Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 4-1872 # 3 Mr. Horace NORTON, of East Elba, brought to our office, as a specimen of the fruits of his orchards, some splendid fall Pipins, as round, smooth and beautiful as apples could be. The largest one measured over fourteen inches in circumference, and weighed over one pound. Thanks.-At a meeting of the Young Men's Catholic Association a resolution of thanks was unanimously extended to Hon. Seth WAKEMAN for a donation of several volumes of very valuable works which he sent to the rooms of this Association. John SHEA, Sec'y. Mr. Joseph SHULTS, at Nos. 28 & 30 Main st. (Dailey's old stand,) is fast getting his store into "ship shape." He has an enormous stock of the best quality of goods in his line, and though a recent comer here, is, by prompt attention and fair dealing, fast gaining confidence and custom. Harding NOTT, of Bethany, purchased in Buffalo, a few weeks since, under the assumed name of Charles W. WADSWORTH, a draft for $16 which he changed to $1600 and endeavored to get cashed at the Niagara County Bank at Lockport. He was detected, arrested, tried and sentenced to Auburn for three years. "The way of the transgressor is hard." The people of Almond, Allegany county, are making an effort to link their town with Hornellsville, (five miles away,) by a horse railroad. A man has agreed to build the road and put it in running order for $10,000. Cary and pine Hill might connect themselves to Batavia in the same way, and we doubt not such an enterprise would receive liberal encouragement from Batavians. Notice.-Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Union Free School No. 2 in the village of Batavia, that the annual election will be held at the School House on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1872, at 7 1/2 o'clock p.m., to elect three Trustees in the place of Hayden U. HOWARD, Sidney U. MAIN, and Weeden T. BLISS, lately deceased, and for the transaction of such other business as may arise. John F. LAY, Clerk. We regret to learn that Mr. Henry O. OLMSTED, of Blue Rapids, Kansas, died in Le Roy on Wednesday of this week of typhoid fever. He was a noble, generous hearted man. One of the last acts of his life was to extend liberal pecuniary assistance to the school teacher of his boyhood, Mrs. SHAW, who was left destitute by the failure of Mr. MORRISON last winter. He will be sincerely mourned by all who knew him. Mr. Alfred HAWLEY, a young man employed by Mr. WILSON, who is in the hay business at Attica, met with a serious accident on Thursday last by which he lost his right arm. Mr. H. was feeding a hay cutting machine at the time, and by some mishap his hand was caught in the knives and, inch by inch, his arm was cut off above the elbow, so says the 'News.' A like casualty occurred in Alexander last fall when one STARKS was the victim. Horse Shoeing. Having purchased of Fox & Spalding their interest in the Horse Shoeing business, together with their good will, we are now prepared to devote our attention to HORSE SHOEING, at the well known stand of Fox and Spalding. WEST SIDE STATE STREET. We refer by permission to the following well known gentlemen: A.J. ANDREWS Chas. MONELL Joel SPRAGUE D.D. WAITE D.W. TOMLINSON Frank J. REDFIELD W.W. PLATO Wolcott VANDEBOGART Remember, we do our work on honor, and use NO SALE SHOES. CLARK & SHA__OCK, Batavia. Farm For Sale. A desirable farm of 70 acres, well watered, with good timber, a large variety of fruit and comfortable buildings. The farm is situated one mile south of Bethany Center. Price ($55) fifty-five dollars per acre. Enquire of F.N. QUALE, Linden, N.Y. MARRIED. GRAY-COLE.- In Elba, at the bride's home, by Rev. John C. LONG, Mr. Marshall J. GRAY of Shamburg, Pa., to Miss Emma L. COLE. SMITH-MANNING. - In Batavia, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. Mr. PLUMMER, Mr. Alexander SMITH to Miss Elizabeth MANNING, both of this village. THOMAS-CASE[sic]. - In Bethany, at the residence of Hiram CHADDOCK Esq. on the 29th ult., by Rev. T.H. QUIGLEY, Mr. Rosell M. THOMAS of Machias, to Miss Mary M. CHASE[sic] of Bethany. DIED. HUTCHINS.-In Batavia, on the 29th ult., Asa HUTCHINS, aged 79 years 6 months. LINCOLN.-In Alexander, on the 22d of September, of typhoid fever, Fisher LINCOLN, aged _6 years. A.F. LAWRENCE, 65 Main St., (Cobble Stone Block) Manufacture of the celebrated Diamond Tooth Sam, Warranted to cut easier and faster than any saw in market. Saws, Gummed and Filled. Work Warranted. NEIGHBORING COUNTIES An accident occurred Wednesday evening at Avon, by which a man was instantly killed. Charles COOPER, a brakeman, was in the act of coupling coal cars when he was caught between the bumpers and crushed so badly that he died immediately. Deceased was a single man, and resided at Cooper's Plains. A New York city fruit buyer declines to purchase apples in Niagara County this season, for the reason that the barrels used in that county are small, and that "many of the fruit growers do not put up their fruit honestly." We should be sorry to hear that the fruit-growers of Genesee County had such a reputation. On Wednesday of this week a terrible accident occurred at Portage Bridge, on the Erie road, whereby John LANEGHAN, a young lad aged eleven years, lost his life. John was a son of the widow LANEGHAN of that place, and was in the habit of passing through the cars and selling apples to the passengers. That day he had rivals in the business, and in his haste to alight from the train, which was already in motion, he lost his footing and fell under the car wheels, striking astride the rail. The poor boy was frightfully mangled, yet he managed to draw himself from under the passing wheels. He lived about four hours in the most excrusiating agony. Johnny was a bright, active, and handsome boy, and was a privileged character with all the railroad men on this division of the Erie road. - 'Attica News' ********************************************* 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

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 4-1872 # 2 Family Re-Union. In May, 1827, forty-five years ago, a family consisting of a father, mother, and eleven children, removed from Rutland county, Vermont, to Buffalo, N.Y. Within a brief period after their arrival in Buffalo the father and youngest child died. Upon the death of the father the cares of sustaining and providing for the family, fell largely upon the oldest son, then 17 years of age. The family removed from Buffalo to Bethany, in this county, where the children grew to maturity and, finally, one by one left the old home and made for themselves new homes in widely separated localities. The mother died some thirteen years ago, but the ten children are all yet living, and on Tuesday of this week, eight of them--Mrs. Elizabeth EVITTS, of Lee Co., Ill.; William BOSWORTH, of this town; John BOSWORTH, of Bethany; Hiram and Alfred BOSWORTH, of Clarence, N.Y.; Franklin BOSWORTH, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Elisha and George BOSWORTH, of Marsailles, Illinois, most of the brothers being accompanied by their wives, held a family re-union at the pleasant home of the elder brother, Mr. William BOSWORTH of Batavia. The united ages of all the brothers and sisters of the family is 618 years--the united ages of the eight present at the re-union is 462 years. One sister, Mrs. Leonard DODGE, of Buffalo, and one brother, Mr. Carr BOSWORTH, of Marsailles, Ill., were unable to attend the gathering because of sickness in their families. The meeting was one of great interest and pleasure to those present. The memories of their youthful days were revived, the experiences and incidents of the long years of separation were related, and present condition and future hopes and prospects talked over. An artist from Rochester was present and the whole company, consisting of the brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, children and visiting friends, were photographed, that each might have at his or her own home an attractive memento of the happy occasion. After partaking of a sumptuous repast spread for them by Mrs. William BOSWORTH, the family separated, never again, in all probability, to meet together in this life; but, we hope and trust the new inspiration which this re-union has given to the fraternal loves they each cherish, may be supplemented by that love of Jesus which purifies and sanctifies, so that they may enjoy a happier re-union in "the life to come." Fire.-On Tuesday night last the Brewery building situated on Chestnut st. caught fire and was entirely consumed with its contents. The building belonged to Dr. O.R. CROFF, of Bethany, and has been occupied for some months past by Mr. H.W. HALL of this village, first as a pop manufactory, and more recently as a cider manufactory. Origin of the fire not known. The engine in the establishment had been in use during the previous day. The total loss was about $3,500--$2,500 on building and $1,000 on contents. We understand Dr. CROFF was fully insured, but Mr. HALL had no insurance upon his property. Mr. Cleveland HALL, brother of H.W., lost considerable clothing and other property not included in the above estimate. Coalition Party Nominations.-The Democratic and "Liberal Republican" Conventions met here Monday and nominated a county ticket. Geo. D. FULLER, of Oakfield, was nominated for Sheriff; R.S. FARGO, of Stafford, Member of Assembly; Nelson BOGUE, of Elba, School Commissioner, Thomas J. DEAN, of Bergen, Session Justice; J.R. COTES and W.B. SPRAGUE, Coroners; A.S. DRAKE, of LeRoy, Superintendent of the Poor. J.B. & H. Hewitt open, this week an immense assortment of new Dress goods and will sell them at astonishingly low prices. Call and see them. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 4-1872 Alabama Correspondence. Mr. Batavian.-The utter abandonment of principles, and the political degeneracy of modern Democracy, are so conspicuous as no longer to elicit any particular notice. Nevertheless, Democrats appear to realize the importance of a higher standard of morality, and some have adopted a very novel way of elevating themselves in the scale of respectability. Instead of forsaking their old practices they seek to get rid of their burdens of sin by casting the load upon others. The 'Spirit of the Times,' the mouth-piece of the unwashed Democracy in this locality, contains, in a recent issue, an account of a Republican caucus in Alabama, which it avers ended in " a drunken row." The facts of the case are these: ON the day that the caucus referred to was held, some men from this town went to Medina and imbibed rather freely and then came back to Alabama and had some difficulty at the Clark house, the proprietor of which is a Democrat. This occurred after the business of the caucus was finished and the greater part of the crowd had dispersed. The principal actors in the melee were Democrats, who had been drinking Democratic whisky to arouse their dormant enthusiasm for Greeley & Brown. Let the 'Times' be assured that the Republicans of Alabama have not adopted Democratic tactics in conducting the canvass, but will continue on in the right way, and act their part with dignity and soberness, and always avoid Democratic whisky, "for at the last it biteth like a serpent and stingeth like an adder." One Who Attended The Caucus. Alabama, Sept. 26th, 1872. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Morning! The 1860 census for Genesee County can be accessed at the following site: <A HREF="ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb"> ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb</A> Just click on NY, then follow the links through Genesee and Census, and then select 1860. PLEASE don't just use Ctrl-F to search this census though, as the enumerator STUNK!!!!! Actually, if you take the time to really read some of the entries, you might just find them as "tragically" funny as I did!! I swear I found a name that when said quickly, which WASN'T EASY, appears to be "What did he say?"!!!! It was something like, Whititesey! DEFINITELY NOT a familiar name!!! I can just picture some poor immigrant knowing little English, asking their spouse, "What did he say?", over and over until it "became" the family name of record!! Happy hunting! Joan

I just want to pass on to those who enjoy Linda's submissions as much I, I LOVE anytime I read in the articles about someone coming to town, ie: the theater, etc.. I have learned so much from taking those bits of info. For instance, I read about Billie Burke coming to town. How neat to know that the actress who later life she was went on to be Glenda the Good Witch in the Wizard of Oz..... that lead me on a whole new venture with the links. I learned that she was married to Florenz Ziegfield of the one and only Ziegfield Follies! What a life they had! Then on another listing I read about Stephen Massett, I have learned so much about this British fellow and how he drew the crowds in with his orations from his travels,specifically, when he came to town and did his autobiographical work "Drifting About" it is so GREAT. I just think picking up on the little things is so great. Matter of fact, I saw an ad for COTTOLENE in one of the submissions that Linda sent out and what a boat load of info I learned from looking up Cottolene on Google!! I ended up at website for the World's Fair website where at the turn of the century, Cottolene had a HUGE unbelievable Pavilion(SP?). I just want everyone to know that there so much is to be found in the old information provided by Linda! And a great Big Thank you to Linda. I have been sharing all this info with my kids!

I just want to pass on to those who enjoy Linda's submissions as much I, I have LOVED anytime I read in the articles about someone coming to town, ie: the theater, etc.. I have learned so much from taking those bits of info. For instance, I read about Billie Burke coming to town. How neat to know later life she was went on to be Glenda the Good Witch in the Wizard of Oz. And of course, that lead me on a whole new venture with the links. I learned that she was married to Flo. Ziegfield of the one and only Zigfield Follies! What a life they had! Then on another listing I read about Stephen Massett, I have learned so much about this British fellow and how he drew the crowds in with his orations from his travels,specifically, when he came to town and did his autobiographical work "Drifting About" it is so GREAT. I just think picking up on the little things is so great. Matter of fact, I saw an ad for COTTOLENE in one of the submissions that Linda sent out and what a boat load of info I learned from looking up Cottolene on Google!! I ended up at website for the World's Fair website where at the turn of the century, Cottolene had a HUGE unbelievable Pavilion(SP?). I just want everyone to know that there so much is to be found in the old information provided by Linda! And a great Big Thank you to Linda. I have been sharing all this info with my kids! > [Original Message] > From: Linda/Don <donlinda@mybizz.net> > To: <NYGENESE-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 6/13/2003 7:16:57 AM > Subject: [NYGENESE] Genesee co., Sept 23-1865 > > Spirit of the Times > Batavia, Genesee County, New York State > Saturday, September 23-1865 > > Town and Country Items. > > Public Meeting at Bethany. > The citizens of the town of Bethany are requested to assemble at the > County House, on Monday Evening, Sept. 25th, at half past seven o'clock, to > express in a public manner, their deep sorrow on the death of their much > beloved townsman Almon SMITH, who, in the prime of life has been stricken > down by the fell destroyer. > Bethany, Sept. 21, 1865. > Many Citizens. > > Another Fire-Loss of Goods. > Between the hours of three and four o'clock on Monday morning last, the > store occupied by Miss NOWLEN as a Millinery establishment, was found to be > in flames, which had made such headway when discovered, that the family, who > resided over the Store, had to be rescued from the upper windows. The > entire stock was consumed together with Miss N.'s furniture, clothing, &c. > There appears to be a well founded suspicion that the Store had been > robbed and then fired, to conceal the crime, as a sum of money in bills, > amounting to $208, and a gold watch, which were in a bureau draw are > missing, the drawer being saved in a damaged condition. Other circumstances > also tend to the belief that the robbery had been committed. There was an > insurance of $2,000 on the stock of Millinery. > The block adjoining, owned by Story & Ferren, and occupied by Griswold & > __ __slight damage, by the removal, they were otherwise uninjured. > > Death of Almon Smith. > It becomes our sorrowful duty to record the death of Mr. Almon SMITH, of > Bethany, on Wednesday last. Mr. S. was one of the most respected citizens > of the town; being of a kind and genial nature, he had hosts of friends, who > in his death feel that his place cannot easily be filled. He had been to > Long Branch to recruit his impaired health, but had not been there long when > more unfavorable symptoms set in, causing his return home on Sunday last, > since which time he gradually grew worse, and expired on Wednesday > afternoon, at the age of forty one years. Mr. S. leaves one child, his wife > having died about a year ago. > > Genesee Brewery. > This establishment has already commenced its fall brewing, and with the > increased facilities that have been added, no brewery, we believe, in the > state can surpass it in the quality of Ales supplied to the public. Mr. > EAGAR has engaged as experienced brewer who had entire charge of that > department, and within the space of a week or so, hotel and saloon keepers > can be regularly supplied with new ales that we are confident will give > general satisfaction. > > Another Trot To-day - Saturday. > We learn that a race is to come off to-day between John McLEAN's horse > and that of William MOREAU, from the bridge in Batavia to Bushville, for > $100 a side.-Considerable excitement is manifested and a lively time is > anticipated. > > Mr. Massett's Lecture. > The World renowned Stephen MASSETT, (Jeems PIPES of Pipesville,) will > lecture at concert Hall on Friday evening, September 22d. In speaking of > him and his lectures, the N.Y. 'Herald' says:- > "There are few pleasanter ways in which an evening can be spent than at > the entertainment's with which-under the title of "Drifting About"-Mr. > Stephen MASSETT, the popular song writer and humorist, overflowing with fun, > and passing rapidly from the gay to the pathetic, his narratives of > adventure keep the interest of his auditors constantly on the stretch, and > move them alternately from smiles to tears.-Mr. Massett's lectures have > attained great popularity." > > Genesee County Annual Fair. > The weather during the continuance of the County Fair was all that could > be desired. Thousands availed themselves of the chance to take a holiday > and witness the sports and attractions usual on such occasions, and we have > not yet hear of any dissatisfied with the getters up of the programme. > Mr. Dwight KENDALL of Bethany, exhibited a noble pair of steers only 2 > years and 6 months old, that weighed 3,600 lbs, and Mr. Is. DURFY of Byron > showed quite a curiosity in a pair of twin calves, only 5 months and 20 days > old, that weighed 1,100 lbs. > Another novelty in the Hall, was a Knitting machine in operation, which > seemed greatly to perplex and astonish the old ladies, who seemed to think > it was a great innovation on their time-honored business. It certainly is a > wonderful labor-saving machine, as it knits at the rate of from four to five > inches of a sock per minute.--The days of the old fashioned knitting needles > are numbered. > > The "Tipperary Warbler." > The amusing lecturer who was advertised to appear at Concert Hall on > Monday Evening last, as unavoidably detained in Wyoming County by the storm. > He requests us to announce that he will positively fulfill his engagement on > Monday Evening next, Sept. 25th. It will be an interesting entertainment > and will draw a crowded house. > > Farm for Sale. > The Subscriber offers his fertile Farm of 35 Acres, for sale. It is > situate on the Alleghany Road half a mile south of Corfu, in the town of > Darien, Genesee County. > On the farm is an excellent dwelling house with all requisite > appurtenances, two good barns well watered, and fences in good repair. > There are about seven acres of timber, including a good Sugar Bush of 140 > trees. The orchard consists of well selected Apples, Pears, Peaches, > Quinces, Grapes, &c. > Terms of sale made known on application on the premises to > E.C. GRIFFITH, > P.O. address, Corfu. > > MARRIED. > At the residence of _ H. SAFFORD, Esq., in Chicago, Ill., on the _ th > inst., by the Rev.Dr. HUMPHREY, Dr. Orvan A. GLIDDEN to Mary E. PAGE, both > of Batavia, N.Y. > > In Richville, on the 19th inst., at the residence of Rev. Harvey H. > CUTTER, Mr. Charles A. KINNE to Miss Maggie BUXTON, both of Pembroke. > [The substantial remembrance of the editor for publishing the above > notice is duly appreciated. We tender the newly married couple our sincere > wishes, and hope their journey through life may be happy, peaceful and > prosperous.-Ed.] > > DIED. > In East Bethany, on the 17th inst., Miss C.R. HALSEY, aged 25 years. > > In Bethany, on the 20th inst., Almon, son of Mr. Thomas G. SMITH, aged > 41 years. > > At East Pembroke, on the 17th inst., Lucy Jane, wife of Gilo. C. GOULD, > aged __ years 8 months 16 days. > > > > > submitted by > Linda Schmidt > ********************************************* > > > ==== NYGENESE Mailing List ==== > To UN sub go here: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/genesee.html --- Chris Smith --- chrispatti4@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: The #1 provider of the Real Internet.

Would anyone have access to the 1860 census or directories years 1860-1875 and be able to look up a family for me. MESSNER, Jacob/Jakob--b Bavaria 182?? living on a farm in batavia " Franciska---b. Bavaria 1829 wife " August b. Germany, 1853------son Elizabeth b. NY 1856-----dtr. I know they were in the 1870 census as in Batavia and Eliz is living with family Giles Tripp in in another town (Byron) as a servant. No one found at all in 1880 census. I'm still trying to find them, they suppsoedly came to NY in 1853 shortly after birth of August. FHC here is closing for summer. Thank you to anyone who can help. PC

~ Announcing ~ 2nd Annual Fireworks Display ! "Wizard of Oz" Theme Presented by Skylighters of W.N.Y. Saturday, July 5th [Rain-date: Sunday, July 6th] Approx. Time: 10:00 p.m. Lei-Ti Campgrounds, Francis Road, Bethany No entrance/parking fees for Fireworks Presentation Call for info/pricing for daytime camping hours/fees ~ 343 - 8600 Provided for the Bethany Community by the Bethany Baptist 'Church on the Hill'

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Saturday, September 23-1865 Town and Country Items. Public Meeting at Bethany. The citizens of the town of Bethany are requested to assemble at the County House, on Monday Evening, Sept. 25th, at half past seven o'clock, to express in a public manner, their deep sorrow on the death of their much beloved townsman Almon SMITH, who, in the prime of life has been stricken down by the fell destroyer. Bethany, Sept. 21, 1865. Many Citizens. Another Fire-Loss of Goods. Between the hours of three and four o'clock on Monday morning last, the store occupied by Miss NOWLEN as a Millinery establishment, was found to be in flames, which had made such headway when discovered, that the family, who resided over the Store, had to be rescued from the upper windows. The entire stock was consumed together with Miss N.'s furniture, clothing, &c. There appears to be a well founded suspicion that the Store had been robbed and then fired, to conceal the crime, as a sum of money in bills, amounting to $208, and a gold watch, which were in a bureau draw are missing, the drawer being saved in a damaged condition. Other circumstances also tend to the belief that the robbery had been committed. There was an insurance of $2,000 on the stock of Millinery. The block adjoining, owned by Story & Ferren, and occupied by Griswold & __ __slight damage, by the removal, they were otherwise uninjured. Death of Almon Smith. It becomes our sorrowful duty to record the death of Mr. Almon SMITH, of Bethany, on Wednesday last. Mr. S. was one of the most respected citizens of the town; being of a kind and genial nature, he had hosts of friends, who in his death feel that his place cannot easily be filled. He had been to Long Branch to recruit his impaired health, but had not been there long when more unfavorable symptoms set in, causing his return home on Sunday last, since which time he gradually grew worse, and expired on Wednesday afternoon, at the age of forty one years. Mr. S. leaves one child, his wife having died about a year ago. Genesee Brewery. This establishment has already commenced its fall brewing, and with the increased facilities that have been added, no brewery, we believe, in the state can surpass it in the quality of Ales supplied to the public. Mr. EAGAR has engaged as experienced brewer who had entire charge of that department, and within the space of a week or so, hotel and saloon keepers can be regularly supplied with new ales that we are confident will give general satisfaction. Another Trot To-day - Saturday. We learn that a race is to come off to-day between John McLEAN's horse and that of William MOREAU, from the bridge in Batavia to Bushville, for $100 a side.-Considerable excitement is manifested and a lively time is anticipated. Mr. Massett's Lecture. The World renowned Stephen MASSETT, (Jeems PIPES of Pipesville,) will lecture at concert Hall on Friday evening, September 22d. In speaking of him and his lectures, the N.Y. 'Herald' says:- "There are few pleasanter ways in which an evening can be spent than at the entertainment's with which-under the title of "Drifting About"-Mr. Stephen MASSETT, the popular song writer and humorist, overflowing with fun, and passing rapidly from the gay to the pathetic, his narratives of adventure keep the interest of his auditors constantly on the stretch, and move them alternately from smiles to tears.-Mr. Massett's lectures have attained great popularity." Genesee County Annual Fair. The weather during the continuance of the County Fair was all that could be desired. Thousands availed themselves of the chance to take a holiday and witness the sports and attractions usual on such occasions, and we have not yet hear of any dissatisfied with the getters up of the programme. Mr. Dwight KENDALL of Bethany, exhibited a noble pair of steers only 2 years and 6 months old, that weighed 3,600 lbs, and Mr. Is. DURFY of Byron showed quite a curiosity in a pair of twin calves, only 5 months and 20 days old, that weighed 1,100 lbs. Another novelty in the Hall, was a Knitting machine in operation, which seemed greatly to perplex and astonish the old ladies, who seemed to think it was a great innovation on their time-honored business. It certainly is a wonderful labor-saving machine, as it knits at the rate of from four to five inches of a sock per minute.--The days of the old fashioned knitting needles are numbered. The "Tipperary Warbler." The amusing lecturer who was advertised to appear at Concert Hall on Monday Evening last, as unavoidably detained in Wyoming County by the storm. He requests us to announce that he will positively fulfill his engagement on Monday Evening next, Sept. 25th. It will be an interesting entertainment and will draw a crowded house. Farm for Sale. The Subscriber offers his fertile Farm of 35 Acres, for sale. It is situate on the Alleghany Road half a mile south of Corfu, in the town of Darien, Genesee County. On the farm is an excellent dwelling house with all requisite appurtenances, two good barns well watered, and fences in good repair. There are about seven acres of timber, including a good Sugar Bush of 140 trees. The orchard consists of well selected Apples, Pears, Peaches, Quinces, Grapes, &c. Terms of sale made known on application on the premises to E.C. GRIFFITH, P.O. address, Corfu. MARRIED. At the residence of _ H. SAFFORD, Esq., in Chicago, Ill., on the _ th inst., by the Rev.Dr. HUMPHREY, Dr. Orvan A. GLIDDEN to Mary E. PAGE, both of Batavia, N.Y. In Richville, on the 19th inst., at the residence of Rev. Harvey H. CUTTER, Mr. Charles A. KINNE to Miss Maggie BUXTON, both of Pembroke. [The substantial remembrance of the editor for publishing the above notice is duly appreciated. We tender the newly married couple our sincere wishes, and hope their journey through life may be happy, peaceful and prosperous.-Ed.] DIED. In East Bethany, on the 17th inst., Miss C.R. HALSEY, aged 25 years. In Bethany, on the 20th inst., Almon, son of Mr. Thomas G. SMITH, aged 41 years. At East Pembroke, on the 17th inst., Lucy Jane, wife of Gilo. C. GOULD, aged __ years 8 months 16 days. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 2-1865 # 2 Important Treasury Order. Treasury Dep't., Office of Internal Revenue, Wash'ton, Aug. 11, 1865. Sir:--I reply to your letter of the 8th inst., that a receipt executed by a person receiving a package from an express company, when he signs his name in the delivery book of the express company, opposite the description of the property delivered, is, undoubtedly, subject to a stamp duty of two cents as a receipt for property, and if parties making such instruments have neglected heretofore to affix and cancel the proper stamp, it may be done now by complying with the provisions of sections 158 or 163, as the date of the instrument may require. The above named sections empower the collector to remit the penalty if no intention to defraud the revenue appears, otherwise to enforce its payment, if there appears to have been any intention to defraud the government of its dues. Very Respectfully, E.A. ROLLINS, Deputy Com. J.B. HALSTED, Esq., Collector 29th District Batavia, N.Y. The New Book Dora Darling, the Daughter of the Regiment. A tale of the war, romantic and thrilling, with stirring incidents that illustrate the power of human sympathy and woman's tenderness. It carries the reader through the battle field among the sick, wounded and dying, and holds his attention with increasing force until the close. "This is one of the most entertaining and intensely interesting stories which the war has occasioned or called forth. It seems to us superior to "Cudjo's Cave" in native interest and artistic execution, and it also contains less to criticise. Dora is an original character, placed in circumstances of great novelty and exciting picturesqueness. She fills the entire book with the native interest and charm of her personality. The book cannot but be popular. Price $1 50-Christian Enquirer, N.Y. For sale by all Booksellers, or sent postpaid on receipt of price by J.E. Tilton & Co. Miss McCulley's School. Miss S.C. McCULLEY, assisted by Miss Marian SMEAD, will re-open her school in the Land Office building, on Wednesday, September 23, 1865, Miss SMEAD will give lessons in French and Latin and Mr. KLIMITZ (both from Mrs. Bryan's Seminary) will instruct in Music. Bergen High School and Graded School. The fifth term of this school will commence Monday September 11th, 1865, and continue 14 weeks. It is situated in the healthy village of Bergen, and easy access by the N.Y.C. R.R. It employs five teachers; and it will be their object to give a thorough drill in a graded course of instruction. A "Teachers Class" will be organized for the benefit of those who intend to teach. Accommodations for board with the Principal. For particulars send for a circular. B.F. HAMILTON, Principal. Fancy Dyeing! All kinds of Ladies' Garments, as Silk, Woolen, Half Cotton, Berege Dresses, Cloaks, Shawls, etc., Ribbons, Straw Bonnets, cleansed, colored and pressed neatly, Feathers colored, cured and dressed. Gentlemen's Garments colored, cleansed and scoured without ripping. Kid Gloves, Reticules, Kid or Silk Slippers colored and cleansed without soiling the inside, at the lowest cash price. Apply to Mrs. LEHMANN. Main Street, opposite the Post Office, back from the Livery. James Howard WALDO, of Elba, and Ella K. BUELL, of Batavia, have just been appointed to fill the vacancy in the quota of pupils to which Genesee County is entitled in the State Normal School. Burglary. On Wednesday night of last week, the store of I.M. JOSLYN, gunsmith, on Jackson street, was forcibly entered, and several guns, revolvers, &c., stolen therefrom. As yet no clue has been obtained to the thieves. California and Utah Papers. We are under renewed obligations to Mr. Angus L. TOMPKINS, of San Francisco, (formerly of Le Roy,) for quite a package of late files of California and Utah papers. Base Ball Play. On Friday of last week a very closely contested game of Base Ball was played between the "Oatka" Club of Le Roy, and the "Pioneer" Club of Canandaigua, on the grounds of the former. A large number of citizens and visitors assembled to witness the game, and it being so closely contested added greatly to the interest of the occasion. The old "Oatkas" fully sustained their former well earned reputation and came off the victors. There were nine innings, and the scoring stood 27 to 13. George M. HOWK of Le Roy, was Umpire, and J.H. MASON, of Canandaigua, and R.G. GARVIN, of Le Roy, the Scorers. The following is the official report as sent us: Oatkas - R.L. - R. - Fuller - 4 Cameron - 1 Ganson - 5 - 4 Chamberlin - 1 - 1 Allison - 3 - 3 Comstock - 2 - 1 Ladd - 5 - 2 Shedd - 4 - 2 Ballard - 2 - 2 Total - 27 - 20 Pioneers - R.L. - R. Fitzgerland - 2 - 2 Le Fevre - 4 - 1 Barnes - 4 - 1 Gardner - 3 - 2 Blakeley - 1 - 3 Mallory - 4 - 0 Wilcox - 3 - 1 Rand - 4 - 0 Howard - 2 - 2 Total - 17 - 13 The return game is to be played at Canandaigua, on Wednesday next, handbills for which have been issued. Howes' European Circus. The Ohio State 'Journal,' speaking of this great traveling exhibition, which will be in Batavia on the 7th prox., says: Our citizens are on tip toe of expectation to witness the grand spectacular procession of this troop, which will parade our principal streets this morning preparatory to their afternoon and evening exhibitions, which will take place on the Erie street lot, commencing at two and seven o'clock. There is no Circus traveling conducted on such a scale of magnitude as this, nor none which presents such a versatility or novelty of attraction. It requires over a hundred horses to convey it from point to point, and a host of men are employed, in various capacities, besides an immense double troupe of gentlemen and lady artistes. The performance in Mr. CROCKETT's den of wild lions, at the close of the exhibition, is spoken of as the most terrific and startling interest. MARRIED. In the M.E. Church of Alexander, Aug. 8, 1865, by Rev. J.A. SIMKINS, Mr. George P. PACKER, of Corfu, to Miss Hattie E. BIGFORD, of Alexander. DIED. In Batavia, on the 20th ult., Hannah B. relict of the late Dr. Amos TOWNE, formerly of Bakersfield, Franklin Co., Vt., aged 76 years. In Le Roy, on the 30th ult., Minnie, youngest daughter of Henry and Charlotte STE_BER, aged 1 year 5 months. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 2-1865 Cane Seat Chairs Re-seated. AT the Cabinet Ware Rooms of G. & H. Steuber, 74 Main Street, Batavia, over G.W. Hull & Co.'s Shoe Store. Attention Volunteers. The bureau of Military Record have sent to every town in the State a set of Books in which is to be entered a list of all persons from each town, who volunteered in the army and participated in suppressing the late rebellion. The undersigned has received the books for the Town of Batavia, and the same are now being filled up. It is desirable that this record be full and accurate, and therefore all returned Soldiers of this Town are requested to call at the Town Clerk's office and have their names, &c., duly entered. D. SEAVER, Town Clerk. Batavia, Aug. 28, 1865. Another Pioneer Gone. Died, at his residence, in Pavilion, in this County, on the 27th of August, Noah STARR, aged 83 years. The subject of this notice was born near the close of the Revolutionary war, in the town of Danbury, Connecticut, about the time when that town was burned by the British, whence his father's family was driven on that occasion. The relation of this incident in his early childhood by his mother, naturally fostered a feeling of prejudice against that nation in his youthful mind, imbibing at the same time a friendly regard for France, the then great ally of our struggling America. Hence his soul was fashioned in the mould of Democracy when that mould was bright and new during the golden age of tried patriotism. Educated in such a school, no wonder that he remained an ardent lover of Democracy and his Country during the later period of his life. No wonder that he was a Volunteer in the American lines at Fort George, and commanding a Company in the service of his country in the war of 1812. At the close of the war he settled in the town of Wolcott, Wayne Co., in this State, where he remained until the year 1818, when he removed to Pavilion, in this County, where he bought a farm, when he married and reared a family of fourteen children. In the course of time he was blessed with as superabundance of this world's goods, when he settled several of his sons at the West, all of whom are now in prosperous circumstances. The sons, like the father, are all Democrats and fervent lovers of their Country. In the year 1856, a most remarkable incident occurred, the aged father and ten of his sons went to the polls and voted for the principles they had imbibed from childhood and never deserted or betrayed. In the spring of 1825, he was made a Free Mason and continued a faithful member of the Order until the day of his death at which time he was a member of "Olive Branch Lodge," of Le Roy. He was interred with full Masonic honors, and his funeral was one of the largest we have witnessed for some time. being one of the early settlers of this section of Country, and possessed of an amiable and kind disposition he had hosts of friends who deeply deplore his death. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 18-1865 For the Republican Advocate. Could They Have Lived. by Mrs. C.E. Wilson Could they have lived to have seen it, Or heard the glad tidings told, That the stars and stripes were now waving Over the rebel's stronghold. Could he, whose cheek glowed with his ardor To plant them where traitors defied- See them there, gracefully waving, With the flush of joyous pride. Could ear, which gave heed to the calling Of our country to her woe, Hear blessings from millions of freedman Who out of their bondage go, They'd feel amply paid for the trials, Which they have so bravely borne, They'd hail with delight the gloomy night, Which brings such glorious morn. We need no vision, to tell us how Or what the reward shall be Of those who poured their heart's best blood On the shrine of Liberty. Though mysteries veil the ways of God, We trust in his mercy still, We know he will not fail to reward The servant who does his will. We know their name shall engrave be, On the monumental stone, And they immortal honors bear, For the work which they have done. The bleedings of all humanity, Shall on their heads be poured, Be held sacred in our memory, When the Union is restored. East Elba, April 10, 1865. Extra Copies.-We propose to print this morning a few extra copies of this issue of the 'Express,' on book paper, carefully gotten up, which can be obtained at the counting room by persons who desire to preserve it as a memento of the sorrowful extent which it memorializes. 'Buffalo Express of Monday.' The above papers can be had at Wilder's NEWS ROOM. [Death of Pres. Abraham Lincoln] Promotions. Sergeant James F. EMORY, of the 25th N.Y. Battery, has recently been promoted to a Lieutenancy, for his gallantry in battle. Lieut. E., enlisted in the fall of 1862, from this town, where he has many friends who will be proud to hear of his promotion. Sergeants Albert COOK and David D. PARKS, of the same Battery, have likewise been promoted to lieutenants for Gallantry in battle. Captain SOUTHWORTH, of Byron, is in command of the Battery, and he has made good selections of his subordinates. Judge PRINGLE and family are about to sail for Cape Town, Africa, from which place the Judge has been absent for some months, making preparations for his removal. We are extremely sorry to lose the society of Judge PRINGLE an his excellent family, a regret which will be shared by our whole community. An old and honored resident of Batavia, Mr. PRINGLE has won for himself troops of friends, and his apparently permanent removal from here will be seriously regretted by all. Personal.-Among the causalities in the Army of the Potomac, during the recent engagement, we regret to find the name of Lieut. Guy A. BROWN, Adjutant 9th H. Artillery. We are not aware of the nature of the wound, but sincerely trust that it is not of a dangerous character. We see by the papers, that a man named N.B. FARNHAM, of Le Roy, has seduced and eloped with a girl aged 13 years, but was arrested in Monroe County, and committed to jail. The girl afterward attempted to commit suicide by taking corrosive sublimate, but medical efforts saved her life. Proceedings of the County Court and Court of Sessions. Held in the Village of Batavia on the 11th day of April 1865. Hon. Moses TAGGART, County Judge, Samuel CHURCH and M. WELLS HEWITT, Sessions Justices. The People vs. David B. KNOLTON. Indictment for Petit Larceny. Tried and acquitted. The Same vs. John WELCH. Violation of the Excise Law. Plead guilty. The Same vs. Miles GIBBONS. Petit Larceny. Tried and acquitted. The Same vs. Alexander WELCH and others. Riot. Tried and acquitted. The same vs. Michael REBMEISTER. Violation of Excise Law. Plead guilty. The Same vs. Henry GAST. Violation of Excise Law. Tried and convicted. Sentence suspended until next term of this Court. Lyman BURNHAM, appl't against James FARNHAM, respondent. Appeal argued and submitted. Reuben SMEAD, Respondent, against Joseph LUSK, Appellant. Judgment of Justice reversed. William St. JOHN, Respondent against Norris G. CLARK, Appellant. Appeal argued and submitted. John EAGER, Respondent, against Joseph C. WILSON, Appellant. Tried by jury. Verdict for Plaintiff of $25.22. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Wm RATH, age 24, farmer in Stafford, NY married Ella MARKWITZ age 24, on April 17, 1906. Wm's parents were Joseph and Sophia (LUPLOW) RATH. Ella's parents were August and Minnie (WELKE) MARKWITZ (who lived in Rochester, NY). In 1921 Ella and Wm lived in Batavia. If you have any info I would love to hear from you. Thanks, Lisa

Sorry again, If you have any Bergen info, send to Deb Howes....IF you BETHANY info send to Linda Schmidt ! Good thing they are taking over these town pages....I think I need a break!!! Betty Betty bettythomas@charter.net Wicks,Hammond, Heintz,Bradfield,Walbridge - http://BettyT.tripod.com Boylston Historical Society & Museum http://users.rcn.com/boyhisoc/ GenWeb County Coordinator for: Genesee, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenese Wyoming, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywyomin Worcester, MA http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces

I'm pleased to announce that Linda Schmidt is the new host for the Town of Bethany Genealogy Page. There is a new link on the Genesee main page to her new Bethany page. If you have any Bergen info, photos, transcriptions, etc. please contact Linda...she would love to add to the page! Check out the new web page at: http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml If anyone would like to host any of the remaining towns [Alabama, Bethany, and Bergen taken] please contact me. Betty Linda Schmidt Betty bettythomas@charter.net Wicks,Hammond, Heintz,Bradfield,Walbridge - http://BettyT.tripod.com Boylston Historical Society & Museum http://users.rcn.com/boyhisoc/ GenWeb County Coordinator for: Genesee, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenese Wyoming, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywyomin Worcester, MA http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 26-1899 # 3 Victim of Starvation. Harry RUPRECHT, formerly a well known Batavian, died at the Post-Graduate Hospital in New York on Saturday night. after three weeks of intense suffering. While the direct cause of his death undoubtedly was an operation to which he submitted on Thursday of last week, he was starving to death before the operation. For many years he had suffering from indigestion. During the Dewey celebration he was struck by a trolley car. He was not injured enough to lay him up, but his hurts seemed to aggravate his stomach trouble. Three weeks ago he went to the hospital, where it was found that he was suffering from an obstruction in the intestines. He was unable to eat anything from that time on and was only kept alive for some time by means of injections. An operation was finally decided on, but he was unable to rally from it. Mr. RUPRECHT was born in Alsace, France, on February 11, 1853, being a son of the late Frederick RUPRECHT. His parents came to this country when he was an infant and located in Attic. When he was three years old they came to Batavia. For a number of years he was employed by the Union News company, traveling in this and other States. In 1882 he opened a brokerage office in Batavia, which he conducted until 1886, since which time he had been a stock broker on the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange in New York. He is survived only by his mother and one brother, Chares H. RUPRECHT of Batavia. The latter went to New York on Sunday night and returned with the remains this morning. The funeral was held from the family residence, No. 206 Washington avenue, at 3 p.m. today. Moses P. Malloch of Bergen. Bergen.-Moses P. MALLOCH, who had been ill five weeks upon whom a surgical operation was performed last Thursday, died Sunday at 11 p.m. If he had lived until the first of next month he would have been 74 years old. Mr. MALLOCH was born in the town of Riga, where he lived until he was four years old, when his father moved to the farm in Le Roy, now owned by A. LUSCHER. In 1854 Mr. MALLOCH moved back to the farm on which he was born; in 1862 to this village, where he spent two years; in 1865 to the farm in Le Roy, now owned by James BARR, on which he spent 16 years; then to Le Roy village, where he lived 11 years; then to this village six years ago. His wife, whom he married May 4, 1854, and who died August 1, 1889, in Le Roy, was Christiana McPHERSON, a sister of Alexander J. McPHERSON of Le Roy. Their five sons are all living; Peter in Kalamazoo, Frank in Grand Rapids, Edwin and Henry in Le Roy and Donald in Boston. Their daughter Nettie died August 6, 1880, aged 11 years, and their daughter, Anna, September 24, 1865, 32 years. Mr. MALLOCH also leaves two sisters, Miss Christa of this village and Miss Margaret of Dansville, Ia., and a brother, Peter MALLOCH of Villisca, Ia. Wherever he lived, Mr. MALLOCH commanded the respect and confidence of his neighbors, and the announcement of his death will be received with sorrow by a large number of friends. The funeral will be held at the house Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. J.E. LYNN, upon whose ministry Mr. MALLOCH was a regular attendant while in health, conducting the service. The burial will take place in the Mumford cemetery. Christmas Reception. Byron.-Harry BABBAGE, teacher of the Transit school, and his wife were tendered a pleasant Christmas reception at S.C. PRATT's on Saturday evening by his pupils and others to the number of 100. Mr. and Mrs. BABBAGE were presented a fine hanging lamp by the pupils, Mr. PRATT making the presentation speech. A musical and literary programme was rendered and a bountiful repast was served by the ladies of the district. At one of the tables sat Harry and Josiah MERRIMAN and Mr. and Mrs. Robert CARRUTHERS, whose united ages are 337 years. The Messrs. MERRIMAN have lived in the district 75 years. A Christmas programme was carried out in school district No. 6 on Friday afternoon. There was a Christmas tree. The Byron Union school is closed this week. Principal KNEALE is at his home in North Bergen. Mrs. William KREGER is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. HALSTEAD and daughter of Carlton are guests at William HERBERT's, Miss Katharine KING of New York and Miss Bertha KING of Cordovia are spending the holidays with their father, R.W. KING. Mr. and Mrs. Seth HALL and daughter Ida of Rochester spent Christmas with Mr.and Mrs. I.A. TODD. J.D. MILLER of Batavia spent Sunday and Christmas at his father's. Charles BENNETT of Batavia spent Christmas with his parents, Mr.and Mrs. A.F. BENNETT. Mr. and Mrs. C.E. FELLOWS and Mrs. Mary E. JEWELL of Rochester spent Christmas with Mr.and Mrs. S. HALL. Mr. and Mrs. A.E. BOWER of Akron are spending a few days with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. ADAMS. Anna TRUMAN and Edward JOSLYN of Oakfield spent Christmas at their father's. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis WELDGEN and daughter Genie spent Christmas with Mr. WELDGEN's brother, Frank WELDGEN of Batavia. Mr. and Mrs. C.O. RANO of Buffalo spent Christmas at Dr. A. PRINCE's. Marion MILLER, who attends the Batavia High school, is at home to spend the holidays. Bertha BROWN, who attends the Brockport Normal school, is also at home. Charles MILLER, who has been spending a few days at Dr. L.B. ANDREWS's in Rochester, has returned home. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 26-1899 # 2 Quiet and Cold. But There Was No Sleighing For Christmas--Fine Holiday Trade Christmas passed off as quietly in Batavia as was anticipated. The seasonable services in churches on Saturday evening, Sunday and yesterday, announced in THE NEWS, were carried out according to the programmes. There was good winter weather, minus sleighing. Quite a little snow fell on Sunday, following a disagreeable rain, but not enough to make traveling for cutters. The atmosphere was just frosty enough to make it pleasant to be out doors. At the interesting entertainment at the First Baptist church on Saturday night each of the Sunday school classes furnished a single feature. Herbert HARDING's class received a prize for furnishing the best feature, entitled "Christmas Morning at the First Baptist Church." Nine members of the Sunday school were baptized at the Sunday evening service. One hundred subscriptions to the 'Forward,' a young people's journal, were presented on Sunday to members of the Intermediate department of the Presbyterian Sunday school. Mrs. Adelaide R. KENNY sent Secretary YATES of the Relief association $10 to be expended for the benefit of poor children. Mr. YATES purchased 100 bags of candy and 100 oranges and in a rig donated by Liveryman WILLIAMS distributed them to little ones yesterday. Batavia merchants never enjoyed a more profitable holiday trade than this year. People seemed to have plenty of money and they spent it freely. The business done by the express companies was larger than last year, both in receipts and shipments. The packages were also larger and more valuable. On the other hand the amount of mail matter handled at the Postoffice was smaller than a year ago. Took His Employer's Cash. Le Roy.-John McCONNELL, an employe of Lawrence TURNER of Mumford, was sent to this village on Friday by his employer, for whom he drew $87 from the Bank of Le Roy. TURNER started a search for him at noon, when McCONNELL did not return, as planned, and ascertained that the man had driven to Avon, where TURNER's rig was found in a shed. TURNER yesterday received the bank book by mail from Buffalo. McCONNELL is still missing. William CARR is in the county jail in Batavia serving thirty days on a commitment issued by Justice HOOKER. CARR got drunk Saturday night and Deputy-Sheriff BRYANT arrested him. Hurley - Skinner. Le Roy.- A pretty wedding occurred at the residence of Dr. S.W. SKINNER, brother of the bride, at high noon yesterday, when Miss Jessie F. SKINNER of Scottsville and Albert J. HURLEY of Macedon were united by the Rev. D.L. MARTIN in the presence of a few friends and relatives. The rooms were decorated with plants and flowers, evergreen and holly, presenting an attractive Christmas scene. Mr. and Mrs. HURLEY will reside in Macedon. Personal. Le Roy.-N.B. KEENEY has returned from South Dakota, where he has been for several months. Christmas guests included Edward SHEPARD of the Syracuse University, Charles H. BALL and John SHEPARD of New York,, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley DOYLE and Herbert HUSTED of Rochester, J. Edward SCANLAN and Jerry MURPHY of Buffalo, Frank WEBBER of Caledonia, Charles KINNIE and family of Buffalo, Louis WEINMAN and family of Rochester, John HORGAN and family of Buffalo, Mr.and Mrs. M.C. KEMBER of Perry, Fred BARROWS of Rochester and Mr. and Mrs. Harry BALDWIN of Geneseo. W.H. STOWELL, editor of the Auburn (Neb) 'Record,' who has been a guest of his father, L.K. STOWELL, for six weeks, returned home with his wife and two sons this morning. Miss Anna KARSLAKE, who is engaged as teacher in a kindergarten at New Rochelle, is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James KARSLAKE. Mrs. George H. WELLS held a reception at her residence on Church street last evening. HEWITT's orchestra discoursed a programme of fine music. Extensive Lumber Business During the week E.J. TUNISON, who has an office and lumber yard at the corner of Jackson and Ellicott streets, has unloaded six cars of coal and five cars of lumber. Since Mr. TUNISON purchased the lumber and coal business from George C. WASHBURN, his business has steadily increased. A late arrival is a quantity of 3/8, 1/2, and 1/8 inch beaded North Carolina ceiling, 7/8 and 1 2/8 inch North Carolina flooring, __t and flat grain, also 7/8 and 1 1/8 inch boards six inches wide and upwards, dressed on two sides. He also carries a full line of base, casings and mouldings in same. Full stock of white pine lumber. All kinds of coal on sale at the yard or delivered. Telephone 102-d. Red Gum the Great Cough Cure. Large bottles, 25c. W.S. & J.J. Patterson. Full dress shirts and white ties at Lord's. Mrs. Susannah Liles of Riga Riga.-Mrs. Susannah LILES died on Sunday forenoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.B. BEARDSLEY, a mile south of this village, aged 92 years. She was born in England; lived in the United States 48 years; and in Riga five months. She leaves six daughters and two sons, all of whom are married. Her husband, A.C. LILES, died nine years ago. The funeral will be held at the house tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock. The burial will be in the Riga cemetery. Mrs. William Bhome of Churchville. The funeral of Mrs. William BHOME, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. NEWMAN of Churchville, was held at the M.E. church in Alexander on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. A.H. MASON officiating. She leaves one other daughter, Mrs. KENLINE of Darien; two sons, Fred and Albert BHOME of Attica, and one sister, Mrs. William GRUNNER of Attica. Mrs. Sophia Bolt of Stafford. Mrs. Sophia BOLT died on Saturday afternoon at the County House from old age, aged 92 years. She had been an inmate of that institution for seven years, going there from Stafford. She is survived by one son, Christopher BOLT of Stafford. Lehigh Valley Coal. For Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna coal the best quality and lowest prices, go to Arthur Ferris, Center street. F.J. Stakel is sole agent for Harper Whiskey in Batavia. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 26-1899 Another Chicken Thief Caught. Chief of Police WARD of Depew telephoned Police headquarters on Saturday that John RYAN, who was wanted for being implicated in stealing J. Bert JONES's chickens, was in custody in that place. Officer HORSCH went to Depew and brought RYAN back on Saturday night. He was arraigned in Police court and pleaded guilty. He wanted to settle with Mr. JONES and an adjournment was taken until 2 p.m. today. In default of $100 bail he was committed to jail. This afternoon RYAN settled with Mr. JONES and sentence was suspended. Chicken Pie Supper. The Church Aid society of the Presbyterian church will serve a holiday chicken-pie supper in the church parlors from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the popular price of 25 cents. Come and bring your family. There will be music and other good things. No admission. 1900 calendars, dainty, neat, attractive and useful. 10c, 25c and 50c. Jewell's Pharmacy. High School Basketball Team. The High School boys have organized a basketball team with the following members: Clarence HOUSEKNECHT, captain; Harry J. DODGSON, Newell CONE< John TRAIN, Mark JUDD, Roy WILLIAMSON, John PRATT and Charles SCHLENKER. The team will play the Y.M.C.A. in the gymnasium this evening. Quance Brothers' Offer to Pavilion. QUANCE Brothers, whose shoe factory in Batavia burned on the night of election day, have offered to locate in Pavilion if the people in that town will give them a bonus of $1,500 and a building rent free for five years. They promise to employ between 25 and 35 hands. Pavilion people will try to raise the money. IT is the proposed to use an old Universalist church as a factory. Curley-Pirie. Miss Maud PIRIE of Rochester and Edward CURLEY of Batavia were united in marriage in Rochester on Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. CURLEY left on a wedding trip to New York and Philadelphia and on their return will reside in Batavia, where the groom is employed in J.F. GARNIER's cigar factory. Gillete & Prentice Dissolve. The shoe firm of GILLETTE & PRENTICE was dissolved today by mutual consent. The business will be continued by Ralph W. GILLETTE. L.A. PRENTICE, the retiring member, states that he is not yet ready to make public his business plans for the future. Thomas Moynihan of East Pembroke. Thomas MOYNIHAN died at his home in East Pembroke at 7 o'clock last night from paralysis, aged 79 years. He had been in ill health about three years and recently suffered several shocks. He was a native of Ireland, but came to this country about 48 years ago, and during the past forty years had resided in East Pembroke. Mr. MOYNIHAN leaves a widow; two sons, Ambrose and George MOYNIHAN of Buffalo, and four daughters, Mrs. William KIRBY of Akron, Mr.s James McMANNUS of Corfu and Ellen and Julia MOYNIHAN of East Pembroke. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church, East Pembroke, at 10 a.m. on Thursday and the interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Batavia. Mrs. E.L. Kenyon of Jamestown. Mrs. Mary Louise KENYON, wife of Edward L. KENYON, who for many years was a prominent merchant in Batavia, being a member of the firm of E.L. & G.D. KENYON, died at her home in Jamestown at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, aged 56 years. Mrs. KENYON, whose maiden name was TAMLIN, was married to Mr. KENYON in Hartford, Conn., in 1883. besides her husband, she is survived by a stepson, E. Porter KENYON, her father, two brothers and two sisters. The remains will be brought to Batavia at 4:13 p.m. tomorrow and will be taken to the Batavia cemetery for interment. Mrs. Charles H. Woodard of Buffalo. Mrs. Lovilla H. WOODARD, wife of Dr. Charles H. WOODARD, formerly of Batavia, died yesterday at her home, No. 850 West avenue, Buffalo, aged 41 years. The funeral will be held from the house at 5 p.m. tomorrow. The interment will be at Atlanta. Funeral of Mrs. Baldwin The funeral of Mrs. Helen BALDWIN, who died suddenly at her home in West Bethany on Saturday morning from the effects of oxalic acid, taken by mistake, was held from the house at 2 p.m. today. Coroner SNOW made an investigation of her death and, deeming an inquest unnecessary, granted a certificate of death. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Since family was found in Batavia in 1870 I am hoping that someone can tell me where to get census of 1875 or do a look up for the names below. I am hoping someone has access to this info. I am presently laid up with back problem again The library here - ( almost a 200 miles round trip drive) only has the Federal census, and the FHC is gtting ready to close until late Sep't. (which is anothr long ride, 80 mi. r/t) I am looking for information on GENESEE COUNTY WESTERN NEW YORK-BATAVIA MESSNER, Jacob/Jakob approx age 50 -farmer- b. Bavaria,Germany MESSNER, Franciska approx age 47----wife----b. Bavaria, Germany also a daughter Messner, Elizabeth- b. NY age abt. 23.. SHE HAD BEEN A SERVANT WITH TRIPP FAMILY IN BYRON SHOWN ON THE 1870 CENSUS.... ALL AGES WOULD BE FOR THE 1875 CENSUS. None of the family found on the 1880 census.and do not appear again until 1900 living in NJ next to Messner, August , b. Germany 1853 ( son of Jacob and Franciska) I think Jacob may have died by 1880 and Franciska moved in with another family but that's only a thought. Possibly they moved to NYC but not found there either in 1880......and only Frnaciska and daughter are found ( as widows) in NJ in the 1900 census, along with August and his family. It's what happened between tht's a complete mystery. I did send a letter off to The German consult for information as to where to find birth and marriage certificates, for Bavaria. Unfortunatly they wrote back in German and I cannot understand any of it. I am waiting until I can make a copy and bring to someone for translation. Thank you to anyone who can help in discovery.

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 24-1897 Batavian's Narrow Escape. Henry G. BLAKE's confession in the matter of the kidnapping of the CONWAY boy in Albany fills 13 columns of the Albany 'Argus.' A part of it is of local interest in Batavia, and a well-known Batavian may congratulate himself that he is still permitted to engage in business and indulge in the pursuit of happiness. BLAKE was telling of conversations with WARNER and HARDY when they were discussing means of raising the wind, and in his confession said: "Then he went on to speak of a good opportunity in a town known as Batavia in Western New York-this was WARNER. I think he alluded to me before the fact that he had lived there a long time-I have forgotten whether he told me he was born there or not, but he knew the place very well and lived there certainly a number of years, and he spoke of the president of a bank there who was wealthy, as things in the country go, in his own right and who would come with several other children into about two million that his father had left there, and would be good for any reasonable amount of money from his bank. It was a man by the name of TOMLISON or THOMPSON, and he was a man that could easily be taken at night on his way home and led right off, that he wouldn't open his head; and he thought it was a very easy thing to do and he thought there was twenty to thirty thousand collars in it and an awful easy ting to do. Well, there was some little talk of that-I have forgotten now just what, but elicited some remarks on the part of both of us." HARDY, however, suggested the CONWAY enterprise, and finally the CONWAY boy was stolen by WARNER. At the State School. Six new sewing machines have been received at the State School for the Blind. There have also been received seven new typewriting machines. Miss BLOUNT will have charge of the pupils studying typewriting when the School opens on Wednesday of next week. The enrollment of pupils this year will be equal to that of last year and would probably be larger if there was room. Many applications have come in this year. Last year about 140 pupils were cared for, although the School only accommodates 120. At the County Fair the School's exhibit did well. A premium was secured on a hammock and on a sample of crochet work, and three premiums were received on exhibitions of sewing, all done by blind children. The bay windows reaching the full height of the main building on the east and west sides are completed and the walls of the Industrial building, now in course of erection, have reached the second story. Thieves in Two Houses. While Elmer KELLOGG and family were at the Fair yesterday their house on the Alexander road, 1 1/2 miles from this village, was entered by thieves. Entrance must have been gained by the use of a key, as all doors and windows were locked just as when the family left home. The house was carefully ransacked by the thieves and the contents of the bureaus were strewn about the rooms. The only article missing is a razor, which was taken from a cupboard. The thieves evidently were after money, as several pieces of clothing belonging to Mr. KELLOGG were handy, but were not taken. In the cupboard with the razor were silver, knives, forks and spoons, but none is missing. A small chest in which valuable papers were kept was ransacked and the contents spread out upon the bed. The robbery is supposed to have been the work of tramps. Thieves gained an entrance to the Mrs. S.E. TOMLINSON house on East Main street on Wednesday night by smashing in a rear window. Apparently the marauders went all through the house, but took nothing away. A sideboard, the drawers of which were locked but in which there was nothing, was broken open, the burglars having the trouble for their pains. In a nearby closet was a quantity of silverware, but this was overlooked. A trunk in the house was also ransacked, and among the other articles was a gold necklace. In pulling out the contents of the trunk this necklace was unobserved. Farm Wanted! Two houses and lots, centrally located, to exchange for a farm of 75 or 100 acres within three miles of Batavia. Houses clear of incumbrance and in firstclass condition. Plenty of Money to Loan on First Mortgage Security Call on or Address E.E. LEAVENWORTH, No. 5 Commercial Building. When in Want of a Fine Quality of Bottled Beer Order a Case of Rochester Brewing Co.'s Bohemian. Put up in "Crown" stopper bottles-latest thing out. Eagar & Co. Goods Delivered. Telephone-71. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************