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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1884
Page
5
Saturday June 1884 page highlights local happenings and ads. Bonfires light Center street, soda open, drugs and paints stocked, excursion plans by Buffalo regiment, church services and Sunday School centennial, boat race results, picnic plans, and police notices. Includes advertisements for Lyon Bros Palace Drug Store and Sullivan & Son shoes.
Personal mentions list F W Andrews of Bradford at the Erie M I B Gleason of Westfield at the Eastern 11S Bruning of Cincinnati at the St James Tar and Mrs IG Brooks visiting daughter Mrs Stevens in Buffalo MeoC FL Williams and daughter Gracie of Hamlet visiting Mr W L Scott Second street Miss Clara Philippbaar returned home from Boston where she attended the conservatory of music Edward Wilson of Smith Mills discharged from jury duty visited the sanctum M F Lewis formerly with RO Smith Co now traveling salesman for Rice Abell Boots and Shoes Dunkirk N Y
A dance last night at City Hall for John Maloney, who lost his legs in a Nikce Plate freight incident on May 3, drew about 500 ticket buyers and raised roughly $180. Knights of St. Aloysius drill followed by Damon’s Orchestra kept dancing into the early hours.
The McDonald benefit hosted by the Polo Club drew about sixty couples for a refined evening. Kraffy’s Orchestra provided fine intermission music while the rink appeared like a drawing room with trimming of flags and bunting. Refreshments by Mrs Stimpson were served in good style. The social success endured beyond financial outcomes, remembered as a highly enjoyable event.
Large crowd attends the trials with Blue Bell and Louise leading in the 2:30 class as heats unfold. Nino wins the consolation heat, Pilot Boy dominates several stretches, Membrino Clay and Borax vie for places with Pilot Boy securing multiple heat wins. Spencer and Spendly prepare island grounds at West Salamanca for picnics with a new speaker stand and a 35 by 75 foot skating rink. A sensational dead man hoax in Oil City ends with the reveal of a sympathy-seeking ruse.
A compact summary of current items gathered by a corps of observers notes brief items from neighboring news and letters. The report compiles short correspondence and commentary on contemporary happenings, reflecting local voices and reader submissions.
Special Reporter notes a wrestling music festival ready to open as crowds gather around the bulletin board awaiting news from Chicago. Mention of Dr H L Rogers in the city and Stob t Lincoln as observer’s choice hints at evolving political headlines in the area. Charles Wiedman visits Bullato while Dunkirk observer Johnny Licht watches events unfold.
Nathan Richardson and wife plan an extended western trip starting Monday. Moses Walters builds a fine residence on a lot bought from James Becie. Marion Dalrymple runs a leading livery stable. Mine beats Edwards as a new barn is prepared and his hotel opens on C L F A grounds. Nina Totman, daughter of Levi Totman, dies June 3 at about 17. funeral held with Rev. H C Kingsbury officiating. Floral offerings noted. Materials on C L P A grounds for five new cottages. big crowd expected for today and tomorrow. Damon’s Orchestra provides music for grand dance in the amphitheatre. Observer notes dispute about Lynn Pond policy details and a statement by Dr J W Pond of Buffalo Mutual Life and Reserve Association. author asserts a “Pay your money and take your choice” stance.
A school exhibit at Watts Flats featured a May Queen selection with Miss Ida Gailey, age fifteen, praised for her performance as Queen and for a stylish display including “Puck” and other acts. Visitors noted the event raised over ten dollars for a teacher’s desk and commended the pupils’ training and taste. The writer also recounts a visit to Panama Villa and the upper cemetery on Decoration Day, with reflections on reverent conduct and a critique of applause at a funeral service.
In New York New Yorks beat the Phillies 7 to 6 while Chicago Chicagos defeated the Clevelands 11 to 2. Detroit Detroita topped the Buffalos 11 to 4. Providence Providence edged Boston 1 to 0. Teledon Baltimore Unions defeated Baltimore 4 to 2. Brooklyn Brooklyns won 9 to 8 over Trenton vhions. Baltimore Unions routed Bostons 3 to 1.
A Sheridan Bay figure describes a Council Bluffs Memorial Day procession along Lincoln Avenue with city sights including a cedar block pavement, a fountain fed by the city works, and a vast Missouri Valley view. He notes Omaha across the river, Fort Omaha, and the Union Depot, then laments alcohol and crime as a social blight amid the town’s beauty and ritual.
Rochester marks its semi century with a grand two day celebration on June 6 and 7 featuring cannon salutes and literary exercises. A Tuesday parade in Toasa will showcase over 150 local societies with a military civic and industrial pageant ending with a fireworks display. Prominent officials including the President and Governor are invited. The New York Lake Erie Western Railroad offers low excursion fares from nearby towns to attend.
A collection of maxims on conscience labor wisdom and virtue. It contrasts prudent judgment with action and notes the value of effort pleasure and fearlessness. Also reports local notes: Frank Frank released from Auburn prison, Wickham family returns to Pine Valley, a Red Rock diphtheria outbreak, and a Salamanca challenge to an Olean shoot on the 15th. Thieves rob Olean watches in a hotel.
Advice to mothers promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming immediate relief for disturbed sleep from teething pain. It vows to cure dysentery diarrhoea wind colic and stomach inflammation and to give tone and energy. notes taste pleasant and availability from druggists world wide priced 95 cents. also lists local shops and miscellaneous goods in a single page notice.
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