Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
May 21, 1882
DIED
DAGGE - In this city, on Friday, May 19, of inflammation of the bowels, Nannie M., eldest daughter of Edward and
Hannah D. DAGGE.
-Funeral from the house, at half past 3 o'clock and from St. Paul's church at 4 o'clock this (Sunday) afternoon.
FACKLER - In this city, May 20th 1882, John Phillip FACKLER, aged 80(?) years, 5 months and 7 days.\-Funeral from
No. 136 Lake avenue to-morrow (Monday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
MORRISON - At Mt. Clements, Mich., May 19th 1882, of congestion of the liver, William H. MORRISON, of this city,
aged 39 years.
-Funeral from No.32 Ward street, to-morrow (Monday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
WIGGINS - May 20th, 1882, Della E. WIGGINS, only daughter of L.F. and Hattie ? WIGGINS, aged 4 years and 10 months.
- Funeral private
May 22, 1882
DIED
MORRISON - At Mt. Clements, Mich., May 19th 1882, of congestion of the liver, William H. MORROSON of this city,
aged 39 years.
-Funeral from No. 32 Ward street this (Monday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited
to attend
WARING - In Irondequoit, May 20th, 1882, of ??y?tp?las, Isaac WARING, aged ?6 years.
-Funeral services at his late residence on Tuesday, May 23d, at 2 o'clock p.m.
PULLIS(?) - In this city, on the 22d inst., at her late residence, No. ?1 South Union street, Catherine PULLIS,
widow of the late T. V. P. PULLIS, in the 7?th year of her age.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
STONE - Monday morning, at the house 65 Jay street, James STONE, aged 60 years
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
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SWEPT OVER A DAM
Allentown, Pa., May 21 - Elmer ERDMAN, aged nineteen, Charles REUTER and John SHUON were swept over the Lehigh
dam in a row boat to-day. ERDMAN was drawn under the dam and was drowned. The others swam ashore.
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A BAD FAMILY
Jersey City, May 21 - E. J. COLLINS, a brother-in-law of C. L. NORTH, whose operations with bogus checks in Plainfield,
N. J., have caused some excitement, was to-day arrested for passing one of NORTH'S checks on a hotel proprietor
here.
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A BOY'S REVENGE
New York, May 21 - Jacob PITMAN, colored, aged twelve, was arrested here on the charge of poisoning Mrs. BURKLEY,
a wealthy lady who adopted him. The boy said he put sugar of lead in her tea because she whipped him. The woman
will recover.
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DEATH OF JAMES STONE
At 1 o'clock this morning James STONE died at his residence, 65 Jay street, in the sixtieth year of his age. He
was one of the oldest millers in the city and a man invariably respected. Mr. STONE was born in Dorsetshire, Eng.,
and came to Rochester thirty years ago. He leaves a wife, one son and two daughters - Stephen STONE, Mrs. Thomas
MUIRE and Mrs. Walter YOUNG.
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CAUSED BY A DOG
Yesterday afternoon as two gentlemen seated in a carriage were driving through Bay street, a Newfoundland dog belonging
to a man named Walter made a savage run on the horse. The steed shied, upset the carriage and threw out the occupants.
The carriage was badly wrecked, but the occupants escaped bodily injury. The owner of the carriage intends to bring
suit against the owner of the dog for damages sustained.
May 23, 1882
DIED
STONE - In this city, May 22, 1882, of chronic asthma, James STONE, aged 60 years.
-Funeral from his late residence, 65 Jay street, this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited
to attend.
WHITHALL - In this city, on the morning of May ?2d, in the 26th(?) Year of her age, Clara L., wife of Judson J.
WHITHALL, and daughter of Rufus and Hattie DEBORN, of Tekonsha, Mich., to which place the remains will be taken
for interment.
May 24, 1882
MARRIED
POLLARD - TORKINTON - On the 23d inst., at the First M. E. church, by the Rev. Geo. C. JONES, John T. POLLARD,
of Chicago and Julia L. TORKINTON, of this city.
-Chicago and Cleveland papers please copy.
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DIED
MORIS - At the City hospital, May 23d, Adeline MORIS, aged 39(?) Years. - Funeral private.
BROWN - In this city, on Tuesday morning, May 23d, 1882, Harvey H. BROWN, eldest son of Harvey W. and Helena M.
BROWN, aged 8 years. - Funeral from the house, 1?6 Alexander street, to-morrow (Thursday) at 3 o'clock p.m.
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ANOTHER SUICIDE
In a Fit of Despondency, Gustave Becher Hangs Himself
In the year 1872 there came to Rochester from Pittsburg, a German, Gustave BECHER by name, who for quiet a number
of years conducted a dye house on Mill street, near the brewery of Patrick ENRIGHT. He was unsuccessful in business,
and for the last five or six years was content to earn sufficiently enough to scantily support himself and to satisfy
his appetite for strong drink. He commenced to work for W. C. HAMMOND, who keeps a saloon and boarding house known
as the London Exchange, at 126 Front street, last October. On Sunday evening last, BECHER returned to his boarding
place at Hammond's saloon, greatly under the influence of liquor, and has been very much under the influence of
strong drink ever since, as well as very despondent. Yesterday morning he arose about 6 o'clock, dressed himself
and came down stairs, but at the request of Mrs. HAMMOND went up again to a vacant room, where some carpenters
had been at work, to get some kindling wood. Although Mrs. HAMMOND noticed that he was unusually quiet, she did
not apprehend anything serious until she thought that he had been gone an unusually long time, and she remembered
then that when he went up stairs he had something in his hand and acted very strangely. Mrs. HAMMOND told her husband
that she feared that something was wrong, and at her request Mr. HAMMOND went up stairs to the room. Upon entering
the vacant room the form of BECHER, with knees almost touching the floor, the fate turned slightly upward and the
tongue protruding, was found hanging by a small cord fastened to an iron spike in the wall, seven feet from the
floor. The cord was wound about the throat of the corpse and owing to its great weight had cut into the flesh.
Coroner DANNINGBURG was called, an inquest was held, and a verdict that Gustave BECHER came to his death by his
own hands was rendered. The deceased was sixty-five years of age, and leaves one son and a married daughter, the
former a resident of California and the latter of New York.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs May 25, 1882
MARRIED
On Wednesday, May 24th, at St. Joseph's Church, Mr. Frederick KLEINHAUS and
Miss Mary T. NUNNOLD, both of this city.
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DIED
On the morning of the 25th inst., Mabel J.(?), only daughter of George D. and
Martha C. LYDDON, aged _ months and 8 days.
-Funeral from the family residence, 21 Myrtle street, Friday at _ pm.
On Thursday morning, May 25th, at ten o'clock, at the residence of Orrin
HARRIS, Mrs. Clara ?. POTTER.
-Funeral will be private.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Fri May 26, 1882
DEATH OF MARY A. CROMER
Yesterday death came to the relief of one of our oldest residents, Mrs. Mary
A. CROMER, who has been an invalid for thirty-two years. She lived at 77 Lyell
Avenue, having resided in that immediate locality since she came to this city
in 1834. She was a native of Sligo, Ireland, and seventy-two years of age. She
located in Rochester immediately upon coming to this country. Her husband,
John CROMER, died seven or eight years ago. She had five sons, all of whom are
dead with the possible exception of one, whose whereabouts is unknown. The
several children rendered efficient service as firemen and were retired as
"exempts." Deceased leaves three grandchildren who have long
taken care of her. For many years she had not been out of the house until the
day of GARFIELD's funeral, when she accomplished that effort and witnessed the
procession. In the days of her activity she was a very industrious woman and
her goodness of heart endeared her to a large circle of acquaintances. The
funeral will take place at the Cathedral at 9 A. M. to-morrow.
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MARRIED
May 23d, at Plymouth Church, by Rev. Myron A__, Morr_on H. McMATH and Eliza S.
_APALIE, both of Rochester.
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DIED
In this city, Thursday, May 25th, 1882, Mary Ann CROMER, aged 72 years.
-Funeral from the family residence, No. 77 Lyell avenue, Saturday morning at
8:30 and at the Cathedral at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited.
In this city Friday May 26, 1882, Mary A., wife of I. R.(?) GREEN, aged 35(?)
years.
-Funeral Saturday at 4 p.m. from the residence, 11_ E. Main st. Friends are
invited.
Rochester Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Sat May 27, 1882
MARRIED
In this city on the evening of May 24th, by Rev. L. BARRETT, pastor of Lake
Avenue Baptist Chapel, Mr. Newton ENGLISH and Miss Annie BAKER.
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DIED
At Kokomo, Indiana, on the morning of the 24th inst., Ira H. STEVENS, in his
23d year.
On Saturday morning, May 27th, Mrs. George E. MUMFORD, in the 42d year of her
age.
-The funeral services will be at her late residence, corner of Troup and
Eagle(?) streets, on Monday, May 29th, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mon May 29, 1882
IN MEMORY OF JAMES VICK - IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES
Affecting services commemorative of the life and character of the late James
VICK were held at the Hedding M. E. Church yesterday morning. The ceremonies
opened with the reading of Scripture and a prayer by the pastor, Rev. J. H.
KELLOGG. The choir sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul," after which came
the presentation of floral emblems. Two children from the infant class bore a
basket of apple blossoms, representing "buds of promise to the children's
friend," as the legend accompanying it ran. Miss SANFORD's class brought
a wreath. A member of Miss WHITE's class bore a cross. Miss HICK's class a
star, Miss PARSON's class a cross, Mrs. OSGOOD's class a star of pansies,
Mr. WOODWORTH's class a wreath, Mrs. DURGIN's class an anchor, Mr. LEWIS's
class a star. Mr. BREWER's class a sickle, Miss BANHAM's class a harp, and Mr.
WHITE's class a broken column. Mr. VICK's own bible class presented a
beautiful crown of white flowers. All the emblems were accompanied with
appropriate inscriptions, and all were made of fresh cut flowers arranged
with the biggest skill and taste. An appropriate hymn followed the
presentation of these offerings. The assistant superintendent, Mr. J. WALTON,
then read resolutions from the officers and teachers of the school, expressive
of the deep sorrow felt for the loss they were called upon to sustain and
their heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved family. The choir and school
then sang "Gatherin Home --Yes, One by One." The pastor then
preached an appropriate and affecting sermon from the text: "We know
that, if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a
building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." It
is hardly necessary to speak of the elaborate drapings of the church. A
prominent feature was a vacant chair with a single calla blossom. The services
were among the most impressive ever held in this city.
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WILL OF THE LATE JAMES VICK
The last will and testament of the late James VICK is made public as follows:
I James VICK; of the city of Rochester, county of
Monroe and State of New York, make this my last will and testament, as
follows:
FIRST - I give and devise yo my beloved wife, Mary
Elizabeth VICK, the dwelling house and lot on the east side of Avenue A, of
Vick park, in said city, distinguished on the map of said park as _ot
(unreadable) twenty-nine, to have and hold the (unreadable). I also bequeath
to my wife all of my household furniture and all family books, pictures,
ornaments, and household effects of every kind in the family residence. Also
all carriages, buggies, (unreadable), robes, etc., carriage horses used
in and for the family. I also give my wife an annuity of $2,000, to be paid to
her, free of taxes, quarterly in each and every year during her natural life,
and I make this (unreadable) a charge thereon that portion of my real estate
hereafter specially devised to my sons, and (unreadable) on East avenue in
said city; this provision in (unreadable) of my wife is in lieu of dower.
SECOND - I give to Mary WHITNEY $2,000, as a
token of esteem and in recognition of her faithful services in my family.
THIRD - I give and devise to my sons, James VICK,
Frank VICK, Charles VICK and Edward C. VICK, the following parcels of land and
appurtenances: 1. all that tract or parcel of land situate in the sixteenth
ward of this city of Rochester, bounded on the north by East avenue, on
the east by Bowen street, on the west by avenue B of Vick park, and on the
south by the line between my said land and the land of Marvin A. CULVER,
and by the co__uation of that line to avenue B aforesaid, excepting such lot
on said avenue B as I have sold and conveyed. This devise is made subject to
the payment of said annuity to my wife. 2. all that tract or parcel of land in
the town of Greece, in said county, being about sixty-five acres of land and
known as my farm in said town. I also give to my said sons all the personal
property of every description provided for or used in my business as a
seedsman and florist, including seeds, bulbs, tools, implements, green houses,
(unreadable), wagons, etc., used to carry on the said business and all money
due or to become due me for goods, or other property sold in or for said
business, and I also give to them the name and good will of my business, my
intention being to enable my sons to carry on my said business in my name or
otherwise, and to that end I intend to give them every thing belonging to that
business. But I charge them with the payment of all business debts.
FOURTH - I give and devise to
my executor and executrix hereinafter named, all those tracts or lots of land,
in said city, situate on the west side of said Avenue B of Vick park, and
distinguished on the map of said park as lots numbers ninety-five and
ninety-seven, and I also give to them all and singular my personal property
and effects not hereinbefore otherwise disposed of, in trust to sell and
convey said lots and to sell, collect or otherwise disposed of these to pay
all my debts, including any debts which may be securred by mortgage on my real
estate, and to divide the remainder, if any, between themselves, and their
said brothers and sisters equally, except that if after the date hereof I
should sell any of my real estate not herein specifically devised, the
principal sum of the proceeds of such sale shall be paid and is given to my
daughters.
FIFTH - I give and devise to my
daughters, Clarice FRENCH, Kitty GIBBS, and Annie THAYER, all the rest,
(unreadable), remainder and reversion of my real estate, share and share
alike.
SIXTH - I nominate and appoint my
son James and my daughter Kittie to be executor and executrix hereof.
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MAGGIE STAFFORD ARRESTED
On the Charge of Deserting the Little Child Left a Few Days Ago on Mrs.
Pancost's Doorstep.
It will be remembered that an infant only several days old was left on the
night of the 19th of May, on the door step of Mrs. PANCOST's house on
Fitzhugh street. Superintendent McGONEGAL took charge of the child and
placed it in the Industrial School. Detective LYNCH set at work upon the
case and this afternoon in company with Detective BURCHELL arrested Maggie
STAFFORDS as the mother of the child and the one who deserted it. She was
found on Goodman street. Maggie is about twenty-three years of age and came
to the States several years ago from Canada. The name of the father of the
child has not yet been made public. The mother was sent to jail to await
further development.
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SAD DEATH OF A LITTLE ONE
The uncertainties of life -- its entrances and its exits, have just been
sadly illustrated in the bereaved family circle of Mr. P. COX. A couple of
weeks ago his youngest child, a bright little fellow of between two and
three years, was made happy by the advent of an infant sister, and a
week-ago Mr. COX made a deferred business visit to New York, leaving all
well at home. Suddenly he was recalled by a telegraphic message that Freddie
had been attacked with diphtheria of the most violent type. At one o'clock
yesterday morning death entered the household; the spirit of the youthful
sufferer took its flight; and the speedy and private burial that the nature
of the malady and prudence require followed, affording no opportunity for
personal attestation of that sympathy which is felt by numberless friends.
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DEATH OF ALEXANDER W. MILLER
The citizen above named, who is well known to East side people, died
yesterday at the residence of his mother on Franklin Square. He had been ill
for several weeks and his death was not unexpected by his friends. Mr.
MILLER was better known in earlier years when he was in business with his
father, Timothy MILLER, in the hardware trade. He was also a member of the
firm of MILLER & PERRIN, in the tanning business. When he removed to
Albion in 1868 he engaged in business under the firm name of BECKWITH &
MILLER. In 1872 he returned to this city and has since continued to reside
here. He was Supervisor of the 10th Ward in 1860 and 1861 - two terms - and
at one time held a Custom House appointment. His wife and mother survive
him; also two sisters - Miss Julia MILLER and Mrs. C. H. WILLIAMS of this
city.
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DIED
On the 28th inst., of heart disease, Alexander H. MILLER, in the _9th year
of his age.
-Funeral private.
In Henrietta, on the morning of May 28, at the residence of her son, George
C. TERRY, Mrs. Polly J. TERRY, widow of the late Rensselaer TERRY, aged _
years, 11 months and 7 days.
Mother, thou hast gone before us,
To that land so pure and blest,
"Where the wicked cease from troubling.
And the weary are at rest."
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