Progressive Batavian January 4-1878 MARRIED. HOUSEKNECHT-McALPINE.--At the residence of Mr. John McAlpine, Nov. 15th, 1877, by Rev. E.J. Cook, Mr. Simpson H. Houseknecht, and Miss Anna McAlpine, all of Alabama. SEARLES-BRAINARD.--At the residence of Mr. John Stocking, Barre, N.Y., Dec. 27th, by Rev. Charles Putnam, of Byron, Mr. Horace Searls[sic], of Byron, and Miss Anna Brainard, of Barre. submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers

I am interested in obtaining information on Fred Bernard and Fern Bernard, who both died in Castile (zip 14427 according to SSI). My best guess for their dates is: Fred Bernard (5 Apr 1903 - March 1978) Fern Bernard (15 Jan 1908 - Oct 1983) Anyone know about these two (obits, anything?). I think there might be a connection to me, but I am trying to fill in some missing links. Thanks. Rob Bernard Mount Vernon, NY ************************************ Robert N. Bernard [email protected] (email) [email protected] (TXT msging max 160 characters)

Dear List, If you haven't seen the Bethany webpage lately, you're missing out on something-- New info has been posted, along with photos of Bethany residents and the community (with more photos coming later this week!) ~ I hope you'll visit soon! Linda Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

Hello, I am looking for information about a Martin Reese who was living in Covington, Wyoming County, NY according to the 1870 census. Prior to that I have found him (and family) in Providence, Saratoga County, NY. In the 1880 census he is living with his son, Abram, in Pavilion, Genesee County, NY which is adjacent to Covington. His wife was Elizabeth and children were: Abram or Abraham George Levi Clarissa (Frances) John William Edward (Edwin) Elizabeth (Harriet) Katherine I haven't been able to find any cemetery information online for Wyoming County that would be of help. I am trying to figure out when he died so I can look for an obit. I believe that his son Levi may be my ancestor but am having trouble making the link. Hoping Martin's obit would mention his children and where they were living. Thanks, Cheri

Hi, Here are the obituaries from the 11/20 issue of the Arcade Herald. The Remember When... column wasn't in the Arcade Herald on November 20, 2003. I haven't received the 11/27 issue yet. If you would like to write and ask about it, their e-mail address is [email protected] Trish Hackett Nicola Seattle, WA A complete copy of the last two weeks' obituaries from AH can be found online at www.arcadeherald.com Arcade Herald, Nov. 20, 2003, Obituaries, page 6 & 7 Otis Rose Sr., 70, died Nov 7, 2003 AZ [photo included] Clara A. Killian, 58, died Nov. 15, 2003 Laura M. Neamon, 80, died Nov 13, 2003 Louis A. Steiner, 85, died Nov 16, 2003 John F. Hartman, 82, died Nov 13, 2003 Stephanie R. Powell, 22, died Nov 12, 2003

Hi, I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. Here's 11/13's Remember When... from the Arcade Herald. Trish Hackett Nicola Seattle, WA A complete copy of the last two weeks' obituaries from AH can be found online at www.arcadeherald.com Arcade Herald, Nov. 13, 2003, Obituaries, page 6 Mary E. Hamm White, 85, died Nov 5, 2003 [photo included] William H. Johnson Jr., 79, died Nov. 5, 2003 Ruth May, 79, died Nov 1, 2003 Reprinted with permission from the author of Remember When..., p. 6, Arcade Herald, November 13, 2003, copied by Trish Hackett Nicola (*See below for information on how to receive a copy of the original article or obituary.) 10 Years Ago - November 11, 1993 Lysle MEYERS, 98, of Machias, received a commemorative medal as part of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 1, during which he served in the Army. Mary TYRRELL had the title role in the Pioneer Middle School's production of the musical "Annie." Larry JOHNSON was installed as president of the Holland Kiwanis Club, succeeding Slyde MORAN. Dr. Clinton STRONG, who had practiced in Holland before moving to Springville, retired from the Concord Medical group. His position at the group was filled by Dr. Priscilla DALE. Deaths: Edith HOLT FILLION, 88, of Yorkshire; Claude RENFRO, 88, of Holland; Allen DESSERT, 82, of Machias; Wasyl MAKSYMIW, 69, of Holland; Madeline MAHER CAMPBELL, 81, formerly of Java Lake; Lester VANCE, 84, formerly of Yorkshire. 25 Years Ago - November 16, 1978 Deaths: Mae THOMAS MORGAN, 83, of Sandusky; Ruby FISH, 85, of Delevan; Ray SCOTT, 83, of Arcade. 35 Years Ago - November 14, 1968 The Delevan-Machias football team honored its coach, Ralph CHRISTMAN, at a surprise dinner. Team member Gary NEAMON was named to the New York-Pennsylvania Big 30 team as a tackle. Linda ANDREWS, Philip RICHARDSON and Steve CLINTON represented Delevan-Machias on WBEN-TV's "It's Academic," hosted by Van MILLER. Richard GRAHAM advised the team. 50 Years Ago - November 12, 1953 H. James HYLAND was elected president of the Arcade Men's Club. Two charter members, Harriett BEHERNS and Bertha LYNDE, attended the 50th anniversary meeting of the Delevan Travelers Club. Deaths: Ralph LINDSLEY of Chaffee; The Rev. William EVANS, 76, formerly of Delevan.

"Nancy Archdekin" wrote: > The Buffalo News is online at www.buffalonews.com/deaths/notices.asp Prior to Aug. 1, 2003, they had a free death notice archive back to Sept. 1997. On Aug. 1 the policy changed... new notices will be free for only 90 days. After that, there is a $1.95 fee... and this even includes the notices back to 1997 that had previously been free.

At 08:21 AM 11/24/2003, Scott Barvian wrote: > > Please note: The Arcade Herald is online at www.arcadeherald.com >Thanks for noting this - I had no idea. Do any of the other local newspapers >in the area, have web sites? The Batavia Daily would be useful, I'd think. The Buffalo News is online at www.buffalonews.com/deaths/notices.asp Nancy

Hi all, I found a photo in my grandfather's attic in Alexander, NY that included his father, George Valentine PHILLIPS. But it was not labeled and he had no idea who else was in it. Through the internet (God bless the internet!) I found a distant relative now also living in California with the same photo - labeled! It was a Sunday School Class taught by Harry WOOLF. Somebody can correct me on this but I believe he was the pastor at the West Bethany Baptist Church? I am dating the photo sometime before 1905, as my great-grandfather doesn't appear to have married yet. It is definitely before 1910. The way the photo is labeled is a little screwy - it doesn't really follow in a straight line across each time. Benjamin NICHOLS, Allen LADD, George Valentine PHILLIPS, Will MCCUMBER, Will NOTT Della NICHOLS, Alice GRANT, Lee NOTT, Dora CHAPMAN, Mary RAYMOND, May BALDWIN PHILLIPS, Henry PHILLIPS Alice PEGLAS, Fred STEVENS, Maude STEVENS, Harry WOOLF, Mary CACNER, Clara CACNER Annette STEVENS, Alice MCCUMBER, Cora CHAPMAN, Mary STEVENS, Maude PHILLIPS, Persis CHAPMAN Cora RAYMOND, Ella MAYNE (or Ella MAINE) I also have a family photo of Harry WOOLF, a photo of Mrs. WOOLF with Clara PHILLIPS, photos of Allen LADD, Benjamin NICHOLS, Will NOTT, Scott STEVENS (related to Fred, Mary etc.) Ella MAYNE, and Maude and George PHILLIPS. I believe I have two photos of Clara Cacner, but they are not labeled and you would need to verify that for yourself. I have geneaological info on STEVENS, PHILLIPS, and NOTT. I am not sure if I can include the photo itself as an attachment to this list, but if anyone is interested in a digital copy of the photo, (or the other information) please email me or reply to this list and I will send it to you. Sarah Phillips Eglin _________________________________________________________________ Say “goodbye” to busy signals and slow downloads with a high-speed Internet connection! Prices start at less than $1 a day average. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)

> Please note: The Arcade Herald is online at www.arcadeherald.com Thanks for noting this - I had no idea. Do any of the other local newspapers in the area, have web sites? The Batavia Daily would be useful, I'd think.

Hi, Here's a correction for last week's obituaries: Marie M. George, 94, died Oct. 10, 2003 (funeral services were Oct. 24, 2003) Please note: The Arcade Herald is online at www.arcadeherald.com They keep the obituaries for the last two weeks on the site. Since it takes me about a week to get the AH in the mail and sometimes more than a week before I post the obituaries and the Remember When... column, you might want to do a weekly check of the site for the obituaries. Trish Hackett Nicola Seattle, WA Arcade Herald, Nov. 6, 2003, Obituaries, page 6 Florence M. Zielinski, 68, died Nov 1, 2003 Phyllis M. Houck, 80, died Nov. 1, 2003 Penny M. Fish, 25, died Oct. 27, 2003 Reprinted with permission from the author of Remember When..., p. 7, Arcade Herald, November 6, 2003, copied by Trish Hackett Nicola (*See below for information on how to receive a copy of the original article or obituary.) 10 Years Ago - November 4, 1993 Winning candidates for town supervisor included Duane HOOPER in Farmersville, Ronald ASHWORTH in Freedom, Gordon HESSEL Jr. in Holland, John SCHIENER in Sardinia, Howard PAYNE in Arcade, Madonna BARBER in Eagle, Thomas MORAN in Java, and Nelson GEORGE in Sheldon. William ERICK of Yorkshire was honored by the Arcade Area Chamber of Commerce as its person of the Year. Juanita HUBER directed the Holland Middle School's production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Don KRYSZAK had the title role. Sherrel and Merilee WOOLLEY HOLMES of Strykersville observed their golden anniversary. Deaths: Irving HURLBURT, 88 of Freedom; Edward KING, 75, of Farmersville Station; Jay BAXTRESSER, 89, of Holland; Margaret ROBINSON PHILLIPS, 80, of Delevan. More deaths: Esther HELMRICH HENZLER, 96, of Holland; Margaret MORAN, 99, formerly of Arcade; Nelson "Red" KEANMASTER, 91, formerly of Java Village; Marie MANNO SMUTZER, 76, formerly of Arcade. 25 Years Ago - November 9, 1978 Herman MOESSINGER of Elma was named postmaster of Arcade. Pioneer and Depew tied for a second-place finish in Division V football. Pioneer scored on a Dave GREEN touchdown, plus a conversion and a 40-yard field goal by Kevin KERN. Reuhl DABOLT had a crucial fumble recovery. Russell, Jack and Doris MORRISON sold Morrison Pontiac-Buick Inc in Yorkshire to Tom KLEPFER. Tim O'CONNELL portrayed the domineering father in "Cheaper by the Dozen," the senior play at Pioneer High School. The play was directed by Sandy STACHOWIAK. Deaths: Renee WILCOX, 16, of Yorkshire; Lydia MONTGOMERY, 88, of Delevan; Gladys LANG, 61, of Bliss; Evangeline (Fannie) SCHWARTZ of Sardinia; Troy RICHARDS, 11, of Sardinia. 35 Years Ago - November 7, 1968 The final senior class productions at two local high schools were presented, prior to the opening of the new Pioneer Junior-Senior High School in Yorkshire. Albert BIGELOW and Michael JORDAN directed the senior musical, "Sky High," at Arcade High School. Leads parts were held by Mary MILLER, Brian LUSCHER, Linda FRIEND, Donald FIELD and Sue WILSON. The senior play at Delevan-Machias, "Get Witch Quick," was directed by Ardarath GORSKY and Philip MARCELLO. Holly HEINEMAN, Julie WOODARD, Jeannine VACANTI, and Dennis HUBER had the lead parts. Thomas and Blanche MORGAN HESS of Bliss observed their golden anniversary. Linda FRIEND and Deborah BATES, vocal students at Arcade, were selected for the All-State Chorus. Deaths: Amos MEACHAM, 84, of Farmersville Center; Charles WHITMER of Chaffee; Gladys ROUNDS WRIGHT, 72, of Farmersville; Donald KNIGHT, 60, of Chaffee. 50 Years Ago - November 5, 1953 Winning candidates for town supervisor included Dr. Lynn HAM in Arcade; Merton PERRY in Eagle; Harold HAWS in Holland; Arthur CARLSEN in Sardinia; and Frank HANLEY in Java. Steve SMITH was elected president of the Delevan-Machias Kiwanis Club. Verne GOODEMOTE was elected president and Edward ANDERA was elected chief of the Memorial Volunteer Fire Company of Chaffee-Sardinia. The Arcade Central School band, directed by Anthony GORRUSO, gave a concert commemoration its founding by Mr. GORRUSO 20 years earlier. The Reverend Donald WALLACE became pastor of the First Baptist Church of Holland. Deaths: Elmer CURTIS, 57, of Machias; Mildred HOWE HARRISON, 64, of Delevan; Chester ASHCRAFT, 86, a native of McKinstry; Lawrence DITCHENDORF, formerly of Bliss; Bert HOLLAND, 80, formerly of Delevan. *To receive a copy of the original article or obituary, send a written request listing the individual article and the exact date of the issue to Arcade Historical Society, P. O. 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Include a check or money order for $5 for each request.

Dear History Keepers and Friends, It has been a pleasure to get to know all of you, and to have the time together this year in learning about Bethany's past, along with taking on the issues of the present, with the vote over the present Town Hall building. I am so pleased to know there are so many who are interested in Bethany and are eager to do more for our our "little town" today, while maintaining and preserving our past. No History Keepers meeting is set until February 2004; it is a busy time of year, with the holidays approaching, along with the onset of winter. In February, we can almost hear spring calling at our door (or, more realistically---we need something to do so cabin fever doesn't get us down!!). I am hoping to have a couple new projects finished by that time, to tell you about! An e-mail will be sent in January, advising everyone of the next scheduled meeting date. If you have anything to post to the web-site (photos, articles, etc.), please e-mail and let me know; if there is anything that you think would be a good addition to the site, please let me know so I can try to locate the material; and please forward the website (link, below) onto your friends, so they can become more aware of all the happenings in Bethany's History. The display boards remain at the Rolling Hills Country Mall (Carriage Village), in Bethany, if you or any of your friends/family would want to see any of the photos/info. Meanwhile, please be as active as you can in our local government; send any info you may have about Bethany that you would like to see posted on our Bethany Town Web-Page; and enjoy the beauty of the seasons, the peace of the holidays, and may the new year come to you with bright hopes and happiness to last you throughout the year. Linda Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml

Hi, Here's 10/30's Remember When.... Sorry these are so late. I just finally got this issue last Friday, the day before I went out of town. Two more issues arrived while I was gone. Trish Hackett Nicola Seattle, WA Obituaries, page 6 Marie E. Hyland, 91, died Oct 25, 2003 Marie M. George, 94, died Oct. 24, 2003 Sharon E. Nixon, 50, died Oct 26, 2003 Stanley Merrill Knapp Jr., 82, died Oct. 18, 2003 Trevor W. Rogers, died Oct. 24, 2003 Reprinted with permission from the author of Remember When..., p. 7, Arcade Herald, October 30, 2003, copied by Trish Hackett Nicola (*See below for information on how to receive a copy of the original article or obituary.) 10 Years Ago - October 28, 1993 Deaths: William CAMPBELL, 82, of North Java; Emilie WILSON WITTE, 91, of Sardinia. 25 Years Ago - November 2, 1978 St. Jude's Church in Sardinia observed its 25th anniversary. Deaths: Sanford "Sandy" PALMATEER, 45, of Holland; Linda WAGONER PICKENS, 86, formerly of Arcade; Orville BUSH, 72, of Java; Charles FELTON, 66, of Machias; Donna PECKHAM COOK, 50, formerly of Delevan; Arthur VOLK, 92, of Delevan. 35 Years Ago - October 31, 1968 The Army presented a posthumous Silver Star to the family of Warrant Officer Dwight DEDRICK of Delevan, for his actions during an enemy attack on Hue, Vietnam, the previous January. He was killed during the attack. Dale FERINGTON was elected president of the Java-Strykersville Kiwanis Club. Gregory FRISBIE, 22, of Holland, died as the result of an auto accident. 50 Years Ago - October 29, 1953 The senior class at Holland Central School presented the play "Ever Since Eve.' Among the cast members were Theodore BEMB, Patricia MORITZ, Albert NAGEL and Gordon HESSEL. Deaths: Alberta RYDER RAYMOND, 73, of Yorkshire; Mary MANNION KNIGHT of Arcade; Clifford JOSLIN, 48, former Arcade police chief. *To receive a copy of the original article or obituary, send a written request listing the individual article and the exact date of the issue to Arcade Historical Society, P. O. 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Include a check or money order for $5 for each request.

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Am willing to do Chicago IL Tribune obit lookups in trade for obit lookups that I need. I need obit lookups for the following Cooley, Jonathan d) 12/15/1855 in NY-Covington, Wyoming Co Cooley, Nancy d) 11/14/1826 in NY-Perry, Wyoming Co Cooley, Polly d) 07/18/1870 in NY-Perry, Wyoming Co Cooley, Sally Wilbur d) 05/03/1845 in NY-Perry, Wyoming Co PLEASE EMAIL ME PRIVATELY AT [email protected] Jim Dlask 4538 N Avers Chicago IL 60625

This obit was in my late Aunt's papers.. Mrs. Genevieve Wittmeyer of 62 Mill St., Arcade, wife of the late Floyd Braymiller, died at the Chaffee Memorial Hospital in Springville on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1961. She was born Feb. 24, 1902, in Eden, NY, the daughter of the late George Wittmeyer and the late Lena Dawer Wittmeyer. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Martha Noel of Sardinia, Mrs. Evelyn Titus of Yorkshire, Mrs. Lillian Noel of Sardinia and Mrs. Mary Mapes of Arcade; two sons, Floyd of Ft. Worth, TX and David of Arcade; one foster daughter, Mrs. Ethel Robinson of Arcade; 18 grandchildren; 5 sisters, Mrs. Lillian McQuillan, Mrs. Emma Olin, Mrs. Henrietta Spengler, Mrs. Adeline Winkliman and Mrs. Marcella Emerling and by six brothers, Charles, Henry, Albert, Sylvester, Walter, Ralph and Carl. She was preceded in death by one grandchild; one brother, William and 3 sisters, Mary, Viola Wittmeyer and Delia Eaton. A prayer will be held at the family resdence at 9:30 o'clocl Friday morning, Feb. 24, followed by a Requiem High Mass at ss Peter & Paul's Church at 10:00 o'clock, with the Rev. George Pollard officiating. Interment will be in SS Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Submitted by Marsha Redden

Hi, Here's this week's Remember When.... Trish Hackett Nicola Seattle, WA Obituaries, page 6 Peter J. Henry, 58, died Oct 14, 2003 Dr. Joseph Bernard Romesser, 58, died Oct. 3, 2003 Reprinted with permission from the author of Remember When..., p. 6, Arcade Herald, October 23, 2003, copied by Trish Hackett Nicola (*See below for information on how to receive a copy of the original article or obituary.) 10 Years Ago - October 21, 1993 The gazebo in front of the Kendor Music building in Delevan was dedicated. A time capsule, to be opened in 2043, was buried next to the gazebo by Tony ANNUNZIATO, co-chair of the centennial committee, and Dave STEINER, who was honored for his work on the gazebo project. Many Java residents attended a dinner at the North Java Fire Hall, in honor of Alex DOMINICK and Edward FREYBURGER, for their combined 48 years as town justices. Members and friends of the Java Village Congregational Church held a celebration in honor of the church's 175th anniversary. among those present was Ardys MILLER, who joined the church in 1918. Deaths: Carrie BEACH FRANKLIN, 76, of Machias; James ANDERSON, 88, of Arcade; Thomas STANDISH, 48, of Strykersville; Roger SMITH, 51, of Delevan; Jeanne ROCHE PLEACE, 57, of Java Center. 25 Years Ago - October 26, 1978 Frank DiPAOLO was elected president of the Delevan-Yorkshire merchants' group. Laurence RUPERT was the first recipient of a laity award established in his name by the Sardinia United Methodist Church. Cyril KNIGHT of Arcade was named a member of the College Council of the State University College at Fredonia. Lloyd SIMONS, a Sardinia native who became director of the Extension Service in New York State, died. Other deaths: Frank WIEDEMANN, 82, of Chaffee; Cynthia BROWNING FLOYD, 24, of Yorkshire. 35 Years Ago - October 24, 1968 The Village of Delevan completed its conversion from incandescent to mercury vapor street lighting. Dick EDMUNDS of Freedom and his partner came in fifth in crew competition at the Olympics in Mexico City. An appreciation dinner in his honor was held at the school in Delevan. Golden anniversaries were observed by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas HESS of Bliss and Mr. and Mrs. Chester LIMBURG of Chaffee. Deaths: Alan HOWARD, 17, of Machias; Clara TILTON TULLAR of Sandusky; William CAGWIN, 55, of Delevan. 50 Years Ago - October 22, 1953 A postal inspector recommended elimination of the rural delivery route out of Chaffee and the division of that route between the Holland and Arcade post offices. Clair GOODMAN was elected president of the Holland Kiwanis Club. Deaths: Emma MORGAN GIBBON, 87, of Arcade; Parham STONE, 79, of Arcade; Mary WILLIAMS McCUTCHEON, 99, of Arcade. *To receive a copy of the original article or obituary, send a written request listing the individual article and the exact date of the issue to Arcade Historical Society, P. O. 236, Arcade, NY 14009. Include a check or money order for $5 for each request.

Even though there was no will, there very well could be probate records which often times give at least as much, or more genealogical information than wills. Brenda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Barvian" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [NYWYOMIN] Wyoming County Wills & Probate Records > This web site: > http://www.sampubco.com/wills/ny/nywyoming1.htm > lists the wills filed in Wyoming County from 1841 to about 1900 > and doesn't list your ancestor. > > The Mormons have these records on microfilm - you can look > in their card catalog at www.familysearch.org to see what years > are covered by the different volumes (for example, wills from the > mid 1850's might be in volumes 61-1, 61-2 and 61-3). > > If anyone is interested, I have the data from the web page > formatted into a spreadsheet so it can be sorted by > volume and page number (i.e. in chronological order), by > township, etc. > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jack" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 7:58 PM > Subject: [NYWYOMIN] Wyoming County Wills & Probate Records > > > > Greetings, > > > > I would like to find somebody to locate and send me copies of the will > > and/or probate records, if they exist, of my ancestor Bezaleel Beede, who > > died in Pike on 29 Aug 1856 or 1857. He was born in 1785 in New Hampshire > > and lived in Eagle and Pike from 1815 until his death. > > > > If you live within a reasonable distance from where the records are kept and > > are able to do this for me, I will gladly pay for your time and expenses. > > > > Thank you. > > > > Jack in Carson City > > > ==== NYWYOMIN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Wyoming Co. GenWEb > http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywyomin > > >

I always enjoy reading these even if I never see one of my family. The style of writing really entertains me. Jann Whalen Parks looking for those Putneys,Whalens and Powells Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together. Woodrow Wilson ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 4:02 PM Subject: NYWYOMIN-D Digest V03 #137

Progressive Batavian Batavia, NY December 26-1879 # 5 Edward S. Hitchcock and bride returned from their wedding tour last Friday afternoon. Their home is to be with Mr. Hitchcock's parents. Miss Jennie Goodwin has a little four-year-old cousin out in Oak Park, Illinois, who is remarkable for her cute speeches. They had been having a revival out there, and one day she knelt down by a relative of hers, and looking up in her face said: "I feel that I have given my heart to Jesus, and it has gone to him now, for I can not feel it beating." Then she went to her mamma, and wanted her to see whether she could feel her heart beating. When her mamma told her she could, she said: "Jesus took the heart and left the beating there." More "orange blossoms." Two weddings last Wednesday. Really, this mania for getting married seems to be contagious. In the afternoon of the day named, at the residence of the bride's mother, Miss Ada Clothier and George Mansfield joined hands for life in the presence of a few witnesses. The Rev. J.B. Countryman performed the ceremony. The happy couple went west on the 6:10 train for a short trip, and returned home Saturday. They will live with Mrs. Clothier this winter. The second wedding took place in the evening at Wheaton Southworth's, and the parties interested were Mrs. Theresa A. Merriam and Malden Gifford. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. W.I. Crane. Dr. Townsend's mother-in-law, Mrs. Lampshire, was found dead in her bed at the Doctor's last Sunday morning. She arrived at the Doctor's the day before, having come from Wheatland with her son. She went to bed apparently as well as usual. Not coming down in the morning, Mary Teare, who works at the Doctor's, went to her room and found her dead as above stated. Apoplexy is supposed to be the cause of her death. Mrs. Lampshire was 74 years of age. The funeral will take place at Dr. Townsend's at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. The remains will be taken to East Bloomfield for burial. The annual election of officers of the Berger[sic] Grange occurred last Saturday evening, with the following result: Master, M. Bower Overseer, Dr. R. Andrews, Lecturer, S. Gillett Steward, Ben. Walter; Assistant Steward, Ira Hewes Chaplain, C.S. Wilcox Treasurer, Judson McConnell Secretary, M.S. Gillett Gate Keeper, W.A. Bower Ceres, Mrs. Fayette Van Sickle Pomona, Mrs. F.S. Weeks Flora, Miss Hattie Warren Stewardess, Miss Mary O. Gillett Organist, Mrs W.A. Bower Trustee, E.T. Stevens. Wednesday evening, the 31st inst.,, the Young People's Association of the M.E. Church will hold their sociable in Buell's Hall. A first-class supper will be served and no pains spared to make it pleasant for those who attend. Paul Bovenizer's team ran away from Platts & McPherson's warehouse with a sleigh half loaded with barley yesterday afternoon. They ran up LeRoy street, over the fence at the end of the street and into Hatch's lot, down to the lower end of the lot, where they were stopped by a fence. No damage done. The horses were frightened by the 4 o'clock express, and not being tied, took to their heels. Always tie your horses, young man. Dec 23d, 1879. Mr. Henry's Premium Minstrels. This popular and unexcelled minstrel organization appears at the Opera House on Monday evening next, 29th inst. The company is showing in all the cities and principal villages and the entertainment has everywhere been greeted with large audiences, their business ranging from $1,000 to $1,200 per week. The Little Falls 'Journal' says of them: "The different performances were rendered in first-class style and showed that Mr. Henry carries nothing but the best of talent. H. Henry's cornet solos were as fine as we have ever listed to, and called forth several encores." Tickets are on sale at Mackeys.' Pinafore by Juveniles. Lehnen's Juvenile Opera Company in the reigning musical success, "H.M.S. Pinafore," are to appear at the Opera House in this village on Wednesday and Thursday nights of this week, and, by special request of many of our leading citizens, will give a matinee on Christmas afternoon at 3 o'clock. The impersonations of the little folks, who range in age from five to fifteen years are graceful, exquisite and every time acceptable. Admiration and astonishment equally fill the mind of all who see and hear the performance. Reserved seats are already being marked off at Mackeys', and we predict full houses. Admission, 35 and 50 cents. Cigars in boxes, suitable for presents, at Mackeys'. Pianos & Organs.-Persons wishing to purchase either a Piano or Oregon will do well to call on F.P. Terry, at the Opera House. Narrow Escape from Inhaling Coal Gas.-Mr. Will Walkinshaw, of the 'Advocate,' and his wife were rendered unconscious on Tuesday night last by inhalations of coal gas. Their sleeping room is warmed by a coal stove, and on the night mentioned it seemed to be unusually productive of gas which filled the room. Mrs. Walkinshaw was awakened by a sense of stifling and she awakened Mr. W. and both managed to call for help and crawl to the hall, where they were soon found unconscious by the other inmates of the house. They were at once medically treated, and although very weak this (Wednesday) morning, they will undoubtedly come out all right. We sincerely hope nothing serious will follow. Getting Well.-Mr. Batavian: Mr. McConville, who lives in Sweden, just across the Bergen line, is, to the astonishment of all, getting well. Did you ever publish the particulars of the accident which so nearly cost him his life? It happened on election day. He had just got into his wagon to return home from Brockport, when the horses started suddenly, pitching him out head first upon the curb stone. His head was smashed, part of the brain exuding. His recovery is considered a great wonder here. A little incident connected with the accident is interesting, and as I have never seen it published I send it. The falling out of Mr. McConville frightened his horses and they ran away. His dog took after them, tried several times to stop them by catching the wheel with his teeth, and, finally, one of the lines having fallen out of the wagon, caught it and thus turned the horses into an open yard and stopped them. He then stood guard over them, allowing no one to touch them until one of Mr. McConville's sons came to get them. submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers