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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1890
Page
2
For Justice of Sessions LEWIS H. ACKERMAN of Willing is listed and for Member of Assembly ADDISON S. THOMPSON of New Hudson is named.
The article profiles Warren B. Hooker of Fredonia, Addison S. Thompson, Daniel D. Gardiner, Dawson D. Dickson, and Stephen Pollard as top Republican candidates. Hooker is described as a popular 34 year old, Thompson as a proven lawmaker, Gardiner as an honest longtime county treasurer, Dickson as a young superintendent candidate, and Pollard as Wellsville’s school principal and educator.
The piece lauds the Republican nominating conventions for Bolivar Belmont and Willing selecting capable men for office. It highlights principal candidates for local schools and a Justice of Sessions, noting experience, integrity, and broad support from scholars, patrons, and party loyalists.
The Republican Convention for the 28th district in Ithaca nominated Col. Henry T. Noyes of Seneca county. Born in Yates county, he trained as a farmer, left college near graduation, and served in the 148th New York Volunteers rising quickly. After the war he became a successful Seneca county businessman and was elected mayor of Seneca Falls by over 200 votes, likely leading his ticket this fall.
By a 152 to 81 vote the house approved the tariff bill as agreed by the conference committee. It is probable Congress will adjourn tomorrow.
Allegany Republicans renominate Addison S Thompson for the assembly praising his efficient service in the last term. Thompson won last year over three opponents with a 1509 plurality and is expected to increase support as a farmer and businessman who understands local interests.
The Belmont born educator Stephen J. Pollard, 30, a Wellsville Brooklyn school principal with a State certificate, is nominated by a district wide Republican movement. Support cites his teaching success, strong character, and episcopal church ties, promising a higher standard for district schools and a Republican majority.
G. F. Tiffany of Fredonia 8 C. Green of Cattaraugus and John McEwen of Allegany were reappointed to the congressional committee for the ensuing year at the recent convention.
Warren B. Hooker, a 34 year old lawyer and farmer’s son from Perrysburg, is described as a popular, un factioned Republican with a record on the board of supervisors. He studied law in Forestville, practiced in Tacoma, and later established himself in Fredonia, earning recognition for success in law and business ventures. The Olean Times says his nomination unites the party and reflects his character and ability.
A senate committee on woman suffrage reports a resolution to amend the constitution granting women the right to vote. The report argues prejudice and custom deny women, but men would share the same logic if roles were reversed, urging the spirit of the constitution to require equal suffrage for women.
Senator Fassett departed Elmira Sunday evening for New York to remain through October. He played an active role in the recent congressional race in his county and won by several lengths.
The senate passed a bill barring the use of the mails to transmit lottery tickets, a move described as the destruction of the lottery business in the United States and a welcome outcome by supporters.
The piece outlines the new ballot law guidance with registration steps and penalties. It notes the three registry meetings in noncity areas, posting the list at polling places, and voter eligibility rules. A farm threshing accident near Allegany ends in a boy’s death, with a grisly account from the Olean Democrat.
Village items report visits by E O Rogers and Cuba residents, church services, a Baptist social, and local calls. News covers fairs, school institutes, stock premiums, frost damage, training races, home building, obituaries, and a trotting stallion stake with $5,000 consideration.
The Oil Men's Trotting Association schedules its third annual meeting at the village driving park on Wednesday Oct 8. Fifteen horses are entered for races described as rare sport and the day promises lively competition with free grounds admission.
Here and There notes Conductor Jared T. Turrell of the Attica branch of the New York Central railroad remains at his post at over 80 years old. He has served since 1854 and the branch is sometimes called Turrel's road. Charles L. Wilder of Wilder & Millett, Cuba liverymen, dies. The Wilder family were pioneer Allegany County settlers. A Wilder brother has long worked with the Erie railway. President Harrison and family return to Washington from Cresson Springs, Pa. Gen J N Knapp predicts Republicans gain six assemblymen in upcoming election. Read the Dispatch great premium offer on the fourth page.
Eli Rose, about 80, vanished after going to pick blackberries near his home a mile and a half from South Wales on September 15. His family found a partly filled berry pail. roughly 20 villagers searched the area for him, with suspicions of foul play existing.
The establishment advertises best rigs and good horses with reasonable charges. It promises first class service and satisfactory patronage, continuing at the old stand on West Water Street.
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