Rochester, Monroe, NY

Union & Advertiser

Dec 6, 1888

 

TIRED OF LIFE

 

An Aged Lady Commits Suicide With a Table-Knife

 

Shortly after noon yesterday it was discovered at the City Hospital that one of the oldest patients at that institution had committed suicide by means of a common case-knife taken from a table in the dining room. The suicide was Mrs. Harriet B. McENTEE. She had been a patient at the hospital for fully fifteen years, and her rash act has excited considerable surprise among the other patients and the house attachese at the hospital. It is thought that Mrs. McENTEE must have suddenly lost her reason, for those who knew her said she had not the courage to commit such a deed unless her mind was deranged. Yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, Mrs. McENTEE left the female department, and that was the last seen of her alive. It is supposed, after leaving her ward she went to the dining room in the basement of the building and there secured the knife which ended her life. Returning to a little room off the female surgical department she hacked at the left side of her throat, severing an artery and the wind pipe. Only one side of her throat was cut, but this was badly lacerated. She was missed from the ward soon after 11 o'clock and a search was at once instituted with the result of finding her lifeless body in the closet. Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified and took charge of the case.

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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

 

--While at the supper table at the National Hotel Saturday evening, lawyer John H. JEFFRES was stricken with apoplexy and died within twenty minutes. The remains were taken to the residence of his brother-in-law, C. N. CLARK, 22 Sophia street. Mr. JEFFREYS was born in Wyoming county 58 years ago. He studied law and was admitted to the bar at an early age. He came to Rochester nearly twenty-five years ago, and for ten years was in partnership with Hon. Charles S. BAKER. Deceased was one of the best known lawyers in the city and his unexpected death caused sincere regret among his large circle of friends and acquaintances.

 

--Mrs. Kittie HUNZIKER died yesterday of consumption at the residence of her grandmother, Mrs. HALLIDAY, 373 West Troup street. Deceased was 28 years of age. Owing to the fact that no physician was in attendance, during her illness Coroner SHARPE was notified. He gave a certificate in accordance with the facts. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

 

--H. F. KNIFFEN died last evening at her residence, 122 West Main street, aged 49 years. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

 

--Mortimer H., son of Mrs. Virginia ALDRIDGE and of the late George W. ALDRIDGE, died yesterday morning at the family residence, 65 North Fitzhugh street, aged 17 years. The funeral will take place from the house at half-past 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Rev. Dr. James B. SHAW and Rev. W. R. TAYLOR will officiate.

 

--Edward DUBELBEISS died Saturday afternoon of consumption, at his residence, 94 Bay street, aged 24 years. Deceased was employed as shipping clerk at Weaver & Goss's hardware establishment. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon at the Salem Church.

 

--Jane McGUIRE, died unexpectedly at 3 o'clock this morning at the City Hospital. Death was probably due to heart trouble. She was received at the hospital at 6 o'clock last evening and her sudden death was a surprise to those in charge. Deceased was 36 years of age.

 

--Eddie L., youngest son of Edwin A. BISHOP, died Saturday at 12 Manhattan street, aged 11 years. The funeral took place from the house at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

 

--John LIVINGSTON, who is sometimes known as "Jack" LIVINGSTON, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at Sullivan's Hotel, Monroe avenue, aged 60 years. Coroner SHARPE held an inquest yesterday afternoon at Maier's undertaking rooms, where a verdict of death from exposure and dissipation was rendered.

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--Miss BARTON, president of the Red Cross Society, returned the $500 sent by the Monroe county branch to the yellow fever sufferers, because the amount was not needed.

 

--In the Court of Sessions this morning Charles HENDERSON, indicted for burglary in the third degree, pleaded not guilty. George PARISEN, indicted for grand larceny in the second degree, also pleaded not guilty. HENDERSON was placed on trial.

 

--A fair and sale will be held by the ladies of the Church of the Ascension at 236 Lake avenue to-morrow afternoon and evening. An entertainment will be given in the evening for the young people. No admission will be charged and all are welcome.

 

--William GRESSET, employed at Copeland & Durgin's furniture factory on Jay street, had the middle finger of his left hand caught between some string and a shaft this morning, tearing away the flesh so badly that it was found necessary to amputate the finger at the first joint. The amputation was performed at the City Hospital.

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POSTAL CARRIER SCRANTOM DEAD

 

Francis E. SCRANTOM died this morning about 4 o'clock at his residence, No. 11 Mathews street. He leaves a wife and three children and was 44 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. SCRANTOM was a brother of E. H. SCRANTOM of the firm of SCRANTOM & WETMORE and also of I. Gridley SCRANTOM of New York, vice-president of the Hayden Furniture Company. Mr. SCRANTOM was in the employ of the United States as mail carrier in this city, a position which he has held for over seventeen years to the satisfaction of all whom he served. His route extended over the district from East Main street to Prince street on East avenue. The postoffice authorities all say Mr. SCRANTOM was one of the most efficient and faithful carriers in the service. He was afflicted with lung trouble, and for years only his wonderful nerve kept him alive. The funeral will be held on Wednesday.

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PERSONAL

 

--Charles J. COULTER of New York, secretary and treasurer of Huyler's, is in the city to-day.

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CHATTEL MORTGAGE SALE

 

Kollofski's Stock - The Court Has Ordered the Entire Stock of this

Well-Known Furrier, Hatter and Gents' Furnisher Closed Out in Fifteen Days

--Undoubtedly the Best Selected Stock in the City.

 

One of the most extensive lines of fine furs and furnishing goods and hats in this city is to be sold at chattel mortgage sale. The mere mention of the name and number is enough to attract buyers, not only from this city but from the surrounding country, for there is no name better and more favorably known than "KOLLOFSKI, 14 State street," and he has always borne the reputation of using great care in selecting his stock. In the fur department there are Alaska, sable, brook, otter, coon, beaver muffs and boas, monkey, lynx, also seal and plush caps in all styles; fur gloves in all styles and numbers; a splendid lot of fine fur rugs in great variety. The celebrated "Nascimento hats," a large stock of them in Derbys; silk and soft hats at the same mortgage prices; also in the gents' furnishing line, fine underwear; hosiery, cuffs, collars; an immense line of beautiful ties and silk handkerchiefs, suspenders and braces, woolen gloves, kid gloves, splendid assortment; leather cuff and collar boxes, so durable and handy; full dress and plain shirts of the best make in great quantities. Many other articles for which KOLLOFSKI's place was always noted. All must be sold; the stock intact must go; the business closed up in fifteen days. Lose no time; come and secure the best bargains early at the chattel mortgage sale, 14 State street.

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