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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1890
Page
3
Belmont residents attend church events, sales, and social gatherings as the community buzzes with plans for a fair, an apron sale, and a pin social. Local hires move, banks relocate, and sidewalks need repair while filings note taxes, licenses, and property moves.
Alvin E. Parker died at his daughter's residence Saturday afternoon after a long illness. Born November 26, 1799 in Chester Vermont he was 90 years old. He helped found Belmont’s first store and served as postmaster and town official. Survived by son C. C. Parker and daughter Mrs. A Morris. Funeral held at St. Phillips Episcopal Church with Rev. Wilberforce Wells officiating.
The Belmont Young Men's Temperance Association outlines its charter in Allegany County New York. It establishes the name officers election rules and executive committee structure to govern temperance efforts and promote abstinence among members and the community.
Belmont notices report spring events from Mrs Palmer Co ads to a spring opening. Died Bertha Allen, 18, of Belvidere from lockjaw. Mrs Calvin Thompson ill in Phillips Creek. Belmont residents attend temperance lecture. social for M E Church planned. Gas discontinuation orders via E I Davis. George Peck buys Mrs Griswold jewelry, opens Vanderhoef store. Belmont entries note hotel manager Frisby to operate Genesee. Erie depot move discussed with railroad officials.
Column notes various topics from King's hardware ads to Elmira editor Col F A De Voe's death at 86, a new town hall on the old academy site, and small town anecdotes. It mentions lead zinc prospects at Alma, a river accident in Dansville, a suicide note, and legal notices on a pledge and association rules.
A letter defends Belmont Young Men temperance group against claims of hooting at a meeting. It confirms Mr Halbert spoke without interruption and recalls his army vow to abstain from alcohol. The writers praise temperance work, invite broad cooperation, and note ongoing community efforts amid prosecutions and indictments. Also notes available pasture land and animals for sale.
Erie officials including Superintendent M W McGuire and Buffalo agent Geo E Allen plan to visit Belmont Thursday to discuss moving the Erie depot closer to the village. Belmont officials and citizens will meet the delegation to push for the relocation.
Rev E H Hubble opens April 14 with Courtship and marriage a humorous talk. April 25 features Rev H V Givler on Oliver Cromwell and the common wealth. April 21 presents Rev R C Grames with an illustrated lecture using large paintings. Full course 50 cents single tickets 25 cents.
Local merchants announce a brief sale April 9 through 19 offering ladies shoes at cost and other bargain prices to clear stock. Men’s shoes, boots, rubbers, and assorted fabrics will be sold below normal price with limited sizes. Firms C. B. Riley Belmont NY and J. Hoyt & Co Wellsville urge customers to hurry or request samples if unable to attend.
A physician endorses Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as highly effective for Brights disease kidney and bladder troubles. The ad argues early symptoms require vigilance and claims the remedy revitalizes kidneys and prevents sudden attacks. It quotes H C McCormick M D and promotes two sizes 50c and 1 with a satisfaction guarantee.
Dr Major has returned from Washington and New York and is confined at home. Vinson Reynald on East Street is very ill with pneumonia. Rev P P Sowers, four weeks after a buggy accident, remains unable to leave. Mr Barnetson of Phillips Creek preached on Sunday and hopes to officiate next Sunday. Charles Lentz, formerly employed by Byron Shatt in Allentown, moved back to Main Street.
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