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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1885
Page
2
The Evening Observer notes exclusive civ page at Kirk Printing Plant and Associated Press dispatches. It warns readers to send news tips by morning for publication and lists subscription and circulation details. The paper states private wire links to telegraph exchanges and stresses accuracy and responsibility for opinions.
The piece argues for enforcing existing temperance laws over creating new prohibitions. It cites Maine and Potter County Pennsylvania to illustrate public sentiment and practical outcomes. It suggests strong enforcement, not broader laws, as the path to temperance, noting that law without public support fails.
A Divorce Reform League led by Bishop Bedell argues Ohio’s lax divorce law expedites separations. They cite 1865 878 divorces rising to 1880s 1 065 and call for repeal of the vague cause neglect of duty, a ban on instant remarriage for the guilty, court counsel for defendants, and an interstate commission role.
The article discusses Bishop Erdell urging constitutional reform on divorces and federal enforcement, clashing with state rights. It notes tensions over British imperial policy, Russian moves toward India, and fears of an Anglo Russian clash, with Persia and France aligning against Italy and Egypt. It warns Parliament faces crises from Nile blunders to potential Indian struggles and a possible renewed imperial humiliation.
Two measures on convict labor were introduced. One requires convict maintenance in designated counties and bans convict contracts with federal authorities except where convicts are sentenced. Another repeals a law allowing imprisonment of certain offenders in Montgomery and Oneida counties and bans New York state confinement of those convicted in federal courts outside New York.
The article notes a proposed state measure to buy land on the American side of Niagara Falls for a public park free to all. It cites a $1,433,4250 appropriation, opposition from manufacturing interests, and hopes the legislature acts promptly.
Real estate transfers recorded in Mayville New York include Clara A Marsh and Adams D Marsh to Augustus Anderson for land in Carroll valued at 8000 dollars. Mary E Cranston to Densie Wilbur for land in Sheridan valued at 1444 dollars. Milton Jane Samed Floker to landholder for land in Villenova valued at 313. Gershom Sid to William K Powers for land in Hanover. Addie J Price to Burlin N Frost for land in Deer Creek valued at 110. Burlin N Frost to Ceoacent A Cox for land in Deer Creek valued at 2900. Harrison W Clark to Vaneas Walkup for land in Ellery valued at 1200. Rhoda Brockway to Emory O Salisbury for land in Harmony valued at 300.
All persons indebted to Jackson Conpan must plea call and settle with Jas. Josecll or N. J. Jackson on Front St. ation office at foot of Buffalo, dw.
The March issues of Century and Saint Nicholas are highlighted. Century features Gen R E Colaten’s Land of the False Prophet, Civil War articles, Langley on The New Astronomy, Bigelow’s recollections of O Conor and Webster, plus a Shakespeare essay, with illustrated maps and portraits. Saint Nicholas presents a frontispiece of Garfield’s inauguration, poems and stories by various authors, and serial chapters, with notable illustrations and verse.
Hon Porter Sheldon and John J Whitney of Jamestown's charter committee visited Dunkirk to confer with city authorities about the new charter. They found Dunkirk's charter provisions largely applicable, and Dunkirk authorities promised to publish a copy once the council approves.
Notice to Electors announces town and city election for March 3 1885 with polling places in Ist ward Shoe Store Vitus Kue Lion street 9d ward E Wager Center arrest 8a ward City Hall 4th ward D F Toomey corner Lion and Wright streets. It lists town and city offices to be filled and names replacements for several posts. Master Eddie Walker wins first prize in Chautauqua Young Folk's Reading Union competition with a draft prize of ten dollars.
A historical travel schedule fragment lists Cumlen and Faouaslan with departures and times across multiple lines. It references leave times around 6:20 to 9:15 and notes Dan tirk and Predanin routes, ending with Elmer Wheelock, Sop.
A fragmented timetable lists local and through train numbers with station stops from Hornellsville to Dunkirk and Salamanca. It notes times, daily patterns, and connections, including No 37 4385 from Hornellsville and No 5 25 P M from Hornellsville, with several intermediate stops such as Almond Alfred Andover Wellsville Scio Belmont Belvidera Cuba Hinsdale Olean Allegany Vandalia Carrollson and Dunkirk.
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