Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.
"The Post Express"
Dec. 4, 1899
DIED
ROSS - At her late residence, 124 Thurston street. Johanah ROSS, aged 40 years 5 months
Funeral services at the house at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Dec. 5, 1899
BATAVIA, Dec. 5 - A serious freight wreck occurred on the Lehigh Valley railroad at this station yesterday. A westbound
freight had obtained orders to clear the track for a passenger train and the freight started to back upon a switch
upon which were two loaded cars.
The freight bumped into the cars and drove them off the end of the switch and one car, loaded with corn, was thrown
partly down the embankment. The other car, loaded with sugar, besides the caboose and another car, rolled over
the car of corn, making a badly mixed up mess and costing the railroad company considerable money.
A wrecking train soon arrived on the scene and for a number of hours workmen were engaged in picking up the scattered
corn and sugar.
At the annual election of St. James church and society yesterday, Charles W. STICKLE was elected warden for two
years to succeed the late Gad B. WORTHINGTON. Frank S. WOOD and Dr. H. J. BURKHART were re- elected vestrymen for
three years.
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OAKFIELD
Oakfield. Dec. 5 - The Women's Foreign Missionary society of the M. E. church will meet on Thursday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock in the Sunday school room of the church.
"The Pan-American fair." under the auspices of the Ladies' guild of St. Michael's church, will be held
in Smith's Opera house on Friday evening. Fancy, apron and candy booths will be filled with salable articles, and
chicken-pie supper will be served.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles MAY have returned from a two weeks' visit in Clyde.
Clark LUDHAM, who for several weeks have been ill with typhoid fever, is visiting his brother in Le Roy.
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CANANDAIGUA
Canandaigua, Dec. 5 - The annual fair of St. Mary's church, for the benefit of St. Mary's Orphan asylum, will be
held next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at Bemis hall. On the first night there will be an illustrated lecture
by Rev. Dr. BREEN, of St. Barnard's seminary, Rochester.
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C. A. DAVIS, the Canandaigua horse trainer, who was badly hurt by the kick of a colt, last week, is on the road
to recovery and will not have to lose his leg as was expected.
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E. Ray CHURCH and Peter De RIDER, of Cananadaigua, have an opossum, which they captured in a trap. The animal is
not common to this section.
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On Thursday evening at Presbyterian church, there will be a lecture by Rev. A. A. WILLETTS, D. D., on the topic,
"Sunshine."
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A. M. MURRAY post will repeat its recent pleasant "smoker" at its rooms on Thursday evening.
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The Mutual Hook and Ladder company, one of Cananadaigua's popular fire organizations, will hold its annual election
and banquet at the Cananadaigua hotel this evening.
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PHELPS
Phelps, Dec. 5 - A. J. CONDIT, dealer in boots and shoes, has made a general assignment in favor of his creditors.
B. F. O'DELL is named as assignee and the statement is given out that the assets nearly equal the liabilities.
The reason given for the assignment is continued unfavorable weather and consequent stock of unsold goods on hand.
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HOLLAND M. REESE
Death of a Former Rochester Man at His Home in Canada.
A despatch received last evening tells of the sudden death of Holland M. REESE, a former Rochester man, at his
home in Brantford, Canada, aged 39 years. Mr. REESE was born in this city and had many friends here who will be
grieved to hear of his demise. His father built the first freight cars used by the New York Central Railroad company.
Besides a wife he leaves two children and two brothers, Captain James REESE, of Washington, D. C., and David REESE,
of Clay county, Tx.
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MRS. SARAH CHARTERS
Death of the Widow of the Late Robert CHARTERS
Mrs. Sarah CHARTERS, widow of the late Robert CHARTERS, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.
H. EDSON, 29 Edmonds street, aged 78 years.
Mrs. CHARTERS was well known in this city and her loss will be deeply felt. She had lived here nearly all her life.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. E. H. EDSON, Mrs. PRYOR, of Hastings, Minn., and Miss Anna CHARTERS, of
this city.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Caroline WHITE, widow of the late Warren WHITE, died last evening at her home in Brighton, aged 66 years.
Henry HOETZEL, aged 52 years, died last evening at the family residence, 14 Avenue A. His wife, mother, brother
and two sisters survive him.
Frank B. THOMPSON died this morning at the family residence, 65 Grand avenue. He leaves a wife and three daughters,
also a mother and two brothers in Baltimore, MD.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary PLUNKETT, who died last Sunday, will be held to-morrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the
family residence, 26 West street, and at 9 o'clock from the chapel of St. Patrick's cathedral.
Magdalena WEISS died last evening at the family residence, 16 Michigan street, aged 50 years. She leaves one daughter,
Gertrude WEISS, and one son, John, her father, Adam FOOS, and four sisters, Mrs. John KREPS, Mrs. Samuel BEMISH,
Mrs. George METZLER, and Mrs. John ARNOLD, and three brothers, John, Joseph and Michael FOOS.
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ARRESTED IN SYRACUSE
Ernst Spencer is Wanted on a Charge of Defrauding the Livingston Hotel.
Chief HAYDEN this afternoon received a telegram from Syracuse stating that Ernst SPENCER, who is wanted in Rochester,
on a charge of defrauding the Livingston hotel, had been arrested at Syracuse.
Detective KAVANAUGH left for Syracuse this afternoon and will bring SPENCER back to Rochester.
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THE FIRST THRESHING MACHINES
The Mohawk Valley Historical society of Canajoharie has acquired a threshing machine of the pattern first invented
and one used on most large farms. It was made on the farm of Henry GRAMPS, west of the churches in Stone Arabia.
Montgomery county, about 1800.
It descended to his son, John Henry, then to a son, Reuben, now 74 years old, and lastly to his son, Harvey GRAMPS,
who now has possession of that farm. Four generations have used the implement.
It is still almost complete, but it was out of doors during a number of years and had been put in the woodyard
to be cut up for firewood.
The thresher consists of a pine log ten and one-half feet long, thirty-nine inches at its wider end, cut down to
nine inches in diameter at the other end. It is laid out in fourteen equal spaces.
On each space an oak cleat or projection is fastened by four wooden pins. The cleats do the threshing and the log
furnishes weight. At the narrow end the log is secured to the floor. Above the floor is a pole which revolves.
A crooked beam of natural growth is fastened to the wider end, to which two horses were hitched. Wheat, rye, oats
and corn could be threshed by it. About seventy-five bushels from husked corn in ears was its capacity for one
day. Some machines had projecting pins and no cleats.
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RAILROAD MEN's BANQUET
It Will Be Held To-morrow Night at the New Osburn House.
The Railroad Men's Sound Money club will hold its fourth annual banquet to-morrow night at the New Osburn house.
The club has enrolled among its membership some of the most prominent railroad men of Western New York and is of
no small importance politically. Arrangements have been made to give the members one of the most enjoyable times
they have had in some months. The list of speakers would indicate that remarks of exceptional interest will be
made.
Pomeroy P. DICKSON will act as toastmaster. Dr. Isaac CODDINGTON of the First Universalist church is scheduled
to speak as the chaplain of the club. The address of the evening will be made by exCongressman Rowland B. MAHANY
of Buffalo.
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A BOY ARRESTED
Bernard Shapiro Accused of Stealing Money from Harry Livermore.
Patrolman John SULLIVAN this afternoon arrested Bernard SHAPIRO, aged 12 years, on Central avenue, on the charge
of stealing 85 cents from Harry LIVERMORE. In his pocket were found six pocket-knives, a pipe, a top, a pocket-book
and a match safe. SHAPIRO was sent to the Shelter.
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DIED
PLUNKETT - On the 2d instant, at 26 West street, Mary PLUNKETT, aged 78 years. The funeral will take place to-morrow
(Wednesday) morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and at St. Patrick's Cathedral chapel at 9 o'clock. Friends
are invited to attend.
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Court And Counsel Indulge in a Little Acerbic Repartee.
A little sharpness between the court and one of the attorneys in the action on trial before Judge SUTHERLAND broke
the monotony of a two days' case this morning. The action is one on appeal, over the possession of a cow.
A witness had been put on the stand by George M. WILLIAMS who appears for the defense. The examination was rather
protracted, and another witness was imminent.
All of a sudden Judge SUTHERLAND interrupted by saying briefly, "Sum Up." "But I have another witness."
the lawyer remonstrated. "Sum Up." "In just a moment." "Now, see here, Mr. WILLIAMS,"
observed the court sharply, "we are not going to live forever, nor is this trial going to last forever, I
shall not sit here all the week trying this action, Sum Up."
Mr. WILLIAMS began to sum up. His adversary, Lawyer C. J. BROWNING, said something which interrupted him. Mr. WILLIAMS
turned fiercely upon the attorney.
"If you want to talk when I'm talking I'll keep still. If you want to get up here and make a speech, get up,
If not, shut up, Now what is it going to be, get up or shut up?"
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CHARGE AGAINST DALEY
Arrested on the Complaint of Philander Street People for Drunkenness.
Anthony DALEY, of 4 Philander street, was arrested last night by Officers McGUIRE and PRIEN on a charge of drunkenness
and disorderly conduct.
Neighbors complained of DALEY and demanded his arrest.
DALEY pleaded not guilty in Police court to-day. His case was adjourned until Friday.
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DECORATED CHINA EXHIBIT
The third annual exhibit of decorated china will be held at Mrs. W. F. CHANDLER's 232 Averill avenue, next Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 until 10 p.m.
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WILLIAM CALLAHAN HELD
Former South Alabama Postmaster Must Appear Before Federal Grand Jury.
William H. CALLAHAN, of South Alabama, was this morning held for the Federal grand jury, which meets at Albany
in January. He was released in $200 bail. The charge against the man is that while acting as postmaster at South
Alabama, a small village but a short distance west of Oakfield, between the 1st of July, 1897, and the 31st day
of December, 1898, six fiscal quarters, of failing and refusing to account to the United States for revenues received
by him as postmaster, and with having appropriated the revenues to his own use.
The crime charged against CALLAHAN is unusual. Commissioner STULL said that it constituted embezzlement, for which
the maximum punishment was three years' imprisonment and a fine of double the amount of shortage. The shortage
in this instance is $74., nearly a whole year's receipts of the little office.
CALLAHAN is a man about 35 years of age. He is married and has a son 5 years old.
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FIRST TIME ARRESTED
Mary C. Springstead Will Keep Out of Police Court Hereafter.
Mary C. SPRINGSTEAD was in the Police court to-day for the first time in her life. A charge of drunkenness and
disorderly conduct was made against her by Sergeant ALLEN and Officer CARROLL.
"Oh, if you'll only let me go this time I'll never come here again,"
pleaded the woman with tears streaming down her face. She admitted that the charge was true, but she was sorry,
she said, and would reform and never taste liquor again so long as she lived.
Judge ERNST was impressed by the woman's earnest manner and suspended sentence.
ROCHESTER, MONROE, N. Y.
"The Post Express"
DEC 12, 1899
VICTIM OF PARALYSIS
Mrs. Magdalena CLAUSZ Was One of the Wealthiest Women in Wayne County.
Special to the Post Express
LYONS. Dec. 12 - Mrs. Magdalena CLAUSZ, aged 80 years, died at her home a few miles southeast of Lyons at an early
hour this morning, the result of a stroke of paralysis suffered last Wednesday, from which she never regained consciousness.
She was born in Alsace, Germany, coming to this country and directly to Lyons with her parents when 14 years of
age.
She is survived by eight children, George, Jacob, Philip, Charles, William and Mrs. Barbara GANSZ, of Lyons; Mrs.
Magdalena BRUBACHER and Mrs. Mary TOURNEY, of Newark; also one sister, Mrs. Eva FISHER, of North Lyons. The funeral
will be held from the family, residence Thursday at noon and from the Broad Street Lutheran church at 2 o'clock,
Rev. Ernest HEYD officiating.
The interment will be made at the Rural cemetery. The deceased was one of the wealthiest women in the county.
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ABOUT THE EMPIRE STATE
SYRACUSE - Dec 12 - Mrs. Mary D. GRACE, of this city, to whom the Mexican authorities have given a title of the
ownership of silver and lead mines worth several millions, is a teacher in the public schools.
NEW YORK - Dec 12 - The Westchester county grand jury has found an indictment for murder in the first degree against
Edgar C. BURNS for the killing of Herbert E. FELLOWS, the station agent and post-master at Scarsdale.
ALBANY - Dec 12 - Exercises in honor of the centennial of Professor HENRY, the discoverer of the principles upon
which telegraphy is based and at one time principal of the Albany academy, will be held in this city, next Saturday.
BUFFALO - Dec 12 - The first body to come to the surface of Lake Erie from the wreck of the steamer Niagara, was
found on the shore near Port Maltland yesterday. It is undoubtedly that of a sailor named KNOWEL, whose home was
at Moon River, Ont.
ALBANY - Dec 12 - Governor ROOSEVELT announces the appointment of the Hon. James W. HOUGHTON, of Saratoga Springs,
as a justice of the Supreme court for the fourth judicial district, to succeed the late Justice PUTNAM. The designation
of the Hon. Walter Lloyd SMITH as associate justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme court for the fourth
department, has been revoked at his own request, and Governor ROOSEVELT has designated him as an associate justice
of the Appellate Division for the third judicial department, to take effect on the 1st of January.
CLIFTON SPRINGS - Dec 12- The monthly temperance meeting, Sunday evening at Y. M. C. A. hall, was under the charge
of the Loyal Legion. Beth HILL, John SPALLSBURY and Winifred PRATT gave recitations which greatly pleased the large
audience. Mrs. Dr. FOSTER and Mrs. Dr. SPAULDING made addresses.
School Commissioner John H. STEPHENS has been confined to the house several weeks with sever illness. His son Floyd,
is also sick.
Dr. BAYRITE, one of the Sanitarium faculty, is expected home this week, after his vacation.
MONROE
Irondequoit Endeavorers Elect Officers
-An Appendicitis Victim. -
IRONDEQUOIT - Dec 12 - The Annual election of officers of the Y. P. S. C. E. took place at the Union hall on Titus
avenue last evening. The officers elected are: President, David HEFFER; vice-president, Mrs. Geo. N. CHILSON; secretary,
Martha SUTTON; corresponding secretary, Lizzie MULCOCK; treasurer, John W. PEACOCK; organist, Edith HEFFER, chairman
of lookout committee, James HOWARD; prayer meeting, James MORGAN; social, Edith HEFFER; visiting, George H. REDMAN;
good citizenship, Joseph RAYTEN; Sunday school, W. F. HALLAUER; missionary, F. A. CHEESBRO; music, J. W. BURLING;
finance, George W. CHILSON; Floral, Mrs. David HEFFER.
Several recommendations were introduced by the chairman of the missionary committee, F. A. CHEESBRO, and adopted
by the society.
The recommendations will open up a wider scope for missionary work, and will make the members more zealous to help
the missionaries. It is intended by the society to make a Christmas donation to the Front Street Mission, of Rochester.
Walter SOUTH, the eldest son of Charles SOUTH, who was taken to the Homeopathic hospital late Saturday night, suffering
from an attack of appendicitis, at last reports was no worse. The lad was taken sick Saturday morning and by night
had grown so much worse that the attending physicians deemed it advisable to take him to the hospital, where it
was found that an operation was necessary.
Miss Jennie COLE is ill at her home on Hudson avenue, suffering from the effects of typhoid fever.
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SPENCERPORT
SPENCERPORT - Dec. 12 - The funeral of Mrs. Sarah ROBINSON, wife of the late Aaron ROBINSON, was held from the
First Congregational church in this village yesterday at 2 p.m. During the greater part of her life, Mrs. ROBINSON
resided in this town.
About two years ago she removed to Adrian, Mich, where she died last week, having been in failing health. (didn't
get the rest).
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FARMER
FARMER - Dec. 12 - The King's Daughters' fair, held in the Reformed church of this village, was the most successful
ever held by the society, the net profits being over $115.
Mrs. Theodore TREDMORE, pioneer of the town of Covert, died Saturday, at her home in Caywood, at the age of 82
years. She had been a resident of the town all her life. Her husband and one son survive her. The remains were
taken to North Hector for interment.
Mrs. Isaac STEVENS, one of the oldest and most respected women in the town of Lodi, was surprised a few days ago
at her home in Lodi Center, by a visit from all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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WATERLOO
WATERLOO - Dec. 12 - The Board of Supervisors, which convened last week at Seneca Falls, met yesterday at the Court
house here, where they will finish up business.
Court will convene again to-morrow morning.
Workmen began yesterday tearing down the Mercer barn and clearing the ground on the site recently purchased my
Charles FARNSWORTH, to make room for the erection of a one-story brick building, which is to be known as the Combination
store.
The women of the Presbyterian church will serve another of their noted suppers on Thursday evening.
Mrs. Ester KENDIG is home from Cleveland, O., and Toronto, Ont., where she has been visiting relatives and friends.
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GENESEE
Attorney Wade Succeeds Mr. Mackey in the Benham Case.
BATAVIA - Dec 12 - The latest story in connection with the BENHAM murder trial is the announcements that William
E. WEBSTER, of Batavia, BENHAM's attorney has retained the services of Arthur C. WADE, of Jamestown, a well known
attorney, as counsel in the now famous case. Mr. Wade came to Batavia on Sunday morning and spent a part of the
day and Sunday night at the residence of Mr. Webster and yesterday the two attorneys, Messers. WEBSTER and WADE,
visited BENHAN at Auburn prison. Mr. WADE succeeds Senator MACKEY, of Buffalo. No reason is given for Mr. MACKEY's
withdrawal from the murder case.
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MRS. M'COY'S CHARGE
Says Her Husband Threatened to Shoot Her
Judge ERNST had a busy morning to-day in Police court. One of the first cases called was that of Charles McCOY,
who pleaded not guilty to a charge of annoying his wife, Lottie McCOY. The McCOY family lives on Jay street. Mrs.
McCOY, who has several little children, declares that her husband threatened to kill her and appointed a certain
day to shoot her when he expected to be drunk. Mrs. McCOY says that her husband is very cruel to her, calling her
wicked names and abusing her in every way possible. She fears that he will do her bodily harm unless restrained.
Officer MULRYAN arrested McCOY last night on a warrant. He will be tried the 21st.
Joseph McCORMICK and Thomas NOLAN, old Police court characters, pleaded guilty in Police court to-day to public
intoxication. Officer BARNETT found them asleep in the hallway of the Lenox building early this morning. Judge
ERNST sentenced each man to serve six months in the penitentiary .
Edward DWYER, accused of burglary in breaking into Lester's hardware store on West Main street a week ago Saturday
night, will be tried the 16th. His case was adjourned for the third time to-day on account of his lawyer's illness.
Louis FIGOSKY has a badly disfigured face. The wounds that mar his appearance, he says, were administered by Solomon
BROWN. BROWN was arrested last night by Officers SCHMUCKER and BURKE. He will be tried December 20th. BROWN, who
lives at 73 Baden street, denies the accusation.
Edward BOYD, a vagrant and cripple was sent to the almshouse. Officer BARNETT arrested him on West avenue yesterday.
Matt TINES, accused of assault on Emil WITZEL, pleaded not guilty. He will be tried December 21st. WITZEL declares
that TINES was angered because of a girl that TINES claimed as his sweetheart. The men met as WITZEL was going
to church Sunday night with the girl, and they fought until neither could fight any more. WITZEL declared that
TINES was the aggressor, therefore had him arrested.
John WEIS, convicted of drunkenness, was fined $5.
Charles REUNOCK, arrested by Constable O'REILLY for intoxication, went free, sentence being suspended.
Sentence was suspended in the case of Glen HAWKEN and Joseph McINTYRE, charged with intoxication and disorderly
acts on Front street last night. Officers SCHOLL and E. B. SULLIVAN made the arrests.
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WILL GO TO BUFFALO
Stella Weber, Who Intended to Elope, sent to House of Good Shepherd.
Stella WEBER, alias Stella FINSBERG, aged 16 years, was convicted in Police court to-day of vagrancy, and was sentenced
by Judge ERNST to serve time at the House of the Good Shepherd in Buffalo. The girl has been in the habit of remaining
away from home nights and visiting low dives on Central avenue and elsewhere.
Stella had planned to elope with a Buffalo commercial salesman named "Charlie," but her arrest prevented
her carrying out her plans.
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THE FILKINS ESTATE
Judge Benton Has Appointed Mary J. Filkins Administratrix.
In the Surrogate's court this morning, Judge BENTON appointed Mary J. FILKINS administratrix of the estate of her
late husband, John H. FILKINS, a former Rochesterian, who died in Watertown on December 7th, of this year.
The estate is valued at $2,500, and the heirs are the widow and one son, Frank B. FILKINS, who is 16 years of age.
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GEORGE E. HALL
George E. HALL, a well known resident of this city, died last evening at his home, 79 Chestnut street. His death,
which was due to a stroke of paralysis, was sudden and unexpected. Deceased was 56 years of age and for some years
past had been in the employ of the city as an expert street inspector. He is survived by his wife.
Mr. HALL was a prominent member of E. G. MARSHALL post, G. A. R.
Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.
"The Post Express"
DEC. 16, 1899
AN OVERHEATED STOVE
Caused a Fire at C. E. Jennings's Tobacco Establishment.
An early morning fire to-day destroyed $1,200 worth of cigars and tobacco belonging to C. E. JENNINGS, 235 North
street. Mr. JENNINGS occupies the two story block at the corner of Central avenue and North street. The upper story
is used to store tobacco and cigars, while a retail department is on the ground floor. A stove is kept very hot
in the store room to season the tobacco, which is in the bundle. It is supposed this became over-heated by the
fresh supply of coal put on when Mr. JENNINGS left his place at 12:30 this morning. The fire occurred shortly after
one o'clock.
Little damage was done the building though the cigars and tobacco were completely ruined. The stock was covered
by insurance.
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HER EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY
Interesting Anniversary Celebrated by Mrs. Margaret Nicholson.
Mrs. Margaret NICHOLSON, of 102 Conkey avenue, celebrated the eightieth anniversary of her birth yesterday. A score
of children, grand children and great grand-children assisted by their presence to make the occasion an enjoyable
one.
Mrs. NICHOLSON came to Rochester in 1821, when the place was a small village of several hundred inhabitants. She
is one of the oldest living inhabitants. Among those present yesterday from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs E.
BIGELOW, of Albion, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McKAY, of Albion, Mrs. George KATES, of Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. (?) Dayton
PARMELEE of Barre, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel WATT, of Albion, and Ray S. NICHOLSON, of Buffalo.
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JURY COULDN'T AGREE
Trial of Edward Lean in County Court Came to Naught.
The jury which tried Edward LEAN in the County court yesterday afternoon could not agree on the young man's guilt.
The trial will take place next term in all probability. LEAN was accused of breaking into the office of the Rochester
Bicycle Combination Holder company and stealing 450 bicycles. (Didn't get the rest)
DEC. 18, 1899
DIED IN DENTIST'S CHAIR
Heart Failure Caused by the Intense Pain of Extraction.
NEW YORK - Dec. 18 - A special from Waterbury, Conn., tells of the death from heart disease of Andrew FORALL, 12
years old, while having a tooth extracted by a dentist. In this case the attack was not brought on by the use of
anaesthetic for none was given, but is ascribed to the agony the boy suffered while the molar was being drawn.
There had never been any previous indications of weak heart in his case.
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BERGEN MAN DROPPED DEAD
Edwin Apthorp had a Stroke of Apoplexy BERGEN - Dec. 18 - Edwin APTHORP, a widely-known man of this village, died
of apoplexy Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock, aged 71 years. He started to go outdoors and dropped dead just as
he reached the doorstep. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Lewis, of Churchville, and Ira, of this village.
The funeral will beheld from the house to-morrow at 1 p.m.
Mrs. James LIPE's mother, Mrs. STURDERANT, will celebrate her 96th birthday to-morrow. Mrs. STURDERANT is a remarkable
woman of her age, being in good health, still retaining all of her faculties and able to write letters.
The Epworth league will hold its annual sale of Christmas articles in the church parlors next Friday night.
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SUIT FOR DAMAGES
Miss Crosby Ask $50,000 for Being Ejected from a Theater.
PHILADELPHIA - Dec. 18 - A special despatch to the "Press" from New York says:
Miss Florence CROSBY, who was excluded from the Broadway theater while Julia ARTHUR was playing there, has sued
D. P. CHENEY, Miss ARTHUR's husband, for $50,000 damages.
The papers in the case were filed in the Supreme court by Emanuel M. FRIEND, Miss CROSBY's attorney.
Miss CROSBY alleges in her complaint that she was ejected from the theater after her ticket had been accepted,
and that Miss ARTHUR's representative had insisted upon her leaving.
No reason was given for the ejectment, but it is believed to have arisen from the occurrence on November 8th, when
Miss ARTHUR refused to continue her play unless a noisy box party subsided. Miss CROSBY was not one of the party.
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OBITUARY
JAMES W. REISS
New Castle, Pa., Dec. 18 - James W. REISS, general manager of the National Steel Company, died of typhoid fever
yesterday.
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WILLIAM V. MARQUIS
Bellefontaine, O. - Dec. 18 - William Vance MARQUIS, who was lieutenant - governor of Ohio under the Campbell administration,
died suddenly yesterday, aged 72 years.
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WALTER SHANLY
Montreal - Dec. 18 - Walter SHANLY, a well-known civil engineer, died yesterday at the St. Lawrence hall. He constructed
the Hoosac mountain tunnel and was general manager of the Grand Trunk for four years. He was also connected with
the development of the St. Lawrence canal system. He was in his eighty-first year.
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MICHAEL HAGERTY
Rome, Dec. 18 - Michael HAGERTY, chief of police of Rome, died at 4 a.m., to-day from stomach difficulty, aged
53 years. He was born in Troy, but had lived in Rome since boyhood. For forty years he owned and ran boats on the
Erie canal. He had been on the police force since March, 1890, and for all but four month's of that time had been
chief.
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HANNIBAL SMITH
Watertown, N.Y., Dec. 18 - Hannibal SMITH, one of the most prominent lawyers in the state, died yesterday, aged
60 years. Mr. SMITH was a member of the state commission which drafted a charter for cities of the third class.
He was a delegate to the republican state convention in 1882, 1888 and 1894. He was a director and treasurer of
the Standard Publishing company.
Rochester, Monroe, N.Y
"The Post Express"
DEC. 23, 1899
MISS NELLIE CASHMAN
Death of a Young Woman Who Was Held in High Esteem.
Miss Nellie CASHMAN, daughter of James CASHMAN, died yesterday at the family residence of acute pneumonia, after
six days illness. Miss CASHMAN was a life long member of the Cathedral parish and was held in high esteem by a
large circle of friends to whom her death is a severe shock, She was 33 years of age.
The surviving relatives besides her father, include one sister, Mrs. Anna M. STONE, and three brothers, Thomas
J., John M., and Daniel J. CASHMAN. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the residence of her
brother, John M. CASHMAN, 77 Kent street, and at 9:30 o'clock at the Cathedral.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Henry WEST, formerly a resident of this city, died recently in Chicago at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Mary
SWEET.
The funeral of Eugene VELTZ, Jr., will be held from the family residence, 432 North street, Monday morning at 8:30
o'clock.
The funeral of Peter FOX, who died yesterday, will be held Monday from the family residence, 354 Brown street,
at 1:30 o'clock and from SS. Peter and Paul's church at 2 p.m.
Leonard H. SULLIVAN, youngest son of John P. and Alice SULLIVAN, died last Thursday at the family residence, 2
½ Champlain street. Besides his parents, he leaves two brothers, Charles H. of the sixth artillery and Sydney
A. SULLIVAN, also four sisters, Bertha, Alice, Margaret and Ethel SULLIVAN.
The funeral of Sarah P. WAGNER will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles LUETCHFORD, 63 William
street, to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The funeral of Samuel C. EATON will be held to-morrow from the family residence, 54 Chatham street, at 2 p.m.
The remains of Mrs. Maria D. Ely COLVIN, wife of Dr. Darwin COLVIN of Clyde, will arrive in this city to- morrow
afternoon at 4 o'clock and be placed temporarily in the Riverside cemetery vault. (Didn't get the rest).
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ANOTHER MRS. KIDD
So the Second One Demanded a Separation from the Evangelist.
Some interesting details came out this morning on the presentation of the plaintiff's side of an action for separation
begun by Ethel M. KIDD, of 267 Bronson avenue, against her husband, Robert KIDD, whose residence is unknown. The
case went by default and since no attempt was made to defend it, Justice WERNER ordered that findings be submitted.
Mrs. KIDD's papers set forth that Robert KIDD was an evangelist. As he did not find this work self-supporting he
combined it with selling patent medicines. The last time he was in the city, says the affidavit, he spent his evenings
at the Stone street mission and his days parading the streets in a wagon drawn by a horse, both of which were placarded
with a sign which read:
"KIDD's Cure-all Oil." The couple have not been living together for five years. Mrs. KIDD is a pretty,
stylishly gowned woman about 25 years old. She was married to her husband in September, 1892. In 1896 she says
she learned that he had married a woman named Ella M. BLACK in Pugwash, N. S., March 11, 1883.
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PENSION INVESTMENT
Lawyer Gibbs Holds that the Income is Exemption Execution
An interesting question came before the County court this morning in the course of an argument on a motion made
to turn over property to the sheriff in satisfaction of a judgment held against a Webster farmer. This property,
the motion papers explain, was discovered in supplementary proceedings.
The title of the case is Emmeline MOODY against Sylvester BREWER.
The plaintiff entered a judgment for $62 against the defendant and not being able to secure its satisfaction, began
supplementary proceedings.
The existence of this farm was made by Lawyer Van ALSTYNE. He demanded an order turning this farm over to the sheriff
in order that the proceeds from it might be applied upon the judgment.
This was opposed on unusual grounds by Lawyer Milton E. GIBBS. He informed the court that BREWER is a veteran and
a pensioner of the government. This pension BREWER invested in the farm in Webster. The question which Mr. GIBBS
brings up is this: Is the income derived from an investment of pension money exempt from execution on a judgment?
Judge SUTHERLAND ordered the attorneys to hand up their papers.
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ON THE GRIDIRON
Hugo B. REIMER has been elected captain of the Bucknell university football team for next season. His position
was left end on the team.
John REESE, Lehigh's fast halfback, was seriously injured in gymnasium work recently. It is thought that he is
permanently injured.
H. A. PATTEN, 1901, left tackle, will be captain of the Syracuse university football team for 1900. His home is
at Mexico, Oswego county, New York.
Arthur R. HILLEBRAND, 1900, former captain and right tackle, received his preparatory education at Andover, where
he played one year at guard. He has played right tackle each of the four years he has been in Princeton. He is
22 years old, weighs 182 pounds and is six feet tall.
Former-Captain EDWARDS of the Princeton football team recently gave out the averages of the men who played in games
this season. The total number of points scored was 185 in thirteen games played. The leaders in scoring points
were REITER, with 30; LEVICK, 25, and Arthur POE, 20.
Pop WARNER has been engaged to coach the Indians next year, this is rather a surprise, as it is known many Cornell
men wanted to get their old guard and the best coach they ever had back at Ithaca. Cornell must now look elsewhere.
Considerable interest is being manifested among the Washington and Jefferson football authorities as to the line
of policy which will be followed out next season. According to the rules of the athletic association it will be
necessary to choose the captain and manager of the team within ten days after the close of the season, and by the
end of this week at least the officers will be ready to take charge of affairs and begin work on the schedule for
next year.
Beliot college eleven, which has been prominent in Western football for several years, has been barred from games
with the leading elevens.
This action was taken on Saturday at a meeting in Madison of representatives of Wisconsin, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois,
Minnesota, and Northwestern elevens, at which Jack HOLLISTER appeared for Beloit. Beloit, it was said, must conform
to the same eligibility rules and adopt the same amateur standing as the others. "We are tired."
Said one representative, "of having Beloit with out-and-out professional teams earning a reputation at our
expense."
Francis Lowell BURNETT, 1901, was the heaviest man on the squad, weighing 230 pounds. He was the most wonderful
kicker Harvard has ever had, not only in the way of place kicks, but also in drops and punts. His position at center
prevented him, however, from being of any use except in the kick-off. (Didn't get the rest).
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A TWO YEAR STATION
Lieutenant HARRIS Will be Recruiting Officer Here for Twenty-four Months.
Lieutenant Frank E. HARRIS, who has been put in charge of the army recruiting office in this city, has been detailed
to the Rochester station for a period of two years. There has been a general change of recruiting officers all
over the country.
Lieutenant HARRIS has never seen service out of the country.
He has been very much identified with the mustering out of Spanish war regiments, however, and is highly thought
of by the army officials.
He is a first lieutenant. The lieutenant may be found at his office, 197 State street, at almost any time during
the day. He is ready to answer questions from men who desire to gain information relative to conditions in the
army and the advisability of enlistment.
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TREFOIL PEDRO CLUB
Had a Pleasant Time at the Home of Mrs. William Metcalf.
The Trefoil Pedro club had a pleasant time Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. William METCALF, corner North Goodman
street and Pennsylvania avenue. These players won prizes; First ladies, Mrs. HAVENER; second ladies, Mrs. BORGWALD;
first gentleman's, M. HAVENER; second gentleman's M. KNEEN.
The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Frank METCALF, 30 ½ Garson avenue, Thursday, December
28th.
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MAIL CAR SCHEDULE
A Change Slated in the Successful Collection System in This City.
The use of the mail cars for collection service proves so successful that the department seems more than pleased
with the change which has been wrought in the Rochester office. Another change is now scheduled, so as to better
meet the needs of the residence out Central park way. Beginning January 1st., mail car B will make two trips daily
to the corner of Central park and First avenue, the first at 6:30 p.m. and the second at 10.
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WALTZ - WARNER
John WALTZ and Miss Harriett WARNER, both of Perry, were married Thursday evening at the parsonage of South Congregational
church by the Rev. G. L. HANSCOM.
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STRUCK - HETTLER
Harry C. STRUCK and Miss Harriett M. HETTLER, both of Webster, were married Wednesday by the Rev. G. H. GEISER.
They will live in Webster.
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MAN WANDERING AT LARGE
Dr. ROCKWELL has reported to the detective department that one of his patient's, a man forty years of age and partly
paralyzed, is missing from his home and is supposed to be wandering at large.
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TWO MULES TAKEN TO SATISFY AN EXECUTION
Two mules, the property of Edward R. WOOD, are at present in the hands of the sheriff. The mules were taken from
Albert T. SOUR's barn on Stillson street, on an execution for $329.92 in favor of the Flour City bank. They will
be sold next Thursday. Mr. WOOD bought the mules from Mr. SOURS and gave him a note therefore.
The note was accepted at the bank. When it became due, WOOD was unable to meet it and judgment was entered against
him.
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COCHRANE APPEALS
Penfield Doctor Carries His Mandamus Proceedings to Appellate Division.
Royal E. COCHRANE has appealed to the Appellate court dismissing his mandamus proceedings against the health board
of Penfield.
Dr. COCHRANE claims that he should have been appointed health officer by the board under the vote, and began proceedings
to force the board to make the appointment.
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BUSKER OUT OF PRISON CELL
Charles BUSKER will not spend Christmas and New Years in a cell at the penitentiary, where he was sent for six
months by Judge ERNST a few days ago for running a dive on Central avenue. His release was secured yesterday by
Attorney McDOWELL, who has appealed the case to the County court. Pending the appeal BUSKER will have his liberty,
bail in the sum of $250 having been furnished by Ellis and Augusta KOMENSKI of 56 Joiner street.
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NEW OFFICERS GO ON BEATS
Chief of Police CLEARY in general orders last night assigned two of the recently appointed officers to beats. They
are Francis E. MORGAN and William GEIB. The other officers will go on duty as soon as there are vacancies. The
appointments were for temporary positions.
Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.
"The Post Express"
DEC 26, 1899
Special County Judge Carnahan Affirms Judgment of Municipal Court.
Special County Judge CARNAHAN, who will be mayor, handed down one of his last decisions this noon. In it the judgment
of the Municipal court is affirmed with costs in the case of W. R. CAMPBELL against Joseph Z. CULVER and another.
The plaintiff claims that property on Elm street was put in the defendant's hands on the understanding that they
would attend to it. This, the complaint states, they failed to do, no suit was begun for the recovery of $520 damages.
The plaintiff was non-suited by Judge MURPHY in the Municipal court. The consequent appeal to the County court
has resulted in an affirmation of this decision.
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A USELESS RUN
Fire Department Called to a House on Edinburgh Street.
An alarm of fire was sent in from box 25 this afternoon. The department were dismissed, however, as soon as it
reached the box. Mrs. A. L. FLEMING, of 39 Edinburgh street, was carrying some live coals from the stove when several
dropped from the shovel. She had already reached the rear steps outside the house before the coals dropped. Becoming
confused at the smoke she gave the alarm of fire.
A hole the size of a dollar was burned in the steps.
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APOPLEXY CAUSED DEATH
Autopsy Upon Robert H. Sheultis Removes Suspicion of Foul Play
Robert H. SHEULTIS, a farmer living near Despatch, was found dead in his room Saturday by Miss Ada OTT. By order
of Coroner SIBLEY, who was called to investigate the case. Coroner's Physician BROWN, of Brighton, performed an
autopsy on the body yesterday. The cause of death was found to be apoplexy.
Mr. SHEULTIS was 70 years of age and supposed to have money.
He lived alone in a little cottage on the outskirts of the village.
It was feared at first that there had been foul play. The autopsy removes suspicion. Coroner SIBLEY granted a certificate
in accordance with the autopsy. Mr. SHEULTIS had no relatives.
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MEANING OF CHURCH BELLS
Rev. H. E. SCHANTZ, pastor, of the German Emmanuel church on Hamilton Place, preached a sermon last night on the
meaning of church bells. A new bell has been placed in the tower of the church.
The bell weighs 3,400 pounds and cost $1,000. It is tuned in C sharp.
Special music was given by the church choir.
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STREET TREE PLANTING
To Be Considered by Park Board To-morrow - The Annual Report
The Board of Park Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting to-morrow afternoon. The annual report to
the Common Council will be presented.
Several ordinances for planting shade trees on streets will be acted upon. It is proposed to improve Main street
east to Hayward avenue, at an expense of $60. Chili avenue, the entire length, at an expense of $54; Birr street,
from Lake avenue to the New York Central tracks, at an expense of $490; Augustine street, from Lake avenue to the
New York Central tracks, at an expense of $504.
Allegations regarding these ordinances will be heard if offered. The graveling of driveways in Genesee valley,
Highland and Seneca parks will be discussed.
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TAXPAYERS PROTEST
Residence of Monroe Avenue Object to Construction of a Sewer.
Property owners of Monroe avenue this morning called upon the Executive Board to ask that a contract for the construction
of a sewer from Laburnan crescent to Bates street be reconsidered.
The delegation was composed of G. M. SHEPARD, Thomas ATKINSON, T. B. DEMPSEY and George F. CROSMAN.
Alderman-elect PARSONS, of the Fourteenth ward, was present.
To a Post Express reporter this morning Chairman KNEBEL said:
"The sewer ordinance was passed a year ago. At the request of Alderman PAUCKNER the contract was held up.
A few weeks ago Alderman PAUCKNER directed that the contract be awarded.
The property owners now say that only one man will be benefitted by the sewer. We took no action."
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WEDDED ON CHRISTMAS
Marriage Yesterday of William T. Pritchard and Miss Jennie Hauser.
The marriage of William T. PRITCHARD and Miss Jennie HAUSER
took place yesterday afternoon at the Episcopal residence on Frank street.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Thomas F. HICKEY.
The bride was attended by Miss Emma RELTEA. The best man was James McKEE.
The bride wore white satin, trimmed with lace. Miss RELTEA wore white Swiss mull with lace trimmings. Roses were
carried by the bride and maid. A reception was held at the home of the groom's mother, at 275 State street. DALTON's
orchestra and the Royal quartette, composed of Messrs. CRAMER, HETHIER, FURNESS and ERDEN, furnished music. Eighty
guests were entertained at supper. Pink and white were the prevailing colors. Mr. and Mrs. PRITCHARD will make
their home at 275 State street.
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KENT - POWELL
Edward KENT, of Syracuse, and Miss Maggie POWELL, of Rochester, were married Saturday night at the residence of
the Rev. William BAUR, of 39 Lowell street, who performed the ceremony. The bride was dressed in a traveling gown
of blue trimmed with white satin. A wedding supper was served after the ceremony at the residence of Mrs. William
RYAN, of Lowell street. Mr. and Mrs. KENT will reside in Rochester.
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DOUBLE SUICIDE STORY
A Niagara Falls Despatch Explains a Sensational Special Despatch.
Buffalo - Dec. 26 — A special to the "Express from Niagara Falls says that last evening two young men, whose
names are unknown, were driven to the cliff above the promenade at the Whirlpool rapids on the Canadian side of
the river, and were lowered to the promenade. Not returning in an hour, a search was made for them. As no trace
of the men could be found the police were notified. Footprints of the two men in the snow were followed to the
extreme end of the promenade towards the whirlpool.
Farther along the bank there were signs of a body having fallen in the snow, and the footprints of only one man
could be discovered. Owing to the darkness the search had to be discontinued, but men are stationed along the river
on the watch for the appearance of either of the men. The police are inclined to look on the mysterious affair
as a case of murder and suicide or double suicide.
Niagara Falls, Dec. 26 - It is the general belief here that the story telegraphed from Niagara Falls, Ont., relative
to the disappearance of two men is without foundation beyond the fact that the men left the carriage and descended
to the pathway. It is the supposition that the men climbed the banks of the gorge in order to avoid the paying
of the elevator tolls and the hackman. The footprints of a man said to have been traced for four miles down the
gorge were probably those of a fisherman or some one else familiar with the ground.
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BLIND MAN CHOKED WIFE TO DEATH
Startling Story of a Crime Told to Baltimore Police Officials.
Baltimore, Dec. 26 - Franklin B. LIVINGSTON, a blind man aged 56 years, choked his wife to death this morning at
their home on Columbia avenue.
The first knowledge the police had of the crime was when LIVINGSTON walked into the Southwestern police station.
LIVINGSTON gave his name and address and told the police that he and his wife had had a quarrel and she tried to
smother him with a feather bed. He had choked her and killed her. He had yelled "murder" and "police"
during the struggle but there had been no response, he said. Feeling something wet on her clothing and his own
he had burned both in the kitchen stove. Then he had dragged the body to the bath tub and left it while he went
back to bed and slept till 5:30 o'clock.
"I received a pension of $72 a month," said he, "for the loss of my eyes which happened at the battle
of Fair Oaks in 1862, during the Civil war, when a shell exploded, wounding me in the head and feet.
I served in Company A. Sixty-sixth New York regiment."
LIVINGSTON was locked up and the police went to the house where they found the nude body of the woman in the bath
tub, as LIVINGSTON had said. Both rooms gave evidence of a struggle. Jealousy is thought to have been the motive
for the crime.
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CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCES
Many Tokens of Good Will Exchanged Between Employers and Employees.
On Saturday evening, G. N. CROSBY, president of the CROSBY FRISIAN Fur company, of 116 Mill street, received a
handsome gold watch with the monogram G. N. C. engraved upon it from the thirty employees of the company. The secretary
and treasurer of the company, E. E. RICH, received a gold fountain pen; both gentlemen expressed their gratitude
for these tokens of the appreciation with which they were regarded by the company's employees.
Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.
"The Post Express"
Dec. 27, 1899
SARGEANT IS INSANE
He Was Accused of the Murder of Robert Ray Hamilton in 1891
Evanston, Wyoming, Dec. 27 - John B. SARGEANT, of New York, who was suspected of the murder of Robert Ray HAMILTON,
the New Yorker who was discovered in Snake river in 1891, is incurably insane.
SARGEANT and HAMILTON bought a ranch on Snake river and lived there for some time. Later HAMILTON was drowned and
SARGEANT was accused of the crime. SARGEANT is now under indictment for the murder of his wife and is also charged
with assaulting his four-year-old daughter. He fled to New York but returned last summer to stand trial.
The confinement in jail caused him to become a physical wreck and to lose his mind and he has been released.
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MADE CLOTHES FOR KINGS
Man in Massachusetts Has Just Passed His 109th Birthday
New York, Dec 27 - James J. CAVANAUGH, of Watertown, Mass., who as a tailor made clothing for King George III and
King George IV, has just celebrated his 109th birthday, says a Boston despatch. For nearly a century he has been
a user of tobacco and to-day enjoys a smoke fully as much as he ever did. With the exception of his hearing he
has retained all his faculties.
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GENERAL HOFFMAN ACCEPTS
Will Take the Place of Adjutant General Recently Made Vacant
Albany, Dec. 27 - General Edward M. HOFFMAN, of Elmira, to-day accepted the appointment of adjutant general of
the National Guard to succeed General Avery D. ANDREWS.
Colonel William Carey SANGER, who is an inspector on General ROE's staff, to-day offered to fill General HOFFMAN's
place for one year as a member of General ROE's staff, if such would reserve for General HOFFMAN his position which
he might resume at the expiration of his term as adjutant general.
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FORGED ENCYCLICAL
It Gave Permission to Priests to Marry - Effect in South America.
New York, Dec. 27 - A despatch from Rome says the Vatican has received information that newspapers in many parts
of South America have published what purported to be a papal encyclical containing permission to priests to
marry. Many priests, it is said, have taken advantage of the permission extended by the "encyclical."
His holiness has authorized the promulgation of a statement pronouncing the encyclical to be a forgery.
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OBITUARY
TOM Chandler
Chicago, Dec. 27 - Tom CHANDLER, the old-time pugilist, died in this city yesterday of pleurisy of the heart.
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PROFESSOR ELLIOTT COUES
Baltimore, Dec. 27 - Professor Elliott COUES, of Washington, D. C.
The world-famed ornithologist and scientist, died Monday night at Johns Hopkins hospital.
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J. C. COON
Wilkesbarre, Dec. 27 - J. C. COON, one of the veteran newspaper publishers and editors of Northeastern Pennsylvania,
died yesterday in the Danville Insane asylum of an affection of the brain, aged 79 years.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
The funeral of George LAUFER will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, 39 Morris street.
Sylvester CRAFT, aged 27 years, died yesterday at St. Mary's hospital.
The funeral will be held to-morrow at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral.
John T. KEHOE died this morning at his late residence, 22 Myrtle street, of pneumonia, aged 41 years. He leaves
a wife and four children.
The remains of Miss Mary HOGAN arrived in Rochester this afternoon from Chicago where Miss HOGAN died yesterday.
The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Catherine NOLD, of 10 Catharine street, this city.
The funeral of Joseph P. DOUY, who was a student at Mt, St. Mary seminary, Price Hill, Cincinnati, and who died
Christmas afternoon, will take place at Churchville to-morrow morning from St. Vincent De Paul's church at 10:30
o'clock.
Ed C. De LANEY, of 17 Gladys street, formerly Park Row, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home. Besides
a wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Josephine GARSON and Florence E. De LANEY. The funeral will
be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the house.
James F. CROWE, grand marshal of the New York state council, C. M. B. A., died Monday night at his home in New
York city. The deceased was a man of high character and fine attainments. He had many friends in Rochester who
will deeply regret his death.
Peter Le FROIS, an old resident of this city, died Monday evening at his residence, 14 Hempel park, aged 70 years.
Besides a widow he leaves four sons, Joseph, John, Philip and Wendell LeFROIS, and two daughters, Sisters Olphreda
and Rosinna of Nazareth convent.
Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.
"The Post Express"
Dec. 29, 1899
Indian Exhibition Policy
Since the recent announcement of the new policy of the Interior department discountenancing wild Indian exhibitions
the department has been deluged with both written and oral inquiries. Colonel W. F. CODY has protested that the
action will nearly ruin his business. He sent a representative here who urged Commissioner of Indian Affairs JONES
to make an exception in his case. A number of other interested parties also have called at the Indian bureau on
the subject.
Commissioner Jones said there would be no change in the department's policy and that he was convinced the exhibitions
have a demoralizing tendency and retard Indian progress. It is recognized, however, that failing the government's
consent, Indians may be contracted with and moved from the reservation and exhibited by securing official sanction.
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LONGER LEASE OF LIFE
Benham Granted a Respite Until February 12th - Sheriff's Appointees.
Batavia, Dec. 29 - Last evening word was received in this village from Buffalo that the argument of the motion
for a new trial of BENHAM, convicted of murder, had been completed and that Justice HOOKER had announced that it
would be impossible for him to render his decision at once, and the justice had asked the governor to grant BENHAM
a respite until February 12th, which was granted. This action was somewhat of a surprise to the Batavia people
who had been awaiting the verdict of Justice HOOKER.
Public sentiment is against BENHAM here, more so, perhaps, since his grounds for a new trial have become known.
It is almost impossible to find a man or woman who is not free to express their belief that BENHAM is guilty of
the crime. The outcome is watched with much interest.
Yesterday Sheriff-elect Charles B. PIXLEY, who is to assume office on January 1st. announced a part of his deputies.
Under Sheriff Samuel SOUTHWORTH was re-appointed, Andrew B. HARRINGTON of Alexander; Warren DYER, Darien and A.
E. HOWLAND, of Oakfield.
The balance of the corps of deputies will be named soon.
Mrs. Sally H. LUSK died yesterday morning at her home on East Main street road from the effects of a stroke of
paralysis suffered on Tuesday last. Mrs. LUSK, was the widow of ex-sheriff S. B. LUSK of Batavia, and was born
in Batavia on June 7, 1819. Two sons, Frank R. and William R. LUSK, of Rago, Kans., and five daughters, Mrs. Robert
ADAMS, and Mrs. H. W. GRENSLET, of Sparta, ILL., Mrs. J. J. SHERMAN, of Chicago, Mrs. George D. EMERY, of Boston,
and Mrs. S. W. WININS, of Batavia, survive.
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DIED at the Age of 90 Years
Henrietta, Dec. 29 - George W. PERRY, a lifelong resident of Monroe county, died yesterday at his home in West
Henrietta, aged 90 years. He was the last of a family of seven children, all of whom lived to a ripe old age. A
widow and eight children survive.
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This evening the Epworth league will hold a social at the home of the
pastor, Rev. H. B. MASON.
Sunday afternoon, memorial services will be held in the Methodist church, in remembrance of the one hundredth anniversary
of the death of WASHINGTON. A sermon will be preached by Rev. H. MASON, pastor of the church. The MASONS will have
charge of the services.
A choir of fifteen voices will sing, and W. A. DOWNS, the lodge organist, will preside at the organ. In the evening
there will be a union watch night service at the Presbyterian church beginning at 9 and continuing until 12 o'clock.
The first hour will be a meeting of the several young people's societies of the Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian
churches in charge of Rev. S. F. SHARP. At 10 o'clock Rev. Joseph Weston will preach, and from 11 to 12 o'clock
there will be a prayer and conference meeting in charge of Rev. H. B. MASON.
The week of prayer will be observed by all the churches next week.
Two deacons are expected from Buffalo who will assist in the services at the Methodist church.
Midnight mass will be celebrated at the Catholic church Sunday night to usher in the new year, which has been appointed
by the pope as a holy year.
Mrs. J. H. FRENCH, of this place, when abroad four years ago, was a guest at the monastery which was converted
into a hotel at Amalfi, and which now lies at the bottom of the sea. She has a very fine picture showing the building
not half way up the mountain, the only approach to it being up a flight of two hundred stone steps. The picture
is greatly prized by her, more especially now since the fearful slide which made the monastery only a thing of
memory.
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WAYNE
Horse Killed and Driver Injured as Result of a Runaway.
Sodus, Dec 29. - Nelson TOOR, a young farmer residing four miles northwest of this village, had a narrow escape
from instant death in Sodus Wednesday night. He had been trading at the village and had started for home. When
on Belden avenue the whiffletree bolt dropped and the horses ran away. TOOR was thrown out of the conveyance, landing
on his head. The horses ran against a freight train standing on the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg tracks, both
striking it head on. One of the animals was instantly killed, while the other was badly injured. In the meantime
TOOR had been picked up by people who witnessed the accident and taken into the VANDY residence, where he was attended
by Dr. J. Franklin MYERS.
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SODUS CENTER
Sodus Center, Dec. 29 - The dwelling house of William SHIFTZ ? North of this village, was partially destroyed yesterday
by fire, from an unknown cause. The damage, which is estimated at $500, is fully covered by insurance.
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PALMYRA
Palmyra, Dec. 29 - At the annual meeting of the Baptist church on Wednesday the official reports showed the finances
and all branches of work in good condition. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; Trustees,
James EAST, Frank HOLOWAY; members of the advisory board, Thomas JONES, George W. SMITH and Joseph BENEDICT; clerk,
J. Frank ANTISDALE; treasurer of the poor fund, Rufus SMITH. The evangelistic band of ten students from the Rochester
Theological seminary arrived here on Wednesday and are now conducting a series of gospel meetings, which will continue
until Sunday evening.
At the annual meeting of Palmyra tent, K.O.T.M., these officers were elected: Commander, Philip BOEHEIM; lieutenant
commander, Elijah D. LYON; record keeper, Ferris S. PALMER; finance keeper, Joseph M. RYAN; sergeant, George GRIFFIN;
chaplain, Isaac JEFFERY; M at A, M. CALHOUN; first M at G. George ADDIENT; second M at G, William SEBADRA; sentinel,
George SCHOLLS; picket, J. JONES; trustee for three years, J. M. RYAN. The installation will take place on January
3d. A banquet will be served after the ceremonies.
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LYONS
Lyons, Dec. 29 - At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. REAVES, of Newark, on New Year's day will take place the
marriage of their daughter Martha to D. Everitt McCELLEND of Lyons.
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JURY TRIAL FOR DORTHY
Demand Made by the Disbarred Attorney in Police Court - Adjournment.
John F. DORTHY, the disbarred attorney, was to have been tried in Police court to-day on charge of petit larceny.
He is accused by Lawrence RICE, who conducts a meat market on East Main street near Scio street, of presenting
a worthless check in payment for meat.
The check was accepted and DORTHY received the change. Mr. RICE found that DORTHY had no account in the bank on
which the check was drawn, and had not had an account there for several months.
He made complaint to the police and a warrant for petit larceny was issued. Complaints of a similar nature were
received later from other persons.
Attorney John D. LYNN, who has been retained by Mr. DORTHY to try the case, was not in court to-day. The people's
witnesses were on hand and Mr. SAUNDERS announced that he was ready to proceed. Mr. DORTHY said that he had a note
from Judge LYNN, which he showed the court, stating that the writer could not be in court to-day as he was going
out of the city.
Mr. SAUNDERS said that he saw Judge LYNN's brother to-day and that Mr. LYNN said the judge was in town, and expected
to be in court. Mr. SAUNDERS said also that he saw Judge LYNN a few days ago and the judge told him he did not
think he would try the case.
As the people insisted on the trial proceeding Mr. DORTHY demanded a jury trial. This was of necessity granted
and the trial was set down for next Tuesday morning. Under the new charter the demand for a jury trial must be
made when the issues are joined, or not at all, Judge ERNST explained.
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TO HONOR JUDGE HARDIN
Complimentary Dinner to Presiding Justice of Appellate Division.
A brilliant assemblage will be seen at the Genesee Valley club this evening when 150 lawyers will sit down to the
complimentary dinner to be given to Judge George A. HARDIN who will retire from the Supreme court bench and also
as presiding justice of the Appellate division of the fourth department. The dinner is given as a expression of
the esteem in which the retiring jurist is held by the members of the gar in this Appellate division which comprises
the fifth, seventh, and eighth judicial departments.
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TWO SUDDEN DEATHS
Coroners Sibley and Kleindenst Granted Certificates This Morning.
Coroner Wallace SIBLEY was called to 769 Clinton street north this morning to investigate a case of sudden death.
Adella DUSCH, aged 16 years, died of organic heart disease without the attendance of a physician. The coroner,
after ascertaining the facts, granted a certificate.
Coroner Henry KLEINDENST granted a certificate in the case of Frank HESTY, of 271 Hudson avenue, who died suddenly
this morning of asthma. HESTY was a laborer aged 66 years.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. B. MURPHY died last evening at the residence of her daughter.
Mrs. J. RYAN, 324 Scio street, aged 83 years. She is survived by three daughters and four sons.
George MASTEN died yesterday in this city aged 73 years. The funeral will be conducted by the Teoronto lodge, I.
O. O. F., Sunday at 3 o'clock at Mt. Hope chapel.
The funeral of John T. KEHOE, who died Wednesday evening at the family residence, 22 Myrtle street, aged 41 years,
was held from the house this afternoon.
The funeral of Mrs. Mabel BEGUE, wife of Eugene BEGUE, will be held from the family residence, 116 Kelly street,
to-morrow morning at 8:30 and from Our Lady of Victory church at 9 o'clock.
The funeral of Mary HOGAN, who died Tuesday in Chicago, will be held Monday morning from the residence of her sister,
Mrs. Catharine NOLD, 10 Catharine street, this city. Services will be held at the house at 8:30 and St. Bridget's
church at 9 o'clock.
Georgia WITTMAN, of Irondequoit, died yesterday morning at St. Mary's hospital, aged 35 years. She leaves four
brothers, Joseph, Lawrence, John and Henry WITTMAN, and three sisters, Theresa WITTMAN, Mrs. WELDZER and Sister
Irene of Baltimore.
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BOYS FOUND A BODY
Startling Discovery of Lads Who Were Playing Shinney on the Canal.
It was reported at the police station to-day that some boys, in playing shinney on the ice in the canal near Alexander
street, found, tied in a parcel, the body of a dead infant.
It was stated at the morgue that the matter had been reported to the coroner only in an unofficial way.
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CHARGE OF POACHING
Made Against Egbert H. Chatfield by Owners of Wadsworth Farm.
Egbert H. CHATFIELD, of 1 Grandview terrace, was arrested last night by Deputy Sheriff DONOLLY, of Livingston county,
and Officers MURRAY, William O'CONNOR and HETZLER, of the local police force, on a charge of violating the game
laws by shooting two Mongolian pheasants on the Wadsworth farm at Geneseo.
CHATSFIELD was taken to the police station and this morning he was taken by Deputy DONOLLY to Geneseo for trial.
CHATFIELD, it will be remembered, was tried in the Monroe county courts a few years ago on a charge of killing
Dominick KEARNS in a Brooks avenue saloon during a dispute over religious topics. He was acquitted. When arrested
to-day CHATFIELD had a revolver in his possession.
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AT MONROE AVENUE CHURCH
Christmas Exercises Were Held Last Evening and this Afternoon.
Last evening the senior department of the Monroe Avenue Methodist church Sunday school held its Christmas exercises
in the parlor of the church. About 400 scholars and teachers were present. Delightful music was rendered by an
orchestra composed of pupils of the Sunday school. Addresses by the pastor, Rev. F. B. LEETE, and Superintendent
John HALL were followed by a vocal solo by Howard LYMAN and a Christmas story with illustrations. Games for the
young people closed the exercises. Supper was served by the teachers of the school. An enjoyable feature of the
occasion was the large money collection for the benefit of the deserving poor.
The Sunday school primary department, under the able supervision of Mrs. W. B. DINGMAN, will have its Christmas
exercises this afternoon.
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SUSPENDED SENTENCE
Judge Sutherland Denies Leniently with Frank Klein and Frank Fox.
Frank KLEIN and Frank FOX were brought before Judge SUTHERLAND in County court this morning for sentence. They
were convicted some time ago of a charge of petit larceny of stealing chickens. The charge as first preferred was
burglary, but was subsequently changed. An action was then begun to dismiss the case on the ground that the County
court had no jurisdiction and that the case should have been tried in the Police court.
This motion was denied and after a sojourn of seven weeks in jail the two men were brought before Judge SUTHERLAND
this morning.
KLEIN, it seems has a little boy to support and his wife has deserted him.
FOX is a young man of previous good character, who supports his mother.
Judge SUTHERLAND considered these circumstances extenuating and suspended sentence, after giving both offenders
some good advise.
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MALAPROPROS
"Mr. BERRY" said the widow, "it's absolutely necessary that my husband should be buried within twenty-four
hours; the law requires it. Can you do-"
"Madame," interrupted the gallant mortuary artist. "I'll be only too glad to bury him for you at
the shortest possible notice." - Philadelphia "Press".
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HUNE'S WILL CONTEST
Judge Benton Decides That the Instrument is Valid.
A decision which turns on the law in relation of the formalities required in the acknowledgment of a will by a
testator, was handed down by Judge BENTON in Surrogate's court yesterday. The instrument referred to in the decision
is the last will of Jennie M. P. HEWES, which was contested by the next-of-kin of the testator, Harry COOPER, first
on the ground that the will was not properly executed. The estate involved is a small one. The decision concludes
as follows:
"Believing the formalities required to have been sufficiently complied with, the will must be, and is, admitted
to probate. Findings and a decree may be drawn accordingly. The stenographer's fee of $8.25, is to be paid from
the estate as a disbursement and such application may be made by counsel of any party as they are advised upon
the entry of the decree, which must be done upon consent or two days' notice.
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THE KILMERS HAVE MOVED
Nathan and Annie KILMER were paroled in Police court to-day. They were charged with committing acts that outraged
public decency at 3 Trowbridge street. This is the "Fiddlers' Green" block. The defendants said that
they had kept their promise to move out of the block.
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THE MODERN MOTHER
Has found that her little ones are improved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
of a gentle remedy, than by any other. Children enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs,
is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Only.
Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.
"The Post Express"
Dec. 30, 1899
CLYDE, Dec. 30 - In accordance with an edict from the grand master of Masons the Clyde lodge will hold a centennial
service in commemoration of the life and character of George WASHINGTON. This service will be held to-morrow evening
in the Presbyterian church, and the pastor, Rev. V. N. YERGIN will preach a sermon on "The Life and Character
of WASHINGTON." The other congregations of the village will attend this service.
Clyde lodge, I.O.O.F., has selected the following officers for the ensuing term; Noble grand, D. E. LUX; vice grand,
Dr. G. D. BARRETT; secretary, J. W. H. SHIPLER; financial secretary, P. COTTEN; treasurer, John STOCK; trustee,
E. COTTEN.
A watch-night service will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church to-morrow evening, beginning at 10 o'clock.
It will be the opening service of a series of evangelistic meetings to be held during the next three weeks.
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MONROE
A. M. Newton Rescued a Girl, But He May Lose His Left Hand.
Pittsford, Dec. 30 - A. M. NEWTON, who was seriously burned about the hands and arms on Wednesday evening, while
rescuing a girl whose clothing had accidentally caught fire, fears he may lose the use of his left hand. He doubtless
saved the life of the girl and also that of his sister, Mrs. HALL, into whose arms the child ran and to whom she
clung with all her strength.
A union service in the interest of the Anti-Saloon League will be held at the Baptist church to-morrow evening.
Representatives of the league will speak.
The old bridge across the canal at Main street has become a thing of the past, it having been entirely removed
to make room for the new one.
The Rev. Mr. SPENCER and his assistant, Rev. Mr. JAMIESON, have been engaged in special religious meetings during
the past weeks at Despatch.
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ONTARIO
Canandaigua Lad Injured While Coasting
Canandaigua, Dec. 30 - While coasting down the long asylum hill, on Bristol street, Carson BUCHANAN, son of C.
P. BUCHANAN, was flung from a sled, suffering a severe scalp wound, besides painful bruises.
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An accident happened Thursday to Duncan McCANN, which nearly resulted in the loss of the boy's life. McCANN resides
near Stone church, and while returning from the post-office, through a lot, he stumbled and fell, discharging a
32-caliber rifle which he was carrying. The bullet struck his fifth rib near the heart, glancing backward along
the rib about four inches, and came out at his side. The lad managed to get back to his home. Dr. MASPHERSON, of
Le Roy, found that while the lad's wound is an ugly one, it is not serious.
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SENECA
Last evening about 5 o'clock, Mrs. E. A. BOGART, a lifelong resident of Farmer, died after a long illness, at the
age of 67 years. One son, Alvin BOGART, survives.
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WATERLOO
Waterloo, Dec. 30 - Reynold SEYBOLD, who was sandbagged and thrown in the White Mill raceway Wednesday evening,
still lies in a stupor at his home on Church street. He was aroused twice yesterday but immediately sank back into
a semi-conscious state. He seems to recognize his wife, daughter Louise and son John, but no others. The police
are still in the dark and SEYBOLD's assailants, if they are not parties belonging here, are probably miles away
by this time. Many mean rumors have been circulated regarding the affair, hinting at suicide or drunkenness.
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KILIAN KILIAN
Funeral of a Veteran Held This Morning - Services Largely Attended
The funeral of Kilian KILIAN took place this morning from his late residence, 125 Conkey avenue, at 8:30 o'clock
and from St. Michael's church at 9 a.m. Both services were attended by a large number of his friends, business
and personal. Mr. KILIAN was born in Sickinger, Baden, March 28, 1836. He served in the Germany army for some years
and was very popular in his barracks.
For some time Mr. KILIAN contemplated leading a military life, but finally decided to follow civil pursuits. He
came to this country in 1881. He was a member of Branch 34, C. M. B. A., and held the honorary office of marshall
in that organization. Connected with St. Joseph's church he was a prominent member of St. Joseph's society.
Mr. KILIAN was well known among the German population of the city, having the true German fondness for social pleasure.
He leaves besides his wife Louise, six children, Benedict, Jacob, Ignatz, Louise, Anna and Katherine. His oldest
son, Benedict, inherited his father's fondness for military life, and enlisted for the war with Spain. He was corporal
in the Sixty-fifth New York Volunteer infantry.
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JOSEPH DOREY'S FUNERAL
The funeral of Joseph P. DOREY was held at St. Vincent de Paul's church at Churchville Thursday morning. Mr. DOREY
had been a student in St. Mary's seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio, for three years and would have graduated at the head
of his class had he lived till next June. He was considered one of the brightest men who ever entered the seminary
and had frequently taken honors there. His death on Christmas day was a severe shock to his family.
At the funeral many friends were present. Father Edward KEENAN celebrated the mass. There were present classmates
of the deceased at St. Mary's seminary.
The bearers were Ed. CHILDS, Harry McANNALLY, Daniel CAHIL, of Rochester, and J. B. THOMPSON, George POINAN and
B. HANNA, of St. Mary's seminary.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Timothy HERLIHY, of 541 Lyell avenue, died yesterday morning at 62 Jay street, aged 29 years. He leaves a mother,
six sisters and five brothers. He was a member of Owasco Tribe, 303, I.O.R.M.
Mamie RITTER, wife of Otto RITTER and daughter of Valentine and Catherine WEINGARTNER, died Friday afternoon at
her residence, 13 Grant park, aged 30 years. She leaves her husband, her parents, one brother, Joseph WEINGARTNER,
and two sisters, Lizzie and Maggie WEINGARTNER.
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