Rochester, Monroe, NY

Democrat & Chronicle

Sat Jan 28, 1888

 

WESTERN NEW YORK NEWS

 

LIVINGSTON

 

--F. E. KEYES of Livonia, and Miss Mattie BRINKERHOFF were married January 25th by Rev. D. MORISY(?) at the residence of the bride's father, Henry BRINKERHOFF, of Nunda. There were many guests and a large number of presents.

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GENESEE

 

--The county fair this year will be held on September 25th, 26th and 27th.

 

--Joseph WEIGEL, of LeRoy, was recently severely injured in the eye by a whip lash.

 

--The toboggan slide at LeRoy will be closed on Saturday evening, February 4th. The venture has proved a failure.

 

--The Clionian Society, of LeRoy, will hold its next meeting on Friday evening, February 10th, at the residence of Rosman WAEKLEY.

 

--A sewer that discharges into the creek from the University Building at LeRoy is now a bone of contention. The local board of health is trying to abate the nuisance, and find that legal steps will have to be employed to do so. A large amount of ice has been harvested at this point, but it is said it will not be used for drinking purposes.

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NIAGARA

 

--The case of Frank W. HEWSON, of Lockport, indicted for perjury at the United States District Court at Albany, was put over and bail fixed at $1,000.

 

--In the burning of the Niagara Falls depot of the New York Central Thursday the firemen rescued Miss Frank BELDEN, Miss HOFFMAN, Miss Grace GOODFELLOW and Miss Alice WRIGHT from the second story of the depot, the three ladies being guests of Miss BELDEN. Kate DAVIS, a servant in the employ of Mr. MONROE, the restaurateur, attempted to save her trunk and a sum of money and had it not been for her employer, would have perished. As it was she was terribly burned about the head and shoulders. Her face and tongue are blistered and her hair burned to a crisp. The ticket cases were saved and a temporary office opened at the Spencer House. The company will erect a temporary depot immediately. The loss now is thought to exceed $50,000.

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STEUBEN

 

--On Thursday night the Methodist Church at Folbert Creek, in the town of Jasper, was burned, a series of evening meetings were being held in the church, and it was thought that the fire was communicated from the stove. Loss partly covered by insurance.

 

--Ason BARTHOLOMEW, of Cohocton, expired on Tuesday. A corn on one of his toes had troubled him, and he had it pared so closely that it became very sore, and the result was blood poisoning from the effects of which he died. He was near 80 years of age.

 

--A serious fire took place in the village of Jasper on Friday night last. It was first discovered in the dry goods store of Moses LEVISON, but the flames had full possession and nothing was saved. The store occupied by John DUNKLE was also burned, a small portion of his stock was saved, badly damaged. There was an insurance on both stores and contents. The building was owned by A. B. CRAIG. A sad incident connected with this fire was the death of Mrs. Orlando JOY, a lady residing about two miles out. Attracted by the great light, she with others visited the scene of the fire, and the excitement was so great for this lady, that on her return home she fainted and passed from one fainting fit to another until she died.

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ONTARIO

 

--The treasurer of the Women's Employment Society in Geneva acknowledge contributions to the amount of $845.03.

 

--S. SLOWMAN, a Geneva clothier, who has suffered much from rheumatism, has gone to Mt. Clemons, Mich., to try the effect of the mineral water there.

 

--Howell's farce of "The Elevator," in four acts, was rendered by home talent, of course, at the home of C. E. HOBBY, Esq., Main street, Phelps, Thursday evening, the 26th. S. S. PARTRIDGE and wife took the parts of Mr. and Mrs. ROBERTS. The affair passed off very pleasantly in spite of the unpleasant weather.

 

--Sleighing parties are numerous in Geneva. One of the pleasantest of the season was given by Folger Corps to the young ladies and gentlemen who assisted in the rendition of "Fritz Stein" last week. The ride extended to Seneca Falls. Supper was served at the Hoag Hotel. The party numbered twenty-eight.

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SENECA

 

--The society event in Waterloo, this week, was the marriage of Miss Jessie CHILDS, of Waterloo, and Seymour JONES, of Clarion, Iowa. The ceremony occurred at the Presbyterian Church, on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. There were four ushers, four bridesmaids, besides Miss Mary CHAMBERLAIN, maid of honor and John G. MURRAY, leading gentleman. Rev. W. S. CARTER officiated, the bridal party standing under a canopy with pendant umbrella, decorated in snowball blossoms with white and evergreen trimming. The rostrum was also banked with evergreens and the church illuminated by electricity. Following the ceremony, a wedding supper was given by Mrs. Larissa CHILDS, grandmother of the bride.

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MONROE

 

--Albert MURR, of Lancaster, Pa., arrived unexpectedly at the home of his brother, J. S. MURR, of Mumford, Thursday evening, the 26th inst.

 

--George STEWART, of Mumford, has purchased the building formerly used as a fruit evaporating establishment, and is fitting it up for a machine and carpenter shop.

 

--The Loyal Temperance Legion, of Brockport, will hold a musical and literary entertainment at the Opera House, in that village, Friday and Saturday, February 3rd and 4th.

 

--Mrs. H. HOOKER, dealer in toys and fancy articles in Brockport, has suspended business, and by virtue of the foreclosure of a mortgage on her stock, the goods will be sold at public auction.

 

--Owing to the temporary business embarrassment of H. E. WEBSTER, of the trestle coal yards, of Brockport, his office has come under the control of A. G. YATES, of Rochester, who will doubtless have the business kept on until the difficulties are straightened. The report that an assignment has been made is denied. Mr. WEBSTER is confined to his home by illness.

 

--A good story is told of ex-Assemblyman GARBUTT, of Wheatland, who recently paid a visit to Albany for the purpose of lending his experience to the defeat of the 20-ward bill for Rochester. It seems that the chaplain of the senate had not arrived one morning in time to make the opening prayer and as Mr. GARBUTT happened to be seated behind Senator McNAUGHTON, clothed in a black suit somewhat resembling the cut of a clergyman, Senator McNAUGHTON slyly suggested that the divine seating behind him be asked to officiate. They say GARBUTT didn't faint when the clerk came down and invited him to go up and make the prayer, but he turned several colors, before he found words to decline. -- Caledonia Advertiser.

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WAYNE

 

--About 100 pupils of the Newark Union School have been out with measles; but nearly all are now back again.

 

--Charles W. LIPPERT, a former resident of Newark, died at St. Hyacinth, Canada, and was brought to Newark for burial, Wednesday.

 

--H. H. FISK, editor of the Newark Union was best man at the marriage of E. C. DELANO to Miss Emma GRAHAM, in Clyde, Wednesday evening.

 

--The annual holiday festival of St. Michael's church, Newark, is postponed on account of the storm, from Wednesday evening to Monday evening next.

 

--James T. and John S. SHEFFIELD, of Newark, have purchased the site of the Matteson malt house, which was burned two years ago, and will build upon it.

 

--The water-works of Newark were subjected to a public test this week which satisfied the terms of contract, but the weather was so severe that few could be out to witness it. The display may be repeated in milder weather.

 

--The news of Hon. C. C. B. WALKER's death at Corning, was received with deep regret at Palmyra where he was well and favorably known, his summer residence and stock farm being located there. The remains will be taken to Palmyra where they will be interred in the family lot at the beautiful village cemetery.

 

--Mrs. Noah ENNELS of Newark, died Tuesday evening suddenly. Mr ENNELS was born a slave. He ran away from his master, and came to Newark, where he has been in the employ of J. S. CRONISE twenty-two years. Mrs. ENNELS was born in Sodus, and the couple were married twenty-five years ago. Mrs. ENNELS was a woman whom every body respected, and was long a member of the Methodist Church.

 

--Mrs. H. R. JEROME, died at the residence of Mrs. Irving EGGLESTON, of Cuyler street in Palmyra, on Thursday morning at six o'clock. The had been in poor health for some time and death was due to Bright's disease, her age being 82 years. Mrs. JEROME was born in Palmyra, and in 1825 married Colonel Rufus MERCH of Rochester, who died in New York city in 1861. Remaining a widow until 1870, she married Judge H. K. JEROME, of Palmyra, who died in 1879. Mrs. JEROME was well known and greatly beloved by a large circle of friends both in Palmyra and other places. The funeral will be held at her late home, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. H. D. COUES officiating. The remains will be taken to Rochester for interment at Mount Hope.

 

--General Lyman REEVES died very suddenly at his home in Palmyra on Wednesday evening, aged 86 years. He had been about the house during the day and when about to retire at 8 o'clock, he entered his bed room and in a short time called to his wife; but (didn't get the rest)

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PURELY PERSONAL

--H. C. BLOSS, editor of the Titusville Daily Herald, was in the city yesterday. Mr. BLOSS was formerly a resident of Rochester.

 

--Homer BLACK, an active worker in the Chelsea, Mass., Y. M. C. A., has been appointed successor to George H. JONES as assistant secretary, and will enter upon his duties February 1st.

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MORTUARY MATTERS

 

--The funeral of Mrs. Sarah CHURCHILL will be held from the family residence, at No. 5 Greenwood avenue, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

 

--Mrs. Rhoda BENNETT died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. O. B. DAVIS, No. 234 Monroe avenue, aged 82 years. Notice of funeral hereafter.

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COURT MATTERS

 

Circuit Court

Rochester, Jan. 27, 1888.

Present - Hon. William RUMSEY, justice of the Supreme Court.

No. 86 -- Maurice ROSEN against Nathan STEIN, et al; verdict for the plaintiff for $1,000.

 

No. 77 -- Christian MANGOLD against the New York Central and Hudson River Railway Company; non-suit granted.

 

Court adjourned to Monday morning, January 30th, at 11 o'clock. There is no day calendar.

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POLICE COURT

Rochester, Jan. 26, 1888.

Present - Police Justice KEELER

William WESTBURY, non-support; adj. Jan. 30.

James FOGARTY, stealing; adj. Jan. 28.

Aaron COHN, petit larceny; four months.

George SMITH, tramp; 70 days.

Frank SHER, fraud; paid $2.

William ELLIS, stealing; three months.

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DIED

 

CHURCHILL - In this city, Wednesday, the 25th inst., Sarah, wife of Henry CHURCHILL, in the 74th year of her age.

-Funeral from the family residence, No. 5 Greenwood avenue, this (Saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited. Burial private.

 

BEMENT - At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. O. B. DAVIS, 234 Monroe avenue, Mrs. Rhoda BEMENT, aged 82 years.

-Notice of funeral hereafter. Buffalo papers please copy.   GjS

Rochester, Monroe, NY

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SUICIDE AT SODUS

 

Sodus, Jan. 31 - It is reported here this morning that Charles RAYNOR, son of William RAYNOR, committed suicide Saturday evening, at the residence of his parents at Sodus Point, by taking paris green. He was 41 years old, a bachelor, and was spending the winter with his aged parents, who for the past six weeks have been visiting in Dresden, Yates county, the place of their former residence. The deceased was possessed of superior natural endowments, and was highly educated, having occupied various desirable positions in Philadelphia and Cleveland, but gradually drifting into habits of dissipation became unreliable and destitute of employment. The absence of his parents had left him alone in the family apartments of a double dwelling which tended to produce despondency. The occupant of the other part of the dwelling. WALSH by name, heard the noise of the suicide late in the evening but it ceased. They retired to sleep and in the morning the notable quietness aroused curiosity and Capt. Henry D. O'VILLE being notified, entered the residence and was horrified by finding the body of Charles prostrate on the floor rigid in death. He had evidently taken a large portion of the poison and vomited freely. He had attempted suicide about a week previous by taking laudanum. Coroner YORK of Huron is holding an inquest to-day.

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HAYWARD TERRACE CRIME

 

Trial of Deacons, The Boy Tramp, For the Murder of Mrs. Stone

Time of the Court Occupied This Morning in Efforts at Securing a Jury-

Relatives of the Murdered Woman Present-

Considerable Interest in the Proceedings.

 

    In the Oyer and Terminer yesterday afternoon the work of securing a jury whose duty it will be to render a verdict upon the guilt or innocence of Edward DEACONS, charged with the murder of Ada STONE, was continued. Thirty-two men were called to the stand, and of these Clinton J. HENDERICKSON, Clarkson; James STOWE, Chili; J. A. McWHORTER, Wheatland; Charles W. GRAY, Seventh ward, and Richard HERRING, Parma, were accepted and sworn in. Most of the others were excused because of the opinions they had formed of the guilt or innocence of the defendant. Very few peremptory challenges were necessary. Before the adjournment of court fifty additional jurors to report this morning were drawn.

    A press dispatch received yesterday announces that Henry McDONALD, one of the crew of the schooner Addison G. PROCTOR, which arrived at Gloucestor, Mass., from the "Banks" yesterday was washed overboard during the gale. It is thought that this is the McDONALD, who was desired as a witness case and a trace of whom was obtained by Sheriff HODGSON in New York.

    Court was convened promptly at half-past 9 o'clock this morning. The five jurors selected yesterday were in their places, having had an excellent night's rest at the Hotel Bartholomay, where they will board during the trial in charge of Deputies; HATCH and NICHOLS. DEACONS was on hand early, and listened carefully to the examination of the jurors as they were called. The court room was not as crowded as yesterday. Mrs. Ida SCOUTEN, the prisoner's sister, arrived from Syracuse this morning accompanied by her employer, Mrs. FOX. They occupied seats in the court room near DEACONS. They called on the accused immediately upon their arrival in the city, but he gave no evidence of any emotion upon seeing them. The sister is fashionably attired in a blue velvet dress, fur trimmed plush sacque and a large hat adorned with many bright colored plumes. She is of large stature and bears a strong family resemblance to the accused. Several of the relatives of Mrs. STONE were present in court.

    Mr. KING conducted the examination of jurors this morning and questioned them very closely. Although most of them had formed opinions, a good many believed themselves able to render impartial verdicts upon the evidence as presented. The defense was accordingly forced to resort to peremptory challenges and before another satisfactory juror was secured twelve of the "peremptories" allowed had been used. At half-past eleven o'clock, after two hours of hard work William JOHNSON, a farmer of Penfield, was sworn in as the sixth juror.

    Alonzo STONE the husband of the murdered woman entered the Court room during the morning and was an attentive listener to the proceedings. Among the jurors called there was not one who had not heard of the murder. The fact that the accused made a confession which was widely published made a great deal of trouble. Of course the greater number had read the confession and the Counsel for the defense invariably dwelt upon the fact as to whether they believed the confession and whether it would affect their deliberations in the jury box.

    An hour was consumed in attempting to get another juror but without success. The counsel for the defense increased the number of their peremptory challenges to fifteen. Six jurors have been sworn in, and as the defense can use but five more peremptories it is probable that the required number will be secured this afternoon. Recess until 2 o'clock.

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PERSONAL

 

--Ex-U.S. Senator Wm. H. NARNUM of Connecticut is at the Powers.

 

--The 25th wedding anniversary of General and Mrs. Henry BRINKER occurs on Thursday next, and will be appropriately observed by a reception at their residence, Brinker park, on the evening of that day.

 

--Mr. J. W. DICKERSON, one of the best known young journalists of the city, at present connected with the local department of the Post-Express, has handed in his resignation, to take effect at the end of the present week. Mr. DICKERSON has received and accepted an offer of a responsible position on the editorial staff of the Western Electrician of Chicago. The change, although an advantageous one for Mr. DICKERSON, will be greatly regretted by many friends in Rochester. He graduated from the University of Rochester in the class of 1883, and immediately took a position as a reporter on the Morning Herald staff. About two years ago he accepted a position on the Express. Mr. DICKERSON is one of the brightest and best liked local newspaper men in the city. His friends here are sorry to lose him, but extend their congratulations and best wishes.

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COUNTERFEITERS ARRESTED IN BUFFALO

    Buffalo, Jan. 31 - The Buffalo police to-day arrested two counterfeiters who gave their names as Cyrus J. BROWNELL and George EMMONS, and said they came here from Syracuse and Rochester. They had a complete outfit for making bogus silver dollars. About twenty-two counterfeit dollars in an unfinished state were found in their possession. The outfit consisted of moulds, metal, acids, electro-plating batteries, and a work on electro-plating.

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BACK BURNING IN JAPAN

 

Men and Women Who Suffer Great Pain and Never Whimper

      (Yokohama Corr, St. Louis Globe - Democrat)

    While we lunched in the open quadrangle before the temple groups of cheery Japanese came in chattering as gaily as any picnicers could wish to, took off their straw sandals, washed their feet and disappeared in jolly parties to the interior of the temple. When we dropped our shoes and followed to the one upper room, we found our jolly chatterers all there, sitting in rows with their faces to the walls. All were stripped to the waist, and the old priest made marks on their backs in sacred characters so to indicate where the moxa should be burned. Following him came a small boy with what appeared to be very sticky dough in one hand. With dexterous fingers this youngster pinched off a bit of dough, rolled it into a small cone, and stuck it over the priest's mark. After him came a staid, stoical youngster, who in the most cold-blooded way, touched a match to the tip of the moxa cone, and went down the lines giving lights. It burned without flame, a slow red glow like charcoal, consuming the cone down to the flesh, where it sizzled and smoked for a few seconds, that must have seemed years to the victims. Scaring with a red hot iron would be a quick and humane treatment compared to this slow-eating fire of the moxa.

    The men and women that I watched for the few minutes that I could endure it stood it heroically, but by the tension of every muscle in their backs and arms, one could judge of their agony. One old man folded his arms, bent his head over, and indulged in suppressed chuckles that varied with groans and hysterical Ha! Ha! Ha's! A woman burned her face in a blue cotton towel and made no sign or movement, while two moxa cones were burning down and into her flesh. A young man started to rock to and fro when the fire began entering into his very bones, but soon stopped it, braced himself, and sat motionless. The priest having set his seal on his victims, sat down by a brazier, put on his big spectacles, and was soon lost in reading a pious book, wholly indifferent to the row of backs frizzling beside him.

    This mine priest has some secret or composition for his moxa dough that has kept it in favor for many years, and about the only revenue of the temple is from his patient's fees. For rheumatism, lumbago and such aches and ills it is most beneficial, and gives quick relief to any one heroic enough to endure it. The Japanese resort to moxa for almost everything that ails them, and one sees coolies with their backs and the calves of their legs covered with moxa scars. Foreign doctors have discovered the virtues of the treatment for certain things, and in Paris many cases of paralysis have been successfully treated. Charles SUMNER having been one of the famous cases, whose paralyzed nerves were revived by the moxa. A variation or the treatment used in Paris under the name of moxa consists in burning with whitehot irons, which is much less painful than with paste cones, and Clare MORRIS was one of the best advertised subjects undergoing the white-iron moxa. When the patients descended from the moxa room, put on their sandals and muttered a sullen prayer toward the open door of the temple, they were hardly to be identified with the gay people who had arrived earlier, and when they walked it was plain by the way they held their shoulders that the raw places still smarted.

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TWENTY YEARS IN BED

 

Heart Disease Produces One of the Most Remarkable Cases in Medical History

                                (Pittsburg Chronicle)

    A gentleman resides in Cleveland who is afflicted with a heart disease which is probably the most remarkable in the annals of medical history. Dr. J. G. SMITH, a prominent physician, has for 20 years been compelled to retain a recumbent position. His case has attracted much attention in medical circles, both in this country and in Europe.

    Thirty years ago Dr. SMITH was an active practitioner in Cleveland. About that time he was prostrated by overwork, and in 1867 he was taken to his bed with a peculiar trouble of the heart. Since then he has never been on his feet or for any length of time sat in an upright position. His trouble lay in a peculiarity of the valves of his heart, which refuse to act when he is in an upright position, but which organ performs its functions perfectly when he is recumbent.

    Though for the best part of his life confined to his bed, Dr. SMITH has wonderfully improved his time, devoting himself to literary work, mastering foreign languages and perfecting several inventions, which latter have proved sources of large incomes to himself and associates in their manufacture.

    Dr. SMITH is a large and robust appearing man, and aside from the peculiar action of his heart, is in perfect health. He occupies the remarkable position of being able to commit suicide by simply standing upright.

 SENECA FALLS

 

    The "Magic Mirror" entertainment given at the Baptist Church last evening met with fair success. At the close of the entertainment supper was served.

 

    Miss Lillie COONS and Fred WARRICK of Aurelius, were united in marriage, Wednesday evening at the Baptist parsonage in this place. Rev. Seward ROBSON was the officiating clergyman.

 

    Ex-Mayor RYAN of Syracuse, was in Seneca Falls this week.

 

    The Odd Fellows masquerade will be given at their rooms this evening.

 

    A freight train was stuck in the snow between this place and Waterloo, Thursday evening, delaying trains from both east and west for some hours.

 

    Mrs. Joe CULLEN of Medina, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. O. J. MACKIN, on Toledo street.

 

    R. LAMBERT of Canoga, was in town yesterday on business. He reported the roads as "simply awful."

 

    Dr. E. J. SCHOONMAKER, who has been his own patient, is convalescing.

 

    James MONGAN of Troy, is home on a vacation.

 

    H. W. HATCH, the contractor on the gas well, is now in town and after inspecting the well gave a very encouraging report. He gave as his opinion that the well will develop very successfully, and that behind the well there is a natural reservoir of gas of great pressure. The nitro-glycerine, which was expected to arrive by this time, has not been heard from and the probability is that the trip will not be attempted until the roads are in better condition than at present.

 

    Bishop HUNTINGTON of the diocese of Central New York, administered the rite of confirmation to a class of about twenty-five at Trinity Church of this village, Thursday evening.

 

    A pleasant progressive euchre party was held at the residence of Peter K. SMITH on Jefferson street, last evening. The affair was a surprise party to Miss Emma C. SMITH.

 

    Mrs. Mary C. GRISMAR, wife of William GRISMER, formerly of Auburn, but who has been residing in this place for a few months, died at her residence on State street. The remains will be taken to Auburn for interment.

 

    The funeral services of Barnard CRELLY, who died of consumption at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, were held to-day at St. Patrick's Church.

 

    Fred WESTERN of Jackson, Mich., and William HENDERSON of Starkey, N. Y., have been visiting at the residence of Mrs. John P. CONING on Bayard street.

 

    The report that the National Yeast Company had resumed operations, as stated by some of our contemporaries, is erroneous. They commence on Monday next at full time.

 

    Reynolds' full orchestra of this village furnished music for the annual Catholic festival and ball under the auspices of St. Agnes' Society, held at Clifton Springs Thursday evening.

 

    A portion of the members of St. Patrick's Church are to give a charity ball next Wednesday evening, February 1st, at Johnson's Hall, for the benefit of the worthy poor. Refreshments will be served at the hall.

 

    For three days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday no mail arrived or left Seneca Falls. The Central was blocked, some of the drifts being fifteen feet high, but Sunday evening the steam snow plow reached this place and the road was open from the west. A passenger train was stalled here and the hotels were busy in providing for their guests. Large gangs of men were working night and day clearing the road between here and Waterloo. Friday evening there were twenty-seven Waterlooans snow-bound in this village but on Saturday, they all returned to Waterloo in sleighs, having given up the idea of trying to get further east. The village has been as completely shut up as though not a line of railroad came near it.

 

    It is said that at their regular meeting on Thursday evening the stockholders of the Seneca Falls & Waterloo railroad displaced Superintendent JEWETT and appointed Conductor BELLOWS as superintendent. Mr. JEWETT holds almost a controlling interest and it is probably only a question of a short time before he will again be superintendent of the Seneca Falls & Waterloo railroad. In the meantime the road has stopped operations until cleared of the large amount of snow, which will probably be some little time.

 

    Mr. S. D. RICHARDSON of Syracuse, has been visiting his sister, the Rev. Mrs. TUTTLE for a few days past.

 

    About 800 persons attended the union services of the Presbyterian, Wesleyan, Baptist and Methodist churches held at the Baptist Church Sunday evening. The sermon was by the Rev. E. A. TUTTLE, pastor of the Methodist Church.

 

    The Rev. Mr. BRADFORD, who was to preach in the Congregational Church Sunday last, failed to make his appearance in time, as he was snow-bound west of here. He is to preach this evening at the same church.

 

    William W. DAMON, son of a former pastor of the Seneca Falls Methodist Church, is negotiating for the purchase of the Lyons Sentinel. Mr. DAMON is remembered here as a young man of splendid abilities and would undoubtedly be successful should the negotiations be completed.

 

    This evening the "Misletoe Bough" will be presented at the Daniels Opera House.

    Four snow-bound commercial travelers were seen wending their way from the church toward the hotel, each minus one overcoat button. It is rumored that a collection had been taken up at the church.

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SHORTSVILLE

 

The union meetings will be continued at the Presbyterian church through this week.

 

    Mrs. Samuel STEWART is home from Willard, much improved in body and mind.

 

   The entertainments given by Stanley STAR at the G. A. R. rooms last Monday and Tuesday evenings, were considered the best of the kind given in the place for some time.

 

    On account of the storm all trains have been delayed, and scarcely any mails have been left here since Friday morning.

 

    L. A. MINK has disposed of his hardware to Bradley and Bunn.

 

    The Manchester Cornet Band will hold a social hop at Aldrich's Hall in Manchester, Friday evening of this week.

 

    John DOLEY is visiting friends in Churchville.

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WATERLOO

 

    Waterloo was a sort of an isolated isle all day Saturday. No. trains passed here since 1 o'clock Friday afternoon up to noon, owing to the blockade on both sides of us. West about five miles the local freight on Friday was stalled by the immense quantities of snow. It resisted the efforts of four engines Friday night to pull her out. Even three cars at a time they could not handle, and all hands had to abandon the train in disgust, and the high wind that was blowing all day Friday and Saturday completely enveloped the whole train in a snowy mantle, which required the united efforts of a large number of hands to remove and get in condition so that she could be moved. On the east we have snow between here and Seneca Falls six feet deep on the track in places. The country roads are completely blocked and farmers find it impossible to come to town, although once in a while a stray one is seen having breasted the snow-banks and some in on shanks mare. Several families in town are in distress for want of coal and other necessaries of life. It would be well to do a little missionary work at home instead of making clothes for the heathen Chinee.

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WOLCOTT

 

    Several of the leading young men of Wolcott have been engaged for a number of days past in circulating a subscription paper for the benefit of Lin. WHITBECK, the young man who recently lost his arm while coupling cars. Through their efforts the sum of $90 has been raised. Young WHITBECK'S case improves daily, and doubts of his ultimate recovery are no longer entertained.

 

    It is currently reported that Wandle Centre, a Butler farmer, who emigrated to Cloud county, Kansas, last spring, was among the number frozen to death during the recent blizzard. His friends have repeatedly telegraphed for further particulars, but have been unable to hear anything since receiving the first report of his death.

 

    East bound train, No. 117, on the R. W. & O. R. R. Saturday was snow bound in Creque's cut about three-fourths of a mile northeast of this village. The drift which held the train a prisoner is estimated to have been 14 feet in depth. No mail reached Wolcott from the east from Friday to Sunday morning.

 

    Wolcott is suffering from a coal famine.

The coal dealers are peddling it out among their customers in no larger quantities than a bushel in a place. Should the storm continue much longer many will actually suffer for lack of fuel.

 

    The recent attack on Prof. J. W. ROBINSON, principal of Wolcott Union School, by the local correspondent of the Democrat and Chronicle, was both cowardly and uncalled for. Under Prof. ROBINSON'S careful and scientific management the school has prospered as never before, advancing from a fourth place to the front rank among the educational institutions of the county. The attack, as everyone at all conversant with the matter, well understands, emanated from mere personal spite, growing out of the recent contest at the election of the school board. Such treatment cannot fail to win for the Professor more friends than enemies.

 

    Frank E. MOTT, a Westbury penman, instituted a writing school Wednesday evening. His exhibitions of ornamental and business penmanship are really fine, but it is doubtful if a careful following of the Spencerian methods would not be productive of more permanent good.

 

    Taken after dinner, Ayer's Pills promote easy digestion. Have you seen Ayer's Almanac ?

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--Thomas FITZGERALD, who escaped from Albany penitentiary a few days ago and who was recaptured in this city, was taken back to Albany over the Central-Hudson  this morning by Deputy Warden DEVEY of the penitentiary. FITZGERALD has a two years' sentence to serve.

 

--Trains on the Central-Hudson were nearly all on time this morning. The "flyer" was thirty minutes late, as was also No. 6.

 

--William DARLING, the well-known doorman at the Central-Hudson depot, has recovered from his illness and is expected to resume his duties this evening.

 

--The Erie has recovered from the effects of the late storm and trains were on time this morning.

 

--The American Newspaper Publishers' Association will meet at Indianapolis on February 10th. The Erie will sell tickets to the above point at full fare going and one-third fare returning, provided 100 persons are in attendance at the meeting.

 

--James McCULLOUGH has been appointed traveling auditor of the Western New York & Pennsylvania railroad, to succeed H. C. WALKER, who has resigned to engage in other business.

 

--It is asserted that work on the Lehigh Valley air line from Geneva to Buffalo, will be commenced in the spring. The line will touch Phelps, Clifton Springs, Manchester, Victor, Honeoye Falls, Le Roy and Batavia.

 

--D. S. WAGSTAFF, traveling passenger agent of the Grand Trunk line; and C. L. SPRINGER, of Chicago, general sales agent of the Rochester & Pittsburg coal and iron company, were in town yesterday. General Manager HASKELL, of the latter company, arrived in the city to-day.

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RUCHINGS!  RUCHINGS!  RUCHINGS

    We have just received the second shipment of our imported ruchings -- a variety of novelties never before shown.

          BURKE, FITZSIMONS, HONE & Co.

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MORTUARY

 

--Geo W. PARKINSON, son of Corporal Geo. PARKINSON, formerly of the 18th N. Y. Battery, died at his residence, 205 Atkinson street, at 6 o'clock this morning. Deceased was beloved by all who knew him. A wife and widowed mother survive. Notice of funeral hereafter.

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Don't miss seeing the two famous chicken thieves from the state of Ohio. They will be exhibited at the Western New York Poultry Exhibition, and everybody should see the wonders.

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$1.25 - Ice Bridge Excursion -- $1.25

    Via New York Central road, Saturday, Feb. 4th. Special train will leave at 9 a.m., and returning leave the Falls at 4 p.m., giving plenty of time to view Nature's wonderful work. Children's tickets will be sold for 65 cents. Come along and bring them with you. The ice bridge of 1888 is the grandest ever seen, and is well worth a visit. The signal service has promised a beautiful day on Saturday next, and the Central road will take good care of all. Take advantage of this grand opportunity to visit the Falls.