Dear Listers, I realize that many of you subscribe to more than one of these mailing lists, that often the areas you are researching/studying overlap; and I know it can make for a lot of repetition and a lot of additional email. Therefore, I am planning on submitting the articles only to the Old News mailing list, and not to these lists [NY Western, NY Genesee, NY-Rooters] any longer, unless I hear any valid reasons otherwise. Thank you for your time; I hope you'll continue to enjoy the old newsies, : ) Linda

Hi Sherry, First off, St. Jerome's Hospital is/was on Bank Street in Batavia, Genesee County, but within the past few years, it merged with Batavia's other hospital to become United Memorial Medical Center.....and now it's either closed or closing! I believe when you say "County House", you're talking about the County Home, which used to be out in Bethany, Genesee County. I guess the County Home was sort of a precursor to today's nursing homes, only it tended to house people who were in REALLY bad shape, or who had no one to take care of them.....including "infirm" people of all ages and types of disorders. If memory serves, the County Home had what they called "the farm", which was just that, only I believe everything was raised and/or grown for use by the Home. Hope that helps some! Joan In a message dated 8/23/2002 6:57:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, grammie33467@yahoo.com writes: > Could some one please tell me where St. Jerome's > hospital is? Also, could you tell me what the county > house is, and what the county farm is? Thank you. > Sherry Lake Worth, Fl >

This is a newspaper clipping of a very sad poem from my grandmother's scrapbook. No newspaper title or date are included however, most of the other clippings are from the Attica News in Wyoming Co. NY ca 1907-1917. This very sad poem appears to be written by a lonely widower whose children have grown and rejected him. Over the Hill to the Poorhouse What? No! Can it by they've driven Their father, so helpless and old, (O God! May their crime be forgiven). To perish out there in the cold? O heaven! I am saddened and weary See the tears how they course down my cheeks! Oh, this world is lonely and dreary, And my heart for relief vainly seeks. Chorus. For I'm old, and I'm helpless and feeble, And the days of my youth have gone by, When over the hills to the poorhouse I wandered alone there to die. Ah, me! On that old doorstep yonder I've sat with my babes on my knee, No father was happier or fonder Than I with my little ones three. The boys both so rosy and chubby, And Lillie with prattle so sweet! God knows how their father has loved them, But they've driven him out in the street. Chorus. It's long years since my Mary was taken, My faithful, affectionate wife, Since then, I'm forlorn and forsaken, And the light has died out of my life. The boys grew up to manhood; I gave them A deed for a farm, aye, and more, I gave them the house they were born in, And now I am turned out from its door. Chorus. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Could some one please tell me where St. Jerome's hospital is? Also, could you tell me what the county house is, and what the county farm is? Thank you. Sherry Lake Worth, Fl __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com

The Attica News Attica, Wyoming Co. NY DICHTER-ZWETSCH December 2, 1909 Afternoon wedding at the home of the bride in Alexander. Alexander, Dec. 3, 1909-A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles ZWETSCH of Alexander yesterday afternoon when their daughter Mabel was united in marriage to Louis DICHTER of Warsaw by the Rev. F. R. DAVIS in the presence of only the immediate family of the bride and the mother of the groom, Mrs. Johanna DICHTER of Rochester. The bride wore her traveling dress of green broadcloth and was attended by Miss Grace GARDNER, who wore a gown of white mull and lace, and Glenn Zwetsch, brother of the bride. Lunch was served at 3 o'clock and Charles LAWRENCE took the young couple to Attica, where they boarded the 5:20 train, going immediately to Warsaw, where the groom is employed. Mr. and Mrs. DICHTER will board until spring and will then go to housekeeping. The bride received a great many valuable presents, among them a complete set of silver in cases from her father. The bride was born in Alexander and the best wishes of her friends go with her. AT HYMEN'S ALTAR. April 8, 1911 MERLE-RANGER The marriage of Miss Mary Wesley RANGER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley RANGER of East Avenue, to Chester G. MERLE, was quietly solemnized on Saturday at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. P. C. BRAUNSCHWEIG, of 316 Landon Street, Buffalo. Miss Myra Ruth MERLE was the maid of honor and Elon J. MERLE, was the best man. Mr. and Mrs. MERLE returned to Attica that evening and went to their own home in the Wyoming flats, which was fitted up and ready for occupancy. Both are well known members of the younger set, and many friends will extend felicitations on the happy event. TOMSETT-CONANT Tuesday, August 6, 1912 The marriage of Mr. Frank TOMSETT to Miss Tillie CONANT of Pearl Street, was quietly solemnized at Buffalo, August 6th, at 3 0'clock at the home of Rev. G. W. S. AYRES. The bride wore a dress of light blue silk trimmed with lace and insertion. The maid of honor Miss Mabel TOMSETT wore a dress of white voile trimmed with lace. The best man was Mr. Millard EMBT. After a wedding journey spent at Dunkirk with the bride's brother, they will be at home to their friends on Main St., Warsaw. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

More weddings listed in Grandma's scrapbook: These persons were from the Alexander, Genesee Co. and/or Attica, Wyoming Co. NY 1. Mabel Zwetsch was married (sic) in Mich. to Mark ANSON in 1914. Baby born in 1915. 2. Myrta Mabel BEIDECK was married to George SCHROTH's (sic) March 16, 1909. 3. Mary HARVEY was married to Bert COULTER March 15, 1909. 4. Nettie Allen TIMM to Wm. Fred MENGS April 8, 1909 5. Frances RICH to James SIMMONS April 12, 1909. 6. Lizzie MENGS married June 9.(no year) 7. Fanny WING and Arthur AHL were married Jan. 4th, 1910.

I would like more details regarding a mention in the May 6, 1904 article posted on Thursay Aug. 22, 2002. Anyone with info on the "double Italian murder that took place on Thorpe St. on Sunday May 25, 1902" would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance. EGA Nevada

Hi all, The following are clippings from the Genesee County History Department's Obit books. They were all from one of the Batavia newspapers, although they don't state WHICH paper. All can be found at the Genesee County History Department, and probably on microfilm at the Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia as well. If an article is my family, it will be labled as such; if an article is NOT labeled as my family, I would ask that you PLEASE NOT contact me in hopes of obtaining further info, as I will have none!! These articles can all be found in the archives of the NY-OLD-NEWS-L@rootsweb.com list as well. ENJOY!!!! ************************************** April 7, 1904 ALEXANDER CAMPBELL Former Resident of Bergen and Batavia, Dies in Toledo, Ohio Alexander CAMPBELL, father of Charles F. CAMPBELL of No. 19 South Main street, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William SILLIMAN of Toledo, O., in the 88th year of his age. Mr. CAMPBELL was born in Scotland, but when he was three years old his parents came to Bergen, in this county, where he lived until 18 years ago. Besides Charles F. CAMPBELL and Mrs. SILLIMAN, he leaves another daughter, Mrs. Sarah WATERMAN of Toledo. The remains will be taken to Bergen, where the interment will take place on Saturday morning. *************************** April 7, 1904 MISS ESSIE CARMICHAEL Death in Le Roy Today of a Sister of Mrs. W. W. LEWIS of Batavia Le Roy, April 7 - This morning at the home of the Misses LAPHAM of South street occurred the death of Miss Essie CARMICHAEL. Miss CARMICHAEL, who was well known and highly respected, was about 70 years of age, and all her life was spent in Le Roy, with the exception of a few years in Caledonia and Batavia. She was a member of the U.P. church of Caledonia. Miss CARMICHAEL is survived by four brothers and two sisters, John and Daniel CARMICHAEL of Le Roy, Alexander CARMICHAEL of Washington State, Peter CARMICHAEL of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Margaret FRAZER of Rochester and Mrs. W. W. LEWIS of Batavia. *************************** May 6, 1904 ITALIAN WOMAN’S DEATH Mother-in-Law of One of the Victims of the Italian Murder in Batavia Mrs. Rose CASTELLANA, widow of Joseph CASTELLANA, died at 11 o'clock last night at her home, No. 111 Evans street, from a complication of diseases, aged 65 years. She was a native of Italy, but had lived in Batavia several years. Mrs. CASTELLANA is survived by a daughter, with whom she lived - Mrs. Salvatore CERVASO, the widow of one of the victims of the double Italian murder which was perpetrated on Thorp street on Sunday, May 25, 1902. The funeral will be held from St. Joseph's church at 9 a.m. tomorrow. ************************** December 13, 1904 DANIEL H. CHRISTIE Elder of the East Pembroke Presbyterian Church Died at Age of 86 Daniel H. CHRISTIE, who had been a resident of Pembroke over half a century, died this morning at his home, two miles northwest of East Pembroke. Mr. CHRISTIE was born in Wheatland on October 8, 1818, consequently being 86 years of age. He lived in Pembroke about sixty years. Mr. CHRISTIE had been a member of the East Pembroke Presbyterian church for many years and at the time of his death was an elder. Mr. CHRISTIE was married in March, 1862, to Miss Nancy WILLETT, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William WILLETT. He is survived by his wife; a son, William CHRISTIE, and a daughter, Mary F. CHRISTIE, who live at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Kate McNAUGHTON of Caledonia, Mrs. Jeanette McMILLAN of Irving, Kan., and Mrs. Mary McKINLEY of Hayes City, Kan. The funeral will be held from the home at 2 p.m. on Thursday. ***************************** May 7, 1904 MRS. MARY RAMBO CAMPBELL Former Resident of South Byron Dies in Minneapolis, Minn., Aged 54 South Byron, May 7 - A telegram was received here yesterday afternoon by Elmer CAMPBELL, saying that his mother, Mrs. Frank C. CAMPBELL, died in Minneapolis, Minn., yesterday morning. Mrs. CAMPBELL'S maiden name was May RAMBO. She was born at South Byron and moved to Browns Valley, Minn., about 10 years ago. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John RAMBO and was about 54 years of age. From her home in Browns Valley she had gone to Minneapolis for a surgical operation, which was performed a few days ago. The operation was for a tumor of a cancerous nature. She is survived by her husband, one son and her mother. It is not thought the remains will be brought here for interment, as nothing was said in the telegram about so doing. Mrs. CAMPBELL, when quite a young girl, joined the South Byron M.E. church and was an earnest Christian woman. The announcement of her unexpected death will be a sorrow to her many Byron friends. ******************* Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State February 13-1895 Fire in Bethany. While the storm was raging, several buildings were destroyed by fire on the farm of I.E. and F.I. JUDD in Bethany about 1 p.m. on Saturday last. Situated only about three rods from the Messr. JUDD's dwelling house was a fine large horse barn, nearly new, and it was in the cupola of this that the fire started, being caused by sparks which were carried by the wind from a chimney on the house, which was burning out, it is supposed. The barn was entirely consumed, as were also a hog house and nineteen hogs, some of the valuable animals, a hen house and an ice house containing a considerable quantity of ice. In the barn there were eight horses, all of which were saved. One of the animals was a Shetland pony, which was got out after the building was nearly consumed, by chopping a hole through the side of the barn. Several buggies, a quantity of harness, small tools, hay and grain were consumed. There was an insurance of $900 on the barn, which will not cover the loss, but the contents were fully insured. If the wind had not been blowing directly from the house no power on earth could have saved it from destruction. As it was it caught fire several times and it was only with the hardest kind of work on the part of members of the family and neighbors that it was saved. + Like an Earthquake. Elba.-Between 11 and 12 o'clock yesterday morning many residents of this village were startled by a trembling of floors accompanied by a peculiar rushing sound which they have been unable to explain except on the theory that it was a slight earthquake. Mrs. Eli JONES says that at her home the shock was so perceptible that it rattled the lids on the stove over which she was cooking and many others noticed the peculiar sensation. Rochester.-A special to the 'Democrat and Chronicle' from Churchville, says that about 12 o'clock yesterday the people of Churchville and the surrounding community were startled by a shock which they at first supposed was caused by the explosion of one of the boilers in the village. It continued for a few seconds, and was accompanied by a rumbling sound resembling distant thunder, the windows in the house jingled, and many people becoming alarmed rushed out on the street to ascertain what had happened, and came to the conclusion that it must have been an earthquake. + Suffering From Disordered Minds. Attendants from the Willard Hospital came to Batavia yesterday afternoon and today they returned to that institution with is Lizzie KINNEY of Batavia, ordered committed by Judge NORTH on Monday, and Miss Lucy KELSEY of Batavia, aged 52 years, ordered committed yesterday by the Judge. Miss KELSEY's mind has been unbalanced for some time. Mrs. Lorinda LOUNSBURY of Bethany, who has been at the County House for several years, has been adjudged insane, and by a special permit from the State authorities Judge NORTH yesterday ordered her committed to the State Hospital at Rochester. She was taken to that institution today. + Let's go and hear the new Batavia Quartette: Mrs. Bessie CARPENTER, soprano; Miss Lina FIX, alto; Mr. J.T. WHITCOMB, tenor; Mr. H. CHISWELL, bass. Miss Hattie BAKER, pianist and director. Will you? + Some Alleged Reforms Suggested. Mr. PLACE recently wrote to the State Comptroller at Albany, it is said, stating that too much money was spent for salaries at the Institution [the State Institution for the Blind, located in Batavia] and that the duties now performed by the Accountant, Steward and Storekeeper could all be performed by one person. He also thought that in the interests of economy the salary of the Superintendent should be reduced from $2,000 to $1,500 a year. He was of the opinion that one or two teachers could also be dispensed with, it is said. + Deaths and Funerals. Charles A. DIMICK, a well known resident of Batavia, died last night from a complication of disease, at his home on Walnut street in the 53d year of age. Mr. DIMICK had been in ill health for a long time, but he was confined to his bed only a few days. He is survived by his widow, two sons, John D. and Charles A., Jr., and one daughter, Elizabeth, all of Batavia. The remains of Mrs. Jennie CLARK, who died at her home in Lakeville, on Sunday night, will arrive in Batavia tomorrow morning and will then be taken to the home of her brother, Frank ALLEN, from which place the funeral will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Esther WICKS of Elba, who died at the County House on Friday last, will be buried at that institution. + Played Before a Buffalo Audience. At an entertainment given in Buffalo last night for the benefit of the Working Boys' Home on Niagara Square the Buffalo 'Courier' says the first number of the programme was a piano duet played with admirable effect by Misses Nellie and Gertrude LYNCH of Batavia. + Auction Sale. Posters announcing the following auction sale have been printed at The News office: Thursday, Feb. 14-Adelbert E. BOYCE, being about to remove will sell at public auction at his residence 1 1/2 miles south of Bergen village on the Ellsworth STEVES farm, commencing at 1 p.m., 3 horses, 3 cows, 27 Shropshire ewes, 2 breeding sows with pig, 55 hens and a quantity of farm tools. George H. WILCOX, auctioneer. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

The Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 20-1878 #2 of 2 Neighboring Counties. Spencerport wants a free reading room. It has struck Avon--the pedestrian wave. Mrs. RIGGS and Mrs. McMANN were found dead in their beds at Albion recently. Salamanca, Cattaraugus county, has fifty-three SMITHS, and yet complains of unhappiness. Orleans County farmers are going into the wheat culture more extensively than usual this season. A farmer in Riga, Monroe county, recently killed his horse with a fence rail. He was fined $25. Work is to to commence immediately on the Erie R.R.'s double track between Castile and Gainesville. The potato crop near Warsaw is light, and in many cases effected with the rot. Ditto almost everywhere. Dr. A. FITTS, of Cuba, Allegany county, has gone to New Orleans to assist in caring for the sick. Noble fellow. The annual fair of the Niagara County Agricultural Society will be held Sept. 26th, 27th and 28th at Lockport. Aaron BARBER, an extensive and prosperous farmer, of Avon, has threshed and sold 5,000 bushels of wheat this season. Nearly four thousand persons registered at the Pioneer log cabin, Silver Lake, during the month of August. Two men have recently been convicted and fined, in Steuben county, for jumping on a railway train while in motion. A Rochester preacher is drawing large audiences by his twenty minutes sermons. Preachers, everywhere, please notice. James GORDON, the postmaster at Peoria, Wyoming county, has been postmaster under all administrations for forty years. In the neighborhood of Perry, Wyoming county, there are 132 acres of hops. Six hundred and sixty-one pickers are employed. The Akron, Erie county, cement works have, after a "shut down" of two months, resumed work again with a large force of men. Frank SMITH, late of the 'Castilian,' is about to start a paper in Wyoming village, Wyoming county, if rumor is not disastrously mistaken. Medina claims to have extensive salt mines, located about two miles from the village. Situated on the verge of the "briny deep" as it were. The Akron 'Breeze' is the name of a good sized weekly paper recently started in Akron, Erie county, by F.G. SMITH. It has a breezy local page. Dr. J.C. FISHER, of Warsaw, who was recently ordered by the U.S. Authorities to Mobile, Alabama, is a nephew of Hon. John FISHER, of Batavia. The season at Silver Lake has closed for 1878. Two new hotels will be built next year, one at White's Landing, the other at the Genesee camp grounds. The owners and leases of Mills at Hemlock Lake have applied for a perpetual injunction to restrain the City of Rochester from using Hemlock Lake waters. Frank BURT, of Parma, while cutting a bee tree one day last week, was struck by the falling tree and dangerously injured. Frank should 'bee' more careful. STANDEVEN is the name of a Medina carpenter. His plumb-line ought to be true. - 'Orleans Republican.' It's awl plane enough saw far, now who'll adz some more? F.A. BREGG, deputy postmaster at Salamanca, has suddenly absconded and an investigation of his financial relations demonstrates that his honesty is nothing to Bregg on. Mr. John R. FRYER, long time Station Agent at Avon, has had his official neck dislocated for having deadheaded a car load of wood for himself or friends. His fat's in the Fryer. C.F. UNDERHILL, the milliner man, who left remembrances in this village, has done the same in Medina cheating the 'Register' out of a printing bill. If the editor could see Mr. U. he would probably make him Swett. One day last week, John C. SMILZER, of Dansville, committed on a charge of perjury, escaped from the Livingston County jail yard where he had been allowed to go by the Sheriff. $20 reward is offered for his recapture. One of the finest nurseries we have seen for years is the one owned by RUNDLE & GLEASON of Varysburg. - Attica 'Argus' Well, just run over here and take a look at BOGUE's Batavia nursery. It discounts any Varysburg nursery that ever grew. Lockport, this year will put up over 1,500,000 cans of fruit and vegetables, in about the following portions: Tomatoes, 1,000,000 cans; corn 250,000; strawberries, cherries and other fruits, about 250,000; peaches, 24,000; apples, 50,000. The Batavia papers want to know why that switch was placed directly in the center of the walk leading to the depot in that village? It was thought that by putting it in the center of the walk the average Batavian would be least likely to run against it. Lewis' address on "The Future of the Pumpkin Seed" may do for Genesee, but not for the intelligent Wyoming County Farmer. - 'Wyoming Democrat' Monday morning last, Malcolm McVEAN's flouring mill at Scottsville, Monroe county, was entirely destroyed by fire together with quite a quantity of wheat and flour. Total loss some $10,000. The fire is supposed to have originated from the combustion of the fine flour particles around the smut machine. The LEWISES seem to be popular in Niagara county. Alonzo LEWIS is superintendent of the poor, S. Clark LEWIS is in nomination for Sheriff and S. Curtis LEWIS is in nomination for County Treasurer. The select school started by Miss Agnes Allen,, has started very successfully. A large number of scholars are in attendance, and more promised. Miss ALLEN has a splendid education and knows how to impart it to those under her care. + A Very Surprising Party came off at Bergen last Tuesday afternoon, at the residence of Aaron ARNOLD, Esq. It was his birthday, and about thirty of his friends and neighbors, very quietly gathered at Mrs. WHITAKER's, across the street, and while Deacon SHEPARD was holding him in a friendly chat on the lawn, they all marched over and took him and his unsuspecting wife by storm. Aaron's limber tongue was tied for once, and he could not even say "going" for they were all coming. He was soon helped into the bedroom and arrayed in his Sunday clothes, for he had just arrived from his farm, and finally regained his wonted composure. It was also the birthday of another, for Mrs. Aydin MOSIER is his twin sister, as any one might know (if they were told) by looking at them both, for one is broad and the other long. Their mother, Mrs. OSBORNE, was present, and looks only a few years older than these twins she bore forty-eight years ago. She is really seventy-four, but as erect in form and as pleasant in conversations as a bride. Mr. ARNOLD and wife have four children, the oldest of whom is Mrs. C.V. HOOPER, of Batavia. All of them were present. At the table Esq. WARD closed the feast prepared and brought by the guests, with a neat little speech in which he noticed representatives present of many pioneer families, and a greeting word to the surprised family, to which Mr. ARNOLD replied as well as his feelings would permit, for when his heart is full his throat fills up also. A general good time was enjoyed, and all went home early. + The Potato Rot. Mr. Editor: The potato rot is abroad in the land, and the universal cry is "What shall be done with the potato crop?" Some dig and hurry them off to market. Others store the sound ones to chance the rot and the spring market. But there is a large portion of the crop, the partially effected ones and the small ones, which are uncared for or unsaved by either of the above methods. Their loss detracts too much from the value of the crop. How shall they be utilized and made profitable? By steaming them for Stock feed. What, steam the effected tubers? Yes. The subscriber has had much experience in cooking potatoes by steam for hogs, cattle, sheep, poultry, etc., and has ascertained, what is not generally understood, that the hot steam extracts and passes off in liquid form, the poisonous substances of the skin and the parts effected by the rot when not entirely decayed. Boili ng them will not do this, because the water in which they are boiled absorbs and retains the poisons till they permeate the entire mass which it envelopes. To cook rightly by steam there must be always kept open at the bottom of boiler or steam box, a small hole, say one half inch in diameter, through which the poisonous substance of rot and skin may escape. The potatoes must be quickly steamed, uncovered when rare done, left to dry a short time, then removed to another vessel and mashed while hot and soft, stirring in provender, milk, or whatever else you may desire to mix with them, as feed for the different kinds of stock. It is the evidence of my experience that nothing will fatten hogs, cattle, poultry, etc., faster than cooked potatoes mashed while hot, with mill-fed or bran. Of course potatoes so far decayed as to be soft and "jellied" should not be used, but where, though skin spotted and discolored, the tuber is still hard, or comparatively hard, it may be profitably used. In my experience I have used the "Prindle Steamer" as the most simple, perfectly safe and durable, but any good and efficient steamer will do the work, and save much, in beef, pork,, etc., by promptly utilizing the crop now threatened with destruction by the rot. The advantages of steam cooking over, the boiling process must be apparent to the progressive mind, at least, and no farmer in this enlightened age can afford to be without some cheap, safe and efficient apparatus for the steam-cooking food for his Stock. P. + ~conclusion of this issue~ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Hello, I'm looking for an OBIT for: Martin Frieday who died 23 Jun 1934/35 in Oakfield, NY. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery in Batavia. Thanks in advance, Ellen in VA

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 20-1878 part 1 PLEASE someone .. WHO is Dr. HINMAN of Corfu ???? and his lineage Both ways ??? Dr. H.S. HUTCHINS is attending the Semi-Annual meeting of the Homeopathic Society at Middletown this week. He'll be home to-day, Friday. *********Dr. HINMAN, of Corfu, is caring for Dr. HUTCHINS' patients during his absence. ********** Thank you in advance for your help ... Jill in SoCal

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 20-1878 part 1 Local Record. Circus next Monday, on Mix's ground. Byron Fair next week Wednesday, 25th inst. The Pierson Canning Factory is doing a driving business this season. Mr. Drayton SPRAGUE, of Alexander, is off on a visit to Nebraska and Iowa. Mrs. Lucy A. PARSONS of LeRoy, arrived home from her European trip Monday last. Wilber SMITH has something new to say to our readers to-day, see his advertisement. The Wyoming County Fair time has been changed to Sept. 24th, 25th, and 26th. The advent of a ten pound girl, on Tuesday, made Mr. and Mrs. John B. FONDA happy. Mr. Ralph J. QUALE has been returned from his European trip. He reports having had a delightful time. Business Change.-Capt. PARKER's liquor store, 22 Main street, has been purchased by Mr. L.U. PEMBER. Bryan WAKEMAN left Tuesday night for Sing Sing, where he is to attend the Mt. Pleasant Military Academy. A new cross walk in front of Dailey's Cabinet Ware Manufactory, is one of the improvements on State street. The Cold Wave struck this vicinity on Friday last, and its chilling influences have not entirely disappeared even yet. The Alexander Seminary fall term opens with about forty scholars and with fair prospects for a successful term. SANDERS, he of the Nunda 'News' visited us a day or two since. Like his sprightly, newsy paper, he is always welcome. Mrs. Rev. G.W. PADDOCK, who has been "cottaging" some weeks at Silver Lake, has returned to her home in this village. Life on the Hill, has opened in earnest again, about 80 blind pupils have already arrived with more coming every day. Miss Mary TYRRELL left Batavia on Thursday last for her field of labors in the Canadian Institute for the Blind at Brantford. Mr. J.F. DAVIS, is off to Boonsboro, to visit his Maryland friends. He'll make it a merry-land for his friends there, while he stays. Mr. Levi FISK, an old and highly respected resident of Byron, died at the age of 88 years, on Monday last. Liberal Donation.-Mrs. TOMLINSON of this village, has given $100 for the relief of the Yellow Fever sufferers in the Southern states. Dr. Harlan J. BROWN, of this village, starts for Ann Arbor, Mich., next week to attend lectures at the Medical College in that place. Mr. Fred BROWN, of this village, who was recently brought home dangerously ill, from Rochester, is, we are glad to learn, getting better. Off to College.-J.Corwin JACKS left for Hamilton College on Thursday of this week. Mr. JACKS is one of the Sophomores of the class of '81. The Races in progress at the Batavia Driving Park this week, though reported fine and attractive, have not been largely attended as yet. Best time reported so far, 2:30 1/2. Dr. Charles F. RAND, of Washington, a Batavia boy, was elected a member of the American Society for the Advancement of Science at its recent meeting in St. Louis. Henry C. FISH, the newly elected second Lieutenant of the Batavia Rifles, successfully passed a rigid military examination in Buffalo last week, before entering upon the duties of his office. Norman NOONING, a well known and respected citizen of Bethany, died at his residence near "Canada" in that town, on Wednesday, 11th inst. Mr. NOONING was about 58 years old. Mrs. Polly WILLIAMS of Alexander died on Monday of this week of organic disease of the heart. Mrs. WILLIAMS has been a resident of Alexander nearly 60 years. She was 77 years of age. Mite Boxes for contributions for the Southern sufferers have been placed in several of the prominent places in our village, by the Batavia Southern Relief Committee. Cast in your mites. Dr. H.S. HUTCHINS is attending the Semi-Annual meeting of the Homeopathic Society at Middletown this week. He'll be home to-day, Friday. Dr. HINMAN, of Corfu, is caring for Dr. HUTCHINS' patients during his absence. Mr. Henry CROSS, who has been visiting his parents and friends here for a few days, has returned to Pentwater, Mich., where he has head-clerkship in a large "supply" store. Henry has the right stuff in him for a popular, successful business man. We told the tale as 'twas told to us about that bridge rejection mater, but our informant was mistaken. The bridge had not been built, only some part of the abutments laid, and the commissioners objected to some of the stone which was being used. A Library for Sale.-The library of the late Rev. C. PUTNAM is now offered for sale. It is large and well selected, abounding with valuable works. We cannot print the list this week. Any one desiring to secure this valuable library at a bargain, should at once apply to Rev. E. ALLEN, Byron. War Whoop! We are requested by Geo.TURNER, Capt., and A.C. LANCTOT, Sec. of the Churchville B.B.C., to publish the following: "We, the members of the Churchville B.B.C., challenge any Club in Genesee County, to play us a match game of Base Ball, at Byron Fair, Sept. 25th, 1878." There now, you Base Ballers of Genesee, you see that "chip?" + New Cashier.-On Monday last, Mr. Marcus L. BABCOCK, so well known in this vicinity as being Surrogate's clerk in this county for many ears, entered upon his duties as Cashier of the Bank of Batavia, to which position he is appointed, in place of Mr. W.F. MERRIMAN. Mr. BABCOCK is an honest, trustworthy man, and will worthily and acceptably discharge his official duties. + Capture of a Supposed Thief.-Monday morning Sheriff WARD arrested in a hop-yard in _ , Oneida county, Peter KELLY, on a charge of stealing from MOYNIHAN's clothing store in this village, in December last, an overcoat. The men taken to Auburn last week by the Sheriff for stealing an overcoat from Rev. Mr. PADDOCK last winter, implicate Peter in that robbery. He is now in jail here. + The Batavia Band.-At a meeting of the Batavia Cornet Band, last Friday evening, Prof. MORSE resigned his position as leader which he has filled since the Band's organization, and MR. E.F. BRADISH was chosen to fill the vacancy. The Prof. will remain in the Band, however, as musical director. The following changes were also made: Mr. Will SANFORD will play a baritone; Will H. BRADISH is to blow a tuba, and Allie J. WATERMAN will again be snare drummer. Other changes are contemplated, but not yet made. + "Somebody's Child." - As Mr. Reuben B. HATCH, a farmer living about 1 1/2 miles from the village, on the Oak Orchard road, opened the front door of his house last Thursday morning, he was astonished to find a market basket, containing a baby carefully an nicely wrapped therein, standing on the stoop. On the handle of the basket was a slip of paper upon which was written the word "tenderly." Mr. HATCH as soon as possible gave the strange little visitor in charge of the Poor-Master. It was a boy baby, and apparently about a week old. + Frank MARTELLE, a recent employee in the Wiard Plow Manufactory of this village, was found dead beside the Central railroad track in Rochester, on Sunday morning last. The 'Democrat' says his remains, when found, were lying beside the track, immediately after the passage of a western bound freight train. The upper portion of his skull and scalp had been completely severed from the rest of the head, and the brains of the unfortunate victim were scattered about on the ground where he fell. The rest of the body being uninjured, it is supposed that he had fallen asleep, with his head lying across the track. + That Great Show! Don't forget that Monday next, 23d inst., is the time when that Great Show of W.W. COLE's, advertised in another column, is to be in Batavia. The press where it has been credit it with "magnificence, novelty, elegance, enormous size, animals without number, apt artists and wonderful performances. Its bills enumerate animals of all descriptions; its parade is spoken of as a pageant of royal grandeur. The greatest novelty presented however will the tallest man and woman in the world, whom statistics show to be veritable giants--man and wife, Capt. and Mrs. M.V. BATES; each 7 feet 11 1/2 inches high; he, 32 she 29 years of age; combined weight one half ton. Now for the first time on exhibition in this country. Just from England, where Royalty presented its compliments in the shape of watches and jewelry, as presents from Queen Victoria. Both symmetrical in form, fine features, and undoubtedly great curiosities. All should bear in mind the fact of the giants being exhibited in the main or large tent, as well as the circus and menagerie. No extra charge to see the giants. The establishment has herds of camels and elephants to draw its mammoth wagons; travels two bands, also a steam band; has a troupe of trained horses, riding monkeys, riding goats, performing deer; has 2 ponies that perform the see-saw feat; has a mammoth circus company, travels its own railroad cars and"--but read the bills and pamphlets and remember the date, Monday, September 23. + Suicide.- A Mrs. Sarah NELSON, who with her husband and two little children resided just south of the corporation limits on Jackson street, committed suicide by drowning in the Tonawanda on Saturday last. She attempted to drown herself in the morning of that day, but was rescued from the water by Mr. V. PRATT, and restored to life and consciousness by the persistent efforts of Mr.s A.S. PRATT, Mrs. ZIMMERMAN and others. After making her comfortable in bed, they left and returning shortly after, found the bed and house empty. Search was instituted but no immediate trace of the woman was obtained. It as been since ascertained that she arose from the bed and came bareheaded and barefooted to Main street in this village, but soon returning threw herself into the creek in the rear of "Rose" REED's place, on Chestnut street, where her body was found on Tuesday last. Mr. NELSON, the husband, was formerly a resident of Attica, and Mrs. NELSON, before marriage resided in Darien, we believe. The woman was addicted to intemperance, and her death by suicide is justly charged to that cause. Tally another murder to whisky, and then ask yourself Mr. Reader, whether, because of act or vote, any part of the guilt and responsibility rests upon you? You'll have to meet the question bye and bye before a tribunal where there can be no evasion. + to be cont'd. ... submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 2-1889 Americans Under Arrest. New York.-The 'Mail and Express,' in an extra edition, prints a dispatch from Port au Prince dated December 31st, stating that the Haytien newspapers treat Mr. THOMPSON, the United States Minister to Hayti[sic], in a very violent manner and that several Americans have been placed under arrest. The dispatch also states that the American consulate is filled with refugees. LEGITIME is said to have announced that he will, if necessary, shoot foreigners who interfere in the politics of Hayti. New York.-The 'Sun's' special dispatch from Santiago de Cuba says that the United States steamer Galena is towing the steamship Haytien Republic to that port from Port au Prince. At Santiago de Cuba the Haytien Republic will await the arrival of a crew from New York. She will then take aboard a cargo of logwood and sail for Boston. + Forehead Cut by a Fall. Charles WICKS, a young man who lives on the State street road, outside of the village limits, came home yesterday morning from a dance which he had attended at Sheldon, with a deep gash over his right eye, which he said he received from a fall. Dr. WHITCOMB dressed the injury. + Death at the County House. A man named McLain, who has been an inmate of the County House for several years, died at that institution yesterday, presumably from old age. He belonged to Bergen. + When you see a line full of clothes hanging out at nine o'clock on Monday morning, you may depend upon it that the lady of the house either worked on Sunday or else used Tulip soap. + Hot and cold baths at Gehm's, Jackson St. + Letter Carriers at Work. The four letter carriers started out on their first trip at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning. Carriers SAGER and BENTON returned about 1:30 o'clock, but the other two, who have more territory to cover, did not get around until about 4 o'clock. Two deliveries were made this morning--one at 9 o'clock in the business portion of the town, and the other after the Eastern mail, which was an hour late, arrived. The carriers started out on another delivery at 1:30 p.m. and will make still another round at 6:30 this evening. + Stripped the Clothesline. While the family of William McELVIN, who resides at No. 109 State street, were at tea last evening a sneak thief relieved their clotheslines of everything that was hanging on it. + East Pembroke's Railroad Business. The pretty village of East Pembroke would do well to secure the services of a professional "boomer," for it is likely to attain the reputation of a very sleepy burg. On Monday evening last a lady visited the little depot on the Peanut road at that place and purchased a ticket for Batavia. Having a heavy valise which she did not care to be troubled with, she had it checked. As the ticket agent, who also performs the duties of baggage-master, handed her the duplicate check he remarked: "That is the first piece of baggage that has been checked from this station since November first." + Young Ladies Run Away With. A daughter of N.D. NOBLES, accompanied by Miss TRYON of East Main street, was out riding on Monday afternoon and on East Main street the horse, which belonged to Mr. NOBLES, suddenly started to run and the young ladies were unable to control it. They managed to rein it on to Summit street, but in turning the corner the carriage was overturned and the young ladies thrown out. They escaped with a few bruises, but the vehicle was badly wrecked. The horse freed itself and ran home. + Jailed for Assaulting His Wife. Henry GIRARD was arrested yesterday morning and jailed by Officer DeSHON on a warrant issued by Police Justice CROSBY charging him with assault and battery. The assault was committed by GIRARD on his wife, with whom he had some words. It is alleged that he kicked her and threw her down stairs. The woman is suffering from a sprained ankle, resulting from her fall. GIRARD will be arraigned in Police Justice CROSBY's court this afternoon. + Suing For Pay For a Horse. Frank CARTER and John SKEET, residents of North Darien, are at law in Justice LENT's court to-day. Some time ago, CARTER alleges, he sold a horse to SKEET, for which the latter was to give his note for $130 in payment. The note was not forthcoming, however, and this action was brought to recover the amount. W.C. WATSON appears for CARTER and the Hon. George BOWEN for SKEET. + Last Year's Alarms of Fire. There were 23 alarms of fire in this village during the year 1888. Two of them were false alarms, two were on account of fires in the country out of reach of the department, and in eight or nine instances o water was thrown by the firemen, the flames being otherwise extinguished. There were more alarms (four) in April than in any other month, and in September there was no alarm at all. + Directors of the Bank of Batavia. The stockholders of the Bank of Batavia met yesterday afternoon and elected the following named gentlemen directors for the ensuing year: D.W. TOMLINSON, H. F. TARBOX, B.J. CHAPMAN, S.A. SHERWIN, H.T. MILLER. The Board will meet and elect officers in the near future. Mr. SHERWIN is elected a director in place of H.P. PORTER. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

The Attica News Attica, Wyoming Co. NY, Thurdsay, January 6, 1910 Mortuary Record Miss Lottie LUDDEN Notice has been received of the death of Miss Lottie LUDDEN of Fairburg, Neb., who left Bennington about 1887. Her people were among the first settlers of the town. She taught school there several terms, then with her brother, Charles, went west where she continued teaching. She died very suddenly Dec. 24th, while doing her Christmas shopping. Charles W. CLOR Charles W. CLOR died on Thursday Dec. 30, at 8:40 a.m. at his home in the town of Orangeville. He had been in poor health for several years, but had been confined to the house but two weeks preceding his death, which was caused by vasvular heart disease. He was born in the town of Orangeville, June 21, 1858, and his entire life, with the exception of two years was spent on the old homestead. On January 1, 1885, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth MERLE, whose death occurred in November 1906. This union was blessed with six children, two of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are: Carl W., Minnie A., Erwin P. and Mary E. He also leaves to mourn his departure two brothers and four sisters, John A. of Warsaw, Geo. P. of Wethersfield Springs, Mrs. Margaret WELKER of Orangeville, Mrs. V. WELKER and Mrs. Louisa GLOR of Attica and Mrs. W. MERLE of Syracuse and a large number of relatives and friends. Mr. CLOR was a consistent Christian and a very active member of the South Attica Evangelical Church. He was a loving father and a kind neighbor, cheerfully assisting any who called on him for aid. He was greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends for his upright life and Christian character. The funeral services were held on Monday and the large attendance showed the high esteem in which he was held in the community. The solemn services were conducted by Rev. E. SCHWENK, assisted by?(Paper torn) Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Handwritten notes from my grandmother's, Sarah Caroline HAWKINS, scrapbook: Married Dec. 28, 1915 Peter HAHN and Lena TURK Married Dec. 29, 1915 Jacob BARDO and Helen WOODWARD Married Nov. 25, 1915 (Thanksgiving) Pearl HAHN and Glen SPRING Mabel BOWEN and Frank ANNIS married Nov. 16, 1918 at Pavillion (sic) Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 14-1888 This End of the State. Another case of small-pox was discovered at the Penitentiary in Buffalo yesterday. Dr. H.T. APPLEBY, a well-known pharmacist of Buffalo, died yesterday, aged 84. Alexander T. ROSE, aged 36, of the firm of ROSE & BROWN of Lockport, died of pneumonia last night, after a brief illness. Rev. A. CHAPMAN, late of the Baptist church of Attica, has accepted a call at a generous salary to the First Baptist church of Hoosick Falls, N.Y. The trial of suit brought by Sarah E. KELLOGG of Fredonia against the City of Buffalo, for $12,000 damages for a broken leg is expected to begin to-day. Charles JUDD has been appointed station agent of the Erie at Warsaw, in place of D.V. HIBBARD, transferred to Tonawanda. Mr. JUDD has been a clerk for some time in the Warsaw office. The Livingston county Board of Supervisors yesterday decided to build a new jail and Sheriff's residence for Livingston county at Geneseo. + Well-Known Attica Man Dead. Attica.-Mr. J.H. BUTTON, one of Attica's most respected citizens, died at his residence corner of Water and North streets on Thursday afternoon. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss, who has the sympathy of the entire community in her bereavement. Mr. A.W. LANDSITTEL is about to start a paper at Bliss. The citizens of this town wish him much success in his new undertaking. The St. Luke's church benefit entertainment at Williams' Opera House last evening was a grand success. About $25 above expenses was realized. P.F. SCHILLINGLAW will go to Buffalo about January 1st to start in the dry goods business. Amos G. BATCHELDER of the Buffalo 'Courier' is visiting friends in town this week. + Alonzo Johnson Dead. Alonzo JOHNSON, the Batavian who was arrested last week on charge of cruelty to animals and who was discharged and conveyed to the County House on Saturday afternoon, died at that institution in Bethany this morning. His death is attributed to the excessive use of liquor. + Opera Glasses. We have a large line of Opera Glasses, especially imported for our trade. They are the finest quality of glass that can be procured. CANEY & BRADLEY. + Clairvoyant. D.N. BRIDGE will give clairvoyant readings of the past, present, and future at No. 18 Church street, at Mrs. BANNISTER's, after Dec. 13th, for one week only. + Linen lawn initial handkerchiefs at one-third less than the regular price. E.N. STONE, 94 Main street. + Mere Mention. The weather is so cold this morning that the mercury got down to within a few degrees of zero. One of the kilns at TARBA's camp, East Oakfield, has been destroyed by fire, causing a loss of $1,500; no insurance. A dime social, under the auspices of the Ellicott street German church, was held at the residence of Mr. Herman SCHAFER last evening. George DELBRIDGE of Summit street, who is employed as a moulder at the Wiard Plow Words[sic], cut a deep gash in his left wrist with a chisel yesterday afternoon. Before Judge CORLETT in Buffalo yesterday, in the case of Abbott H. CHASE, as assignee of John PEIRSON, against Rachael L. RAYNOR and others, the report of Referee Ansley WILCOX in regard to the distribution of the proceeds from the sale of real estate in Buffalo, was confirmed. + No more blue Mondays for housewives, as washing is made easy by the use of Tulip soap. Try it. Save the wrappers. + Personal. Miss Lizzie THOMAS is confined to her home on Dellinger avenue on account of illness. Mr. L.S. MAYO, special agent of the Travelers' Insurance Co., is in town to-day introducing a new form of policy. Miss Ella ONDERDONK, who has been for the past few months visiting relatives in Janesville, Wis., returned yesterday, having been called home by illness in the family. Mrs. Clara Gunn STEELE, mother of Linus G. STEELE, whose death occurred in Batavia on October 21st last, died at her home in East Bloomfield Ontario county, yesterday, at the age of eighty-one years. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Carrie Alice PARKER of Elba to Mr. Lewis Heston CHASE of Philadelphia, the ceremony to take place at the residence of the bride's parents in Elba on Thursday, December 27th, at 7 o'clock p.m. + BORN. SPENCER - In Batavia, to-day, to Mr. and Mrs. H.A. SPENCER of Vine street, a son. + Best Wool Boots for Men and Boys! Also a Large Assortment of Warm Shoes and Slippers ! For Ladies, Misses, and Children, at BOSWORTH's, 96 Main St., Batavia. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

In the latest posting from Linda/Don.....the news report from the Republican Advocate, Batavia, Genesee county NY, dated June 1822, the second paragraph states........"In Bethany, by Henry RUMSEY, Esq., Mr. William SNELL, to Miss Joanni WATKINS." I believe this William SNELL is my g-g-g-grandfather (3 greats). The furthest I have been able to trase my SNELL lineage was my g-g-grandfather (2 greats) WILLIAM HENRY SNELL, who was born March 18, 1834 in East Elba, Genesse county NY. He married Cordillia Roxana Howe (daughter of Phineas Howe) on December 25, 1859 in East Elba, Genesse county NY. Does anyone have any information on William Snell who married Joanni Watkins. I've notice elsewhere on the Genesse web site a C.A. Snell and an Edward Snell but I don't know if these may have been parent, brothers, uncles, etc. Is there anyone on the list who know of this SNELL lineage. Any information would be appreciated. Sandy at Pooka@proinet.net

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 18-1899 FOUR NEW LAWS. Albany. The Governor signed a number of bills today, among them Senator BROWN's, to prevent the spread of bacterial diseases by permitting witnesses to dispense with the kissing of the Bible on the administration of oaths. Senator MARSHALL's, making it a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for ten days or a fine of $10 to injure or open a fire hydrant. Senator FORD's, amending the tax law requiring tax collectors to notify non-residents of the time for receiving taxes. Senator FORD's, making it a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for six months or $250 fine to adulturate natural fruit juices. + FATAL BIRTHDAY BEATING. New York. - Little Edna Jane MORROW, an 11-year-old child of Elizabeth, N.J., died yesterday as the result of a "birthday beating." St. Patrick's day was her natal day and a boisterous school boy of her class gave her 22 blows on her arm with the edge of a slate, 11 "to grow on." That the blows were not brutal is evidenced by children who were present and saw her laugh through the punishment. The arm grew numb, however, and was soon completely paralyzed. Then the side of the body became affected and the child lost consciousness. She died yesterday and the doctors said the blows had caused blood poisoning. + CASHIER MILLER'S ADVICE. Le Roy. - Mrs. Thomas PASSMORE of this village, formerly of Byron, is mourning the loss of $10, but is congratulating herself on the fact that she is not out $760. Three weeks ago last Saturday she called at the Bank of Batavia to secure $750 due her there on auction notes. She intended to draw the amount in currency, but was advised by Assistant-Cashier Andrew T. MILLER that it would be safer for her to take a New York draft for the sum. Luckily for her she did as advised. When she returned to Le Roy she stopped at T.B. TUTTLE's store on her way home, to make some purchases, paying for them at the time. When she left the store she supposed that she had with her her purse, containing the draft, tow $5 bills, and some small change. When she looked for the purse the following afternoon, however, it was not to be found. She thought she might have left the purse in the TUTTLE store, but John PARMALEE, the clerk who waited on her, informed her that he saw nothing of it after her departure. There were several other customers in the store when Mrs. PASSMORE was there. Mr. TUTTLE, who was in Washington at the time, has been thoroughly investigating the matter since his return, but no traces of the purse have been found thus far. The Bank of Batavia was promptly notified of the loss and unless the draft is recovered within thirty days a new one will be issued. The matter has been kept secret by the parties interested. + ELECTRIC ROAD TO THE LAKE. Charles A. KIBBE has another enterprise on foot. He is at work on a scheme for the construction of an electric railway from Batavia to Lake Ontario. He claims to be backed by capitalists who are anxious to risk their money in the project. The route of the proposed road is through Oakfield and Medina, with the northern terminas at Lakeside on the shore of the lake. Such a road would undoubtedly be of great benefit to Batavia and probably would result in the introduction of a street railway system in this village. + HERO OF THE CRIMEAN WAR. Henry SMITH, for many years a resident of Morganville, and who for a few years lived in Batavia, died last night at the County House, aged 78 years. Smith served in the Crimean War. He saw the historic charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava. + RUNAWAY ELBA BOY. Lloyd KULP, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles KULP of this village, disappeared from his home a number of days ago. His people did not know anything of his whereabouts until Saturday, when they received a communication from the lad, stating that he was at the Powers hotel in Rochester, where he had hired out for $15 a month and his "keep." When he left home young KULP had not a cent in his pocket and jumped a freight train at this place, riding as far as the Junction. There he got off and walked the remaining distance to Rochester, where he looked about for a job and struck his present situation at the Power. + ROBBED BY A WOMAN. Charles MITCHELL, said to be a Batavia young man, gets his name in the Rochester papers today. On his complaint, Annie AMDOURSKY, a notorious woman, was arrested yesterday, charged with robbing him of $75 in her rooms over the No. 122 State street on Sunday night. He had met the woman only a few hours before. He alleged that the woman removed his pocketbook from his pocket and extracted the money in spite of all he could not do to stop her. The woman denied the charge when arrested and her examination was set down for today. The only Charles MITCHELL in Batavia is a young barber living at No. 25 School street, who a week ago gave up his position in Bergman & Emery's shop in the Hotel Richmond and soon afterward left town to seek a new place. + CLAFQUIN LECTURED. Joseph CLAFQUIN of Darien, a hotelkeeper who was tried and convicted in County court in December, 1897, on charge of malicious injury to a Darien highway, but upon whom sentence was suspended, was arraigned in County court this morning for sentence. George Francis SHULTZ, who appeared for CLAFQUIN, addressed the Court, asking that sentence be again suspended, as CLAFQUIN had been thing to behave himself and not injure anyone since his conviction. Judge NORTH reprimanded CLAFQUIN and again suspended sentence. CLAFQUIN was arrested, tried and convicted for tearing up and destroying a sidewalk in Darien and since that time, it is said, he has been abusing and annoying in every possible way the people who testified against him on his trial. + MORE SOLDIERS RETURN. Joseph A. MICHAELS and Mortimer K. STRINGHAM of Company K, 202d Regiment, reached their Batavia homes late yesterday afternoon. Howard CARROLL of Alexander came with them. They expressed themselves as delighted to be home again and said they had no idea of re-enlisting. Fred W. GRIFFIS of Batavia, a private in Company K, arrived here at 12:40 o'clock this morning. He is enjoying good health, has not been sick a day since leaving Batavia and is much fleshier than when he enlisted. He spent yesterday in Rochester and started for Batavia on the train reaching here at 10:35 o'clock last night, but fell asleep and did not wake up until he reached Buffalo. He boarded the next train for Batavia. Alexander.-Howard CARROLL, son of Mr. and Mrs. Newton CARROLL, who was a member of Company H of the 202d Regiment, reached home last night. He is somewhat thinner than when he went away. For two weeks he has been suffering from malarial fever. Le Roy.-Charles H. VALENTINE, who was a private in Company K, 202d Regiment, arrived at his home in this village last night in excellent health and fine spirits. + STRUGGLE WITH DEATH. George PEDRO, a dealer in jewelry and spectacles, with an office at No. 320 Granite building, Rochester, is supposed to have attempted to commit suicide by inhaling gas at the Columbia boarding house, No. 5 Bank street, this morning. While the circumstances seem to bear out this supposition the boarding house people insist that the affair was purely accidental. PEDRO arrived at the Columbia about 6 o'clock last evening and asked for a room for the night. B.P. BIRD, the proprietor, escorted him to one on the south side of the house. PEDRO left two large grips which he had brought with him in the room and went downstairs to supper. After the meal he started to leave the house and Mr. BIRD gave him a latch key. PEDRO asked if there was a key to his room door, as he had some valuables which he did not wish to leave in his room unlocked. He locked his room door and then left the house, returning about 8:30 o'clock. He asked for a lamp. "We haven't any lamps," Mrs. BIRD said, "as three is gas in all of the rooms." "How do you light the gas?" PEDRO inquired. Mrs. BIRD went up to the room and after lighting the gas showed PEDRO how to turn it off. A few minutes afterwards Mr. BIRD heard the curtain pole fall in Mr. PEDRO's room, and his son, Clarence BIRD, went into the room and put the curtain back. After PEDRO had retired Eddie BIRD went to the stranger's room and turned out the gas. About 8 o'clock this morning Mr. BIRD went to the room to call PEDRO to breakfast. He rapped on the door several times, but failed to get any response. He went downstairs, but in a few minutes returned to the room, accompanied by Dr. LEWIS, the veterinary surgeon, who boards at the house. The men knocked, but nothing was heard except PEDRO's heavy breathing. The door and transom were locked. Mr. BIRD looked in through the transom and saw the man's clothes lying on the chair, but could not see the bed. At that time he did not detect the odor of gas,, but thinking that perhaps something was wrong, telephoned for Dr. BAKER. The physician arrived in a few minutes and with Mr. BIRD entered PEDRO's room through a window which is above a stoop. PEDRO was found lying on the bed. The gas jet was turned on full and the room was full of gas. PEDRO was in an unconscious condition, and artificial respiration was immediately resorted to. The room is about ten feet square and contains one window. Mr. BIRD went past the room about 5 o'clock, but did not notice any odor of gas, and as he did not detect any when he knocked at the door it is thought that the jet had been turned on only a short time. At 3 p.m. PEDRO was still unconscious and there had been no change in his condition. It is necessary to use artificial respiration nearly all of the time. Dr. Le SEUR has been called in consultation with Dr. BAKER and they agree that there is no evidence that his condition is due solely to the effects of the gas. PEDRO, who is a German, is a tall, heavily built man, about 40 or 45 years of age. He has a heavy, dark mustache and black hair and was well dressed. He wore a large diamond in his shirt front. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee Co., NY December 24-1880 LOCAL RECORD. As a Christmas gift, Mr. C.D. MORGAN has presented each of his twelve employes with a fine turkey for their Christmas dinner. The Funeral Sermon of Addie BROWNELL, daughter of Wm. BROWNELL, of this town, who died of diphtheria a few weeks ago, was preached in the Friends' church, Bushville, on Sunday last, by Rev. A.W. HAYES of Cary. Fingers Crushed.--John DAVIN, a brakeman on the Erie way freight, had two fingers crushed while coupling cars at this station Thursday morning. Dr. MORSE dressed the wound and DAVIN went to his home in Avon on the mail train. Real Estate Sale.-Mr. Stephen KINSEY of Darien has sold a portion of his farm-100 acres lying west of Allegany road-to Mrs. Mary M.B. YOUNG of Buffalo. The consideration is $6,500, a house and lot in Buffalo being received as part of payment. Mr. Orrin C. BARR, who removed from Elba to this village a year or so ago, died of inflammatory rheumatism on Wednesday morning last. He was a young man of good principles and had many friends who will mourn his death. His age was twenty-four years. Mr. Samuel FAVOR of Alexander is 94 years old--the oldest man in that town. That he is a man of good judgment and retains his senses very perfectly, is demonstrated by the fact that he pays for his 'Batavian' promptly and says he reads it with interest and pleasure. Fatal Diphtheria.--Crawford A. GIBSON, a young man who assisted in caring for the children of Charles HIRSCH during their illness from diphtheria, contracted the disease, and died on Wednesday of last week. His death was the seventh from diphtheria in the same neighborhood within a few weeks. Child Scalded.--A small child of a sister of Mrs. Samuel CALKINS of North Darien who is visiting at the latter's home, was severely scalded on Tuesday last. The child was playing about the house, and when unseen by the parent managed to get into a pail of boiling hot water which sat on the floor. The child was terribly burned, but under the physician's care, is improving. Christmas Rain-bow.--The friends and members of the Presbyterian Sunday-school of Oakfield will celebrate Christmas under a radiant bow of promise and richly fruited evergreens on Friday evening, Dec. 24th, at 7 o'clock. Appropriate religious, literary and musical exercises will be rendered in connection with the distribution of gifts. All are invited to attend. Dr. Luther S. TRUE, a life long resident of Genesee county, died of quick consumption in this village on Monday morning last, aged nearly 57 years. He was born in Alabama, and resided there until six years ago, when he removed to Oakfield, thence, in 1877, to Batavia. He was well known throughout the county as a veterinary surgeon, and the announcement of his death will be read with regret by his friends. Cold weather and a fog robed the trees in beautiful feathery garments of pure white on Monday night last, and the morning revealed the orchards, the shade trees and the forest, transformed from dark, bare unattractiveness to objects of grand, imposing, inspiring beauty. It was as though the trees had passed from the sleep and death of mid-winter, to the life and blossoming of springtime in a single night. "All thy works shall praise Thee, O Lord." - Psalms CXLV:10. Personals.-Miss Ida M. WOODWARD who attends college at Northampton, Mass., is spending the Holidays at home. Miss Ida MOULTON of this town has gone to Nunda to attend the wedding of Miss Mary WOODWORTH of that place. Mr. A.W. LEWIS, editor of the Mayville 'Sentinel,' arrived in Batavia Wednesday, to visit friends. Thursday he proceeded to Pavilion. The Lackawanna Railroad.-On Wednesday an official of the proposed extension of the D.& L. railroad came to this village and with a committee from here consisting of Messrs., R.T. HOWARD, N.A. WOODWARD, A.G. COLLINS, and D.E.E. MIX, went over the ground of the proposed route, from Batavia to Bailey's Mills, Pavilion. To-day (Thursday) the railroad gentleman and a Batavia party went over the proposed line west from this village. No decision has yet been reached in regard to bringing the road through Batavia, but it will doubtless be decided ere long. ++ Bethany. W.E. HARDING, of Cornell University, has just returned home to spend the Holiday vacation in visiting friends. This is his third year at that institution. + Pavilion. A Merry Christmas to you. Dr. KEELER has "pulled up stakes" and gone to live with his father at Alexander, in this county. Mr. John NOBLES, who has been pretty closely confined to the house all the fall and winter, is now unable to leave his bed and is in a very feeble condition. Mr. C.E. EDSON, formerly a merchant at Le Roy, has rented Dr. SPRAGUE's store and has filled it with a stock of groceries. The store will soon be in operation. + Corfu. Mr. FLINT has taken possession of the store recently purchased by him, and is now ready to wait upon those who may favor him with a call. Elder CRANE of Bergen,, father of Dr. CRANE of this place, died on Sunday last. Obituary, headed "Rev. W.I. CRANE," in another column. The barber, Mr. Vandebogart, has returned to his old quarters over Mr. SMITH's store, not finding the bar-room the most suitable place for his work. Those who have ice houses are now busily engaged filling them with ice from Murder creek. It is of unusual thickness, being more than one foot in depth, and of excellent quality. Mrs. CROFF, for several years past a resident here, died on the 9th inst., after an illness of but a few days. She was 65 years of age. Their son living in Denver, Col., was telegraphed for, but did not reach home in time for the funeral. + Bergen. Three of C.N. DRAKE's children were sick last week with chicken-pox. Sorry to hear that Jimmie PARISH is sick. He has symptoms of typhoid fever. Gracie DAVY, whose illness with diptheria was noticed last week, is able to be around the house. Clayton SHADER, whose left hand was crushed while coupling cars the 5th inst., is back on the Local again. Nathanael DART, a former resident of West Bergen, died the 12th inst. in Syracuse, aged 80 years. The body was brought here for burial last Wednesday. The death of Elder CRANE, whose illness was noted in this paper, occurred last Thursday morning. An appropriate notice of the sad event may be found in another column. Webster RANDALL, who removed to Michigan with his family the day after election, returned a few days ago. His family returned this morning. They have taken up their abode with William DART. + Elba. The infant child of Charles E., and Lillie DAVIS, died on the 18th inst., after a brief but painful illness, from congestion of the lungs. It was about six weeks old. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many in their affliction. + Alabama. C.J. BATEMAN's writing school at East Oakfield is flourishing finely. Dr. BATEMAN has just returned from a professional tour to Wyoming county. Nearly sixty scholars are attending the District School. Six from out of District. Vacation next week. Farmers are rushing the wood business while they may. All are preparing for that eleven foot of snow of Venor's. Geo. W. DEUEL is over run with business this winter. He can not supply the demand for bob sleighs. Mr. Chas. VAIL and bride returned from their wedding tour on Tuesday. They were welcomed by a few friends and an enjoyable time had. + Alexander. A move is being made to open our Seminary as a Union district school next spring. Our district school house is not large enough to accommodate the number of scholars which belongs in the district. It is proposed to have a graded school. It is understood that the matter will be brought before the board of trustees of the Seminary at their next meeting, and some plan devised whereby the two schools can be combined. + Farmers, if you want a double or single harness, acquaint G.G. CHICK of South Byron of the fact. It will pay you. + John McKENZIE has examined the course of study at WHITCOMB's Commercial School and believes it is just as complete as at Buffalo or Rochester. Room for three more only. ++ The 54th Regiment, Rochester, has disbanded. Dalton is the name of the new postoffice at Nunda Station. A fragment of a meteor fell in the Albion cemetery the other night, and was secured by Superintendent HANLEY. It has the appearance of a cinder of iron. J.W. BROWNSON, of Pike, Wyoming Co., is in ecstacies of happiness. In September last, he was in New York city, and rescued an old gentleman, who was in great danger of being run over by an omnibus. The New Yorker died on November first, and when his will was opened, it was found that he bequeathed $25,000 to Mr. BROWNSON. ++ Diaries for 1881 at F.E. WRIGHT's. + MARRIED. SMITH-PEACHY - In Pembroke on December 9th, 1880, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. I.E. HANNA, Mr.Timothy SMITH and Miss Frances PEACHY, both of Pembroke. LAWRENCE-BIRD. - At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.K. WARD, Wednesday evening, December 15th, 1880, by Rev. Benjamin PARSONS, pastor of the Presbyterian church, Mr. Addison W. LAWRENCE, and Miss Julia E. BIRD, all of Le Roy. JOHNSON - CLEMENS. - At the Presbyterian parsonage in Le Roy, Wednesday, Dec. 15, by Rev. Benjamin PARSONS, Mr. Milo H. JOHNSON, and Miss Josephine CLEMENS, both of Byron. +++ DIED. AUSTIN.- At the County House, Bethany, on Wednesday, the 23d inst., Mary Ann AUSTIN, aged 54 years. + Rev. W.I. CRANE. In Bergen, early in the morning of Dec. 14th, in the 75th year of his age, this Christian minister and godly man entered into his rest. He was born in Richmond, N.H., but removed at an early age to the State of N.Y. He experienced religion in his fourteenth year and united with the South Baptist Church in Hamilton, N.Y. He was educated at Madison University; and his entire ministry, except three years in Adrian, Mich., was accomplished in the State of N.Y. Among the churches which he served were those in Watertown, Casville, Pulaski, Le Roy and West Middlebury. In 1870, on account of failing health, he retired from pastoral work, and found a pleasant home in Bergen. He, however, often preached, and was cordially welcomed into the pulpits of most of the Christian denominations. During the last years of his life he was permitted by the providence of God to worship with the Congregational Church in Bergen. He often occupied the pulpit of this church, was treated by the brethren of it with a rare cordiality and Christian fellowship, and was on the best of terms with its pastor. The present pastor, Rev. D.D. McCOLL, walked with him down to the very brink of the dark river, was loved by him with a peculiarity tender love, and showed himself in all respects a true brother. It was not possible for him, as it is not possible for his family, to express a sufficient gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. McCOLL for their constant and singular kindness. Mr. CRANE was a man of remarkable integrity, having always a good report of all men. He was a sound and effective preacher and a faithful and judicious pastor. During his ministry he baptised 500 to 600 persons of whom eleven became Christian ministers. When he knew that death was at hand, he was full of all Christian confidence and peace. His death was triumphant. It was a transition into glory. His wife and two sons survive him. The elder son is pastor of the First Baptist Church in Boston, and the younger is a practicing physician in Corfu. The eldest oldest son died some thirteen years ago. The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church, Bergen, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. The congregation took their last look at the features of the dead, whose voice they had often heard proclaiming the gospel. The body was taken to Corfu for burial. +++ submitted by Linda Schmidt