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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1891
Page
2
Gov J Sloat Fassett Chemung and John W Wrooman Herkimer lead a multi county ticket with Eugene F OConnor Kings A G Wade Chautauqua Ira M Hedges Rockland William A Sutherland Monroe Verpland Colvin Albany George A Green Amity Nat B Sherman Kaneaden Sidney A Crandall Independence Adelfert Bacon Burns A W Sullivan Wirt Lewis JH Ackerman Willing M M Congdon Clarksville assembly member slate listed by counties and roles
Speaking at a Buffalo convention week, supporters urge Fassett for governor and President in 1907 while denouncing the Democratic county ticket as weak and in bad faith. Debates note Coyle as a principled alternative and Hamilton Ward’s and G A R Boys’ voting loyalties.
George Scott states he is not running as an alliance nominee and does not solicit alliance votes. He emphasizes the ticket is not an alliance ticket but a people’s ticket for the Prohibition party.
The Wellsville Democrat reports Republicans held a lively love feast in Salamanca with a bonfire and band. Local farmers Norton Brown and Fuller teased by Maxson as the crowd packed the court house where Jules Williams Jerome Fisher Whipple Hooker Vedder Wade and others spoke. Vedder praised Fassett for his governorship bid citing his daughter Gretchen born in Teidleberg Germany.
Fassett, a prominent Elmira lawyer and longtime Republican leader, is nominated for governor with Eugene PF O Con nor for secretary of state and John W Vrooman for lieutenant governor. The article traces Fassett s career from early campaigns to his bid for state office, noting his Elmira roots, education, Civil War era service, and trajectory to collector of the port and party leadership. It also profiles Vrooman a Herkimer County native and former banker with military and public service background, and outlines O Con nor s Brooklyn origins and varied public service.
Tra M Hedges, born in Haverstraw fifty two years ago, a lawyer and veteran, has been nominated for state treasurer for the second time. He served in the Ninety fifth New York volunteers, rose to colonel on General Meade’s staff, helped form the Grand Army of the Republic post 179, and later led as New York department commander. He is a banker and active veteran organizer, based in Haverstraw.
Arthur C. Wade, a Jamestown lawyer with a notable early setback, emerges as a Republican contender for New York state comptroller. A respected campaigned orator, he built support across western New York, losing a Senate bid two years prior and missing a nomination opportunity due to a conference arrival. Wade is praised for trustworthiness and dedication to farming interests.
William A. Sutherland, born May 20, 1819 in Ontario county, is framed as a popular, successful young lawyer in western New York. A Genesee College graduate, he built a high reputation in Mount Morris and Rochester, with noted success in difficult cases and active political work though never holding office.
A 19th century editorial mix notes U S treasury strength with rising gold and prompt debt payments, praising Secretary Foster and Harrison. It laments false bank talk while highlighting Toledo and Ohio tariff clashes and reform temperance sentiment growing in Chicago prisons under law.
The Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union of the Empire State will hold a monster mass meeting at Portage Bridge on Tuesday September 28. Noted speakers include Brick Pomeroy Eva McDonald Chas Matthews I E Dean President Harry Arnold and State Secretary Geo A Scott. Erie Railway offers a cheap excursion with round trip fare of 1.00 departing Belmont at 7 46 a.m.
The Tay Masonic temple at Bolivar will be completed and the fraternity will host a grand reception during the building dedication.
The Rochester convention praised for harmony nominated a solid GOP slate led by J Sloat Trassett for Governor. Trassett, from Khulra, is hailed as a powerful young leader who has served four terms in the state senate and vows to lead where others follow. Wade of Jamestown named comptroller, seen as highly qualified. Now the party bases its hope on victory.
Public summons published by State Bank of Belmont Allegany County Judge Norton orders Lester F Middatgt to answer the complaint filed Sept 11 1891 in Belmont Friendship N Y. The notice dates Sept 11 1891 and lists assets and liabilities. The attorney is ALT. EuLrort with office and P O address in Friendship N Y.
An advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York as the cure for blood disorders and kidney diseases. It claims to purify the blood, strengthen the system, and support overall health.
Examinations for second and third grade certificates in Second Commissioner's District Allegany County occur in 1891 with dates and places listed. Second grade exams are set for Whitesville Friendship Andover on dates in September October November. First grade exams occur March 3 and dth Alfred Centre August 18 19 Wellsville. Examinations start at 9 a.m. Applicants for first grade must attend the first day. Stephen Pollard School Commissioner.
A large invoice for binding twine arrived at King’s Hardware Store, purchased at the lowest possible price and offered for sale at rock bottom cash figures.
Report notes Dawkins appears pale and anxious as doctors prepare a painful operation. Observers mention a porous plaster removal and concern over his condition amid ongoing tests and worry.
The article advises early harvest selection of fully mature dry ears to improve seed vitality and yield. It suggests bending stalk tops to mark chosen ears, storing in a dry place away from heat, and using small, less fertile plots to enhance vigor. It notes early ripening ears tend to impart vitality and explains avoiding moisture damage post-harvest.
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