The Daily News Genesee co., Batavia, NY April 6-1887 Affairs in Oakfield Mr. Richard FOREMAN of Holley has started a barber shop in rooms over DRAKE's meat market. Prof. J.E. PHELPS of Lima preached two excellent sermons at the M.E. church on Sunday last. Lynn BRAILEY has bought the Sarah CHAMBERLAIN place of 6 and 1/2 acres; consideration, $2,000. I. BRULETT has sold his house and lot on Mill street to C.H. GRIFFIN for $525. Mr. GRIFFIN is removing the buildings and, we understand, will build a new house there this season. Miss Julia DRAKE left last week for California on account of her health. Our town is having quite a building boom this spring. John L. DUNHAM is to build a large addition on his house on Gibson street, J.A. STAPLES will build a new house for J. STROBELE on South street next to J. KEITLE's, and H.J. FISHELL is talking of building a new house--and others--Harry WILLIAMS has removed to his house recently purchased of Lynn BRAILEY. Frank ISAAC is removing to W.C. SMITH's house. A couple from Elba were married by 'Squire HAWES one day last week in a thorough and satisfactory manner. Mrs. M.E. HASSETT has removed her millinery stock to Elba. ** The News in Pavilion. Mrs. M. JONES has removed to Geneseo, where she is to reside. Mr. H. WADHAM of Canaseraga succeeds Charles MARSH in the Gazette office. J.H. SEEKINS, traveling agent for the Gilmore A.W. Co., is spending a week at home. The W.C. U. meet with Mrs.. G.D. WHITNEY on Saturday of this week. Rev. J.F. BROWN delivered a very acceptable temperance address at the Baptist church on Sunday evening last. Mrs. J.T. SMITH, who met with a painful accident at the railway platform several months since, has sufficiently recovered to be able to walk out. The winter term of our village school closes on Friday of this week. After a vacation of two weeks there will be a short spring term of six weeks. G.D. WHITNEY, collector of school district No. 2, has the warrant for the collection of taxes and would be exceedingly glad if all would pay their taxes promptly. We understand that J.Q.D. PAGE is to embark in the cooper business in this place. Such an enterprise is needed here and no doubt if rightly conducted money can be made. ** submitted by Linda Schmidt

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee Co., NY October 10-1890 Death of a Former Bethany Man Mr. Alonzo DISBROW, of Ulysses, Pa., formerly of Bethany, near the Checkered Tavern, died at his home Thursday evening, 2d inst., of inflammation of the bowels. Mr. DISBROW was 72 years old. He was a brother of Mrs. Lovenus SAWENS, of West Batavia, Mrs. Byron GRANGER and Miss Lotta DISBROW, of Bethany, and father of Geo. DISBROW, of Le Roy, and Mrs. G.W. INNES, of E. Pembroke. Mrs. INNES was with her father when he died, having been summoned to his sick bed by telegram. * Ocean Steamers. The Central freight cars are now so large and heavy and the trains so long that it often takes the united power of the two pusher engines to get them up the grade between Batavia and So. Byron. The company is now having built two of the new style monster engines to be used as pushers on this grade in place of the light ones now in use. These engines have been known as "hogs" among railroad men, but they are now inclined to give them the more elegant cognomen of "Ocean Steamers." * Gast-Shiber. Mr. Joseph E. GAST, of the firm of H.P. & J.E. GAST, of Batavia, was married Wednesday, at Olean, to Miss Mamie L. SHIBER, of that place. The ceremony was performed at the bride's home by Rev. Mr. REED, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Olean. The wedding march was played by Miss Cherry PERRY and the bridal party were preceded by two little maids of honor. Guests were in attendance from Boston, Mass., New Haven, Conn., and Titusville, Pa. The happy couple are now at Niagara Falls, but will return Friday night and occupy their house, No. 21 Tracy place. * Guiteau-Benham. This (Thursday) evening, at 7 o'clock, a very happy event will take place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus C. BENHAM, in the town of Elba. Their daughter, Miss Maud H., is to be married to Mr. George J. GUITEAU, of Batavia. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. A.D. DRAPER, of Batavia. The bridesmaids who are to attend the happy bride are Miss May CRAFT, of Batavia, Miss Alice WALKER, of Byron, and Miss Minnie PUGH, of Rochester. The groom's best man is Clarence BEAN, of Batavia. A number of guests are expected from Rochester. The happy couple will go East on a short trip. * Traded His Stone Quarry. Ex-mayor WOOLSEY on Monday traded his stone quarry, on the Lewiston road, with John HEINTZ, for a farm on the Buffalo road. The farm is the one just east of Jonathan GREEN's. During the past summer Mr. WOOLSEY has taken 600 cords of stone from this quarry. He does not give possession until spring. * submitted by Linda Schmidt

Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 12-1859 A Batavia Artist It gives us pleasure to re-produce the following notice of Mr. B.F., son of our esteemed townsman, F. FOLLETT, Esq. Beautiful Pictures.--We had the pleasure yesterday of seeing four exquisite oil paintings which are on exhibition at the store of Messrs. DRAKE, 341 River st. They were painted by Mr. B.F. FOLLETT of this city, a home artist of whom Troy may be proud. The pictures are views from nature, and it is in landscapes that Mr. FOLLETT seems to excel. Other and better judges of art than we pretend to be, have pronounced high encomiums upon the talent displayed by the artist in these productions, both in design, drawing, color, and general effect; we can only say that few pictures we have seen indicate more true merit. Mr. FOLLETT, although comparatively a young man, is an artist in every sense of the term, and we are confident that a few years experience and study will place him among the eminent American artists. The productions of his pencil at Messrs. DRAKE are certainly worthy of a visit from lovers of art. -' Troy Daily Whig' submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State February 7-1890 Local Record Mr. F.A. HOWE has the agency for the cheapest fire proof steel safe made in the country. Architect HOMELIUS is making plans of a beautiful house to be erected soon by Dr. GARDNER on his lot on Liberty street. H.J. MOCKFORD has sold his fine residence on Bank street to David McKEOWN, the new proprietor of the Gast Bakery, for $4,500. John ANDERSON, an experienced gardner[sic], has been employed at Blyer's green houses. Mrs. BLYER is too ill to attempt to the business now. Mrs. Leonidas DOTY was in Batavia on Tuesday. She came to see the new Doty Building for the first time and was very much pleased with it. Miss BRIGGS, who is 80 years old, and lives on the old homestead, in Bushville, is dangerously ill. She had a stroke of paralysis a few days ago. Rev. C.A. JOHNSON has just completed his eighth year's pastorate of the First Baptist church in this village. He is as popular as ever. On Saturday last Dennis K. CHADDOCK, who had been suffering from the grip, was taken much worse and it was feared that he had Bright's disease. Arthur ANDRUS, on Walker place, is suffering from a broken and dislocated ankle. He had the misfortune to fall a few days ago while running. Mrs. LAWRENCE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John CLAPSADDLE, of Bethany, has been deliriously ill this week, at her home in the old land office building in this village. To-day (Thursday) Frank McALLISTER rents his hotel on Jackson street, and sells his hotel furniture, to Fred STAKEL, who now keeps a hotel on Swan street. In a few days Mr. McALLISTER starts, with his family, for Florida to regain his health. Miss Olof KRARER, a little Esquimaux lady,, forty inches high, is to lecture on "Greenland: or Life in the Frozen North," at the Free Baptist church on Monday evening, Feb. 17th. She dresses in the heighth[sic] of fashion and her lecture is highly spoken of by the press. Mr. and Mrs. D. McKEOWN, who recently came to our village from Toronto, were made happy on Tuesday last by the arrival of their daughter, Miss Birdie. Miss McKEOWN, who has excellent musical talent, has been for some time enjoying the benefits of culture in the Boston Conservatory of Music. *** Deaths. Miss Emma NEWTON died at her home in Byron on Monday of consumption, aged 27 years. Her remains were taken to Akron for interment. * Mr. Harlow HOUGHTON, brother of Dr. C. HOUGHTON, of this village, died at his residence in Perry, N.Y., a day or two since aged about fifty years. * Stansilaus PAESLO, a young lad aged 13 years, died on Tuesday of diphtheretic croup at his home on South Liberty street. The funeral was held on Wednesday. * Alexander. Rev. F.E. KING is on the sick list. Wm. NEWMAN and family of Syracuse are visiting at Fred ZWETSCH's. Peter COMRIE has sold his house to Irving BALDWIN, of West Bethany. School Commissioner BARR visited the Alexander Union school last Friday. Miss Clara ZWETSCH is visiting her sister, Mrs. George WEBB of Alabama. Arthur CADY is in Flint, Mich., where he was called by the serious illness of his wife. A beautiful bouquet of crocuses was picked in Mrs. Willard SPRINGER's yard on Monday last. Charles LINCOLN expects to move next Monday near Buffalo. He is going to work on a stock farm. Miss Laura BUNNELL has returned to her home Buffalo where she has been visiting for about six weeks. Mrs. Mamie FARGO and her little son and daughter are very sick with scarlet fever. Dr. DAVID attends. We are very glad to see Mr. and Mrs. H.G. GARDNER, of Athens, Tenn., back again in Alexander. We sincerely hope their stay will be permanent and that Mrs. G. will fully regain her health. The C.L.S.C. have made provisions for a lecture by Dr. George PECK of Dansville. The lecture will be given next week. The subject "Adventures among the Arabs." The circle will meet Monday evening at the residence of V.R. HAWKINS. *** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

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Le Roy Gazette Batavia, Genesee County, New York State August 24-1842 The American Life and Fire Insurance Company has failed. * Rochester Market The average price of Wheat during the week ending to day, (Saturday) has been about 85 cents. Several boat loads have been sold on previous contracts, for seven shillings. The market to-day was somewhat brisker than usual. Flour remains at $4 25 a $4 38 wholesale. A very little is doing in Wool at former prices--18 a 32 cents, according to quality. hay is $5 a $6 per ton. All the vegetables of the season are abundant and cheap. ** Married. At Old Castle, Geneva, on the morning of the 18th inst., by Rev. P.C. HAY, D.D., Mr. Harrison DANIELS of Albion, N.Y., and Miss Experience E. CRITTENDEN, late of Le Roy Female Seminary--resident of the former place. ** Died. In Le Roy on Sunday the 21st, of Inflammation, widow Charlotte JAMES aged 73 years. In Le Roy on Sunday evening Francis MARION, son of A.P. HASCALL, Esq., aged one year 2 months and 20 days. ** Dissolution. The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of JAMES & ANNIN is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be settled and conducted hereafter by U.T. JAMES. Le Roy, July 9, 1842 U.T. JAMES Geo. W. ANNIN. ** Stolen. The gentleman who too, without leave, a large Umbrella, from my shop recently, will save himself from cost and from exposure through the public newspaper, by returning the same with ample apology for the theft. J.P. VINCENT Le Roy, Aug. 8, 1842 ** Ladies' Muffs and Boas. Just received at Stanley's Hat Store, a large and splendid assortment of Muffs and Boas, which will be sold very low for Cash or good credit. The finest lot of Buffalo Robes ever offered in this town (Upper Missouries not excepted) may now be found at Stanley's hat Store--they will be sold unusually low for Cash or good paper. Otter and Fur Seal Caps, 25 percent lower than ever offered in Western New York, just received and for sale at Stanley's. Astrican Lamb Collars, and all kinds of Furs for trimmings, just received at Stanley's. ** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State January 5-1827 At a meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Ulysses, in the county of Tompkins, convened at the School House in Jacksonville, on Saturday the 30th day of December, 1826. Elijah ATWATER, Esq. was called to the Chair, and Benjamin HOPKINS, appointed Secretary. After the meeting was properly organized, certain papers were introduced and read, which appeared to be the proceedings of a certain meeting held at Batavia, on the 25th of September 1826, relative to the carrying away, murdering, concealing, or transporting out of the United States, a man by the name of William MORGAN, a reputed freemason, who, it appears, is charged by the freemasons for publishing, or attempting to publish, a certain book, said to contain the essential secrets of the freemasons--at which meeting a committee of five was appointed to draft resolutions, and reported the following which were unanimously adopted. Resolved, That we consider the late extraordinary and unparalleled outrages at Batavia, on the persons of Capt. MORGAN and Col. MILLER, to be of an alarming nature; and as calling loudly upon the citizens of this state, for an expression of disapprobation against such bold and daring transgressions of the laws. Resolved, That the silence of most of our public journals, with respect to MORGAN's case, furnishes just grounds of suspicion of the dangerous tendency of secret societies, inasmuch as it induces Editors of Newspapers who are members of such societies, to decline noticing transactions, however flagacious in their character, if the perpetrators happen to belong to the fraternity. Resolved, That we consider all secret institutions worthless and mischievous, as they confessedly add nothing to dignity, morality, virtue or happiness of man; and as they furnish the unprincipled and designing an opportunity of plotting their dark deeds of mischief, unseen by any but the eye of Heaven, until they burst upon the heads of the unsuspecting victim. Resolved, That we will withdraw our patronage from any Newspaper, the conductor of which neglects or refuses to give publicity in his columns to the outrages on Capt. MORGAN, or to the passing events which may occur in the course of the investigation of the case. Resolved, That we will withhold our support from any member of the masonic fraternity, for any office of State, County, or Town, who has, or shall in any form or shape, directly or indirectly, countenance or approbate the Batavia outrages. Elijah ATWATER, Ch'n. Benjamin HOPKINS, Sec'y. ** List of Letters Remaining in the Post-office at Batavia, Jan. 1, 1827. Ebenezer ARMSTRONG John or Ebenezer ARMSTRONG Andrew ARMSTRONG William ARMSTRONG Samuel D. ANTHONY William H. ABEL David ANDERSON Rev. John ADAMS Charles BESWICK Isaac L. BOOTHE John BARNARD Lorenzo BROWN James BROWN Frederick BALCH James B. BARBEE John BRUMLEY Jr. John BROWN ALEXANDER Joseph BRADLEY Levi BRISTOL Nancy BINGHAM Sarah BARKER Joseph BAKER Timothy BACKUS Nathaniel BAYN Daniel CARLISBE Nathan COBB James COCHRAN Gordon CASWELL John CARPENTER Philander COSSET Samuel CHURCH Jonathan CHAMBERLAIN Electa COTTAR Saphronia CHADWICK Sydney CRANDAL Mary Ann COWLES Mr. MARTIN Darius CONE Beach DeFOREST Griswold DRIGGS John DELAND John G. DORMAN Leander DAVIS Luther DARROW William T. DAVENPORT Ephraim and Samuel ELDRIGE Amanda EWINS E. EGGLESTON Seymour ENSIGN William FULLER Calvin FINNEL Joseph FURSMAN Josephn FO_SHA Charles GILKEY John GOSS - 2 Stephen GORHAM Stephen GIBSON Jr. Minrad GRINER Marietta GARDNER David GARTER Hiram GODFREY Ruth HAYSE Jaems HERRINGTON Fanny HURLBURT Robert HUGGINS Sam'l. HARRIS Simeon HOSMER R.A. HICKOX William HOLMES Rev. Jonathan H_STIS James HAMIILTON Olive HARPER Sally HARPER David Hyde Bethany Simon HYDE Ezekiel HACKLEY - 2 I.B. JONES Sally JEWEL Samuel R. KENNEDY -2 Luke B. KEITH Isaac B. KIMBALL R.&S. KEELER Timothy KNAPP Mr. Luke _ James LAWRENCE Mrs. Richard LARD Samuel LAKE Henry LATHROP Reuben LORD Orra MENTAGUE James Mc.DAVIDS Wheeler MILLER Selah MILLS Urania MILLS Peter MAINS James C. MAINS Wesley MA_STON Giles MAUDLERVILLE Ichabod MANCHESTER Samuel MOFFATT Ira NEEDHAM Mary OSBORN Joseph OLDS Eliphalet PECK Alexander John B. PIKE Samuel PUTMAN John POST Jr. Joshua PARISH Josiah PATTERSON Elias PRATT Miss Margaret F. PALMER Malina PARDEE - 2 Enoch RITTER Calvin RICH Roderick RANNY - 3 Peter ROBINSON David RILEY Daniel M. REPSHIRE Charles RUSSELL Peter SPRINGER Alfred F. STREETER J.B. SKINNER Gideon SMITH Israel SMITH Polly SHOWERMAN Sally SIKES Sylvanus SILSBURY Elisha SATTERLEE Philo STOCKINGS Mary SILL Hiram SICKLES - 2 Joseph TOWRUS Lucina TRUMBULL Ann THOMAS Hiram TINNEY John UNDERHILL Peter Van ALSTINE William Van TANSSEL Gerret Van SICKLE David C. VAUGHAN Oswell WILLIAMS Samuel WILLETT Jacob WILLIAMS Mary WILLIAMS Samuel WHITE Josiah W. WILLIS Clement __ Nathan WALDO Oliver WAKEMAN Harriet E. WIGHTMAN Robert WATSON Trumball CARY,. P.M. ** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 12-1886 A Le Roy Lady Suicides Our residents were startled yesterday afternoon about 1 o'clock by the rumor that Mrs. SMITH, wife of the Rev. R.T. SMITH, who lives about half a mile west of the village, had committed suicide during the morning while her husband was absent at church. Mr. SMITH, who is a retired Baptist minister, in his 86th year, went to the village to attend services as usual, without noticing anything peculiar in his wife's condition, whom he left behind with her sister, Mrs. LIBBY. Sometime after his departure she told her sister that she was going to take a bath, as was her custom. Nothing strange was thought of this, but her long absence caused Mrs. LIBBY to look for her, when she was horrified to find that the old lady had deliberately gone to the cistern, plunged in, and had destroyed her own life by drowning. The news spread rapidly, and as Mr. SMITH arrived home he found friends who were removing the lifeless body of his wife from the cistern. He was completely overcome. The deceased was an estimable lady, some 60 years old, and is a sister of the Hon. L.N. BANGS, of this village. Her health has been impaired for some time, and it is supposed she had become partially deranged. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. SMITH in his affliction. Mr.and Mrs. SMITH had been residents of Le Roy about twenty-five years. Mr. SMITH has not been a regular pastor of the Baptist church here in that time, but he had occasionally occupied the pulpit. He used to be a "supply," and has conducted services at several of the churches in this and adjoining counties. He is the father of Howard SMITH, now of Buffalo, and of another son, who is reading law with Judge BANGS. Two daughters live in the west. * The Suicide of Charles Allen Charles ALLEN, who committed suicide at West Batavia on Friday, took his own life because he had nothing on earth to live for. He was seventy-three years of age and was absolutely alone in the world. His wife died a year or two ago and within a few years two daughters died. He lived in an old house on the Plank road on the farm of Leman MERRILL, for whom he had worked for many years. His father used to be in Mr. MERRILL's employ. The unfortunate old man was addicted to drink and had in a measure lost the esteem of his neighbors, who had little to do with him. He had been assisted by Poormaster CROSS for some time, and had lived alone, all winter. On Thursday, Willie BOOTH, a boy who lives in the neighborhood, bought a knife of Mr. ALLEN and had promised to pay for it in a day or two. On Saturday morning he visited the old man's house and finding it locked went away, returning again in the afternoon about 2 o'clock, when, the house still being locked, he inspected the premises and saw the body of Mr. ALLEN suspended from a rope in the woodshed at the back of the house. He gave the alarm and neighbors arrived, who found that death had evidently taken place some time since. Smoke was seen coming from the chimney Friday morning and the woodshed door was open, but later the door was closed. The fire was out and his bed had not been disturbed when the neighbors entered the house, so it is supposed that he suicided some time after noon on Friday. The suicide was quite methodical in his preparations for death. He took a board and placed one end of it on a window sill and the other on a barrel, and tied the rope, which was about the size of a bed cord, to timbers in the roof.. Then, evidently, standing on the board he adjusted the rope around his neck and kicked the support from under him. His funeral took place yesterday, his body being buried beside his wife's at East Pembroke. Coroner PARMELEE of Batavia visited ALLEN's home and, after learning the facts in the case, decided that an inquest was not necessary. ** Died Away from Relatives C.H. BUSCHE, who lived at Chas. BLUMERICK's on Ellicott street, died Saturday evening from the effects of a hemorrhage, aged 44 years. BUSCHE came to Batavia from Elma, Erie county, and it is supposed he has relatives in Buffalo or that immediate vicinity. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock from Mr. BLUMERICK's. ** Death at the County House Mrs. Hannah CHURCH, who was taken from Bergen to the County House at Bethany less than a year ago, died at that institution yesterday morning of old age. She was about eighty-six years old. ** Wall paper and window shades at LEAVENWORTH Bros. ** Special Bargains in new Spring goods at the Cream store. M.H. BIERCE & Son. ** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 12-1882 The Rev. E. CROWELL, pastor of the Baptist church at West Bethany, denies the statement in last week's "Batavian," that he has resigned. John GLADE, contractor, is to build a new house for Michael MATTICE on South Main street, and another for Jerome BENTON on Pearl street. Walter H. CHASE, who formerly lived in this county, was sentenced to three years in the State Prison on his new trial in New York last week for bigamy. Mrs. Catherine B. EALS died this afternoon at the home of her brother, Wm. METZGAR, on South Liberty street. She was thirty-nine years old yesterday. The remains of the late Mrs. Edwin BURT arrived in Batavia yesterday afternoon and were conveyed at once to Elmwood Cemetery, followed by a large number of sorrowful friends. The burial services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. EVEREST, assisted by the Rev. H.B. WHITNEY. The Lockport Journal reads the citizens of that place a severe lesson for not showing more enterprise in encouraging the harvester works to be located there. It compliments Batavia's committee and commends the interest that has been awakened here. Batavia is envied by many towns just now. For Sale. A house and barn and nearly an acre of land on west Main street. For particulars enquire of John H. WARD or of Mrs. Anne GRIFFIS on the premises. * Three acres of land, house and barn. Price $1000. No. 6 Walker block. * Mortuary Matters. Mrs. Catharine C. BLODGETT of Caryville, died in that village yesterday, aged 48 years. The funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at the Presbyterian church, at 2 o'clock. Yesterday, John GUDRIDGE of Bethany died at the age of 53. Mrs. ZIMMERMAN, who has long been ill at her home on the Creek road, died this morning. ** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 10-1886 Personal Paragraphs. Mr. George BURT moved into his new house on Tracy street last Thursday. Glad to have Mr. BURT so close to us. Miss TOMPKINS and Miss HOLTER go to New York next week to attend large retail millinery openings, and buy goods. Dr. E. C. RICHARDSON, formerly associated with Dr. LUSK of Warsaw, has located at East Pembroke. The doctor is a brother of Dr. W.E. RICHORDSON[sic], the dentist, of this village. Mr. W.D. SANFORD went to Mason City, Ill., Saturday night to join Mrs. SANFORD. As soon as the health of the latter's mother will permit they will all return together. John J. HARTLEY has accepted a position in N.W. STILES' drug store. Mr. HARTLEY has very pleasing manners and the ladies take especial delight in having him wait upon them. ** Bergen Briefs. Hudson PARISH and wife are cozily settled in their new home. Mr. Wm. PALMER has concluded to stay in town and has rented the TULLY house. Miss Mary RUMSEY of Rochester, has been in Bergen this week for a short visit. Jerome FEEZLEAR has taken possession of his new house that he bought of Wm. PALMER. The "Busy Bees" will meet this week Saturday at three o'clock, at the house of Mrs. F. BAKER. Will BOWER has just been investing in a flock of poultry of the Wyandotte variety. They are beauties. Mrs. A.D. DRAPER left town Tuesday morning for a short visit at her father's in Phelps, Ontario county. Rag sewing bees are becoming the rage among ladies in town who are making carpets. Two or three have been held, with more in prospect. Mr. and Mrs. E.F. HUBBARD, who h ave been spending the winter in DeLand, Florida, write that they will come back the last of May. The funeral of Washington WARD of Le Roy was attended on Monday of this week by a number of his Bergen friends and relatives. We learn with regret that Mr. Zalmon GREEN is not improving in health. His age is against much progress toward recovery. The familiar sounds of the mill north of the railroad are not heard at present, as it is closed for a few weeks. Charles GREEN has taken the place of George SACKETT as engineer. ** Corfu Chronicles. The work of repairing the drains in the corporation has begun. Helen WEBB is visiting her friends, the Misses PECK of Rochester, for a few days. George HIGH, who has worked the Jerome ALLEN farm for the year past, is going into the produce business in Buffalo. Mr. ALLEN, the miller of East Pembroke, who has entered the employ of DWIER & THAYER, has removed to town and is to occupy the Thayer house on South Allegany street. Moving still continues. Mr. VanDeBogart and family have removed to their new residence recently purchased of P. VAUGHN, and James HILL has removed to the house vacated by them, and which he recently purchased. Ward BUTLER is to remove to one of the CURTISS houses on Railroad Avenue, so we are informed. Mike KINGSTON is to remain where he now is, as Samuel HOBER has concluded not to purchase that place. ** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Buffalo Courier Buffalo, Erie Co., NY November 23-1919 Weddings of Western New York Bleak November seems to be considered a propitious month for weddings in western New York towns, and a large number have been solemnized the past week. Warsaw. The marriage of Miss Dorothy BAILEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George BAILEY of Warsaw, to Clayton MASCHO, was solemnized Monday evening at the home of the bride, the Rev. O.C. BAKER of the Methodist church officiating. Only immediate friends and relatives were present. Among these attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence WALLACE of Perry. Mr.and Mrs. MASCHO will be at home after a short trip to Olean at the home of the bride's parents. * A quiet wedding took place Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David WALKER in Murray street when their daughter, Helen K., was married to Ernest W. JERNZEN of Hornell. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. O.C. BAKER. The bride, who was unattended, wore a gown of navy crepe meteor and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served, covers being laid for twelve at the bride's table, which was centered with yellow chrysanthemums. After a trip to Detroit, Rodney, Mich., and Windsor, Ont., Mr. and Mrs. JERNZEN will be at home after December 1 at No. 245 Main street, Hornell. *** Batavia. Miss Catherine A. DUEGAW, daughter of Joseph DUEGAW of Antwerp, Jefferson county, and Louis F. STOLL, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis STOLL of No. 130 South Main street, were married Tuesday morning at St. Mary's church, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. C.D. DALY. Irving G. RUSSELL and Miss Mary F. SASS of Batavia were the attendants. The bride wore a brown broadcloth suit with hat to match and carried a bouquet of bride roses, and Miss SASS wore a broadcloth coat and hat, and carried pink roses. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the groom's parents; after the ceremony, left on a trip to Albany and New York. After Dec. 1 they will be at home at No.. 130 South main street. * Howard F. ROBERTS and Mrs. Fredericka M. RICE of Batavia were married Monday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. HANLON of No. 9 Summit street, the Rev. Stanley U. MOCK, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. The ceremony was attended only by members of the immediate family. After a wedding trip, Mr.and Mrs. ROBERTS will be at home at No. 423 East Main street, Batavia. *** Leroy. The marriage of Miss Sarah KELSALL to Clayton STONE of Livonia took place at the home of the bride's niece, Mrs. John FITZPATRICK at No. 90 Copeland street, Rochester, on Tuesday, only the immediate relatives being present. Miss KELSALL is well known in Le Roy, having made her home with Mrs. Charles F. PRENTICE of Church street up to the time of her marriage. * Le Roy friends have received cards from Mr. and Mrs. J. Ernest SPRAGUE of Detroit, formerly of Le Roy, announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Viahnett Louisa SPRAGUE, to Ernest J. MARTIN, C.Y.U.S.N., which took place Monday, November 10, in Detroit. Until Mr. MARTIN completes his enlistment in the navy, Mrs. MARTIN will continue to live with her parents at No. 1260 Woodward avenue, Detroit. *** submitted by Linda Schmidt

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State November 5-1890 Reward. A liberal reward will be paid for the return of the case of sample glove and mittens taken from the Erie Railroad station in Batavia last Tuesday evening. Address C.S. KIBBE, Batavia, or leave information at The News office. * For Sale. One hundred bushels flat turnips at 20 cts per bushel, and two hundred bushels carrots. Also three South-down ram lambs. H.A. CLEVELAND, 109 North Street, Batavia. 200 tons of No. 1 Timothy hay for sale by Hiram CHADDOCK, Batavia. A new milch cow and calf; also, cabbage and turnips in any quantity desire. Cabbages $4 per hundred. Stephen CREHAN 30 Building lots on Pringle and Central avenues. Are high and dry and near the center of town. Will be sold cheap and on long time at 4 per cent interest. CARPENTER & HOUGH My property No. 418 East Main St.,, including 11 lots in the rear with or without the house. Will be sold in whole or in lots to suit purchasers. S. MASSE * Wanted. Immediately, first class sewing girls. None others need apply. Mrs. W.H. McCANN, Masse Block To work on the sewer, from Institution for the Blind, 50 laborers. Good wages paid. Apply on work. GREEN & McGREGOR, Contractors. To sell, new hand made top carriage and second hand carriages. W.S. WILSON, carriage painter, Trumbull shop, rear of Trumbull block. * New Advertisements. Save the boys and girls from scrofula and other forms of impure block by giving them Hood's Sarsaparilla. Don't waste time looking around, but go directly to L.J. TOMPKINS' to select your millinery. There you can always find a profusion of fine stylish goods at the lowest possible prices. Fur capes selling at very low prices at E.N. STONE's, 94 Main street. Drop in And get a sample of our 50c Japan or any other kind of tea you want. Samples given cheerfully. Our 50c Jap is a winner. H.P. & J.E. GAST Select writing class at the Business University. First lesson Thursday evening, November 6th. Sixteen lessons, $2. Hats, fancy feathers, ostrich tips at low prices. Buyers will do well to look them over at M. WARE's, over AUSTIN & PRESCOTT's jewelry store. * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

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The Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State February 19-1875 cont'd. The Mr. CHASE vs. Mrs. CHASE trial, which continued here on Tuesday, the 2d inst., terminated, so far as the taking of testimony and the "pleadings" were concerned, on Saturday, the 13th inst. The parties are husband and wife. The husband is now, or he claims to be, managing editor of the Chicago Daily 'Courier,' a journal of which we had not before heard, and the wife was Miss Adel STRONG, of West Bethany. The parties have lived West most of the time since marriage, and have had born to them two children, the elder of whom, a girl of some five or six years, is the "bone" of the present contention. Mr. CHASE having inaugurated these legal proceedings for the purpose of getting possession of her. Mrs. CHASE resists the application, and avers the husband to be an improper person to have the control and guardianship of the child--averring, and bringing considerable testimony to substantiate the averment, that Mr. CHASE was unreliable, passionate, extravagant, and licentious. Mr. CHASE sought by his own, and other, testimony, to refute these charges, and prove them to have been instigated by jealousy and revenge. We did not hear the testimony, and therefore refrain from passing judgment-especially as our judgment would not affect the case. The sympathies of the old neighbors of the lady were with her almost entirely-a pretty strong endorsement of her character. The decision in the case has not yet been rendered, but is to be rendered to-day, (Friday). Mrs. CHASE has commenced proceedings for divorce, and Mr. C. has given bail, for appearance, &c., as required in such cases. * Alexander.-There is nothing in this vicinity worthy of notice, except Jack Frost and his doing. According to the remembrance of the oldest inhabitants, this winter is an exception to any that has preceded it, for a long term of years, on account of its severity and its long continuance. The ground is frozen here to the depth of four feet, and the ice is 2 1/2 feet thick. The frost has entered and frozen vegetables in a great many cellars, where it never entered before. Wells and cisterns are failing daily, and a great many are obliged to resort to ice for almost all culinary purposes; but with all this there is but little sickness here. * Attica.-Those people who are in the habit of walking on railroad track, should abandon such walks, unless they are thoroughly posted on the time of trains, and even then, a word of caution would not come amiss. Mr. BEMAN of Attica, had a narrow escape from being run over by Turrel's train Tuesday afternoon. He was walking down the track east of the village, and was busy watching a train going west on the Erie, and did not notice Turrell's train, that was coming in his rear. Harvey whistled down brakes and reversed his engine, and Mr. BEMAN realized his situation just in time to step from the track, and avoid being run over. * Elba.-The severe cold weather has of late penetrated into many cellars where it was never known to reach before. Therefore plenty of frozen vegetables are to be had. The mercury on the morning of the 9th inst., stood at 14 degrees below zero, it being the lowest then of any time in two years. Augustus C. BILLINGS, of Mo., son of Dr. J.S. BILLINGS, is in town visiting parents and friends. We learn that our enterprising nursery man, V. BOGUE, has recently bought a lot of land in the village of Albion, where he intends to move part of his business. Geo. W. WILBER has bought a house and lot of Thomas REAY. Consideration $600. * Bergen.-"Cold weather and no water," is the cry. We hope relief will speedily come, in the water line at least. The house of Nelson CHAMBERLIN, of Sweden, caught fire last Thursday night, and was considerably damaged before the fire was suppressed. We were unable to learn the cause of the fire or the damage. Mr. CHAMBERLIN is suffering severely from the effects of his exposure, while fighting the flames. We learn of a terrible accident which occurred in the village of South Byron last Saturday night. Delos BENHAM, a young farmer residing about three-fourths of a mile east of the village, while returning home about 11 o'clock, came upon the railroad track just as a freight train was approaching from the east. The engine struck and killed both of the horses, broke the tongue of the sleigh off, about the center, and left Mr. BENHAM sitting in his sleigh, unhurt. * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

I would like to know where the GAR post was located that was named after Private Wilbert Harrison Fuller of Co. I, 8th NY Heavy Artillery. I believe it was either in Bergen or Leroy. Is the building still there? Does anyone know where the flag of the 8th might be, or any other artifacts? My gg grandfather Marshall N. Cook served in the 8th NYHA, and I am eager to learn all I can about him. Thanks, Nancy Cook ncook@stny.rr.com

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 27-1897 -cont'd.- Burning of a Tugboat Poughkeepsie-The tugboat John A. WOODS was destroyed by fire on the Hudson river last night. The boat was proceeding down the river with a long raft of piles; en route from Troy to Brooklyn, and when opposite Camelot, four miles south of this city, fire was discovered under the boiler. It spread to the woodwork, and as the crew were unable to extinguish it, a signal of distress was sounded. Andrew HELKS, a boatman of Camelot, was awakened by the whistles and went to the rescue in a rowboat. The first taken off were the deckhands whom HELKS put on the raft, which was cut loose from the tug. Captain George WOODS and Engineer HARRISON, despite the danger of flames, refused to leave the tug until they had beached her. The tug was valued at $25,000 and is a total loss. * Picture of the Police Force. S.L. HOUSEKNECHT has on exhibition in Bradley & Co.'s. window a handsomely mounted set of photographs representing the police force of Batavia. The center of the group is W.D. SANFORD, Mayor and ex-office Chief of Police, now serving his fifth term of office. The others are Officers Anthony HORSCH, aged 43 years, seven years on the force; Andrew McCULLEY, aged 43, eleven years on the force; J.O. GIRFFIS, aged 51, seven years on the force, and William W. PLATO, aged 68, fifteen years on the force. * Le Roy People in Print. Mrs. Richard ELMORE and son William are guests of Mr. and Mrs. William ELMORE. Carl GILMORE of the Western Union Telegraph office, Rochester, is visiting his parents in Le Roy. Dayton WARD returned to Washington last evening, after a week's visit in town. Archie McVEAN, one of Le Roy's best known young men, is very ill of quinsy. Miss Sadie DOWDIE has returned to Warsaw. * Runaway Accident in Le Roy Yesterday morning, while Louis GUZZARD, accompanied by Miss Susie GUZZARD, was driving to church the horse became uncontrollable. The horse ran as far as the KEENEY office, where it collided with a carriage owned by John HASKINS, and occupied by Miss CLIFFORD and a gentleman friend, throwing him out. The GUZZARD carriage was also tipped over. The occupants were bruised somewhat, but not seriously. the GUZZARD carriage struck the Cottage hotel sign in front of Prendegast's and toppled it over. The horse continued on the WISS House stables, where it fell, breaking its leg. The horse will be shot. * Insensible in the Road Bergen.-George H. WILCOX was found this morning lying insensible in the road near his house, and it is supposed that he was thrown from a horse. He started off to the pasture, riding a horse and leading two horses, with one horse following, and carrying on his arm a pail containing meal. Dr. TOWNSEND, who was brought to the house, found Mr. WILCOX sitting in a chair in a dazed condition, badly bruised, with a slight concussion of the brain. * Wreck on the Highway Miss Kate TYRRELL of Batavia and Miss Mildred GREEN, a Buffalo 'Express' artist, figured in a bad runaway and smashup on Saturday afternoon shortly before 4 o'clock. Miss TYRRELL and Miss GREEN had driven from the former's home on the old Buffalo road, intending to take the Central's 4:05 train for Buffalo. Just as they reached Dellinger avenue a traction engine ran from the Walnut street bridge on to Main street. Their horse at once became frightened and plunged forward, but had gone but a short distance when the carriage collided with a telephone pole. The occupants were thrown out and the carriage was badly wrecked. The horse tore loose and ran east. Miss TYRRELL and her friend were only slightly injured. * For Over Fifty Years Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhea. * Found Dead in Bed. Francis HORSCH died at his home, No. 144 Harvester avenue, yesterday morning. His death was entirely unexpected. For two or three weeks Mr. HORSCH, who was 78 years of age, had not been in good health, but on Saturday night when he retired was feeling better than usual. He rose yesterday morning at 8 o'clock and complained of sickness. He dressed, but ate no breakfast and soon retired to his room, lying down on the bed without disrobing. His daughter, Lena, who had been to church, returned home about 12:30 o'clock and went to his room to call him, but he was dead. Coroner BARRINGER was notified. He gave the cause of death as heart disease and considered an inquest unnecessary. Mr. HORSCH was born in Germany in 1824 and came to this country in 1852, living in Batavia and vicinity ever since. Beside his wife Elizabeth he leaves three sons, Officer Anthony HORSCH of Batavia, John HORSCH of Buffalo, and Peter HORSCH, who lives in the West, and two daughters, Miss Lena HORSCH, of Batavia, and Mrs. Emma BAISER of Brooklyn. The funeral will be held from St. Joseph's church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 27-1897 Girl of Many Names. David STEGER, a Rochester officer, arrived in town on Saturday morning and spent nearly the entire day searching the town for a young girl going under the name of May HUNTING, alias Mabel BLODGETT and Mabel DeVEAUX. The Monroe county grand jury is considering the case of a man named BLODGETT, who is in the tolls charge with seven burglaries. The girl was a material witness and badly needed, as it was claimed the plunder was found in her room. To avoid testifying she stepped out. STEGER had a subpoena for her. The officer had a direct tip that the girl would be found at Mrs. METCALF's hotel in Batavia and upon arriving here secured further information tending to show she was in town. Accompanied by Under-Sheriff SOUTHWORTH he visited the hotel, but the girl's presence was denied. They searched the house, but without success. Later in the afternoon, accompanied by Officer McCULLEY, STEGER made a second visit and the girl was found. The subpoena was served. * Death at the County Farm Michael Sin GEORGE, who for many years was a resident of Bergen and subsequently lived in Batavia, died on Saturday night at the County house, aged 78 years. He had been an inmate of that institution for several years. He had no relatives. The remains were interred in St. Joseph's cemetery in this village at 4 p.m. today. * Started a Dangerous Blaze Some unknown person perpetrated a dangerous trick about 10 o'clock Saturday night, which might have resulted in a fire. Last winter little Joe METCALF threw a stone against the window of the vacant store of the Opera House block. The stone made a small round hold in the window. Recently posters have been hung in the window and on Saturday night somebody stuck a lighted match through the window and fired the posters. The blaze communicated to the curtain and a hot blaze was in progress when W.F. HAITZ was called and opened the store door, which was locked. The woodwork was scorched. * submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************