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Union and Advertiser
May 16, 1910

POLICE BREAK UP BALL GAME. Policeman GIBBONS, of the First precinct, visited a yard at 348 Exchange street yesterday afternoon and broke up a practice game of ball. John BETTS, 13 years old, of Prospect street, the only boy GIBBONS was able to catch, told Inspector ZIMMERMAN when taken to headquarters that the practice was in preparation for a game between the Wild Sluggers and the Young Americans. As windows in the neighborhood of the practice field were in danger of being smashed, the ball players were told to find another place to play.

BOYS TOLD WILD TALE. Small boys told Capt. STEIN last night that they had heard revolver shots in a vacant house at Anderson avenue and Arlington street and also groans emanating from the building. Lieut. LUSCHER, of the third precinct, was notified and sent a policeman to make an investigation, but he failed to discover anything unusual about the place.

MISSING GIRL HOME. Miss Elizabeth DOHERTY, 17 years old, 239 Adams street, who was reported to the police on Monday as missing from her home, has been located. Policemen LEBER met her in Bronson avenue yesterday afternoon and took her to headquarters. Capt. STEIN had a talk with her and sent her home with a warning to keep close to the family fireside. She told the captain she had been staying with a woman friend.

CALVARY CHURCH DEDICATED. The new Calvary Baptist Church at Genesee street and Bronson avenue was dedicated yesterday afternoon. Rev. Henry C. APPLEGARTH, D.D., preached the dedication sermon and Rev. J.M. HUTCHINSON, the pastor, read the responsive readings bearing on the dedication and offered a prayer. Fred. W. STROBEL, chairman of the building committee, passed the keys of the church over to President Richard R. YOUNG of the board of trustees, and Rev. H.E. ROBBINS, D.D., offered a prayer. Stanley B. VAN NESS, secretary of the building committee, rendered a financial statement showing that $10,553.24 remains to be paid upon the church property. Dr. Henry C. APPLEGARTH delivered a sermon on “The Call of the Church.” At 7:30 o’clock to-night Rev. Dr. John H. MASON of the Rochester Baptist Theological Seminary will preach on “What For?”
An interesting spiritual lesson was drawn from Halley’s comet last night at Central Church by Dr. Frederick CAMPBELL, president of the department of astronomy at the Brooklyn Academy of Science. At noon, he addressed the Alling Class on “Thoughts Suggested by Halley’s Comet.”

BOY HAS DISAPPEARED. Raymond HARDICK, 16 years old, 9 Moran street, is missing from home and the police have been asked to look for him. He disappeared Saturday and his parents are worried over his absence.

POLICEMAN STOPS RUNAWAY. Policeman NYHAN of the sixth precinct stopped an exciting runaway in Flint street yesterday afternoon and was warmly praised for his bravery by Capt. RUSS. The runaway horse belongs to George WOMBELL, 39 Page street, and became frightened at a passing automobile. It ran for a considerable distance, once or twice taking to the sidewalk. Policeman NYHAN finally gave chase and overhauled it after an exciting run.

KNOCKS DOWN PEDESTRIAN. Ed ELY, a driver, 18 years old, 223 Brown street, faced a charge of reckless driving in police court this morning and pleading not guilty, his case was adjourned till May 19th. He was arrested Saturday evening at Main street east and Clinton avenue by Officer MILLER, who claims he knocked down a pedestrian.

PERSONALS. Mrs. D.M. CHILDS of this city, who spends much of her time in New York, where she has apartments at Hotel Wolcott, has just returned to the metropolis, after spending several weeks in this city.

BYRON D. WILSON. Well Known Resident of This City Dies at His Home in Hickory Street. Byron D. WILSON, a well known resident of this city, died yesterday morning at his home, 19 Hickory street, aged 62 years. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from his late residence. He is survived by two sons, Byron H. and C. Ray WILSON; by two sisters and one grandchild. Mr. WILSON was for thirty-five years a clerk in the Rochester postoffice. He was a member of Genesee Falls Lodge, F. and A.M. of the Independent Order of Foresters and of the Tribe of Ben Hur. He was also a member of Myron H. Adams Post, G.A.R.

Margaret A. SELLINGER died yesterday at 147 West avenue, aged 24 years. The remains were removed to 24 Allen street.

Lydica C. RUCKDESCHEL, daughter of John and Sophia RUCKDESCHEL, died Saturday night in this city, aged 27 years. Besides her parents she leaves a sister, Mrs. R. ZAHLMAN. She was a member of the Ladies Branch of the Knights of Calvin. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock from the family residence, 87 Kelly street. Interment will be made at Mt. Hope cemetery.

The funeral of William J. ULRICH, who died Thursday at the family home, 145 Tremont street, was held this afternoon from the house. Interment was made at Mt. Hope cemetery.

Michael WALSH died this morning at the residence of his brother, John WALSH, Allen park, Charlotte. Besides his brother he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Thomas BUGGY, of Ireland.

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine C. PHILLIPS, who died Friday evening at the home of her son, 244 Parsells avenue, was held this afternoon from the house. Interment was made at Mt. Hope cemetery.

Lois H. ELLSWORTH died this morning at 7 Meyer place, aged 80 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Catherine G. DAVIS of this city and one brother, George McFARLIN, and one sister, Salinda MOTT, both of Los Angeles.

Mrs. Margaret HENNESSEY died yesterday, aged 83 years, at her residence, 33 Hamilton street. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 8:30 o’clock from the house and at 9 o’clock from Holy Apostles Church.

John P. BURKHARDT died yesterday at the family home, 187 Clinton avenue north, aged 38 years. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin BURKHARDT, he leaves four brothers, Edward A., Charles A. and Martin A. BURKHARDT, and Joseph BASCHERT, and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer LAMERE and Mrs. John SIGEL.

Anna, wife of Le Roy GIFFORD, died this morning at her home on Mt. Hope avenue, Brighton, aged 23 years. She leaves, besides her husband, an infant daughter, her mother, Mrs. William VAN AALST, four brothers, Charles, John and Cornelius of this city and Peter VAN AALST of Henrietta, also one sister, Mrs. Peter HESS.

Mrs. Louisa WOLF, widow of the late Simon WOLF, died yesterday at her residence, 6 Laser street, aged 53 years. She is survived by three children, Tillie, Julius, and Adam WOLF. She was a member of Branch 977, L.C.B.A. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o’clock from the family residence at at 9 o’clock from Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. ks

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Tuesday, May 17, 1910

ARREST ON CHARGE OF SWINDLING. Man in Custody in Chicago Wanted in Rochester. Morris COHEN, alias Harry GOLDMAN, is under arrest in Chicago on a charge of grand larceny in the second degree, accused of having swindled Gordon BROTHERS, of No. 128 Front street, Rochester, out of $785, a year ago. Detective McDONALD arrested COHEN in Chicago Sunday night. He wired Acting Director MAGUIRE yesterday that COHEN would fight extradition. COHEN is accused of having sold to the GORDONS a quantity of shoes that were a part of COHEN’S stock in a Boston store that had failed. The GORDONS say that COHEN showed them a bill of sale of the stock, but that since that time, Boston men have claimed the goods.

FARLEY—SCHLACTER. Michael T. FARLEY, of this city and Miss Clara B. SCHLACTER, of Buffalo, were united in marriage last Wednesday morning at Corpus Christi Church by Rev. D.J. CURRAN. Miss Mary GENTER, of Buffalo, was bridesmaid, and Michael BURNS of this city was best man. After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James FLYNN, No. 44 Garson avenue. After a journey in the west, Mr. and Mrs. FARLEY will reside in this city.

MINOR POLICE COURT CASES. Crap Shooters Forfeit Bail to Police Pension Fund. In police court yesterday Edward WILHELM, James CONLIN and Albert GRISE, charged with vagrancy, pleaded not guilty, and their hearings were set down for Thursday. WILHELM is alleged to have violated his parole in New York and will be returned to that city at the request of Inspector RUSSELL. The other youths will probably be sent to their homes in Springfield, Mass. The three were arrested on Sunday. Two were employed as bellboys in local hotels, where they had obtained jobs through a forged letter of recommendation written by WILHELM.
Antonio PASSARELLI, 46 years old, was fine $5 for having fired his revolver in the rear of his premises in Hartford street. He said he did it to frighten enemies.
Walter M. BARRY went to the penitentiary for six months for failure to file a bond for the support of his wife.
Judgment was suspended in the case of Joseph BRUECK, charged with intoxication.
Joseph DANNA, of No. 246 Kent street, will have a hearing on May 27th on a charge of failing to send his daughter to school. Truant Officer WHITE reported that he found the girl, Josephine, 14 years old, working in a shoe shop under the name of an older sister.
Charles MADLIGAR was fined $10 for shooting craps Sunday. Bernard YOUNG forfeited $6 for the same offense. George SMITH and Joseph O’BRIEN forfeited $5 each.

RECORD OF DEATHS.
--Mrs. Emma Douglas SPENCER died Sunday in Rochester, aged 43 years, 5 months and 22 days. She leaves one son, Douglas SPENCER, of Rochester, and three grandchildren, Ruth, Eugene and Elizabeth SPENCER. The remains were removed to the home of her son, where a private funeral service will be held tomorrow evening at 7:30 o’clock. The remains will be taken on Thursday to Boonville, where funeral service will be held under the direction of General William Floyd Chapter, D.A.R. Interment will be made in the Boonville cemetery.
--John F. ERB died yesterday morning at his home, No. 47 Lime street, aged 54 years. He leaves his wife, one son, George M. ERB, two sisters, Mrs. Charles ALT and Sister VARARIA, of Pittsburg, and one brother, Anthony ERB. He was a member of Court Pride of Flower City, F. of A., and Branch 82, C.M.B.A., of SS Peter and Paul’s Church.
--John R. KEELER, son of Mr. and Mrs. John KEELER, died last night at the family home, No. 267 Lyndhurst street, aged 39 years. Besides his parents he leaves four brothers, George, James, Charles and Frank KEELER, and two sisters, Mrs. John A. BURKE and Miss Lillie KEELER.
--Mrs. Adeline DUSKY died yesterday morning at the Hahnemann Hospital, aged 39 years. She leaves one son, Arthur, and four daughters, Irene, Adeline, Anna and Margaret DUSKY. The remains were removed to the family home, No. 32 Durgin street.
--James BUCKLEY died yesterday morning at the home of Mrs. Eugenia JANES, in Greece, aged 48 years. He leaves his mother, one sister and two brothers. The remains were removed to the home of his mother, No. 653 Plymouth avenue, Rochester.
--Mrs. Lois H. ELLSWORTH died yesterday afternoon at her home, No. 7 Meyer place, aged 80 years. She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Catherine G. DAVIS, of Rochester; one brother, George McLAUGHLIN, and one sister, Mrs. Celinda MOTT, both of Los Angeles, Cal.
--James FAY died yesterday at his home, No. 411 Carter street, aged 38 years. He leaves his wife, Ada Slade FAY: one daughter, Muriel FAY; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas FAY, and one brother, John FAY.
--Theodore BRITT, infant son of Frank and Mary BRITT, of No. 3 House place, died at the City Hospital Saturday. The remains were removed to No. 253 North street. ks
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Union and Advertiser
Tuesday, May 17, 1910

HAND BADLY MANGLED. Charles SCHROPP Meets With Painful Accident in Meat Market. Charles SCHROPP, who is employed at Steve PLANK’S market on Joseph avenue, met with a painful accident several days ago when his hand was caught in a meat cutting machine and badly mangled. SCHROPP was making sausage at the time and in some unknown manner allowed his hand to get caught by the cutter. He was attended by Dr. COLLYER, and it will be several months before he can use his hand again.

TRACK WALKERS FINED. William PIFER and William SHERN were arrested last night by Railroad Officer SIEGMAN on a charge of walking on the elevated tracks of the New York Central, and were found guilty in police court today. Judge CHADSEY fined them $5 or 5 days each.

HIS ROOM ENTERED. Arthur SWINZER, 544 Court street, reported to the police last night that his room was entered during his absence yesterday afternoon and valuables worth $100 stolen. Among the missing articles are shoes, clothing and a diamond ring valued at $75. Detectives are investigating.

GOOD MINSTREL SHOW. Members of Jewish Young Men’s Association Prove Capital Entertainers. The minstrel show given by the Jewish Young Men’s Association at the Lyceum Theater last night was a grand success, and a big audience applauded the performers to the echo. There were many local hits and numerous prominent persons in the audience were made the targets for the end men’s jokes. Harry ZOLLENSON sang “That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune” so well that he was forced to respond to many encores. Abe FRIEDMAN sang “Abraham Lincoln Jones.” The end men were Lew BAKER, Abe FRIEDMAN, Joseph LEVY and Harry A. FRIEDMAN. Haskell K. MARKS was the interlocutor. There were fifty-eight voices in the chorus under the direction of Jay Mark WARD.

WARNER PROPERTY SOLD. Said That Apartment House Will Be Erected on Site of Well-Known Observatory. Announcement is made that the H.H. WARNER property on East avenue has been sold to a syndicate of eastern capitalists, who are represented in Rochester by George C. RUSSELL. It is said that an apartment house will be erected on the site. The erection of an apartment house will necessitate doing away with one of the landmarks of the city, the Warner observatory. This was for years the scene of the labors of Prof. Lewis SWIFT, one of the noted astronomers of the world. Mr. WARNER met him in 1879 and in the course of a conversation, the star-gazer mentioned his need for an observatory. The result of the conversation was the erection of the building on East avenue. The odd appearing building has always attracted a great deal of attention. The house has not been occupied for some time.

PERSONALS.
- Miss Anna MORRIS of 293 Central avenue, past grand of Leah Rebecca Lodge, L.O.O.F., is attending the state convention at Troy, as a delegate.
- Mr. and Mrs. Levi BAKER have returned from their wedding trip, having toured the southern part of the state, and are at home at 180 Joseph avenue.

LEVY INQUEST. Coroner T.A. KILLIP Inquires Into Death of Man Caused by Fractured Skull. Inquest into the death of Freeman T. LEVY, 40 years old, who died a week ago last Sunday at the Hahnemann Hospital from the effect of a fractured skull, was resumed by Coroner Thomas A. KILLIP at the morgue this morning. It had been reported to the coroner that LEVY was the victim of an assault on the part of a hotelkeeper at Crittenden Park and the formal investigation was started with a view of deciding whether or not the story is true. One session of the inquest was held late last week. The first witness at today’s session was Miss Alma HIRDFELDER of 40 Hoeltzer street, employed as a domestic at the hotel where the fracas is said to have occurred. She said that on a day, the date of which she was unable to recall, she saw LEVY lying on the ground outside the hotel. Clarence CUTTLE, a Canadian, when sworn testified that on a date which he, too, could not recall, he saw LEVY lying on the ground outside the hotel. He arose and after an argument with BENZ, the proprietor of the hotel, was struck by the latter and knocked to the ground. Some time before this witness saw BENZ strike LEVY following an argument about some postal cards.

DIED.
--ENGLAND--This morning, at the family residence, 494 Exchange street, Rae ENGLAND, aged 25 years and 9 months. She is survived by her parents. William and Elizabeth ENGLAND, four brothers, Robert, William, James and Thomas, and one sister, Sara.
--CROWLEY--At his home, in Chili, N.Y. Sunday, May 15, 1910, James C. CROWLEY , in his 90th year. He leaves sons, George, William H., and John C. CROWLEY, and four daughters, Mrs. Edward GREEN, Mrs. Samuel COCHRANE and the Misses Ellen and Anna CROWLEY. Funeral Wednesday, May 18, 1910, at his late home at 8:30 o’clock and at the Immaculate Conception Church, this city, at 9:30 o’clock. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
--BLOOM--At the family residence in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, May 13, 1910, Mrs. Dora BLOOM, beloved wife of Moses BLOOM, in her 67th year. Surviving her are her husband, two sons, Mortimer G. BLOOM of this city and Henry D. BLOOM of Syracuse, and four daughters, Mrs. I. MENDELSOHN of Carthage, N.Y., Mrs. P.M. BARNETT of New York, Mrs. B.C. PIKE and Miss Estelle BLOOM of Syracuse. Interment was held Monday, May 16th.
--SCHWEIKERT--At 1 o’clock Tuesday morning, at his home, 163 Conkey avenue, Frank J. SCHWEIKERT, aged 37 years. Besides his wife he leaves his mother and three children, Francis, Catherine and Vincent; also three brothers, Charles and George of Rochester and John of Chicago; and one sister, M. Leonarda of Convent De Notre Dame, Towson, Md.

COURT ANGRY. Fergus O’FLANNIGAN Experiences Wrath of Judge CHADSEY.
Fergus O’FLANNIGAN, 21 Werner park, who was arraigned in Police court for violating the educational law, was told by the court to leave $50 for his appearance in court May 20th. “I haven’t got $50,” said O’FLANNIGAN. “Well, then,” thundered the court, “you go to jail until your trial comes up.”

CUT IN FALL FROM BERTH. A passenger on New York Central train 59 fell from the berth of a sleeper this morning and cut himself so badly over the eye that he had to go to a physician and have the injury dressed. He gave the name of A.C. BIDWELL.

Frank J. SCHWEIKERT died this morning at his residence, 163 Conkey avenue, aged 37 years. He leaves his wife and three children, his mother, Catherine SCHWEIKERT; two brothers, George and Charles SCHWEIKERT , and one sister, Leonarda, of the convent of Notre Dame, Baltimore, Md.

John F. ERB died yesterday morning at the family residence, 47 Lime street, aged 54 years. He leaves his wife, one son, George M. ERB; two sisters, Mrs. Charles ALT and Sister VARARIA, of Pittsburg, and one brother, Anthony BYER. He was a member of Court Pride of Flower City, Foresters of America, and Branch 82, C.M.B.A., of SS Peter and Paul’s Church. The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock from the house, and at 9 o’clock from SS. Peter and Paul’s church. ks

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