The Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Friday, September 24-1875 LOCAL RECORD. Mr. GOULD of Stafford is building himself a house at Honeoye Falls. W. BABCOCK of East Pembroke is the patentee of a new potato digger. Alas! for our pan-cake timber. The frosts have "done for" the buckwheat. Harvey SNELL, formerly of Pembroke, is teaching the Churchville village school. Mr. Samuel COOPER has our thanks for a quantity of the sweetest and tenderest fall sweet corn we ever tasted. Mr. Levi DECKER was the man who arrested CLARK, the girl shooter, instead of STEVENS, as we last week had it. The Epizoot, in a milder form than when here before, is effecting to a greater or less extent, most of the horses in this vicinity. Thomas CARY has a very convenient house to rent on Ross street, near the new Union School House. Look at it, you who wish to rent. Quick Business--The fast mail train is a success. We receive our New York morning papers now a little after noon of the day they are printed. SOUTHWORTH & SIMPSON mean business this fall. They are now filling up with a choice selection of goods at prices that cannot but be satisfactory. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman BROWN, of Alexander, are off to Illinois on a visiting tour, to the PRESCOTTS and BOSWORTHS and HARRISES and other old-time friends. Going Ahead--The walls for the new engine manufactory are all up, and the roof supports are being put up. 'Twill be a roomy pile of buildings when completed. I.J. TUTTLE, of Wheatville, in this county, will promptly answer calls to repair Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry at the homes of the citizens of our county. Address him at Wheatville. A Professional Visit.--Dr. LISTON, the distinguished surgeon and physician from the Albany Eye & Ear Infirmary, will be in Batavia at the St. James Hotel, Sept. 28th, 29th, and 30th. The Wiard Plow Manufacturing Co. are preparing to build immediately. The brick is already on the ground. The Erie R.R. Company, too, has already built a track into their grounds. A Walking Feat.--The Le Roy 'Gazette' says: "Albert OLMSTED and wife walked from their home in Batavia to Le Roy, early this week, in two hours and thirty minutes--10 1/2 miles. Pretty good for tramps so young." State Fair.--Mr. John N. ABBOTT, General Passenger Agent of the Erie, has notified the public that he will issue special excursion tickets to the State Fair held at Elmira, Sept. 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, and Oct. 1st, at reduced rate. P.P. BRADISH & Co. have a finely illustrated advertisement in our columns to-day. The agricultural implements of their manufacture are favorites with farmers wherever known, and are not excelled in good points by any in the market. Mr. Phineas FORD and his wife, residents of State street in this village, are respectively 85 and 83 years old, and are still living mostly, alone--they so preferring. They have had nine children born to them, and all are still living, the youngest being over 40 years of age. A remarkable family record. Signor NUNO, of Buffalo, will meet, Saturday next, 25th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m., at the residence of Hon. John FISHER, all who desire to perfect themselves in vocal and Instrumental music. This is a rare opportunity and should be improved by all possess musical talent. The expense will be moderate. The Great Annular Eclipse will take place at sunrise on Wednesday next, 29th inst. It will not be fully annular here, as we are a little south of its central line, but it will be, notwithstanding, a sight full of interest and one well worth early rising to see. The annular eclipse will not occur again until 1893. A Centennial Horn.--J.S. DELANO of this village, has a powder horn which was carried by his grandfather, Jonathan DELANO, all through the Revolutionary war, in which as a soldier, he took active part. Engraven on the horn are ships, forts, &c., and the name of the owner, with the date of engraving--1775--just a hundred years ago. Shoulder Broken--We are sorry to learn of a bad accident which happened to young Charles PETTIT, of this place, on Saturday, by which he had his shoulder broken. It occurred on the way to the Fair Ground. He was riding on a dray, when the driver accidentally fell off, and he tried to catch him, but fell himself, striking on his shoulder. Mr. James MACKEY, of Batavia, is supervising the introduction of a forty horse power steam engine into the mill of Mr. HARMON at Churchville. The mill has hitherto had only water power, and has often been deficient because of low water. The introduction of steam will enable it to meet all demands upon it promptly. So writes our Churchville correspondent, whose favor came so late this week that we have been obliged to condense it. County Fair.--We expect to be able to give, next week, the list of premiums awarded at our recent County Fair. Having expected to spend the whole day Thursday on the ground, we were only there a short time Wednesday, and therefore cannot particularize. We judged from appearances that the "first day" was a usual success, with great promise for the "second day" but a soaking rain "wet down" all fair anticipations, and greatly disappointed officers and people. APPLETON's Educational Record has the following notice of our Union School: "The 'Public School of Batavia, N.Y., is worthy 'of note for having given unusual attention 'to the matter of ornamenting the walls of 'the schoolroom with choice and elegant 'pictures. Prof. G. FULLER is Principal."--We may add that the fall term of the school opened, with 60 more pupils than last year, and that the success of the school, thus far, has exceeded the anticipation of its most ardent friends. Henry C. ADGATE, Esq., of East Bethany, left for his new Georgia home, on Monday of this week. We regret to lose him from this county, but wish him all the good and prosperity he anticipates in his new home. He has purchased a choice place of some 40 acres at Madison, the county seat of Morgan county, Georgia. Our readers will hear from him occasionally. Teachers' Institute.--The Genesee Co. Teachers' Institute will be held in the Court House, Batavia, commencing at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27th, and continue its sessions for one week, under the instruction of Prof. Henry R. SANFORD. General, prompt and regular attendance is desired. N.B.--Teachers' examination Saturday, Oct. 2d, commencing at 9 a.m. Richard L. SELDEN, School Commissioner. Married.--Mr. James CLARK and Miss Mary BOSWORTH were married at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Wm. BOSWORTH, of Batavia, on Tuesday evening of this week, 21st inst., Rev. Thos. McLEAD officiating.--A large and pleasant company witnessed the ceremony and heartily joined in the congratulations and socialities of the happy occasion. James learned his trade of us, and was for several years in our employ, and with all our heart we wish for him and his estimable wife a stormless and happy voyage on the sea of matrimony. Railroad Accident.--On Wednesday evening of this week a freight train of 77 cars on the Central road broke in three pieces, while on the down grade at South Byron, and the second part dashed into the first part, and the third part into the second part, knocking into kindling wood six cars loaded with wheat, and scattering the debris on both tracks, so that the western bound trains, as well as the eastern, were considerably delayed. A tramp, who was stealing a ride in one of the wheat cars, had his leg broken--the wonder is how, in such a crash up, he escaped instant death. The "Buffalo Bill" and "Texas Jack" combination troupe are to give one of their unique and peculiar entertainments at Dellinger's Opera House on Thursday next 30th inst. See advertisement in another column. Of this troupe the New London Union says: "In Music Hall, last evening, to an absolutely overflowing house, Buffalo Bill performed to the satisfaction of his hearers, and won repeated applause. Mr. GRAHAM in his Irish character was inimitable, and his happy humor kept the house in a roar of laughter.--The support was fair, and the performance, as a whole, was more than satisfactory." The Indian Fair of the Tonawanda Reservation, is, we believe, now in progress. It was appointed to be held on the 22d, 23d, 24th, and 25th insts. Why they hold it so long is, we suppose, owing, not to the magnitude and excellence of their agricultural products, but to their ability to sooner absorb, even with the help of whites of like elevated tastes and associations, the stock of liquors furnished for the occasion by parties from Batavia, Medina, and other localities. By the way, by virtue of what license do these liquor vendors sell their liquors upon fair grounds, or anywhere outside of their saloons and barrooms? A Plucky Girl.--A day or two since a tramp called at a house on Center street in this village, to beg something to eat. As he went away from the house one of the family, a young lady, noticed that he carried a closed umbrella in such a way as to partly conceal it as he walked. She had just left her umbrella in the porch, and the idea flashed into her mind that he had stolen it. She ran to the door, and sure enough the umbrella was gone. She didn't wait to talk about it, or to inquire what had better be done, or to "fix up," but bare-headed, she dashed out into the rain after the thief, and captured him near S. WAKEMAN's on Main street, and wrenched the umbrella away from him. Pity she hadn't broken his head with it. No one was near to arrest, so the scamp escaped. Concert.--The Mendelssohn Quintette Club of Boston, assisted by the charming vocalist, Miss Fannie KELLOGG, have been engaged by the Band to give one of their popular Concerts at the Opera House, Batavia, Friday, Oct. 14th, 1875. These artists are too well known to need any lengthy notice; the simple announcement is enough to ensure for them a large audience. The following notice appears in the Buffalo Commercial: "The Mendelssohn Quintette Club begin a nine weeks' western tour the 27th of this month. This club has been augmented by the engagement of Mr. C.N. ALLEN, formerly leader of the Beethoven Quintette Club, now disbanded. It now has six solo performers. Miss Fannie KELLOGG is re-engaged as vocalist. They appear in Buffalo during the season." A Supposed Horse Thief Arrested.--On Friday night last a man drove to CASTLE's Livery Stable for accommodations for his horse during the night. In the morning he offered his horse, buggy and harness, worth perhaps $200, for $100. CASTLE, at once suspecting the goods were stolen, entered into negotiations so as to detain the man as long as possible, and while pretending to buy, arranged to have the seller arrested on suspicion of theft. On Monday our officers received a hand-bill from Auburn,, correctly describing the stolen property, and offering a reward for its finding. The arrested man, who gave his name as Thomas SHARP, had an examination before Justice JOHNSON on Tuesday, and was committed to await action of Grand Jury. P.S. Parties arrived from Auburn Tuesday night and fully identified the property. + + BERGEN.--Mr. S. CARPENTER seems to be always building something. This time he has added a piazza to his house. Mrs. Dr. MUNGER and son, from Guilford, Ct., have been visiting at Mr. Wm. P. MUNGER's. A.J. LYONS, who supplied the Baptist pulpit during the summer, has resumed his studies at the Rochester Theological Seminary. The Rev. S. HULSE, a retired minister living in town, will temporarily supply the pulpit. Mr. T. RAYMOND and wife suffered a severe affliction in the loss of an infant child recently. Mr. J.B. BEARDSLEY arrived home a few days since from his sojourn at the seaside. We understand that his health is not improved. Mr. H.H. BROWN's house at West Bergen was burned Monday, 6th inst. It was insured in the Holland Purchase Company. The following day the insurance was paid by Mr. A. ARNOLD, agent for the Company. Such rare promptness is highly commendable. + + ALEXANDER.--Presentation. At a meeting of the I.O.O.F., held at Alexander Monday evening last, Mr. Albert ROWE was presented with a beautiful Past Grand regalia. The regalia was presented by the Bros. as a token of their love and esteem for Bro. ROWE, who has been a very devoted and active member of the lodge for 29 years, being absent from the regular weekly meetings but very few times during all those years. The presentation speech was made by Bro. S.P. HAMMOND, who performed well his part, referring to Bro. ROWE's long connection with the order, and his faithfulness therein, in very appropriate remarks. Bro. ROWE responded with a short speech, which showed that he fully and deeply appreciated the kindness and goodly feeling of the Bros. The affair passed off very pleasantly, and was a credit to all parties concerned. + + ELBA.--Robert H. OLIVER, proprietor of the Elba well boring machines is doing quite a thriving business, putting many wells down in this and adjourning towns. Mrs. E. PATTERSON of this village has leased her residence and removed to Batavia. Mrs. Dr. PRAVO, a teacher of long experience is about to open a select school in this place thus giving all a chance to get an education at home. Mrs. L. KIMBALL leaves for the west on Monday next to visit friends. She will be absent from home about six weeks. The frost on Saturday morning last did considerable injury to corn and potato crop which are somewhat late this season. Rev. J.C. LONG quite surprised the community on Sunday last by supplying the pulpit of Rev. J.H. QUIGLEY. The Elder looks vigorous and strong as ever. All were glad to see him again. D.H. GORHAM, the builder of the new church has it now in readiness for frescoing, which is to be done by workmen from Buffalo. The community was startled this (Tuesday) morning by the death of Thomas J. THOMPSON. The deceased was a thorough business man--and highly respected by all. He leaves a wife and two small children besides parents and friends to mourn his untimely death. + + DARIEN.--How true the saying, one extreme follows an other. Our extreme hot spell is followed by extreme cold, as it has been for a few days past--an admonition to get ready your overcoat and mittens, and to replenish your wood-piles and coal-bins for winter, which is slowly creeping upon us. Halloo! there man, you are leading your horse back and forth on the sidewalk. Do you belong to a privileged class? Do you claim this high prerogative for your self alone? I don't believe in monopoly of any kind. Suppose we all use sidewalks for that purpose, and save the roads for future use. The statute prescribes a fine of three dollars for such offenses. Look out. We hear considerable said, in these parts, of potato rot. The yield seems to be abundant, but if rotting in all parts of the county, potatoes may, after all, be scarce by next spring. But let us not distrust Providence. He who provides the young ravens their food, will also provide for us in future, as He has in the past. Sunday last, while all well disposed people were assembled at church to worship according to Divine injunction, some wayward scions were celebrating the event, (or something else,) in a piece of woods within hearing distance, by gunonading, disobeying the command, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy." It is a sad mistake of some parents, that they have not sent their children more to Sabbath school (while others have not sent theirs at all) where they certainly would learn some better things. Alas, what can you expect when some fathers avow that they had rather see their boys go hunting on Sunday, than see them go tot Sabbath School. Do these boys not know that all such Sabbath breakers are liable to a fine? + + CORFU.--A perambulating photographic gallery visited town on Tuesday. CURTIS had his house "took." "Hib" CHASE has left town for a brief time. We shall miss his smiling phiz. He has gone to Batavia. Chas. SMITH and wife of St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania, have been "swinging around the circle." Their many friends in this vicinity are glad to welcome them back. Esq. READ says we spelled his name wrong, but we didn't mean to. If we have done anything we are sorry for, we are willing to be forgiven. Friday evening, 10th inst., the Ladies' Literation gave a lawn party at F.H. EDWARDS'. The grounds were brightly illuminated, reminding one of the mythical chateau of Claude MELNOTTE, so beautifully described by LYTTON; while occasionally "the moon unveiled her peerless light, and o'er the dark her silver mantle threw." Here and there beneath the trees might be seen couples engaged in delicious tete-a-tete, others chose "a sly flirtation by the light of a chandelier, with music to play in the pauses, and no one very near;" while some of a more practical but less poetical turn of mind were contented with croquet. You pays your money and you takes your choice. Carrie TYRRELL sang "Silver Threads among the Gold." No words of mine could add color to the laurels she has won and deserved, both at home and abroad. She has a clear, strong, pleasant voice, and sings with well chosen modulation. Cora BURNHAM was then called upon and recited in a sweet, but not powerful voice, "The City." She was evidently embarrassed at being the cynosure of so many eyes. Miss Vira DRAKE presided at the organ with universal acceptability. After refreshments and a few moments spent in social intercourse, we "silently stole away." + + SURROGATE's COURT. Sept. 15. John H. WEBBER, executor, &c., filed an inventory of the personal property of James HILL, late of the town of Stafford, deceased. Sept. 17. The will of George EDWARDS, late of the town of Batavia, deceased, left for probate by George D. EDWARDS, one of the executors therein named. Citation returnable Oct. 25th, 1875. The will of Agnes SMILEY, late of the town of Pavilion, deceased, left for probate by Thomas NOBLE, sole executor therein named. Citation returnable November 16th, 1875. Sept. 20. In the matter of proving the will of Phineas BARR, late of the town of Elba, deceased, the further proceedings therein adjourned to October 4th, 1875. John WORTENDYKE, executor, &c., of Peter WORTENDYKE, late of the town of Batavia, deceased, filed his account for final settlement. Citation returnable December 27th, 1875. Sept. 22. In the matter of the estate of Richard C. BROWN, late of the town of Elba, deceased, ordered publication of notice to creditors to present claims to the administrators on or before the 31st day of March, 1876. + + MARRIED. GREY-SHOWERMAN.--Sept. 14th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Jas. E. BILLS, Wilber C. GREY of Stafford, and Emma L. SHOWERMAN, of Bethany. MOORE-GROFF.--By Rev. E.S. FURMAN, Sept. 22d, 1875, Mr. Bradford MOORE of Buffalo, and Miss M_?_ GROFF of Darien. + + NEIGHBORING COUNTIES. No clue to the Hermitage robbers yet. Barnum lectures in Hornellsville the coming winter. There are 36, 532 children of school age in Rochester. Some things is thin. -"Holley Standard." Of course they is. Instruments for a new band at Warsaw have been purchased. A horse was sold at Brockport the other day for thirteen cents. The Warsaw Stave Manufactory was burned down a few nights since. Loss $700. The post office at Tonawanda was broken into a few nights since and about $20 stolen therefrom. Alex JONES of Hornellsville recently sold his horse "Ashland Pet" to a Syracuse man for $3,500. There are seven lodges of the I.O.G.T. organization in Buffalo, with a membership of over 1,000. The Attica "News" seems to have "toned down" its warfare on the Tonawanda Valley Agricultural Society. The Buffalo 'Courier' reports that at Holland in Erie county, the potato crop is very large and is rotting badly. The Mount Morris 'Enterprise' states that the apple crop in that vicinity this season will be below the average. The Livingston county agricultural society has postponed its annual exhibition until Thursday, September 30th. The Brockporters consume from 75 to 100 kegs of lager beer per week. The place must be a kind of Dutch paradise. An iron bed-plate for nail-mill purposes was successfully cast in Corning a few days since. It weighs about seven tons. J.E. JEFFERSON, of Attica, was accidentally thrown from his buggy and had several of his ribs broken, a few days since. A boy named Henry SLOUCHER was accidentally drowned at Buffalo, Sunday, and, considering his name, who's to blame? The Niagara County Fair, in consequences of the severe storm, adjourned for two weeks and will be held Sept. 30th, Oct. 1st and 2d. A Fredonia man had to call in a constable the other night to get rid of a trio of tramps who insisted upon lodging there over night. Two hundred and eighty-two car loads of lumber were shipped from Tonawanda via the New York Central Railroad during August. The Medina "Tribune" says Henry CORY of Shelby has raised one hundred and sixteen bushels of early rose potatoes on half an acre. Miss Abbie EDWARDS, daughter of Dr. ELLENWOOD, of Attica, has been engaged as teacher in one of the Sing Sing Public Schools. Mr. Carmi LINDSEY, of Attica, harvested from 1 5/8 acres of land, 78 bushels of barley. The ground contained an orchard of large trees at that. Lima hopes to soon be blessed with a steam grist mill. The proposition is to turn the old Western Hotel building into such an establishment. A disastrous fire occurred at Canaseraga, Allegany county, a few days since, involving seven business houses in ruin, and entailing a loss of over $9,000. Mr. Chas. J. DORRANCE, long time cashier of Loomis' Bank, at Attica, has accepted a "call" to be general correspondent of the North Western Bank of Chicago. The Orleans 'Republican' claims that less strong liquor is now drank in Albion than at any time for years past. The editor of the 'Republican' is away from home. The epizootic among cattle which we have reported as being prevalent near Avon has broken out in the vicinity of Buffalo. Many animals have died and a large number are afflicted. R.M. TUTTLE has become sole proprietor of the Hornellsville 'Times,' of which he has hitherto been junior partner. Under his management we predict the 'Times' will be better than ever. Success, old friend! The Medina 'Tribune' says: "Farmers who have apples wear smiling faces, as the prospect is favorable for a good round price for their fruit, and, although the crop will not be an average one, the advance in price will bring about as much money in the aggregate." A daughter of S.D. GARDNER, Treasurer of Allegany Co., was married a few days since, and among her wedding presents was a check for $25,000, given by her father. Anxious young men are inquiring whether GARDNER has any more daughters, and--any more $25,000. The Cuba, Allegany county, 'Herald' says that the following property was recently found in the belfry of the Universalist church in that village: "A pair of fine boots and a pair of stoga boots; a fine black broadcloth coat but little worn, and a green table spread ornamented with figures." At a meeting held recently in Mayville, at which about twenty representative men of the Baptist denomination were present, it was decided to purchase about seventy acres of land near DeWittville, opposite to Fair Point, for $300 an acre, divide it into 210 shares, at $100 each, and convert the property into a Baptist camping ground. An exchange says, there is a mineral spring at Cowlesville, Wyoming Co., which is a singular freak of nature, overflowing without varying every ninety days and seven hours, throwing a vast volume of water high in the air, emitting at the same time quantities of natural gas, upon lighting which a flame of many feet issues forth, illuminating the heavens and the surrounding country for a great distance. The Arcade 'Times' says: "We are gratified to be enabled to announce that the prospects are brightening for the early completion of the Attica & Arcade Railway. The right of way, has nearly all been secured, the commissioners, as we understand, are not only purchasing but paying for the same. Three or four heavy contractors have been over the line this week who will make proposals to build and equip the road within a reasonable length of time." Churchville.--A number of accidents occurred at, or near Churchville last week.--On Monday the horse of Mrs. J.H. PARRISH, of Bergen, became frightened in Churchville and ran away, throwing Mrs. P. from the buggy, to the ground with such force as to badly injure her spine. She is still unable to be removed to her home.--Next, the clothes of a man named John ROBINSON was snatched off him by the gearing of a threshing machine. In his carelessness they had become entangled, and the man himself was so injured, so our correspondent writes, that he hasn't been able to wear clothes since.--The next mishap, was to a man named GEHAN, who in alighting from his sulkey, had his foot caught in the stirrup, frightening his horse, which ran, dragging GEHAN some forty rods, severely if not fatally injuring him. + + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt