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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1885
Page
4
The WasinaTow Observatory reports clearing, cooler weather with a cold wave. Northwesterly winds rise along the lower lake region as a higher barometer moves in. Monday June 22, 1985.
Readable items include poetry fragment, ads for E C Perry Co plumbing and Buffalo One Price Clothing, and regional notices. Local meetings, sports glimpses, and travel mentions surface from Dunkirk area columns with updates on residents returning from Washington, school commencement imminent, and gas vein discovery near Van Buren Point. Also reports of Grand Army units, sturgeon catch at Bracton, and Indian outbreak news affecting Kingston mining activities.
In Dunkirk harbor dredging progress by Kingston & Woods is noted alongside contracts for Morrisburg canal improvements. Hingston & Woods report successful progress at Dunkirk with timber work complete and the tug Lee returning to Buffalo. A Lighthouse Board notice sets July 1 as the start for a fixed white third order light on the lake shore east of Erie harbor. A diving feat from 1856 in Lake Erie is recalled, with diver Eliot Harrington recovering a safe from the Atlantic and receiving a gold watch and chain. The German Catholic Sebosi church-related events and a closing program for Sacred Heart connected activities are described with emphasis on staged performances and community participation.
On Saturday Collector Bissell of Budato appointed John W W Galbraith as assistant light keeper at the port, replacing William Sinfield who resigned. Galbraith, previously a watchman of the docks and in charge of the channel lights, will attend to the beacon light while light house keeper Taggart handles the main light. The move places Galbraith in line for promotion. Sinfield will move to his Sheridan farm.
The Supreme Court at Mayville hears a case where Cherry Creek seeks to set aside town bonds for the Buffalo and Jamestown railroad project. After part of the plaintiff’s evidence, the defendant may amend answer, with case to be discontinued and terms paid. Other items include mortgage foreclosure computations and a divorce judgment, plus a Rosa bouquet mention at Edwards & Co. Greenbows.
The Germania Gesang Verein held an excursion on the steamer Periwinkle from Dualjirk, with about 230 aboard. A storm off Erie forced detours, soaking passengers, grounding the boat, and delaying return to Dunkirk as crowds pressed onto trains and awaiting rest at Erie hotels.
Silica sidewalks planned for Maystone as water works at Perry cost 2387 dollars. W. Tavens named tax collector of Olean. Gowanda post office seeks applicants. Attica Fire Department parade planned for August 87. Chamberlin Institute marks 38th annual exercises at Liandolph beginning June 25. Orangeville pioneer picnic moves to June 24. Prof Thorp of Gowlands Union School sought for Assembly. Cherry Creek resident Mrs. Arnold buried. left husband and daughter. Box factory Barnes & Co. Tonawanda near completion, hiring about 100. Fred Smith shingle mill and saw mill operations expanding, boosting local employment.
Advert shows fishing trips by Bucher Shomeson on Eagle Street. Boats available for pleasure rides. experienced fishermen to take ties out if desired. Includes Spring 1883 offer and reference to Montoo's ad.
Officer Burns arrests 14 year old Clifford Sohn on a $20 theft from Midset Daily, but the charge is withdrawn after he pleads and is warned by Justice Holstein. The piece also notes rail crossing stopping rules on several lines and reports arrivals of other youths accused of larceny. A patrol order targets immigrant theft schemes and a series of yard plant thefts ends with missing items from Deer street properties.
After morning service the Sacred Heart church members met to plan a picnic for June 80th next week Tuesday. Committees for General and Grounds arrangement Amusements Reception cigars and more were appointed. Afternoon service saw the ladies take charge of tables and food to ensure a successful event.
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