PULTNEYVILLE NY OLD NEWSPAPER NOTICES
Part 12
Wayne County, N.Y.

Contributed by Allyn Hess Perry, from papers at the Office of the County Historian.



The Commercial Press was a monthly newspaper from Pultneyville, Town of Williamson. The Office of the County Historian has a small bundle of issues. A small part of the paper was devoted to Personal Items, listing various names of people from the area.

There is some fascinating reading about the Lake Ontario shipping trade in the 1860s, and neat ads for businessess from all over the place in these papers. There was quite a schedule of ships from Pultneyville to Charlotte to Toronto, naming ships and captains (the new ferry runs between Charlotte/Rochester and Toronto.) Not to be ignored in this paper are the railroad schedules, with stops in Palmyra, Oswego, Syracuse. And the Pultneyville & Palmyra Stage. "Leave daily at 6:45am - Arriving at 7:30pm connection at Palmyra with the N.Y.C.R. Road, Going West at 9:46a.m. and 4:20p.m. Going East at 11:20a.m. and 4:20p.m." The obits aren't detailed but give such an essence of the way life was. Spellings and misspellings are exactly as in the original paper.

Allyn Hess Perry
Co-coordinator, Wayne County NYGenWeb
July 2004




January 1867
February 1867
March 1867
April 1867

THE COMMERCIAL PRESS

January 1867

ARRIVALS FOR JAN.

Andrew Cornwall, Alexandria Bay; G.B. Stebbins, B. VanZandt, Capt. J.H. Ledyard, Rochester; P. Porter, Palmyra; J.H. Eaton, Mat Van Wagner, Henry Becker, Syracuse; P. Swancrott and wife, Brookfield; T.J. Lyman, Auburn; Austin Persons, Canandaigua; Miss Orra Stoddard, Skaneateles; Daniel VanDenberg, Clyde; Dr. A.F. Sheldon, Lyons; G.D. Warren, South Sodus; C.H. and E.W. Hill, Sodus; Mrs. L.H. Clark, Brockport; E.H. Higgins, Charlotte, N.Y. Capt. R. Smith, Toledo, O. Dr. D.C. Powers, Cold Water; Mrs. L. Boughton, Riley; E.R. Woodhull and wife, Leslie, Mich. R.N. Shipley, Grant City, Mo. Capt. Jas. T. Holling, Toronto, C.W. Zenus Burnell, Iceland.

PERSONAL.

-Cornelius Cuvalier has sold his farm, consisting of twelve acres, to Jacob Fisher - consideration $800.

-Ralph Pollitt, having sold his farm to Lewis Wager, closed out his personal property at auction December 3rd.

-David B. Reed has sold his farm, situated on the west town line, consisting of fifty acres, to Mr. Putnam - consideration $3 000.

-Job Malcomb closed out his personal property, with the intention of going west, at auction, at his residence, two miles south of this place, December 29th.

-Miss N. Curtis, having sold her premises, situated half a mile west of Williamson Corners on the ridge, sold her personal property at auction December 27th.

-Peter DeDee, living on the Bear Swamp road has sold his farm, consisting of twenty-five acres, to Michael Bruno - consideration $1 200. Possession is to be given April 1st.

TRAVELER'S GUIDE.

N.Y. Central Rail Road.

The following passenger trains stop at Palmyra on the winter arrangement.

GOING WEST.

2:43, 8:52, 9:30 a.m., 4:40 and 9:55 p.m.

GOING EAST.

8:57, 11:15 a.m., 4:08, 5:45, and 9:55 p.m.

J.A. Holmes, Receiver.

Pultneyville and Palmyra Stages.

Leave Pultneyville daily (Sundays excepted,) at 5:30 a.m., connecting with the 8:52 train, returning leave Palmyra on the arrival of the 4:40 p.m. train, arriving at Pultneyville at 7 p.m.

THE ANNUAL DANCE.

The Sixteenth Annual Dance, or Sailors Return, came off at Gazlay's Hotel, in this place, on the evening of December 19th. About forty couple were in attendance, and every thing "went merry as a marriage bell." The music was from Newark, and done themselves credit. The supper was got up in good style, of which every one spoke in the highest terms. The old storm king held undisputed away after the party had arrived, and could do no harm but fill the roads; but what did the brave young man, or his partner, care for the snow, or roads, in such a time as that. Like the United States Mail they were bound to go through.

THE STORM.

The snow storm of the last three or four days was the most severe that has been experienced here in thirty years. All the roads leading north and south are piled full, and in order to get more snow in the roads side boards would have to be put on. Our stages did not run during the storm, consequently we were minus the news till the roads were opened.

PERSONAL ITEMS.

-Gaious Roys was married to Miss Emma Roys December 5th.

-A.A. Pallister will please accept our thanks for Liverpool papers, of recent dates, received.

-Israhel Smith, a prominent citizen of Ontario, died suddenly of heart disease, at his residence November 24th.

-Capt. J.J. Morley and wife, of the Steamer "Bay State," have taken rooms at the "Brackett House," Rochester.

-Peters Allen and wife are spending a few weeks with their friends in Michigan, and will return home in the Spring.

-W.S. Throop Esq., of this place, has received a Notary Seal, and is now prepared to do all business appertaining to his office.

-Capt. John S. Todd will pay cash for one or two cargoes of basswood lumber, delivered at this place before the first day April next.

-Amos Case has returned home, to Sodus, and is arranging his business satisfactorily to his creditors, and will most likely resume business.

-Rev. A. Spencer had an Oyster Festival at the Brick Church, in Williamson, Monday evening, December 24th, for the benefit of the Mite Society.

-Col. J.W. Snider, of Wolcott, has received the appointment of Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue for that district, vice Wm. G. Brown removed.

-Dr. A.G. Austin's Glee Club gave a free concert in connection with a Christmas Tree festival at the Methodist Church, in Williamson, December 24th.

-Mrs. Charles Bennett has sued Dr. L. Reeves on a note of hand which he refused to pay. The trial came off December 17th before Esq. French at Williamson.

-Young & Brusie have opened an "oyster depot" at Williamson, and we are prepared to furnish Baltimore and Fairhaven oysters as low as they can be had in Western New York.

-Reeves - Childs. At Hudson, Mich., on Monday, November 19th, at the residence of the brides father by the Rev. E.H. Harcall, John N. Reeves, of Elgin, Ill., to Emeline E., daughter of Dea. E. Childs.

-Samuel Ledyard, an old resident of this village, died at his residence, "Lake Cottage," Tuesday morning, November 27th, ages 84 years. His funeral took place the 29th. Sermon by Rev. James Ireland, of Sodus.

-Prof. Owen, the Glass Blower, arrived home on December 31st.

-John Moses, of Gui___ N.Y., died November 18th, at the advanced age of 90 years.

-L. Whitney, of the Sodus Hotel, had a Christmas Dance at his hotel, and had a good turn out. Forty-three couple were present.

-Thompson & Bennett, of Williamson, have given notice that on and after January 1st they will do business on the "ready pay system."

-John N. Reeves wishes to sell his farm lying on the Ridge road east of the Ridge Chapple. Give him a call for the price, and terms of payment.

-Powers & Allen, Commission and Forwarding Merchants of this village, made an assignment December 24th. T. Scott Ledyard is the Assignee.

-John W. Mount, of Medina, N.Y., is driving a good business in the manufacture of Horse Powers, Woodsawing Machines, &c. Send for a circular.

-Durfee E. Wilcox has sold his farm, situated two miles south of this village, consisting of sixty acres, to Capt. Russell Smith - consideration $3600.

-Capt. D.S. Mack, of the 116 Regt. U.S.C.T., has been home on a forty-days furlough, and returned to his regement at New Orleans December 20th,.

-John M. Reynolds arrived home from a trip to Erie, Cleveland, Toledo and Adriana, after being snow bound three or four days at Dunkirk, December 31st.

-Maj. J.H. Gilbert, of Palmyra, has a subscription paper in circulation for the purpose of starting a Dancing School in this place. The Major is all right on the dance.

-The "Barker Family" gave one of their Old Folks concerts at Gazlay's Hotel, in this village, December 17th. It is decidally the best group that has visited this place for years.

-G.B. Stebbins, or Rochester, lectured at the Union Church, in this village, Sunday, December 9th, at 2 and 7 p.m., on Spiritualism, and the following evening on "Six Months in Washington."

-The farm of the late Mrs. Sarah Tomkinson, situated about one mile south of Dr. A. Todd's, on the Bear Swamp road, is offered for sale. For further particulars enquire of John Tomkinson on the premises.

-Mr. And Mrs. J. Henry Gloyd, of this place, celebrated their "Tin Wedding" Saturday evening, December 15th. Every thing passed off finely and a good display of tin ware was the result. "Sic transit glori a mundi."




THE COMMERCIAL PRESS

February 1867

-We hope all will remember and attend the Donation of Rev. J.M. Bull, at the Union Church, in this place Tuesday evening, January 29th.

-Prof. Lewis H. Clark will give one of his popular "School Exhibitions" at the Union Church in this village Friday, February 13th.

-A liberal reward will be paid for the following back numbers of the Commercial Press delivered at our Office. August 1863, July and November 1865.

-The "Ladies Aid Society," of Williamson, met at the residence of Dr. L.A. Reeves January 11th. The weather was very severe, the roads almost impassible, but the house was well filled, and all seemed to enjoy the music which was very choice. The collection was $14.60.

PERSONAL ITEMS.

-Levi Clark was married to Mrs. E. Bennett January 8th, both of Marion.

-Hosea Thomas, of this town, has five hens that laid six hundred eggs the past season.

-Alva White was married to Miss Julia Raynor December 31st, by Rev. A. Stanton, all of Marion.

-Henry Decker, of Ontario, sold his personal property at auction January -. He intends to go west soon.

-Miss Addie, daughter of James Robinson, of this place, gave a birthday party Friday evening, January 11th.

-Ambrose Gage died at his residence in Ontario December 26th and was buried January 1st, aged 45 years.

-Samuel D. Griffen has sold his Wagon Shop and Tools to Capt. J.H. Gloyd, who will carry on the business at the old stand.

-Thomas Lofthouse closed out his personal property at auction, at his residence, one mile and a half north of East Ontario, January 22nd.

-Maj. J.H. Gilbert, of Palmyra, has started a fine Dancing School in this place. They meet at Gazlay's Hall Wednesday evenings of each week.

-Clark Mason, our late County Clerk, has entered into partnership with George H. Arnold, of Lyons, and will make that village his permanent home.

-H.W. Tracy offers for sale his splendid location, situated in the village of Williamson, containing four acres of land with all kinds of fruit in abundance, all in good repair.

-Wm. W., son of Waters Shipley, of this place, was married to Miss Libbie A., only daughter of Amasa O. Miller, at the house of the bride's father in Williamson, January 4th, by Rev. J.M. Bull.

-Obe Hopkins, of Lyons, will continue to act as agent for Jarvis Lord, of Rochester, keeping in repair that section of the Erie Canal laying within this County. Obe is a good fellow and "understands his biz."

-Hon. Ornon Archer, Member of Assembly from this District, has been appointed Chairman of the Committee on Colleges, Academics and Common Schools. He will please accept our thanks for Public Documents received.

-Rev. Armon Spencer had a donation in the Brick Church, in Williamson, Thursday evening, January 10th.

-Chauncey Fuller, of Newark, was married to Miss Emma Sherman, of Marion, January 6th, by Rev. A. Stanton.

-Levi Allen died at his residence in Sodus January 20th. Mr. A. was born in East Windsor, Ct., in 1780, and came to Sodus in 1816.

-Francis Overslaugh, having disposed of his farm situated on the old Town Line Road, sold his personal property at auction January 11th.

-Hiram Harden, we have been informed, has found Joseph Benedict's dog and restored it to him, and has since turned his attention to the Patent Loom.

-Hon. W.H. Rogers and C.C. Eddy were the Grand Jurors, and J.W. Norton and Johnathan Alger were the Petit Jurors from this town to the Circuit Court January 21st.

-E.B. Youngs, residing three miles west of Williamson, on the ridge, gave a fine party Friday evening, January 4th. He has sold his farm to D.B. Reed - consideration $7 360.

-Stoddard, Todd & Phillips are creating a lively interest in favor of Smith's Patent for the preservation of fruits, meats etc., for which they are general agents for this state. For further particulars enquire of A.S. Todd, of Williamson, N.Y.

-Curlis C. Lewis, of Whitewater, Wis., will please accept our thanks for a copy of the Whitewter Register containing the notice of the death of Joseph Lewis, formerly of this place, at his residence in Whitewater, December 29th, aged 51 years.

-George Selby and Lawrence Vosburgh are the Executors of the estate of Simeon Graham - deceased. The real estate, consisting of the "Home Farm," the Chapman Farm," the "Sweet Farm" and the "Ewer Farm," will be sold at the Hotel in Sodus February 9th.

-E. Adams and Delia Bennett sued Dr. Reeves on a note before Esquire French, S.S. Poppinoe acting as counsel, and I. Sprague as witness. After a trial of two days and nights, the jury were out ten minutes and returned a verdict "No cause of action." It was clearly proven that the note was obtained through fraud.

ARRIVALS.

Dr. D.C. Higgins, James Pollock and wife, Newark; Judson Throop and Miss Frank Throop, Port Gibson; Capt. Wm. Morley and J.J. Hill, Sodus Point; Luther T. Norton and John Rhodes, Victor; "Sam," Buck, Fitsimons, Hone & Co's., agent, G.C. Buell's agent and John Glen, Rochester; John Cooley, Jaycox & Green's agent and Frank Diel, Syracuse; C.H. Sage, New York; Mrs. Wm. Moore, Palmyra, N.Y. Mrs. Capt. J. H. Ledyard and son, Greenfield, Mass. Capt. S. W. Roys and wife, Capt. W.H. Roys, Capt. Andrew Roys, A.A. Pallister and Joseph Dunning from a whaling voyage off the coast of Iceland.




THE COMMERCIAL PRESS

March 1867

-The Ladies Mite Society, of this village, met at the house of Joseph Gazlay February 14th, music by Gilbert & Bingham, of Palmyra. The proceeds went to pay the balance on an Organ purchased for the Union Church.

-Brother Tinsley! Did you judge of the Peach Crop in your section by the way your town went at the last election as compared with the other towns in this county? How are your Peaches?

-The School House in the Pound district, on the East Town Line, was destroyed by fire Saturday night, January 26th.

-E.S. Averill, Editor and Proprietor of the "Palmyra Courier," has received the appointment again as Canal Collector for that port. It is all right and "Ed" is the fellow for it.

-A Bill has passed the House of Representatives directing E.M. Stanton, Secretary of War, to cause a survey, and estimate to be made, for a harbor at this place, Our Member, Mr. Pomeroy, will please accept our thanks.

PERSONAL ITEMS.

-Robert N. Shipley left for Grant City, Mo., February 22nd.

-Joel W. Pratt was married to Mrs. Hartwell January 31st, by Rev. J.M. Bull.

-Thomas M. Clark, of Marion, is ready, at all times, to attend to all calls in his proffession as Auctioneer.

-J.W. Powers has a quantity of seed corn for sale. Those in want of any will please give him a call.

-Freeman Allen, of Ontario, lost his house by fire Sunday, February 17th, caused by defects in a stove pipe.

-Durfee E. Wilcox has sold his farm, consisting of sixty acres, to Charles Milliman - consideration $3900.

-Mrs. Eliza Graves offers her farm, consisting of fifty acres, situated about two miles south of this place, for sale.

-James Robison, having sold his farm to Dr. A.F. Sheldon, will sell his personal property at auction March 1st.

-John S. Rich, of Marion, has a new two seated fancy democrat buggy for sale, manufactured by Geo. W. Miller.

-Geo. Selby, executor of the estate of the late Lana Graham - deceased, - sold the personal property at auction February 21st.

-Wm. E. Young, of Williamson, has a Cow Shoot at that place February 26th. A number of turkies and chickens will be shot for.

-James Craven, of Ontario, has sold his farm, and is going to move to Iowa. He sold his personal property at auction February 23rd.

-Maj. J.H. Gilbert has his Dancing School every Wednesday evening, at Gazlay's Hall, in this village. Dancing for all after School hours.

-Charles E. Barnard, (Birdy) of Utica, will please accept our thanks for the large photograph of the "Crib," as well as the small one "A-la-Gulliver.

-Hon. Horace Greeley lectured in the Chapel of the Collegiate Institute, at Marion, Wednesday evening, February 20th - subject "Self-made Men." The house was well filled.

-Harmonus Deright has sold his farm, consist. Of fifty acres, to Michael Johnson - consideration $3100, and has purchased the James Case farm, consisting of one hundred acres - $7000.

-Benj. Atwater died in a fit while soaking his feet February 15th.

-Wm. Pugsley sold his personal property at auction February 15th with the intention of going west.

-Michael Johnson and Jacob Fisher sold their personal property at auction, on the Case farm, February 23rd.

-John Gage, of Ontario, has sold his farm, consisting of fifty acres, to Samuel W. Hodges - consideration $2000.

-Geo. Leadly has sold his place, consisting of five acres, to Jacob Fisher - consideration $1350. Leadly moves west.

-Erastus Seeley sold a quantity of stock at auction, at his residence, one mile west of Williamson Corners, February 16th.

-Asabel Todd Jr. has purchased the Bethel Todd residence, in this place - consideration $1200. He will take possession April 1st.

-William Thompson, intending to move west, sold his personal property at auction, at his residence, near C.B. Adams, February 19th.

-Capt. Wm. H., son of P.B. Roys, of this village, was married to Miss Lottie, daughter of P.I. Feller, of Palmyra, February 13th, by Rev. Chas. Anderson.

-Prof. Lewis H.Clark has sixteen fine shoats, weighing from fifty to one hundred pounds, which he offers for sale. For further particulars enquire of the Proffessor and he will give all necessary information.

-Sherman Bixby who was teaching school in the Levens District, Ontario, was 'cleaned out" a few days since by some of the scholars. At last accounts Bixby was after the boys with a warrant. Great country this.

-Thomas Potwine, of Sodus, bought at the Graham auction the "Home Farm" and the "Chapman Farm," consisting of 150 acres, for $7000. Jackey Robison bought the "Ewer Farm," consisting of 50 acres, for $1500.

-Capt. R. Smith, of this place, has been appointed to the Captaincy of the Propeller "Empire," of the "Northern Transportation Co." He will leave for Toledo in about three weeks, where his boat went into winter quarters.

-Mrs. Kingsbury, of Philadelphia, gave a lecture at the Union Church, in this place, on Thursday evening, February 14th - subject "Equal Suffrage." She handled the subject in good style, and as far as we are concerned, perfectly satisfactory.

-Dr. A.F. Sheldon, of Lyons, has purchased the James Robison farm, formerly known as the "Hallet Farm," situated just east of this village, consisting of one hundred and thirty-two acres - consideration $9240. He will take possession April 1st.

ARRIVALS.

Albert G. Moses and wife, Guilford; Jim Eaton M.D., Hopkins, E. Stimpson & Co's. agent, Jacob & Green's agent, Syracuse; Dr. A.F. Sheldon, Jennie Cornwall, Lyons; T.J. Lyman, Auburn; William Waters, Boynton, Warnick & Brown's agent, Utica; George C. Buell & Co's. agent, Benton & Andrews' agent, H.B. Matherson, Steward of the Steamer Ontario, W.J. Wilcox, Jon Glen, Rochester; Misses Addie and Emma Throop, Palmyra; L.T. Norton, Victor; W.B. Phelps, Chief Clerk of the Ontario Steamboat Co., Oswego; G. Howe and wife, Clyde; Levi Stevens, Port Byron, Mr. Alverson, Canandaigua, N.Y. Mrs. Kingsbury, Philadelphia.




THE COMMERCIAL PRESS

April 1867

PERSONAL.

-Henry C. Lewis sold his personal property at auction March 26th, he having rented his farm.

-Francis Overslaugh, having rented his farm, closed out his personal property at auction March 20th.

-Cornelius Cuvalier sold his personal property at auction, with the intention of going west, March 4th.

-Elisha S. Chapman has sold his farm to W.R. Liddle, and closed out his personal property at auction March 30th.

-Joel B. Pratt sold a quantity of stock at auction, at his residence, three and a half miles west of this place, March 29th.

-Anthony Legner has sold his farm, situated near Peters Allen, consisting of fifty acres, to Chas. Tassell - consideration '$3 000.

-Jacob Cole, residing on the West Town Line, near the Jobsey School House, sold his personal property at auction March 13th.

-Peter Holland has sold his farm, situated near Joy, consisting of fifty acres, to Abija White - consideration $3 000. He sold his personal property at auction March 15th.

-Alfred Wakeley has sold his farm, formerly owned by Hosea Straight, to Anthony Legner, consisting of thirty-seven acres - consideration $2000. Mr. W. had his auction March 7th.

MASQUERADE CONCERT.

Dr. A.G. Austin, assisted by his Glee Club, gave a Masquerade Concert at the Union Church, in this place, March 18th. The weather being bad, with a short notice of the sing, tended very much toward thinness of numbers to listen to their grand music, as well as to see the costumes as worn by the people two hundred years ago. The Little Squaw was one of the chief attractions during the entertainment.

OUR ROADS.

The roads between this place and Palmyra have been, and are now, almost impassible in consequence of the heavy drifts remaining, and no notice being taken of them by the Commissioners, or Path Masters. Something should be done to bring these Officials up to the Captain's Office if they do not tend to their business better. A complaint by any one will fetch them to time.

THE PUBLIC.

Maj. J.H. Gilbert closed his Dancing School, in this place, on Wednesday evening, March 27th, with a Public. They had a fine time, and a good supper, which Mrs. Gazlay is capable of getting up, and towards morning returned from whence they came, highly pleased with the hop.

THE EXTRA MAIL.

The Post-Office Department at Washington has at last granted the privalege of an extra mail bag between this place and Rochester, daily. It is to be carried by the Express Line of Stages. Butler will continue to carry the Mail between this place and Palmyra village.

NEW PROPRIETORS.

Capt. Dan Gates has sold his stage route to Benham & Jones, the former from Canandaigua, the latter from Clifton Springs. They intend to put on the route a grand rig as soon as the roads will permit.

PERSONAL ITEMS.

-Richard Russell was married to Miss Hannah Sayles March 5th, both of this town.

-The heirs of the late William Stewart - deceased - sold off the personal property at auction March 23rd.

-Peters Allen and wife arrived home from Michigan February 23rd, having been absent since December 5th.

-Hon. T.M. Pomeroy, M.C. from this district, will please accept our thanks for valuable Public Documents received.

-Ambrose Hoot, intending to move west, sold his personal property at auction, at his residence in this place, March 12th.

-Mrs. William Shurburn, of Ontario, died March 4th, and was buried the 6th. Sermon by Rev. J.M. Bull, of this place.

-Alexander, son of Levi White, was married to Miss Nettie, daughter of Charles Whitcomb, March 28th, by John N. Brownell Esq.

-Dr. E.S. Sprague has sold his farm, situated on the Tucahoe road, to Anthony Legner, consisting of thirty-one acres - consideration $1 200.

-Cornelius Brewer has purchased the William Holling farm, situated one mile east of this place, consisting of thirty acres - consideration $1 650.

-The Boot and Shoe establishment formerly owned by John Pallister, has been purchased by Albert A. Pallister who will carry on the business at the old stand.

-Mrs. Timothy Culver, an old resident of this town, died at Allen Deyo's Tuesday, March 5th, and was buried the 6th. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Salsbury, of Ontario.

-Durfee E. Wilcox, of this town, sold his personal property at auction March 20th, and will leave for Martin, Allegan Co., Mich., April 1st, where he intends to reside.

-Thomas M. Clark, the well known Auctioneer, of Marion, has purchased of Henry Brewster one hundred and four and a half acres of land and his personal property - consideration $8400.

-O.P. Davis, of Marion, Collector of Internal Revenue for this district, was robbed of over six hundred dollars, by some one entering the house a few nights since. The funds belonged to Uncle Sam.

-G.B. Maines has gone into the merchantile trade at Williamson with W.H. Todd, under the firm of Todd & Maines. "George " is a fine fellow and will carry a host of friends to his new place of business.

-John L. Wheeler, having sold his farm in Marion, sold his personal property at auction March 16th.

-E.B. Young sold his personal property at auction March 9th. He has purchased a farm near Fairport.

-John Wall, of Marion, sold his personal property at auction March 4th, with the intention of going west.

-Richard Collison, having sold his farm with the intention of going west, sold his personal property March 12th.

-George Levitt, of Ontario, closed out his personal property at auction March 7th, and left for Michigan about the 18th.

-Riley Baker has sold his farm, situated on the East Town Line road, consisting of one hundred and twenty acres, to George Selby - consideration $5000. He sold his personal property at auction March 25th.

-Jac. Fisher has sold his farm, situated near the Kenyon School House, consisting of sixteen acres, to Isaac Bak - consideration 1450. Fisher had his auction March 22nd, and will leave for Illinois about the 1st of April.

-William Guy has sold his farm, situated on the West Town Line, half a mile north of the Ridge, consisting of sixty acres, to Ira Baily - consideration 3000 dollars. He closed out his personal property March 23rd.

-Joshua Granger has purchased Wing O'Bryan's farm, formerly owned by John Albright, situated three quarters of a mile west of this village, consisting of seventy acres - consideration $4 200. Mr. O'Bryan sold his personal property March 18th.

-William Denys, of Ontario, saw a man stealing cloths from his line. He went out with his gun and the thief run, when Mr. D. ordered him to halt, but the thief refused to obey the command, consequently he got the contents of the gun in his back which caused him to drop his bundle. He is still at large.

-F.A. Morley, (son of Horace Morley, of Sodus,) formerly with Munn & Co., in the office of the "Scientific American," New York, has opened a Patent Office Agency, in the Wicting Block, Syracuse, under the firm of F.A. Morley & Co. We will garuntee that all business entrusted with "Frank" will be attended to promptly and in a business like manner.

-The following Republican Town Officers were elected Tuesday, March 5th: Supervisor, Benj. J. Hance; Town Clerk, W.H. Todd; Justice of the Peace, Lewis French; Assessors, S.E. Brown and E.R. Woodhull; Commissioner of Highways, N. Elton; Overseer of the Poor, Richard Britton; Collector, W.M. White; Constable, Spencer Brusie; Inspectors of Election, District no. 1, Caleb E. Congdon, and Barton P. Peer, District No. 2, Ledyard S. Cuyler and Evi D. Stoddard.




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