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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1885
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR captures arrival and departure times for several trains or routes with numbers and initials. The legible elements include a 710 p.m. departure and 8:00 p.m. or a.m. times, plus names like DEFANT and TREDONIA. The text resembles a timetable fragment with unclear destinations.
The report notes unsettled conditions near the Great Lakes with pair weather clearing in extreme portions and northwest winds that shift to variable as temperatures rise and barometer falls in the east. Thursday outlook calls for warmer fair weather across Atlantic coast districts, the lower lake region, Ohio and Tennessee valleys.
Dunkirk readers receive a blend of political verse, theater and business notices. The issue lists local figures like Mr. Oran Smith and Mr. Hawkey visiting Buffalo, announces the Dunkirk and Warren pay car arrival, and notes theatre and music instruction by Prof. Baker. It also covers river ice conditions, ship traffic, and upcoming civic events.
The document records an ongoing process where Distress remains administrator up to a specified date and an upcoming execution in his own name. Scattered OCR text references numbers and names, with unclear context but indicating formal authority and dates in a legal or administrative setting.
Mr John L Conklin of Dunkirk married Miss Maggie Wolpurt at Westheld Catholic church Tuesday morning Father Leddy officiated with mass at 1030. Bridesmaid Kate Wolpurt and best man John B Murphy accompanied a reception in the bride's home with guests from Dunkirk and nearby towns. The couple will establish a home on Third Street.
The Senate approved the Pomtret school bill by Dr Williams and Horton’s proposal to divide Chautauqua county into three school districts. Debate included Williams opposing taxing Vassar College within Poughkeepsie city limits as unjust and unworthy. Committee vote 7 to 0 against the tax bill. Van Allen to report adversely.
Transactions show multiple property transfers in Dunkirk Sheridan Arkwright Kiantone Villenova and Busti. Buyers include Joseph B Dawkins Emily M Huyck Frank B Huyck Wm L Carpenter Frederick Knoll and others with prices ranging from 860 to 143732 dollars. Names include Dawkins Huyck Wilson Roe Agnew Mace Wentworth Scott and Smith.
The Y M C A Lyceum met in the gym last night with good attendance. The debate on Hescivad concluded that the cause of temperance is not advanced by a third party movement. Next week’s topic to be Fervfard that fire is more destructive than water. Henry J. Kills resigned as treasurer and Simon P. Winters was elected to succeed him. Herbert Clare was chosen secretary after J G Musabaumer resigned.
The Knights of Pything Drill Corps will assemble Thursday at 7.30 pm in Mehan'a block on Lion Street, Damon's Dancing Academy, per order of Stax Heapache. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for sick headache relief in testimonial. 100 cases sold at one dollar. St. James Hotel Batavia changes hands to Capt. O. C. Parker after remodels. Mr A Collins previously ran it as Quill. Read Monroe's on this page.
A Tuesday night attendance at the rink featured many in home made costumes such as sailors jockeys clowns and patriotic outfits. Notables included Miss Baldwin Miss Roberts and Miss Taylor in pink while Mr Lackey and Prof Adams stood out. A grind er machine arrived to smooth the floor and will be used this afternoon. Friday's entertainment will feature a Maypole and a future match sees Friendship face the Dunkirks with a cross sticks contest planned.
Weoleyville Pa Grange No 226 held its annual open meeting January 8 1885 installing officers for the year. Rankin of Phillipsville grange acted as deputy. About 100 visitors attended. After dinner master Warfell spoke with Rankin Orton and others. Ten new members were added in six months. A March 12 special meeting discussed building a grange hall with a site chosen and donations offered.
The McDonalds of Dunkirk defeated the Fenner Greys of Fredonia 3 to 0 in nine minutes of play at Fredonia Tuesday night. Captain Perry and Ed Madigan led the visitors with two goals, while Ed Madigan added the third. The match featured a steady pass game as Walter Hilton received a gold badge, and a telegraphed invitation from the Excelsior Club of Olean honored the McDonalds for a benefit night next Tuesday beaming with medals for the seven clubs in Western New York Polo League.
A reader defends his masonry work on Henry Newman’s tannery chimney project. He challenges earlier reports, cites storm damage and scaffolding failure, and accuses Newman of nonpayment and demolishing the chimney. He asserts his long experience and denies fault, signing as Jon Jonge.
An illustrated medical treatise titled Woman And Her Diseases runs 160 pages and can be obtained postpaid for 16 cents in stamps. It is offered by the World’s Disgenitary Medical Association, Buffalo, N.
The Monroe ad proclaims the best offer to the Reading Public with two papers issued from this office at an upper audit price of 1.76 in advance. The notice in the last column urges readers to read it for details and savings.
Spring 1885 repairs and improvements advised by H P Monroe: ceiling decorations wall paper and mouldings offered in various patterns and finishes. Monroe promises unique ceilings, extensive stock of papers, room mouldings, ebonized wood, and complete decor services with emphasis on quality and season preparations.
Paints and finishes in all colors and quantities available. Brushes for painting and whitewashing, kalsomine materials, and wall trim fixtures offered. A wide line of shades including 75 cent shades and tie shades on spring balance rollers ready for install. HL P Monroe.
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