December 1, 1897
Rochester, NY
Union and Advertiser, page 7

Announcements

Harriet O. SHELDON, aged 72 years and 6 months, died yesterday at the family residence, 224 Averill avenue.

George C. ROTH, son of Margaret SANDROCK, died Monday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sandford LANGLOIS, 118 Sullivan street, aged 24 years and 3 months.

Lottie May Russel, only daughter of John A. and Catherine RUSSEL, died this morning at ? o'clock, aged 9 years. The funeral will be held Friday from the residence 7 ½ Pearl street.

John BRAUN of 467 (or 462) St. Joseph street died Monday afternoon, aged 70 years. He leaves four sons, Frederick, John, Charles and Jacob BRAUN, and one daughter, Mrs. John KOETH, also nine grandchildren.

Minnie CHAPMAN, wife of C.H. CHAPMAN, died last evening at her residence, 39 North Union street, aged 55 years. She was a member of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Railroad Department of the Y.M.C.A. Besides her husband, the deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary FOX, who resides in England.

CHURCHVILLE-Dec. 1-The ladies of the Baptist Church of this village will hold their annual sale and supper at the house recently occupied by Mrs. A. H. KNAPP on Main street on Wednesday afternoon and evening, December 8th.   psm

Rochester, NY
Union and Advertiser
December 4, 1897, page 11

SURROGATES COURT
A Decree of judicial Settlement Granted to Anna McMaster.
A decree of judicial settlement was was granted to Anna M. Mc MASTER as executrix of the estate of Lucy McMASTER by Surrougate BENTON this morning.  The deceased left an estate valued at $1,582.81 and the executrix credits herself with $863.82, leaving a balance of $718.99.

Surrogate BENTON granted a decree of judicial settlement to Charles R. BARBER and general guardian for Malvina F. FUCHS.  The executor charges himself with $1,786.86 and credits himself with $1,750.61, leaving a balance of $36.25.

In Surrogate's Court this morning George ROPELT was appointed administrator of the estate of Elizabeth ROPELT, who died recently in this city.  The deceased left an estate valued at $500 which goes to the husband, who is also the administrator of the estate.

John P. BURGESS was this morning appointed administrator of the estate of Mary BURGESS by Surrogate BENTON.  The deceased left an estate valued at $100 in personal property.   psm

Union and Advertiser
December 7, 1897 page 7
Rochester, NY  Monroe County

POLICEMEN LOSE THEIR BUTTONS

Rendsland and Walzer Dismissed from the Force
Officer Rendsland Charged With Assaulting a Boy and His Mother--Many Witnesses Sworn.
Walzer had an Unpaid Board Bill and Was Caught in a Lie
    The police commissioners had a long session yesterday afternoon and transacted considerable important business, the most important of all being the dismissal from the force of two patrolmen, Officers Joseph RENDSLAND and George J. WALZER.
    After the commissioners had attached their signatures to the usual number of bills the case of Office RENDSLAND, which had been before the board for some time, was resumed.  The officer was charged with committing an assault upon George NITZEL, a boy who lives at 7 Widman street, and his mother.
    After the transaction of some other business, Commissioner CHAPIN moved that RENDSLAND be dismissed from the force.  Commissioner CASEY seconded the motion and it was carried.  Commissioners CHAPIN and CASEY voting for it and Mayor WARNER against it.
    RENDSLAND was on the force nine years.  Officer WALZER was complained of for not paying his boarded bill.  Mrs. Mary MONROE of 56 Sophia street was the complainant.  WALZER was not present and he was sent for on a suggestion by Commissioner CHAPIN.  Officer HART was sent to the house where WALZER is now living and he returned and said that he had been informed that the officer was not at home.  Detective LAUER and Officer HART were then sent to watch both entrances to the house.  After being again informed that WALZER was not at home, the officers took up their positions at convenient places.  Chief HAYDEN went to the house half an hour later and the officer responded to the ring at the bell.  He told Chief HAYDEN he had entered the house a few minutes before.  He went to the police headquarters with Chief HAYDEN and explained to the commissioners that he had been out during the afternoon and had returned but a few moments before Chief HAYDEN called at the house.  Detective !
LAUER and Officer HART swore that they had watched the house and that the officer had not entered while they were on the watch. 
    Commissioner CASEY moved that WALZER be dismissed from the force.  Commissioner CHAPIN seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.  Before these facts were brought out WALZER was suspended on motion of Commissioner CHAPIN. 
    The case of Officers McCULLOUGH and CONHEADY charged with insubordination was taken up.  The charge was made by Assistant Chief HAYDEN.   psm 

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed Dec. 8, 1897
 
SCHMITTS STRANGE ACTIONS
 
Cause Many to Believe That He is Insane
 
Bardo F. SCHMITT of 24 Cayuga Place, a well-known resident of the south part of the city, has for several days past called at the police station daily and has acted in such a strange manner that he is thought to be insane. This morning at the station he told rambling stories of wrongs done him by various people and said that the spirit of his wife who died last spring came to him recently and told him that he was going to marry a rich woman in Penfield. He wanted to give an exhibition of pedestrianism at Fitzhugh Hall and to convince those at the station he walked up and down the hall for several minutes.
     The judge was consulted about the man and SCHMITT's son was sent for and took him home. SCHMITT was formerly in the employ of L. M. OTIS, who conducts a lumber yard on East Main street. About two years ago SCHMITT was struck by a street car at the corner of East Main street and University avenue and was seriously injured.
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FUNERAL OF CHARLES MORSE
 
Brief Services Held at the House Before Interment
 
The funeral of Charles Carrol MORSE, who died Saturday last, was held yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 49 Prince street. Rev. Dr. Nelson MILLARD, pastor of the first Presbyterian Church, conducted short services.
     The services were largely attended by the friends of the deceased. The floral tributes were many and of great beauty, among the set pieces being one from the Rochester Savings Bank officials and employees, consisting entirely of orchids, and one with a bank of ivy leaves with a bed of dark red roses. The interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The bearers were Samul WILDER, Gilbert H. PERKINS, George BURROWS of Saginaw, Mich. Edwin SAGE, Dr. E. M. MOORE, Jr., Wesley CROUCH, Wm. H. BOWMAN and A. S. MANN.
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MRS. ALICIA O'NEIL DEAD
 
Passing Away of One of the Oldest Citizens of Rochester
 
Mrs. Alicia O'NEIL, aged 86 years, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. CONNOR, 4 Warner street.
     The deceased was one of the oldest and most esteemed residents of the city. She was a native of Vermont, but at an early age removed with her family to this State, and in 1864 came to Rochester, where she had since resided. She was a lifelong, conscientious Baptist, and at the of her death was the oldest Baptist in Monroe county and an active member of Lake Avenue Church. She had a large circle of friends, and was highly esteemed for her many fine traits of character.
     When the war broke out Mrs. O'NEIL sent her two sons to the front, where they served with distinction. She was a patriotic woman who loved her country dearly and stood ready to make any sacrifice for it in its hour of trouble.
     She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Maj. J. F. O'NEIL of this city, Henry B. O'NEIL of New York and Mrs. J. F. CONNOR of this city. The funeral will be held from her late residence to-morrow afternoon and the interment will be at Mt. Hope. The Rev. C. A. BARBOUR will officiate.
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GERTRUDE A. ALLEN
 
Widow of Dr. Newell Allen Died Yesterday
 
Mrs. Gertrude A. ALLEN, widow of Dr. Newell ALLEN, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 164 Plymouth avenue. Her husband, who was one of the most prominent dentists in Rochester, died suddenly in 1878. Mrs. ALLEN's family removed from Columbia county to Monroe county about the year 1840. Dr. ALLEN came soon after from Albany. Their marriage took place in 18_2.
     Mrs. ALLEN leaves surviving her one son, Charles M. ALLEN of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry R. SEARLE, Washington, D. C. Her second son, Henry N. ALLEN, who died some years since, will be remembered as a prominent lawyer. Among her numerous friends Mrs. ALLEN was noted for her active and vigorous mind, her love for children and her many generous acts.
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WILLIAM R. WILDER
 
Death of an Old Citizen of Charlotte at the City Hospital
 
William R. WILDER of Charlotte died yesterday afternoon at the City Hospital, where he had gone for treatment of a tumor on the brain. The deceased was for many years an active business man in Charlotte. He was a son of Alexander WILDER, long an influential resident of Charlotte, and was born in Parma 68 years ago, but lived in Charlotte for many years. Of his immediate family there survive him his daughter, Mrs. M. W. KINTZ of Charlotte and three sisters, Mrs. STACE, Mrs. WICKWIRE and Mrs. PIERSON.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
--Harret WARNER, wife of William M. WARNER, died at Charlotte yesterday, aged 40 years. She leaves her husband and five children.
 
-Rosa Ida, infant daughter of Frederick and Maria LANGBEIN, died this morning at the home of her parents, in Gates aged 8 months.
 
-Hattie, daughter of Louis B__ENITT, died at her father's home, No. 95 Englewood avenue yesterday, aged 21 years. The funeral occurred this afternoon from the house.
 
-Reuben L. KENYON died yesterday at his home, No. 12 Charles street, aged 56 years. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. S. B. RENSLEY. The funeral will be held from the house on Friday afternoon.
 
-George Peter BRAYER, son of Peter and Julia BRAYER, died last evening at the family residence, 450 Jay street, aged 15 years. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters and one brother.
 
-Harry BRIGGS, 28 years of age, died yesterday afternoon at the Homeopathic Hospital. The deceased is survived only by his wife. The funeral will be held to-morrow from _ Madison street.
 
-Barbara SPIESS died this morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joseph FROST, No. 100 Campbell street, aged 36 years. She leaves two brothers, John and Andrew SPIESS, and one sister, Mrs. Mary FROST. Funeral from the house at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning and from SS. Peter and Paul's Church at 9 o'clock.
 
-Margaret BANTLEON, sister of the late David BANTLEON, died yesterday morning at the family home, 257 Scio street. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the house, Rev. E. HARTMANN officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
 
-George Leonard ZWEIGLE died this morning at his home, No. 22 Whit_ey street, aged 68 years. In addition to a wife, he leaves four sons, Edward, George, John and Charles ZWEIGEL, and four daughters, Mrs. Philip _OHRER, Mrs. F. B_RNNARD, Mrs. Ross(?) MO__B_CH and Miss Carrie ZWEIGLE.
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SAVED A LIFE
 
Wonderful Operation by Buffalo Hospital Surgeons
Bullet Had Lodged In a Man's Brain and the Probe Could Not be Used
Physicians Watched His Movements for 12 Hours and Located and Removed the Bullet
 
In Buffalo last Monday Joseph PLEWNIAK was shot by Felix WADAS. The ball ploughed through PLEWNIAK's teeth, then changed its course, going upward and lodging in the brain. The wound could not be probed because of its zigzag course. The bullet was removed yesterday morning. Expert surgeons say that the operation and the features which led up to it combine to make the delicate feat one of the most wonderful ever performed in the history of surgery.
     There was no hope of his recovery. It was thought that death was a question of hours only for PLEWNIAK's entire left side was paralyzed, and for twelve hours he was unconscious.
     As soon as the surgeons found that the bullet could not be located by probing. Dr. Eugene A. SMITH, attending surgeon and Dr. Marshall CLINTON, head surgeon of the Fitch Hospital, seated themselves by the side of the wounded man.
     With well-trained eyes they watched and noted every symptom, and the movement of every muscle. Each symptom disclosed to them an injury to a certain part of the brain matter. They sat there for twelve hours, from 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon until 2 o'clock yesterday morning, when they ceased their watch, having seen enough to enable them to locate exactly the bullet's position. They were able to place a finger on the man's head just over the spot where the bullet lay, imbedded in the brain.
     Then they called for a saw, especially adapted for the operation they proposed to make. A circular piece of the skull, the size of the ordinary button on a man's coat, was sawed out. When it was removed the battered and furrowed bullet was found in the hole, about half covered with brain matter.
     In less than half an hour after the operation was finished PLEWNIAK's paralysis began to decrease. Every symptom was for the better and gave the surgeons much hope for his recovery. Last night he was brighter in every way and could move his left arm and leg.
     "If the bullet didn't plow too far through his brain PLEWNIAK will get well, Dr. CLINTON said. "Our operation may result in the saving of two lives, that of PLEWNIAK and the man who shot him. Such operations can be performed only by the most careful and scientific diagnosis known to surgery. The injury of any part of the brain produces certain results and affects certain parts of the body. By carefully watching these we can tell the exact spot of the injury in the brain. That is how we knew the precise location of the bullet."
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CAPTURE OF BANK SWINDLERS
 
Arrest of Dudley and Booth in the West
 
The arrest of L. P. BOOTH and D. C. DUDLEY, the men who swindled the Commercial Bank out of $250, has called two officers out of town.
     BOOTH was taken into custody yesterday morning and immediately after received the dispatch notifying him of the arrest Chief HAYDEN sent Detective SWANTON to Rockford after him. In the afternoon a dispatch was received by Chief HAYDEN to the effect that DUDLEY had been arrested in Chicago. Detective McDONALD was at once sent after him. Both officers arrived at their destinations to-day and were the first to make a demand for the men. Beyond the usual delay in obtaining extradition papers it is not anticipated that there will be any trouble getting the men out of Illinois and into New York state.
     A special dispatch from Rockford says: "L. F. BOOTH, wanted in Rochester, N. Y., on a charge of forgery and who was arrested here yesterday, was married here a year ago to Miss Rose KOELLER, a pretty young woman of an excellent family. BOOTH was supposed by his wife and acquaintances to be employed as an advertising solicitor."
     A Chicago dispatch says DUDLEY has been taken to Rockford, Ill., where BOOTH is under arrest. It is not known whether they will return to Rochester without a requisition or not.
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed Dec 15, 1897
 
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
 
--Albert H. HERRING died Sunday night at his residence, 17 Langham street.
 
--Henry E. BOARDMAN, aged 57 years, died yesterday morning at his home, 401 Monroe avenue.
 
--Ada BELL, the 12-year-old daughter of John H. and Annie BELL, died yesterday at the family residence, 25 Matthews street.
 
--The funeral of Robert STEWART, who died yesterday at his residence, 30 Locust street, aged 50 years, was held from the house this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 
--The funeral of Newell B. ALLEN, who died yesterday afternoon at his residence, 5_ Grand street will be held from the house to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 
--The funeral of Thomas E. WHALEN, who died Sunday at his home in Sandusky, O., aged 52 years, was held from the residence of his brother-in-law, J. A. DIXON, 20 Charlotte street at 8:30 o'clock this morning, and at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral. The remains arrived last night. Mr. WHALEN was yardmaster of the B. R. & F. railroad about twelve years ago.
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FUNERAL OF A. C. POTTER
 
Held This Afternoon from the Marion Baptist Church -- Memorial Adopted
 
The funeral services over the remains of Arthur Clare POTTER were held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in Marion Baptist Church. The following members of Delta Upsilon fraternity of this city, of which Mr. POTTER was a member, acted as bearers; C. W. BARKER, Robert SALTER, Frank I. BASCOM, Louis H. Rowe, W. M. WILCOXEN and W. George PARKES.
     The following resolutions were adopted at a special meeting of the Rochester Chapter of Delta Upsilon, held yesterday:
     "We can never solve the mystery of life and death. We are appalled at its greatness, when we endeavor to express our sorrow at the death of our friend and brother, Arthur Claire POTTER, called to give up the hopes and aspirations of a budding manhood, for which he had arduously prepared, and leaving the path of life seemingly at its beginning, to enter into rest.
     "As we think of the life he might have lived, the life of usefulness, for which he was so eminently prepared, we cannot believe that Claire POTTER's life is ended. We cannot understand the profundity of the Master's wisdom, and can but think of a continued usefulness in the world beyond. We can but bow to the will of the great Ruler of the Universe, the Creator, the Guide, the God of man; therefore, be it
    "Resolved, That we, the members of the Rochester Chapter of Delta Upsilon, of which he was for four years an active and honored member, express our heartfelt sorrow at his early death, and our sincerest sympathy with his father and brother, who so deeply mourn his loss. In our means of expression we are so weak in words that we cannot hope to be of comfort in this hour of sorrow and can but commend the sorrowing ones to the comfort of the All wise and loving Father in Heaven, who gave, and has taken away, whose wisdom is unfathomable, whose loving kindness is bounteous, who doeth all things well.
     "Be it further resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the father of our deceased brother, that a copy be spread upon the records of the chapter, that they, or so much of them as is possible, be published in the Campus, the daily papers and the Delta Upsilon Quarterly.
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December 18, 1897
Union and Advertiser, page 13
Rochester, NY

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Dr. A.M. CARPENTER, aged 65 years, of North Greece, died yesterday at his home in that village.

Mrs. Mary FLYNN, aged 88 years, died yesterday morning at the residence of her granddaughter, 110 Ontario street.

Francis CREEGAN, died yesterday morning at the residence of his son, John CREEGAN, 17 L-ne street, aged 62 years.

Luzetta M. DECKER, wife of Frank DECKER, died yesterday at the family residence, 77 Monroe avenue, aged 60 years. The funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial will be at Pittsford.

Joseph Edward EBEL died this morning at the residence of his parents, 5 Edith street, aged 21 years. He is survived by his parents and three sisters, Mrs. Annita MORAN, Wilhelmina and Mildred. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at 9 o'clock from Immaculate Church.   psm

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Dec. 21, 1897

THOUGHT TO BE INSANE

A Woman Held at Police Headquarters — Will be Examined

Lizzie McFETTRIDGE, about 40 years of age, who is thought to be insane, is under the care of Police Matron Dr. STAEBLER at police headquarters, and will be examined as to her mental condition. She has been employed as a tailoress in this city.
The woman's hallucination is that she is being persecuted, and she was content to be locked up when she was told that she would be safe from her imaginary persecutors.

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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mon Dec 27, 1897
 
BRAKEMAN INJURED
 
George E. Ingstrum Suffered Serious But Not Fatal Hurts at Victor
 
George E. INGSTRUM, a brakeman in the employ of the Central-Hudson Railroad Company, suffered serious but probably not fatal injuries while engaged in the performance of his duties yesterday afternoon. INGSTRUM is a member of a freight train crew on the Auburn branch of the railroad. He was setting the brake on a box car as his train slowed up at Victor, when a gondola bumped against the box car upon which the brakeman was standing. The shock was greater than INGSTRUM was prepared to withstand, and he was precipitated head first into the gondola. He sustained severe injuries to the right side of his head and his shoulder was lacerated.
     The accident was witnessed, and the injured man received such assistance as was possible at once, and later he was placed on a train and brought to this city and conveyed to the Homeopathic Hospital in the ambulance of that institution. INGSTRUM is a married man, 26 years old, and resides at No. 733 East Main street, this city.
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MAY BE AN INQUEST
 
Autopay to be Performed on the Remains of Elizabeth Teal
 
An autopsy will be conducted at the morgue this morning by Coroners' Physician HENCKELL on the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth TEAL, the widow who died on Christmas night without medical attendance of any kind. The woman came to the home of her sister, Mrs. John HINES, three days before, and although taken ill at once, was allowed to die without any assistance. The home of the Hineses, if such it can be called, is a small, dirty hovel on South Clinton street, unfit for human habitation, and formerly used as a barn. The woman lay on a pallet of carpeting and rags in a closet, too small, even, to admit of her comfortably extending her limbs.
     Coroner KLEINDIENST, who has charge of the case, was undecided last evening as to whether an inquest would be held, and he probably will not decide until after the result of the autopsy is known, but the probabilities are that the matter of responsibility for lack of proper care and medical attendance in the case will be sifted, and that an inquest will be held this evening or some time to-morrow.
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SHOWCASE BROKEN OPEN
 
Boone, the Tailor, Had a Streak of Hard Luck
 
Early last night some individual broke into the showcase of BOONE, the tailor, which stands in the center of the doorway at Nos. 60 and 62 West Main street, and helped himself to the contents, which consisted of ties and handkerchiefs, valued at $20.
     Other trouble was in store for Mr. BOONE, for in going into the basement of the store to see if any one was inside, it was discovered that one of the water pipes in the building had burst, and that considerable damage had been done to the goods in that part of the store.
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RECENT DEATHS
 
--Lois L. MOONEY died at her home in this city on Saturday.
 
--The death of Mrs. Catherine PARMELEE, of Homer, N. Y., took place yesterday morning at the home of her daughters, Mrs. Ada D. BLACKMAN and Mrs. Alice F. BLACKMAN, No. 2 Stone park, this city. Deceased was 79 years of age. Interment will be at Riverside.
 
--Mrs. William McBRIDE died Saturday evening at her residence, No. 262 Troup street, aged 26 years. She leaves, besides her husband, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher KUHN; two brothers, George and Martin KUHN, and two sisters, Mrs. Libbie and Francis KUHN.
 
--The friends of Mr. and Mrs. William J. PALMER, of No. 140 Pearl street, will be pained to learn of the death of their eldest child, Mildred, which occurred early yesterday morning. She had seemed quite well until shortly after the family had finished their Christmas dinner, when she was seized with convulsions, from which she never rallied, the immediate cause of death being diphtheria. The burial, which was necessarily a hurried one, took place at Pittsford yesterday afternoon.
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THE LIVINGSTON HOTEL
 
A thoroughly modern hotel, absolutely fire proof, conducted on the American plan, at $2 per day. The only fire proof hotel in the city making such a rate. The location is choice, adjacent to court house and city hall, and in the center of the shopping district.  Meals 50c. Stop with us at the Livingston.
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DIED
 
COOMAN - Saturday, Dec. 25, Catharine COOMAN, wife of the late Anthony COOMAN.
-The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her son, Charles COOMAN, No. 11 Brighton street. Interment at Mt. Hope cemetery.
 
NORTHRUP - At Minneapolis, Minn., Saturday December 25, 1897, Alice BUTLER, wife of Isaiah B. NORTHRUP, formerly of this city.
-Burial at Mt. Hope.
 
PALMER - In this city, on the morning of Sunday, December 26, 1897, at the family residence, 140 Pearl street, after a few hours illness of diphtheria, Mildred, eldest child of William J. and Emily Averill PALMER, aged 4 years and 3 months.
-Burial which was private, took place at Pittsford yesterday (Sunday) afternoon.
 
LECKINGER - The funeral of Jacob LECKINGER will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the house, 74 University avenue, and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's church. Friends are invited.
 
PARMELEE - In this city, Sunday morning, December 26th, 1897, at the residence of her daughters, Mrs. Ada D. BLACKMAN and Mrs. Alice F. BLACKMAN, No. 2 Stone park, Mrs. Catherine PARMELEE, of Homer, N. Y., aged 79 years.
-Funeral from 2 Stone park Tuesday at 2 P.M. interment at Riverside.
 
MOONEY - In this city, Saturday, December 25, 1897, Lois L. MOONEY.
-Funeral from 34 Mt. Hope avenue Tuesday morning at 8:30, and from St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Dec 28, 1897
 
MONROE
 
Death of Alonzo B. Raymond, Pioneer Produce Dealer of Brockport
 
Alonzo B. RAYMOND, the pioneer produce man of Brockport, died in Flowersville on Sunday evening, aged 78 years.
     Deceased was born in McDonough, Chenango county, July 18, 1819. In 1830 the family moved to Monroe county and settled in Byron. Shortly afterwards they removed to Parma. Deceased received a common school education, but this was supplemented by excellent home training, and at the age of 19 years he commenced teaching school. He continued teaching until he was 23 years old, when he entered into the mercantile business, having offices at North Parma, Spencerport and Adams Basin. After conducting this business for twelve years, deceased discontinued it and embarked in the produce business, with which he interested himself in milling.
     For years the Raymond mills in Clarkson were landmarks of that town. In 1860 he abandoned his milling and produce interests to accept a call to the pulpit of the Universal Church of Portage Wyoming county. After four years he resigned the pastorate of that church and resumed his former occupation in Brockport. Deceased at one time dealt more largely in beans than any other person or firm in Brockport, and at that time Brockport was famous the world over as the largest bean market in existence.
     In politics deceased was an ardent Prohibitionist and had done considerable stump speaking in behalf of that cause. In 1843 he married Elizabeth A. WYMAN, who, with the following children, survives him: A. Clayton RAYMOND, of Detroit, attorney for the Grand Trunk & Canadian Pacific road, and George H. RAYMOND, of Buffalo.
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DEATH CAME QUICKLY
 
James Cotter, Jr., of Brockport Stricken at the Supper Table.
 
Three of the most prominent citizens of Brockport have been stricken dead without a moment's warning within less than a week. The latest death is that of James COTTER, Jr., which took place at 6 o'clock last evening. Mr. COTTER was sitting at supper with his family when the message came, and before medical aid could be summoned he had expired. Heart disease is assigned as the cause. Deceased was supposed to be worth in the neighborhood of $25,000 or $30,000, and was entirely a self-made man.
     He was born in County Cork, Ireland, February 2, 1829. In 1834 his parents came to America and settled in Rochester. In 1856 the family moved to Hamlin. Deceased was educated in Rochester and in the common schools of Monroe county. He began life for himself as a driver on the canal and later came into possession of a line of canal boats. This business was more than successful, and some years ago he retired. In 1861 he married Mary McCUMBER, of Penfield, who alone survives him. Deceased was a life-long Democrat in politics and in religion was a Catholic. He had held many offices of trust in his village, having been trustee of the village and later president.
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FIRE AT A CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
 
The new Union chapel at North Bloomfield was the scene of great excitement on Christmas night. An entertainment and Christmas tree for the children was in progress, when Mr. HOOK, who was dressed to represent "Santa Claus," his coat and cap being covered with cotton batting, in passing too close to the lighted candles on the tree the cotton caught fire, and in an instant had run all over him. Mr. HOOK ran out of a rear door and began throwing off the blazing garments, while the audience with a few exceptions made a dash for the front door. One lady was thrown down and severely trampled on, a few fainted and many received slight bruises. Mr. HOOK was somewhat burned about the head but not seriously.
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YATES
 
An Old Lady Struck by the Cars and Killed at Himrods
 
Mrs. Sophia FOLTZ, a lady about 60 years old, was struck and instantly killed yesterday afternoon on the Northern Central railroad, about half a mile south of Himrods. She had been doing some trading at Himrods, and was walking along the track toward her home, which was about two miles south of Himrods. Her actions just before she was struck would indicate that her mind was somewhat confused, as she crossed and recrossed the track three or four times. She was thrown about forty feet, striking face downward.
     The train was stopped and the remains picked up and placed in the baggage car and taken to the station at Himrods. Coroner HAVENS, of Penn Yan, was notified and a jury impaneled. After viewing the remains an adjournment was taken until 1:30 P. M. to-day.
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STEUBEN
 
--The funeral of Peter HOPE, of Wallace, will be held to-day. He was 73 years old.
 
--Mrs. Lucy A. CONLEY, of Cohocton, suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday. Owing to her age, 85 years, she is not expected to recover.
 
--Invitations are out for the marriage of Frederick STEDMAN, of Hornellsville, and Miss Lena WRIGHT, to take place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron WRIGHT, Atlanta, to-day.
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DIED
 
FITZPATRICK - In this city, Monday morning, December 27, 1897, at the family residence, No. 72 Cypress street, Anne, wife of Michael FITZPATRICK.
-Funeral service Wednesday, 9 A. M., from St. Mary's Church.
 
SLEEPER - In this city, Sunday, December 26, 1897, at midnight, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. H. LAUER, Joseph A. SLEEPER, aged 73 years, 9 months and 23 days.
-The funeral, which will be private, will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery. Buffalo, Attica and Batavia papers please copy.
 
BORNEMAN - At her home, No. 7 Joiner street, Mrs. Caroline BORNEMAN, wife of G. M. BORNEMAN, aged 65 years and 6 months.
-Funeral from the family residence, on Thursday, at 2:30 P. M.
 
ABEL - In this city, December 27, 1897, at the family residence, No. 27 May street, Raymond J., only son of John and Margaret ABEL, aged 3 years and 3 months.
-Funeral private, Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the house.
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OWEN O'NEILL WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH
 
A Heavy Timber Fell Across His Chest
Inquest Was Postponed
Coroner Kleindienst Was Unable to Secure Two Important Witnesses--
O'Neill Was Formerly a Bridge Tender -- Leaves a Family
 
Owen O'NEILL, 70 years of age, was almost instantly killed near the corner of Exchange and Spring streets yesterday morning about 11:30 o'clock, dying while being conveyed to the St. Mary's Hospital. The man lived at No. 23 Cottage street, with his wife, two sons and four daughters. Up to two years ago he was a bridge tender at the Exchange street swing bridge, but since that time had had no regular employment. He was well known in the city.
     Chambers & Casey, contractors, have the contract for the construction of the new canal bridge on Exchange street, and their foreman told O'NEILL that if he would cart away some of the old timber he could have it for nothing. O'NEILL accepted the offer and yesterday morning he drove downtown with a horse and wagon. He engaged a negro to help him load the wagon with the timber, which had to be carried some distance by hand by reason of the sewer deepening. The horse and wagon was left near the corner of Spring street.
     O'NEILL used a skid to slide the heavy timbers up from the ground to the wagon box. The skid could not have been very securely planted on the ground, for it slipped while O'NEILL was pushing an unusually heavy timber up into the wagon. The negro was at one end of the timber, but he could not render any assistance, and when the timber fell it knocked O'NEILL down. It struck him across the head and left side.
     He was carried into the office of W. B. JONES and the ambulance was sent for. Blood was streaming from his nose and mouth, and when the ambulance arrived in charge of Dr. J. Grant KEELER, the doctor saw that the man was dying. He was sitting in a chair at the time, but the doctor had him placed on the floor. He administered some stimulants to the man and he seemed to rally. The doctor thought that he might possibly get him to the hospital before he died, but his life ebbed rapidly, and he drew his last breath before the hospital was reached.
     When it was found that he was dead. Dr. KEELER ordered the ambulance driven to the morgue and the man's body was left in the care of Morgue Assistant Frank DRAUDE. Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified and he impaneled a jury, and an inquest was ordered for last evening, but it had to be postponed by reason of the absence of two of the necessary witnesses. Father Joseph A. MILLER, assistant pastor of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, testified that he saw the man fall and had assisted him. The doctor was on his knees beside O'NEILL when the man passed away in the ambulance.
     David CLANCY and several others gave unimportant testimony. Dr. KEELER testified that there was a deep cut over O'NEILL's left temple, and there was a slight depression in the left side and one or two ribs were broken. Death was due to internal hemorrhage caused by the man's chest being crushed by the timber. CLANCY testified to O'NEILL's saying  "Dave, I am killed."  The timber which fell upon O'NEILL and caused his death weighed in the neighborhood of 600 pounds.
     Coroner KLEINDIENST had a constable out working up evidence yesterday, but the man was unable to locate the colored man who was assisting O'NEILL at the time of the accident. It was also thought best to subpoena several more witnesses, and the inquest was accordingly postponed to 11 o'clock this morning.
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