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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1883
Page
2
An abrupt warm spell shocks Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania, causing widespread disruption and uncertainty. Readers advocate H. G. Brooks for town supervisor, arguing he is qualified and can unite factions, urging him to allow his name to be used and to accept a place at the end of the ticket.
A readers letter questions accountability for liquor related crimes and seeks names of individuals who supported or opposed policies and license measures. It requests data on crime shares linked to temperance, and notes a Pittsburgh Common Pleas case involving Harbison versus the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen over a $2,000 benevolent certificate for Jacob Vetter’s children. The Grand Recorder argues the certificate void after Vetter’s expulsion.
Regular reporter Geo Rood may not leave the house again. Henry Glison of Buffalo visits family. Bertie Dean ill with malignant diphtheria. Dr McWharf attends. Mrs Geo W Dewis may not survive. Maghes arrives from Kimba. Ice in Canadaway creek moved downstream causing damage at Pettit bridge. Taylor House sale effort continues. Dr Fenner forms stock company to push enterprise. Mire Tiffany resumes her place at the Presbyterian. A lively roller skating masquerade at Union hall draws a crowded, varied crowd despite rain and icy sidewalks.
The crowd enjoyed a lively masquerade with many village residents in elaborate roles. performers included John Mullen, Will Brown, and Rufus Gifford, with comic and romantic acts, a Dutch roll joke, and a staged unmasking that led to cheers and excitement for a planned future event.
An oblique notice reflects a 25 year old woman named in a shoe shop scene and hints at a Farmers Club. The writer muses on local news scarcity this week and suggests supporting a club, mentioning Charlotte and Gerry as potential backers while noting a possible dog fight as a break in dull times. Orr &
Jamestown reports two new law firms, Cook Fisher Wade and another. Teachers from Allegany and Cattaraugus reservations will attend a teachers' institute at Versailles starting March 1 for one week conducted by Lee Lockwood Professor Jehonnet and Dr. French. An invitation goes to county teachers to join. Chautauqua County supplies Rev. Edwin Briggs of Waterford two Durham calves, one tall, one heifer. A cheese factory meeting is set for Sylvester House in Sinclairville on Tuesday Feb 18, 1988 at 11 am to discuss patent claims and royalties over heated vats. A wedding in Versailles was planned for Southwick and Miss Villa Parker, but the groom failed to arrive, writing that he went to Kansas to settle down.
Local train schedule details show westward service from Carrollton with daily and Sunday variations, listing stations Irving Limestone Kenslatl Bradford and more, including times for AM PM and special weekend patterns to Dunkirk and Brad ford with intermediate stops and contingencies. The timetable preserves station names and varying service hours, noting exceptions on Sundays and adjustments for special routes through Salaman ea and Buttsville.
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