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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1885
Page
4
Dunkirk notes report social events at the Baptist church and First Presbyterian supper, local arrests and fines, travel and lodging of visitors, and preparations for rail and locomotive repairs. Mentions Albany, Buffalo, Rochester figures, and special excursion tickets for the inauguration events in Washington. Turner maskers parade through streets with festive attire.
The Erie reports December gross earnings of 1 263 719 08, down 290 204 77 from last year, while lower working expenses yield a net earnings increase of 307 710 84. Justice Childs in Buffalo dismissed a motion in Smith M. Smith v Lawrence Ward with 10 dollars costs. Also noted is Dr Cronyn’s rumored ghost likeness at the Utica Opera House. St Johns Church Ladies Aid Musicale rescheduled to February 17 at G P Isham home with an admission dict.
The Social Turners masquerade went off smoothly despite bad weather. About thirty couples attended. Costumes were fine and dancing continued late. The Serial Turners deserve congratulations on the success of the event.
This afternoon Constable Peshong sold $200 worth of goods at the grocery of E A Hoffacker on Lion street to satisfy the judgment for Henry Birls. The sheriff also sold two lots of goods to satisfy claims of Lilian Matteson and D F Toomey. A failed attempt to set aside the attachments and validate Hoffacker's assignment to William Zimmerman was denied. In Special Term Justice Monty A Childs presiding the court denied motions in Geo P Isham vs Ernest Hoffacker and Louis Leyl vs the same.
In the State Assembly on Monday night Mr. Williams of this county introduced a bill establishing a Board of Equalization in each county by election for two years with two members from the majority party and a third appointed by the county judge. The board would equalize town and ward assessments to deter county division moves, and another note states Williams praises certain acts of the Chautauqua supervisors per a Buffalo paper.
Tuesday marks the first registration day with Boards meeting Wednesday. Four days of registration follow, with inspectors and clerks listed for each ward. First Ward site at Vilna Knochrich shoe store Lion Street. Second at EB Waget's, Center Street. Third at City Hall. Fourth at D F Toomey's store, Lion Street.
The firm Sidey & McLaren on Cenver Street dissolves February 1 with T. W. Sidey running the business alone. John McLaren, retiring partner, opens a Springfield Ohio store under McLaren & Brother with James McLaren, a former clerk, renting two Bowman block rooms on Limestone Street for five years and a $30 000 stock opening April 4. McLaren will buy goods from Barnes Yengerer Co. of Buffalo after touring Ohio cities.
The Y M C A room hosted a lively social Monday night despite bad weather. Auxiliary members and ladies filled half the space as Miss Maude Murray and Mr Henry Murray opened with a duet, followed by violin solos, recitations, and duets by Misses Hiller Hennessy and Murray. A pantomime featuring shadows and a ten minute intermission with a shadow boxing display concluded the evening with debutants performing with polish.
Letter from Pastor A Lettoy explains he releases the church from financial obligations effective Feb 8 1885 and clarifies this is an imperative duty not a resignation. Church votes to accept the measure with deep appreciation for his service. Church Clerk V J Pears voices gratitude and blessing for his future work.
Next Monday evening February 16 Atkin son’s Comedy Company offers a new physical version of Peck's Bad Boy and His Pal at the Opera House. The show features acting and singing, with strong audience laughter and crowd attendance noted. Manager Gilbert has reduced ticket prices to fifty cents for all areas. reserved seats available at Nelson's store.
A Manitoba springlike mild day gave way to a severe winter storm overnight. Rain, rising wind, and heavy drifting snow crippled streets and rail lines from Illinois to Michigan. Telegraph wires suffered damage but dispatches continued while trains ran behind schedule with multiple delays. Clearing weather was forecast for the following day.
A Jamestown area dispute over Sperry bondsmen delays action on bond collection. Bondsmen accuse county supervisors of neglect and fraud, citing missed meetings and failed referrals while offering a $30,000 compromise. The bondsmen threaten withdrawal if the proposal is not fairly considered.
Messra Fred Bucher and Walter Thomp son plan to run a boat yard next summer. They are building boats this winter and, judging by the four already completed, will have as many boats as anyone on Lake Erie. George Alton nearly finishes a catrigged sail boat for Fred Fromm, twenty one feet long, five beam, designed for fast sailing and light enough for two men to carry. A fine sailing season is expected next summer as several sailboats and yachts are owned in the city.
Notice to Electors. The Republican electors of the town of Sheridan are requested to meet in caucus on Saturday, Feb. 14, at one o'clock P. M., at P. E. Shelley's Hall, to nominate town officers and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the caucus, Perr Oliver Com.
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