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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1885

Page

4

Suit by Juba Smith Against George Foggan Rejected

Long list of brief notes from the Evening Observer includes a suit filed by Juba Smith against George Foggan for wages, heard before Justice Uofetein who reserved decision. Also mentions political alignments, a letter from a Western grocer, Siam Weekly Advertiser news on Blaine or Cleveland, and local church and Masonic activities plus Hoffacker matter updates with sheriff inventory and assignment developments.

Uofetein Juba Smith George Foggan Smith Dollaio Express Allany Morton Vedder AysemUlyinen Lowing Wyom Jog McEwen Allegany Lortonant Wiliams Chautauqua Nash Krause Cattaraugus Evarts Ctiny Anser Siam Weekly Advertiser

Personal notices and court actions in a Western color

A long list of personal notices from the region includes illness and travel notes for Jos Landschoff W2D McKinstry Mrs E Smith of Buffalo Mrs J O Shilman and daughter C Harrington of Megridge Buffalo bakery I G Brooks and others. It also reports U S Marshal Beynolds leaving for Albany, Howard going to Chicago to open a sales office, and visits by W Henry Dickson and family. Supreme Court actions include ejectment verdicts and judgments in several cases with results and damages noted. The piece ends with praise for Assemblyman Julien Williams and a description of political and local democracy matters and gratitude toward Messrs Miner and Williams for services rendered.

W. 2D. McKinstry Albany E. Smith Buffalo John S. Fennell J. 0. Shilman Jamncetown C. Harrington Megridge + Buffalo bakery I. G. Brooks New York Efe Joseph Smith Cattaraugus T. A.patton Jamestown E. B. Crissey Sinclairville Hurlbert House William Colgan Erie Hotel James Chapman W. BP. Beynolds C. M. Howard Fredonia Watch Company Chicago W. Henry Dickson Wellsboro Amy Earl Lipley Supreme Court Reuben Warner Janette Ecker Frank A. Thomas E. A. Wing Charles M. Harrington Westfield Chautauqua Chiles Lidecker Kingman Brett Llesry Thompson Village of Freouia Elon Julien T. Williams Fourth Ward Board of Negistry Daniel F. Loomey Adam J Miner Sonelt Vic William Toomey United L.bors Mae Desmond Bigg Wirtner Tor Cy Willams

River and Harbor Bill Draws New York Dismay

Dunkirk is omitted from the list as the House approves only 275,060 for Buffalo harbor with total near 11,599,000 while estimates stood at 34,507,000. A New York telegraph correspondent notes harbors and rivers in the state are sidelined to finance Mississippi projects. The New York delegation laments the bill and says fighting it would be futile against the perceived combination.

Dunkirk Buffalo Harbor New York Mississippi Chautauguta Arkwerignt Olynie Vna Poland Portland Ripley Shisidau Sherman Stackton Uo Villen Weatfield Denkirk

Probabilities Signal Station Forecast Mentioned

Slightly warmer fair weather is indicated for the lower lake region with southwesterly winds. For Tuesday expect fair conditions and warmer temperatures.

WasmscTon Lanwer Lakes

Adelaide A Procter Poem and Local Notices

An 1885 weekly page blends poetry by Adelaide A Procter with community notices. Items include council sessions, ice cutting by Mie Store, a masquerade music event in Sheridan, a pledge to attend church meetings, and public wood sales at Lighthouse Park. Local residents like Mr Lungworthy and Dennis Toomey are mentioned along with civic updates and a minor kitchen accident.

Counel Lungworthy Mie Eth Sheridan Tie Willians O. Stevens Gomuitler Chirte Cty Mall Mmr Dotterweteh Sixth Street Louis Gunther Garpenter Hein Eagle Struet Lipiiteria First Presbyterian Dennis Toomey Dunkirk MKS Chorch Ablend Lighthouse Park

Blizzard ends as January winds ease in Jamestown

A week after a fierce blizzard, Jamestown and surrounding areas report calmer skies and warmer promises. Widespread wind damaged telegraph lines and fences, but trains faced no snow delays and ice dealers report solid ice supply from Dotterwell’s pond and nearby lakes. Crossed wires caused brief outages amid lingering cold and sleet. repairs progressed as the ice thickened on local ponds and lakes, including Chautauqua and Union Lake.

Saunday Niles Masituba Jamestown Alleghany Oil Dotter Welch Union Lake Sicgo Gunther Chautauqua Lake Dunkirk Dotterweicl

Notable Lectures and Concerts Highlight Weekend Arts

Tickets for Sau-Al-Brah entertainments Friday and Saturday sell fast. Chancellor J I Vincent praises the performer for freshness, grace, voice, humor, and oriental flair. Germania concert Thursday night draws strong attendance. Cora Van Tasnell company starts at Columbus Halls tonight.

J. I. Vincent Chantaugea University Inka Germania Cora van Tasnell Company Columbus Halls Poight

Jamestown Journal Praises Dunkirk Charter Revision Committee

The Jamestown Journal notes Dunkirk Common Council appointed an eight member committee to revise the charter. It argues provisions should not be innate and questions how many supervisors are provided for. The piece lauds local support for broader representation on the board of supervisors and mentions representative TL Williams backing the movement.

Jamestown Journal Common Council Dankirk Dunkirk Board of Supervisors Lax Payere de TL Williams

Church Socials and Supper At Local Churches

The Ladies Aid Society of St John s Episcopal plans a sociable next Thursday evening January 24 at Mr RR L Carr s residence corner Fourth and Dove streets supper 35 cents with music for an enjoyable evening. Tabernacle Baptist church entertainment and supper Thursday evening January 2 in the church audience room admission free supper optional price for those who partake benefits the church all invited Local on second page.

NBR Nelson Randall Ripley Buffalo Express Chautauqua Bee-Keepers’ Association A. J. Dodge Fredonia Tabernacles Baptist Church Chautangra County Agricultual Society Odd Felow Art Jamestown Oficera Ladies’ Aid Society St. John’s Episcopal Church RR. L. Carr Fourth and Dove Streets Tabernacle Baptist Church

Cosmopolitan New Orleans Exposition and Diverse Immigrant Ties

The article extols New Orleans as a cosmopolitan hub for a World’s Industrial Centennial, highlighting its diverse immigrant communities including Germans, French, Spanish, Italians, Greeks, Armenians, Chocksaws, Mexicans, Cubans, and others. It notes strong cultural presence and hospitality, with nations ready to welcome visitors for the exposition, and mentions related industrial notes on pulp paper production and general social scenes in a period press style.

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