From Ontario County Times 1 January 1879
On Monday morning last, Wm. Hankerson, Jr., of Gorham, met
with a serious and extremely painful accident, by which he lost his
left hand. He was working around a husking machine, and, in some
manner, his hand was caught in the machinery and drawn in above the
wrist. Dr. Van Dusen of Gorham was called and the hand was amputated at
the wrist joint. We are unable to learn whether the young man is out of
danger, but as it is feared a second amputation will be necessary,
should presume his condition is somewhat precarious.
From Ontario County Journal 10 January 1879
Team in the Lake - On Monday last, Mr. George C. Mather, whose
farm is about four miles up the west side of the Lake, was driving to
town, the snow drifts compelling him to
follow unusual courses. Near the Dixon farm he was driving near the
lake shore and ventured upon the ice which broke and let his team
through
into the water and mire below. The water was not very deep, so there
was no danger of drowning, but the horses were in the water about an
hour before being finally brought out to a solid and safe
understanding.
From Geneva Gazette 17 January 1879
A Relic of 30 Years Ago - Among the effects of the late Matthew
Easterbrook was found a small group photograph of several members
of the old Geneva Brass Band. The number of figures appearing in
it is seven, just
one-half that of the Band as it was then constituted. They appear
in full uniform, instruments in hand. The original picture, dingy
with the age of 30 years, has been admirably raised
to Cabinet size by Jas. G. Vail, artist, and the faces drawn out
with distinct clearness making (to us) each familiar face easily
recognizable. The persons represented are:
M. Easterbrook, Eb cornet (lately deceased)
P. J. Dorchester, Bb cornet
Richard Hatch, Bb cornet
Henry G. Fleming, alto - deceased in 1855
George Griggs, baritone
Phil. Rupert, bass
S. N. Anthony, bass
If we mistake not a Mr. Boswell was leader of the Band at this
time, and other members were Sam'l Green, Chas. H. Tileston, S. H.
Parker -- the two drummers we cannot recall to mind.
From Ontario County Times 22 January 1879
Mr. Wareham Sheldon of Geneva is probably one of the oldest voters
living in the state. His first presidential ballot was cast in 1808 for
James Madison, fourth president of the United States.
Hugh Boles, a farmer in Naples, met with a severe accident last
Wednesday, while watering his team near Irvin Ausble's. One of the
horses kicked him, fracturing his jaw and inflicting several flesh
wounds about the head and shoulders. Dr. Hess was called and dressed
the wounds.
From Ontario County Journal 7 February 1879
On Thursday of last week William Tracy, of this village,
was brought before Police Justice Hall, on the charge of disorderly and
indecent conduct on the streets - the offense including profane and
obscene language in the hearing of ladies. Tracy pleaded guilty, and
after giving him a severe and wholesome admonitory lecture, the court
sentenced him to disgorge the amount of $15, as a fine, or stand
committed until that financial requirement was met. Justice Hall is
determined to make "awful examples" of some of the representative
roughs whose language and conduct are offensive to the canons of
decency,
and this case may be a profitable warning to that class.
Accident - On Friday last, Albert Miller, a laborer in
the employ of J. Milton Munson of Cheshire, had
one hand badly mutilated by the cylinder of a threshing machine which
he was feeding. Drs. Bentley and Hutchens amputated one finger, but
hope to succeed in saving the rest of the hand.
From Ontario County Journal 14 February 1879
A Mystery Explained - The sudden disappearance, early in November
last, from Fisher's Station, of James E. Bell, a produce
dealer, occasioned a genuine surprise and elicited a large amount of
unfounded censure against the character of Mr. Bell. Recent
developments show the matter in an altogether different light. A
letter, lately received, tells a most astonishing story. The scene of
the story is Memphis, Tenn. The place a boarding house, or more
properly, a hospital for the dead, for bodies have frequently been
carried therefrom. It was at this place that Mr. Bell awoke from the
death-like spell of the fearful scourge that had numbered its victims
by the thousand, and returning consciousness failed to retain any
impression of the manner in which he reached there. His money being all
gone, leads to the conclusion that he was drugged, robbed, and put on
board a steamer and landed at the city where he now
is. He is expected home soon and then we may expect to hear the whole
story.
From Geneva Gazette 21 February 1879
Mrs. Jane Corey had the misfortune to meet with an accident last
week, falling on the slippery sidewalk on Castle st., dislocating her
wrist and injuring her hip -- injuries which will confine her to her
house for weeks.
From Ontario County Journal 28 February 1879
The young people of Academy have organized a Social and Literary
Club. The first meeting was held last Wednesday evening at the
residence of Mr. H. C. Foster, when the following
officers were elected: President, Mr. Frank C. Foster; Vice
President, Mrs. Charles Freer; Secretary, Henry Green.
The next meeting will be held next Wednesday evening at the residence
of Mr. W. L. Foster.
From Geneva Courier 2 March 1879
A Former Genevan - Mrs. Catherine Loper, of Rathboneville,
Steuben county, contributes to the Addison Advertiser of last
week, a very interesting autobiography. She was born near Geneva,
in April 1789. When nineteen she was married, by Rev. Mr. Axtel,
of Geneva, to John H.
Loper, they living together sixty-three years. About ten
years after
the marriage they removed to Rathboneville. In 1834 she joined
the
M. E. church at Penn Yan. Mrs. Loper has had thirteen children,
and
is now in good health and spirits. Her recital of their early
struggles
to secure a home is very interesting, and should "set to thinking" the
young
people of the present who think they have "hard sledding." She
says:
"My companion commenced in great earnest to fell the forest trees,
and I determined if constant night and day toil would aid him in
providing home
for our dear little ones, we would not fail. I used to pick up
brush
in the fallow from morning until night, except as I left the field to
provide
the meals for my family. I have wandered alone in the woods for
miles
in search of the cows, when the baying of the wolves were heard on
every
side, and deer were more plenty and more often seen than domesticated
sheep.
I have sawed fifty pine logs a day for a week at a time with the help
of
my oldest son alone, who was then only twelve years of age. With
his
help I sawed with a cross-cut saw the major part of all the logs that
my
husband got into the mill in winter, and have taken my end of the saw
with
a strong man, standing for hours at a time in snow knee deep, and never
took
cold from exposure that I now remember. I have been left all
alone
with my little children while my husband has been gone down the river,
not
returning from two to six months at a time; during which time I took
care
of the horses, oxen, cows, and superintended all the business connected
with
the farm and crops. I have husked thirty-two bushels of corn in
one
day, besides doing my house-work. I have dragged on the fallow
day
after day; helped to build pole fence around the lots, and took my end
of
the pole every time ! I have raked and bound wheat and oats
season
after season; in a word, there was scarcely anything connected with
practical
farming (plowing excepted), that I have not labored at. In
addition
to my housewifery duties and the aid I rendered on the farm, I carded
and
spun forty knots a day, made flannel for my family and others so that
for
years not a yard of cloth was purchased at a store for the use of my
family.
I also knit all of our own stockings and many pairs for others; and
very
often my husband would pay (in part) for the hired help necessary in
haying
and harvest, with the cloth I had manufactured."
From Geneva Courier 19 March 1879
SAD ACCIDENT AT STANLEY; A MAN'S
HAND INSTANTLY DESTROYED; A Dangerous Work;
An accident occurred at Stanley on Friday last, by which Aaron C.
Rippey lost a hand. He was feeding a corn husker at his barn
when, as nearly as he can state the fact, a stalk formed a loop, caught
his hand, and
drew it in, crushing it at once. The machine was stopped
instantly by his cousin, George C. Rippey, who kicked off the
band by which the power was applied. The others present had
rushed to stop the horses. But for the opportune movement, the
arm would have been drawn into the husker; and it is impossible
to say to what extent injury might have been done. As it was
the hand, up to and including the knuckles, was destroyed. Drs.
James and D. S. Allen, and Dr. Van Dusen were summoned, and the hand
was amputated in front of the wrist joint. He is now doing as
well as can be expected, and he has the sympathy of many friends.
Mr. John S. Rippey lost two or three fingers not far from a year
ago, while using a
husking machine; and one or two others similar accidents have
occurred in this vicinity.
From Ontario County Journal 21 March 1879
The Commissioners of Highways of the town of Gorham met at Reed's
Corners on Saturday last and made the following appointments of
Overseers of Highways for the coming years:
John Harris
George Henry
James Bennett
Byron Washburn
Elisha Pratt
Emery Green
George T. Washburn
Charles Roat
Eli L. Woodward
James Moore
Andrew Smith
John Renwick
James Ketchum
Hiram Eckert
M. E. Pickett
James Lewis
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Johithan Phelps
Albert Hartsough
Patrick Hurley
Thomas Hogan
Daniel Walter
Charles Pearson
Shephard Starr
Gould Birdseye
Reuben Link
N. W. Welsh
William Thompson
Willard Snyder
Deroy J. Harkness
Harvey L. Harmon
Lewis Ringer
Joshua Evered
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Wilson Butcher
John Sanders
Newton Mackey
Lewis Warley
William Dickerson
Uriah Davis
Joshua Washburn, 2d
Charles Ferguson
_____ Briggs
Truman Francisco
Cuyler Arnold
Erastus H. Green
Henry Mapes
William Carson
George Keohler
Jerome Eldridge
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E. P. Birdseye
Levi Taylor
Frank Gage
Horace Jerrould
Monroe Ferguson
Patrick Dawson
John Road
Thomas Smith
Thomas Watkins
Benjamin Green
John W. Mapes
Wm. C. Winne
Wm. Casby
Perry Clark
James M. Pulver, 2d
John Kisor
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From Ontario County Times 26 March 1879
Canadice, N. Y. - Henry Slingerland was severely kicked by a horse
on Monday, the 17th inst., while foddering his stock in the barnyard.
The headstrong animal in question is the family favorite, and has been
for the last twenty-four years, and was never known to do so ungenerous
act before. Mr. Slingerland was hit on the chin and breast and felled
to the ground, where he lay some time unconscious. After recovering
somewhat, he managed to get to the house where he has been confined
most of the time since.
Victor, N. Y. - Mr. John Cline met with a serious accident
while drawing a load of potatoes to the depot. The road is quite narrow
in some places just where they drive up along side of the cars, and on
one side is a sharp declivity of about ten feet. The road was icy and
the wagon commenced to slide, and went down the embankment, dragging
the horses with it. Mr. Cline jumped and escaped with a few slight
bruises. The team was badly tangled in the harness and were
considerably bruised. Assistance soon arrived and they were extricated
from their dangerous position.
From Ontario County Journal 11 April 1879
The Naples Agricultural Society, last Saturday, elected the
following officers for the current year: President, C. S.
Lincoln; Vice-Presidents, Frank Seamans, J. E. Fellows, Wm. R.
Marks, Rus. Brown, P. C. Wetherbury, Wm. Culver, D. A. Wolvin, Martin
Pinney, D. C. Snyder, Martin Kimmel, Frank Clark, Lyman Shepard; Secretary,
E. C. Clark; Corresponding Secretary Secretary, W. L.
Conley.
Victor, N. Y. - Walking Match - There will be a grand amateur
walking match at Jacobs' Hall, commencing at 9 p.m., Friday evening,
April 18th, and lasting 24 hours. The contestants are Messrs. Will
Woodworth of Farmington, and Theodore Conover of Victor -
both young men of splendid form and good amateur walkers. The
conditions of the race are "go as you please," and the amount of the
purse $100. On Saturday afternoon and evening a fine brass band will be
in attendance. The managers of the walk are all well-known men of this
place, and we have no doubt that the race will be a success. Admission
to the hall, 15 cents. Come one, come all.
From Ontario County Times 16 April 1879
On Saturday last occurred what proved to be a comparatively slight
accident, but which might have been attended with more serious results.
Mr. John H. Ferguson and Master John Raines, a young
son of Captain Raines, started out for a drive. Coming out of Mrs.
Fitch's yard on Gorham street, in whose barn the horse was stabled, the
animal became unmanageable and dashed rapidly into the street. Young
Raines, who was driving, was thrown out at the first turn, carrying the
lines with him, while Mr. Ferguson kept his seat until the corner of
Wood street was reached, when he, too, was thrown violently to the
ground. He was picked up in an unsensible condition, and did not
recover consciousness for several hours. His companion was not
seriously injured, and both, at this writing, have recovered from the
effects of the accident.
From Ontario County Times 23 April 1879
Victor, N. Y. - Yesterday afternoon two accidents occurred in
town, neither of which, fortunately, was attended with serious results.
About 1 o'clock Hart Davis, a clerk in the store of A. S.
Newman, while mixing a compound of sulphuric acid and turpentine,
manipulated the fiery liquids carelessly, exciting a lively chemical
action which threw a mixture over him. He was somewhat burned about the
face and arms, but the prompt application of antidotes saved him from
serious injury. Later in the day, Alex. Davidson, who was
sawing lumber in Burgher & Thompson's planing mill, was struck in
the leg by a stick of wood hurled from the swiftly turning saw. The
hurt did not affect him instantly, but in a few moments he fainted
away. He recovered in a short time, and beyond a painful bruise is all
right again.
From Geneva Gazette 2 May 1879
A Serious Accident befel Mr. Wm. Combs Wednesday morning
last. He ascended to the roof of a shed in Dakin's coal yard to
see about making repairs thereto, when the decayed boards broke and Mr.
Combs fell with a heavy thud to the floor beneath. The descent
was 16 to 18 feet, and
by the fall Mr. C. sustained a fracture of the shoulder blade and
suffered a severe contusion on the back of the head. The injuries
rendered him unconscious, in which state he remained for several hours,
giving rise to fears that they would terminate fatally. Dr. Picot
attended him under whose treatment he at length revived. Though
an aged man (of 70 years and upwards) hope may be entertained of
his recovery.
From Ontario County Times 7 May 1879
George Scharer, an aged German, residing with his son-in-law, John
Stemple, on the lake shore near Bristol Springs, left his home on
the 18th day of last month. He told his daughter that he was going to
Naples to stay with some friends of the family for a time. Mr. Scharer
was about 74 years old and in feeble health. He speaks little or no
English. He was last seen at Bristol Springs about 10 o'clock a.m.,
April 18th. Although his friends have made diligent search and inquiry,
nothing has been learned in regard to him since he left. Any
information relating to him will be gratefully received by his family.
From the Naples Record we learn that on Monday night of last week a
serious affray occurred on the road leading from Woodville to that
place, between Joseph Simons and a drunken citizen of Italy
named Ellerington. The latter, it appears, was the offending
party, and attacked Simons without apparent cause. In the fracas which
followed, Ellerington fastened his teeth in his opponent's arm and shut
down hard. Simons returned the compliment by chewing off one of
Ellerington's fingers.
From Geneva Gazette 9 May 1879
Almost a Tragedy in Phelps - From Phelps Citizen, yesterday. -
A serious and possibly fatal accident occurred in this
village shortly before 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, in which Miss
Ella Van Devort, aged sixteen years, was shot by her grandfather, Thomas
Van Devort. The shooting was purely accidental, and no blame
rests with Mr. Van DeVort. The case is a very singular one, and
we give it in detail:
Nearly two weeks ago Charlie Zimmerman, between 13 and 14
years of age, while playing in Mr. Van DeVort's yard, lost a small
single barrel Remington pistol.
Last Tuesday Mrs. VanDevort was in the yard, and seeing
something in the grass, picked it up and carrying it in the house asked
Mr. Van DeVort what it was. After examining it he replied
that it was a small toy pistol. He then pulled back the little hammer
and snapped it; it clicked and he concluded that it was only a child's
blank cap pistol. His granddaughter was in an adjoining room,
and hearing that something had been found asked to see it.
Looking at it she said, "Why, grandpa, that is a toy pistol, such
as little
boys use to fire off fire crackers." This remark, even had
Mr. Van DeVort been suspicious before, threw him entirely off
his guard, and cocking the pistol as he had done several times before,
let the hammer down, there was a short, sharp crack, and the girl threw
up her hands exclaiming, "O, grandpa, I'm shot !" Dr.
Howe was immediately summoned, who found that the ball struck in the
center, and partially crushed in the rings of the trachea, then
glancing
to the left passed upward and backward lodging in the muscles of the
back of the neck. At the time of the accident the girl was about
four feet distant from her grandfather. With the exception of
a profuse hemorrhage, she is doing well, and hopes are entertained of
her recovery.
From Geneva Gazette 9 May 1879
Stanley, N. Y. - It would seem that we have more than
our share of accidents here this spring. Mr. Clarence Cayward,
while working with a sharp chisel a few days ago, had the
misfortune to run it in his knee
causing a dangerous wound, which will probably lay him up for a long
time.
From Ontario County Times 14 May 1879
Shortsville, N. Y. - An exciting runaway occurred here last Friday
soon after noon. Mr. Michael Hosey's horse, which was hitched
on the north side of Main street, became frightened and broke loose,
and started towards the depot. Mr. Frank Quinn of Macedon
attempted to stop him and was knocked down and run over. The animal
then turned and made for the sidewalk in front of A. Simonds &
Co.'s store, upon which were standing several ladies, who made all
possible haste to escape the danger. They all succeeded in getting into
the store except Mrs. Maurice Keefe, who fell upon the stone
step in the doorway just out of reach of the excited horse, which the
next moment rushed by, smashing windows, breaking horse blocks and
sidewalk. For a few moments the excitement was intense, until it was
found that neither Mr. Quinn or Mrs. Keefe were seriously injured. The
horse broke loose from the wagon and then ran east as far as the
plaster mill. Turning north, the animal kept on until it was caught in
Brownsville. It is a great wonder that no more serious damage was done.
From Geneva Gazette 23 May 1879
Mr. Levi Stainton, an old resident of
Geneva, met with a serious accident last Wednesday, which
it is feared will incapacitate him for labor or other manual
exercise for some time to come. In descending from a stand
or table at his house, to which he ascended to hang up a clock, he
missed his footing on a chair and fell heavily, his right side striking
on another chair with such force as to break one if not more of his
ribs. The pain was so severe as fairly to deprive him awhile of
breath. He however visited Dr. Picot who after bandaging him put
him temporarily "in quarantine." Mr. Stainton's age of about 70
years makes such an injury all the more painful and prolonged, yet we
can but hope for his speedy recovery.
From Ontario County Journal 23 May 1879
Last week was an unlucky one for this vicinity. Wednesday night Lewis
Johnson and Charles Sawyer were driving down Main street,
when their carriages came in collision, throwing Johnson to the ground
with great force. His horse at the same time breaking loose from
all restraint, started for home at an increased gait. J. A. Van
Wis, who was riding with Johnson at the time of the collision,
being still in the carriage, and having no means to guide or check the
flying horse, jumped from the carriage, dislocating one of the bones of
his
fore arm at the elbow. Johnson was but slightly injured.
Saturday night James Menteith, Frank Foster and Abram Van
Wie and hands, as to require the services of a physician. Foster
was somewhat burned. There was about three gallons of oil in the were
spearing upon the lake, using kerosene as fuel for their jack light.
It becoming necessary to fill their jack, they made the attempt while
it was lighted, pouring the oil from a large can into the jack. Right
here, as might be expected, an explosion took place, covering them with
the burning fluid. They immediately plunged into the lake, and
extinguished the flames, but not until Menteith was so badly burned
about the face, neck can at the time of the explosion.
From Ontario County Journal 6 June 1879
East Bloomfield, N. Y. - A walking match will come off in
Bradley's Hall tomorrow night between Miss Nellie LeBarr, who
has walked a number of matches in Canandaigua and adjoining towns, and Jerry
Sweeney, of this place, who will undertake to walk 23 miles while
Miss Le Barr walks 20. Patrick Larkins, of Canandaigua,
will participate in this match and prospects are that we will have a
lively walk. McWilliams' band will furnish the music. Walk to commence
at 7
o'clock. Admission 25 cents, children 15 cents.
From Geneva Courier 25 June 1879
Probably Fatal Accident - Mr.
Frank Barber, of Phelps, met with an accident in Geneva
on Friday evening last, which will probably cost him his life. He
was returning from the races at Pre-emption Park. In driving from
the canal bridge to the lake road, his buggy was upset, and the horse
ran away. Mr. Barber held to the
lines, and was dragged some distance. Several ribs were broken,
and he suffered internal injuries, which makes the case a very
dangerous one. The wounded man was taken to his home in
Phelps, and everything possible done for him.
From Ontario County Times 2 July 1879
The Phelps Citizen tells of "a little commotion" that occurred in
Clifton Springs one day last week. It appears that one George
Sellick, aged 18, has been paying attention to Miss Edna
Aldrich, step-daughter to D. Lisk, aged 17. To such an
extent had this intimacy grown, that the young people determined to
leave town together; but Mr. Lisk, learning of the proposed elopement,
met the couple on their way to the depot, gave the young man a piece of
his mind, and sent the girl home. Angry words, tears, repentance!
From Ontario County Journal 4 July 1879
A young man named Fred Palmer, employed in Bostwick's
paint shop on Bemis street, met with an accident yesterday morning. At
the foot of the stairs leading from an upper room to the ground floor
in the building is a large window. Palmer was passing down these stairs
and stumbled, pushing his hand through one of the lights of glass and
cutting a terrible gash across his wrist about three inches above the
wrist
joint. The wound bled copiously, making a distinct trail of blood from
Bemis St. to the office of Dr. J. T. Smith on Main street, where the
doctor
dressed the wound. Palmer was quite weak from the loss of blood, but
will
be all right again, with proper care, in a few days.
From Geneva Gazette 11 July 1879
A deplorable affray occurred at the home
of Allen B. Richards, (corner of Genesee and John sts.)
early on Tuesday morning last, the origin and particulars of which
are substantially as follows: The father and one son arose early.
Before the latter was fairly dressed, he was ordered to feed
the horses. Returning a disrespectful reply as the father thought,
he inflicted personal chastisement upon the lad, who screamed lustily
under the blows. This bro't the mother to the scene, who earnestly
remonstrated against further punishment, and as Richards did not at
once desist, she seized a piece of lath and struck her husband twice
in the face. A man of violent temper, this only enraged him more, and
with hands and feet he dealt repeated blows and kicks upon her. She
essayed
to get away from him and run upstairs; he seized and pulled her back;
she
took refuge in the pantry, but he forced the door open and renewed the
assault. At this moment, the oldest son, Willie, aged about 20 years,
appeared
on the scene. He saw the father pounding and choking his mother. His
eyes fell upon a bread-knife close at hand, and under the exciting
impulse of the moment, seized it and struck the father twice in quick
succession. Blood spurted from the wounds inflicted in the back of the
neck. Fortunately, the knife escaped the jugular and other important
veins. This ended the melee. Mrs. Richards dragged herself to bed, more
dead than alive from injuries and fright. Richards staggered about the
house and fell down the cellar stairs, his course marked with blood.
The boys helped him up, and the younger called Dr. Frank Flood, who
lives just across the street, and he set to work to staunch the flow of
blood. Willie walked down street, and meeting constable Mensch, gave
particulars of the affair and surrendered himself into the hands of
Justice. Examination has been postponed from day to day, awaiting
results from the wounds inflicted. The affair caused great excitement
as an account of it spread throughout the village, and public sentiment
seemed to settle strongly against Richards. His injuries are not as
dangerous as at first apprehended, and he will soon recover. We are
glad to state that Wednesday evening Mr. Richards made his first
advances
towards penitence, confessing his wrong doing, begged forgiveness, and
sought reconciliation. He even exonerated Willie from all blame. His
overtures were met in a forgiving spirit, and harmony all round is
restored. Mr. Richards wishes all legal proceedings against his son to
be dropped,
and that the public will be equally lenient towards himself.
From Ontario County Journal 11 July 1879
John Condon, Michael Curran and Andrew Orr, of this
village, desiring to celebrate the glorious anniversary of our National
Independence in a truly patriotic manner, went to Seneca Point on that
day, and thence rowed to Willow Grove. It is asserted that they carried
a liberal supply of invigorating balm from here; and it is certain that
they were thoroughly loaded with it while at the Grove. After remaining
awhile, they started for the boat to return, and at the edge of the
water
engaged in a fight, during which Curran seized an oar and struck Condon
over the head knocking him senseless. Curren and Orr then immediately
got into the boat and rowed out on the lake. Condon was picked up
insensible,
and it was nearly half an hour before he became conscious. He was
brought
home the same day, and is now rapidly recovering. It was currently
report
the next day that he was dying, but the rumor was without foundation.
Curran and Orr are now in jail awaiting examination.
From Geneva Gazette 18 July 1879
At the last regular meeting, (Monday evening, July
14th), of the "Geneva Brass Band", the following named
members resigned: J. Callahan, E. Sipple, J. Pinkerton, E. Liberty,
W. and Lew Mead. The band now comprises the following talent:
D. G. Sutton, F. L. Smith, W. H. Yates, C. P. Norton, Joe
Wagner, M. M. Andrus, F. H. McDonough, John S. Brockie, C. C. Clark,
with the drummers and the leader of the orchestra to be named
hereafter.
Mr. D. G. Sutton still retains the position of leader
and director, and in a short time announces his ability to furnish both
brass and orchestra music of first class order on reasonable terms. All
engagements to be contracted with Mr. Sutton, leader.
From Ontario County Times 30 July 1879
Victor, N. Y. - Mr. Will Fisher, of Fisher's station, had the
misfortune to break a leg last Saturday. It happened in about this way:
Mr. Fisher had taken a horse to the blacksmith shop to be shod; the
horse was unruly and had to be thrown; in rising it fell on to Fisher,
pushing him down and breaking his leg below the knee. Dr. Palmer, of
this place, was telegraphed, and upon his arrival he found Dr. Green,
of Mendon, who was already engaged in setting the broken limb. The
medical men soon had Mr. Fisher in as comfortable a position as the
circumstances would allow.
On Monday afternoon, between four and five o'clock, a disgraceful
shooting affair took place at the Webster House in this village. The
circumstances so far as our reporter can learn, were as follows: Charles
Lamport and John Gates, both well-known characters of the
village, were sitting in the bar room when Edward Dintruff, a
young man from Rushville, made his appearance. After a wordy skirmish,
good-natured as things go, Lamport asked Dintruff if he would have a
drink. The latter refused the favor and started to go. This seems to
have angered Lamport, who from the first had been somewhat the worse
off for liquor, and after calling him back a second time, he struck at
his Rushville friend, knocking off his hat. Dintruff retreated,
stepping backward toward the front door, with Lamport following, until
just as he reached the steps he pulled out his revolver and shot at his
assailant. He then turned and fled down Main street in a most
precipitate manner. Securing a ride in a passing carriage, he went on
until he reached the eastern branch of the outlet. Here he took one of
Mr. Case's boats and set forth still hatless up the lake. The officers
who were in pursuit followed around by the road on the east side until,
seeing a chance to head off the fugitive, McClary found a boat and
continued the chase on the water. Then ensued a most exciting boat
race, but the officer was the fresher of the two and was fast
overhauling Dintruff, when the latter was taken on board a steam yacht.
This gave him in turn the advantage, and the officer was, of course,
forced to retire. This morning, we understand, Dintruff appeared in
this village and voluntarily gave himself up. He is to have his
examination this afternoon before Police Justice. Lamport, fortunately,
was not seriously injured. The bullet took effect in his left thigh,
producing only a flesh wound that does not even keep him indoors.
From Ontario County Journal 1 August 1879
On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Charles S. Hoyt, who resides on
Gorham street, had a narrow escape from serious if not fatal injury.
She was leaning against the railing of the rear porch of her residence,
when it gave way, and she fell backward to the ground, a distance of
some six or eight feet, striking on her right shoulder and arm. Strange
as
it may appear, no bones were broken, and her injuries, though painful,
are not at all alarming in their character.
From Ontario County Times 27 August 1879
Canadice, N. Y. - Capt. Jacob Francisco had a runaway on Friday
last. He was employed to haul a load of goods for Herman Crooks, who
is moving to Springwater, and while descending a hill, Capt. Francisco,
who is nearly eighty years of age, accidentally fell from his seat on
the load, and his team escaped and ran about a mile, when they were
stopped. No serious damage was done, though a wagon wheel was wrecked
and a barrel of soft-soap and a quantity of canned fruit
indiscriminately scattered. The next day the Captain was on duty again,
hauling his load of goods.
From Ontario County Journal 17 October 1879
Victor, N. Y. - Last Friday evening as Mr. Thomas Neeman and
A. E. Spitz were crossing Mud Creek bridge, on the North Road,
their horse became frightened and unmanageable and as he left the
bridge
jumped the embankment to the bed of the creek below. Mr. Neeman, who
was
driving was pulled over after the horse as he cleared himself from the
buggy. His injuries were quite severe. Mr. Spitz was but slightly
bruised
by being caught between the buggy and bridge while trying to alight.
The
damage to the horse and buggy was slight.
From Ontario County Journal 7 November 1879
B. E. Taylor, of Miller's Corners, had a very narrow escape from
death one day last week while at work at East Bloomfield depot. He was
handling apple barrels, and while upon some barrels, storing them away,
stepped down, slipped and fell, striking his head upon the chime of a
barrel.
He is at work again, but has a very lame arm and black eye.
From Ontario County Journal 7 November 1879
Victor, N. Y. - Mr. Harlow Munson passed his 80th birthday Friday,
October 31st. In August last he had a stroke of paralysis from which he
is still suffering.
From Ontario County Times 12 November 1879
Capt. Daniel Gates, of this village, celebrated his
seventy-seventh birthday on Tuesday of last week, the day of election.
Though so well advanced in years, the Captain has all the vigor of a
young man, and is proud to be able to say that he has always voted the
Republican ticket -- having never missed casting his vote since the
formation of that party. We congratulate him, and join his numerous
friends in the hope that he will live to exercise this privilege for
many years to come.
From Geneva Gazette 21 November 1879
Court of Sessions - The first trial was that of Margaret and
Edward Sexton -- mother and son, the latter only 11 years old- for
"assault and battery with intent to kill"
Wm. Shea. The parties live in North Farmington, are not
only near neighbors but nearly related. Family broils have existed
between them as also involving some of the witnesses for several years,
culminating in June last by the shooting of Shea by the lad, instigated
by his mother, as shown by the evidence. The trial lasted two whole
days, and was sharply contested by counsel on both sides - District
Attorney Rice for the people, J. P. Faurot for the defense. It was also
marked by amusing episodes which convulsed court, jury, bar and
spectators
with uncontrollable laughter. A part of the time the mother had a cross
and crying baby in her arms, which was not quite so amusing, and
occasionally proceedings had to be suspended while the mother took her
little one out to quiet it. The boy was found guilty of the charge
contained in the indictment - his mother of assault and battery only
with a recommendation of mercy on account of her infant child. She was
sentenced to pay a fine of $25
and to stand committed until paid; the boy sent to the Western House of
Refuge for an indefinite period.
James McKee of Victor was next tried for
a forgery perpetrated in Nov. 1874, forging the name of a Mr.
Carpenter to a promissory note of $750, which he disposed of to
Mr. Bement, since deceased. McKee has been absent from the State
for several years, hence the delay in his indictment and trial. He
was defended by Messrs. E. C. Beeman and J. P. Faurot. Verdict, guilty.
From Ontario County Journal 5 December 1879
Charles Hemstead of Gorham met with a sad and painful accident on
Monday of this week. Mr. H. is in the employ of Mr. Rodman, and was
working around a steam clover-thresher; the belt on the pulley became
caught, and he was trying to unfasten it, when his left arm was drawn
in between the belt and the pulley, causing a compound fracture of the
forearm and a compound dislocation of the upper arm. The bone projected
about four inches, stripped of muscle and flesh. Drs. Allen and Van
Dusen, of Gorham, and Dr. Hallenbeck of Canandaigua, were called in
consultation, and it was thought the arm would
have to be amputated. Repository.
From Geneva Gazette 26 December 1879
Painful Accident - Rev. Mr. Brownlee of the M. E. Church and Philip
Crane, both of Geneva, were out for a ride on Tuesday, passing
over into Seneca County, crossing the
track of the Geneva & Ithaca Railroad near the Stacey farm, where
an abrupt curve is made in the road, and being deeply engaged they
did not observe the approach of a train of cars until fully upon them.
They wheeled the horse suddenly and sharply, which overturned the
buggy, throwing both gentlemen violently to the ground. Mr. Brownlee
was but slightly bruised but feels quite sore from the shaking up. Mr.
Crane is injured quite badly. He experienced severe pain about the
region of the heart, from with it is feared he has sustained internal
injuries. Being
advanced in years, his recovery from local injuries will be slow.
From Ontario County Times 31 December 1879
The following is the result of the twenty-seven hour walking match,
which took place in this village on Christmas: First money, Jeptha
Housel of Rushville; second money, John Barry of
Canandaigua; third money, Frank Huxley. The longest distance
made was 102 miles. During Christmas, Alfred Sterling of
Rushville, ran fourteen miles in a trifle over two hours.
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