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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1883

Page

4

Local City Officials and Board of Education Roster Revealed

The listing shows city leaders including Street Commissioner Louis McCroakey and City Attorney W. D. Hi along with Ward representatives J. Tree, Kirne J. Murphy, and D. F. Toone. Board of Education names T Wilianna J Hf Lascelles and Keeck as Superintendent For Schools Joskre Ruscu leads Chief Heat and Fire departments with Edward C. Clem among foremen and foremen aides.

Wmm Pi Cioteraiaue Cork—Louis Louis McCroakey LH. Lascelles Losis J.J. Tree Lenbrand Kirne J. Murphy Ward D. F. Toone Janes Ruesci W. D Peloe Walter Scott W. Durrell Board OF Education Ates Wilianna J. Hf. Lascelles F.erphy J. C. Haggett F. May A. Holstein. Keeck Joskre Ruscu Lion Adolphus Eeiser Conter Et John Crozer Oe Deer Edward C. Clem Mereks Boss

Local notices and anecdotes from Eric Pa Observer era

A mishmash of small town items reports misread arrests corrected to Jim Quinn of Buffalo. Civil and social events include Baptist church socials, a Presbyterian church turnout urged to support The Happy Workers, and a stage set for a strawberry festival. Local transport races highlight a bus versus streetcar chase with the streetcar winning.

Personal notices from a small town letter page

Miss Kate Smith is very seriously is at her Seme'on the Avérnue. Mr. Robert Nelson returned last night from a prolonged business trip. Mrs. Bweet nee Kate Gerrans of Buffalo visits on Central Avenue. Miss Kate Skellie and Mr. Frank Mack leave for Chicago to visit the Exposition. Mrs. Julia A. Stanley arrives home from Corry where she spent a month. E. Lincoln and wife of Little Valley with George Lincoln visit W. H. Lincoln and sister Mrs. W. L. Scott. William E. Cass leaves for Chicago & Atlantic as passenger conductor. family may move to Huntington, Indiana. Erie Hotel late arrivals list several names. Eastern Hotel arrivals list many names. Some high toned race visitors insult a salon keeper’s wife. husband resents it and the would-be assailants receive temporary punishment.

William E. Cass Chicago & Atlantic Wnder J. Condit Smith Caas Huntington Indiana Mr. Casa

The Fatal Crossing at Third Street

An old widow, Mrs. Fitzgerald, was struck by a Lake Shore freight engine at Third Street crossing while crossing unprotected. She suffered a broken arm and collar bone with possible internal injuries. The incident sparks debate over railway safety and calls for flagmen on crossings, criticizing the L A and M S Railway for neglect and monopoly.

Lake Shore Third Street Fitzgerald Lue Third Street Deer Street Seventh Nellie McWhart L. A. & M.S. Railway Toomey Railway Co Dunkirk

Still Booms Elegantly at Dunkirk Race Meet

A lively afternoon crowd witnessed the 2:30 Pace class with noted entries such as Gettysburg Nellie, 6 Maybird, and 2:31 times amid lively betting with Frank L. Elerdie. Reported scores and horses included Abdalla Boy and St Cloud as crowds grew, while judges faced hints to shorten milkin time and vendors advertised local goods and services.

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