The Dispatch Editors R B Helme
The Dispatch, edited by R B Helme and F G Helme, appears under the byline of the publishing editors. The piece presents a period newspaper voice with notices and brief items typical of the era.
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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1891
Page
2
The Dispatch, edited by R B Helme and F G Helme, appears under the byline of the publishing editors. The piece presents a period newspaper voice with notices and brief items typical of the era.
A Boston Journal review links the Republican tariff to new mills and factories, naming Philadelphia Worsted, Scranton Lace, Fall River machine works, Dover silk mill, Minneapolis linen and macaroni plants, Bridgeport English mills, Clark's Mills plush, tin plate works, and wage increases in Dolgeville and other spots. It argues benefits for workers and welding capital into operation within six months.
A Zyr0 Times summary reports Secretary Windom and General Sherman died comparatively poor. Windom left a will but estate income totaled about 3 500 with a third to a widows fund, while financiers raise 50 000 for Mrs Windom. Sherman lived on his retired general salary, owning little property aside from a house and some western real estate.
A wave of Mormon emigrants from Utah plans to settle in Chihuahua Mexico within three months. A 125 by 15 mile tract is to be used for a colony, with about 60 leaving Provo in April. Officials speculate 2000 families may depart Utah to pursue religious practice abroad.
Clarence M. Smith, son of Dr. Wm. M. Smith, had sued the Manhattan Railway Co. for 10000 damages over an alleged assault after boarding a rear-gate incident at 125th street. Judge Bookstorer dismissed the complaint, ruling Smith was trespassing and could be ejected with enough force. case to go to General Term of the Supreme Court.
The New York State Farmers League outlines its organizational drive and pledge to enroll every farmer in the state. Members pledge to use vote and influence to pass an Equal Tax Law and advocate fair treatment of farming, property taxation, and public expenditures, with persistent local outreach to achieve universal enrollment as life members.
The Boston Herald cites John LI. Mitchell of Milwaukee as the wealthiest man in the next Congress with an estimated fortune near 40 million dollars. He may donate his congressional salary to his private secretary, a practice some rich members are said to follow. A Salvation Army detachment visited Salamanca last Saturday and spoke at the M. F. Church on Sunday. Only four members are present now, with more expected soon. Rev. Stone offered the church space for their meetings until a permanent site is found, and they plan to stay several weeks.
After a drunken confrontation on the street Gardiner fired five shots at Police Officer West near the Ackley House. Gardiner, once held by Officer Bannister, was later found in front of Thornton block and again on Main Street before his arrest and confinement. He faces assault charges as authorities report a revolver with five discharged cartridges and four more hidden in his pockets. The Wellsville violence follows a night of theatre excitement and local commentary.
Rev Merrill preached at the Baptist church in Rochester. Joseph Gillies of Hornellsville visited with Judge Norton. New maple sugar arrives at 12 cents a pound. L B Hart helped Sherd Latta at the Erie depot during station-agent Costigan’s illness. Universalist fair planned for early next month over three days. Good Templars opened new rooms Friday night as the order grows. Colwell and wife returned from Buffalo after visiting relatives. Costigan back on the A V A R after days in confinement. Kingsbury reports a fine colt with a 2:40 gait. Brisco family afflicted with fever. wife and three children ill. Owen Madden, of Oil City, previously a village arrestor, visiting friends. Darling’s dog died suddenly in front of the First National Bank, likely poisoned. Baldwin family left for Vermont Wednesday evening. Stillman left for Washington to testify in a forthcoming lawsuit. Mrs Williamson’s class to host a lunch social at the Baptist church, 5 to 7 pm, with a W C Kingsbury musicale to follow. Dayton and Stevens left for Buffalo with Buffalo land company hopes. Hewitt lectured on temperance. a large temperance meeting Sunday at Academy Hall. Kermore Ave Improvement Co incorporated at Olean with 3300 000 capital. officers named. Muskegon G A R encampment honors former Friendship resident L Brundage as senior vice commander. Montreal funeral prompts Lewis Grattan’s Sunday departure. Several pupils ill with typhoid fever and sore eyes. Good Templar attendance noted at Belmont. Miller monument funds show 131 dollars on hand. local committees named. Mrs B Vreeland of Salamanca visited J O Price. Reid family left for Florida via Cincinnati.
At a June 1890 Alle gany Co Medical Society meeting in Belmont a committee proposed an independent Physicians Protective Union to shield physicians from unprincipled debtors. Members from Allegany County urged joiners to meet March 18, 1891 at the Fasset House Wellsville to organize and elect officers.
From Fred A Renwick in Joplin Missouri written March 1 1891 describes the city in Jasper County as a thriving mining center. He details lead and white lead production the iron and coal related works two ice plants several foundries boiler and water works electric light and streetcar lines. He notes wages public schools and a growing economy while expressing fondness for home and plans to visit in summer.
The article lists groups exempt from jury duty including clergymen dentists pharmacists attorneys professors teachers reporters and various public officers. It notes cash for old rubber at Tucker's hardware and mentions a vein of natural cheese in Iowa along with rye bread and beer prospects.
Mrs. Laura A. Kempton of West Rutland Vermont credits Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York with saving her ten year old daughter's life from Brights Disease. She says other treatments failed until the remedy arrived in March.
The platform priorities protection and reciprocity with an honest currency. It argues a clear path for a fair, stable economy and calls for a straightforward approach to the coming political contest.
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