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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1885
Page
4
Dunkirk column blends humorous verse with community happenings and ads. Items mention Monroe ads, sanitary plumbing, straw hats at Levy's, job hunts, clothing sales, and a string of local notices from residents and churches, with brief society items and upcoming events in 1883 Dunkirk.
July 1 highlights include new postage rates lowering letter and newspaper prices, Van Buren Point season opening with Cornell managing hotel accommodations, sewers to cottages, flower beds, and drives finished, and a festive picnic at St George grounds with Duphick band and Damon's orchestra.
Mrs. Katie Phillips wife of Henry S. Phillips died after a five week illness at her Dunkirk home on Lion Street. Born Katie King she was nearly 33 and married fourteen years ago to engineer Henry S. Phillips of the D A V P road. Survived by two children Paul age ten and Mamie eight, parents siblings and a wide circle of friends. Funeral at the house Friday at 2 PM with full sympathy extended to husband and children.
A Villenova resident in Dun kirk reported Monday's cannonading heard clearly with origin thought between Fredonia and Dunkirk. The Fredonia Censor notes two hours of distant explosions likely from Dunkirk, with telephoned inquiries failing to identify the source. A West Hill man claimed Frank Howe saw a gun rash from a vessel on the lake through a telescope, but newspapers today mention no naval engagement.
The Y M C A Lyceum pursues growth with new work under consideration. A Rambling Club to visit places Saturday afternoon aims to study natural science. A microscope study class is also being considered. Next Tuesday the Lyceum will debate Resolved That Sunday excursions should be prohibited.
The public criticizes the Common Council for delaying filling the Police Justice vacancy calling it petty political robbery. The writer urges abolition if useless and condemns politics in city affairs while warning about health concerns from disease. Burdock Blood Bitters are recommended as a purifying tonic.
A large crowd gathered at the St James Hotel on Third Street for the wedding of Sadie Fleury and Charles H Selke. Rev F W Raikes officiated, the couple received many gifts, and left for a two week wedding trip to Cleveland and Chicago amid a display of rice showers and toasts from relatives and friends.
The Dunkirk Polo Club hosts a benefit at the tink tonight after a season of amusement. Admission is 15 cents. Players include Finest 1ean Wagner, B. Everts, Sullivan, Gunther, Miller, Preeger, plus second-year Clifford, Gerber, W. Everts, Depher, Haho, Edwards. Teams are evenly matched.
The Fredonia Censor urges Pomfret Republicans to unite behind Sheriff candidate Clarence H. Lake or County Clerk candidate John Hamilton, warning a split delegation defeats both. The Jamestown Sun also backs Lake and urges him not to ally with another candidate, hoping for a solid majority for his nomination.
A pleasant surprise gathering yesterday at Street Commissioner Ryder’s house hosted by about thirty members of the M. E. Church. The event honored Mrs. Ryder, nearly 78, with baskets of goodies and a bountiful supper. Guests from Williamsport and Cherry Creek shared kind wishes and thanks.
The preliminary Chautauqua session runs July 7 to 10 with Ohio state supervisors meeting July 7 led by J H Vincent on That Boy. Ohio state teachers association welcomes guests in the evening and holds a general meeting Wednesday morning. Thursday features the reading circle and Friday includes readings lectures and social time. Regular season opens Saturday July 11.
An 1685 ad claims scrofula and impurities harm the system and promises Hood’s Sarsaparilla will purify the blood and restore vitality. It asserts superiority to other preparations and credits blood cleansing with overcoming disease. Monroe’s advertisement references the remedy.
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