The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State September 27-1888 Mere Mention. The second trial of J.J. BRATT on a charge of cruelty to animals did not come off yesterday, having been adjourned to next Tuesday. The young Democrats of North State street had a pole raising Thursday evening in which a large crowd participated The pole stands 75 feet high, and from it a Cleveland & Thurman streamer waves. Col. SANFORD's lecture to-night will be in the Presbyterian church parlors. Subject: "Old Times and New." There were several runaways yesterday afternoon. One or two took place on the Fair ground and two or three in the village, one wrecked vehicle being on Bank street and another on East Main this morning. No damage of consequence was done. * Campaign portrait handkerchiefs for sale at Mackey's Bazaar. * The latest slang is, "Use Tulip Soap." * Personal. City Clerk PERRIN is confined to his home by a touch of rheumatism. Mr. Charles E. DENNISON of the Eastman Dry Plate Co. of Rochester, was in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. HOUGH have returned from Toronto, where they have been spending a fortnight. Dr. H.S. MORSE, who has been in Denver, Col., for the past two weeks, will return home to-morrow. The 'Batavian' says that Mr. George REDSHAW and Miss fanny KELSEY are to be married on Thursday evening, October 4th. * A large line of remnants and materials for fancy work at reduced prices now open, at L.J. TOMPKINS'. * This End of the State. The Brockport fair begins to-day and lasts through Saturday. Four new cases of small-pox were discovered in Buffalo yesterday and 1,000 persons were vaccinated. The Hon. Charles S. BAKER was yesterday re-nominated unanimously for Representative in Congress by the Republicans of Monroe county. Thomas MARRAN, a section hand on the Western New York & Pennsylvania railroad, was run over and killed by a switch engine in Buffalo yesterday. H.M. DUFUR of Vermont has challenged Jesse H. ROBINSON of Lockport to a collar-and-elbow wrestling match, "for from $100 to $500 a side." Probably ROBINSON will not put up the money. Dan SHELBY, the amusement man, formerly of Buffalo, has been running a circus in the South to hard luck. Creditors have attached the property which Mr. SHELBY is said to have transferred to his wife and manager, and employees clamor for their pay. * Charged with Robbing Editor Lewis. James MULLIGAN, a well-known Batavia printer, was arrested on the Fair ground yesterday afternoon and arraigned before Justice J.B. CROSBY, on a charge of burglary and larceny preferred against him by R.S. LEWIS, editor of the 'Batavian.' He waived examination and was committed to jail to await the action of the Grand Jury. MULLIGAN had a key to the 'Batavian' office and it is alleged that at different times, finding the office unoccupied, he entered and extracted small sums of money from the safe. * Matrimonial Events. Miss Jennie MORRIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George B. MORRIS, was married last evening at the residence of her parents on South street to Mr. Clarence A. ROBBINS of Alexander, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. R.L. WAITE of Alexander. The marriage of Miss Ella HOGAN and Mr. Daniel O'CONNOR, both of Batavia, took place at St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock. * Corfu News Matters. The Rev. A. SMITH and family left for their new home in Arkport this morning. Mrs. E.O. BRADLEY was in town over Sunday. Mr. R.H. PETERS of this place has returned home from the East, where he ahs been engaged in the telegraph business. Fred KIRTLAND, who has been ill for a few weeks past, is out again. * Tommy Dodd in Jail Again. Joseph WILKINSON, alias "Tommy DODD", yesterday made his escape from the County House, where he has been for some time past, and returned to Batavia. He was drunk this morning and Officer PLATO took him before Police Justice CROSBY, who sent him to jail for five days. * A Cup of Delicious Coffee. Wishing to please customers by selling the best, we have arranged with Wing Brothers & Hartt of Albany to sell in this vicinity their celebrated brands of selected coffee. A new method of roasting, lately discovered by this firm, retains the delicious oil and renders the coffee stronger, richer, and more inviting. Every bag is stamped Wing Brothers & Hartt. Skelley & Russell, Batavia. * Campaign candles in any quality, at Gleason's. * More Pensions and Bounty. A gentleman representing Milo B. STEVENS Co., Washington, D.C., can be seen at the Purdy House, during Friday, Sept. 28th, (day and evening) by persons desiring information concerning pensions, bounties, etc., or having claims which they may desire to have prosecuted by said attorneys. the present Congress has enacted several new laws, besides extending several old laws. * Political Meeting. Jefferson Club-Every member of the Jefferson Club is requested to meet at the Purdy House, Friday evening, Sept. 28th, at 7:30 o'clock. * Meeting. Rescue H.&L. Co.-A special meeting will be held this evening at 8 o'clock to make arrangements to attend the funeral of our late member Louis BERNARD. James SHORT, Jr., Pres. * Lost. Yesterday, on the Fair grounds or in Floral Hall, a changeable blue silk parasol. The finder will please leave the same at this office. * Wanted. Twenty men and boys to pick apples, apply to M.W. HAY, Batavia. A first-class coat and vest-maker. O.TOWN & Son. *** Before you buy a range, call and see the Paris Ideal Range! The finest ever manufactured, finest piece of work ever made for the kitchen. See the broiler arrangement! See the Oven Rake, Oven Door and Ventilated Oven! Every Stove warranted or No Sale! For Sale only at Schlenker's & Russell's. No. 7 State Street., Batavia, N.Y. *** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************