R.L. MAYER
Dallas, Texas
DEATH OF R. L. MAYER
Dallas, Tex., Jeweler Killed in the Street by Weight Which Fell from a Window
DALLAS, Tex., Aug. 18.—Members of the trade were deeply grieved at the news of the death of R. L. Mayer, a department head and jewelry buyer for the firm of Shuttles Bros. & Lewis, wholesale jewelers, Jackson and Browder Sts., which occurred Saturday night at the St. Paul Sanitarium here. Mr. Mayer died as a result of a fracture of the skull suffered on that morning in a most peculiar accident.
Mr. Mayer had been walking along the Browder St. side of the Insurance building on Jackson and Browder Sts., when suddenly he was hit in the head by a falling piece of iron. Investigation showed that the iron, a window weight, had fallen from the fifth floor where a workman had left it on an open sill.
Deceased was 36 years old and lived with his family at 4320 Mocking Bird Lane. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bettie Mayer; a daughter, Miss Katherine Mayer; a son, Richard; his mother, two brothers and three sisters. He was a member of the Dallas Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite and Hella Temple.
Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the residence, with burial in the Emanu-El Cemetery. The active pallbearers were Ralph L. Gillham, S. W. Williams, Harry Stone, J. W. Hoskins, Robert Blankenship and R. H. Shuttles, of this city.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th August 1926
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N. GAMSE
Tarpon Springs, Florida
A STRANGE ACCIDENT
Six Persons Injured When Auto Crashes Through N. Gamse’s Jewelry Store Window at Tarpon, Fla.
Tarpon Springs, Fla., Aug. 18—In an automobile accident which occurred here last Saturday, the show window in the jewelry store of N. Gamse was shattered and six persons were hurt, including A. B. Gamse, manager of the store and son of the proprietor. Latest reports indicate that Mr. Gamse is improving but will probably be confined to his bed for almost two months with a broken leg.
The accident occurred during the time the business section was crowded with people last Saturday night and was caused when Letha Giles, a colored woman, drove a touring car over the curbstone on Tarpon Ave. and through front show window in the Gamse store. Mr. Gamse was the most seriously injured, sustaining a compound fracture of the middle of the right leg and a fracture of the right ankle, a cut on the left hand and arms and several bad gashes on his hips. Miss Maggie Gray, who is employed at the Culp Photograph Studio, was talking to Mr. Gamse when the accident occurred and was also severely injured. Others injured were Franklin H. Eifert, 18, cut on arm; Walter Keith, 17, cut on right eye and on head. O. M. Moore, 33, received cuts on the left cheek, left knee and cuts on back. Ralls Aralios, 35, got a deep cut on the left hand; O. L. Burrus, 35, cut on leg. Several others received minor bruises as they were knocked aside by the car.
The car approached Tarpon Ave. at a high rate of speed through Hibiscus St. and the driver did not slow up at the stop signal. Hibiscus St. ends here, but the car did not alter its course but proceeded straight across the street, up over the sidewalk until it was brought to a stop by the Gamse building.
Mr. Gamse was standing in the doorway talking to Miss Gray. Mr. Gamse looked up just in time to see the car plowing through the crowd. An eye-witness stated that Mr. Gamse tried to shove Miss Gray out of danger. He and Miss Gray were shoved through the big plate glass window into the store, the front window and side window showering them with the heavy broken fragments. The front of the store was demolished.
The two were hurried to the office of Dr. Burnette, where he, Dr. McCallister and Dr. Wm. E. Morgan removed the glass, sewed up their wounds and applied splints to Gamse’s broken legs. The other injured were taken to other doctors’ offices where they were attended to.
Mr. Gamse was later removed to his home in the Vinson ambulance. Miss Gray was taken to the Plant Memorial hospital in Clearwater in an ambulance from that institution. The other injured went to their homes after their injuries were dressed.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th August 1926
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Tarpon Springs, Florida
A STRANGE ACCIDENT
Six Persons Injured When Auto Crashes Through N. Gamse’s Jewelry Store Window at Tarpon, Fla.
Tarpon Springs, Fla., Aug. 18—In an automobile accident which occurred here last Saturday, the show window in the jewelry store of N. Gamse was shattered and six persons were hurt, including A. B. Gamse, manager of the store and son of the proprietor. Latest reports indicate that Mr. Gamse is improving but will probably be confined to his bed for almost two months with a broken leg.
The accident occurred during the time the business section was crowded with people last Saturday night and was caused when Letha Giles, a colored woman, drove a touring car over the curbstone on Tarpon Ave. and through front show window in the Gamse store. Mr. Gamse was the most seriously injured, sustaining a compound fracture of the middle of the right leg and a fracture of the right ankle, a cut on the left hand and arms and several bad gashes on his hips. Miss Maggie Gray, who is employed at the Culp Photograph Studio, was talking to Mr. Gamse when the accident occurred and was also severely injured. Others injured were Franklin H. Eifert, 18, cut on arm; Walter Keith, 17, cut on right eye and on head. O. M. Moore, 33, received cuts on the left cheek, left knee and cuts on back. Ralls Aralios, 35, got a deep cut on the left hand; O. L. Burrus, 35, cut on leg. Several others received minor bruises as they were knocked aside by the car.
The car approached Tarpon Ave. at a high rate of speed through Hibiscus St. and the driver did not slow up at the stop signal. Hibiscus St. ends here, but the car did not alter its course but proceeded straight across the street, up over the sidewalk until it was brought to a stop by the Gamse building.
Mr. Gamse was standing in the doorway talking to Miss Gray. Mr. Gamse looked up just in time to see the car plowing through the crowd. An eye-witness stated that Mr. Gamse tried to shove Miss Gray out of danger. He and Miss Gray were shoved through the big plate glass window into the store, the front window and side window showering them with the heavy broken fragments. The front of the store was demolished.
The two were hurried to the office of Dr. Burnette, where he, Dr. McCallister and Dr. Wm. E. Morgan removed the glass, sewed up their wounds and applied splints to Gamse’s broken legs. The other injured were taken to other doctors’ offices where they were attended to.
Mr. Gamse was later removed to his home in the Vinson ambulance. Miss Gray was taken to the Plant Memorial hospital in Clearwater in an ambulance from that institution. The other injured went to their homes after their injuries were dressed.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th August 1926
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DAVID FELDSTEIN
New York
THIEF COMMITS SUICIDE
Second Robbery of West New York Jewelry Store Leads to Finding of Crook Who Kills Himself to Avoid Capture
For the second time in two weeks, David Feldstein, a retail jeweler at 549 Bergenline Ave., West New York, N. J., was the victim of window smashers who stole jewelry worth more than $2,000. Unlike the first robbery, in which the thief escaped with rings worth $3,800, the last theft ended in the death of one of the robbers, who shot himself while detectives were endeavoring to break into the apartment in which he was hiding.
Joseph Sedarko, the suicide, was well known to West New York, and evidence found in the apartment positively connected him with the first robbery at the Feldstein store two weeks ago. Just before Sedarko killed himself, the police and detectives arrested Agnes Brooks, in whose apartment the man shot himself, and also arrested John Marchese. The latter two, it is alleged, were leaving the apartment house with three empty ring trays, which, the police allege, they planned to destroy.
The West New York detectives were investigating the first robbery when the window in the Feldstein store was again smashed and looted last Wednesday night. Their search led to the apartment of Agnes Brooks, on Broadway, some distance from the jewelry store. As they walked into the apartment house they accosted the Brooks woman and John Marchese, carrying, it is alleged, the three trays from which 16 rings had been taken. These trays were later identified as the ones stolen Wednesday night from the Feldstein store.
The detectives then went directly to the Brooks apartment and in response to their knock heard a shot. When they reached the inside of the apartment, the detectives found Sedarko dead with a bullet through his head. Marchese and Agnes Brooks were taken to the police station where they were questioned. The police claim they found several rings in the apartment which have been identified by Mr. Feldstein.
The jeweler has recovered 13 of the 16 rings stolen last Wednesday and two rings taken in the previous robbery. The jeweler was not insured.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th February 1927
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New York
THIEF COMMITS SUICIDE
Second Robbery of West New York Jewelry Store Leads to Finding of Crook Who Kills Himself to Avoid Capture
For the second time in two weeks, David Feldstein, a retail jeweler at 549 Bergenline Ave., West New York, N. J., was the victim of window smashers who stole jewelry worth more than $2,000. Unlike the first robbery, in which the thief escaped with rings worth $3,800, the last theft ended in the death of one of the robbers, who shot himself while detectives were endeavoring to break into the apartment in which he was hiding.
Joseph Sedarko, the suicide, was well known to West New York, and evidence found in the apartment positively connected him with the first robbery at the Feldstein store two weeks ago. Just before Sedarko killed himself, the police and detectives arrested Agnes Brooks, in whose apartment the man shot himself, and also arrested John Marchese. The latter two, it is alleged, were leaving the apartment house with three empty ring trays, which, the police allege, they planned to destroy.
The West New York detectives were investigating the first robbery when the window in the Feldstein store was again smashed and looted last Wednesday night. Their search led to the apartment of Agnes Brooks, on Broadway, some distance from the jewelry store. As they walked into the apartment house they accosted the Brooks woman and John Marchese, carrying, it is alleged, the three trays from which 16 rings had been taken. These trays were later identified as the ones stolen Wednesday night from the Feldstein store.
The detectives then went directly to the Brooks apartment and in response to their knock heard a shot. When they reached the inside of the apartment, the detectives found Sedarko dead with a bullet through his head. Marchese and Agnes Brooks were taken to the police station where they were questioned. The police claim they found several rings in the apartment which have been identified by Mr. Feldstein.
The jeweler has recovered 13 of the 16 rings stolen last Wednesday and two rings taken in the previous robbery. The jeweler was not insured.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th February 1927
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HENRY H. GREINER
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Henry H. Greiner, 424 Main St., Bethlehem, Pa., returned to his home at noon Monday from St. Luke’s Hospital, where he had been a patient for treatment for a bullet wound in the lower right breast, inflicted in a scuffle with a man who attempted to hold him up and rob his jewelry store last Tuesday evening. The bullet which lodged in the muscle between the chest lining and the outer skin, has not been removed as yet.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th February 1927
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Henry H. Greiner, 424 Main St., Bethlehem, Pa., returned to his home at noon Monday from St. Luke’s Hospital, where he had been a patient for treatment for a bullet wound in the lower right breast, inflicted in a scuffle with a man who attempted to hold him up and rob his jewelry store last Tuesday evening. The bullet which lodged in the muscle between the chest lining and the outer skin, has not been removed as yet.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th February 1927
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JOHN C. COMPTON
Cleveland, Ohio
John C. Compton, Cleveland Watchmaker, Found Murdered in a Cottage Near Chagrin Falls
CLEVELAND, O., April 22—John C. Compton, aged 31 years, and an expert watchmaker, was found murdered in a cottage at Franklin and Woodland Roads, near Chagrin Falls, late Monday night. Robbery is believed to be one of the principal motives for the crime.
The man suspected of the crime has not yet been found, but his wife and son were, and when placed under arrest the police say they admitted that the two men had quarreled, and that Compton had been beaten to death. The cottage in which the body was found gave indication of there having been a terrific struggle.
Compton was a small man. His body was covered with carpets in the kitchen. The woman and boy and brother-in-law were arrested when they returned to the cottage on Tuesday.
Compton was employed as a watchmaker by the Webb C. Ball Co. at the time of his death, and was a first-class workman. He had worked for other prominent concerns in the city also. He served in the World War with the 332nd Infantry in Italy. He was unmarried and is survived by his parents and one brother.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th April 1927
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Cleveland, Ohio
John C. Compton, Cleveland Watchmaker, Found Murdered in a Cottage Near Chagrin Falls
CLEVELAND, O., April 22—John C. Compton, aged 31 years, and an expert watchmaker, was found murdered in a cottage at Franklin and Woodland Roads, near Chagrin Falls, late Monday night. Robbery is believed to be one of the principal motives for the crime.
The man suspected of the crime has not yet been found, but his wife and son were, and when placed under arrest the police say they admitted that the two men had quarreled, and that Compton had been beaten to death. The cottage in which the body was found gave indication of there having been a terrific struggle.
Compton was a small man. His body was covered with carpets in the kitchen. The woman and boy and brother-in-law were arrested when they returned to the cottage on Tuesday.
Compton was employed as a watchmaker by the Webb C. Ball Co. at the time of his death, and was a first-class workman. He had worked for other prominent concerns in the city also. He served in the World War with the 332nd Infantry in Italy. He was unmarried and is survived by his parents and one brother.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th April 1927
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AARON RODACK
New York
Benjamin Mintz, charged with the holdup and killing of Aaron Rodack, jeweler at 3630 Broadway, was placed on trial last Monday in the Court of General Sessions for first degree murder. The defendant was indicted with Hyman Amberg, one of the men who was killed several months ago while attempting to escape from the tombs. Mintz refused to plead guilty to manslaughter as his attorneys advised him. He is accused of having acted as chauffeur for Amberg, but insisted that confessions obtained by the police were made under duress. The jury was completed Monday, and Dr. Richard Gonzales, assistant medical examiner, was the first witness.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th April 1927
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New York
Benjamin Mintz, charged with the holdup and killing of Aaron Rodack, jeweler at 3630 Broadway, was placed on trial last Monday in the Court of General Sessions for first degree murder. The defendant was indicted with Hyman Amberg, one of the men who was killed several months ago while attempting to escape from the tombs. Mintz refused to plead guilty to manslaughter as his attorneys advised him. He is accused of having acted as chauffeur for Amberg, but insisted that confessions obtained by the police were made under duress. The jury was completed Monday, and Dr. Richard Gonzales, assistant medical examiner, was the first witness.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th April 1927
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F.E. BETLACH
Minneapolis
F. E. Betlach and three of his employees are in the Ashbury hospital suffering from burns as a result of an explosion April 18 in the shop of the Arcade Manufacturing Jewelers, 245, 246 Loeb Arcade. About 3:30 on Monday afternoon,: as the report goes, Mr. Betlach started to open a gallon can of gasoline for use in the shop, holding the can against his side in order to get a better grip on the cap. When the cap was partly off, the gasoline was supposed te have exploded, the fire spraying over the entire room. Frank Diana, errand boy, who was about to enter the shop, related how he saw the explosion and saw Mr. Betlach run immediately for the door, followed by the three others in the room. It is reported that glasses worn by Mr. Betlach saved his eyesight, and that a stock wrapped about his neck saved him from losing his life from having his neck burned. Mr. Betlach was burned about his face, hands and arms, and his hair was singed nearly to his head. “Bert” Duchene, apprentice, wore a new shirt that day, and it was burned off his back, and a doctor believes it will be necessary to graft skin onto the palms of his hands. John Yurick, workman, was badly burned. It is reported at the hospital that the three men will be in the hospital two weeks in all, and will not be able to work for perhaps a month or two. Hanna Isakson, office girl, was sitting with her back toward Mr. Betlach, and she was burned so severely that it is reported she will have to remain in the hospital three weeks.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th April 1927
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Minneapolis
F. E. Betlach and three of his employees are in the Ashbury hospital suffering from burns as a result of an explosion April 18 in the shop of the Arcade Manufacturing Jewelers, 245, 246 Loeb Arcade. About 3:30 on Monday afternoon,: as the report goes, Mr. Betlach started to open a gallon can of gasoline for use in the shop, holding the can against his side in order to get a better grip on the cap. When the cap was partly off, the gasoline was supposed te have exploded, the fire spraying over the entire room. Frank Diana, errand boy, who was about to enter the shop, related how he saw the explosion and saw Mr. Betlach run immediately for the door, followed by the three others in the room. It is reported that glasses worn by Mr. Betlach saved his eyesight, and that a stock wrapped about his neck saved him from losing his life from having his neck burned. Mr. Betlach was burned about his face, hands and arms, and his hair was singed nearly to his head. “Bert” Duchene, apprentice, wore a new shirt that day, and it was burned off his back, and a doctor believes it will be necessary to graft skin onto the palms of his hands. John Yurick, workman, was badly burned. It is reported at the hospital that the three men will be in the hospital two weeks in all, and will not be able to work for perhaps a month or two. Hanna Isakson, office girl, was sitting with her back toward Mr. Betlach, and she was burned so severely that it is reported she will have to remain in the hospital three weeks.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th April 1927
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FRANK D. HOBB
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Mrs. Frank Hobb, wife of Frank D. Hobb, prominent Dyersburg, Tenn., retired jeweler, died recently at her home from injuries sustained when struck by an automobile. Mrs. Hobb was knocked to the street in front of her home in an unavoidable accident and was rendered unconscious by a fracture of the skull. She was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to the injury.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th April 1927
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Dyersburg, Tennessee
Mrs. Frank Hobb, wife of Frank D. Hobb, prominent Dyersburg, Tenn., retired jeweler, died recently at her home from injuries sustained when struck by an automobile. Mrs. Hobb was knocked to the street in front of her home in an unavoidable accident and was rendered unconscious by a fracture of the skull. She was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to the injury.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th April 1927
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ARTHUR G. WOOD
Boston, Massachusetts
Death of Arthur G. Wood
Boston, Mass., April 4—The body of Arthur G. Wood, 65, of 1595 Beacon St., a widely known Boston jeweler, was found in the old Boston reservoir on Boylston St., Brookline, early yesterday morning.
Mr. Wood, head of the firm of N. G. Wood & Son, 1 Park St., Brookline, had been in poor health for some time, and if he committed suicide, despondency because of illness is believed to have been the reason.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th April 1927
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Boston, Massachusetts
Death of Arthur G. Wood
Boston, Mass., April 4—The body of Arthur G. Wood, 65, of 1595 Beacon St., a widely known Boston jeweler, was found in the old Boston reservoir on Boylston St., Brookline, early yesterday morning.
Mr. Wood, head of the firm of N. G. Wood & Son, 1 Park St., Brookline, had been in poor health for some time, and if he committed suicide, despondency because of illness is believed to have been the reason.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th April 1927
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ANTONIO DARGIS - WILFRED HAMAEL
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
A 12- inch emery wheel burst in the pearl shop of the T. I. Smith Co., last week, scattering the flying fragments in all directions. One piece struck Antonio Dargis on the head, inflicting a scalp wound, and slight contusions on the arms and wrists. Wilfred Hamael was struck on the nose, breaking that organ and laying it open. Dr. E. S. Ward was summoned, and dressed the wounds of the injured men.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 22nd April 1903
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North Attleboro, Massachusetts
A 12- inch emery wheel burst in the pearl shop of the T. I. Smith Co., last week, scattering the flying fragments in all directions. One piece struck Antonio Dargis on the head, inflicting a scalp wound, and slight contusions on the arms and wrists. Wilfred Hamael was struck on the nose, breaking that organ and laying it open. Dr. E. S. Ward was summoned, and dressed the wounds of the injured men.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 22nd April 1903
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WILLIAM WENZEL
Tomah, Wisconsin
JEWELER FATALLY WOUNDED
Tomah, Wis., June 29.-William Wenzel, proprietor of a jewelry store, was shot and probably fatally wounded last Monday morning by A. F. Lynch, his son-in-law.
The shooting occurred while Wenzel was at work in his store. Domestic trouble is said to be the cause.
The bullet entered the mouth and was extracted from the back of the neck. Lynch was arrested.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 6th July 1898
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Tomah, Wisconsin
JEWELER FATALLY WOUNDED
Tomah, Wis., June 29.-William Wenzel, proprietor of a jewelry store, was shot and probably fatally wounded last Monday morning by A. F. Lynch, his son-in-law.
The shooting occurred while Wenzel was at work in his store. Domestic trouble is said to be the cause.
The bullet entered the mouth and was extracted from the back of the neck. Lynch was arrested.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 6th July 1898
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HENRY J. MEYERS
Cincinnati
Henry J. Meyers, 55, watchmaker, 215 Lyon St., was killed when struck by a small automobile at Clifton Ave. and Vine St. Wednesday. According to Walter Huber, city fireman, who witnessed the accident, Meyers was crossing Clifton Ave. from the north to the south side, at the Vine St. intersection. He was carrying an umbrella and failed to see a small automobile being driven down Clifton Ave. at a rapid rate of speed. After striking the man the driver of the machine slowed down and looked back, and when he saw Meyers lying in the street he speeded up and made his escape. Huber went to the injured man’s aid and stopped a passing automobilist, who took Meyers to the General Hospital. An examination there disclosed that he had been killed almost instantly, death being due to a fracture of the skull and internal injuries.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th December 1926
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Cincinnati
Henry J. Meyers, 55, watchmaker, 215 Lyon St., was killed when struck by a small automobile at Clifton Ave. and Vine St. Wednesday. According to Walter Huber, city fireman, who witnessed the accident, Meyers was crossing Clifton Ave. from the north to the south side, at the Vine St. intersection. He was carrying an umbrella and failed to see a small automobile being driven down Clifton Ave. at a rapid rate of speed. After striking the man the driver of the machine slowed down and looked back, and when he saw Meyers lying in the street he speeded up and made his escape. Huber went to the injured man’s aid and stopped a passing automobilist, who took Meyers to the General Hospital. An examination there disclosed that he had been killed almost instantly, death being due to a fracture of the skull and internal injuries.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th December 1926
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J.A. LETTELIER
St. Hyacinthe, Quebec
The beautiful little village of St. Hyacinthe has been the scene of a painful tragedy. Mr. J. A. Letellier, a jeweler, committed suicide by blowing his brains out with a pistol during a fit of despondency. The report was circulated that the deceased had lost considerable money betting on races, while others stated that financial embarrassment was not at all the cause of the sad tragedy. Mr. Letellier was about thirty years of age and leaves a wife and two children. He was highly esteemed by all, and his business was in a flourishing condition. The Coroner held an inquest, which resulted in a verdict from the jury that "deceased had taken his own life in a moment of despondency."
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 29th June 1898
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St. Hyacinthe, Quebec
The beautiful little village of St. Hyacinthe has been the scene of a painful tragedy. Mr. J. A. Letellier, a jeweler, committed suicide by blowing his brains out with a pistol during a fit of despondency. The report was circulated that the deceased had lost considerable money betting on races, while others stated that financial embarrassment was not at all the cause of the sad tragedy. Mr. Letellier was about thirty years of age and leaves a wife and two children. He was highly esteemed by all, and his business was in a flourishing condition. The Coroner held an inquest, which resulted in a verdict from the jury that "deceased had taken his own life in a moment of despondency."
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 29th June 1898
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HERBERT S. WAITE
Portland, Maine
Wounded at target practice while hunting, Herbert S. Waite died in a hospital at Greenville, Me, Oct. 26. He was well known in Boston, where he was a frequent visitor. His accidental death is regretted by a host of friends in this city. The accidental shooting occurred in the woods while Mr. Waite was hunting with a companion. Pneumonia set in following exposure and the injured man lapsed into coma from which he never recovered. For more than 20 years Mr. Waite had been associated with his father in the business of watch repairing in Portland. He was a native of of that city. He is survived by a widow, his father and mother and one son, Osgood, aged 12 years. In Masonry he had attained 32 degrees and was a Shriner, a member of Portland Council, Royal and Select Masters, a Past High Priest of Greenleaf Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and a member of Deering Lodge. He was also a member of Portland Lodge of Elks. He always had been interested in gunning, fishing and all out-of-door sports.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th November 1925
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Portland, Maine
Wounded at target practice while hunting, Herbert S. Waite died in a hospital at Greenville, Me, Oct. 26. He was well known in Boston, where he was a frequent visitor. His accidental death is regretted by a host of friends in this city. The accidental shooting occurred in the woods while Mr. Waite was hunting with a companion. Pneumonia set in following exposure and the injured man lapsed into coma from which he never recovered. For more than 20 years Mr. Waite had been associated with his father in the business of watch repairing in Portland. He was a native of of that city. He is survived by a widow, his father and mother and one son, Osgood, aged 12 years. In Masonry he had attained 32 degrees and was a Shriner, a member of Portland Council, Royal and Select Masters, a Past High Priest of Greenleaf Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and a member of Deering Lodge. He was also a member of Portland Lodge of Elks. He always had been interested in gunning, fishing and all out-of-door sports.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th November 1925
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J.S. KELLY
Marshall, Missouri
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
J. S. Kelly, Marshall, Mo., Fatally Injured When Struck By An Automobile
Marshall, Mo., Nov. 18.—J. S. Kelly, a well-known and highly respected jeweler, who has been in failing health for the past year or more, and who recently sold his business here, met with a fatal accident last Saturday afternoon. About 3 o’clock in the afternoon he went to his old store and between 6 and 7 o’clock as he was crossing West Arrow St., south of the Bank of Marshall he was struck by a passing automobile and thrown down, his head hitting the pavement. He was taken to the Vawter store and Doctors Gore and Manning were quickly summoned but he only lived about 30 minutes after the accident. Jammie Wingfield, 18-year-old son of James Wingfield, who lives in the eastern suburbs of Marshall, was driving the car that hit Mr. Kelly and it is said was not driving more than five miles an hour at the time of the accident.
J. S. Kelly was born in Racine, Wis., but for a number of years before coming to Marshall, Abeline, Kans., was his home. He came to Marshall in 1896 and established himself in the jewelry business on the West Side. Until recent years, W. A. Vawter had been a partner in the business.
The funeral took place from the home, Monday afternoon, and was conducted by the Rev. Arnold H. Lowe, pastor of the Odell Ave. Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the family plot in Ridge Park Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th November 1926
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Marshall, Missouri
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
J. S. Kelly, Marshall, Mo., Fatally Injured When Struck By An Automobile
Marshall, Mo., Nov. 18.—J. S. Kelly, a well-known and highly respected jeweler, who has been in failing health for the past year or more, and who recently sold his business here, met with a fatal accident last Saturday afternoon. About 3 o’clock in the afternoon he went to his old store and between 6 and 7 o’clock as he was crossing West Arrow St., south of the Bank of Marshall he was struck by a passing automobile and thrown down, his head hitting the pavement. He was taken to the Vawter store and Doctors Gore and Manning were quickly summoned but he only lived about 30 minutes after the accident. Jammie Wingfield, 18-year-old son of James Wingfield, who lives in the eastern suburbs of Marshall, was driving the car that hit Mr. Kelly and it is said was not driving more than five miles an hour at the time of the accident.
J. S. Kelly was born in Racine, Wis., but for a number of years before coming to Marshall, Abeline, Kans., was his home. He came to Marshall in 1896 and established himself in the jewelry business on the West Side. Until recent years, W. A. Vawter had been a partner in the business.
The funeral took place from the home, Monday afternoon, and was conducted by the Rev. Arnold H. Lowe, pastor of the Odell Ave. Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the family plot in Ridge Park Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th November 1926
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H.E. DUNCAN
Waltham, Massachusetts
H. E. Duncan, a representative of the American Waltham Watch Company, was seriously injured at Newtonville, Mass., last week while riding a bicycle.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 17th November 1897
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Waltham, Massachusetts
H. E. Duncan, a representative of the American Waltham Watch Company, was seriously injured at Newtonville, Mass., last week while riding a bicycle.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 17th November 1897
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WALTER BROWN
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Walter Brown, of Attleboro, employed at H. F. Barrow & Co.'s shop, had his hand caught in a wire coiler last week, and lost one finger.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 24th November 1897
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
Walter Brown, of Attleboro, employed at H. F. Barrow & Co.'s shop, had his hand caught in a wire coiler last week, and lost one finger.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 24th November 1897
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Re: Some Macabre Stories of the Silver Trade
CHARLES A. MAYNARD
New York
Charles A. Maynard, 27 years old, a prisoner on Blackwell's Island, attempted to commit suicide about 6 o'clock Saturday morning by jumping from the third tier of the prison to the main floor of the building. His skull was fractured, and he will die. Maynard, who was a silversmith, lived at 108 Fourth avenue. He was committed to the prison for three months by Magistrate Hedges on Oct. 12 for disorderly conduct. He had been gloomy and despondent ever since his commitment.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 22nd December 1897
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New York
Charles A. Maynard, 27 years old, a prisoner on Blackwell's Island, attempted to commit suicide about 6 o'clock Saturday morning by jumping from the third tier of the prison to the main floor of the building. His skull was fractured, and he will die. Maynard, who was a silversmith, lived at 108 Fourth avenue. He was committed to the prison for three months by Magistrate Hedges on Oct. 12 for disorderly conduct. He had been gloomy and despondent ever since his commitment.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 22nd December 1897
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CARL EDWARDS
Salt Lake City, Utah
Carl Edwards, a jeweler, formerly employed by Joslin & Park, jewelers, of Salt Lake City, Utah, committed suicide recently.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 5th January 1898
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Carl Edwards, a jeweler, formerly employed by Joslin & Park, jewelers, of Salt Lake City, Utah, committed suicide recently.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 5th January 1898
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GEORGE A. IMLAH
Brooklyn, New York
George A. Imlah, 20 years old, a jeweler, of 416 Fifth avenue, Brooklyn, died from inhaling illuminating gas at his home last Wednesday. he was found in bed by his father in an unconscious condition. An ambulance was summoned from Seney Hospital, but before it arrived the young man had died. It is the opinion of the family that death was accidental. Imlah, so far as is known, had no trouble of any kind.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 12th January 1898
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Brooklyn, New York
George A. Imlah, 20 years old, a jeweler, of 416 Fifth avenue, Brooklyn, died from inhaling illuminating gas at his home last Wednesday. he was found in bed by his father in an unconscious condition. An ambulance was summoned from Seney Hospital, but before it arrived the young man had died. It is the opinion of the family that death was accidental. Imlah, so far as is known, had no trouble of any kind.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 12th January 1898
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