>From the Rochester Daily Union and Advertiser Rochester, Monroe County, New York MAY 31, 1900 - Part 1 Page 3 DIED. ASHLEY — After a brief illness, in California, Roscoe B. ASHLEY, in the 76th year of his age. — Internment in Los Angeles. GRAY — At his late residence, 33 Pearl st., Wednesday evening, May 30, 1900, William R. GRAY, aged 78 years 10 months. — Notice of funeral hereafter. MURRAY — At his late residence, 120 Oak street, John A. MURRAY. He leaves a widow, three daughters and two sons. — Funeral Saturday morning from the residence of his daughter, 46 Danforth street, at 8:30 and at 9 o'clock from the Cathedral. Wedding and Death at Lyons. Special Dispatch to Union and Advertiser. LYONS, May 31. — Richard HURTON and Mrs. Ida CRAWFORD, both of Clyde, were married last evening by Justice of the Peace Dr. Frank H. McOMBER of the latter's residence on Phelps street this village. Louis C. WALTERS, a well-known caterer and chef, died yesterday afternoon at his home on Rice street, from consumption and catarrh of the stomach. Deceased was 60 years of age and is survived by a widow. He had been chef at leading hostelries throughout the country and some years had been chef at leading hotels at the Thousand ... (didn't get rest of article). MAY 31, 1900 Page 6 Instrument Admitted to Probate by the Surrogate. Surrogate BENTON this afternoon admitted to probate the will of Elizabeth FOLEY, who died in this city on May 14th leaving an estate of $600. By the terms of a will made May 13th, the testatrix leaves everything to William FARRELL, who is named as executor. DECREE OF SETTLEMENT. Charles C. FORCE Discharged from Duties as Executor. A decree of final settlement was this morning issued to Charles C. FORCE, as executor of the will of Mary L. WEBBER. The executor charges himself with $4,882.08, and credits himself with $1,349.64 leaving a balance of $3,532.44. Civil Service Commissioner Resign. Civil Service Commissioner E.W. MERRILL has resigned office on account of the fact that his business as superintendent of the Rochester Bridge and Iron Works obliges him to be out of the city a great deal. The mayor has not yet accepted the services of Commissioner MERRILL. Anna R. BRAUN. Miss Anna R. BRAUN, daughter of Mrs. Phillippine BRAUN and the late John BRAUN, aged 37 years, died last evening at the family residence, No. 371 Lyell avenue. She leaves, besides her mother, one brother, John BRAUN, and three sisters, Mrs. George OHRIG, Mrs. Clarence E. HOLLINSHEAD and Miss Catherine BRAUN, all of this city. Death in Charlotte. William STERN died last night at the family residence at Charlotte, aged 82 years. He is survived by three sons and six daughters. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from Holy Cross Church at Charlotte. RECOVERED CONSCIOUSNESS. Narrow Escape of the Boy Who Fell Into the Canal. The boy who was fished out of the canal near Moore street by Michael GRANT yesterday morning and was removed in an unconscious condition to the City Hospital, did not recover consciousness till this morning at 3:30 o'clock. He gave his name as George DUNKHORST, said he lived on Colvin street and that he was fishing on the bank of the canal when he fell in. Being unable to swim he could not help himself beyond calling for help. The physicians at the hospital worked for several hours over the boy before there were any signs of returning life and it was 3:30 this morning before he had recovered sufficiently to give his name. SARAH A. DIX'S WILL. Instrument Admitted to Probate by the Surrogate To-Day. Surrogate BENTON this morning admitted the will of Sarah A. DIX, who died in this city on May 5th, leaving an estate consisting of $10,000 in realty and $21,000 in personalty. The will was made on March 19, 1898, in the presence of Mary S. ANTHONY and Derrick W. ROSS and designates Harriet L. GERE and Flora DIX PROCTOR executors of the estate. The estate gives $?,500 to a son, Frank A. DIX; $5,000 and life use of $5,000 to Ella DIX MOSHER; $3,500 to Fanny DIX BROWN; $5,000 and the life use of $5,000 to Flora DIX PROCTOR. (Didn't get rest of article.) Submitted by Sylvia Olson