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.
Friday, July 25, 2008
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.
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