Try this for a map from the USGS http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/MapServer?f_name=Genesee+Falls,+Town+of&f_state=NY&f_latlong=423402N0780336W&f_type=civil&server=TIGER its a long one so you have paste it all Main USGS page http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/web_query.gnis_web_query_form Betty > > Hello, > > I'm trying to locate the proper county for Genesee Falls, NY during the > time > > frame of 1807-1815. It doesn't seem to exist any more. The closest I came > > was Genesee Junction; would this be the same town?. > > > > Thanks so much, > > Arlene bettythomas@charter.net My Family - http://BettyT.tripod.com Wicks,Hammond, Heintz,Bradfield,Walbridge Boylston Historical Society http://users.rcn.com/boyhisoc/ GenWeb County Coordinator for: Genesee, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygenese Wyoming, NY http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywyomin Worcester, MA http://www.rootsweb.com/~maworces

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 10-1886 -part 3- Soldiers' Re-Union. The first great battle of the War of the Rebellion occurred July 21, 1861--a quarter of a century ago--but there are many participants yet living. The "Survivors' Association of the 27th Regt. N.Y. Vol. and 1st N.Y. Veteran Cavalry" will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this battle by a two days re-union at Rochester, N.Y., July 21 and 22. Most of the principal railroads give reduced fares to members and their families, and it is expected there will be a large gathering of the Veterans and their friends. All members of either Regt. who have not already received a certificate of transportation enabling them to obtain the reduced fare, are requested to communicate at once with Col. C.A. WELLS, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Tribune Building, N.Y. city. The President of the "Survivors' Association" is Hon. Chas. S. BAKER, the present Member of Congress from the Rochester district, who was a Lieutenant of the 27th Regt. and the Secretary is Capt. Henry L. ACHILLES of the same city.--Rochester is preparing to give the Veterans a warm reception, for it contributed many members to both Regiments, and the 1st N.Y. Veteran Cavalry was mustered out of service there the last of July, 1865. The first day's exercises begin at the New Osburn House Hall, at 10:30 a.m. and conclude with a banquet at 8 p.m. The next day, July 22, they have a grand excursion and dinner at Charlotte, the famous shore restaurant on Lake Ontario. + For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. For sale by N.W. STILES. + Fatal Shooting Accident. A fatal tragedy occurred at Charles BLUMRICK's ale and beer saloon, on Ellicott street, on Tuesday evening last, resulting in the almost instant death of Wm. ENRIGHT, a stone cutter, at the hands of August SHARF, a German in BLUMRICK's employ. It seems that ENRIGHT, SHARF and a dozen or so other men were congregated on and about the front stoop of the saloon enjoying the cool of the evening and having a social visit. A family a few doors below were having a little display of fireworks which was being watched by the crowd. Some one suggested that the Fourth was not over yet and asked BLUMRICK, who was waiting on customers in the bar room, to bring out an old army musket that had done duty the day before by way of a celebration. BLUMRICK put a load of powder into the musket, ramming a wad of paper down upon it tightly. SHARF took the weapon and, going out of the back door, went quietly up the alley-way on the west side of the house and when within a few feet of the party on the stoop pulled the trigger, the gun going off with a loud report. He purposed frightening the men and succeeded well, for all were more or less startled, especially ENRIGHT. The wadding from this discharge struck a corner post on the stoop, made of seven-eighths pine, and penetrated the boards, making a jagged hole nearly two inches in diameter. SHARF returned to the bar room and was joined there by the others, among whom there was no little hilarity at the success of the "joke." ENRIGHT was anxious to have someone else made a victim of so he requested BLUMRICK to "load 'er up again." BLUMRICK poured out a charge of powder, which was put in the gun, and SHARF put in the wad. Before the loading was completed the men had resumed their places on the stoop, ENRIGHT taking a seat on the edge and leaning his shoulder against the post into which the wad from the previous charge went. SHARF again went into the alley and stealthily approached the front of the saloon and fired the second shot. All jumped, as before, some from genuine alarm and some simulating it. It was observed, however, that ENRIGHT jumped up and fell forward on his face to the ground. The boys regarded this as a good piece of acting and laughed loudly in approval, but as he continued to lie there motionless some of the men became alarmed and went to him. Efforts were made to arouse him but no response was made and BLUMRICK, who was in the bar room when the shot was fired, was hastily called out. An examination proved that ENRIGHT was unconscious and his coat was torn in the back. He was carried into the bar room and laid upon the floor and bathed with whiskey. On regaining consciousness he was helped into the dining room and placed in a chair. "Are you hurt, Billy?" asked BLUMRICK. "Yes, hurt badly,": spoke the man feebly. "Don't you think you'll get over it soon?" "No, I don't think I'll ever get over it." To Ernest HOFMEISTER, who enquired as to who was to blame for the shooting ENRIGHT replied, "no one is to blame, it was all done in fun." A doctor had been summoned but his services were not required, the man being nearly dead. He lived less than twenty minutes. SHARF, who was nearly frightened to death on learning the unfortunate result of his foolery, went to his room, and was found there by Officer McCULLEY, who arrested him and brought him before Justice LENT, who committed him to jail for examination. Coroner PARMELEE summoned the following jury: O.C. PARKER, Martin BROWN, David LENT, W.H. BARROWS, J.M. WALKINSHAW, and Henry CROSS, who viewed the body and on the following morning attended an inquest at the Court House. Dr. MORSE, who made the post mortem examination, found that the wadding had lodged in the left lung, breaking two ribs on its way, one of which was badly shattered. A large hole in the flesh under the left shoulder blade showed where the charge went. No other foreign substance was found in the lung. The verdict of the jury was that Wm. ENRIGHT came to his death by the culpable negligence of one August SHARF in firing a gun loaded with powder and paper wad negligently into the body of said Wm. ENRIGHT so as to produce immediate death. SHARF, for whom a warrant was issued for assault in the second degree, will be examined on Wednesday next. William ENRIGHT was an Irishman and some 48 to 50 years old. He was ma rried and leaves a widow and three daughters the eldest of whom is 17 years old. He was a stone cutter, and for many years worked for J. HAMILTON, who was finally obliged to let him go on account of his dissipated habits. SHARF is a widower not over burdened with intelligence, as is very evident from his performance. He was formerly employed in LUCKEL's tailor shop but was discharged on account of drunkenness. Although both of these men were in the habit of frequently drinking to excess we do not learn that either was under the influence of liquor to any very great extent at the time of the shooting. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Hi Arlene & All, Genesee Falls is a TOWN in the southeastern most corner of Wyoming County, south of Castile and east of Pike. Not all Towns get listed on maps, as they are fairly large areas with cities or villages within them. Unfortunately, a LOT of maps show the cities or villages, but NOT the Town which they are in. In a message dated 9/24/2002 4:32:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, AGregoire@gibsondunn.com writes: > Hello, > I'm trying to locate the proper county for Genesee Falls, NY during the time > frame of 1807-1815. It doesn't seem to exist any more. The closest I came > was Genesee Junction; would this be the same town?. > > Thanks so much, > Arlene

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Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 10-1880 -part 2- The Oakfield Temperance Assembly. The Oakfield Temperance Assembly will open August 4th and continue four days. The program will be of more than ordinary interest and will include addresses by several notable people. U.S. Senator COLQUITT has agreed to positively be present on the 7th and address the assembly, and Col. BAIN will speak on the day following. Col. BAIN was to have spoken there two years ago, but was unable to, to the disappointment of many, on account of being suddenly taken ill. Mrs. MOORE, a lady of no little prominence in the temperance work in Ohio, Mrs. BAXTER of Michigan, Joseph HESS, the reformed prize fighter of Rochester, and many others will be present. + Fire Near Stafford. On Thursday of this week the farm barn of Mr. John SCOINS, on the Stafford road, took fire and was destroyed, together with eight loads of hay, a quantity of wheat, corn and oats, a lumber wagon and other farm implements. A little boy was playing around the barn with matches and it caught fire in that way. There was an insurance of but $300, which will not more than pay for the building. + A Former Batavia Lady's Voice. Miss Lillie O. MEADE, formerly a resident of Batavia and a sister of Mrs. Geo. W. MEADE, the well-known fruit merchant of San Francisco Co., made a very favorable impression upon the audience at a concert at Santa Cruz, Cal., on the 24th ult., in which she took a prominent part. A friend writes that she sung 'The Flower Girl,' being very prettily attired in costume, and carrying upon her arm a basket of beautiful flowers which were presented by admirers. Her rendition of the song showed a careful training of a beautiful voice and at the close she was greeted with generous applause. For an en core she sang Schubert's 'La Seranade,' rendering it in a manner even more pleasing than her former song. + A weak back, with a weary, aching flameness over the hips, is a sign of diseased kidneys. Use the best kidney curative known, which is Burdock Blood Bitters. + Personal Paragraphs. Mr. and Mrs. C.V. HOOPER, of Albany, are spending a few days with his parents on Jackson street. Messrs. E.N. STONE, Albert J. VOLZ and Dr. PARMELEE start for a trip to Kansas to-day, Friday, and expect to be gone three or four weeks. Orlo SNOW, of the Washburn House, went to Le Roy last Sunday and spent the day with his mother. On that day she attained the ripe old age of ninety years. Mr.and Mrs. WILLAN, of Darlington, England, who have been the guests of Mr. H. TODD for the past few weeks, are now en route to California. They will make numerous stops on the way, losing no opportunity to see all they can of this, the greatest country on the globe. + Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure is sold by us on a guarantee. It cures Consumption. For sale by N.W. STILES. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

I hope someone out here can help me. I am attempting to locate a microfilm or whatever of the Genesee Gazette. While reviewing an index of articles located at the Genesee County Historian's office, I came across three articles which I am very anxious to locate: 20 Aug 1835, p3, col4 15 Sep 1836, p3, col2 22 Sep 1836, p3, col5 The last two in particular which refer to our ancestor Amos Spring. However, the Historian's office nor the Richmond Library have this newspaper available. Is there ANYONE please who can assist in locating these issues? Leilani Spring -- Alternate address: swleilani@yahoo.com MY ADDICTION IS GENEALOGY, AND I RAISE DUST BUNNIES FOR PETS! Join the Genesee Area Genealogists (NY). See http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygags/index.htm for information

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 10-1880 What We See and Hear. The Bethany Presbyterian church is being cleaned and repaired and there will be no service there next Sunday. Isn't it pretty that tray full of flowers always kept on Patterson Brothers' soda fountain; and the soda, how delicious. Try it. Lew LORISH is deprived of the use of both of his hands, which are swollen up and very painful on account, as he thinks, of a bite from a spider. A meeting of Alert Hose company will be held next Thursday to elect two directors to fill the vacancies occasioned by the removal of Messrs. John RIEKER and Frank PAGE. The last will and testament of the late Marshfield BURT was entered for probate in the Surrogate's court on Monday last. Myron A. BURT was named as executor. Abram REESE of Pavilion, one of the county supervisors of the poor, went to Warsaw last Monday after an insane woman who, in some manner escaped from the poor house. Dr. E. H. BURNHAM, the optician, whose advertisement appears in this paper, is now stopping at the Washburn House. The Doctor is reported to be an oculist of very excellent ability. An ice cream and strawberry festival was held in the Opera House last Monday afternoon and evening and a goodly sum was realized by the Baptist church choir, for whose benefit it was held. Some unknown party or parties recently broke open the money drawer at the R.& P. depot in Le Roy, during the absence of the employes, and stole there from some $50 in cash. The robbery was committed at noon. Not the least melodious voice on the driving park at Rochester during the sham battle last Monday was that of Steve DUSTIN, as he pleaded with the crowd to purchase soda water. He was there, apparatus and all. A Le Roy boy, son of Chris WEINMANN, had his face and eyes blown full of powder last Monday while fooling with a small cannon. Following the example of some older people he looked down the muzzle to see why the gun did not go off. Quite extensive repairs are to be made on the interior of St. John's M.E. church, which have already been started. The walls of the audience room will be re-arranged in amphitheatre style. Something like a thousand dollars will be expended. The 'Batavian' says "Capt. O.C. PARKER traded his farm on the Elba town line road, known as the BRUMSTED farm on Friday last, for a house and lot on Bank street, Batavia, and a coal office, sheds, and scales in Oakfield. The trade was made with S.A. McCULLOCH, Oakfield. A meeting of Irishmen was held in St. Joseph's Catholic school on Sunday last and true patriotism and love of the mother country prompted those present to subscribe some $11 to the cause of home rule in Ireland. Capt. T. LYNCH, T. CARY, Daniel SWEENEY, W.C. CASEY, and S.P. CREHEN were appointed a committee to solicit further subscriptions. Messrs. D.L. DODGSON, I.C. LOGAN, Jno. W. SMITH, C.H. CALDWELL, P.H. BECKER, and others of Batavia Lodge No. 220, K. of P., will attend the meeting of the supreme lodge of that order in Toronto. A motion before Judge CORLETT, at Buffalo, recently made for a new trial in the case of E.B. PALMER, administrator of the estate of Alex. FOSTER, vs. the N.Y.C. & H.R.R.R. has been denied. Mr. FOSTER, it will be remembered, was killed at the Alexander road crossing some time ago and suit was brought to recover for his death, resulting in a verdict of over $1,800. An alarm of fire rang by Officer DeSHON at about half-past twelve Saturday night took the Department to the upper end of Bank street--a good run for the boys--where a small frame building was burning. It was on the premises of Frank CROSS and was used by him as a paint shop and in it was stored a quantity of paints, oils, etc. It was so small that it was nearly consumed before water was thrown. There was an insurance of $300--of which $200 was on the contents. At the funeral of Wm. ENRIGHT, held on Thursday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. Father BROUGHAM denounced the liquor traffic in unqualified terms, referring to the business as one of murder and all manner of wickedness and denominating liquor dealers and saloon keepers as murderers. He advised heads of families and young men not to frequent such places and intimated that if members of his church persisted in spending their time and money there he would surely ex-communicate some of them. He was very outspoken in his disapproval of the liquor trade. A little son gladdens the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. SHEFFIELD. The annual inspection of all good looking firemen takes place next Thursday. An account of the drowning of Charles ISAAC, of Oakfield, will be found in our correspondence from that village. Miss DRAPER's Kindergarten School closed on Friday last with appropriate exercises by the little ones. Farmers could not wish for better corn and hay weather than has been enjoyed for the past two weeks. Another physician, Dr. C.J. TUCKER, from Fillmore, N.Y., is to locate in Batavia. We now have fourteen doctors and--only three undertakers. Amie, the fifteen year old daughter of John KELLY, Bank street, suffered a slight sun stroke last Monday. Dr. WHITCOMB attended her. Mr. Marshfield BURT, for many years a respected resident of this town, died at his home on South Main street, on Saturday morning last, aged about 81 years. D.W. TOMLINSON, chairman of the N.Y.S.I.B. executive committee has advertised for proposals to lay 4,500 feet water mains, to be laid from the end of the State street main to the Institution. Ralph A. GRISWOLD has relinquished his position in W.C. SIMPSON's dry goods store, which he has held for a number of years, and will associate himself with the Batavia Wheel Company. Chris DEFFNER got on one of his periodical drunks last Saturday and, as usual, became very quarrelsome and abusive, whipping his wife and children. He was jailed over Sunday and on Monday Justice CROSBY fined him $10. Willie McCONNELL, only son of Joseph McCONNELL of Chili, who resides near the crossing of the West Shore railway, was raking hay when a train came along and so frightened the horse that it ran away and the boy was thrown from his seat and becoming entangled in the machinery of the rake, was dragged, as it would seem, head downwards across the lot. What added to the danger and was probably mainly instrumental in making the accident fatal was the wheel that came off and let the body of the rake bear upon him with crushing force. Mrs. Nancy B. OTIS, widow of the late Levi OTIS, died at her home, on Main street, on Monday morning last at the age of 82 years, her death resulting from a general decline and terminating a long period of helplessness. Mrs. OTIS has been a resident of this village for the past half-century and enjoyed the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends, both old and young, by whom her death will be regretted. She was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church and delighted to frequent the place of worship. Four children survive her: James OTIS and Mrs. HAYWOOD of Batavia, Mrs. BEARDSLEY, of Chicago, and Wm. OTIS of Cleveland. + + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Good Day All, I do the website for The Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS). On http://www.tier.net/aphnys/cohistorians.html you will find a list and address for all the county historians in the state. This is the most up to date list you will find, because they notify me as soon as there is a change. I also decided it would be benificial to genealogists and history buffs if I linked the county with the municipal (town/village etc)historians within each county. So eventually there will be a complete list for every historian in the State of New York. Some of the counties have links already so you can check them out. There, now isn't that easier then hunting for us? ;-) The web site also lets you know as historians what we are doing to preserve our state's history, and any current issues, in case your interested. The home page link is http://www.tier.net/aphnys/ I am proud to say that New York is the only State that requires by law that every municipality have a historian, which is 1600+ of us. -- Cindy Amrhein Town of Alabama Historian in Genesee Co., NY Experience the Town of Alabama in Genesee County, NY. http://www2.pcom.net/cinjod/historian/ APHNYS (Association of Public Historians of New York State) http://www.tier.net/aphnys __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 1822 - part 32 - Sufferings in Ireland. From the 'Dublin Evening Post', of May 2d. Famine in Clare. Government, we understand, have sent down queries to the country regarding the state of distress, the number of destitute, the sums subscribed by the gentry, the sums sought for by loans from the treasury, as well as with regard to the security, and the probable time of re-payment. This intelligence we communicate with great satisfaction. We would earnestly call the attention of our fellow-citizens to the following heart-rending details. They have been furnished by the clergy and gentry of the respective baronies and parishes. Barony of Inchiquin. - Three thousand six hundred and nine individuals totally destitute of provisions, and without the means of purchasing. This number will be increased to 5,000 in another month, with not the remotest prospect of repaying anything given by way of loan. Barony of Bunratty parish of Phenagh. - Five hundred and fifty-five persons requiring immediate assistance. Several families living on one scanty meal in the day for the last month; many of their families in a state of starvation; seven members of one family confined by typhus fever, without any means of support. Parishes of Bunratty and Dromline.- Six hundred and sixty-seven inhabitants destitute of subsistence, or the means of procuring food, of whom one half will e able to repay in harvest. Parishes of Kilfentinan and Killeely. - One thousand two hundred and forty-seven in absolute want of food at present, one half of whom would be able to repay a loan. Parish of Finloy. - Contains eight hundred and seventeen persons, six hundred and ninety of whom are in absolute want of food, and if not supplied, either gratuitously or by labor, they must starve. Parish of Kinlasula. - Six hundred have applied for immediate assistance, two thirds of whom are paupers, the remaining third able to purchase at reduced prices, and repay in harvest. Barony of Clonderalaw. - Thirteen thousand in actual want of food and seed potatoes. Parishes of Kilmoley Kilenury, & Clonlahon. - Fifteen hundred requiring assistance; a third in absolute want of food at present; one third of the whole able to repay something. Union of Quin. - Three thousand six hundred individuals at present in want of food, one third only able to repay in harvest. Half Barony of Tully. - Seven thousand five hundred and fifty-two in absolute want of provisions, and have no means of purchasing, of whom three thousand two hundred & thirteen would be able to repay something. Barony of Ibrickane. - Five thousand without any means whatever of purchasing food. This number will be considerably increased. Baronies of Corcumroe and Burren. - Three thousand; this number must increase as the season advances. Clareabbey. - Eleven hundred and seventy-nine inhabitants have applied to the committee for assistance, many of whom are reduced to one meal a day for a considerable time. - On the church door of this Parish the following notice was found the Sunday previous to Easter.--We give it verbatim, and without any alteration from its simplicity, a most powerful and pathetic appeal to humanity: "Good Charitable Quality." "The poor Inhabitants of Clare is actily starving in one meal in the Day and that same a bad meal, we are in hopes ye will doe something for us out of hand, we will actily Die with hunger. If ye Dont luck to us out of hand as them that has a little family must Rob before The die with hunger before their face, As the are half Dead before." In addition to the extracts above given, we have heard from several instances of wretched families driven to the necessity of killing their only cow for food, from the cries of their starving children, and having no other means of appeasing hunger. The typhus fever, which is generally the companion of famine, has made its appearance in several parts of the country. A Meeting has been held for the purpose of opening a Public Kitchen, for the gratuitons distribution of nutritious soup; another Meeting is to be held on Friday next, to ascertain how far the institution was likely to receive public patronage and support. In the mean time it was determined that one hundred quarts of soup should be ready for distribution upon Tuesday at 2 o'clock, upon the production of tickets by the persons claiming relief. The proposition was acceded to, that subscribers should sacrifice one half their subscription, to meet contingencies, and that they should receive the amount of the half in tickets, value one penny each. It is also understood that all persons in indigent circumstances should be allowed to purchase tickets at the rate of one penny each, after Friday next. - Clare Journ. London, May 6.-It is with much pleasure we are able already to announce that several Banking-houses have opened books of subscription for the distressed Irish peasantry, prior to the general meeting to-morrow, and that there are seen in the list of donors several munificent subscriptions towards supporting so laudable an undertaking amongst whom Lord MILTON stands prominent. - Courier. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee co., New York January 3-1843 Intemperance. We extract the following eloquent passage from a letter written by the Hon. Wm. WIRT in 1831:-- Intemperance paralyzes the arm, the brain, the heart. All the best affections, all the energies of the mind, wither under its influence. The man becomes a maniac and is locked up in the hospital, or imbrues his hand in the blood of his wife and children, and is sent to the gallows or doomed to the penitentiary, or, if he escapes these consequences, he becomes a walking pestilence on the earth, miserable to himself and loathsome to those who behold him. How often do we see, too, whole families contaminated by the vicious example of the parents--husbands, wives, daughters, and sons, all drunkards and furies; sometimes wives murdering husbands, at others, husbands their wives, and worse than all, if worse can be in such a group of horrors, children murdering parents. But below this grade of crime, how much is there of unseen and untold misery throughout our otherwise happy land, proceeding from this fatal cause alone. I am persuaded that if we could have a statistical survey and report of the affairs of unhappy families and individuals, with the causes of their misery annexed, we should find in nine cases out of ten, if not a still greater proportion, resulting from the use of ardent spirits alone. With this conviction, which seems to have become universal among reflecting men, the apathy shown to the continuance of the evil can only be ascribed to the circumstances that the mischief though verbally admitted, is not seen and felt in all its enormity. If some fatal plague, of a contagious character, were imported into our country and had commenced its ravages in our cities, we should see the most prompt and vigorous measures at once adopted to extinguish it; but, what are the most fearful plagues that ever carried death and havoc in their train through the eastern countries, compared with this? They are only occasional, this is perennial. They are confined by climate or place, this malady is of all climates and all times and places. They kill the body at once; this consumes both body and soul by a lingering and dreadful death, involving the dearest connexions in the vortex of ruin. What parent, however exemplary himself, can ever feel that his son is safe while this living fountain of poison is within his reach. God grant that it may soon become a fountain sealed, in our country at least. What a relief, how delightful would it be to turn from the awful and horrid past, to the pure, peaceful and happy future! to see the springs of life and feeling and intelligence renewed on every hand; health, industry and prosperity glowing around us; the altars of domestic peace and love rekindled in every family; and the religion of the Saviour presented with a fair field for its celestial action. + + Assured.--To expect all men to think alike on the subject of Temperance. There are some men in the world who will oppose its progress, from mere hatred of its benign principles, and because it is so foreign to their own. These however, will stand as warnings to those who desire to avoid the rocks and quicksands of Intemperance. + + submitted by Linda Schmidt

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 2-1875 -part 2- Tramps. Tramps, ill-favored, lazy, slouching tramps. Able bodied fellows, yet tramps by continued habit and occupation if not by profession. These chaps have too a sort of and[sic] organization; they not only hive together after they have gathered what they can get during the day, but go about in gangs, and beg in a masterful, threatening way. They have no taste we are told, for agricultural labor, which is not surprising; persons of their sort rarely have a taste for any kind of labor that has a flavor of honesty about it, although they will spend more time and take more trouble in begging or cheating or stealing than would bring them a fair living honestly. Many of them are young and strong and able to work, but the farmers are timid about hiring them. We should think they might well be so. To have a gang of such fellows hanging round a quiet farm house where, except the farmer himself, there are no more household forces than a wife and a daughter or two, with, perhaps, an old "antie" and a boy struggling into his teens, would not be likely to promote that calm, rural, and Arcadian style of life and habit of thought that is commonly, although perhaps somewhat erroneously, associated with the vocation of husbandry. It is not at all surprising that the presence of these gangs of tramps has begun to be the cause of serious trouble and apprehension. From New York City even comes up the note of alarm and we hear of Deputy Sheriffs scouring Long Island in pursuit of Incendiary Ruffians. But we have them much nearer home. A special despatch to our neighbor the 'Courier' states that last evening an attempt was made to fire the Catholic College situated on the bank of Niagara River. The incendiaries were tramps who had been hospitably treated, at the college on account of their apparently destitute condition. The fire was discovered by Father CAVANAUGH in time to prevent its spread. One of the villains was caught by Officer FRADENBERG. Can't this growing evil be arrested? Is there no Law to arrest and incarcerate these prowling thieves and mock mendicants?--Buffalo Post. + The safe from Cumberland, recently recovered from the depths of the Potomac river, where it had lain since the vessel was sunk by the rebel ram Virginia, was recently fished up by a Capt. BROWN, in the employ of a Mr. WINSOR, of Buffalo. The safe contained $102,000 in greenbacks first issue, and $60,000 in gold. All of this is recovered except some $300 in gold which dropped out wile the safe was being raised, in consequence of it having been shattered by the torpedoes. Mr. WINSOR, the lucky man, left Buffalo on Saturday for Norfolk to take possession of his prize. He sold the safe for $1,500 as a curiosity to Norfolk people. + The city of New York has entered suit against the "Ring Thieves"--TWEED & Co.,--for more than $7,000,000. This represents only a fraction of the plunder stolen from the city by these Democratic leaders. Democracy has nearly reduced the city of New York to bankruptcy. Its debt now amounts to about $160,000,000. Don't you think we'd better give this party the control of the nation? + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

In my never ending search for old cemeteries I spent time yesterday around LeRoy looking for Fort Hill Cemetery. Never did find it, but am intrigued by the name Fort Hill. Was there a ever a "fort" there? Thanks for any info. Marsha

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 2-1875 part #1 News and Other Items. They are reports of a revolution in Mexico. A death from Hydrophobia is reported in Brooklyn. Reverdy JOHNSON has just closed his six-times ten years of active legal practice. An unknown man was found on the Central track near Oneida recently, with his head, arms and legs cut off. The Buffalo lager drinkers drink over twenty thousand barrels of beer more in summer than they do in winter. A fatal cattle disease has broken out at Fishkill. The cattle die within twelve or fourteen hours after being attacked. Alice SINGER, daughter of the sewing machine man, recently got married and her papa gave her $200,000 for doing it. William H. AIKINS of Ithaca, the inventor of the calendar clock, has been taken to the Williard Asylum. He is hopelessly insane. James L. SEELEY, of Canandaigua, N.Y., who was the know-nothing candidate for congress in his district in 1854 is now an inmate of the Steuben county poor-house. A small woolen factory has been discovered among the ruins at Pompeii. Several charred fragments of tapestry were found, besides various machines for carding and weaving wool. The police of New York are charged with being in league with the keepers of panel houses, gambling dens, etc. Testimony to this effect has been given before the legislative committee. What is the use of being troubled with potato bugs? A farmer says that if at night a fire is built at both ends of the potato patch the bugs can be seen flying towards the light and dropping into the flames. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

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Republican Advocate Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 31-1833 Mr. Editor,- The following was intended for your last paper, but owing to the negligence of the person by whom it was sent, it was returned. I see but a few points in the second letter of "Settler" which require any notice. Dec. 28th. I notice in your paper of the 17th instant, a long communication addressed to Mr. EVANS, as Agent for the Holland Land Company, by "A Settler." I have lived in this county, and within the jurisdiction of the Company, for some twenty-four years; and profess to know something of the people around me. Moreover, a greater part of that time, my home has been in Darien, where "A Settler," hails from though I very much doubt whether he speaks the sentiments of the people of Darien. His communication is a sensible one, though he seems to be laboring in ignorance of some very important facts, or wilfully misrepresents. I do not for a moment believe, that the inhabitants of this town, or any other on the Purchase, would knowingly do a wrong. I am equally certain they would not suffer one to go unpunished. I therefore rest perfectly satisfied, that they will not be excited into a ferment by any article which may be addressed to their passions, rather than their reason. At least I know such to be the case in this town. I was the first to give notice, the past fall, of the intention of the Company, and offered my humble advice as to the best course to be pursued. So that your readers may judge whether I am not as much interested in the people's welfare as the "Settler" can be. But what is the trouble? What great grievance is it, about which "Settler" is so eloquent, and is the cause of his laying on to the Land Agent, so stoutly? Why, sir, the people are in debt, and do not pay as they agree; and their creditor wishes them to score up. Is that all? Exactly, sir, that is all. Let us "argufy" a little. Every body knows how this country was settled, and the manner in which the land was sold out. The Holland Company, as it is called, were the proprietors of the soil, and sold it out on terms of credit, and entered into contracts with the persons who became the occupiers of the land. The general terms of the contract were, that the land should be paid for in six yearly payments with interest; and then a deed would be given by the Company. Years passed on: contracts run out & were renewed, and run out again; and the interest had accumulated to an enormous amount; so much so, that in a vast number of instances, the settlers resolved to work the land as long as they could, and then abandon it to the Company, with all their improvements, because they could not pay the principal and interest with was then due. Some six years ago a change came over the business of the Company, and the course they pursued. I shall not stop now to inquire whose agency and influence it was that brought about; but if I am not greatly mistaken, the people are under very great obligations to the present Local Agent. The course then adopted was to put the land down to its original cost, or nearly so, and to throw off and disregard the back interest. In this manner the country was eased of a debt which must have amounted to a million or more of dollars. The new contract contained a clause of forfeiture in case of non-payment, and the same time was given as before. Thus far the Company had been certainly fair. Not only so, but they had shewn themselves lenient, and indulgent creditors.--And up to the present time no one can say in truth, but that their treatment to us has been honorable and kind. Have the settlers kept their word with the Company? Have they done as they agreed? Perhaps they could not. No matter: here was a fair and plain agreement entered into. Who first broke it? The Company? Oh, no. Not in one single instance have they broken their agreement, except in favor of the settler. Can the Company harm a man if he does as he agrees with them? No. I believe, sir, it is a settled principle that Justice is equal; and, that is the reason I have understood why the old lady is seen lugging about a pair of balances. She meets out to each his right, be he poor or rich; and thereby shows herself a very decent sort of a body. Last winter, the legislature, in their great wisdom, passed a law taxing the debts due non-residents.--This company being non-resident, all the debts due them on the Purchase become liable to be taxed. I do not acknowledge the "justice" or policy of the law. I think it for the present time uncalled for and impolite; and there are a good many of us up here in Darien who think in the same way. The Company do not feel disposed to pay the tax. Have they not a right to evade the payment if they can do it legally? The Company have a legal right to adopt any course they please with their property. That, thanks to our Constitution, is given to all. The settler, by his own negligence, has forfeited his land; and now the Company ask him to pay up, or take a new contract. Are they compelled to this course? No: for in one month's time, the whole territory might be disposed of to capitalists on good terms for the Company; but for the "poor" settler, most ruinous. And if such feelings as "A Settler" manifests are to prevail, I very much fear such will eventually be the result. But suppose we just chuck the Company into one scale, and the settler into the other; and let dame Justice decide the matter. Do you not see the settlers kick the beam the moment she raises the balance? The Company are right, and all our raving will not help the matter. Do you think, Mr. Editor, it looks exactly honest, to have people fly into a passion when they are called upon to pay me when their debts become due; and if they do not, and I have to indulge them, they must pay me for it: and I expect to do the same when I ask for a similar favor.--We Darien folks think it is no more than right others should have the same liberty. I have also heard it said somewhere, that when you get your hands into the Bear's mouth, it will not help you a bit to kick him or spit in his face. The best way I ever heard of was to wait til he opened his mouth, and then take them out. Now I would advise all concerned, to go to the office in a quiet sort of a way, as soon as they can, and take out new articles. No matter about the tax clauses. The law will probably be repealed this winter, and it will then do them no harm. And then I would advise them to go home and go to work, with their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, and be very prudent and economical; and not run into debt with merchants so much; but save every cent, and as fast as they get a little money, pay it into the office; and in a very little time they will be beyond want, and out of reach of the Company, or any of their Agents. If not disposed to do that, sell out to those who are. The Company I presume will still be lenient, unless driven to an opposite course by the clamor of demagogues. If I had not trespassed upon your patience so long, I would endeavor to poke a few holes through some of the premises assumed by "A Settler." As it is, I will hold on til another time. P--. Darien, Dec. 19th. + Recapture of WADKINS.--The colored man who is sentenced to be executed on the 17th, for murder, and who lately escaped from jail in Ballston Spa, was retaken two days after. He was secreted in the house of a colored man, not far from Ballston. The man who furnished the prisoner the means of relieving himself from his irons has also been arrested. It appears that a card of gingerbread was brought to prison, (in which was secreted a file,) with a request that the keeper would hand it to the prisoner. The request was complied with, and soon after he was far from his fetters, and, as has heretofore been stated, made his escape. The prisoner, when re-taken, was almost dead with cold and hunger. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

I am asking a favor of those who read and enjoy receiving the old news articles that are submitted. I do not care to receive unsolicited email; that includes jokes and stories, etc., especially those with attachments. Please understand these are not coming thru the mail-list--but separately, and that is the only way that I can figure how these people know my address. This request does not include those who want to correspond for advice, or have questions or comments about certain articles--I enjoy hearing from readers. I understand that when you send email, you may be using the 'send to all in address book', and in that way I am receiving this material. I, for one, do not care to have my personal address forwarded and sent on to persons unknown to me. Has anyone else had this problem? I have written personally to one individual, and asked to please discontinue, but the email continues to come.. This is my personal opinion; I am not speaking for anyone else. Thank you, Linda

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 25-1875 cont'd. #5 Bergen.--Mr. J. BEEBE has recently bo't land of Geo. SNYDER, of Riga, for $6,000. Last week Thursday Mr. W.M. SAGE left town for Toronto, Canada. Mr. A.S. FISHER and family left on Monday of this week for a visit to Coldwater, Mich. When licenses were granted, we expected to see drunken men on our streets, and we have not been disappointed. Mrs. WARD and her daughters returned to Bergen the first of the week, after a two-years sojourn in Le Roy. Their many friends will be glad to welcome them back. The excise commissioners have at last granted Mr. HOOPER a license, Dr. TOWNSEND and G.N. BUELL voting yes and Dr. MURRAY no., Now, why not grant Mr. GIFFORD a license? The Rev. J.L. FORSTER on Monday of this week removed from Mrs. WARD's house to Mr. MUNGER's house. As Mr. FORSTER is a Methodist minister, we presume he is used to moving, and doesn't mind it. Our school closed last Friday with very pleasing exercises. We regret to learn that Mr.C.V. HOOPER, who has conducted the school with such marked success for the past three years, will not take charge of it next year. His place will not be easily filled. + Oakfield.--The Rev. Bishop COX, attended confirmation at St. Michael's church of this place, in the Seminary Chapel, on the 9th inst., when eighteen were brought into full communion of the church. The impressive ceremonies were rendered in the characteristic earnestness of the Bishop, and were brought home to the hearts of the people by many noble sentiments pointing to a higher life. The past week has been filled with the usual excitement incident upon the closing of the school year of our Seminary. There was an added feature in the exercises of this year, by the Primary department's having a separate exhibition on Wednesday 16th inst., the day before the final close of the school. The little folks acquitted themselves nobly--showing thorough drill under their teacher, Miss Anna WHITMAN. A class in music and vocal training, of which Miss WHITMAN has had charge during the winter and spring, gave some of the finest part of the exhibition. On Thursday, came the grand exercises of the closing year. The students displayed the results of the thorough training and good scholarship, for which our seminary has been so long noted. In declamation, Mr. Henry R.S. KASSON, of Buffalo, bore off the prize. Mr. Wm. HARDING stood at the head of the school in scholarship. Before the awarding of prizes tot he best student of the different forms into which the school is divided, Rev. L. Van BOKKELEN, D.D., of Buffalo, delivered the closing address. Mr. KELLOGG has earned the merited praise of every patron of the school, for the efficient manner in which he has conducted it during the past year, fully sustaining the standard of scholarship, which has placed it in the front ranks of like institutions of the State. The I.O. of G.T. gave a public exhibition in the Presbyterian church on Friday evening last. They formed in their lodge room, over C.H. CHAMBERLIN's store, and marched to the church in uniform. The members had a number of dialogues, and declamations prepared which they presented to a full audience in excellent style. The lodge, under the leadership of Rev. Mr. BUCK, as W.C.T., is said to be in a flourishing condition, and constantly improving--waging a slow, but progressive war against the great evil of intemperance. + Pavilion.--Mr. Rufus HUTCHINSON has bought the GRAHAM place. Rev. E.J. WHITNEY, formerly of this place, now stationed at Parma, is visiting his friends here. He preached at the M.E. Church last Sabbath. Mr. Elijah PHELPS celebrated his 90th birthday one day last week, by walking from his home to Pearl Creek, a distance of 5 1/2 miles, and back. + Corfu.---Now plant your buckwheat. Croquet rages with unabated vigor. The Alden silver cornet band discoursed sweet music in our streets on Saturday last. Come again boys. Pembroke inquires for goats. Is it the scape-goat variety he wants? If so, we can spare a few. How much d'ye pay? The city fathers have prohibited ball playing in the streets, which the boys regard as a total subversion of their liberty. An indignation meeting was held in the rear of the Presbyterian church, the story of Gen. GAGE and the Boston boys reviewed, and suitable resolutions passed. It's a base innovation. The interior of the Presbyterian church has been restored to its pristine glory and beauty. The walls have been tastefully papered, the ceiling and cornice frescoes in delicate tints, and the pews newly grained and lettered. Outside, neat, modern steps have taken the place of the ancient pile of lumber which once adorned (?) the spot.--This transformation is mainly chargeable to the ladies, to whom great credit is due for their indefatigable zeal and executive ability. In these "evil times" we are judged not so much by what we really are as by the company we come. The uncultivated and refined mind, when properly controlled, longs to be in constant communication with the good, the true, and the beautiful. Moral purity is a sensitive thing. It is like a rare flower, with all its perfect characteristics, every tint and petal there, pure in quality, perfect in form. But should it become soiled or broken by rude touch, no power can restore that which is lost. "The world buds every year, But the heart just once; and when The blossom falls off sere, No new blossom comes again." Probably no other source is as fruitful of misery as the forming of unwise acquaintances. It behooves us to look well into the character of those we would have for companions and friends. Experience teaches that eternal vigilance must be the price of security in the respect. Girls, you cannot too carefully guard a reputation for purity of life and thought, nor too scrupulously avoid all appearance of evil. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State June 25-1875 -part 4- Local Record. Attempted Burglary at EW. WHITNEY's. - On Tuesday evening of this week, as Mrs. E.W. WHITNEY was, at a late hour of the evening, sitting in her room awaiting the arrival of her husband whom she was expecting on the next train, she noticed that one of the window blinds which she was sure she had closed, was partly opened.-While looking at it, it opened still wider and she thought she saw some person near it. She then went into her bedroom, and shortly after the blind of the bedroom window was cautiously opened. Thoroughly frightened she ran up stairs to the room of the servant girl. The window to this room was open and Mrs. W. looking out, saw a couple of men placing a ladder against the house to enable them to climb into it through this window. She screamed out at them, whereupon they left the ladder and ran to the corner of the wood-house, and there stood, as though consulting whether they should leave or come back. Mrs. W. and her girl called to the next neighbor, Mr. REDSHAW; and he, discovering the rascals, fired at them with a shot gun. Unfortunately, he failed to bring down the game, which immediately took flight and disappeared in the darkness. Better aim and luck next time, Mr. REDSHAW. + Two Burglars Caught.-On Saturday morning last, at about 2 o'clock, the night-watchman, Mr. Wm. DAVIS, discovered that burglars had forced entrance through a rear door into T.J. STEPHENSON's Clothing Store. Quietly calling to his assistance Wm. PLATO, James FOX, and others whose names we did not learn, he stationed his forces in front and rear of the store to prevent escape, and called out to them: "What are you about, boys?" at the same time discharging a shot from his revolver, to notify them that he was armed, and to intimidate them. An answering shot was sent back, and the cornered thieves made an effort to escape by breaking through the sky-light and climbing to the low roof of the back part of the building. Finding the alley-way in the rear guarded, they broke out the glass of a window in the rear part of the second-floor hall in Masonic Hall Block, and jumped into this hallway, but they found the entrance to the hallway guarded also. After a little all grew still and Mr. DAVIS entered and investigated the store--"Nobody's there." Then the hall was examined--"nobody there, too" --but in a side hall, at the head of the first flight of stairs, were discovered two young men--fast asleep. They claimed to be "tramp," who having no other place to lodge had bunked in there. They were at once arrested. On searching their persons cartridges were found, but no pistols, but on further investigation of the hall next morning two revolvers were found in a coal bin where they had hit them away. They were indicted by the grand jury this week for burglary, plead guilty, and were sentenced on Wednesday last to five years imprisonment at Auburn. They gave their names as John MANSFIELD and Stephen McGOWAN, and claimed to be, the one from Newark, N.J., and the other from Jersey City. For their pluck and success in this matter, Mr. DAVIS and his assistants are entitled to thanks and commendation. + Mr. John N. BECKLEY, one of the rising young men of our village, was recently admitted to the practice of law. The Buffalo "Post" has this complimentary notice of him: "John N. BECKLEY passed a very flattering examination and fully justified the high expectations formed of him by his friends. We are personally acquainted with Mr. BECKLEY, and we confidently predict for him a successful professional career. He is a young gentleman of decided talent and uncommon industry." +*******************+ Elba. The spirit of enterprise has not abated in this place, and we notice that Alva BABCOCK has made a fine gravel walk in front of his residence. E.E. McINTYRE has improved his dwelling by building a piazza to the same. Mr. A.C. BILLINGS, of Mo., who has been home on a visit is off for the west again. Rev. L. ATWATER had a fainting fit in the pulpit on Sunday morning last, caused by a severe cold and over exertion, he having just returned from an extended trip through the west. Col. e.J. PETTIBONE has raised his barn. It is a monster one being 36 feet wide by 100 in length. It is larger and will be more convenient than the one which was burned. We notice that several of our farmers have shorn their sheep. The clip in this section is said to be a very fine grade. Spring grains are looking promising, the frequent rains having improved the appearance of the same much. + Pembroke. - The cheese factory is doing good business, under the careful supervision of Prof. WAKEMAN. It is a noteworthy fact that the carriage manufactory in this place turns out some of the finest work to be found in the country. The music loving portion of the people in this place was treated to several pieces of choice music the other day, discoursed by the Alden silver cornet band. Come again, boys. Our weather oracle, P. HASSETT, predicts a very dry season between now and the holidays. I am afraid Patrick looked through a "glass, darkly," while predicting such weather. Found, early Monday morning, a nearly new black felt hat. The owner will please call at the P.O., claim his property, "pay postage," and take away, or it will be sent to him, as a card with name marked on, was found close by. + New Coffin & Casket Parlors! Over First National Bank. 82 main Street, Batavia. Coffins, Caskets, and Shrouds, of superior make and finish, and equipments of the very best description. I guarantee my prices as low as the lowest. Funerals promptly attended when so desired. I am also prepared to make and repair Sofas, Tete-a-Tetes, Couches, Hair and other Mattresses, Spring Beds, &c., at reasonable rates. Varnishing and Cane Seating promptly done. The Public's Humble Servant, W.H. BROWN, undertaker. Residence, 14 Ellicott street. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Unknown Newspaper Alexander, Genesee Co. NY Sunday, November 11, 1917, Part 3 Alexander Blaze Hit Village Hard-continued Flames fought for hours. It was 1 o'clock before the Batavia volunteers gathered up their equipment and started for home. The flames were still burning in the business section at that time, but there seemed no likelihood of further damage being done. Chief MCBRIDE said that the fact that the wind veered slightly while the fire was at its height, blowing the flames in the direction of the creek, was fortunate. A high wind in almost any other direction might have witnessed the destruction of the entire residential portion of the village. Insurance was carried on all the buildings that were destroyed, but it will fall far short of the estimated losses. SHERWIN & SHERWIN of Batavia carried $6,000 on the Star Roller Mills, of which Mr. TOTTEN is the sole proprietor, but this building is valued at $12,000. The grain, about 7,000 bushels of wheat, which it contained was estimated to have a value of over $14,000 and was uninsured. The MILLERS' mutual Fire Insurance also carried several thousand dollars insurance on the mills. George ZWETSCH carried $3,000 on his building and $6,000 on his stock, and he states that the stock alone inventoried recently at $11,000. William E. MOORE of Rochester owned the meat market run by Charles ZWETSCH and carried $500 insurance on it. Charles ZWETSCH owned the combination house and shop occupied by Frank WINKLEMAN and carried $600 on the structure and $300 on its contents. Mr. WINKLEMAN had no insurance on the furnishings of his house and left so hurriedly that he was only partially clothed and had to leave behind his purse containing a considerable sum of money. George CURTISS carried insurance on his general store and contents with the Genesee & Wyoming Co-operative Insurance Association for about one-half the value of both. Walter WHITNEY's stock in the barbershop was nearly all saved. The building, in which the shop was located, was owned by The Club, composed of six Alexandrians who carried a total insurance of $900. Mrs. Nettie GLASIER owned the post office building, valued at about $2,000, and carried only $600 insurance on the structure. Chief MCBRIDE called attention today of the value of a motor-driven water pump, such as the granges have been talking of buying, if there had been one to use last night. The Tonawanda Creek flows through the village of Alexander and there was plenty of water supply, but no way to use it. Mail removed from Post office. Postmaster RYAN, Superintendent of Mails BOUCHER and Clerk NOONON of the Batavia post office went to Alexander this morning and check up the post office. It balanced to a cent. Arrangements were made to have the office in W. W. HARRINGTON's brick store across the street from the scene of the fire. Miss MOULTON, daughter of the postmaster, acted quickly last evening on the breaking out of the fire and not a single piece of mail was lost. - - - - - - - - - - Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com