Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 25-1880 HYMENEAL*. (* relating to the 'god of marriage') During the present month considerable activity has prevailed among the devotees of hymen, in the town of Pembroke, and particularly in the locality popularly known as the "For_ Settlement." The last event brought by those anxious to do homage to this ancient god, transpired on Wednesday evening of last week at the residence of Mr. Andrew FORWARD, whose daughter, Miss Cora E., was united by Elder CHILDS, of North Pembroke, in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Howard H. FOUNTAIN, of South Alabama. After the ceremony, the guests to the number of about one hundred, were sumptuously entertained at a table groaning under all the eatables and delicacies with which they are usually spread on such occasions. The presents were very numerous, and with few exceptions, quite costly, comprising a great variety of silverware, household fixtures, etc. Among the guests present were Mr. SHELDON and wife, of Honeoye Falls, Mr. DAVIS and wife of Rochester, and from Batavia, Mr. E.N. STONE and wife, Mr. W.S. ANDERSON and wife, Mr. H.H. BENJAMIN and wife, Mr. RUSSELL and daughter, Mr. N.E. HOLLISTER and wife, Mr. W. YOUNG and sister. The bride and bridegroom left next day on the Atlantic express for the east, intending to spend their honeymoon in visiting friends and relatives and places of interest in that direction. May health and happiness attend them through life. ++ Overcoats, Ulsteretts, Heavy Clothing and Scarlet Wrappers and Drawers at great bargains, to reduce stock for inventory. Full stock of fine Dress suits, and Business suitings for Men's and Boys' wear constantly on hand. Full assortment of Gent's Furnishing Goods, new and stylish. All are invited to call. C.R. GOULD. + BOLD BURGLARY. Periodically we have to record burglaries in town, but the one committed on Monday night surpassed all others in boldness of execution and the utter failure to secure plunder. About midnight, it is thought, burglars forced an entrance into GUITEAU's leather store on Jackson street, by breaking out a pane of glass in the front door. They made a systematic attack to blow open one of the safes, expecting to secure a large amount of money, as Mr. G. is County Treasurer, but who never leaves money in the safe over night. But the joke is on the burglars, for the safe was not locked, the bolts merely being turned. But evidently they did not anticipate it in that condition, for they went to the labor of drilling a hole through the door with tools stolen from George TRUMBULL's blacksmith shop, and pouring in powder the charge was fired, but resulted only in ruining the lock, the concussion breaking two large panes of glass in the north window. Failing in this, they tried to pry open the safe door, but in that they were alike unsuccessful, after which they left, and no trace of them has been discovered. It is thought that the burglars must have come into town on one of the late trains and left on the early morning train. It is curious that neither the breaking glass nor the explosion aroused any one on the street. ++ LEASED THE OPERA HOUSE. Mr. Henry C. FERREN informs us that he has become the leasee and manager of the Dellinger Opera House, and it is his intention to introduce none but first class entertainments for the gratification of our citizens. Mr. F. has had considerable insight into the "show" business and on that account is conversant with all the leading entertainments traveling. We wish him abundant success. ++ Thos. MOGRIDGE has a few more first class Cutters and Sleighs just finished, which he intends to sell during the holidays at lowest cash prices. Give him a call.--Shops in rear of Worthington's hardware store. ++ THE JACKSON SHOOTING AFFAIR--IMPROVED CHANCES FOR MRS. JACKSON'S RECOVERY--PETITION TO HAVE JACKSON COMMITTED TO THE STATE LUNATIC ASYLUM. The physicians report a more favorable change in the condition of Mrs. JACKSON, who was shot in the head by her husband last week, the particulars of which were published in The Times. We learn that Mrs. JACKSON is able to articulate and converse feebly, but takes considerable nourishment, and hopes are now entertained that she will recover, although the pistol ball remains in her head. JACKSON, at times, acts in a very strange manner, and shows symptoms of insanity. We understand that an application has been made to the County Judge to have him committed to the State Lunatic Asylum, based on a verified petition made by Mr. HOYT, JACKSON's father-in-law. The County Judge has set the case down for a hearing on Monday next, when several medical men will give their testimony as to his sanity. BOWEN & GREENE are the attorneys for the petitioner, and the District Attorney will assist at the reference. ++ BUSINESS FAILURE. Not a little surprise was manifested on the street last Wednesday, when it became known that Mr. John PEIRSON, who has conducted the large fruit canning establishment at Bushville for some years, had suspended with heavy liabilities. We refrain from giving hearsay amounts of indebtedness, as the true figures are not as yet known. The First National Bank, the National Bank of Geneseo and the Bank of Batavia each hold paper to a large amount, but it is thought the securities will cover it. Quite a number of merchants in town will lose heavily, and the employes at Bushville who have long worked in the factory are, we understand, heavy losers, which will bear hard on many of them, especially at this season of the year. We are sorry in a business point of view that Mr. PEIRSON is so circumstanced, for since he started the canning factory some years ago he has given employment to a great number of hands, and as a consequence, materially helped business in town. We hope he will be able to arrange his affairs so that he can start again, but owing to his heavy liabilities we think it hardly possible. ++ AS IT USED TO BE. An old copy of the Albany 'Gazette,' dated October 13th, 1804, has been unearthed by some relic hunter and contains the following item that will interest alike the farmer and business man of the present day:-- "A wagon load of wheat was, the present week, brought to this market from the town of Bloomfield, in the county of Ontario, 220 miles from this city. The quantity was 100 bushels, and was drawn by four yoke of oxen, and had the traveling been good, we are told, might with equal ease have been increased to 150 bushels. It was purchased at Bloomfield at five shillings a bushel, and sold at seventeen shillings and three pence. The net proceeds of this load of wheat, after paying all expenses and deducting the prime cost, is not less than one hundred dollars. The journey coming and returning, it is supposed, can be performed in twenty days, notwithstanding the badness of the roads." ++ ARREST OF A SHARPER. A young man, who gave his name as William BLUEBIRD, was arrested by officer ROBSON on Tuesday, on the complaint of Rev. Father McMANUS, who charges him with obtaining money under false pretenses. BLUEBIRD, it is said, would visit the houses and request aid for charitable purposes, and in order to complete his work more expeditiously, would inform the person answering his call, that the Rev. Father had subscribed a handsome amount. This ruse appeared to work satisfactory, and when arrested BLUEBIRD was trying the game on officers at the Institution for the Blind. He was committed to jail to await an examination. ++ THE APPLE MARKET. Jack Frost has toned up the apple market. Considerable amounts were nipped by the recent low temperature and the result will be advanced prices. The eastern market, especially will be firm. A New York paper says: "It is estimated that not less than 50,000 barrels of apples in New York, or in transit to this market, have been frozen and rendered entirely worthless. Many barrels were caught on the canal, and, although not yet all destroyed, there is but little hope of saving them. This will run the loss up to more than 100,000 barrels. From present appearance it looks as if apples would advance 25 per cent in price in the next ten days. ++ To the Ladies of Batavia and Vicinity: I will place upon my counters, for the next ten days, the following articles at 25 cents: Hats, Wings, Feathers, Ornaments, envelopes of Ribbons, Remnants of Silk, Velvets and Satins. I will also close out my entire stock of Trimmed Hats and Bonnets at the lowest possible rates. J.F. KENYON. No. 70 Main St. + Ladies will save money by purchasing Millinery Goods of Mrs. G.F. ABBOTT, No. 15 Main St., opposite County Clerk's office, Batavia, N.Y. + MARRIED. ODELL-CROSSMAN. In Batavia on the 20th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. W. C. LEARNED, Mr. Frank ODELL and Miss Emma C. CROSSMAN, all of Batavia. ROACH-BRADWAY. In East Elba on the 14th inst., by Elder McGOWAN, Mr. John W. ROACH and Miss Ella D. BRADWAY, both of Elba. LAWRENCE-BIRD. In Le Roy on the 15th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Benjamin PARSONS, Mr. Addison W. LAWRENCE and Miss Julia E. BIRD, both of Le Roy. JOHNSON-CLEMENS. In Le Roy on the 15th inst., at the Presbyterian parsonage, by Rev. Benjamin PARSONS, Mr. Milo H. JOHNSON and Miss Josephine CLEMENS, both of Byron. ++ DIED. TRUE. In Batavia on the 20th inst., Luther S. TRUE, a former resident of Oakfield, in the 56th year of his age. The remains were taken to Oakfield for interment on Tuesday last. AUSTIN. At the County House, Bethany, on the 20th inst., Mary Ann AUSTIN, of Byron, aged 40 years. The remains were taken to Byron. BARR. In Batavia on the 22d inst., Orrin C. BARR, formerly of Elba, aged 24 years. NORTON. In Oakfield on the 21st inst., Lorenzo NORTON, aged 72 years. BRAINERD. In West Middlebury on the 19th inst., Edward BRAINERD, aged 71 years. HUNTINGTON. In West Middlebury on the 20th inst., Fanny Willky, relict of Dan. HUNTINGTON, formerly of Bethany, aged 86 years. ++ Hotel For Sale ! Wishing to retire from business after steady application for twenty-five years, I offer my elegant Hotel in Batavia, known as the WASHBURN HOUSE, on Main street located in the business center of the village, for sale on liberal terms. The hotel is a solid brick structure, erected in 1870, four stories in height, well arranged and finished, and furnished with capacity to accommodate 100 guests and has always done a successful business, and is an exceedingly desirable property in the hands of a hotel man of experience. The furniture, which is in excellent condition, will be sold, with the premises, if desired, on accomodating terms. In the rear of the hotel are large barns and sheds with accommodations for one hundred horses. If not sold by the first of March, 1881, the premises will be for rent. Batavia, Genesee Co., N.Y. John WASHBURN, Prop. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt