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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1885
Page
8
The Evening Observer notes the issue will be kept for sale at Maurice Loeh’s confectioners store and also at Henry Weiler’s saloon. It indicates non subscribers can obtain the issue immediately on publication day April 11, 1685 at Onsavatong signal station.
A fragmented Dunkirk page mixes a late 1800s Lincoln tribute with bustling local ads. Notices reference a memorial, police and court items, theater tickets, and a flood of shop promos from F D Matteson Co, Oakley, Lyon Brothers, and Buffalo One Price Clothing Store, plus train and street gossip.
The cleared lot on Lion street awaits excavation once frost leaves the ground. Rudolph Moldenhauer builds at Buffalo and Third corner as a marble works and stone ware house with L Gunther as builder. frame up today, expected two weeks to finish a 40 by 56 feet one story wood structure. The Sacred Heart priest’s house on Railroad avenue nears occupancy as carpets are laid and Father Frey moves in. Mrs Lechner nears completion of a new residence behind her shop on Second street.
Beecher and Lacey of Front street bottling works begin bottling Stoddarts Buffalo mead a healthy refreshing beverage. The Buffalo street bottling works will resume operations immediately under E J Roberts and H L Roberts partnership. Only beer will be bottled.
The funeral for Mrs. John K. Patterson will be held at two oclock tomorrow afternoon at her home on Central Avenue, with Rev. Crane officiating. A tribute praised her as a loving mother and gentle wife, noting her life reflected virtue and faith as she joined the angels in heaven.
The Westfield endorsement of the County Democratic Committee secured Jerome La Due for postmaster to succeed Frank A. Hall, late editor of the Westfield Republican. His appointment was made by the President yesterday. La Due is an insurance agent, brother-in-law of Henry C. Kingsbury Reg., and son-in-law of W. R. Wells.
Miss Clifford has placed a stereopticon set with twelve views and thirteen copies of the Norther Christian Advocate at the Y M C A rooms. Rev Mr Rose, the Baptist church’s new supply, is expected to speak at the Young Men’s Song Service tomorrow at four, read by Secretary H Ednon. A Bible class is scheduled for 2 P M in the Y M C A rooms.
Rev. Alfred E. Rose will preach morning and evening at First Baptist. Prof. F. W. Krafft continues leading music at St. Marys. Tomorrow at 4 PM a Young Men’s Song Service will be held at the YMCA rooms, all young men invited.
The ladies of the M E church announce a Warm Sugar Social in church parlors on Wednesday evening next April 15. A musical programme will be a feature. The invitation is general and extends to all. bring friends.
Transfers of real estate in Portland, Dunkirk, Fredonia, and surrounding areas listed with grantees and grantors. Notable entries include George Wiegle to Theodore Moss in Portland for 6000 dollars and Jobo Dudley to Charlotte Morse in Portland for 2260 dollars. Other deeds involve Clinton Fletcher, Nelson J. Clark, Albert N. Woodcock, Selah Wilmarth, and multiple properties across Westfield Carroll Gerry and Dunkirk.
Visitors in town include D McConnell and J Abaex of McConnell and Company who owned the Hornellsville door and blind factory burned two weeks ago. Talks with D Wright & Company over selling the business continue, with decisive action not yet taken. A citizens meeting last night urged rebuilding, seeking $10,000 in subscriptions to retain the firm.
The Oyster Lesser notes Dunkirk ends its oyster season with slower trade than last year. Principal dealer C. Jones reports handling and selling 2086 gallons since last September 8. He serves a large city retail trade and outside jobbing, mostly with G. J. McGrath and Co's champion Baltimore oysters. Ice blockades around Chesapeake Bay hindered stock during peak holiday demand.
Local farmers and dairy workers organize a board of trade to sell butter, cheese, eggs, and farm produce. Sales occur every Wednesday, with the opening on April 15 in the large cheese house of F. W. Edmunds near the depot. No cartage on goods. a car stands beside the building on sale days.
The trial of Charles Burlingham for stabbing Martin O Connell closed this morning. The defense offered no testimony while witnesses O Connell James O Connell Mrs O Connell and Dr Alling testified for the plaintiff. The physician said the wound was not dangerous unless inflammation developed. Judge Durrell ordered Burlingham held for the grand jury on a second degree assault charge with $500 bail.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula by cleansing the blood of impurities. It asserts thousands testify to its wonders and urges purchase from druggists.
A 1885 spring advertisement by Monroe brothers promotes ceiling decorations wall papers and mouldings for home upgrades. It highlights unique ceiling designs and a full range of paints brushes kalsomine and shades from H P Monroe I P Monroe H F Monroe and J P Monroe, stressing quality work and season preparations.
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