Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Wed May 1, 1901
THREATENED TO MURDER GROGAN
Eastman's Quarrel With His Brother-In-Law
Continued Ill-Will
Testimony Damaging to The Defense
The Bullets Examined
Expert Testimony on the Composition of the Rim-Fire and Center-Fire
Cartridges at the Murder Trial in Cambridge - The Court's Rulings
Cambridge, Mass., April 30 - The court to-day decided the question
raised yesterday by the counsel for Charles R. EASTMAN, the defendant in the
murder trial in progress here, as to the admissibility of evidence of a quarrel
between EASTMAN and his alleged victim, Richard GROGAN, Jr., seven months
previous to the shooting of GROGAN on July 4, 1900, by ruling to admit the
evidence provided the government would show evidence of continued ill-will
between the men up to the time of the shooting.
John GROGAN, brother of the dead man, told of a quarrel between
EASTMAN and GROGAN in November, 1899, when GROGAN told EASTMAN he was tired of
feeding him and his family. EASTMAN was in the act of raising a chair when
witness put his foot on it and stepped between the men. EASTMAN withdrew, saying
to Richard GROGAN.
"I will ping you if I have to wait five years for this."
EASTMAN repeated this declaration twice.
Expert testimony was given this afternoon was given this afternoon
on composition of the rim-fire and center-fire cartridges. The testimony was of
interest, as Professor WOOD found tin in the fragment of bullet taken from
GROGAN'S body which corresponded with the composition of the center-fire bullet,
while the rim-fire bullet was of pure lead.
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KIDNAPPERS' OFFER
Would Return $21,000 if Mr. Cudahy Stops the Search
Omaha, April 30 - Edward CUDAHY has received a letter purporting to
come from the persons who kidnapped his son Edward on December 18th last, and
received a ransom of $25,000 in gold, offering to return $21,000 of the ransom
if the reward for their arrest shall be withdrawn and the search abandoned.
This proposition came in a letter from Elgin, Ill., and Mr. CUDAHY
is convinced of its authenticity. Mr. CUDAHY has refused to consider the
proposition and declared his determination to prosecute the search to the end.
"I received a letter about ten days ago," said Mr.
CUDAHY. "It was dated April 15th, at Elgin, and bore the Elgin postmark. I
turned it over to the detectives. It was very brief and recited that the chief
kidnapper had communicated with the writer. It set forth that the chase by the
detectives was getting uncomfortably close and asked if I would withdraw the
offer of reward now outstanding and let up on the effort to find the criminals
and have $21,000 of the $25,000 ransom returned to me.
"It seems that the writer got somewhat in a hurry for as soon
as he mailed the letter he went to Chicago, where he called on my brother
Michael the same day. I started for Chicago but before I reached there the man
had disappeared, leaving directions as to how he could be reached."
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TROY BANK HAS AN ASSIGNMENT BELIEVED TO BE VALID
Little Falls, N. Y., April 30 - The president and attorney of the
City National Bank of Troy came here to-day to investigate the validity of the
$9,600 stock in the National Herkimer County Bank left as collateral with them
by ex-Mayor Hadley JONES for loan of $8,000. They had with them assignment of
stock by Mrs. JONES, in whose name the two blocks of 70 and 26 shares stand on
the books of the bank. Those who saw the assignment believe it genuine.
Mrs. JONES's friends assert this does not incriminate her as she
executed any paper her husband desired and she paid no attention as to what was
done with her stock after she placed it in her husband's hands. The Troy bankers
served notice on the officers of the National Herkimer County Bank that they
considered their stock genuine. The officers of the National Herkimer County
Bank say the courts must decide who are the legal owners of the stock.
It is now known that JONES did not secure over $50,000 at the
highest estimate on alleged forged bank stock certificates. Only four banks have
so far reported holding these certificates.
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ASSAULT IN SECOND DEGREE
Under Sheriff William H. BROWN yesterday arrested Jacob SMITH, at
Atlanta, upon a bench warrant charging him with assault in the second degree.
SMITH was indicted by the last grand jury for alleged assault upon Jonas
HARTWELL, a well-known character of Atlanta. The quarrel between the men was the
result of remarks made by HARTWELL about SMITH'S wife.
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LIVINGSTON
Frightful Death at Fowlerville of Engineer From Ashtabula, Ohio.
Thomas COLLINS, of Ashtabula, Ohio, a stationary engineer employed
on the new trestle work being built on the Genesee & Wyoming railroad, two
miles west of Fowlerville, fell from the trestle yesterday at 10 o'clock and
sustained injuries from which he died in about four hours.
He fell about twenty-five feet, striking on his back, injuring his
spine, fracturing his hip and puncturing his lung. He was about 50 years of age,
and one of his sons was working with him.
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SIXTY YEARS MARRIED
Joyful Celebration of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Maxwell's Wedding Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. MAXWELL, of Caledonia, celebrated the
sixtieth anniversary of their marriage Monday afternoon at the home; four miles
east of Caledonia village. About 150 guests assembled at the spacious home, and
the afternoon was spent in a social manner. James A. MAXWELL and Mary BARROW
were married April 29, 1841, at the home of the bride which was only a mile
distant from the home they have occupied for the sixty years which have elapsed
since then. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Donald C. McLAREN, who was pastor
of the United presbyterian Church of Caledonia for forty years. Five children
were born to Mr. and Mrs. MAXWELL, all of whom, with the exception of one, Mrs.
John SHOULDER, of Scottsville, survive. The remaining members of the family were
present Monday: Mrs. James ESPIE, Mrs. Erastus WEEKS, Mrs. Alton ESTES and
William J. MAXWELL, all residents of Caledonia. Thirteen grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren the total number, were also present at the anniversary. Of
those who attended the wedding but six are living, three of whom, Mrs. John
McNAB, a sister, John C. McVEAN, of Caledonia, and Newman WARREN, of
Scottsville, were present.
Mr. MAXWELL is 85 years old and Mrs. MAXWELL 81; but they are both
as active and interested in life as they ever were, and it is to that they
attribute their youthful appearance. A fine supper was served in the
dining-rooms, about fifty being served at a time. After supper Rev. Gilbert O.
MILLER, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church of Caledonia, in which Mr.
MAXWELL has been an elder for many years, made some appropriate remarks. A
letter of congratulation, among many others, was read from rev. L. M. RUSSELL,
D. D., of Pittsburg, Pa., a former pastor. Mr. and Mrs. MAXWELL look hale and
hearty enough to celebrate their diamond wedding.
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STEUBEN
Eight Happy Corning Hearts That Now Beat as Four
Corning was the scene yesterday of four weddings, the contracting
parties of which are all well known young people, who have the well wishes of
their numerous friends for their full share of the world's happiness. The first
wedding was that of John G. GREGORIUS and Miss MARGARET RYAN, which occurred at
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church at 6 o'clock in the morning when Rev. W. J.
LEE, the assistant pastor, joined them in holy wedlock. The ceremony was
followed by a nuptial mass. Miss Elizabeth RYAN, a sister of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid and Joseph GREGORIUS, a nephew of the groom, was best man. A wedding
breakfast followed the ceremony given at the home of the bride, after which the
newly married couple left on a Western trip. They will reside in Corning.
The second wedding was that of Miss Edna RUSCH and Bert MOXLEY, son
of D. D. MOXLEY, one of the officials of the Corning glass works. The marriage
was performed at the residence of the bride's uncle, Joseph SHAFFER, at 9
o'clock, being performed by Rev. Walter C. ROBERTS, the rector of Christ
Episcopal Church. After the wedding a breakfast to the wedding party was given
at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. MOXLEY, after which
the newly married couple left on an Eastern trip, and on their return they will
reside in Corning.
The third wedding was that of Miss Marguerite FREEMAN, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. FREEMAN, and Alfred MALTBY, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
MALTBY. The service was performed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. FREEMAN by
Rev. Walter C. ROBERTS, rector of Christ Episcopal Church. After the wedding
breakfast was served. Harry L. TYLER presided at the piano. After
congratulations the couple left on an Eastern trip. They will reside in Corning
on their return.
The fourth wedding was that of Miss Cherriebell BOVIER and Frank W.
HARTER, which occurred at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the residence of the
bride's mother. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. S. A. MORSE, of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Mabel JOHNSON, a cousin of the bride, was
bridesmaid, and John BRUNSWICK acted as best man. After a delicious wedding
dinner the newly married couple left on a trip to Rochester, and on their return
will reside with the bride's mother at No. 88 East Market street.
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ANOTHER OLD SOLDIER GONE
Richard COLLINS, an inmate of the New York State Soldiers and Sailors' Home,
Bath, died at the guardhouse there yesterday morning at 6:45 o'clock. COLLINS
went to the home Monday evening under the influence of liquor, after being
outside the greater part of the afternoon. The captain of his company ordered
him locked up in the guardhouse for the night. The home police took him there
and turned him over to the keeper of the guardhouse. Early yesterday morning the
man showed signs of sickness, and Dr. SHELLMAN, the assistant surgeon, was
notified, and hurried to the guardhouse. He found the man suffering from uraemic
convulsions and in a very bad way. The doctor did what he could for COLLINS, but
the old veteran was beyond medical aid.
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MONROE
Carlin Mustn't Meddle With Dams in Mendon Any More
A. KREUZER, miller at Mendon Center, discovered that some one had
blown up the dam at the head of the outlet near the deep pond last Wednesday
night, letting a flood of water descend down the mill race, causing him
considerable damage. His suspicions rested upon J. CARLIN, a near by resident
who had threatened to let the water down.
Acting on that belief KREUZER swore out a warrant for CARLIN'S
arrest, and the preliminary hearing was had before Justice Albert LORD Thursday,
and CARLIN was held for trial Monday at Malone hall, Mendon Center, at 10
o'clock A. M. As a result CARLIN was bound over to keep the peace in a $200
bond.
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BILL OF PARTICULARS
In the action brought by Edward JENKINS, of Sweden, against William
H. H_LER, of Clarkson, for $10,000 for alienation of Mrs. JENKINS's affection,
Attorney DEAN, of Brockport, yesterday morning in special term at Rochester
moved that he be given a bill of particulars, specifying the time and place of
each specific accusation. Justice DAVY ordered that the bill of particulars be
furnished.
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A trustees' meeting of the North Chili cemetery will be held in the
M. E. Church at North Chili, May 11th, at 2 P. M.
Henry P. STURGIS, of Mendon Center, formerly of West Bloomfield,
lies stricken with paralysis, with little hope of recovery.
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TAKEN HOME TO REST
The funeral of Elijah ALLIS was held yesterday from the family
residence in Prattsburg. He died at the home of his daughter, Miss Lizzie May
ALLIS, at Ames, Iowa, where with his wife he had been spending the winter. Mr.
ALLIS was 80 years old and had passed the greater part of his life in Prattsburg,
except a few years when he was engaged in business, in Chicago. For many years
he was a member of the school board and during the GARFIELD and ARTHUR
administration was postmaster. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, who
is professor of German in the State Agricultural College of Iowa.
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BETTER HAVE BOUGHT 'EM
John MAHONEY, of Bath, was arrested Monday evening at the home of
his mother on East Morris street, by Officer James H. DUANE. MAHONEY was charged
with petit larceny in stealing a pair of trousers and rubber boots from the
Mansion house, Bath. The officers drove to Snyder Hill earlier in the evening,
expecting to find MAHONEY there, but were informed that he was in Bath. Officer
DUANE had to effect an entrance by breaking in the front door. In Justice
DUDLEY'S court yesterday morning MAHONEY was sentenced to serve 120 days in the
Monroe County Penitentiary.
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MECHANICS INSTITUTE
A Considerable Sum Remains to be Raised by Contributions
The annual meeting of the domestic science board of the Mechanics
Institute was held yesterday morning, and these officers were elected:
President, Mrs. Emil KUICHLING; first vice-president, Mrs. Arthur S. HAMILTON;
second vice-president, Mrs. L. P. ROSS; recording secretary, Mrs. William
STREETER; corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. B. LEE.
Reports from some of the committees in attendance at the recent
opening of the Eastman building were presented, but so many are yet lacking that
no estimate of receipts can be made. The accounts of some of the committees are
not yet balanced, and a full report will not be forthcoming for some time.
A meeting of the teachers' committee was held yesterday, and the
course for the coming year was considered. The class in physical culture, by
Mrs. BISHOP has proved very successful. A study room for the pupils is one of
the marked improvements coming with the occupation of the new building. The hall
will accommodate nearly 100 pupils, and will be highly appreciated. The work of
arranging the rooms for physical culture, physical laboratory apparatus and
other rooms is in a satisfactory condition of progress.
While, for the reasons given above, accurate figures of the net
receipts for the recent opening are not at present obtainable, it is thought
that the total will be not far from $8,000. This will leave a sum nearly as
large to be raised to meet the necessities of the institution by the generosity
of citizens of Rochester.
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BOY STRUCK BY THE CARS
George Gartner Killed at Child Street Crossing
Drawn Under Cars
Body Horribly Mangled By Heavy Train
Was With His Brother
The Two Were Walking by the Track When in Some Unknown Way the
Younger Lad Was Drawn Under the Wheels and Crushed to Death
A fatal accident occurred yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock near
the Child street crossing of the New York Central railroad when little George
GARTNER, aged 9 years, was crushed beneath the wheels of a west-bound freight on
track 3. The lad was horribly mangled, and death must have been instantaneous.
Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified, and had the remains removed to the morgue.
Just how the boy came to get under the wheels of the train is not
known, as there are several versions of the affair. Officer John HETZLER, who
was among the first to pick up the remains, interviewed those who saw the
accident. One Charles COOK, who at the time the boy was killed was coming down
Child street, said he saw George and his brother Willie standing by the track.
All at once, as COOK said, he saw George's legs fly up in the air, and then he
disappeared under the wheels. Flagman Joseph LORSON, who is stationed at the
Child street crossing, said he saw the boys by the track, but then the train
came between them and he did not see how the lad went under.
Willie, the 12-year-old brother of the dead boy, said that he and
his brother were on their way home, and were walking along by the side of the
track. All at once, as the train was passing, something on one of the cars
caught in George's coat. He braced his feet and tried to shake himself free, but
all his efforts were in vain, and he was drawn under the wheels. When asked if
his brother had tried to catch a ride on the cars. Willie emphatically said no.
When Officer HETZLER reached the scene the mangled body of the boy
was lying about two hundred feet west of the Child street crossing. One of the
boy's legs was found about a hundred feet east of the body, and blood and pieces
of his clothing were scattered along beside the track.
It is said that it is the common practice of the boys living in the
neighborhood to catch rides on freight trains, and despite all the efforts of
the flagmen and other officials to break up the dangerous practice, many boys
still spend much of their time in the dangerous pursuit. Many trains are moving
back and forth at this particular place, and it is a wonder that more of the
youngsters don't get hurt.
The train which killed the GARTNER boy was said to be a regular
freight which passes at about 5 o'clock each day. It was made up of about
fifteen cars, about half of which passed over the boy. The train did not stop
after the accident, and the engineer was probably unaware of the casualty.
The dead boy lived at No. 2 Wagner place, which runs off of Naples
street, a short distance from the railroad. He is survived by his father, John
GARTNER, who works at the PARSON'S malt house on Warehouse street; his mother,
and two brothers, Willie, aged 12 years, and Arthur, aged 7. George's tragic
death is all the harder for the family as they have recently buried another
child, Eddie, who died of diphtheria.
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MET DEATH AT THE CROSSING
Edward Marr Killed at Henrietta by a Lehigh Valley Special Yesterday
Edward MARR, aged 34 years and unmarried, was struck and instantly
killed at the Lehigh Valley railroad crossing in the village of Henrietta at
11;20 o'clock yesterday forenoon. Coroner KILLIP was called and will hold an
inquest in the case to-morrow.
Edward MARR was a farmer residing at West Henrietta, and was
driving home from East Henrietta when he met death. He was in a one horse buggy.
The only witnesses of the tragedy were two boys, and the story they told the
coroner is in substance as follows:
The unfortunate man was driving toward the crossing near the
railroad station in the village, when, looking up suddenly, he saw a passenger
train approaching from the west at a high rate of speed. He first started to
back on from the tracks and then whipped up the horse to cross in front of the
train. The delay was fatal, for the body of the wagon was struck with fearful
force by the engine. The wagon was carried on the cow-catcher of the engine a
quarter of a mile before the train could be stopped. When the wreck of the wagon
was removed from the engine, MARR was found inside, dead.
Apparently the only wound on him was a fracture of the base of the
skull back of the right ear, and it was evidently this that caused death. The
body was taken back to the village and the coroner notified. The horse was well
out of the way of the train and escaped uninjured. It was stated that the train
which killed MARR was a special, carrying officials of the Lehigh Valley road.
Edward MARR was in partnership with a man named Andrew BROGAN. He
was unmarried and is survived by six brothers.
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KNOCKED DOWN BY SIDEWALK RIDER
Mrs. Scott, of Dengler Street, May be Fatally Injured - Police After the
Offender
The police have received notification of a dastardly act of a
wheelman who was riding on the sidewalk, and are now looking for the man. It is
expected that his arrest will take place to-day. As a result of the accident
Mrs. SCOTT, an aged lady living at No. 21 Dengler street, lies at the City
Hospital hovering between life and death.
A member of the family last night told a Democrat and Chronicle
reporter the following story of the accident. Last Friday morning Mrs. SCOTT,
who is about 87 years of age, stood at the corner of Campbell and Grape streets,
waiting for the many wheelmen to pass on their way to work. The time was just
before 7 o'clock, and the street was pretty well filled with the wheels. She
felt secure on the sidewalk, however, but her confidence was misplaced. As she
stood there, the informer said, a wheelman came riding along on the sidewalk at
a rapid rate of speed, and the old woman not seeing him was struck, knocked down
and run over.
Like all such persons as the wheelman, is reported to be, he never
stopped to see the extent of the injuries of the victim, but mounted his wheel
and rode away as fast as possible. Passersby with more humanity than the
sidewalk rider, stopped and ran to Mrs. SCOTT, who lay on the ground unable to
help herself. The St. Mary's Hospital ambulance was called and the injured woman
taken home and physicians called.
They found one hip broken and possibly some of her ribs. Her
injuries and her age prevented a more thorough examination, for the shock to
Mrs. SCOTT had been very severe. She continued to grow worse and last night was
removed to the City Hospital.
Indignation ran high at the place of the accident, and had the man
who inflicted the injuries been caught he would have been roughly handled. While
kind hands were caring for the old woman he made his escape, and so far as known
has made no effort to learn of the extent of the injuries, nor has he offered
apologies.
The matter has been reported to Captain ZIMMERMAN, of the fifth
precinct, and the arrest of the man is expected to-day, as it is believed that
the police are on the right trail.
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ERNST CAN NAME CLERK
Police Justice ERNST now has the authority to appoint a
confidential clerk, under the bill just signed by Governor ODELL. It is expected
that he will select Investigator Edward O'LOUGHLIN, of the police department,
for the position. The bill was introduced in the assembly by Assemblyman
RODENBECK, where it was quickly passed, but was held up for a time in the senate
on account of the opposition of Senator WHITE. Later an agreement was reached
with the Syracuse senator, and the bill was reported out and passed.
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BURTON F. BLACKALL
Death of the Well-Known Electrical Expert at His Home in This City
Former City Electrician Burton F. BLACKALL died Monday night at his
home, No. 342 University avenue, at the age of 68 years.
Mr. BLACKALL was one of the best-known practical electrical experts
in the state. He was the first city electrician after the introduction of the
fire alarm system, and held the position for several years. For a number of
years he was connected with the Gamewell Fire Alarm Company as an expert, and
traveled extensively in the interests of the company. He was also connected in
responsible way with other electrical companies. He was a technical as well as
practical electrician, and enjoyed a national reputation.
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Edith R., infant daughter of Jacob and Kate STRASSNER, died at the family
residence on the Fields road in the town of Gates, last evening, aged 1 year and
7 months.
Margaret, wife of James C. MURPHY, died last night at her residence, No. 404
Jefferson avenue. Behold her husband, she leaves three daughters and one son.
Josiah ELLIOT died yesterday at the family residence, No. 40 Clinton street.
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CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT
The Plymouth Avenue Baptist Sunday-school gave an interesting and
amusing entertainment of magic last evening, in the church parlors. Several
difficult feats were successfully done by Messrs. STEWART and PEACE, and the
programme also included numerous readings and recitation. Altogether the
entertainment was a great success.
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JACOB FRANK RETIRED
Veteran Policeman Placed on the Pension List
Commissioner CASEY, of the department of public safety, was back at
his desk yesterday after a week at home nursing a strained leg. Although he has
not fully recovered from his lameness, he received a large number of callers who
had business to transact, and remained in his office nearly all day.
The commissioner formally announced the retirement from active duty
of Policeman Jacob FRANK, whose name has been placed on the pension roll.
Mr. FRANK is one of the veteran members of the department, having
been appointed December 20, 1870. He will be succeeded by Temporary Policeman
William K. McINERNEY, who was next in line for preferment. John P. MATTHIES, of
Brown street, will be taken from the eligible list as temporary policeman to
fill the place made vacant by Mr. McINERNEY's promotion.
Policeman FRANK, although he was always a patrolman, was one of the
most efficient officers that ever answered to roll call, and although small in
stature as compared with some of the men now doing duty, he was a fearless
officer, and was a terror to evildoers. He had many skirmishes with the toughs
of Fiddlers' Green, Mush Hill and other localities of the sort, but none of the
"gangs" ever could claim that they had ever vanquished
"Jake" FRANK.
In his youth mr. FRANK was a sailor and experienced adventures in
foreign lands. Prior to his appointment on the police force he was engaged in
the carting business. He is an exempt fireman and helped pull old "Cataract
No. 4" to the fires when Rochester was in "short clothes."
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CHARLES STORRS BARROWS
He Was a Man of Sterling Worth and Had Many Friends
Charles STORRS BARROWS, proprietor of the Snow wire works, died
Sunday last at the family home, No. 56 North Goodman street, aged 43 years. The
following tribute has been prepared by one who knew Mr. BARROWS well:
"In the death of Charles Storrs BARROWS, the proprietor of the
Snow wire works, the business and religious interests of Rochester lose a man of
a type which one could wish were more common. Quiet and modest to such a degree
that men often overlooked him and 'as often, on first impressions, somewhat
under-rated his true worth, he always grew steadily upon those who came in
contact with him. He was a man who could be depended upon. His integrity was of
the rock-ribbed kind and his word was as good as a gold bond of the first rank.
His judgment was excellent. He had a rare fund of common sense, and, to an
unusual degree, possessed the qualities of justice and fair-mindedness. He was a
kindly man in all of his relations with others and was a faithful friend, during
all kinds of weather, whether foul or fair. He was clean, straight-forward and
honorable in all of his dealings. He was one of those strong, sensible,
genuinely good men who are the solid bulwarks of any community, and of whom it
can truly be said that they will be sorely missed by those who stood with them
in any enterprise.
"When to such qualities there was added a strong and an
earnest christian faith, it is not surprising that, perhaps without his knowing
it (for he was a singularly modest man), he was looked upon as one of the true
pillars of his church. As the treasurer and then the president of the Men's
Guild of the Third Presbyterian Church, as a faithful attendant upon its
services, and as an active, though quiet, participant in its work, he was one of
those reliable men who are the backbone of any church, and whose going away
leaves a large gap.
"Here is a case where we can discriminatingly use the
statement --so often lightly made, but which, when literally true, is so weighty
-- He was a good man.' May his tribe increase.'
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PRETTY HOME WEDDING
Miss Rae Blanche Silsby and G. L. Watkins, of Detroit, United Last Evening.
A pretty home wedding took place last evening at 8:30 o'clock, when
Miss Rae Blanche SILSBY, of this city, and Guy Lester WATKINS, of Detroit,
Mich., were united at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M.
SILSBY, No. 52 Alexander street, in the presence of about seventy-five guests.
Rev. C. O. EAMES, of the South Congregational Church, performed the
ceremony in the back parlor of the house, which was tastefully trimmed for the
occasion. J. W. C. COR_USIER, of Buffalo, was best man, and Miss Minnie a.
HEWITT, of this city, maid of honor, Ada Louise LEWIS was the flower girl. C. E.
NAGLE and E. T. OTIS were the ushers. After the ceremony the wedding march was
rendered by Miss Ethel SAYRE.
Mr. and Mrs. WATKINS left late last night for a Western trip, after
which they will reside in Detroit, Mich., where the groom is a prosperous
business man.
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HICKERK - SECORD
Charles A. HICKERK, of Cleveland, O., and Miss Grace E. SECORD, of
this city, were united in marriage by the Rev. William T. BROWN at the residence
of Stephen A. LEGGETT, No. 50 Atkinson street, last evening at 8 o'clock. Mr.
and Mrs. HICKERK left at once for an extended Eastern trip, after which they
will reside in Cleveland.
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SIDEPATH COMMISSION MEETING
The Monroe county sidepath commission will meet this afternoon in
the office of Frank J. AMSDEN to consider the reported sale of sidepath tags by
agents in this city for 50 cents apiece. The names of the alleged violators of
the law are as yet unknown, and one of the objects of the meeting will be to
take steps toward the investigation of the matter. It is thought possible that
the newspaper reports of the controversy over the price that should be set upon
this year's tags may have confused some persons, 'and led to a misapprehension
as to the final disposition of the price dispute. Another matter that will come
up to-day is the fixing of the date after which Deputy McKEON will be authorized
to make arrests for riding bicycles on the sidepath without a 1901 tag.
Supervisor GALLUP will read to the commission some inquiries he has received
from Winnipeg on the subject of the Monroe county sidepath system.
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ROBERT RAY'S ANNIVERSARY
Robert RAY, Rochester's veteran railroader, begins to-day his
fifty-fifth year in the continuous employ of the New York Central railroad and
its predecessor. To-day Mr. RAY is white of hair and beard, and somewhat bent
from age, but he was a young man indeed when he began working for the old road
that afterward passed into the hands of the VANDERBILTS. At one time Mr. RAY was
ticket agent, depot master, telegraph operator, switchman and office boy
combined, at the Rochester station, but the system has grown to such an extent
that now several hundred men are requires to do this work in addition to the
other labor for the company in this city. Mr. RAY's many friends will no doubt
express to him to-day their pleasure at knowing that he is yet well, and able to
enjoy the fifty-fifth anniversary of his service on the road. Every year at this
time telegrams and letters come from all parts of the country to the old man.
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HIGH SCHOOL FORECLOSURE
Hon. Henry J. COOKINGHAM, of Utica, was in this city yesterday as
referee in the foreclosure action of O'CORR & RUGG, the sash and blind
manufacturers of Rochester, against the city and board of education of Little
Falls. The local firm had a subcontract for the interior furnishing of the high
school of Little Falls. The city decided, before the work was finished to revoke
the contract of Benjamin & Butler, from whom the Rochester company sub-let.
There is an unpaid balance on the account of each of the contracting firms, and
O'CORR & RUGG are endeavoring to foreclose a lien to recover what they claim
to be due to them. Lynn Brothers appear for the plaintiffs. Charles J. PALMER,
of Little Falls, for Contractor DOVE, H. BELLINGER for sub-contractor BENJAMIN,
and John D. BECKWITH for the city and board of education of Little Falls.
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GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED
Mr. and Mrs. Wendel BAYER, living with their daughter, Mrs. Joseph
SCHUELER, at No. 25 Leopold street, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their
wedding yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. BAYER attended early mass at St. Joseph's
Church. Later a reception to their many friends was held at the family home,
where a bountiful wedding supper was served . Mr. BAYER is 70 years of age, and
retired. His wife is one year younger. Many beautiful gifts were received
besides the hearty congratulations of their large circle of friends.
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BORN
HUNTER - To Mr. and Mrs. Carl K. HUNTER, a handsome boy of 15 pounds.
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DIED
REID - At New York city, April 2_, 1901, James Douglas REID, in his 83d year.
-A short service will be held in this city at the residence of Mrs. Wells
BAILEY, No. 22 James street, Wednesday, May 1st, at 3:45 P. M. Burial in Mt.
Hope cemetery at convenience of the family.
MURPHY - Margaret, wife of James C. MURPHY, last evening at her home, 404
Jefferson avenue. She leaves besides her husband three daughters and one son.
-Funeral from the house at 8 o'clock and from St. Monica's church at 9 o'clock
Thursday morning.
ELLIOT - At the family residence, 40 Clifton street, Tuesday, April 30, 1901,
Joseph ELLIOT.
-Funeral services at the house Thursday, May 2d, 3 P. M.
AKAY - In this city, Monday, April 29, 1901, at the family residence, No. 313
Averill avenue, Jacob, son of Abraham and Eliza AKAY, aged 26 years.
-The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon, May 1st, at 3:30 from St.
Andrew's Church.
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INTERCITY TENNIS
Sedwick Farm Tennis Club of Syracuse Proposes a League
Syracuse, April 30 - The Sedwick Farm Tennis Club has appointed a
committee to form an Intercity league, which shall play matches with clubs from
various cities in the state. The committee will immediately correspond with
clubs in Rochester, Buffalo, Utica and other cities, asking them to grant games.
The officers of the club are: President, William B. SMITH;
vice-president, Dr. Edward VAN DUYN; secretary, J. Stanley MOORE; treasurer,
Percy EMORY, Jr.; director, Milton NORTHRUP, Jr. The report of the treasurer at
the annual meeting last night shows the club to be in excellect financial
condition and there are a large number of applicants for membership. It was
decided to hold the annual city tournament previous to the state tournament to
be held at Buffalo during the week of July 12th. The events here will be held
during the first week in July. The committee will write to clubs throughout the
state asking them if they would join an interstate league.
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NIAGARA CYCLE PATHS
Commissioners Announce Plans For Active Campaign of Path-Building
Lockport, N. Y., April 30 - The Niagara county __path commissioners
have announced plans for a very active campaign of path building this season. A
contract will be let at once for a path from the end of the brick pavement at
Suspension Bridge to the brow of the hill at Lewiston, along the river road past
Deveaux College and the Devil's Hole. This is a bad road and the path will be
one of the great scenic beauty as well as unusually helpful to cyclers. The
plans and specifications have been drawn and the consent of the Falls common
council secured. Another contract will be let for the completion of the path
from the brick pavement on Paynes avenue, North Tonawanda, to Martinsville,
about half the work having been finished last year.
Lockport cyclers are elated by the announcement that the steep
toll-gate hill will be equipped with a six-foot path on the direct road to
Olcott, with a separate iron bridge for cyclers crossing the Red creek at the
foot of the hill, avoiding a very dangerous spot. This will complete a
continuous path from Lockport to Olcott, twelve miles. The East avenue and West
avenue paths will be extended and repaired and improvements will be made on the
Olcott path.
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TAYLORE COMING TO AMERICA
Edward TAYLORE, the diminutive Frenchman, who is considered one of
the fastest men behind pace in Europe, will come to this country next month and
participate in the boom of cycle racing. A cablegram to this effect has been
received by A. G. BATCHELDER, chairman of the N. C. A. board of control, with
the further information that TAYLORE and himself will sail for America on May
3rd. It is nor improbable that a number of other foreigners will accompany the
N. C. A. official, with more to follow who will arrive here in time for the
opening of the grand circuit.
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