Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Fri Feb 22, 1901
WILLIAM H. BITTNER DEAD
Well Known and Highly Respected
Member of Local Police Force
The many friends and acquaintances
of William H, BITTNER were pained to hear yesterday of his sudden death at
his residence, No. 5 Harvest street. He was seized with an attack of the
grip two weeks ago, after which hemorrhage of the lungs set in. His death
came as a great surprise to the members of the force, as it was not
generally known that he was seriously ill.
Mr.
BITTNER was appointed a member of the force April 10, 1900, by a special act
of the legislature. He was known as an energetic and faithful officer, and
it was while in the performance of his duty that he contracted his last
illness. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Myrtle BITTNER, his
parents, one brother, Louis, and two sisters, Mrs. Louis ALMS, and Mrs.
Charles ROTHMAN. He was a member of the Police Benevolent Association.
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FUNERAL OF SIDNEY HALL
The funeral services of Sidney Hall
were held yesterday afternoon at his late residence, No. 110 Champlain
street, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Albert EVANS, pastor of the Westminster Church,
of which Mr. HALL was a member, conducted the services. The members of
Genesee Lodge, I. O.O. G. F., of which the deceased was a member, attended
in a body. Interment was made at Mt. Hope.
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FUNERAL OF THOMAS DUKELOW
The funeral services of
ex-Detective Thomas DUKELOW will be held to-day at 2:30 P. M. from his late
residence, No. 99 Woodward street. Rev. E. P. HART, of St. Mark's Church,
will officiate. Chief of Police CLEARY has issued an order for all men of
the department not on duty to report at the central station at 2 P. M. to
attend the funeral. Interment will be made at Mt. Hope.
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Mrs. Mary
K. POPP died last night at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick
BERNS, No. 35 Treyer street, aged 79 years.
Mrs.
Margaret FINNICON died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary
B. McRODEN, No. 81 University avenue.
Harold F.,
son of David and Sarah HYLAND, died yesterday at the family residence, No.
14 Curtin street, aged 6 years.
Elizabeth
B. BARRONS died in this city yesterday. She is survived by one son and one
daughter, both of this city.
John
ERWIN, aged 37 years, died at St. (line missing) deceased was a member of
the National Stone Cutters' Union.
Thomas
MacMILLAN, aged 55 years, died at the family residence, No. 398 St. Paul
street, yesterday.
Elizabeth
LAUSER, (maybe LAUFER?) aged 60 years, died yesterday morning at her
residence, No. 41 Morris street.
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COST OF CANAL
Engineer J. Nelson Tubbs Has
Expressed no Opinion
Referring to an Associated Press
dispatch, stating that J. Nelson TUBBS, with other engineer had indorsed the
estimate of State Engineer Bond as to the cost of a barge canal through the
state of New York, Mr. TUBBS said yesterday.
"I
have not indorsed the estimate of the state engineer in this matter of the
cost of a barge canal, neither have I criticised it, for the very good
reason that I have not seen a figure of such estimate and am not therefore.
In a condition to either indorse criticise."
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EXHIBITION OF MAGIC
S. Arthur PALMER gave an exhibition
of magic at the First Presbyterian Church last night, before an
audience of nearly four hundred. He introduced a number of the late
HERMANN's illusions, and the programme was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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DIED
MAC MILLAN - In this city,
Thursday, February 21, 1901, at the family residence, 398 St. Paul street,
Thomas Mac MILLAN, aged 55 years and 9 months.
-Funeral Saturday, 2:30 P. M.
Burial private.
FINNICON - In this city, Thursday,
February 21, 1901, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary B. McRODEN,
81 University avenue, Mrs. Margaret FINNICON.
-Funeral Saturday morning at 8:30
from the house and 9 o'clock from St. Bridget's Church.
HYLAND - In this city, Wednesday,
February 20, 1901, at 14 Curtin street, Harold F., son of David and Sarah
HYLAND, aged 6 years.
-Funeral from the house Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Private.
LAUFER - In this city, Thursday,
February 21, 1901, at the residence, 41 Morris street, Mrs. Elizabeth LAUFER,
aged 59 years, 11 months. She leaves a husband, two daughters, Mrs. G. W.
MUTH, Mrs. E. W. NORTON, one son Frederick.
-Funeral at the house Sunday at
2:30.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sat Feb 23, 1901
NIAGARA
SAVED HER CHILDREN AT COST OF HER LIFE
Mrs. Pendergast's Body Recovered Only After Fire Burned Out
Charred To A Crisp
Flames at Niagara Falls Thought to Have Started From Lamp
Used in Heating Pipes Supposed Frozen
Fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the home of Edward PENDERGAST, on Ontario
avenue, Niagara Falls, and robbed Mrs. PENDERGAST of life, her charred body
being taken from the ruins following the fire.
It was about 3 o'clock when the box 314 rang, and
called out the Niagara avenue department, three blocks away. When it reached
the scene of the fire it was found there was no water to be had, owing to the
poor pressure. A chemical wagon was called from the Second street department,
two miles away, and, pending its arrival, snow and water were thrown on the
fire.
The flames gained great headway and in the end the
building, which was a two story frame structure, was destroyed. In the early
stages of the blaze Mrs. PENDERGAST had carried her two children out of the
house and was helping with the furniture. The fire burned quite a long time,
and as she did not put in appearance it was found that she had been caught in
the burning building when she returned.
After the embers had cooled her body was recovered in
the cellar, charred beyond recognition. Coroner SLOCUM was notified and
allowed it to be removed to an undertaking establishment.
A step of the wheel at the city pumping station
burned before the fire started, necessitating a shut down. When the pumps were
again started the big pump refused to take suction, owing to ice. Noticing the
lack of water, it is thought Mrs. PENDERGAST, thinking the pipes were frozen,
was thawing them with a lamp when the house caught fire. Toward the close of
the afternoon the city plant mains were connected with the mains of the
Niagara Falls Water Works Company, and pressure thus secured.
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YATES
CHILD'S SUDDEN DEATH
Susie LYNCH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy LYNCH, of Dundee, died Thursday
about noon, having been ill less than twenty-four hours with spinal
meningitis. She was 10 years of age. Her sudden demise has caused much sorrow
among her many friends, as she was a beautiful child.
Miss Emily DAY died in Bellona Thursday with grip, aged 68 years.
The Yates County Farmers' Club was organized this week, the object of which is
the mutual benefit of its members, and a suitable constitution was adopted.
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MONROE
Wedding of Miss Alzora A. Jordan and George R. Knickerbocker
The marriage of Miss Alzora A. JORDAN and George R. KNICKERBOCKER occurred
Thursday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin JORDAN, living
between Penfield and Fairport. At 2 o'clock the bridal party entered the
parlor to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march, played by Mrs. Lewis
JORDAN, and beneath an arch of evergreen and roses Rev. L. W. RAYMOND spoke
the words which made them husband and wife, the compact being sealed with a
ring.
The bride was gowned in white organdie and carried
bride roses. The bridesmaid, her sister, Minnie, wore white and carried pink
and white carnations. About thirty guests were present. Mr. and Mrs.
KNICKERBOCKER took an evening train for New York.
CAUCUS AT CHURCHVILLE
The Churchville Democratic caucus was held yesterday afternoon in the village
hall. James H. BUSHNELL was elected chairman; James BRADY and Frank GARAGHAN
and John LEMMON, tellers. Lyman MORGAN was nominated as trustee for the
ensuing year, to succeed Samuel WIDGER. James BRADY was nominated treasurer;
Michael BRUTON, police constable; standing committee, Joel SNOW, James BRADY
and James BUSHNELL. A motion was made and carried that this committee could
fill vacancies.
JOHN DRYER
John DRYER, of Fairport, died at his home on Jefferson avenue Thursday morning
of heart disease, aged 77 years. Mr. DRYER enlisted in the One Hundred and
Eighth Regiment and served during the Civil war. Deceased is survived by a
widow, two sons and three daughters.
A dividend of $2 on each share has been declared by the Churchville Hearse
Association.
The Penfield union school gave a delightful entertainment at the town hall
last evening in honor of Washington's birthday.
A pleasing and highly enjoyable piano recital was held last evening by the
pupils of Miss Lotta J. HYATT, of Rochester, at the home of Mrs. Elijah
B_DETTE, Churchville.
The fourth of a series of entertainments under the auspices of the Young
People's Society of Christian Endeavor, was given in Windom hall, Scottsville,
last evening and was fully up to the standard of these high class
entertainments. Edward H. FRYE, monologist, was the attraction.
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GENESEE
LAVAN A NATIVE OF IRELAND
Thomas CASEY, of Geneva, went to Batavia yesterday and took the remains of his
brother-in-law, James LAVAN, of Niagara Falls, who was killed in the Lehigh
Valley wreck near Stafford Thursday, to his home at 5 o'clock in the
afternoon. Mr. CASEY stated that LAVAN was 27 years of age and had lived in
this country twelve years. He was a native of Ireland.
SAD COINCIDENCES
A notice of the death of Mrs. Ann H. BLOSSOM, of Batavia, was published in the
Democrat and Chronicle last week, and it now develops that on February
15th, the day of her death, Almerin FORD, her brother, died at his home in Dunville,
Ont. This makes four members of the family who have died on February 15th. Mr.
FORD was also a native of Batavia, where he was born May 15, 1815.
LAST HONORS FOR FRANK TREGEA
The funeral of Frank S. TEREGA (two different spellings), which was held at
the Methodist Church in Le Roy yesterday afternoon, was largely attended. Rev.
F. S. PARKHURST, pastor of the church, officiated, assisted by Rev. G. M.
HARRIS, of Rochester. The Le Roy Chemical Hose Company, of which the deceased
was a member, attended the service in a body.
MORTIMER JUDSON
Mortimer JUDSON, whose residence was in the town of Covington, two miles from
Pavilion, died Thursday evening of heart disease, aged 74 years. He was
born in Friendship but went to Covington with his parents when 4 years old. He
leaves his widow and one son, Leslie M. JUDSON, who resides at the homestead.
FRED SCHNEDLER THANKING HIS LUCKY STARS FOR HIS ESCAPE
Yesterday afternoon Fred SCHNEDLER, a Batavia tailor, had a remarkable escape
from death in a violent manner, SCHNEDLER was driving on Main street, bound
east, when his horse suddenly plunged forward at the corner of Main and
Jackson streets and the cutter was overturned on the crosswalk. As the cutter
turned SCHNEDLER (didn't get the rest)
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Willie LEVERING, aged 13 years, an adopted son of M. M. LEVERING, of Bath,
disappeared from that village Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, and all efforts
to locate him have failed. The boy wanted to go to a social Wednesday night
and his father thought he ought to be at home and did not let him go. The next
morning the lad rode to town with his father, and Mrs. LEVERING gave the boy
ten cents to purchase a writing tablet that he wanted to use at school. That
was the last seen or heard of him. He was not at school Thursday. Mr. LEVERING
got the boy about a year ago from the Ladies' Aid Society of Rochester, which
institution he has notified of the boy's disappearance.
ESCAPED EASILY
While Levi HOTCHKIN, a well-known farmer of Prattsburg, was working in his
woods Thursday, he had the misfortune to be struck by a falling tree which
pinned him to the ground. The extent of his injury proved to be broken collar
bone, which seems slight in comparison with what was feared when help first
reached him.
AMASA BODINE
Amasa BODINE, a highly respected farmer, died yesterday of heart disease.
Many years ago he came from Orange county and settled in Prattsburg, where he
had since resided. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Fred and James,
and one daughter, Mrs. G. W. LANE, of Middlesex.
TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY
The Prattsburg Grange, the oldest society in the state to receive its charter,
will celebrate its twenty-seventh anniversary to-day.
A farmers' institute will be held Thursday at Beachville.
Rev. Alfred PRATT, of Campbell, has been appointed chaplain at Craig Colony.
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WAYNE
Announcement is made of the marriage of Charles Roy YOUNGS and Miss Mary
M. DUBOISE, both of the village of Marion, the ceremony having been performed
by Rev. Donald G. DUNKIN, pastor of the Newark Baptist Church.
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ONTARIO
Little Interest Shown in Empire Preserving Co.'s Effort to Increase
Stock.
The meeting of the stockholders of the Empire Preserving Company, Canandaigua,
called for yesterday afternoon at the town house there, was not attended
largely enough to permit of the transaction of business, and it was adjourned
without date. The object of the meeting was to vote on the proposed increase
of capital stock, and it appears from the apathy of the stockholders that they
are losing their interest in the concern.
THE HOLIDAY IN CANANDAIGUA
Yesterday morning at the Canandaigua high school and academy there was a brief
programme of appropriate music and an address by Superintendent NORRIS. The
day was quietly observed in Canandaigua. In the evening the A. M. Murray Post,
G. A. R., held open house, and a number of guests enjoyed a social evening.
HOOK-MARBLE
Married, at West Bloomfield, February 20th, by Rev. N. W. BATES, Albert L.
HOOK, of North Bloomfield, and Miss Ethel S. MARBLE, of Holcomb. The wedding
occurred at the residence of Harry B. MARBLE, brother of the bride. The couple
go at once to reside with the groom's mother at North Bloomfield.
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ORLEANS
There Will be Two Tickets in Field at Medina Election
The village caucus held in the opera house at Medina Thursday night was
attended by the largest crowd in the history of local politics. Fred L. DOWNS
was unanimously renominated for president of the village, Charles W_EDON
acting as chairman of the meeting.
The first contest of the evening was between the
candidates for alderman. S. E. FILKINS placed in nomination the names of
Charles N. HOOD and Carl H. BREED, the members of the board whose terms expire
this spring. John J. RYAN, in a speech in which he jumped heartily on the
present board, nominated Bert TIMMERMAN and John MOORE. Over 400 votes
were cast, HOOD and BREED winning by forty majority. George A. NEWELL defeated
R. J. SHEA for treasurer, Joseph RYAN defeated John BACON for collector and H.
M. STARR defeated Myron COLBY for assessor. Election occurs March 5th. The
ticket which was defeated on Thursday, it is said, will be in the field, and
the contest promises to be an exciting one.
WORRY OVER SAN JOSE SCALE
Orleans county fruit growers are much worried over the prospect of the
introduction of the San Jose scale into this county. There is very little of
the scale in the county at present; but a few orchards are affected, and it is
feared that the coming season will witness the spread of the pest, unless the
most strenuous efforts are made to prevent it.
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LIVINGSTON
Union Hose Company of Dansville Planning Minstrels for Next May
The Union Hose Company of Dansville has decided to give another of its
pleasing minstrel entertainments. The dates for the performances are May 27th,
28th and 30th, and the following committee has been appointed to make all
necessary arrangements: Chairman, J. M. EDWARDS; vice-chairman, J. G. KRAMER;
treasurer, F. P. MAGEE; secretary, J. R. McCURDY; G. F. SPENCER, B. H.
OBERDORF, S. F. CONSALUS, G. W. CROSS.
The first minstrel show given by the company was
in the spring of 1893, and since that time five shows have been given, with
great success. The entertainments are made a social feature in Dansville and
many people go from nearby villages to witness them.
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MURDER AT NEWARK
An Italian Quarrel Ended in a Brutal Crime
Newark, N. J., Feb. 22 - Joseph MOTORTE, 26 years old, married and a
laborer, was brutally murdered at Avondale, N. J., about six miles north of
Newark, by Angelo COFONE, aged 25, and Michael COFONE, aged 20. the latter
were arrested in Newark, while waiting in the Fourth Avenue station of the
Erie railroad for a New York train.
All the parties live in Avondale, and though the
COFONES spell their names the same they are no relation to each other,
MOTORTE, the COFONES and Lewis CROTRA and Louis FARRARRA were in a saloon
near the Avondale bridge, over the Passaic river, and about 10 o'clock got
into a discussion about wrestling. A quarrel resulted, and the COFONES went
out. Soon afterward the other three started for home along the Avondale
road. They had gone only a short distance when the COFONES sprang from a
clump of bushes. Each were armed with a heavy club about four feet long and
resembling a bale stick.
They attacked MOTORTE, beating him about the head
with the clubs. The other two interfered and FARRARRA was struck on the
back. He ran away and CROTRA pretended to draw a revolver. One of the
COFONES instantly drew a pistol and fired a shot at him, and he, too, ran.
Then they beat the already prostrate MOTORTE to death, left him on the road,
and fled to Newark.
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DEATH OF A BRAVE VETERAN
Rome, N. Y., Feb. 22 - Wilson SMITH, a prominent resident and a veteran of
the Civil war, died this morning, aged 60 years. Mr. SMITH, in the face of
death, took command of a Union gun at Little Washington, N. C., in 1862,
saved the day for the federal forces, but was maimed for life. For this
action he was awarded a medal of honor by congress.
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WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH
Niagara Falls, N. Y., Feb. 22 - Mrs. Edward PENDERGAST, 35 years old, wife
of Edward PENDERGAST, of Ontario street, was burned to death this afternoon.
Fire destroyed their home this afternoon, and after the flames had been
extinguished, Mrs. PENDERGAST's charred body was found in the ruins.
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ORDER TO EXPEDITE ENLISTMENTS
Utica, N. Y., Feb. 22 - Captain FINLEY, of the local recruiting station, has
received notification to expedite enlistments for infantry and cavalry
service in the Philippines. One applicant rejected to-day fainted five times
while undergoing physical examination.
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EX-MAYOR OF SYRACUSE DEAD
Syracuse, N. Y., Feb. 22 - George P. HIER, former cigar manufacturer and
ex-mayor of this city, died this afternoon, aged 75 years. He was wealthy
and one of the leading citizens of Syracuse.
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POSTMASTER AT DEPEW
Washington, Feb. 22 - The senate to-day confirmed the nomination of George
A. COTTON as postmaster at Depew.
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DIED
STANTON - Wednesday morning, February 20, 1901, William E. STANTON, aged 65
years.
-Funeral services from his late residence, East Brighton, Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
WOODWORTH - Friday, February 22, 1901, Chauncey BOOTH WOODWORTH, aged 82
years.
-Funeral services at his late residence, No. 41 South Washington street,
Monday, February 25th, at 2:30 P.M.
BARROWS - In this city, Thursday, February 21, 1901, Elizabeth C. BARROWS,
aged 55 years and 5 months. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. KENT,
and one son, John M.
-Funeral Sunday at 2:30 at 2:30 P. M., from the Bronson Avenue Baptist
Church.
PIKE - In this city, on Friday morning, February 22, 1901, William S. PIKE,
aged 74 years.
-Funeral from his late home, No. 69 Portland avenue, on Sunday at 2 P. M.
BITTNER - In this city, Thursday, February 21, 1901, at the family
residence, No. 5 Harvest street, William H. BITTNER, aged 35 years.
-The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house
and at 2:30 from Grace Lutheran Church, on Bay street.
POPE - In this city, Thursday, February 21, 1901, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Frederick BERNS, No. 35 Treyer street, Mrs. Mary K. POPE,
aged 79 years.
-The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house
and at 2:30 from St. Paul's Church on Fitzhugh street.
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WILLIAM S. PIKE
Death of a Former Engineer of the New York Central
William S. PIKE died yesterday morning at the family home, No. 69 Portland
avenue, aged 76 years. Mr. PIKE was born in Paris, Oneida county, in 1824,
and when a young man came to Rochester and had since lived here, a period of
nearly sixty years. He entered the service of the New York Central railroad
in 1850, and remained until about twelve years ago, when he resigned on
account of failing health. He was at one time connected with the Bay
railroad.
Ten years ago he was appointed city street
inspector and acted in that capacity for three years. He was a member of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Mrs. PIKE died about two years ago,
soon after the couple had celebrated their golden wedding. The funeral will
be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.
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THOMAS DUKELOW
The Funeral of the ex-Detective Held Yesterday Afternoon From the Home
The funeral of former Detective Thomas DUKELOW, of the city police
department, was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family
residence, No. 99 Woodward street. The services were largely attended, among
those present being the uniformed members of the police force, with the
exception of those on duty. Rev. Edward P. HART, of St. Mark's Episcopal
Church, officiated. The survivors of the Thirteenth New York Regiment, of
which the deceased was a member, also attended.
Included in the floral offerings, which were
beautiful and many, was a set piece in the shape of a detective's shield
made of roses, and bearing the inscription, "Detective, of Police
Force." This was a gift of the Police Benevolent Association.
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CHAUNCEY B. WOODWORTH
Death of One of the Oldest Residents of the City
At noon yesterday, Chauncey B. WOODWORTH departed this life at the ripe age
of 82 years. His death occurred at his residence, No. 41 South Washington
street. He had been ill for six weeks. A cold which he had contracted
developed into pneumonia and, though the disease was conquered, it left him
too exhausted to survive.
Mr. WOODWORTH was one of the residents of
longest standing in this city. On June 19, 1819, a canvas covered
"prairie schooner" pulled up before what was then the Culver
tavern corner of East avenue and Culver road. The wagon contained Spencer
WOODWORTH, his wife, two daughters, and three sons, who had come all the way
from Coventry, Conn., in that vehicle the journey occupying twelve days.
They forded the Genesee near where the jail now stands, and, continuing
westward, settled on the Chili road on the farm which is now owned by Mrs.
Elmer C. SMITH, granddaughter of the pioneer. The youngest son was the
subject of this sketch, and was then three months old. Rochester was then a
scattered village of about a thousand people, most of whom lived in the
southern section near the Rapids.
Mr. WOODWORTH grew up on the farm, and at
twenty-one started in life for himself by engaging in the grocery business
on the spot where the Granite building now stands. In 1841 he gave up that
business, and took possession of a farm and sawmills in the town of
Irondequoit, where he converted the timber of the forest into lumber for the
growing city. In 1853, he was one of the firm that built the "Chrysler
Palace block," now occupied by the Beadle & Sherburne Company. A
few years later he began the manufacture of perfumery and extracts, and to
this the manufacture of glass was added. This grew to be a very extensive
business and is still carried on under the style of C. B. WOODWORTH &
Sons.
In 1868, when the Rochester City and Brighton
Railroad Company's property and franchise was sold under a mortgage
foreclosure, Mr. WOODWORTH purchased it out and out. He then joined with
others, re-organized the company extended its tracks and other facilities,
and made the road thoroughly efficient.
In 1890 he sold this large interest to others, and
then followed the electric system in our street railroad.
In 1852 he was elected sheriff of Monroe county. He
was, later on, a trustee of the Mechanical Savings Bank, a director and
vice-president of the Flour City National Bank and vice-president of the
Rochester Trust and Safe Deposit Company. Among his more recent undertakings
was the erection of the WOODWORTH building, corner of State and Platt
streets, a really splendid manufacturing building. He was for many years a
trustee of the Theological Seminary.
On January 5, 1841, Mr. WOODWORTH was married to
Miss Martha J. SMITH, of Boston, Mass. They had five children, four of whom
survive; his three sons, Chauncey C., Frank E, and Harry S. WOODWORTH, and
his daughter, Mrs. Helen A. SMITH. Mrs. WOODWORTH died three years ago.
Mr. WOODWORTH was one of the men who make a success
of every undertaking. He was intimately associated with many of the men who
made Rochester what it is, and the old friends who survive him will, feel
his loss most deeply. His personal life was exceedingly pure and true. He
enjoyed a really beautiful old age, and mellowed with his years, becoming
one of the most gracious and gentle of men."
The funeral on Monday, at 2:30 o'clock and will be
conducted by the Rev. J. W. A. STEWART, D. D., of the First Baptist Church,
of which church Mr. WOODWORTH was a highly esteemed and faithful member.
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COURT MATTERS
POLICE COURT
Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1901
Present -- Hon. Charles B. ERNST, police court judge.
Jennie WHITE, drunk; adjourned to March 1st.
Edward FALLS, drunk; adjourned to March 8th.
William McLAUGHLIN, drunk; adjourned to March 1st.
William PHALEN, drunk; judgment suspended.
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Joseph T. ALLING Going Abroad
Joseph T. ALLING left yesterday for New York, where he will take a steamer
to-day for Europe. Mr. ALLING will be gone a month or six weeks; his trip
including Southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
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MORTUARY MENTION
William E. STANTON, aged 63 years, died Wednesday in East Brighton.
Elizabeth C. BARROWS died in this city Thursday, aged 55 years. She leaves
one daughter, Mrs. R. KENT, and one son, John M. BARROWS.
Ruth C. TODD, infant daughter of Albert and Nellie TODD, died Thursday at
the home of the parents, No. 68 Commercial street.
Mrs. Mary A. LEGLER died yesterday morning at No. 91 Charlotte street, aged
65 years. She leaves two sons, Officer Adolph LEGLER and Lawrence J. LEGLER,
both of this city; a daughter, Mrs. D. J. KENNEY, one sister, Mrs. John
WEISENGERBER, of Reubens, Kansas, and three brothers, Joseph, George M. and
Mathias LEGLER, all of this city.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Sun Feb 24, 1901
DIED
CULHANE - In this city, Sunday morning, February 24, 1901, at the
residence, 39 Ambrose street, Elizabeth, wife of Daniel CULHANE.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
WRIGHT - At Johnson's Creek, Saturday, February 23d, Miss Frances V.
WRIGHT, a former teacher at No. 5 school, this city.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
LERCH - In this city, Saturday, February 23, 1901, at his home, 28 Orchard
street, Charles W. LERCH, aged 35 years 6 months.
-Funeral from the house Monday at 2:30 P. M.
PEARCE - In this city, Saturday morning, February 23, 1901, at the family
residence, 174 Jay street, Elsie, only child of Harry and Hattie PEARCE,
aged 1 year and 9 months.
-Burial strictly private.
WOODWORTH - In this city, Friday, February 22, 1901, Chauncey Booth
WOODWORTH, aged 82 years.
-Funeral services at his late residence, 41 South Washington street,
Monday, Feb. 25, at 2:30 P. M.
STARKWEATHER - At Ridgeland, Saturday morning, February 23, 1901, Emily
L., wife of C. G. STARKWEATHER, aged 58 years.
-Funeral services will be held at the family residence in Ridgeland
Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 2 P. M.
SCHROEDER - At the family residence in the town of Irondequoit, Catharine,
wife of Henry SCHROEDER, aged 42 years. She leaves besides her husband,
two sons and two daughters.
-Funeral Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends of the family invited to
attend.
FRIEDERICH - In this city, Saturday, February 23, 1901, Harold Lewis,
infant son of Daisy L. and William M. FRIEDERICH, aged 11 months and 8
days.
-Notice of funeral hereafter.
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Mrs. G. RAU, Art Studio
Removed to 247 Main street east. Miniature
jewelry, hand-painted china, crayons, pastels, water colors. Pictures
framed to order. All work guaranteed.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mon Feb 25, 1901
DEVELOPING UPPER FALLS
A Large Increase of Available Power
Will Rival Niagara
An Important Step In conserving River Energy
Just An Object Lesson
Thirty Six Hundred Electrical Horse Power to be Produced With
Direct-Connected Generators in the New Structure Under the Cliff.
It has been frequently intimated of late, in view of the steps taken
towards controlling and regulating the flow of water in the Genesee
river, that Rochester is destined to become a rival of Niagara Falls, in
furnishing power in the form of electricity. It is pointed out that the
river has a fall of 255 feet within the city of Rochester, which is
available for power purposes, and that this fall is so distributed as to
enable its advantageous utilization.
Work has been in progress at the foot of the
upper Genesee falls since last September which, while not attracting
very much public attention, marks a very important step towards this
increased development of the energy of the river. It was the privilege
of a Democrat and Chronicle reporter, yesterday afternoon, to make a
quiet visit to the new building which arises out of the river at the
foot of the falls on the east side, a height some 120 feet above low
water mark.
The history of this building, as well as the
uses for which it is intended, is very interesting. It was the consensus
of the opinion of local engineers that a foundation for a building at
this point could not be secured, although it was realized that such
consummation would be an extremely important factor in the
development of Rochester's power industries. Early last fall a coffer
dam, 35 by 36 feet, was constructed in the river at the foot of the
falls, extending down to the solid rock. It was a work of infinite
difficulty, but was finally accomplished, and after the water had been
pumped out the sloping rock was leveled. Then a massive stone foundation
was constructed, reaching above high water mark. So massive and solid
was this foundation, in fact, that it brought the solid rock above high
water mark. On this foundation was erected a massive brick building, the
roof of which is 120 feet above low water mark at the foot of the falls.
Just inside the cliff, to the southeast of the
new building, the Rochester Gas & Electric Company, which
constructed the building, is sinking a twelve foot shaft through the
solid rock. In this shaft will be placed a penstock which will utilize
the full capacity of the shaft. Near the bottom the penstock will be
divided into three branches. One of these branches will furnish water
for a 1,400 horse-power turbine wheel, another for an 800 horse-power
wheel, and the third for still another 1,400 horse-power wheel, to be
placed in position as soon as the demand for the additional power
requires it. The first two wheels will be installed as soon as the shaft
is completed, which will be during the coming summer.
The first floor of the new power building is
just above high water mark, and it is on this floor that the big
turbines will be placed. The larger wheel will be directly connected to
a 1,400 horse-power, direct-current generator and the smaller turbine to
an 800 horse-power direct-current generator, thus placing 2,200 electric
horse-power at the disposition of the station without the use of
belting. The current will be led by conductors to the station on the
brink of the falls, and distributed where required. When the third
turbine and generator are installed, this building will furnish 3,000
horse-power in addition to the 3,000 horse-power already furnished by
the station.
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MORTUARY MENTION
The names of Mrs. Fred FREUND and Christina LERCH, sisters of the
deceased, should have been included in the list of members of the family
of Charles W. LERCH, who died Saturday.
The funeral of the late Chauncey WOODWORTH, who died Friday last, will
be held from the residence, No. 41 South Washington street, at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon.
William, son of William and Margaret JOHNSON, died yesterday at the
family residence, No. 194 Monroe avenue, aged 2 years and 2 months.
Patrick BOYLEN died yesterday morning at the residence of his son,
Bernard, No. 26 1-2 Prospect street, aged 78 years.
Alice KANE died yesterday at No. 158 Scio street, aged 48 years.
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Case Of Malicious Mischief
Frank METZINGER, a cabinet maker, 21 years old, was arrested at
11:40 yesterday forenoon at No. 418 Jay street, by Nicholas BATZ, and
turned over to Officer McLEAN of the fifth precinct. BATZ conducts the
saloon at No. 418 and METZINGER is charged with destroying a blind.
This is the saloon in front of which young HOLZSCHUH was almost fatally
stabbed a few weeks ago.
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Two Good Talkers To Be Heard
Frederick L. McGHEE, of St. Paul, Minn., one of the attorneys for the
National Afro-American Council in the Louisiana test case, will speak at
Zion Church this evening on the war amendments. T. Thomas FORTUNE, of
New York city, will also deliver an address.