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1894 - 1899 

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Union Advertiser, Rochester, Monroe, N.Y.    Mon,   Jan. 2, 1894                   by: GSubyak@aol.com

OBITUARY -  MILTON STAFFORD

Victor, Jan 2 - Milton STAFFORD, for many years past a prominent citizen of Victor, was found in a room in the Masseth House in Canandaigua last Thursday morning in an unconscious condition from an overdose of morphine. From the first there was but little hope of his recovery and yesterday morning he died. Mr. STAFFORD was a Mason of high standing. At the time of his death he was 64 years of age. The funeral services were held from the First Presbyterian Church in Victor this afternoon, the pastor, Rev. Charles N. FROST, officiating. The services were conducted after the Masonic ritual, under the charge of Milnor Lodge, F. and A.M., of Victor. He leaves a son and daughter, William J. and Jennie, both of Victor. The interment was at Boughton Hill cemetery.

OMRI NELSON

Victor, Jan 2 - Omri NELSON, an old resident, died at his residence on Sunday evening. Mr. NELSON was born in Rupert, Vt., November 27, 1814, and removed to Victor at an early date. He was a successful farmer, following that occupation until a few years ago, when he moved into the village, his son remaining on the farm. Besides a wife he leaves five children, Mrs. James MOORE, Mrs. Walter BOUGHTON, Miss Annie NELSON, Wilbur NELSON, all of Victor, and Mrs. Peter PYATT of Pavilion. The funeral services will be held from his late residence to-morrow.

Ontario Repository-Messenger, Canandaigua, NY      Thursday   Feb 8, 1894           by: Dianne Thomas 

+ Z. C. CURTICE has bought the SCRAMBLING property on Maple ave.; consideration $2,000.  The same property sold for double that amount a few years ago.

+ R. T. BRACE will soon commence housekeeping in one of G. D. BEMENT'S houses on Piety Hill.

+ Mrs. William C. DRYER is in very feeble health.

+ Will STAFFORD and wife are rejoicing; it is a boy.

+Mrs. Gaylord BROWN of Hopewell, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. D. BEMENT, on Church st. 

Ontario Co. Journal, Canandaigua, NY        March 23,  1894      by: Dianne Thomas

+ M. U. ALDRICH spent last week at his home in Victor.

+ Bushnell son of William B. OSBORN, is quite ill with the scarlet fever. 

Ontario Repository  Messenger, Canandaigua, NY   Wed.,     Apr 4, 1894           by: Dianne Thomas 

+ Clark SIMONDS, only son of George SIMONDS of this village, died on Friday of last week.  The funeral was held at the residence of his parents on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with interment in the Boughton Hill Cemetery.

 

+ Lavinia OSBORNE, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. OSBORNE, died form scarlet fever, Monday afternoon.  she was about two and one half years of age.

 

+ William J. and Jennie STAFFORD, heirs of the late Milton STAFFORD, were paid $2,000 last week by Asa B. JONES, Recorder of Loyal Lodge 169, A.O.U.W., of which the deceased was a member.

+ Julius MADISON has bought the HOPKINS place.  Consideration, $500.

+  Mrs. T. R. WOOD has moved to Rochester.  

+ Mrs. Daniel BARNETT left for England on Friday night, to visit her mother who is seriously ill. 

+ Ray VAN DENBERGH went to Grand Rapids, Michigan last week, and expects to spend the summer there.

+ The Elisha PECK place has been purchased by its present occupant, Dr. G. H. CUTTER, for $1,100.

+ About one o'clock Tuesday morning, the village was roused by the ringing of fire bells.  The house of Charles FRAZER on School street was in flames.  Very little of the contents were saved.  The fire is supposed to have caught embers from the chimney or from passing locomotives on the railroad, the building having been situated close tot he Lehigh track.

Union & Advertiser, Rochester,  NY         Wed,   May 16, 1894                 by: GSubyak@aol.com

STAFFORD - SHORT WEDDING

Louis D. SHORT of this city and Miss Jennie STAFFORD of Victor were married at 23 Boardman avenue at noon yesterday, Rev. C. N. FROST of Victor, officiating. A wedding breakfast was served, after which a reception was held. Mr. and Mrs. SHORT will reside at 23 Boardman avenue.

Democrat & Chronicle    Rochester, Monroe, NY     Sat     July 7, 1894            by: GSubyak@aol.com

SPANGLER - NORTON 

Miss Lena NORTON, of No. 46 North Union street (Rochester), and Rev. Alpheus SPANGLER, of Springfield, Mass., were united in marriage at the Third Presbyterian Church, corner of East avenue and Meigs street, yesterday morning. The bride was attractively attired in white silk made entrain and was attended by twelve young ladies, selected from the three training classes which have graduated under her, who sang the wedding march to the organ accompaniment. At the alter they were met by the groom and his best man, Rev. Mr. GIROUX, of Springfield, Mass. The bride was given away by her father, Edwin NORTON. The maid of honor was Miss Jennie HIGGINBOTTOM, of Victor, N. Y. Mrs. SPANGLER has had charge of the New York state training class at the Rochester Free Academy for the past three years. The young couple left for a wedding tour through the West. They will take up their residence in Springfield, Mass.

THE VICTOR HERALD     Saturday     September 8, 1894     Pg 3, col  2      by: Ron Hanley

John W. VanDenbergh and Son are showing their Common Sense gate at the Cayuga county fair at Auburn this week. As its name implies, this is the most sensible, practical farm gate in the market.

same paper, Col 4 

Wm. Mulheron, died of typhoid fever, at his home in this town, Thursday about 4 p. m. He was a young man about thirty years of age. The funeral was held this Saturday morning, at St. Patrick's church.
 

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES     Wednesday    September 12, 1894  Pg 2, col  7 

 DIED  -   MULHERON  -    In the town of Victor, September 6, 1894, William Mulheron, aged 30 years.

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES    Wed.   October 17, 1894     Pg 2, col 5     by: Ron Hanley
 
Victor:  Little Ruby Childs, daughter of the late Frank Childs of Canandaigua, is very ill with diptheria at the home of her grand parents in this village, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Pimm.

THE VICTOR HERALD  Friday January 5, 1895   col 3         by: Ron Hanley
 
                      Town and Village Directory
 
                                  Town
    Supervisor                        James Houston
    Town Clerk                      Chas. L. Brown
    Justice of the Peace          Theodore M. Norton
                                            George Hill
                                            Milo Webster
                                            Romeyn W. Brace
    Assessor                          John W. Laufer
    Comissioner of Highways    M. E. McMahon
    Collector                             James W. Moore
    Overseer of the Poor           Theodore Sidell
    Constables                          C. Saunders
                                               C. W. George
                                              Thos. Sullivan Jr.
    Insps. of Election                W. A. Higinbotham
    of 1st Dist.                          Chas. N. Ketchum
                                               George Shanks
    Insps. of Election                 F. M. Walling
    of 2nd Dist.                          J. W. VanDenbergh
                                               G. H. Cutler
    Insps. of Election                 C. M. Webster
    of 3rd Dist.                          I. Benson
                                              Ambrose Ford
    Excise  Com'rs                    Theodore Conover
                                               James Ransom
                                               John W. VanDenbergh

THE VICTOR HERALD     Saturday      February 9, 1895       Pg 3, col 4           by: Ron Hanley
 
John Lynaugh and Miss Julia McMahon, both of this town, were united in marriage at the Catholic church in this village on Wednesday afternoon of this week. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Donnelly.

Victor Herald, Saturday     Nov 23, 1895   by: Cheri Branca

Allan A. Royce, the oldest printer living in this state, died at his home in Canandaigua last Thursday (Nov 21,) , age 83 years.

 

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES     December 11, 1895     Pg 2, col  4       by: Ron Hanley
 
VICTOR  -   J. W. VanDenbergh who has been working for the Eastern New York  Hedge and Wire Fence Co. in Herkimer and Montgomery Counties, in this state, during the last three months, returned home Saturday evening, driving through from Ilion, which place he left the Thursday morning previous.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL         Friday     April 2, 1897      Pg 3, col  6         by: Ron Hanley
 
 DIED ELLIS -  At Victor, March 27, 1897, Mrs. Frances Ellis, wife of Bolivar Ellis, aged 53 years.

 THE  VICTOR  HERALD         1898            by: Ron Hanley
 
OLD VICTOR HOTEL PASSES INTO NEW HANDS
 
The old Victor Hotel, for more than a hundred years a landmark of this village, was sold on Friday of last week by James H. Barry to James Concannon. Mr. Barry has been connected with the hotel since 1898, when he came here from Fishers. 
For about four years he was associated with the late John Ryan in the management of the hotel, then for about the same length of time with the late James Houston. For the last fourteen years he has been the sole proprietor. The hotel has always enjoyed a good reputation with the traveling public, and Mr. Barry and his efficient wife have made it a clean and comfortable home for those who found shelter within its time worn walls. 
Mr. Concannon's purpose in the purchase of the property is the establishment of a Ford garage, repair shop and show room. The large barn on the premises will be remodeled for use as a repair shop and the lower floor of the brick portion of the hotel building will be remodeled into an up to date showroom. A full line of Ford car and Fordson tractor repair parts and all accessories will be kept in stock. James Concannon, Jr., and Donald Concannon have been appointed authorized Ford salesmen for this territory by W. F. Harvey, who controls Ford sales in several neighboring towns. 
Mr. Concannon takes possession April 1st. For a time it looked as if Victor might lose the hotel entirely, as the new owner
contemplated remodeling the part of the building not used for the showroom into apartments. This would have been a calamity indeed for Victor could scarcely get along without the accommodations which the hotel affords. 
The management of the Locke Insulator Mfg. Co. was especially impressed by this feature of the transaction because of the fact that twenty one of its employees were boarding at the hotel, and it would be almost impossible to find accommodations for them elsewhere in the village.  The officials of the company took up the matter with Mr.Concannon and ascertained that he too, felt that it would be an unfortunate thing for the village to lose the hotel, and he indicated his willingness to so remodel the building as to permit its use for hotel purposes as if a man could be found to run it.

ONTARIO REPOSITORY and MESSENGER  Thurs   Feb 24, 1898     Pg 8, col 4       by: Ron Hanley
 
Deaths    BACON - At Victor, February 18th, Eliza S., wife of Orin S. Bacon, 60 years. 
 
ONTARIO REPOSITORY and MESSENGER  Thursday February 24, 1898  Pg  8, col 1
Victor, February 23 -   The death of Mrs. O. S. Bacon, Friday afternoon, was a severe shock to the community and caused universal regret. She had been in poor health some time, but nothing serious was apprehended. 
About 4 o'clock she suddenly became unconscious and died in a few minutes. Deceased was a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church, and several religious and charitable societies in which she was very active. 
The nearest surviving relatives beside her husband, are Albert Simonds, her father, three brothers and a sister, two sons and tow daughters. The children are O. S. Bacon, Jr.and Mrs. Ed W. Simmons, of Canandaigua, Rev. A. S.  Bacon, of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. George Dunlap, of Spring Valley.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL      Friday     March 25, 1898      Pg 3, col  6   by: Ron Hanley
  
DIED   TURNER - At Victor, March 17, 1898, Henry Turner, aged 51 years.
 
 
Same Paper  Pg  2, col 5
 
Victor -  Henry Turner, a well known farmer living about three miles south of this village, died very suddenly on Thursday evening of last week at his home. His health, during the past year, had not been very good and recently he had trouble with his heart.
At the time of his death, he was taken with a hemorrhage from the lungs, immediately prostrating him, and with weak heart action, resulted in death in a short time. 
He leaves a wife and two sons. The funeral was held at his late residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Turner had been a resident of Victor for many years and was well known as a prosperous and honorable farmer. He will be greatly missed in the community and neighborhood where he has so long resided.

 

 ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL   Friday     March 25, 1898    Pg  2, col 5
 
Victor -   Rev. John Bacon and wife, of Corning, and Mr. and Mrs. George Dunlop, of Spring Valley, who have been staying with O. S. Bacon since the death of Mrs. Bacon, returned to their homes last week. Mr. Bacon has gone to live with his daughter, Mrs. Simmons, at Canandaigua, and his residence here on Main Street will be closed.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL     Friday     April 8, 1898     Pg 2, col 6       by: Ron Hanley
 
Died   BANEY - At Victor, April 3, 1898, William Baney.  Interment at East Bloomfield.  ( Surname spelled incorrectly.)
 
SAME  PAPER  Pg 2, col 5
 
William Baney died at his home in this village on Sunday morning. The funeral was held at the Catholic Church in Bloomfield on Tuesday. Rev. Father Donnelly, of this place, officiating.

Ontario Co. Journal, Canandaigua, NY    Friday    Sept 23, 1898       by:  Dianne Thomas

+ Miss Hebe BERRY spent Sunday at Middleport.

+ W. B. OSBORNE and W. A. HIGINBOTHAM went to Buffalo on Tuesday to buy sheep.

+ Nelson LOBDELL will soon leave here for Canton, where he will attend the St. Lawrence university.

+ Mr. and Mrs. L .C. SIMONDS, who have been in New York for the past week, returned on Tuesday

+ Mrs. Sarah SHARP, of Rochester, is spending a few weeks in town at her residence on Main street.

+ Rev. and Mrs. Lorenzo CASE, of Rome, are the guests of Mrs. CASE'S parents, Mr. & Mrs. John LADD.

+ Mrs. James WALLING and Mrs. William BEAM have returned from Lake Site, where they have been for the summer.

+ Rev. Mr. PARSONS, D.D. of Mount Morris, occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening.

+ Private George PITTENGER of the 3rd regiment, regular army, is home on a thirty day furlough, visiting his parents.  Mr. PITTENGER was in the battle at Santiago de Cuba.

ONTARIO COUNTY JOURNAL        Friday,        February 10, 1899      by: Ron Hanley
 
GOURLAY -  SADLER - At Farmington, February 8, 1899, Eli GOURLAY and Miss Minnie L. SADLER, both of Farmington.
 
 
ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES        Wednesday        February 15, 1899     Pg 2, col 2      
FARMINGTON 
A large company of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. SADLER, on Wednesday, February 8, at 5 PM, to witness the marriage of their only daughter, Minnie, to Eli GOURLEY. 
Miss SADLER received her guests gowned in black silk. She afterwards retired and was dressed in a lovely cream silk, which was very becoming.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. MILLER, of Victor, after which a bountiful super was served. Mr. and Mrs. G. took the 8 o'clock train for a short wedding trip. The presents were both numerous and useful.

THE VICTOR HERALD      Friday      June 2, 1899      Pg  2, col  3      by: Ron Hanley
 
Death of Jerome HILL -  Jerome Hill, a lifelong resident of Victor, died at his home in the western part of the Town, last Sunday night at eleven o'clock.  Mr. Hill was born on the old homestead, known as the Gregg Hill farm, about three miles west of this village, now owned by his brother,
William Hill, in September 1824.  He was married at the age of 21 years to Clarissa Webster, daughter of Cyrus Webster, of Mendon. About this time he purchased and moved upon the farm, where he resided continuously until his death.
Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hill, four daughters and two sons. Of these all are living, except Ella, wife of Sidney Pimm, Jr.,
who died a few years ago. Of the living, Mrs. Emily Cummings resides in Buffalo, Mrs. Elvina French, in LaMoure, North Dakota, and Mrs. Esther
Sizer, at the family home in Victor. The sons, Charles and Homer, reside in this town, the latter at Fishers. Mrs. Hill survives her husband.
In politics Mr. Hill was a Republican, but was never actively interested in party affairs, beyond exercising his right of suffrage as an American citizen. He never held public office, preferring to devote his time to the proper and timely care of his farm, which was one of the best in the town of Victor.
Mr. Hill was however very much interested in the management of Boughton Hill Cemetery and as a member and officer of the Association, did much to promote the success of the undertaking. He also took a lively interest and pride in the schools of the district.
In his home Mr. Hill was a kind and indulgent father. Among his friends and acquaintances he was known as a bluff and somewhat quick spoken man, easily angered by what he deemed an imposition, but quick to forget his wrath and ready to aid the provoker there of at the first
opportunity. With him it was once a friend, always a friend. His death will be sincerely regretted throughout the community and much sympathy
goes out to the bereaved family.
The funeral services were held from the late residence of the deceased, Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. F. Leland, of Utica, former pastor of the Universalist Church in this village, officiating.  Interment in the Boughton Hill Cemetery.

 THE VICTOR HERALD      Friday       June 9, 1899       Pg 3, col 3               by: Ron Hanley
 
 Rowley - Eycke  Nuptials
 
A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Pope, Plainfield, N. J., when William Wilder Rowley, of
Washington Park, a former resident of Victor, and Miss Mara Elizabeth Eycke, of Plainfield, were made husband and wife. Messrs. Clark and George D. Rowley, brothers of the groom, officiated as ushers.
The Daily Press of Plainfield, says: "The bride is an estimable young lady and has many friends in the social circle in which she moves. The groom is associated in business with his brother, Frank Rowley, the druggist, and is a popular resident of North Plainfield."
Mr. and Mrs. Rowley are now guests of Dr. Charles Rowley, of this place. After July 1st, they will be at home at 78 Linden avenue,
North Plainfield.

Personals:

+  Mr. and Mrs. Charles VanDenbergh, of Saginaw, Michigan, are visiting at the home of his father, Dow VanDenbergh.
+  Joseph Chambers, of Leroy, called upon his sister, Mrs. J. W. VanDenbergh on Tuesday.
+  Will Ketchum and family, of Despatch, attended the funeral of Ralph VanDenbergh, on Wednesday.
+   VANDENBERGH -  In Victor, N. Y., June 5, 1899, Ralph Burton VanDenbergh, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. VanDenbergh.  
+   George Rowley returned home on Thursday from a week's visit in New York. His brother, Clark Rowley, returned with him.

THE VICTOR HERALD      Friday        July 7, 1899      Pg 1, col 3               by: Ron Hanley
 
 Obituary - Daniel Ellis, a lifelong resident of this town, died at his residence in this village on Wednesday, about noon, after a brief illness of about a week.   Mr. Ellis was born on the Ellis homestead, about two and one half miles southwest from this village, September 30, 1837, where he lived
until 1883, when he moved to this place, remaining about three years. He married Miss Alice Turner, February 10, 1886, and went back on the farm.
Mrs. Ellis died in March, 1892, shortly after which time Mr. Ellis came to Victor to make it his permanent home.  While living in this place his principal occupation was selling agricultural implements and fertilizers.
The funeral was held at the residence of his brother, Bolivar Ellis, in this village this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with interment in the Boughton Hill Cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brayton, of Clifton Springs, officiating.

 

 

ONTARIO REPOSITORY and MESSENGER     July 13, 1899      Pg 8   col 2  &  4   by: Ron Hanley
 
  ELLIS -  At Victor, July 5th, Daniel Ellis, 62 years.
 
Victor,  July  12  -     Daniel Ellis died last Wednesday, aged nearly 62 years. He had always lived in the town, having been born on the Ellis homestead 2 miles southwest of the village. The funeral was held at his brother's, Bolivar Ellis, Friday afternoon, Rev. Brayton of Clifton Springs officiating, burial in Boughton Hill Cemetery.

ONTARIO COUNTY TIMES     Wednesday       August 9, 1899         Pg 2, col  4   by: Ron Hanley
 
Victor - The remains of Mrs. John Gainey, formerly of this place, were brought here Monday last from Phelps for funeral services and interment in the Catholic Cemetery.  Mrs. Gainey was about forty years of age, and is survived by a husband and eight children. Death resulted from consumption.
 
 
Same Paper  Pg 2, col  4 
Victor -  The death of Seneca Boughton, one of the oldest residents of Victor, occurred Thursday night of last week. Mr. Boughton suffered a stroke of paralysis about a week prior to his death, from which he never rallied. Deceased was born in this town eighty-one years ago, and had always made this place his home. For many years he was engaged in the farm produce business, and in that capacity had a wide acquaintance. 
Mr. Boughton never married, and was a member of no lodge or society. By many ways he was considered eccentric, but to those who were intimate with him, he showed his warm-hearted nature in many ways.  The funeral was held Saturday morning, with interment in the Park Cemetery. The deceased is survived by a brother, Cephus Boughton, and a sister, Mrs. Caroline Gallup, both of whom reside here.

Ontario Co. Times, Canandaigua, NY   Wed,    Aug 9, 1899   pg 2             by:  Dianne Thomas

+  The remains of Mrs. (Bridget) John GAINEY, formerly of this place, were brought here Monday, formerly of this place, were brought here Monday last, from Phelps for funeral services and interment in the Catholic cemetery.  Mrs. GAINEY was about 40 years of age and is survived by a husband and eight children.  Death resulted from consumption. 

+  Last Wednesday a reunion of the CORNFORD family was held at Cayuga Lake Park.  The family was represented by about 40 members from all parts of this and other States.  

THE VICTOR  HERALD       Friday      September 29, 1899        Front Page,  col 5              by: Ron Hanley
 
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Calkins were in Buffalo, Thursday and Friday of last week, attending the wedding of Mrs. Calkins brother, the Rev. J. H. Herendeen..

 

THE VICTOR  HERALD           Friday          September 29, 1899       Pg 4, col 3
 
 HERENDEEN - EDGERTON
 
The marriage of Rev. J. H. Herendeen, a brother of Mrs. H. J. Calkins, of this village, and who is quite well known by many of our people, to Miss Nellie Edgerton, occurred at St. James Church, Buffalo, Thursday evening of last week. 
Miss Edgerton is the daughter of Charles W. Edgerton, of South Division St., Buffalo. Rev. Herendeen is a member of the clergy of St. James Church, in that city.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Charles H. Smith, rector of St. James, assisted by Rt. Rev. Bishop Walker. The ushers were Rev. M. Milne, Rev. William Jarvis, Rev. N. W. Stanton, and Rev. J. Ward.   Mr. and Mrs. Herendeen went down the St. Lawrence and to Montreal, Lake Champlain, and Lake George for their wedding journey.

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