New York, 1895
Fred Purdy, a young lad of Roslyn, was bitten about the face Tuesday morning by a dog belonging to John Page. Dr. Leys was immediately summoned, and he found the wounds so bad that before cauterizing them he had to put the boy under the influence of chloroform.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Died in a Barn.
New York, 1895
A man whose name is unknown, and who had worked a few days for Charles Freund of Brentwood, was found dead in Mr. Freund's barn Monday afternoon. The stranger, who was about 30 years of age, is said have belonged in Connecticut.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
A man whose name is unknown, and who had worked a few days for Charles Freund of Brentwood, was found dead in Mr. Freund's barn Monday afternoon. The stranger, who was about 30 years of age, is said have belonged in Connecticut.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Man Drowned at Patchogue.
New York, 1895
Charles W. Batchelder, a salesman employed by P. F. Collier, the New York publishers, was drowned Thursday while fishing in Patchogue Lake. He went out in a rowboat and fell overboard.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Charles W. Batchelder, a salesman employed by P. F. Collier, the New York publishers, was drowned Thursday while fishing in Patchogue Lake. He went out in a rowboat and fell overboard.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Dead in an Out Building.
New York, 1895
Joseph Dronbergh, who resides near the fair grounds, Huntington, was found dead Monday morning in an outbuilding on the premises. The coroner's jury found a verdict of death from heart disease.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Joseph Dronbergh, who resides near the fair grounds, Huntington, was found dead Monday morning in an outbuilding on the premises. The coroner's jury found a verdict of death from heart disease.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Found Franklin Gardiner's Body.
New York, 1895
The body of a man about 30 years of age was found floating in the sound off Whitestone Tuesday morning, dressed in a light suit and black stockings and patent leather shoes. From letters found it appears that his name was Franklin Gardiner, and that he committed suicide.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
The body of a man about 30 years of age was found floating in the sound off Whitestone Tuesday morning, dressed in a light suit and black stockings and patent leather shoes. From letters found it appears that his name was Franklin Gardiner, and that he committed suicide.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Typhoid Germs at Rockaway.
New York, 1895
Charles Brooks Cutter, a member of the Mercury Wheel Club of Flushing, died Thursday night from typhoid fever contracted through drinking impure water at Rockaway Beach. On Sunday, June 9, Mr. Cutter and E. C. Wood, accompanied by a party of friends, went on a bicycle trip to the beach. The day was dry and dusty. The two cyclists drank much water, which other members of the party did not like the appearance of and refused to touch.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Charles Brooks Cutter, a member of the Mercury Wheel Club of Flushing, died Thursday night from typhoid fever contracted through drinking impure water at Rockaway Beach. On Sunday, June 9, Mr. Cutter and E. C. Wood, accompanied by a party of friends, went on a bicycle trip to the beach. The day was dry and dusty. The two cyclists drank much water, which other members of the party did not like the appearance of and refused to touch.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
William Silsbe Becomes Insane.
New York, 1895
William Silsbe, 32 years old, unmarried, the only son of Bryant Silsbe, a shipbuilder of Patchogue, was removed to the Yaphank insane asylum on Friday, a raving maniac. Silsbe has been very ill for a year, from a sunstroke received last summer, and had a disease of the eye which affected his brain.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
William Silsbe, 32 years old, unmarried, the only son of Bryant Silsbe, a shipbuilder of Patchogue, was removed to the Yaphank insane asylum on Friday, a raving maniac. Silsbe has been very ill for a year, from a sunstroke received last summer, and had a disease of the eye which affected his brain.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Girl Killed by the Cars.
New York, 1895
Fannie Reilly, aged 12 years, the daughter of Owen Reilly of Far Rockaway, while crossing the Long Island railroad track at Clark avenue was struck by a train on Saturday morning and instantly killed. The crossing is just in the center of a very sharp curve and is unprotected by either gate or flagman. Coroner Combes of Inwood will hold an inquest.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Fannie Reilly, aged 12 years, the daughter of Owen Reilly of Far Rockaway, while crossing the Long Island railroad track at Clark avenue was struck by a train on Saturday morning and instantly killed. The crossing is just in the center of a very sharp curve and is unprotected by either gate or flagman. Coroner Combes of Inwood will hold an inquest.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Dropped Dead in the Field.
New York, 1895
Mrs. Eliza Waters, of Bayside, wife of John Waters, a full-blooded Indian, died suddenly Friday morning. She was on her way from the milk-hut to the house when she fell dead in the field. It is believed she died of apoplexy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
Mrs. Eliza Waters, of Bayside, wife of John Waters, a full-blooded Indian, died suddenly Friday morning. She was on her way from the milk-hut to the house when she fell dead in the field. It is believed she died of apoplexy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
Captain Smith's Son Drowned.
New York, 1895
While the steamer Manhasset was passing through Gardiner's bay, two miles west of Plum Island, Monday morning, on her trip from New London to Greenport, the young son of Captain James F. Smith, who was making the trip with his father, fell overboard from the forward gangway and was drowned.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
While the steamer Manhasset was passing through Gardiner's bay, two miles west of Plum Island, Monday morning, on her trip from New London to Greenport, the young son of Captain James F. Smith, who was making the trip with his father, fell overboard from the forward gangway and was drowned.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
Drowned in Success Pond.
New York, 1895
Benjamin Dove, of Lakeville, was drowned in Success pond on Wednesday afternoon. Dove was an expert swimmer, and was displaying his powers when he lost his life. He attempted to swim across the pond five times. The distance across is half a mile, and on his third trip over he was attacked with heart failure and went down.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
Benjamin Dove, of Lakeville, was drowned in Success pond on Wednesday afternoon. Dove was an expert swimmer, and was displaying his powers when he lost his life. He attempted to swim across the pond five times. The distance across is half a mile, and on his third trip over he was attacked with heart failure and went down.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wants $5,000 Damages.
New York, 1895
Mrs. David F. Watson, of Flushing, has brought suit against the Brooklyn City railroad for $5,000 damages for injuries received while alighting from one of the company's cars at North Beach.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. David F. Watson, of Flushing, has brought suit against the Brooklyn City railroad for $5,000 damages for injuries received while alighting from one of the company's cars at North Beach.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
A $4,000 Verdict.
New York, 1895
Mrs. Catherine Werner, of Dutch Kills, recovered a judgment of $4,000 against the Steinway railroad company before Justice Cullen in the circuit court, Long Island City, on Tuesday. In April last one of the company's wires fell and injured her badly.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Catherine Werner, of Dutch Kills, recovered a judgment of $4,000 against the Steinway railroad company before Justice Cullen in the circuit court, Long Island City, on Tuesday. In April last one of the company's wires fell and injured her badly.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Claven Dies
New York, 1895
Obituary Notes.
Michael F. Claven, president of the general improvement commission of Long Island City, died in Brentwood Thursday at the age of 54. He was a conspicuous member of the Jeffersonian Democrats of Long Island City, and was twice elected alderman at large of that city. He served one term as president of the board of aldermen.
The funeral of Mrs George T. Van Riper, who died suddenly at Freeport, took place Monday morning and was attended by members of the foreign missionary society, Epworth league, ladies' aid society, Methodist Sunday school, and a large number of friends.
The funeral of Isaac Tillotson, one of the oldest farmers of Smithtown, took place Monday. He was over 82 years old and a lifelong resident of Smithtown.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Obituary Notes.
Michael F. Claven, president of the general improvement commission of Long Island City, died in Brentwood Thursday at the age of 54. He was a conspicuous member of the Jeffersonian Democrats of Long Island City, and was twice elected alderman at large of that city. He served one term as president of the board of aldermen.
The funeral of Mrs George T. Van Riper, who died suddenly at Freeport, took place Monday morning and was attended by members of the foreign missionary society, Epworth league, ladies' aid society, Methodist Sunday school, and a large number of friends.
The funeral of Isaac Tillotson, one of the oldest farmers of Smithtown, took place Monday. He was over 82 years old and a lifelong resident of Smithtown.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Pettit Will Contested
New York, 1895
THE SURROGATE'S COURT.
Wills Proved and Accounts Progressed — To-Day's Calendar.
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Mary McEvoy, Catharine Reimals, and Gustav A. F. W. Erhardt.
Accounting was had in the estate of Ann Stockholm, and decree filed.
In the matter of the accounting of the executor of Frederick P. J. Clark, which was set down for Friday, an adjournment was taken until today, the guardian for the infant having been injured on Friday by a trolley car.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Johann Anton Kutger, of College Point.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Mary Ann Pettit, of Westbury. Dr. Bogert, of Roslyn, testified that he attended the testatrix professionally. She was suffering from aphasia. The disease affected her speech so that she could not utter a sentence. So far as he could see, the disease did not affect her mind. At the request of her son William, he examined her to see if she was competent to make a will, and arrived at the conclusion that she was.
Margaret McGuire testified that in 1871 she went to nurse the testatrix and took care of her for 18 months, and during that time never heard her speak except to say "yes" or "no." She recognized her stepchildren when they came to see her, and appeared glad to see them.
Yesterday Surrogate Weller admitted to probate the wills of Barbara Rocklein, David M. Tier, Ann Eliza Rose, William H. Hoople and Eliza Killila.
Accounting was had and decree tiled in the estate of Mary A. Acker.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Mary A. Pettit. Louisa Pettit testified that the testatrix used to say that she would not leave her relatives anything. Thomas B. Seaman, who drew the will, said that the testatrix remarked that "the money came from the Pettits and it should go back to them."
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Theresa Terron, Peter Dries, Frost Coleman, Johanna A. Kutzer, and August Schaefer; accounting estates of John H. Austin, Frederick P. J. Clark, and Sarah Ann Johnson; matter of estates of Garret Nostrand and James C. Cloyd.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
THE SURROGATE'S COURT.
Wills Proved and Accounts Progressed — To-Day's Calendar.
Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Mary McEvoy, Catharine Reimals, and Gustav A. F. W. Erhardt.
Accounting was had in the estate of Ann Stockholm, and decree filed.
In the matter of the accounting of the executor of Frederick P. J. Clark, which was set down for Friday, an adjournment was taken until today, the guardian for the infant having been injured on Friday by a trolley car.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Johann Anton Kutger, of College Point.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Mary Ann Pettit, of Westbury. Dr. Bogert, of Roslyn, testified that he attended the testatrix professionally. She was suffering from aphasia. The disease affected her speech so that she could not utter a sentence. So far as he could see, the disease did not affect her mind. At the request of her son William, he examined her to see if she was competent to make a will, and arrived at the conclusion that she was.
Margaret McGuire testified that in 1871 she went to nurse the testatrix and took care of her for 18 months, and during that time never heard her speak except to say "yes" or "no." She recognized her stepchildren when they came to see her, and appeared glad to see them.
Yesterday Surrogate Weller admitted to probate the wills of Barbara Rocklein, David M. Tier, Ann Eliza Rose, William H. Hoople and Eliza Killila.
Accounting was had and decree tiled in the estate of Mary A. Acker.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Mary A. Pettit. Louisa Pettit testified that the testatrix used to say that she would not leave her relatives anything. Thomas B. Seaman, who drew the will, said that the testatrix remarked that "the money came from the Pettits and it should go back to them."
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Theresa Terron, Peter Dries, Frost Coleman, Johanna A. Kutzer, and August Schaefer; accounting estates of John H. Austin, Frederick P. J. Clark, and Sarah Ann Johnson; matter of estates of Garret Nostrand and James C. Cloyd.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
William H. Hoople's Will.
New York, 1895
Yesterday Surrogate Weller admitted to probate the will of the late William H. Hoople, who lived on the Hempstead road at Queens.
The executor of the estate filed an inventory stating that he left real estate worth $115,000, and personal property worth $327,500, or $442,500 all told.
He left one child, Mary E. Brinekerhoff, who lives at Hastings on the Hudson, and she is given all of the personal property, worth $327,500.
Joseph Hoople, a brother, was bequeathed $20,000, but he is dead.
William Howard Hoople, of Brooklyn, a nephew, is given real estate worth $10,000.
William G. Hoople, a nephew, also of Brooklyn, is given $55,000 in real estate. The balance of the real estate is given to the daughter, Mrs. Brinckerhoff.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Yesterday Surrogate Weller admitted to probate the will of the late William H. Hoople, who lived on the Hempstead road at Queens.
The executor of the estate filed an inventory stating that he left real estate worth $115,000, and personal property worth $327,500, or $442,500 all told.
He left one child, Mary E. Brinekerhoff, who lives at Hastings on the Hudson, and she is given all of the personal property, worth $327,500.
Joseph Hoople, a brother, was bequeathed $20,000, but he is dead.
William Howard Hoople, of Brooklyn, a nephew, is given real estate worth $10,000.
William G. Hoople, a nephew, also of Brooklyn, is given $55,000 in real estate. The balance of the real estate is given to the daughter, Mrs. Brinckerhoff.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Death Follows an Operation.
New York, 1895
Miss Ida Skidmore, of Setauket, aged 26, died in New York Monday night, from an operation for a cancer. The operation was performed and the deceased was improving, when suddenly she began to sink.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Miss Ida Skidmore, of Setauket, aged 26, died in New York Monday night, from an operation for a cancer. The operation was performed and the deceased was improving, when suddenly she began to sink.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Death of Mrs. Rosst.
New York, 1895
Mrs. Matilda Rosst, wife of William F. Rosst, died at her residence on North Washington street, Jamaica, on Sunday evening. She had long been afflicted with rheumatism and heart disease. She leaves a husband and six children. Her funeral took place from the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Matilda Rosst, wife of William F. Rosst, died at her residence on North Washington street, Jamaica, on Sunday evening. She had long been afflicted with rheumatism and heart disease. She leaves a husband and six children. Her funeral took place from the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Death of an Old Quakeress.
New York, 1895
Mrs. Philena Birdsall, 88 years of age, died at the home of her grandson, Lewis Birdsall, on Smith street, Jamaica, on Sunday morning. The deceased was a member of the Society of Friends. Funeral services were held at her late residence on Wednesday morning. The interment was in the Friends' cemetery at Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Philena Birdsall, 88 years of age, died at the home of her grandson, Lewis Birdsall, on Smith street, Jamaica, on Sunday morning. The deceased was a member of the Society of Friends. Funeral services were held at her late residence on Wednesday morning. The interment was in the Friends' cemetery at Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
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