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Subject: [NYMONROE-L] !!Monroe Co., NY Dec. 18, 1893 (part 2)
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 09:10:06 EDT
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Dec. 18, 1893
SENECA
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Lillian M. DEPEW, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John N. DEPEW, of Seneca Falls, and Stockton; D. COOPER, to take place
Wednesday evening, December 27th, at 6 o'clock at the home of the bride's
parents.
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ONTARIO
Mrs. Calista WILCOX, of Palmyra, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dr.
MELOIN, in Manchester, last Friday, aged 78 years. The funeral will be held
at the home of Dr. MELOIN this morning at 11 o'clock.
Mrs. Ellen O'NEIL, the aged mother of Rev. A. M. O'NEIL, of St. Francis
Church, Phelps, died at the home of her son last Friday evening of
pneumonia., aged 70 years. The remains were taken to Auburn for burial
Saturday, where the funeral will be held to-day.
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MISS BUSBY'S HAPPY RELEASE
The suit for divorce brought by Mrs. Aubrey BOUCICAULT, daughter of Thomas M.
BUSBY, of this city, against her husband, Aubrey BOUCICAULT, a son of the
late Dion BOUCICAULT, has resulted in a decree in the wife's favor, Mr.
BOUCICAULT not venturing to oppose the decree in the face of the evidence
against him. The lady resumes her maiden name, Amy BUSBY, by which she is
best known to her many friends in Rochester, and which she has already
placed, by her talents, among the foremost in the roll of successful American
actors.
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BISHOP McQUAID BETTER
Bishop McQUAID was able to be out for the first time since his recent illness
yesterday. He celebrated mass in the Cathedral in the morning, and in the
afternoon he blessed the bell recently purchased for the Church of the Holy
Family. The money with which the bell was purchased was contributed by the
pupils of the parochial schools.
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JOHN SNOW'S WILL
Henry E. SNOW, Isabel SNOW, Elizabeth M. HILL and Harriet BOLLES, heirs of
the late John SNOW, have begun an action to set aside the will of the
testator on the grounds of insanity and undue influence.
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PURELY PERSONAL
Mrs. Charles ALLEN, of Woodland avenue, Buffalo, and daughter are spending
the holidays with the family of Lieutenant of Police STETSON.
Mrs. C. F. WANDERSEE gave a progressive euchre party last Friday evening at
her home, No. 29 Ward street, in honor of her twentieth birthday.
Wilkie Charles OWEN and Miss Mary SHERY, both of Canandaigua, were united in
marriage last Thursday by Rev. M. R. WEBSTER, D. D., at No. 65 North Fitzhugh
street.
George A. TEGG, who for four years has been pursuing a course of study in the
Royal Veterinary College of London, England, is expected home shortly, as he
has just been granted a diploma by that institution.
Dr. David J. HILL, president of the University of Rochester, has been named
to give the Lavering course of lectures at Johns Hopkins University this
year. The course consists of three lectures on some subject Christian
theology.
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MUSICAL NOTES
Charles F. BOYLAN will spend the holidays in Boston.
The pupils of Charles F. BOYLAN are preparing for a series of recitals to be
given after the holidays.
An entertainment in the Losey popular course will be given at Washington rink
this evening by the Franz WILEZEK Concert Company.
J. Mortimer HARDING, cornet soloist, who is also conductor of the Wolcott
Cornet Band of Wolcott, Ontario county, will give a concert in the
above-named town next Wednesday evening, assisted by Frank N. MANDEVILLE and
George J. CULP, pianists and accompanists.
A small club of singers is preparing selections from Gluck's Orphens, under
the direction of Perley Dunn ALDRICH, to be given after the holidays. A few
more members who read music fairly well will be accepted. Application should
be sent immediately to Mr. ALDRICH, Rochester Savings Bank building.
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DIED ALONE
Sudden Death of R. Clark Moore at His Home in Henrietta
Mrs. R. Clark MOORE, on returning from this city to her home in East
Henrietta last Friday evening, found her husband lying dead on the sitting
room floor. His dog was lying close by watching the body.
Mr. MOORE had recently sold his farm, and was making reparations to move to
Rochester for greater convenience in educating his son. Part of the furniture
had already been moved here. Mrs. MOORE had been staying in this city during
the week with her son, Oscar. Mr. MOORE was last seen alive by a neighbor,
Mr. REEVES, on Wednesday evening. As there were no tracks in the snow about
the house it is supposed he died that night or Thursday morning. There were
evidences about the room that he had endured great suffering.
Coroner KLEINDIENST granted a certificate of death from apoplexy. The funeral
was held last evening, Rev. D. W. BULL officiating. Mr. MOORE was 44 years
old.
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SOMEBODY'S HORSE
Operator SWANTON was on his way to police headquarters shortly before 12
o'clock last night, when he saw a horse and two-seated carriage standing in
front of No. 179 Troup street. The reins were thrown over a stone hitching
post. He notified Detective LYNCH. He had made inquiries for the owner, who
could not be found. The horse and carriage were taken to the National Hotel
barns. It is believed that they were stolen. The horse is a dark chestnut.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Sarah Ann VAN DENBERGH died yesterday at er residence, No. 361 Brown street,
aged 29 years.
Thomas BUCKLEY, aged 58 years, died last Saturday morning at the family
residence, No. 9 Cameron street.
Hezekiah B. STONE died yesterday morning, aged 86 years. Notice of the
funeral will be found in the proper column.
Bridget GRIFFITH died last Saturday at St. Mary's hospital, aged 56 years.
Notice of the funeral will be found in the proper column.
Adelina FAEGLER last Saturday at the Home of the Friendless. Notice of the
funeral will be found in the proper column.
Daniel NORTON died last evening at his residence, No. 386 Exchange street,
aged 44 years. She leaves a widow and three children.
Casper J. RITZ died last night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. David
LUTHER, No. 511 East Main street, aged 88 years.
John McMULLEN died yesterday at his residence, No. 105 Wilder street, aged 85
years. Notice of the funeral will be found in the proper column.
Fred W. WILSON died last Saturday at his residence, No. 47 Costar street,
aged 44 years. Notice of the funeral will be found in the proper column.
Charles SCHNEIDER died last Saturday at his residence, No. 82 Woodward
avenue, aged 24 years and 5 months. Notice of the funeral will be found in
the proper column.
Charles YOUNG, died yesterday morning at his residence, No. 58 Sullivan
street, aged 30 years. He left a widow. His mother, six sisters and five
brothers, survive him.
Bridget McKENNEY, wife of George McKENNEY, died last Saturday morning at the
family residence, No. 30 Scio street, aged 76 years. The body will be taken
to Chili for burial.
Anna JENNINGS, widow of the late James JENNINGS, died last Saturday at her
residence, No. 135 Mansion street, aged 76 years. Notice of the funeral will
be found in the proper column.
Joseph H. BRODEUR died yesterday at his residence, No. 94 South Clinton
street, aged 48 years and nine months. He was quartermaster-sergeant of the
Eight Separate Company, N. G. S. N. Y.
Mrs. Louise CONNELL, a sister of Police Officer METZGAR, died at 10 o'clock
last evening at her home, No. 138 Flint street. She was a daughter of Adam
and Mary METZGAR, and the wife of Edward CONNELL. She leaves three children,
Ida, Joseph and Edward, three brothers, William, Alfred and Henry, and two
sisters, Misses Ida and Bertha METZGAR.
Frederick SCHAFFNER, Sr., died at 12:40 o'clock this morning at the residence
of his daughter, Mrs. PENDRIE, on Gorsline park, aged 82 years and 3 months.
He left four children, Jacob SCHAFFNER, of Brooklyn, Frederick SCHAFFNER,
Jr., of the firm of SCHAFFNER & HOYT, of this city, Mrs. L. C. DINGMAN of
Louisiana, Missouri, and Mrs. J. PENDRIE, of this city. Mr. SCHAFFNER was one
of Rochester's oldest residents, having lived here for nearly sixty years.
Frederick WALKER died last Saturday at the corner of Jefferson avenue and
Magnolia street. He had been a member of the police force since November 3,
1882. For several years he had been on the day force and had done steady duty
until a few days ago. Policeman WALTERS was always held in the highest esteem
by his fellow officers, and his death will be generally deproded. The
officers who have been appointed to make arrangements for the funeral are:
George KROHN, John MORAN and Martin SNYDER. Jacob FRANK, Michael HYNES and
Benjamin FURTHERER were appointed a committee on resolution. Notice of the
funeral will be found in the proper column. The bearers will be: Lieutenant
SCHWARTZ, Officers LOURET, LEE, CAZEAU, BIETZER and FITZPATRICK. The dead
officer leaves a widow and two sons, William and August. Two brothers,
Phillip and John, and four sisters, Katherine WALTER, Mrs. WALLS and Mrs.
CLOSE of this city, and Mrs. BANNAARD, of Allegany City, Pa., survive him.
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MRS. MINER'S DEATH
It is a matter of doubt whether Mrs. Grace MINER committee suicide or whether
her death was accidental. Coroner KLEINDIENST holds to the latter theory, and
granted a certificate last evening of death from accidental asphyxia by
chloroform.
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FREIGHT CAR ENTERED
Detective LA POINTE notified Superintendent CLEARY last night that a
Central-Hudson freight car had been entered by thieves some time during
yesterday between Culver street and Coldwater station. Several hats were
stolen.
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A CORRECTION
Persons interested in the fair at No. 181 West Main street deny that the
affray between two colored men, ROW and GILMORE, described in last Saturday's
Democrat and Chronicle, took place at the fair.
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