****************** Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 6-1893 Death of 'Squire Perry. Alexander George PERRY, one of the best known men in the town of Bethany, where he had lived upwards of sixty years, died at his home in the village of Linden at 8 o'clock this morning. His age was 83 years. The funeral will be held from the house on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, with interment at Bethany Center. Mr. PERRY is survived by his wife, two sons, George and Milford of Linden, and a daughter, Mrs. H.P. GARDNER, of Attica. For many years he was engaged in the milling trade at Linden, but of late had not devoted much of his time to the milling business, which as been in charge of his sons. He also was a large owner of real estate. Mr. PERRY was most prominent in politics. He was an active Republican and one of the party's wheelhorses in every campaign. He often represented Bethany in county conventions and served several terms as the town's representative on the Republican County Committee. He was a Justice of the Peace in Bethany for many years and served a long time as Postmaster at Linden. He was uncommonly active for a man of his advanced age and was vigorous, mentally and physically, until the end. Diabetes was the cause of death. He had been suffering from the malady for some time. Fell and Broke Her Wrist. South Alabama.-Mrs. Abram MARTIN fell while carrying in some wood, striking her wrist on one of the sticks which dropped from her arms and fracturing the bone quite badly. Dr. JACKSON was called. Ice cream was served on the afternoon of the Fourth and a literary entertainment given in the evening. There was singing and then recitations were given by Miss Rena PUGSLEY of Oakfield, Miss Dessie DICKERSON of Akron, Stanton BARRETT, Emma SAXTON, and George INGALSBE of this place. Mr. LOVE, the former pastor, was in the audience and happily responded when called upon. He sounded the note of warning against scheming politicians and desecration of the Sabbath day. The entertainment was concluded with ice. cream. The receipts of the day were $20.50. G.E. ABERDEEN's horse began celebrating the previous afternoon. While the bridle was being changed in front of the store the animal started, circling twice through the church lawn, breaking two of the wagon wheels, and scattering groceries to the winds. He received only a few scratches. submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************