Cindy, Thanks so much for posting this weather information of the past. Sure helps to know what our ancestors went through, at least weather and crop wise. They were a very determined people! Would be interested in reading more. Evelyn in Colorado ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 11-1899 MUSICAL DYNAMO TO GO. The noisy incandescent dynamo at the municipal lighting plant, which has long been known about the station as the humming bird, and which can be heard at a distance of a mile when the wind is right, is to be replaced by a modern machine, manufactured by the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Electric company, the concern which furnished the excellent street lighting dynamos used by the village. A month ago the Aldermen's Light and Lamp committee, assisted by City Electrician HART, was instructed to ascertain upon what terms the old incandescent dynamo, which was made by the Brush company, could be exchanged for a new one. Several manufacturers were communicated with and as a result Archie DRESSER, representing the Fort Wayne people; W.E. SKINNER, agent for the Westinghouse company, and Frank BROWN, a representative of the General Electric company, were in attendance at last night's meeting of the Aldermen, when all the members of the Board were present. The Light and Lamp committee retired to the committee room and conferred with the agents separately. The Fort Wayne people offered to furnish a new 1,000 volt dynamo, with all the latest improvements, and take the old dynamo in exchange for $600. The Westinghouse company made the same sort of a proposition, with $672 as the consideration, and the General Electric company's figures were $740. On motion of Ald. LEWIS the Fort Wayne proposition was accepted, Ald. MOYNIHAN voting in the negative. The original cost of the old dynamo was $750 and the regular price of the new one is $850. It was decided to lay a little over two-thirds of a mile of water mains this summer. Ald. MOYNIHAN, the chairman,, stated that Ald. FRIEDLEY had kindly furnished a conveyance and had taken the Fire and Water committee about the village, and as a result of the trip it had been decided to recommend that mains be laid as follows: School street, 350 feet; Pringle avenue, 460 feet; North street, 550; East avenue, 450 feet; Columbia avenue, 400 feet; South Swan street, 500 feet; Porter avenue, 600 feet; Morton avenue, 490 feet; to talk, 3,800 feet. On motion of Ald. MOYNIHAN,3,825 feet of 6-inch wooden mains were ordered purchased, with all hydrants, etc., and ordered laid as indicated. Half a mile of sewer pipe will be put under ground, too, before the summer is over. Ald. EVERINGHAM, chairman of the Sewer committee, stated that bids had been received for furnishing sewer pipe from four Batavia concerns. They were as follows: Russell & Palmer-Six-inch, $6.35; 8-inch, $9.85; 10-inch $14.30. G.B. Worthington, Son & Co.-Six-inch, $6.60; 8-inch, $9.97; 10-inch, $14.37. W.D. Smith-Six-inch, $6.60; 8-inch, $9.90; 10-inch, $14.30. R.B. Pease-Six-inch, $6.62; 8-inch, $9.93; 10-inch,, $14.33. All the bids were for carload lots and immediate delivery. Ald. EVERINGHAM explained that the prices for sewer pipe were steadily going up, and had advanced 5 per cent in three days. He said that two carloads, about 2,700 feet, would be needed, all 8-inch with the exception of 600 feet of 6-inch. On his motion, the contract was awarded to Russell & Palmer, the lowest bidders. A quantity of T's and elbows was also ordered. Ald. WILLIAMSON, chairman of the Sidewalk Committee, asked for further time in which to consider matters referred to his committee, with the exception of the gravel walk on the east side of Oak street from prospect avenue to the city limits, which he moved be ordered repaired where possible and relaid where necessary. The motion prevailed. Miss Emily BUXTON, a property owner on that side of the street, was present. She asked how much work it would be necessary to do. Ald. WILLIAMSON said that all that would be required would be to make the walk passable. She also wanted to know why the walk on the west side of the street was not ordered relaid. Ald. WILLIAMSON replied that it was because the committee thought that it would be too great a burden on some of the property owners there. On motion of Ald. WILLIAMSON a grade was ordered established for a gravel walk in front of the property owned by C.S. KIBBE and H.B. CONE on South street. Superintendent WAKEMAN of the Consolidated company asked for and was granted permission to lay 1,100 feet of gas mains on South Main street. He said that that probably would be the only main extension, aside from one on Porter avenue, which his company would make this season. The big ditch received attention again. Twenty residents presented a petition asking that it be covered in the vicinity of State street, "believing that in its present condition the waterway is a source of danger and a constant menace to the public health." On motion of Ald. MOYNIHAN, the matter was referred to the Sewer committee, to report at the next meeting. Thirty taxpayers and residents of Central avenue petitioned for a sewer on that thoroughfare. The matter was referred to the Sewer committee to report at the next meeting, on motion of Ald. MOYNIHAN. Pearl street people prayed the Board to order that thoroughfare sprinkled from its present western terminus to a line about 200 feet west of John COUPLAND's west line. The petition was granted, on motion of Ald. MOYNIHAN. Highland park people petitioned for a light on that street. The request was referred to the Light and Lamp committee, on motion of Ald. FRIEDLEY. More houses are going up. On motion of Ald. MOYNIHAN, building permits were granted as follows: Richard COOLEY, house on Ross street; John FORSYTH and James McKOWN, houses on Otis street; Thomas COPP, house on Fisher park; John GLADE, house on South Main street; A.C. SMITH, house on Porter avenue; Albert FINCH, barn on Porter avenue. A communication was received from Edward F. SHORT, Secretary of the Batavia Fire department, stating that the department Trustees had voted to withdraw the proposed new bylaws to govern the firemen, presented to the Board for approval a few months ago. No action was taken on the request. A request from the Richmond Hose company, that a new door and bay window be added to their quarters was referred to the Municipal Buildings committee with power to act, on motion of Ald. FRIEDLEY, on whose motion incandescent lights were ordered put up in the Police courtroom and the Police station. Ald. FRIEDLEY stated that water had got into the cellar under the Municipal Building and had caused _ . _ _ Municipal Buildings committed to report at the next meeting, on motion of Ald. LEWIS. On motion of Ald. EVERINGHAM, it was decided to allow Fireman John REED of the pumping station $5 a month for firing up the steam roller every morning. After auditing a batch of bills, including a $500 payroll, and borrowing $900, the Board adjourned. ++ END OF A CONTEST. The contest over the will of Mrs. Marietta ADAMS, late of Batavia, widow of Charles W. ADAMS, was withdrawn in Surrogate's court this morning, and the will will be admitted to probate. On April 10th, when the citation for the probate of the will was returnable, Henry and Daniel SPRAGUE, brothers of the deceased, and Flora SPRAGUE, assignee of the interests of the Alvin SPRAGUE, filed objections to the will. The grounds for the objections were undue influence and incompetency. The evidence of the witnesses to the will was taken and the case was adjourned at several times until this morning, when the contest was withdrawn. Arthur E. CLARK appeared for Henry and Daniel SPRAGUE and Louis B. LANE for Flora SPRAGUE. W.E. PRENTICE appeared for the executors, E.N. MOULTHROP and Fred BLOOD. ++ Our 18c mixed braid children's sailors are here. See them. They are winners. L.J. TOMPKINS. + Lobsters, shad, whitefish, trout, etc. Fresh arrival at the Jones market. + Having purchased the barber shop of A.G. NEGUS on Jackson street I would be pleased to see all of my old patrons and as many new ones as may wish to favor me with a call. Frank COONS. ++ DEATH OF JAMES GARRY. James GARRY, aged 27 years, son of Mr.and Mrs. James GARRY of West Bergen, living with his sister at No. 17 South Swan street, died at 10:45 o'clock this morning from heart failure after three weeks' illness from quinsy, followed by pneumonia. ++ CASE AGAINST JORDAN DROPPED. The examination of Richard JORDAN, charged with highway robbery, alleged to have been committed on April 1st on Hugh R. SANDERSON of Attica, was dropped in Justice DUNHAM's court this morning and JORDAN was discharged. SANDERSON left a short time ago for the West and his present whereabouts is unknown. This morning the People's witnesses were not present and William E. WEBSTER, JORDAN's attorney, objected to a further adjournment and moved for his client's discharge. The Justice granted the motion. ++ THROW OFF TWO-THIRDS. Secretary BROWN of the Genesee County Agricultural society has secured excursion rates on the Central and Erie railroads from all points between Rochester and Buffalo to Batavia while the Fair is in progress this year. The rate will be 1 1/2 fares for a round trip. No arrangements have been made yet with the Leigh Valley railroad people, but it is expected that they will make the same rate. The work of moving the old exhibition buildings at Agricultural park is at a stand-still, the contractor being temporarily employed elsewhere. Three of the buildings have been transferred to their new sites. ++ SIMON MALONEY HANGED. Simon MALONEY, a well-known Batavia laborer, committed suicide by hanging between 4 and 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the County House in Bethany, of which institution he had been an inmate for over a year. The man who made the discovery hastily summoned aid and the body was cut down. It was still warm, but life was extinct. The remains will be buried in the County House cemetery. Through an error it was announced in the annual report of the Superintendents of the Poor last year, as printed in the proceedings of the Board of Supervisors, that MALONEY died on August 5, 1898. Keeper PIXLEY of the County House was not aware of the mistake until his attention was called to it by a reporter for 'The News' on March 24th. He said at that time that MALONEY was as tough as a bear, as lively as ever and had enjoyed first rate health since entering the County House. ++ DEATH AT THE HARRIS HOME. Edna Louise HARRIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. HARRIS, of the Elba road, died at 5:30 o'clock this morning from diphtheria, aged six years. The interment took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon in Elba. The child was taken ill last Thursday. Seven other members of the household have suffered from the same disease, but all have practically recovered. ++ BIG PROFIT IN LAMBS. South Byron.--On February 9th C.H. COWARD and W.M. BROCKWAY bought in Buffalo a carload of 210 lambs. They cost $630.05. They were fed just three months and were sold in Buffalo on Tuesday. Does lamb feeding pay? They were sheared about a month ago. The wool and lambs that were sold, four having died, brought $1,124.02. Probably this is the best result on a car of lambs that has been reached this season. The Byron Grange will meet at the church parlors on Saturday. Strawberries are on the bill of fare. ++ DRAYTON SPRAGUE DEAD. Alexander.--Drayton SPRAGUE, an old resident of Alexander, died last evening, aged 78 years. Mr. SPRAGUE leaves a widow and one son, Carl D. SPRAGUE, and one sister, Miss Eunice SPRAGUE. Mr. SPRAGUE was born in Livingston county, but moved to Genesee county in 1848 and settled on the farm where he died. For a number of years he had been an invalid. A few years ago he turned the homestead over to his son Carl and he and his wife moved into the house with his sister. He had served as Supervisor of Alexander and held other town offices. He was an active member of the Presbyterian church during its existence in Alexander. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The interment will be at West Bethany. ++ 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." September 2, 1909 Eugene AUSTIN has been taken to the county jail at Warsaw, and later he will be removed to an institution. Marian WATKINS broke her hip Tuesday by a fall on Jefferson Street. W. F. EGGLESTON has sold his house on Prospect Street to the Baptist church society for a parsonage. Mrs. Myra STEDMAN has bought the COGSWELL house on Prospect Street. Tuesday, August S????K was caught under a mass of sand and rock at the gravel pit and his left leg broken in two places. Lois Elize WALDRIDGE died Tuesday of fatty degeneration of the heart. She weighed 400 pounds and was 39 years old. Donald, infant son of A. C. MERLE of South Attica died Friday. Charles DREES of Corfu and May Magdaline SCHALLER of Darien were married on Wednesday. Floral exhibition at the Methodist church last Thursday and Friday was a pronounced success. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. HILLS were given a surprise Wednesday in celebration of their silver wedding. Rev. Father Tracey of Buffalo has been appointed assistant rector of St. Vincent's. Water is getting low in the village reservoir. September 9, 1909 A terrible accident occurred here Friday. The dome on an Erie engine exploded injuring of several men, two, William ROBERTS and William J. CONROY, fatally. Burglars visited FLACH & TRAUSCHT's grocery store Wednesday, but failed to secure any great amount of plunder. WILLARD Bros., general store at Cowlesville was also burglarized that night. Two children, Magdaline and Helen SCHNABEL have the scarlet fever. Mortuary record: Ira OLDS, Civil War veteran, died last Thursday of cancer of the bowels, aged 71 years, and interment at Perry. Bernetta SWEET, 3-months-old, died Monday. Byrat MOULTON, Sr., of Alexander, died Saturday, aged 92 years. Mrs. Isabella WALGATE mother of Mrs. Wm. STRA??EARN of Vernal, died suddenly Monday in the Erie station at Buffalo. Fred W. KERN of Cowlesville, 9 years old died September 1st. Mrs. Mary CROWLEY of Batavia a former resident died Saturday, aged 71. Marriages mentioned: Fannie REDING and Merle WILCOX both of Johnsonburg Tuesday. Stella R. SILVERNAIL and Robert E. SAULSBURY both of Johnsonburg, Sept. 1st. Lelia LEWIS of Batavia to Charles CACNER of Alexander Sept. 1st. First frost of the season on Monday. Mr. Coy of Monterey lost the tips of two of his fingers Thursday. September 16, 1909. Leslie PETTIBONE 18-months-old was killed this afternoon by the Erie's motorcar. Helen Dunbar PRESCOTT died Saturday. She was 20 months old. Mrs. B. H. MCCLITHEN died in Boulder, Col. Last Thursday night, interment at Arcade. Moses MOON, uncle of Erie Station Agent MOON, died Sept. 6th in Pontiac, Mich. Frederick MCMAHNON had an operation Tuesday for hernia. Edward DOMINESSEY of Java Center was killed Monday by the caving in of a sand bank. Lillian A. BAKER of Bennington was married Wednesday to Edward MERLE of Youngstown, O. Albert AHRENS of Bennington was married the same day to Blanch DUSCHEN of Silver Springs. Leon VOSBURG 5-years-old received surgical treatment for adenoids and enlarged tonsils in Buffalo on Sunday. Albert TIMM closed up his meat market Saturday and has bone out of business. A new gas well is to be put down on Exchange Street. Tuesday was the third hottest day of the summer and broke all September records. Michael MYERS of Bennington is building a new house on W. Main Street. School ch????? Tuesday afternoon be????? Page torn - may be September 23, 1909 John BREWSTER of Bethany was fatally injured Wednesday, while at work in the vicinity of Middlebury. Eugene AUSTIN was taken from Warsaw jail to Gowanda State Hospital Tuesday. George F. WARDEN and Mrs. Maud NICHOLS both of Alexander were married in Buffalo, Sept. 16th. Matilda, born Friday in Buffalo, to Mr. and Mrs. D. S. WILDER, died 24 hours later. Charles BARBER of Java Center, died Saturday at the county home in Varysburg. Mrs. Stephen JUDD of Middlebury died Sept. 15th. Mrs. Sarah CHURCH MCNEAL, a former resident died in Washington, D. C. Sept. 6th. Joseph MOORE of Warsaw has bought the TOLLES building on Exchange Street. Messrs. Charles HUMPHREY and LaVerne BALLSMITH have bought the Theatorium at Perry. Mrs. J. C. GARDNER has bought the SIMONDS place on Genesee Street. Mrs. and Mrs. John J. MANION have a new boy born Sept. 21st. September 30, 1909 An incendiary fire destroyed the old brewery Friday. Mrs. Mary J. KING, a former resident died Saturday in Olean, interment Monday at Darien. John KLEIN, 80 years old of North Java died Monday. Harold BEY, son of Geo. G. BEY of South Attica died Friday night, age five months. Dr. W. C. KRAUSS will is filed for probate in Buffalo. It is worth $5,000 and upward, according to the petition. Masonic lodge has decided to have an entertainment course the coming winter. Adolph KERBER of Batavia lost part of his left thumb in RANGER's planning mill Tuesday. W. A. POWERS has a cataract removed from one of his eyes. A son was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Augustus BARNES. Mrs. J. G. DOTY has rented her house and will move to Boulder, Col. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

I was under the impression that Rootsweb was seeking people to transcribe "NY-Old-News." For some reason I may have one Tioga County News item published and the next one gets lost in cyber space. If Tioga County is not that much of interest to your readers, I will be more then happy to change the venue. Bill Grummons

Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer County, NY August 4, 1860 (cont. & end) DIED In North Greenbush, on the 3d, inst., Silva Washington, daughter of Henry and Mary HAM, aged 4 years, 5 months and 9 days. Funeral will take place on Sunday, August 5th, at 2 1/2 o'clock P.M. from the Methodist Church in Albia. The friends of the family are invited to attend. At Argyle, Washington county, August 2d, Martha, daughter of R.S. and Louise HAIGHT, aged 5 years. Funeral Sunday, at 8 o'clock P.M., from the residence of Wm. D. HAIGHT, No. 4 Fi(?)h street. Friends of the family are invited to attend. ITEM Those burglars in West Troy night before last, it has been ascertained, commenced their night work by visiting the establishment of John MCMORAN, coffin-maker, on Broad street, and by breaking out a pane of glass succeeded in removing the fastening from above the window, gaining an entrance and procuring the bit and brace with which they done the boring; and which style of business if they do not leave it off, Mr. MCMORAN may soon have the pleasure of finishing a coffin for them. Submitted by: Colleen Boose

Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer County, NY August 4, 1960 (cont) FIRE LAST EVENING Last evening, about 12 o'clock, a fire broke out in the carpenter shop of Lewis FELLOWS, situated in the alley between Madison and Monroe, and Fourth and Fifth streets, South Troy, which before it was subdued destroyed six wooden buildings, including three tenement houses. Water was almost impossible to obtain; and it was not until the "Abra Read" arrived and threw a stream through six hundred feet of hose on the fire, and furnished water to the hand engines, that the fire was extinguished. A very destructive conflagration would otherwise have occurred. From the carpenter shop, which, with its contents was wholly destroyed, the flames crossed the alley and burned everything on both sides up to Madison street, with the exception of a wooden house on the Northwest corner of the alley and Madison. A tenement house, owned by Wm. BUSWELL, and occupied by two poor families who barely escaped with their lives, and whose little household furniture was destroyed,--was damaged to the amount of about $350. Insured. Jesse J. AYERS owned two the burnt buildings, and loses about $1,000. Fully insured. Mr. FELLOWS' loss on stock, tools, &c., is $500. No insurance. Timothy RYAN, a carpenter, in the employ of Mr. F., lost a valuable cow, valued at $40, together with all his tools, which were in the shop at the time. Two other men in the employ of Mr. F., lost all their tools valued at $100 each. Three tenement houses, owned by Ami BREWSTER, (fully insured,) were destroyed, and the occupants saving little or nothing. Their names are Patrick MADDEN, Patrick RIGNEY and Darby KELLY. Isaac WATERMAN loses about $125; and John VAN DYCK about $60--no insurance in either case. LOCAL POLITICS An adjourned meeting of the friends of LINCOLN and HAMLIN of the Eighty Ward, was held at the office of JONES & Co., corner of First and Adams streets, on Friday evening, August 3d. A large number of names were added to the Club. The meeting adjourned to Monday evening, August 6th, for the election of officers. A full attendance is solicited. At a meeting of the Fifth Ward Wide Awake Club, held last Thursday evening, the following were appointed delegates to act with the delegates from the several Wards to compose the general organization: William H. CARY, Z.P. BIRDSALL, L.F. DUNNELL, E.W. SHELDON and John W. ROGERS. The Club now numbers about seventy, and will in a short time reach one hundred. The following gentlemen have been elected officers of the Belleverett Club: Directors--John S. PERRY, D.W. STODDARD, Harvey SMITH, William KEMP, William C. BADEAU, David DEFREEST, C.W. PEOBLE, George BABCOCK, Wm. LEMON, Russell INGRAM. Captain--Richard BLOSS. First Lieutenant--Hiram W. ALLENDORPH. Second Lieutenant--Lewis A. ROUSSEAU. Third Lieutenant--John T. MCCOUN, Jr. Orderly Sergeant--Chas. W. PEOBLE. Second Sergeant--William OLMSTEAD. Third Sergeant--D.J. CARY. Fourth Sergeant--L.T. PRUYN. First Corporal--William MARTIN. Second Corporal--Charles F. GREEN. Third Corporal--E.J. SPRONG. Fourth Corporal--William KEMP. At a meeting of the Republicans of the First Ward for organizing a Wide Awake Club, last evening, Mr. J.P. KANE was elected President, and J.H. QUACKENBUSH, Secretary, for the evening. The signatures of fifty-three members were obtained. A committee being appointed to nominate permanent officers, reported the following, who were unanimously elected: President--L.D. ASHLEY. First, Vice President--S.H. KENNEDY. Second Vice President--Charles S. FLACK. Secretary--John H. QUACKENBUSH. Treasurer--W.S. GREENWOOD. Executive Committee--C.G. STEVENS, J.P. KANE, S.F. GREGORY, Theodore WILBUR, Jacob BONN. Captain--W.E. KISSELBURGH. First Lieutenant--Thomas TILLEY. Orderly Sergeant--Jesse G. HUGHES. Second Sergeant--Peter J. VAN ZANDT. First Corporal--Chauncey GREAR. Second Corporal--George TAFF. Ensign--C. HILKE. Mr. L.D. ASHLEY then took the Chair. Messrs. STEVENS, KANE, and KISSELBURGH were appointed a committee to draft a Constitution. The Executive Committee will meet next Monday evening at the St. Charles Hotel. The meeting then adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening, August 7th, in the Wigwam, at 8 o'clock. At a meeting of the electors of the Sixth Ward favorable to the election of Lincoln and Hamlin, held at the Bush Inn on Friday evening, August 3d, Mr. William ILER was called to the Chair, and John DUNBAR was elected Secretary. A committee of seven, consisting of M.V. THOMPSON, Charles DAVIS, Angus CAMPBELL, James SIMMONS, Joseph BREWSTER, Samuel PRICE and Medore LAVINE, was appointed to nominate permanent officers. The following nominations were unanimously adopted: President--John F. WINSLOW. First Vice President--M.V. THOMPSON. Second Vice President--James THOMPSON. Secretary--John DUNBAR. Treasurer--Samuel W. FRENCH. Central Committee--William ILER, William L. W. GEOWEY, James YETTO, James F. SIMMONS and Thomas FOUNCE. Captain--Moses ALMONDS. First Lieutenant--Charles DAVIS. Second Lieutenant--John YETTO. Third Lieutenant--Henry WEATHERWAX. Ensign--Francis HOPE. First Sergeant--John ALMONDS. Third Sergeant--Samuel PRICE. Fourth Sergeant--William PRICE. First Corporal--William GREGG. Second Corporal--Celestine YETTO. Third Corporal--Joseph ILER. Fourth Corporal--Medore LAVINE. Submitted by: Colleen Boose

This is in reference to one of the old newsies which brought up discussion on some of the lists concerning early weather and the "year there was no summer" in 1816. Thought it might be of interest to the rest of you as well. There are several references for weather to be found in local history books of NY State. -Joseph Ellicott and Stories of the Holland Purchase by Clara L.T. Williams 1936 -Pioneer History of the Holland Purchase - by O. Turner 1850 -History of the Pioneer Settlement of Phelps & Gorham's Purchase, and Morris' Reserve also by O. Turner 1851, which can be read on line in its original form at the "Making of America" website through Cornell University. The link to the book is: http://cdl.library.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/moa/moa-cgi?notisid=ACM0485 Other books on the Holland Purchase will recite letters from Ellicott back to Holland describing how bad land sales were going. One of the major reasons was poor crops, bad weather and people getting extremely sick or dying. Here are some quick bits: From the Pioneer history of the Holland Purchase: In reference to the settlement of Orleans Co. " It will be seen few lots were sold there, previous to 1807, thought but little was done in the way of founding a village. Sickness alone would have prevented it in all the early years; and in later years - the projection of the Erie Canal, arrested the projects of Commercial depots along the lakes. "... ... "Mr. Caleb Powers, from whom we derive some local reminiscences of Pike, says, that in 1816 and '17 there was much suffering for food among the new settlers in all that region."... From Joseph Ellicott Stories of the Holland Purchase: ...."There was no doubt of the value of the soil along the lake shore, but there was a wide belt of dense dark forest and wet soil; its whole aspect repulsive and forbidding. This region was sickly in the early years and settlement was slow." Also in a news article submitted by S. PIERSON'S from his journal which he states he started in 1810: LEROY Gazette July 20, 1859 --Unseasonable Frosts -- Written for the Leroy Gazette by S. PIERSON, in his 81st year, July 4, 1859 ... I will now pass over many unseasonable frosts to 1816. This will long be remembered as the cold summer, in which we had frosts more or less severe through all the summer months. A large black spot on the sun was plainly visible to the naked eye, and sometimes when the air was hazy or smoky, it was not painful to my eyes to gaze at it for some minutes. The sun did not shine clear, but with a kind of glimmer as when an eclipse is coming on. This dark spot continued visible for many days to the naked eye. Its magnitude I cannot attempt to describe. To some it might appear as large as a good-sized Cook-stove. Others might think it resembled a balloon; -- others again might think it was the black tariff we heard so much about a few years ago. But whatever it was considered ominous of some great event or calamity, and many various were the predictions and prognostications of what retributive justice had in store for us; none of which ever came to pass as far as I know and believe.".. Some other highlights from his article: Notes a killing frost in July 17 & 18, 1810. -June 7, 1842, great frost. -June 11, 1842, hard frost and abundance of ice. -June 14 & 15, 1847, some frost, coldest ever known; corn and garden withered and blown to death. -June 1, 1848, some frost. Thermometer at 34; on the first day of Jan. last it stood at 63, it being 29 degrees colder on the first day of June, than it was on the first day of Jan. 1848. -Sunday, June 5, 1859, great frost and ice. -May 1834, from 12 to 16 snow squalls, sleighs out, ground frozen. -May 30, 1845, tremendous frost, ice 1/2 of an inch thick, killed corn, potatoes, garden and vegetables. He also discusses the great frost of 1834 where no fruit grew in the area that year. This is a large article but if the list is interested I will type it all up. -- Cindy Amrhein Town of Alabama Historian Genesee Co., NY ********************** Historian's Page - Alabama, NY http://www2.pcom.net/cinjod/historian/ Experience the town of Alabama in Genesee County, New York. History, tombstone inscriptions, census records, history of the Tonawanda Seneca Indians and the Iroquois. Enjoy a good murder mystery? Read about the murders of Polly Frisch. APHNYS (The Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/aphnys/ Genesee County, NY website. Includes History Department, (under "Historian") http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/ The Genesee Area Genealogy Society lists the names and addresses for all the Genesee & Wyoming County Historians http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygags/hist.htm

Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer County, NY August 4, 1860 (cont) DEATH OF MAJ. FAIRCHILD. Maj. Morton FAIRCHILD, a member of the New York Volunteers in the Mexican war, where he served with great distinction, died in New York yesterday. Maj. F. resided in Troy several years ago and was the second Orderly Sergeant the Troy Citizens' Corps had. He held the position several years, until he removed to New York, where, upon the breaking out of the Mexican war, he raised a company in the New York regiment, (Company I) commanded by Col. W.B. BURNETT, of which he was elected Captain. The company was over a hundred strong, of whom there are now only ten or twelve survivors. Captain FAIRCHILD was in every action, from the landing at Vera Cruz to the taking of the city of Mexico, and behaved with distinguished gallantry. He was wounded at Cherubusco, where his company, as did the whole regiment, sustained very severe losses. He was deemed by many worthy of the much coveted Jackson Medal, left by the hero of New Orleans for the bravest man from New York in the war succeeding his death. Since his return from Mexico he has been almost constantly unwell, from a disease contracted during the war. He was a brevetted a Major by the State Legislature, for his gallantry, with the other officers of his regiment. He was born in the city of New York, and was in his fifty-fifth year when he died. A few years since, Maj. F, with about eighty of the New York regiment, visited Troy, and was received with distinguished honors.--He had many friends here who will regret to learn of his death. His wife lies interred in one of our cemeteries, and it is possible his remains will be brought to Troy for burial. BRIEFS A child of Henry HAM, aged four years, residing at North Greenbush, died on Thursday evening, from the effects of burns accidentally received from its clothes taking fire. POCKET PICKED Yesterday afternoon, while Austin MATTERSON, Jr., an employee of the Boston Railroad, was standing in the depot at East Albany, conversing with an individual, his gold watch was abstracted from his pocket. As he had not been near any one, between the time of talking with the individual and the period he missed his "ticker", he is impressed with the idea that the individual nipped it. A short time after this, Mr. MATTERSON came across the person and insisted upon a search of his clothing. It was formally gone through with, but no watch found. Subsequently a search was made about the depot. On looking in a coal box, to which the person above referred to was seen to go, the watch was found snugly stowed away upon a projecting beam. By this time, the supposed thief had made his escape. Submitted by: Colleen Boose

Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY August 4, 1860 CORONER'S INQUEST--VERDICT OF THE JURY Yesterday, we published the facts in relation to the finding of a dead body in the fish pond on FORBES' Manor ground. Coroner ALLEN held the inquest. On examining the body, a number of ugly bruises were found upon his head, besides other marks of violence about the body. The jury came to the conclusion the man was not drowned, but was killed before being thrown into the water. Some were of the opinion that he had been foully dealt with, while others supposed that he had been walking on the Railroad track while intoxicated and had been struck by a locomotive and thrown over the fence into the pond, by the cow-catcher. A bottle of rum which was found on his person, seems to favor the last supposition. Some of the residents of Greenbush said he resembled a man known as "Sailor Jack," who belonged in Massachusetts, and who was last seen about the place on Monday night last. It was evident, however, from the appearance of the body that it had been in the water at least a fortnight, and therefore could not be that individual's remains. The Coroner's jury returned a verdict "that deceased came to his death by violence at the lands of some person or persons unknown." DISCHARGED It has been understood in certain circles for several days past, that Mr. E. Thompson GALE had surrendered himself to U.S. Commissioner HILTON, of Albany, to answer any charges that might be brought against him in consequence of any alleged complicity with the rescue of the fugitive NALLE. Mr. G. did so surrender himself on Tuesday last; and demanded an investigation at once. The commissioner refused to grant the request, when Mr. G. offered to waive the examination and give bail to appear and answer any indictment that might be found against him. This the Commissioner also refused absolutely; and set down the examination for Friday at 10 A.M., to the great inconvenience of Mr. G. Accordingly, Mr. G. and witnesses repaired to Albany yesterday, and the examination was proceeded with. On the part of Government, Marshall HOLMES, Charles H. CLEVELAND, and James MCKEON were called and testified. CLEVELAND was the only witness whose testimony tended to implicate Mr. G. in the least in the rescue; the other two witnesses for the Government simply affirming his presence in the crowd during some portions of the rescue. Mr. GALE presented Messrs. J.B. KELLOGG, E. DEFREEST, T. QUINN, G.T. BLAIR and other well-known citizens to testify in his behalf. Their evidence exhibited the fact that Mr. GALE's presence was perfectly legitimate, and that he personally sought to bring the alleged fugitive before Justice GOULD in conformity to the writ of habeus corpus. The evidence being so clear and satisfactory as to Mr. G's intentions, the assistant District Attorney, Mr. HOLBROOK, at once moved his discharge from arrest and Commissioner HILTON ordered his honorable acquittal. All who know the character of Mr. GALE are not surprised at the result, and while we know he desired to see the law executed on the occasion which as created all his trouble, we also know that the means for securing NALLE's freedom, all legal measures having failed, would have been promptly forthcoming from his own pocket, rather than that the man should have gone back to slavery. This, we hope, is the last of the series of prosecutions in respect to the rescue. So far, they have proven a farce, and it is likely they will do so to the end of the catalogue if they are continued. We have information, which we believe is based on reliable authority, that henceforth they are to cease. Our authority assures us that no more arrests will be made. All good citizens will be glad to learn that such is the fact, and if it should prove to be the case, no one will have more cause to rejoice at it than the Marshal himself. Submitted by: Colleen Boose

Thanks Linda. I din't know about James McLEAN being hung twice and all the specks on the gallows. Just for a point those wern't the only two either. ;-) -- Cindy Amrhein Town of Alabama Historian Genesee Co., NY ********************** Historian's Page - Alabama, NY http://www2.pcom.net/cinjod/historian/ Experience the town of Alabama in Genesee County, New York. History, tombstone inscriptions, census records, history of the Tonawanda Seneca Indians and the Iroquois. Enjoy a good murder mystery? Read about the murders of Polly Frisch. APHNYS (The Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/aphnys/ Genesee County, NY website. Includes History Department, (under "Historian") http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/ The Genesee Area Genealogy Society lists the names and addresses for all the Genesee & Wyoming County Historians http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygags/hist.htm

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State November 12-1880 BATAVIA'S FIRST PUBLIC EXECUTION. On Friday last, the fiftieth anniversary of the hanging of Elijah GRAY in this village for the murder of a man named DAVIS, the 'Daily News' briefly revived the story of the murder and the execution, stating it was the first public hanging in Batavia. DAVIS, the victim, was a hotel keeper in Le Roy, and had accused James GRAY, son of Elijah GRAY, of setting his buildings on fire. Other causes also existed, both GRAY and his son having threatened DAVIS' life. One day GRAY and his son entered DAVIS' bar-room and were ordered out. Not obeying the order at once, DAVIS with the assistance of bystanders attempted to forcibly eject them, and in the melee DAVIS was fatally stabbed with a knife which was seen in GRAY's hand. GRAY was arrested, tried and convicted, and paid the full penalty of the law. GRAY's execution was not, however, the first public hanging in Batavia. On August 28th, 1807, over seventy-three years ago, James McLEAN was hanged in this village for the murder of Wm. ORR. The murder, we are informed by an old resident, was committed in the town of Caledonia. Two men were killed by McLEAN, but he was tried only for the murder of ORR. He was arrested in Canandaigua, and brought to Batavia for trial. The gallows was erected at a point in the rear of where C.H. TURNER & Son's market now stands, and the stumps of the gallows posts, which, apparently, were made from a black ash tree cut in two parts, stood there, well preserved, for many years. At the execution a shocking scene occurred, McLEAN being hung twice. The first time the rope broke, and a bed cord was procured from the house of Chauncey KEYES, which was doubled, and the execution proceeded. The murder created the most intense excitement throughout this region, and the hanging was witnessed by a large crowd composed by people from great distances who assembled to see the murder of ORR avenged. It was the all-absorbing topic of conversation at that time, and the story of the crime and the punishment was told and retold hundreds of times during the succeeding score of years. ++ MORGANVILLE. Our village school this winter will be taught by Mr. GUIER of Corfu, assisted by Miss CAMPBELL of Bergen. Mr. Hiram RANDALL has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. WE hope to hear of his recovery. News is rather scarce in this locality, or we have been unable to hear of it; but now that election has passed we think there will be more to report in the future. Mr. Walter LATHROP of this town, and Miss Louisa DEADY of Rochester, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents in Rochester, Wednesday, October 27th. The happy couple have our hearty congratulations. We wish them all the happiness they can possibly wish themselves, and that their troubles may be few, or at least but little ones. PAVILION. New England supper to-night. Mr. Wm. DEAN has got up the frame work of his new house. George McWITHY has opened a writing school in our village. The Good Templars contemplate the purchase of an organ for the lodge. Miss Laura YOUNGS has returned to Stafford, where she will resume her duties as school teacher. A cross-walk has been laid across the road at Gilmore's. It is a very substantial walk and in wet weather will be very much appreciated. On the evening of the fourth Sunday in each month there will be held in the M.E. Church a young mens' temperance meeting. Let all attend them; they are interesting. Our school opened for the term on Monday last with an attendance of 55 pupils; it now numbers about 80. We are happy to state that Mr. S.D. SMITH has been retained as teacher. Miss Stella HENDERSON presides over the primary department. Both freight trains ran off the track last Monday, one at Pearl Creek and the other at this station. While making shifts the cars ran off a broken rail. Rans HUTCHINSON and Humphrey MUDDOCK happened to be on one of the cars and it is said that the agility they displayed in getting off was most astonishing. No particular damage was done to either train. Frank BURT declares his intention to fulfil the conditions of agreement which he recently made with SWIPES, concerning the result of the election: i.e., if HANCOCK was defeated he was to wear for one day a pair of bed ticking pants, the stripes of one leg running up and down and on the other running around. The agreement has occasioned no little merriment. Frank will give due notice when he is to wear them. A pleasant little affair occurred at the home of Mr. A.R. FAILING a few evenings since. At his invitation his Sabbath-school class, composed of ten or a dozen young ladies and gentlemen, met at his house, for a social hour, but to his surprise and much pleasure, on their arrival they presented him with an elegant writing desk. Words were inadequate to express his feelings, so he, of a necessity, said nothing, but his great big heart was full. Election day in this town was fraught with many amusing scenes and incidents, and much interest. The work at the polls was earnest and every voter that could be got there was secured. The challenging of voters of doubtful privilege formed an interesting feature of the day. The whole number of votes polled was 454, of which the Republican party received a majority of 101. This tallies exactly with the canvass made by Abram REESE. During the day the Democrats were very sanguine and evinced no little confidence in their own opinions as to how the election would result. But, alas! for human opinions. On arriving in the village on the following morning, 'Squire BRADLEY remarked that he came up to have a funeral. Charley BOND rejoined: "We were buried so deep yesterday that we won't need any ceremony whatever." Later in the day Henry TOMPKINS was seen on the streets with a lantern in quest of a Democrat. We heard an occasional, "it's bad ain't it?" etc. Give it up, boys! ++ BERGEN. Burt L. FISHER is comfortably sick with typhoid fever. J.H. BRENNAN moved into the new hotel last Monday. Miss Carrie ROGERS returned last Wednesday from her Western trip. J.R. McKENZIE finished a 20x24 horse barn for Levi LEWELLYN last week. Work on the foundation of S.E. SPENCER's new building was begun last Monday. The builder of George E. WHITAKER's barn is John BYRNE, not J.R. McKENZIE. Miss Sarah J. CAMPBELL, of this town, has been engaged as assistant teacher in the Morganville school. The Grangers will meet in their new hall for the first time next Saturday evening. A full attendance is desired. Mrs. Samuel RICHMOND and John W. WOODWORTH returned from their Western trip last Thursday evening. Dr. W.H. SYKES, of Plymouth, O., on his way to New York, stopped over Sunday to visit his wife's sister, Mrs. E.P. GREEN. Last week Pitman WILCOX bought the vacant Morey building for $100. He will fit up a part of it for a flour and feed store. ++ PEMBROKE. The lodge meets Friday evening this week. Do not forget the concert on Saturday evening. Ed. FRISBEE has moved into and now occupies the HASSETT house. Mr. Byron BUTLER of Alden is visiting his brother, W.S. BUTLER. A relative of Mr. STURDEVANT from Churchville is making him a visit. We hear that Ezra KERN has sold his house and lot to "Lou" JACOT. Mrs. A. REDMAN has gone to Millville, Orleans County, for a week's visit. Mr. Frank BROWN is to hold forth to the youthful in district No. 1 this winter. Mr. "Dell" BRONSON of Chicago, Ill., is visiting at his father's, James BRONSON. Miss Jennie MUNCLE has been engaged to teach the primary department of our village school. Mrs. ORR has brought her visit to Mr. DUNN's to a close and returned to her home in Michigan. They "fire" the potatoes in a "dizzy" rate at this station. Thirty car-loads have just been loaded in nine days. A singing class, conducted by Prof. HOPPER of Chautauqua County, was formed on Monday evening of this week. The Republicans of this place are very modest; but that was quite a "flame" on Friday evening, just the same. Mr. FANNING has concluded to try the grocery business in addition to the postoffice. He has already quite a stock on hand. Mr. Oscar KING has departed for the Michigan pine woods with the intention of making business lively there this winter. James RUSSELL has moved into Elder CUTLER's house to stay until he is able to build one in the shade of his own "vine and fig tree." The wind on Saturday evening was too much for the top of the Democratic pole, and it dropped--followed the leader, so to speak. BYRON. Mrs. WOODBINE is quite seriously ill. J.W. SEAVER is, we are sorry to say, afflicted with serious illness. Mrs. Marshall BEAN had the misfortune to slip and fall a few days since, breaking her limb just above the ankle. A.W. GRAVES has been extensively repairing his grist and saw mills, but the repairs are now completed and he is ready for business. Mr. Willard MUNGER of Bergen and Miss Ida N. CHAPELL of Byron,, were married at the residence of the bride's parents, on the 3d inst.,, by Rev. E. ALLEN. Mrs. Dr. LOUNSBURY of Sharon, Wis., formerly of Byron, recently made a flying trip here. Glad to see her looking so well, and to hear of the Dr.'s success. She says the 'Batavian' is a welcome visitor at their home. Miss Hettie CLARK of Batavia has sixty-five scholars in her department of our Union School. The other department would have been opened last Monday, but a teacher from Wyoming County, who had been engaged, disappointed them. A.M. WILLIAMS has removed his Neufchatel cheese manufactory from Brockport to this place, and has begun operations in John FISK's storehouse building. This is a new industry for this county, and it is said that Mr. W. cannot supply the demand for the article. Henry C. NORTON from the College at Oberlin, Ohio, Dr. GLEASON from Massachusetts where he is lecturing, and George W. GREEN, who is traveling salesman for the Dexter Spring Co., Hilton, Pa., all came home to vote. They have since returned to their respective labors. Our brass band are making excellent progress. They can play all the verses to Greenville, besides many other lively airs. They went out serenading Tuesday night in the north part of the town and received $17.50 from different ones where they played, beside cleaning out the country of doughnuts, cookies, etc. Miss Jennie BOYNTON returned on Thursday last from her summer's European tour.--Notwithstanding that she suffered from sea-sickness on both voyages, the return being especially rough and stormy, she enjoyed her trip greatly, and would willingly repeat were it not for the Ocean journey. Her many friends are pleased to welcome her return. ++ The fall term of the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at lima is drawing to a close, but three weeks intervening between this time and the vacation. The winter term commences Thursday, Dec. 9th. Speaking of the school the 'Lima Recorder' has the following regarding a well-known Batavia lady who has been engaged as Preceptress:--"During a portion of the present term the place of Miss BUTTON as Preceptress, made vacant by her resignation, has been filled by Mrs. A.E. RICE, and it is evident that the Board of Trustees have been very fortunate in securing her services. Mrs. RICE is a graduate of the Seminary, and was recently the Preceptress of the Batavia High School. She is a teacher of great experience, is enthusiastic and conscientious in her chosen work, and is daily proving a valuable member of the faculty. ++ MARRIED. LATHROP-DEADY. On Oct. 27th, 1880, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. C.M. NICKERSON, Walter E. LATHROP of Stafford, to Louisa, eldest daughter of William DEADY, Esq. of Rochester. FALLAN-SKELLEY. At St. Joseph's Church in Batavia, on the 9th inst., by Rev. J.C. McMANNUS, Edward FALLAN of Buffalo and Miss Anna C. SKELLEY of Stafford. FLAHERTY-BOYLE. At St. Joseph's Church, Batavia, on the 10th inst., by Rev. J.C. McMANNUS, Frank FLAHERTY and Ella BOYLE, both of this village. ++ DIED. WIGGINS. - In Batavia, N.Y., Nov. 26, 1880 Eliza H., widow of the late J.H. WIGGINS, formerly of Le Roy, aged 79 years. PAGE. - In Stafford, November 4th, William PAGE, aged 17 years. CLAPP. - In Batavia, on the 10th inst., Mrs. Harriet A. CLAPP, mother of Mrs. Octavia GRISWOLD, in the 84th year of her age. The funeral services will be held at her late residence on Summit street on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. HARDING. - In Bethany, Oct. 26th, Mrs. Dolly M. HARDING, aged 85 years. Mrs. HARDING was the daughter of Mr. John GILBERT, of Lynn, Conn. In 1824 she removed with her husband, Alfred HARDING, to this State and located at the center of Bethany, which has since been the family residence. Mrs. HARDING was the mother of twelve children; seven of whom still live. Besides the five who reside in Bethany, two are successful attorneys at law, one in Hume, N.Y., the other in Ill. Though very modest and retiring, by the force of a quiet but earnest life she made a deep impression upon all within the circle of her influence. For over fifty years she was connected with the Regular Baptist church, and, though not forwarding the expression of her religious convictions, deep religious sentiment appeared in her life and sometimes was expressed in forms most appropriate. When, in 1848, the family were afflicted with the small pox of which two of her daughters died, and after one of these was prepared for the grave by her mother's hands who alone was left to care for the sick and dying. In the absence of any other to utter a word of comfort to the stricken family, she repeated for their consolation the well-known hymn, "Why do we mourn departing friends Or shake at death's alarms, 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms." Ever ready to comfort others, she found herself remarkably sustained in affliction. A large circle of grand-children and great grand-children who are much indebted to their grandmother for what they are and what they enjoy, lament her loss and reverently cherish her memory. Her life illustrates the mother's influence who ever feels that her domestic cares are worthy of her attention. ++ LARGE SALES AND SMALL PROFITS. Our 99 Cent Store Will contain all the great bargains to be found in the great cities. We will save you from 50 to 75 cents on everything bought of us for 99 cents. Remember, all goods in this department warranted as represented. Come one, Come all the Crowd. E.L. & G.D. KENYON. 72 Main Street. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

THE OWEGO, RECORD Tioga County, NY, News May 24, 1888 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

Ryley- hope one day you will find a golden nugget in the dust from these old newsies! thanks for writing- glad you enjoy reading them all- : )Linda ps-are you looking for specific names/towns?? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael W.Meagher" <Writer1@tds.net> To: <NY-OLD-NEWS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [NY-Old-News] Genesee Co., Oct 1-1881 > Thank you for putting the old news on line. I have not hit "pay dirt" yet > but find it very interesting. Ryley Meagher (MI) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Linda/Don" <donlinda@mybizz.net> > To: <NY-OLD-NEWS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 9:17 AM > Subject: [NY-Old-News] Genesee Co., Oct 1-1881 > > > > Daily News > > Batavia, Genesee County, New York State > > Saturday Evening, October 1-1881 > > > > Price Two Cents. > > > > NEWS OF THE COUNTY. > > In Alexander hay is selling for $12 a ton in the stack. > > > > F.W. FOREMAN has bought the grocery stock of BOAK & Co., LeRoy, > recently > > assigned. > > > > The recent winds have blown a great deal of fruit from trees in > > Alexander orchards. > > > > A horse driven by James DAVIS, LeRoy, dropped dead in the harness at > > Byron Center a few days ago. > > > > For participating in a drunken row in LeRoy last Saturday, George CARR > > was penitentiaried for ninety days. > > > > The Lackawanna railroad employes have so increased trade at East > Bethany > > that another store has been established there. > > > > Rev. E.A. WHEAT, after a forty years' pastorate at the Methodist > > Protestant Church, Elba, has been returned for another year. > > > > James BOYD died at the County House last Sunday at an advanced age. > > > > The Byron town fair will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday, and as > > usual, it is expected it will be a success and well worth attending. > > > > A. JACKSON's store at East Pembroke was burglarized Monday evening. > > The safe was blown open with powder and $15 in bills taken, besides a few > > articles of merchandise. > > > > Rev. J.B. COUNTRYMAN, pastor of the M.E. Church, Bergen, will preach > his > > farewell sermon to-morrow, though it is probably he will be returned to > the > > charge by the Conference. > > > > It is stated that Richard SELDEN of LeRoy, is now directing a survey > for > > the Hoosic Tunnel road. > > ++ > > FASHIONS IN STOCKINGS AND SHOES. > > >From the N.Y. 'Sun.' > > "Embroiderers for shoes wanted," was the advertisement which led an > > enquirer up a long flight of stairs in a tall building, through the room > > that was filled with shoes to an office, where sat a benevolent-faced > > gentleman, who said: "Shoes are embroidered for ladies. We have orders > for > > a line of cloth-top shoes embroidered in chenille, and for low shoes > > embroidered at the instep. The embroidered stockings have become so > popular > > that now embroidery is wanted on the shoes too. We have an artist who > makes > > the patterns, and we expect to turn out some charming bits of art > embroidery > > in shoes for next summer's wear. We had an order recently for embroidered > > white slippers for a bride, to match a pair of white silk stockings with > > Chantilly lace let in from the instep, and another pair of white silk > > embroidered with floss silk, the design being pale-blue forget-me-nots and > > pink roses. Clock stockings are now superseded by embroidered stockings. > > We follow the fashion in stockings, and shoes and stockings will next year > > be sold to match. Open work is getting popular. Black silk stockings are > > made with a plan stripe, and there are open work stripe with white feet, > > which shoes[sic/shows?] through open work in the shoes. There are now > > twelve hundred new designs in silk stockings, and we have to make shoes to > > suit the most popular styles. We make the tops of cloth or leather to > > match the color of the stocking embroidery, so that at a glance, the lady > > seems to have on Newport slippers with embroidered stockings. It will add > > about $2 a pair to shoes to embroider them, but we can make them to cost > $50 > > a pair. Some of our up-town dames don't seem to mind what it costs to > > beautify their feet." > > ++ > > submitted by > > Linda C. Schmidt > > > > > > > > > > ==== 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 > > > > > > ==== 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 > >

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." August 5, 1909 H. B. FLACH and W. A. JOINER were re-elected school trustees on Wednesday. Attica Natural Gas Company's plant has been sold to S. T. HEASLEY of Bradford, Pa. Deaths mentioned: Marian, twenty-months old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Chas. GREEN, nee EMERSON of Harrison Valley, Pa. on Tuesday, funeral and burial here this morning. Frederick DAUBER of Orangeville, Saturday, aged 67 years. Mrs. Anna JENSON last Thursday while visiting near Linden, she was 85, interment at W. Bethany. Mrs. C. A. THOMPSON of Batavia, a native of Sheldon, at Silver Lake Saturday, aged 62. Mrs. Frank KERN of Cowlesville Saturday aged 41. Miss Allie J. OWEN of Niagara Falls July 28th, aged 55 years. Miss OWEN was a native of Bennington. Maplewood Hose Company is in Salamanca today. Births: The stork left a girl Tuesday at Carl BURR's A boy July 27th, at Bernerd J. WELKER's. A boy, Bernice George, July 31st at Albert RICE's August 12, 1909 Two farm barns were burned during the past week. Truman EASTMAN's burned with its contents Friday, loss $1000. Langford HALL's barn burned Monday, together with a threshing ?? worth $1000. (Some news was cut off) ?chie COWLES of buffalo Tuesday. Helen KRAUSS to Elon GLOR oat St. Catherine's, Can. Wednesday. A girl was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad GATGENS. Shirley SLATER, 8-months-old who mother died three weeks ago in El Paso, Tex., will live with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Walter SLATER. 225 took in the Red Men's excursion to Buffalo and Crystal Beach Friday. Miss Mary Ann MADDEN of Varysburg was taken to the Buffalo State hospital last week. It was 91 in the shade Saturday at 3 p.m. August 19, 1909. Rev. C. E. BASCOM, pastor emeritus, of the Baptist church was fatally injured Tuesday by falling into a well he was assisting to dig and died a few minutes later. Other deaths mentioned: Henry SIERK, Sr. of Bennington Friday aged 85 years. Miss Mary Ann MADDEN of Varysburg, Aug. 11, in the buffalo State hospital, aged 88 years. Martin J. BALLIETTE of Corfu, formerly of Attica, on Tuesday, aged 70 years. Casper EICHENBERGER of Darien Center, Saturday aged 39 years. Mrs. W. H. FARNHAM formerly of Alexander at the home of her daughter in Bliss last Thursday aged 74 years. Helen DONNELLY of North Java Thursday aged 14 years. Mrs. Helen ANDREWS of Depew, sister of Mrs. E. L. FRANCIS Thursday, last of typhoid fever. Frank, 13-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. HAHN of Alexander Sunday. Henry KLINE has sold his interest in the meat market of KLEIN & WARD to Mr. WARD. Mrs. Wm. COWLES injured an ankle badly at Jamestown last Thursday. August 26, 1909 Leon HEAD had his right hand so badly mangled Saturday that amputation was necessary. Mrs. J. R. EARLL, one of Attica's oldest native residents died Wednesday aged nearly 85 years. Frank DIETZMAN, aged 7, died Friday and August NAEDLER, Sr., died Wednesday, aged 75 years. It is estimated that 1,000 people attended the Grande picnic in STEVEN's grove last Thursday. Albert GERHARDT has moved from Buffalo to the Theo. TIMM house, which he recently purchased. George C. BROADBOOKS is building a large planning mill on Market Street. Allen BARROWS has sold his Main Street residence to W. F. EGGLESTON. Charles BALDUF had his right thumb broken Tuesday. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer County, NY August 3, 1860 (cont) MARRIED On the 2d, inst., by the Rev. G.C. BALDWIN, D.D., Mr. Charles E. BILLO and Miss Catherine JENKS, both of West Troy. FIRST WARD. The friends of Lincoln and Hamlin in the First Ward, in favor of forming a Wide Awake Club, are requested to meet Friday night, August 3d, at 8 o'clock, at the Wigwam, to elect officers and transact other business--A full attendance is requested. By order. SECOND WARD WIDE AWAKES. An adjourned meeting of the Second Ward Wide Awake Club will be held this (Friday) evening at 8' oclock. Let there be a full attendance. Geo. EVANS, President N.H. BENSON, Secretary TENTH WARD The Tenth Ward Wide Awakes will hold an adjourned meeting at their Wigwam, on Saturday evening, August 4th. A full attendance is requested. By order. WIDE AWAKE UNIFORMS Wide Awake Uniforms furnished at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms by R. BALLOU, Jr., Agent for the sale of Mantles, Caps and Torches, Twedle Hall, Albany, by whom all the Uniforms in Albany were furnished. Samples may be seen at Chas. BROWNELL's office, in Court House. NEWS SUMMARY John C. HEENAN, the Benecia Boy, is in Boston. A blind man from Wisconsin was one of the visitors on board the Great Eastern last week.--There is no evidence that the poor fellow was charmed with what he saw. A boy twelve years old was arrested in Albany yesterday, in a beastly state of intoxication! Another boy, aged fourteen, was found insensible from the effects of rum in a car on the Northern road. Another Great Eastern grievance has come to light. The excursionists were fed on maggotty ham, and the stewards,--not willing to impose too much upon their stomachs,--only gave to each one a piece the size of a silver dollar. John DAKE, while bathing in the East River at the foot of Eleventh street, New York, on Wednesday evening, was followed by a shark, but succeeded in escaping with the loss of a great toe. Sharks are decidedly uncomfortable visitors to metropolitan bathing grounds. The State Teachers' Association closed its session at Syracuse yesterday, after the choice of officers for the ensuing year, and a pleasant social gathering in the evening. E.A. SHELDON, of Oswego, was chosen President. The next annual meeting will be held at Watertown. Daniel WARNER has received a temporary appointment as Mail Agent for New York, in place of Samuel NORTH, who was removed some time since on account of his Douglasism. Postmaster SAYLES, of Somerset, has hoisted a DOUGLAS and JOHNSON flag over his Postoffice, with the motto--"Man is capable of self-government." It remains to be seen what the National Government will say to the apothegm. FATALITIES Gustavus CHENEY, of Boston, hung himself on Wednesday, foolishly thinking that was the best way to avenge his wife's infidelity. Mr. HARVEY, who drank brandy sweetened with corrosive sublimate, at Danbury, Ct., last week, died Monday morning. The second victim of one careless mistake. The dead body of a man about 50 years old with his clothing all on, was found in a pond back of Greenbush yesterday. There is a bad contused wound on the head, and the general appearance seems to indicate that the man was murdered. A man named Harmon LOOMIS was found hanging to a tree in the woods on the farm of Mr. Pearl LEWIS, in the town of Wyndham, Greene county, on Saturday night last. Mr. LOOMIS was last seen on Friday, July 12th, on which it is supposed the deed was accomplished, and that he had been hanging there ever since. The flesh had been eaten from one of his feet, probably by some animal, and the head was nearly severed from the body. He had taken two cravats and tying them together, hung himself so that his hands and knees touched the ground. Submitted by: Colleen Boose

Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer County, NY August 3, 1860 (cont) RESISTING AN OFFICER. Thursday afternoon, Justice STEWART, of West Troy, issued an attachment against the yawl-boat of the schooner 'Copia'. The attachment was put into the hands of officer BROWN, who immediately went to Albany and found the schooner lying at the pier at the foot of State street bridge. The officer on making known his business to the captain, was given to understand that he must not take the yawl; if he did, it would be at his peril. The officer paid no attention to this, but jumped into the boat and proceeded to untie it, whereupon the captain ordered the mate to "go down and throw the son of a -----overboard." The mate undertook to obey orders, but no sooner had he struck in the boat than he found the muzzle of a pistol in unpleasant range with his head and told that if he undertook the job for which he came, he would lose his thinking apparatus. The captain enraged at thus being foiled, sprang into the boat himself and pitched into the officer, who, being unwilling to spill human blood if it could be got along without, put up his pistol and called upon the bystanders for assistance, which was soon rendered, and the officer left the vessel with the yawl and had it towed to West Troy by the steamer 'Carter.' Upon arriving there, officer BROWN procured a warrant for the captain, G.P. BURROWS. The warrant was made returnable before Justice COLE, of Albany. BURROWS was arrested yesterday morning on the dock near the steam ferry in West Troy, and taken to Albany, where he soon manifested a desire to settle matters, which he did by paying costs and satisfying the officer--the whole amounting to $17. The origin of all this difficulty consisted in the fact that while the schooner was lying in the River at Albany, the captain hailed the steamer 'Carter' then passing down, and directed him on his return to take the schooner in tow to Troy. The captain, it seems, then took the cars for that place, and the mate; who probably knew nothing of his captain's directions to the 'Carter', employed the propeller 'Griffith' to take the schooner in tow. While that tug was doing so, the 'Carter' returned, and coming alongside informed the mate of the orders received from the captain and at the same time "hitched on." The consequence was that both steamers towed the schooner to Troy and both claimed pay. The 'Griffith received their demand; not so with the 'Carter'. Hence the attachment. Submitted by: Colleen Boose

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State March 31-1898 DEATH ATA WEST BETHANY. Mrs. Fred J. CLAPSADDLE died this morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John FORD of West Bethany, aged 26 years. She is survived by her husband, father, and mother and four sisters, Mrs. H. HEBELL, Jennie, Lillie and Marjorie FORD, and one brother, Bert, all of West Bethany. Mrs. CLAPSADDLE was married two years ago last February. She was taken ill with consumption about a year ago and went to California, for the benefit of her health, with her husband in November last. Not receiving any benefit from the climate she returned home 11 days ago. Mrs. CLAPSADDLE taught school for a number of years and made numerous friends, who will sincerely mourn her loss. The funeral will be held at the house on Sunday at 12:30 p.m., and at the M.E. church in Stafford at 2:30 o'clock,, the Rev. John H. YATES officiating. ++ FARMS SOLD AGAIN. The two CHADDOCK farms, the equities in which were sold at auction on Tuesday, were disposed of at foreclosure sales at W. Harris DAY's law office this morning by the Hon. H.F. TARBOX as Referee. The farm of 322 acres in Le Roy, Caledonia, and Wheatland was sold by virtue of a judgment issued in favor of the estate of the late Mrs. Mary E. RICHMOND of Batavia. It was bid in by the estate for $8,500. The amount of the mortgage, with interest and costs, was about $11,000. The other place was the ALPAUGH farm of 210 acres in the southwestern part of Batavia, and the sale was by virtue of a foreclosure judgment on a second mortgage, amounting to about $3,400, held by Jesse A. HAWKINS of Alexander. He bid it in for $1,000, subject to a first mortgage of $4,000 held by Van R. HAWKINS of Alexander. The net amount realized from the sale of the CHADDOCK real estate at BOWEN & WASHBURN's law office on Tuesday was $7,389, instead of $4,780, as stated yesterday. ++ JOHN WILL SELLS OUT. John WILL has disposed of his Crystal saloon business on Jackson street and the fixtures in the place to P.J. DONNELLY of Dansville, the deal being consummated yesterday afternoon. Mr. WILL retains the ownership of the real estate. Mr. DONNELLY, who was formerly landlord of the HYLAND House in Dansville, will assume charge of the business on Saturday. Mr. WILL will remove to the corner of North Street and Tracy avenue. He has made no business plans for the future. ++ WEDDED IN ALEXANDER. A very pretty home wedding took place last evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Newton A. CARROLL, when at 6:30 o'clock their only daughter, Jessie VIOLA, was united in marriage to Dr. Joseph Botton MILLER. The Rev. A.H. MASON performed the ceremony with a ring. Katherine CHAMBERLAIN acted as maid of honor and Elbridge RICHARDSON of Batavia as best man. The house was handsomely decorated with potted plants and cut flowers, the bridal party standing in front of a bank of green. The bride was prettily attired in her going away gown of brown cloth and carried Bride roses. Dr. and Mrs. MILLER left over the Erie at 7:31 o'clock for a short wedding trip East, and will be at home to their friends after May 1st. Both are popular and well-known people here, and their many friends extend congratulations and good wishes. Miss Elizabeth H. CARTER and Frank W. MORTIMER of Batavia were united in marriage at 8:30 o'clock last evening at the home of the groom's brother John S. MORTIMER, of Stafford, by the Rev. Mr. COUNTRYMAN. The ceremony was performed while the young couple stood under a wedding bell of evergreen and carnations. The bride wore blue silk and her bridesmaid, Mrs. John S. MORTIMER, also wore blue. Both carried carnations. The best man was Fred Thomas of Stafford. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was partaken of. Mr. and Mrs. MORTIMER then drove to Batavia, taking the Central 10:20 o'clock train from here for a short wedding trip. They will reside in Batavia. The bride was the recipient of a number of handsome presents. Among the guests were Mrs. William G. JOSLYN, Mr. and Mrs.Charles HIRSCH, Miss Kate CARY and Miss Ida FOLLETT of Batavia. Fred MILLER of North Pembroke and Miss Mary C. BUSMIRE of Oakfield were united in marriage in Akron yesterday by the Rev. E. JONES, formerly of North Pembroke. Immediately after the ceremony they left for a trip to Buffalo. On Wednesday of last week they acted as best man and bridesmaid at the marriage in Akron of John HARLOFF of Oakfield and Rosa MILLER of North Pembroke. The bride of a week ago and the bridegroom of yesterday are sister and brother. ++ TROUBLE IN POLICE COURT. The examination of Talmage L. GOODENOW, landlord of the National hotel, on charge of violating the Raines law in having his barroom blinds closed on Sunday, March 20th, was commenced before Police Justice WOODWARD this morning, District Attorney LeSEUR appearing for the People and William E. WEBSTER for GOODENOW. The proceedings were far from peaceful, the attorneys, the defendant, William E. DAWSON, the complainant in the matter, and Orlo R. CLARK, the owner of the hotel property, all taking a hand at times. The defense asserted that the case was nothing but an exhibition of personal spite on the part of DAWSON, whose house is near the hotel. DAWSON and GOODENOW finally became engaged in a battle of words and were ordered to keep still by the Court. DAWSON testified that he first noticed that the barroom blinds were closed about 6 a.m. on the date named. Shortly after 9 a.m. they were opened. Officer John G. WHITE of the Central railroad was the only other witness called this morning. His attention was called by DAWSON to the fact that the blinds were closed. ++ ATTENTION Batavia Wheelmen. are you using Burnette's Bicycle Chafing Salve... to prevent chafing and blistering and heal all wounds. If not get it at once of W.S. & J.J. PATTERSON. Sole Agents. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer County, NY August 3, 1860 RAILROAD ACCIDENT A colored man named James Fay WILSON, aged 19, was walking on the track of the Troy & Greenbush road yesterday afternoon, and was run over by one of the local trains and killed. He was deaf, and of course, did not hear the cars approach. The engineer made every effort to stop the train, but was unsuccessful. WILSON was killed at once. MAD DOG Wm H. VAN VLEECK, a country tin peddler, killed a mad dog on North Third street, yesterday, and threw the carcass in the gutter. The rabid animal was tearing along the sidewalk at an exceedingly dangerous rate. BRIEFS Last evening a boy named Thomas DOWNS, 10 years of age, fell in the new building of Chas. W. THOMPSON, on Washington street, and sustained severe injuries. Mr. S. SEGUE, of West Troy, the other morning left his watch and chain behind him at house; in a short time a person called, and said he had been sent by Mr. S. for it. The servant girl, however, had sense enough not to let him take it, and so Mr. SEGUE was saved from robbery. The fellow was a thief, and had not been sent. The committee of the Fire Department Trustees on the subject of erecting a monument to the late Joseph C. TAYLOR, have invited designs from the different marble-cutters and will award the plans on the 10th of August. MILITARY The following persons have been elected officers of the Zouaves: Captain--G.V. BOUTELLE, First Lieutenant--Charles H. HITCHCOCK, Second Lieutenant--Jas. E. CURRAN, First Sergeant--I.M. WICKWIRE, Second Sergeant--F.N. BATTERSHALL, Third Sergeant--C.S. SMITH, Fourth Sergeant--C.F. HARDICK, First Corporal--Jos. M. HERON, Second Corporal--P.J. QUEST, Third Corporal--F.A. MOORE, Fourth Corporal--G.W. WARR. A meeting will be held at St. Nicholas Hall this evening at 7 o'clock, when the company will be inspected by Major STURGESS of the 10th Brigade. It will be necessary for every member to present himself at this time; otherwise it will be impossible to secure an organization. The parade of the Regiment yesterday attracted quite a number of citizens to Camp Wool, where the drill was had. The companies did not turn out very strong, but nevertheless looked well, and will eventually, under Col. CARR's instructions, reach a standard in drill, credible to them and honorable to their commanding officer. BOLD BURGLARY A bold and successful burglary was perpetrated during Wednesday night, on the residence of Mr. Joseph LANSING, between Albany and West Troy. The house is situated on a road that leads Westward from nearly opposite Widow DAYTON's tavern, on the Albany road. The lock of the front door was opened by means of nippers. Once in, the thieves became privileged characters, as it were, and ransacked everything in the house. The inmates were fast asleep. Even the watch dog, that acted as sentinel to the grounds, was not disturbed. The thieves carried off all the silverware that was in the house, amounting to probably $300 worth; also, all the jewelry, silk dresses, laces, &c., belonging to the female members of the family. The burglars succeeded in making good their escape with the booty. BASE BALL Two more base ball clubs have just been formed in West Troy -- the Eureka, with the following officers: President--Rodney E. PIKE, Vice President--John SHERWOOD, Secretary--F.C. SEBRING, Treasurer--Wm. KIRKER And the Trojan, the officers of which are: President--Patrick MCCORMICK, Vice President--James GETHINS, Secretary--John FITZGERALD, Treasurer--Edward FITZGERALD, Directors--John GIBBONS, Hiram HUTCHINSON, (?). UP NORTH At a congregational meeting of the White Church in Salem, Washington county, on Monday last, at which Rev. Mr. DURYEA of Troy, preached a sermon, Rev. E.C. HOOKER was elected Pastor of the Church. Submitted by: Colleen Boose

Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer County, NY August 2, 1860 REGIMENTAL PARADE The Regiment under Col. CARR parade this afternoon, and drill on Camp Wool. All the companies will doubtless turn out with full ranks, with the exception of the German Rifles, the members of which have nearly all gone on excursion down the river today. The Regiment is to form at 3 P.M. and march to the drill ground, where the first seven numbers of the course of instruction for 1859, will be taken up and gone through with. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE HUDSON RIVER ROAD. The Hudson River train due here shortly before 3 o'clock this afternoon, ran over and killed a colored man just below the Nail Factory. He was walking on the track, and made no effort to get off. ARRESTED Isaac J. WOODS was this morning arrested for keeping a policy office on Ferry street, and gave bail to appear for trial at the next Sessions. The Detectives arrested him. The place of WOODS is described to us as one of the most notorious and vile in the city, and we hope it will be promptly broken up. BRITISH EMANCIPATION The colored citizens of this vicinity met at Hudson yesterday to celebrate the twenty-second anniversary of British West Indies Emancipation. Peter F. BALTIMORE, of this city, acted as President of the day, and made a brief address. An oration was delivered by W.J. WATKINS, the colored orator, and other exercises of interest took place. PERSONAL The excursion trains yesterday were made up by Conductor Robert MORRIS. Superintendent TUPPER "kept an eye" on everything. The admirable manner in which the immense affair went off, is sufficient proof of the through capacities of those gentlemen, and the general good management of the road. SAD AFFAIR -- New York, Aug 2. A shocking accident occurred in Brooklyn yesterday morning. A young lady named GRAHAM, residing in Luqueer street, was so shockingly burnt by her clothes taking fire from a match left carelessly on a stoop, on which she was observing the Great Eastern, that she died last night after horrible suffering. POLICE COURT--Before Justice PARMENTER. James HALEY, drunk; a hard working man--lectured and discharged. Peter A. GRANT, drunk; sent up for ten days. Ann MCMANUS, Andrew CURRAN and Ann VAUGHN, all old offenders, were up for drunkenness, and sent over for thirty days each. Rose MURPHY, drunk; had a sick child--sent to the Poorhouse for six months. Submitted by: Colleen Boose

Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer County, NY August 1, 1860 SERIOUS ACCIDENT A son of John FERRIS, of Waterviet, met with a sad accident yesterday. While handling some grain, he fell from a high scaffold upon the threshing floor and fractured his thigh. Drs. FREEMAN and MEAD were called, who set the broken bone and made the patient as comfortable as the nature of the case would admit. ADVERTISEMENTS Banking and Insurance Agency of George Parish OGDEN, Green's Building, Albany Street, Troy, NY. Loans negotiated on Bank, Railroad and Insurance Stocks, and on all established securities. Business pap(?) discounted or advanced upon. Fire, Life, Inland and Marine Insurances effected in first-class offices. Sterns' Fulton House, Opp. North end Union Railroad Depot, Troy, N.Y. This house is now open for the accommodation of the public, having been newly painted, papered and refurnished. Terms, $1.25 per day. ARREST OF HORSE THIEVES Henry SEWELL and Martin QUINN were arrested yesterday, and locked up in jail, on two separate charges of disorderly conduct and petit larceny. SEWALL was arrested by officer UPHAM, and QUINN by officer C.R. SQUIRES. In the afternoon, a canal boat Captain, named M.D. CRANDALL, came to the Detective Police office, and said that a horse worth $100 had been stolen from him that morning. The Detectives found the horse at Luther MCCOY's, to whom the above prisoners had sold it for $10. SEWALL, it appears, worked for CRANDALL, and brought the horse to the city, when he disposed of it as above. The prisoners were brought before Justice PARMENTER this morning, and examined on the charge of grand larceny. MCCOY testified that he bought the horse for $10, although he said it was worth a great deal more. The testimony was conclusive, and the prisoners, who are notoriously bad men, were committed to jail to await trial, in default of $1000 bail. SEWALL is celebrated for his fleetness on foot, and the officer taking him to jail took the precaution of putting ribbons on both of the parties. REPUBLICAN MEETING A large meeting of the French citizens of Troy, Albany, South Troy, West Troy, Cohoes and Lansingburgh, is to be held at the Republican Wigwam in the city, tomorrow (Thursday) evening. Addresses and speeches will be made in English and French. Among the speakers the following gentlemen have accepted: Dr. J.N. CADIEUX and James ROCH-LETTORE, of this city. Dr. CADIEUX will address the Americans, in English, and will make a review of the political events that have passed in Canada, in relation to the United States, since 1836, showing the great difference of true Democracy and the National Democracy of this country. Several other speakers from abroad will also address the meeting. All Americans who are in favor of Freedom and Lincoln, and especially the Wide Awakes, young or old, of the city, are invited. Let the Wigwam be crowded full in this demonstration of our friends the French citizens, who are in favor of free soil and free labor. Songs will be sung in French and English. The Albany Lafayette Guards have been invited and are expected to attend. Preparations are being made to make this one of the happiest meetings of Republican adopted citizens ever held in this section. Come! French citizens, awake! Remember, your brothers are not slow to rally to the flag of liberty in times of emergency! Come and let us hear you join us in one of your hearty shouts of "Vive La'Liberte." POLICE COURT--Before Justice PARMENTER. Charles MARTIN, drunk; resides in the country; discharged on promise to leave. Mary Ann CANALLY, habitual drunkenness; sent to jail for thirty days. James H. CLARK, assault and battery; settled on payment of costs. James DUNHAM, disorderly conduct; complainant failed to appear--prisoner discharged. James O'BRIEN, a good-looking and well-dressed boy of fourteen years, (the name given probably an alias,) was up for stealing fourteen dollars from Thos. O'BRIEN. The prisoner had been in jail several days, while the officer was trying to find his relatives. He told so many stories that the Court could not believe him; and he was sent to the Penitentiary at hard labor for three months. Thomas KELLY committed an assault and battery on Harriet SPOTTAN (or rather Mrs. Wm. LAWRENCE) and another; for which he was fined $15 or thirty days. Sent over. James GLASS was on trial on charge of assault and battery on Mary DAYTON. Submitted by: Colleen Boose