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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1884

Page

4

Christmas goods and toys prompt holiday shopping

A cluttered Erie area page mentions the Mine Store for Christmas goods and toys with notes on store hours and toy calls, a Polo game at 8:30 tonight, and reminders to visit the Buffalo One Price Clothing Store for gifts. It also notes political party chatter, wage cuts for Lake Shore section hands, and a telegraphy record set between Meadville and New York.

Buffilo One Price Clothing Store Centre St Buffalo One Price Clothing Buffalo One Price Clothing Store Buffalo One Price Clothing Center St Meadville Tribune W.H. Keifer Greulich & Co New York Ick John G. McClusky W. I. Keifer Maccarthy & Monroe Meriden Roger Bro. Silver Plate Co Royal Dresden Pottery Royal Pottery Worcester Old Hall Miller Crown Derby Copeland & Sons Renach

Notable Visitors and Local Encounters Across the City

A stream of visitors is recorded including Mr Jaco Levy of Salamanca and E G Randall Esq of Buffalo in the city. Judges, merchants, and professionals from Akron to California were noted as callers or arrivals. Also listed are civic events, a funeral, a polo club arrival, a school social, a rabbit shoot, and an artful note on a local business showing the U S Fire Clay Company’s circular and Colman’s products.

Jaco Levy Salamanca City United States Fire Clay Company New Lisbon Ohio F. N. Colman Percy Mamilton Maia Colman Otic

Beers and St Marys School Charms Columbus Hall

Last night a modest audience enjoyed a Col umbus Hall program by Mr. and Mrs. Beers and St. Marys pupils. Prof Beers showcased mastery and elocution with The Butterity admirality Independence Bull and Toothache by Stramovar class. Nellie Egan spoke Husband's Lament, Eva Murphy played Widow Greens, Apollo Club led by Prof Eliot drew warm audience approval.

Columbus I Hall Beers St. Mary’s School Prof. Beers St. Mary's Stramovar Nellie Egan Greens Eva Murphy Apollo Club Eliot

Notice to Water Consumers Severe Frost Protection Required

At a regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners the following resolution was unanimously adapted. The Superintendent must notify water consumers that pipes must be protected from frost, and he must inspect all service pipes citywide. If unprotected, double water rates apply or supply may be shut off. Double rates also for wasteful running water. Enforcement justified by fire pressure needs.

Board of Water Commissioners Dee Suni Gro Anau

Erie County Hires and bands. riots and rail news

A crowded Erie County note sheet reports sprawling items from Hires and twenty brass bands in the region to skating popularity at Tonawanda. It notes trials of public services, rail wrecks near Tonawanda, and local political shifts. also mentions a nursemaid, a pension payout, and a questionable water supply crisis at Jamestown.

Erie County

Struck by a train injures Dr. Rogers in depot incident

About twelve twenty today Dr. Raymond Rogers of this city was struck by a L&N&M.S. train at the east depot extension as he walked along the main track. He suffered a fractured cheekbone and severe head injuries with a brain concussion, leaving him dazed and unconscious at times. He was moved to his home for rest as doctors feared the injuries could prove fatal. A deputy witnessed the event and noted the bell rang as the accident occurred before the doctor crossed the track. He had been talking nearby and walked into the depot unaware of danger. He now rests with cautious improvement by the afternoon.

Raymond Rogers Union Ife FrankStaucher S. M. Smith Savion Central Avenue Smith Rogers Poputy Shai Malieson Lina Steet Crossing Third Street Mann North Third Street Decter Rogers 4Post

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