Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State December 25-1874 -part 2- Local Record. The Opera House needs better conveniences for ventilation, as well as better "footlights." To ventilate by dropping windows, simply, is scarcely the thing in this age of improvements. G. Henry DEWEY died at his residence in Stafford on Tuesday 22d inst., of typhoid fever. Post mortem examination revealed that the disease had eaten through the coats of the stomack[sic]. The deceased, 37 years of age, was well known and highly respected. Mr. Robert MERRIMAN, of the town of Byron, owns the largest horse in the county. The horse is but five years old, and is upward of eighteen hands high, and weighs over eighteen hundred pounds. Rob. says that he intends to have the horse's weight plump up to a ton before next spring. So says the Medina 'Democrat.' R.R. Accident.--On the 18th inst., a young man by the name of WHITMAN, resident of Attica, while on his way home on the train, arriving in Attica in the evening from the west, stepped off the train while stopping at Griswold, and was struck by a train passing on the other track. His injuries were such that he died next morning. + Alexander.--Burglary. The store of Mr. Albert ROWE was burglarized last Sunday night to the amount of about $200. The class of goods taken was principally gloves, mittens, shoes, stockings, suspenders, &c. Entrance was made by cutting out part of a sash in the basement. No clue as yet to the burglars. Enough evidence has been gained to be certain that there were at least two of the party, and that one was a man and the other a boy. The friends of Rev. Dr. HUNT gave him a donation visit on Friday afternoon and evening, the 18th inst. There was quite a large turnout in the evening, notwithstanding it was very cold and blustering. Supper was served and everything passed off very pleasantly. Something over $50 was realized. Mrs. Parley HAMILTON of this place, aged 40 years, died Friday night, the 18th, of consumption. The funeral was held Sunday at the house. + Byron.--The Praise meeting held at North Byron on Sunday last, was largely attended by the different denominations of the town. The time was occupied by speaking and singing. Steps were also taken for the relief of the Kansas sufferers. The following persons were appointed to receive at their respective houses the contributions of the people: Mr. LARKINS, at Pumpkin Hill; the Rev. E. ALLEN, at the Center; and Mr. ROOT, at Clarendon. Taylor CORBIN had the misfortune to cut his right foot badly on Monday of this week, making a gash about five inches in length, which is bad for a man upward of seventy years of age. A young man living with Henry MERRIMAN had his leg broken while wrestling in the barn of G.W. PECKHAM, on Sunday last. So much for fooling. G.W. PECKHAM and wife have returned from the West, where they have been for their health, somewhat improved. + Bergen.--Miss Frank PERRY died on Saturday morning of last week, aged 17 years. She had been a great sufferer for a long time from that scourge, consumption. The funeral was attended at the M.E. church last Sunday afternoon, the Rev. J.L. FORSTER conducting the services. Our young cadet, George HAMLIN, arrived home last Saturday, looking as if his school life agreed with him. Glad to see you, George! A few days since Mr. Daniel McMASTER and two others, went out fox-hunting. Their guns lay in the cutter with the muzzles pointing back, and by some means one of them was discharged, demolishing the back of the cutter. Close call, Daniel! Our sporting boys of this town are having of late what they call a good time hunting rabbits. Some of them very often capture from two to six gray rabbits in a day. Some one from Bergen is sending times to the Le Roy 'Gazette.' In his last effusion he locates the county jail on the banks of Black Creek! Some one lend him a map of Genesee county. The population of our town has been increased by four births within a week, and we think we could find room for four more without crowding. + Elba.--On Saturday last, as Mr. J.A. STAPLES and wife were returning from Batavia, they met with a severe accident, the kingbolt of their carriage breaking, dropping the carriage to the ground, throwing them both out, and hurting Mrs. STAPLES so that she lay insensible for several hours. She is yet in a critical state, but there are hopes of her recovery. + + New Opera House! Meech Bros., Managers Also of the Buffalo Academy of Music. Christmas Night. Grand Entertainment introducing the celebrated Irish comedian, Mr. T. Grattan RIGGS, in the new Modern Sensation Drama, Shin Fane, or Shamrock Green. Friday Evening, Dec. 25th. + Upholstering and Repairing, Sofas, Couches, Spring Beds, Mattresses. W.H. BROWN, Late with J.M. SHOWERMAN & Co. submitted by Linda C. Schmidt