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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1889
Page
2
Secretary of State JOIN I GILBERT of Franklin. Controller MARTIN W COOKE of Monroet. Treasurer not listed. District Attorney CHARLES H BROWN of Bulivar. Justice of Sessions U H ACKERMAN of Willing. Coroners THEODORE THOMAS M D, H A BARNEY M D of Amity, B C WAKELEY M D of Angelica. Assembly member ADDISON S THOMPSON of New Hudson.
The Eighth Judicial District convention met at the Iroquois Hotel Buffalo for three days and adjourned. Hon. Hamilton Ward chairs the convention. Allegany hopes to present Ward if nomination seems probable, though with two of thirty votes they lack power to force it and must rely on skilled maneuvering.
The Prohibition League of Pennsylvania advocates local option winders where prohibition counties may end liquor selling. They endorse high license systems with full enforcement in large cities where local option cannot apply. The aim remains to enforce the law, tailored to community tolerance.
The Wellsville Democrats and Angelica Every Week are described as two souls with a single thought. They mockingly attack Addison S. Thompson, Republican nominee for Member of Assembly, as their ideas appear in harmony and show humorous political banter.
The Wellsville Democrat proclaims Addison Thompson will be defeated by the Grace of God and the Democratic convention. It notes Mr Cowles attended the convention and delivered an eloquent stirring speech, but questions the authority behind his divine assertion.
A large Republican assembly at the Fifth Avenue hotel New York shows broad representation across the state. Notables include Senator Hiscock State Senator Arnold Coggeshall Erwin Judge Vaight and ex Senator Platt Delegates at large requested representation for William B Derrick colored Republican. Officials elected include Chairman John N Knapp Secretary Frank S Smith and Treasurer Stephen V White with Derrick succeeding Johnson on the committee at large. A reception for candidates Haight and Ira My Hedge s followed a committee escort to the parlor. An early executive committee meeting is planned.
The report shows sixteen Massachusetts cities under the new law with figures on revenue and licenses. It notes a 35 percent drop in saloons and a 32 percent rise in revenue, alongside fewer arrests and improved public order, arguing for high license as a temperance measure supported by Republicans over Democrats.
A portrait highlights Charles H. Brown as the Republican candidate for Allegany County District Attorney. Born in Winfield New York he trained as a lawyer and built a political career in Bolivar and Allegany County, becoming a local Republican leader and town supervisor. The piece praises his energy, integrity, and community service while noting the Democratic state slate announced at Syracuse.
Election returns show Republicans winning in Montana and sweeping the four new states. The GOP gains include a congressional seat and likely two U S senators from Montana, with a growing Republican majority in the legislature. Maine joins Washington as the solid north extends its power.
A dwelling house owned by Gen. Trufus Scott was blown down in Wellsville that week by a miniature sly-coon. A. M. Boyd and other workmen had just vacated the premises and escaped injury. Gen. Scott valued the logs at over 500 dollars.
From towns reporting early results the prohibitory amendment trails by about three to one. Several towns show an aggregate 20,000 vote against the measure, with only ten towns in the mix favoring it. In Hartford the tally was 1,010 yes and 3,263 no, while Bridgeport cast 6,203 for and 2,383 against. Hartford County totals: 509 yes, 1,021 no. The first use of the new secret ballot law passed without excitement.
The writer blames Democratic neglect for not nominating men of consequence. He mentions Hranrk Todd opposing Browning and lists Norton and Thompson as looming figures, like giants above the underbrush, in the fall political landscape.
William J. Utter of Rochester and Frances Doveridge daughter of Hon. B D Loveridge of Cuba were married at Christchurch Cuba last Tuesday. Rev John Greenwood from Oshkosh officiated with Rev Wm Rafter assisting. Bridesmaids and ushers named, a reception followed at the bride’s home, and the couple left for a short honeymoon amid congratulations.
Reports from the Friendship Ride Club include notices of October 1 1880, Dayton updates, and local items. Dr Clark the renowned optician has arrived offering spectacles. Mrs Florence Clark died yesterday at 6 pm after months of illness. Funeral set for Wednesday from the Dry residence. Reverend John Thurston comforts at his new Depot street photography building. Lloyd Fay and Ben Rice returned from Alfred for the weekend. A B Vorhis departed Sunday on a business trip east.
Addison 8 Thompson claims a victory as a new Democratic nominee fronts the ticket while remarks reference the Lincoln assassination. Senator Stanford’s three year old Sunol sets a record in 2 14 at Presno, Cal. Republican Convention for the twenty eighth district in Kirkwood Geneva set for noon with Ontario Schuyler Wayne delegates apportioned.
A Mr Armes of Friendship formerly with the American House negotiates with Stanley Millis to buy the Railroad house at Fillmore. If a purchase fails he plans to rent it. Hume Enterprise notes The Col is a fine host.
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