Local Opinion Urges Fair Council Election Approach
An unsigned Evening Observer column argues for preserving the current method of electing the Common Council, praising H G Brooks for his city service while denouncing political meddling in school governance. It notes Toomey’s quorum absence and reports on fire department charter requests and proposed amendments to be drafted for voter approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerseinman Toomey
Mir. Toomey
Wis
Ottr
Geo. P. Ishanr
Ural
Smith
Board of Education
Fire Department
Barton
Brooks
Mangers
Ferrer
Citizens Committee Reports Charter Amendments and School Law Changes
The committee of fifteen, guiding the charter amendments, reported after long sessions at City Hall. Proposals include salary for a four year term, mayoral appointment of policemen, 35 000 tax increase for streets and bridges, annual ward council seats, abolition of the common council, clerk appointment at 3800 yearly, street commissioner pay set at 500, tax collector to be elected, and two board members to be elected by ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Art
Man
Ave Y. Mulqueen
Smith and Williams
Lal
Thirve
Tai
Mayer
Wid Nefers
Water Board Candidate Debate Echoes City Politics
Vox populi records mixed views on filling Mr Newton's Water Board seat with candidate Scott. Barton praises Brooks and hints at possible mayoral run, while critics describe the candidate as unfit and erratic. Residents urge clearer polling results and public accountability.
Surrogate Court Probate Notices From Chautaigua County
The following business was unmanacured in the surrogate court of Chautauqua County New York for the week ending February 13 1883. Letters testamentary issued to Eleanor Cowles and Jacob B Foster for the estate of Cene & Cowles deceased. Will admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to Hannah Torey executrix for the estate of Charles S Perry deceased. Probate granted for the estate of Emil Keller deceased with letters testimentary issued to Predtor i Ketler and William Zimmerman. Peter M Hubin late of Jamestown deceased admitted to probate and letters of administration with will annexed issued to AL Peterson. Estate of Frederick Dackle date of Dunkirk deceased letters of administration issued to dot a de dele stair of Truman Hlertan of Forestville deceased. Guardian for the person and property of minor appointed for Hannah B Perry. Estate of Chloe Randall of Poland Township deceased. Judicial settlement of executors Treary Saxton administrator decree entered and administrator discharged. A V Graham of Horse Neck ornellsville claims long continuous service since age twelve as torch boy in 1846. John Crimmer of Erie Pennsylvania formerly eye injury at Mr Slickery Iron Works.
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Chautaigua Co. N.yn
Eatte
Cene
Nannah B. Perry
Chloe Randall Due
Poland
Treary
Saxton
Local Notes and Deals Storied in Jamestown Area
Various small notices report Jamestown post-office rents 1 256 boxes and over six hundred lock boxes. Mrs Curtis of Westfield sold 28 acres on Gale Street to Mr Clark of Clymer for 2800. Sam Scudder of Randolph sold over 1.5 million feet of lumber into the Allegany river at Onoville this winter. James Hughey bought Whitney House in Ellicottville for 4500. PD Blair moved in but will stay until lease ends. Gibbs & Sterrett shops released at Meadville with chance of reopening. LaRue promoted to flagman on the P&O W between Brocton and Buffalo. Harriet Milk celebrated her 90th birthday at Ripley home. Col Cimumecy J Fox of Salamanca died at 86. served in Assembly and Senate, aided taxes and road funding, helped Genesee Valley Canal and New York and Erie railroad. Married Liannak Hurlbut on Feb 18, 1827. five children.
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Gol. Cimumecy J. Fox
Salamanca
Apway
Cattaraugus
Gonunitleele
New York and Erie Railroad
Liannak
Grove Hurlbut
Obituary of Newell Gould of Sheridan NY
Newell Gould born March 16 1807 in Pomfret NY died of heart disease at his Sheridan NY residence on February 2 18Nsds. His illness was brief and he died peacefully in hope of the glory of the diel and said it is all right ahead. He married Lydia Barker in 1836 and Mary J White in 1889, with sons Milton Frank Edwin Julius Gould. he joined the Sheridan M E church in 1855 and was among Sheridan’s oldest natives. He died at his old home stead, leaving a venerable example and cherished memory in family church and community.
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Newell Gould
Pomfret
N. Y
Sheridan
Growch
Lydia Barker
Milton B
Mary J. White
Frank G. Gould
Dunkirk
Edwin W
Washington, D. C
Julius
Gould
Dunkirk Markets and Rail Schedule Details
Local Dunkirk market listings cover groceries meats dairy and produce with perishable items like beef, lamb, and berries. The schedule notes trains to Dunkirk with arrivals and stops including Sheridan Forestville and Cattaraugus, plus westward and additional local train movements with daily and Sunday variations.
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Mudholland i Co
Khelguide
EE Thoy & Whittlesey, Didiers
Heyl
Thas
C. Jonea
Raul
Liv Hay
Sthaw
Wee
Pasar
Dunkirk
Sheridan
Forestville
Smithi Mills
Peshuns
Dayton
Mfem
Ugg
Lite Valley
Sam- Hemlock
Reat Valley
Tou
Cedar Fen
Olewn Chesulur
Friendship
el Weiss- ER
Insdale
Callas Belv Teeoe
Belmont
Sei
Nat
Avilover
Harnelsville
Aho
Carrollton
Salas
Ping
Vine
Hornoleville
Smiths Mills
Cattarangus
Eumel Aethy
Rolitan
Oscopl Sunanys
Rome
Wand
Login
Olean
Mingle
Cuba
Andover
Wellsville
Suamance Ace
Gee
Mwori
Nelsville
Stopy
Belmont G
Belvidere
Friendsp
Guba
Hinsdale
Otean
A. m
Allegany
Vandalia
Carl Yohlon
Great Valley
Salamanes
Little Messes
Cattaraugus
Dayton i Ute
Smiths Mes
Carreliton
Salamianond
Hornelisville
Salamunes
Willie Bat
Sylanaaie
Graveler's Guide Arrival and Departure of the Malls
The notice lists Pullman drayling services and a network of trains between New York, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Cincinnati, St Louis, Detroit, and Chicago with varied departure and arrival times. It specifies limited daily service, with certain trains running Sundays only, and details depot stops and office hours.
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Pullmann
New York
Buttale
Niagara Falla
Suspension Bridge
Cleveland
Cinginnati
St Louis
Detroit
Whicaze
The Nickel Plate Passenger Equipment and Schedule Notice
The Nickel Plate announces passenger equipment on the New Trunk Line with safe, speedy travel. Trains to Columbus depart twenty minutes after Chicago and sixteen minutes before Cleveland under January 1 policy. For details contact local agents or Lewis Williams, General Manager, Cleveland.
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Columbus
Chicago
Cleveland
Lewis Williams
Henry Monrtt
Gou'l Pasay
Train and bus schedule notices for Fredonia and Dunkirk
Monday November 13 timetable shows cars from Fredonia at 1:00 9:15 and 3:00 with returns. Dunkirk departures listed at 2:35 3:25 and 6:00. Sunday services include morning and afternoon trips from Fredonia and Dunkirk with multiple times and fares noted.
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Paphira
Fredonia St. H
SY. Dime
Fredonia
Jb A
Dunkirk
Feo Am
Poe
Gas Take Through Tickets At Low Rates For Sale
Gas Take Through tickets to all points at the very lowest rates for sale at the company office in Tihaegone. Tickets checked only when purchased at the company's office. John N. Abbott, General Passenger Agent, GAS Take HORERAILROAD. A SunULy May sin Let the Shore time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Ti
John N. Abbott
Trains and routes described for Oil City area
The notice lists train schedules and connections for the Oil City region. It details departures and arrivals among Corry Tryonville Gaw Titusville Buffalo and other towns, including Sunday trains and flag stops. It mentions parlor and sleeping cars, connections to major eastern cities, and agent contact for baggage and tickets.
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Corry
Tryonville &Gaw
Titusville
City
We OF City
Butulo
Dunkirk
Brocton
Mayville
Oil City
Irvington
Warren
Kinzua
Radford
Bradford
Union City
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Oi City
Bugalo
Buffalo, B. Y
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Chautauqua
H. G. Brooks
Tidlane
Loya Hte
Dumas
Ne Chain
Cada
Hee
Hupon
M. Cross
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Frost Connors
Tee
Messrs
Loli and
Williams
the Citizens Committee
Avery
Doe
S. M. Smith
Geo. P. Isham
VOX Popull
Newton
Scott
Connect
Poliaan
A.V. Graham
Hore
Nellsville
Bavime
Wier
Pee
Die Addison Depset Rand
John Crimmer
Erie. Pa
Mr. Slickery Iron Works
Jamestown
Sam. Scudder
Randolph
Allegany River
Onoville
James Hughey
Ashford
Hus
Whitney
Ellicottville
PD. E. Blair
Corry Evening Herald
Gibbs & Sterrett
Meadville
BE. EB. LaRue
Po& W
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Harriet Milk
Furvey Tall
Ripley
Wits
Tesey
Action
Tawar
Peter Henderson &Co
Cortlandt St
Nor Bork, Ai
Dunkirk Markets
Buffalo Markets
Otedd
Graveler’s Guide
Lake Erie & Western BR
Lastern
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Westhring
Fie
Hwa
Gita
P.O
BOM
Vading & Pithough Road
Tareas
Nowy
Dis Xether
Thayer
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Rendall
Baty
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Atationa
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Tony Artivio
Buttig
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Kendallit
Carrail
Ate
Aly
Ad Pridford
Frawfords
New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
Butalo
LosBu
Alitabalic
Pahwesville
Graveles
Btu Biale Ad Sebheteratene Branch
ALV
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Sundin
Hore Railroad
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Abbotts Kor
Water Valley
Jey
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Lawtons
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