Progressive Batavian Batavia, Genesee County, New York State July 9-1875 cont'd. Elba.-The fourth passed off quietly, little celebrating being done here. Many attended the doings at Le Roy. The Strawberry and Ice Cream festival given by the ladies of the Presbyterian society on Wednesday evening of last week was a success both in number of attendance and financially--the net profit being $40. Census reports shows our town to have a population of 1,937. Haying is now in order for we see that the farmers are at it with vigor. Married at the Methodist Parsonage on the 4th inst., by the Rev. E.A. WHEAT, Judson FIELDS and Jennie HAXTON, both of Oakfield. +++ Oakfield.-The "Fourth" glorious in memory as the birthday of our nation, has passed another of its Sabbath cycles. When again it begins the week of years it will ring forth the knell of our first centennial. On Friday evening, our hotel-keeper, Mr. COBB, gave a party for those who liked to "trip the light fantastic toe." MILLER's band of Buffalo, furnishing the flat-winged melody. The crops around this section are looking finely. The wheat is coming on in most instances better than was expected a few weeks ago. The potato bug has not been very sever on us. The abundant rains and warm weather are making up for the backward spring, and taking all in all, the ninety-ninth year of "Freedom's Land," though budding dubious, blossoms hopeful. +++ Bergen.-Sabin McKINNEY and wife were in town last Friday. Mr. McKINNEY was pastor of the Congregational church from 1855 to 1857. He was obliged to give up preaching on account of a throat difficulty. His home is in Binghamton. Mrs. CURTIS, of St. Louis, and Mrs. CRAMPTON, of Brooklyn,, are in town spending their vacation. At the recent examinations of the classes in the Rochester University the first prize for an examination on the nature and composition of equations was equally divided between Ransom HARVEY and G.F. SLOCUM.--Ransom is a Bergen boy, and his many friends here will be glad to know of his success. Last Saturday, P. BOVENNIZER and wife of Sweden, met with an accident. They had just started for home from this village when one of the tugs become unhooked, allowing the pole to fall to the ground. The horses became frightened and began to kick, and Mr. B. and his wife were thrown out. They struck the ground with considerable force, and were somewhat bruised, but fortunately no bones were broken. The horses ran as far north as the MOULSON place, where they were turned into the lane and secured. It is reported that F. VICKERS, by the death of an uncle in England, has been left a legacy of 1,000 pounds. He proposes to start for England soon to get it. H.S. ANDREWS, census enumerator of this town, reports as follows: Population of the town, 1,968; number of voters, 532; population of village, 720. The oldest inhabitant is a Mr. LUDLOW, a native of Germany, aged 94 years. Number of deaths for the year ending June 1st, 1875, 26; number of marriages for the same time, 18. We are glad to know that Mr. David HOOPER has been appointed Steward of the New York State Institution for the Blind at Batavia. Mr. HOOPER has entered upon his duties and we are confident that he will discharge them in an efficient manner. Last Sunday evening, in expectation that Mr. STRYKER, of the Congregational church, would preach his farewell sermon, a large congregation was present. Mr. STRYKER preached an excellent sermon, but made no allusion to his departure. His feelings would not permit. Mr. C.S. STOWITS, the pastor elect, and his wife arrived Monday evening. Tuesday afternoon a reception was given to Mr. STOWITS at Mr. William P. MUNGER's house and grounds. Tables were spread out of doors and refreshments furnished by the ladies. After supper the rain drove the company into the house, where, after some singing, an address of welcome to Mr. STOWITS in behalf of the people was made by Charles F. GOSS, of Auburn. He also bade farewell to Mr. STRYKER and presented him a purse of one hundred dollars, as a slight token of the people's regard for him. Mr. STRYKER's heart was too full for utterance, but his words though few were well chosen. Mr. STOWITS made an appropriate response to the address of welcome, and remarks were made by the Rev. J.L. FORSTER, of the M.E. church, A.J. SEYON, of the Baptist church, and the Rev. Mr. CRANE. After singing the doxology the assembly dispersed satisfied that the gathering to welcome the coming and speed the parting guest had been a success. The people are greatly indebted to Mr. Wm. P. MUNGER for his kindness in giving the use of his house and grounds and for the many courtesies shown by himself and his estimable wife. Mr. STRYKER left for Auburn the next morning. While in Rochester two of his friends, Mr. S.K. GREEN and Dr. TOWNSEND, purchased a Worcester's dictionary and presented it to him. The good wishes and payers of the people among whom he labored will follow Mr. STRYKER wherever he may go. Next Sabbath morning Mr. STOWITS will preach a sermon introductory to his work in this place. +++ Pembroke.-The cheese factory at this place is not running heavy this year, having but about one hundred cows. Its product is however, first class. The grist and saw mills are doing a good business, and satisfying their patrons. We have two stove factories, Hiscock & Mills own the one in connection with the saw mill and the other is owned by Jas. GARRETT. Both factories are doing a good business. The Nutting's store here is well stocked with the variety usually kept in a country store, and the reputation of the proprietors for fair and honest dealing ensures them a good custom at all times. J.C. WICKS, grocery man, has an excellent assortment in his line, and is also doing a good trade. The Fourth arrived here on the third, and was celebrated by a horse trot on O.KING's track. The witnesses were numerous, the "premiums," $110, and the trotting good. Messrs. LONG & BARTLETT, and William REMPSON do the carriage and wagon manufacturing at this place, and turn out most excellent work. Our blacksmiths P. HASSETT, Pat DWYER, and James DUNN--first class workmen in their line. Our hotel, kept by S. LONG, is always neat and comfortable--a homelike, quiet place for the traveler. Edward LONG has just completed taking the census in this District (Dist. No. 2, Pembroke), and reports about 1720 residents, combined in about 380 families. Our harness manufacturing, run by D.W. BENNETT, is turning out a nice lot of fine work and is being patronized by a large country around. The productions of our cigar manufacturer, Mr. J.D. OWEN, are equal to the best. +++ submitted by Linda C. 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