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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1890
Page
3
Belmont residents face weather woes and social plans as town meeting nears while Availible notes report a new hotel heating by steam and a moved cheese factory. Died tributes follow the loss of Leonard Willets and Judson Crandall.
Jos eph S Norton writes to Belmont Dispatch denying charges over issuing a Grand Army circular without county authority. He details disagreements with Superintendent Weaver on posting, telephone resolutions, and book handling, and asserts he was forced to resign after false accusations. Norton promises to publish further history of his stewardship.
Rapid recovery news for M. W. Pike and local visits across Scio Almond Belmont Canaseraga Friendship Wellsville Angelica Bradford and Buffalo figures. Various residents and officials attend court visit, travel, or house remains. notable names include Miss Minnie Brown Mrs Harriet Simons coroner Wakely Capt Crandall editor Norris and Mapes.
Leonard F Willets of Belmont died after a ten day illness. He was a wealthy resident, active in Belmont affairs, supported the town and its hotel project. The funeral Saturday drew many friends and county leaders. Willets will be missed in Allegany County.
The Belmont Dispat ch urges action to relocate the Erie depot closer to Belmont village. Citizens are urged to sign petitions noting Belmont as the county seat and to press the Erie Railroad to change the station site with minimal expense.
Correspondent reports Mas Church has been very ill in New York with La Grippe while he and his daughters stay there for months. Mrs A E Williams and her young daughter also suffered illness. Mrs A C Taft attended her father’s funeral in Obi last week as Mr Hill had long been ill. The La Grippe sickness affects many local families, though most are now convalescing.
The article lists La Grippe affecting horses in localities Erie County Penitentiary earnings for 1889 reached 19634.50. It notes Price & Rose carpet ads in Friendship N Y and declares Willis Clark of Sparta age 100. It mentions Adam Forepaugh's wealth, Beecher lectures in Angelica, and various business and public notices including court terms and oil operations at Sheffield. It also reports cemetery monuments by Field & Alden Granite Co and census enumerator pay scales for 1880 estimates.
James Reese plans to build an oil well supply store on the former store site burned last spring. A lease race occurred for Norman Francisco's land with multiple visits and a late dispatch. R T Howard of Batavia visited, praising oil well prospects. Charles Taylor and wife visited from Friendship. no new flu cases, patients improving. J W Flint owns fourteen St Bernard pups.
The column reports recovery of Mr and Mrs L L Canfield John Russell and Robert Roff. Henry Norton well produced six barrels with potential eight. Norton locates second well. drill to start in ten days. Willhelm holds tool and drill contracts for Norton wells. Solo oil praised for quality and safe use with low smoke. A dance at Smiths Opera Hall postponed. G A R event set for Feb 20 with oysters and $1 bill. Moore dies from lockjaw. Adelbert McLaid sick with jags. Daniel Clark injured. Miles well output rising to two barrels daily. Sunday School Association met at M E church with full attendance. Doty Gordon well reported good for three barrels.
A poem depicts microbes dancing in sun then a frost leaves one survivor who laments losing grip. A Saunders shows up at Friendship studio on February 12 and 18. Bradford capitalists plan a factory to manufacture artificial ice in the city.
Free scientific eye examinations advertised for February 21 22 at Charles Hotel Angelica and February 24 26 at American Hotel Friendship, with inquiries directed to Wm Weaver Superintendent of the Poor Angelica NY. The notice also mentions adoption services and a clothing solicitation for pants overalls sack coats jumpers and shirts.
Brand promises every garment guaranteed not to rip and if not as represented return to the merchant for a replacement. Manufactured by BABCOCK, SHANNON & CO. Albany NY, with Win. McCracken & Bro. as Belmont agents. 300-y1.
Mrs M Otis takes the entire unsold stock of C B Newton & Son including the Newton store at a large reduction. Goods are advertised as good value and cheap prices with groceries and notions, tea and coffee priced below neighbors. Delivery offered and promises savings to customers, urging a visit to inspect goods and new store.
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