****************** The People's Press Batavia, Genesee County, New York State August 6-1825 # 2 Died. In this village, on the 30th ult., William GANSON, aged 3 years and 7 months, son of Mr. Wm. H. WELLS. His death was occasioned by accidentally falling into a vessel of boiling water. In Clarkson, on the 20th ult., Mary Ann BAILEY, wife of Samuel S. BAILEY. * Lost, On the 3d inst. between U.P.B. Monroe's tavern, and the village of Batavia, a gold KEY and SEAL. The subscriber will pay a generous reward to any person who will return the same to him, at this office. B. BLODGETT. * Batavia Academy. The Rev. James COCHRAN, A.M. from the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, Most respectfully announces that he has undertaken the charge of this Institution. The Academy has been closed for a short period, but is now re-opened, with a fixed determination on the part of its Conductor, that in all its concerns Moral and Literary, the best satisfaction shall be given to Parents and Guardians of youth. Patronage is solicited. * $20 Reward. Stolen from the pasture of the Subscriber on the 4th inst. a dark Bay Horse, eight years old, thick mane and foretop, near hind foot white, white spot on the hips, blind in the off eye, which cannot be discovered without a close examination, and lately shod all around. Twenty dollars will be given for the apprehension of the thief, and return of the horse, or ten dollars for either. Francis H. BROWN. Royalton, Niagara Co. * Entertainment, B.R. BROWN, has taken the Tavern Stand formerly occupied by L. BROWN, in Bethany, on the new-state road from Buffalo to Genesee Bridge, his house is commodious and in good repair. His bar is furnished with liquors of the first sort, and he hopes by unremitting exertion to be able to extend more comfort and convenience to his guests than is usually to be met with at country taverns. The situation of the country is extremely pleasant, the water is of the purest quality, and he invites his friends, the passing traveller, and the public generally to give him a call. Good yards, stabling, and the first rate pasturing can be had. Bethany. * Notice. A number of Stone Masons can have constant employ, and receive the highest wages through the season, by applying to the subscriber at the Culvert on Oak Orchard Creek. David CANFIELD. Shelby. * Goods. S. FINCH, gives notice to the Community that he has lately received an elegant and extensive assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Paints, Oil, &c.&c. All of which he will sell for Cash or Produce. Credit to good men. Batavia. * Shaving & Hair Dressing. A. CHADWICK, ever grateful for past favors, informs his Customers and the Public generally, that he continues the above business at B. HUMPHREY's Tavern, where as usual he will pay prompt attention to all calls in his line. To those who have delayed payment for one, two, three or more quarters, he pays his particular respects, and would insinuate that punctuality is the life of business. Batavia. **CASH paid for lone fine human hair. * New Spring Goods, William DAVIS, has just received a large and fashionable assortment of Seasonable Goods, which he offers for sale very cheap. Batavia. * J.S. Billings, has just received and now offers for sale cheap, at the Store formerly occupied by B. BLODGETT, a few doors east of Thompson & Russell's Tavern, a general and well-selected assortment of Dry Goods & Groceries, adapted to the season. The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves. Batavia. * Public House. C.M. RUSSELL, at the well known Stand lately kept by Thompson & Russell, in the Village of Batavia, informs his Friends and the Public generally, that by recent arrangements he continues the above establishment on his individual account; and hopes by strict attention to business to continue to receive a share of patronage from his friends and a liberal community. His Bar shall at all times be supplied with the most choice liquors, his rooms and bedding ever kept sweet and clean, and his table spread with the most healthful food a fertile country can produce. His Out-houses, Stables, and Yards are convenient, in good repair, and he employs no Ostlers but such as are steady and attentive to business. The Main Daily Albany and Buffalo Opposition, together with the Stages from and to Rochester, Lockport and Attica, arrive at, and leave this Stand on their several routes, where, on application, seats can be obtained to either of the above places. * Dissolution. The copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, is dissolving by mutual consent. Wm. R. THOMPSON, C.M. RUSSELL. Batavia. * Timothy FITCH, Attorney at Law has removed his office to the room under the Advocate Printing Office, a few doors east of B. HUMPHREY's Hotel. Batavia. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

****************** The People's Press Batavia, Genesee County, New York State August 6-1825 No. 2 Erie Canal. Mr. BLODGETT, As every circumstance in regard to the commencement, prosecution, and completion of the Erie Canal, has become an object of much interest, in relation to the various persons who took any part in that great work, I shall make a few brief remarks, explanatory of the intervening periods between the dates of the principal documents and correspondence, so as to form something like a connected series. Commissioners were appointed in the session of the legislation of 1811, to make examination and report to the legislature a plan for effecting that noble design. The Commissioners traversed the water communication from Schenectady, by way of Mohawk River, Wood Creek, and Oneida Lake, to Ontario; and then by various roads which lead to the Niagara River and Lake Erie; and after directing engineers they had employed in making some disconnected levels in various places between the great Western Lakes and the Hudson River, they made a report of considerable magnitude, to the legislature, without designating therein any particular site for a canal, and continued making reports without defining any distinct plan or route; they, however, in these reports, were in favor of an inclined plane canal, which would render it an artificial river from Lake Erie to the Hudson, the source of which would be Lake Erie. The late war put a stop to the prosecution of the project,--indeed every thing which the commissioners had done up to the year 1816, was merely preparatory; at which time the following correspondence commenced between De Witt CLINTON, Esq., and Joseph ELLICOTT, Esq. on the subject; and as this correspondence, (which has been obligingly furnished,) marks a period when the first efficient exertions were made, and practical data given, I shall lay it before the public. Yours, A.A. * New-York, 6th Jan. 1816. Dear Sir: I have sent to the Post Office, with this letter, a pamphlet, containing the memorial of the citizens of New-York, in favor of a canal from Lake Erie to the Hudson River. It is highly important that the west should second the efforts of the south in this great question. I will thank you for your opinion as to the best course to be pursued, in addition to that already taken. Yours respectfully, De Witt CLINTON. J.ELLICOTT, Esq. * Batavia, Jan. 17th, 1816. De Witt CLINTON, Esq. Dear Sir:--I with pleasure acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 6th instant, accompanying the memorial of the citizens of New-York, in favor of a canal navigation between the great western lakes and the tide waters of the Hudson. The exposition the citizens of New-York have given of the general direction the canal ought to be carried, for the promotion of the most possible advantage to this state and American community, I think must be conclusive to all unbiassed minds. Still, however, from reports now in circulation in this quarter, it would seem that the Lake Ontario route is in view. I will do myself the pleasure to furnish you with my ideas of the easy practicability of this immensely important object, in preference of the Lake Ontario route, &c. &c. With my usual regard and esteem, I am, Dear Sir. your ob't. ser't Joseph ELLICOTT. * New-York, 3d of Feb. 1816 Dear Sir: I thank you for your letter--I feel not a little pleased with your favorable opinion of our proceedings in promotion of the grand canal. * * * * * * * * * * * you and your friends, ought to be in Albany --I shall be there. We are all united on this subject except --- . We have a good cause, and let it not be our faults if it is not crowned with success. I have endeavored to correct -- 's heresy, but he is inflexible. I presume he will not be a dangerous opponent in a case so clear. Signed, De Witt CLINTON * Batavia, February 25th, 1816. De Witt CLINTON, Esq. Dear Sir: I with pleasure acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 3d instant. I believe there is but one voice in this country in relation to the advantages that would flow from a canal navigation from Lake Erie to the Hudson, although, as it is to be expected, there are many persons that seem to think such a project impracticable, and indeed upon some plans which might be devised for its execution, it is truly so; although by others, its completion is perfectly within the power of the state; and probably the canal could be so directed in its course, that even the county through which it might pass, would be competent to the completion of such sectional part. I am therefore impressed with the belief, from such reflections as have occurred to me on this subject, that the proper method to be pursued would be, to obtain an act from the legislature to appoint commissioners with power and funds to employ proper persons to explore and make a survey and level of a route, along which a canal should be directed, exhibiting, by means of a proper map and profile of the canal, the various depths required to be excavated, the aqueduct bridges to be erected, and the sites where locks should be constructed, with shafts sunk in various parts within the breadth contemplated for the canal, to ascertain the composition to be removed, whether clay, loan,sand, gravel, stone or rock. These objects being thus practically ascertained, it would be easy to make a calculation and estimate of the expenses which would attend its excavation; after which, a succeeding legislature could judge, whether the ability of the state was competent to the undertaking. My impression is, that this part of the main object might be accomplished at a small expense, (comparatively speaking,) by pursuing systematic measures. I would recommend employing Americans solely, and avoiding foreigners; they know very little about the management and conducting of business economically in this country; and the truth is, the laying out a path for a canal, requires neither conjurors nor wizzards; practical__ is every thing that is necessary. While I make these remarks with a much freedom and candor, it is not done with a view to obtain for myself, a you will perceive, and profitable employment in its prosecution. I have not any other object or wish than that the project should be pursued in a practical way, commessurate with all the purposes for which canals are used for conveyance and transportation, with the least possible expense. Your friend W. RUMSEY, will use the exertions to promote the grand object. My avocations in the discharge of the counties which are involved in conducting an agency are so many that it is impossible for me to visit Albany, but I am persuaded Mr. RUMSEY, who was one of the committee appointed to draft our memorial to the legislature, on the subject of the grand canal, and who is the bearer of the memorial to be handed to that honorable body, will more than supply my place were I present. That complete success may attend your exertions in an object so beneficial to mankind as a complete water communication between the great western lakes and the Hudson River would be, is the sincere wish of, with great respect and esteem, your most obedient servant, Joseph ELLICOTT. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Is anyone from this list also on the ny-rooters list? I haven't been able to send anything thru this week, they all come back, failed-- also, I cannot access the list-administrator either. <ny-rooters-owner@listserv.genexchange.com> Any one else with this difficulty? Linda

****************** The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 27-1883 # 2 Ten Mile Crossing Of the play to be presented in Batavia next Tuesday evening the Albany 'Knickerbocker' says: "Mr. FORSBERG is cool and humorous, and possessed of that non-chalance which suits his part admirably. Mr. CHALFIN as Capt. Van Dorn acts his parts well; so does Miss EATON-CRANE as Helen. As to the play itself much could be written in its praise. It is on the whole a piece of great merit. The plot is good and the interest well sustained. Some of the scenic effects are admirable, not to say startling. The thunder storm the vivid flashes of lightning and the fire it causes, are grand beyond description. The play will be repeated to-night and we will be disappointed if there is not a packed house to witness it." * A Busy Week "This has been a busy week in town, " said a Batavian merchant, "the fall trade seeming to spring up all of a sudden. We have had every reason to feel gratified at our business for the week, and I have noticed that other stores have apparently had a good patronage. Trade will now probably continue brisk until after the Holidays." Main street is lined with teams to-day, and all branches of business seem to be attracting patrons. * A Festival in Prospect. A festival and entertainment will be given for the benefit of St. Joseph's parochial school at the school building on the evenings of November 7th and 8th. The ladies of the church are making arrangements to have the festival an occasion that will merit a large attendance. The object is worthy of a large patronage. * Wherein the "Times" Erred. The 'Spirit of the Times' says in a local item: "It is generally expressed to be a 'waste of thunder' for LeRoy merchants to attempt to draw trade from this locality by advertising 'closing out sales' in Batavia papers." We do not wonder at this error of judgment in the 'Times,' because it was not aware the Oldest Dry Goods House of the County is actually closing out its entire stock at Le Roy, at auction prices, preparatory to Mr. Chas. MORGAN's retirement from over half a century of active business. Batavians and people from this vicinity are going there because they can buy goods was below their worth. Even the goods that do not ordinarily enter into a close-out are selling wonderfully cheap: Standard prints are 2 and 3 cents a yard less than in Batavia; 7 1/2 cents buy a 9 cent sheeting; and the famous double Waterloo shawls go at $5.00 instead of $6.50 to $9.00. * A Strange Marine Animal. Whalers Encounter a Monster in the Pacific that looked Like a Horse. Panama.-Capt. D. SEYMOUR of the whaling bark Hope On, which anchored in the bay on the seventh from a four months cruise, with 400 barrels of humpback on board, reports having encountered a strange marine monster off St. Elmo. This is one of the Pearl Island group, situated between forty and fifty miles from this town. The boats were out, waiting signals from the vessel as to the direction the whales were heading. Suddenly the water broke at a short distance from the boat. Capt. SEYMOUR was steering, and he made ready to catch a whale. But to his surprise and that of the men in the boat, who ceased pulling and looked around when he shouted to them, an animal somewhat like a horse rose slowly out of the water and dived, apparently alarmed at the sight of the boat. None of those present had ever seen an animal like it before, although they are all old sailors, and they agree in saying, as do another boat's crew who saw it the following day, that it is an animal which has never been previously encountered. The glance which Capt. SEYMOUR obtained enables him to describe it as about twenty feet in length, with a handsome horse-like head, with two unicorn-shaped horns protruding from it, with four legs or double jointed fins, a brownish hide, profusely speckled with large black spots, and a tail which appeared to be divided into two parts. The animal was seen on two different days, and an effort would have been made to catch it had it not been that whales were about at that time. Capt. SEYMOUR and his officers agree in believing that the monster is peculiar to that locality, an that it could easily be killed with lances and bomb guns. Officers of the Pacific Mail Company say they have seen this animal on several occasions, although they never had the opportunity for close observation which was obtained by the Hope On. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

I am looking to connect Dr. Moses Hill with his proper parents and ancestors. Dr. Hill and family came to Lagrange county Indiana about 1830 from Genese county, NY. He was born about in NY. His wife was named Riley (correct spelling unknown). They had several children all born in NY -- Moses, Laura and Slocum. Dr. Hill attended medical school in NY and probably graduated about 1812. Does anyone have information on my Dr. Hill and his family? Thank you for your help. Perry Adams San Carlos, California

Were there OBITS in 1833 ? In ELBA ? She is buried at East Elba/Springvail Cemetery IF soooo How could I get it ? Looking for Elizabeth (SACKET(T) HOWE married to Ira (Waller) HOWE .. died in Elba on 09 November 1833. I have also been trying to find MORE about Issac and Samuel SACKET(T) that were in Elba in and around that time . Thank you for any help you can provide. Jill in SoCalif

****************** Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 21-1875 # 4 Alexander.-The people of this town will observe Decoration Day on Monday, May 31st. At a meeting held last evening, the following order of exercises were arranged: The Procession will be formed in the Public Square at 2 p.m., under the direction of the Marshal, and will then march to the Cemetery in the following order: Music-Ladies of the Floral Committee, and Ladies generally. Delegation and citizens. Students from the different Schools. President of the Day--Speaker and Clergy. Upon arriving at the Cemetery the remaining exercises of the day will be announced by the President, Drayton SPRAGUE. I have not learned whether the Attica people observe the day or not. A cordial invitation is extended to all in the adjoining towns to come and participate with us. * Oakfield.-The cold and rainy weather causes the Farmers to have long, sober faces, but it is hoped that warm weather will soon come and bring with it its wonted cheerfulness. Our village seems quite lively notwithstanding the hard times, and backward Spring. Improvements are the order of the day. I.J. STEADMAN is repairing his dwelling house, and has made a very attractive croquet ground in the rear of his Drug Store. Dr. A.P. JACKSON opened a Grocery Store in connection with his Drug Store. C.H. CHAMBERLAIN has just returned from New York with a fine line of Dress Goods. Mrs. A.M. FOSTER has a very fine display of Millinery, and from the numerous customers that frequent her Store, business must be first rate. The Ladies will have hats. We notice your former correspondent F.BROWN is in town again, and hope soon to hear from him. * Indian Falls.-The exhibition that was held here a short time since, was a success in every respect. The total receipts for both evenings were a little over $56. Mr. and Mrs. A.B. HUMPHREY, and Mr. and Mrs. W.W. HUMPHREY added very much to the last evening's entertainment by favoring us with select music. The I.O. of G.T. are in a flourishing condition. Their installation of officers came off on Saturday evening, May 8th. The officers were as follows:-- W.C.T. Chas. T. PRATT; W.V.T. Mrs. S.E. WARD; W.S., A.D. WARD; W.F. S., W.F. PRATT; W.T, S. BROOKS; W.C., J. CLARK; W.M., E.B. ARNOLD; W.O.G., J.W. WALDRON; W.S.G., Miss Mary BROWN; W.D.M., Miss Mary MIZER; R.H.S., Miss Annie McALPINE; L.H.S., Miss Lizzie PHELPS. * Attica has been enjoying a rich treat in the line of Concerts. A Miss Mollie KIMBALL came to this place about three weeks ago and organized a class consisting of about 125 of the little ladies and lasses of the place, and on the evenings of the 13th and 15th, and by request on Monday evening the 17th, gave one of her concerts, having a full house each night. Great credit is due Miss KIMBALL for the proficiency with which the little ones performed their several parts. I attended the Concert on Monday evening, and do not hesitate to pronounce it one of the finest Concerts of the kind that I ever attended. I understand that Miss KIMBALL goes from Attica to Perry to organize a class there. * Local Record. A heavy frost on the night of the 18th. The Le Roy Episcopalians have a new church organ. Communication from Elba received too late for insertion. The Soda Fountains about town are all now in fizzible order. The roads hereabouts are reported to be in splendid condition. Mr. O.D. SANFORD is making extensive repairs on his house, on State St. Wilber SMITH has something to say this week about cheap dry goods. Bug pastures are being prepared and planted as rapidly as possible. The Early Rose takes the lead. Bradish & Co. are sole agents in this county for a new self-dump wheel rake. A new store has been fitted up and stocked at East Bethany. Messrs. DESHON and WORTHINGTON are the proprietors. Ways that are dark--Batavia streets--'Times'. Tricks that are vain--the efforts of the Trustees go effectually light them without gas. Rev. J.B. WENTWORTH, D.D., of Le Roy, is to lecture in the M.E. church in Oakfield, on Wednesday evening next. Subject-Wealth Worship. How's This? The Water-lime mill at Indian Falls was burned down on the morning of the 5th inst., and we were not notified until the 14th inst. Loss $4000. Going to leave.-We learn that Mr. E.W. FELL designs closing up his engraving business here, and removing to some other place. May the best of success attend him wherever he may locate. "Westward The Star of Empire" and the editor of this paper--two distinguished luminaries-"take their way." Unfortunately the editor proposes to return in a week or two and extinguish our light. Decoration Day will undoubtedly be observed in Batavia. A call has been issued for a citizens' meeting to be held at Ellicott Hall on Thursday evening, 20th inst., when arrangements will be made, officers appointed, &c. At the meting of the Genesee Presbytery, a few days since, the opening sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. JACKS, son of J.C. JACK, of Batavia. The sermon is highly commended as one of earnestness and power. Gas once more! We understand that a compromise between the Board of Trustees and the Gas Company, has finally been effected, by which gas is to be furnished at a reduction of about $400. Read It. An interesting letter from George, written by Henry C. ADGATE, Esq., formerly of Bethany, will be found in another column. [see May 21-1875 #3] * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Sophrona Tallman who d. 1852, marr. James Devoe b. 1812. Their children are listed; Asa, Lydia, Cynthia, Elias, Christopher, James, Emily, Lucas, Sarah, and Harriet. If you are related to any member of this family, I would like to hear from you, thank you, Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

Frances A. Stubbs marr. in 1849 to John Appleby Devoe who was b. 1822. These are their children. Emma Louisa, b. 1850 Mary Frances 1852 marr. Benjamin T. McDougal Ella Jones I would like to hear from you if this is your line. Thank you, Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

I received today a copy of the will of Dr.John F. Baker of Batavia who died in 1898. The names he mentioned in his will were: his daughter Cynthia A. Weeks, wife of James A. Weeks His daughter Dolly HEWITT, wife of Henry Hewitt his daughter Fanny HARTLEY, wife of Charles W. Hartley his son Dr. John W. Baker and his wife Jennie C. Baker The information I have on Cynthia is she was born about 1843, and is buried in the Quaker Cemetery in Wheatland, NY. She and James Weeks had a daughter Josephine who died/buried on 5 November 1882 aged 3, and a son Vernie B. (writing looks like Vernie) died/buried on 30 August 1868 aged 2 1/2. Big gap in years of birth! Both also buried in Quaker Cemetery in Wheatland. Fanny Baker was born about 1865. Nothing else known about her. Dr. John W. Baker born about 1863. He graduated from Pulte Homeopathic College in Cincinnati in 1887, and was associated in business with his father. Wfe Jennie C. Baker. Nothing known about her. The 1880 Census says Dr. John F. Baker's wife was Phoebe. In the 1850 Census his wife was named as Ann N. It looks as if he had thre wives! If anybody has any connection or knows anything about these families, I would love to hear from you. Marny in Perth, Western Australia.

****************** The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 2-1914 Anniversary at Bethany. Celebration in Honor of Mrs. Ezra Votry-School Reopened. Bethany.-Mr.and Mrs. Ezra VOTRY entertained their children and families on Sunday on the fiftieth anniversary of Mrs. VOTRY's birth. She was presented with remembrances. Among the 21 people present were Albert BERNARD of Batavia, Mr. and Mrs. Philip PFEIFER and four children of La Grange, Mr. and Mrs. WOELLER and four children of Stafford, and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton BESWICK and daughter of East Syracuse. Dinner and supper were served. School in district No. 4 reopened yesterday with Miss SNELL of Albion as teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Frank CACNER and children of Batavia have been recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. William HILL. * The Country's Finest In the big cities and the small towns, in the great busy factories and out in the open, everywhere you'll find thousands of healthy, contented men smoking famous old PATTERSON's SEAL Cut Plug tobacco. It's the same rich, sweet, pleasing PATTERSON's SEAL their fathers and grandfathers smoked, and they get the same healthful satisfaction out of it all year 'round. PATTERSON's SEAL is the kind of tobacco you can smoke all day long, to your heart's content. PATTERSON's SEAL Cut Plug Burley PATTERSON's SEAL is ripe, mellow Kentucky Burley, aged up to three years to bring out the wonderful Burley richness, mildness, and sweetness. Then made into a Cut Plug so the fragrance goes all through it and it burns evenly in your pipe. Just give PATTERSON's SEAL a week's trial and you'll always smoke it. Sold everywhere in 10c pouches. The American Tobacco Company. [adv.] * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Maria Martin born 1793 and marr. in 1809 to David Devoe who was b. 1788. This couple had these children; David b. 1811 marr. Matilda Maynard John 1813 marr. Delia Rankin in 1835 then went to San Fran. CA. Cornelius 1815 Isaac 1817 marr. Harriet Spencer 1839 Maria 1822 marr. John Sliter Ann marr. Hugh Hammil Margaret 1825 Charles 1827 Hannah 1837 Martin 1839 Delevan 1841 If this is your line, I would like to hear from you, thank you, Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

****************** Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 18-1875 # 4 Bethany Center.-A Strawbery[sic] and Ice Cream festival will be held at the Town Hall Bethany Center, on Tuesday evening, June 29th for the purpose of raising means for the erection of new sheds in the rear of the Baptist church for the accommodation of horses at all public gatherings. Everybody is invited. All citizens are interested in the success of this enterprise. Come everybody. * Canada.-(near East Bethany,)-The grist-mill and saw-mill still run, and the carriage shop is doing good business, but there is a chance for the Methodist church to be doing a little better work here. 'Twas on a warm and sultry day, I sat beneath the shade, Thinking of olden days gone by, And what changes time has made. Some ten or fifteen years ago, The old church on the hill Was echoing with the songs of praise, But now 'tis deathly still. Plainly in sight on the hill it stands, And the rain through the roof is going And the boys are pelting the windows out, And the weeds round the door are growing. O, shame, for the people of a place like this, To let their church rot down, And hold their meetings in the upper loft Of the oldest house in town. Come, let us try and all unite And fix our church up soon, And cease in meetings to quarrel and fight, Like rowdies in a public barroom. * Superior Carriages.-We are always pleased to record the merit and excellencies of the manufactures of our home mechanics. Carriages of Batavia manufacture have become noted far and wide for their superior beauty and durability. We noticed, a few days since, at John L. FOSTER's manufactory, back of Washburn House, a perfect beauty of a carriage, in shape, make, and finish, which was being boxed for shipment to our old sheriff, Parley UPTON, at Battle Creek, Mich. A strong and beautiful Band Wagon for the North Darien Band was recently turned out at the same manufactory; and still more recently, a fine and excellent carryall, for Champion's livery, at Le Roy. There is no discount on FOSTER's work, and people are beginning to understand it, and to crowd him with their orders. * The Yearly Review of St. Ann's Episcopal School occurred last Thursday. The pupils showed marked improvement, particularly those who had been with Miss SPALDING for two years. The Music Class, under Miss Delphine SPALDING, was a perfect success. The pupils exhibiting on the Board the signs and notes in music with wonderful accuracy. The following pupils rank first in the various branches: Music-Louise SANDERS of Stafford. Mathematics.-Carrie GARLINGHOUSE, Buffalo. Phonography and Ancient Geography-Hattie HOLDEN, Batavia. Orthography-Ida PLUMMER, Batavia. Latin-Ida ORCUTT, Batavia. History-Charlotte HALL, Thornton, England. Phonography, Modern Geog. and Penmanship-Willis ORCUTT, Batavia. Elocution-David MIX, Batavia. Testimonials were awarded to Ida PLUMMER, Louisa SAUNDERS, Mattie ORCUTT, Jennie MILLER, of Batavia, Emma and Charles SEYMER, of New Orleans. The Roll of Honor to Hattie HOLDEN and Ida ORCUTT of Batavia. The White Ribbon for Etiquette-David MIX. The Scarlet Ribbon for Extra Lessons-Mary POWERS. The Blue Ribbon, Highest Honor, to Willis ORCUTT. * Burglars About.-The Rochester 'Union' tells of an attempted burglary of the house of James ANDERSON of North-east Le Roy. The burglar was heard and Mr. A., rushing to the door, and being unable to perceive any one, fired a host or two into the darkness. An answering shot was sent back, but no damage resulted on either side, but the burglar made off with himself. * New York State Institution for the Blind.-At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of this Institution held on Monday last, the following persons were elected and appointed to their several offices and positions: President of the Board-L.A. HAYWARD. Treasurer-J.S. STEWART Secretary-L.C. McINTYRE. Executive Committee-John FISHER, H.I. GLAWACKI, H.U. HOWARD. Finance Committee-E.C. WALKER, J.M. WILLETT, John FISHER. Committee on Manufactures-J.S. STEWART, Sanford WILBER, H.I.GLAWACKI. Superintendent-(at the Institution)-Mrs. A.D. LORD. Teachers-Andrew Van DYKE, Mrs. Ellen M. PECKHAM, Miss Anna BOWEN, Mrs. FISHER. Music Teachers-Prof. Geo. A. DIXON, Miss Delia A. BROWN, Miss Angeline CUTTER. Matron-Mrs. Julia B. GAINES. Assistant Matron-Miss ANDERSON. Physician-Dr. N.G. CLARK. Teacher of Broom Making-Mr. John H. Van VALKENBURG. Teacher of Girls' Work-Mrs. Alice E. Van VALKENBURG. Visitors' Attendant-Miss Charlotte GODFREY. L.C. McINTYRE, Sec'y. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Sarah Weeks marr. John Devoe. They had these children; Mary 1805 marr. Andrew Woolf in 1823 Elizabeth 1807 marr. Solomon Corsa 1825 James Weeks 1809 marr. Harriet LeFever William Henry 1811 marr. Elizabeth Corsa Sarah Ann 1814 marr. John A. Woolf. If this family is connected to you, please let me hear from you, thank you, Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

****************** Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 18-1875 # 3 Bergen.-Items of thrilling interest are scarce this week, and, in fact, they have been scarce for some time. Last week Wednesday the funeral of Bridget HORAN, a somewhat eccentric character, took place. Her death occurred the day previous, at the age of 65 years. She had been sick for a long time. Her remains were taken to Churchville for burial. Last Saturday evening E. SHEPARD closed out his stock of furnishing goods at auction. Geo. PIERSON, of Guilford, Conn., was in town last week, visiting his friends. He recently was graduated from Union College. We believe he intends to make civil engineering his business. D.H. GOULD, formerly of this village, now of Norwich, Conn., sails for Europe this month, to be absent a year. His many friends here will wish him a prosperous voyage. Jerome BUELL and wife, of Athens, N.Y., are in town on a visit. They are staying at Mr. SCOFIELD's. J. GRIDLEY returned from the West last Saturday. He is looking well. Our Base Ball Club is unfortunate. It plays only to be beaten. Last Saturday the boys went to Le Roy to play with the Club there, but they didn't come back with colors flying. * East Pembroke.-The ladies of the Presbyterian church and society invite their friends and the friends of a good cause to a strawberry festival at Seminary Hall in E. Pembroke on the evening of June 24th. * Fire at Lancton Corners.-The barn of Andrew CRAFT, at Lancton Corners, Elba, was consumed by fire, together with a valuable horse, a new buggy, a new cutter, harness, a quantity of lumber, &c. &c., on Sunday morning last, 13th inst., at about 1/2 past 2 o'clock. The barn was new, Mr. C. having lost a barn, located on the same site, by fire about a year ago. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. In the early part of the evening previous a tramp applied for a night's lodging but was refused, and suspicion points to him, though he has not been seen since. Mr. CRAFT's house caught fire from the burning barn and was damaged some two or three hundred dollars worth, but was, by great exertions, saved from being entirely consumed. Barn and house slightly insured. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Charlotte Blair marr. 1857 in Crawford co. Oh. to Elijah Devoe b. 1828 If you can connect to this family, I would like to hear from you, thank you, Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

Maria Walrath marr. Abraham Devoe who was b. 1804 in NY. This couple had: Austin b. 1829 in Montgomery, NY and Mary E. born 1833 If you can connect to this family, I would like to hear from you, thank you, Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

Maria Hoffman marr. John Devoe b. 1770. These are their children; Catharine Ward b. 1804 marr. 1st. Thomas Stoughton @nd. Alexander McPherson John 1806 Peter 1808 marr. Jenny Bowne Rachel 1810 marr. Wm. H.S.Bailey 1828 Maria 1812 Samuel Ward 1814 marr. Ann Elizabeth Lansing Daniel Megie 1816 marr. Elizabeth Gibson 1839 Ann Elizabeth 1819 marr. John McCullagh 1837 later moved to Memphis, TN. If this is your family, I would like to hear from you, thank you. Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

****************** Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 18-1875 # 2 Neighboring Counties (cont'd.) The Brockport 'Republic' reports musquitoes[sic] "wonderfully thick" in that village. - What's the odds, so long as you can render your houses, as we have ours safe from fly or musquitoe intrusion, at a few dollar's expense? Philip LASCH, a German, aged fifty-six years, living alone, at Bowmansville, Erie county, was found dead in his bed with his throat cut in two places and a razor in his hand, on Sunday morning last. Supposed suicide. Dr. O.B. ADAMS, of Warsaw, while attending a patient, recently, whose disease was afflicted with erysipelatous poison, was through a slight cut in one of his fingers innoculated with the same poison, and to eradicate it from his system, had a portion of his right hand amputated on Saturday last, by Dr. MOORE of Rochester. * Local Record. Mumps is what is bothering a number of the children in this vicinity now. William HUDSON--call at this office for information relative to the package you lost. Tucker, if you don't call and pay that little account, soon, our patience will be entirely tuckered out, and then-- At it Again! R.O. HOLDEN is making a raid of prices again and -down they go!- Mr. Wm. C. BUXTON, Billy long-time clerk in Tryon's Drug Store, is about to remove to Buffalo. He will leave a host of friends in Batavia. The Le Roy 'Courier' has entered upon its sixth year, with gratifying evidences of prosperity. It is an enterprising, spicy local paper, to which we extend our congratulatory's. Errata.-In the communication from Titusville, in last week's issue, the "music teacher from Le Roy" spoken of, should have read Miss Frankie LAW instead of Miss Fanny LORD. D.D. WAITE, our esteemed cotem, of the 'Advocate,' has edited that paper forty years. He is still hale, hearty, and genial--good for many years of editorial work yet. "Long may he wave." John D. STAFFORD, Esq., one of the oldest residents of East Pembroke, died on Friday last, 11th inst., of heart disease. He was 76 years of age and was widely known and held in highest respect. Mrs. Harriet E. STEPHENSON, wife of Thomas J. STEPHENSON, of this village, died of apoplexy, on Tuesday last, 15th inst., after a brief illness of only one week. Mrs. S. was 54 years of age. The Genesee County Pioneers Association has on its register three hundred and seventy-five living members, all of whom have been residents of the county for periods ranging from forty to seventy-three years. There are forty-four streets in Medina, thirty-two in Albion, fifty in Batavia, and--well, we haven't counted them in Le Roy yet, but think we can double the above.-Le Roy 'Courier'. Possibly you might but for the police. There, Now!-Don't forget the Good Templar's entertainment at the Opera House on Tuesday evening next, 22d inst. They have tableaux, music, strawberries, and ice cream. Entrance to Hall is free! Cheap enough, surely! Sudden Death-Cyrus POWERS, of East Pembroke, died of hemorage of the lungs. * Mr. J. OLCOTT, late hotel keeper at Cary has rented and thoroughly renovated the Geo. W. MILLER dwelling, No. 21 State St., Batavia, where he is now, prepared to accommodate a few permanent boarders, and a limited number of table boarders. People attending court here will find this a desirable and convenient boarding house. Stabling for horses, if desired. * Another Old Resident Gone! Mrs. Thomas D. PRATT died on Saturday last, 12th inst., at the age of 73 years, after a short, but painful illness, denominated by her physician, "an effusion of the brain," induced by what, at the time, appeared to be a very slight injury. Mrs. PRATT was born in Sussex Co., N.J., in 1802, where she remained til 1825, when she married and moved to Orange Co., N.Y., remaining there till 1833, when she moved to Monroe Co., thence in 1850 to Batavia, Genesee Co., where she resided at her decease. Her maiden name was Christina ACKERMAN. We knew Mrs. PRATT to be a genial and devoted mother, a kind, sympathizing neighbor, and last, but not least, a faithful follower of her Lord and Master. We know how desolate the heart when the last watcher, the last that loves us dearly, passes from earth, and we offer to the afflicted family our heartfelt sympathies. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

****************** Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 18-1875 Neighboring Counties Brockport talks of organizing a new brass band. Corning has 25 places where liquor is sold under license. Chautauqua county swine are suffering with a "zootic." Apple tree worms have begun operations in Western New York. A party of Medina youths are preparing to go to the Black Hills. Henry SPANN, of Attica, has gone on a visit to Europe--"faderland." A Mr. AUSTIN, from Castile, has purchased the Exchange hotel at Attica. Two divorces were granted in Rochester last week, both against the husbands. Two hundred "heathen chinee" laborers are to be put to work near Lima soon. A spring like the Avon waters has been discovered in Gates, just west of Rochester. The New York Teachers' Association will be held at Fredonia July 27th, 28th and 29th. The Prohibitions of Livingston county have called a convention at Geneseo on June 15th. The Tonawanda 'Enterprise' states the total amount of tolls received at the Canal Collector's office there for the month of May to be $6,875.59. Mr. J.E. MUNN, proprietor of the St. James Hotel at Moscow, favored us with a call on Tuesday. - 'Nunda News.' Moral--pay for your-refreshments-when you take them. A very eccentric and miserly old man named Spencer C. HUGGINS, recently died at Rochester. An old tin box was found buried in the cellar containing several thousand dollars. The Hampton Colored Students, who sang here so delightfully a few weeks since, are to sing in Rochester on the evening of the 21st inst. We hope they may give Batavia another call. Daniel DORAN, the Lockport murderer, has been again respited by the Governor.-July 9th is now named as the day on which he will be executed. This is reprieve number five, in this case. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************