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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1885
Page
4
A patchwork of verse fragments and city notices from May speaks of a pale night, cold seas, and a waiting dawn. It lists local happenings: a mild winter forecast, a police court quiet day, a ring event, late streetcars, a wreckless wagon, repairs, rail delays, and community reminders about sidewalks and snow.
The Excelators of Olean and McDonalds of Dunkirk will play January 24 at the Armory Roller Risk Fremont Place. Round trip city tickets for three days cost 31.13. Chapin Post G A B of Buffalo hosted a camp-fire last evening, praised as a model affair. Sergeant Major A Bentier of Dunkirk attended and expressed thanks to Chapin Post for hospitality. About 400 veterans are expected to join in the sentiments. The Jamestown Journal cites an Erie official on Jamestown railway hopes and freight-rate clashes, noting Haserim’s involvement and shippers' concerns over current monopolies. The outcome may affect Erie railway interests and local manufacturers.
Supreme Court session reports continuations and rulings. Harrington v Westfield and Cahautauqua seeks damages for a fall through a bridge on Chautauqua creek. The case was given to the jury. Clark et al. v Robertson results in verdict for defendant after evidence. Stay of 60 days to prepare case for general term. Criminal dockets: William Galvin indicted for arson in second decree. bail set at 500 dollars. Samuel Sinclair indicted for grand larceny. Leverett Boss indicted for fishing from Chautauqua lake, bail set at 106 dollars.
Evarts remains favored for the Senate seat as Russell withdraws to back Evarts. A letter to supporters urges Republicans in the Legislature to unite behind Evarts, praising his legal and statecraft abilities. Bragete seals support with a personal note, while Buffalo Express coverage shows mixed local opinions with Morton favored by some and others awaiting district delegate will.
Ellen M. Rumsey of Westfield died in Braidentown Florida on January 5 1985 after a long illness. Born and raised in this town she married Walter B. Rumsey in 1877 and lived in Albert Lea Minnesota before returning with her husband and two children to the village. A devoted church member and active social figure she left two young daughters and many friends mourn her loss.
Personal mentions include Mr B C Perry departing for Toledo and W Gleason from Mayville visiting the city. Judge J B Archibald returns from Albany and Troy, while W Mabie of Tidioute and E M Haamilton of New York stay at the St James. Various others, including Geo W Miller and Jas Cunningham at the Eastern, register at hotels. Grace McKinstry earns design academy merit.
A Dunkirk observer denounces the Deer Street sewer assessment as ruinous, accusing Councimen of misjudgment and alleging $3000 extra was wasted in routing creek water to the lake. Calls to ease payment via two years of installments or bonds, with officials split on relief, while noting inequality among lot assessments and the impact on struggling residents.
A sweeping blizzard crosses Dunkirk with freezing rain and sleet turning to snow. Winds peak at high speeds, sidewalks glaze over, and skating becomes a key mode of transport. Rail service suffers minor delays while post offices remain busy. Eries and related lines report varied disruption with few serious damages.
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