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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1882

Page

2

Bonded whiskey period debated as Senate action looms

Objections to a two year bonded whiskey period persist with a possible shift to yearly provisions. The Senate passed the Indian bid while both houses waste time on a manual recess agreement. Chandler in the Star Route case begins argument with no end in sight. Brooke Locomotive Works paid out over 600000 dollars to city citizens in the year ending December 1883, stimulating local trade as circulation rises. advocates urge expanding such industry to boost business.

Senate Chandler Brooke Locomotive Works

Supreme Court Meaning of Decisions in Two Court Cases

The Tuesday decisions in cases Nos. 70 and 330 affirm the reissue of the Green driven well patent, sustaining the prior rulings and confirming numerous circuit court judgments. In this region about 300 suits brought by Andrews & Co. as assignees are underway to collect royalty, with resistance against royalty collection under the reissued patent widespread in other states.

United States Supreme Court Andrews & Co

Old Dunkirk Papers Unearth Early 19th Century Gazettes

Mrs. Stillvan uncovers two Dunkirk publications. The May 31 1828 Dunkirk Gazette, 36th of Vol LV, printed by James Hull, sold to subscribers for 2.50 yearly, with antiMasonry Europe news and ads for tin factories and dry goods. The 1839 Dunkirk Daily Beacon, half the size of the Gazette, promised May publication resumption, with pages dominated by ads and local notices.

Onsemver Dunkirk Stillvan James Hull Observer Europe John C. Morehouse Airs. Willson Starr L. Farnham Smith, Hopkins & Co F. Nicholson N. M Aatly Dunkirk Daily Beacon Oxsteven W. Smith T. B. Abell Eligha Ward Julius Morton Dunkirk House Center Mansion House Jaline, Wisner Dally Peat Jamestown Fredonia Laoua Shawls Sinclairville Vermont J. Barnaby Ezen Williame H. Pemberton W. Chester R. Thompson Chas. Bogat Mre Silman

Fredonia Plans to Link With Dunkirk via Narrow Gauge Rail

Fredonia advances a plan to grade Temple street for a new narrow gauge street railroad to Dunkirk, promising reduced transit time from thirty to five minutes. The move follows street improvements funded by the extraordinary budget and signals a shift in local rivalries toward shared growth and cooperation between the two villages. Warren Parcell of Villanova was arrested for delaying duties, while Will Pemberton faces excise charges in a pending jury trial. DREAMER

Thomas Higgins Temple Street Steaca Dunkirk Fredonia Theo Slater U. S. Walt Sfear Warren Parcell Villanova L. Pritshard Warren Parcell Will Pemberton Justice Mullett Edwards Leroy Andrus, Hsy Silver Creek Dreamer Lake Shore Neenes L've Little Valley Tenner Tate Salamance Drakitae Buffais Carrolltona Limited Olean Atlantic Cuba Toledo Wellaville Ghicore Kawa Andover Aaa Buffalo Ham Sam Homelavie Bend Dinghamton Dunkira Limited Jervie Sis Michigan Chicago New Fork Eae &T. Louis Tno Pacific Steridan Couch Legeville Smithet Mls Pe Dute Dayton Cattaraugus Cleveland Salamanca Allegheny Valley Pittsburgh Saintain Great Valley Carrollton Vandalia Alley Sothwald Insdait Belvidere Belmont M. Scie Oosta Wellsville Skidmore Moon's Sinclairy Falconer, Ses Fo C'g Om Frewsborg Feptonville Ackle Russel Bure Jackeor Irvineton Youngsville Pittefield Garland & OF Sr Newton T Say Starr Kaiz Tatustille Mac Chook Evatcher Raina Sanda Celeera

Local Farm Sale and Mill Closure Reported

Sinclairville reports S. KR Ward sold his 100 acre farm with 14 cows mowing machine wagon and other items to Aleck Johnson for 5000 dollars. Joe Weeley shuts down his saw and planing mill due to deep snow. Minnie Love of South Stockton teaches the No 11 Farmer street school this winter under Mrs Edmonds as truster.

S. KR. Ward Aleck Johnson Joe Weeley Minnie Love Stockton Farmer Street Wm. Edmonds Orr

VOR POPULI LETTERS CRITIQUE ON MISUSED FUNDS

In Dunklek New York on December 20 1882 a letter to the editor defends the poor master claiming the misused funds involved a railroad ticket and umbrella incident. The author argues the official should not disparage the public money and defense of office handling.

Dunklek N. Y Eprron Conserver

Officers and law bent to aid the poor in Dunkirk

An anonymous letter urges Dunkirk district attorney to seize forfeited property under the new penal code to fund relief for the county’s poor. The writer mocks the DA’s conduct, calls for charges and warrants, and warns of popular backlash if action is delayed.

Dow Tan Dunkirk D. D. Field Mayville

Vicinity Haps And Mishaps From Machias And Jamestown

A Jamestown commissioner postponed liquor tax court cases for Moses Houghtaling and Jesse Colden of Machias to January 26 after bail. Jamestown trustees sold the old water works to Q E Jones for 6300, with bids for remaining components. Chas W Smith's seven year old pacing mare Minnie Wonder died near Femestown, valued at 60, a roadster and showy. Poor Superintendent Rappole took Anna Johnson and Caroline Olson to the Dewittville poor-house. Anna 31 insane, Caroline 29 indiscreet actions. Titusville license case: square-seller refused license fee 65. city won. Olean investors Angus Potter and Peter Manners disappeared after ruin from a recent craze, believed to have died by own hand. Ex-Senator Geo Br Anderson of Titusville insured for 318000, largest personal policy. Wolves disturb McKean county. a breach of promise suit in Bradford settled for 65. Wounded affections are cheap.

Minnie Wonder Chas. W. Smith Femestown Wolves McKean County Bradford Waa

Buffalo Store crowds Dunkirk shoppers cheer cheap goods

In Dunkirk the Buffalo Store displays a vast holiday stock with dolls and children's books and asserts prices 30 percent lower than rivals. The piece cites cash buying, one price, and brisk sales as proof of its success while urging other dry goods stores to adopt plain pricing and cash terms.

Chatterbox Buffalo Butfalo Dunkirk Roderick Dinn Asee

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