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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1889
Page
3
The Dispatch notes heavy rain and ongoing bridge work, with Belmont farms damaged over 2000 dollars and plans to replace bridges. It reports deaths, a belated memorial day celebration, a reception for Rev. Rodgers, and local accidents plus civic actions by the Board of Health and town officials.
In Belmont on Saturday, two men William Allen and Chauncey Stearns died when a bridge spanning the Genesee River gave way as floodwaters from heavy rains surged through the area. The disaster washed out bridges, flooded cellars, and caused extensive property damage across Belmont and nearby communities. Allen, 37, and Stearns, 71, were on the 170 foot iron bridge watching the flood when the span collapsed. witnesses say Allen fought to reach shore before vanishing, while Stearns clung to ironwork then disappeared.
A Conneautville reader reviews the show praising the Adams Original Pavilion Uncle Tom's Cabin as the largest in the world with a grand street parade and a strong cast led by Harry R. Stetson in Belmont for one night on June 10, admission 15 and 25 cents, with a prior stop in Friendship on June 8.
Frank Thorp of Belvidere was seen on the iron bridge just before it collapsed and has not been heard from since. He was middle aged and leaves a wife and two children. The event is described as very sad.
Two men, William Allen and Chauncey Stearns, were recovered after a drowning incident near an Erie washout. Allen was found on a fence by a willow limb, Stearns' body located under driftwood about a quarter mile downstream. Funerals planned for Allen at 3 p.m. and Stearns at 11 a.m. tomorrow, with interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Friendship.
Card of Thanks from the relatives of Marks Leilous thanks friends for kindness during illness and burial. Belmont June 4 1889. J Holden noted as an orangeman and fruit dealer. Local quip and trade notices from Belmont Dispatch Rushford Spectator and King s store promote fertilizers agricultural implements and bargains. Note on charcoal for burns and general remarks on happiness through shopping at King s and C S Riley.
A parade of names visits Belmont and nearby towns including Horace Dobbins and Elmore Willets. Many residents and travelers from Friendship, Angelica, Wellsville, Cuba, Alfred Centre, and Belvidere are recorded in town today and yesterday on various errands, visits, and business.
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