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.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
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.
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