Early News

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Apr. 5, 1880

DIED

JUDGE - At the residence of his son-in-law, James O'CONNOR, 63 North street, at midnight, Saturday, James JUDGE, aged 73 years.
-At 10 A. M., to-day, there will be a solemn high mass of requiem, and at 3 P. M., the funeral services in St. Mary's Church. The remains will be taken on the 1:40 train for interment in Calvary cemetery, New York.

PARISH - April 3d, Leland PARISH, of Churchville, N. Y., aged 57 years.
-Funeral at the residence of the deceased Monday, April 5, at 2 P. M.
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KILLED ACCIDENTALLY

Milburn, N. J., April 4 - George BROWN was killed Friday by the accidental discharge of a gun. He was to have been married on Wednesday next.
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SUDDEN DEATH

Dennis James O'Connor in the Hands of a Coroner

Dennis James O'CONNOR, aged twenty-four years, died suddenly and almost without warning, at the residence of his mother in Brown's alley (now known as Frankfort street). When his mother came home from church in the morning he said he was feeling badly and threw himself upon the bed with his clothes on. Then Dr. GALLERY was called in. But he found that it was too late, and told the family that young O'CONNOR was beyond aid and was dying. He did die shortly afterwards. In the afternoon Coroner Daningburg was summoned. After he had spent some time investigating and failed to find any cause of death, the coroner decided to have a postmortem examination, conducted by Drs. STARR and McKELVEY, this morning.
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INFANTICIDE IN PENFIELD

A Little Child Found Deposited in a Well

In the town of Penfield, Saturday, Andrew RICHARDS found a dead infant in a well on the unoccupied premises owned by Rev. C. L. BROWN. Coroner FARLEY was summoned from this city, and went to Penfield to investigate the case yesterday afternoon. The infant, as taken from the well, was found wrapped in a recent issue of the New York Times. Dr. FARLEY found also upon examination of the body that the lungs had been inflated before death, indicating to a certainty that it had been born alive. There was no evidence, however, to fasten suspicion upon any person. Therefore the coroner will hold no further inquest.
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MORE ANTE-MORTEM EVIDENCE

Patrick Cleary, Believed to be Dying Again Interviewed

By special request of the district attorney, Coroner FARLEY proceeded to Spencerport yesterday morning and took the full ante-mortem statement of Patrick CLEARY, who believed himself to be dying from the wounds inflicted, as he says, by John BARTH and another man Thursday night. Dr. W. C. SLAYTON of Spencerport is attending CLEARY, and considers his chances for living very slim indeed.
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DEATH OF JAMES JUDGE

Shortly after midnight Saturday, this venerable and highly esteemed citizen, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. James O'CONNOR, on North avenue. He had resided with his daughter during the past three years, and although an invalid most of that time, he bore his sufferings with Christian patience and resignation. James JUDGE was born in Boyle, Roscommon county, Ireland, in the year 1807- making him seventy-three years of age at the time of his death. Coming to America in 1848, he settled in New York city. There he engaged in business as a produce merchant, and was well known as a respected member of the firm of O'CONNOR & JUDGE. For many years he resided in Hoboken with his son William, and finally came to Rochester, as stated above. He was a sincere Catholic, of benevolent disposition, and never turned a deaf ear to appeals from the poor. He was ex??etingly well disposed in aiding at every opportunity the good deeds which have crowned with blessing the Sisters of Charity in their benef?ent life work for the poor and afflicted. Of a uniformly goal rumored, pleasant disposition, his life is one that may well be remembered while his death is lamented. At 10 o'clock this morning, requiem mass will be offered at St. Mary's church, for the repose of his soul. The funeral obsequies will take place from the house, on North avenue, at 3 o'clock this afternoon and from there the remains will be taken to St. Mary's church where there will be further memorial services. On the 1:40 train this afternoon all that is mortal of James JUDGE will be taken to New York, and thence to Calvary cemetery, the resting place of his wife and son.
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THE MONROE AVENUE BURGLARY

The detectives are at work endeavoring to discover the burglar or burglars, who broke into the jewelry store of John HOYLE, on the corner of Monroe avenue and Chestnut street Saturday night. A young man named John MAGUIRE was arrested by Detective ROGERS yesterday afternoon on suspicion of committing the crime. He was locked up at the police station, where he strongly denies any knowledge of the affair. There is but little evidence against him, and unless something should turn up it is doubtful if he can be held.

Apr. 6, 1880

DIED

ANTHONY - On Saturday, the 3d inst., Lucy Read ANTHONY, in the 87th year of her age.
-Funeral at the residence, number 7 Madison street, Tuesday, April 6th, at 3 p.m.

BLOSS - In Wellington, Ohio, on Saturday, the 3d inst, Mrs. Eliza A., relict of the late James O. BLOSS, of this city.
-The remains will be interred in Mount Hope cemetery this (Tuesday) morning at 10 o'clock, from the New York Central depot.

STRONG - At her residence in Perinton, Ruama STRONG, relict of Enoch STRONG, aged 93 years and 5 months.
-Funeral Wednesday, at 11 a.m., at the house.
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LOCAL MATTERS

Runaway Accidents

Mr. and Mrs. Hale Thrown from Their Carriage and Injured-
A Farmer's Team at Large

Yesterday afternoon the driver of Mr. VAN EPPS drove his horse in front of that gentleman's residence, 60 South St. Paul street, hitched him to a post and went in the house. A piece of paper was thrown by the wind beneath the horse's feet and he jumped back, breaking the strap that held him. After dashing across the street he returned and then started along the street. Mr. and Mrs. HALE, of 8 Oakland street, were in a carriage, which the runaway struck and overturned, knocking down Mr. HALE's horse. The horse was caught by Mr. HALE before he could rise which gave the lady time to crawl from beneath the carriage. She was taken into the residence of W. S. KIMBALL, a carriage was called and she was then removed to her residence, where Dr. ADAMS attended her. She was badly cut and bruised, while Mr. HALE received a slight scalp wound. The horse of Mr. VAN EPPS ran up St. Paul to Jackson street where a number of men were at work with hoes. The gang raised their hoes and gave such a yell as the horse rushed upon them that he stopped at once and was captured. Last evening Mrs. HALE was resting very comfortably.

The team of a farmer living in Greece became frightened last evening near the State street crossing and ran away. One of the horses succeeded in freeing himself from the wagon, but both were captured before any serious damage was done.
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NEW YORK STATE

MONROE

Friday evening Dr. J. W. CRAIG delivered the final lecture of the course given at Churchville during the past winter by some of the prominent young men known as the S. L. Society. The subject of his very interesting discourse was the life and genius of Shakespeare. The Doctor's and the preceding lecture by Major H. E. RICHMOND, comprised all the home talent. It seemed to be as much enjoyed as any during the course.

Rev. Mr. LOCKWOOD has resigned the rectorate of Christ church. Pittsford which position he has filled nearly all the time since the establishment of the church more than 35 years ago. During that period the parish has constantly increased in extent and prosperity. Mr. LOCKWOOD vacates the parsonage immediately. Rev. W. M. SHERMAN late f Providence, R. I., will succeed to the rectorship.

A musical and literary entertainment, after which refreshments are to be served, will be held on Wednesday evening of this week in the Allen's Creek school house for the benefit of the Sunday school which is there conducted under the superintendency of Maj. FIGHT. Among the attractions of the occasion the Misses CLACKNER of Rochester and Miss VAN AIKEN of Pittsford, will sing.
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WYOMING

Two young men from Castile went to Nunda last week, indulged in fire water, got beastly drunk, and were compelled to pay a cash fine of eighty dollars for the spree. Young men should understand flourishing revolvers around in public places is dangerous practice.

Hugh C. DOUGAN of Java, was knocked down and severely gored by a bull which he was leading to water, during the past week. His life was saved by the opportune arrival of Miss Mary J. CONROY, who seized a pitchfork and, by a few vigorous thrusts, drove the infuriate animal away. When picked up Mr. DOUGAN was found to be insensible, and his wounds were of a very serious nature.
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WAYNE

Clark BARTLETT, of Lyons, claims to be the oldest merchant in Wayne county, having begun business in 1829 on the spot he now occupies.

Marcus JOHNSON, of Palmyra, last Wednesday fell from a beam in his barn to the floor, and received injuries from which it is thought doubtful if he recovers.

Rev. J. De LARME, of Sodus, who is now at Clifton Springs being treated for ailments, resigned his position as pastor of the Methodist church in Sodus last Sunday, and J. C. HITCHCOCK has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
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SCHUYLER

Edwin PRICE has discontinued farming for the present, and moved to Watkins to clerk, it for the dry goods merchant, M. A. GUTHRIE.
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ORLEANS

Gipsies have been seen near Albion.

Alexander STEWART, president of the First National bank of Albion, is confined to the house by sickness.

Nathaniel BRALEY, aged seventy-one years, a resident in the vicinity of Albion, has been quite sick, it being notable, as it is the first prostration he has had during his life.

The funeral services of Mrs. PARKS, mother of Col. John PARKS, were attended from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry WILLIAMS, in Medina, on Sunday afternoon.

The following gentlemen were recently elected wardens and vestrymen of Christ church, Albion: Wardens; Z. CLARK, W. J. HANNINGTON; vestrymen, Andrew WALL; Geo. B. CHURCH, Hiram W. PRESTON, Robert CLARK, W. W. WILLIAMS, Thomas HALES, Crawford RAMSDALE and Howard ABEE.
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LIVINGSTON

Morris AYRAULT, of Mount Morris, Produce dealer, died on Saturday of consumption.

Rev. Charles S. DURFEE, the retiring pastor of the Central Presbyterian church of Geneseo, was presented Wednesday evening last with $200 in gold. Rev. D. WARD made the presentation address.

Wardens and vestrymen of St. John's church Mt. Morris, chosen March 29, 1880, Wardens, John R. MURRAY, Robert H. BROOKS; vestrymen, L. C. BINGHAM, Ozro CLARK, C. L. BINGHAM, James YOEMANS, Arthur SAWYER, William HARDING, M. H. MILLS, N. A. SEYMOUR.
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THE SPENCERPORT CASE

A Few Theories in Regard to the Manner in which Cleary Came by His Wounds

Spencerport, April 5 - No further developments in the case of Patrick CLEARY are yet made public. Coroner FARLEY, about 11 o'clock Saturday night, visited him, and CLEARY made a statement substantially as printed in the Democrat and Chronicle of the 3d. A great diversity of opinion exists as to the manner in which he came by his wounds. Many adhere to the belief that he was beaten by BARTH, as he states; others think he may have been struck by a passing train. It is a singular fact, and one which begins to gain a little strength that the tramp who reported at the depot a dead man on the track east of this village made no effort to assist CLEARY when he found him, about 10 o'clock p.m., as he (CLEARY) was not dead, but might have been unconscious. Another singular circumstance is that none of the east or west train hands during the night saw him lying between the tracks. The officers are working the matter up, but are very reticent on the subject. A deep feeling pervades the community, although there is not much said. At present writing (3 p.m.) CLEARY is very low, complaining a great deal about his side. He has not taken any nourishment since he got hurt. The community will not be surprised to hear of his death at any moment.
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A DISHONEST DOMESTIC

A domestic servant named Minnie GILBERT, employed by Jacob GARSON at his residence on East avenue, stole eighteen dollars and two valuable lace collars and a pair of cuffs and disappeared. Chief McLEAN was notified and Officer BAKER was detailed to work the case. He arrested the girl after a long search and recovered the property.
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DIED AT THE AGE OF NINETY-THREE

Last evening intelligence reached this office to the effect that on Sunday night Mrs. Ruama, relict of the late Enoch STRONG, of Perinton, had died at the family residence in that town. She was an estimable and well-known old lady, who had lived till some time past her ninety-third birthday, and she will be missed by many whom parents knew her when they were children. Deceased was born at Ballston Springs, Saratoga Co., in the year 1790. She was the wife of Enoch STRONG, one of the old pioneers and a citizen who was sent several terms to the legislature from this section. He died about 25 years ago, leaving Mrs. STRONG and five children, all of whom lived at the old homestead, about seven miles east of the city, in the town of Perinton. Mrs. STRONG eaves to mourn her loss three adult children - Mrs. Emeline NORTHROP of this city, and Clinton STRONG of Webster. C. B. STRONG of the firm of SCOFIELD & STRONG, of Rochester, is a grandson of the deceased. The funeral will take place at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning, from the old homestead in Perinton.
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DEATH OF GEORGE T. BARNARD

At twenty minutes before 12 o'clock last night, George T. BARNARD, the well-known conductor on the Erie road, breathed his last at the residence, 152 Exchange street. He was feeling well yesterday and attended to his duties, riding 236 miles; but in the evening he complained of indisposition, and at midnight expired. It is presumed that his death was caused by some difficulty of the heart, and at the request of the family Dr. FARLEY will make a post mortem examination to-day. Mr. BARNARD was fifty-one years of age, and one of the best known men on the Erie road. He had hundreds of friends all along the line, and the tidings of his death will be received with unaffected sorrow. He leaves a wife and several children.
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PERSONAL

Sheriff BURLINGAME started for New York last evening.

Eugene F. McDONALD, of Syracuse, is in town on a visit to his many Rochester friends.

John B. SCHOEFFEL, who has been spending a few days with Rochester friends, left last evening for Boston.

John P. AMES, of Ogdenburg, agent for the Bartholomay brewing company is at the Whitcomb house.

C. N. YATES, Springfield; H. C. BUCHANAN, New York; S. STANLEY and wife, Boston; M. H. HOGAN, Springfield, Pa.; A. J. HUGHES, W. REMBERTON, J. C. STYLES, S. SNOWDON, are at the Waverly.

E. B. BROWN, New York; E. H. WHEELER, Utica; C. La DAW, Albany; C. A. SMITH, Auburn; S. M. SHATT??, Elmira; John O. GORDON, Pittsburg; Arthur REYNOLDS, Chicago, are at the Brackett house.

Andrew YOUNG and daughter, of Syracuse, have been spending a few days in Rochester visiting relatives. Mr. YOUNG'S large circle of friends will be glad to know that he is in the best of health and spirits.

The many friends of E. G. PULLIS will be delighted to welcome him back to Rochester after an absence of eight years. He returns with his sonorous bass voice impaired by constant usage in the choir of one of the leading churches in New York City. He is the guest of S. A. MILLINGTON.

Julius W. ARNOLD, who has been in the employ of Warner & Brockett, architects, for several years past, left last night for Denver, Col. Before leaving he was made the recipient of a handsome revolver by friends who regret his departure, but feel confident that he will meet with success.
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ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH

William LEMMEN, residing at 138 Jay street, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. His wife arose at the usual hour, prepared breakfast, and when she went to call her husband to his morning meal found him dead. Coroner DANINBURG was called and held an inquest, the finding of which was that deceased came to his death from heart disease. Mr. LEMMEN was employed in the Rochester cotton mills, was about fifty years of age and had a large family. He was formerly a member of the Rochester volunteer fire department, being a member of "Old Red Royer 3."

Apr. 7, 1880

MARRIED

CARROLL - McNAMARA - At St. Mary's Church, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. J. P. STEWART, Mr. Lawrence CARROLL and Miss Mary J. McNAMARA, all of this city.
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DIED

BARNARD - In this city, on the 5th inst., George T. BARNARD, aged 31 years.
-Funeral from his late residence, 152 Exchange street to-morrow (Thursday) forenoon at 11 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
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DEATH OF A JOURNALIST

Cincinnati, April 6 - Chauncey NEWTON, of the Enquirer staff, an active and brilliant journalist, died to-day aged forty-three.
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STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

Lakeville, N. J., April 6 - The barns and other buildings on the farm of Mrs. DORSELL(?), were burned yesterday. It is supposed that they were struck by lightning. The loss was $7,000.

Apr. 8, 1880

MARRIED

PARSONS - ROWSE - At 13 North Washington street, in this city, April 7th, by Rev. William MANNING, William PARSONS, of Riga, and Mary ROWSE, of Rochester.
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DIED

BARNARD - In this city, on the 5th inst., George T. BARNARD, aged 31 years.
-Funeral from his late residence, 152 Exchange street to-morrow (Thursday) forenoon at 11 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

BUCKLEY - At his residence, 13 Hand street, in this city, Wednesday morning, April 7th, Charles BUCKLEY, Sr., aged 78 years.
-Funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Bridget's church.

STROUP - In this city, April 7th, 1880, John STROUP, in his 76th year.
-Funeral announcement will appear hereafter.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
April 23, 1880

THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN HORROR

An Eye Witness's Description of the Scene —
How the Accident Occurred —
After the Fall of the Wall
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser, yesterday afternoon

   A representative of the Commercial accompanied by his wife, was in the Garden at 9:50 P. M., standing at the flower arbor, when there came suddenly a sound as of a slide c---- avalanche — giving the instant impression that something was falling rapidly. The sound was accompanied by dense clouds of dust, so closely resembling smoke that when the cry of "Fire!" was raised the alarm was general.. Two or three gentlemen, hearing the cry, immediately began to push back the frightened crowd, seizing the ladies forcibly, and, gradually succeeded in restoring order. The band struck up a lively air, which tended to restore confidence, and the ladies resumed their places in the booths. The attendance at this time was probably over two thousand. The Garden was not crowded, except in the immediate neighborhood of the booths, and the bulk of the audience had drifted toward the Madison avenue end of the Garden. Going toward that part of the building and preventing his wife from leaving, the Commercial representative found that the stairs leading to the orchestra and the galleries above had been promptly taken possession of by the police and the fast-arriving firemen. The negro janitress of the building was in a state of great perturbation, and insisted that many persons were buried in the ruins. Two or three of the officials strenuously denied this, but five persons were soon brought down, more or less injured. One of these was a young man, who was apparently unconscious, with two or three severe wounds on his face — one over his nose and another at the side of his mouth.
   A lady, whose name could not be ascertained, had suffered a large and ugly wound on the right side of her face. She was brought down in the care of a gentleman and immediately taken away by her friends.
   A little girl, apparently very much hurt, was carried down by her father and taken out of the building.
   A considerable number of persons, suffering chiefly from scalp wounds and contusions, found their own way out of the ruins, and escaped from the Garden without aid.
   A touching scene was witnessed, when the first body was brought down the staircase. A stout lady, apparently about forty-five years of age, sprang towards the body as the bearers were carefully conveying it, and, screamed. "He's dead!" A gentleman standing by said to the lady, "For heaven's sake, don't create a panic; he is not dead." She instantly burst into tears. Another gentleman then stepped forward; and in a loud voice said, "Ladies and gentlemen, please go to the other end of the Garden, as the officers say that this end might fall in at any minute." This was the signal for a general scamper, and the crowd gradually made its way out of the Garden.
   This morning lines were drawn across Madison avenue at Twenty-sixth street and Twenty- seventh street. No one was allowed to cross unless he had authority. All through the forenoon the corners were blocked with dense crowds, in which there was a sprinkling of many ladies. The ruins had not been touched. The first thing that the spectator saw was a great long gap in the front extending from the middle of the building to the Twenty-seventh street wall. Over one hundred feet of wall had fallen-one-half the entire front. The roof lay flat on the first floor, and from underneath protruded the ends of rafters and cross beams. Two small gilt frames dangled from one of the beams, and through a small opening two paintings were seen.
   The sidewalk and roadway presented the full effect of the crash. In the midst of a great pile of bricks and fragments of wooden work lay, the two dead coach horses; their bodies marked and seared where falling bricks had struck them. The two demolished carriages, their interiors strewn all around, broken pieces of gas pipe and strips of colored muslin were also objects of curiosity to the curious gazer.
   The disaster was caused by the fall of the new part of the Garden on Madison avenue — an additional story erected January 27th, just before the inst., Arion ball, consisting of a kitchen, restaurant and dancing room. The restaurant was 200 feet long and 40 feet wide. When the building was leased from the Harlem Railroad Company for the Hahneman Fair, this new second- floor room was divided into three parts. South of a muslin screen, hung midway of the length of the hall, was the restaurant. Next, between the muslin screen and a light wooden partition, was the dancing hall, an apartment about forty feet square. To the north, running from the wooden screen to the northern wall of the building, was the art gallery, in which was a loan exhibition, of pictures, which were so valuable as to command an insurance at an average of $1,000 each.
   At 8:50 o'clock Mr. Alfred MACKAY, Superintendent of the fair, went up into the art gallery, having, as he says, an intuition that something would happen, found Mr. BRAZIER and sent him below to turn the gas off very slowly in order to gradually force the visitors out from the art gallery without creating any alarm. This was successfully accomplished, and many lives were probably saved in consequence.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertisers
April 24, 1880

THE HOTCHKISS MURDER CASE

Proceedings in Court Yesterday - Nothing Startling Yet Developed

Interest in the HOTCHKISS murder trial at Lockport increases as the case goes on, and yesterday the Court House was crowded. Twenty-five witnesses were called by the prosecution yesterday. Among the number was Samuel CHREBBUCK, aged 86 years, whose name was at one time mixed up in the case of MORGAN, the man whose disappearance caused some little excitement in the ranks of Masons and anti-Masons in other days. He, with many of the other witnesses, was called to show that George C. HOTCHKISS, husband of the woman who is on trial, was not addicted to the excessive use of intoxicating fluids. This testimony was in direct contradiction to the statement of Dr. WILSON, who is held as an accessory, that HOTCHKISS died of acute alcoholism. Some of the witnesses testified that Dr. WILSON called on Mrs. HOTCHKISS at the hotel and boarding house where she was stopping after the death of her husband. A great deal of the testimony was of very little interest.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union Advertisers
April 26, 1880

THE WILSON HOTCHKISS CASE

Testimony Continued - Not a Great Deal of Important Evidence elicited so far

On Saturday the trial of Mrs. Adeline C. HOTCHKISS for the murder of her husband George C. HOTCHKISS, was resumed at Lockport Drs. Edward SMITH and George W. LEWIS who prescribed for the deceased and his son were examined but nothing very material was elicited from their examination. Several other witnesses who knew the parties, among the number being William STEELE and his son Frank C. STEELE, both of this city, were also put on the stand. William STEELE was with Mr. HOTCHKISS when he died, and Frank who was an intimate friend of his son Hawley attended the latter in his last illness. The examination of Dr. A. Walter TRYON who made the post-mortem examination was commenced, and having described the appearance of the grave the testimony was adjourned till this morning.
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FUNERAL OF RUDOLPH R. WEIS

Yesterday afternoon the funeral services of Rudolph R. WEIS took place at the Salem Church and were more than usually impressive. The floral offerings were very beautiful, among the most conspicuous being a magnificent lyric harp, with five strings, emblematic of the five companions who left for Denver together, the centre one being broken. This fitting and poetic token was the gift of eight young ladies. The other offerings were equally appropriate. The bearers were George HERZBERGER, Samuel DUBELBA--S, Rudolph SCHMITT, Alfred KRAUSHAR, Fred, Alexander, Charles HART, Frank HARRIS and Conrad ZIMMER. The young men's society, of which the deceased was a prominent member, attended in the body. The grave in Mt. Hope was adorned with a profusion of evergreens and calla lilies, presented by the young men's society and during the closing ceremonies there the Rochester quartette sang "Rest," and "Nearer my God to Thee."
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DEATH OF MRS. ALEXANDER McLEAN

The death of Mrs. Alexander McLEAN, wife of the Chief of Police, which took place on Saturday, was one of those unexpected and sad events which strikes with grief the hearts of many people. The lady had been afflicted with a severe cold for two or three weeks, during which she had been confined to her bed. Her illness was not considered to be of a serious nature, and of Saturday she appeared to be much better. While sitting in a chair in the evening and conversing with her son, Samuel R. BENT, she suddenly complained of a severe pain in her side. Her husband and Dr. SUMNER were called, but in spite of their efforts the unfortunate woman died in a very short time.
At the time of her death Mrs. McLEAN was sixty-nine years of age, having been born in Westbrook, Conn. In 1838 she was married to Mr. McLEAN at Caledonia, and after a few years the family removed to this city, where they have ever since continued to reside. The house where the lady died has been the family residence for the past thirty years. Besides her husband she leaves Samuel R. BENT, employed at the Central depot, who was a son by a former marriage. The many friends of the family extend their heartfelt sympathy to the mourners in this their day of affliction.

Rochester Monroe NY
Union Advertisers
April 27, 1880

THE HOTCHKISS MURDER TRIAL

Testimony of the Chemist who Found Arsenic in Hotchkiss' Remains

The proceedings in court at the trial of Mrs. Adeline C. HOTCHKISS for murder yesterday, consisted mainly in taking the testimony of Dr. TRYON, who made the analysis by which arsenic was discovered in the remains of George C. HOTCHKISS. The doctor detailed the case with which he removed part of the remains from the grave and subjected them to analysis, employing the Marsh test for arsenic. He said he found about one-eight of a grain of the poison in the portion of the remains he analysed. About four grains would be fatal to a man.

Apart from Dr. TRYON'S testimony and some cross-firing between the lawyers, there was nothing of interest, except that the presiding judge condemned the action of a Buffalo Sunday paper in commenting on the case.
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PERSONAL

J. C. SHAFLER and William D. ADAMS of New York, Dr. A. HUNTINGTON of Boston, C. J. R--LLY of Detroit, and John A. VANDERLIP and wife of Dansville, are at the Osburn House.

James HALL of Toronto, M. M. STEVENS, George H. WILLIAMS, Robert E. GARNIER, J. M. WILES, of New York, Dr. A. G. AUSTIN and wife of Williamson, just returned from Florida; T. A. WESTON and wife of Elmira, B. C. HUTMAN and wife, and Charles E. MOORE and wife of Albany, are stopping at the Whitcomb House.

J. M. ENGLISH of San Francisco, Leroy MORGAN, J. H. DUNCAN, S. J. HUDSON of Syracuse, F. F. LAMBLEY, F. W. POPPLE, M. WASSERMANN of New York, John PATTERSON of Harrisburg, Pa.; C. V. PRESTON of Hartford, Conn.; and Dr. T. MILLS of Dayton, O., are at the Brackett House.

D. C. TERRY of Waterville, N. Y.; Charles FENTON and wife of Leadville, Col.; T. P. KEELER of Colborne, Can.; W. H. LOCKE of Cincinnati, John H. HARMON and wife, and Charles H. HARMON of Mobile, Wesley WRIGHT of New York, Frank SPAULDING of Boston, are registered at Congress Hall.

Hon. C. P. WELLER of Ellicottville, W. A. FITZGERALD of Louisville, Ky.; Charles REED of Bradford, Pa.; H. S. STEVENSON of Auburn, C. A. WIER and wife of Yorkshire, England, are at the National Hotel.

Charles M. ELLIS, our former townsman, and wife, have just returned from Jacksonville, Florida. He has disposed of his business there and purposes locating again in this city.
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THE LATE RUDOLPH R. WEIS

A letter received from Denver in reference to the death of Rudolph R. WEIS, who was buried from Salem Church, Sunday last, contains the following information regarding his sickness and death:
Rudolph came to Denver a little over a year ago to regain his health, and expected to remain here until fully restored. He improved so wonderfully during the summer, participating in all the labors and sports' of his companions, and enduring the fatiguing travel of four weeks through the mountains equal to the heartiest and healthiest of the company, leaving no doubt whatever in the minds of his friends, of his complete reservation to health at an early day, was the approach of winter, however, he began to steadily decline, but at no time until recently was his illness considered dangerous. So cheerful did he always try to appear, and so bravely did he bear his sufferings, that his friends who were with him never surmised his end was so near. " Rud?" permitted no one to intimate in their letters to friends at home that he was ill, fearing his parents would hear of it and needlessly worry themselves about the nature of his illness, "for it was only a cold he had, and would soon be over it," and would not listen to any suggestions to having his mother sent for, although he desired her presence very much. He passed his time between the city and the ranche he superintended until he became too weak to endure the journey to and fro, and remained in the city. He spoke hopefully of seeing his parents and friends at home as soon as the weather was favorable enough for the travel. But it was not to be. He lingered, bearing his suffering with great fortitude until Sunday afternoon, when he expired, surrounded by his friends, whom he recognized to the last.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Apr 29, 1880

THE WILSON-HOTCHKISS CASE

The Case for the Prosecution Ended-
Mrs. Wilson Puts in an Appearance But is not Allowed to Testify

Yesterday the prosecution in the WILSON - HOTCHKISS murder trial, at Lockport, closed their testimony. Before the people rested, however, District Attorney DAVIS stated he had a very important witness, and introduced Mrs. Hugh McGREGOR WILSON, wife of Dr. WILSON. Mr. LANSING objected to Mrs. WILSON testifying, on the ground that Dr. WILSON was jointly indicted with Mrs. HOTCHKISS, and his wife therefore could not be a competent witness. Judge HAIGHT sustained the objection and her evidence was not admitted. The defense then commenced their side and several witnesses were examined in reference to Mr. HOTCHKISS'S drinking proclivities and the terms on which he and his wife lived, when the Court adjourned till this morning. After adjournment a reporter of the Buffalo Courier had an interview with Mrs. WILSON at the Revere House. In reply to a question as to how she came to leave Detroit and visit Lockport, she said, "I did so entirely of mu own accord. I expected that the trial would be over. I was not aware that they knew I was here until they subpoenaed me. I got here yesterday. They proposed to have me testify as to the intimacy between the Doctor and Mrs. HOTCHKISS, but I did not wish to do so until I was compelled to. But if I had been forced to I could have told of some things which to say the least had been imprudent on their part." "Was there not something about some letters?" "Well, for the present I prefer not to make any disclosures, for in the feeling existing just now I do not deem it wise. I want to wait a little and see the results of this thing. Some other time I may tell you and give an extensive history if you will give me a hearing in your paper. There have been certain threats made as to what is to be done when the trial is over, and if they are carried out I shall defend myself. I was born and brought up in this section of the country and have aimed to conduct myself in a manner that would ensure the respect of those who know me. I feel I have been very much wronged.

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