Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Thurs Apr 4, 1901

OBITUARY

MRS. MARY L. HARVEY
   Batavia, April 4 - The remains of Mrs. Mary L. HARVEY, wife of Andrew J. HARVEY, who died at the Homepathic Hospital in Rochester, were brought to her home in Batavia yesterday afternoon. The deceased was a daughter of Israel HARMON and was born in Elba fifty years ago. She had lived in Batavia for forty years where she was a prominent church worker and noted in local temperature work.
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DR. EMERY DAVIS
   Batavia, April 4 - Dr. Emory DAVIS, who was found dead in his bed in Plainfield, Conn., was a native of Batavia and was born here in 1845. He was a well-known Mason and prominent in medical circles.
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W. W. HART
   Spencerport, April 4 - The death of W. W. HART occurred yesterday. Mr. HART was 73 years of age and one of the oldest residents of Spencerport. He was engaged in the harness business for a long time here. Deceased was a member of the Congregational Church. He is survived by his widow and one son, who reside here.
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JAMES E. BEATY
   Bath, Apr 4 - James E. BEATY, a former resident of this village, died at his home in Elmira yesterday, aged about 55 years. He was born and resided here until about thirty years ago, when he removed to Corning to enter the employ of the Fall Brook railroad. Later he moved to Elmira, where he was employed as a conductor on the Elmira, Cortland & Northern. He is survived by several brothers and sisters, together with his wife and several children who reside at Elmira.
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MRS. HENRY A. MORGAN
   Dundee, April 4 - The death of Mrs. Henry A. MORGAN, who with her husband removed from this place to Toronto, Ont., about a month ago, occurred at the latter place last Saturday. Deceased had been a resident of this place for many years. She was born in Berkshire, England, November 10, 1845. Death was due to dropsy of the heart. She leaves, beside her husband, a son, Harry MORGAN, of Corning.
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PATRICK MANLEY
   Penn Yan, April 4 - Patrick MANELY died at his home on Cornwell street, Wednesday, aged about 55 years, after a long illness with Bright's disease. He is survived by a large family of children. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served as a private in Company A, 126th New York Volunteers, and was a member of William H. Long Post.
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WILLIAM HOY
   Warsaw, April 4 - William HOY of Johnsonsburg, a twin brother of the late George HOY, died Tuesday of heart disease and rheumatism, aged 70 years. He was born in Ireland and leaves a wife and four children, Hattie STANDISH, Geo. T., Emma H. and Bert HOY. Funeral will be held Friday at the family residence with interment in Johnsonsburg Cemetery.
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REV. S. B. ROONEY
   Sodus, April 4 - The announcement was made yesterday of the death of Rev. Samuel Byron ROONEY at Buffalo. The deceased was a former Sodus Methodist Episcopal clergyman. He was born in Ireland eight years ago and was admitted to the New York Methodist conference in 1845, later going to New Jersey, where the interment will be made.
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HENRY BAKER
   Warsaw, April 4 - Henry BAKER an old and well-known citizen of the town of Orangeville in this county, died at his home Tuesday, aged 72 years, from resulting disability incurred in the Civil War. He was a veteran of the 136th New York Volunteers, and was at the battles of Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Sherman's March to the Sea and other heavy engagements.
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H. M. KITTLE
   Warsaw, April 4 - H. M. KITTLE of Varysburg, aged 53 years, dropped dead in his dooryard Tuesday. He leaves a wife. For years he has been secretary of West Star Lodge, No. 413, F. and A. M. of Varysburg and the funeral will be conducted by that order. He was postmaster for twelve years, having been appointed by CLEVELAND in his first term, then by HARRISON and continued by CLEVELAND to 1897.
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EDWIN BLISS
   Holley, April 4 - The funeral was held from the house at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. The burial service was conducted by Murray Lodge, No. 380 F. and A. M., of which Mr. BLISS was a trustee and a member. The deceased was also president and trustee of the Holley Cemetery Association. Mr. BLISS was one of the oldest residents of Holley, having resided here for the past thirty-four years. He conducted the lumber business and planing mill here for the late Luther GORDON & Son for many years. He also did a large contracting and building business. He served one term as supervisor of the town of Murray and several terms village trustee. He was a vestryman of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mr. BLISS' wife died about one week ago. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ellen RUGGLES of Charlotte.
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DOCTOR STABBED BY A LUNATIC
   Dansville, Pa., April 4 - While Dr. R. E. JOHNSTON, 35 years old, physician at the State Insane Asylum here, was attending an Italian patient yesterday afternoon, he was stabbed by the latter three times in the body. He received one thrust through the heart, staggered from the ward out to the corridor and fell dead. Last fall he was married to Miss SWEISPORT, the young daughter of Dr. SWEISPORT, a former director of the asylum.
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DIED

MILES - In this city, Wednesday, April 3, 1901, at his late residence, 464 1/2 Plymouth ave., Charles P. MILES, aged 55 years.
-Funeral from his late residence, Friday, at 2:30 p.m.
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THADDEUS W. HULETT

Death of a Life Long Resident of This City
   Thaddeus W. HULLETT, a life-long resident of this city, died at his residence, No. 15 Joslyn place, yesterday afternoon. Mr. HULETT was the son of John HULETT and Almira LODER HULETT, and was born March 6, 1828, in the town of Brighton, in this county. On December 29, 1850, he married Ellen E. GRAVES, and last December he and Mrs. HULETT celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.
   Mr. HULETT resided in this city practically all his life, and by his kind and cheerful disposition, and strict integrity he made many friends to whom his death will be a great shock. Mr. HULETT's brother, ex-Judge Pierson B. HULETT, died last February, Mr. HULETT was a member of Genesee Falls Lodge, No. 507, F. and A. M., and also of Monroe Council, Royal Arcanum.
   Deceased leaves surviving, his widow and six children, Mrs. J. T. HOYLE of Scranton, Pa.; John W. HULETT, Cross Fork, Pa.; Mrs. G. T. HOLMES, Eldred, Pa.; Mrs. F. L.HOLMES, and A. D. HULETT of Smethport, Pa., and Jerome G. HULETT of Rochester, N. Y.
   The funeral will be held at the house Saturday afternoon.
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WILLIAM BASSETT

Death of a Well-Known Retired Contractor of This City
   William BASSETT, formerly a well-known contractor of this city, died this morning at the family residence, No. 64 William street. The deceased had many friends and acquaintances among the older residents of Rochester, all of whom will read the announcement of his death with sincere regret. He was born in Quebec, Canada, in 1827. After residing in Oswego for a short time while a young man he came to Rochester in 1850 and had resided here ever since that date. He was at one time associated in business with the late George ALDRIDGE, but retired three years ago on account of failing health. Mr. BASSETT was always a Democrat. He was a life-long member of St. Mary's Church, and was actively engaged in the charitable work of that parish.
   The deceased is survived by his wife, one daughter, Harriett A. BEALS, a son, William T. BASSETT, and a grandniece, Nellie BASSETT, all of this city. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
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CHARLES P. MILES
   Charles P. MILES died suddenly at his home, 464 1/2  Plymouth avenue, on Wednesday; aged 55 years. He is survived by one brother, E. H. MILES, and two sisters, Fannie E. MILES and Mrs. C. MATTHEWS. The funeral will take place from the house at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

--Carrie KOEHLER, wife of Frank AMANN, died yesterday at the family residence, No. 339 Central park, aged 40 years.

--Thaddeus W. HULETT died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, No. 15 Joslyn place, aged 73 years.

--The funeral of the late Stephen CROMEY will be held from the family residence, No. 150 Atkinson street, at 9:30 o'clock to-morrow morning and at 10 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception Church.

--The funeral of Louis MERKLINGER was held from the family residence, No. 270 West avenue, at 9:30 o'clock this morning and at 10 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Church.

--The funeral of the late Mrs. Milton W. KINTZ was held from the family residence in Charlotte at 10:30 o'clock this morning. Interment was made at Holy Sepulchre cemetery.

--The funeral of the late Charles SCHOLL was held from the residence of his son, Officer Fred SCHOLL, No. 76 Driving Park avenue, at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon and from Mt. Hope chapel at 3 o'clock.

--John VAN RENSSELAER died Tuesday in this city, aged 58 years. Deceased is survived by one son, William V. VAN RENSSELAER of Seneca Falls, and a daughter, Mrs. Nancy E. ASHCROFT of New York city.
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KAUFMAN -- GARSON

Popular Young Lady and Well-Known Business Man United in Marriage
   Miss Beatrice Pearl KAUFMAN and Maurice GARSON were united in marriage yesterday at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Leander KAUFMAN, No. 69 South Washington street. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Max LANDSBERG of Temple Berith Kodesh, in the front drawing room, in the presence of the families of the bride and groom.
   The only attendants were two pages, Miss Virginia RICE, niece of the groom, and Lawrence GARSON, his son, who were dressed in white. The bride wore her going-away gown of pearl gray cloth. The waist was of white taffeta, with a bolero jacket. A pearl gray hat, trimmed with pink roses and lace completed the costume. A wedding breakfast was served immediately after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. GARSON left later on an extended eastern tour. They will be at home after May 3d, at No. 69 South Washington street.
   Mr. GARSON is a well known young business man of this city and has been prominent in the Elks. The bride is the daughter of the late Leander KAUFMAN and is a charming young lady who has become very popular in society.
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GROAT -- GOULD

Two Popular Young People United in Marriage at Bride's Home.
   Miss Gertrude Marion GROAT and John GOULD were united in marriage on Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. GROAT, No. 2 Renfrew place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George H. DRYER, D. D., pastor of West Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.
   Miss Minnie JAMESON acted as bridesmaid and Edward SHENGULETTE was best man. Miss DECKER of Brighton played the wedding marches. The bride wore white tulle and carried bride roses. A wedding supper was served after the ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. CRANDALL.
   Mr. and Mrs. GOULD left later in the evening on their wedding trip. They will reside upon their return at No. 19 Gladstone avenue.
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JESSUP -- ESTES
   Miss Carrie E. JESSUP and Edward E. ESTES were united in marriage on Tuesday evening last at the home of James T. DUNN, on Columbia avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. T. COREY, pastor of Second Church of Christ.
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MOTHERS' CLUB MEETING
   A special meeting of the Mothers' Club of No. 29 school was held yesterday afternoon. It was decided that the club should join the State Assembly of Mothers. An address was delivered by Miss HARRIS on "The Government of Children." Miss EICHEDMAN and Miss O'CONNOR sang a duet, with Miss Bailey as accompanist.
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POLITICAL EQUALITY CLUB
   A regular meeting of the Political Equality Club was held at Reynolds library at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. The national report was read by Mrs. Mabel KENNON. Mrs. Edith WILLIS LINN read a paper on "Would the Enfranchisement of Women Benefit Municipal Government and How?"
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NATHAN SCHOOLER DEAD

Died From Injuries Received by Being Struck by Train
   Nathan SCHOOLER died last evening at the Homeopathic Hospital. His death was the result of injuries received two weeks ago by being struck by a train at the Clifford street crossing of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg railroad. At the time of the accident SCHOOLER was driving across the tracks in a wagon which he used to peddle notions about the city. He was thrown from his vehicle, and in falling on the street pavement broke his back.
   Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified of the death, and had the remains removed to the morgue by Attendant DRAUDE. An inquest in the case was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
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JOLLY PEDRO CLUB
   The Jolly Pedro Club was entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Louisa THOMPSON at 128 Monroe avenue. Prizes were won by Miss Mabel HEAD, Mrs. J. V. HESS, Thomas KAVANAGH, A. Harold RIKER. The club will be entertained next Tuesday evening at the same place by Mrs. F. H. VAN AUKEN.

Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Fri Apr 5, 1901

DIED

SMITH - April 4, 1901, at the family residence, 252 Troup street, Mary TOWNSEND, wife of Albert C. SMITH. Deceased is survived by her husband and three daughters, Anna E., S. Jessie and E. Bessie; also three sisters, Mrs. S. P. ROUSSEAU of Watkins, N. Y., Mrs. James HASON and Mrs. C. W. STRUBLE of this city.
-Funeral from the family residence Saturday afternoon at 3:30.

HULETT - In this city, Wednesday afternoon, April 3, 1901, Thaddeus W. HULETT, aged 73 years and 1 month.
-The funeral will take place from his late residence, 15 Joslyn place, at 2 o'clock. Saturday afternoon. Burial private.

BASSETT - In this city, Thursday, April 4, 1901, at the family residence, No. 64 William street, William BASSETT, aged 73 years.
-The funeral will take place to-morrow (Saturday) morning, at 9:45 o'clock from the house and at St. Mary's Church at 10 o'clock.

CHAPMAN - In Spencerport, April 4, 1901, John C. CHAPMAN.
-Funeral Sunday at the residence at 3 p.m.
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CHAFFEE ASKS FOR INFORMATION
   Washington, April 5 - Gen CHAFFEE has cabled the war department from Pekin that the military commanders representing the foreign powers there are now considering the question of disposing of the Chinese forts and being fortified at posts at proper intervals along the route from Pekin to the sea. Gen CHAFEE seeks instructions for his guidance in the conference.
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PROMOTION FOR DEIGNAN

One of Hobson's Men Will Be Made Boastwain
   Washington, April 5 - Among a number of minor appointments in the navy amounted to-day by the President is that of Osborn DEIGNAN to be a boatswain.
   DEIGNAN was one of the men who with Lieut. HOBSON sunk the Merrimac.
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A CHARGE OF FORGERY
   Washington, April 5 - H. H. WEST aged 24, of this city, well known in Detroit, where he has a wealthy uncle in the grain business, was arrested to-day, charged with forging the name of Representative Sam W. SMITH of Michigan to a note for $50.
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PENSION FOR A WIDOW
   Angelica, April 5 - Mrs. Eliza FULLER, widow of the late Omer W. FULLER of Granger, this county, has received notice that she has been granted a pension of $12 per month, with six months' back pay. Her husband was a member of the Fourth New York Heavy Artillery and died last September.
   Recent marriages in the county of Allegany are: Frank HOLME to Lena CLING, both of Birdsall; David L. ASHBOUGH of Glenwood to Carrie L. WATSON of Alfred; Grace L. HARK of Grove to E. B. NASH of Hunts.
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FIXED DATE OF TRIAL

John Francis O'Connor Will be Brought Up for Caucus Frauds April 17th
   John Francis O'CONNOR, who was indicted with William CALIHAN for fraud at the primary election of the Democratic party, in the Ninth ward, last August, will be tried at this term of County Court. His attorney, T. P. McCARRICK, made an attempt to have the case put over the term.
   O'CONNOR will be tried April 17th. One of the principal witnesses for the defense will be William CALIHAN, who was found guilty on the charge and was fined $150, which he promptly paid.
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DROPPED DEAD IN ARCADE

Sudden Death of Capt. Almerick W. Wilbur, a Well Known Veteran and Pension Agent
   Capt. Almerick W. WILBUR, a well-known veteran of the Civil War, and who was a pension agent in this city for many years, having an office at 68 Reynolds' Arcade, dropped dead in the basement of the building at 1:45 o'clock this afternoon. Coroner KLEINDIENST was called and took charge of the body, having it removed to the morgue. It is supposed that death was caused by heart disease.
   Capt. WILBUR had been in poor health for some time, but was able to be at his office almost daily. About 1:30 o'clock this afternoon he had occasion to visit the basement of the building. He was there but a short time when an attendant's attention was attracted by his heavy groaning. When the attendant reached him he seemed to be in a fainting condition and was unable to speak. Several persons were summoned, among them Col. RICHARDSON, a personal friend of Capt. WILBUR, who has an office in the same building. It was realized that his condition was serious, and a call was sent for the City Hospital ambulance. Before it arrived, however, the stricken man had breathed his last.
   Capt. WILBUR was about 65 years of age. He was during the Civil War a member and afterwards captain of Stewart's battery, which was made up of Michigan men. After the war he came to New York State and for a number of years was a resident of Brockport. He came to Rochester twenty years ago and lived here since that time. His home was at 176 South Fitzhugh street. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Mrs. WILBUR was in her husband's office when he left to go to the basement, and she was summoned there when it was seen that her husband was in a dying condition. She was so prostrated that it was necessary to summon a physician to attend her.
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MAIN STREET STABBING

Burk Williams, Charged With Cutting Ernest Buckingham, Arraigned
   Burk WILLIAMS, the colored man who is charged with assault, second degree on Ernest BUCKINGHAM, also colored, was to have been examined in police court to-day, but Attorney McDOWELL, who appeared for WILLIAMS, asked for an adjournment of the case and it was put over till next Wednesday.
   BUCKINGHAM charges that WILLIAMS cut him with a knife or razor on Main street west on Monday night. WILLIAMS was badly cut in the face and those who witnessed the fight say that WILLIAMS was no more to blame than the other man. WILLIAMS has always borne a good reputation.
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GOLER AND SMITH

Charges Not Yet Preferred Against Suspended Plumbing Superintendent.
   Health Officer GOLER has not yet preferred charges against David SMITH, the plumbing superintendent, who was suspended after Commissioner CASEY had accused him of submitting misleading reports of his work and of not working as hard as he should. It was expected that upon suspension charges would be preferred against SMITH by the health officer and a hearing before Commissioner CASEY arranged.
   Dr. GOLER was asked this morning if he had any intention of preferring charges against SMITH and said he had nothing to say further than that charges had not been preferred. SMITH may recover from the city for the time he is under suspension, since a veteran can only be laid off for cause and no charges have been preferred.
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MATTER WAS FIXED UP

Case of Mrs. Weaver, Charged With Assault on Son's Wife Held Open
   The case of Mary WEAVER, who was charged with assault in the third degree o her son's wife, was held open in Police Court to-day. The daughter-in-law's husband was arrested several days ago on a charge of failing to properly provide for his wife. His case is pending in Police Court.
   It appears that young WEAVER and his wife had some trouble and WEAVER ran to his home and told his mother. Then she went to see the daughter-in-law. The women had some words and young Mrs. WEAVER later swore out a warrant charging her mother-in-law with assault, claiming that she struck her.
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AGAINST TROLLEY COMPANY

Action Brought by Ella Finleon, a Cook Residing in Buffalo
   The action brought by Ella FINLEON against the Rochester Railway Company, was placed on trial before Judge SUTHERLAND and a jury this morning. Fahy GALLIGAN appears for the plaintiff and Charles J. BISSELL represented the Street Railway Company.
   The plaintiff, is tall and commanding and has an unusually serious expression which had a depressing effect upon the defense. She wore a becoming creation of purple with flowers and ribbons of the same color on her hat to match her gown. Miss FINLEON is employed as a cook in Buffalo. The accident occurred in this city where Miss FINLEON was then employed, October 31, 1900. She was riding on a trolley car, which started suddenly, throwing her down and injuring her.
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MILITARY FUNERAL

Local Militia to Attend Funeral of Walter G. Miller
   The funeral of the late Walter G. MILLER, a Rochester soldier who died in San Francisco, March 26th, will be held from the family residence, No. 199 Cady street, at 1:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon and at 2 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Church. The funeral will be a military one, and the services will be attended by delegations from the local companies of the National Guard.
   The deceased was a private in the Twenty-Eighth Regiment, United States Infantry. He saw service in the Philippines. His death was due to pneumonia which developed from a severe cold.
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OBITUARY

MARY WHALEN
   Penn Yan, April 5 - Mary WHALEN, a former resident of this place, died at the county house Tuesday afternoon from old age, aged 87 years.
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JAMES R. BEATTY
   Corning, April 5 - James R. BEATTY, for twelve years a conductor on the Fall Brook, and later on the Lehigh, was buried here this morning. He was the father of three children, who survive.
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MICHAEL WOODS
   Seneca Falls, April 5 - Michael WOODS died this morning of pneumonia, aged 60 years. He leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters.
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FRED SHILLING
   Le Roy, April 5 - Word has been received in Genesee county of the death of Fred SHILLING, formerly of South Byron. SHILLING at the time of his death, which occurred in February, was a soldier in the Philippines. He belonged to the hospital corps and was promoted a short time before his death.
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D. M. LINDSLEY
   Corning, April 5 - D. M. LINDSLEY, for many years a prominent Steuben county farmer, was buried this afternoon at 2 o'clock. He wandered from home Tuesday evening and was found dead under a Lackawanna culvert in the northern part of the city. Coroner GOFF investigated and decided that LINDSLEY was knocked off the trestle by a falling train, and the force of the fall killed him. He was 86 years old.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

--David BRUISHAARD died yesterday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Marinus De SMITH, in Irondequoit, aged 88 years.

--The funeral of the late Thaddeus W. HULETT will be held from the family residence, No. 15 Joslyn street, at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

--The funeral of the late Charles P. MILES was held from the family residence, No. 461 1/2 Plymouth avenue, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.

--John CHAPMAN died yesterday at the family residence in Ogden, aged 85 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

--The funeral of Elizabeth, daughter of James S. and Elizabeth BAILEY, will be held from the family residence, No. 10 Fairmount street, at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

--The funeral of the late Stephen CROMEY was held from the family residence, No. 150 Atkinson street, at 9:30 o'clock this morning and at 10 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception Church.

--The funeral of the late Mrs. Carrie ANNMANN was held from the family residence, No. 339 Central park, at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon and at 2 o'clock from the Calvary Church on Ontario street.

--John NORTON died yesterday at the City Hospital, aged 41 years. The funeral will be held from the family residence, No. 179 Jones street, at 10 o'clock Monday morning. Rev. G. B. F. HALLOCK will officiate.

--The funeral of the late William BASSETT, whose death occurred yesterday, will be held from the family residence, No. 64 William street, at 9:45 o'clock to-morrow morning and at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.

--Mrs. Eliza MORONEY, widow of Patrick MORONEY, died this morning at the family residence, No. 211 Fulton avenue. Deceased is survived by two sons, John H., and James A., and one daughter, Mary A. MORONEY.

--Mrs. Catherine WILLIAMS died this morning at the family residence, No. 141 Main street west. Deceased is survived by one son, Raymond, and a sister. The funeral will be held from Oldfield's undertaking establishment at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning and at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral.

--Eliza, wife of Charles SMITH, died this morning at the family residence, No. 258 Adams street, aged 73 years. Deceased is survived by her husband, three sons, Elliott, Charles H., and Perry M. SMITH; three daughters, Mrs. Mary COMMONS, Mrs. Lydia PAGE and Mrs. Hattie MILLER, all of this city; also two sisters, Pauline and Lydia Town of Michigan.

--Charles J. ROBINSON died yesterday at the family residence, No. 181 Frank street, aged 43 years. Deceased is survived by his wife, his parents and one son, Webster ROBINSON, and two sisters, Mrs. ? BROWN and Mrs. C. R. WEBSTER. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.

--Mrs. Albert C. SMITH died yesterday at the family residence, No. 252 Troup street. Deceased is survived by her husband and three daughters, Anna E., Jessie and E. Bessie SMITH, also three sisters, Mrs. S. P. ROUSSEAU of Watkins, Mrs. James HASON and Mrs. C. W. STRUBLE of this city. The funeral will be held from the house at 3:30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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GORED BY A BULL

A Middleport Farmer Receives Terrible Injuries
   Middleport, April 5 - Jeremiah SOMMERS, a farmer living near this village, is suffering from terrible injuries inflicted by a bull.
   SOMMERS entered the box stall in which the animal was kept yesterday, and was immediately attacked. SOMMERS attempted to escape, but found that he had locked himself in.
   The maddened animal lowered his head and dashed toward SOMMERS, but dodging the rush. SOMMERS ran toward a ladder and grasped the lower round, shouting loudly for help.
   Just as he had pulled himself up to the first round Hannibal again charged, this time pulling SOMMERS from the ladder and cutting a deep gash in his left side, ripping through a heavy leather jumper, a vest and two shirts.
   SOMMERS arose to his feet and jumped aside just as Hannibal charged a second time. Hannibal crashed blindly into the side of the stall and again the desperate and terrified man grasped the lower rung of the ladder, but being faint with loss of blood, he did not have the strength to lift his weight to the ladder, and was now at the mercy of the bull.
   Hannibal charged again, bellowing fiercely, and knocking SOMMERS down, backed away for another onset. SOMMERS, nearly dead from his bruises and loss of blood, tried to crawl under the manger, but as a cat plays with a mouse, at the very first movement of the fainting man, the bull charged again, and catching SOMMERS upon his horns, tossed him violently against the beams above, and when he fell began pawing and goring the now unconscious man.
   At this critical moment Fred SHOLTZ, SOMMERS hired man, arrived with SOMMERS' dog, a huge mastiff, who has taken several prizes at dog shows. As SHOLTZ opened the door Hannibal stood over the nearly dead SOMMERS, pawing and goring him, while the sides of the stall and the straw upon the floor were bespattered with blood.
   The dog, seeing his master's plight, dashed at the bull and succeeded in distracting his attention until SHOLTZ could rush into the stall, snatch the bleeding and unconscious form and back out again.
   While SOMMERS is terribly injured it is probable he will recover.
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TROUBLES BEGAN EARLY

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hobbs Opened Hostilities After
They Had Been Married Two Weeks -- Separation Action

   Sarah N. HOBBS described her matrimonial troubles before Justice DAVY to-day in the separation action which she has brought in Supreme Court against her husband, William H. HOBBS. The husband keeps a hotel at Charlotte, and has been in the hotel business there for many years. They were married February 5, 1884, and two weeks later, so Mrs. HOBBS testified, HOBBS began aggravating her. He has kept it up ever since. In 1887, she brought suit in Supreme Court for a separation, but by a judgment filed February 14, 1887, a decree was denied because of insufficient evidence.
   Mrs. HOBBS went back to live with William, who is gray haired and not of a war-like appearance. She described several exciting incidents. By adroit cross examination her counsel, Daniel W. FORSYTH, brought her to tell of the happenings of June 28, 1888, which was a banner day in the lives of the HOBBSES.
   "HOBBS went out and got a piece of corn beef and a soup bone," related Mrs. HOBBS. "He wanted the soup bone for dinner the next day. I went to the pantry to get some things and HOBBS followed me. I started for the stairs and he seized me and yelled:
   "Now I've got you and I'll kill you."
The witness said that HOBBS pulled her sleeve out of her dress, but that she got away from him and ran into the shed. HOBBS chased after her and drove her away from the stove. She cantered around the table, with HOBBS in hot pursuit. She was putting the corn beef into some brine when HOBBS approached her from behind. She became aware of his presence, perhaps on account of his breath, which she described as "dreadful of whisky," and the running race opened once more. HOBBS hurled a chair down the cellar stairs.
   "He seized me by the neck and a limb," continued the witness. "He dragged me, he did; to the cellar, and he shouted 'here's where you go into the cellar after the chair. I hung to the table and grabbed the dipper and hit him over the head with it."
   Mrs. HOBBS said her husband accused her of the vilest things, saying she was intimate with a certain George COLE. He was drinking hard all the time she declared.
   HOBBS sat in the front row of seats during his wife's recital. He had a long article in his hand that was wrapped up in a newspaper and looked like a piece of gas pipe. When Mrs. HOBBS became especially severe in her remarks he gripped the gas pipe hard and gnawed his moustache. He made frequent trips to his attorney's table and gave him points.
   HOBBS denies that he was cruel to his wife and says this case will come out just like the first one. J. A. STULL appears for him.
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NUNDA MASONS
   Nunda, April 5 - District Deputy Grand Master Dr. F. R. SMITH of Rochester was given a rousing reception last evening by the Masonic order at his annual visit to Kishequa Lodge, No. _99. Representatives were present from the lodges at Dalton, Hunts, Canaseraga, Fillmore and Short Tract and aided in making the evening a successful one. A banquet was tendered the guests in the Livingston block under the Masonic rooms, it being in charge of the ladies of the Nunda Methodist Episcopal Church.
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MISSIONARY SOCIETY OFFICERS

Result of the Election Held by the Members at Calvary Church

   The Woman's Missionary Society of Rochester presbytery before the close of its annual meeting held in Calvary Church yesterday elected officer's as follows:
President, Mrs. William ALLING
vice-presidents, Mrs. D. M. HOUGH, Mrs. C. E. WEST, Mrs. William S. LITTLE, Miss Margaret D. NICHOLS, Mrs. Edward BRISTOL, Mrs. F. S. CROUCH, Mrs. George M. WARD, Miss M. F. THOMPSON, all of Rochester, Mrs. D. D. McCOLL of Geneseo and Mrs. W. W. REYNOLDS of Pittsford.
treasurers, foreign missions, Mrs. S. C. McKOWN
home missions and freedmen's fund, Mrs. Edward D. CHAPIN
corresponding secretary of foreign missions, Mrs. Herman C. RIGGS
assistant secretary, Miss Alice WICKES
corresponding secretary of home missions, Miss A. C. BARTON
recording secretary, Mrs. G. W. HARNER
secretary of Junior Endeavor societies and mission bands, Mrs. SEARCH
secretary of Christian Endeavors societies, Mrs. Eugene FROST
secretary of missionary literature, Mrs. William STREETER
secretary of missionary letters, Mrs. G. C. FROST
distributor of periodicals, Miss Jane NICHOLS.
   The following committees were appointed:
Special committee on home missions, Mrs. William ALLING, Mrs. Levi PARSONS, Miss F. W. LANDERDALE, Mrs. C. E. WEST, Mrs. J. M. DAVIS, Mrs. W. B. SYLVESTER, Mrs. Louise CHAPIN, Mrs. E. A. WEBSTER, Mrs. Edward BRISTOL, Mrs. Thomas CHESTER, Mrs. A. C. BARTON
nominating committee for 1902, Miss Margaret D. NICHOLS, Mrs. C. E. WEST of Rochester, Mrs. William BRODIE of Geneseo.
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"UNCLE TOM'S CABIN."
   Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company played at Baker Theater last night before a large audience and will do so again to-night, to-morrow afternoon and to-morrow night. The company is in the main capable though the version of the play used is not what it might be. The scenery is good and some of the acts are given well, but on the whole the aim of the managers seems to be to present a farce comedy under an old and honorable name.
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SUICIDE OF A BUSINESS MAN

James E. Durgin Found Dead in His Room
Smothered Himself With Chloroform --
Illness Had Brought on Depression of Spirits
Wife Found Him Lying on the Floor of His Room at Their Home on Warwick Street

   While suffering from extreme mental depression, caused by ill health, James E. DURGIN, superintendent and secretary of the firm of Copeland & Durgin furniture manufacturers, committed suicide at his home, 18 Warwick street, yesterday by inhaling chloroform. Coroner KLEINDIENST has charge of the case.
   Mr. DURGIN was at the factory on Jay street yesterday morning, but he left about 10 o'clock, telling his brother, who is president of the company, that he was not feeling well and would go to his home. He appeared to be somewhat depressed. His brother concluded that he had an attack of dyspepsia from which he suffered for some time. He said nothing that would indicate that he contemplated killing himself, and there was nothing unusual about his actions except that it was apparent that his spirits were depressed. He went to his bedroom at his home and at dinner time told his wife that he left too ill to eat. Soon after dinner he walked down stairs and for a couple of hours conversed pleasantly with his wife, after which he returned to his bedroom. Mrs. DURGIN went out at 4 o'clock to call on a neighbor. She returned about 5:30 and going to her husband's bedroom she was horrified to find him lying on the floor apparently unconscious. There was a strong odor of an anesthetic in the room. Mrs. DURGIN tried to arouse her husband. Being unsuccessful she became frightened and telephoned to Dr. Montgomery E. LEARY, whose office is on West avenue.
   Dr. LEARY hastened to the home of Mr. DURGIN. He pronounced Mr. DURGIN dead. On the floor near where the body lay when Mrs. DURGIN entered the room was a piece of cotton batting. This had been saturated with chloroform, and the supposition is that he held it to his nostrils till he became unconscious. Dr. LEARY was of the opinion that Mr. DURGIN was dead when his wife discovered him.
   Mr. DURGIN was 52 years of age. He was born in Laconia, N. H., and came to this city in 1877. He engaged in business and several years ago he became a member of the furniture firm of which his brother is president. He had been suffering from chronic dyspepsia about four years. He is survived by his wife, Alice DURGIN, and one son, William O. DURGIN, a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; two brothers, H. J. DURGIN, president of Copeland & Durgin Company, and C. H. DURGIN of Stockton, Cal., and one sister, Mrs. R. H. CARTER of Laconia, N. H.
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JOINER STREET FIRE

Slight Blaze Occurred in the Flat of John Coffey
   At 10:45 o'clock last evening an alarm from box 61 corner of Central avenue and Clinton avenue north, summoned the fire department to the apartment house at 40 Joiner street. The blaze was confined to the flat of Hyman NUSBAUM and was extinguished after a half hour's work by the firemen.
   The damage done amounted to $100. This loss is covered by insurance. The building is owned by John COFFEY. The fire was caused by two burning candles which had been placed on a stand in the sitting room, in observation of the Jewish Passover, falling on the floor and igniting some draperies.
   While carrying a hose through a window Joseph A. RINGLESTEIN of hose 12 received a cut in his right hand by some glass. He was sent back to the fire house and his injuries were dressed by a physician.
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FORGED WOMAN'S NAME

Buffalo Man Fined for Signing Rochester Woman's Name to Money Order
   Willard H. WEBBER of Buffalo was fined $150 by Judge COXE in United States District Court in Syracuse yesterday for forging the name of Mrs. Lavina HART of this city to a money order. WEBBER pleaded guilty when arraigned in court. He paid the fine and was released.
   WEBBER was stage manager of the Flower City Musee Company at the time of the forgery. Mrs. HART was a member and when at Johnstown, N. Y., said she was going to leave the company. She told WEBBER she expected a money order from a friend named Gustav JOHANSON, who lived in Rochester. She asked him to cash the order for her when it came. He did so, signing her name and then gave the money to Joseph, a brother of Mrs. HART and a hanger-on of the show, and Mrs. HART never got her money. The prisoner related these facts to Judge COXE and pleaded for mercy, claiming he did not know he was violating the law in signing the order.
   Mrs. HART was the cause of a furious fight with knives between the man who sent her the money and an Italian, named PONEPEO, in this city early Wednesday morning. The fight took place at her home on Ely street in this city and PONEPEO was badly cut. JOHANSON denied to the officers who were called in that he had a knife and the woman also stated that he had none. A knife was found in his pocket, however, and JOHANSON was held in police court on the charge of assault in the second degree. He will be examined on Tuesday next.
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AMUSEMENTS

Sara Bernhardt Seen by a Small Audience
   "La Darne Aux Camelias" in French by Sara BERNHARDT and Constant COQUELIN and company, drew but a small audience to the Lyceum Theater last night. There were four reasons for the small attendance, Holy Week, the play, the price of seats and the language used by the actors. Those who were present enjoyed the performance even if the great majority of them could not understand a word that was uttered on the stage. Signs of nervousness were manifest during the first and second acts, but from the time in the third when COQUELIN appeared as the elder Duval the closest attention was given to all that was done until the end. Words were of no account then. The art of the great BERNHARDT was sufficient to hold the people. A feature of the performance was the magnificent gowns worn by the star. Each act has its gown and all are most beautiful. To-night the company appears in Brooklyn.
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THOMAS SULLIVAN
   Wellsville, April 5 - Hemorrhage coming suddenly upon Thomas SULLIVAN, a prominent resident of this place yesterday, caused his death without any warning whatever. Mr. SULLIVAN who was nearly 71 years of age, was apparently in good health the night before and he attended a meeting of the C. M. B. A. Lodge. He did not complain of feeling ill, but in the morning he was seized with a violent attack of coughing which caused the rupture of a blood vessel. Death followed in a few moments. Deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country forty-seven years ago, locating in Wellsville in 1867, where he has since lived. He was one of the oldest members of the C. M. B. A., having been connected with that lodge for over 21 years. Two daughters and three sons survive.
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ALLEGANY DEATHS

Wellsville, April 5 - Mrs. PERRY, wife of Rev. T. L. PERRY of this place, died suddenly with heart disease Tuesday night, which followed a severe attack of the grip. Deceased was 70 years of age and had been afflicted with heart trouble at various times before. Mrs. PERRY was born in Monmouthshire, South Wales, March 31st, 1831, and celebrated her 70th birthday last Sunday. An aged and infirm husband and two daughters survive. Funeral this afternoon.
    Other late deaths in Allegany county are:
    Mrs. Hulda P. STILLMAN of Almond, aged 82 years; Mrs. Charles RICE of Allentown, aged 40 years; John P. SMITH of Granger, aged 78 years; Emily E. K. LEWIS of Shongo, aged 55 years; Mrs. B. F. WILLIAMS of Allentown, John WILSON of Rushford, ages unknown.
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LLOYD -- BAILY

Wedding in Fairport -- An Election of Officers

   Fairport, April 5 - A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. BOWN on South Main street yesterday afternoon when their niece, Miss Estella M. LLOYD and Rev. Albert W. BAILY of Portland, Me., were united in marriage by Rev. Carrie PRICE of Lincoln. Only relatives of the bride were present. The groom is pastor of the M. E. Church at Portland, Me., to which place the happy couple left on an early train.

   The Sunday evening services in the various churches will hereafter begin at 7:30 o'clock.

   Fairport National Protective Legion No. 287, has elected the following officers:
President, Charles W. BUTLER;
vice president, George WARNER
worthy past president, Frederick WARNER
secretary and treasurer, R. W. PICKETT
chaplain, Chester HUTCHINSON
conductor, Jennie DEHANO
inside guard, Samuel WARNER
trustees, Frederick WARNER, Mrs. Sarah DEHANO.
   Rev. D. Thomas MacCLYMONT, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will have for his subjects Sunday, April 7th, morning, "How Christ Dealt With a Doubter;" evening, "Two Angels in White."
   Special services are being held in the Congregational Church this week in commemoration of passion week. This evening the services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. POST of Bristol Center. Next Sunday special Easter services will be held in connection with the celebration of the Lord's supper.
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MRS. MARY EDMONDS
   Nunda, April 5 - Mrs. Mary EDMONDS, a prominent worker among the poor and in Methodist Church circles, died suddenly yesterday at her home in Dalton with pneumonia, aged about 80(?) years. Deceased had been a well known resident of this section for 60 years, and had always led an active life, being interested in the helping of the poor orphans in New York city at the time of her death. She was the mother of Mrs. Henry AVERILL, the postmistress at Hunts. Two daughters and two sons survive.
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WYOMING DEATH RECORD
   Warsaw, April 5 - Recent deaths in the county of Wyoming are:
William M. BINGHAM, late of Warsaw, aged 72 years.
Henry BAKER, late of Orangeville, aged 72 years
Frank C. SPELLMAN, late of Castile, aged 71 years
William HOY, late of Johnsonburg, aged 70 years
Hugh M. KITTLE, late of Varysburg, aged 52 years
Fanny M. ALDERMAN, late of Warsaw, aged 78 years
Emma AIKIN, late of Castile, aged 52 years
Esther MAHER, late of Java, aged 63 years.
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FOLLOWED BY HIS COMRADES
   Hulberton, April 5 - The funeral of Domenico PIPERNO, who was accidentally drowned at the Baldurn & Hines stone quarry, one mile west of Hulberton, took place on April 2d. Deceased being a member of the Knights of Labor, about 250 of the order from the Hulburton and Holley districts of the Sandstone section, marched in procession with banners draped from the house at Hulburton to the grave at Holley, a distant on three and one-half miles.
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MRS. ESTELLE E. WOODWARD
   Batavia, April 5 - News is received here of the death in Keene, N. H., of Mrs. Estelle E. WOODWARD, a native of Batavia. She was born in 1831 and was a daughter of the late John DORMAN of Batavia. For eight years she was a student at Mrs. William G. BRYAN'S Batavia Seminary and was the first boarder to attend there. Later she attended Dr. BEECHER'S Seminary at Saratoga Springs. On August 18, 1869, she was married to Mr. WOODWARD and they took a European trip. On their return they settled in Keene.
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MRS. LOUISE J. BROOKS
   Le Roy, April 5 - This morning at 5 o'clock at her home on South street, occurred the death of Mrs. Louise BROOKS, wife of E. F. BROOKS. Mrs. BROOKS had been an invalid many years. She was born in New Haven, Conn., 62 years ago, but her home had been in Le Roy for twenty-eight years. Besides her husband she leaves one son, Charles J. BROOKS, and one daughter, Miss Emma BROOKS, of Le Roy. She also leaves a mother, a sister and two brothers who reside in Brooklyn. The funeral will be held on Monday.
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ZIBA C. CURTICE
   Canandaigua, April 5 - The death of Ziba C. CURTICE occurred last evening, following an operation yesterday for the removal of gall stones. Mr. CURTICE came to this town from Victor last May to take the undertaking business of O. N. CRANE. His pleasing personality gained for him a host of friends in a short time, and his sudden taking off is sincerely regretted. Deceased was aged about 48 years. A widow, three daughters and one son survive, Misses Lola L., Marion and Helen CURTICE, W. Townsend CURTICE. Mr. CURTICE was a leading member of Canandaigua masonic circles.
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MRS. NANCY HOLBROOK
   Seneca Falls, April 5 - The funeral of Mrs. Nancy HOLBROOK, who died at her home in Mynderee street, Tuesday evening, will be held from the house at 2 p.m., to-morrow. Rev. H. Grant PERSON, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of which she had been a member for the past thirty years, will officiate. Mrs. HOLBROOK was born in Whitesboro, in 1812. She moved with her parents to Homer, in Cortland county, where she married Dr. Thomas HOLBROOK, and in 1866 they came to Seneca Falls, where he engaged in the practice of dentistry, which he continued until his death in 1889(?). She was a woman of culture and refinement. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank SMITH of Rochester, and Miss Julia HOLBROOK of this place. The interment will be in Restvale Cemetery.
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PALMYRA PATHMASTERS
   Palmyra, April 5 - Commissioner of Highways Jacob LUSK has appointed the following pathmasters for the ensuing year:
Frederick CAFFYN, James L. GALLOWAY, Willis MARSH, W. W. BUTTON, E. P. JOHNSON, Lewis CARROLL, Marimus BERTELL, Port Gibson; Anthony De GILKE, East Palmyra; John DEYOE, John SMITH, Wm. H. COLE, James COYLE, Isaac NORTIER, F. S. MAUDER, Cornelius ALBRIGHT, C. H. KNAPP, David JEFFREY, Charlie H. JOHNSON, John McGEE, Henry DIXON, Frank HAMMOND, Fred JONES, James CLINTON, Cornelius DELAHAY, Cornelius Le Roy, Wm. FISHER, Fred BEAL, O. M. CLARK, Jacob FISHER, J. W. HARDY, Albert MITCHELL, Edward PALMER, Alfred EAST; N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R., Jos. BENEDICT; Laurence DUFFY, Thos. HANNAGAN, Michael FLYNN, West Shore railroad, Jerome FULLER, James PLYTER, John VERBRIDGE.
   Electric railway affairs are agitating the minds of Palmyrans. Two franchises were granted to different companies at the last meeting of the board of trustees.

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