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Subject: Aug 21, 1894 # 3
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Tue Aug 21, 1894

STEUBEN

Last fall a system of gravity water works, costing about $27,000, was put in
by Cohocton village. F. G., & G. R. SIKES of Buffalo were the contractors.
The work was finished in November, 1893, and in December, the reservoir, which
was situated on the hill back of the residence of Mrs. Harriet REYNOLDS, and
her son, the Rev. Frank REYNOLDS, flooded the cellar. The REYNOLDS called
appraisers, who estimated the damage at $275, and they made a claim to the
trustees of the corporation for that amount. In the spring the contractors, who
were under bonds to keep the system in repair for a year, came and made the
necessary repairs to the reservoir, and everything went well until just before
the 4th of July, when the supply of water, which had been abundant up to that
time, suddenly gave out. Every endeavor to find the cause has been made, but
up to this time has been unsuccessful. The corporation are indebted to the
contractors about $1,100, and don't feel disposed to pay until the system is in
working order. In the meantime REYNOLDS has put his claim in his lawyer's
hands for collection, and another question arises as to who is liable for the
damage. SIKES Brothers or the corporation. The short supply of water is no
doubt owing to family construction of the works, as the spring showed plenty of
water by actual measurement by Engineer LARROWE and other interested parties.
Two new valves have been purchased, and renewed efforts will be made to
locate the leak this week. Meanwhile the water question is the all-absorbing
topic of conversation in the village.
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ORLEANS

Arrest of Levi Kelsey who Was Engaged in the Sandy Creek Shooting Affray.

--The Clarendon assembly closed yesterday after one of the most successful
seasons for many years. Sunday was Salvation Army day. The services were in
charge of Captain J. T. JENNER, of Albion, and Ensign ATKINSON, of Rochester. An
address was made in the afternoon in addition to the Salvation Army
services. Sunday was undoubtedly the largest day during the meetings. Almost every
person within a radius of several miles who could walk or procure a vehicle of
any kind were in attendance early in the morning and remained all day.

--The death of Mrs. Nancy ROSS, widow of the late John H. ROSS, occurred at
the family residence of her son, Charles D. ROSS, in Albion, Sunday morning,
aged 78 years. Her illness extended over some months. She was born in Tioga
county, Pa., but had been a resident of Albion 45 years, and for 41 years a
member of the Baptist church. She leaves four brothers and two sisters. Rev. L.
F. PORTER, of Iowa, Alonzo PORTER, of Albion, D. A. PORTER, of Holley, Mrs.
Myra GILLETTE, of Gaines, Mrs. Orpha BROWER, of Olean, N. Y., and one son,
Charles D. ROSS, of Albion, and Mrs. A. J. FOX, of North East, Pa. The funeral
services will be held to-day, Rev. Dr. A. C. OSBORN officiating.

--Sheriff RICE and Officers VAN STONE of Albion, arrested Levi KELSEY at his
hotel at Sandy Creek Saturday afternoon for the shooting of Frank WEATHERWAX
and Harry SANFORD late Thursday night. He was taken to Albion on the
afternoon train and arraigned before the district attorney, KELSEY waived examination
and gave bail in the sum of $3,000, which was furnished by B. Frank BAKER,
of Murray, and Ezra T. COAN, of Albion. KELSEY was released from custody and
is now at his home at Sandy Creek. Young SANFORD and WEATHERWAX are both doing
as well as can be expected, and unless some complication develops they will
probably both recover. A third bullet wound was discovered on SANFORD near
the knee, last Saturday by the attending physician, Dr. J. H. TAYLOR. The
general sentiment of the public appears to be very strong against KELSEY in the
matter.
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Glenda


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