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Newspaper

Belmont Weekly Dispatch

Location

Belmont, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1891

Page

4

Republican Caucus Notice for Amity Allegany NY

Republican electors of Amity Allegany county are notified of a caucus at Belmont Court House on Thursday evening August 2 1891 at 8 pm to elect delegates to the Republican County Convention at Belmont Court House on August 31 1891 and to transact other business as needed by the town committee.

Amity Allegany County Court House Belmont J Belmont Portage Hepaldisan John Dean Frank van Campen Olean Niagara Falls Knights of the Maccabees Bliss Cuba Rochester Hornellsvitle Crissey Belmont Lodge Angelica N.Y Erie O.A. Wood Friendship Bakery F.A. Robbins M.S. Blair Henry Renwick Alexander Little Presbyterian Church W. E. Carpenter & Co E. H. Ward Pike G. W.W. Wesselius Michigan Dickson al. White Medina Ed. Hodnett Dairy Commissioners Hume Fillmore Opera House Charlie Ingham M. M. Congdon Clarksville James Hall N. B. Sherman Nunda Horellsville

Belmont Briefs Show Local Activity and Meetings

Busy Belmont notices report caucuses and conventions upcoming in Belmont and surrounding towns. Excursions to Niagara Falls and Portage draw crowds as railroad work and school openings shape the week. Community events include church services, parades, and a school building project update.

Belmont welcomes visitors from near and far

Robt Gorton of New York and many locals arrive in Belmont for the week. Journeys include Mrs Roth visiting Buffalo relatives, Jenny Coleman from Wellsville, and Chas Gibbs of Buffalo visiting J W Bartlett. Attaches and editors visit, with social calls at the Belmont and surrounding towns.

Robt. Gorton New York Jas. Lilly Bradford Jenny Coleman Wellsville Buffalo Ed Willets Hornellsville Belmont Wm. Cranston Little Genesee Joseph Rice Friendship Chas. Winchell Orleans County Chas. Riley W. S. Southerton Syracuse Elmer Armstrong Luta Wilkinson Henry Vorhies Wellaville F. G. Helme The Dispatch James E. Norton Brooklyn Prof. Crissey Fredonia Chas. Gibbs Flint & Kent J. W. Bartlett Mable Coats Isabelle Matonia Ella Maggie Freeborn Angelica W. J. Richardson N. A. Bennett Lew Allen Cuba G. A. Palmer Carrie Sortore Squire White N. Y John Dean Rumph Angelica Every Treek A. E. Willard Victoria

Round the County News Recap

Brooklyn visit by John Madden and Agnes. marriages of Willis Babbitt to Belle Hayes. doctors attend spiritual meeting at Casadaga Lake. Temperance event in Cuba with 80 tickets. Ed Thomas buys Doyle & Johnson store in Allentown. Local injuries and incidents include Mrs. Rosenbark, Wayne Potter, Georgie Schriener. Church funds reach $6,000. wellsville and Andover items. Prohibition caucus in Andover. various local trades, property sales, and upcoming events.

John Madden Agnes Brooklyn Willis Babbitt Belle Hayes Daley James A. Stephenson J.B. Sherrett Casadaga Lake Cuba Ed Thomas Doyle & Johnson Allentown

Cuba items and temperance camp readied in week

Ex President Sheldon’s exhibit of figures noted as Cuba politics stir discussion with Judge Todd expected to respond. Calkins brothers reunion after thirty seven years in El Paso followed by reports of 4000 cheese offered and sold at 8⅔ to 9 cents, with cheese stocks low and New York market rising as July and August shipments near done.

Sheldon Todd C. S. Calkins el Passo, Sr James Calkins Cuba Helen Gougar Belmont Belmont Dispatch Helen Patriot New York

Towa... variegated notes from many towns

A collage of brief items from Bolivar, Angelica, Almond and surrounding towns includes local visits, appointments, and events. Gossip on fairs, excursions, and railroad work blends with notices of marriages, school openings, and property changes.

Reform Convention Nominates People's Ticket

The Reform convention met at the Court House in the village yesterday and nominated a People’s ticket for local offices. George A. Scott heads the Assembly slate, M. E. Wescott for County Clerk, A. L. Litchard for Sheriff, Walter Leonard for Superintendent of the Poor, Geo. W. Watson for Justice of Sessions, and Dr. Guile with Dr. C G Deming as Coroners, all Alliance members. The article urges vigilance for November.

Reform Convention Court House People’s Assembly George A. Scott Alliance Belmont M. E. Wescott Richburg A. L. Litchard Rushford

Dragoons' Reunion at Portage Bridge Details

The First New York Dragoon survivors hold their annual reunion at Portage Bridge on Thursday August 27. Erie Railway offers low rates for the event. All old soldiers and the public are invited. Train departs Belmont at 8 36 a.m. Round trip fare is one dollar.

Gallant First New York Dragoon Portage Bridge Erie Railway Company Belmont

Destructive Belmont Briefs Include NYC Fire Fatalities

Belmont notes report a major New York fire at the Taylor building 66 to 76 Park Place with over 100 dead 86 missing and 22 bodies recovered. Wesley Irish and two assistants thresh oats 1808 bushels from 18 acres for John Leslous. Frank Pierce offered services. Belmont citizens push depot relocation to shorten Sabbath travel to the station.

New York City Taylor Park Place Wesley Irish John Leslous Irish Frank Pierce Belmont Wellsville Democrat

Angelica Fair Promises Grand Exhibit At Angelica

The Angelica Agricultural Society announces its fair for September 8 9 10 and 11 with new stables under construction and a bright outlook. A joint tariff debate features Hon Mark D Wilbur on the protective side and is billed as a premier attraction. Wilbur, famed as an orator, spoke at Bath fair last year. An eclipse of former exhibits and large attendance is anticipated.

E. D. Barnum Alliance Allegany County Agricultural Society Angelica J. H. Rutherford N. Y Allegany County Agricultural Society Mark D. Wilbur Wilbur Bath

A Suggestion That Saved My Life

A Rochester man, John Davis, recounts a severe cold with back and kidney pain diagnosed as Gravel. He credits two bottles of Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Rondout, New York, with his perfect recovery and asks what more could be asked.

David Kennedy Rondout N. Y John Davis Rochester

Fair schedules and certificate examinations for Allegany and surrounding counties

The list covers fairs from Sept 1 to Sept 30 across New York and nearby areas including State fair Syracuse and Inter-state fair Elmira. Examinations for second and third grade certificates in Allegany County are set for Sept 5, Oct 8, Nov 7 with details and locations. first grade exams in March and August with attendance required on day one. An advance notice announces FIELD & ALDEN Granite Works moving to Rochester and a liquidation sale at Hornellsville with heavy discounts and an invitation to inspect designs by mail.

Tucker's Dunkirk Tucker Chautauqua County Jamestown Alliance Chautauqua Cattaraugus Prohibition Wellsville Hulette Arcade Farmer’s Alliance Cuba Syracuse Perry Elmira Angelica Warsaw McKean Port Allegany Allegany County Whitesville Orepeeeneee Friendship Asatrenegeed Aptene Andover Alfred Centre Rochester N.Y Hornellsville Field & Alden Granite Works

Great Running Meeting Heads to Buffalo Turf Days

Buffalo expects the Brighton Beach Racing Association fall meeting to open August 29 and run ten days. Col. Dave Pulsifer may send his sway-back Tenny to compete, with plans to pair Riley and Longstreet in a mid-distance race for big money. Chicago horses are arising to join the Buffalo event.

New York Dave Pulsifer Tenny Buffalo Brighton Beach Racing Association Riley and Longstreet Riley Sass Chicago

Great Fair at Hornellsville Announces Low Rates

The Great Fair at Hornellsville runs August 24 to 28 with Erie railway offering one fare round trip plus admission. Special trains and details available from Erie Railway ticket agents.

Farmers’ Club Hornellsville Erie Railway

Unclaimed Letters at Belmont Post Office 1891

List of unclaimed letters remaining in Belmont New York post office as of August 25 1891. Names include Miss Kitty Buhler Mrs A Davis Dr C C Deming Mrs J W Smith. Callers urged to say advertised. Beng Norton P M.

Belmont N. Y Kitty. Buhler A. Davis C. C. Deming J. W. Smith Beng. Norton P. M

Special Sale Continues at Tucker's Wm. McCratken & Bro

Our special sale is a success and will continue this week. Call and visit to see Agate ware tin ware and all shelf goods at Tucker's cheaper than the cheapest.

Wm. McCratken'& Bro Tucker’s

Local ads seek workers and shoppers in Elmira

An active young man and two ladies to solicit with salary of 78 dollars monthly. Call or address 8, 166 Lake St. Elmira N Y with stamp. Mrs G A Palmer opens a popular 10 cent counter. Tucker's advertises best hardware bargains. Wm McCracken & Bros promotes thirteen dollar suits. Dispatch office lists 100 acres heavy timber land for sale. Caledonia grain cradle advertised by King. Tucker's offers new stores and cooking heating lines at attractive prices.

Lake St Elmira N.Y Tucker's Wm. McCracken & Bro's Dispatch Office King Caledonia

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Dispatch Belmont, N. Y Tus Town Button & Bentley I. Ww. Bartlett Geo. W. ‘Estabrook Havana Fred Harding the Belmont Sister Mrs. E. A. Potter Fred Richardson William Leon Mills Dayton Daniel McRae Truro Nova Scotia McRae Green Ed Richardson Patriot Office George Hamilton Ward Allegany Towns Georgie Schriener Allen Smith, Jr W.J. Hoyt M. E. Church Crayton Earley D.L. Benton Charlie Ball Horace Dobbing Fassett Dobbins S. Appropos Ball Andover George B. Brown Willard Asylum C. E. Brown Independence Elizabeth Bundy J. W. Richardson Grand Lodge of Good Templars Thousand Islands Andover Lodge O. E. Vars Wellsville Road Rev. Smith Hugh Sarsfield C. C. Colburn Will Ingleby A. Mc Taylor C. W. Potter & Co Lucien Lewis Warren Clark Lettie Johnson R. B. Lanning C. W. Woodworth Gov. Hill Belfast Globe Hotel Jake Eagle W. J. Fee United States Bolivar John Galvin M. Healey Maire Bros the Breeze Bolivar Baseball Nine Andover Neves J. B. Bradley Kate Robbins Edith Hoag Cedar Falls Flenagin S. Iva Way Rosa McElroy Geo. Houenstop Sally Couch N. P. Baker Elder H. D. Clarke Rhode Island Cattaraugus County Ayer Kansas Jerry Simpson Democratic Executive Committee Millspaugh John Scott Scott McFarland James Nichols Farmersville Rushford Spectator John Cronyn George Henchey Portville Hornellsville Herald Charles W. Woodworth Chas. E. Brown Levi P. Morton Jesse Seligman Vernon H. Brown Cunard Steamship Line Garret A. Hobart New Jersey Republican National ‘Committee Fillmore Caneadea Oranel James Davis Belle Minard Silver Lake Reeves Almond Helmer Horace Stillman Westerly R. I Nora Adams Mara Adams West Almond M. E. Parsonage C. Wesley Vandermark Bell's Run Susie Switzer Sunbury Ceres J. 8. Brown Bell Dragoons Belmont Briefs Angelica Fair Stephen Pollard Great Feir Bryant & Stratton’s Sisi School Main St Buffalo, N. Y Iran Pav Akore L. Tucker, JR
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