Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State April 8-1870 Among those hurt by the recent Erie R.R. accident was James McCugg, of Warsaw; not dangerously, however. Bethany. The mice have greatly injured the fruit trees in several orchards in this vicinity. Mr. Jabin Bosworth of Bethany Center had his collar bone fractured by the falling of the horse on which he was riding. Several of our citizens have been investing in the Young American Washing Machine and Boiler; and it is really a good thing. Norman Noonan of East Bethany has the "right" for this county. His son and Mr. Lent have the "right" for Orleans County, and Mr. Gray of East Bethany has the "right" for Livingston County. Bergen. A new photograph gallery has been recently established here by H. Loveland. Does good work. The funeral of J.E. Adams, under charge of the Bergen Good Templars, was held at the Congregational Church on Wednesday last. Rev. Mr. Pomeroy preached. MARRIED. Shepard-Putnam.-At the residence of the Bride, on the 5th inst., by Rev. S. Hunt, Mr. Joseph C. Shepard, of Albion, Mich., formerly of Alexander, to Miss Emogine F. Putnam, daughter of Orrin Putnam, Esq., of Bethany. Heal-White.-At the Wilson House, in this village, on the 6th inst., by the same, Mr. Wm. H. Heal to Miss Emma D. White, both of Stafford. DIED. Rumsey.-At his residence in Stafford on Tuesday, 5th inst., Mr. Alexander Rumsey,, aged 63 years. Fellows.-In Cary, on the 2d inst., of Inflammation of Bowels, William M. Fellows, aged 22 years. The deceased is mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends to whom his sterling character had endeared him. Adams-In Bergen, April 3d, of typhoid fever, John S. Adams, aged 23 years. Deceased was a member of Bergen Lodge, No. 167, L.O. of G.T. For Sale, or will Exchange for House and Lot in the Village. A good farm, pleasantly located in the town of Marilla, three miles from Alden Station. Said farm consists of 88 Acres and is adopted either for Grain or Dairy, is well supplied with water, and timber. There is also good buildings on the premise, Apply to M.S. Southworth, Alden, Erie Co. submitted by Linda Schmidt Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers