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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1889
Page
2
Belmont N Y on Tuesday September 10 1889 reports Republican nominations for county and district offices. County Judge and Surrogate candidate S McArthur Norton of Friendship. District Attorney Charles H Brown of New Hudson II A Barney M D or waunity B Wakeley M D of Angelica. Assembly member Addison S Thompson named.
Addison S. Thompson, longtime New Hudson resident and former Board of Supervisors member, is profiled as the Republican nominee. Son of James I. Thompson, he served in the 5th New York cavalry from 1861 to 1865, farming and cheese manufacturing since 1867, and holds Past Commander duties with Stephen T. Bartel Post No. 183. He is married with three sons and a daughter and commands local political support from veterans groups.
Sheridan McArthur Norton, born Belmont New York May 1 1818, is nominated by the Republican County Convention for Judge and Surrogate. He served as Allegany County Supervisor and chaired the board, married Mae Robinson, and has one son. Norton leads banking and oil interests in Friendship and Richburg, and is described as upright and highly capable for the office.
The Cuba Patriot reports the convention unanimously nominating Charles I. Brown for District Attorney. Messrs Fuller and Willey withdrew to support him, earning praise as loyal Republicans. Brown is described as a bright, versatile young man with broad cross party popularity and anticipated large majorities.
A local Jamestown businessman praises the town for openness to industrial growth and affordable land for plants and homes. He argues selling land cheaply or donating sites helps small buyers, with long payment terms and financing for houses, encouraging broader prosperity.
Jackson dispatch reports Sheriff Chiles and deputies headed for New York with warrants for Muldoon Cleary Mike Donavan Frank Stevenson the Murphys Johnston Wake ly and others. Gov Hill is said to expedite extradition as in Sullivan case. Targets vow to resist and have lawyer Peter Mitchell ready.
Mr Wannamaker plans an October 1 start for a Boston experiment to speed delivery. Fifteen deposit stations in hotels and newsstands will collect bulky mail from the Chin and fos chic class including merchandise and newspapers for regular post office pickup, signaling a likely improvement.
The Pennsylvania Democrats held their State Convention in Harrisburg with Samuel W. Wherry named temporary chairman and J B Riley elected permanent chairman. Howard A. Bigler was nominated for state treasurer on the first ballot as the platform endorsed tariff reform liquor regulation and anti trust measures.
In a bustling political snapshot, references to the Hamilton scandal and the Whitney case highlight elite concerns. Bernhardt buys a phono graph to energize performances while discussions of free trade prompt concerns Delaware Maryland and the Virginias may switch loyalties toward protectionist stances.
The 5:50 train to Buffalo carried many travelers from here including men and women. Agricultural horse trots drew crowds as Friendship looks to Angelica for events this week. Allegany County Fair reports praise and crowds, with local residents attending Buffalo events and fairs. a local wedding, notable horse stock displays, and repairs at a sash factory are noted along with church music by Rev. J. J. White and other local happenings.
A fragment discusses how New York newspapers overhype Sundays, praising the Sunday issue and metropolitan journalism while Monday through Thursday editorials trumpet its superiority and the next issue. It ends with a remark on compressed sugar and pulverized marble as a building material note.
Hobby's livery at Friendship continues operations at the old stand on West Water street offering quality rigs good horses and reasonable charges. The business advertises first class service and satisfactory patronage remains strong despite changes in the area.
Soulanger declares a boal program and plans to return to Davis to submit to arrest in the week before the October elections. He asserts the move will elevate him as a popular hero and pave the way for his reestablishment.
Young men and women are urged to inspect Bryant and Stratton Business College in Buffalo New York for superior advantages, strong reputation, and help in securing desirable positions. A 40 page catalogue is available upon request.
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