Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 10-1898 DEATH AT THE CONVENT IN LE ROY Sister Mary Veronica LYNCH died from consumption at St. Peter's convent in this village at 1 p.m. yesterday, aged 45 years. She had been in poor health since May last, but was not obliged to take her room until about three weeks ago. Miss LYNCH was born at New Lebanon, Mass., on December 18, 1852. In 1876 she went to Albion, entering the convent there in 1879. She remained in Albion until 1891, removing thence to Hornellsville, and in 1893 went to Corning, where she remained until 1895, when she came to Le Roy, and entered St. Peter's convent. She is survived by two brothers, Michael LYNCH of New Lebanon, Mass., and Patrick LYNCH of New York, and one sister, Mrs. John KELLY of New York. The funeral will be held from St. Peter's church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, the Rev. Father VANDEPOEL officiating, assisted by other priests. The burial will be at Batavia. ++ MRS. DWIGHT LYMAN OF SOUTH BYRON. Mrs. Dwight LYMAN died this morning at 9 o'clock, aged 82 years. Five years ago she had a shock of paralysis and had failed slowly since that time. Beside her husband, she is survived by three sons and five daughters: William of Clarendon, Leonard of East Pembroke, and Orville LYMAN of Byron; Mrs. S. WRIGHT of Bergen, Mrs. William COOLEY of Newark, Mrs. H. WRIGHT, Mrs. S.B. BUSHMAN and Miss Harriet LYMAN of Byron. The funeral services will be held at the house on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The interment will be at Byron Center. ++ DEATH AT COUNTY HOUSE. John GIBSON, an inmate of the County House who formerly resided in Le Roy, died at that institution on Saturday, aged 84 years. The remains were interred in the cemetery on the County farm. ++ BENHAM RUMOR DENIED. An interesting rumor is current concerning Howard C. BENHAM, who is in the State prison in Auburn awaiting the action of the Court of Appeals on the appeal from his conviction of murder in the first degree. The rumor is to the effect that BENHAM has embraced the Roman Catholic faith. William E.. WEBSTER, BENHAM's attorney, was asked today by a reporter for The News if that was the case. "Is he visited by any clergyman beside Father HINCKEY?" "Yes, the chaplain of the prison calls on him occasionally." "Anyone else?" "No, I believe not." A Batavian, who, perhaps, is in a position to know, makes the assertion that if BENHAM ever professes religion he will accept the Roman Catholic creed. In a letter written to a friend recently BENHAM says that he confidently expects that his innocence will ultimately be established, but if the Court of appeals decides against him he will meet his death like a man, proclaiming with his dying breath that he is not guilty of the awful crime of which he has been convicted. He fully realizes, he says, that if he is finally acquitted he will be regarded as a social outcast and will be without financial resources, but his principal reason for hoping for life is that when his son grows up to manhood he may prevent the lad making some of the foolish mistakes that he has made. Thus far 2,148 printed pages of the BENHAM case, for submission to the Court of Appeals, have been turned out at the printing office at CALKINS & LENT. The matter is set in small pica, double leaded. The minutes of the work of obtaining the jury make two volumes aggregating 1,584 pages. It is expected that the case will fill about 5,000 pages, or six volumes. Each volume is indexed, and the last volume will contain an index covering the whole case. Mr. CALKINS says that the work will be completed by about February 10th. ++ DELLINGER OPERA HOUSE, E.J. DELLINGER, Manager. One Night Only Friday, January 14, 1898. FITZ & WEBSTER in "A Breezy Time" A musical comedy surprise. Tunes up to date. Everything new, novel, and original. "The Dago Serenade" "The Tennis Quintette." "The Three-Legged Sailor." "Our Latest: A Grand Cake Walk." Prices-25c, 35c, 50c, and 75c. On sale at HAITZ & DELLINGER's. ++ Bainbridge Crepe Paper. In all the newest colors. Step in and let us show it to you. W.S. & J.J. PATTERSON. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

The Attica News Attica, Wyoming Co. NY ADSIT-BIDWELL Wedding This Morning at the Bride's Home on Ellicott Avenue. September 8, 1908. Miss Floy B. BIDWELL was married this morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charles H. BIDWELL of Nov. 49 Ellicott Avenue, to William H. ADSIT of Watkins. Dr. FANCHER performed the ceremony, which was witnessed only by members of the immediate families. Soon after the wedding, which took place at 9:30 o'clock, Mr. and Mrs. ADSIT departed for a trip to Washington and Philadelphia. Many friends will extend to the bride and groom best wishes and congratulations. April? 1909 - Nettie TIMM and William MENGS were married. GEAR-BOWEN May 5, 1909 A quiet home wedding took place on Wednesday, May 5th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George BOWEN of Alexander when their daughter, Susie May, was united in marriage to Sidney George GEAR of Batavia. Rev. A. W. MACDOUGALD officiated. Miss Hattie BOWEN and Mr. George BOWEN brother and sister of the bride were the attendants. The bride and her maid were gowned in white. Mr. and Mrs. GEAR left that evening for a short wedding trip after which they will be at home at No. 43 Central Ave., Batavia. BOWEN-PECKHAM Alexander Young Man Married at the Bride's Home in Utica. Alexander, June 30, 1909. George BOWEN, of Alexander and Miss Adah PECKHAM of Utica were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucian PEKHAM, at No. 528 Mary Street, Utica, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. BOWEN will come to Alexander the last of the week, rooms having been engaged in George SCHROTH's house, and they will go to housekeeping at once. The groom is employed in George ZWETCH's store and has many warm friends in Alexander, whose good wishes are extended to him and his bride. WHITNEY-BRAINARD July? 1909. The marriage of Miss Kate M. BRAINARD, who for the past four years has been making her home with her brother, J. L. BRAINARD of LeRoy, to Frank R. WHITNEY of this village, was solemnized last Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage in LeRoy. Rev. Mark KELLEY officiating. They were unattended. The bride wore a pretty gown of light blue silk and a white hat. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. WHITNEY took a short wedding trip. They will reside in Attica and are stopping for the present with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. WHITNEY of Pearl Street. NOBLES-GARRETT. October 27, 1909. A pretty w3edding was solemnized at high noon on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George GARRETT of Alexander, when their daughter, Margery Lee, became the wife of Mr. Clayton Darius NOBLES of Westfield, Pa. The Rev. J. R. ADAMS of Batavia officiated. The bride wore a becoming gown of corn colored silk with gilt trimmings. Miss Maizie GARRETT was her sister's bridesmaid wearing a pretty dress of light blue trimmed in white. Mr. John HICKOX was best man. The ceremony was immediately followed by a dinner after which the happy couple left for Westfield, Pa., for a two weeks' visit with the groom's parents. Upon their return they will be at home at Elba. Mr. and Mrs. NOBLES have a host of friends whose best wishes go with them. Mabel ZWETSCH was married Dec. 2nd, 1909. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee Co., NY March 19-1875, part 2 of 2 W.W. HOUSEMAN has been induced to again take charge of the Batavia Union Cheese Factory. The cheese heretofore made by him has always stood A No. 1 in the market, and the patrons of the factory are lucky in again securing his services and experience. + THE FLOOD.--Batavia was visited with a heavy flood on Tuesday last. An extensive ice-gorge, reaching from the iron Bridge to TURNER's slaughter-house on the Tonawanda, obstructed the passage of the swollen waters and caused them to overflow Main St., from Mrs. BRYAN's seminary to Oak Orchard road, Walnut St. for several rods south of the bridge and Water St., from the bridge to Pearl St. There were considerable floods in other parts of the village, but these were the points worst effected. On Main and Water streets the water was several feet deep in many places. Yards and cellars were flooded, and in several cases the first floors of the dwelling homes were submerged. A ferry was established on Main St., to enable the water imprisoned dwellers on the south side to communicate with their more fortunate neighbors. Hundreds and hundreds of our citizens visited the bridge and vicinity to see the ice-gorge; and it was really worth seeing. Notwithstanding this was one of the most extensive floods that ever visited Batavia, the damage done was but little. The waters subsided on Tuesday night. ++ WE CAN'T TELL.--A querious sort of a person propounds the following conundrums, which we give up in advance. Editor Batavian: I would ask you if any one can tell why many of our young men who cannot pay small bills, can always find money to buy liquor, and to treat, when dropping in among friends? Can anyone tell why young men who always dodge their washwoman, and are always behind with their board bills, can play billiards night and day, and are always ready for a game of cards? Can anyone tell how many men support their families who have no income, and do no work, while others who are industrious and constantly employed, have to practice the greatest economy to meet honest expenses? Can any one tell why four-fifths of the young women prefer a brainless fop under a plug hat with tight pants and a short-tailed coat , to a man with some brains and energy? Now as the young ladies have it in their power to better the state and society of young men and bring about a great reformation, why do they not do it? + We learn that E.S. DODGE, village trustee elect, has declined to serve, and the Board has appointed R.A. MAXWELL to serve in his stead. + Coming to Pavilion.--The Warsaw 'Democrat' says Dr. ALLEN, of that place, proposes to move his Livery and veterinary business to Pavilion. + The 'Albion American' learn that Mr. Virgel BOGUE, of Elba, has purchased a number of acres of land near Albion for the purpose of establishing there a branch of the BOGUE nurseries. + Anti-Masonry.--L. BARLOW, D.D. of Syracuse, general agent of the Anti-Secret Association, is to lecture in Concert Hall in this village, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 22d, 23d and 24th insts. Every body is invited. Admission free. + The PATTERSON Musical entertainment on Tuesday evening and Mrs. Anna Eliza YOUNG's lecture on Wednesday evening, were very slimly attended--the weather being very inclement on both evenings. We had not the pleasure of hearing Mr. PATTERSON, but we hear him highly commended by those who were present. Mrs. YOUNG's lecture was exceedingly interesting, and we design noticing it more fully next week. + NEIGHBORING COUNTIES. Henry STUBY died in Attica of small pox on Saturday last. Rochester's City Hall will seat from 2,200 to 2,500 persons. Wm. B. RICE has just been appointed Postmaster at Niagara Falls. Mr. Daniel T. HUNT has been appointed postmaster of Rochester. Mr. Hugh HARDING has been town clerk of Mt. Morris for 25 years. Mr. John CLARK, formerly of Portage, died at the Utica Insane Asylum on the 15th. Mr. C.A. CARPENTER, of Starkey, Yates Co., has succeeded in raising lemons this winter. Rev. John O'DONOGHUE, a catholic priest of Buffalo, died on the 8th instant of heart disease. "Mother Stewart," the leader of the Ohio Temperance crusaders is to speak in Lockport on the 23d inst. The temperance ladies of Brockport have brought suit against seventy-two liquor sellers of that place. A Buffalo manufacturer turns out 20,000 sticks of gum annually, besides patent medicines ad nauseum. The 'Republic' says that two hundred barrels of beans per day were shipped from Brockport last week. At Fredonia the Poormaster has "posted" all the drinkers whose families are calling on him for assistance. It is said that Niagara Falls was visited by more people last month than during any February within the past twenty years. A new insane Asylum is to be erected at Geneseo the coming season, with accommodations for two hundred and twenty persons. Avon is to have a newspaper called 'The Avonian.' It will be lucky if it does not soon have to change its name to 'Done-onian.' Mrs. S.W. TENNY committed suicide in Dansville last Friday, by taking carbolic acid. She was insane, and had long been an invalid. MR. C.C. BOWSFIELD, formerly of the Attica 'Standard' and more recently of the Aurora 'Advertiser,' is now associate editor of the Gowanda 'Gazette.' A fire at Canandaigua a few nights since destroyed a block of stores. The cause is supposed to have been spontaneous combustion among a quantity of oiled rags. E.S. BARNARD, editor of the Cuba 'True Patriot' died in that village on the 28th ult. of heart disease. BARNARD was formerly a resident of Genesee Co., we believe. The Canandaigua 'Messenger' propounds this serious conumdrum: "Does the Lord love a man who spends at a church festival the money he owes to his washerwoman?" We learn from the Perry 'Star' that R.W. BRIGHAM of that town raised last season on thirteen acres, seventy-two and one-half bushels of clover seed, of the large kind. Big raise, that! Mr. N. JUDD, a poor mechanic, of Wellsville, Allegany Co., has just been bequeathed $10,000 by a gentleman of Cohoes who "brought him up," and did not forget to remember him in his will. Frank KELLOGG, a 30 year old man, attempted to "shuffle off his mortal coil" at Nunda station by drawing a razor across his throat a few days since.--Whether the wound will prove fatal is now the question. A new silver mining company has been organized in Buffalo, under the name of "The Buffalo and Erie Company," for the purpose of working a lately opened mine called the "Erie," in Bingham canon, or the West Mountain mining district of Utah. Epitaph on a tombstone in Chautauqua county: Neuraligia worked on Mrs. Jones, 'Til 'neath the sod it laid her; She was a worthy Methodist, And served as a crusader. Her obsequies were held at two, With plenty of good carriages; Death is the common lot of all, And comes as oft as marriages. Another suit under the civil damage law was decided at Geneseo lately. Isabella MEAD brought suit against Isaac J. STRATTON, et al., on the ground that he had sold her deceased husband intoxicating liquors under such circumstances that injury had been worked her. The trial resulted in a verdict of $1,000 for Mrs. MEAD. ++ A GENEROUS OFFER. We see that Messrs. HOPKINS & REYNOLDS, publishers of the 'American Rural Home,' Rochester, N.Y., offer their beautiful paper from April 1st to next January--nine full months, including thirty-nine weekly issues--for only one dollar. This is lower than even their club prices, and can scarcely cover cost of the fine white paper alone. We suppose the offer is made to meet the exigencies of these unusually hard times, and we are sure it is extremely liberal. There is no more valuable Farm and Family journal than the 'Rural Home,' as there is none other so handsome. It is edited by men who know what the practical wants of the farmer are, and who have likewise a happy knack at catering for the farmer's family in a literary way. Having paid for your local paper, you cannot do better than send Messrs. H.&R. a dollar for their model sheet. + conclusion of issue submitted by Linda Schmidt

New Rochelle Pioneer, 4 July 1903 FIRE DESTROYS BARN. -- Building and Contents on Berrian Farm Burned A large barn on the W. D. Berrian farm on North street was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday at midnight. The loss was about $6,000. A horse two cows, wagons, implements and hay were dstroyed. The origin of the fire is believed to have been spontaneous combustion of hay. An alarm was sent in from Siebrecht's after the fire was discovered by Charles Seacor. The Relief Chemical and steam engines were taken to the fire, but the property was doomed before the firemen arrived. They directed their work to saving the house and out-buildings. The loss is said to be covered by insurance. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Middlesex County Massachusetts Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/MA/Middlesex/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Attica News 1909 Attica, Wyoming Co. NY MOTZ-MENGS Miss Elizabeth C. MENGS of Alexander and William MOTZ of Attica were married in Attica on Wednesday (June 9, 1909) evening at the home of the officiating clergyman, the Rev. C. E. BASCOM. They were accompanied by the groom's bro ther and sister, Walter and Matilda MOTZ. WYLLIE-DUSING Miss Emma D. DUSING, daughter of Mr. Fred DUSING of Prospect Street, was married on Wednesday (June 2, 1909) morning at 10 o'clock to Mr. Charles WYLLIE. The ceremony was performed at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. Warren N. NEVIUS. The bride, who wore a dainty costume of white Persian lawn, was attended by Miss Florence DUSING, her cousin and the best man was the bridegroom's brother, Mr. John WYLLIE. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. WYLLIE left on a wedding to Port Bowmansville, Canada. They will be absent about two weeks and upon their return will begin housekeeping in upper rooms in the SCOVILLE house on Prospect St. 1909 Did Not Love Him-That is Given as Dr. Grover W. WENDE's Reason for Leaving Wife-She Got Separation-Mrs. Christian SMITH WENDE says She was left in Delaware Avenue Home in the Cold. Mrs. Christiana SMITH WENDE, wife of Dr. Grover W. WENDE, the skin specialist, and sister-in-law of Health Commissioner Ernest WENDE, secured a separation from her husband in special term of supreme court yesterday. She based her complaint on alleged desertion by her husband. She was allowed alimony of #100 a month by Justice WHITE. Mrs. WENDE is the daughter of John H. SMITH of 806 Ferry Street. Her first husband was Frank M. KERR, who died about four years ago. She married Dr. WENDE about two years ago. When Mrs. WENDE came into court she was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Eva SMITH MELDRUM, and her attorney. Mrs. WENDE was dressed stylishly in a London smoke street dress and wore a large black hat covered with black ostrich plumes. "I married Dr. WENDE on June 22, 1907," she said on taking the witness stand. "We lived together at 501 Delaware Avenue until last January, when Dr. WENDE left me. He said that I did not care for him and that he was not going to live with me any longer. He said I didn't care for him when we got married. But it was not so." Mrs. WENDE said that after her husband told her that he would not live with her any longer, he packed up his things and moved out of the house. "Later he had the gas meter taken out," she said. "I was left along so went to my father's home. When I was sick Dr. WENDE did not come to see me, but he sent a doctor. I have not seen him since he left me last January." Mrs. MELDRUM, the sister, told practically the same story. The attorney for Mrs. WENDE then took the stand and testified that he had a talk with Dr. WENDE soon after being called into the case; that Dr. WENDE told him he thought his wife did not love him and that he had decided not to live with her any longer. He says Dr. WENDE told him he was making about $5,000 a year in his practice. "How much alimony do you ask?" said Justice WHITE. The lawyer said that $100 a month was all that was asked. "You are modest in your demands," said the court. "I would have given you more if you had asked it." The action was not opposed except that an attorney for the husband appeared to object to the granting of alimony. There are no children as a result of the marriage, but Dr. WENDE has a son by a former wife. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State March 19-1875 pt 1 Elba.--The following sales of real estate have been made since our last letter: J. Waller McINTYRE has purchased house and lot of Mrs. D. ROSENCRANCE--consideration $2,400.

New Rochelle Pioneer, 4 July 1903 W. E. ISELIN ROBBED ---- Burglars Secure Booty of Valuable Heirlooms and Silver. The residence of William E. Iselin on Davenports Neck was robbed some time Sunday night of silverware and heirlooms. It is believed that the burglary was committed by men who made their eescape in a boat. None of the family were awakened by the thieves and the robbery was discovered by the butler on Monday morning. They evidently entered through a window and made their exit by the front door. Chief of Police Timmons and his patrolmen have been at work on the case since the robbery was reported, but no traces of the thieves has been found. Among the articles stolen are trophies won by Mr. Iselin in yacht races, and a quantity of silverware bearing the Iselin coat of arms, and other inscriptions. The thieves did not go beyond the first floor. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dennis Ahern | Middlesex County Massachusetts Newspaper Abstracts Acton, Massachusetts | http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/MA/Middlesex/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State March 19-1875 pt 1 ALABAMA.--The singing school under the management of Prof. N.P. CURTICE of Medina, "flourisheth muchly." The scholars number about forty, and are fast developing what musical talent they have. We can safely recommend Prof. CURTICE as A No. 1. Geo. W. DEUEL, manufacturer of carriages, &c., is driving business this spring. Mr. DEUEL enlarged his shop last fall to meet the increasing demands of his business, but this spring he finds it much too small to meet his requirements. Having caught his bird last fall, George is now busy preparing a cage for it. By the way, it looks as if other of our young men were out Bird hunting. Aim low, boys. Our district school is in a very prosperous condition. Miss FISK understands teaching school, and is always sure to have a good one. We understand that her term will expire in about two weeks. Miss Rachel COPE, of Mechanicsville, has been engaged to teach the summer term. Our painter, C.J. BATEMAN, at DEUEL's shop, is full of business and gives good satisfaction. The Good Templars do not contemplate disbanding on account of that 13 majority for license, but are determined to "fight it out." New members are being continually added to their ranks, showing well that it is not quite out of date to be a Good Templar. Look out for us again. M.O. Reyet. [The above was received too late for insertion last week.--Ed.] On Saturday last relatives and friends of Deacon James BURR and his wife, met by invitation at their residence in this town to celebrate their birthdays, she being 78 the 11th inst., and he being 84 the 13th. There were present children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren together with more distant relatives and old neighbors, in all the number of about sixty. The occasion was improved by social greetings, general conversation and reminiscences of "long ago," and also by doing ample justice to the bountiful repast provided for the occasion. It was a very pleasant re-union, and much enjoyed by those present, and all concur heartily in the hope kindly expressed by one present, that the aged couple may live to see many pleasant birthdays. Deacon BURR was born in Granby, Conn., A.D. 1791. In 1801 he removed with his father's family to Hartwick, Otsego county, N.Y., and early in 1809 moved to Henrietta, Monroe county, and commenced the first clearing in the west part of that town. He was married Oct. 10th, 1816, to Miss Lorinda NORRIS, and continued to reside in Henrietta until January, 1834, when he moved onto the farm where he now resides. He participated largely in the labor and hardships of pioneer life, and enjoys something of its success. Spectacles. ++ ALEXANDER.--The high water has visited our place--was at its highest Monday afternoon and evening. It covered nearly all of the flats and ran across the road between the village and the depot from Monday morning until Tuesday night, making foot travel impossible. It is down again now, and the road is clear. The lecture delivered at the Methodist church last Saturday evening by Hon. Chas. T. MILLS, was largely attended. The house was full, every available seat being occupied. The lecture was intensely interesting, so much so that the large audience paid the closest attention for nearly three hours.--Mr. MILES' descriptive powers are very large, and as his arguments are based upon science and truth, he cannot fail to reach the heart of his hearers. His description of patience leaning on the cross was exceedingly beautiful. At the close of the lecture a collection was taken for the benefit of the speaker, (he having filled the appointment at his own expense). He received as a benefit the sum of $5.60. Such generosity on the part of such an audience ought not to go unrewarded. Post mortem examination. Last Saturday, the 13th inst., a post mortem examination was held over the body of Mrs. Julia CARTER. The body was brought from Richville and buried here about two weeks ago. The examination was conducted by Coroner TOZIER of Batavia, assisted by Dr. CLARK of Batavia, and Drs. MULLEN and HORTON of this place. The circumstances attending the case, as near as I can learn, are substantially as follows: About two years ago, Mrs. Julia HESCOCK, a widow living in the town of Alexander, and well known by most of the inhabitants in this vicinity, married a widower by the name of Benjamin CARTER, living in Richville. Of their married life I know nothing, but it seems that a little over two weeks ago Mrs. CARTER died quite suddenly, apparently in perfect health. Suspicions were at once aroused by the neighbors and friends that there had been foul play, and an investigation was called for. The examination of last Saturday proved that there had been a partial examination before. The heart had been taken out and examined. It also proved that the heart, lungs, liver and brain were all in a perfectly healthy condition. The only things found to arouse suspicion, was the condition of the heart and lungs, the heart being entirely free from blood, and the lungs being perfectly ingorged with blood. The stomach was taken out and is to be analyzed. Saturday evening a trial, conducted by Coroner TOZIER, was held at the hotel of John HEINTZ, and a jury was chosen. Time and space forbid giving the trial in detail. Mr. Brown of --[sic] and Dr. CLARK of Batavia, and Dr. MULLEN of Alexander were duly sworn and testified as to the circumstances attending Mrs. CARTER's death and the condition of the body as found upon examination. The jury, after hearing the testimony, did not think that enough evidence had been gained to give a decision. The trial was then adjourned until Monday. Monday came, but the roads were so bad that the witnesses who were expected failed to appear. It was then adjourned until Thursday or Friday, further notice at which was to be given. ++ Resolutions of Sympathy. At a regular meeting of the Tonawanda Lodge No. 145, I.O.O.F., held at Alexander, March 15th, 1875: Whereas Our Dear Brother, John MILLER, has been severely and sadly afflicted by the death of his beloved wife, and his children bereft of a kind and loving mother, therefore resolve that the members of the Tonawanda Lodge, of which Brother MILLER is a worthy and respected member, extend to him their sympathy and condolence in this hour of affliction, trusting that he will look to Him for consolation Who can heal all our sorrows, and bind up all our wounds, and Who will care for us when all earthly friends have passed away. Philip ZWETSCH, Albert ROWE, F.D. CADY, Committee. F.D. CADY, Sec. ++ LINDEN.--Wille BLATFORD met with a severe accident a few days since, while assisting his father, who is a blacksmith, in his shop. Willie was running a vertical drill--drilling a tire--when, having his mitten on, it caught in the cogs, drawing in his wrist, lacerating the flesh badly, leaving the bone and cords exposed. Willie is only about 12 years of age, and there are but few boys of his age so handy in the shop as he, but he will be laid up some time, probably. ++ DARIEN.--The saw-mill of Mr. Milton LINCOLN and son is well stocked with logs, and now that we are beginning to have water, the business of the sawyers will be a paying one. We are sorry to state that a great many in our vicinity have been holding their apples for the purpose of securing higher prices, and by so doing have lost largely by freezing; also by being compelled to sell them at very low prices. Mr. Hiram SAWENS, who has been for some time ill, is rapidly recovering. We understand DELANO and sons, the well known butchers in our vicinity, contemplate erecting a market at Corfu. We hope, as they have secured a large amount of customers here, they may find it agreeable to remain in this vicinity. Hon. Chas. T. MILLS, the popular temperance orator, delivered a temperance address in the Methodist church here on the 9th inst. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the audience was profitably and agreeably entertained by the worthy speaker. Those present seemed not to be able to commend him too highly. Mr. MILLS is a man of commanding presence and a fine speaker. ++ NORTH BYRON.--Albert MILLER, jr. only son of Albert MILLER of this place, died very suddenly on Friday, the 5th inst., at the age of 13 years. Albert was a boy much beloved in all the neighborhood. He was a kind, obliging, earnest, christian boy. The bereaved parents and friends have the heartiest sympathy of all. The funeral of James H. SHERWOOD, one of our best citizens, a kind and worthy man and obliging neighbor, was attended here by a large number of people on Sunday last, 14th inst. Mr. SHERWOOD was 39 years of age. ++ BERGEN.--The last lecture of the course, in this village, was delivered Tuesday eve., 11th inst., by Rev. J.L. FORSTER, pastor of the M.E. church. The subject was, "The Greatest Character in History." The "character" proved to be Moses. The lecture was pronounced by many to be the best of the course. The young men of the Methodist society deserve great credit for carrying on a course of lectures as well as they have, none of the lectures being other than first-class. Mrs. David SNYDER of this village died suddenly last Friday of heart disease, and was buried on Sunday, from the Methodist church. J.G. PERRY has traded his house and lot with A. ARNOLD for a farm of 60 acres in Byron. A little son of William BURNS met with a painful accident last week. He was playing with a large dog, when the dog in some manner seized hold of the boy's tongue, and nearly bit it off. The doctor was called in, and sewed up the wound, and he is now doing as well as might be expected. ++ Elba.--The following sales of real estate have been made since our last letter: J. Waller McINTYRE has purchased house and lot of Mrs. D. ROSENCRANCE--consideration $2,400. Robert H. OLIVER has bought house and lot of R.T. HUNN--price paid $1,800. John LORD has sold his house and lot in our village to Messrs. FRENCH & RUGG. Charles SHERWOOD is now finishing the inside of his new block, whither the firm of SHERWOOD & TILNEY intend to remove the 1st of April. The high water of late, caused by the recent rain, has in many places overflowed the brooks, doing considerable damage to the roads. R.C. BROWN, an old resident of Elba, is, we are sorry to say, very low with typhoid-pneumonia. Faint hopes are entertained of his recovery. + P.S. Mr. BROWN has since died. ++ Resolutions of Respect. At a regular meeting of Rural Grange, held at East Pembroke Tuesday evening, March 16th: Whereas in the Providence of God, death has come into our midst and removed from our order, our brother, Dr. Geo. H. NORTON, thus depriving us of his genial and friendly companionship, his wise and prudent counsel and whereas we are desirous of giving some expression to our sorrow at this afflictive dispensation, we tender to Sister NORTON and family an assurance of our deep sympathy and sorrow in this their sad bereavement. H.P. ELLINWOOD, J.M. MARSTOW, J.L. FISHER, Committee. ++ Horace THAYER, a prominent citizen of Johnsonburg, Wyoming Co., and well known to many of our citizens, was drowned at that village on Monday night last. He was trying to loosen the ice blockade which was damming the water and causing a flood, when the ice parted and he was carried over the dam and drowned. ++ MARRIED. WHITCOMB-CORNWELL.--At the residence of the bride's parents, in Batavia, March 11th, 1875, by Elder S. HUISE, Mr. Orrin A. WHITCOMB of Bethany, to Miss Frances E. CORNWELL of Batavia. ++ to be cont'd. ... submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 23-1843 DIED. In this village on Sunday morning last, in the 60th year of her age, Mrs. Louisa BUSH, wife of Mr. William H. BUSH. * In this village on Friday last, the 19th inst., William Asabel DAVIS, in the 20th year of his age. Full of faith, hope, and peace, he has gone, as we confidently trust, to a home of eternal blessedness and rest. Cheerfully dissolving the sweet fellowship of kindred ties on earth, he has left, to console us, the christian's brightest hope,together with the worth and lovliness[sic] of a character which will ever deepen and freshen in dear and happy memories upon the heart. Yet our grief is mingled with joy at the transplanting of this fairest of earth's flowers into the Eden of its eternal bloom. Who would not be that youth? How beautiful is death when robed in the glories of Redemption! And how unspeakable is the consolation to those who loved him best, and suffer most from the bereavement, that he died breathing out triumphant assurances of a happy immortality! He has left to his mourning family the choicest fountain of repose, and thither may they resort and gather unceasing comfort from the clear assurance and the yearning tenderness of the hope he expressed of reunion with them in heaven. With perfect patience, with the sweetest fortitude, and without one breath of repining or of murmur throughout the painful trials of a long and lingering sickness, he steadily and resignedly prepared himself for the issues of Providence whether for life or for death. And when at last the summons came to call him away, he departed with the smile of anticipated heaven upon his face. With words of affectionate peace and consolation, to those around him, and uttering a farewell which spirits in heaven might echo, he commended his soul to his Redeemer, and died. Scarcely more than a year ago he moved about among his companions in the blithesome, joyous innocence of youth, gladdening and attaching the young and the old by the inexpressible amenities of a heat which imparted something of its own purity and affections to all about him. His was, indeed, "a spirit of bloom and joy and freshness." But it was the radiance of moral beauty beaming its bright effulgence, and pervading every motion of his soul, that constituted the highest charm of his character, filled us with love and admiration, and makes us, now that he is go, unwilling that such excellence should descend to the grave without a few words of feeble memorial from our pen. We like not the custom of indiscriminate eulogy of the dead. But there is a beautiful lesson in the life and death of a virtuous youth; and it should not be buried in his grave. The lessons of the pure, the good, the lovely, should be charactered in gold. The life of young DAVIS was a rich assemblage of sweet and attractive graces which communicated an atmosphere of love and happiness to all within the sphere of its influence. His characters not that of negative virtues. Like the son of Burke, he had, within him, "a living, salient spring of manly, generous action." He knew no selfishness. And, with the ever charming exhibition of all that could exalt and adorn his social relations, there was graven upon his heart an ardent, uncompromising love of truth and purity. It was the abode of simplicity, frankness, and innocence; and it overflowed with the most genial and diffusive benevolence.--He never refused a sacrifice to make others more comfortable or happy. His pleasures, ever chaste and pure, he seemed to enjoy only when he could share them with those around him. And thus was his career like the course of the streamlet, rippling its gentle, renovating, purifying flow among the desert, refreshing and giving life and brighter verdure to all within its track. With a temper amiable in the extreme, and a disposition almost heavenly, the gentler elements were so mixed up in him, and attempered with the energies of an active and busy mind, that his manliness and lovliness combined to make up a character of beautifully clustering virtues. A son, a brother, a friend, he was never surpassed in the constancy,, devotion and tenderness of these attachments. We can do little more than collect the scattered elements of a character which shadowed forth in one glow of associated beauty so many excellences, with so few defects. Pure-minded and highminded, chastened in thought and exalted in sentiment, wherever there was virtue, wherever goodness, there he appreciated, there he loved, and was loved in return. Upon such a soil we wonder not that the gospel came, in the hour of sickness, with healing and blessed power; that, by the grace and mercy of his Redeemer, through faith in the Atonement, he tasted, before his departure, the joy and triumph of a soul redeemed. There was much in the peculiar aptitude of such a character to exert a moral influence upon his companions. They loved him for his virtues; and were attracted, by the spotless purity of his example, to seek and to cultivate the same engaging qualities. In his brief career of 19 years he has left, for imitation, so much in the qualities of mind and heart most truly noble, worthy, and attractive, that his life will ever speak to us in lessons of deep and instructive import. With all his hopes and all his youth upon him, he has been cut down in the very blossom of existence, and taken away from kindred, friends, companions on earth, to bloom unsullied and perpetual beauty in the skies. Thither let us aspire to rejoin him. We know not why, but for some wise and gracious purpose of Providence, we are called to mourn the early death of a youth so full of lovliness and promise. We can never forget him. Let us remember also his example. And, by endeavoring to make his excellence our own, and by constantly recurring to the memory of the sweet companion we had with him on earth, let us earnestly desire that heaven may cause the mantle of his lovliness to descend in quickening virtue upon our lives. ++ New Publications.--W. SEAVER & Son have just received cheap reprints of Lady Sale's "Journal of Disasters to the British Army in Afghanistan." And Miss Frederika BREMER's new romance of "Home." Both works possess interest, and afford additional proof of the vast benefits likely to arise out of the cheap form of publication. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

There was a famous circus train wreck similar to the one you mention but it was not in NY--it was in the Chicago suburbs. Victims of the wreck---both animals and people--are buried in Forest Park, Illinois where there is a big elephant statue as a memorial. Many of the people buried were never named. Sharon Poole Sherrick

Rochester, Monroe NY Democrat & Chronicle Aug 15, 1922 CANANDAIGUA WOMAN IS 99 YEARS OLD TO-DAY Mrs. Ann G. Lyon Oldest Resident of Her Sex in City Canandaigua, Aug. 14 - Mrs. Ann Gowthrop LYON, believed to be the oldest woman resident (unreadable) celebrate her ninety-ninth birthday anniversary to-morrow. While not as well as she was a year ago, Mrs. LYON retains her mental and physical alertness to a remarkable degree. Mrs. LYON was born in Lathan, Yorkshire, England, on August 14, 1823, the oldest of a family of nine children. She is the only one now living. She moved to the United States in 1830, coming up the Erie canal by towpath to Geneva. In September, 1850, she married Andrew LYON, of Columbus, Ga., and came to Canandaigua to live in the house which she now occupied for seventy-two years. Mr. LYONS died thirty-six years ago. They had two daughters, Miss Fannie LYON, who resides with her mother, and Mrs. Ellen BOLTP(?) Of Washington. ** EIGHTH YAEGER REUNION HELD Webster, Aug. 14 - The eighth annual reunion of the YAEGER family was held on Saturday at the home of Paul A. SMITH with nearly eighty members present. The oldest person was Mrs. Margaret REBHOLZ, 87 years old, and the youngest, Edith Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William MITCHAND, three weeks old. Dinner and supper were served on the lawn and in the evening a business meeting was with the following election of officers: President, Frank E. SMITH; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Peter HOSENFELD; Sports Committee, Margaret YAEGER, Lilian SMITH, Roy HOSENFELD and Frank DORFNER. The next reunion will be held at the residence of Frank E. SMITH on the second Saturday in August, 1923. ** FOURTH DINSE REUNION Sixty Members Attend Annual Family Gathering at Rush Rush, Aug. 14 - The fourth annual reunion of the descendants of Daniel and Mary DINSE was held on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. SCHUTH, a mile north of Rush. Sixty members of the family were present, including members from Rush, Buffalo, Rochester, West Henrietta, Rochester Junction, Macedon and Walworth. Dinner was served at 1:30 o'clock, followed by a business meeting, called to order by President Charles DINSE. The annual report was read by Secretary (unreadable) The next reunion will be held on the second Saturday in August 1923, at the Grange Hall, Walworth. The officers elected for the following year were President, Charles DINSE, Walworth; Secretary, Carl J. SCHUTH, Rush, Committee of Sports, Rudolph SCHOCKOW, West Henrietta, Fred SCHOULTZ, West Henrietta, and Harry HEPNER, Rochester; Table Committee, Mrs. Louise KLASEN, West Henrietta, and Mrs. Rudolph SCHACKOW, West Henrietta. A program of sports were carried out during the afternoon under the direction of (unreadable) ** MARRIED 57 YEARS Anniversary is Quietly Observed by Veteran and His Wife Dansville, Aug. 14 - Mr. and Mrs. Augustus ALVERSON quietly celebrated the fifty-seventh anniversary of their marriage yesterday at their home in Jefferson street. Mr. ALVERSON is a Civil war veteran, having enlisted in Company B. New York Volunteers, and serving three years. Mr. and Mrs. ALVERSON are in good health and enjoy their pretty home, where Mr. ALVERSON has a fine garden. They have one son, Frank J. ALVERSON, who has been police justice in Dansville over a quarter of a century. ** STRIKEBREAKER MOBBED Another One is Escorted Out of Hornell by Mob Hornell, Aug. 14 - Alfred JAMES, a strike breaker, was surrounded and quite badly beaten to-day in Main street and would probably have been seriously hurt, if state troopers had not come to his rescue. JAMES has been working in the shops here and quit yesterday. He came up town to send a message, when he was surrounded. He fled into a store building and telephoned for help. Another strikebreaker named ARMSTRONG was escorted out of town by a crowd of more than two hundred and fifty men and women. He was surrounded by police. He was hissed and hooted, but was not molested. ** OLDEST RESIDENT DIES Thomas Hume, Ninety-years Old, Passes Away After Long Illness Le Roy, Aug. 14 - Thomas HUME, one of the oldest residents of this vicinity, died on Saturday night at his home in the South street road in his 98th year. He had been in a very feeble condition for the past year brought on by hardening of the arteries. Mr. HUME was born in Ireland on November 8, 1825. In 1852 he married Miss Nancy Ann ELLIS, who died on July 7, 1921. They were married in Ireland and came to this country thirty-six years ago. For some years they resided in Livingston county but came to Le Roy about twenty years ago. Mr. HUME was a member of the Presbyterian Church. The deceased is survived by three sons, Robert HUME, of Ireland, Samuel HUME, of Minneapolis, James HUME of Le Roy, three daughters, Mrs. M--- FERGUSON(?), of Scotland, Mrs. Frank BURROWS, of Riverside, Cal., and Miss Anna HUME, of Le Roy. He also leaves 30 grandchildren and fifty-two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Rev. Pierre CUSHING of St. Mark's Church, officiating and the interment will be in Machpelah cemetery. ** ICE DEALER RUNS INTO POLICEMAN Fairport, Aug. 14 - Arthur DANCY, an ice dealer, was brought before Police Justice HAYNES on Saturday night to answer to a charge of reckless driving. According to Officer HEVERON, who brought him in, DANCY was ordered to drive through Pleasant street instead of going through Main street where the Moose were drilling. DANCY, it is alleged, drove on and hit the policeman a glancing blow with the fender of his car. <snip> didn't get the rest. ** FINED ON TWO CHARGES Manchester Man Pays ??? In Palmyra; Friend Held for Grand Jury Palmyra, Aug. 14 - Mitchell BENNETT and William GOTTSCHALK, of Manchester, who were arrested in this town on Saturday afternoon on charges of transporting liquor resisting an officer and intoxication, were arraigned this morning before Judge W. Ray CONVERSE. Bennett was fined $50 for resisting an officer and $10 for intoxication. GOTTSCHALK waived examination and will be held for the next term of the Grand Jury. The two men were arrested after their machine had crashed into a pole in Main street. Two quarts of alleged liquor were found in the car by Chief HILBORN. ** KNAPP FAMILY REUNION Shortsville People Hold Gathering at Canandaigua Lake Shortsville, Aug. 14 - At a reunion of the B. Franklin KNAPP family, held yesterday afternoon at Monegal's, Canandaigua lake, the following were present, Mr. and Mrs. HEATH and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton R. CODDINGTON, of Shortsville; Judge Walter H. KNAPP and son, Hugh KNAPP, of Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas HENRY and sons, Merton and Charles of Brooklyn; (unreadable) KNAPP, Charles KNAPP and children, Harriet and Edson, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. HEWES and children, Robert, Harriet and Junior, all of East Rochester, Mr. and Mrs. B. Franklin KNAPP, of Canandaigua; Mrs. Carrie ADAMS, Mrs. Helen PRICE and children, Walter, Caroline, Robert, Elinor Betty and Billy and Mrs. PRICE, Sr., all of Easton, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. H. T. BAIRD and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. PIXLEY, of Avoca. Mr. and Mrs. Louis L. BROWN, of Brooklyn, Mr. and Mrs. John HIGGINS, of Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. BIDWELL, of Rochester, and Mrs. Clara BROWN BENTLEY, of Owosso, Mich, called to pay their respects to the KNAPPS during the afternoon. ** CHILD KILLED WHEN RUN OVER BY TRUCK Boy, 9, Caught in Path of Machine While Trying to Cross Street Gerolomo COLGAMO, 9 years old, of No. 20 Pennsylvania avenue, was struck and killed by a motor truck at Main street east and Swan street at 3:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Lawrence WAGNER, of No. 26 Hyde park, driver of the truck, was arrested shortly afterward, charged with driving an automobile without a chauffeur's license. The child was killed almost instantly when the heavy truck passed over his chest. He had run from the curb toward the north side of the street when the truck bore down upon him. WAGNER was proceeding east in Main street east and declared he was unable to stop because of the suddenness with which the boy ran into the path of the car. Coroner Thomas A. KILLIP investigated. The body was taken to the morgue. An inquest will be held. ** HOLD SEVENTH REUNION Descendants of Luther and Sally CROPSEY AINSWORTH Meet at Maplewood Park The seventh annual reunion of the Luther and Sally CROPSEY AINSWORTH family was held on Saturday at Lower Maplewood Park. Dinner was served to the seventy-five members at 1:30 o'clock. At the business meeting officers were elected as follows: Honorary president for life, Mrs. Libbie AINSWORTH HULL, of Detroit, the oldest living descendant; president, M. C. AINSWORTH, of Hilton; vice-president, W. H. GATES, of Walker; secretary, Maude M. AIMSWORTH, of Rochester; treasurer, Mrs. Asa M. BAIRD, also of this city; historian, Mrs. L. I. GATES, of Hilton. The Sports Committee, composed of Chester L. FISHBAUGH, Perry N. AINSWORTH and Leo LEITER, all of Rochester, had arranged events in which the winners were Doris LEITER and Donald (line unreadable) of Batavia; Mrs. FLEMMING and Mrs. Charles H. AINSWORTH, of Hilton, and Mrs. R. C. WOHLERS, of Elm Grove. A baseball game was played between teams under the leadership of Charles H. AINSWORTH (line unreadable) Blossom and the latter tean won. Guests at the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred AINSWORTH, Mrs. JARRELSON and Mrs. G. ELLIOTT, of this city; Mrs. FLEMMING, of Hilton, and Stuart ZILLMAN, of Batavia. Members of the family were present from Rochester, Batavia, Elm Grove, Morton; Walker and Hilton. It was decided to hold the reunion next year at the same place. ** RETURNS AS ORGANIST Mrs. Mildred Scryngeour Playing Temporarily at Strand Theater Mrs. Mildred MANSFIELD SCRYNGEOUR, who will be remembered by theater-goers as organist at the Piccadilly Theater several years ago is now playing the organ at the Strand Theater during the absence of Thomas GRIERSON, Strand organist, now visiting the musical centers of the country. Mrs. SCRYNGEOUR has a country-wide reputation. She was hailed as a child prodigy on the piano at the age of 7, but changed to the organ later in life. She left the ranks of public entertainers after her marriage some time ago, and since that time has not played before audiences. Because of her friendship for Mr. GRIERSON and the Strand Theater management, she consented to play at the Strand during the absence of the regular organist. ** MARRIAGE LICENSE William R. SMITH, No. 176 Meigs street, and Mary S. BURNS, No. 176 Meigs street. J. Mont VAN WALSHAUSER, Buffalo, and Dorothy L. SWEET, 353 Lake avenue. Ernest W. BELL, Irondequoit, and Dorothy M. GRANGER, No. 47 Griffith street. Earl FARNHAM, No. 1,836 Lake avenue, and Lillian SHOEMAKER, No. 23 Austin street. Joseph A. ACKERMAN, Ridgway, Pa., and Sue A. CUNNINGHAM, St. Mary's, Pa. Robert R. GEORGE, No. 57 Normandy avenue, and Rachel J. MESSINGER, No. 175 Albermarle street. Isaac M. MILLS, Louisville, Ky., and Belle R. TA?SCOTT, Louisville, Ky. Fred J. STREET, No. 233 Albemarle street and Alma E. SCHAKE, No. 162 East avenue. James W. BARRICK, No. 27 Rundel park (rest unreadable) Edward F. OSTERTAG, Attica, and Alice M. COSTELLO, No. 62 Lorimer street. Joseph ALISI, No. 55 Rohr street, and Jennie PASTORELLA, No. 67 First street. William E. BATTRILL, No. 309 Clinton avenue north, and Lillian A. SCHIMBECKER, No. 3?9 Clinton avenue north. Edgar (unreadable) Jay street and Ada A. SLARKE, No. 49 Coster street. Laurence WHITTLESEY, Greece, and Caroline BEYES, No. 61 Winchester street. Richard TEARLINCK, No. 1,567 Clinton avenue north, and Natalie De CLUNINCK, No. 1,567 Clinton avenue north. George W. FLECKENSTEIN, Jr., Clyde, and Helen M. ANDREWS, No. 41 Audubon street. Edward ? PALM, No. 68 Parkdale terrace and J. CRAFT, No. 33 ½ Hollister street. James J. CARTERVILLE, No. 18 Favor street, and Alberta A. M. LAMPHEAR(?), No. 104 Main street west. Leslie G. OLIVER, No. 289 Seyle terrace, and Onolee A. ROBERTS, No. 69 Holbrooke street. Noel PERKINS, No. 161 East avenue, and Ora D. BLANCHARD, No. 161 East avenue. ** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

THE RECORD TIOGA COUNTY, NY JUNE 11, 1881 PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS . . .Mr. John O'HEARN died at the residence of his uncle, Mr. Patrick O'HEARN, in this village last Friday afternoon of typhoid pneumonia. . . .Rev. L. A. OSTRANDER, Hon., S. A. CLARK and E. E. PLATT were chosen delegates to represent the Presbyterian Sunday School at Cortland this week. . . .Rev. P. S. DUNN of Buffalo, NY, and Frank M. DUNN of Worchester, Mass, are visiting at the residence of their father, Jeremiah DUNN of this village. . . .W. S. HARRIS, who has been out in the oil country for some time, has returned to Owego and resumed his position as head night clerk in the U. S. Express Co. . . .Mr. C. M. HAYWARD, of this village, has been selected for one of the Marshals at the dedication services of the Odd Fellows Temple in Elmira, next week. . . .Mr. James WATSON, the gentlemanly clerk in the HOLDRIDGE'S clothing store, accompanied by his mother, spent Sunday in Susquehanna with Mrs. G. W. BARTON, Jr. . . .The Rev. Mr. BULLOCK, pastor of the Congregational church, J. M. HASTINGS and Miss Jennie ARCHIBALD, are in Cortland this week attending the State Sunday School Convention. . . .Ex Mayor MABEE, Hon. B. J. DAVIS, Messrs. J. J. Van KLEECK, J. H. COPPINS and Dr. C. R. HEATON are in New York this week attending the annual Convocation of the Free and Accepted Masons. . . . Mr. Wm. WAYMAN, formerly of Nichols has quit harness making and gone to selling lager beer. He has fitted up a fine and cleanly place at #12 East Water Street nearly opposite the Homestead Hotel, Elmira, and would be pleased to see all of his old friends in this county, who may be circulating in that direction. . . .Mr. A. J. OLIVER of Candor, recently drove a horse and buggy from Candor to St Louis, MO, and from thence to Mendota, IL. He started from Candor on the 18th of April, arriving in St Louis May 14th. Leaving St Louis he drove to Mendota, IL to spend Declaration day with his friend, Milroy McKEE a former resident of Candor. Gary Van KLEEK rode from St Louis to Mendota with Mr. OLIVER. Both returned to Candor last week on the cars, Mr. OLIVER reaching home on Friday. . . .Harry CLAPHAM, whose home is Flemingville, this county, sends us several newspapers for which he will accept out thanks. From the San Francisco Sunday Chronicle we extract the following; BROOKS and DICKSON represented here by Mr. CLAPHAM as manager of the RAYMOND engagement, has brought the American right of "The World" from Sam COLVILLE, with the exception of Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston, paying him $12,000. certainty and a percentage of the profits. TOMPKINS and HILL of Boston have paid him $10,000. for the towns named. . . .Miss Mary PITCHER, of Owego, since January 1st has had charge of the Latin, German and French pupils in the Tennessee Female College at Franklin TN, and teaches also the higher branches of mathematics. She will return to Owego next week to spend the summer and will go back to Franklin early in September. /The Chonean A'gus, published at Franklin in a notice of the College, thus mentions Miss PITCHER: "Since her residence at the College, she has earned golden opinions by all people by the energy and success she has established in her department." --- Gazette. . . Mr. A. G. ELY has returned from his eastern trip . . .Mr. J. N. DEXTER, of Waverly, has gone to Detroit to reside. . . .Mr. Andrew RELYEA has returned to his home in this village. . . .Mr. F. A. BAKER, of this village, was in Binghamton Friday. . . .Miss Minnie HURLBURT, of Groton, was visiting relatives in town this week. . . .Mr. F. C. YOUNG, of Binghamton, spent Sunday last with friends in town. . . .Lawyer SCHWARTZ, of Elmira, was in town this week on professional business. . . .Mr. H. D. PINNBY is in Cortland attending the State Sunday School Association. . . .Mr. John LORD a "typo" on the Binghamton Republican, was visiting friends in town, last week. . . .Mr. C. M. HAYWOOD and two sons, Arthur and Harry, are in Vermont visiting friends and relatives. . . .Mr. Wm. MINEHAN who had been confined to his home for sometime past, is able to be about again. . . .Mrs. Capt. PECK of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Wm. FIELDS, George, St. . . .Mr. J. F. FIEBIG of the paint house of P. O. PIERCE & Co., New York, gave us a pleasant call on Monday last. . . .Hon. Wm. SMYTH of the Times, and wife, are in Utica attending the meeting of the New York Press Association. . . .Mr. W. S. LAWRENCE, of Speedsville, starts next week for Silver Cliff, Colorado, where he expects to reside in the future. . . .Engineer Ed HASKINS is having his residence on George St., touched up with a coat of paint. Fred HODGE is doing the work. . . .The editor, and wife, are in Utica this week attending the annual meeting of the New York Press Association, of which they are members. Bill Grummons bgrummons@ imt.net

THE RECORD TIOGA COUNTY, NY JUNE 11, 1881 PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Mr. John O'HEARN died at the residence of his uncle, Mr. Patrick O'HEARN, in this village last Friday afternoon of typhoid pneumonia. Rev. L. A. OSTRANDER, Hon., S. A. CLARK and E. E. PLATT were chosen delegates to represent the Presbyterian Sunday School at Cortland this week. Rev. P. S. DUNN of Buffalo, NY, and Frank M. DUNN of Worchester, Mass, are visiting at the residence of their father, Jeremiah DUNN of this village. W. S. HARRIS, who has been out in the oil country for some time, has returned to Owego and resumed his position as head night clerk in the U. S. Express Co. Mr. C. M. HAYWARD, of this village, has been selected for one of the Marshals at the dedication services of the Odd Fellows Temple in Elmira next week. Mr. James WATSON, the gentlemanly clerk in the HOLDRIDGE'S clothing store, accompanied by his mother, spent Sunday in Susquehanna with Mrs. G. W. BARTON, Jr. The Rev. Mr. BULLOCK, pastor of the Congregational church, J. M. HASTINGS and Miss Jennie ARCHIBALD, are in Cortland this week attending the State Sunday School Convention. Ex Mayor MABEE, Hon. B. J. DAVIS, Messrs. J. J. Van KLEECK, J. H. COPPINS and Dr. C. R. HEATON are in New York this week attending the annual Convocation of the Free and Accepted Masons. Mr. Wm. WAYMAN, formerly of Nichols has quit harness making and gone to selling lager beer. He has fitted up a fine and cleanly place at #12 East Water Street nearly opposite the Homestead Hotel, Elmira, and would be pleased to see all of his old friends in this county who may be circulating in that direction. Mr. A. J. OLIVER of Candor, recently drove a horse and buggy from Candor to St Louis, MO, and from thence to Mendota, IL. He started from Candor on the 18th of April, arriving in St Louis May 14th. Leaving St Louis he drove to Mendota, IL to spend Declaration day with his friend, Milroy McKEE a former resident of Candor. Gary Van KLEEK rode from St Louis to Mendota with Mr. OLIVER. Both returned to Candor last week on the cars, Mr. OLIVER reaching home on Friday. Harry CLAPHAM, whose home is Flemingville, this county, sends us several newspapers for which he will accept out thanks. From the San Francisco Sunday Chronicle we extract the following; BROOKS and DICKSON represented here by Mr. CLAPHAM as manager of the RAYMOND engagement, has brought the American right of "The World" from Sam COLVILLE, with the exception of Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston, paying him $12,000. certainty and a percentage of the profits. TOMPKINS and HILL of Boston have paid him $10,000. for the towns named. Miss Mary PITCHER, of Owego, since January 1st has had charge of the Latin, German and French pupils in the Tennessee Female College at Franklin TN, and teaches also the higher branches of mathematics. She will return to Owego next week to spend the summer and will go back to Franklin early in September. /The Chonean A'gus, published at Franklin in a notice of the College, thus mentions Miss PITCHER: "Since her residence at the College, she has earned golden opinions by all people by the energy and success she has established in her department." --- Gazette. Mr. A. G. ELY has returned from his eastern trip Mr. J. N. DEXTER, of Waverly, has gone to Detroit to reside. Mr. Andrew RELYEA has returned to his home in this village. Mr. F. A. BAKER, of this village, was in Binghamton Friday. Miss Minnie HURLBURT, of Groton, was visiting relatives in town this week. Mr. F. C. YOUNG, of Binghamton, spent Sunday last with friends in town. Lawyer SCHWARTZ, of Elmira, was in town this week on professional business. Mr. H. D. PINNBY is on Cortland attending the State Sunday School Association. Mr. John LORD a "typo" on the Binghamton Republican, was visiting friends in town last week. Mr. C. M. HAYWOOD and two sons, Arthur and Harry, are in Vermont visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Wm. MINEHAN who had been confined to his home for sometime past, is able to be about again. Mrs. Capt. PECK of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Wm. FIELDS, George, St. Mr. J. F. FIEBIG of the paint house of P. O. PIERCE & Co., New York gave us a pleasant call on Monday last. Hon. Wm. SMYTH of the Times, and wife, are in Utica attending the meeting of the New York Press Association. Mr. W. S. LAWRENCE, of Speedsville, starts next week for Silver Cliff, Colorado, where he expects to reside in the future. Engineer Ed HASKINS is having his residence on George St., touched up with a coat of paint. Fred HODGE is doing the work. The editor, and wife, are in Utica this week attending the annual meeting of the New York Press Association, of which they are members. Bill Grummons bgrummons@ imt,net

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 31-1889 EIGHTEEN EIGHTY-NINE The year 1889, which closes to-day, has been a most remarkable one in many respects, although locally it has been a season of peace and quietness. In this community there have been no distressing disasters, and, while the prosperity of the people in a business way has not been all that could be desired, still there has been a freedom from financial crashes that speaks well of the firm foundations upon which the business interests rest. On the other hand, though "hard times" have been experienced among the agriculturists, the growth and advancement of the county seat have been gratifying . A new and prosperous industry has been located in Batavia, a new roller flouring mill has been erected, a handsome hotel has been thrown open, the magnificent Richmond Library has been formally donated to the people, the Young Men's Christian Association has been organized, a new bank building and many beautiful residences have been constructed, and in all lines there has been a development that can not help but be pleasing. Few localities have been more favored. In the outside world the chief characteristics of the closing year have been the terrible calamities of flood and fire. But they are not all to make the year remembered. The government of the United States passed back again to Republican control, and Brazil was taken from monarchial rule and made a Republic. Death, ever active, has stricken many down, but among the number have been fewer eminent persons than usual. Crime has been rampant, and in a notable instance a conviction has been secured in as remarkable a conspiracy as has ever been unearthed. In the ranks of labor, especially in this country, a satisfactory state of affairs has existed, on the whole. The new year promises well. New years always do. But, after all, it will be what we make it. Let us hope and work for the best, never turning away from the bright side of life. Let us all, as The News does its fifteen thousand readers, wish each other, and be sincere in it, a Happy New Year. After that, let us labor conscientiously for the fulfillment of the wish. ++ Leaving the World's Fair project and McGINTY in the background, New York papers are now booming la grippe. The next thing with the busy city people is always something else. The Hon. Chauncey M. DEPEW says, however, that New York is doing well so far as the Fair is concerned. "The New York delegation in Congress is meeting with great success." But the New Yorkers haven't got very far yet on the second five million. ++ The Oolah Hat and the Razzle Dazzle Caps! are new! Silk Umbrellas--A New Line Just Received. Ladies' Furs! A large stock to select from. Alaska : Seal : Caps ! Brown, Nutria, and Seal Gloves. Call and see them. W.D. SANFORD, Sign of Bear up a Tree. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Republican Advocate Batavia-Genesee Co., NY January 4-1838 BRITISH OUTRAGE - OUR SOIL INVADED - BURNING OF THE BOAT CAROLINE - MURDER OF TWENTY AMERICAN CITIZENS BY LOYAL TROOPS ! The startling intelligence brought by express from Buffalo on Saturday night, is more than confirmed! What was then deemed incredible, is proved to be horrid reality! Our shore has been invaded! An American vessel has been attacked, set on fire and sent over the Falls of Niagara, by a foreign force! Unarmed American citizens have been brutally butchered by a British soldiery! AND THEIR DEATH MUST BE AVENGED! The Lion of England cannot feast upon the blood of Freemen with impunity! Twice already has he been bearded by the Eagle of the North, and again must his pride be brought low by the strong arm of the free! The horrid details of this damning outrage, as we have them from an eye witness, are these:-- On Friday afternoon, the steamboat Caroline, Captain APPLETON, came down from Buffalo to Schlosser, with passengers, and subsequently passed over to Navy Island, with a party of gentlemen, who wished to visit the Island. Before dark she again returned to Schlosser, where she was to lay during the night. The tavern accommodations at the place being limited, and a large number of persons having collected there out of curiosity, under the expectation that an attack would be made during the night upon the Island, the berths in the boat were made up (20) and 15 or 20 mattresses spread upon the floor. These were all filled as the steward and captain assert, and several besides were known to be asleep under the awning upon the dock. The whole number on board could not have been less than 45 or 50.--Some 10 or twenty of them are missing.--They were without doubt murdered, and have gone over the falls. At 12 o'clock all appeared in a profound slumber. A few minutes after that hour, however, the boat was attacked by what afterwards appeared to be five eight-oared boats--each containing from 10 to 15 regular British troops in sailor uniform. Capt. HARDING of Buffalo commandant of a schooner on Lake Erie, was awoke by the tumult below; and immediately upon discovering his danger, he rushed for the companionway. Before, however, he reached the deck, he was met by a soldier whose arms he caught hold of, making the remark that it was not possible he would attack an unarmed man; but he had scarcely made the remark, when he was struck a blow upon the head with a saber, which laid bare his skull for several inches, and knocked him again back into the cabin. The ruffian accompanied the blow with this remark--"There, take that, and go to h**l you d***d rebel." He fell upon the body of a black man, who had been killed by the murderers--he soon, however, regained his feet--leaped from the stern window and swam to the shore. Capt. H. had on a fur cap, with a front-piece, which doubtless, saved his life. Capt. KING, of Buffalo, after having reached the deck, had a saber aimed at his head. To guard the blow, he raised his right arm, and the saber fell upon his shoulder, leaving a frightful gash. Another blow followed, which nearly severed his arm at the wrist. He, however, escaped; but is not expected to live. Capt. APPLEBEE also reached the deck, but was knocked overboard by a blow upon the head from a musket. Although severely stunned, Capt. succeeded in swimming to the shore. The Engineer escaped from the boat, but in his retreat he received a stab from a bayonet. Two hands leaped from a window, and escaped unharmed. Capt. CASE, who owns the Caroline, also escaped uninjured; as did also two or three others. Horrid as are the details already given, the most diabolical act remains yet to be told. Upon the discovery of the tumult, many in the cabin attempted to hide from the monsters who were murdering their associates so indiscriminately. Among these was the cabin boy--an interesting lad of 12 years. He secreted himself in a cupboard; but he was soon discovered--upon which he fell upon his knees, an begged for his life, innocently remarking, "you ain't going to kill me, are you?" The brutish reply was--"We give no quarter!" and he was run through the body with a bayonet, with such force as to penetrate the back part of the cupboard! A slash or two from a saber followed, and the innocent and unfortunate boy slept the sleep of death! This scene was observed by Capt. KING, who remarked that of all the scenes of peril and death which he had witnessed, that was the most savage and awful. When the work of slaughter and death was complete, the murderers plundered the boat--broke up the furniture--set her on fire--towed her out into the river, and permitted her to float over the falls. When she reached the centre of the river, she was a solid mass of fire. The flames continued to ascend, with terrific sublimity, until she reached the rapids, on the west side of Goat Island. She then broke in pieces, and, in a moment all was total darkness. Several gentlemen who witnessed the heart rending spectacle, affirm that, while the boat was in flames, they saw persons moving upon the deck. While this may be so, we hope it may only have been the workings of their imaginations. As soon as the fire on the boat was visible, the murderers gave three cheers for Victoria, a large transparent signal was raised at Chippewa, to guide the direction of the boats to the harbor; and reiterated shouts were distinctly heard from the British troops. And yet, in a despatch received in this city by express from McNABB to Mr. GARROW, Marshalt of this District, the former asserts that the destruction of the Boat was unauthorised! He must deem the American people the same tame, ignorant fools that those are over whom he tyranizies, and who kiss the rod that smites them. If the act was unauthorised, the 50 or 60 murderers will be delivered up to justice. If they are not, there is a law of redress which can be put in force. When the boats were returning, a fire was opened upon them from the Island, but as the night was dark, the result was unknown. In the course of Saturday forenoon, Mr. WEST, of this city, crossed over to the Canada side, below the falls, for the purpose of ascertaining whether any bodies had floated upon shore. After encountering the fiery glances of 40 or 50 savages stationed at this point, he was escorted into the officers apartment, and bluntly told that no bodies had been discovered, and he was at liberty immediately to return. He did return; and on his way back observed in the eddy, many portions of the wreck, and a part of the body of one of the murdered inmates of the unfortunate steamboat! In recording this horrid tragedy, we dare not give utterance to our feelings. But we must say, that if this outrage be not speedily avenged--not by simpering diplomacy either--BUT BY BLOOD--our nations honor deserves the in dignity it has received. P.S. Since the above was written, we have seen a gentleman who left Niagara Falls on Saturday evening at 5 o'clock.--He says that the number of murdered is estimated from 15 to 20. When the boats landed, there were two spies on board--one of whom was seen, by the watch on the steamboat, to shoot the first man killed. The murderers were armed with swords, pistols, muskets and axes. The ax was the principal weapon used to murder the persons sleeping in the cabin; and they employed it indiscriminately. It was a horrid butchery! The contemplation of it curdles our blood. ****************************************************** What man of feeling and patriotism can read the account of the murder of the poor cabin-boy of the Caroline, without feeling indignant towards the barbarians who were so bent on murder as to disregard the supplications of innocence? Who can think with composure, of the heart-rending cries and entreaties of this unfortunate youth, that his life might be spared! But he appealed to a wretch whose heart was steeled to the cries of mercy, and the appeal was made in vain! 'We give no quarter,' is a motto for Canadian tyrants and oppressors. ******************************************************* The friendly and amicable relations that have so long existed between the Government of the United States and that of Great Britain has at length been broken up by one of the most cruel and bloody aggressions ever committed on the rights and privileges of the American People. On Saturday morning last, about 3 o'clock, whilst the crew and passengers of the Steamboat Caroline were asleep in their berths, unconscious of danger, a number of boats from the Canada shore, at Chippewa, proceeded across the Niagara River to Schlosser, boarded the Steamboat and MURDERED TWELVE AMERICAN CITIZENS, after which they set the boat on fire, towed her into the stream and sent her over the Falls! From this damnable tragedy we may infer to what extent American rights are respected by Canadian authorities. They seem bent upon embroiling the two governments in a war, and to effect this object they have at length committed an outrage, which, for brutality and atrocity cannot be equalled by any act in modern warfare. But they will find, if we mistake not, that they will not be gainers by this brutal and savage violation of our neutrality. The enlightened and hardy sons of Revolutionary Patriots and Heroes will not tamely submit to this nefarious insult and outrage. We are, as a nation, and as individuals, too, jealous of our rights, and are ready and able to demonstrate to these barbarians and murderers that American Citizens are not to be assassinated by hireling ruffians with impunity. They may rest assured that the American citizens will repel every invasion of their rights, and visit every depradation upon their liberties and lives with tenfold punishment. Let the Government of the United States but do its duty, and if reparation is not speedily made by the Canadian authorities, thousands and tens of thousands of our brave and hardy yeomanry will rally around the banner of American Liberty, ready and willing to abide the onset. xxxxxxxxxxxx submitted by Linda Schmidt

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily February 15, 1905 Ames CROSSMAN, Formerly of Pavilion Ames CROSSMAN, who was born in Pavilion 83 years ago, died on Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.B. CHILDS of Arcade. When about 45 years of age Mr. CROSSMAN moved from Pavilion to Franklinville, where he lived thirty years, then going to Arcade. Besides his daughter he is survived by his wife and a son, Homer CROSSMAN of Franklinville. ************************************ Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department NY-OLD-NEWS-L@rootsweb.com

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily December 1, 1905 Stephen CROCKER Dead in Michigan Stephen CROCKER, who in 1848 married Miss Prudence DULLAM of Stafford, died on Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Edwin O. WOOD of Flint, Mich., aged 88 years. Mrs. CROCKER survives him with two daughters, Mrs. Wood and Mrs. L.H. HENDERSON, both of Flint. ************************************ Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department NY-OLD-NEWS-L@rootsweb.com

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily November 23, 1905 EDWARD CRON’S DEATH RESULTED FROM BURNS DIED SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING THE HOSPITAL Frank Edward CRON, who was frightfully burned in his dyeing and cleaning shop on Park place Tuesday afternoon, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Otto F. FRANZ of Alva place, at 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon. He had been removed from the hospital to his daughter’s residence an hour and 20 minutes before. Coroner SNOW has the case in charge. He made an examination of the body and found that the interior of the mouth was quite badly burned, indicating that Mr. CRON had inhaled flames. An inquest will be held into the cause of the fire and the incidents leading up to Mr. CRON’S death. Mr. CRON, who was sixty years old on January 13(?)th, was born in Germany. He came to this country 26 years ago, eight years of which time have been spent in Batavia. He is survived by his wife and five daughters, Mrs. Otto F. FRANZ, Mrs. Jessie R. YEAKEL of Syracuse and Misses Sophia, Marion and Anna CRON of Batavia. He also has two sisters and a brother living in England and two sisters in Germany. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. FRANZ at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon and from the Center street Evangelical church at 2:30 p.m. The interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. Majestic Rebekahs will attend the services in body. Draperies belonging to the Alert Hose Company and valued at $150 were destroyed in the CRON fire. ************************************ Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department NY-OLD-NEWS-L@rootsweb.com