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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1885
Page
4
Probabilities signal station reports warmer, fair weather with westerly winds. Tuesday looks warmer and partly cloudy with light rains in the Lake region and Ohio valley. Various local items note church events, schools opening, social gatherings, and community briefings including articles on gloves, oil prices, and upcoming dances.
Charles Burlingham of Wellsville faces stabbing charges after a confrontation on Robin Street in Dunkirk ending with Martin O Connell being stabbed beneath the ribs. The assailant says self defense. O Connell is seriously but not fatally injured. Burlingham was arrested near Minnis Lautenslager’s home and arraigned with trial set for Wednesday.
Droores April 6 Special to the Observer Charles Anderson a prosperous farmer four miles south of Brocton committed death by own action by hanging Sunday April 5 He had recently bought the James Thayer farm and later sought to buy off but failed Worry over the deal is thought to have unsettled his mind He went to his barn about 10 oclock A M and was found dead about noon Coroner Munger notified Deceased a native of Sweden served in the Union Army and was a member of G A R Post 292 Brocton He left a wife and several children and lived in comfortable circumstances.
Frank Adams on a bicycle and Thos Dona van on skates raced Saturday night. Dona van won after Adams hit the rink side and fell near a lap. Adams’ exhibition riding on a 54 inch wheel impressed spectators. Tonight polo features Sunkirk s versus Live Oaks replacing McDonalds and James towns.
Removal to Center Street announced as Was. H. Meorgn relocates entire stock of merchant tailoring and gentlemen's furnishing goods to former restaurant and sample room space on Counter Street. Refitting, spring goods arrive, opening set for April 11. Cutting department to be supervised by Joseph Tyler, noted reliable cutter in Western New York, with old friends and many customers expected at the new address.
Social events note that the Germania Gesang Verein will host a hall event on Center Street with good music and a assured good time. The Knighta of St. George plan a concert and ball on April 33 with an enjoyable programme including a play. Tickets for the ball become valid after the concert.
48 acre farm three miles west of Brocton Station on Main Road with house barn and good well. One acre of young grapes and four fine orchards. Cash sale cheap. Enquire Wa Zimmermann 107 Dunkirk N Y. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery advertised as cure for consumption with numerous testimonials. Elmire woolen mill bought by F Hatha Way to start April 18 with seventy hands.
Easter Sunday brought sunny skies and warmth with large congregations. Knights Templar Dunkirk Commandery held a 3:30 service with a choir and officers. St Johns St Mary's and Sacred Heart churches featured elaborate floral displays, high masses, and extended choirs.
Fredonia resident Jobo Miller confronts a secret wedding between his fifteen year old daughter and a local farm hand twenty six. After discovering the couple headed to Dunkirk, authorities halted the plan and the man was arrested on abduction charges. The girl later produced a certificate proving marriage. The couple fled toward Hornellsville after a fourth train departure.
Constable Michael Keough enforces laws against selling immature veal. Abel Dye and son of Hanover were found with a large quantity of veal, fled in a wagon to police headquarters, were chased through Center street to Seventh Street, and avoided capture. Warrants for selling veal and cruelty to animals were sworn out and will be prosecuted.
Morning prayer at St Johns Episcopal Church preceded the annual parish officers election. Result: Wardens T C Jones and B Jackson. vestry members Rathbun Alllog J Ventrymen. incumbents Whittlesey and Whittlesey listed among vote recipients.
A. P. Monroe promotes ceiling decorations, wallpaper, borders, and mouldings for spring renovations. He emphasizes custom ceiling designs, affordable options, and high quality work to refresh homes. Monroes advertises Bead Moulding and full assortments for complete house renovations.
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