The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 5-1898- part 2 of 2 WALTER HOLMES' FATE Morganville Young Man Killed on the Erie Road. The body of a man, frightfully mangled, was found on the Erie tracks in rear of Charles BURKE's house on East Main street, Northeast of the East Main street crossing, about 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Harry LAWRENCE, an employe of George H. GARDNER and who was looking for a break in the Batavia-Horseshoe Lake telephone line, made the discovery. Coroner SNOW was notified, and Undertakers SANFORD & ADAMS were instructed to take the remains to their rooms. From the blood stains on the track it was evident that the body had been dragged about 200 feet. It had been cut entirely in two, the lower part of it lying on the south bank of the track, about 150 feet west of where the blood stains commenced and the upper part being found 50 feet further west. The trousers worn by the man were light colored and the vest was of black diagonal. There was no coat near the remains. The collar was of the turndown style and the tie was a Scotch plaid bow. A bicycle cap, with red, white, and black stripes, of "Seanel" make and a 7 in size, was found near the eastern limits of the blood stains, and a Hampton open-face nickel watch, with the hour-hand firmly imbedded in the face pointing to 2 o'clock lay near the trunk of the body. A brass chain was attached to the watch. At the undertaking rooms a dollar bill, a silver dollar and $1.65 in change were found in the pockets. Other articles were a gold ring, from which a stone was missing; a Lehigh Valley telegraph blank on which the telegraph alphabet was written, and two prize-chance tickets given away by GRUMIAUX & BARR, Le Roy news dealers. How or just when the accident happened probably never will be known. It is conjectured, however, that the man was walking on the track and was struck by a westbound Erie freight which passes through Batavia about 2 a.m., the time the watch stopped. Owing to the fact that the remains had reached an advanced state of decomposition, it became necessary to inter them yesterday and they were buried in Potter's field at 4 p.m., a prayer being offered by the Rev. John H. YATES. The dead man was identified this morning as Walter J. HOLMES, a Morganville farmhand, aged 21 years. The identification was made by means of the clothing and articles found in the pockets, by Harry HOLMES of Morganville, the young man's brother, and Harry HAMMETT, Lehigh Valley telegraph operator at Stafford, a friend of the deceased. Mr. HAMMETT read of the accident this morning and from the description given of the clothing became convinced that the unfortunate was HOLMES. He communicated the belief to HOLMES' brother and they at once came to Batavia. Upon examining the clothing and the articles in the pockets they found that their suspicions were correct. Young HOLMES had been working for a few weeks for Richard BOLT, a Morganville farmer. He laid off at noon on Saturday and announced that he proposed to come to Batavia and spend Sunday and go to Brockport on the Fourth. He came to Batavia and was seen early Saturday evening by Milo WHITING, an acquaintance who works in TAGGART's livery. He told WHITING that he was going home that night on the Erie's 7:48 o'clock train, but he was in town after that train departed. It is supposed that he started to walk home early Sunday morning and was struck by the freight. ++ Free Bread! We want you to try Collin's Bread. Five Shapes! Five Kinds! Some one of them will please you. Rye, Crown, Cottage, Vienna, and Malto-Peptin. On Saturday we will present you a sample loaf with your order, providing you buy 70 cents worth of merchandise. If 300 loaves are not enough your bread will be delivered Monday, July 4th. Get your order in Friday if possible. By telephone or mail. J.M. THOMAS, Corner Ellicott Street and Clifton Avenue. Telephone 37-1. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Rochester, Monroe NY Democrat & Chronicle Jan 28, 1922 DANSVILLE MAN SUICIDE Main Street Grocer Locked Himself in Store and Ended Life Dansville, Jan. 27 - The dead body of Charles T. KIDD, a Main street grocer, was found in his store this morning when the door was unlocked at an early hour. He had been shot through the heart, and appearance indicated that the deed had been done, by himself. He did not return to his home in Washington street last night, but as he often worked late at the store this did not alarm his family until it was discovered at an early hour that he had not returned. Mr. KIDD was about 45 years old. He leaves his wife and a son, George, still in high school. He was not in good health and had worried about business. He had built some expensive houses, prices on which depreciated after the war, and it is supposed the ??et preyed upon his mind. After the body was viewed by Coroner F. R. DRIESBACH it was removed to his home in Washington street. ** IDENTIFIES HIS LOST CAR Shortsville, Jan. 27 - Deputy Sheriff William S. MILLS, of this village yesterday received a telegram from Joseph MASSACAR, of Manchester, stating that he had identified his lost car in a New York garage and was driving home with it expecting to make Manchester by Saturday. MASSACAR left Tuesday evening for New York, in response to a telegram received from Police Inspector LAHEY, of that city to the effect that a car bearing the engine number and license tag identical with that of MASSACAR'S lost property was in a New York garage. In the telegram Mr. MASSACAR stated that the car had been in the New York garage since November 18th. Rev. George WHEELOCK of Manchester, went away with the machine on November 15th. WHEELOCK is now in the Ontario county jail being held for the next Grand Jury on a charge of larceny. ** CORONER GRANTS CERTIFICATE A certificate of death from natural causes was granted by Coroner Thomas A. KILLIP yesterday in the case of Margaret PAELIG, 56 years old, of No. 14? North Union street, who was a domestic employed at that address and who took sick suddenly and died yesterday morning before medical assistance could arrive. She is believed to have died of heart trouble. ** UNCONSCIOUS; WILL RECOVER Walter KILLIP, 60 years old, of No. 524 Court street, was found unconscious in his room there yesterday noon when a tube attached to a gas plate became disconnected and the fumes entered the room. A tenant of the block, smelling gas, investigated its source and discovered KILLIP lying on the floor. He was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital in the ambulance, where it was said last night that his recovery was joked for. ** NINETY DAYS FOR THEFT Man Admits He Stole Merchandise from Department Store Samuel GREENBERG, 40 years old, of No. 53 Hoeltzer street, who conducts a cobbling shop in North street, was arraigned before Judge KOHLMETZ in City Court yesterday on a charge of petit larceny <snip> didn't get the rest ** MOTHER AND SON BURIED Claire and Jesse HUMELBAUGH Laid to Rest Side by Side Jesse C. HUMELBAUGH, well-known newspaper man, and his mother, Mrs. Claire L. HUMELBAUGH, were laid side by side at Riverside cemetery yesterday afternoon. Double funeral services were held at 2 o'clock at the home, No. 24 Rundel park. Rev. Pierre CUSHING, of St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Le Roy, conducted the services. About fifty members and former members of the editorial staffs of Rochester newspapers were present as well as a large number of former associates and friends of Mrs. HUMELBAUGH. ** GROCER FOR 25 YEARS James C. OATWAY, Who Conducted Business Here, Dies in Byron James C. OATWAY, for twenty-five years a leading grocer of this city, died Thursday afternoon at the family home in Byron, aged 54 years. He was a life member of Yonnondio Lodge F and A. M. He entered the grocery business when a young man with George W. PEARSE. He conducted a grocery store at Clinton avenue south and Alexander street. He was a member of the old Rochester Grocery Company. Mr. OATWAY leaves his wife, Minnie GIBBS OATWAY; two sisters, Mrs. George W. PEARSE, of this city, and Mary OATWAY, of Byron; four brothers, William OATWAY, of Jackson, Mich.; Charles F. OATWAY, of this city, and Thomas and Harry OATWAY, of Byron. ** SERVED IN CIVIL WAR Charles H. Barker Was Member of Ninth N. Y. Heavy Artillery Charles H. BARKER, 76 years old, died Thursday evening at St. Mary's Hospital. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth CORRIGAN; one daughter, Mrs. Walter H. BROCKWAY; three sons, Newton W., of Oswego; Benjamin F., of New York, and Harrison M. BARKER, of this city; one sister, Mrs. Margaret (F or P)ERGHAN?, of Syracuse; one brother, William P. BARKER, of Clyde. Mr. BARKER was a Civil war veteran and a member of the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery. The body has been removed to the family home, No. ??? Pollard avenue, where the funeral services will take place at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be made at Maplewood cemetery, Clyde, to-morrow afternoon. ** BURIAL OF W. H. SMITH Member of Drygoods Firm Laid to Rest in Geneva Cemetery. The funeral of William Henry SMITH, senior member of the wholesale drygoods firm of Smith, Bier & Gormly, who died Tuesday, took place at 11 o'clock yesterday from the family home, No. 256 Alexander street, Rev. Samuel TYLER, D. D., rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, officiated. The body was taken to Geneva for interment. The business place of Smith, Bier & Gormly in St. Paul street was closed all day out of respect to Mr. SMITH. The bearers were John WHITEMAN, C. P. LINCOLN, Charles LOUSTER, A. V. DURAND, William CULLEN and F. P. BREWSTER. ** JAMES H. AKINS James H. AKINS, a residence of Albion, died on Thursday in the Highland Hospital. He leaves two sons, William C. AKINS, of Rochester and Miller H. AKINS, of Albion; one daughter, Mrs. Ward DORRANCE, of Albion, and a sister, Mrs. Charles KAISER, of Rochester. MRS. MARGARET MILES PAEHLING died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her home, No. 143 North Union street. Besides her mother, Mrs. Margaret MILLER, of Interlaken, she leaves four sisters, Mrs. James HANLON, of Rochester; Mrs. Michael LYMAN and Mrs. Julia POST, of Buffalo, and Miss Catherine MILES, of Interlaken, and three brothers, John, of Ithaca; and James and Patrick MILES, of Interlaken. JACOB BARNETT died Thursday evening at the home of his son, Samuel BARNETT, No. 53 Vienna street. He leaves four sons, Samuel, Edward and Charles BARNETT, of Rochester; Max BARNETT, of Hollywood, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. David Levi and Miss Minnie BARNETT; twenty grand children and five great grandchildren. MARTIN FOREHLER died Thursday evening at the family home, No. 389 Campbell street. He leaves his wife, Mary KOHLMEIER FROEHLER; four sons, Michael, of Cincinnati; Frank K. Edward M., and Joseph J., of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Charles J. BIESENBACH, Mrs. Leo J. KNOPF, Mrs. Frank A. TSCHIDERER and Miss Rose B. FROEHLER, and fifteen grandchildren. ** AMNESIA VICTIM CURED Leaving City With Recovered Wife, He is Said to Be Himself Again After making a farewell visit to the General Hospital, where George SHEPPARD, 25 years old, of New York was a patient during the early days of the week while he was suffering from an attack of amnesia, Mr. and Mrs. SHEPPARD left for New York yesterday morning. It was said yesterday that SHEPPARD had recovered completely from the effects of the ailment. The couple left the hospital Thursday night. Yesterday morning they returned to the hospital, where SHEPPARD was examined by physicians and pronounced cured. When the couple left to continue their interrupted honeymoon, they did so with the well wishes of a number of friends they had made during SHEPPARD'S short stay here. ** MAN FOUND DEAD IN HOME Although John HIGGINS, 50 years old, of No. 135 Milburn street, apparently had been dead three days that fact was not discovered until late Thursday night when neighbors forced an entrance to the place where he lived alone. The man was found sitting upright in a chair before a table where he undoubtedly had been eating when stricken by what is believed to have been a heart attack Coroner David H. ATWATER ordered the body taken to the morgue, where he will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. ** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily September 27, 1905 JOSEPH COUPLAND Former Resident of Putnam Settlement Dead at East Shelby Joseph COUPLAND, a former well known resident of the Putnam Settlement, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Anna CLARK, a widow, at East Shelby. He had been in failing health some time and a week ago Monday he suffered a stroke of paralysis, which was the cause of his death. If Mr. COUPLAND had lived until November 5th he would have been eighty years old. He was born in Lincolnshire, Eng., and came to this country and settled at Easy Shelby in 1858. About 1880 he bought the Osgood PUTNAM farm in the Putnam Settlement and lived there until a year ago last March, when he sold the place and went to East Shelby to live. His only surviving blood relatives are a nephew, John W. COUPLAND, and three nieces, Misses Rose E., Kate and Anna C. COUPLAND, all of Batavia. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. CLARK at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and the remains will be brought to Batavia for interment in the Elmwood cemetery. ************************************ 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 8, 1905 Death of Mother Superior Sister Mary Scholastica CORBETT, mother superior of the Sisters of Mercy of the Buffalo diocese, died in Buffalo, on Wednesday evening, aged 53. She was never stationed here, but had made many visits to the Batavia convent. The funeral will be held from St. Bridget's church, Buffalo, tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. St. Joseph's school was closed yesterday out of respect to her memory. ************************************ 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 February 22, 1905 Mrs. W. A. PUBLOW'S Mother Dead Mrs. Giles B. CRANDALL, mother of Mrs. W. A. PUBLOW of New York, formerly of Batavia, died last evening at her home in Palmyra, aged 70 years. Besides her husband and Mrs. PUBLOW she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Arthur LAMPSON of Brooklyn and Mrs. Oliver DURFEE and Miss Nellie CRANDALL of Palmyra. ************************************ 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 June 27, 1905 MRS. JOHN CRAMPTON Former Resident of Stafford Dies in Mobile, Ala., at the Age of 87 Mrs. Harriet CRAMPTON of Mobile, Ala., widow of John CRAMPTON, an early resident of this section and mother of Dr. Orson L. CRAMPTON, ex-superintendent of the United States Marine Hospital at Mobile, died in Mobile yesterday, aged 87 years. She had been in feeble health some time, owing to an attack of paralysis. Mrs. CRAMPTON was a woman of strong character and admirable personal qualities. She had a wide circle of friends, both in this vicinity and in Mobile, who will mourn her death. She was the oldest daughter of the late Oliver CAMPBELL, one of the first settlers of the town of Stafford, and a sister to the late Levi O. CAMPBELL of this town. The remains will arrive in Batavia on Thursday morning, accompanied by Dr. CRAMPTON. Brief services will be held at the grave in the Batavia cemetery. ************************************ 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 March 17, 1905 MRS. ROBERT W. CRAIG Her Death at Cambridge, Mass - The Burial to Be in Batavia Tomorrow Mrs. Phoebe A. CRAIG, widow of Robert W. CRAIG and a former Batavian, died suddenly at the home of her only child, Edward R. CRAIG, at Cambridge, Mass., on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Dropsy was the cause of death. Mrs. CRAIG moved from Batavia about twenty years ago, her home here being at No. 11 Bank street. Her husband, who was a well known citizen, was a contractor and builder. Mrs. CRAIG'S remains will be brought to Batavia tomorrow morning at 10:32 o'clock and will be interred in the Batavia cemetery beside those of her husband. ************************************ 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 April 25, 1905 MRS. JAMES CRAMTON Resident of Stone Church Dies From Pneumonia at the Age of Seventy Stone Church, April 25 - The death of Mrs. James CRAMTON, who had been in feeble health some time, occurred on Sunday night. For several years she had suffered from bronchial trouble, and a week ago had taken ill with pneumonia, which was the direct cause of her death. Mrs. CRAMTON, whose maiden name was Dora KELSEY, was born October 24, 1834, in the northern part of Le Roy and consequently was 70 years of age. She was united in marriage to James CRAMTON on December 5, 1869, and had lived in Stone Church since that time. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Carlos J. and Henry CRAMTON; two sisters, Mrs. Luther BANNISTER of Stone Church and Mrs. HOWARD, who lives in California, and a brother who lives in Iowa. She was a devoted wife and mother. Early in life she was converted in the Baptist faith, and as long as her health permitted was an active worker in the church and Sunday school here. The funeral will be held in the church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. James A. ANDERSON officiating. The interment will be in the Stone Church Rural cemetery. ************************************ 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 April 25, 1905 MRS. JAMES CRAMTON Resident of Stone Church Dies From Pneumonia at the Age of Seventy Stone Church, April 25 - The death of Mrs. James CRAMTON, who had been in feeble health some time, occurred on Sunday night. For several years she had suffered from bronchial trouble, and a week ago had taken ill with pneumonia, which was the direct cause of her death. Mrs. CRAMTON, whose maiden name was Dora KELSEY, was born October 24, 1834, in the northern part of Le Roy and consequently was 70 years of age. She was united in marriage to James CRAMTON on December 5, 1869, and had lived in Stone Church since that time. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Carlos J. and Henry CRAMTON; two sisters, Mrs. Luther BANNISTER of Stone Church and Mrs. HOWARD, who lives in California, and a brother who lives in Iowa. She was a devoted wife and mother. Early in life she was converted in the Baptist faith, and as long as her health permitted was an active worker in the church and Sunday school here. The funeral will be held in the church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. James A. ANDERSON officiating. The interment will be in the Stone Church Rural cemetery. ************************************ 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 April 29, 1905 MRS. JAMES COVERT DEAD AT THE AGE OF 73 LONG AN ESTEEMED RESIDENT OF EAST PEMBROKE East Pembroke, April 29 - Mrs. Mary COVERT, wife of James H. COVERT, a prominent merchant of this place, died at ?:45 o'clock this morning after an illness of several months from consumption. Mrs. COVERT was 73 years of age, having been born in Corfu on April 7(?), 1832. She was married to Mr. COVERT on July 1, 1858 and they moved to East Pembroke in April, 1869, where they have (? since resided ?). Mrs. COVERT was a faithful and (?) member of the Presbyterian church, and had a host of friends. Her kind ways and loving disposition endeared her to all. Mr. COVERT survives her and she leaves a brother, J.L. WEBB of Burlington, Wis., and two nieces, Misses Anna Grace NEWELL, who is teaching in Smith College, Northampton, Mass., and Mary NEWELL, whose home is with Mr. and Mrs. COVERT. Her only daughter, Miss Grace COVERT, died of consumption in July, 1901. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. The funeral will be held from the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the burial will be in Evergreen Hill cemetery, Corfu. Mrs. Francis McARTHUR of Chicago and Mrs. George H. CHADEAYNE of Buffalo, sister and niece of Mrs. COVERT, arrived last evening and were at the bedside at the time death came. Miss Anna NEWELL will arrive from Northampton, Mass., tonight. ************************************ 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 March 20th or 21st, 1905 MISS HARRIET MILLIS She Died at the General Hospital in Buffalo After an Operation Elba, March 20 - Miss Harriet MILLIS, aged 18 years, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MILLIS, died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at the general hospital in Buffalo, where she submitted to an operation about two weeks ago for the removal of a goiter. She had been in failing health for several years and the trying ordeal which she was compelled to endure proved to be more than her frail system could endure. Miss MILLIS is survived, besides her parents, by one sister, Mrs. Newton BARR, and one brother, Edgar MILLIS, both of Elba. She was a most estimable girl and was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends. The sympathy of the entire community is expressed for the bereaved family. The remains were brought to Elba today and the funeral will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the family home. ************************************ 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 May 6, 1905 VICTIM OF A CANCER EXPIRED SUDDENLY PLAN TO REMOVE WILLIAM MILLER'S STOMACH William MILLER of No. 5 Prune street died suddenly at 6:25 o'clock last evening at the hospital, where he was taken yesterday morning, in anticipation of an operation today for the removal of his stomach, which was to have been performed by Dr. MANSPERGER of Buffalo, assisted by Dr. Frank TOZIER, Mr. MILLER'S physician, and others. Mr. MILLER had been suffering from cancer of the stomach for some time. He was told that the only chance for his life was to have his stomach removed and that there were only three cases on record where patients had survived such an operation. He expressed a desire to have the operation performed and so he was taken to the hospital yesterday morning. Dr. Frank TOZIER called there about 6 p.m. to see him and to administer a stomach wash. "Mr. MILLER strained and retched very much while receiving the wash," Dr. TOZIER said today, "as his stomach was extremely irritable. Just after I had finished irrigating him he was suddenly seized with an attack of collapse, which appeared to be apoplexy, and passed into immediate unconsciousness, dying within 15 minutes. I believe that on account of his straining and the very poor condition of his arteries that he ruptured a blood vessel in his brain and that that was the cause of his death." Mr. MILLER was born in Germany 66 years ago on March 3d and came to Batavia from Buffalo eight years ago. His wife died on April 24, 1904. He is survived by two sons, Adam MILLER of Schuylerville and Fred MILLER of Batavia, and four daughters, Mrs. Adolph SCHLENKER and Mrs. Fred COLEMAN of Buffalo, Mrs. Thomas BERNARD of Dansville and Mrs. Joseph MURK of Auburn. The funeral will be held from the family residence at 2 p.m. on Monday and the interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. ************************************ 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 February 10, 1905 PETER J. M'VEAN Well Known Resident of Stafford Dies at His Home From Apoplexy Peter J. McVEAN died at his home, Bassett place, in the town of Stafford, at 7 o'clock last evening, on the fortieth anniversary of his marriage. He suffered a severe attack of pneumonia in 1900, from which he never fully recovered, although for about eight months his health had been fairly good. On Monday he suffered a stroke of apoplexy and on Wednesday another followed. After that he sank rapidly. Mr. McVEAN, who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. McVEAN, would have been 65 years old in June next and all but 14 years of his life were spent in Genesee County. He was widely known and highly respected, especially among Scotch people, being the chief of his clan, and his death will be a source of genuine sorrow to all who were acquainted with him. He was thoughtful and kind to all and was a great favorite with children. He was a member of the Le Roy Presbyterian church, and of the Stafford Grange, of which he was master many years. At the time of his death he was an assessor in Stafford. On February 9, 1865, Mr. McVEAN was married to Miss Lile [sic] M. BASSETT, who survives him, with a daughter, Mrs. Frank H. BENEDICT of Stafford, and a brother, Supervisor Arch McVEAN of Le Roy. The funeral will be at the house at 1 p.m. on Monday and the burial will be in the Stafford cemetery. ************************************ 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 February 13, 1905 (this article includes a picture of Peter J. McVEAN) FUNERAL OF P.J. M'VEAN Services Held at His Late Residence in Stafford This Afternoon The funeral of Peter J. McVEAN, a well known resident of Stafford and a brother of Supervisor McVEAN of Le Roy, who died on Thursday night, was held from his late home at 1 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. Warren S. STONE, pastor of the Le Roy Presbyterian church, officiating. The interment was in the Stafford cemetery. ************************************ Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department NY-OLD-NEWS-L@rootsweb.com

The Attica News Attica, Wyoming Co. NY Published Thursday, Jan. 9, 1908 "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 1907." November 7, 1907 Republicans carried off the honors at the election on Tuesday. STONE family reunion was held Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. STONE. Deaths mentioned: Orange TUTTLE of Johnsonburg, Oct. 31st, aged 86 years. George BEY, Sr., of Orangeville this morning, aged 72 years. Mrs. Charles M. KIMBALL of Linden last Thursday. She was the mother of Mrs. Carl YERS of Attica. Married, October 30, in Orangeville, Blanche GATH to Frank G. GLOR. Substitution Carrier MICHAELS now carries the mail on route No. 3, on account of the illness of the regular carrier, F. M. DRAPER. Mrs. T. B. WHITE of North Collins, mother of Mrs. E. A. ENSIGN, died Sunday, P. HANIFAN now employed in LeRoy has bought a home there Births: A girl Wednesday, Oct. 30th, at Charles CONDITS Boy, Oct. 30th at Lewis ROMASSER's Nov. 14-Obituary: Mrs. George PAGE, Sr., of E. Bethany, found dead in bed Sunday. Roswell Edward CURTISS of Alexander aged 22, died Sunday. Mrs. Daniel GAFNER, nee Nellie LINCOLN, of Caledonia, aged 24. Funeral and burial at Varysburg, Monday. Adam HEIDENRICH of Cleveland, O., Friday. Mrs. Lurancy TRACY, Monday, aged 68, burial at Darien. Mary C. CAMPBELL of Alden died at Cowlesville Friday. Nathaniel KELLOGG of Orangeville died on Friday. Mabel Van VALKENBURG and Robert P. LOWE of Ellicottville were married Wednesday by Justice PRESCOTT. William BECKWITH of West Bethany was seriously injured by the breaking of a small engine on Friday. W. N. SALISBURY is appointed manager of the Bell Telephone exchange at Varysburg. Born Friday to Rev. and Mrs. Charles GREENE of Little Marsh, Pa., a daughter in a Buffalo hospital. Anton PAULEY has bought lots on Jefferson Street and will build a greenhouse. M. H. QUALE will move to California Quite a snowstorm Wednesday. Nov. 21-Death of Edward D. TOLLES, prominent citizen and lifelong resident occurred Tuesday. Other deaths: Edward DALY of Buffalo, formerly of Attica, Monday. Henry MATTESON, Civil War veteran, Tuesday. Jacob CONRAD of Alexander Friday. Eugene BLAKELY Saturday of heart disease at Tenafly, N. J. Postal clerk HOLCOMB was injured slightly in a railroad wreck at Sterlington, Saturday. Albert TOMS fell Monday and sustained painful bruises. Hymeneal: Lillian DAUBER and Jacob SCHAUB were married Wednesday. John LAMPKE and Helen CARLSON were married Saturday. Ida GASSMAN and Harry BAUER were married Wednesday. Fred KRYMAN was painfully burned at the foundry on Friday. A. F. BELKNAP's barn at Linden was burned on Saturday. Mary GARRY and James KEENAN were married, Nov. 13, in St. Nicholas' church at North Java. James BARNES has bought Jacob DUENCH's blacksmith shop. Born, Monday, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh MCKERNAN. D. W. BUNNELL and wife celebrated their 47 wedding anniversary Tuesday. Nov. 28-Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John MERLE of South Attica was celebrated Nov. 20. The Hugh MILLER dry goods company is incorporated at Albany this week. Rev. Warren N. NEVIUS preached his first sermon as pastor of the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Mrs. Charles B. PARKER of Alden died Thursday, aged 98 years. Engagement of Burley SMITH to Margaret LAWRENCE MERRY of Ilion has been announced. The Charles KRIEGELSTEIN farm of 200 acres has been sold to William RICHTER of Varysburg. Sarah D. RIDGE has sold her 135-acre farm near Linden to Robert D. SCOTT of Lansing, Mich. Ralph EMERSON, Jr. is the name of the new boy at Ralph E. SPAULDING's. Dr. J. F. CROWLEY has moved back to Batavia. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily August 11, 1905 Mrs. Elizabeth MICKEL'S Death Indian Falls, Aug. 11 - Mrs. Elizabeth MICKEL died at her home here on Wednesday after nearly a year's illness with heart trouble. She leaves three sons, William MICKEL of Michigan, Alonzo MICKEL of this place, and John MATTHEWS, a son by a former husband. The funeral was at the home at 1 p.m. today. *************************************** 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 March 27th or 28th, 1905 MRS. JOHN M'VEAN Resident of East Pembroke Dead at the Advanced Age of 93 Years East Pembroke, March 27 - Mrs. Isabel McVEAN died at 3 p.m. yesterday at her home in this place, after an illness of six weeks with kidney trouble. She was 93 years of age, having been born in Monroe county on March 15, 1812. She lived several years at Corfu, but for thirty years she had been a resident of this place. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. She had been a cripple 10 years and had been confined to her home. Her kind ways and genial disposition won her a large circle of friends. Mrs. McVEAN'S husband, John McVEAN, died about twenty years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen HARTSHORN of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Mrs. George GOULD of East Pembroke: two sons, Daniel McVEAN of Corfu and John McVEAN of Grand Rapids, Mich., and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held from her late home on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. George G. SCARLES officiating. The burial will take place at Evergreen Hill cemetery, Corfu. *************************************** 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 September 9, 1905 Death of Native of Darien Mrs. Catherine MILLER, who was born in Darien 71 years ago, died on Thursday at the home of her niece, Mrs. J.D, MacMASTER of Churchville. She had been an invalid many years. Her nearest relative, Mrs. Elizabeth PALMER, sustained several injuries while assisting her to a chair recently. *************************************** 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 October 11, 1905 O.J. MILLS Dead in Michigan O.J. MILLS, who formerly lived on Willow street in Batavia and was employed as a fireman on the Central about three years ago, died at his home in Dimondale, Mich., on Sunday after a long illness from stomach trouble. He came here from Elba and went from here to Dimondale. He is survived by his wife and a son about 21 years old. ************************************ 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 30, 1905 MRS. OTIS A. MINER Former Resident of Batavia Died Yesterday at Blackwell, Okla. Mrs. Ada M. MINER, wife of Otis A. MINER and daughter of J. Corydon WALKER of Batavia, died yesterday morning at her home at Blackwell, Okla. No particulars have been received. The body will be brought to Batavia for interment. Mrs. MINER was born in Byron and was 40 years old. She was married to Mr. MINER on April 23, 1870, and had lived in the West 21 or 22 years. Many friends in Batavia and Byron will learn of her death with sorrow. Besides her father and husband, she is survived by two children, Austin and Harriet; a sister, Mrs. John R. HEINTZ of Buffalo, and two brothers, Frank C. WALKER of Stafford and Harry C. WALKER of Byron. ************************************ Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department NY-OLD-NEWS-L@rootsweb.com