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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1883
Page
4
A fragment from a local paper notes a playful verse about a man of science naming various ologies from anthropology to zoology and wonders where Cox is. It references a Monday city hall paradefloat, upcoming excursions, and small town notices including tax receipts and personal mentions.
Comrades urged to join the G A R Post 328 charter by meeting in the Knights of Honor hall in Hey's block at 8:30 p m Friday. J A L Fisher of Tonawanda will act as mustering officer with comrades from nearby areas attending. Bring discharge papers to prove service. After formation a Post of the Sons of Veterans will memorialize the fallen.
The Common Council called a special meeting to declare intent to construct a sewer from the Lake to Seventh or Sixth, with debates on precise route. A motion to decorate City Hall with up to 20 funds passed, and J. H. Haight was named special police for the D A V and P W without pay. The mayor announced a Friday bid-opening for the Center street sewer.
The Regatta crowd gathered on the docks when the race was postponed by the committee due to a missed newspaper notice. The contest will be resolved by a test where Husch Balch and Wick race in identical boats with each man selecting his own oars locks and seats to achieve fair timing and crown the champion. Judges and contestants to meet Julie Miller's this evening at 8 oclock.
A county gathering for all Sunday school officers teachers and workers will be held in Chautauqua on Wednesday August 29 at 3 20 p m. The meeting aims to elect officers for the year and arrange a county convention plus other business as needed. President W L Ataris conducts the meeting.
Mr Frank Spencer French died of heart disease this morning at his parents’ home on Central avenue. Born February 1845 in this city, he lived here all his life and was known for his kind temperament and faithful work. His loss is mourned by devoted parents, relatives, and many friends in the community.
The New York Fire Apparatus Works completed a parade carriage for Jamestown Deluge Engine No. 1. The ornate vehicle features Archibald patent wheels, silver and gold plating, blue and gold paint, elaborate scrollwork, and a miniature fireman figure likeness of Col. T. T. Claney. Built for display, it can be hand or horse drawn and carries a 150-foot cotton drag rope on its reel.
The description details Chas. G. Grew, former superintendent and designer, and the Crystals carriage of Binghamton. It notes a Ghineh hexagon hand lantern on the back scroll, signals with circular ground glasses in red white and blue, Deluge 1 cut in red glass, and four side lamps with glass balls. The reel head is a three foot gold silver glass mass with fifty two pieces, mirrored tiers, gold leaf, and a silver jacket studded with gold stars.
Elaborate rear jacket embroidery shows an engraved D 1 monogram within a frosted wreath by Braxmar. Side arches feature shells with mermaid figures and gold crescents. 27 inch rosewood tool boxes with silver trim hold lifters modeled after racehorses Jim McGown and Barnes, with matching inscriptions.
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