West NY News

Chautauqua County has a rich history filled with notable events that have contributed to its development and culture. From February 9 to 15, several significant occurrences have been documented over the years.

On February 9, 1871, the Methodist Camp Meeting Association was established in Mayville with plans to acquire land on Chautauqua Lake. This area would later become the site of the well-known Chautauqua Institution. In 1885, S.S. Peter and Paul’s Branch 77 of the Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association was organized in Jamestown. A Jamestown City Council meeting was stormed by communists in 1931, reflecting political unrest at the time. The county experienced extremely cold temperatures in 1934, reaching -36°F at Busti Mill and -25°F in Jamestown. The Green Farm fashion shop in Lakewood closed its doors in 2002.

February 10 marked the beginning of daily stage service between Erie and Buffalo in 1825, which passed through Chautauqua County and improved regional connectivity. The Westfield Union School was organized in 1868, providing educational opportunities for the community. In 1877, the Farmers' Club of Hanover was formed to support agricultural development. Jamestown observed Negro History Week for the first time in 1957. Demolition began on the Union National factory in Jamestown in 1997.

On February 11, Quince Converse pushed a barrel of flour from Jamestown to Frewsburg after losing a bet in 1873, creating a local legend. A memorial service for former President Woodrow Wilson took place at Wintergarden Theater in Jamestown in 1924. Leonard Lee brutally beat his housekeeper Mrs. Dorothy Ware to death in Kiantone in 1947. Dunkirk approved selling its municipal electrical distribution system to Niagara Mohawk via referendum that same year.

February 12 saw Cornplanter's passing near Chautauqua County at Cornplanter Grant in 1836; he was an important Native American leader. Summer cottages at Lakewood were burglarized during this period as early as1897; highlighting crime concerns.

The First Universalist Society of Sinclairville was formed on February13th1859 contributing towards religious diversity within region while Batcheler’s Boat Factory suffered destruction due fire marking significant loss industry wise around1900

On February14th1828First Baptist Church incorporated after breaking off from Busti Baptist Church back December previous year meanwhile bizarre accident occurred when bowling alley collapsed Fentonville nearly killing two men amidst much attention locals gave eventful day further down line grand concert hosted Busti climaxed week-long singing school music classes fostering engagement arts also preliminary meeting form Board Trade held evening laying foundation economic development city1914Baptist Church destroyed another instance devastating fire led rebuilding efforts community anew notable appointment Robert H Jackson assistant US attorney general milestone future Supreme Court Justice career alongside famed CBS television newsman Eric Severeid speaking sharing insights audience2013WCA Hospital conducted first robotic surgery marking advancement healthcare locally

Lastly February15th1900banquet Sherman House honored William Broadhead influential citizen immense impact recognized among peers1979arson attack set young Mathew Rivera resulted destruction yet again followed Andriaccio’s Restaurant opening taking over former DePonceau’s gas station becoming favorite eatery1982early morning murder Christopher Salzarullo Dunkirk shook entire community core reminding us rich history continues shape lives educational advancements milestones moments tragedy triumph alike throughout years gone past present times ahead alike