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Subject: [NYMONROE-L] !!Monroe Co., NY July 6, 1906 (part 2)
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 22:18:02 EDT
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
July 6, 1906
FUNERAL OF JAMES H. AUSTIN
He Was a Resident of Orleans County for Over Fifty Years.
Holly. July 5 - This afternoon the funeral of James H. AUSTIN took place at
his late home. Rev. P. P. SOWERS preached the funeral sermon.
Mr. AUSTIN was born in Oneida county June 11, 1826. He removed to Orleans
county over fifty years ago. He was first married to Miss Huldah GRANGER, of
Ohio, to whom were born four children. She died in 1860. On December 17,
1865, he married Miss Harriet HOWE, who survives him. In the civil war he
enlisted in the Eighth New York heavy artillery and served for three years,
having enlisted twice. Since the war he has been a member of the G. A. R.
Mr. AUSTIN leaves besides his wife three daughters, Miss Alice AUSTIN, of
Clarkson; Mrs. Evelyn NEUWERF and Mrs. Ida PHILLIPS, both of Buffalo; one
son, James H. AUSTIN, of Holley.
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ALBION BUSINESS MAN DEAD
Albion, July 5 - Ezra D. SKINNER, a prominent business man here for many
years, died last night, aged 62 years. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ethel
WEBB; two brothers, H. W. SKINNER, of Albion; Stephen SKINNER, of Carlton,
and two sisters, (unreadable), of Greece, and Mrs. P. WELLER, of Indiana.
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HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
Clarendon, July 5 - Mr. and Mrs. S. D. COLEMAN, of this village, entertained
about seventy-five guests at their home yesterday. The grounds and house were
decorated in keeping with the day. Refreshments were served. In the evening
there was a fine display of fireworks.
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SUICIDE OF PRISON KEEPER
Auburn, July 5 - Boyd EELES, a keeper in Auburn states prison, 32 years old,
committed suicide at the prison to- day by shooting himself in the head. He
had been drinking heavily of late. His mother is confined in a state
institution for the insane.
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WENT THROUGH EARTHQUAKE SCENES
South Byron, July 5 - Mrs. WILSON, of Oakland, Cal., a former resident of
South Byron, came here last Saturday to visit her old home, which she had not
seen in (unreadable) years. Her health was so affected by the scenes of the
earthquake, through which she passed, that her friends sent her east to
recuperate. Her own home was not destroyed, but that of her sister was
overthrown and many houses all around her were injured.
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CONFIRMATION IN LE ROY
Le Roy, July 5 - The Rt. Rev. Bishop COLTON, of Buffalo, will confirm a large
class of young people in St. Peter's Church, on Sunday, July 15th, at 10:30
o'clock. The bishop will arrive in Le Roy on Saturday evening, July 11th, at
8:10 o'clock and will be met at the station by the members of the A. O. H.
and C. M.B.A. and the male members of the congregation, who will escort him
to the parochial residence.
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DEATH OF BATAVIA WOMAN
Batavia, July 5 - Mrs. Isabel McCRORY, wife of Robert McCRORY, died at her
home, No. 5 Otis street, last evening after a long illness, aged 62 years.
She was born in Ireland and came to this country when a child. She resided
for many years in Brockport. She was a member of the First Methodist Church.
She leaves her husband, two sons, Thomas J. and Robert McCRORY, of Rochester,
and two daughters, Mrs. William D. FLYNN, of Canada, and Miss Maud McCRORY,
of Batavia; one brother, John WIRER, of Canada, and one sister, Miss Sarah
WIRER, of Toronto.
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AGED MAN STRUCK BY A PASSENGER TRAIN
Body Cut to Pieces at Rushville - Victim Could Not Hear
Penn Yan, July 5 - George FARNSWORTH, 70 years old, was struck by a passenger
train at Rushville (unreadable) morning and killed, his body being cut to
pieces. The man was deaf and presumably was struck without warning.
FARNSWORTH lived on a farm about a mile west of Rushvillle with his daughter,
Mrs. John HONSWELL. He leaves besides a daughter one son, Joseph, who lives
near Rushville.
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NYE - STUART
Penn Yan, July 5 - The marriage of Bertrand W. NYE, formerly of Watkins, and
Miss May L. STUART, of Penn Yan, daughter of Dr. STUART, deceased, took place
in Rochester June 30th. The marriage was performed by James T. DICKSON, D.
D., pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Rochester, at the parsonage in
Oxford street.
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DIES FROM PARALYSIS
Clyde, July 5 - The funeral service of Job SLY was held this afternoon at 2
o'clock from his late residence, two miles south of Clyde. Mr. SLY was 85
years of age and has always resided on the farm where he died. During the
past two years he has been stricken with paralysis four times. On Friday of
last week he was generally paralyzed, which terminated in death on Monday
night. Mr. and Mrs. SLY have had thirteen children. Mrs. SLY died about ten
years ago. Decedent leaves the following children. Job, Elizah, Julius,
William and Isaac, of Clyde; Dewitt, of Independent; Iowa; Allen, of Buffalo;
Mrs. Minnie ROGERS, of Syracuse; and Mrs. Rachel MELLON, of Clyde.
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DROWNED AT BUFFALO DOCKS
Savannah, July 5 - The remains of George QUACKENBUSH, who was drowned in
Buffalo Sunday evening, were brought last night to the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Sadie GREGORY, of Savannah. Mr. QUACKENBUSH was working on the canal
with his son-in-law, Andrew GREGORY, and their boats were tied together at
the Buffalo dock. He was alone when he fell into the water and it was some
time before he was missed. The decedent was 65 years old, and a member of the
G. A. R. He leaves his daughter, Mrs. GREGORY, and three sons, Orville,
George and John, of Savannah.
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AGED PALMYRA RESIDENT DIES
Palmyra, July 5 - Mrs. William MORGAN, an aged resident of this place, was
found dead in her bed at her home on Johnson street, this morning, from heart
disease. Mrs. MORGAN had resided in Palmyra most of her life. Her husband
died several years ago. She leaves one son, William MORGAN, of this village,
and a daughter, Mrs. Charles COLLINS, of Syracuse.
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DEATH OF CIVIL WAR VETERAN
Palmyra, July 5 - Mason WINCHESTER, for thirty years a resident of Palmyra,
died at his home on Canal street yesterday morning, aged 74 years. He was a
veteran of the Civil war. He leaves three sons and a daughter.
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DEATH END LONG ILLNESS
Henrietta Horn Dies at Her Home in Vienna Street, Newark
Newark, July 5 - Henrietta HORN, wife of George HORN, died at her home in
Vienna street, at 11 o'clock last night. Decedent had been in poor health for
about a year, but about four weeks ago was taken seriously ill. Mrs. HORN
leaves no children. Among her relatives are a half brother, engaged in the
revenue service in the state of Washington; one aunt and two cousins,
residents of this village.
Mrs. HORN was loved and respected by all who knew her. Of engaging manners,
literary talents, and an artist, she had traveled extensively in all parts of
the United States, and her collection of curios was unequaled in this
section. She was born in Penn Yan, in 1853. At the age of 12 she united with
the Baptist Church at Wayne, N. Y. She united with the Baptist Church in this
village in 1883. She was a member of the W. R. C. and the Ladies of the
Maccabees.
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ASSAULT ON A WOMAN
Man Accused of Knocking Her Down and Kicking Her in Abdomen
Vladisof ZOBIEREK was in police court yesterday charged with assault in the
second degree. He was arrested early in the morning for having assaulted Mrs.
Agnes LAVOSZOSKI. The woman is in a critical condition. Her physician says
that if she does not die she will be confined to her bed for some time. The
Pole pleaded not guilty, and was committed to jail without bail to await the
result of the woman's injuries. His hearing will take place on July 12th.
The two Poles live at No. 111 Hudson avenue. It is said that ZOBIEREK was
intoxicated on Wednesday night became involved in a quarrel with the woman.
He is reported to have slapped her in the face, knocked her down then kicked
her in the abdomen.
Patrolmen SCHWAB, KAUFFMAN and ???LER went in pursuit of the ugly Pole. They
chased him about a block and cornered him at his home. He was caught as he
was trying to get out of a rear window. He was inclined to resist at first,
but the sight of the three policemen, with drawn clubs caused him to
surrender.
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