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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1889
Page
4
Continues to do first class work at his shop over A B Bradley’s clothing store and solicits patronage. Offers stylish hair cuts and clean shaves. Agent for Bessey’s Elmira Steam Laundry. Phelyl Facob Eagle Friendship N.
The article recalls a tongue in cheek debate about where the Dispatch is published, noting its early town reports and strong local readership. It mentions S.C. Vedders and David Sweet on legal business, a Friendship Union School eighth grade program, Rev. Otis Atwood visiting, the widow of Allen Potter receiving two thousand dollars, Ed Vree land named postmaster, and local deaths. It also describes road-extension negotiations to connect Honeoye Valley with the Lackawanna and Pittsburgh at Perkinsville, a potential boost for Rochester and Hornellsville.
A Honeoye Valley director confirms plans for a through route linking Rochester to Coudersport via Hornellsville and West Union with the proposed Coudersport line. The Lackawanna and Pittsburgh is viewed as a future feeder, while Delaware Lackawanna and Western denies involvement. Rochester would gain a new through line to northern Pennsylvania if the project proceeds.
The piece reports New York State will observe Arbor Day on Friday May 3 with public school activities to promote tree planting and preservation. It also discusses pheasant poaching methods, noting the bird’s wandering habits, night ambushes with brimstone lights, and the poacher’s bold tactics.
Byron Curtis aged 18 handling a revolver discharged a .32 caliber pistol striking his one and a half year old brother under the left ear. The boy died instantly as he sat on his mother's lap. The weapon was a seven shooter and Curtis believed he had drawn all cartridges. The incident occurred at West Hollow near Naples.
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