Republican County Convention at Friendship on August 15
The Republican electors of Allegany county are requested to send delegates to a convention at Friendship on Wednesday August 15 at 6 o'clock PM for nominating candidates for Judge and Surrogate District Attorney Assembly Coroners and for election of State Judicial and Senatorial delegates. Each town is entitled to a certain number of delegates and credentials will be presented to the Executive Committee at the American Hotel by 10 AM.
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Granger
Almond
Suvove Amity
Delock Am
Republican County Committee
Mares
Charrman
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Centerville
5. M. Norton
Norton
Chas, Ir.Brown
Bolivar
Brown
Allegany
Ahly
Harrison
Morton
A. B. Cottrell
Angelica
Chas. Flanigan
Frank Sullivan Smith
Honest Dan Gardiner
Benny Joe Gillies
James Green
Wim. Garwood
Daniel Dr. Gardiner
Daniel Dr. Gardiner, and Supt.of Poorin the Person of Wa. Weaver
Wirt
Klipnockie
Hell’s Helow
Friendship Convention viewed as likely to be harmony driven
The piece predicts a harmonious Friendship Convention choosing Judge and Surrogate, District Attorney, and possibly Assembly member. It notes Norton for Judge, Brown for District Attorney, recalls past races, and urges unity across North and South Allegany for a strong ticket to sweep in November.
Prohibitionists Admit Revenue Gains From Licenses
Philadelphia statistics show county prison commitments for the year starting June 1, 1888 fell by about 10,000 from the prior year. Sunday offenses dropped from 2,091 in 1886-87 to 1,263 in 1887-88 and 381 in 1888-89. Commitments of women fell from 281 to 138 and then to 41.
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Philadelphia
Seven Year Olds Play Husband and Wife
A fragment shows Elsie, seven, and her younger brother Frits role playing at home. She proposes the game while he instructs him to pull off his boots, reflecting cheerful domestic play.
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Elsie
Frits
District Attorney Contest in Allegany County
The Cuba Patriot notes a three cornered race for District Attorney. Incumbent Oscar A. Fuller seeks re election but Republicans may field a challenger. Opponents include W L Willey of Fillmore and Charles H Brown of Bolivar. Brown praised for courtesy industry and broad ability. The paper suggests the nomination would serve the county's interests.
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Oscar A. Fuller
Allegany
W. Ls. Willey
Fillmore
Charles H. Brown
Bolivary
Brown
Allegany County
Cuba
True to Their Party in Pennsylvania Prohibition Vote
In the June special election, 290617 votes backed the prohibition amendment with about 281000 from Republicans. A canvass across counties suggests Republicans will align with their party in the coming state election, likely delivering a solid ticket show of support for President Harrison’s administration as quoted by Klutira Advertiser.
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Klutira Advertiser
Ilarrison
Cole
Standard Oil Makes Lima Oil Replace Gas Coal
The Standard Oil Company shifts Western Pennsylvania gas coal use to Lima oil in power plants and gas works. Lima oil replaces coal for lighting and heating, cutting demand and costs for many utilities, including Dayton Soldiers Home and St. Louis Gas, Memphis plants, and New Orleans Electric Light, with savings highlighted.
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Dayton Soldiers Home
Lima Oi
St. Louis’ Gas Company
Memphis
Electric Light Company of
New Orleans
Pittsburg
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Farmers' Club Meeting in Whitesville Discusses Institute and Weeds
Allegany County Farmers' Club held at Whitesville on August 9 with President Litehard in charge. Secretary outlines the Butter and Cheese Institute, reports members and minutes, and Burr of Angelica is honored for founding the club. Members debate weed control and potato blight, livestock economics, and sheep versus cows, with a vote to meet at Fillmore in September and thanks given to participants.
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Whitesville
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Crandall
Elliott
Hannah Jane
Dickson
Richardson
Burr
Angelica
Treasury
Walter Stephens
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Allegany Co. Farmers’ Insurance Company
Littchard
Clark
H Alves
Babcock
Allegany Stock Farm
Barr
Fillmore
Niott
Pennsylvania Republican Convention Praises Unity and Strength
Walter Lyon of Allegheny City served as temporary chair and praised the party for harmony and renewed strength. Senator Delamaster as permanent chair delivered an energetic address while the platform was deemed solid and timely. Henry Ke Boyer, the nominee for treasurer, is described as a capable Republican expected to win decisively.
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Pennsylvania
Starrisburg
Walter Lyon
Allegheny
Quay
National Republican Committee
Cereral Wrier
Delamaster
Keystone State
Noveber
Henry Ke Boyer
Elmira Advertiser
Local News and Society Notes from Friendship Area
Zev and Cy TL Norris and family returned from Silver Lake. Mrs Miners 8 S class furnished ice on the Baptist church lawn on Thursday evening, receipts about $2. Veeland and Middaugh U T C Co and speciality troupe open at Academy Stall Saturday. Managers promise a first class company of specialists and a full house. Wales, who broke his arm weeks ago, is recovering well. James B West and wife of Wellsville visited Mrs R B Helme. Wellsville fair wagons advertised in this vicinity. J O Price W A Thosley Johnson Higgins and Stillman Davis elected trustees replacing four others. Potatoes rot in area. Mrs E O Rogers home for a few days. business good. Mrs J will soon return to company. Fair circuits invite citizens to attend fairs. On Tuesday a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Morris Unger. Peaches in market at 20 cents per dozen. Born at D H Norton’s residence a son to Mr and Mrs Daniel Singer. Grandpa and Grandma Norton pleased.
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Cy TL. Norris
Silver Lake
Miners
Elass
Baptist Church
Wellsville
R. BR. Helme
E. O. Rogers
Morris Unger
Morris
Ronce
D. IL. Norton
Daniel Singer
Roanoke rapid growth and tax relief entice manufacturing
A Roanoke Virginia example shows population rising from 450 to 15 000 in seven years. Proposals include tax exemptions to attract manufacturers and other inland towns may gain a similar boom.
Summer of 889 remembered as unusual for rain and floods
The old residents recall the summer of 889 as notably unfortunate due to sudden food shortages, frequent cloud bursts, and heavy rainfall. Daily reports speak of new flood devastation while some regions suffer drought impacts on crops and hinder harvests.
Gladstone Known to Have Three Fingers on Left Hand
It is generally known that Mr. Gladstone has only three fingers on his left hand. The index finger was shot off forty seven years ago in a hunting field accident.
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Mr. Gladstone
Local Gossip and Club Scores Across the Village
Town chatter recalls Wind Utter now in Rochester and social visits by Miss Loveridge of Cuba and W J Beecher of Wellsville. Charlie Mills seen at Cornellsville with Charlie Rose guarding him. Friendship Ride Club scores listed with names Wilcox Latta and Wellman among others.
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Rochester
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Charlie Mills
Cornellsville
Charlie Rose
Hobby's Livery at Friendship
Hobby's Livery on West Water Street continues offer clean well-kept rigs and good horses with reasonable charges. The business invites patronage and promises first class service and satisfactory care.
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Friendship
West Water Street
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