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.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Fell from His Wheel and Died.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Two Brakemen Injured
New York, 1895
Wynn Cunningham, aged 35 years, a brakeman on the Long Island railroad, stepped from a freight train Thursday afternoon just as it was leaving Lawrence station and his foot was run over by one of the wheels. He was attended by Dr. Schmuck. He will probably lose his foot.
While coupling an engine to its train for the 7:50 o'clock train Thursday night Gilbert Farrington, a brakeman, had his right hand crushed between the bumpers.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 4.
Wynn Cunningham, aged 35 years, a brakeman on the Long Island railroad, stepped from a freight train Thursday afternoon just as it was leaving Lawrence station and his foot was run over by one of the wheels. He was attended by Dr. Schmuck. He will probably lose his foot.
While coupling an engine to its train for the 7:50 o'clock train Thursday night Gilbert Farrington, a brakeman, had his right hand crushed between the bumpers.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 4.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sammis, Benjamin, and Small Die
New York, 1895
Obituary Notes
David S. S. Sammis, one of the best known men in Suffolk County, died at his home in Babylon on Sunday, aged 77 years. For many years he was the proprietor of the Surf Hotel at Fire Island. Three years ago he retired from business, the state purchasing his Fire Island property as a quarantine station for $211,000.
Dr. David H. Benjamin, a leading physician of Northport, died Monday afternoon of Bright's disease. The doctor a few weeks ago passed through a prolonged illness and surprised his physician and friends by recovering.
Ex-Assessor Charles Small of Brooklyn died at his country home at Huntington early Tuesday morning. He was 56 years old. During Mayor Low's administration he was appointed an assessor. He held office from 1881 to 1892.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Obituary Notes
David S. S. Sammis, one of the best known men in Suffolk County, died at his home in Babylon on Sunday, aged 77 years. For many years he was the proprietor of the Surf Hotel at Fire Island. Three years ago he retired from business, the state purchasing his Fire Island property as a quarantine station for $211,000.
Dr. David H. Benjamin, a leading physician of Northport, died Monday afternoon of Bright's disease. The doctor a few weeks ago passed through a prolonged illness and surprised his physician and friends by recovering.
Ex-Assessor Charles Small of Brooklyn died at his country home at Huntington early Tuesday morning. He was 56 years old. During Mayor Low's administration he was appointed an assessor. He held office from 1881 to 1892.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Millionaire Thayer's Will
New York, 1895
The will of the late Arnold Thayer, the millionaire oil merchant has been offered for probate in the Surrogate's Office in Brooklyn. The estate is valued at $1,363,935. Jane J. Thayer, his widow, receives his house at 103 Pierrepont street and his country residence at Roslyn, and their contents.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
The will of the late Arnold Thayer, the millionaire oil merchant has been offered for probate in the Surrogate's Office in Brooklyn. The estate is valued at $1,363,935. Jane J. Thayer, his widow, receives his house at 103 Pierrepont street and his country residence at Roslyn, and their contents.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Wills Proved and Accounts Progressed — To-Day's Calendar
New York, 1895
THE SURROGATE'S COURT.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the will of Phebe T. Smith.
The probate of the will of George Bradish, of Bayside, was refused. Letters testamentary were granted to his son, George J. Bradish. The estate is valued at $79,000.
Accounting was had in the estate of Hannah Bedell, and decree was filed. There was a hearing Thursday before Surrogate Weller in the contested will case of the widow of Samuel Pettit, a hotel keeper of Westbury. Deceased left her property, valued at several thousands of dollars, to the children of her husband, with whom she had been living for some time previous to her death. Her heirs are contesting the provisions of the will. There are seven or eight of them and one of them has come all the way from California to claim a share in the estate.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Phebe U. Malcolm and John Moser.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of R. Mayer Fox, Mary McEvoy, and Teresa J. Delaney; accounting estates of Thomas Pettit and George Watts; real estate proceeding matter of Kate Clohessy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
THE SURROGATE'S COURT.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the will of Phebe T. Smith.
The probate of the will of George Bradish, of Bayside, was refused. Letters testamentary were granted to his son, George J. Bradish. The estate is valued at $79,000.
Accounting was had in the estate of Hannah Bedell, and decree was filed. There was a hearing Thursday before Surrogate Weller in the contested will case of the widow of Samuel Pettit, a hotel keeper of Westbury. Deceased left her property, valued at several thousands of dollars, to the children of her husband, with whom she had been living for some time previous to her death. Her heirs are contesting the provisions of the will. There are seven or eight of them and one of them has come all the way from California to claim a share in the estate.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Phebe U. Malcolm and John Moser.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of R. Mayer Fox, Mary McEvoy, and Teresa J. Delaney; accounting estates of Thomas Pettit and George Watts; real estate proceeding matter of Kate Clohessy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Found Dead in the Woods
New York, 1895
The body of a man about 40 years of age, dressed in dark clothes, with congress gaiters, his head bald and a heavy brown moustache, was found laying in the woods near Maple Grove on Wednesday afternoon. He had evidently been dead twenty-four hours. There was a slip noose around his neck. It was supposed he had hung himself, but there was no mark on his neck, and he was not hanging when found. Coroner Nutt thinks there is something suspicious about the case and will order a post-mortem. The body was removed to Ruoff's morgue at Ozone Park to await identification. The man was apparently of French nationality. There was nothing in his pockets but one key.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
The body of a man about 40 years of age, dressed in dark clothes, with congress gaiters, his head bald and a heavy brown moustache, was found laying in the woods near Maple Grove on Wednesday afternoon. He had evidently been dead twenty-four hours. There was a slip noose around his neck. It was supposed he had hung himself, but there was no mark on his neck, and he was not hanging when found. Coroner Nutt thinks there is something suspicious about the case and will order a post-mortem. The body was removed to Ruoff's morgue at Ozone Park to await identification. The man was apparently of French nationality. There was nothing in his pockets but one key.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Bullet Through His Head
New York, 1895
Jacob Weyrich of Oyster Bay committed suicide Tuesday afternoon by shooting himself. His daughter hearing a report of a revolver in the barn, gave the alarm. Weyrich was found with a bullet hole through his head from temple to temple. He was 56 years of age. No cause can be assigned for the act, as he was in his usual spirits at noon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Jacob Weyrich of Oyster Bay committed suicide Tuesday afternoon by shooting himself. His daughter hearing a report of a revolver in the barn, gave the alarm. Weyrich was found with a bullet hole through his head from temple to temple. He was 56 years of age. No cause can be assigned for the act, as he was in his usual spirits at noon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
The Italian's Body Recovered
New York, 1895
The body of Francisco Gallarrdi, an Italian, of New York City, who fell overboard from a scow in Flushing Creek on May 13th, was recovered Tuesday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
The body of Francisco Gallarrdi, an Italian, of New York City, who fell overboard from a scow in Flushing Creek on May 13th, was recovered Tuesday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Bicycle Rider Runs Over Small Boy
New York, 1895
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News.
Sunday a bicycle rider ran over a small boy at Ozone Park crossing. He was not hurt much.
Jessie A., daughter of Howard Marsh, died of pneumonia after two weeks' sickness. She was a loveable child and a great pet in the neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad affliction.
Ex-Postmaster McArthur died on Tuesday afternoon at his residence, Broadway, Ozone Park. He was confined to his house for six months. He was a prominent member of the Royal Arcanum, and, up to his late sickness, was choirmaster of the Presbyterian church.
The funeral of Adolph Hug, who was a prominent member of the L. & G. fire company, took place on Sunday from his late residence. He was 34 years of age and was sick just five days with pneumonia. There were delegations from the Americus, Deraismes, Jones, Woodhaven, and Union Course companies, over 100 department members in line at the funeral.
Joseph Girard, one of Woodhaven's esteemed citizens, died Tuesday night, aged 73 years. He was for many years the leading man in the Grosjean agate works, and the inventor of a number of valuable patents. He retired from the works a few years ago. Two years ago, when times became hard and work was scarce, Mr. Girard open a soup kitchen at his residence and gave help to a number of deserving people. He leaves only a nephew, Alfred Chaumont, who resided with him for a number of years, and they were warmly attached to each other.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News.
Sunday a bicycle rider ran over a small boy at Ozone Park crossing. He was not hurt much.
Jessie A., daughter of Howard Marsh, died of pneumonia after two weeks' sickness. She was a loveable child and a great pet in the neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad affliction.
Ex-Postmaster McArthur died on Tuesday afternoon at his residence, Broadway, Ozone Park. He was confined to his house for six months. He was a prominent member of the Royal Arcanum, and, up to his late sickness, was choirmaster of the Presbyterian church.
The funeral of Adolph Hug, who was a prominent member of the L. & G. fire company, took place on Sunday from his late residence. He was 34 years of age and was sick just five days with pneumonia. There were delegations from the Americus, Deraismes, Jones, Woodhaven, and Union Course companies, over 100 department members in line at the funeral.
Joseph Girard, one of Woodhaven's esteemed citizens, died Tuesday night, aged 73 years. He was for many years the leading man in the Grosjean agate works, and the inventor of a number of valuable patents. He retired from the works a few years ago. Two years ago, when times became hard and work was scarce, Mr. Girard open a soup kitchen at his residence and gave help to a number of deserving people. He leaves only a nephew, Alfred Chaumont, who resided with him for a number of years, and they were warmly attached to each other.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Death of Mrs. Sarah Fox
New York, 1895
Mrs. Sarah Fox, aged 59 years, sister of Justice Hendrick Hendrickson, died at her home on Shelton avenue, Jamaica, on Sunday, after a long and painful illness. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in the Springfield cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Sarah Fox, aged 59 years, sister of Justice Hendrick Hendrickson, died at her home on Shelton avenue, Jamaica, on Sunday, after a long and painful illness. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in the Springfield cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Cut His Teeth Out
New York, 1895
While John Thurber, a son of Daniel J. Thurber, of Patchogue, was playing with a chisel Sunday he fell and the tool was forced through his chin. A number of the lad's front teeth were knocked out.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
While John Thurber, a son of Daniel J. Thurber, of Patchogue, was playing with a chisel Sunday he fell and the tool was forced through his chin. A number of the lad's front teeth were knocked out.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Tried to Kill His Wife
New York, 1895
When Jacob Kellar, a shoemaker of Greenport, went to New York recently, he was of sound mind. While walking along Forty-second street a beam from a building fell and struck him upon the head.
Monday night he suddenly became insane, and threatened to kill his wife and sister and John F. Bahr, in whose house he lives. The man was arrested by Officer Reeves as he was entering his home brandishing a large knife in the air. He will be removed to the state hospital.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
When Jacob Kellar, a shoemaker of Greenport, went to New York recently, he was of sound mind. While walking along Forty-second street a beam from a building fell and struck him upon the head.
Monday night he suddenly became insane, and threatened to kill his wife and sister and John F. Bahr, in whose house he lives. The man was arrested by Officer Reeves as he was entering his home brandishing a large knife in the air. He will be removed to the state hospital.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Contesting Giant Robinson's Will
New York, 1895
The hearing of the contest in the case of the will of David Robinson of Centre Moriches, took place before Surrogate Nathan D. Petty at Riverhead on Friday. By his will he left his entire estate to a nephew, Erving D. Robinson, age 14, son of Webster Robinson, entirely ignoring Harriet A. Robinson, his widow, Rowell Robinson, a son, Webster Robinson and Irene D. Taylor, a daughter, residing at Newtown. The latter is the contestant. He was separated from his wife at the time of his death and lived the life of a hermit. He was a giant in stature, weighing about 450 pounds.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
The hearing of the contest in the case of the will of David Robinson of Centre Moriches, took place before Surrogate Nathan D. Petty at Riverhead on Friday. By his will he left his entire estate to a nephew, Erving D. Robinson, age 14, son of Webster Robinson, entirely ignoring Harriet A. Robinson, his widow, Rowell Robinson, a son, Webster Robinson and Irene D. Taylor, a daughter, residing at Newtown. The latter is the contestant. He was separated from his wife at the time of his death and lived the life of a hermit. He was a giant in stature, weighing about 450 pounds.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Saved Two Lives; Lost Her Own
New York, 1895
The body of a woman was found on the shore of Gardiner's Bay at Peconic on Saturday morning. Coronor Hartranft's jury rendered a verdict that death was due to drowning. The body was clad in a black alpaca skirt, a light-brown jacket, a gingham apron, and new shoes. It is supposed to be that of a servant who was drowned last February while crossing the ice from Sag Harbor to Shelter Island. Two children were with her. She succeeded in saving their lives, but lost her own in the effort.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
The body of a woman was found on the shore of Gardiner's Bay at Peconic on Saturday morning. Coronor Hartranft's jury rendered a verdict that death was due to drowning. The body was clad in a black alpaca skirt, a light-brown jacket, a gingham apron, and new shoes. It is supposed to be that of a servant who was drowned last February while crossing the ice from Sag Harbor to Shelter Island. Two children were with her. She succeeded in saving their lives, but lost her own in the effort.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Accused of Killing a Girl
New York, 1895
Marshall E. Price, a young man 22 years old, son of Joseph Price of Shelter Island, has been convicted of murdering a girl, 14 years old, named Dean, in Carolina county, Md.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Marshall E. Price, a young man 22 years old, son of Joseph Price of Shelter Island, has been convicted of murdering a girl, 14 years old, named Dean, in Carolina county, Md.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Found Dead in Bed
New York, 1895
Charles B. Cornell was found dead in bed at Baldwins on Tuesday morning. Monday evening he was about the village talking with friends. He was about 60 years of age. He was an extensive oyster planter and accumulated a competency. Death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. He leaves a widow, one son and a daughter.
Miss McMullen's Body Found
The body of the girl found Friday on the shore of Peconic bay near Southold, has been identified as Lillian McMullen, who was drowned between Shelter Island and North Haven as she was crossing the ice on February 17.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Charles B. Cornell was found dead in bed at Baldwins on Tuesday morning. Monday evening he was about the village talking with friends. He was about 60 years of age. He was an extensive oyster planter and accumulated a competency. Death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. He leaves a widow, one son and a daughter.
Miss McMullen's Body Found
The body of the girl found Friday on the shore of Peconic bay near Southold, has been identified as Lillian McMullen, who was drowned between Shelter Island and North Haven as she was crossing the ice on February 17.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Death of Judge Garretson's Mother
New York, 1895
Catherine Rapelje Garretson, mother of County Judge Garretson, died at her residence in Newtown Friday morning, at the age of 84 years. She was the widow of the Rev. Mr. Garretson, who was pastor of the Newtown Reformed church. Mrs. Garretson is survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at the Newtown Reformed church Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services were held at the Newtown Reformed church Sunday afternoon. The deceased had been a member of the church for sixty-four years. The choir sang "Abide With Me," "One by One" and "Asleep in Jesus." Addresses were made by the Rev. C. I. Shepard, the former pastor of the church and the Rev. C. K. Clearwater, the present pastor.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Catherine Rapelje Garretson, mother of County Judge Garretson, died at her residence in Newtown Friday morning, at the age of 84 years. She was the widow of the Rev. Mr. Garretson, who was pastor of the Newtown Reformed church. Mrs. Garretson is survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at the Newtown Reformed church Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services were held at the Newtown Reformed church Sunday afternoon. The deceased had been a member of the church for sixty-four years. The choir sang "Abide With Me," "One by One" and "Asleep in Jesus." Addresses were made by the Rev. C. I. Shepard, the former pastor of the church and the Rev. C. K. Clearwater, the present pastor.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
News in Brief
New York, 1895
Patrick Griffin of Huntington was fined $100 Thursday by Justice Hendrickson for beating his wife.
Peter Butterly, of Jericho, has gone to Ireland for the purpose of erecting a monument to his father, recently deceased.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Patrick Griffin of Huntington was fined $100 Thursday by Justice Hendrickson for beating his wife.
Peter Butterly, of Jericho, has gone to Ireland for the purpose of erecting a monument to his father, recently deceased.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Crashed Between Cars
New York, 1895
Clarence V. Shroder, youngest son of Volney Shroder was seriously injured Friday night. Shroder has been a brakeman on the Long Island railroad for many years. Friday night, while coupling cars at the storage house on Locust avenue, Jamaica, Shroder was crushed between a passenger coach and a box car. He was taken to St. John's hospital at Long Island City.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Clarence V. Shroder, youngest son of Volney Shroder was seriously injured Friday night. Shroder has been a brakeman on the Long Island railroad for many years. Friday night, while coupling cars at the storage house on Locust avenue, Jamaica, Shroder was crushed between a passenger coach and a box car. He was taken to St. John's hospital at Long Island City.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Kelly Tried Suicide
New York, 1895
Christopher Kelly, aged 55 years, living on Washington street, Jamaica, attempted suicide Tuesday morning by cutting his throat with a pocket knife, and then jumping into a cistern in the yard of his residence. He was seen to jump into the cistern by persons who quickly pulled him out. Dr. Flynn sewed up the wound, but gave little hope of his recovery. Kelly has been a sufferer from rheumatism, and said he was tired of living. His wife is in the Brooklyn Hospital undergoing treatment for rheumatism.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Christopher Kelly, aged 55 years, living on Washington street, Jamaica, attempted suicide Tuesday morning by cutting his throat with a pocket knife, and then jumping into a cistern in the yard of his residence. He was seen to jump into the cistern by persons who quickly pulled him out. Dr. Flynn sewed up the wound, but gave little hope of his recovery. Kelly has been a sufferer from rheumatism, and said he was tired of living. His wife is in the Brooklyn Hospital undergoing treatment for rheumatism.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Rust and Mrs. McKee Die
New York, 1895
Mrs. H. A. Rust departed this life at 10.30 P. M. on Tuesday. The people of Aqueduct were surprised to hear the fact announced, although she had been weak for some time. A hemorrhage suddenly ushered her out of time. She was very highly esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral services will be held at the M. P. Church, Centreville avenue, at 2 o'clock to-day. A special funeral sermon will be preached on Sunday evening by the Rev. W. E. Blandy.
Mrs. Hannah McKee, widow of the late George C. McKee, of Jamaica, died at Cypress Hills on Friday. The funeral took place on Sunday. The interment was in Grace church yard.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. H. A. Rust departed this life at 10.30 P. M. on Tuesday. The people of Aqueduct were surprised to hear the fact announced, although she had been weak for some time. A hemorrhage suddenly ushered her out of time. She was very highly esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral services will be held at the M. P. Church, Centreville avenue, at 2 o'clock to-day. A special funeral sermon will be preached on Sunday evening by the Rev. W. E. Blandy.
Mrs. Hannah McKee, widow of the late George C. McKee, of Jamaica, died at Cypress Hills on Friday. The funeral took place on Sunday. The interment was in Grace church yard.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Death of Mrs. Armstrong
New York, 1895
Mrs. Cornelia N. Armstrong, widow of the late John J. Armstrong, died suddenly in Brooklyn on Sunday, at the residence of Mrs. Hagner, her sister. She was in the 64th year of her age. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. The interment was in Maple Grove cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Cornelia N. Armstrong, widow of the late John J. Armstrong, died suddenly in Brooklyn on Sunday, at the residence of Mrs. Hagner, her sister. She was in the 64th year of her age. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. The interment was in Maple Grove cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Ribs Broken by a Horse
New York, 1895
William C. Stringham, a resident of Washington square, Hempstead, while engaged Tuesday night in grooming a young horse was kicked by the animal in his side, breaking two ribs.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 1.
William C. Stringham, a resident of Washington square, Hempstead, while engaged Tuesday night in grooming a young horse was kicked by the animal in his side, breaking two ribs.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 1.
Killed by His Father's Car
New York, 1895
Thomas Barnes, Jr., a son of Thomas Barnes, a driver of a horse car at Huntington, was crushed to death Friday morning under his father's car. As the father neared his home on his car, the child ran out of the yard to give him the usual morning greeting. He made a spring for the front platform, but his foot slipped and he fell under the front wheel of the car, which passed over his head, killing him instantly.
Leonard Gimlet Declared Insane
Gimlet, the victim of epileptic fits from birth, who was rescued from drowning at Sayville, was found to be insane. He was taken to the Poughkeepsie asylum.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 1.
Thomas Barnes, Jr., a son of Thomas Barnes, a driver of a horse car at Huntington, was crushed to death Friday morning under his father's car. As the father neared his home on his car, the child ran out of the yard to give him the usual morning greeting. He made a spring for the front platform, but his foot slipped and he fell under the front wheel of the car, which passed over his head, killing him instantly.
Leonard Gimlet Declared Insane
Gimlet, the victim of epileptic fits from birth, who was rescued from drowning at Sayville, was found to be insane. He was taken to the Poughkeepsie asylum.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Surrogate's Court
New York, 1895
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Mary Fleming, Alfred DeMott and Richard Rhodes. A decree was flied in the accounting of the estate of Eliza Gray and the County Treasurer was appointed successive administrator.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of R. Meyer Fox and Elbert Ludlum.
Obituary Notes
George A. Thayer, a prominent resident of Roslyn, died Friday morning after a brief illness. Mr. Thayer was about 73 years old.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Mary Fleming, Alfred DeMott and Richard Rhodes. A decree was flied in the accounting of the estate of Eliza Gray and the County Treasurer was appointed successive administrator.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of R. Meyer Fox and Elbert Ludlum.
Obituary Notes
George A. Thayer, a prominent resident of Roslyn, died Friday morning after a brief illness. Mr. Thayer was about 73 years old.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
Thrown from Their Carriage
New York, 1895
While Alfred D. Lewis was driving on Wednesday at Hempstead, his spirited horse took fright at a chair on a lawn. The animal bolted and the carriage struck a gate post and was upset.
The occupants, Mr. Lewis, his mother, and his sister, were thrown to the ground. Mrs. Lewis's collar bone was broken. Miss Lewis received a compound fracture of the right arm and several bad bruises. Mr. Lewis's left leg was broken above the ankle.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
While Alfred D. Lewis was driving on Wednesday at Hempstead, his spirited horse took fright at a chair on a lawn. The animal bolted and the carriage struck a gate post and was upset.
The occupants, Mr. Lewis, his mother, and his sister, were thrown to the ground. Mrs. Lewis's collar bone was broken. Miss Lewis received a compound fracture of the right arm and several bad bruises. Mr. Lewis's left leg was broken above the ankle.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
Pickpockets at a Funeral
New York, 1895
A gang of New York pickpockets attended the Conkling funeral at Huntington Saturday. The pocketbooks of Mrs. Stephen K. Gould and Mrs. Joseph Tillott, each containing over $20, were stolen.
Five More Dogs Poisoned
The dog poisoner still continues his work at Sag Harbor. Friday morning five more dogs were found dead on the premises of their owners.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
A gang of New York pickpockets attended the Conkling funeral at Huntington Saturday. The pocketbooks of Mrs. Stephen K. Gould and Mrs. Joseph Tillott, each containing over $20, were stolen.
Five More Dogs Poisoned
The dog poisoner still continues his work at Sag Harbor. Friday morning five more dogs were found dead on the premises of their owners.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
George Bradish Dies Suddenly
New York, 1895
George Bradish of Bayside died suddenly about 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon on a north bound train of the Second avenue elevated railroad, just before it reached the Twenty-third street station. An ambulance surgeon said that his death was due to heart disease. Letters found on the body gave Mr. Bradish's name and address. Mr. Bradish was about 65 years old.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
George Bradish of Bayside died suddenly about 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon on a north bound train of the Second avenue elevated railroad, just before it reached the Twenty-third street station. An ambulance surgeon said that his death was due to heart disease. Letters found on the body gave Mr. Bradish's name and address. Mr. Bradish was about 65 years old.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Williams' Body Recovered
New York, 1895
The body of Charles Williams, whose capsized boat was found in the bay at Bay Shore on Saturday, was recovered Monday by Andrew Baldwin in East Cove. The deceased was 25 years old. He was subject to epileptic fits and the supposition is that, being attacked when out sailing, he fell overboard and was drowned.
He Could Not Live Alone
Uncle Jesse Conklin, the veteran stage driver of Huntington, died Friday morning of paralysis. Mr. Conklin's wife died on Thursday and he only survived her a few hours.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
The body of Charles Williams, whose capsized boat was found in the bay at Bay Shore on Saturday, was recovered Monday by Andrew Baldwin in East Cove. The deceased was 25 years old. He was subject to epileptic fits and the supposition is that, being attacked when out sailing, he fell overboard and was drowned.
He Could Not Live Alone
Uncle Jesse Conklin, the veteran stage driver of Huntington, died Friday morning of paralysis. Mr. Conklin's wife died on Thursday and he only survived her a few hours.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
Struck by a Train
New York, 1895
An Italian organ grinder about 60 years old was struck by a west bound train near Newtown Monday evening. The man will probably die. His left leg was broken and his head frightfully cut.
Two Bodies from Newtown Creek
Two bodies of men were picked up in Newtown Creek on Friday by the crew of the tugboat Vigilant. One body, taken to Davren's undertaking establishment in Jackson avenue, was identified as that of George S. Eaton, of Greenpoint. He was identified by his wife, who said that her husband had been missing for nine weeks.
The body of the other man was taken to Conway's undertaking establishment. In a pocket were two pairs of eyeglasses, a small pocket-knife and two handkerchiefs with the initial "N."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
An Italian organ grinder about 60 years old was struck by a west bound train near Newtown Monday evening. The man will probably die. His left leg was broken and his head frightfully cut.
Two Bodies from Newtown Creek
Two bodies of men were picked up in Newtown Creek on Friday by the crew of the tugboat Vigilant. One body, taken to Davren's undertaking establishment in Jackson avenue, was identified as that of George S. Eaton, of Greenpoint. He was identified by his wife, who said that her husband had been missing for nine weeks.
The body of the other man was taken to Conway's undertaking establishment. In a pocket were two pairs of eyeglasses, a small pocket-knife and two handkerchiefs with the initial "N."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Dug Out of the Mud
New York, 1895
The body of a man was dug out of the mud of Newtown Creek on Monday morning. It had evidently been in the creek about two weeks. There was nothing by which to identify the body. No marks of violence were visible.
Bishop Littlejohn Home
Bishop Littlejohn returned on Tuesday from Kingston, Jamaica. His health is greatly improved.
Three Months in Jail
Abram Craft, of Far Rockaway, was sentenced to three months in the county jail by Justice Smith on Friday. Craft assaulted his brother with a beer bottle recently, inflicting a severe wound.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 1.
The body of a man was dug out of the mud of Newtown Creek on Monday morning. It had evidently been in the creek about two weeks. There was nothing by which to identify the body. No marks of violence were visible.
Bishop Littlejohn Home
Bishop Littlejohn returned on Tuesday from Kingston, Jamaica. His health is greatly improved.
Three Months in Jail
Abram Craft, of Far Rockaway, was sentenced to three months in the county jail by Justice Smith on Friday. Craft assaulted his brother with a beer bottle recently, inflicting a severe wound.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 1.
A Big Dog Broke Her Ribs
New York, 1895
Ellen Doty, daughter of Eldert C. Doty, of Oyster Bay, spent Saturday with friends at Wantagh and in getting out of a wagon a large dog jumped against her, knocking her down and breaking some of her ribs.
Held on Suspicion
John Burns is locked up in New York on suspicion of being implicated in the alleged drowning of a man from pier 28 early Sunday morning. He is a resident of Whitestone. He is 51 years old and has a wife and eight children.
Died Alone in a Barn
John Hall, aged 65 years, formerly a whaler of Sag Harbor, but for fifteen years past a tramp between Sag Harbor and Oakdale during all seasons, was found dead on Sunday by Sylvester Corwin, of Brookhaven, in his barn.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 1.
Ellen Doty, daughter of Eldert C. Doty, of Oyster Bay, spent Saturday with friends at Wantagh and in getting out of a wagon a large dog jumped against her, knocking her down and breaking some of her ribs.
Held on Suspicion
John Burns is locked up in New York on suspicion of being implicated in the alleged drowning of a man from pier 28 early Sunday morning. He is a resident of Whitestone. He is 51 years old and has a wife and eight children.
Died Alone in a Barn
John Hall, aged 65 years, formerly a whaler of Sag Harbor, but for fifteen years past a tramp between Sag Harbor and Oakdale during all seasons, was found dead on Sunday by Sylvester Corwin, of Brookhaven, in his barn.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 1.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Oldest War Veteran Dies
New York, 1895
News in Brief
Captain James Baker, the oldest war veteran in Suffolk county, died Wednesday morning at Sayville. He was 77 years old. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
The death Thursday of Coles Carpenter, of Glen Cove, who had been employed by the Coles family at Dosoris for over half a century removes the oldest colored resident of the town. He was born in 1806.
Captain Edgar C. Bowen, U. S. A., instractor in military tactics at St. Paul's school, Garden City, has been relieved at his own request from further duty.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
News in Brief
Captain James Baker, the oldest war veteran in Suffolk county, died Wednesday morning at Sayville. He was 77 years old. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
The death Thursday of Coles Carpenter, of Glen Cove, who had been employed by the Coles family at Dosoris for over half a century removes the oldest colored resident of the town. He was born in 1806.
Captain Edgar C. Bowen, U. S. A., instractor in military tactics at St. Paul's school, Garden City, has been relieved at his own request from further duty.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
Died
New York, 1895
DAVISON. — In this village, on Wednesday, May 1st, Phebe, widow of the late Tredwell Davison, of Rockville center, in the 80th year of her age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, the 4th inst., at half past twelve o'clock, from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John R. Carpenter, Puntine Street, and at half past two o'clock from St. Mark's M. E. Church, Rockville Centre.
Note: This announcement (Davison) was published as a paid notice in the original newspaper.
Diphtheria Closes a School
Kyle's Institute at Flushing has been closed to prevent the spread of diphtheria. A few days ago Raymond Calvin, one of the students, was stricken with the disease.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
DAVISON. — In this village, on Wednesday, May 1st, Phebe, widow of the late Tredwell Davison, of Rockville center, in the 80th year of her age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, the 4th inst., at half past twelve o'clock, from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John R. Carpenter, Puntine Street, and at half past two o'clock from St. Mark's M. E. Church, Rockville Centre.
Note: This announcement (Davison) was published as a paid notice in the original newspaper.
Diphtheria Closes a School
Kyle's Institute at Flushing has been closed to prevent the spread of diphtheria. A few days ago Raymond Calvin, one of the students, was stricken with the disease.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
Pettit Will Contested
New York, 1895
The Surrogate's Court
Surrogate Weller yesterday heard testimony in the will case of Mary Ann Pettit, of Westbury. The testator died in January, 1894, and bequeathed her property to her eldest sister. The will is contested on the ground of undue influence. Lucretia Pettit nursed the testatrix for two months. She never had any conversation with her as she was suffering from paralysis and could not talk.
The wills of the following persons were admitted to probate: Paschel C. Langevin, Ellen Gorman, John Hicks, Elizabeth Leitner, Julia Gerhardt and Rebecca Hickman.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of John Eden, Stephen W. Carman and Charles DeMott; accounting estate of Abraham C. Baylis.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
The Surrogate's Court
Surrogate Weller yesterday heard testimony in the will case of Mary Ann Pettit, of Westbury. The testator died in January, 1894, and bequeathed her property to her eldest sister. The will is contested on the ground of undue influence. Lucretia Pettit nursed the testatrix for two months. She never had any conversation with her as she was suffering from paralysis and could not talk.
The wills of the following persons were admitted to probate: Paschel C. Langevin, Ellen Gorman, John Hicks, Elizabeth Leitner, Julia Gerhardt and Rebecca Hickman.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of John Eden, Stephen W. Carman and Charles DeMott; accounting estate of Abraham C. Baylis.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Tony Snow, 1955-2008
Tony Snow, 53, died July 12, 2008.
He was a television news commentator at Fox News, then was named press secretary for President Bush.
I remember when he was on Fox. This was back when I watched Fox, which later I quit doing because of their terrible bias. He had a show on Saturday morning that ended with some other guy bringing in freebies gotten to promote movies. It was a very funny segment each week, and Tony was a lot of laughs in the give-and-take with Fox's movie reviewer.
When he became press secretary I was disappointed, because I knew he would be a sharp, intelligent one for whatever was going on in the White House. I would have rather they had someone less capable, someone who might occasionally blow it. But, no, they had to pick Tony Snow. You could really see his intelligence in the way he could talk his way around anything and pretty much keep the reporters at bay.
He had cancer, and had resigned a couple years ago to make more money to support his family. All in all, he seemed like a real decent guy.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
What Has Become of Street?
New York, 1895
At the request of Mrs. James G. McKenna, of Flushing, a general police alarm was sent out on Friday in connection with the disappearance of Mrs. McKenna's brother, John J. Street, who disappeared last June. Mr. Street was 54 years old.
On the day of his disappearance he said he was going to New York. He did not return that day, but sent a letter stating that he would be home the next morning. That was the last seen or heard of him by his friends. His brother and sister have been searching for him ever since, because their father's estate, which is large, cannot be settled without his presence or proof of his death.
Babylon's Old Cemetery Abandoned
The old cemetery in Babylon, having a history dating back beyond Revolutionary days, will soon be a thing of the past. The graveyard, which has been in existence for 200 years, is to be converted into building lots.
"A Thing of Beauty
is a joy forever." Our lawn grass seed has a reputation; it is known to be the very best; we do not ask you to believe this simply because we say so but can prove our assertions by showing you lawns which have been sown with our seed. It is clean, free from weeds and coarse grass, and has a good mixture of white clover. We make a specialty of preparing, sowing, renovating and caring for lawns. J. B. Cooper, 70 Fulton Street. [1895 advertisement]
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 2.
At the request of Mrs. James G. McKenna, of Flushing, a general police alarm was sent out on Friday in connection with the disappearance of Mrs. McKenna's brother, John J. Street, who disappeared last June. Mr. Street was 54 years old.
On the day of his disappearance he said he was going to New York. He did not return that day, but sent a letter stating that he would be home the next morning. That was the last seen or heard of him by his friends. His brother and sister have been searching for him ever since, because their father's estate, which is large, cannot be settled without his presence or proof of his death.
Babylon's Old Cemetery Abandoned
The old cemetery in Babylon, having a history dating back beyond Revolutionary days, will soon be a thing of the past. The graveyard, which has been in existence for 200 years, is to be converted into building lots.
"A Thing of Beauty
is a joy forever." Our lawn grass seed has a reputation; it is known to be the very best; we do not ask you to believe this simply because we say so but can prove our assertions by showing you lawns which have been sown with our seed. It is clean, free from weeds and coarse grass, and has a good mixture of white clover. We make a specialty of preparing, sowing, renovating and caring for lawns. J. B. Cooper, 70 Fulton Street. [1895 advertisement]
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 2.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery
New York, 1895
John N. Stearns, the temperance advocate, who was well known on Long Island, and in fact all over the country, died in Greenpoint on Tuesday. He will be buried in Maple Grove Cemetery today.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 8.
John N. Stearns, the temperance advocate, who was well known on Long Island, and in fact all over the country, died in Greenpoint on Tuesday. He will be buried in Maple Grove Cemetery today.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 8.
The Surrogate's Court
New York, 1895
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Richard Dudgeon and Thomas H. Quigley.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Sarah L. Smith, Adeline A. Way, Elbert Ludlum and William H. Smith; accounting in the estates of Jacob Schaefer, Josephine S. DeBevoise and Joseph Mead; matter of the estate of Hugh Potter; administration case of Sarah L. Smith.
Damages for His Boy's Death
Bartley Delaney of Astoria on Wednesday received a judgment of $2,500 against the Steinway railway company, before Judge Barnard. His 6 year old boy was [killed*] by a trolley car.
*Piece of the newspaper missing, so this word is a guess.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 8.
Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Richard Dudgeon and Thomas H. Quigley.
To-day's calendar — Will cases of Sarah L. Smith, Adeline A. Way, Elbert Ludlum and William H. Smith; accounting in the estates of Jacob Schaefer, Josephine S. DeBevoise and Joseph Mead; matter of the estate of Hugh Potter; administration case of Sarah L. Smith.
Damages for His Boy's Death
Bartley Delaney of Astoria on Wednesday received a judgment of $2,500 against the Steinway railway company, before Judge Barnard. His 6 year old boy was [killed*] by a trolley car.
*Piece of the newspaper missing, so this word is a guess.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 8.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Corporal Dowling's Leg Broken
New York, 1895
Corporal Patrick Dowling of Company A, United States engineers, at Willets' Point, while playing handball Tuesday morning slipped and fell, breaking his right leg below the knee.
Wholesale Dog Poisoning
There was a wholesale poisoning of dogs in Sag Harbor Sunday night. Some person distributed meat containing strychnine through the streets, which resulted in the death of 25 dogs.
Captain McNicoll Dies Suddenly
Captain William McNicoll of the canal boat Mary Pierson, lying at New's coal dock on the Hunter's Point side of Newtown creek, died suddenly Saturday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
Corporal Patrick Dowling of Company A, United States engineers, at Willets' Point, while playing handball Tuesday morning slipped and fell, breaking his right leg below the knee.
Wholesale Dog Poisoning
There was a wholesale poisoning of dogs in Sag Harbor Sunday night. Some person distributed meat containing strychnine through the streets, which resulted in the death of 25 dogs.
Captain McNicoll Dies Suddenly
Captain William McNicoll of the canal boat Mary Pierson, lying at New's coal dock on the Hunter's Point side of Newtown creek, died suddenly Saturday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
Fingers Cut Off by a Car Seat
New York, 1895
Joseph Dailey, a five-year-old child, was playing about some cars in the old carshed at Far Rockaway on Friday, with some companions. Suddenly one of them dropped the seat on the boy's hand. Two of his fingers were cut off.
Settled Her Claim
Mrs. John Powell, who lives near the village of Hempstead, has accepted a proposition to settle her claim against the Long Island railroad company for the death of her husband. The company will pay the widow $1,250.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
Joseph Dailey, a five-year-old child, was playing about some cars in the old carshed at Far Rockaway on Friday, with some companions. Suddenly one of them dropped the seat on the boy's hand. Two of his fingers were cut off.
Settled Her Claim
Mrs. John Powell, who lives near the village of Hempstead, has accepted a proposition to settle her claim against the Long Island railroad company for the death of her husband. The company will pay the widow $1,250.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
Roth's First Bicycle Ride
New York, 1895
A large number of bicyclists from Brooklyn stopped at Roth's hotel at Hempstead for dinner on Sunday. After dinner the cyclers proposed that the proprietor, S. N. R. Roth, who had never been on a wheel, should be given a lesson. Roth consented and mounting a wheel rode about a block. While attempting to turn round he fell heavily to the ground, breaking his left arm above the wrist.
Hand Crushed in Machinery
Frank Burkhelder, an engineer in the Garden City water works, had his right hand crushed while oiling the machinery Sunday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
A large number of bicyclists from Brooklyn stopped at Roth's hotel at Hempstead for dinner on Sunday. After dinner the cyclers proposed that the proprietor, S. N. R. Roth, who had never been on a wheel, should be given a lesson. Roth consented and mounting a wheel rode about a block. While attempting to turn round he fell heavily to the ground, breaking his left arm above the wrist.
Hand Crushed in Machinery
Frank Burkhelder, an engineer in the Garden City water works, had his right hand crushed while oiling the machinery Sunday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
Thought a Corpse Alive
New York, 1895
Mrs. Dreda Dorning, wife of Nathaniel Dorning, of East Hampton, died suddenly last Friday. The funeral was to have taken place Monday. After the services were over several women whispered that the corpse was alive. The funeral was stopped, and the mourners returned to the house. Drs. Bell and Osborne examined the body and found no signs of life.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
Mrs. Dreda Dorning, wife of Nathaniel Dorning, of East Hampton, died suddenly last Friday. The funeral was to have taken place Monday. After the services were over several women whispered that the corpse was alive. The funeral was stopped, and the mourners returned to the house. Drs. Bell and Osborne examined the body and found no signs of life.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
Father and Son Injured
New York, 1895
George Stone and his son were injured in a runaway accident at Brentwood, on Friday. The men were returning home with a load of wood. Suddenly the dashboard of the wagon slipped, and the wood fell upon the heels of the horses. The animals plunged forward, and father and son were thrown under the wagon, the wheels passing over them. The elder Stone had his leg broken, and the youth sustained a fracture of his foot.
No Trace of Poison
Coroner Strong of Long Island City will make an analysis of the stomach of Annie Royer. The girl came from Islip three weeks ago and died on Thursday in great agony. The doctors who held the autopsy failed to discover any poison, as had been intimated.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
George Stone and his son were injured in a runaway accident at Brentwood, on Friday. The men were returning home with a load of wood. Suddenly the dashboard of the wagon slipped, and the wood fell upon the heels of the horses. The animals plunged forward, and father and son were thrown under the wagon, the wheels passing over them. The elder Stone had his leg broken, and the youth sustained a fracture of his foot.
No Trace of Poison
Coroner Strong of Long Island City will make an analysis of the stomach of Annie Royer. The girl came from Islip three weeks ago and died on Thursday in great agony. The doctors who held the autopsy failed to discover any poison, as had been intimated.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 26, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Found Dead in His Berth
New York, 1895William Barclay, second mate of the Scotch ship Barcraig, taking on a cargo of oil for China at the Standard Oil works, Long Island City, was found dead in his berth Monday morning.
Ayer's Cathartic Pills (1895 advertisement)
Henry Ward Beecher once informed a man who came to him complaining of gloomy and despondent feelings, that what he most needed was a good cathartic, meaning, of course, such a medicine as Ayer's Cathartic Pills, every dose being effective.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 5.
Maple Grove Cemetery's Growth
New York, 1895
The Maple Grove Cemetery report quite a steady increase of interments there this year over last, but as the board of health returns from New York and neighboring cities do not show any greater death rate than former years, in fact, for 1895 so far it has been somewhat less than the average, the increased number of burials at Maple Grove is undoubtedly occasioned by it becoming better known and appreciated by those who are obliged to patronize cemeteries. Maple Grove certainly has many advantages in its location over some of the larger and older cemeteries, and its grounds are admirably adapted for a beautiful burial place.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 2.
The Maple Grove Cemetery report quite a steady increase of interments there this year over last, but as the board of health returns from New York and neighboring cities do not show any greater death rate than former years, in fact, for 1895 so far it has been somewhat less than the average, the increased number of burials at Maple Grove is undoubtedly occasioned by it becoming better known and appreciated by those who are obliged to patronize cemeteries. Maple Grove certainly has many advantages in its location over some of the larger and older cemeteries, and its grounds are admirably adapted for a beautiful burial place.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 2.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
The Surrogate's Court
New York, 1895
The will of Richard Dudgeon, of Oyster Bay, was filed on Monday for probate in the surrogate's office. The testator bequeaths Eriphemia Stansbury of Danville, Ill., $2,000; his brother William, $2,000; Wemys Dudgeon, $2,000; his sister, Margaret Dudgeon, $5,000 (upon her death to be divided equally among his children). To his friend, John F. Dettman, he gives $5,000, and the rest of his property he divides equally between his sons, Richard, Frank and William, and his daughter Jessie F. Van Name.
Surrogate Weller yesterday denied the motion to have an accounting in the estate of Eliza Gray, on the ground that the executor could not now account, the estate of the testator's husband having not yet been settled, and it would not be safe for him to make an accounting and pay over any money until he knew the liabilities of the husband's estate.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Mary Ann Pettit, of Westbury.
To-day's calendar — Will case of Elbert Hegeman; real estate proceedings of Alexander H. Collison; accounting estate of Alexander H. Collison.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 8.
The will of Richard Dudgeon, of Oyster Bay, was filed on Monday for probate in the surrogate's office. The testator bequeaths Eriphemia Stansbury of Danville, Ill., $2,000; his brother William, $2,000; Wemys Dudgeon, $2,000; his sister, Margaret Dudgeon, $5,000 (upon her death to be divided equally among his children). To his friend, John F. Dettman, he gives $5,000, and the rest of his property he divides equally between his sons, Richard, Frank and William, and his daughter Jessie F. Van Name.
Surrogate Weller yesterday denied the motion to have an accounting in the estate of Eliza Gray, on the ground that the executor could not now account, the estate of the testator's husband having not yet been settled, and it would not be safe for him to make an accounting and pay over any money until he knew the liabilities of the husband's estate.
Testimony was taken in the contested will case of Mary Ann Pettit, of Westbury.
To-day's calendar — Will case of Elbert Hegeman; real estate proceedings of Alexander H. Collison; accounting estate of Alexander H. Collison.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 8.
Death of George A. Creed
New York, 1895
George A. Creed, who for many years was a resident of the village of Jamaica, died in Jersey City on Saturday, aged 63 years. The deceased was a veteran of the late war, having enlisted from Jamaica in the Fortieth (Mozart) regiment. His funeral took place on Tuesday. The interment was in Prospect cemetery, Jamaica.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 8.
George A. Creed, who for many years was a resident of the village of Jamaica, died in Jersey City on Saturday, aged 63 years. The deceased was a veteran of the late war, having enlisted from Jamaica in the Fortieth (Mozart) regiment. His funeral took place on Tuesday. The interment was in Prospect cemetery, Jamaica.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 8.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Deaths from Pneumonia
New York, 1895
Leander Anderson died Friday at Ocean Side, near Rockville Center, of pneumonia. Three deaths have occurred in the family, the mother and two sons being the victims. The peculiar feature of the case is that all three died of pneumonia, and within a week of each other.
A Youth Beats His Mother
Charles Gerrity, of Patchogue, made a brutal attack on his aged mother Friday afternoon, beating her and throwing her out of the house. Constable Merrich tried to arrest him, but he escaped and took to the woods.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 1.
Leander Anderson died Friday at Ocean Side, near Rockville Center, of pneumonia. Three deaths have occurred in the family, the mother and two sons being the victims. The peculiar feature of the case is that all three died of pneumonia, and within a week of each other.
A Youth Beats His Mother
Charles Gerrity, of Patchogue, made a brutal attack on his aged mother Friday afternoon, beating her and throwing her out of the house. Constable Merrich tried to arrest him, but he escaped and took to the woods.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 1.
Fell Off the Dock and Drowned
New York, 1895
Maggie Jones of Douglaston took little six-year-old Freddie Ellebrect fishing on Friday. The two went to the village dock. Little Freddie dropped his line, and soon there was a tug at the end. In the excitement that followed the lad fell overboard. He was pulled out by William Harper, Elf Brown and Michael Costin. The lad was rolled on a barrel, but could not be resuscitated. He died in a few minutes.
Upset the Doughnut Grease
Thomas Gorman, a baker employed in Muldoon's bakery at Long Island City, upset a cauldron of grease, in which he had been boiling doughnuts, early Monday morning. He was severely burned about the legs and body. He was taken to St. John's hospital. The grease caught fire and the fire department was called out to extinguish the flames.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 1.
Maggie Jones of Douglaston took little six-year-old Freddie Ellebrect fishing on Friday. The two went to the village dock. Little Freddie dropped his line, and soon there was a tug at the end. In the excitement that followed the lad fell overboard. He was pulled out by William Harper, Elf Brown and Michael Costin. The lad was rolled on a barrel, but could not be resuscitated. He died in a few minutes.
Upset the Doughnut Grease
Thomas Gorman, a baker employed in Muldoon's bakery at Long Island City, upset a cauldron of grease, in which he had been boiling doughnuts, early Monday morning. He was severely burned about the legs and body. He was taken to St. John's hospital. The grease caught fire and the fire department was called out to extinguish the flames.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 1.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Fell Dead in the Street
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.
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.
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.
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