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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1885
Page
4
Friday June 5 1985 Dunkirk local news highlights a summer mood with orchard imagery and notes from town. The column lists local personalities from St James St to King Street, mentions polo games on Buffalo Street, church services with Rev Koehler, and business notices from Monroe’s ad and E C Perry Co. It also covers rail and travel dullness, a dredging update for Dunkirk harbor, and a new delivery check system by James C Russell.
The article describes a new plan where a check is split with half kept by the customer and the other by the driver, with the customer signing for each load. Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson returned from Philadelphia after medical treatment for injuries from wartime service, hoping for recovery.
A committee of Knights of St. George and the C.M.B.A. arranged for Bishop Ryan's visit to Dunkirk. Henry Smith to be Chief Marshal with two assistants including Jacob Groesch Jr. Fredonia band to play. Procession planned from Third to Buffalo, Fourth to Sacred Heart Church, rain contingency to direct route. Bishop to confer blessing at the church with nine o'clock confirmation, then blessing of St George school and a new pupilage, followed by a possible lecture in the hall.
Mr. Candee, expert for the depositors, reports that first class creditors will be paid in full totaling 18,429.39 for class one and 337,491.59 for class two, with total pay of 50,920.93. Nominal issuers stand at 61,790.56. After removing 2,000 for the residence and 3,560 margin on Lake Shore stock and adjusting to cash value, about 52,000 in valid assets remain. Isham's assets and liabilities inventory is still unfinished.
Three Indians, involved in a jealous killing attempt last winter, were captured by Versailles Constable William Bail. They resisted briefly but were subdued at gunpoint and bound. The trio was transported to Little Valley to await trial.
Charles Detterweich of Olean died Tuesday night after pneumonia. A prominent brewer, he was fifty six last January and a brother of Andrew Detterweich. Thirty years ago he moved from Dunkirk to Oban, acquired land on Henley about, cleared brush and swamps, and built a brewery. He rebuilt after several fires, and his original lot now hosts his current brewing operation.
At the quarterly meeting of the U S PLC held in Mr LP Stearns's office the following were elected for the ensuing year President Mrs W I Weman First Vice President and Superintendent W Carter Secretary D W Negus Treasurer L P Barnlett Executive Committee Mrs William Hilton Mrs S Rosimpson and F Stearns.
A special meeting of the Knights of St. Aloysius is set for 7 30 pm at Columbus Hall. By order of the President all W Q Stevens Post comrades must attend at their hall at 6 30 pm sharp per Commander A Wittraus.
Inquest into Charles Hoffman death held before Acting Coroner A Klolstein. Witnesses Dr M Smith George W Woodruff and Jeremiah G Sullivan testified. Verdict: death from arm torn by belt and pulley and injuries from wall impact at Colman Saunders mill on June 3 1885. Funeral in Sacred Heart church. Hoffman 28, leaves mother wife and a 3 year old daughter.
The June term of the County Court began on Monday with Judge Clarence A. Farnum of Allegany county presiding in Judge Lambert’s absence. Cases tried include Glidden v Pless with leave to issue execution granted and Cross v McAllister, with order of reference granted to referee C D Murray. Several matters were resolved or dismissed including an assignment, a receivership, and a suit in Mayville resulting in a verdict for the plaintiff.
Messrs Beveher and Lacey of the Proat streck bolling works start manufacturing a new ginger ale. It is clear and Vinupid with a wonderful flavor. Production costs are higher but trade has doubled, boosting Beecher and Lacey's reputation.
Ex r of John Kemp transfers land in Westfield to John Weatherup for 400 dollars. Delos Merritt transfers land in Poland to Freeman Brown for 160 dollars. Freeman Brown transfers land in Poland to Carrie Wyman for one dollar. Alexander Jacob Houghton and Lydia Bradish transfer land in Fredonia to Amos Bolster for 81S2.
Haight of St Patrick chapter announces a special meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at their Hall all members urged to attend due to important business to be transacted Ly order of President
Fishermen or parties can rent boats from Bucher’s Thompson at the foot of Eagle Street. Five boats available with experienced oarsmen for hire. Read Monroe's ad on this page.
The obituary notes the death of L Bf Mason of Bemus Point aged about six years known as Leather Apron Mason for a leather apron habit. Reports mention a 400 foot depth gas strike near Ross Mills within Ellicott and a St Marys German Catholic Church cornerstone ceremony in Lockport. Parallel items recount train collision injuries near Erie and Medina, with multiple fatalities and drownings.
The piece touts Lestelter's Stomach Pisters to prevent kidney related disorders and systemic decay, noting diuretic benefits for urination liver stomach and bowels. It claims purification of blood reduces rheumatism neuralgia gout and related ailments. Separately Chautauqua Lake's opening season yields large muskellunge and bass catches as anglers flock from nearby cities amid two years of enforced fish laws.
An advertisement extols Hand's Sar saparilla as a blood purifying cure for scrofula claiming roots are addressed and impurities removed. It cites numerous cures and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proven remedy. Also notes a combined offer for two newspapers at a bargain price of $1.75 in advance.
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