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Cattaragus W. R. Convention
held at Ellicotville Friday Dec. 29[th?]

Some 5 towns represented, being
Ellicottville, Otto, Great Valley,
Lttle Valley, & Gowanda --

Some 60 persons present, in
the P.M. __ 300 in the evening -
Mrs. Matilda G. Howe wife of Judge
Howe served as President

The day very cold, snowy & blowy
sleighing very poor - Mrs. S. Ann
F. Allen of Otto, Waverly Post-Office
was present - an intelligent woman
served as Clerk --

Saturday went to Olean, could not get
a Church, School House or Academy
to speak in, The Landlord Mr. Com-
stock gave the use of his Dining Hall
for Sunday evening - had the room
filled - rather drew upon the Methodist
Watch meeting - John Collins formerly
of Rochester an Insurance man interested
himself considerably - Miss Richmond
spoke at Great Valley - stopped with
James Phelps - had a good time -

Monday 1st Jan. Went on to Friend-
ship - stopped at Mr. Kings Hotel - had
a large meeting in Academy Hall -
Miss R. went on to Angelica -