Carthage, Jefferson Co, NY printed in The Carthage Republican, Wednesday March 18, 1914 John MacDONALD died at his home in Alexandria street yesterday afternoon at 2, aged 63 years, eleven months and 24 days. He had been in failing health for some time. He was born in Stewart, Canada, March 21, 1850, and was the son of Catherine and the late John MacDONALD. Mr. MacDONALD came to this country several years ago and had for many years been a lumberman and a contractor nearly all his life. The survivors are his widow, Sarah Jane; six sons, James of West Carthage, Alexander, John C., Daniel and Mattison of this village, and William of Watertown; by one daughter, Mrs. David SHANNON, jr. of this village and by his mother, Mrs. Catherine MacDONALD who is nearly 100 years of age, of West Carthage. The funeral will be held from St. James church Friday morning at 9 and interment will be made in St. James cemetery. North Lawrence C. F. CONNELLY was in Malone Tuesday. Over $16 was realized at the social and supper held at Edward TANNER's by the Club Workers of the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday evening. L. C. BURNHAM spent Tuesday in Malone. Clarence CRASPER of Brasher Falls was in town Tuesday. Mrs. Martin FLINT has returned home from Carthage. G. R. HAKINS of Rutland, Vt., spent the week-end with his grandmother, Mrs. Guy HAKINS. Miss Gladys BURNHAM returned home Monday from visiting her sister in Fort Jackson. L. R. CURTIS of Brasher Centre was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. CLARK Saturday. Stewart FLINT of Schroon Lake is visiting relatives in this village. John GREEN of Toledo, Ohio is a visitor in town. Miss Belle ALLEN of Gouverneur was a guest of H. E. MERRILL's Saturday. Rev. John TAGG and Mrs. F. L. DAVIS attended the Sunday school convention at West Stockholm Saturday. There will be a stereopticon lecture on forestry in the High school building Thursday evening, March 19, under the direction of the state forestry commissioner. Mrs. James KINGSTON was a visitor in Moira Wednesday. C. A. CLARK called on friends in Winthrop Tuesday. transcribed by Sheila Lofft Strickland

Watertown, Jefferson Co, NY printed in the Watertown Daily Times, Saturday, Sept. 30, 1911 DIED SUDDENLY ON CHURCH STEPS (Special to The Times) Carthage, Sept 30. - The body of Duncan McDONALD of West Carthage, who died suddenly in Brewerton near Syracuse last night, is expected to arrive here this evening for funeral and interment. Mr. McDONALD was 70 years old and had been a lumber dealer in this village. He recently purchased a farm near Brewerton and, with his son, Allen McDONALD of this village, drove there Wednesday. Last night he was found in an unconscious condition in front of the Church of Christ in Brewerton and died about ten minutes later. Coroner KINNE of Syracuse was called and it is believed that death was due to heart trouble. His eldest son, John McDONALD, president of the village of Carthage, was notified last night of his father's sudden death and left this morning by automobile for Watertown to take an early train. Duncan McDONALD was born Aug. 27, 1840. He is survived by two daughters, Anna and Cassie, both of West Carthage, and eight sons, Albert of Virginia City, Minn. and John, George, James, Duncan, jr., Alexander, Henry and Alan, all of West Carthage. Funeral of Leslie McGILL Gouverneur, Sept 30 - The funeral of Leslie McGILL of the town of Clare was held yesterday afternoon at Edwards and it was very largely attended. Mr. McGILL died Wednesday at the home of his brother, Hiram, in the town of Clare, after a long illness caused from tuberculosis, aged 39 years. He was born in Edwards and had always made his home in that section. He is survived by his widow; one daughter; three brothers, Clinton of Edwards, Hiram of Clare and John McGILL, who resides in the west; and one sister, Mrs. WILEY, who lives in the central part of the state. transcribed by Sheila Lofft Strickland

Carthage, Jefferson Co, NY printed in The Carthage Republican, Wednesday June 12, 1907 McDONALD - HALEY At Our Lady of the Sacred Heart church in Watertown last Wednesday afternoon occurred the marriage of Daniel McDONALD of Carthage to Miss Mary HALEY of Watertown. Miss Mary McDONALD, a sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid, and David P. SHANNON of Carthage was best man. After a short wedding trip they will reside in Watertown where Mr. McDONALD is employed by the New York Air Brake Company. He is a son of John McDONALD of this village. The bride is well known both in Watertown and Carthage. SCHANTZ - HUBBARD At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill H. PALMER on Stone street, yesterday afternoon occurred the marriage of Miss Lulu B. HUBBARD of Herrings, to Henry J. SCHANTZ of Castorland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. W. ALLEN, pastor of the Baptist church, in the presence of only a few relatives of both parties. Lee HUBBARD of Herrings, a brother of the bride, was best man and Miss Rose SCHANTZ of Castorland, a sister of the groom was bridesmaid. A wedding lunch was served after which Mr. and Mrs. SCHANTZ boarded the 2:20 train for a trip through central New York. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus HUBBARD of Herrings and has many friends in Carthage. The groom is a prominent young man of Castorland. LOCALS and PERSONALS Edward NUNN of Ilion was a recent caller on friends in town. Dr. F. W. BRUCE has been spending a few days at T. I. Park. J. P. BUDD called on friends in Gouverneur over Sunday. Wirt BARKER who has been ill for several days is about again. Wayne BARKER of Deferit has been visitin his brother in town. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas HIRSCHEY were in Castorland over Sunday. John BOWE has been calling on friends in Peekskill for a few days. G. T. SCHULL came up from Middletown, Conn., to spend Sunday in Carthage. John SEUBERT of Camden was a Saturday visitor at the home of George KAPFER. John McDONALD is quite ill at his home on upper State street, with typhoid fever. Dr. H. D. BINGLE spent Saturday and Sunday with his family at Baldwinsville. James HALL of Munnsville was a weekend caller with his family on the West side. Dr. E. A. SIMONDS is building a fine tennis court adjoining his residence on West street. Mr. and Mrs. Edward MARTIN and son of Lowville were Sunday callers with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. MAYNARD of Watertown were entertained Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. BURHANS. R. M. GORDON of Syracuse was at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. GORDON over Sunday. Mrs. Kate BABCOCK of Lowville has been a guest at the home of Mrs. Mary WOOLWORTH on the West side. John J. CARNEY of Cornell University arrived here yesterday to spend the summer with his mother, Mrs. J. H. CARNEY. Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. BANNISTER and children of New York are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. THOMPSON. Mrs. M. J. DESMORE and Mrs. G. F. ULLMAN were in Hendersonville last week attending the Universalist church convention. A son and heir was born to Dr. and Mrs. H. E. PHELPS last Sunday and great is the rejoicing in the PHELPS household. Dr. and Mrs. S. L. MERRILL and Mr. and Mrs. James H. DAVIS attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles REED in Sterlingville Friday. Lynde COIT is in Syracuse visiting his brothers Lawrence and J. Olin COIT who graduate this week from Syracuse University. William FLATLEY of Woodland, Maine, has been appointed superintendent of the Champion Paper mill and will remove to this village. Mr. FLATLEY formerly lived here. Mrs. FLATLEY arrived in town last night. transcribed by Sheila Lofft Strickland

Lowville, Lewis Co, NY printed in The Journal and Republican, Thursday, Sept 3, 1903 Mrs. Mary E. McDONALD, wife of Duncan McDONALD, died at her home in this village (Deer River) after a few days illness August 26th, aged 56 years. Mrs. McDONALD was held in high esteem by all who had formed her acquaintance. She was nearly always at home, attending to her household duties and the wants of her family, who will miss a dutiful companion and a loving mother. She is survived by a husband and ten children, eight sons and two daughters, J. Abner, of Michigan; John, of Carthage; Eugene, Duncan, Sandy, Henry, Allen, Cassie and Anna, of this place. Her funeral was held from St. James church, Carthage, Saturday; interment at that place. One of the largest processions seldom seen here followed the remains to Carthage and attended her funeral. Those from away were Mr. and Mrs. William ABRAMS, Mr. and Mrs. Albert ABRAMS, Mr. and Mrs. Steven ABRAMS, from Canada; Mrs. J. CRONIN and son, Lyon Falls; John ALQUIRE, of Page, besides several others from different portions of the county. Mr. and Mrs. McDONALD had resided at Deer River since 1890 and in the county for 35 years. Abner McDONALD, who was engaged in the lumber forests of Michigan, arrived at his father's home here Monday night, two days after the funeral of his mother had taken place. Mr. and Mrs. Frank ROOT, of Michigan City, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. AUSTIN and other friends here. Mr. and Mrs. ROOT are to make Watertown their future home. The Deer River village school will commence September 8th, with Miss Hattie RICH, of Lowville, a former successful teacher, and Miss Edith LOOMIS, of Copenhagen, a new teacher. Walton S. HARTWELL and son William are guests of R. C. OTIS and family. Mr. HARTWELL is a former resident of Denmark, where he owns a farm, but now resides at Mexico, N. Y. Monday night the young associates of Miss Grace ROOT made her a birthday surprise at the home of her parents in Denmark. A goodly number were present and an enjoyable time was had. Tokens of the occasion were left in remembrance. Rev. W. J. LEVERETT, brother of Rev. T. F. LEVERETT, of this place, arrived here Monday on a short visit. Mr. LEVERETT is a former missionary to Hainan, China. He has been absent for a year past, but will soon resume his work again among the celestials. transcribed by Sheila Lofft Strickland

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee Co., NY February 9 1889/cont'd- Other News, Out and About. MRS. MARBLE'S GOOD FORTUNE. Sheriff REEDY discovered yesterday a person for whom the authorities at Syracuse have been looking for about ten years, says Friday's News. About thirty years ago a woman, whose name was Permelia DAY, left the vicinity of Syracuse, where she had resided, and came to this county. A short time after her arrival here she married Samuel MARBLE, a resident of the town of Alabama, and lived with him up to the time of his death, which occurred last November. About ten years ago, through the death of a relative near Syracuse, Mrs. MARBLE became entitled to considerable property, and she advertised for far and near under her maiden name. None of the advertisements ever happened to reach her, and as very few persons in this locality knew her maiden name she was not aware of the good fortune in store for her. The Syracuse people have written to Elijah DAY, of East Pembroke, several times during the past decade, but she was not a relative of his, and he was unable to give them any information. A short time since Sheriff REEDY received a communication from them in regard to the matter and he immediately set to work to find whether or not such a person now resided in the county. His efforts were rewarded with success, and the old lady, who is still living in Alabama and is said to be in straitened circumstances, will become the possessor of her inheritance. Just how much, it is not known, but it is thought by the Sheriff that the sum will be sufficient to render her comfortable for the remainder of her life. * * AUCTION SALES. Posters have been printed at the Spirit of the Times office announcing auction sales as follows: Thursday, Feb'y 14: Fred SPECNER(sp?) will sell, on the Harvey SHERWOOD farm, one mile west of North Byron, three good farm horses, one cow, one two-year old heifer, wagons, buggies, sleighs, cutters, plows, drags, harness and other farm equipments. Will also sell a quantity of good household furniture. C.H. REYNOLDS, auctioneer. Thursday, Feb'y 21st: Henry SPRAGUE will sell at his place, in the Cady neighborhood, several good farm horses, a number of cows, some coming in, wagons, plows, reaper, cultivators, cross-cut saws, harness, blankets, and a large quantity of farm requisites. C.H. REYNOLDS, auctioneer. Tuesday, Feb'y 26th: Wm. HEYWOOD will sell at his residence at north Oakfield, one horse, one cow and a two-year old heifer, both coming in, 15 fowls, wagons, buggies, and sleighs, potatoes, stove wood, etc. Will also offer for sale his house and five acres of land well watered and fruited. Jas. F. TILLEY, auctioneer. * * PAVILION FINANCES. The Pavilion correspondent of the Le Roy Times understands "that suit has been brought by Boston wool men against Messrs. John DOTY, W.L. BRADLEY, and Wm. AUSTIN as joint partners in the wool-buying business for a deficiency of $23,000 in Mr. DOTY's accounts. Whether or not it can be shown that these three men were in joint partnership is the point in question. After Messrs. BRADLEY and AUSTIN's expensive experience in making themselves good on the DOTY farm property, they have the sympathy of all who know them in this matter. The same writer also says that "The Gilmore Wine Company seems to be in a serious condition just now. Mr. GILMORE seems to have little to do with it. Curious rumors regarding it are in the air." * * Festival Concert. The chief attraction at the Opera House next week will be the Festival Concert to be given next Tuesday evening by the Haydn String Quartette from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The musicians who form the Haydn Quartette are all artists who stand high in their profession and Mr. JOHNSON has been especially fortunate in securing the services of the distinguished violincellist, Mr. Ernest SCHROEDER, who is now the solo cellist of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The ladies who assist the Quartette are both well known in Batavia and vicinity and their selections will prove attractive features of the program. As this is the first Orchestral concert given in Batavia this season and as entertainments of this kind have in the past, been well attended and thoroughly appreciated, it is safe to predict that the Festival Concert will attract a large audience. * * His Hat Saved Him. A.E. MILLER, superintendent of the Le Roy salt works, had a very narrow escape from serious if not fatal injuries, last Saturday. He was near one of the derricks, when a hammer fell from a distance of about 30 feet and struck the top of Mr. MILLER's derby hat, breaking the crown, but not reaching his head. Had he worn a soft hat he would probably have been severely injured, and indeed, it is remarkable that this was not the case, even with the stiff hat. - Gazette. * * MEETING OF THE FARMERS' CLUB. At the Farmers Club meeting on Tuesday afternoon the above topic was discussed by a dozen of our best farmers, while several others listened attentively to gather instruction. The meeting opened with a lengthy essay from John G. FARGO, of Batavia, who could not be present. The following is a condensation of the paper: He stated that in both quantity and quality of dairy product Genesee county was behind the larger part of the state, while he yet believed that few counties were better adapted to the profitable keeping of cows. He earnestly urged the importance of more care in the keeping of cows, and very emphatically declared that after all other expenses had been incurred the entire profit would be lost by neglect or carelessness in the manufacture of either butter or cheese. He advocated co-operation as a means of more sure and larger profit from dairy products, saying that a co-operative factory centrally located and easy of access would secure to farmers not only the advantage of all the improved methods and processes in manufacturing and a certainty of measured profit, but would relieve the household and especially the housewife from much weariness, annoyance and discomfort necessarily attendant upon butter and cheese making as one of the domestic arts. Mr. Van VALKENBURG, of Le Roy, was called upon and gave some very valuable information in butter making. His remarks, boiled down, were about as follows: The most of our farmers are not particular enough in selecting cows for butter making. No matter what the breed may be he has found three kinds of cows, as follows: 1st the cow that gives good, rich milk, which he styles the "butter cow;" 2d, the cow that gives equally rich milk, but the cream does not readily separate--this is the cheese cow; 3d, the cow that gives a good quantity of milk, but it is worthless for butter or cheese. Such cows a butter maker should get rid of. Cows should be tested often by numbering them and numbering a like number of glasses in which the milk should be placed and left until the cream rises. Select the cows that give the most cream and dispose of the others. Mr. Van VALKENBURG keeps 27 cows and finds that the half breed Jerseys are more profitable than the thoroughbred. Cows should have the best of care and be made to produce butter the most of the year if they are to be profitable keepers. He finds a ready sale, for every pound of butter made on his farm, at 30 cts. per pound. Farmer CLAPSADDLE thought that creamery pails and cool wells produced as good butter as expensive creameries. Mr. DASCOMB was quite satisfied with his cows and their butter production. He says they bring him in about $60 each per year, and customers come for his butter as fast as it can be made. Farmer BURKE thinks Genesee county a better grain county than a dairy one and has great faith in a good milker, if the milk does not produce as much cream as some others. "Milk is good," he says, "for tables and other purposes besides butter making. Mr. HOUSEMAN told of two neighbors he knew, who owned the same number of cows but one got double the quantity of milk that the other did. He found the difference was in the men, not in the cows. One was orderly and fed and watered each animal with care, at regular times. He was gentle with them, and the cows in turn were quiet and orderly. The other man would pitch a forkful of hay over the fence and let the cow get it that could, and there was no order in feeding. He was rough with them and they grew wild and unruly. Mr. TOWNSEND found that winter dairying was the most profitable as butter then brought a better price. He agreed with Mr. Van VALKENBURG in the selection of cows. He also believes in the creamery system and finds that good butter always brings a good price and a ready sale. * * Mr. FERRIN Goes on the Road. On Monday last Manager FERRIN, of the Batavia Opera House, made a contract with Prof. I.M. MORRIS whereby he is to manage the latter's Equine and Canine Paradox for a period of two years. Prof. MORRIS has been managing his own business for several years but finds that this duty, in addition to his nightly performances, is too much for one man to assume. He began negotiations with Mr. FERRIN over a year ago, recognizing his abundant fitness for the position and being anxious to secure his services, but it was not until Monday that they were able to arrive at mutually satisfactory terms. Mr. FERRIN's connection with the business insures a redoubled success and his characteristic energy and enterprise will cause this really meritorious show to be more widely and popularly known. The show consists of Rocky Mountain goats, ten ponies and 40 dogs, all wonderfully educated, and each entertainment occupies about two hours' time. The Paradox has appeared in all the principal cities of the country and is now on its fourth week, to good business, in the Main street rink in Buffalo. The ponies and dogs seem to possess almost human intelligence, and some of their feats are certainly marvelous. The exhibition opens with a military drill by six ponies. After this is a leaping match participated in by six hounds. Banner and Lottie May, handsome East India ponies, follow with an exhibition of their skill in waltzing, and then comes an Egyptian pyramid composed of sixteen dogs and revolved by two other dogs, making a picturesque feature of the entertainment. The principal act is a comedy entitled, "Mr. and Mrs. Franklin's Visit," the characters being taken by four dogs. The acting of the canines is exceedingly funny, Prof. MORRIS spending two years in teaching them their parts. There are many other members of the programme, the exhibition closing with a tableau in which forty animals form a huge pyramid. Mr. FERRIN will make his first stand at Batavia on Wednesday and Thursday evenings next, with a matinee Thursday afternoon. He will then show in towns along the Erie road, arriving in New York in a few weeks. The Paradox is unlike other attractions in that its season may last the whole year: During the summer months Mr. FERRIN will arrange to give exhibitions under canvass at the principle pleasure resorts. The Paradox will take his entire time and he will give up his position as Musical Director at St. James church. On Tuesday evening he left for Chicago to make arrangements for a special car in which he and the Professor and his famous troupe will travel and live. Mr. FERRIN will make a popular manager and we predict for him a flattering success. * * Try Carter's Litter Nerve Pills for any case of nervousness, sleeplessness, weak stomach, indigestion, dyspepsia, &c., relief is sure. The only nerve medicine for the price in market. In vials at 25c. * * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Rochester, Monroe, NY Democrat & Chronicle May 12, 1918 DIED ALEXANDER - Thursday noon, at his home, No. 18 Churchlea place, William B. ALEXANDER. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charlotte ALEXANDER; two stepsons, Harry C. WILLEY, of this city, and Corporal Albert B. WILLEY, of Company B. 305th Field SignalBattalion, Camp Jackson, South Carolina; two brothers, Henry and George ALEXANDER, of Chicago. Mr. ALEXANDER was a grandson of the late Judge William B. ALEXANDER. He was a member of Floral Lodge, I. O. O. F., 281, and Titania Rebekah Lodge, 170. -The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and at 2:30 from Plymouth Spiritualist Church. Interment at mt. Hope cemetery. TURNER - Entered into rest, Saturday morning, May 11, 1918, at the residence, 73 Columbia Ave., Jennie A. TURNER. She leaves her mother and a brother, John C. TURNER, of New York. -Private funeral service Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment at Brooklyn, Tuesday, May 14. New York papers please copy. BACHLE - Marie BACHLE died Friday morning, May 10, at the family home, 468 Campbell St. She is survived by her husband, Charles BACHLE; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles HARWARD and Mrs. Joseph SAXE; one son, Joseph BACHLE; three sisters, Mrs. Catherine KRAUS, of Oneida, N. Y.; Mrs. Louise ERBELDING and mrs. William BRAUN; one brother, Joseph HENNEMAN, of this city. -Funeral will take place Monday afternoon, May 13th, 1918, at 2:30 o'clock from the family residence. Interment will take place in the family lot in mt. Hope cemetery. DUFFAS - At the home of her sister, in Clifton Springs, Saturday afternoon; Mary Large DUFFAS, of No. 60 Center park. -Funeral will be held at the M. E. Church, Clifton Springs, at 2 P. M. Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mr. ALBERTSON will officiate. Burial at Port Gibson. WILKES - Charles E. WILKES died Friday afternoon at his home, No. 119 Clifford avenue, aged 65 years. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Shannon WILKES; a son, George E. WILKES; two daughters, Mrs. R. P. KNAPP and Miss Elizabeth WILKES, and three grandchildren. -Funeral Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the house. DESIDERIO - Albert DESIDERIO, son of Nicholas and Mary Mary DESIDERIO died Saturday morning, at the home, 47 Ward St., age 4 years. Besides his parents he leaves 3 sisters and 4 brothers. -Funeral Monday, 8:30, from the home and 9 o'clock at St. Bridget's Church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. KOEHNLEIN - Entered into rest, Friday May 10, 1918, at his home, on Spencer road, Irondequoit, Leonard W. KOCHNLEIN, aged 56 years. He is survived by his wife, Rose; one daughter, Mrs. Edward BAKER, and one son, William KOCHNLEIN; four brothers, Fred, Henry, Charles and George KOEHNLEIN; one sister, Mrs. Fred LAPPLE; also three grandchildren. -Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and 2:30 o'clock from St. Luke's Church, in Cumberland St. KASE - At the family home, No. 25 Myrtle Hill park, Thursday, May 9, 1918, Edward J. KASE. He leaves his parents, Valentine and Barbara L. KASE; two brothers, Eugene and Bert KASE. He was a member of Rochester lodge, 113, Loyal Order of Moose and Monon Tribe, I. O. R. M. -Funeral will take place from the home, Monday morning at 9 o'clock and from Holy Apostles' Church at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be made in the family lot at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. KAVENY - Suddenly, at the family residence, No. 118 Scio street, Saturday morning, May 11, 1918, John E. KAVENY. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn HOCTOR KAVENY; three sisters, Mrs. M. COLLINS, Mrs. M. CANAN and Mrs. John FLANIGAN, and three brothers, Joseph and William, of Canandaigua and Thomas, of Pittsburgh, Pa. WAGNER - At the family residence, No. 149 Wilder street, Thursday night May 9, 1918, Jacob W. WAGNER, aged 44 years. He is survived by his wife, Carrie KRAPP WAGNER; one son, Edwin WAGNER; one brother, Albert WAGNER and one sister, Mrs. James RILEY. He was a member of Ct. Maplewood, F. of A. -Funeral services at the residence Monday afternoon, May 13th, at 2:30 o'clock. Burial at Mount Hope. VOSBURGH - Suddenly, at the residence of her aunt, Friday morning, May 10, 1918, Miss Wilma VOSBURGH, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth VOSBURGH, aged 20 years. Besides her parents, she is survived by six sisters and one brother. -Funeral Monday morning, May 13th at 8:30 o'clock from the family residence, No. 25 Arnett street and at 9 o'clock at St. Monica's Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. **** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

Monroe County, New York Rochester Daily Democrat May 23, 1855 DIED JEWELL--In Brooklyn, N.Y., May 15th, Sarah Elizabeth, only daughter of Theodore E. and Eliza Jane JEWELL, aged 10 months. HENDERSON--In this city, on Tuesday, May 22d., of congestion of the lungs, Henry D. HENDERSON. Funeral at St. John's Church, on Thursday, at 2 o'clock P.M. ****** May 24, 1855 MARRIED CHAPIN-STRINGHAM---In this city, on the evening of the 22d. inst., by Ald. WARREN, Mr. Henry M. CHAPIN and Miss Margarett STRINGHAM. DIED HENDERSON--In this city, on Tuesday, May 22d., of congestion of the lungs, Henry D. HENDERSON. TRAVER--At Kalamazoo, Mich., on Monday morning, May 21st., Frances D. GUERNSEY, wife of Simeon TRAVER, and daughter of the late James R. GUERNSEY, Esq., of Pittsford. ROBINSON--At Union Springs, on the 22d. inst., Isabella ROBINSON, wife of Dr. Daniel A. ROBINSON, of Farmoington, Ontario county, and mother of Dr. B. ROBINSON, of this city. Discovery of the Body of MORTIMER LOOMIS We learned late evening, by a dispatch over the Genesee Valley telegraph, politely furnished by Mr. L.S. HOYT, House operator, that the remains of the late Mortimer LOOMIS, who disappeared from Avon sometime since, were found in that vicinity. The dispatch reads as follows: Avon, May 23 The body of Mortimer LOOMIS was found in the Genesee river, near the Railroad Bridge, in the village, this afternoon. Mr. LOOMIS disappeared on the evening of the 19th March last, and his continued absence has caused a considerable degree of excitement in Avon and vicinity. We learn from Mr. S. Jor_, messenger on the Valley Railroad, that the money known to have been in the possession of the missing man, was found upon his body, and there were no evidence of violence to indicate that he was wrongfully deprived of his life. He was last seen alive proceeding along the road from West Avon, going westward, and probably fell off the highway bridge accidentally. He was about 40 years of age, and had no family, but had been a great traveller.

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee Co., NY February 9 1889 cont'd.- Neighboring towns. DARIEN DOINGS. Mr. Harry WOOLF will soon become a Bethany merchant. John BUTLER and Eugene NYE have both nearly rebuilt their houses. Mr. FISK was called to Lancaster last week by the death of a sister. It is reported that John GRISWOLD has purchased the store at the station. A sleigh load of our young people have been visiting friends at Strykersville. George PECK, of Pratsburg, and Mr. COOK, of Cohocton, were guests of Mr. B. GRISWOLD last week. L.H. ROBINSON's mill yard is being filled with logs, as a result of the fine sleighing of the past week. If, in the near future, there should happen to be a wedding in Darien we will perhaps let the readers of the Times hear about it. Mr.B. GRISWOLD has returned from a two weeks' trip in Pennsylvania, and Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties, this State. The Democrats of Darien are preparing to put an emphatic veto on D.H. TURNER as supervisor, as he seems to be the Republican choice. Miss Jennie SHARICK, aged about 40 years, and a life long resident of this place, was buried on Friday last. She had been a great sufferer with a cancerous trouble for the past year. Miss Grace LOPER will close a very successful term of school in this village next week, and the district that may be fortunate enough to secure her services at any time in the future may be sure of a first class school. The combined vocal talent of Darien and adjoining towns, dressed up in the continental fashion, will give an old folks' concert at Riddle Hall, in this place, on Friday night of this week. Mr. Seth NOEY, of Darien, who is in business in Buffalo, was burned out by Saturday's fire. He is a manufacturer of mattresses and was also engaged in other businesses. His loss, we understand, is about $4,000, with a little over half of insurance. * * BERGEN BUDGET. Miss Florence TONE was home from her Brockport school over last Sabbath. Rev. J.A. SMITH and wife entertained guests from Scottsville over last Sabbath. Mrs. Spencer WILCOX took the morning train Monday for Syracuse to spend a few days with friends. The school children had a holiday time of it sleigh riding last Friday afternoon and made thins musical in their delight. Last Monday pastors LEWIS and SMITH were respectively presented with a fine turkey by Mr. Wm. CASWELL, living just north of this village. Mr. Edwin WARD, of West Batavia, came to Bergen last Saturday to spend a week or more with friends in this place and at Stone Church. Rev. E.W. HARNED, of South Byron, assisted Mr. SMITH at his revival service Tuesday evening and preached an earnest and affecting sermon. A donation party for the Rev. J.A. SMITH will be held in Good Templar Hall Friday evening of next week, February 15th, to which all are invited. Mr. and Mrs. B.F. TABOR, of Buffalo, came down last Thursday and remained til Saturday, visiting Mrs. CHURCH, and their brother, George CHURCH. Mr.and Mrs. W.H. LANGMAN, of Caledonia, drove for this village Tuesday to visit their son, and took back with them their daughter Ida, who has been spending several weeks here. Mr. James MUNGER was married Wednesday of last week to Miss Carrie A. COBB, of Ransomville. They will begin housekeeping about the first of April with Mr. MUNGER's mother on the farm. Rev. J.R. LEWIS was called to perform a marriage ceremony Wednesday evening. The bride has formerly occupied a position in the family of C.T. WIARD, and married a Stafford gentleman, whose name we did not learn. Miss May McKENZIE and Miss Floy POTTER celebrated their birthdays, which both occurred last Friday, with a sleigh ride in the afternoon, in which a number of their mates were invited to join, and with a party at Miss McKENZIE's residence in the evening. The tickets for the Mandolin Concert, to come off the 12th of February, are selling very well, over 200 seats having already been taken. The diagram is at Fisher's drug store, and the sooner you engage sittings the better choice you can secure. Tickets 25 cents for adults and 15 for children. The meeting in Good Templar Hall last Saturday evening was not very largely attended, and but little business was done in consequence. Mr. C. STEVENS acted as chairman and E.M. WILCOX as secretary. A committee was appointed to confer with the different pastors in town and ask them to bring the subject before their people. After brief discussion and interchange of views by those present, an adjournment was made subject to a future call by the committee. Miss Sarah BAKER died at her home in Rochester, at the residence of D.C. RUMSEY,, last Saturday morning, of pneumonia, resulting in heart failure. She was supposed to be out of danger, when she suddenly dropped away, while her niece, Mrs. RUMSEY, was out of the room preparing her some nourishment. She was a sister in law of E.F. HUBBARD of this place, who, with his wife, attended her funeral, which took place Monday afternoon. Rev. Mr. PHELPS, of the Park Avenue Baptist church, officiating. Her body was placed in the receiving vault at Mt. Hope and will receive final burial there in the spring. * * OAKFIELD ORACLES. The Philourian Society of the M.E. church gave an entertainment at Chamberlin's Hall on Wednesday evening. The Loyal Legion temperance school will give an entertainment at Chamberlain's Hall on Saturday evening, consisting of music, dialogues, recitations, etc. Admission 15 cents. Mr. Wm. L. FARNSWORTH received a stroke of paralysis on Saturday evening last and has been lying in a precarious condition since, unable to speak. He was reported Tuesday as a little better. The congregation and friends of Rev. E.C. DODGE, pastor of the M.E. church at Oakfield, will make him their annual donation visit on Wednesday evening, February 13th, at Chamberlin's Hall. All are cordially invited to attend. * * LINDEN ITEMS. Mrs. Emily GRILE(?) still survives, but we do not look for her recovery. Mr. Judson HOWDEN is expected to work the CORNELL farm as successor to Charlie PIXLEY. Mr. C.B. PIXLEY will move into the "corner grocery" and perhaps open a meat market. The "doctor" claims he "draws about a barrel of kerosene a day"--from Batavia, I suppose. Miss Dora A. BIGELOW, of this place, and Miss Mary ALLEN of Clarkson, Monroe county, have situations in Duluth High School, Minnesota. Mr. Seth E. WELLS, of Buffalo, made us a short business call this week. His fractured arm is again becoming serviceable, but not as good as new. * * PAVILION PARAGRAPHS. Miss Emma WILSON is visiting her grandparents at Medina. Miss Mary Whitney is the guest of friends at Silver Springs. Miss Mary SNOW is confined to the house by a serious illness. Dr. ROGERS is attending her. Wm. DEAN has purchased a lot of C.J. MILLS, upon which he expects to erect a house in the spring. Episcopal service will be held in Pavilion by Rev. A.A. BROCKWAY on Sunday next, at three o'clock p.m. G.D. HUTCHINSON deserves the thanks of the community for the good work done by him last Sunday morning in cleaning all the walks with his snow plow. A load of young people took advantage of the fine sleighing on Monday night when, with a bob sleigh and old fashioned bells on the horses they had a jolly sleigh ride, making the night air merry with their laughter. The St. Elmo Dramatic club have in preparation the drama entitled "Force of Impulse," which they will present to the public on next week Tuesday night, the 12th inst., at Union Hall. Price of admission fifteen cents. Nath WATKINS, who lives south of the village, is to move his family to Wyoming soon, where, for at least a year, they will make it their home. He has rented his two farms to Lyman ROOT, who will work them the coming year. A pleasant gathering was held at Mr. Sylvanus YOUNG's on Wednesday night of this week in honor of their new son and their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert CARR. Refreshments were served at seven o'clock, after which a social time was enjoyed. The debate which came off at the B.R.C. rooms on last Saturday night was an interesting and animated one, resulting in the defeat of those who claimed "That we learn more by reading than by observation." Another of these profitable discussions will be held in about two or three weeks. John ORR, of Peoria, met with an accident on Thursday, the 31st inst. While on his way to Caledonia his horse became frightened and threw him out. The horse ran to Avon. Mr. ORR was quite badly hurt and was taken to the residence of Mr. Alex BOYD, near whose place the accident occurred. The post-office, which will soon pass into the hands of Mr. George HENRY as new postmaster, will be moved into W.R. REESE's store, where Mr. HENRY, who is clerking there, will take charge of the same. It is to be regretted that a separate room could not be procured for the office as there are many unpleasant things connected with it when kept in a store. The following, copied from the Buffalo Christian Advocate, will be of interest to the many friends of the Rev. J.F. BROWN, late pastor of the M.E. church here: "Springwater: Rev. J.F. BROWN pastor, is being favored with revival influences. Several have been converted and the membership greatly quickened. The new pastor has won the hearts of the people of all classes." The correspondent from that place prophecies better and brighter days than has been theirs before. Miss Lizzie WILSON, of Medina, sister of our townsman, T.J. WILSON, and a former resident here, has experienced a most happy release from her sufferings through faith in prayer. For the past two or three months her life has been dispaired of, she being in the last stages of consumption, and her physician having done all that could be done. A short time since Dr. BILLS, late presiding elder of this district, visited her and suggested that she look to God for healing, which she agreed to do, her pastor, C.W. WINCHESTER, with Dr. BILLS, and other friends praying in her behalf. Her physician, who is an unbeliever, said if she was healed he would become a christian; he called at the house the next day after she had given her case into God's hands and was completely dumfounded at being met at the door by his late patient. Miss WILSON is now able to ride out and expects in a few weeks to be able to visit Pavilion. * * ELBA ECHOES. There will be a calico party at Willis' Hall this evening. Bert BAKER is ill with pneumonia. Dr. PUGSLEY, of Oakfield, attends. Mr. WILCOX, of Clarendon, was the guest of his son, D.E. WILCOX, and family, over Sunday. Miss Addie PARKER has the mumps, as well as many others in town, but most of the cases are progressing nicely. The Literary Society meets next week with Miss Delia MALTBY, on Thursday evening. All members are urged to be present. A social was held on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. M. GARDNER, but on account of the storm it was not as well attended as it would have been otherwise. The people of the Baptist church and society will give their pastor, Rev. D.J. BAILEY, a donation at one of the village halls on Wednesday evening, February 13th, to which all are invited. The Knights of Maccabees, who have rented A.U. Willis' Hall for five years, have commenced to fit up the hall for their use. They are now papering it and will otherwise improve it. Miss Edith F. FORD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus FORD, was married yesterday afternoon at two o'clock, at the residence of the bride's parents, to Mr. Everet B. COLSON of Byron. The ceremony was witnessed by a few of the immediate relatives. * * CORFU CHRONICLES. William SHELTS, of Byron, has been spending several days in town visiting relatives. Mrs. AVERY and family, of Akron, were in town a part of last week, the guests of Mrs. Richard MAYNE. The W.C.T.U. will hereafter meet on Tuesday afternoons in the rooms of the United Workmen, in the Safford block. Dwight DIMOCK is absent in Syracuse this week as a delegate from the lodge here to attend the convention of the State Lodge of A.O.U.W. in session in that city. Miss Minnie BAGGS and Ada GARRETT have returned to their home in Syracuse, having spent several days in town, the guests of their friend, Miss Bertha PORTER. On Thursday afternoon of this week the Episcopal Guild, composed of ladies interested in that society, were entertained at a five o'clock tea by Mrs. George A. PORTER. The occasion was a pleasant one. On this Friday evening, Charles PERKINS[sic], an elocutionist of Macedon, will give an entertainment at the Universalist church for the benefit of and under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. Mr. PARKER[sic] has been in town on several occasions heretofore and each time acquitted himself creditably. Wm. H. BROWN, who for the past two years has been a clerk in the store of Geo. A. PORTER & Co., is to leave town next week, having secured a position in a large mercantile house in Rochester. During his residence among us he has made hosts of friends, who will be sorry to lose him and whose best wishes accompany him for his further success. His successor will be Eddie SHAW, who has already assumed his position, having been in the store for several days past. * * NORTH BERGEN. Chl. RUTHER has been very sick with tonsilitis, but is improving. Miss Lottie WALKER, of York, sister of George GASCONLE, is visiting at Mr. SOVANIZER's. La Moine RAYMOND is at home from Geneseo Normal school. Will not return at present. Mrs. Geo. LaDue was in Clarkson the greater part of last week visiting her father and brother. Eva SANDERSON is at home from Brockport and will teach at the Rock school house this summer. Mrs. Robert STAPLES has returned home after visiting her parents in Albion, Mich. Her father accompanied her. Our pastor, Mr. RUTTER, filled the pulpit at Byron Centre last Sunday, the Rev. Mr. CARVER filling the home pulpit. Miss Sadie McCULLOCK, Miss Julia AREDINE and Hal. KNEALE passed the Normal examinations in Brockport this week. Sadie will begin school at Brockport next Monday. At the re-organization of our choir C.W. REED was elected chorister, L.B. SANFORD assistant, Mrs. N.B. McKERCON organist, and Miss Carrie LANGDON assistant organist. Those who have been worrying about the vacant ice houses can work with a will now as Jack Frost has been flying around doing quite a lively business the past few days. The new chairs in the church orchestra look quite fine and are a credit to the committee appointed to select them. The choir certainly appreciate them. They were purchased by the Young People's Relief Club. * * EAST PEMBROKE. John DWYR, Jr. is on the sick list. Wm. BLAIR, of Byron, made a flying visit here Tuesday. Miss Rosa ALLEN, of Corfu, is the guest of Miss Eva MERRILL. Thirteen degrees below zero here. Rather "husky," eh? Mrs. John DURHAM, mother of Mrs. Chauncey FORWARD, is very low. Mrs. John CUMMINGS is visiting her son Clifford and family, at Batavia. Born:--To Mr. and Mrs. Menzo POWERS, a son; weight, eight pounds, Tuesday morning. Miss Sophia COFFEY has been spending several weeks with friends and relatives in Rochester and vicinity. Mrs. Ella FINCH and Chas. HILL, of Newfane, are visiting Mrs. FINCH's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jack. Mrs. Harvey GRAVES, accompanied by Master Frank KAUFMAN, visited her sister, Mrs. Anna COOK, Tuesday. Mrs. CRONEY, John CRONEY, Jr., and Miss Minnie CRONEY, of Manhattan street, Rochester, are visiting Edward BRENNAN and family. Rev. D.J. BAILEY, of Elba, accompanied by his wife, is holding revival meetings here at the Baptist church, commencing on Monday last. Mrs. Chas. MOORE, of Batavia, is stoping[sic] with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.G. DENNISON. Her husband started for Detroit Monday where he enters the services of EDSON, MOORE, & Co. Mrs. MOORE will join her husband there soon. * * RICHVILLE RAMBLINGS. Bert and Sadie KERN are visiting friends in Le Roy. Mrs. James HART, of Scio, is visiting her son John. Mrs. A. CRAWFORD is visiting her daughter in Batavia. L. PUTNAM and bride are the guests of his brother James. Mrs. L. FRISBY is visiting her sister in East Pembroke this week. Frank CONSHAFTER had the misfortune to freeze his ears last Sunday. Miss WILKINSON, of Akron, was the guest of Irea MATTESON last week. Mr. WOLFE, of Newstead, has opened a shoe-shop in Underhill's building. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. SMITH, of Royalton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. REDMAN last week. The Richville Cornet Band gives a concert at East Pembroke this Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. KLUNE spent a few days with their daughter, Mrs. E. SUMNER, of Corfu, last week. * * Pains in the back are caused by a sudden wrenching of the spine. A few applications of Salvation Oil, will give permanent relief. Price twenty-five cents. For sale by all druggists. * * Many men of many minds; Many pills of various kinds. But for a mild, effective, vegetable purgative, you had better get Dr. PIERCE's Pleasant Purgative Pellets. They cure sick headache, bilious headache, dizziness, constipation, indigestion, and bilious attacks; 25 cents a vial, by druggists. * * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee Co., NY February 9 1889 BUFFALO'S BIG BLAZE. Over a Million and a Half Dollars Loss, One Fireman Killed, Others Injured. A most disastrous fire broke out in Buffalo at 2:45 last Saturday morning, proving to be the most extensive one that has ever visited that city. The destruction of property and the area covered was something appalling. The fire raged with terrible fury for upwards of four hours, and in that time destroyed several large smaller structures. Quite a high wind prevailed at the time, which materially helped the progress of the flames. Flames were first seen breaking out from windows on the fourth floor of the five-story ROOT & KEATING building, at the southwest corner of CARROLL and WELLS streets. The fire quickly reached the top-story and roof, and also worked its way down to the lower stories. The building burned with the utmost rapidity, and was soon a blazing ruin. Directly across Carroll street from the Root and Keating building, and fronting on SENECA street, was the five-story brick and iron stove warehouse of Sherman S. JEWITT & Co., supposed to be a fire-proof building. Also the new six-story candy manufactory of SIBLEY & HOLMWOOD. These two large structures were next attacked by the flames and the question of their destruction was only a matter of a few minutes. The heat was overpowering, and again and again were the firemen driven back. The flames swirled across WELLS street from the Sibley & Holmwood building to the opposite corner of Seneca street, seizing upon the BROEZEL House, one of the most popular hotels in the city for commercial men. Although the guests and employes of the hotel had been promptly aroused, the progress of the fire was so rapid that there was great hurrying and consequent confusion. A great deal of personal property, however, was removed. In the meantime the flames had secured a firm hold of the rear portion of the building and swiftly swept through on every floor to Seneca street front. The loss on the hotel cannot be less than $160,000, and $50,000 on the furniture. From the Broezel House the fire extended steadily and rapidly along the east side of Seneca street, destroying several buildings valued at $220,000. At about 4:30 the flames attacked the upper story and roof of the large six-story business building on the south side of Carroll street, adjacent on the west to the Root & Keating block. The building was furnished throughout with automatic sprinklers, which were set at work promptly and held the flames at bay for some time, but slowly and surely they worked their way along down until this building was also a ruin. It was reported that an explosion preceded the bursting out of the flames from the Root & Keating building. This is attributed to an explosion of celluloid in the button factory that occupied a portion of the building, and it is possible that this may explain the origin of the fire. About noon a number of firemen were at work in the ruins of the rear of the ARLINGTON hotel when the western wall of the rear extension fell without any warning. Dominick R. MARION, of Engine 10, was buried beneath the ruins, and John MOST, foreman of Engine 9, was struck on the head by some of the bricks, but escaped dangerous injury. MARION's body has been recovered. The losses will doubtless exceed $2,000,000, chief among which are the following: Root & Keating, $250,000; their tenants, $200,000; S.S. Jewitt & Co., $2000,000; Broezel House, $160,000; Sibley & Holmwood, $250,000; Fowler & Son, $80,000; S.F. Eagan, $40,000; Sidney, Shepard, & Co., $50,000; the Arlington Hotel, $40,000; A.T. Kerr & Co., $30,000; Strootman's building and tenants, $50,000; loss on Exchange street, $75,000; on north side of Seneca street, $200,000; other losses, $150,000. The scene of the disaster was visited by nearly one hundred Batavians during Saturday, Sunday and Monday. * * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

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Rochester, Monroe, NY Union & Advertiser Sept. 16, 1879 LOCAL MATTERS -When the fire accident occurred at Miss PARKS'S dressmaking rooms yesterday, Officer HURLEY was promptly at the scene, and although urged to give a general fire alarm, wisely exercised his own judgment and declined, there being no occasion to call out the department. -A delivery wagon owned by a man named KIRKPATRICK was smashed against a tree on Scio street last evening, a horse drawing it having runaway from Main street. -The Excise Board yesterday revoked the license of Anthony KNOPE, whose case they had before them for some time. -In looking over the Executive Board report we came across the astounding statement that the number of miles of pipe laid in the city was 95,467. A very slight typographical error was the trouble, a comma having been put in after "95" instead of a period. -The war between the two telegraph companies in Buffalo has been settled by a compromise. -The will of Jane E. CARPENTER, of Sweden, who died August 30th, was to-day admitted to probate. It disposed of 3,800. Susan M. RUGERT'S(?) will was also admitted to probate. **** Another Telephone Line Dispute This morning Charles O. HARRIS, a young man in the employ of the Bell Telephone Company, was arrested on a charge of cutting the wires of the Finch Business Telephone Company on Saturday last. This is the result of a dispute between the two companies. HARRIS being in no wise to blame, as he only obeyed the orders of his employers, who claim that the wire of the Finch Company interfered with theirs. HARRIS was paroled until to-morrow morning, when the examination will take place. **** Burglary Last Night The coal yard office of Martin BARRON, on State street, near Platt, was broken in last night and robbed of $1.66, which the burglar found in a drawer. He got in the office by cutting a pane of glass out of a side window, drawing the sash lock and lifting the sash. His movements were concealed by darkness and a large close gate in front. The office was ransacked, but the sum above named was all the robber took. **** Accident to Joseph A. Nunn, Jr. Joseph A. NUNN, Jr., was seriously injured at his brewery, corner of Brown and Wentworth streets, yesterday. He had just lowered a barrel of ale into the cellar, and leaning over the aperture, he lost his balance and fell to the floor below, a distance of about fourteen feet, the right and upper side of his head striking on the edge of the barrel. The wonder is that he was not killed, as he weighs ??? pounds. **** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

Rochester, Monroe, NY Union & Advertiser Sept 4, 1879 SUDDEN DEATH Charles Norman, a Prominent Free Mason of This City, Dies Suddenly In His Bed, at 6 O'Clock This Morning Many residents of this city were this morning startled on hearing the news of the death of Charles NORMAN, a prominent Free Mason, who was for several years in the employ of Warner & Stockbridge, the safe dealers in the Arcade. Mr. NORMAN was taken ill in June last with inflammatory rheumatism, and suffered considerably, but recently he had improved in health, and his recovery had been looked upon as certain. Yesterday, indeed, he felt better than usual and was down town, while several neighbors were over to his house, which is located on Joslyn Park, in the evening. During the night he slept well, but at 6 o'clock this morning his wife was awakened by his pushing her shoulder. She asked him what was the matter, but he made no reply, and all efforts on her part to get an answer from him failed, although he was still alive. He groaned frequently, as if in pain, but the struggle with death was a brief one, and in a few moments he breathed his last Medical aid and the neighbors were called in, but of course nothing could be done, as life was extinct. There is every reason to believe that the cause of death was rheumatism of the heart. Deceased was born in England, but emigrated with his wife, to Canada, some years ago. Precisely how long he was in Canada we have been unable to learn. >From Canada he came to this city, about ten or twelve years ago, first entering the employ of R. G. Dunn & Co. After being in their employ for some time, he entered the employ of H. H. Warner & Co. In 1872. His career with that firm is familiar to nearly all our business men. He became one of Mr. WARNER'S most useful men and was regarded as a most competent man, of industrious habits and the strictest integrity. Latterly he had the supervision of the numerous traveling agents kept constantly on the road by his employers. Socially, and especially among the members of the Masonic order, few men were better known than Charles NORMAN. He was a member of Valley Lodge No. 19; of Hamilton Chapter, R. A. M., No. 62; of Monroe Commandry K. T., No. 42(?); and of Dorie Council, No. 19(?). we believe he was also a member of the Western New York Masonic Relief Association. Some time ago he was elected Thrice Illustrious master of Dorie Council, a position which he filled very ably. Many do not hesitate to attribute the prosperity of the Council to Mr. NORMAN'S efforts. After serving one term as T. I. M., he was elected, and some time ago, by virtue of his position became a member of the Grand Council, which met in New York, and by which he was elected to the position of Principal Grand Conductor of the Work, the third highest position in the Council in this State. At the meeting of the Grand Council held yesterday he was re-elected to that office, the news having been received by him at his home last evening. Mr. Thomas GLYDDON being present at the Council in his st?nd. In all matters pertaining to the order he manifested the liveliest interest, and had just completed arrangements to make his visitations through the State to two to three weeks. For some time he wrote the Masonic news for the Sunday Tribune, over the signature of "Veritas" His decease will be regretted on every side, as he was a man of generous instincts and genial disposition. A wife and one child five years of age are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving father. The father of the deceased is still living in England, holding a government position. Mrs. NORMAN, who visited England last year, and whose shipwreck adventures will be remembered by many, is a native of Rugby, England. The time of the funeral has not yet been announced. **** COURTNEY WILL ROW He Telegraphs Mr. Soule that he Accepts the Proposition Published Yesterday. Edward HANLAN must now consent to again meet COURTNEY in a rowing contest, or else be content to have the sporting world declare that he "shows the white feather." COURTNEY, in a dispatch sent Mr. SOULE last night, says that he will accept the proposition made by the Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company and published in the Union. The munificent offer of the Hop Bitters Manufacturing Co. **** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

Rochester, Monroe, NY Union & Advertiser Sept 4, 1879 MARRIED In Rochester by Rev. A. N. FISHER, Sept. 3, 1879, Zenas C. CROLEY, of Wyoming, to Mrs. Sarah A. BACKUS(?), of Batavia. **** DIED In this city, September 4th, Fanny, second oldest daughter of Richard DUKELOW, aged 27(?) years and (?) months. -Funeral from the house, ?2 Ontario street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. **** Telegraphic Items -Twenty-six new cases of fever in Memphis yesterday and eight deaths. -The wife of ex-Governor JOHNSON of Missouri suicided yesterday while insane. -Several illicit distilleries have just been destroyed in Alabama. -The sick members of General HOOD'S family are now improving. -The Prohibition State Convention was held in Syracuse yesterday and the following ticket nominated: For Governor, Professor John W. MEARS of Oneida; Lieutenant Governor, James H. BRONSON of Montgomery; Secretary of State, Alphonso A. HOPKINS of Monroe; Comptroller, Caleb W. ALLIS of Onondaga; Treasurer, Stephen MERRITT of Rockland; State Engineer, John J. HOODER of Tioga; Attorney General, Walter FARRINGTON of Dutchess. -The body of Wylie ANDERSON, suspected of the murder of three women in Waynesville, Ohio, was found yesterday afternoon in an unoccupied water station in Plainville, O., where he suicided by shooting. -BRANDT and HUMMEL, two of the men convicted of the murder of RABER, yesterday made statements. BRANDT denies ever having had anything to do with the murder. HUMMEL also asserts his innocence. **** H. Herbert, the Lame Man Who was for so long in the employ of Mr. DECKER, is now in the employ of Pratt & Weed, the baggage express men. Mr. HERBERT is a man of long experience, and will attend to business with his old promptness and success. **** Another Victim Michael Howard Crushed Between the Cars - The Inquest to be Held This Afternoon Yesterday afternoon another victim was added to the long list of railroad casualties. It seems that shortly before five o'clock Michael HOWARD was working in the freight yard on Brown street, coupling cars, when he was crushed between the bumpers. As soon as his condition was seen the engineer was signalled to go ahead, and as the cars pulled apart HOWARD fell into the arms of his comrades. He was laid on a platform and Dr. MANNING summoned to attend him. On the arrival of the doctor a brief examination was made which was sufficient to show that the injured man could not live. A wagon was procured and Michael was taken to his home, No. 54 Saxton street, and died soon after arriving. Coroner MORRISON was summoned and will hold an inquest this afternoon. HOWARD was only 28 years of age and leaves behind him a widow and one child, besides a widowed mother, three sisters and a brother. **** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee Co., NY Tuesday Mornig, June 27 1843 FOURTH OF JULY. A meeting of citizens of Batavia was held on Wednesday evening last, at the Genesee House, for the purpose of adopting measures to celebrate, in a suitable manner, the approaching anniversary of our Independence. On motion of David E. EVANS Esq., James D. MERRILL Esq., president of the Corporation, was appointed Chairman, and Mr. John L. DORRANCE, Secretary. On motion of Captain Frederick FOLLETT, Voted, that the Fourth of July be celebrated by the citizens of Batavia, and its vicinity. On motion of Junius A. SMITH Esq., Voted, That a committee of five be appointed to make the necessary arrangements for carrying the preceding resolution into effect. The Chair appointed Messrs. Junius A. SMITH, William A. SEAVER, Isaac A. VERPLANCK, Harry WILBER, and S.C. HOLDEN, said committee. The Chairman and Secretary, were, by resolution added to the Committee. A meeting of the Committee of Arrangements was held on Monday morning, at which time Mr. Ellicott EVANS was requested to deliver an Oration; and Mr. John L. DORRANCE, requested to read the Declaration of Independence. Those gentlemen having assented is the request of the Committee, notice is hereby given that the New Court House will be opened for the Exercises on the 4th of July, at 11 o'clock, a.m. After the Oration a Dinner will be prepared at the Genesee House, by Mr. HALL. * * DIED IN THE CARS. A melancholy death occurred in the cars on Sunday afternoon, just as they were passing the burying ground at the upper end of this village. An elderly woman, named AVERY, who for several weeks had been suffering from consumption, had recently arrived in this country from England, and in company with her son and daughter, were coming to the residence of another son in this place. But alas, the poor woman's eyes were closed by death, at the moment she was passing her son's house, and in sight of the burying ground where she now lies interred. * * THE NEW REFRESHMENT SALLOON, at the Rail Road, was yesterday morning opened to the travelling community and to our citizens; and the edibles and potables "then and there" spread out as coaxitives to the "longing eyes" of the hungry, "appeared" to make all present feel like Pharoah's "lean kine." Cicero (sometimes called Kik-ero) was undoubtedly considerable of a fellow, in his way, and used to say some funny things, but he forgot to "observe that in eating, as in "oratory", the three great rules ever to be remembered are, action, Action, ACTION!" and to enjoy the pleasure which follows an adherence to those rules, an ample field of action is laid out at the new "Saloon." As the worthy proprietors may be "seeking for a sign" which shall indicate the purpose of the building, we take the liberty of suggesting the following, which may be seen somewhere near Spencer's Basin, and which was done into doggrel by an Erie Canal poet, of great reputation in that vicinity:-- "Cider and Beer, For Sale Here: Cider and cheese, If you Please; Walk in I Sw-anny And take a Chair." Seriously: the new establishment is, without exception, the most commodious, well arranged, and well kept of any between Buffalo and Albany; for in none of them have we ever seen so great a variety of Viands as were served up yesterday, and which will continue to be served up daily. We wish the proprietors all the success which a competent and liberal management should command. * * Balsam of Wild Cherry. This is one of the very few patent medicines of the day, which we can recommend with confidence to all who are affected with Coughs, colds, or consumption, or who are predisposed to the latter complaint. It has been used with considerable advantage by many families in town; and, in a few stubborn cases has produced highly beneficial effects. It is kept by W. SEAVER and Son, sole agents for Batavia. * * submitted by Linda C Schmidt

Rochester, Monroe, NY Union & Advertiser Sept 3, 1879 DIED At the family residence, No. 8 Frank street, Mrs. Electa DAVIS, wife of Wait H. DAVIS, aged 79 years and 5 months. -Funeral from the house on Thursday, the 4th inst., at 3 p.m. Friends of the family are invited to attend. In this city, at (23 or 28) Reynolds street, Ruby Lucile SMITH, only daughter of R. J. and Hattie M. SMITH, aged 4 years, 9 months and 12 days. -Funeral at the family residence Thursday afternoon, at 4 P. M. Friends of the family are invited to attend. In this city, on the 3d inst., Sarah A., wife of James M. PA?CHEN, aged 59 years. -Funeral from the residence, 40 Broadway, Friday, Sept. 5th, at 3 P. M. Friends of the family are invited to attend. On the 9th of August, at Dublin, Ireland, Berecca(maybe Rebecca), beloved sister of Mr. Alexander McBRAIR, of this city, aged 38 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. **** Sept 5, 1879 Tenth Anniversary of Rev. Father O'Hare's Ministry This morning at an early hour the many friends of Rev. James F. O'HARE assembled at the Cathedral to celebrate with him the tenth anniversary of his ministry and to do honor to him as their beloved pastor and faithful friend, who for the past ten years has given unsparingly his time, thought and energy to the work to which his life is consecrated. Notwithstanding the fact that only a day was allowed for preparation, for it was by mere accident that such an event was surmised, the alter was filled with the choicest and most emblematic offerings, and the red and white so bright by blending bespoke the happy hearts and good wishes of his congregation. In accordance with the reverend pastor's wishes the Mass was a low one, yet all who were fortunate enough to hear of it participated; and had it been more widely known the Cathedral undoubtedly would have been crowded. Many offered their communion in thanksgiving for the blessing of the past decade of years in giving to the Cathedral so faithful a shepherd. The organ voluntaries were finely rendered and the solos exquisitely sung. The bells, too, pealed forth their rejoicing. The reverend gentleman leaves this evening to assist at the dedication of a church in Hartford, Ct. **** Wayne County Items Sodus, Sept, 4 - A son of Ferdinand RADDER of Lyons, aged 13 years, in company with several companions, was in swimming in the river on Tuesday last, when RADDER was seen to sink. One of the boys, by the name of Fred ANGEL, immediately dove and lifted his body from the bottom, and, with great presence of mind, rolled him upon a barrel until life returned. Hon. Marvin RICH of Marion, died a few days ago, aged 86 years. He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of his town, and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his death. H. HYDE of Wolcott seems to have swallowed the Republican nomination for Sheriff. It looks as if T. W. COLLINS of Lyons had secured the nomination for County judge. It may be that McINTYRE and NORTON will have something to say about that. William H. TUCKER of Lyons lies very ill at his residence in that place, and the prospects are that he will not recover. A gang of amateur burglars are operating in Lyons. Several ineffectual attempts to enter houses have been made within the past week. **** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

Rochester, Monroe, NY Union & Advertiser Sept 2, 1879 MARRIED On the evening of September 1st, 1879, by Rev. J. P. SANKEY, D. D., Mr. Harry J. PARKER, of Parker City, Pa., and Miss Josephine Selye McELROY, granddaughter of Hon. Lewis SELYE, of this city. **** DIED At the residence of Thos. HARRIS, 27 Upton Park, on the morning of the 29th inst., Mary FURNEY, daughter of the late Dr. Daniel COATE, of Bowmanville, Canada. On the 1st instant, Reuben WOODRUFF, aged 90 years. -Funeral from the residence of his son, S. R. WOODRUFF, 19 Gardner Park, today, Tuesday, the 2d inst., at 4 o'clock P. M. At the family residence, No. 8 Frank street, Mrs. Electa DAVIS, wife of Wait H. DAVIS, aged 79 years and 5 months. -Funeral from the house on Thursday, the 4th inst., at 4 p.m. Friends of the family are invited to attend. In this city, at No. 26 Monroe avenue, Mrs. Eliza BUDD, wife of Hiram BUDD, aged 55(?) Years. -Notice of funeral hereafter. **** Obituary Mrs. Electa DAVIS, wife of Wait H. DAVIS, died at the family residence, No. 8 Frank st., at twenty minutes to 2 o'clock this morning. This esteemed lady was born in Lee, Mass, on the 12thof April, 1800, and was therefore 79 years of age. She was married to Mr. Davis on the 11th of June, 1820(?), in Northville, Cayuga county, where they resided until 1845, when they came to this city, and purchased the place in which they have since resided, then known as the John HAYWOOD place. They had only one child, the late D. Hudson DAVIS, who died in April, 1869, at the age of 42 years, which sad event was preceded by the death of his only child. The widow of the late D. H. DAVIS, Mrs. Almira DAVIS, is still living, and since the death of her husband has resided at the house on Frank street. It will thus be seen that Mr. Wait H. DAVIS, the husband of the lady who has just died, is now without either wife or direct descendant. Mrs. DAVIS was a woman who was esteemed by all who knew her for her many Christian graces and virtues. Although her last sickness was a long one, she always manifested a wonderful patience, and was of a very happy disposition. She will be mourned sincerely as a good wife, a good neighbor, and a good Christian. Dr. E. H. DAVIS, the druggist, and Mr. G. T. DAVIS, of this city are nephews of the deceased, and Mrs. Frank J. AYRES, and Mrs. E. J. KINGSBURY, of this city, are nieces. The funeral takes place from the house on Frank street at 3 p.m. Thursday. **** Local Matters -A recent order by the Postmaster General says that letter carriers need not take mail to places where savage dogs are kept that might bite ‘em. Henceforth when a dog wants a rare carrier steak he will have to call at the office, or at least get off his own premises. -A horse owned by James BAKER, formerly Excise Commission, ran away in South St. Paul street yesterday, and coming in collision with a carriage on the same street, knocked it into splinters. -Gen. L. W. THAYER, who was injured recently, writes a letter to the Buffalo Courier, dated September 1st, in which he states that he has not yet been removed to his home in Warsaw. -A single scull race comes off this afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, on the river, between Fred B. DURAND and J. H. MONTGOMERY, for the Riverside Club badge, now held by the former. The distance to be rowed is two miles, and will be on the course above the dam. -Edwin SACKETT, proprietor of the Long Point Hotel, on Conesus Lake, died Monday morning of pneumonia. He was taken ill on Friday last, but had been in poor health for some time. -"Thousand Island River," is the title of a new song, the words of which were written by George C. BRAGDON, of this city, and the music by Miss Mary F. BUNNELL. On the title page of the song there is a picture of Warner's Island. It is published by Gibbons & Stone. -On Wednesday and Thursday evening of next week Louise POMEROY will appear in Brockport under the management of Manager BENTON, of the Corinthian Academy of Music. This talented actress will play "Adirondacks" and "As You Like It." The people of Brockport can expect a great treat. **** A Libel On The Boys Last Sunday evening Dr. H. A. EDSON, of Indianapolis, preached a sermon in the Brick Church in this city, in which he is reported as having said that at the House of Refuge "he looked upon the 600 imprisoned children and saw their deformed skulls and unnatural faces, distorted from the misfortune that the children were born of neglectful or wicked parents." This brings Superintendent Levi S. FULTON out with a spirited card is defense of the boys in his care, denying that they have "deformed skulls" and "unnatural faces." He says that they are not all depraved, vicious and criminal, but that though they are all the children of misfortune, most of them the victims of circumstances, some orphaned, others worse than orphaned, many of respectable parentage and respectably connected, they will compare, physically and intellectually with a like number in any school. This defense of his boys by Mr. FULTON will be approved, we are sure, by all who have visited the Refuge. The words of the preacher, though perhaps not intended to do so, would be liable to give the public a wrong impression concerning the boys, who, generally speaking, are as intelligent and bright and good-looking as will be found in any mixed assemblage of boys. **** Find ALL of the News Abstracts for Monroe Co., NY at http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/NY/Monroe/index.html -- GjS

PLEASE ignore this message, as it was intended for a friend, and I hit the Old News address, it was just an error on my part, please disregard- (isn't that what the delete key is for?!!!)apologetically, Linda ----- Original Message ----- > Lynda- > how ya doin'?? > I am verrrrrrrrrry tired, achy--- > today we took our 4th graders to Letchworth--a LOT of walking---and it was > the stairs that got to me--I can walk and walk, but climbing stairs is what > does me in : ( > > The old newsie that I am working on now-from 6/4/1887, has an article on > your peddler's bones in Bethany! think it 's very similar to that other one > you have already-I'm not putting it into my posting , don't worry!!! > it starts out: > Our Linden correspondent writes as follows: "About half a century ago, on > the State road leading from Canandaigua to Buffalo and just north of this > place there dwelt an innkeeper by the name of Ira Norton, who, in common > with many of his associates, was not especially noted for his fear of the > infernal region........" > is this what you have ??? > hope you are doing okay and things are getting taken care of around your > house without too much hassle- > take care-- > hugs, L > > > ==== NY-OLD-NEWS Mailing List ==== > New York Newspapers > http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com/NY/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee Co., NY June 4 1887 part 3 of 3- -conclusion- WHAT WE SEE AND HEAR. Numerous warm and refreshing showers this week put the ground in good shape and help growing crops. The wife of John L. COOK, a prominent citizen of Le Roy, died in that village on Saturday last of consumption. The Batavia Preserving Company is putting up 60,000 pineapples this season-about double the number put up last year. Lovers of fine music will hear Herve D. WILKINS at the organ recital at the Presbyterian church on Thursday. Hon. Le Roy PARKER, of Buffalo, has been appointed to the Professorship of Municipal Law in the Law Department of the Buffalo University. The BRYAN residence on West Main St., known as "Primrose", has been sold to W.H. FULLER, of Portageville, Wyoming county, for $7,000. James COFFEY, an old resident of East Pembroke, died in that village on Saturday, aged about sixty years. James WILLIAM has become insane and it was found necessary to take him to Buffalo, which was done last Wednesday. The Oakfield and Alabama Sunday Association will meet in the Presbyterian church at Oakfield on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. An interesting session is expected. The old pump house near the bridge has been bought by the Batavia Wheel Company and will be torn down. The [word missing] and stone will be used in the company's new shops. An exchange says that a first class cement with which to fasten stone to stone, or iron to iron, is made by mixing a paste of pure oxide lead, litharage and glycerine. This mixture hardens rapidly, is insoluble in acids, and is not effected by heat. It has been used to fasten the different portions of a fly-wheel, with success, while, when placed between stones and once hardened, it is easier to break the stone than the joint. Henry E. McGUIRE[sic], son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew McGUIER[sic], died at their home in Oakfield on Friday last, May 27th, at the age of thirty-four years. For the past year he has been an invalid, suffering from consumption from which a brother and three sisters had previously died. His parents and two brothers and two sisters survive him. The funeral was held at the family residence on Sunday last, Rev. E.N. MANLEY, officiating. The Buffalo Courier says that Chas. L. MICHAELS a hostler recently from Le Roy who has worked at a livery-stable, in the city, during the past month, is under arrest on a very serious charge. The complainant is Emma SIMPSON, a thirteen-year-old girl who has been employed at housework. The alleged assault occurred Saturday night, and it is said that the accomplishment of MICHAEL's designs was only prevented by the opportune arrival of Mrs. DRISCOLL, the girl's mistress. Many merchants are bitterly complaining of the grocery and other wagons that go through the country and supply the farmers, thus keeping them out of town. So long as the farmers can buy groceries at their door they will not come to the village but if these things were purchased at the stores there would also be trading in other lines. But the farmer stays home, defering these other purchases and therefore, during the summer season the village is comparatively dull. All agree that the grocery peddlars are nuisances. Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Julia STEWART who lives on the Oakfield road, was starting for home when the horse started to run away but collided with an express wagon. Mrs. STEWART was thrown from the seat and hung suspended, head downward, from the buggy, her feet having caught in the iron foot rest inside. She was relieved from her dangerous position and taken into PURDY' s hotel where she was kindly cared for. Dr. C.C. BAKER attended her and found that her muscles were severely strained. She was taken home in the evening. Two other ladies who were in the buggy were uninjured. Several men of the village have formed a foot-ball club. The president is Ed. KELLEY; secretary, G.R. SAFFORD; treasurer, Walter PLATO; captain of team,, Thomas GRIMMETT. The following are the players and the position of each: Goal, W. PLATO; forwards, Ed. KELLEY, Will COREY, Thomas GRIMMETT, Grant BANNISTER, W. MARSHALL and Wm. CALLEN; half-backs, Geo. BUTLER and C.A. EDGERTON; backs, Bert TOWN and G.R. SAFFORD. The club physician has not yet been selected. If the boys are in need of some first class kickers we could name a few, but they can't kick very high. * * OTHER NEWS. There is some talk of inviting the County Musical Convention to meet at pavilion in the near future. It is hoped that this can be effected. The usual monthly gospel temperance meeting will occur at the Baptist church on Sunday evening, the 6th inst. Rev. J.F. BROWN will deliver the address. Through ignorance of the fact we failed to report the birth of a son to Dr. EVARTS and wife on Monday last. The father is now on his way home from Holland. It has been noted with what promptness and liberality the merchants and others have responded to the appeal for money to defray the expenses of Memorial Day this year. It is much to their credit that such is the case, and the thanks of the G.A.R. boys are heartily expressed for the interest manifested by these people. The Union Memorial Services at the Baptist church on Sunday last were very well attended. Those present listened to a most excellent sermon by Rev. J.F. BROWN from the text, "The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin." The Arion Musical Society will meet with Miss Ella THOMAS on Wednesday evening next. The Society have discontinued their weekly meetings with the instruction and, until September, semi-monthly meetings are to be held at the homes of the members, that they may keep in practice until they reorganize. Mrs. D. HEATH, who has been spending some time in Cleveland, Ohio, was accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. HAMLIN, on Wednesday last. Her visit with Mrs. H. was somewhat shortened by the illness of their mother, Mrs. B. WHITNEY, who is now at the home of her son, G.D. WHITNEY. The attendance at the Memorial Day services was not as large as common this year, however, a goodly number were out. After the services in the cemetery, which consisted of decorating comrades' graves and the memorial monument, at which the G.A.R. ritual was used, and a company of children rendering nicely the song, "Cover Them Over with Beautiful Flowers," the company repaired to the Universalist church, where, after the rendering of the ritual of the G.A.R. and excellent music by both the Peoria Band and a male quartette, consisting of Messrs. WHITNEY, REESE, GILLAIM, and CROFOOT, the Rev. D. C. HERRELL addressed the people in a pleasing and practical manner. The services closed with vocal music by a quartette, consisting of Geo. CARR, Miss Ella THOMAS, Messrs. SMEAD and CROFOOT. Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey PERRY, of Rochester, are guests at the CARR residence.--Rev. E.J. WHITNEY and family, of Parma, are making their annual visit among Pavilion relatives and friends.--Thomas BAUMER< of Canada, will make his home in Pavilion during the summer months, living with his son, John BAUMER.--Miss BOX, of Michigan, is visiting her sister, Mrs. James HAMILTON.--C.W. THOMAS, late of Canandaigua, now of Batavia, spent the first of the week at his father's, Dr. S.N. THOMAS'. Miss Gracie PERKIUS, of Batavia, was also a guest there Sunday.--Mrs. E.W. HOYT is unable to be out on account of ill health. * * VETERINARY SURGEON.--Dr. G.W. LEFLER has his office and infirmary on Exchange Place, where orders, given personally or by telephone, will receive prompt attention. Dr. LEFLER graduated in 1855 from the Boston, Mass., Veterinary College,, and in 1863 was appointed Chief of the Corps of Veterinary Surgeons in the regular army. His knowledge and experience have well fitted him to skillfully treat all cases in this branch. * * THE RANDOLPHS ABUSED HER. It seems that Belle RORABACK, the adopted daughter of Wm. H. RANDOLPH, of Bergen, and about whom so much has been said of late in the papers, had good reasons for leaving the home of the foster parents. In an affidavit made by her she states that during the two years she lived there she was not sent to school a day, had only two cheap calico dresses, the balance of her wardrobe being given to her by kindly disposed neighbors. He treated her roughly, she avers, being cross and fretful. A son, about her own age, treated her in anything but a gentlemanly manner. There were but two sleeping rooms in the house; RANDOLPH and wife occupying one, and the son the other. Belle was obliged to sleep on a couch in the living room, where she was also obliged to dress and undress. They would not allow her to write to her brother nor to visit her girl cousin in Rochester. The cousin visited her one day last fall and Belle told her of her treatment at RANDOLPH's hands. Through the influence of this girl's brother and Miss NYE, Belle was sent to her brother's in Michigan. She says she is only too glad to be relieved of her life of drudgery and uncomfort, and, if all she says is true, we do not wonder at it. * * SOMETHING NEW. Outsiders frequently wonder where the railroads obtain proper return for some of the ingenious but costly methods adopted in advertising their lines. One of the latest to attract our attention is a nicely bound 64-page book entitled, "What to Do", containing description and the correct rules of a large number of games suitable for parlor or lawn, which has been issued by the Passenger Department of the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway, and will, we understand, be forwarded postpaid upon receipt of 8 cents by C.H. WARREN, General Passenger Agent, at St. Paul. It is a book that would ornament almost any table and interest both old and young. * * PARK PLACE SCHOOL EXERCISES. Saturday afternoon the usual oratorical and rhetorical exercises will be held at Park Place School, to which the parents of the pupils only are invited. On Tuesday evening the Alpha Society will render the following program at Odd Felllows' Hall, tickets for which may be obtained at Pattersons. Chorus. President's Address, Miss GUTTERSON. Venetian Regatta, Liszt, Miss HOLMES. May Bells, Mendelssohn, Misses McCULLOCH and BIEMILLER. Comedy, "The Women Speak at Last." Dramatis Personae. Lady Macbeth, Miss GUTTERSON Ophelia, Miss GRAY Portia, Miss WHALEN Juliet, Miss HOOKER "La Truite", Schubert-Heller, Miss SANDERS Kindersymphonie, Chiratal, Park Place Orchestra. Wednesday forenoon, at ten o'clock the graduating exercises will be held at the same place. The following is the program: Piano Solo, "La Chasse," Rheinberger, Miss HOOKER Prayer, Rev. C.W. WINCHESTER Vocal Solo, Claepius, Miss BIEMILLER Essays. Miss HOOKER, "Magazine Literature" Miss PAGE, "Historic Monuments" Miss BISHOP, "Syllogisms" "Moments Musicaux," Moszkowski, Miss GRAY Address, Rev. C.A. JOHNSON "Presto from Op. 2", Beethoven,, Miss SANDERS Conferring Diplomas. Hunyadl Laszlo, Erkel, Misses HOLMES and GRAY * * The Organ Recital. We predict a very pleasant evening for those who go to hear Herve d. WILKINS at the Presbyterian church next Thursday evening. It is owing to the efforts of Mr. Geo. T. JOHNSON, organist of the church, that Mr. WILKINS was induced to come here and his labors to that end will be fully appreciated. Mr. WILKINS is an artist of widespread reputation and one of his concerts is a thing to be long and pleasantly remembered. Tickets are on sale at PATTERSON Bros.' drug store and can be purchased up to the last moment. No tickets will be sold at the door, therefore they should be procured before going to the church. The sale, which opened last Thursday, has been large and a good attendance will be had. * * That taint of scrofula in your blood can be wholly eradicated by AYER's Sarsaparilla. * * The New Gymnasium. The apparatus of the Batavia Athletic Association has been placed in position in the gymnasium in the new Uebele block and is in use by the members. The Association have leased the entire third floor of this block, comprising the gymnasium proper, a room forty feet square, several closets with lockers, bath room,, lavatories, ante-rooms and a large room 20x30 feet, which will be fitted up for a parlor and reading room. The appliances for developing muscle consist of two trapezes, horizontal bars, several pairs of swinging ropes, vaulting horses, rowing machine, a stationary bicycle, boxing gloves, striking bag, fencing foils, masks and gloves, dumb-bells, Indian clubs, health lifts, parallel bars, etc. Other appliances will be added from time to time as the finances may warrant. The Association is in a good condition and has the promise of a liberal patronage. Many Batavians appreciate the advantages of such an institution and will not be slow to avail themselves of the opportunity offered for vigorous, healthful exercise. The officers of the Association are as follows: President, B.F. SHOWERMAN, Vice-President, M.F. CROSS, Secretary, C.B. TALLMAN, Treasurer, W.S. WAKEMAN. Board of Directors, including the above, J.J. PATTERSON, A.E. BROWN, Jos. F. HALL, A.H. THOMAS, John F. CASEY. * * THE PIONEER MEETING. The nineteenth annual meeting of the Genesee County Pioneer Association will be held in the Opera House on Tuesday 14th, commencing at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Hon. Chas. F. FITCH, editor of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, has been engaged to deliver the annual address and something good may be looked for. The Bethany choir, under direction of Prof. HYDE, and which has proved such an attractive feature of the Association meetings in former years will be present to render soulful, inspiring songs, such as we all delight to hear. An original poem, entitled, "Longing for the Old Home," written especially for the occasion will be read by the author, John H. YATES. The Pioneer Association was organized in 1869. The meeting was called at the Court House and Stewart CHAMBERLAIN was chairman and Mascus L. BABCOCK secretary. A constitution was adopted and the following officers were elected: President, Heman J. REDFIELD. Vice President, Hon. Seth WAKEMAN. Secretary, Phineas FORD. Asst. Secretary, Augustus P. HASCALL. Treasurer, Jas. R. MITCHELL. Vice Presidents were elected from the thirteen towns and out of the original number but two are now living. They are Joseph LAND, of Alabama, and Jas. S. STEWART, of Batavia. Year after year Death has thrust in his sickle and taken away members of the association so that the ranks are now pretty well thinned but comparatively few of the original members being left. The officers of the Association desire to greatly increase the present membership and earnestly solicit people to join. The fee is but fifty cents and a small sum annually for dues. If you are not a member already, be on hand on Tuesday June 14th and ready to join. * * SATURDAY HALF HOLIDAY. The Banks of Batavia will close hereafter on Saturday at 12 o'clock noon. A person will be left in each bank to accept payment on papers made prior to May 7th 1887. J.H. WARD, Cashier Farmers B'k. D.W. TOMLINSON, Pres. B'k Batavia. A.N. COWDIN, Pres. Nat. B'k. of Gen. J.L. BIGELOW, Cash'r. First Nat. B'k. R.T. HOWARD, Pres. Gen. County B'k. * * ANOTHER SWINDLING SCHEME. The newspapers are warning farmers against another scheme now practiced to swindle them. A man calls upon a farmer, to ask of him permission to exhibit to the farmers of the vicinity his new wire fence stretcher, upon his farm. In consideration for this privilege he will build for the farmer thirty or forty rods of good fence, wherever he may want it. All that he asks of the farmers is, to board him, to go for the machine at the depot and pay the charges on the machine, not over three dollars. In order to have it all understood, the farmer is ask to sign a contract to the above things, written on a postal card, which the fence man mails to his partner. After the machine arrives, a new man turns up, to demand $200, the price of the machine. The farmer then learns to his astonishment, that the "contract" for board, etc., that he thought he was signing, was really an order for the machine at the price of $200. This last comer claims to be the attorney for the company making the machine, and by threats of bringing a suit in the United States court forces some kind of settlement of his fraudulent claim. Our injunction needs repeating once more: "Farmers, sign nothing for strangers!" * * Gas--or Wind! A meeting of prominent citizens was held in the council chamber on Friday evening last for the purpose of formulating some plan whereby the existence of gas on the FARGO place, in paying quantities, could be determined and also to take steps for the formation of a stock company to put down a test well if deemed advisable. Justice J.B. CROSBY was chosen for chairman and M.C. TURNER acted as secretary. The subject of gas and gas wells was discussed ramblingly for some time, and Mr. FARGO told what he knew of the indications of gas on his place and imparted such information as he had acquired about geology and natural gas. A.J. ROSE, an experienced oil and gas prospector, said he had little faith in surface indications and was of the opinion that the surest way to get at the bottom of the facts--and the well, he might have added--was to drill. Wilber SMITH volunteered to subscribe $50 toward putting down a well 2,000 feet and Mr. TURNER offered another $50. A committee of five--D.L. DODGSON, Dr. C.F. RAND, Wm. CARPENTER, H.D. FARGO, and F.S. WOOD--were appointed to fully investigate the matter and report at a subsequent meeting. But then, something is needed after the investigation: If there is anything to investigate there is something to work on--and that takes money. * * Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy, Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. For sale by N.W. STILES. * * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Lynda- how ya doin'?? I am verrrrrrrrrry tired, achy--- today we took our 4th graders to Letchworth--a LOT of walking---and it was the stairs that got to me--I can walk and walk, but climbing stairs is what does me in : ( The old newsie that I am working on now-from 6/4/1887, has an article on your peddler's bones in Bethany! think it 's very similar to that other one you have already-I'm not putting it into my posting , don't worry!!! it starts out: Our Linden correspondent writes as follows: "About half a century ago, on the State road leading from Canandaigua to Buffalo and just north of this place there dwelt an innkeeper by the name of Ira Norton, who, in common with many of his associates, was not especially noted for his fear of the infernal region........" is this what you have ??? hope you are doing okay and things are getting taken care of around your house without too much hassle- take care-- hugs, L

--WebTV-Mail-11233-30 Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit --WebTV-Mail-11233-30 Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Message/RFC822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit Received: from smtplocal-2001-2.public.lawson.webtv.net (209.240.212.86) by storefull-2232.public.lawson.webtv.net with WTV-SMTP; Fri, 31 May 2002 22:39:50 -0700 (PDT) Received: by smtplocal-2001-2.public.lawson.webtv.net (WebTV_Postfix) id 1732BBE07; Fri, 31 May 2002 22:39:51 -0700 (PDT) Delivered-To: artnews@mailsorter-bryant.bryant.webtv.net Received: from storefull-2236.public.lawson.webtv.net (lawson-public-ipmux-1-a2-pip.public.lawson.webtv.net [209.240.212.5]) by smtplocal-2001-2.public.lawson.webtv.net (WebTV_Postfix) with ESMTP id DC5BABE06 for <artnews@mailsorter-bryant.bryant.webtv.net>; Fri, 31 May 2002 22:39:50 -0700 (PDT) Received: (from production@localhost) by storefull-2236.public.lawson.webtv.net (8.8.8-wtv-f/mt.gso.26Feb98) id WAA19232; Fri, 31 May 2002 22:39:50 -0700 (PDT) X-WebTV-Signature: 1 ETAsAhQuQ23dhN2oDpL0OXy2ztugrQdHBwIUH1yl40rjyDCCf6Th4ou2Tvd/qbo= From: blylee10@webtv.net (Ann Iverson) Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 22:39:49 -0700 (PDT) To: artnews@webtv.net Subject: Fwd: Monroe, NY newspaper Message-ID: <11514-3CF85E25-3639@storefull-2236.public.lawson.webtv.net> Content-Type: Multipart/Mixed; Boundary=WebTV-Mail-25570-1747 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit MIME-Version: 1.0 (WebTV) --WebTV-Mail-25570-1747 Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit --WebTV-Mail-25570-1747 Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Message/RFC822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit X-WebTV-Signature: 1 ETAsAhQ5p4IlR+iPeAkPladNXFeGGQ/KigIUInZEVK6PrZOnvOOOv95n7rXS32M= From: blylee10@webtv.net (Ann Iverson) Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 22:35:41 -0700 (PDT) To: GSubyak@aol.com Subject: Monroe, NY newspaper Message-ID: <11513-3CF85D2D-4582@storefull-2236.public.lawson.webtv.net> Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit MIME-Version: 1.0 (WebTV) Rochester Democrat and Chronicle May 19, 1924 Deaths Rose MARTIN died Saturday at Long Beach, Calif. She leaves three sisters, Sister M. MELANIE of Utica. Mrs. Martin STAFFORD of Red Falls, Montana, and Mrs. C. G. McNERNEY of Toledo, Ohio and two brothers, James E. MARTIN of this city and Joseph A. MARTIN of Jersey City. Frank L. PURDY died yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. S. SCHENKLE, No 16 Joselyn Place. Besides his sister, he leaves his mother, Mrs. Clara PURDY and another sister Mrs. F. E. HOHMAN of Pulaski. Sarah E. SNELL, widow of Marvin SNELL, died yesterday at the home of her son, Dr. Albert C. SNELL, No 1 Highand Heights, aged 84 years. She leaves another son, Arthur V. SNELL; a daughter, Ada L. SNELL; three grandchildren; a sister, Ettie D. NELLIS and two brothers, Albert D. FONDA and Veeder FONDA. Joseph E. WAGG died yesterday at his home, No. 118 Gorsline street, aged 74 years. He leaves his wife, Elisabeth G. MORGAN WAGG; three daughters, Mrs. Harry CRAMPTON, Mrs. George H. TOWNER and Grace WAGG, and a son, Gilbert J. WAGG. --WebTV-Mail-25570-1747-- --WebTV-Mail-11233-30--