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Subject: Oct 17, 1889 # 2
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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Thurs Oct 17, 1889


AUTUMN NUPTIALS

The Bowman - Pratt Wedding and Others Celebrated Yesterday

One of the pleasantest weddings of the season was solemnized yesterday
afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Mary A. PRATT, No. 171 Alexander
street. It was the marriage of her second daughter, Miss Kate M. PRATT, to
George Albert BOWMAN, the agent of the Erie Dispatch in this city. Both are young
people well-known in society. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. R.
TAYLOR, pastor of the Brick Church, assisted by Rev. H. Clay PEEPELS.
George COLBURN and C. H. GLOVER stood with the young couple. The
wedding was attended by many friends of the contracting parties. The parlors were
handsomely and profusely decorated with cut flowers and potted plants. After
the ceremony the guests sat down to a pleasant wedding feast. The many friends
of the young couple sent their remembrances, and a large table in the
sitting room was loaded down with beautiful presents.
Mr. and Mrs. BOWMAN left the city at 8:15 o'clock for a trip to Boston,
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, after which they will return to this
city and take up their home at No. 210 Brown street.
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John F. NORTON and Miss Kate O'HARA were married yesterday morning at
the Church of the Immaculate Conception by Rev. Father O'HARE. Patrick J.
McCRACKEN was the groom's best man and Miss Nellie NEVILLE attended the bride as
maid of honor. Both bride and groom are valued members of the church choir,
which, in their honor, out did itself in the music rendered during the
ceremony. A wedding breakfast was served, after the ceremony at the residence of
Mrs. P. CONNAUGHTON, the bride's sister, on Edinburgh Place. The number of
wedding presents was very large, and included a silver tea service from the
members of the choir. Mr. and Mrs. NORTON left early in the day for a wedding
journey through the large Eastern cities. On their return they will make their
home in this city at No. 78 Frost avenue.
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William H. STOCKTON and Miss Anna E. PLATNER, both of this city, were
married at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Rev. G. C. CARTER at the residence
of the bride's parents on Clinton street. The wedding was private and only
immediate relatives and a few very intimate friends were present. The bride
and groom have many friends who took this occasion to show their good will
towards the young couple by sending handsome and valuable remembrances. Mr. and
Mrs. STOCKTON started on their wedding trip through the West at 5 o'clock. On
their return they will make their home in this city.

--Louis IMHOF and Mrs. Frederika GRANTMANN were married last evening at the
bridegroom's residence corner of Bartlett and Summit streets by Rev. Carl
SIEBENPFEIFFER. After the ceremony the many friends present enjoyed a wedding
supper. Mr. and Mrs. IMHOF will enjoy an extended honeymoon journey in the West.
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SUICIDE AT SIXTY-FOUR

Robert H. Wing Hangs Himself -- Probable Cause of the Deed.

Robert H. WING, aged 64 years, hung himself at his son's residence, No. 48
Fifth avenue at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. He used a clothes line, tying one
end to the limb of a tree and making the noose in the other.
The deceased had suffered for a number of years from asthma and had
been unable to lie down at night on that account.
Mr. WING was a farmer and lived in Henrietta most of his life, but of
late years his ill-health has rendered him unable to work. One week ago he
left his home and came to this city on a visit to his son Frederick. His
condition did not improve and he intended to return to Henrietta in a few days.
He was last seen alive at midnight on Tuesday. At that time Mrs.
Frederick WING left him sitting by the kitchen fire -- the position in which he
usually spent the night. He was heard moving around the room just before
daybreak but when the family arose in the morning he was not in the house. A glance
out doors told the story. The aged man's body was seen hanging from a tree in
the yard. It was cut down and every attempt was made to restore life.
The deceased was a member of the Honeoye Falls G. A. R. Post. He leaves
beside his widow six sons, William, Wallace, Walter, Frederick, Charles and
George and four daughters, Emma, Ginevra, Gertrude and Edith.
A peculiar circumstance in the case is the fact that Mr. WING had always
strongly denounced suicide and his act is accepted by his relatives as, in
itself, conclusive evidence that his mind was affected.
Coroner SHARPE had charge of the case and held an inquest yesterday
afternoon. The jury rendered a verdict of suicide during temporary insanity.
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UNDERNEATH THE GROUND

Progress of the Work of Burying the Telephone Wires.

The work of laying the conduits for the Bell Telephone Company's underground
system on State street was completed by the contractors, WEIDER & McMAHON,
yesterday afternoon. The conduit extends from the "Four Corners" to the corner
of State and Furnace streets. The intention had been to extend it as far as
Brown street or Lyell avenue, but owing to inability to obtain the prepared
wood used for the conduits this was impossible. The remainder of the conduit
will not be laid before next spring.
To a Democrat and Chronicle reporter Manager Mallett of the Telephone
Company stated yesterday that no cables could be strung through the State
street conduits until next summer, as the company was unable to obtain the wire
before that time. The order for the cables to be laid in the East Main street
conduit was placed over a year ago and these cables have not yet been
received. They are expected within a short time now, however, and they will be strung
as quickly as possible after their arrival. They will be connected with the
overhead wires and big poles on East Main street will then be taken down.
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HE IS NOW IN JAIL

James WELCH, a local weather prognosticator was yesterday taken into custody
by Deputy Sheriff SALYARDS on an order of arrest for contempt of court in
failing to obey an order in supplementary proceedings. WELCH is now in jail.
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MORTUARY MATTERS

--The funeral of Mary EDWARDS will be held from her late home No. 33
Edinburg street at 10:30 o'clock this morning.

--The funeral of William WALTERS will take place from his late residence No.
147 Monroe avenue at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.

--Hugh McKENZIE died yesterday at his home No. 107 Mt. Hope avenue, aged 61
years. He leaves a wife and four daughters. The funeral will take place from
the house at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

--The funeral of Luin D. CORK the fireman on the Buffalo Rochester &
Pittsburg, who was killed at Silver Lake Tuesday, will take place from his late
home, No. 34 Grape street at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Joseph DENNIS will
officiate. Mr. CORK was 34 years of age. His widow survives him.
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THE FORESTERS ENTERTAIN

Court Genesee, No. 7.666, Ancient Order of Foresters, gave a very pleasant
entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall last evening before a large and appreciative
audience. A programme consisting of recitations, vocal and instrumental
music, etc., was rendered. A feature of the programme was the appearance for the
first time of the Rochester Banjo Quartette, which rendered a medley
excellently. This quartette is composed of C. A. S_ANES, George GOWIN, Frank AMY and
James WALKER, and all are excellent banjo players. Gus MURA gave a very
creditable exhibition of club swinging. After the entertainment was concluded
those present danced a programme of fifteen numbers.
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MARRIED

BROWN -- WILLETT - At the pastoral residence, Oct. 10, 1889, by Rev. Jas. F.
O'HARE, William Robert BROWN and Anna Marie WILLETT, both of this city.
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