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Subject: [Newspaper] Monroe, Co., N. Y. Feb & Mar. 1873
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 10:43:41 EST

Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.
Union & Advertiser
Feb. 13, 1873

SUDDEN DEATH - Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Wm. H. LEONARD, residing at No. 1
Hibbard st. Was found dead in her bed. Her son had a short time previously,
at her request, assisted her to her bed, when she told him that he would not
again see her alive. On returning to the house he found her dead. Dr. CARR,
who was called, gave the opinion that death was the result of heart disease,
and so Coroner HARDER, who had been notified, determined, after holding
inquest to-day.
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Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.
Union & Advertiser
March 14, 1873

FATAL ACCIDENT

William LEONARD an employer of the N. Y. C. & H. R. RR, Co., was killed at
Cheektowaga switch yesterday afternoon, in what precise manner was not
learned. His relatives reside at Mt. Morris and thither his remains were sent.
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DEATH OF O. E. TRYON

This gentleman, for many years ticket agent of the New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad at Buffalo, died at the residence of his brother, S. H.
TRYON, in that city last night at the early age of 25 years. He had been sick
of quick consumption and his demise was not unexpected. His disease was
brought on by constant exposure to drafts of wind while attending to his
duties as agent. He was widely known and his death will be deeply regretted
by his numerous friends.
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POLICE ITEMS - The tin store of SMITH & LANEY in Lancaster street was visited
by thieves last night, who stole about fifty dollars' worth of plated ware,
knives, forks, &c. A quantity of pocket knives were also taken. The rascals,
not content with stealing, committed other acts --nameless-- for which they
should have an extra term in the Penitentiary.

Wm. CURRY, the Greece thief arrested in Michigan, arrived here last night in
charge of Deputy Sheriff SLEIGHTON of Marshal, and he was this morning taken
before Justice OLMSTED of Greece for examination.

>From force of circumstances not a great while since, a young man married a
young girl who claimed protectloe
and support from him, and now he is summoned before the Police Magistrate on
the charge that he does not support his wife. The matter has not yet been
adjudicated.
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FUNERAL OF LIEUT. QUINBY

The funeral services of the late Lieut. D'Hart G. QUINBY took place yesterday
afternoon at St Paul's Church. Gen WILLIAMS and staff, Gen. CLARK and staff,
Col. BRINKER and the officers of the 54th Regiment, and Major ERBELDING, were
present, and Company D acted as escort. The coffin was wrapped in the
American flag and strewed with flowers and wreaths. The procession was
received at the door of the church by several of the clergy. Dr. Van
RENSSELAER read the service and Dr. Van INGEL made a brief address eulogistic
of deceased. At the conclusion of the impressive service a large procession
formed and moved to Mt. Hope Cemetery to a solemn dirge from the band.
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