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.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
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.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
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 17, 2008
A Brakeman's Shocking Death
New York, 1895
John Barring, a brakeman on the Port Jefferson freight train, was crushed to death at Jamaica Monday morning while two cars were being switched to a side track. Barring was at the brake, when the cars came together suddenly, throwing him from his perch on top of the car under the wheels, which passed over his body, killing him instantly. The unfortunate man lived at Ridgewood. He was about 27 years old. The remains were taken in charge by Coroner Nutt, who will hold an inquest.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
John Barring, a brakeman on the Port Jefferson freight train, was crushed to death at Jamaica Monday morning while two cars were being switched to a side track. Barring was at the brake, when the cars came together suddenly, throwing him from his perch on top of the car under the wheels, which passed over his body, killing him instantly. The unfortunate man lived at Ridgewood. He was about 27 years old. The remains were taken in charge by Coroner Nutt, who will hold an inquest.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Other Commentary on Death
So here's the post I'm thinking of:
Death Due to Exposure
The body of James McCarthy was found alongside the railroad track near Manor station Tuesday morning. It was at first thought McCarthy might have met with foul play, but it is now believed he was frozen to death while intoxicated.
Sometimes if I'm at a graveside of someone I don't know -- for whatever reason -- I wonder, what'd that guy die of?
So, if you're ever at the graveside of James McCarthy, New York, who died in March 1895, you can look down and say, They found him alongside the railroad track. At first they thought maybe it was foul play, but later they believed it was something worse. Intoxicated, went over by the railroad track and froze to death.
Not a great way to go!
Death Due to Exposure
The body of James McCarthy was found alongside the railroad track near Manor station Tuesday morning. It was at first thought McCarthy might have met with foul play, but it is now believed he was frozen to death while intoxicated.
Sometimes if I'm at a graveside of someone I don't know -- for whatever reason -- I wonder, what'd that guy die of?
So, if you're ever at the graveside of James McCarthy, New York, who died in March 1895, you can look down and say, They found him alongside the railroad track. At first they thought maybe it was foul play, but later they believed it was something worse. Intoxicated, went over by the railroad track and froze to death.
Not a great way to go!
Commentary on Death
I like reading about people's odd deaths. Some of them are odd only in the sense that you'd prefer death to be fairly noble; you're gathered with your family and give them each a blessing like in biblical times. They sit you up. You reach for the air like Fred Sanford, perhaps grab a rose and extend it up like an offering, then fall over dead.
Everyone stands around, a respectful few minutes of silence, then they start looking at each other like, "What now?" Someone smiles and says something in a half humorous way, a proud statement, "He was quite a fighter," and everyone nods and smiles. But then there's always a cousin or uncle who needs to get out "for air," because death makes him uncomfortable. And anyway, he's been in and out of the room for the last week and is tired of it. So he's out in the parking lot 10 minutes later having a cigarette.
The nurses are checking in in a very quiet way, offering coffee to the survivors, all in a hushed way. But since they're all familiar to the family by now, someone from the family, a lady about 43 -- it could very well be that she does scrapbooking for her family -- will go over and hug them, thank them for all their kindness, and say, yes, I will have a coffee, it sounds good. Someone else will point around the room at 20 used cups, as if to say, "Of course we'll have coffee." Very friendly laughing.
By now, most of the family is away from deceased. But there's always going to be one or two going over, a quick pat on your wrist. You're laying there totally still, mouth still slightly open, but not enough to bother anyone. They're just glad to not be hearing your death rattle and rasping. The peacefulness, though, is stark.
That's not as profound a death as I think would be ideal. It's hard to think right now what the ideal would be. Maybe forgoing morphine, grinning and bearing the pain, telling the family you love them but they can go home, that you want to be alone with your thoughts.
Everyone stands around, a respectful few minutes of silence, then they start looking at each other like, "What now?" Someone smiles and says something in a half humorous way, a proud statement, "He was quite a fighter," and everyone nods and smiles. But then there's always a cousin or uncle who needs to get out "for air," because death makes him uncomfortable. And anyway, he's been in and out of the room for the last week and is tired of it. So he's out in the parking lot 10 minutes later having a cigarette.
The nurses are checking in in a very quiet way, offering coffee to the survivors, all in a hushed way. But since they're all familiar to the family by now, someone from the family, a lady about 43 -- it could very well be that she does scrapbooking for her family -- will go over and hug them, thank them for all their kindness, and say, yes, I will have a coffee, it sounds good. Someone else will point around the room at 20 used cups, as if to say, "Of course we'll have coffee." Very friendly laughing.
By now, most of the family is away from deceased. But there's always going to be one or two going over, a quick pat on your wrist. You're laying there totally still, mouth still slightly open, but not enough to bother anyone. They're just glad to not be hearing your death rattle and rasping. The peacefulness, though, is stark.
That's not as profound a death as I think would be ideal. It's hard to think right now what the ideal would be. Maybe forgoing morphine, grinning and bearing the pain, telling the family you love them but they can go home, that you want to be alone with your thoughts.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Found Dead In Bed
New York, 1895
Miss Hannah Houser, of Brookville, died suddenly Tuesday morning. The woman had been ill for some time, but was not considered dangerously so. She did not respond when called in the morning, and upon going to her bedside it was discovered that she was dead.
Was Ill Only a Few Minutes
Herbert Young, of Stony Brook, died after an illness of less than ten minutes Tuesday. The young man, who was about 21 years old, was standing in a butcher shop apparently in the best of health when he suddenly became ill.
Conductor Parsons Missing
Ira Parsons, of Babylon, has been missing for the past few days. He was a conductor on the Long Island railroad. He had a row with his wife and left town. When his accounts were squared he was found to be heavily indebted.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.
Miss Hannah Houser, of Brookville, died suddenly Tuesday morning. The woman had been ill for some time, but was not considered dangerously so. She did not respond when called in the morning, and upon going to her bedside it was discovered that she was dead.
Was Ill Only a Few Minutes
Herbert Young, of Stony Brook, died after an illness of less than ten minutes Tuesday. The young man, who was about 21 years old, was standing in a butcher shop apparently in the best of health when he suddenly became ill.
Conductor Parsons Missing
Ira Parsons, of Babylon, has been missing for the past few days. He was a conductor on the Long Island railroad. He had a row with his wife and left town. When his accounts were squared he was found to be heavily indebted.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Death of Increase C. Hendrickson
New York, 1895
At a special meeting of the Queens Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, held on March 2, the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his all-wise disposition of events to remove from our midst, and call home to eternal joy our beloved Worthy Comrade, Increase Carpenter Hendrickson, and
Whereas, The devoted and faithful service of our deceased comrade to this company, and the genial and happy relations long held by him with its members, renders it proper that we should place on record our appreciation of his merits and services, therefore
Resolved, That in Increase Carpenter Hendrickson, we recognized a gentleman of excellent endowments of mind and heart, true to his trust and sincere in his friendship among us
Resolved, That we tender to his afflicted family our sincere condolence and our earnest sympathy in their bereavement and affliction.
WM. L. CALLISTER, Secretary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
At a special meeting of the Queens Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, held on March 2, the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his all-wise disposition of events to remove from our midst, and call home to eternal joy our beloved Worthy Comrade, Increase Carpenter Hendrickson, and
Whereas, The devoted and faithful service of our deceased comrade to this company, and the genial and happy relations long held by him with its members, renders it proper that we should place on record our appreciation of his merits and services, therefore
Resolved, That in Increase Carpenter Hendrickson, we recognized a gentleman of excellent endowments of mind and heart, true to his trust and sincere in his friendship among us
Resolved, That we tender to his afflicted family our sincere condolence and our earnest sympathy in their bereavement and affliction.
WM. L. CALLISTER, Secretary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, May 26, 2008
She Rose From The Dead
New York, 1895Mrs. Bowden Restored to Life After the Undertaker Had Come.
Mrs. Bowden, 75 years old, who lives with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey [Hallock], in Bridgehampton, seemed to be stricken with heart failure Sunday. The family physician did all he could, but she sank rapidly. The doctor listened vainly for the heart-beats, and at last pronounced the woman dead.
The undertaker was about to measure the body for a casket when one of the family insisted that the woman might not be dead. The physician, to satisfy him, injected a heart restorative. There was a perceptible movement of the eyelids and the woman's breast moved up and down faintly. Soon she began to breathe, and finally opened her eyes.
Those about the bedside watched in amazement. The woman soon got up, and in less than an hour was walking about the room. Mrs. Bowden says the attack seemed like a fainting spell.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 22, 1895, p. 1.
Note: Probably says Mrs. Harvey Hallock. It's always unfortunate when a little piece is missing like that!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Dead and Frozen to the Ground
New York, 1895
The body of a man was found Monday morning on the old De Mott road, on the outskirts of Laurel Hill. The dead man was apparently about 50 years old. He had a gray moustache and light hair. He was face downward, frozen fast to the ground. There is a gash about four inches long above his forehead, which it is thought was received when he fell. A silver watch and $7.15 in money were found in his pockets. The money was in a plain envelope, and it is believed to have been the man's weekly earnings.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 12.
The body of a man was found Monday morning on the old De Mott road, on the outskirts of Laurel Hill. The dead man was apparently about 50 years old. He had a gray moustache and light hair. He was face downward, frozen fast to the ground. There is a gash about four inches long above his forehead, which it is thought was received when he fell. A silver watch and $7.15 in money were found in his pockets. The money was in a plain envelope, and it is believed to have been the man's weekly earnings.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 12.
Stricken With Paralysis
New York, 1895
Capt. Robert Wells, aged 50, of Stony Brook, was stricken with paralysis of the heart about a week ago and died Wednesday night. He leaves a wife and three children.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 12.
Capt. Robert Wells, aged 50, of Stony Brook, was stricken with paralysis of the heart about a week ago and died Wednesday night. He leaves a wife and three children.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 12.
Will Defend Thomas Rudden
New York, 1895
Lawyer Steinert of Hicksville has been retained to defend Thomas Rudden of Mineola, who is locked up in Harlem on a charge of murderously attacking a woman named Mrs. Tuthill and cutting her with a knife. Rudden lived with his father at Mineola, where his mother died Monday night of pneumonia. He was a brakeman on the Long Island railroad.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 12.
Lawyer Steinert of Hicksville has been retained to defend Thomas Rudden of Mineola, who is locked up in Harlem on a charge of murderously attacking a woman named Mrs. Tuthill and cutting her with a knife. Rudden lived with his father at Mineola, where his mother died Monday night of pneumonia. He was a brakeman on the Long Island railroad.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 12.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Doddridge's Body Washed Ashore
New York, 1895
The body of A. Doddridge, son of the captain of the coal barge Seth Low, which was wrecked on the outer bar off Short Beach on January 14, was washed on the beach opposite Amityville Friday.
The body of Joseph Johnson, the other victim of the wreck, has not been recovered.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 1.
The body of A. Doddridge, son of the captain of the coal barge Seth Low, which was wrecked on the outer bar off Short Beach on January 14, was washed on the beach opposite Amityville Friday.
The body of Joseph Johnson, the other victim of the wreck, has not been recovered.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
New York, 1895
Mr. Andrew Kelly, who has been sick with pneumonia for some time is recovered and able to be about.
Thomas L. Harvey, the well known painter and decorator of Brooklyn Hills, died after a few hours sickness on Friday, from the grip. His funeral took place on Monday from his late residence.
The many friends of Wm. Cunningham were sorry to hear of the sudden death of his mother. She died on Friday from a stroke of apoplexy. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was largely attended. Mrs. Cunningham was largely acquainted and had a host of friends. She leaves a family of grown up daughters and one son.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 12.
Mr. Andrew Kelly, who has been sick with pneumonia for some time is recovered and able to be about.
Thomas L. Harvey, the well known painter and decorator of Brooklyn Hills, died after a few hours sickness on Friday, from the grip. His funeral took place on Monday from his late residence.
The many friends of Wm. Cunningham were sorry to hear of the sudden death of his mother. She died on Friday from a stroke of apoplexy. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was largely attended. Mrs. Cunningham was largely acquainted and had a host of friends. She leaves a family of grown up daughters and one son.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 12.
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
Miss M. Cornwell, of Jefferson avenue, is confined to her home by an attack of grip.
Mrs. Ida Van Brochle Vanderhof, aged 98 years, who last week fell on the floor at her residence and dislocated her hip, is slowly recovering. She is under the care of Dr. Scovil.
Mrs. William Cunningham, of Hamilton avenue, dropped dead while attending to her household duties on Saturday from heart disease. Her funeral took place on Tuesday from St. Benedict's church, Morris Park.
Thomas Harvey of Clarenceville died at his home on the Brooklyn and Jamaica road Friday afternoon after an illness of a few hours from pneumonia and heart failure. His funeral took place Tuesday from St. Benedict's church, Morris Park. The interment was in Calvary cemetery.
Charles Evans, a carpenter employed by Haugaard Brothers of Richmond Hill, while at work on a building on Myrtle avenue Tuesday afternoon fell from a scaffold to the ground, a distance of 25 feet. His hip was broken and he received internal injuries. He was taken to the Jamaica emergency hospital.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 12.
Miss M. Cornwell, of Jefferson avenue, is confined to her home by an attack of grip.
Mrs. Ida Van Brochle Vanderhof, aged 98 years, who last week fell on the floor at her residence and dislocated her hip, is slowly recovering. She is under the care of Dr. Scovil.
Mrs. William Cunningham, of Hamilton avenue, dropped dead while attending to her household duties on Saturday from heart disease. Her funeral took place on Tuesday from St. Benedict's church, Morris Park.
Thomas Harvey of Clarenceville died at his home on the Brooklyn and Jamaica road Friday afternoon after an illness of a few hours from pneumonia and heart failure. His funeral took place Tuesday from St. Benedict's church, Morris Park. The interment was in Calvary cemetery.
Charles Evans, a carpenter employed by Haugaard Brothers of Richmond Hill, while at work on a building on Myrtle avenue Tuesday afternoon fell from a scaffold to the ground, a distance of 25 feet. His hip was broken and he received internal injuries. He was taken to the Jamaica emergency hospital.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 12.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Death of Doctor Taliaferro
New York, 1895
Dr. F. Newton Taliaferro, of Hicksville, died at Aiken, S. C., on Thursday from consumption. Funeral services were held at his late residence on Sunday. The interment was in the Hicksville cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
Dr. F. Newton Taliaferro, of Hicksville, died at Aiken, S. C., on Thursday from consumption. Funeral services were held at his late residence on Sunday. The interment was in the Hicksville cemetery.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
Sherwood's Sudden Death
New York, 1895
Jeremiah Sherwood, about 60 years of age, of Rockville Centre, dropped dead from heart disease while dressing himself Friday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
Jeremiah Sherwood, about 60 years of age, of Rockville Centre, dropped dead from heart disease while dressing himself Friday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
Pneumonia at Jericho
New York, 1895
At Jericho a dozen cases of pneumonia have been reported. The family of Patrick Hines is sorely afflicted. On Thursday evening an infant child was taken ill and on Saturday both Mr. and Mrs. Hines were stricken with pneumonia. Tuesday morning Mrs. Hines died, and Mr. Hines is very low.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
At Jericho a dozen cases of pneumonia have been reported. The family of Patrick Hines is sorely afflicted. On Thursday evening an infant child was taken ill and on Saturday both Mr. and Mrs. Hines were stricken with pneumonia. Tuesday morning Mrs. Hines died, and Mr. Hines is very low.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
Death of a Centenarian
New York, 1895
Mrs. Elizabeth Jervis died at Amityville Tuesday at the age of 100 years, 6 months and 2 days. Her father was a son of Colonel William Smith, governor of Tangiers, who, in 1690, purchased a strip of Long Island fifty miles wide and extending from the sound to the bay. This was known as Setauket.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jervis died at Amityville Tuesday at the age of 100 years, 6 months and 2 days. Her father was a son of Colonel William Smith, governor of Tangiers, who, in 1690, purchased a strip of Long Island fifty miles wide and extending from the sound to the bay. This was known as Setauket.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
Joseph Gee's Sudden Death
New York, 1895
While Joseph Gee, who resides on the outskirts of Hempstead, was walking through his yard toward his house Friday night he was seized with an attack of heart failure. Mahlon Seaman, who was passing, carried Gee into his house, where he soon expired.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
While Joseph Gee, who resides on the outskirts of Hempstead, was walking through his yard toward his house Friday night he was seized with an attack of heart failure. Mahlon Seaman, who was passing, carried Gee into his house, where he soon expired.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 1.
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