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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1883
Page
4
Notices announce Ash Wednesday February 27 1884 and Master Sunday April 6 1884 for marriage seekers. The piece also records community events including a firefighter testimonial for J H Kane, a dime social at Louis Kochs, and various local society items and arrivals.
Last Friday near Bake Road in Sheridan George Bowyer aged about 40 collapsed in his barn from lung bleeding and died within five minutes after returning to his house. He had long been consumptive and was a well respected neighbor. The funeral was held Sunday at two, with a large attendance.
A large Dunkirk Baptist congregation heard Rev. A LeRoy preach two sermons at the church yesterday. The evening vote directed negotiations for him as pastor, with funds raised for pulpit needs. The Dec 9 1833 anniversary marked the church’s birth, LeRoy era begins age three years after founding. A coroner’s jury found temporary insanity in a separate Westfield death.
A detailed report on Thomas Morris of Railroad Avenue and his Morris Locomotive Frame Parsing Die. The device reportedly cuts frame construction time from three days to one, with steel cast receptacles guiding hot components into precise joints. Thomas Morris holds multiple patents and seeks support from Brooke Locomotive Works president T. G. Brooks to test in his shop. Also noted are church services and Methodist session schedules.
The Maltby assault case against Hiram Smith and Wright Knowlton continued before Justice W N Bartlett at Silver Creek. The 84 year old widow Maltby, crippled by passy, testified in a closed session as custody of the proceedings drew a large male audience. Adjournment was granted to Monday the 10th after counsel was absent.
A fragmented ad list touts价格 goods at Center Street including Buffalo One Price Clothings, Lyon Brothers Palace Drug Store as sole agent for brands, boot and slipper offerings with cash-down pricing, haircuts, and a line of lumber and construction materials from Hamilton's yards. References to Oneida Community Bea Nie Chace and various suppliers indicate a bustling storefront district. The notices show emphasis on footwear, fashion, lumber, coal, and wood products with low prices and durable fits.
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