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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1885
Page
4
A poetic Snow Man stands in moonlight smoking a pipe while recalling Christmas Eve. Local notices report several inches of snow Sunday night, civic events, social gatherings, train delays, and residents visiting or traveling, with railroad weather updates and community activities across Dunkirk and nearby towns.
Mis Sperra closes her class evening on Thursday the 12th at Damon's Dancing Academy on Lion Street with dancing starting at 9 o'clock. Among new arrivals at the Hurlbert House are N Elkan F Dunbar E W Russ A Ackerman and others. Deer Street sewer assessment shows 100 dollars paid with one percent due tomorrow and five percent after thirty days. Lake Shore agent A M Thompson and family visited Elyria then returned. Lyon Brothers Ex celsior Liniments notice about unsolicited testimonials due to a typographical error. City charter draft revision by the Committee of Eight not ready for Tuesday Council. Judge Edwards works carefully.
A social will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Fourth and Eagle streets next Thursday evening. Supper will be served for 25 cents. An entertaining program is promised and all are invited. A Germania Gesang Vereia meeting on dr a yesterday elected officers as follows and announced a private masquerade for next Monday.
After a 7:30 business meeting the Woman's Auxiliary Society of the Y M C A invites all young men to an 8 o'clock social in the Y M C A rooms. A program of literary exercises includes voca duets by Maude Murray and Ab Murray and others, with blind performers and musical readings. A shadow pantomime The Ballad of Mary Dane will be presented by Rev J C Schofield announces church appointments in the Erie district for February through April across multiple towns.
Bartholomew and Chambers propose relocating their Center street merchant tailoring shop to Buffalo on March 1. Chambers, formerly head cutter for Reigal and Robinson in Buffalo, is expected to attract much of that firm’s trade, which Reigal and Robinson have ceased offering in custom tailoring. The move hinges on Chambers’ industry ties and customer satisfaction in the city. The Rev. G F Gates of the First Universal of Ferry has ended his association with the church.
Farmers of Sheridan contributed to the Dunkirk Charitable Society via a donor who lent a horse and sleigh for a donation run. The sleigh carried potatoes apples vegetables and clothing for children and a bed quilt. The delivery brought joy and hope to many, with a child asking to be made pie and a recipient noting warmth from a bed quilt. The Woman's Christian Association of Jazynestown has distributed fuel clothing and provisions this winter, relieving much suffering. The Charitable Fund weekly report shows funds on hand and small donations from Sloane Spink Newell and Buckner, dated February 9, 1855.
A large crowd attended the rink Saturday with comical races and a swinging pumpkin contest won by William Brooks who also captured 81 dollars. Frank Knauber claimed first in the sack race with $2, while Brooks won $1. Junior polo activity included a miscommunication with Fredonia visitors who will play next Thursday. the local Juniors beat the picked team 2 to 1. The McDonalds vs Fredovias polo match is rescheduled to later in the week.
The Germania Gesang Verein Committee reveals a Bal Masque on Monday Feb 16 at their hall Sulivan's Block Center Street Dunkirk. Omitted invitees may send their names to the Committee or members. All participants must wear costumes to add to the merriment. Mrs Born of Buffalo arranged costumes described as the finest ever seen in Dunkirk.
The First Baptist church in Dunkirk reports Rev A Le Roy left the pastorate this morning for Buffalo and a full statement will be published Tuesday due to his absence. The church deems separation necessary though unsure of an immediate move. Le Roy is content in Dunkirk for now. Also noted is a Capuiss sina program at Hartman’s with piano solos and performances by Satie Gaventin Fink Beile Fink Laura Philipbaar Bertha Ross and Lilie Hiler. Jamestown shippers await G G Cochran’s visit about freight grievances with NYP&O authorities, hoping to reduce furniture rates. Cochran may not attend though a promise to lower rates was received Friday.
A joint committee session in Chautauqua County considered the Sperry defalcation and bondsmen payment of 50000. The bondsmen withdrew their offer after supervisors failed to present a full report, signaling a likely long court fight over liability and fraud claims tied to treasurer Orrin Sperry. Names and dates from bond instruments are cited, with further endorsements of security for public funds.
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