THE RECORD. Tioga County, New York May 31, 1888 #1 PATENTS GRANTED. The following patents were granted May 27, 1888, to the citizens of Central New York, is expressly reported for the Owego RECORD by SMITH & DENISON, solicitors of patents, trade-marks, designs, labels copyrights and attorney's and counselors in patent cases. White Memorial Building, Syracuse, NY. George BEEBE, Penn Yen, two wheeled vehicle. Louis P. DISS, Ilion, breech loading gun. Alberto FINKS, New Berlin, road grinder. Lewis GOODYEAR, Trumansburg, twice guide cutter. E. F. GREENE and F. H. HENDRYX, Bath, baking pan. T. A. LOTTRIDGE, Rochester, and J. V. ENSEFIELD, Oneida, coffin fastener. Charles J. MATTISON, Oswego, machine for packing pulveruleunt matters. E. A. McLAUGHLIN, Horseheads, self-acting pressure regulator. John P. and N. ROMER, Gowanda, saw gummer. Leroy H. SMITH, Ithaca, breech loading gun. James O. SPERBECK, Oswego Falls, tire heater. William A SWEET, Syracuse, 2 patents, making wire; elliptic spring. John CAREY, East Syracuse, label, "Carey's Germ Dyspeptic Remedy." ADAMENT MANUFACTURING CO., Syracuse, trade-mark : "ADAMENT." Horsey Manufacturing Co., Utica, trade-mark preparation of tooth powder "PURITY." Whole number of patents issued for this week 360 of which 68 were granted citizens of this state, there also issued 45 trade-marks 9 labels. APALACHIN. May 29. - Miss Anna LANE of Owego visited L. A. LANE'S Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George WEBB, of Virginia, are calling on relatives about here. Children's day will be observed June10th, at the M. E. church. Receipts of the Presbyterian ice cream festival; $12 and of the M. E. entertainment, $8.75. Rev. N. W. BARNES delivered the memorial address Sunday from Esther ??X, 18. At the Presbyterian church, the house was filled, all available space occupied. Revs. James PRINGLE and FESSENDEN assisted. How about that $5. whip. Mrs. S. M. SAVEY is visiting her husband at Orange, NJ. WILLIAM I. WILLIAMS DEAD. William I. WILLIAMS, who resided near Catatonk in the town of Candor, was in usual health Monday evening, having been to the grist mill but a few hours previous to retiring. In the early morning he passed from this life to the next, without scarcely a struggle to give alarm. The cause of his sudden demise is thought to be heart disease. Coroner J. M. BARRETT was notified, but did not consider it necessary to hold and inquest. The funeral will be held this afternoon. He leaves a wife, a son and a daughter, Mrs. P. G. WHITE of Hoboken, NJ. OBITUARY. Harvey CURTIS, and old and respected resident of Owego passed away Thursday evening, May 24, 1888, age 79 years, at his home, just east of the corporation, where he has kept a nursery for many years. The funeral service was held Monday. APALACHIN'S ADDITION. Erastus STEENBURG, whose injury and subsequent surgical operations of serious nature were mentioned in the RECORD, died Monday at the residence of his father. His funeral will be held at the Baptist church Wednesday, at 1:00 p. m. , conducted by N. W. BARNES. DEATH OF JOHN SMITH. John SMITH, a venerable resident of the town of Nichols died at his home in that town, about three miles from Owego, at 8:00 o'clock this morning, aged 91 years. Deceased was one of the pioneers of Tioga County. Three children have proceeded him in crossing the dark river and nine survive him, as follows: Charles, John, Jr., Joseph, Harvey, Mrs. A. S. PARMALEE, Mrs. John LEONARD, Mrs. LANE, Mrs. KETCHUM of Williamsport, PA, and Mrs. GOODENOUGH, of HAMMONDSPORT. The funeral will be held at the late residence Saturday at 10:00 a. m. Bill Grummons THE RECORD. Tioga County, New York May 31, 1888 #2 FIREMAN'S ELECTION. Last evening occurred the regular election of the Owego Fire Department. There was no opposition to the regular "ticket" and but little interest was manifested in the matter. Only thirty-five votes were cast, although there are nearly two-hundred active firefighters who are entitled to vote. The following are the officers chosen: For Chief Engineer, Frederick S. HODGE; For Second Assistant Chief Engineer, William A. MILLREA, For Secretary, Thomas A. BRADY and for Treasurer, Frank S. BLOODGOOD. NEW OFFICERS IN AHWAGA HOUSE. Owing to the election of Firemen William A. MILLREA, as Second Assistant Engineer of the Department No. 6 was obliged to choose a new foreman. They very wisely promoted Fred C. PENNY from position of First of First Assistant Foreman to that of Foreman and Second Assistant, E. D. COBURN was placed in Mr. Penny's former position and F. L. RAYMOND was elected Second Assistant to succeed Mr. COBURN. THE STILES FAMILY. Wednesday May 30. was the sixtieth anniversary of the birth of Mrs. B. C. STILES of Tioga and her five children, eleven grandchildren, and brothers and sisters surprised her on that occasion by a family reunion. There were present, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. STILES, and three children, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. GOODRICH, and four children, Miss Sarah A. STILES, Mr. and Mrs. William A. MILLREA, and four children. Mr. Geo. B. STILES and with one or two exceptions all her brothers and sisters. Elegant refreshments were served and the occasion was a very valuable one to Mrs. STILES and her guests. FIRE IN A CANDOR CHURCH. Last evening shortly after 7:00 o'clock after the bell of St. Mark's (Episcopal) church of Candor had been rung to summon the congregation together for evening services, and after the church had lighted, a large chandelier which had been suspended from the ceiling in about the centre of the church fell with a heavy crash, into the pews below it scattering burning kerosene oil in all directions, which set the building on fire. Fortunately ready hands, aided by well directed pew cushions soon were able to smother out the fire before serious damage was done. A larger audience than usual was soon inside the building when the alarm was given, but owing to smoke, fire, confusion and excitement no service was held. The damage is covered by insurance. Fortunately no one was sitting under the chandelier as it fell, as there had been, there is little doubt someone would have been killed. THE SCHOOL MA'AMS' DARLING. Nichols, NY, May 30. - Last Saturday evening a reception was given the school teachers of Nichols, by Mr. Frank TRUMAN, of Owego, at the home of Miss Jessie WIGGINS, on Cady Avenue. Music by the young ladies and singing, poetry, rich jokes and reminiscences of our Golden State of California from Mr. TRUMAN made short the evening. Elegant refreshments were served and each teacher received some token of remembrance from their genial friend, which will be kept and treasured for years to come. Among the costly and elegant presents was a solid gold watch presented to Miss Jessie Wiggins. Among the teachers present were Misses CONANT and WRITER, of Owego, and from Nichols, Principal Ed. MORGAN, Misses CORYELL, VAN NORSTRAND, Hattie FINCH, DRESAR, Winnie OLMSTEAD, RUSSELL, SCOTT, Cora FINCH, Clara DARLING, Cora WIGGINS, and Mr. FEAR. Among those present not teaching were noticed: Misses Sadie and Amy WILSON, Maggie CADY, Lissa SULLIVAN, Lottie BARNES, Lillian OSBORNE, FENDERSON, Mertie WALKER, CARPENTER and Mr. Chas. BARNES, All had a very pleasant and enjoyable time and went away with best wishes for their jovial friend, TREATED BY DR. PEARSALL. A young man named Hall. from Binghamton, was brought to Owego a week ago last Sunday by Mr. J. W. IRA for treatment for a diseased bone in his foot. He is stopping at Mrs. BARRON'S, No. 224 North Avenue, and is being treated by Dr. A. T. PEARSALL and under his skillful surgical and medical treatment is rapidly recovering. TO THE PUBLIC ! I am now prepared to accommodate all who will be so kind as to favor me with their patronage at the Pennsylvania House, No. 148 Front Street, Owego, NY, (opposite the DUNGAN House.) Meals at all hours, 25 cents. Good stabling attached. The bar will be well supplied with the best brands of wines, liquor, beer, tobacco and cigars. John HENDRICK, proprietor. Carson's Catarra snuff gives instant relief. Bill Grummons