>From The Attica News Attica, NY February 1907 Feb. 7-Matthew MCMAHON, a former resident was killed by the cars last week at Dubois, Pa. Obituary: Dennis DWYER, an aged resident, Tuesday Emery J. GOODWIN of Alexander, Monday, aged 19 years Henry J. NICHOLS, Tuesday, aged 86 years Mrs. John MCLEAN of Darien, Tuesday of pneumonia aged 75 years Mrs. L. W. STRAITON of Wyoming, Tuesday infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred HAGEN, aged 4 weeks A loan association is to be organized. Elta WARD of North Java was married Jan. 30 to Harry HOOVER of Buffalo Flavius J. WHITING of Darien, aged 90, died suddenly Saturday of heart failure. The SHORTALL farm of 124 acres was sold Saturday to Mrs. LAWREY of Linden. A cablegram Monday from Miss Rachel TOLLES of Beirut, Syria, stated she was homeward bound. W. E. HOPKINS buys the BRAINARD house on Main Street. Mrs. Mrs. J. H. TYSON has bought the W. H. WRIGHT place on Exchange Street A son was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Frank MARLEY. Mr. and Mrs. Harry SWEET of Buffalo have a new daughter, also Mr. and Mrs. Martin KUFAHL, Jr., the same city. Feb. 14- Messrs. Geo. C. BROADBROOKS and Wesley RANGER, lumber and hardware dealers have dissolved partnership. Samuel CHASE of Albany was married Jan. 31st to Mrs. Minnie LEE of Philadelphia, Pa. Other marriages mentioned: Delia MICHAELS of Linden to Leon G. MALLISON of Dale, Jan. 24 Mary SCHWAB and Jacob ALMETER, both of Sheldon, on Tuesday. Obituary: Mrs. Richard CHILDS, 80 years old, at the home of her son, E. H. CHILDS, interment at Corfu Timothy CAMPBELL of Silver Springs, Sunday in Buffalo, after a brief illness Mrs. John MADER, Saturday, aged 62 years Mrs. Elizabeth WRIGHT of Cowlesville Saturday, aged 67 years William PECK of Alexander Saturday at Varysburg of pneumonia, aged 77 years The will of the late Edwin B. JEFFERSON of Clarkston, Mich., has been declared void. Deceased was an uncle of Frank JEFFERSON, who is one of the three heirs to the estate, amounting to about $8,000. James TENNY of East Alexander, aged 24 years has been committed to the Rochester State hospital Births: A daughter arrived Sunday at William Sierk's While learning to skate last week Harold EVANS cracked a bone in his right wrist. Engagement of Jean L. VOSBURG to Ernest L. SUMNER of Rochester is announced. A cold wave Monday sent the mercury 10 below zero. Constance BINROD died suddenly at North Java on Friday. The firm of GARDNER & HOY and undertakers is dissolved. Feb. 21- The Masons have sold the DAVIS property to F.C. STEVENS and bought the Hugh MILLER Hall for a temple Comrade BUTTERMAN, aged 78 and Mrs. Sophia Maria RICHTER, aged 86, were married last Thursday. Mention is also made of the following marriages: Lillian A. RANGER of Darien to Milo MEEKS of Hornell Feb. 14 Minnie COY to Arthur PETTIBONE Tuesday George FISHER, a former Attica boy, now of Syracuse, Wednesday to Caroline DEWEY of Minoa Miriam E. KELLER of Batavia and I. C. CHAMBERLAYNE of Perry. John A. KRAUSS resigns as a director of the Bank of Attica Obituary: Mrs. Rosecrans A. CROUSE, Saturday of consumption, aged 23 years Rev. Robert NORTON of Lockport, uncle of E. P. NORTON , Saturday, aged 84 Mrs. Lester ALLEN of North Java, Saturday, aged 46 years Henry STROH, brother of Florist STROH, in a Philadelphia hospital Sunday. The funeral and burial were at Batavia William K. SERGEANT of Lehigh, grandfather of Olive SERGEANT, Friday, aged 84 years Mrs. George BAUER of South Attica Friday in Buffalo, from apoplexy aged 77 years Mrs. John H. ROBERTS of Darien Center, Wednesday, after a short illness, aged 36 years Mrs. John MULCAHY had an operation for tumor in a Buffalo hospital last week Mr. and Mrs. Frank VOELKER nee Carrie SODEMAN of Batavia have a girl, born the 15 Mr. and Mrs. Edward DOREN of Lima former residents have a new daughter, born Jan. 26 Engagement of Clara HOLCOMB to Walter B. PRESCOTT is announced. Feb. 28 - Obituary: Mrs. A. B. CONRAD, wife of a former pastor of the Baptist church, in Seymour, ILL, last week, interment at Westport, N.Y. Martin BENNETT of Bethany Center, suddenly Monday of paralysis, aged 64 Mrs. Chas. W. KIMBALL of Linden, suddenly of heart disease on Monday Ephraim E. SMITH a native of Attica Center at Varysbury Wednesday aged 74 Jacob SWEETHEIMER of Warsaw, father of Miss Maggie SWEETHEIMER, Feb. 20 Joseph E. GALLY of Alexander, last Thursday night aged 79 Seymour CHADDOCK of Warsaw, Feb. 21, burial at Pike Alton J. HODGE of Bennington, aged 10 months and 24 days. Lewis BALDUF had a bad fall in Buffalo Wednesday, hurt his hip seriously. Mrs. Eliza A. MILLER was married in Buffalo Friday to Jonathan O. SPEED of that city. Frank Thomas resigns as postal clerk after being in the service 26 years. A 9 1/2 pound boy made his appearance at Geo. VAN BUREN's Monday. Submitted by Kathy Helmer

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 5-1893 Weather Forecast: Generally fair, preceded today or tonight by light rains on the lakes; northwestly winds, becoming variable. ++ 9-Stores-9 A Free Ticket To the Circus! Can be obtained this week at WOODBURY's By Following These Instructions. Give us your order for Groceries this week and you will find that you have saved enough money by doing so to take yourself and wife into the great show. ++ MERE MENTION. An important business meeting of the Richmond Hose Company will be held this evening. Fred TAGGART captured a five-pound black bass while fishing in Godfrey's pond this morning. The prayer meeting which was to be held at the Presbyterian parsonage this evening will be omitted. Doorman B.D. INGERSOLL of the Central depot has taken possession of his new house on Pringle avenue. M.W. SHORT is making a fine double harness for Martin MURPHY, who will place a hack on the streets in a few days. The Central will run another excursion to the World's Fair tonight. The train is due at this station at 11:30 o'clock. Four trains containing nearly 1,250 World's Fair excursionists passed through Batavia on the Lehigh Valley road last night. Superintendent SWEET of the Wheel company is filling in a lot on the east side of Walnut street preparatory to erecting a residence. The trial of Fred LONG of Oak street, on charge of assaulting his wife, was adjourned until next Saturday in Justice DUNHAM's court yesterday. John M. SEACORD returned yesterday from a business trip to Plattsburgh, N.Y., and Burlington, Vt., where he secured a contract for supplying boiler coverings for government buildings. The Board of Health met this morning and ordered another general cleaning up. President CARY says that there is a great deal of filth in various parts of this village that must be removed immediately. All members of the Y's, who wish to attend the W.C.T.U. convention at Oakfield, are requested to be at the Park place rooms promptly at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. A conveyance will leave for Oakfield at that time. ++ Be sure and see the Noss Jollities in musical comedy at the Opera House tomorrow night. ++ PERSONAL. Arthur GIBBS has returned from a week's visit to Seneca Falls. Miss L.J. TOMPKINS and Miss HOLTER are in New York on a business trip. William A. ROSS of Ellicott avenue has returned from a trip to the World's Fair. Miss Emma SCHNEIDER of Attica is the guest of Miss Anna WINLING of West Main street. Miss Julia CARY of Batavia has been the guest of Miss Mamie BOX at the Niagara in Buffalo. Bert STEVENS of Vine street left this morning for Rochester to enter the Business University. Miss Irene STANLEY will leave tomorrow for Geneseo, where she will enter the State Normal School. Miss Eliza MILLER of Hastings, England, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Thomas BECKINSGALE of Clifton avenue. William L. DICKINSON is seriously ill with an attack of inflammatory rheumatism at his home in Alexander. The many friends of Mrs. W.J. McKITTRICK will be pleased to learn that her condition is much improved today. Miss Kittie BRENNAN and cousin Anna of Buffalo are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan STAVELY of Florence avenue. Miss Ella F. HARRINGTON, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. HALEY of Hutchins street, has returned to her home in Syracuse. Mrs. E. P. RANNEY of Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Jane MORRIS of Chicago are guests of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. GRAHAM of State street. Mr. and Mrs. James BRYAN of Rochester, who have been visiting their mother, Mrs. E.R. HALL of Fisher park, have returned to their home. Mrs. Le Roy PARKER and sons Glowacki and Ralph, Miss Cornelia CHANDLER and Mrs. Trumbull CARY leave tomorrow for the World's Fair. Mr. and Mrs. FITZPATRICK and children, who have been guests at the residence of Joseph C. SHULTZ, returned to their home in New York today. ++ CAUGHT IN THE ACT. Le Roy.--For some time past John G. LUTTON, who has a grocery store in the Barrett block, has missed money from his till, and a few days ago a trap was set to learn who was the guilty party. A few evenings since one of the clerks of the store heard the money drawer open and the contents rattle. He discovered that H.P. SCANIAN, a young man who was a frequent visitor at the store, was the man looked for. At first he denied having taken any money from the drawer, but finally owned up that he had, at the same time admitting that he had taken about $20 before from the till. Mr. LUTTON has given him a reasonable time to settle and no arrest has been made as yet. SCANIAN was always supposed to be an honest young man, and formerly was proprietor of a confectionary store near the LUTTON store. ++ LAST OF A FAMILY. The death of Alice Pauline MINER, an infant aged eight weeks, which occurred at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte MINER, on Otis street last night, removes the last member of the family of William L. MINER, who was killed by the bursting of an emery wheel at the Wiard Plow Works on June 28th. Mrs. MINER died on August 13th and now the infant daughter, her only child, has passed away. The funeral will be held from the house on Otis street at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. ++ OPENING OF THE SCHOOLS. Batavia's public schools opened today and Superintendent KENNEDY reports that the attendance promises to be very large. The figures will be given tomorrow. The attendance is very good at the Batavia Short Hand and Business College, conducted by Miss Sarah M. BLOUNT, which also opened today. ++ TO SEE THE FAIR AND OTHER SIGHTS. Ald. Charles F. HERBOLD, C.M. EBLING, J.P. STEIN, Charles BLUMERICK and John O' ROURKE will leave tonight for the World's Fair. Messrs. HERBOLD, BLUMERICK, and STEIN will go to Minnesota on a hunting expedition before they return and Mr. O'ROURKE will go to Iowa to visit friends. ++ A VERITABLE WORLD'S FAIR. The Barnum & Bailey show, which exhibits in Batavia, Friday, has always been great; this year it is claimed it will be better than ever before. Besides the grand spectacle of Columbus and the discovery of America, which alone requires 1,200 people, there are three full and complete circus companies, whose varied performances in three rings, on the backs of horses, on the ground, and in mid-air, are a revelation. The circus department comprises every difficult equestrian act, aerial feat, arenic display, athletic and acrobatic trail, hippodrome race, animal trick, and mad-cap caper of clown and actor, tumbling and leaping and in fact, everything of a remarkable kind in the way of meritorious feature or attraction. To all of which is added two menageries, a museum, horse fair, gallery of supernatural illusions, two herds of elephants, two droves of camels, ponies, led animals and other wonders. The horses alone are valued at $140,000. Then there are strange animal freaks, giant and pigmy creatures, odd and curious beasts and birds, a big black orang(?), a blue-nosed mandril and a myriad others. It is a veritable world's fair brought to your very door. ++ Bergen.--George WARREN, who removed from this village to Rochester in March, 1888, died last Sunday, aged 61 years. The body will be brought to Churchville today for burial. The Village Trustees last evening authorized the President to have sufficient gravel drawn upon the streets to put them in good condition. Labor day was observed in the usual manner; that is to say, people who had any work to do kept right at it. Deacon BREW will lead the Congregational prayer meeting tomorrow evening. Topic, "Titles and Names of Christ." Pastor LEWIS will probably return from his vacation on Thursday. Mrs. E.G. BROWN, who has lived in the village four years, will remove on Thursday to No. 65 Platt street, Rochester. W.T. BERGIN and wife of Lyons, with their three children, have been visiting in town since Friday. George J. ANDREWS, brother of Dr. R. ANDREWS, of this village, has been appointed Postmaster at Le Roy, Mich. Mrs. James COOK, and son Eddie of Rochester came to town this morning to visit at A.P. ROGERS's. Miss Maude E. MYERS of Elba, primary teacher in the Union School, will board with Mrs. Mary TRULL and Miss Helen L. ROGERS, Assistance Principal, will board at home. S.E. SPENCER shipped fifty bushels of plums to Buffalo this morning. ++ East Pembroke.--The Demorest contest held in the Baptist church Friday evening, passed off very pleasantly notwithstanding there was some disappointment to the managers because several who had been engaged to recite, and who promised to do so, did not appear. The contestants were Miss Rosa ALLEN, Miss Clara BENNETT, Miss Laura SISSON, Miss Melinda KING and Miss Nellie NOBBS. The judges chosen were Miss Sophia GILLETT, Prof. WAINMAN, and Albert HAMILTON. The participants all did finely and gave evidence of good training, and much hard work. The silver medal was awarded to Miss Nellie NOBBE. The recitations were interspersed with music and a solo sung by Miss Mabel LOOMIS was highly complimented. ++ Byron.--L.A. TERRY and William DEMING began sowing wheat yesterday. It is the first grain sown in this section. The auction sale announced to take place at Mrs. LEONARD's Saturday will be held on Friday of this week. Miss Delia CLARK of Batavia is visiting her sister, Mrs. E.A. WALKER. Miss GARTLAND of Attica is the guest of Mrs. Julia A. STONE. Mr. and Mrs. William KEENAN of Caledonia spent Sunday at George JOSLYN's. Arthur BOWER left yesterday morning for the World's Fair. Miss BLODGETT of Oakfield gave an interesting report of the Y.P.S.C.E. convention in Montreal at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. She was the guest of Miss Edith DEMING. ++ Le Roy.--A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the village was held last evening. Trustee HEDDON was the only member absent. Bills amounting to several hundred dollars were paid. John P. SAMSON, was present and submitted prices for iron pipe for the new water mains to the Salt Works, but no order was placed. Yesterday afternoon the Spring Creek baseball nine came to Le Roy and defeated the home nine by a score of 17 to 15. The game was a good one. FULLER and COCHRAN were the umpires. This morning the third school year of the Union School opened with Professor R.A. KNEELAND as principal. ++ North Bergen.--Guilford LANGDON, who has been visiting his parents and friends here for several weeks, has started on his return to his home in Des Moines, Iowa. He will stop at Chicago on his way home. The teachers of the Sunday school will meet at the parsonage on Saturday evening. L.B. SANFORD left last Thursday for New York, where he intends taking a two years' course at Bellevue Hospital. Miss Grace BIRGE of Rochester is visiting at W.C. KNEALE's. Guilford CARVER, Davis KNEALE, James ENRIGHT, and Calvin DEAN left today to begin the year's work at the Brockport Normal School. ++ Le Roy.--Mrs. Mary Ann MOORE, an aunt of A. KRAUTWURST, of this village, died yesterday afternoon suddenly, aged 80 years, probably from old age. Mrs. MOORE was born in England and came to New York state some 45 years ago. Yesterday morning she was apparently well but later she complained of feeling ill and lay down. Shortly after she was found to be dead. The funeral will be held in New York City on Wednesday afternoon, the remains being removed to that city this afternoon. ++ Corfu.--Mr. and Mrs. A.B. SIMONDS of Batavia spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry BARBER. The ladies of St. Luke's Episcopal church will give a lawn fete at the residence of Edwin GIDDINGS, Sr. on Wednesday evening. All are cordially invited. Mrs. BANTON has returned from her visit to Binghamton and other eastern cities. William COE, who has been at work in Buffalo for some time, spent yesterday at his home here. W. S. LEAR of Wyoming is spending few days with friends here. Mrs. HARTSHORN and daughter who have been spending a few days with friends here have returned to their home in Batavia. Miss Clara KING of Batavia who has been spending some time with her cousin, Miss Carrie FRANCIS has returned home. ++ East Elba.--Miss Myrta FORD left yesterday for Geneseo, where she will attend the Normal School the coming fall and winter. Mr. and Mrs. Charles GODFREY of Syracuse spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli GODFREY. Mr. and Mrs. William BARBER spent Sunday with Alva WHITES' people at South Batavia. ++ For Sale or Rent.--On easy terms, a blacksmith shop and tools. Business good for $2,500 to $3,000 per year. Reason for selling, poor health. Possession given immediately. Inquire of George WILSON, Alexander, N.Y. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Hi all, The following are clippings from the Genesee County History Department's Obit books. Most of the articles are dated, but some only contain the year, and I assume that 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. Some of the subjects are my family, while others are just articles that I inadvertently copied while getting the clippings on my family. I will label my family clippings accordingly, and if anyone finds a connection, PLEASE contact me, as I would LOVE to share info!!! If an article is NOT labeled as my family, however, 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!!!! ************************************** May 21, 1906 MISS LILLIAN M'BRIDE Her Death in Le Roy After a Long Illness From Tuberculosis Le Roy, May 21 - Miss Lillian McBRIDE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McBRIDE of North street, died at her home about 7 o'clock this morning, after several months' illness from tuberculosis. Miss McBRIDE had a large circle of friends. She was born in Le Roy about 13 years ago, and had always lived here. She was a member of St. Peter's church. Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother, Matthew McBRIDE of Rochester. ******************************** January 29, 1906 Death of a Former Batavian Mrs. Isabelle H. McMANN of Rochester, widow of John McMANN and a former resident of Batavia, died on Saturday at the home of her nephew, C.L. ADAMS of Geneva. She is survived by a son, Rodney J. McMANN, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. James W. TUCKER, both of Rochester. Mr. TUCKER was formerly a salesman for the Johnston Harvester Company. The burial will be in the Brighton cemetery tomorrow afternoon. ****************************** May 19, 1906 Resident of Le Roy Bereaved Le Roy, May 19 - F.D. McDONALD, New York Central freight agent in this village, yesterday afternoon received word of the death of his son Thomas, aged four years, which occurred in Lyons after a short illness. The remains will be brought to Le Roy on Monday and interred in St. Francis's cemetery. ********************* February 16, 1906 MRS. JAMES H. McMANIS Former Resident of Batavia Died Suddenly at Her Rochester Home Mrs. Anna M. McMANIS, widow of Captain James H. McMANIS and a former well known and respected resident of Batavia, died suddenly from apoplexy at her home, No. 27 Swan street, Rochester, about 7 o'clock last evening. Mrs. McMANIS'S household consisted of herself and her daughter Nellie. The latter was away when her mother was stricken, apparently about 1 o'clock. A neighbor who called found Mrs. McMANIS lying unconscious on the floor and quickly summoned a physician. The doctor was unable to do anything for her and she died without regaining consciousness. Coroner KILLIP, who was then called, granted a certificate of death from apoplexy. Mrs. McMANIS was 72 years of age and besides her daughter is survived by a sister, Mrs. James HARRISON. Her husband, who died nearly thirty years ago, conducted a restaurant in the basement of the building at Main and State streets now occupied by the Enterprise stores when the Civil War broke out. He organized Company C of the 151st New York Volunteers and went to the front as its captain. After his return from the war he conducted the eating house at the New York Central depot and a restaurant ot No. 56 Main street, where T.J. PERFIELD is now located. Mrs. McMANIS'S funeral will be in Rochester tomorrow and her remains will be brought to Batavia at 3:22 p.m. on the Central for interment in Batavia cemetery. ************************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

The good news about my grandmother's scrapbook is that I found the name of the paper - The Attica News - Frank Norris, Editor and Proprietor. An independent newspaper published every Saturday at Attica New York. Subscription price, $1.00 per year. The bad news is that I spent an hour typing the February events, my ISB shut down, and I lost the whole month! I'll redo another time, sorry! Kathy Helmer

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 6-1888 TO ABOLISH WORK ON SUNDAY. New York.--The Rev. Wilbur F. CRAFTS of this city has received a letter from Cardinal GIBBONS heartily endorsing the petition to Congress for a law forbidding Sunday work in the Government's mail and military service in inter-State commerce. This petition has been endorsed by six and a quarter millions of petitioners in churches and labor organizations. It will be presented to the Senate Committee on Education and Labor during the American Sabbath Convention, which is to be held in Washington from December 11th to December 13th. ++ DANA DID, OF COURSE, BUT IS THIS TRUE? New York.--The 'World's' special from Dana, Ind., where General HARRISON is now hunting, says that when the General was informed by one of his friends that the town was named after Charles A. DANA of the New York 'Sun,' he said: "DANA did as much good as any them. It was amusing to read the 'Sun' during this campaign. You could see in every issue of it that it was knifing CLEVELAND under the fifth rib. I know personally that DAN wanted to beat CLEVELAND." ++ TO-DAY'S BRIEFS FROM THE WIRES. New York.--Mrs. Jay GOULD suffered a marked change for the worse yesterday, and it is not believed that she will long survive. Washington.--It is expected that the Senate Tariff bill will be passed this month surely and sent to the House for the consideration of that body. + + PHILHARMONIC CLUB. Let every Philharmonic be at rehearsal Friday night as it will be the last regular rehearsal before the Concert and also the last until January 4th, 1889. ++ Picture books for children Boston Bazaar, 55 Main street. ++ ARRESTED FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Alonzo JOHNSON, a farmer residing on the Bank street road about four and a half miles out, was arrested this morning by Under Sheriff Addison FOSTER on a warrant issued by Justice J.B. CROSBY on a charge of cruelty to animals in not feeding his horses, the complaint being made by Dr. PALMER, agent for the S.P.C.A. JOHNSON is a widower, and his youngest daughter, aged 11 years, lives with him. It is said that he is a hard drinker and has been on a debauch for the last three months. He was arraigned before Justice CROSBY and committed to jail to await his examination, the time for which has not yet been fixed. JOHNSON's neighbors have taken charge of the little girl and will provide for her. ++ MRS. ALPIN TIRED OF LYNCH. Mrs. Emma C. ALPIN of Warsaw, N.Y., who eloped with a young lawyer named Fred LYNCH about a year ago, is now is Portland, Oregon, and is anxious to return to her friends, having been subjected to terrible abuse, it is said, by her betrayer, who has been arrested in Portland and placed under $1,000 bonds, on complaint of a resident of that city who learned the facts of the case. LYNCH resided in Attica up to about four years ago and was there engaged in working at his trade, that of a cooper. He was naturally smart and succeeding in a getting into a Warsaw lawyer's office, began the study of law, and it was then that he became acquainted with Mrs. ALPIN. LYNCH's wife and two little children, whom he deserted, still reside in Attica. ++ THE GOLDEN GATE SPECIAL The Union and Central Pacific roads, and Pullman Company, put on, December 5th, a weekly train of Pullman Vestibule cars to run between Council Bluffs and San Francisco. Steam heat, electric light, separate bath rooms for ladies and gentlemen, barber shop, observation and smoking rooms, and female attendant for ladies and children make it "the finest train in the world." Fare between Council Bluffs and San Francisco, including everything--ticket, berth and meals--is $100. ++ PROF. DEMUND'S YOUTHFULNESS. Prof. John DEMUND, who is probably the youngest looking man for his age in Genesee county, desires to be appointed on the Capitol police force at Washington, and is circulating a petition among his friends in Batavia to be forwarded to the department. He recently entered a well-known lawyer's office and asked him to affix his signature to the document. The Professor was in his usual good spirits and after he left the office an old gentleman from an adjoining town, who was present expressed the opinion that the Professor was not competent for any Government position on account of his youthfulness. The lawyer questioned the old gentleman and found that he entertained a sincere belief that the Professor was about 26 years old, when in reality his age is 71, being nine years older than the farmer. ++ SQUIERS-MILLER. Mr. W. Frank SQUIERS of Batavia and Mrs. Libbie MILLER of Rochester, formerly of Batavia, were united in marriage in that city last evening. Mr. SQUIERS will return to Batavia to-night and his bride and her daughter will arrive in town on Saturday night. They will occupy a suite of rooms in the Masse block. The best wishes of many friends will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. SQUIRES. ++ A HOUSE TO BE BUILT FOR SHOOTERS. At a business meeting of the Batavia Gun Club last evening it was decided to erect a shelter house for shooters, to be in size 14 by 16 feet. John McNISH was appointed a committee to rent land for a permanent range for the club. It is not known what plot of land will be rented, but is not thought it will be the grounds now used. ++ SALES OF REAL ESTATE. The following sales of real estate have been effected since October 1st through Snell's Agency: S.K. GREENE to Robert PLANT, a nice pleasant home on the town line road, two miles East of this village. S.K. GREENE, to William RADMORE, house with 2 1/4 acres of land, same road as above and joining. Abbie M. FRENCH to W.W. WARNER, house and 6 acres of land in Johnsonsburg, Wyoming county, N.Y. H.F. TARBOX to Clarence ROBINS, house and lot, Walker street, this village. C.H. HOUGH to J.G. LUTTON, house and lot, Ellicott st., this village. W. Harris DAY to Ida L. NUNDON, house and lot, South street, this village. Hinman HOLDEN to HOFFMEISTER, house and lot, South street, this village. C.H. TURNER, two houses and 14 acres of land, Cedar st., to Drs. HUTCHINS and LE SEUR. Elizabeth WARNER to Jerome FRENCH, farm in Bethany, 40 acres. J.G. LUTTON, 160 acres of land in Dakota. ++ submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

The following is transcribed from an unknown 1907 newspaper in Genesee or Wyoming NY. Looking at the dates spaced a week apart, it must have been a weekly paper: Jan. 3 - Dwight BOWEN was married at Meridian last Thursday to Miss Estella B. BURKE. Other marriages mentioned, Charles C. BURR of Toledo, O., to Wilhelmina BURR of Bennington. New Years day: Mrs. Josephine WEST and Arthur J. KIDDER, both of Fargo, Tuesday; Effie GRISWOLD and Thomas DRISCOLL of Cowlesville, Dec. 23. Dr. and Mrs. A.D. BECKER have a son born Friday; Mr. and Mrs. Fred HAGAN a new son born Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Marion COUNT, Italian residents have a daughter, born Friday the 28th. A new gas well is started on Exchange street by the Attica Natural Gas Co. John HUGHES, who tried to steal Frank NORTON's horse, Nov. 21st, gets six months in the Erie Co., penitentiary. Alvah RADDER and Howard WRIGHT have bought a pharmacy in Buffalo and took possession on New Year's Day. Fred ROTH is convicted of burglary at Warsaw, sentenced to three years and six months in Auburn. J. F. BIDWELL attends the funeral of his grandfather, Zebulon BIDWELL of Waterloo, who died at the age of 107. Obituary: Mrs. George GLOSSER of Orangeville, Dec. 20; William W. BEMAN, a native of Attica, at Pineville, Mo.; Mrs. Milton STANDISH of Batavia, Dec. 26, interment at Johnsonburg; Joseph GEORGE, of Sheldon, Dec. 30, aged 89 years. Jan. 10 - Obituary: Mrs. Susan SCOTT, grandmother of Mrs. A.B. SMITH, Thursday at Irondequoit, burial at Byron; Clara F. JOHNSON at Batavia, Sunday; Dr. George E. GANGLOFF of Buffalo on Saturday; Mrs. Irving NYE of Darien Center, Friday at Waneka, St. Lawrence Co. of consumption, burial at Darien. Mary A. DO?Yand Harry L. FIELDS were married at Boulder, Col. on Christmas day. Mention is also made of the following marriages: Leon M. JOHNSON of Pittsburg, PA., to Pearl E. Noyes of Elba, New Year's day. Alice Henrietta DAY a Batavia attorney, to Frederick Grant GARDNER of Alexander, Tuesday; Nellie WYCOFF of Darien to Capt. Norman B. HARRINGTON of Buffalo, Jan. 1st; James H. PHILLIPS of Attica Center to Emily BLAKELY of North Pembroke on New Year's day. Parties from Hornell, Greenwood and Rochester contemplate establishing a national bank here. Edward SCHUM buys the PETRIE farm on the Creek Road. Sidney RYKERT sells his residence to Calvin UNDERWOOD and prepares to build a new home. Mrs. and Mrs. Philip GEISE, nee Minnie WEBER, of Buffalo have a new son, born Saturday. Elizabeth YOUNG, 18 - months old, swallowed a safety pin Wednesday. Chloroform was administered to facilitate its removal from her throat. Dr. Reger CUTTING after a three years' residence, decides to locate elsewhere. Nelson STONE, aged 82 died in Cowlesville Jan. 6. Jan. 17--Hon. F. C. STEVENS is appointed State Superintendent of Public Works by Gov. HUGHES. Marriages mentioned: Mamie S. BEY of Attica Center to Emil B. WELKER of Batavia on Wednesday; Walter Allen JONES of Cleo, Mich., to Claribel MEAD of North Java, at the M.E. parsonage Attica, on Tuesday; Wm. JOHNSON, formerly of Attica to Irene ALLISON of Red Creek, Jan. 1st at Wethersfield, Wednesday; Mabel E. COOK to Claude H. CARPENTER. Deaths mentioned: Mrs. Anna FOSS at midnight last Thursday, aged 52 years; George A. HINSDELL of Alexander Saturday, aged 71 years; Michael Dauber Wednesday aged 60 years; Charles FRIEDMAN of Bennington, Wednesday aged 78 years; Miss Eliza L. MIDDLEBROOK, a Buffalo teacher and frequent visitor in town, Thursday; interment at Middletown. Fred GLOR, R.F.D. carrier relinquishes his position. The stork left a boy at Frank CURTISS, on Friday. Mrs. Jessie Ball, nee ADAMS of Marilla, sister of Mrs. L. B. LOUGEE has an operation for appendicitis Saturday. Jan. 24-Rev. A. E. BRIGDEN, resigns as pastor of the Presbyterian church, after a pastorate of eighteen years. Katherine D. GOWANS was married Tuesday to J. Allen AYRAULT of Mt. Morris; (handwritten note - boy born to Mr. and Mrs. AYRAULT Oct. 12th, 1907) Anna Elizabeth RADDER was married Wednesday to John Alfred COOPER of Oakfield and Ca? BEY of Attica Center was married Wednesday to Frank SHEA of Johnsonburg. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. HAMMOND celebrated their silver wedding Friday, at their home near Linden. Obituary: Walter L. PARSONS, Monday of double pneumonia, aged 2? years; Clara C. BALDUF, Sunday of heart disease, aged 29 years; Mrs. Fred UNGERER, Monday aged 59 years; Frederick HARDER this morning, aged 64 years; Jonathan O. SPINK of Orangeville Center, Sunday, aged 73 years. 15 below zero Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Philip BOWER of Alexander buys the residence of the late Mrs. Mary SCHLICK. The project of organizing a loan association is being considered. A son was born Jan. 14, to Mrs. and Mrs. Felix BEGLINGER. Mrs. Hannah SCOVILLE falls on Pryor hill and breaks her left wrist. Jan. 31 - Married at St. Vincent's church Wednesday, Mary SHEEHAN to Raymond SHUM of Bennington. Alvin RYAN of Alexander was married in Batavia Thursday to Jennie PHILLIPS of East Pembroke. George E. GARDNER, a well known farmer, died Sunday of cancer, aged 57. Rufus L. FISH, grandfather of A. L. YOUNG, died in Chicago Sunday: interment at Lancaster. Mrs. H. H. BUTLER of Rochester, sister of Mrs. C. F. CLARK, died last week of consumption. Michael FREY broke his left arm Saturday, between the wrist and elbow. The stork left a girl today at Ralph T. NORTON's in Newburg. A girl was born on Friday, the 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BALL-SMITH. Little Willard ORR of Buffalo, who broke his leg sometime ago, has fallen and broken it again in the same place. Submitted by Kathy Helmer

source: The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 3-1896 COAL PURCHASES DEFERRED. There was a special meeting of the Board of Education last night, at which all were present except Mr. McKENZIE. The meeting was called mainly for the purpose of considering propositions form local dealers to furnish coal for the ensuing year. Not all of the the dealers had their bids in readiness, so action on the matter was deferred until a meeting which is to be called later. Clerk BRADISH reported on several matters which had been left with him, among them that in regard to some non-resident pupils who are in arrears for tuition. The names of these pupils were given and a resolution was adopted providing that all pupils who do not pay up the amounts due from them by Monday of next week are to be suspended. The Clerk was instructed to see that this rule was strictly enforced. President THOMLINSON and Mr. WASHBURN were made a committee to secure the Opera House for the commencement exercises on the evening of Thursday, June 25th, and to engage instrumental music for that occasion. + + AN AFTERNOON WEDDING. The marriage of Miss Ora Esther WILLIAMS to Benjamin B. OSBORN, foreman of the cutting department in the Armstrong shoe factory in Rochester and formerly of Batavia, occured at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Louisa WILLIAMS of No. 32 Walnut street, at 2:30 p.m. yesterday. The ceremony, which was witnessed only by relatives and a few intimate friends of the young couple, was performed by the Rev. H.R. FANCHER. Miss Madeline COPE of Batavia acted as bridesmaid and Chauncey OSBORN of Geneseo, a brother of the groom, was best man. The bride was attired in white mulle and she carried Bride roses. The bridesmaid wore dotted mulle and carried sweet peas. A wedding supper was served after the marriage and Mr. and Mrs. OSBORN left for their new home in Rochester at 5:05 p.m. on the Central road. The bride received many handsome gifts, principally in silver and cut glass. Mr. and Mrs. OSBORN's many Batavia friends will extend congratulations and best wishes. + + MAXWELL IS VERY CRAZY. Drs. MORSE and WHITCOMB yesterday afternoon re-examined Thomas H. MAXWELL, the stranger gathered in by Officer PLATO on Monday morning, and arrived at the decision that there was not a doubt that the man was insane. Cortland CROSMAN, Superintendent of the Poor, was present at the examination. MAXWELL was brought up before Justice DUNHAM again yesterday afternoon. He told the Justice that he was 27 years old and a veteran of the War of the Rebellion. He said that he fought under John A. LOGAN at "the battle of Salt Lake City." He said LOGAN was a captain at the time. After leaving the army he settled on "the 100,000-mile island in the Mississippi river." He claimed to have been born partly in Wyoming Territory and partly in Washington Territory. MAXWELL stuck to it that part of his right side was gone. He said that he was walking along the street one day and pulled out the whole side of his body. A portion of it was recovered and the doctors put it back on, but it had always troubled him greatly. He still claimed to be the Surveyor General of the United States, and said that he killed a great many people, but only when necessity required such action. When asked any questions which he did not care to answer he would respond that that was a Government secret and he was not at liberty to say anything about it until in 1897, when there would be a great time of reckoning. He took back the statement that he made the other day to the effect that he killed Mayor Carter HARRISON of Chicago, but said that he knew HARRISON and the man who killed him. After much questioning he acknowledged to the physicians that he had been in a place where insane people were confined, but said that he was not obliged to go there. He was invited to go there for a short time and he accepted the invitation. He said that the name of the institution where he was was the Cook County Hospital. It is believed for that reason that the man hails from Chicago. He was not at all violet yesterday. He has not a thing in regard to his identity. Judge NORTH has ordered him committed to the Wiliard Hospital and he will probably be taken there tomorrow. + + SILKS How We Hustled for You at the Phoenix Silk Auction. More than 400,000 yards of silk, made by the celebrated Phoenix Silk Company at their famous Paterson Mills were sold under the hammer in New York last week. As always happens when something great is going on we were there. No one ever yet found us napping when there's a chance to buy anything especially good at a price that will enable us to let you have just what you want for a very little more than half what you're willing to pay. Such a happy chance came our way in New York this time and we made the most of the opportunity. If you want samples write for them, stating the kinds you will be most likely to buy if the samples come up to your expectations. 27 inch Black Satin Duchesse which bought regularly would have to bring $1.75 per yard, 99c yd Handsome Black Brocade Gros Grain Silks, guaranteed to be of the $1.00 grade, 48c yd Heavy Black Faille Francaise excellent value at $1.50, 99c yd Extra wide Black Satin Brocades--$1.25 textiles, 69c yd 24-inch Black Brocaded Indias, best quality, usually sold for $1.00, 59c yd 24-inch Black Surahs, extra fine and extra heavy usually retailed at $1.25, 59c yd 27-inch Black Satin Rhadames, worth, $1.00 if worth a cent, 68c yd + + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Hi all, The following are clippings from the Genesee County History Department's Obit books. Most of the articles are dated, but some only contain the year, and I assume that 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. Some of the subjects are my family, while others are just articles that I inadvertently copied while getting the clippings on my family. I will label my family clippings accordingly, and if anyone finds a connection, PLEASE contact me, as I would LOVE to share info!!! If an article is NOT labeled as my family, however, 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 12, 1906 CIVIL WAR VETERAN EXPIRED IN DARIEN SUDDEN DEATH THIS MORNING OF JAMES M'DIARMID Darien Center, April 12 - James McDIARMID, a well known resident of this town and a veteran of the Civil War, died suddenly at his home at 4 o'clock this morning. For some time Mr. McDIARMID had suffered at intervals from heart trouble, but it was not regarded as serious. He felt unusually well yesterday and made no complaints when he returned last night. His wife awoke shortly before 4 o'clock this morning and found him breathing heavily. She tried to arouse him, but was unable to do so, and he expired in a few minutes. Mr. McDIARMID was in his seventieth year, having been born in Le Roy on August 10, 1836. When he was 10 years old his parents moved to Indian Falls and he lived there until 32 years ago, when he became a resident of this town. For 25 years he had owned and occupied the farm where he died. He enlisted in service for the Civil War April, 1861, and two years later received an honorable discharge on account of physical disability. On December 16, 1867, Mr. McDIARMID was married to Miss Maria COLBY, who survives him, with two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin RUDD and Miss Clara McDIARMID, both of this town. (James McDIARMID'S father, John Duncan McDIARMID, was a brother to my g-g-g-grandmother, Catherine McDIARMID Campbell) ******************************* April 13, 1906 Funeral of James McDIARMID Darien Center, April 13 - The funeral of James McDIARMID, who died yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Universalist church in Corfu, the Rev. James E. NEAL officiating. The burial will be in Evergreen Hill cemetery, Corfu. ********************** June 9, 1906 MRS. MATTHEW M'MANUS Sudden Death From Heart Trouble of Resident of West Batavia Mrs. Hannah McMANUS, wife of Matthew McMANUS of West Batavia, died at her home at 7 a.m. yesterday. Mrs. McMANUS'S death, which was caused by heart failure, was sudden. She had been in ill health since an attack of heart trouble which she suffered last fall, but was not thought to be in a dangerous condition. She was 76 years old. Mrs. McMANUS is survived by her husband; four sons, James H., Thomas and John J. McMANUS of West Batavia and P.J. McMANUS of New Haven, Conn.; five daughters, Mrs. M. JUDGE, Mrs. Charles BROWN and Misses Katheryn and Margaret McMANUS of West Batavia and Miss Mary A. McMANUS of Buffalo; a brother, Thomas O'CONNOR of Greensboro, N.C., and two sisters, Mrs. Mary COLLINS of Corry, Pa., and Mrs. W.H. ELDRIDGE of Batavia. The funeral will be held from the house at 9 o'clock on Monday morning, with services immediately following at St. Mary's church, East Pembroke. The interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery in this village. *************************** February 5, 1906 MRS. MARY A. M'WAIN For Nearly Seventy Years She Had Been a Resident of Batavia Mrs. Mary A. McWAIN died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning at her home at No. 17 Ellicott avenue in the seventieth year of her age. The funeral will be from the house at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. McWAIN was the daughter of the late George A. MARTIN, and was born in Covington (now Pavilion) on August 22, 1836. When she was less than a year old her parents moved to Batavia, where she had ever since resided. On December 2, 1857, she was married to A.J. McWAIN, whose death occurred on June 29, 1860. Mrs. McWAIN taught school a number of years and at one time was a teacher in the Batavia union school. She was a cummunicant of St. James's Episcopal church, being a member of a class confirmed by the late Rt. Rev. Bishop COXE, and the Rev. Alfred BRITTAIN, rector of St. James's, will officiate at the funeral. She leaves a son, A.J. McWAIN; a brother, William I. MARTIN, and a sister, Miss Rettie C. MARTIN, all of Batavia. Mrs. McWAIN'S illness dates back almost a year. Since the middle of October she had been confined to the house most of the time, and for several weeks to her room steadily, but for only a day to her bed. During her sickness she was patient and uncomplaining. Chronic heart trouble was the immediate cause of death. No woman ever was a more devoted or self-sacrificing mother, nor a more affectionate sister. **************************** May 31, 1906 JAMES M'KENNA Death Today of a Native and Lifelong Resident of Le Roy - Aged 37 Le Roy, May 31 - James McKENNA died at his home on South street at an early hour this morning. He was taken ill with pneumonia on Sunday and grew worse very rapidly. He was 37 years of age and was born and had always lived in Le Roy. He was a member of St. Peter's church. Mr. McKENNA is survived by his wife; three children, Eleanor, Randall and Virgil McKENNA; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McKENNA of Le Roy; three brothers, Arthur McKENNA of Chicago, John McKENNA of Rochester and Thomas McKENNA of Watkins, and a sister, Mrs. Patrick MURPHY of Le Roy. ***************************************** May 23rd or 24th, 1906 JOHN M'FARLAN OF LE ROY His Death at the Age of 90 Resulted From General Infirmities Le Roy, May 23 - John McFARLAN died yesterday afternoon at his home, two miles south of the village on the Pavilion road, from the infirmities of age. Mr. McFARLAN, who was about ninety years old, had been a resident of Le Roy many years. He was a member of St. Peter's church. He is survived by his wife, one son, Frank McFARLAN of Le Roy, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles KINNE of Buffalo and Mrs. Patrick FREEMAN of Mumford. The funeral will be held from St. Peter's church at 9 o'clock on Monday morning. ************************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Hi all, The following are clippings from the Genesee County History Department's Obit books. Most of the articles are dated, but some only contain the year, and I assume that 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. Some of the subjects are my family, while others are just articles that I inadvertently copied while getting the clippings on my family. I will label my family clippings accordingly, and if anyone finds a connection, PLEASE contact me, as I would LOVE to share info!!! If an article is NOT labeled as my family, however, 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!!!! ************************************* June 2, 1902 BATAVIA DEANERY VISITED BY DEATH END OF THE LIFE OF MARGARET M. BROUGHAM Highly Respected Sister of the Very Rev. Dean BROUGHAM Passes Away After an Illness of Four Weeks - A Resident of Batavia Twenty Years. Miss Margaret M. BROUGHAM, sister of the Very Rev. Dean Thomas P. BROUGHAM, died at St. Joseph's Deanery on East Main street at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, after an illness which had confined her to her bed four weeks. For four days she had been unconscious practically all the time. The cause of her death was cirrhosis of the liver. While it had been known for some time that Miss BROUGHAM'S condition was critical, the news of her death was a shock to the many who had known her intimately during the two score years that she had lived in Batavia. As the head of her brother's household she constantly came in contact with the people of his parish and she was dearly loved by those of all classes and ages. She took great delight especially in the little ones, who knew that they were always sure of a hearty welcome at the Deanery. Hers was a very sympathetic nature and there was a place in her warm heart for the joys and sorrows of all who were dear to her. Her genial nature always shone forth in her face and so closely to herself did she keep any sufferings that she might have felt that death's hand was almost upon her before those of her family realized her condition. Her death will be long and sincerely mourned by a very large circle of friends. Miss BROUGHAM was born 40 years ago in County Carlow, Ireland. There she made her home until about 28 years ago, when she came to this country to become the head of the household of her brother, who was then pastor of the church at Newfane, Niagara county. She had lived in Batavia since February 2, 1882. Besides the Very Rev. Dean BROUGHAM, she leaves three brothers, John, who occupies the BROUGHAM homestead in County Carlow, Ireland; Dennis BROUGHAM of Chicago, Ill., and William BROUGHAM of Grand Rapids, Mich. Miss BROUGHAM was one of the charter members of Margaret BROUGHAM Council, C.W.B.L., which was named in honor of her mother. She was chosen the first Chancellor of the organization and held the office about four years. She also was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A.O.H., and was the first County President of that society. Special meetings of both societies were held yesterday afternoon and resolutions of respect were adopted. The societies also decided to attend the funeral in bodies. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St., Joseph's church and the services will be conducted by some priest from out of town, several of whom are expected to be present. *************************** February 27, 1902 Mrs. Martin BURKE of Le Roy Dead Le Roy, Feb. 26 - Mrs. Martin BURKE died yesterday afternoon at her home on North street, after a long illness. She was born in Ireland 65 years ago, but had resided in this village many years. Besides her husband she is survived by one son and three daughters, Martin, Agnes, Frances and Rosa BURKE, all of this village. ********************************** January 21, 1902 DEATH OF EX-MAYOR BURT IT OCCURRED TODAY AT HIS TRACY AVENUE HOME He Was Born in Gainsville in 1832, but Had Been a Resident of This Town Almost Half a Century - Was Widely Known Throughout County. George BURT, long a prominent and respected resident of Batavia, died at 11:30 a.m. today at his home, No. 3 Tracy avenue, after an illness caused by gangrene. His condition had been critical over a week and it was only his wonderful vitality which kept him alive so long. He had been unconscious nearly two days. Mr. BURT was born in Gainsville, Wyoming county, on December 3, 1832, and consequently was in the seventieth year of his age. He moved from Wyoming county to Batavia in 1856, having bought a farm on the Lewiston road. There he lived until 1884, with the exception of two years, when he resided on Center street. In 1884 he moved to the Tracy avenue home where he died. Being possessed of a keen sense of humor and ready wit Mr. BURT always kept those about him in a happy frame of mind and his quaint sayings were quoted far and wide. His joviality did not desert him even during his last illness. In politics Mr. BURT was a stanch Democrat and he had held many important public offices, among them Supervisor, Justice and President of the village. He was a member of the Supervisors' committee which had in charge the construction of the fireproof building in which the offices of the Surrogate and County Clerk are located. He was the Democratic nominee for Member of Assembly in 1881. In connection with farming, which at times he carried on on an extensive scale, Mr. BURT had for years been engaged in the business of buying and shipping livestock. A.D. WALDO of Batavia was in partnership with him from 1864 until 1879 and Henry CRAFT of Batavia was associated with him about twenty years. It has been said that Mr. BURT was the most widely known man in Genesee county, and that undoubtedly was true, as his business called him to every town. He had been in affluent circumstances, but at the time of his death possessed only a little property. In September, 1856, Mr. BURT was united in marriage to Miss Cornelia DODGE of Castile, who died about two years later. His second wife was Miss Susan M. BROWN of Gainsville, who died on August 11, 1896. Three children were born to Mr. BURT, two sons and a daughter, all of whom are dead. He leaves three grandchildren, Mrs. Erwin LERCH, Burt PRATT and Miss Susan M. PRATT, all of Virginia, Minn., children of his daughter, the late Mrs. Jennie B. PRATT. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. S.E. BRUCE of St. Anthony Park, Minn., and Mrs. Mary J. CHACE, formerly of Rochester, who had spent her time with him since the death of his second wife. The funeral will be held from the home at 2 p.m. on Thursday, the Rev. A.M. SHERMAN officiating. ******************************************** March 13, 1902 VICTIM OF PARALYSIS Death of Mrs. Margaret BUCKLEY at Her Home on Ellicott Street Mrs. Margaret BUCKLEY, widow of James BUCKLEY, died yesterday afternoon at her home on Ellicott street from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, aged 57 years. She was highly esteemed by many friends. She is survived by two sons, John J. of Buffalo and Richard P. BUCKLEY of Michigan City, Ind., and two daughters, Miss Bessie M. BUCKLEY of Batavia and Mrs. John DOUGHERTY of Michigan City, Ind. Mrs. BUCKLEY is also survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Dennis DONOGHUE of Batavia; four brothers, John J. DONOGHUE of Buffalo, Patrick and Roger DONOGHUE of Batavia, and Dennis W. DONOGHUE of Detroit, Mich., and one sister, Miss Mary DONOGHUE of Batavia. The funeral will be held from St. Joseph's church at 9 a.m. on Saturday. ******************************* February 3, 1902 Mrs. Tyler D. BURNHAM Dead Mrs. Jennie BURNHAM, aged 64 years, wife of Tyler D. BURNHAM and a former well known resident of Corfu, died on Saturday at the home of her nephew, George G. PRINCE of No. 10 Palos place, Buffalo. She is survived only by her husband and nephew. The funeral will be held from the latter's house at 10 a.m. tomorrow and the remains will be taken to Corfu for burial. ****************************** March 17th or 18th, 1902 GEORGE CAMPBELL OF LE ROY His Death Occurred as a Result of an Attack of Apoplexy Le Roy, March 17 - The death of George Campbell occurred early yesterday morning at the home of his son, Sylvester CAMPBELL, on the former Wells farm, south of this village. Death was the result of a stroke of apoplexy which Mr. CAMPBELL sustained last Wednesday morning. He went out on the CAMPBELL milk wagon that morning and appeared to be in his usual health and vigor. He was prostrated by the stroke on St. Marks street and was taken home in an unconscious condition. >From that time until his death he was conscious only at intervals. Mr. CAMPBELL was born in Canada 70 years ago and had lived in Le Roy only a few years. His wife died here about a year ago. He leaves four sons, Sylvester and George of Le Roy and two in Canada, and three daughters, who live in Canada. The funeral will be held from the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Seth COOK, pastor of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. CAMPBELL was a member. ******************************* January 6, 1902 DEAD AT EAST PEMBROKE Mrs. George CARLISLE, Who Was Born in England 65 Years Ago Mrs. Mary CARLISLE, wife of George CARLISLE, died this morning at her home at East Pembroke, after an illness of two weeks from a complication of diseases. She was born in England 65 years ago tomorrow. Mrs. CARLISLE came to this country when she was 15 years of age and had resided in Genesee county since then. For thirty years she had lived in Pembroke. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L.C. CASE of East Pembroke. The funeral will be held from the house at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. ***************************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department

Kathy, My uncle died as a child on July 9, 1907 from the fall off of the back of a wagon on the family farm in Genesee Co. The farm possibly was in Alexander or Crittenden. His name was William Staebell and he was 14 yrs old. Any mention of such an accident? Thank you, Ann Fox

Wedding announcement from unknown paper. Couple Married at a Pavilion Home Will Reside in Batavia. Pavilion, Nov. 25. Frank L. ANNIS of Buffalo, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. ANNIS of Pavilion, and Miss Mabel BOWEN, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. BOWEN of Batavia, were married at 5 o'clock on Saturday (November 23, 1918) afternoon at the home of the bridegroom's parents, the Rev. Frank J. PALMER officiating. The ring service was used and the ceremony was performed in the ANNIS home parlors, which were decorated with palms and potted plants. The bride wore brown broadcloth, with a waist of brown silk and chiffon and a brown hat with brown and yellow feathers. She carried pink and white carnations. Supper was served following the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. ANNIS left in the evening for Buffalo and after a short stay in that city will go to Batavia to reside. Among those in attendance were the parents of both bride and bridegoorm; Mrs. F. J. PALMER and daughter Edith and Mr. and Mrs. George BRADY and daughter Blanche, all of Buffalo. Transcribed by Kathy Helmer

Wedding announcement from unknown newspaper. April 30, 1913 Largely attended wedding ceremony at St. Mary's Church. Joseph Martin FOLLETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward FOLLETT of the Creed Road, and Miss Harriet Marie BOWEN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George BOWEN of Alexander, were married at St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock this morning, the rector, the Rev. R. E. WALSH, officiating. Nuptial high mass was celebrated. J. Lawrence BYRNES and Miss Gertrude K. FOX were the attendants. The bride wore a gown of white brocaded charmeuse, trimmed with shadow lace and pearls. She also wore a veil and carried Bride roses. The bridesmaid wore a gown of pink charmeuse, draped with blue marquisettes, and a picture hat and carried pink Killarney roses. William A. RUSSELL and Frank FOLLETT were the ushers. After the church ceremonies, which were largely attended by relatives and friends, the couple and guests went by train to Alexander, where a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. FOLLETT will leave this evening for a trip to New York and will reside in Batavia after their return. They are well-known young people, who have the best wishes of a host of friends. Transcribed by Kathy Helmer

My grandmother, Sarah Caroline HAWKINS born July, 30 1889 in Alexander, Genesee Co., NY m. Arthur Peter HAHN April 25, 1917, in Alexander, Genesee Co., died December 7, 1969 in Batavia Hospital, a resident of Stafford, Genesee Co. NY, buried in Stafford Cemetery. Since she wrote these as a young girl in Alexander, I suspect that these are local acquaitances of hers. Here are some handwritten notes in her scrapbook: Jared Lea Moore UPHILL was married August 24, 1910. Pearle GEAR and Walter Perry WHITE were married September 18, 1910. Florence Ethel STROH and Marcus Philip LEFFLER were married Wednesday, September 21, 1910. Rose TIMM was married to Henry SIMONDS March 1913. Ida BOWEN and Fred BENNETT married January 1914 (boy born Nov. 3, 1914) Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Earl SPRAGUE Oct. 1914 (Dorothy May) Following the handwritten entries are several loose obituaries, some pinned in with a straight pin. Then there are several pages of newspaper articles glued in such as "The Past Year's Events on Record arranged in chronological order for ready reference. Summary of the Miscellaneous affairs, accidents and incidents, births, deaths, marriages and Items of Interest for the Year 1907." I don't know the name or location of the paper, but suspect that it would be a paper local to Alexander (Genesee Co.) or Attica (Wyoming Co.) If there is interest I will transcribe this and other articles of interest from her scrapbook which is yellowed and crumbly with age, a treasure for me! Kathy in Arkansas

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Monday Evening, December 14-1896 DUSTIN'S STORE CLOSED. Stephen A. DUSTIN's drug and grocery store at No. 57 Main street was closed this morning by Under Sheriff SOUTHWORTH on the foreclosure of a chattel mortgage for $1,070 on the stock of goods and fixtures given by DUSTIN to his wife, Kate L. DUSTIN. The mortgage was not filed in the County Clerk's office until this morning. The action seems to have been mutually agreed upon between Mr. and Mrs. DUSTIN. The Under Sheriff advertises to sell the mortgaged stuff at public sale on December 21st. + + PROMINENT LE ROYAN DEAD. Le Roy.--Miles P. LAMPSON, a lifelong resident of this village, died at his home on West Main street this afternoon, aged about fifty years. He had been in ill health for several years. He is survived only by his brother, William LAMPSON. * Le Roy.--Dogs got into Charles ROGERS's flock of sheep on Friday night and succeeded in biting 26 of them. Some probably will die. Mr. ROGERS, who lives about 1 1/2 miles south of this village, values the damage to his flock at $125. Mrs. George H. WELLS is ill at her home on Church street. + + NEW BISHOP OF BUFFALO. Buffalo.--News from Rome is to the effect that the Pope has approved of the selection of the Rev. James E. QUIGLEY to be Bishop of Buffalo to succeed the late Bishop RYAN. Father QUIGLEY said he knew his name was on the nominating list, but his appointment came as a surprise, as he had received no official notification. The Rev. James E. QUIGLEY was born in this city October 15, 1855, and received his early education in St. Joseph's college, graduating in 1872, when he entered the Seminary of Our Lady of Angels at Suspension Bridge to prepare for the priesthood. His abilities attracted the attention of Bishop RYAN and in 1873 he was sent to the University at Innspruch[sic], Austria. In 1875 he was transferred to the Propaganda at Rome, and in 1879 finished his course and was ordained, the degree of D.D. being conferred upon him. He returned to this country and was assigned to the charge of a church at Attica. In 1883 the Rev. Edward Kelley resigned as rector of the Cathedral, and Dr. QUIGLEY was transferred to the vacant position, which he has since held. + + MINISTERS IN SESSION. The regular meeting of the Ministers' association at the Y.M.C.A. rooms this morning was fairly well attended. The Rev. O.P. WILDEY of Elba presided and the Rev. E. JONES of North Pembroke was elected Permanent Secretary and Treasurer, to succeed the Rev. W.T. EDDS, who is soon to remove from East Pembroke. The Rev. D.E. BURT of South Alabama was selected as critic for the session. "The Best Preparation for a Revival on the Part of Pastor and People" was the subject of a thoughtful paper read by the Rev. J.M. SCARFF of Bethany. All true revivals originated with God, Mr. SCARFF said, and they could only be brought about by prayer and united efforts on the part of both pastor and people and by the pastor preaching against sin. A lengthy discussion followed, in which all present participated. + + FOR COUNTY TREASURER The second term of John M. HAMILTON as County Treasurer will expire with the year 1897. A successor to him will be nominated in the Republican county convention next fall, and it is given out that two candidates are already in the field. Both are Batavians. One is Albert E. BROWN, the shoe dealer and for several years the efficient Secretary of the Genesee County Agricultural society, and the other is Oren C. STEELE, son-in-law of Robert B. PEASE and who was elected Treasurer of the Village of Batavia for several successive terms. It is said that other candidates will announce themselves later on. The Buffalo 'Times' (Dem.) yesterday, in an article containing many misstatements, wrote up the aspirants for the postmastership of Batavia. It said that Dr. J.W. LeSEUR, William E. PRENTICE, District-Attorney LeSEUR, Mayor Willis D. SANFORD, Ald. Charles A. WILLIAMS, ex-Assemblyman John M. McKENZIE, Ald. Frank C. HEAL and City Clerk George E. PERRIN are among the candidates. Pictures of Dr. Le SEUR,, Mr. McKENZIE, Mayor SANFORD, and Ald. HEAL were printed. So far as Dr. Le SEUR is concerned he has told 'The News' that he is not a candidate and that he was not aware that his brother, the District Attorney, was in the field. George M. GILLETTE of Bergen, who during the late campaign was a special agent of the Republican State committee, is said to continue to hold confidential relations with the powers and to be regarded as quite a factor in the distribution of patronage. John S. BROWN of Le Roy is spoken of as likely to receive the appointment of Under Sheriff by Sheriff-elect William H. HEAL. + + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Hi all, The following are clippings from the Genesee County History Department's Obit books. Most of the articles are dated, but some only contain the year, and I assume that 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. Some of the subjects are my family, while others are just articles that I inadvertently copied while getting the clippings on my family. I will label my family clippings accordingly, and if anyone finds a connection, PLEASE contact me, as I would LOVE to share info!!! If an article is NOT labeled as my family, however, 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!!!! ************************************* John McINTOSH of Riga John McINTOSH, for many years a prominent resident of Riga, died suddenly from catarrhal bronchitis on Monday night. He was born in Blairgowrie, Scotland, on November 12, 1831. When a young man he was employed for several years by Peter MacLAREN, uncle of the famous author, the Rev. John WATSON (Ian MacLAREN). When Dr. WATSON was in Rochester not long ago Mr. McINTOSH visited him there by appointment. Mr. McINTOSH came to this country about forty years ago. For a number of years he was janitor at Ingham University in Le Roy. He is survived by his widow and one son, Walter McINTOSH. *************************** September 21, 1897 A.F. M'PHERSON'S DEATH It Occurred at Deckerville, Ark. - Remains Taken to Le Roy For Burial Stone Church, Sept. 21 - News has been received of the death of Alexander F. McPHERSON, aged 22 years, which occurred on Friday evening at Deckerville, Ark., where he was in the employ of the Dover Lumber company. For several years he was a resident here. He was the eldest son of Mrs. Sarah F. McPHERSON of Le Roy, who survives him, and he also leaves three sisters and one brother, Mrs. P.R. CROY and Miss Kittie McPHERSON of Niagara Falls and Mary and Donald who live with their mother. Mrs. Arch McVEAN is an aunt of the deceased. Mr. and Mrs. CROY, after learning of their brother's serious illness on Friday afternoon, left the same evening for Deckerville and probably did not learn of their brother's death until they arrived at their destination. Le Roy, Sept. 21 - The remains of the late Alexander McPHERSON, who died in Arkansas on Friday, were brought to this village this morning for interment. ********************************************** January 2, 1897 Miss McCARTHY, Formerly of Le Roy Miss Katherine T. McCARTHY, formerly of Le Roy, who was the oldest teacher in Buffalo's schools, having been employed there 32 years, died on Thursday at her home, No. 425 Louisiana street, in that city. She was born in St. Catherines, Ont., but her early life was spent in Le Roy, where she commenced schoolteaching at the age of eighteen years. She was also an accomplished musician and had been organist in several of Buffalo's Roman Catholic churches. The funeral will be held from St. Bridget's church, Buffalo, at 9 a.m. on Monday. ********************************************** March 9th or 10th, 1897 RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT Mrs. McMURPHY of North Pembroke Dies From the Effects of a Fall North Pembroke, March 9 - Mrs. Ruth McMURPHY, aged 82 years, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Webster TUTTLE, from the effects of an injury received on Saturday. On the afternoon of that day she slipped on the ice near her daughter's home and fell heavily, breaking her hip and otherwise injuring herself. Mrs. McMURPHY was feeble and her death was occasioned by the shock caused by the injury. Besides Mrs. TUTTLE she is survived by a daughter who lives in Kalamazoo, Mich. The funeral will be held tomorrow at noon from the house and at 1 o'clock from the church. ********************************************** July 19,1897 ALEXANDER M'VEAN DEAD Sudden Demise of a Well-Known Farmer in Le Roy, at the Age of 41 Years Le Roy, July 19 - Alexander McVEAN, a farmer residing in the northern part of this town, died suddenly at 1 o'clock this morning, aged 41 years. He leaves a widow and one son. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the house. The burial will be at Mumford. ********************************************** December 2, 1897 Thomas MALONEY of Buffalo Thomas MALONEY died on Wednesday at his home, No. 1923 Broadway, Buffalo. He was the father of William and Margaret MALONEY, Mrs. Henry DOBBINS and Mrs. John J. SHALLOE of Buffalo and John MALONEY of Darien Center. ********************************************** October 5, 1897 Eugene McDONALD of Garbutt Bergen, Oct. 5 - The body of Eugene, son of Mr. and Mrs. George McDONALD of Garbutt, who died last Sunday, aged two years and eight months, and whose funeral was held at the Catholic church in Scottsville this morning, will be brought here for burial in the Catholic cemetery this forenoon. Mrs. McDONALD is a sister of John McSHANE of this village. ********************************************** July 7, 1897 George McDIARMED of Dansville George McDIARMED died at the home of his cousin, S. INGALSBE of West Batavia, at 2:30 a.m., on Tuesday of consumption, aged 27 years. His home was in Dansville and recently he was the guest of his grandfather, M.C. FENNER of Alabama. Following his visit there, which was in February, he went to Pennsylvania and then came on a visit to West Batavia, where his trouble overcome [sic] him. His mother, Mrs. MARBLE of Dansville, three sisters, Mrs. Emma WILSON of Conesus and Misses Bertha and Effie McDIARMED of Dansville, and a half brother, Erwin MARBLE of Dansville, survive him. The funeral will be held from the house on Friday morning at 10 o'clock and from the Baptist church at Indian Falls at 1 p.m. with interment in Corfu. ********************************************** December 6th or 7th, 1897 Mrs. Anna McQUILLAN of Le Roy Le Roy, Dec. 6 - Mrs. Anna McQUILLAN, widow of Thomas McQUILLAN, died yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. John CALLAN, one mile south of this village, aged 88 years. For twenty years she had been an invalid and was compelled to use crutches for a long time. For a year she had been entirely helpless. Mrs. McQUILLAN was a native of Ireland and some thirty years ago removed to Caledonia, where she resided up to a few years ago, when she removed to Le Roy and made her home with Mrs. CALLAN. The surviving relatives are three sons, Thomas McQUILLAN of Wheatland, Patrick McQUILLAN of Caledonia and Bernard McQUILLAN of Logan, Ia.; one sister, Mrs. CALLAN, and one brother, James WILSON of Le Roy. The funeral will be held from St. Columbus church, Caledonia, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. Father ISLER of Caledonia officiating. ********************************************** April 23rd or 24th, 1897 Infant's Death in Oakfield Oakfield, April 23 - The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGANN of Oakfield Corners, who was born on the 18 inst., died early yesterday morning. The funeral services were held this afternoon. ********************************************** June 28, 1897 Mrs. Robert McLERNON of Bethany Mrs. Jennie McLERNON, wife of Robert McLERNON, died at her home at East Bethany on Saturday afternoon from neuralgia of the heart, a few hours after giving birth to a daughter. She leaves five children, two sons and three daughters. Her age was 36 years. The funeral was held this afternoon, the Rev. William HAY officiating. ********************************************** April 14, 1897 Miss Belle McCULLOCH of West Sweden Bergen, April 14 - Miss Belle McCULLOCH, sister of Mrs. E.E. STRATTON of Akron, formerly of this village, died on Tuesday at her home at West Sweden after a brief illness. She was employed in the shoe factory at Brockport and on Saturday came home ill. ********************************************** November 9, 1897 Mrs. William MASTERS of Farmer Village Mrs. William MASTERS of Farmer Village, Seneca county, formerly of Batavia, died on the 3d inst., after a long illness, aged 61 years. She was the mother of Mrs. Watson ALDRIDGE and Mrs. E.S. DuMONT of Batavia. ********************************************** November 27, 1897 Mrs. Richard MAYNE of East Bethany Mrs. Olive MAYNE, wife of Richard MAYNE, died at her home at East Bethany last evening at 8 o'clock after an illness of one week, aged 33 years. Beside her husband she is survived by two daughters, Cora, aged 14 years, and Rose, aged 9 years; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John ZIEGLER of East Bethany; one brother, A.H. ZIEGLER of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. A.R. SYMONS of Batavia. The funeral will be held from the house on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. ********************************************** 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 March 27-1891 FORMERLY OF BATAVIA. A Woman Who is Accused of Having Four Husbands. The item in 'The News' yesterday, from the Syracuse 'Standard,' telling of the matrimonial engagements of a young woman who, it was said, formerly lived in Batavia, was headed, "Who is Nora BIDLOCK?" The question is answered. In the 'Standard' it was said she was the wife of William HUBBY of Cortland, formerly of Syracuse, and that she had also been a wife to one H.R. PARKER and to a James SANDERSON. All that may be true, but she also has a husband and two children in Batavia. Alfred KEMPSTON is the husband's name and he is an employe of the Baker Gun and Forging Company. He and his children and the parents of the woman, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. BIDLOCK, live together in one of the Haller houses on the east side of Harvester avenue near the Erie track, and the woman's father is also employed at the Gun Works. Mrs. KEMPSTON has been away from home about two years. On April 24, 1889, The News printed the following item: "Alfred KEMPSTON of Spruce street is wifeless, his spouse, Norah J., having left for parts unknown yesterday. Alfred is employed in the Harvester Works and he went to his duties yesterday morning, leaving his wife at home. When he returned she was not there and it soon became evident to him that she had left his bed and board permanently. She leaves behind to comfort him in his sorrows two sons, aged five and two years. Mrs. KEMPSTON some time ago informed several people that she intended to leave her husband, it is said, and the reason she gave for her intended action was that her husband was cruel to her. KEMPSTON and his wife came from Marilla about two years ago. He is about 30 years of age and she is 23." The item from the Syracuse paper yesterday is said to have been a piece of news which surprised her husband and parents. Though she has not been a dutiful wife or child they were much pained to learn of the publicity she had gained. She is said to be good looking. Her husband is reputed to be a young man of excellent habits, affectionate, honest, and industrious, and he feels keenly the disgrace which his wife has brought upon herself. Mr. KEMPSTON says he will not again live with his wife, but that as soon as possible he will institute proceedings for a divorce. + + DURKEE-REDSHAW. A pretty wedding took place at the Bank street church at 7:30 o'clock last evening, when Miss Emma REDSHAW, daughter of George REDSHAW of State street, was united in marriage to J. Walter DURKEE of Haverhill, Mass. The church was tastefully trimmed with evergreen tops, and suspended from the ceiling was a large evergreen bell beneath which the contracting parties stood when the ceremony was performed. An arched gateway of evergreens separated the spectators from the invited guests. To the strains of delightful music, rendered by Mrs. L.C. LORISH, the bridal party entered the church. The ushers, Chauncey T. SIMONDS and Calvin H. LOOMIS< were followed by the bridesmaids, Miss Fannie STANLEY and Miss Alta CRARY, who carried white roses. Behind the bridesmaids was the maid of honor, Miss Mattie JOHNSON, niece of the bride, walking alone and carrying a basket of red roses. Then came the bride on the arm of her oldest brother, Alderman John REDSHAW. The bride was met at the altar by the groom and his brother, J. Stanley DURKEE, who was best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.H. DURKEE, uncle to the groom, assisted by the Rev. E.Z. WHITMAN. The bride was very prettily attired in white brilliantine, with a veil. A sprig of orange blossoms adorned her head and she carried white roses. Miss STANLEY's dress was Nile green, Miss CRARY's, salmon, and Miss JOHNSON's of white material trimmed with ribbons. After the ceremony the bridal party were driven to the residence of the bride's father, where a reception was held and a bountiful wedding repast served. The bride was the recipient of a large number of handsome and valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs. DURKEE left on a late train for a brief trip and after a few days will go to their future home in Haverhill, Mass. + + We Are In It! And are Not Confined to one make of Trunks and Traveling Bags Largest and Most Complete Stock in Batavia. W.D. SANFORD, Sign of Bear Up a Tree. + + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

--- Linda/Don <donlinda@mybizz.net> wrote: > The Daily News > Batavia, Genesee County, New York State > December 3-1896 > > DIED THIS MORNING. > Jehiel WARD of Darien, who suffered from a > stroke of apoplexy in Attica > on Monday, died at the St. James' hotel in that > village at an early hour > this morning, without regaining consciousness. > Mr. WARD was 79 years old > and had lived in Darien forty years. Ten > children had been born to him, all > of whom survive him, together with his widow. > The children are Calvin T. > and Jehiel of Denver, Col, Charles of Oklahoma, > George of Depew, Benjamin of > Corfu, Mrs. Mary GALE of Chicago, Mrs. Sarah A. > WALTERS of Auburn, Mrs. > Libbie McDONALD and Mrs. Frances McDONALD of > Pembroke and Mrs. W.E. WEBSTER > of Batavia. > + + I want to thank you for the great work you are doing. I am the Great Grand Son of Jehiel and the Great Grand Son of his son Benjamin. I have Benjamin's obit, but never in my wildest dream did I hope to find Jehiel's. This is the second largest break through I have ever had and the largest one was only 3 weeks. I found that Benjamin Ward's wife's (Emma Abigail Lawrence) parents were BOTH adopted. I learned the names, at birth, of their parents and many other things from Lois Brockway the Town Historian of Pembroke, Genesee County, NY. You people in Genesee County are FONTS of information and extreamly helpful. J. Ward __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com

That was a cool article Linda! I grew up in Buffalo and did not know that the Denton Music store had been around that long! -- Cindy Amrhein Town of Alabama Historian Genesee Co., NY ********************** Historian's Page - Alabama, NY http://www2.pcom.net/cinjod/historian/ Experience the town of Alabama in Genesee County, New York. History, tombstone inscriptions, census records, history of the Tonawanda Seneca Indians and the Iroquois. Enjoy a good murder mystery? Read about the murders of Polly Frisch. APHNYS (The Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/aphnys/ Genesee County, NY website. Includes History Department, (under "Historian") http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/ The Genesee Area Genealogy Society lists the names and addresses for all the Genesee & Wyoming County Historians http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygags/hist.htm

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 3-1896 AN ARTISTIC SUCCESS. The concert given at the Methodist-Episcopal church last night, under the direction of the Rev. R.P. INGERSOLL, was well attended and was an artistic success. The programme was made up of 21 finely rendered numbers and all were enthusiastically received. The soloists were Mrs. C.W. STICKIE, Miss Susie MOCKFORD, G.W. MOWER and Mr. INGERSOLL. There were duets by Mr. INGERSOLL and F.A. LEWIS and Mr. and Mrs. J.C. HOLMES; a trio composed of Misses HAMILTON, IVESON and CARDUS sang; there were quartette renditions by Mr. and Mrs. HOLMES, Mrs. Lee BREESE, and Mr. INGERSOLL; Mr. and Mrs. F.A. LEWIS, Miss BYAM and Mr. SIMONDS and Messrs. HOLMES, LEWIS, Matthew ROBINSON and Fred NORRIS. Miss HAMILTON rendered an organ solo. The work of the chorus of sixty voices was exceptionally good and reflected much credit upon their instructor, Mr. INGERSOLL. The accompaniments were played by Professor SAIFF of the School for the Blind. + + SMALL FREIGHT WRECK. A westbound Central freight, Albert HAMILTON of DeWITT, formerly of Batavia, conductor, drawn by engine No. 507, met with an accident on the Byron grade last night. The train was puffing up the grade about 9 o'clock, with a Byron pusher shoving from behind, when an accidental application of the air-brakes tore the bodies of two box cars from their trucks and threw them across track 4. Both Roadmasters BURNS's and TAYLOR's wrecking forces were called out and they had all evidences of the wreck cleared away by 3 a.m. + + DAVID BROTHERTON'S CONDITION. The condition of David BROTHERTON, the youth who was struck by a Central engine early Sunday morning is not as favorable this morning as it was yesterday. He still lays in a stupor and is growing weak. No nourishment can be given him and when attempts are made to give him medicine he shuts his jaw tightly. Unless there is soon a decided change for the better the young man is not likely to recover. + + TO ATTEND THE TRUANT SCHOOL. Adelbert LAKE, the thirteen-year-old son of Jay LAKE of Seaver place, has not been attending school as much as is required by the compulsory education law and Truant Officer TRYON gathered him in yesterday afternoon. Justice DUNHAM ordered him committed to the Truant school in Rochester and he is to be taken to that institution this afternoon. + + LOST PART OF HIS THUMB. Harry KING of Ellicott street, an employe at the Harvester works, had a portion of the end of his right thumb taken off by a buzz saw at that factory yesterday. Only about two months ago Mr. KING had two fingers on one of his hands taken off. + + CHURCH CONCERT IN OAKFIELD. The Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal church choir of Buffalo will give a concert at the M.E. church, Oakfield, Thursday evening, June 4th. An interesting programme has been prepared. Tickets, 25c; children, 15c, on sale at the store of W.C. UNDERHILL. + + If a load can be had the WILLIAMS livery will carry passengers for 25 cents each to the concert at Oakfield tomorrow evening. Leave word at UNDERHILL's clothing store before 4 o'clock Thursday. It will be a fine entertainment without doubt. You had better go. + + Buy your wash ties of LORD. + + A CARPENTER'S BAD FALL. James HEWITT, a carpenter who was assisting in raising the frame to a barn on the Albion RICHMOND farm, north of Le Roy, met with a serious accident Monday. While upon a beam about sixteen feet from the ground he lost his balance and fell, striking on his back upon a pikepole. It was feared at first that he had been killed as he was taken up in an unconscious condition. His injuries were found to be internal, but no bones were fractured. + + INSURANCE FINALLY RECOVERED. W.H. SMITH has received word that the case of E.A. ROBBINS against the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance company has been decided in the Court of Appeals in favor of the plaintiff. This case has been long in the courts and has been bitterly contested. The action was brought to recover insurance on the laundry owned by Mr. ROBBINS and which was insured with the Springfield's company. The verdict was for about $500. + + DEATH OF MRS. SUSAN A. GOULD. Mrs. Susan A. GOULD, widow of Urial B. GOULD, died yesterday of old age at the County House, where she had been for a number of years. Mrs. GOULD was upwards of eighty years of age. She was at the County House as a boarder. The burial took place this afternoon in the Batavia cemetery, brief services being held there. + + THE CROFF PARTITION CASE. Application was made for the entrance of final judgment in the CROFF partition case in Special Term in Buffalo today. Justice WHITE ordered that the judgment be prepared and submitted to the court for approval upon 24 hours' notice to all parties interested. An allowance of $20 was made to F.A. LEWIS, attorney for Mrs. Nellie May HARDING, the plaintiff, and Le SEUR & LENT, attorneys, for certain defendants were allowed $150. The amount realized from the sale of the real estate was a little over $3,800. + + MISS PEASE IN 'PINAFORE'. Miss Maud PEASE of Batavia will appear as Hebe in a production of 'Pinafore' at the Star Theater in Buffalo on Monday and Tuesday evenings of next week for the benefit of the Newsboys' Home. Miss Agnes STONE of the Bostonians will sing 'Buttercup', Chauncey Olcott, 'Ralph Rackstraw', and E. A. WALLACE, 'Sir Joseph Porter'. + + CARE OF THANKS. Upton Women's Relief Corps would extend a vote of thanks to all that donated flowers or assisted in the observance of Memorial day, also to Mrs. Adelaide KENNY for her generous donation and to J.B. YATES for the banner and to all the merchants and citizens who donated. + + Bicycle hose and sweater, Lord's, No. 61 Main street. + + Wheels tired and repaired at our factory while you wait, at moderate prices. Batavia Carriage Wheel Co. + + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Wednesday Evening, February 1-1888 FIERCE FIRE IN BUFFALO. Barnes, Hengerer & Co.'s Great Establishment Burned. Adjoining Structures Damaged--Loss Over a Million Dollars--500 People in the Building--Four Lives Reported Lost. Buffalo.--A terribly destructive fire is raging on Main street. Fire broke out at 11:45 this morning in Barnes, Hengerer & Co.'s mammoth dry goods establishment, 256 to 265 Main street, and in a few minutes the whole interior was a mass of flames. At noon the walls on Pearl street fell in, burying in the ruins four girls employed in that part of the store. At 12:30 the front walls fell in, and the whole structure is in ruins. The fire spread to the adjoining buildings occupied by DICKINSON's jewelry store and PARTRIDGE's dry goods store and leaped across the street to GLENNY's china and glassware emporium and MORGAN's carpet store, and threatens the Academy of Music. The Bank of Buffalo, in the same block with Barnes, Hengerer & Co., have put all their books and papers in the vaults and vacated the premises. The Board of Trade building is in danger. Barnes, Hengerer & Co.'s stock is valued at one million dollars and the building at $250,000. The efforts of the firemen were at once directed towards preventing the spread of the fire and they were so far successful that the flames obtained no foothold anywhere. Beyond the damage to the adjoining buildings and to the front of those opposite on Main street, and also on Pearl, the loss is confined to Barnes, Hengerer & Co. and the building they occupied. At 1 o'clock the fire was under control. The names of the girls said to have lost their lives are not known and will probably not be until a roll call is made of the employes. One fireman had his leg crushed. The building occupied by Barnes, Hengerer & Co. was owned by C.J. HAMLIN, the great horseman, and was a handsome iron-front structure. The fire originated in the basement about the center of the building and in an incredibly short space of time a great flame burst through the floor. The alarm spread from floor to floor of the great building and a rush was made for the street. There were about 500 people in the building, half of whom were clerks, mostly women and girls. The immense volume of flame swept through the building as though driven by a cyclone, and bursting from the windows and doors leaped far out into the street. Although the fire department was quickly on the spot, no power could stay the flames, so fiercely were they spreading through the inflammable merchandise which the store contained. The flames made rapid headway on the Pearl street side of the building and it is there the four girls are said to have been seen to fall back into the fire, but the report is as yet unconfirmed. The tongues of flames shooting out from front and rear stretched across the streets and threatened to communicate to the buildings opposite. The woodwork of several took fire, and the firemen, seeing that all hope of saving Barnes, Hengerer & Co.'s was past, confined themselves to saving the others. At one time it looked as though the block between Seneca and Swan would go, and the Board of Trade with it. This was happily prevented and though the stocks of the occupants suffered heavily by flooding, the buildings were but slightly damaged. The losses outside of Barnes, Hengerer & Co. are at present unobtainable, but the insurance on this building and stock, is considerable over half a million. The other sufferers are FLINT & KENT, MORGAN & Son's, BARNUM's, JENNING's, interior decorations, DENTON & COTTIER, music store, DICKINSON's jewelry store and PARTRIDGE & Co. dry goods. + + BRUTAL MURDER IN BUFFALO. John CULLEN, a ship-caulker, murdered his mother in Buffalo last night in an exceedingly brutal murder, while under the influence of liquor. After committing the crime he made a tour of several saloons and in each announced in a loud voice that he had killed his mother. As he was drunk but little attention was paid to his remark at first, but finally he was arrested, and a visit to his home showed that he had told the truth. He had taken his mother's life by means of an axe, his reason for the crime being that she had made some comment upon his condition. CULLEN is about 30 years of age and unmarried. He has brothers and sisters, but all were away from home at the time the murder took place. + + REVISION OF MARRIAGE LAWS. Senator WALKER of Batavia, the Rev. Dr. J.E. NASSAU of Warsaw, and the Rev. Dr. T. Ralston SMITH of Buffalo, the committee appointed by the State Synod of the Presbyterian church to petition the Legislature for a revision of the marriage laws, have sent in the petition, which asks for the following changes in the marriage laws of New York state: First, forbidding under proper sanctions the solemnization of marriage between minors without the consent of parents or guardians; second, prescribing a system of marriage licenses; third, increasing the stringency of existing provisions concerning the matter of divorce. + + CONKLING WRITES A LETTER. New York.--A special to the 'World' from Ashland, Wis., says that Charles WELLER of Milwaukee recently wrote a letter to Roscoe CONKLING in which he describes himself as an "old Chenango county CONKLING Stalwart," and protesting against Mr. CONKLING's reported sympathy with the movement to nominate Jerry RUSK for the Presidency. In his reply Mr. CONLKLING says: "You must not believe what you read in newspapers. If all that newspapers have said of me had been true I should long ago have hidden myself from the sight of men." After denying that there was any truth in the rumor referred to, Mr. CONKLING goes on to say that he believes the Republican party sustained a great loss in the death of Senator HOWE and that "it is also true a matter of regret to me that the party in which you and I believe so much has not maintained its usefulness and vigor. Quite out of the current now myself, and powerless to influence the counsels of those who manage and direct, I shall hope for the best and trust that the leaders will find some way to bring back the earnestness and wisdom which now, as much as ever, since the war, are needed, and which would make the party again victorious and a blessing to the country." + + MATTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST. Something About the Masonic Bodies, Contributed by a Member. Since the annual election of officers of the various Masonic bodies in Batavia, interest in the order has received a new impetus and matters are progressing admirably. The present Master of the Lodge, Mr. Alexander HAYS, is a gentleman of great executive ability and thoroughly qualified for his position. Already his influence is felt. In the Chapter, Dr. J.M. SHOWERMAN, the H.P., is bringing up the work to a standard of excellence long needed and happily appreciated, while in the Commandery, Capt. O.C. PARKER, the E.C., naturally possessed of a military spirit, is infusing into that body a spirit of emulation that will soon put it in the front rank of Commanderies in the State. The selection of subordinate officers in the various bodies has been most fortunate. They are all men of intelligence, thoroughly versed in the work, and valuable auxiliaries to the presiding officers. Arrangements are being consummated with Prof. MORSE to assume entire charge of the music of the different bodies of which he is a member; for the profane must know that music as an art and a medium of worship enters largely into Masonic ritual. A quartette will be formed and a portion of the ritual chanted as in the Grand Lodge of England. + + Law Suit Over a Gasoline Stove. A suit being tried to-day before Justice CROSBY, the outcome of which is looked forward to with great interest by a good many in the community, is that of J.B. FONDA, the hardware dealer, against the Rev. C.W. WINCHESTER. Last summer Mr. WINCHESTER purchased a gasoline stove of Mr. FONDA, making a part payment on the same. Mr.WINCHESTER claims that the stove was purchased subject to a warranty and it did not fill the bill, so he refused to pay the balance. MR. WINCHESTER had the stove returned to Mr. FONDA's place of business, but the latter declined to receive it and it has been standing on the sidewalk in front of Mr. FONDA's for some time. Mr. FONDA brings suit to recover the balance due, claiming that the stove was precisely what he represented it to be. + + The Courtney Quartette Referring to the famous Courtney Quartette, which appears at the Opera House tomorrow evening, the Troy 'Observer' says: "Seldom, if ever, have we heard a quartette sing in better unison or with more expression than did the Courtney Company. Their opening piece, 'The Gypsies' Laughing Glee,' was faultlessly rendered. Their solos and duos were also warmly applauded and encored. Miss HALLENBECK's solo was superb, very difficult of execution, and rendered in a highly artistic manner. Mr. COURTNEY showed himself to be a great artist and the possessor of a telling, pure, tenor voice. Miss CLAPPER, the contralto, may justly be termed 'Cary No. 2.' She made a telling hit and lasting impression on the audience." Secure your seats at PATTERSON Bros. + + contributed by Linda C. Schmidt