Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 18-1864 List of Casualties May 4th to June 4th, 1864, in the 151st N.Y.S.V. We are under many obligations to Lieut. Col. Fay, of the above regiment for the following correct list of the recent casualties. As it is a Genesee regiment, the friends of the soldiers in this section will be anxious to peruse the names:-- Co. A. Capt. H. Bowen, Jr., wrist Corporal Chas. Day, arm and hand Corporal M.R. Bowen, killed Corporal Wm. E. Wilson, killed Private G.H. Wilson, foot, slightly Private Thos. Flattery, bowels, seriously Private O.M. Allen, left leg, seriously Private Arnold Axtell, left shoulder, badly Private R.S. Plummer, stunned by shell, but with company Private Newel Phelps, killed Private R. Hawley, slightly Total, 3 killed, 8 wounded Co. B. Captain F.W. Coleman, leg, flesh wound Corporal G.W. Tillapaugh, leg, bone shattered below knee Private U. Turk, breast, slight, with Co. Private A. Hewett, thigh, flesh wound Total 4 wounded Co. C Serg't. F. Alpaugh, wounded May 12, died May 15 Orderly Serg't. N.J. Smith, killed Corporal John Menger, finger and breast, slight Private Michael Hayes, shoulder Private John Alpaugh, thigh Private L.A. Pasco, killed Private Dewitt Van Altz, killed Private Thos. Phelps, hip Private Ross Carew, leg, slightly Private John Miller 1st, leg, slightly Private Michael O'Keefe, finger, slightly Private Frank Lay, killed Total, 5 killed, 7 wounded Co. D Captain Benjamin Goodspeed, killed Serg't Wm. S. Cole, killed Serg't Judah M. Smith, wrist Corp'l John D. King, arm Corp'l A.W. Shelly, leg Private Wm. Hubbard, killed Private Alex McCandish, thigh Private M.M. Bebee, thigh Private John F. Cole, arm Total, 3 killed, 6 wounded Co. E Captain John C. Schoen, killed Corp'l Louis Hoff, killed Corp'l Phillip Ernst, foot Private Andrew Mihn, hand Private Phillip Dietrich, bayonet in knee Private Wm. Killing, bayonet in leg Private Geo. Reitze, killed Private Magnus Wiegand, killed Private Joseph Gobel, leg Private Adam Kleinhans, neck Private John Hexter, killed Total, 5 killed, 6 wounded Co. F Serg't Jas. Duncan, hand, slightly Private Daniel Houcher, killed Private John Silk, hand, slightly Private Wm. Blosser, foot Private F.A. Brown, hand Private Jas. Taylor, killed Total, 2 killed, 4 wounded Co. G Private F.F. Drake, arm, flesh wound Private R.H. Drake, head, slight; doing duty Total, 2 wounded Co. H Captain C.C. Billings, killed Corp'l. Carl Lindo, foot, slightly Private Arch. Beck, thigh, supposed mortally Private Fred. Urtle, left arm near shoulder Private H.A. Griswold, left arm Total, 1 killed, 4 wounded Co. I Serg't. H.A. Valentine, hand, slightly Serg't. Edward Bishop, foot Corp'l. H.A. Bishop, hand Private Wm. Crocker, killed Private John Murphy, hand, slight Private John T. Murdock, foot Private Harry Kinne, hand, slight Private John G. Griswold, right hand Private Malcom En Earl, left hand, slight Private Alex.' Kidd, arm Private Arthur O'Conner, head, slight Total 1 killed, 10 wounded Co. K Serg't. Wm. H.H. Peacock, left thigh, severe Corp'l. John O. Conner, killed Corp'l. Jacob Van Norton, left hand Corp'l. John B. Nellest, ear, slightly Private John Roddy, killed Private Jas. H. Harris, left foot Private Smith Dutcher, shoulder Private J. Hines, breast and shoulder, severely; Probably dead Private Sidney Hayes, left arm, slightly Private Thomas A. Nellest, arm, slightly Private Joseph Hunt, left leg, since amputated Private John Wilkins, killed Private Chas. W. Rodman, killed Private Julius Weaver, killed Private Joseph James, left breast Private J.D. Van Horn, left arm Private Henry H. Hall, left arm Private S.W. Bullen, leg Total, 5 killed, 13 wounded Racapitulation. Officers, Killed 3, Wounded 2 Enlisted men, Killed 22, Wounded 62 Total officers and men 25 killed, 64 Wounded; total 89 submitted by Linda Schmidt Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers

Progressive Batavian, September 10-1869 Batavia, Genesee County, New York State A THRILLING INCIDENT AT NIAGARA. In the very centre of the seething, whirling cauldron of waters known as the American Rapids, lying equi-distant between the American shore and the Islands, and Bath Island Bridge and the brink of the Falls, a rock projects two or three feet above the water. The eye rests upon it merely as upon a speck in the midst of this angry flood; with every dash of the torrent pouring down from the plateau above it is half submerged, and sometimes wholly hidden from sight. At the time of this casualty a log, three or four feet in length, had been jammed in or under this rock and protruded from it. The spot was one that was in the daily sight of hundreds, and in the early hours of that memorable summer morning the first man who had occasion to cross the bridge was startled to see a human form standing erect, in the midst of the raging, swirling flood, on this little point of rock, wildly waving his arms. He must have shouted, too, but his cries were drowned in the uproar of the rapids. It was Joseph Avery, the sole survivor of the unfortunate boat's crew. It was conjectured that the boat must have sped down to this point, unharmed by rocks or rapids, and that, striking here, Avery was thrown or sprang out, finding just room enough for a perilous foothold, while the other two, with the boat, were swept on over the cataract. The alarm quickly spread. It is not difficult to draw a crowd at Niagara--for the excitement seekers of the world are there--and in half an hour the bridge and adjacent shores were thronged with horrified, yet curious spectators. With them came some dozens of boatmen, laborers and others, who comprehended at once there was a chance for rescue, and immediately began to devise a plan. In the meantime, the man had been recognized by some one, and while the preparations were being made a large board was rudely lettered with the words, in German, "We will save you!" and held up so that he could read it. He tossed his arms up and down several times, in token that he comprehended its meaning; and then the crowd awaited the result of the preparations, and watched the object of them with almost breathless interest. It was truly frightful to see him there amid that howling waste, almost in the jaws of the mighty cataract, and apparently cut off from all human aid. But as the day wore on, and the poor fellow became used to the situation, he seemed to bear it with much composure. Sometimes, to change his position, he sat down upon the rock, and sometimes made gestures to the crowd, the meaning of which could not often be understood. His face, seen through a glass, looked eager, almost beyond the expression of human faces, but it was hopeful, too. As noon approached the first attempt was made for his rescue. A large raft had been constructed of heavy plank, bound together crosswise, and this was to be lowered down from the bridge, with strong ropes, to the castaway, when it was thought that he could be drawn up without great difficulty. The venture was a failure from the start. The rapids seized and whirled it away before the men at the ropes could check it; the ropes became entangled, the raft was carried far below the rock, and at last went helplessly over the Falls. It was a bitter, bitter disappointment--as well to the sympathizing, expectant throng as to the imperiled man. But nothing daunted, the stout hearts and ready hands immediately set about the making of another raft,while others were occupied in conveying food and drink to poor Avery.--This was easily done in tin cases, attached to stout cords, which were floated down to him. The castaway ate his solitary meal there upon that inaccessible point of rock with keen relish, and then stood up and bowed his thanks. Again and again the cheering words, "We will save you,"were exhibited, and he was encouraged by other short sentences in his native language, which were in the same way painted in hugs letters and held up to him. The afternoon slowly wore on--the long, hot, listless summer afternoon there at Niagara, usually devoted to idling over iced drinks in the shade of the hotel porches or parlors, but now cheerfully given up to the assistance of, or sympathy for, a fellow being.--There were hundreds in that crowd who, prompted by the spirit of American chivalry which is never wanting among us, would have cheerfully plunged in to his rescue, could the act have been any other than useless fool-hardiness; and there were wealthy men there, who went through the crowd under the deepest sense of emotion, offering large rewards to whoever would rescue him. The telegraph had, by this time, carried the news far and wide; the afternoon papers in New York on this day contained it, and the afternoon trains from Buffalo and Rochester came freighted with hundred more to view the peril of the poor German for themselves. The building of the second raft progressed; but, although everything was done to hasten it, darkness found it unfinished, and the crowd unwillingly dispersed for the night. The Omniscient alone can tell how that poor, forlorn soul passed the dark, dreary hours that intervened between morning--sleepless from necessity--weary, lonely, with the waters raging like unchanged beasts all around him, and the great abyss of terror yawning almost at his feet. Some sweet hope must have sustained him in that trying time, or the morning would have found him dead there upon the rock of his dreadful exile. Daylight came, and with it the eager crowds hastened back to their points of sight. The incoming trains all day brought more and more spectators, and before noon the bridge was literally crowded with them, leaving but a small space in the centre for workmen with the raft; and on either side the bank was lined--nay, packed--with spectators. There were thousands upon thousands present, all eager, curious and yet sympathetic. Avery appeared as on the day before, still hopeful, eating and drinking what was sent down to him, motioning with his hands and arms, and watching all that was done on the bridge and the shore. The crisis of the excitement arrived when, about the middle of the second day, the second raft was launched from the bridge upon the hurrying flood. Strong and willing hands held the ropes, and it was cautiously lowered until it almost touched the spot where the castaway stood. With a bound he placed himself erect on the raft; and then arose such a shout of rejoicing from the lips of that multitude that it was heard even above the roaring of the waters. It was a short-lived joy. The ropes were manned by all the hands that could find place, and the raft struggled up a little way in the teeth of the rapids, and then a furious volume of water broke over and upon it, washing it from end to end, and hurling Avery bodily into the rapids! One faint, desperate hope remained to him: as the irresistible current hurried him down he might, by stout swimming, make the shore of Captain's Island, some rods below, and to the west of him. It was a furious, terrible struggle for life; and while the multitude held their breath and looked on it seemed at first as though the man might still save himself. He almost reached the shore of the little island but he never gained it. Some said that the bush upon which he laid his hand broke in his grasp, others tho't that his strength left him when a few more strokes would have saved him. He yielded himself to the fury of the rapids, and an instant later his body was hurled over the fatal abyss, amid the shudders and groans of the heartsick spectators. Those who were nearest the spot where he went over were certain that his dying shriek, full of horror of despair, articulated the name Mary. -J. Franklin Fifts, in 'Packard's Monthly.' submitted by Linda Schmidt Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

This is great. I have been searching the articles you send looking for any information on my GGGGGrandmother's possible murder and the hanging of my GGGGGrandfather for that murder. Have not found it yet, but I am sure one of these days I will. Mary Anne Cook IBSSG Frankfort, Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda/Don" <donlinda@mybizz.net> To: <NYGENESE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 6:17 AM Subject: [NYGENESE] Fw: Old News newspapers > Dear Readers, > wow! how wonderful to know how much so many of you truly care about this > newspaper project! it is re-assuring to hear from so many readers with > their ideas and offers to help. > Betty Thomas (Gen/Web Co. Co-ord.)has written this to me--so for now we > don't need to "worry" over the articles being lost or turned to dust-- > I am referring here to the articles that I have submitted--I can't speak for > any others--everything that I submitted to the NY Old News list, I also > submitted to the NY mailing lists of Genesee County --therefore, that is why > these have been saved at this rootsweb site. > As some of you readers already know--and advised me--rootsweb is owned > by ancestry...and they are in it for the $$. However at this point, I am > not going to be concerned over that issue. What I want is for the public to > make use of these documents-because I firmly believe that there is a wealth > of history in them-and can be a very valuable research tool. > Thank you again for your responses- now, here is Betty's email to me, > which may clear up things for you a bit better- then, please see my "p.s." > below her message_ > Linda, All the submissions to the NY Old news list are also archived at > rootsweb...in the maillist archiver > http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=NY-OLD-NEWS > This is search site, another site lets you just browse the archives. > If people from other places and states also posted theirs to local lists > or > another state old news list...then all those will be in the archives at > rootsweb too. > So they won't be lost, just not all together on one web site. > p.s.---I will continue to submit old news articles, as this issue seems to > be resolved, for the present at least-and will also be working on putting > more articles on the Bethany(Gen. Co., NY) webpage which I am editor for, > and also at the Buffalo website-which contains a wealth of info not only > about Buffalo but about western NY--please check it out if you haven't > already! It is a superb site! http://www.buffalonian.com > thanks again---see you in the Newsies! > : ) > Linda Schmidt > Web-Page Editor for Bethany > BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page > http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml > > > ==== NYGENESE Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/genesee.html > >

Dear Readers, wow! how wonderful to know how much so many of you truly care about this newspaper project! it is re-assuring to hear from so many readers with their ideas and offers to help. Betty Thomas (Gen/Web Co. Co-ord.)has written this to me--so for now we don't need to "worry" over the articles being lost or turned to dust-- I am referring here to the articles that I have submitted--I can't speak for any others--everything that I submitted to the NY Old News list, I also submitted to the NY mailing lists of Genesee County --therefore, that is why these have been saved at this rootsweb site. As some of you readers already know--and advised me--rootsweb is owned by ancestry...and they are in it for the $$. However at this point, I am not going to be concerned over that issue. What I want is for the public to make use of these documents-because I firmly believe that there is a wealth of history in them-and can be a very valuable research tool. Thank you again for your responses- now, here is Betty's email to me, which may clear up things for you a bit better- then, please see my "p.s." below her message_ Linda, All the submissions to the NY Old news list are also archived at rootsweb...in the maillist archiver http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=NY-OLD-NEWS This is search site, another site lets you just browse the archives. If people from other places and states also posted theirs to local lists or another state old news list...then all those will be in the archives at rootsweb too. So they won't be lost, just not all together on one web site. p.s.---I will continue to submit old news articles, as this issue seems to be resolved, for the present at least-and will also be working on putting more articles on the Bethany(Gen. Co., NY) webpage which I am editor for, and also at the Buffalo website-which contains a wealth of info not only about Buffalo but about western NY--please check it out if you haven't already! It is a superb site! http://www.buffalonian.com thanks again---see you in the Newsies! : ) Linda Schmidt Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

Dear Readers-- Has anyone noticed the lack of newspaper submissions lately?? There is a reason--and it isn't a good one--for one, I am reluctant to submit any more articles, as the archives are in danger of being lost. Are you aware of the fact that the website where Old Newspapers are archived is likely to all be wiped out soon?? All of the submissions made to the NY Old News list are then 'archived' at this website(or have been up to now): http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/usa.html Maybe that doesn't bother you---but for us who have been doing the transcribing---in most cases, we go to the library, and print off microfilm, bring home, and type on computer and email out-- it is discouraging to think that all of our time will end up for naught -to say nothing of the costs in obtaining these newspaper articles at 20cents or more per page (add it up--when some of us have submitted hundreds and hundreds of pages of articles over the past year! ) --to realize it may all go off the internet is upsetting to me. The public will really lose an excellent research source. Please! if anyone can pick up on taking over this project, I'm sure it would be very much appreciated by many. If anyone wants to take it on, you would need to access webspace to load the newsies already submitted, & be sure to keep in mind that you will need permission of all the submitters prior to 'moving' any of them. Although , I don't foresee that as a problem, as most of us are just anxious to see that they stay online as a research source. But, please ask first! Perhaps you are a reader on the other lists (Genesee co., NY-Western, or NY-Rooters)---the same thing goes---I have decided to not submit any further articles until this problem is solved. I don't want to spend my time typing up newspapers that will have no "home" to be used by the public for now and the future. Thanks for listening, -below is Glenda's email that explains it all a bit further - Linda There have been announcements about the Newspaper-Abstracts however (not on the NY-OLD-NEWS list) It has all been on our coordinator list - (which is only accessible to us coordinators) the 2 ladies that were going to try to keep the site going (& found they couldn't) are not interested in the NY site --they are on the Iowa site-- so nothing would ever come thru from them on the NY site- If you want to tell them about it on the NY site - go ahead --I have applied for a Rootsweb space for Monroe Co news I JUST CAN't Do ALL of NY tho Glenda

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Hi Marge I can't find your Mott family there in 1860- There is a Mott family on the 1860 census: <!--StartFragment-->1 260 271 Mott John 39 M farmer 100 150 Wilkshire,England 2 260 271 Mott Catharine 30 F Wilkshire,England 3 260 271 Mott Lemuel R C 2 M NY 4 260 271 Mott Joseph 1 M But I do not find anything for Polly Mott or her children. Where did you find the info? Linda Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml ----- Original Message ----- From: Marge Pacheco To: NYGENESE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:45 AM Subject: [NYGENESE] Early State Census for Bethany and Genesee Co. poor house after 1853 Hello, Joan from the Western NY list let me know about this one. So I'm reposting here. I'm so happy to find this list and hope someone out there may have the STATE census for Bethany and the county home/poorhouse information. I would appreciate any information or suggestions on NEW places to look. I think I have found all I can without further help. Regards, Marge Pacheco --------------------------------------- Searching for ------ MOTT 1860 census - MOTT, Polly, age 53 and Clarissa, age 10. - My ggg grandmother, Polly Mott was in the Genesee County Poor House on Bethany Rd. in Bethany with 2 of her girls. When I first read the notation that they were paupers, it kind of took me by surprise. I don't know when or why she died. I tried to get her death record but there are only a few remaining and none for her. When they closed the home they leased the cemetery land out to the farmers. Earlier this year an old farmer told, Town Historian Helen Milroy, about the horses sinking into the graves. I could just picture bones flying for both the living and dead. She said, it's a county park now and evergreen trees are planted over the graves. When I think of this it's a little funny about the horses but so sad that because you are poor they didn't think to move the graves or at least keep all of the death records. I can only hope that my ggg grandmother has a lovely strong Christmas tree above her remains. Probably the only pretty thing she ever could call hers except her children. Which brings up another question: Why didn't her older children take her and the girls in? I can only assume they were too poor to add 3 more to their household. 1880 census, her daughter Clarissa has been married to Frank Benson since about 1860 and lives in Attica. I couldn't find anyone in the 1870 except another daughter Helen MOTT still in Bethany. ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ==== NYGENESE Mailing List ==== Genesee GenWeb has many Resources Check it out!! http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenese

Please Plan to Attend! ~Public Meeting: Information and Discussion from Town Board about building New Town Offices and/or Renovation of the present Town Hall building Place: Bethany Fire Dept. Hall Time: 7:00 pm, Wednesday-July 23rd ~The Town Board will present the findings of the architects for possibly building a new Town Office, and Info from the structures report that was done on the present Town Hall building (is it feasible to retain the present building and renovate it to continue using it for offices, etc.)~ ~ A bit of history of this building: The Town Hall has had many and varied uses over the years; the land on which it stands was donated by Dr. Jonathan Barlow. In 1832 the Methodists of Bethany Center built a church on this land. Twelve years later in 1844 it was no longer used as a church, but was incorporated into the "Bethany Academy"~an institution "of higher learning." Later, when enrollment warranted its use no longer, it was converted into the "Town Hall." The Grange used the Town Hall beginning in 1891 for their meetings. ~Please come and listen to what our Town Board has to present tomorrow~ In that way you can become an active member of the community in the decisions needed to be made here~ Please let your neighors and friends know about this meeting so we can have a large turn-out of the community represented ! Linda Schmidt donlinda@mybizz.net

Hello, Joan from the Western NY list let me know about this one. So I'm reposting here. I'm so happy to find this list and hope someone out there may have the STATE census for Bethany and the county home/poorhouse information. I would appreciate any information or suggestions on NEW places to look. I think I have found all I can without further help. Regards, Marge Pacheco --------------------------------------- Searching for ------ MOTT 1860 census - MOTT, Polly, age 53 and Clarissa, age 10. - My ggg grandmother, Polly Mott was in the Genesee County Poor House on Bethany Rd. in Bethany with 2 of her girls. When I first read the notation that they were paupers, it kind of took me by surprise. I don't know when or why she died. I tried to get her death record but there are only a few remaining and none for her. When they closed the home they leased the cemetery land out to the farmers. Earlier this year an old farmer told, Town Historian Helen Milroy, about the horses sinking into the graves. I could just picture bones flying for both the living and dead. She said, it's a county park now and evergreen trees are planted over the graves. When I think of this it's a little funny about the horses but so sad that because you are poor they didn't think to move the graves or at least keep all of the death records. I can only hope that my ggg grandmother has a lovely strong Christmas tree above her remains. Probably the only pretty thing she ever could call hers except her children. Which brings up another question: Why didn't her older children take her and the girls in? I can only assume they were too poor to add 3 more to their household. 1880 census, her daughter Clarissa has been married to Frank Benson since about 1860 and lives in Attica. I couldn't find anyone in the 1870 except another daughter Helen MOTT still in Bethany. ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

New York State Assemblyman William Magee is sponsoring a bill that would allow the adoption of cemeteries, much the same way that people can now adopt stretches of highway. see: http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=07044 Bill in part reads: JUSTIFICATION: There are currently over 1,800 regulated not-for-profit cemeteries in New York State of which at least 35 have become insolvent since 1990 leaving municipal taxpayers with the bill for the upkeep of these historic and familial institutions. Worse yet, at a cost of at least $2,500 per acre for simple, basic maintenance less than 10 percent of this state`s not-for-profit cemeteries have the required assets to even maintain at least ten acres of their burial grounds. Clearly, a community`s heritage, history, customs and traditions are contained within their cemeteries and this is even more true as genealogy and the tracing of ones roots plays a greater and greater role in the lives of this generation and future generations. Given that cemetery associations and municipalities, alike, are struggling to preserve, maintain and retain these ties to our past and links to our future under very tight budget constraints it would only make sense to implement an "Adopt-A-Cemetery" program to allow businesses, fraternal organizations, service groups and individuals to assist in and receive recognition for helping in the preservation of one of our most sacred places - our cemeteries. Similar initiatives have been widely successful in Texas and Georgia and the establishment of such a program in New York State - modeled after the highly successful "Adopt-A-Highway" program - would preserve our cemeteries for generations to come and lower the burden that is placed on these associations as well as the residents and taxpayers of this great state. ........... Come on all you New York Staters - contact your assembly people and tell them to vote this in. Then get groups to do it.  Also contact people on other NYS County L lists. And for those of us who now live elsewhere, we should bring this to the attention of our state legislators. --

Notice! ~Meeting Tonight~ Place: Bethany Town Hall Time: 7:00 pm, tonight-July 21st The Committe for the Town Hall has scheduled a meeting for tonight----to "brain-storm" ideas for how to use the present TOWN HALL of BETHANY after the Town moves their offices out of the building. ~ [On Wednesday of this week, the Town Board will be presenting an informational meeting about their plans to build new town offices. ] Tonight's meeting will be comprised of a group of concerned citizens of Bethany -and anyone in the area, interested in preserving History- to come together to discuss any and all ideas that they have for options for Bethany's Town Hall. I have been told that the Town Board is not interested in selling the building-but in leasing it--and that some areas of concern would need to be updated (handicapped accessible/septic system, etc.) A bit of history of this building: The Town Hall has had many and varied uses over the years; the land on which it stands was donated by Dr. Jonathan Barlow. In 1832 the Methodists of Bethany Center built a church on this land. Twelve years later in 1844 it was no longer used as a church, but was incorporated into the "Bethany Academy"~an institution "of higher learning." Later, when enrollment warranted its use no longer, it was converted into the "Town Hall." It has been used as a civic meeting place for the Town Board and other oganizations; it accomodated social functions, as it was equipped with a kitchen & dining room; it has been used for Grange meetings; its pride was its large auditorium, stage and dressing rooms, on the second floor (including a spring floor~perfect for dancing!) ~Please come tonight and share your thoughts and ideas~ ~IF you cannot make the meeting, but wish to contribute, please email me by 6:00 p.m.-and/or call the town historian, Helen Milroy (343-0022) before 6 p.m. ~ Thanks! Linda Schmidt donlinda@mybizz.net

I'm new to this list. Looking for anyone researching LENARD. John L. Lenard 8/26/1859 or 1856 - 4/6/1919 Born in New York. Moved to PA. Married Bel Mina Gable. Died in Thorndale, PA. Buried in Bradford Cemetery, Marshallton, PA. Occupation was an oiler in a rolling mill. I found the following but do not know if there is a connection: Census Year 1860 State NY County Genesee Lenard James 25 M Farm Laborer Ireland Lenard Margaret 26 F Housekeeper Ireland Lenard John 5 M N York Lenard Anthony 2 M N York Thank you. Bob

Looking for any information on a David PERSONS (1782 - 1844) of Flint, Michigan. David had a son George PERSONS (1823 - 1885) a who had son Willian David PERSONS (1860 - 1916) In particular I was hoping to find the Will or notice of death for David. Let me know if you can help. Thank you. Mark Persons 405 Cove Circle McKinney, Texas 75071 972-542-0275

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State August 19-1865 A Card. Mr. GEORGE BURT desires to return his thanks to the Fire Department of Batavia for their prompt and energetic efforts in saving his house during the fire on Saturday last. But for them his dwelling wo'd[sic] have been destroyed, and he takes this manner to testify his sense of his obligations to them. Boylan's News Room.-All the city daily, and illustrated weekly newspapers, magazines &c., delivered to subscribers in the Village, immediately on the arrival of the trains. Office in the N.Y.C. Railroad Depot. The Gold Market. NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-God is firm, the demand being chiefly from Importers. The quotations opened at 14 1/4. DIED. In Alabama, on Thursday, the 10th inst., of Consumption, SARAH JANE, daughter of Reuben and Mary SMEAD, aged 25 years. In Stillwater, Minnesota, on the 27th ult., JERUSHA S. ANDERSON, Mother of J.R. ANDERSON, Esq., of Le Roy. In Le Roy, on the 12th inst., JOHN SHERMAN, aged 14 months. The "Lyda Converse." In glancing over the last issue of the Warren 'Herald,' in our hunt for "oil" times of interest, we found the following flattering notice of Mr.. A.T. CONVERSE, of Pembroke, and a short account of a new boat, the 'Lyda Converse,' that he has just launched to trade in the navigable waters of the oil regions. We copy it more to show the enterprise of the man, than for any great interest, which the people here feel in the matter:-- "We noticed at the Warren Landing, some days last week, the 'Lyda Converse.' On going aboard of her we found it was owned by Abner T. Converse and S. Doan. Mr. Converse is well known here, having lived here many years. His residence at present is in Genesee County, N.Y., where he has a noble farm, and everything about him that a man needs in this world's goods to make him independent and happy; but not being quite satisfied and wanting a little more, he informed us that he was operating in oil--having an interest in a pumping well at Pithole[sic]--was carrying on a lumber yard at McCray's Landing, and was then going down with his boat load of provisions and liquors to supply the inner wants of the myriads of human beings swarming ax at and around Pitthole[sic]. Mr. Converse says he intends to operate in his present business until fall, when he shall sell out everything needed in the oil country. Mr. Converse is a sound Union man--a huge Democrat. He is a whole-souled man, as we learned, and we expect to take advantage of his offer to escort us through the oil regions before many weeks. The Pitholers will find Mr. Converse the right sort of a man to deal with." The Morals of Genesee County. Our County Jail is at present pretty well stocked with "birds," as Sheriff UPTON informs us his "apartments" are all occupied. There are confined For Incendiarism, 8 " Horse Stealing, 3 " Murder, 1 " Burglary, 1 " Forgery, 1 " Violation of Excise Law, 1 Total, 15 This certainly speaks well for the morals of Genesee County, but we believe the atmosphere will be more salubrious when the gang of incendiaries are safely located at Auburn, as most assuredly they will be to satisfy an outraged community. Notice to Gas Consumers. All Gas Consumers indebted to the Batavia Gas Co. will please call and settle their accounts prior to Tuesday afternoon next, the 22d inst., otherwise the flow will be cut off. Wm. TOMPKINS, Sup't. Batavia, Aug. 17, 1865. The real Velpau French Pills should not be used during a certain time, as they will surely bring on a miscarriage. Sold by all Druggists. Dr. Velpau's French Pills. Ladies, take Particular Notice. The Real Velpau Female Pill. ( Warranted French.) These pills, so celebrated many years ago in Paris, for the relief of female irregularities, and afterward so notorious for their criminal employment in the practice of abortion, are now offered for sale for the first time in America. They have been kept in comparative obscurity from the fact that the originator, Dr. Velpau, is a physician in Paris of great wealth and strict conscientious principles, and has withheld them from general use, lest they should be employed for unlawful purposes. In overcoming Female Obstructions, Falling of the Womb, Whites, Green Sickness, Suppression, Retention or Immoderate Flow of the Monthly Discharges, they seem to be truly omnipotent, bursting open the flood gates from whatever cause may have stopped them; but they are offered to the public only for legitimate uses, and all agents are forbidden to sell them when there is any reason to believe themselves pregnant, for they will be sure to produce a miscarriage. These pills are entirely safe under all circumstances, being composed entirely of substances from the vegetable kingdom. Each box has the coat of arms for the City of Paris stamped on the box, with the words "Trade Mark" in French, to counterfeit which is a misdemeanor, and all persons will be dealt with according to law. Full directions accompany every box. Ladies can obtain a box sealed from the eyes of the curious, by Inclosing One Dollar and six post-office stamps to any respectable druggists, or to O.G. STAPLES, General Agent for the United States, Watertown, N.Y. Agents, Le Roy, J.G. Harbor, Attica, G. Dorrence, Le Roy, R.H. Miller, Alexander, A.T. Morris, Stafford, G.& C. Crocker, Alden, Butler & Johnson, Agents for Batavia, David Seaver and O.& H.W. Fellows. submitted by Linda Schmidt Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml *********************************************

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 20-1865 On the Death of Col. Root. As the lamented Co. ROOT was so well known to the citizens of Batavia, we think the publication of the Resolution passed by the officers of his regiment-the 15th N.Y. Cavalry-on the death of this brave officer, will be read with interest by the many friends and acquaintances of the deceased, in this locality. It will be remembered that his death occurred the 5th of April, the night previous to the surrender of Gen. LEE's Army of Northern Virginia, in an action with the enemy at Appomattoc Court House, while gallantly leading his men, the ball passing through his left breast. HEADQUARTERS 15th N.Y. CAVALRY, April 13th, 1865. The officers of the 15th N.Y. Cavalry being assembled, do hereby unanimously adopt the following resilutions[sic]: Resolved, That in the death of Lieut.-Col. Augustus J. ROOT, of the 15th New York Cavalry, we have met with an irreparable loss, in parting with a sincere friend, an earnest patriot and a gallant officer. Resolved, That in the four years which our lamented friend passed in the military service he has uniformly maintained the most sterling integrity in his adherence to the principles of right and justice, and his previous wounds received on other occasions in the thickest of the fight, shows his courage and gallantry as an officer, and the need of praise due his memory by his countrymen. Resolved, That while we bow submissively to the dealings of an Allwise Providence in thus removing from us so excellent a friend, and from his country so brave a defender, we wish to tender our heartfelt sympathy to the afflicted family the tender wife and the two children at home; we cannot hope to alleviate the sorrow which came upon Mrs. Root so suddenly, but would rather bring to her mind that we also appreciate the worth of her deceased husband, and also mourn his death in the vigor of his manhood. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to Mrs. Root, also a copy for publication. submitted by Linda Schmidt Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 15-1893 # 6 Elections at the Institution. Friday last the Board of Trustees of the Institution for the Blind met and elected Prof. F.R> PLACE of Caledonia Superintendent. The vote stood: Place 5, Fuller 2, Wallace 1, blank 1. Prof. PLACE is a man of about 30 years, a Normal school graduate, and has had successful experience as Superintendent of the public schools at Salem, N.J. The new position to which he has been chosen is one of greater and more peculiar responsibilities, inasmuch as not only the mental but the moral and physical welfare of his pupils will be entirely under his charge during nine months, or so, of each year. It demands moral qualities and executive and disciplinary abilities of a high order to successfully govern and rightly care for a family of one hundred and fifty or more of dependent children and youth. That the new Superintendent may prove to be possessed of all the qualities required to successfully discharge the responsible duties of the office is the wish of every friends of the Institution. Ex-Mayor Lucius BAKER, of the firm of Baker & Walkinshaw, was elected baker in the place of J.J. MYERS. Lucius is a veteran in the art, and there's no better bread and cracker baker in Western New York, or any other part of the State, or a kinder-hearted man. Andrew F. GEIGER, a prominent Democratic politician of Batavia, was given the place of carpenter for the Institution, a position which has been of late faithfully filled by Albert BENCHLEY, a veteran--a member of the G.A.R. The old soldiers must "stand down the aisle" when a Democratic Administration comes to the front. It is reported that Trustee MOULTON will introduce a motion at the next meeting of the Board to abolish the office of Matron. We hope the report is untrue. The Institution might almost as well be with out a Superintendent as without a Matron. A sympathetic, tender-hearted, womanly woman, who will care for and mother the children, especially the younger ones there, is as much demanded by every consideration of benevolence and humanity as any other officer of the Institution. At the Bank Street Church. The Bank street Baptist church was pretty and good to behold Sunday evening in its display of autumn products, the day having been observed with Harvest services. In front of the altar was represented the grain and vegetable productions of the county, interspersed with flowers in neat array. The service was very appropriately observed with songs and selections giving praise to the Lord. The selections were as follows: "The Flowers," by Miss CASE; "A Single Head of Wheat," by Mrs. Mary THOMAS'; "My Vespers Song," by Miss Marion CASE. Two little girls, Jessie RIAL and Ruth GIDDINGS< rendered the song, "Out in the Meadows," and a class song, "Where Hast Thou Gleaned Today?" was given by six girls. Next Sunday will be observed as "Education Day," and the Sunday following will be Anniversary Day, completing the ninth year of the society's labors in Batavia. The Rev. J.H. DURKEE has been pastor during that time, with the exception of one year's absence. Byron. The usual monthly meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society will be held at Mrs.. Charles NORTON's this week Friday afternoon. Mrs. Annie JOSLYN is visiting friends in Caledonia. Miss Maurie STEVENS who has been ill from a severe attack of Cholera Morbus, is better. Born to Mr. and Mrs. SCADDING, Sept. 9th, a daughter; also, to Mr.and Mrs. H.C. NORTON, Sept. 11th, a daughter. Miss Sarah FISHER and Miss Carol and Jennie MERRIMAN have returned from the World's Fair. Byron school opened Monday under those successful teachers, Mr. Charles STEVENS, and Miss GRANT. Miss Belma BARKER left last Thursday, for Taswell, Virginia, where she will teach music in Taswell Seminary. May Bell BARKER went to Churchville Monday morning to attend school. She boards with her grandparents, Mr.and Mrs. WRIGHT. Sunday, Sept. 10th, after a long and painful illness, the Angel of Death summoned a beloved husband and father to a home where pain and sorrow are not known. The beloved one is Dwight W. PERKINS, aged 30 years. He was taken sick last April, of what was supposed to be Lagrippe. In a few weeks he grew worse. A council of Doctors was called and it was found necessary to perform a surgical operation for what seemed to be an abcess, but which proved to be Sarcoma. For a short time he gained somewhat, giving encouragement to himself and friends, but a second operation became necessary. Since then he has been slowly falling. Mr. PERKINS has been a hero through all his suffering, he was cheerful, patient and hopeful until about three weeks ago. He then became conscious that he was soon to leave his beloved family, who, with the best physicians, had done all in their power to restore him to health. He leaves a wife, a son, a mother and a brother and many dear friends to mourn his departure. Mr. Perkins was highly respected by all, and the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is extended to the family, especially to his companion who has watched over and cared for him day and night, through all his sickness, doing all loving hands could, to give relief. The funeral which was largely attended, was held from North Byron church Wednesday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Byron K.O.T.M., of which he was a member. The floral pieces given by the Maccabees show the esteem in which their brother was held in the Lodge. The lady Maccabees attended in a body, and as the casket was lowered each lady threw a bouquet of flowers into the grave. The ceremony of the Sir Knights was very impressive. Wm. KEENAN and Hattie LEGG, of Caledonia, spent Sunday with George JOSLYN. The Byron Grange met last Saturday afternoon at N.H. GREEN's--had a good attendance and took in eight new members. Mrs. O.T. MATHEWS, of Auburn, who has been with her brother, Rev. J.W. STITT, returned home Tuesday morning. A.C. PRENTICE has commenced school in the Merriman district o the town line road. From Another Correspondent. Friday evening chronicled an event of special interest in the town of Byron. It was the reception at, and the formal presentation of, the handsome and commodious new parsonage to the Presbyterian society of this place. The donors are the children of the late J.F. BOYNTON and the late Loren GREENE. The gift is intended as a memorial to their deceased parents, two of whom (Mrs. Boynton and Mr. Greene) were active and honored members of this church, and the third (Mr. J.T. Boynton), a man interested in its welfare and a liberal contributor to its support. Mr. Irving D. COOK read the presentation address, which had been previously prepared by the donors, and feelingly expressed their thought and purpose in this bestowment. [articles, from assorted, unnamed towns] Mr. and Mrs. Theodore JEMISON of Cattaraugus Reservation, the sister of our lost teacher, Mrs. H.C. HEWITT, were here last Monday, collecting her things. *** C.G. STEWART has 1,100 very nice cedar ties for fence posts that he is offering for sale cheap. Mr. George STRIPP is quite sick. At last report he was some better. C.H. BLESCOE started for the World's Fair last Monday morning. *** [most likely, Elba or a nearby town] James BURDETT is suffering from severe blood poison in one hand and arm. Rev. W.J. EDDS of East Pembroke, made us a pleasant call on Monday evening. Mrs. James MERRITT is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred LABAHN of Fultonville, N.Y. Rev. Marcus J. BROWN returned from Chicago on Saturday evening and supplied his pulpit on Sunday last. Loren B. SACKETT is at Arkport this week, as delegate from the Elba charge. He goes instructed to bring back Rev. A.L.. STINARD, as pastor for another year, if the annual conference consents. Mrs. MARK goes to Arkport this week as delegate from the Elba Society, to attend the annual meeting of the W.F.M. Society of the Genesee District of the Methodist Protestant church. The infant child recently left by Mrs. Raymond BARBER is reported to be in a very critical condition of health. J.F. PECK, and Miss Susan BATES, both of Elba, were united in Marriage at the Methodist Parsonage on Thursday evening, of last week by Pastor A.L. STINARD. Congratulations are extended. Charles KULP is confined to his bed with strong symptoms of fever. Wm. A. HUNDREDMARK is shut up at this home in care of his Physician. George K. STAPLES and family left on Tuesday morning for their home in Buffalo. Mrs. N.S. GODFREY has been in quite poor health for a number of days. John BARRINGER of New York, is visit the home and friends of his childhood, in Elba. A small blaze on the roof of the cooper shop of Staples & Son, in the west part of the village, was discovered about 2 p.m. Tuesday, by Wm. C. RILTER. It caught from sparks from the chimney. A few pails of water subdued the fire, but left a hole in the roof. In the interests of the organ fund, the Good Templars of Elba will hold a sociable on Friday evening at Macabee's hall. An entertaining program has been prepared, including musical and literary exercises. Peaches and cream will be served. A full house is desired. *** submitted by Linda Schmidt Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml *********************************************

a rod is an archaic distance measure -- about 16.5ft -----Original Message----- From: Chris Smith [mailto:chrispatti4@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 10:21 PM To: NYGENESE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [NYGENESE] Genesee co., April 4-1866 What would one say "a few rods" are in regards to the below article? Thanks, Patti Mrs. JOLLS) of Linden, stopped at Attica and spent the afternoon at her brother's a few rods distant from the depot, at evening started for the depot accompanied by her brother's wife, intending to go to her mother's; just before reaching the station, she was taken ill, and said she wanted to lie down. > [Original Message] > From: Linda/Don <donlinda@mybizz.net> > To: <NYGENESE-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 6/23/2003 7:20:50 AM > Subject: [NYGENESE] Genesee co., April 4-1866 > > Spirit of the Times > Batavia, Genesee County, New York State > April 4-1866 > > Success of Batavians > > The subjects of the annexed notice which we extract from the 'Daily > Register,' Central City, Colorado, are Batavians by birth, and for some > years worked together in PAGE's Bakery in this place. Possessing > considerable enterprise and courage, Brothers ROWARTH started for the west > many years ago, and the following notice is the first we have heard of them > since their departure. > We understand that their Mother and sister are at present residing in > Batavia: > Tim ROWARTH, Esq., junior member of the firm of Roworth Brothers, > returned from a short trip to Chicago, on Monday of this week. While there > he made extensive purchases of miners supplies, which are now well out upon > the road, and will soon be here. We point with pride to the success which > has attended this firm since their establishment in Colorado in '59. There > are many residents of that memorable period still here, to whom the memories > are very dear that cluster around that old log cabin, since supplanted by an > elegant brick edifice, where in the olden time they invested their > glittering gold for cakes, bread, pies, etc. We are credibly informed that > Messrs. Roworth, the original proprietors started business there with a > joint nett capital of $80, which, through the progress of time, has been > swollen to as many thousands, nett profits. The Central City Bakery has a > long and gratifying record. It has stood the test of time, and the > manifold changes that have characterized this peculiarly changeable region, > and to-day we find it to be as universally popular as in those days which > tried miners' souls. > A straight forward, uniformly consistent course has marked its dealings > with the people from the first. Their stocks have always been selected with > a view to their adaptability to the general necessities. To these and other > reasons, the Roworth Brothers are indebted for their splendid success, a > result from which there are none who would wish to detract an iota. > > A Unique Photograph > We have received from Prof. D.T. AMES, of Syracuse, copies of two novel > Photographs. One is the Declaration of Independence, accompanied by > portraits of most of the distinguished men of the era of the Revolution. > The other is the Proclamation of Emancipation, accompanied by portraits of > President Lincoln and the members of his Cabinet. These Photographs are the > ordinary carte de visit size, and are pretty things. > > Destructive Fire in Buffalo. > On Monday last, another destructive fire occurred in Buffalo, involving > the total destruction of about $350,000 worth of valuable property. The > Propeller > 'City of Buffalo' that had just arrived from Milwaukee with a load of oats, > took fire about noon and soon communicated the flames to the Sturges' > Elevator which with its valuable contents was soon destroyed. The amount of > grain alone lost was upwards of 200,000 bushels, besides several hundred > barrels of oil that were stored on deck. > > Base Ball Play. > We learn that there was a game of Base Ball played on Tuesday last, > between the 'Starr' Club (Juveniles) of Batavia and the second nine of > "Oatka" Club of Le Roy, on the grounds of the latter. The Stars were so > badly beaten that we cannot find one to own up that he played in the game, > otherwise we should have published the scoring. > > Sudden Death. > Mrs. Laura PUTNAM, wife of Daniel Putnam, of this village, on Saturday > afternoon took the cars to visit her mother, (Mrs. JOLLS) of Linden, stopped > at Attica and spent the afternoon at her brother's a few rods distant from > the depot, at evening started for the depot accompanied by her brother's > wife, intending to go to her mother's; just before reaching the station, she > was taken ill, and said she wanted to lie down. She was laid on the sofa, > where she died after being sick about twenty minutes. She was troubled with > heart disease. > > Burglary in Wheatland. > The house of a farmer in Wheatland named STEWART was entered on Sunday > while the family were at church, and a suit of clothes valued at $50 taken > therefrom. No clue has been obtained of the thief. > > New Bounty Bill. > The bill equalizing bounties having now become a law, the undersigned > are prepared to collect the same. Soldiers who received but $100, > Government bounty, can now receive an additional $100; this law applies to > the heirs of deceased Soldiers. Widows whose husbands died in the U.S. > Service, having children under 16 years of age, can now draw $2 a month > extra for each child. Call upon or address WOODWARD & TARBOX, > American Block. > > A Card. > The subscriber would return his thanks to Dr. TOZIER, of Batavia, for > his prompt attention to me during a sudden attack of Cholera on Thursday > evening last. > P. COOK, > Chardon, Oh. > > Our Lady Readers, should try J.W. Bradley's Justly Celebrated Duplex > Elliptic Skirts, Justly Pronounced by Fashion Magazines and the Press the > Most Durable, Economical, and Graceful Skirt ever produced. The "Empress > Trail," the Latest Fashion, and "Pride of the World" are the most popular > Styles in Use. > > Notice. > All persons are hereby forbidden to use any of my Ale or Porter Casks, > Barrels, or Half barrels bearing my Brand or Trade Mark, as a Brew of Ale > and Porter. > John EAGAR. > > Strange, but true.-Every young lady and gentleman of the Untied States > can hear something very much to their advantage by return mail, (free of > charge,) by addressing the undersigned. Those having fears of being > humbugged will oblige by not noticing this card. > All others will please address their obedient servant, > Thos. F. CHAPMAN, > 831 Broadway, New York > > Errors of Youth.-A gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous > Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects of youthful indiscretion, > will, for the sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who need it, the > receipt and directions for making the simple remedy by which he was cured. > Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertiser's experience, can do so by > addressing, > John B. OGDEN, > No. 13 Chamber St., New York. > > Ladies Dress Goods, > Shawls, Cloaks, > Dress Trimmings, > Cloths, Cassimeres & Vestings, > Paper Hangings, &c. > In fact every class of Goods usually kept in a first-class Dry Goods > Store. My goods were bought in New York since the great decline in prices, > and I am enabled to offer bargains that will suit the most fastidious. > Please call and examine my Stock and Prices, before making your purchases. > Goods Shown with Pleasure, > Yours Respectfully, > B. KINNER. > > Dry Goods > We have a Full Assortment of > Dry Goods, > Choice > Dress Goods, > Cloakings, > Prints, & Woollens, > Toweling, > Table Linen, Napkins, &c., &c. > All of which we promise to sell Cheap. > Call and see us- > Stone & Jones, > 87 Main Str't. > South Side, > Next Door to Dodge's Jewelry > Store. > We Sell the Celebrated > Downs & Bassett > Hoop Skirts > And have a full assortment at all times. > > > submitted by > Linda Schmidt > Web-Page Editor for Bethany > BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page > [from the Genesee County RootsWeb Website] is now located at : > http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml > > ********************************************* > > > ==== NYGENESE Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/genesee.html --- Chris Smith --- chrispatti4@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: The #1 provider of the Real Internet. ==== NYGENESE Mailing List ==== To UN sub go here: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/genesee.html

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 15-1893 # 5 County Court. The September term of County Court convened on Monday at 10 a.m., Judge NORTH presiding. Three of the jurors were excused. George A. PLIMPTON of Buffalo, through his attorneys, DAY & ROMER, objected to the accounts of Dwight DIMOCK, as assignee of W.D. EDWARDS of Corfu, and a hearing of the matter was set down for October 21. The books are to be kept at the County Clerks office for examination. The case of G.B. WORTHINGTON, appellant, against W.H. LOCKE, respondent, was argued by F.S. WOOD, for Mr. Worthington, and W.E. WEBSTER for Mr. Locke, and submitted. Judge North granted an order perpetually restraining Belle RANCIER from commencing an action against Fred G. GARDNER, who acted as receiver in an action brought by John S. BROWN against Henry Rancier. Mrs. Rancier has been seeking in court to recover moneys disposed of by Mr. Gardner as receiver, which she claimed belonged to her. Judge North affirmed the judgment rendered against J.J. RYAN of Batavia, in an action brought by John DORAN of Bergen to recover a small sum of money which Doran claimed he gave to Ryan for safe keeping. Before adjourning for dinner the Court of Sessions was convened and Matthew HOLLENBECK, the indicted burglar, was arraigned. He pleaded guilty to the charge of breaking into Austin & Prescott's jewelry store on the night of December 29th, 1891. He then requested that he be sentenced to the E.C.P. and not to Auburn as he had served in the latter institution and there were four years of commuted sentence there which would be added to his present sentence if he was sent back. After dinner Judge North sentenced Hollenbeck to five years hard labor in Auburn prison. Hollenbeck is 36 years old and has spent a large portion of his life in prison. W.C. HARRISON, who was indicted by the last Grand Jury for being a common gambler, pleaded guilty to the charge on Monday and on Tuesday morning Judge North sentenced him to pay a fine of $50. In passing sentence the Judge said that gamblers would obtain no mercy at the hands of the Court and this sentence would be no criterion to go by. Mr. Harrison having pleaded guilty to the charge and promising never again to engage in the business in this county is the reason for the lightness of his fine. Frank KELLEY, who was also indicted as a common gambler, withdrew his former plea Tuesday forenoon and pleaded guilty. He was also fined $50. Harrison and Kelley paid their fines. The trial of August HAACK of Alabama, indicted for assault in the first degree, began on Tuesday. The assault occurred on the night of January 21st in front of the Alabama Center hotel. Michael FEELEY, a boss on the West Shore road, drove up to the hotel when Haack took hold of his horses lines and refused to let go. Landlord CROWLEY interfered and Haack chased him with a knife. Herman FINGER, a companion of Haack, then took a hand in and Feeley knocked him down. Haack then cut and slashed Feeley with a knife, wounding him badly. Feeley was taken into the hotel and cared for. The defense set up by W.C. WATSON, Haack's attorney, was sudden insanity. The case was given to the jury about noon on Wednesday. The jury rendered a verdict of guilty of assault in the second degree and recommended the prisoner to mercy. Herman Finger, who was also engaged in the affray and indicted for assault in the first degree, appeared before Judge North Wednesday afternoon and pleaded guilty of assault in the third degree. Judge North sentenced August Haack to imprisonment in the Erie County Penitentiary for the term of one year and three months, and Herman Finger to nine months in the same institution. The case of John CLARK, respondent, against Aaron BECK and Burt ROBERTS, appellants, is on trial as we go to press. This action is an appealed case from Justice WEBSTER's court and is to recover for a quantity of slab lumber which Mr. Clark claims belonged to him by contract and which it is alleged was used by the appellants to fire their portable engine. South Batavia. Prof. LOOMIS of Brookville, has started up his cider mill. Miss Florence WILSON of Bethany, was a guest of Mrs. A.H. PLATO last week. Dr. BULLOCK of Alexander, with his saddlebags well stocked with nature's remedies, was through this place on Saturday. Miss Estelle HISCUTT is visiting friends in Bethany. Henry PRATT is running his vinegar mill on South Main street, Batavia. Mr. and Mrs. HICKMOTT of Alexander spent a day last week with friends in town. Mrs. ROCKWOOD of Bethany Center is a guest of Mrs. R.C. ODION. Mr.and Mrs. G. RANGER spent Saturday with relatives in town. Mr.and Mrs. Henry HUNTINGTON and son Frank have returned from their visit to friends in Ohio and the World's Fair. Mr.and Mrs. Carlos WEST and daughter Grace of the Putnam Settlement, registered at the Raner's Hotel on Sunday. Mr. West bears his assault from the wrathy Deacon remarkably well. Mr.and Mrs. MELVIN and son of Bennington are the guests of James LEONARD. Mr. MILLER and family of Dunam's Corners spent Sunday at Fred PUNDT's. On Thursday of last week we were visited by a severe electric storm, commencing at one o'clock in the morning. It raged all night, shower succeeding shower, 'till 2 p.m., when it reached the climax, and the windows of Heaven were opened, and the rain came down in torrents while the lightnings flashed and the thunders rolled. Friday morning the Tonawanda was at full banks, and the lowlands were deluged with water, doing an immense damage to the bean and potato crops. Emory BRADFIELD has been the faithful Superintendent of the CONE farm for 21 years, with H.B. Cone to do the planning, the old farm ahs been made very productive; over four miles of tile drains have been put down and other improvements are being made as the years roll round. C.G. DORMAN is doing good work in trimming his orchard, he has as fine an apple orchard of _0 acres as one would wish to see. submitted by Linda Schmidt Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml *********************************************

If I remember correctly, a rod is 16 1/2 feet. Kristy Gravlin <hannah@teleport.com> wrote:on 6/30/03 7:20 PM, Chris Smith at chrispatti4@earthlink.net wrote: > What would one say "a few rods" are in regards to the below article? > > Thanks, > > Patti > > > Mrs. JOLLS) of Linden, stopped at Attica and spent the afternoon at her > brother's a few rods distant from > the depot, at evening started for the depot accompanied by her brother's > wife, intending to go to her mother's; just before reaching the station, she > was taken ill, and said she wanted to lie down. Hi Patti, Apparently you were not raised on a farm...with a dad who called many distances in "rods" from here to there. 8-) A rod is officially 16.5 feet. So I would guess that her brother's home was maybe 50-75 feet from the depot. Or, a distance of from 16-25 yards on a foot ball field. Not very far away at all. The trains must have rattled their windows regularly. Kristy in OR ~~~~always watching for LINCOLN, PALMER and all associated names in Genesee County, NY~~~~ ==== NYGENESE Mailing List ==== Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? Forget How to UN sub??? http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/genesee.html www.willett.org RAOGK Volunteer, Michigan Shop at the willett.org store: www.cafepress.com/michiganhistory Stedman.Willett.Bovee.Lindsey.Fleming.Harman.Patton.Tereau.Hesch --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!

on 6/30/03 7:20 PM, Chris Smith at chrispatti4@earthlink.net wrote: > What would one say "a few rods" are in regards to the below article? > > Thanks, > > Patti > > > Mrs. JOLLS) of Linden, stopped at Attica and spent the afternoon at her > brother's a few rods distant from > the depot, at evening started for the depot accompanied by her brother's > wife, intending to go to her mother's; just before reaching the station, she > was taken ill, and said she wanted to lie down. Hi Patti, Apparently you were not raised on a farm...with a dad who called many distances in "rods" from here to there. 8-) A rod is officially 16.5 feet. So I would guess that her brother's home was maybe 50-75 feet from the depot. Or, a distance of from 16-25 yards on a foot ball field. Not very far away at all. The trains must have rattled their windows regularly. Kristy in OR ~~~~always watching for LINCOLN, PALMER and all associated names in Genesee County, NY~~~~