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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Mon Dec 31, 1900

BROCKPORT FEARS RABIES EPIDEMIC

Death of Bitten Dog in Convulsions Yesterday
Not The Only Case
Charles Williams's Pet one of the Animals Attacked by Mad Dog Two Weeks Ago -
No More Persons Suffering - Monroe

Another unmistakable case of rabies in Brockport developed yesterday morning
in a dog owned by Charles WILLIAMS, a resident of Park avenue in that
village. The dog is known to have been bitten by another dog about two weeks ago
and yesterday he died in convulsions with great agony.
The dead dog was a black and tan puppy about four months old. Mr.
WILLIAMS obtained him through a Rochester friend about four weeks ago. Two weeks
ago last Wednesday, while the puppy was playing in Mr. WILLIAMS's yard a large
gray cur rushed into the yard and attacked the WILLIAMS dog furiously. After
lacerating the little dog's head badly the bigger animal let go and ran down
the street. Mr. WILLIAMS, being aware of the danger from rabies, locked his
dog in a room in the house at once and has ever since maintained a vigilant
watch over him. The dog showed no ill effects from his encounter, except from
the natural soreness of his wound, until Friday morning, when it was noticed
that he would eat nothing. He refused water and milk when offered him and
acted strangely in other ways.
Yesterday morning Mr. WILLIAMS's sister let the animal out of his room
and allowed him to go downstairs. He seemed to walk unsteadily and when he
reached the landing he staggered and fell down the stairs. Miss WILLIAMS at
once tried to get him back up into his room but it was with great difficulty
that the brute succeeded in climbing up. When he got into the room he began
running aimlessly about, with his tongue protruding, all the time moaning
piteously. His limbs seemed partially paralyzed, and he kept driving his head
violently against the walls. This continued until about 9 o'clock, when the dog
died in a convulsion. Mr. WILLIAMS buried him at once.
Fortunately, the animal has bitten no one so far as can be learned, and
it is known that he has bitten no other dog. There are also rumors that
several other dogs have died under suspicious circumstances in the village, and
those who at first scoffed at the idea of an epidemic of rabies are slowly
conceding that it must exist.
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GATHERING AT CHILI

The Woman's Political Equality Club, of Chili, met Friday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. John GROVES, of Chili. One of the pleasant features of the
meeting was the presence of the gentlemen friends who, together with the
ladies, enjoyed an elaborate luncheon served at 2 o'clock, after which the regular
business of the club was transacted and fine music rendered.
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FEATURES AT LAKESIDE

A watch night service will be held at the Lakeside Methodist Episcopal
Church this evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. The special features will be music
by a large chorus choir, including an anthem written for the occasion, papers
on different phases of the church work, light refreshments, and a sermon by
the pastor on "The Passing of the Century."
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FAIRPORT FUNERAL

The funeral of Mrs. A. L. KELLER, of Fairport, was held from her late
residence yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. D. Thomas McCLYMONT, pastor of
the First Baptist Church, officiating. The remains will be taken to Minon
this morning for burial.
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GENESEE

ARM SLICED UP

John MOONEY, employed at the Le Roy canning factory, met with a serious
accident Saturday. He was working over a machine which removes the cores from
cabbage, and in some way his left arm came in contact with the revolving knife.
The arm was broken and the flesh from the wrist to the elbow badly lacerated.
He will be unable to use his arm for some time to come.
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YOUNG WOMAN'S DEATH

There has been a death in Batavia in several years which caused so sad a
shock to the community as that of Miss Caro WILBER, who died at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duane WILBER, Saturday afternoon from pneumonia. Miss
WILBER was very popular and well known in the social set.
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The Rev. Edgar E. DAVIDSON arrived in Batavia Saturday, and yesterday the
biggest series of revival meetings ever held in Batavia was opened in that
place.
Union revival services commenced in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Pavilion, Wednesday evening, and will continue through this week. This evening a
twentieth century watch night service will be held.
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WAYNE

William C. Fuller's Ill Health Suddenly Cut Short by Death

William C. FULLER, landlord of the Hotel Baltzel in Lyons, died suddenly at
an early hour yesterday morning. The deceased had been an invalid for about a
year past, but had been able to walk about and attend to business. He retired
Saturday night, apparently as well as usual, but about 4 o'clock yesterday
morning was taken suddenly and violently ill, expiring a short time
thereafter. Mr. FULLER was a native of Syracuse, where he was born forty-seven years
ago. Nearly his entire life was spent in his native town where he represented
the crockery firm of S. P. PIERCE on the road for twenty years.
He went to Lyons about three years ago, leasing the Baltzel house, the
leading hostelry of the village, and establishing a very profitable business
connection. Before he took charge of it the hotel had never been a profitable
one. For a short period immediately preceding his death Mr. FULLER had
charge of a hotel in Walton. He is survived by a widow and two daughters, the
Misses Grace and Edith FULLER. An autopsy revealed the fact that the cause of
death was disease of the liver.
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SCALDED BY STEAM

Charles MASON, one of the engineers employed at Bickford & Hoffman Company's
drill works, Macedon, met with a severe accident Saturday. While at work
about the boiler, he was struck by a stream of escaping steam and hot water.
Both hands and feet were badly scalded. Dr. JENNINGS dressed his injuries, which
he pronounced serious.
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BLOCK CHANGES HANDS

The brick block on William street in Lyons, known as the Foster building,
has been sold by Mrs. Abertine FOSTER to Charles H. BETTS, editor of the Lyons
Republican, and Dr. C. H. TOWLERTON, one of the leading physicians of the
town. It is understood that the consideration was $17,500.
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FUNERAL OF STEPHEN HARRIS

The funeral services of Stephen HARRIS were held Saturday afternoon from his
late residence, Macedon Center, Rev. J. NEAL officiating. Deceased was 70
years of age and is survived by a widow, two daughters and one son.
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STEUBEN

William B. VAN DUSEN, of Hornellsville, was appointed deputy sheriff for the
city of Hornellsville by Sheriff-Elect Merrill F. SMITH Saturday afternoon.

Alexander McMILLEN, an inmate of the Bath Soldiers' Home, was found dead in
the toilet room of ward G, in the home hospital, at an early hour Friday
morning.
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NIAGARA

C. Seymour Bigalow Acquitted of Charge of Shooting His Brother

After an all week trial of his case, the jury late Saturday afternoon at
Lockport acquitted C. Seymour BIGALOW, indicted for assault, first degree,
charged with shooting his half-brother, Fred J. SWIFT. The trial has aroused much
interest in Niagara county, both men being prominent farmers and well known
in the vicinity. SWIFT resides at Johnson's Creek, and BIGALOW, near
Middleport. The two men had a quarrel over a mortgage some months ago and bad feeling
increased. BIGALOW admitted that he afterwards sought SWIFT looking for
trouble.
The witnesses sworn for the prosecution were: Fred J. SWIFT, the
complainant, Rose WESCOTT, George J. CLARK, Sarah SWIFT, Esix ALDRICH, Dr. Henry
BICKFORD, George P. RICHARDSON, Robert PIERCE. It was alleged that BIGALOW went
to SWIFT'S house, called him to the door and shot him in the neck with a
revolver. The defense put on the stand BIGALOW himself, Jeremy ANGEVINE, George
C. HAYWARD, Ellen K. BIGALOW, the defendant's wife. SWIFT's wife was in the
house when BIGALOW called. She heard the men have some words and heard a shot.
When asked if she saw BIGALOW shoot her husband, she said she turned her
head away when she looked at BIGALOW as she did not like his looks. She was the
only eye witness of the encounter and could not swear positively as to who
did the shooting. Acquittal was the result.
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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hulett Have Been Married Fifty Years

A very enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus
W. HULETT, No. 15 Joslyn park, Saturday, the occasion being the celebration
of the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. The bride and groom of half a
century ago were surrounded by their sons and daughters, grand-children and a
few of their nearest relatives. They were the recipients of a purse of gold
and many handsome presents suitable to the occasion, besides floral tributes
from friends and neighbors. A dainty repast was served, after which many
toasts were proposed.
Each of the ladies present was given as a souvenir the left hind foot
of a rabbit, mounted in yellow. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. T. HOYLE,
Scranton, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. HULETT, Raymond HULETT and Miss Sybil
HULETT, Crossfork, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. G. T. HOLMES and Masters Leroy and Thad.
HOLMES, Eldred, Pa.; A. D. HULETT, Smethport, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. F. L. HOLMES and
Miss Ruth HOLMES, Smethport, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. HULETT, of this city;
Judge P. B. HULETT and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. George B. McGONEGAL, of this city.
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DIED

LAUTERBACH - In this city, Friday afternoon, Dec. 28, 1900, at the family
residence, No. 19 Roth street, Loreta May, daughter of Emma and George
LAUTERBACH, aged 2 years and 6 months.
-Funeral from the house Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

BLACKMON - In this city, Saturday, December 29, 1900, at the family
residence, No. 69 Platt street, Mrs. Fannie E., widow of the late Elijah BLACKMON,
aged 86 years.
-Funeral from the house Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

BICE - In this city, Sunday morning, December 30, 1900, at residence, 165
Cottage street, Mamie S., infant daughter of Colbert P. and Katie BICE, aged 1
year and 8 months.

KLIMM - The funeral of John M. KLIMM who died at the home, 259 Lyell avenue
Saturday morning, will take place Wednesday 8:30 A. M., from the house, 9
o'clock at Holy Apostles Church.
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DETECTIVE LYNCH RETIRES

Has Served Almost Thirty-six Years in Police Department

According to the resignation of Detective Thomas LYNCH, offered and accepted
on December 5th, he will retire from the active membership of the detective
force when he finishes his work to-night. It will lack but three months and
three weeks of being thirty-six years that he has served the city on the
police department. The only other man on the force who has served so long is
Sergeant Frank ALLEN, of the patrol wagon department. Sergeant ALLEN and Detective
LYNCH were both appointed on the force as patrolmen on April 23, 1865.
Officer LYNCH was given badge No. 1 and Officer ALLEN, badge No. 2 of the police
force which was organized at that time.
Detective LYNCH was promoted from roundsman to detective about the year
1870 and has remained in that department ever since. In his younger days he
handled many of the most important cases on the records of those times and
earned a reputation for honesty and fairness that made him a host of friends.
His members of the early days of the department are most interesting. There is
no better known member of the force, and probably none more popular. His
absence from his usual place of duty will be keenly felt by those who have
constantly come in contact with him.
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MORTUARY MENTION

The funeral of James E. McGANN took place from his late residence, on State
street, Saturday morning, at 8:30 o'clock and at 8:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock
from St. Patrick's Cathedral. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. The
deceased is survived by a wife, mother, three sisters and three brothers.

Mamie S., infant daughter of Gilbert P. and Katie BICE, died yesterday
morning at the family home, No. 165 Cottage street, aged 1 year and 8 months.

William N. RICE died last night at the family home, No. 63 Klinck street.
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