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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1883
Page
4
Local notes recount a string of brief items: a pettiest old story, hotel arrivals, and social notices. Attyone’s second hand press, a proposed insurance agency, and a Sunday church call appear among mentions of baseball scores, a hose race, and a coroner’s dispatch regarding a drowning near Cook’s whilpond.
Dr. Smith reports Lodge, injured man found on the L. S. Mc 3 tracks Tuesday night, likely foul play. He was robbed of his pocket book, money scarce, yet a letter to his wife hinted at substantial funds. The piece condemns hotels for neglecting such cases and calls for duty from the county, praising Drs. Smith and Jackson and coroner Blood for prompt action.
The generous gift of George Dolterwachtl allows Boston firm Howad & Co. to install a new clock at the Sacred Heart on Lion Street. The chimes mark quarters, halves, and hours with four strokes on the main bell, while the interior is decorated in gilt by Mr. Houghton.
Inauguration Day events at Chautauqua include an 11 a.m. lecture by T. T. Everett D. D., private secretary to Gov. Pattison of Pa., on Men Who Win. A 3 p.m. children's matinee features Prof. Richards and his Wonder World experiments. Evening concert led by Prof. Sherwin. Memorial services for departed fellow workers held in the afternoon. Police Court: Jacob Watson to four months in the Erie Co. penitentiary for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and breaking Frank Moucher's windows.
About 11 o clock an alarm sent the department to Mam. Uton's plaster mill on Duffalo street where fire lit the interior and began breaking through the roof. Three streams finally controlled the blaze after hours of effort. Incendiary suspicion noted as the basement pine elevator was used to spread the fire. Mill machinery and plaster stone damaged, building requires new joists and flooring. Loss between 93 000 and 4 000 insured. Proprietors planned to restart soon. Residents reported seeing light around ten. Five o clock alarm yielded no fire after hose deployment.
An adjourned council meeting considered cutting street work due to funds, ordered sewer extension on Central avenue, and planned bids. Bills for Noble Lyle, city engineer Scott, and others were approved or referred. A parade carriage and lighthouse park payments were discussed, with mayor pro tem named and numerous petitions and invitations handled. A circus contract was voided and adjournment followed.
A speaker laments planned acts during the Buffato Tournament, warning the mayor to deploy officers to prevent violence. The critic questions permitting such exhibitions and urges protection for participants if licenses are paid.
A note urges residents to decorate for a city event on Monday August 20 inviting Corry Lockport Salamanca Jamestown visitors. It praises holiday attire, unfurled flags, and warm welcomes, aiming for a lively, creditworthy display across homes and businesses. The item mentions Speer's wines and local drugstores selling remedies and goods, and lists various ads and notices including real estate, a legal matter, and a bill poster warning.
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