New York Republican Electors Urge Delegates to Rochester Convention
The republican electors of New York and others are requested to send delegates to a state convention at Rochester on September 9, 1891 at 12 noon. The purpose is to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state comptroller state treasurer attorney general and state engineer and surveyor and to handle other business. Each assembly district is entitled to representation. J N Knorr, chairman Frank B Smith, Joan B Kenyon, secretaries.
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New York
Rochester
J.N. Knorr
Frank 8
Smith Joan 8
Kenyon
Congdon Seeks Assembly Seat for Clarksville
The Dispatch notes M. M. Congdon of Clarksville running for the state Assembly. The article outlines his candidacy and local political context in the district.
Prohibitionists Endorse PHE Ticket In Election Time
The piece jokes about Secretary Geo Scott and the implied political scene. It notes the alleged People's Party ticket being endorsed by Prohibitionists and hints at election time considerations with a parable reference.
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Frog and the
Geo. Scott
PHE
People’s Party
De remark on life and Shimming out cited to Assemblyman Scott
A Dutch saying is cited about life improving with effort. The note respectfully refers to Assemblyman 8 Geo. Scott in connection with the remark.
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Geo. Scott
Prohibitionists Convene Amid Sharp Language from Speakers
M. E. Wescott and Geo. Watson listen as Geo. Scott pledges support to the Prohibitionists convention, prompting them to bite their lips to restrain strong language.
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M. E. Wescott
Geo. Watson
Geo. Scott
Elmira Man Eyes Independent Ticket for Lieut Gov Bid
The Elmira Husbandman reports a strongest push for Lieut Gov candidate Jones with the possibility of an independent ticket emerging. One unnamed source hints that placement on an independent slate could occur if current support shifts.
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Elmira
Jones
Silence on Belmont Alliance ticket nomination drew comment
The Leader and the Alliance State organ offered no response to the Belmont nomination of the People’s ticket amid calls for reaction. Mr. Maxson faces questions about the silence and political stance.
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Alliance
People’s Ticket
Belmont
Maxson
Colored men welcomed to front lines amid rising tensions
An 19th century sentiment reports African American soldiers advancing to positions in the South and being treated like white soldiers. The text notes locals are ready to shoot a negro in a duel, but the man has not yet had a chance to fire back.
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Amnegro
Witherto
Census shows US property value per person around $1000
Figures taken last year indicate an average property value of about $1000 for every man woman and child in the United States. The statement argues this level of protection is unmatched by any other nation.
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United States
Chautauqua Visitor Wonders About Scientific Circle
An elderly guest at Chautauqua gazes in awe at a roller coaster and asks, with mixed emotion, if she is witnessing the "Chautauqua Scientific Circle" activity for the first time.
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Assembly Herald
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Summer School Receipts Surge
The Chautauqua summer school just closed its season reporting receipts fully twenty five percent higher than any prior season. Friends of the Chautauqua educational enterprise nationwide will celebrate its notable success and prosperity.
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Chautauqua Summer School
Chautauqua
Prohibitionists Hold County Convention at Wellsville
At Wellsville last Wednesday afternoon the Prohibitionists held their county convention with about 44 delegates including Belmont men. Will J. Hoyt was nominated for County Clerk and W. F. Allen for Justice of Sessions. The convention endorsed the People's party nominees for other offices and Geo. Scott pledged tireless support for the ticket, especially the Member nominee.
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Wellsville
Belmont
Will J. Hoyt
W. F. Allen
Justice of Sessions
People’s Party
Geo. Scott
The People’s Ticket Debate in Allegany County Election
A chorus of editorials from Rushford to Angelica discuss the People’s Alliance ballot in Allegany County. Delegates number about 110 with several from allied organizations. vendors warn farmers against party manipulation while praising the Alliance nominees as strong. The range of opinions anticipates a potential upset against traditional parties.
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Rushford Speectator
Committee On
People’s Party
Bolivar
Angelica
The American Farm a Treasure Promoted by Clarkson
Clarkson writes in the New York Recorder praising farmers as the original American politicians. He predicts renewed farming influence, rebirth after repression, and a shift from city to farm as farmers help shape revenue and tariff policy with patriotic, honest public engagement.
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Jon. J
Clarkson
New York Recorder
Ite
Ife
Republican County Ticket Strong and Popular
The Republican County convention submitted firm nominations. M M Congdon of Clarksville is a longtime Republican aligned with party principles. George A Green, County Clerk, highlighted for efficiency and popularity. Sidney A Crandall, Poor Sup t nominee, and prominent coroners nominees for Justice of Sessions noted. It is described as a strong, popular, and sure winning ticket.
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Wise
M. MM. Congdon
Clarksville
George A. Green
Withal
N. B. Sherman
Sidney A. Crandall
Sup’t
Justice of Sessions
Alliance Nominations Echo Silence Amid County Politics
The Leader omits commentary on Alliance nominations while reports say Democrats may endorse Geo. A. Scott for Member. If endorsed, Scott would get a chance to deliver another speech and pledge, with a joking remark about overreach comparing three horses to five.
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Geo. A. Scott
Tires Nominee for Member in the People's Party Ticket
The text describes a Tires nominee for Member in the People’s Party claiming support from delegates at a convention while Prohibitionists endorse him and he repeats he never voted for anyone but a Prohi. He pledges support for the ticket from Member upward though two horses he rides go in opposite directions.
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Tires
People’s Party
Registration Days Reduced Two by Legislature
The legislature cut registration to two days this year. In towns and rural neighborhoods, registration runs Saturday October 17 and Saturday October 24. Rural voters may register by proxy only on October 17. on October 24 they must appear in person.
Governor Senator Ill Faces Brutal Democratic Infighting
The New-York Press reports Governor Senator Ill is anxious over his party’s prospects as Democrats in Buffalo Brooklyn Oswego and Rochester fight with fierce vindictive vigor. The feud widens and threatens peace within the party while opponents Hill Croker and Scarnell resist extinction though outnumbered.
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New-York
Buffalo
Brooklyn
Oswego
Rochester
Hill
Croker
Scarnelt
Belmont News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Yesterday’s Belmont convention drew a large crowd while the Belmont band performed on the balcony. Belmonts defeated Angelica 24 to 3 in baseball. A ring inquiry was launched for Wan J Richardson and a road cart was wrecked by a runaway horse driven by Emerson Crabtree. George Tucker plans a new ad campaign and nine towns report steady business activity.
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Wan
J. Richardson
Bolivar Breeze
Belmont
Saunders
Friendship
Geo. Tucker
Terman Fenvig
Court House
Angelica Baseball
Emerson Crabtree
Ed. Potter
George Allen
Fresh Friendship Facts Highlight Town Visits and Gatherings
Eugene Corwin visits Atlantic City while Miss Clare Trobart of Cal is spending weeks in town. Local residents from Buffalo to Beloit, Rochester to Canisteo, host and visit relatives, with social events, caucus news, and a university musical figure tracing Christine Bundy’s career across Wisconsin and Kentucky.
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Clare Trobart
Cal
P. Miller
Grace
Buffalo
Baird
Brother
A. J., Wellman
M. W. Potter
Herkimer County
Nellie, Taylor
Ailie Doty
Canisteo
Mes. W. R. Folsom
Lena Stout
Vreeland
Itess
Rochester
Eb. O. Rogers
John Donigan
Pennsylvania
Main
Madison
Wis
P. Main
Newt. Pratt
Wales & Wheeler
Town Hall
Christopher Blossom
Rep
A. Eaton
Hr. Folesom
Cy Wilcox
Belmont
Ralph Rowley
Fred Rice
Mart. Wightman
Alice Bundy
Beaver Dam
Baxter University of Music
Stes
N. H. Pendleton
Philadelphia
University Alm
Bundy
Mewea Pa
Clinton College
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Wayland University
Baxter University
Holy Coat Exhibit in Treves Draws Devout Pilgrims
The Treves relic, claimed as the seamless garment of Christ, has drawn thousands of Catholic pilgrims amid a long history of exhibitions and miracles. The tale traces origins to Helena’s fourth century gift and ends with multiple showings and contested authenticity across centuries.
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Treves
Germany
Sth
Johann Rouge
Christ
Helena
Leo X
Gregory XVI
Arventuil
France
Troves
Louis Viv
Ehrenbreitstein
Napoleon
Tess
Running Meeting at Brighton Beach Opens Aug 29
New York reports Col. Dave Pulsifer plans to send his sway-back Tenny to Buffalo for the Brighton Beach Racing Association fall meeting starting August 29 for ten days. Races promise top fields with a potential match race between Riley and Longstreet for big money. Riley will be at Buffalo. Chicago horses expected as well.
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New York
Dave Pulsifer
Tenny
Buffalo
Brighton Beach Racing Association
Riley and
Longstreet
Riley
Sass
Chicago
Jurors Drawn for Belmont County Court Sessions 1891
The county court and court of sessions juror list for Belmont village includes Alfred Churk Burdick Amity John Quincy Adams Won Churk Alexis Halbert Addison Van Campen Lewis Waldorf Alma Thomas Walsh Andover HP Bundy Thomas McTighe IJ Cook WM Hunt EB Ratliins Bolivar Andrew Bulger Clarksville Alexander Childs Riley Morrison WM Carryer M L Wilkinson Cuba Henry J Moore Giles FP Gallup Nicholas Quinn William Campbell Orlando J Warren Friendchip Henry N Foster James T Burdick Genesee Biol Coon Independence SO Richardson N Bartlett Frank Bassett Elias Ketchum J M Giveen Scio Fred W Wilber Dwight Tuttle Wellsville Waters Cots James Swift Wirt CB Nelson
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Belmont
N. Y
Alfred—Churk
Burdick
Oo Amity
John Quincy’ ‘Adams
Won
Churk
Alexis I. Halbert
Addison van Campen
Lewis, Waldorf
Alma—Thomas
Walsh
Andover
H.P. Bundy
Thomas McTighe
J. Cook
Wm. Hunt
EB. Ratliins
Bolivar
Andrew Bulger
Lesure
Clarksville
Alexander Childs
Riley Morrison
Wm. Carryer
M. L
Wilkinson
Cuba
Henry J. Moore
Giles FP
Gallup
Nicholas Quinn
William Campbell
Orlando J. Warren
Ilenty N. Foster
James T. Burdick
Genesee—Biol
Coon
Independence
S. O. Richardson
Bartlett
Frank Bassett
Elias Ketchum
J. M. Giveen
Scio
Fred. W. Wilber
Dwight Tuttle
Wellsville
Waters B.cots
James Swift
Wirt
C. B. Nelson
Examinations for Second and Third Grade Certificates Set
Examinations for Second Commissioner's District of Allegany County in 1891 will be held in Whitesville Friendship and other locations on specified dates. First Grade certificates see March August dates at Alfred Centre and Wellsville. attendance required on the first day. exams start at 9 a.m. January 2, 1891. Stephen Pollard, School Commissioner.
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Allegany County
Whitesville
Iscsce Een Friendship
Cece
Alfred Centre
Wellsville
Pointers of Profit and Public Notices in 1891
The item lists popular consumer cures from Ayer s Sarsaparilla and pills, notes Edison s electric motor claim for Henry Villard, cites a Kansas City license plan taxing drinkers, tribune fresh air outreach numbers, a danboy anecdote, presidential salary payments, a Wellsville wedding notice, and a glowing Petoskey minstrel review from August 7 1891.
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Ayer
Edison
Henry Villard
Kansas City
Tribune Fund
New York
Danboy
Unclaimed Letters at Belmont Post Office 1891 List
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Belmont New York post office as of September 1 1891 include I BL Baureh Esq Miss Katie Buller Samuel 8B Creak Tom Luong Gin Miss Lizzie Miller. Addressees are urged to call for advertised letters. Also notes an advertisement for Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy and a sale of binding twine at low cash prices.
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Belmont
N. Y
I BL Baureh
Katie Buller
Samuel
Creak
Tom Luong
Lizzie Miller
Clothing sale at Wm. McCracken and Bros
The house offers garments at bargain prices in a public sale posted by Wm. McCracken and Brothers. Local shoppers are invited to take advantage of low prices on men’s and family clothing.
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Wm. McCracken’ & Bro's
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Fredonia
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Nusbickle
Baptist Parsonage
Leonard
Loren
Hunt
Gracie’ KE
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Nile
Stephen Pollard
White House
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Supreme Court
Wm. C. Middaugh
Tessie O'Connor
John J. O'Connor
Carrie Griffin
Fries Brothers
Genevive
Geo. Dunbar
Beng, Norton, P. M
David Kennedy
Rondout
King’s Hardware
Belmont, N. Y
T. J. Rose
M. Blanchard
W. Robinson
Mrs. G. A. Palmer & Co
Friendship, N
Norton
Geo. Peck
Belmont, W. Y
N. B.—Watch
Dispatch
County Faper
J. K. Smith
Bremon
Allegany Co
Suly
L. J. Nichols
Bob. M
Gunr
Vanalstien & Crane
Nornelisvilles
St. de Stevens
Spindleine
Geo. L. Tucker
P. E. McCdermott, Sr
McDermott Bros
CTIC
Tery
Perry Spring Tooth Harrow
Geo. E. King
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