Kerry Gow at the Erie Store and Opera House
Local notes report Kerry Gow at the Erie Store and later at the opera house with Mr. Frank P. Hulette returning from Arcady and other city activities. The day features sleighing fine weather, a 10 degree morning, and various social visits, rehearsals, and letters from St Paul noting extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry Gow
Opera House
I A. Drake
Cassadaga
Ferank E. Shaw
Sinclairville
K. F.K. Lyon
Local Officers Report On 1884 Supervisors Actions
The annual Board of Supervisors report is issued, detailing county proceedings for 1884. Postmaster General considered for Union Depot mail agent. Daniel Loeb resigns, Mer Schneider backed by Larkins and Maker. Pension of $2,454 awarded to Daniel Matthews, ex Bucktails color bearer, for a groin wound. Ice prospects noted as improving after cold snaps. Dotterweich sends 10 inch ice chunk from Union Lake for cellar use.
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W. ¥. Durrell
Board of Supervisors
Supervisors
County Visiers
Geo. Schneider
Union Depot
Daniel Loeb
Messrs
J. W. Larkins
Frank Maker
Mer. Schneider
Daniel Matthews
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Andrew Dotterweich
Sixth Street
Onsenves
Union Lake
Funeral of Miss Louisa Hahn Held Sunday
The funeral for Miss Louisa Hahn will be Sunday at 2 o'clock with Rev. Mr. Adams officiating. Walter Moore's burial occurred this morning, the casket moved from Coroner Blood's undertaking rooms to Forest Hill cemetery. only relatives attended.
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Louisa Hahn
Mr. Adams
Walter Moore
Blood
Forest Hill Cemetery
The Sellew Failure Assignee Returns with News
Orin Smith, assignee of Sellew & Popple, reports to Gowanda reporter that he has taken possession of Sellew’s property in the oil regions and closed the Gowanda Agricultural Works. Edwin P. Sellen, left in charge at Dunkirk Iron Works, plans inventory of debts this afternoon or Monday. Smith returns to Gowanda this afternoon.
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Orin Smith
Sellew
Gowanda
Y M C A Ladies Meeting and Library Feature
The Y M C A rooms hosted a well-attended ladies meeting this afternoon at 4. A directors’ meeting is planned for Monday night. A new boys library is planned, with sufficient books promised to form a solid nucleus. The Y M C A rooms offer valuable social activity with many boys and young men present, while a proposed Woman’s Auxiliary aims to strengthen the work and move beyond the tentative stage.
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YT. M. C
Kerry Gow at Opera House Delights with Dan O Hara
At the Opera House tonight Kerry Gow stage play features Joseph Murphy in the lead role supported by a strong company. The Brookline Eagle praises Murphy as Dan O’Hara, noting his ripe natural portrayal with humor and heroism. audience enjoyed vivid scenes including horseshoeing and carrier doves signaling race fortunes, and the mounting style drew warm approval.
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Kerry Gow
Joseph Murphy
Brooklie Eagle
Murphy
Dan O'Hara
Ment Estate Transfer Near Mayville NW
Real estate transfers recorded in Mayville NW include Hiram Barber to Beebe and Horton for land at Pindrey's Lake valued at 300 dollars, Horatio Farnham to Mary Talcott and others at Hanover for 2,200, Rufus Barrows to Mason Barrows at Harmony for 33,050, William Giech to Osmond Hail at Chautauqua for 3,940, Daniel Wicox to Mezekial Oven at Villenova for 1,935, NY Life Trust and others to John Johnson at Portland for 1,009, Eugenes Lambard to John Pederson at Carroll for 400.
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Mayville
Hiram
Barber
Beebe & Horton
Pindrey’s Lake
Horatio N. Farnham
Aireliff
Mary L. Talcott
Hanover
Rufus Barrows
Mason Barrows
Harmony
Win. LY. Giech
Osmond ZL
Hail
Chautauqua
Daniel T. Wicox
Mezekial Oven
Villenova
N.Y
John A. Johnon
Portland
Eugenes Lambard
John Pederson
Carroll
Revision of Charter Begins by Committee of Eight
The Committee of Eight appointed to revise the charter held its first meeting last night. Chairman T. G. Brooks told an Onsenvar reporter the revision will be a labor of considerable length and only a beginning was made. An adjourned meeting is planned for tonight to continue work. Brooks is ill, but other members will meet as often as possible to push toward completion.
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It. G. Brooks
Onsenvar
Brooks
Assis
Bay Window Coaches Bring Parlor Service To PRR
The first bay window coaches for parlor car service on the Pennsylvania Railroad have entered use. Exterior color aligns with the line, while interior features large bay windows with six foot interior intervals creating a pretty effect. Lavish hammered brass decor, revolving chairs, a drawing room compartment, a dedicated smokers room, and ornate chandeliers mark the lavish interior.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Socials and Musicales Highlight Local Gatherings
Social Everts, Miss Jessie Bradley hosted friends for an evening musicale. The Ladies Aid Society of St John church plans a concert at Mr G P Ishams residence promising interest. A Baptist social at Mr and Mrs Louis Kochs on Second Street drew a large, pleased crowd. Misa Belle Nos on, Mrs Millard, Miss Agnes Koch and Misa Lillie Hiller performed well and were praised, while Mr Fred Lights reading was well delivered. Volunteers supplemented the published program. the event left the church with lasting satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Bradley
Aid Society
St. John Church
G. P. Isham
Louis Koch
Second Street
Misa Belle Noson
Legal Matters and Local Court Actions Reported
Next Tuesday the sale of stock from E A Hoffacker’s grocery begins to satisfy judgments against him. Henry Erbs’s claim will be first settled with 200 value. Silas Mathson’s claim, and then Chas D F Toomey’s judgment of 192.63. Abell v Finkel did not appear and will stand open until Tuesday. Bogtran v Lenterman set for today. plaintiff appeared and judgment given for 35 to 36 with costs. David Wood of Holly was shot by a dog. gun discharged when dog toppled trigger, injuring his right leg near the ankle.
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E. A. Hoffacker
Henry Erbs
Constable Peshong
Silas Mathson
Chas
D. F. Toomey
Abell Va. Finkel
Aquire Eolstein
Bogtran
Meadville Area Mixed with Fires and Industry Moves
County notes from Meadville and surrounding towns describe a collapsed Hoss well at Brocton and expected building boom in Meadville next summer. Reports mention Elmira business prospects, a proposed cigar factory in Salamanca, the Holmes house fire in Bradford, and plans to build floating mills in Westfield. Local officials face marriage fee allocations, sheriff sale notices, and civic meetings. The Erie bar fishing, Indian band plans for Washington, temperance workers, and Allegheny College suspend study amid unrest are also noted along with fire department leadership changes and a Meadville Erste Iron Works restart with wage cuts.
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Crawford County
Elmira
Cay
Salamanca
Holmes House
Bradford
John W. Stewart & Co
Westfield
Corry
Erie Flyer Accident Delays Rail Trains After Tire Break
Rail Line reports No.5 on the Lake Shore westbound drawn by a Mogul engine. A Erie Flyer accident occurred when a driver tire broke at fifty mph, a fragment buried in frozen ground. The engineer stayed aboard, stopped the train, and No.5 finished about an hour late while others ran on time.
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Lake Shore
Erie
Connecting
de Jaya
Sneak Thieves About Steal Poultry and Pigs
In a period of low mood two Friday night theft cases emerged as thieves targeted food. In the Fourth Ward seventeen chickens were stolen from a coop, and at Deer Street Mr. James Dillon reported two siloes stolen and three pigs released after the pen was broken. Police have been notified.
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Fia
James Dillon
Deer Street
Counterfeit Bank Notes and the New Detection Methods
Philadelphia Times reports on counterfeit detection amid growing use of photography and engraving. Detective John B. Dye explains old and new methods, including back-side tinting and color work removal, plus risks from lithographs and pen-made fakes. Public vigilance and swift removal from circulation are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
John 8. Dye
United States Treasury
Weather shifts boost chicken prices in a snap
A Larimer grocer priced chickens at 10 cents on a hot day then 20 cents as weather cooled. A breeze then raised the price to 25 cents per pound, with the clerk noting the supplier’s concerns about freshness as the rapid changes unfolded in about 274 seconds.
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Larimer
Thom
Remarkable grotto discovery at Dorgali Sardinia
London readers report a vast marble hall in a Sardinian grotto at Dorgali. Sixteen colored columns rise from the floor beneath a white roof, with birds serpents and fruit motifs. An ornate altar, hanging flower festoons, candelabra and an untouched chalice tempt exploration. A petrified stag skeleton and six additional chambers with stalactite arabesques complete the marvel.
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London News
Dorgali
Sardinia
Natural
Enor
Cagliari
Papermaking In China From Ancient to Modern Varieties
The Philadelphia Press describes ancient Chinese papermaking evolving into province specific varieties. It notes young bamboo fiber pulp work and alum sizing, hand sheet production, and distinct rice paper resembling textile fabrics. It mentions ritual papers for graves and symbolic paper windows doors and visiting cards with an anecdote about a vast imperial visiting card laid across a floor.
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China
Philadelphia Press
I Ckin
Noor
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Sijo
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Gepthe Evaning
Leo
Maurice Loeb
Henry Weller
Dunkirk
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Heaven
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Valentines
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Arcady
W. D. McSinstry
Albany
Francis Murphy
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Moon's Station
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P. J. Popple
D. W. Jack
R. J. Thomas
E.W. Bently
Rochester
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Lockport
Kerry Gow” Company
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John Rogan
Fox Street
W.C. Roberts
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Buffalo Express
J.H. van Biren
Freedonia
B. J. Emerson
New Oreans
L. B. Wood
Grand Valley
Geo. M. Webster
Jos. Naftel
Cleveland
Erie Hotel
C.F. Chapman
WW. Johnson
C. I. Henderson
Olean
J. M. Geer
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Daniel Simpson
William T. Simpson
Ciy
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Holly
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Meadville Expectia
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Pahelps
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Erie Bar
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Canandaigua
Thomas Gallagher
Kinzua
George A. Berry
Tonawanda Reservation
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Allegheny College
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