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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1883
Page
4
The Evening Observer lists city officials with Gov M Abell as president and J A Richardson as superintendent, plus various department heads and officers. It also includes Eastern and Western railway arrival and departure times, showing trains to and from Fredonia and other points.
Personal mentions describe visits and travels of residents and visitors in Dunkirk, Silver Creek, and nearby towns. Notable items include Mix Lluttig Layerot visiting Buffalo friends, Henry Dow visiting the city, Gertha Jwkle and Miss Kate dellers in town, Mrs E W Emerson party at Chautauqua, Hamilton A Cooper and bride returning to Dun kirk, and lodge visits with large banquets. Also reported are cholera notes by Dr H Haymond Rogers, Eastern and Eric hotel arrivals, and an accident involving James Kruse injuring ribs. The Farwer and Observer Pay Co payrolls and Masons’ trip to Silver Creek are mentioned amid social and hotel arrival notes.
Mr. Otis Stillman renovates his residence with paint. Rev OF L Mead and others traveled Chautauqua-ward this morning. Louis Arver improves Central Avenue with a neat stone sidewalk. A large number of gentlemen went to the Buffalo races today and expect fine weather. A correspondent reports Charlie Anglims 7x9 boutonniere bouquet was misprinted. Discharged iron molders from the works left for vacation points. Relatives visiting Judge Edwards returned home to California. Virtuer & Aline have started tinning H G Franks born’s dwelling. Dr Langworthy will be at the Eastern Hotel rooms Friday and Saturday August 17 and 18. Mr William Candee is building a frame dwelling on Central Ave near Half Way House. Lodge the injured steamboat express victim remains in a semi comatose state. Jamestown Journal announces Deluge en winced No 1 plans for excursion to Dunkirk on the 19th. The gold championship badge for the regatta is on exhibition at Jacob Miller’s Third street. A J Damon is called from Camp Cassadaga to Columbus Pa due to his mother’s sickness. he returned after her improvement. Dunkirk August 9 1883. The son of Center Street challenges Lion Street to a base ball game on Association grounds within a week. The family of Mr Henry Weiler mourns the loss of a six weeks old boy yesterday. sympathies from many friends.
Mr. W. J. Walker of Mutual Life and Accident Association of New York arrived to adjust Mrs. John Morton’s $1,000 life policy. Morton held the policy nine months and paid a $10 initiation fee. The widow received the full $1,000 this morning before due. The new company, 15 months old with 2,100 members, reports no prior death assessments yet handles over a million dollars monthly, and the prompt adjustment reflects well on their business methods.
Last evening a regatta was held with light wind and fading daylight. Purges laid buoys which drifted away, leading to a delayed start and disputes over positions. Bouch and Wick led early, Wick fouled Roach and dropped to last, then Rusch surpassed Wick by six seconds to lead by nine minutes. Balch moved to second ahead of Moorewood Coleman Frey and Wick. Objections to judges' decisions warningly enforced. next race set for Saturday evening if weather allows.
Friday at 11 a.m. Frank D. Carey Esq of Louisville discusses Care and Culture with potential appeal if the talk proves as unique as the subject. A later 2 p.m. session by Frank Beard recalls ten Chautauqua geara, while 8 p.m. Rev Frank Russel lectures on The Man Invisible.
Mr H K Williams of the oil exchange owns a Racine rowing boat kept at Wrights dock. He found a 45 caliber rifle bullet shot from a nearby boat aimed at the craft while preparing to let it to Frey for a race. The bullet passed above the water line and lodged on the floor. Williams seeks rewards for the perpetrator's detection.
The city police, praised for efficiency, faced backlash as officer Keough attempted to arrest Jack Watson for smashing Frank Moucher’s windows. A crowd failed to assist, risking criminal liability, while one officer was present but ineffective. The Observer urges prosecution and supports upholding the law, hinting at “examples” to deter such acts.
Yesterday the society met at L F Stearns law office to organize and explain procedures. Citizens urged to report cruelty to any living creature to Stearns Wyman or Miner who will accompany to the Police office to file complaints and issue warrants. The group vows to uphold the law, punish offenders, and ensure justice, noting cruelty is illegal. By law, wives facing abuse are cautioned that action can begin if mistreatment continues, and the society’s by laws will be kept at Miner’s Bank for now.
Many vendors advertise discounted stock from Masonic and other fraternal orders, loan associations, and various goods including pocket books purses and wine. Also notices for property sales, portraits, poultry and meat, and a peddling business sale. Street names include Center Street Third Street Fourth Street Zebra streets and Monroe Buffalo Mead Stoddard.
E C Perry & Co advertise a premier rubber hose selection as the dry season begins. The Rev Geo H Thayer of Bourbon testimonials Shilohs Consumption Cure for life protection. Shilohs Vitalizer and Cure priced at 10 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar. Light & Harper offer Shilohs Cats for diphtheria and mouth ailments.
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