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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1889
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text shows train references with times like 2.49 p.m and 9.03 p.m and labels Train 3 Train 2. The readable portion hints at a timetable or listing but lacks clear events or destinations for a full summary.
Belmont reports on local commerce events and civic plans including apples for sale, new sidewalk in front of Van Campen, depot relocation talk, rail survey work, and numerous town appointments. It notes a harsh oil verdict at Willets well, school term changes, a spring social, and community notices with multiple personal mentions.
The Belmont Board of Trade met at the Engine house and organized its permanent body. Chas Whitney was elected President, W P Clark and Henry Wier as vice presidents, W J Richardson as secretary, and directors chosen for terms of one to three years including E Davis J H Anderson E W Chamberlain J S Bissell S W Crittenden D H Bradley F Van Campen H C Vanderhof E A Willetts. The board adjourned to Monday evening April 8.
Estates listed include Henry Banister of Wellsville and John A Sellon of Belfast with wills probated April 4th and 5th 1889. Letters testamentary issued to John J Banister and Wm J Banister. Guardianship granted for Amos McGirl, James McGirl, Nancy McGirl, and Myrtie Agnes Bennett.
The undersigned desires a settlement of all accounts within eighty days for services rendered prior to January 1, 1889. Respectfully, WM. K. Pau, M.D. E. I. Davis is agent for Bradley fertilizers best and cheapest. 4w2- Lester boots and shoes helped stamp out the rebellion. 1-y1
Dispatch reports H H King died suddenly at Independence at 10 this forenoon after a three day illness. He moved to Independence two weeks ago from Wellsville where he lived since 1868. The town of Leroy shows an average age of 96 in its 12 residents. Harvey Wheeler of Ellington, long ill, was found dead beside his bed. Allegany County lists 88 Sunday schools with 1 178 officers and teachers 2 078 adult class members 4 980 younger pupils totaling 8 836 students. An Eldred schoolhouse is criticized by the Eagle and old hulk winds threaten collapse if kept in use.
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