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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1883
Page
4
Mayor and district officials listed amid postal and train arrivals and departures. Easter Monday ball and Nickel Plate excursion announced. Religious services observed on Ash Wednesday. Local theater review ends with praise for a Columbus exhibition audience and successful performances.
The Mutual Safety Fund Agency announces new agents and offices in Jamestown Erie Bradford Warren and Altoona as Danforth & Co reorganizes from Danforth & Baker. Notable arrivals include D Murray and Prof Julius Seiney, with local hotel staff changes noted at Dutch Hill and Avenue hotels and a planned telegraph line to Bradford via Jamestown Warren and Salamanca prompting public support.
A young man named Kruger, a west end resident, was thrown when a spirited horse bolted along Front Street near Buffalo and Centre streets. He sustained a severe head cut and was treated at home. The report also includes January mortality stats with 18 deaths and causes such as diphtheria, fever, paralysis, and old age.
The T S T Club held a masked ball Tuesday night with 50 couples in attendance. Elegant greens and banners decorated the hall, Cap Thornton led live music, and a tasty supper was served. Unmasking surprised guests and the event drew praise as a great success.
All accounts must be settled at my store on or before February 10. If not, I will place them in the hands of the Justice of Peace for collection. Wy. Mocrer.
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