Rochester, Monroe, NY Democrat & Chronicle July 16, 1913 INVESTIGATING ACCIDENT Warsaw Motorists Questioned Regarding Kelly Motorcycle Accident Batavia, July 15 - District-Attorney COON, accompanied by Under-Sheriff GARRETT, and a stenographer went to Warsaw this afternoon for the purpose of having an interview with Silas G. and Earl RAUPP to ascertain what they know regarding the accident to Eugene KELLY, of Batavia, who was seriously injured on July 7th, while riding a motorcycle between Le Roy and Caledonia. It has been learned that the RAUPPS, together with another man abandoned their automobile, which was badly damaged near Pavilion a short time after KELLY met with his accident. ** HURON CHURCH 100 YEARS OLD North Rose, July 15 - The Huron Presbyterian Church will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its original religion in the Huron township July 18th -20th. Besides a picnic at ----- Castle July 18ththere will be special services in the chrch on Sunday, July 20th. The pastor, Rev. J. ME??ENDYKE will deliver a historical sermon in the morning and Rev. George DAVIS, D. D., of Minneapolis, Minn., a former pastor of this church, will deliver the sermon in the evening. ** FALLS DEAD IN YARD Hornell Postman Suddenly Stricken While Removing Tree Limbs Hornell, July 15 - Clarence BOYLAN, about 45 years of age, who for a number of years had been employed in the local postoffice as a mail carrier, died suddenly at his home in Bennett street to- night. BOYLAN, was carrying some limbs of trees which had been broken off by the high winds, on Sunday from his lawn when he fell dead. He leaves a wife. ** FUNERAL OF C. A. MENTER (Photo) Death of Successful Business Man Came Unexpectedly The funeral of Charles A, MENTER, originator and head of the Menter Clothing Company, took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home, No. 321 Meigs street. The death of mr. MENTER came as a great shock to his business associates and wide circle of friends. Though he had been in poor health for about two years, his condition was not considered generally serious. At his summer home among the Thousand Islands he was stricken with apoplexy last Saturday afternoon, and he died in a few hours. Mr. MENTER was born in Rochester, April 20, 1862, and spent most of his active life here, thought for a short time in his young manhood he was engaged in business in the Northwest. He started his Rochester business twenty-five years ago and made it the largest of its kind in the United States, at the same time gaining a reputation for business ability and integrity. He was a member of the Park Avenue Baptist Church, to which he gave a generous support in many forms of thought and service. He is survived by his wife, Hattie B. MENTER; a daughter, Ruth MENTER; a brother, Mark MENTER, of Los Angeles, Cald, and a sister, Mrs. Myra E. HALE, of No. 6 Winthrop street, Rochester. ** T. JOSEPH KEELER DEAD For Many Years Prominent Business Man of Rochester T. Joseph KEELER, for many years a prominent business man of Rochester, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 366 Genesee street, at the age of 69 years. He retired from business about eight years ago. When a boy Mr. KEELER came to this city with his parents and entered the carriage business trade. He worked his way up until the firm of Keeler & Nichole was formed, with a factory in Erie street. Later the firm became Keeler & Jennings, and finally, in 1900, Keeler & company, with the business in North Washington street. Under Mr. KEELER'S direction carriages and hearses that found a large sale were produced. Mr. KEELER stood high in the estimation of his business associates and all others who came in contact with him. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary A. KEELER; five daughters, Mrs. James LEIGHTON and the Misses Bernice, Lois, Irene and Adelaide KEELER, and one son, T. Arch KEELER. The funeral will take place Thursday from the home at 9 o'clock and from St. M onica's Church at 9:30. * MRS KATHERINE SPALL died yesterday afternoon at the Park Avenue Hospital. She leaves her husband, John SPALL; three daughters, Mrs. James BEHAB, Mrs. Stanley WRIGHT and Miss Mabel SPALL; a son, William SPALL, and a brother, Fred NEGELTY. The remains were removed to the home, No. 34 Centre park. * PHILIP THEIS died yesterday morning in this city, aged 66 years. He leaves his wife, Catherine THEIS; a son, Edward A. THEIS; two brothers, Henry THEIS, of this city, and Peter THEIS, of Germany, and a grandchild. The remains were removed to No. 265 North street. * The funeral of Mrs. EVELYN E. STRATTON, who died Monday at the home of her son, Edgar W. STRATTON, No. 96 Aberdeen street, will take place at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the home. Interment will be made in Athol, Mass. ** CHICKEN COOP WAS RAIDED Special Policeman EMER and POST arrested Henry BIRR, 29 years of age, of No. 10 Joseph place, and Max DEHN, 27 years of age, of No. 185 Wilkins street, on charges of petit larceny and burglary in the third degree. It is said that Saturday night the men raided a chicken coop at No. 86 Maria street. Captain SHERMAN, of the Joseph avenue station, detailed POST and EMER on the case. ** PIPE FOR CAPTAIN DONALDSON Captain H. C. DONALDSON, of Engine 13, Genesee street, was surprised when he went on duty yesterday morning to receive a briar pipe from his associates. Captain DONALDSON has been appointed captain of the new hose company in Genesee street and will take up his duties immediately. The presentation speech was made by Lieutenant Edward CAWTHRA. ** DIED MARTIN - At the family home, No. 357 Wilkins street, Monday night, July 14, 1913, Peter P. MARTIN aged 49 years. He leaves his wife, three sons, Leo, Austin and Edward MARTIN; three brothers, John J. and Thomas MARTIN of Buffalo and Patrick W. MARTIN, of Rochester, and three sisters, Mrs. Charles BAUSCH and Mrs. Edward FOX, of Batavia, and Mrs. D. P. McINERNEY, of Oswego. -Funeral Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and 9 o'clock at Holy Redeemer Church. Interment in the family lot in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. DANCY - In this city, Sunday, July 13, 1913, Charles Henry DANCY, aged 51 years. Deceased is survived by his wife Anna; one daughter, Mildred, and one son, Raymond; two sisters, Mrs. Henry PORTER and Mrs. Valentine BAUER, three brothers, George, William and Garfield DANCY. He was a member of Court City of Rochester, No. 35, F. of A., and K. O. T. M. -Funeral from the family residence, No. 60 Council street, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment at Mount Hope cemetery. KEELER - At the family home, No. 366 Genesee street, Tuesday morning, July 15, 1913, T. Joseph KEELER, aged 69 years. Besides his wife, he leaves five daughters and one son. -The funeral will take place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the house and 9:30 at St. Monica's Church. Interment will be made in the family lot at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. BAREND - At her home, No. 256 Maple street, Tuesday, July 15, 1913, Anna Marie BAREND, aged 49 years. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs. Henry B. BRAUN and Julia BAREND, and one son, William BAREND. -Funeral will take place Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the house and 9 o'clock from SS. Peters and Paul's church. HASTINGS - In this city, Tuesday, July 15, 1913, Mrs. Jerusha A. HASTINGS, aged 81 years. -The funeral will take place from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence J. BROWNING, No. 18 George street, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in the family lot at Mendon. 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