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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1885
Page
4
Fragmentary notes report mail arrivals and departures for Bejaxt, Fredonla, and western routes with times around 1230 and 1900 hours. Destination codes 7510 yp and 015-T appear without full context.
The forecast indicates fair weather with slightly colder temperatures and westerly winds. For Thursday, fair conditions are shown across the Atlantic district and the lake region.
The piece opens with a translated fragment of The Lorelei by Heine, followed by a colonial-era list of local notices from the Erie Store and Dunkirk area. Items include shop updates, travel notes, personal movements, rental and sale ads, and brief community news such as repairs, appointments, and a crackdown on youths jumping on streetcars.
In Squire Holstein's court the egg of Lutted va. Pierce, a civil debt case, has been adjourned. Crow & Eigen vs. Mra. Langdon on an account has been heard and the court reserves decision. Dune Peace vs. Werman Boehm adjourned until the 7th. Burlesque Dress Rehearsal by Mrs. Hills and Miss Kidder at Opera House April 7 tickets 25 cents. City property and Center street improvements urged. John Glenn to begin brick building on Lion Street. 60 000 bricks hauled. plans by Michael O'Donovan. Spirtualism anniversary observed with upcoming Cassadaga picnic and camp-meetings. St Libbie Watson to attend. Abell and Teal in New Orleans enjoying Creole sights. weather nicer than Dunkirk. Lake Shore Freight Office promotions update. Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Hutt, Thayer noted. Assembly debates on life insurance and state accounts proceed. Lockport charter favorable. Dr J. B. Chace dies in Corry after 1861 move. funeral held. posthumous burial in Chautauqua county. Easter religious service planned by Dunkirk Commandery K T at Masonic Hall. Lost brown dog sought. rewards offered for return to F. S. Edwards or Edwards Greenhouses.
Dunkirk polo team visited Fredonia for the second match of a three game series against the Fenner Grays. Despite a sparse crowd the Dunkirk players showed steady skill, winning 3 to 2 with goals by Sullivan and others, while the Grays delayed play and had banished nets. The Dunkirk win secures the series as the remaining third game was not played.
Albany dispatch quotes M on Dr. Williams opposition to the Dunkirk charter bill. Assemblyman Williams is wary of 113 provisions and doubts a five supervisor grab will pass. Horton remains opposed and Case’s letters are seen as overreaching. chances of the objectionable provision becoming law appear slim.
The Y M C A Lyceum held its second meeting with higher attendance. Secretary J. J. James resigned and J. G. Nussbaum was elected secretary. A motion supported property suffrage. a tie left to the group, which favored the negative. Debates on educational versus property qualifications were planned with assigned speakers and essays.
The season’s millinery shows dressy styles with small graceful bonnets and high garnitures. French artificial flowers and velvet blooms lead, with silver lace beads and feather trims in bold colors. Wide lace, ribbons, and braids offer endless combinations for every taste and purse.
L L Crocker dies in Buffalo amid cold snap. Sala marca sees ten below. Oleao contemplates forming a military company. Allegany Sunday-school union set for Angelica on March 25 with limited fire protection in Cattaraugus. J L Grandin gifts Tidioute with Florida curiosities. A Utica variety company performed at the state asylum for inmates. Joseph Tork pledges forty shares in Salamanca’s liberal school building. A Lake Keuka wine cellar fire was checked by wine. water scarce. Geo Hatch near Lockport bitten by a dog. leg wounds threaten infection. Prof Edward Burgess, son of C Burgess, to lecture botany at Johns Hopkins. Houghton seminary marks 70th anniversary. Munro co. nerrend Deight noted.
Wa. H. Mocxer announces relocation of his entire stock of merchant tailoring and gent's furnishing goods to the former Testaurant and sample-room near the fire hall on Center street. The shop will be refitted and stocked with spring goods and open by April 11. Joseph Tyler will personally supervise the cutting department. Mocxer invites old friends and new patrons to visit.
98 acres of cultivable land 3 miles west of Brocton Staten on Main road. Includes house, barn, good well, one acre of young grapes and a fine orchard. Sold cheap for cash. Inquire WMZtumerwaxn, 10w2 Dunkirk, N.Y. Siox Heapacus. Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed to cure headaches and restore health. Sold by druggists. 100 Doses One Dollar.
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