Four Inquests in Four Days

New York, 1895

For four consecutive days coroner's inquests have been held in Bay Shore. The fourth one occurred Friday over the remains of Mrs. McLaughlin. She fell dead as she opened the door of her home.


Sayre Proves His Sanity

The action to adjudge Rufus Sayre, of Southampton, incapable of managing his own affairs has been set aside by Judge Smith. The application was made by Sayre's brother.


Grip and Pneumonia Prevalent

Grip and pneumonia are having full sway in Bay Shore. Within three days five persons have died.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.