Busy Belmont Briefs Ignite Local Happenings
Belmont notices report revival services in the M E Church and brisk shop activity at Clark Brothers. Belmont Academy resumes winter term, social at A J Allens, and a lively antique gallery show draw crowds. Also noted: court, a new telephone line to Angelica, and a curious tale of a White Hat visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Academy and Union School
A.J. Allen
Episcopal
Blanche Pease
Supreme Court
Angelica
Green
Belmont
Willets Paul reception in Angelica welcomes guests for New Year
Nicely engraved invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Isaac Willets and Dr and Mrs William Kendall Pail for a New Year Eve reception at their village residence. One hundred ten invitations issued with 100 attendees and ten regrets. Music by Shattuck’s Bolivar orchestra and elaborate greenery decor. Out of town guests include Geo H Blackman and family, E F Willets and daughters, and others. Catering by Harriet Brown. Guests departed after 3 AM New Year morning 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Willets
William Kendall
New York
Shattuck
Bolivar Orchestra
Harriet Brown
Angelica
Geo. H. Blackman
John Blackman
Dell Baldwin
Frederic H. Church
Horace Dobbins
Wellsville
E. F. Willets
May
Mabel
Wm. Bingham
Hornellsville
Allegany Farmers Club elects new officers at Angelica meet
The Allegany County Farmers Club held its annual meeting in Angelica on January 1 1890. Officers elected were A W Richard president Rushford J W Richardson vice president Andover James A Green treasurer Angelica Mrs M L Rumpff secretary Angelica Professor H C Coon of Alfred University delivered an address on Soil Attendance was reported as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank DeLong
Wm. McCracken .& Bro’s
J. Dower
Telmont
Sia Chance
Dr. Early
Stanley
Vincent
Wellsville
Tracy
Belmont
Cornell University
Iere
Gardiner
Olean ‘Democ
Gurrier
Democrat
C. B. Potter
Belmont Lodge
FL & AL M
B. P. Mapes
W. M
A. W. Bennett
S. W
HH. Wricht
J.ow
W. A. Pollard
S.D
E. W. Chamberlain
J. D
F. Vanderhoef
Treas
Geo. A. Green
Liberal
Allegany
N. B
Luta Wilkinson
Soclock
Norton
Judicial Mill
Esquire
Renwick
Hugh Johnson
East Hill
KE. C. Rogers
Roger
Digparin
E. I. Davis
Dave Lanphear
David
Stanly
Lewis
Angelica
Allegany County Farmers’ Club
A. W. Richard
Rushford
J. W. Richardson
Andover
James A. Green
M. L. Rumpff
H. C. Coon
Alfred University
Masonic and G A R Posts Send Condolences and Thanks
A Hatch Post 241 G A R meeting on December 28 1889 notes the deaths of wives of Comrades Stillman Crandall and Hill and expresses heartfelt sympathy to their families. Fidelity Tent 120 I O T M extends sympathy to Sir Knight Leroy Robinson for his sister’s death. A member thanks neighbors for support during his wife’s illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch Post
Wm. Stillman
J. G. Crandall
Alfred Hill
Watch Post
Stillman
Crandall
Hill
A. Coon
A. A. Crandall
Knight Leroy Robinson
Fidelity
Discateen
Bradford Era reports December drilling slow with weather issues
The Bradford Era notes a sharp decline in December drill work due to unfavorable weather and poor roads. In 1889 more than 5,500 wells were drilled to sustain average production. December finished with 494 wells, 52 dry, producing 6,950 barrels, down from November by 63 wells and 1,516 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Oil drilling advance and farm rig plans noted
Doty & Gordon well reaches 320 feet with 48 feet of sand showing oil and proposal to shoot the sand. drilling suspended after partial oil extraction. Norton well to start today on Willets farm. Coats & Co. to begin on Cheany farm this week. Local illnesses and a request to settle debts follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty & Gordon
Doty & Co
Willets Farm
Norton
Coats & Co
Cheany Farm
Local residents and visitors noted in Belmont and nearby towns
W A Mayo visited Hornellsville and Isaac Willets went to Buffalo last week while County Clerk Green died Sunday in Andover. Horace Dobbins came from Wellsville, Wm P Clark traveled to Hornellsville, and Mrs Geo A Green returned from Independence. Several relatives and visitors from Friendship, Wellsville, Aurora, Salamanca, and Cuba appeared across Belmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Dobbins
Wellsville
Wm. P. Clark
Hornellsville
Geo. A. Green
Independence
Friendship Friends
James Hatch
Annie
Wm. K. Paul
Aurora
Messrs. Williams and
Vorhis
Friendship
C.c. Parker, Esq
Tillsdale
Mich
D. Davie
Alt
The
McEwen Bros
Harry Handrick
Belmont
Elmore Willets
Little Washington
la Grippe
John Leilous
CG. E. Bradford
West Clarksville
Tracy House
GW. Llarding
Ilame
Ella
Maggie Freeborn
Niagara Falls
J. H. Bissell
H. B. Silsby
Binghamton
Alleganian
Habbie
Len Ely
New York
Seth II
Tracy
Cuba
Surrogate Norton
Enoch Crandall
L. D. Crandall
Pennsylvania
Bascom P. Mapes
Bascom A
Tanbark
Cemetery Lots for Sals in Belmont Area
Notice invites buyers to inspect Norton Cemetery and adjoining plots on Thibou farm. Four divisions with seven sections each, 17 by 20 feet plots, central driveway, 10 foot aisles, iron fence, three gates. 12 to 15 sections remain for sale at nominal price. inquiries to E. E. Hype, Belmont, Sept 26, 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Philipsburg
Philipsville
Belmont
Thibou
Norton Cemetery
Plumbing and repairs by Isaac S. Lewis Belmont 1889
An 1889 notice offers plumbing services by Isaac S. Lewis to attend to gas steam and water work with leave at his house or Ander son’s store. Also mentions the Alleghany County Historical Society first meeting January 8 at Richardson Robbins office Angelica with Norman Seymour speaking. The Salamanca Republican plans a forthcoming daily edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Allegany County Historical Society
Richardson & Robbins
Angelica
Norman Seymour
Livingston County
Salamanca Republican
Accidental Shooting Fragments Mary McCracken in Kitchen
Sunday morning Joe McCracken accidentally discharged a revolver while cleaning it. A bullet entered the pantry through the kitchen door and a second shot wounded Miss Mary McCracken in the left thigh. Doctors located the ball but opted not to remove it to avoid further harm. Mary is improving while Joe endures distress and fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McCracken
Joe
Mary
Paul
Hardy
Garfield
Farmers Institute Schedules Lectures at Angelica
The New York State Agricultural Society announces the Farmers Institute in Angelica with lectures and talks on dairy cows nitrogen chemistry and sheepraising. Sessions run Friday and Saturday with notices of reduced rail fare and cheap meals. all meetings free to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmn. T. Lane
New York Optical School
Chas. S. Lane
Friendship
N.Y
Illness and funeral notices in Allegany region
News item notes freezing weather in western towns with extreme temperatures. It reports the death of Mrs. C Doane on Tuesday December 81st after a lingering illness and funeral services held at her home. It also mentions week of prayer meetings at the Presbyterian church led by Rev J G Snyder and a Tuesday topic Nations and Rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Doane
Charles Doane
Nelson Hall
J. G. Snyder
Presbyterian Church
Wesleyan Methodist Church to hold quarterly meetings
The Wesleyan Methodist Church at Withey will hold quarterly meetings the coming Saturday and Sabbath. Service Saturday at 2 p.m. includes election of a ministerial committee. An evening meeting follows, with Sabbath services starting at 10 o'clock. Elder N F Robb is expected to be present. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan‘ Methodist Church
Withey
Willing
N.F. Robb
Cuba Patriot notes local growth and notable events
The Cuba Patriot and Weilsville Democrat report growth in circulation and local happenings. Topics include court convenings at Angélica, the Cuban reservoir dam issue, a New York Central payout to Miss Mary Tate, a Dunkirk smoke tower project, and various local personalities, trials, and civic efforts across Allegany, Cattaraugus, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angélica
Congress
Cuba
Hinsdale
Olean
New York Central Railroad Company
Mary Tate
Fredonia
J. O. Rogers
Friendship
New-York Clipper
BE. C
Brooks Locomotive Works
Dunkirk
New York
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Belmont, N. Y
M. BE
Clark, Bros
Lester
Farmers’ Club
Geo
Th. Tucker
Isaac Averill
Dayipseen
Com
Cnas
R. Doan
Solo Siftings
Gertie Smith
Herbert Cole
Jas. Russell
P.t
Ounce
S. W. Crivt
W. A. Mayo
Isaac
Willets
Buffalo
Pollard
Joe Walden
Portville
J. D. Holden
John M. Mosher
Alfred Sun
Mosher
the Sun
Moshex
E. E. Hype
Isaac S. Lewis
Mary McCracken
Miss McCracken
N.Y. State Agricultural Society
State Agricultural Society
J. E. Rogers
A. B. Cottrell
Richburg
J. S. Converse
Woodville
Geo. T. Powell
Ghent
Messrs. Hancock and Renwick
Belfast
Nettie Lincoln
Grace Rutherford
Rev. J. Hendrick
Prof. Redman
Woodward
Lockport
F. C. Davie
F. D. Curtis
Kirby Homestead
Seiver Hall
Belmont Briefs
W. A. Haguerr
Weilsville
Cowles
Erastus Willard
Cattaraugus County
A. I. Willard
Wayne County
BUC
Lyceum
G. H. Brooks
J. H. Brown
Scoville, Brown, & Co
Alvin C. Barney
West Union
N. Y
Brown
Badger
Father Leddy
C. K. Hyde
Baldwin Hose
Baldwin’s
Levi Frank
Wm. Sullivan
Mutual Company
Wm. Hunt
Ludever Newes
G. T. Dennis
Eliza Barrett
T. J. Bissell
Fon Ie
Eldred
Dennis
Arnold
St. Paul and Williams
Galatea and Musion Company
C. F. Smith
Howell House
Elmira
Edward Dorsey
Rochester
City of
Dorsey
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
BR. A. Potter
North Sourh Sr, BreLwont
M. E. Davis
Ion
Chauncy
S. Stearns
First National Bank of Friendship
Kiexa, Dreeutoy
John P. Stearns
Tracy M. Coon
Sarah A. Boyd
Mary BE. Wand
Lydia V. Davis
Martha L. Buren
Emily Stearns
John Stearns
Allegany County
Orelock
Iernest Stearns
Clarence A. Farnum
Deceimnber
Clarence A. Farsem
Clarence
A. Farnum
County of Allegany
Henry Mapes
A. I. Elliott
Pebrhare
Aaucagy
Aura A. Mapes
Kias
Chambers
J. Clarence A. Farnum
Allefany
Hemont
State OF New York
Allegany Co
Supreme
Courts of Record
Courts of Sessions
S.J
MRS. G. A. Palmer & CO
Mes
G. A. Palmer & Ge
Wm. McCracken & Bro
Riley, Belmont, N.Y
EH. V. Sertore’s
Come &C
ER. V. Sortore
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