****************** Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 21-1875 # 4 Alexander.-The people of this town will observe Decoration Day on Monday, May 31st. At a meeting held last evening, the following order of exercises were arranged: The Procession will be formed in the Public Square at 2 p.m., under the direction of the Marshal, and will then march to the Cemetery in the following order: Music-Ladies of the Floral Committee, and Ladies generally. Delegation and citizens. Students from the different Schools. President of the Day--Speaker and Clergy. Upon arriving at the Cemetery the remaining exercises of the day will be announced by the President, Drayton SPRAGUE. I have not learned whether the Attica people observe the day or not. A cordial invitation is extended to all in the adjoining towns to come and participate with us. * Oakfield.-The cold and rainy weather causes the Farmers to have long, sober faces, but it is hoped that warm weather will soon come and bring with it its wonted cheerfulness. Our village seems quite lively notwithstanding the hard times, and backward Spring. Improvements are the order of the day. I.J. STEADMAN is repairing his dwelling house, and has made a very attractive croquet ground in the rear of his Drug Store. Dr. A.P. JACKSON opened a Grocery Store in connection with his Drug Store. C.H. CHAMBERLAIN has just returned from New York with a fine line of Dress Goods. Mrs. A.M. FOSTER has a very fine display of Millinery, and from the numerous customers that frequent her Store, business must be first rate. The Ladies will have hats. We notice your former correspondent F.BROWN is in town again, and hope soon to hear from him. * Indian Falls.-The exhibition that was held here a short time since, was a success in every respect. The total receipts for both evenings were a little over $56. Mr. and Mrs. A.B. HUMPHREY, and Mr. and Mrs. W.W. HUMPHREY added very much to the last evening's entertainment by favoring us with select music. The I.O. of G.T. are in a flourishing condition. Their installation of officers came off on Saturday evening, May 8th. The officers were as follows:-- W.C.T. Chas. T. PRATT; W.V.T. Mrs. S.E. WARD; W.S., A.D. WARD; W.F. S., W.F. PRATT; W.T, S. BROOKS; W.C., J. CLARK; W.M., E.B. ARNOLD; W.O.G., J.W. WALDRON; W.S.G., Miss Mary BROWN; W.D.M., Miss Mary MIZER; R.H.S., Miss Annie McALPINE; L.H.S., Miss Lizzie PHELPS. * Attica has been enjoying a rich treat in the line of Concerts. A Miss Mollie KIMBALL came to this place about three weeks ago and organized a class consisting of about 125 of the little ladies and lasses of the place, and on the evenings of the 13th and 15th, and by request on Monday evening the 17th, gave one of her concerts, having a full house each night. Great credit is due Miss KIMBALL for the proficiency with which the little ones performed their several parts. I attended the Concert on Monday evening, and do not hesitate to pronounce it one of the finest Concerts of the kind that I ever attended. I understand that Miss KIMBALL goes from Attica to Perry to organize a class there. * Local Record. A heavy frost on the night of the 18th. The Le Roy Episcopalians have a new church organ. Communication from Elba received too late for insertion. The Soda Fountains about town are all now in fizzible order. The roads hereabouts are reported to be in splendid condition. Mr. O.D. SANFORD is making extensive repairs on his house, on State St. Wilber SMITH has something to say this week about cheap dry goods. Bug pastures are being prepared and planted as rapidly as possible. The Early Rose takes the lead. Bradish & Co. are sole agents in this county for a new self-dump wheel rake. A new store has been fitted up and stocked at East Bethany. Messrs. DESHON and WORTHINGTON are the proprietors. Ways that are dark--Batavia streets--'Times'. Tricks that are vain--the efforts of the Trustees go effectually light them without gas. Rev. J.B. WENTWORTH, D.D., of Le Roy, is to lecture in the M.E. church in Oakfield, on Wednesday evening next. Subject-Wealth Worship. How's This? The Water-lime mill at Indian Falls was burned down on the morning of the 5th inst., and we were not notified until the 14th inst. Loss $4000. Going to leave.-We learn that Mr. E.W. FELL designs closing up his engraving business here, and removing to some other place. May the best of success attend him wherever he may locate. "Westward The Star of Empire" and the editor of this paper--two distinguished luminaries-"take their way." Unfortunately the editor proposes to return in a week or two and extinguish our light. Decoration Day will undoubtedly be observed in Batavia. A call has been issued for a citizens' meeting to be held at Ellicott Hall on Thursday evening, 20th inst., when arrangements will be made, officers appointed, &c. At the meting of the Genesee Presbytery, a few days since, the opening sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. JACKS, son of J.C. JACK, of Batavia. The sermon is highly commended as one of earnestness and power. Gas once more! We understand that a compromise between the Board of Trustees and the Gas Company, has finally been effected, by which gas is to be furnished at a reduction of about $400. Read It. An interesting letter from George, written by Henry C. ADGATE, Esq., formerly of Bethany, will be found in another column. [see May 21-1875 #3] * submitted by Linda Schmidt *********************************************