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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1883
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR lists names of city officials and ward officers alongside fire department leaders including foremen and ladder company heads. Details include districts such as 1st Ward 4th Ward and Fire Hall Center Street with foremen named for each unit.
Village items report the Port Dover Excursion arriving by lake next week and a Gibson greenhouse display in Simpson's window. Local notices praise George P Isham for papier mache designs, note L P Pritchard’s financial setback, and share several social updates including travels, birthdays, and health.
The fourth school building is ready for the roof and nearly finished. It will be a great convenience and ornament to Central Ave and reflects credit on contractor Mr. John d Tracy.
A report notes the husband Dr Yerrick of Tellvau 0 arrived last evening and Misses Libbie and Sadie Henry, sisters of the deceased, will arrive from Circleville Dunkirk N Y to attend the funeral services tomorrow morning in Circleville Ohio Daily Tfer ald July 34.
Tuesday evening is the last opportunity to sign up for the badge race. Local oarsmen may be enticed by bay amusements and should register at this office promptly.
Early this morning a fire at the L B and M S Railway repair shop below the Central depot damaged the back portion and roof of the main building. The fire, started in the rear store room by an incendiary, quickly spread but the fre department saved the main structure. Total loss about 500 dollars, insured.
A Citizen urges Mr Charles Bremer to remove an unsightly obstruction placed on the sidewalk opposite the Phillipbaar estate on Third Street. The writer questions Bremer's right to place it there and condemns the act as foolish and beneath a gentleman, urging immediate removal to avoid public contempt.
The Dunkirk community is urged to consider Hon. J. T. Williams for state senate. Though not officially a candidate, supporters claim he would best represent the 33d district, bringing strong parliamentary skill and deep knowledge of state government. Dunkirk has never had senate representation, and Williams is seen as the ideal delegate for the city.
Daniel S Henry born May 10 1852 in Steuben County New York came to this city in 1865 and lived here since. He married Sallie Moran in 1879 and left a daughter. He died May 11 at 11 35 am at the Pickaway House after a lingering illness. his family and several siblings and friends mourn his loss.
Opening day at Lily Dale drew large afternoon attendance. Ohio’s C P Kellogg delivered the morning address dedicating the new amphitheater, Philadelphia’s Mrs Lillie spoke on theology, Damon’s band provided satisfying music, Pettit family from Alliance performed songs, and a large crowd enjoyed a meal at Edwards Hotel. The meetings continue with social hops planned midweek and on Saturday evenings in the amphitheater with Damon’s band.
A special meeting of the uncommon council at Wheeler's opera house last Saturday evening, chaired by Prest Erbs. All present except Murphy. Boots painting proposed, Frank Miller's polish and Allenbrand to paint edifices. Carried. hygiene objected to suspected malarial actor. Hose to be turned on them. Two hours to complete painting and a 25 cent appropriation for water committee. Spiritual adjournment proposed after exhausting funds.
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