Weather forecast and ship arrivals summary
Probabilities and signals indicate fair weather with light rains in eastern portions of the Lower Lakes and variable winds northwesterly. A Saturday outlook for New England and the lower lake region calls for generally fair weather followed by local rains with caution on winds and temperature. Arrivals and departures times noted for stations include signal station updates and ship movements with evening and late afternoon schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaiaraTon
Lower Lakes
New England
Lower Lake Region
DUNKIRK LOCAL NEWS AND AD NOTES
Local page features seasonal verse by Hollis Prescott Spefferd and multiple small ads. Listings include sanitary plumbing by EC Perry & Co with sewer and water pipe promos, Erie Store parasols and rubber hose deals, Levy's straw hats at 50 cents, Mrs Lechoet's market lamb prices, and a first-class housework position advertised. Buffalo One Price Clothing Store promotes a three day stock clearance at 47 Center St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
E.c.perry & Co
E.c.perry&co
EC. Perry & Co
E.C. Perry & Co
Erie
E. C. Perry & Co
Levy’s
Rock
Buffalo
One Price Clothing Store
Center St
Duirkirk
N.Y
Westfield inventor unveils a circuit closer
Local note of J. J. Rott of Westfield developing a circuit closer. Mentions purchases at Levy's for hats. Several short items: Miss Alice Norton of Elstreet to spend summer at Buffalo. Fredonia National Bank declares a 5 percent semi annual dividend on June 30. Also notes changes in local editors and community events including Chautauqua session planning, a burglary report, and travel notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rott
Westfield
Levy’s
Aliee Norton
Elstreet
Sheridan
Burg
Jara
Andrew Sloan
Chautauqua
E. A. Johnson
Fredonia
Pittsburg
Forestville
F. W. Krafft
Germania Gesang Verein
Niagara
Babcock
New York
Columbus
Fourth of July notices and local updates mix of travel and births
Local items report holiday plans and transit delays. The Lake Shore post office closes early for the Fourth. trains show delays. Several residents travel or prepare visits to Rochester, Erie County, Palmyra, Conneaut, and England. Names include Frank Stapf, E B Pucka, F Chapman, Francis, Rhodes, St J Gross, J Bates. A baby weighed about 1000 pounds. a bay horse bought for roadster use. ticket sales at half rate noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kuttenbach
Rochester
Lake Shore
Frank Stapf
Pittsburg
Francis
New York
St. J. Gross
Peter Rating, Jr
Griswold Street
Katie
Conneaut
Ohio
Robert McKay
J. T. Bates
M. E. Church
H.b.newkirk
Bourne
Erle
Mystery of Monday Cannonading Heard Across The Lake
The Owsensep last eight is likely correct on Monday afternoon cannonading near Port Colborne Ontario. Scott heard the fringe at that time and Lighthouse keeper Taggart confirms sounds from that vicinity. Reports from Fredonia and Salamanca echo widespread local attention as mysterious shipboard noises and bells are heard far from any other vessel. Levy's offers hats discounted to 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Port Colburne
Michigan
Taggart
Fredonia
Villenova
Mayville
Wm. Green
City approves funding debt by issuing bonds under new charter
Mayor Hinman convened a special session to set up funding the city debt. A committee was named to determine total indebtedness and arrange bonds at no more than five percent interest. The plan calls for annual tax levies to cover principal and interest. The group includes Mayor Hinman, City Treasurer Larcellea, and finance figures Rathbun and Hartison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
M. L. Hinman
Rathbun
Messrs
Flahaven
Gibson Tiarrigan
McDonough
Gibson
John H. Larcellea
Conne'r
Messrs. Rathbun
Hartison
Observer to-morrow holiday note in 19th century style
The office announces no issue tomorrow due to a national independence anniversary holiday. The next paper will be published Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ume
Tailor System Patten Cutters Visit Dun Kirk
J J Clark and wife the Maneus Pattern Cutters of Chicago are in Dun Kirk for a short stay at Mrs Lyons No 53 Fourth St. Ladies may be measured for patterns and have them cut to their form with no alterations. Children patterns cut by personal measure not by age. Also tax notice and health ad present: about 2000 of 10000 city tax paid to Receiver Finkel. tax due by the 15th with extra percent after. Medical ad from World's Dispensary Buffalo NY offers treatment info. Spring 1885 Monroe ad seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Fox
First Presbyterian Church
5. M. Smith
Joseph Nelson
Louis Heyl
F. W. Raikes
J. T. Hoole
Joseph van Vieck
Charlotte A. Fox
Mr. Martin
W. K. Williams
J. H. van Buren
Metsra
Theodore Hequembourg
William Hl
Wyman
Howe
Martin
Forest Hill
Fox
Cartie van den Steen
van den Steen
Dunkirk
Ida Monroe
Monroe
Cleveland
Kittie Powers
Powers
Emmittsburg
Frank Fox
Lockport
Fred Fox
Ostroth
Cady
Mackey
Charles Clark
Arthur G. Fox
Buffalo
Mr. Fox
Calvin Treat
Tahmage
Fred Brunn
Erie Road
C. A. Brunn
Slubeecn
Mis. Curny
Hornellsville
James Vaughan
Gloran
Patrick Mulqueen
Bradford
Nolan
Titusville
John Vaughan
Ridgeway
Carr
Salatanta
J. J. Clark
Maneus
Chicago
Finkel
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Aturive
Com. M
Beart
Frodonia
Axrive
Gom. m
Sooa
Mt. Rait
Roo
Ebro
Bran
Southern
Sioo
Prescott Spefferd
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Western
Bessie Rathbun
Rev
P. P. Kidder
London
England
Sullivan
D. Loeb
E. Moldenbauer
Wagner
E. Everts
Gunther
Miller
Pfleeger
Back
Pullman, Diagess & Co
Dunkarts
Tsaw
Orsukver
Dy. Gemge
Bla Kham
Lin
Abbott Bassett
Dr. Blackham
Duffalo Express
Blackham
Niagara Falls
Mate Reservation
B. Gaskill
A. J. Gluck
F. R. Delano Sheauter
P. Spaulding
F. R. Delano
A. Schoellkoil
Hans Neilson
M.n.whitney
T. V. Welch
Benjamin Rhodes
C. W. Cutler
FL RI
Belle Isle
Hig Island
Hog Island
Set
Hamlamic
Armstrong
Grand Trunk Ry
Pablo
E. B. Pucka
Erie County
F. Chapman
The
Academy
Palmyra
Earth TO
Earth
Willian
Levy's
Danforth & Co's
Toomey
Tor, Lion and Wright Streets
Minnesota
Akron Falls
White Dove
White Lily
Unngmersons Fire Wars
M. Loeb’s
Dexter Street
Coal Coal
S.M. Hamilton
Cor-Eagle and
W.third St. Dunkirk
Rice & Abell
For
Gh & Center
Ms. Dankirk
X.Y
Congress
Sullivan & Son
Boston Brown Bread
Borden's
Eagle Band
People’s Grocer
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Hoyl's
C. Russell
N. J. Jackson & Co
Coal & Wood
East Front Street
Buffalo Street
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