The Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 13-1914 # 2 News from Other Towns Indian Reservation. the Indian band has been engaged to play at the Rochester Industrial Exposition the second week. As usual they will appear in Indian costumes which make them the decided novelty that they are. Labor Day visitors at Robert SHANK's residence in Akron were: Casper PETERS and Elton GREENE of Tuscarora reservation; McRay SYKE of Buffalo; Freeman JOHNSON, Emily and Dora POODSY of Rochester. Several of the Indian boys and girls attend the Akron school, among them being Leander SYKE, Lottie SYKE, Raymond DEWEY, Moses, William and Russell HILL; Russell BLUEYE and Gilbert SHANKS. Harrison POODSY, Ex-Carlisler, is busily engaged doing painting and papering, which trade he learned at Carlisle. East Pembroke. About 40 enjoyed the annual PICKWORTH family reunion at the home of Mrs. Agnes MARTIN on Monday. A base ball game between the young men and women, with Squire WEBSTER of Batavia as umpire, was played. Guests were present from Batavia, Corfu, Alabama and Elba. The High School opened on Tuesday with about 150 pupils in attendance. Miss Grace SAFFORD has declined an appointment to a position in Washington, D.C., and will continue as preceptress of the High School. E.A. SEAMONS & Son are installing a hot water heating system in Heston CLEVELAND's residence. Chares BROWN, Sr., Central station agent at West Batavia is having a two weeks' vacation and with his wife and daughter Helen, is on a trip to Rochester and Syracuse. Miss Myrtle VRODENBURG has returned to Kenmore to resume teaching in the public school. Miss Elva OWENS is ill. Miss Daisy HATCH has returned from visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard TANNER of Honeoye Falls. Mrs. Lizzie COAN of Rockford, Ill., is the guest of Miss Anna MULLANEY. Dr. and Mrs.. Ralph PETLISON, formerly of this place, now of Willard, have been guests of friends in town. Arthur MUNSON who has been employed at Niagara Falls, has returned home. Mrs. Webb SEAMANS who has been in the Batavia hospital three weeks for a serious operation, has returned home. Be careful of ice water. Doctors say it retards digestion. CONGRESS Beer aids it. Let us have your order for a case. S.M. DURHAM, Distributor. Adv. North Pembroke. The Ladies' Aid Society was entertained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Agnes MARTIN of East Pembroke. Supper was served to about 40, the collection being $4.15. The receipts of the ice cream sociable held at Roselle NORRIS's were $15.15. Mr. and Mrs. C.D. PLUE pleasantly entertained at dinner on Monday, covers being laid for 26. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bert SHOT and Mr. and Mrs. Edward BRAUNSON and daughter, all of Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DWYER and sons of New York and Miss Marguerite DWYER of Buffalo have been guests at Patrick DWYER's. Pembroke. The Rev. Mr. ENGLE will officiate at the services of the church of Christ at 10:30 a.m. The Sunday School will meet at noon. No evening service will be held. Clark MOORE of Hampton, Va., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. E.F. PHELPS. La Verne BURRILL has returned to Buffalo after a visit with his brother, Claude H. BURRILL. Ralph GLIDDEN has purchased a Chevrolet auto. Mrs. Josephine WATSON has returned from a three months stay in Buffalo with her son, Charles CARPENTER. Miss Katherine MILLIMAN has returned to Avon after spending several days with Mrs. Augusta RUSSELL. Mr. and Mrs. ALLEN and children have returned to Buffalo, after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Russell ALLEN. William KENYON has gone to Montana to purchase a couple cars of horses. Mrs. George HOWARD has returned from a visit in Honeoye Falls. Mrs. W.J. CHILDS and Mrs.. Julia _OCINE have returned from a visit in Buffalo. Darien. The members of the W.H.C.C. together with their families, enjoyed their annual picnic at the home of Mr.and Mrs. PERRY on Monday. All had a thoroughly good time. The men will return the compliment of the ladies by giving a corn roast in the near future. Mrs. Elizabeth M. CONNER and Mrs. D.E. FORD, who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. FRANK, have returned to New York. Mrs. M.J. KLIFFLE of Buffalo, spent Labor Day in Darien. Joe REBSTOCK has been the guest of Mr.and Mrs. C.H. HOTCHKISS. Fargo. Miss Ella HARRIGAN, Alexander, spent Sunday with Mrs. William MORFORD. Mr.and Mrs.. Albert KOBLER of Buffalo spent Sunday with MR. and Mrs.. HEBDING. Miss Florence BACKMAN of Buffalo has been spending a few days with Alice FUHRMANN. District School No. 10 has opened; Miss Laura SMITH of Corfu as teacher. Max SNYDER spent Wednesday in Buffalo. Arthur SNYDER has been spending a few days with his aunt, Mrs. William HUNTER of Moscow. Miss Alice GESSE has entered the Corfu Training Class. She formerly attended the Alden high school. Mrs. Ordo HEBDING, Misses Clara, Flora and Irene SACK spent Friday in Buffalo. Miss Clara COLBY has been spending a week with her aunt, Mrs. Emile GESSE. Mrs. METZ and son of Buffalo have been the guests of Mrs. Wilhelmina GESSE. Mr.and Mrs.. Carl FALING of Buffalo have bee guests of her parents, Mr.and Mrs. George WITTMAN. Carlton COFRAN of Buffalo visited his uncle, Elmer COFRAN, last week. Miss Lydia McCLURG and niece, Miss Dorothy BERG, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. James GAY of Lancaster. Mr.and Mrs.. Colburn KENNEDY and family spent the latter part of the week with Mr.and Mrs.. Fred GESSE of Lancaster. Gordon GESSE, son of Fred GESSE of Ray, has been the guest of her cousin, Carl WITTMAN. Mr.and Mrs. Philip GETZMAN, Jr., Arthur and William GETZMAN and Mrs. Philip GETZMAN spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George WITTMAN. Mrs. Thomas INGRAM and Mrs. Harry BURDURF visited Mr.and Mrs. Ray STAFFORD and Mrs. William MORFORD, Sunday. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

The Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 26-1914 # 2 Oakfield News The grange will meet in Fellows' hall, Saturday afternoon, October 3. During the lecturer's hour a program on "The Cost of Producing Farm Products" will be carried out under the direction of Bryant W. TAYLOR. Supper will be served under the supervision of Mrs. Herman PETERS. Mrs. Mary BOND, Mrs. Walter FROSDICK and Mrs. E.N. FARNSWORTH will entertain St. Michael's Guild at a thimble party at Mrs. BOND's, Tuesday afternoon. School Tax Collector Edward A. McCULLOUGH has received the tax roll and will collect taxes, either at Heckroth and Stevens's store, or his residence on Gibson street at 1% until October 24th, after which the rate will be 5%. The amount of the tax is $4,676.65 and the rate is $7 10 per $1,000 ($8.70 last year). The assessed valuation of taxable property is $658,691.83 ($120,000 increase over last year). Frank JAQUITH has broken ground for two bungalows on Maple avenue. H.E. STEVENS is having his house on Webber avenue wired for electric lights. A committee composed of Rev. S. D. ANGEL, F. PELO, A.J. BROWN, and Thomas McTARNAGHAN from the Presbyterian church and Rev. Elmer E. JONES, F.E. WRIGHT, G.W. HAXTON and C.B. ANTHONY of the Methodist church, met at the latter church, Thursday evening, to discuss plans for a revival campaign. The town board held a meeting on Wednesday evening to consider the resignation of H.E. STEVENS, as constable, but the latter withdrew his resignation before any action was taken. Mrs. Truman JOSLYN and daughter, Bessie, of Caledonia, have been guests of Mrs. Edward DRINEHARDT. William GLOVER has returned from Hilton, Ont. Augustus F. HINT has moved to Alabama to the place on South Main street he recently purchased of William STEVENS, who leaves for California October 1st. North Oakfield. Miss Una PHILLIPS, of Hamburg, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles PHILLIPS. Mr. and Mrs. Ora CARSON of Medina visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilber CARSON, Wednesday. Apple picking has commenced. Mr. and Mrs. William HALE, Jr., attended the funeral of Richmond HALE at Alabama Thursday. Charles HABICUST visited Oakfield friends, Thursday. Charles PHILLIPS is ill. George SKINNER, who recently had an operation on his brain, is seriously ill at the Batavia hospital. Elba Briefs. Rev. D. SHORTS has been on the sick list. W.A. BROCKWAY has been appointed a deputy election inspector for this county. Wilson HILL, of Buffalo, Harry HILL and sister, Marie, of Albion, and Mrs. Luella McGINNIS, of Buffalo, have been guests at J.S. WILFORD's. Roy JENKINS of Rochester has been the guest of his sister, Pauline JENKINS. Rev. D. SHORTS and wife moved to South Canisteo, where he has been assigned a charge. Rev. Mr. WAGNER of Syracuse is to be the new pastor of the Methodist church. Rev. J.D. THOMAS has returned from his trip to his home in Wales, and preached on Sunday at the Presbyterian church. The Presbyterian church and parsonage are being painted, and some improvements made to the latter. submitted by L.Schmidt

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 7-1865 An Old Landmark Preserved. The renovation of and repairing of the old Batavia Land Office building, aside to the improvement of the West end of the Village, has been viewed with considerable interest by our oldest citizens and all those who desire to see preserved the landmarks of olden times. Not only has the Land Office itself been generally overhauled, but the stone wall extending from the South westerly boundary of the lot along the Creek bank to the bridge has been re-built and restored to its former condition-a work of no small labor and expense. For a number of years past, the old pile, like the outer walls on the Creek, had been suffered to run to decay. The roof, plaster, paint and front stone work damaged by leaks, neglect and filth, had become most unsightly. At one time the building was supposed to be of little or no value beyond the material in the walls. The experiment of restoring it and preserving the exterior has proved very successful, and from the outside, the building surrounded by grand old trees, looks as finely as it ever did in former days. In this building for many years David E. EVANS, H.J. REDFIELD, B. PRINGLE, the elder MIX, J.S. SMITH, and other well remembered citizens its history belongs, not to Batavia but is connected with all the earlier career and incidents of the Holland Purchase. From its structure it is better fitted for a primary school or public offices than any private residence, and for school purposes will probably be devoted in future. When the grounds are put in order the location is one of remarkable attraction. The large and handsome mansion built by Major WILLIAMS on the STEVENS place, the Land Office improvements, and the expenditures of Mr. EAGAR in improving the grounds adjacent to the brewery are, we trust, but the commencement of long needed changes in the aspect of Western Batavia. In this connection it is not improper to say that when the old Creek wall from the bridge to the Mill shall be re-built, and the rough and uninviting grounds about the Genesee Mills put still further in order by the planting of trees or other changes-the bridge having been uncovered and vastly improved-the appearance of that part of the Village will be the delight of all passers by most pleasantly improved. MARRIED. In Batavia, on the 4th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Frank H. BARNARD, of Mendon, Monroe Co., to Martha, eldest daughter of Silas E. HOLLISTER, Esq. DIED. At the residence of Mr. Royal N. CLEMENTS, in Bethany, on the 29th ult., John BLAKE, aged 25 years. Hostilities are again resumed !!! Fighting Already Commenced! A Call for A Million of Men ! Each to have a pair of Tap Soled Boots ! They will Tread down all Opposition ! Their Good Boots The Secret of Success. The Men Lavish in their Praise ! Batavia Highly Honored ! She Furnishes The Matchless Boots ! McWILLIAMS Receiving Notoriety !! The Buffalo Mammoth Boot and Shoe House A Great Success ! We would state a few other facts to the thinking community. It is high time that the miserable trash that has flooded the market in the Shape of Boots and Shoes were done away with and the people will be glad to know that we have taken the proper steps in the right direction to accomplish this great desideratum. Farmers call and see those tap sole boots, we will match them against the world, as cheap as the cheapest and as good as the best, and everything sold warranted. McWILLIAMS & Son, No. 67 Main Street, Batavia N.Y. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Hi all, I'm looking for the cemetery where my g-g-aunt, Elizabeth (Libbie) FAGAN McCLURG, is buried. Notes found in Le Roy House from a g-aunt list her as being buried "in Gilfillans", but I have never heard of a cemetery by that name!! She died c1876; her family lived in Covington, in Wyoming County, and her husband, William McCLURG, lived in Pavilion, in Genesee County at the time of his death, some 60 years later. He is said to be buried in Covington, but he did remarry, so he wasn't necessarily buried with Elizabeth. Has ANYONE ever heard of a cemetery by ANY name sounding ANYTHING like Gilfillans, in the vicinity of the Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston County "corner"?? THANKS!!! Joan

The Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 26-1914 Miss Sybil DORF has returned from a visit of several weeks with relatives in Chicago. Mr.and Mrs. BLOOM, of Buffalo, have been guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. William ESS. The W.C.T.U. met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. McCRORY. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist church met on Thursday afternoon at the church. William BUTCHER has been the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas L. BARBER, of Batavia. Miss Louis SCHULTZ and Ephraim S. VAIL, both of this place, were married last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother by Rev. C.E. BROWN, in the presence of only immediate relatives. They will reside in this place. Station Agent MARCO and family have been on his annual vacation in Chemung county. Mrs. L.C. MILLER has been visiting in Wolcott. Mrs. M. TUTTLE of Perry has been a guest at W.H. PARKER's. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. SLEEPER have gone to Madison, Wis., to visit relatives. About fifty members of the Board of Trade from Batavia visited the Western New York Farm Co.'s property last Wednesday afternoon to see the progress made. A fine dinner was served the party at 6 p.m. Mrs. E.B. WILFORD has been visiting relatives in Batavia. A dog quarantine has been placed on some of the dogs in a part of this town. The evaporator at the railroad station has been started for the season. Mrs. Lillian BACON and Mrs. Irene WILLIAMS of Batavia have been visiting friends in town. Miss Frances GRAHAM has returned to her school at Tonawanda. Irving DRIGGS has gone to Buffalo to enter the law school. Theatrical Miss Billie Burke in "Jerry" at the Star Miss Billie Burke will bring her latest and biggest hit and, incidentally, the only American and most amusing play she has ever been seen in, to the Star Theatre, Buffalo, on October 1, 2 and 3. "Jerry" is the title of the piece and it is also the name of the heroine whom Miss Burke impersonates. Mrs. Catherine Chisholm Cushing, who wrote "Kitty MacKay," one of the very few plays that ran all last season in New York and who has two other successes to her credit-"The Real Thing," in which Miss Henrietta Crosman appeared, and "Widow by Proxy," which Miss May Irwin played, wrote it. "Jerry" is a conscienceless young woman from Chicago who wakes up in a sleepy Philadelphia suburb. Some of her relatives live in the Quaker City neighborhood and she comes to visit them. She is the sort of a girl who sees what she wants and takes it with the same scruples that used to actuate the famous James brothers in their dealings with other people's property. The thing that "Jerry" sees, wants and takes in the play is--a man. He is a handsome man, but considerably older than she is. Besides, he is the fiancé of her aunt--and has been for twenty years. That makes no difference to "Jerry." She wants him for her own husband and how she got him is told by the play. Her methods are amusing and unique and they enable charming Miss Burke to show her fascinating personality off to the very best possible advantage. Charles Frogman has always made a point of giving Miss Burke the very best possible supporting company and the cast of "Jerry" is entirely up to--maybe a little ahead of--the standard. Alabama. Death of Infant Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDONALD of Middleport spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. SNYDER. Frank COBB is in Batavia, where he is being treated for rheumatism by Dr. J.J. KING. The thirteen-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Fred GILBERT is dead after an illness of only a few days. Miss Theo CAPLE of Scottsville is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. SNYDER. The ladies of the Baptist church served supper in the church parlors Friday, from 6 to 8 o'clock. North Elba. Mr. and Mrs. Charles HABICUST and daughter, Mabel, of Oakfield visited at Herman A. LAMKA's on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William J. LEMKE entertained an automobile party from Buffalo on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C.C. PHELPS and daughter, Dorris, spent Wednesday at Albion. George BERG of Buffalo is visiting his mother, Mrs. Amelia BERG. Miss Catharine DEIS spent Sunday at this place. Regular Saharas. John D. WELLS in the Buffalo 'News' says: "The modern woman arranges her motor veil like an Arab," says a fashion journal. And her husband frequently drinks like a camel. How delightfully Oriental we sand-diggers are getting! Mortuary Record. Augustus WARREN of Pembroke who, while in a delirious state, leaped from a third story window at the Batavia hospital, Wednesday morning, died that night, the cause of death being pneumonia. Mr. WARREN submitted to an operation last Monday at the hospital for kidney trouble, and his delirious condition was the result of an attack of septic pneumonia. Mr. WARREN, who was born in Pembroke, was 37 years of age, and had been a resident of Batavia for five years. About seven years ago, Mr. WARREN moved back to Pembroke. Mr. WARREN is survived besides his wife, by two sons, Reuben and Edward WARREN, and three daughters, Gertrude, Luella and Ethel; his parents, Mr.and Mrs. Reuben WARREN, of Pembroke; three brothers and one sister. His funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Christ's church in Pembroke, and the burial will take place in Corfu. The services will be conducted by the Akron Nest of Orioles, of which Mr. WARREN was a member. Mrs. Frank ROSSO of No. 318 Ellicott street died at the Batavia hospital Thursday morning at 5 o'clock. She is survived by her husband. Her funeral was held form the Church of the Sacred Heart on Friday morning at 8 o'clock. Fred H. McGUIRE, one of Batavia's patrolmen, was called to Portage Friday owing to the sudden death of his brother, John, who dropped dead on the street from heart disease, Thursday night. The deceased was 37 years of age, and conducted a barber shop at Portage. He is survived besides his mother, Mrs. James McGUIRE, of Buffalo, and his brother, Fred, by eleven brothers and sisters. The remains were taken to Buffalo and the funeral will e held from his mother's home on Monday. The burial will also take place in that city. Mrs. Kittie TOWNE, widow of Orlando TOWNE and a former well known Batavian, died at her home, No. 3 Fargo avenue, Buffalo, Saturday morning. Mrs. TOWNE was born in Batavia in 1846, and had been a resident of Batavia up to twenty years ago. She is survived by two sons and a grand-daughter. The funeral will be held Monday and the remains will be brought to Batavia for interment. Henry GOUTH, aged 84 years, died Tuesday in Bethany at the County Home from stomach trouble and rheumatism. He was born in Germany, and had been a resident of this country for 32 years. Mr. GOUTH is survived besides his wife by one daughter, Mrs. Gus KAMISKE of Bethany and one son and another daughter. His funeral was held from Mrs. KAMISKE's home. Mrs. Alexander LEONARD, aged 81 years, died at an early hour Friday morning at her home in Byron. She was born in Byron, and had been a resident of that town nearly all her life. On October 2, 1854, she was married to Alexander LEONARD by whom she is survived. Mrs. LEONARD also leaves one brother, J.J. BEAN of South Byron. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

If any of you are searching your Indian roots in NY the 1915 State Census has a lot of information. Hopefully they can be found on microfilm for that year. They are after all the towns for what ever county the reservation may be in. In my case the census for the Tonawanda Reservation is in the Genesee County Census book at the end (which is in our clerks office). They also have 1875 and 1925. Sometimes it is enumerated as the reservation as a whole. Sometimes it is broken down into what area of the reservation being Alabama (Genesee), Newstead (Erie) and Royalton (Niagara). I'm guessing Tonawanda is in the Genesee County Census since, geographically, the Alabama portion of the reservation has the most acreage. It is very interesting too. Since traditionally the lineage desends from the mother not the father, the woman is the head of household. Thus the children will be the same Tribe and clan as the mother. The man (which is the head of household normally) is listed as husband or father. I was quite surprised that when the State did this census they did it the right way. Just something to be aware of if you think you have Indian roots of some kind. You may have to think opposite of the way you normally do things to get the lineage correct. Below is an example. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1915 Census (June 1) Tonawanda Reservation, Genesee County NY Census Here is the order of the columns which is pretty cool.: Residence (Post Office) Name Name of Mother of Children under 21 Relationship to head of family (which is the woman) Date of Birth Sex Tribe Clan Occupation On or off (Reservation) Acres of land cultivated Where educated Degree of Indian Blood Speaks English Christian Pagan Spokane, GRIFFIN Ulyses, n/a, father, 20-Apr-1868, M, Cayuga, Wolf, Foreman Lumber Yard, off, n/a,Common School, 2/3, yes, Christian Spokane, GRIFFIN Nellie, n/a, head, 7-Apr.-1864, F, Seneca, Beaver, Housework, on, n/a, Ontario (unreadable word), 2/3, yes, Christian Edmonton Ca, GRIFFIN Arthur, Nellie Griffin, son, 29-Sept- 1881, M, Seneca, Beaver, Salesman, off, n/a, Akron High, 3/5, Yes, Christian Spokane, GRIFFIN Earl, Nellie Griffin, son, 1-June- 1897, Seneca, Beaver, n/a, n/a, n/a, Spokane, 3/5, yes, Christian Spokane, GRIFFIN Mae, Nellie Griffin, daughter, 17-May-1899, F, Seneca, Beaver, n/a, n/a, n/a, Spokane, 3/5, yes, Christian Spokane, GRIFFIN Lettie, Nellie Griffin, daughter, 30-Nov-1904, F, Seneca, Beaver, n/a, n/a, n/a, Spokane, 3/5, yes, Christian -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most of the residence was either Basom or Akron, so I'm guessing they were visiting? If you have Adobe Acrobat (which you can download free a lot of places) there is a booklet of 149 pages on all the federal census, questions asked, etc. Pretty interesting stuff. Doesn't seem they successfully did the reservations till 1890. The link is: http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/pol02-ma.pdf -- Cindy Amrhein Town of Alabama Historian in Genesee Co., NY Experience the Town of Alabama in Genesee County, NY. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nycalaba/ APHNYS (Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/~aphnys __________________________________________________________________ Try AOL and get 1045 hours FREE for 45 days! http://free.aol.com/tryaolfree/index.adp?375380 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 15-1865 Great Fire in New York! The Entire Interior of Barnum's Museum Consumed. New York, July 13th.-A fire broke at noon to-day in Barnum's Museum, extending rapidly to the adjoining buildings on Broadway, Ann and Fulton street. The Museum was entirely destroyed. Nos. 12, 14, 15, 16, and 18 Ann street, occupied by various parties, including a restaurant, French's Dick & Fitzgerald, printers, were burned. No. 216 Broadway, occupied by White, hatter, and VanAmes, restaurant, was destroyed. No. 214 Broadway, occupied by Rogers & Raymond, clothiers, Reeves, billiard saloon, were consumed. No. 212 Broadway, occupied by Knox, hatter, and others, was destroyed. The fire was finally checked. The loss is said to be a $1,000,000 on which there is an insurance of $500,000. The fire originated over a boiler in the Museum. The Original Bloomer.-As the topic of "Woman's Dress" is again largely discussed, it may be interesting to know something of the original "Bloomer." The Seneca Falls 'Courier,' in noticing the call put forth for a dress reform convention, at Rochester, next month, records the fact that Mrs. Bloomer, now residing at Council Bluffs, Iowa, long since abandoned the costume introduced by her, and which still bears her name. She may now be seen in the fullness of her years and skirts. Eggs.-The spiritualists have discovered that the eating of eggs by a medium causes the "spirit" to come out in greater force. They assert that the consumption of eggs adds to the phosphorus in the human body, and consequently gives more to the medium. Probably this is the reason why so many young ladies (and old ones, too) are "mediums." We go the egg part of the doctrine. The N.Y. 'Herald' announces that hereafter will be issued every morning in the year. It says: There can be no rest for a live newspaper. Hereafter, therefore, the 'Herald' establishment will never be closed. It will always be open, ready for business, night and day, from one end of the year to the other. Death of Judge Martin of Olean.-We are pained to announce the death of Judge Frederick S. MARTIN, of Olean, Cattaraugus County. Judge MARTIN was one of the pioneers of the county, and by his energy and talent rose to the highest honors of the country, having been Judge, and Representative in Congress. He was a man of great perseverance, tact and talent, and his wise counsels will be greatly missed at Olean. He leave a large estate. - 'Buffalo Courier' Sale of Army Blankets.-A large lot of second-hand army blankets has just been received by Mr. Lucius SMITH, that he is disposing of at very low figures. They are readily bought up by farmers for horse blankets, being the cheapest article offered for some time. They are sold at a store opposite the Park. Peat.-By reference to notice in another column the citizens will observe that the Batavia Peat Co. are now ready to deliver any quantity of this new fuel. They are preparing a very large amount this summer, so we trust there will be no scarcity of fuel the coming winter. MARRIED. On the 4th of July, 1865, at the house of Mr. William TO_REY, by M.W. HEWITT, Esq., Mr. John T. KNOX to Miss Elizabeth CAYTON, both of Batavia. In Bethany Center on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Mr. _ULS_, Lucius L. MUNGER, of Batavia, to Miss Ann M. LORD, of Bethany. In Bethany, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. J.W. HAMMOND, Mr. George NIMS, of Attica, to Miss Maria BURDICK, of the former place. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 10-1865 # 3 Military History of the Eighth New York Heavy Artillery This regiment was raised in the counties of Niagara, Orleans and Genesee in August, 1862. It was organized as the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth New York Volunteer Infantry, mustered into the United States service August 22nd, 1862, at Lockport, N. York, and on the 23rd of that month left Lockport, under orders to report at Washington. On reaching Baltimore on the 25th it received orders to report to Brevet Brigadier General W.W. MORRIS, commanding defences of Baltimore, and by him ordered to garrison Fort Federal Hill. On the 17th of December, 1862, by order of the War Department, the regiment was changed from infantry to heavy artillery, and designated as the Eight regiment, New York heavy artillery. The regiment remained in Baltimore, garrisoning Forts Hill, McHenry, and Marshall, until May 15th, 1864, with the exception of being ordered to Maryland Heights on the 10th of July, 1863, at which place it remained until August 3rd, 1863, and being ordered to Green Spring Run and Romney during February 1864, remaining there, however, but a few weeks. During this time, it had raised recruits sufficient to bring the regiment number to nineteen hundred and twenty-three men. On May 15th, 1864, the regiment left Baltimore to join the Second Division of the Second Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, by way of Aquia Creek, the army then being at Spottsylvania, arriving there on May 18th, 1864. On the 19th it fought its first battle, charging and driving the rebels three successive times. It has participated in all the battles, marches and other duties which this army has performed during the great campaign of 1864 and '65. The regiment is to be mustered out immediately. Gen. Sherman in Batavia. On Tuesday last, this victorious hero passed through Batavia en route to the west, and was welcomed at the depot by a large concourse of citizens, who had been hastily notified by hand bill but an hour previous to the arrival of the train. The General was in the rear car, and as soon as he was discovered was compelled to undergo the infliction of shaking hands with the multitude, who, in their eagerness to honor him, shook hard enough to dislocate the arm of any ordinary mortal. Women held up their children to shake hands with the "Gen'ral," and one was heard to exclaim, "Give us hould of your Irish paw!" which raised a laughter from the crowd. Finally the train started amid the cheers of the multitude, many running after the cars to once more take the General's hand, who had resorted to the rear platform to more effectually gratify the crowd. He was accompanied by his family and several prominent military men, whose names we failed to learn. The General looks quite hearty, after his arduous campaigns and camp life. "The Plot Thickens." During the latter part of last week, the President of "National Bank of Genesee," in this Village, received a telegraphic despatch warning him that his bank would be attempted by burglars at 12 o'clock Saturday night. Being of such an important nature, Mr. HOWARD determined to govern himself accordingly, and made every preparation to give the expected visitors a "warm" reception. But at the designated hour no attempt on the bank was made, and suspicion being aroused, due precautions to thwart such designs in the future have been taken. Now for the proof. The gentleman who sent the warning despatch signed himself "a friend," and early this week visited Mr. H. in person and explained the whole mystery. It appears that this Rochester gentleman, being in Batavia, overheard a conversation between a dissolute young man and woman of the Village, when he heard enough to satisfy him that the bank robbery was all planed and ready to be carried out last Saturday night. Of course, this gentleman took the right course, and divulged the name of this young man, who, at the reckless rate he is travelling his downward career, will soon become an inmate of the State Prison. We think the bank authorities ought at once to push this matter through, and take such action as will ensure the confinement of this desperate character. He is one on whom no suspicion of ht late incendiaries has been cast, but this bank affair coming to light, it is but natural to suspect such villains of almost any crime. Let a diligent watch be kept; we live in troublesome times. Batavia, more than any other locality in the State, has suffered by the wanton destruction of property at the hands of these young and daring desperadoes. The Wheel-Barrow Race--A Fizzle. As there has been some misunderstanding between the men who made the bet of $250 for another wheel-barrow race, we deem it best to publish the written contract between the parties, to the end that the public may judge which party is to blame by non-fulfillment of contract. The articles of agreement stipulate that "whichever party fails to put up the balance of the $250 (twenty-five dollars being originally deposited as forfeit,) before the day of starting, loses the forfeit money." Now, the whole matter is in a nut-shell; Martin deposited his money according to contract, but Shepard failed to do so, or even start for Rochester, after he had all his harness and barrow prepared, and yet the backers of Shepard claim the forfeit money! It appears to us as though Shepard doubted his own ability to perform the task, and so backed out, on the ground, as he says, of objection being raised to some parts of his "harness." If he really intended to perform the journey, he should have deposited the money in season, and been on hand at the starting point, "armed and equipped," according to contract, when, we believe, no valid objections could have been made to the manner in which certain straps were fixed. He is evidently enchored, and ought manfully to relinquish all claim to the forfeit money. The following is a verbatim copy of the contract.- May 25th, 1865 - Dan. SHEPARD bets Charley MARTIN $250, that within ten days after date, he will walk from the Court House in Rochester to the Court House in Buffalo, within thirty hours, without stopping, and wheel a wheel-barrow of the same weight as the one used by Holliday, or one similar. $25 a side is put up as forfeit, and which ever party fails to put up the balance of the $250 before the day of starting, loses the forfeit money. It is understood and agreed that said Shepard shall have the straps and belts upon and around him, and have the same privileges as were given to Holliday. It is agreed that if Shepard is stopped by any man, or set of men, he is to have three days time, from the time the wheel barrow stops, in which to go back to Rochester and perform the feat. Shepard names Friday morning at 4 o'clock as the hour of starting and the money to be put up on Thursday evening. Shepard is to have the privilege of deferring the hour of starting until six o'clock if he shall so elect, but he is to give Charles Martin due notice, at the National Hotel, Rochester. Signed, C.A. MARTIN Daniel SHEPARD The June Magazines. Harper's Monthly-Harper's Monthly contains handsomely illustrated articles on "Washoe," on Vamberry's Travels in Central Asia, and on the "Heroic Deeds of Heroic Men," by John S. C. Abbot. It has also fresh installment so of Dickens, "Mutual Friend," and Wilkie Collins' novel of "Armadale." A new semi-annual volume is commenced with this number. Godey's Lady's Book.-Godey's principal illustration is entitled "Chicks"-two chubby children and a baby, and chickens at their feet. Then follows a double-page colored fashion-plate, crotchet patterns, for embroidery, &c. The story of "Poor Relations" is continued, and the other literary contents are as diversified and attractive as usual. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Thanks for this little tidbit about GG-Uncle John having to serve on the Petit Jury...I have so little of this day-to-day information on the Lincolns that every little piece seems a treasure. As always, know that many people appreciate all your work. You are so very faithful about doing this task. Kristy of the LINCOLNS, PALMERS, and all related in the county Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 07:19:22 -0400 Subject: [NYGENESE] Genesee co., June 10-1865 # 2 John LINCOLN, Jr., Darien, "

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 10-1865 # 2 The Mysterious Affair in Le Roy. In reference to the supposed murder case in Le Roy, the 'Gazette' gives the following particulars:-- On Monday evening a man named Peter KANE, from the oil regions--and who has a brother living near John PRENTICE's, in Stafford--hired a horse and buggy at Crocker & Gillett's Livery Stable, for the purpose of going to Caledonia. About 12 o'clock at night the horse came home with the buggy top badly broken, and the floor of the buggy covered with perhaps two quarts of blood. The horse was some bruised, and the harness besmeared with blood, as if handled with bloody hands. The following morning it appears that strict search was made for the missing man, when he was found in a house at the foot of Fort Hill, a few miles north of the Village, with his head badly cut from the capsising[sci] of the wagon. So the whole mystery was cleared up. Be ready for the Burglars! Our exchanges in this part of the State are teeming with notices of burglaries and robberies committed by scalpers substitute brokers, bounty jumpers, etc., whose "occupation" is now gone. These precious harpies are turning their attention and leisure to bank vaults and citizens' silver ware. We trust our own townsmen are on the alert and prepared to give the first one of these marauding felows[sic] who attempt to ply their vocation in Batavia, a cordial welcome. Keep your doors and windows well fastened, and the single or six-shooters ready for use on the instant. Death of Joel Allen. We learn from the Riqua, Ohio, 'Journal,' that Joel ALLEN, Esq., of that city, died on the 16th ult., aged 70 years. Mr. ALLEN was formerly and for many years, a resident of this village, and will be remembered by our old inhabitants as a very estimable man, a genial friend, a good citizen and a christian gentleman. Pretty Hot. On Tuesday last, at 3 P.M., the thermometer stood at 96 in the shade. It was certainly the hottest day we ever remember in June. June Circuit and Over and Terminer. The following are the names of the Grand and Petit Jurors drawn to serve at the approaching term of the Circuit Court. Grand Jurors. Martin ROSE, Batavia, Farmer Jacob SHOEMAKER, Alabama, " James D. DOOLITTLE, Bergen, Merchant Lovel GIBBS, Batavia, Mechanic Oscar W. LORD, " Merchant Lucius W. WILCOX, Le Roy, Farmer George FORWARD, Pembroke, " Andrew Y. WEEKS, Bergen, " John LAUDERDALE, Pavilion, " Richard STEVENS, Oakfield, " Orrin de WOLF, Stafford, " Horace M. BOOTH, Pembroke, Joiner James R. MITCHELL, Batavia, Farmer Samuel LOOMIS, Pembroke, " Fayette S. BIGELOW, Bethany, " Hiram KNICKERBACKER, Elba, " Sylvester BROOKS, Alabama, " William W. JENNE, Bethany, " John S. COMBS, Stafford, " James KINSEY, Darien, " Losina A. DIBBLE, Byron, " Stephens L. SELDEN, Le Roy, " Harvey H. MAY, Darien, " Petit Jurors. Hiram HUNN, Alexander L.W. FISK, " Austin BOSTWICK, Bethany, Farmer Ashel O. COMSTOCK, Le Roy, Produch d'l'r. Elisha W. WINANS, Oakfield Nathan MUNGER, Bergen, Farmer George MORRETT, Bethany, " John TYRRELL, Pembroke, " William WARD, Stafford Lafayette MINER, " Joseph CALVERT, Le Roy, Farmer Henry W. ARNOLD, Bergen, " William GRANT, Le Roy, Mechanic Amasa O. GILMAN, Byron, Farmer William HEDDEN, Stafford Ebenezer B. NOYES, Elba Alexander BALFOUR, Pavilion Orsemus BASSETT, Darien, Alonzo BACKLEY, Darien, Farmer Edward WEARD, Oakfield Edwin A. DIBBLE, Byron, Farmer John McLEAN, Darien, " James A. HARROUN, " " Austin WATERMAN, Pembroke, " Solomon FORD, Batavia, " Ichabod COVEL, Stafford Shelden EASTLAND, Darien, Farmer Ira ELDRED, Batavia " Isaac W. JOSLYN, " Gunsmith George H. WINANS, Le Roy, Farmer John LINCOLN, Jr., Darien, " Alexander R. RUMSEY, Stafford John WILDER, Elba Daniel B. MERRETT, Bethany, Farmer Richard GALLIFORD, Oakfield Nahum M. CHILDS, Stafford, Farmer The Storm at Bergen The storm of Tuesday evening, says the Rochester 'Union,' was more severe a few miles west of us than in this vicinity. At Bergen it's approached to the nature of a hurricane, and the wind was such as to blow down trees destroy fences, &c. The fine barn of E. B. PHILLIPS in Bergen was struck by lightning and fired, and with its contents and surrounding sheds was totally destroyed. Loss about $1,000--insured $500. The Gold Market. New York, June 8th.-Gold, after slight fluctuation to-day, closed at 135 1/4. The Markets-Friday Morning. June 9.-Monell, at the warehouse, offers the following rates for Farmers' Produce this day:- Wheat, (white) $1 50; do (red) $1 50; Oats $0 60; Corn (shelled,) $0 75; Potatoes, per bush $0 50; Beans, $1 00. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2003 at 1:00 PM at Romanello's Roseland. This month our guest speaker will be Kristy Jackson from Creative Memories. Kristy will be talking to us about the care and handling of our treasured old photographs and the basics of scrap booking. There will be a $12.00 charge which includes lunch, beverage, tax & gratuity. Please RSVP to Debbie Delgato by May 24, 2003 if you plan to attend.  You can reach her at 688-0159 or DVD96@aol.com. Shirley Fischer President, PIP Chapter 5, WNY (Note:  Romanello's is located at 490 Rhode Island, Buffalo NY 1 block West of Richmond Ave.)

****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 10-1865 The Great Buffalo Hotel. It would seem that all the recent efforts to secure for the city of Buffalo a really splendid, first-class Hotel, have fallen through. For an indefinite period, therefore, travelers who are so unfortunate as to be obliged to remain over night in that city, must continue their grumblings. One of the greatest curses and nuisances that any city or village can suffer from, are badly kept, dingy and fifth-rate Public Houses. The Hotel accommodations (however unfair the comparison,) are held by all the Travelling Public as an exact picture of the hospitality, courtesy and enterprise of the place. MARRIED. In Batavia, on the evening of the 8th inst., at St. James church, by the Rev.. James A. BOLLS, of Boston, Mass., Richard W. HAWES, of Buffalo, to Amanda L., daughter of the late Junius A. SMITH, Esq. DIED. In Batavia, June 3rd, Mrs. Mary REID, aged 75 years. Farewell beloved mother dear, Since God has called thee to thy home of rest; No pain or sorrow can enter there, Nor wake thee from thy Savior's breast. Thou hast left us sad and lonely, Never more to know thy love; Oh; may our lives, like thine, be holy, That we may meet thee in thy home above! Farewell, dear mother since thou hast left us, Our hearts' grief no tongue can tell; But Holy Mary will still protect us, Farewell, dear Mother, Farewell. By Her Daughter. Notice.-My wife Frances Lucindia[sic], having left my bed and board without just cause I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date. A. GARDNER. Bethany, June 5th, 1865. New Hardware Store. New Firm! New Goods! The subscribers would respectfully announce to the citizens of Genesee County that they have just opened a Hardware Store in the new brick block, two doors west form the "Monitor," in Batavia. and have furnished it with an entire new stock of Goods in their line, purchased in the eastern markets at the lowest cash rates, and are thus prepared to offer for inspection as complete a Stock as any in the county. It comprises Stoves, Mechanics' Tools, Oils, Paints, Wooden Ware, Farming Implements &c. Which we will offer on the most tempting terms to cash buyers. In connection we have a Tin Shop, under the immediate charge of Mr. PEASE, who for the past twelve years has devoted himself to the business. It is supplied with al the new and improved machinery for the manufacture of Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware, which enables to execute our work in the most thoro' manner. Roofing and Jobbing in all their branches, done with neatness and despatch. Robert B. PEASE. Hiram K. BUELL. The Covered Bridge. We believe it is not premature to say that during next week the long needed repairs on the old covered Bridge will actually be commenced. When the top is once removed-a foot-path on the east side made--and the bridge painted and cleaned up, it will be matter of surprise that the people across the Tonawanda, whose families have to cross through it every day, have endured the filth and nuisance of the old Bridge so patiently. Mr. RUSSELL has graded and filled in the sides of the stream so as to admit the easy passage of teams, &c., while the bridge is being overhauled. Fourth of July-We frequently hear the question asked if the "Fourth" is to be celebrated this year in Batavia. We believe no movement is yet on foot for celebrating this great National holiday in a becoming manner. The cities and neighboring Villages have, as a general thing, their money raised and programmes of proceedings published. Will not Batavians bestir themselves in season and take the matter in hand. Andrews' Liquor Store.-The liquor establishment of Mr. Jarvis A. SMITH, in this Village, has been purchased by Mr. F.C. ANDREWS, of Attica, who has removed the stock to the north side of main St., (opposite the Eagle Hotel) and intends to keep on hand a full assortment of all wines and liquors requisite for this market. Those wishing to purchase sho'd call and sample. submitted by Linda Schmidt

The Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 13-1914 Bethany. Showers for Bride-Elect Funeral of Joseph Dean Students Attending Schools Out of Town Bethany, Sept. 12-Mrs. Albert KNIGHT and children have been visiting relatives in Rochester. Mrs. KNIGHT's sister accompanied her home for a short visit. Mrs. May SNYDER and children of Pavilion, spent last week at the residence of Joseph DEAN. Fred HILL, Ruby and Isabel BECKWITH, Mary HARDING, Ralph McCUMBER, and Viola WOOLF are attending school in Batavia. Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Charles A. McCUMBER to Flora May STEVENS. During the past week showers have been given the bride at the residences of Mrs. May Croff HARDING, Mrs. Robert C. PECK and Mrs. Thos.. MAYNE of Bethany. Also a handkerchief shower at the Batavia Hospital on Friday. Rev. J. Dean BROWN of West Middleburg church will exchange pulpits with Rev. Geo. GRIFFIN on Sunday. Charlotte HARDING who has spent the summer with Miss Julia HARDING, has returned to Castile to attend school. School in the County House district was delayed in starting on account of the teacher being ill from the effects of vaccination. There are a great many extra men in town waiting for the apple picking to commence. Lorena FLEMING is attending Attica High school. Percy and Prentice FLEMING are attending business school in Buffalo. The funeral services of Joseph DEAN were held at the residence of his son, Joseph DEAN, on Thursday. The services were conducted by Rev. Geo. GRIFFIN and the burial was at Pavilion. Charles HARPER attended the Rochester Exposition the past week. In a communication from Walker STEVENS who went to Montana two years ago and took up land he reports that he has just threshed his wheat getting six hundred bushels. he expects to spend the winter in Bethany. Luther MATHER of Spencer, Iowa, 78 years of age, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Lydia BENNETT, whom he has not seen in thirty-three years. East Alexander. Schools Re-opened--Coming and Going. East Alexander, Sept. 12-Mrs. Emma FREEMAN is home after a four weeks' visit in Syracuse. Miss Mabel E. GARDNER went to Batavia on Monday to attend the Batavia High School. She will board at the home of M.C. JOHNSON until her people move to Batavia. Miss Olive DART of Bushville, who has been visiting at the home of her uncle, John W. DART, returned to her home on Monday. E.M. McCULLOUGH visited at the school in District No. 7, on Thursday. Herman THEE's outfit threshed grain for Edward CARSON, O.J. GARDNER, F.H. GILHOOLY, John DART, Joseph CONN, Albert KOHL, Andrew BRECKENRIDGE and Mr. SCHMITT during the week. Miss Ethel TAPP and brother, Percy, who have been visiting at Le Roy have returned home. Robert M. SMITH has assumed his new duties at the warehouse, South Byron. He is at Byron from Monday to Saturday and boards at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John FISK. George A. CARMODY of Batavia visited at F.H. GILHOOLY's on Sunday. The schools at Brookville and at District No. 7, re-opened on Monday. Your Attention Please While attending the Genesee County Fair don't forget to call at Peter P. CORTI's Monumental Works at No. 28 State St. Manufacturer of First-Class Monumental Work. Bell-Phone 248-J submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Would anyone on the list know if there is any filming or records of death in Genese Co during the years 1870-1895. If so would the FHC have these or would there be some other area to check. I have been unsucessful in finding when a GGfather died. (MESSNER, Jakob/Jacob, born in Germany, 1825-1829, emmigrated to USA in 1853) It shows on 1870 census that he and wife lived in Batavia , he was a farmer. There were no children in the household, altho, a daughter worked for the Tripp family as a servant in Byron, at the time. It's only a guess that Byron wasn't too far from Batavia. And I believe the son was in NYC area. The wife later moved to NJ and was found in 1900 census but nothing between 1870 and 1900. Thanks for any help, in advance. P

This seems to be the page that details how to get them. http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/nysnp/borrowetc.htm Bonnie Burkhardt bb86it@wideopenwest.com Subscribe to Missing Links and Somebody's Links at http://www.petuniapress.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jma8763@aol.com> To: <NYGENESE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [NYGENESE] possible Genese Co. death -1870-1895 > I don't know about death indexes for those years, but there are some > Batavia newspapers microfilmed for a good portion of the years you are > looking for. You can find out what papers are available at > <A HREF="http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/nysnp/">NYS Newspaper Project</A> http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/nysnp/ > These films can be ordered through interlibrary loan to anywhere in the > country.... IF you have a librarian who is willing to figure out how to order > them!!! I had problems with that....they called me up a few weeks after I > requested some films, and just told me that they didn't know how to order > them!! > > Good luck! > Joan >

The Times Batavia, NY August 17-1913. "Military Day" in Buffalo Parade a Feature of the Perry Centennial Wonderful Celebration State and Federal Troops to March Through the Queen City's Streets. Twenty-ninth Regiment, Fourth Brigade and Naval Militia Will All Be in Line. It is declared by many of the state's highest military authorities that "Military day," one of the pretentious affairs to occur during the holding of the Perry victory centennial celebration at Buffalo from Sept. 2 to 6, inclusive, will result in one of the most spectacular demonstrations ever held within the borders of the state. Since the idea of celebrating the anniversary of the battle of Lake Erie had its inception "Military day" has probably received as much, if not more, attention than any other of the features decided upon to fittingly mark the centennial term. Federal troops, the national guard of the state of New York, including naval and cavalry militia and service equipment, will be combined with Spanish war veterans. The latter will hold their national encampment at Buffalo upon the occasion of the celebration. So that visitors to the city may be afforded an opportunity to view a full regiment of the regular army under march the members of the Perry victory commission have arranged with the war department for the presence of the Twenty-ninth regiment of infantry. This regiment is made up of three battalions located at Fort Niagara, Fort Porter and Fort Jay, New York harbor, respectively. [photo/caption: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Who will be one of the guests of honor during Perry centennial week, to be held at Buffalo, from Sept. 2 to 6.] Representing the New York state national guard will be the Fourth brigade, commanded by Brigadier General Samuel M. WELCH, of Buffalo. Making up the Fourth Brigade are the Sixty-fifth and Seventy-fourth regiments of Buffalo and the Third regiment, composed of the following twelve companies: Company B, Geneva; Company C, Syracuse; Company D, Oswego; Company E, Niagara Falls; Company F, Medina; Company I, Orlean; Company K, Hornell; Company L, Elmira; and Company M, Auburn. Also to participate will be Troop I cavalry of Buffalo. Representing the naval militia will be the Third battalion, while indicating the interest of the war department in the affair is the fact that horses for use of the cavalrymen appearing in the parade have been specially ordered to be brought from as far east as New York city. Among the many distinguished guests who have signified their intention to be present on "Military day," is Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy, and invitations have been extended to the governors of the various states of whom many are to be numbered among the guests of honor. [photo/caption : General Edgar B. Jewett, Former mayor of Buffalo and former commander of the Fourth brigade, New York state national guard, who, as president of the Citizens' committee, is prominent in directing the affairs of the Perry victory centennial, to be held at Buffalo from Sept. 2 to 6.] When it is considered that the national encampment of Spanish war veterans alone is expected to bring 10,000 men to take part, it may be seen that the members of the Perry victory centennial commission have good reason for declaring that the pageant on "Military day" will take rank as one of the greatest features of centennial week. At least 4,000 militia men will be present, while 1,200 federal troops are looked for. Named as a committee on arrangements for the big spectacle are Brigadier General Samuel M. Welch, commanding the Fourth brigade, who has been appointed as grand marshal; General Edgar B. Jewett, former mayor of Buffalo and former commander of the Fourth brigade; General G.Barrett Rich, Colonel George J. Haffa, Colonel Charles J. Wolf, Captain Thomas E. Boyd, William J. Donovan, and Lieutenant Thomas W. Harris. The date set down for "Military day" is Thursday, Sept. 4. [photo/caption reads: Commodore Perry's Flagship, The Niagara. Crowds formed in line for the purpose of inspecting the historic Niagara and the priceless relics conveyed by her. The Niagara will be accorded a tremendous welcome when she arrives in Buffalo on Sept. 2 in order that the people of New York state may visit her during the term of the Perry centennial celebration, from Sept. 2 to 6.] Buffalo Women's Share in Perry Celebration Many Delightful Functions Arranged For Visiting Women Guests. With a charming program of hospitality outlined for Perry centennial week, to occur at Buffalo, Sept. 2 to 6, inclusive, the women of the Queen City are prepared for the part they are to take in the anniversary of the battle of Lake Erie. So as to entertain and interest the visiting women, a list of social and patriotic events has been arranged that is in keeping with the centenary and that is calculated to cause entire forgetfulness on the part of the guests that they are "strangers within the gates." These functions will begin with a meeting of the Women's Educational and Industrial union, 86 Delaware avenue, at 11 o'clock, Tuesday, Sept. 2, and end Friday afternoon Sept. 5, when, from 4 to 7 o'clock, a farewell reception will be given at the Hotel Iroquois for the departing guests. Receptions aboard the historic "Niagara" and at the Twentieth Century club and Yacht club, musicales and a garden party and buffet luncheon at the Castle, Fort Porter, are included in the affairs arranged. Big Auto Parade in Buffalo A night spectacle of Perry week in Buffalo, Sept. 2-6, will be a parade of illuminated and decorated automobiles. It will be handled by the Automobile club of Buffalo. All Roads Lead to Buffalo. That all roads will lead to Buffalo during Perry centennial week, to be held in the Queen City from Sept. 2 to 6, is indicated by the fact that all the railroad systems entering Buffalo, and many of their connecting lines have agreed to put excursion rates to Buffalo and return into effect for the length of time that the centenary of the battle of Lake Erie is being observed. Passenger agents of the various roads are prepared for an unusual volume of travel Buffaloward from Sept. 2 to 6. submitted by L.Schmidt

Here is an obit I found that is not my family - 1956 Mrs. Frank H. Voelker Mrs Anna Voelker, 77, of 159 Summit St., widow of Frank H. Voelker, died at 9:20 pm Friday, Nov. 9, 1956 at Genesee Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for a week. Mrs. Voelker was born in Brockport Dec. 26, 1878, a daughter of the late Hiram and Helen Bradford Richardson. Her Husband died March 10, 1954. Mrs. Voelker was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Friendly Class and the Hearty Welcome Class. Surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. Donald E. Glade of 134 Ross St. and Mrs. Leonard Kelsey fo Phoenix, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2 pm Monday at the H.E. Turner Mortuary with the Rev. W. Wylie Young, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba. Friends may call at the mortuary starting tonight. 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

Hi Patricia, First off, yes, Byron is fairly close to Batavia; Byron is about 7 or 8 miles to the northeast. There was still a TRIPP family living there c1930s-1960, as the name appears often in my Grandmother's diaries. By the sounds of things, she lived fairly close to at least one branch of the TRIPP family. I don't know about death indexes for those years, but there are some Batavia newspapers microfilmed for a good portion of the years you are looking for. You can find out what papers are available at <A HREF="http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/nysnp/">NYS Newspaper Project</A> http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/nysnp/ These films can be ordered through interlibrary loan to anywhere in the country.... IF you have a librarian who is willing to figure out how to order them!!! I had problems with that....they called me up a few weeks after I requested some films, and just told me that they didn't know how to order them!! Another avenue worth pursuing might be to go through the local cemeteries online at <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenese/archive.htm">GC-Archives</A> http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenese/archive.htm Just scroll down to cemeteries, and click on the location you want to search. I would NOT limit my search to just Batavia though!!! It's very possible that you might find them buried in one of the neighboring towns or communities. You also might try various spellings of MESSNER in the LDS 1880 census records. I tried a search of MESSNER for just Genesee County, and come up with no returns, but if they were immigrants, there's every chance that the census taker could not fully understand them, and may have entered the name incorrectly. Good luck! Joan In a message dated 5/16/2003 8:16:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, den-mom@earthlink.com writes: > Would anyone on the list know if there is any filming or records of > death in Genese Co during the years 1870-1895. If so would the FHC have > these or would there be some other area to check. > I have been unsucessful in finding when a GGfather died. (MESSNER, > Jakob/Jacob, born in Germany, 1825-1829, emmigrated to USA in 1853) > It shows on 1870 census that he and wife lived in Batavia , he was a > farmer. > There were no children in the household, altho, a daughter worked for > the Tripp family as a servant in Byron, at the time. It's only a guess > that Byron wasn't too far from Batavia. And I believe the son was in NYC > area. The wife later moved to NJ and was found in 1900 census but > nothing between 1870 and 1900. > Thanks for any help, in advance. > P >

****************** Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Wednesday Evening, May 25-1887 Price, One Cent King Speaks His Piece Says He Wasn't One of the Thieves in Campbell's House His Examination Deferred to Enable Him to Prove His Innocence Michael Ryan, a Tough, Held for the Grand Jury Michael RYAN and Thomas KING, the two boys who were arrested on suspicion of being implicated in the burglary committed at the house of Peter CAMPBELL on the Alexander road, Sunday morning, were examined before Justice LENT in Police Court yesterday afternoon. They had both pleaded not guilty when arraigned the day previous. RYAN, who is the toughest looking of the two boys, had on a pair of shoes stolen from Mr. CAMPBELL, when he was arrested. Thomas KING, the other boy, is a bright looking young fellow and protests his innocence in the strongest terms. None of the stolen property was found on his person when he was captured, but he was in company with two others when first seen by the officers, and when his two comrades stated to run he followed suit and was only caught after a stern chase. RYAN says he never saw KING before the latter was brought to jail by the officers. KING claims that he ahs been at work in New York city and was o his way to his home in Hamilton, Ontario, where his mother lives. On Sunday morning, he says, he was coming from Rochester on a freight train and being hungry he jumped off at Churchville. At that place he was given his breakfast by a man living near the depot, an he remained there several hours. He then came on to Batavia, and Monday morning fell in with the men whom he was with when seen by the officers. When they started to run, he said, he had no idea that they were running away from officers, as one of them said, "There goes a freight, let's jump it." This they did. He saw a man coming toward them and thinking that he was going to arrest him for trying to steal a ride he jumped off again and ran. Seeing that he was followed he stopped and gave himself up. On hearing this story Justice LENT remanded him to jail for one week to give him an opportunity to prove his story. RYAN was committed to await the action of the Grand Jury. New York, May 25.-One of the officers of the White Star line said yesterday that the loss caused by the Celtic-Britannic collision will be about $120,000, of which $20,000 was occasioned by delayed trips. "As You Like It." None of the Shakespeare's productions was ever better presented in Batavia than was "As You Like It," last evening, with Margaret MATHER as Rosalind. Miss MATHER was simply superb and the support in its entirety was admirable. It was unfortunate that the audience was not larger, the Opera House being not much more than half filled. Miss MATHER closes her season's engagement on Saturday of this week. Crushed to Death. Reading, Pa., May 25-Katie GERMAN, a 17-year-old daughter of a farmer living at Engelsville, while helping her father in digging a cistern yesterday, was instantly killed by being crushed under a mass of ___. The Mortuary Record. Death of Mrs. Lydia B. Smith Landlord Cochran of Le Roy Dead Mrs. Lydia B. SMITH, an old resident of Batavia, died at her home on Summit street last evening, aged eighty-five years. One son-Norton B. SMITH of Chicago-and six daughters-Mrs. George E. TRUE of Fulton, N.Y.; Miss Lydia A. SMITH and Miss Julia A. SMITH of Batavia; Mrs. Charles J. KITTREDGE of Hinsdale, Mass.; Mrs. E.M. HARMON, of Le Roy, N.Y., and Mrs.. C.M. BOSWORTH of Batavia-survive her. The funeral will be held from the family residence to-morrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. The burial will take place at Riga, Monroe county, Friday morning. Joseph E. COCHRAN, landlord of the Lampson House, Le Roy, died yesterday. He had been ill for a long time, a stroke of paralysis a few months ago undoubtedly hastening his death. Mr. COCHRAN was sixty years of age and leaves a widow and two sons, one of them being Elliot P. COCHRAN, who is well known among the bicyclists of Western New York. Mr. COCHRAN was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, being a member of the Batavia Commandery, No. 34, Knights Templar, and the funeral will be held under Masonic auspices on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The Batavia Commandery will attend the funeral, leaving Batavia on the Erie at 9:20 a.m. Mrs. Silas SOUTHWELL, who had lived in Alexander about forty years, die at her home in that town last night, at the age of eighty-one years. She was the mother of Lucius SOUTHWELL of Michigan and H.O. SOUTHWELL of Buffalo, formerly of Batavia. The funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. The Marriage License Bill. Penalties for Violations. It is believed that Gov. HILL will sign Senator WEMPLE's marriage license bill, a reference to which appeared in THE NEWS on Monday. If he does approve it, it will go into effect on Thursday, September 1st, and it will then cost 75 cents in legal fees, in addition to the other necessary expenses, to get married. Under this bill only men twenty-one years of age, or over, and women eighteen or over, may marry without the consent of parents or guardians. Applicants will be required to say whether they are over or under the legal age, and the penalty of false statements made to clerks is to be the same as that for perjury. County clerks are subject to a fine of $500 if they fail to carryout the provisions of the law, while clergymen and others authorized to unite people in marriage may be fined $200 for marrying persons who have not procured a license. Correct Styles Of Hats. The New London Colors! Golden Brown, London Fawn, Side Nutria, London Brown, Pearl, Nutria Mixed. In fact all the New Colors as introduced by the Leading Makers of this and the old Country. W.D. SANFORD, Sign of Bear Up a Tree. Gold Paper! New Line for 25c per Roll at Bowen's. Shading 12 1/2 Cents a Yard! Dado Shades! 40 Cents! at Bowen's submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Patricia: You could go online to the LDS FHL Web Site at: www.familysearch.org/ and look there. If so, you could get the film number(s) and be ready to order the films at your local FHC. Richard RLH:mtf:20030516 ----- Original Message ----- From: "LEWIS PATRICIA C." <den-mom@earthlink.com> To: <NYGENESE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 8:09 PM Subject: [NYGENESE] possible Genese Co. death -1870-1895 > Would anyone on the list know if there is any filming or records of > death in Genese Co during the years 1870-1895. If so would the FHC have > these or would there be some other area to check. > I have been unsucessful in finding when a GGfather died. (MESSNER, > Jakob/Jacob, born in Germany, 1825-1829, emmigrated to USA in 1853) > It shows on 1870 census that he and wife lived in Batavia , he was a > farmer. > There were no children in the household, altho, a daughter worked for > the Tripp family as a servant in Byron, at the time. It's only a guess > that Byron wasn't too far from Batavia. And I believe the son was in NYC > area. The wife later moved to NJ and was found in 1900 census but > nothing between 1870 and 1900. > Thanks for any help, in advance. > P > > > > > > ==== NYGENESE Mailing List ==== > Need to UNsub for vacation or summer?? > Forget How to UN sub??? > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/genesee.html >