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.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
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.
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