source: The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State May 9 - 1899 Mere Mention. Harry MUGRIDGE has purchased the Bethany stage route from J.B. BAKER. * Our style of doing business, one price to all. Nothing but good goods sold by us, fair and courteous treatment to everybody. McKenzie & Storms, No. 73 Main street, Batavia, N.Y. * Personal. A.F. GEIGER and family have returned from Attica, where they were called on Sunday because of the serious illness of Mrs. GEIGER's mother, Mrs. E.F. CHAFFEE, whose condition is somewhat improved. * If you wish a hat or bonnet that is sure to give satisfaction, call on us. We can suit you from the start. No trouble to show you an immense stock. No need to worry when you come to our store. L.J. TOMPKINS. * 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 *********************************************