Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State November 5-1881 Mere Mention. Another flurry of snow this morning. The town boards of audit meet in the several towns on the 10th inst. "Only a Farmer's Daughter" at the Opera House again to-night. Crushed stone is being used to level up many roads about the village. The furniture in use on the stage at the Opera House last evening was kindly furnished by C.H. TURNER & Son. A keg of beer threw a train of cars off the track at Niagara Falls the other day, which, by the way, isn't the only thing beer has thrown "off." The emblems of mourning on the postoffice building have outlived their usefulness, and, ragged and torn, do not appear very attractive, swaying in the autumn wind. R.F. THOMPSON has commenced the collection of sprinkling tax, and will be at the Genesee County National Bank for twenty days to receive the same. + Personals. A.N. HENSHAW, of Hobart College, is in town. The "Only a Farmer's Daughter" troupe are registered at the Washburn House. Mrs. W.G. BENTLEY of St. Louis, who has been visiting at Gorton BENTLEY's, returned home this morning. + Notice. The New York Hatters are still in town and will remain for a few days more only. Economy is wealth and everybody should take advantage of the time and save money by having their old silk, soft, and stiff hats made over into the latest style.--Ladies' derbys[sic] and sailors blocked over into the latest styles. Over PALMER's shoe store, 68 Main street. The DENPORTS'. + Rubber Garments. Children's and Ladies' gossamer circles and gent's coats at reduced prices at Stone's, 94 Main street. + Real Estate at Auction. At the last meeting of the Homestead Company notice was given that at the meeting next Tuesday evening a piece of real estate belonging to the company would be put up at auction in accordance with the rules of the company and struck off to the member bidding the highest price above $450. Therefore next Tuesday evening lot No. 69 on the Otis property will be put up at Auction. Any members buying it may pay for it in weekly payments of 95 cents, including interest. The Company expects soon to secure a fine lot on Bank street which will be put up and sold in the same manner. + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt *********************************************