The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Monday Evening, April 2-1883 Price One Cent. BROTHER FRANK CONVICTED. The jury in the case of Thomas WALDRON, better known as Brother Frank, President of St. Joseph's College, in Buffalo, who was on trial all last week on charge of assaulting a girl six years old, came into court Saturday night after a deliberations of twenty-four hours and rendered a verdict of guilty on the second count of the indictment--attempted assault. The prisoner's counsel requested a suspension of sentence until 8 o'clock, which was granted by the Court. At that time the court-room and corridors were crowded and the prisoner's counsel made an eloquent plea in his behalf for mercy. Judge HAIGHT, in pronouncing sentence, intimated that the jury had been pretty merciful in the case, and that the parents of other children had informed him of similar attempts by the prisoner,and therefore he sentenced the prisoner to the full extent of the law, five years in Auburn Prison, except that he might have added a fine. The case has excited unusual interest, as Brother Frank has held similar positions in other places, including New York. + + DAMAGES DEMANDED. An action has been instituted against Charles H. CHAMBERLAIN of Oakfield, by Margaret HALE of the same town, to recover $5,000 damages. Mrs. HALE was a witness about a year ago in a suit in which Mr. CHAMBERLAIN was defendant, and he alleged she testified to untruths. He presented the case to the Grand Jury and she was indicted for perjury and was arrested on a bench warrant. She could not at once secure bondsmen and she was confined in jail on July 30th, remaining imprisoned for six days before she obtained bail and was liberated. When the time came for her trial Mr. CHAMBERLAIN did not push the matter and she was not prosecuted. Now, however, she has concluded she was misused at that time and has commenced a suit against Mr. CHAMBERLAIN for damages, alleging that her character was defamed by being arrested and that her health was impaired on account of her imprisonment. The summons was served upon Mr. CHAMBERLAIN today. + + A NEW PASTOR. Rev. Henry C. ZIEMMER was yesterday installed as pastor of the Ellicott Street German church, Rev. Mr. Grotian of Rochester, preaching the sermon. There was a large congregation and the church was very handsomely decorated by ladies of the church. Mr. ZIEMMER comes to Batavia from Bennington, Wyoming county, where he has been a very successful preacher. He will remove here with his family this week and take up his residence on West Main street. + + PARK HOTEL SOLD. Mr. Frank C. HEAL, who has carried on the park Hotel on the corner of Court and Ellicott streets so acceptably for a couple of years past, has sold his furniture, fixings and business to Mr. F. M. OSBORNE, recently of the oil regions, who assumed possession yesterday. The new proprietor is well recommended by those who know him. + + A CARD. To the People of Genesee County: The undersigned having entered the employ of T.F. WOODWARD, No. 74 Main street, respectfully invites all his friends and former customers who desire anything in the linen of boots or shoes to give him a call, feeling assured that with his long experience in the business and Mr. WOODWARD's extensive stock to select from, all purchasers can be suited. Chester FORD. + + Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood. + + PERSONAL. Mr. Roger DONOHUE is home from his eastern pleasure trip. Mr. Wm. E. HOWARD sang in the Delaware Avenue Methodist church, Buffalo, yesterday. Mr. Hiram SWEZEY left town on Saturday on a short business trip to his former home at Victor. C.H. SMITH of Le Roy, has been spending a few days with his college friend, Mr. Geo. L. SWEZEY. Miss Cornelia KNIGHT has been engaged as organist in the M.E. church. Her duties began yesterday. State Treasurer MAXWELL and Assemblyman NICHOL returned to Albany this morning. Mr. MAXWELL was accompanied by his wife. Miss Fannie JONES presided at the organ in the Presbyterian church yesterday. The position of tenor in the quartette choir is being filled by Mr. Frank SPENCER, an employe of the Harvester company. + + NOT THE MEN WANTED. Someone complained to the Sheriff yesterday afternoon that two tramps, who were approaching the village on the Oak Orchard road, were the men who stole $350 from the WILLIS House in Marilla on the 22nd ult., and someone else notified Officer ROBSON of the same thing. The two officers hastened to Oak street and arrested the tramps, who were taken to the jail building and examined in the office. They gave a good account of themselves and, as they did not even answer the description of the Marilla robbers, they were discharged. + + OPPOSED TO THE ACT. The act in reference to closing up Ellicott street between Jackson and Liberty streets and giving it to the Central railroad in consideration of having new streets opened, which Assemblyman NICHOL introduced in the Legislature, meets with some opposition among the residents of Ellicott and Liberty streets. They think that it should be laid down where the new streets are to be opened, and they propose to have an amendment introduced to the bill to that effect. + + SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN DARIEN. A serious accident occurred to the seven year old son of C.D. GRISWOLD of this town on Saturday afternoon. The little fellow ascended to the loft to look after a pet chicken and in descending lost his footing and fell striking his head on some hard substance, fracturing the skull. Fears are entertained that brain fever will set in. + + TRANSFERS OF TITLE. Following are the real estate transfers recorded in the County Clerk's office since our last report: Hannah Lamira DUNN to Frederick SHELT, land in Byron, $170. John WEBBER to Henry FUEST, land in Bethany, $400. Eli ROGERS to Martha WARREN, land in Bethany, $400. John CLARK to James RADLEY, 140 acres in Stafford, $13, 962.50. Levi O. CAMPBELL to Lucien O. CAMPBELL, 80 acres in Byron $8000. Edward D. RUMSAY to John CLARK, 99 acres in Stafford, $10,500. Abraham MOOK to Peter KLOTZBACH, 51 acres in Alabama, $4,619.70. George RADLEY to John ZASTROW, 3 acres in Stafford, $1300. John S. ERNEST to Aseneth TORPY, half an acre in Byron, $600. John J. FISHER to John HARLOFF, 56 acres in Oakfield, $3950. Thomas BROWE to Wm. H. PASSMORE, 83 acres in Stafford, $8,000. James A. NORTH, Jr. to Lyman W. ST. CLAIR, 20 acres in Batavia, $1300. Henry S. DeBOW to George RADLEY, 55 acres in Bethany, $4400. Truman J. WALWORTH to Thomas BROWE, 112 acres in Stafford, $13000. Aseneth TORPY to Laura A. HUNN, 2 acres in Elba, $656. + + No Damaged Goods Sold at My Store. To the people of Batavia and Genesee County, I would say, to please bear it in mind that I have no wet, or damaged goods that I will offer to sell you, but do say, that I have one of the Largest & Purest Stocks of Groceries that can be found in any Grocery in the county; and I can sell them as Cheap if not Cheaper! than any Store in Batavia. Bananas, Oranges, Lemons, Dates and all articles in the Fancy Grocery Line constantly on hand. Trusting that you will call and see me before purchasing elsewhere, I am at the same Old Stand, No. 26 Main Street. E. O'CONNOR. + + Take a look at those Knives in the show case in our front window. Any of them for 25c each; and you won't have to look long to find a 50 or 60c knife. Those new colors in Crane's Note Paper are pronounced very fine and attractive! Almost the largest figuring pad you ever saw for about the smallest amount of money you ever had! When you want something new, or different from the same old line of wedding presents or simply a wedding congratulations, come and see us! Use "Peerless Worm Specific." It is pleasant to take, a good tonic, and we warrant it for a vermifuge. N.W. STILE + + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt