Hi I am looking for these decendants of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Call & Walter Scott Daniels for an upcoming event. Beverly Ann Daniels who married James B. Forsyth Susan Jane Forsyth born 1954 Nancy Forsyth Laurie Ann Forsyth born 1959 Betty Jane Daniels who married Kenneth Legg Diane Legg Brenda Ann Legg Linda Legg Christine Marie Legg born 1959 Clayton Bage Daniels died 1986 who was married to Dorothy Bickerstaff Barbara Ann Daniels who married Lance Clark Bonnie Lee Daniels Rodney Bage Daniels David Derek Alwyn Daniels who married Shirley Hill Linda Anita Daniels Lu Ann Daniels Daniel Burton Corby Frances Emogene Daniels who married Sidney Loren Smith Loren Daniels Smith who married Barbara Jan Crocker Sarah Francis Smith born 1953 Elizabeth Bostock Smith who married Henry Miles Kelly Katherine Kelly Thank you Sharon kessler Researching CALL, JOSLIN, DANIELS, HENSEL, HARPER, WHITE, LADUE

The person in charge of the Mt. Rest Cemetery in Bergen, NY is: Ed Adams 42 Kaymar Dr. Bergen, NY 14416 The historian for the Town of Bergen is: Peggy Denton 7116 N. Bergen Rd. Bergen, NY 14416 The historian for the Village of Bergen is: Tally Almquist 18 Mackenzie St. P.O. Box 417 Bergen, NY 14416

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 2-1874 part 1 Local Record. Several Communications unavoidably deferred. Who wants a store? Mrs. DONOGHUE offers hers for sale or to rent. Back Again.-Mr. FELL has returned to Batavia, and resumed business at his old rooms. Mr. Eli PECK, of North Alexander, died at his residence on Monday last, 28th inst., aged about 70 years. A Good Eel of a story: The Orleans 'Democrat' says: "An eel weighing thirteen pounds was caught at the head of Stillwater, near Waterport, on Wednesday last, by Mr. WHIPPLE, of Elba, Genesee County." The Annual Meeting of the Vigilant Society of Bethany and Stafford will be held at East Bethany on Saturday, Oct. 10th, 1874, at 2 o'clock, p.m. Three young men were arrested, brought before Esquire JOHNSON and convicted of purloining a boat belonging to Addison FOSTER. They were fined $5 each, with the alternative of 20 days in jail in case of non-payment. Burglary.-The house of Mr. Charles KNILL was broken into one night last week, and a number of carpenters' tools belonging, respectively, to E.M. SHERWIN, R.W. CRAIG, and John PRESSCOTT, who had been doing work upon the house, were stolen. A liberal rainstorm, and very much needed, occurred here on Sunday and Monday, and another on Tuesday night and Wednesday of this week. The fall sown wheat will be greatly benefited, the grass looks greener and our farmer friends look happier. Rev. D.H. MULLER, who was appointed by the Conference held here this week, to the First Methodist church, Rochester, is, we are told, only to remain there a part of the year. Don't know who will be sent to fill his place for the balance of the year. + Accident at the Depot.-On Saturday evening last, a train on the Canandaigua road was being made up here, and one of the cars being uncoupled from the train, a young man named George KNOWLES, of Hartford, but formerly of this place, attempted to step from one to another, both being still in motion. In so doing, he slipped and fell on the track, the wheels passing over both feet, cutting off the tips of the toes of the right one, and crushing the left below the ankle. It was at first thought necessary to amputate the crushed foot, but at last accounts it is likely to be saved. + Mr. S. S. PARKER, Jr., of Alabama, brought to this market forty bushels of beans of the "Red Kidney" variety, one day last week. Now, how much money do you suppose he received for the forty bushels? You don't know, of course. Well, he received one hundred and forty dollars--three dollars and a half a bushel. The forty bushels were raised on two and a half acres of land. A profitable crop that. The PARKERS are heavy on beans. We understand that he will have five hundred bushels of two other varieties this season. You can't fool "Old Parker"--much. -Medina 'Democrat' + Elba.--On Wednesday evening, 23d inst., Rev. T.F. PARKER talked for temperance to a large audience here, and Prof. George CHAMBERS sang to the same audience in behalf of the same cause. Speaking and singing both good and highly appreciated. Some of our people are, so we are informed, moving for aid to rebuild the hotel here. Some $400 or $500 are reported subscribed. + Bergen.-The funeral of the late Nettie GIFFORD took place at the Congregational church, on last Friday afternoon. The church was crowded with sympathising friends. The Sunday School class, of which the deceased was a member, attended in a body. The Rev. J. BUTLER, of Fairport, preached a sermon full of consolation to the afflicted family and friends. The Sabbath following, appropriate reference was made to the loss we had experienced, by the Superintendent of the School, J.D. DOOLITTLE. Joseph CHIPMAN died at his residence in Bergen, Friday evening, Sept. 25th, 1874 aged 72 years. Mr. CHIPMAN was a native of Stockbridge, Mass. He removed to Bergen in 1816, and settled on the farm. + to be cont'd. submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Genesee Co. News Unknown Newspaper (May be The Attica News) February 4, 1907 Father of GOODMAN turned doctor away- - -Death of Member of Christian Science family. Elmer J. GOODMAN, aged 19 years, died at the home of his parents at BUMP's hill, in the town of Alexander, at 5 o'clock this morning from hemorrhage of the brain. The young man had been working in the MINOR shoe Factory and had been living his sister, Mrs. M. G. DENNIS of No. 3 Evans street. On Friday morning GOODMAN went to work as usual, but when his sister, who was away from home, returned at noon, she found him in bed ill. He went home about 10 o'clock. The sister went out again in the afternoon and when she returned at night she found the young man unconscious. On Saturday morning Dr. RICE was summoned, but the youth's parents are Christian Scientists and the father said he believed in the higher powers and did not want medical aid. He simply wanted to know what the trouble was. Yesterday the young man was removed to his parents' home in Alexander. He died without regaining consciousness. Coroner SNOW was notified and went to Alexander this afternoon. He has directed that an autopsy be performed by Dr. SPOFFORD of Batavia and Dr. MILLER of Alexander. - - - - - - - - - - February 5, 1907 Young GOODMAN's Death. Myron G. DENNIS's Theory-Result of the Post Mortem Examination Myron G. DENNIS of No. 3 Evans Street, with whom Elmer J. GOODMAN, the youth who died in Alexander yesterday morning, lived, thinks that the young man's death was due to dope of some kind given him on Thursday night, when, according to Mr. DENNIS, he was out until 2 o'clock in the morning, when he reached DENNIS's house, apparently under the influence of some stimulant. Mr. DENNIS wants the fact made known that he wished a doctor called, but that GOODMAN's sister, Miss Addie GOODMAN, objected, as she was a Christian Scientist. Young GOODMAN's father told Mr. DENNIS last night that he was sorry now that he had not had the boy taken to the hospital. Dr. SPOFFORD of Batavia and Dr. MILLER of Alexander performed an autopsy at the GOODMAN home in Alexander yesterday afternoon, under the direction of Coroner SNOW. The coroner says that cerebral hemorrhage and acute meningitis were found to be the causes of death. Dr. COTTIS is making a microscopic examination of some of the organs. Young GOODMAN is survived by his father and mother and four brothers and three sisters. It was inadvertently stated yesterday that Mrs. M. G. DENNIS was a sister. The funeral will be held from the family residence in Alexander tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock and the interment will be in Batavia. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Wyoming County Mirror Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY March 30-1852 . + Died. At his residence in the town of Pavilion, on Saturday, 13th inst., William ALMY, one of the early settlers of Genesee County, aged 80 years. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt & Kathy Then ******************

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State November 4-1887 -part 2- An Infernal Machine. New York.--About ten o'clock Friday night a man dressed in the uniform of a district messenger, called at the residence of James WECHSLER, at 369 Washington avenue, Brooklyn. A member of the family received a package from him, and the messenger went away. Mr. WECHSLER was not at home. Mrs. WECHSLER took the package into the parlor and opened it. When the cover was removed there was an explosion. Pieces of wood and metal struck the lady in the face and on the hands. Her little son who stood near was also hurt about the face. Mrs. WECHSLER's injuries are serious. The wounds are jagged, and there are traces of acid about them. Blood-poisoning is feared. The infernal. machine was so blown to pieces that there is only conjecture as to its character. Detectives are working on the case, but, so far, without results. Mr. WECHSLER is at a loss to know why he has been singled out for destruction. He says he has no enemies that he knows of who could wish to cause his death. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Genesee/Wyoming Co. News Unknown Newspaper (May be The Attica News) HAWKINS Mrs. Ellen HAWKINS, aged nearly 80 years, died at the home of her son, Mr. William TOMSETT of Genesee Street Tuesday morning (no date 1907) at 9:30 o'clock, after a long illness the cause being of old age and general debility. Mrs. HAWKINS was taken ill last fall and gradually grew weaker, for the past three months being confined to the bed. Besides the son mentioned she is survived by eight grandchildren: Mrs. John PERKINS, Mrs. Bert EASTMAN, Mrs. Wm. RANGER, William, Alice, Fred, Frank and Mabel TOMSETT, all of Attica and eight great-children. She also leaves one brother John HILL of London, Eng. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. Luke's church. Archdeacon AYRES of Buffalo officiated and interment took place at Forest Hill Cemetery. - - - - - - - - - - Born. COOK - In Buffalo on June 20, 1907 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred COOK, a daughter. Mrs. COOK formerly was Miss Elizabeth CLARK of Stone Church. - - - - - - - - - - Stamp Flirtation Once More. Stamp placed upside down on the left-hand corner of the envelope signifies - I love you. Same corner crosswise-My heart is another's. Same corner straight up and down-Good-bye, sweetheart. Upside down on the right-hand corner-Write no more. In the center at top-Yes. In the center at bottom-No. On right-hand corner at right angle-Do you love me? On left hand corner at right angle-I hate you. Top corner at right-I wish your friendship. Bottom corner at left-I ask your acquaintance. On line with surname-Accept my love. The same, upside down-I am engaged. At right angles same place-I long to see you. In the middle at right-hand edge-Write immediately. - - - - - - - - - - Born. BRADLEY-At Pavilion, on November 29th, 1907, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert BRADLEY, a son, weighing 11 ½ pounds. - - - - - - - - - - Recent marriages: WERNER-TOMSETT The marriage of Miss Alice Maude TOMSETT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. TOMSETT of Genesee St., to Mr. Emil WERNER of Varysburg took place at Buffalo last Thursday, July 4th (1907). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Byron H. STAUFFER, of that city. Mr. and Mrs. WERNER will reside in Attica and will occupy a suite of rooms in the PILGRIM house on West Main Street. - - - - - - - - - - - HARTMAN-BARTZ Miss Clara BARTZ and Henry HARTMAN, both of Alexander were united in marriage on Tuesday, September 3d, at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. Edmund F. GIBBONS. Mr. and Mrs. HARTMAN will reside in Alexander. McKERNAN-HANKEY The marriage of Miss Edith M. HANKEY, daughter of Mr. Frank HANKEY to Mr. Hugh Childs MCKERNAN took place Wednesday morning (September 4, 1907) in St. Vincent's church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edmund F. GIBBONS. Mr. and Mrs. McKERNAN will make their home in Attica. - - - - - - - - - - A girl was born on Monday, Nov. 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh MCKERNAN. (1907) - - - - - - - - - - Married PETTIBONE-COY On Tuesday evening (no date 1907) Miss Minnie COY was united in marriage to Mr. Arthur PETTIBONE, the Rev. C. E. BASCOM performing the ceremony, which took place quietly at the officiating clergyman's home on account of the sudden death of a brother of the mother of the bride. The attendants were Miss Mabel COY, sister of the bride, and Mr. Ernest PETTIBONE, brother of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PETTIBONE started on their wedding trip by early train Wednesday for western points. Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 25-1874 -part 2- Local Record. The Opera House needs better conveniences for ventilation, as well as better "footlights." To ventilate by dropping windows, simply, is scarcely the thing in this age of improvements. G. Henry DEWEY died at his residence in Stafford on Tuesday 22d inst., of typhoid fever. Post mortem examination revealed that the disease had eaten through the coats of the stomack[sic]. The deceased, 37 years of age, was well known and highly respected. Mr. Robert MERRIMAN, of the town of Byron, owns the largest horse in the county. The horse is but five years old, and is upward of eighteen hands high, and weighs over eighteen hundred pounds. Rob. says that he intends to have the horse's weight plump up to a ton before next spring. So says the Medina 'Democrat.' R.R. Accident.--On the 18th inst., a young man by the name of WHITMAN, resident of Attica, while on his way home on the train, arriving in Attica in the evening from the west, stepped off the train while stopping at Griswold, and was struck by a train passing on the other track. His injuries were such that he died next morning. + Alexander.--Burglary. The store of Mr. Albert ROWE was burglarized last Sunday night to the amount of about $200. The class of goods taken was principally gloves, mittens, shoes, stockings, suspenders, &c. Entrance was made by cutting out part of a sash in the basement. No clue as yet to the burglars. Enough evidence has been gained to be certain that there were at least two of the party, and that one was a man and the other a boy. The friends of Rev. Dr. HUNT gave him a donation visit on Friday afternoon and evening, the 18th inst. There was quite a large turnout in the evening, notwithstanding it was very cold and blustering. Supper was served and everything passed off very pleasantly. Something over $50 was realized. Mrs. Parley HAMILTON of this place, aged 40 years, died Friday night, the 18th, of consumption. The funeral was held Sunday at the house. + Byron.--The Praise meeting held at North Byron on Sunday last, was largely attended by the different denominations of the town. The time was occupied by speaking and singing. Steps were also taken for the relief of the Kansas sufferers. The following persons were appointed to receive at their respective houses the contributions of the people: Mr. LARKINS, at Pumpkin Hill; the Rev. E. ALLEN, at the Center; and Mr. ROOT, at Clarendon. Taylor CORBIN had the misfortune to cut his right foot badly on Monday of this week, making a gash about five inches in length, which is bad for a man upward of seventy years of age. A young man living with Henry MERRIMAN had his leg broken while wrestling in the barn of G.W. PECKHAM, on Sunday last. So much for fooling. G.W. PECKHAM and wife have returned from the West, where they have been for their health, somewhat improved. + Bergen.--Miss Frank PERRY died on Saturday morning of last week, aged 17 years. She had been a great sufferer for a long time from that scourge, consumption. The funeral was attended at the M.E. church last Sunday afternoon, the Rev. J.L. FORSTER conducting the services. Our young cadet, George HAMLIN, arrived home last Saturday, looking as if his school life agreed with him. Glad to see you, George! A few days since Mr. Daniel McMASTER and two others, went out fox-hunting. Their guns lay in the cutter with the muzzles pointing back, and by some means one of them was discharged, demolishing the back of the cutter. Close call, Daniel! Our sporting boys of this town are having of late what they call a good time hunting rabbits. Some of them very often capture from two to six gray rabbits in a day. Some one from Bergen is sending times to the Le Roy 'Gazette.' In his last effusion he locates the county jail on the banks of Black Creek! Some one lend him a map of Genesee county. The population of our town has been increased by four births within a week, and we think we could find room for four more without crowding. + Elba.--On Saturday last, as Mr. J.A. STAPLES and wife were returning from Batavia, they met with a severe accident, the kingbolt of their carriage breaking, dropping the carriage to the ground, throwing them both out, and hurting Mrs. STAPLES so that she lay insensible for several hours. She is yet in a critical state, but there are hopes of her recovery. + + New Opera House! Meech Bros., Managers Also of the Buffalo Academy of Music. Christmas Night. Grand Entertainment introducing the celebrated Irish comedian, Mr. T. Grattan RIGGS, in the new Modern Sensation Drama, Shin Fane, or Shamrock Green. Friday Evening, Dec. 25th. + Upholstering and Repairing, Sofas, Couches, Spring Beds, Mattresses. W.H. BROWN, Late with J.M. SHOWERMAN & Co. submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

Bits & Pieces Part 16 Unknown Newspaper (Probably The Attica News) Weddings in Genesee/Wyoming Co. 1907 HEANEY-MARTIN Bergen People Interested in a Church Wedding in Churchville. Bergen, Jan. 24, 1907-A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Vincent de Paul's Church at Churchville yesterday afternoon, when Miss Jennie MARTIN, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MARTIN of Riga, became the bride of William J. HEANEY of Rochester. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. J. BRESNIHAN in the presence of the relatives and near friends of the contracting parties. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Kathryn L. MARTIN, and Bernard S. HEANEY of Rochester was best man. - - - - - - - - - - STAFFORD-DAVY Wedding solemnized by the Rev. Seth COOK of Bergen at His Home. Bergen, Jan. 24, 1907-Yesterday at 12:30 o'clock, at the home of the officiating minister, Jay Walter STAFFORD, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. STAFFORD, occupying Mrs. J. H. TUTHILL's farm in Riga, and Miss Edith Mary DAVY, daughter of Mrs. Mary J. DAVY, who lives in the northwest corner of the town of Le Roy on the Griswold Road, were married by the Rev. Seth COOK of this town. The bride and groom were accompanied by the mother of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. STAFFORD took the 1:41 train at this station for a short trip. On their return, they will reside for a time with the groom's parents. - - - - - - - - - - Home of Mrs. DAY scene of Marriage-Her daughter, Alice H. wedded to F. G. GARDNER A very pretty wedding took lace at the residence of Mrs. Fanny T. DAY of Summit Street last evening (no day, 1907), when her oldest daughter, Miss Alice H. DAY, was married to Fred Grant GARDNER of Alexander. The large house, which is one of the oldest in the village, had been elaborately decorated for the occasion, white and green being the prevailing colors. The railing of the staircase in the front hall was attractively wound with green. The ceremony took place in the big living room, the south end of which had been converted into a bower of green by palms, potted plants, and festoons and branches of wild smilax. A small dais had been built, covered with rugs, on which Dr. FANCHER stood to perform the ceremony. The service used was the new Presbyterian form of marriage arranged by Dr. Henry VAN DYKE and was very impressive. To the strains of the Mendelssohn march, played by George T. JOHNSON, the bridal party slowly entered, led by George and Calvin DAY, children of Moses T. DAY of Buffalo, brother of the bride. The lads were attractive in their white suits and with their serious childish faces. One carried a small silver tray, on which was the wedding ring, and the other had a basket full of white narcissus. The groom followed with his best man, George DAY, a brother of the bride. The came the maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth DAY, sister of the bride, and lastly the bride herself, accompanied by her mother. She wore a dress of white chiffon, trimmed with duchess lace, and carried a shower bouquet of Bride roses, lilies of the valley and maidenhair ferns. Miss Elizabeth DAY was dressed white silk muslin, delicately figured in green. Mrs. DAY wore gray silk and old lace. After the ceremony supper was served. The bride's table seated 12 and was decorated with green and white festoons, falling from the chandelier to the corners of the table. The centerpiece was of white carnations and ferns. The waitresses who served the supper were Mrs. Arthur CHURCHILL, Misses Florence and Caroline DOLBEER, Miss Elizabeth CANEY, Miss Florence JUDD, Miss Olive BARTON, Miss Rachel T. MILLER, Miss Laura KEEHN, Miss Nancy GLEASON and Miss Fanny DAY. When the bride descended the stairs in her going away gown, amid a shower of rice and confetti, she threw her bouquet among the guests below, and it was caught by her sister, Miss Fanny DAY. Among the gifts was a beautiful guest book, with silver pen and inkstand, and many of the guests wrote their names in it during the evening. The out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joel MILLINER, Mr. and Mrs. George MILLINER, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene SWEZEY and Mrs. And Mrs. Moses T. DAY and children of Buffalo; Dr. Hannah MYRICK, a college classmate of the bride, of Boston, Mass; Mrs. Andrew MARTIN of Tonawanda, Mrs. Sarah M. GARDNER, Mr. and Mrs. Luther W. GARDNER, Mr. and Mrs. Otis J. GARDNER, Mr. and Mrs. R. Tracy MILLER, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman B. MILLER, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. BURKE and Calvin J. HARRIS of Alexander and Mr. and H. W. PETTTIBONE of Attica. Mr. and Mrs. GARDNER will be at home after February 1st at No. 20 Summit Street. - - - - - - - - - - KING-PARSONS East Pembroke, Jan. 23, 1907. Louis KING of this place and Miss Nina PARSONS of Oakfield were united in marriage by the Rev. William M. STEELE at his home in this village on Saturday at 8 p.m. They were accompanied by Mr. KING's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William SHUMWAY. - - - - - - - - - - Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 25-1874 part 1 Neighboring Counties. Geneseo is to have a new depot. Rochester is reducing the salaries of her school-teachers. Nearly one hundred and thirty vessels are wintering at Buffalo. A bold attempt at highway robbery was made in Lockport last week. There are fifty-six widows and nineteen widowers in Holley, Orleans co., at last account. A German family named KLINE, have the Trichina Spiralis from eating Bologna sausage. James CARSON, of Livingston county, has been allowed $800 for sheep killed by dogs the past year. An artesian well is being bored at Buffalo, which has already attained a depth of five hundred feet. Albion is to have a paper barrel manufactory--at least such a report is manufactured by an Albion paper. Dr. NESBIT, of Avon, has been to the Indian territory in search of his brother whom he found among the Indians as a medicine man. North Ridgeway, Niagara Co., has a salt well which produces seven bushels of salt per day, Aaron BATHRICK is the owner of the property. The Dansville 'Advertiser' states that a child of N. YOCUM, of Dansville, aged one year, choked to death from a piece of wood that lodged in its throat. The Victor correspondent of the Canandaigua 'Messenger' says: Miss Fanny HASKELL is "meeting with gratifying success in her dancing-class" at that place. Recently a daring robbery took place at the residence of Col. A.F. ODELL, of Middleport, the thief securing some $300. Mr. G.W. SNOW, of Lima, came near death by gas suffocation a few nights since by his coal stove pipe becoming disjointed, thus suffering the gas to escape into his sleeping-room. Robert HAYES, son of Dr. S.L. HAYES, formerly of Le Roy, set fire to the schoolhouse, in which he was teaching, at East Bloomfield recently. It is believed he temporarily deranged. A German named John STAYER, who resides at Hunt's Hollow, threw himself under the wheels of a locomotive at Portage a few days since and his body was severed in two by the wheels. + Indian Names. The Indian name of Batavia was Decongowa--meaning "The great hearing place." Why thus named we don't know. Rochester was Gaskosago--"At the Falls." Brockport was Gwehtaanecarnundotch--and that long word means only "Red or bloody village." Pine Hill was Tocasoca--"Pine lying up." Oak Orchard Creek was Dageanogunt--meaning "Two sticks coming together." + Linden. One day last week Mr. L.C. DURGEE of this place, undertook to cross the mill dam on the ice with his team. The ice broke, and L.C. with sleigh and team, went down. Water about three feet deep--mud, depth unknown. The neighbors rallied and with much difficulty extricated man and team, wet and chilled, but unhurt. Moral--"Be sure you're right" before you "go ahead" on a mill dam. Ira NORTON of Linden, killed two lusty porkers one day last week, the weight of one being 580 lbs. and the other 500 lbs. He says he did not feed them much. Our village and vicinity were thrown into a great excitement on Monday morning last by the announcement that Wm. WEBBER had turned over his entire stock of goods and property to Nelson BLOOD, for the benefit of his creditors, and had left for parts unknown. He had left, to be handed to Nelson BLOOD, a package, which, on being opened, was found to contain a statement of his indebtedness and an inventory of his assets, with request that Mr. B. would settle his indebtedness, so far as the property left would do it. Long credits seem to have been the "rock" on which Mr. WEBBER foundered. He was, and is yet, regarded by his old neighbors as a well-meaning and honest, though unfortunate, man. + Local Record. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. MILLER of Le Roy are wintering in Florida. Taxes must now be paid. Mr. WEBBER, the collector, receives at the St. James. Merry Christmas! with all the blessing essential to make it such, is the Batavian's heart-felt wish to its patrons. The Post Office will be closed for the day, at 12 o'clock, noon, Christmas day. Let those interested govern themselves accordingly. "May SHELBY," the colored individual who stole the rings from Mrs. WALLACE at the Central House, was sent to the workhouse for four months. Mrs. STARR, widow of the late Samuel STARR, of Pavilion, died at her residence in that village on Thursday night, 17th inst., of cancer of the stomach. A Good Thing.--A week ago last Sunday evening, the pastor of the M.E. church in this village publicly announced from his pulpit that he would never again pass fermented wine in administering the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. On Sunday last was communion service at that church and the wine passed was unfermented. May other pastors follow his example. + Big-Day's Work.--On Monday last Geo. TRUMBLE, of this village, fitted 102 horseshoes in eight hours, and Mr. Robert CLARK drove the same. On Wednesday afternoon, from one to five o'clock, the same men put on sixty-eight shoes. Blacksmiths, near or far, who can or have beat this, are requested to report. George and Robert are a "full team" in the horse-shoeing business. + -to be cont'd.- submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Bits & Pieces Part 15 Unknown Newspaper (Probably The Attica News) Genesee/Wyoming Co. June 18, 1907 Esther Melissa PARISH was married to Clarence Raymond STROH. (No place - probably Alexander, Genesee Co. NY) - - - - - - - - - - Double Wedding Miss GARDNER, Leon H. D. BROWN-Miss BROWN, Albert GOODENBURY Alexander, Nov. 29, 1907-A double wedding, in which the people of Alexander and Bethany are interested, took place at the home on Oak Street of the officiating clergyman in Batavia on Wednesday afternoon (November 27, 1907) at 5 o'clock, when the Rev. Charles P. COLLETT married Miss Myrtle Mae GARDNER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward GARDNER of Alexander, to Leon H. D. BROWN of Despatch, and Miss Fern BROWN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. BROWN of West Bethany, to Albert GOODENBURY of Batavia. Miss GARDNER and Mr. BBROWN went to Batavia on the Erie at 4 o'clock and were joined by Miss BROWN and Mr. GOODENBURY, all proceeding at once to the parsonage. Miss GARDNER wore her traveling suit of Alice blue cloth and a white hat. Miss BROWN was gowned in a suit of navy blue and wore a hat to match. The young couples left on a short western trip, after which Mr. and Mrs. BROWN will go to the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Walter BROWN in Despatch, for the winter, and Mr. and Mrs. GOODENBURY will reside in Batavia. - - - - - - - - - - June 17, 1908 COPSEY-THOMAS Wedding The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank THOMAS of Main Street was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, when their daughter, Helen May, was united in marriage to John J. COPSEY, Jr., of this village. The bride is one of Attica's most charming young women, well known in social and musical circles. The groom is equally well known as a young man of sterling qualities and occupies a position of trust with Union Stock Yards Bank of Buffalo. The house was beautifully decorated with a profusion of ferns, palms and cut flowers. The parlors were festooned with ropes of asparagus, and roses radiating from the central chandelier. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Warren NEVIUS, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in the presence of only the immediate families and most intimate friends. At precisely 4 o'clock Miss Eleanor MEYERS of Springville gave a most delightful rendition of "Oh Promise Me", at the conclusion of which, to the music of Lohengrin's bridal chorus, played by the Misses KRAUSS, the wedding party entered the parlors. Miss Frances BENEDICT, cousin of the bride, gowned in pink silk mull with Cluney lace and carrying a bouquet of pink sweet peas, acted as bridesmaid, and Wm. J. COPSEY, brother the groom, was best man. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of French batiste with filet lace and carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of the valley, the only ornament being a pearl pendant, the gift of the groom. She was the recipient of many beautiful gifts, which were tastefully arranged in an upper room. After the usual congratulations, dainty refreshments were served. Covers were laid at the bride's table for fifteen, the color scheme being pink and white. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. COPSEY will return to Attica for the summer. No cards. - - - - - - - - - SCOTT-LEWIS Alexander, June 26, 1908 The marriage of Miss Ella V. LEWIS and Ewart T. SCOTT, both of Alexander, took place at the residence of the Rev. C. E. BASCOM in Attica on Wednesday. (Handwritten date June 24, 1908) The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Mame LEWIS and Albert REHORN. The bride word a gown of Copenhagen blue. The young couple left for a short eastern trip.

Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State November 4-1887 The Skeleton of a Woman Found in a Box on a Train. Elmira, N.Y. - A box of bones, which proved upon examination to be the skeleton of a woman, was found on a Lehigh Valley train Saturday. Conductor RAYMOND says he stopped his train just outside of the city limits of Elmira and that the box was not on board then. When next he went over his train at Waverly he found it, and he concludes from this that the ghastly freight must have been put on board at Elmira. The bones are all disjointed, and the top of the skull is sawed evenly off. The skeleton, though not much decayed, has the appearance of having laid in the earth for some time. There are no marks on the box which give any clue as to where it came from. + Horse Thieves Captured. Sharon, Pa.-After a hot pursuit of three days the thieves who made a wholesale horse raid through Hickory township and stole some valuable stock, have been overtaken at Canandaigua, N.Y., and the booty recovered. A telegram announcing the fact Saturday night gives no particulars. + Sanitary science has worked much good, but it has disseminated much nonsense. Now it is the manufactured article which is big with the germs of death; now the water; now the air; now the milk. If half that has been written of these subjects were true, there would be no further need for agitation. All the people would have been dead long ago. As a matter of fact purity is an essential in any article of popular consumption. Every body knows this, and as a rule, an effort is made to procure that which is pure. When such end can not be accomplished, sickness and perhaps death may result. But the theory that every thing known is full of germs of fatality seems incompatible with the fact that people continue to live. + Unwise Colored Voters. Words of Wisdom from the Pen of Hon. Frederick Douglass. There is a class of colored mug-wumps who have been led by unwise or corrupt motives farther away from the line of political duty than the white mugwumps. A member of the colored race who votes to place or continue in power the surviving elements of the pro-slavery and rebel Democratic party is untrue to the cause of human freedom, is an ingrate as regards the party that enfranchised his race, and if he talks in defense of his apostacy he utters nothing but chattering idiocy. Frederick DOUGLASS has recently written for publication a letter on this subject. It should be read by every colored man and by every white man, for its general truth and for the lesson that it teaches the colored and the white man alike. Mr. DOUGLASS says: "There is no question that, whatever may have been the faults and shortcomings of the Republican party, it has been, first, and last, the party of justice, liberty and progress. It is also plain that, in whatever the Democratic party has yet done in the same direction, it has derived its inspiration from the example set by the Republican party. It, in fact, has worn, when it has worn any thing tolerably decent, the old shoes and second-hand clothing of the Republican party. Of course I am glad to have the Democratic party follow the Republican, even in the ragged and worn-out garments with which it now and then covers itself. But that party is altogether too slow of foot, too heavily burdened with its ugly record and the solid South to be safely trusted to lead in the cause of liberty, enlightenment and progress. It is bad enough to have that party hanging on the skirts of the Republican party, doing its best to hinder it and dragged forward by it, but it is far more mischievous to thrust it in front where it can block the way of the Republican party." In regard to the colored men who from mere eccentricity of thought and habit, or from worse impulses, vote the Democratic ticket, he says: "It is a matter of deep surprise and regret that once in a while we find a colored man in a Northern state using his pen and tongue in denunciation of the Republican party and in laudation of the Democratic party. No honest Democrat to-day can respect either the head or the heart of the black citizen who pretends to be a Democrat and urges other black men to support the Democratic ticket." But he reaches the root of the matter in describing the present condition of colored men at the South under Democratic rule--unable to obtain justice in the courts, the victims of violence everywhere, robbed by violence and fraud of the suffrage with which they were clothed by the Nation, and helpless at the feet of their old taskmasters. This graphic and forcible passage is as follows: "If I could go upon the stump, as you have honored me by asking me to do, I would endeavor to impress upon the colored citizens of the State of New York the great and paramount importance of a Republican victory. I would endeavor to show them that such a victory would tend to the promotion of their cause. For, disguise it as we may, the welfare of the colored people North and South has not yet passed the line of danger. While the negro[sic] can be dragged from railroad cars in the South, for no fault but the color of his skin; while he can be sold into slavery on the mere pretense of crime; while he can be doomed to work in chain-gangs while others are only put in prison for offenses against the law; while he is presumed, when accused, to be guilty until he can prove his innocence; while he is subjected to the lynch law and the halter without the pretense of judge, jury, advocate or legal accusers; while he is compelled to work for nominal wages and defrauded by store orders; while he is deprived of equal means afforded to all the other classes and colors for the education of his children, and while a Republican Senate passes a bill for such equal education and a Democratic House of Representatives votes down the measure of enlightenment and statesmanship; while he may be driven from the ballot-box and his vote goes uncounted--it may be safely said that the negro[sic] has a cause, which will be favorably affected by a Republican victory in New York and the Nation; and disastrously affected by a Democratic victory." As long as the Democratic party holds under its control the solid South, this will be the condition of the colored race there. Every vote cast to sustain Democratic ascendancy in any Northern State has a direct and powerful effect in continuing Democratic domination at the South. A colored man who votes a Democratic ticket votes in favor of excluding the colored men of the South from the ballot box, in favor of denying them civil rights and the benefits of education, in favor of kuklux methods in administration, and in favor of the virtual re-establishment of slavery wherever it was abolished by the National ordinances. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************

Bits & Pieces Part 14 Genesee or Wyoming Co.1906-1907 Unknown newspaper SPRAGUE-SMILEY Wedding at the Home of the Bride's Parents at East Pembroke. East Pembroke, Dec. 27, 1906-The home of Mr. and Mrs. Smiley was the scene of a happy event yesterday noon, when their daughter, Ruth May, was united in marriage to Earl Adelbert SPRAGUE of Dansville by the Rev. George J. SEARLES. About 25 relatives of the contracting parties were present, including several from Batavia and Dansville. The house was prettily decorated and the ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreens and Christmas bells. The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of white. She received many beautiful gifts. After a repast had been served, Mr. and Mrs. SPRAGUE left, followed by the best wishes of a host of friends, for a short trip. They will live in Dansville. BRADLEY-MASON Pavilion Young Many Wedded Daughter of a Buffalo Clergyman. Pavilion, Feb. 1, 1907-A pretty home wedding took place at No. 71 Richlawn Street, Buffalo, at noon on Wednesday, when Bessie E., only daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. A. H. MASON, formerly of Pavilion, was united in marriage to Robert Lee BRADLEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. BRADLEY of this place. The ceremony was performed by the father of the bride, the pair standing underneath an arch of smilax and pink carnations. The bride, who was unattended, wore a becoming going away gown of garnet chiffon broadcloth, with white satin vest and trimmings, and carried a shower bouquet of Bride roses. After the ceremony the bridal company of 16 persons partook of dinner, the table decorations being smilax and pink carnations. Mr. and Mrs. BRADLEY left on an early train for Albany, going thence to New Jersey, where they will spend a few weeks with relatives of the bride. On their return they will live for a time with the parents of the groom. --Born to Mr. and Mrs. Allan AYRAULT of Medina, Saturday evening, October 12th, 1907, a ten-pound son. Pictures of Mr. and Mrs. Harry KENDALL THAW RYAN-PHILLIPS Alvin RYAN of Alexander was married to Miss Jennie PHILLIPS of East Pembroke at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Batavia last Thursday afternoon (no date given) Rev. John R. ADAMS performed the ceremony. SCHUM-HECHAN A very pretty wedding took place at St. Vincent's church Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, when Miss Mary SHEEHAN was united in marriage to Mr. Raymond SCHUM. The bride, who was becomingly attired in a blue gown, was attended by her sister, Miss Kathryn SHEEHAN; Mr. Carlton SCHUM acted as best man. After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Kathryn SHEEHAN. Mid showers of rice, the happy couple departed on the 12:35 train for a brief western trip. After February 15, (no year) they will be at home to their many friends on the farm in East Bennington recently purchased by the groom. AYRAULT-GOWANS January 29, 1907 Wedding of an Attica Young Lady, Who is Well Known in Batavia. Miss Katherine D. GOWANS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James GOWANS, was married in Attica on Tuesday to J. Allen AYRAULT of Mt. Morris. Dr. V. A. DECOT and Dr. J. V. GOWANS of Buffalo were the attendants. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on East Avenue in Attica. Miss GOWANS is well known in Batavia, having visited here on several occasions. She is a distant relative of the DECOT brothers, the tailors and Dr. DECOT is their cousin. The couple came to Batavia and took a New York Central train for Syracuse.

Genesee co., Apr 11-1881 "The transportation rates across the ocean are cheaper than before in years, and it would appear that the poor of the old country are taking advantage of this opportunity to emigrate to the land of the really free and truly brave." Just a little historical side note to the 1881 article "The Emigrant Boom". Increased use of the steam engine on ships is part of what made transportation cheaper. Railroads were also competing for passengers, which reduced ticket fares. Tariffs were in place by the US on foreign imports to protect our booming industries. Obviously this hurt the economy in Europe. So rather than give up their trades they brought their trades to America. If ya can't beat um join um! By 1882 the US imposed its first laws restricting immigration. Fifty cents a head upon entry, and no convicts, insane, or people who would end up becomming the publics responsibility. Also the Exclusion Act was passed which barred Chinese immigration for 10 years. It was nothing racial against Chinese, but econimic. They were brought over in droves since the 1860s as cheap labor to build the transcontinential railroads. OK I'm done... ;-) Knowing more about history makes you take the world news less seriously. Over the summer, I believe, the US added a tariff on imported steel, so the American steel union workers could compete price wise. See nothing in America has changed. -- 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/

The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 17-1899 Mere Mention. Only one tramp partook of jail food and slept on a jail bed over Sunday. The Art League will meet with Mrs. George A. PAGE tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Miss Harriet May MILLS will attend the meeting of the Political Equality club tonight and make a few remarks. John BRIGGS assisted the Rev. H.H. LEGETT of Bushville in the religious services at the county jail yesterday afternoon. + Go to the First Baptist church tomorrow evening and enjoy a rare musical and literary treat. Admission 10 cents. + Area News. Somebody put powder in the pipe of Ignatz MADUSKI, a Buffalo dockhand, and two of his fingers were blown off. Miss Mary L. WELCH of Brockport, sister of James C. WELCH, formerly of Batavia, died last night, aged 29 years. Four-year-old Gertrude WALTERS of Lockport was badly burned on Saturday as a result of playing about a bonfire. Willis H. HEVENOR, a Medina clerk, and Mrs. Lucy BOSTWICK, widow of Dr. BOSTWICK of Carlyon, were married yesterday. Dr. T.H. CALLAHAN, for 28 years secretary of Dr. R.V. PIERCE's World's Medical Dispensary in Buffalo, died yesterday, aged 66 years. Mrs. James W. ADAMS of Brockport died on Saturday night, aged 68 years. She was a granddaughter of Hiel BROCKWAY, founder of Brockport. The clergyman who was thrown from his buggy in Buffalo, a few days ago was not Bishop QUIGLEY, but a priest who resembles him. About 2,000 packages of seed potatoes will be sent by the Agricultural department in Washington to be planted in Buffalo municipal. potato farms. George SAVAGE, for many years manager of the orchid conservatory in Rochester and one of the most noted orchidists in the country, died yesterday, aged 54 years. Mrs. Sarah BAILEY, aged 26 years, is under arrest in Buffalo on charge of setting fire to the house in which her husband, from whom she had just separated, was sleeping. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. DAWUSKY, Rochester young people, were found dead on Saturday. They were poisoned, but by whom is a mystery. A 4-year-old daughter is left an orphan. Sidney PERKINGS, George STOCKINGS and Benjamin SUTTON were arrested for fishing with nets in Conesus Lake on Saturday. PERKINS was fined $50 and STOCKINGS $25, while SUTTON was held for trial. Mrs. Delia NEWMAN, 26 years old and a bride of three weeks, and Mrs. Mary PROBST, 72 years old, quarreled over a piece of wood in Buffalo on Saturday and the former, it is alleged, struck the latter, whose condition is serious. + Cadets in LeRoy. The Cadet Drill corps attended the M.E. church services last evening in a body and made a fine appearance. The church was well filled and many boys and girls who had been specially invited were in attendance. + Two Weddings. Two weddings will take place in the Catholic society on Wednesday: George WALDRON to Miss Mame GALLAGHER at the parsonage and Mr. PHILABAN to Mrs. COUTRY in the church. + From House to House. Russel LYMAN will move to the MOORE house on East Main street this week. F. WESTCOTT will move from East Main street to the JONES house near the Electric plant, where he is employed. + Long List of the Dead. Locke McDONALD of Bergen. Locke, McDONALD, who lived with his uncle, L.. McLEAN, three miles north and half a mile east of this village, and who was employed as buttermaker in the Cold Spring creamery, died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock of pneumonia, aged 35 years. He leaves a wife, who is a sister of Cornelius FARNAM and Mrs. James TIMMONS of this village, and one child. The funeral will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. J. R. ADAMS officiating. Mrs. James HALE of Oakfield. Mrs. Grace D. HALE, wife of James HALE, died on Friday afternoon at her home, about three miles from this village, after a short illness of typhoid fever, aged 68 years. Besides her husband she is survived by four sons and one daughter: Jay and William O. HALE of this village, Thomas HALE of Wheatville and Mrs. Mary BURR of Alabama. The funeral services were held this afternoon in the M.E. church. The interment was in Batavia. Mrs. Frank MOORE of Batavia. Mrs. Mary A. MOORE, wife of Frank MOORE of No. 25 Central avenue, died at 2 o'clock this afternoon from peritonitis. Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, aged one week; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barney LYN of Lime Rock,and a sister, Miss Eliza LYNCH. Mr. and Mrs. MOORE were united in marriage at St. Peter's church in Le Roy on June 16, 1897. William CHENEY, Formerly of Batavia. William CHENEY, who died in Buffalo a few days ago, aged 84 years, lived in Batavia when a young man. On June 19, 1837, he was married to Miss Rosetta MILLS of Batavia, who survives him. He also leaves one daughter, Mrs. A.S. GORDON of Buffalo. + Bodily pain loses its terror if you've a bottle of Thomas' Eclectic Oil in the house. Instant relief in cases of burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any sort. + Today's Briefs from the Wires. Schenectady.-Colonel William J. BRYAN arrived here from New York today and will speak here tonight. New York.-Transactions at the opening were very large and considerable strength was displayed in some stocks. Saratoga.-All the rivers and streams in the Adirondacks have been rising since Saturday and a sweeping flood is feared. + Fatality in Rochester. The boiler of the Standard ale brewery in this city blew up today, killing Engineer Thomas COSTELLO. The boiler house was blown to atoms. + Now. Soon comes the time you would like to have your garden in good shape for the season. Paul LIEBSCH, the West End florist, will take charge of it at a very reasonable price for the season, as he has secured first-class hands. Give him a call. Phone 24-m. + In County Court. The April term of County Court opened in the Court House in Batavia at 10 o'clock this morning, with Judge Safford E. NORTH presiding. Two handsome bouquets of roses, carnations, and sweet peas, donated by Sheriff HEAL, adorned the Court's desk. Stenographer George H. THORNTON of Buffalo, Special Deputy County Clerk Francis L. HAWES and Crier George W. THAYER were in their usual places. The only case ready for trial was that of the People against Elmer K. RAY of Pavilion charged with felonious assault in the second degree, alleged to have been committed upon Cynthia May BEMAN of Pavilion, aged 16 years, on February 15, 1898. District Attorney RANDALL appears for the People and WATSON & WATSON for the defendant. + Deaths of School Teachers. Le Roy.-John B. McPHERSON died at his home on the Creek road at midnight on Saturday from pneumonia, aged 45 years. He was born on the farm where he died and was teaching in the Beulah district when he was taken ill three weeks ago. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters; his mother, one brother, Dr. P. J. McPHERSON of Millville, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles E. CLARK, of Belmont, and Miss Helen McPHERSON of Buffalo, a trained nurse. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Miss Martha MOE, daughter of A.L. MOE, died at 10 o'clock last night at her home east of Le Roy, after a lingering illness of several years, aged 32 years. She was a member of the Baptist church and was always active in church work until overtaken by ill health. Her many excellent qualities endeared her to a large circle of acquaintances. For a number of years she followed the profession of a school teacher. Besides her father she is survived by two brothers, Archibald of Le Roy and Addison, who lives in the West, and one sister, Luella. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the Rev. D.L. MARTIN officiating. Mrs. Grace R. BUCHANAN died on Saturday at her home at Linwood, aged 83 years. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow from the house. + Died at the Supper Table. Pavilion.-Seth C. BLOODGOOD, a lifelong resident of this town, died without warning while sitting at the supper table with his son and family on Friday. Mr. BLOODGOOD was 76 years old. He had been to the village early in the afternoon and was heard to remark that he was feeling pretty well. The cause of his death was heart disease. His sole survivor is his son, D.B. BLOODGOOD, who lives on the M.S. STARR farm and with whom he had made his home for many years. The funeral was held from the family residence today at 1 p.m. The interment was in Maplewood cemetery. The funeral of Peter CHRISTNER whose death occurred at his home at Pavilion Center on April 13th, was held from St. Mary's Catholic church on Saturday at 9 a.m. Mr. CHRISTNER was born in Switzerland about 67 yeas ago, and had been a resident of American for 47 years and of Pavilion 28 years. He is survived by four sons and three daughters. The burial was in Le Roy. + After a Brief Illness. Mrs. Michael SULLIVAN died suddenly at her home, No. 22 Harvester avenue, at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, aged 68 years. She had been ill only since Wednesday with rheumatism. She formerly lived in Byron, but had been a resident of Batavia 18 years. She had many friends in both towns and her death will be sincerely mourned. Besides her husband Mrs. SULLIVAN is survived by four sons, Dennis F. of Mt. Morris, D.M. of Rochester, John J. of Buffalo and Dr. J.J. SULLIVAN of Dunkirk; two daughters, Mrs. Mary DANABY of Akron and Mrs. Nellie HALEY of Buffalo; one brother, Jeremiah CASHMAN of Machias; one sister, Mrs. Thomas ROURKE of Byron, and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow, at 8:30 a.m. from the house and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's church. + HENSON Did Not Recover. Dr. F.L. TOZIER of Batavia and Dr. J.B. MILLER of Alexander amputated both of Albert HENSON's feet at the County House in Bethany on Saturday afternoon. HANSON appeared to rally well from the operation, but on account of his weakened condition he could not withstand it and died at 4 o'clock this morning. + More Soldiers Return. Members of the 202d Return Home. The Lehigh Valley special, bearing forty of the men, passed through without stopping at 8:55 a.m. It was made up of two day coaches and a Pullman car. The train originally had about 800 men on board, but most of them stopped off at Rochester. A streamer on the first coach announced that the train had 202d soldiers for passengers. The 22 Genesee county boys who were members of the regiment were as follows: Batavia-William COPE, Fred W. GRIFFIS, Joseph A. MICHAELS and Mortimer E. STRINGHAM of Company K; David L. PARSONS, Otto ACKERMAN and Peter CROWLEY of Company H, and Harry W. DODGE and Willis J. RUMSEY of Company I. Alexander-Corporal Lucius B. GREENE and George HARRISON of Company L, and Howard CARROLL of Company H. Elba-William BAUBE and Harvey MERRILL of Company F, and John F. DUGGAN of Company K. Oakfield-Charles L. PINDER, Zonoah REED and Alfred WATTS of Company I. Pembroke-Robert D. OWENS of Company I. Alabama-Stanton E. BARRETT of Company k, who obtained most of the Genesee county recruits. Le Roy-Charles H. VALENTINE of Company K. Bennett F. CROWELL of Batavia, who went out with Company K, was afterward transferred to a hospital corps and is now connected with the Regular Army. Charles C. BALDWIN of Alexander enlisted in Company L, but was discharged some time ago on account of physical disability. Elmer R. GRISWOLD of Buffalo, a former Batavian, was a corporal in the regiment. Albert M. STEELE went to Rochester this morning to turn out with the First Separate company, of which he is a member. This company participated in the welcoming home of the Rochester company of the 202d Regiment. Private COPE arrived from Rochester at 3:18 p.m. + Announcement. Dr. C.A. BEAN wishes to announce to the public that he has opened a dental office in rooms 3 and 4, D_t_ block, Batavia, N.Y. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt

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Bits & Pieces Part 13 The following are handwritten notes from my grandmother's scrapbook: Sept. 4th 1907 MC'KERNAN-HANKY The marriage of Miss Edith M. HANKEY daughter of Mr. Frank HANKEY to Mr. Hugh Child's MCKERNAN took place Wednesday (Sept. 4th, 1907) at St. Vincent's Church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edmund F. GIBBONS. Mr. and Mrs. MCKERNAN will make their home in Attica. Tuesday HARTMAN and BARTZ Henry HARTMAN and Clara BARTZ were married Sept. 3, 1907 by Rev. E. F. GIBBONS. BURDOFF-JOHNCOX Harry BURDOFF of Alexander and Miss Clara Margaret JOHNCOX were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother Mrs. Emma JOHNCOX of Corfu, Nov. 26th. The ceremony, being performed by the Rev. C. L. PARKHURST. Miss Florence BURDOFF was bridesmaid and Arthur JOHNCOX was Best man. (Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1907) Submitted by Kathy Helmer Kathle7297@aol.com

Bits & Pieces Part 12 Genesee/Wyoming Co. 1908 Unknown newspaper (May be The Attica News) Unknown 1908 John Hubert WARD, Who Weds an American Ambassador's Daughter. On several occasions the newspapers have had Miss Jean Templeton REID, daughter of Whitelaw REID, American ambassador to England, engaged to members of the British aristocracy, but each time the reports of an impending matrimonial event of interest to two nations proved premature. This time, however, there is an engagement sure enough, for the date for the wedding has been fixed, June 23, and all the preparations for the function are in progress. The lucky man is the Hon. John Hubert WARD, and he will not bring the daughter of the American ambassador a title, although is the son of a nobleman and brother of the present Earl of Dudley. He is not likely to inherit the latter's rank, but he received from his father's estate $1,500,000, so that with the millions in the REID family the couple is not in danger of coming to want. Miss REID had the Viscount ACHESON, Lord BROOKE and other sprigs of English nobility at her feet, but for some reason none won her hand. Perhaps paternal advice had something to do with it. One time when Miss REID was connected in print with one of these noblemen Mr. REID declared: "The story that my daughter is engaged to marry a foreigner with a title is untrue. I hope when the time comes for her to marry she will choose an honest young American for a husband." Mr. WARD has a good record in the British military service. He was born in 1870 and educated at Eton. During the war in South Africa he served in the imperial yeomanry, and he has since had the benefit of experience in the British war office. He is equerry in waiting to King Edward, with whom he is said to be quite popular. (The newspaper clipping includes a dashing picture of "The Hon. John Hubert WARD") Also included on this page of the scrapbook are newspaper photos of: Mrs. John E. PARKES John E. PARKES Adelbert B. FARGO Submitted by Kathy Helmer kathle7297@aol.com

To All on the List............... The above mentioned gentleman sent the message in hopes of protecting/warning all of us. If you have a problem with that and think his warning or anyone else's warning regarding bugs, worms, insects, night crawlers, and viruses, verify the message and then as I did, politely send him an email personally to advise him of the situation. My Gosh, don't all of you think you have blown this all out of proportion? He is human just like the rest of us. Quit dragging it through the dirt. Be grateful and let it go!!! Remember to err is human to forgive is devine....... (Unknown author to me) Mary

In a message dated 8/30/02 3:04:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, NYGENESE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > In regards to your "Get this person off the list". Wilford Vasile is most > generous to all who ask for his help. He has helped me several times with > my > research. He thought the virus was real and his only act was trying to > warn > others. Sharon Kessler I haven't been following the virus thread closely. When I see that word, I disregard the message. In fact, I believe most lists ban reference to that word, and rightly so. However, if this Wilford Vasile is the same Wil Vasile who lives in LeRoy, NY, and I think he must be, then I too must add my praise of all the genealogy help he has given me and others. Also, I hope I am not telling tales out of school, but the Wil Vasile I know is legally blind, so this might account for his problem with the hoax. >From Nancy Rose