CITY DIRECTORY PAGE FOR CITY OFFICIALS AND BOARDS
A 1885- DATED city directory lists Mayor Wm Zimmernal, Clerk Louis Johnson, and many city officers including Street Commissioner Louis McCraskey Treasurer John F. Lascelles and City Attorney W C Holt. It also enumerates Ward officials, Board of Education members, Water Commissioners and department foremen with office locations and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Zimmernal
Louis Johnson
Louia McCraskey
John FL. Lascelles
Cousctimen
Louis Heyl
Tracy
J. Mutem
E. Altenvrand
Randell
Frank J. Murphy
Wari
D. F. Feamey
James ©. Russell
W. C. Holt
J. W. Pond
Walter Scott
F. W. Durrell
Local Society Events and Attic Exhibits in Town
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church plans a festival at Mrs. Seymour Elk street tomorrow evening. Thomas Jackle shows a portrait of his brother Dr. F. Jackle in Germania rooms. Mr. Harrizon exhibits a red Bai specimen scratched from California. Mrs. Gibson’s ice parlor hosts night blooming cereas blossoming soon. Mr. Gidley sold his Fourth street jot to Capt. Burdick of Chautauqua Lake fame for a residence. Several residents depart for Chicago and New York on business and leisure trips. Knights of St. Patrick hold a meeting at Columbus Hall for the Queen City Row entertainment. Local social events include a party at the Williams residence with Cadet Corps in uniform. Baseball results feature Providence 5 Buffalo 8 and other league games yesterday. Coroner Blood investigates John Putnam’s death, ruling no fault but a probable stone impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar. J. Gidley
Fourth Street
Knights of St. Patrick
Columbus Hall
Queen City Row
Fog Club of
Buffalo
Health Improved Mr A J Juliet Leaves For Strife Free Time
Mr A J Juliet shows health improvement and goes out frequently to strife free time, drawing rejoicing from many friends. George McCormack was arrested yesterday by an officer for assault and battery on Michael Techioff. discharged by the court as the complainant failed to prove the crime. George Templeman was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, fined 619 and costs for both offences. $25.95 was the amount, and on a further charge of resisting an officer sentence was suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Monroe
A.J. Juliet
George McCormack
Michael Techioff
George Templeman
Keough
Voices From Buffalo A Successful Experiment
In early experiments with electricity as a medium of instant communication, Telegraph Co. tests connected a Buffalo exchange with Chicago to transmit voices. Despite insulation issues from strong currents, the operator’s voice was heard distinctly, signaling more wonders upcoming in communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Townsend
W. A. Telegraph Co
Buffalo
Convocation of Buffalo Deanery Held at St John’s Church
A Buffalo Deanery convocation met at St John’s Buffalo on May 30. Morning prayers were led by Rev C W Hayes and others. A 10 30 service included Dr Brown and Rev Hyde with Rev Van Dyke. Rev A Sidney Dealey delivered the sermon. A 2 30 business meeting reviewed missionary reports and continued work. The gathering adjourned to the rector’s house with evening prayers and remarks by Rev Dr Arcy and Rev Kidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. John's Church
C. W. Hayes
Westfield
D. Moir
Raikes
Dr. Brown
St. Pauls Cathedral
M. Hyde
All Saints
B. van Dyke
Grace
A. Sidney Dealey
Christ's Buffalo
Convocation
Arcy
Salem
Mass
St.John's Parish
Mr. Kidder
Board of Education Minutes and Inquiries
The meeting opened at 7 30 am with most members present except Haggett and Holatien. Bills were approved including W E Thompson trucking 2 75 John Madigan wood 12 54 Henry Weiler stationary 10 50 Henry Horch plumbing 15 00 Henry Weiler dictionary 4 00 Grace Dunham teaching 4 50 J W Syler tuning pianos 10 00 C K Abell and Son stationary 49 97 The group approved the warrants for these sums. Letters from applicants Miss L B Ellen Dwyer and Miss Gertrude Blakeney were filed for order. A communication about Mrs James Cairns son was referred to the superintendent. The superintendent recommended diplomas for Miss Mabel Williams and Miss Isabel Hilliard Miss Nellie Holland and Miss Mary Meakim. The president was authorized to place the diplomas. Warrants for fixed monthly salaries were approved. The tax deadline was extended to June 24. A request to refer Buffalo Hardware Co bill to the finance committee and issue warrants for payment was approved. The yard at School No 2 was ordered to be put in order and a Regents Examination committee to be appointed. The meeting adjourned. A Jamestown man Matthews reported fell into boiling dye, risking eyesight and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Haggett and
Holatien
W. E. Thompson
John Madigan
Henry Weiler
Henry Horch
Grace Dunham
J.w.syler
C.K. Abell & Son Stationary
W.l.sessions
Chegal
Ellen Dwyer
Gertrude Blakeney
James Cairns
J. W. Babcock
Murphy
Lascelles
May
Buffalo One Price Clothing Store and Local Notices
An advertisement lists Spring and Summer clothing and gents furnishing goods at fixed prices, plus a note about repair services by Dr. Howe on 3rd street. Fragments mention watchmakers, portrait photos, and a dirt dumping prohibition at Mullet and Front streets. Also offered are a handsome residence on the avenue between 4th and 5th streets and various medical remedies sold by Light & Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Bottom
Buffalo
Gnej
Buffalo One Price Clothing
Centre St
Avena
4Th
Sth
Third Street
Mocker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Observer
Tuesaday
Mendera
J. T. Willams
J. N. Lascelles
F. Murphy
J. G. Haggett
F. May
A. Holstein
Board OF Water Commissioners
Geo.m Abel
John Madan
MG. Brooks
Fire Department
Jossin Busca
Peete
Lion
Adolphus Keiser
Center St
John D. O'Congers
Lear
Deer
James Holstein
Beste Jose
Charles Loeb
Meat Ladder Co
Jas. MacGey
William Bookutaver
Abeil
Daniel Guiney
Jsdances of the
D.S. Wright
Michael Ready
John Jordan
Pewer Peahong
Oot Matteson
CB. Bradsetrict
Charles Blood
E.wilcox
US 8
P.P. Kidder
Walter Williams
Dept
F.s.french
U.S. Marshall
Western
A. N
Jou
Fredontla
P.m. Decart
D. D. Ludlow, Jr
Dunkirk Day
The
Loserver
Dunkirk
Lion Street
Opera House
Ladies Aid Society of
M. E. Church
Seymour Elk Street
Thomas Jackle
Germania Rooms
Dr. F. Jackle
J. S. Harrizon
California
Wm. Gibson
Mrs. Simpson
Chas. Corf
Silver Creek
Wilbur Christy
Hanover
Brooks Locomotive Works
Mr. Whitlock
Crocks
Pew Ea
H. G. Brook
Mr. Join Wolfe
Auburn
Ind
George Seybolt
Brooklyn
A. d. Sutter
Am. Ex. Co
David Russell
Rooks
Mr. HE. FB. Probert
Mrr
Ruichard Hargll
Copper Department
Thoms Jeckle
Eastern
Tmuiten
Akron
Wnh
G. Hurlbert
Agt
G. Risley
Grand Lodge of the State
Irondequoit
E. L. Speckler
Lancaster
Bame
W. L. Peck
Cleveland
F. G. Tyler
Ft. Wayne
Jas. B. Brown
G. C. Joy
Titusville
C. J. White
L. O. Sweetland
Rochester
C. P. Hohstine
John Ayde
Hf. Flenthe
Liverpool
Richard Williams
Ruggles Street
Misa Jegsi
Ernst
Jamestown Journal
County ‘Insane Asylum
Cook & Co
Providence
Boston
Philadelphia
Detroit
American Association
Eclipse
Louisville
T. Metropolitans
Athletic &, Columbus
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Allegheny
Baltimore
St. Louis
Dunkirk, Free Academy
Charles §. Stanley
Prest D. F. Toomey
D. G. Matteson
Sec'y
John Putnam
Putnam
Blood
Mr. Putnam
Owspape
Jamestown
Matthews
Hite
Business Gards
RS. C
Stanley
M.D
Caospesk German
J. Crontn
Deer and
Fifth Avenue
Dunkin
R. E. H. Emerson
Corer
W. Krafet
Voragud
Lake Shore Bank
Lam Loeb
K. Williams
Bradford
Tageville
Exchangeu
W. N. U. Tel. Co
Center Et
Cigers
Maurice Loeb
H.C. H. Smith
Shose Woods
Buffalo One Price
Center-st
H. C. H. Smith
Cen Iter Street
John Promonschenwel
Twinersd
PJ Andérsct
Gifford’s Art Gallery
Mullet
Josefh Bean
U. A. Jones
Solis
Shiloh
Light & Harper
Ar Heap Sorner
Squire
D. D
Ludlow, Jr
E, King
Mitng
Center Street
Tark-st
Ath
Dandkirk
Way
Oanders Sted
LH Deer
J. M. Dickston
Mie
Light & Harper’s
Paint and Oil Depot
Sherwin Williams & Co
Barnes, Bancroft & CO
Naimsook Victoria
Neweat
Citr
Amisola
Lyon Brothers
More & Smith
Wright
Bavicks & Tatel
Lyon
Danforth & Co
Roghn
J. A. Stapf
McCarthy
China Hall
Crockery, Glass
Takrere
James McCarthy
Sradheve
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