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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Sat Jan 2, 1904

DANIEL W. WRIGHT

Death of One of Rochester's Leading Shoe Manufacturers and Best Known
Business Men
Daniel W. WRIGHT for many years one of Rochester's leading shoe
manufacturers and leading business men, died at his home, No. 600 West avenue,
yesterday morning, aged 77 years.
Mr. WRIGHT was born in Dutchess county and came to this city from
Northville, Fulton county, in 1868 and entered the leather business. On the 1st of
January 1869, he established the shoe manufacturing firm of WRIGHT & COWLES.
Later the firm was changed to D. W. WRIGHT & Company and still later to WRIGHT &
PETERS. In 1898 Mr. WRIGHT retired from the manufacturing business and at the
time of his death had no active business relations except that of president of
the Church Insurance Association of New York State, which office he had
occupied since 1897. Mr. WRIGHT had resided for thirty-two years at the home on
West avenue. Although he had never held public office, he was recognized as a
promoter of all the interests of that section of the city. Mr. WRIGHT had been
for many years a member and prominent officer of the First M. E. Church. He was
a man of indomitable courage, tireless industry and of genial, kindly nature.
He is survived by a widow, one son, a brother and two sisters, all of this
city.
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--Rudolph RODEL died Thursday morning at the German Home for the aged on
South avenue, aged 75 years.

--Gotleib KAELBER, died Wednesday night at the German Home for the Aged, on
South avenue, aged 77 years.

--Anna Dorothy MACORMIC, infant daughter of Robert B. and Anna Belle
MACORMIC, died yesterday at 33 Third street.

--Sarah L. COOLIDGE, widow of the late Rodman T. COOLIDGE, died yesterday at
her home, 196 South Fitzhugh street.

--William WILLETT, a respected resident of the city, died yesterday morning
at his home, No. 96 South Washington street, aged 90 years.

--Mrs. Birdie GALLOWAY WILLIAMS died yesterday at the family home, No. 168
South Goodman street, aged 32 years. She is survived by her parents, two
brothers and three sisters.

--Wendelin BEHR died last evening at the home of his son, Thomas BEHR, No. 7
Pippin street, aged 74 years. He is survived by three sons, Frank, Thomas and
Henry BEHR and one daughter, Sister Meiultha of Notre Dame, Philadelphia.

--Lillian May YOUNG MOREHOUSE, wife of Charles E. MOREHOUSE, died Thursday at
the family home, No. 171 Cottage street, aged 20 years. Besides her husband
she is survived by three children, her parents, two brothers and one sister.

--Earle W. BROWN, son of William C. and Kate C. BROWN, died Thursday evening
at the family home, 590 Averill avenue, aged 22 years and 10 months. The
funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence.

--Abraham BRULE, a well known and respected resident of the village of East
Brighton, died Thursday at the Homeopathic Hospital in this city, aged 63
years. He is survived by one son, Edward, and two daughters, Mrs. C. V. LOCKWOOD of
Brighton and Mrs. J. McGILL of Oneida.

--Ella Lillian LOEBS BEGY, wife of Albert A. BEGY, died yesterday at the
residence, 274 St. Paul street, aged 21 years. The deceased is survived by her
husband, her mother, Elizabeth LOEBS, two sisters, Florence and Ruth, and one
brother, Herbert. The remains were removed to the home of her mother, 254 Central
avenue, where the funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

--Elizabeth HELFER, widow of the late Nicholas HELFER, died yesterday at the
family home, 62 Clinton avenue north, aged 68 Clinton avenue north, aged 68
years. She leaves one son, Joseph, and six daughters, Catherine, Barbara, Lena
HELFER, Mrs. Sophia KRAFT, Mrs. William HAEFLER and Sister Amada of the Notre
Dame Convent at Pittsburg, and seven grandchildren. She was a member of the
Holy Family Church and Sacred Heart Society of St. Joseph's Church. The funeral
will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the house and at 9 o'clock from St.
Joseph's Church.

--Herbert William ANDREWS died Thursday morning at his home, 170 Edinburgh
street. For the past eight years he had been an employee of the United States
government in the internal revenue office, occupying the position of gauger. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. At 2 o'clock there will be services at
his late home, where Rev. E. P. HART will officiate. There will also be
services at the grave. Interment will be at Grove Place cemetery, Chili. Mr.
ANDREWS leaves his wife, one child, Margaret Camier ANDREWS, a sister, Miss Carrie
A. ANDREWS, and one brother, H. Clayton ANDREWS.
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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Well Known Attorney Will Claim Bride -- Court Announcements
Geneseo, N. Y., Jan. 2 - Announcement has been made of the engagement of
Marie H. HAYNES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry HAYNES of this village, and
James A. BAILEY of Dansville, Miss HAYNES is one of Geneseo's popular young
ladies. Mr. BAILEY is a lawyer in Dansville, enjoying an active and lucrative
practice, and is at present serving the county as clerk of the board of
supervisors. He is well-known in Livingston and surrounding counties.

Hon. William CARTER, Livingston county judge, has made the following
appointments for County Court during the year 1904: February 16th, trial term at
Geneseo, with a jury attending; June 6th, trial at Geneseo, with jury
attending; November 21st, trial term at Geneseo, with jury in attendance; during the
remainder of the year a county court, without a jury will be held at the
surrogate's office in Geneseo every Monday and at the Hyland House in Dansville on
the last Saturday of each month, except that there will be no courts during the
month of August.
Changes have also been made in the appointments for Supreme Court in
Livingston county, and five terms in all will be held at the Court House in this
village during 1904. Instead of three as in the past year: they will be
convened as follows: Third Monday in January, trial term, Hon. Adelbert P. RICH,
presiding: first Monday in May, trial term, Hon. E. A. NASH presiding; fourth
Monday in June, equity term, Hon. E. A NASH presiding; third Monday in October,
trial term, Hon. John M. DAVY presiding; third Monday in December, equity term,
Hon. John F. PARKHURST presiding.

The First Baptist Church of this village has tendered a call to Rev. John
F. STILLWELL of Elba and the same has been accepted. Dr. STILLWELL agreeing
to take the pastoral of the local church early in the present year.

Newton W. NEFF of this village has a Durham cow which on Christmas day
tipped the beam at 1,650 pounds.

In surrogate's court held at the Court House in this village this week.
Hon. William CARTER presiding the following business was disposed of Letters of
administration on the estate of Abram B. WHITENACK, late of Canton, Ill.,
were issued to Charles B. WHITENACK of West Sparta. Personal and real property in
this estate were of the estimated value of $3750. Letters of administration
on the estate of Elizabeth HEIMAN, late of Dansville, were granted and issued
to John HEIMAN. The will of George D. LEICESTER, late of Dansville, was offered
for and admitted to probate. Letters testamentary were issued to William D.
WILKINSON of the same town, who was named as executrix in the will. The estate
is valued at $7,000.
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HARTWELL -- WOODWARD

Le Roy Young Couple Wedded in Their New Home -- The Decorations
Le Roy, N. Y., Jan. 2 - On Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock took place
the marriage of Miss Edith M. HARTWELL, daughter of B. J. HARTWELL of this
village, and Ernest L. WOODWARD, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. WOODWARD, also of
Le Roy. The couple's new home, which is one of the largest and most
handsomely furnished, was opened for the first time for the wedding, which took place
in the parlor of the residence.
The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion with Carolina
smilax, pine and palms, and yellow chrysanthemums. In the parlor was an alter rail,
and before this the ceremony was performed. Rev. F. S. PARKHURST of Medina
and formerly of Le Roy, was the officiating clergyman, and used portions of the
Episcopal service.
The bride was dressed in a gown of white with pearl trimmings, and
carried bride roses. She was given away by her father. In the hall was stationed
Moll's orchestra, which played during the ceremony, and also during the remainder
of the afternoon. Only immediate relatives of the bride and groom witnessed
the ceremony.
The dining room was decorated with greens and white ribbon, and yellow
roses adorned the table. The wedding feast was served by Teal & Sons of
Rochester. Early in the evening the bride and groom departed for a wedding trip, and
upon their return they will be at home to their friends after February 1st.

The Le Roy Lodge of Odd Fellows has elected officers as follows: Noble
grand, Frank RIDER; vice-grand, J. W. WIER; financial secretary, O. P.
ARMSTRONG; secretary, William CROOKS; treasurer, Charles E. EDSON; trustee, Fred C.
ROGERS.
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HOLLEY MASONS

They Elect Officers for the Ensuing Year -- Other News Notes

Holley, N. Y., Jan. 2 - At a special meeting of Holley Lodge, No. 380, F. and
A. M., Worshipful Master SULLIVAN E. HOWARD and Marshall BENTON. KEYS
installed the following officers: Worshipful master, Harry D. BARTLETT; senior
warden, W. A. MASON; junior warden, Fred A. CLOUGH; secretary Hiram B. JOSLYN;
treasurer, William A. DOWNS; senior deacon, Frank C. ALLIS; junior deacon, Clen P.
COLE; senior master of ceremonies, H. P. BRAKMAN; junior master of ceremonies,
Dr. Marshall A. JAMES; marshall, Webster E. HOWARD, Tyler, S. Fisk MANLEY;
trustee, Walter A. PETTINGILL.

Last evening the members of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association
gave a leap year party in their hall. Between fifty and one hundred couples were
in attendance. The hall was in gala attire with bunting and flags.

The Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal church of Hulberton have
elected the following officers: Superintendent, Henry NELSON; assistant
superintendent, Rev. Sanford BRUSIE; secretary, Miss Lizzie WHITTAUS; treasurer, Mrs.
Henry HEBNER; librarian, Miss Mattie BARTLETT; organist, Mrs. Jennie P. SMITH;
president of missionary society, Mrs. Lizzie BROCKWAY; treasurer, Mrs. E.
JONES.

Beginning with January 10th, Rev. S. F. BRUSIE, the pastor, will hold a
series of meetings in the Methodist church, assisted by Mrs. WEAVER, of
Batavia, and Rev. Mr. WYMAN, of Hamlin.

The pastors of all the churches in Holley will aim to have their first
service of the year treat upon subjects which will be leaders for the year. The
subject of Rev. Joseph WESTON of the Baptist church will be "Sundown and
Sundawn." In the Methodist church, Rev. G. S. BUCK will preach on "Practical
Christianity." Rev. H. C. CUNNINGHAM, of the Presbyterian church will preach on "The
Renewed Life." The week of prayer will be observed in the Presbyterian
church, beginning with Sunday evening.
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SIGNATURES OBTAINED

Warsaw Will Vote on the Question of Maintaining a Carnegie Library
Warsaw, N. Y., Jan. 2 - The committee charged with preparing and
circulating the same for signatures for a special town meeting to vote on the library
proposition, viz: that of raising the sum of $1,000 by tax to maintain the
same in case Mr. CARNEGIE donates the sum of $10,000, which has been agreed upon,
has found no difficulty in getting signers to the petition. It is ready to
present to the town clerk, but for various reasons it is considered advisable
not to call the election before January 30th. The committee will take the
intervening time to add to the list of signers.
Rev. H. E. GURNEY'S resignation as pastor of the Congregational Church in
this village was brought before the Congregational Church meeting and was
accepted, to take effect February 8th. Mr. GURNEY will take the pastorate of the
First Congregational Church of Cortland, N. Y.
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