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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1891
Page
2
The Dispatch notes reduced tax votes due to Republican laws. It lists savings for counties including Chemung 21689, Steuben 31070, Allegany 15510, Schuyler 7005, Tompkins 19963, Seneca 17315, Yates 11564, and others, with a total state saving of 3778833.
The piece argues Democratic claims about President Harrison fail as his 140 speeches showcase effective leadership. It notes public pride in Harrison’s perceived strength and predicts leaders fear backlash for scornful campaigning. It also includes a column on Senator Fassett’s travels and Hill’s possible gubernatorial bid.
The Albany based governor’s paper continues to stir politics by harshly attacking Hon. Grover Cleveland in terms meant to rattle supporters and provoke strong reactions among Democrats.
Congressman Springer of Ili nois declares the next Speaker of the national House will be a Western man. He refrains from naming himself as a dead cinch due to modesty while remaining an active candidate.
A column from an Elmira Telegram special cor respondent recounts county political chatter. It predicts N. B. Sherman will be sheriff, George Green may be renominated as county clerk, Wm. Weaver for superintendent of the poor, and Mart Congdon seeks assembly nomination. The piece notes skepticism about the source’s accuracy.
The Rev Dr Heber Newton of All Souls New York preached on Sunday fore noon urging unity in Christian creed. He argued for reconciling Christianity with itself and warned Protestant reform confessions may need simplification or replacement by a historic catholic creed to end strife.
A Detroit Free Press classroom anecdote recalls a Vassar Greek mythology professor asking for the divine nine and a student answers Buck Ewing the catcher, prompting laughter. The exchange highlights playful confusion between mythic figures and a 19th century baseball star.
Town items report visits by Rev Summerell and Dr Lockwood, market notes, a fancy colt for sale, property changes, decoration day plans, and local disturbances at the American Hotel. Residents warn against unlicensed beverages, note illness from hulled corn, and announce painter Archie Worden for nearby towns.
In Jamestown, the license candidate Schuyler won over Appleyard by a single vote in a tight city election. Voters favored high license and strict liquor regulation as the main contest dominated by this issue.
The undersigned offers for sale his nearly new house and lot on Sun nyside in Friendship. Purchasers must act within thirty days. Dated Friendship May 26 1891. WilliHop Woop.
Examinations for second and third grade certificates in the Second Commissioner’s District Allegany County will be held in 1891 on May 2 June 18 August 18 September 5 October 3 and November. Belmont Bolivar Wellsville Whitesville Friendship Andover plus other local centers. First grade tests scheduled March 8 9 and August 18 19 at Wellsville. Applicants must attend first day of exam. Examinations begin 9 o'clock a.m. January 2 1891. Stephen Pollage School Commissioner.
Notice to appear for trial and grand jurors on May 23, 1881 at 10 a m at the office for service in a Circuit Court and Court of Oyer and Terminer to be held in Allegany County at Angelica Court House on June 8, 1891. Clerk A Green.
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