Description: Various area news including Explosion at Eastman Kodak Works, etc.

Date: June 1 1900

Newspaper published in: Rochester, NY

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OBITUARY. ATTICA, June 1. Mrs. Sylvia BARNETT died yesterday, age 67 years. She had been confined for over fifteen years to her bed. Funeral from the house on Saturday.

Mrs. John ROBINSON. Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser. LYONS, June 1.--Mrs. John ROBINSON died early this morning at her home on Geneva street, after a protracted illness, aged 67 years. Deceased was the widow of the late John ROBINSON, who was for years a large wagon and carriage maker here. One daughter, Mrs. Nellie R. HOTCHKISS, survives. Funeral services will be held from the residence Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. W. M. WEBBE, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, officiating.

John BARNUM. Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser. HONEOYE FALLS, June 1-- John BARNUM, a well-known citizen of this place, died suddenly at his home last night after suffering a shock of paralysis on Memorial Day while about to attend the Memorial parade. He was 62 years of age, a veteran of the Rebellion and a member of the Lewis Gates Post, 369, G.A. R. He was a resident of this village for the past forty years. Funeral services will be held in the Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A.N. MELLEN. Besides the widow, one brother, Wm. BARNUM of Rochester, and two sisters, Mrs. BURDORF of Hemlock and Mrs. Delia WARTIN of Pittsford, survive.

FIRE IN PALMYRA. Laundry Damaged and Proprietor and Wife Injured. Special dispatch to Union and Advertiser. PALMYRA, June 1--A small fire broke out in the I.X.L. laundry, in Jackson street, this morning. Mrs. JACKMAN, wife of the proprietor, was seriously burned about the face. Mr. JACKMAN also sustained some injuries. The fire companies responded and soon had the fire extinguished. The loss is mostly from smoke and water, and is covered by insurance.

Rochester Union and Advertiser, June 1, 1900, page 1

Mrs. William SEELEY of Le Roy Almost Carried Out Her Purpose. LE ROY, June 1--Mrs. William SEELEY, who resides one and a half miles north of here, attempted suicide this morning by jumping into a cistern at her home. Her daughter, Anna, discovered her in about six feet of water, and, being unable to get her out, ran to the Lehigh Valley station near by. Ben PAUTLER, the night operator, went to the house, and succeeded in getting the woman out, but she had been in the water thirty minutes, and was thought to be dead. Coroner STONE was notified, but before he arrived the woman showed signs of life. Dr. W.A. MCPHERSON was called and assisted by Mrs. W.J. HARRINGTON, succeeded in reviving Mrs. SEELEY. Mrs. SEELEY had been in feeble health for some time and suffered from a mental difficulty. Later--Mrs. William SEELEY, who attempted suicide this morning by jumping in a cistern, died at noon of exhaustion. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mary and Anna.

Death of Thomas MIACO. Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser. MEDINA, June 1, Word has been received here from New York of the death of Thomas MIACO, which occurred last night at the Morton House as a result of injuries received from a fall of a few days ago. Mr. MIACO was a theatrical manager but made this place his home. A daughter, Edna and a sister, Mrs. GAINHAMBALL, survive him.

Shot Himself. Suicide at Honeoye Falls To-Day of Samuel ELLIS--discovered with his clothing burning. Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser. HONEOYE FALLS--June 1--In a fit of despondency Samuel ELLIS, a well-known resident of Honeoye Falls, committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart with a 32-calibre revolver in his home on North Main street at about 10 o'clock this morning. He was sitting in a rocking chair in the dining room apparently asleep when found by his sister, Mrs. H.R. BROWN, of Hemlock. Mrs. Brown noticed that her brother's clothing was on fire, and thinking is was caused by his pipe, which was lying on the table near by, tried to put the fire out, when she noticed the revolver lying on the table close to his pipe. The room was filled with smoke, and as it did not resemble tobacco smoke she examined her brother more closely and found the wound. She, at once notified A.H. HUNT, brother-in-law of Mr. ELLIS, who at once sent for Dr. H.S. BENHAM, and when the doctor arrived he announced that the man had been dead but a few minutes. ELLIS was alone in the house at the time, and it is believed he was awaiting the coming of his sister, but he committed the rash act just before she got to the house. The house is close to other houses and no attention was paid to the report from the revolver as he had frequently shot his revolver off around the house. About a month ago ELLIS threatened to take his life, and his wife, who is blind, was taken to the home of her brother, Elston HUNT in North Bloomfield, where she was when the deed was committed. Since he has been living alone he had acted strangely at times, and had threatened to end his life on numerous occasions. He was 84 years of age, a member of the A.O. of this village, and a resident of this place for many years.

June 1, 1900 page 2
Rochester Union and Advertiser

A Peculiar Case

Child Found in Bed Unconscious With Brain Fever

NUNDA, June 1.-- A most peculiar case, which last night resulted fatally, is reported on the Short Track road two miles above Hunt's. Several days ago, Winifred, the 13-year-old daughter or William SCULL, a farmer of that place, was taken ill with German measles it was supposed, but nothing serious was thought of it as she was around the house all the time. Wednesday morning she failed to get up and her mother going to her bedside found her unconscious. Dr. HILL of Dalton and Dr. CARRICK of Nunda, were summoned and pronounced the girl dangerously ill with brain fever. Everything possible was done for her but she never regained consciousness and died last night.


JUNE 1, 1900
Page 2

A PECULIAR CASE.
Child Found in Bed Unconscious With Brain Fever.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser.
NUNDA, June 1. — A most peculiar case, which last night resulted fatally, is reported on the Short Track road two miles above Hunt's. Several days ago Winifred, the 13-year-old daughter of William SCULL, a farmer of that place, was taken will with German measles, it was supposed, but nothing serious was thought of it as she was around the house all the time.
Wednesday morning she failed to get up and her mother going to her bedside found her unconscious. Dr. HILL of Dalton and Dr. CARRICK of Nunda, were summoned and pronounced the girl dangerously ill with brain fever. Everything possible was done for her but she never regained consciousness and died last night.

Bicycle Thieves in Lyons.
Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser,
LYONS, June 1. — Thieves stole two bicycles last night belonging to the Misses Helen and Rachel HAMMOND from their yard. Three bicycles had been left in the back yard directly across William street from the postoffice. This morning two were missing, a Pierce and Pennant, the other being left. The storm house was strewn with burnt matches.

KICKED BY A HORSE.
Pittsford Young Man Suffers a Fractured Leg.
PITTSFORD, June 1. — James W. BURNS, a young man who resides with his parents four miles southeast of this village, was kicked by a horse, on Wednesday and sustained a broken leg. He was drawing potatoes with a team of horses and wagon and stepped on the whif?ietree to get out of the wagon when one of the horses bit at the other and at the same time kicked, causing the accident.

The Rev. Lewis G. MORRIS, who left Christ Church a few weeks ago to accept the pastorate of Christ Church, Oswego, is evidently much appreciated in his new charge as his salary was increased... (didn't get rest of article.)

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The main business before the court will be the trial of several criminal cases, sent down form the Supreme Court for adjudication, viz.:

William B. KINGSTON of Perry, indicted for the violation of the excise law; William TABOR of Silver Springs, rape, second degree; David S. KRULL of Warsaw, practicing veterinary science without being registered.
In Wyoming county surrogate's court this week Justice NORTON has disposed of the following business: Letters of administration have been granted to Barbara SCHUSSLER, in the estate of Henry SCHUSSLER, late of Bennington; decree of judicial settlement entered in the estates of David Van SLYKE, late of Pike, Riley C. RICHARDSON, late of Perry and
Samuel A. COX, late of Middlebury.

The assessment roll of the village of Warsaw has been completed and is left at the residence of Spencer CRONKHITE, on Brooklyn street, for inspection until the first Tuesday in June.

JUNE 1, 1900
Page 6

MAURER'S APPEAL DROPPED.
Widow Will Receive the Entire Estate According to Terms of Will.
It has been decided to discontinue the appeal in the contest over the will of the late Edward W. MAURER. This will result in the entire estate of $65,000 going to the widow, Louise Proctor MAURER.
When Mr. Maurer died and application was made for the admission of his will to probate it was discovered that he had made a second will. In each will the entire estate was left to the widow, but the second and later will was made just previous to a trip to Europe made by the testator. This will also provided for the inheriting by the testator's widow of the entire estate, should she survive him, and in case of her death at the same time as the testator's mother, or should she be dead to his mother.
This second will contained a clause revoking the first will, and the contention was made that Mr. MAURER died intestate. Objections to the admission of the first will were made by several relatives and Surrogate BENTON finally handed down a decision admitting the first will to probate, holding that the intent of the testator to give the entire estate to his wife was taken from the decision, and it is this appeal that has been dropped.

ONE KILLED — TWO INJURED
Result of an Explosion at Eastman Kodak Works.
Explosion Caused by Alcoholic Vapors Becoming Ignited — Building Damaged.
R.G. TRACY, of New London, Conn., Killed and Alexander CULHANE and Frank MAYNARD Injured.
By an explosion of alcoholic vapors in a building north of the main building of the Eastman Kodak Company's works at Kodak Park, north of the city, on the West side boulevard, just after 1 o'clock this afternoon, one man was killed and two severely injured.
The dead man was G.R. TRACEY, aged 27 years. His home was in New London, Conn. He was unmarried and boarded at the corner of Lake avenue and Lake View park.
The injured men are Alexander CULHANE, who lives on the Big Ridge road, whose face and head were badly burned, and Frank MAYNARD, of No. 6 Ridgeway avenue, whose hands were badly cut.
The explosion was heard and felt as far up Lake avenue as Rose street, a mile from the Kodak works. Persons who live in that vicinity and were at dinner at the time reported it on the streets on their return to the city. Ambulances were called from the Homeopathic and City Hospitals and word was sent to the morgue for the attendants there, the dead wagon and a coroner.
All attempts to learn anything about the explosion, its cause or effects by telephone were fruitless employees of the plant who answered the phone refusing to give any information whatever. Reporters were told to wait until the superintendent of the works was at liberty. They said he was the only one authorized to give out information concerning accidents at the works.
Reporters of The Union were dispatched to the scene of the explosion as soon as the fact became known in the city. When the reporters arrived, Dr. Edmund C. BODDY of No. 418 Lake avenue, was attending the injured men. Coroner SIBLEY was also present.
The building in which the explosion occurred is located at the north end of the company's land, about on a line with the main office. It was two stories high and was partitioned off into small rooms by light wooden walls. When the explosion occurred a number of men were all knocked down and the wooden partitions were destroyed. Considerable valuable machinery was damaged.
Neither of the injured men will die. They were taken to their homes after being attended by Dr. BODDY.

EMMALISSA ANDREWS' ESTATE.
Settlement of the Estate Postponed Until June 21.
This morning was the date set for the settlement of the estate of the late Emmalissa ANDREWS, the division of which was the subject of considerable litigation, owing to a disagreement between the executors.
Petitions for the removal of the executors were filed, in order to have the estate settled, and a disputed piece of real estate was finally auctioned off by Surrogate BENTON. From that time until the present an effort has been made to finally close up the estate and pay the several legacies mentioned in the testatrix's will and when the matter came up to-day another adjournment was taken until June 21st.

YOUNG HUSBAND ARRESTED.
Charged with Failing to Support His Wife and Child.
When the case of Nelson CUTLER, charged with non-support, was called in police court to-day, a well-dressed young man about 20 appeared before the judge, and a pretty young woman, with an infant in her arms, stepped up and said that she was his wife. CUTLER pleaded not guilty to the charge, and the case was put over for two weeks. He was paroled till that time.
The wife stated in her complaint that her husband had for some time neglected to support herself and child according to his means. The husband is employed in a shoe factory in the city. He was arrested on a warrant this morning by Detective KAVANAGH.

NEGLECTS SON'S EDUCATION.
And MARINO is Charged With Violating Compulsory Education Law.
John MARINO was arraigned in police court to-day on a charge of violating the compulsory education law, by refusing to send his 9-year-old son to school. He pleaded not guilty to the charge, and as an interpreter was needed in the case it was put over a week, so that the services of an interpreter could be secured.
The complaint against MARINO is made by Attendance Officer GREENSTONE. He has several times called at the house of MARINO on Hartford street and endeavored to get the father, who is a huckster, and can well afford to educate... (didn't get rest of article).

June 1, page 6
One Killed--Two Injured Result of an Explosion at Eastman Kodak Works
Explosion Caused by Alcoholic Vapors Becoming Ignited--Building Damaged.
R. G. Tracy, of New London, Conn., Killed and Alexander Culhane and Frank Maynard Injured.

By an explosion of alcoholic vapors in a building north of the main building of the Eastman Kodak Company's works at Kodak Park, north of the city, on the West side, boulevard, just after 1 o'clock this afternoon, one man was killed and two severely injured.

The dead man was G. R. TRACEY, age 27 years. His home was in New London, Conn. He was unmarried and boarded at the corner of Lake avenue and Lake View park.

The injured men are Alexander CULHANE, who lives on the Big Ridge road whose face and head were badly burned and Frank MAYNARD, or No. 6 Ridgeway avenue, whose hands were badly cut.

The explosion was heard and felt as far up Lake avenue as Rose street, a mile from the Kodak works. Persons who live in that vicinity and were at dinner at the time reported it on the streets on their return to the city Ambulances were called from the Homeopathic and City Hospitals and word was sent to the morgue for the attendants there, the dead wagon and a coroner. All attempts to learn anything about the explosion, its cause or effects by telephone were fruitless. (did not get the rest).

MAURER'S APPEAL DROPPED
Widow Will Receive the Entire Estate According to Terms of Will.
It has been decided to discontinue the appeal in the contest over the will of the late Edward W. MAURER. This will result in the entire estate of $65,000 going to the widow, Louise PROCTOR MAURER.

When Mr. MAURER died and application was made for the admission of his will to probate it was discovered that he had made a second will. In each will the entire estate was left to the widow, but the second and later will was made just previous toa trip to Europe made by the testator. This will also provided for the inheriting by the testator's widow of the entire estate, should she survive him, and in the case of her death at the same time as the testator's mother, or should she be dead, to his mother.

June 1, 1900 page 6

DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Caroline HELDMAN, wife of August HELDMAN, died Wednesday at the family home, No. 34 Fourth street, aged 50 years.

Josephine, infant daughter of Julius and Rosa SCHIEL, died this morning at the family residence, No. 263 Hudson avenue.

The funeral of William STERN will be held from the family residence in Charlotte at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning and at 9:30 o'clock from the Holy Cross Church.

The funeral of William Richardson GRAY will be held from the family residence, No. 33 Pearl street, at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

John B. GILES died last night at the family residence, No. 52 1-2 Comfort street, aged 20 years. The remains will be taken to Richmondville, N.Y. for interment.

Edward EMRICH died yesterday at the family residence, No. 32 Cole street, aged 75 years. Deceased is survived by two sons, Edward and Gustave of New York, and four daughters, Mrs. Herman GRUPPE, Sophie, Marie and Cecelia EMRICH.

John A. MURRAY died yesterday at the family residence, No. 120 Oak street. Deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons. The funeral will be held from the residence of his daughter, No. 46 Danforth street at 8:30 o'clock to-morrow morning and at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral.

John BALTISBERGER, aged 67 years, died last evening at the family residence, No. 627 Clinton avenue, south. He leaves besides his wife, two sons, Emil and Gottilieb BALTISBERGER, and three daughters, Miss Pauline BALTISBERGER, Mrs. Frank EASTON, and Mrs. Charles HECKEL, all of this city. He was a member of Schweitzer Verein and Germania Lodge, No. 722, F. and A. M.

AN AGED MAN'S COMPLAINT

Informs Police That Boys Have Been Pelting Him With Stones

John WUNCH, an old man who lives at 172 Chatham street, reported to the police today that he had been annoyed for some time by a gang of boys who throw stones at himself and wife and also at his house. He says that he was struck in the foot with a stone the other day and that his wife was struck in the back of the head with a stone thrown by one of the boys. Windows in his house have also been broken. He swore out a warrant for the arrest of three boys who names he does not know, but whom he was able to describe to the police. He was also able to tell where they lived.

PLEADED NOT GUILTY

Herman Wollenhaupt Charged with Entering Charles Scheck's Store

Herman WOLLENHAUPT was in County Court this morning charged with burglary in the third degree. He was arrested by Special Officer MUIR last night on a bench warrant. WOLLENHAUPT is 18 years of age. He pleaded not guilty, and he will be tried later. The indictment charges WOLLENHAUPT with breaking into Charles M. SCHECK's store at 486 Clinton avenue, north, April 28th last. Benjamin WINKLEMAN and John GASKIN are alleged to have been his accomplices in the crime.

SILVER LAKE EXCURSIONS

Every Sunday via B. R. & R. P'y. Special train leaves West avenue station at 9:30 a.m. Round trip, 50 c; children 25 c.
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JUNE 1, 1900
Page 9

PUPILS' PIANO RECITAL.
Given at the Studio of Elizabeth Wolcott McMULLEN.
The pupils of Elizabeth Wolcott McMULLEN gave a recital at her studio on North Union street last night, assisted by Miss Julia BRIZEE, violinist. The recital proved a most enjoyable affair to the numerous friends of pupils and instructor who were present. The programme was carefully selected and well arranged and included such authors as D'Alber, Spindler, Smith Mora, Bohm, Behr, Lange, Webber, Flotow, Lysberg and others.
Those who took part in the recital were Janet EVEREST, Ruth EVEREST, Evelyn KOPELOWICH, Elizabeth SMITH, Grace FEIRO, Louise BLAKE, Belle KOPELOWICH, Blanche Meyer, Emma K?EH, Helen GREENBURG, Pauline HOHM, Frances WEINBERG, Kathryn BRANDT.

IS A CAR BURGLAR.
Anthony KELLY Was Convicted in County Court Yesterday.
Anthony KELLY was convicted by a jury in County Court
yesterday, after the jury had been out about six hours. Sentence will be imposed in a few days.
KELLY broke into a car of the New York Central Railroad Company at East Rochester and stole a bolt of carriage cloth, containing 52 yards and worth $78, on the night of April 28, 1900. At 11 o'clock that night he was arrested on Front street with the property in his possession.

KLUNAN — KNORR.
Miss Katie KLUNAN and Martin KNORR were married yesterday afternoon at St. Patrick's Cathedral by Rev. George V. BURNS. The bride was attended by Miss Anna KNORR, sister of the groom, and the best man was Fred KLUNAN, brother of the bride. The ushers were Messrs. John KLUNAN, Fred KNORR, Henry WAURICK and William TRAVIS. After the ceremony a reception and wedding supper were given at the home of the bride's parents, No. 480 Oak street. Covers were laid for 100 guests, and the decorations were in pink and white. Music was furnished by Dossenbach's orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. KNORR will be at home after June 17that No. 58 Smith street.

JUNE 1, 1900
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..... Kendall, Fred B. BASSETT, Morton; Murray, Miss Eliza B. NESBITT, Hulberton; Ridgeway, Miss Dora TANNER, Ridgeway; and Ralph MOSHER, Knowlesville; Shelby, Frank E. West, Shelby, and J.G. ROBERTS, East Shelby; Gates, J.H. FILER, Lyndonville.
Married, at the Wesleyan Methodist parsonage, Eagle Harbor, on Wednesday evening, May 23d, by Rev. Dr. Charles SICARD, Miss Luella A. WATTERSON of Medina, and Arthur C. JOHNSON of West Gaines.
The annual meeting of the Albion Golf Club was held at the links at Eagle Harbor on Wednesday afternoon. Judson C. CURTIS was elected president in place of the Rev. William H. CORNETT, who resigned. Marc W. COLE was made secretary and treasurer. The following committees were appointed: Green, George T.S. FOOTE, Dr. Enos L. CUSHING, Marc W. COLE, Judson C. CURTIS, John BECKWITH; house committee, Mrs. P.W. COLLINS, Miss Pearl C. CURTIS, Miss Florence SHELDON, Charles D. COLE. Several amendments were made to the by-laws. After the business meeting the members of the club enjoyed a picnic supper on the green. In the evening the new club house was opened with a very enjoyable dance. The music was furnished by Jones' Orchestra of Albion.

The marriage of Miss Julia Gregory HART, of Gasport, a former kindergarten teacher in this place, and John Ray McGREGOR of Albion, will occur at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. William HART, of Gasport, on Thursday, the 14th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m.

CANANDAIGUA, June 1. — The many friends of Miss Hortense TOWNLEY, a former well known and popular Canandaigua girl, have received news of her approaching marriage to George C. FRANCISCUS of Philadelphia. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride's parents, in Peekskill, on June 7th, at 12 o'clock. Miss TOWNLEY is the daughter of Rev. Hugh TOWNLEY, at one time pastor of the Baptist Church in this place. Cards are also out announcing the marriage of Miss Luella M. COYE of Academy to Ray Derwood MULLEN of Canandaigua, to occur Wednesday evening, June 6th.

Wednesday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Mary POWERS of Canandaigua from heart disease. Deceased was about 56 years of age and leaves a husband, John POWERS. Funeral to-day.

The little adopted daughter of Michael MORAN of this place, who was taken to Denver nine months ago for lung disease, died at Chicago while on her way home Tuesday. Death was unexpected, her health apparently being much better. The funeral will take place on Saturday.

Edward K. SMITH, a prominent Canandaigua Mason, died at his home in this place. His age was 63 years and he had been a resident of Canandaigua for fifty-two years. The Masons conducted his funeral services.

Hiram L. HUTCHENS of Canandaigua, as deputy grand master, will assist the Most Worshipful William A. SUTHERLAND, past grand master of the state of New York, of Rochester, and other officers in the laying of the corner stone of the new Town Hall at Victor next Wednesday.

PHELPS GLEANINGS.
PHELPS, June 1. --
Arrangements have been made for another race meeting to take place June 23d. A feature of the meet will be a matched race between Edward HOOPER's Sunola Bud and Louis YACKLES' Fritz, for a purse of $100.
The firm of A.S. SMITH and Co. has sold its coal and lumber business to George CLARK of this place and George SCHIAK of Newark.
The Washburn place on Clifton street will be sold at auction Saturday forenoon.

MRS. ELLEN CORKHILL.
Resident of Tyre Expires After a Few Hours' Illness.
SENECA FALLS, June 1. — Mrs. Ellen CORKHILL died at her home in Tyre yesterday, after an illness of only a few hours, of heart trouble. The deceased was the widow of Thomas CORKHILL, who prior to his death in 1882 was one of the best known farmers in the county. She was born in New York in 1838, but had been a resident of this county nearly all her life, having come with her parents while yet a child and settled near where her family now live. She is survived by three sons, William H., Maynard T. and John B. CORKHILL, and by two brothers, John and Michael BARRY of Clyde, and three sisters, Mrs. John DONAHOE of Seneca Falls, Mrs. John LAWLER of Boston and Mrs. Edward FITZGERALD of Florence, Oneida county. Funeral at 10 a.m. to-morrow, from St. Patrick's Church in this village.

Harold MICKLEY, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank MICKLEY of West Fall street, was thrown from his bicycle yesterday, breaking his right collar bone.

The marriage of John GANNON, a book-keeper in the office of the Goulds Manufacturing Company, and Miss Maggie BURNS of Auburn is announced to take place during the first week in June.

Lawrence P. EDDY, a native and former resident of Canoga, died May 9th, at the City of Mexico, aged 57 years. In 1873 he moved with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. H.L. EDDY, to Geneva, where he afterwards graduated from Hobart College, and later from the law department of Ann Arbor University. He first began the practice of his profession in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he had remained until a year ago, when he went to Mexico. His body was shipped to Grand Rapids for burial.