Rochester, Monroe, N. Y.
Democrat & Chronicle
July 15, 1915
FOOT HURT BY MOTOR TRUCK
Stepping from the curb in State street near Main street at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Miss L. CASEY, of No.
10 Knickerbocker avenue, was struck by an automobile truck owned by the MAC CAULEY-FIEN Milling Company. Miss CASEY
(unreadable) and she was taken to her home in the General Hospital ambulance.
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MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED
Permits Granted to Applicants at City Clerk's Office
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the city clerk's office to the following parsons:
August John BI?GHOFF, Buffalo, and Elsie SWEDOP No. 201 Plymouth avenue south.
Frank Michael EYER, Barnard and Irene Florence GLEASON, No. 199 Lake avenue.
Fred Thorn CAREY, No. 304 University avenue, and Frances Celia LE FROIS, No. ??? First street.
William T. KINGSTON, Spencerport, and Eileen F. ROHILLY, No. 9 Mayflower street
William A. CONNELLY, Dansville, and Bertha A. DENTLINGER, No. 14 Pleasant street.
Gustave Theodore SCHWENNING, Brooklyn and Carrie May HEATH, No. 45 Sycamore street.
William Thomas BRIGHTMAN, No. 287 Parsells avenue, and Esther E. BUDD, No. 3?? Pansy? Street.
Terenti POPPORICS and Galafire PASCU, both of No. 243 South avenue.
Abraham COHEN, No. 13 Oregon street and Anna GREENHOUSE, No. 5 Stephany street.
Robert Lawrence DAVIS, No. 36 Ford street, and Florence Chester POPP, No. ?? Elizabeth street.
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GIRL RESCUED FROM CANAL
When a little girl, who lives in Waverly place, fell into the Erie canal near Allen street yesterday morning, Homer
THOMPSON, of No. 5 Denning street, dived into the water and rescued her.
Rochester, Monroe, N. Y.
Democrat & Chronicle
July 22, 1915
DIED
BARNETT - At the home of Captain David LEVI, Mrs. Rachel BARNETT, aged 81 years. She is survived by four sons,
Samuel, Edward and Charles, of this city, and Max BARNETT, of Chicago, Ill; two daughters, Miss Minnie BARNETT
and Mrs. David LEVI, of this city.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Please omit flowers.
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LEVY - At her residence, No. 33 Cambridge street, Wednesday, July 21, 1915, Mrs. Lena LEVY. She is survived by
her husband, Max LEVY; one brother, Marcus SELIG, of New York; three daughters, Ethel, Carrie and Evelyn; five
sons, Charles, Joseph, Jack, Benjamin and Ralph, all of this city. The funeral will take place from the family
residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock (unreadable).
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SCHOTT - At her summer home, (unreadable) Beach, Monday afternoon, July 19, 1915, Lillian Etta, wife of John SCHOTT,
aged 19? Years and 8 months. Besides her husband she leaves one son, Arthur SCHOTT; her parents Geanville and Lillian
VOWLES, one brother, Frederick and one sister, Catherine VOWLES. The remains were removed to her family home on
the Buffalo road in the town of Gates. She was a member of Gates Grange, Patrons of Husbandry. Funeral will take
place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home. Interment will be made in the family lot at Riverside
cemetery.
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WEBER - Suddenly, in this city, at her residence, No. 409 Orange street, Tuesday, July 20, 1915, Mrs. Victoria
WEBER, widow of Joseph A. WEBER, aged ?? years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Louis SPAH?, Mrs. Charles
EBERHARD and Mrs. William RILEY; one son, Joseph A. WEBER, of Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Andrew BURKETT; one brother,
Andrew AHA and eight grandchildren. She was a member of Branch No. 62, L. C. B. A., of 88, Peter and Paul's Church,
the C. R. and B. A. and of the Ladies Auxilary, Knights of St. John. Funeral Friday morning, July 23d at *:30 o'clock
from the residence and at 9 o'clock at Holy Family Church. Interment in the family lot at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
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OCUMPAUGH - Entered into rest, at her home, No. 34 South Goodman street, Wednesday evening, July 21, 1915, Sarah
DARROW, widow of Edmund OCUMPAUGH, Notice of funeral hereafter. Kindly omit flowers.
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YORKER - Entered into rest Tuesday July 20, 1915, at her late residence, No. 441 Cottage street. Adelphia M???
YORKER. Aged ?? years. She leaves (unreadable) daughter, Laura MUAR? Funeral services will take place from her
late residence, No. 441 Cottage street, Friday afternoon, July 23d, at 2:30 (unreadable) Burial at Mount Hope cemetery.
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STEPHENSON - Wednesday, July 21, 1915, John R. STEPHENSON. Besides his parents he leaves two brothers, Edwin H.
and Harold ? STEPHENSON; one sister, Mabelle F. STEPHENSON. Funeral services from his late home, No. ??? Clay avenue,
Friday afternoon, July 23d, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in the family lot in Riverside cemetery.
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HILL - At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John WINTERS, No. 1118 Ferdinand avenue, Forest Park, ILL., Monday,
July 12, 1915, Mrs. June HILL, widow of William H. HILL, formerly of this city. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Milvina
HILL WINTERS. Funeral from the chapel of Ingmire & Thompson Co., No. 137 Chestnut afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
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KLAUSEN - Entered into rest, Wednesday afternoon, July 21, 1915, John H. KLAUSEN, aged 58 years. Besides his wife,
Katherine, he leaves one son, Charles; three daughters, Mrs. H. DEERING, Mrs. H. ????? and Mrs. W. ZIMMERIL and
three grandchildren; also two sisters, Mrs. W. GOTTSCHALK, and Mrs. J. MILLER. He was a member of Flower City Tent,
No. 30, K. O. T. M. and Cigar Makers' Union, No 5. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. ?????, No. 75 Roth street. Interment at Mount Hope cemetery.
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GALVIN - At his residence, No. ?? Manhattan street, Tuesday afternoon, July 20, 1915. Matthew GALVIN, aged 35 years.
He is survived by his wife, Grace, one son, Edward, three daughters, Mildred, Florence and Geraldine; two brothers,
Edward, of this city and Garrett, of Brooklyn; one sister, Mrs. Margaret WEBBER, of Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member
of the SS Peter and Paul's Branch, No. 82, C. M. B. A., Elks, Moose and Red Eagles. Funeral Friday morning at 8:30
o'clock from the house and 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church. Burial will be made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Peterborough
papers please copy.
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DRECHSLER - In this city, Wednesday morning, July 21, 1915, at the family residence, No. 216 Gregory street, George
DRECHSLER, aged 46 years. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Louisa DRECHSLER; three brothers, Frank, Anthony and
Matthew DRECHSLER and one sister, Miss Sophia DRECHSLER. Funeral from the house Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Interment at Mount Hope cemetery.
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FRANKLIN - At Ann Arbor, Mich., Monday, July 19, 1915, Wells A. FRANKLIN, aged 22 years, 11 months. Notice of funeral
hereafter.
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LYNAUGH - Wednesday morning, July 21, 1915, Mrs. William LYNAUGH of Corning, N. Y. Funeral Friday morning from
the home of her father, Timothy SHEEHAN. Burial at East Bloomfield, N. Y.
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FOR UNTIDINESS AT HIS STORE
As a result of complaints made to the police that Amast J. ZAFERIDIS, proprietor of a fruit and candy store at
No. 4 Plymouth avenue north, had been causing much annoyance to pedestrians by allowing boxes and barrels to litter
up the walk in front of his store, he was notified by Patrolman PHALEN yesterday to appear in police court this
morning.
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AGED MAN DIES SUDDENLY
As he was walking in front of his home at No. 378 Hayward avenue at 7 o'clock last evening. Henry MILLICHAMP 73
years old, was overcome and fell to the sidewalk. Before medical aid could be summoned he died. Coroner KILLIP
was notified. He probably will give a certificate of death due to heart trouble.
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TWO WILLS ARE PROBATED
That of Ann Rossiter Leaves $50 to Priest — Avery Will
The will of Ann ROSSITER, disposing of an estate of $1,000 to relatives with a $50 bequest to Rev. John A. BROPHY
was admitted to probate yesterday by Surrogate BROWN.
The will of Frederick W. AVERY, who died in September, 1907, leaving a small estate to the widow, Marion O. AVERY,
was admitted to probate yesterday.
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TAKES IODINE FOR TOOTH REMEDY
Mistaking a bottle filled with iodine for a mixture supposed to be good for toothache, Mrs. Eva SPENCER, 21 years
old, of No. 255 Exchange street, swallowed a quantity of the poison yesterday morning. She was taken to St. Mary's
Hospital. It is thought that she will recover.
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WILLIAM C. McGOWAN
Albion, July 21 — The death of William C. McGOWAN, aged 30 years, a well-known plumber, occurred early this morning
in his home, No. 3 Orchard street, this village. Mr. McGOWAN was born in Albion. He was one of the organizers of
the Albion Sportsmen's Association, of which he had been the only treasurer. Mr. McGOWAN leaves his mother, one
sister, Miss Ethel McGOWAN, and one brother, Walter McGOWAN, all of this village. The funeral will be held from
the family home Friday afternoon, Rev. Francis S. DUNHAM, pastor emeritus of Christ Episcopal Church, officiating.
Interment will be in Mount Albion cemetery.
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ALBION BARN BURNS
Albion, July 21 — Fire of unknown origin destroyed a barn at the home of George ELMORE, in West Academy street,
about 2:30 o'clock this morning. The family were aroused by the crackling of the flames and turned in an alarm.
The barn was nearly burned to the ground when the Fire Department arrived, but the house, which had caught fire,
was saved. The loss on the property is estimated at $400. The building contained no stock.
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GEORGE FERGUSON
Albion, July 21 — The death of George FERGUSON, of West State street, this village, occurred to-day in the Batavia
hospital following an operation. The remains will be brought to his home here for burial.
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MRS. JOHN SCHOTT
Young Chili Woman Dies Suddenly at Windsor Beach
Chili Station, July 21 — Lillian Etta SCHOTT, wife of John SCHOTT, a well-known resident of this vicinity, who
lives on the Buffalo road, five miles east of North Chili, died in her summer home at Windsor Beach, Monday afternoon,
after a comparatively brief illness. She was 19years old, and had spent the greater part of her life in this vicinity.
Besides her husband she leaves one son, Arthur SCHOTT; her parents, Geanville and Lillian VOWLES; one brother,
Frederick VOWLES, and one sister, Catherine VOWLES. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the family home, on the Buffalo road, in the town of Gates. Interment will be in the family lot in Riverside cemetery,
Rochester.
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SMITH - PEASE
Waterloo, July 21 - The marriage of Miss Cecelia PEASE to Edward SMITH, both of this village, took place in St.
Mary's rectory, this morning by the Rev. Coleman F. O'LOUGHLIN. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon SMITH
and the bride is a daughter of Charles PEASE. After a brief trip Mr. and Mrs. SMITH will live in this village,
Mr. SMITH being employed in the hardware store of Nugent and Company.
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RUSSELL - LASHAWAY
Batavia, July 21 — Miss Delia C. LASHAWAY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. LASHAWAY, of No. 23 Cherry street, and
William B. RUSSELL, of Bennington, Vt., were married this morning at 8:15 o'clock in St. Mary's rectory by the
Rev. Robert E. WALSH. The attendants were Louis LASHAWAY, a brother of the bride, and Miss Marjorie COOLEY, of
Batavia. After the ceremony, breakfast was served to about 100 guests in the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and
Mrs. RUSSELL left this afternoon for a two weeks trip to Chicago, ILL. Upon their return they will spend a short
time in Batavia, and will reside in Bennington, Vt.
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BURIAL OF HARRY GUNNISON
Sodus, July 21 — The body of Harry GUNNISON was brought from Rochester to-day for burial in Rural cemetery. He
formerly lived in this town and was 35 years old. As a guard of honor twenty-five members of the Brotherhood of
Conductors accompanied the body to its resting place. Besides the wife, formerly Miss Adelaide WOOD, of this village,
he leaves two sons, Armon P. and Lawrence W. GUNNISON; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay GUNNISON, of Spencerport;
his brother, Robert GUNNISON, of Rochester, and his sister, Miss Beatrice GUNNISON, of Spencerport.
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TO BE BURIED IN PALMYRA
Palmyra, July 21 — The remains of Glen McINTYRE, 17 years old, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis McINTYRE, of Niagara
Falls, were brought to Palmyra this afternoon at 5:30 o'clock and were taken to the home of his uncle and aunt,
Mr. and Mrs. John CAVANAUGH, No. 6 Hansen street. Mr. and Mrs. McINTYRE left Palmyra about three years ago. The
boy's death was the result of a fall from a tree when camping. The funeral will probably be held Friday morning
at 10 o'clock from St. Anne's Church, Palmyra.
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CORNING WOMAN A BANKRUPT
Corning, July 21 — A voluntary petition in bankruptcy has been filed in Federal Court in Buffalo by Mrs. Sarah
A. McCLELLAN, showing liabilities of $4,852.24 and assets of $6,085.00.
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MRS. MARY R. ROCHFORD
Canandaigua, July 21 — The death of Mrs. Mary R. ROCHFORD, widow of Richard ROCHFORD, occurred in the ROCHFORD
home in Center street this morning. She was a woman well along in years and leaves four daughters, Catherine, Anna,
Alice and Julia ROCHFORD, and two sons, William and Richard. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock
from the Catholic Church with Rev. M. B. GRODEN officiating.
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ACCUSED OF STEALING $42
Jamesport Man Arrested after Exciting Chase on Handcar
Corning, July 21 — Following his alleged act of entering a box car, occupied by some Italian track hands employed
by the Erie Railroad Company this afternoon, and stealing $42 which he found there, John CLEMESKY, of Jamesport,
N. Y., was arrested in East Corning after an exciting four-mile chase by officers who followed upon a handcar.
When CLEMESKY sighted the officers coming behind him, he took to his heels. The officers jumped from the car and
gave chase, soon overtaking him as he was attempting to hide the money he had taken from the car.
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MRS. ANN ROMP
Death of Medina Woman, One of the First of English Settlement
Medina, July 21 — Mrs. Ann ROMP an old resident of the village of Medina, died in her home on the Erin road, this
morning. Mrs. ROMP and her husband came to this village from Wooster, England, over sixty years ago and she has
lived here ever since. Her husband, James ROMP, died several years ago.
They were attracted to Medina by the quarries and became one of the first to locate in what is known as the English
Settlement addition to Medina. Mrs. ROMP was 85 years old. She leaves three daughters, Addie ROMP, Clara ROMP and
Mrs. Reuben WEST, and one son, George ROMP, all of this village. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock, Rev. M. E. VAN NOSTRAND officiating.
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Penn Yan, July 21 — Miss Susannah HATMAKER, owner of the HATMAKER Private Hospital, in this village, has just given
out a report for the fourth year which ended on Saturday last. Her records show 1,419 hospital days treatment and
125 patients admitted during the year. The increase in the number of patients over last year was fourteen. Of the
cases treated 25 were medical, 40 major surgical operations, 51 minor surgical and accident and 9 obstetrical.
There were nine deaths.
Miss HATMAKER says that the bulk of the surgical work was done by Penn Yan physicians. Each year of the hospital's
existence has brought a greater number of patients.
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INVESTIGATING WEED LIFE
Instructor in Botany at Vassar at Lakes Lamoka and Waneta
Penn Yan, June 21 — Miss Emmeline MOORE, of Churchville, N. Y., Ph. D., Cornell University and instructor in botany
at Vassar College, passed through this village yesterday afternoon in an automobile en route to Lakes Waneta and
Lamoka, to spend some time in the investigation of water plant and weed life for which these lakes offer unusual
opportunity.
Miss MOORE fishes with a long handled rake or grappling device from a flat bottomed boat, and usually locates her
prey at a depth of fifteen feet or less.
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FALLS FROM APPLE TREE; BREAKS ARM
Penn Yan, July 21 — Giles NISSON, the 11-year-old son of Andrew NISSON, last evening fell from an apple tree in
his father's yard in Hutton street breaking both bones of his left arm below the elbow, Dr. C. E. DOUBLEDAY reduced
the fractures. About five years ago the same boy broke the same arm in the same place.
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70-YEAR-OLD WOMAN KICKED BY FARMER
Charge Made Against Steam Valley Man — Under Arrest
Olean, July 21 — Mrs. Edward KNAPP, of Steam Valley, about three miles east of here, a woman 70 years old, is the
alleged victim of a brutal assault committed while she was berrying not far from her home. The woman is at home
with two broken ribs, and a warrant has been issued for Charles SOULE, whom she charges with the crime.
According to the woman's story, she was picking berries on SOULE'S farm, when he ordered her off. When she did
not move quickly enough to suit him she says he grabbed her arm, threw her down and kicked her.
SOULE is 50 years old and has appeared at various times in the local police court on minor charges. A warrant was
issued and SOULE was arrested and held for the Grand Jury under $500 bail. He was unable to raise the amount.
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RUN DOWN BY ENGINE
Hornell Woman Injured on Tracks at Silver Lake
Perry, July 21 — Miss Emma STEVENS of Hornell, was seriously injured this morning when she was run down by a passenger
train on the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh railway, near Fairview. Miss STEVENS had been to the PATTRIDGE
farm for a supply of milk, for the members of her party who are spending a week at Silver Lake.
She was returning from the farm along the tracks and failed to hear the warning sounded by the engineer. The most
serious injuries were about the head. No bones were broken. She was brought to this village and later was taken
to Warsaw Hospital. The injuries consisted of several deep cuts in the head and a slight fracture of the skull.
She will recover.
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SMITH - JONES
Warsaw Bride Wears Real Orange Blossoms - Weds Rochester Man.
Warsaw, July 21 — A quiet home wedding was solemnized Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Owen JONES, of Washington street, when their daughter, Cora Margaret, became the bride of Edgar B. SMITH of Rochester,
in the presence of the immediate families and a few friends, Rev. George D. MILLER, of the Presbyterian church,
performed the ceremony.
The brides veil was (unreadable) with orange blossoms sent from California by her aunt, and the wedding ring was
the one used by the bride's grandmother in Wales.
The out-of-town guests present were Miss Laura JONES, of Akron, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. F. W. CLARK, Raymond CLARK,
of Wyoming, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH will be at home after August 15th in their new home on the corner of Myrtle
and Henrietta roads, Rochester, N. Y.
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MRS. WILLIAM D. HISCUTT
Batavia, July 21 — Mrs. William D. HISCUTT, of No. 22 South Main street, died suddenly in her home at 9:30 o'clock
this morning after a short illness, her death being due to Bright's disease and complications. Mrs. HISCUTT, who
was 35 years old, was born in Le Roy, but for the past fourteen years had been a resident of Batavia. Besides her
husband, she leaves six children, James, Arthur and Paul, Florence, Helen and Gertrude HISCUTT; her mother, Mrs.
Michael LINSLER, of Batavia; two brothers, Wiliam LYNCH, of Chicago, ILL., and Victor LYNCH, of Alden, one sister,
Mrs. Theresa McDONALD, of Perry.
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HIGGINS - CASTERLINE
Clyde, July 21 — J. J. HIGGINS, of Medina, and Miss May CASTERLINE of Elmira, were married this evening at 8 o'clock
in the Clyde Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage, Rev. F. B. DUVALL officiating. The bride was attended by Mrs.
J. W. LINDSAY as maid of honor. Mr. LINDSAY was the best man.
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TO CHINA AS MISSIONARIES
Former Ontario County Persons to Sail August 28th
Clifton Springs, July 21 — The Rev. and Mrs. Earle HOOSE, who will visit here soon on their way from New York city
to San Francisco, California, where they will sail on the steamer Mongolia for China, on August 28th, were formerly
of this village and Canandaigua. Mrs. HOOSE was Miss Sadie PETTUS and was graduated from the Clifton Springs Sanitarium
Training School for Nurses in the class of 1910.
They will be missionaries in China under the Methodist Board, Mr. HOOSE was graduated last spring from Drew Theological
Seminary, at Madison, N. J., and upon his graduation the Madison Methodist Church assumed his support on the "parish
board" plan. Mr. HOOSE was graduated from Canandaigua Academy, class 1909, and for a short time he was assistant
to the Rev. R. C. HABBLETHWAITE, at Shortsville and Manchester.
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ALEXANDER MUNGER
Wandering Farm Hand Overcome by Heat, Soon Dies
Shortsville, July 21 — The funeral of Alexander MUNGER was held from Stoddard's Undertaking rooms in this village
at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Donald H. MAC KENZIE, pastor of the Shortsville Presbyterian Church,
officiating. Interment followed in Brookside Cemetery, Shortsville.
Mr. MUNGER was a wanderer, who had come for two ot three seasons to this section, and secured work on the farm
of Martin O'BRIEN, just southeast of Shortsville. Last Wednesday he pitched hay in the field, and later, when mowing
it away in the loft of the barn, was overcome by the heat, and died about 4 o'clock Thursday morning. The body
was taken to Stoddard's Undertaking establishment, to await identification. After investigation it was found that
the man had a wife living in Fairport, and a mother and one brother living in Renssalaer. He was 42 years old.
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KILLED HIMSELF IN GARAGE
Colored Man Drinks Cynide of Potassium - Dies at Once
Henry STOUT, colored, committed suicide at 1 o'clock this morning in the Overland Garage, Nos. 156-158 South avenue,
by drinking cyanide of potassium. STOUT was employed at the garage nights, until Monday, when Archie REED superseded
him. Last night STOUT returned to the garage and climbed into one of the automobiles. REED did not pay him any
attention until he heard groans.
When Motorcycle Officer BYRNE arrived from the Franklin street station STOUT was dead on the floor of the machine.
Coroner KILLIP ordered the body removed to the morgue. STOUT was about 30 years old and lived at No. 129 Caledonia
avenue.
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TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE
Daily Record of Changes in Ownership in City and County
The following transfers of real estate were recorded yesterday with the county clerk:
Frank ALLENZA and wife to Peter SAVERINO, property in city; $1.
Jacob ALTMAN and wife to Joshua Z. BRAVEMAN, property in city; $1.
Reuben BLUMAND wife to Anna KOOPERMAN, property in Clifford avenue; $1.
Joshua Z. BRAVEMAN to Jacob ALTMAN, property in Bronson avenue; $1.
Frederick COOK and wife to Thomas S. JOHNSON, property in city; $1.
Willis T. GAYLORD to William CANNON and wife, property in Fairview avenue; $1.
George F. GOEHRINGER and wife to Lena B. ROOT, property in Knickerbocker avenue; $1.
Max SUCKLE and wife to Sophia RUBIN, property in city; $1.
Daniel B. SUTER and wife to Carl F. PAUL, property in Crosman terrace; $1.
Mathle TERBELL to Gaetano FALZONE and wife, property in Irondequoit; $1.
AlbertVAN CURAN to Hattie C. VAN CURAN, property in Penfield; $1.
Jacob W. WILBUR and wife to Gaetano FALZONE, property in Irondequoit; $1.
Emily ZEINER to Bernard FRANK, property in Mary street; $1,425.
John J. ZUBER and wife to Louis A. KNOFLER, property in Irondequoit; $1.
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INJURED IN WEBSTER ACCIDENT
Three persons were injured when two automobiles came together in Webster road at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday night. The
persons injured are said to be from Rochester and Webster. The only name that was obtainable was that of Chester
RUDKIN, of Webster. It is said that the persons injured were taken to the home of John KELLY in Webster.
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FIRE IN WOODBURY STREET
A spark from a chimney set fire to the roof of the house occupied by John FARAMATTA, at No. 14 Woodbury street,
at 4:56 o'clock yesterday afternoon. An alarm from Hanover and Baden streets sent Battalion Chief LYNCH and companies
to the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished. The damage is estimated at $25.
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RECORD OF DEATHS
James McDONOUGH died last night at No. 704 North Goodman street, aged 63 years. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Etta McDONOUGH;
six children (unreadable) Mrs. Andrew KOLB, Mrs. Nicholas R. MARION, Alice, Nellie and Edna McDONOUGH; a son, James
J. McDONOUGH; five sisters, two brothers and fourteen grandchildren.
Joseph Baxton GRAY died last night at his home, No. 90 Pullman avenue. Besides his wife, Mrs. Jane Elizabeth GRAY,
he leaves his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth GRAY, of London, England; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth MILLBROUGH, Mrs.
Nellie DODSON, Miss Anna GRAY, and five sons, James, Joseph, George, Alfred and Albert GRAY, of this city.
Helen M. REGER, daughter of Joseph and Theresa REGER, died yesterday at the family home, No. 12 Glasser street,
aged 9 years. Besides her parents, she leaves seven sisters, Mrs. Charles BAKER, Theresa Margaret, Minnie, Irene,
Florence and Matilda REGER, and a brother, Edward REGER.
Jerry YAWMAN died yesterday, aged 45 years. He leaves his father Terrence YAWMAN. The body was taken to No. 196
Main street west.
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