Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Thurs June 24, 1897
GENESEE
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING
Two Prominent Young People Were Married at Le Roy Yesterday
One of the prettiest home weddings which has taken place in Le Roy in some
time occurred yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, when Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
M. HARMON gave in marriage their youngest daughter, Angie Elizabeth, to
Albert Grant LOWE, also of Le Roy. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.
L. MARTIN, pastor of the Baptist Church, and Mrs. C. N. KEENEY played the
wedding march. Miss Clara BOSWORTH, of Batavia, was maid of honor and
Walter G. GIVEN, of Le Roy, took the part of best man. The bride was
attired in white silk and the maid of honor wore white organdie over pink
silk and both carried roses. After the ceremony the company followed the
bridal party to the dining room when an elaborate supper was served by a
Rochester caterer. After the supper the newly wedded couple left for a
trip and upon their return will reside in Le Roy. About eighty guests were
present including friends from Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Bergen,
Clifton, Kansas, Kentucky, Geneseo and Scottsville. The bride is an
accomplished young lady, prominent in Le Roy society, and the groom is a
young business man who enjoys a large circle of friends.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. GRIFFIS
Mrs. Anna GRIFFIS, widow of George W. GRIFFIS, who was sheriff of Genesee
county in 1879-81, died suddenly at her home in Batavia yesterday morning,
aged 55 years. Mrs. GRIFFIS was a sufferer from asthma and heart trouble
and as a source of relief for her trouble she had been in the habit
of saturating a handkerchief with chloroform and leaving it over her face.
Tuesday evening her daughter, Edith GRIFFIS, left her lying on a couch in
one of the lower rooms and retired. Yesterday morning the daughter noticed
that her mother lay motionless on the couch with her face buried in a
pillow. The daughter did not disturb her mother at the time and a few
minutes later stepped to her side and discovered her dead. Dr.
MORSE was notified and advised the relatives to notify the coroner.
Coroner BARRINGER called at the house yesterday shortly after the woman
was found dead and he considered that death was due to chloroform and
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
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The annual meeting of the board of trustees of the State School for the
Blind at Batavia was held yesterday morning. Officers of the board were
elected as follows: President, Lee R. SANBORN; treasurer, Frank S.
WOOD; secretary, L. C. McINTYRE. The board selected Gardner FULLER for
superintendent for another year and the corps of teachers was also
selected. Dr. Ward B. WHITCOMB of Batavia, was made the attending
physician in place of Dr. C. F. McCARTHY. The physician's salary was
reduced from $400 to $300 per annum.
Yesterday morning in St. Peter's Church in Le Roy was solemnized the
marriage of Miss Fanny A., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Antone SCHUMLEY, to
Edward LEARY, of Avon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. VANDEPOOL in
the presence of a large number of friends. Nuptial high mass was
celebrated and excellent music rendered by members of the choir. The best
man was Nicholas BORDEN, of Avon, and Miss Katherine SCHUMLEY, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor. The ushers were Antone SCHUMLEY, Jr., and
Joseph MOODY. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the
home of the bride's parents, and in the afternoon a reception was held. A
number of people were present from Rochester, Avon and other places.
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LIVINGSTON
A Mt. Morris Young Lady Marries a Buffalo Business Man
The marriage of Daisy M. BROWN, daughter of H. E. BROWN, of Mt. Morris, to
Harvey RUSS, of Buffalo, was celebrated at St. John's Church, Mt. Morris,
yesterday at high noon, Rev. W. A. STIRLING officiating. Wilber F. LAKE,
of Buffalo, presided at the organ and played Mendelssohn's wedding march
as the bridal company marched to the alter. The bride was attired in white
silk and wore a magnificent pearl brooch, the gift of the groom. The
bridemaids, Miss McKEY, of Toronto, Canada, and Miss Winifred ROBERTS, of
Denver, Col., wore gowns of yellow organdie over white silk, their hats
were trimmed with yellow roses. The remainder of the bridal party was made
up of Messrs. F. E. VAN DORN, John HAGEY, of Mt. Morris; H. C.
WILLIAMS, Perry P. CHASE, Marshal CLINTON and Mr. ATWATER, Buffalo,
ushers; and Edward MILLS, of Buffalo, groomsman.
At half past twelve a reception was held at the
home of the bride's parents. Among the out of town guests present were Dr.
William A. SPRATLING and wife, Miss HOLT, of Craig Colony, Sonyea; Mrs.
Gregory and Mrs. JACKSON, from Dansville; R. W. BUSHNELL, of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa; Miss SLATER, of Massachusetts; Congressman J. W. WADSWORTH
and family, of Geneseo; Miss COOK, H. TAYLOR, Rev. Charles RICKSEEKER and
wife, of Buffalo; besides others from Dansville, Geneseo and Rochester.
The bride was the recipient of many handsome presents. The Mt. Morris
Cooking Club, of which organization the bride was a member, decorated
the church.
The large foundry works of the George SWEET Manufacturing Company,
which were burned to the ground a few weeks ago at Dansville, are to be
rebuilt. The company held a meeting a few days ago and decided to rebuild on
the old site. All the latest improved machinery will be put in, making the
works larger and better than ever.
Harold, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. ROSBROUGH, of East
GROVELAND, had a very narrow escape from death. A bottle containing
turpentine had been placed upon the table by Mrs. ROSBROUGH, who had
been cleaning a paint brush. The little boy climbed upon the table and
drank a part of the contends. His condition was at once discovered and
proper emetics were administered.
Dansville is to have a grand celebration, in a circus, fair and musical
concert, to be given by the Citizens' Band, on June 29th, 30th and July
1st. This will practically be the first appearance of the band and if
sentiment and enthusiasm has any weight it will be a great success. A
change of programme will be furnished each evening and several hundred
dollars in merchandise has been subscribed by the merchants.
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MONROE
The Finucane-Eagan Wedding at Honeoye Falls
Yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at St. Paul's Church, Honeoye Falls,
occurred the marriage of Miss Anna FINUCANE, of Honeoye Falls and formerly
of Penn Yan, to Mr. Michael EAGAN, of Lima. Miss MEAD, of Penn Yan, was
bridesmaid and John LOCKINGTON, of Lima, groomsman. After a bridal trip to
Niagara Falls the newly married couple will reside at Lima.
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DEATH OF A PASTOR
A shadow of profound grief prevails over Perinton on account of the death
of Rev. H. H. HUNT, the well-beloved and longest resident pastor of the
town, which occurred yesterday at the parsonage in Fairport. Mr. HUNT had
been in failing health for some time, and last Thursday received a
slight shock from which he was unable to rally and through a period of
intense suffering which has elicited deepest sympathy from the whole
community, in the very prime of a widely useful life, at the age
of 45 years, he has gone to his reward, having strongly endeared himself
to all who knew him. As pastor for twelve years of the largest church in
the place, his influence was universally recognized as a special power in
behalf of every good cause, and this influence will long hold not only
over his own but in the other evangelical churches in the vicinity.
Graduating from the Rochester University in '76, and from Newton
Theological Seminary in '79, he married in the latter year, Miss Helen
METCALF, of Royalton, N. Y., who survives him, with their two sons, Howard
and Horace, and two daughters, Mary and Mildred. He also leaves an aged
father and four brothers, all of whom are in the ministry, and one sister.
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Invitations are out in Fairport for the marriage of Miss Julia Isabelle
SCRIBNER, of that place, to Simeon W. DIXON, of Utica, to occur on
Wednesday, June 30th, at high noon.
Mr. and Mrs. William Heermans REYNOLDS, of Pittsford, have issued
invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Amelia SPENCER, to Philip
Curtiss RAND on Tuesday afternoon, June 29th, at Christ Church,
Pittsford.
Rev. William W. WARNE and his wife, of the Haines Presbyterian Mission at
Chilcat, Alaska, are making a brief visit at the home of Mrs. WARNE's
parents, in Clifton. This is their first visit East after six years'
labor among the Alaskans. Rev. Mr. WARNE will speak next Sunday morning in
the Presbyterian Church, at Scottsville, at 10:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Mary SNODDY died at 11 o'clock yesterday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. D. HARRIS, on Main street, Honeoye Falls. Mrs. SNODDY was 83 years of
age and was born in the north of Ireland. For more than fifty-three years
she had been a respected resident of Hamilton, Ontario. She came to visit
her daughter about six weeks ago. The remains will be taken to Hamilton,
Ont., for burial.
A farm laborer named Charles BROWN, who is employed by Charles VOKE, who
resides about five miles east of Churchville, was quite severely
injured Tuesday by falling from a load of straw. The man was engaged in
unloading the straw and fell backwards, striking his head on the ground.
He was in an unconscious condition for some time. After regaining
consciousness he was removed to the residence of his employer, Mr. VOKE,
where Dr. M. D. VAN HORN, of Churchville, was summoned. He found that the
man had been severely bruised by the fall.
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NIAGARA
An Indian Examined at Lockport on Two Serious Charges
The examination of Levira THOMPASO, an Indian, was held before United
States Commissioner John E. POUND, at Lockport, yesterday afternoon.
THOMPASO is charged with bringing whisky on the reservation and also
attempting to commit criminal assault upon the person of Katherine PRINTUP,
an Indian who lives on the reservation at Lewiston. At his examination,
several witnesses were examined on the part of the government and the
defense was granted till Saturday next to secure their witnesses. As the
penalty for criminal assault in the case of an Indian is death, under the
laws of the United States, there is considerable excitement on the
reservation. He has secured Montford C. HOLLEY, of Lockport, for
counsel.
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--The first installment of the commencement exercises of the Lockport
union school will be held this evening at the Hodge opera house. The
closing address and delivery of the diplomas by Principal Edward HAYWARD,
Ph. D., as well as the reading of the class poem, prophecy and class
history, will take place Friday evening.
--A special meeting of Niagara presbytery was held in the Second
Presbyterian Church, Lockport, Tuesday evening. Rev. E. W. TWICHELL,
lately of Middleport, was installed as pastor of the Second Church. Rev.
A. T. VAIL, of Medina, preached a sermon upon "The Character of
Caleb." Rev. A. P. MEAKER, of Wright's Corners, gave the
charge to the pastor and Rev. S. A. FREEMAN, of Lyndonville, the
charge to the people. Rev. B. W. NYCE, of Lockport, presided as moderator
and Rev. N. F. BROWNE, of Carlton, offered the installation prayer. Rev.
William H. CORNETT was received from the presbytery of Newark, N. J., and
arrangements were made for his installation as pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, Albion, on Thursday evening, July 1st.
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SENECA
Is Charged With Gross Negligence
Engineer George T. Shaw Held for the Grand Jury
Death Of A Fireman
A Coroner's Jury Held Shaw and the Lehigh Valley Railway
Responsible for the Death of Fireman Ryan
George T. SHAW, the engineer who was in the wreck on the Lehigh Valley
railroad, which caused the death of Fireman RYAN, was brought before
Justice KUNEY at Waterloo, yesterday, by Officer W. H. DOBBIN, of Border
City. The warrant was issued by Dr. O. W. Peterson, coroner of Waterloo,
charging SHAW with gross and culpable negligence in causing the death of
one John RYAN, on June 10, 1897, at 3:55 A. M., in the town of Fayette,
near Geneva Junction. Defendant was informed of his right to procure
counsel, but waived examination and stands committed to appear before the
next grand jury. Judge RICHARDSON fixed the amount of his bail at $500. He
expected to telegraph to his friends at Sayre, Pa., to procure bail.
The verdict of the coroner's jury was that RYAN
came to his death by gross negligence on the part of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company.
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NEW BRIDGE AT WATERLOO
A new foot bridge, over 100 feet in length, will be built across the
Seneca outlet at Waterloo. There will be five piers, twenty-five feet
apart, each four feet high, four feet long and two feet wide, with top
stone five feet long. The bridge will cost from $75 to $100 and the funds
were raised by private subscription.
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LARGE MORTGAGE RECORDED
On Monday a mortgage for $15,000,000 was recorded in the county clerk's
office at Waterloo executed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company to the
Girard Life Insurance Annuity and Trust Company of Philadelphia, trustees.
The fee for registering the same was $35.
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--Ovid Grange will hold a picnic at Elm Beach, Saturday, June 26th.
--Ellsworth SWEET, the new postmaster at Waterloo, has received his
commission and will take possession of the office July 1st.
--Fifteen hundred people attended the Covent reunion at Sheldrake. Alson
B. COVERT, of Lodi, will be the president for the coming year.
--William KIPP, of Seneca Falls, employed in the wood department of Rumsey
& Co., caught his hand in a buzz-saw Tuesday afternoon, tearing it in
a painful manner.
--The Red Jacket Boat Club of Seneca Falls, is arranging for a series of
sailing regattas. The first of the series will be held at Cayuga Lake
park, during the early part of July.
--John Parke GILBERT, son of Captain M. J. GILBERT, steward of Willard
State Hospital, has just been graduated at Chiltenham Military Academy,
Ogontz, near Philadelphia.
--The action Instituted by Mrs. Anna M. CHAPMAN, of Geneva, to have the
will of her mother<snip> didn't get the rest.
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DIED AT SCRANTON
A. L. Ewing, a Traveling Man, Probably Took Morphine
A press dispatch from Scranton, Pa., says: "A. L. EWING, 25
years old, a commercial traveler for Hess & Co., a Rochester tobacco
firm, died under suspicious circumstances at his apartments in this city
to-day. He went walking this forenoon and when he returned went to bed, an
hour later his wife tried to awaken him, but being unable to do so,
summoned physicians. They could not revive him and he died in two hours. A
half-filled phial, which originally contained one hundred eighty grain
morphine tablets, was found in his pocket. He was a son of Alexander
EWING, of Elmira, N. Y."
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FUNERAL OF EDWARD ELLWANGER
The funeral of Edward S. ELLWANGER was held yesterday afternoon from St.
Andrew's Church. The services were largely attended by the friends and
relatives of the deceased, and the floral tributes were many and
beautiful. The following gentlemen acted as honorary bearers: J. Dewitt
BUTTS, Joseph S. HUNN, Charles P. BARRY, Harold C. KIMBALL, Dr. Richard M.
MOORE, Charles M. WILLIAMS, Benjamin BROOKS, Dr. H. T. WILLIAMS, Joseph
TONE, Stanley D. REMINGTON.
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TWO HURRY CALLS
Strong Drink Was the Cause of Both of Them
The City Hospital ambulance responded to a hurry call at 4:15 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, and at the corner of St. Joseph and Kelly streets
found a young man named John MEYERING, who had fallen in a fit. He has
been quite dissipated of late, and had one of the fits in the morning. The
one in the afternoon overtook him on the street and he was taken to the
hospital. Last night he was reported as doing well.
At 6:15 o'clock there was another hurry call to
the corner of State and Brown streets. Fred LABELLE lives at the top of
the Fitzsimmons block on Center street. His wife works by the day, and he
does not. Some time since LABELLE was injured about the head so that it
was necessary to remove a portion of the skull and replace it with metal.
When he gets a large load of liquor on board, it is said that he is crazy.
Yesterday he took upon himself a "jag" of extraordinary
proportions, even for him, and when the ambulance arrived on the scene he
was wild. He was taken to the hospital and is now regaining his normal
condition.
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A QUARRY RAILWAY
Albany, June 23 - The railroad commissioners have granted the application
of the Pochuck Railway Company for permission to construct a railroad from
the Empire quarries on Pochuck mountain in Orange county to the Lehigh
& New England railroad, a distance of two miles. The granite in these
quarries is of an exceedingly high grade, and it is the intention of the
New York city dock department to use it for dock purposes. It is necessary
to construct this road to get the stone from the quarry.
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HAD A GOOD VOICE
It Caused Livingston's Arrest and Then Got Him an Acquittal
William LIVINGSTON, the hackster who was arrested by Officer SHERWOOD on
the charge of violating the ordinance relating to loud noises in the
streets, was arraigned before Judge ERNST yesterday morning, and was
discharged.
Officer SHERWOOD took the stand to tell about the
occurrence, and LIVINGSTON at once began asking him questions. He got the
policeman so badly mixed that he was not certain who it was that did the
shouting in the streets. LIVINGSTON proved to be able to use his voice in
pleading his own case, as well as selling his strawberries, and did it so
effectually that he was allowed to go scot free.
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GOODMAN WAS STABBED
He Has Secured the Arrest of Toney Kessler for Doing It.
Toney KESSLER, who is employed by the city, is under arrest on the charge
of stabbing Charles GOODMAN, of No. 328 North Goodman street. The fight
took place near GOODMAN's home last Saturday afternoon. KESSLER pleaded
not guilty in police court yesterday morning, and his case will come up on
June 30th.
The men tell different stories of how the row
started. It was some matter in connection with their work, and they came
to blows. GOODMAN was knocked down and stabbed in the neck and arms.
Another account of the fracas is that it was a general street fight, in
which several men took part, and GOODMAN got the worst of it.
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MARRIED
BOGART - SIEMS - At 5 P.M., at the residence of the bride's parents, No.
26 Rhine street, Peter BOGART and Miss Lizzie SIEMS.
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DIED
ULRICH - In this city, Wednesday morning, June 23, at 5:30, Richard
ULRICH, of 33 Sullivan place.
-Funeral Friday, 2 p.m. from the house and at 2:30 from Salem church.
JONES - In this city, Monday, June 21, 1897, 22 Pleasant street, Annarcse
JONES, aged 1 year and 4 months.
-Funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
house. Friends of the family are invited.
COPPEJAW - In this city, Tuesday, June 22, 1897 at the family residence,
21 Boston park, Catherine COPPEJAW, widow of the late Peter COPPEJAW, aged
77 years.
-Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral which will take place Friday at 2 P.M. from the house.
Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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WEDDED IN JUNE
Miss Rebecca Bloom of This City United to Samuel Robins, Formerly of Paris
Zoller's hall was the scene of a pretty June wedding last evening when
Rabbi ROSEN united in marriage Samuel ROBINS and Miss Rebecca BLOOM, both
of this city. The bride was prettily attired in white silk and carried
white roses. The bridemaids were Miss Bertha DWORSKY, Miss Ruth BERMAN and
Miss Sarah GERBER and Samuel BLOOM, of Buffalo, a brother of the
bridegroom, was best man.
The Upright Social Club, of which the bridegroom
was a popular member, was well represented at the wedding. There were
about 150 guests present. After the ceremony the company was served
with a banquet. Mr. and Mrs. ROBINS will make an extended trip through the
West, stopping at Niagara Falls, and upon their return will make their
home in this city.
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CAMPBELL - McAULIFFE
The marriage of Ella H. McAULIFF to Herbert H. CAMPBELL, of Gates, took
place at the home of the bride's parents, No. 88 University avenue,
yesterday afternoon in the presence of only the immediate friends of the
families. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. H. H. STEBBINS. The
marriage took place under an arch of daisies, sent for the occasion from
the former home of the bride in Massachusetts, from which depended a satin
ribbon horseshoe. The presents received by the bride were notably
beautiful and valuable. The bridal couple departed on an Eastern trip
after the ceremony, and will be at home at their future residence on
Campbell place, Gates, after August 1st. The groom is a son of
ex-Supervisor E. C. CAMPBELL, of Gates, and the father of the bride is
Samuel McAULIFFE, past commander of C. J. Powers POst, G. A. R., and
otherwise prominent in Grand Army circles.
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BOGART - SIEMS
Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock occurred the marriage of Peter BOGART, of
this city, to Miss Lizzie SIEMS, at the home of the bride's father, No. 26
Rhine street. Miss A. SIEMS, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor,
and H. KANVEITH the best man. Miss L. HEIDEN was the bridemaid; I. BOGART,
groomsman; Master Bertie ADAMS, page, and Marguerite LANGLOIS, the little
flower girl. The rooms were handsomely decorated with cut flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. BOGART will be at home after July 1st.
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McDADE - CROWLEY
At Corpus Christ Church, yesterday morning, occurred the marriage of Miss
Alice CROWLEY to Lewis McDADE. After a wedding breakfast and informal
reception at the residence of Charles H. CROWLEY, No. 105 Woodward avenue,
the happy couple left for a trip East. On the return they will reside at
Canandaigua.
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BABCOCK - ROGERS
At the home of the bride, No. 9 Chestnut park, yesterday afternoon,
occurred the marriage of Calvin G. BABCOCK to Miss Iva A. ROGERS.
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RECENT DEATHS
--Catherine COPPEJAN, widow of the late Peter COPPEJAN, died Tuesday at
the family residence, No. 21 Boston park, aged 77 years.
--Vose THOMAS died yesterday morning at her home, No. 26 Platt street,
aged 75 years. She is survived by three daughters and three sons.
--Annarose, daughter of Flora E. JONES, died yesterday at the residence of
her parents, No. 22 Pleasant street, aged 10 years, 4 months.
--Frank A. SCHERER died yesterday afternoon at his residence, No. 490 Jay
street, aged 33 years, 9 months. He is survived by a wife and three
children.
--Magdalena BOTT died Tuesday evening at her late residence, No. 120 Ames
street, aged 79 years and 9 months. Deceased is survived by one son,
George BOTT, and one daughter, Mrs. M. CASE, of this city.
--The funeral of Frank W. VEDDER, who died at his late residence, No. 46
Delevan street, yesterday, will be held at the house Saturday afternoon at
3 o'clock. The services will be conducted by Monroe Commandery, Knights
Templar, in accordance with the request of the deceased. The full Knight
Templar burial service will be used with John G. ALLEN, the veteran
prelate of Monroe Commandery, officiating.
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YOUNG WOMAN RUN DOWN
What might have resulted in a serious accident occurred yesterday noon on
South Clinton street. A young lady, who seemed to be paying more attention
to something at her side, than to the guidance of her wheel, came riding
along the street just as a spirited team belonging to a doctor on South
Clinton street was turning around in the road. Before the girl realized
what had happened she was under the horses' feet, but the driver managed
to pull the horses back immediately, and she escaped with a slight bruise
on her forehead inflicted by the pole of the carriage.
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DOOR OF HOPE MEETING
The quarterly meeting of the Door of Hope Association will be held in the
lecture room of the Third Presbyterian Church on Thursday, June 24th, at 4
P. M., instead of at the First Presbyterian Church, as stated in an
afternoon paper. Addresses will be made by several of the city pastors,
reports of the work will be given and a paper read by Dr. WHITE-THOMAS.
All interested are cordially invited to be present.
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COST OF CLEANING
The bill for the cleaning of Mt. Hope reservoir, which was done by
Contractor William FULLER, was received by the executive board yesterday.
It amounts to $1,200, and is not considered excessive, as a large amount
of work was done in the very short time in which the reservoir was empty.
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A WHEELMAN ARRESTED
John WIEDERHOLD was placed under arrest yesterday afternoon on North St.
Paul street on the charge of violating the bicycle ordinance. He left his
wheel at police headquarters as surety for his appearance this morning.
Officer SCHULTZ, one of the newly-made bicycle cops, made the arrest.
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Y. W. C. A. FESTIVAL AND FETE
The lawn fete this evening to be given by class 21 of the Central Church,
on the grounds of W. J. McPHERSON, No. 475 Plymouth avenue, for the
benefit of the Young Women's Christian Association promises to be a
delightful occasion. Strawberries, cake and ice cream will be served and
entertainment provided. The association is very popular with the young
women of the city, who are always delighted when any social gathering is
announced, for it means a good time. There will probably be a large
attendance.
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ELECTRICAL WORKERS
Local Union 44, National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, last night
elected the following officers for the next six months: President, William
A. BREEZE; vice-president, Frank GRAHAM; financial secretary, Fred FISH;
recording secretary, J. L. GUERINOT.
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A DANGEROUS HABIT
Small Boy Nearly Loses His Arm at Exchange Street Bridge
A small boy, whose name could not be learned, nearly lost an arm on
Exchange street swing bridge about 9 o'clock yesterday morning. The
bridge-tender had swung the big nuisance nearly shut when the boy jumped
on it, and being unable to keep his footing, he fell to the floor of the
bridge with an arm hanging over the end. The bridge was moving so rapidly
that the man in charge could not stop it, and in another instant the boy's
arm would have been crushed between the bridge and the abutment, but for
the presence of mind of a young man, Ben C. McMANNIS, who rushed onto the
bridge and pulled the boy out of danger.
As soon as Mr. McMANNIS placed the boy on his
feet, the youngster ran away, the bridge-tender swore as loud as he could
under the circumstances and the rescuer passed out of sight. Pedestrians,
and especially children, have been repeatedly warned by the tender from
getting on the bridge while it is in motion, and while they may save a
half minute by stepping on it before the waiting throng begins to move
across, they are worrying the captain at the helm into an early
grave.
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A BOY VAGRANT
Louis YAEGER, a 12-year-old boy, was arraigned in police count yesterday
morning on the charge of vagrancy. He was sent to the Buffalo Protectory.
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COUNTERFEIT MILEAGE BOOKS
The Erie Warns Its Agents and the Public in General
The Erie Railroad Company has just discovered that its New York state form
of one thousand mile books has been counterfeited, and yesterday notified
its agents. The counterfeit books have been presented along the main
line of the Erie.
In the company's issue of this form of
mileage books there are ten rules and regulations numbered in the back of
the original, and the counterfeit has but nine. In the counterfeit
rule No. 3 has been omitted, and the rule so numbered is No. 4 of the
genuine. The company has instructed its agents to scan each book
closely upon presentation for passage tickets, and when a counterfeit book
is presented they are instructed to refuse tickets, retain the counterfeit
book, and obtain knowledge where it was purchased, and all other facts
relating to the same. They are to send the book to the headquarters of the
company.
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ST. PAUL'S CHURCH FESTIVAL
A summer festival under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of St.
Paul's Church will be held on the lawn of Mr. R. A. SIBLEY, East avenue,
June 30th, from 4 until 6 P. M. Refreshments will be served and various
attractions offered for children.
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BRIEF COURT NOTES
--The jury in the case of James C. VAN GELDER, against Mina McLEAN
brought in a verdict yesterday morning of $154 and Interest for the
plaintiff.
--The will of Jacob STREB was admitted to probate yesterday. The property,
valued at $2,300, is left to the widow for life, and at her death to the
four children.
--Administration was had upon the estate of Matthew McCORMICK and Ann HUNT
yesterday. The former estate consists of $50 personal property, and
the latter amounts to $250, all personal.
--Yesterday in surrogate's court the will of James M. MATTHEWS was
admitted to probate. The estate consists of $1,000 real property and $600
personalty, all of which goes to the two surviving children.
--Yesterday morning James L. O'RORKE executed a chattel mortgage to Howe
& Rogers for $70.67. The mortgage covers household goods at No. 201
Jones street, and is given to satisfy a municipal court judgment.
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PERSONAL MENTION
--Hon. James CROOKS, of Paterson, N. J., is the guest of John R. LEE, of
Lake avenue.
--Miss Anna SCALAN, of Le Roy, is visiting Mrs. N. OLDFIELD, of No. 167
Lexington avenue.
--Miss Edith GILL, of Emerson street, has gone to Mayville and Chautauqua,
where she will remain through July and August, the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
G. W. GILSON.
--Miss Gertrude E. ST. HELENS, of Milwaukee, Wis., is visiting at the home
of her cousins, the Misses Saddie and Elizabeth ST. HELENS, of No. 11
Walnut street. After a week's stay in Rochester, she intends to spend the
summer with her sister, at Lynn, Mass.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Fri June 25, 1897
ONTARIO
DEATH AT CANANDAIGUA
Yesterday, at an early hour,
occurred the death of Mrs. Mary C. WILSON, wife of the well-known
contractor, L. S. WILSON, of Canandaigua. Deceased had been ill for the
past two weeks of a complication of troubles. Dilation of the heart was
the immediate cause of death. Deceased was 54 years of age. Survivors are,
the husband, two sons, P. Kearney and Stanley WILSON, and two daughters,
Miss Mary WILSON and Mrs. Minnie GRIMBLE.
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STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
A heavy thunder storm passed over
Geneva at 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the wind doing much damage to
trees and shrubbery. Four cows belonging to Michael MURPHY, were standing
under a willow tree in his pasture lot in the east part of the city near
the Pre-emption street canal bridge at the time of the storm, when the
lightning struck the tree and two Jersey heifers, killing them instantly.
The same tree was struck four years ago.
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DIED IN A STATION
An elderly gentleman named LUSK,
who came from Newark to Phelps on the Northern Central road Wednesday
morning, expired in the depot at Phelps Junction about twenty minutes
after alighting from the train. The man was taken very ill on the train
and had to be taken from there. Heart failure supposed to be the cause of
death. The remains were taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. BRYANT,
who lived near by.
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--Mrs. John BURNS died Wednesday
morning at her home in Farmington after a lingering illness of heart
disease. She leaves a husband and four sons.
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NIAGARA
Probably Fatal Accident at
Lockport by Escaping Gas.
A possibly fatal accident
occurred at Lockport yesterday from escaping gas, the victim of it being
Mrs. Origin STORRS, a lady who has been well known in social and religious
circles for a great many years. One of the family on entering her room
early yesterday morning, found it full of gas and Mrs. STORRS in an
unconscious condition. Had the state of affairs remained undiscovered for
a short time longer death must have resulted; as it was, the physicians,
after laboring to counteract the effect of the deadly gas, hold out but
little hopes of her recovery, as she is nearly 80 years of age, and has
not been in good health for some time. It is thought that she may have
arisen and lit the gas in the night and on turning it out turned the
thumbscrew back in some accidental manner.
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BRIDES OF THE ACCEPTED MONTH
Hymen Makes Rapid Strides as June
Draws to a Close
In House and In Church
Many Marriages Were Celebrated
Yesterday -
The Reilly-Gibbard Nuptials at
the First Methodist Church-
And There Were Others
A quiet but very pretty wedding
was solemnized last evening at 6 o'clock at the new chapel of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church, which united Miss Josephine Mary GIBBARD,
daughter of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Isaac GIBBARD, to George William REILLY.
The
decorations of the chapel were simple, but exceedingly effective, in
keeping with the interior. The low rostrum was one mass of green and white
-- palms, ferns, and potted plants, starred with bunches of white peonies,
bride roses and syringa blossom, banked from floor to ceiling.
Dossenbach's orchestra, stationed behind the flowers played selections
before the ceremony, and as the bridal party approached, it was heralded
by the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin, which changed to a
soft refrain as the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. C. E. HAMILTON,
pastor of the church.
The
bride was accompanied by her father, who gave her away. Her attendants
were Miss Marcia B. HALDMAN, of Philadelphia, maid of honor, Miss Isabelle
CONANT, of New York, Miss Linda OUFFER, of Albany, Miss Helen GORDON and
Miss Emma CASE of Rochester, bridesmaids. The bride was attired in white
satin, demitrain. She wore a tulle veil, and carried bride roses. The maid
of honor wore a frock of white organdie, and she carried white carnations;
and the maids were gowned alike in white organdie over green with bouquets
of white sweet peas. The best man was Adolph J. RODENBECK. Messrs. J. S.
BRONK, T. D. BIDWELL, H. D. SHEDD and Dr. Wesley MULLIGAN acted as ushers.
Following the ceremony at the church, a dinner was served at the beautiful
suburban home of the bride's parents, at No. 606 West avenue, to only the
bridal party and the two families. Sixteen were seated at the bridal
table, which was almost hidden in pink roses, and lighted by silver
candelabra shaded in pink. The lower rooms were filled with sweet June
roses and palms.
Mr.
REILLY is the advertising agent of the Union and Advertiser, and both he
and his bride have many friends who will extend their best wishes and
congratulations.
There
were a number of pleasant festivities preceding the wedding. On Wednesday
evening Mrs. William S. MORSE entertained the bridal party at a dinner, at
which the decorations were most elaborate in green and white. Mrs. P. R.
McPHAIL, of West avenue, sister of the bride, gave a dinner on Tuesday
evening; and Miss GORDON received the bride and her maids at luncheon
Tuesday. The decorations were of "Jack" roses. Mr. REILLY gave a
tally-ho party to the entire bridal company Monday evening, and a dinner
at the lake.
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BABCOCK - ROGERS
A Home Wedding With Most Pleasing
Surroundings
A wedding took place last evening
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. ROGERS, No. 9 Chestnut park, when
their daughter Iva Alleta, was united in marriage to Calvin G. BABCOCK, of
Albany, Wis.
Promptly
at 7 o'clock the bridal party, consisting of the bride and groom, the
maid of honor, Miss M. Grace STOKER, and the best man, Rufus E. CORLEW,
and preceded by Rev. F. L. ANDERSON, of the Second Baptist Church, entered
to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Dosenbach's
orchestra. The bride was very becomingly attired in white brocade silk,
and carried a large bouquet of bride's roses and maiden hair fern. The
maid of honor wore a gown of organdie over lavender, and carried pink
carnations.
Mr. and
Mrs. BABCOCK were wedded by the solemn and impressive service of the
Episcopal Church, after which the happy couple received the
congratulations of the guests. An elaborate wedding dinner was served, and
dancing was indulged in to a late hour. Many costly and useful presents
were received. Mr. and Mrs. BABCOCK left on the 9:30 train for the East.
They will be at home after September 15th at Albany, Wis.
Among
those from out of town were: C. G. BABCOCK, Newport, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs.
John G. FENNER, Poland, N. Y.; Le Grande COUCH, Montour Falls, N. Y.; Mrs.
TRUMBULL, Halls, N. Y.; Mr. HURSHSEY, Halls, N. Y.; Miss M. Grace STOKER,
Cortland, N. Y.; Miss Elizabeth G. McGRAW, Cortland, N. Y.; Elizabeth
BLODGETT, Seneca Falls, N. Y.; Elizabeth COOPER, Auburn, N. Y.; Rufus E.
CORLEW, Providence, R. I.
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DePUY - PHALER
A pleasant home wedding took
place yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry PHALER, of No. 27 Central park, at which their
daughter, Luella Anna, was given in marriage to Rev. Irving N. DePUY. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. M. B. COMFORT. Only the near relatives and
intimate friends of the contracting parties were present. The maid of
honor was Miss Sophia PHALER, a sister of the bride. William De RIDDEL
acted as best man. The wedding march was played by Miss Florence, the
youngest sister. The couple were the recipients of many costly presents.
The bride has been an active worker in the Alexander Street Baptist
Church. The groom is a graduate of the University of Rochester, class of
'94, and of the Theological Seminary, class of '97. He is at present
pastor of the Wilder Street Baptist Church, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. De
PUY will be at home at No. 7 Child street, after August 1st.
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PHELPS - STOKES
Yesterday afternoon occurred the
marriage of J. E. PHELPS, Jr., and Miss Ella STOKES, both of this city.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. POLAND. Mr. and Mrs. PHELPS will
make a short Western trip, stopping at Niagara Falls, and upon their
return will make their home in this city.
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DONALES - McQUAIN
A pleasant wedding occurred on
Wednesday evening, June 23d, at the bride's home, No. 95 Cottage street,
in which James DONALES and Miss Gertrude McQUAIN were the contracting
parties. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few intimate
friends, by Rev. Howard R. CHAPMAN, pastor of South Rochester Baptist
Church. The bride was given away by her father. Charles WAHL acted as best
man, and Miss Essie ROGERS as bridesmaid. The bride was tastefully attired
in a traveling gown of gray wool, trimmed with brocaded silk and velvet.
The young couple spent the night at the home of the bride's aunt,
Mrs. KRON, No. 58 Brooke avenue, and left on Thursday morning for Parma
Corners, N. Y., for a few days visit. On their return they will make their
home in this city.
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GREENWOOD - GOOLD
The first wedding in the new St.
Paul's Episcopal Church on East avenue took place Wednesday evening. The
contracting parties were William T. GREENWOOD, of Geneseo, and Miss
Mildred A. GOOLD, daughter of Mrs. Adelaide A. GOOLD, of this city. The
ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock sharp by the Rev. Samuel MORAN, rector
in charge of St. Paul's. Charles H. BRODT, of Geneseo, was the best man,
Miss Margaret GREENWOOD, sister of the groom, was the maid of honor, the
bridesmaids were Miss Olive BELDEN, of Brockport; Miss Frances FRENCH, of
this city, and Miss Sarah GOOLD, of this city. The ushers were Gladstone
GOOD, of Geneseo; Herbert WALL, John HALL and David BRUCE, of this
city. Immediately after the ceremony a reception took place at the home of
the bride's mother, No. 5 Amherst street. Mr. and Mrs. GREENWOOD will
reside at Geneseo.
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CRAIGIE - MORROW
Miss Mary MORROW and J. H. CRAIGIE,
both of Rochester, were married Wednesday by Rev. J. W. A. STEWART.
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RECENT DEATHS
--Richard J. C. ULRICH died
Wednesday at his home, No. 33 Sullivan street, aged 43 years.
--Mrs. Violetta EDDY died last
night at the home of her son, T. G. EDDY, No. 69 Gibbs street.
--Frank A. SCHERER died Wednesday
at his home, No. 490 Jay street, aged 33 years and 9 months. He leaves a
wife and three children.
--Edgar G., infant son of Robert
E. and Martha BOYLE, died Wednesday at the home of his parents, No. 25
Lawrence street, aged 6 months.
--Nora LEAHY, aged 25 years, died
last night at the home of her aunt, Miss Kate LIMERICK, No. 210 Caledonia
avenue. Interment will be at Waverly, N. Y.
--Lillian Ada A. ENGLAND,
daughter of Edward and Francis VAN BUSKIRK, died yesterday morning at her
residence, No. 155 1-2 Emerson street, aged 27 years.
--Elizabeth GOETTING died
Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. Charles REPP, No. 85 Concord avenue,
aged 94 years, Mrs. GOETTING had been a resident of Rochester for forty
years and was a prominent member of the German Evangelical Association
Church.
--The funeral of Frank W. VEDDER,
who died at his home, No. 46 Delavan street, aged 41 years,
Wednesday, will be held at the house Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
deceased was born in this city and was a member of St. Peter's Church and
treasurer of the Sunday-school. The cause of his death was heart
disease. The services will be conducted by Monroe Commandery, Knights
Templar, in accordance with his request. The full Knights Templar burial
service will be used, with John G. ALLEN, the veteran prelate of Monroe
Commandery.
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FUNERAL OF GEORGE P. WEBBER
The funeral of the late George P.
WEBBER was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from his home, No. 24
Delevan street, Rev. C. M. STEFFENS, pastor of the Second Reformed Church,
officiating. Among the beautiful floral offerings were a basket from C. T.
Crouch & Son, a pillow from the ladies of the Second Reform Church,
wreaths from the Golden Eagle Chapter, and from the Fourteenth Ward Loan
Association, of which the deceased was an officer, and a broken
column of flowers from Vogel & Binder. Interment was at Mt. Hope
cemetery.
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DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT
Alexander GRAHAM, an old resident
of this city, and for many years connected with the Union and Advertiser,
died yesterday at Floral Park, Long Island, aged 62 years. The funeral
will take place on arrival of the 10 o'clock train from New York,
Saturday morning.
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PROMISED TO DO BETTER
Thomas REDDY was arraigned in
police court yesterday morning on the charge of drunkenness and disorderly
conduct. He was paroled. Mrs. REDDY said that she was obliged to work,
while her husband went about the city and spent her money for liquor.
REDDY promised to do better in the future.
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TRAGEDY ON THE TOWPATH
Fatal Ending of a Day's Debauch
They Drank Hard Cider
Then Charles Wolf and John Pursley Quarreled
Son Of An Ex-Policeman
The Victim is Also a Brother of Fireman William Wolf -
Pursley, Who Did the Shooting, Confessedly a Thief -
Pursley Captured and Wolf Will Die.
As a fitting end of a day's debauch, John PURSLEY, confessedly a thief,
and who has but recently been released from the penitentiary, shot down
Charles WOLF near Lyell avenue bridge last night. WOLF will probably
die. A 32-caliber pistol ball is lodged in his abdomen, and while he may
linger for hours and even days, his recovery is hopeless.
PURSLEY is locked up at the central police
station on the charge of assault in the first degree. Policeman ASHLEY
by good, prompt work, caught PURSLEY on Magne street near the scene of
the shooting, before he had time to make his escape. PURSLEY's home is
at No. 25 Cliff street, where he lives with his aged mother. His father
has been dead a number of years. He is 19 years old.
Charles WOLF, the victim of the shooting, is
now at St. Mary's Hospital. He is 35 years of age and unmarried. He
lives at No. 22 Warren street. He is a brother of William WOLF, of hose
3 on Platt street, and the son of ex-Policeman Michael WOLF. He weighs
over 170 pounds, while PURSLEY will not tip the scales at 125 pounds.
The shooting took place as the result of a
quarrel that ended in a fight. Both men are associated with the Lyell
avenue "hard cider gang," an organization of toughs that has
been making no end of trouble for people living near Lyell avenue
bridge. From all that can be learned, both men were spoiling for a
fight, and there had been a round of fisticuffs before the pistol got in
its deadly work.
The scene of the tragedy is a point on the tow
path side of the canal, about 300 feet south of the Lyell avenue bridge.
It is a rendezvous for tramps and toughs who are out of work and do not
care to find any. Except on rainy days and cold weather, there is always
a crowd of the rougher element there, and several tin pails are always
brought into requisition for the purpose of bringing hard cider from
nearby saloons to the thirsty ones who are eagerly awaiting the
appearance of the "growler," and fight and scramble for it on
its arrival.
Last night about 8 o'clock there was a lively
scene at this spot on the canal. John PURSLEY, Charlie YOUNG, "Napper"
BURKE, Francis McNULTA, the "Bowery Kid," Charlie WOLF and
several other congenial spirits were all congregated along the bank.
They had all been drinking, and were in anything but a good humor. WOLF
had some money, and he said he would spend it on cider. He gave a lime
to one of the fellows and he went and bought a bottle of hard cider.
They all had a drink around. What happened then is told by Charles
YOUNG, who is now locked up at police headquarters as a witness in the
case.
"Jack PURSLEY and me was sitting down on
the grass near the phosphate works," he said, "and WOLF and 'Napper'
BURKE come along. The first thing we knowed, WOLF grabbed Jack by the
collar and hauled him out on the towpath and began pounding him. WOLF
was the biggest and Jack wouldn't stand any show with him at a fight. So
he started up the towpath towards Lyell avenue bridge.
"I followed along, knowin' there would be
trouble. Jack had gone only a few feet, when WOLF jumped onto him again.
They wrestled around a little. Then Jack pulled a pistol out of his
pocket. He said if WOLF didn't let him alone he would shoot. WOLF was
the strongest, he could lick two like Jack, and he got Jack down. The
next I knew there was a shot and WOLF tumbled over backwards. Jack threw
the pistol away and the 'Bowery Kid' grabbed it and run away."
After the shooting, PURSLEY jumped to his feet
and ran out to Magne street. Officer ASHLEY had heard the noise, and he
came running up. He got a description of PURSLEY, and started out to
find him. As he came out on Magne street, he saw PURSLEY standing in the
middle of a little knot of boys and men. Walking up to the group, he
picked PURSLEY out, saying:
"I guess you're the man I want."
PURSLEY reported by saying he was not the right
man, whereupon another fellow said to have been Francis McNULTA called
out:
"Yes, you done it, Jack. You might as well
own up."
Officer ASHLEY promptly took PURSLEY into
custody, and handcuffed him. By this time WOLF had been carried to Hose
5's house, and Officer ASHLEY sent in calls for an ambulance, and a
patrol wagon at the same time. WOLF was taken at once to the operating
room at the hospital, and Dr. E. Mott MOORE was soon anxiously at work
over him.
The wound was made by a 32-caliber revolver,
clearly fired at short range. The cloth of the man's vest is singed by
the powder. The hole is a large one, and is situated just above and
about two inches to the left of the navel. The position of the wound is
very dangerous. Nobody seems to think that the man can live. The
bullet passed through both walls of the stomach, two of the intestines
are perforated and a hole was made in the mesmentery.
While on his way to the hospital, WOLF said
that he did not like PURSLEY and never had liked him. He stated that he
got a bottle of cider and that PURSLEY took two or three swallows of it.
He had become angered at PURSLEY and threw him down. He denied that he
struck or kicked him.
PURSLEY's condition does not bear out WOLF's
statements. There is a bad cut in his forehead over his right eye. The
skin is all torn from the back of his hand. High up on his forehead, the
flesh is black and blue as if it had been severely pounded. His right
leg is also bruised. Those injuries, he says, were received when WOLF
threw him down and struck and kicked him. PURSLEY says that "Napper"
BURKE also took a hand in beating him.
There was a big crowd about the place
where the shooting took place, and the patrol wagon that carried PURSLEY
to the central police station was accompanied by many people on bicycles
and on foot. PURSLEY was first taken to St. Mary's hospital, where WOLF
was given a chance to identify him. As it was known that WOLF was
seriously and probably fatally injured, this precaution was deemed
necessary. PURSLEY, handcuffed to an officer, was taken into the
operating room where the injured man was.
"Do you know this man?" asked
Detective LYNCH, pointing to PURSLEY.
"Yes, I know him," was WOLF's reply.
"I don't like him, and I never did like him." After giving
WOLF time to completely identify PURSLEY as the one who had shot him,
the patrol wagon proceeded back to police headquarters. The prisoner was
placed in a cell.
A reporter talked with him shortly afterward.
He had put in a few minutes of very hard thinking. There was a strong
smell of hard cider in the young man's breath, but his head was
perfectly clear.
"PURSLEY, why did you shoot WOLF?"
was asked.
"I did it in self-defense," was the
quick reply. "I didn't intend to shoot him, but only to scare him.
I kept telling him to get away or I would shoot him. I had the pistol in
my hands quite a while before I shot."
PURSLEY further said that he bought the pistol
only three days ago and that he was going on the road, with Chicago as
his destination. He didn't know but what he would have some use for the
revolver in that wicked city. He had been out of work for some time, and
wanted to go away where he could find something to do. He said that
after he threw the pistol away Francis McNULTA took it and ran away. He
did not know what became of it. He inquired anxiously about WOLF, saying
that he hoped he would live. When asked about his criminal record he did
not want to say anything.
PURSLEY has a bad record. On the 20th of
February he was arrested, together with Richard COUGHLIN and George
GREENWOOD, on the charge of burglary and grand larceny, in breaking into
the shoe factory of James HASON, at No. 161 North Water street, and
stealing $50 worth of shoes. PURSLEY's case was adjourned for several
times, until March 3rd, when he pleaded guilty in police court, and
Judge ERNST sent him to the penitentiary for three months. He got out of
that institution only a short time ago. Lieutenant STETSON and Officers
EHRMENTRAUT and SHERWOOD arrested him for the HASON burglary.
When PURSLEY was arrested, together with the
others, on the charge of burglarizing the HASON factory, Charles YOUNG
was subpoenaed as a witness in the case. When the examination took
place, YOUNG failed to appear. Captain BAIRD remembered this fact last
night, and to insure his appearance when wanted, decided to detain him
as a witness. This the police have a right to do when the case warrants
it. YOUNG was standing near by when the shooting took place, and is
probably the most valuable witness that could be secured. PURSLEY also
wants to find Francis McNULTA, the "Bowery Kid," as he says
the "Kid" knows a good deal about the affair.
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THREE RUNAWAYS
Charlotte Had Its Share of Accidents Yesterday
A horse attached to a delivery wagon, belonging to Robert HEDDITCH, of
Charlotte, and driven by George MYERHUFF, standing in front of a cottage
on the brow of the hill at the foot of Broadway to-day, started down the
hill. In crossing the tracks of the Rochester Railway Company the wagon
was thrown upward with great force. MYERHUFF landed on the side of the
road and received wounds on the side of his face and bruised his arm. He
was attended by Dr. W. S. HARTER, who thinks, however, no internal
injuries have been received.
At about the same time the team belonging to
John M. ALLEN, hitched to a large tank-wagon used to flush the sewers,
became frightened and started at full speed west on Beach avenue and up
the hill which HEDDITCH's horse was coming down. The team is a large and
spirited one, but the tank was full of water and before reaching the top
of the hill they were forced to a stop.
The team had no sooner been taken from the
roadway when a laundry delivery wagon hove in sight, also coming down
the hill.
By this time the air was full of cries from the
spectators on the steps of the hotels along the line of runaway shouting
to those who were out in the street attempting to stop the frightened
horses. Fortunately no one except MYERHUFF was injured, although the
street was strewn with the fragments of broken vehicles.
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SAVED BY SCIENCE
Mrs. Mary French Owes Her Hand to Professor Roentgen
Another victory for science was achieved yesterday at the City Hospital
when, by the assistance of a Roentgen ray apparatus, a needle was
removed from the hand of Mrs. Mary FRENCH, of No. 15 Clinton court. The
operation was performed by Dr. WEIGEL, physician of the hospital corps.
Mrs. FRENCH, who is a laundress for Mrs.
SOUTHWORTH, of No. 278 Alexander street, was wringing out clothes
yesterday morning when in some way or other a piece of a rusty needle
was run into the ball of her thumb. Her hand soon became badly swollen,
and so great was the pain that she decided to go to the City Hospital
for the purpose of getting some relief. At that institution an X-ray
photograph was taken of the hand, by which the needle was plainly
located. It was found that the piece had passed through the periosteum
of the bone, lodging on the farther side. An incision was made and the
needle removed. It was stated by Dr. WEIGEL that had the operation been
unsuccessful, Mrs. FRENCH would have lost her thumb and possibly the
whole hand.
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Y. W. C. A. LAWN FETE
A delightful time is expected this afternoon and evening, the occasion
being a lawn fete to be given on the handsome grounds of Mrs. M. A.
GORDON, No. 415 Lake avenue, for the benefit of the Young Women's
Christian Association. Ice cream and cake will be served, and these
social affairs of the association are always a success.
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BASEBALL PLAYERS' TRIAL
The indicted baseball players will be put on trial in the county court
next Monday morning. This will be one of the most interesting cases, or
series of cases, tried in the city in a long time. The question to be
settled is one of more than local importance.
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AT THE HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
Mrs. Henry LASTER, Mrs. W. A. WILLIAMSON and Mrs. L. D. RAYMOND will
receive visitors at the Homeopathic Hospital this afternoon from 3 to 5
o'clock.
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THE CABOT ANNIVERSARY
Bristol, Eng., June 24 - The four hundredth anniversary of the discovery
by John CABOT of the North American mainland was celebrated here to-day
by the laying of the foundation stone for the CABOT memorial tower on
the summit of Brandon hill, in the heart of the city. The memorial will
cost about f5,000. The stone was laid by the marquis of Dufferin and Ava.
Prior to the ceremony he was entertained at lunch by the corporation of
Bristol, and subsequently he received the freedom of the city. The
luncheon company included Sir William WHITEWAY, the premier of
Newfoundland; and Sir Michael HICKS-BEACH, the chancellor of the
exchequer. No Americans were present. The date of the discovery of
Newfoundland by John CABOT was June 24, 1497.
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STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Saratoga, N. Y., June 24 - The New York State Medical Association,
second district branch, held its thirteenth annual meeting here to-day.
An address of welcome was made by Dr. George T. CHURCH, of Saratoga
Springs, president of the local association. The president's address was
read by Dr. E. M. LYON, of Troy, and papers were read by Drs. S. F.
ROGERS, William FINDER, W. W. SEYMOUR and E. D. FERGUSON of Troy, and W.
H. HODGMAN and D. C. MORIART of Saratoga Springs.
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MARRIED
CRAIGIE - MORROW - On the 23d instant by the Rev. J. W. A. STEWART, Miss
Mary MORROW and J. H. CRAIGIE, both of Rochester.
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DIED
HUNT - Rev. Horace H. HUNT, pastor of the First Baptist Church of
Fairport, died at his home in that village, Wednesday, June 23, 1897, in
the 46th year of his age.
-His funeral services will be held in the First Baptist Church,
Fairport, this (Friday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
GOETTING - In this city, Wednesday, June 23, 1897, Elizabeth GOETTING,
aged 93 years, 4 months.
-The funeral services will be held from her late home, the residence of
Mrs. Charles REPP, No. 85 Concord avenue, on Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
VEDDER - In this city, Wednesday, June 23, 1897, Frank W. VEDDER, aged
41 years.
-Funeral from his late residence, 46 Delevan street, Saturday at 3
o'clock.
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