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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1884

Page

4

Local notes mix with store ads and town talk

A jumble of short items reports a funeral at St. Mare’s, local sales at Buffalo Oak Price Clothing, a break in at a Center Street harness shop, Christmas gift offerings, and political chatter about Democrats and Republicans. Jamestown mail service and a damaged post office tale mix with humor about pork and beans Boston style.

Buffalo Que Price Clothing Center St Depot Corner Exchange Louisiana Street Wakato New York New England Boston Rochester Atlantic Express Pullman Mette P. x ST. Louis Express Pullk New Y Dai ‘Fraing Niagara Falls Suspension Ridge Suspension Bridge Exchange Street Epot

Personal Mention From the Buffalo Morning Times

Mr George Williams of the Buffalo Morning Times was a member of the Buffalo Polo Team in Buffalo. Walter Walters of Pittsburgh New York and P Rowe Buffalo attended Humbert House. Walt S Abell returned from West Virginia where he has been in his parent bed spring business. He will return Monday. The Receiver of Taxes reports receipts for town and county tax of 27000 with 6200.85 paid in first ten days and school tax 21081.68 paid in first thirty days. L L Koch of Bilger Creek installed a gas machine at ex councilman Hutchinson premises and found a damaged supply pipe sealed with a sledge hammer. a 225 reward is offered for the culprits.

Walt S. Abell West Virginia L. L Mr. Koch

Half Way Over. Mr Charles Koch Celebrates 49th Birthday

Mr Charles Koch of Crater street celebrated his 49th birthday with a large feast last night. The banquet began at nine with a menu of oysters roast pig and various dishes. At ten the Dunkirk Cornet band played as over two hundred guests enjoyed abundant drinks and warm congratulations for the celebrant.

Charles Koch Crater Street Dunkirk Cornet Band Mr. Koch

City charter questions and rail overhauls urged

Vox Popali calls for immediate charter amendments and council power to regulate the street railway. He advocates central rail placement, paving between and outside rails, and minimizing harm to public travel by the railway company.

Mr. Borror Ho. Bk

Notice to Water Consumers Resolves Frost Pipe Protection

At a regular meeting of the Board of Ster Commissioners on December 6 the following resolution was unanimously passed. The Superintendent is directed to notify all consumers via newspapers that pipes must be heated to prevent freezing during cold weather. If service pipes are not protected the Superintendent may charge double rates or cut water supply. Double rates may also be collected from those wasting water to prevent pipes from freezing. The measure aims to maintain pressure during fires. Superintendent George M. Anenr signed the notice.

Board of Ster Commissioners Lesolved Euetice Woo Insole Guo M. Anenr

Rinklets Learn Faster Than Gentlemen At Skating

The article notes that ladies appear to learn more quickly than men as instructors expect the Whitall skaters to manage alone. It mentions one drop of oil suffices for each roller for an evening and excess oil creates more floor slickness and cleanup work for skate cleaners.

Diphtheria Dangers and Hood’s Sarsaparilla Claim

After diphtheria, a severe disease, Hood’s Sarsaparilla is said to expel impurities from blood and renew vitality. Postmaster Hubbard predicts Lockport will gain free postal delivery, while the Lockport Union opposes it.

Hood Hubbard Lockport Lockport Union

Vicinity saps and mishaps hobble regional life

A garbled regional roundup notes Rockport skating rinks, Olean business revival, Erie County roller shops, Clyde concerts, Jamestown orchestras, and a string of incidents. It mentions a Dr. Dimmick’s insanity arrest in Geneva, debts in Qunoadaga County, pow er struggles over public works, deaths in Meadville, and local legal notices, with multiple arrests and accidents across towns like Warren, Jamestown, and Corry.

Dunkirk Polo Game Draws Largest Enthusiastic Crowd

Dunkirk rink hosted a record crowd for a polo match between Buffalo Team and the McDonalds of Dunkirk. McDonalds won 6 to 1 in the best two of three, with Hamilton Perry Cary and Doyle among top scorers, while Buffalo players showed sportsmanship and lively crowd support from local onlookers and visiting clubs.

Buffalo McDonalds Buffalo Team G. W. Williams W.G. Hurlbert J. W. Russ HK. Williams O. N. Kimball J. C. Rowe Heyl Lamilton Buffalo Boys Hamilton Cary Perry Buffalos Doyle Tle Dall Donald Paint McDonaald’s Geo. Allen Buffalo's Williams McDonald's Webster McDonahls Dunkirk Buffalo’s Hurlbert House

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