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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1892
Page
2
A Wellsville rival paper allegedly shows political elasticity on its first page last Thursday. The claim hints at a radical change in its political proclivities with most of the national cabinet set to speak this month except perhaps Attorney General Miller.
The piece argues the presidential race will be decided in New York with Cleve land favored in the South and Michigan not enough for Soke. It states third parties collapse and predicts the election will hinge on Democratic versus Republican policies and electoral votes.
A Wellsville reporter notes a prominent Democrat wearing an American tin plate Harrison badge yesterday. The piece observes many supporters gathering in Wellsville.
Voters, especially first time, should note three points in preparing ballots. After selecting a ballot from the inspector of election, fold rejected ballots and carry the chosen ballot to the inspector. If the box is damaged, return to the inspector for a replacement.
Miss Grace Hart in Belmont and Mrs. Harriet Jones visiting her son are among the social notes. Local movers include J. O. Price and wife traveling to New York by excursion. Judge Norton spoke at Little Genesee and Transit Bridge on legal matters. Fire Department attendees paid respects at a Wellsville funeral for Willey Cole. Community updates cover health, business moves, and political remarks by W. L. Riley in Nile and Inavale.
The Allegany Farmers Club met October 4 1892 at Academy Hall Rushford with President Litehard presiding. William Chase urged farmers to apply known lessons, using simple methods like feeding cows the right treat to elicit better milk and caring for orchards with proper planting and mulching, while warning against overreliance on theory without action. The talk stressed timely effort to convert knowledge into results and promised continuation.
The 1892 registration rules differ from 1888. All would be voters must appear on the registry lists, with no registration means no vote. City voters must register in person. rural districts add names from the prior poll list on the first day but only personal appearances on the second day. Registration dates vary by district in October.
Officials including Hon. W. L. Riley and Hon. Berend E. Paine outline Republican meetings on October 18 and October 19 in multiple locations such as Allentown, Centerville, Rushford, HiltOSville, Clarksville, Bolivar, Scio, Belfast, and Caneadea. The notices urge participation and list local schoolhouses and town halls as gathering sites.
Deciding to quit farming due to wife’s health E D Barnum offers his entire stock for absolute sale on Saturday October 28 1892 at Angelica New York. The list includes 3 good teaus 300 Shropshire and coarse sheep 1 thoroughbred ram bred Shropshire ram lambs 9 good cows some young stock 2 fat hogs thoroughbred poultry beca etc. All stock in good condition.
Bell Bros. in Olean New York lists bargains on multiple textile goods for week end customers. Jamestown plaid 30 inch at 87 1 2 cents, 54 inch homespun wool at 49 cents, Luce pina 10 cents, cashmere hose 19 cents, suede mousquetaire gloves 1.25, ladies initials handkerchiefs 10 cents or three for 25 cents.
Pursuant to an order of Mon. 8. Mc Arthur Norton Surrogate of Allegany County notice is given to creditors of Joseph Cresby late of the town of Amity Allegany County New York deceased to present claims with vouchers to the administrator at his Belvidere New York residence on or before January 5 1893.
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