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1885...DEATH
1 April 1885
Bklyn Daily Eagle-ATWOOD - On Monday, March 30, James G. ATWOOD, aged 37. Funeral
services at his late residence, 111 Berkeley place at 4 P. M.,
Wednesday, April 1. Interment Townshend, Vt.
AUSTIN - On Tuesday morning, March 31, after a short illness, Robert F.
AUSTIN of Austin, Nichols & Co. Notice of funeral hereafter.
BAXTER - In this city at the residence of her parents, 22 Chapel st.,
Catharine, beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth BAXTER. Relatives and
friends of her family, also those of her brother Michael, are requested
to attend the funeral from her late residence on Friday, April 3, at
2:30 P. M.
BEDELL - March 31, 1885, at his late residence 337 Smith st., Chester
BEDELL, in the 71st year of his age. Funeral services in the Carroll
Park M. E. Church, on Friday the 3rd inst., at 2 P. M.
BOYLE - March 30, Catharine BOYLE, aged 38 years, beloved wife of Thomas
BOYLE. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from her late residence, 82 Degraw st., on Thursday,
April 2, at 2 P. M. sharp.
BRAMAN - On Wednesday morning, April 1, 1885, Charles Francis, eldest
son of Hiram V. V. and Irene B. BRAMAN, in the 15th year of his age.
Notice of funeral to-morrow.
BRENTON - On March 31, at her residence, 52 Hicks st., Jane Ferguson
Graniger BRENTON, widow of the late Captain Francis J. BRENTON, U. S.
N., in the 54th year of her age. Relatives and friends of the family
are invited to attend the funeral at St. Ann’s Church on the Heights,
corner Clinton and Livingston sts., on Thursday, April 2
BUTLER - Bridget, wife of the late William BUTLER, of the parish of
Ballymore, County Westmeath, Ireland, in the 61st year of her age.
Relatives and friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral
from her late residence, 141 Hudson av., Thursday, April 2 at 2 o’clock.
DOUGLASS - On Tuesday, March 31, Daniel Howard DOUGLASS, in the 34th
year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral on Thursday, April 2, at 3:30 P. M., at his late
residence, 232 Twenty-sixth st. (Canada papers please copy.)
FRAMPTON - On March 30, Florence A. FRAMPTON, daughter of Charles and
Louise FRAMPTON, in the 25th year of her age. Funeral will take place
Thursday, April2, from the First place M. E. Church, corner First place
and Henry st.
HUGHES - On Friday, March 27, 1885, at his late residence, Sudbury,
Mass., of inflammatory rheumatism, Richard HUGHES, beloved husband of
Dora White, a native of Leitrim, Kings County, Ireland, aged 26 years.
KNOPF - On Wednesday, April 1, Fredericka H. KNOPF, beloved wife of
Daniel KNOPF, in her 60th year of age. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 54
Cedar st., on Friday, April 3, at 2 o’clock P. M. Omit flowers.
MCKEON - Suddenly, on Wednesday, April 1, 1885, Thomas MCKEON in his
48th year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from
his late residence, 112 ˝ Clymer st., E. D., on Saturday, April 4, 1885
MORTIMER - On March 31, 1885, Stanley, infant son of Charles G. and
Nellie E. MORTIMER aged 7 months and 14 days. Funeral Wednesday, April
1, at 1 o’clock, from 132 Flatbush av.
MURPHY - April 1, Charlotte, daughter of Thomas L. and Susan R. MURPHY,
in her 8th year. Funeral will take place from the residence of her
parents, 545 Hancock st., on Friday at 2 p. m.
NICHOLS - On Tuesday morning, March 31, at her home Bridgeton, N. J.,
Maria Lake, only daughter of Percival NICHOLS. Funeral on Thursday
NOLAN - Catharine, wife of Patrick NOLAN, aged 55 years, late of
Thuries, County Tipperary, Ireland. Relatives and friends are
respectfully requested to attend the funeral, on Thursday, April 2,
1885, at 2 p. m., from her late residence, 114 Ninth st., S. E.
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush.
RIKER - On Monday, March 30, Samuel S., son of the late Abraham and
Pauline RIKER. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral services from his late residence, 140 Dean st., Brooklyn,
Thursday evening, at 8 (or 6?) o’clock.
SIEFKEN - On Tuesday, March 31, of pneumonia, John H. SIEFKEN. Funeral
private, from his late residence, April 2.
WINTER - Suddenly, March 30, 1885, William Henry WINTER, aged 64 years.
Funeral services at his late residence, 32 South Portland av., at 1:30
P. M., Thursday, April 2. Funeral private.
THE STORY TOLD BY FRIENDS OF MICHAEL MULLEN
Going to the Kings County Hospital with Forty-six Dollars in his Pocket
and Dying Without a Penny - What His Sister Says.
The ambulance that rattled over the stones of South Eighth street on
the afternoon of the 23rd of February last had started from No. 86 on
that thoroughfare, between Second and Third streets. Its occupants were
an attendant physician from the County Hospital at Flatbush and Michael
MULLEN whose livid face shown plainly that he had not many weeks to
live. MULLEN had been suffering from chronic dyspepsia, aggravated by
gastritis, since the death of his wife the preceding Summer, and had
boarded with his sister, Mrs. MCKENNA, of 86 South Eighth street, and
her husband for the past eight months. Mrs. MCKENNA in bidding him
goodbye had cautioned him to be careful about the money he had wrapped
up in his inner vest pocket. It was made up of two twenty dollar bills,
one five dollar bill and a dollar in small change. In addition there
were a certificate showing that MULLEN was entitled to claim a portion
of a lot for burial purposes in Holy Cross Cemetery and a scapular.
MUULEN lingered for more than four weeks and died last Friday. If he
had made any sign that he wished to see his relatives or others before
his death, that fact was not communicated to those interested. Late on
Saturday night last MCKENNA received a telegraphic dispatch from Dr.
ARNOLD, of the Hospital, informing him that MULLEN had died the previous
day and asking what disposition would be made of the body. MCKEENA and
his wife started for the Hospital on Sunday morning. They are extremely
poor people and were constrained to walk the entire distance from their
home in the Eastern District. When they reached the HOSPITAL, Mrs.
MCKENNA questioned the nurse in attendance as to what had been done with
MCKENNA's money.
Six nurses were examined and five of them professed entire ignorance as
to what had become of the $46, and indeed were ignorant that the late
patient had possessed any money at all. One only recollected that
MULLEN had asked a few days before his death to have a twenty dollar
bill changed, and had seen the note in MULLEN's hand although he could
not tell of what denomination it was. Dr. ARNOLD asked if there were
any legitimate expenses for which the money might have been used but he
could not remember that MULLEN had occasion to pay for anything more
costly than tobacco or some such trifle. The burial certificate and
scapular were found. Mrs. MCKENNA claims that Dr. ARNOLD said to her
when the examination of the employees was over, "You should be glad to
get back the burial and scapular." A pair of shoes and some stockings
of very little value were also captured by those who had despoiled
MULLEN's dead body. His relatives had not sufficient money to bury him
and that office was performed at the expense of the County.
BURNED ALIVE
The Shocking Fate of an Old Lady
Her Unsuccessful Effort to Escape a Tragic End - Last Night's Fire in
Skillman Avenue
About 6 o'clock last evening while Mrs. Ellen KELLY, a widow lady. About
65 years, was lighting a parlor lamp in the front room on the second
floor of the two story and basement frame dwelling, No. 142 Skillman
avenue, she let it fall and the place was instantly in flames. She was
alone at the time, and in endeavoring to escape seems to have fallen
down beside the shattered lamp. Before any assistance could reach her
she was burned to death, the fact that the place was on fire not having
been noticed by the neighbors till the smoke and flame had done their
deadly work. The firemen and police were on the ground a few minutes
after the alarm was sent out. Officer CAMPBELL, of the Sixth Precinct,
who happened to be near the place when the alarm was given, attempted to
enter the premises by a rear window and rescue the woman, but several
large and heavy trunks were in the way, and by the time he got to the
front of the house again the fire had gained such headway that rescue
was impossible. As the second story window is not more than about
fifteen feet from the stoop, a ladder would have enabled him to reach
the front room where the unfortunate woman was, but it does not appear
that anybody thought of such an expedient until it was too late.
Mr. John G. KELLY, son of the deceased and owner of the premises, lived
with her. He was temporarily absent in the neighborhood when the
accident occurred. She was found prostrate and already dead with the
broken lamp beside her. The appearance of the charred and contorted
limbs showed that she died in horrible agony. As a considerable
quantity of the oil from which the fatal lamp was supplied, remains in
the house, Mr. KELLY signified to the EAGLE reporter this morning his
intention to keep it for analysis to aid the Coroner's investigation.
The house is damaged to the extent of $1,000, but is insured for $2,000.
The first floor was occupied by Arnold UBERMAN, and the basement by a
Mrs. SCHREEVE. Their furniture, uninsured, has been badly damaged. The
two story frame building, No. 144 Skillman avenue, owned by George F.
MARINUE, has been damaged by water, to the extent, it is said, of $500
and is uninsured.
Mrs. KELLY had two sons, the one already mentioned and another in
Massachusetts, both grown up. The Coroner has been notified.
AUSTIN - Suddenly, Tuesday, March 31, Robert F. AUSTIN, senior partner
of Austin, Nichols & Co. Funeral services on Saturday morning, April 4,
at 11 o'clock, from his late residence, Clinton avenue. Friends and
relatives are invited. Interment at Greenwood, at the convenience of
the family. Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
2 April 1885
BAXTER -- In this city, at the residence of her parents, 22 Chapel st,
Catharine, beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth BAXTER. Relatives and
friends of her family, also those of her brother Michael, are requested
to attend the funeral from her late residence on Friday, April 3
BEDELL -- March 31, 1885, at his late residence, 337 Smith st, Chester
BEDELL, in the 71st year of his age. Funeral services in the Carroll
Park M. E. Church on Friday, the 3rd instant, at 2 P. M.
BRAMAN -- On Wednesday morning, April 1, 1885, Charles Francis, eldest
son of Hiram V. V. and Irene P. BRAMAN, in the 15th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at
92 South Oxford st, on Saturday, at 1:30 P. M.
BREWSTER -- Wednesday evening, April 1, Harriett A. COMSTOCK, wife of
Jared BREWSTER. The funeral will take place at her late residence, 148
Amity st, Saturday, April 4, at 2 P. M. Friends will kindle omit flowers.
CLARK -- On Wednesday, April 1, at the residence of her sister, Mrs.
MORGAN, 445 Waverly av, Mary CLARK, late of Montreal, in the 42nd years
of her age. Funeral private.
DEERING -- On Tuesday, MARCH 31, Harriet C. DEERING, wife of Charles F.
DEERING, aged 49 years. Funeral services at 13 Cranberry st, at 3 P.
M., Friday, 3rd inst.
DRAPER -- In Brooklyn, April 1, Miss Eliza DRAPER, aged 70 years.
Funeral on Friday, April 3, at 2 o’clock P. M., from the residence of
her brother, John DRAPER, No. 16 Butler st.
FARRELL -- On Thursday morning, April 2, John J., only son of Mary and
the late John FARRELL. Relatives and friends of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence, 29 Debevoise place, on
Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
GALE -- In New York City, on April 1, Julia Eliza, wife of Thomas D.
GALE and daughter of the late Julia Maria GLEASON and Caleb S. FISK.
Friends and relatives of the family are invited to attend the funeral
from 124 Lexington av, on Friday, 3rd inst., at 2 o’clock.
GOIN -- On Tuesday, March 31, of pleuro pneumonia, John A. GOIN. Friends
and relatives respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of his father, John W. GOIN, 568 Pacific st, April 3
IRELAND -- On Wednesday, April 1, Anna M. IRELAND. Funeral services at
her late residence, 88 Pulaski st, on Thursday, April 2, at 7 P. M.
Interment private.
JAUREGUI -- Our worthy brother and Past Master, Juan JAUREGUI, lost a
child ten years ago. Members of La Universal Lodge, No. 751, are
fraternally invited to attend the funeral on the 3rd inst. at 2 P. M.
from 227 Hooper st. V. GUERRA, Master
KNOPF -- On Wednesday, April 1, Fredericka H. KNOPF, beloved wife of
Daniel KNOPF, in the 60th year of her age. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 54
Cedar st, on Friday, April 3 Omit flowers.
LORENZ -- Suddenly, on the 1st inst., Edith E., daughter of Sadie S. and
the late Charles LORENZ. Interment at Philadelphia.
MCKEON -- Suddenly, on Wednesday, April 1, 1885, Thomas MCKEON, in his
48th year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from
his late residence, 112 ˝ Clymer st, E. D., on Saturday morning, April
4, 1885, at 2 o’clock.
MURPHY -- April 1, Charlotte, daughter of Thomas L. and Susan R. MURPHY,
in her 8th year. Funeral will take place from the residence of her
parents, 545 Hancock st, on Friday at 2 P. M.
RENOLDS -- In Brooklyn, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Peter RENOLDS,
beloved husband of Margaret DENNIN, in his 58th year. His relatives and
friends are respectfully requested to attend his funeral from his late
residence, 89 Spencer st, on Sunday, April 5 at 2 o’clock
RIELLY -- On March 31, at the Home for Consumptives, Susan REILLY, in the
23rd year of her age. Her friends and the members of the Bethel of
Plymouth Church are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services
at the Bethel Chapel, 13 Hicks st, on Friday at 2 o’clock.
RIKER -- On Monday, March 30, Samuel S., son of the late Abraham and
Pauline RIKER. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral services from his late residence, 140 Dean st, Brooklyn,
Thursday evening, at 8 o’clock.
SCHLIEMANN -- On April 1, August SCHLIEMANN, husband of D. K. SCHLIEMANN,
in the 35th year of his age. Funeral to take place on Saturday, the 4th
inst. at 1:30 from the residence of Mr. H. C. MANGELS, No. 389 Bergen street.
3 April 1885
ANTHONY - On April 2, at her late residence, 229 Dean st, Elizabeth
ANTHONY, aged 63 years, 10 months and 2 days.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M.
AUSTIN - Suddenly, Tuesday, March 31, Robert F. AUSTIN, senior partner
of Austin, Nichols & Co. Funeral services on Saturday morning, April 4,
at 11 o'clock, from his late residence, 435 Clinton av. Friends and
relatives are invited. Interment at Greenwood, at the convenience of
the family. Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
BAGLEY - On Thursday, April 2, after a long and severe illness, Bernard
J., eldest son of William and Elizabeth BAGLEY. Funeral from the
residence of his parents, 11 Chapel st. on Sunday, April 5, P.M.
BERGEN - At his residence 95 Quincy st, on Thursday, April 2, Leonard M.
BERGEN. Particulars at further notice.
BELL - On the 2nd of April, Thomas BELL, aged 40. Relatives and friends
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his
sister, 1,087 Pacific st., on Saturday, at 2 o'clock.
BRAMAN - On Wednesday morning, April 1, 1885, Charles Francis, the
eldest son of Hiram V. V, and Irene B. BRAMAN, in the 15th year of his
age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral at 92 South Oxford st., on Saturday at 1:30 P. M.
BREWSTER - Wednesday evening, April 1, Harriet A. COMSTOCK, wife of
Jared BREWSTER. The funeral will take place at her late residence, 143
Amity st, Saturday at April 4. Friends will kindly omit flowers.
CLOWES - On Friday morning, April 3, at his late residence, 685 Bedford
av., Isaac CLOWES, in the 56th year of his age. Funeral notice
hereafter. [Hempstead papers please copy.]
DILLON - On Thursday, April 2, Kate F. DILLON. In her 34th year.
Funeral Sunday, April 5, from the residence of her brother in law, I. L.
BYRNE, 120 Willoughby st.
DOOLEY - On April 2, of pneumonia, daughter of Mr. William H. and Mary
DOOLEY, aged 1 year 10 months and 15 days. Funeral to take place at
their residence, 202 Prospect st, on Saturday, April 4, at 2 P. M.,
sharp. To be interred at Calvary Cemetery.
DOUGLASS - On Thursday, 2nd inst., at 61 Poplar st, Brooklyn, Richard D.
DOUGLASS, General Superintendent of the Brooklyn Children's Aid Society,
in the 48th year of his age. Opportunity will be given to friends to
view the remains on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock, at the
Newsboys Home, 61 Poplar st. The funeral services will be held at
Plymouth Church on Monday next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
EDEN - At his late residence, No. 176 Dean st, on Thursday, April 2,
1885, Dedrick Henry EDEN, in his 68th year. Funeral services at home
Sunday afternoon, April 5, at 4 o'clock. Burial private.
EGLESTEN - In Flatbush, L. I., on Friday, April 3, 1885, Mrs. Margaret
EGLESTEN, relict of the late John EGLESTEN, formerly of Rochester, N.Y.,
in the 82nd year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her son, H.
J. EGLESTEN, Clarkson st, at Flatbush, L. I., Sunday, April 5.
FARRELL - On Thursday morning, April 2, John J., only son of Mary and
the late John FARRELL. Relatives and friends of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence, 29 Debevoise place, on
Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
FISH - In this city on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Sarah, widow of Rev. A.
FISH deceased, in the 84th year of her age. Funeral to-morrow, Friday,
at 8 o'clock P. N. , at the residence of her son, George G. FISH, 419
Van Buren st. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.
Interment at Detroit, Mich.
HUDSON - On Thursday, April 2, William J., youngest son of George and
the late Anna Hudson. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the
funeral on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of his
brother, No. 231 Raymond st.
KENNY - On April 3, Good Friday morning, Julia Lamont, youngest daughter
of the late P. G. and Catharine R. KENNY. Notice of funeral hereafter.
KILPATRICK - On Thursday, April 2, 1885, James KILPATRICK, aged 80
years, of Dromore West, County Sligo, Ireland. Friends are invited to
attend the funeral from the residence of his son in law, James SIMMONDS,
857 Fulton st., on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M.
RAFFA - At his late residence at Parkville, L. I., Pasquale RAFFA, in
the 48th year of his age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral on Sunday, April 5, at 1:30 P. M., from the Congregational
Church, Parkville. Train leaves Culver's depot at 1 o'clock. [San
Francisco papers please copy.]
RENOLDS - In Brooklyn, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Peter RENOLDS, the
beloved husband of Margaret DENNIN, in his 58th year. His relatives and
friends are respectfully requested to attend his funeral from his late
residence, 89 Spencer st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock.
RICKARD - On Thursday, April 2, Grace, youngest daughter of Alexander
and Imogene D. RICKARD, aged 3 years and 6 months. Funeral private.
SCHLIEMANN - On April 1, August SCHLIEMANN, husband of D. E. SCHLIEMANN,
in the 35th year of his age. Funeral to take place on Saturday the 4th
inst., at 1:30 from the residence of Mr. H. C. MANGELS, No.389 Bergen st.
TAYLOR - April 2, of pneumonia, Phebe Frances TAYLOR, widow of the late
John Brower TAYLOR. Notice of funeral hereafter.
WALLACE - On April 2, 185, William WALLACE, aged 29 years and 7 months.
Funeral from the residence of his sister, 87 Fourth av., on Saturday,April 4.
WILMARTH - At Amityville, L. I., on Wednesday, April1, 1885, Phebe, wife
of Edmund WILMARTH. Funeral at Upper M. E. Church, Amityville,
on Friday, April 3, at 1 P. M.
REHILL'S DEATH
The Alleged Election Night Homicide
Examination Before Justice Naeher This Morning - Dr. Peter Hughes
Testifies Positively that Rehill Died of Meningitis Caused by an Injury
to the Head, and that Liver Trouble was but a Secondary Cause.
The case of the People against John DUNN and William WINNE, charged with
the homicide of Supervisor Hugh REHILL, whose death on March 15, it is
alleged, was the result of a felonious assault committed on him by the
defendants on the night of November 7, in front of Supervisor Lawrence
CARROLL's liquor store, corner of North Third and Second streets, was
resumed before Justice NAEHER this morning. Assistant District Attorney
CLARKE and ex-District Attorney Samuel H. MORRIS appeared for the
prosecution and Jeremiah WEREBERG for the defense.
Dr. Peter HUGHES, of No. 206 Third street, testified as follows: I knew
Hugh REHILL personally for ten years; treated him professionally four
years before his decease only once and was next called to attend at the
post mortem examination; Dr. VALENTINE conducted it; I took part in it;
four physicians were present, Drs. VALENTINE, CREAMER, MURPHY and
myself.; I examined the brain and liver; these were the two principal
organs; it was I who cut the cap off the skull; the brain presented all
the signs of acute inflammation - meningitis; I heard it was early in
November when REHILL was assaulted; I think it was about the 16th of
March when we made the post mortem; don't recollect exactly; I found
traces on the skull of a wound which had healed up; it was about two by
three inches in extent; under the place where the wound was I found much
inflammation; the inflammation I attribute to the injury he received;
the coverings of the brain were all congested; the membranes and
substance of the brain was also inflamed; I found fluid in the
cavities; the brain had a yellow, nasty color and the membranes adhered
to the brain itself; there was a thickening and softening of them; the
condition was that known professionally as meningitis; I discovered the
cause of death; believed that he died from meningitis and liver trouble;
the latter as a hastener of death, the primary cause being meningitis;
the liver trouble was a secondary cause; a weak person would not be able
to stand an attack of meningitis as well as a strong person.
Cross examined: My recollection is clear as to the examination; I found
traces of erysipelas; I believe that REHILL suffered at the time of his
death from erysipelas; his leg was slightly swollen; I was not
particular as to the erysipelas; the erysipelas I am satisfied did not
cause death; I know nothing about the erysipelas; he had enlarged liver;
don't know how long he had been suffering from it; might have had it for
six months; the liver weighed about four or five pounds, while the
natural weight would be about three pounds; don't think the liver
trouble caused death, people are not apt to die of liver trouble at this
stage; I found chronic meningitis; can't tell how long he had been
suffering; there is no fixed times during which a person afflicted with
meningitis might live; various causes, such as fevers, sunstroke,
alcoholism, kidney trouble, etc., might cause meningitis; I don't know
whether the deceased was drinking man; I judge that the meningitis was
caused by the wound from the situation of the inflammation; only know of
the blow by what I was told; pain in the head, dullness of vision and
delirium, stammering and restlessness at night - these are some of the
symptoms of meningitis; I know Dr. DUGGAN; his reputation as a physician
is good; bleeding at the nose is not, in my opinion, a symptom of liver
trouble; deceased was suffering not from virrhposis, but from
hypertrophy of the liver; if the usual symptoms were absent and I found
the appearance of the brain as I found them, I would still say that the
man had meningitis as a primary cause; the usual symptoms might be
entirely absent and the patient have meningitis; I have had about twenty
or thirty cases in practice where patients have died of meningitis.
Redirect: If the deceased complained of headache after the assault, was
sometimes drowsy, dull sighted and delirious, tottered in his gait, my
attention would be directed to the brain and I would ascribe the
symptoms to meningitis; I would look for that; one symptom all persons
suffering from meningitis manifest, coma or unconsciousness before
death; there is no particular symptom which is necessarily exhibited in
every case of meningitis two or three days before death, nor necessarily
any combination of symptoms.
Mary A. REHILL, sister of the deceased, testified: I lived at the home
of the deceased; the wound was on the top of the head to the right side;
the wound had been dressed when he came home; he was put to bed and was
confined to his bed for nearly three weeks; he was able then to get
around and he called on Dr. SWEENEY; on the 8th of March he became sick
again and remained in his bed till his death; Dr. DUGGAN was called in
on the 18th and stopped once a day; deceased was delirious when Dr.
DUGGAN was present; I was by the bedside of deceased night and day; my
brother complained of headache. In answer to Mr. CLARKE, Mr. WERNBERG
objecting; He lost his rest during the night after the assault; he used
to rest well; he would have to rise during the night; the second night
after the assault he vomited blood all night; he frequently had bleeding
from the nose from that night on; he would have bleeding from the nose
for two hours at a time; he said that his head ached in the place where
he received the blow; he complained of it to the time of his death, even
during the last week when he was delirious; after the assault he lost
his memory; he tottered in his gait; I thought it was from weakness; he
also fell away in flesh; before the assault he was stout and weighed
about 230 pounds; he was unconscious at times for about three days
before his death; he was delirious, also, immediately after the assault;
he showed it in the presence of Dr. DUGGAN, and said that he "wanted to
go home," though he was already at home; Dr. DUGGAN prescribed a tonic
and a wash.
Cross examined: I never saw deceased drunk; he was not a drinking man;
I saw him intoxicated but once, and that was years ago, never within
recent years; he was not in any business; he kept a saloon three years
ago; he seldom staid out all night; never saw him come home intoxicated;
about three years ago he had bleeding at the nose; in the latter part of
August or early in September he had been ill of dysentery the doctor said.
George H. LENDERS described the difficulty in front of CARROLL's on
election night as he did on the inquest; and also testified to seeing
WINNE strike REHILL on the head with a pistol; also to various symptoms
manifested by deceased after the assault till his last illness, such as
tottering, loss of memory, delirium, &c.
The case was here adjourned until Friday, 10th instant.
A BARREN ISLAND TRAGEDY
Michael Hooley Dying of Kicks Received There Saturday Last.
Michael HOOLEY, received into St. Catherine's Hospital yesterday
afternoon suffering from sever injuries about the body and head, made
his ante mortem statement last evening to Coroner HESSE. In it he
charges that while he was playing a game of cards with a friend on
Barren Island Saturday afternoon he was set upon without any provocation
by Thomas HOOLEY, John FRASH and George FRASH, who wished to draw him
into a fight; that he went away to a house kept by a man named CONWAY in
order to elude them, but that they followed him, knocked him down and
kicked him, inflicting the injuries of which he is about to die.
4 April 1885
THE BARREN ISLAN TRAGEDY
Death of Michael Horley in St. Catharine's Hospital
Michael HORLEY, Whop was taken to St. Catharine's Hospital on Thursday
afternoon, suffering from injuries which he alleged he had received on
Saturday last at Barren Island, as already reported in the EAGLE, died
yesterday afternoon. An autopsy held this morning disclosed the fact
that death was caused by the rupture of one of the internal vital
organs. The police of East New York are on the trail of HORLEY's
assailants, Jacob THOMAS, George FRASH and John FRASH.
THE LATE RICHARD D. DOUGLASS
A Tribute to His Memory by the Trustees of the Children's Aid Society.
The Board of Trustees of the Brooklyn's Aid Society, at a meeting held
yesterday, adopted the following minutes and resolution:
It having pleased Divine Providence to remove by death our friend and
late associate, Richard D. DOUGLASS, general superintendent of this
society, the Board of Trustees desires to enter on its minutes some
expression of its appreciation of his worth and our loss.
Mr. DOUGLASS became connected with this society soon after his (sic)
organization, and for the past twelve years has been its general
superintendent. He has ever been a zealous, faithful and efficient
officer. The growth and usefulness of the varied and extensive work of
this society has been largely owing to his farseeing plans, to his
arduous labors and to his personal influence.
He has won the lasting gratitude of the poor of Brooklyn by the kindly
interest in which he has ever manifested in their behalf, and he was
highly esteemed and loved by all who were associated with him in his
work. Although his duties were than sufficient for his time and
strength his benevolence could not be limited to the objects of this
society, but wherever a work was proposed or in progress for the benefit
of the poor of Brooklyn, and especially for the benefit of children, his
heart, and if possible his hand, went out in sympathy with that work.
This large hearted earnest Christian worker has been called to his
eternal reward. What a glorious rest for him, but to this society an
unspeakable loss.
Resolved, That the foregoing be published in the daily newspapers of
Brooklyn, and a copy be furnished to the bereaved family of the
deceased, with the assurance of our tender and cordial sympathy with them.
ANOTHER VETERAN GONE
Peter FINN, a war veteran of the Fourteenth Regiment, died yesterday.
His remains will be buried from his late residence, corner of Pacific
and Nevins street, to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The War Veteran
Association of the Fourteenth Regiment, will assemble at their
headquarters in the City Hall, with red caps and white gloves at 1 o'
clock. Post Rankin No. 10, G. A. R., of which he was a member, is also
ordered to parade.
A SERIES OF MISFORTUNES
Adonijah UNDERHILL, of Long Island City, has been followed by a series
of misfortunes in rapid order. First of all he lost his position on the
Long Island Railroad. A little later his residence was burned with most
of its contents. Then thieves plundered his new residence. Mrs.
UNDERHILL's name was forged on a check on the family grocer, and lastly
a son died suddenly.
ADAMS - In Louisville, Ky., March 31, 1885, Minnie Ethel, daughter of
Warren P. and Minnie E. ADAMS, of Boston, Mass., and granddaughter of J.
O. POWLIS, formerly of this city, aged 6 years and 3 months.
ANTHONY - On April 2, at her late residence, 229 Dean st, Elizabeth
ANTHONY, aged 63 years, 10 months and 2 days. Relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sunday,
April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M.
BAGLEY - On Thursday, April 2, after a long and severe illness, Bernard
J., eldest son William and Elizabeth BAGLEY. Funeral from the residence
of his parents, 11 Chapel st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M.
BEDELL - At Glenwood, L. I., Phebe, wife of Ichabod BEDELL, and daughter
of Peter J. and Annie Amelia BROWN. Funeral at Glenwood Manor, April 6,
at 1 P. M. Carriages will meet the 11 A. M. train from the Flatbush av.
At Glen Head Depot.
BERGEN - On Thursday, April 2, Leonard M. BERGEN. Services at
residence, 95 Quincy st, on Monday, April 6, at 7:30 P. M. Interment at
Hempstead, L. I. Flowers declined.
CLOWES - On April 3, Isaac CLOWES, in the 56th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late
residence, 635 Bedford av, Sunday at 4 P. M. Interment at Cypress Hills
Monday private.
DILLON - On Thursday, April 2, Kate F. DILLON, in her 34th year.
Funeral Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M., from the residence of her
brother in law, I. L. BYRNE, 120 Willoughby street.
DOUGLASS - On Thursday, 2nd inst., at 61 Poplar st, Richard D. DOUGLASS,
General Superintendent of the Brooklyn's Children's Aid Society, in the
48th years of his age. Opportunity will be given to friends to view the
remains on Sunday afternoon, from 2 to 4 o'clock, at the Newsboys' Home,
61 Poplar st. The funeral services will be held at Plymouth Church on
Monday next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
DUBOURG - On the 2nd ult., Magloire Clement DUBOURG, private of
Thirteenth Regiment, son of Magloire Clement DUBOURG, captain au long
cours, and grandson of Pierre Dominique DUBOURG, Captain of the French
Imperial Marines. Funeral at 10 A. M. on Sunday, 373 Gold st. "The
Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away - blessed be his name."
FORDHAM - April 4, at the residence of her son in law, Zeno C.
WATERBURY, 159 Monroe st, Mary J. FORDHAM, aged 68 years. Prayers at
the house, Sunday, at 5:30 P. M. Funeral services at Sag Harbor, L. I.,
Monday afternoon. Friends will kindly omit flowers.
KILPATRICK - On Thursday, April 2, 1885, James KILPATRICK, aged 80
years, of Dromore West, County Sligo, Ireland. Friends are invited to
attend the funeral from the residence of his son in law, James SIMMONDS,
857 Fulton st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M.
KENNY - On April 3, Good Friday morning, Julia Lamont, youngest daughter
of the late P. G. and Catharine R. KENNY. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, 20
Lafayette av, on Sunday, the 5th inst.
LOWE - On Friday, April 3, Mary A., relict of the late John LOWE, in the
89th year of her age. Funeral services at her late residence, 519
Lafayette av, on Sunday at 7:30 P. M. Interment on Monday at Greenwood.
MALONEY - At his residence, Rockaway av, Brownsville, John MALONEY, aged
68 years, native of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral on Sunday.
PHILIP - Entered into rest, on Saturday, April 4, A. M., Mary PHILIP,
beloved wife of Alfred PHILIP, Sr. Funeral services from Greenwood
Baptist Church, Fourth av, and Fifteenth st, Tuesday, April 7
RAFFA - At his late residence at Parkville, L. I., Pasquale RAFFA, in
the 48th year of his age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral on Sunday, April 5, at 1:30 P. M., from the Congregational
Church, Parkville. Train leaves Culver's depot at 1 o'clock. [San
Francisco papers please copy.]
RENOLDS - In Brooklyn, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Peter RENOLDS, the
beloved husband of Margaret DENNIN, in his 58th year. His relatives and
friends are respectfully requested to attend his funeral from his late
residence, 89 Spencer st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock.
RICKARD - On Thursday, April2, Grace, youngest daughter of Alexander and
Imogene D. RICKARD, aged 3 years and 6 months. Funeral private.
STRAIT - On Friday morning, April 3, Gussie STRAIT, daughter of Mrs. A.
STRAIT. Funeral from her late residence, 273 Wyckoff st, Sunday, April 5.
STORRS - Suddenly, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Susan F. STORRS, widow of
the late James H. STORRS. Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services at her late residence, 44 Grace
court, on Monday, April 6, at 2 P. M.
TAYLOR - On April 2, of pneumonia, Phebe Francis TAYLOR, widow of the
late John Brower TAYLOR. Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son
in law, Peter T. LONGWORTH, 112 Fifty-fifth st, near Second av, on
Sunday, April 5, at half-past two P. M.
WICKS - On Saturday, April 4, William WICKS, in the 23rd year of his
age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, 179 Wyckoff st, on Monday at 2 P. M.
WICKES - On Friday, April 3, 1885, at 7:30 P. M., after a brief illness,
Ella Stoddard. Beloved daughter of J. Jay and Ada WICKES, in the 14th
year of her age. Funeral private.
WINSLOW - At his residence, 56 Quincy st, April 4, Ferdinand S. WINSLOW,
in his 56th year. Notice of funeral hereafter. Chicago papers please copy.
ADAMS - In Louisville, Ky., March 31, 1885, Minnie Ethel, daughter of
Warren P. and Minnie E. ADAMS, of Boston, Mass., and granddaughter of J.
O. POWLIS, formerly of this city, aged 6 years and 3 months.
ANTHONY - On April 2, at her late residence, 229 Dean st, Elizabeth
ANTHONY, aged 63 years, 10 months and 2 days. Relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sunday,
April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M.
BAGLEY - On Thursday, April 2, after a long and severe illness, Bernard
J., eldest son William and Elizabeth BAGLEY. Funeral from the residence
of his parents, 11 Chapel st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M.
BEDELL - At Glenwood, L. I., Phebe, wife of Ichabod BEDELL, and daughter
of Peter J. and Annie Amelia BROWN. Funeral at Glenwood Manor, April 6,
at 1 P. M. Carriages will meet the 11 A. M. train from the Flatbush av.
At Glen Head Depot.
BERGEN - On Thursday, April 2, Leonard M. BERGEN. Services at
residence, 95 Quincy st, on Monday, April 6, at 7:30 P. M. Interment at
Hempstead, L. I. Flowers declined.
CLOWES - On April 3, Isaac CLOWES, in the 56th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late
residence, 635 Bedford av, Sunday at 4 P. M. Interment at Cypress Hills
Monday private.
DILLON - On Thursday, April 2, Kate F. DILLON, in her 34th year.
Funeral Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M., from the residence of her
brother in law, I. L. BYRNE, 120 Willoughby street.
DOUGLASS - On Thursday, 2nd inst., at 61 Poplar st, Richard D. DOUGLASS,
General Superintendent of the Brooklyn's Children's Aid Society, in the
48th years of his age. Opportunity will be given to friends to view the
remains on Sunday afternoon, from 2 to 4 o'clock, at the Newsboys' Home,
61 Poplar st. The funeral services will be held at Plymouth Church on
Monday next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
DUBOURG - On the 2nd ult., Magloire Clement DUBOURG, private of
Thirteenth Regiment, son of Magloire Clement DUBOURG, captain au long
cours, and grandson of Pierre Dominique DUBOURG, Captain of the French
Imperial Marines. Funeral at 10 A. M. on Sunday, 373 Gold st. "The
Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away - blessed be his name."
EDEN - At his late residence, No. 176 Dean st, on Thursday, April 2,
1885, Dedrick Henry EDEN, in his 68th year. Funeral services at house
Sunday afternoon, April 5, at 4 o'clock. Burial private.
FARRELL - On Thursday morning, April 2, John J., only son of Mary and
the late John FARRELL. Relatives and friends of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence, 29 Debevoise place, on
Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
FINN - Peter P. FINN, beloved husband of Adelaide FINN, in the 44th year
of his age. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invite
to attend the funeral from his late residence, 442 Pacific st, on Sunday
afternoon, April 5, at 2 o'clock. Interment in Holy Cross.
Members of Rankin Post No. 10, G. A. R., are requested to assemble at
headquarters, Court and Schermerhorn sts, in uniform, with white gloves,
on Sunday, April 5, at 1 o'clock sharp. Comrades of the other posts are
respectfully invited. By order of William P. WILD, Commander
William H. RILEY, Adjutant.
The Drum Corps will meet at the residence of Henry EASON, drum major, 17
Nassau st, at 1 o'clock.
War Veterans Fourteenth Regiment - Comrades - You are hereby notified to
assemble at headquarters, City Hall, on Sunday, April 5, at 1 o'clock
sharp, for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late comrade,
Peter FINN. Uniform, red cap and white gloves.
WINSLOW - At his residence, 56 Quincy st, April 4, Ferdinand S. WINSLOW,
in his 56th year. Notice of funeral hereafter. [Chicago papers please copy.]
5 April 1885
[Transcriber Note: Most of the notices below appeared earlier in the
week and are repeated virtually verbatim in this Easter Sunday edition]
ADAMS - In Louisville, Ky., March 31, 1885, Minnie Ethel, daughter of
Warren P. and Minnie E. ADAMS, of Boston, Mass., and granddaughter of J.
O. POWLIS, formerly of this city, aged 6 years and 3 months.
ANTHONY - On April 2, at her late residence, 229 Dean st., Elizabeth
ANTHONY, aged 63 years, 10 months and 2 days. Relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sunday,April 5.
BAGLEY - On Thursday, April 2, after a long and severe illness, Bernard
J., eldest son of William and Elizabeth BAGLEY. Funeral from the
residence of his parents, 11 Chapel st, on Sunday, April 5.
BEDELL - At Glenwood, L. I., Phebe, wife of Ichabod BEDELL, and daughter
of Peter J. and Annie Amelia BROWN. Funeral at Glenwood Monday, April
6, at 1 P. M. Carriages will meet the 11 A. M. train from Flatbush av.
At Glen Head Depot.
BERGEN - On Thursday, April 2, Leonard M. BERGEN. Services at
residence, 95 Quincy st, on Monday, April 6, at 7:30 P. M. Interment at
Hempstead, L. I. Flowers declined.
BOWE - On Friday, April 3, Thomas BOWE, in the 37th year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 108 Degraw st, to-day at 2 P. M.
CLOWES - On April 3, Isaac CLOWES, in the 56th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence, 635 Bedford av, Sunday, at 4 P. M. Interment at Cypress
Hills Monday, private.
DILLON - On Thursday, April 2, Kate F. DILLON, in her 34th year.
Funeral Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M., from the residence of her
brother in law, I. L. BYRNE, 120 Willoughby street.
DOUGLASS - On Thursday, April 2 inst., at 61 Poplar st., Richard D.
DOUGLASS, General Superintendent of the Brooklyn Children's Aid Society,
in the 48th year of his age. Opportunity will be given to friends to
view the remains on Sunday afternoon, from 2 to 4 o'clock, at the
Newsboys' Home, 61 Poplar st. The funeral services will be held at
Plymouth Church on Monday next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
DUBOURG - On the 2nd ult., Magloire Clement DUBOURG, private of the
Thirteenth Regiment, son of Magloire Clement DUBOURG, captain au long
cours, and grandson of Pierre Dominique DUBOURG, Captain of French
Imperial Marines. Funeral at 10A. M. on Sunday, 373 Gold st. "The Lord
gave and the Lord hath taken away - blessed be his name."
EDEN - At his late residence, No. 176 Dean st., on Thursday, April 2,
1885, Dedrick Henry EDEN, in his 68th year. Funeral services at house
Sunday afternoon, April 5, at 4 o'clock. Burial private.
FORDHAM - April 4, at the residence of her son in law, Zeno C.
Waterbury, 159 Monroe st., Mary J. FORDHAM, aged 68 years.
KENNY - On April 3, Good Friday, Julia Lamont, youngest daughter of the
late P. G. AND Catharine R. KENNY. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, 20
Lafayette av., on Sunday, the 5th instant, at 4 P. M.
KILPATRICK - On Thursday, April 2, 1885, James KILPATRICK aged 80 years
of Dromore West, County Sligo, Ireland. Friends and relatives are
invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his son in law,
James SIMMONDS, 857 Fulton st., on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock.
LOWE - On Friday, April, Mary A., relict of the late John LOWE, in the
89th year of her age. Funeral services at her late residence, 519
Lafayette av, on Sunday. Interment on Monday at Greenwood.
MALONEY - At his residence, Rockaway av, Brownsville, John MALONEY, aged
68 years, native of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. Funeral on Sunday
Philip - Entered into rest on Saturday, April 4, A. M., Mary PHILIP,
beloved wife of Alfred PHILIP, Sr. Funeral services from Greenwood
Baptist Church, Fourth av and Fifteenth street, Tuesday, April 7
RAFFA - At his late residence at Parkville, L. I., Pasquale RAFFA, in
the 48th year of his age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral on Sunday, April 5, at 1:30 P. M. from the Congregational
Church, Parkville. The train leaves Culver's depot at 1 o'clock. [San
Francisco papers please copy}
RENOLDS - In Brooklyn, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Peter RENOLDS, the
beloved husband of Margaret DENNIN, in his 58th year. His relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence, 89 Spencer st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock.
RICKARD - On Thursday, April 2, Grace, youngest daughter of Alexander
and Imogene D. RICKARD, aged 3 years and 6 months. Funeral private.
STRAIT - On Friday morning, April 3, Gussie STRAIT, daughter of Mrs. A.
STRAIT. Funeral from her late residence, 273 Wyckoff st, Sunday, April5.
STORRS - Suddenly, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Susan F. STORRS, widow of
the late James H. STORRS. Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at her late residence, 44 Grace court, on Monday,April 6.
TAYLOR - On April 2, of pneumonia, Phebe Francis TAYLOR, widow of the
late John Brower TAYTLOR. Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son
in law, Peter T. LONGWORTH, 112 Fifty-fifth st, near Second av, on Sunday, April 5.
VANDERVOORT - Brooklyn, April 3, 1885, Mrs. R. D. VANDERVOORT, wife of
the late Orsen VANDERVOORT, of Woodstock, Ulster County, N. Y.
WICKS - On Saturday, April 4, William WICKS, in the 23rd year of his
age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, 179 Wyckoff st, on Monday, at 2 P. M.
WICKES - On Friday, April 3, 1885, at 7:30 P. M., after a brief illness,
Ella Stoddard, beloved daughter of J. Jay and Ada WICKES, in the 14th
year of her age. Funeral private.
WINSLOW - On Saturday, April 4, Ferdinand S. WINSLOW, in his 60th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at his
late residence, No. 56 Quincy st, on Monday, April 6, at 1 P. M.
[Chicago papers [please copy}
SPERRY KANE'S SUICIDE
A Stockbroker Kills Himself by Cutting His Throat.
At 11 o'clock last night, a telegram was received from the tenth
Precinct stating that Spray KANE had committed suicide at No. 212
Lefferts place. An EAGLE reporter was informed that Mr. KANE had cut
his throat with a razor, and that he had been despondent for the last
two or three weeks. This was all the information that was given to the
police of the Tenth Precinct.
At six o'clock last evening one of the servants in Mr. KANE's household
went into the parlor and found him stretched upon a lounge covered with
blood and dead. An ugly gash in his throat and a pocket knife which lay
upon the bloodstained carpet beside him told the tragic story. His
right name was Sperry KANE and he is described in the directory of last
year as a stockbroker, but his present residence is not to be found in
this year's directory.
Mr. KANE'S house is a fine dwelling in Lefferts place, near Franklin
avenue. He lived in a style commensurate with the character of the
premises. He had a wife and one child. When his suicide was discovered
every effort was made to keep the matter quiet, but the neighbors soon
made discoveries and the police were notified. Officer RUBLE, of the
Tenth Precinct, was sent to investigate, but he was not admitted to the
house. He was simply informed that Mt. KANE had killed himself in a fit
of despondency.
"What was the cause of his despondency?" the officer asked.
"We don't know," was the reply.
The EAGLE reporter found that Coroner MENNINGER had been notified to
hold an inquest soon after the time that Mr. KANE was found to be dead,
and that the official had been especially requested not to give any
information to the reporters. He used to live in Vanderbilt avenue and
was 38 years old. The coroner will have an autopsy made to-day, and at
its conclusion and inquest will be held.
Deceased was a relative of Colonel Delancy KANE, and was at one time
prominent in society circles.
{6 April 1885}
KANE'S DEATH.
Coroner Menninger Holds the Inquest This Morning.
Testimony of Deceased's Wife - The Jury Render a Verdict of Suicide -
What Offended Relatives Alleged.
About eleven o'clock this morning two men entered the Coroner's office.
One was tall and wore a dark moustache. He carried a light bamboo cane
in his hand. The other was shorter, stout and of a florid complexion.
The tall man is the brother of John Sperry KANE, who cut his throat at
212 Lefferts place on Saturday night; the stout man was Robert J.
SPERRY, a cousin of the alleged suicide. Mr. SPERRY was very much
excited, and questioned the Coroner as to the evidence taken at the
inquest. He alleged that full testimony had not been taken in the case,
and that Mr. and Mrs. KANE did not live happily together.
"Then you had better go to the District Attorney's office," Coroner
MENNINGER said; "if I haven't done my full duty there is the place to
speak of it."
Just then Mr. Howard J. FORKER, of Fort Greene place, made his
appearance. "If you say that Mamie did not live happily with her
husband you tell a lie!" he said to Mr. SPERRY.
"He told me that she was jealous of her husband," said the Coroner.
"Did you say that?" asked Mr. FORKER of SPEERY and the latter did not
repeat the allegation but he and Mr. KANE's brother intended that they
would go to the District Attorney's office about the matter.
The reporter saw Mr. John U. SHORTER in the District Attorney's office,
and that official said that he expected some relatives of the dead man
to call upon him to take some action in the case, but nothing had been
done up to that time. "The Coroner's inquest does not settle the
matter," said Mr. SHORTER, "provided there are facts which have not been
fully presented. If it is anything at all it will be a case for the
Grand Jury.
The reason Mr. SPEERY and Mr. KANE are angered, it is said, is because
they were not invited to be present at the inquest. The inquest was
held at seven o'clock this morning, the Coroner states, to save the
family from unnecessary publicity and annoyance, and because they wanted
to bury the body to-day.
Mrs. Mary A. KANE, the wife of the dead man, testified as follows: I
reside at 212 Lefferts place; am the widow of the deceased, John Sperry
KANE, who had been despondent for some time owing to ill health; he was
a great sufferer from dyspepsia and believing that he was slowly dying
frequently threatened to commit suicide and told me that he intended to
take his life; on Saturday evening last he acted strangely and was very
despondent; we were sitting in the front sitting room on the second
floor of the house; feeling tired I laid down upon the bed and shortly
after my husband got up and went into the rear room; almost immediately
I heard a gurgling sound and at once ran into the room where my husband
was and found him standing there cutting at his throat with a small pen
knife. He was then bleeding from wounds in the throat. I grabbed his
arm and tried to take away the knife, but was unable to do so. I then
screamed for help. No one came and I ran down stairs and sent one of
the servants for Dr. MCCOLLOM, who lives opposite. He came at once and
proceeded up- stairs where he found deceased lying upon the floor with
the knife still clutched in his hand. After he examined my husband he
said he had been dead some minutes. There had been no quarrel between
my husband and myself.
This was all the evidence taken and a verdict was rendered that John
Sperry KANE came to his death by "hemorrhage from arteries of the neck
and wounds inflicted with a knife, with suicidal intent, during
temporary aberration of mind, on Saturday, April 4, 1885."
The jurors empaneled in the case were
Elias MILBANK, Jr., 702 Fulton street;
Patrick DUNNE, 186 North Portland avenue;
Nicholas J. KELLY, 702 Fulton street;
L. L. WHITEHOUSE, 100 Hanson place;
Howard J. FORKER, 70 Fort Green place;
John MITCHELL, Jr., 411 Grand street.
Mr. L. L. WHITEHOUSE is a brother of Mrs. KANE, who was a daughter of
the millionaire shoe merchant of that name. Mr. KANE has another
brother in the navy, and some months ago went to the Gulf States with
him, hoping to improve his health. Mr. WHITEHOUSE states that Mr. KANE
and his wife always lived very happily together. They had three
children and resided in an elegantly furnished house.
"There is not the slightest question," said Coroner MENNINGER to an
EAGLE reporter, "that Mr. KANE took his own life. His pen knife was
sharpened until it was like a razor."
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DUE THE DAY AFTER HIS DEATH
Which Occurred Suddenly on the Long Island Railroad.
A motion to confirm the report of the referee was made yesterday
afternoon before Mr. Justice CULLEN in the Supreme Court, in the suit in
partition of Sarah A. BENNETT against William BENNETT and others. In
1875, William BENNET, Sr. borrowed from William BENNETT, Jr., various
sums aggregating $2,400 and gave him a bond conditioned for the payment
of the money with lawful interest, reciting in the bond the dates when
the advances were made. The bond was payable the day after the death of
William BENNETT, Sr. In 1878, William BENNETT, Jr., was about to start
for Nicaragua and in anticipation of casualties drew and signed an
assignment of the bond and of all interest in his father's estate to his
sister, the plaintiff. He deposited the assignment, the bond and
written instructions with Lawyer ANDERSON of New York, who, in case of
the depositor's death, was to forward all the papers to his sister
Sarah. The elder Bennett, who was long a resident of Franklin avenue,
removed to East New York, and in 1882 was run over and killed on the
Long Island Railroad. All the family met at the funeral, and the son
then procured the papers and gave them notice that he held the bond. He
read the documents to them and kept possession of them. The suit in
partition was tried before Lawyer David BARNETT. The sister claimed
that her brother gave the bond to her. The referee held that he did
not, but that it was his anddrew interest from the death of his father.
Decision was reserved.
W. J. SAYRES, for plaintiff; J. T. MAREAN, J.W. GEDNEY, S. T. MADDOX, V.
J. ARMSTRONG and George W. WILLS, for defendant.
6 April 1885
KILLED BY A BRIDGE ENGINE
Rigger Henry Grube Run Down on Sunday Morning.
The bridge was the scene of a fatal accident early Sunday morning. It
became necessary to repair a pulley in the engine room, and at 1:15,
when the cable stopped, rigger Henry GRUBBE [sic] was sent out on the
north track to lash the cable to prevent its slipping. The locomotive
trains run at intervals of 15 minutes, the work does not normally take
more than five, and it was considered that the workman had ample time to
avoid the 1:30 train. For some unknown reason this theory for once
failed to answer and as the train rolled out it struck GRUBE, dragging
him for some distance and throwing his mangled body upon the asphalt
walk, where his companions were standing, awaiting the finishing of the
task. He was carried to the bridge police station, but the efforts of
the hastily summoned physician were to no avail. His skull was
fractured and both legs broken. He died at 2:15. Coroner MENNINGER
viewed the remains in the morning, and gave a permit for his removal.
GRUBE was 45 years old, and lived with his wife and several children at
No. 30 Carlton avenue. He had been in the bridge employ since 1877, and
was one of the best workmen on the force. He served as a policeman for
a month, but was found to be indispensable at his trade, and given his
old place back.
FUNERAL OF RICHARD D. DOUGLASS
Impressive Ceremonies in Plymouth Church this Morning.
The funeral services over the remains of the late Richard D. DOUGLASS,
the general superintendent of the Children's Aid Society, which were
held this morning in Plymouth Church, were of the most impressive
character. At precisely 10 o'clock the cortege entered the church, many
of the pallbearers carrying floral gifts. After the remains had been
deposited on the bier the choir sang a hymn. Seated on the platform
were Revs. Henry Ward BEECHER, C. Cuthbert HALL, A. P. PUTNAM, S. B.
HALLIDAY and S. H. CAMP. Prayer was offered by Mr. BEECHER and brief
addresses were made by the clergymen who occupied seats on the platform.
At the close of the exercises the remains were taken to Greenwood
Cemetery and interred. Among the gentlemen present were:
Messrs. S. V.WHITE,
A. E. ORR,
W. WICKS,
Michael SNOW,
James R. TAYLOR,
E. B. WOOD,
A. T. WHITE,
James L. MORGAN,
James P. WALLACE,
F. W. MOSS,
A. P. STOUT,
Professor Robert FOSTER,
L. H. CAREY,
W. H. BUTLER,
Reuben W. ROPES and
David M. STONE.
A TRIBUTE FORM THE NEWSBOYS
To the Memory of the Late Richard D. DOUGLASS.
At a meeting of the present and former inmates of the Newsboys' Home,
held Saturday evening, Nicholas QUINN was called to the chair and James
KELLY chosen secretary. The chairman, in a few brief sad appropriate
remarks announced the death of R. D. DOUGLASS, general superintendent of
the Brooklyn Aid Society. It was resolved that a committee of three be
appointed by the Chair to prepare resolutions expressive of the sense of
the meeting.
The committee retired and returned with the following preamble and
resolutions, which after consideration were adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased an all wise Providence to remove from our midst
Richard D. DOUGLASS, general superintendent of the Brooklyn Aid Society
from 1874 to the present time covering a period during which we have all
learned to respect and honor him as a man and love him as a friend,
therefore
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the decree of an all
wise Providence, who doeth all things well, and while we recognize that
our loss is his gain, yet we would be ungrateful to one of the best of
friends and advisors did we allow this opportunity to pass without
expressing our regret at this loss, our sympathy with the bereaved widow
and family, and the earnest hope that the future inmates of the Home may
find in his successor the war, sympathizing, loving friend we have ever
found in Mr. DOUGLASS.
Nicholas QUINN
James KELLEY
John CAVANAUGH
Thomas J. RALEIGH
George REILLEY
Peter GRIFFIN
James O'BRIEN
John AVOY
Joseph YOUNG
Augustine HERRING
John WOODFORD
James EVENS
James H. MCLAUGHLIN
Eugene MCGUIRE
John MULDOON
William PATTON
Charles HITT
John JANSTONE
Robert MURRAY
Henry MURRAY
George GRAY
Peter CALLAHAN
Peter KENNEDY
William SCULLY
Joseph SWANSY
BARNETT - In Brooklyn, Ellen BARNETT, of County Cork, Ireland, aged 58
years. The funeral from her late residence, 576 Fourth av, Tuesday,
April 7, thence to St. John’s Church at 9 o’clock, where a solemn mass
of requiem will be celebrated. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
BEARDSLEE - George W. BEARDSLEE in his 74th year. Funeral services will
be held at his late residence on Monday at 4 o’clock P. M., at his late
residence, No. 314 Greene av. Interment at Rochester, N. Y.
BERGER - On Sunday, April 5, Mary A. BERGER, wife of C. A. BERGER.
Funeral from her late residence 44 South Oxford st, Tuesday, April 7, at
2 P. M. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
BROWN - Suddenly at Huntington, L. I., April 6, 1885, Thomas W. BROWN,
late U. S. N., in the 43rd year of his age. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invite to attend the funeral services from the residence of
his brother in law, Edward C. LABDON, 116 Vernon av, Brooklyn, on
Tuesday evening, the 7th inst., at 8. Interment Wednesday, private.
KOUWENHOVEN - At Gravesend Neck, April 5, 1885, Letty, relict of the
late John KOUWENHOVEN, in the 87th year of her age. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, April 8, at 2 P.
M., from her late residence, Gravesend Neck, without further notice.
LITTLE - On Saturday, April 4, James L. LITTLE, M. D., in the 49th year
of his age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at
his late residence, 60 West Fortieth st, New York, Monday, April 6, at 5
P. M. Interment private.
MEEKER - At Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 3, Jessie M., daughter of S.
M. MEEKER. Funeral services at Bushwick av, corner of Linden st,
Thursday, April 9 at 2 p. m. Kindly omit flowers.
MCGINESS - On Sunday, April 5, Bernard MCGINNESS, uncle of Charles J.
MCGINNESS, aged 60 years. Funeral from the Little Sisters of the Poor
on Tuesday, April 7, at 2:30 P. M.
MOWBRAY - On Saturday, April 4, at Woodhaven, L. I., Oliver MOWBRAY.
Notice of funeral to-morrow. [Stamford papers please copy]
O’HARA - On April 5, 1885, at his late residence, 160 Prospect street,
Patrick O’HARA, aged 72, a native of the parish of Ballymore, County
Westmeath, Ireland. His remains will be taken to St. Ann’s Church,
corner of Gold and Front sts, on Tuesday morning, April 7, when a solemn
requiem mass will be offered for the repose of his soul at 9 o’clock.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, thence to the
cemetery of Holy Cross.
SCHAEFER - On April5, at his late residence, Bond and Degraw sts, Carl
SCHAEFER, aged 60 years and 3 months. Funeral services at 1 ˝ o’clock
on Tuesday, April 7. Friends invited.
SWIFT - At his residence, 54 Lefferts place, Easter morning, William
SWIFT, M. D. Funeral services at St. Luke’s Church, Clinton av, on
Wednesady afternoon, at 4 o’clock.
TERRY - On Sunday, April 5, 1885, David D. TERRY, in the 44th year of
his age. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 27 Third
place, on Wednesday at 5 P. M. Interment at convenience of the family.
Members of the John A. Dix Post, No. 135, G. A. R., of the Prince of
Orange Lodge, F. and A. M., of New York; of Senate Council, No. 73,
Order of United Friends, of the late One Hundred and Seventy-sixth
Regiment, NY. Y. Vols, are invited to attend.
THORNE - On Saturday, April 4, Miss Harriet H. THORNE, in her 84th year.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral at
her late residence, 43 Prospect place, on Tuesday, April 7
WENTZ - Suddenly, in Brooklyn, Sunday morning, April 5, of pneumonia,
Jeannette BLACKWELL, wife of William W. WENTZ, and youngest daughter of
the late William EUGS. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral services at the residence of her sister, Mrs.
Charles T. GORER, No. 471 Waverly av, on Tuesday, the 7th inst., at 2 P.
M. Interment private. Kindly omit flowers.
7 April 1885
PNEUMONIA IN GRAVESEND
Mrs. Alitta KOWENHOVEN, of Gravesend, died at the residence of her son,
B. H. KOWENHOVEN, on Monday last. She was reputed to be the oldest
woman in the town, the family records showing that she had attained her
eighty-seventh year. She was the daughter of John BENNEN, an old Dutch
settler in Gravesend. The immediate cause of Mrs. KOWENHOVEN's death
was pneumonia. Nicholas JOHNSON, who has seen his eighty-eighth year in
the same town, is lying dangerously ill at his residence from pneumonia.
HIGGINS - Suddenly, of pneumonia, on Monday evening, April 6, J. W.
HIGGINS, aged 63 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral services at his late residence, 221 Fulton st, on Thursday, the
9th inst., at 2 p. m.
SMITH - On April 6, at the residence of her parents, 647 [my best guess]
Bedford av, Lottie, youngest daughter of William B. and Wilmot SMITH, in
the 7th years of her age. Privately interred.
BERGER - On Sunday, April 5, Mary A. BERGER, wife of C. A. BERGER.
Funeral from her late residence, 44 South Oxford street, Tuesday, April
7, at 2 P. M. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
BURTIS - At her late residence, No. 280 Myrtle av., this (Tuesday)
morning, at six o'clock, Mary A. BURTIS, last surviving sister of Oliver
D. BURTIS, aged 79 years, 1 month and 7 days. Interment private.
COOPER - Sunday, April 5, of pneumonia, Kate D., wife of Edward COOPER,
aged 48 years. Funeral services will be held at house, 575 Lafayette
av., Wednesday, 8 p.m.. Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia,Pa.
CORCORAN - On Monday, 6th inst., Elizabeth CORCORAN, in the 84th year of
her age. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 41 Summit st,
on Wednesday, 8th at 3 o'clock P. M.
DESPARD - Suddenly, in this city, on Monday, April 6, Arthur W. DESPARD,
in the 68th year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral services at St. Luke's
Church, Clinton av, on Wednesday, April 8, at 2:30 p. m.
DILLON - On April 7, 1885, after a long illness, John DILLON, in the
84th year of his age, born, in County Westmeath, Ireland. Funeral will
take place from the residence of his daughter, 715 Dean st, on Friday at
9 A. M.; thence to the Church of the Nativity, c of Classon av & Madison st.
DONNELL - On Monday, April 6, 1885 John DONNELL in the 75th year of his
age. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, No. 520
Pacific st, on Thursday, April 9, at 2 o'clock P. M. Friends and
relatives, Brooklyn Lodge No. 26, I. O. O. F., and Salem Encampment No.
5, I. O. O. F., are respectfully invited to attend.
HOUGHTON - At 126 South Oxford st, Tuesday morning, Aldena Wattles,
infant daughter of Dr. Owen E. and Nellie HOUGHTON. Funeral private.
HULL - On Monday, April 6, Augustus Reverdy, son of Augustus and Kate
HULL, aged 6 years, 1 month and 15 days. Funeral private.
KANE - On Saturday, April 4, 1885, J. Sperry KANE, in the 36th year of
his age. Interment private.
KOUWENHOVEN - On Gravesend Neck, April 5, 1885, Letty, relict of the
late John KOUWENHOVEN, in the 87th year of her age. Relatives and
friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday,
April 8, at 2 P. M., from her late residence, Gravesend Neck, without
further notice.
MEEKER - At Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 3, Jessie M., daughter of S.
M. MEEKER. Funeral at Bushwick av, corner of Linden st, Thursday April
9, at 2 P. M. Kindly omit flowers.
MCLAUGHLIN - In this city, Monday, April 6, Miss Mary MCLAUGHLAIN,
eldest daughter of Margaret and the late Patrick MCLAUGHLIN. Funeral
from her late residence, No. 93 Lawrence st, on Thursday, April 9, at
2:30 P. M. [Rochester papers please copy.
MILLER - Of pneumonia, in the 31st year of his age, Andrew MILLER, of
Bay Ridge. Funeral to take place on Thursday, at two o'clock, in the
Methodist Church at Bay Ridge.
MORGAN - On Monday, April 6, Francis S. MORGAN, in the 75th year of
his age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral
services at the Church of the Reformation, Gates av, between Classon and
Franklin, on Thursday, April 9.[London, England papers please copy.]
MOWBRAY - On Saturday, April 4, Oliver MOWBRAY. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, April 8, at 12:30 P. M.,
from the residence of Mrs. F. L. ALLYN, Woodhaven, L. I. Trains leave
Flatbush av depot at 11 A. M. and 12 noon. [Stamford papers please copy.]
NOE - On Tuesday, April 7, 1885, Miss Frances NOE, aged 83 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Graham
Institute, 320 Washington av, on Thursday, the 9th Inst., at 2 P. M.
PHRANER - May PHRANER, infant daughter of William and Susan PHRANER,
aged 4 months and 6 days. Burial will take place Wednesday, April 8.
Funeral private.
QUINN - In Brooklyn, Ellen QUINN, of County Tipperary, Ireland, age 46
years. Funeral from her late residence, 222 Twenty-second st,
Wednesday, April 8; thence to Holy Cross Cemetery.
SWIFT - At his residence, 54 Lefferts place, Easter morning, William
SWIFT, M. D. Funeral services in St. Luke's Church, Clinton av, on
Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Members of Kings County Medical
Society invited. Interment at Mount Auburn, Boston.
TERRY - On Sunday, April 5, 1885, David D. TERRY, in the 44th year of
his age. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 27 Third
place, on Wednesday, at 5 P. M. Interment at convenience of family.
Members of the John A. DIX POST, No. 135, G. A. R.; of the Prince of
Orange Lodge, F. and A. M., of New York; of Senate Council, No. 73,
Order of United Friends of the late One Hundred and Twenty-sixth
Regiment, N. Y. Vols, are invited to attend.
MRS. KELLY'S DEATH
Found to Have Been Caused by the Explosion of a Lamp
Coroner HESSE and the Jury held an inquest last evening at Skillman
avenue Turn Hall in the case of Mrs. Ellen KELLY, the aged lady who was
burned to death on the second floor of the two story frame house, No.
142 Skillman avenue, death having been caused it was supposed, by the
explosion of a kerosene lamp, as the fragments of one were found beside
her dead body. The principal object of inquiry was therefore as to the
quality of the oil which was used, but no testimony in that regard was
presented beyond the statement of the Coroner that a kerosene inspector
had examined it and had pronounced it inexplosive. No effort was
therefore made to ascertain where the oil had been procured, though Mr.
KELLY, son of the deceased, some days ago told an EAGLE reporter that
the oil was usually procured for Mrs. KELLY by a little girl who ran
errands for her. The girl was not called as a witness. On the morning
following the fire the Coroner took possession of the can of oil found
in the house, and without testing its inflammability, handed it into the
custody of the Sixth Precinct police. But two witnesses were examined,
Foreman George KEIGHTLER, of Engine Company No. 18, and Officer George
CAMPBELL of the Sixth Precinct.
Fireman KEIGHTLER testified that the alarm was received at two minutes
to 6 o'clock in the evening and that it took him two minutes to reach
the place. Some one told him that there was a woman upstairs and he
rushed up and was driven back three times by the flame and smoke. A
line of hose was then introduced and, after the flames had been somewhat
subdued, he entered and found the woman lying in the middle of the front
room already dead, her lower extremities burned to a crisp. Witness and
others took the body downstairs.
Officer CAMPBELL testified that he stood at the corner of Skillman and
Graham avenues when the fire broke out, about 5:50 o'clock in the
evening. He saw smoke issuing from the house and, hearing that there
was a woman upstairs, he rushed up, but on reaching the landing had to
return on account of the heat and smoke. Then he procured a ladder and
reared it to the front bedroom window. He got inside but could not find
anybody there, and could not get to the door on account of the fire. He
went down again and placed the ladder at a rear window, got in, and
found a bed, but nobody in it. The place became so heated that he had
to go back. "The Fire Department then arrived," said the witness, "and
I left it to them. They brought the body downstairs. I saw a lamp
standing on a table in the rear. One of the firemen said it was picked
up in the front room and p[laced on the table in the rear room."
It did not appear that anybody witnessed the accident which caused Mrs.
KELLY's death.
The jury rendered the following verdict: That Ellen KELLY died from
shock, following burns of the body, caused by a lamp accidentally
falling out of her hands, March 31, 1885, at No. 242 Skillman avenue.
HAZARDOUS EMPLOYMENT
Instantly Killed by Falling from the Yardarm of a Ship.
John SWENTZEN, a young Swede, who lived at 74 Hamilton avenue, went to
work this morning at 7 o'clock on the ship Asia, lying at the foot of
Twenty-sixth street. He was employed as a rigger by James BATTRAY, who
had a contract to overhaul the vessel, and climbed to the mizzen
topgallant yard. After working there for an hour and a quarter some men
working on the deck heard a cry, and looking up saw a body just crashing
down to the deck. SWENTZEN had lost his grip up aloft and fell from a
height of 110 feet with terrible force. He was instantly killed. Blood
gushed from his mouth and nose, but otherwise the body was not
disfigured. The Coroner was notified. SWENTZEN was a stout, steady
fellow, unmarried, who had not been long in this country.
8 April 1885
Rev. E. N. SAWTELL, D. D., a late resident of Brooklyn, died of
pneumonia at New Brighton, S. I., on Monday morning, where his family
had resided for a few months past. Dr. SAWTELL, who had passed his 80th
year, was born and educated in New England. He began his ministry in
early life and was unusually successful, particularly in the southern
and western wilds of our country, being strongly animated by a love of
travel and by an anxiety to disseminate the doctrines of true
Christianity. His benevolence and his zeal in erecting churches and
seminaries of learning for the young knew no bounds. He was mainly
instrumental in establishing a female seminary at Cleveland, O., not
only giving his time and attention to this work, but donating the land
and money to this now popular institution. He was also warmly
interested in seamen. It was mainly through his efforts that a seamen's
chapel for the benefit of sailors of this and others countries was built
at Havre, France, where he resided and administered to their wants for a
period of nearly twenty years. This is only a faint outline of the
useful career of the Christian gentleman. He was the author of "Church
Manual," "Plea for Female Education," "Treasured Moments," &c. The
announcement of his death will be received with regret by those who
knew, honored and loved him for his rare attainments.
BRIDGE - Suddenly on Tuesday, April 7, 1885, Mrs. Mary S., widow of the
late Daniel BRIDGE, in her 64th year. Funeral services will be held at
her late residence, 545 Dean st, on Friday, the 10th inst., at 1
o'clock, P. M. Interment at Salem, MA. [Salem, Mass., papers please copy.]
BYRNE - Suddenly on Wednesday, 8th inst., at her late residence, No. 166
East Sixty-fourth st, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of John BYRNE and
daughter of John and Honora LARSIN. The relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday, the
10th inst., at 9:30 A. M., from the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer,
Lexington av and Sixty-sixth st, where a solemn high mass of requiem
will be offered for the repose of her soul. Interment in Calvary Cemetery.
COOPER - Sunday, April 5, of pneumonia, Kate D., wife of Edward COOPER,
aged 48 years. Funeral services will be held at house, 575 Lafayette
av, Wednesday, 8 P. M. Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia,Pa.
CUNNINGHAM -On April 7, at 10 P. M., at 130 Eighth st, Gowanus, Mrs. Ann
CUNNINGHAM. Funeral will take place on Friday, 10th, from St. Mary's
Church, Court st, at 10 o'clockA. M. sharp.
DESPARD - Suddenly, in this city, on Monday, April 6, Arthur W. DESPARD,
in the 63rd year of his age. The funeral services will be held this
afternoon, at St. Luke's Church, Clinton av.
DILLON - On April 7, 1885, after a long illness, John DILLON, in the
84th year of his age, born in County Westmeath, Ireland. Funeral will
take place from the residence of his daughter, 715 Dean st, on Friday
DONNELL - On Monday, April 6, 1885, John DONNELL in the 75th year of his
age. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, No. 520
Pacific st, on Thursday, April 9, at 2 o'clock P. M. Friends and
relatives, Brooklyn Lodge No. 26, I. O. O. F., and Salem Encampment, No.
5, I. O. O. F., are respectfully invited to attend.
DOYLE - On Tuesday, April 7, 1885, James F. DOYLE, son of Michael and
Ann DOYLE, aged 22 years, 6 months and 7 days. Funeral will take place
from his late residence, No. 200 Sixteenth st, between Fifth and Sixth
avs, where a requiem mass will be offered up for the repose of his soul,
thence to the Cemetery of the Holy Cross.
HIGGINS - Suddenly, of pneumonia on Monday evening, April 6, J. W.
HIGGINS, aged 63 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral services at his late residence, 221 Fulton st, on Thursday, the
9th inst., at 2 P. M.
HOPKINS - In Brooklyn, April 8, 1885, Frank C. HOPKINS. Notice of
funeral hereafter.
KELLER - On Tuesday evening, April 7, at his residence, 348 Schermerhorn
st, John J. KELLER, in the 61st year of his age. Notice of funeral hereafter.
LONGWELL - In Brooklyn, Wednesday, April 8, Ethel F., youngest and only
daughter of John W. and Georgie A. LONGWELL, aged 3 years, 11months and
17 days. Funeral Saturday, April 11, at 2 P. M., from the residence of
her parents, 485Hudson av.
MEEKER - At Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 3, Jessie M., daughter of S.
M. MEEKER. Funeral services at Bushwick av, corner of Linden st,
Thursday, April 9, at 2 P. M. Kindly omit flowers.
MCLAUGHLIN - In this city, Monday, April 6, Miss Mary MCLAUGHLIN, eldest
daughter of Margaret and the late Patrick MCLAUGHLIN. Funeral from her
late residence, No. 93 Lawrence st, on Thursday, April 9, at 2:30 P. M.
[Rochester papers please copy.]
MORGAN - On Monday, April 6, Francis S. MORGAN, in the 75th year of his
age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services
at the Church of the Reformation, Gates av, between Classon and
Franklin, on Thursday April 9, at 10:30 A. M.
NOE - On Tuesday, April 7, 1885, Miss Frances NOE, aged 83 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Graham
Institute, 320 Washington av, on Thursday the 9th inst., at 2 P. M.
SAWTELL - At New Brighton, Staten Island, April 6, 1885 of pneumonia,
Rev. E. N. SAWTELL, D. D., in the 86th year of his age. [Transcriber's
note: the full obituary that appeared in the same paper on a different
stated that his age was 80.]
SMITH - In Brooklyn, April 7, Matilda C. SMITH, wife of the late Simeon
SMITH. Funeral services at her late residence, 360 Pearl st, on
Wednesday evening, the 8th inst., at 8 o'clock. Relatives and friends
respectfully invited.
STEVENSON - Tuesday, April 7, at 1 Monroe place, infant son of H. J. and
J. C. STEVENSON, aged 11 months. Notice of funeral hereafter.
TILLEY - On the 6th inst., at the residence of her parents, London,
England, Agnes TILLEY, the beloved wife of Thomas TILLEY, of Brooklyn,N. Y.
TRAQUAIR - On Tuesday, April 7, Clifford Jardella TRAQUAIR, son of
William M. and Elizabeth C. TRAQUAIR, aged 5 years and 8 months.
Funeral private.
AT A MEETING OF THE ST. STEPHEN'S YOUNG MEN'S UNION held on April 3,
1885, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, By an almighty dispensation our beloved friend and worthy
honorary member, THOMAS BOWE, has been taken from among us. We, the
members of the St. Stephen's Young Men's Union, seek to convey to his
bereaved family our deep and sincere regret at the great loss which they
and ourselves have sustained.
Whereas, We desire to publicly give expression to the sincere regret we
feel for the death of our beloved friend; therefore be it
Resolved, That the condolence and sympathy of the St. Stephen's Young
Men's Union be extended to his bereaved family in this hour of their
tribulations, and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the BROOKLYN
DAILY EAGLE.
John J. CARLIN, President
James H. MAGILL, Secretary
Joseph E. MCNALLY, Charles CARROLL, Joseph P. CODY, Commitee
9 April 1885
BATHER
On Thursday, April 9, George BATHER in the 60th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, 137 Putnam av, on Saturday, April 11 at 2pm.
BRIDGE
Suddenly on Tuesday, April 7, 1885, Mrs. Mary S, widow of the late
Daniel BRIDGE, in her 64th year. Funeral services will be held at her
late residence, 545 Dead st on Friday, the 10th inst, at 1o'clock pm.
Internment at Salem, Mass (Salem Mass papers please copy)
BUTLER
In Brooklyn, on Wednesday, April 8, 1885, at her late residence, 283 Jay
St, Katie M., wife of George W. BUTLER.
BERNIE
In this city, on April 8, Jane BERNIE, in the 86th year of her age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
services from her late residence, 26 Wyckoff St, on Sunday, 12th inst,
at 2pm. Interment in Greenwood.
BRYANT
In Brooklyn, on Wednesday, the 8th inst, Eliza R, widow of the late
Daniel S. BRYANT, in her 94th year. Friends of the family and her sons
in law, S. N. STEBBINS and M. M. BRADLEY are invited to th funeral at 34
South Oxford at, Saturday, 11th inst, at 11 o'clock am. Interment at
Springfield, NJ
BUTLER
In Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 8, 1885, at her late residence, 183 Jay
st, Katie M, wife of George W. BUTLER.
BYRNE
Suddenly on Wednesday, 8th inst, at her late residence, No. 166 East
Sixty-fourth st, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of John BYRNE and daughter
of the late John and Honora LARSIN. The relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday, the
10th inst, at 9:30am from the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, Lexington
av, and Sixty-sixth st, where a solemn high mass will be offered for the
repose of her soul. Interment in Calvary Cemetery.
CAIN
At Bayside, LI, Elizabeth, widow of the late James CAIN, aged 74
years. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence at Bayside, on Saturday, April 11
CREED
At his residence in Queens, LI, Wednesday, April 8, John S. CREED, in
the 33rd year of his age. Funeral Friday, 3pm. Trains leave Flatbush
av, Brooklyn, 2pm, and Long Island City at 2:05pm
CUNINGHAM
On April 7, at 10pm, at 130 Eighty st, Gowanus, Mrs. Ann CUNNINGHAM.
Funeral will take place on Friday, 10tyh, from St. Mary's Church, Court st
DESPARD
Suddenly in this city, on Monday, April 6, Arthur W. DESPARD, in the
63rd year of his age. The funeral services were held this afternoon, at
St. Luke's Church, Clinton av
DILLON
On April 7, 1885, after a long illness, John DILLON, in the 84th year of
his age, born in County Westmeath, Ireland. Funeral will take place
from the residence of his daughter, 715 Dean St, on Friday at 2pm.
GOUGH
On April 8, 1885, Thomas GOUGH, in the 43rd year of his age. Relatives
and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday,
Aril 11, 1885, at 9:30am, from his late residence; Classon av and Union
st, thence to St. Theresa's Church, where a solemn requiem mass will be
offered for the response of his soul. Interment in Holy Cross
Cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society are respectfully invited to attend.
HOPKINS
Wednesday morning, April 8, Frank C. HOPKINS, aged 29. Funeral services
will be held Friday, 10th instant, at 1pm, from his late residence, 444
Adelphi st. Interment at Woodlawn.
KELLER
On Tuesday evening, April 7, at his residence, 348 Schermerhorn st, John
J. KELLER, in the 61st year of his age. Funeral on Friday, April 10 at
3pm. Please omit flowers.
MC CARREN
On Wednesday, April 8, Miss Mary MC CARREN, aged 58 years. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her
brother, Bernard MC CARREN,360 Third st, Brooklyn, E. D. on Friday, April 10
MYNDERSE
On Wednesdy, April 8, 1885, Mary SAIDLER SWAN,, wife of Willhelmna
MYNDERSE. Funeral services at her late residence, 46 Garden place,
Friday afternoon, April10, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Geneva, NY.
SUTTON
On April 8, after a long illness, Elizabeth SUTTON, the beloved wife of
Samuel H. SUTTON. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from Simpson ME Church, corner Clermont and
Willoughby ave on April 10 at 11 o'clock am. Interment at White Plains.
STEVENSON
Tuesday, April 7, at 1 Monroe place, infant son of H. J. and J. C.
STEVENSON, aged 11 months. Funeral services Saturday morning, April 11,
at 10 o'clock. Interment private.
TRAQUAIR - on Tuesday, April 7, Cifford Jardella TRAQUAIR, son of
William M and Elizabeth O. TRAQUAIR, aged 5 years and 8 months. Funeral private.
10 April 1885
BEEBEE
on April 10, Abigail B BEEBE, widow of Stanton BEEBE, in her 87th year.
Funeral from her late residence, 112 Henry st, Sunday, April 12 at 3pm
BROSNAN
of pneumonia, William BROSMAN, at his late residence, 89 Unin st, in the
55th year of his age. Funeral from St. Stephen's Church, corner Summit
and Hicks st, Monday morning at 10 o'clock, where a solemn requiem mass
will be offered up for the repose of his soul. Relatives and friends of
the family and his son, Rev. J. A. BROSNAN, are invited to be present.
Interment at Calvary.
DOUGLASS
On Thursday, April 9, Mary E. DOUGLASS, wife of William DOUGLASS, in her
59th year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence, 98 Reid ave, on Sunday, April 12 at two o'clock.
We weep for our mother, yet our loss
Is her eternal gain;
Her hope was in the Saviour's cross,
With Him she'll ever reign.
GROTH
On Thursday, April 2, George GROTH, aged 24 years.
MARTIN
Suddenly on the 9th instant, Captain Levi MARTIN, aged 63 years.
Friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attrend
the funeral Sunday next, at 1pm, from the Tabernacle Baptist Church,
corner of Third place and Clinton st.
PICKUP
At the residenct of her parents, April 10, 1885, Fannie CHESTER, eldest
daughter of Frank and Hannah PICKUP, in the 13th year of her age.
SHANAHAN
Month's mind of the late James M. SHANAHAN, at St. John's Chapel,
Clermont and Greene ave on Monday, the 13th inst, at 9:30am. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend.
VAN WINKLE
On Friday morning, April 10, Leah, widow of the late George W. VAN
WINKLE. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her
funeral from her lateresidence, 233 St. Marks av, at 2pm on Monday,
April 13.
WEEKS
In New Orleans, LA, Mrs. Elizabeth WEEKS, of Bath, ME, mother of Mrs.
James A. MC MICKEN of this city. Interment at Bath.
A MOTHER'S GRIEF
FAINTING IN THE CARRIAGE WHICH CONTAINED THE BODY OF HER CHILD
At eleven o'clock this morning a coach, in which were two ladies and a
coffin, stretched from seat to seat, while on its way up Meserole avenue
to Calvery Cemetery, stopped near Manhattan avenue, the driver jumped
from his seat and a crowd collected. One of the occupants of the coach,
Mrs. Emma BOSTWICK, residing in Charlton street, New York, was shrieking
pitifully and hysterically clasping the coffin. Her friend tried to
restrain her, but was unsuccessful Mrs. BOSTWICK was finally removed
from the coach and stimulants were procured. After a delay of fifteen
minutes, she was sufficiently calmed to proceed on her journey. The
child died yesterday morning and her husband's death occurred only a few
months ago.
FROM THE DEAD-A MESSAGE WHICH STOPPED MARY ERB'S FUNERAL
THE CORONER INTERFERES AND THE MOURNERS ARE THROWN INTO CONSTERNATION -
SAID TO HAVE A CARD ACCUSING HER HUSBAND OF POISONING HER.
Mrs. Mary ERB, whose residence was at the corner of Buffalo avenue and
Pacific streets, died at 10 o'clock on the evening of the 8th inst. The
doctor's certificate stated that she had died from puerperal
peritonitis, and arrangements were made for interring the body in
Cypress Hills Cemetery this afternoon. The cortege was about to start
at one o'clock when an officer of the twelfth Precinct entered the house
and showed an order from Coroner HESSE prohibiting the funeral. The
relatives and friends were plunged into consternation, which was
intensified when they found the reason of the Coroner's action. It
appears a man named John PARKS, of No 1015 Broadway presented himself at
the Twelfth Precinct Station House and informed Captain FOLK that Mary
SERREY, of 1762 Dean street, had told him that she had in her possession
a card signed by the deceased, Mrs. ERB, in which it was stated that she
had been poisoned by her husband, Jacob ERB. No particulars were
given. ERB is a mason and has hitherto borne good character. An
inquest will be held tomorrow and in the meantime the police are
investigating the case.
11 April 1885
BEBEE
On April 10, Abigail B. BEEBE, widow of Stanson BEBEE, in her 87th
year. Funeral services from her late residence, 112 Henry st, Sunday,
April 12 at 3pm.
BOODEN
On Friday, April, Mary BOWLING, only child of Thomas and Lizzie BOODEN,
aged 1 year, 8 months and 10 days. Relatives and friends of the family
are respectfully requested to attend the funeral from the residence of
her parents, 314 Fifth st E. D. on Sunday, April 12 at 2 o'clock.
BROSNAN
Of pneumonia, William BROSNAN, at his late residence, 88 Union st, in
the 55th year of his age. Funeral from St. Stephen's Church, corner
Summit and Hicks sts, Monday morning at 10 o'clock, where a solemn
requiem mass will be offered up for the repose of his soul. Relatives
and friends of the family and of his son, Rev. J. A. BROSNAN, are
invited to be present. Interment at Calvary.
DOUGLASS
On Thursday, April 9, Mary E. DOUGLASS, wife of William DOUGLASS in her
59th year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence, 98 Reid av, on Sunday, April 12 at 2 o'clock.
We weep for mother, yet our loss
Is her eternal gain;
Her hope was in the Saviour's cross,
With Him she'll ever reign.
FARRELL
On Saturday, April 10, Mary J, beloved wife of John F. FARRELL , in the
40th year of her age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from her late residence, 21 Main st, on Tuesday,
April 13 at 9:30am; thence to the Church of the Assumption, corner York
and Jay sts, where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10am.
FREEL
Anniversary Mass - On Monday, April 13 at 10 o'clock, a solemn requiem
mass will be celebrated for the Rev. Frances J. FREEL, D.D., in the
Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Sidney place. Reverend clergy,
relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
GROTH
On Thursday, April 9, George GROTH, aged 24 years. Funeral services at
his late residence 335 Bridge st, on Sunday, 12th inst.
HADDAWAY
In Brooklyn, April 10, 1885, Clara A. HADDAWAY, in the 58th year of her
age. Funeral services Monday, April 13, 1885, at 2pm from her late
residence, 50 Lefferts place. Interment private. [Wilmington, Del.
papers please copy.]
JARVIS
Suddenly on the 10th inst, Isaac P. JARVIS, in the 74th year of his
age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral form his
late residence, 28 Second st, E. D. on Monday, 13th inst., at 8 o'clock
pm. Remains will be interred at Norwalk, Conn, on Tuesday.
MARTIN
Suddenly, on the 9th instant, Captain Levi MARTIN, aged 63 years.
Friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral Sunday, April 12 at 1pm from the Tabernacle Baptist Church,
corner of Third place and Clinton st.
MCGOVERN
On Saturday morning, April 11, at the residence of her son, Walter, 388
Grand st, corner Union av, Mrs. Christina MCGOVERN, widow of the late
Thomas MCGOVERN, aged 83 years and 11 days. Her remains will be taken
to St. Mary's Church, corner Leonard and Maujer sts, where a solemn
requiem mass will be offered for the repose of her soul, at 10am, on
Monday, April 13. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral.
MCGUIRE
At 18 Bridge road, near Sands st, April 19, 1885, Thomas MCGUIRE, native
of Drumgill, County Cavan, Ireland, aged 44 years. Friends and
relatives are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Monday
O'CONNOR
In this city on Friday, April 10, Lawrence O'CONNOR, a native of the
County of Wexford, Ireland in the 78th year of his age. Funeral from
the residence of his son, Lorenzo O'CONNOR, 141 Canton st, on Sunday,April 12
PICKUP
April 10, 1885, Fannie CHESTER, eldest daughter of Frank and Hannah
PICKUP, in the 13th year of her age. Funeral from the residence of her
parents, Sunday, April 12, at 3pm.
SEWARD
On Saturday, April 11, 1885, Emma Louise, wife of Benjamin SEWARD, and
daughter of the late Captain B. FRANCIS. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend the funeral on Monday, the 13th, at l o'clock pm.
Services to be held in Christ Church, Bedford av.
SHANAHAN
Month's mind of the late James M. SHANAHAN, at St. John's Chapel,
Clermont and Greene avs, on Monday, the 13th inst., at 9:30am.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
SINEY
On Friday, April 10, Mrs. Nancy SINEY, relict of Robert SINEY, in the
95th year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral at the residence of her son, John S. SINEY, 243 South Ninth st,
on Monday, 13th inst, at 2pm. Interment at Cypress Hills.
VANWINKLE
On Friday morning, April 10, Leah, widow of the late George W.
VANWINKLE. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend
her funeral from her late residence, 233 St. Marks av, at 2pm on Monday,April 13.
MISS MARY MCLAUGHLIN
After an illness of ten days with pneumonia, Miss Mary MCLAUGHLIN, niece of
ex-register McLAUGHLIN, died at her late residence, No. 93 Lawrence street.
The deceased was a Christian woman, who devoted a great deal of her time in
the unostentatious way to works of charity. In the homes of the humble she
ministered to the sick and needy. She was a woman of many virtues and strongly
endeared to a large circle of friends. Funeral services of the remains were
performed in the De Bovoise street R.C. church, on Thursday afternoon, last,
and the interment took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush,. The
funeral was largely attended.
INVESTIGATING MRS. ERB’S DEATH.
THE CONTENTS OF THE STOMACH TO BE ANALYZED.
Coroner Henry J,. HAESSE, Deputy Coroner Joseph MERKERT and Post Mortem
Surgeon VALENTINE this morning visited the house No 1742 Dean street and
examined the body of Mrs. Igancia P. ERB, who died there on Wednesday
after the birth of an infant on the 3d instant. The visit was made in
consequence of a note left by deceased charging her husband with having
poisoned her, as has already been reported The stomach was taken for
analysis, and the inquest in the case was set down for Tuesday at the
Twelfth Precinct Police Station.
UNIDENTIFIED--THE BODY THOUGHT TO BE THAT OF MISSING EDITOR CONANT.
FOUND IN CONEY ISLAND CREEK BY TWO COLORED LADS - THE INQUEST THIS MORNING.
MRS. CONTANT UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE BODY - MANY POINTS OF RESEMBLANCE -
A MISSING STENOGRAPHER.
Yesterday morning, while two colored lads, Edwin and Willie POWELL were
looking for driftwood at low tide along the little stream which makes the
big heap of sand, Coney Island, they came upon the body of a man in the reeds
on a strip of land called "High Horse Island" in local nomenclature. The spot
was but a few feet from the bridge over which Gunther’s road crossed the stream.
The body was sitting in a posture and so badly decomposed as to make identification
other than by the clothing an utter impossibility. Features and extremities
alike were wanting. A black derby hat blue overcoat and suit of dark check
cloth, with white shirt, red undershirt and laced shoes with over gaiters covered
the list of articles worn.
As this costume much resembled that worn by Mr. S. S. CONANT the long missing
editor of Harper’s Weekly, the Brooklyn police said and the family were notified
by H. W, CRANE a painter of No. 79 Sackett street, this city, who was at work
on the island near the point where the body was found.
This morning the remains were removed to Undertaker STILLWELL’s Morgue in Gravesend.
About nine o’clock Justice WARING impaneled a jury and held an inquest, resulting
in the decision that death was due to drowning, but making no attempt at identification.
Mrs. CONANT and Mr. DOUD, Mr. Contant’s brother in law, arrived just after the
inquest closed. The pocket of clothing contained a folding comb similar to
one carried by Mr. CONANT, a buckhorn handled jackknife and a circular of the
Brooklyn Combination Company, but nothing more; the collar button was of pearl,
so was that worn by the missing man. The hat and coat, too, were very like
those worn when he left his home.
Mrs. CONANT was unable to identify the suit and took samples of cloth with
her to be submitted to the tailor who made the last suit worn by her husband.
Should he fully recognize it little doubt will remain that the corpse is that
of Mr. CONANT. Until then, however she prefers to believe that Mr. CONANT
is still alive.
One of the reports concerning Mr. CONANT’s stay on Long Island stated that when
last seen he was walking along the beach where the corpse was discovered. It
is surmised that he might have fallen from the bridge and frozen to death in
the icy water.
In opposition to this however Landlord Gus COHEN with whom Mr. CONANT stayed
for a day, declared that he put him on board a train for this city, and that
the conductor told him of Conant’s safe arrival here. It was COHEN who sent
a note to Harper’s by a forgetful friend, who carried it in his pocket for a
week and then returned it.
The body will be held until Monday for further identification.
Mr. Erastus HALL HAIGHT a stenographer who resides in Jersey City, resembled
Mr. Conant not only in his appearance, but his clothing. Mr. Haight was younger
and smaller than Mr. Conant, and has been missing since February 28 last.
Some persons believe that the body found in the Coney Island Creek is that of
Mr. Haight, and his friends, have been notified to see it at the Gravesend Morgue.
They went down this afternoon. Whether or not they identified the remains the
reporter was unable to ascertain, as the hour at which they arrived was close
upon the time when the Eagle goes to Press.
Daniel D. CONKLIN, one of the old time whaling captains, died suddenly in Greenport.
12 April 1885
BISHOP
Suddenly, on Saturday, April 11, Frankie, only son of William H. and
Emmeline BISHOP, in the 15th year of his age. Funeral services at the
residence of his parents, 66 Suydam st, Monday, April 13 at 2pm.
BUTLER
April 10, 1885, Dr. John BUTLER, formerly of this city. Funeral
services at his late residence, 110 East Twenty sixth st, NY at 1
o'clock pm April 13. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Please
omit flowers. Interment private.
PIKE
On the 10th inst, at 192 Smith st, Henry R. PIKE, in the 51st year of
his age. Friends and relatives are respectfully invite to attend
funeral on Monday, 13th inst, at 2pm.
SWITZER
Of pneumonia, Martha SWITZER, wife of Andrew O. SWITZER, in the 58th
year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence 228 Nassau st, on Monday, April 13, at
2pm. Interment at Greenwood.
Farewell, dear husband! My life is past,
My love for you until death did last;
And after me no sorrow take,
But love the children for my sake.
WHIPPLE
On Saturday, April 11, Florence May, daughter of Seth L. and Mary
WHIPPLE, aged 5 years and 6 days. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her
parents, 353 Court st, on Thursday, April 14
[Massachusetts papers please copy.]
WILLEY
Suddenly, at Westfield, NY, Friday, April 10, George P. WILLEY, in the
64th year of his age. Funeral services at Westfield, Monday, April 13.
NOT MR. CONANT’S REMAINS.
THEREMAINS FROUND IN CONEY ISLAND CREEK NOT YET IDENTIFIED.
The body of the man which was found in Coney Island Creek, near the Gunther
railroad crossing, has not yet been identified. It was supposed to be that
of Mr. S. S. CONANT, the missing editor of Harper’s Weekly. It is now
positively certain that such is not the case. It was also believed that
it might be the body of Erastus HALL HAIGHT the Jersey City Stenographer,
who has been missing since February 28, but one of his relatives visited
Stillwell’s morgue, at Gravesend, and positively states that the remains
are not those of Mr. HAIGHT. The body still remains at STILLWELL’s, and
so far is unidentified.
AN EMPTY SEARCH FOR GOLD.
EXAMINATIONS MADE IN THE CELLAR OF A MAN WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Some amusement has been afforded a social circle in Hempstead, by the
search that has been made for gold in the cellar of a house of the late
Valentine DORION, in Hempstead, by relatives who though they inherited a
considerable estate from him, nevertheless considered that there must be
some more money left for distribution, and to find it, they have dug up
and sifted with great care the earth in the cellar to the extent of
almost undermining the foundations. Mr. DORLON committed suicide several
months ago, and his money was found secreted in different parts of his
residence, from cellar to garret. This gave rise to the belief that
he had some of his wealth buried in the cellar, but not so much
as a penny was found.
SKELETONS.--THE DISCOVERY MADE ON THE HALL OF RECORDS SITE.
LABORERS DISINTER THE REMAINS OF A WOMAN AND CHILD
CORONER MENNINGER’S THEORY.
THE GAMBLING DEN WHICH STOOD ON THE CORNER OF BOERUM PLACE AND FULTON STREET.
Coroner MENINGER was notified this morning that some human bones had been
found by the workmen who are digging out the ground next to the Court House
for a foundation for the Hall of Records which is to be erected. The Coroner
went there this morning and examined the portions of the skeletons found. He
states that they are parts of the bones of an adult woman and a child. The
woman’s skull is in good state of preservation, and the upper jaw contains a
set of well preserved teeth. The skull of the child is in fragments. An
Eagle reporter asked the Coroner if the remains might have been the property
of some physician or medical student.
"No," he said, "I fancy that there may have been a graveyard here at some
time and that these bones are portions of bodies which were interred there."
"An old Brooklynite said to the reporter:
"During the revolutionary period there was a fort and fortifications about
where the corner of Boerum street and Atlantic avenue now is. The fort
was called Fort Swift, and there were several houses in the vicinity. There
was at that time a burying ground, which was located about where the
Court House stands, and I should not be surprised if these workmen do not
come across many more skeletons."
Coroner MENNINGER ordered the bones found to be sent to the Morgue and an
inquest will probably be held.
The spot where the skeletons were found is just about where the old
livery stable of Ephraim SNEDEKER formerly stood. The structure was
demolished ten or twelve years ago. Contiguous to the stable was a
bar room, which was the rendezvous of may old Brooklynites with sporting
proclivities. Gambling to a considerable extent was reported to be carried
on in a rear part of the building, and the place did not enjoy the best of
reputations among the respectable people of the vicinity.
Long Island-A LITTLE GIRL POISONED BY EATING BIRCH BARK.
Ethel DAVIS, seven years old, of Port Jefferson, daughter of Captain E. W. DAVIS,
was fatally poisoned by eating birch bark.
Long Island-The funeral of Miss Mary STRONG, the last member of the STRONG family on
Long Island, will take place at Setauket tomorrow.
Long Island-Mrs. Miranda SMITH, who died at Roslyn a few days ago, aged 86, was the
mother of Captain SMITH the hero of the Seawanhaka disaster.
DID HE POISON HIS WIFE?
MRS. IGNACI PORTIA ERB’S DEATHBED CHARGE.
THE FACTS ABOUT THE DEA STREET MYSTERY SO FAR AS THEY HAVE COME TO LIGYHT
A PROBKLEM WHICH CHEMICAL ANAYSIS WILL SOLVE.
The case of Mrs. Ignacio Portia ERB, who died at her house, No 1742 Dean street,
on Wednesday evening, during puerperal illness, creates much excitement in the
neighborhood, owing to the note which she wrote immediately before her death,
and which read: "My husband poisoned my system, my blood, this afternoon. He
did not mean to do it. My mouth, my mouth is all swollen now, as you can see."
An Eagle reporter yesterday found Mr. John PARK in his apartments on the third
floor of No 1015 Broadway with a young man who gives his name as Walter J. FAY.
Mr. PARKS is reported to have been the individual who informed the Twelfth
Precinct police of the case though he denies it. He said to the reporter:
"I have known the deceased and her husband for the past three years. They
lived o the same floor with me in this house about a year, and left two years
ago to occupy the house where they have ever since been living, No. 1742 Dean
street. Jacob ERB, the husband, is an operative mason. The house in which he
lives was left to him by his mother, who died about a year ago He has five children,
all living, and one only a week old. ERB was known to me as a sober man,
though I have seen him occasionally take a glass of ale. He and his wife
always seemed to live happily while in the house. I don’t know anything about
the manner in which they may have lived since, but I never heard that there was
any trouble between them. My wife went to see the deceased the night before
she died, her demise being then expected. Erb stated to me after her death that
his wife had accused him of poisoning her."
Here Mr. PARK became restive and absolutely refused to make any further statement,
assigning as his reason that he did not want to he 'hard feelings against him.'
The young man, Walter J. FAY, came to his relief, saying:
"Let me tell the whole story: I know more about it than he does. It was I who
gave the information. I reside in Washington, DC and had been stopping with
Mr. PARK for a few days. While sitting at supper with Mr. and Mrs. Park, the
latter spoke of the illness of Mrs. Erb and wished me to go and seed her. I went,
but when I arrived at the house in Dean Street the woman was already dead. I saw
her remains, and while there became engaged in conversation with people who had
assembled. I heard a lady whose name I do knot know say that the deceased had handed
a piece o0f paper to her sister in law, Mrs. John ERB, in which she stated that her
husband had poisoned her. I did not see the piece of paper myself. I then went
to Chapman’s undertaking establishment and telephoned for the Coroner HESSE, but
failed to reach him. I waited then till yesterday morning, when I went down to
the Twelfth Precinct Station and stated the facts to Captain FALK. More about
the manner I do not know."
During the statement, Fay was frequently interrupted by Park, who was anxious
that no person’s name should be given for fear of 'hard feelings.'
The reported jumped on a Reid avenue car and getting off in the neighborhood of
Crow Hill found after some difficulty a neat two story frame dwelling perched on
a hill with a piece of black crape on the door. Learning that this was the Erb’s
residence, he followed some people throu8gh a gateway to the rear and there met
Jacob Erb, a middle aged man with reddish hair. On learning the object of the
reporter’s visit, he readily agreed to answer any questions and said:
"The morning my wife died, and when her death was already considered certain,
I called a Catholic clergyman to administer to her the last rites of the Church.
About an hour before she expired she said to me "Papa take off the blue shirt
and put on a white shirt and lie down here beside me’, and I did so, but as I
had not slept for nearly five nights, during which sat up and waited on her,
I fell asleep, and when I awoke she called upon me to give her her medicine,
and I offered it to her but she had had not taken more than one third part
of it when she lost all utterance and presently expired Before this, however
I saw her write on a piece of paper what has been published, and when I learned
what it was I felt very bad. I told my physician, Dr. RANDOLPH, and he told
me not to mind it. My wife had had puerperal fever sine Tuesday. Fay
afterward accused me of poisoning my wife and told me he had a warrant for
my arrest. I feel terribly struck by this blow, left as I am withy these
five little children. That is the oldest (pointing to a little fellow about
nine years old
Mrs. Mary LEWY, of No 1019 Broadway, a young woman of rather prepossessing
appearance said: "I was present when Mrs. ERB died. Shortly before her death
she passed the piece of paper to me, and I handed it to her sister in law,
Mrs. John Erb. I saw Mrs. ERB for some days before her death and I did not
doubt that she was in her right mind till I read the piece of paper.
The stomach and contents were removed yesterday morning by Dr. Valentine for
analysis. The inquest is to be held on Tuesday at the Twelfth Precinct Station House.
The deceased was aged 28 years, 9 months and 27 days. Her father was a Mexican
and her mother a Spaniard. As she lay in a back room, the appearance of the
feature indicated extreme pain at the moment of dissolution, the lips looking
swollen and purple.
CHARLES W SLACK, Boston, Mass April 11
Hon. Charles W. SLACK died today of pneumonia, aged 60 years. He was editor
of the Commonwealth, a weekly newspaper, and Internal Revenue Collector of
the Boston district.
WILLIAM A. BRAMAN. Springfield, Mass, April 11
Rev. William A. BRAMAN, of the New England Conference, stationed at Hopkinton,
died here suddenly of heart disease at one o’clock this afternoon.
GEROTHMAN W. CORNELL. Troy, NY April 11
Gerothman W. CORNELL, sheriff for two terms and postmaster for seven years
at Lansingburg, NY died today. He retired from public office several years ago.
GEORGE B. DIXSWELL. Boston, April 11
George BASEL DIXWELL died yesterday at his residence in this city, of
pneumonia, aged 70 years. A large of his life was passed in Chida,
where he occupied a prominent position. He was also Consul General for
Russia at Hong Kong and at one time the municipal officer of the Foreign
Concession at Shanghai.
13 April 1885
ANDERSON
On Saturday, April 11, Peter ANDERSON, in the 85th year of his age.
Funeral on Tuesday, April 14 at 2pm from his late residence, 824 ˝
Lexington av. Relatives and friends requested to attend.
BRADBURY
On Saturday, April 11, Lizzie BRADBURY, aged 21 years. Friends
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 135
˝ Ninth st, on Tuesday, April 14, at one o'clock pm.
CAMPBELL
On Sunday, April 12, Mary, widow of the late Patrick CAMPBELL, in the
60th year of her age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral from her late residence, 23 Main st, on Wednesday,
15th inst, at 2:30.
CLARK
In Brooklyn, on Sunday, April 12, 1885, of pneumonia, David William, son
of David and Ellen CLARK, in the 23rd year of his age. Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of his parents, 246 South Ninth st, Wednesday, April 15, at
9:30am. Body will be taken from thence to the Church of the
Transfiguration, Marcy av and Hooper av, where a solemn requiem mass
will be offered for the repose of his soul.
DAISLEY
On April 11, Fannie S. DAISLEY, aged 20 years, daughter of Thomas and
Mary DAISLEY. Funeral will take place Monday, 13th, at 2 o'clock, from
Park av. P. M. Church. Interment at Evergreens Cemetery.
DUNKLY
On Saturday, April 11, 1885, of pneumonia, Mrs. Ann M. DUNKLY, widow of
the late Leonard DUNLKY, Sr., aged 83 years. The relatives and friends
of the family are invited to attend her funeral from her late residence,
1675 Adelphia st, on Tuesday, 14th inst., at 2 o'clock pm.
ENGLERT
On Sunday evening, April 12, Adele, beloved wife of Frederick ENGLERT,
in the 32nd year of her age. Relatives and friends, also members of
Allemania Lodge, No. 4 DOH, are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, 357 DeKalb av on Wednesday, April 15
FAGAN
On Sunday, April 12, of pneumonia, James FAGAN, the beloved son of James
and Mary FAGAN, in the 13th year of his age. Funeral on Tuesday, at
2:30 o'clock, from the residence of his parents, 34 Adelphia st.
Friends of the family are respectfully invited. Interment in Calvary Cemetery.
FARRELL
In this city, on the 11th inst, Mary A. HENNESSEY, the beloved wife of
James FARRELL, in the 28th year of her age. The relatives and friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, 195 Warren st, Tuesday, April 14, at 2pm
FARRELL
On Saturday, April 11, Mary J, beloved wife of John F. FARRELL, in the
40th year of her age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, from her late residence, 21 Main st, on Tuesday,
April 14, at 9:30am; thence to the Church of the Assumption corner York
and Jay sts, where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 am.
FARNSWORTH -
In Brooklyn, on Sunday morning, April 12, 1885, Mrs. Delia A.
FARNSWORTH, daughter of the late Rev. Joseph D. MARSHALL. Funeral
services on Tuesday, 14th inst, at 2pm, at the residence of her brother
in law, Frank SQUIER, 310 Lafayette ave.
FRANCIS
In this city, on April 12, 1885, Adele V., wife of John FRANCIS, Jr.
aged 25 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to
attend the funeral at her late residence, 174 Lexington st, on Tuesday,
April 14, at 1:30pm
GRANT
Saturday, April 11, 1885, Alexander GRANT, father of Wallace GRANT, of
exhaustion, in the 77th year of his age. Funeral services will be held
at his late residence, 196 Livingston st, on Tuesday at 3 o'clock pm
Relatives and friends of his and of his son are invited to be present.
Please omit flowers. Interment private.
HART - Suddenly, April 12, Armsby, eldest son of William and Janet B.,
in the 37th year of his age. Funeral private Tuesday at 10am, from 407
Sackett st
HOGG
April 11, at 352 Adelphi st, Brooklyn, NY, Edward Andrew, infant son of
Andrew H and Sallie JOHNSON HOGG, and grandson of the late Captain
Edward P. JOHNSON, of Baltimore. Interment at Greenmount, Baltimore.
Private.
HORNUNG
On Monday morning, April 13, 1885, our beloved husband and father,
George Gottfired HORNUNG, aged 60 years and 28 days. Relatives and
friends of the family, also Navigator Lodge F and AM, No 232, Star of
the Union Lodge, AOGF, No 29, Veteran Club of the Steuben Guard and
United Light Butcher Guard are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, No. 44 Main st, on Thursday afternoon,
at 2pm., to Greenwood.
JARVIS
Suddenly on the 10th inst., Isaac P. JARVIS, in the 74th year of his
age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, 28 Second st, ED., on Monday, 13th inst., at 8 o'clock
pm. Remains will be interred at Norwalk, Conn., on Tuesday.
MCGANN
On Monday, April 13, Mr. MCGANN, in the 72nd year of his age, a native
of Kilrush County Claire, Ireland, at the residence of his son in law
Thomas MCNOBLE, 355 Furman st Funeral on Wednesday, from St. Charles
Borromeo's Church, Sidney place, at 9:30am, where a requiem mass will be
offered for the repose of his soul; thence to the Cemetery of the Holy Cross.
PARKHURST
On Monday, April 13, Emily, wife of Henry M. PARKHURST. Funeral
services, Wednesday, April 15, at 2 o'clock pm at her late residence,
173 Gates av.
SCHOLEY
On the 13th inst., at 371 Hekrimer st, Herbert LINCOLN, infant son of
Thomas J., Jr. and Nellie SCHOLEY, aged 8 months and 10 days. Funeral
from Grace ME Church, corner of Fourth and Ovington ave, Bay Ridge,
Tuesday, April 14, 3pm
TRUSDELL
On April 13, at Roselle, NJ. Emma Jane, daughter of Guy J and Katie N.
TRUSDELL, deceased. formerly of Brooklyn, aged 1 year, 5 months and 19
days. Interment in Evergreens Cemetery.
WHELAN
On Monday, April 13, John F. WHELAN, of the firm of MULLER & WHELAN, and
youngest son of the late Thomas and Agnes WHELAN. Relatives and friends
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral form the residence of her
parents, 353 Court st, on Tuesday, April 14 at 2pm. Massachusetts
papers please copy.
PATROLMAN HOADLEY’S FUNERAL.
THE SERVICES OF THE REMAINS YESTERDAY - THE POLICE AND GRAND ARMY ESCORT.
The body of Policeman James W. HOADLEY, who was stricken with paralysis
last Wednesday morning I the Fifth Precinct Station House, after coming
off duty, and who died a few hours later, rested in a handsome casket in
the front parlor of his residence, No 63 South Fourth street, at 2 o’clock
yesterday afternoon, while policemen, war veterans, and citizens in great
numbers passed around the coffin in single file to take a last look at the
features of the deceased. Half an hour later the lid was fastened on the
casket, which was borne to the hearse at the door. The sergeants, roundsmen
and patrolmen of the Fifth Precinct, to the number of fifty-five, under
command of the veteran Captain WOGLOM, formed o the street ahead of the
hearse, and in their rear were the comrades of Dakin Post, Chas. G. HALL
commander, preceded by the fife and drum corps. The Procession halted at
the Fourth street M. P. Church, corner of South Third street, and the
casket was removed to the interior, and placed at the center aisle.
During the services, which were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. J. WHITE,
the edifice was crowded. Mr. White spoke of the services of the deceased
to his country as a soldier of the late war and to the city as a policeman
for over twenty-one years. He had been a good husband and father. After
the services the casket was again placed in the hearse, and the procession
reformed and started along South Fourth street on its way to
Cypress Hills Cemetery. At Union avenue the escort halted and the hearse
passed on. The policemen entered carriages and the comrades boarded
three street cars in waiting to convey them to the cemetery. At the grave
a Grand Army service was conducted.
HUNTING FOR A MURDERER.
THE LONG SEARCH THAT DETECTIVE DONLON HAS MADE FOR JOHN O’CONNELL OF GREENPOINT.
On Sunday, June 19 last year, John MANSTER, an innocent looking German, left
his boarding house in Greenpoint avenue, Greenpoint, to visit some friends in
New York. He had with him a considerable sum of money and during the afternoon
imbibed so freely that he became intoxicated. About eight o’clock he returned
to Greenpoint, but instead of going directly home he staggered along Manhattan
avenue until he reached Clay street, where he encountered several men standing
on the corner. He tried to pass them but they would not allow him, and before
long they cultivated his acquaintance. MANSTER, to make his acquaintance with
his newly made friends as short as possible, invited them into a neighboring
saloon to have a drink. In paying for it he displayed a roll of bills which
caught the eyes of several of the men.
Under the pretext of tightening Manster’s cravat John OROURKE, one of the men,
tried to snatch the money from his hands. Although the latter was intoxicated
he struck O’Rourke in the face. A general fight seemed imminent and the disturbers
were finally ejected. The two men renewed their quarrel on the sidewalk and
blows were again exchanged. All then repaired to another saloon a block distant,
Manster treating several times.
It was nearly midnight when they left, and Charles CUMMISKEY and John O'CONNELL
suggested that they all go to Hunter’s Point and have a racket. Manster
reluctantly accompanied them, the other two being Owen MURRAY and Thomas WARD.
The others, who numbered six, remained behind. Several saloons were visited
and considerable liquor was taken by them, O’Connell, it is alleged forcing
Manster to drink against his will. At two o’clock Monday morning the party
acted in a boisterous manner near the bridge and were ordered away by a policeman.
They crossed the bridge to Greenpoint. What occurred between two and three o’clock
is not definitely known.
At three o’clock, as officer O'DONNELL was patrolling his post on Manhattan
avenue near Clay street, he discovered a man lying motionless and with face
down in the gutter. Going nearer he found the man surrounded by a pool of
blood which was still flowing from a terrible wound in the head. He came to
the conclusion that the man while intoxicated had fallen on his head and so
received his injuries. Assistance was procured and the injured man was removed
to the station house. There it was found that he was suffering from other wounds
on the head and body. The ambulance was summoned and it was deemed necessary to
remove him to the hospital immediately. He lingered for several days and finally
died, death being attributed to the injuries he received. The surgeon gave it as
his opinion that the man had been struck with some blunt instrument.
The police made diligent search for the man in whose company Manster was last
week and finally obtained a clue which resulted in the arrest of John J. O'ROURKE,
for felonious assault. O’Rourke flatly defied that he had anything to do with the
death of Manster, but he was nevertheless held by Justice NEAHER. A few days later,
Detective DONALON arrested
Thomas CROGEN,
Fred FOSTER,
Thomas WARD,
Owen MURRAY,
Charles LAFFERTY,
Daniel J. KENNEDY,
Charles CUMMINSKEY,
Charles J. ANDERSON and James CASEY as being implicated in the crime.
KENNEDY made a clean breast of the whole affair and said that Manster had got into
a quarrel with O’Connell about some trivial matter, and the latter in his fury
drew a sand bag and struck him several times over the head, and after kicking
him threw him into the gutter.
The men were all taken before Justice Naeber, and after a thorough examination
were released on their own recognizance, and a warrant issued for the arrest
of O'CONNELL. When the police went to his home on Franklin street, Greenpoint
to arrest him, they discovered that he had fled. Detective DONLAN worked
energetically on the case, and several ties located his man in various cities,
but was unsuccessful to effect his arrest. Last Fall a picnic was announced
to be held in Long Island City, and word was given the detective that O’Connell
had told a friend that he would be present and join in the festivities. The
detective secreted himself in a secluded part of the park and awaited the
arrival of O’Connell. He did not come, having evidently been warned in the
meantime. Since then he has been tracked to several places in the vicinity of
New York, at one time a cue having been obtained that he was stopping at the
residence of a sister in New York. In what manner he communicates with his
parents, who still reside on Franklin street, it is not known.
Manster was engaged to be married to a young lady who is still in Germany,
and who had intended to come to this country last Christmas and marry him.
DAVID W. CLARK
Son of Mr. David CLARK, a well to do resident of the Eastern District, died at
his parent’ home at No. 245 South Ninth street, yesterday. The deceased, who
was only 21 years old, had been learning to be pilot at Sandy Hook for four
years and gave promise of a bright future. He was taken with pneumonia a week
ago and the disease had been mastered when typhoid malaria supervened and
terminated his existence. A requiem mass will be celebrated over the remains
in the Transfiguration Church, on Hooper street and Marcy avenue, by Father KIELY
and assistants on Wednesday morning.
DR. EDWARD T. ELY
Late of New York, died in Rochester yesterday at the age of 34. Young as he
was he had made an abiding name in the medical profession and was well known
both in New York and Brooklyn. He was associated for several years with Dr. D B.
St. ROOSA, and was recognized as an authority in the medical specialty of
diseases of the eye and ear. His contributions to medical journals attracted
the attention of the profession. A little more than two years ago Dr. Ely was
attacked by a hemorrhage of the lungs, and to this disease and the complications
that followed, he fell a victim. Dr. Ely was married and leaves a widow and one
child. He was a relative of the Hon. B. D. SILLIMAN, of this city. He was the
son of the late Dr. William Dr. ELY, of Rochester, one of the most eminent
physicians in the State and a brother of Dr. William S. ELY who succeeds to the
fame and the practice of his father in Rochester and Western New York.
THE BODY AT CONEY ISLAND.
IDENTIFIED AS THAT OF GEORGE MERTZ, OF THE EASTERN DISTRICT.
There is no longer any question about the identification of the body found
in the creek at Coney Island last Saturday and supposed at first to be that
of the missing editor. The body is that of George MERTZ, a machinist who
resided at 510 Grand street with his wife and two children up to November 28 last,
when he disappeared. He had been employed at the Brooklyn Sugar Refinery in the
Easter District until last April, when he resigned after quarreling with the
superintendent. He had not found any work up to the time of his disappearance
and became despondent. Mrs. MERTZ supported the family in the meantime by working
at dressmaking.
The police traced the missing man to Pier No. 3, North River, from which the
steamers sail for Cuba, and Mr. WINTINGHAM, Mertz’s brother in law, consoled
the family by urging the theory that Mertz had gone to Cuba, working his way on
one of the steamers, where men acquainted with the business of sugar refining
were then in demand. This theory was exploded later.
Though the body found at Coney Island was unrecognizable Mrs. Mertz had no
trouble in identifying it, the forefinger of the right hand being missing, having
been shot off. She also identified the knife and the comb found on the body.
Mrs. Mertz resides at 889 Hancock street.
DROWNED WHILE FISHING
A MAN SEIZED WITH A FIT FALLS INTO THE WATER
[Special to the Eagle]
Rockaway Beach April 13
Yesterday afternoon a number of men were standing on HAMMILL’s dock
fishing for flounders in Jamaica Bay. Fritz FENEHS was one of the number.
Suddenly while hauling in his line he was seized with a fit and fell into
the water. Before any assistance could be rendered he was drowned and his
body was kept from going out with the tide by a fishhook which caught in his
clothing. The body was in the water for at least ten minutes and resuscitation
was impossible. Coroner CRONIN held an inquest today and the jury rendered a
verdict of accidental death by drowning. The decreased was twenty nine years of age.
A DIVORCED WOMAN’S SUICIDE.
Dying from the Effects of Poison Taken Over Three Weeks Ago.
Dr. J. G. LA ROE, of No. 103 Milton street, Greenpoint, reported at the
Fifth Precinct Station House this morning that Jennie TARLETON, aged 31
years, had died at the residence of Mr. AVERY, No. 73 North Eighth
street, from the effects of a dose of Paris green last night. He said
that Dr. HESSE had taken an ante mortem statement, but knew nothing more
about the case. An officer was sent to make an investigation, but he
could learn nothing more than that the deceased had been a divorced
woman. An Eagle reporter called at the dwelling. It is a three story
tenement and the Avery’s occupy half the second floor. A sister of the
deceased, who resides in Staten Island, was in the front room where the
body, covered with a sheet, rested on tables at the windows. The
features were those of a rather prepossessing woman.
The reporter was informed that Mrs. Tarleton was married several years
ago, but that the union was an unhappy one. A few years after a divorce
ensued. Mrs. Tarleton worked as a domestic. She recently assumed
charge of Mrs. AVERY who was very sick. Her relations with a man whose
name was not divulged so preyed upon her mind that she took a dose of
paris green on the night of the 22nd of last month. She said nothing
about her attempt at self destruction until she could no longer conceal
the fact, and when a physician was called in the drug had pretty well
done its work. The utmost secrecy was observed and no report was made
of the case. The woman should have been removed to the hospital and not
left with the Avery's, who are poor people. The Coroner was called in
at the last moment and the woman made a statement implicating a man
pretty well known. “I could not believe anything wrong of the man,” was
the comment of the woman who gave the information. The inquest will be
held at an early date.
[Paris green Etymology: Paris, France Date: 1868
1 : a very poisonous copper-based bright green powder that is used as
an insecticide and pigment www.m-w.com]