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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1885
Page
4
A lively Dunkirk and Erie area notice page lists fashion updates from F. D. Matteson Co and Oakley with hats silks and shirts plus new carpet remnants. It notes local happenings from church choirs, dances, and milling talks to streetcar plans and upcoming confirmations at Trinity Dunkirk and Fredonia churches.
A correspondent writes Mea Johanna Listen formerly of Dunkirk died at Vil City on the 14th. She was a widow with two children and an orphan she helped raise. Her many virtues shone in her daily life and Christian character. The piece reflects on death, faith, and a hoped reunions in heaven.
Father Frey of Sacred Heart church has moved into a brick parsonage beside St. George school on Railroad Avenue. Designed by Capt. Curtis, the four bedroom two story residence features a parlor, office, sanctum, heated by school power, stained glass, cherry wood mantels, and gilt ceilings. Local artisans and congregants contributed fittings and a porcelain set as a housewarming gift. The house is praised as suitable and convenient.
Circulars from major grain dealers report a volatile market with no fixed prices for the near future. D F Foomer of Lion Street notes flour has surged 75 cents to a dollar per barrel in a week due to late spring, poor crop condition, and fears of European war. He predicts flour prices will keep rising as demand grows to cover deficits.
The Methodist church ladies hosted a social last night with a large turnout. Supper featured warm maple sugar in various forms. The Apollo Club performed four selections while the Hogers included J Eaton H Tarr S Babcock W Graves and Elliott with Prof Elliott on organ. Receipts totaled about $25 and attendees found the evening highly enjoyable.
Carmi Daily sold his house and seven acres on East Main street Fredonia to Charles F Tolles of Dunkirk who will move in April 21. Tolles has lived on Front street. Rev A LeRoy has rented a Fredonia home and moved with his family. The Central Avenue house is now in the possession of E D Salyer.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for severe skin conditions without surgery. It directs readers to Pemphietant references and notes a location at 663 Main Street in Buffalo.
A southerly breeze and warm weather widened the lake ice exposing a large opening where the winter fishermen camped. The crack stretches far into the lake, yielding a scenic but dangerous view as ice rots and may break up with an east wind. Only a few fishermen risk the unsafe ice, catching limited amounts, while others stay ashore. One fisherman, Helwig, learned ice rot firsthand after a bar slipped from his grip and disappeared into the lake.
The Knights of St. Aloysius defeated the Social Turners in a tight polo match referee John Sullivan officiated. Extants and Turners displayed strong play with early goals from Knights at thirteen minutes and Turners at twelve, followed by Knights’ third at ten. The half hour game leaves the series tied two to one in favor of the Turners, next contest set for Wednesday night.
ML writes to the Fredonia Censor praising Dr. Williams for a strong speech in favor of woman suffrage. He argued the grave, historic struggle toward equal rights, noting conservatism’s resistance and the progress of civilization. The Doctor is hailed by both ladies and colleagues as a champion for the cause.
The warm sun today sent steam from the earth and the streets. Geese migration was noted with a belated flock passing low over the city on its way to the lake. In the Chapin block rents have risen about 60 percent, forcing many tenants to seek other quarters.
H P Monroe offers ceiling decorations, mouldings, cornice poles, and a full line of wall papers including brown and white backs, borders, and shades. Paints, brushes, kalsomine, alabastine, and materials to finish walls and woodwork are sold with a claim of high quality and custom designs for 1865 spring repairs.
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