PALMYRA DEMOCRAT Palmyra, Wayne Co., NY Wednesday, October 10, 1888 Was it Murder In the old Steve COLVIN Canal Grocery, at Wayneport, two miles west of here, an old lady, Margaret HUNTER, with her husband and son resided; making their living by keeping a small stock of groceries, provisions &c. Mrs. HUNTER started out last Sunday afternoon to look of a flock of ducks, and being gone an unusually long time, the boy went to find his mother and learn the cause of her delay; after a time he returned without finding her. It was thought however, that she had gone farther than usual and would return befor dark, but the night passed and she did not come. All day Sunday they waited in vain for her return. On Monday morning, two boats met about three-quarters of a mile below Wayneport and on drawing up the tow line, a woman's shawl was seen on it. The canal was dragged at this place, and the dead body of Mrs. HUNTER was found, with a deep gash cut in her temple; severing the temporal artery. Coroner CHASE of this place was summoned, and impanneling a jury, proceeded to take the evidencs in the case. The inquest is not yet completed, so we are unable to give the result. A postmortem examination was held, and it was decided that the wound across the temple; was inflicted before death. In addition to the family at home, Mrs. HUNTER leaves two other children, a son and daughter, both married. The funeral took place to-day.-Macedon News John RUSHMORE who recently purchased Mrs. John SANDER's house is about to commence re-modling same. The work being done by Geo. C. WILLIAMS. Albert S. ROGERS who purchased the "Southwick House" has commenced making extensive alterations according to plan by Joseph BLABY. Samuel P. NICHOLS is refiting his jewelry store with handsome wall and ceiling decorations and new side cases. When completed it will be one of the handsomest stores in Western New York. The Democrats of Lyons, are making extensive arrangements for a grand mass meeting in that place on October 17th. Hon. George RAINES, of Rochester has been secured to deliver the address. Democratic clubs in the county are cordially invited to attend. The streamer, Thomas Jefferson, besides having a number of distinguished Democratic speakers on board have the celebrated Albany brass-instrument quartette who will discourse music for the occasion at Palmyra Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Let the Democrats have a rousing meeting on this occasion. On Monday evening of last week at the rooms of S.D. HOLMS Post, S.O.V., occurred the installation of the officers recently elected for the ensuing year. Lyman ODELL, of Palmyra, editor of the S.O.V. Vidette, performed the installation ceremony.-Dep. Com. HYDE, of Wolcott, was present, as were also a number of comrads from other posts in the county. After the exercises a splendid supper was served by Caterer WOOBY, during which there were speeches, songs, etc. The State League of Democratic clubs are making a tour through the State by canal on board the boat "Thomas Jefferson" holding meetings and discussing the political issues of the day. The Hon. C.R. BRECKINRIDGE of the Ways and Means committee of the House of Representatives and other prominent speakers are with the boat, they will arrive in Palmyra on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and address the citizens of this vicinity. They will be received here by the Cleveland and Hill drill corps, with the Palmyra Cornet band. Every one is cordially invited to attend. It is claimed that diphtheria is a peculiar disease and that the condition that cause the same are very little understood even by the most learned. However (the rest is missing). Submitted by Sandy Luss Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com