Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Mar. 6, 1907
CALEDONIA MAN HURT BY A TREE
Caledonia, N. Y., March 6 - Yesterday afternoon Walter BENNETT, a young man who recently came here from Michigan
was very badly injured by a tree falling on him. He was getting out timber in the Guthrie woods, northeast of this
village. In running out of the way of the falling tree he ran immediately under it. He was struck across the abdomen,
being badly injured from the chest down to the knees. No bones were broken but internal injuries are possible.
Dr. F. V. FOSTER attended him and he is now at the home of (H or R?) D. SMITH in this village.
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OBITUARY
MRS. WILLIAM BEMENT
Canandaigua, N. Y., March 6 - Yesterday William BEMENT, a printer at the Ontario Messenger office, found his wife
dead in bed, when he went home to his lunch. She had been ill for some days, but it was not thought her condition
was serious. Heart disease is the cause of death, as given by the attending physician, Dr. H. C. BUELL. She was
37 years old, and had been married only a year.
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MRS. ANN E. SLAYTON
Cohocton, N. Y., March 6 - The sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Ann Elizabeth SLAYTON, took place on Monday,
following a stroke of apoplexy only an hour previous to death, at her residence, three miles south of this village.
The deceased was born November 7, 1850, in the adjoining town of Avoca, and had always resided in this vicinity.
She is survived by her husband, Walter SLAYTON, and two sons, Murray SLAYTON of Avoca and Eugene SLAYTON of Cohocton.
Funeral services were conducted this morning by Rev. John W. TORKINGTON, with interment at Neil's Creek Cemetery.
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MRS. KATHERINE HUSCHER
Pittsford, N. Y., March 6 - The funeral of Mrs. Katherine HUSCHER, a former resident of Pittsford, will be held
at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the German Lutheran Church in this village. She resided here for a long time
and it was several years after the death of her husband, Frederick HUSCHER, that she left here and moved to Brighton.
She had been ill for about four weeks but the last two weeks of her life were spent in St. Mary's Hospital, where
she passed away early Tuesday morning. She was 79 years of age, born in Gormershein, Rhine ?alati?at?. Near surviving
relatives are Katherine and Michael ???? of Rochester.
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CHARLES CHAPIN
Centerville, N. Y., March 6 - Charles CHAPIN, (80 or 90)? years of age and a life long resident of Centerville,
died at Angelles, where he was spending the winter, on Sunday. He leaves one granddaughter, Mrs. Edward J. HAG?EY
of Sandusky and two sisters, Mrs. Maria CAPIN of Silver Springs and Mrs. Sophia CHAPIN of Warsaw. The funeral will
be attended at the Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member, to-day, Rev. T. F. PARKER will officiate.
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MRS. MARY GREGORY
Seneca Falls, N. Y., March 6 - Mrs. Mary GREGORY, aged 73 years, died at her home in West Bayard street yesterday
of paralysis. Mrs. GREGORY had been a sufferer for a long period. She was the widow of John C. GREGORY and is survived
by three daughters, Miss Ella GREGORY with whom she lived; Mrs. James CULLOM, also, of this village, and Mrs. James
HARMON of Buffalo and by two sisters, Mrs. John O'HARE of Auburn, and Mrs. James DESMOND of Homestead, Pa.
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MRS. CATHERINE M. STORY
Waterloo, N. Y., March 6 - Mrs. Catherine M. STORY, aged 93 years, widow of Asa G. STORY, died Monday at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Hugh FULTON, on West Main street. The cause of death was old age. Deceased was a native of
Ovid, and was one of the oldest residents of Seneca county. She was the daughter of Peter Van EPPS and Catherine
COVERT. Her mother is said to have been the first white bride in Seneca county and her relatives were the pioneers
of this part of New York state. Besides the daughter mentioned, Mrs. STORY is survived by another daughter, Mrs.
William CHURCH of Syracuse, and a son, William H. DOBBINS of Geneva.
The funeral will be held from the residence of Mrs. FULTON this afternoon, the Rev. John Q. ADAMS officiating.
Interment will be in the DOBBINS cemetery, northwest of this village.
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FIRED LE ROY LOCKUP
Le Roy, N. Y., March 6 - Justice SKINNER yesterday sentenced Frank MALOY, to the Monroe County penitentiary for
five months, to which place he was taken last evening. MALOY had been at work at the salt works for a time and
on Monday he became intoxicated. MALOY was locked up Monday night and during the night he set fire to the bed-clothing
and came near burning up the village building, where the lockup is located. When Officer SETZ made his way up the
stairway which was filled with dense smoke, he found his prisoner overcome with the smoke and it required the services
of a physician to bring him to.
Rev. C. S. HOLLAND, pastor of the Methodist Church at Stafford, is now busy raising pledges for the improvements
to be made on the church edifice this spring. Thus far he has raised about $1,500 and it is desired to make the
amount over $2,000.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar GEER, have received word from Denver, Col., that their youngest son, Emory A. GEER is at the
point of death and can survive but a few hours. Samuel BRIDGES, a brother-in-law of the sick man, left here last
night for Denver.
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DIED
LEOPOLD - At the family home at Egypt, N. Y., Mrs. Adam J. LEOPOLD, passed into rest, Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.
Those who survive her are a daughter, Carrie, aged nine, a son, Edwin M. RAETZ, recently of Chicago, her father,
Philip RAETZ, four sisters, Mrs. Charles FLAD, Mrs. D. HELLMAN, Mrs. L. KNOBEL and Miss Carrie RAETZ, all of this
city, and two brothers, Jacob, of this city and Fred RAETZ of Minneapolis.
-Funeral notice hereafter.
BOND - In this city, on Wednesday, March 6, 1907, Martha, widow of John E. BOND, aged 74 years. She is survived
by two sons and two daughters, John E. and Robert M., and Mrs. Frank NETS of this city and Mrs. J. W. ARCHBOLD
of Battle Creek, Mich.
MILLER - In this city, on Tuesday, March 5, 1907, George MILLER, aged 65 years. He is survived by one son, George
H. of this city and one daughter, Mrs. Herbert B. HUSTED of Syracuse, N. Y.
-The funeral will take place from 328 1-2 Plymouth avenue on Thursday at 2 p.m.
VAN ZANDT - At her residence, 80 Savannah street, Tuesday evening, March 5, 1907, Mary A., widow of John J. VAN
ZANDT, aged 78 years.
-Funeral from the house Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Burial private.
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LITTLE GIRL'S DEATH DUE TO AN ACCIDENT
Slipped On Sidewalk and Fractured Skull
Coroner KLEINDIENST held an inquest yesterday into the death of Gertrude AINSWORTH, aged 11 years, who fell on
an icy walk in Lyell avenue on Saturday morning last and died of a fracture of the skull. After listening to testimony
by the child's mother and others, the Coroner gave a verdict of accidental death.
The girl fell at Lyell avenue and Austin street. The Coroner found that the walks were in a dangerous condition,
owing to a depression that allowed water to accumulate.
George F. FISHER, a clerk testified that the little girl passed him and that a few moments afterward he heard her
cry out. He and another man carried her home. She did not appear to be badly burt, and answered questions readily.
He said the girl slid some distance on the walk after falling.
Mrs. Cora AINSWORTH, of No. 544 1-2 Lyell avenue, mother of the dead girl, testified that two men brought Gertrude
to the house. She had sent her daughter out to buy a paper. She said the child complained of a pain in her head.
At first Gertrude was quiet, but became restless later on, when a physician was summoned.
Dr. Arthur THOMAS, of No. 470 Lyell avenue, testified that she found the child unconscious.
Other witnesses testified as to the condition of the walk. Dr. C. V. C. COMFORT said the child's death was due
to cerebral hemorrhage, caused by a fall upon the back of the head. He said the skull was unusually thin and that
the girl's heart was weak.
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WOULD LIKE PAY FOR THEIR MEAT
Suit Against Man Alleged to Have Been Partner in Market
The case of Patrick KELLEY and James KELLEY against Joseph LA COUR and William STEVENSON, was tried in Municipal
Court yesterday, but the jury was unable to reach an agreement. The KELLEYS are wholesale meat dealers. STEVENSON
conducted a meat market for over a year, during which time he ran up a meat bill of $432.25 which the plaintiffs
allege was not paid.
LA COUR is a brother-in-law of STEVENSON'S and plaintiff's claim that he lent or put into the market $200, thereby
becoming a partner. The suit was to force LA COUR to pay the meat bill of $432.25. LA COUR denied that he was ever
a partner and offered in evidence an insurance policy, checks and books tending to show that STEVENSON was sole
proprietor. LA COUR was represented by PECK & WHITBECK, and the plaintiffs by William H. TOMPKINS.
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COMPLAINS THAT HIS NEIGHBORS ANNOY HIM
Man is Advised To Quit Taking Patent Medicines
An elderly man called at police headquarters last night and with much solemnity presented to Sergeant KLEIN a letter
six pages in length. In the letter the man complained that he was disturbed by occupants of the building at No.
104 Main street west, and because of their racket he was unable to sleep at night. The man was referred to Captain
ZIMMERMAN, who promised to investigate.
The man complained that men and a woman kept up a loud noise in the room from 10 o'clock at night until 1 and 2
o'clock in the morning. He said the racket was continued from night to night, and that for two weeks he had been
unable to get a wink of sleep. He said he had gone to the room occupied by the persons, and that when he protested
a woman slammed the door in his face.
After reciting how badly he had been treated he said that for three weeks he had suffered from grip, and had been
taking a patent medicine for it. Captain ZIMMERMAN interrupted the man by advising him to throw the medicine away
and consult a physician.
The penmanship of the letter was excellent, but its construction indicated that possibly the man's mind was affected.
Acting Sergeant HENNEASEY is making an investigation.
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BORN
SAUNDERS - To Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. SAUNDERS, No. 106 Aldine street, Wednesday, March 6, 1907, a daughter.
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DIED
GRAHAM - At his daughter's residence, Mrs. E. M. SPARLIN, Lancaster, Pa., Tuesday, March 5, 1907, Gilbert GRAHAM,
aged 77(?) Years.
-Funeral at 2 P. M., Thursday, March 7th, at Mount Hope Chapel.
CHAPMAN- In this city, Monday, March 4, 1907, at the family residence, No. 44 Peck street, Albert CHAPMAN, aged
39 years. Deceased is survived by his wife, Sarah; two daughters, Nina and Netha CHAPMAN, of this city; his parents,
William and Salina CHAPMAN, of Collins Bay, Ont.; five brothers, Robert, of New York city; James, of Collins Bay,
Ont; William, of Detroit, Mich.; Edward, of Brockville, Ont.; Frank, of Pittsford, N. Y., and one sister, Ruth,
of Toronto.
-Funeral service at the family residence at 2:30 P. M. to-day (Thursday); interment at Mount Hope cemetery. Members
of Gerard Commandery, No. 254, Knights of Malta, and Court St. Paul, No. 417, F. of A., invited.
BOND - In this city, Wednesday, March 6, 1907, Martha, widow of John E. BOND, aged 74 years. She is survived by
two sons and two daughters, John E. and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Frank NETS, of this city, and Mrs. J. W. ARCHBOLD,
of Battle Creek, Mich.
-Funeral from No. 15 Woodlawn street, Friday at 2 P. M.
O'CONNELL - At her home, No. 137 Bartlett street, Tuesday, March 5, 1907, Annie O'CONNELL.
-Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 1 o'clock from the house. Interment at Brockport.
VAN ZANDT - At her residence, No. 80 Savannah street, Tuesday evening, March 5, 1907, Mary A., widow of John J.
VAN ZANDT, aged 78 years. Funeral from the house this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:30. Burial private.
THOMPSON - In this city, Wednesday morning, March 6, 1907, Charles Otis THOMPSON, aged 58 years.
-The funeral will take place from the family residence, No. 58 York street, Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Burial
at Wellsboro, Pa., on Saturday.
ARMSTRONG - At his late residence in Charlotte, Wednesday, March 6, 1907, James ARMSTRONG, aged 62 years.
-Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial at Riverside.
Mar. 8, 1907
MRS. EMMA GRASER
Death of Cohocton Woman, Following a Long Illness
Cohocton, March 7 - Mrs. Emma GRASER died at her home on Dansville street last night, after a long illness, following
an operation for cancer some months ago. Mrs. GRASER was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob WAGNER and was
born in the town of Cohocton fifty-two years ago. She was married to Valentine GRASER in 1879. His death occurred
May 8th, 1901.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank STERN and Miss Lottie GRASER, and one son, George, all of this place;
two sisters, Mrs. Mary HART, of Cohocton, and Mrs. William KREIDLER(?), of Fremont; five brothers, Nicholas, Jacob,
Wallace and George WAGNER, of Cohocton, and John WAGNER, of South Dansville.
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SOLOMON D. WIXON
Bath, March 7 - Solomon D. WIXON, one of the most prominent residents of the town of Wayne, is dead at the age
of 78 years. Mr. WIXON was born and had always lived in the vicinity, being for many years successfully engaged
in farming, and also conducting a large lumber and grist mill. He is survived by a son, and his wife. Mr. WIXON
was a prominent Granger, a member of the Odd Fellows' fraternity and was prominent in town polirics as a Republican.
He had held various town offices and had served as supervisor from Wayne.
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MISS ANNA O'CONNELL
Brockport, March 7 - The remains of Miss Anna O'CONNELL, a former resident of this village, whose death occurred
at her home, No. 137 Bartlett street, Rochester, were brought here this afternoon for burial. Miss O'CONNELL had
a large number of friends in this village and vicinity who will remember her many acts of kindness performed in
her long career of nursing. Interment was at the High Street Cemetery. Rev. George ARMSTRONG, of the Presbyterian
Church officiated.
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NORTHRUP - McCORMICK
Brockport, March 7 - At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCORMICK, who reside at Otis, five
miles northeast of the village, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mabel McCORMICK, and Edwin A. NORTHRUP,
a prominent young man of Sweden. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. M. MINOR of the Methodist Church of Garland.
After a short Eastern tour the couple will reside at East Sweden.
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CANANDAIGUA, March 7 - News came from Bristol this afternoon, of the death by suicide of Lee B. SMITH, a well known
young resident of that town. Young SMITH, who was the only son of the late William SMITH, a large hop grower of
the Bristol Valley, had been despondent for some time.
He lived alone in a small house on the farm of his mother, at Vincent, in the town of Bristol, and this afternoon
he took a dose of strychnine, then in great agony sought the home of his mother, finally reaching the doorstep
and falling there in a paroxysm. She was alone with him for some time, and finally succeeded in getting help, but
was unable to summon medical aid till too late.
SMITH died about 3:30 o'clock surrounded by a few friends, to whom he was able to bid good-by, as he retained consciousness
nearly to the end. He was about 36 years old.
Lee SMITH was a few years ago a prosperous young farmer. The hop farm left him by his father was one of the best
in Western New York. He had met with reverses and at the time of his death his wife and little daughter were living
at the home of the former's relatives in Cuba. They were summoned this evening by wire.
During the afternoon Coroner B. T. MacDOWELL, of Bristol Center, was called but did not consider it a case for
his attention, as SMITH had told of his act before he died.
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TEACHER KILLED BY PUPILS
Gotebo, Oklahoma, March 7 - Because he attempted to whip a boy pupil, Perry EVANS, teacher of a country school,
was attacked yesterday by a number of male pupils and injured so that he died a few hours later. The young men
who committed the assault are under arrest.
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SHALL STAY AT ALBION
Judge STEPHENS yesterday handed down a decision affirming the police court conviction of Mrs. Ellen BURNS KEELEY,
convicted of intoxication and sentenced to the Western House of Refuge, Albion, for three years. In her affidavit
asking for release Mrs. KEELEY says that on September 13, 1906, she visited Ontario Beach in company with her husband
and friends. There she drank two glasses of beer and was not intoxicated. Coming home on the car, she was sick
and went to sleep. At the Four Corners she was taken from the car and arrested.
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MORE TROUBLE FOR FRIEDMAN
Morris FRIEDMAN, an elderly man living at No. 614 North street, was in police court yesterday charged with annoying
his wife, Sarah FRIEDMAN. The charge was dismissed. FRIEDMAN started to leave the court room when he met Detective
BAUER, who rearrested him on a warrant that charged non-support. FRIEDMAN has been in police court on many occasions.
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TOLD IN A WORD OR TWO
Harrison N. HOWARD, of Brighton, has obtained employment in the Stearns automobile factory in Cleveland.
Secretary J. C. COLLINS, of the Rochester Railway Company, will leave to-morrow morning for a four days' visit
to New York and Philadelphia.
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COURT NEWS IN BRIEF
An order of discontinuance in the action of Richard BOWES against the Rochester Railway Company has been filed
with the County Clerk.
The following judgments were taken in Municipal Court yesterday: Kate MARTIN against Andrew MASON, $34.25; George
C. STAUD against William H. TROST and George G. COBBIN, $64.70; Joseph P. OLDFIELD against Philip BEGY, $94.26.
A hearing in the contest of the will of Flavia M. MORLEY was held yesterday by Surrogate BROWN. The contestant
is Mrs. William STROBEL, an adopted daughter of the deceased. The estate is small.
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MARRIED
BOOTH - BEESCH - At the residence of Rev. Dr. HEIMKAMP, Thursday evening, March 7, 1907, Clarence E. BOOTH, of
No. 13 Broegel street, and Mrs. Elizabeth BEESCH, of No. 267 Joseph avenue.
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BORN
SWITZER - Thursday, March 7, 1907, to Mr. and Mrs. George Cameron SWITZER, a son.
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DIED
LUNG - In this city, Thursday, March 7, 1907, Dr. Julius C. LUNG, aged 68 years.
-Funeral from his late residence, No. 620 Lake avenue, Saturday, March 9th, at 2:30 P. M.
CONNOLLY - Wednesday, March 6, 1907, Miss Anna B. CONNOLLY. She leaves her sisters, Sister Mary GABRIEL, of St.
Vincent's, Buffalo; Mrs. John C. FEE, Mrs. Frank D. ASHE, Mrs. Frances CUNNINGHAM; and her brother, James C. CONNOLLY,
of this city.
-Funeral from the residence of her brother, James C. CONNOLLY, No. 114 Pearl street, Saturday, March 9th, at 8:30
A. M., and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
BEMISH - At her home in Greece, N. Y., Thursday, March 7, 1907; Josephine A. BEMISH, wife of Richard BEMISH, aged
60 years. -Notice of funeral hereafter.
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HUSBAND IN PRISON, FAMILY IS DESTITUTE
Appeal Made For Woman and Three Children
More than a year ago Pietro BARTOLOMEO shot and killed a cousin, who he alleged, attempted to debauch his wife.
The shooting took place in Davis street. BARTOLOMEO was convicted and sent to Auburn prison for twelve years.
Yesterday a woman who is well known for her charitable work called at the Shelter in Sophia street, and informed
Superintendent KILLIP that Mrs. BARTOLOMEO and her three children were in a destitute condition. She said the unfortunate
woman was living in Garden street, and that the city allowed her $1.50 a week. That was all the revenue the woman
had. She said Mrs. BARTOLOMEO owed $12 back rent, and the large-hearted landlord was about to evict her and the
children. One child is 5 years old, another is 3, and one is but a few months, having been born after its father
was sent to Auburn.
Mr. KILLIP said last night that Mrs. BARTOLOMEO had struggled nobly with her little brood and that he would try
to interest the Italians of the city in her case. He said she was a careful woman, and kept her children neat and
clean. He will receive any contributions for her relief.
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ERROR IN DATE LIBERATES HUDDY
Proved He Was in Kane, Pa., When Alleged Theft Was Committed
After prosecuting the case of Walter HUDDY, charged with breaking into the Wentworth apartment house, East avenue,
and stealing $150 worth of jewelry from Theodore SCHELLINGS, for two days, assistant District-Attorney WIDENER
yesterday moved for the discharge of the prisoner. The defense showed that on June 9th of last year, the date the
indictment charges HUDDY with committing the theft, HUDDY was diligently painting a church in Kane, Pa.
So complete was the alibi proved that Mr. WIDENER caused an investigation to be made into the date of the burglary.
The investigation showed that the alleged theft was committed June 30th. Mr. WIDENER asked the Court to send the
case to the jury on the third count of criminally receiving stolen property, but Judge STEPHENS refused to do this.
Without giving the defense a chance to make a motion for the dismissal of the indictment, Mr. WIDENER made it himself.
It is likely that the case will be taken before the present Grand Jury.
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ACCUSED OF FAILURE TO SUPPORT
Paul BAUMGARTNER, a lithographer, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives COURNEEN and BARNETT, on a warrant
charging non-support. He was found in Commercial street. He was arrested last fall, the police say, at which time
he agreed to care for his wife, Elizabeth. The latter, who now lives at No. 43 Franklin street, alleges that he
has failed to do so.
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RECORD OF DEATHS
Miss Anna E. CONNOLLY died Wednesday evening. She was well and favorably known in musical circles in this city.
For a number of years she was organist at Our Lady of Victory Church, and afterward for many years was associated
with Gibbons & Stone. Her last years were devoted to teaching.
Robert HULL died yesterday morning at the home of his son, Charles HULL, in the rear of No. 102 Weld street, aged
76 years. He leaves his wife, three sons, William A., Charles and Edward; two sisters, Mrs. James SMITH and Mrs.
William ROE, and ten grandchildren.
Edward H. McDERMOTT, formerly of Rochester, died Tuesday at his home, Kane, Pa. He leaves his wife, one son, Edward,
and two brothers, Captain John E. McDERMOTT, of this city, and Thomas McDERMOTT, of Batavia.
John PLANER died yesterday morning at the family home, No. 493 Maple street, aged 55 years. He leaves two sons,
Wenzel and John, and one brother, Frank, living in Germany.
Eugene, infant son of Henry and Mary MINGES, died yesterday morning at the family home, No. 32 Lyndhurst street,
aged 4 months.
Rosa WIGLE, widow of Wesley WIGLE, died last night at her home, No. 273 Lexington avenue, aged 39 years.
Caroline W., wife of John H. SCHULDT, died yesterday at her home, No. 208 Flint street, aged 69 years.
Joseph SCHEEL died yesterday at his home in Irondequoit, aged 66 years.
Mar. 9, 1907
RETURNS TO FIND HIS WIFE MARRIED
Edward LYONS Left Woodhull Many Years Ago.
Bath, March 8 - Several years ago Edward LYONS, of Woodhull, left his wife and two children and started for Iowa,
where he had secured a position. It was understood that he would send for his family as soon as he was located.
At first his wife heard regularly from him, but suddenly his letters ceased. Mrs. LYONS became alarmed and wrote
to her husband's employer, only to receive answer that LYONS had returned home. She waited for him to appear, but
weeks passed into months, and into years, and nothing was heard of him.
Finally, Mrs. LYONS received a copy of a Southern newspaper containing a notice of her husband's death. Some time
after, supposing she had a perfect right to remarry she became the wife of Benjamin MANNING, of Burdette, N. Y.
On Wednesday of this week, the quiet village of Woodhull was thrown into a state of excitement by a reproduction
of the Enoch Arden tale in the reappearance of LYONS in the flesh. At the home of Mrs. LYONS's parents he gave
an account of his long absence, but what that account is is not known. Mrs. LYONS is not at home, being with her
husband upon a visit at Burdette. LYONS states he does not wish to interfere with Mrs. LYONS's second marriage.
However, he demands one of his two children, who have always lived with their daughter.
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MONROE
Honeoye Falls Congregation will Consider Calling a Pastor
Honeoye Falls, March 8 - Rev. George C. FROST, of Rochester, will conduct the service at the First Presbyterian
Church on Sunday, March 10th. Mr. FROST will act as moderator at a meeting of the congregation, to be held at the
close of the morning service, when the calling of a pastor to fill the pulpit, which has been vacant for some time,
will be considered.
At St. Paul's Church during the Lenten services, Rev. Father CLUNEY has been assisted by Dr. BREEN, of St. Bernard's
Seminary, Rochester, Rev. Father KELLY, of Spencerport, and Rev. Fulton DONNELY, of Victor.
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CLASS COMPOSED OF GIRLS
Spencerport, March 8 - The senior class at Spencerport High School has elected the following officers in anticipation
of the graduation in June: President, Viola E. WOOD; vice-president, Ethel M. UPTON; secretary, Elizabeth G. HELFRICH;
treasurer, Edna T. WOODMANSEE; essayist, Ellen J. SHIMMON; historian, Annie R. WILCOX; poet, Dorothea M. DAVIS;
prophetess, Florence TRUESDALE; attorney, Ruby HASLIP. The graduating class is composed entirely of young ladies.
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FIRE DAMAGES HOUSE
Le Roy, March 8 - The second fire alarm of the year was sounded to-day at 12:35 o'clock, calling the department
to the home of Michael SELLINGER, at the upper end of Myrtle street. Just as the family had finished dinner, someone
outside discovered smoke ?ssuing from the roof of the main part of the house beside the chimney. The fire had a
pretty good start, working under the roof where it was difficult to get at it. By the time the department arrived
considerable furniture had been removed to the yard. In order to get at the fire it was necessary to tear up the
roof, and more damage was done by this and the water than by the fire itself. The damage is covered by insurance.
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MRS. MARY EMERSON
Bath, March 8 - In the death of Mrs. Mary EMERSON, which occurred this morning, after a long illness, Bath loses
one of its most esteemed residents. Mrs. EMERSON was born in this village and this had always been her home. She
was a daughter of the late Edward SMEAD, a prominent early resident of the place. She married the late Calvin EMERSON,
a printer and newspaperman, who was the publisher of the Rocky Mountain News, the first paper printed on the Pacific
coast, during the gold excitement of ‘49 Mrs. EMERSON leaves two sons, Stanley and John B., with a sister, Mrs.
Fanny TABOR, all of Bath. Mrs. EMERSON was (didn't get the rest)
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NEWS OF THE DEATH OF MRS. H. P. DARLING
Formerly a Resident of Shortsville
Shortsville, March 8 - Friends in this village were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Helen PETTIT DARLING,
widow of Charles A. DARLING, which occurred at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Frederick WITTER, of Auburn,
on Tuesday morning. The funeral was held in that city on Thursday afternoon, and interment made in an Auburn cemetery.
Mrs. DARLING was a daughter of the late Mercy and Joseph PETTIT, and was born in Scipio, Cayuga county, 84 years
ago, and spent most of her life in the eastern part of the state. For about fifteen years she lived with her son,
Bernard P. DARLING, of High street, Shortsville, and after leaving this village, had made her home in Los Angeles,
Cal., and Auburn. She was a woman of great culture and refinement and while in this village made many friends.
She is survived by two sons, Henry H. DARLING, of Los Angeles, Cal., Bernard P. DARLING, of Shortsville; and seven
grandchildren, Mrs. Louis J. RIGGS, of Elmira; Mrs. Fred A. TITUS, of Lima; Harry A DARLING, of Chapinsville; Mrs.
Frederick WITTER, of Auburn; Miss Josephine ALLEN, of Auburn; Mrs. William BARNEY, of Buffalo, and Miss Pearl DARLING,
of Buffalo.
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RECORD OF DEATHS
Johanna, wife of John O'SULLIVAN, died at her home, Myrtle Hill park, yesterday, aged 67 years. She leaves her
husband, three sons, William, Francis and Joseph; six daughters, Sister Antonia, Mt. St. Joseph, Buffalo, Rebecca,
Josephine, Nellie, Mrs. Robert MEAGHER and Mrs. Charles O' MELLA; three brothers and four sisters.
Frank WAMP, son of Albert and Amelia WAMP, died suddenly yesterday evening at the home of his parents, No. 32 Lincoln
street, aged 29 years. He leaves, besides his parents, three brothers, William and George, of Rochester, and Charles,
of New York, and four sisters, Mary, Louise, Ida and Ella, all of Rochester.
Mrs. CLITSON, wife of Henry CLITSON, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. C. CHERUBIN, No.
365 Lyell avenue, aged 84 years. She leaves, besides her husband, one son, William CLITSON and one daughter, Mrs.
T. C. CHERUBIN; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
John H. REDMAN died Thursday afternoon at his home in Ridge road, Greece, aged 54 years. He leaves his wife and
stepdaughter, three brothers, W. J. REDMAN, of Detroit, Charles J. and James H. REDMAN, two sisters, Mrs. N. A.
JAMES and Mrs. J. D. FREY, of this city.
Josephine, wife of Richard BEMISH, died Thursday afternoon at her home on the Latta road, Greece, aged 60 years.
She leaves her husband, three sons and two daughters, John L., Richard H., Frank R., Mrs. C. MITCHELL and Miss
Cora BEMISH.
Mrs. Louisa C. YORK died yesterday morning at the home of her niece, Miss Viola WOODIN, No. 184 Mellville street,
aged 83 years. She leaves one son, Charles E. YORK, of Crystal, Michigan, and two grandchildren.
Jay, infant son of James and Grace BATES, died yesterday at the home of his parents, No. 26 Salem place, aged 1
month. The remains will be taken to Brockport Sunday for interment.
Minnie, widow of Abraham FREY, died yesterday morning at her home, No. 161, Gibbs street, aged 64 years. She leaves
one son, four daughters, two brothers and one sister.
Theodore, infant son of Frank and Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN, died yesterday morning at the family home, No. 171 Clifford
street, aged 1 year and 3 months.
Peter BUBNIS died yesterday afternoon at the Hahnemann Hospital, aged 36 years. The remains were removed to No.
150 Clinton avenue north.
Gertrude EISENHAUER, wufe of Frank EISENHAUER, died yesterday afternoon at her home, No. 429 Avenue A., aged 56
years.
John H. REDMAN, son of the late James REDMAN, died yesterday morning at his home on Ridge road, Greece.
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MAN UNDER ARREST, He Knocked Victim Down and Rifled His Pockets
James WELCH, 27 years old, who says he lives in Penfield, was arrested last night on the charge of robbery in the
first degree. He was picked up in State street by Detectives WHALEY and McDONALD, who suspected he was the man
who held up a man in Fairport on Thursday night and rifled his pockets of money and watch. WELCH has confessed
that he did the job. The watch will be recovered.
Yesterday morning Office Detective Maguire received information from Fairport concerning the robbery, Charles WAKELY,
while on his way to his home in the outskirts of the little village, was held up by a stranger. The latter felled
WAKELY with a vicious blow on the jaw, and while he lay on the ground in a sort of dazed state, the man went through
his pockets. He took his watch and chain, valued at $60. and about $2 in money. WAKELY was able to furnish the
Fairport police with a fair description of the robber.
Detective WHALEY and McDONALD were detailed to watch for the stranger should he venture within the city's gates.
During the afternoon they found the watch in a pawn shop, where it had been pawned for (didn't get the rest)
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TURNED HOUSE INSIDE OUT
John SEXTON went to his home in a block at No. 210 Main street west yesterday afternoon in an ugly frame of mind.
He had been drinking and started in to smash all the china and furniture in the place. His wife became much alarmed
and sent her son, Thomas SEXTON, to summon a policeman. He found Patrolman CONWAY. The son arrested his father
and turned him over to CONWAY. SEXTON was locked up on the charge of disorderly acts and language and annoying
his wife.
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DIED
YORK - Friday morning, March 8, 1907, at the house of her niece, Miss Viola WOODIN, No. 184 Melville street, Mrs.
Louisa C. YORK, aged 83 years. Deceased is survived by one son, Charles E. YORK, of Crystal, Michigan, and two
grandchildren.
-Funeral from her late residence Tuesday, March 12, 1907, at 8:45 A. M. interment at Clarence, N. Y. Alden, N.
Y., and Akron papers please copy.
REDMAN - Thursday afternoon, March 7, 1907, at his home, Ridge road, Greece, N. Y., John H. REDMAN, aged 54 years.
He is survived by his wife and stepdaughter, three brothers, W. J. REDMAN, of Detroit, Mich., Charles J., James
H.; two sisters, Mrs. N. A. JAMES, Mrs. J. D. FREY, of this city.
-Funeral on Sunday at 2:30 P. M.
BEMISH - Thursday afternoon, March 7, 1907, at her home on the Latta road, Greece, N. Y., Josephine, wife of Richard
BEMISH, aged 60 years. She is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters, John L., Richard W., Frank
R.; Mrs. C. MITCHELL and Miss Cora BEMISH.
-Funeral on Sunday at 2 P. M. from the house. Burial at Riverside.
FOX - In this city, Thursday, March 7, 1907, at the family residence, No. 30(?) Ellison street, Edward FOX, aged
76 years.
-The funeral will take place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the house and at the Cathedral Chapel at 9:30 o'clock.
Friends invited to attend services at the chapel. Interment, private. Kindly omit flowers.
Mar. 10, 1907
WOMAN HERMIT DIES IN SQUALOR
Found Dead, Amid Piles of Refuse in Her Home Near Lockport
Lockport, March 9 - Mrs. Clarinda B. GRISWOLD, aged 70 years, was found this morning dead on the refuse heaped
floor of a two-story cottage at Millar's Bridge four miles east of this city. A neighbor broke into the house for
the first time in nine years.
Mrs. GRISWOLD was spending her life in hermitage. About nine years ago she is said to have had a quarrel with her
husband and they separated. She took up her residence in the cottage where she was found to-day in squalor. She
allowed no one to go near her and not once in nine years had she appeared out of doors. She rebuffed any persons
who attempted to give her assistance. Neighbors took baskets of food to the house each day and left it at the door.
She would open the door part way and draw it inside with only her arm exposed.
This morning she failed to make this appearance and a neighbor found her lying dead on the floor.
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SAYS THAW'S MOTHER IS INSANE
Retired Clergyman Alleges He Noticed Signs of Brain Storms
Springfield, Mass., March 9 - Rev. Robert HUNTER, a retired Baptist clergyman who came to Springfield from New
York a few months ago, will testify for the prosecution in the THAW case, his evidence bearing upon the question
of Harry THAW'S tendency to mental instability.
The Rev. Mr. HUNTER'S testimony relates entirely to Mrs. William THAW, whom he visited in Pittsburg on two occasions
to solicit contributions for harbor mission work in New York.
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DEATH OF ASA A. JAYNES
One of the Oldest Residents of City Dies at Home of His Son
Asa A. JAYNES, father of Frank A. JAYNES, assistant chief of the Fire Department, died yesterday morning at the
home of his son, No. 94 Clinton avenue south, where he had made his home for sixteen years. He was 91 years old.
Mr. JAYNES born in Kellogsville, N. Y. His early years were spent in Auburn, where he taught school. When he was
19 years of age he moved to Rochester and for a number of years taught school here. Later he took up the contracting
business in which he continued until about thirty-five years ago, when he retired from active business. Soon after
coming here he married Miss Samantha CARD. Of eight children born to the couple, the only one surviving is Frank
A. JAYNES. Mr. JAYNES leaves a brother, Edward JAYNES, of Auburn.
During his early life in Rochester mr. JAYNES was prominent in public affairs. He was a school commissioner for
several terms. About a year ago Mr. JAYNES fell and fractured an arm. For some months he was in the Hahnemann Hospital.
On his recovery he returned to his son's home and enjoyed good health until recently.
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Edward LIETZAU died Friday night at his home, No. 28 Kohlman street, aged 54 years. He leaves his wife, Albertina
LIETZAU; three sons, Paul, Otto and Carl, and two daughters, Mrs. John GARVEY and Mrs. George VROMAN, all of Rochester.
He was a member of Schiller Tent, No. 207, K. O. T. M., the West Preussen Benevolent Society, and the Second Concordia
Second Benevolent Society.
Ellen McDONELL CRAPO died yesterday morning at her home, No. 100 Ontario street, aged 39 years. She leaves her
husband, Clarence H. CRAPO; two brothers, John and Daniel E. McDONELL, of Dartfort, Ontario, and two sisters, Miss
Emma McDONELL, of Rochester and Mrs. Francis G. KING, of Toronto, Canada.
Patrick FLEMING died yesterday afternoon at the home of his brother, James FLEMING, No. 535 State street, aged
45 years. He leaves his wife, Bridget FLEMING two sons, William and Francis two daughters, Mrs. Joseph SMITH and
Mrs. Joseph LUCAS, all of this city, and five brothers and two sisters.
Elsie Anna, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August SHORER, died Thursday at the home of her parents, No. 50 Concord
street, aged two days. August George, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. August SHORER, died Friday evening, aged five
days.
George A. WRIGHT, formerly of Rochester, died suddenly of heart disease Thursday at his home in Philadelphia. He
leaves one brother, William M. WRIGHT, of Los Angeles.
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CASLER - FULLER
Former Rochester Man Marries Miss Martha Fuller, of Adams Center
Miss Martha Annette FULLER and Lloyd Harvey CASLER, formerly of Rochester, were married Wednesday at the home of
the bride's mother, Mrs. Ella FULLER, in Adams Center, N. Y. Rev. Harvey CASLER, father of the groom, performed
the ceremony. Mrs. Seward MILLER, of Utica, was matron of honor, and Fred O. WOLVEN, of Rochester, was groomsman.
The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. Ella FULLER and the late Hon. Harrison FULLER. She is a graduate of Houghton
Seminary. She wore a gown of white crepe and princess lace, en train, and veil caught with lilies of the valley.
She carried a shower bouquet of white roses. Mr. and Mrs. CASLER left on an extended Southern trip.
The out-of-town guest were Rev. Harvey CASLER, of St. Lawrence; Dr. and Mrs. Raymond F. CASLER, of Watertown; Mr.
and Mrs. Seward MILLER, of Utica; Mr and Mrs. Hamlin, of Oriskany Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Homer STAFFORD, Miss Emma
McCONNELL, Fred O. WOLVEN, of Rochester; Miss Laura LEWIS, of Syracuse, and Miss Louisa KING of Cape Vincent.
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PERKINS - CARPENTER
Ethel A. Carpenter Becomes Wife of Oliver B. Perkins
At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Lillian M. CARPENTER, No. 70 South Union street, at 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, Miss Ethel A. CARPENTER was united in marriage to Oliver B. PERKINS, Rev. W. S. CARTER of Central Presbyterian
Church, officiating.
Miss Ethelyn WELLER, of Rochester, was maid of honor, and Miss Eva ARRINGTON, of Rochester, and Miss Carolyn OSKAMP,
of Canandaigua, were bridesmaids. Ernest PERKINS, the groom's brother, was best man, and Harold KINDE, of Canandaigua,
was groomsman.
The bride wore a gown of Irish point trimmed with lace, and carried a bouquet of bride roses. The house was prettily
decorated with ferns and potted plants. The tables were trimmed with similax and carnations, the color scheme being
pink and green.
Among those from out of town were Fred KINDE and family, Dr. and Mrs. WARNER, Mr. and Mrs. VOAK and daughter Mary,
and Art THALMAN of Canandaigua. Dinner was served immediately after the ceremony.
After an extended Eastern trip Mr. and Mrs. PERKINS will reside in Rochester.
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HARRISON - BANDEL
Miss Anna M. BANDEL and Jonathan C. HARRISON, both of this city, were married Tuesday evening, February 25th(?),
by Rev. Charles CHAPIN, at his house, No. 217 Kenwood avenue.
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BORN
MELLEN - To Mr. and Mrs. F. J. MELLEN, of No. 291 Averill avenue, Thursday, March 7, 1907, a daughter.
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DIED
WIGLE - In this city, Thursday, March 7, 1907, at her late residence, No. 273 Lexington avenue, Rose, widow of
the late Wesley WIGLE, aged 38 years.
-Funeral Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the house and 3 o'clock from the First Baptist Church.
O'SULLIVAN - Friday, March 8, 1907, at her home, Myrtle Hill park, Johanna, wife of John O'SULLIVAN, aged 67 years.
She leaves her husband; three sons, William, Francis and Joseph; six daughters, Sister Antonia, Mt. St. Joseph,
Buffalo; Rebecca, Josephine, Nellie, Mrs. Robert MEAGHER and Mrs. Charles O'MELIA; three brothers and four sisters.
-Funeral Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and 9 o'clock at Holy Apostles Church.
PAGE - Saturday, March 9, 1907, at the City Hospital, Marion C. PAGE. She is survived by two brothers, James, of
Scotland, and Alexander, of Manchester, Eng., and one sister, Mrs. John SHAUKE, of Glasgow, Scotland. The remains
were removed in the residence of William LITTLE, No. 158 Glenwood avenue.
-The funeral will take place to-morrow (Monday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence. Interment at Mount
Hope cemetery.
WILSON - At No. 912 St. Paul street, Saturday afternoon, March 9, 1907, Alfred Lawrence WILSON, youngest son of
William G. and Rose WILSON, aged 2 years.
TRACY - At the residence of his sister, Mrs. W. J. TRIMBLE, No. 69 Thorndale terrace, Saturday, March 9, 1907,
James E. TRACY, aged 56 years.
-The funeral will take place Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the house and at Lady Chapel, Cathedral, at 10:30
o'clock. Kindly omit flowers.
FOX - In this city, Thursday, March 7, 1907, at the family residence, No. 30(?) Ellison street, Edward FOX, aged
76 years.
-The funeral will take place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the house and at the Cathedral Chapel at 9:30 o'clock.
Friends invited to attend services at the chapel. Interment, private. Kindly omit flowers.
SIMPSON - At the Hahneman Hospital, Saturday, March 9, 1907, Arthur R. SIMPSON, aged 27 years, 10 months. He leaves
one sister, Mrs. Ida GENTHNER, and three brothers, Charles H(?), William J. and George R. SIMPSON.
-Funeral from his sister's home, No. 73 Murray street, Monday, 2:30 o'clock.
FREY - Mrs. Minnie FREY, widow of the late Abraham FREY, died at the family residence, No. 161 Gibbs street, Friday
morning, March 8, 1907, aged 64 years. She leaves four daughters and one son, Mrs. Emma MALONE, Mrs. Andrew D.
FINDLAY, Mrs. Frank B. LANNIN, Miss Minnie FREY and Fred FREY, also six grandchildren.
-Funeral from the residence Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
LYNCH - In this city, Saturday, March 9, 1907, John H. LYNCH, of No. 404 Oak street. He is survived by his wife,
Margaret A. LYNCH, his mother, Mrs. Mary A. LYNCH, two sisters, Mrs. J. J. LYNCH, Mrs. M. A. FITZSIMONS, and William,
all of Peterborough, Ontario; Fred of New Westminster, B. C. HARRY, of Chicago, ILL.
-Funeral Tuesday morning from house at 8:30, and from Lady Chapel at 9 o'clock.
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