Batavia, Genesee County, New York State Progressive Batavian September 28-1894 Land Office Dedication. The Great Day Approaching Knight Templars of Batavia and Rochester to Join the Parade Bishop Ryan Accepts an Invitation to Assist Evidences multiply day by day, as the time is set for the dedication of the Old Holland Purchase Land Office approaches, of the great interest taken in it by distinguished residents of the Holland Purchase, as well as by the "Old Settlers," "Old Defenders," and other citizens. The following letter from the Bishop of Buffalo to Judge North, chairman of the program committee, is a case in point: Buffalo, Sept. 25, 1894. Safford E. North, Esq., Dear Sir:- Reaching home after a few days' absence on duty through the diocese, I beg to acknowledge your esteemed favor of the 21st inst., inviting me to take part with the citizens of Batavia in consecrating the monument to the memory of Robert Morris, of Revolutionary fame. I am sincerely thankful for the same, and will consider it an honor to accept the invitation, and share with yourself and the other distinguished citizens of our country, who on the 13th of October will be with you, in doing honor to those who deserve a sacred remembrance for what they have done and left to us all, as an inheritance which we should never forget. Thanking you again for your kind remembrance, I beg to remain, Most respectfully yours, &c., S.W. Ryan, Bp. of Buffalo. The general committee for the land office dedication arrangements met at the court house Tuesday evening and transacted the following business: Judge North reported that he had received word from the Indian Band, saying that they would take part in the ceremonies; also word has been received from Mr. Doctor saying the Indians at the Reservation would do all they could to help make the dedication a success. Chairman Dodgson of the platform committee showed a diagram of the seats and platform to be erected at the State Park. It was moved and carried that 500 seats be sold as reserved seats at 50 cents each and that 2,000 seats be provided at 25 cts. each. The printing committee was authorized to get 10,000 official programs printed for free distribution. The railroad committee reported that all the railroads would bring people to Batavia and return for about half fare. The music committee have purchased the needed music and are now drilling a large chorus for the occasion. The invitations have been engrossed and will be sent out this week. The ways and means committee reported that they have raised $505 by subscription, Mrs. Richmond and Mrs. Kenny each giving $100 of that sum. Herbert P. Woodward was appointed to organize a committee to solicit people to become members of the Historical Society on the day of the dedication. The matter of arches was left to the platform committee to report at the next meeting. The Gun Company has offered to loan guns to the young men who are to join in the parade as hunters. John Hamilton is to make a marble tablet to be placed over the front door of the Land Office. * * Emery-Day This Thursday, evening, at 8 o'clock Mr. Augustus EMERY, employed at Bergman's, and Miss Alice DAY, of Batavia, will be united in marriage by Rev. C.A. JOHNSON. The ceremony will take place at the bride's residence, 23 Center street, and the happy couple will go East on a bridal tour. Miss DAY is a daughter of Mr. Elijah DAY, who lives in the west part of the town, and Mr. EMERY's people reside in Pittsford. They have many friends in Batavia and we join with them in congratulating. * * Spaulding-Kendall. Miss Ida May KENDALL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. KENDALL on Clifton Ave., and Mr. Wm. L. SPAULDING, of Pittsburg, Pa., were married at the bride's home on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Thos. CARDUS. The young couple will please accept congratulations. * * Schlenker-Thomas. Wm. G. SCHLENKER, salesman with J.B. & H. HEWITT, and Miss Lizzie THOMAS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter THOMAS, on Dellinger avenue, were united in marriage on Tuesday morning by Father BROUGHAM at his residence on East Main street, Charles THOMAS, of Washington, D.C., a brother of the bride, acted as best man, and Miss Jennie HART< of Cohocton, was bridesmaid. The young couple are well known in Batavia and the congratulations will e many., * * Miss Farrell Breaks Her Arm. Miss Susan FARRELL, who for years has conducted a millinery store over No. 78 Main street, fell on Saturday last and broke her right arm. While standing on a chair engaged in hanging a picture in her room, her foot caught in the tidy and she fell backward, breaking the bones of her wrist. Dr. TOZIER was called and is attending her. * * An Action for Divorce. John LINGFIELD, of Attica, has commenced an action in the supreme court for divorce against his wife, Rosalie LINGFIELD, who now resides in Buffalo. The parties formerly resided in Genesee county. Mrs. LINGFIELD has engaged W.C. WATSON as her counsel and will defend the action. * * Runaway in Bethany. Last week while Prof. E.J. HYDE and his daughter Miss Lillian, of West Bethany, were returning home from Attica, the horse was frightened by the flying arms of a Dutchman, who was digging portholes on the roadside, and ran away. The buggy was overturned and the occupants thrown out. Fortunately they escaped with only slight bruises. The buggy was considerably damaged. The porthole digger was frightened as much as the horse when he saw the runaway. * * Sudden Death. Geo. A. ISAAC, son of Emanuel ISAAC and partner with his father in the carriage making business at Oakfield, died very suddenly on Sunday. He went out into the garden for a stroll, and stooping over to pull up a weed a blood vessel burst and he died in about ten minutes. He leaves a widow and one son. He was a member of the Oakfield Lodge of Odd Fellows and the order took charge of the funeral, which was held on Tuesday. A number of Batavia Odd Fellows attended the funeral. * * Lawinn Over a Horse. Wm. E. WEBSTER has brought an action against Ray F. OTIS, of Ellicott avenue, for damages alleged to have been received by him in a horse trade with the defendant. The parties joined issue on Tuesday before Justice DUNHAM, and the case will be tried by a jury Oct. 11th. W.C. WATSON is attorney for the defendant. * * A Good Selection. The FERRIN Bros. have engaged Mr. Jos. W. BURKE, of East Alexander, to take charge of their proud buying business in Batavia. They have made a good selection of a business manager, for Mr. BURKE is a very popular young farmer and an excellent business man. Mr. BURKE began work on Monday. * * submitted by L.Schmidt