Helme Eprisrs Dispatch News Brief
Local edition dated April 30 1859 reports brief notices and updates from the Helme publishing office. The item lists named editors and ongoing notices small in scope.
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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1889
Page
2
Local edition dated April 30 1859 reports brief notices and updates from the Helme publishing office. The item lists named editors and ongoing notices small in scope.
By an act of Congress and presidential proclamation Centennial Day is observed as a legal holiday with gratitude for a century of republic. The piece surveys national virtues, Lincoln quotes, and notes on political incumbents in the New York area, predicting shifting alliances and urging early, lively party debate.
The Fassett Aqueduct Investigating Committee reportedly saved New York an additional one million dollars. The column notes remarks on senators Sherman and Quay passing by, and observes various political snippets, including a planned 28 story building in Minneapolis and other national affairs.
Gen Clinton B Fisk Prohibition leader in New Jersey says he will not back a third party in the next election. He told ex Senator Sewell that Democrats have advanced temperance so far that all prohibitionists should join the Republicans to elect a Republican governor and legislature in November.
The widow Mrs Matie Cowell nee Baxter, formerly of Friendship, died unexpectedly after shopping in Buffalo. She fainted at a Swan Street physician’s office and died moments later. Funeral services and interment were held here, attended by friends from the city. Her husband, a W N Y P railroad engineer, and three children survive. The obituary notes she was a niece of Dr Jas Baxter.
Belmont holds its centennial of Washingtons inauguration with 43 guns at 6 30 am bell ringing and bells and whistles. A 9 am program at the Court House features singing readings Proclamation religious services an oration and prayers with Rev Anon B Clark Prof Pulver and Rev A M Bennett. Belmont Corner Band escorts attendees to the Court House and a cherry tree with a hatchet marks the scene. Hamilton Ward delivers a Centennial address at Richburg and C S Whitney chaired the gathering. The Court House interior is festooned with flags and bunting and the Belmont cornet band serenades the Dispatch office.
Angelica residents hear from Congressman Laidlaw on Decoration Day. A gas prospect for the Joney Paper Mill is tested with 150 shares at 810 dollars. A Bradford sportsmen group plans a long canoe trip from Allegany to the Indian Territory. Major Church reports the death of Richard Church in England at age 92. The Cornell State scholarships exams are set for June 1.
In Academy Hall the Masons of Friendship lodge held a public meeting to celebrate paying off the masonic temple debt in New York City. Aene Wicks presided. Rev F M Alvord led prayers. A B Bradley gave lodge history. Franks Utter and others spoke. Local events include visits by Sam Boyles and Dan Gardner, plans for a post Lenten dance, and a lecture by Judge Hatch for the Miller monument fund.
A collage of local items from the era including Prohibition activity in Alfred Centre, a Grand Washington Centennial party in Andover, pension increases for Samuel Masterson, and Hornellsville regional notes. Also mentions tannery boiler contracts in Dansville and triplets born in Adrian.
Hobby's livery at Friendship continues business at the old stand on West Water Street. Offers good horses, fair charges, and first class, satisfactory service. Patronage solicited.
The sheriff announces a public auction of two parcels in New York State, tied to Ezekel Peterson under an execution issued by the County Court. The first tract spans 35 acres in Wirt town, Lot 62, with precise metes and bounds, while the second tract covers 25 acres in the Holland land company survey, with specified boundary lines and measurements. Sale set for May 15, 1859, at 10 o'clock a.m. in Friendship, NY.
Fire destroyed the Five Corners hotel in Jasper last week amid a rash of illnesses sweeping Hornellsville residents including tonsillitis and measles.
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