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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1883
Page
4
A fragmented listing shows city leaders including mayor, ward representatives, and water commissioners. Fire department personnel and stations are detailed, with notes on a railroad collision near Harbor Creek injuring crew and damaging locomotives and cars.
A stream of social items lists guests and visitors from Chicago, Hornellsville, Cleveland, Portland, Dunkirk, and other cities. It notes hotel arrivals in Scranton Rochester Cleveland Toledo and Buffalo, a public figure John Hodge addressing advertising, and a convivialgathering with toasts to absent friends. The piece includes extended commentary on persistent advertising and a social group’s dining and dancing after a gathering.
At a common council meeting last night all were present except Russell and Hutchinson. A motion requested laying plank instead of stone between the tracks on Third street. No action was taken on Charles Bremer's blockade. Allenbrand moved to adjourn, and it was carried.
Dr A Wy Phillips of Fort Sill Fre donia arrived home with Mrs Phillips after a European tour. The party appeared hale and hearty, with reports of mountain and lake scenes enjoyed by Chautauquans abroad. Officers report a midnight arrest of John Sexton for robbing Charles Reynolds of 41.75 near the Commercial hotel. Sexton allegedly intoxicated Reynolds then robbed him. he was tried in police court. The case State versus John Stieger, for false pretences, was adjourned to August 7.
Descendants of the late Mosely W. Abell gathered yesterday at the house of George M. in this city for a family reunion. Four children, eight grandchildren, two of the next generation, plus two sons and three daughters-in-law attended. The event featured patriotic decorations and a long shade table laden with abundant viands.
The piece lampoons the Colgan special committee and Mayor Zimm erman regarding mis signed papers and a feud with Gen. C. F. White. It claims newspapers tainted the report, cites a letter mishap to South Chicago, and parodies attacks on the city's editor and several papers while mocking the integrity of local officials and journalists.
Mr Zimmerman of Belle Isle N Y and Scott Johnson had a buggies deal with Johnson purchasing the buggies and later delivering a deed for the house. Johnson faced hardship starting life anew but acted squarely. A wayward young woman from Eric Py eloped with a Buffalo shirt agent and was arrested for defrauding a landlord of board. The couple planned to marry after settling the matter.
Fraternal orders and lodges are listed with agents for Milton lithographers and local druggists offering Speer's Port Grape Wine and Buffalo Mead. The column advertises poultry, oysters, sausages, and various patent medicines. Also promoted are portraits at Gif ford's Art Gallery, a large residence for sale on Avenue, and multiple clothing and goods discounts at JE Shehan's old stand 66 Center Street.
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