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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1883

Page

4

City Directory Listing Officials and Offices for January 1883

The page lists city officers and department heads including Mayor R Mulbaliand, Ward and board members, Board of Education and Water Commissioners, Fire Department chiefs, highway and peace officials, county officers, and official mail arrival and departure times with names such as J H Col Breet BimsntaniEnet Louie Metroskey J. W. Pond Walter Scott J. G. Richsideon and Clarence Rzep P.M. Also shows postal schedules for Eastern and Western mails and depots.

R. Mulbaliand wWerk Walter Scott Natice W. F. Durrell

Dunkirk notices mix social headlines and local notices

Suburban items report subscribers urged to discontinue the paper at the office, plus a stream of personal mentions. The Erie Hotel hosts visitors James McCarthy and others. highlights include local officials, theater goings, a diphtheria death, and notes on police and public safety, with city commerce and a daily paper experiment under discussion.

Mistaken Identity in World Production Names Miss Clark

In a recent note about the World performance, the article corrects the actor for Jennie Graham. The late Miss Bessie Clark, a young Chicago remembered for a clear mellow soprano, is praised for her piquant delineation and expected to sing a barcarole at the steamer scene opening.

Etolia Walkup Jennie Graham Bessie Clark Chicago Morris Misa Clark Barcaroles

Night capers at Dunkirk hotel end with eviction

At about 11 pm a well known Dunkirk youth wearing a light minister and seal hat arrived with a stout girl in a sia hat. They sought lodging after claiming they were locked out. They were placed on separate floors but were seen together near midnight. The innkeeper ordered immediate access or force. The girl stayed behind the door as it opened and both were escorted out swiftly.

Dunkirk

A Lively Runaway of Maine's Horses in Sheridan

A driven team of white large black horses belonging to Henry Maine of Sheridan bolted from Scan nell's grocery on Front street. The wagon broke a post, Maine was uninjured, but one horse cut a deep gash near the rib while slipping at Center street. The animals were taken to Kane's stable and may recover.

Henry Maine Sheridan Scannell’s Grocery Front Street Maine Center Kane White

Condition of the Nickel Plate Rail Line praised by inspector

State Inspector and Ohio State University professor notes the Nickel Plate railroad shows no faults after inspection on December 29 and 6. He commends the railroad for producing a remarkable improvement from prior conditions and urges continued care and excellence in maintenance.

W. Robinson Ohio State University State Inspector of Railroads New York, Chicago, St. Louis

Portrait Photographs Featured at Gifford's Art Gallery

An exhibition titled Large Portrait Photographs opens at Gif ford's Art Gallery, highlighting striking portraits by local and visiting photographers. The event invites the public to view the new works and celebrate photographic art.

Butt Gifford's Art Gallery

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Evening Observer Board OF Education Wembera J. T. Willingas J. H. Lagcelles F. J. Murphy J.C. Jaggett F. May A. Holstein JA W. Babcock Su, of Schools Board OF Water Commissioners George M. Abell John Madigan Brooks Bogus Sus Newton L. Heyl T. H. Colman Gu Perintenteas J. G. Richsideon Josefh Rusons Moses—Lion Phiri Chas Orehn John D. O Aera Foreman Jamen Ueletein An. Baer Brooks Hose Clvagles Loeb Fores Alook & Laddi Meedey William Booketaver Fred G. Wyman Jons Donnovan Holstein David Thomas Duckie Hensteble Joan Jordan M. Matheon Bradtev Chas. Blood Wilcox P.P. Kidder Walter W Hawe French Marshall Predonia POM Si Pot Clarence Rzep P.M A. J. Miller Railway Emilie Isham Jessie Bradley Jamesdierrans, Esq Erie Hotel James McCarthy Oswego McCarthy Chiva Ilul G. Ott Allegheny City German Evangelien Damestown J.T. Williams Frank May Sherman House Ed Bowyer Robinson George Morris World A. B. Small Syracuse E. P. Commer Buffalo Edward Coffin Cleveland Charles Whitney Boston Henry Fellows Frank Clark York G. Whitcomb Erie Eastern Hotel W. Northrap Jamestown City C. D. Murray E Litte Pld. Monroe Aieneva Advertiser C. C. Parker Parker Grand Lodge T E.0.m. AL Chas J. Hodge VanAernam A. French Geo. W. Pangborn Pittsburgh J. B. Carbatt Rochester A. HH Greenland W. S. Carnahan Fo OW Strickland Albany Dan Evans Jos Nafiel O. AL. Hovey Oneida N.Y Center Street Seattle John Foss Third Street A.B. Fisher Green Bay Wis Colgan Nan Brooks Dunkirk Locomotive Buffalo Telegraph Sing Hin Tess Jomaine Prises Tyler Opera House Benjamin Franklin Dr. Rathbun Richenmueller Dester B. L. Hannisos Julian Imus Angola 5. P. Imua Carl Schauer George Washington Martita Ste Henry Severence Apollos Caxonovia Whd Severance Fle Envy Four Corners Lion Street Titusville Hila George Gauthher Ana Dtl Forest Cheney Vane Fredonia Union Dal Allo Songerbund Society Mme.’ Gentxach Matteson Mayville Geo. Ulaman Gilbert Tuere Damen Doxkik Danny Observer Miss Beasie Clark James Holetcio Fox Street Fourth Wanhinog Jong Short Scully Lion Second Streets M. Susuax Leopard Street Siteun Street Nevins Street Sellew & Popple N. Y Wally Hequembourg’s Ladien Fine Shoes James Rogan Imte Hilton & Co Holliday Goods Hequemboure Spectal Lamp Sale McCarthies China Hall Burneus Nessa Merriam, Springfeld Vam Begae Weeny Aedhe Light & Harper Lion and Third Sts New York Germania Theatre Company Anton Anno Reichenmueller Ive Beiten Reichenmueller Miss Mundi Muehlbach Asfhiscer Bliuainer George Hemmémenn As Aneust Kioche Adhusscoli Neleon Perry & CO Wgall & Avery Dunkirk Gas Light Company Rogan Mickel Brussels Hamburgs O. R. Oakley
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