Cuba Patriot notes and town updates in brief
Local items report a promising trade uptick and mild winter mood despite cold spells. Notes include new hardware store plans, tax changes, social events at the Opera House, births and marriages, and community visits by residents and merchants across Cuba, Belmont, Wellsville, and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Costello
Nunda
Mina Maggie McCracken
Belmont
Frank Mark
Arkport
H. Young
Mary “Rowbridge
Hornellsyile
Nash
Benco
Epworth League
Chas, Youngs
Alice Ford
Coudersport Pa
Luther
M. Satine
Hornellsville
Maggie Holleran
Canaseraga
Riley
Misa Mary McCracken
Maoni Case
Gypsy
Angelica Rail Upgrade Clears Main Link for Trains
Chief Engineer A G McComb declares the Angelica road safe for trains after 6000 new ties and repaired trestles. A new locomotive arrives in Hornellsville today with another due soon and daily service to start. Weary Bradford trip for assistants precedes next week’s gauge re survey from Olean to Angelica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelica
A. G. McComb
Hornellsville
McComb
Bradford
Bradford Tuesday To Engage Assistants For Engineer Corps
Olean
Hood Sarsaparilla and its Unique Combination Process
A historical claim asserts Hood Sarsaparilla possesses a unique combination, proportion and process that makes it distinctive among sarsaparilla tonics, emphasizing proprietary methods and brand identity.
Rambler notes and local happenings at West Almond
West Almond items report Ramuller Rambler notes on visits to Friendship and Transit, woodcutting and threshing plans, lectures, sociables, prayer meetings, and a Drowned rumor corrected. Mentions families Buckley Chamberlain Tefft Farnum Welch McCracken and others. frigid weather with 14 below, sleighing, and community events at Belvidere Belvidere and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Erostis
West Almond
Ed Ives
Elder Mahoney
Elmer Welch
Lounsbury
Oaks Farm
J. D. Farnum
Jerry Cartwright
Levi Weat
Gregory
Geo, Orentt's
Elder Scrimshaw
Harrisville
Fanny Holmes
Young People’s Christian Endeavor
D. Farnum
Transit Bridge
H.C. Farnum
Scribler
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Diseased Blood
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure fully cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional remedy. It asserts internal action on the blood and system strengthens the body and destroys the disease’s foundation. A $100 reward is offered for any case not cured, with testimonials available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
B. E. and C. Railroad Passes From Service Abandoned
The B E and C railroad closes after its last trip. Traffic ends due to unprofitable operations. about forty workers face immediate unemployment. Addison agent Frank M. Baker, receiver T C Platt's man, says the line will be sold likely January 26. Wellsville and Allentown brace for impact as Bolivar maintains a route to Olean. Superintendent W W Atwood departs for Syracuse to rejoin the D L & W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Baker
Addison
T. C.platt
Allentown
Bolivar
Sha
Olean
Wellsville
Jhega
W.W. Atwood
Syracuse
D. L
W.R.R
Atwood
Honest Germicide Offer For Catarrh Cure
An advertisement promises a risk free trial of a Germicide Inhaler and medicine for catarrh. After testing, customers may pay $3 or return the inhaler at no cost if unsatisfied. The offer directs sending a postal card to Medical Inhalation Co at 180 Franklin St Buffalo to receive full treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
Addess, MediCal Inhalation Co
Franklin St
Buffalo
Edited excerpts from the Dispatcu office advertisement
The notice highlights job openings at the Dispatch office for a bright boy or girl to learn the trade. It also markets Alden's Encyclopedia Britannica with installment offers and catalog services, claiming broad historical and literary value and urging readers to request samples and catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sam
Wood
Dispatcu
Georgia
United States
Central Park
New York
Jerusalem
Solomon’s Pools
America
Dispatcuh
Honduras
Williamsburg
Vyg
McLean Asylum
Somerville
Judas
Jesus
Alden
Encyclopedia Britannica
Cooperative Club
Joan B. Alden
Rose Street
Cyclopedia of History
Nations
A. D
In Memoriam Honoring Aged Brother Anson C Hall
A belated memorial notice from Charlemont Equitable Aid Union Lodge No 87 dated Belmont January 13 1693 expresses sympathy for bereaved family of Anson C Hall and orders charter draped for 30 days with minutes and notice to newspapers. A list of committee members James Hyde James Johnson EB N Wartcoms appears with names in the resolution. The page also advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla and several column items across topics and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson. C.hall
Charselmont Equitable Aid Union’ Lodge
Lodge
Genesee Valley
Belmont
James Ni Hyde
James Johnson
EB. N. Wartcoms
Allegany County Jury Panels Drawn for February 1893
State of New York Allegany County Clerk's Office announces that jurors will be drawn on January 28 1888 at 10 o'clock for service in the County Court and Court of Sessions to be held in Belmont at the courthouse on February 18 1893 Clerk GEO A Green notes the proceedings will determine the panel for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore
Sparta
Wis
Rochester
Osborne House
Belmont
Pres. Litchard
Farmers’ Club
Allegany County Farmers’ Club
Pres .Litehard
Germany
Berlin
Vienna
State OF New York
Llegany County
Hotice
A. i
a.County
County of Allegany
Geo
A, Green
Conductor Charms Official With Extraordinary Memory
A Toledo Blade tale describes a western railroad conductor claiming a flawless memory. He bets an official he can recount every detail from a train book with over 100 passengers including station, ticket colors, gender, and destinations. The list vanishes and he proves perfect recall without error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Niagara Falls Winter Excursion Draws Huge Crowd
An excursion offered Friday January 20 by the W N Y & P R R departs Olean at 10 45 a m for a grand Niagara Falls winter display ticket round trip 150 valid for return on regular trains until Monday January 23 Thousands visit the newly formed ice and water spectacle called a Winter Carnival not to be missed train option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Olean
Falls
Second Hand Cutter and Real Estate Ads Offer
Advertisements invite buyers for a second hand cutter or a new Ortland, with contact through E. A. Potter at Hotel Belmont. Also offers advertising space at The Dispatch office and notes about real estate bonds and mortgages totaling 1100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Potter
Hotel Belmont
Dispatch Office
Antique Furnishings Listing With Oak Tables And Mirrors
A catalog takedown describes a reception chair in large size oak table three fold screen elegant silk plush rocker with hanging mirror six dining chairs high back a Frained picture and easel six feet extension table an elegant library table ladies oak writing desk vent extension table square top six high back dining chairs cane upholstered rockers large mantel mirrors a first class lounge and a good wardrobe featuring multiple classic pieces.
Why a Green Cloth Was Rain In British Tragedies
In a reminiscence the writer recalls asking why a green cloth lay on stage during British tragedies. The answer: to protect noble costumes when heroes die before the audience, a practice rooted in 17th to 19th century theater, with the green room possibly named from the cloth kept for such moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Princess Theater
London Times
Real English mistletoe and holiday musings in a Harpers Bazaar mix
A quirky feature notes mistletoe lore from England and America, contrasting native British mistletoe with the American phoradendron flavescens. It discusses origins, cultural romance, and a light moral about holiday mischief, followed by brief humorous reader exchanges from Harper’s Bazaar and a press item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Carriage
Harper's Bazar
Normandy
Olive Branch
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H. B. Crandall
Patterson
N. J
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P. A. Dodd
Bissell & Davis
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Reddy
Gorton Bros
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Jo. Belden
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Wm. Cranston
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J. W. Moland
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G. E. Spaulding
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Jack
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Joe Richardson
Elmira
D. J. Smith
Friendship
Abbie Carel
Wellaville
Will H. ‘Sullivan
F.S. Miller
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D. A. Blose
Will Sacket
W. E. Smith
Geo. L. Coons
Scoville, Smith & Co
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H. D. Wadham
Henry McMahon
Central
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Horton
Caledonia Advertiser
Assembly
Hornallsville Farmer’s Club
Presbyterian Church
Ivan
Atherton Bros
Rescue Hose Co
D. B. Whigpls Protectives
Percy Cowan
Bob Kelley
John Thomire
B. F. Forbes
Forbes
Thomire
Chas. Hanley
Belfast
Henry Marsh
Ed Atherton
Iba
N. W. & Western
Beto Srn
Richburg
Fruman Pierce
Gilbert Roseboom
Philips
Mgr
Ed Booth
Central Railroad
Sewagadde Tt
Mr. Arnold
J. P. Dye
C.buckley
H. la
George Zimmerman
Penn
J. Chamberlain
C. M. Mason
Sam Carpenter
Buckley
Lyman Chamberlain
Frank Teftt
H. Belmer's
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P. Latham
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Frank Steinrod
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M. Moran
John
Rexville
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McEntee
Warren Chadwick
Nurry
Dare
Alta Worth
J. Rathbun
John Crosby
Dangville
Jay Reiistly
Hood
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Joan of Arc
H. Sortore
Louis XI
F. M. Babcock
Grevy
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Willetts
M.E. Davis
J. H. Bissell
Reunig
Moving Sale
Rogers
Hohner
F. W. Ward
Gavita
Fark Diabarce
Marvelous Niagara
The
Hest and Meat
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Tue Dispatch
Belmont Mills
W.H. van Campen & Son
Crockery
WM. Richardson & CO
Wm. McCracken
Ed Racker
Windsor
Wilton
Tommy Hed
Harper
Mrs. Gadder
Mr. Gadder
Lile
Chas. S. Riley
Dry Goons Store
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Krucer
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Kruger
the Faller
Wellsville, N. Y
SUN
Sunday Sun
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the Sun
H. Weir & Co
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