Past and Present alfa 2-6-03 - Genesee County

PAST AND PRESENT2/6/2003NAME/TOWN SUBJECT DATE PAGE #A. A. Grinnell Co. Incorporated 1899 58A. A. Grinnell Co. Bought lumber rights 1909 201A. A. Grinnell Co. Bought land 1910 212A. G. Henning Foreign currency display 5-16-1931 115A. J. Tanner Canning Company Fly wheel accident 1906 127Acheson, Edward G. Associate of Frank J. Tone 10-3-1931 157Acker, George Eats peaches he sent brother 27yrs ago 9-28-1901 8Ackley, Zebulon Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Acquard, Mrs. Anna Barn burned 1941 253Adair, Mrs. A. R. Hen lays odd egg 11-24-1934 184Adams, Augustus Running for office 1899 55Adams, M. B. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Adams, Parmenio Short biography 3-31-1928 30Adams, Parmenus Surveyed Telephone Rd. in Alexander 8-15-1931 142Adams, Ralph Member of hunting party 11-22-1930 99Adams, Rev. John R. Left Batavia 1911 143Adams, Rev. John R. Campaign for no-license 1909 210Aderman, W. Price Fined for tie remark 1-11-1947 260Ahl, Mrs. George Found large mushrooms 10-17-1931 161Akron Birds destroy power transformer 7-25-1931 137Akron Built water plant 1926 174Akron Man killed by train 1898 207Akron Reservation resident got stuffed alligator 1-17-1925 227Akron New Indian schools superintendent 1905 239Akron Hen laid large egg 3-23-1946 243Akron Typhoid epidemic 1926 253Akron Typhoid epidemic 1921 256Akron Typhoid epidemic 1926 257Akron Employees picket 1937 266Akron Strike near ended 1937 269Alabama Carp beached in flood 1901 114Alabama Only town without rural mail delivery 1901 120Alabama Niagara Gypsum Co. fire 1916 135Alabama Centenial 1926 135Alabama Big fire 1921 136Alabama Flower show 1916 143Alabama Women barrel apples 1906 160Alabama Equalization rate increased 1921 176Alabama New postmaster 1914 193Alabama Resident gave land 1929 195Alabama Plant sold 1929 195Alabama Resident was president of agricultural society 1919 199Alabama House built 1909 201Alabama Populists party meetings 1895 231Alabama Resident born on Easter 5-31-1947 278Alabama Crossing closed 1927 263Alabama Resident had Easter birthday 4-12-1947 267

Alabama Swamp Coyotes heard 1922 261Albion Woodlot demonstration 11-23-1946 255Albion Orleans County county seat 12-28-1946 259Albion Formerly Newport 5-5-1947 269Albion High School Student built bus shelter 11-22-1941 219Albright, Con World champion wrestler 12-27-1930 91Albright, Dr. Robert E. Spoke in Oakfield 1941 251Albright, Jack World champion wrestler 12-27-1930 91Alden Natural Gas Company Secured leases in Genesee County 1904 49Alden-Batavia Gas Co. Laid pipe 1904 203Alden-Batavia Gas Co. Law suit 1914 211Alden-Batavia Natural Gas Co. Drills dry well on McClary farm 1905 105Alden-Batavia Natural Gas Co. Formed 1901 159Alden-Batavia Natural Gas Co. Good well 1916 173Alden-Batavia Natural Gas Co. Superintendent resigned 1917 267Aldinger Market Purchased and named Economy Cash Market 1916 247Alds, Jotham P. Visited Batavia 1901 135Alert Hose Company Held fair 1904 52Alexander Grange purchased church 1910 3Alexander Central school district approved 1937 4Alexander Child has good memory 12-21-1901 21Alexander Tonawanda flooded 1925 101Alexander Hunt club holds slaughter 1915 102Alexander Part of telephone association 1906 127Alexander No liquor license 1911 139Alexander Large mushrooms 10-17-1931 161Alexander Barns burned 1901 174Alexander Hume farmhouse burned 1916 174Alexander Heavy hog 1926 176Alexander Brief history of Alexander Road Hunt 10-27-1934 191Alexander Highway surveying 1914 193Alexander New supervisor 1919 199Alexander First concret highway 1919 199Alexander Building collapsed 1909 201Alexander Resident appointed to State School board 1898 207Alexander New postmaster 1935 212Alexander Troter died on farm 1895 233Alexander Resident's music used in Jenny Lind concert 2-21-1925 234Alexander Tonawanda Creek flooded 1895 236Alexander Anniversary dinner 1895 239Alexander Thick ice 1900 239Alexander Central school proposed 1936 244Alexander Resident on rescue team 10-12-1946 251Alexander Residents married 58 years 1941 256Alexander Station agent retired 1916 258Alexander Farm house burned 1916 258Alexander Jurors snowed in 1917 261Alexander Was "Gerryville" for VP Elbridge Gerry 5-5-1947 269Alexander Resident crowned county queen 1937 271Alexander Holland Purchase first 4th of July celebration 6-28-1947 277Alexander Two-headed calf 1929 282

Alexander Poor maple year 1929 283Alexander Cemetary Gravesite of Revolutionary War veteran 1-19-1952 223Alexander Central School District New board president 1937 273Alexander Central School District Movement to withdraw schools 1937 277Alexander Hotel, The Burned 1916 117Alexander Road Hunt Brief history 10-27-1934 191Alexander, Harvey Suspect in missing baseball bet money 9-14-1946 247Alexander, Rodney Found William Morgan? Remains 7-3-1931 130All-Batavia Fund Manager elected 1926 156All-Batavia Fund Organized 1921 159All-Batavia Fund Elected president 1921 165All-Batavia Fund Budget 1921 169All-Batavia Fund Drive results 1929 195All-Batavia Fund Campaign results 1924 197All-Batavia Fund New chairman 1930 215All-Batavia Fund More than half way 1936 249All-Batavia Fund Short of goal 1941 249All-Batavia Fund Set budget 1926 253All-Batavia Fund Campaign 1926 255All-Batavia Fund New president 1921 257All-Batavia Fund Didn't make goal 1931 257All-Batavia Fund Subscriptions total 1922 263Allen, Eddie Balloonist 1937 279Allen, Ethan B. Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Allen, Florence Balloonist 1937 279Allen, Gloria Balloonist 1937 279Allen, Harlan Admitted to bar 1899 57Allen, Harlan Admitted to bar 1899 57Allen, Norman M. Late State Senator 1870 - 1873 2-5-1910 23Allen, Rev. G. M. Appointed to Batavia church 1909 209Allen, Rev. Ray Appointed pastor 1904 51Allis, Clark Fish swallowed by snake 8-15-1931 142American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society Beneficiary of estate 1916 124American Baptist Home Missionary Society Beneficiary of estate 1916 124American Baseball Club Formed in 1866 5-5-1947 269American Express Co. New manager 1914 193American Express Co. New manager 1915 215American Hotel Burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232American Legion Band wins 4th place 1926 159American Legion Band went to Detroit 10-17-1931 161American Legion Band Concert 12-5-1931 172American Legion Produced play 1924 197American Legion Batavia post got new commander 1924 197American Legion Annual ball 1924 211American Legion Band wins contest 1926 247American Legion New Auxiliary leader 1931 254American Legion Armistice Day celebration 1926 257American Legion National commander visited VA Hospital 1937 261American Legion Wanted rooms in city building 1922 262American Legion House-to-house canvass 1932 267American Legion Band offered to play 1932 273

American Legion State commander spoke in Batavia 1934 285American Railway Express Agency Managed by Louis H. Jones 1914 193American Society of Equity Formed in Batavia 1906 127Ames, Bert Sold saloon to Barney Owens 1899 57Ames, Theron Bean harvest 1904 51Amidon, A.bert On annual ball committee 1917 261Ancient Order of United Workmen Surrendered its charter 1906 118Anderson, Dr. George Early Batavia physician 6-14-1947 276Anderson, Mrs. Hannah E. Fair art exhibitor 12-8-1934 185Anderson, Rev. James A. Retired 1899 58Andrews & Son Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Andrews, A. R. Resigned from The News 1900 90Andrews, Andrew J. Army draftees 1929 66Andrews, Andrew Roland Superintendent of print shop 10-26-1901 10Andrews, Charles J. Built travel trailer 10-18-1930 87Andrews, Herbert Bought greenhouse 1926 176Andrews, Mrs. Sarah Watson Died 1905 102Andrews, W. J. In charge of E. H. Harriman horse 11-30-1901 18Andrews, William J. Batavia horse driver 9-12-1931 148Angel, Abel K. Bought drug store 1931 247Annabal, Russell C. County Clerk helped Mary V. Thomas 10-26-1946 253Annabal, Russell C. Reelected 1936 254Annabal, Russell C. County clerk 1942 278Anthanson, Captain Arrested for blocking streets 1901 128Anthony, Charles B. Oakfield mayor 1931 244Anthony, Susan B. Address in Bergen 1899 55Appleton, Fred R. President of Batavia Shrine Club 1926 175Apthorp, Bert Son of C. F. Apthorp 7-24-1915 27Apthorp, C. F. Pursues "Chicken Thief?" 7-24-1915 27Arcade Local Senator subject of Buffalo Courier article 3-21-1925 240Arcade Once was China 10-26-1946 253Arcade & Attica Railroad Brief history 9-19-1931 151Archer, Miss May At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Armour & Co. New manager 1901 174Arnold, Charles Distance skater 1924 198Arnold, John B. On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Artman, Charles Grandson of J. G. Johnson found old card 10-5-1946 250Artman, Mrs. Marion J. Mother of Charles Artman 10-5-1946 250Atchison, T. Edward Elected Batavia mayor 1909 59Atchison, T. Edward Opera cast member 1900 239Atherton, Edward J. Wrestler moves to Elmira 1904 51Athoe Formerly Stacey & Athoe 1926 149Athoe Motors, Inc. New show room 1929 195Atkins, Burd P. Killed Leonard P. Scheer 1905 239Atkins, Shubael Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Atkins, Thomas Sold restaurant to John Mayer 1899 56Atlas Milk Co. Plant sold 1929 195Attica Earth tremors 1929 33Attica Tough to sell cars to farmers 2-2-1929 37Attica Surprise birthday party 2-2-1929 37Attica Unusual train wreck 2-16-1929 39

Attica Butcher has contest 2-16-1929 39Attica Prayerful request of pastor's sons 4-27-1929 48Attica Odd Fellows purchase opera house 1919 63Attica Nearly out of natural gas 1910 97Attica Not affected by unemployment problem 11-15-1930 100Attica Snow 1925 102Attica Boyce flour & feed mill burned 1926 123Attica William Jennings Bryan lectured 1921 128Attica Mill burned 1911 132Attica Prisoners avid farmers 10-3-1931 157Attica Tarantula found 12-8-1934 185Attica Highway surveying 1914 193Attica Pastor goes to St. James 1929 195Attica Earth tremors 1929 195Attica Women plant weeds 5-13-1922 205Attica Mill burned 1923 208Attica New pastor 1933 208Attica Warden wanted more cells 1935 214Attica Former residents have party 1-6-1940 220Attica Tonawanda Creek flooded 1900 228Attica Flock of pheasants 2-7-1925 232Attica Solar eclipse 2-7-1925 232Attica Building sold 2-21-1925 234Attica Resident made good 2-28-1925 235Attica Earthquake antidotes 3-7-1925 237Attica Bachelor to marry 3-7-1925 237Attica Plant construction 1905 239Attica Bus route extension approved 1926 248Attica New York Central RR wanted to abandon line 1936 250Attica Resident gave fire chief silver trumpet 1916 251Attica Movies OK for Sundays 1921 256Attica School burned 1922 262Attica Begonia in bloom 3-22-1947 264Attica Native had New Jersey park named for him 1922 270Attica New postmaster 1922 270Attica Barns burned 1932 273Attica Earthquake 1942 278Attica & Arcade RR Near large beaver colony 3-29-1947 265Attica & Buffalo RR Items exhibited 4-2-1949 281Attica Mill Demolished 1926 249Attica Prison Overcrowded 1935 214Attica Prison Four escaped 1930 242Attica Prison New buildings planned 1930 242Attica Prison Workers on strike 1931 244Attica Prison Sewer work halted 1931 257Attica Prison Needed new cell block 1937 260Attica Prison Population up 1922 266Attica Prison Cellblock bids opened 1937 273Attica Prison Population up 1932 278Attica Prison Fourth cellblock to be built 1937 279Attica Prison Received Sing Sing prisoners 1934 283

Attica Prison New cell block 1937 286Attica Water, Gas & Electric Co. Law suit 1914 211Atwater, Edward C. Given permission to stop gas production 1904 50Atwater, Edward C. Elected secretary of Johnston Harvester Co. 1910 109Atwater, Edward C. President of Johnston Harvest Co. 1906 174Atwater, Edward Weaver Died 1910 109Atwater, Mrs. Visited by Mrs. W. D. Wilcox 3-2-1929 41Atwater, Mrs. Edward Is president of Gen. Memorial Hospital Aux. 1946 5Atwood, Rev. I. M. Leader of Universalist general convention 10-2-1901 9Austin & Prescott's Broken window 11-9-1901 15Austin Park Donation for park pool 1929 285Austin, Chester M. Captured rattlesnake 1911 143Austin, George J. Appointed to sewer commission 1909 59Austin, George J. Gave land to city 1920 242Austin, George J. Estate used for park improvements 1924 282Austin, Percy Captured rattlesnake 1911 143Avery, A. R. Incorporated A. A. Grinnell Co. 1899 58Avery, C. A. Incorporated A. A. Grinnell Co. 1899 58Avery, Charles C. Incorporated Oakfield Exchange Bank 1916 170Avery, Rufus G. Died 1915 107Avon Site of railroad accident 4-12-1947 267Avon Formerly Hartford 5-5-1947 269Ayer, Darius Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Babcock, Alva Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Babcock, Donald Married Majorie Klinger in an airplane 12-14-1929 79Babcock, George W. Law partnership with James H. Huntington 1899 56Babcock, George W. Admitted to bar 1899 57Babcock, George W. Began studying law 1895 228Babcock, Miss Marian Louise Made hospital gowns 4-2-1949 281Babcock, Mrs. Bertha Made hospital gowns 4-2-1949 281Babcock, Sherman F. Was that Kerm or Sherm 12-7-1946 258Babcock, Sherman F. Attorney not a barber 6-12-1947 273Bachelder, Amos G. New Jersey park named for him 1922 270Bacon, John W. Recused cat trapped on utility pole 3-9-1929 42Baglio, Samuel Owned Star Theater 1932 260Bailey, Erastus Bailey's Mills named for him 5-5-1947 269Bailey, George A. Noted court stenographer 10-18-1930 87Bailey, Miss Mary Wife of Chandler G. Ellicott 9-12-1931 148Bailey, Mrs. Jay Hollyhocks in bloom 12-5-1931 172Bailey's Mills Named for Erastus Bailey 5-5-1947 269Bain, Donald Approved Brisbane land for postoffice 1909 60Bain, George A. Conducted horse show at Gen. Co. Fair 9-13-1930 83Baird, Frank L. Hunting trip 11-7-1931 163Baker Gun & Forging Co. Good business 1909 201Baker Gun & Forging Co. Plant fire 1922 286Baker Gun & Forging Company Unusual letters 10-19-1901 14Baker Gun & Forging Company Running night and day 1904 49Baker Gun & Forging Company Sold some machinery to H. D. Folsom Co. 1919 64Baker Gun Co. Coal on the way 1919 211Baker, Albert Cecil Old tree 9-27-1930 85Baker, Col. Gave John Wilkes Booth's body to Edward Sampson 2-21-1925 234

Baker, Dr. E. L. Died 1894 55Baker, George Transferred to Batavia 1899-1900 225Baker, Julius Surviving Civil War vet 11-30-1929 78Baker, Mrs. Ida A. Niece told of Arizona snow 4-26-1947 266Baker, Mrs. John W. Dance instructor at Majestic Temple 1929 67Baker, Ray Stanard Son of Col. Baker 2-21-1925 234Baker, Richard 1-29-1719 marriage contract 2-2-1929 37Baker, Thomas Trained boxer "Bob" Fitzsimmons 9-6-1930 82Baker, William A. Directed "Powhatan" 1899 56Balch, Frederick Received deed from Trumbull Cary 1930 or 31 81Ball, Charles Eagle Scout is acting mayor 1946 5Bank of Batavia 50 years old 1926 131Bank of Batavia Bought building 1920 214Bank of Batavia Cashier is secretary/treasurer of banker's assoc. 1931 216Bank of Batavia New employee 1920 242Bank of Batavia New president 1917 277Bank of Batavia Site of railroad exhibit 4-2-1949 281Bank of Elba Started business 1915 98Bank of Elba Declared dividend 1925 241Bank of Elba Robbed 1916 250Bank of Genesee Paid first Christmas fund 1914 62Bank of Genesee Casher resigned 1911 128Bank of Genesee Chrismas funds 1914 193Bank of Genesee New cashier 1920 242Bank Street Baptist Church Formerly the Bank Street Church 1906 132Bank Street Church Pastor resigned 1901 124Bank Street Church Became a Baptist church 1906 132Bank Street Church Pastor resigned 1901 160Banks, A. Bleeker State Senator 1870 - 1873 2-5-1910 23Banks, Newell K. Checker champion 1926 175Bannister, Charles E. Members of Batavia Dramatic Club 1905 89Bannister, Charles E. Built flatiron building 1906 155Baptist Church of East Pembroke Pastor retired 1926 173Barber, Frank D. Succeeded by Frank Russell at Batavia Postoffice 1899 58Barber, Frank D. Appointed Washington PO clerk 1899 58Barber, George A. Superintendent of rural schools 1929 196Barber, Henry I. 2nd place in spelling bee 3-9-1929 42Barber, Henry I. Killed in accident 1929 195Barber, Henry I. Succeeded by George A. Barber 1929 196Barber, M/M Robert New Year's baby 1935 212Barber, Robert J., jr. New Year's baby 1935 215Barbour, Mrs. W. Former Mrs. Etta Winslow 1899 55Barge Canal Stafford Grange against rebuilding 1904 203Barker, Zenas Surveyed Telephone Rd. in Alexander 8-15-1931 142Barnes, Daniel Died 1921 174Barnum, Miss Grace Opera cast member 1900 239Barnum, P. T. Managed Jenny Lind tour 2-21-1925 234Barr, Frank E. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Barr, Phineas, jr. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Barrett, John Married Ellen Boyd 6-14-1947 275Barrett, Nelson T. Bought Redfield property 1926 170

Barry, Francis Worked on Dansville road construction 5-2-1931 111Bartlett, Dr. George F. H. Died 11-14-1931 167Barton, George T. Recused cat trapped on utility pole 3-9-1929 42Barton, I. R. Subject of Salt Lake Herald article 12-28-1901 22Barton, Major I. R. Sold gas generator 1899 57Basom Maple trees tapped 1909 53Basom Eggs & geraniums 5-13-1922 205Basom Maple syrup made 1900 233Basom Coyotes heard 1922 261Batavia Cash from abroad 10-21-1899 1Batavia History of Ellicott Street 10-21-1899 1Batavia Produce prices 1900 3Batavia Cider price 1905 3Batavia Cold 10-12-1910 3Batavia 1st Baptist Judd Class hunts raccoons 10-13-1910 3Batavia Chestnut crop light 1910 3Batavia Knights Templar observe anniversary 1915 3Batavia Meeting of Presbyterian Synod 10-19-1915 3Batavia 1921 city expenses 1921 3Batavia Food prices decline 1921 3Batavia Prices of articles for sale 1922 3Batavia State Dept. of Ed. Recommends new school 1922 3Batavia Tax rate increased 1926 3Batavia Factory expansion planned 1927 4Batavia Funds raised for Children's Home 1927 4Batavia Wood carving for Yale University 1931 4Batavia Unemployment relief 1932 4Batavia War memorial boulder put in Williams park 1932 4Batavia Test ease fears about construction costs 1932 4Batavia Bond required from some city businesses 1932 4Batavia City takes options on land 1936 4Batavia Flood threat ended 1937 4Batavia Drunk driving campaign 1937 4Batavia Influenza epidemic 1941 5Batavia Joseph Horowitz & Sons gets contract 1941 5Batavia Tax rate increased 1942 5Batavia School air raid evacuations recommended 1942 5Batavia YMCA fund drive 1946 5Batavia Dipson Batavia Theater ground bracking 1946 5Batavia Borrows bicycle 9-21-1901 7Batavia Young lady uses wrong postage 9-28-1901 8Batavia "Deaf" juror excused 9-28-1901 8Batavia Has wrong bicycle 10-2-1901 9Batavia Railroad story 10-2-1901 9Batavia Tenth anniversary of First Baptist church 10-26-1901 10Batavia Funny wedding story 10-26-1901 10Batavia Toad and frog invasion 10-5-1901 11Batavia Young lady uses wrong postage - Post Office error 10-5-1901 11Batavia Missing elevator 10-5-1901 11Batavia Women pays long forgiven note 10-12-1901 13Batavia Women heard Czolgosz plan Pres McKinley killing 10-12-1901 13

Batavia Foreman "talks" men into taking day off 10-19-1901 14Batavia Blind piano tuner "needs light" 10-19-1901 14Batavia Water system suggestion 10-19-1901 14Batavia Description of writing on St James window 10-19-1901 14Batavia Little girl's church supper 11-9-1901 15Batavia They weren't peaches 11-16-1901 16Batavia Not her week 11-16-1901 16Batavia Stranger pays for lawyer's dinner 11-16-1901 16Batavia Lady begs pardon from manikin 11-23-1901 17Batavia Gracious but not sober 11-23-1901 17Batavia Proposed electric train route 11-30-1901 18Batavia Resident approves of socials in school houses 12-7-1901 19Batavia Lord's Prayer - almost got it right 12-7-1901 19Batavia Concerned about a street fm Bank to State 12-14-1901 20Batavia Resident finds 50yr old invitation 12-14-1901 20Batavia 12/20 shortest day of year 12-21-1901 21Batavia Cost of land up since 1820 12-21-1901 21Batavia Humorous story 12-21-1901 21Batavia Church celebrates anniversary 12-21-1901 21Batavia Humorous story 12-21-1901 21Batavia Report on tax rates 12-28-1901 22Batavia Women needs to learn about her camera 12-28-1901 22Batavia Alerts lease part of Tomlinson building 2-5-1910 23Batavia In 1890 - bids sought for fire-alarm system 2-5-1910 23Batavia Cat story 2-5-1910 23Batavia Owl after canary 2-5-1910 23Batavia High cost of eggs in New York City 2-5-1910 23Batavia Humorous story 3-11-1911 24Batavia 25yrs ago - Batavia Club leases part of building 3-11-1911 24Batavia 1891 - New York Central RR depot burned 3-11-1911 24Batavia Wells-Fargo recalls ad 3-11-1911 24Batavia Workers feed pet mouse 3-11-1911 24Batavia Boy meets traveling Governors 12-9-1911 25Batavia Bank gets request for coins 12-9-1911 25Batavia Man can't kill chickens 12-9-1911 25Batavia The duke and "duck" 12-9-1911 25Batavia Fireman dons wrong uniform 12-9-1911 25Batavia Girl fall into cistern 1-24-1914 26Batavia Letter carrier speaks at dinner 1-24-1914 26Batavia 3 groups dine at same club 1-24-1914 26Batavia Lawyer ignors stencilled warning 7-24-1915 27Batavia Women falls with pillows 7-24-1915 27Batavia There's a mouse in the house 2-9-1929 28Batavia Cold weather 2-9-1929 28Batavia Tea instead of lunch 2-9-1929 28Batavia Sleeps while barber works 10-28-1916 29Batavia Car towed 10-28-1916 29Batavia Old plank road found under Lewiston Road 10-28-1916 29Batavia Presbyterian women provide meals 3-31-1928 30Batavia Refuse public office and get fined 3-31-1928 30Batavia Wrong store 3-31-1928 30

Batavia Tale of a guy and two gals 9-11-1926 31Batavia Man falls asleep on train 9-11-1926 31Batavia How to collect on an insurance policy 8-20-1927 32Batavia Cellar coal bin collapsed 8-20-1927 32Batavia Earthquake of nitro explosion 1-12-1929 35Batavia Joseph Ellicott tried to call it Bustia or Bustiville 1-12-1929 35Batavia Winter bareheads 1-19-1929 36Batavia Flood results in request for work 2-2-1929 37Batavia 5 year old threatens to run away from home 2-2-1929 37Batavia Girl wonders about goldfish 1-26-1929 38Batavia Used wrong cleaning fluid 1-26-1929 38Batavia "Stolen" car returned 2-16-1929 39Batavia Painting story 2-16-1929 39Batavia New lights for City Hall 2-23-1929 40Batavia Cat story 3-2-1929 41Batavia Casual conversation 3-2-1929 41Batavia Crow in Carr's woods 3-9-1929 42Batavia Skunk store 3-16-1929 43Batavia Gets baby sister 3-16-1929 43Batavia Water main break 3-23-1929 44Batavia Humorous story 3-23-1929 44Batavia Humorous story 3-23-1929 44Batavia Girl finds work in Buffalo 3-23-1929 44Batavia Ticketed for parking by fire hydrant 4-6-1929 45Batavia Banks merge 4-6-1929 45Batavia Stamp collecting 4-6-1929 45Batavia Brief history of local companies 4-13-1929 46Batavia How to get medicinal whiskey 4-20-1929 47Batavia Locals enjoy Amb. Herrick's hospitality 4-20-1929 47Batavia Funny bus story 4-27-1929 48Batavia Church school opens 1904 49Batavia New York Central RR gravel pit work 1904 49Batavia Land bought to continue School Street 1904 49Batavia 1/2" snow fall on 11/18 1904 49Batavia Price of turkeys 1904 49Batavia Rain then blizzard 1904 49Batavia Pairs of bobs seen on streets 1904 49Batavia Walnut St. Bridge pier idea abandoned 1904 50Batavia Church parish divided 1904 50Batavia Ellicott hall fire 1904 50Batavia Many have the grip 1904 50Batavia Flooding 1904 50Batavia No sleighs on streets 1904 50Batavia Few sleighs out 1904 50Batavia Good skating on creek 1904 50Batavia Dellinger opera house closed 1904 51Batavia Lehigh Valley RR drills own well 1904 51Batavia South Lyon street graded 1904 51Batavia Rain, snow and sun 1904 51Batavia Lamps replaced 1904 51Batavia Cold weather 1904 51

Batavia Dust and snow 1904 52Batavia Humane Society proposals 1904 52Batavia Canning brings Polish families 1904 52Batavia Water trough removed 1904 52Batavia Republican wigwam erected 1904 52Batavia Prince Fushini of Japan passed through 1904 52Batavia Daily stage to Elba 1904 52Batavia Dam washed away 1904 52Batavia Heat wave 1909 53Batavia Bug invasion 1909 53Batavia Christmas trees on sale 1909 53Batavia Automobiles pass through 1909 53Batavia Effort to establish Grange store 1909 53Batavia Price of strawberries 1909 53Batavia Knights Templar met in Masonic temple 1909 53Batavia Trees planted 1909 53Batavia Cold weather 1909 53Batavia Price of eggs 1894 55Batavia Business good for manufacturers 1899 55Batavia Residents agitating curfew ordinance 1899 55Batavia Dandelions in bloom 1899 55Batavia Liqour licenses issued 1899 55Batavia Church building destroyed 1899 55Batavia Eggs are scarce 1899 56Batavia Long distance phone call 1899 56Batavia Post office has light 1899 56Batavia Lehigh Valley roundhouse torn down 1899 56Batavia Dewey celebration 1899 56Batavia Streets sprinkled 1899 56Batavia Bicycle path constructed 1899 56Batavia Poltery prices 1899 56Batavia Danelions in bloom 1899 57Batavia Cold weather 1899 57Batavia Ice harvest 1899 57Batavia First pay phones 1899 57Batavia Labor day parade 1899 57Batavia NYC trains slowed 1899 57Batavia Telephones 1899 57Batavia Vertical writing introduced 1899 57Batavia Early pictures shown 1899 57Batavia 24 employed at Davis company 1899 57Batavia Bidwell thresher works moved here 1899 58Batavia Owego Bridge Co. to build bridge 1899 58Batavia Night lunch cars 1899 58Batavia Boys shot marbles 1899 58Batavia Golf course laid out 1899 58Batavia Price of eggs 1899 58Batavia Large number use RR crossing 1899 58Batavia Epidemic of measles 1899 58Batavia Public school population 1909 59Batavia Universalists by Batavia Garment Co. Bldg. 1909 59

Batavia Village budget 1909 59Batavia Windy weather 1909 59Batavia Postoffice receipts 1909 59Batavia Price of eggs 1909 59Batavia Cold then warm 1909 59Batavia Efforts to form lacrosse team 1909 59Batavia Horse pulls car with buggy behind it 1909 59Batavia YWCA organized 1909 59Batavia Group erects amusement building 1909 59Batavia Good skating on creek 1909 59Batavia Stormy weather 1909 60Batavia Good cabbage crop 1909 60Batavia 1,822 school students 1914 61Batavia Received army foor 1919 61Batavia Former President Roosevelt visited 1914 61Batavia Gasoline prices 1914 61Batavia East Main paved 1914 61Batavia Cold weather 1914 61Batavia Price of cabbage 1914 61Batavia Roller polo at Dyke rink 1914 61Batavia Quarantine stops livestock shipment 1914 61Batavia Stormy weather 1914 61Batavia West Main paved 1914 61Batavia Erected first municipal Christmas tree 1914 61Batavia 148 students in State School 1914 61Batavia School enrollment 1914 62Batavia Thomas Ave paved 1914 62Batavia Troop A won at state fair 1914 62Batavia East Main paved 1914 62Batavia Milk dealers need license 1914 62Batavia Pleasant weather 1914 62Batavia Price of potatoes 1914 62Batavia Price of cider 1919 63Batavia Low flying airplane over city 10-7-1919 63Batavia Price of potatoes 1919 63Batavia Cold weather 1919 63Batavia Has cash balance at year end 1919 63Batavia Price of fried cakes 1919 63Batavia Price of turkeys 1919 63Batavia Telephone rates 1919 63Batavia The Ware Class incorporated 1919 63Batavia Weil Brothers? Abondon Batavia plans 1919 63Batavia Price of potatoes 1919 63Batavia Cold weather 1919 63Batavia Effort to stop illegal wine production 1909 64Batavia Mayor appoints shade tree committee 1909 64Batavia Sugar shortage releaved 1909 64Batavia Number of police station lodgers down 1919 64Batavia Presbyterian church dedicated as memorial 1919 64Batavia Price of eggs 1919 64Batavia Record number of letters 12-22-1919 64

Batavia Sugar shortage releaved 1919 64Batavia Armistice Day celebration 11-11-1919 64Batavia Maine apples brought in 1919 64Batavia Pelt prices 1919 64Batavia Plan for State Troopers' barracks 1919 64Batavia Record-breaking Christmas for merchants 1919 64Batavia Fire bell saved in tower work 1929 67Batavia Humorus story 1929 67Batavia Tough painting job 1929 68Batavia Vacationing Batavian uses women's lockerroom 1929 68Batavia Resident cans birds 9-25-1929 69Batavia Humorus story 9-25-1929 69Batavia 100 years ago 9-25-1929 69Batavia Boy misses half of Sousa concert 10-5-1929 70Batavia Weather information 11-2-1929 74Batavia Resident buys Graf Zeppelin cover 11-2-1929 74Batavia Businessman's kitchen experience 11-9-1929 75Batavia Long drive to football game 11-16-1929 76Batavia Winter's start in past years 11-16-1929 76Batavia Cider gives hiccoughs 11-16-1929 76Batavia Found - Souvenir program from 7-4-1899 11-30-1929 78Batavia Smelly package 12-14-1929 79Batavia Stuck in mud at Seven Springs 12-21-1929 80Batavia Trial competes with world series 1930 or 31 81Batavia Day early for party 1930 or 31 81Batavia Fish story 9-6-1930 82Batavia Interesting story 9-13-1930 83Batavia Builder has car trouble 10-4-1930 86Batavia Cold weather 10-18-1930 87Batavia Girl's Christmas wish 12-28-1929 88Batavia Young girl recognizes "Santa Claus" 12-28-1929 88Batavia Several church bells installed 12-28-1929 88Batavia Good Christmas sales 1900 89Batavia Syracuse University concert 1905 89Batavia Hiccoughs epidemic 1920 89Batavia Cold weather 1925 89Batavia Extra trains due to holiday 1925 89Batavia Soft drink licenses issued 1925 89Batavia Rural mail routes started 1900 90Batavia Mayor won't get paid 1915 90Batavia Cold weather 12-27-1930 91Batavia Christmas on Redfield Parkway 12-27-1930 91Batavia Many times a gift watch 12-22-1930 92Batavia Fire story 12-22-1930 92Batavia Man finds dog in car 12-13-1930 93Batavia Postoffice business quadrupled 11-29-1930 94Batavia Rail shipping does well 1900 95Batavia Cold weather 1900 95Batavia Gideons place Bibles 1915 95Batavia Batavia water OK 1920 95Batavia Stormy weather 1905 96

Batavia Liberty Bell stops a RR station 1915 96Batavia Price of turkeys 1925 96Batavia Creek frozen 1900 97Batavia Cold weather 1915 97Batavia Unpaid taxes 1915 97Batavia School tax rate 1905 98Batavia Street paving 1905 98Batavia Fowl prices 1910 98Batavia Water plant approved 1915 98Batavia Solar eclipse 1920 98Batavia Right girl, wrong coat 11-22-1930 99Batavia Geese heading south 1900 101Batavia Price of cabbage 1905 101Batavia YMCA Harriers' Club organized 1905 101Batavia Postal substations opened 1920 101Batavia Baptist convention held 1905 102Batavia Population 1905 102Batavia Churches protest prize fight pictures 1910 102Batavia Paving Porter Ave. 1915 102Batavia Cold weather 1915 102Batavia Locomotive exploded 1920 102Batavia GAR Post can use fire headquarters 1920 102Batavia Price of nut coal 1925 102Batavia Snow 1925 102Batavia Zoning commission approved 1925 102Batavia Wrong movie 11-1-1930 103Batavia Longest rail stretch in Western New York 11-1-1930 103Batavia Gets less fog 11-1-1930 103Batavia Miniature golf a fixture 10-25-1930 104Batavia Expensive phone calls 10-25-1930 104Batavia Price of potatoes 1905 105Batavia Minstrels visited 1905 105Batavia Subdivision on South Main Street 1910 105Batavia Frost 1915 105Batavia Regular stage service 1900 106Batavia Fair record 1905 106Batavia Buffalo Boomers visited 1910 106Batavia Strawberries in markets 1910 106Batavia Frost 1915 106Batavia Cold weather 1925 106Batavia Population 1925 106Batavia Free text book for schools 1900 107Batavia Price of oats 1905 107Batavia School registration 1905 107Batavia Sewer system plans 1905 107Batavia Subdivision on South Main Street opened 1910 107Batavia YWCA one year old 1910 107Batavia Old engine in parade 1915 107Batavia Sewer plant blew up 1915 107Batavia Bumper peach crop 1915 107Batavia Frost 1915 107

Batavia Evening school discontinued 1920 107Batavia School children have bank deposits 1925 107Batavia Joke 1925 107Batavia School enrollment 1900 108Batavia Automobiles pass through 1910 108Batavia Stormy weather 1915 108Batavia School registration 1915 108Batavia Purchase of land for schools approved 1925 108Batavia First stockingless ladies 1925 108Batavia Vertical writing abandoned in schools 1910 109Batavia South in bad condition 1915 109Batavia Fire department speed limit set 1920 109Batavia Labor Day picnic 1920 109Batavia City assessment figure 1925 109Batavia Price of cider 1900 110Batavia Typhoid fever 1905 110Batavia Cold weather 1905 110Batavia Columbus Day event 1905 110Batavia Controversial gas station 1915 110Batavia Waved at train 5-2-1931 111Batavia Buffalo streets once named Batavia 5-2-1931 111Batavia Woman's Hospital Assoc. statement 1901 113Batavia Asparagus in markets 1906 113Batavia Street piano season 1906 113Batavia Cold weather 1906 113Batavia Library enlarged 1911 113Batavia BHS graduated 93 1926 113Batavia Price of strawberries 1901 114Batavia State Threshermen's Assoc. meeting 1906 114Batavia Gypsies pass through 1921 114Batavia Serviceman's train story 5-16-1931 115Batavia Taxpayer cost savings 76years ago 5-16-1931 115Batavia Boat launching less than successful 5-25-1931 116Batavia Mothers and Teachers Club formed 1901 117Batavia Colonel Cummings's Wild West Show visited 1906 117Batavia Visited by Damascus Temple 1921 117Batavia Zone ordinance adopted 1926 117Batavia Druggist tried to form an association 1901 118Batavia Frost 1901 118Batavia Rural routes added 1901 118Batavia Residents protest smoke 1911 118Batavia Stormy weather 1911 118Batavia Tonawanda flooded 1916 118Batavia Buffalo boosters visited 1926 118Batavia Busy train crossing 1901 119Batavia Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show 1906 119Batavia Ellicott Ave. parkway didn't make it 1911 119Batavia Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show 1911 119Batavia Rotary Club anniversary 1921 119Batavia Birth rate 1926 119Batavia No Daylight Savings Time 1926 119

Batavia Price of coal 1901 120Batavia Threshermen's convention 1906 120Batavia Jewelery scam 1911 120Batavia New watermains approved 1911 120Batavia Price of chickens 1911 120Batavia Stormy weather 1916 120Batavia High school field day 1926 120Batavia Was that white pants? 5-29-1931 121Batavia "Land Office War" 5/31/1836 5-29-1931 121Batavia Taxicabs pass through 5-29-1931 121Batavia Shoes didn't feel right 5-29-1931 121Batavia Old shoe found in Court House 6-6-1931 122Batavia WCTU raised funds 1901 123Batavia Lunch cars on streets 1901 123Batavia Price of wheat 1901 123Batavia Frost 1906 123Batavia Pringle school addition 1906 123Batavia Price of dairy butter 1911 123Batavia Tonawanda Creek cleaned 1911 123Batavia New fire trucks 1916 123Batavia Firemen wear summer uniforms 1921 123Batavia Parking restrictions started 1926 123Batavia John Robinson Circus visited 1926 123Batavia Cool weather 1916 124Batavia Fire-out signal abolished 1916 124Batavia Dog census 1921 124Batavia School bank balance 1926 124Batavia Prize Robert Fitzsimmons fighter hurt in accident 1911 124Batavia John Robinson Circus visited 1911 124Batavia Biplane on exhit 1911 124Batavia Medical story 6-20-1931 125Batavia History of Washington Ave. 6-13-1931 126Batavia New streets Trumbull Pkwy & Margaret Place 1901 127Batavia Price of dairy butter 1906 127Batavia Masonic Temple dedicated 1911 127Batavia YMCA fund drive 1911 127Batavia High ice usage in hot weather 1901 128Batavia Builders' Association formed 1901 128Batavia Building burned 1901 128Batavia Effort made to extend Thomas Ave. 1911 128Batavia Fourth of July celebration 1911 128Batavia Military train cheered 1916 128Batavia Fourth of July celebration 1921 128Batavia Charter amended 1926 128Batavia Parking restrictions started 1926 128Batavia Commerical heat & steam plant 1926 128Batavia Fire Dept. had busy Fourth of July 1926 128Batavia Boys damage automobiles 6-27-1931 129Batavia Tale of hot weather 7-3-1931 130Batavia Story of bicyle race 7-3-1931 130Batavia Article on President Garfield's assassination 7-3-1931 130

Batavia Census results 1901 131Batavia YMCA fund drive 1911 131Batavia Quoit results 1916 131Batavia Sewage plant problems 1921 131Batavia Magnolias in bloom 1921 131Batavia Automobile parties stopped 1901 132Batavia Water usage 1911 132Batavia Sewer lines break 1916 132Batavia Elm tree removed 1921 132Batavia Gentlemen's Driving Club meeting 1926 132Batavia Story of St. Swithin 7-18-1931 132Batavia Street renamed 1901 135Batavia Thomas Ave. extended 1911 135Batavia First wheat 1911 135Batavia Hot weather 1916 135Batavia Hot weather 1926 135Batavia Batavia Wheel Co. sold 1901 136Batavia Price of potatoes 1901 136Batavia Large automobile 1901 136Batavia Batavia-Alden Natural Gas franchise 1901 136Batavia Firemen win at convention 1911 136Batavia Factory employee excursion 1911 136Batavia Bean harvest 1911 136Batavia Factory employee excursion 1916 136Batavia Casey Carting Co. started 1926 136Batavia Cold weather 8-1-1931 138Batavia Court House overhauled 1901 139Batavia Price of coal 1901 139Batavia Old road found 1901 139Batavia Price of hay 1911 139Batavia Hot weather 1916 139Batavia School census 1921 139Batavia Hot weather 1926 139Batavia Expensive car visits 1901 140Batavia Price of wheat 1901 140Batavia Telephone installed 1901 140Batavia Hot weather 1906 140Batavia Road surveying 1906 140Batavia Commodities prices 1906 140Batavia Troops camped in park 1911 140Batavia Price of flour 1916 140Batavia Western Motor Bus Lines office opened 1926 140Batavia Price of wheat 1926 140Batavia Aristotle, the Philosopher 1926 140Batavia Old City 1926 140Batavia Lost turtle 8-8-1931 141Batavia Illegal aliens 8-15-1931 142Batavia Walnut St. bridge 1901 143Batavia Speed limit 1906 143Batavia School curriculum 1906 143Batavia Runaway horse 1911 143

Batavia First frost 1921 143Batavia Cost of shoe shine 1901 144Batavia Ellicott Place laid out 1901 144Batavia Commodities prices 1906 144Batavia Stores open during fair 1911 144Batavia Public market opened 1921 144Batavia Dwelling census 1921 144Batavia Telephone operator has problem 8-22-1931 145Batavia Lehigh Valley RR closed office 1901 149Batavia Batavia Day at Pan-Am Expo 1901 149Batavia Convention 1906 149Batavia Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin visited 1911 149Batavia School registration 1921 149Batavia Hiscuitt Baking Co. bought property 1921 149Batavia Tenants evicted for Kresge building 1926 149Batavia Sidewalks laid 1901 150Batavia Lights put in train station 1906 150Batavia School registration 1911 150Batavia Center St. house bombed 1911 150Batavia Medical society meeting 1916 150Batavia Big snake 1916 150Batavia Batavia Auto Products Co. formed 1921 150Batavia Fair pagent 1921 150Batavia Troop A horse wins championship 1926 150Batavia Picnic problems 9-19-1931 151Batavia Price of wheat 9-26-1931 152Batavia Case of the missing watch 9-26-1931 152Batavia Frost 1901 153Batavia Court House got new windows 1906 153Batavia Industrial parade 1916 153Batavia Ex-criminal visited 1921 153Batavia T. A. Wolff Shows winter here 1921 153Batavia Snow 1926 153Batavia Only local automobile 1911 154Batavia New school building approved 1916 154Batavia Taxpayers complain 1916 154Batavia Bank of Genesee sold building 1921 154Batavia Running races 1926 154Batavia Presbyterian concert 1901 155Batavia Price of cabbage 1911 155Batavia Court house plan abandoned 1911 155Batavia Price of milk 1916 155Batavia Infant illness 1921 155Batavia Business and Professional Woman's Club 1921 155Batavia Walnut St. straightened 1926 155Batavia Frost 1901 156Batavia Price of hair cut 1906 156Batavia Good fishing 1906 156Batavia Cold 1911 156Batavia Church building plans 1916 156Batavia New York Central RR nursery 1916 156

Batavia Home of 301st Infantry 1921 156Batavia Plant closed 1926 156Batavia Lease changes hands 1926 156Batavia Confused Legionaire 10-3-1931 157Batavia Alden-Batavia Natural Gas Co. formed 1901 159Batavia St. James Church redecorated 1901 159Batavia Price of wheat 1901 159Batavia First snow 1901 159Batavia Snow storm 1906 159Batavia Theater sold 1911 159Batavia Political meeting 1916 159Batavia Unemployed enrolled 1921 159Batavia Columbus Day banquet 1921 159Batavia Cabbage harvest 1926 159Batavia Lt. Gov. of Kiwanis visited Batavia 1926 159Batavia Price of cabbage 1901 160Batavia Endurance runners stopped 1901 160Batavia Three paper ballots used 1901 160Batavia Triangle fire alarm 1901 160Batavia Politicians visit 1906 160Batavia Ground floor theater wanted 1911 160Batavia Price of cabbage 1911 160Batavia Non-partisan ticket wanted 1916 160Batavia Companies incorporated 1916 160Batavia Building operations renewed 1921 160Batavia Price of potatoes 1921 160Batavia Unemployed's property taxable 1921 160Batavia American Legion Band went to Detroit 10-17-1931 161Batavia Was there a burglar? 10-17-1931 161Batavia Upton Post G.A.R. organized 10-24-1931 162Batavia New rural mail carriers 1901 165Batavia Salvation Army disbanded 1901 165Batavia Hospital rummage sale 1901 165Batavia New York Central RR bought land 1906 165Batavia Vice arrest made 1906 165Batavia Lost court case 1906 165Batavia Celery shipments 1906 165Batavia Traffic law 1911 165Batavia Land bought for synagogue 1911 165Batavia Diphtheria problem 1911 165Batavia Attorney's pocket picked 11-14-1931 167Batavia Board of Education meeting 11-14-1931 167Batavia Football game story 11-23-1931 168Batavia Football game story 11-23-1931 168Batavia First real snow 1901 169Batavia Good sleighing 1911 169Batavia YMCA plans 1911 169Batavia Snow storm 1916 169Batavia All-Batavia Fund 1921 169Batavia Cold weather 1926 169Batavia Price of potatoes 1926 169

Batavia Theater opened 1926 169Batavia St Mary's fair profits 1906 170Batavia Snow 1911 170Batavia Diphtheria problem 1911 170Batavia Price of turkeys 1916 170Batavia Price of hair cut 1916 170Batavia Building activity 1921 170Batavia Christmas shopping 1926 170Batavia Letter sent to accumulate cancellations 12-5-1931 172Batavia American Legion Band Concert 12-5-1931 172Batavia Police story 12-5-1931 172Batavia Lyon St opened 1901 173Batavia Opera House presentation 1901 173Batavia Diphtheria problem 1911 173Batavia Price of cabbage 1911 173Batavia F. W. Woolworth buys property 1916 173Batavia Firemen want two platoons 1921 173Batavia School population 1926 173Batavia Price of produce 1926 173Batavia Plans for extending Lyon St. 1901 174Batavia New train station wanted 1906 174Batavia Receives electricity 1906 174Batavia Price of hair cut 1916 174Batavia Street superintendent gave spotty work 1921 174Batavia Large unemployment 1921 174Batavia Building activity 1926 174Batavia Price of milk 1911 175Batavia Bright meteor 1916 175Batavia Temperature rise 1916 175Batavia Unemployment problems 1921 175Batavia Applications for fireman 1921 175Batavia Cold weather 1926 175Batavia Price of cabbage 1926 175Batavia Dreamland theater opened 1906 176Batavia Tax rate 1906 176Batavia Cold weather 1906 176Batavia New postoffice and court house 1911 176Batavia Residence for sewer caretaker 1911 176Batavia Cabin built by Holland Purchase Historical Society 1911 176Batavia Sewer plant operational 1911 176Batavia Cold weather 1916 176Batavia Windy weather 1921 176Batavia Small potato shipment 1926 176Batavia Cold weather 1926 176Batavia Car stolen or borrowed? 12-14-1931 177Batavia Clever student 12-19-1931 178Batavia Clever college student 12-28-1931 179Batavia Elks bid on jury table 12-28-1931 179Batavia Large hay load 1906 181Batavia Movies shown at Opera House 1906 181Batavia Price of turkeys 1911 181

Batavia Soldiers vote 1916 181Batavia Price of hitching 1916 181Batavia Sleigh runners put on buses 1916 181Batavia Council approves telephone co. purchase 1916 181Batavia Tax filers posted 1921 181Batavia Scarlet fever 1926 181Batavia Christmas temperatures 1926 181Batavia State Police story 11-17-1934 183Batavia Movies a novelty 11-17-1934 183Batavia Popular library books 12-1-1934 184Batavia Humorous story 12-1-1934 184Batavia Postoffice architect wasn't 12-8-1934 185Batavia Where's the fire? 12-22-1934 186Batavia 7th anniversary of water main break 12-22-1934 186Batavia School principal offers rules 12-22-1934 186Batavia Girl tells Santa but not her parents 12-29-1934 186Batavia Oil delivery man "lost" 12-29-1934 187Batavia Humorous Christmas gift 12-29-1934 187Batavia Local boxer story 12-29-1934 187Batavia Corn story 10-6-1934 189Batavia Old wedding gown on display 10-13-1934 189Batavia Batavians sister was Hollywood actress 10-13-1934 190Batavia Visitors locked out of their car 10-13-1934 190Batavia Avid baseball fans 10-13-1934 190Batavia 1900 BHS football team photo on display 10-27-1934 191Batavia Residents on hunting trip 10-27-1934 191Batavia Batavian "doped" before taking bar exam 11-3-1934 191Batavia Former resident drum major at Ohio school 11-3-1934 191Batavia Train speed record 11-3-1934 191Batavia Favorite of name touring bands 11-3-1934 192Batavia Cat takes a vacation 11-3-1934 192Batavia Large potato 11-3-1934 192Batavia Postmaster had old newspaper 11-10-1934 192Batavia Avid bicyclist 11-10-1934 192Batavia Car accident 1914 193Batavia No livestock shipments 1914 193Batavia Street paved 1914 193Batavia Milk dealers needed license 1914 193Batavia Few pheasants 1914 193Batavia Successful hunting trip 1914 193Batavia Mayor nominated 1914 193Batavia Trolley schedule 1914 193Batavia Windy weather 1914 193Batavia Business didn't get off ground 1914 193Batavia New mayor and council 1914 193Batavia Robin spotted 1914 193Batavia Ex theater manager in vaudeville 1914 193Batavia Theater bought 1914 193Batavia First community Christmas tree 1914 193Batavia Grape shipment 1914 193Batavia Civil Service Commission appointed 1914 193

Batavia Officials appointed 1914 193Batavia Traveling movie show regular visitor 1914 193Batavia Pastor reassigned 1914 193Batavia Resident lead Knights Templar 1929 195Batavia Price of cabbage 1929 195Batavia Aviation beacon lit 1929 195Batavia Gasoline stolen 1929 195Batavia Journalist gave lecture 1929 195Batavia Building permits total 1929 195Batavia Boundary lights at airport 1929 195Batavia Christmas Club totals 1929 195Batavia Wrestling match 1929 195Batavia Kiwanis Club show 1929 195Batavia Property bought for plant expansion 1929 195Batavia New auto show room 1929 195Batavia Price of pea beans 1929 195Batavia Snow storm 1929 195Batavia Store remodeled 1929 195Batavia New St. James Pastor 1929 195Batavia Price of wheat 1929 195Batavia Gas station sold 1929 195Batavia State Troopers sent to Auburn 1929 195Batavia Winter weather 1929 195Batavia Busy postoffice 1929 195Batavia Electricity out 1929 195Batavia E. N. Rowell died 1929 195Batavia New Pastor 1929 196Batavia Price of calves 1929 196Batavia Col. Theodore Roosevelt campaigned here 1924 197Batavia Wedding held in theater 1924 197Batavia New doctor 1924 197Batavia Cold weather 1924 197Batavia New office for coal dealer 1924 197Batavia Shakespearian actor performed here 1924 197Batavia Heavy squash 1924 197Batavia Paving program 1924 197Batavia Play presented 1924 197Batavia G. A. R. got new commander 1924 197Batavia Four fires 1924 197Batavia New manager for Metropolitan Life 1924 197Batavia Christmas Club totals 1924 197Batavia No lights for Main Street 1924 197Batavia All-Batavia Fund results 1924 197Batavia Cold weather 1924 197Batavia Former resident was long-time glazier 1924 197Batavia Resident was master of Stafford Grange 1924 197Batavia Robin spotted 1924 197Batavia Fire chief died 1924 198Batavia College students home 1924 198Batavia 418 car accidents 1924 198Batavia Opera concert 1919 199

Batavia Plenty of sugar 1919 199Batavia Building changed hands 1919 199Batavia Polish club organized 1919 199Batavia Celebrated Armistice Day 1919 199Batavia Apples from Maine 1919 199Batavia Price of turkeys 1919 199Batavia Pelt prices 1919 199Batavia State Police barracks 1919 199Batavia Price of hair cut 1919 199Batavia Price of milk 1919 199Batavia Hotel renamed 1919 199Batavia Building dedicated as memorial 1919 199Batavia New business 1919 199Batavia Price of eggs 1919 199Batavia Cold weather 1919 199Batavia Had cash balance 1919 199Batavia Price of friedcakes 1919 199Batavia Business sold before it could come here 1919 199Batavia Building changed hands 1919 199Batavia Actor tried to start theather 1919 199Batavia Price of potatoes 1919 199Batavia Cornerstone ceremony 1919 199Batavia Play presented 1909 201Batavia Bought property for street 1909 201Batavia Company had good business 1909 201Batavia Price of turkeys 1909 201Batavia New store opened 1909 201Batavia Pastor reassigned 1909 201Batavia New sewer system 1909 201Batavia Cold weather 1909 201Batavia Good sleighing 1909 201Batavia Christmas trees arrive 1909 201Batavia Price of crackers 1909 201Batavia New YWCA secretary 1909 201Batavia Pigeon shooting favorite sport 1909 201Batavia Christmas business good 1909 201Batavia New store opened 1909 201Batavia Snow 1909 201Batavia Retired postman 1909 201Batavia Crossing changes needed 1904 203Batavia Price of turkeys 1904 203Batavia Sacred Heart School opened 1904 203Batavia Cedar Street gravel pits opened 1904 203Batavia Resident started newspaper 1904 203Batavia Partnership dissolved 1904 203Batavia Price of turkeys 1904 203Batavia Building built 1904 203Batavia Rusian teacher lectured at the high school 1904 203Batavia Buffalo Cut Glass Co. moved here 1904 203Batavia Business closed 1904 203Batavia Price of cider 1904 203

Batavia Land donated for cemetery 1904 203Batavia Good skating on Tonawanda Creek 1904 203Batavia Ellicott Ave. deeded by state 1904 203Batavia Apple grower 1904 203Batavia Silver medal for apples 1904 203Batavia Hermit paid visit 1904 203Batavia Actor sold play 1904 203Batavia Sacred Heart bell dedicated 1904 204Batavia Disreputables run out of town 1904 204Batavia Farmers visited 1904 204Batavia Price of turkeys 1904 204Batavia Changing weather 1904 204Batavia Hotel owner died 1904 204Batavia Church named Pastor emeritus 1904 204Batavia Polish families moved here 1904 204Batavia Ellicott Hall became roller skating rink 1904 204Batavia Republican wigwam set on Goade & Flohr site 1904 204Batavia Humorous story 5-13-1922 205Batavia Train stories 5-13-1922 205Batavia Undertaking business 5-13-1922 205Batavia Robin against the window 5-13-1922 205Batavia Pro-drinking newspaper 5-13-1922 205Batavia Dog story 5-13-1922 205Batavia Salad story 5-13-1922 205Batavia Dog story 5-13-1922 205Batavia Humorous story 6-25-1938 206Batavia Bee in her hose 6-25-1938 206Batavia Boxer in car accident 6-25-1938 206Batavia Printing officed opened 1892 207Batavia Political convention 1892 207Batavia Brilliant meteor 1897 207Batavia Dentist president of dental assoc. 1897 207Batavia Horses taken to the White House 1902 207Batavia Changing weather 1902 207Batavia Automobile trip 1902 207Batavia Resident appointed to State School board 1898 207Batavia Postoffice receipts 1898 207Batavia The Crystal sold 1898 207Batavia Snipe hunter 1898 207Batavia Thomas Ave. laid out 1903 207Batavia Gas explosion 1908 207Batavia Stormy weather 1908 207Batavia Number of insurance organizations 1908 207Batavia Stormy weather 1908 208Batavia Sons of Veterans convention 1913 208Batavia Resident was honorary president of homeopathy institute 1918 208Batavia Alien German women registered 1918 208Batavia Exhibit of war posters 1918 208Batavia Resident caught large fish 1923 208Batavia Streets paved 1923 208Batavia Resident bought property 1928 208

Batavia Resident ordained 1933 208Batavia Resident had typhoid fever 1909 209Batavia New pastor 1909 209Batavia Child Welfare Chapter formed 1914 209Batavia School registration 1919 209Batavia Civil War vet died 1919 209Batavia Business sold 1924 209Batavia Cold weather 1929 209Batavia Resident named VFW committeeman 1934 209Batavia Resident president of schoolmaster's club 1934 209Batavia Sousa's Band played here 1914 210Batavia Ex-resident wrote magazine article 1919 210Batavia Property bought for theather 1919 210Batavia RR crossings eliminated 1929 210Batavia Sewer system work 1909 211Batavia Relief work 1914 211Batavia Coal released 1919 211Batavia RR grade crossing eliminated 1929 211Batavia Sleigh racing 1910 212Batavia Pastor resigned 1910 212Batavia Police building 1910 212Batavia Postoffice lease renewed 1915 212Batavia Building changed hands 1920 212Batavia Police payraise 1920 212Batavia Tax sale 1925 212Batavia Ice storm cleanup 1930 212Batavia New store opened 1930 212Batavia Hearing to eliminate RR crossing 1930 212Batavia Resident was member of liquor authority 1935 212Batavia New Chamber secretary 1935 212Batavia Cat story 6/8/1940 213Batavia Aversion for walking 6/8/1940 213Batavia Fifth Field Artilery spent a night 6/8/1940 213Batavia Resident won oratorical prize 1910 214Batavia Agricultural subjects considered 1910 214Batavia Frost 1910 214Batavia Carpenters shorten hours 1910 214Batavia Rain blamed on comet 1910 214Batavia New laws 1910 214Batavia Street paving requested 1915 214Batavia Firemen considered carnival 1915 214Batavia Life net tested 1915 214Batavia Poll on dry law 1930 214Batavia Golf course opened 1930 214Batavia Christian convention held here 1930 214Batavia Civil service exams for fire department 1930 214Batavia Softball championship 1930 214Batavia Price of potatoes 1920 214Batavia Firemen propose changes 1920 214Batavia Stores close Wednesday afternoons 1925 214Batavia Hot weather 1925 214

Batavia Paving program 1925 214Batavia Resident 2nd in spelling contest 1925 214Batavia Hot weather 1925 214Batavia New postmaster 1910 215Batavia Sewage disposal inventor in army 1910 215Batavia City charter work 1910 215Batavia Former mayor died 1910 215Batavia Company got new manager 1915 215Batavia Fire loss report 1915 215Batavia Salvation Army opened kitchen 1915 215Batavia Fire loss report 1920 215Batavia Resident transferred 1920 215Batavia New fire chief 1925 215Batavia Former resident transferred 1925 215Batavia Businessess changed hands 1925 215Batavia Fire loss report 1925 215Batavia Resident was member of liquor authority 1935 215Batavia YMCA building plans 1911 216Batavia Resident gave recital 1911 216Batavia Western Union got new manager 1916 216Batavia Building changed hands 1921 216Batavia Price of turkeys 1921 216Batavia Farm bought for residential district 1926 216Batavia Resident appointed to road emergency comm. 1931 216Batavia Resident's art exhibited 1931 216Batavia Dry cleaning war 1931 216Batavia Proposed trolley line 1910 217Batavia Wells went dry 1910 217Batavia Board of Health quarantine 1910 217Batavia Mayor named state dental examiner 1915 217Batavia Driving club event 1915 217Batavia Concert by Lambert Murphy 1920 217Batavia Smoke a nuisance 1925 217Batavia Price of coal 1925 217Batavia Fire damaged store 1935 217Batavia Produce prices 1886 218Batavia New blacksmith shop 1886 218Batavia Animal act at the Opera House 1886 218Batavia World Series results 1911 218Batavia Petition for women's vote 1911 218Batavia New school board member 1921 218Batavia New pastor 1921 218Batavia Snow 1921 218Batavia New church 1926 218Batavia Kresge building plans 1926 218Batavia Resident formed corporation 1936 218Batavia Politicians campaigned here 1936 218Batavia Street lighting proposed 1936 218Batavia He did bring the turkey 11-22-1941 219Batavia Resident lost football pool 11-22-1941 219Batavia The case of the missing pillow 11-22-1941 219

Batavia Missing lodge keys 1-6-1940 220Batavia New Year's party 1-6-1940 220Batavia Resident married a Congressman 1-6-1940 220Batavia People watch mouse 1-6-1940 220Batavia Car rolled into Tonawanda Creek 2-3-1951 221Batavia Alarm clock alterations 2-3-1951 221Batavia Tax withholding form 2-3-1951 221Batavia Unlicensed car 5-17-1952 222Batavia Surgeon's pants slipped 5-17-1952 222Batavia Multiple-blossom dandelion 5-17-1952 222Batavia New sister 5-17-1952 222Batavia Bed or card party? 1-19-1952 223Batavia City official conned 1-19-1952 223Batavia Bad coffee 1-19-1952 223Batavia Students sent package to serviceman 1-19-1952 223Batavia Residents cousins of prominent Odd Fellow 1-19-1952 223Batavia Home of Dutch Tavern 1-19-1952 223Batavia Not really duck hunters 1-3-1925 224Batavia Boiler "problem" at police headquarters 1-3-1925 224Batavia Icy walk 1-3-1925 224Batavia Resident sold yard and a half of books 1-3-1925 224Batavia Cold weather 1894-5 225Batavia Company bought hops 1894-5 225Batavia Fire chief shot in leg 1894-5 225Batavia Fire company alarms 1894-5 225Batavia More mail carriers 1894-5 225Batavia Tonawanda Creek ice 1894-5 225Batavia Cold weather 1899-1900 225Batavia Fire alarms 1899-1900 225Batavia Winter weather 1899-1900 225Batavia Rain on New Years 1904-5 225Batavia Building boom 1895 225Batavia New plant 1905 225Batavia Snow 1905 225Batavia Gift of alcohol used in radiator 1-10-1925 226Batavia Dog eats hat 1-10-1925 226Batavia YWCA secretary friend of Wyoming governor 1-10-1925 226Batavia Safety pin barette 1-10-1925 226Batavia Article from Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 1-10-1925 226Batavia Cat in the ash pit 1-17-1925 227Batavia Cat accepts kitten 1-17-1925 227Batavia Poison liquor case 1-17-1925 227Batavia snow 1895 228Batavia Benefit concert 1895 228Batavia Resident on agricultural society board 1895 228Batavia Hygienist gave lecture 1900 228Batavia Postmaster wants rural routes 1900 228Batavia Electric automobile exhibited 1900 228Batavia Business moved to town 1905 228Batavia Robin built nest 1895 228Batavia Tonawanda Creek flooded 1900 228

Batavia Theater re-opened 1900 228Batavia Skating rink closed 1900 228Batavia Cold weather 1900 228Batavia Article by Mary Jemison 1-24-1925 229Batavia New York Central RR station burned 1-24-1925 229Batavia Sugar put on slippery porch 1-24-1925 229Batavia Coal dealer chased dog 1-24-1925 229Batavia Cold weather nothing new 1-31-1925 230Batavia Senator was baseball pitcher 1-31-1925 230Batavia Winter weather 1895 231Batavia Bank moved 1895 231Batavia RR bridge replaced 1900 231Batavia Blizzard stops trains 1905 231Batavia Sidewalk snow plows 1905 231Batavia Secretary of war stopped here 1895 231Batavia Cold weather 1895 231Batavia Winter Storm 1895 231Batavia Attorney moved to Buffalo 1900 231Batavia Store sold 1905 231Batavia Cold weather 1905 231Batavia Big fire in 1850 2-7-1925 232Batavia Commuters story 2-7-1925 232Batavia End of the world 2-7-1925 232Batavia "Odorous" movie experience 2-7-1925 232Batavia Winter Storm 1895 233Batavia Large shipment to Argentina 1900 233Batavia Favorite indoor sport 1900 233Batavia Cold weather 1905 233Batavia Plant moved here 1905 233Batavia Vote for excise commisioner 1895 233Batavia Ice harvest 1900 233Batavia Cold weather 1905 233Batavia News reporter resigned 1905 233Batavia Brief history of Mix house 2-21-1925 234Batavia Solar eclipse remembered 2-21-1925 234Batavia Static alarm clock 2-21-1925 234Batavia Prominent visitor 2-28-1925 235Batavia Past winters 2-28-1925 235Batavia Bootlegger dumps brew 2-28-1925 235Batavia Theater disturbance 2-28-1925 235Batavia Schools used vertical system 1900 236Batavia Winter Storm 1900 236Batavia Bank bookkeeper moved 1900 236Batavia Citizen demands 1905 236Batavia Plenty of oranges 1905 236Batavia Priest visited the Pope 1905 236Batavia Tonawanda Creek flooded 1895 236Batavia Winter weather 1900 236Batavia Sewer system would be costly 1900 236Batavia Few rental houses 1905 236Batavia Cold weather 1905 236

Batavia Girdle didn't hold up 3-7-1925 237Batavia Earthquake story 3-7-1925 237Batavia lazy heir 3-7-1925 237Batavia Con man 3-14-1925 238Batavia Cold weather 1895 239Batavia Price of eggs 1895 239Batavia Murder/suicide 1895 239Batavia Business changed hands 1900 239Batavia Property bought for YMCA 1900 239Batavia New mayor 1900 239Batavia Murder trial 1905 239Batavia New constable 1895 239Batavia Postmaster resigned 1905 239Batavia Tonawanda Creek flooded 1905 239Batavia Changing weather 1905 239Batavia Window display sold wrong item 3-21-1925 240Batavia Turkey sold 3-21-1925 240Batavia Blind window on court house 3-21-1925 240Batavia Windy weather 3-21-1925 240Batavia It was yesterday's paper 12-8-1945 241Batavia Trip home from football game 12-8-1945 241Batavia Unmentionable trash 12-8-1945 241Batavia Jury took the wrong coat 12-8-1945 241Batavia Christmas Bengola lights 12-8-1945 241Batavia Store leased 1915 241Batavia Resident returned from Europe 1915 241Batavia Sidewalk snow plows 1915 241Batavia Kiwanis sponsored Christmas tree 1925 241Batavia Free soup for needy 1930 241Batavia Vandalism 1930 241Batavia Visitor predicted depression reached bottom 1930 241Batavia Native wrote book 1930 241Batavia Snow 1935 241Batavia Gasoline leak 1940 241Batavia Building torn down 1940 241Batavia No airport 1940 241Batavia Typhoid in Rochester 1940 241Batavia For better or worse 12-29-1945 242Batavia Christmas Eve service 1915 242Batavia Agreement on Ellicott Hall 1915 242Batavia Post Office record 1920 242Batavia Stormy weather 1930 242Batavia Cold weather 1935 242Batavia Slective service quota 1940 242Batavia Warm Christmas 1940 242Batavia Woodward Field entrance donated 1940 242Batavia Rotary meeting 3-23-1946 243Batavia Flower seed story 3-23-1946 243Batavia Cold weather 1916 243Batavia New fire department 1916 243Batavia Property purchased 1916 243

Batavia WCTU offered drinking fountains 1921 243Batavia Store opened 1921 243Batavia Soldiers bodies returned 1921 243Batavia Mayor offers plan to save money 1926 244Batavia Parking restriction 1926 244Batavia No marriage licenses issued 1931 244Batavia Snow 1936 244Batavia Ordinance against fireworks ordered 1936 244Batavia New public works superintendent 1941 244Batavia Want to move that truck? 3-30-1946 245Batavia A tree story 3-30-1946 245Batavia Flood 1916 245Batavia Fire department began operations 1916 245Batavia Chamber president named to executive comm. 1921 245Batavia No DST 1921 245Batavia Snow 1926 245Batavia Gas rates were not lowered 1931 246Batavia Plan for central heating system 1931 246Batavia City charter ammended 1931 246Batavia Snow 1936 246Batavia Flood 1936 246Batavia Shoplifting ring broken up 1936 246Batavia Flood relief for Red Cross 1936 246Batavia 20 enter military service 1941 246Batavia DA formed law partnership 1941 246Batavia 24 complete training 1941 246Batavia Money missing in baseball bet 9-14-1946 247Batavia Missing nylons 9-14-1946 247Batavia House exploded 1916 247Batavia Business bought 1916 247Batavia Theater fire 1921 247Batavia Cold weather 1926 247Batavia Part time school 1926 247Batavia American Legion band wins 1926 247Batavia Drug store sold 1931 247Batavia Hot weather 1941 247Batavia Voters approved new school 1916 248Batavia Candidate for mayor announced 1931 248Batavia Spending cuts 1931 248Batavia Parallel parking on Main St. 1936 248Batavia Cold weather 1936 248Batavia Water Department referendum 1941 248Batavia Relief load decreased 1941 248Batavia Traffic lines approved 1941 248Batavia Candidate for mayor announced 1941 248Batavia Police dress review for reporter 9-30-1946 249Batavia What is the root of all evil? 9-30-1946 249Batavia Resident had multi-bloom sunflower 9-30-1946 249Batavia Livestock parade 1916 249Batavia Suffrage parade passed through 1916 249Batavia Street work 1916 249

Batavia Reformed criminal gave address 1921 249Batavia Resident raised tobacco 1921 249Batavia Jack Dempsey sued 1921 249Batavia T. A. Wolf Shows wintered here 1921 249Batavia Gas line being laid 1926 249Batavia The News announced Dempsey-Tunney fight 1926 249Batavia Lots of rain 1931 249Batavia Lots of rain 1936 249Batavia Educators & historical society met 1941 249Batavia Meat shortage 10-5-1946 250Batavia Old greeting card found in attic 10-5-1946 250Batavia City and town should by fire truck 1916 250Batavia Price of milk and cream 1916 250Batavia Walnut St. bridge proposal 1926 250Batavia Business school operator honored 1931 250Batavia New York Central RR wanted to abandon line 1936 250Batavia New plant manager 1936 250Batavia Candidate for governor visited 1936 250Batavia Heavy frost 1941 250Batavia Bronze tablet removed for safe keeping 1941 250Batavia Price of gasoline 1921 251Batavia Headquarters of military unit 1921 251Batavia Fought natural gas price increase 1921 251Batavia Mayor visited incinerator 1926 251Batavia Candidate for governor spoke here 1926 251Batavia School fire drills better 1926 251Batavia Vote on Daylight Savings Time 1931 251Batavia Expected dirigible didn't come 1931 251Batavia Parents to blame 1941 251Batavia Liked the jeep after all 10-12-1946 251Batavia Noisy bike story 10-12-1946 251Batavia Sewer repairs 1916 252Batavia Voter registration 1916 252Batavia Theater proposed 1921 252Batavia City lights considered 1936 252Batavia Hospital auxiliary sponsored show 1941 252Batavia House fire 1941 252Batavia Truckers arrested 1941 252Batavia In-law story 10-19-1946 252Batavia Politics again 1916 253Batavia Pre-election poll by New York Herald 1916 253Batavia Governor campaigned here 1916 253Batavia Resident entered priesthood 1921 253Batavia Residential building resumed 1921 253Batavia Rejected tax exemption 1921 253Batavia Kresge building contract awarded 1926 253Batavia Queen passed through 1926 253Batavia Still destroyed 1931 253Batavia Hot weather 1936 253Batavia Proposal for police attorney 1936 253Batavia Merchants used cards for advertising 10-26-1946 253

Batavia League wanted lower speed limits 1916 254Batavia Presidential candidate spoke here 1916 254Batavia Business buys building 1921 254Batavia Garbage pick up problem 1926 254Batavia Voter turn out 1926 254Batavia No DST 1931 254Batavia Bad checks passed 1931 254Batavia Parallel or angled parking 1936 254Batavia Residents against manual RR signals 1936 254Batavia Republicans win 1936 254Batavia Snow 1936 254Batavia Sometimes the deaf can hear 11-9-1946 254Batavia New Western Union manager 1916 255Batavia Price of turkeys 1921 255Batavia Snow 1926 255Batavia Fire alarm tripped 1936 255Batavia Angled parking considered 1936 255Batavia Trucking contract awarded 1936 255Batavia Gambling arrests 1936 255Batavia New policeman 1941 255Batavia Arrest report 1941 255Batavia Christmas decorations 1941 255Batavia Cast iron to aid national defense 1941 255Batavia Secret admirer 11-30-1946 256Batavia Clever domestic 11-30-1946 256Batavia They looked like onions 11-30-1946 256Batavia Animal exhibit 11-30-1946 256Batavia Police ball story 11-30-1946 256Batavia Price of turkeys 1916 256Batavia Price of hair cuts 1916 256Batavia Post Office corner stone laid 1916 256Batavia Dairymen's league formed 1921 256Batavia Road work 1921 256Batavia Snowy owl shot 1921 256Batavia Police chief resigned 1931 256Batavia Grade-crossing program 1931 256Batavia Bus line employees formed union 1936 256Batavia Adult education classes 1936 256Batavia Building burned 1916 257Batavia Contract for filtration plant 1916 257Batavia Political meetings 1926 257Batavia Wanted crossing eliminated 1931 257Batavia Cold weather 1936 257Batavia Police patrol 1936 257Batavia Vote on parking meters 1941 257Batavia City Court collections 1941 257Batavia Christmas activities 1941 257Batavia Wedding jitters 11-2-1946 257Batavia Former resident needed bigger clock 11-2-1946 257Batavia Story of three friends 11-2-1946 257Batavia Visiting experience 12-7-1946 258

Batavia Hunting story 12-7-1946 258Batavia Mayor orders no movies on Sunday 1916 258Batavia Lambs sold 1916 258Batavia New company 1921 258Batavia Telephone co. filed mortgage 1921 258Batavia Wage increases 1926 258Batavia Money collected for burned policeman 1926 258Batavia Sewage plant work 1931 258Batavia Snow 1936 258Batavia Red Cross membership 1941 258Batavia Pay raise tabled 1941 258Batavia Warm weather 1941 258Batavia Dog story 12-28-1946 259Batavia Interesting listings in the postal book 12-28-1946 259Batavia Approved telephone franchise transfer 1916 259Batavia Snow 1916 259Batavia Resident joined opera cast 1916 259Batavia Tax filers listed 1921 259Batavia Busy day at the post office 1921 259Batavia Cold weather 1921 259Batavia Christmas trees destroyed 1926 259Batavia Expected to break even 1931 259Batavia Police headquaters passed inspection 1931 259Batavia Grade crossing accident 1931 259Batavia Busy day at the post office 1936 259Batavia Defense bonds sold out 1941 259Batavia Good Samaritan 1-11-1947 260Batavia First cigarette lighter 1-11-1947 260Batavia Evening school requested 1917 260Batavia Employees wanted pay raise 1917 260Batavia Councilmen got badges 1922 260Batavia New firemen 1922 260Batavia Flooded park for skating 1927 260Batavia Employees take pay cut 1932 260Batavia Tonawanda Creek near flood 1932 260Batavia Traffic lights back on 1937 260Batavia Tax increase approved 1937 260Batavia Police raid bookmaking operation 1937 260Batavia Cold weather 1942 260Batavia Bought Defense Savings Bonds 1942 260Batavia Aviation ground school started 1942 260Batavia Major fire 1942 260Batavia A tripe story 2-8-1947 261Batavia Report card time 2-8-1947 261Batavia Heating fuels critical 1917 261Batavia Resident was naval cadet 1917 261Batavia Better parking wanted 1922 261Batavia Tree trimming 1927 261Batavia Main street work proposed 1937 261Batavia DST date set 1937 261Batavia Checkers exhibition 2-22-1947 262

Batavia Michigan namesake 2-22-1947 262Batavia Travel tough in 1814 2-22-1947 262Batavia No rabies 1917 262Batavia Guest speaker 1917 262Batavia New company 1917 262Batavia Price of potatoes 1917 262Batavia American Legion wanted rooms 1922 262Batavia Request for new bus line 1927 262Batavia Catholic charities drive 1927 262Batavia YMCA against Main Street widening 1937 262Batavia Site of conservation committee meeting 1937 262Batavia Noise on radio 1937 262Batavia WWI veterans register 1942 262Batavia Ball park named after Gen. MacArthur 1942 262Batavia Snow blocked travel 3-15-1947 263Batavia Tonawanda Creek near flood 1917 263Batavia Traffic suggestions 1922 263Batavia Muddy road 1922 263Batavia Use of Route 5 promoted 1927 263Batavia Warm weather 1927 263Batavia Favored location for VA hospital 1932 263Batavia Seven Springs a good water source 1937 263Batavia Batavia coming out of depression 1937 263Batavia Snow storm 1942 263Batavia New health supervisor for schools 1942 263Batavia A dog story 3-22-1947 264Batavia Visited by a hobo 3-22-1947 264Batavia Barbers prepared for golf season 3-22-1947 264Batavia Chamber of Commerce formed 1917 264Batavia Meeting of Tonawanda Creek flooding 1917 264Batavia Red Cross branch formed 1917 264Batavia Baseball league reorganized 1917 264Batavia Relief committee 1922 264Batavia Street paving considered 1922 264Batavia Considered new high school 1922 264Batavia Warm weather 1927 264Batavia Meeting on forming athletic association 1927 264Batavia Plans for Woodward Field 1927 264Batavia Resident returned from Russia 1932 264Batavia City's share of RR bridge work 1932 264Batavia Supermarket story 3-29-1947 265Batavia East Indies resident looking for pen pal 3-29-1947 265Batavia Land bought for factory 1922 265Batavia Architect chosen for new school 1927 265Batavia Chosen for VA hospital 1932 265Batavia Wanted to deed Holland Land Office to state 1937 265Batavia Pneumonia not a problem 1942 265Batavia Wanted plan for flood prevention 1942 265Batavia Resident kept losing his hats 4-26-1947 266Batavia Kids beat the crowd 4-26-1947 266Batavia Gardening committee appointed 1917 266

Batavia Incinerator plant discussed 1922 266Batavia Flour for needy received 1922 266Batavia Sparrows blinded by fog 1922 266Batavia Bids received for sewer work 1927 266Batavia Wanted junk yards checked 1927 266Batavia Three drown in Tonawanda Creek 1932 266Batavia Street light vote 1937 266Batavia Imposed janitorial fee 1937 266Batavia Workers wanted vacation 1942 266Batavia School coach enlisted in Navy 1942 266Batavia Patriotic parade 1917 267Batavia Power company allowed to move lines 1927 267Batavia Dynamite stick found 1927 267Batavia Tightened spending 1932 267Batavia Pressure put on bootleggers 1932 267Batavia Opposition to street widening 1937 267Batavia Plans to boost business 1937 267Batavia Tonawanda Creek back to normal 1942 268Batavia Police radio picked up distant stations 5-5-1947 269Batavia Could have been "Bustia" 5-5-1947 269Batavia Sewers inspected 1917 269Batavia Doctor started forest 1922 269Batavia Bought a street sweeper 1922 269Batavia Cold weather 1922 269Batavia Red Cross fund drive 1927 269Batavia Clothier new Rotary president 1927 269Batavia Knight Templar honored 1927 269Batavia Doctor moved office 1927 269Batavia Rural postal routes surveyed 1932 269Batavia Lots of rain 1937 269Batavia Draft registrations 1942 269Batavia Baseball rough on home life 5-24-1947 270Batavia Tricky police chief 5-24-1947 270Batavia Cop gives firemen a gong 1917 270Batavia Ladies form aid society 1917 270Batavia Limited fireworks sale 1922 270Batavia Fire drills at schools 1922 270Batavia Bond required 1932 270Batavia Strike ended 1937 270Batavia Eliminated recreation supervisor 1942 270Batavia Junior C of C received trophy 1942 270Batavia Councilman fought for sidewalk work 1942 270Batavia Resident found unusal tree 5-17-1947? 271Batavia Batavians in Washington, DC 5-17-1947? 271Batavia Policeman ticketed policeman 5-17-1947? 271Batavia Circus visited town 5-17-1947? 271Batavia Rabies quarantine 1917 271Batavia Received state grant for flood study 1917 271Batavia Group against new high school 1922 271Batavia New street sweeper 1922 271Batavia Red Cross fund drive 1927 271

Batavia Coal thieves 1932 271Batavia Delinquent taxpayers 1932 271Batavia Effort to tax bootleggers 1932 271Batavia Chimney swifts spotted 1937 271Batavia Wider Main Street favored 1937 271Batavia Cold weather 1937 271Batavia Warm weather 1942 272Batavia A zoo visit 6-12-1947 273Batavia Squirrel bothered robins 6-12-1947 273Batavia Attorney not a barber 6-12-1947 273Batavia 100 years ago 6-12-1947 273Batavia Squirrels don't get along 6-12-1947 273Batavia YMCA fund drive 1917 273Batavia High price movie 1917 273Batavia Voted to repair sewage plant 1917 273Batavia Fireworks sales approved 1917 273Batavia Hotel got new owner 1922 273Batavia Gas line break 1927 273Batavia Spending ahead of budget 1932 273Batavia Hot-air balloon trip 1937 273Batavia No pay raises 1937 273Batavia Airport approval withheld 1942 274Batavia Search for rubber 1942 274Batavia School tax goes down 1942 274Batavia Liberty bond sales 1917 275Batavia Census preparations 1917 275Batavia Merchants serveyed 1922 275Batavia Main Street paving 1922 275Batavia Congratulations sent to Lindbergh 1927 275Batavia Streets paved 1927 275Batavia Street cars going out of service 1927 275Batavia Average per capita costs 1932 275Batavia New streets 1932 275Batavia Land purchased for Veterans Hospital 1932 275Batavia Plans for baseball stadiums 1937 275Batavia Democrats get feathers 1937 275Batavia Tearing up trolley tracks discussed 1942 275Batavia Lawyers not good about returning books 6-14-1947 275Batavia List of early physicians 6-14-1947 276Batavia Price of butter 1917 277Batavia Barn burned 1917 277Batavia Yellow fire hydrants 1922 277Batavia 28th Infantry passed through 1922 277Batavia Park work 1922 277Batavia Comet visible 1927 277Batavia Service stations to sell fireworks 1937 277Batavia "Cost of Living Day" 1942 277Batavia Mosquito problem 1942 277Batavia Doctor honored 1942 277Batavia Shopping story 6-28-1947 277Batavia 1843 Fourth of July celebration 6-28-1947 277

Batavia Lesson in money 5-31-1947 278Batavia New name hard to remember 5-31-1947 278Batavia Church caretaker's story 5-31-1947 278Batavia History of rail passenger service 5-31-1947 278Batavia Tonawanda Creek improvements 1917 278Batavia Request for public bath house 1922 278Batavia St. Nicholas Day celebration 1922 278Batavia Memorial Day observed 1922 278Batavia Police search 1927 278Batavia Teachers give part of salaries 1932 278Batavia Memorial dedicated 1932 278Batavia Explorer visited 1937 278Batavia Rain halted street marking 1937 278Batavia Soldiers' monument approved 1917 279Batavia Building site cleared 1917 279Batavia Cool night 1917 279Batavia Price of milk 1922 279Batavia Resident awarded for war work 1922 279Batavia Public wanted an airport 1927 279Batavia Hot weather 1927 279Batavia New aeration beds 1932 279Batavia Stormy weather 1932 279Batavia Resident tried to make Olympic team 1932 279Batavia Good safety record 1937 279Batavia Fourth of July observed 1937 279Batavia Red Cross blood drive 1942 279Batavia Bought parking meters 1942 279Batavia Stage coaches carried the mail 7-5-1947 280Batavia Fourth of July observed 7-5-1947 280Batavia First automobile to drive into Central Park 7-5-1947 280Batavia Importance of suspenders 4-2-1949 281Batavia Student in MIT show 4-2-1949 281Batavia Railroad exhibit 4-2-1949 281Batavia Counterfeiters arrested 4-2-1949 281Batavia Voted to keep sealer of weights 1919 281Batavia Auto mechanics course suggested 1919 281Batavia Legislation needed for monument donation 1919 281Batavia Doehler owner paid visit 1924 281Batavia Garage burned 1924 281Batavia Price of wheat 1929 281Batavia War on gambling machines 1934 281Batavia Nice weather 1934 281Batavia Thruway planned 1939 281Batavia Pension plan meeting 1939 281Batavia Needed more space for honor roll 1944 281Batavia Unhappy with dirty halls 4-16-1949 282Batavia History of the Easter egg 4-16-1949 282Batavia Story of the "Scythe Tree" 4-16-1949 282Batavia New post office 1919 282Batavia Approved park improvements 1924 282Batavia Speakeasies close 1929 282

Batavia Church contract awarded 1929 282Batavia Prohibition speaker 1934 282Batavia Cold Easter 1939 282Batavia DST supported 1939 282Batavia Record cold 1939 282Batavia Building addition approved 1939 282Batavia Famous visitor 1939 282Batavia Veteran's home favored 1944 282Batavia Lt. Gov. spoke 1944 282Batavia East Ave. extension tabled 1919 283Batavia Price of milk 1919 283Batavia Blacksmiths set hours 1919 283Batavia State bill for flood control 1919 283Batavia Servicemen return 1919 283Batavia Needed fire truck and steam pump 1924 283Batavia Price of coal 1924 283Batavia Police get new badges 1924 283Batavia Cross burning 1924 283Batavia Traffic law change 1929 283Batavia Resolution on fire response 1929 283Batavia New schools open 1929 283Batavia Property improvements encouraged 1934 283Batavia Mumps epidemic 1934 283Batavia Street and ball park improvements 1939 283Batavia North Carolinian arrested 1939 283Batavia Approved police radios 1939 283Batavia Approved self-insurance 1944 283Batavia Sewer break 1944 283Batavia Unpaid taxes set record 1944 283Batavia First railroad run 4-9-1949 284Batavia Victory Loan Drive 1919 285Batavia Underwriter recommended fire code 1919 285Batavia Required liquor license 1924 285Batavia Building boom 1924 285Batavia Street improvement bonds sold 1924 285Batavia Required tuberculin test for milk herds 1924 285Batavia Snow 1924 285Batavia Donation for park pool 1929 285Batavia Meeting minutes missing 1929 285Batavia Snow 1934 285Batavia To become focal point of veterans affairs 1934 285Batavia Added postal service 1934 285Batavia Cold weather no problem for growers 1934 285Batavia DST vote 1939 285Batavia Street made one-way 1939 285Batavia Draftees named 1944 285Batavia Youthful reassurance 4-19-1947 286Batavia Kids wanted in free 4-19-1947 286Batavia Letter from England 4-19-1947 286Batavia Longer school day 1917 286Batavia Patriotic agricultural services 1917 286

Batavia To float bond issue 1922 286Batavia Plant fire 1922 286Batavia Company won road contract 1922 286Batavia Testimonial planned 1927 286Batavia Attempt to get company move here 1927 286Batavia New Merchants' Council members 1937 286Batavia State conservation commissioner visit 1937 286Batavia Flood control inspection expected 1937 286Batavia Steam line to City Hall 1926 143Batavia Shrine Club started 1921 160Batavia S. S. Kresge building proposed 1926 251Batavia & Le Roy Bus Line Bought by Western New York Motor Bus Lines 1926 174Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Machinery installed 1899 57Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Began making photograph cabinets 1919 63Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Increased capital stock 1921 113Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Built plant 1926 114Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Built addition 1906 143Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Employment 1926 169Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Business picked up 1916 176Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Worker had accident 1909 201Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Stockholder sued railroad 1909 211Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Added electrical equipment 1921 257Batavia & New York Woodworking Co. Closed a contract 1917 262Batavia Auto Products Co. Formed 1921 247Batavia Auto Products Co. Formed 1921 150Batavia Automobile Club Charter applied for 1914 210Batavia Baseball Club Moving picture benefit 1904 52Batavia Baseball Club Stock offer 1941 257Batavia Baseball Club, Inc. Organized 1939 282Batavia Board of Trade Governor was guest 1910 214Batavia Board of Trade Letter ment for Batavia, Java 1915 241Batavia Bowling Pin Service Owner had toy story 3-15-1947 263Batavia Boys Band Organized 1924 281Batavia Business Men's Assoc. President re-elected 1906 131Batavia Canning Co. Pumpkins canned 1906 156Batavia Canning Co. Packed a lot 1906 169Batavia Canning Co. Canned peas 1908 208Batavia Canning Co. Capital stock increased 1916 243Batavia Canoe Club Organized 1908 207Batavia Car Works Incorporated 1920 105Batavia Car Works Incorporated 1920 106Batavia Carriage Wheel Co. Goes out of business 1904 49Batavia Carriage Wheel Co. Building sold to Batavia Sales Book Co. 1914 61Batavia Carriage Wheel Co. Clamp business sold 1901 176Batavia Carriage Wheel Co. Closed 1904 203Batavia Carriage Wheel Co. Frank Richardson, president 1-6-1940 220Batavia Cemetery Site of Confederate grave 1-19-1952 223Batavia Chamber of Commerce Secretary elected fund manager 1926 156Batavia Chamber of Commerce Meetings resume 1919 211Batavia Chamber of Commerce Against dog racing 1935 241Batavia Chamber of Commerce Speaker from Buffalo 1931 252

Batavia City Band Marched in patriotic parade 1917 267Batavia City Bank Formerly Citizens' Bank 1911 216Batavia Clippers Baseball rough on home life 5-24-1947 270Batavia Clippers Volunteered services 1944 285Batavia Club Annual ball 1900 89Batavia Club New president 1929 195Batavia Club Reception 1915 212Batavia Club Steward's dog was there all the time 1-24-1925 229Batavia Conopus Club Organized 1920 217Batavia Cultivator Company Incorporated 1916 160Batavia Downs Wrong number but it wins 10-5-1946 250Batavia Downs Big daily double generates stories 10-19-1946 252Batavia Downs Big winner 11-2-1946 257Batavia Downs Prepared for opening 1944 285Batavia Driving Club Arrangements for meet 1917 275Batavia Dry Cleaning Co. Company founded by H. Wilson & J. Bird 1910 89Batavia Dry Cleaning Co. Owned by M. J. Kalligan 1905 228Batavia Elks Bought St. James parish house 1909 60Batavia Elks Children's Christmas party 1905 89Batavia Elks Mortgage paid off 1920 89Batavia Elks Fourth of July celebration 1921 128Batavia Elks Magnolias in bloom 1921 131Batavia Elks Leader visited Batavia 1921 150Batavia Elks Leader visited Batavia 1926 174Batavia Elks Bid on jury table 12-28-1931 179Batavia Elks Building improved 1909 211Batavia Elks Annual show at Dellinger Theater 1919 211Batavia Elks 25th anniversary 1930 217Batavia Elks Formed 1905 236Batavia Elks Burned mortgage 1920 242Batavia Elks New exalted ruler 1941 244Batavia Elks New leader 1921 247Batavia Elks Hosted Chamber of Commerce meeting 1922 267Batavia Elks Past ruler got state office 1927 277Batavia Elks Conventioneer missed stop 6-28-1947 277Batavia Firemen's Benevolent Assoc. Tickets sold for ball 1927 264Batavia Garden & Bird Club Park donation 1922 277Batavia Garden Co. Celery shipments 1906 165Batavia Garment Co. Building sold to Universalists 1909 59Batavia Gun & Forging Co. Employee retired 1900 231Batavia Gun Club Organized 1926 127Batavia Hebrews Land bought for synagogue 1911 165Batavia High School Class of 1906 1906 123Batavia High School Graduation 1921 124Batavia High School Graduation 1926 124Batavia High School Graduation 1906 124Batavia High School Graduation 1911 124Batavia High School Graduation 1901 127Batavia High School Graduation 1916 127Batavia High School Graduation 1926 127Batavia High School Batavia High School banquet 1901 149

Batavia High School Enthusiastic athlete 12-8-1934 184Batavia High School Principal offers rules 12-22-1934 186Batavia High School 1900 football team photo on display 10-27-1934 191Batavia High School New principal 1902 207Batavia High School Graduating class 1908 208Batavia High School Class officers elected 1919 209Batavia High School Athletic Association officers named 1919 209Batavia High School Speaking contest 1924 210Batavia High School National Honor Society members 1929 210Batavia High School Site of YMCA youth dinner 1924 211Batavia High School Count Felix von Luckner visited 6/8/1940 213Batavia High School Team captains chosen 1920 214Batavia High School Football victory 1926 216Batavia High School Basketball team 1900 225Batavia High School Won basketball championship 1921 243Batavia High School Helen Keller visited 1926 244Batavia High School Closed due to illness 1936 244Batavia High School Speaking contest 1921 245Batavia High School Visited by Helen Keller 1926 246Batavia High School National speaker 1931 246Batavia High School Golf team lost 1936 248Batavia High School Met with Holland Purchase Historical Society 1941 249Batavia High School Officer candidates announced 1926 250Batavia High School Day lengthened 1916 251Batavia High School Football team wins 1926 251Batavia High School Recport card change 1936 251Batavia High School Football players injured 1916 252Batavia High School Variety show 1941 253Batavia High School Block letter "B" to be used 1916 254Batavia High School Good students exempt from exams 1936 254Batavia High School Essay contest 1921 258Batavia High School Girl's Week 1926 258Batavia High School Basketball team won 1926 259Batavia High School Senior named DAR representative 1942 260Batavia High School Trade school enrollment 1937 261Batavia High School Wanted Austin Park 1922 262Batavia High School Visited by Le Roy High School musicians 1932 263Batavia High School Play presented 1937 263Batavia High School Won championship 1922 264Batavia High School Football spring training 1927 265Batavia High School Hosted Masonic meeting 1932 265Batavia High School Student won speaking contest 1917 266Batavia High School Hosted rationing meeting 1942 266Batavia High School Summer classes to continue 1932 267Batavia High School Mechanic's course for women 1942 268Batavia High School Students became farm cadets 1917 269Batavia High School Golf added 1932 270Batavia High School Hosted county queen contest 1937 271Batavia High School Baseball game cancelled 1932 275Batavia High School Four-letter tract star 1942 275Batavia High School Commencement exercises 1917 277

Batavia High School Graduation 1922 277Batavia High School Alumni banquet 1927 277Batavia High School Largest class to date 1932 277Batavia High School Commencement exercises 1937 277Batavia High School Meeting to rally dairy support 1939 281Batavia High School New physical director 1924 282Batavia High School Hired detective agency 1934 282Batavia Hospital Bylaws amended 1921 159Batavia Hospital New superintendent 1906 160Batavia Hospital Rummage sale 1901 165Batavia Hospital Received check 1921 174Batavia Hospital Life member named 1921 175Batavia Hospital Annual meeting 1924 197Batavia Hospital Full house 1909 201Batavia Hospital Received gift 1900 228Batavia Hospital Diphtheria outbreak 1921 245Batavia Hospital New business manager 1921 254Batavia Hospital Operated by Women's Hospital Assoc. 1921 257Batavia Hospital Received donation 1921 258Batavia Hospital X-ray equipment donated 1922 278Batavia Hospital Received gift 1906 131Batavia Hospital Awarded contract for building 1901 136Batavia Hospital Auxiliary Elected president of junior auxiliary 1931 250Batavia Hospital Fund Received donation 1921 123Batavia Ice Company Organized by Charles Williams & Fred Taggert 1900 105Batavia Industrial Revovery League Formed 1934 282Batavia Junior High School Birthday banquet 1932 286Batavia Knight of Columbus Columbus Day banquet 1921 159Batavia Machine Co. Formerly Bidwell Thresher 1911 120Batavia Machine Co. Began operations 1911 124Batavia Machine Co. Worker injured 1919 199Batavia Masons Masons pledge 1906 119Batavia Masons Won't buy Richmond mansion 1926 119Batavia Masons Masonic Temple dedicated 1911 127Batavia Masons Held fair 1906 156Batavia Masons Masonic fair profits 1906 160Batavia Masons Paid off mortgage 1929 195Batavia Masons Business manager had typhoid fever 1909 209Batavia Metal Products, Inc. Formerly Batavia Auto Pruducts Co. 1921 247Batavia Metal Trades Vocational School 24 graduated 1941 246Batavia Montgomery Ward Store opened 1929 210Batavia Moose Lodge Governor nominated 1941 244Batavia Moose Lodge New members 1931 253Batavia Muffets Corp New manager 1924 211Batavia Physicians' Club New president 1919 282Batavia Players Planned two plays 1942 275Batavia Portable Table Company Incorporated 1916 160Batavia Presbyterian Brotherhood Guest speaker 1917 265Batavia Preserving Co. Canned kale 1909 59Batavia Preserving Co. Workers settle in Batavia 1904 204Batavia Preserving Co. New superintendent 1905 233

Batavia Preserving Company Canning peas 1906 132Batavia Preserving Company Canned peas 1906 140Batavia Preserving Company Bean harvest 1916 140Batavia Pure Ice & Water Co. Business good 1925 214Batavia Pure Ice Company Horse provided fertilizer 3-30-1946 245Batavia Republican Club Formed 1900 231Batavia Rubber Co. Coal on the way 1919 211Batavia Rubber Co. Manager resigned 1920 212Batavia Sales Book Co. Buys Batavia Carriage Wheel building 1914 61Batavia Schools Received award 1904 52Batavia Shrine Club Started 1921 160Batavia Shrine Club New president 1926 175Batavia Shrine Club New president 1929 195Batavia Shrine Club Started club room fund 1921 253Batavia Shrine Club Drum corp met Rochester delegation 1922 267Batavia Skating Club Organized 1895 231Batavia Society of Artists Cigaret burn 5-17-1952 222Batavia Specialty Co. John Jay Stedman bought interest in company 1926 248Batavia Specialty Company Making tin boxes 1920 90Batavia Taxpayers Assoc. Organized 1929 285Batavia Taxpayer's Association Wanted lower gas rates 1931 246Batavia Theater Corp. Incorporated 1922 260Batavia Thoroughbred Assoc. Held races 1926 248Batavia Times Bought Oakfield Reporter 1910 217Batavia Traction Co. Wanted to replace street car with buses 1927 266Batavia Traction Co. No action on its request 1927 273Batavia Traction Co. Street cars going out of service 1927 275Batavia Traction Co. Switched to buses 1927 279Batavia Traction Co. Trolley schedule 1914 193Batavia Traction Co. Bonds sold 1914 210Batavia Transportation Co. Owners started freight service 1921 256Batavia Union School Past principal died 1906 176Batavia Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief received badge 1905 233Batavia Wheel Co. Sold 1901 136Batavia Woman's Hospital Assoc. Directors elected 1924 210Batavia, Medina & Lake Ontario Trolley RR Route surveyed 1901 124Batavia-Alden Natural Gas Granted Batavia Franchise 1901 136Batavia-Le Roy Bus Line Runners instead of front wheels 1916 259Bateman, Edson Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Bates, Dr. Erl Facts about local indians 10-4-1930 86Bathgate, Simeon Medina settler 6-28-1947 277Battaglia, Mrs. Josephine Killed in bomb explosion 9-29-1919 63Battaglia, Russell Killed in bomb explosion 9-29-1919 63Battaglia, Samuel Killed in bomb explosion 9-29-1919 63Baube, Louis Captured raccoons 1914 61Bauer, Miss Edythe Named "Queen of Genesee County" 1937 4Bauer, Miss Edythe Genesee County Queen 1937 271Baukat, John G. Managed Batavia Car Works 1920 105Baukat, John G. President of Batavia Car Works 1920 106Baxter, Warner Actor photographed by William Boughton 11-14-1931 167Beacon Oil Co. Bought Beardsley Oil Co. 1929 196

Bean, James Oldest station agent 9-21-1901 7Beardsley Oil Co. Sold to Beacon Oil Co. 1929 196Beardsley, Roger R. Sold company 1929 196Beaver, Andrew H. Resigned from American Express 1914 61Beck, Edward L. Annapolis graduate 1925 214Beck, J. B. Held races 1926 153Beck, M/M Louis E. Parents of Edward L. Beck 1925 214Beckwith, E. C. Barber shop reunion 9-13-1930 83Beecher, Capt. Lina Civil War veteran dies 10-5-1915 3Beecher, Capt. Lina Profitable time on Free Midway 10-2-1901 9Beecher, Capt. Lina NYC engine 999 & others faster than European 11-23-1901 17Beecher, Capt. Lina proposed monorail 1899 57Beecher, Lucas Appointed deputy sheriff in 1821 1930 or 31 81Beechman, Richard Attica Prison guard waits for escapee 8-28-1931 146Beiber, Dr. Edward Succeeded by Dr. Ward B. Manchester 1920 106Bell Telephone Co. Offers night service 1901 119Bell Telephone Co. War with Darien Telephone Co. 1906 132Bell Telephone Co. Required numbers 1901 170Bell Telephone Co. Bought Federal Telephone Co. franchise 1916 181Bell Telephone Co. Cut length of calls 1899-1900 225Bell Telephone Co. Built line to Bethany 1900 228Bell Telephone Co. Received telephone franchise 1916 259Bell Telephone Company Bought Elba telephone company 1906 127Bell Telephone Company Bought Elba telephone company 1906 128Bellaire Health Camp Milk plus children equal added pounds 1941 258Belmont 9-15-1797 indian deed found in clerk's office 10-19-1929 72Beman, Andrew H. Resigned 1914 193Bemus, Jothan Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Bender, A. W. Second place in oratorical contest 1906 117Bender, Miss Lillian President of women's club 1921 218Benedict, D. Burton Died 1924 198Benedict, D. Burton Succeeded by William E. Zillman 1925 215Benedict, Daniel Burton Shot in leg 1894-5 225Benedict, Fred Removed bees from phone equipment 10-12-1946 251Benedict, Jason B. Civil War veteran visits graves 5-25-1931 116Benham, Howard C. Convicted of murder 1899 56Benham, Howard C. Changed attorneys 1899 57Benham, Howard C. Died 1901 132Benham, Miss Kate A. Taught preparatory department 11-14-1931 167Benington, John R. Likes farming 7-18-1931 132Benjamin, H. H. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Bennett, AG John J., jr. Visited Bergen 10-13-1934 190Bennett, Dr. Member of driving club 1915 217Bennett, Dr. Walter D. Treasurer of Genesee County Fish & Game 1924 209Bennett, John J. Attorney General in Batavia 1936 218Bennett, John J., jr. Endorsed by democrats 1942 275Bennett, Lloyd Found Revolutionary War cannon ball 10-19-1929 72Bennett, Tracy Postmaster of Akron 1899 55Bennett, Walter J. Old magazine found when house torn down 1-26-1929 38Bennett, William Lloyd Weather forecaster 12-15-1934 185Bennington Hit by Tornado 1925 108

Bennington Akron water reservoir 1926 174Bensley, Mark F. Noted court stenographer 10-18-1930 87Benson B. French & Co. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Benson, Mrs. George Daughter of Mrs. William Trow 9-27-1930 85Bentley, Earl F. Dogs take revenge 8-22-1931 145Bentley, William Bought hotel 1922 273Benton, Dr. Caleb Wanted to form separate state 9-19-1931 151Benton, E. Jerome President of reunion 1922 279Bergen Trolley line 12-21-1901 21Bergen Bank closes 4-6-1929 45Bergen Price of wheat 1904 52Bergen Address by Susan B. Anthony 1899 55Bergen Fife & drum corp. 1899 58Bergen Christmas trees going to Buffalo 1900 90Bergen No liquor license 1911 139Bergen Train wreck 1911 149Bergen Liquors licenses 10-10-1931 158Bergen Supervisor elected 1901 165Bergen Business closed 1916 169Bergen Got lights 1906 170Bergen Oat seeds missed their mark 12-5-1931 172Bergen Remains dry 1911 173Bergen Stand pipe erected 1906 181Bergen Resident wintering in Florida tells of freeze 12-29-1934 187Bergen Attorney General campaigned here 10-13-1934 190Bergen Story of resident's trip 10-27-1934 191Bergen The News correspondent died 1924 197Bergen Former resident was long-time glazier 1924 197Bergen Distance skater 1924 198Bergen Resident 101yrs old 1904 204Bergen Orphaned foxes 6-25-1938 206Bergen Price of potatoes 1897 207Bergen Principal moves to Batavia 1902 207Bergen Part became Byron 2-3-1951 221Bergen New postmaster 1905 225Bergen Good butter business 1895 228Bergen Ballot machine used 1895 239Bergen Church burned 1920 241Bergen Railroad bridge ordered 1930 242Bergen Good tomato crop 10-12-1946 251Bergen Winter wonderland 3-15-1947 263Bergen Cactus in bloom 4-26-1947 266Bergen Bank closed 1929 281Bergen High School High school ransacked 1926 165Bergen High School Banks give money for senior trip 1929 281Bergen Leader Ended publication 1910 105Bergen Presbyterian Church Pastor had article in magazine 11-24-1934 183Berkemeier, Herman C. Made own road through snow 3-15-1947 263Berlin, John Sold lambs to Mayor George Burt 1899 55Beswick, Lee Substitute clerk at Batavia PO 1909 59Bethany Good apple crop 1899 56

Bethany No liquor license 1911 139Bethany Women lost at picnic 9-12-1931 148Bethany Large hailstones 1906 150Bethany Postoffice closed 1901 165Bethany Land bought for county home 1926 165Bethany Effort to get telephone exchange 1901 173Bethany Remains dry 1911 173Bethany Partnership dissolved 1901 174Bethany Equalization rate increased 1921 176Bethany Two meteors 1914 193Bethany William Spaulding Page died 1909 201Bethany Silver medal for apples 1904 203Bethany Organized telephone company 1900 225Bethany Got telephone line 1900 228Bethany Resident was deputy sheriff 1900 231Bethany Interesting trip to school 2-7-1925 232Bethany Only doctor leaves 1895 239Bethany Opposed crossing elimination 1926 257Bethany Snow blocked travel 3-15-1947 263Bethany 1866 - baseball club formed 5-5-1947 269Bethany Possible site fo tuberculosis hospital 1917 279Bethany Genesee County Home opened 1939 281Bethany Gets rural free delivery 1900 97Bethany Bad bean crop 1910 106Bethany Trees planted 1916 113Bethany Residents wanted tunnel under railroad 1916 123Bethany Smallpox reported 1926 123Bethany-Batavia Fruit Grower's Assoc. Incorporated 1911 216Betts, Harmon J. Named Pavilion 5-5-1947 269Betts, Myron E. On unemployment committee 1921 156Betts, Myron E. Zoning enforcement officer 1927 260Beyers, Rev. W. C. Will pastor Bank Street Baptist Church 1899 55Bezon, Frank Drowned in Tonawanda Creek 1932 266Bidwell Loud whistle 1900 233Bidwell Thresher Only local automobile 1911 154Bidwell Thresher Company Paid for land taken 1910 101Bidwell, C. H. Built Climax Corp. on Swan St. 1899 58Bidwell, Charles H. Short biography 10-4-1930 86Bidwill Threshers sent to Mexico 1906 175Biechel, Archel Owned Dutch Tavern 1-19-1952 223Bierce, Miles Heirs sold building 1916 174Bierce, Miles H. Inspected preparatory department 11-14-1931 167Bigelow, George F. Appointed bank examiner 1909 53Bigelow, Jerome L. His statements found in old safe 9-19-1931 151Bigelow, Zenas Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Bill, Abner Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Billings, Jonas S. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Billy, Nicodemus Seneca indian attraction at Rochest Expo 1929 66Bird, Edwin A. Resigned as Pavilion postmaster 1905 102Bird, Fred High winds damage farm 1906 123Bird, John A. Start Batavia Dry Cleaning Co. 1910 89

Bird, Mrs. Margaret Chairman of American Legion Auxiliary 1931 254Bishop, Harold G. Succeeded by George W. Buchholtz 1927 4Bissell Genesee County votes for district attorney 1904 203Bissell Grist Mill Sold to Le Roy Gas & Electric Co. 1900 239Bissell, David Jackson Stricken at barber shop 10-21-1899 1Bissell, Gen. C. Fitch In surrogate's court 1895 233Bissell, James A. Elected supervisor 1901 165Bitterman, Earl H. Bought ram from New Zealand estate 10-26-1946 253Black, Governor GAR members offer services 1898 207Blackman, Ruth Made parachute jump 1920 106Blaine, James G. Spoke at New York Central RR station 1-24-1925 229Bleakley, William Candidate for governor 1936 250Block, Mrs. Charles D. Sold Concert Hall building 1926 127Blodgett, Caleb Revolutionary War soldier 1-19-1952 223Blodgett, James L. Bank robbed 1904 50Blodgett, James L. Killed in fire 1905 95Blodgett, James L. Visited Batavia 1904 203Blood, Mr. Rural mail carrier 1901 120Blood, O. W. Willis Kimball picked apples for him 1899 56Blood, Wallace Rural mail carrier 1901 113Blood, Wlter S. Rural mail carrier 1900 98Bloss, Ervin L. Rural mail carrier 1900 98Blossom, Miss Addie Killed by Clyde Ore 1904 52Blount, Miss Sarah M. Sold Blount's Business School 10-24-1931 162Blount, Miss Sarah M. Honored 1931 250Blount's Business School Short history 10-24-1931 162Blue Bus Interesting story 9-13-1930 83Blue Bus Lines Bus driver 1926 181Blumerick, Charles Fireman honored 1904 50Blumerick, Charles Bought automobile 1911 114Blumerick, Charles Given badge 1904 203Board of Education Agricultural subjects considered 1910 214Bogert, Russell Received deed from Joseph Ellicott 1930 or 31 81Bogue, Anson W. Started nursery 1906 127Bogue, James T. Had nursery 1906 127Bogue, Nelson Large shipment to Argentina 1900 233Bohm, Clarence W. Supervisor of judicial district 1929 196Bohm, Clarence W. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Bolley, Paul Pastor of Evangelical Church 1906 117Bolton, H. M. Short biography 12-21-1929 80Bond, Ammi Gave mortgage to Ancovester Hamlin 1930 or 31 81Bonney & Ware Onion harvest 1904 49Bonney & Ware Shipped lettuce 1906 139Bonney & Ware Celery shipments 1906 165Bonsteel, Edward O. Left Batavia 1899 57Boole, Mrs. Ella A. Candidate spoke in Batavia 1920 101Boole, Mrs. Ella Alexander Spoke at a Batavia church 1917 263Booth & Bonney Sold celery 1899 58Booth & Bonney Partnership dissolved 1901 174Booth, Horace Built house for Peter Walton 12-19-1931 178Booth, M/M Otto Begonia in bloom 3-22-1947 264

Booth, Miss Julia May Richmond librarian 1899 57Booth, Mrs. Herbert T. Artist 1931 216Booth, Nathaniel S. Built house for Peter Walton 12-19-1931 178Booth, Phineas E. 97 years old 1937 265Booth, William Farm was site of fish pond 1922 271Bosler, Peter Farm had beaver colony 12-8-1934 185Bosseller, Peter Beavers built dam 9-19-1931 151Bossler, Peter Family of beavers on his farm 11-28-1931 171Bostwick, H. O. Estimated W. S. Page apple crop 1900 98Bostwick, Harlie H. Built sleigh 1895 225Bostwick, Harris A. Member of American Baseball club 5-5-1947 269Bostwick, Mayor Counted automobiles 1911 136Bosworth, C. Merton Enlisted in Army 1899 56Bosworth, Vera In speaking contest 1924 210Boucher, William D. Observant mail patrons 1929 33Boughton, William Returned to Batavia 11-14-1931 167Bovanizer, John Postmaster of North Bergen 1901 176Bovanizer, John Postmaster of North Bergen 1901 181Bowen, George Visits President Lincoln 9-21-1901 7Bowen, George State Senator 1870 - 1873 2-5-1910 23Bowen, George Birth farm near where James C. Foley was born 10-28-1916 29Bowen, George DA at David Curry trial 1-5-1929 34Bowen, George Awarded judgement against Erie Railroad Co. 1901 174Bowen, George Member of State School board 1898 207Bowen, R. Earl Falsly accused Francis Faulds 8-1-1931 138Bowen, Ralph Lived in old dwelling 11-10-1934 192Bower, S. E. West Bergen postmaster 1900 96Bowman, A. J. Had large egg 1901 113Bowser, Paul Wrestling manager was horse trainer 3-2-1929 41Bowser, Paul G. Stable owner visited fair 9-5-1931 147Boxwood Cemetery Civil War grave unmarked 10-12-1929 71Boy Scouts Silver Lake camp construction 1925 214Boyd, James N. Editor of Medina Tribune 9-12-1931 148Boyd, Miss Ellen Married John Barrett 6-14-1947 275Boyd, Miss Helen First women pilot in Orleans County 1930 or 31 81Boyd, Mrs. A. T. Sold Jerome A. Clark land to church 1904 51Boyle, Miss Patricia Blind pianist 1-3-1925 224Boynton, Robert On YMCA basketball team 1900 89Boyst, Pfc. Henry W. Met brother in Japan 4-9-1949 284Boyst, Recruit John Met brother in Japan 4-9-1949 284Bradish, J. Holley Gives loving cup to John G. Torrance 1904 50Bradish, John Holley Hardware business sold to O. Steele & J. Torrance 1915 90Bradish, John Holley House sold to William J. Goade 1925 96Bradley, A. B. Investigated Batavia census 1905 101Bradley, C. C. Legend of the jeweler's clock 11-9-1901 15Bradley, C. C. Cast member "Powhatan" 1899 56Bradley, C. C. Member of Batavia civil service commission 1914 62Bradley, C. C. Erected Curtis building 1910 98Bradley, C. C. Opera cast member 1900 239Bradley, Charles C. Bought building 1916 174Bradley, Charles Clifton Batavia Civil Service Commission 1914 193

Bradley, Edwain Deed drawn with William Brown 9-27-1930 85Bradley, Rev. Joshua First principal of Middlebury Academy 12-21-1929 80Brady, John Bus driver 1926 181Branch, Harlan Captain of basketball team 1920 214Brand, A. C. Sold Oakfield Reporter 1910 217Branditsas, James Operating store once owned by John Uirras 6-20-1931 125Bray, James Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Breese, Harry On YMCA basketball team 1900 89Breese, L. Warren Officer trainee 1917 270Breese, M/M Lee A. Parents of L. Warren Breese 1917 270Brewer, Jesse. H. Army draftees 1929 66Brewster, Mrs. Helen M. Purchased art work 1901 117Brice, Burton B. Charter member of labor union 9-5-1931 147Bridge, George A. Bought house from Frank Redfield 1911 153Bridge, George A. Farm building burned 1916 154Brisbane, Arthur Donation for park pool 1929 285Brisbane, James First merchant in Stafford 9-11-1926 31Brisbane, James Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Brisbane, James First Batavia postmaster 7-5-1947 280Bristol, M/M Ira Horse and buggy trip 1901 123Bristow, Rev. Mrs. Marjorie Local pastor 1929 68Brittain, Rev. & Mrs. Alfred Moved to Batavia 1904 50Brittain, Rev. Alfred Resigned 1929 209Broadbooks, Miss Ethel C. Honor student in high school and college 11-2-1929 74Broadbooks, Willis G. Editor-in-chief of Picayune 1911 154Broadway Restaurant Target of burglars 1937 266Brockport Water problems 12-28-1929 88Brockport Logs hauled by sleigh 12-13-1930 93Brockport Trolley replaced by bus 5-2-1931 111Brockport Republic Brief history 12-7-1946 258Brockway, Frank U. Subscriber to incorporate 1St Church of Christ. Scientist 1899 55Brockway, Mrs. Lucia C. Subscriber to incorporate 1St Church of Christ. Scientist 1899 55Brodie, William Visited by Mrs. W. D. Wilcox 3-2-1929 41Broham, William Member of driving club 1915 217Brooks, George S. Sent humorous Christmas gift 12-29-1934 187Brooks, William Robert Died 1921 113Brothers, Wade Sawed lumber for Walter Hosmer 1900 97Brothers, William Engineer in train wreck 2-16-1929 39Brougham, Father Sent to Le Roy 1904 50Brougham, Rev. Dean Died 1904 49Brown, Albert E. Rubber boot snatcher? 12-7-1901 19Brown, Albert E. Resigned as director of the Holland Club 1909 59Brown, Albert E. Fair secretary cancelled participant 1901 150Brown, Albert E. Organizer of National Assoc. of Fair Managers 1911 170Brown, Albert E. Treasurer of NYS Breeders Association 1906 181Brown, Edwin House and barn burned 1911 139Brown, Francis B. Army draftees 1929 66Brown, G. Forrest Police chief asked for more men 1935 217Brown, G. Forrest Chief of Police 1934 281Brown, John & Edward Received deed from Joseph Ellicott 1930 or 31 81Brown, Justice Charles H. Elected to judicial board 1906 153

Brown, Lew R. Coached basketball team 11-1-1930 103Brown, Martin Candidate for Batavia police justice 1899 55Brown, Martin Moved office 1898 207Brown, Marvin Received deed from Phelphs & Chipman 1930 or 31 81Brown, Miss Hired by Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Brown, Nelson A. Sold greenhouses to David Scott 1915 97Brown, Perez Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Brown, Seldon S. Judge in John Latta suits 9-26-1931 152Brown, Sgt. Thomas A. Body returned to Batavia 1921 243Brown, Sheriff G. Forrest Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Brown, Stephen W. Waited for desired license number 2-9-1929 28Brown, Stephen W. Deputy elections superintendent 1911 155Brown, Stephen W. Received god badge 1895 231Brown, Stephen W. Street cars going out of service 1927 275Brown, Stephen W. President of Batavia Traction Co. 1927 279Brown, Wellington Elba blacksmith 1944 285Brown, William Deed drawn with Edwain Bradley 9-27-1930 85Brown, William C. Died. Former New York Central RR president 1924 197Brumber, William Left Wells-Fargo Express Co. 1916 247Brundage, Arthur E. Honorary dinner 1927 4Brunk, Russell Canoed to New Orleans 1926 153Brunson, Miss Fannie Made plum pudding 1929 195Brunson, Miss Fannie M. Spotted chimney swifts 1937 271Bryan, Mrs. Ruth A. Sold land to Charles Williams 1899 57Bryan, Mrs. William G. Wife of Ulysses S. Grant, Jr. attended her seminary 9-25-1929 69Bryan, William Jennings Stops in Batavia 1899 58Bryant, Clarence Won primary election 1919 61Bryant, Clarence Won election 1910 98Bryant, Clarence Candidate for Assembly 1911 150Bryant, Clarence Deputy postmaster 1900 225Buchholtz, Charles W. Dewey celebration in NYC 1899 56Buchholtz, Clarence L. Car struck by freight train 1937 264Buchholtz, Edward C. Auto bureau clerk paid in pennies 12-22-1934 186Buchholtz, George W. Will supervise County Building construction 1926 3Buchholtz, George W. Elected president. Succeeds Harold G. Bishop 1927 4Buchholtz, George W. Member of zoning commission 1925 97Buchholtz, George W. President of county health association 1929 195Buchholtz, Karl J. Initiation ceremony 3-23-1946 243Buchholtz, Mrs. C. L. Chairman of Women's Motor Corps 1942 268Buchholtz, Mrs. Pearl M. Met Mrs. Calvin Coolidge 8-1-1931 138Buchholtz, Mrs. Walter M. Vice-president of Child Welfare Chapter 1914 209Buchholtz, Walter M. Changed jobs 1900 239Buck, Abel Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Buck, Rolland Hunting trip 11-7-1931 163Buck, Rollin Raccoon hunter 12-13-1930 93Buck, Walter Hunting trip 11-7-1931 163Buckbee, Jesse B. Pioneer settler of Monroe County\ 11-17-1934 183Buckley, LaVant Oldest voter in town of Sweden 11-9-1929 75Buell, William Had liquor license 10-10-1931 158Buell, William On annual ball committee 1917 261Buffalo Street to be renamed in honor of Paul Busti 2-16-1929 39

Buffalo Strange car/train accident 1929 68Buffalo Automobile Club Automobiles pass through Batavia 1910 108Buffalo Commercial Bought by Richard R. Coley 1924 197Buffalo Cut Glass Co. Moved to Batavia 1904 203Buffalo Cut Glass Co. Came to Batavia 1905 228Buffalo Cut Glass Co. Moved to Batavia 1905 233Buffalo Cut Glass Works Began negotiations for Batavia move 1904 49Buffalo Niagara Electric Corp. New president 1942 263Buffalo, Attica & Arcade RR Brief history 9-19-1931 151Buffalo-Akron Co. Route extension approved 1926 248Bullard, Mrs. Edith At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Bullock, Mrs. M. Butler Advertiser in old paper found in Court House 6-6-1931 122Bullock, Mrs. M. Butler In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Bulluck, Mrs. Galen In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Bump, Jonathan Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Bunce, Alton R. County Treasurer received check 1941 253Bunce, Altou R. Had old Pavilion assessment roll 11-15-1930 100Bunting, Mrs. Ralph D. Aunt of Edwin S. Smith 10-26-1946 253Burdett, Ralph J. Succeeded by Roland D. Fisher on Council 1936 4Burke, Charles H. Indian Commissioner, settled Indian estate 1-17-1925 227Burke, Joseph Musician 2-21-1925 234Burke, Joseph Champion bean grower 1931 247Burke, Joseph W. Opens bean house 1899 56Burke, Joseph W. President of Direct Primary League 1910 109Burke, Joseph W. Employed John R. Benington 7-18-1931 132Burke, Joseph W. Brother of Charles H. Burke 1-17-1925 227Burke, Joseph W. Elected to committee 1937 262Burke, Joseph W. Maple syrup sent to President Harding 1922 265Burke, Joseph W. Poor maple year 1929 283Burke, Miss lulu B. Married John G. Torrance 9-13-1930 83Burke, Raymond Young horse thief 1911 174Burke, William J. Donated to Notre Dame Universite 10-14-1929 71Burkhart, Dr. Job E. Hedges stayed at his house 2-28-1925 235Burkhart, Dr. H. J. Lead dental congress 1904 52Burkhart, Dr. H. J. Nominated for Batavia mayor 1914 62Burkhart, Dr. H. J. Built automobile 1911 119Burkhart, Dr. H. J. President of Threshermen 1906 120Burkhart, Dr. H. J. Leader of Rochester Dental Dispensary 1911 159Burkhart, Dr. Harvey J. First Batavia mayor 1914 62Burkhart, Dr. harvey J. Director of dental dispensary 1915 98Burkhart, Dr. Harvey J. Plans for dental training 1916 156Burkhart, Dr. Harvey J. Nominated for Batavia mayor 1914 193Burkhart, Dr. Harvey J. First Batavia mayor 1914 193Burkhart, Dr. Harvey J. President of dental assoc. 1897 207Burkhart, Dr. Harvey J. State dental examiner 1915 217Burkhart, Dr. Harvey Jacob Worked with George Eastman 10-18-1930 87Burkhart, Harvey J. Former mayor 1914 61Burkhart, Harvey J. Rochester Dental Dispensary trustee 1915 242Burkhart, Harvey J. Batavia mayor 1916 258Burkhart, Mayor Appointed sewer commission 1909 59Burkhart, Mayor Appointed Batavia civil service commission 1914 62

Butler, Asaph Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Butler, Edward H. Farm sold to Frank Munt 1919 63Butler, Edward H. Purchased art work 1901 117Butler, George D. Stafford postmaster 1906 128Butte, George C. Married Edna Rowell 12-13-1930 93Buttolph, Larnard Found snake eggs 2-22-1947 262Buxton, Miss Emma Sold land to A. D. Gilley 1909 60Buxton, Miss Frances Sold land to A. D. Gilley 1909 60Buxton, Walter W. Standard Oil Company territory expanded 1904 49Buxton, Walter W. Put hats on horses 1901 132Buxton, Walter W. Purchased St. James Church 1926 144Buxton, Walter W. Bought bus 1906 150Buxton, Walter W. Appointed constable 1895 239Buxton, Walter W. Sold business 1919 282Byer, Rev. William C. Resigned 1901 124Byers, Rev. A. M. Resigned 1901 160Byron Price of wheat 1904 52Byron Rainy weather 1901 119Byron Part of telephone association 1906 127Byron Beans hit by beetles 1911 128Byron Beans hit by beetles 1911 131Byron Wheat harvest 1921 135Byron Lightning storm 1911 139Byron Birds attacked vineyards 1911 149Byron Coroner killed 1911 153Byron Bad cabbage crop 1906 159Byron Cabbage shipped 1901 181Byron Resident is superintendent of schools 1929 196Byron New supervisor 1919 199Byron Oldest voter 1904 203Byron Snipe hunter 1898 207Byron Resident on Governor's committee 1913 208Byron Postmaster resigned 1915 215Byron Supervisor named chairman 1935 215Byron Turkey shoot 11-22-1941 219Byron Formed from town of Bergen 2-3-1951 221Byron Local hops sold 1894-5 225Byron Ice cutting 1905 228Byron Resident was deputy tax collector 1900 231Byron Farm story 3-7-1925 237Byron Bought school bus 1931 247Byron Named for Lord Byron 5-5-1947 269Byron Center Flooded roads 1904 50C. C. Bradley & Co. Horse crashes window 1899 58C. L. Carr Formerly Oliver & Milne Co. 1905 106C. M. Bosworth's Boot and Shoe Used cards for advertising 10-26-1946 253C. W. Miller Transfer Co. Manager killed 1914 209Caborn, John E. Hornell YMCA assistant 1926 255Caccamise, Michael Drowned in Tonawanda Creek 1932 266Cady, M/M Clark In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Caito Bros. Rented store 1920 242

Caito Brothers Fruit merchants receive pomegranates 1-24-1914 26Caito's Gas explosion 1908 207Calder, William M. Visited Batavia 1916 150Calder, William M. Candidate for Senator 1916 159Caldwell, Joseph First husband of Mrs. William Trow 9-27-1930 85Caldwell, M/M Charles H. Moved to Tenn. 1901 154Caledonia Proposed trolley line 1910 217Caledonia Resident resigned from state school 1895 233Caledonia New doctor 1895 239Caledonia Formerly Big Springs 5-5-1947 269Calhoun, Alice In play 1924 197Calkins & Lent Former Spirit of the Times 1895 239Calkins, C. C. Gypsum found on his farm 1904 204Calkins, E. Kirby Nominated for Batavia supervisor 1899 55Calkins, E. Kirby Disappeared from Batavia 1899 57Calkins, E. Kirby Bought Spirit of the Times 1895 239Calkins. R. W. President Of Izaak Walton League 8-22-1931 145Call, Charles J. Bought Lewiston Road land 1920 105Call, Charles J. State Senate candidate 1906 155Call, Miss Elizabeth Home Economics Club VP 1941 253Call, Robert V. Selected as Master Farmer 1932 4Call, Robert V. Bought Lewiston Road land 1920 105Call, Robert V. Received medal 1932 262Callaghan, John J. Lead tenor 1911 170Callahan, Jack Singing in Rochester 1914 62Callahan, Jack Vaudeville singer 1914 193Callahan, John J. Sold theater to Robert S. Criswell 1909 60Callahan, Vincent R. Election Commissioner 4-9-1949 284Callan & Gillmore Had large squash 1899 58Callard, Ray E. Built school bus shelter 11-22-1941 219Camp Todd YMCA camp 1917 275Campbell, Arch Signed Batavia Certificate of Incorporation 3-31-1928 30Campbell, Charles Dissolved partnership with August Rhodey 1904 49Campbell, Charles Dissolved partnership 1904 203Campbell, Frank Had champion egg layer 11-15-1930 100Campbell, Joseph H. Retired from Le Roy Weekly News 1905 90Campbell, Mrs. Jennie McIntyre Killed at New York Central RR crossing 1925 109Campobello, Harry Drowned in Tonawanda Creek 1932 266Candy Kitchen Building burned 1905 105Canetti, David Attended Mrs. Benjamin Pask's birthday party 4-12-1947 267Canetti, M/M Alfred Attended Mrs. Benjamin Pask's birthday party 4-12-1947 267Caney, Ashton W. Batavia mayor 1916 169Caney, Ashton W. Elected company president 1917 262Caney, Mayor Appoints Batavia shade tree committee 1909 64Caney, Mayor Ashton W. President of Red Cross 1924 197Cannon, "Uncle Joe" Spoke in Batavia 1906 160Cantling, Eleazer Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Captain Parker Tavern Reunion 1900 107Capwell, William Grave marked 1926 156Cardo, Juan Stage name of Jack Callahan 1914 62Cardo, Juan Stage name of Jack Callahan 1914 193

Cardus, Rev. Thomas Succeeded by Rev. Ray Allen 1904 51Cardus, Thomas J. Admitted to bar 1899 57Carlo, Leo Pet cat took a vacation 11-3-1934 192Carmichael, Ira J. Director Odd Fellows' Home 1916 139Carmichael, Ira J. Batavia city clerk 1914 193Carmody, Mrs. John J. Sister of Polly Walters 10-13-1934 190Carpenter, Henry Killed by train 1898 207Carr, C. L. Purchased building 1919 199Carr, C. L. Hospital Assoc. treasurer 1924 210Carr, C. L. Bought building 1920 212Carr, C. L. Director of Women's Hospital Assoc. 1921 257Carr, C. L. Merchants' Council member 1937 286Carr, Dr. F. D. Shrine met in his building 1921 253Carr, Dr. Frederick D. Bought Dr. George Cottis practice 1911 153Carr, Dr. Frederick D. Councilman got pay raise 1927 264Carr, Dr. Frederick D. Started forest 1922 269Carr, Dr. Frederick D. Purchased X-ray equipment 1922 278Carr. C. L. Purchased Richardson building 12-28-1919 64Carruthers, Mrs. Frank Good tomato crop 10-12-1946 251Carson, Charles President of YMCA boys conference 1914 61Carson, Robert Built row boat 1906 136Carter, Bennie Commended by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt 4-19-1947 286Carter, Myron B. Hens produce 43 dozen eggs 1904 49Carter, Orange Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Cartwright, Mrs. Nelson Post card from son in Philippines 1-12-1929 35Cary Collegiate Seminary Secretary of trustees resigned 1921 123Cary Semanary Headmaster moved to Batavia 1922 269Cary, Dr. Charles Horseman 1-10-1925 226Cary, Dr. Walter Horseman 1-10-1925 226Cary, Ebenezer Associate of Joseph Ellicott 7-5-1947 280Cary, George Horseman 1-10-1925 226Cary, Miss Sally Awarded by hunt club 1900 101Cary, Seward Horseman 1-10-1925 226Cary, Trumbull Donated land used for Wyoming Co. jail 12-28-1901 22Cary, Trumbull Signed Batavia Certificate of Incorporation 3-31-1928 30Cary, Trumbull Had school for ladies & gentlemen 9-25-1929 69Cary, Trumbull Made deed to Frederick Balch 1930 or 31 81Cary, Trumbull Won steeplechase 1900 101Cary, Trumbull Judgement against Batavia 1906 169Cary, Trumbull Horses taken to the White House 1902 207Cary, Trumbull Horseman 1-10-1925 226Cary, Walter Horseman 1-10-1925 226Case, Louis C. Nominated for Batavia mayor 1914 62Case, Louis C. Candidate for Batavia mayor 1914 193Casey Carting Co. Formed 1926 136Casey, Christopher Lost to Charles A. Williams 1929 195Casey, Christopher Bought property 1928 208Casey, Christopher Sleigh racing 1910 212Casey, John J. Wanted to join a circus 12-14-1929 79Casey, John J. Police chief blames parents 1941 251Casey, Mayor William C. Succeeded by Ashton W. Caney at Red Cross 1924 197

Casey, William C. Appointed to State School for the Blind board 1904 50Casey, William C. Chestnuts scarce 1904 51Casey, William C. Reviewed volunteer firemen 1911 144Caswell, George W. Manager of Armour & Co. 1901 174Catholic Daughters of America Started as Court St. Rita, Daughters of Isabella 1915 110Cavanaugh, M/M John Parents of Elizabeth C. Cavanaugh 1-6-1940 220Cavanaugh, Miss Elizabeth C. Married to Wallace E. Pierce 1-6-1940 220Cecero, Mike Long time street cleaner 8-8-1931 141Center Street Church Built addition 1906 117Chaddock, Mrs. Nellie Taught Mary J. Macaulay 11-28-1931 171Chadsey, Kent M. Tree had apple blossoms 12-5-1931 172Chadwick, Prof. C. H. Earth tremors 1929 33Chafee Disbanding of Chafee Vigilance Society 8-20-1927 32Chafin, Eugene W. Prohibitionist visits county 1909 60Chamber of Commerce Wanted quiet Fourth of July 1936 244Chamberlin's Clubhouse had lots of pictures 11-23-1901 17Chandler, Charles N. Admitted to bar with Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27Chandler, Daniel H. Signed Batavia Certificate of Incorporation 3-31-1928 30Chandler, Daniel H. Had school for ladies & gentlemen 9-25-1929 69Chandler, Daniel H. Member of early Batavia fire company 9-20-1930 84Chandler, Daniel H. Trustee of Fire Department 6-27-1931 129Chandler, Rear Adm. Ralph Memory honored in Hong Kong 4-26-1947 266Changnon, Dale Manager of Wyoming Village Inn 9-21-1946 248Chanler, Major Winthrop Died 1926 144Chapin Employee awarded patent 1900 89Chapin Addition started 1920 107Chapin, Horace H. Director of Batavia Theater Corp. 1922 260Chapin, Moses Ledger found by Frank E. Lathrop 7-18-1931 132Chapman, Hiel Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Chappel, Donald Class chairman 1909 209Chappel, George C. Assistant tickent agent for New York Central RR 1905 96Chappel, Merlyn A. Ordained 1916 124Chappel, P. M. Shipped horses to French army 1916 127Chappel, P. M. Factory burned 1901 132Chappell, P. M. Received horses 1909 53Chappell, P. M. Received French government contract 1914 61Chapple, M/M Charles E. Parents of Alyce Chapple 9-26-1931 152Chapple, Miss Alyce Professional dancer 9-26-1931 152Charles Mancuso & Son Bought Worthington property 1921 114Charles Mancuso & Son Bought land 1926 124Charles Mancuso & Son Applied for building permit 1922 277Charles R. Wright Steamer on Erie Canal 5-29-1931 121Charles, Glenn E. Wyoming County DA 5-31-1947 278Charles, Henry Drilled artesian well 5-31-1947 278Chase, Dr. George R. President of veterinary medical association 1925 95Chase, Manna Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Chase, S. Built building 1925 105Chase, Wilbur D. Radio transmitter failed 12-19-1931 178Cherry, Samuel Mill burned 1926 123Chester & Fleming Plans for Batavia water plant 1915 110Chester, Joseph Potato harvest 1924 197

Child Welfare Chapter of Batavia Formed 1914 209Child, Jerome Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Children's Health Camp Opened 1926 131Childs, Allen F. Sold business 1926 169Childs, Hobart L. Bought father's business 1926 169Chimino, M/M Michael Parents of Mike Chimino 12-28-1946 259Chimino, Mike Treated kids to Christmas 12-28-1946 259Chipman, Leman Made deed to Marvin Brown 1930 or 31 81Choate, Wilber C. Board of Supervisors clerk 1935 212Choate, Wilber C. Clerk, Board of Supervisors 1935 215Christian Science Church Caretaker's story 5-31-1947 278Christie, Hugh & Margaret McKenzie Parents of Mary A. Christie 11-22-1930 99Christie, Miss Mary A. 90 years old 11-22-1930 99Christie, Stewart S. Delivered airplane 7-25-1931 137Christie, William W. Pembroke supervisor 1919 199Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Anniversary of founding 4-9-1949 284Church, Oliver A. Batavia Red Cross quota exceeded 1942 5Church, W. L. Sanitary engineer 1900 236Churchill, Gen. Worthy L. Sherriff of Genesee Co. in 1821 1930 or 31 81Churchill, Worthy Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Churchville Derailment 1929 195Churchville Car/train accident 1937 264Churchville Natural Gas & Oil Co. Rate increase approved 1921 248Cianciotto, Carl Bicyclist 5-5-1947 269Cichowski, Rev. S. M. Trip to Poland 1932 279Cichy, Rev. Adalbert Avid photographer 10-10-1931 158Cielewich, Donald POW got letter from his captor 10-19-1946 252Cintorino, Anthony Built ship model 12-28-1931 179Cintorino, Joey Tried to make Olympic team 1932 279Citizens' Band Benefit concert 1895 228Citizens' Bank Incorporated 1911 216Citizens Ice Co. Harvested ice from Tonawanda Creek 1904 204Civilian Conservation Corps Third birthday 1937 264Clapp, Dr. George Coroner killed 1911 153Clarendon Hops planted 8-22-1931 145Clarendon Old buildings 11-10-1934 192Clarendon Originally part of Sweden 2-28-1925 235Clarendon Old shoe found 7-5-1947 280Clarendon Tavern Old building 11-10-1934 192Clark, Benjamin Editor of American Banner 9-19-1931 151Clark, David Snipe hunting with Sheriff Pixley & F. I. Judd 10-26-1901 10Clark, David Past sheriff 1904 49Clark, David Tried to introduce grey squirrels to Batavia 1909 53Clark, David Released pheasants 1900 96Clark, David Trained hunting dogs 11-22-1930 99Clark, David Partner with Eugene L. Smith 1909 201Clark, Davis Sheriff unearths jail break plot 1904 51Clark, Edward M. 25yrs ago - died 3-11-1911 24Clark, Henry A. Secretary of zoning board of appeals 1926 139Clark, Henry A. Managed Dellinger Theater 1926 170Clark, Henry, A. Sr. Waited for desired license number 2-9-1929 28

Clark, J. A. Batavia jeweler 1-19-1952 223Clark, Jerome A. 25yrs ago - father of Edward M. Clark 3-11-1911 24Clark, Jerome A. Land sold to church by Mrs. A. T. Boyd 1904 51Clark, John Current sheriff 1904 49Clark, John Elected chairman of Democrats 1914 62Clark, John Superintendent of Attica Prison 10-3-1931 157Clark, John Democratic chairman 1914 193Clark, John Lost to Herbert L. Snyder 1929 195Clark, Le Roy Roof collapsed 1916 136Clark, Le Roy F. Promoted by New York Central RR 1906 124Clark, Leroy F. Batavia City Engineer 1917 278Clark, M/M LeRoy F. Parents of William Fisher Clark 1925 96Clark, Miss Lydia At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Clark, Mrs. Henry A. Members of Batavia Dramatic Club 1905 89Clark, Mrs. Henry A. Opera cast member 1900 239Clark, Newton S. Had unusual apple 11-22-1930 99Clark, Richard Six year old likes his first flight 1929 68Clark, Sheriff David Formed partnership with Eugene L. Smith 1909 53Clark, Sheriff David Term expired 1905 90Clark, Thomas Batavia barber at 85 1909 59Clark, Victor Member of driving club 1915 217Clark, William Fisher Youngest Eagle Scout 1925 96Clarke, Carl G. Started The Perry Record 11-10-1934 192Clarke, Donald Mother died 12-19-1931 178Clarkson, Rev. Samuel J. Assigned to Lockport 1914 62Clarkson, Rev. Samuel J. Pastor in Rochester 1911 155Clarkson, Rev. Samuel J. Assigned to Lockport 1914 193Clay, Henry Died 1925 107Clay, Henry First vote cast by David O. Hayes 1904 203Cleary, Edward Manager of Thomas Suhalla 5-9-1931 112Clemens, Porter Caught turtle 1942 272Clement, Arthur C. Speaker at Bergen school dedication 1925 90Clement, Thomas A. School superintendent 1911 140Clement, Thomas A. Elected school superintendent 1911 149Clements, J. A. Bought Eagle Hotel from M. O. Fisher 1900 95Climax Corporation Formerly Batavia Machine Co. 1911 120Clinton, DeWitt Phoenix Hotel where he stayed is gone 1929 33Clinton, Gov. Brief history of Genesee County 9-19-1931 151Close, Charles Washington Biography 11-9-1929 75Clough, Andrew M Died 1935 217Clough, Andrew M. His subdivision was best 1914 61Clough, Andrew M. Member of first Batavia City council 1914 62Clough, Andrew M. Track supervisior for New York Central RR 1900 96Clough, Andrew M. Demonstrated railroad car 1926 118Clough, Andrew M. Promoted by West Shore Railroad 1906 128Clough, Andrew M. Built RR motor car 1911 131Clough, Andrew M. New York Central RR officer 1911 160Clough, Andrew M. Batavia council member 1914 193Clough, Mrs. Andrew M. Sold turkey 3-21-1925 240Clune, Henry W. Amusing story of airplane ride 9-5-1931 147Clune, Henry W. Rochester newspaper columnist 10-20-1934 190

CMBA New president 1916 175Cobb, Inspector Batavia policeman 3-30-1946 245Cobb, Inspector Charles E. Batavia policeman 9-30-1946 249Cobb, Marvin W. Purchased Pan-American building 1904 51Cochran, John C. Postmaster 1924 197Cochrane, E. P. Champion bicyclist 8-1-1931 138Coffee, Frank Australian millionaire was born in Warsaw 1929 65Coffee, M/M Charles Parents of Frank Coffee 1929 65Coffey, E. Had tall hollyhock 8-1-1931 138Cofran, Walden E. President of schoolmaster's club 1934 209Cofran, Walden S. Conducted Rotary initiation ceremony 3-23-1946 243Cogswell, M/M Robert G. Held party 1-6-1940 220Cogswell, Mrs. Grace H. R. At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Cogswell, William At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Colby, Merlin Received letter from ex POW 11-23-1946 255Colcord, Harry Noted Attican 10-28-1929 73Cold Spring Company Made butter 1895 228Colder, Rep. William M. To speak at theater 1916 252Cole, Ezra D. Looked for $5000 Lockport postage stamp 3-31-1928 30Cole, Jay L. Instructor for Batavia schools 1920 98Cole, Jay L. School custodian 1941 247Cole, Mrs. Irwin A. Elected secretary of YWCA 1931 4Cole, Tobias Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Cole, William H. Purchased interest in Elba store 1904 51Coleman, John W. Killed in sewer plant explosion 1915 107Coley, Richard R. On unemployment committee 1921 156Coley, Richard R. Resigned 1921 165Coley, Richard R. Purchased property 1924 197Coley, Richard R. Resigned 1921 254Colgrove & Ryan Bought Sanitary Market 1926 243Colgrove, Myron E. Owned Colgrove & Ryan 1926 243Colledo, James F. Money missing in baseball bet 9-14-1946 247Colledo, James F. Member of Jackson Street Diner Breakfast Club 11-9-1946 254Collens, Lewis D. Chamber of Commerce director 1917 264Collett, Rev. Charles P. Succeeded Rev. O. M. Demcott 1905 108Collins G. Le Roy First president of Business Men's Association 1911 117Collins, A. G. Proprietor of St. James Hotel 11-10-1934 192Collins, Albert G. Died 1904 204Collins, Lewis D. Appointed to sewer commission 1909 59Collins, Lewis D. Elected vice-presidetent of Johnston Harvester 1910 109Collins, Lewis D. Succeeded by Andrew J. McWain 1921 218Collins, Lewis D. YMCA president 1900 239Collins, Mrs. Clara S. YWCA secretary resigned 1936 249Colman, Paul E. Built the smallest airplane in the world 5-29-1931 121Colonna, Michael Gave blood 11-7-1931 163Colton, Bishop Laid St Mary's corner stone 1906 160Colton, Bishop Charles H. Opened St Mary's fair 1906 173Combs, Marian Class vice-president 1919 209Comfort, Prof. Herbert T. Athletic Association treasurer 1919 209Comisky, T. H. Victim of pickpocket 1916 155Community Center Civic Club Favored wider Main Street 1937 271

Community Chest Tuberculosis Association became a member 1921 248Company M, 31st Infantry, 98th Div. Headquartered in Batavia 1921 251Comstock Canning Corp. Sold 1944 281Comstock, Anthony Made arrest 1906 165Comstock, Marc W. Receiver for Genesee Light & Power Co. 1909 59Comstock, Marc W. Bought Franklin Mills property 1909 201Comstock, Miss Emma L. Retired 1934 211Comstock, Samuel F. Was tax collector for easter Genesee County 2-9-1929 28Conable, Barber B. Wyoming County judge 1904 52Conable, Barber B. Appointed bankruptcy referee 1909 53Cone, Judge Member of Board of Appeals 1926 120Cone, Judge City gets Williams Park 1911 156Cone, Judge Newell K. President of Chamber of Commerce 1919 211Cone, Newell K. Foiled Bert Jackson's escape try 1909 59Cone, Newell K. On Board of Education 1911 113Cone, Newell K. Left Board of Education 1926 139Cone, Newell K. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Cone, Newell K. Chamber of Commerce director 1917 264Cone, Newell K. County Judge 1942 278Conklin, Dr. R. C. 2nd Batavia Dr. to buy a car 1904 50Conklin, Dr. R. C. Sold practice 1908 207Conklin, Dr. R. C. Moved 1908 208Conkling, Roscoe Politician died in snow storm 12-28-1929 88Conner, Garrett Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Conrad, M/M William Bought building 4-23-1949 285Consolidated Gas Co. Property sold 1906 175Continental Hotel Renamed Hamilton 1919 199Cook & Houseknecht Dyke rink blown flat 1909 59Cook, Elmer Made ice rink with S. L. Houseknecht 1904 52Cook, Elmer Built ice skating rink 1904 204Cook, George Injured in industrial accident 1906 127Cook, I. C. H. Station agent at South Byron 9-21-1901 7Cook, Louis Home-made automobile trip 1901 139Cook, Miss Hired by Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Cook, P. Died 11-15-1930 100Cook, Walter Old article found in house on his farm 4-16-1949 282Cook, William Ticket agent/telegraph operator at S. Byron 9-21-1901 7Cook, William J. Resigned 1930 215Cooley Drug Store Bought by Abel Angel 1931 247Cooley, Arunah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Cooley, R. L. Built a steam automobile 1901 117Cooley, R. L. Avid bicyclist 1901 128Cooley, Robert L. Built automobile 1900 106Coon DA gets raise 1910 90Coon, DA Installed finger printing equipment 1914 61Coon, Luke Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Coon, William H. Council group insurance plan unlawful 1937 4Coon, William H. DA adopted by Tonawanda Indians 1909 59Coon, William H. Coach of 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Coon, William H. Batavia City Attorney 1930 212Coon, William H. Ticketed for illegal parking 1935 215

Coon, William H. Was Batavia City Attorney 1942 275Coon, William H. City Attorney 1934 281Coon, William H. Batavia City Attorney 1929 285Cooper & Son, Co., Inc. Sold Sanitary Market 1926 243Cooper, Jerry Killed 1916 132Co-operative Silver Company Frank S. Wood recommended dissolution 1901 117Cope, Lt. Orville G. Won scholarship 1924 281Cope, Mrs. Marie Lewis Donates site for hospital in Redlands, Calif 4-13-1929 46Cope, Orville G. Lt. Commander in Navy 1925 97Cope, Orville, jr. Admitted to Annapolis 1916 118Copeland, Thomas Beavers moved in 12-7-1946 258Corbett, James F. Bought clothing business with Sherman Simmons 1910 96Corbett, S. W. Items owned for many years 1-26-1929 38Corbin, Marvin Shot a bald eagle 10-17-1931 161Corey, Rita Mrs. Oscar L. Thomas 4-9-1949 284Corey, Thomas Father of Rita Corey 4-9-1949 284Corfu Post office breakin 1905 3Corfu New bank building planned 1925 3Corfu Palmer hardware robbed 10-16-1925 3Corfu Hardware store robbed 2-5-1910 23Corfu Fire 1899 58Corfu Part of telephone association 1906 127Corfu Clay tested 1901 140Corfu New postmaster 1901 181Corfu High Schoolers play touch-tackle 11-17-1934 183Corfu Resident was president of agricultural society 1895 225Corfu Supported Daylight Savings Time 1941 244Corfu Resident excells as safety director 10-26-1946 253Corfu Dessert treat 11-9-1946 254Corfu Mail carrier raised mink 11-23-1946 255Corfu Iron bars on rail 1937 269Corfu Grange leader spoke 1944 282Corfu Home burned 1937 286Corfu High School High Schoolers play touch-tackle 11-17-1934 183Cornwell, Charles W. Formed law partnership 1941 246Cornwell, Mrs. Stanely Great-grandfather was Gen. Worthy L. Churchill 1930 or 31 81Cornwell, Mrs. Stanley H. Sister of Charles Radley Webber 10-5-1929 70Cornwell, Zelotes Built Wyoming Village Inn 9-21-1946 248Corp, Charles E. Postmaster of Darien Center 1899 55Corp, Charles E. Had productive cow 3-21-1925 240Corti, Frank A. Brother of Rev. Alexander Corti 9-14-1946 247Corti, Frank A. Batavia City Clerk 1942 279Corti, Frank A. City Clerk 1944 283Corti, John A. Won speaking contest 1917 266Corti, Mrs. Frank A. Stenographer 1925 215Corti, Rev. Alexander Busy pastor 9-14-1946 247Coryell, W. Leslie Resigned from Johnston Harvester Company 1914 61Coryell, W. Leslie Succeeded Ralph E. Tweed 1911 175Costello, M/M John 50th anniversary 1941 259Cotes, Dr. John Partner of Dr. T. H. Woodruff 9-25-1929 69Cotes, Mrs. H. L. Sold Richardson build to C. L. Carr 12-28-1919 64

Cotes, Mrs. Harriet Sold building 1920 212Cotes, Mrs. Richard Sold building 1919 199Cotter, Edward G. Picked apple blossoms 12-5-1931 172Cottis, Dr. George W. Sold practice to Dr. Frederick D. Carr 1911 153Cottis, Dr. George W. Instructor at Cornell 1901 155Cottis, Dr. George W. Commodore of canoe club 1908 207Coupland, John W. Found tarantula in conch shells 1904 49Coupland, John W. Shot hawk 1899 58Coupland, John W. President of poor officials organization 1916 149Coupland, John W. Batavia charities commisioner 1914 193Coupland, John W. Saw robins 1924 197Covell, Mrs. Frances E. B. Boarders collective age 534 years 10-12-1946 251Covington Beavers moved in 12-7-1946 258Covington Church has first wedding 6-14-1947 275Cowan, Edward Fireman in train wreck 2-16-1929 39Cowan, Job Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Coward, Frank H. Sold wool 1895 236Coward, Mrs. Julia Daughter of Leonard Ham 5-17-1952 222Coward, W. H. Succeeded by Roy J. Fuller 1914 193Coward, William H. Succeeded by Roy Fuller as postmaster 1914 62Cowdin, Augustus Elected trustee of consolidated school dist. 12-13-1930 93Cowdin, Thomas H. Laid out golf links 1899 57Cowles, Benjamin Revolutionary War veteran 12-28-1946 259Cowles, James Settled in Oakfield 12-28-1946 259Cowlesville Horse dies 12-19-1931 178Cowlesville Old piano tuner/player 11-22-1941 219Cowlesville Church group bought heifer 3-30-1946 245Cowlesville Brothers meet at Army camp 11-23-1946 255Cowlesville Centenial story 2-8-1947 261Cowlesville Residents grandparents of twins 4-26-1947 266Cowlesville Farmers oppose DST 6-14-1947 275Coxon, George Succeeded William E. Zillman 1926 160Coy, Charles At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Coy, Mrs. Charles At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Craft, A. J. Bought Darien Mineral Springs buildings 1909 53Craft, Adelbert J. Drafted first rural mail routes 10-20-1934 190Craft, George H. Member of Child Welfare Board 1915 105Craft, George H. Chairman of Child Welfare Board 1915 110Crafts, Rev. Wilbert Begins antigambling crusade 1910 3Cramer, Al Bags squirrels 1900 108Crary, Thomas B. Wanted gas franchise 1901 135Creamer, Thomas J. State Senator 1870 - 1873 2-5-1910 23Crego, Henry C. American Express manager 1915 215Crehan, Miss Gertrude Soloist 1914 211Crelley, William C. In Niagara Hudson Power Corp. magazine 8-15-1931 142Crews, Cicel R. Le Roy High School history teacher 1934 281Crickler, Ralph On YMCA basketball team 1900 89Cristman, Franklin W. Visited Batavia 1926 160Criswell, Robert S. Bought theater fm John Callahan & Sherman Webster 1909 60Critenden, Mrs. J. J. Daughter of Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27Crocker, Amander Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32

Crocker, Dr. Frank M. Local historian 5-25-1931 116Crocker, E. M. Assemblyman renominated 1910 109Crocker, Edwin M. Resigned as principal 1899 57Crocker, Edwin M. Won Assembly seat 1909 60Crocker, Edwin M. Lost election 1910 98Crocker, Edwin M. On Governor's committee 1913 208Crome, Henry L. Army draftees 1929 66Cromwell, Johnb Rescued sister 1941 252Crosby, Harry Associate of Arthur Sidman 1901 140Crosby, Harry Joined opera cast 1916 259Crosby, Harry D. Tried to establish theater 1919 63Crosby, Harry D. Tried to start theater 1919 199Crosby, Harry D. Directed Elks show 1919 211Crosby, Harry D. Partner of Edwin Houghton 1904-5 225Crosby, John B. In 1890 - replaced by Fred A. Lewis 2-5-1910 23Crosby, Miss Fanny Hymn writer 1905 239Crosby, Russell Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Crosby, William R. Retired 1900 231Crosman, Cortland The case of the missing teeth 12-7-1901 19Crosman, Cortland Member of State School board 1898 207Crosman, Peter War of 1812 veteran 12-28-1946 259Crosman, William Revolutionary War veteran 12-28-1946 259Cross, Robert Retired 1926 150Crossman, William Moved to Batavia 1916 165Crowley, Patrick E. Train blocks firemen 9-13-1930 83Croxton, D. E. Changed companies 1926 252Crystal, The Sold 1898 207Cullinan, Frank Owner of horse driven by Edward Marque 9-20-1930 84Culver, Mrs. Marietta Died 1926 143Cummings, Andrew J. Friend of Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27Cummings, Homer S. Akron native, attorney 9-19-1931 151Cummings, Simeon Signed Batavia Certificate of Incorporation 3-31-1928 30Cummings, Simeon Bought land from Nathan Rumsey 12-13-1930 93Curry, David Released from Auburn Prison 1-5-1929 34Curtis & Hagen Captured raccoons 1899 57Curtis, Daniel Got ferry license 7-25-1931 137Curtis, Jotham Commissioner for 1st bridge over creek in Le Roy 11-22-1930 99Curtiss, Dr. J. L. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Curtiss, Justice Roswell C. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Curtiss, Roswell C. Planted black walnut trees 11-15-1930 100Curtiss, Roswell C. Raised sweet potatoes 1910 102Curtiss, Roswell C. Killed pheasant 1925 102Curtiss, Roswell C. Proposed Rea memorial 8-8-1931 141Cushing, Zatter Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Cutcliffe & Wood Celery shipments 1906 165Cutler, Lloyd A. Offered land for unemployed 1932 271Cuylerville Formerly Little Berdstown 5-5-1947 269Czapia, Anna Won essay contest 1923 208D. Conant & Co. In 1895 - partnership desolved 2-5-1910 23D. W. Tomlinson Advertised in 1878 Progressive Batavian 3-29-1947 265Daggs, George Walter Killed 1921 120

Dailey, Michael On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Dailey, Miss Monica Gave recital 1911 216Dailey, T. J. Tramp found in his woods 2-2-1929 37Dailey, Timothy J. Barber shop reunion 9-13-1930 83Daily Morning News, The Postmaster had old copy 11-10-1934 192Dairymen's League Bought plant 1929 195Dairymen's League Batavia branch formed 1921 256Dake, G. C. Horse story 12-14-1901 20Dakin, Rev. C. L. Resigned 1919 63Dakin, Rev. Charles Resigned 1919 199Dale Resident was 97 years old 1937 265Daly, Tom Philadelphia Record item listing Thomas F. Hussey 1-26-1929 38Daniels, Walter S. Had blooming potatoes 1899 57Darch, M/M Philip Thanksgiving dinner guests 12-1-1934 184Darch, William H. Leased store 1915 241Darch, William J. Political candidate 1941 249Darien Disease outbreak 1899 56Darien 100 years old next year 6-20-1931 125Darien Part of telephone association 1906 127Darien Farm story 8-22-1931 145Darien Wind storm 1921 155Darien Akron water reservoir 1926 174Darien Equalization rate decreased 1921 176Darien School superintendent killed 1929 195Darien Resident was president of milk producers 1900 225Darien Assemblyman wanted waterway improvements 1900 228Darien Cousins meet in Manila 3-30-1946 245Darien Resident elected to Assembly 1931 254Darien Snake story 2-22-1947 262Darien Highway bid 1927 265Darien Restaurant robbed 1937 266Darien Formerly Darien City 5-5-1947 269Darien School work approved 1922 273Darien Movement to withdraw from Alexander school district 1937 277Darien Board appointments 1917 286Darien Student won essay contest 1923 208Darien Sleet storm 1910 215Darien Center Early mail route 10-20-1934 190Darien Center New postmaster 1924 197Darien Center First concret highway 1919 199Darien Center Barn burned 1941 253Darien Mineral Springs Sold building to A. J. Craft 1909 53Darien Telephone Co. War with Bell Telephone Co. 1906 132Darnell, William J. Elected union president 1926 3Darnell, William J. Obtained scholarship 1894 55Darrow, A. K. Steam auto built for him by D. W. Tomlinson & R. L. Cooley 1901 117Dascombe, Lewis Killed pigs 1899 58Dauber, Jacob Sold Attica Bottling Works 3-2-1929 41Dauber, Miss Kate Heavy sweet potato 1900 3Daughters of American Revolution Placed grave markers 1-19-1952 223Daughters of American Revolution Scholarship awarded 1941 251

Dauglas & Company Built railroad 11-28-1931 171Davis Confectionery Co. Began operation 1899 57Davis, Asher P. Appointed to Batavia shade tree committee 1909 64Davis, Asher S. Fruit buyer 1900 106Davis, Asher s. Apple grower 1904 203Davis, Garrett Second purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Davis, J. R. Resigned as Oakfield postmaster 1919 63Davis, Mrs. Claude Picked berries 12-5-1931 172Davis, Porter M. Long-time glazier 1924 197Davis, Walter L. Le Roy mayor 1944 283Davison, F. Trubee Assistant Secretary of War 1929 195Davison, John M. Promoted 1934 209Davison, Vernon E. Opened old safe 9-19-1931 151Davy, Warren E. Vice-presiden of Genesee County Fish & Game 1924 209Dawson, Mrs. Mattie Awarded damages 1914 61Day, George H. Formed partnership with Alice H. Day (Gardner) 1904 51Day, George H. Took state bar exam 1901 127Day, George H. Law partnership with his sister 1904 203Day, Miss Alice H. Graduated from law school 1901 119Day, Miss Alice H. Took state bar exam 1901 127Day, Miss Alice H. Law partnership with her brother 1904 203Day, Moses T. 25yrs ago - names on honor roll 2-5-1910 23Day, Theodore C. Becomes Batavia High football coach 1937 4Dayton, Rev. Charles A. Had article in Kiwanis magazine 11-24-1934 183De Fabio, Thomas Relates experiences in Italian army in 1883 11-9-1929 75de Goliere, Madame Charlotte Lectured at the high school 1904 203De Lano, Alden E. Graduated from law school 1901 119De Long, Mrs. S. R. Story of her trip 10-27-1934 191De Long, Mrs. S. R. Cactus in bloom 4-26-1947 266De Wolf, A. J. Staffore shop razed 1899 58Dean, Edward S. Officer of Good Templars 1921 144Dean, Edward S. Sold business 1925 215Dean, James C. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Dean, Mrs. Mary 101 years old 1904 52Debs Genesee County votes for President 1904 203Decker, James L. City Attorney got pay raise 1927 264Decker, Mrs. Harry Dog caught in washer 8-15-1931 142DeCoster, Samuel E. Resigned as manager 1904 51DeCoster, Samuel E. Formed Genesee Valley Fire Insurance 1909 59DeCot, Dr. Frank Subject of newspaper article 11-7-1931 163DeCot, Dr. Valentine A. Attican made good 2-28-1925 235DeCot, Frank J. Jerome F. Cousins of Dr. Valentine A. DeCot 2-28-1925 235DeCot, Jerome F. Cousin of Dr. Frank DeCot 11-7-1931 163Delamater, Dr. J. Office burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Delaney, Edward J. Nephew of Batavians dies 3-16-1929 43Delaney, Sr. M/M Richard H. Nephew Edward J. Delaney dies 3-16-1929 43Delbridge Press Doesn't do coats 10-25-1930 104Delbridge, Albert G. Burned in house fire 1926 258Delbridge, Albert G. All in a day's work 2-8-1947 261Delbridge, Raymond E. Succeeded by Edson Phillips 1921 136Delling Theater Hosted patriotic meeting 1917 267

Delling Theater High school commencement 1917 277Dellinger Opera House Harry C. Ferrin was manager 1901 160Dellinger Theater Lease changes hands 1926 156Dellinger Theater Opened 1926 169Dellinger Theater Remodeled 1926 170Dellinger Theater Play presented 1924 197Dellinger Theater Opera concert 1919 199Dellinger Theater Sousa's Band played here 1914 210Dellinger Theater Packed house 1919 211Dellinger Theater Concert by Lambert Murphy 1920 217Dellinger Theater New manager 1904-5 225Dellinger Theater Improvements 1905 225Dellinger Theater Benefit concert 1895 228Dellinger Theater Re-opened 1900 228Dellinger Theater Hosted comedian 1916 248Dellinger Theater Political speakers 1916 252Dellinger, Edward J. Bought automobile 1911 114Dellinger, Edward J. Associate of Arthur Sidman 1901 140Demcott, Rev. O. M. Resigned 1905 108Dempsey, Jack Sued in Batavia 1921 249Denman, Judge Jacob S. Originated teachers' conferences 10-24-1931 162Dennis, M. O. Secretary of bicyle race 7-3-1931 130Dennis, Merton L. Editor of BHS Picayunne 1900 97Dennis, Merton L. Purchased land for sub-division 1910 108Dennison, Mrs. Frank E. Reported snow flakes 1926 123Dennison, Mrs. Kitty Found artificial hand 1936 250Denny, Mrs. William A. Fair fine arts assistant judge 12-8-1934 185Deo-On-Go-Wa Member died 1906 173Depew, Chauncey M. Senator visited Batavia 1904 51Depew, Sen. Chauncey M. Visits Batavia 1900 3Depoty, Charles Jail escapee 1904 52Derby, A. Built dam 1904 51Dermody, R. P. Friend of C. F. Apthorp 7-24-1915 27DeSalvo, Miss Frances I. Worked for federal government 5-17-1947? 271DeSimone, Guy Survived ship explosion 1941 246Dewey, Dr. Charles E. Retired 1926 175Dewey, James Cleared land for James Brisbane 9-11-1926 31Dewey, James First Stafford farmer 7-5-1947 280DeWitt, Byron R. Formed corporation 1936 218DeWolf, Glenn Resigned 1921 119Diamond, Jack "Legs" Killing not put on teletype 12-28-1931 179Dibble, Henry Threshed wheat for Willett Waldron 1909 59Dibble, M/M William J. Parents of William, jr. 3-21-1925 240Dibble, William J. Owned house traded to Archie D. Sanders 1899 56Dibble, William J. Purchased building 1921 144Dibble, William J., jr. Artist, college student 3-21-1925 240DiCarlo, Anthony Local boxer 1-19-1929 36DiCarlo, Anthony Batavia boxer 9-6-1930 82DiCarlo, Anthony Gave blood for Peter M. Perrelli 10-25-1930 104Dickinson, Tracy On annual ball committee 1917 261Diefendorf, M/M Charles Thanksgiving dinner guests 12-1-1934 184

Diefendorf, M/M Roy M. Thanksgiving dinner 12-1-1934 184Digel, Julius Harvested Gladioli bulbs 12-5-1931 172Digner, Charles M. Corfu barn burned 1921 139DiNatale, Dr. Peter J. Medical society delegate 1937 271Dingman, Peter W. Had liquor license 10-10-1931 158Dipson Batavia Theater Kids beat the crowd 4-26-1947 266Dipson Batavia Theater Kids wanted in free 4-19-1947 286Dipson, Mrs. Nikitas D. Visited Greece 1939 283Dipson, Nikitas Director of Batavia Theater Corp. 1922 260Dipson, Nikitas D. Bought Family theater 1914 61Dipson, Nikitas D. Purchased land for theater 1919 63Dipson, Nikitas D. Purchased theater 1914 193Dipson, Nikitas E. Bought property 1919 210Disbrow, Bert F. New York Telephone manager 1930 217Disbrow, Burt F. Manager of New York Telephone Co. 1919 63Dispenza, Cosmo Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Dixon, George G. Member of American Baseball club 5-5-1947 269Dodds, William P. Secretary/manager Batavia City Bank 1911 216Dodge, Alpheus Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Dodge, E. S. Batavia jeweler 1-19-1952 223Dodge, Willard C. Army draftees 1929 66Dodgson, Frank L. Automobile trip 1902 207Dodgson, Harry J. Succeeded by Merton Dennis as editor 1900 97Dodgson, Harry J. Editor-in-chief of Picayune 1901 150Doehler Die Casting New manager 1936 250Doehler Die Casting Formed "Victory Board" 1942 263Doehler Die Casting Made parts for "Spirit of St. Louis" 1927 278Doehler Die Casting Owner paid visit 1924 281Doehler Die Casting Co. Earnings 1926 140Doehler Die Casting Co. Built addition 1926 173Doehler-Jarvis Corp. Help from the Clippers 1944 285Dolan, Rev. Henry A. Drive manager 1932 261Dolan, Rev. Henry A. Ordination anniversary 1922 275Dolph, Aaron Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Dominic Pettenella & Sons Onions pictured in magazine 4-2-1949 281Donahue, Donald M. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Donahue, Patrick H. Retired 12-21-1929 80Donlon, George Son of Patrick Donlon 11-24-1934 184Donlon, Patrick Owned Phoebe Holmes house 11-24-1934 184Donnelly, P. J. Moved to Batavia 1898 207Donohue, J. D. & son Caledonia - has 48 year old clock still working 1-19-1929 36Donohue, James D. Leader of Elks 1941 244Donohue, Mrs. Mary Daughter of Patrick Donlon 11-24-1934 184Doran, William T. Barn burned 1917 277Dorane, John Sold Pilgrim House 2-21-1925 234Dorman, Clark Moves to Batavia 1904 49Dorrance, John L. 1843 fourth of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Dort, Walter Found large puff ball 10-10-1931 158Doty, Azor Well drilled 9-19-1931 151Doty, William Butchered large pigs 1901 181Douglas, Miss Mary Relative of Chandler G. Ellicott 9-12-1931 148

Douglas, Mrs. Frances Pratt Retired 1934 211Dowd, Dr. Henry J. Brief biography 12-22-1930 92Dowd, Thomas Elks leader 1930 217Dowland, Mrs. Fred J. Daughter of Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27Downer, George William Advance agent for hypnotists 11-9-1901 15Downie Brothers' Circus Owned by Andrew McPhee 12-22-1930 92Downie, Andrew Medina circus man 7-11-1931 133Doyle, Miss Mary A. Niece of Mrs. R. T. Sheldon 5-25-1931 116Dr. Parker & Sons Company Replace burned factory 1904 52Dragon, Andrew House burned 1942 264Drake, Roy Defeated by James Frongetta 1920 89Dreamland Theater Sold 1911 159Drew, John K. Artist 6-13-1931 126Drew, M/M Charles H. Parents of John K. Drew 6-13-1931 126Driggs, Hamilton Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Driggs, Mrs. Jessie Cousin of Francis L. Carrano 1-19-1952 223Driher, Harry W. State roads superintendent 1909 201Driher, Harry W. Appointed to road emergency committee 1931 216Driher, Harry W. Accepted found dynamite stick 1927 267Driher, Harry W. Thruway planned 1939 281Drilling, Henry W. Postmaster of Darien 1914 61Dual Parking Co. Sold parking meters to Batavia 1942 279Ducham, Robert House was example for Peter Walton house 12-19-1931 178Duffey, Edwin State highway commissioner 1917 275Duffy, Frank J. Dewey celebration in NYC 1899 56Duffy, James P. B. Succeeded by Joseph M. Ryan 1935 215Duffy, Onis Passed carrier's exam 1904 51Dumpleton, Vafthi First stove used in Attica 8-15-1931 142Dunham, Fredd H. Dean of Batavia majistrates 12-28-1901 22Dunham, Fredd H. JP offers election date resolution 1894 55Dunham, Fredd H. Took automobile count 1915 109Dunham, Fredd H. Dissolved partnership 1904 203Dunham, Gideon Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Dunlap, David Recovering from illness 3-15-1947 263Dunlap, Gordon Indian earthworks 9-20-1930 84Dunlap, Gordon Opened law office 1915 105Dunlap, M/M Donald V. Son recovering from illness 3-15-1947 263Dunlap, M/M Vern Grandson recovering from illness 3-15-1947 263Dunn, Arthur B. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Dunn, Chauncey J. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Dunn, George M. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Durham, Squire Bought automobile 1911 114Durham, Squire M. Appointed alderman 1911 118Durkee, Rev. J. H. Moved to Rochester 1899 57Durkee, Rev. J. Stanley Busy speaker 10-25-1930 104Duschen, Clarence Sold a bull 3-30-1946 245Dustin, Stephen A. Closed his business 1900 231Dutchess, Elmer Returned from trip 8-22-1931 145Dutton, Simeon E. Pavilion assessor 11-15-1930 100D-W Airport Pilot looped glider 1935 214D-W Airport Balloon tested 1937 275

Dwyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Too much ice 7-11-1931 133Dwyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Received letter from her niece 10-24-1931 162Dyer, Fred F. Painted Court House 1901 156Dyer, Fred F. Sold hotel 1922 273Dyer, H. William Resigned 1924 197Dyke Rink Popular 1910 106Dyke Skating Rink Completed 1909 59Dykstra, Fred F. Bought Batavia business 1924 209E. A. Friedley & Co. Opened new store 1909 201E. A. Friedley & Co. Old home of registrar of vital statistics 1915 214E. J. Beardsley & Co. Store opened in Batavia 1921 127E. J. Beardsley & Co. Dog story 5-13-1922 205E. L. Kenyou, Fair Store Used cards for advertising 10-26-1946 253E. N. Rowell Built addition 1916 173E. N. Rowell Co. President died 1929 195E. N. Rowell Co. The Mathes once occupied building 1904 203E. R. Thomas Motor Company Sold fire trucks to Batavia 1916 123Earhart, Miss Amelia Finally gets her pilot license 4-13-1929 46Earley, M. J. On State School for the Blind board 1911 127Earley, M. J. On Board of Education 1906 140Earley, M. J. Returned from Europe 1915 241Earley, Michael J. Assembly candidate 1906 155East Alexander Railroad bridge replaced 1927 265East Aurora Art exhibit 11-23-1929 77East Bethany Cold storage plant burned 1914 61East Bethany Stormy weather 1921 114East Bethany Resident president of agricultural society 1924 197East Bethany Resident received threatening letter 1931 248East Bethany Crossing saved 1926 257East Bethany Company bought land 1922 263East Elba Postoffice closed 1901 181East Oakfield Ice storm 1901 160East Pembroke Brother succeeds brother as Postmaster 1919 64East Pembroke Bank proposal failed 1921 123East Pembroke Road work 1921 143East Pembroke Large potato 10-17-1931 161East Pembroke Church pastor retired 1926 173East Pembroke Fruit trees in bloom 11-17-1934 183East Pembroke Large puffball 11-3-1934 192East Pembroke Pastor reassigned 1914 193East Pembroke New postmaster 1909 201East Pembroke Letter from ex POW 11-23-1946 255East Pembroke Couple married 50 years 1941 259East Pembroke Basketball team won 1937 261East Pembroke Tires stolen 1917 263East Pembroke Plans do backfire 5-17-1947? 271East Pembroke Mothers received cablegram 1942 272East Pembroke Resident was contest winner 4-9-1949 284East Pembroke Canning Corp. Bought Comstock Canning 1944 281East Pembroke Telephone Corp. Efforts to keep it alive 1932 261East School Softball champion 1930 214

Eastman, Miss Catherine At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Eastman, Mrs. Caroline At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Easton, William Distinguished State School graduate 4-12-1947 267Eberhardt, Miss Pauline Won essay contest 1921 258Ebling, Herman G. Graduated from dental school 1915 214Ebling, Mrs. Charles M. Resigned 1931 258Economy Cash Market Formerly Aldinger Market 1916 247Eddy, Rufus Customer of Moses Chapin 7-18-1931 132Edgerton, Alanson Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Edgerton, Charles E. Closed business 1916 169Edgerton, E. Fast automobile trip 1906 176Edgerton, Freeman Succeeded by Clark Parker, becomes sheriff 1914 62Edgerton, Freeman Elected sheriff 1914 193Edgerton, Freeman New sheriff 1915 215Edgerton, Sheriff Head of selection draft 1917 270Edison, Thomas A. Visited Holland Purchase Museum with family 1914 61Edmunds, Edmund 106 years old 11-29-1930 94Edward A. Friendly & Co. Opened a new store 1904 49Edwards, George B. Advertiser in old paper found in Court House 6-6-1931 122Edwards, William M. Killed in fall 1921 136Egan, Thomas Found William Morgan? Remains 7-3-1931 130Eggleston, Thomas Erie Canal builder 6-28-1947 277Ehmke, Howard Silver Creek native pitched in World Series 10-19-1929 72Eichenger, Carl V. Army draftees 1929 66Eichenger, Charles S, Bought hardware business 1926 173Eighmy, Floyd On YMCA basketball team 1900 89Eigmey, Charles Member of Batavia High basketball team 1904 50Eipper, Thomas C. Visits boyhood home - Batavia 10-19-1929 72Elba Taxpayers vote to pave Main St 1921 3Elba Spring planting underway 1927 4Elba Central school district approved 1937 4Elba Couples visit Pan-American Exposition 9-21-1901 7Elba Price of Muskrat skins 1904 49Elba Negotiated with chemical company 1904 51Elba Price of butter 1904 52Elba Daily stage to Batavia 1904 52Elba Rural mail carriers 1899 57Elba Muck growers want roads 1919 64Elba Ground broken for houses 1919 64Elba No milk for creamery 1900 96Elba Regular stage service 1900 106Elba Part of telephone association 1906 127Elba Part of telephone association 1906 127Elba Lettuce harvest 1926 131Elba No paper 1906 136Elba West Shore Hotel burned 1926 136Elba No liquor license 1911 139Elba Creamery closed 1906 149Elba Price of lettuce 1926 150Elba Bank robbed 1916 153Elba Wind storm 1921 155

Elba One of first towns with rural mail route 10-10-1931 158Elba Residents daughter won contest 11-7-1931 163Elba Swamp fires 1911 173Elba Postmater resigned 1906 176Elba Equalization rate decreased 1921 176Elba Soldiers vote 1916 181Elba Water system built 12-1-1934 184Elba Resident working in England 12-1-1934 184Elba Trying to grow bittersweet 10-6-1934 189Elba Stuffed pheasants fool hunters 11-3-1934 191Elba Former resident drum major at Ohio school 11-3-1934 191Elba Supervisor appointed 1914 193Elba Cemetery received donation 1919 199Elba Muck output 1919 199Elba Lumber rights sold 1909 201Elba Price of muskrat skins 1904 203Elba Lettuce shipped 1933 208Elba Resident cousin of prominent Odd Fellow 1-19-1952 223Elba Resident studying law 1895 228Elba Former resident friend of Indians 3-21-1925 240Elba Bank dividend 1925 241Elba Supported Daylight Savings Time 1941 244Elba Coyotes killed 1926 246Elba Vegetable growers banquet 1931 253Elba Political meetings 1926 257Elba RR crossings eliminated 1927 262Elba House burned 1942 262Elba Formerly Pine Hill 5-5-1947 269Elba Central school approved 1937 275Elba Weather damages muck crops 1932 277Elba Muck lands burned 1932 278Elba Farm labor camp discussed 1942 278Elba Onions pictured in magazine 4-2-1949 281Elba Telephone rate increase 1919 285Elba Building burned 1944 285Elba Central School Hosted meeting 1942 278Elba Milk Products, Inc. Closed plant 1920 106Elba Telephone Company Sold to Bell Telephone Company 1906 128Eldred, Arthur Fruit trees in bloom 11-17-1934 183Eldridge, Miss Anna Married Soloman Scrogg 1909 60Ellicott hall Made roller skating rink 1904 52Ellicott Hall Became roller skating rink 1904 204Ellicott Hall Too small for Job E. Hedges speech 2-28-1925 235Ellicott Hall Agreement on use 1915 242Ellicott, Andrew A. Father of Chandler G. Ellicott 9-12-1931 148Ellicott, Andrew A. Built grist mill in Shelby 12-28-1946 259Ellicott, Benjamin Brother of Joseph Ellicott 7-5-1947 280Ellicott, Chandler G. Wrote letter on family history 9-12-1931 148Ellicott, Chandler G. Long time Mason recognized 1941 252Ellicott, Evans B. Son of M/M Chandler G. Ellicott 9-12-1931 148Ellicott, John Relative of Chandler G. Ellicott 9-12-1931 148

Ellicott, Joseph Holland Land surveyor 9-11-1926 31Ellicott, Joseph Tried to call it Bustia or Bustiville rather than Batavia 1-12-1929 35Ellicott, Joseph Farmer looking for him 4-27-1929 48Ellicott, Joseph Attorney 1930 or 31 81Ellicott, Joseph Relative of Chandler G. Ellicott 9-12-1931 148Ellicott, Joseph Home to be torn down 11-28-1931 171Ellicott, Joseph Preferred Bustia to Batavia 5-5-1947 269Ellicott, Joseph Founder of Batavia 7-5-1947 280Ellicott, Patrolman Tale of a vagrant 1-24-1914 26Ellinwood, Everett Class treasurer 1919 209Elliott, Daniel L. Lost bid for sheriff 1929 209Elliott, Daniel L. Police chief gets anonymous letters 1-3-1925 224Elliott, Daniel L. Cider raid 1922 262Elliott, Helen Property bought by Moose lodge 1910 101Ellis, Assemblyman Introduced bill 1899 55Ellis, Assemblyman Wanted waterway improvements 1900 228Ellis, Edwin Guest of Kiwanis 1926 159Ellis, John J. Appointed to State School for the Blind board 1904 50Elliss, J. J. On fourth of July reviewing stand 7-5-1947 280Ell-Park Gas station sold 1929 195Ellsworth, Mrs. Annis L. Balloon landed on porch 1937 273Ellsworth, Sen. T. D. Visited Batavia 1901 135Elmwood Cemetery Land donated by E. P. Morse 1904 203Embt, Mrs. Elsie Member of Atcawana tray committee 9-28-1929 69Emens, Bob Friend of Charles Artman 10-5-1946 250Emerson Batavia engineer 1924 197Emerson, Fred D. Resigned 1925 110Emery, Judge Elected to judicial board 1906 153Emmanuel Baptist Church Former Free Baptist Church 10-25-1930 104Emmanuel Baptist Church Formed in Batavia 1906 132Emmanuel Baptist Church Pastor resigned 1919 199Emmanuel Baptist Church Hosted dramatic reader 1909 210Emmanuel Baptist Church Pastor left 1922 262Emmanuel Baptist Church Pastor called for Army service 1942 279Emmanuel Baptist Church Construction contract awarded 1929 282Emory, Dr. Samuel Early Batavia physician 6-14-1947 276Emsby Manufacturing Co. Talk of move to Batavia 1919 63Enderton, Otto Pilot for D-W Flying Service wins race 1-12-1929 35Enderton, Otto Le Roy pilot 9-5-1931 147Engle, Albert Items owned for many years 1-26-1929 38English, O. B. Owned horseless carriages 1899 57Enos, Mrs. Anna Curtiss Proposed Rea memorial 8-8-1931 141Enos, Mrs. Charles Daughter of Roswell C. Curtiss 11-15-1930 100Enos, Mrs. Charles Daughter of Justice Roswell C. Curtiss 11-10-1934 192Enright, Rev. Patrick J. Appointed dean of district 1921 144Enslow, Randolph Pilot at D-W airport 1929 65Enslow, Randy Made night landing 1925 105Erckert, Harry A. Sold greenhouse 1926 176Erie Canal Completed in 1825 12-28-1946 259Erie Railroad Early casualty 4-12-1947 267Erie Railroad History of rail passenger service 5-31-1947 278

Erie Railroad Served Jacksonville 4-23-1949 285Erie Railroad Co. Judgement against 1901 174Erie Railroad Co. Station agent retired 1916 174Erie Railroad Co. Train to New York delayed 12-8-1934 185Erie Railroad Co. Agent Died 1924 198Erie Railroad Co. Crossing changes needed 1904 203Erie RR Station closed 1926 143Erie RR Brought electric automobile to Batavia 1900 228Erie RR Train stuck in snow 1905 233Erie RR Bought Attica building 2-21-1925 234Erie RR Tracks under water 1895 236Erie RR New York Central RR wanted to use line 1936 250Erie RR Station agent retired 1916 258Ernst, John Large potato 1906 159Eustance, Harry W. Ithaca engineer 1926 154Eustance, Harry W. Won speaking contest 1919 283Evans, David E. Signed Batavia Certificate of Incorporation 3-31-1928 30Evans, David E. Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Evans, David E. 1843 fourth of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Evans, David E. Medina settler 6-28-1947 277Evans, Fred J. Laid first sidewalk in Stafford 1906 150Evans, John Reported very cold February in 1914 2-23-1929 40Evans, John Cold weather 1926 175Evans, Vic Flight instructor to Helen Boyd 1930 or 31 81Evans, Zopher Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Everingham, Thomas K. Elected president of Republican Club 1900 109Ewell, M/M Howard Meat shortage 10-12-1946 251Ewell-Miller family reunion Brief history of Woodworths 1930 or 31 81Exchange Bank of Genesee Future home burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232F. & A. M. New master for Batavia lodge 1924 198F. E. Mason & Sons Successful seal maker 10-25-1930 104F. W. Woolworth Buys property in Batavia 1916 173F. W. Woolworth Co. Site cleared for building 1917 279Faery, Frederick Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Family Theater High price movie 1917 273Family Theater William S. Hart movie 1919 285Family Theater Purchased 1914 193Fancher Cousins meet in LeHavre, France 3-23-1946 243Fancher, Dr. H. R. Sermon on assault of Officer Anthony Horsch 1904 52Fancher, M/M Herbert Past owners of Wyoming Village Inn 9-21-1946 248Fancher, Rev. H. R. Called by First Presbyterians 1895 231Fancher, Rev. H. R. Pastor of First Presbyterian Church 1895 236Farber, Jacob Won spelling match 1916 149Fargo Postoffice closed 1901 175Fargo Unruly heifers 12-29-1934 187Fargo Genesee County votes for Assemblyman 1904 203Fargo New postmaster 1895 231Fargo Dairy All-electric trucks operational 1932 4Fargo Dairy Associate had toy story 3-15-1947 263Fargo Tavern Anniversary dinner 1895 239Fargo, Adelbert B. Appointed bicycle sidepath commissioner 1899 58

Fargo, Cyrus L. A toy story 3-15-1947 263Fargo, Fred H. Shipped honey 1910 106Fargo, Nehemiah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Farley, James A. Visited area 1931 249Farley, James M. Visited area 1931 248Farmer's Bank Bookkeeper left 1900 236Farmer's Bank New employee 1900 239Farnham, James Frank T. Kraus killed in his woods 1899 57Farnsworth, David Member of American Baseball club 5-5-1947 269Farr, Bethel L. Admitted to bar with Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27Farrall, George A. Ex-principal of Corfu school heads Batavia plant 12-9-1911 25Farrall, George A. Elected president of Johnston Harvester Co. 1910 109Farrall, George A. On Board of Education 1906 140Farrell, George A. On trip to open new office 1914 210Farrrell, George A. Association director 1919 281Farwell, Eldredge Clarendon's first supervisor 2-28-1925 235Farwell, Eldridge Owned first mill between Buffalo & Rochester 11-10-1934 192Faulds, Francis Hitchhiker falsly accused 8-1-1931 138Favatta, Ignazio Convicted of Battaglia bombing 9-29-1919 63Faville, Mark Amateur radio enthusiast 1929 67Fay, John Joseph Army draftees 1929 66Federal Telephone Co. Sold franchise to Bell Telephone Co. 1916 181Federal Telephone Co. Franchise transferred 1916 259Federico, Michael Received threatening letter 1931 248Fenton, Gov. Reuben Eaton Spoke at State School dedication 4-12-1947 267Fenton, James H. Had old newspaper 9-20-1930 84Fenton, R. W. Reformed criminal gave address 1921 249Fenton, R. W. (Razor) Ex-criminal visited Batavia 1921 153Ferger, Rev. Edward J. Hosted singers 1942 274Ferger, Rev. Edward J. Preached against world dictators 1939 283Ferguson, James Commissioner - State School building site 4-12-1947 267Ferren & McCormick Batavia livery stable 1-19-1952 223Ferrin, Harry C. Manager of Academy of Music, Buffalo 1901 160Ferrin, Harry C. Closed skating rink 1900 228Ferris, Arthur Bought building 1916 174Ferry, Dr. Frederick C. Spoke at commencement 1937 277Fidinger, Mrs. H. H. Daughter of Mrs. William Trow 9-27-1930 85Field, Othniel Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Fifth Field Artilery Stayed in Batavia with its mascots 6/8/1940 213Figlo, Alpha J. Army draftees 1929 66Filkins, William Wesley Smith neighbor 9-26-1931 152Finch, Silas Signed Batavia Certificate of Incorporation 3-31-1928 30Fincher, Christobel Turtle egg hatched in pocket 1920 107Finley, Alexander Prospective jury member for Harvey J. Merrill 12-28-1901 22Finley, Reed Kiwanis member 4-26-1947 266First Alexander Rifles Ready for service 1917 267First Baptist Church Hosted oratorical contest 1922 265First Baptist Church Former pastor retired 1942 279First Baptist Church of Batavia Former pastor died 1921 160First Baptist Church of Batavia Silver Lake cottage burned 1926 165First Baptist Church of Batavia Guest speaker 1911 169

First Baptist Church of Batavia New Sunday School room 1901 173First Baptist Church of Batavia Pastor reassigned 1909 201First Baptist Church of Batavia Rev. Cyrus A. Johnson, Pastor emeritus 1904 204First Baptist Church of Batavia Pastor resigned 1910 212First Baptist Church of Batavia Hosted convention 1930 214First Methodist Church Pastor reassigned 1914 193First Methodist Church New pastor 1921 251First Methodist Church First sermon 1921 252First Presbyterian Church 100 years old 1909 53First Presbyterian Church New pastor 1921 159First Presbyterian Church New pastor 1921 169First Presbyterian Church New pastor 1895 231First Presbyterian Church New pastor 1895 236First Presbyterian Church New pastor 1921 252First Presbyterian Church Hosted mission conferences 1936 255First Presbyterian Church Hosted address by Dr. William Johnson 1937 263First Presbyterian Church Site of draft registration 1942 268First Presbyterian Church Hosted Home Bureau meeting 1922 270First Presbyterian Church Class celebrated anniversary 1942 272First Presbyterian Church Annual meeting 1934 285First Presbyterian Church at Attica New pastor 1933 208First Presbyterian Ware Class Incorporated 1919 285Fischer, Elbert L. Appointed bicycle sidepath commissioner 1899 58Fish & Game Assoc. Land restoration 1914 193Fish, E. H. Owned a Batavia brewery 1-19-1952 223Fish, E. H. Christmas Bengola lights 12-8-1945 241Fish, Libbeus Bought land from Nathan Rumsey 12-13-1930 93Fishel, Mrs. H. N. Preserved contract for Peter Walton house 12-19-1931 178Fisher, Alanson 25yrs ago - died 3-11-1911 24Fisher, C. G. Owned ex-race horse 1901 118Fisher, Elizabeth In speaking contest 1924 210Fisher, John Portrait donated 1899 56Fisher, John Commisioner for building State School for Blind 11-29-1930 94Fisher, John Formed spring water company 1900 96Fisher, John State School for the Blind commissioner 4-12-1947 267Fisher, M. O Sold Eagle Hotel to J. A. Clements 1900 95Fisher, Ray S. Rescued Miss R. C. Fox 1906 143Fisher, Roland D. Succeeds Ralph J. Burdett on Council 1936 4Fisk, Dr. Pliny B. Named coroner, succeeds Dr. Whitcombe 1922 3Fissler, Levi Raccoon hunter 12-13-1930 93Fitch, Horace In Orleans Republican fifty years ago 8-20-1927 32Fitch, J. Sawyer Directed large financial deal 10-5-1929 70Fitzgerald, F. A. I. Worked with Frank J. Tone 10-3-1931 157Fitzsimmons, "Bob" Boxer 9-6-1930 82Fitzsimmons, Bob Champion boxer 6-25-1938 206Fitzsimmons, Robert In car accident 1911 143Fix Game Protector made arrest 1916 251Fix, Anthony J. Caught big fish 1916 140Fix, Frank C. 25yrs ago - names on honor roll 2-5-1910 23Fix, Frank C. Cast member "Powhatan" 1899 56Fix, Frank Carlton Opera cast member 1900 239

Fleming, Bryant Member of President's conference 12-28-1931 179Fleming, Bryant Died 9-21-1946 248Fleming, George A. County Home costs 1925 90Fleming, George A. Keeper of County Home 1911 170Flower, Ithurial Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Flying Allens Left for Ohio 1937 275Flying Allens First home town ascension 1937 279Flynn, Edward J. Approved election tickets 1936 252Foley, Fred 25yrs ago - names on honor roll 2-5-1910 23Foley, James C. Died. Was former Batavian 10-28-1916 29Foley, Janet Withey Historian 11-10-1934 192Folger, C. Lee On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Follett, Frederick Christmas Bengola lights 12-8-1945 241Follett, Frederick 1843 fourth of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Follett, Nathan Signed Batavia Certificate of Incorporation 3-31-1928 30Foose, George C. Youngest member of Upton Post G.A.R. 10-24-1931 162Foote, Andrew Hunting trip 11-7-1931 163Foote, Bert Hunting trip 11-7-1931 163Foote, Cpl. Mary E. Weather delayed arrival 12-29-1945 242Foote, Nelson Spelling champion 1926 120Foots, James C. Caledonia - has 32 year old clock still working 1-19-1929 36Forbes, Rev. M. P. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Ford & Keyser Won road contract 1922 286Ford, Chester Succeeded by Daniel W. Griffis 1906 127Fornes, Rev. Walter Accompanied soldiers 1916 128Forsyth Trucking Co. Awarded contract 1936 255Forward John D. Rural mail carrier 1900 98Forward, John D. Collected produce for Pan-American Expo. 1900 89Fossit, John Killed by David Curry 1-5-1929 34Foster, Harold Found purse from Yukon gold rush 5-2-1931 111Fotch, E. F. Sold hops 1894-5 225Fox, Alvin J. Died 1921 139Fox, Captain State trooper lead rescue team 2-21-1925 234Fox, Miss R. C. Rescurd by Ray S. Fisher 1906 143Francis, Mrs. Francis G. Supported Charles Evans Hughes for President 1916 250Frank, Fred Ice skated from Elba to Batavia 12-14-1929 79Frank, George V. Purchased building 1919 199Frank, L. Brown Caught large fish 1901 139Franklin Mills Property sold 1909 201Franklinville Resident shot hawk 11-7-1931 163Fraterigo, Joseph Squirrel hunter 10-27-1934 191Fraterrigo, Joseph Pussywillows and a woodchuck 3-29-1947 265Free Baptist Church Sold bell 1921 136Free Methodist Church in Batavia New pastor 1909 209Freeman, Maney Played basketball with Lew R. Brown 11-1-1930 103Freeman, William Fast run on New York Central RR 1911 114French, M/M Clarence Surprise birthday party for June Hodge 2-2-1929 37Fricker, August Arranged concert by Lambert Murphy 1920 217Fricker, Paul Barber 12-8-1945 241Friedley, Charles 25yrs ago - names on honor roll 2-5-1910 23Friedley, Edward A. 25yrs ago - names on honor roll 2-5-1910 23

Friedley, Edward A. Moved business 1911 114Friedley, Edward C. Opened store with Frank A. Garnier 1909 201Friedley, Edward C. Owned Parlor Cigar Store 1909 201Friedley, John Fast train run 1910 89Friedley, Miss Charlotte Cast member "Powhatan" (Mrs. Frank J. Duffy) 1899 56Friedley, Miss Kittie Opera cast member 1900 239Fries, Frank Blind pianist 2-21-1925 234Fritsch, Luther M. Army draftees 1929 66Frongetta, James Speed skater 1920 89Fuller, David Former Batavian visits 10-12-1901 13Fuller, Edson R. Succeeded by Arthur S. Kilburn as YMCA president 1927 4Fuller, Gardner Resigned 1901 120Fuller, Professor President of trustees 11-14-1931 167Fuller, Professor G. Hired by Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Fuller, Roy J. South Byron postmaster 1914 62Fuller, Roy J. Postmaster 1914 193Furniss, William Harvested beans 10-17-1931 161G. L. F. Former site of gypsolite plant 1926 156G. L. F. Expanded 1929 195G. L. F. Sold house to Grant Post 10-12-1946 251G. Reed Wilson Spanish War veterans camp 1905 239Gabbey, Dr. J. M. Began practice 1895 239Gabriel, William Succeeded William Brumber 1916 247Gaedeke, Jack Caught turtle 1942 272Gainesville Formerly Hebe 5-5-1947 269Gall, Bert H. Chairman of Board of Supervisors 1935 212Gall, Bert H. Chairman, Board of Supervisors 1935 215Gallagher, Daniel Enlisted in Army 1899 56Gallagher, Frank J. Hoisted flag upside-down 11-29-1930 94Gallagher, J. P. Circus owner with Andrew McPhee 12-22-1930 92Gallagher, Thomas J. Running for office 1899 55Gallagher, William J. Awarded road contract 1924 283Gallagher's Swamp Large beaver colony 3-29-1947 265Gallo, Michael Acquitted of murder 1901 154Galloway, William John H. Wilson threshed wheat for him 1899 56Gallup, A. F. Harvested rye 1901 135Gallup, Jay Friend flies in from Lockport 8-28-1931 146Gallup, Jerome Anniversary dinner at tavern 1895 239Ganson, Dr. Residence burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Ganson, George Engineer in train wreck 2-16-1929 39Ganson, James Contractor for first bridge over creek in Le Roy 11-22-1930 99Ganson, Mrs. James Hostess during const of 1st bridge over creek in Le Roy 11-22-1930 99Ga-Que-Tah Nancy Miller Black Squirrel's indian name 1927 286Gardiner, Charles W. 25yrs ago - lieutenant of Batavia Bicycle Club 2-5-1910 23Gardiner, Dr. Charles W. Director of State Fish, Game & Forest 1914 62Gardiner, Dr. Charles W. Appointed director 1914 193Gardner, Dr. C. W. Founded Batavia Clamp Works 1901 176Gardner, Fred G. Katydids harold first frost 9-6-1930 82Gardner, Fred G. Had a large tomato 1900 110Gardner, Fred G. Headed committee 1922 261Gardner, Mrs. Alice Day President of Child Welfare Chapter 1914 209

Gardner, Mrs. Alice H. Only women member of bar exam class 1901 127Gardner, Mrs. Fred G. Former Miss Alice H. Day 1901 119Gardner, Mrs. Fred G. Former Alice H. Day 1904 203Gardner, Mrs. Fred G. (Alice H. Day) Formed partnership with George H. Day 1904 51Gardner, Orange Civil War vet died 11-30-1929 78Gardner, Sarah In speaking contest 1924 210Gardner, William Caught turtle 9-13-1930 83Gardner, William C. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Garfield, James A. Spoke at New York Central RR station 1-24-1925 229Garnier, Frank A. Opened store with Edward C. Friedley 1909 201Garnier, Joseph F. Received tobacco shipment 1906 114Garnier, Mrs. Grace A. Sold building 1921 216Garnier, Mrs. Grace A. Sold building 1921 255Garrett, David Sheriff gets reward 1911 174Garrett, David New undersheriff 1920 242Garrett, M/M George 58th wedding anniversary 1941 256Gartley, Hugh Award for arresting Samuel Spencer 1911 174Gartley, Walter Thrashed grain 1915 106Gates, John F. Published the Perry Weekly News 11-10-1934 192Gates, palmer On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Gates, Simon Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Gatti, Salvatore Lead in sale of Defense Stamps 1942 264Gay, Stuart Young high school graduate 10-4-1930 86Geese, William A. Retires from Pennsylvania railroad 3-9-1929 42Gehring, Beatrice Class secretary 1919 209Geissler, Robert Ice skated from Elba to Batavia 12-14-1929 79Gelderen, S. Van Batavia insurance manager in London, Eng. 1929 66Gen. Co. Electric Light & Power Co. Given franchise 1906 117Genese County Cold weather 1914 193Genesee Automobile Club President appointed to road emergency comm. 1931 216Genesee Band Annual ball planned 1917 261Genesee Band Marched in patriotic parade 1917 267Genesee County Agricultural Assoc. Fourth of July celebration 1921 128Genesee Co. Electric Light, Power & Gas Bought Consolidated Gas 1906 175Genesee County Children's Home out of debt 1920 3Genesee County Fire dept only answers call from subscribers 1921 3Genesee County Looking for Fair financial assistant 1927 4Genesee County Children's Home spending for 1930 1931 4Genesee County Cost cutting investigation called for 1932 4Genesee County 1941 State Police accident report 1942 5Genesee County Farmers asked to furnish scrap metal 1942 5Genesee County Rooster problem 10-12-1901 13Genesee County DA-elect brother of Republican campaign worker 11-23-1901 17Genesee County Illegal to hunt rabbits with ferrets 11-30-1901 18Genesee County Humorous story 12-21-1901 21Genesee County Man married in wrong suit 12-28-1901 22Genesee County Man wears fair button 3-11-1911 24Genesee County Man wins piano 3-11-1911 24Genesee County People like same old license number 2-9-1929 28Genesee County Humorous story 1-26-1929 38Genesee County Mail fraud involving church property 4-6-1929 45

Genesee County Storm of April 1st 4-13-1929 46Genesee County Freight handled more by trucks now 4-20-1929 47Genesee County Ice forms on Tonawanda Creek 1904 49Genesee County Receipts for year ending 10-1-1909 1904 49Genesee County Winds damage orchards 1904 49Genesee County Cold weather 1904 49Genesee County Cold and windy 1904 49Genesee County Night show planned at fair 1904 49Genesee County 4" of snow on 4-14 1904 49Genesee County Mid April snow 1904 49Genesee County Fish put in Godfrey's pond 1904 49Genesee County Price of turkeys 1904 49Genesee County First snow of season 1904 49Genesee County End of cold weather 1904 50Genesee County Cold weather 1904 50Genesee County Three months of sleighing 1904 50Genesee County Cold weather 1904 50Genesee County Fruit does well at exposition 1904 50Genesee County Frost warning 1904 50Genesee County Heavy frost 1904 50Genesee County Farms sold apples 1904 50Genesee County Price of cider 1904 50Genesee County Snow fall 1904 50Genesee County Cold weather 1904 51Genesee County Cold weather 1904 51Genesee County Price of steak 1904 51Genesee County Supervisors met only once a year 1904 51Genesee County Price of turkeys 1904 51Genesee County Severe winter 1904 51Genesee County Heavy snow 1904 51Genesee County Price of wheat 1904 51Genesee County County fair profits 1904 51Genesee County Snow and rain 1904 51Genesee County County Home improved 1904 51Genesee County Long winter 1904 52Genesee County Pear trees planted 1904 52Genesee County Cold weather 1904 52Genesee County Sea gulls go north 1904 52Genesee County Cold weather 1904 52Genesee County Pomona Grange 2nd largest 1904 52Genesee County Cold weather 1904 52Genesee County Cold weather 1904 52Genesee County Gentlemen's driving club formed 1909 53Genesee County Snow fall 1909 53Genesee County Cold weather 1909 53Genesee County First sleighing 1909 53Genesee County Dancing in the Dyke 1909 53Genesee County Western Union poles blown down 1909 53Genesee County High temperature 1909 53Genesee County Price of crackers 1909 53Genesee County County receipts 1909 53

Genesee County Cold weather 1894 55Genesee County Graphophone exhibition 1894 55Genesee County Plans for fair building accepted 1899 55Genesee County Land purchased of County Home farm 1899 55Genesee County Snow fall 1899 55Genesee County Cold weather 1899 55Genesee County Bad weather 1899 55Genesee County Bad weather 1899 55Genesee County Automobile scares horses 1899 55Genesee County Fair building to be built 1899 56Genesee County Thistle problem 1899 56Genesee County Cold weather 1899 56Genesee County Cold weather 1899 56Genesee County Geese going north 1899 56Genesee County Horseshoers needed license 1899 56Genesee County Dressmakers needed license 1899 57Genesee County Rain & snow 1899 57Genesee County DAR places grave markers 1899 57Genesee County Thistle commissioners report 1899 57Genesee County Contract for fair building 1899 58Genesee County Snow drifts still on Ware Farm 1899 58Genesee County Cold weather 1909 59Genesee County Cold weather 1909 59Genesee County Snow fall 1909 59Genesee County Pigeon shoots 1909 59Genesee County Cold weather 1909 60Genesee County Cold weather 1909 60Genesee County Rabid dogs destroyed 1914 61Genesee County Price of apples 1914 61Genesee County Money for poor requested 1914 61Genesee County Fair earned $6000 1914 61Genesee County Hog cholera a problem 1914 62Genesee County Changing weather 1914 62Genesee County Few pheasants 1914 62Genesee County Reforestation planned 1914 62Genesee County Cold weather 1914 62Genesee County State surveying for highway 1914 62Genesee County Cold weather 1914 62Genesee County Cold weather 1919 63Genesee County Indians guard against nut thieves on reservation 1919 63Genesee County State census of roads 1919 63Genesee County 3,852 cars in county 1919 63Genesee County Cold weather 1919 63Genesee County Snow fall 11-5-1909 64Genesee County Price of cabbage 1909 64Genesee County First concret highway 1919 64Genesee County Cold weather 1919 64Genesee County Shortage of apples 1919 64Genesee County Price of turkeys 1919 64Genesee County Pelt prices 1919 64Genesee County Cold weather 1919 64

Genesee County Mild Christmas 1919 64Genesee County Gave money to Genesee County Farm Bureau 1919 64Genesee County Cold weather 1919 64Genesee County Price of milk 1919 64Genesee County World War bronze tablet approved 1919 64Genesee County Cold weather 11-13-1919 64Genesee County Fair earned $17,400 1919 64Genesee County Assessed valuation 1919 64Genesee County Thick ice on creek 1919 64Genesee County Rare book bought at auction 10-14-1929 71Genesee County Weather information 12-21-1929 80Genesee County Hunting season 9-6-1930 82Genesee County Weather information 9-20-1930 84Genesee County Problem with village clock 12-28-1929 88Genesee County Epidemic of chicken stealing 1905 89Genesee County Price of turkeys 1910 89Genesee County Budget adopted 1910 89Genesee County Price of cabbage 1910 90Genesee County Cold weather 1910 90Genesee County Thick ice on creek 1910 90Genesee County Foot of snow 1920 90Genesee County Railroad high point 12-27-1930 91Genesee County Tonawanda Indians received annuity 1900 95Genesee County Efforts to establish hospital 1910 95Genesee County Cold weather 1910 95Genesee County Fair had loss 1925 95Genesee County Political enrollment 1925 95Genesee County 114 prisoners in jail 1900 96Genesee County Cold weather 1905 96Genesee County Spitting illegal 1910 96Genesee County Lackawanna RR crossing eliminated 1915 96Genesee County Mild weather 1915 96Genesee County Fair weather 1925 96Genesee County Population 1900 97Genesee County Railroad switch completed 1910 97Genesee County Population 1910 97Genesee County Price of turkeys 1920 97Genesee County Cold weather 1920 97Genesee County "Liberty Brew" introduced 1910 98Genesee County Price of cider 1910 101Genesee County Price of potatoes 1925 101Genesee County Population 1925 101Genesee County Saloon licenses issued 1900 102Genesee County First snow 1905 102Genesee County Geese heading north 1905 102Genesee County Pheasant hunting 1915 102Genesee County Price of potatoes 1925 102Genesee County Junk prices down 10-25-1930 104Genesee County Wheat sown 1900 105Genesee County Hop growers take excursion 1900 105Genesee County Drought broken 1905 105

Genesee County Potatoes struck by blight 1915 105Genesee County Frost 1905 106Genesee County Geese heading south 1910 107Genesee County Bean harvest completed 1915 107Genesee County Rain 1925 107Genesee County Crop damage 1925 107Genesee County Short apple crop 1905 108Genesee County First frost 1905 108Genesee County First frost 1910 108Genesee County Poor apple crop 1915 108Genesee County Pioneer Association meeting 1905 109Genesee County Second frost 1910 109Genesee County Grange population 1915 109Genesee County No religious census 1915 109Genesee County Road improvements 1920 109Genesee County Price of gas 1920 109Genesee County County Granges membership 1920 109Genesee County Price of potatoes 1920 109Genesee County Good pear crop 1925 109Genesee County Political meetings 1900 110Genesee County Farmers - good year/low prices 1905 110Genesee County Geese heading south 1905 110Genesee County Frost 1915 110Genesee County Poor weather for farmers 1925 110Genesee County Cold weather 1925 110Genesee County Cold weather 1925 110Genesee County Maple sugar making 5-2-1931 111Genesee County Liquor licenses 1906 113Genesee County Cold weather 1916 113Genesee County Grand jury returned indictments 1921 113Genesee County Temperature swing 1926 113Genesee County Contract for new county building 1926 113Genesee County Aliens required to take two oaths 1916 114Genesee County Hot weather 1921 114Genesee County Apple Blossom Sunday 1921 114Genesee County Natural gas prices 1926 114Genesee County Heavy rain 1916 117Genesee County Bicyclist arrested 1901 118Genesee County Cold weather 1906 118Genesee County Motorcycle survey 1916 118Genesee County Stormy weather 1916 118Genesee County Frost 1906 119Genesee County Apple blossoms in bloom 1926 119Genesee County Moths appear 1906 120Genesee County Frost 1916 120Genesee County Canker worm invaded 1921 120Genesee County Frost 1901 123Genesee County Crops hit by Hessian fly 1901 123Genesee County Severe storm 1916 123Genesee County Stormy weather 1926 123Genesee County Free parking at fair 1926 124

Genesee County Anthrax discovered 1901 124Genesee County Pea harvest 1906 124Genesee County Representative speaks to Grange 1911 124Genesee County Tonawanda Creek fish kill 1911 127Genesee County Dry weather 1911 127Genesee County Automobile license plates issued 1921 128Genesee County Good pea crop 1901 131Genesee County Hot weather 1911 131Genesee County Leading gypsum producer 1911 131Genesee County Wheat harvest 1906 132Genesee County Wheat on market 1911 132Genesee County Pioneer Association meeting 1906 135Genesee County Meadow Park 1911 135Genesee County Fruit damaged 1911 135Genesee County Factory employee excursion 1906 136Genesee County Rainy weather 1926 136Genesee County Lettuce harvest 1926 136Genesee County Seven Springs dam 1911 139Genesee County Stormy weather 1901 143Genesee County Wheat damaged 1901 143Genesee County Grain crops 1906 143Genesee County Large thistle crop 1911 143Genesee County Wheat harvest 1916 143Genesee County Hot weather 1916 143Genesee County Apple and pear crops 1921 143Genesee County Indian carnival 1921 143Genesee County Flu outbreak 1901 144Genesee County Hot weather 1906 144Genesee County Pear harvest 1911 144Genesee County Temperature drop 1916 144Genesee County History mimed at fair 1921 144Genesee County Rainy weather 1926 144Genesee County Housed Livingston Co. prisoners 1906 149Genesee County Price of coal 1916 149Genesee County Closed pheasant season 1916 149Genesee County Stormy weather 1921 149Genesee County Fair attendance 1926 149Genesee County Grange supports 18th Amendment 1926 149Genesee County Stormy weather 1916 150Genesee County Brief history 9-19-1931 151Genesee County Rough road dispute 9-26-1931 152Genesee County Beet harvest 1906 153Genesee County Fair receipts 1916 153Genesee County Fair receipts 1921 153Genesee County Automobile population 1921 154Genesee County Fair profits 1916 155Genesee County Leading automobile county 1921 155Genesee County Snow flakes 1921 155Genesee County No Sunday football 1911 159Genesee County Windy weather 1916 159Genesee County Dogs kill sheep 1901 160

Genesee County Geese flying south 1911 160Genesee County Snow 1926 160Genesee County Cold weather 1901 165Genesee County Fair loss 1901 165Genesee County Residents attend Exposition 1901 165Genesee County Cold weather 1911 165Genesee County Snow 1926 165Genesee County Wagon tire ordinance 1901 169Genesee County Ice on Tonawanda Creek 1901 169Genesee County Fair profits 1921 169Genesee County Rural carriers meet 1926 169Genesee County Tonawanda Creek up 1926 169Genesee County Court calendar cleared 1926 169Genesee County Purchased property 1926 169Genesee County Snow storm 1926 169Genesee County State roads under construction 1906 170Genesee County Congressional district redone 1911 170Genesee County Lights required for automobiles 1911 170Genesee County Roads budget 1911 170Genesee County Cold weather 1916 170Genesee County Money for children 1921 170Genesee County Changeable weather 1901 173Genesee County Election results 1911 173Genesee County Army reserve gets machine guns 1921 173Genesee County Cold weather 1921 173Genesee County Charles H. Burke spoke at dinner 1921 173Genesee County Popular card game 1901 174Genesee County Sleighs out 1906 174Genesee County Fair profits 1906 174Genesee County Political committees increased 1911 174Genesee County Political spending 1911 174Genesee County Cold weather 1911 174Genesee County Rainy weather 1916 174Genesee County Price of gasoline 1921 174Genesee County Cold weather 1926 174Genesee County Thick ice on Tonawanda Creek 1906 175Genesee County County budget 1906 175Genesee County Salaries set 1911 175Genesee County Produce sales 1916 176Genesee County Cost of prisoners 1916 176Genesee County Approve Soldiers' monument 1916 176Genesee County Farm census 1926 176Genesee County Fair profits 1926 176Genesee County Prisoners to work 1911 181Genesee County Fair artists 12-8-1934 184Genesee County Sleet storms 12-15-1934 185Genesee County For want of an apple his car was damaged 10-20-1934 190Genesee County Cold weather 1914 193Genesee County Reforestation 1914 193Genesee County Cold weather 1914 193Genesee County Money for poor requested 1914 193

Genesee County First snow 1929 195Genesee County Geese going north 1929 195Genesee County Purchased snow plow 1924 197Genesee County Snow storm 1924 197Genesee County Highway budget 1924 197Genesee County Judges got pay raise 1924 197Genesee County Carpenters wanted raise 1924 197Genesee County Caring for poor 1924 197Genesee County Caring for poor 1924 198Genesee County Highway costs 1924 198Genesee County Authorized war monument 1919 199Genesee County Fair profits 1919 199Genesee County Assessed value 1919 199Genesee County Finally voted money for farm bureau 1919 199Genesee County Clerk's receipts 1909 201Genesee County Clerk's receipts 1909 201Genesee County Plans for bridge 1909 201Genesee County Thick ice on Tonawanda Creek 1909 201Genesee County Election results 1904 203Genesee County Ice on Tonawanda Creek 1904 203Genesee County Severe winter 1904 203Genesee County Ice on Tonawanda Creek 1904 203Genesee County Assessed value 1904 203Genesee County Sleighs were out 1904 203Genesee County Fruit a winner 1904 204Genesee County Cold weather 1904 204Genesee County 522 drafted 1918 208Genesee County Hot weather 1933 208Genesee County New snow plow used 1925 212Genesee County Ice harvest 1910 215Genesee County TB hospital proposed 1910 215Genesee County Ice harvest 1920 215Genesee County Tonawanda Creek high 1930 215Genesee County Heavy rain 1926 216Genesee County Fox hunt 2-3-1951 221Genesee County Grangers want rural mail carriers] 1900 225Genesee County Petition for rural free delivery 1900 228Genesee County Tonawanda Creek flooded 1900 233Genesee County Forgotten in Buffalo 3-14-1925 238Genesee County Old Home Week planned 1920 241Genesee County Fair profit 1920 241Genesee County School enrollment 1925 241Genesee County New building recommended 1925 242Genesee County Snow 1925 242Genesee County Budget adopted 1925 242Genesee County Tax rate set 1930 242Genesee County WPA checks late 1935 242Genesee County Road work 1935 242Genesee County Assumed old age assistance 1940 242Genesee County Lots of automobiles 1916 243Genesee County No rural delivery 1916 245

Genesee County 100 ready to defend area 1941 246Genesee County Pageant presented 1921 247Genesee County Money for bovine tuberculosis 1926 247Genesee County Fair deficit 1931 247Genesee County Red Cross contribution approved 1936 247Genesee County Fair opened with new grandstand 1921 248Genesee County More automobiles in service 1921 248Genesee County Fair receipts 1921 249Genesee County Democrat chairman visited 1931 249Genesee County Threshermen checked 1931 249Genesee County Hurricane remains hit area 1941 249Genesee County Sophomore's dilemma 10-5-1946 250Genesee County National Youth Admin. employees work farms 1941 250Genesee County 97th fair had profit 1936 251Genesee County New building 1926 252Genesee County Road improvements planned 1931 252Genesee County Had to raise money for armory 1931 252Genesee County Reserve unit gets assignment 1921 254Genesee County Voted to buy land 1926 254Genesee County Residents receive citizenship 1926 254Genesee County Voter turn out 1926 254Genesee County Republicans win 1931 254Genesee County Road building plan adopted 1931 254Genesee County Set mileage rate 1936 254Genesee County A bit of political history 11-9-1946 254Genesee County Fair profit 1921 255Genesee County Money for children's welfare 1921 256Genesee County Increased fair aid 1931 256Genesee County Eligible voters 1921 257Genesee County Pheasant season increased 1931 257Genesee County Snow 1926 258Genesee County No decision on work relief 1931 258Genesee County Sheriff's annual report 1931 258Genesee County Approved land purchases 1941 258Genesee County Taxes approved for highway work 1931 259Genesee County Highway program approved 1936 259Genesee County Enrolled voters 1936 259Genesee County Budget approved 1941 259Genesee County New fair activities 1922 261Genesee County Wanted deputy treasurer 1922 261Genesee County Road problems discussed 1927 261Genesee County Animal shelter planned 1932 262Genesee County Maple sap flowing 1937 262Genesee County Blizzard 1937 264Genesee County Farmers expected payments 1937 265Genesee County Metal salvage 1942 265Genesee County Efforts to establish a farm bureau 1917 266Genesee County Revision of civilian defense 1942 266Genesee County Road funding problem 1927 267Genesee County WPA project discussed 1937 267Genesee County Snow storm 1942 268

Genesee County Farm census completed 1917 269Genesee County Hunting seasons adjusted 1932 269Genesee County School meetings 1937 269Genesee County Tires rationed 1942 269Genesee County Dog quarantine 5-24-1947 270Genesee County Heavy rain 1937 270Genesee County Men needed for state duty 1917 271Genesee County Drought end hoped 1932 273Genesee County Democrats endorse candidate 1942 275Genesee County New office building 1927 278Genesee County Tuberculosis hospital considered 1917 279Genesee County To receive share of income tax 1927 279Genesee County Spared from gas rationing 1942 279Genesee County Dairymen endorsed co-operative ownership 1919 281Genesee County Insurance recommendation 1944 281Genesee County Supervisors to be paid 1919 282Genesee County Blind relief fund established 1924 283Genesee County Slot machines found 1934 283Genesee County Supervisors salaries wrong 4-9-1949 284Genesee County Many stopped at Penn Yan hotel 4-23-1949 285Genesee County Testimonial planned 1927 286Genesee County Agricultural Society Debt free 1906 127Genesee County Agricultural Society Annual dinner 1921 173Genesee County Agricultural Society New president 1916 175Genesee County Agricultural Society New president 1921 175Genesee County Agricultural Society New president 1916 176Genesee County Agricultural Society Fair story 10-6-1934 189Genesee County Agricultural Society New president 1914 193Genesee County Agricultural Society New president 1924 197Genesee County Agricultural Society New president 1919 199Genesee County Agricultural Society Received money 1892 207Genesee County Agricultural Society Rebuilt dining hall 1923 208Genesee County Agricultural Society New president 1895 225Genesee County Agricultural Society Asked to stop dog racing 1935 241Genesee County Agricultural Society New president 1935 241Genesee County Agricultural Society Held races 1926 248Genesee County Agricultural Society Financial problems 1936 258Genesee County Agricultural Society Aided in food production 1917 269Genesee County Agricultural Society Fair opening day 1927 271Genesee County Agricultural Society Rodeo and balloon ascension 1937 279Genesee County Agricultural Society Fair date set 1929 281Genesee County Agricultural Society To receive state money 1927 286Genesee County Automobile Club Guest speaker 1917 275Genesee County Banker's Assoc. New chairman 1931 216Genesee County Bar Assoc. Dr. F. S. Winslow spoke at a meeting 1936 251Genesee County Children's Home Fund drive 1927 271Genesee County Christian Endeavor Union New president 1930 214Genesee County Dairymen's League New president 1923 208Genesee County Farm Bureau Asked for additional appropriation 1929 195Genesee County Farm Bureau New president 1919 199Genesee County Farm Bureau Received County money 1919 199

Genesee County Farm Bureau New agent 1935 215Genesee County Farm Bureau New president 1925 217Genesee County Fish & Game Assoc. Reforestation appeal 1924 198Genesee County Fish & Game Assoc. Officers elected 1924 209Genesee County Fish & Game Assoc. Distributed bird food 1929 211Genesee County Fish & Game Assoc. Secretary lost his dog 1-31-1925 230Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Assoc. New caretaker 1941 244Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Assoc. Address by state commissioner 1937 264Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Assoc. Tried raising fish 1922 271Genesee County Gentlemen's Driving Club Sleigh racing 1910 212Genesee County Home Inspected 1901 124Genesee County Home Land restoration 1914 193Genesee County Home WPA workers walk out 1935 242Genesee County Home First patients 1939 281Genesee County Home Bureau Formed 1922 270Genesee County Loan Assoc. 1900 BHS football team photo on display 10-27-1934 191Genesee County Loan Assoc. Manager on 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Genesee County Loan Assoc. Announced loan total 1925 212Genesee County Loan Assoc. Moved to new location 1895 231Genesee County Medical Assoc. Dr. F. S. Winslow spoke at a meeting 1936 251Genesee County Medical Society New president 1914 193Genesee County Medical Society New officers 1904 203Genesee County Medical Society Against state clinics 1931 244Genesee County Medical Society Wanted automobile safety promotion 1937 271Genesee County Milk Producers' Assoc Supported state milk control law 1937 265Genesee County Pioneers Assoc. Abandoned 1901 139Genesee County Soil Conservation Comm. New committee members 1937 262Genesee Farmer New train service 3-14-1925 238Genesee House Torn down 1940 241Genesee Intelligencer, The First newspaper west of the Genesee River 11-10-1934 192Genesee Light & Power Co. Human bones discovered 1909 53Genesee Light & Power Co. Sold in foreclosure 1909 59Genesee Light & Power Co. Lighting Batavia 1914 61Genesee Light & Power Co. Wired Batavia community tree 1915 89Genesee Light & Power Co. Bones unearthed 1909 201Genesee Loan Association Clerk resigned 1916 159Genesee Police Club New president 1934 211Genesee Power Co. Lights for Bergen 1906 170Genesee Presbytery Moderator elected 1926 156Genesee Recorder, The Published in Perry 11-10-1934 192Genesee Register, The First newspaper in Wyoming County 11-10-1934 192Genesee Schoolmasters' Club New president 1934 209Genesee Stone Products Corp. Official in car accident 1937 264Genesee Stucco Co. Part of United States Gypsum Co. 1901 169Genesee Theatrical Enterprises Opened theater 1926 169Genesee Theatrical Enterprises, Inc. Purchased Fredonia theater 1926 243Genesee Trust Co. Secretary named chairman of banker's assoc. 1931 216Genesee Trust Company Secretary was chairman of banker's association 1931 255Genesee Valley Fire Insurance Bankrupt 1909 59Genesee-Orleans Veg. Growers Co-op Annual banquet 1931 253Genesee-Orleans Vegetable Growers Growers use less acreage 1926 128

Geneseo Formerly Big Tree 5-5-1947 269Gentlemen's Driving Club Met in Batavia 1926 132Gentlemen's Driving Club Event held 1915 217Gentlemen's Driving Club New officers 1917 267Gentlemen's Driving Club Race meet planned 1932 286George, Abram Practiced healing 1926 165George, Ed World champion wrestler 12-27-1930 91George, Ed Don Pro-wrestler 9-5-1931 147George, Ed Don Champion wrestler 1931 258George, Ed Don To fight Jack Dempsey 1932 265George, Elnathan Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34George, Julius Unruly heifers 12-29-1934 187George, Mrs. William Victim of "eye operation" swindle 10-10-1931 158Gerhard, Mrs. G. A. Letter to The News delayed 1-26-1929 38Gerling, Mrs. Harry Extinguished car fire 7-18-1931 132German Evangelical Church Church celebrates anniversary 12-21-1901 21Gibbs, J. M. Byron resident eye-witness to Lincoln assassination 12-7-1901 19Gibbs, James, sr. Tore down old fire house bell tower 8-8-1931 141Gibbs, Milton E. State School instructior 1895 236Gibson, Marguerite Jonrowe Visited by Mrs. W. D. Wilcox 3-2-1929 41Gilfillan, Ralph R. Died 1929 195Gilhooly, Rev. James J. Ordination anniversary 1922 275Gillam, Chandler P. President of Genesee Co. Agricultural Society 1921 175Gillard, Allen W. Councilman wanted fewer policemen 1935 217Gillard, Everett Member of hunting party 11-22-1930 99Gillard, John Director of Holland Purchase Historical Society 1916 114Gillard, L. R. Flower garden 8-15-1931 142Gillett, Ralph Spelling champion 1925 214Gillett, William Production opened at Opera House 1900 108Gillette, Clinton D. Built the smallest airplane in the world 5-29-1931 121Gillette, George M. Replaced by Henry Myers 1914 62Gilley, A. D. Bought land from Emma & Frances Buxton 1909 60Gilliatt, Clarence Hunting trip 11-23-1931 168Gillis, Donald M. Honor student 1922 277Gillis, John R. Charter member of labor union 9-5-1931 147Gilmore, William Erected machine shop 1900 105Gipsolite Company, Inc. Bond issue 1922 286Glade, George J. Member of Batavia civil service commission 1914 62Glade, George J. Batavia Civil Service Commission 1914 193Glade, John C. Purchased Depew Herald 1904 203Glass, Albert J. Anniversary of retirement 12-28-1901 22Glass, Phineas Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Glazier, W. E. bought business from John Whiteside 1899 58Gleason, Patrick died 1911 150Glenn Loomis Post Received charter 1914 62Glenn S. Loomis Post New commander 1924 197Glenn S. Loomis Post Annual ball 1924 211Glenn S. Loomis Post Band wins contest 1926 252Glenn S. Loomis Post Sponsored essay contest 1936 252Glenn S. Loomis Post Armistice Day celebration 1926 257Glenn S. Loomis Post In favor of veterans' home 1944 282

Glenny, Mrs. John Sold Joseph Ellicott mansion 1911 135Glidden, Otis E. Brief biography 6-6-1931 122Glosser, Wallace Injured in Chicago 1-24-1914 26Glowacki, H. I. At Board of Education meeting 11-14-1931 167Glowacki, Major Recruited Charlie Rand 9-11-1926 31Glowacki, Major President of trustees 11-14-1931 167Glowacki, Mrs. H. I. Sold building to Holland Club 1905 105Glynn, John Killed by train 1909 53Goade & Flohr Republican wigwam set on store site 1904 204Goade & Flohr's Wigwam was on site 1900 109Goade, Frank W. Second place in oratorical contest 1922 265Goade, Miss Gladys Candidate for Batavia High School office 1926 250Goade, William J. Bought John Holley Bradish house 1925 96Godfrey, Nathan S. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Godfrey, Rev. Norman B. Pastor of St. James 1929 195Godfrey's Pond Stocked with fish 1920 97Godfrey's Pond Girl saved 9-26-1931 152Godfrey's Pond Large fish caught 1923 208Goff, Miss Alice President of Christian union 1930 214Goldberg, Michael Appointed playground supervisor 1921 119Goldschmidt, Otto Married Jenny Lind 2-21-1925 234Good, Ludley Victim of thieves 11-24-1934 184Good, Ludley Bee invasion 11-24-1934 184Good, Raymond Victim of thieves 11-24-1934 184Goodenbury, Theodore Large hay load 1906 181Gordon Motor Parts Co. Inc. Opened store 1930 212Gordon, Lou Flew the Atlantic with Wilmer Stultz 1-19-1929 36Gordon, Rev. W. Duncan Ordained 1933 208Gougar, Mrs. Helen M. Addressed political convention 1892 207Gouinlock, Dr. W. C. Bought Bidwell Thresher 1911 120Gould, Charles A. Donated to Batavia Hospital fund 1921 123Gould, Charles R. Receives 50 year old copy of school journal 12-9-1911 25Gould, Charles R. On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Gould, George R. Donated land 1904 49Gould, Isaac In Orleans Republican fifty years ago 8-20-1927 32Gould, J. H. Donated land 1904 49Gove, Rev. C. C. Moved to Batavia 1922 269Gowanda State Hospital Chaplain was Rev. alexander Corti 9-14-1946 247Gowing, Ray B. Automobile trip 1926 155Gowing, Ray B. Fast trip from Detroit 1926 250Grace Church at Randolph Rev. Alexander Corti was rector 9-14-1946 247Grackelow, Charles H. Visited Batavia Elks 1926 174Graham Manufacturing Co. Received recognition 1944 283Graham, Mary V. In speaking contest 1924 210Graham, Miss Mary Virginia Wins Girls' Speaking Contest 1926 3Graham, Thomas N. President of 151st survivors 1926 144Graham, Thomas N. Civil War veteran 9-5-1931 147Graham, Thomas N. Civil War veteran 1922 278Grand Theater Owned by Genesee Theatrical Enterprises, Inc. 1926 243Grand Theater Charlie Chaplain movie 1919 285Grandview Cemetary Was Oscar Harris farm 1905 98

Graney, D. Charles D. Moved to Le Roy 1901 150Granger & Company Formed 1909 201Grant, Amasa Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Grant, William S. Visits boyhood home - Batavia 10-19-1929 72Gray, Daniel C. Tapped sugar maples 1899 55Gray, Dr. Clarence V. Founded Primrose Hospital 1906 153Gray, Forrest A. Policeman suspect in missing baseball bet money 9-14-1946 247Gray, Forrest A. Halloween story 11-9-1946 254Gray, Forrest A. Batavia policeman 11-30-1946 256Gray, Forrest A. Batavia policeman 5-17-1947? 271Gray, Sgt. Forrest A. Batavia policeman 9-30-1946 249Gray, Sgt. Forrest A. Batavia policeman 5-5-1947 269Green, Frederick Stuart State Highway Commissioner at fair 1919 63Green, J. D. Trapshooting champion 1911 154Green, James J. Chairman of fund drive 1920 214Green, James L. Sold Barracks Corporation bonds 1920 107Green, Jonathan On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Green, Jonathan Indian remains found 1919 199Green, Paul M. Bought out partner 1916 120Greene, J. D. Won shooting trophy 1911 143Greystone Tennis Club Flooded park for skating 1927 260Griffin, C. H. Oakfield postmaster 1927 277Griffin, Charles H. Reappointed postmaster 1904 51Griffin, Charles H. Reappointed Oakfield postmaster 1909 53Griffin, Franklin J. Judge at Thomas Mooney trial 12-14-1931 177Griffin, John B. Cousin of Judge Franklin J. Griffin 12-14-1931 177Griffin, Thomas Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Griffis, Daniel W. Batavia poormaster 1906 127Griffith, Micah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Grimes, Lt. Francis A. Fireman 1932 270Grinnell, A. A. Incorporated A. A. Grinnell Co. 1899 58Grinnell, E. G. Member of zoning commission 1925 97Grinnell, E. G. Barn moved 1901 144Grinnell, Glenn W. Elected secretary/treasurer 1936 4Grinnell, Willis D. Defeated by Charles B. Anthony 1931 244Griswold, Jared Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Griswold, Laurence W. Chamber of Commerce director 1917 264Griswold, Omer Ray postmaster 1895 231Ground, Mrs. Jennie Morris Received stuffed alligator 1-17-1925 227Grover, Earl Nicholas Army draftees 1929 66Growney, Francis A. Completed studies 1921 160Growney, Francis A. Entered priesthood 1921 253Growney, Rev. Francis A. Ordained 1921 165Growney, Rev. Francis A. Ordained 1921 254Gruber, Peter Partner with E. E. Smith in Happy Hour theater 1909 59Gubb, J. Edward Member of first Batavia City council 1914 62Gubb, J. Edward Batavia council member 1914 193Gubb, Lawrence E. High hurdler 1916 114Gubb, Mrs. J. Edward Hospital Assoc. president 1924 210Gubb, Mrs. J. Edward Chairman of relief committee 1922 264Gubb, Mrs. Lester Picked pansies on Christmas Eve 1931 259

Gwinn, Richard Medina settler 6-28-1947 277Gypsolite Co. Inc. Bought land for factory 1922 265H. C. Martin & Son Advertised in 1878 Progressive Batavian 3-29-1947 265H. E. Turner & Co. Purchased property 1921 165H. E. Turner & Co. Bought Holley Standard 1915 217H. E. Turner & Co. Purchased building 1921 254H. O. Bostwick & Son Owner built sleigh 1895 225Haberman, Rudolph Manager of fund campaign 1926 156Habermann, M/M Rudolph Trip back from Battle Creek 9-11-1926 31Habermann, Rudolph Vice-president of state chambers of commerce 1926 127Hackley, George L. Waited for desired license number 2-9-1929 28Hackley, George L. Chairman of Board of Supervisors 1932 260Hackley, M/M Frank A. Parents of Reginald A. Hackley 6-20-1931 125Hackley, Reginald A. Awarded Edward O. Lanphier memorial prize 6-20-1931 125Hadsell, Roy R. Bought Dreamland Theater 1911 159Haffey, John Wraps parcels at Rochester post office 12-22-1934 186Hager, Kolin Conducted radiology class 10-19-1929 72Hahn, Bill Cow escapes 1-11-1947 260Hahn, Daniel L. Secretary of Genesee County Fish & Game 1924 209Hahn, Daniel, jr. Lost his dog 1-31-1925 230Haight, Alexander Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Haitz, C. M. Sang at movies 11-17-1934 183Haitz, Cornelius F. Cast member "Powhatan" 1899 56Haitz, Frank J. Cast member "Powhatan" 1899 56Haitz, Frank J. Promoted by Prudential Insurance Co. 1909 59Haitz, Frank J. Opera cast member 1900 239Haitz, Richard A. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Haitz, Richard A. Kiwanis member 4-26-1947 266Haitz, William F. Elected mayor of Batavia 1916 175Haitz, William F. Batavia mayor 1900 239Hale, Clark W. Money missing in baseball bet 9-14-1946 247Hale, Clark W. Member of Jackson Street Diner Breakfast Club 11-9-1946 254Hale, James Troter died on his farm 1895 233Hale, William Election Commissioner 4-9-1949 284Hale, William A. Chief clerk 1911 160Hale, William A. President of Kiwanis 1929 196Hale, William A. Purchased business 1925 215Hale, William A. Commissioner of elections 1936 254Hale, William A. Elections commissioner 1932 260Hall & Darch Co. Leased store 1915 241Hall & Grimes Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Hall, Andrew Civil War veteran 9-5-1931 147Hall, Charles J. Robbed in home 1899 55Hall, Earl Large egg 12-19-1931 178Hall, Earl Found large puffball 11-3-1934 192Hall, Edward Winner in butcher's contest 2-16-1929 39Hall, Edward Auctioned items after house fire 11-29-1930 94Hall, Mrs. Joseph F. Sold Spirit of the Times 1895 239Hall, Robert Assistant to Reginald D. Root 12-14-1931 177Hall, W. P. Built large incubator 1901 120Haller, Miss Patricia Mary Daughter of Mrs. John F. Haller 11-7-1931 163

Haller, Mrs. John F. Won photography contest 11-7-1931 163Halpin, Horace G. Store owner murdered 1899 56Ham, Leonard First New York Central RR engineer 5-17-1952 222Hamilton CollegeTeam captains namedHamilton College Class president named 1909 201Hamilton Hotel Former Continental Hotel 1919 199Hamilton, Charles A. Superintendent of State School for Blind 11-29-1930 94Hamilton, Charles A. Superintendent of New York State School 1918 208Hamilton, Charles A. Retired 1937 261Hamilton, Charles A. State School for the Blind superintendent 1937 263Hamilton, Charles A. President of Rotary 1922 265Hamilton, Charles A. Succeeded by Eber L. Palmer 1937 270Hamilton, Charles A. State School superintendent 1919 282Hamilton, Donald Athletic Association president 1919 209Hamilton, Dr. Ziba First settler on Hamilton Road 7-11-1931 133Hamilton, James M. Member of American Baseball club 5-5-1947 269Hamilton, John F. Postmaster 7-5-1947 280Hamilton, John M. Batavia postmaster 1906 120Hamilton, John M. Succeeded by George E. Perrin 1910 215Hamilton, Miss Elizabeth Treasurer of Child Welfare Chapter 1914 209Hamilton, Stewart Built biplane 1911 139Hamilton, Victor Built biplane 1911 139Hamlin, Leander Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Hamlin, Lt. Chauncey Recruiting officer 1916 135Hamlin, Mrs. Earle I. Spoke at school association 1941 256Hammond, Mrs. E. C. Tall corn 1906 143Hanaford, Rev. Phebe A. Died 1921 120Haney, R. Store burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Hanley, Joe R. Lt. Governer of New York 1944 282Hanley, Rev. Joe R. Moderator of Presbytery 1926 156Hanley, Sen. Joe R. Worked to keep East Pembroke Telephone 1932 261Hanly, J. Frank Spoke in Batavia 1916 257Har-Bar Building & Supply Co. Bought Redfield farm 1926 216Harding, W. E. Directory of Bethany telephone company 1900 225Harkins, Arthur St. Bonaventure's College football coach 10-13-1934 189Harkins, John P. Star football player 10-13-1934 189Harmonia Amusement Co. Owned Family Theater 1914 193Harrigan, John L. Drove fm NYC to Atlanta, heads Studebaker 1909 59Harrigan, John L. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Harrington, Capt. Richard L. Commanded volunteer unit 1917 267Harrington, Charles H. Heads Camden, N. J. YMCA 10-2-1901 9Harrington, M/M Richard Daughter has many grandparents 7-24-1915 27Harrington, Mrs. E. R. Postmaster of Alexander 1935 212Harris, Frank J. President of Agricultural Society 1914 62Harris, Frank J. President of Genesee County Agricultural Society 1915 106Harris, Frank J. President of agricultural society 1914 193Harris, H. S. Erected windmill 1899 58Harris, Harold Member of diving act 1916 124Harris, Harold Injured in building accident 1916 136Harris, Henry Abundant raspberries 1914 61Harris, Lancton Owned race horse 1901 154

Harris, Mildred Godparent of Georgia Lou Owen 11-15-1930 100Harris, Miss Janette Scouts fixed house roof 11-22-1930 99Harris, Mrs. Robert Sister of Joseph Stroble 12-1-1934 184Harris, Oscar Sold farm to John Pratt 1905 98Harris, Paul, jr. Spoke at Batavia High School 1931 246Harris, William H. On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Harrison, Benjamin Spoke at New York Central RR station 1-24-1925 229Harrower, Harold E. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Hart, Dr. Vernon Made run through Batavia 1906 114Hart, Frederick W. Superintendent of electric light plant 1929 33Hart, Ozias Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Hart, Sheriff Thurman A. Succeeded by Freeman Edgerton 1915 215Hart, T. A. Directory of Bethany telephone company 1900 225Hart, Thurman A. Succeeded Charles B. Pixley at County Home 1899 57Hart, Thurman A. Candidate for sheriff 1911 150Hart, Thurman A. Succeeded by George A. Fleming 1911 170Hart, William B. Fast rising editor 12-28-1946 259Hartley, Charles W. Member of first Batavia City council 1914 62Hartley, Charles W. Received memento 11-2-1929 74Hartley, Charles W. Batavia council member 1914 193Hartley, Charles W. Lost to Charles A. Williams 1929 195Hartley, Charles W. Had typhoid fever 1909 209Hartley, Charles W. Mayor offers plan to save money 1926 244Hartley, Charles W. Candidate for Batavia mayor 1931 248Hartley, Charles W. Batavia mayor visited incinerator 1926 251Hartley, Charles W. Batavia mayor 1926 259Hartley, Charles W. Authorized to designate special police 1927 261Hartley, Charles W. Batavia mayor orders police patrol 1932 271Hartley, Charles W. Batavia mayor 1934 282Hartman, Edward N. Bought Attica Bottling Works 3-2-1929 41Hartrick, Nicholas Killed 1901 131Hartshorn, Miss Didn't get State School musical directorship 11-9-1901 15Harvey, Dr. & Mrs. Homer A. Parents of Robert S. Harvey 10-10-1931 158Harvey, Dr. Homer A. Established practice 1916 131Harvey, Dr. Homer A. Opened practice 1916 144Harvey, Dr. Homer A. Interesting book 11-7-1931 163Harvey, Dr. Homer A. Doubted claims of North Pole discovery 1937 265Harvey, R. A. Bought Redfield property 1926 170Harvey, R. A. President of Har-Bar Building & Supply Co. 1926 216Harvey, Robert S. Took European trip 10-10-1931 158Hasbrouck, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Returned from trip 1926 132Haskell Apples blossoming 10-12-1915 3Haskell, Elmer Member of Child Welfare Board 1915 105Haskell, Supervisor Roads for farmers or automobiles? 1909 59Hassenfuss, Ernest J. Blind law student 10-24-1931 162Hatch, J. W. 1896 - house burns 3-11-1911 24Hatch, Martha Lillian 1896 - married Frank J. Saile 3-11-1911 24Havens. Rensselaer "Bud" Attended air show 5-2-1931 111Hawes, Benjamin F. Succeeded by Will H. Parker Oakfield clerk 1899 57Hawes, Francis L. Deputy county clerk 1894-5 225Hawk Eye Oil Works Manager left 1926 252

Hawkins, Arthur Treasurer Batavia City Bank 1911 216Hawkins, Harry J. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Hawley, Jesse Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Hawley, Mrs. Charles C. Elected president of YWCA 1931 4Hawley, Mrs. Warren W. Daughter of Frank L. Morris 10-5-1929 70Hawley, Warren W. Barns burned 1916 127Hawley, Warren W. Barn burned 1921 131Hawley, Warren W., jr. President of farm bureau 1925 217Haxton, G. Sherwin Incorporated Oakfield Exchange Bank 1916 170Haxton, G. Sherwin Operated Oakfield bank 1916 256Haxton, G. Sherwin Home builder 1922 275Hay, Ellis R. Gave fire chief silver trumpet 1916 251Hayden, C. C. Ran Holley Standard 1915 217Hayden, Frank S. Farm buildings burned 1936 247Hayden, W. H. Struck gold 1911 156Hayes, David O. Oldest Byron voter 1904 203Hayne, Rev. Paul Called to church in New Brunswick, N. J. 1909 53Hayne, Rev. Paul Rassigned 1909 201Hayne, Rev. Paul Resigned 1910 212Haynes, Anne 1-29-1719 marriage contract 2-2-1929 37Haynes, Thomas 1-29-1719 marriage contract 2-2-1929 37Haywood, John Saw Sam Patch jump into Genesee River 10-12-1901 13Haywood, L. A. State School for the Blind commissioner 4-12-1947 267Haywood, Lloyd A. Commisioner for building State School for Blind 11-29-1930 94Hazard, John Sold old clock to Newman Warren 2-23-1929 40Heal, Frank C. Jerome Studley thrashed wheat on his farm 1900 107Heal, Frank C. Store burned 1900 110Heal, Homer S. Enlisted in Army 1899 56Hearns, Harold Escaped from Attica Prison 8-28-1931 146Hearst Independence League Convention in Batavia 1906 149Heath, Ray T. Manager Western Union 1916 216Heath, Ray T. Western Union manager 1916 255Hedge, Charles Buys church building 1909 59Hedges, Dr. Horse story 12-14-1901 20Hedges, Job E. Visited Batavia 2-28-1925 235Heimlech, John House burned 1914 61Heistand, James In plane crash 1937 4Hendershot, Charles Grew large onions 1915 110Henning building Rebuilding underway 1929 67Henning, A. G. Store remodeled 1929 195Henning, Adolph G. Purchased buildings 1921 143Henshaw, C. S. Successful Dodge dealer started in Batavia 1929 65Herbold, Edward Boys' cheer leader 1919 209Hermance, Walter C. Army draftees 1929 66Herrick Genesee County votes for Governor 1904 203Herrick, Willard W. Funeral during snow storm 10-17-1931 161Hewit, Abijah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Hewitt, H. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Hewitt, Henry Son of Marlborough Wells Hewitt 7-24-1915 27Hewitt, J. B. Son of Marlborough Wells Hewitt 7-24-1915 27Hewitt, Marlborough Wells Admitted to bar with Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27

Heywood, W. Horace Won speaking contest 1919 283Hiawatha Iroquois chief 10-4-1930 86Hickox, E. D. Captained basketball team 1900 225Hickox, George W. Picked pansies 1911 176Hickox, Richard D. Named New York Telephone manager 1929 65Higgins Genesee County votes for Governor 1904 203Higgins, Albert L. Visited sister Mrs. Bessie (Arthur S.) Stowell 7-25-1931 137Higgins, Arthur J. Bought ram from New Zealand estate 10-26-1946 253Higgins, Frank W. Visited Batavia 1901 135Higgins, John B. Father of Albert L. Higgins 7-25-1931 137Higham In 1895 - partnership desolved 2-5-1910 23Hilchey, Shannobn Killed in accident 1925 214Hilkifer, Rev. Warren T. Led youth groups in purchase of heifer 3-30-1946 245Hill, Charles E. Resigned 1917 267Hill, David Bennett First to sell newspapers, etc on trains 11-23-1901 17Hill, Ernest M. Named president of Buffalo Business Fed. 12-14-1929 79Hill, Mrs. William G. Daughter of Mrs. William Trow 9-27-1930 85Hill, Rolla 1st place in spelling bee 3-9-1929 42Hill, Silas Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Hill, W. L. Heavy corn sstalk 1900 105Hilts & Kennedy Built carryall 1906 139Hilts & Kennedy Transported picknickers 1906 144Hinkson, Edward J. Batavia policeman 11-30-1946 256Hinman, Justus Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Hirtrieter, M/M John Parents of Walter Hirtrieter 10-3-1931 157Hirtrieter, Walter Young amateur radio operator 10-3-1931 157Hiscott, M/M Frank Attended M/M Melville Johnson's reception 12-7-1901 19Hiscuitt Baking Co. Bought property 1921 149Hiscutt, Arthur B. Succeeded by Sidney A. Sherwin 1924 282Hitchcock, Rev. B. F. Plowed for Mrs. H. M. Snell 8-22-1931 145Hobson, Richmond Pearson Spanish War hero in Batavia 1916 123Hodge, M/M June Missed surprise birthday party 2-2-1929 37Hodges, Eliphalet Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Hodgson, Charles I. On nominating committee 1932 261Hodgson, Charles I. Campaign chairman 1927 278Hodgson, George F. RPI student studying vapor lock 5-25-1931 116Hodgson, George F. Candidate for Batavia High School office 1926 250Hodgson, M/M Charles I. Parents of George F. Hodgson 5-25-1931 116Hoeltzel, John P. Had a large squash 1900 110Hoeltzel, John P. Residence taken for street 1911 175Hofius, Knute Hobo visited Batavia 3-22-1947 264Hogan, Charles H. Master RR mechanic 1900 105Hogan, Charles H. DeWitt Clinton train visited Batavia 1921 135Hogan, Charles H. Engineer for New York Central RR 11-3-1934 191Holden, Hinman Store burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Holden, Ichabod Founded Jacksonville 4-23-1949 285Holden, R. O. Owned dry goods store 11-23-1931 168Holden, S. C. Store burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Holden, S. C. 1843 fourth of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Holderman, Capt Russell GM of D-W Flying Service in Le Roy in Florida 1-12-1929 35Holderman, Russell Manager of Le Roy airport 11-29-1930 94

Holderman, Russell Glider pilot 1935 214Holland Club Retirement dinner 1926 123Holland Club Boat built 1911 181Holland Club Former steward opens Inn 1924 197Holland Club Rotary Club ladies night 1919 211Holland Club Job E. Hedges spoke here 2-28-1925 235Holland Club Bought building from Mrs. H. I. Glowacki 1905 105Holland Land Co. Brief history 7-5-1947 280Holland Land Company List of early land purchasers 1-5-1929 34Holland Land Office Colonial bedroom opened 1901 153Holland Land Office Dedicated 10-14-1929 71Holland Land Office Museum Dedicated 1899 58Holland Land Office Museum Received timetable of Lincoln's funeral train 5-17-1952 222Holland Land Office Museum History club wanted it cleaned 1936 244Holland Land Office Museum Efforts to deed it to the state 1937 265Holland Purchase Historical Society Built cabin 1911 176Holland Purchase Historical Society New president 1936 247Holland Purchase Historical Society Met with Batavia High School 1941 249Holler, Blake Alfred University student 2-22-1947 262Holley Confused about road name 3-15-1947 263Holley Standard Bought by H. E. Turner & Co. 1915 217Holley, Miss Jean Secretary of YWCA. 1-10-1925 226Holmes, Joseph W. Surveyed trolley route 1901 124Holmes, Miss Ada C. Vice-principal of Batavia High School 1902 207Holmes, Phoebe House bought for new church 11-24-1934 184Holmes, Sylvester Darien justice of peace 1917 286Holtz, Lou Produced show Alyce Chapple was in 9-26-1931 152Home Telephone Company Batavian gets franchise 1900 90Homelius & Son Plans accepted 1909 211Homelius, Frank Member of Board of Appeals 1926 120Homelius, Frank H. Member of zoning commission 1925 97Homelius, Frank H. President of zoning board of appeals 1926 139Homelius, Frank, sr. Tore down old fire house bell tower 8-8-1931 141Homelius, Henry Tore down old fire house bell tower 8-8-1931 141Homelius, William H. Tore down old fire house bell tower 8-8-1931 141Honeck, Charles H. Built houses 1904 50Honeck, Charles H. Built houses 1904 51Honeck, Charles H. Appointed to sewer commission 1909 59Honeck, Charles H. On unemployment committee 1921 156Honeck, Charles H. Named to executive committee 1921 245Honeck, Charles H. Chamber of Commerce director 1917 264Honeck, Charles H. Association director 1919 281Honeck, Henry Member of zoning commission 1925 97Hood, Charles Newton Father attended Yates Academy 12-21-1929 80Hood, Isaac On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Hood, James Fife player 11-17-1934 183Hooker Genesee County votes for Assemblyman 1904 203Hooker, Alva J. Candidate for Assembly 1905 107Hooker, S. Percy Candidate for Assembly 1905 107Hooker, S. Percy Became State Senator 1906 120Hooker, S. Percy Succeeded by Fred B. Parker 1906 132

Hooker, Samuel Percy Assembly candidate 1906 155Hooper House In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Hooper, Daniel Had liquor license 10-10-1931 158Hooper, David Proprietor of Hooper House 11-10-1934 192Hoopes, Charles E. Sewer engineer 1909 201Hoover, Solomon Will approved 1906 135Hopkins, D. C. Sleigh racing 1910 212Hopkins, Obadiah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Hopkins, Obadiah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Hopwood, Mrs. Jule Left trust fund for J. Allen & Mrs. Julia Jones 1929 65Horn, Adam Resigned from Johnston Harvester Company 1909 59Horni, M/M Ray Woodchuck in the snow 12-8-1945 241Horowitz Shirt Factory Moved to Batavia 1919 64Horowitz, Joseph Shirt factory started 1919 199Horsch, Anthony Police officer assaulted by Thomas McGrath 1904 52Horsch, Patrolman Tale of a vagrant 1-24-1914 26Horton, Mrs. John Miller Guest of DAR 1916 159Hosmer, Clarence F. Resigned from YMCA 1926 154Hosmer, Clarence F. Resigned from YMCA 1926 248Hosmer, F. A. Wheat harvest 1921 136Hosmer, Walter Lumber sawed by Wade Brothers 1900 97Hotchkiss, S. E. Livingston County historian 4-23-1949 285Hotel Richmond Automobile parties stopped 1901 132Hotel Richmond Site of Kiwanis meeting 9-21-1946 248Hotel Richmond Dr. F. S. Winslow spoke at a meeting 1936 251Hotel Richmond Guest speaker 1917 262Hotel Richmond Hosted meeting 1932 263Hotel Richmond Kiwanis meeting 4-26-1947 266Hotel Richmond Hosted business meeting 1937 267Hotel Richmond Famous guest 1939 282Hottois, Edward L. Scoutmaster at No. Bergen Presbyterian Church 11-22-1930 99Hough Buildings west of Walnut St. bridge 10-2-1901 9Hough, A. G. Worthington Palmer beat his record 1900 3Hough, A. J. Retaining wall injunction upheld 1905 98Hough, Andrew G. Land taken for sewage plant 1911 118Hough, Andrew J. Prevented from building wall 1905 110Hough, Arthur G. Played in golf tournament 1900 105Hough, Arthur G. On Board of Education 1926 139Hough, Arthur G. Sold building 1916 174Hough, Arthur G. President of Stafford Country Club 1929 195Hough, Arthur G. Director of Federal Reserve Bank 1924 197Hough, Arthur G. Succeeded by Charles A. Hamilton 1922 265Hough, Patrick Foreman for best section of RR 1900 97Houghton, Edward Opera House manager 1905 90Houghton, Edward Opened Wonderland Arcade 1906 170Houghton, Edward Batavia actor 1904 203Houghton, Edward Managed Dellinger Theater 1900 228Houghton, Edwin Leases Dellinger Opera House 1904 49Houghton, Edwin Managed Dellinger Theater 1904-5 225Houghton, M/M Edward Members of Batavia Dramatic Club 1905 89Houseknecht, Clarence Captained basketball team 1900 225

Houseknecht, Clarence J. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Houseknecht, S. L. Made ice rink with Elmer Cook 1904 52Houseknecht, S. L. Built ice skating rink 1904 204Housel Bank Closes 4-6-1929 45Hovey, F. A. Opened store 1921 243Howard, Albert Tompkins Nebraska politician 11-24-1934 183Howard, Charles H. 25yrs ago - president of Batavia Bicycle Club 2-5-1910 23Howard, Charles W. Toy story 12-29-1945 242Howard, H. U. On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Howard, H. U. At Board of Education meeting 11-14-1931 167Howard, H. U. Albert Tompkins Howard's uncle 11-24-1934 183Howard, Miss Encie Perley Married Milton R. Miller 1911 218Howard, Miss May M. Composed a march 1901 131Howard, Richard Shot a large hawk 11-7-1931 163Howard, Royal T. Albert Tompkins Howard's uncle 11-24-1934 183Howard, Thomas M. Father of Albert Tompkins Howard 11-24-1934 183Howard, W. Edward To manage Batavia Clippers 1941 5Howe, Clarence H. Sold Batavia business 1924 209Howe, Dr. Samuel G. Spoke at laying of corner stone for State School for Blind 11-29-1930 94Howe, George Died 1901 113Howe, Ira Tall corn 1901 149Howe, Ira Retired 1926 150Howe, Lyman H. Movies shown in Batavia 1914 62Howe, Lyman H. Had traveling movie show 1914 193Howe, Michiga Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Howell, Albert B., jr. Alfred University student 2-22-1947 262Howell, David 90 and still active 8-28-1931 146Howell, David Oat seeds missed their mark 12-5-1931 172Howland, Miss Lydia Wedding gown on display 10-13-1934 189Hoxie, Al With Wild West show 7-11-1931 133Hoxie, Jack Brother of Al Hoxie 7-11-1931 133Hoyt, Mrs. Isabel Elected president of women's club 1935 214Hoyt, William B. Bought Joseph Ellicott mansion 1911 135Hubbard, Moses Furniture made by Moses Chapin 7-18-1931 132Hubbard, Rufus On liquor commission 10-10-1931 158Hudson, Earl E. House near tree struck by lightning 6-6-1931 122Hudson, Henry Injured at work 1919 199Huey, W. H. Store burned 1921 136Huffcut, J. H. Indian schools superintendent 1905 239Hugh Miller Company In receivership 1910 107Hughes, Charles E. Spoke at Odd Fellows' 1916 165Hughes, Charles Evans Candidate for President 1916 254Hughes, Gov. Charles E. Visited Batavia 1910 214Hughes, Mrs. Alice E. One of a sextet born to M/M James Bushnell 12-21-1929 80Hugo, Francis M. Visited Batavia 1916 113Hugo, Francis M. Guest at fair 1916 153Hume Farm house burned 1916 258Hume, James Property burned 1929 195Hume, James H. Member of Child Welfare Board 1915 105Hume, James H. Farmer's estate 1916 155Hume, James H. Elected to committee 1937 262

Hummel, Dr. E. E. Bought practice from Dr. William Parker 1899 58Humphery, Mrs. Robert Chairman of Atcawana tray committee 9-28-1929 69Humphrey, Miss Marian S. Died 1929 209Humphrey, Mrs. H. A. Succeeded by Mrs. John Knight 1927 263Humphrey, Mrs. Hannah Member of State School board 1898 207Humphrey, Robert Had tall hollyhock 8-1-1931 138Hunn, Mrs. W. Henry Daughter of Mrs. William Trow 9-27-1930 85Hunn, Oliver T. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Hunn, William Henry Charter member of Upton Post G.A.R. 10-24-1931 162Hunn, William Henry Commander of Upton Post G.A.R. 1924 197Hunt, Charles Grew large cucumber 1909 59Hunt, David Had liquor license 10-10-1931 158Hunt, M/M Orren C. Golden anniversary 1936 258Hunt, Mrs. Elmer Received cable from son 1942 272Hunt, Walter Sent cable to his mother 1942 272Hunt, William Attica Prison warden 1935 214Hunter, James Inmate is "author" 12-9-1911 25Huntington, James H. Law partnership with George W. Babcock 1899 56Huntington, James H. Admitted to bar 1899 57Huntington, James H. Lawyer 1895 239Huntley Manufacturing Co. Walter M. Buchholtz president 1900 239Huntley, Byron E. Left money to YMCA 1906 159Huntley, Byron E. Terms of will 1906 170Huntley, Byron E. Succeeded by Edward C. Atwater 1906 174Huntley, Byron E. Bought property for YMCA 1900 239Huntley, Byron, E. Died 1906 155Huntley, Miss F. J. Gift to YWCA 1911 117Huntley, Miss Frances Left estate 1916 124Huntley, Miss Frances J. Sister of Byron E. Huntley 1906 159Hussey, Thomas F. Items owned for many years 1-26-1929 38Hutchenson, E. M. Disciplinarian at State School for the Blind 1895 225Hutchins, Dr. Horace H. Honorary president of homeopathy institute 1918 208Hutchins, Dr. Horace S. Attended Colgate University meeting 1919 64Hutchins, Dr. N. S. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Hutchinson, H. J. Cast member "Powhatan" 1899 56Huyck, William F. From mayor to deputy AG 1911 159Huyck, William F. Succeeded by Ernest Townsend 1925 215Huyck, William F. Succeeded by Ernest Townsend 1-17-1925 227Hyde, Cpl. William Body returned to Batavia 1921 243Hyde, Edwin J. Died 1905 98I. O. G. T. 40 attend meeting 1894 55I. O. O. F. Hall Dance for servicemen 1919 283Indian Falls Potato harvest 1899 56Indian Falls Effort to develop power from falls 1919 64Indian Falls Bridge taken down 1901 149Indian Falls Dandelions in bloom 1911 175Indian Falls Effort to develop hydro power 1919 199Indian Falls Early flowers 1898 207Indian Falls New doctor 1895 239Indian Falls Potato price 1917 260Indian Falls Methodist Church Anniversary 1942 275

Ingalsbe, Ernest P. Basom town clerk 11-23-1931 168Ingalsbe, Mrs. Frank Large geranium 5-13-1922 205Ingham University Memorial unveiled 1922 279Ingles, Charles Real name of Frederick Loewe 3-22-1947 264Ingram University Furnishings sold 1895 228Ingram University Teacher died 1905 231International RR Was sued 1909 211International Sunshine Society, The Held meeting 1926 117Iroquois Hotel Was National Hotel 1899 57Iroquois Indians Brief history 10-4-1930 86Irwin, Will Lectured in Batavia 1929 195Isenberg, Robert Active boy scout 1936 256Italian Imperial Concert Band Marched in patriotic parade 1917 267J. Hamilton & Son In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Jack, J. M. Caught large fish 1901 153Jacks, J. Corwin Apple grower 1904 203Jackson Junior High School Basketball league 1937 262Jackson School Opened 1929 283Jackson Street Diner Breakfast Club story 11-9-1946 254Jackson Street Diner Owner gets pussywillow and a woodchuck 3-29-1947 265Jackson, Bert Robber tries to escape 1909 59Jackson, Dale Wins dead stick landing contest 1-12-1929 35Jackson, Dr. A. P. Died 1910 98Jackson, Eleanor In speaking contest 1924 210Jacksonville Brief history 4-23-1949 285Jameson, Wallace Offered services to government 1918 208Jane & Sarah Warren Mem. Home Donated by M/M George H. Warren 1926 118Jasper, Arthur Caught large fish 1923 208Jefferson, Joseph Father of Thomas Jefferson, actor 1909 53Jefferson, Joseph Father of Thomas Jefferson 1909 201Jefferson, Thomas Actor played in Batavia 1909 53Jefferson, Thomas Actor in Batavia play 1909 201Jell-O Bedspread from sugar sack string 11-23-1946 255Jell-O Company Merger approved 1925 89Jell-O Company Has sales agents in Denmark 11-29-1930 94Jemison, Mary "White Woman of the Genesee" 10-20-1934 190Jemison, Mary "White Woman of the Genesee" 7-5-1947 280Jenks, Howard P. Rabbits in sand trap 8-22-1931 145Jermy, Arthur Found unusual butternut 10-27-1934 191Jermyn, William T. Le Roy Airport manager 1942 272Jerome, Miss Mary Rose Left houses to Sisters of Mercy 1916 149Jerome, Miss Rose A. Died 1916 136Jewell, E. M. Member of pharmacy board 1901 153Johannes, Mrs. John Met Mrs. Calvin Coolidge 8-1-1931 138John Glade & Sons Replaced court house windows 1906 113John Robinson Circus Visited Batavia 1926 123Johnson, A. B. Family prominent in Grange 11-15-1930 100Johnson, Charles F. Large potato 1909 60Johnson, Dr. Considered buying car 1904 52Johnson, Dr. W. D. Purchased Ford from Ralph C. Williams 1910 3Johnson, Dr. W. D. Bought new automobile 1909 53

Johnson, Dr. W. D. Moved to Batavia 1900 106Johnson, Dr. William D. Bought Mockford farm 1905 90Johnson, Dr. William D. Bought automobile 1909 201Johnson, Dr. William D. Apple grower 1904 203Johnson, Dr. William D. Headed medical society 1930 214Johnson, Dr. William D. Presented radio health talks 1931 251Johnson, Dr. William D. Spoke on water supply 1937 263Johnson, Dr. William D. 50th anniversary 1942 277Johnson, Frank Contested indian election 1926 153Johnson, Frank W. Son of W. Scott Johnson 12-27-1930 91Johnson, George Grandson of A. B. Johnson 11-15-1930 100Johnson, George A. Kiwanis member 4-26-1947 266Johnson, George F. Died 1926 135Johnson, J. G. Old greeting card found in attic 10-5-1946 250Johnson, James Found iron ore? 1901 132Johnson, John G. Late justice remember by officials 1-24-1914 26Johnson, Lavern H. YMCA physical instructor 1921 173Johnson, M/M Melville Ausgustus Hosted evening reception. M/M Frank Hiscott attended 12-7-1901 19Johnson, Mrs. Polly Great-grandmother of Charles Artman 10-5-1946 250Johnson, O. D. Started stamping works 1905 98Johnson, Osa Leighty Explorer visited Batavia 1937 278Johnson, Ralph D. Represented by George D. Ogden 11-23-1931 168Johnson, Rev. Cyrus A. Died 1921 160Johnson, Rev. Cyrus A. Pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church 1904 204Johnson, Robert Firewood contract 1900 225Johnson, W. Harvey Shot by Patrick Nugent 1895 239Johnson, W. Harvey Succeeded by Walter W. Buxton 1895 239Johnson, W. Scott Does late plowing 12-27-1930 91Johnsonburg Home of vegetarian cat 9-26-1931 152Johnson-Jeffries Fight pictures at opera house 1910 101Johnston Harvester Company Cash from abroad 10-21-1899 1Johnston Harvester Company Brief history 4-13-1929 46Johnston Harvester Company Large shipment 1904 51Johnston Harvester Company Employee Bradford Burroughs goes to law school 1914 61Johnston Harvester Company George Roth in Europe 1914 61Johnston Harvester Company Mower tried on George Lilkendie farm 9-13-1930 83Johnston Harvester Company Control passed to Massey-Harris 1910 95Johnston Harvester Company President Atwater died 1910 109Johnston Harvester Company Elected president, vice-president and secretary 1910 109Johnston Harvester Company Built additions to factory 1911 114Johnston Harvester Company Increased capital stock 1911 117Johnston Harvester Company Held parade in Batavia 1901 120Johnston Harvester Company Purchased land 1911 123Johnston Harvester Company President Lyman M. Jones knighted 1911 124Johnston Harvester Company Bought property 1911 132Johnston Harvester Company President died 1906 155Johnston Harvester Company Business good 1916 155Johnston Harvester Company Exhitit won grand prize 1911 160Johnston Harvester Company 1100 employees 1916 165Johnston Harvester Company Employment up 1916 169Johnston Harvester Company Employees benefit from will 1906 170

Johnston Harvester Company New advertising manager 1911 175Johnston Harvester Company Employment 1903 207Johnston Harvester Company New office opened 1914 210Johnston Harvester Company High employment 1916 216Johnston Harvester Company Agent transferred to Batavia 1899-1900 225Johnston Harvester Company New employee 1895 228Johnston Harvester Company Sent reapers to Russia 1895 233Johnston Harvester Company President bought property for YMCA 1900 239Johnston Harvester Company Sounded weather signals 1900 239Johnston Harvester Company Employees struck 1916 245Johnston Harvester Company 1,100 on payroll 1916 254Johnston Harvester Company Record employment level 1916 255Johnston Harvester Company Machines sent to Russia 1917 260Johnston Harvester Company Workers strike 1917 269Johnston Harvester Company Became Massey Harris 1917 277Johnston Harvester Company Flag raising 1917 286Jonathan Green gravel pit Remains of an indian found 1919 63Jones, Allen B. Auto trip to visit boyhood home 10-28-1916 29Jones, Delos M. Commander of Upton Post G.A.R. 10-24-1931 162Jones, J. Allen Beneficiary of trust fund 1929 65Jones, John H. First supervisor of Leicester 6-27-1931 129Jones, Louis H. Succeeded Andrew H. Beman 1914 193Jones, Louis R. Appointed manager of American Express 1914 61Jones, Mrs. Julia Footman Beneficiary of trust fund 1929 65Jones, Mrs. Mary Scouts fixed house roof 11-22-1930 99Jones, Oliver E. YMCA general secretary 1900 239Jones, William Shot crane 1899 56Joseph Hamilton & Son Built Caledonia monument 1899 57Joseph Horowitz & Sons Moved to Batavia 1919 63Joseph Horowitz & Sons Open shirt factory 1919 64Joseph Horowitz & Sons Ready to start operations 1919 64Joseph Horowitz & Sons Workers on strike 1937 269Joseph Horowitz & Sons Strike ended 1937 270Joslyn, Homer Killed in gypsum mine 1905 101Joyce, Col. John A. Lived in Batavia sanitarium 3-14-1925 238Judd, Douglas D. At war in France 1917 273Judd, Everest A. Opens law office 1904 50Judd, Everest A. Laid out golf links 1899 57Judd, Everest A. Organized Stafford Country Club 1921 113Judd, Everest A. Secretary of Stafford golf club 1921 127Judd, Everest A. Reappointed 1921 135Judd, Everest A. Governor of Stafford Country Club 1924 197Judd, Everest A. Gave land for East Ave. extension 1924 197Judd, F. I. Snipe hunting with Sheriff Pixley & David Clark 10-26-1901 10Judd, F. I. Apple harvest 1911 156Judd, Franklin I. Silver medal for apples 1904 203Judd, Lawrence Visited Kentucky cave 5-9-1931 112Judd, M.M Everest A. Parents of Lawrence Judd 5-9-1931 112Judd, Mark On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Judge, Thomas Wins Farm Bureau prize 1925 3Judson, Miss Cornelia Head of female depart of Stafford Seminary - 1853 5-16-1931 115

Junior Home Bureau Organized 1930 217Junior Hospital Auxiliary Sponsored show 1941 252Kale, John Has letter about Dr. Ziba Hamilton 7-11-1931 133Kalkiewicz, Anthony Lester Nesmith on jury convicting him 1929 33Kalligan, M. J. Owned Batavia companies 1905 228Kams, John 80 year old shuns circus and movies 9-25-1929 69Kane, James Built RR motor car 1911 131Kavanaugh, Arthur E. Army draftees 1929 66Kayes, Perry D. Managed Metropolitan Life 1924 197Kazel, Mrs. John Former Miss Pauline Schwingel 4-26-1947 266Kazmayer, Rev. Robert Young pastor 10-20-1934 190Kearns, Jack Managed Jack Dempsey 1921 153Keedwell, Rev. Alexander N. Used George Staples water to baptize 11-15-1930 100Keenan, John H. Bought Eagle Hotel 1911 120Keeney, Nicholas B. Remembers the William Henry Harrison campaign 11-9-1929 75Keeney, Nicholas B. Died 1905 109Kellar Mysterious hole in floor 9-21-1901 7Keller, Allen Busy taxidermist 1914 62Keller, Arnold President of Batavia Gun Club 1926 127Keller, Helen Visited Batavia 1926 244Keller, Helen Visited Batavia 1926 246Keller, M. Arnold Caretaker of Godfrey's Pond 1941 244Kellogg, Charles Has wooden shoes from Holland 3-16-1929 43Kelly & Cornwell New law partnership 1941 246Kelly, Col. William President of power company 1942 263Kelly, Frank H. Rural carrier 1910 98Kelly, Frank M. Retired postman 1909 201Kelly, James L. Joined law firm 1906 174Kelly, James L. Formed law partnership 1941 246Kelly, James L. Banned jalopy races 1941 250Kelly, James L. Republican candidate 1937 277Kelly, James L. DA Received threatening letter 1919 63Kelly, Rev. T. Bernard Presents annual financial report 1922 3Kelly, Rev. T. Bernard Organized Holy Name Society 1922 260Kelly, Rev. T. Bernard Presented financial report 1922 271Kelsey, Deforest Sold beans 1899 56Kelsey, Deforest Sister visited 1901 159Kelsey, Homer N. On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Kelsey, Miss Viola Succeeded Charles F. Lewis 1911 136Kelsey, O. B. On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Kelsey, Otto Visited Batavia 1901 135Kemp, B. George Shot carp 1901 124Kemp, Eugene Brother of Mrs. S. R. De Long 10-27-1934 191Kemp, M/M N. J. House wrecked in gas explosion 1916 150Kemp, M/M N. J. House exploded 1916 247Kemp, Rev. Charles E. St. Mary's Church - Silver Springs 11-24-1934 184Kemp, W. W. Brother of Mrs. S. R. De Long 10-27-1934 191Kendall, Dawson J. Batavia policeman 5-17-1947? 271Kendall, Mrs. Dawson J. Shoots foxes 1941 5Kennedy, Charles Saved children 1925 107Kennedy, John Reminiscenses of former Batavian 9-11-1926 31

Kennedy, Thomas J. Bought automobile 1911 114Kenny, Adelaide K. Equipment sold 1916 150Kenny, Mrs. Adelaide Donated to Batavia Hospital 1900 228Kenny, Mrs. Adelaide R. Bequeathed money for St. James Church 1905 89Kenny, Mrs. Adelaide R. Sold Johnston Harvester Co. stock 1910 95Kenny, Mrs. Adelaide R. Created fund for St. James Church building 6-6-1931 122Kenny, Mrs. Adelaide Richmond Died, daughter of Dean Richmond 1905 231Kenny, Mrs. Adelaide Richmond Left money for church 1905 233Kenny, Mrs. Adelaide Richmond Aunt of Watts L. Richmond 1925 242Kenyon, Lyell School bus driver 11-22-1941 219Kenyons' Grocery, Crockery Advertised in 1878 Progressive Batavian 3-29-1947 265Keogh, Michael H. Has old English arithmetic text book 10-28-1916 29Keogh, Mrs. M. H. Member of Child Welfare Board 1915 105Keppin, E. C. Operated old flour mill 12-15-1934 186Kerber, A. G. Father of Charles Kerber 1904 52Kerber, Charles Returned from Philippines 1904 52Keyser, Elby Candidate for Batavia mayor 1941 248Keyser, W. Elby Batavia public works superintendent 1941 244Keyser, W. Elby Batavia mayor 1936 254Keyser, W. Elby Batavia mayor 1942 277Keyser, William E. Sends for traffic expert w/Mayor Mahaney 1937 4Kibbe, Harry S. Played in golf tournament 1900 105Kidder, Earl Barns burned 1911 139Kilburn, Arthur S. Succeeds Edson R. Fuller as YMCA president 1927 4Kileen, & Green, Inc. Green bought Kileen 1916 120Kileen, Paul K. Bought out by partner 1916 120Kilner, Herbert Long term in public service 9-5-1931 147Kimball, Willis Apple picker on O. W. Blood place 1899 56Kimberly & Cary Batavia store 5-5-1947 269Kimberly, Miss Hired by Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Kinner, Mrs. Betsey J. Died 1906 173Kinsey, Russell L. Batavia city judge 1920 95Kinsley, Christopher AKA Christopher Klenzle 1894-5 225Kirby, J. Arthur Stamp collector 1932 266Kirby, Rev. William C. Receives Boy Scout award 1937 4Kirby, Rev. William C. Appointed to state committee 1926 255Kirby, Rev. William C. On nominating committee 1932 261Kirchoff, W. E., jr. Developed gladioli - Mrs. Alice Fisher 1916 140Kirkham, C. Cabinet shop burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Kirsch, Frank A. Waited for desired license number 2-9-1929 28Kittredge, Emerson D. Son of George F. Kittredge 11-7-1931 163Kittredge, George F. Letter from Charles Darwin 11-7-1931 163Kittredge, Linus E. Grandson of George F. Kittredge 11-7-1931 163Kiwanis Lt. Gov. of Kiwanis visited Batavia 1926 159Kiwanis Pastor had article in magazine 11-24-1934 183Kiwanis Club Potato show 1929 195Kiwanis Club New president 1929 196Kiwanis Club Sponsored Christmas tree 1925 241Kiwanis Club Rev. Alexander Corti led Silver Creek club 9-14-1946 247Kiwanis Club Provided own entertainment 9-21-1946 248Kiwanis Club Member attended wrong meeting 10-19-1946 252

Kiwanis Club Tie story 1-11-1947 260Kiwanis Club Colorful ties 4-26-1947 266Kiwanis Club Guest speaker 1937 273Klein, Ralph V. Bought Batavia business 1924 209Kleindienst, Carl G. Sheriff had pheasant story 11-9-1946 254Klenzle, Christopher Robber 1894-5 225Kleps, Albert F. Chairman of Elks 25th anniversary 1930 217Kleps, Albert F. State Elks leader 1927 277Kleps, Ralph N. Spoke at Democratic rally 1936 253Klett, John Engineer in train wreck 2-16-1929 39Klimitz, Edward Retires from New York Central RR 2-23-1929 40Klinger, Majorie Married Donald Babcock in an airplane 12-14-1929 79Klug, William Caused fire 1915 108Kneale, W. C. Caught rattlesnake 1911 140Knickenberg, F. W. Got contract for first state road 1906 128Knickerbocker, Glenn F. Chairman of advisory board 1919 209Knight, John Bankruptcy referee 1900 97Knight, John Spoke at Labor Day picnic 1920 109Knight, John State bill for flood control 1919 283Knight, Mrs. John On State School for the Blind board 1927 263Knight, Sen. John Had article in state bar association bulletin 11-22-1930 99Knight, Sen. John Addressed Labor Day celebration 9-5-1931 147Knights of Columbus Bought Cr. Hutchins' home 1920 108Knights of Columbus Built addition 1921 176Knights Templar Batavian appointed leader 1929 195Knights Templar Batavia Commandery honored 1927 269Knights Templar New commander 1932 275Knight's Templar Entertained State School students 1920 212Knill, George F. Tore down old fire house bell tower 8-8-1931 141Knitter, George Spanish War veteran 1901 113Koch, Samuel Accompanied C. M. Haitz 11-17-1934 183Koester, Dr. C. C. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Kohl, Normal Unusual butternut 10-6-1934 189Kramer, Albert Hunting with Burt Westcott 1899 56Kraus, Frank T. Killed by tree 1899 57Krause, Charles Testimonial dinner 1929 211Krauss, Andrew Pheasants lived in back yard 2-7-1925 232Krauss, Richard Lived in 104 year old building 9-12-1931 148Kreiger, Harry Owned New Dellinger Theater 1926 255Kresge Building project 1926 218Krieger, Wolf Opened junk shop 1900 98Krull, William Butcher has contest 2-16-1929 39Kurtz, Frank Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Kustas, James Bought business 1925 215Kustas, James G. Donated to Red Cross 1941 259Kustas, James J. Attended baseball game 9-21-1946 248Kustas, Louis Bought store 1905 231La Fountain, Charles H. Tunneled through snow 1895 233LaBounty, Frank L. Chairman of recreation commission 1922 273Lackawanna RR Bridge replaced 1927 265Ladd, Carlton E. Remember snow storm 1-31-1925 230

Ladd, E. A. New principal of Batavia High School 1902 207Lafayette Hotel Operator leased hotel 1919 199LaFayette Lunch Free soup for needy 1930 241Lafler, Jr., William Enlisted in Army 1899 56LaFountain, Harry Driver for Bob Fitzsimmons 6-25-1938 206LaFountain, Walter Brother of Harry LaFountain 6-25-1938 206Laird, Mrs. Curtis Appointed court clerk 1921 132Laird, Mrs. Grace Lowe Appointed surragate's stenographer 1900 90Lakeside Construction Co. Laid pipe line 1926 249Lally, M. L. Retired 1914 62Lambert, Joseph Shot owl 1921 256Lamont Old flour mill 12-15-1934 186Lamont, Daniel S. Secretary of War stopped in Batavia 1895 231Lampke, William Perfect apples 1910 105Lane, Louis B. President of Republican club 1900 231Langdon, Horace On liquor commission 10-10-1931 158Langworthy, Frank Formed real estate business 1900 96Langworthy, Milo B. Formed real estate business 1900 96Langworthy, Milo B. Property purchased for jail 1901 176Lapp Electrical Manufacturing Co. Approved in Le Roy 1916 258Lapp Electrical Manufacturing Co. Burglary attempt 1926 259Lapp Insulator Co. Increased capital stock 1930 215Larkin, Justice George A. Trial judge 1930 or 31 81Larkin, Thomas W. Bought Le Roy Plow Co. 1916 118Lathrop, Frank E. Has old ledger 7-18-1931 132Lathrop, H. E. John Wilkes Booth burial site a mystery 2-21-1925 234Lathrop, Julia Clifford Humanitarian 9-27-1930 85Lathrop, M/M Jay Aunt & Uncle of Julia Lathrop 9-27-1930 85Lathrop, M/M William Parents of Julia Lathrop 9-27-1930 85Latta, John W. Died. Sued for part of Catherine White estate 9-26-1931 152Lattimer, Rev. E. H. Appointed district elder 1899 57Lattimer, Rev. E. H. Was Le Roy pastor 1-24-1925 229Lattimore, S. A. "Tonawanda Creek water pure" 1906 173Law, Almond Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Lawrence, A. F. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Lawrence, A. R. Hydro-electric development planned 1927 4Lawson, Frank E. Appointed Batavia police justice 1899 55Lawson, Miss Ruth C. Left for New Orleans 1936 248Lay, Donald McLeod Appointed editor of Automobile Exporter 1919 63Lay, George W. Left estate 1904 52Lay, George W. Brother of John F. Lay 1901 155Lay, John F. Died 1901 155Lay, John F. At Board of Education meeting 11-14-1931 167Lay, Mrs. Harry M. DAR reception 1899 57Layden, James Has Confederate Reserve note 1-26-1929 38Le Roy Train wreck 1922 3Le Roy Banks merge 1931 4Le Roy Clarence D. Chamberlin visits Le Roy airport 2-23-1929 40Le Roy Amelia Earhart visits Friendship in Teterboro 4-20-1929 47Le Roy Partridges released 1909 53Le Roy House torn down 1899 55

Le Roy Fire in Bissell swamp 1899 55Le Roy Enforcing curfew law 1899 56Le Roy Lampson estate inventory 1899 56Le Roy Telephone cost $1 per month 1899 58Le Roy Resident times package sent round the world 10-5-1929 70Le Roy 3rd no-tax year 1920 90Le Roy Census results 1920 105Le Roy Water works system begun 1915 109Le Roy Gypsum quality poor 1906 113Le Roy Spitting banned 1906 113Le Roy Town hall burned 1911 117Le Roy Ernest Woodward donated land for postoffice 1926 118Le Roy Part of telephone association 1906 127Le Roy Board of Trade incorporated 1906 132Le Roy Train derailed 1901 140Le Roy Site of old school marked 1926 143Le Roy Road work wanted 1911 153Le Roy Oatka Creek improvements 1921 154Le Roy Wants bronze bust of Lemuel M. Wiles 1921 155Le Roy Football game story 11-23-1931 168Le Roy Runaway box car 1901 175Le Roy Sleigh runners put on buses 1916 181Le Roy Successful bittersweet 10-6-1934 189Le Roy Donated flour 1914 193Le Roy Resident leaves large estate 1929 195Le Roy Assistant Secretary of War visited 1929 195Le Roy House burned 1919 199Le Roy Doctor bought automobile 1904 203Le Roy Fifth automobile bought 1904 203Le Roy Apple grower 1904 203Le Roy Hotel owner died 1904 204Le Roy Resident 101yrs old 1908 207Le Roy Grocery stores closed 1918 208Le Roy Pilot looped glider 1935 214Le Roy New supervisor 1925 215Le Roy Business increased stock 1930 215Le Roy Proposed trolley line 1910 217Le Roy New deputy postmaster 1900 225Le Roy Resident appointed supervisor 1-17-1925 227Le Roy Ingram U. sold furnishings 1895 228Le Roy Resident was horticultural society officer 1-31-1925 230Le Roy Resident bought Batavia store 1905 231Le Roy Resident bought wool 1895 236Le Roy Inventor looking for capital 1900 239Le Roy Slective service quota 1940 242Le Roy Resident makes donation 1940 242Le Roy Closed year in black 1931 244Le Roy Jalopy races banned 1941 250Le Roy Collective age of 534 years 10-12-1946 251Le Roy Hard lesson for a couple of boys 11-23-1946 255Le Roy Bedspread from sugar sack string 11-23-1946 255

Le Roy New plant 1916 258Le Roy Burglary attempt 1926 259Le Roy Resident wrote "Brigadoon" 3-22-1947 264Le Roy Fire alarm system considered 1922 264Le Roy School Superintendent given money 1927 265Le Roy Swans in Oatka Creek 4-26-1947 266Le Roy Formerly Northampton 5-5-1947 269Le Roy Draft registrations 1942 269Le Roy Recreation commission formed 1922 273Le Roy Balloon tested 1937 275Le Roy Memorial unveiled 1922 279Le Roy First women assessor 1944 281Le Roy Democrats won 1934 283Le Roy Approved DST 1939 283Le Roy Mayor re-elected 1944 283Le Roy & Pavilion Vigilant Society Dissolved 1921 174Le Roy & Pavilion Vigilant Society Dissolved 1921 258Le Roy Airport Site of training course 1942 272Le Roy Cold Storage Bought company from William S. Page 1909 53Le Roy Gas & Electric Co. Organized 1899 56Le Roy Gas & Electric Co. John H. Ward appointed receiver 1901 119Le Roy Gas & Electric Co. Bought property 1900 239Le Roy High School Graduating class 1913 208Le Roy High School Football defeat 1926 216Le Roy High School Musicians visited Batavia High School 1932 263Le Roy High School Coach hired by Batavia schools 1942 263Le Roy High School Baseball game cancelled 1932 275Le Roy High School Students walked out 1934 281Le Roy High School Lost physical director to Batavia 1924 282Le Roy News Building burned 1905 105Le Roy Patriotic Community Fund Incorporated 1918 208Le Roy Plow Co. Changed hands 1916 118Le Roy Presbyterian Church Centennial 1926 159Le Roy Salt Company A little history 11-16-1929 76Le Roy, Herman Father of Caroline & village of Le Roy 1-11-1947 260Le Roy, Jacob Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Le Roy, Miss Caroline Married Daniel Webster 1-11-1947 260Le Seur, Dr. Horace H. Rotary president 1924 281Le Seur, Dr. Horace H. Secretary of physicians club 1919 282Le Seur, Dr. J. W. Succeeded by Dr. M. W. Townsend 1901 139Le Seur, Dr. J. W. In charge of infantile paralysis 1916 140Le Seur, Dr. John W. Tried to stop trolley operation 1904 52Le Seur, Dr. John W. Appointed to sewer commission 1909 59Le Seur, Dr. John W. Elected president of medical society 1914 62Le Seur, Dr. John W. Residence sold to YMCA 1911 123Le Seur, Dr. John W. State School doctor 1906 124Le Seur, Dr. John W. Lead medical society 1914 193Le Seur, James A. In Taft inauguration parade 1909 53Le Seur, James A. Appointed bicycle sidepath commissioner 1899 58Le Seur, James A. Baseball remembrance 11-16-1929 76Le Seur, James A. Batavia city attorny 1920 95

Le Seur, James A. Director Odd Fellows' Home 1916 139Le Seur, James A. Mushroom harvest 1906 156Le Seur, James A. Batavia judge 3-14-1925 238Le Seur, Miss margaret Director of YWCA 1920 95Le Seur, Miss Margaret Hutchins Secretary of YWCA 1921 169Leadley Woods Motor Corp. Cars destroyed in fire 1925 89Leadley, Drug Company Bought store from Edwin D. Reeves 1895 236Leadley, Edward H. Chamber of Commerce president 1917 264Leadley, Edward J. Appointed gardening committee 1917 266Leadley-Woods Garage destroyed 1925 90Lear, Clarence B. Killed in WWI 1921 156Leavenworth, E. W. Commissioner - State School building site 4-12-1947 267Lee, Frank (Turnkey) Tramp found in T. J. Dailey's woods 2-2-1929 37Lee, Miss Carrie Trip to Tucson 12-14-1929 79Lee, Robert Got ferry license 7-25-1931 137Lee, Roswell M. Horse race with J. R. McLaughlin & H. Mutschler 11-16-1901 16Leedom, Henry A. Employed 150 men 1925 102Leedom, M/M H. A. Gave benefit party 1920 108Lehigh Valley RR Drills well 1904 51Lehigh Valley RR Roundhouse torn down 1899 56Lehigh Valley RR Ordered to build connecting switch 1920 109Lehigh Valley RR Workers strike 1901 127Lehigh Valley RR Train derailed 1901 140Lehigh Valley RR Block signals installed 1901 143Lehigh Valley RR Closed office 1901 149Lehigh Valley RR Fair story 10-6-1934 189Lehigh Valley RR Long train 1909 210Lehigh Valley RR Crossing eliminated 1929 211Lehigh Valley RR Hearing to eliminate RR crossing 1930 212Lehigh Valley RR Train carried the Secretary of War 1895 231Lehigh Valley RR Train wreck 1922 271Lehman, Charles F., jr. Operetta lead singer 1922 266Leicester Short history 3-9-1929 42Leicester Brief history 6-27-1931 129Leicester Formerly Moscow 5-5-1947 269Leigh, Earl Received blood from Michael Colonna 11-7-1931 163Leitner, Trooper P. K. Spoke to auxiliary police 1942 264Lent, Capt. John Husband of Lydia Howland 10-13-1934 189Lent, David D. Was partner with E. Kirby Calkins 1899 57Lent, David D. Bought Spirit of the Times 1895 239Leonard, David Batavia barber 1-19-1952 223Leonard, Jacob Batavia barber 1-19-1952 223Leonard, Joh B. Died 1920 107Leonard, John B. President of Exempt Firemen 1916 174LeSeur, James A. President of bar association 1925 215LeSeur, James A. Told to fight rate increase 1921 250LeSeur, James A. Bicyclist 5-24-1947 270LeSeur, Miss Margaret Hutchins YWCA secretary 1921 216LeSeur, Miss Margaret Hutchins Secretary of San Francisco YMCA 1921 255LeSeur, Miss Suzanne DAR representative 1942 260Lester, Miss Frances Opera cast member 1900 239

Letchworth Park Statue of Mary Jemison 10-20-1934 190Letchworth Park Celebrated CCC anniversary 1937 264LeTena's Wild Animal Circus Owned by Andrew McPhee 12-22-1930 92Levenworth Bros. Used cards for advertising 10-26-1946 253Lewellyn, Constable Called by C. F. Apthorp 7-24-1915 27Lewis, Charles F. Died 1926 135Lewis, Charles F. Succeeded by Viola Kelsey 1911 136Lewis, Dr. F. Park Attended Paris conference 12-5-1931 172Lewis, Dr. F. Park Son of John W. Lewis 10-20-1934 190Lewis, Enoch Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Lewis, Evan Good oat crop 1916 149Lewis, Fred A. In 1890 - chosen sec. of Batavia Cemetary Assoc. 2-5-1910 23Lewis, Fred A. Replaced by George MacDonald 1900 90Lewis, Fred A. Opened law office 1915 107Lewis, Jasper B. Died 1921 117Lewis, Jasper B. Resigned 1916 150Lewis, Jasper B. Retired 1916 174Lewis, Jasper B. Retired 1916 258Lewis, John W. President of State School board 10-20-1934 190Lewis, Loren L. State Senator 1870 - 1873 2-5-1910 23Lewis, Miss Mary A. Replaced by Mrs. Grace Lowe Laird 1900 90Lewis, O. S. Raised potatoes 10-17-1931 161Lewis, Rev. Willis M. Trained as Army chaplain 1942 279Lewis, Walter C. Took possession of Genesee Light & Power 1909 60Libby, Eben Built barn on County Farm in Varysburg 6-13-1931 126Libby, William Built barn on County Farm in Varysburg 6-13-1931 126Liberty Street Lumber & Coal Proprietor story 11-9-1946 254Liebsch, Paul Florist has blooming banana plant 1899 56Lilkendie, George Mower tried on his farm 9-13-1930 83Lima Home of Methodist Genesee Wesleyan Seminary 2-3-1951 221Lime Rock St. Anthony's rector went to California 2-28-1925 235Lincoln School Lost to East School 1930 214Lincoln, John Succeeded by George Stickney 1901 181Lincoln, Mrs. E. P. Had unusual potaotes 11-10-1934 192Lincoln, Otis M. Alexander supervisor 1919 199Linden Evaporator burned 1911 155Linden Mill burned 1901 176Linden Dentist died 1906 176Linden New postmaster 1914 193Linden Formerly Gad Pouch 5-5-1947 269Lindley, George W. Heavy hog 1926 176Lindsay Attica Prison guard waits for escapee 8-28-1931 146Lininger, Miss Bernice County lab technician 1935 217Little Beard Seneca Indian Chief 1-24-1925 229Little Canada Buggy sold 1929 195Little Canada Formerly Bennett's Mills 5-5-1947 269Livingston, John Wanted to form separate state 9-19-1931 151Livingston, Joseph, Sr. Inherited building from Thurston Livingston 11-24-1934 184Livingston, Thurston Built old Medina building 11-24-1934 184Livingston, William Son of Thurston Livingston 11-24-1934 184Lloyd, Harold Movie at Family Theater 1922 3

Local History Club Wanted Holland Land Office cleaned 1936 244Locke, Carl Frank Thomas thought it was his dog 1-24-1925 229Locke, Carl F. Bought Stafford hotel 1911 160Locke, William H. Fire chief received badge 1905 233Lockport & Ontario Power Co. Has good salesman 12-28-1929 88Lockwood, Clara & Walter Children of M/M Walter Lockwood 10-24-1931 162Lockwood, M/M Walter Visited Perry 10-24-1931 162Lockwood, Mrs. Anna Mother of Walter Lockwood 10-24-1931 162Loder, Adolph Hunting trip 11-23-1931 168Loewe, Frederick Wrote "Brigadoon" 3-22-1947 264Longfellow, Frank IRS investigator talks with Rev. Coll. Willis 1932 4Loomis & Brown Bought hops 1894-5 225Loomis, Justin Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Lord, Dr. A. D. Superintendent of State School for Blind 4-12-1947 267Lord, Dr. Asa D. First superintendent of State School for Blind 11-29-1930 94Lord, Mrs. Asa D. Second superintendent of State School for Blind 11-29-1930 94Lord, Rev. Asa D. First State School superintendent 3-7-1925 237Lord, William 25yrs ago - names on honor roll 2-5-1910 23Lord, William Sold beans 1899 56Lord, William Sold building 1919 199Losee, Mrs. Great-great grandmother 7-24-1915 27Losee, Richard R. Great-great grandfather 7-24-1915 27Love, William F. Elected to Supreme Court 11-14-1931 167Lowber, John Land used for first union school 12-13-1930 93Lowe, Alexander B. Charter member of labor union 9-5-1931 147Lowe, Edmund Actor photographed by William Boughton 11-14-1931 167Lowe, Miss M. E. Bought business 1900 239Lowman, Lt. Gov. Judge at fair 1925 106Lowman, Lt. Gov. Seymour Spoke at Rotary Club 1926 150Lown, Frank Waited for desired license number 2-9-1929 28Lown, Frank A. President of Batavia Club 1929 195Lown, Guy E. Secretary of Batavia Chamber of Comm. 1935 212Lown, Guy E. Secretary of Merchants' Council 1935 212Lown, Mrs. Frank A. Hospital Assoc. secretary 1924 210Lozee, Frank Struck by lightning 1901 120Lucid, Rev. Harold J. Pastor of St. Joseph's Church 1929 196Ludlow, C. H. Moved voting machine 1899 56Lumley, Rowland J. President of Genesee Co. Agricultural Society 1919 64Lumley, Rowland J. President of agricultural society 1919 199Lundergan, James Managed Holley Standard 1915 217Luplow, Arthur J. Retired policeman 1941 255Lusk, Hilton F. Pilot for California govenor 10-3-1931 157Lusk, Mark Father of Hilton F. Lusk 10-3-1931 157Lusk, Mark S. Put fish in Tonawanda Creek 1901 165Lusk, Mark S. Placed fish 1903 207Luther, John Won Cope-Dowd Cup 1926 124Lyman, Burnham Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Lyman, M. W. Moved voting machine 1899 56Lyman, Sol Barn destroyed 1915 97Lynch, Capt. Timothy Succeeded by Leo G. Wells at Genesee House 1901 117Lynn, Jack Comedian 1916 248

Lyon, Azel Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Lyon, William Irving Home occupied by William Crossman 1916 165Lyon, William Irving Organist 1916 176Lyons, Mrs. Martha Killed in railroad accident 4-12-1947 267Lyttle, Jesse Raised foxes 6-25-1938 206Mabie, Charles A. Jeweler retires 9-5-1931 147MacArthur Stadium Named after the General 1942 262MacArthur Stadium Baseball rough on home life 5-24-1947 270MacArthur Stadium Branch W. Rickey watched work out 1942 274Macaulay, Miss Mary J. Press telegrapher 11-28-1931 171Macaulay, O. J. Brother of Mary J. Macaulay 11-28-1931 171MacDonald, Don E. Awarded patent 1900 89MacDonald, George Genesee County Clerk 9-27-1930 85MacDonald, George Appointed surrogate's clerk 1900 90MacDonald, Jack A. Navy gunner 9-27-1930 85MacFayden, Robert National Honor Society member 1929 210MacKenzie, Donald B. Appointed commissioner of elections 1911 132MacKenzie, Donald B. Succeeded by William A. Hale 1932 260MacKenzie, Election Comm. Squirrels break into his shack at Seven Springs 1-12-1929 35Mackey, Senator Replaced as attorney for Howard C. Benham 1899 57MacLean, Charles C. Succeeded by Rev. W. Wylie Young 1942 5MacLean, Paul Donald Awarded scholarship 1927 273MacLean, Rev. & Mrs. Charles Chalmers Parents of Paul Donald MacLean 1927 273MacLean, Rev. C. C. Pastor of First Presbyterian Church 1921 159MacLean, Rev. Charles Chalmers Pastor of First Presbyterian Church 1921 169MacLean, Rev. Charles Chalmers Called to Batavia church 1921 252MacLeod, Mrs. Jane Former Jane Showerman 1-3-1925 224Macpherson, Dr. W. A. First Le Roy Dr. to buy car 1904 49Macpherson, Dr. W. A. Bought automobile 1904 203MacQueen, Rev. Donald B. Pastor of First Baptist Church 1910 105MacQueen, Rev. Donald B. Paster of First Baptist Church 1910 109MacQueen, Rev. Donald B. Received Doctor of Divinity degree 1928 208MacQueen, Rev. Donald B. Retired 1942 279Magnani, Ferdinand Pushed for naming Buffalo street for Paul Busti 2-16-1929 39Mahaney, James J. Batavia mayor 1937 275Mahaney, Mayor James J. Sends for traffic expert w/William E. Keyser 1937 4Main, S. U. At Board of Education meeting 11-14-1931 167Majestic Temple Part of Henning building 1929 67Male, Arthur Resigned 1916 140Malis, Stephen In YMCA magic show 1936 253Mallory, H. R. Onions pictured in magazine 4-2-1949 281Malone, Dudley Field Spoke in Batavia 1916 159Maloney, John, Sr. President of C.M.B.A. 1916 175Maltby & Barton Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Maltby, William Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Manchester, Dr. Ward B. Appointed coroner 1920 106Manchester, Jack Abandoned world cruise 1937 273Mancuso, Benjamin Member of zoning commission 1925 97Mancuso, Dominic Manager of Italian Band 1920 96Mancuso's Ballroom Christmas dance 1934 211Maney, S. Vincent Campaign secretary 1927 278

Manhattan Hotel Sold 1922 273Manierre, B. F Commissioner - State School building site 4-12-1947 267Manitsas, Dennis In YMCA magic show 1936 253Manson, John Managed fox ranch 1926 218Mantell, Robert B. Performed in Batavia 1924 197Marble, Sherman Worked on Elks building 1909 211Marcellus, George E. Reappointed Le Roy postmaster 1909 53Marcellus, George E. Postmaster in Le Roy 1899 57Marcellus, George E. Le Roy postmaster gets raise 1906 127Marcellus, George E. Le Roy postmaster 1900 225Marcus, Judge Elected to judicial board 1906 153Mardiniak, Frank Slow on garbage pick up 1926 254Margeson, M/M Alvah E. Flock of pheasants 3-23-1929 44Marilla Highway surveying 1914 193Market Basket Store opened in Batavia 1921 243Markham, Pvt. Paul R. Description of Korean life 4-12-1947 267Markham, Rufus, sr. Large ear of corn 11-3-1934 192Marks, Engel Played basketball with Lew R. Brown 11-1-1930 103Marone, Miss Marie V. Worked for federal government 5-17-1947? 271Marque, Edward Record holding standard bred driver 9-20-1930 84Marsh, James B. Author of book about Isaac P. Rose 6-13-1931 126Marsh, Lewis J. Lead chorus 1915 89Marsh, Lewis J. Vice-president Batavia City Bank 1911 216Marsh, Othniel C. Died 1899 55Marsh, Othniel C. Died 1899 55Marshall & Co. Used cards for advertising 10-26-1946 253Marshall & Telfair Employee left 1900 239Marshall, Arthur Athletic Association vice-president 1919 209Marshall, William Squirrel hunter 10-27-1934 191Marston, John N. Built fair building 1899 58Martin, A. E. Red Cross membership 1927 262Martin, A. E. Chamber of Commerce secretary 1927 286Martin, Dr. Stephen 1831 4th of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Martin, John M. Pavilion assessor 11-15-1930 100Mason, A. W. Bee-keeper 11-28-1931 171Mason, Miss Nina B. Artist completes billboard poster 12-9-1911 25Mason, Roy M. Sharpshooter 1926 153Masonic Temple Organ parts arrived 1914 211Masonic Temple New home of registrar of vital statistics 1915 214Masonic Temple Rooms leased to the county 1924 282Masons Meeting held in Batavia 1932 265Masse, Albert, S. Resigned 1911 159Masse, Albert, S. Succeeded by William A. Hale 1911 160Massey Harris Sent money to England 1940 242Massey Harris Co. New manager 1921 259Massey Harris Co. Employment increased 1927 260Massey Harris Co. Provided weather service 1922 275Massey Harris Company Employee on 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Massey Harris Company Blew whistle 1924 197Massey Harris Company Manaer promoted 1934 209Massey Harris Company Received coal 1919 211

Massey Harris Company Dinner of transfering employee 1929 211Massey Harris Harvester Co. New manager 1921 181Massey Harris Harvester Co. Incorporated 1917 277Massey-Harris Harvester Co. Superintendent retired 1926 123Massey-Harris Harvester Co. Work force 1921 128Mathes, K. B. Shell manufacturer 1904 51Mathes, Kirke B. Moved to Batavia 1901 136Mathes, Kirke B. Moved business to Batavia 1901 175Mathes, The Built building 1904 203Matusek, Mrs. Leslie Hen laid large egg 3-23-1946 243Maul, Christian Moved to Batavia 1895 228Maul, Dr. Irving E. Bought building 1921 216Maul, Dr. Irving E. Purchased building 1921 255Maul, Dr. Willis R. Bought building 1921 216Maul, Dr. Willis R. Purchased building 1921 255Maul, M/M Christopher Parents of Willis E. Maul 1909 201Maul, Raymond M. Ran business for B. H. Nichols 1909 60Maul, Willis E. Broke wrist 1909 201Maul, Willis R. Graduated from dental school 1915 214Maxwell, Gen. Robert A. Credited with discovery 1904 52Maxwell, Gen. Robert A. Member of Democratic delegation 1900 109Maxwell, Gen. Robert A. Visited by Secretary of War 1895 231Maxwell, Mrs. Robert A. DAR reception 1899 57Maxwell, Robert A. On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Maxwell, Robert A. Received airmail 1911 155Maxwell, Robert A. Assistant postmaster general 10-10-1931 158Mayer, John Bought restaurant from Thomas Atkins 1899 56Mayer, Rev. Andrew W. Resigned from Emmanuel Baptist Church 1922 3Mayer, Rev. Andrew W. Last sermon 1922 262Mayer's Café Driving club smoker 1915 217Mayhew Brothers Garage Tires stolen 1917 263Maynard, James Thanksgiving dinner guests 12-1-1934 184McAllister, Frank In 1890 - transferred Ellicott House to Fred Stakel 2-5-1910 23McAlpine, J. Stuart Rotary president 1927 269McAlpine, Jeanette In speaking contest 1924 210McBride Fire chief given silver trumpet 1916 251McBride, Isabelle National Honor Society member 1929 210McBride, Marjorie First Batavia Girl to take airplane ride 1919 63McBride, William H. Fireman misses fire 1-24-1914 26McBride, William H. Fire chief when Harry F. Sinclair rail car arrived 1929 33McBride, William H. Aide in Taft inauguration parade 1909 53McBride, William H. Working for New York Central RR 1925 109McBride, William H. Back from world trip 1923 208McBride, William H. Returned from trip 1925 215McBride, William H. Fire chief 1916 243McCann, John A. Well known ad-man is former Batavian 11-30-1901 18McCarthy, Edward W. Busy postoffice clerk 1916 118McCartney, Joseph In charge of egg laying contest 1931 250McClellan Furniture Company Visited by piano maker 6-27-1931 129McClusky, William Vice-chairman of banker's assoc. 1931 216McConnell, Frank Captured horned owl 1925 108

McConnell, Judson Postmaster of North Bergen 1895 228McCool, Mrs. Daniel Held tea 1915 212McCormack, John F. Batavia recreation supervisor 1942 270McCracken, Rufus Received deed from Van Eegan, Vollenhoven & Schimmelpennick 1930 or 31 81McCrevey, Henry Charter member of labor union 9-5-1931 147McCrillis, Mrs. Charles Met Mrs. Calvin Coolidge 8-1-1931 138McCulley, Andrew J. Police Chief says killing pig on Sunday illegal 1921 3McCulley, John H. Retired 1909 53McCulley, John H. Sold business 1909 201McCulley, Miss Anna T. Entered Sisters of Mercy 1916 175McCullough, E. M. School superintendent 1911 140McCullough, Edmond M. Elected school superintendent 1911 149McCully, Andrew J. Cider raid 1922 262McDermott, "Tommy" Stories from D-W Flying Service 4-13-1929 46McDonald, D. E. Insurance underwriter gets wrong train 11-30-1901 18McDonald, David G. Horse trainer and driver 9-12-1931 148McDowell, Melbourue Appeared at Opera House 1905 98McElver, E. L. Resigned 1915 215McEntyre, Mrs. Left property in will 1911 119McFayden, Daniel Fast automobile trip 1906 176McGee, Elihugh Church caretaker 5-31-1947 278McGee, J. Norman Succeeded Frank J. Perfield 1932 4McGettigan, Arthur National Honor Society member 1929 210McGiveron, Mrs. Victor Notes on recipes 2-8-1947 261McGrath, Thomas Assaulted Police officer Anthony Horsch 1904 52McGraw, James H. Ex-principal of Corfu school in Publisher' Guide 12-9-1911 25McGuire, Mrs. John Picked raspberries 12-5-1931 172McIntyre, Albert Member of Roy McIntyre band 1-26-1929 38McIntyre, Edna Genesee County Commissioner of Deeds 9-27-1930 85McIntyre, George Member of Roy McIntyre band 1-26-1929 38McIntyre, Miss Bertha Member of Roy McIntyre band 1-26-1929 38McIntyre, Mrs. Ellen Will validated 1911 113McIntyre, Roy Musician killed on railroad 1-26-1929 38McKelvey, H. G. Genesee County engineer 1917 264McKinley, President Assassination plot 10-12-1901 13McKittrick, Rev. W. J. Succeeded by Rev. H. R. Fancher 1895 231McKone, Mary National Honor Society member 1929 210McLachlan, Hugh On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191McLaughlin, J. R. Horse race with H.Mutschler & Roswell M. Lee 11-16-1901 16McLaughlin, James R. Started stamping works 1915 97McLean, L. F. County treasurer 7-5-1947 280McLean, Lewis F. Issued liquor licenses 1901 114McLean, Lewis F. Succeeded by Andrew T. Miller 1898 207McLellen, Donald Bought greenhouse 1926 176McLeod, Dr. H. A. Returned to Batavia 1909 53McLeod, Rev. James Third superintendent of State School for Blind 11-29-1930 94McMannis, Edward F. Drowned 1934 211McMannis, Mrs. James Avid bread baker 11-23-1931 168McNally, John Meteor hit silo 1914 193McNeilly, Isaac J. Sold building 1921 258McNerney, Donald J. On U. of Rochester football team 12-14-1929 79

McPhail, Florence 1896 - drowned 3-11-1911 24McPhee, Andrew Downie Circus owner 12-22-1930 92McPhee, Murdock Brother of Andrew Downie McPhee 12-22-1930 92McPherson, Daniel J. Died 1924 197McPherson, Roy P. Horticultural society secretary/treasurer 1-31-1925 230McWain, Andrew J. Elected to Board of Education 1921 218McWain, Helen National Honor Society member 1929 210McWain, Miss Mary M. A dog story 3-22-1947 264Meacham, John Proposed bus line 1914 61Medina Civil War veteran 11-7-1931 163Medina Hidden treasure? 12-19-1931 178Medina Old building torn down 11-24-1934 184Medina Resident was census director 1919 199Medina Noted for its quarries 12-28-1946 259Medina Travel tough in 1814 2-22-1947 262Medina Founding 6-28-1947 277Medina Contractor awarded contract 1924 283Medina POW got letter from his captor 10-19-1946 252Medina Masonic Lodge Long time member recognized 1941 252Meehan, Joseph Sold business 1921 127Meier, Harry A. Nominated to head Moose Lodge 1941 244Meisner, Milton T. Killed in school fire 1922 262Meldrum, John Distinguished State School graduate 4-12-1947 267Mentzien, George Purchased part of opera house 1925 98Merchant's Council Wanted quiet Fourth of July 1936 244Merchants' Council New members 1937 286Merrill, Asa First orchard in Byron 2-3-1951 221Merrill, Harvey J. Prospective jury member for his trial questioned 12-28-1901 22Merrill, James D. 1843 fourth of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Merriman, Josiah Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Merriman, Sheldon Barns burned 1921 144Merton, Melvin J. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Messina, Charles Free soup for needy 1930 241Methodist Church Annual dinner 1911 169Methodist Church Steeple damaged 1914 193Methodist Church Drive to meet expenses 1916 247Methodist Church Thanksgiving service 1931 256Methodist Episcopal Church Pastor left 1911 143Methodist Episcopal Church Pastor retired 1906 154Methodist Episcopal Church Pastor in Rochester 1911 155Methodist Episcopal Church Officers elected 1916 156Methodist Episcopal Church Served dinner 1901 175Methodist Episcopal Church Annual dinner 1904 203Methodist Episcopal Church New pastor 1921 218Methodist Episcopal Church Le Roy pastor died 1-24-1925 229Methodist Episcopal Church at Indian Falls Pastor was Rev. Robert Kazmayer 10-20-1934 190Methodist Genesee Wesleyan Seminary Constructed in 1832 2-3-1951 221Methodist Mission Pastor was Rev. Robert Kazmayer 10-20-1934 190Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. New manager 1924 197Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Former Batavian transferred 1925 215Metzgar, Mike Fastest train in the world 11-9-1901 15

Meyers, Herman Deputy IRS collector 1914 193Meyers, John Found indian arrowheads 1911 120Meyers, Mrs. George Well drillers find coal polluted water 1904 49Middlebury Academy Short history 12-21-1929 80Milburn, John G. With Pres. McKinley when he was shot 9-28-1901 8Milburn, Mrs. John G. Store of women of house where Pres. McKinley died 10-5-1901 11Milburn, Rev Joseph A. Opinion on hymns. Brother of Mrs. Malcom D. Mix 11-30-1901 18Mileham, Alfred H. Proposed taxpayer league 1916 120Miles, Miss Gertrude Pheasants lived in back yard 2-7-1925 232Millener, F. J. Engineer in train wreck 2-16-1929 39Miller, Adam F. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Miller, Andrew T. US Loan Commissioner 1898 207Miller, Assemblyman Charles P. Bill to permit deputy county treasurer 1922 261Miller, Charles F. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Miller, Charles P. State Assemblyman 1920 212Miller, Charles P. Assembly bill to change Batavia charter 1931 246Miller, Charles P. Flood control bill vetoed 1929 282Miller, Chauncey Nearly drowned 1942 269Miller, D. C. Owner of Republican Advocate 9-25-1929 69Miller, E. H. Large potato 1906 159Miller, Fred Large potato 10-17-1931 161Miller, Holden C. Elected president of agricultural society 1915 95Miller, Holden C. President of Genesee Co. Agricultural Society 1916 176Miller, Holden T. Bank president 1917 277Miller, James D. Deputy tax collector 1900 231Miller, John Killed by RR detectives 1909 59Miller, Judge Nathan L. Candidate for Governor 1920 105Miller, Martin C. Designed Attica high school 1-26-1929 38Miller, Milton R. Member of zoning commission 1925 97Miller, Milton R. Sold business 1925 215Miller, Milton R. Married Encie Perley Howard 1911 218Miller, Mrs. In Orleans Republican fifty years ago 8-20-1927 32Miller, Mrs. Charles Hospital business manager 1921 254Miller, Mrs. Holden C. Member of Child Welfare Board 1915 105Miller, Mrs. Jenness Lectured in Batavia 1900 228Miller, R. Tracy Chairman of Board of Supervisors 1906 173Miller, Wheaton S. Played in golf tournament 1900 105Millerite Movement Set date for end of the world 6-12-1947 273Milliner, Frederick Short biography of P. A. Murphy 9-11-1926 31Millington, Miss Ruth I. Granddaughter of Samuel D. Millington 10-6-1934 189Millington, Samuel D. Indian mortar found on his farm 10-6-1934 189Mills, Ogden L. Spoke in Batavia 1926 160Mills, Rep. Ogden L. Spoke in Batavia 1926 251Mills, Stanley Kiwanis member 4-26-1947 266Millspaugh, Rev. Charles E. 50 in ministry 1920 109Millspaugh, Rev. Charles E. Retired 1906 154Milward, H. B. Former Batavian writes about Batavia 10-5-1901 11Miner, Amelia National Honor Society member 1929 210Miner, Fayette Train wreck 10-21-1899 1Miner, Marvin Had liquor license 10-10-1931 158Minor, David Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248

Minor, Henry H. Governor of Stafford Country Club 1924 197Minor, Miss Julia Members of Batavia Dramatic Club 1905 89Minor, Mrs. Frank B. Met Mrs. Calvin Coolidge 8-1-1931 138Minor, Mrs. Henry H. Won ringer prize 1926 249Misch, Rev. A. C. Resigned 1906 131Mish, Rev. A. C. Resigned 1909 59Mitchell, J. S. Endurance runner 1901 160Mitchell, Judge William T. 98 years old. Native of Bethany. Was judge 7-24-1915 27Mitchell, Miss Emily Daughter of Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27Mitchell, Rev. A. Z. Married M/M Chandler G. Ellicott 9-12-1931 148Mitchell, William Father of Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27Mix Brothers & Bradish Published The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Mix, David Ellicott Husband of Sarah Pruyn Mix 1909 201Mix, Ebenezer Owner of Mix house 2-21-1925 234Mix, Ebenezer 1831 4th of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Mix, Leander Put trees around the Mix house 2-21-1925 234Mix, Malcom D. 1896 - died 3-11-1911 24Mix, Mrs. Elizabeth D. Member of Child Welfare Board 1915 105Mix, Mrs. Malcom D. Sister of Rev. Joseph A. Milburn 11-30-1901 18Mix, Mrs. Sarah Pruyn Died 1909 201Mockford, E. J. Methodist Episcopal officer 1916 156Mockford, Edward J. President of Baker Gun & Forging Company 1904 51Moeller, Chris Items owned for many years 1-26-1929 38Moll, Moritz Charter member of labor union 9-5-1931 147Montana, John C. Buffalo Councilman tried to name st for Paul Busti 1-12-1929 35Montenegro, Conchita Actor photographed by William Boughton 11-14-1931 167Mooney, Thomas In California prison 12-14-1931 177Moore, Asher Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Moore, B. F. Succeeded by Judson McConnell 1895 228Moore, Daniel Barns burned 1916 216Moore, Daniel Barn burned 1916 255Moore, John J. Patent holder 1916 160Moore, M/M Watson B. Mrs. Watson is sister of A. C. Wall 10-25-1930 104Moore, Pliny L. Successful State School for the Blind graduate 6-20-1931 125Moore, Uri D. Medina settler 6-28-1947 277Moot, Adelbert House burned 1904 204Mordgan, Ralph D. Agricultural agent honored 1944 281Morey, F. H. Start the Niagara Frontier paper 1904 49Morey, F. H. Started the "Niagara Frontier" 1904 203Morgan, Capt. William Morgan disapperance 10-21-1899 1Morgan, Capt. William Phoenix Hotel where he disappeared is gone 1929 33Morgan, Dr. E. N. Opened office 1924 197Morgan, Ralph d. Appointed agent 1935 215Morgan, William Subject of Chicago Tribune article 7-3-1931 130Morganville Lehigh Valley RR block signals 1901 143Morganville Erie station abandoned 1926 143Morith, George E. Canoed to New Orleans 1926 153Morith, George E. Former employee of The News 4-23-1949 285Morris, Dennis Took bicycle trip 1-17-1925 227Morris, Frank L. Appointed state purchasing agent 10-5-1929 70Morris, George P. Brief history of Woodworths 1930 or 31 81

Morris, Jamrs P. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Morris, Robert Brief biography 5-9-1931 112Morris, Robert Purchased Indian land 7-5-1947 280Morse, E. P. Donated land 1904 50Morse, E. P. Donated land for cemetery 1904 203Morse, Harry D. Had old building contract for Peter Walton house 12-19-1931 178Moss Home Outfitters Fire damaged store 1935 217Moss, Jacob Member of Jewish committee 1941 259Moss, Jacob L. Merchants' Council member 1937 286Mothers and Teachers Club Formed in Batavia 1901 117Motz, James Winchester Grandson of Florence Winchester 8-15-1931 142Motz, John Member of hunting party 11-22-1930 99Moulthrop, Col. Samuel P. Friend of Indians 3-21-1925 240Moulthrop, F. N. Brother of Samuel P. Moulthrop 3-21-1925 240Moulton, A. H. Alexander postmaster 1911 128Moulton, Byram Won judgement against Erie Railroad Co. 1901 174Moulton, Byram Member of driving club 1915 217Moulton, E. C. Reported very cold February in 1914 2-23-1929 40Moulton, Frank W. Manager of Stetcher Lithographic 1916 159Mower, Arthur Saw robin 12-4-1919 64Moyles, Miss Geraldine A. Worked for federal government 5-17-1947? 271Moynihan, Francis T. Opened law office 1905 109Moynihan, Francis T. Graduated from law school 1901 119Moynihan, Francis T. Took state bar exam 1901 127Moynihan, Michael Ordained a priest 1906 181Moynihan, Michael On fourth of July reviewing stand 7-5-1947 280Moynihan, Mrs. John Lots of eggs 5-13-1922 205Mt. Morris Chosen for tuberculosis sanitarium 1932 266Mt. Morris Formerly Richmond Hill 5-5-1947 269Muffets Corporation Former Batavia Wheel Works burned 1925 105Mulcahy, Mrs. L. Lee Mother of Suzanne LeSeur Trostle 4-2-1949 281Mulchay, Miss Grace Subject of Rochester newspaper article 3-23-1946 243Mullen, Edwin A. Succeeded by Squire M. Durham 1911 118Mullen, I. T. Named postoffice inspector in Spokane, WA 12-14-1901 20Mullen, I. T. Postoffice inspector 1900 102Mullen, John W. Lost primary election 1919 61Mullen, John W. County Treasurer sold land 1915 90Mullen, John W. Mayor of Batavia 1920 95Mullen, John W. Nominated for mayor 1920 97Mullen, John W. Operated bus 1921 128Mullen, John W. Operated bus company 1921 174Mullen, L. W. Started freight service 1921 256Mullen, Mayon Urged standpipe erection 1925 3Mullen, Mayor Appointed zoning commission 1925 97Mullen, Mayor John W. Performed wedding 1924 197Mullen, Mrs. Everett J. Elected treasurer of YWCA 1931 4Mulner, Martin Leased Continental hotel 1919 64Mulner, Martin Leased hotel 1919 199Munce, George W. Chairman of plumbing board 1915 97Munce, George W. Driving club officer 1917 267Munger, Riley Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34

Municipal Welfare League Wanted lower speed limits 1916 254Munn & Young Opened a new store 1904 52Munnigan, Low Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Munsey, Howard Defeated by Gerald B. Tuttle 1926 245Munt, Frank J. Bought Butler farm 1919 63Murder Creek How did it get its name? 10-19-1929 72Murphy, Edward Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Murphy, Lambert Noted tenor 1920 217Murphy, Miss Anna G. Resigned 1921 135Murphy, P. A. Former Batavian subject of short biography 9-11-1926 31Murphy, William Has 194 year old clock 11-2-1929 74Murray, Carl Caught large fish 7-18-1931 132Mutschler, H. Horse race with J. R. McLaughlin & Roswell M. Lee 11-16-1901 16Myer, Erskin R. Team captain at Hamilton College 1909 201Myer, Erskine R. Elected football captain 1909 59Myer, Erskine R., jr. Nominee for Colorado University regent 1926 144Myers, Alderman Henry H. Succeeded George M. Gillette 1914 62Myers, Elmer Mr. Coolidge wasn't the ex-president 1929 65Myers, Herman Appointe deputy collector of internal revenue 1914 62Myers, John R. Friend of George W. Watson 2-22-1947 262Mylcrane, William T. Died 1911 156Nagle, Carl Organized round-up of escaped cow 1-11-1947 260Nanni, Nonoti Demonstrated floating safe 1916 127Nash, Azor Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Nassau, Rev. J. E. Marriage of A. D. Shattuck & Cora Webster 12-14-1931 177Nat. Youth Admin Work Production Center Discontinuation recommended 1937 286National Hotel Renamed 1899 57Neasmith, Sheriff Held auction 1895 228Neaverth, Frank M. Secretary/treasurer of bankers' assoc. 1931 216Neaverth, Frank M. Kiwanis member 4-26-1947 266Nelson, R. W. Visited Batavia 1913 208Nephew, Chester Hot-air balloonist 1937 273Nesmith, Lester Son of sheriff John Nesmith on jury of murderer 1929 33Nestles Food Co. Sold plant 1929 195Neth, Thomas Enthusiastic athlete 12-8-1934 184Nettleton, Rev. Mr. Noted is corner stone of razed building 8-20-1927 32Netzen, Ernest R. Had copy of old Batavia newspaper 11-10-1934 192Neubarth, H. J. Reported efforts of Herman Berkemeier 3-15-1947 263Neubert, John V. Appointed engineer of tracks 1909 53Neubert, John V. Promoted by New York Central RR 1901 128Neville, William J. Collected old deeds 1930 or 31 81New Dellinger Theather Open to public 1926 255New Family Owned by Genesee Theatrical Enterprises, Inc. 1926 243New Family Theater American Legion Band Concert 12-5-1931 172New Family Theater Wedding ceremony 1924 197New Family Theater Fire during movie 1921 247New Family theater Greta Garbo movie showed 1929 281New York & Erie RR New service 3-14-1925 238New York Central RR Pays employees semi-monthly 1909 53New York Central RR Installed automatic signals 1909 53New York Central RR Lights installed in yard 1909 53

New York Central RR Wood platforms replaced with brick 1909 59New York Central RR Considere cutting Byron hill 1909 60New York Central RR Subdivision 23 was best 1914 61New York Central RR Seized Batavia coal 1909 64New York Central RR Fares increased 1920 90New York Central RR Mice destroy tickets 1900 95New York Central RR Batavia promoted in ads 1905 101New York Central RR Directed to build Stafford station 1920 106New York Central RR Closed agency at West Bergen 1925 106New York Central RR Bridge completed 1900 107New York Central RR Purchased Godfrey's Pond 1900 107New York Central RR Began laying water pipe 1900 108New York Central RR Ordered to build connecting switch 1920 109New York Central RR East Bergen station closed 1925 109New York Central RR Tower burned 1926 117New York Central RR Busy train crossing in Batavia 1901 119New York Central RR Built Bergen siding 1906 119New York Central RR Employee promoted 1906 124New York Central RR Employee promoted 1901 128New York Central RR Crossing closing denied 1906 131New York Central RR New Batavia station? 1901 135New York Central RR Station closed 1926 135New York Central RR Batavia station lighted 1906 150New York Central RR Clerk resigned 1911 159New York Central RR Bought land 1906 165New York Central RR Started using stop signs 1916 165New York Central RR Pay raises 1926 173New York Central RR Pay raises 1906 174New York Central RRNew train stationNew York Central RR Vandalism problem 10-20-1934 190New York Central RR Train speed record bested 11-3-1934 191New York Central RR Derailment 1929 195New York Central RR Train late 1929 195New York Central RR Former president died 1924 197New York Central RR Installed signals 1909 201New York Central RR Thanksgiving Day tickets 1909 201New York Central RR Dog story 5-13-1922 205New York Central RR Major improvements 1909 210New York Central RR Eliminated crossings 1929 210New York Central RR First engineer 5-17-1952 222New York Central RR Robin built nest 1895 228New York Central RR Station burned 1-24-1925 229New York Central RR Central House burned in 1882 1-24-1925 229New York Central RR Blacksmith shop history 1-31-1925 230New York Central RR Walnut Street bridge replaced 1900 231New York Central RR Blizzard stops trains 1905 231New York Central RR Bridge ordered 1930 242New York Central RR Employees got a raise 1916 245New York Central RR Wanted to abandon Batavia-Attica Line 1936 250New York Central RR Transported Rumanian Queen 1926 253New York Central RR New bridge 1936 253

New York Central RR Abandoned use of signal flags 1916 254New York Central RR Batavia residents against manual signals 1936 254New York Central RR Opposed crossing elimination 1931 257New York Central RR Workers celebrate pay day 11-2-1946 257New York Central RR Must provide crossing watchmen 1937 260New York Central RR Crossing tenders were special police 1927 261New York Central RR Bridge building difficulties 2-22-1947 262New York Central RR Bridge work 1932 264New York Central RR Public appearance of Shrine drum corp 1922 267New York Central RR Iron bars on rail 1937 269New York Central RR Business down 1932 277New York Central RR Elks member slept passed stop 6-28-1947 277New York Central RR History of rail passenger service 5-31-1947 278New York Central RR Bridge opened 1937 278New York Central RR Wanted to discontinue train 1934 282New York Central RR Train derailed 1929 285New York Industrial Commission Held demonstration 1917 271New York State Automobile Assoc, Batavian appointed to road emergency comm. 1931 216New York State Breeders Assoc. New treasurer 1906 181New York State Horticultural Society Le Royan was secretary/treasurer 1-31-1925 230New York State Police Police story 11-17-1934 183New York State Police Artificial hand unclaimed 1936 250New York State Police Game law fines 1926 254New York State Police Add welfare work 1931 255New York State Police Received radios 1932 264New York State Police Received motorcycles 1922 270New York State Police Strength reduced 1939 285New York State School for the Blind Brief history 11-29-1930 94New York State School for the Blind Graduation 1921 123New York State School for the Blind Graduation 1916 124New York State School for the Blind Kindergarten building 1911 136New York State School for the Blind Instructor resigned 1916 140New York State School for the Blind Gov. Alfred E. Smith visited 1926 140New York State School for the Blind Former student now law student 10-24-1931 162New York State School for the Blind Graduate wraps parcels at Rochester post office 12-22-1934 186New York State School for the Blind Board president ill 10-20-1934 190New York State School for the Blind Heavy squash 1924 197New York State School for the Blind Think ice 1902 207New York State School for the Blind New board members 1898 207New York State School for the Blind Money raised 1918 208New York State School for the Blind Registration 1914 209New York State School for the Blind Matron died 1929 209New York State School for the Blind Students entertained 1920 212New York State School for the Blind New Steward 1895 225New York State School for the Blind Superintendent resigned 1895 233New York State School for the Blind Board president died 1900 233New York State School for the Blind Graduate in concert 2-21-1925 234New York State School for the Blind Former instructor in Rochester 1895 236New York State School for the Blind First superintendent 3-7-1925 237New York State School for the Blind Hymn writer visited 1905 239New York State School for the Blind Senate approves new dormitory 1931 246

New York State School for the Blind Students registered 1936 247New York State School for the Blind Students registered 1941 247New York State School for the Blind Awarded bronze medal 1931 255New York State School for the Blind Superintendent retired 1937 261New York State School for the Blind New board member 1927 263New York State School for the Blind Superintendent to retire 1937 263New York State School for the Blind History of construction 4-12-1947 267New York State School for the Blind New superintendent 1937 270New York State School for the Blind Superintendent given pen used by Gov. Smith 1919 282New York State School for the Blind Graduate commended 4-19-1947 286New York State Troopers Move in building 1920 105New York Telephone Co. Burt F. Disbrow manager 1919 63New York Telephone Co. Dropped married women from payroll 1909 64New York Telephone Co. Telephone operator has problem 8-22-1931 145New York Telephone Co. Large mortgage 1921 174New York Telephone Co. Announced storm refund 1930 217New York Telephone Co. Filed mortgage 1921 258New York Telephone Co. Rate increase 1919 285New, Charles E. Typographical apprentice 3-21-1925 240New, Fred W. Resigned 1911 114New, Fred W. Resigned 1911 128New, William 25yrs ago - names on honor roll 2-5-1910 23Newcomb, Mrs. Fred Granddaughter of Leonard Ham 5-17-1952 222Newell, Silas Chief promoter of Middlebury Academy 12-21-1929 80Newell, Silas Second owner of Wyoming Village Inn 9-21-1946 248Newkirk Postoffice closed 1901 153Newkirk Postoffice closed 1901 165Newman, F. E. Raised peanuts 1900 102Newman, Mrs. Walter Found Henry Werenbleski 12-14-1931 177News, The Correspondent died 1924 197Newton, Charles I. Wheat crop destroyed 1911 139Newton, J. C. Gas well dry on farm 1915 101Niagara Gypsum Built house near Alabama hotel 1909 53Niagara Gypsum Co. Sold to US Gypsum Co. 1929 195Niagara Gypsum Co. Built house 1909 201Niagara Power Lines broke 1929 195Niagara, Lockport & Ontario Power Co. Proposal for Batavia city lights 1936 252Niagara, Lockport & Ontario Power Co. President got new job 1942 263Niagara, Lockport & Ontario Power Co. Workers assist at fire 1932 270Niagara, Lockport & Ontario Power Co. Pay raises 1944 285Nicholls, Mrs. Burr Artist, daughter of Dr. F. Park Lewis 10-20-1934 190Nichols, B. H. Purchased theater from Charles F. Smith 1909 60Nichols, Charles Caught big fish 1894 55Nichols, Charles H. Shipped carrots 1915 101Nichols, Gordon B. Bethany mail carrier 1900 96Nichols, Henry M. Federal conservation money 12-27-1930 91Nichols, M. Adelbert Alexander Road Hunt met at his barn 10-27-1934 191Nicholson, Maurice Organist 1916 176Nicholson, Maurice Arranged concert by Lambert Murphy 1920 217Nicholson, Maurice B. Kiwanian attended Rotary meeting 10-19-1946 252Nicholson, Maurice B. Kiwanis member 4-26-1947 266

Nilson, Anna Q. In play 1924 197Nixon, S. Fred Visited Batavia 1901 135Nobles Mill Site sold 1909 201Nobles, Calvin 1891 - late husband of Harriet Hinman Nobles 3-11-1911 24Nobles, Mrs. Harriet Hinman 1891 - died 3-11-1911 24Noey, Seth Established mattress factory 1899 57Noonan, Richard J. Succeeded Ira Howe 1926 150Noonan, Robert E. Succeeded by Eber L. Palmer in Rotary Club 1942 5Norcutt, Alphonso Built RR motor car 1911 131Norris, Glenn Has auction bill for grandmothers farm 1929 33Norris, Howard E. Married E. Mae Putnam 1924 197North Alexander Woodchuck in the snow 12-8-1945 241North Bergen New postmaster 1901 176North Bergen New postmaster 1901 181North Bergen New postmaster 1895 228North Bergen Sugar bush tapped 1895 239North Byron Free Baptist sell bell 1921 136North Byron Brief description 2-3-1951 221North Byron Fomerly Pumpkin Hill 5-5-1947 269North Java Native was champion wrestler 1931 258North Java Large beaver colony 3-29-1947 265North Java Resident to fight Jack Dempsey 1932 265North Le Roy Train wreck 1922 271North Pembroke Large egg 12-19-1931 178North Street Quoit Club Beat Rochester 1916 131North Tonawanda Won track meet 1906 120North, Judge Employed Everest A. Judd 1904 50North, Safford E. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192North, Safford E. County Judge 7-5-1947 280Norton, Burt B. Succeeded Arthur B. Rathbone 1921 123Norton, Gaylord E. Donated to cemetery 1919 199Norton, Gaylord L. Donated to Springvale cemetary 1919 64Norton, Gaylord L. Found collection of old newspapers 10-26-1929 73Norton, Harmon J. Aviation instructor 1916 173Norton, Harris C. President of telephone association 1906 127Norton, M/M Elmer Visitor commented on drought 9-13-1930 83Norton, M/M H. J. Parents of Rev. E. Floyd Norton 1930 242Norton, Mrs. Hired by Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Norton, Myron Cut hay 1901 135Norton, Myron Tall corn 1901 144Norton, Rev. E. Floyd New pastor 1930 242Nott, Epaphroditus Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Nugent, Jack Blood donor retires 4-27-1929 48Nugent, Patrick shot W. Harvey Johnson 1895 239O. B. English Plaster Co. Part of United States Gypsum Co. 1901 169Oak Orchard Fur Farms Given land 1929 195Oakes, M/M Clifford Attended Mrs. Benjamin Pask's birthday party 4-12-1947 267Oakes, William Attended Mrs. Benjamin Pask's birthday party 4-12-1947 267Oakfield Betting story 10-2-1901 9Oakfield Oakfield Reporter plant destroyed 1909 53Oakfield Postoffice advanced 1899 58

Oakfield Water mains blocked 1915 90Oakfield Post office robbed 1905 96Oakfield Regular stage service 1900 106Oakfield Excise tax increased 1910 107Oakfield Sewer system approved 1925 107Oakfield Indian remains found 1901 140Oakfield Nobles mill pond drained 1911 144Oakfield Gypsum strike ended 1906 154Oakfield Snake story 6-25-1938 206Oakfield Company bought land 1910 212Oakfield Resident killed in accident 1925 214Oakfield War memorial 1920 215Oakfield Resident president of Har-Bar Building & Supply 1926 216Oakfield Resident was deputy county clerk 1894-5 225Oakfield Wakes up with brother 12-29-1945 242Oakfield New mayor 1931 244Oakfield Resident survived ship explosion 1941 246Oakfield Park opened 1921 247Oakfield Farmers don't like stream polluting 1936 249Oakfield Resident lead American Legion Auxiliary 1931 254Oakfield Political meetings 1926 257Oakfield Two make Eagle Scout 1936 257Oakfield Cow escapes 1-11-1947 260Oakfield Theater burned 1932 260Oakfield Supervisor named chairman 1932 260Oakfield Meeting on forming athletic association 1927 264Oakfield Named for oak trees 5-5-1947 269Oakfield Formerly Caryville for Col. Alfred Cary 5-5-1947 269Oakfield Formerly Plain Brook 5-5-1947 269Oakfield Workers on strike 1922 270Oakfield Funds raised for Children's Home 1927 273Oakfield Home excavations 1922 275Oakfield New post office planned 1927 277Oakfield Shipment of Maine potatoes 1917 278Oakfield Workers on strike 1937 278Oakfield Telephone rate increase 1919 285Oakfield Plant burned 1909 201Oakfield Exchange Bank Incorporated 1916 170Oakfield Exchange Bank Incorporated 1916 256Oakfield Gypsum Products Co. Workers on strike 1937 278Oakfield High School Principal granted degree 1926 165Oakfield High School Teachers meeting 1941 251Oakfield High School Dedicated 1927 275Oakfield Methodist Church Hosted meeting 1927 271Oakfield Plaster Company Building burns 1899 55Oakfield Plaster Company Part of United States Gypsum Co. 1901 169Oakfield Reporter Plant burned 1909 201Oakfield Reporter Sold 1910 217Ocean Accident & Guarantee Batavia insurance manager in London, Eng. 1929 66O'Connor, Bucky Assistant to Reginald D. Root 12-14-1931 177O'Connor, John L. Batavia policeman 11-2-1946 257

O'Day, Mrs. Caroline Spoke at Odd Fellows Temple 1924 210O'Day, Mrs. Caroline Congresswoman in Batavia 1936 218Odd Fellows Guest speaker 1916 165Odd Fellows Membership 1898 207Odd Fellows Canditate spoke 1924 210Odd Fellows Building adapted for their use 1909 211Odd Fellows American Legion ball held at temple 1924 211Odd Fellows Member died 1900 231Odd Fellows Job E. Hedges spoke here 2-28-1925 235Odd Fellows Hall was once YMCA property 1900 239Odd Fellows Presidential candidate spoke at temple 1916 254Odd Fellows Hosted firemen's ball 1927 264Odd Fellows Hosted patriotic meeting 1917 267Odd Fellows' Home Change of directors 1916 139Odell, Gov. New York govenor 1904 50Odell, Gov. Benjamin Visited Batavia 1901 135O'Dell, Mrs. Susan Visited brother 1901 159Oderkirk, Charles Member of Batavia High basketball team 1904 50Oderkirk, Charles C. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Oderkirk, Fred M. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Ogden, George D. Won scholarship 1921 132Ogden, George D. Successful attorney 11-23-1931 168Ogden, Mrs. George F. Dramatic reader 1909 210Ogden, Mrs. Julia B. Mother of George D. Ogden 11-23-1931 168Olin, Ernest Owned Warsaw farm 4-12-1947 267Olin, Everett Son of Ernest Olin 4-12-1947 267Olin, John First of five farming generations 4-12-1947 267Olin, William Son of John Olin 4-12-1947 267Olive Whitman Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Constance Tahamont 1941 251Oliver & Milne Co. Incorporated 1905 106Olmstead, Albert C. Died 1904 50Olmstead, Allen S. Donated Jacob Le Roy mansion 1911 144Olmstead, Henry H. Pavilion assessor 11-15-1930 100Olmstead, Milford E. Oakfield mayor 1941 244Olmstead, Rev J. Harrison New pastor 1921 218Olmstead, Rev. J. Harrison Succeeded Rev. L. Lincoln Rogers 1921 251Olmstead, Rev. J. Harrison First sermon 1921 252Olmstead, W. D. died 1906 149O'Malley, Attorney General Ruled Tonawanda Creek owned by state 1909 201Opera House Opened for season 1900 108Opera House Concert 1901 173Opera House Movies shown 1906 181Opera House Play presented 1909 201Opera House Animal act 1886 218Ore, Clyde Killed Miss Addie Blossom 1904 52Orendorf, Roy Succeeded by Charles Simpson 1900 97Orleans County 50 years ago 11-2-1929 74Orleans County Peach pickers paid $5/day 1920 107Orleans County Good sturgeon fishing 12-15-1934 185Orleans County Sheriff had pheasant story 11-9-1946 254Orleans County Formed from Genesee County 12-28-1946 259

Orleans County Fair accident 4-23-1949 285Orton, Abiran Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Orvis, Gersham Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Osborn, Asa Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Osborne, Erasmus Gurnsey Snyder has letter fm Richard Z. Towner to him 1-5-1929 34Osborne, John R. Master of F. & A. M. 1924 198Osborne, John R. Director of Batavia Theater Corp. 1922 260Osborne, Lithgow State conservation commissioner 1937 286Osborne, Lithgow G. State conservation commissioner 1937 264Osborne, Miss Mildred Class secretary 1909 209Osborne, Thomas Mott Spoke in Batavia 1916 257Ostrander, A. Made maple syrup 1900 233Ostrander, H. S. Leaves State School for the Blind board 1904 50Ostrander, M/M Norman Attended Mrs. Benjamin Pask's birthday party 4-12-1947 267Otis, Ray F. Sold gas generator 1899 57Otis, Ray F. Appointed zoning officer 1921 119Otis, Ray F. Manager of Masonic fair 1906 131Otis, Ray F. Managed Masonic fair 1906 156Ott & Pratt Blacksmith partnership dissolved 1909 59Ott, George Postmaster at Alabama 1914 62Ott, George Alabama postmaster 1914 193Otto, John Built house sold to Herman Redfield 1911 153Ough, Mr. Horse story 12-14-1901 20Overholt, Harvey House struck by lightning 1916 128Owen, Dr. Elmer E. Bought practice 1908 207Owen, Dr. Elmer E. Purchased practice 1908 208Owen, Dr. Elmer E. President of medical society 1936 256Owen, Georgia Lou Baptized with George Staples water 11-15-1930 100Owen, M/M Robert Parents of Georgia Lou Owen 11-15-1930 100Owen, Mrs. Frank E. Elected president of junior auxiliary 1931 250Owens, Barney Bought saloon from Bert Ames 1899 57Owens, James C. Moving to Los Angeles 1915 97P. B. Waite & Co. Owner sells interest 1899 58P. P. Stein & Co. Variety store 1899 57P. W. Minor & Son Has sales agents in Denmark 11-29-1930 94P. W. Minor & Son Moved into new factory 1905 95P. W. Minor & Son Employee is bee keeper 11-28-1931 171P. W. Minor & Son Business good 1921 245P. W. Minor & Son, Inc. Building addition approved 1939 282Padelford, Miss Ida Lillian Poems published 11-30-1929 78Page, B. C. Batavia baker 1-19-1952 223Page, D. E. Enterprising farmer 3-2-1929 41Page, Dr. Sophy Began practice in Batavia 1915 101Page, G. A. Sold wool 1899 55Page, George A. Bought wool 1901 117Page, H. L. Building burned 1916 257Page, Harry L. Auctioneer shipped horses 1915 102Page, I. G. Directory of Bethany telephone company 1900 225Page, Ira J. Postmaster at Linden 1914 62Page, Ira J. Linden postmaster 1914 193Page, J. D. Q. Hotel burned 1905 239

Page, Mrs. Charles Hospital Assoc. vice-president 1924 210Page, Oliver Batavia baker 1-19-1952 223Page, R. I. Sold wool 1899 55Page, W. S. Good apple crop 1900 98Page, W. S. Directory of Bethany telephone company 1900 225Page, William S. Apple harvest 1904 51Page, William S. Sold Bethany Cold Storage 1909 53Page, William Spaulding Died 1909 201Page. R. I. Bought wool 1901 117Paige, Edson W. Bicyclist 5-24-1947 270Paige, Edson W. Found unusal tree 5-17-1947? 271Paige, F. E. Ford dealer 1905 228Paige, F. E. Invented brazing method 1905 231Paige, Frank E. Built automobile 1901 156Paine, Parley Signed Batavia Certificate of Incorporation 3-31-1928 30Palace of Sweets Bought by James Kustas 1925 215Palace of Sweets Owner attended baseball game 9-21-1946 248Palace of Sweets Donated to Red Cross 1941 259Palmer, Charles W. Scoutmaster finds relics 11-23-1929 77Palmer, Deveri Built the smallest airplane in the world 5-29-1931 121Palmer, Eber L. Succeeds Robert E. Noonan in Rotary Club 1942 5Palmer, Eber L. New State School superintendent 1937 270Palmer, Worthington Set record at golf course 1900 3Pan American Exposition Elba couple attend 9-21-1901 7Pan American Exposition Factory workers leave work 10-19-1901 14Pan American Exposition Fish put in Tonawanda Creek 1901 165Pan-American Exposition Stories from the midway 11-9-1901 15Pan-American Exposition Batavian's march played 1901 131Pan-American Exposition Batavia factory workers attend 1901 149Panepinto, Alfred Won speaking contest 1921 245Panzone, John Gets college scholarship 1941 5Papero, Anthony Grew large tomatoes 9-27-1930 85Pardee, George C. Died. Trust fund to St. James. 1901 140Pardee, Paulus Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Parker Genesee County votes for President 1904 203Parker, Abram X. Late State Senator 1870 - 1873 2-5-1910 23Parker, Alton B. Discovered by Gen. Robert A. Maxwell 1904 52Parker, B. Clark Succeeded Freeman Edgerton 1914 62Parker, B. Clark Water well 1916 139Parker, B. Clark Elba supervisor 1914 193Parker, B. Clark President of agricultural society 1935 241Parker, Comm. Ralph C. Naval inspector 1924 197Parker, Comm. Ralph Chandler Commanded 36th Destroyer Division 1928 208Parker, Dr. William H. Sold practice to Dr. E. Hummel 1899 58Parker, Fred B. Horse story 12-14-1901 20Parker, Fred B. Established sales stable 1904 49Parker, Fred B. Lost race for Assembly seat 1909 60Parker, Fred B. Chairman of Roosevelt Memorial Assoc. 1919 63Parker, Fred B. Sold property to A. A. Grinnell Co. 1919 64Parker, Fred B. Political candidate 1906 120Parker, Fred B. Candidate for Assembly 1906 132

Parker, Fred B. Sold lumber rights 1909 201Parker, Gen. Eli S. Attended Yates Academy & served with Gen. Grant 12-21-1929 80Parker, Glowacki R. Batavia native writes magazine article 11-30-1929 78Parker, Harvey Helped John Fisher form spring water company 1900 96Parker, Howard "Harvey" Champion wrestler 1901 124Parker, Lt. Comm. Ralph Chandler Awarded M. A. Degree 1922 279Parker, Mrs. Alinca Bushnell One of a sextet born to M/M James Bushnell 12-21-1929 80Parker, Rev. T. F. History of M. E. church in Alexander 10-26-1901 10Parker, Rev. T. F. Elected Chief Templar 11-23-1901 17Parker, Samuel Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Parker, Vernon D. Left for Vancouver 1921 250Parker, Will H. Succeeded Benjamin F. Hawes as Oakfield clerk 1899 57Parker, Will H. Appointed bicycle sidepath commissioner 1899 58Parlor Cigar Store Owned by Edward C. Friedley 1909 201Parmele, Dr. Retired 1900 225Parmele, Lucius A. Resigned 1905 233Parmelee, Frank Byron natives formed cab company 11-30-1929 78Parsons, Charles 25yrs ago - names on honor roll 2-5-1910 23Parsons, Lawrence Former Batavian headed boy scouts 1936 247Parsons, M/M Donald Parents of Nelson & James Parsons 11-23-1946 255Parsons, Pvt James Met brother at Army camp 11-23-1946 255Parsons, Pvt Nelson Met brother at Army camp 11-23-1946 255Parsons, William H. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Pask, Gene Contest winner 4-9-1949 284Pask, M/M Edward Son won contest 4-9-1949 284Pask, Mrs. Benjamin Easter birthday 4-12-1947 267Pask, Mrs. Benjamin Birthday was on Easter 5-31-1947 278Passarell, Adolph Meets cousin in France 3-23-1946 243Passarell, Larry Meets cousin in France 3-23-1946 243Passarell, M/M Peter Parents of Larry Passarell 3-23-1946 243Passlow Taxi Company Joseph R. Passlow, owner 1-10-1925 226Passlow, Joseph R. Employed Charles Penepent 1-10-1925 226Paterson, Mrs. Helen Goade Succeeded by Mrs. Frank A. Corti 1925 215Patron's Fire Relief Association Suggested city and town by fire truck 1916 250Patterson, Alicia Praise for Le Roy airport 11-29-1930 94Patterson, Dr. Guy W. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Patterson, Jerome J. Sold gas generator 1899 57Patterson, Mrs. Guy W. Elected vice president of YWCA 1931 4Patterson's Drug Graphophone exhibition 1894 55Patton, Douglas Only male pilot in Orleans County 1930 or 31 81Pavilion 40 year old farm story 3-16-1929 43Pavilion Hotel destroyed by wind 4-20-1929 47Pavilion Salt plant dismantled 1904 50Pavilion Underground crossing 1899 57Pavilion Smallpox 1899 58Pavilion Cemetary consolidated with Oatka 1909 59Pavilion Gas well drilled 1906 119Pavilion Severe storm 6-6-1931 122Pavilion No liquor license 1911 139Pavilion Remains dry 1911 173Pavilion St. Mary's fire 1906 175

Pavilion Automobile lover 11-17-1934 183Pavilion Hotel owner died 1904 204Pavilion New postmaster 1914 209Pavilion Resident was Chairman of Supervisors 1910 215Pavilion Justice resigned 1930 215Pavilion Low gas supply 1916 216Pavilion Resident formed corporation 1936 218Pavilion Interested in toy gun factory 1900 239Pavilion Hotel burned 1905 239Pavilion Natural gas supply problem 1916 255Pavilion Named by Harmon J. Betts 5-5-1947 269Pavilion Baptist Church 100 years old 1916 253Pavilion Center Site of first grain separator 1-17-1925 227Pavilion Central School Special election scheduled 1936 259Pavilion Natural Gas Co. Wanted Le Roy francise 1906 120Pavilion Natural Gas Co. Had producing well 1906 123Pavilion Natural Gas Co. Rate increase 1921 170Pavilion Natural Gas Co. Low gas supply 1916 216Pavilion Natural Gas Co. Rate increase approved 1920 241Pavilion Natural Gas Co. Rate increase 1941 247Pavilion Natural Gas Co. Line break 1916 255Pavilion Natural Gas Co. Price increase 1921 256Peard, George Caught large eel 1906 128Peard, Harry R. Succeeded by B. Clark Parker 1935 241Pearson, George Deputy sheriff 1900 231Pease, Miss Bernice Soloist 1914 211Pease, Mrs. Fred A. Dance instructor at Majestic Temple 1929 67Peck & Kerslake Used cards for advertising 10-26-1946 253Peck, Col. Allen Steele Transferred 1920 215Peck, Elmer E. Factory burned 1914 62Peck, F. J. Attended Orleans fair 8-22-1931 145Peck, Israel M. Died 1900 231Peck, Junius M. Son of Israel M. Peck 1900 231Peddle, Mrs. Orlean Granddaughter of Orlean Shepard 6-20-1931 125Pegasus Troter died 1895 233Pelton, Lynn C. Owner of old Medina building 11-24-1934 184Pembroke Roads for farmers or automobiles? 1909 59Pembroke Gas drilling 1925 97Pembroke Wind storm 1921 155Pembroke Two-headed calf 1929 195Pembroke New supervisor 1919 199Pembroke Resident invented saw handle 1904 203Pembroke Gas pipe laid 1904 203Pendall, Capt. James Early Byron settler 2-3-1951 221Penepent, Charles Champion eater 1-10-1925 226Penn Yan How it got its name 4-23-1949 285Penn Yan Building sold 4-23-1949 285Perfield, Frank J. Succeeded by J. Norman McGee 1932 4Perfield, Frank J. Waited for desired license number 2-9-1929 28Perfield, Harry T. Secretary of Genesee Trust Co. 1931 216Perfield, Harry T. Bank cashier 1920 242

Perfield, Harry T. Chairman of bankers' association 1931 255Perfield, Ollie Cast member "Powhatan" (Mrs. A. G. Henning) 1899 56Perfield, Rosemary National Honor Society member 1929 210Perkins, Charles H. B. Died 3-21-1925 240Perkins, E. M. Succeeded Joseph H. Campbell 1905 90Perkins, Mrs. Great-great grandmother 7-24-1915 27Perrelli, Peter M. Needed blood at St. Jerome's Hospital 10-25-1930 104Perrin, George E. Appointed Batavia supervisor 1909 53Perrin, George E. Postmaster hosted dinner 1910 89Perrin, George E. Former owner of Parlor Cigar Store 1909 201Perrin, George E. Postmaster of Batavia 1910 215Perrin, George E. Succeeded by Harry T. Perfield 1920 242Perry Rochester women loses ring 4-20-1929 47Perry Motorist cover long distance 11-9-1929 75Perry Nears centennial 11-23-1929 77Perry Restaurants with odd combos 5-29-1931 121Perry Originated teachers' conferences 10-24-1931 162Perry Weather forecaster 12-15-1934 185Perry Home of The Genesee Recorder 11-10-1934 192Perry Home of The Perry Record & Perry Weekly News 11-10-1934 192Perry Building burned 1892 207Perry Low gas supply 1916 216Perry Former resident wrote almanac 3-21-1925 240Perry Bees in phone equipment 10-12-1946 251Perry House moved 10-12-1946 251Perry Natural gas supply problem 1916 255Perry Formerly Niveveh 5-5-1947 269Perry Center Movie made about former pastor 3-23-1946 243Perry Record, The Established in 1894 11-10-1934 192Perry Weekly News Became The Perry Herald 11-10-1934 192Perry, Frank D. Sugar beet harvest 1905 3Perry, Milford Mill burned 1901 176Perry, Nathan Got ferry license 7-25-1931 137Perry, Winslow Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Peters, Harold W. President of Shrine Club 1929 195Petry, Alphonso Had large potato 1899 58Pettibone, Elias J. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Pettibone, Hezekiah W. Applied for chauffeur's license 1910 108Pettingill, Mrs. G. B. Daughter of Mrs. William Trow 9-27-1930 85Pfann, George H. Cousin of Francis L. Carrano 1-19-1952 223Pfann, Harry Cousin of Francis L. Carrano 1-19-1952 223Pfann, Miss Pluma Cousin of Francis L. Carrano 1-19-1952 223Pfann, Will Cousin of Francis L. Carrano 1-19-1952 223Pfeifer, Daniel F. Grows large radish 1919 64Pfeifer, Miss Minnie Sold property to Louis C. Stroh 1904 50Pfeifer, Miss Minnie County treasurer 1937 278Pfeiffer, Roy General store burned 11-15-1930 100Pfiefer, Mrs. Minnie New county treasurer 1931 254Phelps, Charles B. Killed by Charles F. Steilow 1916 136Phelps, George H. Runaway horse 1899 58Phelps, George H. Driving club officer 1917 267

Phelps, M/M Frank Daughter had twins 4-26-1947 266Phelps, Oliver Made deed to Marvin Brown 1930 or 31 81Phelps, Zerah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Philips, Cyrus W. Deputy Industrial Commissioner hears case 1915 102Phillips, Dr. Examined items found with William Morgan? Remains 7-3-1931 130Phillips, Edson YMCA secretary 1921 136Phillips, John R. Organized sewing machine company 1925 110Phillips, John R. Secretary of Batavia Chamber of Comm. 1921 181Phillips, John R. Secretary of Chamber of Commerce 1921 259Phillips, Leo A. Resigned from YMCA 1906 154Phillips, Leo A. Left Batavia 1906 160Phillips, Miss Pauline Direct Christmas program 1914 211Pickering, T. H. Doehler Die Casting manager 1936 250Pickert, John Built Stroh house and greenhouses 1904 49Pickert, John Contractor for hospital 1901 136Pickert, John Built St. Mary's Church 1906 136Picket, John Purchased the Law mansion 1904 50Pierce, R. Leo Enlisted in Navy 1942 266Pierce, R. Leo New school physical director 1924 282Pierce, Wallace E. Husband of Elizabeth C. Cavanaugh 1-6-1940 220Pierson, Stanley K. Bought Pearl Waite's business interest 1899 58Pies, Max Succeeded by Joseph R. Rosenbloom 1929 195Pies, Moris 2nd in spelling contest 1925 214Piffard Resident cousin of prominent Odd Fellow 1-19-1952 223Pilger, A. C. President of milk producers 1937 265Pilgrim House Sold 2-21-1925 234Pine Hill Winter Storm 2-21-1925 234Pixley Snipe hunting with F. I. Judd & David Clark 10-26-1901 10Pixley, Charles B Succeeded by Thurman Hart at County Home 1899 57Pixley, Charles B Genesee Co. Clerk resigns 1920 89Pixley, Charles B Retired 1920 90Pixley, Richard M. Saved girl 9-26-1931 152Place, Frederick R. Resigned from state school 1895 233Plath, Mrs. Max P. Niece of Mrs. R. T. Sheldon 5-25-1931 116Plato, William W. Dean of Batavia police 1904 50Platt, Chester C. Sold interest in Forest City Printing Co. 1919 64Platt, Chester C. Article in magazine 1919 210Plinney, Dr. L. N. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Plock, George Possible cause of earthquake 3-7-1925 237Plock, John Apple trees in bloom 1899 56Polish Citizens' Club Organized 1919 199Polish Citizens' Club Organized 1919 64Polish Falcons Purchased property 1916 243Pollard, Arthur L. Resigned as Erie baggageman 1904 51Pollard, Arthur L. On unemployment committee 1921 156Pollard, William G. Bought land on Ross 1905 105Pollard, William G. Director of Batavia Theater Corp. 1922 260Pollock, Max House burned, party cancelled 11-23-1931 168Pollock, Miss Anna House burned, party cancelled 11-23-1931 168Poodry, Edward M. Tonawanda tribe chief dies 1894 55Poodry, Edward M. Made sachem 1926 140

Poodry, Edward M. Contested indian election 1926 153Poodry, Thomas Succeeded by Edward M. Poodry 1926 140Populists Party Weekly meetings 1895 231Porter, Col. Peter A. Reunion of New York Heavy Artillery 8-28-1931 146Porter, Joseph P. State college professor predicted weather 1-31-1925 230Porter, Peter A. Killed in Battle of Cold Harbor 9-27-1930 85Porter, Peter A. Died 1925 90Porter, Peter A. Congressional candidate 1906 139Porter, Peter A. Candidate for Congress 1906 149Porter, Peter A. elected to Congress 1906 165Porter, Peter A. Elected to Congress 1906 173Posson, Cornelius Father of Mrs. William Trow 9-27-1930 85Post, Grant Bought house and moved it 10-12-1946 251Post, J. L. Sold pears 1911 149Post, M/M J. F. 50th anniversary 1932 262Potter, Jay E. Pembroke supervisor 4-9-1949 284Potter, Mrs. Joseph H. Willed money to YWCA 1919 63Potter, Paul M. Performed at Opera House 1909 201Poultridge, Harry Won essay prize 1914 61Pound, Justice Cuthbert Elected to judicial board 1906 153Power, John L. Sec of State of Miss. Dies - had local ties 10-19-1901 14Powers, Asahel Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Pratt, A. S. Continues blacksmith business 1909 59Pratt, Charles Died 1901 155Pratt, Charles T. Thistle commissioner 1901 150Pratt, Fred C. Inspected Batavia sewers 1917 269Pratt, John C. Assumed bank office 1904 52Pratt, John C. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Pratt, John C. Batavia treasurer 1924 285Pratt, John W. Dewey celebration in NYC 1899 56Pratt, John W. Bought farm from Oscar Harris 1905 98Pratt, John W. Bought land on Ross 1905 105Pratt, Kirke On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Pratt, Professor Hired by Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Pratt, William F. President of Genesee County Farm Bureau 1919 64Pratt, William F. President of farm bureau 1919 199Pratt, William F. Reported on thistle pest 1909 201Pray, Lewis W. Admitted to bar with Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27Preiester, Fred J. Bought automobile 1911 114Prenoveau, Norman Returned from trip 8-22-1931 145Prentice, Cadet James Injured at West Point 1899 57Prentice, Col. James Reports on Atlantic Coast Highway 10-28-1929 73Prentice, D. C. Howard Bought automobile 1904 203Prentice, Louis A. Waited for desired license number 2-9-1929 28Prentice, Louis A. Appointed superintendent 1905 233Prentice, William E. Organized spelling bee 3-9-1929 42Presbyterian Church Organist died 1926 135Presbyterian Church Concert 1901 155Presbyterian Church Building dedicated as memorial 1919 199Presbyterian Church Ware Class opens day nursery 1919 210Presbyterian Church Hosted WCTU president 1917 263

Prescott & Hopp Installed wireless clock 1916 170Prescott, Charles B. Son of J. O. Prescott 10-3-1931 157Prescott, J. O. Excursion manager offers free rides 10-3-1931 157Prest, Ray Orleans County jailer 11-9-1946 254Preston, Benham Early Byron settler 2-3-1951 221Preston, Dr. W. D. Attica - stormy trip to see a patient 1-19-1929 36Preston, Mrs. Bought Phoebe Holmes' house 11-24-1934 184Preston, Mrs. Isabelle Sold home 11-24-1934 183Preston, W. E. Owned house traded to Archie D. Sanders 1899 56Primrose & Dockstater's Minstrels show in Batavia 1899 57Pringle School Students sent package to serviceman 1-19-1952 223Pringle, Benjamin Elected trustee of consolidated school dist. 12-13-1930 93Pringle, Benjamin Christmas Bengola lights 12-8-1945 241Producers Warehouse & Elevator Co. Bought property 1929 195Progressive Batavian Long article 3-7-1925 237Progressive Batavian Much lower prices in 1878 3-29-1947 265Prole, Miller & Co Sanders warehouse destroyed 1909 53Prudden, Willis Has grandfathers fair award 1929 68Pulakos, George Sold store to Louis Kustas 1905 231Pulakos, Peter G. Former Batavian visits Greece 4-6-1929 45Pundt, Charles J. Gave graphaphone demonstrations 1899 57Pundt, Fred Bought automobile 1911 114Putnam, B. B. Muck lands burned 1932 278Putnam, Fred W. Started fox farm 1926 132Putnam, Hartson Tapped sugar maples 1899 55Putnam, Miss E. Mae Married Howard E. Norris 1924 197Putnam, Mrs. E. H. Pheasants in her apple tree 2-7-1925 232Putnam, Mrs. Ellsworth Had twins 4-26-1947 266Queen Marie Rumanian Queen passed through Batavia 1926 253Quinlan, John H. Appointed postmaster 1914 209Quinlan, M/M John Past owners of Wyoming Village Inn 9-21-1946 248Quirk, James Advertiser in old paper found in Court House 6-6-1931 122Quirk, James In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Quirk, Joseph M. Employed at World's Fair 1904 49R. B. Pease hardware store Bought by John G. Torrance 1904 50R. N. Rowell Co. 100% Red Cross enrollment 1941 256Rabe, Rudolph Bought Genesee Light & Power Co. 1909 59Radder, Albert On annual ball committee 1917 261Radder, Henry Surviving Civil War vet 11-30-1929 78Radley, Bert Substitute rural mail carrier 1900 98Radley, J. Harry Expert on race horses 8-28-1931 146Radley, Miss Dora C. Sold Lewiston Road land 1920 105Radley, Rev. Richard Honored at Illinois church 9-14-1946 247Radley, Richard Rector of Stafford Seminary - 1853 5-16-1931 115Ramis, Dr. & Mrs. Cora Curtis Parents of Rev. R. E. Ramis 10-4-1930 86Ramis, Rev. R. E. Appointed pastor 10-4-1930 86Ramsey, William L. Takes position at N. Tonawanda YMCA 1920 96Rand, Charlie Subject of John Kennedy reminiscense 9-11-1926 31Rand, Dr. Charles F. Offered property to Batavia Hospital Assoc. 1900 106Rand, Dr. Charles F. Owned Batavia sanitarium 3-14-1925 238Randall, John S. Waited for desired license number 2-9-1929 28

Randall, Perry Died 1904 204Ranger, Wesley Mill burned 1923 208Rankin, Alexander, jr. Secretary of YMCA 1926 159Rankin, Alexander, jr. YMCA secretary 1926 218Ransom, Asa First purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Ransom, George Built RR motor car 1911 131Rapp, Assemblyman Herbert A. Worked to keep East Pembroke Telephone 1932 261Rapp, Assemblyman Herbert A. Bill passed 1932 263Rapp, Clarence J. Army draftees 1929 66Rapp, H. A. Feed mill robbed 1925 3Rapp, Herbert A. New Assemblyman 1931 254Rathbone, Arthur B. Resigned 1921 123Ray New postmaster 1895 231Rayburn, Fred E. Spoke in Batavia 1931 252Rayleo Specialty Company Bought building 1921 258Raymond, William C. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Rea, Alexander Memorial dedicated 8-8-1931 141Rea, Alexander Surveyed Telephone Rd. in Alexander 8-15-1931 142Rea, Nancy Jones Memorial dedicated 8-8-1931 141Rebman, Mrs. Mary Received payment from Lackawanna 1921 114Rebman, Philip Husband of Mary Rebman killed at crossing 1921 114Red Cross New president 1924 197Red Cross Day nursery 1919 210Red Cross Asked Batavia for flood relief 1936 246Red Cross Contribution from county approved 1936 247Red Cross Nurses training 1941 251Red Cross Company has 100% enrollment 1941 256Red Cross Membership campaign 1936 258Red Cross Received donation 1941 259Red Cross New members 1927 262Red Cross Helping Carl Stocking 1942 262Red Cross Batavia branch formed 1917 264Red Cross Buttons not available 1917 266Red Cross Flour for needy received 1922 266Red Cross Fund drive 1927 269Red Cross Fund drive 1927 271Red Cross Shared profits 1917 275Red Cross Contribution made 1917 279Red Cross Batavia blood drive 1942 279Redding, Harold Hunting trip 11-23-1931 168Redding, Mrs. Jennie Had vegetarian cat 9-26-1931 152Redfield farm Purchased 1926 216Redfield, Frank B. Sold house to George A. Bridge 1911 153Redfield, Frank B. Member of agricultural society board 1895 228Redfield, Frank B. Appointed to Woodrow Wilson Foundation 1922 261Redfield, Heman J. Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Redfield, Herman J. Bought John Otto house 1911 153Redfield, Miss Constance Wins gold tournament 1900 108Redmanoff, James Arrested 1921 170Reed, C. N. Tapped sugar bush 1895 239Reed, Cong. Daniel A. Urged community uplift 1927 271

Reed, Earl Eagle Scout 1936 257Reed, Fred Member of driving club 1915 217Reed, George Killed snakes 1901 114Reed, George W. Hotel burned 1922 263Reed, Harry Humorus story 1929 67Reed, John W. Eagle Scout 1936 257Reed, L. L. Tall corn 1906 139Reed, L. L. Leased underground rights 1911 140Reed, Lorin L. Crop hit by Hessian fly 1901 123Reed, Lorin L. Incorporated Oakfield Exchange Bank 1916 170Reed, Lorin L. Operated Oakfield bank 1916 256Reed, Malcolm John W. Totterdale's fishing partner 11-28-1931 171Reed, R. Norton Awarded construction contract 1929 282Reeder, Lydia Brief history of Woodworths 1930 or 31 81Reedy, William J. Commander of Upton Post G.A.R. 10-24-1931 162Rees, B. W. Cornell professor 1917 286Reeves, Edwin D. Managed store 1895 236Reeves, George Former fireman attended parade 8-1-1931 138Reeves, Glen B. Succeeded by George W. Caswell 1901 174Reid, Hal Actor 1900 89Reifsteck, Edward J. In charge of health for Batavia schools 1942 263Reinheimer, Albert Warsaw Elevator superintendent 5-31-1947 278Republic Light, Heat & Power Co. New gas line 1926 132Republic Light, Heat & Power Co. Rabbit story 9-12-1931 148Republic Light, Heat & Power Co. Bought Alden-Batavia Natural Gas Co. 1901 159Republic Light, Heat & Power Co. Wanted rate increase 1921 250Republic Light, Heat & Power Co. Allowed to move lines 1927 267Republican Advocate Batavia newspaper 9-25-1929 69Rescue Hook & Ladder Co. Member given badge 1904 203Reynolds, Harrah B. Moved to Batavia 1911 160Reynolds, Robert J. Humorus story 11-23-1929 77Rhode, August Dissolved partnership 1904 203Rhodey, August Dissolved partnership with Charles Campbell 1904 49Rhodey, Frank Sold lambs 1916 258Rhody, Frank Sold lambs 1916 174Rial, Harold M. Letter from Yakima, Wash. 6-14-1947 275Rial, William H. Received letter from Chandler G. Ellicott 9-12-1931 148Rial, William H. Sent letter to state historian 11-30-1946 256Rice, Anna E. Son Edward R. w/McKinley when he was shot 9-28-1901 8Rice, Mrs. F. J. Daughter of Judge William T. Mitchell 7-24-1915 27Rich, Gaius B. Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Richards, Frank M. Building collapsed 1909 201Richards, Henry A. Won scholarship 1904 52Richards, Lafayette Owned land that became County Farm in Varysburg 6-13-1931 126Richards, Van Rensselaer Army draftees 1929 66Richardson Building Bought by C. L. Carr 1919 199Richardson, Dr. William H. Died 1906 176Richardson, Frank First husband of Elizabeth C. Cavanaugh 1-6-1940 220Richardson, Frank President of Batavia Carriage Wheel Works 1-6-1940 220Richardson, Miss Nell In suffrage parade 1916 249Richenberg, William Found old shoe 7-5-1947 280

Richmond Hose Company Dissolved 1916 119Richmond Hose Company Lead parade 1906 139Richmond Hose Company Presented gold badge 1895 231Richmond Hotel Robert Fitzsimmons stayed here 1911 143Richmond Hotel Annual Birthday Ball 1935 217Richmond Hotel Site of Democratic rally 1936 253Richmond Library Popular books 12-1-1934 184Richmond, Dean Past president of New York Central RR 11-23-1901 17Richmond, Dean Some history of the New York Central RR 4-27-1929 48Richmond, Dean President of New York Central RR 3-14-1925 238Richmond, Dean Bank ledger exhibited 4-2-1949 281Richmond, Henry A. Son of Dean Richmond 3-14-1925 238Richmond, Miss Adelaide Kenny Gift to hospital 1906 131Richmond, Mrs. Watts L. Chairman of war relief committee 1916 117Richmond, Mrs. Watts L. Red Cross leader 1917 264Richmond, W. Eugene Preparing fleet trotters for winter sports 12-21-1901 21Richmond, Watts L. Successful fishing trip 9-20-1930 84Richmond, Watts L. Trapshooting trophy named for him 1911 154Richmond, Watts L. Inherited the Richmond homestead 1925 242Richmond, Watts Lansing Resigned from Johnston Harvester Company 1909 53Richmond, William Eugene Father of Adelaide Richmond 1906 131Richville Named by C. B. Rich 5-5-1947 269Rider, Harry L. Purchased the Charles R. Gould drug store 1905 108Rifenbergh, M/M Lester Surprise birthday party for June Hodge 2-2-1929 37Riggs, Jedediah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Rimmer, Edward Enlisted in Army 1899 56Rimmer, Miss Agnes Cast member "Powhatan" (Mrs. Frank E. Russell) 1899 56Rippel, Harry W. President of Genesee Police Club 1934 211Rippel, Harry W. Batavia policeman 11-30-1946 256Rippey, William S. Squirrel hunter 10-27-1934 191Ripple, Harry W. Batavia policeman 5-17-1947? 271Ripple, Sgt. Batavia policeman 5-13-1922 205Roanoke Dry wells and creek 1914 62Roanoke Wells go dry 1914 193Roanoke Named for John Randolph's country home 5-5-1947 269Robbins, Miss E. C. Succeeded Mary Wood 1916 153Robbins, Miss Etta Head of Batavia hospital 1906 160Robbins, Mrs. Florence W. Le Roy assessor 1944 281Robert Morris School Opened 1929 283Robert Morris School Radio equipment installed 1929 285Roberts Brothers Bought property 1909 53Roberts Brothers Bought property 1909 201Roberts Brothers Flour Mill Site of old mill 1905 239Roberts, Edward Fell from church 1906 181Roberts, Eugene C., jr. Appointed to prohibition office 1925 110roberts, George Barn burned 1932 273Roberts, John J. Fact finder for emergency airport 1922 273Roberts, Miss Maude At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Robertson, Mrs. Helen 101yrs old 1908 207Robertson, Tyrrell & Hewitt Attorneys for David Curry 1-5-1929 34Robeson, Lila Gave concert 1919 199

Robinson, Capt. W. W. President of historical society 1936 247Robinson, Capt. Winfield W. State police add welfare work 1931 255Robinson, Laban H. Civil War veteran 87 3-31-1928 30Robinson, Roraback Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Rochester Artillery marched in parade 1911 144Rochester Formerly Falls Town, Dublin & Rochesterville 5-5-1947 269Rochester Button Co. Employees picket 1937 266Rochester Button Co. Strike near ended 1937 269Rochester Telephone Corp. Bees in phone equipment 10-12-1946 251Rockwell & Stone's Circus Played Batavia 5-17-1947? 271Roden, Aloysius On annual ball committee 1917 261Roffe, L. R. Weather expert 11-28-1931 171Rogers, C. A. Friend of C. F. Apthorp 7-24-1915 27Rogers, Caleb Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Rogers, Daniel Elected president of 14th Separate Co. 1910 109Rogers, Fred H. Le Roy mayor 1934 283Rogers, Henry T. Built main building for State School 4-12-1947 267Rogers, Rev. L. Lincoln Succeeded by Rev. J. Harrison Olmstead 1921 251Rogers, Rev. Lincoln L. Pastor of First Methodist Episcopal church 1919 64Rollins, Rev. Dr. D. L. M. Died 1895 236Rood, Miss Hired by Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Roosevelt, Col. Theodore Candidate for Governor 1924 197Roosevelt, Franklin D. Plum pudding from Fannie Brunson 1929 195Roosevelt, Franklin D. Genesee County votes for President 1904 203Roosevelt, Gov. Franklin D. Visited home for infantile paralysis treatment 11-14-1931 167Roosevelt, Gov. Franklin D. Gave Medal to Robert V. Call 1932 262Roosevelt, Gov. Franklin D. Picked Mt. Morris 1932 266Roosevelt, Gov. Franklin D. Vetoed flood control bill 1929 282Roosevelt, Gov. Theodore Spoke in Batavia 1900 101Roosevelt, Mrs. Eleanor Commended State School graduate 4-19-1947 286Roosevelt, President Received donated horses 1902 207Root, King Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Root, Reginald Meets Mexican President 1929 66Root, Reginald D. Football coach at University of Mexico 10-28-1929 73Root, Reginald D. Yale football coach 12-14-1931 177Rose, C. C. Laid pipe for Alden-Batavia Natural Gas Co. 1904 49Rose, C. C. Wanted gas franchise 1901 135Rose, Isaac P. Grandfather of Mrs. Orpha Rose Safford 6-13-1931 126Rose, Mrs. J. Fred Returned from trip 8-8-1931 141Rose, Mrs. Vernon F. Mother of Jack A. MacDonald 9-27-1930 85Rose, Rev. J. E. Accepted post at Mt. Olivet Church 1920 102Rose, Robert Wanted gas franchise 1901 135Rosecrance, Daniel Arrested counterfeiters 4-2-1949 281Rosenbloom, Joseph R. President of Jewish congregation 1929 195Rosenbloom, Joseph R. Owned New Dellinger Theater 1926 255Ross Food Company Property sold 1922 265Ross, Edwin Oldest member of Upton Post G.A.R. 10-24-1931 162Ross, Mrs. Nellie Taylor Friend of Jean Holley 1-10-1925 226Rossevelt, Franklin D. Spoke in Batavia 1914 62Rotary Club Luncheon speaker 1919 210Rotary Club Ladies night 1919 211

Rotary Club Initiation ceremony 3-23-1946 243Rotary Club Honored retiree 1937 261Rotary Club New president 1922 265Rotary Club New president 1927 269Rotary Club New president 1924 281Roth, Ethel In speaking contest 1924 210Roth, George In Europe 1914 61Rotonde Amusement Company Managed Dellinger Theater 1926 156Rough & Ready Garment Starts business in Batavia 1919 64Rough & Ready Garment Began business 1919 199Rough & Tumble Garment Jober sold 1924 211Rowan, Mrs. Cornelia Estate funded trust fund 1901 140Rowe, Abel First purchaser of land in village of Batavia 1-5-1929 34Rowe, Alfred H. Making good in baseball 3-16-1929 43Rowe, Fred In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Rowell, E. N. Appointed to Batavia shade tree committee 1909 64Rowell, E. Newton Died 1929 195Rowell, Edward N. Father of Edna Rowell 12-13-1930 93Rowell, Miss Edna Rowell Married George C. Butte 12-13-1930 93Rowley, Fred Horse story 12-14-1901 20Royce, John Sayles Invented the reaper 3-16-1929 43Rudd, Floyd Accident at work 1909 201Ruff, Ziber Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Rugg, John Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Ruhland, Paul M. Earns Eagle Scout 1936 4Rumsey, A. J. Lemon distributor 1899 58Rumsey, A. J. Bought wool 1901 117Rumsey, Albeert J. Chairman of political party 1892 207Rumsey, E. D. Sugar beet harvest 1905 3Rumsey, E. D. Cabbage harvest 1904 51Rumsey, E. D. Cabbage harvest 1904 203Rumsey, Nathan Owned land where first brick building stood 12-13-1930 93Rundell, Mr. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Runedell, Morton W. Large estate 1911 169Rupp, Martin In car accident 1914 193Ruscher, Luther W. Operated bus company 1921 174Rusher, Luther W. Started freight service 1921 256Russell & Palmer Store robbed 1894-5 225Russell, Edward Saved some trees by court house 1904 50Russell, Edward Supported public market in Batavia 1901 128Russell, Edward Caught large fish 1916 143Russell, Frank E. Exhibited moving pictures 1904 51Russell, Frank E. Succeeded Frank Barber at Batavia postoffice 1899 58Russell, Frank E. Members of Batavia Dramatic Club 1905 89Russell, John J. President, Batavia Board of Trade 1915 241Russell, William A. Ehibited 1/5 scale airplanes 1909 60Rutter, J. A. Began building Alabama hotel 1909 53Ryan, Dr. Edith F. Child Welfar physician 1916 139Ryan, J. E. Started automobile business 1925 105Ryan, James E. Sold Redfield farm 1926 216Ryan, James E. Strange phone call 4-19-1947 286

Ryan, James Hillary Played for Knute Rockne 12-22-1930 92Ryan, John Elected chairman of Democrats 1904 49Ryan, John Appointed commissioner of elections 1911 132Ryan, John F. Planned Batavia business 1914 62Ryan, John F. Business didn't get off ground 1914 193Ryan, John F. Batavia postmaster 1915 212Ryan, Joseph M. Is sole owner of Colgrove & Ryan Market 1946 5Ryan, Joseph M. Member of liquor authority 1935 212Ryan, Joseph M. Member of liquor authority 1935 215Ryan, Joseph M. Formed corporation 1936 218Ryan, Joseph M. Owned Colgrove & Ryan 1926 243Ryan, Joseph M. President of baseball club 1939 282Ryan, Joseph M. Owned Ryan's Market 4-19-1947 286Ryan, Leland Started automobile business 1925 105Ryan, M. A. Estate sold Redfield property 1926 170Ryan, M/M Thomas F. Parents of Mary K. Ryan 8-28-1931 146Ryan, Miss Mary K. Overcame her illness 8-28-1931 146Ryan, William S. Established rural mail route in Elba 10-10-1931 158S. A. Cook & Company Used Silas M. Burroughs house as showroom 12-19-1931 178S. S. Kresge Plans for building construction 1926 251S. S. Kresge Building contract awarded 1926 253Sacket, Tyler Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Sackett, Charles Erie conductor 9-11-1926 31Sackett, Edward Erie conductor 9-11-1926 31Sackett, M/M Walter L. Bought Blount's Business School 10-24-1931 162Sackett, Orange Erie conductor. Friend of P. A. Murphy 9-11-1926 31Sacred Heart Church Bell Dedicated 1904 204Sacred Heart Church Purchased property 1916 243Sacred Heart Church Hosted Democratic rally 1936 257Sacred Heart Church Rector planned trip to Poland 1932 279Sacred Heart School Opened 1904 203Safford, Fred M. Succeeded by brother as Postmaster 1919 64Safford, H. J. Postmaster 1909 201Safford, Herbert J. Postmaster at East Pembroke 1919 64Safford, J. W. 25yrs ago - hardware store robbed 2-5-1910 23Safford, Mrs. Orpha Rose Had book on her grandfather 6-13-1931 126Sage & Potter Moved to Batavia 1901 165Sage, Charles H. Moved to Batavia 1901 165Sage, John Grandfather of Albert L. Higgins 7-25-1931 137Sager, Fred Shot plover 1899 56Sager, Fred L. Mushroom expert 12-28-1931 179Sager, Frederick L. Gathered mushrooms 11-7-1931 163Saile, Frank J. 1896 - married Martha Lillian Hatch 3-11-1911 24Sailey, Rev. W. W. Had tall rhubarb 8-1-1931 138Salisbury, Albert N. In charge of Elmira prohibition enforcement 1-19-1929 36Salisbury, John D. Prisoner in Philippines 1899 57Salvation Army Disbanded in Batavia 1901 165Salvation Army Opened kitchen 1915 215Salvation Army Promotions 1916 249Salway, Fred Member of Batavia High basketball team 1904 50Salway, Fred On YMCA basketball team 1900 89

Salway, Fred Opened hardware store 1929 195Salway, Lee Member of Batavia High basketball team 1904 50Salway, Lee On YMCA basketball team 1900 89Salway, Martin Appointed game protector 1919 63Samma, James Large puffball 1916 140Sampson, Edward Harper Buried John Wilkes Booth 2-21-1925 234Samson, John P. Le Roy historian 2-9-1929 28Samson, John P. Headed Le Roy community fund 1918 208Samson, Willaim H. Former Le Royan editor of Buffalo Times 9-28-1901 8Sanborn, Lee R. Died 1900 233Sanders, Archie D. Traded farm for building 1899 56Sanders, Archie D. Nominated for state senator 1914 61Sanders, Archie D. Elected state senator 1914 61Sanders, Archie D. Political candidate 1916 120Sanders, Archie D. Leader in Congress 1929 195Sanders, Archie D. US Representative 1930 214Sanders, Archie D. Tax collector 1900 231Sanders, Archie D. Candidate for Congress 1916 248Sanders, Archie D. US Representative 1917 286Sanders, Harry D. Began law practice 1899 55Sanders, Harry D. Assistant Buffalo attorney 1909 201Sanders, Leander E. Stafford mail carrier 1900 95Sanders, M/M William B. Returned to US 1921 176Sanders, Mrs. Belle D. Succeeded by George D. Butler 1906 128Sanders, William B. Received recognition 1921 139Sanders, William B. Rationing agent 1942 269Sanders, William M. County Rationing Administrator 1942 266Sanderson, Mrs. W. F. Father's funeral during snow storm 10-17-1931 161Sands, John F. Good wheat crop 1911 149Sanfleet, Mrs. John A. Fair art exhibitor 12-8-1934 185Sanford, Mayor Running for office 1899 55Sanford, Orrin D. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Sanford, W. D. Elected Batavia mayor 1899 57Sanford, Willis D. Batavia mayor 7-5-1947 280Sanitary Market Sold 1926 243Santy, Rev. Peter C. Former Lime Rock rector 2-28-1925 235Sattler, John G. Sold buildings 1921 143Sattler, M/M Albert Surprise birthday party for June Hodge 2-2-1929 37Savage, George H. Snow story 5-13-1922 205Sawday, Henry Home burned 1926 132Sayre, Rev. H. Bradley Pastor of North Bergen Presbyterian Church 11-22-1930 99Scamacca, Miss Elizabeth Nearly hit by train 12-28-1931 179Scamacca, Mrs. Mary F. Nearly hit by train 12-28-1931 179Scarborough, Fred Large puffball found on his farm 11-3-1934 192Scatcherd, R. C. Appointed to Batavia shade tree committee 1909 64Scenta, Collegua Convicted of Battaglia bombing 9-29-1919 63Schaefer, Raymond F. Two discuss his murder trial 2-23-1929 40Schaefer, Raymond F. Court house crowded for his murder trial 2-23-1929 40Schafer, Louis H. Appoint by Le Roy High School 1916 153Schafer, Miss Marie E. Cast member "Powhatan" (Mrs. Harry S. Kibbe) 1899 56Schaft, Barney Played basketball with Lew R. Brown 11-1-1930 103

Scheer, Frank 82 and "losing" his appetite 10-12-1901 13Scheer, Leonard P. Killed by Burd P. Atkins 1905 239Scheider, David Tract star 1942 275Schellinger, Harold W. First place in oratorical contest 1906 117Schemann, Mrs. Emma Winner in butcher's contest 2-16-1929 39Schermerborn, Abram M. Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Schimmelpennick, Rutger Jan Made deed to Rufus McCracken 1930 or 31 81Schindelmeyer, Miss Florence Class colors committee 1909 209Schindelmyer, Frank J. Registrar of vital statistics 1915 214Schlenker, Charles J. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Schmeidel, Miss Minnie Cast member "Powhatan" 1899 56Schmeizle, John Hogs butchered 12-19-1931 178Schmidt, Joseph H. Batavia businessman 1905 228Schmidt, Mrs. Evelyn Helped by state troopers 2-21-1925 234Schmitt, Martin A. Deeded land 1929 195Schoenberg, Jacob Murdered by Jan Tribus 1915 96Schroeder, Herman Foiled Bert Jackson's escape try 1909 59Schular, Rolland On motor trip with S. E. Teubner 2-9-1929 28Schultz, George F. Attorney moved to Buffalo 1900 231Schultz, Joseph C. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Schultz, L. H. Merchants' Council member 1937 286Schultz, Lawrence H. Bought Western New York Motor Lines, Inc. 1926 136Schwartz, Charles Enlisted in Army 1899 56Schwingel, Miss Pauline Niece of Mrs. Ida A. Baker 4-26-1947 266Sciandra, Samuel J. Has old reaper 3-16-1929 43Sciolino, Tony Local boxer 12-29-1934 187Scolfield, Uriah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Scott, David J. Purchased greenhouses from Nelson Brown 1915 97Scott, Jariel Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Scott, Stewart Assistant to Reginald D. Root 12-14-1931 177Scrogg, Soloman Married Miss Anna Eldridge 1909 60Seabury, Judge Candidate for governor 1916 160Seacord, Earl M. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Seacord, John On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Seacord, John M. 1891 - elected mayor 3-11-1911 24Seacord, Rev. Jay G. Called to Buffalo church 1920 96Seamans, Charles Cut down tree 12-21-1929 80Searles, George Endurance runner 1901 160Searles, John J. Byron supervisor 1919 199Searles, Rev. George J. Reassigned 1914 193Searls, Roy C. Incorporated Oakfield Exchange Bank 1916 170Searls, Roy C. Operated Oakfield bank 1916 256Sears, Irving S. Discussed school construction plans 1927 4Seaver, William Had school for ladies & gentlemen 9-25-1929 69Seaver, William Member of early Batavia fire company 9-20-1930 84Seaver, William Professional photographer 12-28-1929 88Seaver, William Photographer had picture of his grandfather 6-27-1931 129Seaver, William A. 1843 fourth of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Seaver, William, jr. Grandfather of William Seaver 6-27-1931 129Secord, John M. Found large turtle 10-28-1916 29Secord, John M. Multi-bloom sunflower 9-30-1946 249

Secord, John M., jr. Built boat 1926 139Security Lodge, No. 21 Surrendered its charter 1906 118Seeley, Ebenezer Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Seeley, M. Last Stone Church postmaster 1901 132Seneca Sewing Machine Co. Organized 1925 110Sennate, Mrs. Mary F. Succeeded by James Sumner 1895 231Serve, Michael Took horses to the White House 1902 207Seven Springs Property bought 1910 102Seven Springs Trying to grow bittersweet 10-6-1934 189Seven Springs Good water supply 1937 263Severne, Frank Successful State School for the Blind graduate 6-20-1931 125Severns, Ray Traveled in Mexico 5-9-1931 112Seward, Charles In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Sexauer, Carl Made window display of towns named Perry 7-11-1931 133Seymour, Salah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Shaffer, Fred Mountain lions escape 1906 140Shapiro, Joseph Barn fire 1922 3Shattuck & Hussey YMCA architects 1911 216Shattuck, M/M A. D. Thoughts on cost of living 12-14-1931 177Shattuck, Mervin Trouble with bloodhounds 7-25-1931 137Shaw, Clark Was president of Gen. Co. Pioneer Assoc. 1905 109Shaw, John Bond salesman in jail 1927 269Shaw, M/M Robert Passed through Batavia in French car 1901 118Shaw, W. Irving Succeeded by John M. Davison 1934 209Shay, John T. Avid bicyclist 11-10-1934 192Shay, Perkins Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Shea, Jeremiah F. Youngest Batavia policeman 1904 50Shea, Jeremiah F. Died 1906 135Shedd, Charles D. Uncle of Hilton F. Lusk 10-3-1931 157Shedd, Justice Opened law office 1899 55Shedd, William D. Succeeded by Ray T. Heath 1916 216Shedd, William D. Succeeded by Ray Heath 1916 255Sheen, Rev. Fulton J. Visited Batavia 1942 278Sheer, Frank Oldest voter 1911 173Sheffelheger, Ernest Stafford evaporator burned 1900 102Sheffer, Mrs. Fred Bushes in bloom 1926 257Shelby House burned, party cancelled 11-23-1931 168Shelby Buffalo run away 12-14-1931 177Shelby Was known as West Jackson Corners 12-28-1946 259Sheldon, Mrs. R. T. Enthusiastic flower gardener 5-25-1931 116Sheldon, Rev. Charles M. Movie made about him 3-23-1946 243Shepard, Daniel Member of American Baseball club 5-5-1947 269Shepard, Orlean Letter of proposal from William Burt 6-20-1931 125Sherman, Eleanor In speaking contest 1924 210Sherman, Eleanora 2nd in Girls' Speaking Contest 1926 3Sherman, Rev. A. M. Retired 1904 51Sherman, Rev. A. M. On fourth of July reviewing stand 7-5-1947 280Sherwin, Miss Ella Secretary of Socialists 1910 3Sherwin, Mrs. Ella W. President of Woman's Suffrage Club 1911 160Sherwin, S. A., jr. Member of Batavia High basketball team 1904 50Sherwin, Sidney A. YMCA president 1924 282

Sherwin, Sidney A., Jr. Instructor at Washington College in Tenn. 1909 59Sherwin, Sidney Allyn Won oratorical prize 1910 214Shipper, George M. Published The Genesee Recorder 11-10-1934 192Shirley, Fred J. Sold steam laundry 1900 102Shirley, William M. Moved to Geneseo 1900 236Shirver, Todd C. Pilot lands at fair 1911 153Short, Edward Opened printing office 1892 207Showerman, Miss Jane Taught Patricia Boyle 1-3-1925 224Shults, Richard In YMCA magic show 1936 253Shumway, O. B. Succeeded by John H. Quinlan 1914 209Shumway, O. B. Postmaster wants rural routes 1900 228Sider, Clara Belle In speaking contest 1924 210Sidman, Arthur Died 1901 140Sign of the Teapot, the In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Sileski, John Had old article on moving west 4-16-1949 282Silver Creek Home of Huntley Manufacturing Co. 1900 239Silver Lake Indian love story 9-12-1931 148Silver Lake Golf Club Golfers and fish 7-11-1931 133Silver Lake Golf Club Rabbits in sand trap 8-22-1931 145Silver Lake Ice Co. Building burned 1892 207Silver Lake RR Indian love story 9-12-1931 148Silver Springs Home sold 11-24-1934 183Silver Springs Train to New York delayed 12-8-1934 185Silvernail, Clarke Actor 10-4-1930 86Silvernail, Mrs. Elizabeth Mother of Clarke Silvernail 10-4-1930 86Simmons, James S. Nominated by Charles S. Tuttle 1910 105Simmons, Sherman Appointed postmaster of Byron 1920 3Simmons, Sherman Bought clothing business with James F. Corbett 1910 96Simms, Donald Captain of football team 1920 214Simonds, F. W. Died 1917 286Simons, F. W. Tall corn 1901 149Simpson, Charles H. Appointed manager of Western Union 1909 53Simpson, Charles H. Succeeded by George C. Chappel 1905 96Simpson, Charles H. Manager of Western Union 1900 97Simpson, L. J. Epworth League meeting 7-25-1931 137Simpson, M/M Charles H. Killed at New York Central RR crossing 1925 109Sinclair Oil Co. Gasoline stolen 1929 195Sinclair, Harry F. Rail car on fire. President of Sinclair Oil 1929 33Sisters of Mercy of Buffalo Diocese Received gift of houses 1916 149Skeet, Fred Employed on Fred Miller farm 10-17-1931 161Skehan, John Running for office 1899 55Skelley, Andrew W. Appointed to sewer commission 1909 59Skelly, Andrew W. Bought Champlin property 1904 49Sky, Elon Tonawanda tribe chief dies 1894 55Slack, Charles P. Was director of census 1919 63Slack, Charles P. County census director 1919 199Slaight, Albert J. Census supervisor 1899 58Slater, Jerome M. Died 1922 270Slater, Mrs. Bessie Succeeded her husband as postmaster 1922 270Sleght, Carlton M. Is sole owner of MacGreevey-Sleght-DeGraff 1926 3Sleght, Carlton M. President of YMCA board 1917 263

Sloat, John F. Garage burned 1924 281Slocum, Harry E. Bought property 1921 173Slocum, Lloyd Bought a bull 3-30-1946 245Small, Digby Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Smallman, Dr. & Mrs. Ralph B. Home burned 1937 286Smallwood, Mrs. Charlotte First local female lawyer 12-28-1946 259Smallwood, William Husband & partner of Charlotte Smallwood 12-28-1946 259Smart, Herbert F. Found snake 1921 173Smead, William C. President of Genesee Co. Agricultural Society 1916 175Smith, A. D. In Orleans Republican fifty years ago 8-20-1927 32Smith, Albert Sold land for Elba water wells 12-1-1934 184Smith, Alva Owner of American Hotel 2-7-1925 232Smith, Andrew J. On jury of Pres. McKinley assassin. Fm Corfu 9-28-1901 8Smith, Charles F. Sold theater to B. H. Nichols 1909 60Smith, E. E. Partner with Peter Gruber in Happy Hour theater 1909 59Smith, Edward Member of hunting party 11-22-1930 99Smith, Edwin S. Successful safety director 10-26-1946 253Smith, Elinor Russell Holderman was her flight instructor 11-29-1930 94Smith, Elroy Member of diving act 1916 124Smith, Eugene L. Formed partnership with Sheriff David Clark 1909 53Smith, Eugene L. Clerk of Batavia races 1920 105Smith, Eugene L. Partner with David Clark 1909 201Smith, Eugene L. Driving club officer 1917 267Smith, Eugene L. Driving club officer 1917 275Smith, George E. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Smith, Gov. Alfred E. Appointed Ward Manchester coroner 1920 106Smith, Gov. Alfred E. Visited School for the Blind 1926 140Smith, Herbert E. Built automobile 1901 150Smith, Herbert F. Built automobile 1921 132Smith, James In 1890 - barns burn 2-5-1910 23Smith, James 77 years old 1905 95Smith, James C. Built power boat 1911 181Smith, Jay M. Successful cucumber grower 9-21-1946 248Smith, Joseph, jr. Church founder 4-9-1949 284Smith, Junias A. Christmas Bengola lights 12-8-1945 241Smith, Junius A. 1843 fourth of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Smith, Leon Pilot for Ruth Blackman 1920 106Smith, M/M H. M. Moved 1915 106Smith, Milford J. Policeman suspect in missing baseball bet money 9-14-1946 247Smith, Miss Hired by Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Smith, Miss Mary Organist 1916 176Smith, Mrs. Mary Jones Husband forgot her name 5-31-1947 278Smith, Mrs. Winifred Stiles Mother of Edwin S. Smith 10-26-1946 253Smith, Noah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Smith, Oziel Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Smith, P. H. Received large hay load 1906 181Smith, Peter H. Mushroom/puff ball harvest 1910 107Smith, Peter H. Mushroom harvest 1906 156Smith, Peter H. Horse stolen by Samuel Spencer 1911 174Smith, Rev. John W. Father of Edwin S. Smith 10-26-1946 253Smith, S. F. Farm site of gas drilling 11-23-1931 168

Smith, Thomas C. On unemployment committee 1921 156Smith, W. Richmond Chamber of Commerce director 1917 264Smith, Wesley Bull didn't want to be stolen 9-26-1931 152Smith, William D. Finds 12/30/1858 letters 9-28-1901 8Smith, William D. Appointed bicycle sidepath commissioner 1899 58Smith, William D. First Elks ruler 1905 236Smith, William H. Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Snell, C. Lewis New policeman 1941 255Snell, Earl Orleans County deputy sheriff 11-9-1946 254Snell, Mrs. H. M. Large cucumber 8-22-1931 145Snitzer, Mrs. Alice In suffrage parade 1916 249Snow, Dr. E. E. President of Genesee Co. Medical Society 1904 203Snow, Dr. E. E. President of physicians club 1919 282Snow, Florence E. Laid first Walnut St. brick 1914 61Snow, Homer Bought pears 1911 149Snow, Homer Bought wool 1895 236Snyder, E. O. Succeeded by Walter N. Whitney 1924 211Snyder, Gurnsey Has old letter fm Richard Z. Towner to Erasmus Osborne 1-5-1929 34Snyder, Henry Saw robin 1914 62Snyder, Henry Saw robin 1914 193Snyder, Herbert L. Series of farm fires 1932 4Snyder, Herbert L. Baggageman at Erie station 1904 51Snyder, Herbert L. Elected sheriff 1929 195Snyder, Herbert L. Nominated for sheriff 1929 209Snyder, Herbert L. County sheriff 1931 258Snyder, Herbert L. Gave gong to firemen 1917 270Snyder, Herbert L. Genesee county undersheriff 1934 283Snyder, Leo B. Killed in accident 1925 214Soccio, Rocco Lowest bidder on sewer work 1927 266Social Welfare Federation Tea held 1915 212Social Welfare Federation Women's government aid group 1917 271Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument Legislation needed for city donation 1919 281Sonnenberg, Gus Wrestler managed by Paul Bowser 3-2-1929 41Sonnenberg, Gus Wins wrestling match 1929 195Sons of the American Revolution Sponsored essay contest 1923 208Sons of Veterans Convention at Batavia 1913 208South Alabama Postoffice closed 1904 52South Alabama Large cucumber 4-23-1949 285South Batavia Rye harvest 1901 135South Batavia Ball of fire 1901 170South Byron Help keep roads in good shape 3-23-1929 44South Byron St. Michael's Church destroyed 1920 95South Byron New postmaster 1914 193South Byron Resident was State Assemblyman 1920 212South Byron Supervisor was board chairman 1935 212South Byron Resident won spelling contest 1925 214South Byron Barns burned 1916 216South Byron Brief description 2-3-1951 221South Byron Home of Mrs Julia Coward 5-17-1952 222South Byron Resident cousin of prominent Odd Fellow 1-19-1952 223South Byron Resident sold wool 1895 236

South Byron High School won basketball championship 1941 244South Byron Students from Byron go to high school 1931 247South Byron Resident vegetable gardener 3-22-1947 264South Byron Methodist group received letter from Holland 5-5-1947 269South Byron Train derailed 1929 285South Byron High School Won basketball championship 1941 244Southworth & Staples Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Southworth, George P. Member of Batavia civil service commission 1914 62Southworth, George P. Moved to Rochester 1916 159Southworth, George P. Batavia Civil Service Commission 1914 193Southworth, M. M. Commissioner - State School building site 4-12-1947 267Southworth, Walter Class president 1919 209Spafford, Hart On liquor commission 10-10-1931 158Spanish War veterans Camp suspended 1905 239Sparlin, Ezra W. Victim of Ralph D. Johnson 11-23-1931 168Sparling's Crossing Closed 1927 263Sparr, Homer S. Treasurer of Eastern States' Conference of Petroleum. . . 11-17-1934 183Sparr, M/M Blodgett Parents of Homer S. Sparr 11-17-1934 183Speed, Miss Ruth Caroline Drum major of Painerville, Oh school 11-3-1934 191Spellamn, Frank P. Sued Jack Dempsey 1921 153Spellman, Frank Circus goes bust 1919 61Spellman, Frank P. Re-opens gypsum mine 10-14-1920 3Spellman, Frank P. Managed Jack Dempsey 1914 62Spellman, Frank P. Promoting an amusement corporation 1925 96Spellman, Frank P. Revived gypsum mine on McPherson farm 1920 98Spellman, Frank P. Brought suit against Jack Dempsey 1921 113Spellman, Frank P. Sued Jack Dempsey 1921 128Spellman, Frank P. Sued Jack Dempsey 1921 155Spellman, Frank P. Bought animals for circus 1916 181Spellman, Frank P. Sued Jack Dempsey 1921 249Spellman, Frank P. Sued Jack Dempsey 1921 250Spence, Patrolman At station when Harry F. Sinclair rail car arrived 1929 33Spencer, Elial Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Spencer, John Peddler comments on local crops 10-5-1901 11Spencer, Samuel Arrested 1911 174Spiers, Arthur P. Elected to committee 1937 262Spink, Elon P. Surviving Civil War vet 11-30-1929 78Spink, W. H. A. Raised tobacco 1921 249Spink, W. S. Opened Holland Ave. 1901 113Spink. W. H. A. Raised tobacco 1921 153Spinning, Herbert J. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Spiotta, Frank A. House destroyed by fire 1904 49Spirit of the Times Editor dies 1901 140Spirit of the Times Sold 1895 239Spitzer, Aaron bovee Father of Gen. Ceilan Milo Spitzer 11-30-1901 18Spitzer, Gen. Ceilan Milo Ohio financier born in Batavia 11-30-1901 18Spofford, Dr. H. M Bought car 1904 52Spofford, Dr. Henry M. Physician at State School for the Blind 1906 118Spofford, Dr. Henry M. Sec/Trea. of Genesee Co. Medical Society 1904 203Spokane Securities Company Predecessor of Western New York Farms Co. 1911 149Sprague, Charles Member of American Baseball club 5-5-1947 269

Sprague, Guy F. Barn burned 1932 273Sprague, M/M Henry Grandparents of Stewart S. Christie 7-25-1931 137Sprague, Mrs. Carrie Purchased part of opera house 1925 98Sprague, Walter H. Against self-insurance 1944 283Springdale Cemetery Received donation 1919 199Squires, Albert J. Opened law office 1899 55Squires, Albert J. Admitted to bar 1899 57Squires, Albert J. Admitted to bar 1899 57Squires, Albert J. Elected vice-president of conservation league 1915 95Squires, Albert J. State military census director 1917 275Squires, Alexander G. Enjoyed The News 9-13-1930 83Squires, William On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Squirrel, Nancy Miller Black 108 years old 1927 286St James Episcopal Church Lot price 12-21-1901 21St. Alban's Church at Silver Creek Rev. Alexander Corti was rector 9-14-1946 247St. Anthony's Church Cornerstone ceremony 1919 199St. Anthony's Church Approved community center 1929 283St. Anthony's Community Center Band offered to play 1932 273St. Anthony's Community Center Guest speaker 1942 278St. Anthony's in Lime Rock Former rector in California 2-28-1925 235St. James Church Deconsecrated 1909 53St. James Church Redecorated 1901 159St. James Church Guest speaker 1919 210St. James Church Building adapted for Odd Fellows 1909 211St. James Church 100th anniversary 1915 214St. James Episcopal Church 100 years old 1915 105St. James Episcopal Church Founded 6-6-1815 6-6-1931 122St. James Episcopal Church Received trust fund 1901 140St. James Episcopal Church New Pastor 1929 195St. James Episcopal Church Pastor resigned 1929 209St. James Episcopal Church Received money for building 1905 233St. James Hotel In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192St. Jerome's Hospital Addition started 1920 108St. Jerome's Hospital Named after Miss Mary Rose Jerome 1916 149St. Jerome's Hospital Fund drive results 1920 214St. Jerome's Hospital New Year's baby 1935 215St. Jerome's Hospital Chief of staff presented radio health talks 1931 251St. Jerome's Hospital Aid society formed 1917 270St. John, Roy Barn replaced 1921 155St. Joseph's Church Organ dedicated 1916 176St. Joseph's Church New pastor 1929 196St. Joseph's Church Priest visited the Pope 1905 236St. Joseph's Church Holy Name Society organized 1922 260St. Joseph's Church Ladies form aid society 1917 270St. Joseph's Church Financial report 1922 271St. Joseph's Church School ceremony 1917 278St. Joseph's Parochial School Devotions ceremony 1917 278St. Joseph's School Anniversary 1911 218St. Mary's at Pavilion Fire 1906 175St. Mary's Church First service 1915 89St. Mary's Church Corner stone laid 1906 160

St. Mary's Church Fair profits 1906 170St. Mary's Church Fair 1906 173St. Mary's Church Mason fell 1906 181St. Mary's Church Pastor was drive manager 1932 261St. Mary's Church Confirmation class 1917 266St. Mary's Church Ladies form aid society 1917 270St. Mary's Church Rector hosted singers 1942 274St. Mary's Church Pastor's 25th anniversary 1922 275St. Mary's Church Pastor spoke against world dictators 1939 283St. Mary's Church at Gowanda Led by Rev. Alexander Corti 9-14-1946 247St. Mary's Church at Silver Springs Home sold 11-24-1934 183St. Michael's Church Rector moved to Batavia 1922 269St. Michael's Church in Bergen Burned 1920 241St. Paul's Lutheran Church Pastor resigned 1906 131St. Paul's Lutheran Church Banquet 1941 256St. Paul's Lutheran Church Treasurer resigned 1931 258St. Peter's Church at Forestville Rev. Alexander Corti was rector 9-14-1946 247Stacey & Athoe Bought Raymond M. Walker Ford Agency 1926 149Stafford Incident at church picnic 7-24-1915 27Stafford First locality settled in Holland Land Purchase 9-11-1926 31Stafford Grange against canal rebuilding 1904 50Stafford Partridges released 1909 53Stafford RR bridge over Horseshoe Lake Rd. 1909 53Stafford Batavia business raise expensive peas 10-28-1929 73Stafford Barns destroyed 1920 96Stafford Clinton St. RR bridge completed 1910 98Stafford Grange buys hospital bed 1900 110Stafford Horseshoe Lake pavilion burned 1916 119Stafford Part of telephone association 1906 127Stafford Travis Walter designed golf club 1921 127Stafford Meteor fell 1901 131Stafford Children's camp opened 1926 131Stafford No liquor license 1911 139Stafford Hen tries to hatch light bulbs 8-8-1931 141Stafford Hotel sold 1911 160Stafford Equalization rate decreased 1921 176Stafford Thanksgiving dinner 12-1-1934 184Stafford Resident appointed Democratic chairman 1914 193Stafford Resident was leader in Congress 1929 195Stafford New Inn 1924 197Stafford Resident appointed Buffalo assistant attorney 1909 201Stafford Farmer died 1904 204Stafford New Year's baby 1935 212Stafford Resident was US Representative 1930 214Stafford New Year's baby 1935 215Stafford Proposed trolley line 1910 217Stafford Farmer died 1900 231Stafford Train stuck in snow 1905 233Stafford Property sold 1895 239Stafford Resident formed law partnership 1941 246Stafford Pastor honored at Illinois church 9-14-1946 247

Stafford Resident was candidate for Congress 1916 248Stafford Egg laying contest 1931 250Stafford Residents found meat in Canada 10-12-1946 251Stafford Bushes in bloom 1926 257Stafford Hotel burned 1922 263Stafford Formerly Walther 5-5-1947 269Stafford Site of health farm 1922 273Stafford First farmer 7-5-1947 280Stafford Resident won speaking contest 1919 283Stafford Home of US Representative 1917 286Stafford Workers finally paid 1932 286Stafford Country Club Almost named "Check-a-nan-go" 1921 118Stafford Country Club Humorous story 5-13-1922 205Stafford Country Club Ringer prize winner announced 1926 249Stafford Country Club In excellent condition 1927 271Stafford Country Club Opened 1922 279Stafford Cuntry Club New president 1929 195Stafford Cuntry Club New governors 1924 197Stafford Cuntry Club Former steward opens Inn 1924 197Stafford Grange Master re-elected 1924 197Stafford Grange Against rebuilding Barge Canal 1904 203Stafford Grange Favored price raising 1932 270Stafford Grange Repaired mailboxes 1927 275Stafford Hotel Sold 1911 160Stafford Seminary 1853 advertisement 5-16-1931 115Stakel, Fred In 1890 - bought Ellicott House from Frank McAllister 2-5-1910 23Stakel, H. J. Mushroom/puff ball harvest 1910 107Stakel, Wallace J. Candidate for Batavia High School office 1926 250Standard Oil Co. Bought gas station 1929 195Standard Works of New York Bought Batavia Wheel Co. 1901 136Standard, Butler Has tree hollyhock 9-21-1929 69Standish, Charles Civil War veteran 11-7-1931 163Stanley, Mrs. Louise H. Daughter of Andrew J. Cummings 7-24-1915 27Staples, Charles K. Bought church for summer home 1919 63Staples, George K. Beneficiary of Mary Anthony estate 1905 98Staples, George K. Brought water home from the Jordan River 11-15-1930 100Staples, George K. Godparent of Georgia Lou Owen 11-15-1930 100Staples, Lucy C. Godparent of Georgia Lou Owen 11-15-1930 100Staples, M/M C. J. Parents of Mrs. John F. Haller 11-7-1931 163Star Theater Burned 1932 260Starkes, Cyrus Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Starks, Cyrus S. Killed by train 1900 108Starkweather, Henry Had young panthers 9-26-1931 152State Agricultural Society Batavian on board 1895 228State Bank of Le Roy Organized 1901 119State Fish, Game & Forest League New director 1914 193State Liquor Authority Batavian was member 1935 212State Police Seized liquor 1920 214State Police Tried to help leukaemia patient 1-6-1940 220State School for Blind Fire in rear swamp 1899 56State School for Blind Students plant tree 1926 113

State School for Blind Change of doctors 1906 118State Threshermen's Assoc. Met in Batavia 1906 114State Threshermen's Assoc. Met in Batavia 1906 120State Troopers Estalished in 1917 10-5-1929 70State Troopers Troop A horse wins championship 1926 150State Troopers Auburn Prison riot 1929 195State Troopers Plans for Batavia Barracks 1919 199State Troopers Dog story 5-13-1922 205Steadman, Dr. Moved to Caledonia 1895 239Stebbins, Hasadiah Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Stedman Genesee County votes for district attorney 1904 203Stedman, B. J. Had law office 1906 174Stedman, Bayand J. Gave dedication address 1927 275Stedman, Bayard J. Spoke at park opening 1921 150Stedman, Bayard J. Elected DA 1901 156Stedman, John Jay Purchased business interest 1926 154Stedman, John Jay Bought interest in company 1926 248Steele & Torrance Bought R. B. Pease hardware 1904 51Steele & Torrance Forgot safe combination 1916 149Steele & Torrance Co. Owner president of All-Batavia Fund 1921 257Steele, O. C. Bought hardware store with John G. Torrance 1904 50Steele, O. C. All-Batavia Fund Chairman 1924 197Steele, O. C. Received deed 1904 203Steele, Oren C. Purchased hardware business 1915 90Steele, Oren C. Elks leader 1921 247Steele, Oren C. President of All-Batavia Fund 1921 257Steele, Oren C. Chamber of Commerce director 1917 264Steele, Oren C. Leader of Elks 1921 150Steele, Oren C. President of All-Batavia Fund 1921 165Steele, Oren C. jr. Had minature golf course 9-6-1930 82Steilow, Charles F. Convicted murderer 1916 136Stein, John L. Purchased father's store interest 1899 57Steingrover, George Hunting trip 11-23-1931 168Stephen A. Dustin Used cards for advertising 10-26-1946 253Steubing, Carl, jr. In YMCA magic show 1936 253Stevens, Dr. Office burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Stevens, Frederick C. President of Washington bank 1904 51Stevens, Henry Received medal 1916 155Stevens, Herny F. Appointed bicycle sidepath commissioner 1899 58Stevens, James W. Associate of Joseph Ellicott 7-5-1947 280Stevens, Judge A. S. Originated teachers' conferences 10-24-1931 162Stevens, Mrs. Rachel Present at George Washington inauguration 11-16-1901 16Stevens, Mrs. Robert F. Letter to newspaper 8-22-1931 145Stewart, Rev. Ralph E. Ex-Attica pastor becoming evangelist 11-16-1929 76Stickle, C. W. Position abolished 1911 175Stickney, George Postmaster of Corfu 1901 181Stiles, John C. Invented pedestrian safety light 8-15-1931 142Stillwell, Hallock Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Stimson, Henry M. Spoke in Batavia 1910 102Stocking, Carl House burned 1942 262Stocking, Miss Pattie See Milburn, Mrs. John G. 10-5-1901 11

Stone Church Postoffice closed 1901 132Stone Church Distance skater 1924 198Stone, E. N. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Stone, Moody Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Stone, Truman L. Pocketbook stolen by Bert Jackson 1909 59Stothers, Mrs. Norman Received cable from son 1942 272Stothers, SSgt. Clifford Sent cable to his mother 1942 272Stowell, Dr. Charles H. Wrote Ayer's Almanac 3-21-1925 240Stowitz, Maj. George H. Died 1906 176Stroble, Joseph Working in England 12-1-1934 184Stroh, Louis C. Bought property from Miss Minnie Pfeifer 1904 50Stroh, Walter W. Member of zoning commission 1925 97Strong, Orlo Bought East Pembroke mill 1901 154Strong, William Died 1905 96Strouts, William Corn harvest 1901 150Strykersville Potato harvest 1924 197Studley, Jerome Thrashed wheat 1900 107Stultz, Wilmer Flew the Atlantic with Lou Gordon 1-19-1929 36Sturdevant, Mrs. Hanna 100 years old 1904 50Sturtevant, Mrs. Hannah 100 years old 1905 90Sturtevant, Mrs. Hannah 101 years old 1904 204Suhalla, Thomas Marathon swimmer 5-9-1931 112Sulzer, Governor Formed committee 1913 208Sumner, James Fargo postmaster 1895 231Sumner, Miss Bertha Subscriber to incorporate 1St Church of Christ. Scientist 1899 55Sumner, Wilder E. President of agricultural society 1895 225Sunderland, Rev. Byron Former Batavia pastor has DC church named after him 10-2-1901 9Sundown, Mrs. Pheobe Children saved by Charles Kennedy 1925 107Sunshine Cleaners, Inc. Old wedding gown on display 10-13-1934 189Sunter, Rev. Joseph Returned from Scotland 1910 102Supreme Court November cases 1904 203Surtees, Mrs. A. E. Owned a Stradivarius 9-6-1930 82Suttel, Bernhard Harvested ice from Tonawanda 1904 50Suttel, Bernhard Creek ice 4' thick 1904 50Suttell, Bernhardt Harvested ice from Tonawanda Creek 1904 204Swain, Mrs. Walter Cousin of Francis L. Carrano 1-19-1952 223Swartzentruber, Capt. & Mrs. Promoted by Salvation Army 1916 249Sweden Flowers in bloom 12-5-1931 172Sweden Large ear of corn 11-3-1934 192Sweden Land taken for Clarendon 2-28-1925 235Sweden Soldier brothers met in Japan 4-9-1949 284Sweet, Mrs. Harry Attica - stormy trip taking dinner guests home 1-19-1929 36Swezey, Hiram Won judgement against Batavia 1906 165Swezey, Miss Carrie L. Retires as organist 9-21-1901 7Swezey, Rev. George S. Resigned 1926 174Szymanski, William J. Batavia police chief 5-24-1947 270T. A. Wolf Shows Wintered in Batavia 1921 249T. B. Keenan Building burned 1911 117Taber, W. G. Grew odd shaped ear of corn 6-13-1931 126Taber, William Had odd shaped ear of corn 6-13-1931 126Tagett, Bert Captain of basketball team 1922 264

Tagg, John Resigned as YMCA secretary 1920 95Tagg, John Secretary of YMCA 1906 169Tagg, John YMCA secretary 1906 175Tagg, John Resigned 1920 241Taggart, Fred E., jr. Batavia supervisor 4-9-1949 284Taggart, Judge Tried to start Batavia school system 12-13-1930 93Taggart, Moses Relative of late Batavian makes good in Michigan 12-14-1901 20Taggart, Moses Building burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Taggert, Fred E. Organized Batavia Ice Company 1900 105Tahamont, Constance Won scholarship 1941 251Tannenberg, Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Parents of Walter Tannenberg 4-2-1949 281Tannenberg, Walter In MIT show 4-2-1949 281Tarbell, Ida M. Wrote article about Julia Clifford Lathrop 9-27-1930 85Tarbox & Sherwin Partnership dissolved 1899 58Tarbox, Miss Julia B. Secretary of Red Cross 1917 266Tarbox, Mrs. Elizabeth Lord Daughter of Rev. Asa D. Lord 3-7-1925 237Tarbox, Mrs. H. F. Sent clippings to Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Tarbox, Russell Lord Admitted to bar 1895 225Taylor, Earl B. Le Roy school superintendent 1927 265Taylor, Eli Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Taylor, Elish Early Byron settler 2-3-1951 221Taylor, George E. Rabbit story 9-12-1931 148Taylor, Joash Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Taylor, Justice Harry L. New citizens 1921 176Taylor, Marcellus Horse problem 1901 175Taylor, Marcellus E. Darien postmaster 9-19-1931 151Taylor, Mrs. Clara L. Granddaughter of Benjamin Clark 9-19-1931 151Taylor, Swanee Snoring story 2-16-1929 39Taylor, Thomas Raised a large beet 1900 97Teifert, Joan Owned Iroquois Hotel 1899 57Telfair, Hugh B. Cast member "Powhatan" 1899 56Telfair, Hugh B. Sold grapefruit 1914 61Telfair, Hugh B. Received grape shipment 1914 193Telfair, Hugh B. Opera cast member 1900 239Telfair, Katherine National Honor Society member 1929 210Tellegen, Lou In play 1924 197Temperance Party Strong campaign 1909 210Tennent, Mrs. Clara Party for Mary A. Christie 11-22-1930 99Teresi, Carmelo Killed by train 12-28-1931 179Teresi, Charles P. Fought for sidewalk work 1942 270Terry, J. P. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Terry, M/M J. W. 19mo old gains 12# since birth 12-14-1901 20Terry, Norman In play 1924 197Terry, Parker Tried to open golf course 1929 195Tesnow, Christian William Morgan? Found on his farm 7-3-1931 130Teubner, S. E. On motor trip with Rolland Schular 2-9-1929 28Thayer, William Grandfather built barn 1921 139The Rendezvous Surrendered license 1934 281Thomas, Dr. & Mrs. S. N. Married 60 years 1904 52Thomas, E. R. Hired C. S. Henshaw 1929 65Thomas, Elaine OSU honor graduate 4-9-1949 284

Thomas, Frank Directed placement of Batavia Christmas tree 1914 62Thomas, Frank New office 1924 197Thomas, Frank Coal dealer chased dog 1-24-1925 229Thomas, Frank Director of Women's Hospital Assoc. 1921 257Thomas, Frank Chamber of Commerce director 1917 264Thomas, Frank Bought business 1919 282Thomas, George P. Left bank to join brother in business 1904 50Thomas, George P. Interesting fishing trip 12-14-1931 177Thomas, George P. Laid out Thomas Ave. 1903 207Thomas, George P. President of Genesee County Fish & Game 1924 209Thomas, John Bought Champlin property 1904 49Thomas, John Early East Ave house 6-13-1931 126Thomas, M/M Oscar L. Parents of Elaine Thomas 4-9-1949 284Thomas, Mary E. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Thomas, Mrs. Adelaide Richmond Sister of Watts L. Richmond 1925 242Thomas, Mrs. Mary V. Surrogate's Court clerk 6-14-1947 275Thomas, Mrs.Mary V. Surrogate Court clerk got strange letter 10-26-1946 253Thomas, Oscar L. Won oratorical contest 1922 265Thomas, Peter Steward of State School for the Blind 1895 225Thomas, S. N. 88 year old remembers old orchard 3-11-1911 24Thompson, Doroth Wife of Upton Sinclair suffrage campaign 1915 3Thompson, Ernest R. Driving club officer 1917 267Thompson, F. B. Member of driving club 1915 217Thompson, Marvine E. Ex-strong man moved to Hartford, Conn. 1904 52Thompson, Mervine Chief of police in East Rochester 1911 124Thompson, Miss Dorothy Married Sinclair Lewis 1916 135Thompson, Nahum Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Thompson, S. B. Owned trotting stallion 1901 154Thompson, Thomas Now living in Greece visited by Clayton Whipple 6-20-1931 125Thompson, William Past owner of Wyoming Villiage Inn 9-21-1946 248Thornell, Charles F. Sugar beet harvest 1905 3Thorpe, Charles Made cane syrup 10-17-1931 161Thurston, Robert S. Honor student 1922 277Tighe, Jack Returns as manager of Batavia Clippers 1947 5Timlinson, Everett R. Played in golf tournament 1900 105Tisdale, B. G. Manager of American Hotel 2-7-1925 232Titan Tire & Rubber Co. New Batavia company 1917 262tock, George N. Bought Aldinger Market 1916 247Todd, Charles E. Died 1925 90Todd, Henry Owner of Spirit of the Times 1925 90Todd, Henry Died 1901 140Tokyo Emperor spoke 11-2-1946 257Tomlinson Homestead site of St. James Church 1905 89Tomlinson, D. W. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Tomlinson, D. W. Building burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Tomlinson, D. W. Christmas Bengola lights 12-8-1945 241Tomlinson, D. W., III In airplane crash 1921 173Tomlinson, D. W., jr. Flew across continent 1925 105Tomlinson, D. W., jr. Sold car 1900 106Tomlinson, D. W., jr. On Board of Education 1911 113Tomlinson, D. W., jr. Built a steam automobile 1901 117

Tomlinson, D. W., jr. Left Board of Education 1926 139Tomlinson, Daniel W. Director of Women's Hospital Assoc. 1921 257Tomlinson, Daniel W. Director of Batavia Theater Corp. 1922 260Tomlinson, Daniel W., III Naval cadet 1917 261Tomlinson, Daniel W., jr. Parents of Daniel Tomlinson, III 1917 261Tomlinson, Everett R. Member of Board of Appeals 1926 120Tomlinson, Everett R. Lead Knights Templar 1929 195Tomlinson, Everett R. President Batavia City Bank 1911 216Tomlinson, Everett R. Knights Templar commander 1932 275Tomlinson, Everett R. Arranged railroad exhibit 4-2-1949 281Tomlinson, IV, D. W. In plane crash 1937 4Tomlinson, Lt. Daniel V. Author 1930 241Tomlinson, Miss Cornelia Sold building 1920 214Tompkins, Gov Daniel D. Recommend Parmenio Adams for Major 3-31-1928 30Tompkins, Miss Alice M. Albert Tompkins Howard's aunt 11-24-1934 183Tompkins, Miss Deborah Mother of Albert Tompkins Howard 11-24-1934 183Tompkins, Miss Lydia A. Albert Tompkins Howard's aunt 11-24-1934 183Tompkins, Ralph D. Long walk 1911 144Tonawanda Company Mill burned 1911 132Tonawanda Indians Successful bittersweet 10-6-1934 189Tonawanda Indians Guarded chestnut trees 1919 199Tonawanda Indians Annual annuities 1904 203Tonawanda Indians House burned 1904 204Tonawanda Indians Tribe member killed by train 1898 207Tonawanda Indians Member on bicycle trip 1-17-1925 227Tonawanda Indians Treaty anniversary 1940 241Tonawanda Railroad Co. Brief history 6-6-1931 122Tonawanda Reservation School house dedicated 1904 50Tonawanda Valley RR Brief history 9-19-1931 151Tone, Franchot Son of Frank J. Tone 10-3-1931 157Tone, Frank J. Subject of magazine article 10-3-1931 157Torance, Mrs. John G. Sister of Charles H. Burke 1-17-1925 227Torpy, Anson Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Torrance, John G. Receives loving cup 1904 50Torrance, John G. Bags buck deer 1914 62Torrance, John G. Barber shop reunion 9-13-1930 83Torrance, John G. Purchased hardware business 1915 90Torrance, John G. Won prize for tomatoes 1905 106Torrance, John G. Successful hunting trip 1914 193Torrance, John G. Kansas City Thanksgiving menu 1-24-1925 229Torrance, William Member of driving club 1915 217Torrance, William M. Sugar beet harvest 1905 3Torrance, William M. First on civil service list 1909 59Torrance, William M. Had season's first white beans 1909 59Totterdale, John W. Successful fishing trip 11-28-1931 171Toussaint, James L. Bought Aldinger Market 1916 247Town, Rowlen Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Towner, Richard Z. Gurnsey Snyder has his letter to Erasmus Osborne 1-5-1929 34Townsend, Dr. M. W. Succeeded Dr. J. W. Le Seur 1901 139Townsend, Ernest Le Roy supervisor 1925 215Townsend, Ernest Appointed supervisor 1-17-1925 227

Townsend, Horace E. Member of Pavilion Board of Supervisors 1-17-1925 227Tozier, Dr. Frank L. Succeeded by Dr. Henry M. Spofford 1906 118Tozier, Dr. Frank L. State School doctor died 1906 124Tozier, Dr. Frank L. Purchased X-ray machine 1899-1900 225Tozier, Dr. L. L. Purchased X-ray machine 1899-1900 225Tracy, Jonas Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Tracy, Maj. Philemon T. Buried in Batavia Cemetery 1-19-1952 223Train, John L. Becomes attorney 1904 50Train, John L. Admitted to bar 1904 51Travis, Eugene M. State Comptroller guest at dinner 1919 63Trescott, B. F. Grape harvest 1900 3Trescott, B. F. Sold grapes 1905 106Trescott, George Bee keeper 6-27-1931 129Tresk, Mike Bootblack price war 1904 52Tribus, Jan Electrocuted for murder of Jacob Schoenberg 1915 96Trick, R. Leon Batavia native conducts chorus 11-30-1929 78Trietley, Clarence H. Dog went to vet 5-2-1931 111Trimarchi, Carmel May have sent letter to James L. Kelly 1919 63Trimarchi, Carmelia Suspected of Battaglia bombing 9-29-1919 63Trostle, Mrs. Suzanne LeSeur Recognized in Mademoiselle 4-2-1949 281Trow, Charles Son of Mrs. William Trow 9-27-1930 85Trow, Mrs. William Brief biography 9-27-1930 85Trow, William Lost leg in Battle of Cold Harbor 9-27-1930 85True, Moses E. Built factory in Pembroke 1904 52True, Moses E. Inventor 1904 203Trump, Fred, jr. In YMCA magic show 1936 253Tuberculosis Association Became part of Community Chest 1921 248Tullar, Harry E. Died 1919 209Tunison, E. J. Bought business from George C. Washburn 1899 56Turner, A. L. Resigned 1906 176Turner, Bishop At laying of St. Anthony's cornerstone 10-12-1919 63Turner, Harry E. Purchased Trumbull Cary mansion 1921 144Turner, Harry E. Chamber of Commerce director 1917 264Turner, Rev. William Cornerstone ceremony 1919 199Tuttle, Charles S. Nominated James S. Simmons 1910 105Tuttle, Gerald B. Led Hi-Y Club 1926 245Tuttle, Norris Athletic Association secretary 1919 209Tweed, Ralph E. Resigned 1911 175Twenty-Five Neediest Children's Fund Established 1934 281Twiss, Miss Pearl Gardener 11-9-1946 254Tyler, Melvin J. Postman 1903 207Tyler, Mrs. Catherine Killed at New York Central RR crossing 1925 109Tyler, Philetus Sheridan Long time piano tuner 9-20-1930 84Tyler, Phyledus S. Old piano tuner/player 11-22-1941 219Tyler, Sally Ann Property sold 1895 239Tyrell Start fox and fur farm 1926 114Tyrrell, Miss Kate Sang at Pres. McKinley's funeral 9-28-1901 8Tyrrell, William J. JP jails tramp found in T. J. Dailey's woods 2-2-1929 37U. S. Gypsum Co. No accidents 1925 214U. S. Gypsum Co. Accident 1925 214Uirras, John Now living in Greece visited by Clayton Whipple 6-20-1931 125

Underhill, Charles S. Took European trip 10-10-1931 158Underhill, William C. Put monkeys in store window 1895 236Uni-Lak Company Founded by Kirke B. Mathes 1901 136Union Pacific RR Train sets speed record 11-3-1934 191United Persbyterian Church First wedding in 120 year history 6-14-1947 275United States Gypsum Co. Employed 1,600 1926 120United States Gypsum Co. Leased underground rights 1911 140United States Gypsum Co. Formed 1901 169United States Gypsum Co. Formed in Chicago 1901 169United States Gypsum Co. Incorporated 1901 181United States Gypsum Co. Purchased Niagara Gypsum 1929 195United States Gypsum Co. Struck ore 1904 204United States Gypsum Co. Farmers site stream polluting 1936 249United States Gypsum Co. Workers on strike 1922 270United States Gypsum Co. Workers on strike 1937 278United States Gypsum Company Struck vein of gypsum 1904 49Upson, Orrin Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Upton Birds make appearance 1899 55Upton Camp, Sons of Veterans Organized 1911 132Upton Post G. A. R. Organized 10-24-1931 162Upton Post G. A. R. New commander 1924 197Upton Post G. A. R. Members offer services 1898 207Upton Post G. A. R. Placed flowers on Confederate grave 1-19-1952 223Upton, Gen. Emory S. Article in Auburn paper 5-24-1947 270Urbanictz, George Austrian is farm hand in Clarence Center 7-24-1915 27Urf, John Horse dies 12-19-1931 178Utess, William F. A toy story 3-15-1947 263Vail, E. M. President of the Genesee Ag. Society 1910 95Valente, Gaineno Killed in gypsum mine 1905 101Valentino, Rudolph Movie at Dellinger Theater 1922 3Van De Bogart, Miss Blanche I. Dessert treat 11-9-1946 254Van De Venter, Fred J. Bought hardware business 1926 173Van Eegan, Wilhelm Peter Made deed to Rufus McCracken 1930 or 31 81Van Horn, John Commisioner for building State School for Blind 11-29-1930 94Van Horn, John State School for the Blind commissioner 4-12-1947 267Van Horn, Tunis On jury that approved building East Ave. 6-13-1931 126Van Tuyland, Dr. Abraham Early Batavia physician 6-14-1947 276Van Valkenburgh, Robert W. High scores on civil service tests 1930 214VanArsdale, John C. Appointed supervisor of highways 1909 53Vandebogart, Wolcott Fair story 10-6-1934 189VanderPoest, C. J. President of Batavia Clippers 1947 5Vanderpool, Father Made dean 1904 50VanEtten, John Manager of Notre Dame U. football team 10-24-1931 162VanEtten, M/M L. R. Parents of John VanEtten 10-24-1931 162Vary, Col. William Built house owned by Edward Hall 11-29-1930 94Varysburg Highway surveying 1914 193Varysburg Cars wreck on hill 1924 197Varysburg Farm land slid into Tonawanda Creek 1926 246Varysburg Celebrated CCC anniversary 1937 264Vaughan, Harry A. Members of Batavia Dramatic Club 1905 89Vaughn, Harry S. Purchased the Charles R. Gould drug store 1905 108

Verity, Percy E. Superintendent of Johnston Harvester 1915 3Verity, Percy E. Retired from Massey-Harris 1926 123Verplanck, Isaac A. 1843 fourth of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Veterans Hospital American Legion commander visited 1937 261Veterans Hospital Hosted checkers exhibition 2-22-1947 262Veterans Hospital Batavia chosen for new hospital 1932 265Veterans Hospital City built new streets 1932 275Veterans Hospital Land purchased for it 1932 275Veterans Hospital Fourth of July observed 1937 279Veterans of Foreign Wars Committeeman appointed 1934 209Vincent, Miss Nellie Organist 1916 176Vining, Emmett Hunting trip 11-23-1931 168Vollenhoven, Hendrick Made deed to Rufus McCracken 1930 or 31 81von Luckner, Count Felix Visited Batavia 6/8/1940 213Voyer, Ad Opened White Doe Inn 1924 197Vradenburg, Rev. Judson Retired 1926 173W. D. Sanford Used cards for advertising 10-26-1946 253W. E. Moulton & Co. Employed 42 1899 57W. S. & C. E. Housel Closed 1929 281W. W. Buxton Company employee caused fire 1915 108W. W. Putnam & Co. Purchased land 1922 263Wade, Arthur C. Attorney for Howard C. Benham 1899 57Wade, Homer Voting story 11-7-1931 163Wade, Mrs. Garie Nice flower garden 11-28-1931 171Wade, Mrs. Garie Large cucumber 4-23-1949 285Wadsworth, J. W. Lost to Peter A. Porter 1906 149Wadsworth, James S. Named master of hounds 1926 154Wadsworth, James W. Paid tribute by Republicans 1927 4Wadsworth, James W. Broke ground for St. Mary's Church - Silver Springs 11-24-1934 184Wadsworth, James W. Cost of re-election 1904 203Wadsworth, James W. Geneseo Congressman 1944 283Wadsworth, James W. Testimonial planned 1927 286Wadsworth, James W., sr. Candidate for Congress 1906 160Wadsworth, Miss Evelyn Student nurse 1921 139Wadsworth, Sen. & Mrs. J. W. Parents of Evelyn Wadsworth 1921 139Wadsworth, Sen. James W. Judge at fair 1925 106Wagener, Abraham Sold building 4-23-1949 285Wager, Mrs. L. D. Had old deed 9-27-1930 85Wagner & Palmer Destroyed by fire 1899 58Wagner, John Flew Mr. Coolidge to Boston 1929 65Wait, Miss Evelyn Also wore Lydia Howland wedding gown 10-13-1934 189Waite, Daniel D. Owner of Republican Advocate - Civil War paper 1929 33Waite, Daniel D. Elected trustee of consolidated school dist. 12-13-1930 93Waite, Pearl B. Sells interest in business to Stanley Pierson 1899 58Waite, Rev. R. L. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Wakeman, Edward A. Declines position with Consolidate Gas & Elect. 1904 49Wakeman, Edward A. Now in Wilkes Barre, PA. 1904 50Wakeman, Seth Class colors committee 1909 209Wakeman, William S. Cast member "Powhatan" 1899 56Wakeman, William S. Photographer 1-24-1925 229Wakeman, William S. Corn by another name 9-30-1946 249

Waldo, Ephriam Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Waldron, Willett Henry Dibble threshed wheat for him 1909 59Waldron, William Wheat harvest 1906 144Wales Center Highway surveying 1914 193Wales, Charles Bees leave honey 1916 259Walker Estates, Inc. Building planned 1939 285Walker, Edward C. Laid out Linwood Ave. 1899 58Walker, Edward C. Team captain at Hamilton College 1909 201Walker, Edward C., III Elected football captain 1909 59Walker, Edward C., III Class president at Hamilton College 1909 201Walker, Edward C., III Graduated from MIT 1915 214Walker, F. E. Succeeded by Omer Griswold 1895 231Walker, Isaac V. State Senator 1870 - 1873 2-5-1910 23Walker, L. & W. Published The Genesee Register 11-10-1934 192Walker, Mayor James J. Trip to Sacramento 12-14-1931 177Walker, Miss Alice Z. Saved girl 9-26-1931 152Walker, Mrs. E. C. Half sister of Othniel C. Marsh 1899 55Walker, Mrs. Edward C. Purchased Raymond M. Walker home 1899 56Walker, Mrs. Hattie Named postmaster 1905 225Walker, Mrs. R. M. Vice-chairman of Republicans 1919 63Walker, Mrs. Raymond M Austin Park not for sale 1922 262Walker, Myrtle In speaking contest 1924 210Walker, R. M. Home demolished 1939 285Walker, Raymond M. Sold house to Mrs. Edward C. Walker 1899 56Walker, Raymond M. Foreign currency collector 5-16-1931 115Walker, Raymond M. Sold Ford agency became Athoe Motors 1926 149Walker, Raymond M. Could have erected building 1924 197Walker, Rev. Charles W. Appointed pastor 1914 61Walker, Rev. Charles W. Episcopal pastor 1926 159Walker, Rev. Charles W. Former Batavia pastor 3-14-1925 238Walker, Rt. Rev. William D. Preached at St. James 100th anniversary 1915 105Walker, Sen. E. C. Refuge board resigns 1899 56Walkinshaw, Dr. Maxwell G. Early Batavia physician 6-14-1947 276Walkinshaw, James H. Sold store 1895 236Wall, A. C. Has Tucson paper wedding ann. Announcement 10-25-1930 104Wallace, Dr. James G. Treated Clarence H. Trietley's dog 5-2-1931 111Wallace, Dr. James G. Opened veterinary hospital 1922 269Wallace, Fay Received telegram notice of mother's death 1909 53Wallace, Mrs. Grace Roller milled ceased operation 1905 239Wallace, Parley Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Walsh, Blanche Play at the Opera House 1900 97Walsh, Rev. Robert E. Headed new Batavia parish 1905 110Walsh, Rev. Robert E. Honored by St. Banaventure 1921 124Walsh, Richard W. Noted court stenographer 10-18-1930 87Walter L. Main show Owned by Andrew McPhee 12-22-1930 92Walters, Polly Movie actress 10-13-1934 190Walther, Frederick Third purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Walton, Peter Let contract for his house to be built 12-19-1931 178Ward, Frank D. Inspector of fairs 1909 59Ward, Harold B. Appointed bicycle sidepath commissioner 1899 58Ward, John H. Appointed receiver 1901 119

Ward, John H. Owned store 1895 236Ward, Kathleen Daughter of M/M Martin Ward 10-24-1931 162Ward, M/M Edwin Married 60 years 1904 49Ward, M/M Richard D. Parents of Shirley Ward 11-14-1931 167Ward, Mrs. Coonley Entertained guests 1901 136Ward, Mrs. Martin (Anna) Niece of Mrs. Elizabeth Dwyer 10-24-1931 162Ward, Shirley Greeted Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt 11-14-1931 167Wardell, Harry Earth tremors 1929 33Ware Class, Inc. Opened day nursery 1919 210Ware, Ernest F. Batavia council member 1914 193Ware, Henry President of Dairymen's League 1923 208Ware, Henry W. President of Dairymen's League 1921 174Ware, W. A. President of Dairymen's League 1921 256Ware, Walter W. Laid out Linwood Ave. 1899 58Ware, Walter W. Raised kale 1909 59Ware, Walter W. Shipped celery 1915 101Ware, Walter W. Appeared before Congress 1911 118Ware, Walter W. Harvested wheat 1906 135Ware, Walter W. Fair story 10-6-1934 189Warel, Ernest F. Member of first Batavia City council 1914 62Warner, A. R. Noted is corner stone of razed building 8-20-1927 32Warner, Israel W. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Warner, John Spotted pigeon flocks 1905 3Warner, John Snipe hunter 1898 207Warren, Jabez Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Warren, M/M George H. Attended Batavia meeting 1926 118Warren, Mrs. Alice Nursed injured squirrel 6-12-1947 273Warren, Newman Bought old clock his son now has 2-23-1929 40Warren, Stewart Has old clock bought by his father 2-23-1929 40Warren, Thomas In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Warsaw Residents take hunting trip 11-7-1931 163Warsaw Wedding anniversary 12-14-1931 177Warsaw Home of The Genesee Register 11-10-1934 192Warsaw Snow storm 1929 195Warsaw Resident appointed to State School board 1898 207Warsaw Low gas supply 1916 216Warsaw Rampaging bull 3-30-1946 245Warsaw Home of successful cucumber grower 9-21-1946 248Warsaw Natural gas supply problem 1916 255Warsaw First local female lawyer 12-28-1946 259Warsaw Fifth generation farmers 4-12-1947 267Warsaw Robin fights its reflection 6-12-1947 273Warsaw Artesian well 5-31-1947 278Warsaw Button Co. Executive helped confused robin 6-12-1947 273Warsaw Elevator Artesian well 5-31-1947 278Washburn, George C. Sold business to E. J. Tunison 1899 56Washburn, Judge Approves church sale to Charles Hedge 1909 59Washburn, Judge Approved will 1906 135Washburn, Judge Presided at convention 1906 153Washburn, Judge Introduced Job E. Hedges 2-28-1925 235Washburn, Judge E. A. Waited for desired license number 2-9-1929 28

Washburn, Judge E. A. Succeeded by John Knight as bankruptcy referee 1900 97Washburn, Judge E. A. Appoint Child Welfare Board 1915 105Washburn, Julian J. Entertained visitors 10-19-1901 14Washburn, Julian J. 25yrs ago - elected mayor 3-11-1911 24Washburn, Mrs. Edward A. Niece of Othniel C. Marsh 1899 55Washington Cherry trees in blossom 11-2-1946 257Washington School Final issue of newspaper 1932 269Washington, Catherine National Honor Society member 1929 210Washington, George Received 13 arrows from Iroquois 10-4-1930 86Waterman, Albert J. Was police justice 1910 97Waterman, Albert J. Law student 1911 139Waterport Student built bus shelter 11-22-1941 219Waters, Thurston Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Watson, George W. Owned Pan-American building 1904 51Watson, George W. Purchased Richmond Hotel 1905 108Watson, George W. Had boat built 1911 181Watson, George W. Checker enthusiast 12-8-1934 185Watson, George W. Lived in Mix house 2-21-1925 234Watson, George W. Checker player 2-22-1947 262Watson, William C. Article on the plant Heather 1-5-1929 34Watson, William C. Purchased Richmond Hotel 1905 108Watson, William C. On fourth of July reviewing stand 7-5-1947 280Waudby, Mrs. W. S. Members of Batavia Dramatic Club 1905 89Waudby, W. S. Moved to Batavia 1904 51Wayman, Charles Winner in butcher's contest 2-16-1929 39WCTU Batavia fund raiser 1901 123WCTU Offered Batavia drinking fountains 1921 243Weakland, Betty 9 year old evangelist 1926 113Weaver, George D. Subscriber to incorporate 1St Church of Christ. Scientist 1899 55Weaver, Mrs Addie F. Subscriber to incorporate 1St Church of Christ. Scientist 1899 55Weaver, Mrs. Mary Jane Died 1924 209Webber, Charles Radley 25 years with Baltimore & Ohio RR 10-5-1929 70Webber, Frank H. Chairman of play committee 1924 197Webber, Frank H. Commander of Glenn S. Loomis Post 1924 197Webber, William National Honor Society member 1929 210Weber, Albert Resigned 1905 239Weber, Charles Great-grandfather was Gen. Worthy L. Churchill 1930 or 31 81Weber, Howard D. Authored magazine article 11-2-1929 74Weber, Howard D. Principal of Batavia High School offers rules 12-22-1934 186Weber, Miss clara Great-grandfather was Gen. Worthy L. Churchill 1930 or 31 81Weber, Mrs. G. Alison Fair fine arts judge 12-8-1934 185Webster & Rider Batavia drug store 9-25-1929 69Webster, Daniel Short biography 1-11-1947 260Webster, Miss Cora Married A. D. Shattuck 12-14-1931 177Webster, Mrs. Gertrude Diamonds recovered 1914 61Webster, Mrs. Jennie House was on site of home of Mrs. Rachel Stevens 11-16-1901 16Webster, Sherman S. Sold theater to Robert S. Criswell 1909 60Webster, William E. Was partner of Bayard J. Stedman 1901 156Weed, Clifford Member of diving act 1916 124Weed, Clifford Injured in building accident 1916 136Weil Brothers Cancelled move to Batavia 1919 63

Weiss, Philip J. Batavia City Judge 11-2-1946 257Weiss, Philip, jr. Chairman of Birthday Ball 1935 217Welch, Burt W. Auto dealer buys farm 1931 4Weldgen, Nicholas J. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Welker, Lt. Wallace Met cousin in Manila 3-30-1946 245Welker, M/M Ernest Parents of Lt. Wallace Welker 3-30-1946 245Welker, Williard G. President of milk producers 1900 225Weller, Robert F. Becomes Batavia High basketball coach 1937 4Weller, William H. Genesee county sheriff 1934 283Wells, Clyde P. Batavia school superintendent 1926 173Wells, Clyde P. Batavia schools superintendent 1942 274Wells, Dr. Richard A. Early Batavia physician 6-14-1947 276Wells, Fred A. BOE president 1937 273Wells, Leo G. Leased the Genesee House 1901 117Wells, Lewis H. Chairman, Board of Supervisors 1910 215Wells, Louis H. Succeeded Horace E. Townsend 1-17-1925 227Wells, Mrs.Schuyler C. Member of Child Welfare Board 1915 105Wells, Schuyler C. House burned 1919 64Wells, Schuyler C. Methodist Episcopal officer 1916 156Wells, Schuyler C. House burned 1919 199Wentworth, Russell A. Batavia surveyor 5-31-1947 278Wentz, Charles Had large potato 9-19-1931 151Werenbleski, Henry Buffalo run away 12-14-1931 177Werner, Mrs. Frank Found tarantula in cupboard 12-8-1934 185Weslayn Methodists Purchased land 1926 114Wesleyan Methodist Church Building being erected 1926 120Wesleyan Methodist Church New building 1926 218Wesleyan Methodists Purchased West Main lot 1926 117West Batavia Car destroyed 1915 89West Batavia Train station closed 1926 135West Batavia Large pigs butchered 1901 181West Batavia Hotel Barn burned 1915 242West Bethany Postoffice closed 1901 153West Bethany Postoffice closed 1901 165West Bethany Robins seen 1895 231West Bloomfield Indian mortar found 10-6-1934 189West Rush Runaway box car 1901 175West Shore Hotel Burned 1926 136West Shore Railroad Tracks put in commission 1904 49West Shore Railroad Service curtailed 1899 58West Shore RR Workers strike 1916 113West Shore RR Laborers struck 1911 120West Shore RR Line rerailed 1926 140West Shore RR Tracks in commission 1909 201West Shore RR Electric instead of steam? 1904 204West Shore RR Crossing closed 1927 263West, A. Orris Batavia City Engineer 1942 265West, Petitah Gave mortgage to Ancovester Hamlin 1930 or 31 81Westcott, Burt Hunting with Albert Kramer 1899 56Western Farms Company Railroad approved 1916 114Western Motor Bus Lines Batavia office opened 1926 140

Western New York Farms Co. Opened apple evaporator 1914 62Western New York Farms Co. Was Spokane Securities Company 1911 149Western New York Milk Producers Organized 1900 225Western New York Motor Bus Lines Bought Batavia & Le Roy Bus Line 1926 174Western New York Motor Bus Lines Considered buying bus line 1926 258Western New York Motor Lines Employees formed union 1936 256Western New York Motor Lines Wanted new line 1927 262Western New York Motor Lines, Inc. Bought by Lawrence H. Schultz 1926 136Western New York Utilities Sold part of business 1926 144Western New York Utilities Co. Tree trimming 1927 261Western New York Veterans Hospital Batavia favored location 1932 263Western NY Farms Company Sold onions 1915 110Western Union Poles flattened 1909 201Western Union New manager 1916 255Western Union Telegraph Co. New manager 1916 216Westinghouse Manufacturing Co. Plant construction 1905 239Weston, Edward Payson Spoke at First Baptist Church 1911 169Westover, Mrs. Cynthia Speaker at society meeting 1926 118Wethersfield Beaver colony 12-8-1934 185Wetmore, James Alphonso Postoffice architect? 12-8-1934 185Whalen, Frank M. Fire chief spoke to auxiliary police 1942 264Wheat, Rev. Elias A. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Wheaton, Irving D. Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Wheaton, Irving D. Kiwanis member 4-26-1947 266Wheeler Construction Co. Built intakes for Batavia waterworks 1920 95Wheeler, E. J. Clerk of Wyoming Co. Board of Supervisors 12-21-1929 80Wheelock, George F. Succeeded by M. J. Earley 1911 127Whelan, C. A. Store taken over by United Cigar Stores 1915 102Whipple, Clayton Graduated from Cornell University 6-20-1931 125Whipple, M/M Raymond Parents of Clayton Whipple 6-20-1931 125Whitcomb, Dr. Ward B. On fourth of July reviewing stand 7-5-1947 280Whitcombe, Dr. Ward B. Coroner succeeded by Dr. Fisk 1922 3Whitcombe, Dr. Ward B. Succeeded Dr. George Clapp 1911 153Whitcombe, W. Langbridge At war in France 1917 273White, Catherine R. John W. Latta Sued for part of her estate 9-26-1931 152White, Dr. George W. Office in Byron Center 1910 96White, Edward P. Succeeded by Mary J. Macaulay 11-28-1931 171White, George General manager of Massey Harris 1921 181White, George New plant manager 1921 259White, Jerome L. Killed in accident 1914 209White, John G. Crossing watchman was hero 12-28-1931 179White, Monroe Apple harvest 1911 156White, Mrs. Ernest Sister of Joseph Stroble 12-1-1934 184White, Oscar H. Women reports "kidnapering" 7-11-1931 133White, Oscar H. Resigned 1931 256White, W. P. K. Opened new barn 1921 165White, W. P. K. Master of Stafford Grange 1924 197White, Warren E. Beaver keeper expects "snug" winter 12-8-1934 185Whitecomb, Dr. W. B. Vice-president of Genesee Co. Medical Society 1904 203Whiteman, Floyd First State School alumni president 4-12-1947 267Whiteside, John F. Sold business to W. E. Glazier 1899 58

Whiteside, John R. Moved to Iowa 1905 110Whitlock, Donald Warsaw Button Co. executive 6-12-1947 273Whitman, Charles S. Governor candidate visited 1914 61Whitman, Charles S. Candidate for Governor 1914 193Whitman, Ellis "The Human Rattle Box" 1911 123Whitman, Gov. To speak at theater 1916 252Whitman, Gov. Campaigned in Batavia 1916 253Whitman, Gov. Charles S. In Batavia 1915 106Whitman, Gov. Charles S. In Batavia 1916 159Whitman, Gov. Charles S. Spoke in Batavia 1916 160Whitney, edward M. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Whitney, Grove Loves automobile travel 11-17-1934 183Whitney, Walter N. Manager of Batavia Muffets Corp 1924 211Whittlesey, Frederick Incorporator of Tonawanda Railroad Co. 6-6-1931 122Whyte, J. A. E. Tried to start business 1920 212Wiard Plow Co. President on 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Wiard Plow Co. President was director of Federal Reserve Bank 1924 197Wiard Plow Co. Received coal 1919 211Wiard Plow Co. Strike 1937 267Wiard, Ernest E. Nominated for state senator 1904 49Wiard, Fred Lost to William F. Haitz 1900 239Wiard, Henry Member of Batavia High basketball team 1904 50Wiard, Louis Bought land on Ross 1905 105Wiard, Louis Bought automobile 1911 114Wiard, Louis Entertained at Horseshoe Lake 1916 150Wiard, Louis Campaigned for Gov. Whitman 1916 160Wiard, Louis On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Wiard, Louis Chairman, All-Batavia Fund 1930 215Wiard, Louis On nominating committee 1932 261Wicks, W. Edward Bought Joseph Meehan business 1921 127Widdowson, Dr. Owned house where Rev. Lattimer lived 1-24-1925 229Wiggins, Samuel Shot carp 1901 124Wight, F. E. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Wight, Fred Candidate for Batavia High School office 1926 250Wilber, George N. Had old newspaper clipping 1-17-1925 227Wilber, Harry 1843 fourth of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Wilber, Rev. William T. Elected chaplain of Hibernians 1910 3Wilber, Rev. William T. Visited the Pope 1905 236Wilbor, Rev. A. D. Fourth superintendent of State School for Blind 11-29-1930 94Wilbur, Charles Commissioner for 1st bridge over creek in Le Roy 11-22-1930 99Wilcox, A. S. Earthquake opens spring 1929 66Wilcox, A. S. Bottle found in old barn on County Farm in Varysburg 6-13-1931 126Wilcox, Austin Had liquor license 10-10-1931 158Wilcox, Charles E. Past manager of Batavia Preserving Co. turns 80 5-9-1931 112Wilcox, M/M U. D. Visited Mrs. S. R. De Long 10-27-1934 191Wilcox, Mrs. U. D. Florida freeze 12-29-1934 187Wilcox, Mrs. W. D. Letter to friend in Bergen 3-2-1929 41Wild, Frank O. Rasied mink 11-23-1946 255Wild, Lt. Met cousin in Manila 3-30-1946 245Wild, M/M Citales Parents of Lt. Wild 3-30-1946 245Wiles, Irving R. Portrait painter 1905 231

Wiles, L. M. Painted "The Vale of Elms" 1901 117Wiles, Lemuel M. Le Roy wants a bust of him 1921 155Wiles, Lemuel M. Died 1905 231Wiles, Lemuel Maynard Memorial unveiled 1922 279Wilhelm, A. J. Water stops lumbering 1901 149Wilkes, Charles Multiple-blossom dandelion 5-17-1952 222Wilkie, Bob Lost wrestling match 1929 195Will, Dr. E. E. Purchased Fargon Tavern 1895 239Will, Dr. E. F. Batavia health officer 1942 265Will, Dr. E. F. Batavia health officer 1927 266Will, E. A. Built building 1926 156Will, Emery F. On 1900 BHS football team 10-27-1934 191Will, Frank E. Candidate for Batavia High School office 1926 250William Scott Company Incorporated 1904 50Williams Park World War I memorial dedicated 1932 278Williams, Bert C. President of Agricultural Society 1920 95Williams, Charles Founded Attical Bottling Works 3-2-1929 41Williams, Charles A. Liveryman adds automobile cab 1909 53Williams, Charles A. Purchased land from Mrs. Ruth Bryan 1899 57Williams, Charles A. Livery stable sold to Nikitas Dipson 1919 63Williams, Charles A. Succeeded Sheriff David Clark 1905 90Williams, Charles A. Hunting camp burned 1925 101Williams, Charles A. Organized Batavia Ice Company 1900 105Williams, Charles A. President of Board of Trade 1916 117Williams, Charles A. Sold business 1911 143Williams, Charles A. Elected mayor of Batavia 1929 195Williams, Charles A. Got patent on foot-warmer 1905 225Williams, D. W. Earth tremors 1929 33Williams, Elias Publisher of The Genesee Intelligencer 11-10-1934 192Williams, Frederick J. Transferred 1925 215Williams, Harrison E. Granted degree 1926 165Williams, Mayor Charles A. Used indian mortar as bird bath 10-6-1934 189Williams, Miss Anna Gave land for Williams Park 1911 156Williams, Miss Jennie Gave land for Williams Park 1911 156Williams, Mrs. Residence burned in 1850 fire 2-7-1925 232Williams, Mrs. Alice E. Sold land 1911 149Williams, Mrs. Louise B. Children welfare nurse 1915 108Williams, Mrs. Louise B. Tuberculosis nurse 1921 174Williams, Normal Flew smallest airplane in the world 5-29-1931 121Williams, Ralph C. Sold Ford to Dr. W. D. Johnson 1910 3Williamson, George D. Running for office 1899 55Williamson, George D. Re-elected 1906 131Williamson, George D. Died 1910 215Williamson, Mayor Speeders stopped 1906 118Willis, Alva U. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Willis, Stuart N. Rev. Coll. talks with IRS's Frank Longfellow 1932 4Willis, Stuart N. Deputy Revenue Collector 1932 271Willow Bend Inn Reunion of National Guard unit 1910 109Willowbend Inn Owner bought hotel 1922 273Wilson, Charles A. Spoke at Corfu picnic 1916 136Wilson, Ebenezer Grave marked 1926 156

Wilson, Frank J. On Board of Education 1926 139Wilson, Fred Hotel dynamited 1914 61Wilson, Harry Start Batavia Dry Cleaning Co. 1910 89Wilson, Isaac Supported by Parmenio Adams for Congress 3-31-1928 30Wilson, John H. Threshed wheat for William Galloway 1899 56Wilson, Michael Grave marked 1926 156Winchester, Mrs. Florence First stove used in Attica 8-15-1931 142Winegar, Frank Raised large strawberries 1916 127Winkelmann, Mrs. Pauline Made bedspread from sugar sack string 11-23-1946 255Winn, Miss Lydia Jane 102 years old 12-28-1929 88Winne, Dr. James Early Batavia physician 6-14-1947 276Winslow, Charles R. Subscriber to incorporate 1St Church of Christ. Scientist 1899 55Winslow, Charles R. Sold business 1900 239Winslow, Dr. F. S. Spoke in Batavia 1936 251Winslow, Mrs. Etta Subscriber to incorporate 1St Church of Christ. Scientist 1899 55Winters, George Member of first Batavia City council 1914 62Winters, George Batavia council member 1914 193Witruk, John Taught by Gene Tunney as Marine 1929 65Witruk, John Returned from Russia 1932 264Wittman, Carl R. Amateur radioman talks with author's ship 4-20-1929 47Woeller, M/M William Returned from trip 8-8-1931 141Woeller, Max Sells beans 1915 96Woeller, Max Vegetable gardener 3-22-1947 264Wolcott, Dr. C. C. Moved office 1927 269Woman's Hospital Men could be directors 1921 252Woman's Hospital Assoc. Annual statement 1901 113Woman's Social Welfare Federation Campaigned for playground 1917 265Women's Hospital Assoc. First male directors 1921 257Women's Motor Corps Batavia High organization 1942 268Wonderland Arcade Opened 1906 170Wood & Dunham Partnership dissolved 1904 50Wood & Dunham Had student lawyer 1895 228Wood, A. J. Made Silver Lake sea serpent 7-18-1931 132Wood, Charles F. President of agricultural society 1924 197Wood, F. D. Home was in winter wonderland 3-15-1947 263Wood, Frank S. Receives program from Pres McKinley mem. service 10-26-1901 10Wood, Frank S. Leaves State School for the Blind board 1904 50Wood, Frank S. Recommended company dissolution 1901 117Wood, Frank S. In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Wood, Frank S. Dissolved partnership 1904 203Wood, Frank S. Member of State School board 1898 207Wood, Frank S. Exhibited war posters 1918 208Wood, John H. Brother of Rev. Robert Wood 1937 261Wood, Mary Elizabeth Brief biography 7-3-1931 130Wood, Miss Elizabeth Goes to China 1899 55Wood, Miss Elizabeth Richmond librarian resigns 1899 56Wood, Miss Elizabeth Richmond librarian succeeded by Julia Booth 1899 57Wood, Miss Mary Edith Resigned 1916 153Wood, Rev. Robert Japanese prisoner 1937 261Wood, William In old copy of The Daily Morning News 11-10-1934 192Woodford, Miss Louise Secretary of YWCA. 1909 201

Woodruff, Dr. T. H. Partner of Dr. John Cotes 9-25-1929 69Woodruff, M. Merlyn Chaired memorial dedication 8-8-1931 141Woods, O. K. Commissioner - State School building site 4-12-1947 267Woodward Field Spring training for golfing barbers 3-22-1947 264Woodward Field Plans for layout 1927 264Woodward Field Grading bids rejected 1927 267Woodward, Donald Owns Fokker Tri-motor 1-19-1929 36Woodward, Donald Erected tower 1926 118Woodward, Donald Owned Le Roy airport 9-5-1931 147Woodward, Donald Governor of Stafford Country Club 1924 197Woodward, Ernest Donated land for postoffice 1926 118Woodward, Ernest F. Bought Jell-O competitor and liquidated it 6-6-1931 122Woodward, Ernest L. President of Stafford golf club 1921 127Woodward, Ernest L. Named master of hounds 1926 154Woodward, Ernest L. Gave to Batavia Hospital 1921 174Woodward, Ernest L. Life member of hospital association 1921 175Woodward, Ernest L. Donated entrance to Woodward Field 1940 242Woodward, Ernest L. Donated to Batavia Hospital 1921 258Woodward, Herbert P. Deceased Batavia police justice 1899 55Woodward, Lew Was pilot 1899 58Woodward, Louis A. Joined father T. F.'s business 1904 51Woodward, Miss Jessie M. Hired by Board of Education 11-14-1931 167Woodward, N. A. At Board of Education meeting 11-14-1931 167Woodward, Nathan A. Died 1900 228Woodward, Nathan A. In surrogate's court 1895 233Woodward, Orator F. Bought gas generator 1899 57Woodward, Orator F. Owned Le Roy Weekly News 1905 90Woodward, Orator F. Sold Le Roy Plow Co. 1916 118Woodward, Orator F. Worked with Otis E. Glidden 6-6-1931 122Woodward, Orator F. Estate valued 1906 136Woodward, T. F. Cousin nominated for Rochester Mayor 10-21-1899 1Woodward, T. F. Son Louis joined business 1904 51Woodward's Boot & Shoe Store Advertised in 1878 Progressive Batavian 3-29-1947 265Woodworth, Benjamin Brief history of Woodworths 1930 or 31 81Woodworth, Samuel Brief history of Woodworths 1930 or 31 81Woodworth, Walter Brief history of Woodworths 1930 or 31 81Woolcott, Miss Margaret H. Killed by Charles F. Steilow 1916 136Woollcott, Alexander Spent night in Batavia 1939 282Worcester Salt Company Special train shipment 1929 67Worden & Co. Moves to Batavia 1904 50Worden Brothers Negotiations to move company to Batavia 1904 49Worden Monument Maufacturing Co. Plant opened 1905 225Worden, C. A. Plans for Soldiers' monument 1917 279Worth, Lina Two-headed calf 1929 195Wortham, John Climbed building 1926 139Worthington, Mrs. G. B. 1891 - died 3-11-1911 24Worthington, Richard P. Member of American Baseball club 5-5-1947 269Wright, Amzi Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Wright, Arthur Robin fights its reflection 6-12-1947 273Wright, Arthur M. Incorporated Oakfield Exchange Bank 1916 170Wright, Arthur M. Operated Oakfield bank 1916 256

Wright, Frank E. Sold Mockford farm 1905 90Wright, Frank E. Incorporated Oakfield Exchange Bank 1916 170Wright, Frank E. Operated Oakfield bank 1916 256Wright, Maj. Alexander 1831 4th of July celebration participant 6-28-1947 277Wright, Mrs. Alfred Had Jenny Lind concert program 2-21-1925 234Wright, Rev. David Brief history of Woodworths 1930 or 31 81Wyeth, John L. Offered to grow hair on J. D. Rockefeller 1905 107Wyness, Alexander, jr. Manager of Michigan plant 1906 124Wyoming Hen lays odd egg 11-24-1934 184Wyoming Farm buildings burned 1936 247Wyoming Halloween tradition ended 10-26-1946 253Wyoming County Loss on bean crop 1925 106Wyoming County Hamilton Road named 7-11-1931 133Wyoming County Hitchhiking story 9-30-1946 249Wyoming County A bit of political history 11-9-1946 254Wyoming County Interesting causes of death 1-11-1947 260Wyoming Hotel Association Owner of Wyoming Village Inn 9-21-1946 248Wyoming Inn Bell sold 10-26-1946 253Wyoming Village Inn Owner died 9-21-1946 248Wyrwa, Joseph Owned Broadway Restaurant 1937 266Yates Orleans County educational center 12-28-1946 259Yates, Barazilla Early purchaser of land fm Holland Land Co 1-5-1929 34Yates, John Wrote newspaper column 11-14-1931 167Yates, Rev. John H. Died 1900 109Yates, Thomas Christmas Bengola lights 12-8-1945 241Yates, Thomas Used cards for advertising 10-26-1946 253Yellen, Jack Co-produced show Alyce Chapple was in 9-26-1931 152YMCA YMCA band leader receiving catalogs 10-26-1901 10YMCA Built building 1911 114YMCA Bought Batavia residence 1911 123YMCA Fund drive 1911 127YMCA Fund drive 1911 131YMCA Secretary resigned 1906 154YMCA Secretary resigned 1926 154YMCA Beneficiary of estate 1906 159YMCA Secretary left 1906 160YMCA New secretary 1906 169YMCA Building plans 1911 169YMCA Physical instructor appointed 1921 173YMCA New secretary 1906 175YMCA War worker returned 1921 176YMCA Kiwanis Club show 1929 195YMCA College students home 1924 198YMCA Humorous story 6-25-1938 206YMCA Fencing class 1903 207YMCA Youth dinner 1924 211YMCA Silver Lake camp construction 1925 214YMCA Building plans 1911 216YMCA New secretary 1926 218YMCA Basketball team 1900 225YMCA Property sold 1900 239

YMCA Secretary resigned 1920 241YMCA New Hi-Y Club president 1926 245YMCA Secretary resigned 1926 248YMCA Held banquet 1916 252YMCA Magic show 1936 253YMCA Speaker interested in flying club 1936 254YMCA Banquet 1921 255YMCA New members 1941 257YMCA Hosted meeting 1942 260YMCA Against Main Street widening 1937 262YMCA New president 1917 263YMCA Fund drive 1917 264YMCA Meeting on forming athletic association 1927 264YMCA Batavia volleyball team finished third 1932 264YMCA Y circus planned 1917 265YMCA New members 1922 267YMCA Hosted Boy Scout meet 1922 267YMCA Meeting on fund drive 1917 273YMCA Camp enrollment 1932 273YMCA Boys going to camp 1917 275YMCA Collected clothing 1922 278YMCA New president 1924 282YMCA Held circus 1932 286Yopf, George Had large bean stalk 1904 50Youell, James VFW committeeman 1934 209Young, B. Deputy county clerk 9-27-1930 85Young, C. M. Declares 10 prisoners to many for jail 1922 3Young, D. C. Succeeded by Henry Drilling as Postmaster 1914 61Young, Dr. D. H. At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Young, Frank B. Sold business 1926 173Young, James C. Died 1924 198Young, Mrs. D. H. At party for former Attica residents 1-6-1940 220Young, Mrs. Frank R. Resigned 1926 160Young, Rev. W. Wylie Succeeds Rev. Charles C. MacLean 1942 5Young, Rev. W. Wylie Kiwanian 9-21-1946 248Young, Rev. W. Wylie Fined member for tie remark 1-11-1947 260Young, Rev. W. Wylie Kiwanis president 4-26-1947 266Young, S. Approved teachers' conferences 10-24-1931 162Young's Restaurant Rotary meeting 3-23-1946 243Youngs, John T. Listed in 1870 directory 8-20-1927 32Yunker, George Two-headed calf 1929 282Yunker, William Had airplane propeller windmill 5-25-1931 116YWCA Organized in Batavia 1909 59YWCA Received gift 1911 117YWCA New secretary 1921 169YWCA New secretary for Batavia 1909 201YWCA New secretary 1921 216YWCA Annual banquet 1921 216YWCA Site of artist gathering 5-17-1952 222YWCA Cat accepts kitten 1-17-1925 227YWCA Secretary resigned 1936 249

Zaleski, Edward President of Batavia Polish Citizens' Club 1919 64Zaleski, Edward President of Polish club 1919 199Zehler, W. F. Flew biplane 1911 140Zillman, William E. Resigned 1926 160Zillman, William E. Batavia fire chief 1925 215Zimmerino, Angelo Large potato 11-3-1934 192Zupa, Tony Bootblack price war 1904 52Zwetch, Glenn E. Game Protector talked about beavers 3-29-1947 265Zwetsch, Mrs. Edwin Mother of Wesley Zwetsch 10-12-1946 251Zwetsch, SSgt. Wesley Member of rescue team 10-12-1946 251Partial story about President Garfield 9-21-1901 7Tip on Christmas buying 12-21-1901 21Fun with the waitress 12-28-1901 22WNY group meets ex-resident on train in S. California 2-5-1910 23Photographer's story 3-16-1929 43Humorous story 4-13-1929 46George Eastman funded dental clinic 9-25-1929 69Rochester museum display 4-23-1949 285