ANOTHER BROOKLYN MYSTERY

The Strange disappearance of William A. Brower.

The parents of William A. Brower are anxious to discover his whereabouts. He is a tall thin young man, 18 years of age, and he left his home in Carrol street, near Smith, last Saturday afternoon. He worked during the morning in the publishing house where he has been employed for several months. Young Brower told his employer that he was sick, and was excused from work. On arriving at home he told his mother that he would have to return to New York. He left and his parents have not heard from him since his disappearance. His father said to a reporter; 'I cannot account for his absence. He went away with about $12 which he took from his little bank. There were two pocketbooks lying near the bank, each containing money which was not disturbed. Browers attended the Tabernacle Baptist Church on Clinton street. He was troubled with Malaria, and it is supposed took overdoses of quinine. The young man was studious temperate habits, and he was accustomed to spending his leisure hours in the company of his mother and at home. The young man is described as follows; Eighteen years old, 6 feet high, light complexion, brown hair, well built; wore a gray overcoat, dark pants and buttoned gaiters. Any information will be thankfully received at the Waldo House, opposite Hamilton Ferry.

Obituary of THOMAS T. CHURH

Mr. Thomas T. Church, an old and well known citizen of Fort Hamilton, died yesterday afternoon at his residence. Mr. Church was one of the best known men in Kings County, having been identified with almost every public improvement in his village and town for many years past. His father, Colonel James C. Church settled at Fort Hamilton about the time of its building and was long known as the principally business men of the village. His business was continued for many years after his death by his two sons, under the firm name of T. T. and C. W. Church. Mr. Church's death was superinduced by inflammatory rheumatism, from which he had been a sufferer for several months past. He was pleasant in demeanor, exceedingly social in private life, shrewd and attentive as a public officer.

Current Events for February 24, 1885 BDE

The funeral of the late James Irving, formerly captain of the New York Detective Squad, took place yesterday from his residence on West Thirtieth street, New York.

Under the direction of the Surrogate another search was made yesterday for the will of the late Dr. Darling, at the home of Mrs. Delacroix, his widowed housekeeper, at her home in Yonkers, but no will was found. In the will presented for probate the doctor leaves his property to Mrs. Delacroix.

Hugh McCann, aged 66 years, was arrested in Newburgh last night, charged with murdering his wife, an old woman of 80. The couple had long lived unhappily together, owning to frequent quarrels and the intemperance of McCann. the murderer killed his victim by beating her with a club.

February 25, 1885

Obituary of William Alexander.

William Alexander died at his late residence No 297 DeKalb Avenue yesterday morning. He was for over fifty years a conspicuous figure in the growth and development of the city, and took an active part in many important enterprises. He built many of the city's well known structures, among them St. Charles Boremeo Church, St. Paul's Church, and the extensive military structure which was erected at East New York during the war. He leaves a wife and two sons.

Married Over Again

Colonel and Mrs. Louis Finkelmeier entertained a large number of their friends at the armory of the Thirty-second Regiment, corner of Bushwick avenue and Stagg street, last evening, the occasion being the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding day. At nine o'clock the regimental band treated them to a serenade, and next played a wedding march in the drill room. A circle was formed by the guests and Rev. John Meury, of the Hopkins street Lutheran Church, chaplain of the regiment, having requested Colonel and Mrs. Finkelmeier to join hands went through the marriage service. Lieutenant Colonel Edward Wunder then came forward and said; 'Colonel and Mrs. Finkelmeier, in accordance with the kind invitation extended to us to be present at the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of your marriage, we have assembled to convey to you both our heartfelt congratulations and to assume you of our sincere wished for your continued health and happiness. We are not the only ones to congratulate you; for here are your children who have reason to be proud of both parents.' Lieutenant Colonel Wunder, on behalf of the officers, non commissioned staff, and first sergeants, presented Mr. and Mrs. Finkelmeier with a handsome silver pitcher and two silver goblets, asking them to accept the gifts as a token of esteem and affection. Mrs. Wunder, on behalf of the wives of the officers, presented Mrs. Finkelmeier with a massive silver soup ladle. Colonel Finkelmeier, on behalf of himself and his wife, accepted the gifts and thanked the donors in befitting words. Mrs. Frank, wife of the engineer of the armory, was introduced and presented her infant to Rev. Mr. Meury for baptism. That gentleman at once administered the rite, Mrs. Finkelmeier acting as sponsor, and after her child was named Catharine. The ceremony was succeeded by a promenade and dancing, with closed the evening.
Among the quests were Mrs. Weisheimer, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Fisher, Major Anthony J. Wills, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Weidner and daughter, Mr. George Duncan, Major F. Prisette, Surgeon Valentine, Captain Vorgang, Captain A. Hardrich, Quartermaster L. Blenderman, Adjutant William Van der Clute, Supervisors J. Bennett and Theodore Maurer, Captain Waage, Captain William F. Grotz, Captain John Bettenheiser, Captain Edward Verdickberg, Captain Emil Brogglewirth, Captain Adolph Pettinkoffer, Mr. W. Zechiel, Mr. George Bishop, William Woods, Captain Strinning, of B. Company, Lieutenants William Goedel, John Klien, Frederick Voelbel, Hass, Max Burger and William Distelkamp, Sergent Major Jacob Menz, Quartermaster Sergeant Henry Behreus, Ordnance Sergeant Otto Langsdorf, Sergeant Aicher, Hospital Steward Winter, Sergeants Geisler, Blenk and Berg, Drum Major Schuchardt and Band Master Bauer.
Among other presents received by colonel and Mrs. Finkelmeier were a large basket of roses from major General Molineux and lady; silver milk pitcher and two silver cups from the non commissioned staff officers and first sergeants of the regiment; a silver tea set of six pieces from Geoffroy Brothers, of New York; massive silver soup ladle from the officers; wives to Mrs. Finkelmeier; silver butter dish from Mr. George Duncan; silver sugar bowl from Mr. Robert H. Armstrong; silver gold plated gravy spoon from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Fisher; fruit and preserve dish from Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wills; an elaborately carved standish from Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kkupfer; card receiver from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Paul; sugar tongs from Mr. and Mrs. John Schmidt; panel bearing the representation of a flower vase in silver, Captain George Fisher; a large bride cake from T. L. Solger, of Loiusville, Ky., surmounted by a trophy formed of the initials F. and W. (Finkelmeier and Weisheimer) under a Washington shield, on which rests an eagle with out spread wings, the background of the group consisting of palms and ferns of silver foil.