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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1885
Page
4
The Louisville Morning Observer will be kept for sale at Mr Maurice Loeb's confectionery counter for non subscribers. It will also be available at Henry Weilers newsroom for immediate purchase upon publication.
Weather forecast from Signal Station notes fair weather followed by local rains and warming trends in the southern area. A jumble of society items lists residents traveling, theater ads, shop notices, and brief city happenings including a Lyceum event, bond approval, and upcoming Fourth of July celebrations with various local figures and businesses named.
Evening at 8 o'clock. All who are interested in sustaining and keeping alive the M A O P A in Dunkirk are invited to be present. By order of the President, J C Stillman. The Governor vetoed five thousand dollars for the Commissioners of Navigation on Chautauqua Lake and buoy establishment as improper during business recession. A Rogan house between Columbus Hall and the monastery on Buffalo street was moved to Fox street to clear a school yard. Two men arrested for burglary at Cary and Matteson’s hardware store were discharged due to insufficient evidence. Dr Louis A Bull of Buffalo and Milas Anna Bailey of Cleveland plan to marry at the bride’s home on the 25th. Miss Bailey formerly resided in Fredonia.
A search warrant was sworn by Cornelius Sullivan and Constable Keough searched the residence of Oran Monroe for H. J. D. Miner. Despite a thorough check of rooms and grounds with several bank depositors including Jos Smith of Sheridan present, no trace of Miner was found. Smith thanked the Monroes and said Miner should not be molested again over the bank affair.
Mr G A Pritchard agent for Gamewell fire alarm telegraph plans to present its utility to the council. He cites speed accuracy and cost savings over eight years. The notice also lists Lyceum entertainment at the opera house Tuesday evening June 16 1985 with diverse acts and admissions.
The Citizens Club annual meeting was held Saturday evening. Reports were read and approved and the following trustees were elected Byron Rathbun L G Risley B R J Gross C D Murray and J H Lascelles with Mr HG Brooke declining re election.
At a Dunkirk Hose Company 1 meeting on Saturday evening a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Cranblonree for a gift of 25 dollars to Dunkirk Hose Company No 1. The note recalls duty and loyalty as foreman Joan Bougtisa and secretary oversee the proceedings.
Boats to Let notice directs interested parties to contact Backer and Thorpood at the foot of lested with reference to Gshetanen. A. J. Palmer faces Alice J. Taylor of Stedman. the five year court case was dismissed at Mayville after proceedings in the term court.
Children’s Day observances filled city churches with warm weather, singing, and flowers. At Presbyterian Church, Sunday school marched in and the service featured a “Welcome Summer” dialogue, Bible questions on rain flowers birds and fruits, and special decorations including greenery, harp designs, and a white dove. Mr Martin spoke on the Sunday school’s origin and parental roles. Gertrude Stillman sang The Sparrow. At the Methodist Church, a morning exercise on “The Growth of the Educational Interests of the Church” preceded a sermon by Rev JH Bates on Temptation. decorations included bouquets and bud garlands.
County and vicinity notes a hospital plan in Brad ford with anticipated funding. Commencement at Westfield academy set for Thursday night June 18 with Eckert of Erie to provide music. Local organizers from Gieb Corry Clark England and Warren plan a foot race in Carry or Warren soon. Liquor licenses total 60 in Olean with 2466 dollars paid. hotels charge 40 and saloons 20. Fruit prospects along Lake Erie show good small fruit yields. Skipzer re elected Royal Arcanum treasurer. Ingersoll a Supreme Council Financial Committee member. A Frewsburg creamery burned, owner Blair and Mrs Smedley lost clothing and furniture. butter for the month destroyed. A Erie woman Marion Kertcheer dies by her own hand, fourth violent death in four weeks. Fred W. Vincent files for divorce in Wyoming County Supreme Court against Martha W. Vincent, now in San Jose, alleging unfaithfulness. County Judge Healy rules summons cannot be served by personal service in this state. publications and mailing proceed. Steamer Arizona mate S B Darsey injured. ad copy touts Thomas Electric Oil as remedy.
The Wenona of New York anchored west of Wright's dock after entering harbor overnight. On a cruise up the Isles she sailed the Hudson and Erie canal to Buffalo, damaging a few fittings but escaping major harm. Captain H. Bloodgood, his brother John Bloodgood, and owner W. T. Lawson sailed with three crew and planned a few weeks on inland lakes, docking at Hurlbert House and visiting nearby villages.
Department orders outline travel arrangements for the Grant Army encampment to Portland Maine for June 24 and 25 1885. Rail routes from New York Buffalo Rochester Syracuse and other points offer round trips with varying fares and stoppage options. Departing June 21 the department commander and staff travel by Atlantic Express with sleeping-car accommodations available on request.
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