****************** Spirit of the Times Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 24-1886 # 6 Corfu Chronicles. H.D. VanDeBOGART shortly contemplates building an addition to the front part of his house. Dr. E.C. SMITH has removed his office and now occupies the entire suit of rooms over the McGREGGOR block. Sohn[sic] STILES has returned from Ohio, whither he went last week to recover the horse recently stolen from him. Andrew LETCH of Darien, has rented one of the CURTIS houses on Railroad avenue and moved therein with his family. On Friday afternoon of last week the Ladies' Mission in Society held a meeting at the residence of Mrs. Ro__ayne LONG>.Chas. S. JACK has purchased the livery outfit recently owned by _.N. HOPKINS, which he will run in connection with his hotel. The blacksmith shop of B.N. HOPKINS recently destroyed by fire, is to be immediately re-built and run by Frank BURTON. Frank is a good blacksmith and is sure of a good custom. During the severe thunder storm one night last week lightning struck the barn of Andrew SWINTON, who resides in London, north east of here, and burned up a small stack of hay for Truman WATERMAN. John KEICHER also had two cows killed by lightning at the same time. On Tuesday evening of this week the Presbyterian Society of this village held their postponed lawn fete at the residence of Mr. John BOICE, two miles east of here. We understand that the Lincoln sisters, formerly connected with the Bijo Variety Theatre of Buffalo, were among the attractions of the evening. Mr. L. F--ss and Miss Ada, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Wm. HALY, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents last Saturday evening, Rev. Mr. SMITH, pastor of the M.E. church of this village, presiding. They left Monday for two weeks' tour in Canada, where Mr. F. formerly resided. Chas. ADAMS of Buffalo, accompanied by a friend, were in town over Sunday, the guests of Mr. A.'s parents. Mr. STONE of Cowlesville was the guest over Sunday of his niece, Mrs. W.D. EDWARDS. Ed. PECK of Batavia, has been engaged as a clerk in the Central hotel. Willett JONES, who for the past few days has been visiting friends here, has returned to Rochester, where he is engaged in the street car barns of that city. Mrs. Ida FARNHAM of Buffalo is visiting at the residence of James FARNHAM. Nicholas BENDER, the tailor, has been out of town for a few days, rusticating, we presume. Wm. TAYLOR of Buffalo, formerly a resident here, was in town over Sunday visiting relatives. ** Death of Mrs. Sheffield. The sudden death of Mrs. Fanny JONES SHEFFIELD which occurred on Saturday last was a sad shock to her many friends in Batavia. Since her illness, about July 1st, she has been doing very nicely and her rapid recovery and gain of strength was a matter of congratulation in the household. On the day of her death she was unusually well and was sitting up. Soon after eleven o'clock in the forenoon she suddenly lost consciousness and in a few minutes was dead, death resulting from paralysis of the heart. It is less than a year ago that Mr. and Mrs. SHEFFIELD were married--July 30th, '85, and her death falls upon the bereaved husband with crushing force. Mrs. SHEFFIELD was the daughter of the late Alvah JONES and was in her twenty-third year. She was of a kind and affectionate disposition and greatly beloved among her acquaintances for her amiability and pleasant manners. Hearty sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband and widowed mother in their sad affliction. A little babe, three weeks old, survives the mother. ** Ferrin-Fargo. The marriage of Mr. Frank G. FERRIN and Miss Kate L.. FARGO took place at the St. James Episcopal church in Wednesday afternoon last in the presence of a large and fashionable audience of invited guests. The interior of the church was beautifully decorated with flowers and foliage an the occasion was a most happy one. The best man was Mr. Charles J. FERRIN, brother of the groom, and the ushers were Mr. Fred TOWN and Mr. Adna G. BOWEN of this village, and Dr. Frank H. POTTER of Buffalo and Mr. E.H. HALL of Norwich, Conn. The groom is one of the well known produce firm of Ferrin Bros. & Co., and the bride is the daughter of Mr. R.S. FARGO, of Ellicott avenue. Both are well known in Batavia and have many friends who wish for them a life full of happiness and prosperity. ** Attempted Suicide in Alabama. Last Saturday evening,the wife of John JOSLIN, an Alabama farmer, attempted to commit suicide by shooting twice at her breast. The first shot went wide of the intended mark and penetrated her clothing; the second shot struck a rib and was deflected from its course, making a severe flesh wound and passing out after following along the bone several inches, fracturing it. She was found lying upon the floor unconscious by her mother, Mrs. James GRICE. No cause is know to exist that should prompt her to commit such an act. Her domestic life was pleasant and agreeable and she lived very happily with her husband. She was attended by Dr. ZURHORST and is progressing nicely toward recovery. *** With bright eyes and elastic step, yet gray, lusterless hair. It is unnatural, needless. Parker's Hair Balsam will restore the black or brown prematurely lost, cleanse from all dandruff, and stop its falling. Don't surrender your hair without an effort to save it. *** The beautiful Contata of Queen Esther will be rendered by Prof. LANE assisted by the choir at the Oakfield Temperance Assembly on Saturday evening, Aug. 7th. *** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************