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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1883

Page

4

Local notices mix of officials and fireside names

A jumble of personal mentions lists Ward officials and department heads, including Mayor Win Zimerain, John H. Lascelle, and W. Durrell, plus names from Fire and County offices. It also reports visitors from Syracuse and Dunkirk, a barn build by A E Kinner, a pistol shot incident, and a July Fourth gathering with civic scenes and an inquest into a deadly rail accident.

Win Zimerain Glenna Lyuin Johnson John H. Lascelle Louise Hold Tracy J. Hutchinton E. Ip Hoyt Randell Frank J. Murphy Ath Toomey Russell W. D Wi ‘Altuy Scott W. Durrell

Common Council Adjourns After Tuesday Meeting

The Common Council met Tuesday evening with nearly all members present except Murphy and Randall. Minutes were approved, and invitations considered. The N L BE W Co track regroving plan was approved with two votes against. The government ground fence was ordered painted and Washington Square grass sold for $10. Water pipes along Third were to be cut down to sidewalk level. Adjournment set for next Monday night.

Murphy Randall Hose 2 Tracy Lion Third Allemsbrand Washington Square John Fitzgerald

Myra Clark Gaines Fight for Her Rights in Court

For 59 years Myra Clark Gaines battled in U S courts over a contested will and about 16 million dollars in New Orleans property. Raised by Daniel Clark, she claimed to be his sole legitimate daughter and heir after a long series of marriages and legal twists. The case moved from New Orleans to the U S Supreme Court, with mixed rulings and renewed challenges as she pressed for recognition of her lineage.

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Woman Fights For Family Estate Through Long Court Battle

A 77 year old woman pursued a protracted legal fight to secure her father’s will and the rents of the estate. After appealing to the supreme court in Washington, she won a 1861 judgment granting her the property and decades of rents, but the ensuing war delayed justice and she has since received only limited city aid, leaving her potentially the richest in the nation if she gains the full rights now.

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Nest Lined With Greenbacks Reveals Hidden Cash Stash

About ten years ago a woman on Avenue I between Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh streets misplaced twenty dollars in two bills. Last Friday workmen repairing the house uncovered a rat’s nest behind weather boarding containing the torn currency. The bills were damaged but still recognizable as money.

Avenue I Galveston News

Local Advertising Mix From Center Street Offers and Notices

A collage of 19th century shop ads and notices on Center Street 47 offers Spring and Summer goods at low prices. Other entries promote wood, portraits, poultry, sewing machine repairs, real estate, and ready sympathy for local businesses. Also promotions for coal and lumber, fencing, plaster, and patent medicines with prices and contact details.

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Evening Observer Board OF Education Hmembers J. T. Williams J. IL Lascelles F. J. Murphy J.C. Hagget F. Mar A. Holatema J. W. Babcock Schoals Board OF Water Commissioners Geo. d. Abell Jobp Brooks Leggs Lid Miner L. Heyl Colnan J.T Aliams J. C. Iwhardson JosEfa Ruscu Lelow Adolphus Kelser Center St John Craser Bover Fosskorth Deer Edward C. Clem Broons Hove Charlee Loeb Hook $ Ladder Co Center 51 Jas. Mooder Wilies Tookataver C. BE Daniel Gurney Justices of the Peace A. Iolstein D.s.wrrght Michael Ready Cornstables John Jordan Pocee Peshong M. Matteson Depa D.3. Bradley Bistros Charles Blood E. L. Wilco Superintendent of the Poor P.P. Kidder Walter Wilham F.s.french Marshall Vas Depari Fredonia D. D. Ludlow, Jr Dunkirk Dben Wood Davis Forestville Fredouin C. B. Bradley, Esq Light House Park Lockport Journal L. MacKinstry John McDonald Henry B. van Buren Charles N. Harris A. E. Kinner Geo. Isham Mr. Isham Efra. Howe Fretighia Met. H Yestandit Peter Wagner Syracuse Dr. Rathbun Engle Street W. Brooks State Convention of the Baptist Church E. F. Crane Sam Tolles M.D. Forance Boston J. C. Dudley Rochester J. Baldwin Westfield A. Reed Laona J. Ring Arcade J. Kelly A. 2. Smith J.L. Wample Jamestown W.E. Stephens Erie J. IE. Flagler Mayville EB. D. Ludwig Mutual Safety Fund Accident Association Shenango Valley Bradford George F. Seybolt Erie Road L. C. Brown Marion T. 2. Averill Tarport Brown C. J. Cooper Pittsburgh Erie Hotel H.A Moore Chautauqua D. Oakes Buffalo W. C. Hanford City N. R. Collins W. J. Zitle J.M. Golstein W. I. Bromewood Sherman E. 8. Moas Brocton Owen Payne Jennie Mathews A. F. Parker Warren H. R. Howard St. Mary’s Asylum Bartley O'Neil O'Neil Buffalo Streets Nickel Plate Loder Hose Co. No. 2 W. H. Edwards & Co J. C. Naggett J. H. Lascetles Martin Rogan Martin Union Depot J. G. Armstrong A. G. Koch J. Hutchinson J.W. Perkins F.G. Wyman E. H. Emerson John Glover Nicholas Common Council Hamilton Bout Gifford T. c. Jones Singer Dunkirk, N.Y Third Street Mocxer Berean Oxe Price Crotame Centre Street Warner Bros Crotnia Centre St American and Portland Gements Coal and Lumber Yard Warbie Buss Paris Michas Loeb Hamilton's Shiloh Croup Gough Job Light & Harper Light & Harper’s Paint and Oil Depot Sherwin Williams & Co Gur Heap Gorner N. Heerick 3D Street Center Elas H. L. Stobérta Nickle Plate Scroll Law Erteck Grief D. D Swan Street A. F. Smyth Second and Eik J.J. Tracy Central Avenue Canary Street Ith Sth E. Cook Canary St T. H. Wittlesey Blossburg Maurice Loeb Danforth & Co Rogin's J. A. Slapf C. O. D. Clothier Center. St Main St L.P. Prichard McCarthy CHINA L. P. Prichard’s Baokirk Mainz Nemlock Hamiton Ieeaae Neo York New Pork City
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