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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1885
Page
4
Weather update from Signal Station Washington at 3 PM notes lower lakes forecast with fair weather, stationary to gradually rising temperatures, variable winds, and a preceding period of westerly winds in the eastern portion of the area.
The page blends a Wilde quote and poetic imagery with local ads and notices. E.C. Perry & Co. promotes plumbing supplies and water pipes while the Erie Store advertises bustles and hoopskirts. Langworthy announces patient visits at the Eastern Hotel, and Guilala One Price Clothing Store fires a spring sale at 47 Crater Blvd. Dunkirk NY.
The passage notes the whitewashing of Union depot 35 and lists attendees and efforts across towns from Buffalo to Dunkirk. It mentions Germania excursion participants from Jamestown, court proceedings in Buffalo, a Dunkirk drill, and a stranger’s recovered forgotten money. It also covers July 4 plans, Fredonia connections, and U.S. paper distribution for a Grand Encampment.
The Board of Directors of the Young Men's Christian Association met at Dr. D G Alling's residence on Tuesday to decide on suspending MLC A. After full discussion it was voted to close the rooms until September 1 citing low finances and seasonal practice. The Lyceum remains unaffected and will meet weekly above Mr J C Stillman's office with a Bible class replacing the Sunday meeting.
fisheries note slow bass harvest during breeding season with Ruby not yielding white-fish yet while pike run normally and the catch is largely composed of the main fish. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as a curative, blood purifier, and general tonic with frequent letters praising benefits from across the country. Made by C. I. Hood & Co. Lowell Mass. Sold by all druggists.
The St Marys Orphan Asylum on Buffalo Street shows steady prosperity with ongoing improvements. Richard Houghton works on interior frescoes as the Gothic chapel receives an ornate altar and daily Mass. Forty two scholars are taught by twelve sisters led by Mother Anastasia, with two new playrooms and a nicer front lawn under development.
A description of Lake Erie's shores highlights multiple resorts including Van Buren Point near Dunkirk and Barcelona in Westfield. The piece extols Barcelona as a cheap, healthy cottage retreat with fishing, scenic drives, and mineral springs, urging Jamestown readers to consider it over distant, exhausting trips to inferior watering places.
Parkis seeks to fish and is advised to contact Bacher & Thompson at Englesteet foot for solid new boats and experienced fishermen ready to take parties out. They offer fine boats for pleasure riding. Burdock Blood Bitters marketed as the best system renovator and blood purifier with testimonials.
Comity and Vicinity items note the M K society of Sherman intends binding a new parsonage. Chautauqua season opens in July and runs to August 24 with minor scheduling details for Sherman and nearby towns.
Summary of three weeks ending June 16 1883 in Chautauqua County Surrogate Court. Probate actions include wills admitted and executors named for Burton Couley Smith Thompson Odell West Benson Mailettiate Parsell Hohenstein Davis Clark Durrell Webber Wheeler Powers Hohenstein etc. Guardianships granted for minors Mabel Hohenstein and Frederick Hohenstein, Amos Wheeler, Albert Kent, and others. Administrations issued for Kent Avery Durrell etc. Trials at Mayville and Charlotte involved claims against estates with settlements and decrees finalized. Continuous guardianships and administrations listed with issuances to named executors and guardians.
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