Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Evening Observer in Dunkirk, New York

We have 11,141,790 pages in New York

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1883

Page

4

City Officials List With Departments and Officers

A dense roster lists city offices and personnel across mayor, street, water, police, education, fire, and county roles. It names Ward representatives, the city attorney, engineers, judges, superintendents, and department chiefs with multiple misspellings and titles, reflecting an archival bureaucratic record. The entry records departments and key staff such as Board of Education members, Water Commissioners, Fire Department heads, Deputy Sheriff, District Attorney, and Coroner. It also includes an Eastern arrive and depart schedule with times and locations for trains or buses.

Collars and cuffs and court notices in Buffalo report

Fragments note fashion lines about collars and cuffs and a bank note about trade dollars being refused at Dunkirk banks. A Buffalo Supreme Court dismissal in the Hill versus Sellew case with costs. A church bell event at a Polish church. A rowing contest between Balch and Busch for a 50 purse. A stock purchase by W C Heuser & Co and Bishop Ryan’s Buffalo visit with mass and confirmations at St Mary’s and St Hyacinth’s.

Supreme Court Buffalo George Hill Ag'st Ashhbel R. Sellew Snomas Balch Peter Busch S. V. Ryan St. Mary’s Church St. Hyacinth’s

Races at Erie Yesterday Feature Winners and Times

Edwin A. won the free for air race at Erie yesterday with J. B. Thomas second. The beat time was 2.203. In the 2.37 race Tempest won with Lillie second and a best time of 2.333.

Edwin A J. B. Thomas Tempest Lillie A

Expensive Mistake In Boat Theft Arrests Recounted

A report revisits a prior item about Will Thayer and Fred Bartison accused of stealing a boat from Mr. Gilson on Lake Road. The article notes Thever, son of Dan in Thayer, as D A V P Ry superintendent, aided by owner permission to move a boat, but the youths mistakenly took the wrong vessel costing $20 with no theft intent. they vow to be more careful.

Will Thayer Fred Bartison Gilson Lake Road Young Thever Dan Thayer Fink’s Fredonia

Personal Mention Highlights Guests and Visitors

Dell of Dell Tusgle & Bro visits the sanctum while Miss Lilligan Smith of Yuba City visits family. Hobart College attendees Mr. Henry Murray and Philip Bradley return after a year away. Numerous late arrivals include A T Godfrey Bradford and many others from cities across the country.

Mias Lilligan Smith Yuba City Cal A. J. Damon Ileary Murray Philip Bradley Hobart College

Alumni Reunion at Nelson's Opera House Delights Dunkirk

The Dunkirk Academy Alumni Association held its fifth annual reunion at Nelson's Opera House with an instrumental and vocal program and a reunion hop. President D F Toomey opened with remarks. Belle Nelson played piano. Mrs. Wm Gibson read an 1828 Yale commencement address. a quartet consisting of Belle Dracgett, Mrs. Ellis, Henry Weiler, Julius Sevier sang a favored selection. Dell Tuttle recounted alumni memories. August Schneider sang Joe Emmett’s Swell song with encore. the event drew a full house and adjourned happily by two.

Nelson's Opera House Dunkirk Academy D. F. Toomey Belle Nelson Weber Wm. Gibson Yale College Belle Dracgett Anna Ellis Henry Weiler Julius Sevier

Closing exercises of St Marys Orphan Asylum and school

Jubilee Singers and a varied program by seven young Misses and sixteen more, including recitations, duets, dialogue, and choruses. Admission set at 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Doors open seven, exercises begin seven thirty Tuesday evening July 3 under the sisters of the church.

St. Mary's Orphan Asylum Good Sisters Sisters of the Chirch Jubilee Singers A. Johnson BL. Ellis Clara Smith Amelia Neiser Mary Queen of Scots John Tris Pauline Polinski

Roguery Reported In Olean Case And Public Hack Fees

Last Tuesday Mrs. James Kane reported a missing gold watch. It was found with Charles Anglim, a Third street saloon keeper, who had taken it from Tarry Ousterhout as security for ten dollars. Ousterhout was arrested on receiving stolen property charges. The theft motives remain undetermined. License fees in Olean for public hacks were set at 10 per year for a two horse dray, 8 per year for a one horse dray, 5 per year for pack peddlers, Qt per day for street venders, and 1.50 per day for other street vendors.

Harry Oasterhout James Kane Robin Street Charles Anglim Third Street Tarry Ousterhout Ousterhout Olean Berrato Dunkirk Centre Street

Agricultural Society of Northern Chautauqua holds 1883 meeting in Dunkirk

Executive Committee meeting in Frank Bay’s Dunkirk office on June 27, 1883, with M. Fenner On Oakley Henry J. Cranston Frank May J. T. Williams present. Bills for labor, materials, stock, printing and services were reviewed, and warrants approved to cover expenditures. Resolutions praised judges and staff, authorized fair ground superintendent, and set committee actions for Ryan grove privileges and other duties. Meeting adjourned with secretary D. F. Toomey recording.

Agricultural Society of N. C Frank Bay Dunkirk N. C ML M. Fenner On Oakley Henry J. Cranston Frank May J.T. Willams Fenner Mr. Oakley Williams Mr. Fenner Agricultural Society of Northern Chautauqua L. J. Sessions Alonzo Putnam Wm. M. Lester Toomey A. J. Saant W. P. Toomey Green Fredonia A. Laux Waereis PW. Ryan Fair Ground Grove Messrs. Williams May Ryan D. F. Toopstry

Balltown Field Output Reaches 2500 Barrels Daily

The Balltown forest county field production has risen to 2,500 units per day and is expected to increase further. Officials note the surge reflects expanded operations and rising demand.

Balltown Forest County, Or

Close of School Alumni Meeting at Edwards Greenhouses

Alumni gathering closes school exercises and invites attendees to buy flowers and baskets for presentations. Edwards & Co offers abundant blooms, a selection of baskets from New York, and dainty, pretty designs at surprisingly low prices, with options for many corsage orders.

W. H. Edwards & Co New York

Levy’s rivals undercut prices to lure shoppers away

A chaotic ad filled with exaggerated claims cites Levy’s honesty and attacks rivals for dumping goods to grab trades. It includes testimonials for Shiloh’s Consumption Cure and Catarrh Remedy, urging readers to buy at Light & Harper. A July 4 grand picnic is announced at Light Rouge Park with frequent busses.

Loder Hose No. 2 Light Rouge Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evening Observer Zimmernisng Lowia Johnson McAposkey Joan AT. Lasvelies Lous Heyl J.J. Tracy S. Ward J. Hutchinson Eb, Alienbrand Ward R Randell Frank A. Murphy James C. Russell W. D. Holt Board OF Education J. T. Williams J. If Lascelles F. . Murphy J.C. Maggatt F. May A. Holstein Water Commissionera Geo. Jlabeh John Madgan H.G. Brooks Fire Department Joseph Rusch Adolphus Keiser John Craser Bose Deer Edward C. Clemshig Brooks Charles Loeb Moodey Foreman William Bookstorer C. K. Abe Biphetye Daniel Guiney A. Hotetein D.s.wright Michael Ready John Jordan Peter Peshong S. M. Matteson Sherif CB. Uradiey Charles Broad HB L Wilcox U. S EF. J. Kidder Walter Willains S.french t.5.Marshall Ofa Western Fredonta Devart D. D. Ludiow, Jr Ienkirk Day The Observer Father Kolb German Catholi Church Rugg Brooks Locomotive Works W. C. Heuser Ed. Everts W.C. Heuser & Co W. KE. Hequembourg Lyons & Paxton Erie Dell Dell Tusgle & Bro Tittle Valley A. T. Godfrey Bradford A. L. Cottrell Irving Geo. M. Turner Russelville HF. Holmes Syracuse J. C. Hiney A. Solomon Misses Nettie Frankie Moons Megs. Carton Washington D.C James Gibson Rochester F. B. Greene G. N. McPherson Warren H. Bouger Cleveland Ohio W. F. Harkpens C. EB. Davidson Cincinnati D. E. Bennett Oil City F.m.clark Springfield Mais E. Sackett Westfield Brass A.N. Mevill Dayton N. Y Frank Packer Boston C. E. Bentley Corry Chas. H. Horton A. France Albany Geo. R. Moore Straw and Hay T. J. Werner C.K. Abell & Son Cary & Matteson, Nails Dunkirk Cornet Band F. W. Scott & Co Nails Farswen Asp gCo Robt Wilson D. F. Toomey & Co Boskate John Wheeler E. Humphrey M. P. Toomey T. Dewire P. Cronin M. Keough Corwin Thos. Blake Sam Lord Grand Stand Jack, Mullett W. McKinstry W. McKinstry & Sontprint’g Tik’s 4 J.C. Frisbee D. & F. Street Car Co Ocidentals Vorting O. D. Baldwin M. H. Taylor L. B. Seasions Aoe Milton M. Fenner Anthony Laux Wright Ensign Erie Hotel A. Putnam F. IL. Southwick Silas M. Matteson Clarence H. Lake Mr. Cardock A. G. Shephard Chas. FL White & Co Lyen Kate Ton Iamilton Familton Amedean and Portland Cements Hamilton Paris Es Hemtorck Ilamilton's Lamilton Sebo Fromemschonkei Levy Center Congress Lincoln Garfield James G. Blaine Lancaster Meadville B. B. Hard N.Y Brues Light & Harper’s Paint and Oil Depot Sherwin Williams & Co Gur Heap Garner Wilders H. L. Roberts Hemlock Nickle Plate Pot D. D. Ludlow, Jr Swan Street Third Fourth A. F. Smith T. F. Rox Second and Elk Center Street Central Avenue Canary Street 4Th Sth BE. Cook Canary St Ion Sale T. WW. Wittlesey East Fourth-st UAL Blossburg Maurice Loeb Dunkirk, N.Y Tapf Ont, Tun J. A. Stape L. P. Prichard Tl Center Dunkrk Main St Call and Ace Ua L. P. Prichard’s Center-st Bunkirk Msin-st Carthy Mew Fork City McCarthy China Hall New York City Wien Geo. Il Thayer Bourbon, Ind Shiloh Light & Harper Styles Rogan’s Fland Wasel HIVE
Search Courier

Search the Evening Observer Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Evening Observer?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication