enter name and hit return
DEATHS..1878
Brooklyn Union Argus
1 January 1878
Obituary Notes:
Mamie W. ABBEY, aged 6 months; funeral today, 274 Schermerhorn street.
Thomas M. ADRIANCE, aged ?7 (looks like 17); funeral to-day, St. George's
Church, Stuyvesant avenue.
Christian CARRICK, aged 63; funeral to-day, 544 Hicks street.
Annie E. SMITH, aged 20; funeral to-day, 225 Franklin avenue.
Nelson F. WELLER, aged 14; funeral 642 Fifth avenue.
James EARLOS, aged 37; funeral to-day, cor Thirty-seventh street & Third ave.
Catherine Powers, funeral to-day, St. John's R. C. Church.
George C. REESE, aged 39; funeral to-day 812 Broadway.
Francis MORAN, aged 60; funeral to-day St. Ann's on the Heights.
Mary E. BURDICK; funeral to-morrow, ?213 Nostrand avenue.
Wilis LIEBMAN, aged 3; funeral to-day , 183 Livingston street.
2 January 1878
HAINES, on Tuesdsay after a short illness, Nellie ? HAINES, in the 13 year.
Funeral from residence of parents -370 Adelphi street, Thursday.
A FATAL DRAUGHT
A Child Drinks Poison By Mistake.
August PLATT, aged nine years, of No. 16 Walcott street, went to his
mother's closet this morning, and seeing a bottle which he thought contained
brandy, drank from it. The bottle contained carbolic acid, and although Dr.
SHERIDAN was called in, the little fellow died in twenty minutes.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Memorial services were held Sunday at the Bedford Avenue Baptist Church,
under the suspices of the Young People’s Association, in commemoration of
the recent decease of Miss Debby SILSBE, William H. PETTY and James W.
WALSH, formerly members of the Association. The pulpit was decorated with
flowers, and the desk craped. Suspended directly in front was a memorial
device, the ground work composed of white tarleton, upon which, worked in
evergreens, were the letters 'W. H. P., D. S., J. W. H,' while over all was
the inscription 'Y. P. A.' and the words, 'Gone but not forgotten,' formed
with white and purple immortelles. The pastor, Rev. Hiram HUTCHINS,
preached from the text, 'Let us also go that we may die with Him.' In the
course of his address he spoke in feeling terms of the passing away of the
three young persons whose death they were commemorating, and closed, his
remarks by warning all against the results of a late repentance. The
services were brought to a close with the singing, by Mrs. Sarah CRANE, of
the hymn, 'Watching and Waiting for Me.'
3 January 1878
Paul L. HOLBROOK, aged 14; funeral to-day, 218 Carlton avenue.
Hattie F. LEWIS, aged 7; funeral to-day, 129 High street.
Anna G. WOODHULL, aged 10 months; funeral to-day, 106 St. James'place.
Dorcas M. HARRIS; funeral Saturday, 20 Fourth street, E. D.
Sarah MANVELL, aged 51; funeral to-morrow, Church of the Ascension, Kent street,E. D.
Michael S. McQUILLAN, aged 83; funeral to-morrow, 397 Second street, E.D.
Charles BYRNES, aged 4; funeral to-morrow, 491 Marcy/Marey avenue.
Mary H. LYON; funeral to-morrow, Universalist Church, South Ninth street, E. D.
Annie RAMIREZ; funeral to-morrow, 73 Henry street.
GRINNEN*--On Wednesday, January 2, Maria, wife of Timothy GRINNEU*, in
the fortieth year of her age.Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral at her late residence, 897 Dean street, on Friday, January 4,
at two o'clock.Internment in Calvary Cemetery.
*Both spellings used.
WINTER'S WINDING SHEET
At half-past six o'clock this morning, Officer CAHILL, of the Eleventh
Precinct, found a man lying in an insensible condition in an ash box, at the
corner of William and Van Brunt streets. The man proved to be Geroge
DOUGHERTY, aged forty-five, of 386 Columbia street. He was taken to the
Long Island College Hospital, where he was found to be suffering from
exposure and the effects of liquor. Both of his hands were frozen. Within
half an hour after his reception at the hospital he was dead.
MARRIAGES AND DEATH
Mr. Thomas F. HARBISON, of No 198 Ross street, E. D., went to Utica a
few days ago to marry Miss Mary ROBERTS, the only daughter of Mr. John E.
ROBERTS, of Park avenue in that city. Miss ROBERTS had enjoyed good health
till about a week before her wedding day, when she was seized by dangerous
hemorrhage. Mr. HARBISON married Miss ROBERTS in her sick chamber, and soon
afterward she died from a succession of hemorrhages. Miss ROBERTS was much
esteemed and admired, and Mr. HARBISON has the deep sympathy of a large
circle of friends.
5 January 1878
DIED FROM A BROKEN SHINE BONE
John BLATHERLEIN, Twenty-seventh Street and Fifth Avenue, died at his
residence yesterday from a fracture of the shin-bone. The attending
physician was Dr. F. MULLER.
7 January 1878
GRAY, Nellie: funeral yesterday, 552 Pacific street.
BARKER, Lillian: aged 11, funeral yesterday, 256 Classon avenue.
KEENAN, Sarah: aged 2, funeral yesterday, 948 Fulton street.
MARVIN, Lydia A.: aged 37, funeral yesterday, 534 1/2 Herkimer street.
BURKE, Nellie L.: aged 13, funeral to-day, Christ Episcopal Church, Bedford avenue.
LEARY, Charles: aged 8 months, funeral to-day, 138 Keap street
LINDSAY, Ida: aged 2, funeral yesterday, 129 South Third street, E.D.
BROWNE, Edward G.: aged 9 months:funeral to-morrow, Broadway Hotel, E.D.
HORN, Eliza J.: aged 39, funeral to-morrow, 40 Wilson street, E.D.
MILLS, David S.: aged 61, funeral to-morrow, 5?? Greene avenue.
RILEY, Edith R.: aged 10 months, funeral to-day, 158 Schermerhorn street.
MILLS - On Friday, January 4, 1878, David S. MILLS, aged sixty-one years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
services at his late residence, No. 596 Greene avenue, Brooklyn, on Tuesday,
January 8, at 4 o'clock P.M.
PIERREPONT -- On Sunday, John Jay, son of J. Jay and Elize PIERREPONT, aged
nine months. Funeral on Tuesday, at eleven o'clock, at No. 1 PIERREPONT
place. Relatives only are invited to attend.
FUNERAL OF JACOB VOORHIS, JR.
The funeral this morning at ten o'clock of the late Jacob VOORHIS, JR.,
was numerously attended, many of the members of the Broolkly Yacht Club
being present. Mr. VOORHIS died at his residence, No. 108 East
Thirty-seventh street, New York, on Firday last.
He was well known in Yachting circles, and at the time of his decease was a
member of the Brooklyn and New York yacht clubs. He was the woner of the
celebrated Madeleine and other fast yachts.
The funeral of the late Joseph WILDE took place at the Church of the
Christian Endeavor yesterday afternoon. Rev. Drs. EGGLESTON and PORTER
officiating. There was an immense attendance.
Mr. Edwin TERRY, for fity years past a resident of the Eastern Districk,
died at his home, 172 South Third street, yesterday, from apoplexy. He was
seventy one years of age, and built the first house erected south of Grand
street, coming from Granby, Mass., when twenty-one years of age.
Mr. Samuel GROVES, who has been attached to the Brooklyn Times as
janitor for the past eleven yers, and for sixteen years prior to that was
with Darbee & Sons, printers, died at his residence on South Fourth near
Eleventh street, yesterday afternoon, of pneumonia, aged fifty-two years.
Deceased through his kindly wasy and pleasant talk was known to the Times
staff as "the philosopher".
8 January 1878
A jury impaneled by Coroner NOLAN in the case of Robert R. BROWN, of No.
349 Waverly avenue, who died suddenly, rendered a verdict of death from
heart disease
BURNED TO DEATH
An inquest was held to0day by Coroner SIMMS at No. 67 1/2 Yates avenue,
upon the body of Josephine LEVINE, aged twenty-one, who died of burns
received yesterday by her clothes catching fire from a Baltimore heater.
DEATH OF MR. R.F. SAGE
Mr. Robert F. SAGE, the New York representative of W.T. McLaren & Co., of
Chicago died yesterday morning at his residence, No. 204 Dean Street, of
pneumonia, aged fifty-four years. Mr. SAGE was born in Middleton, Conn. He
was a prominent member of the old Corn Exchange, and one of the oldest
members of the Produce Exchange.
G.P.-INSTANTLY KILLED.
Patrick KELLEY, forty-five years of age, of Emmett street, near Atlantic
avenue, was instantly killed to-day by falling four stories through a
hatchway at HARBECK's Stores.
DEATH OF AN OLD MERCHANT.
Oliver Elsworth HOSMER, seventy-one years of age, died at his residence
in Nyack this morning. Mr. HOSMER was one of the old New York
merchants, but had retired for some years, with the exception of some
connection with fire insurance interests. He was the son of the late
Chief Justice HOSMER of Connecticut.
9 January 1878
WILSON--On Tuesday, 8th, of scarlet fever. Mary Elizabeth, youngest
daughter of Francis R. and Sarah A. WILSON, aged three years, five months.
Funeral will take place from the residence of her parents, 496 Bergen
street, on Thursday, 10th, at one o'clock.
POOL -- In Brooklyn, January 8, 1878, of membraneous croup, Elizabeth C.,
daughter of Gerrge W. and Margarita B. POOL, in the seventh year of her age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Thursday, the
10th inst., at two o'clock P.M., from the residence of her parents, No. 192
Forty-fourth street, South Brooklyn.
LOWNDES -- On Tuesday, January 8, Mrs. Eleanor E. LOWNES, in the
fifty-fourth year of her age. Friends are invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, 362 Carlton avenue, on Thursday, 10th inst.
COOPER -- In Flatbush, January 9, 1878, Richard COOPER, in the eighty-fourth
year of his age. Notice of hereafter.
WILSON -- In Brooklyn, on Wednesday, January 9, inst., Charles WILSON, in
the sixty-fourth year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family, also Nassau Lodge, I.O. of O.F., are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 75
Park avenue, on Friday, the 11th inst., at two P.M.
TOMPKINS -- On Tuesday, January 8, at the residence of his father-in-law,
No. 89 Ryerson street, W. H. TOMPKINS, son of Elias and the late Abbie
TOMPKINS, aged thirty-eight years.
Funeral at two P.M. tomorrow, January 10. Interment at the Cemetery of the Holy Cross.
PACKARD -- On Wednesday, January 9, Edwin Hutchinson, only son of Edwin and
Julia H. PACKARD, aged one year.
Funeral services on Friday, January 11, at 2:30 P.M., from 102 Montague street.
10 January 1878
Annie J. DOUGHERTY, aged 27; funeral to-day, 1?? S???? street
Henry EARL, aged 22; funeral to-day, 192 Schenck street.
Susan FURMAN, aged 66; funeral to-morrow, 411 Herkimer street.
John B. GUTHRIE, aged 77; funeral to-day, 77 Lee avenue.
Ellen E. SCHNEPF, aged 34; funeral to-day, 272 Kosciusko street.
William H. TAYLOR, funeral to-day, 184 Clinton avenue.
George WALSH, aged 57; funeral to-morrow, 20 Willow place.
Benedict WALLACE, funeral to-morrow, 243 Pulaski street.
Edwin HUPT, aged 38; funeral to-morrow, 198 Sackett street.
Jane W. WANDAL; funeral to-morrow, 165 South Second street.
Clara B. SWEZY, aged 1; funeral to-morrow, 73 Lefferts place.
Michael P. GRAHAM, aged 35; funeral to-morrow, 1625 Fulton street.
COOPER - In West Flatbush, on Wednesday, January 9, 1878, Richard COOPER.
In the eighty-third year of his age. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend his funeral on Saturday, the 12th inst., at 2 o'clock P.M., from his
late residence, Bath Road, third house west of Church Lane.
HAMILTON - On Thursday, January 10, 1878, suddenly of apoplexy, Mrs. Mary
HAMILTON, in the eightieth year of her age. Funeral services at the
residence of her son, 51 Irving place, at 4 P.M. Friday, January 11, 1878.
Relatives and friends invited to attend.
McDONALD - Suddenly, on Wednesday, January 5, Fletcher, Jr., only son of
Fletcher and Mary McDONALD, aged seven years. Funeral from parents'
residence, 395 Pacific street, on Friday, January 11, at 2 P.M.
PACKARD - On Wednesday, January 9, Edwin Hutchinson, only son of Edwin and
Julia H. PACKARD, aged on year. Funeral services on Friday, January 11, at
2:30 P.M. from 102 Montague street.
WILSON - In Brooklyn, on Wednesday, January 9, inst. Charles WILSON, in the
sixty-fourth year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family, also
Nassau Lodge, I.O. of O.F., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, No. 75 Park avenue, on Friday, the 11th inst., at two P.M.
THE BRIDE OF DEATH-THREE YEARS' COURTSHIP AND ITS FEAFUL END.
The Suicide of Wm S. PONTIN -- he Shoots Himself on His Wedding Night--A
Terrible and Inexplicable Deed.
Mr. CROFTS, of 179 Raymond street, practically adopted, at an early age,
his nephew, Wm. S. PONTIN. The young man has been for some time employed by
A.W.KETCHAM & CO., silk dealers of New York, and stood very high in the
estimation of the firm. Last night he was to have married a charming young
lady residing in West Twenty-third street, New York, and every preparation
had been made for a joyous celebration of the marriage. In the course of
the day, Mr. CROTS received at his office, No. 351 Broadway, a letter from
his nephew, which ran as follows:
January 9
Dear Uncle:
Owing to must unsatisfactory couses, I beg of your family to refrain from
attending the comtemplated wedding to-night. I am about to go out of the
city for some time.
With love, your nephew,
Wm S. PONTIN
Alarmed by a pressage of evil, Mr. Crofts immediately sought his home in
Brooklyn, and had scarcely readhed it before a carriage drove up containting
the young lady who was to have been the bride of the evening. She had
received a somewhat similar note, and was, of course, startled by it.
While engaged in trying to dissipate her very natural apprehensions, a
telegraph boy rang the bell and handed Mr. CROFTS a summons from Chief of
Police DONOVAN, of Jersey City, to proceed thither at once and identify the
body of a suidice, on which a note had been discovered, instructing the
finder to communicate with Mr. CROFTS. Disguising his emotion from the
young lady as he best coud, the uncle hastened to Jersey City only to find
his nephew and adopted son a corpse in the Morgue.
It seems that the unhappy young man had taken the ferryboat Jay Gould at
the foot of Twenty-third street for Jersey City. Midway across the river he
went to the stern of the boat and fired a pistol bullet into his left
temple. He was picked up unconscious by the boat Hoboken and removed to the
police station in Jersey City, where he almost immediately died.
No. 179 Raymond street is a small but elegantly furnished house, and
gives every indication of being the residence of unusual refinement.
Indeed, a cosier and pretier home than that from which the rashness of poor
young PONYIN has removed him it would be hard to find. Mr. CROFTS, his
uncle , is a person who combines with a very prepossessing exterior the
rarer qualities of a gentleman. His face, naturally a kind one, gave
evidence of great suffering, and he spode with deep feeling of his
unfortunate nephew. In the handsome parlor hangs a picture of the latter,
in his childhood, and it is the portrait of a very bright and expressive
face. In answer to inquiries Mr. CROFTS averred that he could not imagine
the slightest reason for the young man's desperate act. He had no vices,
spent his evenings at home, was not prone to any form of dissipation. Nor
was he melancholy. On the contrary, he was the life and soul of the
household. Mr. CROFTS had not visited his employers but, so far as he knew,
there was no reason to apprehend that any breach of trust or pecuniary
embarrassment had anything to do with his suicide. The pistol with which he
killed himself was lost over-board, but from the size of certain cartridges
found in his pocket, Mr. CROTS inferred that the fatal weapon used by his
nephew, was one that used to belong to his eldest son, who died a year ago.
The children got hold of it and so alarmed Mr. CROFTS that he was about to
give it away, when his nephew promised to take care of it as a memento of
"poor Tom," and thus came into possession of it. He never knew him to carry
the weapon before, as he kept it among his personal property in his bedroom.
The explanation vuchsafed by some of the papers that the cause of the
tragedy lay in the fact that the father of young PONTIN would not consent to
the marriage was emphatically repudiated by Mr. CROFTS, who said that father
and son had been so long separated that the parental relation had long
fallen into abeyance. The father was not sufficiently interested in the
young man to care whom he married, and if he had objected, the son would
have been in no measure affected by the prohibition.
A very pretty young girl, the cousin of the hapless youth, who had
evidently spent most of the night in tears, said that the courtship, which
was to have ended in a wedding last night, and whose conclusion was a tragic
death, had been of three years' duration. Mr. CROFTS added that the young
couple were tenderly attached to each other, and that the bereaved lady is
almost heart-broken.
This afternoon Mr. CROFTS intends to bring the remains from Jersey City
to Brooklyn.
John B. GUTHRIE: Supervisor-at-Large GUTHRIE did not attend the meeting of
the Supervisors to-day in consequence of the decease of his father, John B.
GUTHRIE, who died at his late residence, 77Lee avenue, on Tuesday night
last, after an illness of several weeks. Deceased was born in the city of
New York, October 17, 1808, his parents being Dr. Samuel and Ann GUTHRIE, of
County Antrim, Ireland. In 1836, he married Miss Deborah A. YOUNG, by whom
he had five children, three of who are still living, and two are dead. The
surviviors are Samuel, the present Supevisor-at-Large; John, a clerk in the
tobacco firm in which his father and brother Samuel were partners at 225
Front street, N.Y.; and Arthur, acting Captain in the Forty-seventh
Regiment, and clerk in a broker's office in N.Y. The funeral took place at
the Reformed Presbyteriand Church, Rev. W.J. MACDOWELL, pastor, at 1:30 P.M.to-day.
Officer Masters found the dead body of a female infant, one week old, in the
area of 12 Wilson Avenue. Dr. CREAMER’s post-mortem examination showed the
infant had died of natural causes.
11 January 1878
Alice L. BAILEY, aged 14; funeral to-day, 699 DeKalb avenue.
Katie L. B?LIMANN, funeral to-day, 313 1/2 Lexington aveune.
John J. ENGLISH, aged 25; funeral to-morrow, 83 Canton street.
Ann FROST, aged 55; funeral to-morrow, 149 High street.
Patrick GILLEN, aged 53; funeral to-morrow, 64 Bolivar street.
Morton B. JOHNSTON, aged 5; funeral to-day, 35 Fort Greene place.
Richard STADY, aged 25; funeral to-morrow. 61 Wyckoff street.
Henry McGANN, aged 86; funeral to-day, 215 South Fifth street, E.D.
Charles DELGAR, aged 51; funeral to-morrow, 135 Fifteenth street, South Brooklyn.
John L. GAUTIER, aged 86; funeral to-morrow, 398 State street.
Catherine SCALLAN, aged 36; funeral to-morrow, 266 Seventh street, South Brooklyn.
G.P.-The funeral of Annie ANGEVINE, daughter, of the late John ANGEVINE, who was
a prominent citizen of Greenpoint, took place this afternoon. Revs, D. C.
HUGHES and W. REID officiating. Deceased was but nineteen years of age, and
was a niece of Sergeant Robert REID, of the Seventh Precinct at whose
residence the services were held. The interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery.
TRAPPED IN BROOKLYN
The Sequel of a New York Murder - Some Good Work by the New York Police
George WYMAN, alias, "California George," who stabbed Wm. J. GOULD in a
saloon on the Bowery, was arrested last night in this city by Captain
McCULLAGH, of the Seventeenth Precinct, New York, in a house on Kent Avenue,
and taken to New York.
The murder took place on New York’s night in Opp’s saloon in the
Bowery. GOULD and WYMAN quarreled, and while they were clinched WYMAN
stabbed his antagonist. WYMAN fled to this city, but no clue to his hiding
place was obtained until a few days ago, when Inspector MURRAY, of New York,
learned that a bundle of clothes and money for WYMAN had been sent to a
German boardinghouse in Twenty fourth Street, near Third Avenue, Brooklyn.
Captain McCULLAGH yesterday came to this city, engaged board for a
month at this boarding house, leaving a guard of detectives near by. While
sitting in the parlor he noticed the bundle of clothes left there for WYMAN
lying on a table. About noon the door-bell rang. The landlord went to the
door, and Captain McCULLAGH followed him. The door was opened, and the
landlord said: "Come in, it’s all right."
"Oh, yes," repeated the Captain: "come in, George, it’s all right," and
welcomed his prisoner with open arms. WYMAN was astounded by this reception,
but as three detectives stepped up behind him he made no resistance."
Annie ANGEVINE
The funeral of Annie ANGEVINE, daughter, of the late John ANGEVINE, who was
a prominent citizen of Greenpoint, took place this afternoon. Revs, D. C.
HUGHES and W. REID officiating. Deceased was but nineteen years of age, and
was a niece of Sergeant Robert REID, of the Seventh Precinct at whose
residence the services were held. The interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery.
12 January 1878
HAMPTON, Thomas, aged 3; funeral to-day, 44 Penn street, E.D.
POOLE, Laura C., aged 1; funeral yesterday, 37 Skillman avenue.
BULLIS, James, H., aged 23; funeral to-day, 177 Devoe street, E.D.
TANNER, Elizabeth, aged 88; funeral to-day, 83 South Third street, E.D.
GALLAGHER, John L., aged 26; funeral to-morrow, Church of Sacred Heart,Clermont avenue.
HUGHES, James, aged 34; funeral to-morrow 594 Dean street.
OWEN, Irena C., aged 3; funeral to-day, 152 Ninth street.
WARD, Annie, aged 36; funeral to-day, 307 Dean street.
DONOHUE, Anne, aged 88; funeral yesterday, 293 Columbia street.
S?OLLAN, Catharine, aged 34; funeral yesterday, 266 Seventh street.
RANDEL, Rachel, aged 52; funeral to-day, Thirty-ninth st & Sixth ave, South Brooklyn.
THOMPSON, Charles, aged 47; funeral yesterday, 406 South Third street, E.D.
GIBNEY, Ann; funeral yesterday, corner Howard avenue and Douglass street.
SA?SFIELD, Dominic; funeral to-day, 745 Flushing avenue.
HELLINGS, Samuel J., aged 52; funeral to-morrow, 169 Taylor street, E.D.
MARSAC, Washington H., aged 43; funeral to-day, 21 Fleet place.
OTIS, Hobart F, aged 49; funeral to-morrow, 108 Ross street, E.D.
The man who fell dead yesterday noon, at the corner of Broadway and
First street, proved to be Charles L. Royal, of 5651/2 Carlton avenue, who
was returning from marketing in New York at the time he was attacked with
apoplexy and not heart disease.
LEAVITT In Brooklyn, Saturday morning, January 12, Sarah, widow of the late
Rev. SOLOMON WILLIAMS; of Northhampton, Mass. in the 18 yr of age.
Funeral from her late residence 134 Henry street, Brooklyn on Monday,January 14th.
A FIREMAN DEAD
John GEARY died yesterday at the Flatbush Hospital from the effects of
injuries received 2 years ago by being thrown from an engine while running
to a fire of Furman street.
Greenpoint-August HUPE, sixty years of age, resdece 162 Eagle street, died
yesterday afternoon without medical attendance. The Coroner was notified.
THE SUICIDE OF WM. S. PONTIN
The Funeral Services--Grief of His Betrothed--A Hint as to the Cause.
The funeral services of Wm. S. PONTIN, the unfortunate young man who
committed suicide on a Jersey City ferry-boat, took place yesterday
afternoon at his uncle's residence, No. 170 Raymond street. The services
were conducted by Rev. H.R. Nye, the clergyman who was to have married him
to Miss Rose PLANT. The young lady in question was present at the funeral,
and showed every sign of the bitterest and most agonizing grief. Her kisses
fell fast on the cold lips of the dead man. A sadder scene could not be
imagined.
It is perhaps, in a measure dependent on Miss PLANT'S frantic grief,
that a theory is gaining ground quite fast, which suspects her of alone
knowing what drove young PONTIN to the dreadful crime of self-murder. It is
said that she received a note from him which she has not shown to his
relatives, and which, it is understood, she declines to exhibit. All
indications point to what now seems to be an absolute fact, namely: that
PONTIN killed himself almost immediately after an intervies with her, only
delaying to write the notes to his betrothed and his uncle. As up to the
time of his interview with Miss PLANT he was blithe and jovial and utterly
free from a shadow of melancholy. Logic would appear to insist that the
inteview in question developed circumstances which made his future
intolerable in his view of it.
13 January 1878
BRADLEY, Margaret, aged 32, funeral yesterday, 206 Jay street.
CUNNINGHAM, Daniel G., aged 62; funeral to-day, 84 Bergen street.
DUFFY, Margaret, aged 48, funeral yesterday, 61 Main street
GEARY, John, aged 43; funeral yesterday, ?64 Front street.
KEARNS, Winefred, aged 8?; funeral yesterday, 78 Butler street.
MAXWELL, Patrick, aged 15; funeral to-day, 355 Hicks street.
MURPHY, Charles, aged 19; funeral to-day, 33 Joralemon street.
RICE, Elizabeth, aged 74; funeral yesterday, 46 Elliott place.
ROYALL, Charles, aged 74; funeral yesterday, 565 1/2 Carlton avenue.
GAUNT, John, aged 55; funeral yesterday, 91 Fourth street, E.D.
HAMPTON, Thomas, aged 3; funeral to-day, 44 Penn street, E.D.
POOLE, Laura C., aged 1; funeral yesterday, 37 Skillman avenue.
BULLIS, James, H., aged 23; funeral to-day, 177 Devoe street, E.D.
TANNER, Elizabeth, aged 88; funeral to-day, 83 South Third street, E.D.
GALLAGHER, John L., aged 26; funeral to-morrow, Church of Sacred Heart, Clermont avenue.
HUGHES, James, aged 34; funeral to-morrow 594 Dean street.
OWEN, Irena C., aged 3; funeral to-day, 152 Ninth street.
WARD, Annie, aged 36; funeral to-day, 307 Dean street.
DONOHUE, Anne, aged 88; funeral yesterday, 293 Columbia street.
S?OLLAN, Catharine, aged 34; funeral yesterday, 266 Seventh st.
RANDEL, Rachel, aged 52; funeral to-day, 39th & Sixth ave, So. Brooklyn.
THOMPSON, Charles, aged 47; funeral yesterday, 406 South Third street, E.D.
GIBNEY, Ann; funeral yesterday, corner Howard avenue and Douglass street.
SA?SFIELD, Dominic; funeral to-day, 745 Flushing avenue.
HELLINGS, Samuel J., aged 52; funeral to-morrow, 169 Taylor street, E.D.
MARSAC, Washington H., aged 43; funeral to-day, 21 Fleet place.
OTIS, Hobart F, aged 49; funeral to-morrow, 108 Ross street, E.D.
14 January 1878
ARMSTRONG- Suddenly, on Saturday night, Jan. 12, Samuel T. ARMSTRONG, in his
seventy-eighth year. The funeral services will be in the Church of the Holy
Trinity at 11 o'clock, Tuesday.
CANDER* At two o'clock this (Monday) morning at his residence, No. 149
Quincy street, Edward W. CA?DME*, aged fifty-four. Notice of funeral
to-morrow. *(print very difficult to read)
LEAVITT- In Brookly, Saturday morning, Jan. 12, Sarah, widow of the late
Rev. Joshus LEAVITT, D.D., and daughter of the late Rev. Solomon WILLIAMS,
of Northampton, Mass., in the eightieth year of her age. Funeral services
from her late residence, 134 Henry street, Brooklyn, on Monday, the 14th
inst., at 4 o'clock PM.
Long Island-
AN UNIDENTIFIED DEAD MAN. - The body of a man, apparently about thirty-five
years of age, was found in a swampy piece of brush-land on the property of
Royal PHELPS, about two miles from Babylon, Saturday. Two of the upper teeth
are false. This fact, it is, thought, may lead to identification, of which
there would otherwise be little chance, as the body is much decomposed.
Long Island-
A FATAL PATENT MEDICINE. - An old lady of Sag Harbor, who was taken ill
recently, remembered a bottle of patent medicine that she had bought several
years before, and resolved to try it. She took a dose, but it did not have
the desired effect, so she took another and finally another, increasing the
quantity each time. The result was that she died in a few hours.
Long Island-
Peter THOMPSON, colored, sixty-five years of age, died without medical
attendance at No. 9 Eleventh Street this morning.
Long Island-
Seawanhaka Lodge, 678, F. & A. M., will meet tonight for the purpose of
taking action in regard to the purpose of taking action in regard to the
death of Brother VAN VINKLE. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday,
and the remains taken to Piedmont for interment.
Long Island-DEATH OF GEOGHEHAN’S VICTIM.
James MORTON, alias Rose, who, as alleged was shot in the Bowery last
Wednesday by Owen GEOGHEGAN, died early this morning in the Chambers Street
Hospital, New York.
15 January 1878
A BABY SCALDED TO DEATH
Mary Ann CLARK, aged fourteen months, rolled on Saturday from a lounge into
a boiler of hot water which a relative had been using to wash clothes in.
Coroner SIMMS held an inquest in the case today. The parents of the deceased
live corner of Sixteenth Street and Seventh Avenue.
Long Island-
THE BABYLON SKELTON - A curious crowd was assembled at the hotel of John
LUX, at Babylon, yesterday when Coroner PRESTON began the inquest upon the
skeleton found in a swamp about one mile and a half north of the village.
The jury came to the conclusion that it could decide neither the identity of
the man for the manner of his death, and rendered a verdict so that
effect. The people of Babylon however, generally hold the opinion with
Justice COOPER that the man was murdered. There was a story in circulation
yesterday that about one year ago a lunatic escaped from Suffolk County
Asylum, and that all efforts to find him have since proved futile. He left
the asylum in almost a nude state.
ARCHDALL, George, aged 48: funeral to-morrow Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea.
DOWLING, Annie H.; funeral 801 Third avenue.
PETERS, Hewlett, aged 76; funeral to-morrow, 645 Green avenue.
CRONK, Frances, aged 67; funeral to-morrow, 67 Keap street, E.D.
BRIGGS, Louisa LeROY; aged 72: funeral to-morrow, 1010 Lafayette avenue.
CANDEE*, Edward W., aged 54; funeral to-morrow, Church of the Reformation.
*(spelling different from yesterday, but much clearer)
CANDEE--On Monday, 14th instant, at his residence, No. 149 Quincy street,
Edward W. CANDEE, aged fifty-four years. Funeral services at the Church of
the Reformation, Gates avenue, near Franklin, on Wednesday evening, the 16th
instant, at 7 1/2 o'clock. Friends are kindly requested not to send flowers.
FATAL FOUNDRY ACCIDENT
John MEEHAN, nineteen years of age, of 183 North First street, was
instantly killed this morning at Merrill's blacksmithshop and foundry, South
Eleventh and First streets. While on a stepladder shifting a triphammer
belt his apron caught in the belt and he was taken up to the ceiling and his
brians were dashed out. Deceased employers say he was frequently warned not
to wear his apron when shifing the belt.
Greenpont-Mrs. Nancy SEBRY, sixy-nine years of age, of 152 Freeman street died
without medical attendance this morning.
16 January 1878
ACHESON, Gertrude, aged three weeks; funeral to-day, 12 Lefferts place.
HOVEY, Mary L.; funeral to-morrow, 196 Hall street.
KANE, James H.; funeral to-day, 875 Pacific street.
BRIGGS, Irving, aged 6; funeral to-day, 234 Eckford street.
SIMEON, Felix W., aged 65, funeral 575 Fulton street.
BELCH, Elizabeth, aged 88; funeral to-day, 126 High street.
KIERNAN, Ellen N., aged 28; funeral to-morrow, 24 Clinton avenue.
PERRY, Frank M., aged 3; funeral to-morrow, 206 Stockton street.
CANDEE-On Monday, 14th instant, at his residence, no 149 Quincy street,
Edward W. CANDEE, aged fifty-four years. Funeral services at the Church of
the Reformation, Gates avenue near Franklin, on Wednesday evening, the 16th
instant, at 7 1/2 o;clock. Friends are kindly requested not to send flowers.
SWIN-Suddenly of croup, on Tuesday, January 15th inst., Georg P., elder son
of George A. and Katie A. SWIN, aged 5 years, ten months and seven days.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence
of his parents, 749 Flushing avenue, on Thursday, 17 inst., at two P.M.
Interment at Cemetery of Holy Cross, Flatbush.
THE DEATH OF EDWARD W. CANDEE.
The death of Mr. Edward W. CANDEE on Monday last, at his residence, 149
Quincy street, has caused profound grief in his family, and thought his
whole circle of friends. Deceased was in the real estate business, and
senior members of the firm of CANDEE & COOK, 810 Fulton street. As a
business man he was much esteemed, and in private life he had always a heart
in sympathy with the poor and lowly. His age was fifty-four years. The
funeral services will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Church of
the Reformation, Gates avenue near Franklin avenue.
17 January 1878
COFFIN, Clarence K., aged 10 weeks; funeral to-morrow, 370 Clermont avenue.
CONKLIN, Mary E., aged 39; funeral to-day, Church of Our Saviour.
GOUGH, Willie, aged 3; funeral to-morrow, 191 South Portland avenue.
McNAMARA, Mary, aged 55; funeral to-day, 232 Bridge street.
PHILLIPS, Anne P., aged 13 months; funeral to-day, 518 Myrtle avenue.
SINGER, Margaret, aged 79; funeral to-day, Home of the Aged.
COMBES, Henry: funeral Sunday, 114 Cambridge place.
LEARNEY, Patrick, aged 30; funeral to-morrow, St. Augustine Church.
MITCHELL, Jane G.; funeral to-morrow, 309 Warren street
ROBINS, Daniel S., aged 29; funeral to-morrow,
Central Congregational Church, Hancock street.
MEAD, Alletta, aged 73; funeral t0-day, 261 Eckford street, E.D.
SEABURY, Nancy, aged 70; funeral to-day, 132 Freeman street, E.D.
James William JACUQES alias James W. JOHNSTON, residing in Orchard Street,
New York, yesterday afternoon murdered his mistress, Mrs. Anna SURMAN alias
Crump,, and ten killed himself by shooting and cutting his throat with a
shoemaker’s knife. The motive for the crime is attributed to jealousy,
caused by the woman’s intimacy with another name named Kemp. Both JACQUES
and Mrs. SURMAN are of English birth and formerly from Chicago, where
JACQUES was once wealthy.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A MERCHANT.
Mr. Henry COMBS, a grain merchant, doing business at No. 143 West Street,
New York, and residing at No. 100 Cambridge Place, in this city, died
suddenly at his office yesterday afternoon. His body was brought to this
city by his family. Mr. COMBS, who was in his seventy first year, was high
esteemed in business and social circles.
FUNERAL OF A COURT OFFICER.
James KANE, an officer in the Supreme Court, who died on Monday last from
softening of the brain, was buried yesterday from his late residence, No.
275 Pacific Street. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends.
The pall-bearers were John LAW, Wm. COOLEY, George COLGAN and James
McDONALD. The interment was at the Cemetery of the Holy Cross, Flatbush.
18 January 1878
CLIREHUGH, Nellie A., aged 15 months; funeral today, 100 Third place.
McGEE, Philip, aged 4; funeral to-day, 340 (?) Gates avenue.
MONTGOMERY, Harry, aged 5; funeral to-day, 3or845 Bergen street.
STEDDER or STODDOR, Gertie L.,aged 8; funeral yesterday, 180 Nostrand ave.
WHITTON, Sarah, aged 77; funeral to-morrow, 89 Remsen street.
CANTOR, Charlie, aged 6; funeral Sunday, 313 Degraw street.
CLOSE--In Brooklyn, on Thursday, January 17, of pneumonia, Elizabeth M.,
wife of George C. CLOSE, in the fifty third year of her age.
Funeral at Christ Church, Greenwich, Conn., on Saturday, the 19th isnt
HUNT--In this city, Fricay, January18, Thomas Hunt, in the seventy-ninth
year of his age.
Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 102 Remsen street, on
Monday, the 21st inst.
THOMAS HUNT
Mr. Thomas Hunt, an old and well-known resident of this city, died at
his house, NO. 102 Remsen street, this morning. Deceased was in the seventy
ninth year of his age, and may years ago was engaged in business in
California, where he amassed considerable property. Dr. A. E. SUMNER, and
Dr. John F. TALMAGE, of this city, married daughters of the deceased.
The funeral services will be heal at the family residence at 2 P.P. on
Monday next.
MRS. ELIZABETH M. CLOSE
This much esteemed lady, wife of Mr. George C. C.OSE, the druggist,
corner of Schermerhorn and Smith streets, died yesterday of pneumonia at her
residence in the fifty-third year of her age. The body will be taken to
Greewich, Conn., for interment where, at Christ Church, funeral services
will be held at 2 P.M., to-morrow.
Joseph SHIPLEY of No. 241 Hoyt street, a private watchman, dislocated his
shoulder last evening by falling into the cellar of a vacant house on Fifth
street, near Fifth avenue. Police Surgeon ROONEY set the shoulder.
Thomas GAFFNEY, aged thirty-nine years, of No. 17 Carroll street, while at
work last evening, on the canal boat Carrie McK. Herrick, lying at the
Atlantic Dock, fell overboard, and striking his head again an eyebolt
sustained an ungly wouldn. He was removed to the Long Island College Hospital.
19 January 1878
FERGUSON, Robert, funeral to-day, 725 Myrtle avenue.
GIBBONS, Ann, aged 88; funeral to-day, 16 Myrtle avenue.
RUTAN, Annie A., aged 14. No further information.
SMITH, Annie C., aged 34; funeral to-morrow, 330 Fourth street, E.D.
THOMAS, Evan P., aged 41; funeral to-morrow, 156 Bedford avenue.
COMBES, Henry, aged 71; funeral, to-morrow, 114 Cambridge place.
CLOSE--In Brooklyn, January 18, of pneumonia. Emma CLOSE, daughter of the
late Dr. Thomas Close.
Funeral at Christ Church, Greenwich, Conn., on Saturday, 19th inst.
CHISHOLM--Sophia CHISHOLM, the beloved daughter of Willam and Ann CHISHOLM,
aged six years, three months, and two days, at their residence, No. 29
Manhassett place, on Friday January 18, 1878.
The funeral will take place at the Mariners' M.E. Church, corner of
President and Van Brunt streets, at one o'clock. Relatives and friends are
respectully invited.
HUNT--In this city, Friday, January 18, Thomas HUNT, in the seventy-ninth
year of his age.
Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 102 Remsen street, on
Monday, the 21st inst., at 2 P.M.
SEARING--On Saturday, January 19, 1878, Anna SEARING, aged eighty-four
years, relict (?) of the late Samuel SEARING.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her funeral, from
the residence of her son, Wm S. SEARING, No. 505 Lafayette avenue, on
Monday, January 21, at two P.M.
A PILOT'S DEATH
Accident or Suicide The Cause--Probably the Former.
Charles H. BROWN, a Sandy Hook pilot, died this morning at his
residence, No. 238 Ninth street, from on overdose of laudanum. The police
report the case as one of suicide, but according to the statements of the
family of the deceased there is every reason to believe that the overdose
was taken by mistake. Deceased returned home a few days ago and found one
of his children very ill. He therefore did not obtain the rest he neededk
and suffering from nervous exhaustion resorted last night to laudanum, which
he had used before, as he had to leave the Hook to-day. at six o'clock this
morning his wife says that she found him unconscious and breathing heavily.
Shye at once summoned physicians, but too late to save his life. Deceased
was forty-two years of age.
21 January 1878
DeLOYNES, Mary - aged 65; funeral to-morrow, 821 Hart street, E.D.
WILLMOTT, Joseph - aged 47, Funeral to-day, Church of the Assension, E.D.
SAMMOND, Elizabeth J. - Funeral to-morrow, 195 Eighteenth street.
BROWN, Herbert - aged 10; funeral to-day, 589 Pacific street.
COUGHLIN, William - aged 45; funeral to-day, Church of the Nativity.
SIEKELS (SICKELS), Louisa - aged 40; funeral to-day, 278 Bergen street.
TAYLOR, Julia - aged 20; funeral to-day, 1?7 Prospect avenue.
MOSS, Peter - aged 28; funeral to-morrow, No. 1 Bridge street.
WALLS, John - aged 33; funeral to-day, cor Graham st &DeKalb avenue.
Greenpoint-The late Joseph WILLMOTT was buried this afternoon with
Masonic honors from the Ascention Church, Kent street.
The interment was made in Cypress Hill Cemetery.
Greenpoint-FUNERAL OF MRS. ANNA SEARING
The funeral of the venerable Mrs. Anna SEARING took place yesterday
afternoon, from the residence of her son, City Auditor SEARING, at No.505
Lafayette avenue. Mrs. SEARING was born in Hempstead, and came to this city
about fifty-five years ago. She died on her eighty-fourth birthday, after
having been an invalid for more than a year. She was the mother of a large
family and her ancestors were among the oldest settlers of Long Island.
Rev. Mr. SIMS, of Simpson M.E. Church, preached the funeral sermon, in which
he reeferred with touching praise to the many virtues of the deceased, who
was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Among those present were Mayor
HOWELL and wife, Comptroller BURRELL, ex-City Treasurer Andrew CUNNINGHAM,
ex-sheriff Anthony CAMPBELL and many others equally well known. The remains
were followed to Cypress Hills Cemetery by a long funeral train.
Eastern District-A FATAL FALL
John HEILEG, thirty-eight years of age, of Boerum, near Humboldt street,
yesterday afternoon, while shingling the roof of REITZNER's ice house,
corner of Adams and Bremen streets, fell a distance of sixty feet to the
ground, breaking his arms, legs and head. He was taken to St. Catharine's
Hospital, and died soon after being admitted.
BROWN - On Saturfday, January 19, 1878, Charles H. BROWN, in the
thirty-seventh year of his age. The friends of the family and also the New
York and New Jersey pilots are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, 238 Ninth street, on Wednesday, 23 inst., at 2 P.M.
MESMITH--On Sunday, January 20, 1878, Sarah H., wife of Henry E. NESMITH.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, from her late residence, No. 117 Remsen street, on
Tuesday, January 22, at two P.M.
Boston papers please copy.
STARTT--On Satureday, January 19, of pneumonia, Rev. Joseph STARTT, aged
seventy-six years.
Funeral services on Wednesday, January 23, at two P.M., from the Hanson
Place M E Church.
WILLIS--On Monday morning, Jan. 21, Herman A., youngest son of Thomas B. and
Emma J. WILLIS, aged two years and seven months.
Relatives and friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral from
his late residence, 65 Carlton avenue, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 2 1/2 P.M.
TWO CASES OF SUICIDE
Coroner SIMMS has held inquests on the bodies of Charles H. BROWN, pilot, of
No. 225 Ninth Street, and Mrs. Magdalene BOSSUNG, of No. 642 Hancock
Street. In both instances verdicts of suicide were rendered. BROWN having
taken laudanum, and Mrs. BOSSUNG, oxalic acid. Family troubles and religious
excitement were the respective causes.
THE WILLETTSES.
Speaking of the whaling business, I am led to notice the death of the late
Daniel T. WILLETTS, which removes one of that remarkable family, once so
permanent a feature on the east side of town. Sixty years have elapsed since
Amos and Samuel WILLETTS, brothers and members of the Society of Friends
(vulgarity called Quakers), started the hardware traffic. They were well
acquainted in New Bedford, and obtained frequent consignments of whale oil,
which at last became the leading article of their trade. It is probably that
Willetts & Co. have sold more oil than any other firm in this city. Samuel
WILLETTS became a leading financier, and at one time was Vice President of
the American Exchange Bank. He became a well-known buyer of business paper,
and was estimated at his death at a half million. The house of Willetts &
Co. claims attention as the greatest of those establishments which gave
importance to the 'east side' of the city. This is a section but little
known to ordinary visitors to New York, and even those who live on the west
side. It has a population, a manners and almost an atmosphere peculiar to
itself, and east side people may spend their whole existence in the even
tenor of a life as quiet as that in some rural village. Socially speaking
the east side is plebeian, but it has an aristocracy of its own, growing out
of the oil trade and other pursuits which afford a quiet but steady profit.
There is not speculation on the 'east side' and no - explosions. Wall
street to such a community seems at a vast disadvantage, and a man might, if
he were disposed to bury himself from the world, here find a fitting place
for such a seclusion. ' N.Y. Cor. Troy Times
22 January 1878
NICHOLS, Sarah E. - aged 43; funeral to-day, cor Classon & Greene aves.
FEENEY, Ellen- aged 77; funeral to-morrow, 185 North Ninth street, E.D.
BOWEN, Elizabeth - aged 21; funeral to-day, 233 Broadway, E.D.
JULIAN, Patrick - aged 32; funeral to-day, Church of St. John the Baptist.
MOORE, Joanna - Funeral to-morrow, 357 Bedford avenue.
REYNOLDS, Mary E. - aged 20; funeral to-morrow, Church of the Nativity.
RONEY, Jane - Funeral to-day, 208 Ninth street.
STEACUM, Patrick - aged 80; funeral to-day, 353 Warren street.
CUMBERLAND, Robert - aged 36; funeral to-day, cor Hoyt & Butler sts.
BANTA - On Wednesday morning, Jan. 23, 1878 Charlotte J., wife of William
BANTA, Jr., and daughter of the late Dr. A. H. MAGILL, aged thirty years.
Notice of funeral thereafter.
23 January 1878
DROPPED DEAD
At nine o'clock this morning Henry SCHUMAN, a driver of a truck for the
brewers, Amsdell & Brothers, of Nos. 444 and 446 Greenwich street, New York,
suddenly dropped dead at the corner of Hudson and West Eleventh streets.
24 January 1878
McMANUS, Rosa - aged 59, funeral to-day, 77 Wyckoff street.
STILLWAGGON, Warren - aged 65; funeral to-day James' M.E. Church.
CAMPBELL, Margaret E. - aged 34; funeral to-morrow, 130 Kosciusko street.
COLT, Harriet - funeral to-day, 427 Waverly avenue.
QUICK DEATH
How John WALLACE Lost His Life--Was it Through Folly on His Part?--
A Verdict of Exoneration, but a Demand for Gates.
Coroner Simms held an inquest yesterday afternoon at the Tenth Precinct
Station-house in the case of John Wallace, blockmaker, aged twenty-six,
killed last Sunday evening by a rapid transit motor, in the vicinity of
Atlantic avenue and Fort Greene place. The jurors were: Michael BENNETT,
33 St. Mark's avenue; Wm. PITT, 233 Flatbush avenue; Henry MONTAAY
(MOSTAAY), 239 Flatbush avenue; David WILLIAMS, 48 St. Marks's avenue; John
LONG, 65 Sixth avenue; Thomas PITT, 69 Sixth avenue, and Samuel LAWRENCE, 95
St. Mark's avenue.
Officer MEAGHER, Tenth Precinct, testified that he saw the flagman with
a lantern.
The jury found that John WALLACE came to his death by shock from
injuries received January 20, instant, crushed by motor No. 3, Bedford, of
the Long Island Railroad Company; and we exonerate side company from all
censure in the death of said John Wallace, and we demand that for the safety
of the community gates be erected at all principal crossings.
George W. FARRAINGTON'S Sudden Death.
George W. FARRINGTON, a carpenter by trade-sixty years old, and a
resident of this city, was found late on Monday night clinging to a lamp
post at the corner of Fuolton and South streets, New York, and was take to
the First Prescinct Police Station, where he died four or five hours later,
before the officers were aware that he was seriously ill. He had been on a
protracted debauch. His father was for many years a shipjoiner, having a
workshop in Depeyster (?) street, and made a large fortune in his business.
This son was for years a successful tradesman, although of very convivial
habits. Upon the death of his wife some time ago, he began to drink
heavily, and wasted his money. His brother, who is well known in this city,
will take charge of and bury the deceased.
25 January 1878
MURPHY, Joanna S. - aged 64; funeral to-day, 411 State street.
NORTON, James W. - aged 7; funeral to-day, 451 Hudson avenue.
STEWART, Catherine - aged 65; funeral to-morrow, 232 Wyckoff street.
BANTA, Charlotte J. - aged 31; funeral to-morrow, 199 Dean street.
CROSS, Samuel - aged 95; funeral to-morrow, Greenwich, Conn.
MURPHY, Elizabeth - funeral to-morrow, 200 Warren street.
REAL, Ellen - funeral to-day, 68 Carroll street.
FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE IN ASTORIA
This morning a fire was discovered in the western wing of ex-sheriff
Olmstead HENRY’S residence in Astoria. The flames spread rapidly, and before
the family, who were at breakfast, could save any of their effects, the
centre building was inflames. The fire was visible from all points in Long
Island City. While the firemen were at work a chimney toppled over, burying
a number of men in the ruins, and Fireman Chas. BENNETT was instantly
killed. Thos. FLOOD and others were serious injured.
26 January 1878
RYAN, Patrick - aged 26; funeral to-day, 257 Fourth avenue.
STEWART, Catherine - aged 65; funeral to-day, 232 Wyckoff street.
DOGGETT, Matilda - aged 58; funeral to-day, South Second st M. E.Church, E. D.
LOCKWOOD, Susie E. - aged 5; funeral to-morrow, First U. P. Church, E. D.
LEE, Mortimer C. - funeral to-morrow, 134 Rodney street.
FARRINGTON, George W. - aged 45; funeral to-morrow, 557 Dean street.
McMULLEN, George - aged 40; funeral to-morrow, 104 Oakland street, E. D.
DOLAN, Patrick - aged 52; funeral to-day, Kent ave, btw Taylor & Clymer streets.
FRAZER, Eleanor - aged 59; funeral Monday, 47 Fourth street, E.D.
CROOK - In Brooklyu, January 22, 1878, Priscilla H. CROOK, wife of Mr. J. H.
CROOK, aged fifty-one years. Interred in Greenwood.
FINNIE - On Friday, January 25, 1878, in the seventheeth year of her age,
Annie Beatrice beloved and only daughter of Robert W. and the late Mary Ann
FINNIE. Funeral from her late residence, 169 Reid avenue, on Monday,
January 28, at 2 o'clock.
BEALE - On Friday evening, the 25th instant, at Eatontown, N.J., Marie P.,
wife of John BEALE. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral, at the residence of her son-in-law, Joel W. STEARNS, 64
First place, Brooklyn, on Monday, the 28th January, at 2 P.M.
JOYCE - Friday, January 25, Mary E., wife of George N. JOYCE, age twenty
years. Funeral on Monday, 2 P.M., from the Central Baptist Church, Bridge street.
DEATH OF AN ART CRITIC.
Mr. Theodore C. GRANUIS, the well-known art critic, for many years past
connected with the press of this and new york City, died of pneumonia,
yesterday afternoon, at his residence, No. 252 Macon street, in this city,
after an illness of about three weeks. His funeral will take place at 2
P.M. to-morrow. He was a member ot the Brooklyn Art Association, and an
active Mason. he leaves a wife and six children. His was about fifty years.
28 January 1878
LINSLY, Jared - aged 36; funeral to-day, 28 Lafayette place.
MEEHAN, Mary - aged 38: funeral yesterday, 396 Bond street.
POCK, Albert R.; funeral yesterday, 269 Franklin avenue.
GRANNIS, Theodore C. - aged 47; funeral yesterday, 253 Macom street.
WINGERT; Charles - funeral to-day, 54 Soujth Portland avenue.
ANDREWS, Jarvis M. - funeral to-morrow, Emanuel Church.
CAREY, Michael J. - aged 12; funeral to-day, Church of St. John the Baptist.
ELLIS, George W. - funeral to-day; 119 Calyer street, E.D.
FRAZER, Eleanor - aged 50; funeral to-day, 47 Fourth street, E.D.
FOWLER, Charles H. - aged 65; funeral to-morrow, 124 North Second street,E.D.
LEE, Mortimer C. - funeral yesterday; 134 Rodney street, E.D.
JOLLE/ON, Polycarpe - aged 80; funeral to-morrow, St. Louis French R.C.Church, E.D.
MILLEN, Margaret - aged 80; funerla to-morrow, 49 Rodney street, D. D.
PLACE, Nelson - aged 78; funeral Wednesday, 217 Ross street, E. D.
RICHARDS, Thomas - aged 81; funeral to-morrow, 1778 Fulton street.
SMITH, Jane - aged 69; funeral to-morrow, 123 Thenth street, South Brooklyn
A BABY’S DEATH
An infant child of Ambrose PEACOCK, of New York, died under peculiar
circumstances at the Sheltering Arms in Dean street on Saturday. The baby
had been placed there because its mother died. The baby being in poor health
it is said that the father, soon after this admission, notified the officers
of the institution that he was afraid that ill effects might have followed
an overdose of soothing syrup administered to the child by a servant girl.
According to Dr. BUNKER’s certificate death was due to narcotic poisoning
(primarily), congestion of the brain (secondly). Coroner SIMMS will inquire
into the case.
THE KILLING OF JAMESON COX.
Preparations for the Inquest in the Fulton Street Accident.
coroner SIMMS has set down for 6:30 o'clock next Tuesday evening, at the
Coroner's office, in the County Court House, the inquest on the body of
Jameson COX, aged eleven, of No. 230 Prince street, killed dyesterday in
Fulton street by being run over by a clarence driven by John PARSENS, of
Flatbush, and containing a number of school girls. The following were
empanelled as a jury:
John J. WALLON, 65 Fleet street
Fred. J. FINCH, Geld and Fulton street
C. SOHNMANN, 69 Fleet street
Patrick McCAFFREY, 65 Fleet street
Samuel D. HAND, 98 Willoughby street
James LEWIS, 196 Prince street
Robert KANE, 307 Gold street.
The following witnesses of the occurrence have been summoned to testify:
Samuel H. H. PENTON, 409 Dean street
Joseph McCaffray, 63 Fleet street
G.W. BROWN, 363 Kosciusko street
George HERMEN?ER, 503 Fulton street.
Dr. SHEPARD, in the presence of several physicians, made a post-mortem
examination of the body yesterday afternoon.
BRIGGS- Very suddenly this morning, in New York, Mrs. Mary E. BRIGGS, wife
of Jonathan A. BRIGGS, of Dobbs’ Ferry. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend her funeral from 101 East Fifty- Seventh
Street, on Thursday, the 31st inst., at 11 o’clock A.M.
The funeral of late George McMULLEN took place from his late residence in
Oakland Street yesterday, and was largely attended.
29 January 1878
EDWARDS, Hattie N. - aged 43; funeral to-day, 213 Cumberland street.
HOPKINS, Rebecca H. - funeral to-morrow, St. John's Chruch, Fort Hamilton.
TOOHIG, Robert S. - funeral to-day, 262 Twenty-second street.
LEE, Elliot E. - aged 5; funeral to-day, 234 Broadway, E.D.
SMITH, Henry - aged 54; funeral to-morrow, 253 Lorimer street, E.D.
BAULSIR, George W. - aged 29; funeral to-morrow, 101 Eleventh street.
ROBERTS, Florence L. - aged 4; funerla to-morrow, 157 Kent street, E.D.
TRIGGE, Elmer P. - aged 3; funeral to-morrow, 453 Monroe street.
BRIGGS -- Very suddenly this morning, in New York City, Mrs. Mary E. BRIGGS,
wife of Jonathan A. BRIGGS of Dobbs' Ferry, in the fifty-eighth year of her
age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral
from 101 East Fifty-seventh street, on Thursday, the 31st inst., at 11
o'clock, A.M.
COFFEY -- On Monday morning, the 28th inst., Rose M., widow of John COFFEY,
in the forty-ninth year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 85 Remsen street, Brooklyn,
on Wednesday, January 30, at 9:30 A.M. A requiem mass at the Church of St.
Charles Borromeo, Sidney place, at 10:30 A.M.
DORR -- On Tuesday morning, 29th instant, William S. DORR, in the
seventy-sixth year of his age. Relative and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral service at Grace Church, Lewis avenue, corner
Monroe street, Brooklyn, on thursday, 31st inst., at 2:30 P.M. Take Gates
avenue car.
MARTIN - On Sunday, 27th instant, Sarah Ann, widow of Mulford MARTIN.
Her friends and the friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral from her late residence, No. 5 East Thirty-fifth street, New
York City, on Thursday, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, without further notice.
Friends are requested not to send flowers.
A BOY KILLED.
A COMPANY OF PACKER GIRLS WITHNESS A SAD SPECTACLE.
The Driver of their Carriage Runs Over a Little Boy ' The Particulars '
Arrest of the Driver.
John PARSON, of Flatbush, is the driver of one of Harrison’s Park clarences
that every morning takes a number of young ladies to the Packer Institute in
Joralemon Street. This morning at 8:45 o’clock he was on his way to the
institute when, in Fulton Street, near Bridge, he drove over a boy, Jemison
COX, aged eleven, of No. 230 Prince Street, corner of Fleet Place,
inflicting injuries that within half an hour terminated fatally. Information
of the occurrence was taken to the First Precinct Station house. Mr. S. H.
H. PENTON, of No. 409 Dean Street, and Sergeant CAIN sent Sergeant EASON and
several officers to make an investigation, at the same time.
Ellen MARTIN, seventy years of age, was found dead in bed at No. 41 Leonard
street, this morning.
30 January 1878
STAPLETON, Celia - Funeral to-day, St. James Cathedral, Jay street.
GILL, Alexander T.-- aged 27; funeral to-day, 197 North Third street, E.D.
MILLER, Louise--aged 28; funeral to-morrow, 43 South Eighth street, E.D.
PLACE, Nelson--aged 78; funeral to-day, 217 Ross street, E.D.
BRIGGS: Very suddenly, Monday morning, Jan. 28th, in New York City, Mrs.
Mary E. BRIGGS, wife of Jonathan A. BRIGGS, of Dobbs' Ferry, in the
fifty-eighth year of her age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from
101 East Fifty-seventh street, on Thursday, the 31st inst.
COOK: Tuesday afternoon, 29th inst., Elsie C., oldest daughter of John and
Elsie C. COOK.
Funeral service Thursday at 2 P.M. at house, 691 Willoughby avenue, and at 3
P.M. at church, corner of Willoughby and Throop avenues.
DORR: On Tuesday morning, 29th instant, William S. DORR, in the
seventy-sixth year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral
services at Grace Church, Lewis avenue, corner Monroe Street, Brooklyn, on
Thursday, 31st inst., at 2:30 P.M. Take Gatos avenue car.
MARTIN: On Sunday, 27th instant, Sarah Ann, widow of Mulford MARTIN.
Her friends and the friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral from her late residence, No. 5 East Thirty-fifth street, New
York City, on Thursday, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, without further notice.
Friends are requested not to send flowers.
RAYMOND: In this city, January 39*, of carlet fever, Dwight RAYMOND, aged
five years, youngest child of Rossiter W. and Sarah D. RAYMOND. Funeral
strictly provate.
*typed as printed.
LONG ISLAND--SUDDEN DEATH BY HEART DISEASE.
A laboring man named CONNELLY, employed upon a new block of buildings in
course of completion near the new Court House in Long Island City,
died suddenly of heart disease while eating his dinner, about one o’clock y
esterday afternoon. Coroner DAVIES took charge of the body.
31 January 1878
COX, Jamison, Jr., aged 11; funeral to-morrow, 280 Prince street.
DAMEN, William H., aged 23; funeral to-day, 542 Fulton street.
LOCKWOOD, Anna J., aged 71; funeral to-day, 454 Grand street, E.D.
DEMONET, John B., aged 51; funeral to-morrow, Central Baptist Church
McKINNEY, Mary, aged 36; funeral to-day, 112 Clay street, E.D.
ADAMS -- This morning, Mr. Edwin S. ADAMS, late Principal of Public School
No. 12, in this city, in the sicty-third year of his age.
Funeral from the Clinton Avenue Congregational Church (Dr. BUDINGTON's), on
Saturday, at eleven o'clock. The Principals of the Public Schools in this
city are requested to meet at Public School No. 1, corner of Adams and
Concord streets, on Friday afternoon, at four o'clock, to make arrangements
to attend his funeral.
Chas. E. TUTHILL, President.
J.S. WOODWORTH, Secretary
DEMONET -- On Wednesday morning, the 30th inst., John B. DEMONET, aged
fifty-one years, eight months and seven days.
The relatives and friends of the family, also menbers of Atlantic Lodge No.
50, and Bethlehem Encampment, I. O. of O.F., are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from the Central Baptist Church, Bridge street, between
Myrtle avenue and Willoughby street, on Friday, February 1, at 2 o'clock PM.
BENJAMIN R. PRINCE
Mr. Benjamin R. Prince died of asthmatic consumption at Southold, L.I.,
on Monday last in the seventy-eighth year of his age. Mr. Prince came to
Brooklyn in 1822, and he was soon prominent in business and religious
circles. He also was a member of the first Board of Aldermen. About thirty
years ago he returned to his homestead in Southold, but at times did
business here as an inspector of lumber. For more than half a century he
was a zealous member of the M.E. Church and a very earnest exhorter. He
seemed to care more for the good of other than for himself. He was the
elder brother of Geo. W. PRINCE, Esq., a well known resident of this city.
The remains were interred yesterday in the cemetery near the First Church of
Southold.
1 February 1878
Obituary Notes
Elizabeth NUGENT, aged 1; funeral today, 106 Wythe ave, E. D.
Maria HEISSENBUTTEL, aged 42; funeral Sunday, 187 Sixth avenue.
Arthur W. REA, 3 aged 5; funeral today, 62 Division avenue, E. D.
James J. WILKIE, aged 55; funeral tomorrow, 180 South Fourth street, E.D.
Edwin S. ADAMS
Mr. Edwin S. ADAMS, for many years the esteemed Principal of Public
School No. 12 of this city, died yesterday at his late residence, 110
Quincy street, in the sixty third year of his age. He was a member of the
Clinton Avenue Congregational Church. The funeral will take place tomorrow.
A Child Burned to Death
Coroner SIMMS was informed today that yesterday while Sarah SANDS
(colored), of Union street and Utica avenue, was absent giving relief
from the Charity Commissioners, one of her two children left at home ' a
boy of eighteen months ' was burned to a crisp by his clothes catching
fire from a stove.
Long Island-Drowning Accident-
Alfred NEON, aged nine and Alfred MCLAIN, aged thirteen, while playing on
the ice a few feet from the shore in Roslyn Harbor, on Wednesday evening,
broke through, and before assistance could reach them were drowned. The
bodies were recovered and an inquest held by Coroner MCKEE, the jury finding
a verdict in accordance with the above facts.
Elizabeth NUGENT, aged 1; funeral to-day, 106 Wythe Avenue, E.D.
Maria C. HEISSENBUTTEL, aged 43; funeral Sunday, 181 Sixth avenue.
Samuel ALLEN, aged 65; funeral to-day, Universalist Church, So 9th st, E.D.
Arthur W. REA, aged 5; funeral to-day, 62 Division avenue, E.D.
James J. WILKIE, aged 55; funeral to-morrow, 180 South Fourth street, E.D.
ADAMS-This morning, Mr. Edwin S. ADAMS, late Principal of Public School No.
13, in this city, in the sixty-third year of his age.
Funeral for the Clinton Avenue Congregational Church (Dr. BUDINGTON'S), on
Sunday, at eleven o'clock. The Principals of the Public Schools in this
city are requested to meet at Public School No. 1 corner Adams and Concord
streets, on Friday afternoon, at four o'clock, to make arrangements to
attend his funeral. Chas. H. TUTHILL, President J.S. WOODWORTH, Secretary.
DAVIS.-After a short illness, on Friday morning, February 1, Walter DAVIS,
in the eighty-fourth year of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services, at his
late residence, 122 Fulton street, near Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, on Sunday
at 2 p.m. Interment at Greenwood.
SWEPT BY THE SEA.
Terrible Disasters at Coney Island and Rockaway.
Great Loss of Life ' The Sea Sweeps the Beach ' Hotels Carried Away '
Workmen and their Families Drowned.
The storm last night at Coney Island was the most severe that has
occurred there for many years. The high tide, together with the heavy
wind, caused the surf to sweep in with terrific fury, almost isolating
the Island from the main land. Great breaches were made in the
Concourse, some of the holes being as large as a horse ear.
It was surmised that much damage had been done to property both at Coney
Island and Rockaway Beach, but it was not thought, until noon today that
any LIVES HAD BEEN LOST.
At the time mentioned the following special dispatch to the Union Argus
was received.
Greenwood Depot, February 1, 1878
Reports at present are very much mixed up in regard to the damage and
lives lost at the Island. A report which was just received states that
eleven lives were lost at Manhattan Beach. R. S.
Upon the heels of this dispatch came rumors brought by the inhabitants
of the line of road to Coney Island that the Mammoth Manhattan Beach
Hotel had been UNDERMINED AND SWEPT AWAY
And that the lives lost were those of persons left in charge of the
hotel. It was also reported that the laborers who had been at work on
the railroad and were living in frail structures near the hotel, were
those who perished; that the sea arose so rapidly after they had retired
for the night that they were cut off from all chances of being saved,
and so perished.
From all that can be learned, it would seem that
THE NATURAL BARRIER OF SAND
Which opposed the inroad to the surf was weakened by the sand being dug
out for filling in purposes on the edge of the beach, so that in many
places large lagoons of still water had formed, leaving but a narrow
margin of sand on the outer edge of the beach to withstand the enormous
pressure of the Atlantic waves, which last night swept every obstacle
before them.
REPORTERS DESPATCHED TO THE SCENE
Immediately upon receipt of the dispatch announcing the loss of life at
Coney Island, two reporters were sent to the spot, one by way of
Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad, and [rest missing].
SECOND DESPATCH
Special Despatch to the Union-Argus
Coney Island, Feb 1, 3PM
At eight o’clock last night a heavy sea carried off two cottages,
inhabited by families named WINN and BROWN.
Two women, five children and one man were drowned. One of the women had
been delivered of an infant yesterday, and another was her attendant.
The scene of the catastrophe is a complete wreck.
So far only one body has been recovered. The Japanese Pavilion on the
beach was destroyed and bulkhead carried off. The substantial
construction of the hotel alone saved it. One man was taken by a huge
breaker and thrown high upon the beach. Another wave seized a small
shanty containing a horse, and bore it a considerable distance finally
landing the horse unharmed half a mild from the original site.
Two cottages or huts destroyed were occupied by watchmen and their
families.
One managed to save his revolver and bank book, but lost his wife and
children.
The tide rose 4 feet 10 ½ inches higher than any previous recorded
flood. ENGERMAN’s pier is ruined. The bulkhead along the road is
seriously impaired. At other parts of Coney Island, the damage done has
been excessive. The concourse is so completely undermined that it
unsafe for horses. The surf is still rolling tremendously high. A. S.
THE HOTEL
The Manhattan Beach Hotel was the most permanent structure on the
Island, and no pains were spared in its erection to give the public
every reasonable facility for enjoyment and pleasure. Its vast
restaurant and refreshment rooms, its piazzas and elegant bathrooms, and
other appointments will be remembered by its numerous patrons last
summer. Its frontage toward the sea was about 435 feet, and its depth
varied from 55 to 200 feet. Its cost was about $100,000.
DAMAGE AT ROCKAWAY
The following dispatch from Far Rockaway, shows that much damage to
property has been done there, and at Rockaway beach.
Special to the Union-Argus. Far Rockaway, L. I. 1PM, Feb 1.
The storm at this place has been most damaging. The wind dismantled
several house, blowing down chimneys and outhouses, and storm and flood
carried away the house of Bernard SMITH, and also that of Patrick
CRAIG, valued at $2,000.
At Rockaway Beach the sea rose so high that the hotel of Mr. WEIBLE and
the places of Peter STRASS, KOPPS, and A. VAN KEUREN, and CURRAN and
REGAN were completely destroyed and swept away.
REMSEN & WAINWRIGHT’s Seaside House, HEINE & GROBE’s Hotel , A.
RULAND’s Hotel, P. MAGERUS’ Pavillion, and the places of J. E. DAVIS,
L. HAUMEL, LAND & SCHMEELK were partially destroyed or swept away,
and the conformation of the beach has been changed materially.
2 February 1878
Margaret BURK, aged 49; funeral to-morrow, 267 Gold street.
Joseph DUNDERDALE, aged 65; funeral to-morrow, Christ Church, Third avenue.
Annie W. FORBES;funeral to-day, 213 Bridge street.
Elizabeth HOWARD; funeral to-morrow, 731 Gates avenue.
Narcisaa M. HULL, aged 83; funeral to-morrow, 353 Thirteenth street.
Mary A. MCGARRELL, aged 36, funeral to-day, 111 Raymond street.
Truman H. PORTER; funeral to-day, 429 Classon avenue.
Ellen RYAN, aged 29; funeral to-morrow, St. John's Church.
William C. WAILING, aged 75; funeral to-day, 154 Gates avenue.
James M. BOSTWICK, aged 62, funeral to-morrow, M. E. church, South-Fifth street, E. D.
Mary DARCY, aged 39; funeral to-morrow, 516 Third avenue.
George A. DAVIS, aged 27; funeral to-morrow, corner Third ave & Twenty-eighth street.
Edward K. RICHARDS, aged 40; funeral to-morrow, 8 Kossuth place E. D.
David A. COOKE, aged 57; funeral to-morrow, 37 fourth avenue.
How Eight Person were Drowned.
John WYNNE'S and John BRENNAN'S were washed away, with their families. In
WYNNE'S house perished Mrs. WYNNE, their two boys, respectively three and
four years of age, and the Widow MCCORMACK, a nurse. In BRENNAN's house
were his wife and three children, who were all swept away, BRENNAN alone
escaping from the house as it was moved by the flood. WYNNE had left his
house to call up Mr. WEED, the boss watchman, and on attempting to return
could not, and with BRENNAN sat on the beach until morning watching for the
bodies to be washed ashore.
DAVIS - after a short illness, on Friday morning, February 1, Walter
DAVIS, in the eighty fourth year of his age. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend his funeral services, at his late residence, 1220
Fulton street, near Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, on Sunday at 2PM.
Interment at Greenwood.
Judge Alexander JOHNSON
The death of Judge Alexander JOHNSON, of the U. S. Circuit Court, whose
jurisdiction included New York, Connecticut and Vermont, is reported,
and a meting of the Bar will be held n New York today to take
appropriate action thereon. Judge Johnson heard the argument on the
motion for an injunction in the case of A. B. MILLER against the New
York & Brooklyn Bridge Trustees at Utica a year ago last summer, and
decided against the application, as it was exclusively reported in this
paper at the time.
Death of John H. HARBECK
Mr. John H. HARBECK, senior member of Harbeck & Co., a shipping firm
now more than fifty years in existence in New York, died at his
residence, 260 Fifth avenue, New York, at an early hour this morning,
aged seventy. In company with his brother, William H, Mr. HARBECK began
business as stave manufacturers, and shipping large quantities abroad.
One of the most successful later enterprises of the house was the
erection of the large warehouses in Furman street, this city, known as
the Harbeck Stores.
4 February 1878
Adelaide W. BLONSKY; funeral yesterday, 613 Keseineko street.
Isabella d. ESTES; funeral to-morrow, 196 North fifth street.
Mary MEAHAN; funeral to-day, 89 Flatbush avenue.
Thomas C. PINEKNEY, aged 75; funeral to-morrow, 118 Hoyt street.
George N. WALKER, aged 31; funeral to-day. St. Mary's P. E. Cauron
James REID, aged 27; funeral yesterday, 197 Green street, E. D.
Florence SMITH; funeral yesterday, 426 North Second street.
Frank SIMONDS; funeral to-morrow, 332 Seventeenth street, South Brooklyn.
Peter CURRAN, aged 52; funeral to-day, 422 North Second street.
Walter D. C. BOGGS, aged 53; funeral Wednesday, ?? Clinton avenue.
Freddie W. MILLER, aged 1; funeral to-day, 138 Hall street.
Ellen M. O'GRADY; funeral to-day, 335 Dogrow street.
Margaret T. BIXBY, aged 85; funeral to-morrow, 672 Lafayette avenue.
Richard LEAYERAFT, aged 51; funeral to-morrow, 109 South Third street, E. D.
George W. LEE, aged 95; funeral to-morrow, 317 Bridge street.
Dr. P. E. WHITO, aged 32; funeral to-morrow, Worcester, Mass.
EMANUEL.-On Monday morning, February 4, Frances, wife of Michael EMANUEL and
daughter of the late John HENDERSEN, in the fifty fifth year of her age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her funeral from
her late residence, No. 576 Grand avenue, Brooklyn, on Thursday, the 7th
inst., at 2 1/2 o'clock. Friends are kindly requested to send no flowers.
JOHNSON.-In Brooklyn, Sunday, February 3, William Johnson, in the
fifty-fourth year of his age.
The friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral services from the residence of his mother, 133 Baltic street, on
Tuesday, February 5, at 3 o'clock P. M.
LEE.-On Saturday, February 2, 1878. George W. LEE, aged eighty-five years.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral services at his late residence, 317 Bridge street, on Tuesday, the
5th inst, at 2 o'clock P. M.
SALISBURY-On board ship Edith, at sea. Oct, (?) 26 of consumption, Henry C.
SALISBURY of Brooklyn (formerly of Nantucket) aged thirty-six.
Mr. SALISBURY was a highly respected member of the New York Cotton exchange.
EASTERN DISTRICT
A Sad Case of Suicide.
Peter JOCHASOM, fifty-five years of age, who resided with his son at 280
Ewen street, was found dead in his bed this morning, having shot himself in
the head with a revolver belonging to his son, which he took from where it
was generally kept. His son who keeps the lager beer saloon at the number
above given, says that when himself and wife went to bed at one o'clock this
morning, his father was yet awake, and as he had been suffering from
consumption for over three years, the bedroom doors were left open so that
he could call for help when he needed to. When the son arose this morning
the bedroom doors were shut, and the suicide was dead when found. The
report made by the pistol shot was not heard by any of the occupants of the
house. The Coroner was notified.
How Eight Persons Were Drowned.
John WYNNN’s and John BRENNAN’s houses were washed away, with their
families. In WYNNE’s house perished Mrs. WYNNE, their two boys,
respectively three and four years of age, and the Widow MC CORMACK, a
nurse. In BRENNAN’s house, were his wife, and three children, who were
all swept away. BRENNAN alone escaping from the house, as it was moved
by the flood. Wynne had left his house to call up Mr. WEED, the boss
watchman, and on attempting to return could not, and with Brennan sat on
the beach until morning watching he bodies to be washed ashore.
A stable containing a horse was washed up on the beach by the waves and
the horse found to be uninjured. A cat and dog reached the beach alive
by clinging to a shutter of Wynne’s house.
The body of Mrs. MC CORMACK was found close to the Manhattan Beach
Railroad track yesterday afternoon, and also the bodies of Mrs. WYNNE
and one of her boys. They were viewed by a jury summoned by Coroner
VORHIES [Voorhees] and a verdict of accidental drowning was rendered.
It has been difficult to reach the Island, today. The only trains being
run are those on the Prospect Park & Coney Island route, one hour and a
half apart; the Manhattan Beach Railroad running none, and Gunther’s
road being blocked by the snow.
Mr. D. C. CORBIN says that the damage to the Manhattan Beach Railroad
can be repaired at an expense of not more than $50
A Fatal Leap
Frightful Death of a Patient at the Insane Asylum.
John LYNCH, aged twenty five, whose widowed mother and brother reside at
96 Butler street, became insane about a year ago and was sent to the
Asylum at Flatbush. The family being in easy circumstances, he was
received as as a pay patient. Yesterday word was sent to his brother
that John had leaped out of a window at the Institution and been
instantly killed. Coroner SIMMS granted a permit for the removal of
the remains to this city, and sent word to the physician, nurses and
attendants ' such as were interested in the deceased or were cognizant
of the circumstances of his death ' to appear at the Coroner’s office
this afternoon.
Ex-Ald. W. D. C. BOGGS
Ex Alderman Walter DeWitt Clinton BOGGS died Saturday at his residence,
No. 77 Clinton avenue. He was fifty three years of age, and had lived
all his life in this city. He was for many years well known as a tug
boat captain. During 1871 and 1872 he served as a member of the Common
Council from the Twentieth ward. Recently he was an Inspector in the
Department of City works. His funeral will be held onWednesday, and
will be attended by members of the Fortutude Lodge, F & A M and Nassau
Chapter, with both of which he was connected.
The Coroner’s Inquest
No notice of the deaths at the Island had been received at the Coroner’s
office in this city up to noon today, and Corner SIMMS said he expected
to receive none, as it had become a practice among Justices of the Peace
in the distant county towns to hold inquests in such cases themselves.
He supposed that Justice VOORHEES would act in the present instance.
The funeral of James M. BOSTWICK who died last Thursday of consumption
in the sixty second year of his age, took place yesterday from the M. E.
Church, South Fifth year Fifth street, and was largely attended by
friends and the following societies: Jopps Lodge, 201, F & A M;
Principle Lodge, 48, T.O.O.F; Martha Washington Temple, No. 1; Scow
Social Union No 4, and Alma Chapter, No. 41, O.E.S.
5 February 1878
Ellen MURPHY, aged 40; funeral today, 71 Troy avenue.
Rachel BRINKERHOFF, aged 70, funeral tomorrow, Hackensack, NJ
William DE ANGELIS, aged 71; funeral tomorrow, 391 South Fifth street.
Frances HENDERSON, aged 55. Funeral Thursday, 376 Grand avenue.
John MARTIN, aged 81; funeral today. Church of the Transfiguration,
Mott street, New York.
Frank A. J. MEGELE, aged 64; funeral today, 211 Lee avenue, E. D.
Llewellyn C. ROBERTS, aged 3; funeral tomorrow, 157 Kent street, E. D.
Wilhelm DE ANGELIS, seventy one years of age, died at his residence, 391
South Fifth street yesterday, of pneumonia. Deceased had for thirty six
years been in government service, entering the Custom House in 1842
during Tyler’s administration, and for many years past acting as
messenger between the Custom House and Inspector’s office near the
Battery. His funeral will take place tomorrow at noon.
EMANUEL
On Monday morning, February 4, Frances, wife of Michael EMANUEL, and
daughter of the late John HENDERSON, in the 55th year of her age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her funeral
from her late residence, No. 376 Grand avenue, Brooklyn, on Thursday,
the 7th inst. At 2 ½ o’clock. Friends are kindly requested to send no
flowers.
SALISBURY
On board ship Edith, as sea, Oct 25, of consumption, Henry C.
SALISBURY, of Brooklyn (formerly of Nantucket), aged thirty six. Mr.
Salisbury was a highly respected member of the New York Cotton Exchange.
The Murder of Maggie HAMILL - A Nolle Moved for Mrs. MERRIGAN
In the Court of OYER and TERMINER today, before Justice PRATT, Assistant
District Attorney WERNBERG made a motion to nolle the indictment against
Sarah MERRIGAN for the murder of Maggie HAMILL about six years ago.
Mrs. Wernberg said he made the motion by direction of District Attorney
CATHN.
Justice Pratt said he would have to consider the matter before he
granted the motion. Ex District Attorney Briton, who was in court on
another case, said he appeared s amicus curia, and then gave a history
of the various stages of the trials of the case; that the accused had
been tried three times, the jury disagreeing each time. At the last
time the case was called for trial, the matter went over on account of
the absence of a witness in Ireland.
Justice Pratt said he would reserve his decision. The accused who is at
liberty on her own recognizance, was in Court, was tidily dressed, but
looked careworn.
The Lunatic’s Fatal Leap.
In the case of John Lynch, aged twenty nine, who was killed on Sunday by
leaping from a fourth story window at the Kings County Lunatic Asylum, a
jury impaneled by Coroner SIMMS, yesterday afternoon, returned the
following verdict: ‘That John LYNCH came to his death by shock, and
concussion of the brain from a fall from a window at the Kings County
Lunatic Asylum, February 3 instant; and we recommend that a more careful
inspection in future be made of all windows for the safety of the
inmates, it, however appearing to us that the window guard of the window
out of which the deceased threw himself had been broken for a length of
time.
The funeral of the deceased took place this morning from St. Paul’s R.
C. Church on Court street. He was the son of the late Thos. LYNC, a
builder.
6 February 1878
John BRUNS, aged 54; funeral Friday, Atlantic avenue corner of Grand avenue.
Ralph R. LAWLER, aged 3.
Mary A. WILLIAMS, aged 10 months; funeral to-morrow, 285 Hall street.
Willie W. TWAY; funeral to-day, 97 Rutledge street.
Peter CALLAN, aged 30 (or) 80; funeral Friday, 98 Eagle street, E. D.
Sarah V. PALMER, aged 17; funeral to-morrow 189 Division avenue, E. D.
Annie C. SCAULON, age 38; funeral to-morrow, 327 Atlantic avenue.
Mary L. WOOD; funeral to-morrow, 518 Atlantic avenue.
Albert. H. GOSS, aged 57; funeral to-day, 108 St. James' place.
BENNET-At 98 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, A?thel
I. youngest daughter of Ludovic and Isabel Imaly BENNET, in the fourth year
of her age. Funeral private on the 7th inst.
EMANUEL-On Monday morning, February 4, Frances, wife of Michael EMANUEL, and
daughter of the late John HENDERSON, in the fifty fifth year of her age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her funeral from
her late residence, No. 376 Grand avenue, Brooklyn, on Thursday, the 7th
inst. at 2 1/2 o'clock. Friends are kindly requested to send no flowers.
The Accidental Killing of Jameson COE.
Coroner SIMMS held an inquest yesterday afternoon in the case of Jameson
COX, of No. 230 Prince street, who was run over by a park clarence
driven by John PARSONS, of Flatbush. Testimony was given by Samuel H.
PENTON, Joseph MC CAFFREY, G. W. BROWER, Simeon HOLMES, and PARSONS
himself - none of the evidence reflecting on Parsons. The jury returned
a verdict in accordance with the testimony and exonerated the driver
from all blame or censure.
THE CONEY ISLAND DISASTER:
Funerals of Some Of the Victims-Verdict of the Justice's Jury.
The funerals of
Ann BRENNAN,
Mary Ellen BRENNAN,
Jane WYNNE,
Austin WYNNE,
Ann McCORMICK took place yesterday at the Cemetery of the Holy Cross, Flatbush.
The two men who survived their families seemed wild with grief,
and it is feared that one of them (WYNNE) is permanently deranged.
A separate jury was sworn by Justice VOORHEES to investigate each case.
BRENNAN'S testimony was very pathetic. He said:
"On the night of January 31 a heavy breaker came in over the beach; then I
asked the old woman (his wife), 'What are we going to do?' She said, 'Hold
on awhile, the tide is going on the turn;' I went out of the door and she
came after me; I had a foot outside and one inside the door when she hauled
me back; I looked up and saw the south side of the shanty falling; she asked
me then if I was able to run across and get a horse of Mr. REED; I said I
would stop with her and the children; then I broke the back window and went
out; when I had one leg out of the window my little boy called me back and
said, 'Pop, won't you kiss me!' so I turned back and kissed the child; after
I got out I went to the west, and a sea knocked me down; I was picked up by
two men, but I could not tell how long after when I was dressed in some of
Mr. WEED'S clothes, I wanted to face the water, but they would not let me."
The juries in each instance, returned a verdict ascribing death of
drowning.
It appears that though there are two lifeboats on the Station, there is no
crew to handle them, and the solitary fisherman who keeps them, is seventy
years old. Although the boats could not have been of much assistance last
week, the prospect for any crew likely to be shipwrecked on the beach is not
very encouraging.
The Accidental Killing of Jameson COE.
Coroner SIMMS held an inquest yesterday afternoon in the case of Jameson
COX, of No. 230 Prince street, who was run over by a park clarence driven by
John PARSONS, of Flatbush. Testimony was given by Samuel H. PENTON, Joseph
McCAAFFREY, G.W. BROWER, SIMSON, HOLMES, and PARSONS himself-none of the
evidence reflection on PARSONS. The jury returned a verdict in accordance
with the testimony and exonerated the driver from all blame or censure.
(Jameson name is spelled both Coe & Cox)
7 February 1878
Florence G. DAUBER, aged 1; funeral to-day, 123 Court street.
William F. GALLAGHER, aged 23; funeral to-morrow, Church of the Sacred Heart.
Thomas KEATING, aged 48; funeral to-day, St. Peter's Church.
Margaret KEENAN, aged 73; funeral to-morrow, St. James' Cathedral
William H. FAY, aged 3; funeral to-day, 110 Franklin street E.D.
Melissa BARLOW, aged 44; funeral to-day, 66 Green street.
Mott BEDELL, aged 84; funeral to-morrow, Grace Church
Henry E. VOLCKMER, aged 51: funeral to-morrow, 407 Quincy street.
BEDELL-On Wednesday evening, February 6, Mott BEDELL, in the eighty-fourth
year of his age.
Funeral from Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, on Friday, February 8, at two
o'clock. Friends are requested not to send flowers.
WINSLOW-On Wednesday, February 6, 1878. Adelia G., widow of Robert WINSLOW;
aged fifty nine years and ten months.
Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on
Friday, February 8, at two o'clock, from her late residence, 354 Bedford
avenue.
Dearest mother, thou hast left us,
And have suffered intense pain;
But 'tis God who hath bereft us,
He only can bring us together again.
Mott BEDELL
In the death of Mr. Mott BEDELL, at the age of eighty-four, Brooklyn parts
with another of her oldest citizens, who, gathered to his fathers long after
the time allotted to most men, leaves behind him the pleasantest and most
fragrant memories. Mr. BEDELL was born at Hempstead, L. I. in 1794, his
father being General BEDELL, a well-known resident of Long Island. The
younger BEDELL early-went to sea and became the captain of a vessel plying
between Norfolk and New York. After accumulating a considerable fortune,
Captain BEDELL retired from an active maritime life and embarked in business
as a commission merchant in South street, New York. He added largely to his
wealth and invested a good deal of it in real estate, all of which proved
profitable.
One of Captain BEDELL'S two daughters married Mr. A.A. LOW. The other
remains single.
The deceased gentleman was a member of the Episcopal Church, and actively
benevolent in all his relations, social, religious or personal. His charity
was ungrudging; his modesty extraordinary. Besides a valuable material
fortune, he leaves behind him the fame of tireless well doing.
It is not out of place to mention that one whole side of Willow street,
from Middagh to Cranberry, belongs to the estate just left by Mr. BEDELL.
The funeral will take place at two o'clock to-morrow afternoon from Grace
Church on the Heights.
8 February 1878
John BRUNS, aged 54; funeral to-day, Atlantic avenue, corner Grand street.
Peter CALLAN, aged 80; funeral to-day, 98 Eagle street.
Priscilla GOATER, aged 90; funeral to-day, 419 1/2 Atlantic avenue.
Elizabeth B. HANFORD, aged 67; funeral to-day, 98 Carlton avenue.
Mary HEALY, aged 63; funeral to-morrow, 655 Washington avenue.
John MATTHEWS, aged 66; funeral to-morrow, 145 Pearl street.
Garret C. RUMPH, aged 51; funeral to-day, East Broadway, E. D.
Isabella CRING, aged 16; funeral to-day, 47 Varet street, E.D.
Mary A. RAMSEY: funeral to-day, 83 Cranberry street.
Thomas P. SEABURY, aged 70; funeral to-morrow, 152 Freeman's street E.D.
DITMAS-At Flatbush, on Thursday ?? inst. , of diphtheria, Henry, Son of John
H. and Maria K. DITMAS, in the eight year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family age invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of his grandfather, Henry S. DITMAS, Flatbush, on
Saturday, 9th inst. at 3 o'clock P.M.
John MATTHEWS
Mr. John MATTHEWS, an old and esteemed citizen of Brooklyn, died at his
residence, 145 Pearl street last night, under singular circumstances. He
was affected by a slight cold for the last day or two, but was otherwise
apparently in good health when his wife left him at 5 P. M. to visit some
friends in New York. But when she at 9 P.M. returned, she found him lying
dead upon the floor of his chamber, having, as it seemed, dropped lifeless
from his chair, and, striking the washstand in his descent, cut a gash on
his forehead. A physician was immediately summoned, who said that life had
been extinct for about two hours, but he could not explain the cause of
death, and a Coroner's inquest will be held this afternoon. Mr. MATTHEWS
was born in Queens County, Ireland, and would have been sixty-six years old
had be lived till to-morrow. He was for a long time a member of the York
Street Methodist Church; also a member of the Long Island Lodge, P. & A. M.,
and for many years past Chaplain thereof, and was respected and beloved by
all who knew him. He was the father-in-law of Mr. Thomas PARKER, a clerk in
the Brooklyn Post office; whose family has been plunged into grief by his
loss. For about Eighteen years Mr. MATTHEWS was foreman of Waldron's white lead
factory in this city, but since the closing of that concern has not been
engaged in any business
The funeral will take place on Saturday next from the York Street Methodist Church.
John Neilson TAYLOR, Comptroller of the Park Commission from 1866 to 1874,
died at his residence in New Brunswick, N.J. on Wednesday night last of
typhoid fever, aged about seventy-four. He was a lawyer by profession and a
graduate of Princeton College, N.J., but came to Brooklyn about forty years
since, and took great interest in the various public improvements that have
been established here during that time. he was the author of" Landlord and
Tenant," a work which long since became a standard authority with the bar
here and elsewhere, and which has yielded him a steady income of about
$5,000 a year. He was one of the founders of the Athenaeum and other noted
institutions of this city, and in all of which he continued to manifest much
interest until his death, although he removed to New Brunswick, his native
place, about three years ago. The funeral services will take place at his
residence on Sunday next at 3 P.M., and the remains will be brought to
Greenwood Cemetery, in this city, on Monday following.
A MISTAKE IN MEDICINE
Poisoning of an Infant.
The infant of Mrs. WITTE, of No. 510 Fulton street, died yesterday afternoon
from narcotic poisoning. The child was but sixteen days old. The mother
not being well, the attending physician prescribed Dover's powders for her.
At the same time he left a simple baby's remedy for the child. By mistake
the wrong powder was given the baby, but whether by the nurse of mother was
not known at the Coroners' office, where the case was reported this
afternoon. Two hours elapsed before the mistake was discovered, and then it
was too late to save life.
9 February 1878
CASWELL On Friday, February 8, at midnight, Daniel R. CASWELL, in the
sixty eighth year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, No. 174
Seventh street, Jersey City, NJ on Monday, 11th inst, at 2pm
COOKE - on Friday, February 8, May, daughter of Erastus and Lurcia R.
COOKE, aged twenty years. Funeral services at the residence of her
parents, No. 147 Prospect place, Brooklyn, on Monday, February 11 at 4
o’clock pm. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
PARKINSON - on Sunday, February 3, at the residence of her son, William
at Bloodville, Saratoga county, N.Y., Anna, beloved wife of Edward A.
PARKINSON, aged sixty two years. Funeral Wednesday, 6th inst, at 2pm
STODDART - On Saturday, February 9, Hepzibath, relict of John STODDART,
in the eighty second year of her age. Relatives and friends of the
family are invited to attend the funeral on Monday, 11th inst, from the
residence of her son in law, Wm. TAYLOR, Esq, 74 Bedford avenue,
Brooklyn ED at 1 o’clock pm.
11 February 1878
Annie CONNELL, aged 8; funeral today, 67 Schenck street.
Katie D. FARRINGTON, aged 4 months; funeral yesterday, 279 Franklin avenue
George S. FINNIE, aged 22; funeral today, 160 Reid avenue
Julia KENNEY, aged 57; funeral today, St. Joseph’s Church.
Josephine STONE, funeral tomorrow, 250 Hewes street, E. D.
Eugene ELLIOTT, aged 9; funeral today, 198 Sixth avenue.
William H. HUNTER, aged 42; funeral tomorrow, 332 Sackett street.
Adolph MOHRMAN, aged 2; funeral tomorrow, 451 Lafayette avenue.
Thomas A. SHEA, aged 4; funeral tomorrow, 273 Seventh street, E. D.
Ann WILKINSON, aged 74; funeral tomorrow, 117 South First street, E.D.
Lizzie W. EAMES, aged 29; funeral Wednesday, 10 Poplar street.
Albert J. LOVETT, aged 2; funeral today, 26 Irving place.
Lurcia COOKE, aged 20; funeral today, 147 Prospect place.
John MATHEWS, aged 66; funeral yesterday, 145 Pearl street.
Mary A. REILLY, aged 49; funeral today, Mt. St. Vincent.
James DUNCAN, aged sixty two years of age, who was arrested for
drunkenness on Saturday night, died last evening in the Sixth Precinct
Station house.
AUTEN - At her late residence, 437 Franklin avenue, Brooklyn, on Sunday
evening, February 10, Eliza M., widow of the late John G. AUTEN.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
EAMES - On Sunday morning, February 10, Lizzie, W., wife of H. A.
EAMES, and daughter of D. D WHITNEY, in the twenty-ninth year of her
age. Funeral from the resident of her parents, No. 10 Poplar street, on
Wednesday, February 13 at 2pm
MORMAN - on Sunday, February, Adolph, son of H . A. and Catherine
MOHRMAN, aged two years and one month. Relatives and friends are
invited to the funeral on Tuesday, February 12 at 2pm, from the parents’
residence, 451 Lafayette avenue, corner of Franklin.
SHEA - On Sunday, February 10, 1878, Thomas A. SHEA, the beloved son of
Thomas A. and Catharine A SHEA, aged four years and four months.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral, from the residence of his parents, 273 Seventh street,
Brooklyn, E.D., tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12, at 2pm. Interment in
Calvary Cemetery.
SAUNDERS - In this city, February 11, Ann, wife of Joseph SAUNDERS, in
the fifty fifth year of her age. Funeral at the Church of the
Atonement, Seventeenth street and fifth avenue, South Brooklyn,
Wednesday, 13th inst., at 2pm. Interment at Greenwood.
THE SUICIDAL MANIA.
The Ferryboat as the Gate to the Future Life - Two cases in Point.
James SANDERON of No. 471 Union street, reported to the police on
Saturday night, that on the evening of the 7th instant, a young woman
committed suicide by leaping into the river from the Hamilton Ferryboat
New York. The boat was on its way to New York, and he says that no
attention was paid to his shouts for help. The police have been
investigating the fact, and report that the pilot, Peter LAMB, and the
deckhands, Peter PETERSON and Walter MURRAY, profess ignorance of the
affair.
A well dressed man, about forty years of age, either fell or jumped
overboard last night from a Fulton ferryboat. James BURNETT, a
deckhand, rescued him, and on reaching New York the stranger was sent to
the hospital. his name was not ascertained.
EASTERN DISTRICT -A Woman Dies from the Effects of Malpractice.
Her Husband Confesses that He Paid a Woman Practitioner in New York - A
Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller Arrested for the Crime.
A shocking case of death from malpractice occurred at No. 63 Delmonico
place yesterday morning. Mrs. Margaret COHN, a midwife at 95 Hopkins
street, reported to the police that Mrs. Augusta PETERS, thirty five
years of age, had died under circumstances indicating malpractice. Dr.
SCHMEITZER, of 774 Flushing avenue, likewise attended the patient
before she died. The body of a female infant was found in an earthen
jar. Peter PETERS, the husband, on his return from New York where he
had been to obtain advice from the woman who attended his wife, was
arrested, and under close questioning by Captain RILEY and Coroner
NOLAN finally admitted that he paid $35 some weeks ago to a Mrs.
ECKERT, of No. 34 Stanton street, New York, to have an operation
performed on his wife. PETERS and his wife had been married five years,
one of their children seven years of age, being in Germany, and two
others, respectively two and four years, having lived with their
parents.
Captain RILEY, with Detective MALAY and Officer O’BRIEN, armed with
Coroner NOLAN’s warrant, went to New York last evening, and found Mrs.
ECKERT living in magnificently furnished apartments at 34 Stanton
street. On arriving at the station house, she gave her business name as
ECKERT, but real name as Annette POLANIUS, thirty five years of age, a
fortune teller and clairvoyant, and declared she did not know Peters and
his wife. She is a fine looking woman, was dressed in the height of
fashion, and speaks with a decidedly German accent. PETERS positively
identified her as the woman who had treated his wife.
The woman was taken before Police Superintendent CAMPBELL this morning
and protested her innocence. In this special report to the
Superintendent Captain RILEY states that Detective WALLING, of the
Tenth precinct, New York, told him that the prisoner is the person who
six years ago was suspected of having caused the death of Margaret
BOLAN, of Clinton street, New York. The Coroner’s Jury met this
morning and adjourned until Thursday evening at Justice GUCK’s Court.
OBITUARY
Rev. Stephen WILKINS, an aged minister of the Baptist denomination, died
this morning, at his residence in Warren street. Mr. Wilkins was born
in Weston, Vermont, in 1798, and at the time of his death was eighty
one years and nine months. He was converted at the age of nine years,
through the instrumentality of a tract. His reading it led him to be a
Baptist, and at the age of thirteen he was baptized by an Indian chief
(who was also a preacher), in the Oriskany Creek in this State. He
struggled for many years against his own, as well as the conviction of
his friends, that he ought to preach. He displayed great ability as an
exhorter, and tired to satisfy himself with that service simply, without
entering the ministry. He supported himself as a carpenter and farmer
for several years, and occasionally preaching. Ultimately he was
ordained, and after a brief term at Hamilton, he commenced preaching at
Jerusalem, NY
During his ministry of about sixty years, he labored in Indiana,
Michigan, Syracuse, Albany, and New York City. He was also for a short
time at Bridgeport, Conn, from whence he came to this city, occupying
for a year the Canton Mission Chapel, connected with the Bridge Street
Church (Rev. Dr. SARLES).
Mr. Wilkins was in his early years one of the most successful class of
preachers now known as revivalists. He was full of zeal, of great
earnestness, as well as extremely simple. It has been said of him that
he had baptized more persons than any one now living, not less than
3,000 having been immersed by him. He leaves a widow and six children.
His funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon from the Hanson Place
Baptist Church, of which body he has been a member for the past two
years.
Died From Burns.
Thomas A. SHEA, Jr. the four year old child of Contractor Thomas A.
SHEA, of No. 273 Seventh street, who was burned three weeks ago, died
ysterday. The funeral will take place at 2½ pm tomorrow.
SUNK OFF THE HOOK.
Loss of the Brig Carrie WINSLOW, her Captain and Steward.
This morning at five o’clock, five miles south east of Sandy Hook
lightship, the brig Carrie Winslow, Captain MC CART from Montevideo to
New York, was run into and sunk by the British ship British America from
London, also for New York. Captain MC CART and the steward were
drowned; the remainder of the crew were rescued and brought to New York
by the steamtug Terror.
The Burial of John MATTHEWS.
The funeral services over the remains of Mr. John MATTHEWS, Chaplain of
Long Island Lodge, F & A. M., were held at the York street M. E. Church
at 3pm yesterday. The lower part of the church was completely filled by
friends of the deceased, and members of his lodge in full regalia. Rev.
Mr. PARKER of Sands Street Methodist Church, in the absence of the
pastor of the York Street church, delivered the sermon, and afterwards
the body was conveyed to Greenwood where it was laid in the family plot
after the Masonic ceremony had been performed. Among the flowers sent
was a pillar, a cross and wreath. On the cross was "Father", and on the
pillar "Grandpa."
Michael DORR’s Funeral.
The funeral of the late Michael DOOR, whose body was found in the river
near Fulton Ferry slip, New York on Wednesday last, took place from the
residence of his relatives, No. 249 Front street, yesterday afternoon.
The obsequies were attended by several hundred people. The funeral was
attended by members of the Young Men’s Catholic Association of the
Church of the Assumption, corner of Gold and Front streets, of which the
deceased was a member. The society, to the number of 150, marched in
the rear of the hearse from the house to the corner of Flatbush avenue
and Schmerhorn street.
The remains, after the usual services in the mortuary chapel had been held,
were interred in the Cemetery of the Holy Cross
12 February 1878
Eleanor CROZIER; funeral today, 376 Sixth avenue
Daniel MC DERMOTT; aged 41, funeral today, 261 Jay street.
Ann NORTHBRIDGE; aged 42; funeral today, Carroll Park, M. E. Church.
Sarah A. STILES; funeral today, 295 Jay street.
Otto P. F. KOCK; aged 43; funeral today, 150 Sackett street
Ann RENSHAW; aged 63; funeral tomorrow, 42 Irving place.
Ella TALLMAN, aged 24, funeral Thursday, 60 South Portland Avenue
Susan WATERSON, funeral tomorrow, 311 Degraw street.
Jane SMITH; aged 77; funeral tomorrow, Fifth Baptist Church, corner
Hooper street and Harrison avenue.
AUTEN - on Sunday, February 10, Eliza M., widow of the late John G.
AUTEN, in the sixtieth year of her age. Relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence
of her son in law, G. B. MC COY, No. 437 Franklin avenue, Brooklyn, on
Wednesday afternoon, 13th inst., at two o’clock pm.
EAMES - On Sunday morning, February 10, Lizzie W. wife of B. A. EAMES,
and daughter of D. D. WHITNEY, in the twenty ninth year of her age.
Funeral from the residence of her parents, No. 10 Poplar street, on
Wednesday, February 13, at 2pm.
JUDSON - On Monday, February 11, Clarence, son of Fred A. and Alice
JUDSON, aged five months and twenty six days.
TIRED OF LIFE.
Suicide of a Brooklyn Man by Prussic Acid.
He Goes to New Haven to Die - The Telltale Vial Found in his Pocket -
Imagination of a Deceased Mind - Interview with a Personal Friend of the
Deceased.
The suicide of Mr. A. N. WHITEBORNE, a resident of this city, is
reported from New Haven, Conn. Early yesterday morning his body was
found under the porch of the old State House in that town, death having
been caused by a dose of prussic acid. Firmly clenched in his right
hand was was an empty glass, and in one of his pockets was found the
phial from which he had poured the deadly drought.
Deceased was a job printer carrying on business at No. 35 Ann street,
New York. His residence in this city was at No. 127 Ryerson street,
and he was well known and highly respected among the Masonic
fraternity. he was also a good amateur singer and sang at concerts and
churches.
In order to ascertain the causes which led the deceased to the
ACT OF SELF DESTRUCTION
a reporter of this paper went to the office in Ann street, where he was
introduced by Mr. J. B. ECCLESTINE, editor and proprietor of the New
York Underwriter. This is the gentleman to whom a sealed letter was
addressed by deceased, and which was found in one of the pockets of the
dead man. It was as follows:
New Haven - Friday
My Dear J. B.
Pursued by relentless enemies, I have determined to escape the only way
I can think of. My brain is in a whirl, and I can’t think, much less
write. For the love you have borne me, do what you can for those I
have left. God bless you and yours. A N. W.
Mr. ECCLESTINE said that deceased had been a personal friend for many
years, and knowing the man so well he could scarcely bring himself to
believe that he could have committed suicide, though there was no doubt,
from information received, that he had done so. Deceased had not been
well in several weeks. He complained of a pain in the cerebellum. His
nervous system seemed prostrated, and he imagined that he was
PURSUE BY ENEMIES,
though he had none. He had some slight business difficulties which
might have been arranged, but he brooded over them and they became
insurmountable in his mind. He was apprehensive of being pushed by a
few creditors. He had not been at business for about three weeks, and
during most of that time he was confined to his house. He left home
last Wednesday. The foreman of the press went to deceased’s house,
hoping to get him over to the office, but the both went down to the
ferry, but no words of persuasion could induce him to cross the river.
Deceased did a large amount of ship painting and had a good general
business. He
PRINTED SEVERAL JOURNALS,
besides the Underwriter. Deceased was forty one years of age, an
Englishman by birth, a good classical scholar, and man of fine tastes.
His home was a hpapy one, and he leaves a wife and three children. The
statement in one of the New York papers that he was a Hebrew was
incorrect. Deceased was a member of the Brooklyn Masonic Central
Benefit Association, Western District.
A friend of the family has gone on to New Haven to bring the body home
and the funeral will take place tomorrow from 127 Ryerson street. The
Mason brethren will attend.
13 February 1878
Obituary Notes
Annie DELTON, aged 33; funeral today, 437 Franklin avenue
Ann SAUNDERS, aged 55; funeral today, Church of the Atonement.
Elizabeth J. SMITH; aged 21; funeral today, Church of Our Saviour.
Alfred N. WHITEHORNE; aged 43; funeral tomorrow, 127 Ryerson street
Clarence JUDSON; aged 5 months; funeral today, 433 First street.
Cornelius Noonan; aged 74; funeral today, 222 South First street, E.D.
Brewster VALENTINE - The senior partner of the firm VALENTINE, BERGEN
& Co., provision dealers, of No. 15 Fulton street, Mr. Brewster
VALENTINE, died early this morning from cancer in the stomach, at his
residence at Spark Hill, near Piermont, Rockland Co, at the age of
seventy one years. Deceased was born at Huntingdon, L. I. and learned
the trade of a currier and tanner at Hempstead in 1835, coming to
Brooklyn and becoming a junior partner in the firm of CARMAN &
VALENTINE in the same location above mentioned. In 1888 the firm of
Valentine & Bergen was formed which was changed in 1870 to the present
name. He was connected with the Montauk, Nassau and Mechanics’
Insurance Companies as director, and also with the Atlantic Bank. In
the language of those who knew him he "always paid 100 cents on the
dollar, and was noted for his kindness, amiability and unconscientious
generosity to those in trouble and affliction, having in many instances
supported brother tradesmen through business embarrassments, besides
contributing in a quiet but effective way to our local charities."
14 February 1878
Bridget FARRELLY, aged 38; funeral tomorrow, 850[?] Atlantic avenue.
James HIBSON, aged 74; funeral today, 545 Broadway, E. D.
Bridget JOHNSTON, aged 28; funeral today 762 Bergen street.
John V. STORM, aged 47; funeral tomorrow, 29 St. Felix street.
Mary WALSH, aged 26; funeral tomorrow, 425 Kent avenue
Christina M. FITZSIMMONS, aged 25; funeral today, 100 Maujer street,E.D.
Kate LOWE, aged 25; funeral tomorrow, 174 Park avenue
THIES - on Wednesday, February 13, 1878. Heim THIES at the residence
of his brother, Peter THIES, 106 Boerum place. Funeral Friday, 2 pm..
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VALENTINE - At Sparkill, NY, Brewster VALENTINE, in the seventy first
year of his age. Funeral services from his late residence, Friday,
February 15, interment at Greenwood Saturday.
Mr. John N. SCHNEIDER, of 80 Meserole street, expired at his residence
last night. Deceased was sixty seven years of age and one of the
originators of the singing societies of Dutch town, where he had resided
for forty years. He started life as a shoemaker and amassed an
independence some years ago. he was father in law to Major F. J.
KARCHER. and was highly respected by his neighbors.
15 February 1878
James T. CARTER, funeral today, 892 Atlantic avenue.
Gertrude CASSON, aged 2, funeral today, 202 Prospect street.
Edward F. SKELLY, funeral tomorrow, 557 Clinton street
Sarah P. TIEBOUT, aged 82, funeral tomorrow, 176 Hall street
Patrick P. FITZGERALD, aged 36, funeral Sunday, 153 Prospect street
George SWEENY, aged 44, funeral today, 10 ½ Bond street
The PETERS Malpractice Case.
The Coroner’s Inquest in the case of Mrs. Augusta PETERS, of 62
Delmonico place, who died last Sunday from the effects of alleged
malpractice was held last evening at Justice GUCK’s Court, Coroner
NOLAN, presiding. The testimony given by Peter PETERS, the husband of
deceased; Dr. Joseph CREAMER, who made the postmortem on Mrs. PETERS
and the child; Captain John SANDERS, of the Twenty Seventh Precinct
police, New York; Police Captain RILEY, Mrs. KUHN, and Dr.
SCHMEITZER was not considered weighty enough to hold Mrs. ECKHARDT, of
34 Stanton street, New York, who was arrested for malpractice, and the
jury returned a verdict that the deceased died from hemorrhage,
whereupon Mrs. ECKHARDT and PETERS were discharged.
16 February 1878
CANNON - On February 16, Mary A. CANNON, widow of John CANNON, in the
seventy first year of her age. Funeral services at the residence of her
son, no. 458 Vanderbilt avenue, Tuesday , at l:30pm. Relatives and
friends are requested to attend without further notice. Remains will be
taken to Warren, R. I. for interment.
GODFREY - on Thursday evening, February 14, Edward J. GODFREY, in the
seventy first year of his age. Funeral services from the First Baptist
Church, Noble street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn E.D. on Sunday the 17th inst,
2:30 pm. Relatives and friends are cordially invited.
TUCKER - On Friday, 15th inst, Fanning C. TUCKER, son of the late R.
Sands TUCKER, in the forty first year of his age. Relatives and friends
are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the Church of the
Redeemer, Fourth avenue and Pacific street, Brooklyn, on Monday, 18th
inst., at 2:00 pm.
Mr. Fanning C. TUCKER died yesterday, in the forty first year of his
age. Deceased was one of the sons of the late Richard Sands TUCKER, of
the firm TUCKER, CARTER & Co., rope makers, of this city, and was a
descendant of Joshua and Ann SANDS, who were residents of Brooklyn,
when it was a village, and whose names have been perpetuated in
connection with St. Ann’s Church, the oldest Episcopal Church in
Brooklyn. Mr. Fanning C. Tucker was quite well known and was a
gentleman of kindly manner and refinement, and after his death, which
resulted from consumption, will be greatly regretted.
Killed in Jamaica.
Flushing NY, Feb 16 - Patrick MC CUE was struck by a train at Jamaica
last night and instantly killed.
Woman Driven to Suicide by Sickness and Poverty
The police of the Seventy Precinct were notified by a citizen this
morning that the body of a drowned woman was on the shore at Pottery
Beach, and a short time after Chas. KELLNER, a tailor, of 117 Green
street, notified them that the body was that of his wife, Mary. Mr.
KELLNER stated that his wife had been suffering for some time with
numerous complaints, and being very poor, he could not consult a doctor,
and he supposed that while laboring under severe pain she resolved to
end her life by jumping overboard. Mrs. Kellner left home between five
and six o’clock this morning, and her husband was expecting her back
when a messenger reported the finding of the body which he thought to be
that of Mrs. Kellner. The body will be taken care of and buried by the
Coroner, as Mr. Kellner states his inability to meet the expenses of a
private burial.
18 February 1878
Obit Notices
Kate DURKIN, Aged 18; funeral today, 136 Second street.
Patrick P. FITZGERALD, aged 36; funeral yesterday, 153 Prospect street.
John HINES, aged 39; funeral yesterday, 264 Tillary street.
Frederick MOYNAHAN, aged 36; funeral today, 279 Front street.
Mary F. O’NEILL, aged 26; funeral yesterday, 175 Gold street.
Amelia C. JEANDEUR, aged 9 months; funeral today, 327 South Second street, E. D.
John SCHNEIDER, aged 67; funeral yesterday, 89 Meserole street, E. D.
Antoinette PITTMAN, funeral today, corner South Third and Fifth streets,E. D.
Timothy CAHILL, aged 79; funeral today, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea.
Katie T. IRWIN, aged 19, funeral today, 104 Duffield street.
Patrick DORAN, funeral today, 844 Monroe street.
Margaret A. WEINHAGEN; funeral today, 592 Atlantic avenue.
Mary A. LILLY, funeral today, 374 Wyckoff street.
BROWNELL - Suddenly in Brooklyn, of scarlet fever, February 17, 1878,
Henry Jenkins BROWNELL, son of Willis L. and Anna J. BROWNELL, in the
eighth year of his age. Funeral private.
CANNON - On February 16, Mary A. CANNON, widow of John CANNON, in the
seventy first year of her age. Funeral services at the residence of her
son, no. 458 Vanderbilt avenue, Tuesday, at 1:30pm. Relatives and
friends are requested to attend without further notice. Remains will be
taken to Warren R.I. for interment.
NORRIS - In Brooklyn, on Saturday, February 16, John B. NORRIS, aged
forty nine years. Relatives and friends of the family are requested to
attend the funeral, at his late residence, 109 Lafayette avenue,
Brooklyn, on Tuesday, February 19, at 3:00pm. Friends are requested not
to send flowers.
Mr. John B. MORRIS, whose death occurred at ten minutes past seven
o’clock Saturday night at his residence, corner of South Oxford street
and Lafayette avenue, was President of the American District Telegraph
Company, Vice President of the New York Stock Exchange, member of the
banking firm of Greenleaf, NORRIS and Co., Vice Commodore of the
Brooklyn Yacht Club, and a prominent man in the Methodist
denomination,. He was forty nine years of age. His death was due to
congestion of the brain caused by a chill taken on the 2nd inst, which
developed into erysipelas. The attending physicians were: Dr. WHALEY,
Prof. ARMOUR, Dr MITCHELL and Dr. MOSELY. Deceased was the son of Rev.
Samuel NORRIS, and was born at Newport, R.I. He began his business
career in Boston, but he soon came to New York taking up residence in
this city. He is spoken of by all who knew him as one who never forgot
his honor in business transactions, while in domestic and social
relation he was an ideal father and friend. He was an ardent
Republican. He had lately identified himself in the most positive
manner with the opponents of the Queens County Railroad Scheme.
The funeral will take place tomorrow from the late residence of the
deceased tomorrow afternoon at half past three o’clock.. The President
of the Brooklyn Yacht Club requests that, in view of the fact that there
is not sufficient time to call a meeting of the club, to take action in
the matter, the members attend the funeral without further notice.
Funeral of Fanning C,. TUCKER
The funeral services of the late Mr. Fanning C. TUCKER were held at the
Church of the Redeemer, Fourth avenue and Pacific street, this
afternoon, the rector of the church, Rev. Mr. LEONARD, conducting the
services. The interment took place at Greenwood. Deceased served in
the Seventh Regiment, N.G.N.Y. and went with his command to the defense
of the Capitol in 1861; was afterwards commissioned Captain the One
Hundred and Third New York Volunteers, and was severely wounded at the
battle of Antietam.
Eastern District.
Fatal Accident to a Workman.
On Friday last, while Adolph SEIDLER, of 38 Johnson avenue, was sawing
lumber at GUCKERT’s factory, Johnson avenue, a piece flew from the saw
and struck him in the abdomen. He finished his day’s work, and was
taken off on Saturday, and died suddenly yesterday morning, from the
effects of the injury, which was internal.
The funeral services over the remains of the late Edward J. GODFREY
were held yesterday at the Noble Street Baptist Church, and so large was
the attendance many people were turned away. Rev. Dr. MILLER officiated
and the interment was made in Greenwood cemetery.
The funeral of the late John N. SCHNEIDER was largely attended by
members of the different E. D. singing societies and Concordia Lodge No.
40, IOOF, from his late residence, 89 Meserole street, yesterday, the
funeral address at Lutheran Cemetery being delivered by Rev. J. WAGNER.
19 February 1878
Obituary Notes
Margaret MOORE, aged 7, funeral today, 95 Butler street
Michael MC CARTHY, aged 84, funeral tomorrow, 564 March avenue.
Magdalena BINEK [HINEK ?], aged 22; funeral tomorrow, c 3d & No 7th sts, E. D.
Alice B. SECORD, aged 25, funeral Calvary P. E. Church, E. D.
Ann E. TEN EYCK, funeral today, 104 Rutledge street
Patrick P. MC VEY, aged 54, funeral tomorrow 121 Manhattan avenue
Wm. H. ROGERS, aged 35, funeral Thursday, 236 Schermerhorn street
Georgie SPERLING, aged 8, funeral tomorrow, 408 North Second street, E. D.
NORRIS - In Brooklyn, on Saturday, February 26, John B. NORRIS, aged 49
years. Relatives and friends of the family are requested to attend the
funeral, at his late residence, 109 Lafayette avenue, Brooklyn, on
Tuesday, February 19, at 3:30pm. Friends are requested not to send flowers.
At a special meeting of the Directors of the American District Telegraph
Company, held February 18, 1878, the following preamble and resolutions
were read and unanimously adopted;
Whereas, the Ruler of all things has taken from our business and our
society the worthy efficient President of this Corporation, our faithful
and ever active Associate Director and highly esteemed friend, John B.
NORRIS and in consequence of this sad event we entertain feelings of
sincere regret and true sympathy; therefore,
Resolved, That in the affection we tender to the bereaved widow and
family of the deceased our true sympathies.
Resolved, that that copy of the proceedings of this meeting be sent to
the family of the deceased.
Resolved, that this Board of Directors attend the funeral of our late
associate in a body, and that these minutes be published in the Eagle
and Union-Argus.
Tunis J. POWELL, Secretary.
20 February 1878
Margaret H. GALLAGHER, aged 31; funeral today, 233 Pacific street.
Harry P. HEGEMAN, aged 7 months, funeral tomorrow, 138 Willoughby street.
Catharine L. VAN OSTRAND, funeral today, 37 Seventeenth street.
Michael MC KENNA, aged 50; funeral today, 85 Hope street, E. D.
Louis E. ACKER, aged 25, funeral Friday, 353 Seventh street, E. D.
Amanda REXTER, aged 51, funeral tomorrow, 181 Oakland street, E.D.
Mary J. LAW, funeral tomorrow, Clinton Avenue Congregational Church.
GIDDINGS - On Tuesday, February 190, Julia A, wife of Dr. Senter M.
GIDDINGS, in the seventy fifth year of her age. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend the funeral from hr late residence, 453 ½
Lafayette avenue, Brooklyn, on Thursday, February 21, at 2pm.
RAYMOND - A memorial service for Dwight RAYMOND, who died January 10, of
scarlet fever, will be held at the residence of his parents, no. 123
Henry street, on Friday, February 22, at half past four o’clock.
21 February 1878
Margaret AUTROP, aged 70, funeral tomorrow at the Church of Our Lady of Victory.
Elizabeth LING, aged 61, funeral tomorrow at Grace Church Chapel.
Catherine REILLY, aged 38, funeral today at St. Peter’s R. C. Church.
William A. ROGERS, aged 35, funeral today at 986 Schmerhorn street.
A. JUDSON, funeral today, at 6 Washington place.
Catharine KAVANAUGH, aged 43, funeral tomorrow w corner of
Manhattan and VanCott avenues, E. D.
ANGUS - In Brooklyn, on Wed, Feb 20, Anne W. ANGUS, relict of
Captain Samuel ANGUS, USN, in the 88th year of her age.
The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend
the funeral services at St. Luke’s Church, Clinton avenue, near
Fulton, on Sunday, February 24, at 2 ½ o’clock.
Geneva, NY papers please copy.
COOPER - In Brooklyn, Feb 29, Hannah A. COOPER, in the 66th
year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend
her funeral from her late residence, Cooper avenue, three
blocks from Broadway, on Saturday, 23d, at 3 o’clock pm.
RAYMOND - a memorial service for Dwight RAYMOND,
who died January 30, of scarlet fever, will be held
at the residence of his parents, no. 123 Henry street, on
Friday, February 22, at half past four o’clock.
Sylvester HONDLOW
Mr. Sylvester Hondlow, the well known real estate dealer,
of no. 203 Montague street, died at his residence,
no. 21 Monroe place, this city, of peritonitis, at
two o’clock this morning. Deceased had been confined
to the house since Sunday evening with a cold induced
from exposure to the recent inclement weather, which ultimately
brought on the disease which resulted in his sudden death.
Mr. Hondlow was born in 1808, and brought up in Montreal,
Canada, where he was engaged in real estate business until
1849, when he came to this city and set up in the same business,
in which has been actively engaged since that time.
Probably no man in Brooklyn was better versed in the values of
real estate of this city than Mr. Hondlow. In his thirty years
zealous work, Mr. Hondlow accumulated much wealth, and lived
in one of the finest residences in Monroe place. He was the
custodian of several valuable estates, located in the city.
Mr. Hondlow was the victim, last summer, of an assault by a
burglar which nearly cost him his life, his skull being fractured
by a blow from a hatchet in the hand of his desperate assailant,
who died a few hours afterwards from the effects of a fall while
trying to escape. Mr. Hondlow was married twice, and leaves one
son and five daughters,. The funeral will take place on
Saturday at two o’clock from Trinity Church, of which denomination
he was a prominent member.
An Autopsy Refutes a Malicious Report
Mrs. Magdalena HINCK, of North Seventh and Third street,
died on Monday, having giving birth to a dead infant on Sunday.
Dr. SCHLITZ was in attendance when she died.
Some persons reported to the Board of Health that Dr. R. C. BAKER
had attended her before Dr. Schlitz was called in, and added
innuendos which reflected upon Dr. Baker’s treatment.
That gentleman thereupon demanded an investigation, and
Dr. Joseph CREAMER yesterday attended by Drs. G. W. BAKER, GRIFFIN,
RUSSELL, FEELY, NEWMAN, SCHLITZ and R. C. BAKER, made a
post mortem examination of the body of Mrs. HINCK.
The cause of death was found to be congestion of the lungs.
22 February 1878
COOPER - In Brooklyn, February 20, Hannah H. COOPER, in the sixty sixth
year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral
from her late residence, Cooper avenue, three blocks from Broadway, on
Saturday, 23d, at three o’clock pm.
RAYMOND - A memorial service for Dwight RAYMOND, who died January 30, of
scarlet fever, will be held at the residence of his parents, no. 123 Henry
street, on Friday, February 24, at half past four o’clock.
Alexander HAINES, funeral today, 91 Henry street.
Albert ROUNTREE, aged 2, funeral today, 152 Sterling place.
Mary L. EDWARDS, funeral tomorrow, 232 Warren street
A Sad Event.
Sudden Death of a Lady at an Entertainment.
Consternation in the Hall of the Young Men’s Christian Association - The
Trades Reception Suddenly Terminated.
23 February 1878
Anne W. ANGUS, aged 88, Funeral tomorrow, St. Luke’s Church, Clifton avenue.
George Washington FRANZ, In Brooklyn, Friday, February 22, 1878, son of
Magdalena and the late Frederick FRANZ. aged 21. The relatives and friends
of the family are invited to attend the funeral on Sunday, February 24 at
2pm , from his residence, 12 Boerum place.
Jennie C. HEWES, funeral today, 206 Halsey street.
Martha MC DOWELL, aged 60, funeral tomorrow, 268 Degraw street.
Eliza J. VIDOTTO, aged 68, funeral tomorrow, M. P. Church, E. D.
Martha M. PRIMROSE, aged 57, funeral tomorrow, Reformed Church, 12th street.
BREZ - On the 22d February, 1878, Mrs. Anna Wilhelmina BREZ, wife of I. D.
BREZ, and daughter of I. I. MERRIAN, of Brooklyn. Funeral services at her
late residence, no. 20 Pierrepoint street, Brooklyn, on Monday, 25th
February, at two o’clock p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Sudden Death of a Physician.
Dr. George ELLINGER, aged sixty, died at an early hour yesterday morning at
no. 126 Livingston street. The deceased had for some time complained of
difficulty in breathing. At half past four o’clock this morning he called
for his housekeeper and said he was ill and desired a foot bath. The woman
at once responded and got his feet into hot water, but he soon began to
complain of loss of sight and died, within a few minutes. Dr. A. W. SHEPARD,
will hold a post mortem examination. The family of Dr. Ellinger reside in
Philadelphia
25 February 1878
Michael BYRNES, aged 44, funeral tomorrow, 275 Tillary st.
Agnes BEATTY, aged 22 months, funeral yesterday, 163 Huntington st
James HARKINS, aged 29, funeral yesterday, 225 Plymouth st.
Katie KERNAUE, aged 1, funeral today, 422 Union st.
Frederick W. MULLER, aged 2 funeral yesterday, 975 Myrtle ave.
Rose SHANDLY, aged 28, funeral today, 749 Myrtle ave.
Frederick DOSCHER, aged 10 months, funeral tomorrow, 87 Raymond st.
Emeline R. UPHAM, funeral tomorrow, 90 Waverly ave
Dennis O’BRIEN, aged 37, funeral today, 637 Vanderbilt ave.
Sudden Death
Dennis J. OBRIEN, a painter, aged 45 /[see different age above]/, died
suddenly yesterday morning, at his residence, no 637 Vanderbilt ave.
WYCKOFF - on Friday, February 22. Mrs. Francis E. WYCKOFF, of pneumonia,
in the 68^th year of her age. Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend her funeral on Tuesday, February 26, at 10am from the
residence of her son-in-law, Richard C. COMBES, at Carmansville.
Carriages will be in attendance at Carmansville depot, 152^nd st, to
meet 9am train from 13^th st depot, New York
Sudden Death
Mrs. Harriet WOOD, aged forty eight, of no 299 Myrtle ave, an invalid,
was taken sick yesterday afternoon while walking. She entered the drug
store corner Charlton and DeKalb avenues, and died almost instantly. Not
being recognized, the body was sent to the Morgue, where her husband
claimed it.
27 February 1878
Cornelius BRINKERHOFF - aged 70. Funeral tomorrow, Centenial Baptist Church.
William L. BROWN - aged 5 months, funeral today, 23 Spencer street
Thomas P. LARKIN - aged 61. funeral today 1661 Pacific street.
Elizabeth LOCKETT - aged 63, funeral today, 145 Clinton avenue
Willie MURPHY - aged 1, funeral today, 410 St. Mark’s avenue
Hattie G. STIMSON, aged 3, funeral today, Fulton streets between Georgia
and Sheffield avenues.
George A. BOLANDER, aged 33, funeral today, 147 Harrison street.
Catharine SMITH - aged 50, funeral tomorrow, 252 Third street, E. D.
BALDWIN - On Tuesday, Feb 25, Cordelia, wife of Timothy BALDWIN.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, the
28^th inst, at 12 o’clock, from her late residence, 429 Tompkins Ave.
BUCK - At Port Jefferson, L. I. Tuesday, February 26, Martha W. BUCK,
formerly of Brooklyn, after a lingering illness. The funeral will take
place from the Baptist Church Thursday, February 28. The friends and
relatives of the family are respectfully invited.
DOW - At Philadelphia, on the 25^th inst, Benjamin DOW, son of Geo W.
and Anna D. DOW, of Brooklyn, aged 23 years. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend the funeral at the First Reformed Dutch Church,,
Jerolemen street at three o’clock Thursday afternoon.
28 February 1878
Frances J. FOWLER, aged 92, funeral today, 1246 Union street
L. W. HYDE, aged 55, funeral tomorrow 437 Bergen street
Michael KENNY, aged 38, funeral tomorrow, 193 Navy street.
Henry EMMER aged 29, funeral today, St. Matthew’s E. L. Church, ED
J. KENNEDY, aged 5 months, funeral today, 53 South First street ED
Matilda LUSCOMB, aged 57, funeral today, Gothic church ED
John BUTLER, aged 96, funeral tomorrow 131 Hamilton avenue
Albert MILLSPAUGH, aged 59, funeral today, 39 Cumberland street
CHARLES.M.CONGREVE,who dropped dead at the Delaware,Lackawanna & Western
Railroad Station in Newark,NJ on Tuesday night, was for thirty years and
until last summer, a resident of this city and was engaged in the metal
and hardware trade in New York.T he deceased left his home in Summit,NJ
early on Tuesday and proceeded to Philadelphia on business. He was returning
to his family when death overtook him. He was compelled to change cars at
Newark,and when he left the Philadelphia train he had but eleven minutes
to walk to the Delaware,Lackawanna&Western depot,and he reached there in
time, though the distance is such that it requires a smart pedestrian usually
sixteen to eighteen minutes to accomplish it.MR.CONGREVE succumbed under
the pressure. For over twenty years the deceased had been identified with
the hardware business of the country,and was the agent of numerous foreign
establishments During the war he had large railroad interest in Texas.
MR.CONGREVE was forty eight years of age and leaves a widow and one child.
REV.CHARLES.B. SING
The death is announced this morning of REV.CHARLES.B.SING, of the
NY East Conference M.E.Church.Mr SING was a well known minister of the
Methodist denomination and his death will be generally deplored.
MRS.Mary GILLETTE
MRS.Mary GILLETTE,widow of the late REV DR.CHARLES GILLETTE,died in Brooklyn
yesterday.DR.GILLETTE was an Episcopal clergyman of great reputation in the
south,having spent many useful years in Texas, where the news of
MRS.GILLETTE's death will evoke sincere and general sorrow.
About seven o‘clock this morning as a number of men engaged by Stone &
Fleming were crossing Newtown Creek in a rowboat, from some unknown
cause the boat capsized, and John RUSSELL of Devoe street, near
Bushwick, was drowned. It is not yet known whether Russell was the only
one drowned, as those who escaped went home directly they got on shore.
<>Sudden Death of a Child.
Ellen MC DONOUGH 15 years of 23 Stockton street, was taken suddenly ill
last evening. Before medical aid could be obtained she was dead. The
Coroner will hold an inquest.
GILLETTE - In Brooklyn, Wednesday, February 27, Mary, widow of the late
Rev. Charles GILLETTE, D.D., in the 55^th year of her age. Funeral from
St. Ann’s on the Heights, corner of Livingston and Clinton streets,
Friday March 1 at 2pm. Texas papers please copy.
Dr. GILLETTE was an Episcopal clergyman of great reputation in the
south, having spent many useful years in Texas, where the news of Mrs.
Gillette’s death will evoke sincere and general sorrow.
SING - On Thursday AM, February 28, Rev. Charles B. SING of NY East
Conference of the M.E. Church, in the 63^rd year of his age. Mr. Sing
was a well known minister of the Methodist denomination and his death
will be generally deplored.
Mr. Charles M. CONGREVE, who dropped dead at the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western Railroad station in Newark, NJ on Tuesday night, was for 30
years and until last summer, a resident of this city, and was engaged in
the metal and hardware trade in New York. The deceased left his home in
Summit, NJ early on Tuesday and proceeded to Philadelphia on business.
He was returning to his family when death overtook him. He was compelled
to change cars at Newark, and when he left the Philadelphia Train he had
but 11 minutes to walk to the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western depot, and
he reached there in time, though the distance is such that it requires a
smart pedestrian usually 16 to 18 minutes to accomplish it. The exertion
proved too much for a not particularly healthy organization, and Mr.
CONGREVE succumbed under the pressure. For over 20 years the deceased
had been identified with the hardware business of the country, and was
the agent of numerous foreign establishments, prominent among them being
Harrow Hoematite Steel Company of Lancashire, Messrs. J. H. ANDREW &
Co., of Sheffield and Messrs. GRANT & Co of London. The deceased was
intimately known in art circles. During the war he had large railroad
interests in Texas which he personally supervised for years. Mr.
CONGREVE was 48 years of age and leaves a widow and one child
1 March 1878
ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG,age 65 funeral today 251 Macon street.
TIMOTHY DONOVAN,age 72 funeral tomorrow,Church of Our Lady of Mercy.
Mary BILL no age funeral tomorrow.St.LUKES, clinton ave
STEPHEN.C.JACKSON,age 77 funeral tomorrow Seaford,L.I.
CHARLES PECK,age 48 funeral yesterday 73 Prince street.
Mary.A.REYNOLDS, age 38 funeral today 149 Sanford Street
JULIA.V.SLOAN age 38 funeral tomorrow 63 Lefferts place
KATHERINA THATE age 46 funeral tomorrow 325 Adams street
ANNIE.E.WILSON age 21 funeral today 139 Nineteenth street
Martha BURNHAM age 37 funeral tomorrow 66 Tillary street
CHARLES.W.CONGREVE age 48 funeral tomorrow, Church of the Holy Trinity
MARIA DAVETT no age, funeral tomorrow 298 McDonough street
WILLIAM.D.GOODWIN age 33 funeral tomorrow 868 Bushwick Ave
MRS.C.A.MOOLICH no age funeral tomorrow Moravian Church,New Dorp,L.I.
As a ferryboat George Law was entering the Grand street slip at seven o'clock
last evening, an unknown man, dressed as a soldier, fell between the bridge
and the boat, and was crushed to death. The initials 'J.B.' were in India ink
on his right arm and a hankercheif found in his pocket was marked 'J.A.BURKE'
It was reported this morning that two men besides,John RUSSELL were drowned
yesterday by the upsetting of a rowboat on Newtown Creek. Inquiry however,
failed to reveal their names or even to substantiate the statement.
SUDDEN DEATH
Mrs.WILKINS,aged fory, died suddenly last evening at her residence,
NO 462 Fifteenth stree. Coroner notified.
Death- Almost A Centemarian
Mrs.Frances Jane FOWLER died on Tuesday of Pneumonia at her residence,
No 12-14 Union Street,at the advanced age of ninety-two years,
eleven months and three days. She was born on the eastern end of Long Island,
her father being an Englishman, and her mother a Long Islander. She
was a widower, her husband,
Apollos FOWLER,having died several years ago.
2 March 1878
Charles.L.HILDRETH,funeral today,79 Franklin avenue
Charles MONTAGUE,aged 35; funeral tomorrow, corner Wythe avenue and Rodney street.
Adelle.R.NEFF, aged 8 months; funeral tomorrow,347 Sackett street
Charles D.NORMAN, aged 16, funeral today 298 Court street
Eliza.A.PALMER,ages 70, funeral tomorrow 22 Bond street
Meta OBRIG,aged 60, funeral today 472 Graud street
James P.KNOX, aged 55, funeral tomorrow , 39 India street E.D.
George E.PURDY,aged 36,funeral tomorrow ?9 Sixth street E.D.
Sarah L.UPSON,aged 54, funeral tomorrow 106 Tenth street E.D.
Fredericia FRIEDHOFF,aged 53,
funeral tomorrow St.Luke's German E.L Church, Carlton avenue
COUSEY-Friday evening, March i,1878, Elizabetth COUSEY,aged seventy, wife
of Robert COUSEY. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend
her funeral from First Place M.E.Church,corner of Henery street,on Sunday.
SING- In Brooklyn Thursday,February 23, REV.CHARLES.B.SING, of the NY East
Conference of the M.E.Church, in the sixty-third year of his age.
Funeral services at Summerfield M.E. Church,corner of Washington & Greene ave,
Sunday,March 3P.M. Interment at SING SING, Monday
Funeral of the late Mrs.Gillette
The funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs.Dr.GILLETTE,took place
yesterday afternoon at St.Anns. The preparations were under the directions of
Mr.Thomas LAURIE, Sexton of the church, and the services were conducted by
REVS.Dr.SCHENCK, PADDOCK, and HUBBARD. The following were Pall-bearers;
Briton RICHARDSON;
Henry C.HARDY;
Abraham WYCKOFF;
William DEWEY;
Frank MOORE;
Capt.POTTER ;
Capt WOODWARD;
Capt.William HURLBUT.
The funeral services of the late Robert J.DUFF,cashier of the New York Weekly,
took place at the Lee Avenue Baptist Church yesterday afternoon.
Rev,J.HYATT delivered the funeral sermon, which was atteneded by
DEWITT Clipton Chapter No142, DEWITT Clipton Commandery No27, and
Chartter Oak Lodge No 249,all of New York City. all the regalin,and the
interment took place at Greenwood.
4 March 1878
Funeral of Rev.Calvin L.BROWER
The funeral of the late Rev. Calvin L BROWER,pastor of the Park Avenue
Methodist Mission, took place yeserday at 35 Downing street. he remains will
be inerred today att Rockville Centre, L.I. Mr.BROWER was only twenty five
years of age.He worked as a printer for the American Note Company for five
years and then sudied theology. He was graduated from the Brooklyn Lay College
about five years ago, and was sent by the Conference to Oyster Bay, where he
had charge of a church,for two years.He had been pastor of the Park Avenue Mission
for about a year.Mr.BROWER's wife survives him.
The Sleep of Death
Coroner SIMMS held an inquest, yestterday in the case of Mrs.Margaret TYDEMAN,
an English woman,who committed suicide the previous day at her residence.
Mary TYDEMAN,testified that her mother took the bottle of Laudanum out of her
fathers shaving box and drank its content, and William E.TYDEMAN, the husband
said that when he came home he found his wife onconcious. The jury found that
she committed suicide while laboring under temporary insanity.
Greenpoint Items
-JAMES P KNOX,who was injured while at work at Englis' shipyard recently, died on
Saturday from the effectts of his injuries.
-BENJAMIN MILLER,son of Rev. DR.MILLER,pastor of the Noble Street Baptist Church,
died yesterday at his fathers residence on Kent street.Deceased,who had been
suffering sometime from consumpttion, was a resident of Mystic River, Conn.
-The aged woman Mary CAUSEY who was burned at 99 Summit street on the 20th from
the explosion of a kerosene lamp, is dead and the coroner has taken steps to
hold an inquest.
-JAMES CONNOLLY,twenty seven years of age, of 176 West street,while at work
at Harway & Co's dye factory, was suddenly taken ill and expired in a few minutes.
The funeral services of the late REV.CHARLES B.SING who died at his residence,
No 84 Quincy sreet,on Thursday last, held yesterday afternoon,in the Summerfield
Methodist Episcopal Church. TThe present trustees of the Summerfield church acted
as pallbearers,and the coffin was followed to the altar by about twenty clergymen
of the New York East Conference. The funeral address was preached by REV.Mr.SIMS,
who spoke of the deceased as a conscienious, faithful and modest worker for his
Master, to whom he was as true as steel.
The remains, enclosed in a beautiful casket covered with black cloth, upon which
was a miniature sheaf of wheat. Will be taken to Sing Sing this morning and
interred in Dale Cemetery.
5 March 1878
Fannie E.EDGECOMBE,aged 45; funeral tomorrow at 106 Washington avenue.
William A.McNALLY,age 1;funeral tomorrow at 158 York street.
George PLUMRIDGE,aged 53;funeral today at Greenwood Baptist Chapel.
James NICOLSON, aged 65;funeral tomorrow at 137 Second street.
John D.MARTENS,aged 36;funeral today at 119 Evergreen avenue.
Henriettta CHASSEAUD; funeral tomorrow at 259 Quincy street.
John.W.POSTELTHWAITE,aged 59,funeral tomorrow at 26 Evergreen ave,E.D.
LEFFURT- In Brooklyn,on Monday March 4,1878, JAMES L.LEFFURTS in the
fifty-eighth year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family
are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence,No111 Sixth
avenue,on Wednesday at 3pm.
MILLER- On Sunday, March 3,1878, B.LATHAM MILLER,age twenty-nine years,
the only child of REV.D.HENRY MILLER,DD. Funeral services at the Noble Street
Baptist Church, Greenpoint,Brooklyn, on Wednesday at ten o;clock am.
Interment at Yonkers.
WARBOYS- On Monday,March 4,1878 at 717 Gates avenue, of diphtheria.
WILLIAM HENRY WARBOYS,aged two years,eleven months and ywenty five days.
Funeral private.
WARDEN- Alexander WARDEN,at Palatka,Florids Feb 27 of pulmonary hemorchage.
Funeral at the Navy yard
The funeral of EDMUND OLSEN, Chief Enginer of the wrecked steamer Huron,
took place this afternoon from the Navy yard. Where it arrived yeasterday
from Norfolf, soon after 1o'clock the remains were removed from the sailors
hall on the cob deck by seamen and placed on board the boat. As the procession
moved from the hall the marines presented arms and the boys of the training
ship uncovered their heads. A detail of thirty marines with their officers
accompanied the remains to Cypress Hill Cemetery, where the usual salute was
fired over the grave.
REV.Mr.GIBBEU, chaplain of the Colorado, read the funeral service. All the
arrangements for the funeral were in the hands of Chief Engineer LAWSON.
6 March 1878
Hezekiah BUNCE, aged 72;funeral today at 31 Tompkins place.
James J.CONNOLLY,aged 27; funeral today at 176 West street E.D.
Anna M.KENNEDY,AGED 74;funeral tomorrow at 109???? street E.D.
Jane McCLOSKEY, aged 80; funeral tomorrow at 71 Partition street
John THOMPSON, aged 30, funeral tomorrow at 195 Douglas street
7 March 1878
Phabe J.LANGDON, aged 87;funeral today 47 Lafayette avenue.
Mary F.McKENNA,aged 4 months; funeral today 80 Douglas street.
James GATONS,aged 78; funeral Sunday 150 Tenth street,E.D.
Frank L.GILLIG,aged 63;funeral tomorrow 170 North Sixth street.
Jennie WAY,aged 21; funeral tomorrow 76 Chestnut street.
Eliza GILL,aged 46; funeral tomorrow 366 Gate avenue.
William F.SPEER,aged 77, funeral tomorrow Church of the Reformation, Gates ave.
Eliza LEE,aged 69;funeral today 258 Putnam avenue.
Rose T.RUDDICK,AGED 56;funeral tomorrow 227 Macon street.
ROWAN; On wednesday March 6th after a short illness of pleuro-pueumonia,
Jesse.C.ROWAM,in the sixty-fourth year of gis age.The relatives,friends of the
family,members of Stella Lodge,F&A.M. are invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence,193 Franklin avenue on Sunday at 2pm.
Margaret BURNS, a bright girl fourteen years old, met with a fearful death
this morning at her home at Sixtieth street and eleventh avenue. While
playing with several children she tried to jump over a picket fence,not
entirely clearing it, her heels caught in the pickets and she fell on her
breast, and was injured so severely that she died within ten minutes.
8 March 1878
MARQUISS- On Thursday,March 7,FRANCIS MARQUISS,a native of Bristol,England,
in the fifty third year of his age.Relatives and friends of the family and
members of Lexington Lodge No.310 F& A.M. Are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence,24 Cannon st,on Sunday 10th.
PLUNKETT-Suddenly on Thursday evening,March 7, MINNIE PLUNKETT,aged six
years,three months and two days, youngest daughter of Austin.O and Maggie D.
PLUNKETT. Funeral from parents residence No.147 Luqueer street, Saturday.
9 March 1878
Ann KAIN,aged 83; funeral tomorrow 280 Smith street
David BLACKBURN,aged 54; funeral tomorrow, Lee avenue Bapptist Church.
Ferdinand.S.CORTEL, aged 67; funeral today; New Brunswick,NJ.
BLAKE- In Brooklyn,March 8,CECILLIA, wife of JUDSON J.BLAKE,and daughter of
the late Deacon John and Lavinia CLARK. The relatives and friends of the
family are invited to attend the funeral from the Washington avenue Baptist
Church, on Monday at three o'clock.
CRONKHITE- On Friday, March 8 CHARLES CRONKHITE,aged fifty six years.Funeral
services will be held at his late residence,No 95 Willow street, on Sunday.
A Workman Suffocated
John WILLENBACBER,of 148 Lenord street,a workman employed at the Brooklyn
Sugar Refinery, last evening was smothered to death in a charcoal pit, he
having accidentally fallen into the vat containing pulverized charcoal, used
for puritying sugar.
The Sleep Of Death
Coroner SIMMS held an inquest yeasterday at No95 Willow street, on the body
of CHARLES CRONKHITE,aged fifty-six, a wholesale coal merchant,who died from
self administered dose of laudanum. The jury was;
F.E. TAYLOR
William R.GOULD
A.GILKISON
E.GOODWIN,JR
Samuel A.AVILA
Sheldon GOODWIN.
Mrs Annie B.CRONKHITE testified that the deceased came home, seeming nervous and
depressed.He retired without eating,after passing a restless night, fell
asleep not liking to disturb him, she went down to breakfast alone. At 9am
she and her daughter,on going upstairs, discovered his room door locked, and
on effecting an entrance discovered him to be insensible. Dr S.SPIER, was
summoned, but the patient died at noon. Dr.SPIER, testified to having used
every means to restore the deceased. Witness was shown a bottle capable of
holding three ounces,labeled laudanum, which a Mr.WHITING had found in the
pocket of the deceased. The jury rendered a verdict in accordance with facts.
10 March 1878
Ann McSHANE,AGE 73; funneral today;62 North Seventh street. E.D.
Mary F.SMYTHE, age 5; funneral today; 7 Seventh street, E.D.
Dianel W.WELLS (no age) funneral tomorrow, fifth Baptist church, E.D.
Funeral of a Veteran of 1812
A little band of Veteran"s of the War of 1812, assembled at the residence
of their late comrade,Thomas J.DARLING, No 216 Park avenue, yesterday
morning, to attend his funeral.Mr.DARLING was born in New York in 1801
and was the youngest member of the Veteran Corps, of which Gen.Henry RAYMOMD
is the commander. He enlisted as a drummer boy when he was ten years old,
and at the battle of Lake Champplain, he served in Captain WOODS company
under Gen.COOMBS. He leaves a widow- his second wife-and six children.
He was the father of seventeen children by the two marriages.
The services were conducted by Rev.Mr.SMITH,of Plymouth Bethel.There were
no pall-bearers.The hyms "Rock of Ages" was sung by the conregation, and
afer the thirty-nine Psalm had been read the remains were taken to
Cypress Hill Cemtery for interment.
11 March 1878
Maria J.GRAEF,aged 40;funeral yesterday 358 Van Brunt street
Catharine KOHOE,aged 53;funeral yesterday 95 Cook street,E.D.
James McCARTHY,aged 40;funeral yesterday 614 Bergen street
Maria T.PLUNKETT,aged 57;funeral today 110 Summit avenue
Mrs.David WEIR,aged 67,funeral today, Clinton avenue Conregational church
Emilie J.COMWAY,aged 22,funeral today 414 Union street
Martha CASTERN(no age)funeral tomorrow 755 Lincoln place
William BROOKS,age 73, funeral tomorrow 392 Bridge street
James GATONS,aged 78, funeral tomorrow 150 Tenth street,E.D.
Catharine WALTERS, agred 66, funeral tomorrow 179 Marey avenue
Louis W.LINCOLN, aged 3, funeral today 55 Tompkins avenue
Mary B.EVANS, aged 24 funeral tomorrow 479 Dean street
William M.DAVIS, aged 65 funeral tomorrow 239 Bridge street
Charles ELLIOTT, aged 42 funeral tomorrow 63 President street
Richard M.BLACK,aged 60 funeral tomorrow 75 Johnson street.
The funeral of the late JESSE.C.ROWAN, whose death from pneumonia took
place yesterday afternoon from the family residence 193 Franklin Avenue.
There was a large attendance of friends and among many members of the
Masonic fraternity in the city,and a delegation from the New York Produce Exchange.
Deceased was well known in the Baptist denomination. He was one of the
founders of the Bedford Avenue Baptist Church, the pastor of which,
Rev.Hiram HUTCHINGS, conducted the services.
The members of the Lexington Lodge,No.310,F & A.M, attended the funeral,
yesterday afternoon of their deceased brother FRANCIS MARQUISS.
They assembled at the ledge room, over the Mechanics Bank, and having put
on their regalia, marched to the late residence of the deceased,No.24 Canton st.
He had been a member of the lodge fifteen years,and was highly respected.
The services was very impressive,an address was made by Rev.Dr.THOMPSON,
pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church. The body was removed for interment
at Greenwood, where the Masonic service was preformed by Worshipful
Master John MILLER.
12 March 1878
John G.KUNZ, aged 71;funeral tomorrow,259 Johnson avenue
Lizzie BOWNE,aged 22; funeral tomorrow, 144 State street
Rebecca E.McNAMEE, age 1; funeral today,421 Hart street
Jennie S.REED,aged 4;funeral today, 462 Franklin avenue
Richard WILLIAMS,aged 23; funeral tomorrow, 103 Cambridge place
Alexander COCHRAN,aged 58; funeral tomorrow, 357 Pearl street
William ORR,aged 31; funeral omorrow, 275 South Fourth street, E.D.
*Gottiried MULLER,(no age) funeral tomorrow, 806 Dekalb avenue.(exact spelling)
DAVIS-At Brooklyn.Sunday morning, March 10 William M.DAVIS,aged sixty
five years.Funeral services at his late residence,239 Bridge street,
on Tuesday evening March 12 at half-past seven.The remains will be
taken to Stamford,Conn on Wednesday morning.
13 March 1878
Alice E.CHANDLER, aged 70 ?17 Pearl street
John.H.DOSCHER, aged 36 - 328 Plymouth street
Patrick FARRELL, aged 38 - St.Peters Church
William GRASMUCK, aged 19- 161 Tillary street
Montgomery CONKLIN, aged 40 -599 Grand street
Imogene GALLAGHER, aged 2 months - 268 Second street E.D.
Fannie ALLEN, aged 61 - 20 Irving place
Charlotte M.BENSON "no age"- Classon avenue Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth B.CHUBB, " no age" St.Barnzbas Church E.D.
Dr.L.P.ASHMEAD, a resident of this city, died within a few days in
Flordia, which he had gone for his health. He graduated from
the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1873, and was for some
time Resident Physicians of the City Hospital.
14 March 1878
Catharine FLYNN-aged 61, 509 Baltic street.
George H.MOORE- age 6 monhs, 441 Pulaski street
Whitson JARVIS- aged 73, 179 Hopkins street E.D.
Martha A.MORRIS- aged 70, 160 South Second street,E.D.
Martin DIXON- aged 62, 93 Woodhull street.
Ann McCOY- aged 51, Church of St.Vincentt de Paul, E.D.
Charles K.STEPHEN- aged 64, 132 Adelph street.
Frank P.WILSON- age 11, 226 Skillman street.
WINNINGTON- Suddenly,Wednesday, March 13 Margaret, four years and
five months, youngest daughter of Arthur and Lizzie WINNINGTON.
Funeral strickly private.
15 March 1878
Mrs.S.DONALDSON, aged 74; 263 Warren street.
Alice EDWARDS, aged 21; 1801 Dean street.
Mary HANNAH, afed 31; 126 Summit street.
Florence L.RAYMOND, aged 3; 352 Schermerhorn street.
Hannah E.COAD, no age; 231 High street.
Sarah H.BRAGG, aged 79; St.Matthews P.E.Church.
Harriett GAZLAY, aged 68; 228 Lorimer street.
John G.NEIDHARDT, aged 27; German Lutheran Church.
Peer NOLL, aged 53; 260 Ainslie street E.D.
Eastern District- A Woman Burned To Death
Mrs.Katherine HENKEL,a German widow, forty two years of age, ran out in
the street with her clothing afire. The flames ascended many feet above
her head,and her screams aroused the neighborhood, some of the men putting
out the fire by throwing water upon her.
Two little boys,John & Jacob MILLER, had been playing in her room and
upset a kerosene lamp, which exploded, and in trying to subdue the flames
the woman dress caugh fire. She was taken on a stretcher to the Flushing
avenue police station, and from there in an ambulance to St.Catharines
hospital, where she expired.
She leaves two children behind, and was noted for her kindness to the
children of the neighborhood.
BENSON- In Brooklyn, suddenly on Tuesday March 12
Charlote M.CORTELYOU, wife of George BENSON and daughter of the late
Adrian V.CORTELYOU,Esq. The relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attened the funeral,without further notice, on Saturday, March 16,
at 1pm, from the Classon avenue Presbyterian Church.
CALDWELL- On Thursday afternoon March 14, at the residence of his son,
John S.CALDWELL in his sixty-eight year. Funeral to ttake place from
St.Paul Church, Saturday the 16th at 2pm.
DIXON- On Wednesday,March 12 MARTIN DIXON, in the sixty-second years of
his age. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from his late residence,93 Woodhull sreet on Saturday
the 16th at 12pm.
GUY- Passed ino the spiritual world, on Friday March 15,1878.
John AMBROSE GUY, eldest son of Dr.Samuel S. and Elizza A.GUY,
in twenty-ninth year of his age. Relative and friends are invited
to attend his funeral at the house of his parents, 179 Remsen street,
on Saturday, a three o'clock.
16 March 1878
CRANE- On March 14,Eugen E.CRANE, aged seventeen years and four months,
youngest son of Isac.B and Virginia A.CRANE.
The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral
on Sunday,17th ins.. at 2pm, from the Embury M.E. Church.
BELDEN- I n Lockport,ILL, March 6, MaryANN,
daughter of William and Ann COSTER, wife of George BELDEN.
17 March 1878
Fannie E.FULLER, aged 6-- 204 South fifth street.E.D.
Frederick GALE, aged 31--German Lutheran Church,E.D.
Lillio M.NAUGHTON, aged 4--253 Hooper street.E.D.
Julius G.TUCH, age 8 months--269 Ewen street.E.D.
Margaret C.GARRETSON, aged 63--78 Nassau street
Susannah ODELL, aged 80--31 Sands street
Florence E.PARKER, aged 2--235 Washington avenue
Margaret HAIGHT, aged 45--209 Wyckoff street
Mattie W.WILLIAMS, aged 34--13 Lafayette avenue
William GREGSON, aged 37-- 111 North ninth street
Grace LEWIS, aged 4--196Prince street
Susan GIBBONS,aged 31-- ???Sixteenth street
Mary E.READ, age 1-- ?? Myrtle avenue
Christinia R?MBA?D, aged 39-- 544 Hicks street.
18 March 1878
The body of a man about five feet eight inches,stout
build,thirty five years of age,
dark brown hair,whiskers and mustache and dressed in black
sack coat, blue pantaloons, blue undershirt, white cotton
drawers. Were found in the Atlantic Basin on Saturday,and
removed to the morgue.A Norwegian prayer book and 55cents
were found on the remains.
Thomas KEARNEY, a laborer, aged forty-five, dropped dead this
morning at the Metropoliton Gas Company, near the Gowanus Canal.
19 March 1878
Bertha MARTENS,aged 47; Zions E.L.Church.
Ellen McCONNELL,aged 25; 15 Court street
Ann SERIVAN, aged 82; 647 Bedford avenue.
George STEINWEDELL, ( no age); 951 DeKalb avenue.
Howard R.BARTOL, age 4; 459 Pacific street
Isaac L.GILLETTE, age 24; 48 Wyckoff street.
Mary O'DONNELL, aged 66; 203 Ewen street, E.D.
HART- On Monday evening March 18, ALMA JEAN, daughter of
J.C. and A.J.HART, age one year two months.
MAXWELL- In Brooklyn, March 18,1878 LASCELLES E.MAXWELL aged
sixty-one years. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral from his late residence, 489 Washington avenue,
on Thursday,at half past two.
Eastern District - Was It Suicide Or Accidental Death?
A sad tragedy occured yesterday afternoon at No.32 Humbold street,
John MATO, a sugar maker, twenty-eight years of age, who resided
with his parents,either committed suicide or accidentally shot himself.
His relatives state that there was no reason for him to commit suicide,
as he was in good spirits, and had arranged to go out pleasuring with his
brother-in-law. He had just retired to change his clothing, and a few
moments aftter a pistol shot was heard, and he was found dead, lying on
his face, partly disrobed, with the pistol under his body.
It is supposed that the pistol fell out of his pantaloons pockert and
struck on the floor, discharging a bullet into his brain, which killed
him instantly. Coroner NOLAN was notified and will hold an inquest.
20 March 1878
AMMERMAN- In Brooklyn March 19,1878 LOUISE BLISS DAY, wife of Albert AMMERMAN.
Funeral services at her late residence,No.150 Elliott place, on Friday afternoon.
BOYCE- Suddenly on March 19, SARAH BOYCE, wife of the late Daniel Boyce,
in the fifty-four year of her age. Relatives and friends are respecitfully
invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her Son-in-law,
WILLIAM H.WEEKS,536 Willoughby avenue, on Saturday at 1o'clock.
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MAXWELL- In Brooklyn, LASCELLES F.MAXWELL, aged sixty-one years.
Friends and relatives are invited to attened the funeral from his
late residence, 489 Washington avenue,on Thursday at 2pm.
TROWBRIDGE- In Brooklyn on Wednesday morning GRACE R, only child of
Edward and Minnie THROWBRIDGE,aged ten months. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend the funeral service from the residence of her
father, 218 Harrison street, on Thursday morning a 11;30 am.
21 March 1878
Mary BEGLEY, (no age) 25 Lawence street.
Sophia M.JohnSON, aged 71; 580 St. Marks avenue.
Sarah MARSHALL, aged 26; 268 Keap street.
William L.BOURN, aged 26; 74 Dekalb avenue.
William A.SHAW, aged 69; 199 South First street.E.D.
CUTTS- On Wednesday,March 20, Thomas A.CUTS, to the fifty-first
year of his age. Funeral services at St.Lukes Church, Clinton avenue,
Saturday March 23, at half past two PM.
FORD- On Thursday morning, March 21,1878, Hobart FORD, in the
seventy-sixth year of his age. Funeral services a his late residence,
No.147 Pierrepont street, Brooklyn, on Saturday March 23.
ANDREWS- On Wednesday, March 20, Florence Amelia, youngest daughter
of Robert H. and Nancy G.ANDREWS,age of five months and twenty days.
22 March 1878
William H.CARMAN, aged 69; 248 Clermont avenue.
Francis H.PENTLAND, (no age) 74 Fleet street.
David WEIR, aged 79; 809 Dean street.
Mary REEVE, AGED 70; 410 Pac????.street
Nathan ADOLPHUS, aged 74; 117Adelphi street.
HOBART FORD, An old and well known merchant of this city,died a his
residence,at No.147 Pierrepont street. The deceased was for years
one of the most prominant ware housemen on the water front.The stores
on Furman street, occupied by John H.PRENTICE,Jr, were at one time
called after the FORD"S stores. The funeral will take place from
his late residence at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon.
The funeral services of the late Dr.Daniel D.SMITH, Professor in the
New York Homeopathic Medical College, who died on Sunday at his
residence on Clermont avenue, were held yesterday afternoon in
Plymouth Church of which he was a member.Mr.HALLIDAY afficiated.
The remains were taken to Forest Hill Cemetery,near Boston.
The funeral services of Mr.Lascelles E.MAXWELL, took place at his
late residence No.489 Clinton avenue.There was a very large assemblage,
and the floral decorations were choice and abundent. Mr.DILER,the
organist of Grace Church,and a most excellent quartet,rendered the
mucic,which was uncommonly fine and produce a most pleasing effect,
the bass and soprano being notably richfull.
Dr.HOMER and Dr.DILLER officiapted.
The pall-bearers were;
H.STRYBRING;
J.S.COE;
D.WALTON;
JH RIKER;
J.D.MAXWELL;
H.W.MAXWELL;
M.WRIGLEY;
Drs.SWIFT and DUDLEY. The casket was of cloth and velvet, bearing
the name and age of the deceased.
The Late Mrs.AMMERMAN
The funeral ceremonies over the remains of the late Mrs.Louise B.AMMERMAN
took place at the family residence,No.150 South Elliott place,
yesterday afternoon, under the lead of Rev.Dr.Theodore L.CUYLER.
The house was crowed with ladies and gentleman,the friends and
acquaintances of the family,and among those present were
Mayor HOWELL,
Judge McCUE,
W.C.KINGSLEY,
A.C.KEENEY
COL.STEGMAN,
Commissioner MASSEY,
E.D.BERRI,
ex Supervisor HOHN,
E.J.WHITLOCK,President,
Messrs. WILLIAMS,
Messrs. CAMPBELL,
Messrs. SPRAGUE,
Messrs. ROWE,
Messrs. CARROLL,
Messrs. CUNNINGHAM and other members of the Board of Education;
ALDERMAN, GRISWOLD,
ex ALDERMAN ARNOTT,
City Auditor SEARING and others well known in private circles.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers of the remains, which
were taken to Greenwood for interment.
J.W.CHAPMAN,
C.A.HEALY,
J.Y.CULYER,
G.BERGEN,
H.ELLIOTT.
H.BEAN.
23 March 1878
Eliza BOAVAN-no age- 75 Steuben street.
Florence M.BRANDON-age 23, 385 Gold street.
Maggie J.LENNON- age 16, 469 Glermont avenue.
Herman HESSBERG- age 78, 99 Ewen street.
Sarah A.WOOD- age 61, 212 Penn street. E.D.
Antoinette BROWER- age 47, 246 Ryerson street.
Elizabeth LOWERRE- age 32, 175 Keap street.
Charles E.WILMARTH- age 18, 70 Margarreta street.
SCUDDER- On Friday evening, Jennie.E,wife of John R.SCUDDER,
in the twenty-fourth year of her age. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend the funeral on Monday,March 25 at 2pm,
from the residence of W.W.BACKUS,1495 Pacific street, Brooklyn,NY.
TUDOR- In Brooklyn,March 22,Mrs.Mary BRUCE TUDOR, in the seventy-eight
year of her age.Burial in Hartford,Conn.
McKEEVER- On March 22,Harris McKEEVER,in the thirty-fifth year
of his age, funeral services at his late residence,
14 St.Felix street, Monday at 3PM.
WILLMARTH- Charles E, eldest son of Sergant TREADWELL.C and
Elizabeth WILLMARTH, in his eighteen year. Funeral services will be
held at his late residence, No.70 Margaretta street, this Saturday
evening at 7 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Amityville for interment.
25 March 1878
Thomas C.BURROUGHS- age 44, 71 Lawerance street.
Michael GALVIN- age 75, 197 Gold street.
Theodore S.KELLY- no age, 471 Sackett street.
Neil McGROHERTY- age 56, 189 York street.
Elizabeth MURRY- age 24, St. Patrick church.
Engene O'KEEFE- age 58, 199 Washington avenue.
Harry W.PALMER- age 3 months, 470 Dean street.
Mary RICHARDSON- age 72, 209 Wyckoff street.
Mary A.TURNER- no age, 132 Bergen street.
Marie FROIDEVAUX - age 48, 257 Columbia street.
Mrs.Phillip McCAUL- age 32, 13 River street
Henry PRESTON- age 67, 632 Leonard street.E.D.
Nellie SMITHERS- age 28, 427 Ciermon avenue.
George H. SPALTHOFF- age 25, 22 Bedford avenue
Bernard McNAMEE- age 85, 281 Ninth street.
Thomas H.ELLIS- no age, 228 Twentieth street.
Adelph LEBMAN- age 71, 307 Gold street
Jonathan WARD- age 35, 296 Court street.
Nathan ADOLPHUS- age 74, 117 Adelphi street.
EASTERN DISTRICT
In Death They Were Not Parted
Mr.Charles BETHOU, eighty three years of age, one of the oldest and
best respected citizen of the Sixteenth Ward, died on Friday night,
and on Saturday his wife, seventy-eight years of age, was taken with
a paralytic stroke and died yesterday. The double
funeral will take place tomorrow.
26 March 1878
JAMES BROOKS- aged 50, 65 Degrow street.
JAMES D.OARHART- aged 63, 130 Columbia Heights.
PATRICK CONNALLY- no age, St.Joseph Church.
PARTICK H.DENNIN- age 6, 184 Concord street.
JOSEPH A.DEVEREUX- age 2 months, 653 Atlantic avenue.
PHOEBE DOY- aged 81, 419 Classon avenue.
Honor DUCAN- aged 70, 233 Nostrand auenue.
Carrie HASKIN- aged 19, Forty Fourth street M.E. Mission
Mary LAWTON- aged 55, Church of our Lady of Mercy.
Bryan O'CONNER- aged 41, 201 Frent street.
John WALSH- aged 54, 35 Hamilton ave.
Caroline E.HATCH-no age, 282 Live???? street
Platt C.INGERSOIL- aged 65, 92 Guerasey street.E.D.
Mary J.SHAW-aged 51, 184 South Third street. E.D.
Greenpoint- The funeral of HENRY PRESTON,SR. took place this afternoon
from his late residence on Leonard street,and was largely attended.
EASTERN DISTRICT
Fatal Effect of a Fall
While intoxicated, Bridget LEWIS, fifty years of age, of 292 Union avenue,
in passing across the street last night fell and fractured her
skull on the pavement. She was discovered hours after her fall,
and was found dead, in a pool of blood.
McNEIL, John 23 years of age, was taken sick yesterday afternoon in front
of 8 Flushing avenue.He died within a few minutes. The body was removed
and taken to his late residence 20N.Portland avenue.
Shot Himself or Suicide
WILLIAM PAUL, a German cabinet maker, forty-seven years of age,
committed suicide by shooting himself at half-past five o'clock
this morning,on the second floor of his residence, No.527 Fifth avenue.
The first intimation that his family had of the terrible misfortune
impending was in the report of the pistol, and on going to his room
they found him weltering in blood with a revolver by his side, and a
ghastly wound in the forehead.
Dr.HERSEY was immediately sent for, but although he responded with
promptness,PAUL was dead by the time he arrived. The Eight Precint
Police took charge of the remains, pending the action of the coroner.
No motive can be assigned for the deed, unless he was either insane
and a prey to delusion, or had pecuniery troubles, which his friends
seem to know nothing about.
27 March 1878
Mrs.M.A.BLAKESIEE, aged 51; funeral tomorrow 424 Clermont avenue.
Charles C.BURNS, aged 32; funeral tomorrow 74 St.Marks avenue.
James DOUTHER, aged 22, funeral today 363 Kent avenue.
James KELLY, aged 24, funeral today 467 Warren street.
James McFARIAN,JR aged 59, funeral today 202 Livingston street.
Margaret McNALLY, no age, funeral tomorrow,corner of Johnson & Duffield.
Eliza M.BARRENPOHL, no age, funeral today, Church of Transfiguraion.
Dr.Ralph.T.CHAFFE, no age, funeral today, 4 street,James place
Frank GWYN, aged 19, funeral tomorrow 244 Soouth Third street.E.D.
Andrew KELLER, aged 62, funeral today 521 Leonard street,E.D.
John J.HOLLINS, no age, funeral today Grace Congregational Church.
28 March 1878
Samuel E.CLAPP, age 57 ; funeral today, 68 Downing street.
Margaret FREIL, age 29 ; funeral tomorrow, 373 Classon avenue.
Bella C.MOULON, age 1; funeral tomorrow, 179 Lafayette avenue.
Maggie MULLALY, age 3; funeral yesterday, 500 Clermont avenue.
Mary SCHNEIDER, age 23, funeral today, 62 North Eleventh street.
Lizzie YOUNG, age 15 months, funeral today, 351 Bridge street.
Robert D.FERG?SON, age 23; funeral today, 184 South Fourth street.E.D.
NOYES- On Thursday morning, March 28, Maryjane,wife of
Samuel NOYES, in the seventy-fourh year of her age.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
OVERTON- On March 27,1878,of Brights disease, Robert OVERTON,
aged eight years,only son of Charles C.OVERTON.
Funeral services tomorrow 4:30pm, at the residence of his parents,
42 Columbia heights,Brooklyn.
Double Funeral
The double funeral of Charles BETHOU,eighty-three years of age,and
his wife Rosina,seventy eight years of age, took place yesterday
afternoon from their late residence on Scholes street, and there was
an immense attendance of friends, over seventy carriages accompanying
the remains to Lutheran Cemetery, where Rev.John NEANDER
delivered the funeral address.
Greenpoint -The funeral of the late Platt.C.INGERSOLL, took place from his late
residence on Guerney street a two o'clock this afternoon.Relatives
and friends were present in large numbers.
A Disheartened Woman Commits Suicide
Mary O'KEEFE, Fiftty-five years of age, of 54 Box street,Greenpoint,
committed suicide tthis morning by cutting her throat with a table knife.
Her husband died about a year ago,and she labored hard with the help of
one of her sons to support her family, but had on several occasions said
she was much depressed with her prospects. She leaves a married
daughter and Three sons.
29 March 1878
Mary A.BISHOP, no age; funeral tomorrow, Grace Church Chapel
Melville CLARK, aged 76; funeral today, 35 Greene lane.
John DARCY, aged 68; funeral today, 211 Prospect street.
Emily DARROW, no age; funeral Sunday, 243 Duffleld street.
Catharine LARKIN, aged 77; funeral tomorrow, 146 Kosciusko street.
Mary LOWRY, aged 66; funeral today, 195 Van Buren street.
Catharine McGAFFIGON, no age, funeral today; 17 Columbia Heights.
George L.FOOTE, aged 90; funeral today, 305 Gates avenue.
Margaret BRIGGS, aged 75; funeral tomorrow, 36? South Second street.
Thomas WILLIAMS, aged 85; funeral tomorrow, 89 Pierrepont sreet.
Wallace P.WILSON, age 5; funeral today, 1228 Broadway. E.D.
KNOWLTON- This (Saturday) morning,March 30, Ella KNOWLTON, wife of
Edwin F.KNOWLTON and daughter oof E.W.CARPENTER, M.D. in the thiry-seven year
of her age.Notice of funeral hereafter.
1 April 1878
CLINE, Annie, 37, 203 Nevins St.
DARROW, Emily, 243 Duffield St.
LAMB, Peter, 56, 434 Baltic St.
MCCAFFREY, John, 43, 596 DeKalb Ave.
MCCLOSKY, James P., 3, 336 Van Brunt St.
JONES, Benjamin T., 62, 102 Washington Ave.
PAUL, Anne, 73, 119 Ainslie St.
EAGER, Otis W., 29, 296 Twelfth St.
FRIED, Charles, 5, 18 Liberty St.
MANN, George W., 44, 59 Hicks St.
PAULI, Annie C., 15, 19 Schermerhorn St.
PHILIP, John C., 56, 99 Adams St.
VON REINSBERG, Marco, 31, 406 Herkimer St.
LACKEN, Mrs. Dennis, 58, 464 Hicks St.
MADAME RESTELL-SHE COMMITS SUICIDE TO AVOID A TRIAL
Found in Her Bathroom with Her Throat Cut by Her Own Hand-Shocking End of a
Remarkable and Bad Woman.
At an early hour this morning the norotious Mrs. Ann Lohman, know as Madame
Restell, was found dead in the bathroom of her residence at Fifty-second
street and Fifth avenue, New York. She cut her throat with a carving knife.
Members of the family state that she was much depressed in spirits last
evening about the possible result of her trial, which was to begin today in
the Court of Oyer and Terminer. She retired at a late hour, and some time
later sought the bathroom for the evident purpose of ending her life.
A Sketch of the Woman
Thus ends in a most shocking manner the infamous career of a creature whose
later life has been one prolonged offence against society. Her maiden name
was Ann Trow. She was born in Painswick, a little town in Goucestershire,
England, about the year 1812, and was, therefore, sisty-six years old at the
time of her death. Her father was a laborer, and she first saw the light in
the family hut. Her educational opportunities, of cours, were very limited;
but, having an acute intellect and a determined will, she picked up
information here and there, went out to service when sixteen years of age, in
the family of a butcher in her native place, showed precocious development,
and became a favorite among the cloth-weaving population of Painswick. One
Henry Somers fell in love with her and married her, and the pair emigrated to
New York, and settled down on the "East Side," in the neighborhood of Oliver
street. Somers died of excessive drinking and she, with one child, worked out
as a seamstress until she met a printer names Charles R. Lohman, who was as
poor as herself, and became his wife after a brief courtship. They were no
better off after the marriage than before, and the active mind of Ann began
to cast about for an easier way of making a comfortable living. This was
sought in the nefarious business of procuring abortions. In 1847 she was
arrainged on a charge of manslaughter for tcausing the death of one Maria
Bodine, and after a trial which lasted for nineteen days, she was convicted
and sentenced to imprisonment in the Penitentiary on Blackwell's Island for
one year. From that time to this, A Period of Thirty Years
she has accumulated means until at the time of her death her property was
worth at least $1,000,000--perhaps $1,500,00. Her Magnificent mansion on
Fifth avenue, from which her neighbors vainly tried to dispossess her by
offering her more than its value, years ago, was sumptuously furnished and
adorned, and only the work "Office" on the basement gate indicated that it
was intended for other than domestic purposes. Her recent arrest upon
complaint of Anthony Comstock, and the pending legal proceedings, are
familiar to the public.
2 April 1878
DOUGHEITY, John, 54, 198 Flatbush Ave.
GANDLY, Ann, 41, 29 Hudson Ave.
KNOWLTON, Ella, 37, 125 Montague St.
LAWRENCE, James F., 304 Union St.
METCALFE, Elizabeth T., 126 Nassau St.
ONTEN, Martha M., funeral Bedford Avenue Baptist Church
RUTAN, Harriet, 65, 338 Pulaski St.
SAWYER, Ebby, 97, 337 Greene Ave.
HOVEY, Benjamin E., 39, 5 Poplar St.
KIMBALL, Mary E., 100 Monroe St.
ROSS, Lizzie, 33, 148 Eighteenth St.
HARTLEY, Mrs. William, 23, 225 Nassau St.
HUNTER-In Brooklyn, on Monday, April 1, John Williams, only son of John H.
and Jane Williams Hunter, aged fourteen months and ten days. Interment at
Stonington, Conn.
SEARLE-On Sunday, March 31, Maria Louisa De Labigarre, widow of the late
Philip N. Searle. Funeral on Wednesday, April 3d, from her late residence, 30
Douglass St. Omit flowers.
WALKER-On April 1, at her residence, 177 Classon avenue, afte a long and
severe sickness which she bore with a Christian fortituce, Sarah Elizabeth
Walker, the beloved wife of George Walker, in the forty-third year of her
age.
Friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from St. Mary's
(P.E.) Church, on Wednesday, 3d, at 2 P.M.
Death of John C. PHILIP
John C. Philip, whose death at 99 Adam's street, this city, was briefly
chronicled in yesterday's obituary notes, was a graduate of Nazareth Hall,
Bethlehem, Pa., and subsequently took two degrees in Columbia College. He
afterward practiced medicine in New York and this city, and at a later date
was in the map publishing business in the firm of Philip & Brown, and also a
surveyor to the Montauk Fire Insurance Company, of this city.
A German Grocer Puts an End to His Life--His Dead Body Found in the Cellar by
His Wife.
Seargeant BARR and Patrolman LOWERIE, of the First Precint, were informed
about nine o'clock this morning, by a clerk employed at the grocery corner of
Gold and Concord streets that the proprietor, Henry F. CORDES had committed
suicide. They entered the building and found the body of deceased. The widow
informed them that about seven o'clock she had occasion to visit the cellar,
and was horrified to find her husband suspended by a rope from a beam. She
immediately cut the rope and he fell upon the floor limp and apparently
lifeless. Procuring a glass of water, she tried to pour some of the liquid
down his throat, but without avail, and ascertaining that his heart did not
beat, became convinced that he was dead. Deceased, she said, was about
thirty-nine years of age, a German, and had for some time been acting
strangely. She piointed out in one corner of the cellar the rope with which
the deed had been committed, and which she had thrown there upon loosening it
from the neck of the deceased. The officers took the rope to the station
house and notified Coroner SIMMS of the case.
The Coroner visited the scene. The wife said that her husband had been
despondent for some time; that he arose twice during the night; that when she
awoke at seven o'clock she found his bat in the room, but him gone, and
searching for him discovered him dangling from a beam in the cellar.
Neighbors say that deceased recently poorly invested $9,000 in property, and
that his losses probably drove him crazy.
Death of An Aged Lady
Mrs. Mary Lake, a widow, died yesterday at her residence, 186 Skillman
Street, at the advanced age of ninety six years and four months. She was born
in England and had resided in this city forty years. The cause of death was
general debility. She will be buried tomorrow at Cypress Hills.
The Grocer's Suicide
In the case of Henry F. Cordes of Gold and Concord streets, who hung himself
yesterday in the cellar of his grocery, a jury, impanelled by Coroner Simms
returned a verdict of suicide. Bad speculations in real estate were at the
bottom of the deceased's troubles.
3 April 1878
LAKE, Mary, 95, 186 Skillman St.
LAWLESS, Elizabeth, 61, 29 Dean St.
OSBORN, James G., 61, 95 Waverly Ave.
WILLIAMS, Joshua E., 41, 599 Fulton St.
BONNINGTON, Effie R., 11 months, 210 Rutledge St.
CAHILL, Thomas, 31, 51 President St.
WOLFORD, Kate V., 13, 205 Quincy St.
4 April 1878
FRANZE, William H., 2, 220 Smith St.
JEFFERS, John, 29, 178 Franklin Ave.
PAPE, Catherine, 67, Franklin Ave. Presbyterian Church
O'REILLY, Daniel, 77, Church of St. Mary
SHIELDS, Connell, 64 204 Sands St.
O'REILLY-On Wednesday, April 3, at the residence of his son, 163 Huntington
St. Brooklyn, Daniel O'REILLY, a native of County Clare, Ireland, aged 77 years.
The remains will be taken to the Church of St. Mary (Star of the Sea) at ten
o'clock A.M. thence to the Cemetery of the Holy Cross, Flatbush, Saturday, April 6.
DEATH OF ALDERMAN O'REILLY'S FATHER
Daniel O'REILLY, father of the Alderman of the Twelfth Ward, died last night,
at the advanced age of seventy-seven years, after an illness of five months.
He was born at Feakle Clare County, Ireland. He settled in the city of
Limerick when a young man, and during the rebellion of 1848 he was an active
and prominent member of the famous Sarsfield Club of that city. He came to
New York with his family in 1856, and settled in this city, where he was
widely known and esteemed. He had a large family, of which the Alderman and
his sister are the only survivors. His funeral servides wil be held in St.
Mary's Star of the Sea, R.C. Church, at Court and Luqueer Streets, on Saturday.
BLED TO DEATH
Ernest KOHL, aged twwenty-one, a butcher residing and doing business at #619
Pacific street, was found bleeding from a terrible would above the knee about
ten o'clock this morning. Before a doctor could be summoned he was dead. The
Tenth Precinct Police were inclined to regard the case as one of suicide
rather than of accident, but subsequently telegraphed to Headquarters that
they had concluded that death was due to accident.
5 April 1878
COFFEY, Katie, 1000 Atlantic Avenue
DILLON, Katie E, aged 13, 415 Hudson Avenue
MCCOLLUM, Archie E., 142 Douglass Street
SCHRIEFER, Henry, aged 42, German Zion's Church
SMALL, Anna, 309 Carlton Avenue
WOLFORD, Kate V., aged 13, 205 Quincy Street
HAVILAND, Henry T., aged 71, Christ Church, E.D.
MARSH, Sevrion, aged 23, 273 South Fourth Street, E.D.
TOMNEY, Bridget, aged 70, 389 Hicks Street
6 April 1878
AINSLEE, Mary V., aged 84, 157 South Fifth Street
CLARK, Eliza, aged 55, Hope and Seventh Street, E.D.
CURRAN, James F., aged 21, St. Paul's R.C. Church
GOODRICH, John B., aged 23, 107 South Fifth Street, E.D.
MORRISON, Otto E., aged 36, Ralph and St, Mark's Avenue
CRONKRIGHT, George W., 566 Lafayette Avenue
MACKIN, Patrick, aged 73, 186 Concord Street
GLADBILL, Priscilla, 93 Sixteenth Street
STODDARD, Florence I., aged 5 yrs., 116 President Street
TREMAINE,--Friday, April 5, Florence, eldest daughter of Chas. N. and
Marianna D. Tremaine, aged nine years and seven days.
Funeral services at her late residence, 40 South Oxford Street, Sunday
afternoon at three o'clock.
DROWNING ACCIDENT
TWO YOUNG MEN ENGAGE IN A SPORT THAT PROVED FATAL TO ONE OF THEM;
Three men and three women started yesterday afternoon from Washington Avenue
Bridge for a row in Wallabout Bay. They were George WELSH, Michael DONAHUE,
William FISTALL, Lucy and Annie EBERLY, and Katie HOWE. Near the Cobb Deck
of the Navy Yard the attention of the party was attracted to some logs
floating in the water, and WELSH and DONAHUE to make sport for themselves and
their companions headed the boat for them, and on reaching them got upon
them. The logs were round, slippery and unsteady, and the young men, taking
advantage of the fact to prove their nerve and agility, began to dance upon
them. Suddenly to the horror of their companions in the boat, both plunged
into the river. DONAHUE saved himself by clinging to a log, but WALSH in some
way came up at a distance from the logs, and before he could be reached was
drowned, as he was unable to swim. DONAHUE was reached without difficulty.
Efforts were made to recover WALSH'S body, but up to the time of writing they
have proved unsuccessful. Deceased was eighteen years of age, and resided at
No. 220 Flushing avenue.
8 April 1878
ALEXANDER, Maththew K., aged 61, First Methodist Church, E.D.
BRANDESTEIN, Sarah, aged 47, 223 Bridge Street
COLLINS, Elizabeth, aged 61, 395 Hoyt Street
FLANIGAN, Maria, aged 39, 19 Adams Street
KELLET, Mabel L., aged 4 yrs., 476 Hudson Avenue
KIERNAN, Kittie, Church of Our Lady of Victory
PARKER, Thomas, aged 35, 113 Bridge Street
REISER, Henry, aged 67, 257 South Fifth Street
DONAGHY, Samuel, aged 16, 109 Park Avenue
VAN CLEAF, Paulina M., 97 Summit Street
WATSON, Caleb, 239 Clermont Avenue
DOLAN, Edward, 110 North Elliott Place
SPEARMAN, Catherine F., 42 Carlton Avneue
SPRINGSTEN, Almy A., 430 Hudson Avenue
POWERS--Sunday, April 7, Leah A., wife of William A. POWERS.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, at 2
P.M., Tuesday, April 9, from residence, No. 159 Schenck Street.
10 April 1878
BATES, Lawrence, aged 83, 163 Church Street
BYWOOD, James W., aged 54, 39 Lynch Street
FARRELL, Michael, aged 60, 55 Underhill Avenue
LONG, Maggie A., aged 21, 83 Underhill Avenue
LONGWEL, Eva M., 489 Hudson Avenue
REONEY, Maria A., 676 Baltic Street
SAUNDERS, William H., aged 4 yrs., 588 Fifth Avenue
BROWN, John S., aged 47, 1726 Pacific Street
MELIUS, Albertine W., aged 42, 94 Second Street
WORRET, Carl, aged 62, 33 Broadway, E.D.
EAGAN, Mary, aged 25, 453 Third avenue
KNIGHT, Mary, aged 89, 101 Stirling Place
BROWN,--Suddenly, at Fernandina, Florida, April 4, 1878. John S. BROWN, of
this city, aged forty-seven years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from
his late residence, 1223 Paific street, near Nostrand avenue, at 2 P.M.
Wednesday, 10th inst.
MONTGOMERY, --On Tuesday, April 9, Miss Jane D. MONTGOMERY, in the
sixty-eighth year of her age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, 11th
inst., at 3 o'clock P.M. from the residence of John F. COOK, New York avenue,
corner of Bergen street, Brooklyn. No Flowers.
FATAL RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
Arthur GALLAGHER, of 285 First Street, left his team and truck standing on
Union avenue, near North Seventh street, yesterday afternoon. A number of
small children climbed upon the truck, when suddenly the horses ran away, and
William BOWER, three years of age, was thrown under the wheels of the truck,
which ran over him, killing him instantly.
11 April 1878
BEDELL, William H., aged 59, 133 Nassau street
CARROLL, Mary E., aged 82, 382 Pacific street
WYOLA, Mabel, 247 Leonard street, E.D.
ROYLE, Mary R., aged 34, St. Thomas' Chapel
THE COB DOCK ACCIDENT
The body of George Welsh, eighteen years of age, who drowned on the 5th
instant while skylarking with a friend on some floating logs off the Cob
Dock, was recovered yesterday afternoon by Francis HORRIGAN and James KANE
near the scene of the disaster. They had grappled for it. The Coroner granted
permission for the remains to be removed to the residence of the deceased's
parents, 220 Flushing avenue.
DEATH OF John DELANEY
Mr. John DELANY, whose critical condition was reported yesterday, died of
pneumonia, at his residence, No. 380 Hamilton avenue, last evening, aged
sixty years. He was born in Roscrea, Tipperary County, Ireland, in 1813, and
had resided in South Brooklyn for forty-three years, at the time of his
death. He was eleted by the Democrats as Supervisor of the Twelfth Ward, in
1857, and re-elected in the following year. He also served as Superintendent
of the Poor of the First District, from 1863-1870, and has since held no
public office, but has been engaged in the grocery business on Hamilton
avenue. He was a widower and leaves two children. His funeral service wil be
held on Saturday morning in St. Mary's Star of the Sea R.C. Church, at Court
and Luqueer streets.
AN AGED MAN'S SUICIDE-He Cuts His Throat-
A Singular Circumstance Connected with the Perpetration of the Deed:
Frank HATCH, a single man, sixty three years of age, has for some time
occupied a room on the third floor of No. 308 Hicks street. This morning
he failed to appear as usual, and about eight o'clock one of the inmates
of the house knocked at his door. No answer being returned, the room was
entered, when the unfortunate inmate was found to be dead with his throat cut.
By his side was a razor wth the handle wrapped in a towel. The right hand
of the suicide was also wrapped in a towel, showing that the deceased had
taken pains to prevent his hand being cut while applying the weapons to
his throat. Officer COLLINS, of the First Precinst, made an examination
of the room, but without finding any farewell message indicative of the
motive that prompted the deceased to take his life. It is supposed that
loss of work drove HATCH to despair. Coroner SIMMS was notified.
It was reported that the deceased had once been in good circumstances,
12 April 1878
BAILEY, Clara, aged 5, Hanson Place M.E, Church
CARR, Philander, aged 20, 10 Lawrence Street
CUNNINGHAM, Patrick, 258 Columbia Street
DELANY, John, aged 60, 380 Hamilton Avenue
MCDONOUGH, Margaret, 196 Cumberland Street
MCEWEN, Isabella, aged 23, Clark Street and Monroe Place
MEYER, Anthony, aged 39, 50 Broadway, E.D.
MORAN, John J., aged 21, 11 Bergen Street
SLACK, Willie P., aged 3, 106 Park Place
ROBB, Alexander, aged 43, Leonard Street M.E. Church, E.D.
TREDP, Eleanor, aged 65 259 Sixth Street, E.D.
ROSS, Sarah J., aged 60, 285 Adelphi Street
ROSS--In this city, on Thursday the 11th instant, Mrs. Sarah Jane ROSS,
in the sixtieth year of her age.
Funeral services will be held at the residence of Mr. James W. MONK,
No. 285 Adelphi Street, on Saturday, 13th instant, at 5 P.M.
13 April 1878
PELLETREAU, John, aged 1, 133 Adelphi Street
CAMPION, Richard, aged 1, 78 Fourth Street
SMITH, isadora, aged 17, 252 Sixth Street, E.D.
EMERSON, Mary A., aged 67, 212 Rutledge Street, E.D.
HALLAM, Charles J., aged 8 months, 289 South Fifth Street, E.D.
KIRSCHBAUM, Clara L., aged 20, 164 Union Street
NOWLEN, Ann, aged 74, 369 Kent Avenue
SMITH, Joseph, aged 43, 1631 Broadway, E.D.
FUNERAL OF MRS. DUANE
The funeral services of the late Mrs. Mary A. DUANE, wife of Alderman DUANE,
were held at the family residence, No. 698 Willoughby avenue, and were
attended by Mayor HOWELL and a large number of well-known public officials
and private citizens. The remains were followed to Greenwood Cemetery by a
long cortege. The services were condducted by Rev. Drs. C.B. FORD and J. STANSBURY,
who officiated both at the house and the place of interment.
COGGIN--On Friday, April 12, Martha, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth COGGIN,
aged sixteen years, eight months and three days.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, from St. Mary's Church, Classon avenue, corner of Willoughby,
on Sunday, the 14 inst., at 2 P.M.
ROSS--In this city, on Thursday, the 11th instant. Mrs. Sarah Jane ROSS
in the sixtieth year of her age.
Funeral services will be held at the residence of Mr. James W. MONK,
No. 285 Adelphi street, on Saturday, 13 instant, at 5 P.M.
STORY--On Friday, April 12, Theodore F.,son of Adelia A. and the late Robert R. STORY,
in the thirty-third year of his age.
Funeral services at his late residence, 234 Washington street,
on Sunday, 14th instant, at 3 o'clock P.M.
OBITUARY
At a meeting of the Eleventh Ward Republican Association, held at Grenada Hall,
April 10, 1878, the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, Since the last meeting of this association the flat of an all-wise and
overruling Providence has removed by death from an appreciative domestic circle
and sphere of social usefulness the wife of our honored and esteemed President,
Mr. Albert AMMERMAN; therefore be it.
Resolved, That such grievous affliction has been noted by us with feelings of
the most profound sorrow and a sad sense of the deep bereavement it must be to
his kindly and genial heart, but that we draw courage and reassurance from and
hopefully commend the comforting consolations derived from a knowledge of the
truths and teachings of that good Book whose precepts are listed for all occasions,
and whose promises are only fulfilled after trials and tribulations.
Resolved, That this association tender to Mr. AMMERMAN this mark of our
sincere sympathy, and for that purpose that the Secretary be, hereby
ordered to forward him a copy of these resolutions, publish the same in the
Brooklyn Union-Argus, and spread them on the minutes of this meeting.
W.E. CHAPMAN, Secretary
THE CAT'S BITE
Death of Mrs. Catherine Kenan From Hydrophobia
Mrs. Catherine KEENAN, of Bush street, near Court, who was attacked with
hydrophobia in consequence of a cat bite, died at seven o'clock last evening.
Toward the last, her spasms became less violent, as she gradually became more
exhausted and of course weaker. The case was a clearly marked one of hydrophobia,
the second one that has occurred in this city within three months. The former
involved the death of a child from the bite of a dog inflicted months previous.
Mrs. KEENAN was bitten by a pet cat on the wrist about the 16th of March. She
was taken sick April 19, and died within about thirty-six hours after the first
symptoms appeared. Dr. WILTY was in consultation with Drs. A.W. and N. FORD.
The funeral wil take place tomorrow, and the interment will be made at
Holy Cross Cemetery.
(12 April 1878)
A CAT'S BITE-A WOMAN DYING OF HYDROPHOBIA IN SOUTH BROOKLYN
Very Remarkable Case--What the Doctors Say--The Patient's Condition Today.
Dr. George W. WELTY, of No. 560 Clinton Street, was summoned last evening to
a small frame house at the corner of Clinton and Bush streets, to attend Mrs.
Bridget KEENAN who, according to the messenger, had been suddenly seized with
a strange malady. Upon seeing the patient, the doctor at once conjectured
that she might be suffering from hydrophobia, and on questioning the family;
satisfied himself that his conjectures were correct.
The husband of the sick woman said that four weeks ago she attempted to stop
a cat belonging to her from fighting with another cat, when the animal turned
upon her and bit her on the wrist.
She , however, thought nothing of it until yesterday morning, when pains
began to shoot up her arm, followed, as the hours wore on, by strange and
distressing sensations about the throat. The symptoms increasing in violence,
she had begged her friends to summon a physician, which had been done.
To test the case, Dr. WELTY attempted to administer to the poor woman a cup
of water, but she was unable to swallow the liquid, and in attempting to so
so was seized with violent spasms.
He prescribed for her, and then called in consultation Drs. A.W. FORD and
Nathaniel FORD. Canibis indica in the form of pills was prescribed for her,
and morphine was resorted to quiet her. Today, however, she was no better,
and the family sent for Rev. Father TONER to visit her. The priest responded,
and did what he could to sooth the family. Dr. WELTY said that from the
number of cats he saw about the premises he inferred that the woman had made
pets of them.Mrs. KEENAN is sixty-seven years of age. The physician this
afternoon made a complaint to the authorities against the animals on the premises.}
DROWNED IN A WASHBOILER
Mrs. Elizabeth NOSTRAND, of 25 Vanderbilt avenue, left her eighteen-month-old son
Theodore alone in the kitchen yesterday. When she returned she found the dead
body of her child in a wash boiler filled with water. The child had fallen in.
15 April 1878
CASTELL, Edward, aged 69, 24 Debevoise Place
FISHER, Francis A., 137 Remsen Street
HOLMES, Addie E., Nostrand Avenue M.E. Church
KENNAN, Catherine, aged 67, corner Clinton and Bush Streets
MCDONALD, Hugh, aged 18, 388 Classon Avenue
MCGAUGHRAN, Margaret, aged 42, 29 Columbia Street
WENT, Mary A., aged 73, 107 Summitt Street
BOLAND, Theodore, aged 20, St. Peter's Church, E.D.
CARNEY, Mary, aged 34, 142 Conselyea Street, E.D.
DEMAREST, John, aged 76, 27 Conselyea Street, E.D.
KINNEY, Bernard, aged 61, Church of the Transfiguration
SNIFFEN, William H., aged 19, Ninth Street Mission, E.D.
WIEKS, Hannah E., aged 28, 215 Graham Avenue
MCCARTHY , Fannie, aged 1, 22 1/2 Wyckoff Street
O'NEIL, Roderick, aged 54, 337 South Fourth Street, E.D.
MURPHY, Mary, aged 64, 49 Cedar Street
DIED IN BARBER SHOP;
Henry KILNOW, aged forty-nine, of 231 Pacific street, died at 5 P.M.,
Saturday in H. A. KIRCHNER'S barber shop, No. 168 Flatbush Avenue, whither,
upon being taken ill in the street, he had been assisted by citizens.
Supposed cause of death, heart disease.
Bernard KINNEY, fell down stairs at 33 Ferry street, New York, on Thursday
night, and received injuries in his head. He died at his residence, 331
Broadway, E.D., Saturday night. Coroner NOLAN, held an inquest yesterday, and
the jury censured the tenant of the house where the accident occurred for not
having a guard rail or light on the stairs.
17 April 1878
MCMAHON, Ann, aged 85, 276 Conover Street
PETTIS, John R., aged 39, 33 Fifth Avenue
RULE, Mary E., aged 40, 130 Park Avenue
BURNS, Edward, aged 7, 61 North Eighth Street
MARSTON, Louisa, aged 68, 441 Grand Street, E.D.
CANTONI, Annetta, aged 11 months, 308 Lafayette Avenue
COLEMAN, William J., aged 40, 133 Java Street, E.D.
ROGERS, Margaret, aged 48, 110 Conselyea Street
BURDETT--In Brooklyn, April 15, 1878, Hannah Maria SEYMOUR in the
fifty-second year of her age, wife of Horace B. BURDETT, and eldest daughter
of William N. SEYMOUR.
funeral services on Friday, the 19, inst., at 2 P.M., from her late
residence, 303 Cumberland street.
ULRICH--On Tuesday, April 16, 1878, J.H. ULRICH, aged twenty-six years, one
month, three days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of his father, Wyckoff street, near Rockaway avenue, East New York,
on Friday, April 19, 1878, at two o'clock P.M.
Members of Arbor Vitae Lodge No. 384. I.O.O.F., are requested to meet in
their Lodge room, corner Fifth avenue and Fourteenth street, on Friday, April
19, 1878, at 12 o'clock M., for the purpose of attending the funeral of their
late brother, J.H. ULRICH. J.F. LAKE, N.G.
18 April 1878
BOYD, Ellen T., aged 68, 827 Fulton street
BYRNES, Henry P., aged 29, 76 Douglass Street
HITCHCOCK, Harriet P., 295 Ryerson Street
SMITH, Georgie, aged 7 months, 174 South Eighth street, E.D.
MURRAY, Mary, aged 60, 91 Tompkins avenue
19 April 1878
HOUGHTALING--On Thursday, April 18, Francis, eldest child of Francis and
Georgianna HOUGHTALING, aged one year, eleven months and five days.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from
the residence of his parents, No. 183 Willoughby street, on Saturday, April 20.
A CITY EMPLOYEE'S SUDDEN DEATH:
Remsen SUYDAM, keeper of the Ridgewood reservoir, died suddenly of supposed
heart disease, about four o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the reservoir. He
was a Republican, and formerly resided in the Fifteenth Ward. He had been
keeper of the reservoir since March, 1866. He leaves a wife, a son, and a daughter.
CHEVALIER, William H., aged 27, 303 Cumberland street
EMMONS, Phebe E., aged 47, 422 State street
HARKINS, Daniel, aged 34, 33 Front street
MCARDLE, Elizabeth, aged 78, 377 Bedford avenue
MCDONOUGH, Mary, aged 20, 756 Bergen street
PROUT, John R., 11 Debevoise place
SMITH, Andrew, aged 36, 198 Tillary street
BUTE, Charles L., aged 80, 139 Wyckoff street
JENNINGS, Mary, aged 62, 140 Plymouth street
MCCARTHY, Dennis, aged 23, Forty-first street
20 April 1878
BRENNAN, Margaret, aged 52, 301 Myrtle avenue
COYLE, Nellie, aged 1, 413 Eighteenth street
ESLER, Catherine, aged 78, 165 Gates avenue
FITZPATRICK, John, aged 30, 473 Degraw street
GILSON, F., Sr., aged 64, 343 Gold street
GILL, John, aged 2, 353 Degraw street
MCNAMEE, John, aged 42, 128 Canton street
TOWER, Walter A., aged 24, 188 South Portland avenue
WRIGHT, William, aged 62, 332 Jay street
WILLS, Henry B., aged 37, 328 Dean street
FASSOLD, Elizabeth, aged 29, 190 Prospect street
LYNCH, Rosanna, aged 58, 411 Bushwick avenue
THE RIVER GIVING UP ITS DEAD
On the 12th of last January, James CUNNINGHAM, eight years of age, fell from
the canal boat William KENNEDY, then lying at one of the docks on the East
River. Yesterday a postman named John SMITH, residing at No. 111 King street,
found the body floating in the Atlantic Basin.
A DRUNKEN MAN FALLS FROM WINDOW
While intoxicated last night, John MULLEN, twenty-four years old, fell from a
third-story window of his residence, No. 102 Dykeman street. The distance was
thirty-five feet, and the unfortunate man, striking on the pavement,
sustained a severe wound on his forehead and internal injuries. The police
removed him to St. Peter's Hospital in an ambulance.
22 April 1878
SANFORD--At Dayton, Ohio, Saturday, April 20, Margaret H., widow of Rev.
Joseph SANDFORD, first pastor of First Presbyterian Church of the city, aged
seventy-two years.
Funeral services at the First Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, 23d inst., at 3
o'clock P.M. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
WHITON--On Sunday, April 21, of consumption, Mary Virginia KASSON, wife of
Sylvester G. WHITON.
Funeral services at her late residence, 202 Madison street, Tuesday, 23d.
William ORTON, President of the Western Union Telegraph Company who was in
his usual health yesterday, taking a ride in the evening, was stricken with
apoplexy at eleven o'clock last evening and died at seven o'clock this
morning at his residence in West Twenty-third street, New York. Mr. ORTON was
born in Cuba, N.Y., June 14, 1826. He became a teacher and graduated at the
State Normal School. In 1852 he became a partner with Mr. DERBY in the book
publishing business at Buffalo. A short time later he came to New York and
was for two years with Mr. MILLER in the same business. He lived for some
time in this city, and some of the early Republicans will remember his
connection with the Rocky Mountain Club in the Fremont campaign. After that
he was quite prominent in politics. In 1862 he was Collector of Internal
Revenue for the Sixth District. In 1865 he was Commissioner of Internal
Revenue at Washington one year. The same year he was elected President of the
U. S. Telegraph Company, and when, two years later, it was consolidated with
the Western Union, he has since held. He has not acquired wealth, but leaves
a widow and eight children with a fair competence and $50,000 insurance on
his life.
EASTERN DISTRICT: A FATHER SHOOTS HIS SON'S ASSAILANT
The Tragic ending of a Sunday Spree--Fighting in the Street and Breaking Into
a Residence.
John RILEY, of 268 North Seventh street, and Patrick FITZPATRICK, of Sixth
street, both young men about twenty-one years of age, went on a spree
together yesterday. In the afternoon while returning home they began
fighting, and RILEY was taken home by his father and friends, but FITZPATRICK
followed him and began breaking in the door and windows of the rear house of
No. 268 North Seventh street, in order to renew the fight. James RILEY, the
father of John RILEY, thereupon shot FITZPATRICK, the load of shot from the
gun tired penetrating his back and exposing the kidneys. Drs. SWEENEY and
GRIFFIN pronounced the wound mortal, and the injured man was taken to the
E.D. Hospital and this afternoon is dying. Captain WOGOM and his officers
fifteen minutes after the occurrence secured the RILEYS, who were taken
before FITZPATRICK by Coroner NOLAN, the wounded man identifying James RILEY
as the person who shot him. This morning the prisoners were sent to jail to
await the result of FITZPATRICK's injuries.
LIFE A BURDEN:
SEEKING DEATH BY POISON AND KNIFE
A Merchant Takes a Deadly Potion--A Cabinetmaker Cuts His Throat
Philip BLUMENSTOCK, aged thirty-eight, the owner and occupant with his wife
and two children of a brownstone front house, No. 404 Degraw street,
committed suicide on Saturday afternoon by taking poison. Deceased was for
fourteen years in partnership with Leon BERMAN, manufacturer of tinware at
No. 172 South street, New York. Recently Mr. BLUMENSTOCK retired in favor of
Mr. BERMAN's brother and proceeded to start in the same line of business for
himself at No. 273 Pearl street. Detective ROCHE this morning found on the
fourth floor of the building in New York, two torn scraps of paper. Putting
them together they were found to read:
April 18,
I hope nobody will be blamed. I have taken my life.
Philip Blumenstock
An inquest by Coroner SIMMS resulted in a verdict of death by corrosive poison.
UNREQUITED LOVE
Henry LEOPOLD, aged 39, a cabinetmaker, boarding at 20 Myrtle avenue, cut his
throat in his bedroom during Saturday night. An officer from the First
Precinct burst open the door and found deceased in a pool of blood on the
floor. A razor near by revealed the instrument with which the deed was
committed. The cause of the act is supposed to have been disappointment at
not having his love returned by a servant girl employed in the house, named
Maggie HANSON. The inquest was held yesterday afternoon by Coroner SIMMS, and
a verdict of suicide was rendered.
23 April 1878
HARKENS, Catherine, aged 74, St. Josephs Church
O'DOUGHERTY, John, aged 72, 273 Plymouth Street
MAHON, Mary, aged 60, 48 Prince Street
MCGEE, Hugh, aged 20, 242 Sackett Street
NELSON, Frederick G., aged 9, 298 Madison Street
DAMILL, Albert, aged 4, Christ Church, Bedford Avenue
HANNIGAN, Daniel, 93 North Sixth Street
ALLEN, Jane B., aged 72, 169 Twelfth Street
BURKE, Michael, aged 68, 48 Freeman Street, E.D.
HARRIS, George L., aged 29, 1522 Pacific Street
PAYE, Ann, aged 70, 393 State Street
SANFORD--At Dayton, Ohio, Saturday, April 20, Margaret H., widow of Rev.
Joseph SANFORD, first pastor of First Presbyterian church of this city, aged
seventy-two years.
Funeral services at the First Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, 23d inst., at 3
o'clock P.M. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
24 April 1878
DOHERTY, Margaret, aged 16, St. Augustine's Church
DREW, Henry J., aged 24, 135 Seventeenth Street
HUGHES, Sarah, aged 65, 654 Butler Street
TOOMEY, Dennis, aged 52, 233 Fifteenth Street
CLARK, Mary S., aged 67, 834 Grand Street
GLENISTER, Mary A., aged 36, 93 Skillman Avenue
OSBORN, Elizabeth, aged 82, 391 South Fifth Street
PLACE, Mary F., aged 30, 111 South Ninth Street
SHARPE, John G., aged 76, 103 Clymer Street
BOND, James J., aged 55, 179 Raymond Street
DOWLING, Richard C., aged 33, 66 Prospect Street
OSBORNE, Charlie A., aged 17, 809 Greene Avenue
POST, Hester A., 218 De Kalb Avenue
VANDERVEER, Carrie, 76 Meserole Avenue
BATES--On Tuesday, April 23, Andrew C., BATES, in the seventieth year of his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 23, at 2:30 P.M.
BREED--On Tuesday, April 23, 1878, Joanna P., widow of Captain Allen BREED,
aged seventy-five.
Funeral services at the residence of her son-in-law, I.N. JUDSON, 75 Hicks
street, tomorrow, Thursday. April 25, at 8 P.M.
TRASK--In Brooklyn, on Wednesday, April 24, 1878, Sarah S., widow of Captain
B.L.H. TRASK, in the seventy-first year of her age.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
25 April 1878
BUTLER, Edward, aged 86, 139 Hudson avenue
HAND, John, aged 53; and Mary HAND, 20 Macomb street
HUNT, Adelaide, aged 53, 210 Yates avenue
MCCORMICK, Michael, aged 22, 77 Atlantic avenue
FRIEL, Mrs. M.A., aged 48, Church of the Assumption
LAIGHTON, Eleanor, 187 Bedford avenue
TRASK, Sarah S., aged 71, 147 Fort Greene place
BYRNE, Michael, aged 45, 378 Hamilton avenue
LEONARD--On Wednesday, April 24, Howard A., youngest child of Ambrose and
Mary LEONARD, aged eight months and twenty days.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of
his parents, 898 Gates avenue, on Friday, April 26 at 2 1/2 P.M.
Springfield, Mass., papers please copy.
26 April 1878
DUFF, James B., aged 32, 468 Pulaski street
GRADY, John J., aged 1, 39 Brooklyn avenue
MCDONALD, Mary, aged 78, 396 Decatur street
SKINNER, Eleanor S., aged 73, 114 Lesington avenue
STEVENSON, Eliza M., aged 44, Fleet Street M.E. church
SPERRY, John, aged 52, 272 Grand street
MUIR, Jane, aged36, 215 Hall street
RENNE, Elizabeth T., 183 Carlton avenue
SHAPTER, Elizabeth, aged 85, 67 Taylor street, E.D.
BENTON--At Jacksonville, Florida, April 24, of consumption, Mrs. Eliza
BENTON, late resident of this city.
Notice of funeral on Monday.
27 April 1878
EVANS, Margaret, aged 31, 960 Myrtle avenue
KAVANAGH, Emily, 100 Cumberland street
KING, Robert, aged 56, Hanson Place Baptist Church
LEFFERTS, Sarah R., aged 7, 87 Clermont avenue
MAHER, John, aged 40, St. John's Church
MCCANN, Ann, aged 69, 923 DeKalb avenue
MOORE, Thomas, aged 62, 487 Dean street
RYAN, Jeremiah, aged 28, 47 Carroll street
TUTTLE, alexander S., aged 75, Sts. Peter and Paul's Church,E.D.
CHRISTOPHER, Charles, aged 33, 1066 Atlantic avenue
HOGAN, Johanna, aged 72, 171 Front street
SIEVERS, Edward, aged 44, 565 Lorimer street
THURSTON, edgar M., aged 74, Simpson M.E. Church
VAN VOORHIS, Maria, aged 79, 164 Franklin avenue
BODY RECOGNIZED;
The body found yesterday in Buttermilk Channel has been identified as that of
Henry HEDDENKAMP, of 263 Broadway, E.D., who disappeared March 5. It is
supposed deceased was drowned while intoxicated.
PALMER- On Friday, April 26, Mary Ella, daughter of the late George T. and
Mary PALMER, aged nineteen years.
Relative and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral at two
o'clock Sunday afternoon, from Grace Church Chapel, High street.
VAN VOORHIS- On Friday, 26th instant, Mrs. Maria VAN VOORHIS, widow of Robert
VAN VOORHIS, in the seventy- ninth year of her age.
Relatives and friends are respectfullly invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence No. 164 Franklin avenue, on Monday next, at 2 P.M.
MORTIMER ROGERS' SUICIDE
Coromer SIMMS held an inquest yesterday on the body of Mortimer ROGERS, who
at one time resided at NO. 246 Macon street, and who committed suicide at the
Howard House, East New York on Tuesday afternoon last. Dr. ALLEN and Oscar
CONKLIN, telegraph messenger, of East New York, testified as to the
circumstances of deceased's death, his pouring the contents of a vial into a
glass of beer. Dr. MCPHARLANE, of the City Hospital who made the post mortem
examination, said there was a rupture of an artery that would alone have
produced death. He took the stomach to make a chemical analysis of its
contents. The body will be buried today at Greenwood.
28 April 188
A HORRIBLE FATE-MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF A CITIZEN ACCOUNTED FOR;
A Shocking Murder Committed--The Ghastly Discovery Made at the Erie Basin
Breakwater--The Police at Work.
On the 18th of March report was made at the Police Central Office that
Bernard FERON, aged fifty-five, a "speculator," or river junkman, residing at
No. 331 Van Brunt street, had disappeared. The usual alarms was sent out by
telegraph, but from every precinct the answer was returned that nothing was
known about the man. There was nothing about his absence to indicate foul
play, and the police waited, supposing that if FERON had not met with
accident, he had gone off on one of those sudden excursions which so many
missing men are found to take. A description of him was, however, taken, for
reference, if required, viz.: Fifty-five years, five feet five inches in
height, dark complexion, dark hair, smooth face, black suit, bell hat, boots,
red scarf, halt in one leg.
But this morning a discovery was made that eloquently, though mutely, told
the story of his disappearance.
A citizen found the body of the deceased off the Breakwater, Erie Basin.
Around the neck was a mass of iron chain and bolts, weighing probably one
hundred and fifty pounds. Bound around the head, and passing into the mouth,
so as to constitute a gag, was a peice of rope. The skull was smashed in. The
Eleventh Precinct Police were soon on the spot and the remains being removed
to CORNELL's dry dock, foot of Richards street, dispatches were sent to
Police Headquarters and Coroner SIMMS. Police Superintendent CAMPBELL at once
detailed the most skillful of his detectives available to work up the case,
while Coroner SIMMS repaired to the dock.
One theory is that the deceased has been murdered by river thieves. In his
business he may have come into possession of information that decided those
involved to seal his lips forever.
Inspector WADDY went immediatley to Red Hook Point to make an investigation
of the circumstances. He visited the house of the deceased in Van Brunt
street, where he ascertained beyond all doubt that when Mr. FERON left his
residence he had $90 in his possession. When the body was discovered only ten
cents had been found in his pocket. He also ascertained that he went out in
his boat as usual the day he left his home, and that the boat was brought
back by some unknown men. The skull of the deceased was terribly fractured.
Coroner SIMMS will hold an inquest immediatley. Wth the clues in their
possession the police are sanguine of being able to track down the murderers.
EASTERN DISTRICT; TWO GERMAN WHO DETERMINED TO DIE
One Jumps Off a Ferryboat Into the East River, and the Other Takes Poison.
Christian Weinig, 24 years of age, of 127 Debevoise street, jumped from a
Houston street ferry boat, last evening, into the East River, and was
drowned. He left his umbrella, with a card, on the dock of the boat, and from
that it was learned that his father carried on the shoemaking business at
No.1 Great Jones street, New York. The suicide's relatives said, this morning
that about two weeks since he abandoned the business of a farmer, and had
since that time been trying for other employment, but without success, and
that he had seemed much discouraged at his ill-fortune.
George JACOBSON, thirty-five yers of age, of 404 First street, took a large
dose of laudanum at his residence last evening and is in a dying condition,
Dr. HENDERSON having given him up. JACOBSON until two months ago kept a
restaurant at 31 Park row, New York, and became discouraged at his lack of
success in obtaining employment. His wife said this morning that they only
moved to their present residence last Tuesday, and that he obtained the
laudanum from a drug store in the vicinity of Herkimer street and Albany
avenue, where they formerly resided. He is a native of Hamburg, and has three
interesting children.
29 April 1878
CHASE, Mary A., 202 Navy street
CORRIGAN, Catherine E., aged 6 months, 671 Dean street
POWELL, Charles W., aged 3, 1131 Fulton street
RUDDY, Patrick, aged 65, 32 Poplar street
ORTH, Dr. C.F.A., aged 41, 162 McKibben street, E.D.
SEAKY, Rebecca J., aged 2, 427 Bushwick avenue
CONNOLLY, Mary, aged 59, St. Paul's Church.
CONLIN, Hugh, aged 69, St. Jame's Church
CUMBERSON, Margaret S., aged 101, 12 Schermerhorn street
DUNLEY, Frank, aged 29, 165 Adelphi street
ECHMAN, Frederick W., aged 65, 85 Eleventh street
GROOT, Frederick V., aged 47, 1065 Gates avenue
VALENTINE, Stephen, aged 82, Friends Meeting House, Schermerhorn street
WOODWORTH, Walter W., aged 7, 43 Lexington avenue
WRIGHT, Ada C., aged 23, 45 Fifth avenue
BIRD, Frances, aged 17, 137 Union avenue
STENSON, Jane S., aged 67, 173 Grand street
CLARKE, Annie, aged 35, 175 Meserole avenue
SOPER, Silas, 230 Powers street, E.D.
CLEVELAND- April 28, 1878. Mary Josephine, beloved wife of William M.
CLEVELAND, aged twenty-eight years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral on
Tuesday, April 30. Services to be held at Cook Street M.E. Church.
WRIGHT- In this city, 28 inst., Ada C. WRIGHT, daughter of George W. WRIGHT,
aged twenty-three years, one month and twenty-one days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral at Embry
M.E. Church on Tuesday, 30th inst., at eleven A.M.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A CHILD
Henry MCGOWAN, aged six years, of No. 17 Sackett street, was taken with
vomiting yesterday morning. He became unconscious and died at 3 P.M. Dr.
RICHTER, of 27 Sackett street was summoned to attend him twenty minutes
before he died, but under the circumstances refused a death certificate.
Coroner SIMMS had ordered a post mortem examination to be made. Death is
supposed to have been caused by brain trouble.
FUNERAL BY ROBERT KING
The funeral of Mr. Robert KING, who died suddenly on Thursday, took place
yesterday afternoon. At two o'clock the parlors of the family residence, at
No. 385 Cumberland street were filled with the family and friends, including
about fifteen employees, from the machine shop of the deceased in Plymouth
street. The remains were enclosed in a solid mahogany coffin with silver
handles and a plate appopriately inscribed. There were several beautiful
floral offerings including a large pillow of flowers from the workmen of the
deceased. After prayer by Rev. Alex. MACFARLANE, pastor of the Hanson Place
Baptist Church, of which the deceased was an old and active member, and for
several years prior to his death a deacon, the remains were taken to that
church where impressive services were held. The coffin was borne into the
church by the pallbearers, Deacons Chas. E. YOUNGS, Philander BETTS, Henry P.
FREEMAN, John COLE, C.G. MORSE and A. DUNTAN, followed by the widow and five
children of the deceased, with other mourners. Besides the floral offerings
mentioned there were many bouquets and flowers in pots placed upon the
platform at the church, which was filled by a large congregation. The
services were conducted by the pastor, who delivered a touching eulogy of the
deceased. Appropriate music was rendered by Prof. VON NORDROFF, organist, and
the choir of the church. The funeral arrangements were managed by Mr. J.H.
JONES, undertaker and sexton of the church. At the conclusion of the services
the remains were conveyed to Greenwood for interment in the family plot,
followed by a long train of carriages containing members of the family and of
the church of which the deceased was a much esteemed officer.
FUNERAL OF A POLICE SERGEANT
The remains of the late commanding Sargeant of the Eight Sub-precinct, John
MAHER, were interred in Calvary Cemetery yesterday afternoon. A service at
St. John's R.C. Church preceded the burial. Rev. John MCGUIRE, assisted by
other clergymen, celebrated a requiem mass. Among those present were County
Clerk John DELMAR, Alderman MCINTYRE, Mr. JENKINS, clerk to the
Superintendent of Police, and Captain John MACKELLAR, who was in command of a
detachment of police, and Sargeant DRISCOLL.
30 April 1878
DOAN, Catherine, aged 85, 115 Gates avenue
GANNON, Ellen, aged 20, 116 Lawrence street
MILLER, Florence, aged 1, 453 Waverly avenue
MILLS, Elizabeth, aged 78, 856 Bedford avenue
O'CONNOR, Bridget, aged 75, 167 Columbia street
HOLMES, Phebe, aged 60, 203 Ross street, E.D.
DOTY, Rebecca, aged 72, 309 Union street
MCCLELLAND, Sarah, aged 3, 492 Henry street
MCGOWAN, Henry S., aged 6, 27 Cheever place
NAGLE, Frank, aged 23, 41 Willow place
SAVAGE, Joanna, 250 Clermont avenue
STEWART, Thomas, 261 Nineteenth street
VAN PELT, Cornelia H., aged 21, Dutch Reformed Church, E.D.
OVER A CENURY OLD:
Mrs. Margaret Skillman CUMBERSON, who died on Sunday at No. 12 Schermerhorn
street was 101 years, 5 months, and 19 days old. She was born at Newtown,
L.I., her parents being Long Islanders. She was a widow at the time of her
death. In her last hours she was attended by Dr. SKILES.
1 May 1878
Benjamin BEVINS, aged 18, funeral today, City Park Chapel.
John SEARING, aged 73, funeral today, 1037 (or 1837?) Fulton Street.
Helen G. WADE, funeral today, 566 Nostrand Avenue.
Frank DUNKLY, aged 29, funeral yesterday, 165 Adelphi Street.
Simon V. THORN, aged 72, funeral today, 300 Fifth Street.
Hugh GAYNOR, aged 59, funeral, tomorrow, St. Peter's Church.
PRITCHITT On Tuesday, April 30, Thomas PRITCHITT, in his fifty-eighth
year. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral,
from his late residence, Fulton, near Ralph Avenue, Thursday, May 2.
PRICE On Tuesday, April 30, 1878, Mary Ann, relict of the late James R.
PRICE, aged seventy-one years, two months and twenty-five days. Relatives
and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, on Friday
afternoon, May 3, from her late residence, 158 Classon Avenue.
Long Island-WIRTZ, John J. who was thrown from a wagon at College Point,
died Monday, of lockjaw, resulting from his injuries.
END OF A LONG LIFE
The Funeral of Mrs. CUMBERSON, Aged One Hundred and One Years.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Skillman CUMBERSON, who died on Sunday, aged
101 years, 5 months and 19 days, took place yesterday afternoon from the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. EVANS, at No. 16 Schermerhorn Street. Rev.
John W. SERLES, of the Central Baptist Church, preached the sermon. He said
her last words were: "I trust in Jesus." The remains were interred at Greenwood.
Mrs. CUMBERSON was born at Newtown, Long Island, her maiden name being
MORRELL. Her father and older brothers served in the Revolutionary War. She
lived in Brooklyn nearly all her life, and saw its growth from a village on
the hillside, when a cow pasture extended over Columbia Heights, and the
site of Plymouth Church, was part of Farmer HICKS' land. Her descendants
extend to the fourth generation, and for thirty years she lived with her
daughter, Mrs. EVANS. Until Friday morning last, she was in the possession
of her faculties, and could talk freely on any subject. She had long ago
lost her power to write, but she could still manage to read and sew. She
went out riding every few days with some member of the family, and enjoyed
being out of doors.
Death of Mrs. Mary A. PRICE.
Mrs. Mary Ann PRICE, widow of the late Jas. R. PRICE, formerly of the
Seventh Ward, died of paralysis at her home, No. 158 Classon Avenue,
yesterday afternoon. The deceased was the mother of Mr. E. W. PRICE, the
Clerk of Aldermanic Committees, and was also a sister of the late
ex-Alderman BELL, of the Second Ward. She was highly esteemed by her
neighbors and friends and respected by all with whom she met.
Drowned Men.
Dennis GANNON, of 12 Beach Place, and John HALL, of Union Street, late
yesterday afternoon recovered the body of a man from the river at the foot
of Sackett Street. Deceased was about forty years of age, five feet eight
inches in height, with black chin whiskers and moustache, and the clothing
consisted of a black chinchilla overcoat, black diagonal undercoat, dark
mixed pantaloons, white shirt and congress gaiters. The body had evidently
been in the water a long time, and was much decomposed.
The body of a man was recovered from the Wallabout Canal, near the
Washington Avenue Bridge, this morning. It was in an advanced stage of
decomposition. Deceased was about forty-five years of age, with dark hair
and moustache. The clothing consists of a dark suit and undergarments.
The body was searched at the Morgue: $2.77 were found; also a set of
amethyst studs, an account book with the name of Thos. DALY, a letter
addressed Thos. DALY, Barnes' Hotel, Johnson Avenue Tollgate, and a slip of
paper bearing the same name and address, 112 South Street, NY. He was
supposed to be a resident of East New York.
2 May 1878
C. C. LA ROZA, aged 43; funeral today, 83 Henry Street.
Maria C. MILLER, aged 29; funeral tomorrow, 120 Montague Street.
Edward MCDONALD, aged 60; funeral today, 214 Hudson Street.
Willie P. NOON, aged 1; funeral today, 63 Dean Street.
E. Pastora SCHOU, aged 34; funeral 603 Hancock Street.
Harriet HOWARTH; funeral today, 13 Twelfth Street, E.D.
PRICE On Tuesday, April 30, 1878, Mary Ann, relict of the late James R.
PRICE, aged seventy-one years, two months and twenty-five days. Relatives
and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral on Friday
afternoon, May 3, from her late residence, 158 Classon Avenue.
The Red Hook Murder.
An inquest on the body of Bernard FERRON, the Red Hook river speculator,
murdered on the 18th of March, was to have been held today, pursuant to
adjournment. Coroner SIMMS, however, decided that the evidence in his
possession was insufficient to warrant his going on at present, and set the
case over until next Thursday, at 7:30 PM, at his office. The police are
seemingly accomplishing something in the case, though they refuse to give
any hints relative to it. This morning Captain REILLY and Detective LOONEY
had a conference with their superior officers at Headquarters.
Greenpoint-Alexander SWEPLUCK, of 90 Union Place, while taking a Russian bath at a
house kept by Dr. RYAN, No. 18 Lafayette Place, New York, last evening
suddenly expired, it is supposed of heart disease.
3 May 1878
Robert DREWRY, aged 40, funeral Sunday at 424 Hart Street.
Mary F. HURLBUT, funeral tomorrow at 395 Sackett Street.
Margaret WALTZ, aged 51, funeral tomorrow at 123 Schermerhorn Street.
Wyllis A. WHITNEY, aged 22, funeral Sunday at 169 Twenty-third Street.
James S. BARTON, aged 58, funeral Sunday at 465 Grand Street.
4 May 1878
James FINN, aged 8, funeral tomorrow, 218 Gold Street.
John G. FRANCIS, funeral tomorrow, 481 Henry Street.
Caroline MANN, funeral today, Chapel C. C. F., Albany Avenue.
Frank S. GARDNER, aged 5, funeral tomorrow, 113 Clermont Avenue.
Eugene LAMBERL, aged 20, funeral tomorrow, 160 Manhattan Avenue, E. D.
Israel PIERSON, aged 79, funeral tomorrow, 498 Willoughby Avenue.
Julia QUINIAN, aged 39, funeral today, St. James' Cathedral.
Willie F. WALLIN, aged 19, funeral today, 23 Duryea Street.
Sophia STIGER, funeral tomorrow, 323 State Street.
Charles R. NICHOLS, aged 56, funeral today, 14 Liberty Street.
Wyllis A. WHITNEY, aged 22, funeral tomorrow, 169 Twenty-third Street.
Mr. James S. BARTON died yesterday at his residence, 465 Grand Street, of
paralysis of the lungs. Deceased was fifty-eight years of age, and was
well-known to the old Volunteer Firemen of the E. D., having been President
of the Board of Trustees, the originator of No. 1 Hose Company, of
Greenpoint. He leaves a wife and eight grown up children, and was highly respected.
6 May 1878
Louisa CUMMINGS, aged 48; funeral today, St. Peter's P. E. Church.
Jennie A. DORIAN, aged 1, funeral yesterday, 174 Fort Greene Place.
Eveline E. GOOKIN, aged 55, funeral yesterday, 1107 (or 1187?) DeKalb Avenue.
Bridget F. MEEHAN, aged 37; funeral today, 56 Clinton Avenue.
Julia A. WESTLAKE, funeral yesterday, 902 Carroll Street.
James S. BARTON, aged 58, funeral yesterday, 465 Grand Street, E.D.
Samuel M. CRUTTENDEN, aged 29, funeral yesterday, 166 Howes Street, E. D.
Rose CARNEY, aged 62, funeral tomorrow, 271 Jay Street.
William KREITLER, aged 32, funeral today, 15 Sands Street.
Homer W. NICHOLS, aged 1, funeral tomorrow, 113 Carroll Street.
Anna M. STAFFORD, funeral tomorrow, St. Paul's Church.
Alexander BORROWMAN, aged 54, funeral tomorrow, 47 Sixteenth Street.
Anna PROUT, aged 66, funeral tomorrow, 152 Putnam Avenue.
Thomas S. FULLER, aged 3, funeral today, 341 DeKalb Avenue.
Lillian MCSHERRY, aged 10 months, funeral today, 210 Concord Street.
Harriet A. JohnSON, funeral today, 604 Lorimer Street, E. D.
Sarah M. CALVIN, aged 71, funeral yesterday, 126 Bridge Street.
FARR On Sunday, May 5, 1878. Rodney Warner infant son of Morris B. and
Anna M. FARR, aged one year, eight months and fifteen days. Funeral
services at the residence of parents, No. 994 Lafayette Avenue, Tuesday (7th).
PROUT In Brooklyn, Sunday, May 5, Anna Lowndes, wife of Jonathan PROUT,
formerly of Washington City, in the sixty-sixth year of her age. Funeral
from her late residence, 152 Putnam Avenue, Tuesday, May 7. Friends are
requested to send no flowers.
Brief Mention.
Annie Louisa, daughter of Justice GUCK, died at the residence of her
father, early this morning, from a pulmonary disease. Deceased was
twenty-five years of age, and was highly respected and much regretted by
those who knew her.
THREE WOMEN POISONED
Two of Them Dead The Freak of a Crazy Creature at Blackwell's Island.
Mary Jane BRACKEN, a patient in the Insane Asylum, Blackwell's Island, and
Julia HOGAN, a helper in the same institution, died this morning from the
effects of chloroform administered to them by an insane patient named Annie
HARRIGAN, who is also suffering from the effects of the poison. Dr. CUSHMAN
made a post-mortem examination upon the two dead women, which showed that
both had died from the effects of chloroform. The Coroner's investigation
showed that Annie HARRIGAN had had free access to the drug room. Although
in a critical condition herself, it is thought she will recover.
7 May 1878
Annie L. GUCK, aged 25; funeral tomorrow, 391 South Third Street, E. D.
Philip K. LEGAN, aged 1; funeral yesterday, 157 Van Buren Street.
Sarah R. SMITH, aged 84; funeral today, 282 Throop Street.
Kate PRICE, aged 55; funeral today, 99 Lee Avenue.
Emma F. KENNEDAY, aged 11; funeral today, 126 North Third Street, E. D.
MAXWELL, Mrs.; 45 years, found dead today at her residence, 263 Bergen
Street. She is supposed to have died on Sunday.
8 May 1878
Rodney W. FARR, aged 1, funeral yesterday, 994 Lafayette Avenue.
Margaret FAGAN, aged 58, funeral tomorrow, 444 Hicks Street.
Timothy FITZPATRICK, aged 67, funeral today corner Sixth Avenue and
Fifteenth Street.
Louise CARBONETTI, aged 16, funeral today, 217 Division Avenue, E. D.
Ann T. TULLIS, aged 20(?), funeral tomorrow, 123(?) Eleventh Street.
SUICIDAL- TWO WOMEN AND ONE MAN DIE BY THEIR OWN HANDS.
The Body of an Unknown Man Found in Prospect Park A Sad Case in Atlantic
Avenue Another Case in the Eastern District.
Prospect Park Policeman MCKINNEY was going his rounds between seven and
eight o'clock last evening, when he noticed a man lying in a clump of
shrubbery about fifty feet from the Ninth Avenue fence, near the Third
Street entrance. Supposing from appearances that the man was intoxicated or
asleep, he approached him with a view to arousing him, when he saw a sight
that caused him to pause for the instant. The man lay in an easy position,
as though asleep. But a pistol held loosely in the right hand, and a small
wound under the left eye showed that the sleep was the tranquility of
death. The left hand held an unburned match. Near the body was a newspaper.
In appearance the dead man was delicate, as though he had been an invalid.
His age was from thirty to thirty-five years, his height about five feet
six inches. His complexion was light, his hair light, and his moustache
slight. The body was dressed in a black coat, dark brown mixed pantaloons
and vest, black cloth cap made of eight pieces, checked shirt (there was no
collar), white undershirt, black bone collar stud, bosom studs in imitation
of pearls, and laced shoes.
Coroner SIMMS was notified and at once responded. He gave the body and
effects a careful examination. He ascertained that the bullet had entered
the head under the right ear, passing through the brain and out under the
left eye. The newspaper found was the Sun of yesterday, and on the margin
was written, "Knowing I have to die, I have made up my mind to shoot
myself." In the pockets were found sixty-seven cents in change, a pack of
cigarette paper containing one cigarette, a used change envelop issued by
the Vanderbilt Avenue Railroad Company, and a type.
The Coroner is of the opinion from the knowledge of punctuation displayed
in the note written on the newspaper, and from the type, that deceased was
a printer. The body is at the Willoughby Street Morgue awaiting identification.
A Middle aged Woman Cuts Her Throat.
Mrs. Sarah E. CUNNINGHAM, aged forty-six, wife of Wm. J. CUNNINGHAM,
Secretary and Librarian of St. Charles Borromeo R. C. Church in Sidney
Place, committed suicide about noon today, by cutting her throat with a
razor, at her residence, No. 133 Atlantic Avenue. The Husband's statement
is that he left home about a quarter of seven this morning. At noon he
returned. Ascending to his apartments he was surprised to find the door
open. He passed into the sitting room, but not finding his wife there was
about going to the bedroom in search of her when, in one corner of an
intermediate room, he found her body. She lay on her face with her head
pressed into an earthen vessel. In her right hand was one of his razors
taken from a shelf over her head. The blood on the floor told the rest of
the story. She had on her shawl as though she had just come in: her hat and
a handkerchief lay on a chair. He called Mrs. MCHALPIN, who lives up
stairs, and she told him that she thought she had heard the deceased
walking in the hall about twenty minutes of twelve. He then notified the
police.
A UNION-ARGUS reported visited the house. Coroner SIMMS arrived soon after.
Everything was scrupulously neat; the wound was found to be on the left
side of the throat. The carotid artery had been severed. No note was found.
Mr. CUNNINGHAM, whose face bore a striking resemblance to a portrait of the
late Pope Pius IX, hanging over the mantel, said that some time ago certain
girls who had called at the house, carried to the priest stories about his
wife; whether they were true he did not know. This had preyed on her mind.
About Easter she took to drinking ale, and finally acquired a taste for
liquor. Last night, he said, she seemed particularly affected. He spoke of
her as being well educated.
A Determined Suicide.
Mrs. Ellen DEVLIN, twenty-nine years of age, who has been drinking freely
recently, last evening swallowed paris green. Her husband saw her swallow
the poison, but she said she was only trying to frighten him. She went to
bed last night apparently well, and was found dead this morning by her
husband. The Coroner has been notified.
9 May 1878
Edward O'REILLY, aged 75; funeral tomorrow, ? Hanson Place.
Emma G. ROE; funeral today, 193 Myrtle Avenue.
Amy J. DIXON, aged 44; funeral tomorrow, 348(?) Van Buren Street.
Jerusha FOSTER; funeral tomorrow, Unitarian Chapel.
Malvina O. STOTHARD, aged 29; funeral today, 267 North Sixth Street, E. D.
DIXON May 8, of diphtheria, in the forty-fourth year of her age, Mrs. Amy
J. DIXON. Funeral Friday, May 10, at the residence of her brother-in-law,
R. MOTT, 348 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn.
A DOSE OF PARIS GREEN.
A Young German who made Poor Work in Attempting to Commit Suicide.
Nathan STRAUSS, aged nineteen, has been living for the past three months at
No. 77 Lawrence Street, near Myrtle Avenue. His father, according to some
accounts, is a wealthy cigar manufacturer of New York; according to others
only a workman in a cigar factory. Between the two, however, the best of
feeling does not exist, and they have been estranged since New Year's. Last
evening young STRAUSS visited A. WIDMANN's barber shop, adjoining the first
floor of his boarding house. Mr. WIDMANN says thas STRAUSS was soon
thereafter taken sick and began vomiting a greenish liquid. As the young
man had frequently threatened to take his life unless his father became
reconciled to him and received him back, Mr. WIDMANN regarded his symptoms
with suspicion and questioned him. STRAUSS referred him to Bertha WOLF, a
pretty Jewess, living at No. 94 Myrtle Avenue, and on sending there it was
ascertained that he had written her a letter bidding her adieu and stating
that he had taken poison. She had, however, regarded the notice in the
light of a joke. The barber at once sent for a policeman who summoned Dr.
PECK and Ambulance Surgeon MORDOUGH. Antidotes were administered, and the
would-be suicide was removed to the L.I. College Hospital. One of the
barbers told the reporter that STRAUSS had been out of work.
10 May 1878
Lawrence BROOKE, aged 68; funeral Sunday, Simpson M. E. Church.
William T. CARPENTER, aged 63; funeral tomorrow, 291 South Fifth Street.
Sarah E. CUNNINGHAM, aged 46; funeral today, 133 Atlantic Avenue.
Rev. P. T. ROGERS, aged 47; funeral Sunday, St. Peter's Church.
Nellie WALCOTT, aged 2; funeral today, 652 Baltic Street.
Patrick FARRELL; funeral tomorrow, 101 Sands Street.
William GAUGHEN, Sr., aged 78, funeral today, 128 North Third Street, E. D.
Israel T. POTTER, aged 56; funeral tomorrow, 299 President Street.
Sadie A. PRIMLEY, aged 4; funeral today, 1073 Fulton Street.
Antonio RALLO; funeral today, 487 Myrtle Avenue.
Georgiana STUART; funeral today, 1089 DeKalb Avenue.
Thomas HARROLD, aged 77; funeral Sunday, 1154 Pacific Street.
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.-A Child Five Years Old Kills His Brother,
Three Years of Age The Result of Playing with a Pistol.
A terrible accident occurred this morning at the house of a man named
BOHMKE, residing at No. 115 Van Brunt Street. His two infant boys, Louis,
aged five years and John, aged three years, were at play, when the
curiosity of the elder prompted him to inspect the contents of a bureau
standing in the kitchen. In one of the drawers he found a pistol which
belonged to his father. The bright mountings of the weapon caught the
little fellow's eye at once, and he eagerly seized it. The two began to
play with the pistol, when suddenly, while in the hands of Louis, it was
discharged. The ball struck John in the head, passing through it, and
killing him instantly. The Third Precinct Police took Louis into custody
and in spite of his tears and entreaties led him to the Butler Street
station-house to await the action of Coroner SIMMS, who promptly held an
inquest, and a verdict of accidental death being rendered he at once
discharged the boy Louis.
Nathan STRAUSS' Unrequited Love.
Nathan STRAUSS, aged nineteen, who took paris green on Wednesday night at
his boarding house, in Lawrence Street, Near Myrtle Avenue, died on
Thursday night at the Long Island College Hospital. Coroner SIMMS held the
inquest yesterday, and a verdict of suicide was rendered. Meyer STRAUSS, of
150 Avenue C, New York, father of the deceased, testified that he believed
that decreased took the poison because his love for Bertha WOLF had not
been returned. Dr. Henry M. AYRES testified as to the condition of the
patient in the hospital.
11 May 1878
Nellie BOYD; funeral tomorrow, 115 Dikeman Street.
Anna FISHER, aged 75; funeral tomorrow, 872 Madison Street.
James O'BRIEN, aged 38 (or 33?); funeral today, 203 Amity Street.
Andrew F. WHITLOCK, aged 29(?); funeral tomorrow, 51 Dean Street.
Rosa BOSKOWITZ, aged 61; funeral tomorrow, 157 Duffield Street.
Jane R. TROW, AGED 57; funeral today, 285 Adelphi Street.
Mary McCARTY, aged 36; funeral today, 66 Jackson Street, E.D.
13 May 1878
Anna B. ARNOLD, aged 19; funeral today, 459 Warren Street.
Elizabeth BRIORDY, funeral yesterday, 59 Amity Street.
Lawrence BROOKE, aged 68; funeral yesterday, Simpson M. E. Church.
Clara J. BUTTRICK, aged 8 months; funeral today, 1101 Bergen Street.
Rev. P. T. ROGERS, aged 47; funeral yesterday, St. Peter's Church.
Ella W. SHEARMAN, aged 3; funeral yesterday, 242 Sackett Street.
Wm. HODGSON, aged 84; funeral yesterday, 116 Third Street.
Eliza CASEY; funeral Wednesday, 25 Grace Court.
Alice COLE, aged 29; funeral tomorrow, 94 South Fourth Street, E. D.
Elizabeth SANDERSON, aged 68; funeral tomorrow, 15 Jefferson Street.
Mary S. SMITH, aged 83; funeral tomorrow, 131 Prospect Place.
Kitty C. COOPER, aged 7; funeral yesterday, 365 Nostrand Avenue.
DAKIN At his residence, this city, on Monday morning, May 13,
Major-General Thomas S. DAKIN, in the forty-seventh year of his age. Notice
of funeral hereafter.
SMITH On Sunday, May 12, Mary S. SMITH, widow of Daniel McFaul SMITH, in
the eighty-third year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend her funeral, on Tuesday, May 14, at the residence of her son-in-law,
S. Warren SPEDEN (SNEDEN?), No. 131 Prospect Place. Please omit flowers.
Funeral of a Mason and Odd Fellow.
The funeral services of Lawrence BROOKE, for forty-five years a member of
the Corner Stone Lodge, F. & A. M., and a prominent member of Montauk Lodge
No. 114, I.O.O.F., took place from the Simpson M. E. Church, on Clemont
Avenue, yesterday afternoon at four o'clock. Rev. Dr. SIMMS spoke in
eulogistic terms of the character of the deceased, saying that for the last
thirteen years he had from week to week been found in his seat in the
lecture room and in the church, and he could safely say as a minister of
the gospel that neither man, woman nor child could lay a finger on Lawrence
BROOKE and say that he had ever done anything but what was prompted by good
and pure motives. After the services the Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges
filed by the remains of the deceased and took a farewell look at his
familiar face. At the grave at the Evergreens Cemetery, N. G. Wm. H.
FRIDAY, of Montauk Lodge, delivered the last rites of the Order, followed
by the Masonic burial service, conducted by the Master of Corner Stone
Lodge, Mr. J. RUTAN.
Eastern District-A Bride Burned to Death in Greenpoint.
Mrs. Abram COLE, residing at Calyer and Dobbin Streets, Greenpoint, on
Saturday last applied a patent stove polish to clean the stove, and placed
a can containing a quantity of the liquid on the rear of the range. The can
almost instantly exploded, throwing a quantity of the burning fluid on Mrs.
COLE's clothes. Her brother, who was present, wrapped his coat about her,
but seeing that that was insufficient, stated to go to an adjoining room to
procure a blanket. In his haste he tripped on the doorsill, and striking
his head with considerable force against the floor, became senseless. Mrs.
COLE's cries attracted the attention of passersby, one of whom, Mr. Daniel
MOORE, succeeded in putting out the flames, not however, until Mrs. COLE's
clothing had been almost entirely burned off from her body. A physician was
immediately summoned, but the injuries received by Mrs. COLE were so severe
that nothing could be done, and yesterday morning she died.
Mrs. COLE formerly resided in Williamsburg, and was married to her husband
on Thursday. The is the second wife Mr. COLE has lost within a year, the
first being a sister of the one who died yesterday. The funeral will be
held tomorrow from the residence of the parents of deceased, at 94 South
Fourth Street, tomorrow.
GENERAL DAKIN.
HIS SUDDEN DEMISE FROM HEART DISEASE.
From Plymouth Church to a Death Bed What He Said to a Friend About the
Chaplain BEECHER's Sermon From the Plough to the Command of a Division of
the National Guard Arrangements for the Funeral.
Major-General Thomas Spencer DAKIN, commandant of the Second Division, died
at his residence, 376 Pearl Street, at 5:45 o'clock this morning, of
paralysis of the heart. Last evening he attended Plymouth Church with the
Thirteenth Regiment, of which he was an early member, and listened to
Chaplain BEECHER's discourse to the command. For some time past the General
had not felt entirely well; in fact, he had not been in perfect health
since an attack of gastric fever about three years ago, when it was
expected he would die. About a month ago he went to Saratoga for a short
time, thinking that he would be benefited by the change. Yesterday he was
poorly all day, and in marching down to church with the regiment he
complained to Col. Wm. H. THOMPSON, of his staff, who was by his side, that
he "had a headache, the first in his life, and that his eyes seemed dim,"
and it was observed by Captain A. T. DODGE, who sat the next pew behind him
that he was restless during the service. He sat in the front pew, directly
opposite Chaplain BEECHER, with Colonel THOMPSON, Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel
RICHARDS, and Major William M. IVINS. Leaving the church he walked home,
and Colonel THOMPSON bade him good night at the door. In speaking of the
sermon the General said he wouldn't have missed it for anything.
About midnight he awoke with a tightness of the chest and choking
sensation, and Mrs. DAKIN sent for Dr. F. M. SWAIM, who is surgeon on the
Second Division staff. The doctor quickly arrived and after prescribing
remained with him until about five o'clock. At that hour the General felt
easier and Dr. SWAIM left with the promise that he would return in an hour.
"Don't be longer," said the General. Before the doctor returned the General
breathed his last. He went off without any apparent pain, merely taking one
or two short gasps. Mrs. THOMPSON, a cousin of the Generals' from Orange
County, and Mrs. DAKIN were at the bedside when he died. Col. THOMPSON was
telegraphed for and reached the house soon afterward.
Deceased was born in Orange County, in this state in 1831, but his youth
was passed in Ulster County, to which locality his father removed with his
family when deceased was two years old. Up to his seventeenth year he
worked on the farm, when he left home and came to New York. He found
employment in a commission house as office boy, was soon after promoted to
clerk, and after a service covering a considerable period of years
succeeded to a partnership in the business. In 1868 he formed the firm of
Thomas S. Dakin & Co., importers and commission merchants, which continued
in existence until the fall of 1861, when it dissolved, and General DAKIN
became interested in the oil business. In 1870 he retired from active
business life. The military career of General DAKIN covers the years from
1859 up to the present, during which interval he rose by successive
promotion from the ranks to the position of Major General commanding the
Second Division. He received the distinction of being elevated to the
Captaincy of H Company in the Thirteenth Regiment from the ranks;
subsequently he served two years on the staff of General CROOKE, and then
at the unanimous request of his company resumed command of that
organization, by consent, but without severing his connection with the
Brigade Staff. He served with his company in the several campaigns in the
early days of the war, at Suffolk, Va. and elsewhere. In 1866 he was
elected Major of the Thirteenth; a year later he was promoted
Lieutenant-Colonel, and two years more saw him in command of the regiment
as Colonel. This was in June, 1869. In the fall of that year he was chosen
Brigadier General, and held command of the Fifth Brigade up to February,
1875, when he was appointed Major General by Gov. TILDEN.
As an expert with the rifle, at long range, General DAKIN's reputation is
worldwide. Dollymount and Creedmoor answer to his prowess. To his coolness
and organizing faculty the Americans were indebted for the first signal
victory won at Creedmoor, when, at urgent solicitation, as Captain of the
reserves, he wrested victory from the Canadians with a team which had hap
but a single afternoon's practice on the day before the match. This season
he had only been to Creedmoor once, when he made poor practice.
In his younger days he was a capital cricketer and baseball player, and in
this connection it may be stated that he was among the first to propose
rules to make baseball a national game.
In the fall of 1876 he ran for Congress in the Third District, but was defeated.
FOUND AT LAST.
The Fate of a Missing Merchant Solved Drowned on New Year's Day.
Mr. Israel T. POTTER, a wealthy gentleman, residing in President Street,
between Smith and Court, engaged in the commission business in Barclay
Street, New York, disappeared last New Year's Day. Unavailing search was
made for him for months. It was feared he had committed suicide.
The Third Precinct police were communicated with on the 22d, and at once
telegraphed the disappearance of Mr. POTTER to Headquarters, with a
description of him. On the 30th of April, James GARNER and John HALL,
boatmen, found the body of a man off the foot of Sackett Street. It was
that of a person judged to be forty years of age, five feet eight inches,
with black chin whiskers and moustache, and was dressed in black chinchilla
overcoat, black diagonal undercoat, dark mixed pantaloons, white shirt, and
congress gaiters. It had evidently been a long time in the water. The body
was taken to the Morgue, but no one seems to have connected it with the
POTTER case, and it being in advanced stages of decomposition, a speedy
inquest was held, and a week ago last Saturday the remains were conveyed to
Potter's Field, under the caption of "unknown dead."
But last Thursday, Dr. POTTER, a son of the missing man, called at the
Morgue and made inquiries respecting the body. Pieces of the coat and
pantaloons were given him. He inquired particularly about the chin
whiskers, but upon that point Keeper MCGUIRE could not give him definite
information, as the lower portion of the face was gone. By comparing the
descriptions given above, and by means of the cloth, the son finally
satisfied himself that the deceased was his father, and obtained a
disinterment permit from the Board of Health. The body was disinterred and
identified as that of Mr. POTTER.
The funeral took place from the residence of the deceased on Saturday.
14 May 1878
Hugh BRADY, aged 76; funeral tomorrow, 129 Canton Street.
Ann DONOHUE, aged 45; funeral tomorrow, 635 Classon Avenue.
Bernard MCDONALD, aged 71; funeral today, 39 Jay Street.
Jerome A. EISENLORD; funeral today, 34 North Elliott Place.
Eleanor M WOODHULL; funeral tomorrow, St. Luke's Church.
DAKIN Suddenly, at his residence, in this city, on Monday morning, May 13,
Major-General Thomas S. DAKIN, in the forty-seventh year of his age. The
funeral services will be held in the Church of the Redeemer, corner Fourth
Avenue and Pacific Street, on Thursday, May 16.
TAYLOR On Tuesday, May 14, after a long illness, Willie P., only son of
James A. and Isabella F. TAYLOR, aged fourteen years and nineteen days.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 106 Wilson Street,
on Thursday, 16th inst.
15 May 1878
Eliza CASEY; funeral today, 25 Grace Court.
Bridget DILLON, aged 60; funeral today, corner Bond and Baltic Streets.
Joseph PLADWELL, aged 65; funeral tomorrow, 394 Sackett Street.
Jane COLLARD; funeral today, 154 Meserole Avenue.
BALL Wednesday, May 15, Reuben W. BALL, in the sixty-eighth year of his
age. Relatives and friends of the family are respectively invited to attend
his funeral from his late residence, No. 1136 Atlantic Avenue, on Friday, May 17.
DAKIN Suddenly, at his residence, in this city, on Monday morning, May 13,
Major-General Thomas S. DAKIN, in the forty-seventh year of his age. The
funeral services will be held in the Church of the Redeemer, corner Fourth
Avenue and Pacific Street, On Thursday, May 16.
TAYLOR On Tuesday, May 14, after a long illness, Willie P., only son of
James A. and Isabella F. TAYLOR, aged fourteen years and nineteen days.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 106 Wilson Street, on
Thursday, 16th inst.
A Body Identified.
The body of the laborer who dropped dead yesterday at the corner of
Cranberry and Henry Streets, has been identified as that of Matthew BERRY
(or BARRY?), of Church Street, near Henry.
16 May 1878
William ATTFIELD, aged 69; funeral today, 391 Seventeenth Street.
Thomas R. COLLIER, aged 37; funeral tomorrow, 183 Franklin Avenue.
Margaret GRAHAM, aged 53; funeral today, 58 Hudson Avenue.
James HUGHES, aged 45; funeral today, St. Peter's Hospital.
Eliza MCGAHY, aged 73; funeral tomorrow, 112 Second Street.
Bridget MERRIGAN, aged 61; funeral today, 96 North Fifth Street.
Graves POWER; funeral tomorrow, 436 Carlton Avenue.
John BRAUCH, aged 22, funeral tomorrow, Church of the Holy Trinity, E. D.
Albert WIEMERS, aged 9; funeral today, 170 South Ninth Street, E. D.
Joseph A. BAUDIER, aged 3 months; funeral tomorrow, 29 Willow Place.
Leonard MANQUIS, aged 38; funeral tomorrow, 189 Atlantic Avenue.
Selina A. SAYLES, aged 22; funeral tomorrow, St. John's Church.
DAKIN Suddenly, at his residence, in this city, on Monday morning, May 13,
Major-General Thomas S. DAKIN, in the forty-seventh year of his age. The
funeral services will be held in the Church of the Redeemer, corner Fourth
Avenue and Pacific Street, On Thursday, May 16.
TAYLOR On Tuesday, May 14, after a long illness, Willie P., only son of
James A. and Isabella F. TAYLOR, aged fourteen years and nineteen days.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 106 Wilson Street, on
Thursday, 16th inst.
A CORPSE IN THE WOODS.
Suicide of an Unknown Man at Gravesend.
The body of a man was discovered by some boys yesterday hanging by a piece
of clothes line around his neck from the limb of a tree in Judge Lott's
woods, about 1,000 feet from the old Coney Island road, Gravesend.
Constable John MALONEY, of Parkville, cut the body down, and in the pockets
were found a card bearing the inscription: "For Coroner Jacob BUTZ, of
Wilmington; subject of the nomination of the Democratic party;" a new
two-bladed jackknife, a piece of the Public Ledger, dated Wednesday, May 8,
1878, and two red pocket handkerchief's with white spots on them. The man
appeared to be of German descent, about forty-five years old, height five
feet eight inches, weight 175 pounds, of light complexion, smooth face and
dark hair. He was dressed in a suit of black clothes, white shirt and
collar, a black necktie, a soft felt hat and a light pair of boots. Justice
MCMAHON held an inquest, and a verdict of suicide by hanging was rendered.
The Fatal Stove Polish.
Mr. Thomas WHITFORD, Chief of the Bureau of Combustibles of the Department
of Fire and Buildings, has made a careful analysis of some of Boyntons'
Liquid Stove Polish, with which Mrs. Abraham J. COLES, of 123 Calyer
Street, E. D., was burned to death last Saturday morning. He reports that
the compound is composed of naphtha with a little blacklead, and is
extremely dangerous. The Board of Fire Commissioners is unable to prohibit
the sale of the dangerous mixture, as it is not used for illumination
purposes, and the law under which the Board acts gives them authority only
over illuminating substances. It is only fair to state that the directions
pasted on each can of the polish contain the warning, "Don't use it about
the fire."
17 May 1878
Sarah BADGER, aged 75; funeral today, 389 Willoughby Avenue.
Edward CLARK, aged 33; funeral today, 210 Hoyt Street.
Mrs. E. D. DOWNING; funeral today, Bedford Avenue Baptist Church.
Sadie GILDERSLEEVE, aged 9 months; funeral today, 200 Park Avenue.
Alice A. NICHOLAS, aged 19; funeral today, 51 St. John's Street.
Edward FOOS, aged 34; funeral today, 337 South Fourth Street.
Eastern District-A GERMAN SHOEMAKER STARVES HIMSELF TO DEATH.
The Story of a Miser who Saved Money, was a Religious Enthusiast and would
not Eat Meat Because it Cost Too Much.
Leopold John MILLER, forty-two years of age, a German shoemaker, was found
dead seated in a chair in his attic residence at the corner of Metropolitan
Avenue and Olive Street last night. From all that can be learned of
deceased, he was so niggardly that he starved himself to death. It was
generally supposed in the neighborhood that he was very poor, but Coroner
NOLAN this morning found in his trunk five savings bank books and money
aggregating $620. He was a religious enthusiast and left a letter written
in German glorifying the Almighty. He told the neighbors that he ate no
meat, because it was too dear, and used to gather refuse fat and make soup
of it. When he resided at No. 85 Bushwick Avenue in 1875, he was sent to
the Flatbush Insane Asylum for claiming other men's wives as his own. His
father and sister, who are very poor, reside in Baden-Baden, Germany, and
he has a sister who resides, it is thought, at Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Officer CURRAN's Murderer as a Complainant.
John MCGUIRE, twenty years of age, was brought from Albany yesterday by
Officer FREESTONE. He is accused by Andrew YATES, of 391 Bedford Avenue, of
stealing a watch valued at $160, on the 7th inst. YATES, killed Officer
CURRAN during an election riot at Prospect Street and Hudson Avenue, in
1865, and while imprisoned in Albany became acquainted with MCGUIRE, who as
soon as their terms of imprisonment were out, he brought home to Brooklyn
as a friend and boarder.
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS OF VARIOUS KINDS.
A Railroad Watchman Loses a Leg The Head of a Man Broken by Falling Down
Stairs Several Runaway Mishaps, Etc.
Frank BOWERS, a watchman employed by the Prospect Park & Coney Island
Railroad, was run over by an engine this morning at the Ninth Avenue and
Twentieth Street depot. He had switched the engine for the 7:40 train out,
and made an attempt to jump on the step while the engine was in motion a
direct violation of the company's rules. He missed his footing and fell
under the wheel, which passed over one leg below the knee and completely
severed it. He was removed to the hospital.
A PAINTER'S FATAL FALL.
David SAUNDERS, a painter, forty-four years of age, residing in Franklin
Avenue, near the City Line, fell yesterday afternoon from a scaffold
erected at a height of forty feet at the new four-story building, No. 680
Dean Street. An ambulance was summoned, but on the way to the hospital he
died. The body was taken to the Morgue.
18 May 1878
John DOOLEY, aged 54; funeral tomorrow, St. John's Church.
Catharine T. EVANS, aged 67; funeral tomorrow, 147 Monroe Street.
Lucy A. HOOTON, aged 1; funeral tomorrow, cor of Thirty-eighth Street & Third Avenue.
Catharine STAPLETON, aged 62; funeral tomorrow, 53 Columbia Street.
John FAULFNER, aged 21, funeral tomorrow, 67 Hope Street.
Edward HAYNES; funeral tomorrow, 836 Classon Avenue.
Richard H. HEALY, aged 29; funeral tomorrow, 122 Summit Street.
Phebe M. KEESE; funeral Monday, 114 Columbia Heights.
James LONGSTREET, aged 63; funeral tomorrow, 13 Manhasset Place.
Olive N. WHYTE, aged 6 months; funeral today, 421 Pulaski Street.
Patrick BURK, aged 56; funeral tomorrow, 41 South Sixth Street, E. D.
LOCKWOOD Suddenly of congestion of the lungs, on Friday, at half past 4
PM, Aggie, youngest daughter of Fred. E. and Martha LOCKWOOD, in the
seventh (7th) year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence of her grandmother, No. 61 Patchen Avenue,
on Sunday. Sacramento, Cal., and San Antonio, Texas, papers please copy.
Fatal Sugar Refinery Accident.
Fred SPETCHEL, forty years of age, employed at Havemeyer & Elder's sugar
refinery, fell from the second story to the ground floor through a hatchway
this morning, and was instantly killed.
The Locomotive Accident.
Coroner SIMMS will hold on Tuesday next the inquest on the body of Francis
BARR, the night-watchman who died yesterday at the Long Island College
Hospital from being run over by an engine at the Prospect Park & Coney
Island Railroad depot. The body was removed to Gravesend.
Bad Pay Killed Him.
John A. WOOD, grocer, of No. 394 1/2 Gates Avenue, failed a few days ago,
and made an assignment to Fred CLEMENT, Jr., for the benefit of his
creditors. His indebtedness is $1,912.80, and his actual assets $364. His
books disclose the fact that his customers owe him $2,254.82, all in small
amounts, from $1 upwards.
Steward Scott Dead.
James I. SCOTT, steward of the Insane Asylum, at Flatbush, died at twelve
o'clock, last night of heart disease.
20 May 1878
Hannah M. GRAVER, aged 61; funeral yesterday, 16 Grand Street, E. D.
Wm J. GILLEN, aged 19; funeral yesterday, 182 Willoughby Street.
Edgar GRESHAM, aged 1; funeral today, 329 Monroe Street.
Bridget HAGGERTY, aged 58; funeral yesterday, 374 Warren Street.
Charles A. HUNT, aged 9; funeral yesterday, 403 Clermont Avenue.
Robert KELLY, aged 40; funeral yesterday, 137 Bergen Street.
Emmaretta POWER, aged 38; funeral yesterday, 120 Carlton Avenue.
Mary MURPHY, aged 43; funeral yesterday, 9 Fifth Avenue.
Joseph REGAN, aged 76; funeral today, 335 Degraw Street.
Charlotte G. SIEMON, aged 41; funeral today, 338 Navy Street.
Frederick SPRING; funeral today, 139 Amity Street.
Wm. BLAKE, aged 64; funeral today, 176 Gold Street.
Carrie E. ROCKFELLER, aged 8 months; funeral yesterday, 51 Fourth Street, E.D.
Charles A. BANCKER, aged 4; funeral tomorrow, 430 Clinton Avenue.
Patrick J. BERGAN, aged 33; funeral tomorrow, 317 Livingston Street.
Catharine H. HAWKINS, aged 52; funeral tomorrow, 79 Hewes Street, E. D.
James MCCAFFIL, aged ?; funeral today, 137 Lawrence Street.
Ann SHEPHERD, aged 63; funeral tomorrow, 52 Tompkins Place.
Catharine L. SLIPPER; funeral tomorrow, 86 Woddhull Street.
BANCKER On Sunday, 19th instant, of scarlet fever, Charles A., youngest
son of William D. and Jersey A. BANCKER, aged four years and three months.
Private funeral from residence of his parents, 430 Clinton Avenue, on
Tuesday, 21st instant.
CONANT On Sunday, May 19, Lois E., wife of C. F. CONANT, aged forty-four
years. Funeral services at her late residence, 549 Lafayette Avenue,
Tuesday, May 21. Relatives and friends invited.
SHEPHERD In this city, May 19, Mrs. Ann, widow of the late John SHEPHERD,
in the sixty-third year of her age. Funeral from the residence of Captain
Isaac R. STAPLES, 52 Tompkins Place, on Tuesday. Friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend. The remains will be taken to Brookline,
Mass., for interment.
Hung Himself.
Charles SEIMS, aged thirty-five, a shoemaker, married, the father of three
children, and living at No. 577 Sixth Avenue, became unaccountably
despondent nine days ago. His appetite failed him and he passed his nights
in wakefulness. At half-past three PM, Saturday, he was found hanging dead
from the door of his bedroom. A jury impanel led by Coroner SIMMS rendered
a verdict of suicide.
21 May 1878
Mary V. CARLIN, aged 24; funeral tomorrow, 395 Union Street.
Elizabeth FORREST, aged 84, funeral today, 137 (or 187?) Putnam Avenue.
Rollie H. HALLOCK, aged 7; funeral today, 311 Van Buren Street.
Vyse TANSLEY, aged 64; funeral today, 105 Livingston Street.
Addie M FARMER, aged 28; funeral today, Leonard Street M. E. Church, E. D.
Austin W. OTIS, aged 73; funeral Thursday, 372 Lewis Avenue.
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.-FALLING OF ONE OF THE TRUSSES OF THE ELEVATED RAILWAY.
A Brooklyn Man Fatally Injured and two New Yorkers Severely Hurt, on the
Bowery The Unlucky Breaking of a Chain.
An accident which in all probability will prove fatal to a Brooklyn man and
the maiming for life of two others, occurred at noon today on the Elevated
Railroad, now in the course of construction, on the East Side.
The point at which the accident happened was nearly opposite the Bowery
Theatre on the right hand side of the Bowery going up. It happened thus: A
number of workmen were engaged raising one of the enormous iron trusses in
order to place it in position across the thoroughfare. A steam derrick was
stationed on the road above one of the iron columns for the purpose of
lifting the truss. When the truss had been raised some distance from the
ground the iron chain which fastened it to the end of the derrick snapped,
and the mass of iron came to the ground, carrying everything before it.
Several men were holding on to a guide rope at the time the chain snapped.
A few of them managed to get out of the way, but three were hit by the
truss. These were Edward McCANAN, aged 36, who lives at 145 Adams Street,
in this city; Bayard A. BERRYMAN, aged 46, of 88 East Third Street, New
York; and John H. ROBERTSON, aged 54, of 222 East Thirty-ninth Street, New York.
The three men were quickly extricated and removed into stores near at hand.
It was thought that McCANAN was dead, but he soon recovered sufficiently to
speak. Ambulances arrived and they were all taken to Chamber's Street Hospital.
The report of the surgeon at the hospital was that McCANON (spelled both
ways in article) was in a critical condition. His right leg smashed up,
there is a lacerated wound on the scalp and several ribs are broken on the
right side. BERRYMAN's leg is terribly cut from just below the left leg to
toes. The ankle is fractured and all the bones of the foot broken.
ROBERTSON received a dislocation of right thigh and a lacerated wound of
the scalp. All patients are suffering severely from the effects of the shock.
The truss which fell weighs about 5,000 pounds. Instead of the chain to the
derrick being of one inch and a half iron, it was only three-quarters of an
inch. It is claimed that the accident could not have happened if the chain
had been stout enough to carry the immense weight which was put upon it.
JAMES M'CAFFILL'S DEATH.
Was the Deceased Drunk? The Family Dispute the Allegation.
The inquest into the circumstances of the Nilssen Hall accident was begun
by Coroner SIMMS yesterday afternoon at the residence of the deceased, 137
Lawrence Street. The affidavit of Ambulance Surgeon MORDOUGH, which
corresponded with the statement published yesterday in this paper, was read
together with that of Dr. Geo. R. WESTBROOK, House Surgeon in the Long
Island College Hospital. The latter was to this effect:
Deceased was brought in about 9 AM on May 17, in an unconscious condition,
having a scalp wound on the left side over the occipital bone paralysis of
the right side and of spincter muscles, left pupil about normal, right one
slightly dilated, inspiration and pulse rapid; during the night of the 17th
and morning of the 18th showed signs of consciousness, but soon became
profoundly comatose; pulse 150, respiration 60; he remained in this
condition until about 2:45 PM, May 18, when he died; a post mortem
examination made the same afternoon showed a fracture extending from the
apex of the temporal bone backward about four inches into the occipital
bone, on the left side; a large clot of blood was found over this fracture
between the duramater and bone; also a large sub-merringial clot on the
right side over the anterior and middle lobes of the brain; in my opinion
death resulted from compression of the brain following fracture of the skull.
A nephew of the deceased who was present took exception to the allegation
of Ambulance Surgeon MORDOUGH that the deceased had been drinking, and so
much controversy was developed on this point that Coroner SIMMS adjourned
to 4:30 PM today, at the First Precinct Station house for further inquiry.
22 May 1878
John M. DAVIS, aged 21; funeral tomorrow, 47 Tiffany Place.
Letitia GILLESPIE; funeral today, 80 South Elliott Place.
Margaret MCKEON, aged 75; funeral tomorrow, 103 Luqurer Street.
Charlotte J. ROGERS, aged 30; funeral tomorrow, 76 Downing Street.
Mary A. TEBBER, aged 69; funeral today, 788 Jefferson Avenue.
Eliza G. WINDHORST, aged 71; funeral tomorrow, Home of the Aged.
Edward ARMSTRONG, aged 46; funeral tomorrow, 217 Green Street, E. D.
Leonard W. TURNER, aged 5; funeral tomorrow, 811 Fulton Street.
ARMSTRONG - On Tuesday, May 21, 1878, Edward ARMSTRONG, in the forty-sixth
year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family and members of
Hermitage Lodge No. 165 I.O.O.F., and members of Seawanbaka Tribe No. 12,
I.O.R.M., are respectively invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence No. 217 Green Street, Greenpoint, On Thursday, May 23, 1878. Meet
at house, thence to Greenwood.
WOODRUFF Mary A., widow of the late George H. WOODRUFF, on Thursday, May
21, 1878, aged fifty-six years and four months. Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Death of James MCCAFFILL.
The Coroner's inquiry into the cause of the death of James MCCAFFILL
resulted in a verdict that it was caused by accidentally falling down
stairs at Svea Hall, such fall being caused by apoplexy, superinduced by
alcoholic stimulants (rest cut off).
23 May 1878
Francis E. CLARKE, aged 3; funeral today, 230 Concord Street.
John GILL, aged 88; funeral tomorrow, 424 Union Street.
Emeline MALONY, aged 69; funeral Saturday, 370 Clermont Avenue.
Patrick MCLAUGLIN, aged 65; funeral today, 9? Lawrence Street.
Martha E. PLATT; funeral today, 364 Tompkins Avenue.
Charlotte J. ROGERS, aged 30; funeral today, 75 Downing Street.
Mary M. SWEENY, aged 44; funeral Saturday, 2?? Jay Street.
Sarah G. ABRAMS, aged 45(?); funeral tomorrow, Union Avenue Baptist Church.
Nancy BEGGERS, aged 91; funeral tomorrow, 67 Rapelye Street.
Phillip DELAMATER, aged 23; funeral tomorrow, 02 Ainslie Street.
Annie O'TOOLE, aged 51; funeral today, 103 Water Street.
Martha STUCKEY; funeral today, 134 Norman Avenue, E. D.
Nicholas REDMOND, aged 50; funeral tomorrow, 1100 Fulton Avenue.
VAN DAM On Thursday, the 23d instant, after a short illness, Miss Eliza
VAN DAM. Notice of funeral tomorrow.
WOODRUFF Mary A., widow of the late George H. WOODRUFF, on Tuesday, May
21, 1878, aged fifty-six years and four months. Funeral will take place on
Friday, 24th instant, from her late residence, 347 Bridge Street. Friends
are invited to attend.
24 May 1878
Mary D. COONEY, aged 72, funeral today, Church of Our Lady of Victory.
Robert J. FOLGER, aged 77; funeral today, 412 Cumberland Street.
Mamie IRVINE, aged 2; funeral today, 16 Hoyt Street.
James J. MCGARRY, aged 3; funeral today, 467 Warren Street.
Edward R. WILSON, aged 24; funeral tomorrow, 194 South First Street, E. D.
Daniel HUSTON, aged 83; funeral tomorrow, ?33 Penn Street.
Elizabeth LAWRENCE, aged 78; funeral today; corner of Eckford Street and
Nassau, Avenue, E. D.
Mary PIERCY, aged 70; funeral today, 428 Union Street.
Harry STANTON, aged 14 months; funeral tomorrow, 184 Division Avenue.
STEWART On the 24th inst., at Watkins, N.Y., after a long illness, Rev.
Abel T. STEWART, D. D., in the fifty-sixth year of his age. Notice of
funeral tomorrow.
HOMICIDES.THE THIRD AND FOURTH POLICE PRECINCT CASES
Death of James SMITH Action of the Coroner The Columbia Street Barroom
Affray Shocking Revelations.
James SMITH, whose skull was fractured at 2 AM on Sunday morning in a
street fight in Park Avenue, died at six o'clock last evening in the City
Hospital. Three persons were arrested at the time by the Fourth Precinct
police on suspicion of having been implicated in the affray, Peter
O'CONNELL, driver of 296 Kent Avenue; Michael FINNERTY, junkman, of 152
Steuben Street; and Daniel COOMBS, laborer, of 146 Steuben Street. SMITH
lived at 57 Graham Street, and bore a bad reputation. On the night in
question he was seen by Officer MAIMBERG under the influence of liquor and
spoiling for a fight.
The officer ordered him home, and SMITH seemingly obeyed. About an hour
later, however, he was found by Officer MARTIN suffering from a scalp
wound, and was taken by him to the City Hospital. The wound appeared to be
only superficial, and was dressed; but SMITH resolved upon returning home,
and the hospital authorities not being able to compel him to remain,
permitted him to leave. On the way he stopped at the station house, but
aside from saying that he had been struck with a stone, refused to make any
statement.
Captain LEICH, however, kept his eyes on the case. Up to Tuesday night
SMITH seemed to be doing well; then he suddenly began to sink. One arm
became paralyzed, and also his tongue and he soon lapsed into
insensibility. His physician, Dr. CHASE, of Kent Avenue, and Dr. MALONE,
reported the fact to the Coroner and the police, and on Wednesday the
patient was removed to the City Hospital, where his skull was trepanned,
but without the results hoped for.
Yesterday Officer GELHARDT and Detective PRICE arrested two more men
supposed to have been engaged in the street fight in which deceased
received his death wound. John ANDERSON, driver of 108 Grand Avenue, and
William BARDON, morocco dresser, of 283 Kent Avenue. Officer GELHARDT also
arrested John MCKEEVER, a carpenter, of 344 Kent Avenue, as a witness in
the case. Justice RILEY, soon after Peter O'CONNELL's arrest, discharged
him, the prisoner having satisfied him of his innocence.
Dr. SHEPARD will make a post-mortem examination of the body this afternoon,
assisted by Drs. MALONE and CHASE. The time for the inquest has not been fixed.
The Death of Edward HUGHES.
Captain LEAVY, of the Third Precinct, has been making a careful
investigation during the last twenty-four hours into the circumstances
attending the death of Edward HUGHES, the homeless man, whose body was
found yesterday morning in a passage way in the rear of Owen DONNELLEY's
saloon. He says that from all accounts both the bartender, Patrick
FITZPATRICK, and HUGHES were under the influence of liquor; that a quarrel
ensued, and blows were interchanged, but with fist only. HUGHES was knocked
down, and falling to rise was allowed to lie on the floor for some time
until finally he was dragged by two men into the passage-way in question,
not more than fourteen feet from the end of the bar, and left there. That
was about nine o'clock. He was allowed to remain there until the next
morning about four o'clock, when a man named CORGAN, living up stairs,
found the body and notified Officer WALKER. There were slight bruises on
the face of the deceased, and blood on his shirt. The Captain thinks that
as the passage-way in question led to the second story, several persons at
least must have stepped over it. Dr. SHEPHERD found a very large clot of
blood on the brain yesterday. The other organs were in a healthy condition.
Coroner SIMMS today committed FITZPATRICK to jail to await the result of
the inquest.
Coroner SIMMS will hold the inquest next Wednesday, 7:30 PM, in his office
in the Court House. Friends of the deceased have appeared, and have had the
body removed to MORAN's undertaking establishment in Columbia Street, where
the funeral will take place today. Interment will take place at Holy Cross
Cemetery.
Accidentally Poisoned.
Coroner NOLAN was notified today that John W. GORDEN, of 143 Richardson
Street, Fifteenth Ward, had died from accidentally taking a dose of
morphine. The attending physician was Dr. A. D. ATWOOD.
25 May 1878
Elizabeth BLAIR, aged 79; funeral tomorrow, Graham Institute.
Belle BRIDGHAM, aged 25; funeral tomorrow, tomorrow, 504 Dean Street.
Irving B. PARKER, aged 3; funeral today, 392 Lafayette Avenue.
Matilda LOCKWOOD, aged 59; funeral tomorrow, 310 South Third Street.
E. O. ANDREWS, aged 31; funeral Monday, St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Rev. Abel T. STEWART, aged 56; funeral Monday, First Reformed Dutch Church.
STEWART At Watkins, NY, May 24, Rev. Abel T. STEWART, D. D., in the
fifty-sixth year of his age. Funeral in Brooklyn, NY, from the First
Reformed Dutch Church, Joralemon Street (rear of City Hall), on Monday,
27th inst. Friends are invited to attend without further notice.
WHITSEN This Saturday morning, Henry WHITSEN, aged forty-six. The friends
of the family are invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Sunday) evening,
May 26, at his late residence, Mo. 23(?) Canton Street.
The widow of the late Edward ARMSTRONG desires to express her thanks to the
members of Seawanhaka Tribe, No. 12, Improved Order of Red Men and to the
I. O. O. F., and his fellow workmen, for their kind attention before and
after death.
Long Island.Dragged to Death.
Michael QUILP, of Newtown, on Thursday afternoon discovered an unknown man
lying on Thompson Avenue unconscious and terribly wounded. His scalp was
partly torn off and badly lacerated, one of his arms was broken, and one of
his ears gone. It was at first supposed that the man had been the victim of
foul play, and QUILP had him conveyed to a house in the village, but
inquiry disclosed the fact that the man had been dragged a considerable
distance over the road, which has recently been macadamized, by a runaway
team belonging to Mrs. MCARDLE, of Flushing. Yesterday morning the man
died, not having regained his consciousness meantime.
27 May 1878
James F. HACKETT, aged 4; funeral to-day, 63 Hudson avenue.
Peter PASTORELL, aged 34; funeral yesterday, Church of St. Boniface.
Anna WALSH, aged 44; funeral to-morrow, 165 Columbia street
John CAVANA, aged 43; funeral yesterday, 42 Ormond place.
Dolly LEGGETT [no age given]; funeral to-morrow; 175 Penn street, E.D.
ACCIDENTS.
A Boy's Head Halved by a Railroad Train.
A shocking accident occurred at 5:40 PM yesterday on the Third Avenue Rapid
Transit line, whereby Patrick NASH, aged seven, of 513 Hicks Street, was
instantly killed. According to the statement of Commanding Sergeant BARR,
of the Eighth Sub-Precinct, an ordinary street car was attached to the
dummy. The deceased was riding on the front platform of the car, No. 16,
when, in some way, he fell, or was thrown by a sudden jolt, over the
dashboard, at the corner of Fifty-ninth street: The train was stopped, and
on going back, the employees found the boy lying dead on the track, the
wheels having passed over the upper part of his head, cutting it in two.
The body was removed to the station-house, and thence to the residence of
the deceased. The engineer, Wm. CODY, of Twenty-fifth Street, near Third
Avenue, and the conductor, Timothy NOLAN, of 695 Third Avenue, were arrested.
Coroner SIMMS today released both conductor and engineer on their own
recognizance to appear at the inquest which has been set down for next
Monday at 7 1/2 PM. An eye witness of the occurrence told the Coroner that
the boy jumped on the car just as it started, and when he fell had hold of
the iron guards with his hands and stood on the step leaning backward. The
conductor was at his post on the rear platform.
Mr. Isaac FREYZ, a well known undertaker of Maujer Street, died on Saturday
and will be buried tomorrow.
Herman KOENICKE, three years of age, of 97 Bushwick Avenue, fell into a tub
of hot water on Saturday and died his morning.
Death of Captain Edward A. Parkinson.
Capt. Edward A. PARKINSON, father of Capt. E. C. PARKINSON, of this city,
died yesterday morning at Balston Spa, this State, where he had resided for
many years before and since he left Brooklyn. The deceased was born in
Ireland about the year 1818.
When the Rebellion broke out in 1861 he went out for the Union with three
sons, and after serving as First Lieutenant in the One Hundred and
Fifty-third New York Regiment, came home as Captain. In 1872 he came to
Brooklyn to live, occupying a position in the New York Custom House. While
here he was a class leader and Sunday-school teacher in the Hanson Place M.
E. Church.
28 May 1878
Elizabeth GILLON, aged 1; funeral today, 314 Franklin Avenue.
Edward J. KENNEDY, aged 28; funeral today, 427 Bond Street.
Anna E. KEITH, aged 16; funeral today, 90 Heyward Street, E. D.
Charles W. CHAPMAN, funeral tomorrow, 166 Lefferts Place.
Frederick FRANKLIN, aged 17; funeral tomorrow, 175 Warren Street.
George W. TYSON, aged 47; funeral tomorrow, Tabernacle M. E. Church, E. D.
Greenpoint-Charles DOUGHERTY, aged seventy years, of 226 Oakland Street, fell down
stairs last night and fractured his skull. Death ensued almost instantly.
Greenpoint-The funeral of the late George TYSON, who was a member of the M. E.
Tabernacle and Greenpoint Lodge, will be held tomorrow at the Tabernacle.
29 May 1878
Peter J. BERRY, aged 82; funeral today, 165 High Street.
Rachel HAMILTON, aged 76; funeral today, 122 Eleventh Street.
Nancy JOHNSON, aged 82; funeral today, 78 Fleet Place.
Alice MCGEE, aged 26; funeral tomorrow, 59 Columbia Street.
John KENNEDY, aged 19; funeral tomorrow, 114 Twelfth Street.
DA COSTA On Tuesday morning May 28, at her residence, 472 Henry Street,
Ramah M., widow of the late John M. DA COSTA. The friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services at Christ Church, cor. Clinton and
Harrison Streets, on Friday, May 31. It is respectfully requested that no
flowers be sent.
NATTRASS After a protracted illness, on Tuesday, May 28, Ralph NATTRASS,
in the sixty-third year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, 301 Cumberland Street,
Thursday, May 30.
INVESTIGATING THE KILLING OF JAMES SMITH.
What Comes of Prowling About the Streets at Midnight Testimony of Smith's
Companions and Others.
Coroner SIMMS began yesterday afternoon and concluded today the inquest on
the body of James SMITH, of Graham Street, who died a week ago tonight in
the City Hospital of a fracture of the skull, inflicted with a stone in a
fight in Park Avenue. Captain LEICH was present, his officers having in
custody the prisoners FINNERTY, ANDERSON and COOMBS, who were held by
Justice RILEY for the Grand Jury. Several Witnesses were also in custody.
John CLARK, of 334 Kent Avenue, testified that at 10:30 AM Sunday, 19th
inst., he saw deceased, MCKEEVER, the two CAMERONS, BARDEN, and MURPHY, in
Park Avenue, near Kent. SMITH (deceased) seemed to be intoxicated; SMITH
struck Wm. BARDEN three times; the third time BARDEN struck back; the men
clinched, but were separated; saw no stones thrown.
James MURPHY, 620 Myrtle Avenue, testified that he was on his way home when
he saw the crowd; Wm. CONNOR was with him; SMITH and BARDEN were fighting;
SMITH struck BARDEN three times before BARDEN struck back. Both men then
fell, and witness assisted in separating them. Two hours later, witness,
having occasion to pass the same spot, found SMITH covered with blood.
SMITH said the Jackson Hollow gang had beaten him, and that he had been
struck with a brick. Witness assisted in taking SMITH to the hospital.
Joseph MURPHY, of 620 Myrtle Avenue, brother of preceding witness,
testified that he saw SMITH at 1:20 PM and he did not appear to be hurt.
About an hour and a quarter later he saw SMITH covered with blood. Witness
washed him off.
-Michael MALLOY, 109 Graham Street, testified to meeting at midnight the
MURPHYs, O'CONNOR, ANDERSON, MCKEEVER and others, and going with them to a
saloon in Myrtle Avenue, between Kent Avenue and Graham Street. Soon after
leaving the saloon witness saw a watchman standing with SMITH, who was
covered with blood. SMITH was not able to talk.
-Peter CONNORS, 394 Kent Avenue, testified to shaking hands with SMITH after
the latter's fight with BARDEN.
-Hugh BEATTIE, 362 Kent Avenue, watchman, testified to meeting SMITH at the
corner of Park and Franklin Avenues at 3 AM. SMITH was bleeding, and asked
for a policeman.
-John CULLEN, Steuben Street, testified to the fight between SMITH and
MCKEEVER. No stones were thrown, and there was no blood on deceased. He did
not see MURPHY strike MCKEEVER.
-Wm. CONNORS, 376 Kent Avenue, testified that he did not see FINNERTY,
ANDERSON nor COOMBS in the crowd.
After the testimony of Detective PRICE, John MCKEEVER, John ANDERSON, and
Daniel COOMBS, confirming the assault by FINNERTY on deceased, the jury
found that James SMITH came to his death by inflammation of the brain from
a fracture of the skull, caused by a stone thrown by Michael FINNERTY; and
they held that John ANDERSON and Daniel COOMBS were accessory to the fact.
Coroner SIMMS committed FINNERTY, ANDERSON, and COOMBS to jail.
30 May 1878
John D. COLEMAN, aged 27; funeral today, 9?1 Myrtle Avenue.
Ramah M. DA COSTA; funeral tomorrow, Christ Church.
Ralph NATTRASS, aged 63; funeral today, 301 Cumberland Street.
Eliza T. PORTENGALL, aged 24; funeral tomorrow, Johnson Street M. E. Street.
Lawrence DOHERTY, aged 6; funeral tomorrow, 34 Wythe Avenue.
DA COSTA On Tuesday morning, May 28, at her residence, 472 Henry Street,
Ramah M., widow of the late John M. DA COSTA. The friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services at Christ Church, cor. Clinton and
Harrison Streets, on Friday, May 31. It is respectfully requested that no
flowers be sent.
GALLAGHER In this city, May 30th, John J. GALLAGHER, aged two years and
twelve days. Funeral from the residence of his parents 721 Dean Street,
corner of Underhill Avenue, Friday afternoon. Relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend.
VREELAND On Wednesday, May 29, at residence of her parents, 122 Prospect
Place, Hattie Beebe, youngest daughter of William A. and Frances M.
VREELAND, aged 18 years, 1 month, and 24 days. Notice of funeral in
tomorrow's papers.
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
Five Men Killed on the P.P. & C.I. Railroad.
At a quarter to twelve o'clock last night a shocking accident occurred on
the Prospect Park & Coney Island Railroad, resulting in the killing of five
men, four of whom perished almost instantly, while one lingered until this morning.
The first news of the disaster reached this city at half-past one o'clock
this morning, and gave the details substantially as follows:
The train was what is known as a gravel train, and consisted of an engine
and four cars, and was run at night by the company so as not to interfere
with the passenger traffic carried on in the daytime. Sixteen laborers were
on board. The train was being backed up from Parkville, when an obstruction
placed on the track at Franklin Avenue boulevard caused the leading car to
jump the track, and instantly the other cars followed, and were driven one
upon another, and badly wrecked, some of the laborers being caught in the
mass and crushed to death.
Assistance was at once procured from persons living in the vicinity, and a
wrecking party obtained from the depot at Greenwood by the admirable
telegraph system in use on the road, and willing hands set to work to
extricate the dead and wounded from the debris. Four men were found to be
dead: John CLEAR, of Nineteenth Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues;
George PRIMROSE, conductor of Bushwick; John GEOGAGEN, of Twenty-sixth
Street, and John ELLIS, of Twenty-eighth Street. William CRAFT, brakeman,
had his legs crushed and one arm broken, and died this morning at the Long
Island College Hospital, where he was taken with Patrick COOK, who was
injured about the head, though not seriously.
Coroner SIMMS, having been telegraphed for, reached the scene of the
disaster about 1:15 AM, and gave orders to have the bodies of the four
laborers removed to the Morgue.
THE RAILROAD MURDER.
CAPTAIN MACKELLAR ARRESTS A MAN ON SUSPICION.
Grounds upon which the Arrest was Made An Extract from Primrose's Time
Book The Juries, Etc.
Captain MACKELLAR, of the Eighth Precinct, is working energetically and
intelligently to discover the person or persons who placed the tie and
stones on the track of the Prospect Part & Coney Island Railroad Wednesday
night, causing the wrecking of a construction train and the death of the
conductor, brakeman, and three laborers. The scene of the occurrence being
just within the city limits, it devolves upon him especially to do what he
can to ferret out the perpetrators of the diabolical deed, and one step was
taken by him this morning that circumstances seem to have warranted him in
taking. The step was the arresting at five o'clock, through the agency of
Detective DRUBEN, of a laborer named Thomas HYLAND, twenty-six years of
age, married and living at No. 160 Twenty-first Street, on suspicion of
being the guilty party.
The captain says that HYLAND was for some time one of the construction gang
in charge of conductor George PRIMROSE, and was discharged by him a little
over a week ago for leaving his work to carouse in a liquor saloon. He also
says that at the time hot words passed between them, and that it is stated
that HYLAND left threatening to "get square" with PRIMROSE. According to
the captain, HYLAND upon being informed of the terrible suspicions against
him, treated the matter very lightly. PRIMROSE's time-book shows that
HYLAND worked three days during the week ending May 18, his account closing
on Tuesday. The other members of the gang that week were
H. DIERINGER,
W. H. CRAFT,
H. MCCARROLL,
J. STEELE,
P. READLEY,
John CLEAR,
Owen WARD,
J. GROGHAN,
P. COOK,
T. TIERNEY,
G. ALLARE,
P. RYAN,
J. CASSIDY,
M. CARNES,
P. MCCUE, and D. TOMEY, a list that may prove valuable to the authorities
should they want evidence as to HYLAND's innocence or guilt.
(31 May 1878) IN COURT.
HYLAND was taken down to Justice FERRY's Court this morning by Detective
DRUBEN on a charge entered against him. The prisoner seemed to treat the
matter very lightly, especially as no one at present has come forward as an
eye-witness of the dastardly act. The detective believes, however, he has
got the right man.
As stated yesterday, the inquest will take place next Tuesday evening at
the Morgue. Two juries have been impaneled for the occasion. In the case of
CRAFT, the brakeman, who died at the Long Island College Hospital, the jury
comprises the following:
William COAKLEY, Harrison and Hicks Streets.
W. B. BRADFORD, 23 Wyckoff Street.
John GILCHRIST, 707 Jefferson Street.
Frederick SCHENFELDT, 110 Atlantic Avenue.
William JOGOE, 350 Hicks Street.
Michael MCGLYN, 45 Columbia Place.
John KENNY, 490 Hicks Street.
Michael KENNY, 400 Hicks Street.
In the case of the four men whose bodies were taken to the Morgue, the
following were impaneled a jury:
Oliver BLACKLEDGE, 521 Myrtle Avenue.
James BENNETT, 530 Myrtle Avenue.
John MCINTEE, 214 Schenck Street.
Charles A. LEFFERTS, 242 Myrtle Avenue.
George BASTEDO, 261 Myrtle Avenue.
Alonzo A. HALL, 151 Clinton Avenue.
E. A. NORTHROP, 594 Myrtle Avenue..
W. J. FRANCIS, 5 Greene Avenue.
THE BRIDGE ACCIDENT
VERDICT OF THE CORONER'S JURY--A LACK OF PROPER PRECAUTION.
Coroner SIMMS concluded last evening the investigation respecting the
death of Neill MULLEN, the workman crushed on the 22d of December, by the
giving way of a brick arch at the Brooklyn anchorage of the East River Bridge.
The witnesses were Robert R. BURWICK, foreman of the brick yard; Michael
FLAHERTY, foreman of the stone mason; Wm. CONNOLLY, a stone mason; Michael
LYNCH, assistat foreman; George McNULTY, Assistant Engineer, in charge of
construction; C. C. MARTINS, Assistant Engineer, in charge of construction.
The verdict was that "Neil MULLEN came to his death by being crushed
beneath the brick and mortar of the fallen arches, at the Brooklyn anchorage
of the East River Bridge on the 22d day of December, 1877; it is the opinion
of the jury that had the "centres" been allowed to remain a sufficient time
to have admitted of the mortar becoming properly set, that the accident
might have been avoided, and they are more strongly inclined to this belief
from the testimony that one of the piers which supported the arch in
question, had sustained an injury during the progress of the work, which was
deemed at the time to be a very serious character by those in charge of the
work, but was, it seems to the jury, of sufficient importance to have called
for greater precaution in the construction of the arches, pending the
construction of the final pier or abutment, with the completion of which, in
our opinion, such an accident would be impossible.
The jurors were
Samuel BOOTH,
J.W. NAUGHTON,
Abram ALLEN,
Henry A.ROGERS,
J. D. McCLOSKY,
B. C. MULLER, and M. J. BRIEN.
31 May 1878
Annie E. CLARK, aged 21; funeral today, 649 Atlantic Avenue.
Patrick DONOHUE, aged 60; funeral today, corner Bond and Douglas Streets.
Willie WARING, aged 2; funeral today, 54 St. Mark's Avenue.
Joseph N. DOUGLAS, aged 34; funeral Sunday, 407 Bushwick Avenue.
Israel A. SMITH; funeral tomorrow, 93 Grand Street, E. D.
Raymond J. VEGA; funeral today, 49 Smith Street.
HUNTINGTON Suddenly, at the residence of her parents, 249 Carlton Avenue,
on Thursday evening, May 30, Alice Lee, beloved daughter of B. H. and Sarah
R. HUNTINGTON, aged twelve years and six months. Notice of funeral in
tomorrow's papers.
VREELAND On Thursday, May 30, Hattie Beebe, youngest daughter of William
A. and Frances M. VREELAND, aged eighteen years, one month and twenty-four
days. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of her parents, 123 Prospect Place, on Saturday, June 1.
THE SUICIDAL MANIA.
A BROOKLYN PHYSICIAN JUMPS FROM A STEAMBOAT.
He Leaves His Stateroom on the Drew and Drowns Himself
Sad End of a Promising Life.
The New York police telegraphed to this city that at 4:30 this AM a man
registered as Frederick COOLIDGE, and supposed to be a physician in a
Brooklyn Hospital, committed suicide by jumping into the Hudson River from
the Drew, of the People's Line, while on his way to New York City from
Albany. The body was not recovered.
Dr. SMITH called at Police Headquarters about noon and stated that the name
of the physician who committed suicide was Frederick Coalridge TALCOT,
Coalridge being the maiden name of the mother of the deceased.
1 June 1878
Michael FOSTER, aged 43: funeral tomorrow at 209 York st.
Minnie A. GLESE, aged 4: funeral tomorrow at Warren st. M.E. Church
John C. KAENEY, aged 22: funeral today at 231 Tompkins ave.
Charles QUINN, aged 49: funeral tomorrow at 39 Tompkins ave.
Thomas THOMAS aged 61: funeral today at 342 13th. st.
Wm. H. CRAFT aged 27: funeral today at 1609 Broadway E.D.
George W. PRIMROSE, aged 23: funeral funeral tomorrow at 229 Frost st.
HAMBLER--In this city on Sunday, June 2, of apoplexy, William HAMBLER,
aged 57yrs, 9mth, 22 days.
relitives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from the residence of his brother John,
440 Carlton ave., at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday, June 4. Interment at Greenwood.
DEATH ON THE RAILS
THE TERRIBLE TRAGEDY ON THE P.P & C.I. RAILROAD
THE SUSPICIONS AGAINST HYLAND--FUNERAL PREPARATIONS
A FATAL ACCIDENT ON ATLANTIC AVENUE.
Captain MACKELLAR, of the 8th Precinct, said this morning that
he had nothing new to make public respecting the Prospect park & Coney
Island Railroad disaster, nor had he discovered any facts tending
to disabuse his mind of the suspicions entertained respecting
THOMAS HYLAND. The prisoner, he says, declares his ability to account
for his movements on Wednesday night, but so far as the police are
concerned they have been unable to satisfactorily trace his footsteps
on that night, as the Captain expressed it, "He is a fellow that is
rather queer in his movements." As his residence is only about a
mile away from the scene of the disaster, being at the corner of
21st. street and 4th. avenue, and as the locality is not very much
built up, it would have been possible for him to have visited the
railroad crossing and return from it, not only expeditiously, but
with very slight risk of meeting anyone that knew him, especially
at so late an hour.
THOMAS HYLAND was brought before Justice FERRY this morning in charge of
Captain MACKELLAR and Detective DRUBEN. The prisoner looked somewhat haggard,
but treated the case very lightly. He was not represented by councel. He told
Justice FERRY that he desired to make a statement as to his whereabouts on
the day and night of the occurrence. Justice FERRY said that he could do so,
but he (the Justice) could not take action on it unless given in the shape of
testimony. HYLAND then asserted his ability to prove an alibi, and went on to
state that he went over to New York during the day along the docks, for the
purpose of seeking employment and that he got back to his house, 160 21st.
street, in this city at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, after which hour he did
not leave the house.
FUNERALS OF THE VICTIMS
The death certificates given by Coroner SIMMS to enable the Board of
Health to grant permits for burial, set forth that all 5 of the victims of
the disaster perished from shock resulting from injuries, and give the
following facts:
GEORGE W. PRIMROSE, the conductor and road master, was 23 years of age,
born in this city, and single. He will be buried tomorrow by F.R.SMITH,
undertaker, of 846 Fluton st., from his late residence, No. 229 Frost st.,
16th. ward. Interment will take place at Cyress Hills.
WILLIAM H. CRAFTS, the brakeman, was 27 years of age, born in New York
City, and resided in this city 10 years. He was married. He will be buried
today, from his late residence at East New York, by Mr. SMITH. The place of
burial is the Evergreens.
John CLEAR, laborer, was 30 years of age, was born in this city, was
married, and will be buried today in Holy Cross Cemetery, from his late
residence in 19th. st. near 7th. ave., by JAMES E. HARRIGAN, undertaker, of
No. 686 5th. ave.
GEORGE ELLIS, laborer, was 40 years of age, was born in Ireland, had
resided in this city 10 years, and was married. he will be buried today by
Mr. HARRIGAN, in Holy Cross Cemetery, from his late residence in 28th st.
near 3rd. ave.
John GEOGHEGAN, was 28 years of age, born in Ireland, had resided in
this city 12 years, and was married. He will be buried today by Mr. HARRIGAN,
from his late residence, in 28th. st. between 4th and 5th. avenues. Interment
will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery.
THE MURDERED CONDUCTOR
FUNERAL OF GEORGE W. PRIMROSE, OF THE P.P. & I RAILROAD--THE LESSON OF HIS
LIFE AND DEATH.
Rev. H.A. POWELL, pastor of the Old Bushwick Reformed Church, conducted
the funeral services, yesterday afternoon , of Conductor GEORGE W. PRIMROSE,
who was killed with 4 other employes of the Prospect park and Coney Island
Railroad, last Wednesday night. The services were held at the residence of
the PRIMROSE family, 229 Frost st., but the house proved to small to
accommodate the large number of friends who attended, and the reverend
gentleman spoke from the stairs, inside the front door, by means of
addressing many of the persons assembled on the street. The reverend sreaker
said that the occasion was one of more than ordinary sadness. On returning
from the sad ceremonies of Decoration day, all readers of the daily
newspapers were shocked to read that five human beings had been hurried into
eternity by the act of some malicious person or persons. None but one can
comfort the bereaved relatives in such a case, but thanks be there is one can
comfort them, and that one is the Savior of man. The deceased was a good
true, and noble young man and led a moral like. The following employes of the
railroad acted as pall-bearers:
Messrs. JOSEPH B. KANE,
WM. E. BURKE,
ANTHONY DERINGER,
WM. TITUS,
WM. EGAN,
CHAS. HEIMAN,
WM. FRY,
M. MICHAELS,
JOSEPH VELSOR,
GEO. LANE,
J. McCLELLAN,
FRANK CORCORAN,
JOSEPH COLLIGAN,
John SHERIDEN,
LOUIS RINKHOUSE,
W.S.JohnSON, and CHARLES MORRELL.
KILLED ON ATLANTIC AVENUE
HENRY F. DUTCH, aged 35, of 1002 1/2 Atlantic ave., was run over and
fatally injured at 11 o'clock last night by a railroad train on Atlantic
ave., near Grand ave.
At the time of the accident he was with John W. PAINE, of No. 460 Atlantic
ave., who the 10th. Precinct police say was under the influence of liquer.
DUTCH either climbed over or crawled through the railroad fence, but was not
followed by PAINE, who seems not to have seen what his companion was about.
Soon after 2 trains going in opposite directions passed. The conductor on the
eastward-bound train, GEORGE DORSEY, says that the first intimation he had of
anything being wrong was in a jar. He rang the bell, and the engineer, John
EARING, promptly responding, the train was stopped. On going back, to the
surprise of the employes, a man was found lying near the rail with a his
skull fractured and left leg broken. Assisted by the fireman THOMAS HEALY,
the conductor and engineer carried the unfortunate man to the sidewalk and
made him as comfortable as possible until the ambulance arrived, and conveyed
him to the City Hospital. DUTCH died at 3 o'clock this morning. All the train
hands were arrested, but after a careful inquiry into the circumstances,
Captain CAMPBELL discharged them with the sanction of Coroner SIMMS.
2 June 1878
DEATH OF REV. DR. VINTON'S WIDOW
Mrs. ELIZABETH MASON VINTON, widow of the late Rev. Dr. FRANCIS VINTON, died
early this morning at her late residence in Grace Court on them Heights.
Deceased was the daughter of Commodore OLIVER H. PERRY, the hero of Lake Erie
Her father, who was, an elder brother of Commodore MATTHEW PERRY, died in
1819, while she was quite young, at Port Spain, in Trinidad, of an attack of
liver contracted while he was in command of a squardon on the coast of
Colombia during the war of South American independence. The husband of
deceased was for many years one of the most popular Episcopal clergymen in
New York. Before settling in New York as assistant minister of Holy Trinity,
in 1855, he officiated as rector of Grace Church on the Heights and Emanuel
Church, corner of President and Smith sts., in this city. Mrs. Vinton leaves
a family of grown-up children.
ALMOST 100 YEARS OLD
Samuel THRONTON, died early this morning, at his residence, No. 363 grand
ave, at the advanced age of 99 years, 5 months, and 2 days. Until within a
very short time he was in full possession of all his mental faculties, and
almost so his physical powers, except his hearing, which had of late been
considerably impaired. His last sickness began about 2 months ago, and was
the result of old age. Dr. SHEPARD attended him. Rev. Mr. LYMAN also saw him
frequently. At the death bed there were assembled the children and children's
children of the dying man. His son-in-law Officer BEATRY was also present.
deceased was born in Ireland, but resided many years in this city. The funeral
will probably take place on Tuesday. The remains will be interred in Greenwood.
4 June 1878
John E. BURKE, aged 27; funeral tomorrow, 213 Hoyt st.
Catherine PHILLIPS, funeral today, Pacific street M.B. Church.
George S. BARTON, aged 64; funeral tomorrow, 635 Leonard street.
George N. CHAPPEL, aged 19; funeral tomorrow, central M.E. Church.
Elizabeth DIGNUM, aged 56; funeral today, Sts. Peter & Paul Church.
Robert K. HUNT, aged 27; funeral today, 292 ewen st.
Emeline MORRIS, aged 61; funeral today, 350 Broadway E.D.
Ebeneezer B. WHITE, aged 84; funeral today First Baptist Church E.D.
John SULLIVAN, funeral tomorrow, 512 Bergen street.
WilliamM HUGHES, aged 62; funeral tomorrow, 145 Park ave.
Ada A. MONGBAN, funeral tomorrow, St. Mark's Church E.D.
DEATH ON THE RAIL
THE FIRST ACCIDENT ON THE B., F. & C.I. R.R.--A BROOKLYN PAPER HANGER KILLED
WHILE WALKING ON THE TRACK.
John K. VANDERHYDE, a paper hanger, aged 30 years, of No. 33 1/2
Flatbush ave., was run over between 5 and 6 P.M. yesterday and killed by a
locomotive of the Flatbush & Coney Island Railroad. Mr. SMITH, the contractor
for building the road, in company with Sheriff DAGGATT, were being taken
toward Coney Island on the uptrack, the downtrack being not completed. They
saw the deceased at a considerable distance from the engine walking on the
uptrack. As a precautionary measure the engineer blew the whistle and rang
the bell. When the engine came within a short distance of him he turned on to
the track. As soon as he made this movement the engineer reversed the engine
and the brakes were applied. It was too late, however, for the man was struck
and thrown some 25 feet. The Sheriff says the deceased attempted to spring
from the track at the last moment. He leaves a wife and 2 children. His
family cannot account for his visit to Greenfield, as he was working for
BAKER BROS., at the corner of Myrtle and Washington aves. until 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. No cars were attached to the locomotive, which was the
John A. Lott. It was what might be called am experimental trip. The body of the
deceased has been removed to his late residence, Flatbush ave. The Coroner's
inquest will be held tomorrow.
FOUND DROWNED
The body of a drowned man, very much decomposed, dressed in black
cloth pants, and white shirt with a diamond stud, was found by Officer CAIN
at the foot of Van Brunt st. this morning. Around the neck of the body was a
rope, which it is supposed was placed there for the purpose of towing the
body ashore. It was sent to the Morgue and has not been identified.
5 June 1878
Ellen MURPHY, aged 40; funeral to-day, 71 Troy avenue.
Rachel BRINKERHOFF, aged 70; funeral to-morrow, Hackensack, N. J.
William DeANGELIS, aged 71; funeral to-morrow, 391 South Fifth street.
Frances HENDERSON, aged 55; funeral Thursday, 376 Grand avenue.
John MARTIN, aged 31; funeral to-day, Church of the Trabstiguration,Mott st,New York.
Frank A. J. MEGELE, aged 64; funeral to-day, 211 Lee avenue, E.D.
Ll?wellen C. ROBERTS, aged 3; funeral to-morrow, 157 Kent street E.D.
EMANUEL.-On Monday morning. February 4, Frances, wife of Michael EMANUEL,
and daughter of the late John HENDERSON, in the fifty fifth year of her age.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her funeral from
her late residence, No. 876 Grand avenue, Brooklyn, on Thursday, the 7th
inst. at 2 1/2 o'clock. Friends are kindly requested to send no flowers.
SALISBURY-On board ship Edith, at sea. Oct. 25 of consumption, Henry C.
SALISBURY, of Brooklyn (formerly of Nantucket) aged thirty-six.
Mr SALISBURY was a highly respected member of the New York Cotton Exchange.
The Lunatic's Fatal Leap.
In the case of John LYNCH, aged twenty-nine, who was killed on Sunday by
leaping from a fourth-story window at the Kings County Lunatic Asylum, a
jury impaneled by Coroner SIMMS, yesterday afternoon, returned the following
verdict: "That John LYNCH came to his death by shock, and concussion of the
brain from a fall from a window at the Kings County Lunatic Asylum, Feb. 3
instant: and we recommend that a more careful inspection in future be made
of all windows for the safety of the inmates, it, however, appearing to us
that the window guard of the window out of which the deceased threw himself
had been broken for a length of time."
The funeral of the deceased took place this morning from St. Paul's R. C.
Church on Court street. He was the son of the late Thos. LYNCH a builder.
THE VERDICT IN THE PROSPECT R.R. ACCIDENT(it was MURDER at one time)
We, the jury, find that the 5 deceased persons came to their deaths by
injuries received on the Prospect Park & Coney Island Railroad, at the
junction of Gravesend ave. and Franklin ave., in the town of Flatbush, May
29, which were caused by obstructions on the tracks, and it the opinion of
the jury that the obstructions were the result of stones dropping from the
gravel cars, and the jury censure the company for not using proper
precautions in seeing that the road was kept perfectly clear from all
obstructions: and it is our belief that the accident so caused was the result
of negligence on the part of the company in not having sufficient number of
flagmen stationed at different crossings of the road, and we recommend that
all trains running backwards have a light capable of throwing as much light
as the headlight of a locomotive.
SUCIDE BY DROWNING -A DESPONDENT GERMAN LEAPS FROM THE FERRYBOAT
HIS BODY RECOGNIZED-WHAT HIS FRIENDS SAY
A man about 40 years of age, dressed in dark clothes, jumped from the
bow of the Catherine ferryboat Republic , at about 10:30 last evening, as she
was nearing the Brooklyn side, and was drowned. He left his hat on the boat.
In it was found a half sheet of note paper, on one side of which was written
in pencil, "L. WENZEL, Prospect ave.. betweem 6th and 7th. ave.," and on the
other side "W. F. WENIGE, Brooklyn." At 5 o'clock this morning THOMAS
OSBORNE, residning on Hudson ave., cornwer of John st., found the body
floating off the Cob Dock. On a card found in a pocket was the name of W.F.
WENIGE, No. 210 Washington st., Hoboken.
Detective CAMPBELL, of the 2nd. Precinct, made an investigation of the
circumstances today, which resulted in the body being identified as that of
WILLIAM F. WENIGE, formerly in the liquor business at 210 Washington st.,
Hoboken. A nephew of WENIGE, Mr. LEWIS SCHULTZ , who identified the body and
who succeeded him business, states that WENIGE has for some time been in an
unsettled condition of mind, caused, as he presumes, by the fact of his
having lost $4,000 in his business in Hoboken. He also states the WENIGE for
the past 2 weeks has been boarding in Prospect ave. near Wedster pl. , this
city, and that his wife, with her 2 children from a former husband, is living
at 233 Bloomfield st., Hoboken. Deceased had a daughter by his first wife,
who accompanied him to Brooklyn, and has since been living here.
6 June 1878
Benjamin CA?MON, aged 89; funeral tomorrow, 215 Livingston st.
Patrick CLIFFORD, aged 55; funeral today, 57 Adams st.
Frank COLGAN, aged 9; funeral tomorrow, 162 sands st.
Jane FEE, aged 66; funeral today, 639 Vanderbilt ave.
Susan PRENDERGAST, aged 25; funeral today, 536 Clinton st.
C.M. UNDERHILL, aged 73; funeral today, 178 Duffield st.
Edith M. WHITE, aged 16; funeral today, 372 South Second ave.
MaryF. CHAPMAN, aged 6; funeral tomorrow, 1684 pacific st.
Nettie FORBES, aged 5; funeral tomorrow 135 Macon st.
Ann M. MURRAY, aged 51; funeral today 30 Rush st. E.D.
Fanny VANDERBILT, aged 25; funeral today, 33 1/2 Flatbush ave.
CASLER,--The members of Stella Lodge, 485, F&A.M. are requested to
attend a special communication, to be held at the rooms on Friday,
June 7, at 1:30 P.M. for the purpose of attending the funeral of our
late worthy brother, JOSIAH CASLER.
D. GRANT, secretary
D.J. QUINN,master "
Greenpoint-The funeral of the late GEORGE S. BARTON took place yesterday
afternoon from his late residence, 636 Lorimer st., Rev. J.W.BARNHART
officiating.
Greenpoint-JAMES FOSTER, 35 years of age, of 70 Huron st., married and the
father of 7 children, attempted suicide last night by cutting his throat with
a knife. Three slight cuts were inflicted. Surgeon LOWENSTEIN attended him at
the station-house, after which he was taken home. He has been out of
employment for some time and had taken to drink.
7 June 1878
Ann KELLY, aged 52; funeral today, 78 spencer st.
Theodore JENKS, aged 31; funeral today 124 1/2 11th. st.
Mary LANGDON, aged 18; funeral today, 119 N. Portland ave.
John MURRAY, aged 50; funeral tomorrow 69 Sands st.
Rachael WHiTE, aged 10; funeral tomorrow, 574 Atlantic ave.
Elsie S.SHERWOOD, aged 5; funeral tomorrow, 506 Clinton ave.
Adeline R. ROGERS, aged 54; funeral today, 129 8th. ave.
Minnie K. CASSIDY, aged 9; funeral tomorrow, 55 prospect place.
8 June 1878
John HOWLIN, aged 30?; funeral today, 161 Sanford st.
Hugh H. McLAUGHLIN, aged 14; funeral tomorrow, 48 Willoughby st.
William M. RINGWOOD, funeral tomorrow, 185 Livingston st.
Ester WOOD, aged 83; funeral today, 55 Morton st. E.D.
Charles CALVERT, aged 67; funeral Monday, 149 Luqueer? st.
Margarethe JohnSON, aged 35; funeral today, Dean st. near Stone ave.
Adison F. TERRY, funeral tomorrow, 125 Eckord st.
Charles KREUSER, aged 5; funeral today, 8?5 Myrtle ave.
KINGWOOD--Brooklyn Yacht Club. Centinental Building--Members of the club are
requested to attend the funeral of our late member WILLIAM M. KINGWOOD ESQ.,
one of the oldest members, from his late residence 185 Livingston st. Sunday
9th. inst., at 2 P.M.
By Order of the Commodore
WM. T. LEE Secretary
Eastern District-GERMAN COMMITS. SUICIDE BY JUMPING FROM A FERRY-BOAT
When the Houston st. ferry-boat, James Waterbury was half way from
New York this morning on her 9:20 trip, a man was seen to pull off his coat
and vest and jumped into the East River. He was drowned. In the pocket of the
coat was found a paper on which was written the address: " JOHN LITZUESWESKY,
196 3rd. st. New York. Signed JOHN HOFFMAN". a firm card of ROBT. E.FROST &
co., paperbag manufactures, 347 2nd. ave., was also found in the coat pocket.
The body was not recovered.
PATRICK GREEN, 35 years of age , of 354 1st. st. fell overboard from
a sugar sloop at the foot of South 2nd. st. yesterday and was drowned.
10 June 1878
DR. TALCOTT'S BODY RECOVERED
The body of FREDERICK C. TALCOTT, M.D., who committed suicide on the
31st. ult., by jumping from the deck of the Albany steamer Drew, into the
Hudson River, at 17th. st. , was found yesterday of pier No. 27, N.R., and
was brought to this city by his friends
Dr. TALCOTT, who lived at No. 385 Lincoln pl., was at the time of his
suicide ill from the excessive use of stimulants. Three weeks before his
death his family learned that he was acting strangely at Albany, and finally
his uncle WM. COLLIDGE, of Foxboro Mass., went to fetch him.
A FATAL SHOT-A SICK MAN SUDDENLY ENDS HIS SUFFERINGS.
SUICIDE OF MR. ROBERTSON, AN INSURANCE AGENT-
SHOCKING SCENE IN A DEAN STREET RESIDENCE.
A terrible tragedy occurred about 7 o'clock this morning at No. 197
Dean st., near Bond, the residence of John R. ROBERTSON, a general fire
insurance agent, 54 years of age. Mr ROBERTSON, who occupied the house with
his wife and mother, shot himself in a fit of delirium caused by pneumonia.
He had been sick for over a week, and was being treated bt Dr. BENJAMIN F.
BRIGGS. For several days past he had at times been delirious and while
suffering from an attack this morning rushed from his room on the parlor
floor, and distancing his wife and mother, who sought in vain to restrain
him, reached an upper room, and locked and bolted the door behind him. As the
affrighted women reached the door the report of a pistol notified them of the
events transpiring within. Running down stairs they alarmed a boarder who ran
into the street and brought Sergeant CADDEN and Officers CONNORS and CAMPBELL
back with them. Entering they found Mr. ROBERTSON in his own room, as
immediately on shooting himself he had unlocked the door and ran down stairs.
A pistol shot wound was found 2 inches above the left nipple. Coroner SIMMS
was notified and ordered Dr. SHEPARD to make a post-mortem examination of the
body. The inquest will take place immediately after the post-mortem
examination. Mr. ROBERTSON was a native of Maryland.
(11 June 1878)-THE SUICIDE OF MR. ROBERTSON
The sucide of Mr. ROBERTSON, of No. 197 Dean st., who shot himself
yesterday, a jury impallelled by Coroner SIMMS yyesterday afternoon, found a
vedict of suicide while laboring under temporary aberration of mind brought
on by sickness.
FUNERAL OF HARVEY McLAUGHLIN
The obsequies of HARVEY McLAUGHLIN, the only son of ex-register
McLAUGHLIN, took place yeaterday afternoon, and were largely attended. The
sidewalks on both sides of Willoughby st. were packed withpeople. Every door,
stoop in the block and its throng of occupants. Three hundred coaches stood
in line on either side of Willoughby st. for blocks, and extended through
cross streets and up and down Myrtle ave. and Fulton st. Notwithstanding the
request that htere be as little floral display as possible, many elaborate
pieces found ther way to the house. Two carriages were required to carry them
to the grave in the cemetery of the Holy Cross at Flatbush. The classmates of
the lad in the Polytechnic Institute sent a bank of roses bearing the word
"HARYEY" in violets.
11 June 1878
ABIGAIL DEXTER, funeral today, at 832 Gates ave.
THOMAS LAMBERT, aged 42; funeral tomorrow at 162 Lexington ave.
CHARLES MASON SR., aged 59; funeral today at Church of the Good Shepherd.
BESSIE MOWATT, aged 11; funeral at 9 Cambridge pl.
WILLIAM H. BERNARD, aged 75; funeral tomorrow at 171 Remsen st.
JAMES FARRELL, aged 25; funeral tomorrow at 56 Withers st. E.D.
ELLEN BEGLEY, aged 37; funeral tomorrow at 35 Garnet st.
Mary DOWNS, aged 28; funeral Thursday at St. Mary's Church.
BERNARD--On Monday, June 10, William H. BERNARD, in his 75 year.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral services at
his late residence, No. 171 Remsen st., on Wednesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock.
Eastern District-FATAL RESULT OF A JUMP FROM A FERRYBOAT.
Charles HALBACH, 14 years of age, was drowned in a Roosevelt street
Ferry slip, this morning. He tried to jump from the Idaho, and fell between
the boat and the bridge. The body was recovered and sent to the residence of
his parents, No. 52 Lorimer st.
Henry BAUMANN, 9 years of age, of No. 123 Johnson ave., emptied so
many beer glasses yesterday at Myrtle Ave. Park that he became hopelessly
drunk and was arrested. Justice GUCK this morning told him to go home andget
spanked by his mother.
12 June 1878
Jane E. HOGAN, aged 21: funeral tomorrow, 109 Hudson ave.
John MUNRO, aged 62: funeral tomorrow, 385 Jay st.
Alexander D. CREAMER, funeral friday, 60 South 2nd. st.
Catherine E. LOVELY, aged 20: funeral tomorrow, 202 North 8th. st.
John R. ROBERTSON, aged 53: funeral today, 107 Dean st.
Ellen B. COONEY, aged 37; funeral today, 35 Garnet st.
BERNARD--On Monday, June 10, William H. BERNARD, in his 75th. year.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral services
at his late residnece, No. 171 Remsen st., on Wednesday afternoon.
Mary McNAMARA aged 46, residing at 394 Atlantic ave., was found dead in
bed yesterday afternoon. No marks of violence were discovered, and it is the
general opinion of the neighbors that liquor was the cause of death. The
coroner has been notified.
THE KNIFE-CORONER'S INVESTIGATION OF THE RYAN HOMICIDE THE EVIDENCE
TESTIMONY OF EYE-WITNESSES-A DRUNKEN FIGHT DESCRIBED
"HE HAS GOT A KNIFE" --VERDICT OF THE JURY.
Coroner SIMMS and a jury last night held an inquest on the body of
James RYAN, who was stabbed on the 4th. inst. in front of the liquor store,
No. 85 ferris st. , and who died from the effect of the wounds which were
inflicted by John E. KEATING. The following evidence was taken:
Kunigunda SEIBE, testified: I reside at No. 85 ferris st., where I
keep a liquor
saloon: on the evening in question a man and myself were sitting in my
doorway; RYAN and KEATING were near the ball-door growling about; when I
heard the loud talk I went and stood in the door-way; I went up to RYAN who
was useing very abusive language to KEATING, and said, " Oh ! my God what is
the matter with you;" RYAN then with his fist struck KEATING in the face;
KEATING was standing up when RYAN struck him; the blow knocked him down; I
went between and tried to get RYAN away; at that time RYAN'S son came and
struck KEATING; when KEATING got up he was struck a second time by RYAN; then
RYAN and his son both went at him and kicked him when he was down and when he
got up they kicked him as far as the next house; I then heard some person
shout "Kill him, he is not worthy to live anyhow;" I went and held young
RYAN, saying one was enough at him; I saw no more of the disturbance; KEATING
afterwards came into my saloon and I washed him off; both KEATING and RYAN
were under the influence of liquor; I did not see a knife used; KEATING was
boarding with me at the time, and he remained with me until the police
officers took him away.
JAMES DWYER testified: I reside at NO. 95 Ferris st.; on the night of
the occurrence I was standing outside of Mrs. SEIBE'S talking with Mr. RYAN
the deceased, at about 9 o'clock; KEATING came out of the saloon and said
"RYAN where is Lansingburg?" RYAN said: "It is in the State of New York;"
they then commenced to talk of Troy, and KEATING mentioned several other
places; they got into a wrangle about the places; RYAN claimed that KEATING
had insulted him 2 or 3 times that night; KEATING said: "No I did not JIM;"
RYAN replied: "I will leave it to DWYER if he did not; "I told both of them
to be quiet;" they still kept on arguing; Ryan said " You must not insult me
anymore, or if you do, I will smash you in the snoot," KEATING said;" I will
not let any man smash me in the snoot," and the fight commenced; It commenced
near the ball door; I can tell how it was; 4 of them were pulling and
dragging; KEATING and RYAN were separated and then fought further into the
street; when fighting there RYAN bal?ood; "He has got a knife he has stabbed
me;" they still continued to fight, when I heard RYAN exclaim "Oh" and saw
him place his hands on his breast; he sank down on his knees; I and another
helped to straighten him on his feet; KEATING at that time ran into the
saloon; I assisted to take RYAN to a drug store on Van Brunt st. where his
wounds were dressedd and he was taken away in the ambulance; I did not see a
knife in the hands of KEATING, nor one in the hands of RYAN; I can say that
RYAN was very much under the influence of liquor, while KEATING was
considerably intoxicated.
PETER J. WILLIAMS, of No. 93 Ferris st., who was walking in the
vicinity of the fight at the time confirmed the evidence as given by DWYER,
excepting that after RYAN was stabbed he knocked KEATING down, and some one
else kicked him while he was down. He assisted to take RYAN to the drug
store, when it was found he had received 8 wounds.
THOMAS O'NEIL testified that RYAN knocked KEATING down after crying
"Oh! MICKEY, MICKEY, he is cutting me!"
JOHN MALONE, of No. 83 Ferris st.,testified that his attention was
called to the fight by young RYAN saying "Father, he has got a knife!" They
were seperated and began fighting again, the son continuing to call on those
around to part them; he saw KEATING strike RYAN but could not say whether
RYAN struck KEATING or not.
Police Officer KANE testified that he found a knife on KEATING, when
searching him at the station-house.
The jury came to the conclution that the deceased came to his death
from the effects of wounds inflicted with a knife or some other sharp
instrument in the hands of JAMES E. KEATING. THE END
13 June 1878
Ellen DOWD, aged 47; funeral today, corner Frost st. & graham ave.
John H. HARRIS, aged 43; funeral tomorrow, 55 Smith st.
AdaH. ONES, aged 10; funeral today, 214 Franklin ave.
William MURTHA, aged 45; funeral tomorrow, 77 Rapelyea st.
Thomas ROMANS, aged 77; funeral today, 231 6th. st. E.D.
Abraham STOCKHOLM, aged 22; funeral tomorrow, 749 Bushwick ave.
Ann GARDNER; funeral tomorrow, 336 Union st.
Mary DOWNS, aged 28; funeral today, St. Mary's Church
FATAL FALL
Catherine HERMANN, 45 years of age, while taking in clothes from a
pulley line, last night, fell from a 3rd. story window of her
residence, at 289 5th. st., and was instantly killed.
Mrs. ROSE DOUGHERTY, 84 years of age, was buried today at Calvery
Cemetery. Deceased was the mother of FRANK DOUGHERTY, formerly Foreman of
Engine Company No. 1, and had resided in the 14th. ward for 35 years.
14 June 1878
Mary CAVANAGH, aged 59: funeral today, 518 Vandervilt ave.
Mary DUNWORTH, aged 54: funeral tomorrow, 225 bridge st.
ELIZABETH MOUNT, aged 32: funeral tomorrow, 89 Johnson st.
WILMINA HENDRIEKSON, aged 59: funeral tomorrow 268 1/2 throop ave.
EX-JUSTICE C.A.TRUAX
Ex-Justice of the Supreme Court CHARLES A.TRUAX,whose term expired Jan 1
and who, for several years,was recognized as one of the leading jurists in
the United States,died today at his apartments in the Hotel
Savoy,Manhattan.He had been ill for a week with grip.
Justice TRUAX was known to his friends as a lover of old books and
manuscripts.He had been an active clubman and a member of the Manhatten Club,
of which he was for many years a vice-president,and of the St.Nicholas and
Holland Societies.
He was twice married.His second wife was Mrs.CAROLINE CARRINGTON,a daughter
of the late ISAC SANDERS. One son, ARTHUR D., and a daughter,Mrs.WOODS,
survive him.
John LEHNERT
The Rev.Dr. H.S.KNABENSCHUH will conduct funeral services at 8o'clock
tomorrow evening for John LEHNERT at his late home,87 Jefferson street.Burial
in Lutheran Cemetery Sunday morning.Mr LEHNERT died on Wednesday in his
eighty-third year.He is survived by two daughters, Mrs.CAROLINE E.EISEN and
Mrs.BARBARA OCHS.
BERNARD QUIGLEY, manager of the James Butler grocery store,died yesterday.He
was a member of St.Patricks Church, and the County Donegal Society.He is
survived by one brother,JOSEPH.
FREDERICK F.CHAMBERS,JR, a native of Brooklyn,died yesterday in his
thirty-ninth year at his home in Somerville,N.J. Mr.CHAMBERS was in the
treasurers department of the Delaware,Lackawanna and Western Railroad.He is
survived by his mother, three sisters and one brother.
Mary SMITH,widow of WILLIAM SMITH,died yesterday at the age of seventy-one.
She is survived by four sons,WILLIAM, Samuel, JOSEPH and EDWARD,and two
daughters,Mrs.WILLIAM COLLINS and Mrs.John CONNERY,with whom she resided.She
was a parishioner of the Church of St.Francis Xavier,where a solemn mass of
requiem will be celebrated tomorrow morning, interment at Calvary Cemetery.
PATRICK WARD, died yesterday while at work on the dock at the foot of Pioneer
street.He had lived in Brooklyn for twenty-seven years,and was a member of
St.Stephens R.C.Church.He is survived by a widow and three daughters.The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3o'clock with interment at Holy
Cross Cemetery.
HAROLD FILAN,son of PETER J and CATHERINE FILAN,died yesterday at his home.He
is survived besides his parents, by two sisters Mary and MARGARET,and a
brother WALTER. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
EASTERN DISTRICT
PARIS GREEN AND BEER AS A BEVERAGE-HOW IT DISAGREED WITH A GERMAN GARDENER.
GEORGE ARCH, 58 years of age, a gardener, who works for his son-in-law,
GEORGE ZEINER, florist, of Bushwick ave., near Grove st., yesterday morning
quarrelled with his son WILLIAM, and left home in a rage. About noon, ARCH
went into a HOFFMAN'S saloon, corner of Hopkins st. and Throop ave., and
called for a glass of beer. After he left, Mr. HOFFMAN discovered paris green
in the goblet, and a paper marked "poison" under a table. The police were
notified, and numbers of officers were sent out to find the poisoned man. His
son delivered a bouquet to Major PETER REITZNER at the Bushwick Boulevard
Garden at 4 o'clock P.M. and found his father sitting in the saloon looking
very ill, but the old man ran out of the saloon and was not seen again until
7 o'clock, when he coolly walked into his residence and chaffed and laughed
at his anxious relatives, finally confessing that he had taken the poison but
could not retain it. He went to bed, not much the worse for the dose, and
seemed much pleased at having scared the police and his relatives.
15 June 1878
Mary L. MURPHY, aged 34; funeral today, 14 Nt. Oxford st.
Caroline F. VOELKER, aged 25; funeral today, 23 Columbia st.
John WALSH, aged 34; funeral tomorrow, 27 Withers st.
John READ, aged 31; funeral tomorrow, 101 Clinton st.
EIGHT HOURS OF MARRIED LIFE.
Dr. ALEX. D. CREAMER, whose death and burial were noticed in this paper
yesterday, was married about 8 hours before his death to Miss ALICE McTAGUE,
with whom he was engaged some 2 years ago, but whom he did not marry before
because of the fatal disease which had fastened itself upon him.
A SUCIDE AT QUEENS-- A German named WM. FLATTISCH, living formerly belonging
to the Sherwood estate, at Queens, committed suicide by hanging himself, in
his barn on Thursday morning. It is understood that he has suffered some
reverses, and was somewhat discouraged about the prospect of his crops, and
his reason was probably unsettled in consequence. By some curious
misunderstanding the report became current that it was ex-sheriff ARMSTEAD
C. HENRY, residing in the neighborhood, who had thus ended his career. Before
the story could be contradicted many persons started for Queens, and were not
undeceived until reaching Mr. HENRY'S house.
LONG ISLAND MURDERED BY A LUNATIC--
John ATKINSON, a farmer residing at Sayville, Suffolk
County, who has since February last been afflicted with a mania that he was a
Turk, and continually fancied that he was fighting the Russians, on Sunday
evening last, stabbed his brother-in-law, John GORDON, with a jack-knife,
inflicting wounds from which he died on Wednesday night. Officer WELLS,
shortly after, with the aid of some citizens, arrested him at his residence,
and on Monday he was taken to Yaphank to await the action of the authorities.
There was no inquest held upon the body, Justice SMITH deeming it
unnecessary. GORDON leaves a wife and 2 small children. His funeral took
place from the Sayville Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon, and
was largely attended. ATKINSON is a Scotchman, about 52 years of age, and
has resided in Sayville 12 years.
16 June 1878
Libbie BUTTERWORTH, aged 18; funeral today, 103 Flatbush ave.
James CONNERY, aged 26; funeral today, 90 Carroll st.
Mary A. LEARY aged 31, funeral today, St. James Cathedral.
Janette L. MARSTON, aged 56, funeral yesterday, 72 Middugh st.
Edwin BEVERLY, aged 46; funeral today, 247 Willoughby ave.
John P. COLE, aged 78; funeral yesterday, 55 Remsen st.
Emma N. BELL, aged 27; fruneral today, 390 South 2nd. st. E.D.
Fred T. TALCOTT, aged 27; funeral tomorrow, 885 Lincoln pl.
David WATSON, aged 52; funeral yesterday, corner 144th. st. & Brook ave.
Mary C. ELDRIDGE, aged 83; funeral today, 462 Monroe st.
Elizabeth A. FEELEY, aged 33; funeral tomorrow, 525 Park ave.
Bernard M. HEYWOOD; funeral tomorrow, 15 Hanover pl. (no age)
17 June 1878
Ann BURNS, aged 65, funeral yesterday, 104 Park ave.
Patrick McKEEBER, aged 28; funeral today, 275 Front st.
Deziah FINCH, funeral yesterday, 360 South First st. E.D.
Hannah M. OUTEN, aged 69, funeral yesterday, First Baptist Church E.D.
Ellen M. CUNNINGHAM, aged 35; funeral yesterday, 505 Myrtle ave.
Matthew LISTON, aged 59; funeral today, 14 Hart's alley.
Mary HALLETT, aged 87; funeral tomorrow, friends meeting House.
Charles O. LEWIS, aged 33; funeral tomorrow, Church of the Holy Trinity.
Mary A. CATHCART, aged 72; funeral tomorrow New York Ave. M.E. Church.
Fracis H. RODWELL, aged 77, funeral Wednesday, 43 Oxford st.
ROSE DOUGHERTY, aged 77; funeral tomorrow, 149 North 6th. st. E.D.
18 June 1878
Rhoda B. MORGAN, aged 83; funeral tomorrow, Friends Meeting House.
Samuel F. CAMPBELL, aged 71; funeral today, 1229 Pacific st.
DAVIDSON, aged 64; funeral tomorrow, 175 Butler st.
Ellen LYNCH, aged 45; funeral today, 40 Columbia st.
Sarah MAYHOOD, aged 25; funeral today, 513 Fulton st.
Jane REDMAYNE, aged 56; funeral today, 44 Portland ave.
Cecilia L. DAVIS, aged 21; funeral today, 106 Lawrence st.
Jennie D. PRAPHAGEN, funeral today, 431 Kent ave.
Mary A. YOUNG, aged 30; funeral tomorrow, 239 Front st.
Mary A. LOCKWOOD, aged 28; funeral tomorrow, 316 South 3rd. ave. E.D.
Richard S. BENNETT, aged 55; funeral today, 128 Huron st.
Anna PRAY, aged 74; funeral tomorrow, St. James Cathedral.
Emma J. RYBERG, aged 34; funeral tomorrow, 71 Dean st.
WEBBER--In Brooklyn, June 18, 1878, Georgianna HOUZELOT, wife of Robert T.
WEBBER, aged 31 years, 5 months, 13 days. The relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late
residence, 176 Jay st. , Thursday, 20th. inst., at 3 o'clock P.M.
DEATH OF ANNA PRAY
Mrs. ANNA PRAY, the mother of Mrs. W.J.FLORENCE and Mrs. BARNEY WILLIAMS,
died yesterday at her residence, No. 335 Bridge st., near Myrtle ave., in the
74th. year of her age, after a long illness. Mrs. WILIAMS was present with
her mother when she died. Mrs. FLORENCE is now in Europe with her Husband.
19 June 1878
Eliza BYERS, aged 18; funeral tomorrow, 33 Quincy st.
Edward W. ENNIS, aged 18; funeral tomorrow, 193 Van Buren st.
Ann C. MOGER, aged 87; funeral tomorrow, Friends Meeting House.
Josie SHILLABER, aged 8; funeral tomorrow, 93 Clinton st.
Edward TYRRELL, aged 11; funeral today, 411 De Kalb ave.
Jane WAKENSHAW, aged 79; funeral today, Graham Institute
Florence HOLMES, aged 18; funeral today, 191 Bedford ave.
Daniel J. COOPER, funeral today 338 Jay st.
Mary V. GRIFFITH, aged 65, funeral tomorrow, 86 Keap st.
Ann MUNDY, aged 49; funeral tomorrow; 140 Wythe ave.
Mary L. RICH, aged 55; funeral tomorrow, 185 South Oxford st.
Fanny DeLANEY, aged 24; funeral today, 634 Pacific st.
Catherine KEENAN, aged 38; funeral today, 289 5th. st. e.D.
MOFFAT,--Mrs. Elizabeth MOFFAT, a native of Wales, born August 23, 1796,
died June 15, 1878.
Funeral from her late residence, 1553 Dean street, near Utica avenue,
Brooklyn, at 2:30 o'clock., Monday, 17th. inst. Relatives and friends
are respectfully invited to attend.
FATAL ACCIDENT IN CENTRAL PARK
Mrs. Ann CHEESEBOROUGH, Aged 55 years, of No. 113 East 28th. st., New York,
died this morning from erysipelas following injuries received in Central
Park on Friday last, by a collision which occured between a carriage she was
riding in and a runaway team. The coroner has been notified to hold an
inquest in the case.
A PEDLER DROWNED
ISRAEL GOLDSBURGH, a watch peddler, of 194 Adams st., fell overboard and was
drowned about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon while in the act of passing to
the dock from the bark Bella Mudge, lying at Woodruff's stores, foot of
Joralemon st.
POISONED - SUDDEN DEATH OF A WEALTHY LADY AT GRAVESEND.
THE RESULTS OF DRINKING POISONED LAGER BEER--THE VICTIM DISELESES? THE NAME
OF HER SUPPOSED MURDERER--THE CORONER IN POSSESSION OF THE FACT.
Mr. Samuel HUBBARD is an elderly and well-to-do farmer in the town of
Gravesend, and resides in a beautiful 2 story and a half extention house,
directly opposite the Town Hall. The house is neatly painted, and is
surrounded by a beautiful garden with gravelled walks, summer houses, etc.
About 3 years ago, when he was a widower, he made the acquaintance of a Mrs.
MARIA L. HEINMAN, a widow who was housekeeper for JAMES A. WILLIAMSON. The
later got married, whereupon Mrs. HEINMAN found employment with Mr. HUBBARD,
and subsequently nearly 2 years ago became his wife, the bride being then 50
years old and the groom 60. Their married life happy, so far as the outside
world knew, and they resided at the place above described. They had no house
servant but Miss ELIZABETH LUSK, aged 23, a niece of Mrs. HUBBARD, did the
housework. The later was a very exemplary woman, and enjoyed the respect of
her neighbors. It was her custom of the late to take a portion of a bottle of
lager beer daily, as a sort of tonic. The beer was purchased by the dozen
bottles at a time. On Monday afternoon she took her wonted beverage, namely a
half a bottle of beer, and put away the other half left in the bottle for
use. The following day, yesterday, Mrs. HUBBARD, while her husband and the
latter's niece were in the house, got the half bottle of beer, prior to
taking her lunch, about quarter before ten o'clock. She poured the contents
of the bottle into a tumbler, tasted it and almost immediately said to her
husband "This beer tastes strangly; it has been poisoned," aand passed the
glass to her husband requesting him to taste the beer. Mr. HUBBARD tasted the
fluid, and after saying "That's all right, it tastes bitter, but its all
right," returned the glass to his wife, who being reassured, drank its
contents. But a short time afterwards Mrs. HUBBARD was seized with violent
spasms and retching, and appeared in great agony. Some neighbors were
notified of the lady's illness, and went to her assistence. Among the first
who arrived at the house was Mr. John D. DOUGLAS, a son-in-law of SIM
HOAGLAND, who keeps a hotal on Gravesend ave. in proximity to the HUBBARD
mansion. No physician could be had conveniently, but numerous suggestions
were made to the persons attending the sick lady as to what were antidotes to
poison. Fresh butter was suggested whereupon Mr. DOUGLAS procured a half a
pound of it, and gave it all to the patient. The latter swallowed it all,
but it failed tp produce the desired effect, vomiting. Mrs. HUBBARD grew
rapidly worse, the spasms continuing, and at the end of one hour and a
quarter she died, surrounded by her husband, the latters niece and neighbors.
The news spread rapidly through the town, and a great excitement at once
prevailed among its inhabitants.
Late in the afternoon Coroner SIMMS was informed of Mrs. HUBBARD's
death, and he, in the company with Dr. A.W. SHEPARD, of this city, proceeded
to Gravesend, and empanelled a jury, consisting of
Jacobus LAKE,
John C. VAN SICKLEN,
Cornelius D. STRYKER,
Washington WILLIS,
James S. VOORHIS,
Stephen S. WILLIAMSON,
Alzamora BATTERSBY.
The coroner at once began an examination of Mrs. HUBBARD'S body,
and was not long in arriving at the fact that the lady had been poisoned.
He took a portion of the stomach for examination, and also its fluid
contents for analysis. The inquest was then adjourned until
Tuesday, at 4 P.M., at the Town Hall.
During Mrs. HUBBARD'S illness she remained conscious almost to the
last, and on 3 or4 occasions told Mr. DOUGLAS the name of the person whom she
suspected of poisoning her.
Mr. DOUGLAS told a Union-Argus reporter that he gave the coroner
all the particulars , and that he would not disclose the name to any one
else, until he should testify in the case at the inquest.
Mr. HUBBARD formerly owned a large farm in the town, but of late
years has been selling it off by degrees, reserving only 2 acres, which he
tilled for his own pleasure. He was looked upon as wealthy retired farmer.
His first wife was a former Matron at the county buildings. They had no
children.
Mrs. HUBBARD was twice married and widowed before she met Mr.
HUBBARD. Her first husband was a Mr. POWELL, her second a Mr. HEINMAN. By the
latter she acquired some property, principally real estate in this city,
which she held in her own right among which are 3 houses in Monroe st.
ELIZABETH LEUSK, Mr. HUBBARD'S niece, ? has been residing with the
family about 4 months,
Mr. HUBBARD was born at Gravesend, and both he and his wife wee
regular attendants at the Dutch Reformed Church there. Although not members,
in the usual acceptation of the term, they were constant and regular
attendents, pew holders, and contributors.
Mr. DOUGLAS, the gentleman before referred to, showed the
Union-Argus reporter the tumbler out of which Mrs. HUBBARD drank her death
draft. It was covered at the bottom with a sort of dull film, such as would
result from containing metallic poison.
The whole affair is shrouded in mystery.
Dectectives CORR and RIGGS visisted Gravesend at 1 p.M. today and
began inquiries into the matter. No arrests have yet been made.
20 June 1878
Elizabeth COLLINS, funeral today, 617? Waverly ave.
Catherine FARRELL, aged 35; funeral today, ??? Gold st.
Louisa GRIFFITHS, aged 34; funeral tomorrow, 145 North 3rd. st. E.D.
Mary A. LYONS, aged 81; funeral today, 202? Keap st.
Thomas HUGHES, aged 66; funeral tomorrow, 127 Prospect st.
WEBBER--In Brooklyn, June 18, 1878, Georgianna HOUZELOT, wife of
Robert T. WEBBER, aged 31 years 5 months 13 days.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral from her late residence, 176 Jay st.,
Thursday 20th. inst. at 3 o'clock.
PRICE--On Thursday morning, June 20, 1878, Sophia A.,
daughter of Edward A. and Jane PRICE, aged 10 months and 8 days.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral,
Friday 21st. at 2 P.M., from her late residence 199 Jay st.
Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
RAYMOND--In Brooklyn, Wednesday morning Bertie WILLIAM, son of
Chas. H. and Henrietta RAYMOND, aged 4 years and 7 months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
at the residence of Dr. W.F. SWALM, 118 Lafayette avenue, Brooklyn,
on Friday, the 21st. inst., at 3 P.M.
21 June 1878
Willie N. DOYLE, aged 9; funeral today, 1909 Fulton st.
Henry JAMES, aged 51; funeral today, 226 halsey st.
William STEVENS, funeral today, 852 Fulton st.
Christian E. STORY, aged 56; funeral today, 91 marion st.
TODD--On Friday, June 21, of Bright's disease of the kidneys, William H.
TODD, son of Captain ALFRED TODD, aged 33 years.
Notice of funeral in tomorrow's papers.
BIRKETT--On Friday, June 21, after a lingering illness, Jane BIRKETT, beloved
wife of James W. BIRKETT, aged 35 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, No. 337 Warren st., Brooklyn, on Sunday,
June 23, at 2 o'clock.
22 June 1878
WILLIAM A. ARTHUR, funeral today at 353 Bridge st.
Mary B. HALLETT, aged 28; funeral tomorrow, 425 Flatbush ave.
ELIZA S. JohnSON, aged 8; funeral tomorrow 1091 Pacific st.
REBECCA ROE, aged 5?; funeral today, 64 Flatbush ave.
MARGARET HEALY, aged 35; funeral tomorrow, 194 West st.
John E. MOTS, aged ?; funeral tomorrow, 198 Nt. 5th. st. E.D.
BIRKETT--On Friday, June 21, after a lingering illness, JANE BIRKETT, beloved
wife of JAMES BIRKETT, aged 35 years. relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral form her late residence, No. 337
Warren st., Brooklyn, on Sunday June 23, at 1:30 o'clock.
MEEKS--In Brooklyn, on Friday evening, June 21, CORNELIA MEEKS, daughter of
the late EDWARD MEEKS. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral on Tuesday June 25, at 2 P.M., from her late residence, 89
Cambridge pl.
TODD--On Friday, June 21, of Bright's Disease of the kidneys, WILLIAM H.
TODD, son of captain ALFRED and SARAH A. TODD, aged 33 years. Funeral from
his late residence, No. 313 Marcy ave., on Sunday, June 23, at 3 P.M. Maine
papers please copy.
A FALLING FLOOR
ONE MAN KILLED AND HIS SON SEVERELY INJURED.
Just after the 200 workman employed in the furniture factory of H.
Hermann & co., at Nos. 172-194 Mott st. New York, had gone to work this
morning, a sudden crash, followed by a low rumbling noise and was heard
throughout the entire building, and the clouds of dust that filled the upper
floors and poured from the open windows served to create the impression that
some great calamity had taken place.
it was discovered that an iron girder on the 6th. floor had suddenly
given way, letting down with it the contents of the floor to the floor
beneath, where about a dozen cabinet makers were at work. Most of the men
heard the cracking of the floor and escaped with their lives, but MARTIN
METZGER, aged 51 years, and his son NICHOLAS, aged 15, who were directly
under the girder, were buried in the ruins. The elder METZGER, was soon taken
out dead. The boy was rescued alive, but received injuries on the head which
are serious. The METZGERS lived at 209 Rivington st.
POISONED BY AN ANIMAL'S BLOOD
JOHN GRACE, of 1140 Degraw st., 46 years of age and married, cut
one of his hands 2 weeks ago while skinning a cow for his employer WILLIAM
KINSLEY, a dairyman of Troy and New York ave. Soon after GRACE was taken
ill, and systems of blood poisoning following , everything was done to save
his life, but in vain, and last night he died. Coroner SIMMS held an inquest.
VINTON--At her residence, 27 Grace Court, Brooklyn Heights, Saturday, June
22, ELIZABETH MASON VINTON, widow of the late Rev. FRANCIS VINTON, D.D.,
daughter of the late Commodore OLIVER PERRY. Funeral services at Grace
Church, Brooklyn Heights, On Tuesday June 25, at half past 2o'clock, and at
T??? Church, Newport R.I., on Wednesday June 26. Friends are requested not to
send flowers.
24 June 1878
GERTRUDE R. DOCKSON: funeral today, 237 Baltic st.
THOMAS KEENAN, aged 20: funeral today 997 Pacific st.
John H. McNAUGHTON, aged 34: funeral yesterday, 172 Tillary st.
Mary A. RUSH, aged 24: funeral yesterday, 256 1/2 22 nd. st.
C.L. BARRITT: FUNERAL YESTERDAY, 333 GRAND AVE.
PETER BERGEN, aged 77: funeral today 394 Wyckoff st.
BRIDGET MEANEY, aged 80: funeral today 380 Gold st.
LEONARD BURNHAM, aged 84: funeral tomorrow, 161 sands st.
ELLEN SKEHAN, aged 59: funeral yesterday, 9 Union st.
MARGARET STUATS: funeral today, 46 Lee ave.
John LYONS: funeral today, 43 raymond st.
Samuel THORNTON, aged 100: funeral tomorrow, 353 Grand ave.
WILLIAM B. DALY, aged 37: funeral tomorrow, 140 Powers st.
FANNIE L. DORAN, aged 48: funeral tomorrow 738 Myrtle ave.
KIRKPATRICK,--On Sunday June 23, after a short illness, at her residence,
204 Classon ave. Emily, wife of David KIRKPATRICK.
Relatives and friends ae invited to attend the funeral from St. Mary's Church,
Clausson ave. near Willoughby, at 2 o'clock, on Tuesday June 25.
NEIL,--On Sunday morning, June 23, John NEIL aged 33 years and 5 months.
The funeral will take place at the First Unitarian Church ogf the Saviour
( Rev. A.P. PUT??? D.D.) corner Pierrepont st. and Monroe pl., at 3 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon 2?th.
Brooklyn Lodge No. 26 I. O. of O.F., Rankin Post No. 10 of the G.A.R.,
residence, veterens of the 139th. N.Y. Volunteers, attaches of the
Brooklyn Post Office, all ex-soldiers and others are invited to attend
funeral without further notice.
MEEKS--In Brooklyn, on Friday evening, June 21, Cornelia MEEKS,
daughter of the late Edward MEEKS.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral on Tuesday June 25, at 2 P.M. from her late residence,
39 or 89 Cambridge pl.
VINTON--At her residence, 27 Grace court, Brooklyn Heights, on Saturday,
June 22, Elizabeth MASON VINTON, widow of the late Rev. Francis VINTON D.D.,
and the daughter of the late Commodore Oliver H. PERRY.
Funeral services from Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, on Tuesday,
June 25, at 2:30 o'clock, and at Trinity Church Newport R.I. on
Wednesday, June 26. Friends are requested not to send flowers.
The late John DAVOL, whose death occurred yesterday at the family residence,
360 Clinton ave., this city, was a prominent merchant, doing business at 100
John st., New York. He was in the 68th. year of his age and enjoyed the
acquaintance of a large circle of business men. The funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house, from whence the remains will be
taken to Warren Rhode Island, for burial.
DEATH OF LETTER CARRIER
JOHN NEIL, a letter carrier, of the Brooklyn Post Office, died at his
residence, in this city, yesterday morning. He was appointed a carrier in
June 1869, and had served constantly on the route bounded on Boerum pl.,
Joralemon st. and Atlantic ave. to the river. He was a veteran soldier, and
served during the Rebellion in the 139th N.Y. Vols., Colonel ROBERTSON. He
enlisted in August 1862, was wounded at the battle of Cold Harbor, in 1864,
by which he lost the use of his right hand. His funeral will take place on
Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the Unitariaan Church, Pierrepont st.
Rev. A.P. PUTNAM, pastor. The obsequuies will be attended by Post Rankin No.
10 G.A.R., and Brooklyn Lodge of Odd Fellows, both of which deceased was a
member. The letter carriers will also attend in a body. Deceased will be
interned in the Odd Fellows burial plot, Greenwood Cemetery.
25 June 1878
Michael J. CURRAN, aged 19; funeral today, 709 Butler st.
Margaret E. KENNEDY, aged 67; funeral today, 548 Court st.
Agnes L. WETHERELL, aged 27; funeral today 157 s. 2nd. st.
Albert MICHAEL, aged 46; funeral tomorrow, 151 Schermerhorn st.
Jane A. DEMAREST, aged 49; funeral today; 126 Wckoff st.
Andrew MAYNAHAN, aged 25; funeral today, 279 Front st.
KIRKPATRICK--On Sunday, June 23, after a short illness, at her residence, 204
Clausson ave. Emily wife of Davis KIRKPATRICK. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend the funeral from St. Mary's Church, Clausson ave., near
Willoughby, at 2 o'clock, on Tuesday June 25.
GARRISON--In Brooklyn, on Tuesday evening, June 25, 1878, Samuel GARRISON.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, No. 83 1st. pl., in the city of Brooklyn, on
Saturday next, the 29th. inst. at 2 P.M.
26 June 1878
Sophie C. GRIMMEL, aged 20: funeral tomorrow at St. Paul's Church.
William KINGSTON: FUNERAL TODAY AT 75 Pinapple st.
Margaret MORRIS, aged 43: funeral today 785 Bushwich ave.
William NICOLL, aged 32: funeral today at 54 Middagh st.
Oliver S. VINCENT, aged 35: funeral tomorrow at Sands Street M.E. Church
Lizzie BROWN: funeral today at 280 Franklin ave.
Sarah J. LAYING: funeral tomorrow at 517 5TH. AVE.
Daniel O"CONNOR, aged 48: funeral today at 20 Ewen st.
Lettie R. POHLE: funeral tomorrow at 206 1/2 Bedford ave.
MURDEROUS-THE FERIS STREET STABING CASE ENDS IN DEATH
THE FACTS IN THE CASE--
JAMES RYAN, of 92 Partition sr., who was stabbed last Tuesday night
in the lager beer saloon 85 Ferris st. by JOHN E. KEATING, aged 34, a cooper,
residing on the premises, died at 4 o'clock this morning in St.Peter's
Hospital. The quarrel resulted in the inflition of the fatal wounds grew out
of a comparision of the merits of Brooklyn and Troy men. KEATING and RYAN
exchanged blows. Suddenly RYAN shouted that he was stabbed, and on being
taken to a drug store and thence to the hospital, it was found that he had
been stabbed in the adbomen, breast and shoulders, KEATING'S arrest followed.
THE CONEY ISLAND SHOOTING AFFRAY--CONFLICTING
STATEMENTS RELATIVE TO THE EXTENT OF KELLY'S INJURIES
THE CONEY ISLAND AFFRAY
JAMES KELLY, the liquor dealer, who was shot at by Special Officer
McDERMOTT, at Coney Island, night before last, has been found by the police.
The statement is that he was found by the 8th. Precinct police yesterday
afternoon, and left home in company with friends, his injury consisting
merely of a "slight bruise" on the abdomen made by the ball, which simply
passed through his clothing. A UNION-ARGUS reporter however, obtained
information today which makes it seem more than likely that KELLY is
dangerously wounded. Mr. QUINN, clerk of Justice WALSH"S Court, says that he
met KELLY and a companion in Willoughby st. at 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. KELLY was drunk, and wanted him to drink with him. QUINN went with
him into the saloon, and KELLY exhibited to him the character of his
injuries. Mr. QUINN said that KELLY had a wound on the right side of his
abdomen, about 4 inches from the navel, large enough to put his finger into.
The flesh around it was black and congested, and KELLY complained of pain in
his thigh. Mr. QUINN advised him to go to the hospital, but KELLY insisted
upon walking home, and set out to do so. At the corner of Willoughby and
Bridge sts. , however he fell, and his companion had to summon a coach to
take him home.
THE DEAD LETTER-CARRIER
FUNERAL SERVICES THIS AFTERNOON AT THE CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR
The funeral of the late JOHN NEIL, aletter carrier, took place this
afternoon from the Church of the Saviour, corner of Pierreepont st. amd
Monroe pl. The obsequies were attended not only by the relatives of the
deceased, but by a large number of friends. The letter carriers attached to
the Post Office were present in a body, as were the members of Rankin Post
No. 10 G.A.R., of which he was a conrade since the organization of the post.
The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Putnam. In the short address
which he delivered he alluded to the mortality of the body and the
immortality of the soul, and although they mourned for his brother as one who
had departed this life, yet they rejoiced that he had been called to take up
his abode in the mansions of their Heavenly Father.
At a regular meeting of the members of Post Rankin, last evening, a
preamble and resolutions been adopted to the effect that the deceased had by
his conduct exemplified the cardinal virtues of their order-fraternity,
charity and loyalty-and that they deeply sympathized with the wife and child
of their departed conrade.
Similar action to the foregoing was also taken by the letter
carriers at a meeting held last evening.
28 June 1878
James M. HILDRETH, aged 75; funeral today, 454 Adelphi st.
Mary A. MOORE, aged 84; funeral today Trinity Church.
Simon ROSCH, aged 22; funeral today, 300 4th. st. E.D.
Patrick CLARK, aged 81; funeral tomorrow, 143 North 8th. st.
Emma J. MASON, funeral today, 213 Lee ave.
Francis J. CABILL, aged 21; funeral tomorrow, 126 Elizabeth st.
DAROL--On Friday, the 28th. inst., JNO. DAROL, in the 68th. year of his age.
Funeral services at his late residence, No. 360 Clinton ave., Brooklyn,
on Sunday the 30th. inst., at 2 P.M. relaties and friends are respectfully
invited to attend. remains will be taken to Warren R. I. for interment.
ELLS--In Brooklyn, of convulsions, ROBERT CHESTER, youngest child, of N. IRVING
and EVELYN Z. ELLS, aged 2 years 2 months and 25 days. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his parents,
411 1/2 Monroe st. on Saturday 1. P. M., prompt.
GARRISON--In Brooklyn, on Tuesday evening, June 25, 1878, Samuel GARRISON.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, from his late residence, No. 83 1st. pl., in the city of Brooklyn,
on Saturday next, the 29th. inst., at 2. P.M.
HILTZ--ON Thursday June 27, 1878, WM. A., only son of WM. S. and Martha B. HILTZ,
aged 20 years 4 months, and 11 days. The funeral will take place from the
residence of his parents, 113 Adelphi st., Brooklyn N.Y., on saturday June 29.
ROBERTS--On Thursday June 27, Samuel M., youngest son of CATHERINE and the late
HUGH ROBERTS, aged 2 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Funeral on Saturday, the 29th.,
at 2 P.M., from the residence of his mother, No. 113 Kent st. Greenpoint.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
29 June 1878
LIZZIE GAYLOR: funeral tomorrow, 103 South ??? st. E.D.
Samuel W. KING: funeral tomorrow, Dekalb Ave. M.E.Church.
Mary R. MOEEOW, aged 42: funeral Monday, 178 ??an st.
JAMES J. O'BRIEN: funeral tomorrow, 683 Butler st.
ARTHUR WALTON, aged 23: funeral tomorrow, ?? Dean st.
AMELIA CALDWELL, aged 60: funeral Monday, 25 ??pe st. (Hope?)
Mary E. MILLER: funeral today, 135 Wilson st. E.D.
ANNA M. POWELL: funeral tomorrow, 264 President st.
LEWIS SEVITZER, JR., aged 21: funeral today, 9 Willow st.
SIEDLER--On Friday morning, June 28, JULIA T. wife of CHARLES SIEDLER.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral services at the Bergen Baptict church, Madison ave. Jersey City, on
Sunday, June 30, at 2o'clock P.M., without further notice.
2 November 1878
LEGAL NECROLOGY
The Mortality List of the Brooklyn Bar for the Last Twenty five Years
According to a statement prepared by Counselor S.D. Lewis, thirty two
years ago there were but twenty five or thirty lawyers in the city of
Brooklyn; to-day their number is between 500 and 600. The mortality in the
profession, during the last quarter of a century, has been remarkably large.
But few of the members of the bar in this city have been long lived, the
majority of them dying in the prime of life. The following is a list of
Brooklyn lawyers who have died within the period named:
Stephen B. Brophy,
Frank Hatlanan,
James Parker,
James R. Manley,
Henry McCluskey,
Stephen T. Beers,
J. A. Bloomingdale,
Andrew Dunslack,
Alexander Hadden,
John E. Morse,
Gorman R. Warltow,
George Vanderberger,
Hall J. Fish,
Melville Heywood,
Peter Schapter,
Stephen J. Colahan,
John Dean,
William T. Nichols,
Jared Sparksm,
Peter V. Remsen,
Paul M?l?er,
John J. Mott,
George H. Cooper,
Garrett Mariense,
William Rockwell,
John Vanderbilt,
Samuel E. Johnson, Alex Fonda,
William S. Hammond Jr.,
Rodney S.Church,
Nathaniel N. Waring,
Augustus H. Sidell,
Willam H Storey,
Daniel Trembly,
Jacob C. Blackley,
Daniel K. Smith,
Granville T. Jenks,
Nicholas Van Burnt,
Richard C. Underhill,
James L. Campbell,
Cyrus P. Smith,
Gabriel Freeman,
Bernard Hughes,
Charles J. Jack,
Skaillngton Sanyay,
B.F. Brown,
Elnathan L. Sanderson,
Charles Condit,
John Dikeman, Jr. ;
James H. Mackay,
Charles L. Wrey,
Henry P. Curtis,
Michael J. Dunn,
Wm.J. Damty,
William J Ackley,
Frank H Dikeman,
Frank Spooner,
Elias K. Stoddard,
John Cortelyon,
James Howard,
John S. Applegate,
David H. Tapping,
Charles Ashby,
Alex W. Brenuem.
An Old Lady Killed
Myram STYLES, eighty four years, of 237 Tenth street, was killed
yesterday by accidentally falling out of a second story
window of her residence.
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