Busy Belmont Briefs Highlights Local Happenings 1891
Belmont notes include July happenings, market reports, and social notices. Items cover sales by Wm McCracken & Bro, bank holiday hours, Ramblers bicycle ride plans to Portage, Erie Railway fare cuts, and a Fourth of July program. Also reported are theater benefits, infant baptism at St. Phillips, a Forrest/Rowell case with prison sentence, and a cosmetic home remedy for skin and tan removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
McCracken &Bro
The
Maccabees
Band Boys
Brown
State Bank of Belmont
Belmont Ramblers
Portage i
Erie Railway Co
Ltd
Geo. L
Tucker
Grand Jury
Orgin
L. H. Allen
Ladies’ Society
St. Phillips
Belmont” Hotel
Paul
Alliance Leader
Bolivar
Otis
Estes E. Rathbone
Alleganian
Port Office Department
Rink
Ned Turner
Turner
Presbyterian Church
W. C. Cooper
Jacksonville
Fla
Ed. Rowell
Rowell
Florida
C. B. Newton
Jno. Bradt
Jesse Sortore
Frank Vanderhoef
Citizen
Cappa
Gilmore
Frank ‘Smith
St. James
M. M. Stebbins
Buffalo General Hospital
Patriot
Cuba
Stc
Valley Point Bicycle Club
Nunda Bicycle Club
Local people visiting and traveling in belmont region
A flurry of short notices lists Ed Hearens visiting Olean Ned Turner heading to town Isaac Willets in Buffalo Hugh Johnson in Wellsville and more. Citizens such as Maxson Seth Tracy Annis Slatter George Tucker and many others are recorded visiting Belvidere Elmira Belmont Wellsville Olean Belfast Bradford and York. The items note visitors residents graduations appointments and travels with brief remarks on activities and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearens
Olean
Ned Turner
Isaac Willets
Buffalo
Seth Tracy
Hornellaville
Annis Slatter
Elmira
Ed. Richardson
Austin
N. B. Sherman
Caneadea
Harry B. Hendrick
Hamilton Ward
Hume
Leon Mills
Scio
James McCracken
Ella
Maggie Freeborn
Belmont
Frank Brundage
Clarence Gorton
Bradford
John Bradley
Iowa
Frank Séamon
Alice Crandall
I. O. Re
Allen’s
Aus
Settlement urged on subscription arrears by publishers
The Dispatch reports all subscribers with overdue balances are urged to promptly settle accounts. R. R. and F. G. Home, publishers, issue the notice.
Belmont Union E A U Elects Officers At Regular Meeting
The Belmont Union E A U elected Geo Benjamin as President Chas Wallace as Vice President Mrs W N Whitcomb as Chaplain Jas N Hyde as Advocate Mrs Jas Hyde as Auxiliary Mrs 8 Bevorthy as Warden Robert Reid as Lent Jas Anderson as Treasurer Dr Norton as Secretary and Accountant Mrs F DeLong as Counselor Mrs Chas Wallace as Assistant Counselor plus notes on first class recommends for J E Smiths Spindleine and the ad column listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Union
Geo. Benjamin
Chas. Wallace
W. N. Whitcomb
Jas. N. Hyde
Jas. Hyde
8. Bevorthy
Robert Reid
Jas. Anderson
Treas
Norton
Sec’y
Acc’t
F. DeLong
Con
T. Con
Peck's Belmont Jewelry Ad: Watches and Silverware Sale
Local ad promotes Peck's jewelry store in Belmont offering watches clocks and silverware at low prices. It also touts screen doors windows and buying tools at King’s hardware store with claim of rock bottom pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck’s
Belmont
King’s Hardware Store
State Farmers' Alliance events announced across New York
The notice outlines 301 chartered alliances in the state with upcoming events. State Secy Scott speaks at Bath on July 2 and Towleaville on July 4, while a Penn Yan mass meeting is set for August 18 and 19. Belmont hosts county officer elections July 14, Greenwood hosts a basket picnic with 1 000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec’y Scott
Bath
Towleaville
Belvidere Alliance
Penn Yan
Pfeffer
Simpson
W.C. Warner
Yorkshire
Ohio
Machias
L. L. Polk
Ralph Beaumont
Allegany County Alliance
Court House
Belmont
Greenwood
Steuben County
Chas. A. Moore
Canisteo
State Farmers’ Alliance
Geo. A. Scott
Afternoon of Sports Draws Community Games at Van Campen
On Saturday July 4 at 3 p.m. residents near F. Van Campen host an afternoon of games including base ball by nine ladies against the Ramblers with umpire Mrs. D. H. Bradley and assistant Mr. Joe Demmer. Tennis judges are Miss Effie Nobles and Horace Dobbins. A bicycle race around a quarter mile track follows at 5 p.m. with Elba Reynolds as judge. prizes include a supper. Proceeds benefit benevolent causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. van Campen
Ramblers
D. H. Bradley
Joe Demmer
Effie Nobles
Horace Dobbins
Reporter” Fame
Wellsville
Bicycle Club
Quarter Mile
Emma Palmer
Grand Rapids
Elba Reynolds
Near-By Towns News From The Angelica Area
Belfast updates include Wm Muldoon’s return home and Star subscribers. Hornellsville stamp affixer sale to Hillman Lyons for 8000 dollars with 150 cent royalty. Dr J L McCance and Hattie Durfee wed. Angelica reports Mrs Ann Fox’s paralysis death at 78. Cuba notes Rev Father Casey mass and cheese market at 8300 boxes. Scio posts J M Sheldon paralysis and death. Erie tank collapse injures none. Water works upgrades citywide. Portville band to perform at Wellsville fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. King
Hornellsville
Hillman & Lyons
New York
J. L. McCance
Hattie Durfee
L. Daniels
Friendship Notes and Local Happenings Chronicle
Rain is hoped for as Wellsville area residents share family visits and neighborhood tidings. Mentions include Vorbis returning from Hornellsville, Kellogg’s funeral, social events at the Baptist church and I.O.G.T. fundraiser, a YPBC ice cream festival, and local trades, with notes on residents like Norton seeking office, and stories of travel and community life in Friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Hloise Corbin
Rochester
Sunnyside
Flower City
Ben Vorhis
Theron Kellogg
Maple Grove
Allegany County ex Prisoners of War Meet in Wellsville
The Allegany County ex Prisoners of War Association held its annual meeting in Wellsville last Wednesday with about one hundred members present. Officers elected included A B Bradley as President and William Stillman as Treasurer. A death was announced for Capt A A Crandall of Friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County ex-Prisoners of War Association
Wellsville
QO. A. Fullen
G. H. Blackman
Jordan and
Corbin
A. B. Bradley
T. P. Larden
Alva Jordan
William Stillman
Sec
G. L. Tucker
J. Wetherall
J. K. Reading
R. K. Fosburg
Woman’s ‘Relief Corps
A. A. Crandall
Association
Unclaimed Letters in Belmont Post Office 1891
The following unclaimed letters remain at the Belmont New York post office dated June 30 1891 Mrs Judson Bellamy Frank Bolton James J Colligan Willie R Calkins Thos McCue Miss Julia Lyons Advertised claimants should call at once Ben Norton P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
N. Y
Judson.Bellamy
Frank Bolton
James J. Colligan
Willie R. Calkins
Thos. McCue
Julia Lyons
Bens. Norton
P. M
Belmont Union Free School addition bids invited
Sealed bids for stone work on the Belmont Union Free School addition will be received by the building committee until July 5 at 12 o'clock at Andersons store in Amity town. Plans and specifications may be seen at Andersons store. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order building committee. Belmont June 25 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersons
Belmont Union Free School
Town of Amity
Anderson’s
Belmont
Cure for Kidney Disease and Stomach Troubles Reported
John Speembes of Rochester New York credits Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy with curing his severe kidney disease and stomach trouble after five or six bottles, calling it invaluable for kidney disease stomach trouble and all blood diseases. Years later his unsettled accounts were placed with a law office for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
John Spee
Gregory St
Rochester
N.Y
B. P. Mapes
G. H. Tracey
W. Crittenden
Examinations for Second and Third Grade Certificates
Examinations for the Second Commissioner's District of Allegany County for 1891 are scheduled in multiple towns. Second and third grade tests occur in August September October November across Bolivar Wellsville Whitesville Friendship Kee Andover, with first grade tests in March and August at Alfred Centre Wellsville. Applicants must attend the first day. exams begin at 9 a.m. January 2, 1891, by School Commissioner Stephen Pollard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County
Veesates Bolivar
Wellsville
Whitesville
Friendship
Kee Andover
Alfred Centre
Young gray gelding offered for sale in Belmont NY
The undersigned offers a young gray gelding weighing about 1800 pounds for sale in Belmont New York dated June 11 1891. Also advertised are builders hardware at low prices at King's hardware store and a stylish suit at William McCracken & Bro. Ernest Brown of Belfast among Cornell graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hann
Belmont
N. Y
Ernest Brown
Belfast
Cornell University
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the Dispatch
Belmont, N. Y
Dispatch
Ladies’ Home Journal
Tuckers
Hugh Johnson
Maxson
Mrs. Fleming
Rev
Mrs
A. M. Bennett
Mich
J. H. Bissell
Geo. L. Tucker, Sr
Anna Hatch
Sarah Weiler
Charlie Gorton
Indiana
Alex, Lyttle
Angelica
Chas. Brown
Cumberland
Angelicans
Otho G. Cartwright
Yale
Miss Spring
Belvidere
Clark Bro’s
Savage
J. G. Snyder
Jersey City
Louis Davis
Warsaw
Geo. L. Tucker Jr
N. Y. Div
Sons of Veterans
Judge Ward
Hattie
Nellie Jones
James Ward
Corbin Bank
Broadway
Geo. A. Green
State of New York
Kate McMahon
G. A. Palmer
Carl
Hoyt
Clark Bros
Edward Rutherford
Wm. J. Hardy
Geo. Peck
Naples
Mr. Peck
A.S. Hooker
Troy
Gazette
Egypt
R. R
F. G. Home, Publishers
J .E. Smith
Spindleine
Fr. As and
I. U
Alliance
W.R. Furman
F. van Campeen
Allegany
Wm. Muldoon
Frank Smith
Eldred
Angelica. Champion
Ann’. Fox
Andrew Charles
Baltimore
Frank Blair
Almond
R. M. Burdick
J. M. Burdick
Albany
W.H. Stillman
D.A. Stebbins
R. M. Bennett
Father Casey
M. E. Sewing Society
George Worden
J. W. Henderson
Salamanca
J.M. Sheldon
Fred Wilbur
Jesse Ames
Erie
Wallace
Allied
Oak Duke
Bride
Fred Fassett
Niagara Falls
McEwen Bros
Hall
Bert Marrow
Maude Kress
Portville
Water Company
Mark
Wallace Tremain
John Moore
Peter Prangle
Will Vorbis
Dan, Todd
Miss May Hammond
Lake Cuba
D. C. Chadwick and Family
Depot Street
Hart
Main
West Water Streets
J. 2. McGinnis
West Almond
Allen
Price
Moist Wells Ville
Stoddart
Buffalo Mead
Jones’ Drug Store
A.B. Norton
West
Fred
Friendship B. B. C
D. H. Norton
Grand Lodge
W.S. Hasard
George Harris
Franklinville
Lucien Scott
Chicago
W. H. Scott
Lucien
Democrat
Eliza Lloyd
J. R. Latta
Joel W. Scott
Hank” Goodman
Gorton
Loth
James Long
Friendship Academy
Niagara River
Utica
Tonawanda
Hardesty
Queen City
Big Biz
Centerville
John McDougall
Reynolds
Central American Mining Company
John
Hornellsville Herald
Salvation Army
Jamestown
Chas. Wight
Stephen Pollard
Wm. McCracken & Bro
J.B. Smith
Belmont, Allegany Co
L. J. Nichols
Hornellsville Exposition
Vanalsten' S& Crane
SPCC
H. J. Stevens
Gent's
OUR Boot & Shoe
Snells
L. Tucker, JR
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