****************** The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State February 12-1895 Fire in Pembroke. Edward Diver's House Destroyed-Overheated Stovepipe the Cause. East Pembroke.-The farmhouse belonging to Edward DIVER of this place located just northwest of North Pembroke, on what is known as the Fishell farm and occupied by his grandson, e.B. DIVER, was burned to the ground Monday forenoon. Most all of the household stuff that was below was saved. The house and contents were insured. The fire originated upstairs from an overheated pipe from a chunk stove in the parlor in which a fire had been started to keep the cellar from freezing. ** Snowbound Passengers Well Cared For. West Bergen.-Good luck favored the passengers on the westbound Southwestern limited which was snowbound here Sunday as the grocery and residence of F.H. SIZER were within a few yards of the disabled train and were well stocked with provisions. Meals were served at all hours during the day and all seemed well pleased with the accommodations. Considerable dissatisfaction existed among those on board against the management of the railroad company in allowing the train to leave Rochester when trains were stalled at Byron and other points ahead of them. ** Valentines at Smith's news and book store, 67 Main street. ** To the Republican Electors. Having had the misfortune to lose my eyesight and being unable to work, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Corporation collector. Robert BENNATE. ** An ad in THE NEWS--1,200,000 copies yearly--gets an enormous circulation. ** Don't fail to hear Prof. BRIGGS on Friday evening. Admission 15 cents. Good music will also be furnished. Doubtless many of Prof. BRIGG's old pupils residing near Batavia will be glad of this opportunity to meet him again. ** Did you ever visit a volcano? If not, hear Professor BRIGGS' lecture on Friday evening at the Presbyterian church. ** submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************