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Post by jon on May 21, 2010 22:22:13 GMT -5
THAT FIRE ALARM
The cause of the alarm, yesterday morning, was a fire which broke out at 14 Post Avenue. The dwelling is occupied by Louis Pell, colored. M. DIESMAN is the owner. Little damage was done.
UTICA MORNING HERALD - SEPTEMBER 11, 1874
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Post by Dave on May 21, 2010 22:24:55 GMT -5
CITY AND COUNTYThe Pell Brothers of Post Avenue of Utica, have gone off on a raid as the "Jubilee Singers." their business agent and editorial illuminator was left in Utica on account of his having a bad s-pellUTICA MORNING HERALD - FEBRUARY 8, 1878 Hahahaha! But those humorous guys on the newspaper would never have said anything similar about the hoi poloi, like "the Conklings got conked." |
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Post by jon on May 22, 2010 11:55:40 GMT -5
IT MAY BE MURDER
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A ROW IN A POST AVENUE SALOON
AND ITS SERIOUS RESULT
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Two Colored Men Quarrel Over Cards, and Floyd Persette Strikes William Fox with a Chair - The Injured Man Has a Fractured Skull - Chances That He Will Die As a Result of the Blow.
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Post by jon on May 22, 2010 11:57:21 GMT -5
A row occurred on Post Avenue over a game of "high five" yesterday afternoon which may terminate more seriously than the participants anticipated. The parties most directly interested, Floyd Persette and William Fox, are both colored. Perselle is employed as a waiter at the Genesee Apartment House, and Fox was to have left to accept a similar position in Booneville to-day. Fox is a Southern.negro and is about thirty years of age. Persette is somewhat younger and is several shades lighter than Fox. They were playing in Jim Pell's saloon when the dispute occurred. Fox became so angry that he struck Persette on the arm with a chair. Persette retaliated by throwing a chair at Fox. It struck him upon the left side of the head, and Fox fell to the floor like a log. At 7 o'clock he had not regained consciousness and he was taken to his home, No. 4 Madison Lane, in a cab and Dr. Glass was called. It was found that his skull was fractured.
Officer Schaffer arrested Persette about 9 o'clock last evening, but the latter refused to say anything about the affair. Denizens of Post Avenue are inclined to believe that Fox was at fault. They describe him as a "mumy fellow," who has a habit of "going in his pocket" as if for a weapon when in a row.
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Post by jon on May 22, 2010 11:58:36 GMT -5
At 9:00 this morning Fox was removed to the City Hospital. he was still unconscious and raving. At 1 o'clock this afternoon Drs. Kilbourn and Glass arrived and examined Fox more closely. As was expected it was found that his skull was fractured. He was placed under the influence of ether and several broken pieces of skull were removed. At this writing Mr. Fox had not recovered from the effects of the drug. The chances are against him living.
Pell's dive, where the affair took place, is not licensed. Some time ago Jim Pell, the proprietor, was fined for selling without a license, but the practice still continues regardless of the law. Gambling of many kinds, including "craps" and "High five," are permitted, in the place. Speaking of the latter game one of the residents of the street said this morning that it was a tough game, and was brought here by the Southern negroes when the Adirondack Railroad was in process of construction. When the fight took place there were fifteen or twenty people in the saloon. It is said that the row started over the game, but blows came when one of the players said something which reflected upon the chastity of the wife or mistress of the other.
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Post by jon on May 22, 2010 11:59:55 GMT -5
Fox is married. His wife is the daughter of Sister Lavender, the evangelist, who is at present holding services in Riebfield Springs. She was summoned to Utica by telegraph.
Persette was arraigned before Judge Morehouse this morning. Through his counsel, Mr. Bulger, he waved examination and was committed to jail to await the outcome of Fox's injuries. He refuses to make any statements regarding the case.
UTICA DAILY OBSERVER - SEPTEMBER 8, 1893
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Post by jon on May 23, 2010 15:10:59 GMT -5
FELL FROM THE STREET SWEEPER
James Dunn of 223 Rutger street, a driver on one of the street sweeping machines, fell from his seat and was severely injured at an early hour yesterday morning. Dunn has charge of one of the largest teams owned by the, and was at work near the junction of Charlotte street and Post Avenue. In turning the corner the one in control of the machine has to depress a foot lever, raising the the sweeper. Dunn had on a new pair of shoes, and his foot slipped from the lever, precipitating him to the ground. He fell directly under one of the wheels. The extreme weight of the machine prevented his being run over, but he was pushed several feet, his back being held in a vice like grip between the pavement and wheel. A couple of belted passerbys stopped the team and pulled him from under the wheels. By the time Officer Mullen had arrived, and assisted him to the ambulance, in which he was carried to his home.
UTICA HERALD DISPATCH - JULY 16, 1900
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Post by jon on May 23, 2010 15:16:42 GMT -5
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Post by jon on May 23, 2010 17:49:58 GMT -5
WILLIAM PELL
William Pell died in his home, 14 Post Avenue, this morning at 5:16 o'clock, after suffering about nine months with consumption. He was born at South Brookfield 35 years ago, and came to this city when a child, where he has since resided. Mr. Pell received a common school education, and was much thought of in the colored circles. By occupation he was a waiter, and had been employed at the Butterfield House, St. James and Bagg's Hotels. At one time he was the assistant steward of the Spring House at Richfield Springs. He was a member of Hiram Lodge, F. & A. M. and the Pig Foot Help-up Club, and in the days of the old Fearless Base Ball Club was a member of the team. Both his father and mother died when he was a child, and he is survived by a half-sister, stepmother, grandmother and a number of other relatives. The funeral will be held from Hope Chapel, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
UTICA DAILY UNION - MAY 21, 1896
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Post by jon on May 23, 2010 19:32:43 GMT -5
DEATH OF "COOP" KING
At the City Hospital, Saturday evening, death removed an old and familiar character of the city, Fenimore Cooper King of Post Avenue, in his 48th year.
"coop' was the son of worthy and industrious colored people, and was taught the shoemaking trade, and did well. Then he married a white woman, and having sold hid parental home for $800, he took his wife to Saratoga and cut a dash.When his money went, his wife went, too, and he did little work after that. He was made City Scavenger, and became a notable character. He was witty, genial and generally reckless. He went to the County House a year ago, but he left it, and being in poor health, was sent to the City Hospital where he spent his last days. The funeral will take place at St. John's Church tomorrow at 9:30 A. M. at which Rev. Father Lynch will officiate.
UTICA DAILY UNION - JANUARY 27, 1896
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Post by jon on May 24, 2010 9:00:50 GMT -5
MRS. CATHARINE CARTER
Catharine, wife of J. Wesley Carter, died at her home 12 Post Avenue, yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock after an illness of nearly five years. She was born 55 years ago in the house to which she died, and was a daughter of the late Peter Freeman, who for many years was Janitor of the Utica Savings Bank. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Hope Chapel. She is survived by her husband three triplets, Miss Maggie Freeman of Geneva. Mrs. Jennie Williams of Territon, and Mrs. Phebe Prithe of New York, and one brother, Samuel Freeman of this city.
UTICA DAILY PRESS - 1899
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Post by Dave on May 24, 2010 10:01:28 GMT -5
IT MAY BE MURDER_______________________________ A ROW IN A POST AVENUE SALOON
AND ITS SERIOUS RESULT_______________________________ Two Colored Men Quarrel Over Cards, and Floyd Persette Strikes William Fox with a Chair - The Injured Man Has a Fractured Skull - Chances That He Will Die As a Result of the Blow. I am just amazed that so much happened on what had to be one of the shortest streets in the city, extending only from Burnett to Charlotte Street. The Herald Dispatch should have certainly opened a news bureau, and in fact probably had a de facto operation going in one of the bars or houses of ill repute that dotted the street. So far, have I counted correctly? There are 237 bars, 71 whore houses and 17 fights and 4 murders each night on Post St.  You wouldn't want your band playing there, Jon. Only the Wraymen could be heard over the din. hahahaha! |
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Post by jon on May 24, 2010 11:56:58 GMT -5
BEST SHE COULD DO ?
Fred A. Jackson, a colored waiter of Utica, and a white girl named Gertie Belmuer, were married by Elder Lloyd in Utica last Saturday. The girl is said to be well connected. They are living on Post Avenue.
ROME ROMAN CITIZEN - NOVEMBER 5, 1905
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Post by jon on May 24, 2010 12:50:56 GMT -5
POLICE COURT NEWS
Uticans Get Into Trouble as a Result of a Visit to Post Avenue[/size]
Ida Miller, Mary Timian, Richard Hunt and Edward Nolan were charged with drunkenness in police court yesterday. The quartet started out to do Post Avenue Saturday night and they made things lively for a little while. The cases of the two women were adjourned until to-day. Hunt and Noland were fined $10 or 30 days. Hunt was arrested a short time ago for attempting to defraud the Metropolitan Hotel. He settled his board bill and was released.
Fred W. Ramsey, charged by his wife with breach of the peace, pleaded not guilty and the case was adjourned. William Savage, charged with defrauding a boarding house keeper, had his case put over until December 4. The charge of vagrancy against Rose DeFalco was adjourned. William Kennedy, drunk, was fined $5 or 30 days; Charles Gilroy, drunk, $1 or 10 days, and John A. Ross and Edward Callahan, drunks, were sent to jail for 60 days.
UTICA MORNING HERALD - 1900
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Post by jon on May 24, 2010 16:01:34 GMT -5
POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS
The Afro-American colored league held a well attended enthusiastic meeting at its quarters in Post Avenue last night. Speeches were made by Hon. S. S. Lowery, County Treasurer W. F. Richards and Messrs George Baker, John Washington and Mr. Russell.
UTICA MORNING HERALD - OCTOBER 9, 1896
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