Thanksgiving Editorial Urges Gratitude and Charity
The editorial calls tomorrow a day to thank the Almighty and reflect on better times. It notes personal losses and public calamities but urges looking to the brighter side, sharing food and aid with the needy, and remembering the Pilgrim five kernels custom as a symbol of gratitude and frugality. It highlights abundant crops, wheat exports, and national prosperity while urging charitable acts toward the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Drassia
England
Italy
Belgain
Spain
Fassett and the World’s Fair Choice and Chicago Merit
The article argues Fassett deserves credit for supporting Chicago as the World’s Fair site. It contends inland central cities offer vast advantages over seaboard ones, praising Chicago’s central location for national distribution and tourism. It asserts New York would not have yielded similar benefits and lauds J. Sloat for the master stroke. America is lauded as the land of the free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassett
Tnit
Chicago
Fourney
America
New York City
New York
New Jersey
Hills
J. Sloat
Coffee referenced in Drazilian stummoil fuels public unease
If coffee becomes involved in the Drazilian stummoil, there will be grounds of uneasiness as the public calls for a speedy settlement.
The Row Begins and Mills Theories Attacked
The New York Sun calls for ending Mills and his theories as the free traders and democracy split. Henri Watterson counters, urging the Sun be kept out of Democratic leadership while Blair Advertiser notes factions linking free traders to the party. Protectionists may shift to the Republicans as the fight continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York Sun
Mills
Henri Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Carlisle
Artybow
Blaira
Call for Justice to Shield Maiden Hood and Virtue
A stern editorial urges swift, severe action against seducers amid rising crimes against young women. It condemns libertines and calls for the full force of law to defend female chastity and public morals.
Democratic shifts and rail vote leverage across states
The piece critiques Democrats abandoning free coinage for a gold standard under eastern influence. It cites rail road votes as a political factor and alleges fund misallocation by state committees, including bribery claims. It notes a living ex president’s letter to Governor Boies and questions Iowa’s democratic embrace, with Willis-like skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Express
Alliance
Boston Journal
Democratic State Committees
Albany
Albany Journal
Boies
Iowa
Hartford
Courant
Witty Town Talk and a Brief Note on Life
Ethel and Maud spar about appearances while Bronson jokes about their baby’s color status. The humor shifts to a quip about a thirty day note underscoring life’s brevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
George
Maud
Slusband
Bronson
Minneapolis Chosen For 1899 Republican National Convention
A Washington dispatch reports Minneapolis won the bid after seven ballots in the Republican National Committee selection. Rival cities contested the choice as Mr. Fassett urged New York. the Empire city was nearly declared winner before Minneapolis secured the meeting. The event is set for June 7, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
Minneapolis
Fassett
New York
Empire City
Friendship Happenings Chronicle Local News
Local notes recount social gatherings, deaths, upcoming changes, and small-town commerce in Friendship. Items include a cider mill season recap, a new blacksmith shop, a cheese factory planned at Wirt Center, social fundraisers, parish services, and the death of A. B. Coon with funeral attendance and community impact noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Boyles
West Water Street
Wirt Center
Costello & Winans
Nile
Oregon
C. B. Wales
Belfast
Charlie
A. B. Coon
Pennsylvania Avenue
Genesee
Board of Supervisors
Frieydship Academy
Union School
County Court Proceedings Run Through Ill Causes and Damages
The session notes several cases including Elmer indicted for incest postponed due to illness at his father’s Belfast home. Frances Blestien wins 200 damages against K O Rogers after a broken circus seating injury. Jacob Van Dusen wins 50 in a horse trade appeal. John Harwood defeats Victor Thornton with 160 damages. Additional cases are continued or postponed for medical or legal reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Belfast
Peter Belleistien
K. O. Rogers
Jase
Rogers
Fillmore
Blestien
Frances
N. Blestien
EK. O. Rogers
Mrs. B
Alonzo Hall
Seio
Jacob’ van Dusen
Henry Wyant
Rivenburgh
Pension Examines in Olean and Foundry Casting Milestone
Geo Barnes and Geo Sartore visit Olean for pension examinations. At Clark Bros foundry under Richard Mellefont supervision a balance wheel weighing 000 pounds was cast. Deputy Sheriff Johnson arrests William McCracken on a warrant by Whalen Co Rochester for grand larceny in the second degree filed before Justice Straight of Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Barnes
Geo. Sartore
Olean
Clark ‘Bros.’ Foundry
Richard Mellefont
Johnson
William McCracken
Hi. Whalen & Co
Rochestra
Straight
Cuba
Ma. McCracken
Whalen & Co
Mr. McCracken
Saturday Night Whiskey Fight Prompts Public Disclosure Hint
A small brawl occurred Saturday night among several men driven by whiskey. The article suggests some participants should have stayed home with their families and warns that another incident will force public release of the names.
South American unrest quiets after Brazil revolt
The recent warlike demonstrations in South America appear to be subsiding as Brazil endures its annual upheaval. Chilean government slowly regains balance and has received peaceful overtures from our government. No events of particular importance occurred in the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Brazil
Comanche War Horse Dies at Fort Riley
Comanche the famous war horse and sole survivor of the Custer massacre died at Fort Riley Kansas on the 10th. The animal served as a pet and care of the 7th Cavalry. The skeleton will be mounted and exhibited at the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Riley
Kan
7Th Cavalry
Dr Kennedys Favorite Remedy Ad in Rondout
A vintage advertisement claims Dr Kennedy s Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York cures bladder stone and relieves rheumatic gout quickly. The copy urges immediate recourse at the slightest kidney or bladder issue.
Cuba News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents and Visits
Local notes report injuries from a fall at a barn, a depot fire minor damage, and several residents visiting relatives or moving about. Town life includes reassigned teachers, church calls, a dancing school opening, and a bakery business. An annual meeting is slated for December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Silver Springs
D. B. Whipple Protectives
O. A. Wood
Friendship
Ilse
Lle
Cuba
Belfast
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Turkey
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C.W. Jordan
Belmont
Delia Scott
Eugene Corwin
T. J. Rose
Eldred
Geo. If. Stevens
Buffalo
Win. McClampha
Cattaraugus
A. W. Miner
Arlea Wellman
City
J. W. Bradley
van West
Frank B. Church
Wellsville
Ars. A. We. Miner's
Asa Scott
M. E. Parsonage
Bradley Clothing
M. Ei
Louis Gratton
McKee Brothers Furniture Store
Congregational Church
J. S. Leonard
The
Baptist Church
Ravel
Marsh
Thompson
Andover
C. A. Dolson
John Harwood
Victor Thornton
Alfred Centre
Puller
W. G. Daland
Westerly
Geo. H. Babcock
Plainfield
Nu Jas
Profle
Warland Alfred Willams
Reston
Dr. Saunders
Gramer
Chas, Bidwell
Rochester
A. L. Vosburgh
Lester Pabner
Hornellsville
Canasea Aga
Win
Kellogg
C. W. Clausen
Trinity Episcopal Church
Canandaigua
Atb
Katie Suttins
Castile
Albert “Kuee
Port Allegany
Wmn. F. Jefferies
W. dl. Suffin
Frane VanDerlip
William (. Windsor
Nuida
Ed. Yoewn
Henry Hurlburt
Mrs.c.e
Lafayette Mowers
G. W. Marvin
Mae Seaver
Olean Herald
Baptists
G. W. McKhwain
Albany Argus
Jas. Coad
C. 8. Hicks
Canada
Weaver
Geo. White
Oramel
Will Tracey
Belvidere
Bolmont
Dispatch
Wouri
Acme
Wolff & Randolph
Philadelphia
Angelica, N.Y. Us
Holiday Goons
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FEX
Petersons Magazine
Irebecca Harding Davis
Lucy H Hooper
Edgar
Eliteratus
Howard
Seelys
Alice
Maud Ewe
Enlargos
Hardsch
Paris
London
Sinl
Peterson’s Magazine
Chestnut Street
Frank Lee
Benedot
All iGrey
Effie ‘Herriman
Andre
ERARD
Allegany
Gualty Cleer
Olclerk
Chu
AL Green
Scio
Allegany County
Court House
Isdl
Morris
Hinds
Gee
A. Gordon
J. Barnes
BR. Gowdy
WT Grossman
J. P Murphy
W. PL Sichbalin
Os. Gowdy
Griffin
Miller Griswold
K. Witter
L Witter
Boa. Carr
Alen
J. M. Grossman
Henry Krurv
Edward Hotchkiss
Upreme Court
Daniel J. Brown
Tester F. Middaugh
Isa
B. A. Hewitt
Pillintur
N. J
Lester F. Middaugh
McArthur Norton
N.Y
F. A. Hewitt
Phfs
P.O
Alegany County
Tile Freble
Tate OF
Norman Wixson
John Wixson
Sackett D. Wixson
Solomon C.wixson
Kle, Wixson
Alsada Parker
Lydia Hendrix
Alert Wixson
George Wixson
Alice Wixson
Fred Wixson
Deborah Wixson
Mary Wixson
Minnie Wixson
Menzo Wixson
Jesse M. Compton
Anna Compton
Mary Compton
N. Y
Oliver J. Compton
S. M. Norton
Supreme Court
B. Frank Drake
Lester F
Middaugh
County of Allegany
Elliorr
Plaintif
P. Ov
Gowanda
Perry Spring Tooth Harrow
HE. King
Insurance Agency
E. W. Chamberlain
Jones’ Drug Store
W.l.smith
D.D.S
Friendship, N. Y
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