Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mon Oct 1, 1894
 
TWO KILLED
 
FATAL CAVE-IN AT PINNACLE HILL THIS MORNING
Tons of Earth Suddenly Fall on Laborers Who Were Working in a Tunnel
Three Were Buried and One Rescued -
The Men Were Employed on the State Hospital Outlet Sewer.
 
     At 8:20 o'clock this morning fifty feet of the tunnel in process of construction for the new State Hospital outlet sewer back of Mt. Hope reservoir, caved in and buried three laborers, who were working therein.
     The names of the unfortunate men are: Ferdinand REETZ of 22 Wilkins street, Charles HOWALD of Clifford street, and John GLICK. REETZ and HOWALD are dead. GLICK was taken out in an unconscious condition, but will probably live. He was buried for over two hours but was saved by timbers used in the construction of the tunnel, which fell so as to form an arch above him.
     The cave-in is the worst that has occurred in this vicinity in years, over fifty feet of the bank falling without an instant's warning. Tons of sand and gravel were precipitated into the tunnel, and it is only due to the fact that most of the laborers were working outside that the loss of life was not greater.
     The ambulance was called as soon as the accident happened, but no physician arrived until 11 o'clock.
    More of the bank has caved in since, and nobody is allowed to go near the spot. A large crowd has assembled near the scene of the accident.
     The work of getting the remaining two men out was very difficult, as there was at least fifteen feet of loose sand and gravel above them in addition to the timbers which supported the bank.
     The supposition is that the men who were buried caused the bank to fall by removing timbers placed against the sides of the tunnel for purposes of support. The 10-year-old son of Ferdinand REETZ, one of the dead men, witnessed the accident. He cried bitterly while telling his story, every few moments entreating the rescuers to hurry and extricate his father. REETZ was employed by Contractor MAUDER to carry water to the men. At the time of the cave-in he and a man named Albert WUNT, were standing on a temporary bridge over the tunnel and assisting the men below to remove the boards which support the banks at the sides. They had only succeeded in pulling out a few, young REETZ says, when the whole bank caved without an instant's warning. He saw his father and the other laborers knocked down and buried from sight instantaneously. REETZ and WUNT were saved from a like fate by the bridge which extended some distance from the bank on either side.
     REETZ says he shouted to the men when the bank began to slide but, that the sand fell so quickly that no opportunity of escape was offered. He then yelled to the men who were working a short distance away, on another part of the conduit and everybody present began to shovel away the earth as fast as possible. With the last cave-in about five feet of earth was added to the pile. The trench is ten feet wide and 100 feet long.
     Charles STOTT, the foreman of the gang in which the three men worked was buried in sand up to his neck. STOTT was sitting about five feet from the edge of the bank when the cave-in occurred, and was carried along with the sliding sand. He was quickly rescued by the other laborers.
     GLICK, the laborer who was rescued, first, was taken to the Hahnemann Hospital, where he soon recovered from the effects of the accident.
     The 10-year-old son of HOWALD was also present when the bank caved. Word was sent to the wives of the buried men, and they went to the scene of the accident immediately.
     Contractor MAUDER was questioned concerning the cause of the cave-in. He said the bank was very weak and that the men had found it necessary to adjust timbers to support it. He thinks the removal of these timbers caused the accident. It is difficult to get any information from the men regarding the cause of the slide, many of them absolutely refusing to speak on the subject.
     Officer CARROLL was the first policeman to reach the scene of the accident. He at once telephoned for the city ambulance and notified Coroner KLEINDIENST. Several policemen were sent to the tunnel to assist in keeping the crowd from approaching the bank. Coroner KLEINDIENST and the ambulance arrived very quickly and the coroner directed the work of rescuing the entombed men. He is making an investigation of the cause of the fatality.
     The bodies of the two buried men were found at 1:15 o'clock.
     Paul LEVERENDE and William TICKNOR played an important part in the rescue of the imprisoned men and the recovery of the bodies. At the risk of their own lives they went down into the sewer and cut away the timbers, thus making the rescue possible.
     The body of REETZ was taken from the trench at 1:55. It was badly mutilated.
     John GLICK, the man who was rescued alive, was interviewed by a reporter of The Union and of his remarkable experience he said:
     "All the time I was lying at the bottom of the trench I could hear the sound of shouts above me and could hear the people above saying 'the men are dead.' As the bank caved in REETZ shouted to me  'Jump, John!'  I went down, my legs were fastened by a heavy plank; also my right arm and my left arm in such a way that I could just move it up and down about three inches, and in this way kept brushing away the sand from my face to prevent me from suffocating."
     REETZ leaves a wife and five children and HOWALD leaves a wife and four children.
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MARRIED
 
BURLEIGH - GOFF - In Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, Sept. 12th, 1894, by Rev. Lewis BROWN, rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church Oscar T. BURLEIGH and Juliet E. GOFF, both of this city.
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IT WAS BERNARD FRANKE
 
Whose Body was Found in the Canal September 14th.
 
The body of the man that was found floating in the canal near Alexander street bridge Friday morning, September 14th, and was buried a few days later unidentified, was yesterday proven to be that of Bernard FRANKE, a tailor, who for a number of years had kept a tailor shop at 61 Smith's Arcade.
     FRANKE had a sleeping apartment partitioned off from his shop, but he has not been seen about the place since September 10th. Saturday the janitor of the building notified the tailor's only relative, a married daughter living at 61 University avenue. She accordingly had the door forced. On the inside under the transom was found a pile of newspapers dating from September 11th to 29th, lying where the carrier boy had thrown them. This proved that FRANKE had not been in the room since the 10th.
     Yesterday Coroner KLEINDIENST took the articles that were found in the clothing of the unknown man to the home of FRANKE's daughter and she recognized them as belonging to her father. Among them were a plain gold ring with the initials "F. B." on the inside, a needle case, and a gold toothpick.
     FRANKE was 74 years of age. How he met his death is a mystery. He was not a drinking man and as he was in prosperous circumstances his friends say there is no reason to believe that he committed suicide.
     On the night of the 10th a hat resembling the one worn by FRANKE was found on the bank of the canal near the Exchange street lift bridge. This hat, it is now believed, was the property of FRANKE but it is not thought probable that if the man had contemplated suicide he would carefully remove his hat before jumping into the canal. On the other hand, it is believed that FRANKE was murdered. It will be remembered that no money was found in his possession and his watch was gone, only a gold bar and a small piece of chain remaining fastened in a buttonhole of his vest. The chain had been broken, which led some to believe that his watch had been snatched from his pocket and that during the proceeding the chain was broken. Further evidence of foul play was found in the fact that on the left side of the head immediately over the ear there was a deep gash which was inflicted by some sharp instrument. The advanced state of decomposition in which the body was found rendered it impossible to determine whether or not this wound was sufficient to cause death.
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ACCIDENTAL DROWNING
 
John Kimmel Could Not Swim But Jumped Into Deep Water
 
John KIMMEL, 19 years old, a son of ex-School Commissioner August KIMMEL of 75 North avenue, was drowned yesterday afternoon at Sea Breeze. Young KIMMEL, in company with Charles W. SWIKCHARD, Albert WALKER and George MEYER, went in bathing in the outlet, opposite Chris. HEILBRON's hotel. After bathing some time in the shallows, KIMMEL got into a boat and paddled out some distance. He then jumped overboard. His companions say that he was unable to swim and state that when he came to the surface the boat had drifted out of reach. Before they could reach him KIMMEL went down for the last time. He was drowned in about seven feet of water.
     Chris. HEILBRON, Jr., recovered the body and Colonel KLEINDIENST was notified. The corner decided to hold no inquest and granted a certificate of death by accidental drowning. John KIMMEL was employed by the Stecher Lithographic Company.
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HUNG HIMSELF
 
Suicide of Mark Bateman of Phelps Yesterday Morning
 
Phelps: Oct. 1 - Mark BATEMAN, residing on West Main street, was found hanging in his barn on Sunday morning. One of his neighbors wanting to see him went to his house, where he lived alone, but could not get in. Seeing his dog there he thought Mr. BATEMAN must be around, and went to the barn, where the dog fiercely resisted his entrance. Succeeding finally he found the hanging by a rope wound around a beam, a barrel, upon which he had evidently been standing, kicked from under him and his knife opened beside him. The coroner was summoned and he pronounced it a case of suicide. Mr. BATEMAN was about 50 years of age and leaves one brother, Mr. Richard BATEMAN of this village.
 
     Dr. WEBB, acting pastor of the Presbyterian Church, had a very narrow escape on Saturday evening. He was crossing the railroad near the station, a train having just drawn out, leaving it quite dark, and amid the noise of the train he did not hear the approaching of a team until the horse was upon him. He was caught between the thills and wheel and thrown down, the wheels passing over his neck and shoulders. He sustained several painful bruises, but fortunately escaped serious injury and was able to occupy his pulpit on Sunday.
 
     Sunday was observed as rally day in the Presbyterian Sunday school. In the morning the pastor preached an appropriate sermon. In the evening the children rallied and furnished a very pleasant entertainment, consisting of recitations and songs, with extra music by the choir.
 
     The funeral of Rev. W. W. WOODRUFF will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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FIVE BOYS KILLED
 
Accident Caused by the Breaking of an Axle on a Freight Car
The Boys Were Riding on a Lumber Pile Inside the Car
Crushed Under the Heavy Timbers -
Three Others Were Injured - List of the Dead
 
Woodstock, Ill., Oct 1 - An accident by which five boys lost their lives and two were injured near this city yesterday on the Chicago & North-western railroad. The dead are: Territ DAVIS, Mount Morris, Ill.; Ed ___, known as "Milwaukee Ed,"  Milwaukee, Wis.; Bert LITTLE, Freeport, Ill.; two unknown boys.
     Injured: John GRADY, Fall River; Sam NEWMAN, Freeport, Ill.; unknown man, leg broken and injured internally.
     As a heavily loaded freight train was approaching the city, the axle of one of the cars broke, throwing the car and two others from the track. The car causing the accident was loaded with lumber, and the boys were riding on the top of the lumber inside of the car. The lumber fell upon them, killing five and injuring the others.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Marie Ernestine SINGER died this morning at the family residence, 80 Seward street, aged 25 years.
 
--Jennie FURBER, wife of Frank D. CHAMBERLAIN, died this morning at the family residence, 360 West avenue, aged 22 years.
 
--Charles ALBRECHT died this morning at his home, 5 Schauman street, aged 59 years. The deceased was sexton of Salem Church.
 
--The funeral of John KIMMEL will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence, 75 North avenue, and from Salem Church at 2:30 o'clock.
 
--Mrs. Richard JOHNSON, wife of ex-Assemblyman Richard JOHNSON, died at her home in Groveland last Saturday at an advanced age.
 
--Anna MATHER died yesterday at the Homeopathic Hospital, aged 28 years. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning from the rooms of Gerhard and Ahrens, on Clinton street.
 
--William GROSSMAN died this morning at his late residence, 4 Credit place, aged 75 years. He leaves a wife and three children, Adolph GROSSMAN and Mrs. Wm. RITTER of this city, and Max GROSSMAN of Ottoway, Kan. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church.
 
--William W. BRENNAN died yesterday at his home, 21 North avenue, aged 29 years. The deceased left a wife, mother and two brothers, Thomas G. BRENNAN of this city and Patrick J. BRENNAN of Seattle, Washington. The funeral will be held to-morrow at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Tue Oct 2, 1894
 
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--The funeral of Charles ALBRECHT will take place from Salem Church to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 
--Ella BROWN, wife of the late H. H. HICKOX of Brighton, died yesterday at the residence of Harrison G. OTIS, 193 South avenue, aged 45 years. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
 
--Daniel Kidder LOOMIS, youngest son of Eva P. and the late Rev. Dr. George T. LOOMIS of Clifton Springs, died yesterday at the family residence, 37 North Goodman street, aged 34 years. The deceased had been ill for five weeks with typhoid fever. Besides his mother he leaves one sister, Mrs. John HOWE, and a brother, George W. LOOMIS, all of this city.
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GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY
 
At St. Luke's Episcopal Church last evening occurred the brief initiation service which admits new members into the Girls' Friendly Society. Among the new members were three deaf mutes, for whom Rev. Dr. E. P. HART interpreted in the sign language the service as it is conducted by Dr. ANSTICE.
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KEEPER OF A DISORDERLY HOUSE FINED
 
Frank H. BL_E, proprietor of the Forest Cottage at Sea Breeze, was convicted in Irondequoit yesterday of conducting a resort for immoral purposes. He was fined $50, which he paid.
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SOPHOMORE CLASS ELECTION
 
The sophomore class of the university has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, E. B. FENNER; vice-president, G. M. PALMER; toastmaster, Emmet O'BRIEN; secretary, D. L. MYERS; treasurer, G. A. FAIRBANK; historian, H. A. SMITH; poet, W. D. McGUIRE; prophet, C. W. BARKER; orator, A. C. POTTER.
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Albert MAYER, a milkman, was arrested this morning on a warrant charging him with selling impure and adulterated milk. He will be examined in the Police court to-morrow.
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TWENTY NEW POLICEMEN
 
At a meeting of the police committee of the Common Council called for yesterday afternoon only two members, Aldermen AIKENHEAD and RAUBER, were present.
     Mr. AIKENHEAD drew up a resolution recommending that twenty additional patrolmen and twenty-five new patrol boxes be allowed the police commissioners. The committee meets again this afternoon, and it is probable that its report will be presented at to-night's meeting of the council.
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NOT MR. SIBLEY'S YACHT
 
An item in a morning paper stated that Hiram W. SIBLEY and family were to start to-day aboard his steamer Algonquin for the West Indies, via the St. Lawrence.
     The Algonquin is a schooner, with auxiliary steam power, and is the property of Mr. James S. WATSON. The skipper and crew will start the last of the week for New York, where the Algonquin will tie up for the winter. Mr. SIBLEY is the owner of the steam yacht Restless.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed Oct 3, 1894
 
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Raymond, son of Charles and Lizzie JORDAN, died yesterday at the family residence in East Brighton, aged 5 months.
 
--Oliver Hart PALMER died Sunday afternoon in the Adirondacks. The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon from 339 South avenue.
 
--Helen, only daughter of Dr. Sidney A. and Nellie V. PIERCE, died yesterday at the residence of Samuel C. PIERCE, 49 Greig street. The funeral will take place at 3:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The burial will be private.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. Frank D. CHAMBERLAIN will take place to-morrow. Short services will be held at the family residence, 360 West avenue, at 9 o'clock and the remains will be taken to Lakeside, N. Y., where the funeral will take place from the M. E. Church at 11:30 a.m.
 
--Sarah, wife of Cornelius ANDRIESEN, died yesterday at the family residence in East Brighton, aged 38 years. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and at 2:30 o'clock from the First Dutch Reformed Church at East Brighton.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--There will be a meeting of the trustees and advisory board of the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics' Institute at 38 South Washington street to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock.
 
--On Friday and Saturday of this week School Commissioners BRAINARD and PALMER of the Second and Third districts of Monroe county will conduct a teachers' examination at the Free Academy.
 
--The Rochester Political Equality Club will meet to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 at No. 17 Madison street for the purpose of discussing plans for the coming battle for women's right before the State Legislature.
 
--The first meeting of the season of the People's Ethical Society will be held on Sunday afternoon, at the society's rooms, 73 East Main street. De Lancey CRITTENDEN will speak on "Letter and Spirit; the Ebb and Flow of Religious Faith." Meetings will be held every Sunday during the month, at which addresses will be made as follows: October 14th, "The Man of Nazareth in the Industries," A. D. BUFFINGTON, U. S. Department of Labor; October 21st, "An American System of Finance," J. R. GRAHAM; October 28th, "What can a Minister Do to Help in the Social Problems?" Rev. W. C. GANNETT.
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THE ELEGANT "BANK CAFE."
 
Mr. Charles WATSON, manager, will open to the public Saturday morning, a first-class restaurant at No. 12 North Water street. Appointments first-class throughout.
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SOME ANGRY REPUBLICANS
 
Although there is no reasonable doubt that Henry C. BREWSTER will be nominated for Congress at the Republican convention on Friday, yet ex-Congressman Charles S. BAKER and ex-Consul O. F. WILLIAMS have issued circulars and sent out their tickets to delegates, Mr. WILLIAMS's circular is especially bitter against Mr. BREWSTER, stating that he cannot be elected if nominated.
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WORK OF CHICKEN THIEVES
 
George BIRD of 25 Childs street reported to the police to-day that his hen house was broken into last night and three chickens and five doves stolen. The matter is being investigated.
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DIED
 
PIERCE - On the morning of October 2, 1894, Helen, aged 9 years, only daughter Dr. Sidney A. and Nellie V. PIERCE.
-Funeral from 49 Greig street, Thursday, Oct. 4th, at 3:30 p.m. Friends are invited. Burial private.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Thurs Oct 4, 1894
 
HOWALD'S FAULT
 
Result of the Pinnacle Disaster Inquest
Carelessness Given as the Cause of the Death of the Two Victims
John Klick, Who Was Buried for Two Hours,
Tells of His Terrible Experience
 
     The inquest in the cases of Ferdinard REETZ and Charles HOWALD, who were killed Monday last in the terrible sewer accident at Highland Park, was held last evening at Schaumann's undertaking rooms. Coroner KLEINDIENST presided. The jury was composed of the following J. C. LOMBARD, C. PERRY, P. F. LUITWELLER, William BARR, Richard TWIST, M. H. FRANEY, John REDDINGTON, E. R. TAYLOR, H. W. WALDO, John RAUNER, John SCHIERNEN, William JACOBS.
     The first witness called was John MAUDER, who was the contractor for the work at which the men met their death. He testified that on Monday morning last he visited the tunnel, at which time four men, Albert WAMB, Charles HOWALD, Ferdinand REETZ and John KLICH were at work. He ordered them to take out the braces, cautioning them concerning the danger of removing those that were firmly set in the sand.
     Albert WAMP of 32 Lincoln street was next called and testified that on the morning in question he was engaged with REETZ and HOWALD in taking out the braces which supported the sides of the sewer tunnel. At HOWALD's request witness got up on the bank at the side of the excavation in order to draw up the planks with a rope which HOWALD and REETZ would attach to the boards. About ten minutes after he went up on the bank he felt it move under his feet. WAMP shouted to the men in the trench to jump, but too late, and in a moment the avalanche of sand was upon them.
     John STOTT, the sewer inspector, gave a graphic description of the accident. He was sitting on the bank when the cave-in occurred. A few minutes before he had asked the men in the tunnel if they were not doing dangerous work. HOWALD replied that there was no danger whatever. Suddenly a loud crackling noise was heard and the bank began to move. STOTT made a jump, but too late, and he was precipitated into the tunnel and buried in sand up to his neck.
     John KLICH, the foreman of the sewer gang, gave a thrilling account of his burial in the sand and subsequent rescue. He had gone down into the trench to talk with the men concerning the work and had not been standing there long when HOWALD removed a brace. In a moment the loud crackling noise referred to by previous witnesses was heard and then down came the sand upon his head in a great heap. The planks formed a sort of arch over his head and saved his life. For two and a half hours he lay imprisoned in the sand and was about to give up all hope when reached by the rescuing party. Witness said that if a lever had been used to remove the planks he did not think the accident would have happened.
     After Coroner KLEINDIENST had charged the jury they retired and shortly returned a verdict to the effect that the death of the men was accidental and was due to the carelessness of Charles HOWALD.
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FUNERAL OF THE SEWER VICTIMS
 
The funeral of the victims of Monday's sewer fatality, Charles HOWALD and Ferdinand REETZ, was held yesterday afternoon from Concordia Church, Rev. Charles CONRAD officiating.
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BRILLIANT WEDDING AT LE ROY
 
Le Roy, Oct. 4 - A large number of friends and acquaintances assembled in the Baptist Church last evening to witness the marriage of Miss Martha J. KEENEY, daughter of N. B. KEENEY, to John E. ROBINSON, a well-known merchant of this village. The church was handsomely decorated with ferns, palms, and with colors pink and white. At one end of each aisle was an arch of flowers, and in the center of the alter a bower, in front of which stood the bridal party. For half an hour previous to the ceremony, the organist, Mrs. C. N. KEENEY, played several selections. Promptly at 8 o'clock to the notes of Lohengrin's wedding march, the officiating clergyman, Rev. D. L. MARTIN, entered by the north aisle, escorted by two ushers, Misses TABOR and WRIGHT, while in the south aisle entered Misses HARMON and James, followed by the maid of honor, Ruth M. KEENEY. Next came the flower maids, consisting of Charlotte F. KENNEY, Helen Blanche KENNEY and Florence LOWE and lastly the bride and groom, meeting the clergyman at the altar. The Episcopal service was read, the organ playing softly meantime. The bride wore a brown traveling suit, with bonnet to match, and the groom was in afternoon dress. At the close of the ceremony the wedding party left the church to the notes of Mendelssohn's recessional.
     The bride and groom then took carriages for Batavia, and after their return will reside at the home of the bride, on East Main street.
     Among the guests present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Philip P. HITCHCOCK of Buffalo and the Misses TABOR of Castile.
    
     At the regular meeting of St. Mark's Guild last evening the following officers were elected: President, Rev. Pierre CUSHING; vice-president, Miss Jean MASON; treasurer, miss Mame BARROWS; secretary, Miss Emma TAYLOR. It was decided that the guild should hold a fair and sale early in December.
 
     The General Term on Monday rendered a decision in the Ingham foreclosure case, which ends the litigation and admits of the sale of the personal property, the real estate having already been sold.
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NUPTIALS AT DANSVILLE
 
Dansville, Oct. 4 - Miss Belle, only daughter of William KIDD, and Mr. Edward HAMILTON of Rochester, were married at the home of the bride, on Main street, at 10 o'clock Wednesday, by Rev. Mr. BENSON of St. Paul's Church. After the ceremony a fine wedding breakfast was served. The bride was attired in a rich gown of white satin. Miss Rena SCHWINGLE was maid of honor. Mr. and Mrs. HAMILTON will reside in Rochester.
 
     Mrs. Fred BUXTON gave a delightful quotation party Wednesday evening in honor of her niece, Miss Maude BACON of Shreveport, La.
 
     Nora NEPHEW and Edward RAUBER of this village were married yesterday at 1 o'clock by the Rev. Mr. BENSON, at St. Paul's Church.
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ANTHONY LANGIE
 
Death of an Old Resident of the City this Morning -
Lived Here More Than Half a Century.
 
Sketch of Anthony Langie
     Anthony LANGIE died this morning at his residence, No. 506 North street. He was born in Champlain, Vt., April 4th, 1814, and came to this city in 1839. In the same year he went to Chicago returning the year following. He had resided here continuously since. He was roadmaster of the Rochester & Syracuse railroad in the forties and later held the same position on the Genesee Valley railroad. He resigned his position with the railroad company to engage in the business of contracting and building, which he followed successfully until ten years ago, when he retired from active work. He was one of the founders of the French Church of Our Lady of Victory on Pleasant street and was a devout and consistent member of the congregation. He was a man of sterling character, independent and outspoken in his views. His rugged honesty and manly demeanor won for him the respect of all with whom he came in contact. In politics Mr. LANGIE was a staunch Democrat. He always took great interest in political affairs though he would never consent to hold office. He was one of the oldest subscribers of the Union and Advertiser, having taken the paper for over fifty years. The deceased is survived by a wife, eight adult children and numerous grandchildren. The funeral will be from the house, 506 North street at half-past 8 o'clock and from the Church of Our Lady of Victory at 9 o'clock on Saturday morning.
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CHARLES WARREN WOODWARD
 
Charles Warren WOODWARD, who for many years carried on a business of picture frame making on State street and was at one time in partnership with RUNDELL, died this morning at his home, on the corner of Alexander street and University avenue, aged 58 years. Mr. WOODWARD was a son of the Hon. Hiram WOODWARD of Orange, Mass. He had been a resident of Rochester for many years and had countless friends here. For some time he had been a traveling salesman. His picture frame store on State street was the most prominent concern of the kind in the city in the sixties. He leaves a wife, two daughters, Miss May and Mrs. Louise CULVER, and two sons, who are in business in Chicago.
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BROTHERS FALL OUT
 
Walter and Allison Hunt Have a Little Trouble
 
Walter HUNT was arrested last night on complaint of his brother, Allison. The latter charged his brother with threatening to commit an assault in the second degree upon him. Allison stated at the examination this morning that he and his brother live with their aged mother on Woodward avenue. Walter came home drunk yesterday, Allison said, and began abusing his mother. Allison ordered him out of the house. Walter refused to go, and procuring a carving knife, caused Allison and threatened to kill him. Walter denied the charge and said that he met an old friend whom he had not seen in twenty-nine years. They went around together and the old friend became intoxicated. Walter took him to his home and Allison kicked and "went to pick up something." Walter said. He did not know what the something was, but thought it was a revolver. He defended himself, he said, but did not have a carving knife or any other kind of knife in his hand. The judge paroled Walter on his promise not to make any more threats against his brother.
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OTHER DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Frederick SUND died Tuesday evening at his home, 89 Hollister street, aged 63 years.
 
--Susan L., widow of Sherman C. DeWITT died this morning, at her late residence, 98 Alexander street.
 
--Caroline, widow of Isaiah JAMES, died last evening at her residence, 247 Bronson avenue, aged 56 years. She leaves one daughter.
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WHO OWNS THE LAND
 
Interesting Question in Which the Park Commissioners are Concerned
 
An interesting case is being argued before Porter M. FRENCH as referee to-day. It is the claim of Charles ROBINSON to receive money from the Park commissioners for land which has been condemned by them.
     Some time ago, in looking for some land with which to form an addition to Rochester's new park system, the board of commissioners found a tract on the Lake avenue boulevard just below Hanford's landing which suited them exactly. It fronted on the river and was an ideal spot for a suburban park. Included in the condemned property is a point of land about an acre in extent which juts out from the bank in the shape of a point. This point of land was supposed to belong to the MARTIN estate, but when the time came for the payment of the purchase price which had been agreed upon by the city, $1,200, the commissioners were in doubt to whom the money rightfully belonged, for Mr. ROBINSON comes forward with the claim that he is the owner of the land. The case came up in the Supreme Court, and P. M. FRENCH was appointed referee to take the evidence. All of yesterday afternoon was consumed in hearing the arguments of the attorneys, and it is probable that the case will not be finished before Saturday. Martin W. COOKE is ROBINSON's attorney.
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DOG CAUSES TROUBLE
 
Mrs. Mulligan Says the Canine Bit Her Son
 
Charles M. WEBSTER, a groceryman, was before Judge ERNST this morning on a charge of violating the ordinance relating to the registration of dogs. Mr. WEBSTER said that he had a dog, that he had complied with the ordinance and that the dog's registered number was 65. The dog was all right, he said, but he occasionally attacked the boys when they "swiped" his groceries. Mrs. NELLIGAN, the complainant in the case, said Mr. WEBSTER's dog had bitten her boy. The judge said that the charge being a violation of the ordinance she would be obliged to prove the dog was not registered, and as the defendant said the animal was registered, and he had no reason to doubt his word, he would discharge him.
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MINOR POLICE NOTES
 
William Webb Accused of Stealing a Pitcher of Milk
 
Officer NOLD arrested William WEBB on Broadway street just after he had stolen, as the officer alleges, a pitcher containing a quart of milk from the back steps of the residence of a Mrs. SMITH, who lives on the street. WEBB has before been arrested for drunkenness and stealing, but has usually managed to wiggle out of the clutches of the law. He denies that he stole the pitcher of milk and will be examined to-morrow.
 
     Joseph WALBORN, about 50 years of age, was arrested at his home, 969 South Clinton street, on a warrant charging him with assaulting a boy named Frank SATER by striking him with a stone. WALBORN, it was ascertained from friends of his who appeared in the Police Court this morning, is slightly deranged, the result of an injury to his head a year ago. He is unable to work and the boys who live near him are said to annoy him considerably. He was sent to jail to be examined as to his mental condition.
 
     Bernard WEGER and Jacob WEGER, brothers, were arrested last night on a charge of assaulting Sarah WEGER, who is the wife of Bernard. The alleged assault was committed at the home of Bernard at 28 Henry street. The examination will take place to-morrow morning.
 
     "Cy" DAVIS, the old hermit, who has become something of a nuisance about the city, and who has been sent to the almshouse a great many times, was arrested again last night. He was found on Aqueduct street by Officer LEARY. The old fellow was sent to the penitentiary this morning for a term of six months.
 
     John NICHOL will be examined to-morrow on a charge of stealing $2 worth of lumber from O. W. GUELICK of Central park.
 
     Mattie SPAULDING and Jennie SIEBERT were fined $10 or sixty days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
 
     Michael O'BRIEN charged with drunkenness was paroled.
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SQUEEZED BETWEEN THE CARS
 
Walter Savage, a Motorman, Seriously Injured - Four Ribs Crushed
 
Walter SAVAGE, a motorman in the employ of the street railway company, had a narrow escape from instant death last evening. Shortly after 7 o'clock SAVAGE started to take a car out from the barn. He had run it out as far as the switch when an approaching Lake avenue, car forced him to stop and wait until it should go by.
     SAVAGE left his car for a moment, and not observing the one which was approaching, stepped between it and his own. The tracks are very close together at this point, and the car, which was moving rapidly, struck SAVAGE, throwing him against the other. SAVAGE was badly squeezed between the two cars, and when taken out was supposed by the bystanders to be dead.
     Dr. Thomas JAMESON was called and found that the man was not fatally injured. Four ribs have been driven out of place and his body is badly cut and bruised. It will probably be several weeks before SAVAGE will be able to resume his duties as motorman.
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DIED
 
DALTON - In this city, at the residence of her brother, P. DALTON, 8 Averill avenue, Miss Kate DALTON, aged 40 years.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
LANGIE - At the family residence, 596 North street, Thursday morning, October 4, 1894, Anthony LANGIE, aged 80 years.
-Funeral from the house at half-past 8 o'clock and from the French Church, Pleasant street, at 9 o'clock Saturday morning.
 
De WITT - In this city, Tuesday morning, October 4, 1894, Mrs. Susan L, De WITT, widow of the late C. S. De WITT of Henrietta.
-Funeral private, from her late residence Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed Oct 17, 1894
 
STARVED A HORSE
 
A Coal Driver's Inhumane Treatment of a Dumb Animal
Picture of the Suffering Beast as Seen by the Union's
Reporter and Artist in a Barn on Paul Park
He Had Eaten the Manger and Licked the Floor to a Polish -
Warrant Sworn Out by Agent Weitzel
 
A dastardly case of that most heinous of crimes of which a human being can be guilty, namely, that of deliberately starving to death a dumb animal, was brought to light yesterday by the vigilance of Humane Agent WEITZEL.
     The Humane Society is making strenuous efforts to unearth all such cases of ill-treatment of animals, and with a view of impressing the citizens of Rochester that these cases are not exaggerated, Mr. WEITZEL invited a representative of The Union to accompany him yesterday.
     (the starved horse - sketch)
Three weeks ago, Mr. WEITZEL found George NEIDERT drawing coal from the Lehigh Valley trestle on South St. Paul street with a horse shoulders were terribly galled. The flesh was raw where the collar rubbed against his body. Mr. WEITZEL ordered NEIDERT to stop using the animal while he was in such a condition. NEIDERT complied and has not used the animal since. But the method of cure was worse than the disease.
     Notice was sent yesterday to the Humane Society that the animal was being starved to death. A reporter and the staff artists of The Times Union accompanied Mr. WEITZEL to NEIDERT's barn, which is situated on Paul Park, just around the corner of South Clinton street.
     The accompanying cuts show the sight that met their eyes on entering the barn. Tied to what had once been a manger was the horse. He is a tall animal and possesses a very large skeleton, as was altogether too plainly to be seen. The animal's backbone was as prominent as the ridgepole of a house and his hip bones stuck up so sharply that it seemed that they would pierce the skin, which was all that was left on them. Mr. WEITZEL took off his hat and hung it on the animal's right hip bone, so prominent was it. The horse's ribs had parted company with the flesh that had once covered them, and his eyes bulged from his bony head. His hind feet were swollen and puffed up to about three times their normal size.
                                         APPEARANCE OF THE HIND-QUARTERS
     The floor as far as the beast could reach had been licked to a polish, while the front board of the manger, a plank two inches thick, had been almost entirely eaten away. Mr. WEITZEL climbed up into the loft in search of feed of some kind. A handful was all that he could find of hay in the place; there were no oats, but three bags of bran were discovered. A large pail full of the latter, was mixed up and dumped in the manger and was quickly devoured.
     Peter PAUL, school commissioner of the Thirteenth ward, is the owner of the barn, and he with several other neighbors were present yesterday during the agent's visit. To a Union reporter Mr. PAUL said:  "This is an outrage. I saw that horse three weeks ago and he was in very fair condition. He is a most willing animal and has done lots of work. He is a good horse to-day. I don't see why NEIDERT didn't give him away to somebody who would feed him if he don't want to. He is plenty able to keep him; he has steady work and has three other horses which he keeps here. I shall tear the barn down rather than rent it to a man who would starve an animal like that."
     The other gentlemen present were surprised that such a state of things could exist in the neighborhood and expressed their contempt for such an inhuman owner as NEIDERT had proved himself to be.
     A warrant was sworn out this morning in the police court for the arrest of NEIDERT and he will be compelled to either feed the animal or surrender him to the society to be killed.
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THE HAND CUT OFF
 
Misfortune of August Klein, a Brewery Fireman
 
August KLEIN, firemen at the Union brewery met with an accident this morning which will cripple him for life. While working about the machinery his right hand was caught between two wheels and cut off at the wrist.
     The city ambulance was called and the unfortunate man was removed to St. Mary's Hospital, where he received proper attention. KLEIN's home is at 116 Scrantom street, where he has a family. He is 48 years of age.
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RECEPTION TO HILL
 
Democratic Demonstration at the Lyceum on Thursday Evening
 
To-morrow evening Senator David Bennett HILL will deliver an address at the Lyceum Theater in this city. A number of Democratic clubs have re-organized in order to assist in acting as escort to the senator on this occasion.
     All the seats to the boxes and loges have been reserved for the fair sex. So much enthusiasm is manifested by the masses of the people that the theater will unquestionably be filled to overflowing on this occasion.
     To-morrow afternoon Senator HILL will speak in Mt. Morris. He will be met at that point by Frederick W. SMITH, the local State committeeman and Ald. J. Miller KELLY, the chairman of the county committee. The senator will be escorted by these Rochesterians to the city and will arrive on a special train on the Erie road about 6 p.m.
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CALEB K. HOBBIE NAMED
 
Proceedings of the First District Democratic Assembly Convention
 
The First district Democratic Assembly convention was held at the Forest House in Irondequoit yesterday afternoon. The convention organized by electing Richard HILL of Irondequoit chairman; Joseph RIBSTEIN of the Seventeenth ward, and Leo J. HALL of the Eighteenth ward, secretaries; W. W. WOOD of Irondequoit, was elected a teller.
     W. E. CRAIB of the Eighteenth ward presented the name of Caleb K. HOBBIE of the same ward as the nominee for assemblyman. Mr. HOBBIE was nominated by a unanimous vote. Mr. HOBBIE has resided during his lifetime in Irondequoit, Brighton and Pittsford and was for a number of years highway commissioner in Brighton. He was elected to the Board of Supervisors from the old Sixteenth ward in 1885 and 1886. Mr. HOBBIE was a member of the Fifty-fourth Regiment, New York State Volunteers.
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BOURKE COCKRAN TO SPEAK
 
The Great Democratic Orator will be in Rochester November 1st
 
A telegram has been received at the headquarters of the County Democracy from John Boyd THATCHER, chairman of the Democratic State committee, announcing that Bourke COCKRAN will speak in Rochester on Thursday, November 1st. The great orator will probably speak in City Hall.
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NINETEENTH WARD DEMOCRATS
 
The Democratic Club of the Nineteenth ward will meet at the corner of Reynolds and Bartlett streets to-morrow night to participate in the reception to Senator HILL. Officers of the club are: President, William H. O'KANE; treasurer, Steven McLAUGHLIN; vice-president, George CLAR; secretary, George W. COX; captain, David HARRIS; first lieutenant, Steven McLAUGHLIN; second lieutenant, George RUFF; color bearer, Henry DEATNER; finance committee, Charles M. LIVINGSTON; Thomas T. McKENNA, Steven McLAUGHLIN and William H. O'KANE.
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McCLELLAN CORPS ATTENTION
 
The McCLELLAN Corps will meet for drill this evening at 8 o'clock sharp at 1 Durand building. The rooms will be open at 7 o'clock for the purpose of trying on uniforms. Members having uniforms at home will leave them at the rooms of the Flower City Democracy during the day, where they will be made ready for use Thursday evening.
     S. P. MOULTHROP, Colonel Commanding. W. H. GRAGEN, Adjutant.
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EIGHTH WARD DEMOCRATS
 
Democrats of the Eighth ward organized a HILL and LOCKWOOD club last evening and elected the following named officers: President, S. L. COLE; vice-president, J. MULQUEEN; secretary, J. J. LE BEAU; treasurer, M. MEYER; executive committee, W. F. DORSCHEL, T. L. COLE, N. J. NEIDINGER; captain, Fred KOPP; lieutenant, George HILBERT. The club will meet at 7 o'clock to-morrow night at Frank X. NAAS, corner of Hanover and Herman streets, to take part in the reception to Senator HILL.
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JOHN BLUME DEAD
 
Did Not Recover From the Shock of Having His Leg Cut Off
 
John BLUME, who was injured at East Rochester last Thursday morning, died early this morning at the City Hospital.
     He was about 62 years old and leaves a wife and four children. He resides at 10 Putnam street. His right leg was cut off by the cars, and the physicians afterwards had to amputate it just below the knee.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--John, infant son of Peter QUINN, died this morning at 45 Frankfort street, aged 2 years.
 
--Elizabeth, wife of William J. REIBER, died last evening at her home, 40 Davis street, aged 57 years.
 
--Frank J. HYLAND died yesterday at his home, 3 Norwood street, aged 28 years. The remains will be taken to Victor for burial.
 
--Lena, infant daughter of Gotlieb and Anna MINKAN, died this morning at the family resident, 19 Loomis street, aged 6 months.
 
--John ELYN died yesterday at his home in East Brighton, aged 39 years. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, from the house and from the Church of Peace on Caroline street at 2 o'clock.
 
--Nora, daughter of Patrick and Sarah McINTYRE, died last evening at the family residence, 13 Gregory street. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception Church.
 
--Word was received to-day in this city of the death of a daughter of William F. MOODY, a former resident of Rochester and an old New York Central engineer at the family residence, at Hallowell, Me. The young lady was 22 years of age. Her remains will be brought here Friday morning for burial.
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SLAPPED HER FACE
 
James HOLLAND, a colored man charged with assaulting Nellie McLAUGHLIN, a mulatto, who is a friend of HOLLAND's wife and lives at their house on Karges place, admitted when arraigned before Judge ERNST that he slapped the woman's face for calling him a liar. He was fined $5 or five days.
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LINDNER FOUND GUILTY
 
The trial of Frederick LINDNER charged with shooting Paul SCHNEIDER, a neighbor, with a revolver, occupied the Court of Sessions yesterday. After deliberating for four hours the jury returned a verdict of assault in the second degree.
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JANNACHEIK GUILTY
 
In the Court of Sessions yesterday the jury in the case of Joseph JANNACHEIK charged with threatening his wife with a hatchet, brought in a verdict of guilty of assault in the third degree.
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WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS REFUSED
 
After hearing the arguments of the attorneys for the granting of a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Joseph UPSON, convicted of keeping a disorderly house, Judge WERNER yesterday refused to grant the writ.
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MRS. SPENCER'S APPEAL
 
Mrs. SPENCER, who has been one of the charity workers of the city for some years past, is prepared to receive cast-off clothing and shoes for distribution at her home, 248 Bronson avenue.
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PACKAGE OF LAUNDRY STOLEN
 
William ROLFF, driver of a laundry wagon, reported to Chief HAYDEN to-day that while going his rounds some one stole a package of laundry from his wagon.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs Oct 18, 1894
 
NEIDER'S CASE
 
The Man Who Starved His Horse in Court
 
Arraigned Before Justice Ernst This Morning and Pleaded Not Guilty
The Case Set Down for Trial on Monday Afternoon -
The Humane Society Active in the Matter
 
George NEIDER, who so cruelly left his horse to starve in a barn on South Clinton street, and whose case was investigated by Humane Agent WEITZEL and described in The Union yesterday, was before Judge ERNST in the Police Court this morning on a charge of cruelty to animals. The warrant for his arrest was obtained by Mr. WEITZEL.
     NEIDER pleaded not guilty and the case was put over till Monday next.
     Humane Agent WEITZEL is very earnest in this case, and he has the hearty support of the society which he represents. He will be supported by the society to the end.
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DROWNED LAST JANUARY
 
It Was Frank Smith's Body Found Near Forest Lawn
 
The body found on the lake shore at Forest Lawn Tuesday afternoon was identified yesterday as that of Frank SMITH, who with George BEISIEGEL was drowned near the Sea Breeze January 17th. The two men were in the employ of Game Protector SCHWARTZ and were looking for nets of illegal fishermen that were said to have been placed along the lake shore.
     The waves were very high and upset the boat and the two men were drowned. Coroner KLEINDIENST searched for the bodies, but they could not be found. BEISEIGEL's body, it will be remembered, was recovered only a short time ago. Mrs. SMITH, who now lives at 45 Front street, identified the body found Tuesday as that of her husband, the other victim of the accident. He was 48 years of age. Coroner KLEINDIENST granted a certificate.
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MARRIED
 
ELLIOTT - PUGH - At the home of the bride's father, 69 Meigs street, Wednesday, October 17, 1894, by Rev. Dr. William R. TAYLOR, Mr. Calvin S. ELLIOTT and Miss Minnie B. PUGH.
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OCTOBER WEDDINGS
 
GOODNOW - WHITE
 
Miss Grace A. WHITE, and Fred W. GOODNOW of Naples were married at the home of the bride's parents, 93 Charlotte street, at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Rev. James GOSNELL officiating. The bridesmaids were Miss Bertha PHILLIPS of Fairport and Miss Florence WESTFALLof Lyons, P. A. OWEN of Naples and John KIMBLE of this city acted as best men.
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ELLIOTT - PUGH
 
Miss Minnie B. PUGH and Calvin S. ELLIOTT were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, 69 Meigs street, at noon yesterday, Rev. Dr. William R. TAYLOR performed the wedding ceremony.
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WEEKS - BRUST
 
Miss Lizzie E. BRUST, of Troy and Clarence V. WEEKS of this city were married Wednesday by Rev. Ward D. PLATT at his residence, 226 Averill avenue.
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RUMORS ABOUT MR. WILLIAMS
 
Said to Have Been Offered Money to Withdraw
 
Street rumors to the effect that O. F. WILLIAMS has been approached by agents of the Republican party and offered a large sum to withdraw from the contest for member of Congress on an independent ticket are in circulation. It is said he has been offered $1,500 to withdraw.
     Mr. WILLIAMS has not filed his certificate of nomination as yet but his friends say that he has plenty of signers and that he will surely make the run. In order to run he must file his certificate of nomination signed by 500 voters before Monday night next.
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THE SURROGATE'S COURT
 
The will of Mary R. MONIHAN of Fairport was admitted to probate by the surrogate this morning. She leaves an estate of $3,000 to her husband and four sons.
 
The James KEOGH will contest has been adjourned to November 15th.
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A COLLECTOR MISSING
 
There is a Warrant For His Arrest on a Charge of Theft
 
Frank HOLLIS, 18 years of age, who was for some time employed as a clerk and collector by Henry HAMILTON, a grocer, at 282 State street, disappeared a week ago and on the same day his employer applied at the police station for a warrant for his arrest on a charge of larceny.
     Mr. HAMILTON alleges young HOLLIS appropriated to his own use various amounts out of his collections. He had always considered him honest and trustworthy until recently, when some of his customers, who were presented with bills declared that they had paid them and showed him HOLLIS' receipts. Mr. HAMILTON immediately concluded to cause the young man's arrest but HOLLIS got wind of it before the warrant was issued and skipped.
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PEOPLES' PECULATIONS
 
The Self-Confessed Embezzling Bookkeeper's Examination Postponed
 
George PEOPLES, the bookkeeper at Garson, Meyer & Co.'s wholesale clothing house, who gave himself up to Chief HAYDEN Monday morning and confessed that he had for some time been robbing his employers, was taken to the Police Court this morning from the jail. He was arraigned, but as the case was not ready for trial it was put over till next Wednesday. PEOPLES was taken back to jail.
     The charge against PEOPLES, as preferred by Mr. MEYER of the clothing firm, is grand larceny by stealing $50 from his employers in the month of September. The bookkeeper's peculations are thought to amount to between $2,000 and $3,000. An examination of the books of the concern is now being made.
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BURGLARS AT FAIRPORT
 
Residence of A. B. Potter on Church Street Entered
 
Fairport received a visit from burglars last night and thus took her place in line with surrounding towns.
     The residence of A. B. POTTER on Church street was entered this morning about 3 o'clock. The burglars gained entrance through a window in a bedroom down stairs. Mr. POTTER and his son heard the thieves and went down stairs in time to see them leaving the place. One was a large thick set man and the other a small one. Two suspicious looking men were seen in the village during the evening who answer the description given, but were not watched, as they were supposed to be tramps.
     A small amount of money was taken and several pocketbooks were found on the floor rifled of their contents. The exact amount taken has not been definitely learned.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--George CHEESEMAN, a former resident of this city, died Tuesday in Chicago.
 
--The funeral of Lena MINKAU will be held at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning from the Church of the Holy Redeemer.
 
--The funeral of Mrs. William J. REIBER will take place Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the First Church of the Evangelical Association, on Hudson avenue.
 
--Warren CARMAN died yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital, aged 49 years. He was a member of Company H, New York Volunteer Cavalry. His wife survives him. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the family residence, 98 Mansion street.
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