New York, 1895
John D. Wells, of Port Jefferson, aged 73, dropped dead from apoplexy Monday evening while walking home in company with Robert Darling.
Cows and Horses Burned
Fire broke out in the barns on the Cambridge farm, near Brentwood, Friday evening, and the barn, cattle houses and other outbuildings were burned. Three cows, four horses and a large flock of chickens were burned, but a large number of cattle were removed from the buildings.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 1.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Will Have to Try Again
New York, 1895William S. Valentine, of Bellmore, attempted suicide on Tuesday by shooting himself through the head and taking a dose of Paris green. Physicians succeeded in extracting the bullet and relieving him of the poison.
John Nix Dies Suddenly
John Nix, of Hempstead, died suddenly in Charleston, S.C., Tuesday night of apoplexy. He was the head of the firm of Nix & Co., of Greenwich street, New York, well known to all Long Island farmers.
Will Sue for Damages
Mrs. Carrie Holmes, who broke her leg by a fall on one of Flushing's defective sidewalks, has notified the authorities that she is going to sue for damages.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 1.
William Bowne's Sudden Death
New York, 1895
William Bowne dropped dead in his barn at Ireland Mill on Sunday. He was one of six Bowne Brothers. Ireland Mill has been in the possession of the family since revolutionary times. It is situated near the head of the Vleigh. The deceased was recovering from the grip and left the house to explain the symptoms of a sick cow to Veterinary Surgeon Simmons. His sudden death is attributed to heart disease.
Runaway Accident at Hempstead
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Rosenthall of Hempstead were hurt in a runaway accident Sunday afternoon. While driving through Main street and nearly opposite their residence, the horse took fright and ran away. They were thrown to the ground with great violence. When picked up, Mrs. Rosenthall was found to have a broken leg and serious internal injuries. Mr. Rosenthall was severely bruised.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 1.
William Bowne dropped dead in his barn at Ireland Mill on Sunday. He was one of six Bowne Brothers. Ireland Mill has been in the possession of the family since revolutionary times. It is situated near the head of the Vleigh. The deceased was recovering from the grip and left the house to explain the symptoms of a sick cow to Veterinary Surgeon Simmons. His sudden death is attributed to heart disease.
Runaway Accident at Hempstead
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Rosenthall of Hempstead were hurt in a runaway accident Sunday afternoon. While driving through Main street and nearly opposite their residence, the horse took fright and ran away. They were thrown to the ground with great violence. When picked up, Mrs. Rosenthall was found to have a broken leg and serious internal injuries. Mr. Rosenthall was severely bruised.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 1.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Schrell Held to Answer
New York, 1895
Henry Schrell, of Bayside, was on Tuesday held for the action of the Federal grand jury on the charge of running an illicit distillery. Schrell was in charge of the place when it blew up and he was so badly injured that he was confined in the Flushing hospital for several weeks. He did not furnish bail.
Squeezed Between Car and Post
William Connors, of Jamaica, was caught between a trolley car and a post in the car-house in Brooklyn on Wednesday. His right wrist was fractured and his body severely bruised.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Henry Schrell, of Bayside, was on Tuesday held for the action of the Federal grand jury on the charge of running an illicit distillery. Schrell was in charge of the place when it blew up and he was so badly injured that he was confined in the Flushing hospital for several weeks. He did not furnish bail.
Squeezed Between Car and Post
William Connors, of Jamaica, was caught between a trolley car and a post in the car-house in Brooklyn on Wednesday. His right wrist was fractured and his body severely bruised.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
An Old Hermit's Death
New York, 1895
Hans Low was found dead in his hut at Great Neck Monday night. Low was known as a hermit. He lived alone in an old tumble-down house and had few friends.
It is thought that his death was caused by lack of nourishment and care. Beneath the bed in a rubber pouch was found $384.
Hit by a Switch Engine
John Frolich, of Jamaica, aged 65 years, was struck by a switch engine on the Rockaway road crossing in the Long Island railroad yard at Jamaica on Friday evening. Frolich was attempting to cross the track in front of the engine. His head was badly cut. He was taken to the Jamaica Emergency hospital for treatment.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Hans Low was found dead in his hut at Great Neck Monday night. Low was known as a hermit. He lived alone in an old tumble-down house and had few friends.
It is thought that his death was caused by lack of nourishment and care. Beneath the bed in a rubber pouch was found $384.
Hit by a Switch Engine
John Frolich, of Jamaica, aged 65 years, was struck by a switch engine on the Rockaway road crossing in the Long Island railroad yard at Jamaica on Friday evening. Frolich was attempting to cross the track in front of the engine. His head was badly cut. He was taken to the Jamaica Emergency hospital for treatment.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Injured by a Vicious Horse
New York, 1895
John F. Remsen, a liveryman at Roslyn, was seriously injured Saturday afternoon by a vicious horse. The animal belonged to Edward Duryea, and had been sent to Remsen's stable to be clipped. Mr. Remsen personally did the work on this particular horse, and was putting the finishing touches to the job when the animal struck out with one of its front hoofs, hitting Remsen in the forehead. The latter fell over senseless. The injury is a serious one and will confine Mr. Remsen to his home for some time.
Children's Lives Endangered
Four young children of John Oakley of Sayville had a narrow escape from being burned to death Monday evening. Their mother is in the habit of going out washing, and often leaves them alone all day. About 5 o'clock George Striker saw smoke coming from the windows of the house. He burst in the door and found the furniture in flames. Four small children were in the other room, where they had fled to escape the smoke.
Took Poison and Died
Thomas Mimno, aged 35 years, of Hempstead, committed suicide at Port Jefferson Saturday evening by taking laudanum. He was found in a vacant house. He leaves a wife and child.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
John F. Remsen, a liveryman at Roslyn, was seriously injured Saturday afternoon by a vicious horse. The animal belonged to Edward Duryea, and had been sent to Remsen's stable to be clipped. Mr. Remsen personally did the work on this particular horse, and was putting the finishing touches to the job when the animal struck out with one of its front hoofs, hitting Remsen in the forehead. The latter fell over senseless. The injury is a serious one and will confine Mr. Remsen to his home for some time.
Children's Lives Endangered
Four young children of John Oakley of Sayville had a narrow escape from being burned to death Monday evening. Their mother is in the habit of going out washing, and often leaves them alone all day. About 5 o'clock George Striker saw smoke coming from the windows of the house. He burst in the door and found the furniture in flames. Four small children were in the other room, where they had fled to escape the smoke.
Took Poison and Died
Thomas Mimno, aged 35 years, of Hempstead, committed suicide at Port Jefferson Saturday evening by taking laudanum. He was found in a vacant house. He leaves a wife and child.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
The Surrogate's Court
New York, 1895
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Stephen H. Bedell, Increase C. Hendrickson, Wilhelm Schmidt, and Mary Ann Coughlin. Decrees were filed in the accounting of the executor of Phebe A. Hawxhurst, Henry Van Nostrand, and Abraham Vooris.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Elbert Ludlum, late of Oyster Bay. The testimony was confined to medical experts in senile dementia.
Dr. Flynn of Jamaica testified that the disease ran from incipiency to from five to twelve years, and was regarded as an incurable malady. While the victim was ordinarily incapacitated for business, he was capable of performing certain acts requiring but a small amount of brain power. Lucid intervals were possible. Dr. Auger gave similar testimony.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Waite S. Ludlum, John Henry Hilderbrant, Zachariah Roe, and Susan Mary Maloy.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Alletta Waldron and William H. Smith; accounting estate of Jacob Schaefer.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Stephen H. Bedell, Increase C. Hendrickson, Wilhelm Schmidt, and Mary Ann Coughlin. Decrees were filed in the accounting of the executor of Phebe A. Hawxhurst, Henry Van Nostrand, and Abraham Vooris.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Elbert Ludlum, late of Oyster Bay. The testimony was confined to medical experts in senile dementia.
Dr. Flynn of Jamaica testified that the disease ran from incipiency to from five to twelve years, and was regarded as an incurable malady. While the victim was ordinarily incapacitated for business, he was capable of performing certain acts requiring but a small amount of brain power. Lucid intervals were possible. Dr. Auger gave similar testimony.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Waite S. Ludlum, John Henry Hilderbrant, Zachariah Roe, and Susan Mary Maloy.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Alletta Waldron and William H. Smith; accounting estate of Jacob Schaefer.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
An Aged Lady Badly Injured
New York, 1895
Mrs. Isaac Morrell, mother-in-law of William Dykes, of Union avenue, with whom she has resided for some time, met with a painful accident on Tuesday morning. She went to the barn to let a pet dog out and had just opened the door when a gust of wind struck it and she was knocked down. She fell heavily, breaking her hip. She was removed to the house and Dr. Samuel Hendrickson was summoned. Mrs. Morrell is 73 years of age, and it is feared that the broken bones will not knit.
Mrs. White Injured
While Mrs. Edgar D. White, of Huntington, and Miss Brown were out riding Friday afternoon at Cold Spring Harbor, their horse was frightened and ran into the yard of Joseph Doty. Mrs. White was thrown out over the dashboard, and the horse kicked her in the side, knocking her insensible and badly bruising her.
A Grand Stand Blown Down
The high winds of Monday night completely demolished the grand stand of the Golf and Tennis club, near Oyster Bay village. The building was about forty feet long.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Isaac Morrell, mother-in-law of William Dykes, of Union avenue, with whom she has resided for some time, met with a painful accident on Tuesday morning. She went to the barn to let a pet dog out and had just opened the door when a gust of wind struck it and she was knocked down. She fell heavily, breaking her hip. She was removed to the house and Dr. Samuel Hendrickson was summoned. Mrs. Morrell is 73 years of age, and it is feared that the broken bones will not knit.
Mrs. White Injured
While Mrs. Edgar D. White, of Huntington, and Miss Brown were out riding Friday afternoon at Cold Spring Harbor, their horse was frightened and ran into the yard of Joseph Doty. Mrs. White was thrown out over the dashboard, and the horse kicked her in the side, knocking her insensible and badly bruising her.
A Grand Stand Blown Down
The high winds of Monday night completely demolished the grand stand of the Golf and Tennis club, near Oyster Bay village. The building was about forty feet long.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Mary Wiley Will Get Damages
New York, 1895
Testimony was taken Monday morning in the circuit court before Justice Kellog and a jury as to the extent of the damages sustained by Mary Wiley, a 12-year-old child, in a railroad accident at Jamaica some years ago. The girl's legs were cut off by a train belonging to the Long Island railroad company. She began suit through her father, John Wiley, as guardian ad litem to recover $50,000. The case was brought to trial before Justice Brown at circuit and the plaintiff was non-suited. The general term reversed this decision and sent the case back for a new trial. Instead of going throuh a long trial, Lawyer Beecher, for the defendant, stipulated for judgment absolute if the Court of Appeals should uphold the general term and took the case up. The Court of Appeals did uphold the general term and the case was sent back to circuit for the assessment of damages.
The jury awarded $12,000 damages.
The Surrogate's Court
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Annie Napier, Francis May, Mary Bogart and Sarah A. Griffen. Accountings were had in the estates of Mathew F. Robbins and Robert H. Johnston.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Increase C. Hendrickson, Stephen H. Bedell, and Wilhelm Schmidt; accounting estates of Mary C. King, Abraham Vooris, and Henry Van Nostrand.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Testimony was taken Monday morning in the circuit court before Justice Kellog and a jury as to the extent of the damages sustained by Mary Wiley, a 12-year-old child, in a railroad accident at Jamaica some years ago. The girl's legs were cut off by a train belonging to the Long Island railroad company. She began suit through her father, John Wiley, as guardian ad litem to recover $50,000. The case was brought to trial before Justice Brown at circuit and the plaintiff was non-suited. The general term reversed this decision and sent the case back for a new trial. Instead of going throuh a long trial, Lawyer Beecher, for the defendant, stipulated for judgment absolute if the Court of Appeals should uphold the general term and took the case up. The Court of Appeals did uphold the general term and the case was sent back to circuit for the assessment of damages.
The jury awarded $12,000 damages.
The Surrogate's Court
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Annie Napier, Francis May, Mary Bogart and Sarah A. Griffen. Accountings were had in the estates of Mathew F. Robbins and Robert H. Johnston.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Increase C. Hendrickson, Stephen H. Bedell, and Wilhelm Schmidt; accounting estates of Mary C. King, Abraham Vooris, and Henry Van Nostrand.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Death From Drowning
New York, 1895
The jury which inquired into the death of Frank White, of Flushing, rendered a verdict Saturday night that he died from drowning. White disappeared on Christmas night last and two weeks ago his body was found in Flushing creek.
Found Dead in Bed
John Hurling, captain of the barge Yale, of Port Washington, was found dead in bed aboard his boat Friday morning. Heart disease is believed to have been the cause of death.
A Fine Store to Let
Undertaker W. H. Simonson, who occupies a store in the Archer Building, corner of Fulton street and Bergen avenue, Jamaica, will move away from the village on or before the first of May, and the store he occupies is now to let by Archer's Sons.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
The jury which inquired into the death of Frank White, of Flushing, rendered a verdict Saturday night that he died from drowning. White disappeared on Christmas night last and two weeks ago his body was found in Flushing creek.
Found Dead in Bed
John Hurling, captain of the barge Yale, of Port Washington, was found dead in bed aboard his boat Friday morning. Heart disease is believed to have been the cause of death.
A Fine Store to Let
Undertaker W. H. Simonson, who occupies a store in the Archer Building, corner of Fulton street and Bergen avenue, Jamaica, will move away from the village on or before the first of May, and the store he occupies is now to let by Archer's Sons.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Appreciation
New York, 1895
That the liberal offers made by the Cedar Grove Cemetery (located on the Old Mill road near Flushing) are appreciated by the citizens is indicated by the numbers of interments that are being made there.
No effort has been spared to make it a peaceful park-like resting place for the dead and the prompt appreciation of the efforts expended in that direction shown by the people, is very encouraging to those interested in making this ideal "city of the dead" one of the most beautiful on the Island."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 5.
That the liberal offers made by the Cedar Grove Cemetery (located on the Old Mill road near Flushing) are appreciated by the citizens is indicated by the numbers of interments that are being made there.
No effort has been spared to make it a peaceful park-like resting place for the dead and the prompt appreciation of the efforts expended in that direction shown by the people, is very encouraging to those interested in making this ideal "city of the dead" one of the most beautiful on the Island."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 5.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Death of Mrs. S. B. Crossman
New York, 1895
Mrs. Martha Crossman, widow of Smith B. Crossman, died at her home on Fulton street, Jamaica, on Sunday night, after a long illness, aged 74 years. She leaves one son, Frank, of the firm of Crossman & Bergen, Brooklyn, and three daughters, Mrs. William A. Warnock, Mrs. Richard W. Rhodes, and one unmarried. Funeral services were held at her late residence Tuesday evening. The interment took place on Wednesday in the family plot in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Justice Lester Very Ill
Justice Lester has not improved since he took to his bed a fortnight ago at his home in Richmond Hill with inflammatory rheumatism, to which an attack of jaundice has been added. Yesterday his condition was such that Dr. P. M. Wood summoned two other physicians in consultation. It was thought that he might get well, but it will be some time before a definite conclusion can be reached.
Mrs. P. V. Hoyt's Death
Mrs. Fannie Hoyt, wife of Peter V. Hoyt, of Lakewood, N. J., died Wednesday morning after a short illness. Deceased was formerly a resident of Jamaica.
Morris Park Notes
Albert E. Schalkenbach of Dunton is seriously ill from blood poisoning, produced by maltreatment of a carbuncle on his neck.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Martha Crossman, widow of Smith B. Crossman, died at her home on Fulton street, Jamaica, on Sunday night, after a long illness, aged 74 years. She leaves one son, Frank, of the firm of Crossman & Bergen, Brooklyn, and three daughters, Mrs. William A. Warnock, Mrs. Richard W. Rhodes, and one unmarried. Funeral services were held at her late residence Tuesday evening. The interment took place on Wednesday in the family plot in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Justice Lester Very Ill
Justice Lester has not improved since he took to his bed a fortnight ago at his home in Richmond Hill with inflammatory rheumatism, to which an attack of jaundice has been added. Yesterday his condition was such that Dr. P. M. Wood summoned two other physicians in consultation. It was thought that he might get well, but it will be some time before a definite conclusion can be reached.
Mrs. P. V. Hoyt's Death
Mrs. Fannie Hoyt, wife of Peter V. Hoyt, of Lakewood, N. J., died Wednesday morning after a short illness. Deceased was formerly a resident of Jamaica.
Morris Park Notes
Albert E. Schalkenbach of Dunton is seriously ill from blood poisoning, produced by maltreatment of a carbuncle on his neck.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
King May Have Been Drowned
New York, 1895
Much anxiety is felt by the wife and son of Capt. Charles King, of Greenport, who mysteriously disappeared last Saturday afternoon. King was for several weeks engaged by the Shelter Island ferry company as captain of one of its boats. King was obliged to remain at Shelter Island nights. On Saturday afternoon while in Salter's restaurant at Greenport he said he would be over to see his folks the next day. He had not seen them in two weeks. On Saturday evening he dressed himself in his good clothes and took supper at Scudder Smith's at Shelter Island Heights, where he boarded. After supper he left the house without saying a word as to his destination, and has not been seen since.
Mr. Ford's Ill Luck
L. Ford, of Sea Cliff, has been having more than his share of trouble lately. Friday his 3-year-old daughter was badly bitten by a pet dog. Saturday his 6-year-old son fell from a fence and sustained a very severe fracture of the elbow.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 1.
Much anxiety is felt by the wife and son of Capt. Charles King, of Greenport, who mysteriously disappeared last Saturday afternoon. King was for several weeks engaged by the Shelter Island ferry company as captain of one of its boats. King was obliged to remain at Shelter Island nights. On Saturday afternoon while in Salter's restaurant at Greenport he said he would be over to see his folks the next day. He had not seen them in two weeks. On Saturday evening he dressed himself in his good clothes and took supper at Scudder Smith's at Shelter Island Heights, where he boarded. After supper he left the house without saying a word as to his destination, and has not been seen since.
Mr. Ford's Ill Luck
L. Ford, of Sea Cliff, has been having more than his share of trouble lately. Friday his 3-year-old daughter was badly bitten by a pet dog. Saturday his 6-year-old son fell from a fence and sustained a very severe fracture of the elbow.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 1.
Obituary Notes
New York, 1895
Sarah Elizabeth Youngs, who died at her home in Oyster Bay Cove of heart failure on Wednesday, was the daughter of Daniel Smith of Hog Island and a lineal descendant of Sir John Underhill. She was the widow of Daniel K. Youngs and 73 years old. She was born at Hog Island and was a life long member of Christ Church at Oyster Bay. She leaves one son, William J. Youngs.
The Rev. E. I. Connell, formerly pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic church at Rockaway beach, died of consumption on Saturday. Father Connell's death makes the sixth priest of the Long Island diocese to die since the beginning of the year.
Edward Spring Knapp of Bay Shore died suddenly at the Fifth avenue hotel in New York on Monday evening of apoplexy. He arrived at the Fifth avenue Saturday with his wife, and he was in good health apparently.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Sarah Elizabeth Youngs, who died at her home in Oyster Bay Cove of heart failure on Wednesday, was the daughter of Daniel Smith of Hog Island and a lineal descendant of Sir John Underhill. She was the widow of Daniel K. Youngs and 73 years old. She was born at Hog Island and was a life long member of Christ Church at Oyster Bay. She leaves one son, William J. Youngs.
The Rev. E. I. Connell, formerly pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic church at Rockaway beach, died of consumption on Saturday. Father Connell's death makes the sixth priest of the Long Island diocese to die since the beginning of the year.
Edward Spring Knapp of Bay Shore died suddenly at the Fifth avenue hotel in New York on Monday evening of apoplexy. He arrived at the Fifth avenue Saturday with his wife, and he was in good health apparently.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Attacked By an Angry Bull
New York, 1895
Farmer Case So Hurt That He Will be Crippled for Life.
George H. Case, of Cutchogue, was attacked by a seven-year-old bull on his farm Monday and received injuries that will make him a cripple for life.
The bull was confined in a separate pen but managed in some way to get out. Case was feeding the cattle when he was alarmed by a terrific bellowing. Before he could ascertain the cause of the noise the liberated bull was upon him. The animal caught Case on his horns and hurled him over the fence, but was unable to follow.
One of the animal's horns had pierced back of Case's right leg, tearing it open to the thigh and revealing the bone. The tendons and muscles were ripped out of his leg, and he lay helpless on the ground. The doctors say he may lose the use of the limb altogether.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Farmer Case So Hurt That He Will be Crippled for Life.
George H. Case, of Cutchogue, was attacked by a seven-year-old bull on his farm Monday and received injuries that will make him a cripple for life.
The bull was confined in a separate pen but managed in some way to get out. Case was feeding the cattle when he was alarmed by a terrific bellowing. Before he could ascertain the cause of the noise the liberated bull was upon him. The animal caught Case on his horns and hurled him over the fence, but was unable to follow.
One of the animal's horns had pierced back of Case's right leg, tearing it open to the thigh and revealing the bone. The tendons and muscles were ripped out of his leg, and he lay helpless on the ground. The doctors say he may lose the use of the limb altogether.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Found All His Stock Dead
New York, 1895
William Johnson, the colored man who left his home at Glen Cove Landing suddenly about two weeks ago, leaving all his live stock locked up without food, returned late on Saturday night. He walked from Jamaica to Glen Cove. He found twenty-five pigeons, twelve hens and two dogs dead. He disappeared again the same night.
Fell and Fractured Her Skull
Mrs. Mary Burgus of Long Island City, while on her way home fell on Jane street and fractured her skull. She was taken to St. John's hospital.
How Boys Made Money
Constables Ashmead and Baylis on Saturday arrested Philip Linz, William Muse, William Rose, Frank Kople, John Kirne, William Carroll and Thomas Carroll, for stealing coal from the cars of the Jamaica yard of the Long Island railroad. The coal the boys sold for twenty cents a bag. Linz was sent to the county jail for ten days, Muse and Rose was fined $3 each, and the others were discharged.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
William Johnson, the colored man who left his home at Glen Cove Landing suddenly about two weeks ago, leaving all his live stock locked up without food, returned late on Saturday night. He walked from Jamaica to Glen Cove. He found twenty-five pigeons, twelve hens and two dogs dead. He disappeared again the same night.
Fell and Fractured Her Skull
Mrs. Mary Burgus of Long Island City, while on her way home fell on Jane street and fractured her skull. She was taken to St. John's hospital.
How Boys Made Money
Constables Ashmead and Baylis on Saturday arrested Philip Linz, William Muse, William Rose, Frank Kople, John Kirne, William Carroll and Thomas Carroll, for stealing coal from the cars of the Jamaica yard of the Long Island railroad. The coal the boys sold for twenty cents a bag. Linz was sent to the county jail for ten days, Muse and Rose was fined $3 each, and the others were discharged.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
A Brakeman's Shocking Death
New York, 1895
John Barring, a brakeman on the Port Jefferson freight train, was crushed to death at Jamaica Monday morning while two cars were being switched to a side track. Barring was at the brake, when the cars came together suddenly, throwing him from his perch on top of the car under the wheels, which passed over his body, killing him instantly. The unfortunate man lived at Ridgewood. He was about 27 years old. The remains were taken in charge by Coroner Nutt, who will hold an inquest.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
John Barring, a brakeman on the Port Jefferson freight train, was crushed to death at Jamaica Monday morning while two cars were being switched to a side track. Barring was at the brake, when the cars came together suddenly, throwing him from his perch on top of the car under the wheels, which passed over his body, killing him instantly. The unfortunate man lived at Ridgewood. He was about 27 years old. The remains were taken in charge by Coroner Nutt, who will hold an inquest.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
The Surrogate's Court
New York, 1895
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the will of Walter Adams. Decree was filed in the accounting of the executors of Sophronia Marshall.
Surrogate Weller yesterday heard testimony in the contested will case of Elbert Ludlum. He admitted to probate the wills of George B. Roe, Lee Johnson, and John S. Smith. Decrees were filed in the administration case of Mary Kilduff, and the accounting of executors of William Doxsey.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Annie Napier, Francis May, Mary Bogart and Sarah A. Griffin; accounting of the estates of Robert H. Johnston, Jacob Scholberg and Mathew F. Robbins.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the will of Walter Adams. Decree was filed in the accounting of the executors of Sophronia Marshall.
Surrogate Weller yesterday heard testimony in the contested will case of Elbert Ludlum. He admitted to probate the wills of George B. Roe, Lee Johnson, and John S. Smith. Decrees were filed in the administration case of Mary Kilduff, and the accounting of executors of William Doxsey.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Annie Napier, Francis May, Mary Bogart and Sarah A. Griffin; accounting of the estates of Robert H. Johnston, Jacob Scholberg and Mathew F. Robbins.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, June 13, 2008
The Casket In the Window
1895
"I used to wonder," said Mr. Goslington, "if the sight of caskets displayed in undertakers' windows ever disturbed people. I knew it never did me, but I wondered if it did others, and it seemed to me as though it might frighten children, but only yesterday I saw looking at a beautiful little casket, a child's casket, in an undertaker's window, two little children, a sweet faced, wholesome little girl of about 7, and her brother, a boy of about 9. 'What a cunning little casket!' said the little girl. Her only thought was of its beauty. 'See the little pillow,' said her brother, the older child, more soberly, with a sort of mild awe, but without fear."
"I used to wonder," said Mr. Goslington, "if the sight of caskets displayed in undertakers' windows ever disturbed people. I knew it never did me, but I wondered if it did others, and it seemed to me as though it might frighten children, but only yesterday I saw looking at a beautiful little casket, a child's casket, in an undertaker's window, two little children, a sweet faced, wholesome little girl of about 7, and her brother, a boy of about 9. 'What a cunning little casket!' said the little girl. Her only thought was of its beauty. 'See the little pillow,' said her brother, the older child, more soberly, with a sort of mild awe, but without fear."
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Other Commentary on Death
So here's the post I'm thinking of:
Death Due to Exposure
The body of James McCarthy was found alongside the railroad track near Manor station Tuesday morning. It was at first thought McCarthy might have met with foul play, but it is now believed he was frozen to death while intoxicated.
Sometimes if I'm at a graveside of someone I don't know -- for whatever reason -- I wonder, what'd that guy die of?
So, if you're ever at the graveside of James McCarthy, New York, who died in March 1895, you can look down and say, They found him alongside the railroad track. At first they thought maybe it was foul play, but later they believed it was something worse. Intoxicated, went over by the railroad track and froze to death.
Not a great way to go!
Death Due to Exposure
The body of James McCarthy was found alongside the railroad track near Manor station Tuesday morning. It was at first thought McCarthy might have met with foul play, but it is now believed he was frozen to death while intoxicated.
Sometimes if I'm at a graveside of someone I don't know -- for whatever reason -- I wonder, what'd that guy die of?
So, if you're ever at the graveside of James McCarthy, New York, who died in March 1895, you can look down and say, They found him alongside the railroad track. At first they thought maybe it was foul play, but later they believed it was something worse. Intoxicated, went over by the railroad track and froze to death.
Not a great way to go!
Commentary on Death
I like reading about people's odd deaths. Some of them are odd only in the sense that you'd prefer death to be fairly noble; you're gathered with your family and give them each a blessing like in biblical times. They sit you up. You reach for the air like Fred Sanford, perhaps grab a rose and extend it up like an offering, then fall over dead.
Everyone stands around, a respectful few minutes of silence, then they start looking at each other like, "What now?" Someone smiles and says something in a half humorous way, a proud statement, "He was quite a fighter," and everyone nods and smiles. But then there's always a cousin or uncle who needs to get out "for air," because death makes him uncomfortable. And anyway, he's been in and out of the room for the last week and is tired of it. So he's out in the parking lot 10 minutes later having a cigarette.
The nurses are checking in in a very quiet way, offering coffee to the survivors, all in a hushed way. But since they're all familiar to the family by now, someone from the family, a lady about 43 -- it could very well be that she does scrapbooking for her family -- will go over and hug them, thank them for all their kindness, and say, yes, I will have a coffee, it sounds good. Someone else will point around the room at 20 used cups, as if to say, "Of course we'll have coffee." Very friendly laughing.
By now, most of the family is away from deceased. But there's always going to be one or two going over, a quick pat on your wrist. You're laying there totally still, mouth still slightly open, but not enough to bother anyone. They're just glad to not be hearing your death rattle and rasping. The peacefulness, though, is stark.
That's not as profound a death as I think would be ideal. It's hard to think right now what the ideal would be. Maybe forgoing morphine, grinning and bearing the pain, telling the family you love them but they can go home, that you want to be alone with your thoughts.
Everyone stands around, a respectful few minutes of silence, then they start looking at each other like, "What now?" Someone smiles and says something in a half humorous way, a proud statement, "He was quite a fighter," and everyone nods and smiles. But then there's always a cousin or uncle who needs to get out "for air," because death makes him uncomfortable. And anyway, he's been in and out of the room for the last week and is tired of it. So he's out in the parking lot 10 minutes later having a cigarette.
The nurses are checking in in a very quiet way, offering coffee to the survivors, all in a hushed way. But since they're all familiar to the family by now, someone from the family, a lady about 43 -- it could very well be that she does scrapbooking for her family -- will go over and hug them, thank them for all their kindness, and say, yes, I will have a coffee, it sounds good. Someone else will point around the room at 20 used cups, as if to say, "Of course we'll have coffee." Very friendly laughing.
By now, most of the family is away from deceased. But there's always going to be one or two going over, a quick pat on your wrist. You're laying there totally still, mouth still slightly open, but not enough to bother anyone. They're just glad to not be hearing your death rattle and rasping. The peacefulness, though, is stark.
That's not as profound a death as I think would be ideal. It's hard to think right now what the ideal would be. Maybe forgoing morphine, grinning and bearing the pain, telling the family you love them but they can go home, that you want to be alone with your thoughts.
Stabbed His Father-In-Law
New York, 1895
Edward Mott, sexton of the First Baptist church, Flushing, lies in a precarious condition from a stab wound in the hip inflicted by his son-in-law, George Gildersleeve. Gildersleeve's wife visited her father Sunday evening and Gildersleeve went there at a late hour to find her. It is said that he was drunk and noisy. George Stair, another son-in-law of the injured man, went to the door and expostulated with Gildersleeve and an altercation took place during which Mr. Mott came down and took a hand in the disturbance.
Killed by a Gravel Train
John Powell, while driving to Hempstead over the Rockaway road at Woodfield, was struck by a gravel train on the New York Bay extension railroad Tuesday morning. The train hit the fore part of the wagon, throwing Powell forty feet. When picked up it was found that both legs were nearly severed from the body. Powell was brought to Hempstead, where Dr. Lanehart attended him. Powell died soon after his arrival at Hempstead.
An Aged Sailor Dead
Charles Eldredge, a seafaring man and an old resident of Sag Harbor, died on Monday. He was 77 years old and was a prominent figure when whale fishing was an important industry at Sag Harbor.
A brother of the deceased, James H. Eldredge, who was formerly tax collector in Sag Harbor, is very ill.
Death Due to Exposure
The body of James McCarthy was found alongside the railroad track near Manor station Tuesday morning. It was at first thought McCarthy might have met with foul play, but it is now believed he was frozen to death while intoxicated.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Edward Mott, sexton of the First Baptist church, Flushing, lies in a precarious condition from a stab wound in the hip inflicted by his son-in-law, George Gildersleeve. Gildersleeve's wife visited her father Sunday evening and Gildersleeve went there at a late hour to find her. It is said that he was drunk and noisy. George Stair, another son-in-law of the injured man, went to the door and expostulated with Gildersleeve and an altercation took place during which Mr. Mott came down and took a hand in the disturbance.
Killed by a Gravel Train
John Powell, while driving to Hempstead over the Rockaway road at Woodfield, was struck by a gravel train on the New York Bay extension railroad Tuesday morning. The train hit the fore part of the wagon, throwing Powell forty feet. When picked up it was found that both legs were nearly severed from the body. Powell was brought to Hempstead, where Dr. Lanehart attended him. Powell died soon after his arrival at Hempstead.
An Aged Sailor Dead
Charles Eldredge, a seafaring man and an old resident of Sag Harbor, died on Monday. He was 77 years old and was a prominent figure when whale fishing was an important industry at Sag Harbor.
A brother of the deceased, James H. Eldredge, who was formerly tax collector in Sag Harbor, is very ill.
Death Due to Exposure
The body of James McCarthy was found alongside the railroad track near Manor station Tuesday morning. It was at first thought McCarthy might have met with foul play, but it is now believed he was frozen to death while intoxicated.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Found Her Dead in a Lot
New York, 1895
Constable Brechtner, of Ridgewood, while searching for Mrs. Maggie Leibler, Wednesday afternoon, found her body in a vacant lot near Leibinger & Noehn's brewery. Mrs. Leibler did not live happily with her husband on account of her fondness for drink. The body was removed to the Newtown morgue. The woman had bled to death from a cut on her hand, which she received in breaking a window in the saloon of Herman Frost the evening previous.
Left Her Sick Husband
Mrs. James B. Remsen, of East Norwich, left her home and sick husband Thursday afternoon after several weeks of incessant watching. Search was made and several hours later the fact that she boarded a train at Oyster Bay for Brooklyn was learned.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Constable Brechtner, of Ridgewood, while searching for Mrs. Maggie Leibler, Wednesday afternoon, found her body in a vacant lot near Leibinger & Noehn's brewery. Mrs. Leibler did not live happily with her husband on account of her fondness for drink. The body was removed to the Newtown morgue. The woman had bled to death from a cut on her hand, which she received in breaking a window in the saloon of Herman Frost the evening previous.
Left Her Sick Husband
Mrs. James B. Remsen, of East Norwich, left her home and sick husband Thursday afternoon after several weeks of incessant watching. Search was made and several hours later the fact that she boarded a train at Oyster Bay for Brooklyn was learned.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Death of General Badeau
New York, 1895
General Adam Badeau, who for some time resided in Jamaica in the family of General Busteed, being a relative of Mrs. Busteed, died suddenly from a stroke of apoplexy on Tuesday evening at Lakewood, N. J. The deceased was born in New Rochelle, N. Y., on the 29th of December, 1831. He served with distinction during the war on the staff of General Grant, was consul to Havana, and in 1869 and 1870 secretary of legation to London. He was the author of several books and a frequent contributor to the magazines.
Skeleton Found at Manhasset
While excavating on the property of John Wright, at Manhasset, Henry A. Spellman and John Foley found the skeleton of a man. The skeleton was in a crouching position about two feet under ground.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
General Adam Badeau, who for some time resided in Jamaica in the family of General Busteed, being a relative of Mrs. Busteed, died suddenly from a stroke of apoplexy on Tuesday evening at Lakewood, N. J. The deceased was born in New Rochelle, N. Y., on the 29th of December, 1831. He served with distinction during the war on the staff of General Grant, was consul to Havana, and in 1869 and 1870 secretary of legation to London. He was the author of several books and a frequent contributor to the magazines.
Skeleton Found at Manhasset
While excavating on the property of John Wright, at Manhasset, Henry A. Spellman and John Foley found the skeleton of a man. The skeleton was in a crouching position about two feet under ground.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Frank White's Body Found
New York, 1895
The body of Frank White, an insurance agent, of Flushing, who disappeared on Christmas night, was found Friday morning in Whitepot Creek, a little stream emptying into Flushing Creek. His watch had stopped at nine minutes past one, little less than half an hour after Henry Meinke left White at the doorstep of his mother's residence the night he disappeared.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
The body of Frank White, an insurance agent, of Flushing, who disappeared on Christmas night, was found Friday morning in Whitepot Creek, a little stream emptying into Flushing Creek. His watch had stopped at nine minutes past one, little less than half an hour after Henry Meinke left White at the doorstep of his mother's residence the night he disappeared.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The Surrogate's Court
New York, 1895
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of August Leonhardt and Hobart Weeks. Decrees were entered in the cases of George K. Smith, Phebe Betts, John L. Brinckerhoff and Alois Maag.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Henry Zeh, Anna Lynch and Jacob W. Dredger. Objections were filed to the probate of the will of Magdelena Daniels.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Increase C. Hendrickson and Walter Adams; matter estates of Frederick P. J. Clark and David Foster; accounting estates of Sophronia Marshall and Mary A. Clark.
Stricken Away from Home
Willet C. Durland of Union Hall street, Jamaica, salesman for F. H. Leggett & Co., was taken suddenly ill from indigestion while at Southampton on Monday. Dr. Hildreth was summoned and revived him to consciousness. Tuesday he returned home and is now under the care of Dr. P. K. Meynen.
Jamaica Personals
Charles L. Hogeboom, M. D., for a number of years a resident of Jamaica, died at St Peter's hospital, Brooklyn, last week from a stroke of paralysis.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of August Leonhardt and Hobart Weeks. Decrees were entered in the cases of George K. Smith, Phebe Betts, John L. Brinckerhoff and Alois Maag.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Henry Zeh, Anna Lynch and Jacob W. Dredger. Objections were filed to the probate of the will of Magdelena Daniels.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Increase C. Hendrickson and Walter Adams; matter estates of Frederick P. J. Clark and David Foster; accounting estates of Sophronia Marshall and Mary A. Clark.
Stricken Away from Home
Willet C. Durland of Union Hall street, Jamaica, salesman for F. H. Leggett & Co., was taken suddenly ill from indigestion while at Southampton on Monday. Dr. Hildreth was summoned and revived him to consciousness. Tuesday he returned home and is now under the care of Dr. P. K. Meynen.
Jamaica Personals
Charles L. Hogeboom, M. D., for a number of years a resident of Jamaica, died at St Peter's hospital, Brooklyn, last week from a stroke of paralysis.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Undertaker Rouff Fined
New York, 1895
The board of health of the village of Jamaica Friday fined Leonard Rouff, an undertaker at Ozone Park, $25 for burying a body without a permit. The body was that of a Professor Miller, who died suddenly in Dietz's saloon while drinking a cup of coffee.
Death of Mrs. Clegg
Mrs. Victoria L. Clegg, aged 91 years, widow of the late James Clegg, died at her home on Union Hall street, Jamaica, on Sunday. Funeral services were held in Grace church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. William M. Bottome officiating. The interment was in Grace churchyard.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
The board of health of the village of Jamaica Friday fined Leonard Rouff, an undertaker at Ozone Park, $25 for burying a body without a permit. The body was that of a Professor Miller, who died suddenly in Dietz's saloon while drinking a cup of coffee.
Death of Mrs. Clegg
Mrs. Victoria L. Clegg, aged 91 years, widow of the late James Clegg, died at her home on Union Hall street, Jamaica, on Sunday. Funeral services were held in Grace church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. William M. Bottome officiating. The interment was in Grace churchyard.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Sank Waist Deep in Mud
New York, 1895
Saturday the 7 year old son of Samuel Holmes, when crossing Shelton avenue at the corner of Harriman avenue, slipped off the crosswalk and sank in the mud nearly up to his waist. Fortunately his predicament was seen by two men who were passing who rescued him.
The Surrogate's Court
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Abraham Stoothoff and Thomas Muldery. Decree was entered rejecting the will of Charles Hinch, of Richmond Hill.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Ellen D. Magarey, Mary Davis and Isaac H. Higbie. Final accounting was had in the estate of Anna E. Smallwood. Decree was filed in the accounting of the executors of Cornelius Amberman.
Board of Health Meeting
The town board of health held their regular monthly meeting at the Town Hall on Monday. Supervisor Everitt presided. Justices Lott and Kissam were absent. Dr. Flynn reported a case of measles at Richmond Hill, and a case of diphtheria at Brooklyn Hills. The following bills were ordered paid: John B. McCook, services as secretary to board of health and recording vital statistics, $65.75; John Faust, removing dead animals, $22.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Saturday the 7 year old son of Samuel Holmes, when crossing Shelton avenue at the corner of Harriman avenue, slipped off the crosswalk and sank in the mud nearly up to his waist. Fortunately his predicament was seen by two men who were passing who rescued him.
The Surrogate's Court
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Abraham Stoothoff and Thomas Muldery. Decree was entered rejecting the will of Charles Hinch, of Richmond Hill.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Ellen D. Magarey, Mary Davis and Isaac H. Higbie. Final accounting was had in the estate of Anna E. Smallwood. Decree was filed in the accounting of the executors of Cornelius Amberman.
Board of Health Meeting
The town board of health held their regular monthly meeting at the Town Hall on Monday. Supervisor Everitt presided. Justices Lott and Kissam were absent. Dr. Flynn reported a case of measles at Richmond Hill, and a case of diphtheria at Brooklyn Hills. The following bills were ordered paid: John B. McCook, services as secretary to board of health and recording vital statistics, $65.75; John Faust, removing dead animals, $22.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Death of Littleton Teagle
New York, 1895
Littleton Teagle, colored, for many years coachman for John M. Crane, died suddenly Friday night at his home on Evergreen avenue. Jamaica, from heart disease. He was 72 years old, and was esteemed as one of the worthy and respectable colored men of the village.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Shiloh Baptist church, the Rev. W. T. Dixon, of Brooklyn, officiating. John M. Crane was present at the service, and made a short address, paying a high tribute to the character of the deceased. The interment was in Maple Grove cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Littleton Teagle, colored, for many years coachman for John M. Crane, died suddenly Friday night at his home on Evergreen avenue. Jamaica, from heart disease. He was 72 years old, and was esteemed as one of the worthy and respectable colored men of the village.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Shiloh Baptist church, the Rev. W. T. Dixon, of Brooklyn, officiating. John M. Crane was present at the service, and made a short address, paying a high tribute to the character of the deceased. The interment was in Maple Grove cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
A Modern Idea (1895 advertisement)
New York, 1895
At a funeral in the Cedar Grove Cemetery (located on the old Mill road near Flushing) was noticed a new idea in cemetery courtesy.
The weather being inclement a dark canvas roof or tent was erected over the plot and the relatives and friends were thus protected overhead during the services, heavy matting protecting them under foot.
These precautions, the proper tolling of the deep toned bell, and the attendants being uniformed in a sober appropriate uniform, show that modern ideas can be applied to our most solemn ceremonies with advantage.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 4.
At a funeral in the Cedar Grove Cemetery (located on the old Mill road near Flushing) was noticed a new idea in cemetery courtesy.
The weather being inclement a dark canvas roof or tent was erected over the plot and the relatives and friends were thus protected overhead during the services, heavy matting protecting them under foot.
These precautions, the proper tolling of the deep toned bell, and the attendants being uniformed in a sober appropriate uniform, show that modern ideas can be applied to our most solemn ceremonies with advantage.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 4.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Made His Own Coffin
New York, 1895
Eccentric Joel Dickerson, of Blue Point, was buried Tuesday. He was nearly 80 years old, and had two attacks of paralysis. He made a coffin for himself.
Philip J. Harper Convalescent
The condition of Philip J. Harper, of Hempstead, formerly the senior member of the firm of Harper & Brothers of New York, who has been seriously ill with the grip and bronchitis, is greatly improved. Dr. Lanehart says that his complete recovery will be but a matter of a few weeks.
His Leg Caught in a Wheel
Anson Hicks, 8 years old, of Inwood, was severely injured Thursday. The boy backed into a passing ice wagon and his left leg was caught in the wheel. He was carried around by two revolutions of the wheel before the driver heard his cries. The leg was broken in two places and the flesh torn so that the bone was bared.
Jumped to His Death
Albert Goldsmith, a brakeman on the Greenport freight of the Long Island railroad, was killed at Bethpage Junction on Friday night while jumping from one car to another. Goldsmith fell to the track and the train passed over his body. His right arm and leg were cut off and his body mangled by the wheels.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Eccentric Joel Dickerson, of Blue Point, was buried Tuesday. He was nearly 80 years old, and had two attacks of paralysis. He made a coffin for himself.
Philip J. Harper Convalescent
The condition of Philip J. Harper, of Hempstead, formerly the senior member of the firm of Harper & Brothers of New York, who has been seriously ill with the grip and bronchitis, is greatly improved. Dr. Lanehart says that his complete recovery will be but a matter of a few weeks.
His Leg Caught in a Wheel
Anson Hicks, 8 years old, of Inwood, was severely injured Thursday. The boy backed into a passing ice wagon and his left leg was caught in the wheel. He was carried around by two revolutions of the wheel before the driver heard his cries. The leg was broken in two places and the flesh torn so that the bone was bared.
Jumped to His Death
Albert Goldsmith, a brakeman on the Greenport freight of the Long Island railroad, was killed at Bethpage Junction on Friday night while jumping from one car to another. Goldsmith fell to the track and the train passed over his body. His right arm and leg were cut off and his body mangled by the wheels.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Obituary Notes
New York, 1895
Mrs. John Neiderstein, daughter of Supervisor Siebs, of Newtown, died on Sunday at her home in Middle Village, after a lingering illness.
Capt. George B. Roe died in Flushing Tuesday morning from a stroke of paralysis. He was for many years a member of the firm of George B. Roe & Co., lumber and coal dealer. Capt. Roe was captain in the old Fifteenth New York State militia.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Mrs. John Neiderstein, daughter of Supervisor Siebs, of Newtown, died on Sunday at her home in Middle Village, after a lingering illness.
Capt. George B. Roe died in Flushing Tuesday morning from a stroke of paralysis. He was for many years a member of the firm of George B. Roe & Co., lumber and coal dealer. Capt. Roe was captain in the old Fifteenth New York State militia.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Fatal Epidemic Among Horses
New York, 1895
A horse belonging to Samuel Wilson, of Glen Cove, died as its owner was driving it through Sea Cliff Saturday afternoon. The night before one of a gray team owned by the Protective Union company was found dead in the stable. Veterinary surgeons attribute the sudden death of the horses to a new epidemic that has appeared among stock this spring.
Uncle Willis Getting Well
The many friends of Valentine Willis, of East Williston, who has been seriously ill, will be glad to learn that his condition has so much improved that he is again able to go out, and a short spell of pleasant weather will make him feel as well as ever.
Accused of Manslaughter
Mrs. Catharine Nigro, an Italian midwife of New York City, was held in $1,000 bail in the police court of Long Island City Friday morning accused of manslaughter in the second degree. She was arrested the night before charged with causing the death of Mrs. Louisa Fierro.
Cattle Ordered Killed
Several more cows on C. M. Pratt's stock farm at Glen Cove have been ordered killed by the state veterinary surgeon. The cows are afflicted with tuberculosis and have been under treatment for over a year. Last year Mr. Pratt had to have twenty of his cows killed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
A horse belonging to Samuel Wilson, of Glen Cove, died as its owner was driving it through Sea Cliff Saturday afternoon. The night before one of a gray team owned by the Protective Union company was found dead in the stable. Veterinary surgeons attribute the sudden death of the horses to a new epidemic that has appeared among stock this spring.
Uncle Willis Getting Well
The many friends of Valentine Willis, of East Williston, who has been seriously ill, will be glad to learn that his condition has so much improved that he is again able to go out, and a short spell of pleasant weather will make him feel as well as ever.
Accused of Manslaughter
Mrs. Catharine Nigro, an Italian midwife of New York City, was held in $1,000 bail in the police court of Long Island City Friday morning accused of manslaughter in the second degree. She was arrested the night before charged with causing the death of Mrs. Louisa Fierro.
Cattle Ordered Killed
Several more cows on C. M. Pratt's stock farm at Glen Cove have been ordered killed by the state veterinary surgeon. The cows are afflicted with tuberculosis and have been under treatment for over a year. Last year Mr. Pratt had to have twenty of his cows killed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Four Inquests in Four Days
New York, 1895
For four consecutive days coroner's inquests have been held in Bay Shore. The fourth one occurred Friday over the remains of Mrs. McLaughlin. She fell dead as she opened the door of her home.
Sayre Proves His Sanity
The action to adjudge Rufus Sayre, of Southampton, incapable of managing his own affairs has been set aside by Judge Smith. The application was made by Sayre's brother.
Grip and Pneumonia Prevalent
Grip and pneumonia are having full sway in Bay Shore. Within three days five persons have died.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.
For four consecutive days coroner's inquests have been held in Bay Shore. The fourth one occurred Friday over the remains of Mrs. McLaughlin. She fell dead as she opened the door of her home.
Sayre Proves His Sanity
The action to adjudge Rufus Sayre, of Southampton, incapable of managing his own affairs has been set aside by Judge Smith. The application was made by Sayre's brother.
Grip and Pneumonia Prevalent
Grip and pneumonia are having full sway in Bay Shore. Within three days five persons have died.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.
Found Dead In Bed
New York, 1895
Miss Hannah Houser, of Brookville, died suddenly Tuesday morning. The woman had been ill for some time, but was not considered dangerously so. She did not respond when called in the morning, and upon going to her bedside it was discovered that she was dead.
Was Ill Only a Few Minutes
Herbert Young, of Stony Brook, died after an illness of less than ten minutes Tuesday. The young man, who was about 21 years old, was standing in a butcher shop apparently in the best of health when he suddenly became ill.
Conductor Parsons Missing
Ira Parsons, of Babylon, has been missing for the past few days. He was a conductor on the Long Island railroad. He had a row with his wife and left town. When his accounts were squared he was found to be heavily indebted.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.
Miss Hannah Houser, of Brookville, died suddenly Tuesday morning. The woman had been ill for some time, but was not considered dangerously so. She did not respond when called in the morning, and upon going to her bedside it was discovered that she was dead.
Was Ill Only a Few Minutes
Herbert Young, of Stony Brook, died after an illness of less than ten minutes Tuesday. The young man, who was about 21 years old, was standing in a butcher shop apparently in the best of health when he suddenly became ill.
Conductor Parsons Missing
Ira Parsons, of Babylon, has been missing for the past few days. He was a conductor on the Long Island railroad. He had a row with his wife and left town. When his accounts were squared he was found to be heavily indebted.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.
Fell on a Red Hot Stove
New York, 1895
While skylarking Friday afternoon, James Flanigan, of Whitestone, accidentally threw his younger brother face foremost on a red-hot stove, and the boy was terribly burned. When the lad was taken from the stove part of his flesh adhered to the lids of the range. He is badly disfigured and will be scarred for life.
Another of the Place's Victims
The body of Charles Allen, of the schooner Louis V. Place, which was wrecked off Sayville, was buried alongside those of the seamen of the ill-fated vessel, in the Episcopal cemetery at Patchogue on Friday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
While skylarking Friday afternoon, James Flanigan, of Whitestone, accidentally threw his younger brother face foremost on a red-hot stove, and the boy was terribly burned. When the lad was taken from the stove part of his flesh adhered to the lids of the range. He is badly disfigured and will be scarred for life.
Another of the Place's Victims
The body of Charles Allen, of the schooner Louis V. Place, which was wrecked off Sayville, was buried alongside those of the seamen of the ill-fated vessel, in the Episcopal cemetery at Patchogue on Friday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Joined Again by Death
New York, 1895
William Richmond and his wife Jerusha, an aged couple who have lived for many years at Southold and were among the wealthy citizens there, were both stricken with pleuro-pneumonia a couple of weeks ago. Last Friday Mrs. Richmond died. Her aged husband was not informed of her death because of his dangerous condition, but her remains were kept until he would be able to view her for the last time. Wednesday morning he, too, died. The loving old pair were buried together on Friday. Mr. Richmond was 70 years old and his wife was 65.
Comment: Note that they are described as "an aged couple," yet he was 70 and she was only 65.
His Stormy Career Closed
Benjamin Tyler died at Smithtown on Monday. He was a retired sea captain who had a remarkable record of shipwrecks. The schooner Annie Carll, his last vessel, was wrecked three times and finally lost off the coast of Spain. Captain Tyler and his men were rescued by a Spanish gunboat, while an English brig, which transferred the schooner's cargo and was carrying it to New York was wrecked on the voyage.
Editor Johnson Dead
Frank A. Johnson, of the Bay Shore Journal, died in Philadelphia Tuesday morning. Mr. Johnson had been ill with consumption.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
William Richmond and his wife Jerusha, an aged couple who have lived for many years at Southold and were among the wealthy citizens there, were both stricken with pleuro-pneumonia a couple of weeks ago. Last Friday Mrs. Richmond died. Her aged husband was not informed of her death because of his dangerous condition, but her remains were kept until he would be able to view her for the last time. Wednesday morning he, too, died. The loving old pair were buried together on Friday. Mr. Richmond was 70 years old and his wife was 65.
Comment: Note that they are described as "an aged couple," yet he was 70 and she was only 65.
His Stormy Career Closed
Benjamin Tyler died at Smithtown on Monday. He was a retired sea captain who had a remarkable record of shipwrecks. The schooner Annie Carll, his last vessel, was wrecked three times and finally lost off the coast of Spain. Captain Tyler and his men were rescued by a Spanish gunboat, while an English brig, which transferred the schooner's cargo and was carrying it to New York was wrecked on the voyage.
Editor Johnson Dead
Frank A. Johnson, of the Bay Shore Journal, died in Philadelphia Tuesday morning. Mr. Johnson had been ill with consumption.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Tried to Commit Suicide
New York, 1895
Henry Amend, 24 years old, who rented a furnished room from Mrs. Annie Klessling in Williamsburgh, was found insensible from inhaling gas in his bed Saturday morning. He was carried to an open window, and subsequently was taken to the Eastern District Hospital. Mrs. Klessling told the police that Amend was out of work and despondent. The police learned that Amend's father and a brother lived in Ozone Park. It is believed that Amend turned on the gas with suicidal intent.
The Surrogate's Court
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Maria Melrose, John H. Brunges and Sarah D. Allen. The will of Charles Hinch of Richmond Hill, was, by mutual consent, rejected. A decree was entered in the accounting of the estate of Eliza Gray.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Abraham Stoothoff; real estate proceedings of Anna C. West; accounting in the estate of John S. Brinckerhoff and Lucy A. Baylis.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Henry Amend, 24 years old, who rented a furnished room from Mrs. Annie Klessling in Williamsburgh, was found insensible from inhaling gas in his bed Saturday morning. He was carried to an open window, and subsequently was taken to the Eastern District Hospital. Mrs. Klessling told the police that Amend was out of work and despondent. The police learned that Amend's father and a brother lived in Ozone Park. It is believed that Amend turned on the gas with suicidal intent.
The Surrogate's Court
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Maria Melrose, John H. Brunges and Sarah D. Allen. The will of Charles Hinch of Richmond Hill, was, by mutual consent, rejected. A decree was entered in the accounting of the estate of Eliza Gray.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Abraham Stoothoff; real estate proceedings of Anna C. West; accounting in the estate of John S. Brinckerhoff and Lucy A. Baylis.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Saved at Sea — Died on Land
New York, 1895
On Saturday Soren J. Nelson, one of the two survivors of the schooner Louis V. Place, which was wrecked off Patchogue, died from exhaustion and tetanus. Nelson was in the rigging for thirty-nine hours in company with Claus Stevens. His hands and feet were frozen. Both men were removed to the Marine hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate both of Nelson's feet. Stevens, who was the more vigorous of the two was discharged from the hospital, on February 25, entirely recovered.
Mangled Under the Wheels
James Ball, 21 years old, employed as water boy on a construction train on the Long Island railroad, fell from the train at the Vernon avenue crossing in Long Island City Friday evening. He dropped directly under the wheels and his body was terribly mangled. Ball lived with an aunt in Newtown.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
On Saturday Soren J. Nelson, one of the two survivors of the schooner Louis V. Place, which was wrecked off Patchogue, died from exhaustion and tetanus. Nelson was in the rigging for thirty-nine hours in company with Claus Stevens. His hands and feet were frozen. Both men were removed to the Marine hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate both of Nelson's feet. Stevens, who was the more vigorous of the two was discharged from the hospital, on February 25, entirely recovered.
Mangled Under the Wheels
James Ball, 21 years old, employed as water boy on a construction train on the Long Island railroad, fell from the train at the Vernon avenue crossing in Long Island City Friday evening. He dropped directly under the wheels and his body was terribly mangled. Ball lived with an aunt in Newtown.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Morris Park Notes
New York, 1895
I. Cornell Remsen, of Liberty avenue, is recovering from an attack of the grip.
Henry Eldert, son of John H. Eldert, of Lefferts' avenue, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia for the past two weeks, is recovering.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Died
LUDLUM — In this village, on the 7th inst., W. S. E. Ludlum, in the 84th year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, the 9th inst., at 3 o'clock, from the Presbyterian Church.
I. Cornell Remsen, of Liberty avenue, is recovering from an attack of the grip.
Henry Eldert, son of John H. Eldert, of Lefferts' avenue, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia for the past two weeks, is recovering.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Died
LUDLUM — In this village, on the 7th inst., W. S. E. Ludlum, in the 84th year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, the 9th inst., at 3 o'clock, from the Presbyterian Church.
Death of Increase C. Hendrickson
New York, 1895
At a special meeting of the Queens Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, held on March 2, the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his all-wise disposition of events to remove from our midst, and call home to eternal joy our beloved Worthy Comrade, Increase Carpenter Hendrickson, and
Whereas, The devoted and faithful service of our deceased comrade to this company, and the genial and happy relations long held by him with its members, renders it proper that we should place on record our appreciation of his merits and services, therefore
Resolved, That in Increase Carpenter Hendrickson, we recognized a gentleman of excellent endowments of mind and heart, true to his trust and sincere in his friendship among us
Resolved, That we tender to his afflicted family our sincere condolence and our earnest sympathy in their bereavement and affliction.
WM. L. CALLISTER, Secretary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
At a special meeting of the Queens Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, held on March 2, the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his all-wise disposition of events to remove from our midst, and call home to eternal joy our beloved Worthy Comrade, Increase Carpenter Hendrickson, and
Whereas, The devoted and faithful service of our deceased comrade to this company, and the genial and happy relations long held by him with its members, renders it proper that we should place on record our appreciation of his merits and services, therefore
Resolved, That in Increase Carpenter Hendrickson, we recognized a gentleman of excellent endowments of mind and heart, true to his trust and sincere in his friendship among us
Resolved, That we tender to his afflicted family our sincere condolence and our earnest sympathy in their bereavement and affliction.
WM. L. CALLISTER, Secretary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Alexander Broke His Ankle
New York, 1895
Paul Alexander, a Long Island City butcher, was injured in a runaway in Flushing Saturday afternoon. He was driving through Broadway in a market wagon drawn by a spirited horse. The animal took fright and ran away. Alexander jumped to save himself. One of his ankles was broken.
May Die From His Injuries
Henry, the 12 year old son of Stephen Leavitt, of Bayside, was so badly injured while coasting that it is feared he may die. Leavitt, with several of his companions was coasting on the hill of Cutter's woods, when the sled ran against a tree. Leavitt's head struck the tree. The drum of one ear burst and his face was badly lacerated.
A Brakeman Instantly Killed
J. Lang, a brakeman on the Port Jefferson freight train of the Long Island railroad, was killed at Greenlawn Saturday afternoon. Lang was standing on the top of a car and was thrown by the sudden jarring of the cars when two parts of the train came together. He struck on his head, breaking his neck.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Paul Alexander, a Long Island City butcher, was injured in a runaway in Flushing Saturday afternoon. He was driving through Broadway in a market wagon drawn by a spirited horse. The animal took fright and ran away. Alexander jumped to save himself. One of his ankles was broken.
May Die From His Injuries
Henry, the 12 year old son of Stephen Leavitt, of Bayside, was so badly injured while coasting that it is feared he may die. Leavitt, with several of his companions was coasting on the hill of Cutter's woods, when the sled ran against a tree. Leavitt's head struck the tree. The drum of one ear burst and his face was badly lacerated.
A Brakeman Instantly Killed
J. Lang, a brakeman on the Port Jefferson freight train of the Long Island railroad, was killed at Greenlawn Saturday afternoon. Lang was standing on the top of a car and was thrown by the sudden jarring of the cars when two parts of the train came together. He struck on his head, breaking his neck.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
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