Miss Elizabeth Kendall, 57 years old, drowned herself in the river at Fulton, N.Y. She is said to have been despondent.
Source: Pulaski Democrat, Feb 28, 1900
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MISS ELIZABETH KENDALL
Ends Her Life in the Oswego River - Sad Close of the Useful Career of a Noble Woman
The Patriot is called to chronicle the sad and terrible close of a life that has been noted for good deeds, and the memory of which will ever live to her credit.
Miss Elizabeth Kendall, sister of Mrs. M.H. Brando, who has made her home with the family for years, bade them good night on Saturday about ten o'clock after ministering to the wants of members of the family who were ill and went to her chamber apparently in her right mind.
On Sunday morning the family was awake about seven o'clock and it was noticed the house was very cold. Investigation found the kitchen door unlocked and standing open. Miss Kendall was called, but there was no response. A visit to her room showed that she had gone no one knew where. Her bed had not been used, her clothing when retiring was there, and the family was staggered at the discovery. The neighbors were informed and a search instituted. At the First M.E. church, where she attended, Rev. Townsend gave notice of her disappearance and called for volunteers to search for her and an organization was perfected.
About ten o'clock Sunday morning Fred Blodgett, who lives at the Steel Pier, went down on the heel path of the canal, north of the bridge that spans the canal at the foot of North First street, and he saw a woman's cloak and hat lying on the shore, and about ten feet out in the water he saw a piece of cloth frozen to the edge of the ice. He came up to town and reported the case to Undertaker Cole, who organized a crew and went down. About 400 feet below where Waterhouse Creek empties into the river, they found what Blodgett reported. They secured a hold of the cloth attached to the ice and ascertained that it was a lady's dress and soon pulled to the surface the body of the lost Miss Kendall. Mr. Cole says the ice was frozen an inch or so thick over part of her dress attached to the ice. It is supposed that she went from the house to the spot, removed her wraps and hat, and plunged into the icy water.
The remains were removed to Cole's undertaking rooms and Coroner Cusack called.
On Monday the remains were taken to her late home. Funeral services will be held at the family residence this afternoon at two o'clock.
Friends of the deceased cannot account for her terribleact that ended her life.
Officer John Youngs says that about 1:30 Sunday morning, he was returning from patrolling up South First street, and when near R.D. Parson's residence he saw a woman turn into First street from Rochester street and go north. He followed her down to the Citizen's bank, and saw her cross the canal bridge and go north. As she appeared respectable and went right along, he returned to the town hall. He now thinks that was Miss Kendall.
The deceased was 57 years of age, and had made her home with her sister for seven years. She was an active worker in the First M.E. church, and was a woman in the fullest application of that term. Her friends were numerous. She was intelligent, posted upon all amusments, and of such a happy, sensible disposition that all who became acquainted with her were friends for life, and held her in the highest esteem, and in every instance the high esteem of her qualifications was accurately made. To her sister, who has been an invalid for some time, she was a constant attendant, and her cheerful administrations were free from ostrination. She lived a noble life, all who knew her were the better for her presence therein.
In the sad and terrible affliction that has befallen her, Mrs. Brando and her brother, Henry Kendall, the community sincerely sympathize.
Source: Fulton Times, Feb 1900
Source: Pulaski Democrat, Feb 28, 1900
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MISS ELIZABETH KENDALL
Ends Her Life in the Oswego River - Sad Close of the Useful Career of a Noble Woman
The Patriot is called to chronicle the sad and terrible close of a life that has been noted for good deeds, and the memory of which will ever live to her credit.
Miss Elizabeth Kendall, sister of Mrs. M.H. Brando, who has made her home with the family for years, bade them good night on Saturday about ten o'clock after ministering to the wants of members of the family who were ill and went to her chamber apparently in her right mind.
On Sunday morning the family was awake about seven o'clock and it was noticed the house was very cold. Investigation found the kitchen door unlocked and standing open. Miss Kendall was called, but there was no response. A visit to her room showed that she had gone no one knew where. Her bed had not been used, her clothing when retiring was there, and the family was staggered at the discovery. The neighbors were informed and a search instituted. At the First M.E. church, where she attended, Rev. Townsend gave notice of her disappearance and called for volunteers to search for her and an organization was perfected.
About ten o'clock Sunday morning Fred Blodgett, who lives at the Steel Pier, went down on the heel path of the canal, north of the bridge that spans the canal at the foot of North First street, and he saw a woman's cloak and hat lying on the shore, and about ten feet out in the water he saw a piece of cloth frozen to the edge of the ice. He came up to town and reported the case to Undertaker Cole, who organized a crew and went down. About 400 feet below where Waterhouse Creek empties into the river, they found what Blodgett reported. They secured a hold of the cloth attached to the ice and ascertained that it was a lady's dress and soon pulled to the surface the body of the lost Miss Kendall. Mr. Cole says the ice was frozen an inch or so thick over part of her dress attached to the ice. It is supposed that she went from the house to the spot, removed her wraps and hat, and plunged into the icy water.
The remains were removed to Cole's undertaking rooms and Coroner Cusack called.
On Monday the remains were taken to her late home. Funeral services will be held at the family residence this afternoon at two o'clock.
Friends of the deceased cannot account for her terribleact that ended her life.
Officer John Youngs says that about 1:30 Sunday morning, he was returning from patrolling up South First street, and when near R.D. Parson's residence he saw a woman turn into First street from Rochester street and go north. He followed her down to the Citizen's bank, and saw her cross the canal bridge and go north. As she appeared respectable and went right along, he returned to the town hall. He now thinks that was Miss Kendall.
The deceased was 57 years of age, and had made her home with her sister for seven years. She was an active worker in the First M.E. church, and was a woman in the fullest application of that term. Her friends were numerous. She was intelligent, posted upon all amusments, and of such a happy, sensible disposition that all who became acquainted with her were friends for life, and held her in the highest esteem, and in every instance the high esteem of her qualifications was accurately made. To her sister, who has been an invalid for some time, she was a constant attendant, and her cheerful administrations were free from ostrination. She lived a noble life, all who knew her were the better for her presence therein.
In the sad and terrible affliction that has befallen her, Mrs. Brando and her brother, Henry Kendall, the community sincerely sympathize.
Source: Fulton Times, Feb 1900
Miss Elizabeth Kendall, 57 years old, drowned herself in the river at Fulton, N.Y. She is said to have been despondent.
Source: Pulaski Democrat, Feb 28, 1900
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MISS ELIZABETH KENDALL
Ends Her Life in the Oswego River - Sad Close of the Useful Career of a Noble Woman
The Patriot is called to chronicle the sad and terrible close of a life that has been noted for good deeds, and the memory of which will ever live to her credit.
Miss Elizabeth Kendall, sister of Mrs. M.H. Brando, who has made her home with the family for years, bade them good night on Saturday about ten o'clock after ministering to the wants of members of the family who were ill and went to her chamber apparently in her right mind.
On Sunday morning the family was awake about seven o'clock and it was noticed the house was very cold. Investigation found the kitchen door unlocked and standing open. Miss Kendall was called, but there was no response. A visit to her room showed that she had gone no one knew where. Her bed had not been used, her clothing when retiring was there, and the family was staggered at the discovery. The neighbors were informed and a search instituted. At the First M.E. church, where she attended, Rev. Townsend gave notice of her disappearance and called for volunteers to search for her and an organization was perfected.
About ten o'clock Sunday morning Fred Blodgett, who lives at the Steel Pier, went down on the heel path of the canal, north of the bridge that spans the canal at the foot of North First street, and he saw a woman's cloak and hat lying on the shore, and about ten feet out in the water he saw a piece of cloth frozen to the edge of the ice. He came up to town and reported the case to Undertaker Cole, who organized a crew and went down. About 400 feet below where Waterhouse Creek empties into the river, they found what Blodgett reported. They secured a hold of the cloth attached to the ice and ascertained that it was a lady's dress and soon pulled to the surface the body of the lost Miss Kendall. Mr. Cole says the ice was frozen an inch or so thick over part of her dress attached to the ice. It is supposed that she went from the house to the spot, removed her wraps and hat, and plunged into the icy water.
The remains were removed to Cole's undertaking rooms and Coroner Cusack called.
On Monday the remains were taken to her late home. Funeral services will be held at the family residence this afternoon at two o'clock.
Friends of the deceased cannot account for her terribleact that ended her life.
Officer John Youngs says that about 1:30 Sunday morning, he was returning from patrolling up South First street, and when near R.D. Parson's residence he saw a woman turn into First street from Rochester street and go north. He followed her down to the Citizen's bank, and saw her cross the canal bridge and go north. As she appeared respectable and went right along, he returned to the town hall. He now thinks that was Miss Kendall.
The deceased was 57 years of age, and had made her home with her sister for seven years. She was an active worker in the First M.E. church, and was a woman in the fullest application of that term. Her friends were numerous. She was intelligent, posted upon all amusments, and of such a happy, sensible disposition that all who became acquainted with her were friends for life, and held her in the highest esteem, and in every instance the high esteem of her qualifications was accurately made. To her sister, who has been an invalid for some time, she was a constant attendant, and her cheerful administrations were free from ostrination. She lived a noble life, all who knew her were the better for her presence therein.
In the sad and terrible affliction that has befallen her, Mrs. Brando and her brother, Henry Kendall, the community sincerely sympathize.
Source: Fulton Times, Feb 1900
Source: Pulaski Democrat, Feb 28, 1900
_______________________________________________
MISS ELIZABETH KENDALL
Ends Her Life in the Oswego River - Sad Close of the Useful Career of a Noble Woman
The Patriot is called to chronicle the sad and terrible close of a life that has been noted for good deeds, and the memory of which will ever live to her credit.
Miss Elizabeth Kendall, sister of Mrs. M.H. Brando, who has made her home with the family for years, bade them good night on Saturday about ten o'clock after ministering to the wants of members of the family who were ill and went to her chamber apparently in her right mind.
On Sunday morning the family was awake about seven o'clock and it was noticed the house was very cold. Investigation found the kitchen door unlocked and standing open. Miss Kendall was called, but there was no response. A visit to her room showed that she had gone no one knew where. Her bed had not been used, her clothing when retiring was there, and the family was staggered at the discovery. The neighbors were informed and a search instituted. At the First M.E. church, where she attended, Rev. Townsend gave notice of her disappearance and called for volunteers to search for her and an organization was perfected.
About ten o'clock Sunday morning Fred Blodgett, who lives at the Steel Pier, went down on the heel path of the canal, north of the bridge that spans the canal at the foot of North First street, and he saw a woman's cloak and hat lying on the shore, and about ten feet out in the water he saw a piece of cloth frozen to the edge of the ice. He came up to town and reported the case to Undertaker Cole, who organized a crew and went down. About 400 feet below where Waterhouse Creek empties into the river, they found what Blodgett reported. They secured a hold of the cloth attached to the ice and ascertained that it was a lady's dress and soon pulled to the surface the body of the lost Miss Kendall. Mr. Cole says the ice was frozen an inch or so thick over part of her dress attached to the ice. It is supposed that she went from the house to the spot, removed her wraps and hat, and plunged into the icy water.
The remains were removed to Cole's undertaking rooms and Coroner Cusack called.
On Monday the remains were taken to her late home. Funeral services will be held at the family residence this afternoon at two o'clock.
Friends of the deceased cannot account for her terribleact that ended her life.
Officer John Youngs says that about 1:30 Sunday morning, he was returning from patrolling up South First street, and when near R.D. Parson's residence he saw a woman turn into First street from Rochester street and go north. He followed her down to the Citizen's bank, and saw her cross the canal bridge and go north. As she appeared respectable and went right along, he returned to the town hall. He now thinks that was Miss Kendall.
The deceased was 57 years of age, and had made her home with her sister for seven years. She was an active worker in the First M.E. church, and was a woman in the fullest application of that term. Her friends were numerous. She was intelligent, posted upon all amusments, and of such a happy, sensible disposition that all who became acquainted with her were friends for life, and held her in the highest esteem, and in every instance the high esteem of her qualifications was accurately made. To her sister, who has been an invalid for some time, she was a constant attendant, and her cheerful administrations were free from ostrination. She lived a noble life, all who knew her were the better for her presence therein.
In the sad and terrible affliction that has befallen her, Mrs. Brando and her brother, Henry Kendall, the community sincerely sympathize.
Source: Fulton Times, Feb 1900
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