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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Apr 6, 1914 

TIES ROPE AROUND HER NECK AND DROPS OVER BANISTER 

Miss Mary Keane, of Geneva, Commits Suicide While Family Is at Church 

Geneva, April 5 - While suffering from melancholia, Miss Mary KEANE, aged 52, committed suicide by hanging this morning at the family home, No. 32 Center street. Miss KEANE had been afflicted with melancholia for some time, but the family had no idea that she contemplated suicide. 

This morning her mother and sister, Miss Winifred KEANE, went to mass at 7:30 o'clock leaving Miss Mary home. When they returned home Mrs. KEANE remarked to her daughter that their coffee was not ready. Thinking that something was wrong Miss KEANE instituted a search of the house, in the dining room a stairway leads to the upstairs and is separated from the room by a curtain. Miss KEANE, pushing back the curtain, discovered the lifeless body of her sister hanging from the banister with a rope around her neck. 

With almost superhuman strength Miss KEANE released her sister and carried her to a couch and summoned Dr. D. CAMPBELL, but life was extinct. Coroner George S. FLINT was called and after learning the facts decided that an inquest was unnecessary and issued a certificate of death from suicide due to melancholia.

Miss KEANE had worked for a number of years for the late S. K. NESTER and former Mayor George F. LICHT. Besides her mother she leaves four sisters. Mrs. M. M. CLEARY, of Ithaca; Mrs. J. D. HOUCH, of Chicago; Mrs. A. J. SCHENKLE, of Rochester, and Miss Winifred KEANE, of this city. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from St. Francis De Sales Church, and burial will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery.


Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Apr 25, 1914

POOL LICENSE REVOKED

Proprietor Thrice Convicted of Allowing Minors to Play
   Mayor EDGERTON has revoked the pool room license granted to Frank WOLFF, of No. 516 Maple street, on the recommendations of Commissioner of Public Safety Charles S. OWEN, on the ground that WOLFF had been convicted in Police Court for the third time on the charge of permitting boys under 18 years of age to play pool at his rooms.
   Complaints of a similar nature have been made against other pool room proprietors and if they are substantiated on investigation, similar action will be taken by the Mayor.
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TO PRISON IN AUTOMOBILE

Sheriff Feared Attempt to Rescue Safe Blower Would Be Made.
   William MORRISON, sentenced to four and one half years in Auburn prison for blowing a safe in the United Cigar store in South avenue, last November, was taken to the prison yesterday in an automobile. He left in the custody of Deputies Charles BERTRAM, Frank GLEASON, Roy BROWN, the sheriff's son, and the chauffeur.
   Sheriff BROWN feared that if MORRISON would be transported by rail, members of his gang would try to take him off at Port Byron.
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CENTRAL BRAKEMAN FINED
   Frank DERRICK, 38 years old, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty in police court yesterday to a charge of petit larceny and was fined $15. DERRICK was a New York Central brakeman, and was arrested shortly after he broke into a freight car in the Atlantic avenue yards on Thursday morning last.
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RECORD OF DEATHS

Alma Ethel WALTERS, died yesterday at the home of her parents, William J. and Rosa H. WALTERS, No. 12 Strohm street, Charlotte, aged 3 weeks. She leaves, besides her parents, two brothers, Herbert and Edward WALTERS, and two sisters, Ruth and Dorothy WALTERS.

The funeral of Mrs. Augusta GREUNKE was held yesterday afternoon from the home, No. __7 Remington street, Rev. Carl N. CONRAD officiating. The bearers were Joseph GEISLER, Chris _ORKEL, J. KERCHER and John BURREY. Interment was at Mt. Hope cemetery.

Adelbert Eugene BURHANS died Thursday at the home, No. 80 Kingston street, aged 51 years. He leaves his wife, three daughters Laura L., Mary E. and Louisa H. BURHANS, and a brothers, Burton E. BURHANS, of Elkhorn, Ind.

Jane CHATLIN CURTIS died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice THOMPSON, No. 74 North View terrace, aged 8_ years. She leaves, besides her daughter, two sons, Henry and Clark CURTIS, of this city.
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DIED 

SMITH - Thursday, April 23, 1914, Mrs. Mary M. SMITH, of Parma, N. Y., aged 59(?) years. She leaves her husband, Edwin SMITH, and two daughters, Mrs. Pa_sy B. COAT, of Parma, N. Y. and Mrs. Kate RO_ER, of Minneapolis, Minn. Burial at Detroit, Mich.

CARPENTER - At her home, Mount Hope avenue, West Brighton, Thursday morning, April 23, 1914, Mrs. Cornelia F. CARPENTER, aged 74 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E. S. EATON, and two grandchildren, Miss Gladys C. NICHOLS and Raymond C. EATON.
-Funeral from the residence Saturday, April 25th, at 3:30 P. M. Funeral and burial private.

KEMNITZ - Entered into rest, Thursday afternoon, April 23, 1914, at his home, No. 3 Chapel street, August KEMNITZ, aged 41 years, 5 months. He is survived by his wife, Anna; three sons, Frank, Howard and Harold; two daughters, the Misses Ella and Marion; one brother, Fred KEMNITZ, and one sister, Mrs. T. HENDERSON. He was a member of ___ Elmwood, No. 278, F. of A., and Sanctuary Seneca.
-Funeral Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the (unreadable) Burial at Mount Hope cemetery.

BURHANS - At his home, No. 80 Kingston street, Thursday, April 23, 1914, Adelbert E. BURHANS, aged 51 years. He is survived by his wife, Louise H. BURHANS; three daughters, Laura L., Mary E. and Louise H. BURHANS, of Rochester, and one brother, Burton L., of Elkhart, Ind.
-Funeral to-day (Saturday) at 2:30 o'clock from his late home. Funeral and burial private.

JACOBS - At the home of her son, No. 14 Arnold park, Wednesday, April 22, 1914. Coralin(?), widow of George W. JACOBS. She is survived by one son, Albert W. JACOBS, and one daughter, Mrs. F. S. HUTCHINSON, of Castleton, N. Y.
-The funeral will take place from the house to-day (Saturday) at 2:30 P. M.

GANGROSS - Entered into rest, Friday, April 24, 1914, at her home, No. 21 Diem street, Lucetia FUCHS, wife of Edward H. GANGROSS, aged 22 years. Besides her husband she is survived by an infant daughter; her mother, Mrs. Theresa FUCHS, one brother and one sister.
-Funeral Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house, and at 2:30 o'clock from Emmanuel Church, Hamilton and Bond streets.


Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sun Apr 26, 1914

RECITAL AT BURR STUDIO
   Pupils of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin BURR gave a song recital Wednesday evening at the studio, Cutler building. The following took part: Miss OSTRANDER, Miss AMES, Miss MacLAREN, Mr. JERSAK, Miss OWEN, Miss CARDUS, Miss CARSON, Mr. BOHATCHEK, Miss MAHON, Miss FISK, Mr. GROSA, Miss FRANK, Miss DAVY, Mrs. BRYAN: MRS. D. R. FLEMING was accompanist.
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RECORD OF DEATHS

Peter CORNELIUS died yesterday afternoon at the home, No. 199 Atkinson street, aged 30 years. He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Sarah SMITH, Mrs. Ida MILBURN and Mrs. Alice BRENNAN, and two brothers, Frank and John CORNELIUS.

George H. HORCHELER died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home, No. 139 Comfort street, aged 78 years. He leaves his wife; two sons, Solomon J. and Lewis C. HORCHELER, and three daughters, the Misses Blanche E. and Belle L. HORCHELER, of this city, and Mrs. John T. LACEY, of Portland, Ore.
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DIED

DONOVAN - Entered into rest, at the home of her niece, Mrs. James A. ALEXANDER, at Atlanta, Ga., Tuesday, April 21, 1914, Miss Kate DONOVAN, of Rochester, N. Y. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. A. A. BAKER, of Atlanta, and Mrs. J. W. EVANS, of Rochester; two nephews, K. P. BAKER, of Montgomery, Ala., and Professor E. M. EVANS, of Rochester, and three nieces, Mrs. James A. ALEXANDER, of Atlanta, and the Misses Katherine and Miss Marguerite EVANS.
-(unreadable) Rochester, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends invited.

BROOKS - Saturday evening, April 25, 1914, Nellie BROOKS, wife of Harrison BROOKS, of No. 65 Depew street, aged 45 years. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Albert DREW and Walter BROOKS, and three daughters, Florence DREW, Mrs. Robert WAINWRIGHT and Louise BROOKS.
-The remains were removed to the Hyland Mortuary Chapel, No. 932 Main street west. Notice of funeral hereafter.

IDE - Friday, April 24, 1914, at the family residence, No. 84 1-2 Alexander street, William Riley IDE, aged 64 years. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Deliah IDE; one son, Arthur R. IDE; three brothers, Darwin and Irving, of Bergen, and Charles, of Syracuse, and one sister, Eliza A. IDES of Bergen.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.

HORCHELER - In this city, Saturday afternoon, April 25, 1914, George H. HORCHELER, in his 78th year. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Solomon J. and Lewis C. HORCHELER, and three daughters, the Misses Blanche E. and Belle L. HORCHELER, all of this city, and Mrs. John T. LACEY, of Portland, Ore.
-Funeral services will be held from his late residence, No. 139 Comfort street, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial in Mount Hope cemetery. Bradford and Utica papers please copy.

DRURY - Suddenly, Saturday, April 25, 1914, John J. DRURY. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, Thomas, James, Patrick and Edward in Ireland, and two sisters, Mary and Margaret DRURY, of this city.
-The funeral will take place from No. 21 Bowman street, Thursday morning. Announcement of time will be published later.

STREB - Suddenly, Friday morning, April 24, 1914, at the family residence, No. 7 Hoeltzer street, Anna STREB, wife of Paul STREB, aged 57 years.
-The funeral will take place Monday from the late residence at 8:30 and from St. Michael's Church at 9 A. M.

HASKINS - Entered into rest, Friday, April 24, 1914, Carolyn, infant daughter of George W. and Caroline HASKINS.
-Burial Sunday, at convenience of family, in Pittsford cemetery.
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IN MEMORIAM

PIERCE - In loving memory of Caleb PIERCE, who died April 26, 1913. May he be resting in peace.
           Mother.

SCHLEGEL - In memory of Christian V. SCHLEGEL, who died April 26, 1906. Gone but not forgotten.
         wife and Family.
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GOVENOR - SMITH
   The marriage of Miss Helen Marie SMITH to Edward GOVENOR took place Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock at Blessed Sacrament Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Thomas F. CONNORS. Miss Bessie LOCKWOOK, niece of the bride, and Charles GOVENOR were the attendants, Mr. and Mrs. GOVENOR left for Cleveland. The prenuptial events included a linen shower by Mrs. Alfred MONK, a granite shower by Mrs. Charles WEDOW, a variety shower by Mrs. W. J. GALLIGER and a variety shower by Mrs. John MOMA.
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SMITH - MULLEN
   Miss Florence MULLEN, daughter of Patrick MULLEN, was married to J. Ralph SMITH Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at St. Bridget's rectory by Rev. Father BRESNIHAN. Miss Marie MULLEN, sister of the bride, and Theodore WAGNER were the attendants. A dinner was served to the bridal party at the Powers Hotel, after which Mr. and Mrs. SMITH left for a western trip. They will be at home after May 12th, at No. 87 Lansdale street, this city.
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BELLEMY - ZIMMER
   The marriage of Miss Estelle Adelaide ZIMMER, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick William ZIMMER, to Francis Rufus BELLAMY took place Tuesday at St. Paul's Church, Mr. and Mrs. BELLAMY will be at home after October 1st at No. 1,264 Park avenue.
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