Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 16-1888 Death of John Bailey. John BAILEY, a well known resident of Batavia who resided on Summit street, died suddenly on a plot of ground owned by him on Vine street at 5:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. BAILEY had been in apparently robust health until yesterday morning, when he complained of having pain in the region of his heart, but it was not considered anything serious. Shortly after dinner yesterday he remarked to his wife that he would visit a plot of ground which he had planted to potatoes on Vine street, in the rear of the house occupied by A. WYNESS, Jr. Mr. WYNESS was talking to him early in the afternoon and he says that he was apparently in perfect health. Mrs. WYNESS noticed during the afternoon, however, that he would frequently leave his work for a few minutes and go and sit down. He had told his wife that he would return home at 4 o'clock, but as he did not arrive at that hour his daughter Mary drove around to see what detained him. She was horrified to find him lying on the ground gasping for breath. The Rev. Father BROUGHAM and a physician were immediately summoned, but medical aid was of no avail. A few minutes later he died. Coroner PARMELE was notified, but he did not consider it necessary to hold an inquest. Mr. BAILEY was born in Fermanagh, Ireland, August 2d, 1820, and came to this country in 1840. He was an upright and respected citizen. He leaves a widow, three sons and four daughters. * Hard Lines of a Famous Songstress. New York.-The 'Sun' states that Ilma di MURSKA, the famous songstress, who startled the musical world some years ago with the exquisite quality of her voice and became known as the Hungarian nightingale, is suffering from brain trouble and is living in poverty in this city. Efforts are being made by musical people to raise a fund to send her to her home in Hungary. She is only thirty-eight years old, but has been broken down by domestic troubles. * Genesee County's Jail. To the Editors of 'The News': In your issue of the 5th inst. there is a paragraph stating that the Grand Jury of the United States Court makes serious charges against the management of the Erie county jail. It is charged that the prisoners are not given a sufficient quantity of food. Apropos of the above and in direct contrast it may be of interest to your may readers to learn that the same cannot be said of the present management of the Genesee county jail. The inmates do not only get sufficient food, but what they get is good and nourishing, and not always the same, day after day, as I believe to be the case in some other jails, but studiously varied. During my confinement under Sheriff REEDY's care, I have always found him most obliging and attentive. The wants and comforts of the inmates are not neglected, while for those who are bent on improving their mind during the long weary hours, there is a plentiful supply of good, sound reading matter. Visitors are treated with marked respect and courtesy both by Captain REEDY and his most estimable wife. The latter is a lady of sterling qualities and commands the esteem and deference due her. To the inmates she always has a kind word, and if any one is sick he is promptly looked after. Of course, there are "all sorts and conditions of men" come here from time to time, but the worst and most contemptible are those who are known as tramps. Nothing is good enough for them, and they would not be pleased, much less satisfied, were the meals served from the kitchen of a first class hotel. This is the meanest and most despicable form of mankind. The term tramp is anything but an appropriate one, for as long as there is a freight train or the "blind baggage," they won't tramp a rod. They are most disgusting and a disgrace to humanity, and yet we find people feeding and pitying the "poor tramp." That the Genesee county jail is a breeder of malaria and rheumatism and a standing disgrace to the county is not the fault of the Sheriff; but it is a fact that cannot be denied. This letter is not an individual opinion, but is endorsed by my fellow inmates. Jail, Batavia, Oct. 8, 1888. Alien. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 1-1875 # 2 The following is the list of petit jurors drawn to serve at the January term of the County Court and Court of Sessions, to be held at the Court House in Batavia, on Monday, Jan. 11th, 1875: Alabama.-Wm. INGALSBE, Abram NORRIS, Geo. ROBERTS, Geo. HITCHCOCK. Alexander.-Asa D. CHURCHILL. Batavia.-Henry TODD, Oscar B. KELSEY, Alton W. PERRY. Bergen.-Horace SOUTHWORTH, Francis E. TERRY, James CRAMPTON. Bethany.-Joseph H. CHADWICK, Norman NOONAN. Byron.-H.T. DEMING. Darien.-Ellery DELANO, Orlando YATES, Geo. THOMAS. Le Roy.-Stephen M. SELDEN, Thomas G. PARSONS, Chandler GANSON, James LAWRENCE, Ransom H. MILLER. Oakfield.-Samuel A. MARSH. Pavilion.-Asabel HIGGINS, Samuel C. WEBB, Levi B. WENTWORTH. Pembroke.-D.H. CHRISTIE, James GARRETT, L.D. JONES, James McDONALD, Levi WYMAN, Harry STONE, O.F. KING, Albert WYMAN. Stafford.-Sylvanus W. FISK. * Byron.-The entertainment at the North Byron church was very largely attended, nearly 500 persons being present. The boughs bent beneath the weight of presents, and all present seemed to heartily enjoy the merry Christmas. Ice-cream and cake were served. The exercises continued until 11 o'clock P.M. * Alexander.-We had our share of Christmas trees this year, there being one at the Methodist and one at the Universalist church, and with each there were appropriate exercises. They were held on different evenings, so that all who wished could go to both places. We attended the exercises at both churches, and should judge from appearances that the people went all out at each place. The exercises at the Methodist church were held on Wednesday evening, Dec. 23d. It was a very pleasant evening, and the church was crowded full, nearly all of the standing room being occupied. There were two trees well laden with presents, and the church was very nicely decorated. The exercises were very good and passed off pleasantly. Santa Claus was introduced, in the person of Billy HARRINGTON, and was dressed in so grotesque a manner, that he caused a great deal of merriment, while he helped in the distribution of the presents. The exercises at the Universalist church were held on Thursday evening. The evening was not as pleasant, as on the night previous but the church was full, galleries and all. There was but one tree, but it was very full, and looked nicely. The church was neatly decorated with evergreens and autumn leaves. The exercises were fine. I never heard better in large or small towns. The essay presented by Miss Ann BROWN was very ably written and well read. The two articles recited by Miss Jessie WING were beautiful in and of themselves and beautifully rendered, showing plainly that she had a good trainer at home. Santa Claus being away from home, sent his son, and he was introduced to the audience in the person of Harry MOORES. He made a very pleasing and instructive speech. Then came the distribution of presents, which passed off pleasantly to all, and the exercises closed at 9 o'clock. Charley CHAPPEL, son of William and Adell CHAPPELL, died of scarlet fever Tuesday, Dec. 29th, aged about 6 years. * (unknown town) Scarlet fever is prevailing in this vicinity. Two children of the BEETLE family died of the disease the fore part of the week. Wheaton SOUTHWORTH received by express on Monday of this week from his brother in Mich., a fine turkey weighing 19 1/2 pounds. Humphrey is evidently on the war path. Mr. O.S. THROOP was in town Tuesday exhibiting his wonderful Franz & Pope Knitting Machine. It is simply astonishing the rapidity with which the little girl operating the machine, could throw off the stockings, making a score or so in the five or six hours they were here, which were immediately sold to our enterprising young merchant, F.N. HUBBARD. Thursday evening at the Christmas-tree, Mr. S.K. GREEN made the gratifying announcement that enough money had been subscribed to pay off the church debt, amounting to about $600. We regret to learn that Mr. Fred GREEN while helping Mr. COOK to butcher hogs one day last week, had the misfortune to run a hog-hook into his knee, making an ugly wound. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Lynda has kindly forwarded me the information that Dr. John Baker died on May 15 1898. The information was from Stafford E. North's book: Our Country and Its People, A Descriptive and Biographical Record of Genesee County, New York, Boston History Company Publishers, 1899, Page 388. When I manage my visit to Rochester I shall definitely be looking for that book and hope to look up (and find!) information I need. Marny

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 1-1875 Ladies' and Children's Furs, cheap, at Fish's. Diaries for 1875 for sale at Mackey's News Room. Holiday Hats. Something new, at Fish's, 103 Main street. That 331, quadruple plate, cut-glass bottle castor, Kenyon sells at $3. Photographs of Mrs. Scott SIDDONS for sale at Mackey's News Room. Books, Pictorials, Games, &c., &c., for the Holidays, at Mackey's News Room. Diaries for 1875. Fifty different styles at Tryon's Drug Store, 57 Main St. Photograph Albums, Diaries, Scrap Books, all new and nice, at Elmore's. Call and see them before you purchase. Holiday goods, nice goods, new goods, good goods, fancy goods, for everybody, at Elmore's Drug and Fancy Store. The finest and cheapest assortment of Diaries in town for 1875, at Tozier & Putnam's. Notice.-All persons indebted to Mrs. P. DONOGHUE, by note or book account, are requested to call and settle the same before Jan. 10th. All accounts not paid by that date will be left for collection. New Fall Millinery--Miss M. WARE, at her rooms over J.A. Clark's Jewelry Store, has just opened a very choice and Fashionable Stock of New Fall Millinery, to which she would call the attention of the Ladies of Batavia and vicinity. Tryon is making most ample provisions for the Holiday trade, and with him may be found New Books, Family Bibles, Prayer Books, Hymnals, Photograph Albums, Chromos, Juvenile Books, New Games, Backgammon Boards, Chessmen, Fine Russia Leather and Turkey Morocco Wallets, &c., &c., all new and fresh goods and for sale cheap. To the Public: Batavia, Nov. 15th, 1874.--Having purchased the entire stock of Furniture and Undertaking Goods of J.M. SHOWERMAN & Co., the business will be continued in the same place, with the difference being that a vast reduction will be made upon all goods sold there from former prices, and more especially in undertaking goods. To all those who may have the misfortune of death in their family, I would say, call on me before purchasing, and you shall have goods at their just value. M. DAILEY. Try Boschee's German Syrup--Cough No More! How much joy there is in every household to know that they can at last procure a remedy for any case of coughs, severe colds settled on the breast, Consumption, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs that is certain to cure. It is a satisfaction to know that a person is safe from the dangers of these diseases--all you need do, is to go to your druggist, Tozier & Putnam, and get a bottle of Boschee's German Syrup; two doses will relieve you at once. If you doubt what we say in print, get a sample bottle for 10 cents and try it, or a regular size for 75 cents. For Sale! In the town of Byron, A Farm, of 100 acres, of very superior land for grain or dairy purposes. For particulars, apply to H.B. CONE, Batavia, N.Y. Good News! Great Reduction in Prices! I take pleasure in announcing to my numerous friends and patrons and the public in general that I have positively reduced all my prices on Groceries, Crockery, Glassware. I have just received and have on hand 300 barrels of table glassware which I shall positively sell at from 15 to 40 per cent less than can be bought anywhere in this State at retail! This is no idle boast. Come and see and you will find Shults will execute indeed what you here see on paper. Joseph C. SCHULTS, 28 & 30 Main Street, Batavia. N.B. 500 Tubs Butter Wanted. 5,000 Dozen Eggs Wanted, for which I shall pay the highest market cash prices. Coal! Howard & Olmsted Koal! We have so far completed our Trestle as to warrant the announcement that we shall be prepared, early next week, to furnish Coal, either at the yard or delivered, in quantities to suit purchasers. Our yard is situated so as to be reached without going on to, or crossing a Railroad track, and teams are entirely hidden from the cars while loading. The Coal will pass over ___ns directly from the pockets into wagons, without any shoveling, and a full load can be taken on in less than five minutes. We have erected a set of the justly celebrated Fairbanks Scales, made expressly for us, which is a sure guarantee of correct weights. In short, we shall have, when fully completed, a most perfect and convenient arrangement for handling Coal, both for our customers and ourselves. We respectfully invite all in want of Coal, and especially those who desire to purchase without delivery, to come and see for themselves. Terms Strictly Cash. Send in your orders. Howard & Olmsted. Batavia. * Died. HEWITT-In Marshall, Mich., Dec. 18th, 1874, of heart disease, Prentiss S. HEWITT, aged 66 years. The deceased was a brother of M.W. HEWITT, Esq., of this place. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 21-1891 # 4 Personal. Shoe-Manufacturer ARMSTRONG is off on a business trip. Mr.and Mrs. M.A. CLARK of Buffalo are visiting friends in Batavia. Mrs. HOWLAND of Lockport is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edwin COX of Bank street. S.N. ROYCE is very seriously ill with heart difficulty at his home on Ellicott street. Miss MURFEY of New York is spending the summer with her niece, Mrs. G.T. SOUTHWORTH of East Main street. Miss Mary HERRICK is to be married at the house of her parents on Ross street this evening, to Harry RAMSDELL of Rochester, son of Frank RAMSDELL of Batavia. Mrs. Charles J. FITZPATRICK of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., who has been spending several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. SCHULTZ of Ellicott avenue, returned home to-day. * Death of Mrs. Robert Irvine. Mrs. Edna E. IRVINE, aged 42 years , wife of Robert IRVINE of No. 106 State Street died at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, after an illness of about a year. Her husband, two brothers and two sisters survive her: Dr. J.G. MORDEN and S.M. MORDEN of Graig's Mills, Ark.; Mrs. W.H. DAVIDSON of Rochester and Mrs. C.S. LEONARD of Batavia. The funeral services will be held at the home to-morrow morning at 11:30 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Chili for burial. * Three Months in the penitentiary John McALLISTER, who was arrested Tuesday night on the charge of stealing a $10 gold piece from his room-mate, John FERRIS, was tried yesterday afternoon before Justice WEBSTER and a jury. McALLISTER was found guilty of the crime of petit larceny, and sentenced to the Erie county penitentiary for a term of three months. Martin BROWN appeared on behalf of the People and David L__ was counsel for the defendant. * It is doubtful if there was a time when fine millinery was in such a demand as the present. And ladies who want good value never fail to find us on the ground floor with prices and top with style. L.J. TOMPKINS. * Police Paragraphs. Walter RANKIN, a laborer on the Lehigh Valley extension, arrested Tuesday night for public intoxication by Officer GRIFFIS and lodged in jail, was arraigned before Justice WEBSTER yesterday afternoon. He had his choice of $5.70 fine or ten days in jail. He went to jail. Thomas BROWN, a colored individual from Syracuse, arrested Tuesday night by Officer GRIFFIS, was discharged yesterday afternoon by Justice WEBSTER. Fred RUPP paid his fine yesterday afternoon and was released from jail. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Please would someone who is able to visit the Rochester Library do a lookup for me in the Vital Records. I am looking for the death of Dr. JOHN F. (probably Follett) BAKER of Batavia who died after 1890. He was born in September 1815. Once I have his date of death I can look for his obituary and maybe his will. Thank you in advance. Marny in Perth, Western Australia.

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 21-1891 # 3 Mere Mention. J.J. RUSSELL has sold to G.A. PALMER of Belmont a Crescent safety bicycle. There was a brisk shower in Alabama early last evening and another this morning. Miss May D. LOOMIS of the Surrogate's office has purchased a cushioned-tire safety. The Otis street nine say they defeated the Ellicott streets and were not defeated on Tuesday. Next Sunday the Postoffice will be open from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., fifteen minutes longer than formerly. Saturday's edition of 'The News,' eight pages, 48 columns, will be sold for one cent. It will be an interesting number. To-morrow evening the M.E. Cottage class meeting will be held at the home of Mr. MILWARD, No. 316 Ellicott street, commencing at 8 o'clock. Prue & Mooers of Alexander have been granted letters by the Patent Department on a trade-mark for remedies for coughs, colds and consumption. The corner window in the Ross block on Park Place, occupied by the Milward & Ross company, has been cut into a door for the accommodation of the firm. Assessor Levi O. CAMPBELL, who is on a hunting and fishing trip up the Red River of the North in Minnesota, recently captured over 40 pounds of fish in less than an hour. John G. JOHNSON was released from jail yesterday afternoon, on the advice of his physician, Dr. J.W. LeSEUR, and taken to his home on West Main street, where he is under the doctor's care. A union social of the young people's societies of the different churches in the village will be held this evening at the Institution for the Blind. An interesting programme has been arranged for the occasion. * Ice cold soda water, ginger ale and mineral waters now on draught at Jewell's City Drug Store, 99 Main street. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

"JHall" <jhall2@eznet.net> wrote: >  Last year we had a speaker at our genealogy group who showed pictures from the Pan American Exhibit and peeked my curiosity with the question, "Did your family have stories about visits to the Pan Am?"   > FYI...Just in case any other group is interested in that... I was the event person for the Genesee Area Genealogists that year and got the Exhibit from the Buffalo Historical Society (museum). It is an on-loan exhibit for free and came with alot of stuff. Videos, slides, artifacts. It was good for teachers as well as organizational meetings and quite interesting. They also have other on loan exhibit kits. It wasn't a problem for me either to pick up the kit and take it to Genesee County, so it wasn't just available for those in Buffalo. I was allowed to keep it for a week before I took it back, so it is possible to co-ordinate with other groups during the same week to make use of it. The main website link for the Buffalo Historical Society is http://intotem.buffnet.net/bechs/ Click on Educational Programs to see the list of their Loan Kits (towards bottom of that page.) They have a great research library too, if you ever get to go there. A lot of local 1901 newspapers on microfilm during the Pan Am made mention of the locals who went there, sometimes with stories of what their experience was, along with general articles of the event itself. -- Cindy Amrhein Town of Alabama Historian in Genesee Co., NY Experience the Town of Alabama in Genesee County, NY. http://www2.pcom.net/cinjod/historian/ APHNYS (Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/aphnys __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

We still have room for the below trip. The more we have, the less it costs. Only a few weeks left to decide. Thanks for reading. Lanah De Witt BOSTON, MA The Ontario County Genealogical Society (OCGS) is planning a trip to Boston, MA and we would like you to join us. Some may wish to do research at the New England Historical and Genealogical Society (NEHGS) or just visit the historic sites in Boston, MA for two days. The choice is yours. Dates: April 22 - 24, 2003 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Departure: April 22, 2003 around 11:00 a.m. Returning: April 24, 2003 evening Leaving: Ontario County Historical Society Bus: The Time Travelers Hotel: Holiday Inn, Newton, MA Deposit: $50.00 per person (required with application) Balance due by February 5, 2003 We plan on meeting the bus at the Ontario County Historical Society, 55 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 the morning of April 22, 2003. The bus can make a stop in the Syracuse area also. The hotel, we have selected, is adjacent to a subway stop that goes to downtown Boston. The charges are explained below: NEHGS: Non-members of NEHGS are charged $10.00 per day to access the library and are not allowed to access the rare books or manuscript collections. Members must have membership card with them. A yearly membership cost is $60.00. SUBWAY: Cost is $2.50 one way or $6.00 for an all day pass. Senior Citizens, 65 years of age or older; the subway cost is $1.25 one way. You must have photo ID. HOTEL: Each night is $97.63 for a single or double room. The rooms will hold 1 to 4 people for the same cost. So if you find a person(s) to room with your share is reduced. MEALS: Everyone is on their own and responsible for their own costs. BUS: $118.56 per person. The price for the bus is subject to change based upon the number of people. If the bus can be filled, a refund will be issued to everyone on the day we leave. (Minimum (24) Maximum(44) TOTAL DUE: A single person is $314.82. For two people - the cost per person is reduced to $ 216.19. If you have any questions, please call 585-924-2970 or email lanahde@aol.com. Please fill out the application below as soon as possible. Make the check out to: OCGS and mail to: Lanah DeWitt, 628 Hook Rd., Farmington, NY 14425 If for some reason, we do not get enough people for the trip; your deposit will be refunded in full. NEHGS Trip April 22 - 24, 2003 Name:_____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: ____________ Phone #: _______________________Single: __________Double: _____________ E-Mail Address: _____________________________________________________ How did you hear about this trip? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

Hi Everyone, I've been off of this list for a while. I am looking for information on and descendants of the CHILSON family that lived in Genesee (and Wyoming) Co. in the early to mid 1800s. Sue Susan Marie Hillier Roe SueMHR@aol.com Seal Beach, CA Research Specialty: CHILSON Also Researching in USA: ALDEN, ALDRICH, ALVORD, ATHERTON, BARKER, BALCOM, BANCROFT, BARLOW, BASSETT, BILLINGTON, BLISS, BOWEN, BROWNING, CASWELL, CHAFFEE, CHAMPLIN, CHAPIN CHASTAIN, CASSIER/CHESIE, CLAPP, COOK, CRANSON, EATON, EDENS, FENNO, FOOTE, FOX, FRENCH, GARNSEY, GOFF, GOSLIN, GREEN, HAMMOND, HARMON, HARTSHORN, HARTWELL, HARVEY, HAYNES, HAYWARD, HAZARD, HILLIER, HILLS, HOXIE, JAQUITH, JENKES, KENDALL, KENDRICK, KENYON, KINGSLEY, KNOWLES, LOOMIS, LYON, METCALF, MILLER, MITCHELL, MOORE, MULLINS, NILES, NOYES, NASH, PARKER, PECK, PEASE, PETTINGILL, POWER/BAUER, QUACKENBUSH, QUINCY, REED, REMINGTON, REYNOLDS, RICE, RODMAN, ROE, RUSSELL, SABIN, SEGAR, SALISBURY/VAN SALSBURGEN, SEEKINS, SKINNER, SLACK, SMITH, SPENCER, SPRAGUE, STONE, THAYER, TOOGOOD, TURNER, VAN BUREN, VANDENBURG, VINTON, WALES, WERDALL/WARDELL, WARNER, WEEKS, WHEELER, WHEELOCK, WHITMAN, WHITTEMORE, WILBUR, WILCOX, WILKINSON, WILLIAMS, WITBECK, WOODCOCK. Researching in England: ADKINS, ANDREWS, CHILSON, HILLIER, HUMPHREYS, MILES, NEWTH, PIKE, PRIDE, THOMPSON, TRENICKE, VINER, and some of those listed under USA go back to England also. Researching in Friesland, Netherlands: BOOTSMA, DE JONG, JELLEMA, LANTINGA, LEENSTRA, PIERSMA, VOS.

Last year we had a speaker at our genealogy group who showed pictures from the Pan American Exhibit and peeked my curiosity with the question, "Did your family have stories about visits to the Pan Am?" CARRIE or CAROLINE ERKCERT has been a real challenge for any genealogist. At the time of her father's death in 1915 she is listed as MRS. CARRIE SMEDES of Metamora, Ohio. In October Beth, Don and I visited Metamora on our trip home from Indianapolis. It is a very small (like Alabama) railroad town right near the border with Michigan, not far from Toledo. Did not find Carrie but there is an IRA SMEDES family buried there. Unfortunately research has not provided any descendants from Carrie and John Smedes and little info on the Ira Smedes family from Metamora. .................. September 30, 1901, Daily News, Batavia, NY: Patrolman GEORGE H. ERCKERT of Buffalo, son of CHARLES ERCKERT of Batavia, had been injured while making an arrest early in the morning. Mr. Erckert's daughter, MRS. CARRIE SCHMEDLER of Clarendon, Tex., who was visiting him, went to Buffalo yesterday to care for her brother, who is suffering from a broken nose and severe bruises about the head and body. ............. 1901 Did CARRIE ERCKRT arrive here via the railroad to visit the Pan American Exhibit? The 1900 US Census for Clarendon, TX lists JOHN SMEDES as a locomotive engineer. (She was married to John Smedes not Schmedler, our local paper still misspells names). Please note that the GEORGE ERCKERT family lived at 440 Bird Ave., Buffalo, NY, just a few blocks from the exhibition. They had greenhouses there. I wonder if they furnished any of the abundant floral displays at the exhibition. From an internet site by Aaron T. Heverin: "The Pan-American Exposition was a celebration of many sorts. It was intended to be a recognition of the achievements made in the industry and culture of the Americas, but as it turned out, the Pan-American toasted the new 20th century, the progress of electricity, and the City of Buffalo. Now here, the Queen City invites the world to come to her midst and be her guest from May first to November first 1901." Take a look at this site: http://intotem.buffnet.net/bhw/panamex/Welcome.html My grandparents HARRY AND ELIZABETH WASON ERCKRT used to ice skate on Delaware Park Lake. HARRY was a son of GEORGE ERCKERT . My cousin Carol and I used to play there. We would walk over to the Museum of History and try to sit on Lincoln's lap. There is a beautiful rose garden still there in the park. Also in the area is the Albright Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn Cemetery. It is a beautiful cemetery with many beautiful mausoleums, statues, a lake, military graves, etc. Guess this is my day to dream. Happy New Year joanie

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 21-1891 # 2 The News in Byron. J.E. MOORE, a veteran of the late war, yesterday received a map in blue print of the route, marches and battles of the 140th Pennsylvania volunteers. It also contains valuable statistics. E.H. MILLER is having the PECKHAM and MILLER monument moved from the North Byron cemetery here, where he has a lot. The remains of George and William PECKHAM have also been transferred. Yesterday Joseph MECHAN and his man set 13 sets of buggy tires, beside doing other work. * Meeting of Bergen's C.L.S.C. The programme for the Chautauqua Circle meeting at J.ELMORE's next Tuesday evening includes the Queen's English by Mrs. SPENCER; an essay by Miss GIBBONS; a conversation on Pascal by Miss MYERS and Miss RUSSELL; a song by Bertha and Willie PECK; description of an oil-well by Mr. ROWE, and table-talk on the Carboniferous period, each member to give three facts. Next Saturday the Circle will visit the Rochester University Museum on invitation of Prof. FAIRCHILD. The Kettle Falls 'Pioneer' of May 14th devotes about a column and a quarter to a report of an interview with W.M. SAGE of this village concerning the scenery, climate, water-power, forests, agricultural resources, fruit-growing and stock-raising possibilities of Kettle Falls and vicinity. Mr. SAGE has purchased property at Kettle Falls, and the 'Pioneer' reports that he is almost persuaded to break away from his cherished associations in the East, and become a permanent resident of Kettle Falls, with the intelligence, and well-directed public spirit of whose people (the population is 931) he was deeply impressed. Miss Maria L. DIBBLE, after spending about a year with her cousin, Mrs.. E.H. PARISH, returned this morning to her home in East Bloomfield. D.McPHERSON & Son have purchased the six-year-old horse which they took on trial of E.P. WILCOX. * Current Events in Oakfield. The Rev. E.N. MANLEY will address the veterans at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening, May 24th, at the usual hour. The Village Trustees met at Martin's Hall last evening. Village assessment and street improvements were the chief topics of discussion. Philip HELWIG of Minneapolis, after an absence of seven years, is visiting friends and relatives in this village. Charles McDONALD, a compositor on the Buffalo 'Courier,' is visiting his uncle, S.H. CORLETT. Lee BENTON has accepted a position in a furniture store in Buffalo and left for his field of labor last evening. * Exhibiting a Good Thing. Alexander.-J.B. LEWIS & Co. have a magnificent working model of their automatic car coupler on exhibition here. The railroad men who have examined this invention speak of it in the highest terms. A prominent railway official will be here in a few days to look into its merits. Children's Day will be observed at the M.E. church June 17th. An interesting programme is being prepared. Dell TALLMAN, proprietor of the Tallman House at the Lackawanna depot, is seriously ill, with inflammation of the stomach. * Bad Boys Sent Up from Le Roy. Henry DAVY of Rochester and Henry ROTH of Belcoda, each 12 years old, were taken to the State Industrial School, Rochester, yesterday by officer KING. They were detected Sunday night by A.L. GRUMIAUX making way with a horse from Elias ALBEE's barn and arrested. On their examination it was learned that the DAVY boy had stolen a horse and buggy upon leaving Rochester Saturday night,, abandoning it, at Chili. One of the boys claimed he had been working for a man named BROWN on East Main street, Batavia, but his story was found to be false. They were confined in the lock-up and on Tuesday were almost out of it (having dug a hole in the wall) when by chance their work was discovered. Justice CROFOOT committed them to the Rochester institution. * Keep Kool ! Swing in our Hammocks. Largest Assortment! Lowest Prices! Best Quality of Good! E.M. JEWELL, City Drug Store, 99 Main Street. * submitted by Linda Schmidt

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 21, 1891 This End of the State. Mrs. Fred SNELL of Medina died Tuesday night from an overdose of morphine, taken accidentally. Roswell CLARK, who was born in Barre in 1823, died at Churchville yesterday. For several years he had been assessor in Riga. Carettes, vehicles which resemble street cars on high wheels, were put on the road in Buffalo yesterday. Each carette is accompanied by a driver and a porter. Medina had a terrific thunder storm at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon which did thousands of dollars' worth of good. There was rain in Buffalo also yesterday afternoon. At Charles WADSWORTH's farm house at Piffard yesterday afternoon Benjamin AVERILL and George SHELTS, laborers, quarreled, and AVERILL was shot, probably fatally. SHELTS claims the rifle was discharged accidentally. * Another Death at the County House. Darwin JAMES, 72 years old, formerly of Pembroke, died at the County House yesterday morning. * Swamp Fire Spreading. Oakfield-The fire in the big swamp north of here, which has been raging several days, is reported to be spreading. It is said that considerable fine timber has already been destroyed. * Auction Sale. I will sell at public auction on the corner of Court and Main streets, on Saturday, May 23d, at 1 o'clock p.m., 1 democrat wagon, 1 dog cart, 1 top buggy, 1 new phaeton wagon, 1 light double harness, besides a host of small articles. C.F. STARKS, Auctioneer. * Help Wanted--Female Wanted--A middle-aged woman for general housework. Inquire at this office. * Help Wanted--Male. Wanted--A boy from 15 to 18 years of age to learn the Dry Goods business. Apply to James MACKIE. * Found Found-A place to get first-class Photoing done. Give the South Side Gallery a call. Look at our work, it will cost you nothing, we will be pleased to see you. G.H.BROCKWAY, 63 Main St. * submitted by Linda Schmidt

Buffalo Evening News Buffalo, Erie County, New York State Monday, August 27, 1917 Women Motor to Saratoga Conference Mrs. Frank J. Tone of Niagara Falls is Piloting Western NY Delegation to Suffragists' State Convention [photos inserted of Mrs. Fred J. TONE, Mary GAWTHORPE, Dorothy THOMPSON, Mary A. CARSON, Barbara DePORTER] Buffalo suffragists began their automobile tour to the state conference in Saratoga early this morning, Mrs. Frank J. TONE of Niagara Falls piloting the Western New York delegation. The squadron will be met in Syracuse by the forces of that district led by Mrs. Mary HYDE ANDREWS and in Saratoga. Tuesday evening, they will be join with a squadron of automobiles organized by Mary GARTHORPE, chairman of the Western New York suffrage news bureau. Meetings will be held along the way. In Syracuse tonight there will be a large gathering. Tomorrow meetings will be held in Herkimer and Little Falls. Speakers for Meetings The speakers for the mass meetings are Elsie V. BENEDICT of Denver,Col.; Mary A. CARSON, Dorothy C. THOMPSON, Barbara DePORTE, Mrs. Frank J. TONE, Charles B. SMITH, Mrs. Dexter P. RUMSEY, Carrie FLARIDA of Rochester, Mrs. Marie AMES COLEMAN, and Bertha HITESHAW. Many prominent men are to speak at the conference Wednesday. President WILSON has sent a message to Mrs. Norman deR.WHITEHOUSE[sic], chairman of the New York State Woman Suffrage party. "I learn with sincere pleasure," he says, "of your impression of growing sentiment for woman suffrage in the state of New York, and I shall look forward with the greatest interest to the results of the state conference which you are planning to hold in Saratoga. May I not express the hope that your efforts will be crowded with the most substantial and satisfactory success?" Among the Western New York women who will be at the conference are Mrs. Frank J. TONE,, Mrs.. Thew WRIGHT, Mrs. Dexter P. RUMSEY, Mrs. Frank ABBOTT, Mrs. John HAZEL, Mrs. David ROSENSWYG, Mrs. Merrill LUSS, Mrs. William LUSS, Hannah JEFFERSON, Esther DOSDER, Mrs. R.M. STANTON, Mrs. E.K. EMERY, Mrs. Ida GRAINGER, Mrs. William H. ELLIS,, Miss Pauline ELLIS, Mrs. Eliza CLARKE, Mrs. porter NORTON, Mrs. Helen Z. M. RODGERS, Mrs. Charles van BERGEN, Cecil WIENER of Buffalo, Mrs. C. BREED, Mrs. F.F. PERRY, and Mrs. H.J. MORGAN of Medina, Mrs. W.H. HAWLEY, Mrs. Sarah CLARKE AUSTIN of Perry, Mrs. Charles SISSON, Mrs. E.O.. REYNOLDS of Alfred, Mrs. Roxanna BURROWS of Andover, Marian PATTERSON of Jamestown, Mrs. Daniel McCOOL, Mrs. Herbert WOODWARD of Batavia, Mrs. Blanche CARR of Pavilion, Mrs. John TROY, Mrs. W.W. BRUNK, Mrs. Katherine BRADLEY of Olean and Mrs. Alfred LEIBOLD of Lockport. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 10-1890 # 2 Local Record. We ask the special attention of the lady readers of the Batavian to the "Hand Embroiderer" advertisement in our papers to-day. The catalogue of its good qualities and usefulness is not overdrawn. Call and see the instrument. Dr. D. PALMER went to New York on Tuesday to visit his son. An invalid pension has just been granted to Aaron B. LEWIS, of Byron. Mr. Lee SCHWARTZ is in New York selecting new goods for the fall trade. Breeders of fancy poultry in Batavia are organizing themselves into another association. Mr.and Mrs. A.J. PEMBER left on Monday for Rochester, where they will reside for awhile. Dr. Chas. HOUGHTON returned Wednesday from a two weeks' visit with friends in the oil regions. Mrs. Frank HOMELIUS has removed her boarding house to No. 34 Ellicott street--the Frank CASPER place. One of Thos. CASEY's horses died of lockjaw on Saturday, caused by a nail which pricked his foot fair week. Mrs. J.Q.A. THOMPSON, of Clearwater, Nebraska, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank HOMELIUS, on Ellicott street. Batavia's village schools now have 20 teachers and 1,000 pupils. There are 104 in the Academic department. Caney & Bradley have a number of the new metallic badges adopted by the Batavia Knights Templar, to be worn on the out-of-town excursion. The contract for putting down the Institution sewer has been let, practically, to Green & McGregor of Buffalo. Work will begin next week. Mr. Clarence N. DWIGHT, of Batavia, and Miss Ann E. FARNHAM, of Attica, are to be married at the latter place, in St. Luke's church, Tuesday next. Mrs. James NUGENT, on Hutchings street, fell from the back steps of her home Monday, and broke her leg just above the ankle. Dr. BOLTON attends her. Thos. HARRINGTON, the aged street paver, was knocked down and trodden upon by Mr. HOLDEN's team on Friday evening. The accident occurred while the old gentleman was crossing Jackson street, near the Erie track. His hand was cut and one of his knees injured. Miss Lou BECKWITH is now a medical student at the famous Ann Arbor Medical College. Miss B. is thorough in whatever she undertakes, and will without doubt win success as an M.D. Her many friends in Batavia do most heartily wish Dr. BECKWITH abundant success. Miss Georgiana HAYNES SWEETLAND, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. SWEETLAND, and George Washington PEARSON, son of Richard PEARSON, of Bethany, were married Thursday evening last at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. Pierre CUSHING, rector of the St. Mark's church, Le Roy, performed the ceremony. Miss SMITH, of Linden, was run over by a carriage Saturday in front of Mr. SWEZEY's on East Main street. She was on her way to Byron with Bert and Janette CORY, when the horse overturned the vehicle and all but Miss CORY were thrown out on the ground. The wheels passed over Miss SMITH but did not seriously injure her. Samuel S. SEVERE, of Franklinton, North Carolina, gave a very interesting sketch of his life at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening. He was born a savage in Africa, of the tribe of Bossa, come to America when ten years old, was educated and returned to his native land. He is now working in the interests of the freed men of the South. * List of Letters remaining in post-office, Batavia, uncalled for Oct. 9th. If not delivered, will be sent to the dead letter office after fourteen days. Ask for "Advertised Letters" and mention the date of this list. Ladies: McCOLUS, Edith A. PHELPS, Mrs. G.W. ROBERTSON, Mrs. SCHOVILLE, Mrs. Ellen SHOWERMAN, Esther STEVENS, Mrs. Eveline Gentlemen: SUGREN, John SUSEBASH, Heinrich WILLIAMS, Edward CUREY, Mich. T. DEVLIN, Frank M. FULLER, Harry JACKSON, F.P. KEMPTON, E.L. KITE, G.J. McCUMBER, Andrew OATMAN, Le Roy S. SHOWER, Chas. SMITH, M.G. Henry F. TARBOX, Postmaster. * Stoddard Co.'s New Warehouse. Dodgson & Wilder have for some time been the agents of the Stoddard Manufacturing Co. of Dayton, Ohio, manufacturers of mowers, reapers, rakes, seeders, etc., and they have built up such a trade here for the company's tools that more room has been found needful. The Stoddard company has decided to build a new two-story warehouse 56x40 feet, on Evans street, at the west end of the one now located there, which is 100x40 feet. Another story is to be added to the old one making a building 156x40 feet two stories high. It is to be covered with iron. James H. DEWEY, who has built so many of Batavia's large wooden buildings, is to construct this one. DODGSON & WILDER are hustlers and they are planning for a larger trade than ever in agricultural tools, wagons, &c. * Basom. G.E. WADLEIGH and wife were in town Sunday. Threshers have about completed their work threshing grain. S.E. FILKINS and children of Medina visited in town on Sunday last. Mary STEVENS, who is in Albany for surgical treatment, is expected home the last of the week. Miss Genevieve BASOM teaches our school this winter. Miss BASOM is an excellent teacher and we expect our school will be second to none in the county of its size. Farmers have their beans mostly secured. Those who have not are wondering when the harvest which the Lord has promised is coming. So much rainy weather is very discouraging and disastrous to farmers. Mr. D.J. FILKINS, wife and daughter, Mabel, of Michigan, are visiting relatives and friends in this section. Mr. F. moved from Alabama to Michigan where he resides about forty years ago. He will return home the last of the month. We don't wish to usurp any territory which belongs to our Alabama correspondent but a few items have been handed to us, which we will send. Mrs. Lucy FORD and daughter, Pearl, noted elocutionists, will visit friends in Alabama and will give an entertainment Oct. 16th,, consisting of humorous, pathetic and dramatic readings. They are superior in their line. Admission to entertainment fifteen cents. They come under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. * West Bethany. Miss Ella STRONG was home over Sunday. Mr. GREEN will begin our school on Monday next. Covenant meeting Saturday afternoon at the church. Miss Anna CARSON visited friends in Oakfield over Sunday. George CACNER is slowly recovering from his severe sickness. We still continue to have a little moist weather occasionally. Our farmers who have dug their potatoes report them to be rotting badly. Mrs. James CARSON and son, of Batavia, are visiting at Wm. CARSON's, of this place. George WILSON and wife went to Marilla on Saturday to visit friends over Sunday. There will be a Y.P.C.E. social at the residence of W.F. NORTON Tuesday evening. Bethany. Geo. CACNER is quite sick. Mrs. Geo. BURT and children are spending a few days in Buffalo. Mr.and Mrs. L.J. HARPER of Darien were visiting friends in town last week. Mrs. HENSHAW and daughter Clara are visiting at the residence of Dr. O.B. CROFF. Mr. Fred. HAMILTON will commence teaching in the school at the Centre on Monday next. The Young People's social at the residence of W.F. NORTON on Tuesday evening was well attended. Miss Clara MORRIS has returned from Canada and Rev. B.M. SWAN has returned from Calcutta, Ohio. Two weeks ago Rev. H.H. EMMETT of Warsaw gave a very interesting lecture to a large audience in the Baptist church of this place. Mrs. Chas. LINCOLN has returned from Addison and her daughter Florence left to commence her school on the Creek road on Monday last. At the meeting at the Town Hall on Friday evening last for the purpose of deciding what fencing to purchase for the cemetery nothing important was done except to add two to the committee. >From Another Correspondent: Miss Jesse BLOOD commenced her school in Elba last Monday. Miss Luelia SCARFF who has been seriously ill several weeks, is reported as better. Five members were received into the Presbyterian church at the recent communion. A Christian Endeavor Social was held at the residence of Walter NORTON Tuesday evening . Mrs. John NOTT is very sick with typhoid fever, at the home of her sisters, Misses Julia and Marcia HARDING. Mr. and Mrs. Chester DOWNING and two children of Holland, Erie Co., recently paid a visit to their brother here. Mrs. Harriet HUGGINS WINDSOR, who has been spending the summer with her brothers and other relatives here, is about to return to her home at Mayville. Mrs. Margaret Lusetta HUNTINGTON, wife of C.A. HUNTINGTON, of Linden, N.Y., mother of Dr. Julius A. POST, of Lansing, Mich., died quite suddenly of heart disease Saturday, Sept. 27th, about 9:30 p.m. Mrs. HUNTINGTON was one of the older residents of Bethany. For 36 years she has been widely known as one who brought comfort and consolation to many a house of trial and affliction. She was a friend of the poor and needy, and no applicant ever went hungry or empty handed from her door. No woman in Bethany was more widely known or more beloved by everybody than she. She had been ill for some time, but was able to be about the house up to a few hours before her death. She was buried at the cemetery at Bethany Centre Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 1st, and her funeral was attended by a larger number of the early settlers and older residents than had come together for many long years. We extend our earnest, heartfelt sympathy to our old and tried friend, Mr. HUNTINGTON, in this hour of his bereavement, and we can assure him that he is not the only person who will mourn the loss of his estimable, good wife. * Indian Falls. R. ADAIR, of Buffalo, was in town Sunday. Wm. ADAIR and son visited friends here Friday. John BRILL has been very sick with typhoid fever. Mrs. Minnie DANIKER removed to Buffalo this week. Miss Ora RAPP, of Batavia, visited friends in town last week. Mrs. NEELAND and son, recently of this place, gave us a call Sunday. W.J. RUSSELL and wife, of Batavia, called on friends Sunday evening. Rev. Philip HOUSEKNECHT occupied the pulpit at the M.E. church Sunday. Mrs. GOWDY is very sick, and at this writing is not expected to live more than a day or two. Miss Jessie GOWDY had a polypus taken from her left limb Monday, and in consequence is confined to the house. * North Bergen. Mrs. Geo. ROOT has been very sick for some time and is now in a very critical condition. Mrs. TEMPLETON went to Elmira Monday to attend the regular State W.C.T.U. convention. Mrs. S.A. WARREN, who had been so low for the past two weeks, was more comfortable Monday. The school at the Rock school house district began Monday with Miss Minnie DEAN as teacher. Mrs. N.B. KERCHER went to Mendon last Friday to visit her cousin, Mrs. BARR for two or three weeks. Mrs. ANDRUS, of Michigan, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Martin MUNGER, and other friends in this vicinity. Last week Wednesday Richard LEE, of Clarendon, and Miss BENTLY, of Sweden, were united in marriage. The regular church services were held last Sunday at the usual hour. A sermon was read by P.H. CARVER. Mrs. Henry COOK, of Coldwater, Mich., is visiting her father, Mr. ELMORE, of Bergen, and her friends in North Bergen for a few days. Samuel WOOD, Sr., died very suddenly last Sunday morning. He has been in feeble health for years, but has been better the past summer. When his wife left the room he appeared to be sleeping quietly. In about half an hour his son Samuel went to his room and found him dead. The funeral was held from his late home in Byron on Tuesday. The interment was at Byron cemetery. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

I found a lot of interesting stuff in this one Linda! "New Buildings in Batavia." Listed all the local builders. When I'm doing a house history one of the hardest things to find is the builders or architects. That was a good list, which I'll save. >    AND In regards to "Miss JOHNSON" it was interesting to see they would form a committee to actually "give ya to sundown to get out of town" so to speak. Wonder what she did that they wanted her out and never come back! -- Cindy Amrhein Town of Alabama Historian in Genesee Co., NY Experience the Town of Alabama in Genesee County, NY. http://www2.pcom.net/cinjod/historian/ APHNYS (Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/aphnys __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 5-1883 Batavians leaving town for any length of time, can have The Daily News mailed regularly to their address for Six Cents a week. The address will be changed as often as desired. Mere Mentions. Howard & Co. are building a large new coal trestle. Bricklaying was resumed this morning on McDonnell's block. Ex-Lieutenant Governor HOSKINS is making extensive repairs to his residence in Attica. One of the good things in not having a celebration in Batavia yesterday was the lace of accidents. Mrs. Epp POWERS of Batavia, who has lived at the county house for a year or two past, died yesterday. George J. BRYAN announces in the Buffalo News that he will soon resume the publication of his "Queen City." The building committee of the Board of Supervisors are inspecting the sheriff's barn to-day preparatory to building him a new one. There was a large party in attendance at Wet Mills grove, yesterday, and all had a good time. Music and dancing were kept up until late in the evening. The Baptist sociable at the Opera House last evening, netted the society about $100. The event passed off very enjoyable and all who attended enjoyed themselves. Mr. Edward CROCKER of Byron, graduate of the Brockport Normal School, has been engaged as principal of the Bergen school, to succeed Mr. A.G. CLEMENT, at a salary of $800 a year. The explosion of a large fire cracker set a lady's dress on fire on Jackson street last evening. Catching it up quickly she shook it violently, fanning the flames until a gentleman smothered the fire with his hands. * See Here! Just See Here! ! I have had a good deal of experience in my life in teas and coffees. Now if our neighbors want to wrangle over their rubbish, jut let them do it, and you go straight over to M.B. ADAMS', where you can get first-class goods at reasonable price and whole crates of those great big strawberries, every day fresh. Mrs. JOHNSON. * Fine Carriages. A fine lot of Buggies, Phaetons and extension top Surreys. Elegant, light and roomy, just received from Boston, for sale at rooms in Chittenden's block, State street. Come and see them. Will try to suit you. J.S. ROBINSON. * House and Lot for Sale. On Church street, a nice home 20 rods from Main street, second house north of the Greenhouse, within 5 minutes' walk of the Post-office. A small payment down; the balance on easy terms. * New Millinery Each Week.--Miss Aimee WIGGINS, trimmer. For prices and styles it will pay you to call and examine before purchasing. Miss J.F. KENYON, No. 70 Main street, second floor. * Great Opportunity. I have just received new millinery at great bargains. Ladies, see change in price. M. WARE. * For straw, stiff or soft hats, go to the Rochester one price clothing house, 61 Main street, Batavia. * Public Hack Fare. To and from the depots, 25 cents. M.S. HAYES. * For picture frames, cornices and curtain poles, go to F.P. TERRY's, 105 Main street. * New Instrumental Folion, at Terry's music store. * Send your coats, dusters, dresses, skirts, etc., to the Laundry. * For the coldest soda in town, go to S.A. DUSTIN's. * Holdridge's Hack. Orders for HOLDRIDGE's hack may be left at all times at SCHNEDLER's cigar store and will receive prompt attention. The store is provided with a telephone and orders in that way will be promptly answered. * Cherries and Pistols. In the rear of Mr. Wm. C. WATSON's yard on Ellicott street, are several fine cherry trees the fruit upon which is very much enjoyed by Mr. WATSON's boys. It also has an attraction for all the other small boys who have no right to it, and on Tuesday two urchins went around after some. Mr. WATSON's boys were occupying the tree at the time but the other boys ordered them out, and when they refused to go, one of the fellows took a small pistol out of his pocket and threatened to shoot the WATSON boys unless they evacuated the position which they occupied. The threat was partly carried out and the pistol discharged toward the tree but without effect. Mr. WATSON notified the Sheriff but the offending urchin got away. * A Neighbor's Quarrel. Chris. NICHOLS and William MILLIARD are neighbors and live on Hewitt Place, and both have a son, and heir,, who is old enough to fight. Yesterday the NICHOLS boys seemed to be getting the worst of a pugilistic encounter and his father went out of the house and in separating the combatants used the MILLARD boy pretty roughly. Straightway Mr. MILLARD came down town and had a warrant issued for NICHOLS arrest. Officer PLATO could not find the offender yesterday, but this morning he caught him and took him before Justice LENT, who imposed a fine of $5. * Sent to the Refuge. Egburt O'NEIL, a boy who has until recently been living with A.R. FAILING, was arrested by Officer BUXTON Tuesday night and lodged in jail. He was arraigned before Justice CROSBY yesterday, and committed to the Western House of Refuge in Rochester, whither officer BUXTON took him in the afternoon. The boy has developed idleness and truancy to such an extent that his friends thought best to place him in a house of correction. He has remained away nights, sleeping in barns, and other improper places, and entered several houses and stolen food. * Henry Monell Acquitted. The trial of Henry MONELL who was arrested the other day on the charge of assault and battery preferred by Kate KING, an eccentric character of Evans street, took place this afternoon before Justice LENT, and resulted in acquittal, it being clearly proven by witnesses who saw the woman struck that Henry was not the guilty man. He was therefore honorably discharged. * Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. Cook and Townsend's Excursion to the above watering place leaves Tuesday, July 17th. Round trip fare only $12. Managers are located at Scranton, Wetmore & Co.'s, 10 State street, Rochester, to receive names, sell tickets, and give all necessary information. Persons out of town may address them through P.O. box 87. Call or send for circular giving full particulars. Inclose stamp if written answer is required. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 12-1888 Again the HEWITT Brothers speak. No matter how hot the political times the ladies will run to see new dress goods and a love of a bonnet. G.D. WILLIAMSON now "paddles his own canoe," and would like to have all who are in need of furniture call on him before purchasing. He is a pleasant man to deal with and will do as he agrees every time. Assignee WOOD will begin on Saturday the sale at auction of the E.L. KENYON stock of groceries and fancy goods. You may obtain bargains then and there, for everything will be sold without reserve. Attend the auctions day and evening. Mrs. Anna THROOP JACOBS, of Independence, Iowa, formerly one of our popular school-teachers, is now the happy mother of a bouncing baby boy. Anna will now teach the infant classes for awhile. Grandpa THROOP is happy now and doesn't much care whether South street is graveled or not. The second trial of J.J. BRADT, charged with cruelty to animals, came off before Justice CROSBY on Tuesday. The office was full of witnesses and spectators. Hon. Geo. BOWEN conducted the prosecution and Wm. C. WATSON defended BRANDT. The jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. Teachers complain of a number of boys in this village who constantly play truant. Officers have been requested to arrest them and compel their attendance at school as the law requires. Many of these boys are constantly into mischief of some sort and they should be made to attend school. Peter BROADBOOKS has been going lately to West Henrietta, Monroe county, and the reason has just come out. He was married there on Thursday afternoon last to Miss Lizzie SESSER, of that place. Mr. and Mrs. BROADBOOKS have our wishes for a long life of unalloyed happiness. SHULTS & KANE is a new firm that now asks for your grocery patronage. Genesee county people are noted for their desire to help young men rise in the world. Here are two good business young men who have launched their bark on business waters. Give them a push to start them off. * Local Political Notes. Irving D. SOUTHWORTH has been appointed Marshal of the Republican forces in Batavia. A very pretty Harrison and Morton pole adorns C.W. HOUGH's front yard on East Main street. Frank RAMSDELL is lettering the mottoes for the Republican ball. Some of them are good local hits. President DEWEY has handsomely trimmed the front of his house on East Main street for Harrison and Morton. Now, Gorton, cease your bettin' and quiet down your mind; you'll find that when the race is "Dun" you're one good "lap" behind. The Republicans of Corfu held a rousing meeting there on Tuesday night. Senator LAUGHLIN, of Buffalo, addressed the meeting. The four workmen who left the employ of the Wiard Plow Co., a few days ago were not discharged because they were Democrats, as rumor has it, but for good and sufficient reasons that had nothing to do with politics. Two of the men were Republicans. This lie is nailed. A rural Democrat was in town last week and hearing that Gov. HILL was coming to Batavia said, "Say, what side is Hill on? I'm a Democrat and if Hill is a Democrat I'll come and see him." Won't some one please send that man papers; undoubtedly he is voting for Jackson, yet. To counteract the great enthusiasm created by our beautiful revolving Republican ball, the Democrats of this town have caused to be made a large canvas contrivance said to represent a ball bat. It is 30 feet long and drawn about on wheels. Well, well; the party has gone to the bats sooner than we thought for. Strike down the gates, let in Free-trade! * New Buildings in Batavia. Below we give 'The Batavian's' annual report of the new buildings and repairs in this village for 1888. The figures below do not represent all the work done by our mechanics, as some of them have been erecting dwellings, elevators, and barns in the country and out of town. In 1886 the new buildings and repairs figured up to $105,200; in 1887, $106,600. John PICKERT, Builder N.D. NOBLES, house and barn $1,500 Frank DORF, house $1,650 Charles PRESCOTT, house $2,200 Mrs. J.H. JONES, house $2,450 Repairs $500 DELLINGER & GLADE, Builders Richmond Hotel $48,000 Canning Factory $5,_70 John GLADE, house $2,800 John SCHAFER, house $1,800 Peter THOMAS, house $1,800 Henry VOLZ, house $1,500 Presbyterian church, gallery $911 Dellinger's blocks $1,000 Remodeling two State St. houses, $900 Mrs. SUNDERLAND, house $615 F. SCHNEDLER, house $800 Geo. BOYLAN, house $450 Repairs $3,000 John DELLINGER, house on State St. $500 KING & REDSHAW, Builders J.C. GREEN, two houses $4,600 " " house remodeled $1,800 Mr. SWIFT, house and barn $1,900 S.C. ALLIS, house $3,000 Remodeling and repairs $3,600 H.W. HOMELIUS, Builder John RYAN, house $3,500 Rowan's block, State street $900 Remodeling and repairs $1,200 James H. DEWEY, Builder Dodgson & Simpson, warehouse $5,000 Craft & Caldwell, coal sheds $1,300 R.C. ODION, Builder Charles BRUMSTED, house $900 Mrs. METZER, house $600 Remodeling $400 Miscellaneous Wm. JAQUES, house $1,000 Daniel MURPHY, house $850 Wood Works, engine house $800 Plow Works, coal house $710 Wheel Works, dry house $200 E.N. STONE, remodeling store $1,000 Bank of Genesee property, repairs $600 Ross block addition $1,500 Batavia Club house, remodeling $800 Central R.R., oil houses $600 H.P. MADDOCK, house $300 Methodist church repairs $150 Total, $114,956 It will be seen by the above figures that Batavia is steadily growing from year to year and the growth is a very healthy one. * [partial text available-beginning in mid-paragraph:] ...full of indignant citizens who met to devise means of getting rid of the inhuman brute who was the cause of his wife's self destruction. A committee drafted the following: The citizens of Oakfield, having their intense indignation aroused against J.T. MOORE, caused by his most wanton cruelty to his wife, Louise MOORE, whereby, as we believe, she was driven to the extremity of taking her own life on Friday last. Resolved, That the said J.T. MOORE be arrested and brought to justice, whereby he may be punished according to the law and the community relieved of his obnoxious presence. Another committee, appointed in relation to Miss Hattie JOHNSON, reported as follows: Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting that Miss JOHNSON be commanded to remain away form this town for all time, as her presence is not desired in our midst. A third committee was named to present resolutions of condolence with the children of Mrs. MOORE, and the following was submitted: Resolved, That we hereby express our respect for the deceased and our sincere sympathy for the bereaved children of her family. Armed with a warrant Officer STEVENS left the same night to hunt up MOORE in Buffalo, whither he had gone to attend the funeral of his wife, whose friends live in that city. He returned on the next day with his prisoner who was arrained[sic] before Justice HAWES. He gave bail to appear before the grand jury, Senator LAUGHLIN, of Buffalo, becoming his bondsman. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

HELP! These are my brick walls! I know that they where they were from but I need proof. I also need to find Daniel's parrents and siblings. I have some assumptions but I want the real thing. Can anyone help me. Where I live we can only do everything by interlibrary loan. I need to know what to ask for first of all. I have had no luck with census records. There are too many Daniel Lincolns. HELP me Please! 1 Daniel Lincoln, Sr. b: June 1765 in Vermont .. +Eunice Bragg b: Abt. 1769 in NY ........ 2 Daniel Lincoln, Jr. ........ 2 Emory Lincoln ........ 2 Calvin Lincoln ........ 2 Eunice Lincoln ........ 2 Arathusia Lincoln ........ 2 Rial Lincoln ........ 2 Apollos Lincoln b: June 2, 1802 in Brattleboro, VT ............ +Melissa Waite b: April 2, 1802 in St. Lawrence Co., NY ................... 3 Gorden Gooding W. Lincoln b: 1828 ................... 3 Henry M. Lincoln b: 1831 ................... 3 Elizabeth Ann Lincoln b: 1833 in New York ....................... +George B. McLean b: April 2, 1835 in Clyde, Wayne Co. New York ................... 3 Eunice A. Lincoln b: 1835 ................... 3 Mary S. Lincoln b: 1837 ................... 3 Omar H. Lincoln b: 1841 ................... 3 Juliet Lincoln b: 1847 ................... 3 Samuel L. Lincoln b: June 7, 1840 in Alexander Township, Genesee Co., NY ....................... +Julia E. Francisco b: February 26, 1847 in McHenry Co., IL ........ 2 Lucius Lincoln Amy amymac@tcworks.net Working on finding these elusive branches of our Family Tree. MCLEAN, LINCOLN, SKINNER, LEECH, CARY, WARREN, STURGIS, HALL, WEST, VAUGHAN, BEVERAGE, MASON

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