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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1891
Page
3
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A belmont area montage reports on community events. moves, business changes, baptisms, school happenings, and upcoming public concerns including depot removals and local elections, with mentions of residents such as Henry H. Watson, Mrs. Sarah Fuller, and Geo. L. Tucker amid a broad town diary.
The Belmont hotel in Allegany County stands as a model of size and finish, funded by Isaac Willets and local stockholders. The Wellsville Democrat report of a possible April closure is denied by proprietors Potter and Black who emphasize they run a temperance house but lack expected temperance support.
Mr C W Dean left for New York carrying samples from nearly all Glasgow oil wells and, with his brother, secured leases and options to begin operations after more land is leased. George D Whippile of Cuba New York plans drilling groups with W H Rameey Co, praising Glasgow sites as promising. The Times notes Glasgow maidens charm Alleganians.
The second and third grade certificate examinations in Allegany County proceed through 1891 with dates at Wellsville Friendship Alfred Centre Belmont Bolivar Whitesville and Cuba. First grade tests occur March 3–4 and August 18–19 at Alfred Centre Wellsville. Examinations start at 9 a.m. Stephen Pollard, School Commissioner, January 2, 1891.
March 27 program features Mrs. Gertrude Willets on a diplomatic tangle and Mrs. Chas Riley on electricity in thunderstorms. Also includes essays on scientific research by Mrs. F. M. Babcock, a sea poem by Mrs. W. R. Furman, a Longfellow home visit by Miss Bertha Bradt, original work by Mrs. W. Wells, a Del Sarte physical culture lesson by Mrs. F. Vancampeun, and notes on volunteer work.
Fragmented lines describe a desire to light street lamps, a depot relocation tied to Erie, and an Academy building addition. Mentions a consolidated jury district and delinquent subscribers. Questions arise over printing costs of the corporation statement vs. prior averages.
Sam Grady of Caledonia avenue Rochester New York credits a neighbor with recommending Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy made at Rondout New York. After less than three months of use he says he is fully cured of a rolls blood disorder and boils. The notice mentions a lecture by L F Copeland at the courthouse and thanks the village lecture bureau for securing talent for the ladies.
The final excursion to Washington D C via the Erie and Northern Central Railway is set for Wednesday March 26. Fare is 10 dollars round trip with a ten day limit. tickets berths and details available from Erie ticket agents or A W Bodle Buffalo NY. Also available is a house and lot on Triana street Belmont. inquiries to Mrs W T Barber.
Belmont news notes include the Belmont Dispatch entering its third volume and local meetings forming city governance. Initiations, a temperance gathering, and plans to settle the Fox judgment are reported alongside social notes on new carpet samples, a wedding in Rushford, and a proposed prohibition county conference with several speakers.
A mixed item page lists elections in Wellsville and Franklinville, civic groups forming in Cuba and Chautauqua, and official notes. Announcements include Wellsville figures and a health ad for Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. Reporting mentions Hon. Sumner Baldwin’s improving health and a Chautauqua arcade project with 10000 dollar plans.
The document lists loans and discounts due from directors, overdrafts, and amounts due from trust counties state and national banks, private brokers, and schedules. It includes capital stock paid in, surplus fund, furniture, and fixtures, with deposits subject to check totaling 60,237.49 and other small sums.
The article traces the Hiatoga lineage from Rosdell’s Hiatoga to Crutchfield’s Hiatoga and mentions numerous descendants. It notes horses such as Scott’s Hiatoga, Flying Hiatoga, Hanley’s Hiatoga, and Wamba, with details on their origins, owners, and racing or pacing records. It ends with Wamba to stand at D. L. Corbin in Friendship, Allegany County, with terms and weight.
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