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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1885
Page
4
A midnights tribute to Lincoln appears beside bustling Dun kirk ads and local news. Notices report shops with new goods, sales, and fashion, plus train delays and street scenes. Local figures such as Mr. Newell win suits, while Cadet drills, hotel parlor meetings, and theater tickets anchor a day of commerce and memory.
The lot of John Green on the east side of Lica street is cleared ready for excavation. Rudolph Moldenhauer builds a two story brick corner on Buffalo and Third, to be marble works and warehouse with L Gunther as builder. frame up today and finishing in two weeks. one story wood ten by fifty. Shred Heart priest’s house on Railroad avenue nearly ready for occupancy with carpets being laid. Father Frey to move in. Mrs Lechner nearing completion of a new residence behind her shop on Second street. Messrseccher & Lacey’s Front street bottling works begin putting up Stoddart Buffalo mead. buffalo mead touted as healthy and refreshing. bottling works on Buffalo street to resume immediately under E J Roberts and H L Roberts, bottling only beer.
Obituary notes the funeral for Mrs Jobo EK Patterson will be at 2:30 PM tomorrow at her Central Avenue home, with Rev. Crane officiating. A personal tribute by an acquaintance praises her as a loving mother and gentle wife, recalls lost plans, and affirms her bright soul joining the angels.
The County Democratic Committee secured Jerome La Due of Westfield for the postmaster role, succeeding Frank A. Hall. La Due, an insurance agent, is related by marriage to Heary Kingsbury Eny and to 8. V. R. Wells. The appointment was made by the President yesterday.
At the rink tonight several attractions draw crowds. The fat man's mile race features five entrants weighing 983 251 2474 229 and 227 pounds. A quarter hour of bike riding by Frank Adama follows, with music afterward. In Fredonia, the Live Oaks and Fenner Grays played last night with Live Oaks winning one goal and the Fenners scoring three. Mrs. James Kane, on Second and Robin, hosted a surprise 49th birthday party with about 50 women presenting amber glassware as tokens of esteem.
Miss Clifford contributed twelve stereopticon views to Use Your Men's Christian Association for round 8. She sent thirteen copies of the Northern Christian Advocate. Rev. Mr. Rose, new Baptist church supply, is expected to speak at the Young Men's Song Service tomorrow afternoon at four, read by Secretary H. Edson. A Bible class will be held Sunday afternoon at the YMCA rooms.
Rev Alfred E Rose preaches morning and evening at First Baptist Church. Prof F W Kraghf continues music at St Marys Church. Tomorrow at 1 PM a Young Men's Song Service will be held at the YMC rooms. All young men invited.
The ladies of the M E church plan a Warm Sugar Social at the church pillars on Wednesday evening next April 15. A musical programme will feature the event. The invitation is general and all are urged to attend with friends.
Transfers show multiple parcel deeds in Portland Sherman Dunkirk Westfield Gerry and nearby towns. Notable moves include John Dudley to Charlotte Morse for 2350 dollars and Pulaski Bull to John Bull for 8500 dollars. Other entries list buyers and prices ranging from 459 to 13500 dollars.
McConnell and J S Abnex of McConnell & Company visited yesterday amid reports their sash, deer and blind factory in Harvelieville burned two weeks ago. They aim to buy D Wright & Company to revive business. Thornellsville citizens press rebuilding with a $10,000 drive, appointing a committee to solicit subscriptions to retain the firm.
The Dunkirk oyster season ends with slower trade than last year though many oysters were handled. Principal dealer I C Jones sold 2086 gallons since last September 5 and ran extensive retail work plus some jobbing. He stocked H J McGrath Co champion brand noted as best from Baltimore, while ice blockades in Chesapeake Bay caused stock shortages during peak demand around holidays.
Farmers and dairymen in the area organize the Sherman Board of Trade to sell butter, cheese, eggs, and farm products. Weekly sales will be held on Wednesdays, with the board opening for business on April 15 in the large cheese house of F. W. Edmunds near the depot. No cartage on goods, stage at the side of the building. Members invited to attend.
The Burlingham stabbing trial closed with no defense testimony. Plaintiff called O Connell O Connell James O Connell Mrs O Connell and Dr Alling. The wound was not dangerous unless inflammation risked severity. Judge Durrell bound Burlingham over to the grand jury on second degree assault in 8500 bond.
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood to cure scrofula by attacking the root of the evil. It touts thousands of testimonials and claims the remedy purifies the vital fluid, available at drugstores.
In SPRING 1885 repairs and improvements are advised for good work at low cost. P Monroe offers unique ceiling decorations with custom designs ensuring your ceiling differs from neighbors. Also supplies brown backs, white backs, flats and micas wall paper with borders. Mouldings include bead moulding for ceilings.
H P Monroe advertises cornice poles including ebonized cherry ash and brass, foldingdoor poles, cornice hooks and drapery chains. Paints, glazes, varnishes of all colors in any quantity, brushes and kalsomine materials. Sells shaded window coverings with dyed Holland shades, fixtures, trim and spring balance rollers.
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