First National Guard Pensions Awarded in New York
Six soldiers receive pensions under the 1887 act, following Governor Hill's approval. Awards include Abrams Aldrich of Norwich for loss of both arms, Lawrence of New York City for loss of use of the left arm, Snyder of Saratoga Springs for ankle loss, Viener of Rochester for loss of the right arm, Meisner of Elmira for the right limb, and Earl of Danby for the left hand. Pensions begin June 18 1887 and continue for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guards
Hill
National Guard
Adjutant General
Abrams
Aldrich
Norwich
Thomas J. Lawrence
New York City
Charles M. Snyder
Saratoga Springs
George H. Viener
Rochester
Carl Meisner
Ehnia
Carl W. Earl
Danby
New York
Remuneration Of Magazine Writers In The Era
A list shows payments to contributors by major periodicals. Rates range from 0.25 to 1 cent per word with typical columns 1,700 to 2,000 words. Notable payments include New York Evening Post and Herald around 8 dollars per piece, Cosmopolitan and Marper's at one cent per word, Outing page rates, and DeGrimm syndicate at 102 dollars per column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York Evening Post
the Herald
the Mail and Express
Commercial Advertiser
the World Ss
the Suna
the T'Fibease
the Times
Marper's Weekly
Cosmopolitan
Frank Leslie
Magazing
Bedford
Bat Dicate
DeGrimm Syndicate
eHor Syn
Early Republican State Convention Called by Albany Journal
The Albany Journal urges a prompt and vigorous Republican state convention and campaign this fall. It argues the issues appeal to good citizens, endorses President Harrison’s administration, and stresses presenting the situation clearly to the people without hesitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Harrison
Violet Ink Said To Benefit Manuscripts
The Elmira Advertiser notes writers such as William D How ell Julian Hawthorne Charles Dudley Warner Grace Greenwood and Whittier used violet colored ink because it marks manuscripts clearly without fatiguing the eye. It cites Knapp of the Auburn Advertiser Hazard of the Elmira Telegram and another unnamed man as long time users highlighting violet ink as a practical aid for writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Howell
Julian Hawthorne
Charles Dudley
Warner
Grace Greenwood
Whittier
Knapp
Auburn Advertiser
Hazard
Elmira
Telegram
Elmira Advertiser
Broad Range of 19th Century News Highlights
A roundup of political, economic and social notes from a 19th century paper. Topics include rail trusts, Wyoming apple losses, rising personal crisis reports, Secretary Tracy praise, canal works, Simon Cameron quoted, district attorney candidate W E Willey, postal stamp changes, Buffalo city directory growth, population estimates, biblical names prank, Speaker Cole Wyoming ranch, John W Corning remarks, Havana Journal on Cole, Charles H Brown canvass for DA, a Louisville financier GW Norton death, Dudley painting job travel note, wheat crops and international yields, U.S. and state election planning, and looming conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Cole
Wyoming Territory
Republican Party
Fishware Observer
Familiar Town News Highlights From Friendship Weekly
Frank HH and friends return home after visits in Buffalo and Rochester. John Bowles visits from Freeport Pennsylvania. Local residents host and visit, with several names from Maine to Belmont noted. Wheat harvest beginning. hay yields praised after past concerns. Pacer Elanareh entered for Buffalo races. lawn festival raises funds. Community updates include teachers, guests, and church sparking stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank HH
King and Bride
Buffalo
Rochester
John Bowles
Freeport
David House
Maine
Stephen Pollard
Belmont
John N.pratt
Indy
A. T. Lewis
M.ds
Frank Curtis
Frank
Martha Smith
Grace
Inrie County
Elanareh
Elliott and Brown
Hobby's Livery at Friendship Keeps Quality Service
The Friendship livery stable named Hobby's Livery continue operations at the old West Water Street location offering best rigs and good horses with first class and satisfactory service. Patronage solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobby
Friendship
West Water Street
Family of Scotch emi grants Pass Through Portage
A family of Scotch emigrents traveled through Portage on the 8th. The father stood 7 feet 5 inches, the mother 5 feet 4 inches, plus two sons each over 6 feet tall. The unusual heights drew attention in the port town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Sam
Bradford Firemen Parade Plans Highlighted in Local Notes
Firemen in Bradford will parade on August 19. Several reports mention Mr. Antonio Galante declining a piano factory tuning post to stay in Hornellsville. Farmers Club in Allegany County schedules a Whitesville meeting and praises attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Galante
Galante
Sornellsville
Hornell Times
In Memoriam Arba Wellman Pioneer Teacher and Baptist Minister
Arba Wellman born February 19 1809 in Brookline Windham County Vermont son of Rev Psane Wellman and wife English born parents. He taught in Allegany County then ran a Friendships mercantile business over thirty years and served as postmaster under Tyler and Pierce. A zealous Baptist and ordained minister later in life he married Esther Burt in 1854. she died after 36 weeks, and then married Phoebe Dunning. He died after a long illness welcomed painless rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arba Wellman
Brookline
Windom Cay
Vermont
Psane Wellman
England
America
Tle
Hedet
Ategany Co
Jones Wellmutn
Paochis
Tyler
Pilnore
Ile
Chivarter
Strouss
Cal Ways
Esther Burt
Fitch Phelps
Bix Rapids
Mich
Phebes
Dunning
Jay
Fillmore Bank Seeks Local Stock Ownership
The Fillmore Observer reports the new Fillmore bank is progressing, with stock likely to be taken by local residents. A committee urges all citizens to invest, even in small amounts, promising better returns and security than other options. Outside capitalists are ready to buy remaining shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
S.J. Mudge
Hinsdale
Vincent
Olld
John Chamberlain
Olen Times
Allegany County Farmers’ Club
Whitesville
Tle
W. EK. Willey
Allegany County
Willey
Hume
Fillmore
Wellsville
A. N. Cole
Carleton EL. Farnum
Phe
Masonic Fraternity of
Farnum
W. C
Kendall
Fillmore Bank
Filmore Observer
Press Day at Chautauqua Set for August Opening
The Chautauqua Assembly management invites Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania press to visit on Tuesday August 6 the opening day. The Jamestown Press Club leader Fred W Hyde promotes a tea invitation and a 10 pm banquet at the Hotel Atheneum with overnight entertainment. Free transport is offered by the Chautauqua Railroad and Steamboat Co on August 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Assembly
Jamestown
New York
Pennsylvania
Assembly
Athenam
Chautauqua Railroad’ and Steamboat. Co
Fred W. Hyde
Jamestown Press’ Club
Chautauqua
DisPatch
Handsome policy maturities and investment profits noted
Policy No 84518 matured July 17 1888 for 10000 and 20 year endowment with total premiums paid 8023 and face value paid 10000. Accumulations 5870.45. Profit on investment 7347. Also Policy No 67000 matured August 2 1888 for 10000 21 year endowment with premiums paid 7340 and accumulations 5807.86. Quarterly premium 183.50. Company shows over 4 percent compound investment returns and 2.00 per 1.00 received. W H Flint district agent Friendship NY.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Dispatch
R. R
F. G. Helme, Borrors
N.Y
Wyoming
United States
Tracy
Workmen of
Simon Cameron
W.E. Willey
Tie
Courien
New Buffalo
GW. Norton, Sr
Louisville
Kentucky
Chicago
Duluth
Cincinnati
Daniel Boon
Simon Kenton
Dudley
Ife
Salamanca
Jemestocen News
Gomwalde Herald
India
Australia
Austria-Himigary
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Kansas
California
Dakota
McQuade
New York Times
Aly Blaine
Republican ‘State Committee
Fifth Avenue
Democratic State Committee
Saratoga
Coburn
Tioga
Hat
Dre CC. Deming
Charlie
FL Re Utter
Port Allegany
Mat
A. J. Hughes
Nassir
Andover
Rushford Spectator
Colm
Springville
Hornell Tribunes Angelica
Allentown
Tribune
Masonic Relief Association
Jane
Wesley
Baltimore
Wesley Avenue
Dells
Dewfmate
John Lehan
Lake Shore
Dunkirk
Joel Wid
Jimmerson
Alegany
Bucktooth Run
Sullivan
Kilrain
Salaimenca Union
W. C/E. Up of the world
Frances J. Willard
Mrj. Rutherford DB. Hayes
Robert I. Shankland
Cnion
Aln. Cole
Mr. Cole
Freedom
This County
Oet
Thornellsville
Hornell. Times
D. A. Daniels
Frignduhup
Bradford
L. J. McDermott
J. Sortere & Son’s
FISH
Bologna
Trye
L. J. MC Dermott
the Press
John F. Paine
Vanderhoef Block
Eureka
Pure
Paris Green
Main Street
J. EF. Paine
J. Bower & Son
Col. Norton
Belmont, N.Y
E. 1
Davis
Belmont, N. Y
Allegany Stock Farm
Wauseon
St. Leon
Tomoka
Sweetness
Pocahontas Medium
Alice
Wasepi
Vacher
Verney
Haw Patch
Hambletonian
Averill & Babcock
Thornton & Chester's
Clark Bros
Tere
Belmont, Allegany County, N. Y
Ruatehet
Mutual Life: Insurance Company of
H. Flint
N. Y
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