The Dispatch Editors Notice July 22 1890
Announcement from The Dispatch dated July 22 1890 likely names editors R R and F G Helme. Historical notice appears as a brief masthead style record with no additional event details.
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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1890
Page
2
Announcement from The Dispatch dated July 22 1890 likely names editors R R and F G Helme. Historical notice appears as a brief masthead style record with no additional event details.
The piece reflects on Gen John C Fremont’s legacy, praising his daring career from California exploration to political life. It notes public sentiment in 1856 and mentions Warner Miller’s acceptance of Nicaragua canal company presidency, with implied retirement from politics and a $25 000 annual salary.
Wesley Humphrey of Norther Central returned to Waverly to find his wife gone. He traced her to an Elmira hotel with a man named Stuart, posing as R G Stuart. Both were arrested after a warrant was issued. the wife to be released after summons in the divorce case.
A new law permits voters at any regular town meeting to appropriate by ballot up to 100 to defray expenses of a proper memorial day observance in the town.
A.B. Draper superintendent of public instruction offers two cash prizes for district school grounds in the state. One hundred dollars for the best and fifty dollars for the second best. Photographs and statements must be sent to the superintendent before October 1 1890.
The New York Tribune argues foreign traders and manufacturers should hold fewer meetings to hide profits from American markets. It claims aggressive displays of greed prompt Aquican consumers to view the proposed tariff as a blessing.
On Wednesday July 23 the Erie railway runs cheap excursions to the Great Silver Lake Assembly. Gen U S Grant is expected to attend with speeches by Gen O10 Howard Dr A d Painer Floyd Clarkson Dep t Com New York G A VE Chaplain McCabe and KE Wedges Dep t Com Sons Veterans to preside. Uniformed Grand Army men admitted free. all old soldiers and the public invited. Special train from Belmont Sham fare round trip 5 or 125
The Hornellsville Exposition reports a well earned reputation for first class work and now promises a larger, finer exhibit this year. Grounds and buildings are being extensively improved and no effort will be spared to near perfection. Premium list revised and mailed free on request. Dates August 25 to 29. Admission 25 cents. Address C K Mason Secretary Orangville NY.
A collection of gossip and reports mentions Jo Jo of the Friendship April, Blaine Republicans and a temperance speaker Will McConnell jailed thirty days in Waverly for drunkenness. Leroy Ainsworth dies at Whitesville aged seventy eight after years of residence. Mention of Friendship bottling works near the Anvil shop and satire on Jo Jo’s temperance claims.
Roving summaries mix political sniping over Ohio elections and tariff protests in Sheffield England with weather notes on wheat yields and wind damage in Teeny land. Reports touch on newspaper rivalries and editor antics, plus local notices of social events, church gatherings, and small-town incidents in Friendship and Belmont areas.
The chief forger of the Friend ship Anvil hints at cash down support while in the blacksmith shop. He recalls Anvil JoJo’s remark two weeks ago to a candidate about seeing him after nomination to discuss business terms.
The Erie railway will offer a single fare for round trips to the National Encampment of the G A R in Boston from August 10 to 18. Special cars will be provided as needed. The notice also advertises low prices on Davis baking powder and soap from local merchants, and notes H S Young of Richburg offers piano tuning and repair services with twenty years’ experience and guaranteed workmanship. A post office card will receive prompt attention.
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