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Newspaper
Friendship Weekly Register
Location
Friendship, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1889
Page
7
Local notes mix politics, commerce, church events, and social tidbits from Friendship and vicinity. Includes school and temple activities, repairs and auctions, new goods at Graham Robinsons, farm notes, thefts, weather hints, and upcoming entertainments plus election aftermath reflections.
Within two weeks subscriptions to the REGISTER totaling multiple donors have been received and credited. Names include Ed Foster J HW Lanning Rev T W Grimt Phillips W Mulken GL Davidson Mrs H Jones Y Benjarm u W L Krew Oscar Burdick Dr BC Hyde A WL Wyman H Bullard L B Colwell Philips Grove Gillett HK Bullard Norris Crandall R Stebbing E If Alvord B Stebbing J W Poster B Wood F GW Carryer FF Miockley.
The Board of Supervisors of Allegany County will hold its annual meeting at the Court House in Belmont on Monday November 11 1899. All persons with claims against the county must present them in proper form verified by October 29 1889. Charles Stillman Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Belmont.
The Delmont Post notes Browning and Vein Fleet lines as proscribed views on prohibition and party leads. The Friendship town tally shows T El Beecher receiving a vote while Solzaire Greenbacker lauds Allegany voters. The All County Republican slate cups the cheers with a grand old party motto.
O A Woop announces to the people of Friendship and vicinity that he remains at his old stand on Depot 81 selling Salt-rising Yeast, Graham and Rye Breads, Fine Confectionery and Cigars. Taffy is made daily.
Special sale items include 1000 yards Nashua R fine brown sheetings, Nottingham Lace Curtains by the yard and by the pair, ladies wool hose, cloaks, and men and boys clothing. Prices cut to 7s point quantities, with numerous bargains and stock details varying by item.
Personal mentions include Miss Mary Britton visiting Olean, Mrs. Alice Miller arriving in Friendship, and Rev W H McGlauffin leaving Cuba for Oshkosh. Several locals attend events, subscribe, or plan moves, with editor interactions and small-town social notes across multiple towns and dates.
Mrs J H Giles of Everett Pa describes years of kidney and gravel troubles. After trying physicians without relief she moved to Rondout New York and began using Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. A few words tell the result she is now perfectly well and happy.
A local retailer announces a complete stock of boots and shoes including Prince Albert Suits, business suits in sacks and cutaways, and fine kids outfits. The ad invites examination of the stock and highlights latest styles and quality.
An advertisement extols a wide range of footwear including Hough and Ford Bennett and Barnard and P. W. Miner Shoes for men women and children plus rubber goods. The copy invites customers to visit the store to see the stock and be convinced that money is well spent.
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