Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
July 14, 1913
CHESHIRE FARMER HANGS HIMSELF
Had Brooded Over Death of Daughter for Two Years
Wife Discovers The Body
William S. Johnson, on First Day in Summer Home on Canandaigua Lake, Commits
Suicide in Barn at Water’s Edge - Endowed Vassar
Canandaigua, July 13, Despondent by reason of ill health probably induced by
brooding over the loss of his only daughter, a girl just blossoming into young
womanhood some two years ago, William Seymour JOHNSON, 51 years of age, hung
himself in his barn at Bay View on the west shore of Canandaigua lake about 9 o’clock
this morning. Mr. JOHNSON took the loss of his daughter much to heart and for
some time past members of his family have been watching him, as he was thought
to be irrational at times.
The family resides at Cheshire, five miles southwest of this city. Mrs.
JOHNSON was desirous of taking possession of their cottage at Bay View for the
remainder of the summer, but Mr. JOHNSON was not inclined at first to go there.
Yesterday, however, the family moved to the lakeside and prepared to remain for
some time. After breakfast this morning, Mr. JOHNSON went to the little barn on
the cottage lot and when he did not return, his wife went to look for him and
found him in the barn dead, with a halter about his neck in a slip-noose
fashion.
One end of the halter-lead was tied to a post and the other end had been
fixed into a slip-noose and slipped over the man’s head. Then he had lain down
and the weight of his body had caused the noose to tighten more and more
effectually choking him to death.
Mr. JOHNSON was one of the best known citizens of the town of Canandaigua. He
was born in the vicinity where he died, having been the son of the late John L.
JOHNSON, Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSON, after the death of their daughter in September,
1910, just as she was preparing to re-enter Vassar College for her sophomore
year, endowed a $10,000 scholarship at the college that some needy girls might
perpetually have the opportunity of acquiring an education such as they had
planned for their daughter.
Mr. JOHNSON leaves his wife, a brother, Lewis M. JOHNSON, of Cheshire, and a
sister, Mrs. Julia CRANDALL, of this city. The remains were removed to the
residence at Cheshire soon after the discovery of the body and after Coroner
Alfred W. ARMSTRONG of this city, had been called.
The funeral will probably be held at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the
late residence at Cheshire with Rev. William E. SEARLES, of this city; pastor of
the Cheshire Union Church, officiating, and the burial will be made in Pine Bank
cemetery, Cheshire.
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INFANT’S BODY IN SATCHEL
Gruesome Find Made by Boys under Bushes in Seneca Park
Two boys found a black leather satchel under a clump of bushes in Seneca Park
late yesterday afternoon. When they opened it, the dead body of an infant a day
or two old was discovered. It is now at the morgue, and an autopsy to-day will
determine whether it was suffocated. A stocking was found stuffed in its mouth.
After their discovery the boys went post haste to police headquarters, and
turned the satchel and its contents over to Detective John SHAYNE. He notified
Coroner KLEINDIENST, and carried the gruesome find to the morgue.
The stocking jammed into the infant’s mouth suggests that it was thus put
to death. Clothing had been placed in the grip, perhaps with the idea that it
would serve in burying the body. Copies of New York papers were also found with
the body.
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CHILD STRUCK BY AUTO
Just How Serious Injuries to Medina Child Are Is Not Ascertained.
Medina, July 13 - Katherine ROACH, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John MACK(?), of Elm street, this village, had a narrow escape from death this
morning. The child had endeavored to cross the road in front of her home, but
upon reaching the center of the highway, she discovered an automobile
approaching and turned back to avoid it. The machine, which was owned and driven
by Bruce BRITT, of this village, struck her, knocking her to the ground.
She was carried to her home and Dr. J. V. G??RANS was summoned. She received
several cuts about the face and head, but whether she was internally injured or
not, the physician was unable to ascertain, ---- the first examination. The
machine was going very slowly and no blame is attached to Mr. BRITT for the
accident.
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CHARLES GOODYEAR
Seneca Falls, July 13 - Charles O. GOODYEAR, a well known resident of this village, died early to-day in a Rochester hospital where he had been under (line unreadable) was 69 years old, having been born in Cayuga county in 1844. H spent the principal part of his life in this village and had a wide circle of friends. His death came when his recovery was expected following an operation. Mr. GOODYEAR leaves his wife, Ellen GOODYEAR. The remains were brought here to-night.
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BODY OF NEGRO IN CANAL
Found Floating in Water at Medina. No Identification Marks
Medina, July 13 - This morning about ? o’clock, the body of an unknown
negro was discovered floating down the Erie canal in this village. It was
recovered — Chief of Police John STORK and taken to the undertaking rooms of O’Reilly
A ____. Coroner Charles F. FAIRMAN was summoned and viewed the remains. The body
had the appearances of having been in the water for some time.
No papers or other marks of identification, with the exception of an open
jack-knife bearing the name of Chase & Breed, local hardware merchants.
There were no marks or bruises on the body to indicate foul play, and the whole
affair is a mystery which will probably remain unsolved.
The body is that of a man about 40 years of age, five feet ten in height and
weighing about 165 pounds. The local police do not recall having seen the man
about town.
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SONS INHERIT $33,000
Albion, July 13 - Letters of administration have been issued to B. Harold DENSMORE, of Rochester, and A. Willard DENSMORE, of Gaines, on the estate of their parents, Mrs. Alsetta C. DENSMORE, whose estate amounted to $3,000 in personalty which was given to Harold DENSMORE, Willard DENSMORE and their sister, Mrs. Merl BROOKS, of Knowlesville, and upon the estate of their father, the late Byron DENSMORE, of Gaines, who died June 26, 1913 leaving an estate of $30,000 of which $20,000 is realty and $10,000 personalty.
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FUNERAL OF JUDGE SEYMOUR
Impressive Service Held at Mount Morris - Body Cremated in Buffalo
Mount Morris, July 13 - The funeral of Henry H. SEYMOUR, whose death occurred
at the Jackson Health Resort in Dansville on Tuesday evening following an
illness of several months, was held from his palatial residence. "The
Terraces"(?) here yesterday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. George A. HARVEY
pastor of Saint John’s Episcopal Church, of this village, officiated at the
services and the impressive Episcopal rites were listened to by many friends who
had gathered to pay their last respects. The choir of the church sang two
selections, "Lead Kindly Light," and "Abide in Me."
The pall bearers were Norman A. and Edward C. SEYMORE of Mount Morris,
brothers of Henry H. SEYMOUR.
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BARN AND CONTENTS BURN
Loss on Rockefeller Farm Near Phelps Will Total $3,000
Phelps, July 13 - A barn on the Norman L. ROCKEFELLER farm, two miles
northwest of Phelps, now the property of Ira P. ROCKEFELLER, was totally
destroyed by fire of mysterious origin that broke out at 2:30 o’clock this
afternoon. The contents, owned jointly by Cornelius WHITE and Mrs. ROCKEFELLER,
consisted of twelve tons of hay, eighty bushels of oats and numerous farming
implements. They were all burned, entailing a total loss estimated at $3,000 on
which there is $800 insurance.
Two horses and several head of cattle were taken out of the barn after the
flames had been discovered. The farm is occupied by Hector MORTON. A high wind
prevailed while the fire was in progress and attention was devoted to saving
other buildings nearby.
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FUNERAL OF HUMPHREY DONOHUE
Canandaigua, July 13 - To-morrow morning at 10:30 o’clock will be held the funeral of Humphrey DONAHUE, who died at the age of 45 years at his home in Wood street, Friday night, after a long illness with tuberculosis. For many years, Mr. DONAHUE had been a trusted employee of the New York Central and his last service for that road was as a passenger trainman on the "peanut" branch between this city and Batavia. He leaves a wife, Catherine DONAHUE, and eight children, Alice, Edward, Charles, Leo, Howard, Ray, Osborne and James DONAHUE, all of this city; his parents and a sister, all residing in Ireland, and a brother, Florence DONAHUE, of Rochester. The funeral will be held from St. Mary’s Church, but the interment will be in Penn Yan.
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TROUBLE AT HORNELL
Hornell, July 13 - Considerable damage was done by a high wind which swept over Hornell this afternoon. Trees were uprooted, wires are down and many windows are broken.
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FARMER FALLS FROM CHERRY TREE AND BACK IS BROKEN
Injuries to John Trou of Millville, Probably Fatal
Medina, July 13 - John TROU, of Millville met with probably a fatal accident
this morning. Mr. TROU was standing at the top of a high ladder picking cherries
when the ladder broke, precipitating him to the ground, a distance of about
fifteen feet. His cries for help soon brought members of his family to his side
and he was carried into the house and attended by Dr. Fred ECKERSON.
An examination revealed the fact that his back had been broken. He was
brought to Medina and taken to the hospital in Buffalo. Little hopes of his
recovery are entertained. Mr. TROU is a prosperous and well known farmer in
Millville and is about 65 years of age. He has a wife and several children.
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ALBION BRIDGE IS SPUNKY
Goes Up in the Air and Refuses to Come Down for an Hour
Albion, July 13 - Traffic across the Erie canal in this village was at a
standstill for about an hour Saturday afternoon during the rush hour when the
Main street electric lift bridge refused to work after being elevated to permit
a boat to pass. The bridge is the only one — admission for a distance of about
two miles east and west and all of the state highways leading into Albion.
?? well — residence of the northern part of the village were compelled to
wait or travel two miles to cross. The bridge --- given considerable trouble in
being ----ted and experts who have charge of that work for the state have
(unreadable) the defect.
Electrician Paul R. WEST, of this village was summoned after the bridge had
been out of service an hour and discovered that a piece of cement which had been
d----ed had fallen back of a (unreadable) causing it to fail to release. He
removed the cement chip and the bridge was lowered.
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DIED
GOSS - Entered into rest, Saturday, July 12, 1913, at her late residence, No.
2 Burke terrace, Helen M., widow of Samuel GOSS.
-Funeral strictly private. Kindly omit flowers.
KISLINGBURY - At the home of his daughter, Mrs. George P. LEE, No. 400 West avenue, Sunday morning, July 13, 1913, Frank W. KISLINGBURY, aged 71 years. He leaves four daughters, two sons, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother and three sisters.
MENTER - At his summer home, Thousand Islands, Saturday, July 12, 1913,
Charles A. MENTER, aged 51 years.
-The funeral will take place from the residence, No. 321 Meigs street,
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Please omit flowers.
SATTEL - At the family residence, No. 452 Clifford avenue, Saturday morning,
July 12, 1913, Michael SATTEL, son of Peter and Mary SATTEL, aged 42 years.
Besides his parents he leaves two children and four brothers, Anthony, Charles,
Frederick and Jacob SATTEL.
-The funeral will take place Tuesday morning from his late residence at 8:30
o’clock and at St. Michael’s Church at 9 o’clock. Burial in family lot at
Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
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IN MEMORIAM
JOHNSTON - In memory of my beloved mother, Lottie JOHNSTON, who died
Saturday, July 13, 1912.
She has reached a heavenly shore,
Dwells with Christ forever more;
Safely gathered in the fold.
Now the Saviour’s face behold.
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APPOINTED HIGHWAY INSPECTOR
Lyons, July 13 - Edward Towar WELLS, of this village, to-day received a
letter from John N. CARLISLE, stating that he had appointed Mr. WELLS an
inspector of construction work on state highways in the state of New York and to
report for duty at once. Mr. WELLS for some time past has been engaged by the
Great Lakes Construction Company in barge canal work and has not decided whether
or not he will accept the appointment.
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LYONS CELLAR ROBBED OF CONTENTS
Lyons, July 13 - Saturday night unknown parties entered Charles AHERNS cellar
in Geneva street and took several dozen eggs, two to three crocks of butter and
nearly all the canned fruit stored therein. The lock on an outside cellar door
was broken and entrance gained. There is no clue to the guilty parties.
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SLIPS BETWEEN SCAFFOLD AND BUILDING
Lyons, July 13 - Grover C. ERHARDT, while at work on the PATON house in Broad
street Saturday afternoon, slipped between the scaffold and the building and
received several bad bruises and a cut on his hand which required several
stitches. Dr. Myron E. CARMER was called.
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FUNERAL OF GEORGE SAUNDERS
Waterloo, July 13 - The funeral of George SAUNDERS, aged 32, who died at
Willard, was held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, from the residence of his
father, John SAUNDERS, in Church street, Rev. A. W. BATTEY, pastor of the
Methodist church officiated. Interment was made in Maple Grove cemetery.
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WHEN UMBERTO SOCIETY HAS ANNUAL CELEBRATION
Lyons, July 13 - Italian societies from Geneva, Auburn, Rochester, Clyde,
Newark and many other places have accepted the invitation of the Lyons Umberto
Society to attend the ninth annual celebration in this village on Tuesday and
Wednesday. Each society will be accompanied by a brass band of many pieces. On
Tuesday night there will be a band concert in the park by the Auburn Band, after
which there will be a display of fireworks. Wednesday morning there will be
daylight fireworks and the reception of visiting societies. High Mass will be
celebrated at St. Michael’s Church in Phelps street at 10 o’clock at which
an Italian priest from Auburn will officiate.
The parade will take place at 2 o’clock in the afternoon after which there
will be sports of all kinds and a baseball game between the Newark Tigers and
the Lyons Cubs. The Newark Band will give a concert in the Lyons Park at 6 o’clock.
After the concert there will be a display of fireworks on the Hotchkiss flats.
The many hundred pieces will be made by a woman recently from Italy. The
Committee of Arrangements consists of Michael PALMER, Ralph CREGO and Peter
DeMATTEIS.
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MORRIS RIDLEY
Caterer, Known Throughout Wayne County, Dies at Newark
Newark, July 13 - Morrison RIDLEY, aged 67 years, one of the best known
caterers in this section of the state, died this morning at 10:30 at his home
two miles southeast of this village, after a brief illness. The news of his
death came as a great surprise to his many friends in this village.
He leaves his aged mother, who is 93 years old, two brothers, James and
Adelbert and two sisters, Mrs. (G or O) A. EGGLESTON and Mrs. Charles CORNELL,
all of Newark. The funeral will be held from the late home Wednesday afternoon
at 1:30 and at 2:30 from the Christian Church. Mr. Ridley belonged to one of the
pioneer families of this section and had a disposition which made him popular
with everyone with whom he came in contact.
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PAYS TO RAISE STEERS
So Figure Middlesex Farmers Who Record Recent Big Sales
Penn Yan, July 13 - The DINEHART brothers, of Middlesex, partners in stock raising, last week sold a pair of two-year-old Polled Angus steers to E. T. CASE, of Canandaigua, for $195.97. The youngsters weighed 2,700 pounds and brought 7 1-4 cents a pound live weight. This is believed to be record price for Middlesex for two-year-old cattle.
Norman B. FISHER, of the same town, sold five two-year-old steers weighing
5,580 pounds for $390.60. The five cows from which the steers were raised
produced $200 worth of butter, besides all the family used in one year, making
the total income from this family of cattle $590.60. Besides milk and butter for
home consumption.
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BOY HAS BROKEN ARM
Penn Yan Youth Jumps from Wagon as Horse Starts to Run.
Penn Yan, July 13 - Howard BRAISTED, the fourteen-year-old son of Frank G.
BRAISTED, who resides in Dake street, this town, sustained a broken arm last
evening at about 6 o’clock, when he jumped out of a wagon. He was sitting in
the wagon and the horse becoming frightened, started to run. The reins were on
the ground, so the boy jumped.
His parents were unable to secure the aid of a physician until 11 o’clock
last evening, Dr. MATTHEWS was finally found and reduced the fracture.
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MRS. LEE COOK
Penn Yan, July 13 - Mrs. Lee COOK died at her home at Second, Milo yesterday
morning at 10 o’clock, aged 33 years, after an illness of about two years. She
leaves her husband, six children, Ray, Louise, Jay, Leslie, James and Doris; two
sisters, Mrs. Sidney SHULTZ, of Milo, and Mrs. Alfred CUYKEND???, of Rochester,
and two brothers, Frank KOEHLER, and Floyd KOEHLER, both of (unreadable) will be
held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Second Milo Baptist Church,
Rev. H. L. BETHEL will officiate.
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ROBERT BURNS WINS SCHOLARSHIP
Penn Yan, July 13 - Robert BURNS, son of Thomas S. BURNS, of Penn Yan,
yesterday received word that the scholarship in Cornell University to which this
county is entitled had been awarded to him. His examination papers received
unusually high marks.
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WOMAN CHAMPION CHERRY PICKER
North Rose, July 13 - Mrs. Bert RICHARDSON, of this township, claims the
championship for cherry picking in this section. At Addison Weld’s, Friday, in
10 hours and 20 minutes she earned $4.40 by picking 292 pounds of sour cherries
at 1 1-2 cents per pound.
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BURIAL OF MRS. CORA MURPHY
Waterloo, July 13 - The remains of Mrs. Cora MURPHY, were received here from
Rochester for burial this afternoon. Deceased was a former resident of Waterloo,
being a daughter of Levi THOMAS, late of this village. The funeral was held this
afternoon at 5 o’clock, from the residence of A. GENUNG. Rev. Norman C.
SCHENCK, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment was made in
Maple Grove cemetery.
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STOLEN AUTO RECOVERED
Complaint was made to the police early yesterday to the effect that an
automobile belonging to Fred STORMS, of No. 334 Andrews street, had been stolen.
The car was found in Bay street later in the day. Joy riders had abandoned it.
It was not damaged to any extent.
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MAN FALLS FROM WINDOW
The ambulance of St. Mary’s Hospital was summoned yesterday afternoon to
Brooks avenue. (unreadable) where a man named METZLER had fallen from a window
and received a severe gash in one of his wrists. The man was taken to the
hospital, but left after his wound was dressed. The hospital at---hee did not
get his given name or address.
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COLONIAL CLUB AT MANITOU
Pittsburg Organization Begins its Annual Outing
The Colonial Club of Pittsburg arrived at Manitou Beach at 8 o’clock
yesterday morning for a four weeks vacation. There are ninety-five persons in
the party, including the Colonial Orchestra, which is composed of William MALSCH,
director; Morris GERIACH, Fred GREGORY, John Jones, Charles COMLEY, Anthony
VACCHIOLA, Philip BERND, Tony THOMAS, Joseph FASSANS, Juli?? RIELO and Paul
MARKWORT.
The club has several professional players in its ranks and will give a
cabaret show on Wednesday, July 23d. The orchestra will give concerts every
night during the club’s stay at Manitou.
Many picnics are scheduled for points on the Manitou Beach line this week.
The largest of the outings will be held Saturday, when Stromberg Carlson
employees to the number of 1,000 will gather at Manitou and the Stecher
Lithograph Company employees will hold their annual picnic at Island Cottage.
SHOOTING OF CHAS. PAYNE ACCIDENTAL
Verdict Given at Inquest into Rose Shooting
North Rose, July 14 - An inquest into the shooting of Charles PAYNE yesterday
morning, was held in this village this afternoon by Coroner G. A. JONES, of
Huron, and District-Attorney A.B. ARMSTRONG, of Clyde, and a verdict of
accidental shooting was given.
PAYNE, who resided on a farm three and one-half miles west of this village,
went to the home of James DILLON about two miles from his home on business. Mr.
and Mrs. Peter LEONARD, who reside in the western part of rose township, were
there and (unreadable) there was much drinking and all the party were more or
less intoxicated.
Mr. DILLON had a double barreled shotgun which he was offering for sale, Mr.
LEONARD, not supposing it to be loaded, aimed at Mr. PAYNE. The shot entered his
brain shattering the top of his head and causing instant death.
Coroner Dr. G. A. JONES, of Huron, was notified and Undertaker M. E.
NEWBERRY, of North Rose, brought the remains to his rooms. It is said that after
the removal of the body the drinking and carousing continued until the neighbors
complained.
Mr. PAYNE was 30 years of age. He leaves his wife and one daughter,
Marguerite; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith PAYNE, of this village, and three
brothers, Ray H. PAYNE, of Huron, Clark PAYNE, of Walcott, and Harry, of North
Rose, and seven sisters, Mrs. Stephen CAHOON and Mrs. Elmer MITCHELL, of North
Rose; Mrs. Albert HAVILAND, Rose; Mrs. Augusta BRIGGS, Wolcott; Mrs. Gray PAYNE,
Mrs. John DOUGLAS, of Huron, and Miss May PAYNE, of North Rose.
The LEONARD woman states that there is no foundation to the story being
circulated that her husband and PAYNE had trouble the previous week. The story
is being investigated.
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MURDERS HIS WIFE
Cattaraugus, N. Y., July 14 - Mrs. George COYER, 35 years old, was shot and instantly killed by her husband at the home of Jesse SMITH this afternoon, for whom she worked as housekeeper, COYER was arrested and taken to the Cattaraugus county jail at Little Valley. He and his wife have been separated for some time and jealousy is believed to have prompted the act.
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BUFFALO MEN PREPARED
Buffalo, July 14 - In accordance with instructions from the Buffalo committee
in attendance at the conference of railroad men in New York. Ambrose B. HARKINS,
secretary of Buffalo lodge of trainmen, to-day issued a call for a mass meeting
of all railroad conductors trainmen and all non-members of either brotherhood
for to-morrow afternoon and evening.
"These meetings are to be addressed by members of the general
committee," said Mr. HARKINS, "and are for the purpose of getting the
members together so they can hear officially what has been done. The men are
expecting that there may be a failure to reach an agreement and are ready for a
strike. We are not expecting a strike order immediately, however."
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ROOSEVELT TAKES A REST
Williams, Ariz., July 14 - Colonel THEODORE ROOSEVELT will rest at Grand Canyon three or four days before starting on a 150 mile ride. He was met here yesterday by Nicholas ROOSEVELT, his nephew, who had been arranging the trip. The former President plans to cross the canyon by muleback, hunt bear and mountain lions for a week or two and then ride to Gallup, crossing the Colorado river at Lee’s Ferry.
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DENTIST MAY LOSE EYE
Chicago, July 14 - A speck of enamel chipped from a patient’s tooth by a dentist flew into the eye of Dr. LeRoy KERR, a few days ago and yesterday he was advised to have the optic removed to save his life. Diphtheria germs were carried on the speck into the eye.
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ALLEGED MURDERESS RELEASED
Atlanta, Ga., July 14 - Mrs. Mary Belle CRAWFORD arrested yesterday, on a charge of poisoning her husband, John B. CRAWFORD, Atlanta capitalist, foulr--(unreadable) released on $6,500 bond to-day.
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PICNIC PLANS UPSET
When Fire Destroys House and Barns Where Society Was Meeting
Rose, July 14 - The beautiful residence and barns of L. S. TOWN, of Rose,
were totally consumed by fire this afternoon. The fire originated in a hay loft
of the barn and was discovered about 5 o’clock. The Presbyterian Missionary
Society had been holding a meeting at the house. The meeting was nearly over and
preparations were being made to hold a picnic on the lawn when the fire was
discovered.
A large part of the contents of the house were removed as well as the
contents of Edward WEEKS’ house. His house was saved, however, by prompt
arrival of North Rose and Clyde chemical companies. Mr. TOWN’S buildings were
partly covered by insurance.
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FARM HAND DISAPPEARS
Many Articles from Lyons Farm Home Also Take Flight
Lyons, July 14 - A farm hand, who was employed by Frederick GANSZ and who
gave his name as Fred CASE, suddenly disappeared last night from the GANSZ home
and at the same time there disappeared a dress suit case, one suit of clothes; a
quantity of other wearing apparel and a new shot gun.
CASE applied at the GANSZ home for work about two weeks ago, but when called
this morning failed to respond and an investigation showed that the house had
been ransacked and that the hired man was missing. Sheriff COLLINS was notified
and is making a search for the missing man.
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FALLS ON STEPS, BREAKS ARM
Lyons, July 14 - While on his way to work yesterday Arthur DUNN, an employee of the Great Lakes Construction Company, fell on the steps leading from the Leach road bridge to the Erie canal and received a (unreadable) left arm. He was taken to his home at No. 113 Geneva street where the fracture was reduced.
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MYRTLE CLIFTON
Shortsville, July 14 - Myrtle, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ennis CLIFTON, of this village, died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George STEVENS, in Manchester, at 10 o’clock Saturday night, and was buried at 11 o’clock Sunday morning, in Brookside cemetery, Shortsville. The child was sick but a few days, and death was due to diphtheria. She leaves her parents, her twin sister, Mildred, and an older sister, Florence.
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FOUND DEAD IN CHAIR
William B. HALL, Romulus Veteran, Dead Hours When Found
Waterloo, July 14 - William B. HALL, aged 69 years, died yesterday at his
home in the town of Romulus. Mr. HALL was a former residence of Waterloo, but
had resided alone in the town of Romulus for several years. His lifeless body
was found by neighbors in a chair, in which he was accustomed to sit for hours
at a time. It is thought that he had been dead for at least ten hours.
Deceased was a veteran of the Civil war (unreadable) and leaves one sister,
Mrs. Ida SLAGHT, of Geneva. The funeral will take place from the undertaking
rooms of S. J. Ge??ng & Son, on Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock, Rev.
Henry E. HUBBARD, rector of St. Paul’s Church, officiating. Interment will be
made in Maple Grove cemetery.
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MISS MATILDA ROBINSON
Mount Morris, July 14 - Miss Matilda ROBINSON, aged 44 years, and a daughter of Mrs. Gilbert DEAN, who resides in the town of Groveland, died at a Buffalo hospital yesterday. The remains were brought to the home of her mother last evening and the funeral will be held to-morrow, with interment in Mount Morris cemetery. On Wednesday she underwent an operation. Besides her mother, she leaves a stepfather, Gilbert DEAN, and a sister, Miss Alice ROBINSON.
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ON THREE FARMS
Wind Carries Flames from One to the Other
Batavia, July 14 - Fire did damage to the amount of $8,000 last night on the
farms of John A. CREHAN, Mrs. Joseph DUNBAR and Mrs. William NEWKIRK, about two
miles west of Batavia on the South Main street road. The buildings burned
consisted of three grain barns, foot housed and their contents, horse barns, and
cow sheds.
Flames were first discovered coming from the roof of CREHAN’S cow shed,
which stood near the barn, and before anything could be done the barn was a mass
of flames. The wind, which at the time was blowing fiercely, carried the burning
shingles to the buildings on the DUNBAR farm, which had been burning but a few
minutes before it was discovered that the barn on the NEWKIRK place was on fire.
Batavia firemen went to the scene of the fire taking with them buckets and
axes, and nearby neighbors did all that was possible, to quench the flames. The
loss is partly covered by insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown as no one had been in the cowshed, where
the fire first broke out, for some time.
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CLYDE STATION AGENT ROBBED
Third Burglar in a Year - Secure $150 in Cash
Clyde, July 14 - Between 1 and 5 o’clock this morning burglars entered the
ticket office of the trolley station in this village by removing some glass from
one of the windows, blew open the safe and secured $150 in cash. The tremendous
explosion twisted the door of the safe almost into a knot and blew ir across the
office and through the east wall of the building. The safe was also blown west
through the wainscoating of the ticket office, and the cement filling of the
safe was scattered all over the office floor.
Jesse PETTYS, the ticket agent, says that persons residing in the immediate
neighborhood, heard the report of the explosion shortly after 1 o’clock this
morning. Sheriff COLLINS, of Lyons, and W. J. JACKMAN, ticket auditor of the
trolley road from Newark, were here this morning making a thorough
investigation. This makes the third burglary of this kind at this office in a
little over a year.
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WILBER C. HOWLAND
Death Comes to One of Victor’s Best Known Men
Victor, July 14 - One of the oldest and best known residents of this town
Wilber C. HOWLAND, died this morning at the family home, two miles west of the
village, on the Valentown-Hall road. Mr. HOWLAND had been in failing health for
years, when he first suffered a stroke of paralysis, and for the last year his
condition had been serious.
Mr. HOWLAND was a son of the late Sarah GARDNER and David HOWLAND, and was
born in Rensselaerville, N. Y., on April 5, 1832, passing his eighty-first
birthday this year. He came to this part of the state forty-five years ago,
residing in the town of East Bloomfield for several years. Twenty-nine years ago
he moved here with his family to the farm where he had since lived. Mr. HOWLAND
was a man of fine character, honest and upright, with a large circle of friends.
He was the last of a family of eight children.
He leaves his wife, who was formerly Miss Jane RANSOM, two daughters, Mrs.
Charles ROGERS, of Shortsville, and Miss Margaret HOWLAND, and one son, Wilber
C., the two latter residing on the home farm; two grandchildren, Miss Blanche
HOWLAND, and Frank ROGERS.
The funeral will be held from the home at 3 o’clock on Thursday afternoon.
Rev. Frank W. HILL, of the Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will
be made in the Boughton Hill Cemetery.
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APPEAL TO SHERIFF
Dixon Station Farmers Greatly Annoyed by Persistent Tramps
Geneva, July 14 - Under-Sheriff Timothy F. NILAND had a late call last night
to the DAVIE farm, near Dixon Station, on the state road, where several tramps
had been annoying the residents of that vicinity all day yesterday.
About 10 o’clock it is said the men went to the residence of Mr. DAVIE and
asked for accommodations for the night. When refused they demanded Mr. DAVIE to
open the door of his residence, claiming that they wished to speak to him. Mr.
DAVIE again refused and then went to the telephone and sent a hurry message to
Sheriff NILAND, who responded, but before he arrived the men had made their
get-away and could not be found in the vicinity.
It was said that the men told Mr. DAVIE that they had money to pay for the
privilege of sleeping in his barn and that they also had matches. This last
threat was too much for Mr. DAVIE and he immediately sent for county protection.
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CAR BACKS DOWN HILL
And When It Overturns Shortsville Woman Sustains Broken Arm
Shortsville, July 14 - Mrs. Bernetta C. SMITH, of this village, received a
broken arm in an automobile accident on Saturday afternoon. She, with her son,
Attorney Arthur H. SMITH, of this village, and her sister, Mrs. Annah SKINNER,
of Canton, Ohio, were driving from this village to Hammondsport in an auto owned
and driven by Mr. BUSS, of Clifton Springs. When almost within the corporation
of Hammonsport, the engine of the machine was stalled on a bad hill.
The driver got out and cranked the machine which immediately began to back
down the hill. He jumped on the running board and caught the steering wheel just
in time to prevent the auto from going over a steep embankment. The machine ?as
overturned, and all were thrown out. Mrs. SKINNER was badly bruised and shaken
up, and the men were uninjured. Both bones of mrs. SMITH’S arm were broken
just above the wrist.
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RUTH EVARTS
Naples, July 14 - Yesterday morning occurred the death of Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes EVARTS, of Bristol Springs, aged 12 years. The child had been ill since last Thursday with acute indigestion. The funeral will be held in the Bristol Springs church Monday at 2 o’clock, Rev. J. H. FRAUCE, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Naples, will officiate. Interment will be in Coye cemetery.
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OX ROAST A FEATURE
At Eagles Big Field Day in Hornell on Thursday
Hornell, July 14 - Preparations are nearly complete for the big Eagles Field
Day to be held at Maple City Park Thursday next. The ox roast will be served at
4 o’clock, and will be one of the big features of the occasion. The program
for the athletic events is as follows, 200 yard hose race, prize, a $75 loving
cup. Hub and hub face, prize a silver trumpet valued at $20. 100 yard dash,
prizes aggregating $3, $2, $1. Obstacle race, prizes aggregating $3, $2, $1. 220
yard dash, prizes aggregating $3, $2, $1. Fat men’s race, prizes valued at $3,
$2. Half-mile run, prizes valued at $5, $3, $2. 2-mile motorcycle race, prizes
valued at $14, $8, $2. Motorcycle race, unknown distance, prizes valued at $20,
$10, $5. 10 mile motorcycle race by professionals, prizes to be announced at the
track. Motorcycle race against the track record.
Following the athletic events the Olean and Hornell Eagles baseball teams
will settle a long standing difference of opinion as to which is the better.
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HORSE’S KICK IS FATAL
Dominick Burns, a West Bloomfield Farmer, Succumbs to Injuries
Canandaigua, July 14 - Dominick BURNS, an unmarried man residing about a mile
south of West Bloomfield village, died Sunday morning as the result of being
kicked by a horse on Friday. Mr. BURNS lives alone and Friday evening had
unhitched the horse from the buggy shafts as he supposed, but he failed to
release one of the side-straps and when he led the horse from the shafts the
animal became frightened and commenced to prance about, knocking down Mr. BURNS
and either stepping on or kicking <snip> didn’t get the rest
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MRS. ELVINA FORDHAM
Holley, July 14 - Mrs. Elvina FORDHAM, aged 34 years died Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock at her home in Albion street. The cause of her death was heart trouble from which she has suffered for the past two months. She leaves her husband; two sons, Charles and Albert, her father, F. EPKE, Clarkson; four brothers, William and Albert, of Brockport, Edward, of Holley, and Fred, of Byron; two sisters, Mrs. Fred MOSS, of Byron, and Mrs. James GRAHAM, of Detroit, Mich. The funeral will be held from the house Wednesday at 1:30 o’clock. Burial at Brockport in Beachwood cemetery.
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VICTOR ALREADY CLEANING UP
Victor, July 14 - The heavy wind which prevailed here all day Sunday did much damage and the loss to farmers will total into the hundreds, owing to fruit which was blown from trees, and fields where crops were lowered. The streets and lawns were strewn with leaves and branches to-day and there was occasion for a general cleaning up.
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EIGHTY-NINE YEARS OLD; NEVER MARRIED
John Dunlap, Ovid’s Oldest Resident, Is Dead
Ovid, July 14 - John DUNLAP, the oldest resident of this village died early
Saturday morning at the home of his niece, Miss Isabelle WARING, in Seneca
street.
Mr. DUNLAP was 89 years old the 22d of March. He had been in failing health
for several years, but for the last four months had been confined to the bed as
the result of a fall.
Mr. DUNLAP belonged to one of the pioneer families of this town. His father,
David DUNLAP, was the first white child born in the town of Ovid. His
grandfather, Andrew DUNLAP, came here from Bucks county, Pennsylvania, when this
county was little more than a wilderness, making the trip with an ox cart. He
located three miles south of this village, clearing a place and building a log
cabin on the farm that for years has been known as the DUNLAP farm. Mr. DUNLAP
was never married.
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POTTER FAMILY MEETS
Descendants of John Potter Listen to Family History at Hermitage
Warsaw, July 14 - The annual reunion of the John A. POTTER and Descendants
Reunion Association was held at the POTTER homestead near Hermitage on Saturday.
Fifty-five were present; from Warsaw, Hermitage, Springville, Ithaca and Le Roy.
Many letters of regret were received from members of the family in California,
Texas and Michigan. A bountiful dinner was served soon after the arrival of the
guests, after which a fine literary program was given a feature for which was
the reading of the family history, beginning in 1815, the time when the first
member of this family came from Connecticut, to make a home in the then almost
unbroken forest, and covering the intervening space of time. The history was
written by A. W. POTTER.
At the business session by-laws proposed by a previously appointed committee,
were adopted by the association. Edward POTTER was elected president and John T.
POTTER, of Warsaw, secretary. The annual meeting for 1914 will be held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. DOLPH, at Hardys, N. Y.
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CAYUGA COUNTY SUFFERS FROM WIND
Auburn, July 14 - The gale of wind from the West which swept over the central portion of Cayuga county from yesterday afternoon until early this morning did damage to fruit crops, grain and garden trucks which is estimated will run up into thousands of dollars. The gale swept over the best of the fruit region and as a result about two-thirds of the crop of apples, peaches and pears are on the ground. Many of the trees were uprooted or the big branches torn off. Garden truck and wheat in exposed places was badly damaged.
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MAILS LETTER IN FIRE ALARM BOX
Geneva, July 14 - The entire Fire Department was called out this morning about 5 o’clock by an alarm sent in from box 49, located at the Lehigh Valley station. The cause of the alarm was the failure of Charles AIERY, a resident of the northwest part of the city, to distinguish between a mail box and a fire alarm box. AIERY pulled down the lever as directed. When the bell sounded AIERY immediately saw his mistake and waited until Assistant Chief BUTLER arrived to whom he related his experience.
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RECORDS OF DEATHS
Peter P. MARTIN died last evening at the family home, No. 357 Wilkins street, aged 49 years. He leaves his wife, three sons, Leo, Austin and Edward MARTIN; three brothers, John J. and Thomas MARTIN of Buffalo and Patrick W. MARTIN, of Rochester, and three sisters, Mrs. Charles BAUSCH and Mrs. Edward FOX, of Batavia, and Mrs. D. P. McINERNEY, of Oswego.
Mrs. Carrie KUBITZ died yesterday at her home, No. 503 Clifford avenue, aged 50 years and 8 months. She leaves her husband, William KUBITZ; four sons, Albert, Herbert, William and Charles KUBITZ; two daughters, Mrs. J. HAIGH, of Rochester, and Mrs. E. BLAN? of England and twenty grandchildren.
Charles Henry DANCY died last evening at his home, No. 69 Council street, aged 51 years. He leaves his wife Mrs. Anna DANCY; a daughter, Mildred DANCY; a son, Raymond DANCY; two sisters, Mrs. Henry PORTER and Mrs. Valentine BAUER, and three brothers, George, William and Garfield DANCY.
Frank A. GREINKE died yesterday morning at his home, No. 749 Clifford avenue, aged 27 years. He leaves his wife, Mrs. May(?) GREINKE, a son, Raymond GREINKE; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand GREINKE, and a sister, Miss Martha GREINKE. He was a member of the Concordia Society.
William KREIGER died Sunday at his home, No. 40 Wren street, aged 51 years. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Florence KREIGER; eight sons and six daughters, Mrs. ---- DOELL, Mrs. Florence PARK--, Miss Dora, Miss Estelle, Miss Eleanor and Miss Amanda KREIGER.
Peter Jacob MELLEMA died last evening at his home, No. 241 breck street, aged 51 years. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jennie MELLEMA; three daughters, Mrs. John SCHEERENS(?) and Miss Elizabeth and Miss Wilhelmina MELLEMA, and two sons, Jacob and Isaac MELLEMA.
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SIDEWALK DOOR TOO HOT FOR HER, BLAMES ESCORT
A man was smoking while waiting for a street car in front of the state street
entrance to the Powers Arcade at midnight. His cigar went out. He lighted a
fresh one and flipped his match carelessly to the sidewalk.
"See what you’ve done," exclaimed the woman with him, as she saw
the lace on her dress burning. Together they smothered the flaming garment.
As they walked to a nearby doorway so that the woman might arrange her
apparel, smoke and flames began to curl through crevices in the iron door that
gives entrance from the street to the basement of the store of Scrantom, Wetmore
& Company. The fire under the street, and not the match had ruined the woman’s
skirt.
When the doors were forced open by policemen the flames shot upward for yards
and before the fire companies responded it looked as if the blaze had gained
ground. A single stream however, extinguished the fire. Empty boxes were stored
in the cellar. Little damage was done, the fire being confined to the front of
the basement.
Chief CREEGAN was unable to explain the fire.
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ROBBED OF ROLL OF $750
Mason Contractor Touched Soon After He Leaves Bank
Emil KOHLER, a mason contractor living at No. 297 Orchard street, was robbed
of $750 yesterday noon, probably in one of the elevators in the Wilder building.
The theft was reported to the police, who have not the slightest clew to work
upon.
KOHLER went to the Merchants Bank and the Security Trust Company banking
house and ---- the money. He received four $100 bills, two $50 bills, twelve $20
bills, and a $10 bill. He put the money in a pocket in his trousers and went to
the Wilder building. He told the police that he had no recollection of having
jostled in the street or in the elevator. He did not discover his loss
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Detectives were given descriptions of men who were in the car when KOHLER
entered it, but no trace of the pickpockets has been obtained.
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BOY’S BODY FOUND IN CANAL
Little Fellow Fell Off Meigs Street Bridge Friday
The body of Charles BATEMAN, 5 years old, of No. 320 Meigs street, who had
been missing from his home since Friday afternoon, was found floating the canal
near Lock 66, Monroe avenue, late yesterday afternoon. Locktenders LEARY and
KALB secured ?, and Coroner KILLIP was notified. He will give a certificate of
accidental drowning.
Friday afternoon the ---- BATEMAN boy and Lawrence PERITT, of about the same
age and living at No. 119 1-2 Pearl street were playing in the vicinity of the
Meigs street bridge. About 5 o’clock the Perritt boy heard a splash in the
water and missed his playmate.
The fact that the boy was missing was not reported to the police until after
8 o’clock that night. Coroner KILLIP was notified, and Morgue ----- Albert
ABRAHAMS dragged the canal near the meigs street bridge for a couple of hours.
He resumed dragging on the following day and continued it until night.
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TRUNK RIFLED AND $110 TAKEN
Guiseppe MAGIO, of No. 9 Moore street, complained to the police yesterday that some one stole $110 from a trunk in his room a week ago to-day. He discovered the theft Sunday night.
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BORN
WALSH - Thursday, July 10, 1913, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred WALSH, a daughter.
DIED
MENTER - At his summer home, Thousand Islands, Saturday, July 12, 1913,
Charles A. MENTER, aged 51 years.
-Funeral will take place from the residence, No. 321 Meigs street, Tuesday
afternoon July 15, 1913, at 3 o’clock. Please omit flowers.
STRATTON - Entered into rest on Monday, July 14, 1913, at the home of her son
Edgar W. STRATTON, No. 96 Aberdeen street, Evelyn E., widow of Sumber W.
STRATTON. She is survived by her son, three brothers residing in Massachusetts,
and one grandson, Edgar W. STRATTON, Jr.
-Services at the house on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Flowers
gratefully declined. The remains will be taken to Athol, Mass., for burial.
KISLINGBURY - At the home of his daughter, Mrs. George P. LEE, No. 400 West
avenue, Sunday morning, July 13, 1913, Frank W. KISLINGBURY, aged 71 years. He
leaves four daughters, two sons, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one
brother and three sisters.
-Funeral Wednesday afternoon, July 16, 1913, from the residence at 3 o’clock.
Burial private.
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IN MEMORIAM
PAILLE - Viola Grace BENNETT, entered into rest, Monday, July 15, 1912.
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From which none ever waken to --ep."
NIAGARA FALLS MAN MUTILATES ANOTHER FOR WRONGING WIFE
Assailant Takes Victim on Ride in Country - Uses Knife in Darkness
Niagara Falls, July 15 - Suffering from frightful knife wounds about the head
and body, Stanley HASSEMAN, 30 years old, is in the Memorial Hospital in a
serious condition. William ANDERSON, an automobile hackman, his alleged
assailant, is held without bail on a charge of assault.
ANDERSON admits, according to the police, that he wounded HASSEMAN, and says
that he waited for more than a year for revenge for an alleged wrong to Mrs.
ANDERSON.
Last night ANDERSON induced HASSEMAN to take a ride in his automobile over a
county road. When well out of the city, it is charged, ANDERSON threw his
companion out of the machine and beat him over the head. He then drew a knife
and after slashing him about the head, attempted to mutilate him about the body.
Leaving HASSEMAN unconscious ANDERSON returned to the city. Later he led the
police to the place where the wounded man had been left, but did not then tell
all he knew about the case. It required fifty-four stitches to close HASSEMAN’S
wounds.
HASSEMAN recovered consciousness at the hospital to-day and told his father
about the assault. ANDERSON’S arrest followed. He expressed no regret, and
according to the police, talked freely about the events of the night.
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NOTHING LEFT TO LIVE FOR WHEN GIRL JILTS HIM
Negro Found in Canal at Medina Is a Suicide
Medina, July 13 - The body of the colored man found floating in the Erie
canal at this place last Sunday morning has been identified by several persons
here as that of Noah SPICER, whose house was some where in South Carolina.
SPICER came here about three months ago and for some time has been employed at
the A. L. Swett Iron Works. He was last seen at the home of Marion F. POLE(S),
president of the Board of Education, last Thursday night when he washed Mr.
POLER’S(?) Automobile.
Coroner Charles E. FAIRMAN, after interrogating several colored witnesses,
granted a certificate of death by suicide. Is developed that SPICER had been
attentive to a young woman of this village and that she recently refused to see
him any more, whereupon it is said that he threatened to take his life.
It was learned that he has a mother and sister living somewhere in South
Carolina, but as efforts to communicate with them were of no avail his remains
were interred this afternoon in Potter’s field in Boxwood cemetery.
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FORMER WARSAW LAD DROWNS
Warsaw, July 15 - Word has been received here of the drowning of Adeeb FAHOORI, son of Mrs. Mary FAHOORI, a former Warsaw resident. The accident took place near Washington, D. C., last week, Adeeb FAHOORI was born in Warsaw and the family lived here for a time, but have been in Washington for several years. He lived with his mother and was employed as a bundle wrapper at the Patais (H or R) oyal in that city at the time of his death. He was an amateur student of wireless telegraphy.
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MISS MARGARET LOUISE BROWN
Albion, July 15 - The death of Miss Margaret Louise BROWN, a well-known resident of this village, occurred last night at the family home, No. 10 Clinton street. Miss BROWN was 20 years of age. She was the daughter of the late General J. B(?) BROWN and was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. She leaves one sister, Miss Alice C. BROWN, of Albion, and one brother, Warren C. BROWN, of Tarrytown, N. Y. The funeral will be held from St. Joseph’s Church, Thursday morning at 9 o’clock., Rev. Francis SULLIVAN officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in Mount Albion cemetery.
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FALLS ON PITCHER; SEVERS ARTERY
Churchville, July 15 - Mrs. Harry NEWMAN, who resides one mile north of this village, fell in the house, striking her arm on a broken pitcher and severed an artery. She nearly bled to death. Members of her family tied a knot above the injury and held it firmly (unreadable) arrived and sewed up the artery.
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PAYNE NOT ONE OF THE PARTY
Huron, July 15 - Mrs. Charles PAYNE, of this village, whose husband was shot Sunday morning, states that her husband was not a member of the party at the DILLONS, but had entered the house on business not more than 5 minutes before the shot was fired.
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MRS. PETER McKEON
Geneva, July 15 - Mrs. Mary McKEON, aged 58 years, wife of Peter McKEON, of 48 North Wadsworth street, died this morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Michael DUNDON, No. 57 North Wadsworth street. Mrs. McKEON was employed in the Preserving Works and this morning about 10:30 o’clock was stricken with apoplexy. She revived somewhat and later suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she died at 11:45 o’clock. Mrs. McKEON leaves her husband, three sisters, Mrs. Michael DUNDON, of this city, Mrs. Nora O’LOUGHLIN and Mrs. Mary BRENNAN; two brothers, Patrick and Martin O’CONNOR, of Roscom??? Ireland. The funeral will take place Friday morning from St. Francis De Sales Church and interment will be made in St. Patrick’s cemetery.
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LICHT - MELLONS
Geneva, July 15 - Mr. and Mrs. John COOLEY, of ??? Pulteney street (unreadable) announced to-day the marriage of their sister, Miss Gertrude S. MELLONS to George F. LICHT, of this city. The ceremony took place last night at their home, Rev. D. D. CAMPBELL, pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. MELLONS, of Lewis street. After a wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. LICHT left for a trip through the Great Lakes. They will be at home after September 1st at 12 North Genesee street.
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MRS. JESSIE TELFORD
Seneca Falls Loses One of Its Oldest Residents at Age of 94
Seneca Falls, July 15 - Mrs. Jessie TELFORD, one of the oldest women in this
village died last night at 10:30 o’clock at her home, No. 114 State street.
Mrs. TELFORD was 94 years old. She was born in L----, Scotland, on September 12,
1819. When she had reached womanhood, she came to this country, and has lived
here since 1786(?). She retained her memory of early events in her life and
greatly enjoyed narrating to friends her experiences, particularly when
observing her birthday.
Mrs. TELFORD leaves two daughters, Mrs. Anna GROESBECK, of New York city, and
Mrs. Mary LITTLEJOHN, of this village, and one son, William TELFORD, of
Montreal, Canada. Rev. J. C. LUKE, pastor of the memorial Congregational Church,
of which Mrs. TELFORD was a member, will officiate at the funeral from the house
to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Interment will be made in Restvale
cemetery.
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RUN OVER BY WAGON, UNINJURED
Churchville, July 15 - A three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward JACOBS, who resides two miles north of Churchville, narrowly escaped being killed yesterday while his father was drawing hay into the barn. Mr. JACOBS had just turned into the yard and the little chap, who was playing about the yard, started to meet the wagon when he fell under one of the wheels, the ----running over his stomach. Dr. E. H. VAIL was hurriedly summoned and after a careful examination no injuries could be found.
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IS A CELL IN JAIL A SLEEPING ROOM?
That Is What Geneva Pluming Inspector Wants to Know Very badly
Geneva, July 15 - One more item may be added to the list of complications
that have held up the work on the City Hall, it is announced to-day that the
plumbing in the building is thought by Sanitary Inspector Nelson C. ELLIOT, to
be in violation of Rule 42 of the City Plumbing rules, which applies to the
plumbing in sleeping rooms, and what is puzzling the inspector is whether or not
the cells in the jail are classed as sleeping rooms. In case these cells are so
classed the plumbing rules are being violated. If they are not, the work can go
on as planned.
The matter was brought to the attention of the Board of Health at its recent
meeting, but no action was taken, and Inspector ELLIOTT declared that he would
again bring the matter officially before the board at its next regular meeting.
The work on the building, despite the numerous handicaps put on Contractor
SCHNIREL, is progressing favorably.
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SURROGATE’S COURT
Bath, July 15 - In Steuben county Surrogate’s Court yesterday the will of the late henry COLLINS, of Bath, was presented for probate by his son-in-law and executor, J. Joseph FOLEY. Mr. COLLINS’ estate is $3,500 personalty, and $3,500 realty; Mrs. J. J. FOLEY, a daughter, is the sole beneficiary under the will.
Jennie L. YOUNG was appointed administratrix of the estate of her daughter, Leila, late of Corning. An asset of the estate is the right of action against Woolworth & Co., in whose Corning establishment the young woman met her death in falling down an elevator shaft.
Clarence WILLIS was appointed administrator of the estate of Evelyn SMITH, late of Bath. The estate consists of $1,500 personalty, and $1,500 realty and is inherited by the husband, John R. SMITH.
Altie NILES was named as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Lewis W. NILES, late of the town of Gates. The estate is $500 personalty and $1,000 realty; Mrs. NILES inherits the personalty and her dower in the realty, the balance of the property descending to the father of the intestate, Warren W. NILES, and a brother, William F. NILES.
Lottie ROLLINS and Alice ROGERS were made administrators of the $6,500 estate of their father, William H. CAMPBELL, late of the town of Greenwood. The daughters are the sole heirs.
The $56,295.44 estate of Catherine E. FROST, of Corning, after legal exemptions, left a balance of $42,665.94 which; by the will went to a son, Walo W. WILLARD, and paid at inheritance tax of $426.65.
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DR. JOHN HUBBS FOR HOBART’S CHAPLAIN
Geneva Rector Accepts Call Tendered Him by Trustees
Geneva, July 15 - Rev. John B. HUBBS, D. D., rector of St. Peter’s
Episcopal Church, announced to-day that he had decided to accept the call to be
chaplain of Hobart College, which was tendered to him by the Board of Trustees
at its meeting last month.
As a result of this decision he has tendered his resignation to the vestry as
rector of St. Peter’s to take effect on October 1st, or as soon
thereafter as a new rector is chosen. An arrangement has been made whereby Dr.
HUBBS will continue to serve St. Peter’s parish until his successor is chosen,
but it is said that an effort will be made to relieve him of this duty as soon
as possible after the time named in his resignation.
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BRADFORD MAN IS KILLED AT HORNELL
John Troy Hit on Head with Rail at Freight House
Hornell. July 15 - While unloading rails at the Erie freight house shortly
after 2 o’clock this afternoon, John TROY, 35 years of age, an Erie employee,
was almost instantly killed.
A rail that was being unloaded slipped and struck TROY on the head, crushing
his skull. He was hurried to St. James Mercy Hospital, but died in the
ambulance. His home is in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
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LINDERMAN DURHAM, OF HORNELL, IS DROWNED IN SILVER LAKE
Canoe Overturns in 10 Feet of Water - Junior at Cornell University and
Exceptionally Bright
Perry, July 15 - Linderman J. DUNHAM, a junior at Cornell University, met
death at 3 o’clock this afternoon by drowning in Silver lake. Mr. DUNHAM is
the oldest son of Dr. Leroy S. DUNHAM and Mrs. Martha Linderman DUNHAM, of
Hornell, and is 20 years old. He was spending a short vacation at Silver lake
with his grandparents and was enjoying a canoe ride in front of Recreation Inn
and opposite the Assembly grounds. DUNHAM was alone in the canoe, which was a
short distance from the shore, and the drowning took place in about 10 feet of
water.
He was known to be an expert swimmer and accustomed to handling all kinds of
boats and canoes. Parties on shore saw the accident and hastened to his rescue,
but death seemed to have taken place instantaneously. The examination showed
that both lungs were full of water and it is thought that he choked as soon as
he fell into the water.
Young DUNHAM was an exceptionally brilliant student. He was a graduate of
Hornell High School and was a successful contestant for a Cornell scholarship
three years ago. He would have been a senior in the mechanical engineering
course at Cornell next year. His parents at Hornell were notified and arrived in
perry by automobile this evening. The body was taken to an undertaking room in
Perry where an inquest was held. He leaves besides his parents, a brother, David
DUNHAM, and a younger sister. The remains will be taken to Hornell in the
morning.
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HIT IN HEAD WITH PULLEY
Churchville, July 15 - Fred GEARING, son of George GEARING, who resides four miles northeast of Churchville, while mowing hay in the barn yesterday afternoon, was badly injured. He was standing on the load when a pulley to the hay fork broke and struck him on the side of the head, inflicting a deep gash to the skull. It required several stitches to close the wound.
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MRS. ANDREW GREEN
Avon Woman Succumbs to Tuberculosis - End Comes Suddenly
Avon, July 15 - Mrs. Ella GREEN wife of Andrew GREEN, died very suddenly at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John BURGETT, in Clinton street, this
village, last evening at 8 o’clock, aged 28 years. She leaves her husband; her
parents, and four brothers, Officer Frank BURGETT, of the Rochester Police
Department, and John, Thomas and Edward BURGETT, of Rush. The funeral will be
held from St. Agnes Church in this village Thursday morning at 9 o’clock, the
Rev. Father William H. DARCY, officiating. Interment will be made in St. Agnes
cemetery.
Mrs. GREEN was born in Rush, N. Y., where she lived until two years ago last
May, when she was married to Mr. GREEN and they went to Chicago to reside. Last
spring she developed tuberculosis, and with her husband they came to Avon, to be
near her parents. On the day of her death she was on the street, feeling very
well. A few minutes before 8 o’clock, she was seized with a coughing spell,
and before the doctors arrived she had expired.
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MRS. DON V. GREEN
Nunda, July 15 - Lulu Bennet GREEN, wife of Don V. GREEN, died yesterday at the family home in West Sparta, six miles east of here, after an illness of only a few ---, the deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles BENNET, and was born in the town of Portage thirty years ago. Since her marriage in 1903 she has lived in West Sparta. She leaves, besides her husband, a four-year-old daughter, Mildred; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BENNET, of Portage, and four sisters, Mrs. Emery CHEESET?RO, Jr., of Dansville; Mrs. Arthur HOWE, mrs. Arthur BICKFORD and Miss Gertrude BENNET, all of Portage. The funeral will be held from the Methodist Church of West Sparta Wednesday at 2 o’clock, Rev. A. PARTINGTON officiating. Mrs. GREEN was a member of the West Sparta Grange, the members of which will attend the funeral in a body. Burial will be made in West Sparta Oak Lawn cemetery.
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THREE INJURED WHEN MOTORCYCLES MEET
Early Morning Collision on Road Near Batavia
Batavia, July 15 - As the result of a head-on collision between two
motorcycles at 12:30 o’clock this morning, Albert and Edward WHITE, both of
Buffalo, and William DONOHUE, who is employed as a farm hand by Charles BLOCKER,
of the Alexander road, are at the Batavia hospital; DONOHUE is suffering from a
scalp wound, while Albert WHITE has a fractured jaw bone, several broken teeth
and a badly cut lip.
The collision occurred in front of the William TYRELL farm on the state road,
just west of Batavia. Albert WHITE was running one machine with his brother
riding on an improvised seat in the rear, and DONOHUE was riding the other
machine.
DONOHUE was coming toward Batavia, and thought that the light on the
motorcycle the WHITES were riding was the light on an automobile, so he turned
to the left of the road to pass it. All three of the riders were thrown to the
ground. They were brought to the Batavia hospital by Eli SIMONDS of T. J.
Kennedy’s garage. Both machines were badly broken.
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MRS. HERBERT CLEVELAND
Mount Morris, July 15 - Mrs. Henrietta CLEVELAND, wife of Herbert CLEVELAND, died at the family residence on the Creek road, south of this village, last evening after a long illness from tuberculosis. She was 55 years of age, was born on the same farm where her death occurred and practically all of her life had been spent there. She leaves her husband, one son, Harold CLEVELAND, at home; one brother, Bert ASHTON, of Good Ground, L. L., and two sisters, Mrs. Walter FOX and Mrs. Alfred AMES, both of Perry. The funeral will be held from her late home to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock, and burial will be made in the local cemetery. Rev. George E. PRICE, pastor of the Methodist Church, will officiate.
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SMITH WILL PROBATE
Penn Yan Man Leaves $17,025 to Wife and Brothers
Penn Yan, July 15 - The will of Charles SMITH, who died in Penn Yan on July 5th
was yesterday admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Josephine
SMITH, his wife, and Frank H. and George E. SMITH, his brothers, who were
appointed executors. The estate is valued at $17,025, of which $10,000 is
personal property.
By the will he gives $1,000 each to his two brothers, Frank H. and George E.,
his sister-in-law, Florence E. SMITH, his niece, Ada M. SMITH, and his nephews,
Lewis E., and Walter SMITH. To his wife, Josephine, the use and income from the
balance of his estate during her life.
After the death of his wife the residnary estate goes to his two brothers or
their heirs.
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MRS. WILLIAM J. YATES
Brockport, July 15 - Mrs. William J. YATES, an aged resident of Clarkson died at noon to-day at her home on the Ridge road, following a four-month illness. Deceased was 72 years of age, having been born June 4, 1841. Her maiden name was Sarah Elizabeth LAWRENCE. Mrs. YATES leaves her husband, one daughter, Miss Edith M. YATES, of Clarkson, and three brothers, Andrew J. LAWRENCE, of Hammondsport, N. Y.; William B. LAWRENCE, of Sebetha, Kansas, and George M. LAWRENCE, of Spokane, Wash. The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon from the house, Rev. L. E. FORD, of the Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be made in West Clarkson cemetery.
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DUFFY- DONNELL
Brockport, July 15 - Miss Gladys DONNELL and Maurice DUFFY, both of Brockport, were married yesterday at the rectory of the Church of the Nativity. Rev. R. J. STORY, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony in the presence of a few immediate relatives. George DEAN and Miss Madeline DONNELL, a sister of the bride, were the attendants. After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. DUFFY left on a short Western trip. They will make their home in Detroit, Mich., where the groom is in the employ of an automobile company.
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INVESTIGATING ACCIDENT
Warsaw Motorists Questioned Regarding Kelly Motorcycle Accident
Batavia, July 15 - District-Attorney COON, accompanied by Under-Sheriff
GARRETT, and a stenographer went to Warsaw this afternoon for the purpose of
having an interview with Silas G. and Earl RAUPP to ascertain what they know
regarding the accident to Eugene KELLY, of Batavia, who was seriously injured on
July 7th, while riding a motorcycle between Le Roy and Caledonia.
It has been learned that the RAUPPS, together with another man abandoned
their automobile, which was badly damaged near Pavilion a short time after KELLY
met with his accident.
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HURON CHURCH 100 YEARS OLD
North Rose, July 15 - The Huron Presbyterian Church will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its original religion in the Huron township July 18th -20th. Besides a picnic at ----- Castle July 18th there will be special services in the chrch on Sunday, July 20th. The pastor, Rev. J. ME??ENDYKE will deliver a historical sermon in the morning and Rev. George DAVIS, D. D., of Minneapolis, Minn., a former pastor of this church, will deliver the sermon in the evening.
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FALLS DEAD IN YARD
Hornell Postman Suddenly Stricken While Removing Tree Limbs
Hornell, July 15 - Clarence BOYLAN, about 45 years of age, who for a number
of years had been employed in the local postoffice as a mail carrier, died
suddenly at his home in Bennett street to-night.
BOYLAN, was carrying some limbs of trees which had been broken off by the
high winds, on Sunday from his lawn when he fell dead. He leaves a wife.
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FUNERAL OF C. A. MENTER
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Death of Successful Business Man Came Unexpectedly
The funeral of Charles A, MENTER, originator and head of the Menter Clothing
Company, took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home, No. 321
Meigs street. The death of mr. MENTER came as a great shock to his business
associates and wide circle of friends. Though he had been in poor health for
about two years, his condition was not considered generally serious. At his
summer home among the Thousand Islands he was stricken with apoplexy last
Saturday afternoon, and he died in a few hours.
Mr. MENTER was born in Rochester, April 20, 1862, and spent most of his
active life here, thought for a short time in his young manhood he was engaged
in business in the Northwest. He started his Rochester business twenty-five
years ago and made it the largest of its kind in the United States, at the same
time gaining a reputation for business ability and integrity. He was a member of
the Park Avenue Baptist Church, to which he gave a generous support in many
forms of thought and service.
He is survived by his wife, Hattie B. MENTER; a daughter, Ruth MENTER; a
brother, Mark MENTER, of Los Angeles, Cald, and a sister, Mrs. Myra E. HALE, of
No. 6 Winthrop street, Rochester.
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T. JOSEPH KEELER DEAD
For Many Years Prominent Business Man of Rochester
T. Joseph KEELER, for many years a prominent business man of Rochester, died
yesterday morning at his home, No. 366 Genesee street, at the age of 69 years.
He retired from business about eight years ago.
When a boy Mr. KEELER came to this city with his parents and entered the
carriage business trade. He worked his way up until the firm of Keeler &
Nichole was formed, with a factory in Erie street. Later the firm became Keeler
& Jennings, and finally, in 1900, Keeler & company, with the business in
North Washington street. Under Mr. KEELER’S direction carriages and hearses
that found a large sale were produced.
Mr. KEELER stood high in the estimation of his business associates and all
others who came in contact with him. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary A. KEELER;
five daughters, Mrs. James LEIGHTON and the Misses Bernice, Lois, Irene and
Adelaide KEELER, and one son, T. Arch KEELER.
The funeral will take place Thursday from the home at 9 o’clock and from
St. Monica’s Church at 9:30.
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MRS KATHERINE SPALL died yesterday afternoon at the Park Avenue Hospital. She
leaves her husband, John SPALL; three daughters, Mrs. James BEHAB, Mrs. Stanley
WRIGHT and Miss Mabel SPALL; a son, William SPALL, and a brother, Fred NEGELTY.
The remains were removed to the home, No. 34 Centre park.
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PHILIP THEIS died yesterday morning in this city, aged 66 years. He leaves
his wife, Catherine THEIS; a son, Edward A. THEIS; two brothers, Henry THEIS, of
this city, and Peter THEIS, of Germany, and a grandchild. The remains were
removed to No. 265 North street.
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The funeral of Mrs. EVELYN E. STRATTON, who died Monday at the home of her
son, Edgar W. STRATTON, No. 96 Aberdeen street, will take place at 4 o’clock
this afternoon from the home. Interment will be made in Athol, Mass.
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CHICKEN COOP WAS RAIDED
Special Policeman EMER and POST arrested Henry BIRR, 29 years of age, of No. 10 Joseph place, and Max DEHN, 27 years of age, of No. 185 Wilkins street, on charges of petit larceny and burglary in the third degree. It is said that Saturday night the men raided a chicken coop at No. 86 Maria street. Captain SHERMAN, of the Joseph avenue station, detailed POST and EMER on the case.
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PIPE FOR CAPTAIN DONALDSON
Captain H. C. DONALDSON, of Engine 13, Genesee street, was surprised when he went on duty yesterday morning to receive a briar pipe from his associates. Captain DONALDSON has been appointed captain of the new hose company in Genesee street and will take up his duties immediately. The presentation speech was made by Lieutenant Edward CAWTHRA.
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DIED
MARTIN - At the family home, No. 357 Wilkins street, Monday night, July 14,
1913, Peter P. MARTIN aged 49 years. He leaves his wife, three sons, Leo, Austin
and Edward MARTIN; three brothers, John J. and Thomas MARTIN of Buffalo and
Patrick W. MARTIN, of Rochester, and three sisters, Mrs. Charles BAUSCH and Mrs.
Edward FOX, of Batavia, and Mrs. D. P. McINERNEY, of Oswego.
-Funeral Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock from the house and 9 o’clock at
Holy Redeemer Church. Interment in the family lot in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
DANCY - In this city, Sunday, July 13, 1913, Charles Henry DANCY, aged 51
years. Deceased is survived by his wife Anna; one daughter, Mildred, and one
son, Raymond; two sisters, Mrs. Henry PORTER and Mrs. Valentine BAUER, three
brothers, George, William and Garfield DANCY. He was a member of Court City of
Rochester, No. 35, F. of A., and K. O. T. M.
-Funeral from the family residence, No. 60 Council street, Thursday afternoon
at 2:30 o’clock. Interment at Mount Hope cemetery.
KEELER - At the family home, No. 366 Genesee street, Tuesday morning, July
15, 1913, T. Joseph KEELER, aged 69 years. Besides his wife, he leaves five
daughters and one son.
-The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 9 o’clock from the house
and 9:30 at St. Monica’s Church. Interment will be made in the family lot at
Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
BAREND - At her home, No. 256 Maple street, Tuesday, July 15, 1913, Anna
Marie BAREND, aged 49 years. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs.
Henry B. BRAUN and Julia BAREND, and one son, William BAREND.
-Funeral will take place Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock from the house
and 9 o’clock from SS. Peters and Paul’s church.
HASTINGS - In this city, Tuesday, July 15, 1913, Mrs. Jerusha A. HASTINGS,
aged 81 years.
-The funeral will take place from the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Clarence J. BROWNING, No. 18 George street, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
Interment in the family lot at Mendon. Burial private.
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MARRIED
KEZER-HUSMANN--Monday evening, July 21, 1913, Dorothy K. HUSMANN of No. 1
Carl street to Karl H. KEZER. They will be at home at Grenada, Miss after
August 9th.
DIED
CLARK--at the family home, No. 114 Savannah street, Tuesday evening at 8:20
o'clock, July 22, 1913 Alexander CLARK, aged 63 years. He leaves his wife,
Mary ?? CLARK. Funeral this Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the house.
Burial at Geneva. Cleveland papers please copy.
SCHUTT--In this city, Tuesday, July 11, 1913, Fred C. SCHUTT, aged 4? years.
He is survived by his wife Mary KEARNEY, a daughter, Thelma, his mother,
three brothers and four sisters. The funeral will take place from the
family
residence No. 253 Monroe avenue Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends
are
invited to attend. Burial at the convenience of the family.
Interment in
Pittsford.
DERX--At the Hahnemann hospital Tuesday, July 22, 1913, Michael DERX, aged 6?
years and 5 months. He is survived by one son, Frank DERX of Yonkers, N.Y.
and two daughters, Miss Elizabeth DERX and Mrs. William F. GORDON and two
grandchildren, three brothers, Conrad DERX of Springfield, Justus of Nunda,
N.Y. and Valentine of this city. He was a member of Germania Lodge No.
722,
R and A.M. and Peissner Post No. 106 G. A. R. Funeral Friday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock from the residence of his daughter, No. 60 Bly street. Burial
at Mount Hope.
FOR VIOLATING HIS PAROLE
Patrolman KIRBY of the Franklin street station arrest Joseph ROSENBERG, 15
years old, of No. 15 Holland street, yesterday afternoon on a charge of
violating his parole. The arrest was made in Clinton avenue north.
ROSENBERG was paroled ??? Industrial school.
DAILY RECORD OF OWNERSHIP OF REAL ESTATE IN CITY AND COUNTY
The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday with the County
Clerk.
Home Acres Company of Rochester to Winifred P. SHEFFER, property in Edgemere
drive: $1.
Christian LADWIG and wife to Henry J. GERHARD property in Webster avenue: $1.
Gustave LEHRER and wife to Jacob J. LEHRER property in Diem street: $1.
Charles F. DORN and wife to Syndicate Real Estate and Investment company
property in Holbrook street: $1.
Howard W. MOTT and wife to Benjamin W. BEEK and wife, property in Garson
avenue: $1.
Salvatore ST. GEORGE to Luigi SCUTIERTI, property in Erickson avenue: $1.
August BOTT to Gottlieb BRUCKER property in Bay street: $1.
Mary J. BLOOD to L.H. HOUCK Real Estate Company property in Pansy street:
$1.
Edward W. COLT et al. to Frederick RECHOW, property in Irondequoit: $1.
Edward W. COLT et al. to George A. GILLETTE, property in Irondequoit: $1.
Otto KAISER and wife to Minna KAISER property in Cummings street: $1.
Harry C. EYER to William G. and Lela F. GENTHNER property in East Rochester:
$1.
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