The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State March 28-1898 In Surrogate's Court. The will of Mrs. Julia N. JOHNSON, late of Batavia, was presented for probate in Surrogate's court today by her husband, Melvin A. JOHNSON, who is named as executor of the petition states that Mrs. JOHNSON owned real estate, the value of which will not exceed $22,500, and personal property valued at not more than $500. The will of Chauncey E. TILLOTSON, late of Pavilion, was admitted to probate and letters testamentary were issued to Jennette L. TILLOTSON, of Pavilion and Florence L. STANARD of Le Roy. The will of Francis BURNS, late of Bergen, was admitted to probate and letters testamentary were issued to Edward S. BURNS of Livonia Station and Hattie BURNS of Bergen. *** Thomas Passmore Dead. Byron.-Thomas PASSMORE, who had been afflicted with a cancer for over two years, died Saturday night at 11 o'clock at his home in Byron Center, where the family recently moved from his father's farm, aged 42 years. Mr. PASSMORE had been a great sufferer for the past year, begin treated by many different physicians without getting any relief. He leaves a widow and two children, aged nine and seven years, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John PASSMORE, of Stafford, and four brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held from the church at Byron Center tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The interment will be at Stafford. The K.O.T.M., of which he was a member, will take charge. A meeting will be held in the hall tonight. * Mrs. John Page of Stafford. Mrs. Grace PAGE, wife of John PAGE, died at her home in Stafford last evening at 6 o'clock from a complication of diseases, aged 69 years. She was a native of England and came to this country in 1866. She leaves three sons, John of Lima, O., Henry of Stafford and Thomas of Buffalo, and two daughters, Mrs. Stewart STREETER and Mrs. A.D. JOYCE of Memphis, Mich. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock from the house and at 2 o'clock from the Episcopal church at Stafford. * George D. Putman of Batavia. George D. PUTMAN, aged 35 years, died yesterday morning at 5:45 o'clock from pneumonia at his home on Chestnut street. He had been ill just a week. His wife is dead, but he leaves three children, Kenneth N., aged 13, Bertha A., aged 11, and Frank R., aged six years. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth PUTMAN, who lived with him, and one brother, James Norman PUTMAN. * S.S. Graves of Batavia. S.S. GRAVES, a native of Akron, but for a number of years a respected resident of Batavia, died last night,, aged 83 years. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. H.M. HASKINS and Mrs. W.H. HAYNES, all of Batavia. The funeral will be held from No. 131 State Street at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. The burial will be at Akron. *** He Designed the Capitol in Albany. Alameda, Cal.-Augustus LAYER, the architect, died at his home in Alameda. Among the notable structures he designed was the Canadian Parliament buildings, the State Capitol at Albany, N.Y., the New City Hall and Flood mansion at San Francisco and the Coleman and Flood residences at Menlo park. *** Indian Killed by the Cars. Harvey CARPENTER, an Indian, who was walking on Friday from Akron to the Cattaraugus Reservation, was struck by a locomotive before he had gone far and badly injured. He was taken to a Buffalo hospital, where he died late on Saturday night. He was 45 years old, and is said to have a brother living at Akron. *** Teapot Tipped Over. As a Result an Infant at South Alabama Was Quite Badly Scalded. The infant son of Albert MERKLE was very badly scalded by the overturning of a teapot a few days ago. Philip HOWLAND is moving on the farm which he purchased of Wade CHAMBERLAIN last fall. Mr. CHAMBERLAIN will move into the house vacated by Mr. HOWLAND. Nicholas PAILLE is moving into his farmhouse at Wheatville. Moses HITCHCOCK is making extensive repairs to the HALSEY house, which he recently purchased. Captain PASSMORE of the American Volunteers is moving his family into John WEST's house. John BAKER, who has been quite sick, is improving. Miss Nellie BAILEY has been visiting at Oakfield. Mrs. CANNER of Lockport has been spending a few weeks with her cousin, Mrs. Charles CHAMBERLAIN. *** The Population of Batavia Is about 8,000 and we would say at least one-half are troubled with some affection of the throat and lungs, as those complaints are, according to statistics, more numerous than others. We would advise all not to neglect the opportunity to call on their druggist and get a bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. Price 25 and 50c. Trial size free. Sold by all druggists. *** For Sale or Rent. House No.245 Washington avenue, hot and cold water, connected with range, furnace, bath and toilet. A bargain if sold before April 1st. Apply at Englehart & Avery's, corner Main and Walnut street. * For Sale or Exchange. For a farm. Fine, large stone feed mill, doing a good business. Apply for particulars, by mail or at the mill, to R.M. PARKERSON, Morganville, N.Y. * Special Notices. The Hallock Anti-Clog Weeder and the Acme pulverizing harrow are the best in the world. Farmers should see them before buying. For sale by Edward RUMSEY, Oakfield road, Batavia, N.Y. Steam Carpet Cleaning-Prices reduced ingrain and rag 2 1/2 cents per yard, brussel and all others 3 cents per yard. Orders left at McKenzie, Ryan & Storms and Patterson store, will receive prompt attention. Telephone 50-1. G.G. COPE, No. 113 Harvester avenue. Notice to Farmers-I am located in Batavia for the present with my Cyclone bean cleaner. Farmers wishing their beans cleaned at home will do well to address me at the postoffice. My charges are two cents per bushel. George CULVER. Mattress-Spring beds, couches made and repaired at reasonable rates by William H. BROWN, No. 10 Swan street. Cane seat chairs reseated and furniture packed for shipment. Also furniture polish for sale. * Village Property for Sale. Building lots for sale-Cheapest and best building lots in town, at bargain prices, on easy terms. Fisher park and extension of Chase park. $100 to $400. Apply at the Bank of Genesee. * Live Stock for Sale. Good general purpose horse, for work or road. New milch cow, also shoats and pigs. D.G. FRASER, Alexander road. Two mares five years old, one by Almonarch the other by St. Gothard. Broken, single and double, weight about 1000 each, 15 1/2 hands high. Extra roadsters, perfectly sound. Also 3 work horses, weight 1200 to 1300 each, and a one horse wagon and democrat wagon. Apply to Stephen OREHAN. * Garbage Removed. Garbage removed from private houses for 15 cents a week. Also ashes and night soil removed. Orders may be left at Fred STAKLE's. Henry RANSIER. No. 107 Oak street. * Money to Loan For first mortgages on real estate. Arthur E. CLARK, corner Main and Bank streets, Batavia, N.Y. * Village Property to Buy. To Rent-A house on Ross street. Apply to Thomas DELBRIDGE. For Sale-lots on good streets. Apply to Dr. H.S. HUTCHINS. To Rent-House on Columbia avenue, nearly new and in first-class condition. Cement cellar. Formerly occupied by Merril P. HYDE. Inquire of C.F. PRESCOTT. To Rent-House No. 35 Vine street. Inquire of Mrs. Eva A. SMITH, corner Vine and East Main street. To Rent-Half double house in rear of No. 37 State street. Apply to Mrs. W.R. WEBSTER, No. 216 East Main street. To Rent-Store No. 76 Main street, April 1st. Enquire of George O. VOLZ or J.H. WOOD. * Rooms to Rent. Desirable rooms in suite for light housekeeping. Low rents to good tenants. Apply to O.W. STICKLE, at Farmers' Bank. *** submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************