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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1885

Page

4

Probabilities Signal Station Weather Forecast Update

Fair weather with south winds and a light rise in temperature for middle and south Atlantic states. Warmer, partly cloudy conditions with light snow expected in the lake region. Also notes sale of Osamavaer at Macrice Lack’s confectionery and Henry Weiler’s powerroom for immediate purchase.

Wasumaron Onazavarosy Lower Lakes Eouth Middle South Atlantic garThe Henry Weiler

Desire and duty clash in late Lovelorn verse fragment

A fragment from Corner Journal presents a dramatic turn where a lover pleads loyalty as a woman, unable to answer, sprouts a hesitant plea in verse. The scene contrasts romantic ardor with implied fear, ending with a quiet, intimate moment.

Ash Wednesday services and community notes

Ash Wednesday services at John’s church in the morning mark Lent preparations. A Dun Kirk tailor advertises wares and assures fit. A marriage united Miss Cushmen and Mr Stevens at H G Wilbur’s residence. A Ladies Aid Society concert at St John’s raised 10.25 with musical offerings and social dancing. Belle Hanford to wed Main of Cleveland tonight at Silver Creek. Railway traffic reports show Eastern weather disruption delaying mail and trains. a Dayton to Cattaraugus accident caused minor delays.

John's Starkes Carl Schauer Third St Dunkirk H. G. Wilbur Courtney Strect J. H Bates Mary J. Cushmen J. William Stevens St. Catherines Ont George P. Isham Central Avenue Ladies’ Aid Society St. John's Church I. K. Lyon Howe Lyon Silver Creek Belle Hanford William Hanford Nelson Main Cleveland Telegraph New England New York Lake Shore Erie Dayton Cattaraugus Salamanca Way

Divorce Granted In Whittaker Case In Buffalo

In the Whittaker divorce suit before ag referee Mr W D Holt the court awarded absolute divorce to the plaintiff on grounds of a prior marriage by the defendant. The defendant did not appear and the parties had scarcely lived together. The decision followed a February special term in Buffalo.

W. D. Holt Stephanus Whittaker Frances E. Whittaker Holt Supreme Court Buffalo Whittaker F. 8. Edwards C. D. Murray

Fire at Chautauqua House in Fourth Ward causes minor damage

A small fire ignited in a closet of the Chautauqua House on Lion Street near Fourth Ward. Mrs. Rider, the proprietor, escaped with her children after smelling smoke. Firefighters used water sparingly, extinguishing burning clothing and curtain. closet scaffolding and plaster damaged but losses were light.

Water Works Chautauqua House Lion Aireet Fourth Victor Hider Valentine Reading Fie Rider Onasliver

Common Council Sets Stage for Charter and Finances

The council aimed to have all expenses of the current board settled before the new board takes over and to collect all dues before March. Rathbun announced the revised city charter draft was flashed yesterday and would be ready after a few more committee meetings. A special meeting will be held to present the charter, with adjourned sessions set for clerk and treasurer reports.

Common Council

Four Ladies Contest Skaters Attract Crowd Vote Decides Winner

The postponed young ladies skating contest resumed Tuesday before a fair audience. Five contestants performed for fifteen minutes with fine steps. Carrie Benjamin won the prize by audience vote. Prizes included Lackes’s skates and a Vienna vase from McCarthy and Mentor. A polo match McDonalds vs Dunkirks at Dunkirk roller rink is scheduled for Thursday at 9.

Carrie Benjamin Lackes Tnion Hardware Club Wienacae Belique McCarthy McCarthy China Hub McDonalds Dunkirks Dunkirk

Charity Among the Poles Petition to Strip Police Officer

A Polish petition asking Special Policeman Schmalganszkie to have his powers taken was presented to the council last night. Reporters say his efficiency in detecting fraud among Poles bred resentment. Before his appointment, the Poor House faced fraud risks as the local Poles sought aid. A Polish family reportedly found with a flour cache under floor boards prompted relief concerns. Additionally, notices instruct indebted parties to settle accounts with local firm executives at the Front Street coal office.

Hose Three Hurlbert House Frank Hill Buffalo D. Shearman Forestville M. A. Porter Mayville George W. Cutter A. A. Whitney C. 1 A. W. Tourgee Lyne Dr. Williams Vere Agusis Buckley Counseil Schtalganszkie Poormaster Hooka Schimalganszkie Hooka Mir Schmalgansckie Handa Highview

Common Council Minutes February 17 1835 Regular Session

The Common Council met February 17 with Mayor Jones presiding. Bills from the street committee were approved, salaries set, a petition to revoke a special policeman’s powers discussed, and the Sealer of Weights and Measures reported findings across 144 city locations with weights and measures adjustments. Meeting adjourned to Thursday at 7:36.

Common Council Jones Messrs Ahrens Heyl Higgies McDonough Murphy Rathbun Handall Bey- Dhoit Light Rathous Fingsee P. McWabou Istephone J. P. Hitler Allenbrand Cary & Matteson John Madigan, & Co M.K. Mcbonough Leopold Schmalganszkie Offeer Schmalganczkie Ley James Robinson Whiedoo J.W. Pond W. D. Holt Gastiemaes W. P. Revitoups

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Mayville County Clerk Office

A list of real estate transfers recorded in Mayville New York includes Washington Shepherd to Leander D Johnson in Villenova for 100 dollars and Helen Siggins to Alfred Palmer in Ripley for 230 dollars. Other transfers involve Dunkirk Chautauqua Fredonia and Gerry with varied sums and properties in towns such as Portland Sinclairville and Mayville.

Mayville N. Y Washington Shepherd Leander D. Johnson Villenova Helen Siggins Alfred Palmer Ripley Wm. D. Johnson Mort Sale Chas.s. Babbett Dunkirk W. M. Crowell Sylvenus Wright Goodwin D. Connor Geo Mary Smith Portland Tyo Daniel C. Smith Tanover John F. Phelps Randolph W. Seaver Sinclairville Randolph W.seaver Minnie Phelps Chauncy Keyes Geo. W. Putnam Ges. W. Putnam Brittanos Keyes Yeary Loeb Annie Woods Fredonia Minerva E. Denison G. A. Swanson Brockton Reuben EB Hardenburg J. W. Pless Chautauqua Adin Joan Allen Miles C. Jay Cornelius Wanshouse Albert Duink Ae I. Daink Sherman

Three Reasons Why Everyone Needs Hood's Sarsaparilla Now

Three Reasons promote Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring health aid. The ad cites blood purity claims and urges readers to take the remedy. George Ashford, a Lockport boy, was severely bitten by a dog last Saturday.

Hood George Ashford Lockport

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