The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-14
OBITUARY.

Judge Amasa J. Parker died at Albany last
night, aged SO years. He was born In Sharon
Conn. He graduated from Union College, and
In 1888 was elected Il member OF the New York
Assembly from Delaware county. In 1886 he
was elected to Congress from the Twentieth
district. He was appointed Circuit Judge in
1874, and was elected Supreme Court Judge In
1S47, in 1855. and in 1863. He was one OF the
Judges Of the Court OF Appeals In 1855. He
was twice the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor OF New York. He was beaten by John A.
King in 1856. and in 1858 by +. D. Morgan.
During the last years Of his life he practised
Inv with his son. Gen. Amasa J. Parker, Jr at
Albany. Although he was In feeble health
Judge Parkers death was sudden. and is
thought to have been hastened by excitement
over the trouble in the Albany City Bank, OF
which he was director.
Jesse Huston who died in Washington on
Monday, at the age OF 81 was for many years
business partner OF the late Simon Cameron.
and was a cousin of ex-senator Clayton Of
Arkansas. Mr. Huston established large lum-
boring establishments in Pittsburgh before the
engaged in like enterprises in Little, Rock.
Ark. Three Of his sons. who wero; like tho
father, Republicans; were killed in the famous
BAXTER Brooks feud. One Of the sons, Capt.
Sam Huston was one OF the most noted Mis-
sissippi River steamboat men.
Jacob Skinkle died at his home. 1923 Clinton
stricken with apoplexy on May II. His illness
Is attributed to grief for his only son, William
meSGett sEnkls sor who DIED In Nee month
1915, and went to, Newark when II years old.
Ito retired from business, in 1856 md after
erty. He, was one Of the richest men In New
wife of Frank b. Allen of Newark.
Fireman Thomas c. Kennedy. q member OF
Fire Engine Company SO. in Park avenue.
fell dead in East 18th street yesterday after
noon while running to fire at III bG East ll5,h
street. He weighed more than 200 pounds.
and the eXertion he USED in answering the
cal! brought on an attack of aponleNy. Ken
OF the force. and was an officer in the old vol
unteer CORPS kennedy leaves widow and four
adult children.
Miss Almira Dillon. a daughter Of Philip Dill
Ion. one OF the proprietors OF the METROPOLITAN
printing establishment OF this city, died at her
fathers home. l55 Prospect avenue Brooklyn.
She was graduated from st. Mary's School.
where she frequently gained high testimonials;
She was n contributor to the weekly press and
she gave promise OF distinction as writer.
The funeral will probably take place on Friday.
Seth Orlando Crosby, an old-time Snowman
aFsd at ones ns L.
with the ForepauEh circus. and for many years
had the same rights with the old Van Amberg
show. He started in the circus business nearly
forty years ago, but had retired since 1876
and had lived on his farm.
The Hon. Bradford !. Wales died of old age
at Randolph. Mass. yesterday. He was born
in 1904. and graduated from Middebury Col
lrge in 1924. He was elected to the Massa-
ehussetts senate In lS3S539, and YVES a mem
Deputy Collector Of Customs at Boston under
President Pierce.
p. Mosterhout. at one time we'll known poll
tician In northeastern Pennsylvania died at
his home in Tunkhannock yesterday. aged so
years. He served two terms In the House and
two terms in the Senate, and was Postmaster
OF Tunkhanuock under the first President Har-
rson. He leaves an estate valued at sG00,OU0.
George White died at his home il, Front
old. lie had been a constable for fortynve
years. For the last six years he was the crler
Of The Monmouth courts. He MAS MAS a widoweTF,
take pace on Thursday afternoon
Miss Harriet NJ. Dayton. the first deaconess
Of the Protestant, Episcopal CHurGh In the
day. She was II daughter OF the late Judge
DAYTON Of Iockport. She was ordained by
Bishop Coke ten years ago.
James f. OLeary minstrel and variety
actor OF seventeen years experience. is dead
at his home in Lawrence. Mas. aged 81. lie
had performed with iiooey 4 Emerson's
"MeGatherian -Four" vaudeville team OF
some repute.
Leon sari once manager Of the Athenee and
POLES Bergere Paris is dead at the ago OF 66.
He was one OF tho best known and most popu-
lar men on the Boulevard. He had made
fortune. but his lie was succession OF ups
Mrs. Elsie Barber died on Monday at Nor
wich N. Y. aged 81 years. She had lived on
the farm where she died for over sixty years.
She WAS tho mother Of twenty-one children.
sixteen OF whom are still living.
Samuel II. Ettla, Secretary and organizer OF
the Pennsylvania state tiremen,s ASSOCIATION
died in Harrisburg iGIesterday' aged "a years.
City Councils.
Mrs. George Harding OF Philadelphia wife OF
the proprietor OF the Hotel haaerskill In the
(',ts still tad nt fh.l
ter. Mrs. William p, Mason. In Troy yesterday.
Silas TuttIe died in MiddleburS Conn, on
Sunday. OF paralysis, aged II. He had held
many Offices in the town. and was representa-
tive TO the Legislature in 1870
John j. Cutler, for many years master car
penter in the employ OF tho Erie Railroad, lied
ut his home at NarrowburG n. y. on Sunday
last aged 70 years.
Jamos Bentley OF Brookfeld, Ohio. died on
Sunday night aged % years He voted for
Monroe for President and was Democrat to
his death.
NJ. Laray. an excellent actor of long expe-
rience aud for years one OF the props nj the
Porte st. Martin Theatre Paris. is dead, aged so.
Harry Swivel, a baggage master on the mid
suddenly mt his home in Harrisburg yesterday.
James NJ. Mclean. President Of the Manhat-
tan l.ifo Insurance company: died last night
at his residence l26 west flity-seventh street.
of North Carolina died at Chapel HILL \, C.,
on Monday night aged 66 years
William II. BiGelow euperintendent OF the
railway mail service In New England died at
Watervie. Me-, yesterday.
A, p. Penniman. one OF the best known clti-
zens of Walthsm. Mass. died on Monday. aged
80 years.
r. r. Bridgens, retired lum herman and rail-
road contractor, died at Lockhaven. Pa, yes
terday.
Robert l.. Kinnie, a retired farmer. died at
Port Jervls, \. T., on Monday, aged 80 years.
Miss McGee Admitted 10 tho Bar.
WARREN Pa, May 19.-Mss Alice G. Nc
Geo. q years OF age. daughter OF Joseph Nc