Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 4-1872 # 3 Mr. Horace NORTON, of East Elba, brought to our office, as a specimen of the fruits of his orchards, some splendid fall Pipins, as round, smooth and beautiful as apples could be. The largest one measured over fourteen inches in circumference, and weighed over one pound. Thanks.-At a meeting of the Young Men's Catholic Association a resolution of thanks was unanimously extended to Hon. Seth WAKEMAN for a donation of several volumes of very valuable works which he sent to the rooms of this Association. John SHEA, Sec'y. Mr. Joseph SHULTS, at Nos. 28 & 30 Main st. (Dailey's old stand,) is fast getting his store into "ship shape." He has an enormous stock of the best quality of goods in his line, and though a recent comer here, is, by prompt attention and fair dealing, fast gaining confidence and custom. Harding NOTT, of Bethany, purchased in Buffalo, a few weeks since, under the assumed name of Charles W. WADSWORTH, a draft for $16 which he changed to $1600 and endeavored to get cashed at the Niagara County Bank at Lockport. He was detected, arrested, tried and sentenced to Auburn for three years. "The way of the transgressor is hard." The people of Almond, Allegany county, are making an effort to link their town with Hornellsville, (five miles away,) by a horse railroad. A man has agreed to build the road and put it in running order for $10,000. Cary and pine Hill might connect themselves to Batavia in the same way, and we doubt not such an enterprise would receive liberal encouragement from Batavians. Notice.-Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Union Free School No. 2 in the village of Batavia, that the annual election will be held at the School House on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1872, at 7 1/2 o'clock p.m., to elect three Trustees in the place of Hayden U. HOWARD, Sidney U. MAIN, and Weeden T. BLISS, lately deceased, and for the transaction of such other business as may arise. John F. LAY, Clerk. We regret to learn that Mr. Henry O. OLMSTED, of Blue Rapids, Kansas, died in Le Roy on Wednesday of this week of typhoid fever. He was a noble, generous hearted man. One of the last acts of his life was to extend liberal pecuniary assistance to the school teacher of his boyhood, Mrs. SHAW, who was left destitute by the failure of Mr. MORRISON last winter. He will be sincerely mourned by all who knew him. Mr. Alfred HAWLEY, a young man employed by Mr. WILSON, who is in the hay business at Attica, met with a serious accident on Thursday last by which he lost his right arm. Mr. H. was feeding a hay cutting machine at the time, and by some mishap his hand was caught in the knives and, inch by inch, his arm was cut off above the elbow, so says the 'News.' A like casualty occurred in Alexander last fall when one STARKS was the victim. Horse Shoeing. Having purchased of Fox & Spalding their interest in the Horse Shoeing business, together with their good will, we are now prepared to devote our attention to HORSE SHOEING, at the well known stand of Fox and Spalding. WEST SIDE STATE STREET. We refer by permission to the following well known gentlemen: A.J. ANDREWS Chas. MONELL Joel SPRAGUE D.D. WAITE D.W. TOMLINSON Frank J. REDFIELD W.W. PLATO Wolcott VANDEBOGART Remember, we do our work on honor, and use NO SALE SHOES. CLARK & SHA__OCK, Batavia. Farm For Sale. A desirable farm of 70 acres, well watered, with good timber, a large variety of fruit and comfortable buildings. The farm is situated one mile south of Bethany Center. Price ($55) fifty-five dollars per acre. Enquire of F.N. QUALE, Linden, N.Y. MARRIED. GRAY-COLE.- In Elba, at the bride's home, by Rev. John C. LONG, Mr. Marshall J. GRAY of Shamburg, Pa., to Miss Emma L. COLE. SMITH-MANNING. - In Batavia, on the 3d inst., by the Rev. Mr. PLUMMER, Mr. Alexander SMITH to Miss Elizabeth MANNING, both of this village. THOMAS-CASE[sic]. - In Bethany, at the residence of Hiram CHADDOCK Esq. on the 29th ult., by Rev. T.H. QUIGLEY, Mr. Rosell M. THOMAS of Machias, to Miss Mary M. CHASE[sic] of Bethany. DIED. HUTCHINS.-In Batavia, on the 29th ult., Asa HUTCHINS, aged 79 years 6 months. LINCOLN.-In Alexander, on the 22d of September, of typhoid fever, Fisher LINCOLN, aged _6 years. A.F. LAWRENCE, 65 Main St., (Cobble Stone Block) Manufacture of the celebrated Diamond Tooth Sam, Warranted to cut easier and faster than any saw in market. Saws, Gummed and Filled. Work Warranted. NEIGHBORING COUNTIES An accident occurred Wednesday evening at Avon, by which a man was instantly killed. Charles COOPER, a brakeman, was in the act of coupling coal cars when he was caught between the bumpers and crushed so badly that he died immediately. Deceased was a single man, and resided at Cooper's Plains. A New York city fruit buyer declines to purchase apples in Niagara County this season, for the reason that the barrels used in that county are small, and that "many of the fruit growers do not put up their fruit honestly." We should be sorry to hear that the fruit-growers of Genesee County had such a reputation. On Wednesday of this week a terrible accident occurred at Portage Bridge, on the Erie road, whereby John LANEGHAN, a young lad aged eleven years, lost his life. John was a son of the widow LANEGHAN of that place, and was in the habit of passing through the cars and selling apples to the passengers. That day he had rivals in the business, and in his haste to alight from the train, which was already in motion, he lost his footing and fell under the car wheels, striking astride the rail. The poor boy was frightfully mangled, yet he managed to draw himself from under the passing wheels. He lived about four hours in the most excrusiating agony. Johnny was a bright, active, and handsome boy, and was a privileged character with all the railroad men on this division of the Erie road. - 'Attica News' ********************************************* submitted by Linda Schmidt Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page [from the Genesee County RootsWeb Website] is now located at : http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml