FIRE AT THE ONONDAGA PENITENTIARY
The Bolt Works Destroyed - The Fire Supposed to be the Work of an Incendiary
Saturday morning, shortly after four o’clock, a fire broke out in the bolt
shop connected with the Penitentiary. The night watchman first noticed the
flames and alarmed the superintendent. The fire by some hard work was prevented
from reaching the main building. The Standard says: "The bolt shop was
completed in June, 1876, at a cost of $3,700, of which the county paid $3,200,
and the Bolt Company, to whom it was leased for five years, the remainder. The
Bolt Company employed about 50 convicts and 15 other persons. The entire stock
and machinery was valued at $39,000, but the boiler and engine, together with
the machinery in the lower portion of the east shop, are uninjured. At present
it is impossible to ascertain the exact amount of loss, but it will probably
reach $16,000 on machinery and $5,000 on stock.
The Bolt Company hold policies of insurance amounting to between $17,000 and
$18,000. The county will lose on the building about $2,000, which is not
insured.
The fire is supposed to be of incendiary origin, and if the story of a
convict, a German named John KNOPP, can be believed, the attempt was a
deliberate one. He says that between three and four o’clock he got up for a
chew of tobacco, and looking from his cell, which is on the middle east octogon,
saw three men coming toward the building from the direction of Pond street. One
of the men carried a can and another a pole, about five feet in length. On
reaching the corner of the shop he heard one of them say, "That stick is
not long enough," while another replied, "I guess it is." The two
men with the pole and can then passed around the northeast corner of the bolt
shop, while the third man remained, apparently watching, as he was continually
looking in different directions, and in a short time left. KNOPP says that it
was but a short time afterward when he noticed the bolt shop to be in flames. If
the old man’s story is true, it is probable that oil was thrown through the
window and ignited by means of a torch on the pole.
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A HEAVY BURGLARY
Stone’s Dry Goods Store in Batavia Entered - A Large Haul Made
An item appeared in Saturday’s Union mentioning the fact that a burglary
had been committed in Batavia on the dry goods store of E. N. STONE, by which a
large haul was made by the thieves. The Batavia News of Saturday contained full
particulars of the affair, in which it states that the manner the burglars got
into the store was easy enough. They passed up the stairway leading to Dr.
PUTNAM’s office and down the back stairs. At the foot of these last stairs
there is a door leading into the store and another opening to the alley. The
door leading into the store is an ordinary panel one, maybe a little stronger
than common. It was locked with a key, but not barred or bolted. By applying a
jimmy to various places along the crevice they soon found where the lock was and
then it required but a few seconds to break it and enter. The door leading to
the alley was bolted from the inside all they had to do was to unbolt and open
it.
The silk counter in Mr. STONE’S store is at the back end. This the burglars
sought and took from the shelves five pieces of brocade silk, black and colored;
one piece of watered silk; ten pieces of summer silk; five pieces of brown
trimming silk; six pieces of steel colored silk; a number of pieces of drab
silk; eight pieces of black silk; many silk remnants and a number of pieces of
colored satins; then going to the front of the store they took five or six boxes
of kid gloves. These goods were valued at about $1,000.
It was probable that the goods were carried out the back door and deposited
in a wagon awaiting their receipt in Worthington’s lane, for fresh
wagon-tracks were to be seen there in the morning, and one piece of silk was
found which had probably been dropped in the hurry. The burglary was first
discovered by Mr. CLARK (who lives over the store) when going for a pail of
water in the morning. He informed the clerks, and upon investigation they
discovered the loss. Mr. STONE has been out of town for some days, but the
matter was put into the hands of Sheriff GRITTIS, and postal cards were
immediately issued offering a reward for the capture of the thieves and recovery
of the property. Telegrams were sent to the Chiefs of Police of this city and
Buffalo and the Sheriffs of neighboring counties, but as yet nothing has been
heard from the missing property. The officers, however, are doing all in their
power and it is hoped, will be successful.
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SUDDEN DEATH
Yesterday news was received in this city of the sudden death of Barton CONKLING, a well known resident of Macedon. It seems that Mr. CONKLING was taken suddenly sick Saturday night. Dr. INGHAM of Palmyra, and Dr. CHASE of Macedon, were called to attend him. The physicians found him suffering from a well-defined case of cholera. Their skill was of no use in the case and yesterday morning at nine o’clock he breathed his last. The funeral will take place Wednesday at 10:30 from Mr. CONKLING’S late residence in Macedon.
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DEATH VISITS THE FAMILY OF CAPT. DOWLING
Death this morning visited the family of Capt. P. J. DOWLING, Superintendent of Streets, and took away an infant son, aged between one and two years. The little one had been a sufferer for some time from bowel complaint. Capt DOWLING, who is one of the delegates from this district to the Republican state convention, but is thus prevented from attending, will, with his family, receive the condolence of a numerous circle of friends.
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COURT NOTES
A Son Sues his Mother and Gets a Judgment for $200 - Stockholders in an Odd Fellows’ Association Sued
In the Municipal Court to-day Gertrude HAX was defendant in a suit commenced against her by her son. Mrs. HAX was until a short time ago a widow, Mr. HAX having died thirteen years ago. She lived with her sons, and the family lived by the hack business, having two hacks, one of which was driven by her son and the other by a hired man named MILLS. Recently Mrs. HAX married MILLS, and thereafter the family did not live in harmony and Mrs. HAX’S eldest son brought suit to recover wages due for labor done since he became of age. Judge DE?EL gave plaintiff judgment for $200.
The Municipal Court is to-day the scene of another legal contest of some interest. Surrogate SHUART, as receiver of the Union Association, is plaintiff, and W. H. DEWITT defendant. Defendant is sued for $25, the par value of a share in the Association which he agreed to take but did not pay for. There are six other cases pending in the Court. The case was submitted, but a decision was rendered.
The County Court sat and transacted some business this forenoon and adjourned until next Monday at 10 o’clock a.m.
A settlement was to-day effected of the estate of Clarissa COLVIN, late of Mendon. The estate is valued at between $6,000 and $7,000. J. J. CORNELL was executor.
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Obituaries
The funeral of the late Mrs. Robert S. YOUNG, who resided with her husband at No. 36 Jay street, in this city, and who died last Friday, took place yesterday afternoon. She was born in the county of Armagh, Ireland, June 1st, 1811, and was a daughter of John COSBEY. In 1849 she came to this city, where her first husband, John ROBINSON, died in 1867. In June 1871, she was married to Robert YOUNG, her surviving husband. She was the mother of six children, five of whom are still living - Mrs. John DAVIDSON, of Geneseo, Mrs. W. F. PARRY, Mrs. J. M. NIVEN, of this city, Mrs. John COSBEY, of Ponchatoula, La., and Mr. Samuel ROBINSON, of Evansville, Ind. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and was esteemed by all who knew her as a good Christian woman.
Mrs. V. DIEL, who has lived in Rochester since 1837(?), died at 44 North Francis street, last Thursday night. She was a native of Germany, 58 years of age, and well known in the eleventh and eighth wards. A husband and eight adult children are left to mourn her loss.
Miss M. S. WALKER, daughter of Erastus WALKER of Greece, died at her father’s residence, of typhoid fever last Thursday, aged 20 years. She was a graduate of the Free Academy in this city. The funeral took place this morning.
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Another Burglary
Shield’s Ginger Ale Establishment Entered - Thomas Boyle Arrested on Suspicion
Yesterday, some time during the day, the ginger-ale and soda-water establishment of Daniel F. SHIELDS, No. 301 State street, was entered through a rear window. The intruder managed to purloin a small sum of money and a silver watch. Shortly afterward the occurrence was reported at headquarters, and Policeman HARTER ran across a suspicious looking individual asleep in Brown’s Square. Not being able to give a good account of himself, HARTER thought it wise to take him to headquarters. Arriving there, he gave his name as Thomas BOYLE, and on being searched, $1.71 and a copper medal were found on him. The metal was identified as part of the property stolen from Mr. SHIELD’S premises and BOYLE was locked up on suspicion of having committed the burglary. This morning he was sent to jail for further examination.
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Railroad Accident
The Fast Mail Collided with a Freight Train - Switchman Killed
Sunday morning early an accident occurred at the old depot, Albany, on the New York Central, that has not found its way into print in this section of the State. It seems that the Fast Mail coming west left there as usual, but was switched on the wrong track and collided with a train. The switch tender paid for his mistake with his life, as he was killed. The wreck from all accounts was a pretty bad one. One of the locomotives caught fire as it lay on its side. The St. Louis Express going east had to retrace its steps and was sent on its journey around by Troy. The wreck was cleared sufficient to allow the Morning Express to come through the mail cars of the Fast Mail being attached to it. The double train arrived here only an hour late, although the Fast Mail should have been here five hours previous.
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Personal
-Mr. Ed. WITHERSPOON, for the past three years organist at Plymouth Church in this city, has just tendered his resignation of that position for the purpose of accepting a similar place in the First M. E. Church in Waterbury, Conn. The resignation will take effect on the 1st of October. Mr. WITHERSPOON is one of the finest organists this city ever had, and as an organ accompanist, he has had no equal here. Prior to his engagement in Plymouth Church, he was for three years organist in the First Presbyterian Church and three years in St. Paul’s. He possesses a true musical genius, organ playing being to him a natural gift, which he has improved by study and experience. His removal to Waterbury will be a real loss to Plymouth Church choir, as his place cannot now be filled so well as he has filled it. We congratulate the Waterbury church on securing so fine an organist, and wish him success in his new sphere.
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Robbery at McLean’s Hotel
Yesterday a man named Robert GRACE arrived at McLean’s hotel. When he retired to rest he placed his pants, in one pocket of which was $80, under his pillow. When he awoke he found that some unregenerate individual had visited his room during the night and abstracted his money. This morning Detectives ROGERS and LAUER arrested a young fellow on suspicion, although they have grave doubts themselves whether he had anything to do with the job.
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DIED
At the residence of Thos. HARRIS, 27 Upton Park, on the morning of the 29th
inst., Mary FURNEY, daughter of the late Dr. Daniel COATE, of Bowmanville,
Canada.
-The remains will be taken to Cobourg for interment.
In this city, this morning, Daniel Leo DOWLING, youngest son of P. J.
DOWLING, aged (1 or 4) year and 2 days.
-Funeral to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o’clock P. M., from house, 119
North St. Paul street.
In Buffalo, August ??, 1879, Mary, youngest daughter of Thomas and Kate WHARTON.
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The Raber Murder
Reading, Pa., Sept - Chas. DREWS, awaiting death for murdering RABER to secure
insurance money, confessed last night to the commonwealth’s attorney that
BRANDT made a proposition last summer to insure RABER’S life and then kill
him. BRANDT said three others were concerned, and introduced DREWS to HUMMEL and
WISE. DREWS agreed and they insured RABER’S life. DREWS claims that he was
then ordered to kill RABER and was threatened with death if he refused. He asked
Frank STICHLER to do the job. STICHLER said he could kill any one, but he
bargained that I should go along, which I promised, but declared I would not
touch RABER. Then RABER came to my house and we went together with STRICHLER.
I was first, RABER in the middle, with STRICKLER following. I went over the
plank and RABER got out. STICKLER got RABER by the legs with his hands and threw
him in and jumped in on top of him. It was first intended to drown RAUBER in the
dam. BRANDT had planned that RAUBER was to go fishing at Kitzmillers’ and then
I was to drown him. When I saw Dan I could not do it. RABER said, "Yes, it
was too cold anyhow." I pitied him. The drowning at the plank afterwards
was also a plan of BRANDT’S. BRANDT had promised me three hundred dollars and
that the others should get the same.
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A Horrible Crime
New York, Sep. 1 - The police found the drowned body of a boy in the North river this morning, with his hands and feet tightly bound.
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LOCAL MATTERS
-The first of the series of the lectures by Hon. J. M. PEEBLES, at the Academy of Music on State street, takes place to-morrow evening. He will lecture on "Southern India," &c.
-Yesterday a team of horses owned by a man named STEARNS, of Gates, ran away, and at the junction of Frank and Lyell streets came in collision with a lamppost which, with its attachments, was demolished. When they ran against another post they were caught.
-Yesterday evening, on West avenue, near Canal street, a man named IRVIN, of Gates, was driving west on the wrong side of the street, and another man was driving Dr. HENION’S horse and buggy east. A collision took place between them, in which the doctor’s buggy had one of its wheels broken off. On advice of Policeman FAY, IRVIN paid for the damage.
-The straw stack, which we mentioned on Saturday last, as having been set on fire by lightning and burned last Thursday night in Chili, belonged to Lewis D. CARPENTER, a farmer near the Ballentine bridge. His barns were saved by the strenuous efforts of his neighbors.
-A man in Holley is said to have invented a machine for cutting eel grass that will discount the grass-growing capacity of the Erie canal.
-Yesterday Paul WENTZ was arrested on a telegram from Dunkirk, charging him with non-support of his wife. Paul claims he is willing to support his wife if she will leave her folks. He left this morning for Dunkirk.
-On Saturday the BARTHOLOMAY Brewing Company bought tickets for their 125 employees for a trip to Niagara Falls and return. The ticket entitled the holder to all the privileges of the Falls, & c.
-COREY will play second base for the Hop Bitters nine, and act as change pitcher. The unreliability of LEARY is assigned as the reason for this change.
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The Late Joshua Eaton
As the following history and tribute to the memory of the late Joshua EATON
contains several facts not heretofore published, we give it space today,
although we have already given one extended notice of the deceased:
Charlotte, Aug. 29, 1879
DIED - At his residence in the village of Charlotte, Aug. 27, 1879, of
general debility, Joshua EATON, aged 74 years 5 months.
Mr. EATON was born at Wilton, New Hampshire, March 23, 1805. At an early age
his parents removed to Jefferson county, N. Y. He married Miss Harriet KINNEY,
of Rodman, who died in 1844, leaving two daughters who survive him. He was for
some years a merchant at Sackett’s Harbor, but being unfortunate in that
business he afterwards became book-keeper and storekeeper of the Dexter
Manufacturing Co., at Dexter, N. Y. In 1845 he married Miss Adeline F. BAKER,
who died at Charlotte last summer leaving no children. Upon the election of
James K. POLK as President he received the appointment of Deputy Collector of
Sackett’s Harbor, which position he held through that administration and
during which time he resided in Sackett’s Harbor, N. Y. In 1849 he removed
from Sackett’s Harbor to Charlotte, when it was practically dead to business,
purchased the warehouse and stock property and began trying to build up a
business for himself. Among the first things he was to get a charter and
organize a company to build a plank road to Rochester, which by hard work was
accomplished. He was also successful in getting the American line of steamers to
stop at Charlotte instead of the Upper Landing. His next endeavor was to get a
railroad from Charlotte to Rochester. For weeks and months he labored with the
Rochester people to get the stock taken, but only one man, the late Harvey ELY,
responded. At last he succeeded in getting Azariah BOODY (who was then building
the Niagara Falls branch of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad)
interested, and they succeeded in getting the stock taken outside of Rochester
and the road built, and when the consolidation of the different roads from
Albany west occurred the Charlotte branch was taken in as part of the Niagara
Falls road. Mr. EATON was one of the founders of the First Presbyterian Church
of Charlotte, of which he was an elder, and by his liberality contributed
largely to its support. He was also instrumental in getting the iron furnace
built here, and in all improvements of docks; in fact to him more than any other
man is Charlotte indebted for her past and present prosperity. He held various
offices of trust and twice was elected supervisor of Greece. The village loses a
good citizen, the church a good supporter and elder, the society a good
neighbor, his family a good father, and we all a good friend, one who will be
universally missed wherever known. His life was an active one, and now, having
gone to his reward, may his be the welcome plaudit. "Well done, good and
faithful servant; enter into the joy of your Lord." A. R. B.
Sept 2, 1879
MARRIED
On the evening of September 1st, 1879, by Rev. J. P. SANKEY, D. D., Mr. Harry J. PARKER, of Parker City, Pa., and Miss Josephine Selye McELROY, granddaughter of Hon. Lewis SELYE, of this city.
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DIED
At the residence of Thos. HARRIS, 27 Upton Park, on the morning of the 29th inst., Mary FURNEY, daughter of the late Dr. Daniel COATE, of Bowmanville, Canada.
On the 1st instant, Reuben WOODRUFF, aged 90 years.
-Funeral from the residence of his son, S. R. WOODRUFF, 19 Gardner Park,
today, Tuesday, the 2d inst., at 4 o’clock P. M.
At the family residence, No. 8 Frank street, Mrs. Electa DAVIS, wife of Wait
H. DAVIS, aged 79 years and 5 months.
-Funeral from the house on Thursday, the 4th inst., at 4 p.m.
Friends of the family are invited to attend.
In this city, at No. 26 Monroe avenue, Mrs. Eliza BUDD, wife of Hiram BUDD,
aged 55(?) Years.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
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Obituary
Mrs. Electa DAVIS, wife of Wait H. DAVIS, died at the family residence, No. 8 Frank st., at twenty minutes to 2 o’clock this morning. This esteemed lady was born in Lee, Mass, on the 12th of April, 1800, and was therefore 79 years of age. She was married to Mr. Davis on the 11th of June, 1820(?), in Northville, Cayuga county, where they resided until 1845, when they came to this city, and purchased the place in which they have since resided, then known as the John HAYWOOD place. They had only one child, the late D. Hudson DAVIS, who died in April, 1869, at the age of 42 years, which sad event was preceded by the death of his only child. The widow of the late D. H. DAVIS, Mrs. Almira DAVIS, is still living, and since the death of her husband has resided at the house on Frank street. It will thus be seen that Mr. Wait H. DAVIS, the husband of the lady who has just died, is now without either wife or direct descendant. Mrs. DAVIS was a woman who was esteemed by all who knew her for her many Christian graces and virtues. Although her last sickness was a long one, she always manifested a wonderful patience, and was of a very happy disposition. She will be mourned sincerely as a good wife, a good neighbor, and a good Christian. Dr. E. H. DAVIS, the druggist, and Mr. G. T. DAVIS, of this city are nephews of the deceased, and Mrs. Frank J. AYRES, and Mrs. E. J. KINGSBURY, of this city, are nieces. The funeral takes place from the house on Frank street at 3 p.m. Thursday.
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Local Matters
-A recent order by the Postmaster General says that letter carriers need not take mail to places where savage dogs are kept that might bite ‘em. Henceforth when a dog wants a rare carrier steak he will have to call at the office, or at least get off his own premises.
-A horse owned by James BAKER, formerly Excise Commission, ran away in South St. Paul street yesterday, and coming in collision with a carriage on the same street, knocked it into splinters.
-Gen. L. W. THAYER, who was injured recently, writes a letter to the Buffalo Courier, dated September 1st, in which he states that he has not yet been removed to his home in Warsaw.
-A single scull race comes off this afternoon at 5:30 o’clock, on the river, between Fred B. DURAND and J. H. MONTGOMERY, for the Riverside Club badge, now held by the former. The distance to be rowed is two miles, and will be on the course above the dam.
-Edwin SACKETT, proprietor of the Long Point Hotel, on Conesus Lake, died Monday morning of pneumonia. He was taken ill on Friday last, but had been in poor health for some time.
-"Thousand Island River," is the title of a new song, the words of which were written by George C. BRAGDON, of this city, and the music by Miss Mary F. BUNNELL. On the title page of the song there is a picture of Warner’s Island. It is published by Gibbons & Stone.
-On Wednesday and Thursday evening of next week Louise POMEROY will appear in Brockport under the management of Manager BENTON, of the Corinthian Academy of Music. This talented actress will play "Adirondacks" and "As You Like It." The people of Brockport can expect a great treat.
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A Libel On The Boys
Last Sunday evening Dr. H. A. EDSON, of Indianapolis, preached a sermon in the Brick Church in this city, in which he is reported as having said that at the House of Refuge "he looked upon the 600 imprisoned children and saw their deformed skulls and unnatural faces, distorted from the misfortune that the children were born of neglectful or wicked parents."
This brings Superintendent Levi S. FULTON out with a spirited card is defense of the boys in his care, denying that they have "deformed skulls" and "unnatural faces." He says that they are not all depraved, vicious and criminal, but that though they are all the children of misfortune, most of them the victims of circumstances, some orphaned, others worse than orphaned, many of respectable parentage and respectably connected, they will compare, physically and intellectually with a like number in any school. This defense of his boys by Mr. FULTON will be approved, we are sure, by all who have visited the Refuge. The words of the preacher, though perhaps not intended to do so, would be liable to give the public a wrong impression concerning the boys, who, generally speaking, are as intelligent and bright and good-looking as will be found in any mixed assemblage of boys.
Sept 3, 1879
DIED
At the family residence, No. 8 Frank street, Mrs. Electa DAVIS, wife of Wait
H. DAVIS, aged 79 years and 5 months.
-Funeral from the house on Thursday, the 4th inst., at 3 p.m.
Friends of the family are invited to attend.
In this city, at (23 or 28) Reynolds street, Ruby Lucile SMITH, only daughter
of R. J. and Hattie M. SMITH, aged 4 years, 9 months and 12 days.
-Funeral at the family residence Thursday afternoon, at 4 P. M. Friends of
the family are invited to attend.
In this city, on the 3d inst., Sarah A., wife of James M. PA?CHEN, aged 59
years.
-Funeral from the residence, 40 Broadway, Friday, Sept. 5th, at 3
P. M. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
On the 9th of August, at Dublin, Ireland, Berecca (maybe Rebecca),
beloved sister of Mr. Alexander McBRAIR, of this city, aged 38 years.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
Sept 4, 1879
MARRIED
In Rochester by Rev. A. N. FISHER, Sept. 3, 1879, Zenas C. CROLEY, of Wyoming, to Mrs. Sarah A. BACKUS(?), of Batavia.
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DIED
In this city, September 4th, Fanny, second oldest daughter of
Richard DUKELOW, aged 27(?) years and (?) months.
-Funeral from the house, ?2 Ontario street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Friends are invited to attend.
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Telegraphic Items
-Twenty-six new cases of fever in Memphis yesterday and eight deaths.
-The wife of ex-Governor JOHNSON of Missouri suicided yesterday while insane.
-Several illicit distilleries have just been destroyed in Alabama.
-The sick members of General HOOD’S family are now improving.
-The Prohibition State Convention was held in Syracuse yesterday and the following ticket nominated: For Governor, Professor John W. MEARS of Oneida; Lieutenant Governor, James H. BRONSON of Montgomery; Secretary of State, Alphonso A. HOPKINS of Monroe; Comptroller, Caleb W. ALLIS of Onondaga; Treasurer, Stephen MERRITT of Rockland; State Engineer, John J. HOODER of Tioga; Attorney General, Walter FARRINGTON of Dutchess.
-The body of Wylie ANDERSON, suspected of the murder of three women in Waynesville, Ohio, was found yesterday afternoon in an unoccupied water station in Plainville, O., where he suicided by shooting.
-BRANDT and HUMMEL, two of the men convicted of the murder of RABER, yesterday made statements. BRANDT denies ever having had anything to do with the murder. HUMMEL also asserts his innocence.
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H. Herbert, the Lame Man
Who was for so long in the employ of Mr. DECKER, is now in the employ of Pratt & Weed, the baggage express men. Mr. HERBERT is a man of long experience, and will attend to business with his old promptness and success.
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Another Victim
Michael Howard Crushed Between the Cars - The Inquest to be Held This Afternoon
Yesterday afternoon another victim was added to the long list of railroad casualties. It seems that shortly before five o’clock Michael HOWARD was working in the freight yard on Brown street, coupling cars, when he was crushed between the bumpers. As soon as his condition was seen the engineer was signalled to go ahead, and as the cars pulled apart HOWARD fell into the arms of his comrades. He was laid on a platform and Dr. MANNING summoned to attend him. On the arrival of the doctor a brief examination was made which was sufficient to show that the injured man could not live. A wagon was procured and Michael was taken to his home, No. 54 Saxton street, and died soon after arriving. Coroner MORRISON was summoned and will hold an inquest this afternoon. HOWARD was only 28 years of age and leaves behind him a widow and one child, besides a widowed mother, three sisters and a brother.
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SUDDEN DEATH
Charles Norman, a Prominent Free Mason of This City,
Dies Suddenly In His Bed, at 6 O’Clock This Morning
Many residents of this city were this morning startled on hearing the news of
the death of Charles NORMAN, a prominent Free Mason, who was for several years
in the employ of Warner & Stockbridge, the safe dealers in the Arcade. Mr.
NORMAN was taken ill in June last with inflammatory rheumatism, and suffered
considerably, but recently he had improved in health, and his recovery had been
looked upon as certain. Yesterday, indeed, he felt better than usual and was
down town, while several neighbors were over to his house, which is located on
Joslyn Park, in the evening. During the night he slept well, but at 6 o’clock
this morning his wife was awakened by his pushing her shoulder. She asked him
what was the matter, but he made no reply, and all efforts on her part to get an
answer from him failed, although he was still alive. He groaned frequently, as
if in pain, but the struggle with death was a brief one, and in a few moments he
breathed his last Medical aid and the neighbors were called in, but of course
nothing could be done, as life was extinct. There is every reason to believe
that the cause of death was rheumatism of the heart.
Deceased was born in England, but emigrated with his wife, to Canada, some
years ago. Precisely how long he was in Canada we have been unable to learn.
From Canada he came to this city, about ten or twelve years ago, first entering
the employ of R. G. Dunn & Co. After being in their employ for some time, he
entered the employ of H. H. Warner & Co. In 1872. His career with that firm
is familiar to nearly all our business men. He became one of Mr. WARNER’S most
useful men and was regarded as a most competent man, of industrious habits and
the strictest integrity. Latterly he had the supervision of the numerous
traveling agents kept constantly on the road by his employers. Socially, and
especially among the members of the Masonic order, few men were better known
than Charles NORMAN. He was a member of Valley Lodge No. 19; of Hamilton
Chapter, R. A. M., No. 62; of Monroe Commandry K. T., No. 42(?); and of Dorie
Council, No. 19(?). we believe he was also a member of the Western New York
Masonic Relief Association. Some time ago he was elected Thrice Illustrious
master of Dorie Council, a position which he filled very ably. Many do not
hesitate to attribute the prosperity of the Council to Mr. NORMAN’S efforts.
After serving one term as T. I. M., he was elected, and some time ago, by virtue
of his position became a member of the Grand Council, which met in New York, and
by which he was elected to the position of Principal Grand Conductor of the
Work, the third highest position in the Council in this State. At the meeting of
the Grand Council held yesterday he was re-elected to that office, the news
having been received by him at his home last evening. Mr. Thomas GLYDDON being
present at the Council in his st?nd. In all matters pertaining to the order he
manifested the liveliest interest, and had just completed arrangements to make
his visitations through the State to two to three weeks. For some time he wrote
the Masonic news for the Sunday Tribune, over the signature of "Veritas"
His decease will be regretted on every side, as he was a man of generous
instincts and genial disposition. A wife and one child five years of age are
left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving father. The father of the
deceased is still living in England, holding a government position. Mrs. NORMAN,
who visited England last year, and whose shipwreck adventures will be remembered
by many, is a native of Rugby, England. The time of the funeral has not yet been
announced.
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COURTNEY WILL ROW
He Telegraphs Mr. Soule that he Accepts the Proposition Published Yesterday.
Edward HANLAN must now consent to again meet COURTNEY in a rowing contest, or else be content to have the sporting world declare that he "shows the white feather." COURTNEY, in a dispatch sent Mr. SOULE last night, says that he will accept the proposition made by the Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company and published in the Union. The munificent offer of the Hop Bitters Manufacturing Co.
Sept 5, 1879
Tenth Anniversary of Rev. Father O’Hare’s Ministry
This morning at an early hour the many friends of Rev. James F. O’HARE assembled at the Cathedral to celebrate with him the tenth anniversary of his ministry and to do honor to him as their beloved pastor and faithful friend, who for the past ten years has given unsparingly his time, thought and energy to the work to which his life is consecrated. Notwithstanding the fact that only a day was allowed for preparation, for it was by mere accident that such an event was surmised, the alter was filled with the choicest and most emblematic offerings, and the red and white so bright by blending bespoke the happy hearts and good wishes of his congregation. In accordance with the reverend pastor’s wishes the Mass was a low one, yet all who were fortunate enough to hear of it participated; and had it been more widely known the Cathedral undoubtedly would have been crowded. Many offered their communion in thanksgiving for the blessing of the past decade of years in giving to the Cathedral so faithful a shepherd. The organ voluntaries were finely rendered and the solos exquisitely sung. The bells, too, pealed forth their rejoicing. The reverend gentleman leaves this evening to assist at the dedication of a church in Hartford, Ct.
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Wayne County Items
Sodus, Sept, 4 - A son of Ferdinand RADDER of Lyons, aged 13 years, in company with several companions, was in swimming in the river on Tuesday last, when RADDER was seen to sink. One of the boys, by the name of Fred ANGEL, immediately dove and lifted his body from the bottom, and, with great presence of mind, rolled him upon a barrel until life returned.
Hon. Marvin RICH of Marion, died a few days ago, aged 86 years. He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of his town, and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his death.
H. HYDE of Wolcott seems to have swallowed the Republican nomination for Sheriff.
It looks as if T. W. COLLINS of Lyons had secured the nomination for County judge. It may be that McINTYRE and NORTON will have something to say about that.
William H. TUCKER of Lyons lies very ill at his residence in that place, and the prospects are that he will not recover.
A gang of amateur burglars are operating in Lyons. Several ineffectual attempts to enter houses have been made within the past week.
LOCAL MATTERS
-When the fire accident occurred at Miss PARKS’S dressmaking rooms yesterday, Officer HURLEY was promptly at the scene, and although urged to give a general fire alarm, wisely exercised his own judgment and declined, there being no occasion to call out the department.
-A delivery wagon owned by a man named KIRKPATRICK was smashed against a tree on Scio street last evening, a horse drawing it having runaway from Main street.
-The Excise Board yesterday revoked the license of Anthony KNOPE, whose case they had before them for some time.
-In looking over the Executive Board report we came across the astounding statement that the number of miles of pipe laid in the city was 95,467. A very slight typographical error was the trouble, a comma having been put in after "95" instead of a period.
-The war between the two telegraph companies in Buffalo has been settled by a compromise.
-The will of Jane E. CARPENTER, of Sweden, who died August 30th,
was to-day admitted to probate. It disposed of 3,800.
Susan M. RUGERT’S(?) will was also admitted to probate.
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Another Telephone Line Dispute
This morning Charles O. HARRIS, a young man in the employ of the Bell Telephone Company, was arrested on a charge of cutting the wires of the Finch Business Telephone Company on Saturday last. This is the result of a dispute between the two companies. HARRIS being in no wise to blame, as he only obeyed the orders of his employers, who claim that the wire of the Finch Company interfered with theirs. HARRIS was paroled until to-morrow morning, when the examination will take place.
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Burglary Last Night
The coal yard office of Martin BARRON, on State street, near Platt, was broken in last night and robbed of $1.66, which the burglar found in a drawer. He got in the office by cutting a pane of glass out of a side window, drawing the sash lock and lifting the sash. His movements were concealed by darkness and a large close gate in front. The office was ransacked, but the sum above named was all the robber took.
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Accident to Joseph A. Nunn, Jr.
Joseph A. NUNN, Jr., was seriously injured at his brewery, corner of Brown and Wentworth streets, yesterday. He had just lowered a barrel of ale into the cellar, and leaning over the aperture, he lost his balance and fell to the floor below, a distance of about fourteen feet, the right and upper side of his head striking on the edge of the barrel. The wonder is that he was not killed, as he weighs ??? pounds.
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