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1906..DEATH..June
Brooklyn Standard Union
(from 24 June 1906..Murder occured 8 June 1906)
FAIRY TALES OF OLD KINNAN HOME
DETECTIVES NOT TO SEARCH SECOND PLACE HOUSE AND NO LETTERS HAVE BEEN FOUND
MRS. STENTON ON THE RACK UNDER THIRD DEGREE PRESSURE, DENIES SHE MURDERED DAUGHTER
That the detectives of the local headquarters have or are going to make a
search of the house of mystery at 11 Second place is a myth, according to
Acting Capt. McCAULEY, of the Detective Bureau. He says that he knows absolutely
nothing about the matter, and that as the case rests at present he will take no
action.
The owner of the house, who lives at 62 Second place, Martin EAGAN, is in
a high state of indignation over the affair, according to his mother, who
violently denounces her neighbors for the way they have furnished stories to the
newspaper men who have visited them for the purpose of soliciting information
which they could not get from the family.
Mrs. EAGAN and her son are much incensed over the article printed in a
Manhattan newspaper recently that mother and son had a motive for revenge against
Mrs. KINNAN and hinted they might have been implicated in the murder. Martin
EAGAN bought the property at 11 Second place from the late Mrs. KINNAN paying
$2500. When the latter discovered she did not own the property she agreed to
refund the money paid by EAGAN. Because of the published insinuation Mrs. EAGAN
says she proposes to bring suit against a certain Manhattan newspaper.
Among the many tales that have been told about the Second place house is
that it contained chests and trunks filled with papers and documents. It was
reported that the police had confiscated them. This is denied by Mrs. EAGAN, who
says that no letters have been found in the old KINNAN home.
That the house was dirty when they took it was absolutely true, for Mrs.
EAGAN says that twenty-seven loads of rubbish were carried out of the place, of
such a character that junkman refused t buy it. Everything was moth-eaten or
moulded (sic), and after all this stuff had been removed there was nothing
left but some old furniture and a few old-time pictures. A large number of beds
were found. In every room of the house was an old-fashioned bed, and in some
rooms two were found.
Two Manhattan detectives who called at the house a few days ago found
nothing of any importance and told the EAGANS not to be bothered by curious people
who might want to roam around through the house.
Aged Mrs. Louise STENTON, the mother of Mrs. Alice KINNAN, was subjected
to a "third degree" examination yesterday that put some of the methods used in
the Police Department many years ago to wring confessions from suspects, to
shame. Placing a piece of her daughter's skull and a hammer, which it believed
was used by the murderer in the mother's hands. Assistant District Attorney
CARDOZA asked Mrs. STENTON if she committed the murder. "no," screamed the old
woman and her voice was heard a considerable distance from the room in which the
examination was held.
The star chamber policy of the past two days prevailed yesterday, when the
aged mother was brought to the office of the Bronx Coroners. Six officials,
including the Coroners, Assistant District Attorney CARDOZA, and Capt. PRICE,
questioned the woman, hoping that she would throw some light on the identity of
the slayer. On the way to the Coroners office from her temporary home, at
2964 Briggs avenue, Mrs. STENTON asked Capt. PRICE to drive past the old home. As
she passed it, Mrs. STENTON said to the police captain "Poor Alice. There's
where she was killed. I know a man did it. Have you found him yet?" Capt. PRICE
replied in the negative. Asked by Assistant District Attorney CARDOZA to tell
what happened on the night of June 8 Mrs. STENTON said:
"I was lying on my bed and Alice was reading a book of Byron's poems to me
when the bell rang. I cautioned Alice about going to the door, but she went.
I waited some time. When Alice did not return I was worried about her absence.
I went to the door with a lamp in my hand. Then I kept on outside. I found
Alice lying in a pool of blood at the end of the porch."
Shouting out questions and answers in tones that could be heard through
closed doors, Assistant Attorney CARDOZO and Mrs. STANTON had a dialogue after
she had told her story, which rose to its climax when the prosecutor asked
bluntly:
"Did you do it?"
"It referred to the murder of Mrs. STANTON's daughter, Mrs. KINNAN. Again
and again the mother's denial rang out. She tried to leave the room, but was
held back by force and with threatening words. It was the most dramatic scene
in the hole inquiry.
"Who came to your house on Friday, June 8?" asked Mr. CARDOZO.
"Nobody," replied the old woman.
"Didn't a man come to see you on that day?"
"No, Nobody called."
"Wasn't there a violent quarrel upstairs between you and your daughter
after the man left?"
"No, there was not. No man was there."
"Didn't Mary SHIPPO come upstairs and ask what you and your daughter were
quarreling about?"
"No, she did not."
16 June 1906
POLICE ON NEW CLUE TO KINNAN MURDER AND TAKE POSSESSION OF MANSION
The police are in possession of the STENTON mansion in the Bronx, on the
porch of which Mrs. Alice KINNAN was found murdered last week, and are making a
systematic search of the house to-day. Already they have found enough in the
mansion to give Captain BRICE a valuable clue, as well as many bank books, and
much that throws light on the remarkable life that Mrs. KINNAN and her
mother, Mrs. Louise STANTON, each distrustful of each other, led in the old house.
Another bank book showing that the old woman had $5000 in her own name has been
found. Letters showed that there was $800 on deposit in Cincinnati, and that
a lawyer was looking after it there. Another investment in Philadelphia, with
a lawyer in charge, was also discovered.
By a ruse, Mrs. STENTON was got out of her house last night, leaving the
police in absolute possession of the premises to continue their investigations
unhampered. The aged woman's lawyer, Burton W. GIBSON, induced the old woman
to come to the sidewalk. There she was seized and bundled into a carriage and
driven off to the residence of her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Charles MILLER, in
Bedford Park.
The clue on which Capt. PRICE and a dozen detectives are now working was
found in a letter, showing that some man expected to call at the house last
Friday night to receive a sum of money from Mrs. KINNAN. The detectives found two
men yesterday, who were bicycling in Washington avenue at the time of the
murder, who saw a man running through the yard at the side and speed east on
189th street.
Asahel K. EATON died suddenly at his home, 339 Halsey street, Thursday, from
heart failure. Mr. EATON was born in Stockbridge, Mass., May 22, 1822, where
he received his preliminary education. At the age of 18 he was graduated from
Hamilton College, and engaged in the profession of teaching. On Sept. 25, 1855,
he married Maria McNEIL. Three children of this marriage survive Mr. EATON.
They are Hugh McDougal EATON and his two sisters. On June 1, 1882, Mr. EATON,
having been many years a widower, married Maria CHICHESTER, who survives him.
For forty years Mr. EATON was an expert chemist, having for some years served
as professor of chemistry in the University of Rochester. Services will be held
to-morrow afternoon. Undertaker Sammis has charge of the burial.
John NOLL died yesterday of apoplexy, at his home, 216 Driggs avenue, aged 56
years. He was born in Germany, and had lived in Brooklyn forty-one years.
Services will be conducted Monday afternoon at his home by the Rev. Walter E.
Bentley, rector of the Church of the Ascension, Greenpoint, and the interment
will be made in Greenwood, under the direction of William L. Russell,
100 Norman avenue.
Thomas EVANS died yesterday at his home 924 Metropolitan avenue, of
pneumonia, after a brief illness. He was 32 years old. He was a member of
the Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Leonard street.
He is survived by a widow and two children. Services will be held to-morrow
afternoon in the chapel of Calvary Cemetery, where the interment
will be made under the direction of
Undertaker Thomas H. Ireland, 177 North Sixth street.
MRS, MARY A. PAINTER
The Rev. Dr. A.F. Barmer, pastor of the Memorial Baptist Church, Sixteenth
street and Eighth avenue, will conduct funeral services to-morrow afternoon at 3
o'clock for Mrs. Mary A. PAINTER, widow of Martin M. PAINTER, at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. C.E. KNIGHT, 581 Tenth street. Although Mrs. PAINTER had
been ailing for the last seven weeks, her death on Thursday was unexpected. She
was a resident of Brooklyn for many years, coming here from Philadelphia, the
place of her birth. She was prominent in society circles in South Brooklyn,
and an active worker in the Baptist Church. She was 83 years old. One daughter,
Mrs. C.E. KNIGHT, survives her. The body will be buried in the family plot in
Greenwood to-morrow afternoon, under the direction of Undertakers Hinman
Brothers, of Seventeenth street and Fifth avenue.
Alex J. McKAY, eldest son of the late Alex and May McKAY, died at his home,
13 St. Andrews place, on Thursday last. He was born in Brooklyn twenty-eight
years ago. Mr. McKAY was the proprietor of a livery stable at 41 Brooklyn
avenue. He was a member of the Long Island Council, K of C. Three sisters and a
brother survive, respectively; Anna A., Victoria, a sister in the Convent of St.
Joseph, Brentwood; Mrs. N.J. KANE, and Matthew J. The funeral will be held
Monday morning at 9 o'clock from his late home, thence to the Church of Our Lady
of Victory, Throop avenue and McDonough street, where a solemn requiem mass
will be celebrated. The interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery, under the
direction of Undertaker William J. McCaw, of 1737 Fulton street.
Louisa SCHORLE LUCKE, wife of Frederick F. LUCKE, died on Thursday after a
brief illness at her home, 31 Yale avenue. She was a resident of Brooklyn for
many years. The funeral will take place from her late home to-morrow afternoon
Rose WALLS died Thursday after a short illness at the home of her daughter,
410 Vanderbilt street. She was an old resident of Brooklyn, and lived at the
Vanderbilt street address for several years. The funeral will be held to-morrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home and interment will be made in
Evergreen Cemetery.
James ASTILL died Thursday at his home, 108 High street, aged 67. He was born
in England, and had lived at the High street address thirty years. He is
survived by one son, Frederick ASTILL. This evening at 8 o'clock, the Rev. Dr.
W.E. DAVENPORT will conduct the funeral services at the house. The burial will
take place to-morrow morning in Greenwood. Undertaker James W. Sawyer of 15
Greene avenue has charge of arrangements.
EVANS - On Friday, June 15, 1906, Jessie, beloved wife of John EVANS and
widow of the late John V. HENDRICKSON. Funeral services at her late residence, 864
Bedford avenue, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Members of Brooklyn Circle,
No. 42, L. of G.A.R. are invited to attend.
JONES - Rachel T. JONES (nee WILLIAMS), after a lingering illness of several
weeks, at her late home, 172 Heyward street. Funeral services will be held at
her late residence on Saturday evening, June 16, 1906 at 7:30. Interment
Sunday morning in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
MAUTZ - Theodore W., Jr., June 15. Funeral services at his late residence,
121 Waverly ave., on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Funeral Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
McDONALD - On Saturday, June 16, after a lingering illness, Matthew J.,
beloved son of Susan and the late Patrick McDONALD, in his 31st year. Funeral from
his late residence, 200 North Fourth st., Brooklyn, on Monday, June 18th at 2
p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
McMAHON - On June 16th, 1906, at her home, Johanna McMAHON, widow of Ross
McMAHON. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend funeral at her late
residence, No. 31 Second place, on Monday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m.; thence to
St. Stephen's Church, Summit and Hicks streets, where a solemn requiem mass
will be said for the repose of her soul. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
REYNOLDS - On Thursday, June 14th, 1906, John F. REYNOLDS, at his late
residence, 32 Floyd street. Funeral from his late residence Sunday June 17th, at 2
p.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
17 June 1006
LEFT BRIDE TO GET JOB; BODY FOUND IN RIVER
The body of Henry TRASKAELO, 29 years old, of 70 Eagle street, was found
floating in the East River at the foot of Freeman street by Capt. John
Sheridan, of the barge Ben Franklin, Jr., yesterday afternoon.
TRASKAELO left his home Monday with the intention of looking for a job. He
told his young wife, to whom he had been married for about a month, that he
would not return till the evening of that day. He failed to show up and after a
diligent search by his friends and relatives his whereabouts could not be
learned. His wife became hysterical when she heard of her husband's fate. She said
he was a faithful and loving husband.
BODIES OF TWO MEN, DROWNED, RECOVERED
Of two bodies found yesterday afternoon in Roxbury's Channel, Jamaica Bay,
one has been identified as that of Charles P. GOEBZEULEUCHPER, 18 years old,
a sailor of Grassey Point, Jamaica. The other is that of a man about 27 years,
5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds and has a smooth, disfigured
face. Both bodies are now in Truddeux's morgue, Rockaway Beach.
EVANS - On Friday, June 15, 1906, Jessie, beloved wife of John EVANS and
widow of the late John V. HENDRICKSON. Funeral services at her late residence,
864 Bedford avenue, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Members of Brooklyn
Circle, No. 42, L. of G.A.R. are invited to attend.
HOLBROOK - June 15th, 1906, Judson W. HOLBROOK, aged 66 years. Residence 1132
Halsey. Services Monday evening, 8 o'clock.
McDONALD - On Saturday, June 16, 1906, after a lingering illness, Matthew J.
beloved son of Susan and the late Patrick McDONALD, in his 31st year. Funeral
from his late residence, 205 North Fourth street, Brooklyn, on Monday, June
18th at 2p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
McMAHON - On June 16th, 1906, at her home, Johanna McMAHON, widow of Ross
McMAHON. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend funeral at her late
residence, No. 31 Second place, on Monday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m.;thence to
St. Stephen's Church, Summit and Hicks streets, where a solemn requiem mass
will be said for the repose of her soul. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
NANTZ - Theodore W., Jr., June 15. Funeral services at his late residence,
121 Waverly ave., on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Funeral Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
THOMPSON - On Friday, June 15th, 1906, Mrs. Eleanor THOMPSON, beloved wife of
David W. THOMPSON, died at her late residence, 661 Bergen street. Funeral
services Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
Gustav A. JAHN, a wealthy sugar and rice dealer, who died suddenly of
heart failure on last Friday noon, was a life long and respected resident of the
old town of Flatbush. Mr. JOHN's parents settled there on coming to this
country from Saxony, Germany, fifty years ago. He was then 10 years old. He attended
the public schools, graduating a few years later. He then went as clerk in
one of the large banking houses in Wall Street, where he met with much success.
In 1866 he started a sugar business, which he conducted until about two weeks
before his death. He was widely known throughout Manhattan and this borough,
and was very popular in society circles. He was a veteran of the Civil War and
a member of Lafayette Post, No. 140. Mr. JAHN was on the staffs of Gen.
CHRISTIANSEN, of the Thirteenth Regiment, and of Gen. McLEER, commander of the
Second Brigade. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Hamilton Club,
Kings County Lodge, F. and A.M; Clinton Commandery. He was the founder of the old
Henry Street German Church. The surviving members of the family are a widow,
one daughter and three sons. Tomorrow night at 8 o'clock the Rev. Dr. J.W.
LOCH, pastor of the Evangelical Church, Schermerhorn and State streets, will
conduct the funeral services. The burial will be in the family plot in Greenwood
Cemetery on Tuesday morning.
JOHN NOLAN
John NOLAN, one of the best known men in the undertaking business, died on
Friday at his home, 96 St. Marks avenue, after a lingering illness. He was in
his forty-third year. Mr. NOLAN was born in New York City. When a boy he went
into the undertaking business. Later he was employed by the New Haven Casket
Company. From there he went with the National Casket Company. He was a member
of Commonwealth Council, 542, Royal Arcanum; St. Salvadore, Knights of
Columbus; Court Sympathy, Foresters of America, and Brooklyn Conclave, 190, Improved
Order of Heptasophs. He was also well known in political circles. The funeral
will take place from his late home to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Interment will be made at Holy Cross Cemetery, under the direction of William H. Daly,
of 136 Smith street.
THEODORE W. NANTZ, JR.
After an illness of nine months, Theodore W. NANTZ, Jr., 37 years old,
died at his home, 121 Waverly avenue, Friday afternoon. Mr. NANTZ was born in
Brooklyn April 4, 1869, and had for years been a resident of the Fourth Ward. For
fourteen years he was employed by the H.D. Berner Company at 239 Canal
street, Manhattan. A widow, two children, his father, two brothers and a sister
survive him. Funeral services will be held tonight at his late home by the
Shepherds of Bethlehem, No. 19, at 8 o'clock. Interment will be made in Evergreen
Cemetery to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MATTHEW J. MC DONALD
Matthew J. McDONALD, 31 years old, died yesterday morning at his home, 205
North Fourth street. Mr. McDONALD was born in the Eastern District, and had
lived and been in business there all his life. Besides his mother he is
survived by a brother, Daniel. Funeral services will be held at the
Calvary Cemetery Chapel to-morrow and will be in charge of John J.
Gallagher's Sons, of 215 North Eighth street.
EDWARD L. HEYLIN
After a brief illness Edward Leslie HEYLIN died in his forty-seventh year
at his home, 383 Lewis avenue. He lived at the Lewis avenue address for many
years and was well known in that section. The funeral services will be held at
his late home to-morrow at 8 p.m. and the interment will be made in Greenwood
Cemetery on Tuesday morning.
CALVIN LENT
Calvin LENT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin D. LENT, died last Wednesday at
his home, 720 Manhattan avenue. He was in his twenty-fourth year, was born in
Greenpoint and attended Public School No. 34. In addition to his parents, three
brothers survive him. The funeral services were conducted last night by the
Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Lloyd, pastor of the Christian Church of the Evangel.
Interment will be made this afternoon under the direction of Undertaker Oscar A.
Boch, of 788 Manhattan avenue.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS
The Rev. Dr. Alfred K. COLLETT, pastor of the Orchard Primitive Church, in
Oakland street, conducted the funeral services yesterday afternoon for John
Christmas WILLIAMS, at his home, 29 Oakland street. Mr. WILLIAMS died last
Wednesday after a long illness. He was born in Scotland thirty-nine years ago and
had lived in Brooklyn for more than fifteen years. He was a member of the
Foresters of America. Mr. WILLIAMS is survived by a widow and two children.
Interment was made in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
WILLIAM G. HANSON
William G. HANSON, son of the late William V. and Margaret H. HANSON, died
at his home, 1626 Pacific street, on Friday. He was a native of Brooklyn. The
funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home
and the interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.
18 June 1906
MOTOR CAR KILLS MAN IN MANHATTAN
Frank WEBSTER, 40 years old, of Cornwall-on-the-Hudson, was knocked down
by an automobile and killed at the corner of Twenty-fifth street and Sixth
avenue, Manhattan, to-day.
APOPLEXY PROVES FATAL AFTER LONG ILLNESS
John BORST, 60 years old, of 176 Harman street, died suddenly at his home
last night from apoplexy. He had been under the care of his physician, Dr.
BLUSE, of 79 Stanhope street, for some time past.
WIFE LAY DEAD IN CELLAR ALL NIGHT
At 5 o'clock yesterday morning Julia EARLY, 51 years old, was found dead
at the foot of the cellar stairs at her home, 609 St. John's place, by her
husband. The husband reported the matter to the police of the Grand avenue
station at noon to-day and said that the last time he had seen his
wife alive was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday night.
MORE DRINK REFUSED CHOKE AGED BONIFAC?
Freeport, June 18, Lockwood PEARSALL was choked to death yesterday
afternoon...the side stoop of his hotel at East Rockaway. Two men have
been taken into custody. O.. of them, Bert TUPPER, has been committ...
without bail for the Grand Jury, while h.. companion, Sidney ABRAMS,
who talked willingly when caught, was placed under $25....
bail as a witness. As he cannot possibly produce that amount of bonds
he will have...remain in jail.
TUPPER is a big powerful man, while PEARSALL was about 74 years old and
weakened by age.
TUPPER and ABRAMS went to the hotel yesterday. They had been drinking and
mo...was refused them by PEARSALL, who made the...condition the basis of his
refusal. This outraged TUPPER, it is alleged, who grabbed the old man by the
neck and shook him until ...choked. Then he threw him to the stoop where
he was found shortly afterward dead.
An alarm was given and ex-County Detective Abe FURMAN was called. He
arrested TUPPER and ABRAMS. Justice Archie WALLA....held them.
FOUR YEAR OLD GIRL KILLED BY TROLLEY CAR
Mary DEHADO, four years old, of 154 Franklin street, was run over by a
crosstown car, in charge of Motorman John GOONAN and Conductor John GEYER,
while crossing Manhattan avenue and Fremont street last night.
When Ambulance Surgeon SNYDER, of the Eastern District Hospital,
arrived, he pronounced the child dead.
COMMITTED SUICIDE IN RIVERSIDE PARK
The body of a man, identified as that of Benjamin HOWARD, 35 years old, of
208 West Eighty-eighth street, was found to-day in Riverside Park, near the
Ninetieth street entrance, Manhattan. It was evident that the man had taken
poison.
SECOND BODY OF MISSING PARTY FOUND DROWNED
The second of the bodies of the three men who left Broad Channel, Jamaica
Bay, a week ago for a fishing trip was found yesterday off the foot of Fifth
street, Rockaway Park, by John OLSON, a boat keeper. The body was that of Frank
RICHARDS, of Broad Channel. The other body was found on Saturday. The third
body is still missing. It is now thought that the men were caught in a storm
and capsized. No trace of the boat has been found. The body found on Saturday
was that of Frank COELZENLENCHTER, 18 years old, of Broad Channel.
CANTY - On Sunday, June 17th, 1906. Mary, beloved wife of John CANTY. Funeral
from her late residence, 107 Clymer st., on Wednesday (20th inst.) at 9 a.m.
and thence to the Church of the Epiphany, South Ninth street near Bedford
ave., where a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated.
COLE - On Sunday, June 17th, Sarah E. COLE, daughter of the late James E. and
Esther SHUTE. Services at her late residence 3....Seventh st., Tuesday June
19th, 1:30 p.m.
HOLBROOK - June 15th, 1906 Judson ? HOLBROOK, aged 66 years. Residence
11...Halsey. Services Monday evening, 8 o'clock.
LAWLER - John J., son of William F. and Margaret LAWLER, aged 5 years and ?
months. Funeral from his parents residence 83 Clermont ave., Tuesday, June
19th, at 2:30 p.m.
THOMPSON - On Friday, June 18, 1906, Mrs. Eleanor THOMPSON, beloved wife of
David W. THOMPSON, died at her late residence, 661 Bergen street. Funeral
services Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
John PARKINGTON died Saturday afternoon at his home, 281 Nassau avenue. Mr.
FARRINGTON was a copper refiner, employed by the Nichols Chemical Works. He was
born in London England forty-eight years ago. Besides a widow, Margaret, five
daughters and three sons survive him. The funeral will be held from his late
home tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock, thence to St. Cecelia's Roman Catholic
Church, on Herbert street. Interment will be made in Calvary Cemetery under
the direction of John T. Weigand, of 207 Nassau avenue.
MRS. MARGARET MARTENS
Mrs. Margaret MARTENS died yesterday at St. Peter's Home after an illness of
three months. She was born in Ireland seventy-nine years ago and is survived
by one brother and two sisters. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning with
interment at Calvary Cemetery. Thomas H. Ireland of North Sixth street is the
undertaker in charge.
The Rev. Thomas A. NELSON, for thirty years a minister of the Presbyterian
Church, died Saturday at his home, 60 Eighth avenue. He had been ill for several
years, but his death was sudden and due to a complication of diseases with
which he had been afflicted for years. Dr. NELSON was graduated from the Union
Theological Seminary in 1877, he having been previously engaged in Y.M.C.A.
work. His first charge was with the Memorial Presbyterian Church, Seventh avenue
and St. John's place, where he continued as pastor for twenty-two years,
resigning in 1899 on account of ill health. The funeral services will be held at
his late home to-morrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
JUSTUS KESSLER
Funeral services were held to-day over the remains of Justus KESSLER.
Interment was made in Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. KESSLER, who was a resident of
Brooklyn for many years, died suddenly last Friday at his home,
226 Nineteenth street.
He came to this country from Germany. He was a member of the Molker Lodge and
of the Home Friends' Society and was also connected with various other German
organizations. Three sisters and four brothers survive Mr. KESSLER.
JOHN H. BORCHERDING
After a lingering illness John H. BORCHERDING died at his home, 218 Himrod
street, yesterday morning. He was thirty-seven years old, and was born in
Brooklyn.
He leaves a widow, Marie, and five brothers and sisters. To-morrow evening
the funeral services will be held at his late home. Interment will be made in
Greenwood Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Hannah S. GRAY, widow of James GRAY, died last Saturday at her home, 380
Clifton place. Mrs. GRAY was born in New York City 84 years ago. She was a
member of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church for fifty years, and was an active
member of the Dorcas Society connected with the church. She is survived by two
sons, James K. GRAY, of Linden avenue, Flatbush, and Wallace GRAY, with whom
she resided. Funeral services will be held to-morrow evening at her late home.
The Rev. Mr. SCOTT, assistant rector of Christ Church, will officiate. The
interment will be made Wednesday morning in Cypress Hills Cemetery.
19 June 1906
HOMELESS WOMAN DIES IN HOSPITAL
A homeless woman about 55 years old, who is known as Lulu HOOD, died last
night int the German Hospital from apoplexy.
The old woman was stricken yesterday morning in front of 1246 DeKalb avenue
and was taken to the hospital unconscious. She did not regain consciousness.
DELANEY DIES SUDDENLY;
CORONER IS NOTIFIED
Joseph DELANEY, 35 years old, of 238 Huron street, died suddenly at his
home early this morning. The Coroner was notified.
POLICE LOOK FOR MAN TO TELL HIM BROTHER IS DEAD.
The police has (sic) been asked to find John DOYLE, a coal driver, and
tell him of the death of his brother Daniel, who died yesterday at the home of
William ARNETT, 73 Steuben street. DOYLE last worked for Kelsey & Loughlin.
ANOTHER ITALIAN MURDER MYSTERY PISTOL FIGHT AT MIDNIGHT IN QUIET
HARRISON STREET CAUSES EXCITEMENT
DEAD MAN'S PARTNER MISSING MAY HAVE BEEN QUARRELING OVER MONEY MATTERS
Four shots fired in rapid succession early this morning in Harrison
street, between Henry street and Strong place, aroused everyone in that
exceptionally quiet neighborhood. The residents of the houses ran to the
doors and windows and the few who were in the street, in the pouring rain,
ran to the scene of the shooting. There an Italian was found stretched out
on the sidewalk on the south side of the street. A revolver was found beside
the body and three of the chambers contained empty shells. Those persons
who had reached the windows of their homes but a moment after the shooting
say that they saw two men. The police expect, at any moment, to find the one
that is missing.
The victim of the shooting was identified later in the day as Antonio
CARMADO, of 149 Columbia street, by Giavana MANCUSCO, who lived with him. MANCUSCO
told the police that CARMARDO was in the wine business with Gio CRAUSO, at
149 Columbia street, and that they all lived in a room in the basement of the
same building.
MANCUSCO said that last night the two partners - CARMARDO and CRAUSO -
after having stayed at home all of the evening, left the house a few moments
after 12 o'clock, ostensibly to talk business. They did not return, and MANCUSCO
said that he went to bed and knew nothing of the shooting until the police came
to take him to the station house for the purpose of identifying the body.
Early this morning Patrolmen McGAUKEY and CLARE, who had been assigned to
the case, took to the Butler street police station a .38-calibre revolver,
from which one cartridge had been discharged, and the wound that was found in the
left arm of the dead man is believed by the police and the doctor to have
been the result of that shot. Dr. WILLIAMS, after thoroughly examining the body,
was unable to find any other wound on the body than the one in the muscles of
the left arm. For that reason the police believe the death may have been due
to heart failure brought on by fright.
Dr. HARTUNG performed an autopsy on the body at the morgue later, and
found that the bullet went through the man's left arm, pierced both lungs and
lodged against the ribs of the right side. An internal hemorrhage resulted and
caused his death.
The police searched the clothing of the dead man and found $15, a silver
watch, attached to which was a gold-plated chain; three brass checks, used by
longshoremen and marked B. & G. A. and bearing the numbers of 116, 1604 and
1714; a bank book on Antonio SESSA, 38 and 40 Union street, made out in the name
of CARMARDO, Antonio deFELE and numbered 1013.
The book showed that yesterday a deposit of $100 had been made and Frank
D. MIA, a clerk in the bank, who was called upon by the police to view the body
said that CARMARDO was the man who deposited the money. He remembered it
distinctly, he said, for at the time CARMARDO had asked; "If anyone should get
this bankbook they couldn't get the money, could they?" When told that he was the
only person that could draw the money he seemed satisfied and pleased
according to MIA.
This story, together with the statement made by MANCUSCO, lead the police
to believe that when the partners left the house last night to talk business
it was to settle the question of the deposit in the bank. The money evidently
was their joint property and it was believed CRAUSO wanted an accounting.
Central Office Detectives Paul SIMONETTI and Charles CORREA have been
assigned to the case, and a general alarm has been sent out ordering the arrest of
CRAUSO. The fugitive is described as being about 26 years old, five feet ten
inches in height, weight about 170 pounds, light mustache and chestnut hair.
Two small scars are on the right side of his face. When last seen he was
wearing a black sack coat, a black derby hat and dark trousers.
CANTY - On Sunday, June 17th, 1906, Mary, beloved wife of John CANTY. Funeral
from her late residence, 107 Clymer street, on Wednesday (20th inst.) at 9
a.m. and thence to the Church of the Epiphany, South Ninth street, near Bedford
avenue, where a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated.
CLARK - Stephen J., son of Edw. J. CLARK and Mary BURKE, on Sunday, June
17th, 1906, after a short illness. Funeral from his late residence, 26 Lawton
street, on Wednesday, June 20th, at 2 p.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
MARKLE - On Monday, June 18, 1906, Herman W., beloved son of Mr. and Mrs.
Balthasar MARKLE in his 27th year. Funeral services Wednesday evening 8 p.m. at
his late residence, 466 Monroe street, near Sum??? ave. Interment Thursday, 2
p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
CARMELIAN FLAVIN
Funeral services were held in the chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery this
afternoon for Carmelian FLAVIN, who died at his home, 494 Hicks street, Sunday
evening, after a long illness. He was born in Brooklyn and attended St. Peter's
Church. He is survived by his parents. Undertakers Peter Daly & Sons of 438
Hicks street, had charge of the funeral arrangements.
JOHN A. HENDRICKS
John A. HENDRICKS, son of Maria and the late John HENDRICKS, died on
Sunday after a short illness at his home, 6 St. Francis place. He was born in
Brooklyn, and was well known in the Ninth Ward, having been a member of St.
Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Classon avenue and Sterling place, where a
solemn requiem mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul this
morning at 10 o'clock. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.
ELIZABETH A. FULLER
Miss Elizabeth A. FULLER, widow of Jesse FULLER, died yesterday at her
home, 137 Avenue D, Bayonne, N.J., in her ninetieth year. She had been ill
several months. She is survived by seven children, Col. Charles W. FULLER,
ex-Assemblyman and counsel for the Standard Oil Company, whose home is in Bayonne;
Henry D. FULLER, secretary of the International Salt Company, who lived with his
mother; Mrs. Elizabeth PUTNEY, widow of William B. PUTNEY, once a leading New
York corporation lawyer; Mrs. Joseph N. SMITH, of Lynn, Mass; Mrs. Sidney
FISHER, of Brooklyn; George FULLER, of New York and Jesse FULLER, of Brooklyn.
She was the daughter of Peter BARTINE, the original owner of Hanover Square,
Manhattan. She had resided in the Bergen Point part of Bayonne for thirty years.
MARGARET DOHERTY
Miss (sic)Margaret DOHERTY died yesterday after a long illness at her
home, 202 Pulaski street. She was 63 years old and was born in County Cavan,
Ireland, coming here when a little child. She was married to Charles DOHERTY, a
coal merchant and for many years prominent in Tammany politics in New York City,
until he moved to Brooklyn several years ago. Mrs. DOHERTY is survived by her
husband, two sons and two daughters. One of her sons, William H. DOHERTY, is
Assistant Corporation Counsel, and the other, Thomas F., is stenographer in the
Surrogate's Court. The daughters are Mrs. Theresa C. HAGGERTY and Elizabeth
L. DOHERTY
JOSEPH HARDCASTLE
Joseph HARDCASTLE, a noted expert accountant and senior professor of the
school of commerce, accounts and finances of the New York University, died
Saturday at his home, 92 Monroe street, from injuries received on June 8 by being
knocked down by a wagon. He was born in England seventy-nine years ago, and
had been engaged in teaching before coming to this country over fifty years ago.
He was a teacher in a grammar school in Manhattan, and for thirty years was
engaged as an agent and accountant in the office of the late Peter GILSEY. He
leaves a widow, two sons and three daughters.
MARY CANTY
Solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at the funeral of Mary, wife of
John CANTY, of 107 Clymer street, at the Church of the Epiphany, South Ninth
street, near Bedford avenue, to-morrow. Mrs. CLYMER died Sunday after a short
illness from pneumonia. She was born in Ireland sixty years ago, but came to
Brooklyn when a girl and had since lived in the Fourteenth Ward. She was a regular
attendant at St. Vincent de Paul's Church for thirty years. She is survived y
her husband, five sons, Matthew, James, John, Richard and Hugh, and one
daughter. The interment will be made at Calvary Cemetery, and in charge of Thomas H.
Ireland, of 177 North Sixth street.
SARAH E. COLE
The funeral services for Sarah E. COLE were held at her late home, 313
Seventh street, yesterday. The interment was made at Cypress Hills Cemetery and
in charge of Undertaker Peter Geis, of Marcy avenue and Hopkinson street. Mrs.
COLE was the daughter of the late James S. and Esther A. SHUTE, and was
fifty-eight years old. She is survived by three children and a brother, S.S. SHUTE,
of 825 Union street.
MRS. MARY F. DANBY
The Rev. Dr. THOMPSON, of the Simpson M.E. Church will conduct the funeral
services to-morrow afternoon for Mrs. Mary FLETCHER DANBY, widow of Robert
DANBY, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary W. NEILL, 199 Gates avenue. Mrs.
DANBY had been an invalid for nearly four years, and for the past six months
had suffered continually. She was born in Norfolk, Va. The surviving members of
the family are three daughters and two sons. The interment will be made in
Greenwood Cemetery. Undertaker Henderson, of Vanderbilt avenue, has charge of the
arrangements.
MARTHA E. P. BRYANT
Martha Elvira PALMER BRYANT, widow of Joseph BRYANT, died at her home, 316
Baltic street, last Sunday. She was the daughter of the late Erastus PALMER.
She was born in Canton, N.Y., seventy-six years ago and was married to Joseph
BRYANT in 1848. In former years, Mrs. BRYANT lived at 321 South First street
and moved to the Baltic street address twenty-nine years ago. A son, Erastus
Edwin BRYANT, one sister Mary Rositta PALMER TAFT, and one grandson, Robert
BRYANT MILFORD, survive Mrs. BRYANT. The Rev. Dr. PALMER, pastor of the Warren
Street Methodist Episcopal Church, conducted the funeral services at her late
home this afternoon. Burial followed in Cypress Hills Cemetery. Undertaker Duffy,
of Baltic and Smith streets, had charge of the arrangements.
JULIA R. BRADY
After an illness lasting three months, Julia ROGERSON BRADY, widow of
Michael BRADY, died yesterday at the home of her uncle, Matthew HEAVY, 430 Central
avenue. Mrs. BRADY was born at the Central avenue address twenty-six years
ago. She was an attendant of the Church of Our Lady of Good Council. Her father
and one child survive. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning from
her late home; thence to the Church of Our lady of Good Council, where a solemn
requiem mass will be celebrated. Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the
direction of Undertaker Newman, of Putnam avenue.
REBECCA B. BLAISDELL
Rebecca BRUCE BLAISDELL, wife of Joseph W. BLAISDELL, died on Sunday at
her home, 264 Decatur street. She was 46 (?) years old and had been a resident
of Brooklyn all her life. Mrs. BLAISDELL is survived by her husband, two
daughters and one son. Tonight at eight o'clock at her late home the Rev. Dr.
Charles East, will conduct the funeral services. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery
tomorrow morning under the direction of Undertaker Gourlay, of 724 Halsey street.
HERMAN W. MARKLE
Herman W. MARKLE, who died yesterday at his home, 466 Monroe street, was
born in New York City twenty-seven years ago. He is survived by his parents,
two brothers and one sister. The funeral services will be held at eight o'clock
tomorrow night, the Rev. L.J. HUNT, of Noble Street Presbyterian Church, and
the Rev. R.J. Law, of St. Paul's German Evangelical Church, officiating.
Interment will be made Thursday afternoon under the direction of Undertaker John K.
Weigand, of Nassau avenue.
HUGH TORMEY
Hugh TORMEY, who was for many years a builder with shops at 10 Dean
street, died at his home, 389 Degraw street, on Sunday. He was born in County
Westmeath, Ireland, and was 65 years old. A widow and five children survive him.
The funeral will be held to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock, with services at St.
Agnes Church, Hoyt and Sackett streets. Interment will be made at Holy Cross
Cemetery. Undertaker T.F. QUINN, of 260 Hoyt street has charge of the
arrangements.
20 June 1906
GROUND TO DEATH BY BRIGHTON BEACH TRAIN
Miss Florence WARREN, 35 years old, of 221 Chrystic street, Manhattan, in
attempting to board a Brighton Beach train at Sea Breeze avenue, last night,
tripped over a pile of lumber and was ground to death. The lumber was to be used
in the construction of a waiting room and had been carelessly left on the
station platform.
The train which killed the young woman, was in charge of Motorman Robert
PATTERSON, of 31 Linwood street. He was not arrested.
AUTOPSY SHOWS PEARSALL'S DEATH
WAS DUE TO FALL
MINEOLA, June 20.-The autopsy held by Drs. DELANO and MANNING upon the body
of Lockwood PEARSALL, the East Rockaway hotel man, who was attacked on Sunday
afternoon by Bert TUPPER, because PEARSALL refused to sell him liquor,
disclosed a ruptured blood vessel in the head, which is believed to have been
caused by a fall. It was at first supposed that PEARSALL died from strangulation.
The inquest will be held to-morrow night at Lynbrook.
WEALTHY YACHTSMAN DIES SUDDENLY
Archibald WATT, the millionaire yachtsman, who four years ago sued his
wife for divorce, naming as co-respondent the Rev. Dr. George R. VAN de WATER,
died suddenly yesterday in his home, at 141st street, near Lenox avenue,
Manhattan.
Mr. WATT was a grandson of Archibald WATT, and a direct descendant of
James WATT, inventor of the steam engine. He was elected Commodore of the
American Yacht Club in 1891. His steam yacht American had the distinction when
launched in 1897 of being the largest pleasure craft ever built in this country and
one of the most magnificent built in the world. Mrs. WATT testified that her
husband spent nearly $100,000 a year to maintain it.
Mr. WATT was 43 years of age. He is survived by a brother, Thomas L. WATT,
of 605 Fifth avenue and two sisters, Mrs. J. N. CURTIS and Miss Grace WATT.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR GM WHITEHORSE
The funeral of George Meredith WHITEHORSE, who died at Frankfort-on-Main,
Germany, on June 5, were held at Grace Church, on the Heights, this afternoon.
Interment private.
LANE - Died June 20th, Honora, wife of the late Daniel LANE, aged 78. Funeral
from 304 Floyd st.; thence to the Church of St. John the Baptist, Saturday,
MARKLE - On Monday, June 18, 1906. Herman M., beloved son of Mr. and Mrs.
Balthasar MARKLE, in his 20th year, 5 months and 7 days. Funeral services
Wednesday evening, 8 o'clock at his late residence, 40? Monroe street, near Sumner
ave. Interment Thursday, 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
ALFERMAN - On June 20, after a short illness, Peter F. ALFERMAN, in the 64th
year of his ....Funeral notice hereafter.
PROF. W. IRVING COLBY
The many friends of Prof. W. Irving COLBY will be shocked to learn of his
sudden death at the Flower Hospital, Manhattan, on June 5. Prof. COLBY had
been visiting in Providence, and while there did not enjoy the best of health.
Desiring to consult a specialist he came to New York accompanied by his
son-in-law. Before reaching the city, Prof. COLBY's condition became so serious that
on arriving at the Grand Central Station, an ambulance was summoned and he was
taken to the hospital where he died a few hours later. The immediate cause of
his death was acute indigestion. Prof. COLBY was well known in nearly all the
large cities of this country as an instructor in the German language, which he
began teaching in 1883. He was especially well known in Brooklyn, where he
had during the past twelve years taught many classes, his pupils numbering over
two thousand. He was author of several German textbooks, among which were "Der
Lehrer" and "Der Leitstern" Prof. COLBY was a member of Kismet Temple, Order
of the Mystic Shrine, Brooklyn, and of Central City Commandery, No. 25, K. T.
of Syracuse. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. FD BEAGLE, of Albany, and
Mrs. Walter F. KINGSLEY, of Providence, R.I., and by three grandchildren. The
interment took place at Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, on June 8. W. Irving COLBY
was a man of lovable nature, noble impulses and high aims, from boyhood he
could be thoroughly depended upon. He lived for his friends and his family. He
had a kind word for every one and few men were as free from selfishness as was
he. Always thoughtful of others, he delighted in doing kind deeds, and his
life was one delightful service. He had hosts of loyal friends who will never
cease to mourn the sudden departure of the strong, gracious, noble spirit that
lived and breathed in Will Irving COLBY.
JULIA ROGERSON BRADY
Julia Rogerson BRADY, widow of Michael BRADY, died at the home of her
uncle, Matthew HEAVY, 430 Central avenue, last Monday from heart failure. She was
well known in social and church circles for her amiable disposition and for
her many acts of charity. Funeral services will be held to-morrow morning at the
Central avenue home, thence to the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Putnam
and Ralph avenues, where a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated for the
repose of her soul. The burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
HONORA LANE
Honora LANE, widow of Daniel J. LANE, died this morning. She came to this
country fifty-six years ago, and for the last forty years lived in the Eastern
District. She attended the first services held in St. John the Baptist
Church. Two sons survive her, Daniel and Joseph.
Interment will be made in Calvary Cemetery on Saturday
under the direction of Undertaker C. Sullivan, 74 Lewis avenue.
CHARLES STEVENS
The Royal Independent Order of Foresters, assisted by the Rev. Mr.
WILLIAMS, pastor of the Calvary Episcopal Church, will conduct the funeral services
to-night for Charles STEVENS, at his late home, 605 Kosciusko street. Mr.
STEVENS was born 45 years ago in Boston, Mass., coming to Brooklyn fourteen years
ago. He was a member of the clerical staff in the Mutual Reserve Insurance
Company. Mr. STEVENS was Past Ranger of Court Long Island, Independent Order of
Foresters and was connected with the Royal Independent Order of Foresters of
America. He was also an attendant of the Calvary Episcopal Church. Mr. STEVENS is
survived by his father, James M. STEVENS, a retired manufacturer, now living
in Boston, Mass., a widow, Jennie, and two sisters.
Interment will be made in Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston, to-morrow.
STEPHEN JOSEPH CLARK
After a protracted illness, Stephen Joseph CLARK died at the home of his
parents, Edward J. CLARK and Mary BURKE, 26 Lawton street, from consumption, on
Sunday. Mr. CLARK was born in Brooklyn, July 4, 1886, and received his
education in Public Schools 24 and 74. Just before he was taken ill, he was learning
the stereotyper's trade in the American Press Association. He is survived by
his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Undertaker Goodwin has charge of
the burial. Services were held this afternoon.
MARY BONAVENTURE
Mother Mary BONAVENTURE, who died Sunday at the convent at Willoughby and
Classon avenues, was one of the oldest Sisters of Mercy in Brooklyn. She held
many responsible places in the order, and was long attached to the convent.
The funeral services were held in the convent chapel this morning.
CHARLES R. BARKER
Charles Briggs BARKER, a New York cotton merchant, died on Monday night at
his home, 92 North Eighteenth street, East Orange. He was born in Gowanda,
N.Y. in 1842, and lived in New York and Brooklyn until he went to East Orange
two years ago. A widow, a son and two daughters survive him. He was a member of
St. Albans Lodge, F. and A. M. and Boric Council, Royal Arcanum of Brooklyn.
MRS. JENNIE NEWTON
Funeral services were held last night over the remains of Mrs. Jennie
NEWTON, at 61 St. Edwards street, the home of her parents, Evan and Ellen HUGHES.
The Rev. Dr. THOMPSON, pastor of the Simpson M.E. Church, officiated. She was
born in Wales July 23, 1882. She was a member of Rebecca Lodge, I.O.O.F., and
was closely identified with the interests and work of the Mayfield Central
Presbyterian Church. Besides her parents and her husband, Frank, two brothers
survive her. The remains were taken to-day to Mayfield for interment.
FREDERICK SCHEICK
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Frederick SCHEICK in the
chapel of Undertaker George Ehlenberger, of 295 Wycoff avenue. Mr. SCHEICK was
drowned in Jamaica Bay off Rockaway Point, on Tuesday, June 12. He was 20 years
old, and lived with his widowed mother, Mrs. Margaret SCHEICK, at 706 Flushing
avenue. He is also survived by three married sisters, Mrs. Margaret MILLER,
Mrs. Lena KURTZ and Mrs. B. SKAU. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
PATRICK DEVANEY
Patrick DEVANEY, who died at his home, 34 Wythe avenue, on Monday, was a
well-known and respected resident of the Eastern District. He was born in the
Parish of Williamstown, County Galway, Ireland, 37 years ago, and came to
Brooklyn in 1890. He was employed with Pratt & Co., oil refiners. He was a regular
attendant at the Church of St. Vincent De Paul and a member of the Holy Name
Society. He was also a member of Division No. 34 of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians and Court Hawthorne, No. 30, Foresters of America. The funeral will take
place to-morrow morning from the Church of St. Vincent De Paul, after a solemn
requiem mass, by the Rev. John J. FITZSIMMONS, the chaplain of the Holy Name
Society. The interment will be made in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery. He
is survived by a widow, Ellen DEVANEY. Undertaker Thomas H. Ireland, of 177
North Sixth street, has charge of the arrangements.
MRS. CAROLINE HELLERMAN
The funeral of Mrs. Caroline HELLERMAN, 53 years old, who died on Monday
at her home, 146 Leonard street, was held to-day. Interment was made in
Lutheran Cemetery. She was born in Brooklyn, and spent all her life in the Eastern
District. She is survived by her husband, Joseph, five daughters and three sons.
She attended Ainslee Street Lutheran Church. John J. Galllagher's Sons, of
215 North Eighth street, have charge of the funeral arrangements.
AUGUSTINE J. WALSH
Augustine J. WALSH, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth WALSH, and
husband of Clara Catherine BORCHERS, died suddenly on Monday at his home, 67 Van
Buren street. He was employed on the clerical staff in the Army building,
Manhattan, was born in Brooklyn, and had lived here all his lifetime. He was in his
twenty-fifth year, and was well-known in the Eastern District. The funeral will
take place to-morrow morning from his late home, thence to St. Ambrose's
Roman Catholic Church, Tompkins and DeKalb avenues, where a solemn requiem mass
will be celebrated. Interment will be made in Calvary Cemetery, under the
direction of Undertaker John Brohl, of DeKalb and Tompkins avenues. He leaves a
widow and three brothers, Eugene R., Thomas A. and Joseph A. WALSH.
21 June 1906
SUICIDE NOTE IN COAT LEFT ON FERRYBOAT
At 10 o'clock this morning George COLE, of 28 Butler street, a deckhand on
the ferryboat Union, found a black derby hat and gray sack coat in the boat's
cabin as the boat was pulling into the slip at the foot of Main street.
In the pocket of the coat was a letter which read as follows:
"I can feel my mind giving away rapidly, and if anything happens to me
notify James P. WYNNE, of 990 Columbus avenue, New York, and also notify James
DOYLE, an undertaker at York and Bridge streets. My last wish is for him to take
care of my body and prepare it for burial as soon as possible. Make sure the
body is dead and plant it at once."
(Signed) "John P. WYNNE"
"P.S. -The grave deed and funeral expenses will be attended to O.K. Jimmy
DOYLE is dead, John KENNY and my brother Jim are friends. J.P.W."
At DOYLE's undertaking establishment to-day it was said that WYNNE was
known there and that the note was believed to be genuine.
INVALID CARRIES OUT THREAT TO TAKE LIFE
Christian KLINE, 67 years old, of 241 Grove street, was found dead in the
cellar of his home this morning. A gas tube connected with the jet in the
cellar was attached to his mouth. KLINE had been in poor health for some time and
had frequently threatened to kill himself if he did not get well.
MOTORMAN'S NEGLIGENCE CAUSED CHILD'S DEATH
At the inquest held last night by Coroner Henry J. BREWER, relative to
placing the responsibility for the death of little 5 1/2 year-old Guiseppina
FIENDO of 153 Hamilton avenue, who was run down in front of her home on the
morning of June 7, while on her way to a store opposite to make a purchase for her
sick mother, the jury found the child's death was caused by the negligence of
Motorman Charles WESSLER, of 402 South Fifth street, in not looking where he
was going. It was brought out in the testimony that the child was struck by the
fender of the car and carried nearly seventy-five feet in the fender before
she rolled from it and under the trucks which crushed her. Had the car not been
going at such a high speed it could have been stopped and the child's life
saved.
Another case disposed of was that of five-months-old Anna GARCIA, of 90
Fourth street, who died in the Seney Hospital on June 11 and an autopsy by Dr.
HARTUNG of the Coroner's office, revealed a fracture of her skull. The child
showed every evidence of want and neglect, and an investigation by the
Children's Society drew the admission from the father, Joseph GARCIA, that Helen, his
wife, while intoxicated had dropped the baby and that it had been ailing for
some time before its death.
Mrs. GARCIA, in the middle part of May, was a prisoner in the Butler
Street court, as a habitual drunkard, on complaint of her husband and Magistrate
NAUMER threatened to take the child from her if her husband found her drunk
again. When the day of adjournment arrived, neither one being in court, Magistrate
TIGHE dismissed the case.
ELEANOR M. BUCKLEY
Miss Eleanor M. BUCKLEY, a trained nurse, died in the Cumberland Street
Hospital, Tuesday, from blood poisoning, due to a vaccination wound. She had
been ill for five months. Miss BUCKLEY graduated from the hospital last July.
Since then she worked in various hospitals on Blackwell's and Randall's Islands.
Early in January she was engaged as a nurse in the Kingston Avenue Hospital
for contagious diseases, in Brooklyn, and according to the rules of the
institution was vaccinated. Within two days she became ill and had to abandon work.
Miss BUCKLEY was born in Ireland, thirty-five years ago, and has lived in
Brooklyn fifteen years. Funeral services will be held at 512 Henry Street this
afternoon.
MICHAEL J. GALLAGHER
Michael J. GALLAGHER, son of Margaret and the late Patrick GALLAGHER, died
on Tuesday at his home, 546 Washington avenue. He was born in the Ninth Ward
and lived at 52 Underhill avenue until a short time ago. He was twenty-four
years old. Mr. GALLAGHER was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Pacific street and
Vanderbilt avenue. He is survived by his mother, Margaret, a sister, Mamie,
and three brothers, Harry, Edward and Daniel. The funeral will be held
to-morrow morning from his late home, thence to St. Joseph's Church where a solemn
requiem mass will be celebrated. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery; under the
direction of Undertakers Ladley & Winkler, of Pacific street and Vanderbilt
avenue.
JOHN M. SOUTHWORTH
John Maurice SOUTHWORTH, youngest son of Frank and Anna CRAWFORD
SOUTHWORTH, died on Tuesday at his home, 260 Eighty-second street, Bay Ridge. The
funeral services were held this afternoon. Interment was made in Greenwood
Cemetery.
DENNIS J. MC MAHON
Dennis J. MC MAHON, son of Catherine and the late John MC MAHON, died
suddenly on Tuesday at the Cumberland Street Hospital. Mr. MC MAHON was a resident
of the Fifth Ward all his life, and lived at 222 Convcord street. He was a
Democrat and a member of several organizations of that ward. He attended St.
James Pro-Cathedral in Jay street. He was thirty-two years old, and a wheelwright
by trade. Besides his mother, Catherine, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Edward
CARNEY, and a brother, David. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home
of his sister, 379 Gold street. Interment at Calvary. Undertaker John Mc
Manus, of 102 Park avenue, had charge of the arrangements.
LILLIAN R. F. DE BAUN
After a lingering illness Lillian R. FLYNN DE BAUN, wife of Walter DE
BAUN, and daughter of Thomas F. and Margaret FLYNN, died yesterday afternoon at
her home, 773 Flatbush avenue. She was in her forty-first year, was born in New
York City, and lived at 44 Broad street until three years ago when she moved
to Brooklyn and resided with her parents at the Flatbush avenue address. Walter
DE BAUN is the boxing instructor of the New York Athletic Club, and is widely
known throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. He is also connected with the Racket
Club of Manhattan. Besides her parents and husband, Mrs. DE BAUN is survived
by ten children. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
from her late home, and the interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery.
MATTHEW LYNCH
Matthew LYNCH died at his home, 65 Kent avenue, on Monday, of pneumonia,
after a short illness. He was born in New York City 29 years ago and had been a
resident of the Eastern District for twelve years. He was a regular attendant
at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul and an active member of the Holy Name
Society. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Catherine LYNCH, a sister, Mrs.
FITZSIMMONS, and seven brothers. The funeral was held this afternoon, interment
being made in Calvary Cemetery. Undertaker Thomas H. Ireland, of 177 North Sixth
street, had charge of the arrangements.
BLANCHE K. O'CONNOR
Requiem mass will be celebrated to-morrow morning at St. Francis Xavier's
Church, Sixth avenue and Carroll street, for Blanche KELLEY O"CONNOR, wife of
P. Joseph O'CONNOR, who died Tuesday at the home of her mother, Annie T.
KELLEY, 830 Union street. She was born in Brooklyn thirty-three years ago. The
interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery.
BARBARA GRONENTHAL
Born in Germany in 1826, and a resident of Brooklyn for sixty years, was
Barbara GRONENTHAL, who died last Sunday at her home, 582 Lafayette avenue.
Paralysis caused death after an illness lasting three years. Three daughters,
seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive her. The funeral
was held to-day, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, under the direction of
Undertaker Robert J. Irwin, of 17 Cheever place.
PETER F. ALFERMAN
Peter F. ALFERMAN, a retired brewer, died yesterday at his home, 496 Hart
street, after a brief illness. He was in his sixty-fifth year, was born in
Fulda, Germany, coming to New York forty years ago, and resided in Brooklyn for
more than twenty-five years. He was a Mason and was also connected with various
other lodges and societies of Manhattan and this borough. A widow, three
daughters and two sons survive Mr. Alferman. The funeral will take place from his
late home to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in
Evergreen Cemetery. Undertaker Rudolph Weiss, of 492 Hart street, has charge of the
arrangements.
LUCY PORTER
The Rev. Nacy McGee WATERS, D.D. will conduct the funeral services this
evening at Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church for Lucy PORTER, who died
suddenly at her home last Tuesday. She was the daughter of the late Frederick
BRONSON and Mary CAMPBELL PORTER. The burial will take place to-morrow morning in
Greenwood Cemetery.
KATE F. LINDNER
Kate Fox LINDNER died Tuesday at her home, 934 East Fifth street,
Flatbush, after a lingering illness. She was born in New York City. She leaves her
husband, Albert; three daughters, Stella, Lina and Ethel, and three sons, James,
Bernard and Ira. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning from her late
home. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
IDA E. PLACE
Ida E. PLACE, wife of Howard Place and eldest daughter of the late John
WEBB and Emily GRANDON SMITH, died yesterday after a brief illness at her home,
272 Decatur street. Mrs. PLACE was born in New York and had been a resident of
Brooklyn for many years. The funeral services will be held at her late home,
to-morrow night at 8 o'clock. Interment Saturday at the convenience of the
family.
WILLIAM HANSON
William HANSON, 39 years old, died Tuesday after a short illness at his
home, 1626 Pacific street. A widow and five children survive him. The funeral
will take place from his late home to-morrow afternoon. Interment in Evergreen
Cemetery.
CATHERINE BELL
Catherine BELL, who died Tuesday at her home, 144 York street, will be
buried to-morrow in Holy Cross Cemetery under direction of D.C. Doyle, of 152
York street. She was born in Ireland, and had lived in Brooklyn for twenty-one
years. Her husband, one son, two brothers and one sister survive her.
PATRICK LYNCH
After a short illness from nephritis, Patrick LYNCH died on Sunday at his
home, 96 Greene street. He was 50 years old, and was born on the ocean on a
sailing vessel off Philadelphia. He is survived by two brothers, Michael and
John, a stepdaughter and a widow, Anna LYNCH. The funeral was held this
afternoon. The interment was made in Calvary Cemetery. John McElroy, of 449
Manhattan avenue, was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
JAMES W. MERWELL
James W. MERWELL died at his home yesterday after a three days illness
from meningitis. He was 16 years old and the son of John and Ellen MERWELL. The
interment will be made in Calvary Cemetery to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
His parents and one brother survive him. His home was at 291 Eckford street.
SAMUEL NOYES
After a long illness Samuel NOYES, of 628A President street, died Tuesday
afternoon at St. John's Hospital. He was born sixty-nine years ago in
Brooklyn. One brother survives him. The funeral services were held this afternoon in
the chapel of the National Funeral Directors, 15 Green avenue. James W. Sawyer
officiated. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery.
22 June 1906
WIDOW AND LOVER COMMIT SUICIDE FEAR OF EXPOSURE BY WIFE OF FAITHLESS HUSBAND
PROMPTS DEATH PACT WOMAN'S SON VICTIM OF CRIME
THREE FOUND ASPHYXIATED IN DE KALB AVENUE HOUSE
Mrs. Mary BEHRENS, a widow of only two months, her son, Peter 12 years
old, and Edward GANZETT were found dead from gas asphyxiation in Mrs. BEHRENS'
home at 1152 DeKalb avenue, yesterday. GANZETT's wife, who lives with her five
children in 162 Wycoff avenue, swore out a warrant for him yesterday in the
Manhattan avenue court, charging him with non-support. He had been infatuated
with Mrs. BEHRENS for the past month. The woman left a letter declaring that the
couple decided to die because they could not live together on account of
GANZETT's wife. The trio were found lifeless in a bed in the front apartments.
Mrs. BEHRENS was the wife of a builder who was drowned in Jamaica Bay
about two months ago. It was found that his affairs were in such shape that Mrs.
BEHRENS had to seek temporary employment to support herself and her son. She
took charge of the DeKalb avenue house. GANZETT met Mrs. BEHRENS about a month
ago and immediately became infatuated with her. Two weeks ago he left his wife
and went to board in the BEHRENS apartment. About a month ago Mrs. BEHRENS
received $500 on an insurance policy on her husband's life. Since that time, both
have been spending the money.
MRS. GANZETT and her husband quarreled over his infatuation for the widow.
She obtained the warrant yesterday for his arrest, and it would have been
served to-day. GANZETT heard of his wife's determination to have him arrested,
and to have Mrs. BEHRENS brought into court. It is thought that this made them
decide to die. Mrs. BEHRENS and GANZETT were seen to sit on the stoop until
late Wednesday night earnestly talking over something. Other tenants in the house
smelled gas yesterday and notified a patrolman. It was traced to the BEHRENS'
apartment and the door broken open. Mrs. BEHRENS, her son and GANZETT were
found lying in bed. Ambulance Surgeon STEVENS, of the Bushwick Hospital, said
that they had been dead at least sixteen hours.
Two empty whiskey bottles were found in the room. The Coroner was
notified. After viewing the bodies the Coroner gave permission to have them
removed to two undertaking establishments in the Bushwick section.
A letter in German, written by Mrs. BEHRENS, was found on a table in the
apartment by the police. It was addressed to the wife of the widow's lover and
read as follows:
"Madame GANZETT: If you want to give your husband six months you can do
so, you know where he is. He is at 1152 De Kalb avenue, but don't come and look,
only the children can come, except Christina.
Then the children can see him for the last time, and you cannot separate
us, we love each other too much. You ??e the devil, but you have nothing more
???us. We say farewell because the man I love and who loves me can't live
together, so we die together. The first ?ife did not love Eddie, but we love each
other with all our hearts and the first wife brought all this trouble.
Brother and Brother-in-law: Will you ??ndly wait with the funeral until my
??ster comes. Let us lie until Sunday ?ear sister and brother I wish you to
have all the things that I have in the house. Dear brother-in-law, let mu
husband have the ring on his hand (meaning GANZETT), but the watch you can have,
George. Many wishes from the three angels which are going to heaven.
SUICIDE FALLS DEAD AT MOTHER'S FEET
BROKE DOWN WITH NERVOUS TROUBLE AFTER WORKING TWENTY YEARS WITHOUT VACATION
William A. ALLAIRE, 40 years old, of 377A Jefferson avenue, committed suicide
last night by shooting himself in the breast with a revolver.
ALLAIRE was in the publishing business with his father in Manhattan,
publishers of export and import statistics, and for the past year or more was a
sufferer of nervous prostration, due, it is said, to close application to
business.
A member of the family, when seen to-day, said ALLAIRE had been under a
doctor's care for some time and appeared to be all right. Wednesday night,
however, he showed unusual signs of mental distress. His mother, who had been
watching him, said she would not go to bed till he did. He went to his room and
undressed, but suddenly came out with a revolver in his hand. His mother sought
to disarm him, but he ran to the basement and before she could reach him he
turned the pistol on himself and fired. He fell dead at her feet.
Policeman MC INERNEY, of the Gates avenue station, was called and he
summoned an ambulance from St. John's Hospital. Dr. WHITE, who responded, said
death was instantaneous.
A sister of the dead man said he had been working very hard for the past
twenty years, not having even taken a vacation in that time. It is thought that
he was temporarily insane when he killed himself. He was married, but had not
lived with his wife for some time.
GIRL DIES AFTER ACCUSING MIDWIFE
Catherine STRAUSS, 64 years old, of 185 Throop avenue, the midwife whois
accused of having caused the death of Elizabeth BITNER, 21 years old, of 203
Ten Eyck street, was held without bail for further hearing by Magistrate
O'REILLY, in the Manhattan avenue court to-day.
In her ante mortem statement taken in St. Catherine's Hospital last night
the BITNER girl stated that she had gone to Mrs. STRAUSS' home upon the
recommendation of a friend and had an operation performed on her. Her condition
became so serious that she was taken to the hospital, where she died this morning.
WOMAN DIES IN STREET ON LEAVING HOSPITAL
While on her way from St. Catherine's Hospital, shortly after 1 o'clock
to-day, to her home, at 413 Marcy avenue, Mary SANTANA, 29 years old, dropped
dead in the street, only a few hundred feet away from her home. The woman had
been taken to the hospital last week after having given birth to a child. She
insisted upon leaving the hospital to-day, although it was felt that she was not
strong enough to go. The case was referred to the Coroner.
TRAIN KILLS MAN IN PARK AVENUE TUNNEL
Pasquale MICHELLE, 35 years old, a laborer, who lived at 318 East 112th
street, Manhattan, was struck by a New York, New Haven & Hartford train at Park
avenue and 102d street, Manhattan, to-day and instantly killed.
DEATH AND BLINDNESS BREAK UP FAMILY
But a few days ago three brothers, George, Samuel and John F. MOYES,(sic)
lived together at 628 A President street. Now all have been separated, two
have died and one has become blind. He was taken to the Brooklyn Home for the
Blind in Washington avenue.
George NOYES (sic) died June 6, and Samuel, from grief, died on the 12th.
John was blind and attended the funerals of his brothers and was then removed
to the hospital.
FUNERAL SERVICES OF THE LATE JOHN M. KELLY
The attendance last night at the funeral services of John M. KELLY,
supreme orator of the Order of the Brothers and Sisters and Sons and Daughters of
Moses, taxed the large Bethel A.M.E. Church, West Twenty-fifth street,
Manhattan, to its utmost capacity. The services were attended by delegations of the
order as far east as Boston, Mass., and south as Baltimore, Md. A handsome floral
tribute was sent from the Monumental City. Among the dignitaries of the order
present were: the National Grand Noble, E.E. HOLLAND, and the State Grand
Orator, Isaac WALTERS. The late Mr. KELLY was a West Indian by birth. He was well
known in Manhattan and the Bronx as an active political worker and campaign
speaker.
DRIVER KILLED, HELPER HURT IN CAR CRASH
While Max JESOWITZ was driving a coal wagon along Bushwick avenue, between
Myrtle avenue and Troutman street, last night, a trolley car of the Bushwick
avenue line, in charge of Motorman John MASTERSON, of 319 Palmetto street,
struck the wagon. The impact threw JESOWITZ to the street, and landing on his
head, he was instantly killed. His helper, Morris MULDOSKY, of 35 Humboldt
street, was also thrown to the ground and sustained possible internal injuries.
A call was sent to the German Hospital, and when Ambulance Sureon
BOZENHARDT arrived he pronounced JESOWITZ dead, and removed MULDOSKY
to the hospital.
Robert C. REICHEL, who died yesterday morning in the German Hospital after
an illness of three days, was a well-known business man of Greenpoint. He was
the head of a large and prosperous trucking business in Oakland street and
was very popular in that section. He was an attendant of the German Lutheran
Church in Milton street. Mr. REICHEL was born in New York City thirty years ago.
One brother survives him. To-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. F.W.
OSWALD, pastor of the German Lutheran Church, will conduct the funeral
services at the home of M. and Mrs. KUHNBACK, 265 Kingsland avenue.
Interment will follow in Lutheran Cemetery. Undertaker John K. WIEGAND,
of 207 Nassau avenue, has charge of the arrangements.
PATRICK MEEHAN
Funeral services were held this morning at St. Brigid's Church, in Linden
street, for Patrick MEEHAN, who died on Wednesday at his home, 1503 De Kalb
avenue. He was born in Parish of Drumcliffe, County Sligo, Ireland, and is
survived by a widow, Mary GILROY.
KATHERINE F. DONLON
On Wednesday, after a short illness, Katherine FITZSIMMONS DONLON, widow
of Christopher DONLON, died at her home, 663 Bergen street. She was born in
West Meath, Ireland. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Pacific street,
near Vanderbilt avenue, and is survived by one sister, Anna FITZSIMMONS, and one
brother. The funeral will take place to-morrow from her late home. Interment
in Holy Cross Cemetery. J.B. O'Connor, funeral director of 521 Nostrand avenue,
has charge of the arrangements.
MINNIE MEYERS
Minnie MEYERS, 36 years old, died Wednesday after a short illness at the
Kings County Hospital. She was a native of Jersey City, N.J., moving to
Brooklyn several years ago, and lived with her sister, who is her only survivor.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at the chapel of Undertaker J.B.
O'Connor, 521 Nostrand avenue. Interment was made in Lutheran Cemetery.
THERESA B. COLGAN
This morning a solemn requiem mass was offered at the Church of St.
Ambrose, Tompkins and DeKalb avenues, for Theresa B. COLGAN, who died on Wednesday
after a short illness. She was a resident of Brooklyn for many years and lived
with her sister at 110 Stockton street. Interment was made in Holy Cross
Cemetery.
FREDERICK HUBER
After a brief illness Frederick HUBER, of 836 Hart street, died on Tuesday
from asthma. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon by the Rev. J.C.
JAEGER, pastor of the German Presbyterian Church, and the interment was made
at Mt. Olivet Cemetery under direction of Undertaker Rudolph STUTZMANN, of 396
Knickerbocker avenue. Mr. HUBER was born in Germany in 1830(?) and had been a
resident of Brooklyn for the past forty years. He leaves a widow.
BERTHA WEISEL
Miss Bertha WEISEL, daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. John WEISEL, of 66
Stockholm street, died on Wednesday in her twenty-first year. The funeral
services will be held to-morrow afternoon and interment will be made in the
Lutheran Cemetery under direction of Undertaker Rudolph Stutzmann of 396
Knickerbocker avenue.
LEO STEVENS
Leo STEVENS, son of William and Golda STEVENS died on Wednesday afternoon
of appendicitis at his home, 364 Fifteenth street. He was born in Brooklyn and
lived at the Fifteenth street address for the past five years. The funeral
services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home and the
remains will be interred in Evergreen Cemetery. Undertaker William A. Ringe,
of 459 Seventh avenue, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
JAMES F. INGLIS
James F. INGLIS, husband of Elizabeth INGLIS, and formerly a resident of
the Seventh Ward, Manhattan, died on Wednesday at his home, 342 Broadway. The
funeral will be held at 2 p.m. to-morrow.
ELIZABETH DEE
Elizabeth DEE, widow of Richmond DEE, died Wednesday after an illness of
three months, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Katherine LYNCH, 83 Clay street.
She was born in New York and came to Brooklyn when a child with her parents.
Mrs. DEE was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Manhattan avenue. Eight children
and one sister survive her. The funeral was held this afternoon from her late
home and interment was made in Holy Trinity Cemetery under the direction of
Undertaker James Murray, of 370 Oakland street.
GERTRUDE MULCAHY
Gertrude MULCAHY died at her home, 68 Bergen street, Wednesday from
complications. She was born in Brooklyn. The funeral was held this afternoon.
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, where the Rev. Father WOODS officiated.
Undertaker William H. DALY, of 136 Smith street, had charge of the funeral.
WILLIAM A HENDRICKS
William A HENDRICKS, a well-known politician of the Ninth Ward, Manhattan,
and a veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday after a short illness at the
home of his son, A.W. HENDRICKS, 1170 St. Johns place. Mr. HENDRICKS was born
in the old Ninth Ward, New York City, sixty-seven years ago. Two weeks ago Mr.
HENDRICKS came to Brooklyn. He was one of the oldest members of the Volunteer
Firemen's Association in Manhattan and was a member of many other
organizations. Mr. HENDRICKS is survived by two sons, A.W. and George A. and three
sisters. The funeral services were held this afternoon and the burial was in
Greenwood Cemetery. Undertaker DeLaps, of Bergen street and Rochester avenue, had
charge of the arrangements.
PAUL SMITH
Paul SMITH, who met his death by the capsizing of a boat off Staten Island
on Sunday, June 10, was well known in the Eastern District, where he lived
for the past eighteen years. He was born in Germany twenty-eight years ago and
came to Brooklyn when a boy. He was employed as a foreman in the Long Island
Paint Works for many years. He was a regular attendant at the Church of St.
Vincent de Paul. The funeral took place today from his home, 180 North Eighth
street. Interment was made in the family plot at Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Undertaker Thomas H. Ireland, of 177 North Sixth street, had charge of the
arrangements.
WILLIAM F. DURKIN
William Francis DURKIN died yesterday afternoon at the home of his mother,
827 Henry street. Mr. DURKIN was born twenty-nine years ago in New York City.
He was a janitor, employed at 52 Sterling place up to a year ago, when he
went West. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Pacific street near Vanderbilt
avenue, and of the Holy Name Society. His mother, a widow, and two sons
survive him. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his
late home, and the interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery under the
direction of Undertaker Farley of Luquer street.
23 June 1906
BOODLE ALDERMAN DIES A RECLUSE
Robert E. DeLACY, one of the Boodle Aldermen of 1884, died on Tuesday, in
a flat at 247 West 126th street, Manhattan, where for years he had lived in
retirement, vainly trying to conceal his identity.
DeLACY fled to Canada when exposure came to the TWEED clique, but returned
after a few years and speculated in real estate. His friends of the "boodle"
days were dead or in exile, but wherever he lived DeLACY was sure to be
recognized after a time, and hailed as "boodle" by the children on the streets.
His son deserted him and through all his trials his only friend was his wife.
She was the sole mourner last night at the funeral services.
MILITARY FUNERAL FOR HARRY K. SHELLMAN
The funeral of Harry K. SHELLMAN was held yesterday afternoon from is late
home, 78 Buffalo avenue. The funeral services were held on Thursday night by
Master LINDELL, of Reliance Lodge, No. 776, F.and A.M.
The interment was at Cedar Grove Cemetery where the ritual of the
Newspaper and Mail Deliverer's Union, No. 9,463 was read by Vice-President David
POWERS, and military honors by Company K, Forty-seventh Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y.
Deceased was well-known in the newspaper business, and was a charter
member of the Newspaper and Mail Deliverer's Union, No. 9,563 (sic).
He leaves a wife and one child.
TWO MEN LEAP FROM BRIDGES; ONE DEAD
PAINTER ON SPREE AND AGED GERMAN CHOSE SAME MODE OF ENDING LIFE.
Within an hour of each other last night, two men attempted suicide by
jumping from the East River bridges. The body of one has not yet been recovered;
the other was reported dying this morning in Bellevue Hospital.
The first to make the leap was Victor STEVENSON, a painter, 25 years old,
of this borough. He was riding across the Brooklyn Bridge on an express wagon
with August RODWITT, of 247 Avenue B. The wagon was in charge of Joseph
MALLON, of 31 Cumberland street. STEVENSON and his companion had been on a spree
during the afternoon.
"When we get to the middle of the bridge I am going to jump off," RODWITT
says his companion declared.
RODWITT laughed and said STEVENSON didn't dare. Two minutes later, the
latter threw his coat and his hat on the wagon and leaping into the roadway,
jumped to the iron railing and MALLON and trolley car passengers were too late to
prevent his rash act. He struck the water head first.
The body was followed by the Government tug Pentuckett, in charge of Capt.
William NORMAN, for 300 yards. Then the body sank and a search is being made
for it to-day.
John M. GLAZER, 81 years old, an inmate of the German Evangelical Home for
Aged Men, on Chauncey street, jumped from the Williamsburg Bridge. He carried
a large umbrella which acted as a parachute and he fell to the roadway, forty
feet below. Three of his ribs were fractured and he received internal
injuries.
GLAZER was well dressed and had plenty of money. He was taken to
Gouverneur Hospital and later removed to Bellevue.
The old man was very feeble, but when an effort was made to take his
umbrella or "wind resistant" away he struggled until the doctors advised the
police to let him keep it.
STORM FRIGHTENS WOMAN TO DEATH
When the wind blew down a small tent on the beach at the foot of West
Third street, Coney Island last night, Mrs. Julia MITHKE, 57 years old, of 156
Bergen street, fell and died, it is believed, of fear. The tent, beneath which
Mrs. MITHKE and her party had taken shelter, is not far from the Parkway Baths.
When the storm came on, shortly after 6 o'clock, Mrs. MITHKE, with her husband
and friends, were on the beach. They ran into the tent for safety.
A physician from the Reception Hospital pronounced Mrs. MITHKE dead. Heart
disease was given as the cause, but the ambulance surgeon, declared that
undoubtedly fright hastened her death.
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS, BOOKKEEPER KILLS SELF.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. June 23.- Eugene PATTERSON, of New York, a bookkeeper for
the Superior Water Supply Company, of Bluefield, committed suicide by firing a
bullet through his brain. An expert accountant had just examined his books
and announced a shortage. He turned ad picked up a revolver and blew out his
brains.
PATTERSON was suspended a few days ago by the company, and his wife
contemplated taking a trip to New York, her former home, last night. The
remains will be taken to New York for burial.
MRS. ELIZABETH KELLY
Mrs. Elizabeth KELLY, wife of Justice William J. KELLY, of the Supreme
Court, died at her home, 292 St. James place, last night, of a complication of
stomach and liver troubles. Mrs. KELLY was the daughter of John SCOTT and
Catherine BOYLE, old time residents of this county, and was born in the old town of
Flatbush. She was known for her charity work, especially among poor children,
and was one of the originators of the Day Nursery in St. Joseph's Parish. She
was married to Justice KELLY, then a young lawyer, in 1883, and is survived by
her husband and three children. A solemn requiem mass will be celebrated on
Monday morning at 11 o'clock at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Pacific
street near Vanderbilt avenue, and interment will be made at the convenience of
the family.
ANDREW F. DAWSON
Andrew F. DAWSON, brother of Dr. DAWSON, of Park and Bedford avenues, died
at Islip yesterday after a lingering illness. He was 33 years old, born in
the Eastern District, and a member of Magnolia Lodge, 166, I. O. O. F., and St.
Matthews Episcopal Church, Tompkins avenue and McDonough street. The surviving
members of the family are his mother, a widow, two sisters and one brother.
The Rev. Dr. NORRIS, pastor of St. Matthews Church, will officiate at the
funeral services to-morrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
FLUERY, 128 Pulaski street. Interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery under
the direction of Undertaker Christian P. Jung, of 643 DeKalb avenue.
EDWARD GLENNON
Edward GLENNON, 63 years old, and for many years an employe at the Navy
Yard, died yesterday at St. Peter's Hospital. He was a Civil War veteran, having
served throughout the War of the Rebellion. He was a member of Franklin Post,
No. 10, G.A.R., members of which will attend the funeral, which will be held
at the undertaking rooms of F.E. Spalding, 100 Atlantic avenue, to-morrow
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
MISS ANNA M. F. VIERENGEL
Miss Anna M. F. VIERENGEL, daughter of Matthew VIERENGEL, died Wednesday
at her home, 604 Van Buren street. She was 18 years old and a member of St.
John's Chapel. The funeral took place this morning, services being conducted at
St. John's Chapel, where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated. The interment
took place in St. John's Cemetery. Undertakers D. & W. Werst, of 272 Evergreen
avenue, Brooklyn, had charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM W. VAN HOUTEN
William Weatly VAN HOUTEN, who died Thursday at his home, 445 Tenth
street, was one of the best known residents of South Brooklyn, and was prominent as
an Odd Fellow. Mr. VAN HOUTEN had been ill for several months, but his death
was unexpected. He was born in New York City, in 1856, and moved to Brooklyn
with his parents in 1861. He was a foreman of the trackmen on the Long Island
Railroad and had been employed by the company for eighteen years. He is survived
by a widow, three daughters, Mrs. Flora LONDLY, and the Misses Lillian and
Georgiana VAN HOUTEN, and three sons, Lester, Charles and Irving. This evening t
8 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Marcus B. TAYLOR, pastor of the Park Congregational
Church, in Eighth avenue, will conduct the funeral services at his late home.
The burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery to-morrow morning. Undertaker
Schramm, of Sixth avenue, has charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT G. BEATTY
Robert G. BEATTY died suddenly yesterday at his home, 230 Liberty avenue,
aged 62 years. He was born in Jamaica and lived at the Liberty avenue address
for thirty years. He was widely known in East New York, having been connected
with several organizations in that section. Mr. BEATTY was a veteran of the
Civil War, and was a member of James H. Perry Post, G.A.R. He was also connected
with the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Regiment, New York Volunteers and an
attendant at St. Clement's Episcopal Church, Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. BEATTY is
survived by a widow and three daughters, Mrs. Louise C. WEBBER, Mrs. Edward
HODGINS and Mrs. John M. MICHAEL. The Rev. Floyd APPLETON, pastor of St.
Clement's Church, will officiate at the services this evening at 8 o'clock, at his
late home, and interment will be made in Springfield Cemetery to-morrow morning.
Undertaker W.F. Moore, of Pennsylvania avenue, has charge of the
arrangements.
MRS. ANNIE M. HAGAN
Mrs. Annie M. HAGAN, widow of William HAGAN, died Thursday at her home,
644 Tenth street. The funeral services will be held at her late home Monday
morning at 10:30, and the interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery.
ALFRED E. WILLIAMSON
Alfred E. WILLIAMSON, of 61 Henry street, who was associated with his
father, W. H. WILLIAMSON, in the express business for many years, died at his
home yesterday, aged 69 years. He is survived by a widow. The funeral services
will be held on Sunday.
GOTTLIEB FRITZ
After a lingering illness, Gottlieb FRITZ, of 514 Third avenue, died
yesterday at the Long Island College Hospital. He was 54 years old. He
came to this country from Germany in 1863. Mr. FRITZ was employed by the
Ansonia Clock Company for twelve years. He is survived by a widow and six
children. The funeral will take place from his late home to-morrow afternoon ,
and the interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery. Undertakers Lyman and
Purvis, of 503 A Fourth avenue, have charge of the arrangements.
CHARLES E. TRIPLER
Charles Eastman TRIPLER, inventor of liquid air, died on Wednesday of
Bright's disease at Liberty, NY He was born in New York City in 1849, and while
attending private schools, showed an aptitude for mechanics and chemistry. When
he was twenty-three years old he constructed a naphtha condensing engine and
then devoted himself for several years to experimenting with chemicals. In 1890
he discovered a method of liquefying air, and two years later succeeded in
producing liquid oxygen and nitrogen at a cost of five cents an ounce. His
method employed great compression and produced a temperature of 312 degrees below
zero. A stock company capitalized at $20,000,000 was formed to put the
discovery into commercial use, and all sorts of claims were made for the products,
from the propulsion of ocean steamships to perpetual motion. The company was
never a financial success and there was some talk of an investigation by the
District Attorney, but nothing came of it. Mr. TRIPLER's wife died on May 16 last.
He leaves two children, Sophia T. and Lorenzo E. TRIPLER.
MRS. JOHN H. BOOMER
Mrs. Margaret BOOMER, wife of John H. BOOMER, died Thursday at her home,
1091 Myrtle avenue, aged 52 years. Mrs. BOOMER was born in County Longford,
Ireland and had lived in Brooklyn thirty-five years. She was an active worker in
and member of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Willoughby and Lewis
avenues, for twenty years. She is survived by three sons, Thomas McGOEY,
John Henry BOOMER, Jr., and Hugh BOOMER, and a daughter, Mrs. Katherine LILIENTHAL.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Holy Cross Cemetery.
John McLean & Sons, of 74 Tomkins avenue, have charge of the funeral.
24 June 1906
CHILD LEFT ALONE SCALDED TO DEATH
Frederick SCHARDLER, 2 1/2 years old, was playing alone in the kitchen of
his home in the village of Queens yesterday, when he got hold of a pan of
boiling water which was standing on the stove. The pan tipped over and the boiling
water poured over the child, scalding him terribly, from head to foot. He was
taken to Jamaica Hospital, where he died soon after.
MAN WHOSE HEART WAS SEWED UP DIES
The best of surgical treatment failed to save the life of Anthony SAVAGE,
in whose heart three stitches were taken on Friday in the Eastern District
Hospital. He died in the hospital yesterday afternoon.
SAVAGE was 22 years old and lived at 217 Ellery street. was stabbed in a
brawl last Sunday night, following a Greenpoint christening, receiving four
stab wounds, one of which was a two-inch cut in the heart sac. The operation to
draw the lips of the cut together was a most unusual one, and grave doubts as
to the man's recovery were entertained from the time that he came from the
operating room.
FATALLY HURT BY FALL IN STEAMER'S HOLD
While at work on the steamer Ameryre lying at Long Dock, Erie Basin,
Salvatore SELLI, 28 years old, of 112 Sullivan street, stumbled yesterday afternoon
and fell into the hold of the vessel. He sustained a fractured back and a
possible compound fracture of the skull. He was removed in a critical condition
to the Long Island College Hospital. His recovery is doubtful.
MISTOOK POISON FOR COLD CURE; HE'S DEAD
Hugh DEVLIN, a plasterer, living in Washington avenue, Dunton, died
yesterday from the effects of carbolic acid, which he had taken by mistake. DEVLIN
had been suffering from a cold for several days and Friday night got out of bed
to take a dose of medicine. There were two bottles on a shelf, and one
contained carbolic acid. DEVLIN got hold of it and swallowed a quantity of the
poison. A doctor was called, but although everything was done for him, DEVLIN died.
KILLS HIMSELF WHEN FATHER SCOLDS HIM
DEEPLY CUT BY REPRIMAND, HE CALLS 'GOOD-BYE' TO MOTHER AND TAKES HIS LIFE
HIS MARRIED LIFE UNHAPPY
NEIGHBORS SAY YOUNG HOFFMAN AND HIS WIFE QUARRELED.
Herman Henry HOFFMAN, 33 years old, of 308 Wyona street, committed suicide
yesterday at the home of his father, Capt. Henry HOFFMAN, 2099 Bedford
avenue, by shooting himself with a revolver. His father came into some prominence a
short time ago by being called before the Interstate Commerce Commission at
Philadelphia and declaring that he could reveal some startling transactions, as
he formerly was connected with the Berwind-White Coal Company.
Young HOFFMAN called at his father's home in Flatbush, which had been the
scene of many brilliant social gatherings, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning to
talk over business matters, as it was only a week ago that he left a position
with the White Star Steamship Company. From statements given by members of the
family it appears that Herman had never been a steady worker, and yesterday
morning his father chided him for leaving his position with the White Star line
. The son seems to have been deeply cut by the reprimand and went upstairs and
talked with his mother. After that he went to an adjoining room and called
out "Good-bye, mother," he discharged a bullet into his abdomen. The report of
the pistol caused the members of the family to rush into the room. They found
Herman sitting in an arm chair with a smoking revolver beside him. He died
before a physician could be summoned. The matter was not reported to the police
until two hours later.
From accounts given by neighbors Herman HOFFMAN had not led an altogether
happy life with his wife. They had had many quarrels and many
reconciliation's, but only to quarrel and part again. They had no children and had been
married ten years.
There were three sons in the HOFFMAN family, John, George and Herman.
Young HOFFMAN's wife was Miss Ella NICHOLSON.
The remains of young HOFFMAN were moved last night to his home in Wyona
street, from which place the funeral will take place Tuesday. It was denied last
night by the family that there was any friction between the father and son,
the son had left the White Star company for a better position, and that the
father was taking steps to buy his son a home in Flatbush. About five years ago,
a younger brother, Frank HOFFMAN, when 24 years old, drank carbolic acid at
his father's house.
KELLY - On Friday, June 22, 1906, at her residence, No. 202 St. James place,
Elizabeth Agnes SCOTT, beloved wife of William J. KELLY. Requiem mass at St.
Joseph's Church, Pacific street, near Vanderbilt ave., on Monday, June 25, at
11 a.m. Please omit flowers.
MINTO - Delia MINTO died June 22, 1906. Will be buried from the undertaking
establishment of Edward F. McGee & Co., No. 657 Hicks st. Burial will take
place on Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery.
QUINN - Thomas, the only son of James QUINN and Mary F. LYNCH, died June 23,
1906, in his 7th year. Funeral from the residence of his parents, Sixtieth
street and Fort Hamilton avenue, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
25 June 1906
GRIEF FOR DEAD GIRL KILLS MOTHER
MRS. FROSCH'S DEMISE FOLLOWS THREE WEEKS AFTER DAUGHTER PERISHED BY FIRE
HUSBAND IS GRIEF STRICKEN
DEAD WOMAN HEARD HER CHILD AND ITS GODMOTHER CALL HER
In the death of Mrs. Margaret FROSCH, which occurred yesterday at her
home, 468 Ralph avenue, another sorrowful chapter has been added to a home
where sorrow had been unknown until recently.
Three weeks ago to-day the dead woman's 8-year-old daughter May died from
burns received the day previous while visiting her godmother, Mrs. Mary
COOMBS, whose death in turn occurred a few minutes after that of the child. Mrs.
COOMBS, before she died, said she heard angel's voices calling, and that her
little godchild led the chorus. Similar circumstances surrounded the death
yesterday of Mrs. FROSCH, who calmly told those at her bedside that the voices
of her dead daughter and Mrs. COOMBS had been calling her for a week.
To-day the FROSCH home is cast in gloom, and some superstitious persons in
the neighborhood, it is said, who are familiar with the circumstances of the
deaths, though wishing to sympathize with the stricken family, will not visit
the house, fearing that they, too, will be called by the strange voices.
Despite this superstition all day to-day the neat little flat where the FROSCH's
live, was crowded with friends and neighbors, assisting in household tasks, and
comforting the half-crazed father, who, some fear, will die of grief. Three
young children, oblivious of the gloom of the household, spent the day in play.
Until three weeks ago the FROSCH home was one of the happiest in Brooklyn.
Persons in the neighborhood often remarked what an ideal family it was. The
father, a hard working man, was all attention to his little family. His
interest in it was only equaled by that of his wife, whose friends in the
neighborhood were legion.
They were punctual in their religious duties, being parishioners of St.
Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, where the children attended Sunday school.
Three weeks ago yesterday, Mrs. FROSCH, accompanied by May, visited Mrs.
COOMBS, who lived at 140 Troy avenue. Both families had been friends for years.
Mrs. COOMBS had been a sufferer from an incurable ailment, but was in no
immediate danger of death. She was May FROSCH's godmother, and visits from the
child always brought her great comfort. After the little girl had paid her
respects to the sick woman she went into the kitchen with the little COOMBs girl. A
servant was lighting a gas stove at the time and the bursting flames set fire
to May's clothing. Her screams brought help, and Mrs. COOMBS, although weak,
attempted to snuff out the fire with a rug. The little girl had been hopelessly
burned, however, and died at St. Mary's Hospital the following morning. Mrs.
COOMBS, who had been carried to her bed in a weakened condition after the
excitement, never rallied, and died the following morning. Just before the end
came, with a smile on her face, she told those around her that May's voice led in
an angel chorus that called her to them.
Mrs. COOMBS and the child were buried a few days later in Holy Cross
Cemetery.
Mrs. FROSCH had been in a state of collapse since the death of her friend
and daughter, and a few days after the funeral was forced to go to bed. The
doctors didn't seem to know just what ailed her. She grew steadily worse, and
during the last week of her illness was hysterical. At times, when she seemed in
possession of all her faculties, she would tell those around her that the end
was near. Although her relatives tried hard to convince her that it was only
imaginary, she insisted that the voices of her dead child and Mrs. COOMBS,
leading in a melodious chorus of angels' voices, calling her to them.
Mrs. FROSCH was born in Sheffield, England, 45 years ago. She had lived in
Brooklyn twenty-three years. Besides her husband, George, and the three small
children, she is survived by her mother, three sisters and two brothers. The
funeral will take place Wednesday from St. Matthew's Church in Utica avenue.
Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
FOUND DEAD IN BED WITH GAS TURNED ON
George RIPER, 44 years old, of 304 Eighteenth street, was found dead in
his bed this morning at 6:30 o'clock. The gas was turned on and the windows
and doors closed. Dr. SHERMAN, who was called, said the man had been
dead for some time.
SLIPS FROM YACHT INTO SOUND AND IS DROWNED
Oyster Bay, June 25 - Charles MASON, a young man whose home was at
Passaic, N.J., was lost in the Sound off Lloyds Neck light yesterday.
He was out cruising with a party in a yacht owned by H.G. WALES, of
Rochelle Park, N.J. MASON is said to have had heart trouble. He went out
swimming and went out further than usual, and when he swam back to the
yacht was exhausted. He threw himself down on the forward deck to rest.
The next noticed of him he was slipping into the water apparently either
dead or unconscious. His body did not come up.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN DEAD IN STREET
A man, apparently about 20 years of age, was found lying dead in the
street at the corner of Third avenue and Butler street, yesterday morning
at daybreak. There were no marks of violence on the body, and an ambulance
surgeon, who was called to attend him, said that death was probably due to
heart disease. As there was nothing on the body with which the man could be
identified, the body was taken to the morgue. He was five feet eight inches
in height, and wore a dark blue serge suit and a striped negligee shirt.
SLUMBERED WHILE COMPANION DROWNED
Harry ROSENBERG, of 429 Grand street, and Louis HARTSTEIN, of 287 Grand
street, both of Manhattan, hired a boat from William PATRICK, at the foot of
Emmons avenue, Sheepshead Bay yesterday. At 5 o'clock HARTSTEIN returned with the
boat and stated he fell asleep around 3 o'clock in the inlet and when he
awoke ROSENBERG was missing.
ROSENBERG is described as being 17 years old, weighing about 120 pounds,
with dark face and eyes. ROSENBERG was in a bathing suit, and is thought he
took a plunge and was drowned while HARTSTEIN snoozed.
AYLWARD - June 23d, Katherine AYLWARD, nee LOUGHMAN, beloved wife of William
M.AYLWARD. Funeral from her late residence, 227 Sixty-seventh st. Tuesday,
June 26th, at 9:30 a.m. Solemn requiem mass at Our Lady of Angels Church,
Seventy-fourth st and Fourth ave.
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS, Brooklyn, N.Y. Lodge No. 22 - Brethren
are requested to attend funeral of our late Brother, Arthur H. SMITH, Monday,
8:30 p.m., at 869 Lafayette ave., near Sumner ave. EDWD S. MC GRATH Exalted
Ruler, HARRY W. BEADLE, Secretary.
LEONARD - On June 24th, Frank, beloved husband of Mary LEONARD. Funeral from
his late residence, 950 Carroll street, on Wednesday, June 27th, at 9 a.m.
Solemn requiem mass at St. Teresa's Church. Relatives and friends invited to
attend.
PIEPER - Geo. PIEPER died June 25th. Funeral services from his late
residence, 804 Eighteenth street, Tuesday at 8 o'clock p.m.
REAMER - Samuel REAMER died June 25, 1906 after a long illness. Funeral
private. Age 75 years. Born New Brunswick, N.J.
Peter NEARY, a retired merchant, 67 years old, died yesterday morning at
his home, 1121 `Park place. For many years he had been a wholesale dealer in
granite and other materials for the manufacture of monuments and headstones. He
was born in Ireland and lived in Brooklyn for forty-two years. His death was
caused by dropsy, from which he had been suffering for two months. Funeral
services will take place at 9:30 tomorrow morning at the Church of Our Lady of
Victory, Throop avenue and McDonough street. Mr. NEARY is survived by a
widow and two sons.
Mrs. Helen SHEPHERD, wife of Samuel SHEPHERD, died at her home, 389 DeKalb
avenue, yesterday, aged 38. She was born in England. She was a member of the
Willoughby Avenue Chapel. Her husband and one daughter survive her. Funeral
services will be held at the Chapel to-morrow at 2 o'clock, under the direction
of James Conley of 550 Myrtle avenue. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Ann HILFERTY died at the home of her niece, Miss LINDEN, at 19
Steuben street, Saturday night. She was born in Ireland eighty-seven years
ago, and for fifty-eight years had lived on the same street in the Seventh Ward.
She was a member of the Rosary Society and of the League of the Sacred Heart of
St.Patrick's Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by a brother and her niece.
The funeral will be held at her niece's home on Wednesday at 2 o'clock.
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery
Helen LYONS, the 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank LYONS, of 1294
Putnam avenue, died Saturday night after a short illness. She was a member of
the Infant Jesus Sodality of St. Brigid's Catholic Church. Funeral services
will take place to-morrow afternoon.
Katherine AYLWARD, wife of William H. AYLWARD, who died last Saturday at
her home, 227 Sixty-seveth street, will be buried in Holy Cross Cemetery
to-morrow morning after requiem mass is celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of
Angels, Seventy-fourth street and Fourth avenue. Mrs. AYLWARD, whose maiden name
was LOUGHLIN, was born in Westchester Counrty thirty-two years ago, but had
lived in Brooklyn the greater part of her life. She was well-known in South
Brooklyn fore her kindly and charitable disposition, and had scores of friends who
will mourn her loss. Besides her husband three daughters and one son survive.
MRS. MARY J. KAVANAGH
There died yesterday morning at her home, 735 Bergen street, after a
lingering illness, Mrs. Mary J. KAVANAGH, in the 65th year of her age. She was
born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and came to this country fifty years ago, settling in
the Ninth Ward. She was a daughter of the late Major Timothy LAWLER and sister
of James D. LAWLER, of the Tenth Ward, who for twenty years has been an
employe of the firm of Abraham & Straus. She is survived by her husband, Owen
KAVANAGH; one daughter, Hannah, and a son, Patrick. Funeral services will be
held from St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Pacific street and Underhill avenue, on
Wednesday morning at 9:30. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Burial
arrangements under the direction of Peter Farrell's Sons,
Third avenue and Bergen street.
MRS. AGNES LIEDER
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Mrs. Agnes LIEDER, wife of
William J.A. LIEDER, at her late home, 282 A Kosciusko street, where she died
Saturday morning after an illness of three weeks of bronchial pneumonia. Born
forty-eight years ago in Wurtemberg, Germany, Mrs. LIEDER came to this country
in 1873, and had been living in Brooklyn twenty years. She came from the BETZ
family, and a brother is now burgomeister of Ueberlingen. She is survived by
her husband and seven children, the oldest of whom, Frederick W. C. is an
instructor at Harvard University. The other children are Louis F.J., Paul R.,
Eugene, Clara, Helen and Lydia. The services were conducted by the Rev. G.A.
LINDER, pastor of Harrison avenue German Evangelical Church, and
interment is to be made at Lutheran Cemetery.
FRANK D. WARD
Frank D. WARD, who had been prominent in the wholesale drygoods trade for
many years, died Friday night at his home, 666 Putnam avenue, of heart
failure, brought on by an attack of acute indigestion. He had been connected
with the H.B. Claflin Company recently and before that with the Tefft-Weller
Company.
He was forty-five years old. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter. The
funeral services will be held to-night at 8 o'clock.
JEANNIE G. TALMAGE
Jeannie Gasherie (Daisy) TALMAGE, daughter of the late T. DeWitt TALMAGE,
died at Saranac Lake on Friday. Daisy was a nickname given her by her father.
Miss TALMAGE was the third of five children of Dr. TALMAGE by his second wife,
Susan CURTISS WHITTEMORE TALMAGE, whom he married in 1863, a year after the
first Mrs. TALMAGE was drowned while boating on the Schuykill River. Mrs.
WHITTEMORE TALMAGE died in the Jackson Sanitarium at Dansville, N.Y. on August 5,
1895. Dr. TALMAGE married again on Jan. 22, 1898, the bride being Mrs. Eleanor
M. COLLIER of Pittsburg. He died on April 12, 1902.
Charles COOK, son of the late William and Julia COOK, and brother of Mrs.
D.D. IVES, of 111 Gates avenue, died last Wednesday at Galena, Ill.
George F. FAGAN died yesterday in his fiftieth year at his home, 346
Chauncey street. He was a member of the Anglo-Saxon Lodge, No. 137, F.and A.M.,
and several other organizations. The funeral services will be held to-morrow night.
Jane LAW, wife of David C. LAW, died last Thursday of heart failure at
her home, 214 Calyer street. She was born in New York City forty years ago and
was well-known in Greenpoint. Besides her husband, four daughters and two sons
survive. The funeral was held yesterday, with interment at St. Michael's
Cemetery, Astoria. Thomas H. Ireland, of North Sixth street, was the
undertaker in charge.
MARGARET DUFFY
Funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon for Margaret DUFFY, who
died of old age at her home, 151 Prospect street, on Saturday. She was born in
Ireland and had lived in this country for fifty years, coming to Brooklyn in
1904. The services will be held at the chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Undertaker J. McClean, of 219 and 221 York street, has charge of the arrangements.
Margaret ZIMMERMAN, wife of John ZIMMERMAN, died on Saturday at her home,
152 Newton street. She was in her sixtieth year. The funeral will be held at 2
o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Interment at Lutheran Cemetery. The funeral
services will be held at St. Lucas German Reformed Church, Sutton street, near
Nassau avenue, of which the Rev. Maximillian WILLENTA is pastor.
The interment will be made under the direction of John K. Wiegand, undertaker,
of 207 Nassau avenue.
Thomas MARSHALL died Saturday at his home, 537 Fifty-seventh street, aged
fifty-two years. He was a member of the R.C. Church of Our Lady of Perpetual
Help, Fifty-ninth street and Fifth avenue. He is survived by a widow and one
son. His funeral will be held to-morrow morning, with high mass at the church,
and the interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery. James E. Newman & Sons,
353 Fifth avenue, have charge of the funeral.
Mrs. Harriet N. TOWNLEY, wife of George W. TOWNLEY, of 73 Henry street,
died yesterday at her home. Funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon in
the Methodist Episcopal Church at Maplewood, N.J., where Mrs. TOWNLEY was a
worshiper. The interment will be private.
DOROTHY M. FLOHR
After an illness of four months, Dorothy M. FLOHR died yesterday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. William DENNEWITZ, 79 Moffat street. She was born in
Germany ninety years ago and reside in the Bushwick section for more than
forty years. To-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, at her late home, the Rev. Dr. E.H.
SCHMATZ, pastor of the Bushwick Avenue German Presbyterian Church, will
officiate at the funeral services and interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.
Undertaker Rudolph W. Weiss, of 492 Hart street, has charge of the
arrangements.
John GAFFNEY, 64 years old, died yesterday at his home, 1301 Atlantic
avenue. He was born in Ireland, coming to this country when he was 24 years old.
He was a member of several organizations in the East New York section, also of
the Church of Our Lady of Victory, Throop avenue and McDonough street. The
funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be
made in Calvary Cemetery. Undertaker J.B. O'Connor, ???Nostrand avenue, has
charge of the arrangements.
MRS. EMMA WITZEL
The funeral of Mrs. Emma WITZEL, who died Friday at the Manhattan Eye and
Ear Hospital, was held yesterday at the undertaking rooms of John K. Wiegand,
207 Nassau avenue. The interment was made at Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. WITZEL
was the widow of Morris WITZEL, and is survived by three children, Maggie, Elsie
and John. She was 42 years old.
Samuel REAMER, who died yesterday after a lingering illness, was a retired
grocer and brother of the late William C. REAMER, a well-known Brooklynite.
Mr. REAMER had been ailing for more than six years. He was an old resident of
the Tenth Ward and up to a few years ago carried on a prosperous grocery
business at President and Court streets. Mr. REAMER was born in New Brunswick, N.J.,
seventy-five years ago, was a member of the Warren Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, and also of the First Place M.E. Church. Five nephews survive Mr.
REAMER. The Rev. Dr. W.W. BOWDISH will conduct the funeral services to-morrow
afternoon and the interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery.
26 June 1906
MRS. STENTON MAY UNCLOUD MURDER
BELIEVED SHE HAS DISCLOSED NAME OF MRS. KINNAN'S SLAYER
MYSTERY BEING UNRAVELED WITH IMPORTANT CLUES POLICE ANTICIPATE EARLY ARREST
Mrs. Louise STENTON, mother of Mrs. Alice KINNAN, who was found murdered
on the porch of the STENTON mansion in the Bronx, may to-day tell all she knows
about the mystery surrounding her daughter's death. According to detectives,
the aged woman has not only imparted to them the name of the man she suspects
as having killed Mrs. KINNAN, but is now prepared to give every bit of
evidence in her possession. Lawyer GIBSON may again be heard to-day, also. It is not
improbable that the aged woman and her former counsel will confront each other
at the private hearing being conducted before Coroner MC DONALD.
It is said that Mrs. STENTON, heretofore opposed to every endeavor of the
police to gain information concerning the crime, is now willing to tell all
and is ready to explain many of the queer phases of the case, which have
completely baffled the police. Following the woman's narrative an arrest will be
made. This is stated authoritatively.
"I am satisfied that this case will be cleared up before Friday unless
something unforseen happens, and there will probably be an arrest within
forty-eight hours." said Coroner MC DONALD.
Strength is added to this assertion by the fact that heretofore Coroner MC
DONALD had been unwilling to admit that any progress had been made in solving
the case. He refused to say what information he had received that makes him
take this hopeful view. Immediately after he made the announcement, however, a
member of Captain Price's staff stated that Mrs. STENTON had revealed the name
of the man who visited Mrs. KINNAN the night she was murdered.
This admission is said to have been wrung from her by convincing her that
the property which surrounds the house of mystery, and which she believed to
be hers, is not in her name. When made aware of this, it is said, she flared up
and betrayed the name she had previously steadfastly refused to give.
VALUABLES GONE FROM FLAT WHERE THREE DIED
DISCOVERY DEEPENS MYSTERY OF SUPPOSED SUICIDE- PACT CASE- ROBBERY THEORY
Investigation into the deaths of Edward GANZERT, 36 years old, of 162
Wycoff avenue, Mrs Maria BERENS, 34 years old, of 1152 DeKalb avenue, and her 11
year old son, Peter, all of whom were found dead in a flat at 1152 DeKalb
avenue, last Thursday night, revealed somewhat of a mystery, according to Public
Administrator BRISTOW, who is about to start an inquiry into a robbery theory.
Mrs. BEREN's husband was drowned about five weeks ago, and she collected
$500 life insurance. Not a penny of that money has been found up to the present
time. The second fact is GONZERT (sic) is known by his wife to have had $25
in his pocket when he left home. A bank issued by one of the savings
institutions for children to fill and then return to the bank was also found with the
bottom pried out and but two cents in it, showing to all appearances that it had
been robbed of the boy's savings.
For those reasons the Public Administration is now conducting an inquiry
in the neighborhood to learn who got the cash. Another fact which is left for
the Public Administrator to determine is to whom does the apparent personal
effects of GANZERT go. Mrs. BERENS is said to have given him a diamond ring and a
watch formerly the property of her late husband. There is no direct proof,
however, of whom they belong to and Mrs. GANZERT has laid claim to them, and to
a small insurance policy on her dead husband's life. The ring spoken of is
neither in the hands of the Public Administrator nor the Coroner, according to
the records at that office; so another point develops where is the ring at the
present time?
Claim for the property has also been made to the Public Administrator by a
sister of BERENS in Chicago, and also by the dead woman's sister in Brooklyn.
LENNON - June 25th, Mary E. LENNON, 502 President street. Solemn requiem mass
at 9:30 Wednesday morning at St. Francis Xavier's Church, Sixth avenue and
Carroll street.
LEONARD - on June 24th, Frank, beloved husband of Mary LEONARD. Funeral from
his late residence, 950 Carroll st., on Wednesday, June 27, at 9 a.m. Solemn
requiem mass at St. Teresa's Church. Relations and friends invited to attend.
NELSON - At No. 35 Wolcott st., South Brooklyn, Henry, beloved husband of
Mary E. (nee DUNN). Relatives and friends, also the members of Court Henry W.
SLOCUM, Foresters of America, are invited to attend the funeral. Services on
Thursday, June 28, at 2 p.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
PARTED FROM CHILDREN, MASON SHOOTS HIMSELF
After having complained to friends that he had not been permitted to see
his five children since he separated from his wife more than a year ago,
Stephen HOFFMAN, a mason, 40 years old, of 332 Wythe avenue, committed suicide early
to-day by sending a bullet into his right temple. His body was found this
morning y a roomer in the same house, who went to HOFFMAN's room to call him.
According to friends the mason had been living in a furnished room at the
Wythe avenue address since he and his wife separated. Mrs. HOFFMAN and the
children now live in North Ninth street. Recently HOFFMAN went to the house where
his wife is living to see his children. When he returned he told his friends
that he was not permitted to see them. He brooded over this and then decided
to take his life. When a doctor examined the body he found that the mason had
been dead several hours. No one in the house heard the shot when it was fired.
TWO DEATHS TIE UP DRAFT HE SENT TO WIFE
Pasquale LE BIANCA, a thrifty Italian, living at 10 Navy street, called at
the Adams street court to-day to find out whether he could not get a warrant
for a widow of an Italian banker. BIANCA (sic) had a draft for $50, issued by
Carmin LEMMO, an Italian banker, and sent it to his wife six months ago. When
the draft reached Italy BIANCA's wife was dead. When the draft was returned to
BIANCA, he went to LEMMO's bank to get the cash, and it was refused, on the
ground that the banker himself was dead and the bank was in other hands. BIANCA
was told to institute a civil suit.
CHILD KILLED BY CAR IN FRONT OF HOME
Frank OLSEN, aged three years, who lived with his parents at 187 Meserole
street, was playing in front of his home last evening when he was knocked down
and run over by a trolley car of the Bushwick avenue line. The front wheel of
the car passed over the child, inflicting injuries from which he died while
being removed to St. Catherne's Hospital.
Harry SPELLER, the motorman, of 578 Palmetto street, was arrested and
locked up in the Stagg street police station. SPELLER claimed that as the child
ran suddenly in front of the car it was impossible to stop it in time to save
him, although he jumped over the dashboard of the car in the effort to do so.
A crowd of several thousand people gathered at the scene of the accident
and several women fainted when the child's crushed body was removed from
beneath the car.
AGED MRS. SPENCE DIES FROM HER INJURIES
Mrs. Margaret SPENCE, 80 years old, of 101 Prospect street, Flatbush, who
was struck and knocked down by an Ocean avenue car on Saturday night at Rogers
avenue and Butler street, died at 6 o'clock this morning at her home as the
result of her injuries. The motorman of the car, John JACOBY, of 164 Richards
street, was re-arrested and was held for examination in $1,800 bail in the
Flatbush court.
KILLED BY TRAIN AT RAILROAD CROSSING
John TORWSKY, 35 years old, of Maspeth, was struck and instantly killed by
a Long Island Railroad train at Clifton and Railroad avenues, Laurel Hill,
to-day. He was crossing the tracks and did not see the train. He was thrown a
number of yards and lived but a few minutes.
Peter J. ROWE, who died at his home, 313 Sixteenth street yesterday, will
be buried tomorrow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The funeral will be held at 9:30
o'clock from 313 Sixteenth street, followed by services at St. Stanislaus'
Church, Sixth avenue and Fourteenth street. He is survived by a widow,
Elizabeth B.
JULIA A. TURNER
The funeral services for Julia A. TURNER, wife of Henry W. TURNER<
formerly of Brooklyn, who died Saturday at the home of her niece, Mrs.
S.T. CLINEMAN, 66 East Main street, Middletown, N.Y., were held yesterday.
Mrs. TURNER was 78 years old.
The interment was made at Greenwood Cemetery to-day.
Catherine KENNEDY, widow of "Roady" KENNEDY, died on Saturday at her home,
1666 Eighth avenue. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the Church of the
Holy Name, and interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
MARY ROLLAND
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. to-morrow at St. Cecelia's
Church, in North Henry street, for Mary ROLLAND, wife of Frank D. ROLLAND,
who died suddenly at her home, 240 Nassau avenue.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Thomas VALLELY, seventeen years an engineer with the New York "Tribune,"
died on Sunday from apoplexy at his home, 423 Fifty-third street. Mr. VALLELY
was born in Ireland, and came to this country when a boy. He was a member of
the Eccentric Engineers' Union and the Irish Volunteers. Mr. VALLELY leaves a
wife, one child and a mother over ninety years old. The funeral will be held
from St. Michael's Church, at Forty-second street and Fourth avenue. Interment at
Holy Cross Cemetery.
John L. ZIMMERMAN, after a long illness from asthma, died on Sunday at his
home, 200 Stockheim street. He was 65 years old, and came from Germany forty
years ago. Four sons, two daughters and one brother survive him. He was
employed by a Manhattan clothing firm. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock. The interment will be made in the Lutheran Cemetery.
LOUIS MEHLING
At the age of 17, Louis MEHLING died at the home of his uncle, George
GLUCKERT, 283 Irving avenue, yesterday. Bright's disease was the cause of his
death. The boy's mother died twelve years ago and his father three years later.
His uncle, an aunt and one sister survive him. The funeral will be held on
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from his uncle's home, thence to St. Aloysius'
Church. Interment will be made in Holy Trinity Cemetery. The arrangements are in
charge of undertaker Rudolph Stutzmann, of 396 Knickebocker avenue.
George PRESSLER died at his home, 197 Stockholm street, on Sunday from
consumption. He was for many years a cook in a Manhattan restaurant. He was born
in Germany thirty-six years ago and had lived in Brooklyn for twelve years.
The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. F.J. FREY,
of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, officiating. The interment will be made in
Lutheran Cemetery. Rudolph Stutzmann, of 396 Knickerbocker avenue, has charge
of the funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Frederick W. BERT, wife of William A BRADY's general manager, died
yesterday in her home in Brooklyn, after a prolonged illness due to a
complication of diseases. As Henrietta OSBORNE she was an actress of popularity a
generation ago, and appeared in the support of FORREST, Charlotte CASHMAN, Edwin
ADAMS, the BOOTHs, E.L. DAVENPORT, Laura KEENE, Charles FECHTER and others. She
was suited by personality for roles of the tragedy queen type. She was a famous
Gertrude in "Hamlet," Emilia in "Othello" and Lady Macbeth, while in
melodrama she was highly regarded in parts like Nancy Sikes, Lady Audley, Mrs. Haller
in Kotzebue's, "The Stranger", etc. In the days when Mr. BERT managed the old
California theatre, San Francisco, she was associated with John Mc CULLOUGH,
Helen and Lucille WESTERN, Katherine COCHRAN (the widow of Herne), David
BELASCO, and Joseph R. GRISMER. She retired about twenty years ago. She reappeared
in this city in 1899 at the Manhattan Theatre in a farce called "The Manicure,"
acting in support of Louise Thorndyke BOUCICAULT.
George PIEPER, son of the late Julius and Lena PIEPER, died yesterday at
his home, 204 Eighteenth street. Mr. PIEPER was in the wood business with his
brother, Henry, on Hamilton avenue, near the old Penny Bridge, for more than
thirty years, from which he retired about fifteen years ago. Mr. PIEPER was born
in New York City, and resided in Brooklyn for more than half a century. He is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Louisa ZINNER, and one brother, Henry. The
funeral services will be held this evening at his late home, and the
interment will be made in New York Bay Cemetery to=morrow morning.
Undertaker F. Selle, of Fifth avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty-first
streets, has charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM PROCTOR
After an illness lasting seven months, William PROCTOR died last Friday at
his home, 334 Bleecker street. He is survived by his parents and one brother.
The funeral was held this afternoon with interment at Cypress Hills Cemetery.
Undertaker W.J. Hurley, of 195 Court street, had charge of the arrangements.
Hugh PRYOR, well-known in the Eastern District, died on Sunday at his
home, 278 West Nineteenth street, Manhattan. A widow survives him. The funeral
will be held to-morrow morning, with interment at Calvary Cemetery, under the
direction of Thomas H. Ireland, of North Sixth street.
Henrietta WAITZ, wife of W. A. WAITZ, died at her home, 39 Kingston
avenue, on Sunday evening. She was born in Brooklyn, and was very popular in
society circles. This evening funeral services will be held at her late home.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery to-morrow.
John HARKINS died on Saturday afternoon at his home, 381 Willoughby
avenue. In former years, Mr. HARKINS was a well-known contractor and politician.
He was a native of Ireland, and came to this country when a child. He was 71
years old and a member of St. Patrick's Church, Willoughby and Kent avenues.
He is survived by one son, James. Funeral services were held this morning.
Interment was made in Holy Cross Cemetery under direction of undertaker
John Tracy, of Kent avenue.
Thomas J. MULLINS, a well-known electrician, died yesterday at his home,
122 Harrison street. He was in his forty-fifth year, was born in Ireland, and
lived in the Sixth Ward since he was a child. He was a member of St. Peter's
Church, Hicks and Warren streets. On Thursday morning, at 9:30 o'clock, a solemn
requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul and interment will
be made in Holy Cross Cemetery. Undertaker Spalding of Atlantic avenue, has
charge of the arrangements. Mr. MULLINS leaves a widow, three sons and two
daughters.
Frank DEVILLE, who died on June 19, at Hammel's, Rockaway Beach, after an
illness of four months, was one of the best-known mechanics in the United
States and Canada. He was in his thirty-fifth year, was born in St. Paul, Minn.,
and resided at the above address since January. He was a member of the
Gasfitters' and Steamfitters' International Union, and was connected with
many other organizations. He is survived by his mother and one sister, now
living in St. Paul, Minn.
A committee consisting of the officers of the local Union No. 1,
U.A., attended the funeral this afternoon at the chapel of undertaker J.B.
O'Connor, 521 Nostrand avenue. The remains were sent to St. Paul, Minn. for burial.
Julia LANGFELDT MIETHKE, wife of Frederick MIETHKE, died suddenly of heart
disease last Friday, in her fifty-seventh year. She was born in Holzstein,
Germany, and came to this country 22 years ago. She was a prominent member of
the Ladies Sunshine Euchre Club. Her funeral was held this afternoon, services
being conducted by the Rev. Dr. LYNCH. Interment at the family plot at
Greenwood Cemetery. Undertaker P.J. Duff of 504 Flushing avenue had charge of the
arrangements.
27 June 1906
MAN DROWNED IN BAY WAS PROBABLY SHIP'S COOK
At 6 o'clock this morning the body of a drowned man was found in the
Buttermilk Channel by Capt. John CARROLL, of the tug Sterling. The body was about
40 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall. had hair and mustache and was partly bald.
He was dressed in brown overalls and blue shirt.
In the shirt pocket was found 81.25 in cash, a brass key, a ring and a
memorandum book, the Marine Cook and Steward association, bearing the name of
Edward TAYLOR.
DROWNED MAN'S BODY IN SHEEPSHEAD BAY
Early to-day John CORRIGAN, living at the foot of Emmons avenue, found the
body of Harry ROSENBERG, of 420 Grand street, Manhattan, in Sheepshead Bay
inlet. ROSENBERG was drowned Sunday afternoon.
MC KAY - On June 25, Robert P., beloved husband of Mary E. McDONALD, and
youngest son of George A. and the late Mary E. McKAY, aged 39 years. Funeral on
Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock from 39 Orient avenue, Brooklyn; thence to St.
Cecelia's CHURCH, Herbert and North Henry sts., where a requiem mass will be
offered for the repose of his soul.
NELSON - At No. 35 Wolcott st., South Brooklyn, Henry, beloved husband of
Mary E. (nee DUNN). Relatives and friends, also the members of Court Henry W.
Slocum, Foresters of America are invited to attend the funeral. Services on
Thursday, June 28, at 2 p.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
O'CONNOR - On June 26th, at Montclair, N.J., Evelyn EGGLANTINE, aged 59, wife
of Charles H. O'CONNOR, of 149 Clinton street, Brooklyn. Funeral services at
her country residence, 74 Clinton ave., Montclair, N.J. on arrival of D.L.& W.
train leaving Barclay st. at 9:20 Thursday morning, June 28th. Carriages at
station. Interment private.
SIEVERS - On Tuesday, June 26, Louisa, wife of the late Edward F. SIEVERS and
mother of Julia E. POWELL, Louisa S. Anderson and Edward F. SIEVERS. Funeral
services at her late residence, 985 Lorimer street., Brooklyn, on Friday
evening, June 29th at 8 o'clock. Interment at Lutheran Cemetery.
WIRTH - Catherine Agnes, beloved daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. CHARTERS, and
sister of the Rev. James A CHARTERS, at her residence, 628 Forty-fourth st.
Funeral Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Michael's R.C. Church, Forty-second
st., and Fourth ave. Interment Holy Cross.
IN MEMORIUM
WAFER - An anniversary mass of requiem at St. Stephen's Church, June 28th, 9
a.m., in memory of my dearly beloved husband, James T. WAFER, who passed away
June 27, 1905. Relatives and friends invited
"None knew him but to love him,
None named him but to pr????? (could be praise)
EDWIN GEORGE
Edwin GEORGE, who died of heart failure on Monday, was the proprietor of a
ship handling business in Twelfth street, Manhattan. He was born
seventy-three years ago in Plymouth N.H., and was a resident of Brooklyn for
forty-two years.
Mr. GEORGE was a prominent Mason, having been a member of Cassia Lodge
for a number of years. He was also an active member of the Greene Avenue
Presbyterian Church. The surviving members of the family are a widow, Susan, one
daughter and one son. The funeral services will be held at is late home, 116 Van
Buren street, this evening. Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery to-morrow
morning. Undertaker Van Hoesen, of Reid avenue has charge of the arrangements.
CELIA McC. LAWLER
Celia Mc COLE LAWLER, widow of Daniel LAWLER, died on Monday at her home,
34 Prospect street. She was 56 years old, was born in Ireland, and had lived
in Brooklyn for many years. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption,
in York street. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
HENRY NELSON
Henry NELSON, who died at is home, 35 Wolcott street, on Monday evening,
was in his thirty-eighth year. He was a son of Isaac and Margaret NELSON, born
in England and came to this country with his parents thirty-six years ago.
They settled in the old Twelfth ward, and the son, on reaching manhood, took an
active part in republican politics. He was also an enthusiastic member of the
Foresters of America, and as a member of Courts President Washington and Henry
W. Slocum did much to advance the interests of the order. By occupation he was
a carpenter. He was married some years ago to Miss Mary E. DUNN, who survives
him. Funeral services will be held to-morrow at 2 p.m. at 35 Wolcott street,
the Rev. Mr. Smith officiating and thence to Greenwood Cemetery. Myles McKeon,
of 343 Van Brunt street, is the undertaker in charge.
ANNIE J. SHEPPARD
After a lingering illness, Annie J. SHEPPARD died on Sunday, at her home,
230 Ninth street. She was born in New York City and had lived in Brooklyn for
many years. She is survived by three children, two brothers and three sisters.
The funeral was held from her late home this afternoon. Interment at Holy
Cross Cemetery under the direction of James F. Duffy, of 512 Third avenue.
THOMAS VAN STEENBURGH
Thomas VAN STEENBURGH, son of Thomas and Catherine VAN STEENBURGH, died
Monday at his home, 267 Nassau avenue. Besides his parents, one sister and one
brother survive him. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. Interment in Mt.
Olivet Cemetery. Undertaker John K.. Weigand, of 207 Nassau avenue, had
charge of the arrangements.
ELSIE JOHNSON
Funeral services were held yesterday over the remains of Elsie JOHNSON, at
her late home, 631 Sterling place. She died on Saturday afternoon. She was
born in New York City and resided in Brooklyn for many years and was highly
esteemed by her many friends. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery.
MARY E. LENNON
Mary E. LENNON, wife of Michael LENNON, died Monday at her home, 592
President street. She was in her forty-ninth year, and a native of Ireland. She was
a member of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Sixth avenue and Carroll street. Her
husband, Michael, is well-known in the old Twenty-second and Twelfth Wards
where he is a member of many organizations. In addition to her husband Mrs.
LENNON is survived by one daughter, Mrs. May Frances LANGLEY, and four sons,
George, Joseph, William and Phillip. A solemn requiem mass was celebrated at St.
Francis Xavier's Church this morning. Interment was made in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Undertaker Joseph Hart, of Court street, near Nelson, had charge of the
arrangements.
JOHN DEBOLD
John DEBOLD, a resident of East New York for the past eighteen years, died
at his home, 407 Barbey street, Monday. He was born in Germany and came to
this country over fifty years ago. He was an active member in the Carpenters'
and Joiners' Local Union, 513, and of the East New York Scheutzen bund. Besides
his wife, Mr. DEBOLD is survived by five daughters, six sons and one brother,
also two sisters who reside in Germany. The funeral arrangements are in charge
of William Moore. The interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. Funeral
services will be conducted by the Rev. H.P. MILLER, of the Lutheran Church. of
the Reformation this evening at 8 o'clock at his late home.
JOSEPH MC GOWAN
Joseph McGOWAN, who died yesterday afternoon at his home, 44 Columbia
place, was a resident of the First Ward for twenty-one years. He was born in
Brooklyn and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo's Church. His parents survive
him. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon from his late home, and
services will be held in the chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery. Undertakers Peter J.
Daley & Sons, of 438 Hicks street, have charge of the arrangements.
MARY EMMA BABBIT
Mary Emma BABBIT, daughter of the late Amzi BABBIT and Sarah R. BUCKLEY,
died yesterday afternoon. She was born in Philadelphia and was visiting her
friends in Brooklyn wen she was taken ill. The remains were taken to Philadelphia
to-day, and the funeral services will be held in St. James Church, of that
place, Friday afternoon.
MABEL S.C. RANGES
Mabel S. COLVILLE RANGES, wife of Charles RANGES, and daughter of Elizabeth
and the late Rev. Dr. Andrew COLVILLE, died yesterday at her home, 113 Clymer
street. She was born in Southburg, Pa., coming to New York several years ago,
and resided with her parents at East Nineteenth street, Manhattan. Ten months
ago Miss COLVILLE was married to Charles RANGES, who is employed on the
clerical staff of the State Bank of New York. After their marriage they moved to
Brooklyn and resided at the Clymer street address. She was 23 years old. The
Rev. Dr. BUCHANAN will conduct the funeral services to-morrow afternoon at her
late home and the interment will be made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, under the
direction of Undertaker Newland, of 875 Wythe avenue.
WILLIAM GRAHAM
After an illness of over a year, William GRAHAM, second eldest son of John
GRAHAM, special officer in the judges' chambers in the County Court, died of
lung trouble yesterday at his home, 194 Adams street. He was twenty-four years
old and unmarried. Funeral services will be held at his late home at 2
o'clock Friday afternoon, the Rev. Willard P. HARMON, of Plymouth Church,
officiating. The body will be interred in Greenwood Cemetery.
CATHERINE A. WIRTH
After an illness of two weeks, Catherine Agnes WIRTH, wife of Charles
WIRTH, and daughter of Margaret and James CHARTERS, died on Monday at her home,
628 Forty-fourth street. She was born in Brooklyn, thirty years ago and was a
member of St. Michael's Church, Forty-second street and Fourth avenue. In
addition to her parents and husband she leaves one sister, Anna CHARTERS, and a
brother, the Rev. James A. CHARTERS. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning at
10 o'clock from her late home; thence to St. Michael's Church. Interment will
be made in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of Undertaker SELLE, of
Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street.
THOMAS E. GLEASON
Thomas Edward GLEASON died suddenly yesterday at his home, 366 Marion
street. He was a cloak buyer for many years and was connected with some of the
best known concerns in the United States. He was in his fifty-ninth year, was
born in New York City and lived in Brooklyn for more than 20 years. Besides a
widow, he leaves a daughter, Anna. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning
from his late home, and interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery.
28 June 1906
IRVING MALBONE'S BODY FOUND IN A CREEK
The body of Irving MALBONE, 79 years old, a member of the old Long Island
family of that name, was found floating this morning in Indian Creek,
Canarsie. The body was removed in a patrol wagon to the Canarsie police station, where
identification followed.
Mr. MALBONE was last seen alive on Sunday, and it is believed that his
drowning was accidental. He boarded with a family named ASTCHEN at East
Eighty-ninth street and Conklin avenue, near the Canarsie shore, and he was a familiar
figure in the old town of Canarsie. He was married and enjoyed for many years
an income from his extensive realty holdings in the vicinity.
DIED
MC DONNELL - Mary E, the beloved daughter of Mary A. MC DONNELL and the late
Thos. MC DONNELL, d died in her 30th year after a short illness, June 26,
1906. Funeral from her late residence, 1492 Bergen street, on Friday, June 29th,
at 2:30 p.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
BRINKMAN - At her late residence, 285 Warren street, Mrs. Adolphine BRINKMAN
died, aged 70 years, 6 months. The funeral will take place Sunday, July 1 st,
at 10:30 a.m.
DONNELLY - On June 27, 1906. Hugh, son of late Hugh and Johannah DONNELLY.
Funeral from his late residence, 448 Humboldt, on Saturday, June 30; thence to
St. Cecelia's Church, North Henry, corner Herbert street, where solemn high
mass will be said at 9 o'clock for the repose of his soul. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend.
DOUGLASS - Mrs. Jane A. DOUGLASS, wife of Edward DOUGLASS, died yesterday at
her home, 346 Fiftieth street, aged 41 years. The funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment in Greenwood.
KERRIGAN - Catherine KERRIGAN, wife of Thomas KERRIGAN, daughter of James
BUTLER, born in Carrick-on Shanon, County Leitrim, Ireland, died at 5 o'clock
Wednesday morning, June 27, 1906. Funeral will take place at 9 o'clock Saturday
morning from her late residence, 317 Forty-eighth street, Brooklyn. Requiem
mass at St. Michael's Church; from thence to Holy Cross Cemetery.
SIEVERS - On Tuesday, June 26, Louisa, wife of the late Edward F. SIEVERS and
mother of Julia E. POWELL, Louisa S. ANDERSON and Edward F. SIEVERS. Funeral
services at her late residence, 985 Lorimer street, Brooklyn on Friday
evening, June 28th, at 8 o'clock. Interment at Lutheran Cemetery.
VINEER - On June 26, 1906, after a long illness, Mary A., widow of Capt.
Robert VINEER. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral services at her late residence, 876 Driggs avenue, on Friday evening, June
28th at 8 o'clock. Interment at convenience of family.
JERE DUNN DEAD
Jere DUNN, the old-time "sport" died yesterday at his home, 350 Chilton
street, Elizabeth, N.J., of cancer, from which he had been an acute sufferer for
almost a year. DUNN was sixty-three years old last Sunday. DUNN left little
money of his own, but his wife is the owner of considerable property in
Elizabeth and is said to be in very comfortable circumstances. She was rich in her
own right when DUNN married her.
Gambler, young "tough", killer of three men, backer of prizefighters and
of race horses, associate of burglars, street car thieves, and all kinds of
doers of evil in the sight of the law, ex-convict, friend of politicians - was
the life of old Jere DUNN. Yet many good men found enough in him to like well.
BARRYMORE when making up for Davenport in "Alabama" said that he would wear
only one kind of whiskers, and they were just like Jere's. The actor said he
liked Jere because he never talked about himself and never told a lie.
DEATH OF MRS. SIEBERS, PROMINENT CHURCH WORKER
Miss Louisa SIEBERS, a life-long resident of Greenpoint, is dead at her
home, 985 Lorimer street, of heart failure. She was born in New York City, and
in her childhood her family moved to this section. After her marriage she went
South for several years, but she returned to Brooklyn. She was a member of the
Kent Street Presbyterian Church and she took an active part in its affairs.
She is survived by two daughters and a son. Funeral services will be held at
her home to-morrow evening. Interment at Lutheran Cemetery.
ACTOR-PAINTER WAS SHOCKED TO DEATH
CORONER'S JURY FINDS COLLINS, WHILE CLIMBING "L" PILLAR,
TOUCHED LIVE WIRE.
At the inquest into the death of Philip J. COLLINS, a painter, who came to
his death by a fall from an elevated pillar at Myrtle and Washington avenues
on June 6 before Coroner Brewer and a jury in Borough Hall last night, it
developed that the man's fall was due to the fact that he had come in contact with
the current from the third rail.
COLLINS had been an actor. His last appearance was in the character of
Prince Peter Waradin in "The Buster Brown" Company. When the season closed he
sought employment with The Cranford Company who have contracted to paint the
elevated structure for the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. It was claimed last
night that the foreman for the Cranford Company would not permit the painters to
use the stairway at the Washington avenue station to ascend the structure, and
compelled the men to use the pillars, climbing by way of the crosspieces. It
was testified that COLLINS was climbing one of these pillars when his body was
seen to stiffen and he fell back to the pavement. When he was picked up it
was found that his hands were scorched, as if from an electric shock. Dr.
Charles WUEST, the Coroner's physician, who examined the body, said that COLLIN's
skull and spine had been fractured.
The jury rendered a verdict to the effect that death had been caused by
these injuries, the result of a fall caused by an electric shock.
EDWARD W. DAY
The second member of the DAY family, of Bath Beach, to die within the last
month was Edward Warren DAY, who passed away at his home, 191 Bay Seventh
street, last night. Mr. DAY was the son of Edward Warren DAY who died last month.
He succumbed to nervous trouble, with which he had been afflicted for some
time, and which was heightened by the decease of his father. Mr. DAY was brought
from Florida a short while ago, whither he had gone in search of health.
BARTHOLOMEW P. FLYNN
Bartholomew P. FLYNN, son of Michael and the late Catherine FLYNN, died at
his home, 603 Carroll street, yesterday. He was 21 years old and had been
sick for some time. He was born in Brooklyn and employed by the North Carolina
Construction Company, and traveled considerably throughout that state. He was a
member of St. Xavier's Church, in Sixth avenue, and was connected with the
various societies of that church. A solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated in
that church to-morrow at 9:30 o'clock. He is survived by his father and four
brothers and one sister. Interment will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery under
the direction of William H. Daly, of 156 Smith street.
MICHAEL MELIA
After an illness of three weeks, Michael MELIA died at his home, 590 Park
avenue, yesterday. He was 42 years old, born in Ireland, and came to this
country when he was a child. For many years he was a resident of the Fourteenth
Ward. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Lucy's Roman Catholic
Church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated to-morrow morning. He is
survived by a widow, Norah, and one child. Interment in Calvary Cemetery
under direction of Thomas H. Ireland, of North Sixth street.
EVELYN E. O'CONNOR
Funeral services were held yesterday over the remains of Mrs. Evelyn
EGGLANTINE O'CONNOR, who died at the country home of the family, Montclair, N.J.,
Monday, after a brief illness. She was the wife of Charles H. O'CONNOR, a
well-known Brooklynite, and lived at 149 Clinton street. She was 59 years old.
Following the services interment was made in the family plot in Montclair
Cemetery.
EMMA W. RIKER
Emma W. RIKER, daughter of the late Oscar E. and Jennie RIKER, died
Tuesday after a short illness. She was born in New York City forty-six years ago,
and was a resident of Brooklyn for more than twenty years. Miss RIKER is
survived by one brother, Oscar E. RIKER, of Borough Park. The funeral services were
conducted this afternoon at the chapel of J. B. O'Connor, funeral director,
521 Nostrand avenue. The burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
IDA E. HENEY
The Rev. Dr. HARLAN, pastor of the Church of the Disciples, will conduct,
this evening, the funeral services for Ida E. HENEY, at the home of her uncle,
Asa THAYER, 1168 Fulton street. Mrs. HENEY had been ailing for the past six
months. She lived at 501 Second street. She died on Tuesday. She was the wife
of George HENEY, a commission merchant, of Coenties Slip, Manhattan. She was
born fifty years ago in Brooklyn. Her father was the senior partner of the
White, Hunter and Paige manufacturing concern in Walworth street. Mrs. HENEY is
survived by her husband, a daughter, Edna, and one son, Archie. Interment will be
made in Cypress Hills Cemetery. James W. Sawyer, of the National Funeral
Directors, 15 Greene avenue, is the undertaker in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT P. MC KAY
Robert P. MC KAY died Monday afternoon after a short illness at his home,
39 Orient avenue. He was born in New York City thirty years ago. The funeral
was held this morning from his late home, thence to St. Cecelia's Church,
Herbert and North Henry streets, where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated. The
interment was made in Holy Cross Cemetery. Besides his widow and parents, two
brothers survive him.
AMALIA M. EVERTZ
Miss Amalia M. EVERTZ, daughter of Katherine and the late William EVERTZ,
died Monday at her home, 521 Chauncey street. She was in her twenty-fifth
year. Miss EVERTS was very popular in the Bushwick section. She is survived by her
mother. The Rev. Dr. NILES, pastor of the South Bushwick Dutch Reformed
Church, conducted the funeral services this afternoon at her late home. Interment
in Evergreen Cemetery.
GERTRUDE H. BROWN
After a short illness, Gertrude HULL, widow of Edmund H. BROWN, died at
her home, 770 Hancock street, yesterday. On Saturday evening the funeral
services will be held and the interment will take place Sunday at the
convenience of the family.
30 June 1906
NAVY YARD BLACKSMITH HIT BY STEEL BAR DIES
Peter FARLEY, 45 years old, of 455 Rodney street, a blacksmith at the Navy
Yard was struck and instantly killed by a steel bar while at work this
morning. Ambulance Surgeon GEISER, of the Cumberland Street Hospital, pronounced him
dead on arrival.
APPENDICITIS KILLS BRIDE OF A FEW WEEKS
Wedded on June 6, Mrs. REPP, Daughter of Leon MOHN, Dies in Hospital To-day.
Mrs. Clara Leonora MOHN REPP, whose marriage, on June 6, to Louis Frank
REPP, at the home of her father, Leon MOHN, the well known scenic painter, of
692 Chauncey street, was a big social event in the upper Bedford avenue section,
died this morning at the German Hospital, where she had undergone an
operation on Tuesday for appendicitis. She was taken ill Sunday morning, but it was
not until Tuesday that the doctors decided that an operation was necessary. She
seemed to be recovering rapidly until late last night, when she had a sinking
spell.
Mrs. REPP was a beautiful woman, and her marriage to Mr. REPP, who is a
well-known traveling man, attracted wide attention. After the wedding Mr. and
Mrs. REPP spent two weeks on their honeymoon. On their return they went to live
in Hancock street. The death of the beautiful young bride came as a terrible
shock to her large circle of friends. It was generally understood that she was
on the road to recovery. Louis MOHN, the father of the dead woman, is in
Denver, and the funeral will not be held until he reaches home.
TROLLEY WIRE KILLS LABORER ON ASH CAR
John MONI, a laborer, who lived in West Second street, Coney Island, was
instantly killed this morning by stepping on a live trolley wire which had
fallen across an ash car which was being unloaded at a dump in Bay Forty-seventh
street, adjoining the tracks of the West End division of the B. R. T. MONI was
at work on the car and apparently not aware of the presence of the wire.
The body was removed to the Coney Island Morgue after Dr. BECK, of the
Coney Island Reception Hospital, had viewed it.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR EDWARD WARREN DAY
Funeral services were held this morning over the remains of Edward Warren
DAY, who died at his home, 191 Bay Seventh street, last Thursday, after having
returned from a trip to Florida. The services took place at 8:30 o'clock and
were conducted by the Rev. Charles J. SCUDDER, of the Bay Ridge Reformed
Church. Mr. DAY was the son of Edward Parson DAY, who died on June 6, leaving a
valuable estate.
It was rumored that Mr. DAY had had some sort of an affair in Florida in
which a woman was involved, and it was feared that the woman would put in an
appearance at the services and create a disturbance, but such was not the case.
The body will be buried in Bay Shore.
DIED
BRINKMAN - At her late residence, 335 Warren street, Mrs. Adolphine BRINKMAN
died, aged 79 years, 6 months. The funeral will take place Sunday, July 1st,
at 10:30 a.m.
CANAVAN - Suddenly, John CANAVAN. Friends and relatives and members of
Bricklayers Union No. 1 are requested to attend funeral from the home of his mother,
603 Classon avenue, Monday, 2:30 p.m.
COBB - On Saturday, June 30, at his residence, 183 Decatur street, Charles C.
COBB, beloved husband of Emma C. COBB, aged 43 years. Funeral announcement
Sunday.
GILL - On June 30, 1906, after a long illness, Eugene L. GILL, aged 39 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services
from his late residence, ??4 Myrtle avenue, on Monday at 8 p.m.
BOY BATHING, DROWNED; NEGRO RESCUES BROTHER
Amelio CRUNALDO, of Neptune avenue and West Fifteenth street, Coney
Island, reported to the police that his son, Rederro, 8 years old went in swimming
about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Neptune avenue and West Twenty-fourth
street and did not return. His clothes were found on the beach. His brother,
Fiononi, 9 years old, was with him at the time and was rescued by a negro man in
a boat, who refused to give his name.
JOHN KAVAN DIES FROM BROKEN NECK
John KAVAN, whose neck was broken several days ago in a dive from a pier
at the foot of DeBruyn's lane, Bath Beach, died yesterday at the Norwegian
Hospital. His wife and three children were with him when he died.
BODY OF MISSING MAN FOUND FLOATING IN BAY
The body of William McKINNEY, a workman, 29 years old, late of 28 First
avenue, was removed from the water at the foot of Twenty-sixth street yesterday
afternoon and conveyed to the Brooklyn Morgue. The deceased had been missing
from his home for several days, and it is thought the drowning was accidental.
ONE KILLED, ANOTHER HURT WHEN DERRICK SNAPPED
One man was killed and another was badly injured as the result of the
breaking of a derrick fifty feet in the air on Commercial street late yesterday
afternoon. A half a dozen other workmen, who were on the wall alongside the
derrick narrowly escaped the fate of their fellow workman.
For the past month or more a gang of men has been employed tearing down
the old sugar refinery buildings on Commercial street. The men are hired by John
McGINNIS, of 147 North Ninth street. Yesterday afternoon McGINNIS sent John
HOROWITZ, 50 years old, of 52 Box street, up to the top of the derrick to make
some repairs. Joseph SNYDER, 20 years old, of 235 Kent street, was sent up to
the top of a brick wall which is of the same height as the derrick to assist
HOROWITZ.
The two men were working but a short time when something on the derrick
broke and HOROWITZ fell to the ground fifty feet below. SNYDER became tangled in
some iron railings and also fell to the street.
A hurry call for an ambulance was sent to the Eastern District Hospital,
and Dr. SNYDER, who responded, pronounced HOROWITZ dead. SNYDER was cut on the
face and body and had several scalp wounds. He was taken to the hospital.
Upon hearing of the accident Capt. O'BRIEN and his detectives made an
investigation, with the result that McGINNIS, the contractor, was arrested on a
charge of criminal negligence. After the accident the other men on the wall
became so frightened that they refused to continue work.
MRS. FREDERICK W. MEYER
Mrs. Frederick W. MEYER, who for forty years was a resident on the Park
Slope, died last evening at her home, 144 St. John's place, after an illness of
several months. Mrs. MEYER had enjoyed excellent health until January last,
when she contracted a cold which resulted in her death last night. She was in
her sixtieth year, was born in Germany, and came to Brooklyn when about 20 years
old. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Henry and Clark streets and
throughout her residence here was highly esteemed by her many friends. Mrs.
MEYER married Frederick W. MEYER thirty-three years ago, a well-known liquor
dealer of Manhattan. He survives her, as do also three sons, Harry, George and
Frederick, and one daughter Adelaide. The Rev. Dr. E.C.J. KRAELING. pastor of the
Zion Lutheran Church will conduct the funeral services on Monday evening at 8
o'clock in her late home and the burial will be made in Lutheran Cemetery
Tuesday morning.
EUGENE L. GILL
Funeral services were held for Eugene L. GILL on Monday at 2 p.m., at his
late home, 8?4 Myrtle avenue. Mr. GILL was thirty-nine years old and had been
a resident of Brooklyn all his life. He is survived by a wife, two sisters and
a brother. Interment will be made at Holy Cross Cemetery. Undertaker Norris,
of 95 Tompkins avenue, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
CHARLES ALEXANDER
Charles ALEXANDER, for more than fifty years a resident of Brooklyn, died
at his home, 279 Classon avenue, yesterday, of paralysis. Mr. ALEXANDER was
born in Coburg, Germany, eighty-five years ago. Coming to this country in 1848
he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving with unblemished record for
twenty-four years. He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters. Funeral services
will be held to-morrow night at 8 o'clock, and interment will be under the
direction of Undertaker George Harkins, at Lutheran Cemetery on Sunday morning.
MRS. ADOLPHINE H. BRINKMANN
Mrs. Adolphine HOLM BRINKMANN, who died last Wednesday evening at her
home, 335 Warren street, was one of the oldest residents of the Tenth Ward. She
was the widow of Henry A. BRINKMANN who died in Libby Prison during the Civil
War. Mrs. BRINKMANN was in her eightieth year, and was born in Schwern, Germany,
coming to Brooklyn almost sixty years ago. She had lived at the Warren street
address forty years. She was a member of the German Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Schermerhorn street, and was closely identified with the work of the
church until two years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lena PARCELL, and
a son Henry A. Brinkmann, who was one of the first men to be appointed on the
Brooklyn Fire Department. He was assigned to Engine Company No. 5 on
Pierrepont street. He has been retired several years. The Rev. Dr. LOCH, pastor of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate at the funeral services at her
late home this evening at 8 o'clock, and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery
to-morrow morning. Undertaker David Abrams, of Harrison and Court streets,
has charge of the arrangements.
WALTER F. KIDDER
Walter F. KIDDER, son of the late Dr. Walter and Lucy R. KIDDER, died
yesterday at his home, 108 Madison street, after a brief illness. He was in his
forty-first year, was born in Lowell, Mass., and resided in Brooklyn for many
years. He was well-known in the Bedford section. The funeral services will be
held to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock at his late home. The interment will be
private.
MAJOR F.T. WILSON
Major Frederick T. WILSON, formerly an army officer, died yesterday at his
home, 816 Eighth avenue, in his forty-ninth year. A couple of years ago, he
gave up a place in the War Department at Washington to become the manager of a
real estate agency in Brooklyn.
FRED W. KALBFLEISCH
Fred W. KALBFLEISCH, a member of the firm of Martin Kalbfleisch & Sons,
manufacturers of chemicals, died on Thursday at his home, 250 Madison street, in
his seventeenth year. He was a son of Martin KALBFLEISCH, one of the most
distinguished Mayors of the old city of Brooklyn. He served two terms as Alderman
and one as Congressman. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter.
**Two obituaries below there is a stray line which reads "Madison street, in
his seventieth year. He was" I think it belongs here. 70 makes more sense
than 17 which is included above.
JOHN T. ASHLEY
After a lingering illness John T. ASHLEY died in his eighty-third year
yesterday afternoon at his home, 478 Willoughby avenue. He was an old resident of
Brooklyn and was a member of many organizations. The funeral services will be
held at his late home to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.
LIEUT.- COMMANDER F.M. RUSSELL
Lieut. - Commander Frank Meade RUSSELL, of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania, died
yesterday afternoon. He was 40 years old. He had been doing duty on the
Pennsylvania, which is lying in the navy yard basin, up to a week ago.
Lieut.-Commander RUSSELL entered the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1883. His parents now
live at Warren, Ohio. He leaves a widow who was Miss Bessie BANCROFT, daughter of
Major Eugene A. BANCROFT, United States Army, Retired.
W.H.G.PETERS
Masonic services will be held to-night for W.H.G. PETERS, who died
Wednesday at his home, 383 First street. He was born on October 15, 1853, and
graduated from the public schools when he was about seventeen years old. During the
past twenty-four years Mr. PETERS was connected with the School of Physicians
and Surgeons at Columbia College. He was a member of Central Lodge, 361 F. &
A.M. and the Crescent Club. One sister survives Mr. PETERS. To-morrow morning
the interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of
Undertaker Kulke, of Court and Smith streets.
FRANKLIN W. TOWNSEND
Franklin W. TOWNSEND, son of Capt. Samuel H. and Emma M. TOWNSEND, died on
Wednesday. Mr. TOWNSEND was born in New York City Nov. 26, 1880, and at an an
early age moved to Brooklyn with his parents. He was educated in the public
schools here and when a young man went into the railroading business. He was
hurt in an accident at Maybrooke. He leaves a widow and one child. His father is
a well-known river pilot. Services were held this noon at his late home, 66
Jefferson avenue.
AUGUSTINE O'CALLAGHAN
Augustine O'CALLAGHAN died yesterday at his home, 66 Willoughby street,
after a brief illness. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, 35 years ago, and had
lived in Brooklyn for seventeen years. She was a member of St. James
Pro-Cathedral and is survived by her mother, two sisters and two brothers.
The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon.
Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery
under the direction of D.C. DOYLE, of 152 York street.
MICHAEL G. O'BRIEN
The funeral of Michael G. O'BRIEN will be held to-morrow morning at 11
o'clock from his late home, 705 Grand street. He was a native of County Cork,
Ireland, and had been ill only a short period. A widow, Annie MC INTYRE, survives
him. Services will be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Leonard and
Maujer streets. A solemn high requiem mass will be offered for the repose of
his soul.
JOHN CORRIGAN
After an illness lasting two weeks, John CORRIGAN died Thursday morning at
his home, 36 Auburn place. He was born in County Longford, Ireland,
forty-seven years ago. He was a member of St. James Church, in Jay street
and also of the Holy Name Society attached to that parish.
He leaves a widow, Mary; three sons, James John and Francis, and one daughter,
Annie. The funeral was held this morning from his late home, thence to
St. Edward's Church, where solemn requiem mass was celebrated.
Interment was made in Holy Cross Cemetery
under the direction of Undertaker J. Walsh, of 66 Sands street.
ELI DELAMATER
Eli DELAMATER, 70 years old, who for many years ran one of the coal barges
for Nelson Bros., of this borough, was found drowned yesterday at
Elizabethport, N.J. His home was at Kingston, N.Y. He leaves a widow and
eleven grown up sons and daughters. His body will be brought to Kingston
this afternoon.
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