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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1885

Page

4

Probabilities and Weather Notes at Local Confectionery

Short weather forecast reports southerly winds shifting to west in the evening with light focal intensity. A notice states the evening edition will be sold only to regular subscribers at Maurice Loeb's confectionery, with non subscribers allowed to purchase on counter. It mentions Henry Weiler as another sale location.

Wasmuwrox Onaanvarony Nocarly Odserver Maurice Loeb Henry Weiler

Dunkirk Local News Briefs and Notices

Dunkirk notes include Miss Nellie Van Buren’s Syracuse trip, Henry Williams and Mabel Williams leaving for Albany, and D. B. Pelton registered at the Eastern. Local ads mention Lyon Brothers remedies, eye water, and a Bohmer grand piano, with Sale of tickets for G. A. R. Camp Fire and a chatter about the Bass street bridge and local politics.

Nellie van Buren Syracuse Pelton East Randolph Launon P. Stevens Westfield Walter Front Moors St. James Lyon Drothers Henry K. Williams Mabel Williams Albany Y. BL. C Lyon Brothers Rochester & Pittsburg Locomotive Works Maggie Russell Davenport David Russell Eagle Street Bohmer St. George's Hall Kubo & S Company Buffalo Gerry Bass Blakeney Wan Robert Nelson Toledo A. HH. Abell Weslrat

Charitable Work Letter Regulary Supports Relief Funds

A Dunkirk Ladies Relief Association note dated February 23 1893 acknowledges exhausted funds from a recent charitable entertainment. It encloses a seventy five dollar contribution to sustain the relief effort, with fifty dollars from N G Brooks, thanking donors and praising continued support for the needy. The missive closes with hopeful reflections on ongoing aid and blessings.

Friday Arrest of Captain Wolf in Drunken Clash

Friday afternoon Christ Wolf known as Captain Wolf drank heavily and attacked Marquart after refusing to pay his tab at Charles Koch's saloon. He fled toward West Hill, resisting officers who failed to jail him until United States Marshal Reynolds assisted. He is jailed awaiting Monday examination delayed by witness issues.

Wolf Rob West Hill Keough Peshong United States Reynolds Jack A. A John Voegeler

Inauguration visitors head to Washington from nearby towns

The Misses Weaver of Leopard street depart for Washington via Canandaigua to visit their brother at the Government Printing Office. Major and Mrs. C. K. Abell plan a ten day trip to attend the inauguration. Frank May will set up headquarters in Baltimore during the week and stay with Father Guido, formerly of St. Marys. August Schneider and D. F. Toomey will likely depart Monday. Four or five Fredonia residents and a Dunkirk group including William Lester, H. J. D. Miner, Ed Zisamennany, Charles Nash, Joan Fitzgerald, and Wil Hise Briatol will attend.

Weaver Leopard Street Washington Canandaigua Goverment Printing Office C. K. Abell Frank May Baltimore Father Guido St. Mary’s Church August Schneider D. F. Toomey Fredonia Mesars William Lester H. J. D. Miner Ed. Zisamennany Charles Nash Joan Fitzgerald Wil- Hise Briatol

Assemblymeasures amend charter of Chautauqua School of Theotary

Mr Horton introduces in the Assembly a bill amending the charter of the Chautauqua School of Theology. It grants the board of trustees control over corporation affairs and sets quorum as seven with one vote per trustee. The Fredonis charter is referred to Internal Affairs with power to report anytime. Internal Affairs also reports on Williams's bill to legalize actions of Chattangas Supervisors.

Horton Chautauqua School of Theotary Board of Trustes of Chautauqua Aasembly Board of Trustees School of Theology Fredonis Committee On Internal Affairs Assembly Williams

Appointment of Deputy Grand-Master Workman Named

Grand Master Workman W. J. Donnell of Shermar appoints Deputy Grand-Master Workman A. D. U. 4W for the northern district of Chautauqua with Dunkirk as headquarters. The district includes Silver Creek No. 10 Dunkirk No. 11 Forestville No. 12 Fredonia No. 16 Issodaga Lake No. 28 Stockton No. 33 Lake Erie No. ud Sheridan No. 44 Industria No. 48 Sinclairville No. 71 Hamlet No. 82.

Jacob Loeb Hiss W. J. Donnell Shermar Workman Ffor Chautauqua Dunkirk Silver Creek Forestville Fredonia t'Issadaga Lake Stockton Lake Evie Sheridan Industria Sinclairviilie Hamlet

Beardsley Meets Sperry Aboard Train In St. Louis Trip

W W Beardsley of Jackson Michigan, once of Weafield, said he met Ozin Sperry on a St Louis to Kansas City train last June. He had a brief talk and left after the train passed Kansas City, later learning Sperry’s defalcation. The report notes trains running on time and thaw affecting canals, gutters, and local depots.

W. W. Beardsley Jackson Mich Weafield Jamestown Mr. Beardsley Ozin Sperry St. Louis Kansas City Sperry Mr. Sperry Asion Emihe Traantents ialaiGe

City Charter Adopted After Special Dunkirk Meeting

A special Dunkirk Common Council session approved the Committee of Eight revised city charter. Mayor Jones, councilors, and absent members attended as the group endorsed the revised draft and directed sending it to Albany for legislative review.

Jones Ahrens Heyl Higgins Murphy McDonough Rathbun Messrs Randall Beybolt Mesere McDnough Edwards L. Hinman Committee of Eight Dunkirk Cormon Council B. Ratuzor Comittee Abrene Rathtut Icy Albany Commititee

Milhouist church forms relief society notes

Fae ladies of the Milhouist church form a society to aid the poor. The Young People's Society of the First Presbyterian met Friday at Miss Carrie Williams on Eagle street with about twenty in attendance. Methodist youth prepare an entertainment soon to benefit the Sunday school library.

Letter of Gratitude From Avetsta Booster President

A copy of a heartfelt missive arrives for Mrs Heyl an Executive Committee member easing anxiety and low mood. The writer praises charitable deeds and money donated, expressing sincere thanks for both the note and the gift.

Declines Candidacy for Danik Supervisor Post

Dr Cronga Deelines of the Epirot Observer announces through column that she respectfully declines to run as a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Danik. She cites wishes of political friends and signs as Fos, 37th. Wu. a. Seen.

Epirot Danik Wu. A

Democratic Caucuses Set for Open Town Meeting 1863

Democrats plan open caucuses at multiple locations tonight to nominate town committee members and two council candidates in each ward. The general caucus meets at Columbus Hall Monday at 8 pm to nominate for the March 8 election. Contenders include Light for clerk, Jones for mayor, Rider for council, and Morrissey versus Light for clerk.

Democrats Distriet No House of Hose Co Lion Street 2D Distret The Advertiser and Union Center Street Police Jusaiter City Hall 4Th District D. F. ‘Soom Oy Mmeelinga Zwellen Columbus Hall Democratic Committee Democracy Smany Indieste Light T. C. Jones Jacob Rider D. F. Toomey George P. Saunders Henry Brick James Morrissey Fred D. Light Morrissey Ward C. D. Murray

Evening Lamp The Spectator Inquiring Friends

A compact notice reflects a literary column style with references to The Spectator and Sunday Afternoon. It mentions Inquiring Friends and names Decke, Hamilton, and Mxby as authors or contributors. The fragment hints at a literary or social column entry in a historical newspaper.

Youur Folke the Spectator Decke

Gentle Spring Blood Tonic Advertisement

During spring preparations the text urges health by expelling impurities from the blood. It promotes Hood a Sarsaparilla as the best spring medicine to cleanse the blood and strengthen the body. Sold by all druggists.

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