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Newspaper
Friendship Weekly Register
Location
Friendship, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1889
Page
2
The article reviews canal taxes and equalization in New York State, arguing real estate bears most tax, city wealth escapes assessors, and canal taxes create inequality. It cites figures on county valuations, farm property declines, and press coverage, then lists local political candidacies and legislative sentiment across several counties.
Miss Hattie Pan ehard and many locals in town for church events. Community updates mention visits, birthdays, painting, auctions, and upcoming entertainments with several friends and families named.
Michael Clark advertises two houses for sale or rent near a good pasture north of Funeralships. Potential buyers or lessees are asked to inquire with J. M. Buano or A. Gi. Hixuan for particulars.
Property on North Depot street now owned by Rev. L A Stevens offered for sale. For particulars inquire of M W Porter cashier Citizens Nat Bank.
Property notices describe a single house and lot with three farms nearby. Read as an auction or sale listing likely referencing Nile New York and Whitwood areas with distinct acreages and owners Whitwood family.
A garbled notice advertises a chance for a young lady in Allegany County New York to obtain a jeweled American watch via a store in Friendship. It also promotes fertilizer and building materials from LW Hewitt and lists a public meeting in Friendship Town to discuss school district property and a purchase of new property.
The fragmentary OCR mentions horses and racing jargon with unclear names. It references possible horses like Clrdesdale and Fu and notes on bids, speeds, and breeding terms. The text is garbled and provides no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
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