Lois Brockway, historian for the town of Pembroke, Genesee Co. NY was kind enough to send me the following newspaper clippings for the DAY surname. If anyone connects, please contact me. 1. From the Progressive Batavian. dated Fri. 5 Oct. 1877: Died: In Linden, Genesee Co., Michigan on 22d Sept. Samuel DAY, ESQ. aged 68, formerly of Batavia and Pembroke. (Genesee Co. NY) 2. Obituary for James H. DAY of Alexander (Genesee Co. NY) He was a native of Pembroke and had lived in Alexander since 1835. Alexander, Oct. 31, 1901. James Harvey DAY, a lifelong resident of Genesee County, died at his home in Alexander at 5 p.m. yesterday in the 74th year of his age. He was born in Pembroke August 18, 1928, and came to Alexander with parents, James and Amanda DAY, in 1835. Mrs. DAY's father was the first permanent settler on what is now know as the DAY farm, in the northwestern part of the town. His mother, whose maiden name was JONES, was born on that farm, where both his parents died. They had three sons: James H. , William H. and Albert H. James H. taught school and was a teacher in the Alexander Seminary at one time. He first married Miss Sarah SPURR, by whom he had one daughter, and in 1882 married Mrs. Medora Walker, who survives him. Mr. DAY had been ill about four years with a complication of diseases and had suffered greatly, although confined to his bed only a shor time. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Mary E. HAWKINS, and a stepdaughter, Miss Cora WALKER, who had always lived with him, and one brother, William H. DAY of Colon, Mich. The funeral will be held at the house tomorrow at 1 o'clock and at 2 o'clock at the M. E. church, the Rev. T. F. PARKER officiating. 3. From Batavia Daily Wed. 5 Feb. 1909 p-1; 6 Feb. 1902 p-6 Contest the will of James H. DAY of Alexander Jaems (sic) H. DAY's mind. 4. From: Batavia Daily...Friday 9 Dec. 1921 East Pembroke - Miss Marion Genevieve DAY oldest daughter of C. CASH DAY, was married to Griffith V. DAVIES of Roselle, New Jersy(sic) last evening at the Presbyterian Manse by Rev. Wm. Excell. Attended by Miss Esther A. DAY, sister of the bride and Horace DAVIES of Ithaca, brother of the groom. 5. DAY, Albert H. Republican Avocate Newspaper 29 Dec. 1860 Batavia, NY Married - in Batavia on the 27th inst. by Hon. Moses TAGGART, at the residence of E. R. GREEN, the father of the bride. Mr. Albert H. DAY of Alexander and Miss Hannah H. GREEN of Batavia. 6. DAY, Louis H. Marriage Record..T.O. Newstead, Erie Co., NY #297...16 April 1919 at Akron, NY by Thomas Cowan clergyman Louis H. DAY of E. Pembroke age-23. occp-lumber Dealer, born Pembroke, NY, f. Charles H. DAY. b. US, m. Ida M. PASSAGE b. U.S. Edna B. ELDRED of Akron age 21, occp-domestic, born Newstead, NY, f-Henry ELDRED b. US., m-Mary OGDEN, b-US Witnesses: Homer B. FISHER & Florence B. FISHER 7.DAY, Minerva Town of Pembroke Death - 1875 Census - pps. 41 & 44. Minerva DAY - Election Dist. 1-No. on Census 10 age: 69 F-married - 31 May 1875 - Born: Ontario Co. housekeeping-cause of death: spinal meningitis. 8. From Batavia Daily October 7, 1886. Death of a Pioneer. Elijah DAY, who was born in Onondaga County in 1802, died at his home at North Pembroke last Saturday, aged 84 years, two months and two days. He moved on to the Holland Purchase in 1816 and was one of the pioneer residents of this county. He built the first saw mill, near Mogadore, in the town of Pembroke. He leaves three sons - Charles of Lansing, Mich., Elijah of East Pembroke and Emory L. of North Pembroke- and one daughter, Mary N. CASE of Akron. The funeral occurred from the church at North Pembroke onTuesday. 9. Elijah DAY of Corfu, (unknown source - maybe Batavia Daily), Native of Batavia died on the 69th Anniversary of his birth. Corfu, July 8, 1905. Elijah DAY died at his home in this village yesterday on the sixty-nonth anniversary of his birth, after an illness of seven years, the last two of which he had been confined to his bed in a helpless condition. Mr. DAY was born in the town of Batavia had had always resided there until about three years ago, when he moved to this village. His father, also names Elijah DAY, was a native of Onondaga County, but came to Genesee County in 1820. His ancestors in the United States were emigrants on the Mayflower. On April 14, 1858, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah J. MCWORTHY, who survives hime, with four daughters, Mrs. C. S. INGRAHAM of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. A. J. CRAFT of Darien, Mrs. J. SCHAPPEL of East Pembroke and mrs. A. S. RAYNOR of Corfu. He also leaves a brother, Emery L. DAY of East Pembroke, and a sister, Mrs. A. V. CASE of Akron. Mr. DAY was a man of genial disppsition who was respected by all. The sympathy of the entire eommunity is extended to the bereaved family. Submitted by Kathy Helmer kathle7297@aol.com

The Attica News Attica, Wyoming Co. NY Published Thursday, Jan. 6, 1910 "The Past Year's Events on Record. Arranged in Chronological Order for Ready Reference. Summary of the Miscellaneous Affairs, Accidents and Incidents, Births, Deaths, Marriages and Items of Interest for the Year 1909." December 2, 1909 Weddings on Thanksgiving eve: Betty PEGGS to Clarence BOOTH, both of Linden, at home of the groom's grandfather, Rev. RITTER of DALE. Minnie LANGE to Wm. F. GANSHAW of Batavia, at bride's home on Pearl Street. Ernest GRUNER of Rochester to Emeline A. CLARK of Batavia. Harry Mandeville of Bluffton, Ind. Undergoes operation for appendicitis. YEGGS made an unsuccessful attempt Wednesday to rob the North Java bank. Mrs. Jessie C. MILLER of Alexander is granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Dr. J. B. MILLER of that village. Erie gravel pit was closed for the season on Saturday. C. F. CLARK recently appointed Central Station agent at Depew has decided to return to Attica. J. O. SPEED and wife have moved back from Buffalo. An Eastern Star Lodge was organized here Thanksgiving eve. December 9, 1909. Obituary: Mrs. Reuben H. FRNHAM of New York, a former resident last Thursday night, interment here on Sunday. John W. Johnson, 77 years old, died this morning, funeral and burial at Varysburg on Saturday. Alvin E. GRISWOLD, Civil War veteran of Alexander, Friday, aged 68 years, interment at Darien. James W. LAUREY of Buffalo, December 1st, burial here Saturday. Mrs. Wm. GRANT of Darien, 85 years old died Dec. 1st., interment at East Bethany. Mrs. Peter LOGEL of Sheldon died in Buffalo Thursday, funeral at Sheldon on Saturday. John, 10-days-old son of Frank MINGLE of Darien died Friday, interment here on Monday. John WEST of Orangeville was operated on Tuesday for cancer of the stomach. Fannie HAWKINS OF Alexander undergoes an operation on Friday for perforation of the stomach. Mabel ZAETSCH of Alexander was married Dec. 2d. to Louis DICHTER of Warsaw. Fred BROADBOOKS is preparing to open an auto livery and garage here in the spring. St. Luke's Church is planning to call a rector. F. R. DANLEY has closed his Market Street home and with his wife has gone to Lakeview, N. C. for the winter. Fred BAME of Lancaster, formerly of Attica, is suffering from tuberculosis and has gone to New Mexico for the winter. First heavy snowfall of the season. E. A. HOLCOMB has bought a new home in Buffalo. Births: A girl Monday at George RICHTER's and a boy the same day at George TALLMAN's. December 16, 1909 Sarah Irene NELSON and Ervin Grant HILL both of Attica were married Wednesday. Helen MEINWEISER of Darien and James BUTLER of Corfu, and Maude A. MELVEN and Philip S. REINER of Bennington were married Dec. 8th. Edward M. BENEDICT, a former Attican, was found frozen to death near his home in Buffalo last Thursday. Mrs. Caroline CONRAD of Alexander fell on the ice Saturday and broke her left arm. W. A. POWERS has sold his farm to C. A. WALBRIDGE. Deaths mentioned: John A. WEST of Orangeville Saturday following an operation for cancer on Tuesday. Lewis W. PELTON of Chicago died Saturday, funeral and burial here Tuesday. Mrs. Hattie SLEEPER LAUER of Rochester died Dec. 10th. Fannie E. HAWKINS of Alexander died Tuesday. Mrs. Martin MOULTON of Oakfield last Thursday, burial at Alexander on Sunday. December 23, 1909 State Superintendent of Public Works Stevens is suggested as a candidate for Governor of the Empire state. Dennis SHEA died Wednesday after a brief illness, aged 77 years. Mrs. George PECK died Sunday night after a five days' illness, aged 84 years, interment took place at Wethersfield Springs. Mrs. Anna SHULER of Varysburg died Monday aged 98 years. As Dr. PRESTON was driving near Linden he was thrown out and his horse ran for nearly seven miles on the Erie tracks, being killed by Erie train 27, near this village. Elizabeth Grace COLTON of Vernal and Wm. T. UNGERER of South Attica were married Wednesday. Mrs. Fred LAMPKE has two cancers removed from her left arm by Dr. MANSBERGER of Buffalo. Births mentioned: A boy Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. KRIEGER, and a boy Monday to Mr. and Mrs. M. E. BARNES, nee Lillie DALY of Batavia. December 30, 1909 Late December weddings: Ethel J. KING of Darien to Roy J. HOMER of Attica, Dec. 29. Ida WELKER to Henry LAMB, both of Darien, December 22 Mildred Estelle WARREN of North Wethersfield to Eli Charles BATZOLD of Johnsonburg, Dec. 22. Engagement of Olive Wright to Roy Everett HUNN of Batavia was announced Wednesday, wedding to take place in May. Obituary Wm. RIDGE of Batavia Friday, aged 45 years. Mrs. J. C. VANPELT of Niagara Falls Wednesday aged 49 years, interment at Varysburg. Mrs. Harriet COLE of Varysburg Wednesday aged 62 years. George PERRY of Linden has sold his farm to Thomas MILLS Robert Soroule STEVENS, grandson of Mrs. R. S. STEVENS, is one of the honor men at Harvard University. He is a member of the class of '10. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

The Dansville Advertiser Dansville, Livingston Co., NY January 3, 1884 (pt. 3) Summary of Local Events for 1883 JULY 1. - Death of John SHERER. 2. - Base ball on square. 3. - WALDRON-SAWYER wedding. 4. - Death of William BARRETT; Fat men's picnic at Stony Brook Glen; Charles and Dr. T. B. FOWLER at home. 8. - Children's day at Presbyterian church. 12. - English Lutheran picnic at Loon lake; Mrs. S. A. JONES and son in town; married, A. V. AYERS and Miss Flora WELDMAN. 19. - Elegant lawn party at Mons. Paul BOUYON's. 21. - Party at Mrs. W. H. DENHAM's. 22. - Boy at E. C. NEUMEISTER's; L. G. RIPLEY's 67th birthday. 23. - Silver wedding at Mr. And Mrs. Parley HUNT's in Hornellsville. 24. - Mr. And Mrs. William BRADLEY home from wedding trip. 25. - Runaway, Lewis LIPP's horse. 26. - Party at Hilie GRANT's; German at HYLAND house. 29. - Rev. K. P. JERVIS preached in M. E. church. 31. - B. W. WOODRUFF run over. AUGUST 4. - Hon. A. LOZIER another grandchild, a young WHEELER. 5. - Glass ball shoot at Loon Lake. 6. - Dance in Whiteman's hall; Boy at F. W. NOYES's. 7. - Party at the Misses VANDERLIP's; W. D. McNAIR's house burned. 9. - Party at Mrs. Mannin's. 10. - Presbyterian picnic at Loon lake; Editor THOMPSON in Dansville. 13. - Party at Mrs. J. J. BAILEY's. 15. - Great German picnic; girl at Chris. JOHNSON's. 18. - Miss D. B. BUNNELL at Keuka lake. 20. - A. O. BUNNELL and Oscar WOODRUFF went to Troy to attend Odd Fellows' annual meeting; Death of James K. BRACE. 21. - Death of Sarah DERENBECKER. 22. - Mr. and Mrs. F. C. WALKER start for New York. 23. - H. E. HUBBARD and wife start for a trip through the counties; death of Mrs. George BOOTH. 25. - Dr. E. P. MILLER who ha been visiting here started for his home in New York; Paul BOUYON and Harvey BURKHART start for Florida. 29. - Married - Charles H. ROWE and Miss Adina H. KREIN; death of Mrs. C. S. HAWKES of Phelps, formerly a student in Dansville seminary. 30. - Great Forepaugh show. 31. - Party at Miss Belle FIELDER's. SEPTEMBER 1. - Tenth marriage anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. W. R. McCUTCHEON. 2. - Prof. A. M. HALL played organ in Presbyterian church in a pleasing manner; disastrous fire in Wayland. 3. - Excursion to New York; Opening meeting of Coterie at Dr. ANDREWS. 6. - M. E. Sunday school picnic in Aldrich's grove. 10. - Death of John M. BURKE. 11. - Reception at the "Sisters"; Hen party at Loon lake. 12. - Mr. and Mrs. J. G. P. HOLDEN after a week's visit at A. O. BUNNELL's left for Albany. 13. - Party at Miss Alice E. BUNNELL's. 14. - Boy at C. A. SNYDER's. 15. - Miss Edna WALDRON started for Vassar. 16. - Theodore McNAIR preached at Presbyterian church. Death of Rhoda R. CLEMONS. 17. - Miss Margaret BROWN started for Vassar. 18. - A. O. GUNNELL started for Richfield Springs. Opening of Mrs. M. L. BRAYTON's select school. Death of Mrs. William E. LEFFINGWELL. 19. - Firemen's Parade. 20. --Death of Resolve WHEATON. 22. - Death of Mrs. John STEINBROOK. 23. - Maj. N. H. HOTCHKISS of Va. In town. 25. - Home Missionary convention. 28. - Surprise at B. S. STONE's by the Odd Fellows. 20. - Married - Henry RAHL and Kate BOLINGER; Prof. PHILLIPS and wife in town; death of Mrs. Hugh McCARTNEY. [original says 20, not 29] 30. - Preaching by Dr. James C. JACKSON in Presbyterian church; farewell sermon by Rev. Mr. YOUNGMAN of M. E. church. Submitted by Nan Lambert Starjak

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The Attica News Attica, Wyoming Co. NY Published Thursday, Jan. 6, 1910 "The Past Year's Events on Record. Arranged in Chronological Order for Ready Reference. Summary of the Miscellaneous Affairs, Accidents and Incidents, Births, Deaths, Marriages and Items of Interest for the Year 1909." November 4, 1909 George HARVEY of Rochester had his leg broken in the Erie yards here Wednesday. Dogs damaged Alonzo DUTTON's flock of sheep Saturday. Marriages mentioned: Mrs. Frances SWAN, formerly of Attica to James M. GROAT of Waterloo, Ia., Oct. 28th, in Akron, O. Helen L. GEORGE to Edward GEORGE, both of North Java, Oct. 26. Mabel RING of Holland to Ralph B. CROSS of that village, Oct. 22. Alida SALISBURY of Darien to Charles INGRAHAM of Corfu, Oct. 27. William PETRIE of Bennington, 88 years, died Oct. 27, buried at Darien. Joshua GODFREY of Williamsburg, 76 years old, died Oct. 27, buried at Varysburg. Darius P. LINDSEY of Loveland, Minn. Only brother of Mrs. H. F. NICHOLS died Nov. 1st. William KRIEGER has bought the FRANK house on Exchange Street. Frederick Glor PASSAGE, was born Oct. 29, to Mr. and Mrs. D. L. PASSAGE of Alexander. November 11, 1909 Burglars entered John C. WILLIAMS house Monday and stole a considerable amount of jewelry. Robert TIMM is suing the Erie for the loss of an eye. Alice Mildred SCHENCK and Ray Norton MILLIMAN of Linden were married Nov. 3d. C. F. CLARK, Central station agent is promoted to a like position at Depew. Arthur WARD has sold his Exchange Street meat market to W. J. PARKER of Java Village and Chester MEREL of South Attica. Obituary: Arthur CHICK, 16 years old, this morning of tuberculosis of the hip. Mrs. Barbara MYERS of Darien 88 years old, Monday. James M. COFFEY of Buffalo, brother of J. J. COFFEY Saturday. Mrs. Sallie CORSER, Nov. 2d, at Fox Lake, Wis., aged 77 years. Alfred SPRING of Alexander tried to commit suicide Friday with Paris green. Indian summer. Mrs. C. S. PETTIBONE has moved back here from East Pembroke. She will reside with her sister, Mrs. DUNBAR. Henry MICHAELS has bought Glen SPINK's bowling alleys. The stork left two girls in town Wednesday. One at Frank ROMASSER's and the other at A. J. KLEIN's. November 18, 1909 Burglars were in the Outlet Company's store on Exchange Street Monday morning. Louisa OLIVER and John STOGINGUAR, both of Darien Center were married Wednesday. Martin V. LINDSEY, who was nearly 90 years old, died November 11th and Mrs. Charles GETMAN of Cowlesville, died Nov. 12. Attica's bonded indebtedness is down to $3,000. Mrs. Henry HACKER is badly bruised from falling down stairs Wednesday. Elliott E. SMITH is to be the new deputy county clerk at Warsaw. George P. WEBER has sold the Alexander hotel to G. Paul SHIPPEY of Oakfield. C. H. VICKERY and family go to Buffalo for the winter. Ground was white with snow this morning. Wm. Frederick KRYMAN is the name of the new boy born Nov. 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. KRYMAN. November 25, 1909 Death claimed Samuel Emory ELLENWOOD of East Pembroke, brother of the late dr. A. G. ELLENWOOD Tuesday. He would have been 90 in January. Mrs. Asa BIRDSALL, formerly of Middlebury, died Nov. 10th in Hastings, Neb. Chas SPEARS of Alexander died suddenly Friday in Buffalo of epilepsy, interment Monday at West Bethany. Drop of over 30 degrees in temperature occurred here between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. After drilling to a depth of over 2,000 feet, the well on Exchange Street has been abandoned by the gas company and another will be put down on W. Main. John BROWN has closed his home and gone to Wyoming for the winter. Donald Robert, 8 ½ pounds was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert TIMM. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

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The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 7-1895 GEN. PARKER'S FUNERAL. The Fairfield (Conn.) correspondent of the New York 'World' give the following account of the funeral of General Ely S. PARKER: When Mrs. Harriet Maxwell CONVERSE, who had been adopted into the Six Nations under the name of Chief Yalewanoh, heard of General PARKER"s death, she sent word to the various tribes and clans to have their chief men attend the funeral. She took charge of the sacred Indian ceremony of laying on the horns. In former days the spreading horns of a deer were placed on the remains of the dead sachems as a symbol of their authority, and removed at the grave, to be bestowed on the new sachem. Instead of the horns, Mrs. CONVERSE used two strings of valued wampum beads, tied with a little piece of black ribbon. General PARKER died in the spacious Colonial mansion of his friend, Arthur BROWN, and the last services were held in the great west parlor, which extends the full depth of the house. Around his coffin sat six full-blooded Indians, silent and stern. Across the hall, in a darkened room, were four Indian women, who had come to carry back to the tribe the wampum beads that lay on the coffin. The men uttered not a word from the time they entered the presence of the dead until the earth had fallen on the coffin. The women disputed in occasional whispers as to who should be the successor of the dead Sachem and receive the beads. An Episcopalian minister read the church service for the dead. Comrades of the Loyal Legion,the Grand Army of the Republic and Society of the Colonial Wars were among the mourners, and the Rev. Alexander HAMILTON, chaplain of the last named society, read a special service at the grave. On General PARKER's breast were pinned the medals of the three military orders to which he belonged. Just before the casket was closed at the house, an Indian pipe was placed inside of it, representing peace and friendship. The pipe was one that had been dug up in Stratford, on the site of a camp of the Six Nations. Then over the bier was draped a great American flag. A quartette in a distant room sang "Lead, Kindly Light." The Indian watchers sat immovable as statues. Then the minister uttered a prayer, and their heads sank down on their breasts. The squaws ceased discussing the question of succession and listened to the beautiful hymn. The coffin was carried out to the hearse by six comrades of the Grand Army. Three brothers of the Loyal Legion and three of the Colonial War Society followed as an escort of honor. Beside the bier four Indians took their places, two on a side. They walked close beside the pall bearers, and when the remains had been put into the hearse they took position at each wheel. All the way to the cemetery, two miles over hot, dusty roads, they marched in patience and silence. The women rode to the grave in carriages. Before the coffin was lowered into the ground, where it rested on a bed of evergreens, the Indian women lifted the strings of wampum from beneath the flag, and the eldest took them in charge. The Indians left for their reservations by train. The tribe will have a day of condolence soon. The Indians present were: Chief Daniel La FORTE, President of the Six Nations, and Sachem Abram HILL, the Wampum Reader, of the Onondaga tribe; Chief Jacob DOCTOR, Treasurer of the Six Nations; Sachem Chauncey ABRAMS and Chief Samuel MOSES of the Senecas and Chief Andrew POODRY of the Tuscaroras. The women were: Mrs. POODRY, Mrs. Otto PARKER, Mrs. MOSES, and Mrs. DOCTOR. Besides these was General PARKER's nephew, Fred Ely PARKER, who is also an Indian. He is a clerk in the New York Central offices in New York City. Many New York friends of General PARKER attended. General PARKER was known among the Indians as Keeper of the Western Door, and among the great profusion of flowers was a massive design of the western door in roses. In old Indian days, the Senecas, who lived where Buffalo now is, were the Western guard of the Six Nations. There are several candidates for Sachem in General PARKER's place, among them a bright boy. ++ ISAAC T. PARKER DEAD. Isaac T. PARKER, the Indian printer who for many years was employed in the 'Batavian' office, died recently in St. Joseph's Hospital in New York City. Mr. PARKER, who was a young man of considerable ability, was a native of the Tonawanda Reservation and a nephew of the late General Ely S. PARKER. He left Batavia about eight years ago. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State August 5-1897 GIRL TAKES LAUDANUM. Alabama. - Stella, a girl about 15 years of age, was given a letter by a spiritualist of Smithville, purporting to come from her dead mother. In the letter was the request that Stella come to her mother. On being crossed in her desire to go to a certain entertainment, Stella went to her room and took laudanum, that she might go to her mother. It was only by prompt and earnest work that the girl's life was saved. The wheat is being hurried into the barns. A good deal of it is hurt some. The hailstorm slit some corn, all to pieces and spoiled many bean fields. One farmer estimates his damage at over $400. Some windows were broken. Cordelia HITCHCOCK is to lead the Y.P.S.C.E. meeting Sunday evening. Subject: "The Comfort That Comes From the Bible." GONE TO SILVER LAKE. Bergen. - Mr.and Mrs. LEONARD went to Silver Lake yesterday to stay until the close of the Assembly. S.E. WALKER,, W.J. DAVY, M.V. MULROONEY, Guy VANDA, and Theodore ERSFIELD went to Silver Lake this morning to stay two or three days. A.D. RICHARDS, who is studying law in the office of ADLINGTON & SHUART of Rochester, is at home to stay until the 17th. George R. BISSELL of Suspension Bridge, who is a fireman on the Lehigh, returns today after a two weeks' vacation spent at his father's. Miss Daisy KING was in Rochester from Saturday to yesterday visiting her friend, Miss Lottie MAINE, who came home with her to stay until Monday. Mrs. C.N. MUNGER of Rochester, with her son Willie and her daughter Esther, came to town last evening to stay until Sunday evening at her father-in-law's. Mrs. Frances VARY of Rochester is visiting her cousin, Mrs. I.D. RICHARDS. The Bergen Browns will play at Clarendon with the club of that place next Saturday afternoon, instead of at Mumford with the Spring Creeks. The Northern Pacific Railway Land Department's World Fair product car at the West Shore station yesterday was visited by a large number of people. Mrs. Mary PRENDERGAST of Binghamton, who has been visiting her son, Thomas PRENDERGAST, started for home this morning. Mrs. Charles H. LUDLOW, with her son Dayton, and daughter Leona, left town this morning for West Vienna, Oneida county, to visit her mother, who is ill. Louis F. McLEAN of Batavia who is seeking the Republican nomination for County Treasurer came to town this morning to solicit votes. ++ WORK FOR TEMPERANCE. North Bergen. - All former members of the Loyal Temperance Legion and others interested in temperance work are invited to meet in the lecture room of the church next Saturday afternoon to reorganize the Legion. T.J. PHELPS is laid up as a result of injuries received by falling from an old building which he was tearing down. Mrs. Harvey RODWELL is confined to the house with a severely sprained ankle. The Byron Grange will be entertained on Saturday, August 14th, at J.P. WHITE's. The Rev. J.C. LONG and family having gone to Silver Lake to spend three weeks in their cottage, there will be no morning services in the Presbyterian church for two weeks, but the Christian Endeavors will hold their usual services in the evening. The Wednesday evening meetings will be omitted. Miss WELLS, who has been spending three weeks at J.M. TEMPLETON's, has left to spend some time with friends at Cayuga Lake. Misses Helen GREEN and Jennie TEMPLETON have gone to Kendall for a short visit. Miss Ella GREEN has returned from a visit in Kendall. Louis CONANT of Palmyra is a guest at George WALKER's. Miss Bertha HILL, a former teacher here, is visiting Mrs. C.N. REED. Miss OWENS is a guest of Miss Flora ABELL. Miss Louise BONNETTE and Mrs. Henry MUNGER are on the sick list. +++ MORGANVILLE ENDEAVORS. Morganville. - Miss Jennie BOLT has returned from a visit with friends in Le Roy. Miss Lizzie JOSLYN of Boston, Mass., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Robert CALL. F.J. REMINGTON of Arcade spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Hane REMINGTON, who left yesterday for a visit with friends in Medina and Johnson's Creek, expects to remain several weeks. Ira Zer ALLEN is spending his vacation in the eastern part of the State, being now in Otsego county. Colonel Hezekiah BOWEN of Medina, accompanied by Mrs BOWEN, visited friends at Le Roy, Morganville and Batavia recently. +++ NINE RATS AT A SHOT. Byron. - William G. COLE is the boss rat hunter. A few days ago he dropped nine large rats with one shot while they were partaking of their supper from a handful of meal which William had accidentally dropped for them. Miss Jennie FARRINGTON has been engaged to teach the school in the Moss district during the coming year. Lewis CONANT has secured the Transit school. A number of Byron young people picnicked at Horseshoe Lake yesterday. Mrs. A. PRINCE is in Buffalo with her father, Mr. LOVE, who suffered from a shock of paralysis a few days ago. Dr. PRINCE visited him yesterday and reports that he is failing and not expected to live. Lewis HARTSOUGHT of Mount Vernon visited his nephew, Dewey CONANT, on Wednesday night. +++ CARY SEMINARY. Oakfield.-Charles P. HALL, a graduate of Hobart College, has been engaged as teacher of mathematics in Cary Seminary. Mrs. L. Adele MOULTON will be the preceptress and will teach English literature and kindred subjects. The present Headmaster will continue his work in the classics and such other subjects as may be required, as he has done for the past eight years. Miss Nina A. DRAKE will remain as a teacher in music. The Oakfield Grange will meet on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Frank ALLEN. Ice cream and cake will be served. Large crowds were attracted on Tuesday to the West Shore depot, where the Northern Pacific railway's World's Fair product car was on exhibition, coming to this village from Akron. The car left for Bergen yesterday. The Rev. C.C. GOVE, rector of St. Michael's church, was informed quite unexpectedly on Tuesday that the vestry had granted him a month's vacation. He has not yet decided when he will take it, the vestry stating that he might suit his convenience in the matter of time. Reyburn F. GOVE of Oakfield and George L. RAYMOND of Elba left home on Tuesday for a bicycle trip to Geneva, Penn Yan, Watkins Glen, Ithaca and other points of interest in the lake region of Central New York. Mrs. PHILLIPS of Buffalo, formerly a resident here, is visiting friends in town. Mr.and Mrs. F.E. WRIGHT, and son Arthur, are at Silver Lake. Mrs. Medad S. NORTON and daughter Nina of Alabama and Miss Jennie WILLIAMS of Daws left yesterday to spend a week at Silver Lake. Bessie NOBLES of Rochester is visiting in town. Mrs. J.D. ISAAC leaves today for a few days' visit with her son and daughter in Buffalo. Mrs. Robert CALKINS of Buffalo, is the guest of her husband's parents. Mr.and Mrs. Sidney CALKINS, is quite ill[sic]. Louis RICHARDS, aged about ten years, broke his right arm, just above the wrist on Tuesday evening while jumping with a number of playmates. Dr. ZURHORST reduced the fracture. Misses Mabel FARNSWORTH, Mary E. TREAT, Mabel CALKINS, and Fannie GLOVER, and Messrs. Adna and Clarence TRYON, Frank INGALSBE and James BURLINGAME of Buffalo left this morning to spend a few days at Silver Lake. The Misses ZURHORST of Lockport returned home today after a few days' visit in town. They were accompanied by Miss Fannie HEAL, who will be their guest for two weeks, after which she will visit friends in Buffalo. Mrs. L.B. ANDREWS and son Morris of Byron have been the guests of Mrs. E.S. CROOK. Miss Sarah GRIFFIN returned home last evening from a week's visit in Buffalo. Miss Bostna FUHRER is entertaining her cousin, Miss CARSON, from Albion. +++ MERE MENTION. The New York Central will run a special excursion to Atlantic City on August 19th. Dr. RAND's donation of relics to the Land Office museum arrived from Washington today. Nathan SMITH, arrested for non-support, was convicted of being a disorderly person in Justice BROWN's court this morning and committed to jail for three months in default of a $200 bond. +++ Almond and cucumber cream, as a means of beautifying the complexion and as a remedy for tan, freckles, and sunburn, its effects are truly wonderful. 25c at Jewell's Pharmacy. + PERSONAL. R.D. DEWEY has returned to his home. Mrs. H.T. BOOTH of Jackson street is at Conesus Lake. Miss Carrie FRANCIS of Corfu is visiting friends in town. Professor S.A. LATTIMORE of Rochester was in town this morning. Miss Vantia SMITH is at Silver Lake to remain about three weeks. Allan SHERWIN left for Buffalo this afternoon to visit his aunt, Mrs. H.R. HUTCHINS. Mr. Jacob MOSIER of Utica is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J.F. BAKER of Bank street. Mrs. N.S. BARLOW and her daughter Gertrude are spending several days at Silver Springs. Miss Della REDSHAW of Walnut street is spending the week in Rochester visiting relatives. Miss Alice CADY of Springville is the guest of her uncle, Arthur D. CADY, of Jackson street. Miss Hattie SCHLICK of Le Roy is visiting her cousins, Ruth and Fannie ENGEL of North street. Frank L. NUSSBAUMER and Wesley JEWELL of Buffalo, former Batavians, are spending a few days in town. Mr. and Mrs. S.L. HOUSEKNECHT and Mr. and Mrs. Charles FORWARD are spending a few days at Silver Lake. Mrs. I.R. BARTON and daughter Olive leave to-night for a three weeks' vacation at Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Mrs. Charles R. WINSLOW left yesterday for Indian Ford, Wis., where she will spend a month visiting friends. Mrs. E.W. LORD of Oberlin, O., is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. H.F. TARBOX of East Main street. Miss Blanche HINE of New Brunswick, N.J., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G.D. WILLIAMSON of Washington avenue. Misses Irene and Gladys McALLISTER, who have been visiting friends in Franklinville and Buffalo, returned home last evening. +++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

The Attica News Attica, Wyoming Co. NY Published Thursday, Jan. 6, 1910 "The Past Year's Events on Record. Arranged in Chronological Order for Ready Reference. Summary of the Miscellaneous Affairs, Accidents and Incidents, Births, Deaths, Marriages and Items of Interest for the Year 1909." October 7, 1909 Centennial celebration at the Presbyterian Church Oct. 3-5, inclusive. Mrs. William G. WILLIAMS died Monday in Oriskany Falls and was buried here on Wednesday. Other deaths mentioned: John GLOSSNER of Bennington Friday aged 69 years. Mrs. James F. CABLE, nee Harriet J. FILKINS, a native of Attica, Sept. 26th, at her home in St. Ignace, Mich., aged 85 years. Helen Jones of Perry Sunday at the County Home in Varysburg. Nina F. BIRTCH and Mathias J. CLASE of Darien Center were married in Buffalo, Wednesday, to Vivian C. VANDUSEE. Rev. C. L. PARKHURST has refused a call to the Baptist Church at Aberdeen, Wash. Geo. G. BEY of South Attica had a bad fall Monday while picking apples. Peter BOWER has bought out Frank HUMPHREY's interest in the HUMPHREY Bros. Meat market. Oliver CHRISTOPHERSON has bought Mrs. Elizabeth VOLCHEN's house on West Main Street. William BAILEY has sold his saloon on Exchange Street to Augustus SCHUM. October 14, 1909 Thos. W. TANNER, one of Attica's oldest residents, celebrated his 91st birthday Friday. Elia RADDER fractured her left arm at the elbow last Thursday evening by a fall down stairs. Master Gerald ROTH of Alexander has a broken leg; the accident happened Saturday. Howard Lovell WRIGHT, grandson of Mrs. H. W. PETTIBONE was married in Buffalo Monday to Alta GRUNER. Mrs. Harris N. WEBSTER, nee Williams born in Attica in 1847, died Friday at her home in Holley. Clifford LYON, 5-months-old, died Friday. Body of Mrs. Mary Colton CHASE, who died Tuesday in the old ladies home, Buffalo, will be buried here this afternoon. Eleven liquor tax certificates have been issued to Attica residents. W. S. BIGELOW and wife have moved to Buffalo. GLOR Bros. & WILLIS manufacturers have added a night force in order to keep up with their orders. First snow flurry of the season Tuesday. A runaway on Market Street Saturday created a little excitement. Five basketball teams have been organized at the High School. Andrew MEAD of Folsomdale died suddenly of heart disease Tuesday. He was a Civil War veteran, 75 years old. October 21, 1909 Mrs. Franklin H. MARLEY, nee Alice COGSWELL, died Friday after a short mysterious illness that baffled the skill of her physicians. She was 25 years old. William L. LEGGETT of Gainesville died Wednesday in Alexander aged 21 years, burial at Batavia. Mrs. Allen D. LINCOLN, born in Attica 70 years ago, died Saturday in Buffalo, interment at Corfu. Mrs. Mary KENNEDY, 82 years old of Linden, died Oct. 17. Mrs. William E. HAHN of East Alexander died Monday of tuberculosis, aged 31 years. Burglars visited John SENNOTT's saloon Tuesday night. Byron PECKHAM and Maude SHELLMAR of Arcade were married here Wednesday by Rev. C. L. PARKHURST. Births: A son Monday to Mr. and Mrs. C. Winfield GANTER of Sayre, Pa., A son on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene SMITH of Jackson Street. A daughter, Oct. 7th to Mr. and Mrs. John WRIGHT, nee Georgia WILSON of Cedar Rapids, Ia. October 28, 1909 Mortimer ORTNER, a well-known Darien farmer, was killed by the cars Saturday. He was 55 years old. The badly decomposed body of an unknown man was found Sunday in Sheldon. Julius KNAPP has sold his grocery store to SEAGERT Bros. Obituary: Roland B. WELKER, 3-months-old, died Saturday, burial at Varysburg. Albin PELTON of Bethany, 88 years old, brother-in-law of R. J. ROGERS, died Oct. 21st. Flora WARREN of Johnsonburg Saturday of tuberculosis. Mrs. J. B. BECK of Varysburg, 85 years old on Wednesday. Mrs. Jennette LINCOLN of West Avenue celebrates her 94th birthday. A severe electrical storm, with hail and rain last Thursday night. Holda HACKER is in a critical condition as the result of an operation for strangulated hernia. Arthur CHICK, 16 years old, is ill with tuberculosis of the hip. Mr. FRAZER, of Buffalo, will run a dancing school and skating rink this winter in Fraternity Hall. Marriages mentioned: Mrs. Cassie Louise WILSON to Henry F. SANGBUSH both of Attica Tuesday. Jennie M. LANGENSTEIN of Attica to Everett A. SNYDER of Alden, Wednesday. Magery Lee GARRETT of Alexander to Clayton D. NOBLES of Westfield, Pa., Wednesday. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Rochester, Monroe, NY Rochester Republican June 21, 1849 FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE CANAL As the line boat Perry was passing under the bridge, below the first lock east of the city, a woman named VANWORMER, from Poughkeepsie, was killed in the following manner: One of the hands as customary, called out "Bridge," when she left the stern of the boat, in order, it is supposed, to proceed to the bow, but found it necessary to be down about the centre of the deck. We are informed that she raised her head just as she approached the bridge, when the stringer came in contact with the side of her head, breaking the bone, and forcing it in upon her brain. She lived till the boat reached the city, when her husband (who was here to meet her) went on board just in time to see her breathe her last. She was about 45 years of age. A German named SANDMAN, an emigrant on his way to Illinois was also somewhat injured by coming in contact with the unfortunate lady at the time of the accident. We could not learn precisely the state of his situation, as he could not speak the English language. Coroner STONE held an inquest over the body of Mrs. VAN WORMER, and the jury returned a verdict of accidental death, in accordance with the above facts. It appears that the boat Perry is not higher than such boats are commonly built, and she had a freight of twenty-five tons, exclusive of her passengers and luggage. It is said that this bridge has settled, and is one of the lowest on the line of the canal. A man had his leg broke at the same place, some time since, by having it caught under the bridge. We recollect several years ago that a lady was killed at the next bridge above the one alluded to, under somewhat similar circumstances, on the boat Henry Vail: We think that these bridges will soon become a fit subject for the consideration of the Canal authorities. ** SAD ACCIDENT - A despatch from New York News, dated Binghamton, the 11th, says, at about twenty minutes before 8 o'clock on Saturday evening, a man by the name of SMITH, having a lady, and a girl about fourteen years of age, in a wagon with him, attempted to cross the track at Nauticoke Creek, ahead of the passenger train from New York. The engine came in collision with the horse, killing him instantly, and pitching the girl out of the wagon under the engine, killing her on the spot, upsetting the vehicle down an embankment, breaking the lady's leg in two places, and dislocating one of her shoulders. SMITH was somewhat bruised, and is wholly at fault, as he saw the train approaching before he attempted to cross the track. One of the passenger cars was thrown off, but fortunately no one was injured. The coroner's verdict attaches no blame to the railroad. ** HORRIBLE MURDER OF A YOUNG GIRL - The body of a girl of ill fame, named Elizabeth RING, aged about 18 or 19 years, was found by some persons brutally murdered near the slaughter house of Mr. JUDSON, not far from the Two Mile House on the Schenectady Turnpike. When found she was lying in a swamp, dead, her person stabbed in several places, one of which, in her side, probably caused her death. She had evidently ain(?) There some time, and her body was partially covered with leaves as if an attempt at concealment had been made. For a short time previous she had been living with a man named Edward SNOOKS, residing in the Bowery, who had turned his wife out of doors, and then retreated to the country. Suspicion we are informed rests upon SNOOKS. She was a young and rather pretty, tho' misguided girl, and we learn has respectable relatives in Kinderhook, Columbia county, who are probably not aware of her fate. The police should at least make an investigation of this affair, and endeavor to bring the guilty parties to justice. - [Alb. Knick.] ** DREADFUL ACCIDENT - A man named George HORN fell from the train of cars near Fairmount, Pa., on Tuesday, and nearly the whole train passed over his left leg and arm, cutting them completely off. He is not expected to recover. ** AN EX-SHERIFF THROWN OVERBOARD The long agony of the aspirants for the favor of Collector POND is over. The nominations for the deputyships have been made, and that too by a compromise that will please neither the friends or foes of the Collector. Ex-sheriff PARDEE, who constitutes one half of the whig force in the city, has been sacrificed for the first time, and a dozen working whigs, who were never before permitted to indulge in a hope of preferment, have shared the same fate, and family consideration have triumphed over both in the nomination of G. B. HANNAHS, a relative of the Collector. Jared COLEMAN, Esq., a very clever fellow, has received the nomination for the other city deputyship, and Phineas B. COOK has the appointment at the mouth of the river. Whigs of Rochester and Monroe ! Ye who fought so bravely in the campaign of ‘ 48, to sustain the tottering fortunes of the Buena Vista here - ye who rallied to close the breach made in your political ramparts by Senator FULLER - ye who stifled every emotion of honor and shame by plastering upon the stars and stripes the incongruous watchwords Taylor and Free Soil," - ye who have ever upheld the "Great Whig Party" while wallowing in the slough of ?ol?ical corruption - are ye satisfied with this reward for your toil? Don't all speak at once, gentlemen, lest the vaulted arch above should be rent by a deafening NO! ** "THE LITTLE BUSY BEE." - Col. GOODHUE of Wheatland, has a hive of bees fifteen years old, from which he had a new swarm a day or two since. This hive three swarms a year for the first successive four years, and has had one or two swarms a year from it since. The hive has remained in one place during the whole time, entirely undisturbed. If any body else can produce a parallel to this, we should like to record it. We believe this bee hive cannot be beaten. ** MARRIED In this city, on the 19th inst., by Rev. Mr. McLLVAIN, Isaac R. ELWOOD to Miss Elizabeth P. GOLD. In St. Luke's Church, on the 19th, by the Rev. Mr. COOPER, Mr. Wm. R. BENHAM, of Floid, Oneida co., to Miss Helen M. BINGHAM, of this city. In Warsaw, Hon. Samuel McWHORTER, of Belvidere, Ill., to Miss Susan PHELPS, of the former place. In Perry Centre, June 6th, Mr. Seth PETTIBONE and Miss Ann Elizabeth, only daughter of Gordon CADWELL, all of Perry Centre. In Waterloo, on the 10th inst., Mr. Luther PERKINS, of Port Byron, to Miss Catharine M. WHITE of Waterloo. At the same time, Mr. James BULL, to Miss Mary MILLER, all of Waterloo. In Arcadia, on the 6th inst., Mr. John VOSBURGH to Miss Mary M., daughter of Rev. Jonathan BENSON, both of Arcadia. In this city, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. S. LUCKY, Mr. Walter S. BUCK, of East Avon, to Miss Harriet, only daughter of Zebulon HEBARD, of this city. In Parma, on the 23d of May, by the Rev. A. KINGSLEY, Mr. Thomas WYNKOOP, of Lockport, to Miss Betsy B. KINGSLEY, of the former place. In this city, June 7th, by Rev. Chas. Haass(?), Philipp ALTPETER, of Milwaukee, to Carolina KLEIN, of Rochester. By the same, June 11th, Ladwig SOHNERKENBERGER to Kunigunde B. SIMON. In this city, June 13th, by Rev. J. H. McLIVAINE, Rev. Earl W. LARKIN, of Rock Island, Ill., to Martha E. McGREGOR, of this city. ** DIED In Springfield, Mass., on Monday, June 18th, of consumption, Norman P. PECK, son of ?verard PECK, of this city, aged 26 years. In Batavia, on the 4th instant, Delia (I or L), youngest daughter of Samuel C. and Delia HOL??N, aged seven years and six months. On Tuesday morning, the 19th inst., at the residence of her son-in-law, William BUELL Esq., in Gates, Monroe co., Mrs. Lois BUELL, in the 77th year of her age, Mrs. B. was the mother of fourteen children, five only of whom survive her. She retained the vigor of her mental faculties in uncommon freshness, to the ----of her long life, and fell asleep in the full hope — immortal blessedness, through Christ her Divine Savior. In this city yesterday at 1 o'clock p.m., Mrs. Catharine RIGNEY, relict of Edward RIGNEY of Greece. In Palmyra, on the 31st ult., Mrs. Mable, wife of L. O. GODDARD, aged 37 years. In Naples, Ontario county, on the 20th ult., John W. HINKLEY, aged 56 years. In Palmyra, on the 9th inst., Joseph Henry, son of Joseph and Julia W. CORNING, aged 2 years and 10 months. In Palmyra, on the 11th inst., George S., only son of George and Sophia BROWN, aged 3 years. In Castile, on the 29th of May 1st, Eliza D., consort of Gen. ? D. LANDON, aged 54 years. In Perry, on the 1st inst., William A. TAYLOR, aged 21 years. In Cuylerville, on the 25th, ult., Laura ANNIS, wife of Wm. R. ANNIS, aged 22 years. In Portage, on the 29th ult, Mary Ann, wife of Jonathan M. DAKE, aged 28 years. On the 16th, at his residence, No. 57 South Sophia st., Mr. Josiah SHELDON, aged 67 years. In this city, suddenly last evening, from congestion of the lungs, Miles GALLAHER. During the day he had been about his usual business, but for the last two weeks had complained greatly of shortness of breath - He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his sudden departure. In this city, on Sunday, the 17th instant, of liver complaint, Mr. William TURPIN, aged 55 years. ** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State November 12-1881 WHAT WE SEE, AND WHAT WE HEAR. The editor's turkey is being fatted. The Board of Supervisors will meet next Monday. There are five Tuesdays and five Wednesdays in this month. The merchants will now begin to advertise Christmas and Holiday Goods. Thursday, November 24th, Thanksgiving Day; see President's proclamation. Our Byron correspondent's favor of last week was received too late to be available. The loss by the failure of the cabbage crop on Long Island is estimated at $300,000. Mr. F. BLATTER has leased the E.B. MORGAN farm for a term of years; possession next spring. About President GARFIELD's grave are to be planted a weeping beach, a pyramidal oak, a buckeye, and a silver fir. Only 768 votes were polled in LeRoy, last Tuesday. In Batavia there were 1,515, three hundred short of a full vote. Chris. WARNER and John BANNISTER are preparing about a ton of ammunition for their annual squirrel hunt in Canada. The Oakfield stage will hereafter leave Batavia for the former place at 5:15 p.m., instead of 7 o'clock as heretofore. At a meeting of the Trustees of the Batavia Union School, Marcus L. Babcock was appointed clerk and A. HILLER, collector. A new stock company has been organized at Lockport for the manufacture of Venetian inside window shades and shutters. The courts of this state have decided that farmers have no right to use land between fence and highway for agricultural purposes. The "hoe brigade" are doing a fine piece of work in relieving Main street of the accumulation of mud. It was a much needed work. Rats gnawed their way through eight wooden cages containing canary birds, in a Lockport store, the other night, carrying off the birds. Diphtheria has made its appearance in Bergen. The little eight-year old daughter of Mr. W.P. MUNGER died on Monday last of this terrible disease. The Philadelphia 'Chronicle' suggests that those little stiff-rimmed hats the girls are going to wear this winter will make nice hanging baskets next summer. On Wednesday next A. HILLER, collector of Batavia Union School District No. 2, will commence to receive taxes at the Genesee County National Bank. A shipment of 8,000 heads of cabbage has been made to this country from Germany. Now let us send a ship load of coal to Newcastle and a cargo of tea to China. The cry of potato famine in this country has occasioned the importation of tons of potatoes from Ireland, and large quantities are being shipped from Canada to the States. Mr. C.J. MINER, who for the past two years has resided on the "BREWSTER farm," a mile west of this village, has leased the Dr. TOZIER farm, on the Alexander road, and has removed thereto. Mr. Herman SCHAFFER, who was for long the popular proprietor of the restaurant at the Central railroad depot, has purchased the fine BREWSTER farm of 121 acres about a mile west of the village. Price $85 per acres. Dr. SUTTERBY has purchased of the EVANS estate a strip of land on West Main street, between the iron bridge and the water works engine house, on which he is going to erect a horse infirmary, the foundation walls of which are now being built. "The corpse was elegantly clad by directions of his devoted wife, and his casket was made to conform as far as possible with the comforts he was wont to surround himself in the home he has left." In the way of an obituary this, from a Western paper, takes the palm. Last Saturday evening a large number of friends gathered to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore KELSEY, at their residence, two miles east of the village of Alexander. There were about eighty people present, Batavia, Attica, and neighboring towns being well represented, the presents were numerous and appropriate and a very pleasant evening was passed. The Governor has informed the president an directors of the Genesee Valley Canal Railroad Company and others concerned that certain portions of the lands in their possession are a public nuisance, and he orders that they be drained for the distance of twenty-nine miles, between Scottsville, in Monroe county, and Son Yea Creek, in the town of Groveland, Livingston county. The work must be performed before April 1, 1882. Mr. F.P. TERRY has leased the vacant store in the Opera House Block and will shortly remove his musical instruments, sewing machines, etc., to his new quarters. Mr. T. intends to keep an enlarged stock of music, books, etc. and, if we are correctly informed, he has purchased the stock of books, stationery, wall paper, etc., of M.J. MORSE, and will remove the same to his new store as soon as the same is fitted up and placed in order. Batavia is liberal in its support of educational interests. It already has an $80,000 public school building in successful operation. It has just taken steps to build a primary $6,000 building on the south side of the railroad tracks, where 400 children live, and by which action these children can be accommodated with a commodious house, without being obliged to cross a field of iron rails with its dangers. This seems to be a very commendable and liberal move. Peter BROADBROOKS, who recently purchased the Wm. H. BROWN property on Ellicott street, is making extensive alterations on his premises. He has removed his house to the north end of his lot, up to Exchange place, and is to have the rear end of the present blacksmith shop, 20x23, moved to the south-east corner of his lot, facing Ellicott street, which will be fitted up for a wagon shop, to be occupied by Albert SPAULDING. A barn now standing back of the German church will be added to the rear of the wagon shop for a storehouse. From the 'Le Roy Gazette' we learn that Rev. J.W. WEIBEL, of that village, when out riding with his wife last week, met with a serious accident while turning into the drive-way on his own grounds. It seems that by his careless driving, the carriage wheel struck the gate post, thereby frightening the horse which dashed wildly into the stable, entirely wrecking the vehicle and severely injuring both Mr. W. and wife. Our advice to the reverend gentleman is to be more careful in future how he "cuts a corner," or else dispense entirely with his front fence and gate posts, which has for years been done in all civilized communities. We see by the 'News' that Dr. POTTER is to remove to Buffalo, his wonderful talent not being appreciated in Batavia. Had he succeeded in mulcting us in $10,000 damages for which he sued to bolster up his waning finances, he might have kept the "wolf from the door" a few years longer and remained in Batavia, but by this change he may now find some newspaper man in Buffalo from whom he will be more successful in obtaining $10,000. We believe Dr. POTTTER's career in Mr. MORRIS, if the facts were brought to light, was not an over brilliant one, for he found it policy to get out of that town, just as he now finds that Batavia is not the place to appreciate his sordid and contemptible endeavor to obtain money from the editor of the 'Times' by suing him for $10,000. Exit Dr. POTTER with his treatise on rectum alimentation. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Chas. H. MONELL, holding the lucrative position of one of the Harbor Masters of the port of New York, has been spending a few days among friends in town. On Monday last Mr. W.H. BROWN left for New York, intending to take the steamer Algeria of the Cunard line for Liverpool on Wednesday. Mr. B. has gone to visit relatives in England whom he has not seen for many years. Mr. E.G. RICHMOND, who was called east by the critical illness of his brother, returned to Denver, Col., on Wednesday last. On Thursday, Mrs. RICHMOND and her daughter, Mrs. KENNEY, left for Atlantic City, New Jersey, to visit Mr. Alph RICHMOND who is in the last stage of consumption, his physicians considering his case entirely hopeless. Mr. C.A. THOMPSON, of Ridgely, Md., who has been visiting friends in Bethany for some time, returns to Maryland next week. Wm. DOWD, Esq., of New York, and his sons William and Joseph are expected in town this afternoon on their return from the west. They will undoubtedly make a short stay visiting relatives. ++ Great Slaughter on Main Street.--I shall commence this day slaughtering Ready-Made Clothing. Prices on all Clothing put down from 15 to 30 per cent. No Reserve. Come quick, while the stock is full and complete. Don't mistake the place, 58 Main street, corner of State. L. R. BAILEY. + "Reprehensible Conduct of Liverymen." Under the above caption we find the following entry very timely and sensible communication in the Le Roy 'Times,' on the inpropriety of converting the best livery hacks and carriages into hearses. The attention of liverymen everywhere is called to the subject: "The impropriety of converting the best hacks and carriages of our liverystables into hearses for the transportation of coffins containing the bodies of children who have died of contagious or infectious diseases is clear enough to any intelligent person. Yet it is often done. The family and near friends right from the house, with clothing filled with noxious germs of disease which may adhere to the cushions and drapery of the carriages, are unwittingly exposing the next occupants of the seats vacated by an hour before by themselves. Would these liverymen wish to usher their own wives and children into these same vehicles for a pleasure ride on a return from such a funeral? The golden rule is a good one for all of us. Let hearses always be used for the transportation of those who have died of scarlet fever, smallpox, diphtheria, or other dangerous disease, and so lessen the liability of spreading contagion. Private funerals and early burials are prudent and should be obligatory. "Prevention is better than cure." The remedy lies with the liverymen, who should refuse carriages for such purposes from purely benevolent considerations as well as economic ones, for who would hire a carriage with knowledge of such recent use? Medicus." ++ FATAL ACCIDENT. On Tuesday last a terrible accident occurred at the Lackawanna railroad excavation in Bethany, resulting in the death of one of the Italian laborers. It seems that in blasting the rock, a charge of powder had been placed in the hole and the fuse ignited by the Italian. He waited at a proper distance some time for the discharge, which failing to take place he approached the hold and was in the act of looking into it when the blast took place. The poor fellow's head and neck were horribly mutilated, and he was picked up in great agony. He was at once conveyed to his boarding place and Dr. CROFF, of Bethany, summoned, but little could be done for him so terribly was he injured. He lingered in great agony for some hours when death relieved him of his sufferings. Dr. TOZIER, the coroner, was summoned, who upon learning the particulars of the death, said it was purely accidental and therefore it was needless to hold an inquest. +++ OBITUARY. MOULTHROP. In Elba on the 2d inst., Mrs. Clarissa MOULTHROP, wife of Mr. M. Nelson MOULTHROP, aged 57 years. During the past summer it was seen that Mrs. MOULTHROP's general health was failing, and as the season advanced a chronic difficulty of her stomach and throat manifested greater virulence, until death terminated her sufferings. She was a daughter of the late Sherred PARKER, and was born at his old homestead in Elba, August 24th, 1824. November 12th, 1844, she united in marriage with Mr. MOULTHROP, and they spent several years in the west. Some 22 years ago they returned to Elba and settled on the farm where she passed the remainder of her days. Two sons survive her, Mr. S.P. MOULTHROP, who is principal of the 1st Division in the Western House of Refuge, Rochester, and Edwin MOULTHROP, of Stafford. Four brothers and sisters are living. Her religious life began at an early age, and has yielded the fruit of a genuine discipleship. A kind and faithful wife, an affectionate and careful mother, a sincere and earnest Christian, and an obliging and esteemed neighbor. Precious is the memory of the good. The bereaved husband, children, and relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

The Dansville Advertiser Dansville, Livingston Co., New York January 3, 1884 (pt. 2) Summary of Local Events for 1883 APRIL 1. � Spring morning. 2. � Death of Mrs. Luna J. CURTIS. 4. � Jubilee Singers at Presbyterian church. 5. � Death of John SHEPARD of Scottsburgh; Kate GREENWAY reception at John McCURDY�s. 6. � Death of Miss Abby BARNARD; Y. P. C. A. at J. M. EDWARDS�s. 9. � Death of young son of William H. and Mary WELCH; party at G. K. WARD�s; 20th wedding anniversary at A. O. BUNNELL�s; Mr. and Mrs. H. A. BARTON of Livonia in town; daughter at William KRAMER�s. 10. � Death of Mrs. William WELCH. 12. � H. T. HARRISON�s 77th birthday. 14. � D. D. McNAIR and wife went to New York. 15. � Revs. WARD and YOUNGMAN exchanged pulpits. 17. � Party at F. J. BRETTLE�s. 19. � Death of John VAN ALLEN. 30. � Death of Miss Eliza SHARP. MAY 1. � M. H. THOMAS cut wrist. 3. � Marriage in Ossian of Rev. George CRAIG and Mrs. Angelina BAILEY. 6. � Death of Mrs. Fannie F. KEITH. 6-7. � Rev. G. K. WARD�s decennial. 7. � Mrs. Mary F. WILLARD left for Brooklyn. 8. � Resignation of M. A. STEARNS as commander of Seth N. Hedges post. 10. � Miss Theckla HOFFMAN starts for Europe; GREGORIOUS-SATOR wedding. 12. � Daughter at Mrs. T. H. YOUNGMAN�s; George A. SWEET home from Florida. 13. � Rev. Mr. WARD and Rev. Mr. CONKLIN of Lakeville exchange pulpits. 14. � New steamer launched on Conesus lake; annual election of officers of Union Hose Co. 16. � Party at Georgie JOHNSON�s; Death of Mrs. Theodosia WILLIS. 17. � Donation for Rev. T. H. YOUNGMAN. 18. � Literary entertainment in Perry by Miss Edna WALDRON; Frank SCHUBMEHL hurt. 19. � Base ball between New York drummers and Danville bummers. 20. � Cliff ARTMAN lost half of finger in machinery. 21. � Death of Dr. John W. GRAY of Avon. 24. � Death of Miss Kate YOCHUM. 25. � Death of Mrs. Margaret DONNELLY. 26. � Party at Ida DIMMICK�s. 27. � Death of Hiram BALCOM. 28. � Frank KENNEY home from west. 29. � Death of Mrs. Sarah M. CARPENTER. 30. � Death of Mrs. Maggie MEHLENBACHER. JUNE 5. � Entertainment at Presbyterian chapel; death of Matthew KOHLER; opening of Lindenwood, Loon Lake. 6. � GALBRAITH-ROBERTS wedding. 8. � Entertainment at Dansville seminary at close of spring term. 12. � Sixth annual meeting of Livingston Mutual Fire Insurance Co. in Geneseo. 15. � Miss Alice BUNNELL, Miss Helen NOYES and Miss Clara WHITEMAN home from school. 17. � Boy at Thomas HUMPHREY�s. 21. � F. J. NELSON started for Springville; Miss Grace HEDGES home from Europe; Dr. And Mrs. ANDREWS at Niagra Falls. 24. � Entertainment at M. E. Church by Hand of Hope. 26. � Mrs. PICKSTOCK home from New York. 28. � M. A. STEARNS gone to Hemlock lake; Strawberry and ice cream festival at M. E. church.

Hi, Back in 1996 I wrote a newsletter article on The Year without a Summer. It's at http://home.eznet.net/~dminor/O&E9610.html It may come up on the Googler search as well. David Minor >Hi All, > > If you go to Google (<A >HREF="http://www.google.com/advanced_search">http://www.google.com/advanced_sear >ch</A>), and type in >"Year Without a Summer" in the "Exact Phrase" box, and then add "1816" in the >"All Words" box, you'll find TONS of great articles about that summer!! And >it was definitely NOT exclusive to NY.....if memory serves, it was later >attributed to a volcanic eruption somewhere in Indonesia or something!! >Makes for some VERY interesting reading though, and it's GREAT to read the >old newspaper articles on it, to see what people back then actually thought >of it!!! > >Happy Hunting! >Joan > > >==== NY-OLD-NEWS Mailing List ==== >County and State Coordinators needed. For more information see: >http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com/volunteer.html > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 David Minor Eagles Byte Historical Research Pittsford, New York 585 264-0423 dminor@eznet.net co-Webmaster for Canal Society of New York State page at http://www.canalsnys.org/ To be put on the mailing list for the weekly TimeMaster radio scripts (WXXI-FM 91.5), as well as news of updates to my homepage and a URL of the week, e-mail me at the address above. http://home.eznet.net/~dminor includes NYNY, a series of timelines covering New York City and State, from approximately 1,100,000,000 BC to 1991 AD. "I would undertake to supply your demands if your generosity is equal to them." -John Bartram, U. S. naturalist

The Dansville Advertiser Dansville, Livingston Co., New York State January 3, 1884 Summary of Local Events for 1883 JANUARY 1. � St. Mary�s church festival; Party at Mrs. F. J. Nelson�s; Mr.s D. Hanne gave a party. 2. � John W. Dick and Miss Jennie Clark married; Party at Mrs. G. B. Thomas�s. 3. � Miss Addie Whitaker returned home. 4. � Donation to Rev. Mr. McCutcheon. 5. � Surprise party at Arthur Lester�s. 6. � Danville folks went to Geneseo to hear Danenhower lecture. 7. � Italians at prayer meeting at M. E. church. 8. � Rev. G. K. Ward called to Rochester by severe illness of sister; Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Gilbert in town; Hon. C. S. Hall here on way to Albany; Punch and Judy club organized at J. J. Bailey�s. 9. � Seventh annual meeting of Livingston County Historical society at Mount Morris. 11. � Party at Mrs. A. LaBoyteaux; party of yung people at William G. Carney�s in Sparta. 12. � �Kettle-drum� at Judge Van Derlip�s. 15. � Mrs. T. E. Gallagher in town; George Hartman run over, leg broken. 18. � Mrs. Brodt fell, broke wrist. 19. � Mrs. A. C. Adams fell, broke arm. 20. � Dr. James Faulkner�s 93d birthday. 23. � Rev. F. DeW. Ward in town; John M. Yochum and Miss Carrie T. Miller married. 24. � George W. Lewis in town; Married, Charles M. Kinney and Miss Jennie M. Fifield. 25. � Miss May Stevens leaves for home in Sparta, Wis.; Willis Clark of Sparta, 93d birthday; married, A. W. Pease and Miss Lillie M. Kennedy. 28. � Boy at H. W. DeLong�s. 29. � Party at Miss Lizzie McCurdy�s. FEBRUARY 1. � Mons. Paul Bouyon gives dinner to a few male friends. 2. � Miss Alice Bunnell came home from Rochester on a short visit. 3. � George Lipp died. 5. � Pleasant party at Miss Hattie McCurdy�s; Mrs. George A. Sweet left town for Fairbanks, Fla. 6. � Party at Miss Lucy Johnson�s; Mrs. F. A. Willard returned from Brooklyn. 9. � Gathering of Odd Fellows at A. O. Bunnell�s. 13. � Surprise at Matie Youngman�s. 14. � 972 valentines sent through Dansville postoffice. 15. � Miss Sage�s dancing class reception; marriage of John M. McNair and Miss Matie Hampton. 18. � M. O. Austin home from the west. 22. � Lady Washington dinner at M. E. church; entertainment by Mrs. Clapp�s elocution class; marriage of Lieut. P. P. Powell and Miss Katherine W. Hicks. 23. � 20th wedding anniversary of Mr. And Mrs. L. V. Hall; dance at Grange hall. 24. � Party at Mrs. G. S. Wilson�s. 28. � Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Squires; party at Miss Maggie Stearns�; Death of Miss Emma J. Kennedy. MARCH 3. � Death of N. Shannon. 6. � Uncle Tom�s Cabin in Opera hall. 7. � Decennial meeting of Ladies� Foreign Missionary society. 9. � Young Protective at Frank Sandford�s; death of Peter Perine. 11. � Death of Mrs. Fannie E. Toles. 14. � Daughter at George Pickstock�s; wedding, Mr. Alonzo Whiteman of this place, Miss Mae Clarke of New York. 17. � Fire � Joseph Gunther�s barn. 19. � McGibeny family. 22. � Death of L. H. Puffer. 24. � Death of Margaret Toles. 27. � Dance in Opera hall. 28. � Postoffice closed out of respect to late Postmaster-General Timothy O. Howe. 30. � Pie social at Presbyterian church.

Hi All, If you go to Google (<A HREF="http://www.google.com/advanced_search">http://www.google.com/advanced_search</A>), and type in "Year Without a Summer" in the "Exact Phrase" box, and then add "1816" in the "All Words" box, you'll find TONS of great articles about that summer!! And it was definitely NOT exclusive to NY.....if memory serves, it was later attributed to a volcanic eruption somewhere in Indonesia or something!! Makes for some VERY interesting reading though, and it's GREAT to read the old newspaper articles on it, to see what people back then actually thought of it!!! Happy Hunting! Joan

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 24-1888 THE CHINESE QUESTION. The rejection of the new treaty by the Chinese Government is a relief to both the executive and legislative branches of the government of the United States, more especially, however, to the President, who is in the midst of an exciting and important campaign. The exclusion bill was passed upon mere heresay that the Chinese had rejected the treaty, and if that report had turned out to be untrue it would have put our government in a hole, but fortunately official news of the treaty's rejection has been received. In reference to this the Washington 'Post' of Saturday said: "All the Members of Congress about the Capitol to-day are talking of 'Cleveland's luck.' They all look upon the rejection of the treaty by China, considering all that has been done on the subject, as very fortunate for him. The bringing in and the passage of the anti-Chinese bill is spoken of as the most daring thing that any Administration was ever responsible for, and that it should finally turn out to be all right is regarded as the most astonishing luck. The California members are glad over the rejection of the treaty as they like the new bill much better." The new bill is now in the President's hands and it is expected, of course, that he will sign it. It is a very stringent measure, absolutely forbidding any further entrance of Chinese laborers to this country. If any of those who are now here return to China they must stay there, as they cannot legally come back to this country again. The Chinese question has been before the country for twenty years, and there has been considerable legislature on the subject. At first this country magnanimously threw its gates wide open and invited the Mongolians to come and abide with us, but when they arrived in droves and threatened the prosperity of our laborers three developed a feeling of strong opposition to them, and various measures restricting their immigration were proposed, some finding their way to our statute books, the most rigid and severe being the bill now under Presidential consideration. The greatest opposition to them is on our Western coast. "On this side of the continent," says the Buffalo 'Express,' referring to the subject, "We see so few Chinese, and those we do see confine themselves so exclusively to the one employment of washing clothes, that there is no very strong or active popular feeling as to whether they should go or come. But on the Pacific slope the case is much different. There they are numerous and have invaded all employment's. The white working people find them very difficult competitors; not because they are more competent, but because they are content to live in an uncivilized and bestial way, and therefore require but small wages. The feeling against them in the Pacific States is very strong, and though some employers like them and would like to have more of them come, the politicians of all parties have respect enough for the labor vote to be strenuously anti-Chinese, and that feeling undoubtedly controls the politics of those States." +++ Buffalo is having a trial with small-pox, thirteen new cases being reported on Saturday, including three cases of varioloid, one of the latter being that of a wife of Deputy City Comptroller ALBRO. Ten of the other cases were found in one house at No. 263 Lovejoy street. The building is a large three-story tenement, occupied by five Polish families, and the disease has been there three weeks, but owing to mercenary motives nothing has been said about the malady by the men, who wished to continue at their work,, which they have done without taking any precautions, and no doctor was called until Saturday. Fortunately the victims suffered light attacks and many of them are about recovered, others improving daily. +++ A local item in Saturday's 'News,' referring to the trip of a coaching party from Batavia to Mt. Morris, states that "horses will be changed every ten minutes." It wasn't written that way, but the astute compositor thought such a statement would be an improvement on the reporter's, that fresh teams would be attached to the coach every ten miles. The gentlemen enjoy fast riding, but they do not insist upon having their horses changed six times every hour. +++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

(unknown newspaper) (Buffalo area) New York State December 4-1891 ANGOLA. W.H. RACE, G.W. BECKWITH, George CLARK, W.J. TABER, A. WALKER, J.D. MEISTER, J. WATTLES, A.C. BEL_nds and Mr. WATTLES of Wattles, Dykstra & Co., were out from Buffalo this week. George HURD has returned from Buffalo. Miss Emma WILCOX is visiting relatives in the city. Prof. I.P. BISHOP of Buffalo lectures here the 11th on "Building of the Continent." Everett WILCOX has bought a village lot and will build at once. E.H. LADD is putting up his new house. Mrs. E.C. ROOT of Evans is dead; funeral tomorrow. Teachers' Assembly of this district meets at North Evans Dec. 11 and 12. BROCTON. Mr. A. BLOOD has returned from Cleveland, O. Hough & Mason will close their gallery at this place after Jan. 2. The Political Equality Club will meet this (Saturday) evening at the residence of S.J. CLARK. The Brocton Lodge A.O.U.W. will hold their annual election of officers next Thursday evening. Hiram BURTON celebrated his 92nd birthday on Nov. 22, nearly all his family being present. B.D. PHILLIPS has returned from his trip to Rochester. W.T. DEAN of Jamestown was in town Thursday and Friday. The Grape Growers and Shipping Co. will pay their Philadelphia loss from the rebate. E.P. HARRIS' windmill was badly broken in one of the late wind storms. MEDINA. George KENNAN has taken passage from San Francisco for New York City via steamship to the Isthmus of Panama, which will give him a much needed opportunity to rest. Mr. COLEMAN has sold his meat market to James HOWLETT, who will formally reopen today. Charles C. RANDOLPH of the New York 'Times,' formerly of Medina, has been given charge of the Washington correspondence of that paper. Landlord H.N. HOPKINS of the Hart House celebrated the 65th anniversary of his birthday with a dinner to 25 gentlemen. After dinner, speeches by the host, Hon. E.L. PITTS and others were entertaining features. In the evening of the same company met again, when Mr. HOPKINS was made the recipient of an elegant silver pitcher and a pair of beautiful Turkish rugs, the latter the gift of L.C. BIGNALL. ALBION. Cadet Louis CHAMBERS of St. John's School, Manlius, is spending a week with Rev. F.S. DUNHAM. Hon. Marcus PHILLIPS of Hulbertson was in town today on business. A unique entertainment was given in the Baptist Church Chapel last evening. It was a reception in the old Plymouth colonial style. The ladies and gentlemen took on some of the olden names and costumes. The supper was served in old-time style. Zekle WAGE took the money in at the door. A pantomime of Miles STANDISH was performed. The olden songs were sung, and the programmes were printed on brown paper with type and spelling in old style. Miss Gertrude MATHEWS, a High School student, has entered Lima Seminary. Next Tuesday the Debating Club will discuss this question: Resolved, that Gen. GRANT was outgeneraled by Gen. LEE. Walker HARRINGTON, affirmative, and Chester HARDING, negative. JAMESTOWN. Mrs. Lucy WHITE died at Evanstown, Ill., Thursday. The remains were brought to this city and interred in Lakeview Cemetery this afternoon, the funeral being held from the Presbyterian Church. Charles ANDERSON of Johnson street had his face filled with powder while hunting Wednesday. A fire of large dimensions was averted at the Sherman House shortly after 12 o'clock Thursday morning. A guest on the fourth floor heard wood burning an aroused the house. The fire was found in the tank room on the same floor and was quickly put out. The Chautauqua Lake Railway Company now runs shopping excursions from Chautauqua to this city every Thursday. Union Grange will elect officers at Odd Fellows' Hall, Monday. The Chautauqua Lake railway has received a new locomotive. It is named W.E. GRIGGS, in honor of the manager of the road. Blinn YATES has purchased the shirt factory of F.d. GRAHAM. He intends to manufacture suspenders, etc. ( _ ) Archie WATSON has moved to the JENKS farm to work. L.H. NORTHRUP has gone to New York for a few days. Revival meetings are in progress at the W.M. Church. An entertainment under the management of Miss HUDSON will be given in the near future. J.W. REMINGTON of Nashville is in town. Mrs. J.W. WILSON is slowly improving from her recent illness. E.S. LUCE and Spencer BULLOCK recently killed 17 rabbits in one day. Ladies' Aid Society furnish supper tonight at Mrs. WHITE's. +++ RECIPE. Editor Evening News: in reply to "Constant Reader's" request for a recipe for a plum pudding and pork cake, I send the following, which is excellent: English Plum Pudding.-Two pounds of raisins, 2 pounds currants, 1 pound suet (chopped), 1 pound flour, 1/4 pound citron (chopped), 1/4 pound candied lemon peel (chopped), 2 cups of sugar, 6 eggs, 1 nutmeg, a little salt, 1/2 cup molasses. Stir well, pack in two round bowls, tie two thicknesses of cloth over them and boil four hours. Pork Cake. - One pound salt pork (clear fat) chopped fine, 1 pint boiling water poured over the pork, 1 pound raisins, 1 pound currants, 2 cups of very brown sugar, 1 cup of molasses, 1 teaspoonful of cloves,, 1 of cinnamon, 1 of soda, 1/4 of citron. Stir very thick--about as thick as fruit cake. Mrs. W.J. EGBERT. Buffalo, Dec. 4, 1891. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Could the person who sent the Troy newspaper copies . . . e-mail me personally. (sorry, I lost your e-mail address). Colleen boose@redwing.net

Cindy, Thanks for the weather tidbits you posted to the Old News site. I always note weather mentioned in old diaries that I come across in various places. In the Erie Canal talk I gave last winter I mentioned the following (for 1826) - "Asa [Fitch} continues, "The boat lay for the night in a small basin the south side of the Mohawk, at the lower aqueduct, in the town of (I believe) Niskayuna. This day has been uncomfortably warm for woolen clothes." Funny he should mention this. The city of Utica, a ways further up the river, today has a remarkably near-complete set of weather records, dating back to this year of 1826. The various water supply facilities for the canal will get a good workout as the expedition crosses the state. Today's records show that the month of May 1826 was the warmest (average temperature 65.8 degrees) and fourth driest month on record. Maybe we'll beat that in 2002." Wonder if we did? Many of the records are summarized online at http://www.wktv.com/wktv1997/almanac97/uticaextremes.htm David Minor David Minor Eagles Byte Historical Research Pittsford, New York 585 264-0423 dminor@eznet.net co-Webmaster for Canal Society of New York State page at http://www.canalsnys.org/ To be put on the mailing list for the weekly TimeMaster radio scripts (WXXI-FM 91.5), as well as news of updates to my homepage and a URL of the week, e-mail me at the address above. http://home.eznet.net/~dminor includes NYNY, a series of timelines covering New York City and State, from approximately 1,100,000,000 BC to 1991 AD. "I would undertake to supply your demands if your generosity is equal to them." -John Bartram, U. S. naturalist

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County, NY, News May 24, 1888 #4 OBITUARY. Died at the home of her sister, Mrs. P. WARD, No. 47 West Avenue, Saturday May 19th, Mrs. Sadie WALSH, of Buffalo, aged 26 years. The funeral was held at St. Patrick's church Monday, Rev. Father JOHNSON officiating. The remains were interred in St. Joseph's cemetery followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. The deceased was well and favorably known in Owego, and leaves a loving husband and baby daughter, besides three bothers and two sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. WILLIE HAYES Died Tuesday, May 22, 1888, Willie, the eight-year old son of Mr. Michael HAYES. The illness began with measles, which was followed by tonsillitis, terminating in consumption. IN MEMORIAM. To the memory of Charles F. BROWNELL, killed by his engine being wrecked near Provencal LA, April 18, 1888. It is nothing more then fit that some pen should chronicle the death of this man who, in the dying agonies and untold sufferings from a scalded body, thought more of others than himself. How unselfishly and sacrificing he said to a brother employee amid his suffering: "I am glad it is me instead of you. You are married and I am not." How he thought of his duty to the railroad company in his last hours. "I hope the company is satisfied with me. I have always tried to do my duty towards them." How he told the weeping crowd of men around him "Not to cry, for I know I will die. I have prayed to God to forgive my sins, and I feel I have been forgiven." He was conscious up to a very few moments before he died, recognizing and speaking to friends that hurried to him, and almost his last words were of thanks to those that had tried to relieve his suffering. Thus died C. F. BROWNELL, in the prime of manhood, health and vigor, brought to an untimely death by the hand of the ! dastardly coward that wrecked his engine. It is useless to eulogize the death when a man's dying words write his own eulogy in words of gold; of a life and death of unselfishness to fellowmen and a confidence of meeting his Maker. And his death at his post of duty tells that "one of the noblest works of God" has gone to his reward. - A Friend. THE CORONER'S INQUEST. When Coroner J. M. BARRETT called the list of jurors Thursday afternoon at his office, Forman A. W. PARMALEE and Jurors Theo. CORTRIGHT, J. R. SWEET, E. D. WOOD, E. FREDENBURG and Amos LIVINGSTON answered to their names. Several Erie trainman were examined, and it was learned that a brakeman, who was sitting on the engine, hauling the second section of train 81 west and while passing an east-bound freight train near Hiawatha station, saw a man, about two rail lengths ahead of them looking at the other train. The man looked at the approaching train and throwing his hands upward and made a jump. The engineer and fireman neither saw the man. The brakeman spoke to the engineer, who said he would shut off and stop if he thought the man had been hit, but he thought the man had got off in time. When they arrived at this station, an examination of the pilot, engine, and tender trucks were made, but no traces indicating an accident were found and so no report was made to Super! intendent COFFIN. By this testimony, it appears that the man was walking on the track, where he had no right to be, and was evidently watching the train on the other track, entirely oblivious of the approaching train which was soon to cause his death. THE VERDICT. That Marvin B. PORTER came to his death near Hiawatha station, town of Owego, Tioga County, NY, on the evening of Sunday, May 13. 1888, by injuries caused by being struck by the locomotive on second section of train 81 on the N. Y. L. E. & W. R. R. ...A heavy frost Monday morning. ...Hiawatha opening Monday June 25. ...Mr. and Mrs. J. S. GROSS passed Sunday at Ketchumville. ...Prof. Oscar GRANGER, of Tioga Centre, was in town Saturday. ...John BILLINGS, Erie operator at Binghamton, was in town Saturday. ...Mrs. Julia TAYLOR, of this place, has taken up residence in Elmira. ...The interior of Lyon & Ripley's shoe store has been very neatly painted. ...A. W. PARMALEE returned Wednesday from a business trip in New York. ...Mr. J. WOODWARD is visiting among friends at Hornellsville, for two weeks. ...The W. C. T. U. have their rooms in the Hooker block very neatly furnished. ...Archie COLE, of Waverly, is making a good record in the left field for the Elmiras. ...Mr. and Mrs. J. H. MARTIN, of Tioga Centre, were guests Monday at the Central House. ...E. E. DEAN, Esq. Of Spencer, was in town Tuesday on legal business before the surrogate. Bill Grummons bgrummons@imt.net