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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1885
Page
4
Arrivals and departures listed for multiple lines and stations. Local notices mention Krafft’s orchestra continuation, court postponements in Dunkirk, upcoming agricultural meeting in Cuba with Dr Edwards and Hon I W Seasions, and Dun kirks daily notices. Reads mix of schedules, ads, and brief local society items from April 9, 1895.
A partial weather bulletin notes rising temperatures and a northeast wind shift. It predicts Friday will be warmer with fair conditions across New England New York and the lower Great Lakes region.
At a church meeting a call was extended to Alfred E. Rose of Westfield to supply the Baptist pulpit. Rose preached here on the last two Sundays and is the current pastor of Westfield Baptist Church. He edits The Pulpit of Today. He will begin duties next Sunday morning in this city. The Westfield Republican notes his resignation as pastor and states he will supply Dunkirk.
Miss Emma Saunders gave a delightful party last evening for about thirty friends. The evening opened with dancing followed by progressive enclare and later a popular game called speculation. Refreshments were served after an hour of play and prizes for the games were handsome, leaving a lasting memory of a pleasant season event.
Etection of Loder Hose Company No 2 D F D at a hall meeting Wednesday night elected officers: President William T Kelly Vice-President Robert Styles Jr Secretary George McCarthy Treasurer Daniel Seannet Foreman John Cruiser First Assistant George Stafford Second Assistant Left over one month Delegates Lea Cruiser P J Clifford Lee Malking Lee Malkins Trustees John Cruiser J D OCon hoe P J Clifford Lee Malkins Daniel Scannell
The Turners defeated the Knights of St. Aloysius in a roller rink polo match Wednesday night in a closely contested game. Officials included referee John Sullivan with Turners judges Louis Hahn and William Marbour and Knights judges Bert Cullinan and Ed. Madigan. The Knights opened scoring at two minutes, Turners answered with two goals by nineteen and six minutes respectively, and play ended after three minutes of scoreless exchange with the Turners declared winners under the three-out-of-five rule.
Editor Willard A. Cobb of the Lockport Journal argues the Tontine investigating committee from Chautauqua and Monroe counties is unfairly maligned by city papers. He defends Williams of Chautauqua, Raines of Rochester, and rural members as capable beyond the “spring tokens” stereotype. He predicts Albany will reveal committee members spent time in the metropolis beyond sightseeing.
A party from Dun kirkers led by A. Beutter of the Gun Club crossed Cattaraugus Creek to an island and found a large flock of ducks. Albert understocked on ammunition and sent Gib. Smith for more powder. On return Beutter yelled that the ducks were all wooden doacks, signaling a fraud.
Euripides Club approved a charity repeat of Kathleen Mavourneen to be staged Monday night at Columbus Hall. The meeting cited urgent requests from members and expected large attendance due to charitable purpose and club backing.
Sir Knights of Dunkirk Commandery No. 40 K T held a regular conclave and elected officers for the ensuing year. Commander J Wilton, Generalissine W C ieymermann Junior, Captain General BR Gifford, Prelate W Finkel, Treasurer F W Raikes, Recorder B L Ilarrison, Senior Warden Clark Bloss, and Junior Warden were named in the roll.
Deputy United States Marshal Reynolds and Commissioner Waite handle cases Saturday as Charlea Shater of Frederonia faces peddling liquor without a license. Lee Smith of this city was brought to Buffalo on liquor selling charges but discharged after justification is found.
For sale 8 acres of cultivable land 3 miles west of Brocton Station along Main Street. Includes a house barn and a good well with one acre of young grapes and a fine orchard. Cash buyers only inquire of WH Zimmerman Donakirk New York. Also note Manhattan Hotel offers convenient location at Broadway Canal Lispenard Streets for travelers to New York.
The second annual report for the year ending Sept 1984 notes the Dunkirk and Fredonia street railroad as 3.4 miles long with four foot ten inch gauge, five passenger cars, and eight horses and mules. Travel time averages 35 minutes. Capital stock $75,000, $52,650 subscribed. Receipts $10,075.30, passenger receipts $6,763.16. Expenditures $9,612.85 with $5,400.85 for maintenance and $4,212 for 8 percent stock dividend. Freight carried 189 tons. passengers 80,080. Total cost $346,603.29.
Real estate transfer records from Mlayville and surrounding townships show multiple deeds filed with the county clerk. Transfers include variants of Heitkamp interests in Clymer and other land parcels in Sherman Harmony Cherry Creek and Pomfret with amounts ranging from 313 to 5 000 dollars.
The Women's Auxiliary Society continues productive cooperation with the YMCA. A book reception is announced to organize a boys library, boosting YMCA room use to attract young men. A joint executive meeting was held with substantial turnout, but the directors were underrepresented and adjourned to next Tuesday.
Wa A Moorer announces removal of his merchant tailoring and gents furnishing business to the former restaurant and sample room near the fire hall on Center street. The shop will be refitted with a new spring stock and opening set for April 11, under the supervision of Joseph Tyler, noted as a reliable cutter in Western New York. He invites old friends and new customers to visit the new place.
Stanger than Fiction reports that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures consumption in usefully advanced stages, praised as a superior pectoral and alterative. The piece notes the Manhattan Hotel in New York, rebuilt and fire safer, with European plan and modern comforts for travelers arriving by rail or steamship lines.
Advertisement text warns biliousness is common with bitter taste foul breath coated tongue sick headache dizziness and loss of appetite. It claims severe consequences if untreated and says Food's Sarsaparilla can prevent fever or premature death and is a positive cure, sold by all druggists.
A Jersey City health official quotes skepticism toward a Liebig Company extract claiming to ease painful periods and female weaknesses. The statement notes the colorless product is of questionable value while praising a different preparation. The document reflects early 20th century medical advertising rhetoric from the Board of Health and Vital Statistics.
P. Monroe advertises spring repairs and improvements offering ceiling decorations, unique wallpaper designs, mouldings, paints, brushes, and shades. Highlights include custom ceiling work, a wide range of wallpapers from brown-back to micas, and 75 cent shades on a spring balance roller. The ad emphasizes quality workmanship and season preparations.
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