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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1885
Page
4
Weather summary from Watersaton Observatory notes light rains eastern portion and NW breezes. Saturday forecast for New England and lake region calls for generally fair weather with local showers and variable winds. Observed arrival and departure times listed for several lines and stations including Frederonia with various early morning and evening times.
In weeky Dunkirk Local News items readers learn about a dramatic fragment of romance, upcoming events, ads, and civic notices. The paper details street repairs, circus invites for St Marys Orphan Asylum, the enlarged daily issue plans, charity excursions to Gowanda and Niagara Falls, and local personalities and business ads, all framed in a lively 1880s small-town voice.
The Dunkirk Cadet Corps held its fourth preliminary drill at the armory with about twenty cadets. Judges Captain D. D. Ludlow and ex-Lieutenant Chauncey Rathban watched a 45 minute event. Cadet Harry S. Martin won after Winters failed a command on trail arms.
An alarm at about two o'clock Saturday night reported a box car burning at the east end of the Erie railroad yard. The origin is unknown though hints point to a spark from a locomotive or tram car cless as possible causes. The switch engine moved remaining train parts away as firemen and bystanders watched the blaze. About a thousand feet of hose were laid from a hydrant, but the cat was empty.
The Ossenvix reports the sale of the cut-boat Phantom to Prof. H A Bruton and Frank J White. A search from Buffalo to Sturgeon Point and the Canada shore fails to locate the boat or crew. Officials fear drowning while witnesses recount Bruton and White swimming through breakers to shore and back aboard.
Mrs H C Brundage sister of the late Mrs J Beggs died last night at her home on the avenue beyond the Half Way House from dropsy. She was well known in Dunkirk with many friends. Funeral date cannot be stated as Mr Brundage is away.
The oldest inhabitant noted a rare dry Fourth of July in Dunkirk with calm skies and no rain. Despite plans for a city celebration failing, many enjoyed private picnics and trips. The Agricultural Society of Northern Chautauqua held a popular Fourth at the driving park attracting a large crowd. Public observances were absent, and business slowed as streets had a holiday atmosphere.
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