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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Oct. 19, 1907

MANGLED AND KILLED WHEN CAR IS THROWN FROM TRACK

Young Geneseo Man Fatally Injured When Beginning First Trip to New York

Geneseo, Oct. 18 - Nelson WEEKS, an 18 year-old Geneseo boy, was killed at
Moscow, across the flats, to-day. The young man was in a stock car, on the
Deleware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, with four horses consigned to New
York city, when the car was tipped over. The terribly mangled remains were
found beneath the side of it, and it is conjectured that the young man
attempted to jump just as it toppled over.

WEEKS started out from Geneseo with Donald HOWELL early this morning. He was
entrusted to take four blooded horses belonging to Dr. L. D. BAILEY, of this
village, to the New York market. The story that prevails in Geneseo in regard
to the cause of the accident is that after the train had gone about a mile,
to the point where the Erie crosses the track, the Erie signal to proceed was
up and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western signal to stop was also showing,
but that, nevertheless, the train continued to plow on till the tower-man
threw the switch and the stock car was derailed. The car bumped along on the
sleepers for some distance before it finally fell on its side. None of the
horses were badly hurt, but the young man was crushed almost beyond
recognition.

WEEKS was considered a model young man by Geneseo acquaintances, his industry
and disposition making him a general favorite. He was making his first trip
to New York, and was looking forward with great pleasure to seeing the
metropolis. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Byron WEEKS, two brothers and
two sisters.
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DRIVEN TO SUICIDE BY THOUGHT THAT HE WAS ABOUT TO GO MAD

Olean, Oct. 18 - Overwhelmed by the thought that he was to become a victim of
hydrophobia, James McGANN, 37 years old, ended his life in the Allegheny
river, near Second street, early this morning. A few weeks ago McGANN was
bitten on the hand by a dog. The bite did not heal, and during the last few
days he has been in terror lest he should go mad.

A woman living on Green street saw the man running toward the river, throwing
off his hat and coat as he ran. She telephoned to the police, but when the
police reached the scene they found McGANN lying face down in about two feet
of water, dead.
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BURGLARS ENTER A LE ROY HARDWARE STORE

Take Some Money and Much Merchandise

Le Roy, Oct. 18 - When George SPITZMESSER, a clerk in the hardware store of
F. L. B. Taft, on Main street, opened the store this morning he discovered
that during the night the store had been visited by burglars, who had gotten
away with about $3 in money and considerable merchandise. The interior of the
store presented a confused appearance, for many parts of it had been
thoroughly ransacked.
The large safe had been tampered with, A large monkey-wench was found on the
handle, which makes it appear that the work was probably not that of (didn't
get the rest)
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MAY DIE OF INJURES RECEIVED IN FALL

Kentucky Man Has Serious Fracture of Skull

Ernest KRUSE, 57 years old, is in a critical condition at the City Hospital,
where he was taken yesterday morning ‘suffering from injuries said to have
been received by falling on the floor of a saloon and on the sidewalk in
front of the saloon. It is said that the man's skull is fractured and that
there is little chance for his recovery. Definite information as to the man's
actual condition was not obtainable last night, although an attache of the
hospital said there had been no change since the man was brought there.
Coroner KLEINDIENST said last night that he had been told that KRUSE could
not live.

KRUSE has been employed at the Charles A. GREEN nurseries. Up to Tuesday he
had worked for Mr. GREEN at Clifton Springs. He came to Rochester and went to
the local nurseries, where he is said to have complained of feeling ill.

Yesterday morning the man walked into the saloon of Matthew GALVIN at No. 130
Main street west, and according to the bartender, he asked for a glass of hot
whisky. While the bartender was getting the hot water, KRUSE is alleged to
have fallen to the floor. GALVIN heard the man fall and came downstairs. He
and George KING, of No. 18 Elizabeth street, placed the man in a chair. KRUSE
got up and tried to walk to the bar, but fell again. He managed to get upon
his feet without help, however, and walked out to the street. Once outside he
fell with much violence to the walk.

GALVIN and KING ran outside and carried the man back into the saloon. He
appeared to be dazed. The ambulance of the City Hospital was summoned and he
was removed to that institution.

Patrolman HOHMAN learned of the man's condition and went to the saloon. He
was told that KRUSE had appeared to be intoxicated. Sergeant KLEIN later
learned that KRUSE had a fracture of the skull, and he began an
investigation. It was found that KRUSE roomed at BROWN'S hotel in Main street
west. The police do not think the man was injured at the hands of another
person.

Mr. GREEN said last night that he knew very little of the man. He said KRUSE
had told him that at one time he lived at Covington, Ky., and that he had a
brother in Evansville, Ind. The latter is a druggist.
****
FITCH - SMITH

Miss Mary Ellen Smith Is Married to Elmer A. Fitch

Miss Mary Ellen SMITH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SMITH, was married to
Elmer A. FITCH on Wednesday evening, in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church by the
rector, Rev. J. B. THOMAS. The bride's gown was silk mull trimmed with silk
lace. She wore a veil and carried bride roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Irene
HILBERT, who was clad in a tan embroidered costume, and carried pink roses.
Clave OWENS was the best man.

Following the service, a wedding dinner was served at the bride's home. About
fifty guests were gathered among them Mr. and Mrs. Clarence ATTRIDGE, of
Charlotte, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester GROVER, of Geneseo.

After a short trip in the West, Mr. and Mrs. FITCH will be at home at No. 20
Seager street.

The bride's gift to her bridesmaid was a gold broach and the groom gave his
man a scarf pin. Many presents were received by the bride.

Previous to the wedding a linen shower was given by the young women of the
Sherwood Shoe Company's fitting department, with whom the bride had been
associated; a variety shower by Mrs. Charles W. BOYCE, sister of the bride,
and a variety shower by the Mothers' Club at St. Paul's Church.
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STONE - PEACOCK

Miss Mary Mosher PEACOCK, of Gates was married to Norman Lee STONE, of the
same place, on Thursday, Rev. George C. FROST, of Calvary Presbyterian
Church, officiating at his home, No. 79 Alexander street, Rochester. Mr. and
Mrs. STONE (didn't get the rest)
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DIED

CURRIE - At the family residence, No. 30 Gold street, Martha Janet CURRIE,
aged 27 years. She is survived by her father, James B. CURRIE; one sister,
Anna E.; three brothers, James A., Henry R. and William F.
-Funeral Saturday at 2:30 P. M.

LAMPERT Entered into rest Friday morning, October 18, 1907, at his home, No.
243 Frost avenue, Bernard LAMPERT, aged 75 years, 7 months. He is survived by
two sons, Leonard A., of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Frederick J., of this city;
three daughters, Anna M. LAMPERT, Mrs. A. G. KING and Mrs. William HERRMANS.
-Funeral from his home Monday afternoon, October 21, 1907, at 2:30 o'clock.

PERRY - In this city, at his home, No. 94 Flint street, Friday afternoon,
October 18, 1907, John G. PERRY, aged 80 years. He is survived by his wife
and one son, L. W. PERRY.
-Funeral services will be held at the residence of his son, No. 527 Plymouth
avenue, Sunday, the 20th instant, at 2 P. M. Interment at River Road cemetery
in West Henrietta.
****
DIES SUDDENLY IN WAGON

Geneva, Oct 18, Harrison ROGERS, aged 71 years, died suddenly last evening
about 6 o'clock. ROGERS was employed as an apple picker at the Maxwell
brothers' farm west of the city. He started for his home, but had gone only
300 yards when he was taken violently ill, and he soon became unconscious. He
was found in this condition by A. G. YOST, who immediately telephoned for a
physician. YOST placed Mr. ROGERS in his wagon and drove toward his home,
down Castle street. The man died on his way. Heart disease was given as the
cause of death. Mr. ROGERS was born here and resided here all his life. He
leaves two sisters, Miss Jessie ROGERS and Mrs. Emma SCHOOT, of this city;
three brothers, George ROGERS, of Eaton Rapids, Mich.; Alonzo ROGERS, of
Fayette, N. Y., and Hudson ROGERS, of Springport, Mich.
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MRS. ANNA GALLAGHER

Geneva, Oct. 18 - Mrs. Anna GALLAGHER, widow of the late Patrick GALLAGHER,
of Oaks Corners, died this morning at the family homestead, at Oaks Corners,
aged 75 years. Mrs. GALLAGHER had been a resident of this section for over
fifty years. She leaves one daughter, Miss Mary GALLAGHER, who resided with
her mother.
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SERVICES FOR JESSE N. COOK

Webster, Oct. 18 - Many of the friends and neighbors of Mrs. Esther COOK, of
this place, met in the home of Benedict Z. COOK, on South street, this
afternoon, to attend the funeral of her only son, Jesse N., who died in
Somerville, N. J., on Tuesday, October 15th, after an operation for
appendicitis. Rev. J. H. STOODY, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
officiated. Mr. COOK was born October 12, 1881. He was a graduate of Webster
High School in the class of 1899. After graduating from Syracuse University
befitted himself for an architect, in which profession he was considered very
efficient. For the last year and a half he had been a successful architect of
Somerville, N. J. He leaves his mother, Mrs. E. COOK; his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Norman COOK, and two aunts, Mrs. S. HARRIS, of Tarrytown, N. Y., and
Mrs. E. STAUTON, of Irondequoit, N. Y.
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PRISONER VERY ILL

Hornell, Oct. 18 - It is more than probable that the trial of John WILLIS, a
negro charged with assault on Edward DUNN at Painted Post, will not be called
at this term of County Court, and it is possible that the trial will never be
held, as it is thought that WILLIS would not live through the day. The slight
cold contracted by WILLIS developed into pleurisy, and he was taken to the
St. James Mercy Hospital last night upon the recommendation of Dr. B. C.
WAKELY. Deputy Sheriff SANFORD accompanied WILLIS to the hospital and
remained with him until midnight, when he was relieved by another guard.
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WILLIAM BURNETT

Wolcott, Oct 18 - By the death of William BURNETT early Thursday morning, the
town of Huron lost one of its best-known lifelong residents. Mr. BURNETT was
born there and spent the seventy-five years of his life in the town. He had
been in feeble health for some time, but about three weeks ago went to North
Wolcott, to visit his daughter. While there he was taken ill and died. The
body was at once removed to his home in Huron. Mr. BURNETT leaves a daughter,
Mrs. James SEBRING, and four sons, Fred, Grant, James and Cody, all of Huron.
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FUNERAL OF CAROLINE HAWKINS

Newark, Oct. 18 - The funeral of Mrs. Caroline HAWKINS took place this
afternoon at 2:15 o'clock at her home. Mrs. HAWKINS was one of Newark's
enterprising business women, and had a good laundry business upon Union
street. About eight weeks ago Mrs. HAWKINS fell down stairs and fractured her
arm. It was this accident, with the grippe, which was the cause of her death.
She was 50 years old, and she leaves Arthur HAWKINS, her son, and Anna
HAWKINS, her daughter.
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JOHN WILCOX

Sodus, Oct. 18 - John WILCOX, a life-long resident of this town died this
morning at the age of 78 years at his home, near Sodus Center. He leaves his
wife and one son, Arthur WILCOX.
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WILLIAM A. EDWARDS

Dansville, Oct. 18 - William A. EDWARDS died this morning at the home of his
son, Darwin EDWARDS, No. 100 Franklin street. Mr, EDWARDS was born in West
Sparta, was a retired farmer and a member of the Grand Army, having served in
Company B, 136th New York Volunteers, for three years. Mr. EDWARDS was 79
years of age. His wife died in 1899. He leaves two sons, Truman EDWARDS, of
Mount Morris, and Darwin EDWARDS, of Dansville.
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