Weather notes and local news items from 1885
Mixed brief items: signal station forecast, local events, theater and concert prep, sleighing conditions, school term start, post office staff move, an A Benjamin Bradley attached to NY Post Office, a door-key found, cattle sale, Germania Society rehearsal, skating limited to Crooked Brook, and a lecture by Gath Townsend. Entities include Wrenry Weiler, Maurice Lee, Fredonia, Eric Store, Tabernacle Baptist church, Ex-District Attorney Bradley, New York City Post Office, Charles Corf, Salamanca, Ph. Becker & Co., George Shaler, Frank A. Shaler, Senator Vedder, Ontario Silver Mining Co., Park City Idaho, Baruunov, Zetesian, Normal Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Brook
Saengerbund
F. A. Shaler
Fredoain Normal School
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Bradley
New York City
Post Office
Prohibition Meeting and City Collections Planned
The Common Council aims to collect all city debts before the new council forms next March. A Polander was named special policeman for the Polander district to support maintaining order. Temperance advocates schedule a Chautauqua County Prohibition Committee meeting in Fredonia on Thursday June 22 at 10 a.m. In New Jersey, W A Bartram will speak at 7:20 p.m.
Personal mentions fill city day with visitors and officials
Mr Frank Stevens was in Buffalo to Misa Gertie Ball of Fredonia is visiting at Olean. Phin M Miller of the Buffalo Express is in the city. U S Railway Mail Agent Scott is sick at home on Second St. W JF Norton of Phillipsburg and John Rammill of Troeckford NL are at the St James. D & Roberts of Tamiltoo Oat and Geo Gobrierrer of New York are at the Eastern. Captain Robinson of Sheridan, known in Dunkirk, speaks Tuesday night in the city. Albert Palmer of Jamaica LT is visiting his uncle Glas Fink of Buffalo St. Surrogate Sherman of Forestville and Sheriff H Lake of Fredonia were in the city today. B A McLean of Coudersport and Alfred Leavy of Binghamton are registered at the Turis BD. Wisner of US Railway Mail took his train out today after a week’s day off. G Prank Lapham of Cherry Creek and J J Reeys of Forestville are in town for the Board of Underwriters meeting. Robert Nelson, wholesale jewelry dealer, moved to Toledo last summer and is visiting his family on Second Street. Moesars, Fred B Todd, C G W Eddy, N D Lewis, G L Lorton, Horace Smith JV Patterson and wife, Seth Millspard of Jamestown, Charles Stutbard of Sheeman, L D Van Rensselaer of Randolph and A A Comstock of Westfield are at the Erie. Otis D Hinckley, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, returned to Clymer last evening. We came to the city yesterday to prepare the index to the annual report of the Board, printing underway. distribution will be this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Gertie Ball
Fredonia
Olean
Phin M. Miller
Buffalo Express
U. S
Scott
Second St
W. JF. Norton
Phillipsburg
John Rammill
Troeckford
St. James
Albert Palmer
Jamaica
L. T
Glas, Fink
Buffalo Street
Sherman
Forestville
H. Lake
B. A. McLean
Coudersport
Alfred Leavy
Binghamton
Turtis
G. Prank Lapham
Cherry Creek
J. J. Reeys
Ingurancements
Board of Underwriters
Robert Nelson
Toledo
Second Street
Moesars
Fred B. Todd
GC. W. Eddy
N. D. Lewis
G. L. Lorton
Horace Smith
JV. Patterson
Seth Millspard
Jamestown
Charles Stut Bard
Sheeman
L. D. van Rensselaer
Randolph
A. A. Comstock
Westfield
Erie
Otis D. Hinckley
Board of Supervisors
Clymer
Common Council Minutes and Local Ice News
The Dunkirk Common Council met with Mayor Jones presiding and most members present. Finance and Public Grounds committees reported bills and wood sales for Lighthouse Park while discussions noted a flat ice strip on the breakwater and varied ice harvests around Lime Lake and Chautauqua Lake as conditions affect future supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Dr. McDonough
Eureka Mose Co
Hhose
Jacob Wertner
Roberts
D.F. Toomey
Abrens
Leopold Munckley
Polander
Cold Storm Delays Rail Traffic Across Region
A renewed cold storm this morning worsened the blizzard aftermath. Strong winds increased as the day progressed, delaying nearly all trains with the Lake Shore limited express from Chicago notably late. Some routes beyond Cleveland were affected, though tracks between Cleveland and Buffalo were reported clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Limited
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Ousting of Deer Street Sewer Frets Over Payments
In a curiously observed letter, residents of Derr Street balk at sewer charges. Only two petitioners paid while eight of ten recent payers did not request sewer service, prompting a jab at locals to settle dues rather than complain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oustever
Derr Street
Joan Gres
Candiens Day Observed At St Marys Church Mass
Candiemas festival observed at St Marys church with a special mass all day, candles blessed before the mass for the year. February L observed as Septuagesima Sunday, the third before Lent, with preparations underway. Stormy weather caused the Horitentura Society to cancel discussion, next meeting set for Saturday January 31 at the same venue with Grapes as the topic. Germania society to hold tomorrow night in Germania Hall with a large musical program and a social to follow inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Horitentura Society
Brocton
Charity ball committee appoints ward captains and notes finances
The executive committee of a charity ball appoints ward captains to find aid for city wards. Details of meetings, fever cases, and local trades are recorded along with notes on a new saw-mill, farm improvements, and miscellaneous village movements cen tering on Finataville Conewango and Aikwuizht.
County and Vicinity News Summary
A cow kicked over a lamp in J. C. Rich's barn at Cattaraugus causing a $2500 loss insured for $1500. J. C. Peass of Lockport staged an assignment to James Atwater. Niagara County Agricultural Society elected Geo. A. Hoyer president and officers including R. Kul, L. E. Aili, and John G. Freeman. Colonel Kreps leases a West Eighth street brick building in Washington for his unit. Erie plans for March 2 include each company having its own room. Erie County treasurer John Wells sent charred paper to U.S. Treasurer for redemption. experts found no value, redemption denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rich
Cattaraugus
J. C. Peass
Lockport
James Atwater
The
Niagara County Agricultural Society
Geo. A. Hoyer
R. Kul
L. E. Aili
John G. Freeman
Kreps
Fifteenth
Eris) Regiment
N.Y
N.G
West Eighth Street
Washington
Erie
Sanday
John Wells
Erie County
United States
Jacob Lieb
Mill Creek
Wells
Weather, illnesses, and travel notes from Volusia area
Mercury registers four degrees below zero on the 19th with six inches of snow. Mars and Mary Rice’s three children are recovering from sickness. Fevers prevail locally. D Wheeler returns from Wichita to reside. Puileine S. Bement improved after a week. Mrs. J A Rice recovering from scarlet fever. Harn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Mary Rice
D. Wheeler
Wichita
Iran
Puileine S. Bement
Laat
J. A. Rice
Harn
Fire destroys Carl Taylor Chelsen building in Wisconsin
Borglars fire and building in Kienrorn Wisconsin on January 21 reveals a burglary prior to the blaze. About $5,000 in cash and papers were stolen and hidden by the fire to conceal the crime. Contempt case of W S Kerriah not decided by Judge Barber as of January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borglars Fire & Wuilding
Kienrorn
Wis
Carl Taylor Chelsens
Fie
Crivemann
W. S. Kerraiah
Barber
D. E. Ingersoll
Perial
A Malodorous Factory Visit Inspires Food Reform
An old lawyer persuades a writer to show how revealing sugar manufacture could curb consumption and aid the poor. They visit Hunter’s Point to witness bone and fish waste turned into fertilizer and then processed into bone powder used in sugar refining, a scene described with stark detail and implied social reform aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Cor
Inter Ocean
Hunter's Point
Astoria
Astorg
Mythic ride to York and other historic long rides
Notes and Queries recounts legends of furpin and Nick riding to York after a sailor theft in 1876, then expresses how such feats defy possibility. It cites Osbaldeston and Thornhill racing distances with multiple horses, chains of journeys, and near-impossible speeds, alongside a governor candidate tale about a rumor of marriage sparked by a newspaper misquote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furpin
York
Nick
Gadshil
Bowling Green
Newmarket Heath
Cooper Thornhill
Stilton
Jondon
Fromondon
Mr. Asbaldeston
Cooper Thoreliil
Duke of
Ancaster
Wormley
Ooper Thornhill
London
Andy Johnsons Honett Work at Tennessee Exhibit
A wedding coat by Andrew Johnson will be shown at the world’s exposition Tennessee exhibit. The garment was made in Greenville Tennessee in 1538 or 1559 for Mr Af Price. Navy blue cloth in claw hammer style with hand collars and lapels. Five large buttons remain on right breast. other buttons missing. Overall good preservation with seams intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Johnson
Honett
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Johnson
Greenville
Tenn
Af. T. Price
Alaska Commercial Company Seals Contract Term Ends
The Alaska Commercial Company and the United States government reach the end of a twenty year contract for sealing in Alaska waters set to expire in 1490. San Francisco officers claim the firm paid into the U.S. treasury under the contract, totaling about 87 million, a portion linked to the Russo purchase of Alaska. The contract limits annual seal captures to a maximum percent, with stipulations on annual take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyse Commercial
San Franesco Petter
Alaska Commercial Company
Suttes
Ein Alaska
O Neers
San Francisco
United States Treasury
Hussia
Alaska
Tnited
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Vening Observer
Aldo
Anrive
Igo A
Wasumoron
Wrenry Weiler
Maurice Lee
Wolkirk
Eric
Lyon Brothers
T. ©. Jones
Dye
Stockton
Germania Society
Arthur KR. Moore
Charles Corf
Salamanca
Lasmande
William Zittle
Ph. Becker & Co
Loweryer
Brigham
New Orleans
George Shaler
Frank A. Shaler
McDonald-Excelsior
Vedder
Ripley
Mr. Jones
Chanianqua Board of Underwriters
Erie Hotel
Ontario Silver Mining Co
Park City
Idaho
U.S. Express
Ovid
Fury
Dewittville
Caspar Walscheid
Brindle Gray
Hasdsone
Baruuov
R. Rice
Rice & Abell
W.C. Harris
M. W. Barse
George Alfred Townsend
Gath
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York Tribune
Normal Hall
Fedonis
Neighors
Warren
Common Council
Prohibition County
Chautauqua County
Temperance Mall
Wat. Ii
Bartram
New Jersey
Genrze Foggan
August Lentermann
Squire Molstein
Mayville
Barcelona
Pharos
Ulam
Great Lakes
New York
Aigents
Contec St
Empire Order of Mutual Aid
Rochester
Frank Stevens
D.&. Roberts
Tamiltoo
Oat
Geo. Goiiberrer
Captain Robinson
Sheridan
Spes
Lion Street
Mr. Gunther
Ene County Association
Lime Lake
Philadelphia
Machias
Chautauqua Lake
Chantangna Horticultural Society
Germania Hall
Mices
Mesdemes
Stanley, Sullivan
Unaycroft
Erry Creek
Caneen
Henry Curtis
R. D. Wadley
Lewis
Finataville
Hiram Kilbourn
Willie
David Abbey
Aikwuizht
A. Sigman
Seidecker
R. Bentley
Conewango Valley
Skaling
Becker, Stilson & Co
Greenwood
W. A. Indwards
Paw
J. J. Lascelles
Volusia
Greeme
Fe Eral
Ele
Haltimore
Anidas
James C. Russell
N. J. Jackson & Co
Coal & Wood
East Wrong Street
S.M. Hamilton
Engle
Third St. Dunkirk
Union
Bradstreet’s
Bradstreet
Toeklr
Canada
Transacion
Graystreet
Nour QF
Bradstreet CO
Broadway
Cory
Lake Shore
Astward
Michigan
Chicaro
Ma. Sip
M. Chas
Couch
Howe Gaily
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