The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Friday Evening, February 2-1883 Best 60-cent chewing tobacco in town at HEINTZ's Parlor cigar store, Jackson street. * Fine Stereoscopic Views of winter scenery at Niagara, for sale at Tallman's gallery. * Notice. Any person having an account against me is politely requested to present it between this date and Feb. 5th, 1883, and any person indebted to me is respectfully asked to call and settle by that date. C.F. RAND, M.D. * I am closing out my stock of knit worsted goods at wholesale prices. Now is the time to secure great bargains before our stock is broken. L.J. TOMPKINS, Cor. Main & Bank Sts. * Forty-five brands of smoking tobacco at the Parlor cigar store, Jackson street. * Bodices of velvet, whether plain or brocaded, are elegant and fashionable for afternoon, dinner, and reception toilet. * Hood's Sarsperilla cures biliousness. * Harvester Works Employes Brockport men, working in Batavia, have experienced much trouble in reaching this place on time on account of not making railroad connections in Rochester, and a correspondent of the Rochester 'Democrat' says they will doubtless be glad when they can take their families to Batavia. The moulding and the blacksmith shops of the Harvester works are still opening at Brockport, and will probably not be removed to Batavia before April or May. * Death of Moses Powers. Moses POWERS, an eccentric character whom everybody in Batavia knows, died at the County House, whither he and his mother were removed in December, last night. His age, he told Superintendent WAITE not long ago, was 56 years. * Horses for Sale. D.K. CHADDOCK has at his stables, on the Alexander road, thirty-four head of heavy draught horses, good road horses, etc. Any one desiring to purchase such horses will get a bargain by calling upon him. * Insurance Changes. The agency of the Aetna, Hartford, and Phoenix Insurance companies of Hartford, Conn., and the North-British-and-Mercantile-of-London, formerly represented by Bostwick, Clark & Cox, has been removed to the office of Dodgson, Bostwick & Co., No. 97 Main street, Batavia, N.Y., where Mr. BOSTWICK will be pleased to see his old friends and customers, who will be promptly and faithfully served. Dodgson, Bostwick, & Co. * The Roll of Honor. Roll of Honor of Batavia Union School for January, 1883: Secondary Department. Third Grade. Martell, Bertha Martell, F_me Miner, Pauline Sheffield, Florence Radley, Charley Tarbox, Russell Bannister, Grant H__d, Horace Linsey, Frank Parsons, Sherman Ramsdell, Harry Wak__, Willie Second Grade. Barnett, Jessie Frank, Kate Gibbs, Ada Lord, Fannie Morse, Louise Muntz, Anna Miller, Gussie Storms, Hattie Kibbe, Willie Lusk, Marcus New, Willie Ramsdell, Frank Stickle, Waldo Yates, Arthur Seaver, Francis First Grade. Lowe, May Perry, Florence Page, Millie Weed, Emma Plock, John Wilson, Walter Radley, Cora Primary Department Fourth Grade. Bull, Helen Casey, Theresa Delbridge, Bertha Keller, Emma Town, Susie Bull, Eddie Moll, Stephen Fix, Emma Nichol, Anna Third Grade. Adams, Fannie Carpenter, Bessie Em_a, May Fox, Grace Frank, Rose Harmon, Adell Hammond, Millie Moll, Lizzie Frank, John Osborn, Eddie Redshaw, Eddie Plock, George Perkins, Grace Russell, Lizzie Mayer, Rose Second Grade. Palmer, Etta Rupp, Julie Weigel, Libbie Barber, Seward Champion, Clifton Parmelee, Charles Salisbury, Henry * A New Sewing Machine. The Inventor Looking in Batavia for Capital The inventor and patentee of an improved sewing machine has been stopping at the St. James for a day or two and has endeavored to interest some capitalists of Batavia in its manufacture. The machine is deserving of attention and several of our citizens have inspected it in operation and have been pleased with its working. The inventor claims that its advantages are manifold. In the first place there are but forty-seven pieces in its construction, while in nearly every other machine there are over a hundred. In a simple manner the stitch can be changed from a lock stitch to a chain stitch, and the machine can be manufactured at half the cost of any now in use. The inventor says that it has met with favor wherever he has exhibited it, and that there is money in its manufacture providing that sufficient capital is invested. He believes that the industry, if located in Batavia, would be second only to the harvester works, and would be an immeasurable benefit to the town. It is not learned, however, that any Batavians have signified their intentions of taking hold of the matter. * Western New York Salt. Excitement in the Wyoming and Oatka Valleys. The attention of salt manufacturing from all points has been turned to the recent developments in the fields in the Wyoming and Oatka valleys, and many have visited them with an eye to speculation. Last evening's Rochester Post-Express says: "The Post Express has frequently referred to the developments of the salt fields in the Wyoming and Oatka valleys, and it now chronicles the commencement of a ___ which is causing salt manufacturers and speculators to flock to the fields. Last evening, W.C. Go__nlock, of Seaforth, Ontario, a large Canadian salt manufacturer, and the agent of a Canadian syndicate, arrived here, and this morning, with General Manager Merchant, went to Le Roy and Warsaw where he proposes investing in lands, sink wells, and manufacture salt. Mr. Go__nlock, has already made an examination of the products of the field and pronounces the salt the finest produced. He is very enthusiastic over the matter, and says the new field will throw all other districts into the shade and forgotten past. An Auburn syndicate has already visited the fields and made arrangements to establish "blocks" for the production of salt. The owners of large blocks in Syracuse have also visited the Warsaw wells, and they are now making preparations to sink a test well some fifteen or twenty miles south of Syracuse, on what is said to be a continuation of the Wyoming Valley vein. If they do not succeed in striking brine there they will abandon their Syracuse blocks and make extensive purchases in the Wyoming fields. Among the land owners of the Valley mentioned, there is much excitement, as they already have visions of great wealth from the sale of their broad acres. Capitalists are making contracts for the sinking of wells at the earliest possible moment. Test wells will be made in the immediate vicinity of Batavia also, as it is thought that the salt fields extends to that place." * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State February 7-1890 # 2 Bethany. Mrs. WARREN, who has been very sick, is slowly recovering. A baptistry has recently been placed in the Baptist church here. Rev. Mr. SWAN is spending the week at Clifton Springs. He will return Saturday. The rough roads did not prevent a large attendance at the musical association which met here last Saturday. The former officers were elected, viz: Lyman BROWN, President; W.C. FRENCH, Secretary and Treasurer; Prof. E.J. HYDE, chorister. The old time friends of Gilbert C. WADE, formerly of Bethany, may be interested to know that he has recently been appointed postmaster in the thriving little town of Erwin, Kingsbury county, South Dakota, (near which his farm is located) an office which pays about $400 per annum. Always a staunch Republican, he was chosen to represent his county in the State convention held at Jamestown in the fall of 1888, where the farmers made their voices heard so effectually in favor of prohibition. He feels much satisfaction in the fact that they have succeeded in banishing saloons from their state, and secured protection for their homes. Like many other Bethany boys, he is holding many positions of responsibility and trust in the new land with which he has identified himself. The death of Charles E. WALKER, son of Wm. M. WALKER, which occurred at Geneseo on Thursday, the 23d ult., has taken form our midst a young man whose future was full of promise. Lacking but a few days of being 18 years of age, in many directions he had attained proficiency far exceeding his years. At Geneseo, where the deceased was attending the Normal School, he was an active member of the Christian Endeavor Society, and was esteemed for his earnest, unassuming, and gentlemanly traits of character. Here at home he was a regular attendant at the Baptist church and Sunday-school, and had expressed to his parents the intention of formally joining the society at an early day. It is hard to se one, just merging into the bright years of young manhood, full of hope and ambition, ruthlessly seized by the fell destroyer, Death. To the bereaved family will go out the sympathy of all. ** Stone Church. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dell BOYCE Feb. 2d, a daughter. P.R. CORY, of Buffalo, spent Sunday with friends here. The Ladies' Dime Social is to be held at Wellington SEWARD's Friday evening. The ladies will give a missionary concert Sunday evening at the church. Mrs. Burchard BUELL is very sick with pneumonia. Her friends hope for her recovery. Mr. and Mrs. F. BULTZ, of Buffalo, were guests of Mr.and Mrs. John LONG last week. R. BLOUNT and son Andrew, of Oswego county, are guests of George KELSEY this week. The nuptials of John H. WATSON, of Byron, and Miss Minnie L. BOVEE, of this place, were celebrated Wednesday afternoon of Jan. 29th, at the residence of the bride's parents. The pastor of Stone Church officiated. The families and intimate friends offered hearty congratulations to the happy party who took the evening train at Bergen to spend their honey moon among friends in Buffalo. We bespeak for them a peaceful, happy and prosperous voyage on the matrimonial sea. ** Fargo. Mr. CHOAT has got his feed mill in running order. Mrs. C. ALLEN, who has been dangerously sick, is reported better. Mrs. Winslow SUMNER is improving under the care of Dr. BOWMAN. B.C. BARNEY, of Buffalo, was calling on friends, in Fargo, last week. Mrs. McGRATH has rented Mr. John DAVIDSON's house and will keep boarders. Fargo is to have a daily mail to be carried on the D.L.&W, R.R., beginning Feb 3d. Miss Bertha SUMNER has closed a successful term of school and is now attending school at Fredonia. Ellsworth PIXLEY and wife have returned from Yorkshire, where they have been visiting relatives. Chas. S. NEWTON and bridge returned home Monday evening and have commenced housekeeping. We wish them much joy and every success. Miss BOYCE, our school teacher, is giving good satisfaction and we hope she will be employed to teach the next term, as her services are highly appreciated in this district. ** Byron. The mother and brothers of Miss Emma NEWTON, of Byron, recently deceased, desires to express their high appreciation and sincere thanks to their neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness manifested during her long and trying sickness and the closing scenes following her decease. The dancing party at Seaver's hall last week Wednesday evening was largely attended. Another to be held next week Wednesday evening is to be a masquerade. No tickets of invitation are issued and there is to be no additional charge over the other parties held. Next Saturday at 2 o'clock at Seaver's hall another and probably a final cemetery meeting in relation to acquiring addition to the old ground, is to be held and it is hoped there will be a large attendance of those interested, as at that meeting the question will likely be finally determined, involving the location of the addition, and the appropriation of a large sum of money to secure the same. ** Darien Centre. Jacob NICHOLS and wife left last week for Florida. Norman TIMBY has gone to Michigan on a business trip. Widow BATTIE is quite feeble. Sarah is home from Buffalo caring for her. Mrs. G. BATES, of Batavia, visited her old friends and acquaintances in town last week. There was a good turnout at church last Sunday. All are pleased with the preacher and his preaching. Quarterly meeting is to be held with the City church next Sunday. A series of meetings is being held there every afternoon and evening. Uncle Jacob BEARD has been confined to his house for the past two or three weeks. Influenza and age of 87 years is telling on his hitherto strong constitution. A sad affair occurred at John LAMB's last Saturday. While one of the family was dipping hot water from a kettle on the stove the youngest child, a little boy of about two years old, came up behind her and in some unknown way came in contact with the water, scalding one of his arms so that in taking off his clothes the skin came off from his shoulder to his hand. The poor little fellow is a fearful sufferer. ** Churchville. Owing to the sickness of the pastor there was no preaching in the Congregational church last Sunday. The gross receipts of the social given for the benefit of Mrs. E.A. DEWEY at the M.E. Church last week Wednesday evening amounted to about $28. Most all the passenger trains on the Central are now using the new water works here. They take the water going at the speed of about 20 miles an hour. The measles are going the rounds in this village now. There are about 25 of the scholars of the school absent on account of them. ** Bushville. Jacob WINER, of Buffalo, spent Monday night with us. James REID entertained friends from Batavia on Sunday last. The old bear saw his shadow on Sunday last--six weeks' winter. Mrs. DAVIS, mother of Mrs. N.L. SAULSBURY, is in quite poor health. Miss Grace SAULSBURY, who was very sick last week, is able to be around again. Mrs. GOODRIDGE is spending a short time with her daughter, Mrs. Charles KINGSBURY, of Buffalo. Now that the Batavia postoffice matter has been settled why not petition the government to establish one here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank WORTHINGTON, who were married last week, are spending a few weeks with his relatives in Farmersville. We hear that they will make their home there. As A.G. COLLINS' horse was being driven home from Batavia Saturday afternoon, and when near N.L. SAULSBURY's, it started to run away. The driver tried to stop it but it continued to run until it reached home. Strange to say the occupants of the buggy were not thrown out nor any serious damage done to horse or buggy. Walter CHADDOCk came very near losing one of his work horses one day last week. It was running loose in the yard and lay down to roll getting its feet caught in the pen of the straw stack, and but for the timely arrival of Mr. C. would have been dead in a short time. As it was, it was so weak that it was with difficulty that he could be made to get up when released. ** South Batavia. Mrs. Joseph LEONARD, of Buffalo, is visiting at her old home. Mrs. BUCKHOLTS has a brood of January chickens--all alive and kicking. Mrs. STEINBURGH and mother spent a day last week with Mrs. SHUG, of Alexander. Vincent WALWORTH, of Barre Center, called on his old friends in town last week. Mrs. BRUMSTED, of Cherry street, Batavia, visited friends in this place last week. Herman BUCKHOLTS has treated his house to a fine set of window blinds all around. Penrose GARRETT entertained a company of friends from Bethany one evening last week. Charles PRATT has moved into town and now occupies the WARREN house on Liberty street. We entertained village company on Saturday evening last. We had a good time. We always do. Henry HUNTINGTON has put a new roof on his wood-house. Henry keeps everything up in fine style. Daniel ZIMMERMAN has lost his housekeeper. She has got married. And now what will he do? "Dan, our advice is to go thou and do likewise, and get married, too." Gary PRATT has moved from town onto the old homestead with his mother, where he was born, fifty-five years ago--the old home where he spent his childhood happy hours, and where his noble father, the late Prof. A.S. PRATT, the renowned penman, passed his tranquil years. Mr. PRATT has already commenced to improve the old place, and while working on the house last Friday had the misfortune to fall to the ground striking his back on a stone, causing a severe and very painful bruise. Fortunately, no bones were broken. We thank the Bushville correspondent for the sympathy he manifests towards us during the floods. We are glad to know that he is so well situated on that high and dry ground, and is no more troubled by the overflowing water. No, brother, we shall have to decline your invitation to sell out and move to Bushville. We have lived here too long to give up now. For 50 years we have been a sojourner on the Tonawanda flats. We know all about the water--its uprising and its downfalling. Many and many a morning have we arisen and found the water up to our doorsteps, and have had to wad to do our chores, with the water up to our knees. ** Elba. Mrs. Charles DRIGGS is said to be on the sick list from pleurisy. Mr. and Mrs. Charles MUNTZ are delighted with that 8-pound girl. The little child of Charles HARRIS is recovering. ** [unknown towns, below:] Miss Nora DIVER returned home on Monday last from a visit of town months at Le Roy. George MOYNIHAN, of Rochester, was in town early in the week visiting his parents and many friends. Rev. C.A. JOHNSON preached in the Baptist church last Sabbath evening on exchange with Rev. J.M. DERBY. Otis DENNISON and Mr. ENSIGN have been laid up with la grippe for some days and are not yet released from its grip. Mr.and Mrs. Will BLAIR having returned from their bridal tour are visiting friends in town, previous to their leave taking. Rev. J. WICKES, of Attica, spent four days here assisting Rev. T.L. WALDO in a series of religious meetings, remaining over the Sabbath. The following persons were received into the Presbyterian church on profession of faith: Mr. and Mrs. LYMAN, Mrs. Oliver UPHILL, Miss Emma CLEVELAND and Guy WRIGHT. * The progressive eucher party played for two prizes last Friday evening. The first prize went to the best player and the second prize to the poorest. The first prize, a pound of candy, was won by Fred and he gallantly sweetened the lady players. The second prize, a card of paper flowers, was won by a young man who is too modest to have his name in print. * W.W. FOTCH will soon commence the erection of a new house. Anson H. HIGLEY is visiting his uncle, Lucien CAMPBELL, in Stafford. Samuel KELLEY will occupy Sheriff REEDY's farm the coming summer. John BURLING has taken an additional lease of five years of the TERRY farm. Henry BLAIR and wife of Eagle Harbor visited his brother, Eli BLAIR, Saturday and Sunday. Frank E. NEWKIRK returned home Monday after a three months' absence in Wyoming county. Miss Ada NEWKIRK and her cousin, Ed HOWE, of Michigan, visited friends in Bennington last week. Platt FOTCH had the misfortune to fall from a ladder in the barn bruising his face and severely injuring one of his knees so as to be confined to the house. Dr. BOLTON attends. * From Another Correspondent. Mr. John PARNELL is suffering with la grippe. Mrs. McAVOY is very ill with sciatic rheumatism. Mrs. Lincoln BARBER has been quite ill with a bilious attack. Miss Cora WHITE, of South Batavia, is spending a few days among friends at this place. Messrs. Caleb WELLS and Will TODD have just imported a standard Hambletonian filly from the West. School has closed for a few days in district No. 10 on account of the illness of the teacher's parents. Mud has been up to the third rail of the fence all winter. We would like one sleigh ride this winter. ** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 14-1888 # 2 For Holiday Gifts! Smoking jackets, silk handkerchiefs, silk scarfs and neckwear! Best Wool Boots For Men and Boys! Also a Large Assortment of Warm Shoes and Slippers! For Ladies, Misses, and Children, at Bosworth's, 96 Main St., Batavia. ** Today's Brief from the Wires. Albany, Dec. 10.--A special from Troy to the 'Union' says that Ira SMITH, charged with setting his buildings on fire, has confessed, exonerating his wife. ** Alonzo Johnson's Stock Sold. The live stock of Alonzo JOHNSON, who was arrested last Thursday for cruelty to animals, was sold on Saturday by Dr. D. PALMER, Deputy Sheriff and Agent for the S.P.C.A. The stock consisted of two horses, six ducks and 30 hens, all in a starving condition, according to the Doctor. The horses, appraised by experts, at from 0 to $10, sold for $25. Some of the proceeds of the sale were devoted to the purchase of necessaries for JOHNSON's daughter Myrtle, aged 12 years, who was almost destitute, and who has been provided for by neighbors and sent to school. JOHNSON was discharged on Saturday afternoon by Justice J.B. CROSBY and conveyed to the County House. ** Mortuary Matters. Many friends will symphasize with Mr. and Mrs. John W. TERRY of Stafford in the death of their infant daughter, Mollie Louise, who died on Saturday afternoon at the age of four months. The funeral will take place from the house to-morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Julia FRANK, formerly of this village, died at her home, No. 118 Whitney place, Buffalo, on Thursday and is to be buried this afternoon. Mrs. FRANK was a sister of Mr. G. KIES and Mrs. Jacob BAKER of Batavia. ** Wanderers Sent to Jail. George YOUNG, a vagrant arrested by Sheriff REEDY Saturday night, was sent to jail for 20 days by Police Justice CROSBY to-day, and Dennis MORRISEY, a wanderer captured by Officer McCULLEY on the same night, was sentenced to thirty days, the last ten on bread and water. It is said that MORRISEY was formerly a resident of Batavia. ** Extensive Improvements Parsons & Co.'s Feed Mill-New Appliances at Chaddock & Hickox's. Extensive changes are being made at the old factory building formerly occupied by the Genesee Agricultural Works and the Broadbooks building on Ellicott street. As has been stated Parson & Co. have leased the front half of the old foundry building and are converting it into a feed mill, one of the largest roller feed mills made having been placed in position, and a new 35-horse power engine having been set up. Parson & Co.'s arrangements will be completed to-morrow, when they will begin operations. In the Broadbooks building, which is occupied by Chaddock & Hickox, Millwright MACKEY is constructing grain elevators, and large bins have been erected. A large cleaning mill, with a capacity of 1,000 bushels, will be placed in the building shortly and power will be obtained from Parsons & Co.'s engine. Chaddock & Hickox have also leased the addition in the rear, now occupied by Mr. BROADBOOKS, and they will use it for storage purposes. Mr. BROADBOOKS has leased the rear half of the foundry building and will remove his machine shop and blacksmithing business there as soon as the interior has been arranged for his entrance. ** We have aimed to make our stock of the practical and desirable kind that satisfies the would be purchaser with a goodly variety of appropriate gifts suitable for every age and affording the greatest possible latitude in price. Accept our cordial invitation to call. Do not feel obliged to purchase because you are here. Should articles in our line strike your fancy, you will find the prices reasonable, in the extreme, and in any event you are sure of a welcome. Boston Bazaar, 55 Main street, headquarters for Christmas novelties. ** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Readers, Wishing all of you a warm and merry Christmas day, and may good health and peace be yours in the coming year. Thank you for so many kindnesses expressed to me; it is my hope that you continue to enjoy these old newsies : )Linda

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 14-1896 #2 Stranded Actors Leave Town. Edwin Gordon LAWRENCE, the actor, received enough funds on Saturday afternoon to pay the hotel bills of himself and company at the Genesee House. He left at 5:04 o'clock on the Central that day for New York, with all his people except Frank MUNNELL and S.C. MILLER, who left for other points later on, Mr. LAWRENCE having given them money with which to buy railroad tickets. ** Date For Darien's Highway Hearing. Thursday, December 24th has been fixed as the date when the Commissioners appointed by Judge NORTH will meet to pass upon the necessity for the proposed new highway in Darien. The proceedings will be held at the house of D.C. HOLMES of that town, near the location of the proposed highway. ** Haitz & Dellinger, Opera House Block, have placed on sale a full line of Holiday goods, including Bibles, albums, photograph and handkerchief boxes, manicure sets, toilet sets, collar and cuff boxes, shaving sets, gift books, musical instruments, Christmas cards and calendars. ** A pair of slippers for a Christmas present. Do you know of a much better suggestion? We have them in all makes and at all prices. GILLETTE, Successor to Bosworth. No. 71 Main street. ** A big Bible sale is now going on at Jewell's Pharmacy, the Bible store of Batavia. Remember this is the agency of the American Bible society, and we have in stock all kinds of Bibles, testaments and books of psalms. Our prices are interesting. ** Exquisite designs in mufflers. Wm. Lord. ** Catholic prayer books at Haynes's. ** Hood's Pills cure Liver Ills, Biliousness indigestion, headache. A pleasant laxative. All druggists. ** Three Tramps Given Work. Five tramps lodged in the County jail last night. In Police court this morning Justice WOODWARD sentenced Cornelius RILEY, Robert FISHER, and William LOVE to three months each in the Monroe County Penitentiary. John KANE and William SMITH were discharged. ** Mrs. Usinger's Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. USINGER will be held from her late home, No. 39 Center street, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. ** Death of Erastus Root. Erastus ROOT died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at the County House in Bethany from paralysis, aged 68 years. The interment to take place at Elba tomorrow afternoon. ** Bowen's 25-cent counter. Have you seen it? If not, don't miss it. ** Bohemian glass, large assortment at C.K. Hanes's, No. 67 Main street. ** E.&W.'s swellest collars at Wm. Lord's. ** Begasse Lodged in Jail. Loranz BEGASSE of Haller place got drunk Saturday night and was transformed into a howling, shrieking, whirling Dervish. He was arrested by Officer HORSCH and jailed, yelling like a mad man all the way. BEGASSE is the man whose three children were shipped to him from Germany last August, making the journey alone and getting their pictures in the New York papers. Mrs. BEGASSE tried to secure his release yesterday, but failed. This morning he was fined $5, but sentence subsequently was suspended at the request of Officer HORSCH, who said the family was very poor. ** Village Property Sold on Foreclosure. A house and lot on Harvester avenue were sold this morning at public auction by Frank S. WOOD as Referee at Bowen & Washburn's law office. The sale was virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in an action brought by the Hon. George BOWEN against Bartlett _. HALSEY and others. The property was secured by Henry SHEPHARD for $726.09, the amount of the claim with interest and costs. ** Miss Smith Says She Has Been Robbed. Miss Lizzie SMITH of Bethany alleges that she is the victim of an unprincipled youth named William J. NICHOLS, who for some time worked in the vicinity of her home. NICHOLS has skipped, she states, and taken with him jewelry of hers, consisting of a gold watch valued at $13, a silk chain valued at 75 cents, and a $4 ring, which, she says, she loaned to him. ** Call at Haitz & Dellinger's store, No. 105, Main street, and look over their line of Christmas goods just placed on sale. ** Newest ideas for Christmas at Austin & Prescott's. ** Art novelties at Haynes's. ** "I want some more." - Oliver Twist Yours for health, wealth and a good breakfast every day of 1897--H-O. ** Cutters and Sleighs. We have some very fine Cutters and Pleasure Bob Sleighs, Three-Spring Wagons, and one Surry. Our own make and cheap. Everything in repairing done. Wood work, blacksmithing, painting, and trimming. Horse Shoeing. Come and See Us. Shop on Seaver Place. Thomas MOORIDGE, Agt. ** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 17-1890 # 3 Alexander. Herman BLODGET and wife, of Rochester, are visiting relatives and friends in town. Mrs. Arthur CADY has gone to Flint, Mich., to visit her parents. John TRUEL has sold his place on the hill west of the village to Mr. BARNETT of Bethany. Merrill E. TOOLEY, of Bennington, is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Alburtus KELSEY, and calling on other friends. The influenza is a visitor at almost every house in town. No fatal cases are reported. We are entertaining it--hence the brevity of our communications. * Bushville. Mr.and Mrs. Charles KINGSBURY, of Buffalo, spent Sunday last with her mother here. During the past week quite a number have been wrestling with the grip, but are better at this writing. On Tuesday morning while Dennis HAYS, who has charge of S.B. THOMPSON's horses, was out driving leading another horse behind the buggy, the horse he was leading became frightened, and reared up coming down with his fore feet in the rear of the buggy, frightening the one he was driving. The horse turned suddenly to one side overturning the buggy and throwing him out. He escaped with a few bruises. The horses both ran to the barn. The carriage was badly damaged. * Bethany. Mr. HOUGH's writing school has closed. We have a number of sick folks round about here. Mattie THOMAS has returned from her visit to Rochester. The social at Harry WOOLF's on Tuesday evening was a very pleasant affair. A very pleasant sing was held at West Middlebury on Saturday last. The next convention will be held at Bethany Centre Feb. 1st. Rev. Mr. EMMETT, of Warsaw, preached in the Baptist church on Monday evening. He has promised to hold meetings next week, commencing on Monday evening. * West Bethany. Prof. Orrin TAYLOR, of Attica, was a guest at Wm. CARSON's over Sunday. Watson BRADLEY, of Elba, was a guest at Henry DYE's one day last week. We regret to learn that Tracy MILLER is severely ill. Grace HOXIE is also on the sick list. Dr. G.W. CROFF attends. The ladies of the Free Baptist church here held a mite society last Friday evening at the residence of Wm. CARSON. The attendance was good and the occasion was much enjoyed by all present. The annual meeting of the church and society that was to be held at the church two weeks ago was postponed until next Saturday at 1 p.m. The next session of the Genesee Quarterly Meeting of the Free Baptist church convenes next Friday at Attica. It is hoped this church will be well represented. * Indian Falls. Augustus BUCKLE's folks had a family reunion on Thursday last. Mrs. Daniel WILLARD died on Thursday at the home of her son Franklin, in the _5th year of her age. Rev. Mr. OLMSTED, of Byron, is assisting Rev. Mr. HOLT with the revival meetings at the Baptist church. Judson GATES and family spent Thursday and Friday last in Buffalo visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. SPECHT. During the high wind on Monday the steeple belfry and bell of the M.E. church were blown to the ground. The damage will amount to $700 or $800. We understand that Miss Amelia ROHR[sic] has been engaged to teach our school the coming term. Surely a better selection could not have been made as Miss RHOR[sic] is one of the best teachers that we know of. * East Pembroke. Herbert WALL, of East Aurora, is in town visiting his parents. Meetings are continued in the Baptist church, and Rev. Mr. Emmett, of Warsaw, is here assisting the pastor. A heavy wind struck this place on Monday morning and blew down some dozen chimneys besides tearing up roofs and doing other damage. It is reported that the wind had a whirling motion. On Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14th. at the home of the bride's parents, William B. BLAIR, of Byron, and Miss Frances E. BENNETT, of East Pembroke, were joined in marriage, Rev. T.L. WALDO officiating. ** Basom. Miss Rena MEADE is on the sick list. Pretty big wind visited us on Monday. Miss Mary STEVENS is home from Buffalo for a few days. Misses Evelyn and Matie EATON are entertaining la grippe. Mrs. C. TUTTLE has been quite sick, but is better at present. Mr. De Forest ROSS and wife, of Medina, were in town Sunday. We understand that Mrs. A.E. BEMENT was called to Buffalo on account of sickness in the family of her son--la grippe probably. * South Darien. John GARDNER has traded off his farm for village property in Attica. John DERSAM left on Monday of last week for Batavia, where he is employed by the Johnston Harvester Co. Tax collector A.F. RICHLEY has one more day at Darien Centre. Then the tardy ones will be looked up and called on personally. Will CHICK is selling to the farmers here dry sugar meal, which he gets shipped from Buffalo to the Attica depot. Will is a stirring business fellow. Married, Jan. 14th, at the Catholic church at East Bennington, by Father FISCHER, Christian GEISE of that place to Miss Mary FAHLE, of Batavia. Good luck to the young couple. R.S. CARTER, whose term of office for assessor expires this spring, bids fair to be re-elected for another term. Mr. CARTER has been a good official, and such men ought to be retained in office regardless of politics. ** West Batavia. Mrs. BENSON, who has been sick for a long time, is very low and is not expected to live but a short time. Mrs. J.W. BROWN was taken quite sick Saturday night, and at this writing (Tuesday afternoon) is yet confined to her bed. The school in the district south of here, No. 9 Darien, is closed for a few days owing to the sickness of its teacher, Irvin HICKOX. Ed HALSTED, who has been visiting awhile at his father's, leaves this week for Michigan, where we understand he hopes to secure a job. * Byron. Miss Kate BOWEN, of Medina, is visiting at N.H. GREEN's. The Byron W.S.A. will meet with Mrs. E. COLSON Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Will TAYLOR and wife, of Corfu, have been spending a few days at H.C. NORTON's. "A True Republic" will be the subject of Rev. Annie H. SHAW's lecture at Windsor hall under the auspices of the Byron W.S.A. Monday evening next, at 7:30. Tickets 20c. The renting of the seats in the Presbyterian church at Byron Center, has been postponed until next Tuesday evening and will be combined with a social. All are cordially invited to be present. Music and refreshments will be furnished. * East Oakfield. One sleigh passed here Friday last but now the ground is as bare as in June. So much warm weather may endanger the fruit buds. Mr. I. SPROUT, of Gasport, was in town Friday. The hard wind of Monday blew down my chimney, and it makes a big disturbance in the house. Melvin WIGTON, who has worked for A.E. NASH two or three years past, has engaged with him for another year. Mrs. Samuel BUCK, a former resident of Batavia, died at her home in Albion on the 4th inst., from the effects of a stroke of palsy. E.M. VAIL has secured Andrew CYPHER to work for him next year and Frank CARSON, who has worked his farm two years past, will leave in the spring. * North Bergen. Plenty of wind and rain, but little snow. The Grippe continues to claim its victims and is no respecter of persons. Mr.and Mrs. Chas. REESE and little daughter arrived at Father BARKER's from Chicago last Friday. Mr. REESE is on his way to New York. D.A. BARKER has just been putting in a new evaporator in his sugar house at a cost of $160. It is one of the latest improved and much larger than the old one. Dan keeps up with all the modern improvements in syrup making, as all who have been his patrons in the past can testify. * Stone Church. Frank FREER, of Medina, is visiting friends here. Peter BRODIE, who has been ill for a long time, is failing. Mrs. E.W. PARMELEE returned home Monday after spending several days in Tonawanda and Buffalo. The strong wind on Monday blew over several trees, one an evergreen on the corner, which has been a landmark for forty-five years. The tree was set out by Elias WARD. Horace KNAPP, who was a patient sufferer for four months, died on Saturday last. He was 67 years old and a resident here twenty-four years. The deceased, who was a kind husband, father and neighbor, will be missed in the community. He leaves a wife, two daughters, Mrs.. Wm. AIKEN, and Miss Emily KNAPP, of this place, and a son, Mahlon, of Warsaw, to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at his late residence Tuesday. The interment was in Macpelah cemetery at Le Roy. * East Elba. Mrs. G.W. GRAHAM is confined to the house with la grippe. We understand that Johnnie WILL is very sick with diptheria. Mr. Corydon BARBER has received a pair of pure white turkeys from the West. Elmer E. FORD and Marian JOHNSON are erecting a hot-house on the Castleton Garden Farm. We are glad to learn that our old friend Lieut. G.W. MATHER, of Buffalo, has been granted a pension. Under-sheriff FOSTER has been in Batavia the past week, taking the place of Sheriff REEDY, who is down with the grip. Mrs. A.W. HOWE and son Ed, of Charlotte, Mich., are visiting Mrs. H.'s daughters, Mrs. O.J. MILLS and Mrs. G.E. DORMAN. Mr.and Mrs. R.C. MARSHALL entertained a small party to an oyster supper on Thursday last, which was much enjoyed by all present. Mrs. John PARNELL has a lily that has two blossoms and one bud, and Mrs. Wm. BARBER has one that is thirteen years old that is budding. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 17-1890 #2 Local Record We are indebted to our correspondents for details of the wind's doings in their several localities. They will be found under the head of "The Cyclone." Rev. J. FORSTER, a former Methodist clergyman at Byron, is now pastor of a Congregational church in London, with a salary of $5,000. From $400 or $500 to $5,000 is quite a step. S.B. BRAINARD of Alexander, sold on Thursday of this week, a pair of matched two year old colts, sired by Lee GOTHERD, owned by J.P. & H.A. STANARD of Alexander, to Mr. R.L. HOWARD, of Buffalo, for the neat little sum of $325.00. Mrs. Albert BENCHLEY, of West Main street, who has long been ill, became unconscious Saturday evening last and has since remained so notwithstanding all efforts made to arouse her. P.S. Thursday noon--Mrs. BENCHLEY is dead. Funeral at the house, 2 p.m., Saturday. There will be a union temperance meeting at the Methodist church, Batavia, under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. next Sunday evening. The Rev. Anna SHAW will speak. She is one of the best known and most gifted of temperance lecturers. Mrs. Ella GREEN, wife of George GREEN and daughter of John DIDGET, died at her home in the Putnam Settlement on Monday night aged about 20 years. Mr.and Mrs. GREEN were married only about nine months ago. The bereaved husband and friends will have the sympathy of many friends in his affliction. Last week, Warren WEST, who is now 85 years of age, sent to the Batavia Relief Association a beautiful bed quilt, pieced by her own hands, to be given to some worthy poor family. The good old lady did the same last winter. The officers of the society will see that this quilt is placed where it will do the most good. Edward CUTCLIFFE, of East Bethany, has received his patent papers on a cultivator tooth of his invention. It is for use on a wood cultivator frame or iron harrow. It attracted much attention at the county fair last fall and was highly spoken of by the farmers who examined it. Hope Edward will realize a nice little sum from his invention. The Warsaw correspondent of the Buffalo 'Commercial' says "The Duncan Salt Company of Salt Springs, who paid in capital stock was $75,000, with debts and liabilities of $40,000, has voted to increase their amount of capital to $100,000. For this proposition there were 781 shares against the 800 issued. The trustees of this corporation are C.W. HOUGH, M.E. RICHMOND, A.R. KENNY, J.M. DUNCAN, W.A. MORGAN. On Friday evening last Charles KNILL, of this village, was brought home from Gloversville in a helpless condition. He has been bricklaying in the above named place and a few days ago injured his knee and rheumatism set in. The conductors on the train were kind to Mr. KNILL and assisted him in every way possible. The one that arrived in Batavia with him saw him placed in a hack before he went on to Buffalo with his train. We are making a First-Class Pair of Pants in our shop for $4.50, and from that price up. Look at our English Cheviot Suit for $24. C.W. LUCKEL, Merchant Tailor, Jackson St., Batavia, N.Y. I will close out my stock of robes at cost. Call and see them. W.D. SANFORD, Sign of Bear Up a Tree. Local News. Mrs. Porter KENYON is very ill with pneumonia. Geo. CRABB is now fireman at the new electric light works. King & Hedshaw are building a new barn for the new West End hotel. Mr. and Mrs. James HARRIS on the Elba road have a new arrival, a little daughter. Miss Lou BECKWITH has gone to Rochester for a few week's visit with old friends. Painter DIBBLE has hung out his sign from the second story over CHADDOCK's livery. John GLADE has been a great sufferer for a few days past with neuralgia in the head. H.L. ONDERDONK has removed his household goods from State street to Seaver place. C.A. SNELL is now engaged in buying the right of way for the Buffalo & Geneva railroad. The next meeting of the Farmer's Club will be held next Tuesday afternoon at the usual place. Sheriff REEDY, who has been sick for a few days past, is reported worse this Thursday morning. On Monday morning at 8 o'clock the thermometer registered 62 degrees. How is that for summer in January? J.T. BOGUE, of Marysville, Cal., sent us a 40-page newspaper, the San Francisco Sunday 'Chronicle.' Thanks. The Batavia Relief Association meets every Monday evening from 7:30 to 8 o'clock. Members please remember this. Wm. SARGEANT had the misfortune to lose a valuable work horse last week. The animal dropped dead in the harness. Last week a daughter born to Mr.and Mrs. P. BLAIR in this village, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. George GREEN in the Putnam Settlement. Mrs. LAMBERTON has in her room in the Chittenden block on State street, a General Grant geranium eight feet high growing in a quart can. Two chimneys on the Wilson block, corner of State and Main streets, are in dangerous condition and should be repaired before somebody gets hurt. Notwithstanding the great falling off in box rent receipts, owing to the free delivery system, the receipts of the Batavia postoffice for 1889 were $18,649.18. We greatly regretted there was not a larger attendance at the George W. CABLE readings Thursday evening last. Those who were present had a rare treat and seemed greatly pleased. We hear that one of our village sportsmen went hunting lately with a borrowed Buffalo hunting dog valued at $300. Discovering some game our valiant Nimrod took aim, fired, and--killed the dog. "If I get the grip I'll keep right along about my business, and wear it out," said one of our citizens the other day. The very next morning he took the grip, took to his bed, and the doctor visited him twice before sundown. In the notice last week of the coming marriage of Deputy Postmaster WEBER to Mrs. CLANCY, we made a mistake in the date. It should be Feb. 12th, instead of the 13th. We wouldn't rob Albert of one day of domestic happiness. Life is too short. ** Gone into Business Mrs. Grace NICHOLS SEELEY and her brother, Mr. Raymond NICHOLS, both of this village, have gone into business on Water street in the city of Elmira. Their store is what is now called a "New York Racket Store," and the goods consist of dry goods, fancy goods, Yankee notions, &c. Their many friends in this village wish them abundant success in their new undertaking. ** Obtained Her Divorce. On Monday Judge CHILDS granted Mrs. Flora BRADFIELD an absolute divorce from her husband, William BRADFIELD, who resides on South street, in this village. The couple were married in November, 1883 and three months after Mrs. BRADFIELD left her husband, charging him with cruel treatment. She is now housekeeper for Daniel ZIMMERMAN on South street. Tyrrell & Ballard were Mrs. BRADFIELD's lawyers. ** Short & Roth Assigns. Short & Roth, harness dealers, doing business on the corner of Main and State streets, made a general assignment for the benefit of their creditors on Wednesday afternoon. John M. HAMILTON is assignee. The assignment provides for the payment of their hired help and the sum of $300 borrowed, and interest from September last, to Margaret SHORT. There are no other preferred creditors. The store is closed for inventory. Assets and liabilities not yet ascertained. ** Closing of their Banking Business. At their annual meeting held Tuesday last, the stockholders of the Genesee County Bank decided to go out of the business, and President HOWARD informed a 'News' reporter that they had decided to close up the business as soon as it could be done without unnecessary expense or inconveniences. ** Mr. Hiram BUTTOLPH, of North Darien, died Tuesday morning last, of heart disease. He was 73 years old and had been sick for several weeks. Mr.BUTTOLPH had been a resident of Darien for over 60 years. He was a kind husband and father and a highly esteemed neighbor and citizen. He leaves a wife and one son, L.D. BUTTOLPH, of Darien, to mourn his loss. They have the sincere sympathy of neighbors and friends. The funeral was held at his late residence on Thursday of this week, Rev. Mr. HATHAWAY, of Corfu, officiating. ** Fire in Bushville. During the great gale of Monday the old but beautiful residence of A.G. COLLINS, on the John PEIRSON farm, in Bushville, took fire and was speedily consumed together with all the furniture in the upper story. The fire took from the chimney which had been clogged up by a tree blowing down against it. Mr. COLLINS and his men, assisted by a few neighbors, worked hard and succeeded in saving most of the goods in the lower story. The building was one of the oldest in this section of the county, but was nicely kept up and quite elegant on the interior. Mr. COLLINS was insured for $4,000 on house and $1,000 on furniture. His many friends will sympathize with him in this his second visitation by fire. ** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 17-1890 The Cyclone. The Canning Factory Badly Damaged Other Factories and Buildings Damaged Trees Blown Over, Wagons Overturned, etc., etc. A veritable cyclone swept over Batavia village and vicinity on Monday commencing about 10 a.m. The first blast of the tempest drove in the brick walls on the west end and south side of the Batavia Preserving Co.'s new building and the roof of the old part formerly used for a planing mill. The damage to the company will amount to about $2,000. Fortunately nobody was at work in the factory at the time. A force of hands was immediately put to work to save the roof of the new building from further damage. The irons of the awning in front of T.F. WOODWARD's shoe store were blown through the large plate glass window, wrecking it completely. We hear that the window was insured with O. CLARK. A large glass in the second story of the new Doty building was blown in. A large tree in front of W.C. WATSON's house on Ellicott street and another in front of H. SCHAFER's house on State street were broken off by the blast. The trees were about a foot in diameter. An apple tree in Mrs. HURLBURT's yard was uprooted. Half of a big shade tree in front of Judge NORTH's, on Summit street, was split off and fell across the street to the opposite sidewalk, blocking all passage until cut away. BAKER & WALKINSHAW's delivery wagon and a milk wagon were picked up by the fingers of the wind and over-turned like band boxes. Large dry goods boxes went rolling up Main street as rapidly as straw hats when caught by a summer breeze. The great chimney at the Wheel Works, 75 feet high, swayed about before the cyclone like a reed and the bricks at the base could be seen to move away from the boiler nearly half an inch. Mrs. John DUFFY ventured to cross the central's iron bridge, at Walnut street, during the storm and was blown down upon the ties. She clung desperately to the timbers until two men from the blacksmith shop near by came and took her safe across. At the Harvester Works the wind got under the tin roofing on the wood shop and carried away a strip about twenty feet wide, extending from the ridge to the eaves. Workmen tied ropes around themselves and went out upon the roof, at the risk of their lives, and nailed down boards to keep the remainder of tin from taking wings and fleeing away. The slate roofs of the factory were also damaged and chimneys blown down. At Gus EIPPER's[sic] hotel on Harvester avenue a shed 22 feet square was lifted in the air like a balloon and now Gus has a lot of kindling wood on hand scattered all over his garden. The roof of a freight car standing near Liberty street was blown off, and Michael SULLIVAN gathered it into his flag shanty for firewood. The tight board fences around the ball grounds and Harvester lots are leveled to the ground. Bricklayers will have work for some time to come building chimneys for dwelling houses all over the village. Many dooryards are strewn with bricks that have rattled down from the housetops. At the Wood Works the men working in the upper story were fearful to remain at their benches, so furious was the gale, and went down below. The scuttle cover on top of the PARKER house was blown off and went crashing down on top of HOLDEN's skylight, breaking a number of lights of glass. A pretty little midget of a girl was thrown down violently by the wind in front of the Water Works, and remained in town by clutching hold of the long grass with her tiny hands. The north half of the roof of Mr. TRIETLEY's house on Trumbull place left its moorings and landed in the field beyond. A large barn on the farm of Anson WILLIAMS, near Daw's Corners, was ruined. The south gable of John SCHAFER's new brick house, on Dellinger avenue, was bent in several inches. A portion of the iron roof of the new grist mill on Ellicott street peeled up and went flying away over the tops of the dwelling houses. A portion of the iron roof of the new electric light works and Dodgson & Wilder's store-house was blown away. Dr. John F. BAKER, our oldest village physician, was caught in the arms of the cyclone and his buggy over-turned, on Bank street. The doctor was thrown out but not injured. The buggy was broken considerably. At the Institution for the Blind the wind carried away the large storm house at the front door, overturned the hay scales, took the slating from a portion of the roof and broke out a number of lights of glass. At the Wheel Works the brick wall of the blacksmith shop was blown in near the roof. On the farm of S.B. LUSK, a little east of the village, fourteen apple trees were uprooted and his windmill was blown into the next lot. Mr. LUSK cared more for the destruction of his mill than of his trees, for that bore all the year round. The sheds on the farm of Walter CHADDOCK, in Bushville, were lifted from their foundation and carried about ten feet. Milkman HARLE[sic] laments the loss of his horse barn. When last seen it was headed towards Rochester. Nearby. In Attica: The fine grand stand on the Fair Grounds and a large portion of the fence was demolished. A part of the roof of the Attica malt house was blown off and the chimney of the gas house was blown onto the building, doing considerable damage. Shade trees, chimneys and small buildings were blown over and destroyed. In Le Roy: The brick stack at N.B. KEENEY & Son's bean house was blown down. It was about sixty feet high. A large part of the bricks fell upon the roof of the engine house, crushing it. The warehouse proper was somewhat damaged by flying bricks. The engine was not greatly damaged and no person was injured. Later in the day the upper part of the west wall of the new electric light works near the Erie station was blown in. About noon the force of the wind was sufficient to wreck the valuable green-house of Mrs. C.F. BISSELL on West Main street. The iron roof upon N.B. KEENEY & Son's pea warehouse, near the salt works, was taken off. William SHERMAN's house on Lincoln avenue, in process of erection, was badly damaged. A window in the tower of St. Peter's Catholic church was blown in. A tree was blown across the Rochester & Pittsburg track between Le Roy and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Junction, and delayed the train somewhat. In South Byron, during the gale, the tenant house of Dr. WHITON took fire and was destroyed. It was insured $1,000. The tenant, whose name we did not learn, lost his household goods. The windmills of Corey WALKER, Newton GREEN, James GOODING, and Daniel BARBER were blown down. James PUTNAM's large blacksmith shop sank under the heavy blow. At West Bethany Prof. HYDE's horse-barn, a structure some 40 feet long, was unroofed. The wind "pitched" too high and the roof "flatted," producing a discord--in the Professor's feelings. At West Batavia the roof was blown from Wm. UPHILL's barn. Twenty-two apple trees were blown down in Wm. POST's orchard on the Alexander road. In Pembroke a number of orchards suffered badly by the tempest. Abram MOOK's barn lost half its roof and the school house at East Pembroke was lifted from its foundation. In North Bergen the wind made sad havoc Monday. Trees and fences were blown in every direction, Burdell CHASE's wind mill and parts of the derick was destroyed. A portion of the roof of P.H. CARVER's barn was blown off and his wind mill down. A chimney on Martin MUNGER's house was blown down. Nine apple trees in Mr. ALLEN's orchard were overturned and much other damage done. Nearly everyone in Bethany had more or less damage done by the wind on Monday last. West Bethany was visited Monday morning by a heavy wind and rain storm. A heavy wind prevailed all day, uprooting trees, blowing down and unroofing buildings, and damaging property in various ways. Darien Centre: Monday last will be a day long remembered at this place as "the day of the great wind." It commenced in the morning and blew all day--warm and rainy in the morning--cold and freezing at night. The winds unroofed buildings, blew down chimneys, leveled fences, tore out doors, &c., &c. It ook the large door out of Ellis & Kinney's warehouse, the roof and part of its sides off Mr. HUME's house (he is a cripple and the neighbors carried him to Mr. KERSH's house, near by), took the roof off Mr. HEMELIN's house, two chimneys off D. VANOCKER's house, one respectively off the houses of J.NICHOL's, Charles FISHER, N.C. TIMBY, Charles DIMOCK and F.J. BAUERS, and a part of one off the houses of H.L. HUMPHREY and Widow NYE. The cheese factory also lost a chimney. Masons are in good demand just now. In Bergen a bridge over Black creek was blown into the stream, a barn belonging to Michael St. GEORGE was leveled to the ground and several chimneys on dwelling houses and churches were blown down. In Pavilion freight cars were partly unroofed and the Universalist church steeple slightly damaged. In Corfu the roofs of barns belonging to Romain LONG and Henry HALL were wrecked and a portion of the cornice of Mrs. REED's fine barn was torn off. Two young ladies on the way to the depot were blown into Mr. DOYLE's yard and prostrated upon the ground but not injured. Many chimneys were blown away and trees uprooted. In Oakfield the tin roof on Dr. JACKSON's block was stripped off and some of the bricks in the front wall were carried away. The rafters and boards of the roof were displaced. Peter McPARTLIN was injured some by the falling tin. A large portion of the roof of Mrs. STEVEN's barn was carried away, and William DUTCHER's was also damaged. Churchville: The heavy winds of last Monday did considerable damage in these parts. It blew in the plate glass windows in SPITZMESSER's meat market, broke off two of the gates at the Central crossing, unroofed one of the freight cars at the West Shore depot, blew off the tops of George SAVAGE's and N. FOWLER's wind mills, blew down a large number of chimneys and did much other damage. Elba: The weather record on Monday was of an unusual character. The morning was calm and mild as summer. At 6 o'clock a.m. the thermometer registered 65 degrees at the north side of our office. At sun-rise, every thing betokened a fine day. But clouds soon appeared and a brisk wind sprang up that soon grew to a fierce gale. At about 10 a.m. it was at its highth. Fruit and forest trees were torn down in great numbers, fences prostrated and buildings badly damaged. Mrs. John WILDER had two fine evergreen trees standing between her house and barn and both were prostrated. In the old cemetery two trees were blown over breaking down a headstone. About 10 o'clock a.m. a most magnificent rainbow spanned the sky in the northwest. Frank BIGNAL had his wind mill blown to pieces and Rodney EDGERTON had a large locust tree in his yard blown over just missing the corner of his new house. East Elba: The high wind did considerable damage in this section. Freeman EDGERTON's windmill was razed to the ground and entirely ruined. Roofs in the vicinity were stripped of their shingles, chimneys were blown down, trees uprooted and fences laid flat. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 18-1859 The Slave Traders. Augusta, Ga., Jan. 11 A private despatch from Charleston says that the cases of the crew of the Ketch Brothes[sic], charged with Slave trading were taken up in the U.S. District Court to-day, and that the Grand Jury ignore the bills of indictment against them. St. Louis, Jan. 13. Col. SUMNER left for Fort Leavenworth yesterday, under orders from the War Department. It is thought that his transfer has reference to the disturbances in the southern part of Kansas. John M. GUTHRIE, who left Salt Lake Nov. 26th, gives a painful account of the sufferings of men and animals on the Plains in consequence of the coldness of the weather. Men were frozen to death at nearly every station on the route. Ten of Maj. RUSELL's men have been frozen at one time. The snow was very deep and the weather was colder than it had been known for 30 years, the mercury sinking to 27 degrees below zero. * Charged with Robbing the Mail. Mechanicsville, Saratoga Co., Jan. 6th--John MARR, of this village was arrested last evening by Mail Agent HOLBROOK, charged with robbing the mails at the Mechanicsville Post Office. He was committed to the Troy jail. His depredations have been extensive. * Plucking a Buffalonian. The Chicago 'Journal' of Monday has the following: "John BROWN hails from Buffalo, but is not necessarily on that account, over sagacious, as the following exhibit shows:--He arrived in this city on Saturday night, en route for St. Louis, to visit his brother. A hackman, Timothy CONNER, who drives hack No. 11, on the lookout for 'seeds,' espied in John BROWN, one of the most fruitful kind, and overhauled him. Having ascertained where he was going, he invited him to jump into his hack. With infantile innocence, Brown got in. CONNER first drove him to the Commercial House and then requested a settlement as follows: Three dollars and fifty cents for bringing him to the house, two dollars for carrying him to the depot, and to cap the climax, one dollar more, as they would have to cross a bridge where there was a heavy toll. Verdancy paid the hackman six dollars and a half, but before they had left the house, the hackman bragged so freely about doing a seed, that it attracted the attention of a policeman, who took him into custody. This morning Justice STICKNER held him for further examination, in the sum of $400 bail." * Fatal Accidents to Children. Mrs. PEDLEY, of Lockport, put her child, eight months old, in a wood-box, near the stove, for safe keeping, while she went to the village. During her absence, the woodbox took fire and the child was burned to death. A son of Capt. Joseph WETER, of Buffalo, three years old, fell into a keeler of boiling water, on Monday afternoon, and was fatally scalded. A child of Mrs. BRADY, of Auburn, four years of age, was standing by a stove on Saturday evening, and its clothes took fire. Before assistance could be rendered, the child was fatally burned. * Horrible Death. The Wayne Democrat Press says that a man named David BARRY, employed by J. SHERIDAN & Co., as foreman on the public works at Pit Lock in the Eastern part of that county, came to a most horrible death on Friday last. He was engaged in prying off the edge of a frozen bank with a crowbar, when suddenly the earth upon which he was standing gave way, precipitating him into the pit beneath, when he struck upon the crowbar which had fallen with him. The bar chanced to strike end first, and stood perpendicular when poor BARRY struck it. It penetrated his body some nineteen inches, causing death in about seven hours. * A farmer living near Dansville, Livingston county, was awakened some few nights since by a noise in his stable, and seizing a club went out and found two men in the act of stealing his horse. The farmer inquired, "Who is there?" when one of the thieves presented a pistol, but without waiting for him to fire, the farmer dealt him a stout blow over the head which almost instantly killed him. The other thief made himself scarce. There were about $400 found on the body of the dead man, but nothing affording a clue to his identity. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

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Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 12-1883 #2 Mere Mentions. E.E. JEFFERSON has sold his liquor business in Buffalo and will return to Attica. Messrs. J.B. & H. HEWITT's fall opening of millinery goods continues to-morrow. John HAIR, aged 78, of Crittenden, is to be buried this afternoon by C.H. TURNER & Son. "The Banker's Daughter" will be the next attraction at the Opera House. The date is Tuesday, Oct. 23d. Messrs. BRADISH & BACKUS are putting up the ornamental iron on Clark STRAWS new residence, in Alexander. The Prohibition central committee of this county will meet at Good Templars' Hall, Batavia, to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Leavitt's Gigantean Minstrels appeared at the Opera House last night to a fair house. The performance, with an exception or two, was bad. Miss L.J. TOMPKINS has issued invitations for the fall and winter opening at her millinery store, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19th and 20th. Wm. WOOD, an artist whose work the 'News' has frequently complimented, has put a handsome sign on the State street side of Gould & Town's store. Editor THOMSON flops back into the Republican ranks this week. His Gazette doesn't offer a word of explanation for its Democratic tendencies last week. A half sheet of this week's Penn Yan Chronicle, has reached this office printed on tinted paper, probably with the idea of making up in quality what it lacked in quantity. Lucius LINCOLN, an old man who lived in Batavia many years, died in Bethany on Monday. The edition of the 'News' to-morrow, as usual on Saturdays, will number over 2,000 copies. Advertisers, to be sure of having their favors inserted, will please hand in their copy early. At the meeting of Security Lodge, A.O.U.W., last evening, G.P. MARBLE was elected Foreman in place of Maurice MOLL, who takes the place of W.H. THAYER, as Master Workman. The New Yorker say it is estimated that the deposit of salt underneath Warsaw, as far as its extent is already known, is sufficient to supply the whole world for a period of not less than five hundred years. Mr. Louis WOOD is in town to-day arranging for the opening of a mammoth 25-cent store in Batavia soon. He has rented one of the new stores in the McDonnell block, and will have an advertisement on the third page of the News to-morrow. * Card to the Public. I desire to publicly thank the people of Batavia and vicinity for the very liberal patronage which has been accorded me during the years that I have been engaged in business here, and to extend to all sincere thanks for the kind sympathy that has lately been expressed. Further, I wish to announce that the business will be carried on as heretofore, the market being supplied with a complete assortment of meats and fish. Oysters a specialty. All goods will be promptly delivered. * Cider Mill Opened. Having leased the Gerry PRATT cider mill on South Main street, the undersigned wish to announce that it is now opened and ready for business. John KAUFFMAN, J. HOWARD. * Jap Robes in black, grey and white--hand sewed, warranted not to rip. Selling cheap for cash. W.D. SANFORD. * Catarrh Cured, health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh's Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. N.W. STILES. * Extra Prime Count Oysters, $1.25 per hundred. At Hotel de Peters. Also, fine standard oysters, 25 cts. per quart. Solid pint of oysters in a stew, milk, or plain for 25 cents. 29 Jackson street. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 11-1873 Easter Sunday day after to-morrow. Eggs-actly! Our County fair is to be held on the 17th and 18th of September. Henry LEDERER is requested to call at the Batavian Office. Business! Very many cellars in this town have been turned into water reservoirs recently. A North Parma farmer named Warren, has bought the farm of Abel PEASE, near Bergen. Nancy STEVENS, a colored woman, died at the County House a day or two since, aged 103 years. Noah PERRIN, of the town of Bergen, recently sold his farm of 320 acres to a gentleman from Rochester. Messrs. GIBBS & QUAYLE have been putting in a powerful new engine into their new planing mill at the depot this week. Farmers of this region, if in want of either plows, harrows, or cultivators, will find the best at Bradish & Co.'s foundry, Batavia. Opened.-As will be seen by an advertisement in another column, DAILEY has opened his new Furniture store. He has a fine stock. A fine new house is to be erected on State street for Mr. C. KIBBE, as soon as the weather will permit. C.D. MORGAN has the job. * Thomas MANNING, a Batavian, was, it is believed, one of the passengers saved from the ill fated Atlantic. Mr. MANNING went from here to Europe some months since, and was expected home about this time, and though he has not yet put in an appearance here, his friends are quite confident he is the Thomas MANNING mentioned in the report. * Man Killed Near Attica.-On Saturday last Mr. George SHAW, who resided in the south-east part of the town of Attica, was walking on their Erie Railway track, and as a train approached stepped from the track but did not get far enough away. He was struck by the bumper of the engine and killed. Mr. SHAW was some 88 years old. * Who is the Scoundrel.-On Monday night last the boys of Hose Co., No. 1, discovered that some rascal had gained entrance to the engine house, and removed, and hid, the nut hold on one of the wheels. It is lucky this piece of villainy was discovered in time. In case of a sudden call to a fire, the running off of the hose cart wheel might have resulted very disastrously to the property interests of our citizens. * Mud and Slush is the order of the day. An appreciative poet slashes at it thusly: O, the slush, the horrible slush, Muddy and dirty, and soft as mush; Flooding the gutters and pavements all, Drowning the poor who may happen to fall, Hurrying to graves the young and the old, Giving consumption by way of a cold, Terrible slush! you are not loved a bit, Angel of death, won't you get up and git? * Had His Leg Broken.-On Sunday night last, Mr. "Rock" WILSON, son of Alexander WILSON of this village, had his leg broken in three places by falling from the top of a freight train on which he was brakeman. The train was to take water at Byron but ran a little beyond the tank. Rock was standing with one foot on one car an one on another. The sudden jerk of the train, in backing to the tank, threw him to the ground and broke his leg as above stated. Dr. R. COTES attends. * Editor Batavian: In an item under the heading of Neighboring Counties, in reference to the appointment of Mrs. C.N. DRAKE, as P.M. at Westfield, the question is asked, "What became of Mr. Duck?" I will tell you. Col. J.C. DRAKE, the husband of Mrs. C.N. DRAKE, received a mortal wound while at the head of his brigade, (having been bravetted Brigadier) in the battle of the Wilderness. His widow has had charge of the Westfield post office for several years, and has given such general satisfaction that she has just been re-appointed. E.F. HUBBARD. Bergen, April 7th, 1873. * Fine Gold paper and decoration at Bowen's. * Neighboring Counties Small Pox is said to be raging in Orleans county. The "epizoot" is raging to an alarming extent in Dansville. A new iron bridge is being built by the Central rail road at Lockport. Supreme court commences in Geneseo on the fourth Monday of this month. Rev. T.B. HYDE, M.E. clergyman at Clyde, dropped dead in his pulpit, a few days since. Nunda is in raptures over a "sheet and pillow" masquerade, whatever that may be. Robert BEATTIE has been appointed postmaster at Caledonia, in place of Eliza BLAKESLEE, resigned. A new Catholic Church is to be erected at Canaseraga, Allegany county. Hon. W.M. WHITE donates the site. The American Hotel at Ellicottville, Cattaraugus county, was destroyed by fire on Saturday, March 29th. The debt of the City of Buffalo has now reached the enormous sum of $4,144,750.--Pleasant for tax payers. A Lockport man had his neck broken the other day by its being caught between a wheel and the corner of the building. The Sexton of the Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, fell dead recently while shoveling snow from the sidewalk--Heart disease. On Saturday last, in Buffalo, a little girl was left sitting in her father's wagon, when the horse started, she fell to the ground and broke her neck. The maple sugar season in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties promises to be the best ever known. New sugar is selling for fifteen cents per pound. Allegany is said to be a good country to live in, but some of them complain that there are a few days in the summer when the sleighing is not first class. A woman in Buffalo accidentally set fire to her chignon on Saturday night, and before the article could be detached from her head she was severely burned. Hornellsville claims to have a second Anna DICKINSON--Niagara Falls claims to have a second Henri APPY, not yet in his teens, and Batavia has an--honest D. SEAVER. Floods in the Ischua valley Catt. Co., tore away bridges and prevented the running of trains over a part of the Buffalo and Philadelphia railroad the first of this week. The "drunks" locked up in the Hornellsville Caliboose on Tuesday night and Wednesday last, numbered nine, and the 'Times' says "it was a poor day for drunks too." A Clarendon correspondent of the Holley 'Standard' crows because they have but one mud-hole in that town. Well, neither have we; but there isn't room in town for another. They seem to have had quite a lively time in Buffalo during a recent thunder storm--Lightning struck in several places in the city, and though none were killed, several received severe shocks. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

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The Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 12-1888 Donation The members and patrons of the Friends' church at Bushville will give their pastor, the Rev. Wm. L. DEAN, his annual donation on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, the 18th inst. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Horses will be taken care of. * Rev. R.L. Waite Paralized Rev. R.L. WAITE of Alexander was stricken with paralysis on Sunday last in Rochester. He was in attendance at the annual conference there, and on Saturday, made a very eloquent address before that body, and afterwards paid a visit on Powers' Art Gallery, which it is thought was too much for his strength. The people who were entertaining him returned from church at noon and found Mr. WAITE sitting in a chair speechless and unable to use his right arm. Dr. WEAVER, of that city, thinks he will recover from this attack in due time. He will remain in Rochester until strong enough to be removed to his home in Alexander. * Wholesale Pocket-Picking At the Gov. HILL demonstration in this village on Wednesday, a number of Genesee county people had their pockets picked of various sums of money. At the depot James FORSYTH, of Stafford, was robbed of $125. At the opera house, while Gov. HILL was speaking, W.C. FOSTER, of Batavia, was robbed of $12; M.N. MOULTHROP, of Elba, of $35; Mrs. BRUMSTED, Batavia, $25, and Alva BULLOCK, of Daws, lots $6 and a note of $140. Others we hear were also robbed of small sums. Ex-Sheriff ROBSON arrested a suspicious looking man and took him to Justice LENT's office where he was searched and $99 found on his person. He would not give his name or residence. He was committed to jail until the morning. Officer McCULLEY arrested another man named EATON but he gave such a good account of himself and had such an honest face that he was permitted to go. The first man arrested is now thought to be the leader of the gang. He will be examined to-day. * H.J. RAYNOR, clerk of the Darien Board of Health, informs us that at a recent meeting of that body the subject of vaccination was brought up and it was resolved that the trustees of all school districts in the town should see that every scholar attending school was properly vaccinated. the expense of vaccinating, to any who were not able to pay, should be paid by the town. * Hall's Corners.- First snow fell on Wednesday of last week. John MILLER was visited by friends from Batavia last week. The apple crop is being gathered and will be larger than for some years. The winter term of school opens next Monday with Miss May GAIT as teacher. Another son at the home of Addison PARSONS is the cause of the smile on his face. Congratulations. * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 21-1886 Death from Heart Disease Benjamin F. NICKERSON, an inmate of the County House, died there suddenly this morning. He was 75 years of age, and had been an inmate of the County House since 1883. He has children in the west. * The Wood Working Factory Mr. J.M. CHAPIN, General Superintendent of the New York Lumber & Wood Working Co., arrived at his home in Batavia this morning from New York, where the affairs of the company, principally annoyance caused by striking workmen, have demanded his constant attention. Capt. S.K. GREENE telegraphs from New York that President ANDREWS is absent from the city, but is expected to return to-night. He says everything is all right and that his matter will be closed up very soon. Mr. CHAPIN says New York is full of striking workmen who are trying to cripple scores of large manufacturing concerns, and he is fully determined not to hire a man in Batavia who is a member of a labor union. He says he will return to New York Thursday night and expects now to commence shipping machinery to Batavia the first of next week. Chairman McKENZIE of the soliciting committee is ready to receive payments of subscriptions and hopes that the subscribers will call at his store and secure receipts for the amounts they have respectively pledged. * A Young Man's Crimes Jacob GILBERT, a good looking young German, aged about 25, who has resided at Portageville for some time past, was committed to jail in Warsaw yesterday, charged with forgery, theft and opening sealed envelopes. He is accused of stealing a check for $36 from a sealed letter, forging the payee's name on the back, and stealing a quantity of goods from a Portageville merchant for whom he worked. Considerable thieving has been committed, in a small way at Portageville recently and GILBERT is thought to belong to the gang. He was engaged to be married, and was an active worker in the Baptist church, and a man well thought of. * Killed by the Cars Frank N. BROWN, aged sixteen, son of Boss Painter BROWN of the Central railroad, attempted to catch on a passing freight train at Coldwater yesterday afternoon and was thrown under the wheels, which cut off his legs. He was taken to his home in Rochester, where he died five hours after the accident, at 8:30. The practice of catching rides on freight trains is common in every town and city it seems that the boys who indulge in it will never heed the warnings that come so frequently in the announcements of fatalities. The law in this particular ought to be rigidly enforced. * Resolutions of Condolence At a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic Club the following resolutions were passed: Resolved, That by the death of Francis Henry COOLEY, we have lost on eof our most valued members, who by his genial disposition and manly bearing has endeared himself to all the members of the club. That we tender to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of their sore affliction. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased and be published in the village papers. * New wraps and sacks selling at great bargains. J.B.&H. Hewitt * The best place to buy fine carriages, phaetons, surreys, runabouts and three spring wagons, hand-made harnesses, whips, etc., is at Dodgson & Simpson's repository, Evans street, just south of Nobles' flouring mill. * Affairs in Court George IBACH was sentenced in the Court of Sessions yesterday afternoon. He said he was 28 years of age, born in North Evans, Erie county, and a leather finisher by trade. In pronouncing sentence Judge PECK addressed the former prisoner at some length, stating that the verdict of the jury met with the hearty approval of the Court. He referred to the prisoner's course in robbing his father-in-law and in his subsequent movements as something remarkable considering the many kindness which Mr. HARDING and his family had extended to him. He said it had been a grave question to decide as to what disposition should be made of IBACH, but the Court had decided to be lenient with him in the hope that the punishment inflicted would induce the young man to turn from his evil ways and lead a better life. The sentence was that IBACH be confined in the Erie County Penitentiary for the period of two years and ten months. The punishment for the crime of which IBACH was convicted, is imprisonment of not less than two years not more than five years. IBACH testified before the Grand Jury in March that he was employed in the E.C.P. for about three years from the spring of 1882. The jury in the TOAL-KING case brought in a verdict of no cause for action. This was the Le Roy action. The civil suit of William WIELAND against Arthur BROWN was discontinued without costs to either party, it having been settled. The actions of Charles J. BURKE, res., against Jerome J. GALLUP, was referred to N.A. WOODWARD, Esq. The indictment against Dr. Henry J. PATTEN, charged with manslaughter, in the second degree, was dismissed. Four indictments against Nancy GIBSON, charged with being the "Mrs. CLEVELAND" who three years ago swindled Henry G. DeSHON of Le Roy out of $1,125 on forged notes, were dismissed. Mrs. GIBSON was tried twice on one indictment, the jury on the first trial failing to agree and on the second acquitting her. Frank BURR of Byron, indicted charged with abducting Alta BAKER, aged fourteen years, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zeno BAKER, was placed on trial this morning. Alta BAKER was the first witness called, but she was still suffering from the nervousness with which she was attacked Monday afternoon and was so hysterical on the stand that it was absolutely impossible to proceed with her examination. Her evidence was essential and as it could not be obtained without jeopardizing her life the trial came to an abrupt end. The indictment against BURR was dismissed and he was discharged from custody. He has spent five months in jail. Jurors were discharged, but court was held open until word was received from Lawyer HEDDON stating whether a Le Roy action would be put on trial to-morrow morning. * Vibrating Telephones A vibrating telephone line has been put up connecting the office of the Johnston Harvester Co. with the shipping department and another is contemplated between the shipping department and the Central freight office. Editor LEWIS is considering the advisability of connecting his office and residence in the same manner. One of these lines is now in operation between E.N. ROWELL's office and W.T. PALMER's box factory. * Visiting Mr. Stevens' Stock Farm Mr. J.B. DUTCHER, an official connected with the freight department of the New York Central railroad, accompanied by half a dozen unidentified gentlemen, came here from Rochester in a special coach on the Central this morning and went to Attica to visit Mr. F.C. STEVENS, proprietor of Maplewood Stock Farm. The gentlemen re traveling in a West Shore coach. * The only new stock of wall paper and window shades in town at Leavenworth Bros'. * Neighborhood News LeRoy. - The commencement day exercises at Ingham university this year will take place on Thursday, being one day later than the accustomed time. An address on temperance will be delivered in the Baptist church this evening by Rev. W.W. EVARTS, D.D., of Bergen, New Jersey. On the evening of May 7th the young ladies' journal will be read at the University. Miss HEDDON will also recite a poem in French. Staunton Post are arranging for a celebration of memorial day. Monday will be observed here for that day and the services will be held in the Baptist church. The Post will attend in a body. The address will be delivered by Rev. John A. COPELAND. Miss Fannie V. PAGE and Dr. John A. McKENZIE, of Mumford, are to be married this evening. The bride was formerly a Le Roy lady. The 15th anniversary of the marriage of Dr. and Mrs. CLEVELAND was celebrated last evening. As soon as the lumber arrives the Le Roy salt company will proceed to put down another well. Current Events in Byron. - Stephen LEONARD, who for many years was a resident of Byron, until he went west a few years ago, has returned with his new wife, on a visit to Charles LEONARD, his brother, and other friends in town. It is understood he intends soon to go to Chicago to reside. Dr. GILBERT and wife and son spent last Sunday in Buffalo visiting the doctor's sister, who resides there, returning home Monday evening. Dr. HOUGHTON and wife of Batavia visited Byron Tuesday on his professional business. He has many patrons in this vicinity. This beautiful weather is being improved by gardners and farmers. The roads are dry and dusty and all indications favor an early spring. Mr. CHARLES is building a new barn on the place he recently bought of Wm. O'KEEFE at the Center, and Caleb WELLS is also building one on the WILDER place, now occupied by E.L. SMITH. E.L. CORY has moved to the house he bought of H.D. DEMING< east of the Center. Mr. L.A. DIBBLE, Commissioner of Highways of Byron, has commenced proceedings by which, it is expected, the West Shore Rail Road will be required to station a flagman at the Holly road crossing at the Center. It is a very dangerous crossing , the same where Mr. PETHERBRIDGE was killed last winter by an engine. Affairs in Corfu. - At a meeting of the trustees of Evergreen Hill Cemetery, on Monday evening last, the following officers were elected: Pres., Henry P. PORTER; Vice Pres., Jas. TYRRELL; Sec;y., J.W. SAFFORD; Treas.,, W.H. TAYLOR; Sexton, Stephen CROXTON. There is no school this week. The spring term commences next Monday. Mr. George JONES, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is slowly improving. A machinist from Buffalo is in town putting in the new engine at Diver & Thayer's mill. The mill will be in running order by May 1st. Miss Stella CARD of Osceola, N.Y., is visiting her uncle, Mr. E. DRAKE. The banks of Murder Creek are lined with fishermen. The fish caught this season are larger than have ever been caught here before. C. WARNER and another Batavia sportsman were here Monday shooting snipe. Mrs. O.A. BARDEN and Mrs. E. JOHNSON will open a dress making establishment in the store Barden Hall soon. B.N. HOPKINS is shipping large quantities of apples. Morganville Mentions. - J. SANDERS & Son of the Erie depot are shipping some very fine apples. Miss Ella WEBB of Burns, N.Y., has been visiting at her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. BRONSON's. Anderson & Lincoln of Owego have been buying produce at the Erie depot. Chub HART had the bad luck to fall through a trap door in the warehouse, which resulted in his getting a severe ducking, as the water in the cellar was about 2 feet deep. C.F. PRENTICE has commenced shipping his last yeas crop of potatoes. Mrs. George WEST is visiting Mrs. Thomas BOATFIELD in Bethany. We noticed in the Le Roy Times that Miss Hattie KNOWLTON would have rooms in the house with E.B. BRONSON. The correspondent for the Times will see how easily it is to be mistaken, as Miss KNOWLTON has moved into Geo. HARPER's house, and there has never been any probability of her moving in with Mr. BRONSON. *** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 27-1883 The Twelve Towns Occurrences of Interest in the County Outside of Batavia Oats and Barley are panning out big in Byron. Darien's Chautauqua Literary circle is wound up for the winter. Seats in the M.E. church at Oakfield will be rented next Thursday. Oats and apples are each bringing a cent a pound at Darien Center. A lyceum, to hold meetings semi-monthly, has been organized in Bergen. Mrs. Oswald BOND of Pavilion fell backward down stairs a few days ago and badly hurt herself. The oyster will be among those in attendance at the Methodist supper at Corfu next Tuesday evening. A pair of calves, half blooded Holsteins, a week old, owned by Eli VAIL of Alabama, weigh 172 pounds. Deputy Sheriff S.Willis ELLIOTT adds his income by teaching the school at "Canada," on the breezy hills of Bethany. "South Batavia wants a dressmaker," announces G. RANGER in behalf of the fashionable belles of Thebendofthecreek. The West Shore freight houses at Bergen, Byron, and Oakfield will be built by SHERLOCK & CALAHAN, Syracuse contractors. A Batavian-on-the-wing, tells a "pittiful" story in the Times of a "dieing" assisted emigrant that he saw at Corning the other day. L. DYMOND's team got away at North Pembroke the other day and brought up in a ditch. One horse was found with his neck broken. Last week, when A.H. NORRIS of Morganville went to Florida, he made the run from Rochester, this State, to Jacksonville, in 46 hours. The Rev. J.M. SCARFF and others will talk against intemperance at a meeting to be held in the town hall at Bethany Center next Tuesday. There is a little talk in Elba about some protection against fire, and Oakfield, which is a growing village, should increase its facilities for extinguishing flames. Mrs. M.S. STARR of Pavilion, who was so badly wounded a few weeks ago by the accidental discharge of a gun, sat up on Wednesday for the first time since the accident. The Le Roy Courier accuses the editor of the Gazette of having voted since he was aged 18. The Courier doubtless forgets that it is talking about a half-breed Democrat. A Wheativlle man got tight and drove into a twenty-acre lot six miles from home, where he unhitched his team. He must have been drinking Jimmy the Gun's forty rod. "Rough on Rats," which is sure death to rodents, came near exterminating two heirs of Frank STAFFORD of Alabama the other day. The boys ate some it, but a physician relieved them. A week from to-day the annual meeting of the Stafford and Bethany society for the apprehension of rogues, which does business under the name of vigilantes, will be held in Stafford. In Byron there is much dissatisfaction about the condition the highways are left in at the West Shore crossings. The usefulness of some highways at those points is greatly impaired. A mule ranch is to be established at South Batavia, by L.W. CARTER, who will keep and feed the mongrel animals, risking the kicks, for little pay. Even hardup persons should embrace this opportunity for cheap board and the companionship of brothers. Mrs. P.J. MATTHEWSON of Bergen is home from Texas, where she went, it seems, to appear in Court against a man who personated her nephew and secured a registered letter containing $99.75. She had the felicity of seeing the fellow sent up for two years and a half. ** Wrappers and Drawers. We have the most complete assortment in town. Fine wrappers only 25c, 37 1/2c, and 50c, worth more. J.B. & H. HEWITT. * A large line of dress silks in all colors will be sold next Monday at Stone's, 94 Main street at nearly half price. * Men's and Boys' Scotch Caps, best quality, lowest price, at the R.O.P.C.H., 61 Main street, Batavia. * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 15-1883 Mere Mention Prohibition caucus at Good Templars' hall, this evening. The remains of W. Vanderlip were brought to Batavia this morning and buried. Wm. C. DONNAN, assignee, has sold a piece of property in Le Roy, to Michael MARION of Rochester, for $1,700. MR. A. JOSLYN will lead the Gospel Temperance meeting to-morrow afternoon. Joseph CRAWFORD of West Bethany sends the following to the News: "I cannot beat your tall sunflower, but I have one with fifty blossoms on it." On the four days commencing Tuesday, ticket agent FULLER sold over 500 tickets to Rochester, the most of them with admission tickets to the State Fair attached. During the week ending yesterday fifty-three postal notes, aggregating $106 in amount, were issued at the Batavia postoffice. The first week thirty-nine were issued. Mrs. Spencer HOLBROOK of Los Lamas, N.M., formerly of this county, is visiting friends in town. She says the goods of Batavia Preserving company are on sale at Los Lamas. Herman SCHAFER and Charles BLUMRICH will have charge of the dining-rooms and bars at both fairs next week, which guarantees that the best of accommodations will be provided. ** We have just received an entire new stock of Soft, Stiff and Flexible Hats, Trunks, Bags, Gloves, Mittens and Robes, which we are selling cheap for cash, and will be pleased to show you. Thomas PAGE. * Oakfield Offerings. The famous TENNEY family, assisted by the NIVEN sisters, are to give a grand concert in the M.E. church, on Saturday evening. As this company comes highly recommended, and a part of the proceeds are for the church, we hope to see a large attendance. Mr. Chas. H. CHAMBERLAIN is putting up a 20x40 feet frame building in the place of the one recently destroyed by fire, intending to replace it with a brick block in the spring. The work on S.A. McCULLOCH's and MR. MELVIN's new houses is being pushed rapidly. It is expected they will be completed before long. A large number of carpenters are now at work on the water tank here. The reservoir is completed and the pipe nearly all laid. ** Schlick's Shaving Parlors I have added another chair to my shaving parlors and have engaged a first class barber to attend it. All customers will now be promptly served. Remember I have the only bath rooms in town. F.T. SCHLICK, Postoffice building. ** Steam Coal A large quantity of Steam Coal just received, at George C. WASHBURN's yard, Jackson and Ellicott streets. ** W.E. & C. H. HOWARD have some good five and six per cent mortgages to offer to investors. ** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 16-1883 Death of an Old Resident. Mrs. Charlotte WADE, an old and highly esteemed resident of Bethany, died at her home at the Center on Saturday afternoon, in the 82nd year of her age. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. P.R. DOWNING, and was well known throughout the town. The funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock. * It is Universally Recognized The Cuba Review says: "The names of about 500 employes are on the pay roll of the Johnston harvester works, Batavia. Such manufactories are what make a town." * Dance Postponed Owing to the illness in the family of John H. BOYLAN, the party announced to take place at his West End Hotel on Wednesday night, is indefinitely postpone. * Holdridge's Hack Orders for George W. HOLDRIDGE's hack may be left at Schnedler's cigar store, 97 Main street, and they will, as heretofore, be promptly attended to. * Transfers of Title The following are the real estate transfers recorded in the County Clerk's office since our last report: Stella G. NUTTING to Gottlieb SCHLANGEUHAUF, land in Pembroke, consideration nominal. Eliza E. CLARK, to John C. ROSS, village lot in Le Roy, $900. John B. HOUSE, to George W. PRENTICE, property in Byron, $3,000. * He Couldn't be Dishonest A correspondent writes to the Rochester Democrat: "Three years ago, Mrs. FARNHAM, of Le Roy, lost her pocket book at Batavia. She was surprised a few days ago to receive it by mail from a man at Elizabeth, N.J. His conscience probably troubled him." * Runaway Accident While Herbert EAGER was driving around the corner of North and State streets last night, the buggy in which he was riding struck some obstruction in the road and completely overturned, throwing the occupant heavily to the ground. The horse became detached from the vehicle and ran down State street furiously, thence down Main street to Mr. EAGER's stable. Mr. EAGER lay insensible under the overturned buggy over an hour before his unfortunate condition was discovered. He was then removed to Wm. CASEY's, where a physician attended him and he soon recovered. * The Troy Laundry, over 99 Main street, is the place to get your lace curtains, pillow shams, dresses, skirts, &c., laundried neatly and cheaply. * Attica Wrestling Exhibition A small audience greeted George W. FLAGG and James H. ROBINSON, the wrestlers, at the Williams Opera House in Attica Saturday, and a large portion of those in attendance went up from Batavia on the special train. Major W.J. REEDY officiated as Referee and George J. WEISS and John BLOSS acted as umpires for FLAGG and ROBINSON, respectively. During the wrestling some of the audience seemed to be greatly interested and frequently cheered. The first and fourth falls were FLAGG's, while ROBINSON secured the second, third and fifth and was given the contest. * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 8-1863 Elba Union Seminary The Fall Term of this institution will commence on the first Monday in September next. For Circulars, apply to or address G.A. STARKWEATHER, Principal. ** The Mummies of Thebes Messrs. Ayre & Co. have received from Alexandria a cargo of rags to pay for their medicines, which are largely sold in Egypt. They are evidently from all classes and quarters of the Pacha's dominions--the cast-off garments of Hadjis and Howadjis--white linen turbans, loose breeches, and flowing robes. Not the least part of their bulk is cloth in which bodies were embalmed and wound for preservation three thousand years ago. They are now to be made into paper for Ayre's Almanacs, and thus, after having wrapped the dead for thirty centuries, are used to warn the living from the narrow house which have so long inhabited, and to which, in spite of all our guards and citizens, we must so surely go. ** Fire The lightning, on Thursday evening, about 4 o'clock, struck the barn of Mr. Delos STRONG, containing hay and other articles. The whole was destroyed. ** Important to Females Dr. Cheeseman's Pills The combination of ingredients in these Pills are the result of a long and extensive practice. They are mild in their operation, and certain in correcting all irregularities, Painful Menstruation, removing all obstructions, whether from cold or otherwise, headache, pain in the side, palpitation of the heart, whites, all nervous afflictions, hysteria, fatigue, pain in the back, and limbs, &c., disturbed sleep, which arise from interruption of nature. For sale in Batavia by Tyron & Main, H. Fellows, D. Seaver. ** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************