has been subject to slight attacks of the trouble for some time.
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$15,000 FOR HER FINGERS
 
The action of Geraldine COOPER against the Manchester Railway Company, brought by a manicurist to recover $15,000 damages for injuries to her fingers sustained through the defendant's negligence, will be placed on trial in the moot court of the Law Clerks' Association to-night. Hon D. C. HEBBARD will act as judge. Louis JACUBOWITZ will appear for the plaintiff and Francis A. FRIEL for the defense. Local physicians of eminence have been impressed to give expert testimony. The usual large attendance of the general public is looked for.
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INJURED BY BURSTING DRUM
 
Reuben MOWRY, an employee of the American Wood Working Machinery Company, received several cuts about the left temple yesterday morning while engaged in testing a new machine at the company's plant in Lyell avenue. The left side of his head was cut by flying pieces of a revolving drum which exploded and the sight of his left eye may be impaired. MOWRY lives at No. 117 Driving Park avenue. He is at the City Hospital.
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FRIENDS SURPRISE ON BIRTHDAY
 
With the counivance(?) of his wife, men friends of Louis J. MERKLINGER, of No. 160(?) Warwick avenue, completely surprised him with a birthday party Monday evening. Mr. MERKLINGER rose to the occasion and enjoyed heartily an evening of merriment. An impromptu programme of amusements was followed by a supper superintended by Mrs. MERKLINGER.
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LECTURE AT NO. 6 SCHOOL
 
Mr. Montgomery LEARY will give an illustrated lecture Friday night at the meeting of the Men's Civic Club of No. 6 School. His subject will be "What Rochester is Doing in the Fight against Tuberculosis." Violin solos, duets and trios, will be furnished by Walter DOUGHTY, Hazel SMITH and Mabel HAGER, pupils of the school. Matters of organization will be discussed by the club. The meeting will be opened at 7:45 o'clock.
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REDFIELD - HILL
 
Miss Pette Sada Banks HILL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William W. HILL, was married to Dr. Howard F. REDFIELD at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 420 Plymouth avenue. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. C. B. CHAPIN. Dr. and Mrs. REDFIELD will be at home at the Summerville boulevard after May 1st.
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LICENSES FOR MARRIAGE
 
Permits Granted to Applicants at City Clerk's Office
 
Marriage licenses were granted yesterday by the City Clerk to the following applicants:
George MAGILA, No. 90 Baden street, and Constantine SLAPICE(?), No. _ Baden street.
 
Jay William GREENWOOD, No. 29 Greig street, and M. Evelyn LA PALM, No. 8 Saratoga avenue.
Edwin EVANS, Ayer, Mass., and Gertrude Estelle MOCK, No. __ Rutgers street.
Charles George MEYER, No. _27 Clifford avenue and Adeline Charlotte HAHNKE, No. 178 Edward street.
 
Leigh Wallace Sherman HOSTETTLERM, No. 52 Chestnut street, and Lida Florence COOK, No. _ Chestnut street.
 
Charles Sufreine Robert GAESSER, No. 537 Joseph avenue, and Anna Bertha ZAHN, No. 44 Rhina street.
 
Thomas DONOVAN, No. 360 Frost avenue, and Minnie KELLEY, No. 76 Seward street.
John Lawrence KEILER, No. 166(?) Alfonse street and Katie SELLINGER, No. 591 Portland street.
 
Albert William OTT, No. 13 Helena street, and Josephine Elizabeth DORAN, No. 552 North street.
 
Max ROSE, No. 7 Hanover(?) street, and Rose COHEN, No. 32 Nassau street.
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RECORD OF DEATHS
 
The funeral of Lawrence J. DOUD, a contractor, who died at his home, No. 156 Cady street, Sunday, will take place at 9:30 o'clock this morning from the home and 10 o'clock from Immaculate Conception church. Mr. DOUD was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, and came to Rochester when he was 17 years of age. He was in the carpenter contracting business from the age of 21 until his death. He leaves three sisters, Mrs. PAUDER, of Melbourne, Australia, and Mrs. BURNS and Elizabeth M. DOUD, of this city.
 
Louis J. MAXWELL, of No. 101 Oak street, died last evening at the Homeopathic Hospital, aged 58 years. He leaves his wife, Marie MAXWELL; two sons, Louis W. and Frederick; one daughter, Mrs. Charles OBERG, and two sisters and two brothers in Canada.
 
Anna HAYES WALLACE died Monday evening at her home, No. 13 Werner park, aged 28 years, 8 months and 20 days. She leaves her husband, Robert B. WALLACE; her father, William H. HAYES, and one brother, Willard E., of this city.
 
Wilhelmina, wife of Fred HOCHSCHULZ, died Monday at her home in Brighton, aged 63 years. She leaves, besides her husband, one son, one daughter and two grandchildren.
 
Ercelli Fern, daughter of Leon H.(?), and Blanche BISHOP, died yesterday at the family home, No. 261 Pennsylvania avenue, aged 3 weeks.
 
Marie G., daughter of Leo and the late Marion DHAEHAES, died last night at the family home, No. 153 Atkinson street.
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DIED
 
BUTLER - Sunday, February 21, 1909, at his home, No. 190 Warner street, George A. BUTLER, aged 64 years. He leaves his wife; a daughter, Kate O., and three sons, A. Knapp, George A., Jr. and Harold W. BUTLER; two sisters, Mrs. J. T. FRY and Mrs. Fred VICK, and two brothers, Nathan and W. Bertram BUTLER.
-The funeral will be held from his home to-day (Wednesday) at 2 P. M., and from Mount Hope Chapel at 3 P. M.
 
DELEHUNTY - Tuesday, February 23, 1909, at his residence, No. 18 Gorham street, John DELEHUNTY. He leaves his wife, Jane; five daughters, Mrs. Catherine JEFFREYS, Mrs. Margaret RODES, Misses Mary, Lauretta and Jennie DELEHUNTY; one son, Joseph DELEHUNTY; two sisters, Johanna and Margaret DELEHUNTY, and one brother, Edward Phalon.
-The funeral will take place to-morrow (Thursday) morning at 8 o'clock from his late residence and 10:30 o'clock from St. John's Church, Spencerport. 
 
BRUCE - At the Homeopathic Hospital, Tuesday, February 23, 1909, Clarence Stewart, infant son of John Alexander and Mary E. BRUCE, of Pittsford, N. Y., aged 3 days.
 
ZOBEL - At the Homeopathic Hospital, Monday night, February 22, 1909, John ZOBEL, aged 58 years and 11 months. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Charles and William, and three daughters, Mrs. George COLE, Mrs. William MUSFELDT and Miss Minnie ZOBEL, one brother, Carl ZOBEL, and one sister, Mrs. George MAES(?).
-The remains were removed to his home in East Brighton. Funeral from his home Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Interment in Mount Hope.
 
STONE - Entered into rest, at Churchville, N. Y., Tuesday, February 23, 1909, Mary Gardiner STONE aged 66 years. She is survived by her husband, Albert Dwight STONE, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank _? SAGE, of Rochester.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
WALLACE - In this city, Monday evening, February 22, 1909, at her home, No. 13 Werner park, Anna HAYES WALLACE, aged 28 years, 8 months and 20 days. She leaves her husband, Robert B. WALLACE; her father, William H. HAYES, and one brother, Willard E. HAYES, of this city.
-The funeral will take place from her late home Thursday morning at 8:30 and 9 o'clock from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Interment in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Lockport, Auburn and Syracuse papers please copy.
 
CONDON - Monday, February 22, 1909, at the family home, No. 22 Park avenue, Richard J. CONDON, aged 47 years. He leaves four daughters, Julia, Grace, Florence and Mabel CONDON; also his mother, Mrs. Mary CONDON; three sisters, Catherine, Mary and Nellie CONDON, and one brother, George CONDON.
-Funeral Thursday morning, February 25, at 8:30 o'clock from the house and 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
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