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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1885

Page

4

Arrival and Departure of the Mails in East and West

The Evening Observer lists mail arrivals for Eastern and Western routes with times for arrive and depart. Stops include 8:30, 11:10, 1:46 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. for East, 5:30, 6:30, 7:00 a.m., 8:00 p.m. for South, plus connections to Southern Fredonia and other lines. The Evanxiconserver will be on sale at Maurice's confectionery counter and at Henry Weiler's pewsroom for non subscribers.

Fredonia T Defart Sap &. m Evanxixconserver Maurice Pewsroom Henry Weiler

Probabilities Signal Station Forecast for Lower Lakes

Weather bulletin from Washington Observatory predicts warmer, generally fair conditions with westerly winds becoming variable and rising barometer, then falling in the western portion. For Tuesday: warmer and partly cloudy with light rains expected for the lake region, middle states, and Ohio Valley.

Washinacron Observatory Lower Lakes Lake Region Middle States Ohio Valley

Willow Titwillow and a Erie Store Spring Millinery

A fragment mentions WS Gilbert and Sullivan opera The Mikado in the local page. The Erie Store highlights elegant spring millinery and new neckwear. Notices note council, rail work, and various local business updates with short items on weather, travels, and arrests.

Erie

Reading Tailor Offers Correct Styles For All Needs

Trade is reviving as railway ticket sales indicate. Judge Holstein adjourned the Ferrance vs Hutchinson case and Pease v. Hochm was heard. Knights of St George plan an April 23 concert and ball, with Dennis Toomey and Andrew Cameron touring for exhibitions. Twin birth at Lion and Front headlines. baptism by a Polander priest. William Mocker returns from New York with spring stock. Prof F W Krafft opens a music room in Buffalo. Abell and Teal return from a two week southern tour through major cities, pleased with the trip.

Holstein William Ferrance George Hutchinson Jane Pease Hiram Knights of St. George Dennis Toomey Haa Andrew Cameron Jamestown Silver Creek Cherry Creek Frank Langouski Lion and Front William Mocker New York F. W. Krafft Buffalo Oak At

Dress Rehearsal Operetta At Opera House Tonight

Tonight at the opera house a comic operetta Dress Rehearsal directed by Mrs Hills and Miss Alice Kidder features Miss Kidder as Pianist with a long cast list including Miss Jones, Mia A Chlis, and Miss Nottage. The Grove House Academy performance includes Princess of Grove and Cinderella scenes followed by a programme of overture, solo numbers, choruses, and a finale titled Oh How Jolly.

Sophotshs Martha Higgins Mary Janson Spitefal Nottie Pasha Bessie Harel Jarvey Prudence Prochback D. G. Alling Rosa Jennings Altea Alice Drown Hannah Neshia Kern Scane Grove House Academy Lela Rocantaug Sole Weber Rey

Sea lions arrive in Dun Kirk on Lake Shore train

Five large sea lions reached Dun Kirk on Lake Shore train No 9 at eight, stayed until between nine and ten, shipped from San Francisco under United States Express Company, bound for Reiche & Brother of New York. Confined in three crates, two in two boxes and one in the third, they bellowed and were fed on fish during their layover.

Dunkirk Lake Shore San Francisco United States Express Company Reiche & Hrother New York

V M C A Lyceum to discuss course of England in regard to Egypt

The V M C A Lyceum will meet tonight to discuss Englands policy toward Egypt. Mr J O Stili led the young mens Praise Meeting at the V M C A rooms Sunday afternoon with over fifty people in attendance.

England Egypt J. 0. Stili V.M.C. A

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Purity and Experience

Lowell apothecaries C. J. Hoodo advertise Hood's Sarsaparilla as prepared with thorough knowledge and practical experience. The text emphasizes purity honesty and reliability under the direction of those who originated it and notes continual observation to observe modern customs. Take the Onasnveer.

C. J. Hoodo Apothecaries Lowell Mass Hood

Post Lent Revels at Germania and Loder Balls

After Lent ends, social pleasure returns with two events last night. The Germania Society’s ball on Center Street attracted a modest crowd with Krafft’s music from ten to two and twenty four dances. The Loder Hose Company No 2 held its eighteenth annual ball at City Hall with Matteson providing music from ten until the small hours, praised for its social and financial success. A Westfield party hosted by the Misses Patterson honored two visiting Vassar classmates from our society’s circle.

Germania Germania Society Centerstreet Krafft Loder Hose Company, No. 2 Matteson Westfield Patterson Indy Vassar College

Polo Match Ends With Live Oaks Beating Dunkirks In Fredonia

A sizeable audience watched the polo game as the Live Oaks of Fredonia defeated the Dunkirks 2 to 1 after a long, disputed match. Key players included Sullivan and Wilt Everts for Dunkirk and Miller and Green for the Live Oaks.

Tink Dunkirks Fredonia John Madigan Dunkirk Bert Cullinan E. W. Rasa Prushaw Fred Keller Dundress Sullivan Wagner Capper Lackey W. Everts Edwards E. Everts Live Oaks Miller Mitchell Erwin Harrison Green Clothier Dunkirke Fredonias Dankirks Teary Osks Wilt Everts

Board of Education Meeting Minutes and Actions

The Board of Education met Monday evening April 6 with President Murray presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Bills were presented and ordered paid. A tax receiver request for a 30 day extension on school rolls was granted. The repairs committee was given more time to estimate basement laboratory fit-out costs. The superintendent's report for the month ending March 27 was filed. The secretary was directed not to burn gas except on special occasions. Monthly warrants for teachers and janitors were authorized. Meeting adjourned.

Board of Education Murray Holstein Messrs. Lascelles May Reed Finkel Lascelies Lascelles Uual

Outtuary notes multiple funeral notices in city paper

Funeral services for Mrs. Malvina Beggs were held at her Buffalo Street home Monday at 3 o'clock with large attendance. Rev. E. P. Adams led brief rites. Pallbearers included George L. Saunders and others. Interment at Forest Hill. Death notices for Miss Elva Allen, Joseph Fleming, and Harrison Thompson follow with brief details and inquests.

Malvina Beggs Buffalo Street Joseph Fleming Ermine Street Church of St. Hyacinthe Harrison Thompson Delanti Blood of Dunkirk

Easter Services Noted At City Presbyterian Church

In yesterday’s Observe the Easter services across city churches were mentioned but not all were reported due to space. The Presbyterian church at city hall featured a flower decked pulpit and a semicircle of potted plants. Rev. Adama delivered a practical sermon rather than an Easter one. The Onsenver Spotter quoted Joseph Nelson confirming the Buffalo and Fourth street Baptist church, previously thought insecure, has walls securely anchored and mechanics at work, making it one of the city’s safest buildings.

Presbyterian Church Mr. Adama Baptist Church Buffalo Fourth Streets Joseph Nelson Mechanica

Death by Own Action Near Brocton Overshadows Portland Area

Charles Anderson of Portland’s south town area died by hanging on Sunday after a morning routine at the Thayer farm. A coroner’s inquest found mental faculties impaired. he left a wife and five children. He had recently bought the Thayer farm for 50 down, with a 100 forfeiture if either party quit. Insurance figures and farm worries were noted amid community mourning.

The Observer Charles Anderson Brocton Portland Usal Thayer Jay Belknap Munger Ble Berry Anderton Heaven

Merchant Tailor Moves to Center Street Shop

Removal to Center Street as stock of merchant tailoring and gent's furnishing goods shifts to the former restaurant and sample-room space. The shop will be refitted with a new spring stock and opened for business in April 11. The cutting department will be overseen by Joseph Tyler, deemed a reliable Western New York cutter. The owner invites old friends and new customers to visit the new location.

Center Street Joseph Tyler New York Mocxgs

Farm for Sale Near Brocton Station West of Town

Four acre tract in cultivation with a well and a young grapevines orchard. Located eight miles west of Brocton Station. Will be sold cheap for cash. Enquire of Zr eal lows Daakith New York.

Brocton Station Daakith, N.Y

Ceiling Decorations and Renovation Influences Spring Work

H P Monroe promotes spring repairs with a wide stock of ceiling decorations and unique designs for ceilings ensuring a distinct look from neighbors. Offers backings, white-backs, flats, micas, and borders, plus room mouldings to fully renovate homes this season.

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