New York, 1895
Claude D. Sanford, son of Charles S. Sanford, a merchant of Northport, rode on his bicycle to Patchogue and then to Moriches on Saturday. Sunday morning he started back. After covering the distance of sixty-two miles, and when within a quarter of a mile of home, he fell from his wheel. He called for a doctor, and two physicians came and worked over him for two hours. He died in terrible agony, without recognizing any of his family.
Robbery Attempt
An attempt was made to rob the residence of James Murphy, at Hicksville, but the burglars were not successful.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 4.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Wills Admitted to Probate
New York, 1895
The Surrogate's Court.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Evelyn R. Smith, Jacob Raynor, and Joseph Girard.
Decrees were filed in the accounting of the executors of Matilda Kirby, Benjamin Albertson, and John H. Puller.
The testimony in the contested will case of Elbert Ludlam, of Oyster Bay, was closed, and counsel summed up. Decision was reserved.
In the matter of the accounting of the guardian of F. P. J. Clark, the guardian, the infant's father, Charles S. Clark, who two weeks ago was ordered to file a supplemental account; stated that the accounts were voluminous and were not yet ready. The surrogate ordered the counsel for the infant to file his objections to the accounts, and that the defendant must be ready to go on to-day.
In the Surrogate's Court on Friday Judge Weller admitted to probate the wills of Michael Moran, Oyster Bay; Phebe L. Smith, Hempstead; Sarah L. Hartt, Jamaica; Nancy M. Titus, Oyster Bay, and Mary C. Norris, Hempstead.
Decrees were entered approving the accounts of the executors of Joaquin J. Francke and Teresa J. Delaney, of Hempstead.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Gustav A. F. W. Erhardt, Catharine Reimals and John Anton Kutzer; accountings estates of Mary E. Waldron and Ann Stockholm.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
The Surrogate's Court.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Evelyn R. Smith, Jacob Raynor, and Joseph Girard.
Decrees were filed in the accounting of the executors of Matilda Kirby, Benjamin Albertson, and John H. Puller.
The testimony in the contested will case of Elbert Ludlam, of Oyster Bay, was closed, and counsel summed up. Decision was reserved.
In the matter of the accounting of the guardian of F. P. J. Clark, the guardian, the infant's father, Charles S. Clark, who two weeks ago was ordered to file a supplemental account; stated that the accounts were voluminous and were not yet ready. The surrogate ordered the counsel for the infant to file his objections to the accounts, and that the defendant must be ready to go on to-day.
In the Surrogate's Court on Friday Judge Weller admitted to probate the wills of Michael Moran, Oyster Bay; Phebe L. Smith, Hempstead; Sarah L. Hartt, Jamaica; Nancy M. Titus, Oyster Bay, and Mary C. Norris, Hempstead.
Decrees were entered approving the accounts of the executors of Joaquin J. Francke and Teresa J. Delaney, of Hempstead.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Gustav A. F. W. Erhardt, Catharine Reimals and John Anton Kutzer; accountings estates of Mary E. Waldron and Ann Stockholm.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
MASURY WILL TO BE CONTESTED.
New York, 1895
He Ignored All but His Second Wife and Her Children.
The will of John W. Masury, late of Centre Moriches, was offered for probate on Monday in the Surrogate's Court at Riverhead. Objections were offered and the will is to be contested.
The estate is estimated to amount to at least $5,000,000.
By the will which is dated May 21, 1892, the property is given entirely to his wife, Grace Masury, and his two children, John W. Masury, Jr., and Edith Masury, neither being of age. The will ignores two grandsons, John M. Masury and Frederick L. M. Masury, who were also his legally adopted sons.
The contestant says that the paper was procured by fraud and circumvention and undue influence practised against John M. Masury by Grace Masury, the wife, and her sister Margaret Gallagher, and other persons.
Two of the witnesses to the will are Annie Dunn and Patrick Dunn, who were for many years servants of Mr. Masury.
Mr. Masury died in the city of New York on May 14. He made his fortune in the manufacture of paints. He created a sensation by his second marriage. He met Miss Grace Gallagher in Ireland, brought her to this country, educated her, and married her.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
He Ignored All but His Second Wife and Her Children.
The will of John W. Masury, late of Centre Moriches, was offered for probate on Monday in the Surrogate's Court at Riverhead. Objections were offered and the will is to be contested.
The estate is estimated to amount to at least $5,000,000.
By the will which is dated May 21, 1892, the property is given entirely to his wife, Grace Masury, and his two children, John W. Masury, Jr., and Edith Masury, neither being of age. The will ignores two grandsons, John M. Masury and Frederick L. M. Masury, who were also his legally adopted sons.
The contestant says that the paper was procured by fraud and circumvention and undue influence practised against John M. Masury by Grace Masury, the wife, and her sister Margaret Gallagher, and other persons.
Two of the witnesses to the will are Annie Dunn and Patrick Dunn, who were for many years servants of Mr. Masury.
Mr. Masury died in the city of New York on May 14. He made his fortune in the manufacture of paints. He created a sensation by his second marriage. He met Miss Grace Gallagher in Ireland, brought her to this country, educated her, and married her.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Death of Mr. Warnock's Son.
New York, 1895
Acting under the advice of their physician, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Warnock started on Saturday for Nashua, N. H., with their 5 year old son, William, who had been sick for some time, hoping that a change of air would benefit him. They arrived at Nashua Saturday evening. On Sunday the child became worse and Monday morning he died.
The remains of the boy were brought to Jamaica and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Edgar J. Tilton officiating. The interment was in Maple Grove cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Acting under the advice of their physician, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Warnock started on Saturday for Nashua, N. H., with their 5 year old son, William, who had been sick for some time, hoping that a change of air would benefit him. They arrived at Nashua Saturday evening. On Sunday the child became worse and Monday morning he died.
The remains of the boy were brought to Jamaica and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Edgar J. Tilton officiating. The interment was in Maple Grove cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Salting a Corpse
1895
One of the most curious burial customs still existing in Ireland and in Somersetshire, England, is that of placing salt upon the breast of a corpse as soon as it has been properly "laid out" on the cooling board. In England, where the custom still prevails among a people who hoot the imputation of being superstitious, it is claimed that it is done in order "to prevent air from getting into the corpse, and thus swell and bloat it." Campbell and Moresin both refer to the practice as a survival of old time superstitious burial rites. They quote largely from ancient writers to prove that early Christians all regarded salt as an emblem of immortality and eternity, and that on such accounts it was anciently used in the manner above mentioned. Harman is authority for the statement that the early Germans not only put salt under the tongues of their dead, but also put little cylinders of rock salt in the right hands of the sick as soon as it was learned that such persons were near death's door.
In most heathen countries, where all kinds of superstition prevail, salt is used as a charm in frightening away evil spirits, and it is alleged that the Patagonians frequently strangle their children to death by forcing salt down their throats to drive out devils. — St. Louis Republic.
One of the most curious burial customs still existing in Ireland and in Somersetshire, England, is that of placing salt upon the breast of a corpse as soon as it has been properly "laid out" on the cooling board. In England, where the custom still prevails among a people who hoot the imputation of being superstitious, it is claimed that it is done in order "to prevent air from getting into the corpse, and thus swell and bloat it." Campbell and Moresin both refer to the practice as a survival of old time superstitious burial rites. They quote largely from ancient writers to prove that early Christians all regarded salt as an emblem of immortality and eternity, and that on such accounts it was anciently used in the manner above mentioned. Harman is authority for the statement that the early Germans not only put salt under the tongues of their dead, but also put little cylinders of rock salt in the right hands of the sick as soon as it was learned that such persons were near death's door.
In most heathen countries, where all kinds of superstition prevail, salt is used as a charm in frightening away evil spirits, and it is alleged that the Patagonians frequently strangle their children to death by forcing salt down their throats to drive out devils. — St. Louis Republic.
Butcher Lilie Breaks Ribs
New York, 1895
News in Brief.
Butcher Lilie, of Winfield, had three of his ribs broken by being thrown from a wagon.
A boy 3 years old, named Daniel Duggan, of Long Island City, was fatally burned at a bonfire on Monday.
Among the fortunate applicants for a free scholarship in Cornell University from this county are Elbert A. Hawkins of Rockville Center, and Nellie P. Hemins of Maspeth.
Mrs. Mary W. Coles, wife of ex-Assemblyman Isaac Coles, of Glen Cove, died Friday morning. Mrs. Coles was descended from a long line of Quaker ancestry, and was a daughter of the late James Willets, and a sister to the father of ex-Supervisor Fred E. Willets.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
News in Brief.
Butcher Lilie, of Winfield, had three of his ribs broken by being thrown from a wagon.
A boy 3 years old, named Daniel Duggan, of Long Island City, was fatally burned at a bonfire on Monday.
Among the fortunate applicants for a free scholarship in Cornell University from this county are Elbert A. Hawkins of Rockville Center, and Nellie P. Hemins of Maspeth.
Mrs. Mary W. Coles, wife of ex-Assemblyman Isaac Coles, of Glen Cove, died Friday morning. Mrs. Coles was descended from a long line of Quaker ancestry, and was a daughter of the late James Willets, and a sister to the father of ex-Supervisor Fred E. Willets.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Hurt by a Moving Train.
New York, 1895
Peter Gewbel is a night gate-tender at the railroad depot at Woodside. He was in a hurry early Tuesday morning and tried to jump on a moving train. He slipped and fell under the car, but was caught by a passenger in time to drag him from under the wheels. Gewbel received a severe scalp wound.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Peter Gewbel is a night gate-tender at the railroad depot at Woodside. He was in a hurry early Tuesday morning and tried to jump on a moving train. He slipped and fell under the car, but was caught by a passenger in time to drag him from under the wheels. Gewbel received a severe scalp wound.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Nearly Bled to Death.
New York, 1895
George Davis, an employe of the Far Rockaway ice manufacturing company, while bottling mineral waters on Tuesday, was seriously injured by a defective bottle, which burst, the flying glass cutting him on the arms and hands and severing an artery. Davis bled almost to death.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
George Davis, an employe of the Far Rockaway ice manufacturing company, while bottling mineral waters on Tuesday, was seriously injured by a defective bottle, which burst, the flying glass cutting him on the arms and hands and severing an artery. Davis bled almost to death.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Monument to a Heroine.
New York, 1895
A tablet to the memory of Mrs. Frances Ledyard Peters, the heroine of Fort Griswold, Conn., where her uncle, Colonel William Ledyard and his noble comrades in arms were massacred during the Revolutionary war, was unveiled Monday in the graveyard of the First Presbyterian church at Southold, with impressive ceremonies.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
A tablet to the memory of Mrs. Frances Ledyard Peters, the heroine of Fort Griswold, Conn., where her uncle, Colonel William Ledyard and his noble comrades in arms were massacred during the Revolutionary war, was unveiled Monday in the graveyard of the First Presbyterian church at Southold, with impressive ceremonies.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
William White of Canarsie Killed.
New York, 1895
William White, aged 70 years, while walking on the Manhattan Beach railroad track from East New York to his home in Canarsie, Monday afternoon, was struck by a west-bound train about 300 feet south of the New Lots road and instantly killed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
William White, aged 70 years, while walking on the Manhattan Beach railroad track from East New York to his home in Canarsie, Monday afternoon, was struck by a west-bound train about 300 feet south of the New Lots road and instantly killed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Jilted and Took Laudanum.
New York, 1895
William Pye of Hempstead is recovering from a heavy dose of laudanum which Dr. Finn relieved him of Monday night. Pye had been paying attention to one of the village belles, who on Sunday dismissed him and left for New York. Upon Pye's mother visiting his room Monday night, she found him lying upon the bed writhing in agony.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
William Pye of Hempstead is recovering from a heavy dose of laudanum which Dr. Finn relieved him of Monday night. Pye had been paying attention to one of the village belles, who on Sunday dismissed him and left for New York. Upon Pye's mother visiting his room Monday night, she found him lying upon the bed writhing in agony.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Giant Robinson's Will Probated.
New York, 1895
Surrogate Petty of Suffolk County on Wednesday admitted the will of David Robinson to probate. Robinson was a giant who lived a hermit's life at Center Moriches. He left considerable property, all of which he willed to his grandson Erving D. Robinson, age 14, son of Webster Robinson, entirely ignoring his wife and family. Irene D. Taylor, a daughter, residing at Newtown, contested the will.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Surrogate Petty of Suffolk County on Wednesday admitted the will of David Robinson to probate. Robinson was a giant who lived a hermit's life at Center Moriches. He left considerable property, all of which he willed to his grandson Erving D. Robinson, age 14, son of Webster Robinson, entirely ignoring his wife and family. Irene D. Taylor, a daughter, residing at Newtown, contested the will.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Accident to an Octogenarian.
New York, 1895
Nelson Weeks, 82 years of age, of Bay Shore, missed his footing while climbing a ladder from the cellar to his store and fell through the opening, breaking one of his legs between the hip and the knee.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Nelson Weeks, 82 years of age, of Bay Shore, missed his footing while climbing a ladder from the cellar to his store and fell through the opening, breaking one of his legs between the hip and the knee.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, August 15, 2008
1895 Cemetery Advertisement
New York
An Invitation.
The superintendent of the Cedar Grove Cemetery (situated on the Old Mill road near Flushing) extends to our citizens a cordial invitation to visit and inspect that beautiful place. Drive over some pleasant day and you will find that spring has been lavish in her adornment, and with the number of improvements added by the hand of man, Cedar Grove is well worth a visit. The superintendent is on the grounds every day (including Sundays), and will be pleased to explain to visitors the advantages of the modern "lawn system" upon which Cedar Grove is conducted.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 5.
An Invitation.
The superintendent of the Cedar Grove Cemetery (situated on the Old Mill road near Flushing) extends to our citizens a cordial invitation to visit and inspect that beautiful place. Drive over some pleasant day and you will find that spring has been lavish in her adornment, and with the number of improvements added by the hand of man, Cedar Grove is well worth a visit. The superintendent is on the grounds every day (including Sundays), and will be pleased to explain to visitors the advantages of the modern "lawn system" upon which Cedar Grove is conducted.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 5.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
His Neck Broken by a Trolley.
New York, 1895
W. B. Skinner, of New York, was killed Sunday afternoon in Long Island City by a car of the Steinway electric road. The car was bound for Calvary Cemetery, and was about to stop for passengers on Front street, near Borden avenue. A crowd of people had just crossed Thirty-fourth street ferry, and most of them were waiting at that point for a cemetery car. Mr. Skinner, it is said, attempted to jump upon the car before it had come to a standstill, to make sure of getting a seat. The car was pulling another car, or trailer. Mr. Skinner fell, or was forced by the pressure of the crowd, off the forward car under the wheels of the trailer. His neck and arm were broken.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
W. B. Skinner, of New York, was killed Sunday afternoon in Long Island City by a car of the Steinway electric road. The car was bound for Calvary Cemetery, and was about to stop for passengers on Front street, near Borden avenue. A crowd of people had just crossed Thirty-fourth street ferry, and most of them were waiting at that point for a cemetery car. Mr. Skinner, it is said, attempted to jump upon the car before it had come to a standstill, to make sure of getting a seat. The car was pulling another car, or trailer. Mr. Skinner fell, or was forced by the pressure of the crowd, off the forward car under the wheels of the trailer. His neck and arm were broken.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
A Case for the Grand Jury.
New York, 1895
Coroner Nutt of Jamaica regards public office as a private trust, and is conducting official business in a manner that seems to merit the attention of the grand jury. A fortnight or so ago a man was found dead at Cypress Hills, his body being found by two boys. He died from a gun shot wound. Coroner Nutt had the body removed to Ruoff's morgue at Ozone Park, and made all the arrangements for an inquest. The body was fully identified at the morgue, and relatives had it buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery. The inquest should have been concluded at one sitting, but Coronet Nutt is stringing it out for his own profit — a fact which we call to the attention of the board of Supervisors. Another reason for keeping the inquest open is a desire on the Coroner's part to suppress the name of the deceased. At the inquest last Friday night Coronet Nutt did not offer a particle of testimony to prove the identity of the deceased, though himself knowing the man's name and all about him, and he wanted the jury to find a verdict that the deceased was unknown. This the jury flatly refused to do, and very properly, for such a verdict would involve perjury. There is no sense in keeping the man's identity a secret. While he probably committed suicide, there is a possibility that a crime was committed, and, if so, the Coroner would be aiding the criminals to escape by his secrecy and by trying to induce the jury to render a false verdict. A coroner who does as Mr. Nutt has done in this else deserves the severest censure and is unfit for his office.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
Coroner Nutt of Jamaica regards public office as a private trust, and is conducting official business in a manner that seems to merit the attention of the grand jury. A fortnight or so ago a man was found dead at Cypress Hills, his body being found by two boys. He died from a gun shot wound. Coroner Nutt had the body removed to Ruoff's morgue at Ozone Park, and made all the arrangements for an inquest. The body was fully identified at the morgue, and relatives had it buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery. The inquest should have been concluded at one sitting, but Coronet Nutt is stringing it out for his own profit — a fact which we call to the attention of the board of Supervisors. Another reason for keeping the inquest open is a desire on the Coroner's part to suppress the name of the deceased. At the inquest last Friday night Coronet Nutt did not offer a particle of testimony to prove the identity of the deceased, though himself knowing the man's name and all about him, and he wanted the jury to find a verdict that the deceased was unknown. This the jury flatly refused to do, and very properly, for such a verdict would involve perjury. There is no sense in keeping the man's identity a secret. While he probably committed suicide, there is a possibility that a crime was committed, and, if so, the Coroner would be aiding the criminals to escape by his secrecy and by trying to induce the jury to render a false verdict. A coroner who does as Mr. Nutt has done in this else deserves the severest censure and is unfit for his office.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 4.
Monday, August 11, 2008
THE SURROGATE'S COURT.
New York, 1895
Wills Proved and Accounts Progressed — To-Day's Calendar.
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the will of Hannah H. Simonson. Accountings were had and decrees filed in the estates of Maria McCormick, Sarah Jane Frederick, Phebe Ann Creed, and Thomas Pettit. Objections were filed to the probate of the will of Frances F. Coles, of Far Rockaway, by Thomas L. Coles, her husband. The estate is valued at $10,000. The contestant claims that fraud and undue influence was used and that the will was not properly drawn.
A contest was also made of the will of Teresa Delaney of Rockville Centre, who left $1,500 to her sister, Mary E. Downing, and $100 to Father Carroll, her priest, and the remainder of her estate, valued at $15,000 to her husband. The contestants offered in evidence a letter purporting to have been written by deceased to her brother the day before the will was made, in which she stated that her husband was trying to grab everything from her, and she did not mean he should have anything. The only person present to identify the letter was the brother, who, being an interested party, the evidence was ruled out and the letter was held for identification.
The will of Nancy M. Titus of Wheatley, town of Oyster Bay, who left an estate valued at $5,000 is contested by her children.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Maria Margaretta Keisel, Elizabeth A. Day, Winfield A. Roe, Elizabeth J. Jackson, Maria Thurston and Maria Hendrickson.
Accountings were had and decrees filed in the estates of Lucinda Fowler, James B. Smith and Charles A. Willis.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Michael Moran, Mary C. Norris, Phebe T. Smith, Sarah L. Hart, Frost Coleman, August Schaefer, Nancy M. Titus, Teresa J. Delaney, and Mary McEvoy; accounting estates of Joaquin J. Francke and Joseph Meade.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Wills Proved and Accounts Progressed — To-Day's Calendar.
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the will of Hannah H. Simonson. Accountings were had and decrees filed in the estates of Maria McCormick, Sarah Jane Frederick, Phebe Ann Creed, and Thomas Pettit. Objections were filed to the probate of the will of Frances F. Coles, of Far Rockaway, by Thomas L. Coles, her husband. The estate is valued at $10,000. The contestant claims that fraud and undue influence was used and that the will was not properly drawn.
A contest was also made of the will of Teresa Delaney of Rockville Centre, who left $1,500 to her sister, Mary E. Downing, and $100 to Father Carroll, her priest, and the remainder of her estate, valued at $15,000 to her husband. The contestants offered in evidence a letter purporting to have been written by deceased to her brother the day before the will was made, in which she stated that her husband was trying to grab everything from her, and she did not mean he should have anything. The only person present to identify the letter was the brother, who, being an interested party, the evidence was ruled out and the letter was held for identification.
The will of Nancy M. Titus of Wheatley, town of Oyster Bay, who left an estate valued at $5,000 is contested by her children.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Maria Margaretta Keisel, Elizabeth A. Day, Winfield A. Roe, Elizabeth J. Jackson, Maria Thurston and Maria Hendrickson.
Accountings were had and decrees filed in the estates of Lucinda Fowler, James B. Smith and Charles A. Willis.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Michael Moran, Mary C. Norris, Phebe T. Smith, Sarah L. Hart, Frost Coleman, August Schaefer, Nancy M. Titus, Teresa J. Delaney, and Mary McEvoy; accounting estates of Joaquin J. Francke and Joseph Meade.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Had His Hand Cut Off.
New York, 1895
Robert Sheridan, of Long Island City, an employee in the freight yards of the Long Island railroad, had his right hand cut off Wednesday morning. He was about to get under a freight car and had placed his hand upon the track. The train started and before he could withdraw the hand, it was caught under a wheel of the car.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Robert Sheridan, of Long Island City, an employee in the freight yards of the Long Island railroad, had his right hand cut off Wednesday morning. He was about to get under a freight car and had placed his hand upon the track. The train started and before he could withdraw the hand, it was caught under a wheel of the car.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
A Lunatic's Property to be Sold.
New York, 1895
The affairs of Mary A. Johnson, of Jamaica, who a few months ago was judicially declared a lunatic, and a committee of her person and estate appointed, are in a somewhat confused state, and in order to better their condition her committee, John O'Donnell, of Jamaica, on Monday made application to Judge Cullen for an order to dispose of two pieces of property which she owns, a house in Fulton street, corner of Division street, and another in Washington street. Judge Cullen granted the order, with the provision that the Fulton street property shall not be sold for less than $4,000, and that in Washington street for not less than $1,500.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The affairs of Mary A. Johnson, of Jamaica, who a few months ago was judicially declared a lunatic, and a committee of her person and estate appointed, are in a somewhat confused state, and in order to better their condition her committee, John O'Donnell, of Jamaica, on Monday made application to Judge Cullen for an order to dispose of two pieces of property which she owns, a house in Fulton street, corner of Division street, and another in Washington street. Judge Cullen granted the order, with the provision that the Fulton street property shall not be sold for less than $4,000, and that in Washington street for not less than $1,500.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
A Flagman Struck by a Train.
New York, 1895
Matthew Lynch, 37 years old, of Jamaica, was struck by an east-bound train on the Long Island railroad at the Vernon avenue crossing in Long Island City at 6 o'clock Monday evening. He is the flagman at the crossing and was helping a pedestrian out of the way of the train. He received three severe scalp wounds.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Matthew Lynch, 37 years old, of Jamaica, was struck by an east-bound train on the Long Island railroad at the Vernon avenue crossing in Long Island City at 6 o'clock Monday evening. He is the flagman at the crossing and was helping a pedestrian out of the way of the train. He received three severe scalp wounds.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Fell and Sprained Her Ankle.
New York, 1895
In attempting to alight from a wagon at the corner of Fulton street and Flushing avenue, Jamaica, Sunday evening, Mrs. John Engleskirger, of Brooklyn, fell and sprained her ankle. She was assisted to Pettit's hotel, where she received surgical aid.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
In attempting to alight from a wagon at the corner of Fulton street and Flushing avenue, Jamaica, Sunday evening, Mrs. John Engleskirger, of Brooklyn, fell and sprained her ankle. She was assisted to Pettit's hotel, where she received surgical aid.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Death of Captain Isaac Morrell.
New York, 1895
New York, 1895 Captain Isaac Morrell, a life long and respected resident of Jamaica, died at his home on Union Hall street on Saturday, aged 82 years. Funeral services were held at his late residence on Monday. Interment was in the Springfield Cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
New York, 1895 Captain Isaac Morrell, a life long and respected resident of Jamaica, died at his home on Union Hall street on Saturday, aged 82 years. Funeral services were held at his late residence on Monday. Interment was in the Springfield Cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Black Diphtheria at Mineola.
New York, 1895
Several cases of black diphtheria have broken out in Mineola in the family of a Pole named Feneski. One death has occurred and three more cases are under treatment. The house is quarantined.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Several cases of black diphtheria have broken out in Mineola in the family of a Pole named Feneski. One death has occurred and three more cases are under treatment. The house is quarantined.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Caught Between the Bumpers.
New York, 1895
Edward Furman, a brakeman, while coupling cars at Amagansett on Sunday, was caught between the bumpers of the parlor cars and seriously injured. He was extricated and taken by train to Long Island City.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Edward Furman, a brakeman, while coupling cars at Amagansett on Sunday, was caught between the bumpers of the parlor cars and seriously injured. He was extricated and taken by train to Long Island City.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
His Body Found in a Sewer.
New York, 1895
Joseph Silioni, an Italian boy 9 years old, who lived at Long Island City, was found dead in a sewer that runs under that street Monday evening. He had been missing since Saturday. He is thought to have fallen into the sewer and been drowned.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Joseph Silioni, an Italian boy 9 years old, who lived at Long Island City, was found dead in a sewer that runs under that street Monday evening. He had been missing since Saturday. He is thought to have fallen into the sewer and been drowned.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Brennan Sent to an Asylum.
New York, 1895
Frank Brennan, of Flushing, the young man who lost his mind through saving the life of a would be suicide, has been removed to the Poughkeepsie insane asylum. Brennan's pitiful condition has caused universal regret in Flushing, where he was well known.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Frank Brennan, of Flushing, the young man who lost his mind through saving the life of a would be suicide, has been removed to the Poughkeepsie insane asylum. Brennan's pitiful condition has caused universal regret in Flushing, where he was well known.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Killed by a Train.
New York, 1895
Theodore A. Burch was struck and killed by a west-bound passenger train Wednesday morning, between Massapequa and Amityville, while walking on the track. He was captain of ex-Senator Floyd-Jones' yacht.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Theodore A. Burch was struck and killed by a west-bound passenger train Wednesday morning, between Massapequa and Amityville, while walking on the track. He was captain of ex-Senator Floyd-Jones' yacht.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Found Dead on His Yacht.
New York, 1895
Andrew Stark, of Glenwood, was found dead in a yacht in Hempstead Harbor early Wednesday morning. Stark was 55 years old. An examination of the body showed that the man had been dead some time. It is believed that death was due to heart trouble.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Andrew Stark, of Glenwood, was found dead in a yacht in Hempstead Harbor early Wednesday morning. Stark was 55 years old. An examination of the body showed that the man had been dead some time. It is believed that death was due to heart trouble.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Perhaps Mortally Hurt.
New York, 1895
Peter Gerringer, a nephew of Jacob Hilb, of Hicksville, was seriously injured Monday morning by being kicked by a horse. The boy will probably die. He was leading the horse from the blacksmith shop when the animal turned upon him and kicked him, fracturing his skull, breaking his wrist, and cutting his face.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Peter Gerringer, a nephew of Jacob Hilb, of Hicksville, was seriously injured Monday morning by being kicked by a horse. The boy will probably die. He was leading the horse from the blacksmith shop when the animal turned upon him and kicked him, fracturing his skull, breaking his wrist, and cutting his face.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Run Down by a Bicyclist.
New York, 1895
Howard Hewlett, aged 9 years, son of Judge Van Wyck Hewlett, of Woodsburg, lies in a critical condition as the result of injuries sustained by being knocked down by a bicyclist. The accident happened several days ago, but all efforts to ascertain the name of the bicyclist have failed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Howard Hewlett, aged 9 years, son of Judge Van Wyck Hewlett, of Woodsburg, lies in a critical condition as the result of injuries sustained by being knocked down by a bicyclist. The accident happened several days ago, but all efforts to ascertain the name of the bicyclist have failed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Has Turned Over a New Leaf.
New York, 1895
Word has been received at Patchogue from John L. Furman, who recently attempted suicide by drowning in the Potomac, at Washington. He writes to friends that he is sorry for what he did and is nothing the worse for his bath. He says he is going into business in New York.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Word has been received at Patchogue from John L. Furman, who recently attempted suicide by drowning in the Potomac, at Washington. He writes to friends that he is sorry for what he did and is nothing the worse for his bath. He says he is going into business in New York.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Lee Killed Almost Instantly.
New York, 1895
Thomas Lee, while carting dirt from a bank on Metropolitan avenue, East Williamsburgh, Tuesday morning, met death by accident. He was shoveling from a low bank when he noticed that a quantity of earth was about to fall. He tried to get out from under, but the earth fell on him, throwing his head violently against one of the wheels of his truck. He died in a few minutes.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Thomas Lee, while carting dirt from a bank on Metropolitan avenue, East Williamsburgh, Tuesday morning, met death by accident. He was shoveling from a low bank when he noticed that a quantity of earth was about to fall. He tried to get out from under, but the earth fell on him, throwing his head violently against one of the wheels of his truck. He died in a few minutes.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Obituary Notes.
New York, 1895
William Revere, a veteran of the battle of Gettysburg, died at his home in Patchogue Sunday morning. For nine months he was in Libby prison, where he contracted a disease which developed into rheumatism and afterward into Bright's disease, of which he died.
George W. Thompson, proprietor of the trout pond at Noyac, near Sag Harbor, died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He was 65 years old.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
William Revere, a veteran of the battle of Gettysburg, died at his home in Patchogue Sunday morning. For nine months he was in Libby prison, where he contracted a disease which developed into rheumatism and afterward into Bright's disease, of which he died.
George W. Thompson, proprietor of the trout pond at Noyac, near Sag Harbor, died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He was 65 years old.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Mrs. Muerle Took Poison.
New York, 1895
Mrs. Augusta Muerle of Valley Stream, who was arrested a week ago for shooting at Henry Mott, attempted to commit suicide Friday night in her cell at the police station. When locked up she told the officer if she was put in a cell she would take poison, but no attention was paid to this threat. She took 100 quarter-grain morphine pills. The act was discovered almost immediately and two physicians were summoned. They worked on her all night and saved her life.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Mrs. Augusta Muerle of Valley Stream, who was arrested a week ago for shooting at Henry Mott, attempted to commit suicide Friday night in her cell at the police station. When locked up she told the officer if she was put in a cell she would take poison, but no attention was paid to this threat. She took 100 quarter-grain morphine pills. The act was discovered almost immediately and two physicians were summoned. They worked on her all night and saved her life.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Injured by a Fall.
New York, 1895
While loading cordwood at Port Jefferson on Friday morning, Herbert Jones, aged 20 years, fell into the hold of the schooner Falcon. It was found he had broken his hip.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
While loading cordwood at Port Jefferson on Friday morning, Herbert Jones, aged 20 years, fell into the hold of the schooner Falcon. It was found he had broken his hip.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Andrews' Body Recovered.
New York, 1895
The body of Anthony Andrews was recovered near the bridge at Barnum Island Monday. He was one of the handcar party that fell into the creek at the draw bridge on the Long Beach branch of the Long Island road.
Deaf and Dumb Man Killed.
A man who was deaf and dumb, named Colby Balitzer, and resided in Newtown, was killed on Sunday at Ridgewood by a trolley car.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
The body of Anthony Andrews was recovered near the bridge at Barnum Island Monday. He was one of the handcar party that fell into the creek at the draw bridge on the Long Beach branch of the Long Island road.
Deaf and Dumb Man Killed.
A man who was deaf and dumb, named Colby Balitzer, and resided in Newtown, was killed on Sunday at Ridgewood by a trolley car.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
THE SURROGATE'S COURT.
New York, 1895
Wills Proved and Accounts Progressed — To-Day's Calendar.
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Mary Valentine and R. Mayor Fox.
In the accounting of Robert Seabury, executor of the estate of Maryette Matthews, of Hempstead, Judge Garretson acted as surrogate, Judge Weller having drafted the will. The testatrix left an estate valued at $20,000. She left no children. She left one-half of her estate to the heirs of her deceased husband, and one-half to her two sisters, Ann Pine and Eliza Jane Smart. She left nothing in her will to the heirs of her brother, Raynor Pine, deceased, or to the heirs of her sister, Harriet Smith. Ann Pine and Eliza Jane Smart died before the testatrix, and the legacy to them lapsed.
The Pine and Smith children then came in for a share. On the accounting, counsel for the Pine children claimed that the mother of the Smith children was illegitimate. Johnson & Lamb, counsel for the Smith children, claimed that it was a malicious attempt to brand the men, Ira, Hiram and Thomas Smith.
Judge Garretson said: "I am unwilling to find upon the testimony that Harriet Smith was illegitimate. It is probable that David Pine was not her father, but the presumption of illegitimacy is not satisfactorily overcome by the evidence of declarations made years after her death. Decree may be prepared allowing costs to executor, special guardian, and successful objectors, to be fixed upon settlement."
John Lyon appeared for the executor, Johnson & Lamb for the Smith heirs, Edward Cromwell special guardian, and George Wallace for the Smart heirs.
The proceedings were commenced in October, 1894.
Notice was filed of contest of the will of Terresa J. Delaney, of Rockville Centre, who left an estate valued at $7,000. The will is contested by Anestatia Downey, a sister of the testatrix, who is disinherited.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Ralph Reynolds, Victoria Clegg, Nancy Titus, Johan A. Kutzer and Valentine L. Combs; proceedings in the estate of Peter Felter; accounting estates of George Watts, Patrick Green, Thomas Pettit, Jacob Schafer, Judith Ludlum and Henry R. Dunham; administration case of Henry W. Brockmann.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Wills Proved and Accounts Progressed — To-Day's Calendar.
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Mary Valentine and R. Mayor Fox.
In the accounting of Robert Seabury, executor of the estate of Maryette Matthews, of Hempstead, Judge Garretson acted as surrogate, Judge Weller having drafted the will. The testatrix left an estate valued at $20,000. She left no children. She left one-half of her estate to the heirs of her deceased husband, and one-half to her two sisters, Ann Pine and Eliza Jane Smart. She left nothing in her will to the heirs of her brother, Raynor Pine, deceased, or to the heirs of her sister, Harriet Smith. Ann Pine and Eliza Jane Smart died before the testatrix, and the legacy to them lapsed.
The Pine and Smith children then came in for a share. On the accounting, counsel for the Pine children claimed that the mother of the Smith children was illegitimate. Johnson & Lamb, counsel for the Smith children, claimed that it was a malicious attempt to brand the men, Ira, Hiram and Thomas Smith.
Judge Garretson said: "I am unwilling to find upon the testimony that Harriet Smith was illegitimate. It is probable that David Pine was not her father, but the presumption of illegitimacy is not satisfactorily overcome by the evidence of declarations made years after her death. Decree may be prepared allowing costs to executor, special guardian, and successful objectors, to be fixed upon settlement."
John Lyon appeared for the executor, Johnson & Lamb for the Smith heirs, Edward Cromwell special guardian, and George Wallace for the Smart heirs.
The proceedings were commenced in October, 1894.
Notice was filed of contest of the will of Terresa J. Delaney, of Rockville Centre, who left an estate valued at $7,000. The will is contested by Anestatia Downey, a sister of the testatrix, who is disinherited.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Ralph Reynolds, Victoria Clegg, Nancy Titus, Johan A. Kutzer and Valentine L. Combs; proceedings in the estate of Peter Felter; accounting estates of George Watts, Patrick Green, Thomas Pettit, Jacob Schafer, Judith Ludlum and Henry R. Dunham; administration case of Henry W. Brockmann.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
News in Brief.
New York, 1895
District school No. 2 at Stony Brook is closed on account of scarlet fever.
A broken eccentric rod delayed a passenger train at Sayville one hour.
Ten children have been stricken with measles at St. Joseph's school in Astoria.
The body of an unknown man was found in the East River near Astoria Thursday afternoon. He was about 50 years old.
The wife of the Rev. John Bentzein, of Rochester, died suddenly at the home of her father, Dr. Bates, at Hempstead, on Tuesday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
District school No. 2 at Stony Brook is closed on account of scarlet fever.
A broken eccentric rod delayed a passenger train at Sayville one hour.
Ten children have been stricken with measles at St. Joseph's school in Astoria.
The body of an unknown man was found in the East River near Astoria Thursday afternoon. He was about 50 years old.
The wife of the Rev. John Bentzein, of Rochester, died suddenly at the home of her father, Dr. Bates, at Hempstead, on Tuesday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Everitt Paralyzed
New York, 1895
Jamaica Brevities.
Mrs. Elijah Everitt, of New York avenue, has been stricken with paralysis.
Mrs. Reetz died Friday morning at the residence of her son-in-law, James Peto, of apoplexy.
John Murphy had the thumb of his right hand cut off at the first joint Thursday evening while cleaning his bicycle.
Francis Weeks, of Canal street, was stricken with paralysis on Friday. Yesterday his condition was somewhat improved.
A requiem mass for the repose of the soul of the late James Pyne, of Jamaica, will be celebrated in St. Monica's Catholic church this (Thursday) morning. After the mass the Catholic Benevolent Legion will march to the cemetery and decorate the grave of the deceased.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Brevities.
Mrs. Elijah Everitt, of New York avenue, has been stricken with paralysis.
Mrs. Reetz died Friday morning at the residence of her son-in-law, James Peto, of apoplexy.
John Murphy had the thumb of his right hand cut off at the first joint Thursday evening while cleaning his bicycle.
Francis Weeks, of Canal street, was stricken with paralysis on Friday. Yesterday his condition was somewhat improved.
A requiem mass for the repose of the soul of the late James Pyne, of Jamaica, will be celebrated in St. Monica's Catholic church this (Thursday) morning. After the mass the Catholic Benevolent Legion will march to the cemetery and decorate the grave of the deceased.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Strange Railroad Accident.
New York, 1895
James Brice, of New York, was thrown through the window of a Long Island railroad car at Freeport Monday morning by the sudden stoppage of the train. His head and one arm went through the window and an artery in his wrist was severed. His stiff hat protected his head. His wrist bled very freely and he became so weak that he left the train and was taken to Dr. Hutcheson, who sewed up his wound.
Blinded by Mortar.
James O'Donnell, of Flushing, a mason, will probably lose his eyesight. O'Donnell was employed on the new factory of the Kleinert rubber works, at College Point. An Italian laborer, on the top of the building, accidently dropped a quantity of hot mortar. O'Donnell was looking up at the time. The mortar struck him in the face, filling both eyes.
Drowned in Hunter's Point Canal.
While unloading hay from a boat in the Hunter's Point canal, Thursday afternoon, William Misch, 20 years old, of Brooklyn, fell into the canal and was drowned in two feet of water. The unfortunate young man fell head first and his head became fastened in the muddy bottom of the canal.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 1.
James Brice, of New York, was thrown through the window of a Long Island railroad car at Freeport Monday morning by the sudden stoppage of the train. His head and one arm went through the window and an artery in his wrist was severed. His stiff hat protected his head. His wrist bled very freely and he became so weak that he left the train and was taken to Dr. Hutcheson, who sewed up his wound.
Blinded by Mortar.
James O'Donnell, of Flushing, a mason, will probably lose his eyesight. O'Donnell was employed on the new factory of the Kleinert rubber works, at College Point. An Italian laborer, on the top of the building, accidently dropped a quantity of hot mortar. O'Donnell was looking up at the time. The mortar struck him in the face, filling both eyes.
Drowned in Hunter's Point Canal.
While unloading hay from a boat in the Hunter's Point canal, Thursday afternoon, William Misch, 20 years old, of Brooklyn, fell into the canal and was drowned in two feet of water. The unfortunate young man fell head first and his head became fastened in the muddy bottom of the canal.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 1.
Shot Himself After a Spree.
New York, 1895
Fred Saxton, a well-known bay captain of Babylon, committed suicide Sunday evening by shooting himself with a rifle. The bullet passed through his head and he died instantly. He had been drinking heavily. Saxton was 35 years of age and leaves a widow and several children.
Found in the Lake.
The body of John Wisocke, a Polish laborer, employed by the National starch company of Glen Cove, and supposed to have been accidentally drowned in the lake, was recovered Monday. The man had been missing since Saturday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 1.
Fred Saxton, a well-known bay captain of Babylon, committed suicide Sunday evening by shooting himself with a rifle. The bullet passed through his head and he died instantly. He had been drinking heavily. Saxton was 35 years of age and leaves a widow and several children.
Found in the Lake.
The body of John Wisocke, a Polish laborer, employed by the National starch company of Glen Cove, and supposed to have been accidentally drowned in the lake, was recovered Monday. The man had been missing since Saturday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 1.
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