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 New members are being continually added to their ranks, showing well that it is not quite out of date to be a Good Templar.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