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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1885
Page
4
A reflective poem recalls childhood by a sea, a lost wife named Maude, and vows once whispered beneath a shaded cliff. The speaker mourns growing old, cherishes past joys, and envisions the wife welcoming him at heaven’s gate. Interspersed are ad snippets from local merchants and a clothing store notice.
Warm forecast and the last day of June bring a flurry of social notes. Visitors include Mr George W Stiles of Moons and banker K C M Dow of Bradford, with Postmaster P Ti Shelley of Sheridan in town. Races at the driving park are set for July. admission cut to 25 cents. The Ruby reports a 3000 pound white fish catch. Local advertising and tax collection progress are noted, plus visits from Mrs Edgar Knapp, Miss Addie Fink, and bridesmaid Miss Annie J Haywood at notable weddings in Buffalo and Cleveland.
Director Erastus Brown and family will depart tomorrow for a three week stay at their former home in Alfred. Postal Clerk W L Scott today moved his household goods to East Otto. the family will follow tomorrow. A German resident on Fox Street became despondent under narcotic influence and required outside help to calm him. A timetable change on the Dunkirk and Fredonia street line removes the 11 oclock car. weekday departures now include 6 45, 8 25, 9 10, 11 80, 2 25, 3 50, 6, 6 80, 9 10 and 7 40.
George Burns son of Mrs Burns longtime lake sailor had taken quinine and medicines for an illness he did not understand. After a month at home his condition worsened and a violent episode followed including attempted property damage. Police locked him up for safe keeping as his mother cited long dosing and bank failure as factors in his unstable mind.
Last night unknown intruders forced a window at the Mulholland Spring works on Railroad avenue and stole a sledge hammer drills and cold chisels. The tools appear intended for safe cracking and the criminals likely have further misdeeds in mind. Stay vigilant.
Patrick Mulqueen died at his home on Third Street this morning around ten after about two weeks of illness worsened by financial troubles from a bank loss. He was an old settler, nearly seventy years old. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The picnic of St. George's congregation goes well at the fair grounds. St. Mary's picnic is today at Silver Creek. Father Steven with sixty children and thirty adults left at 8 12 for the grounds and return at 7 05.
Mrs. Charlotte A Fox, wife of Rev William A Fox, died at her Eagle Street home after two months illness. Born August 16, 1828, she was a longtime leader in the Presbyterian church and active in work. Her loss is mourned by family and church members with sympathy offered to those who knew her. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Onslaver noted a mysterious sound like cannon fire heard in the city and Fredonia yesterday afternoon. Fredonia said a vessel in distress fired cannons, but the distance from the lake weakens that claim. Local light-house keeper RK Taggart surmised the noises were echoes from a salute to troops, a theory that fits the westward origin and northwest wind.
Last night a letter from M Callahan sister of W T Callahan confirms he remains in the city and a warrant for his arrest has been active since last Wednesday. The city police are urged to perform their duty promptly, with public patience wearing thin. The letter claims Callahan acted in self defense when he shot and threatens a conversation with Mr Treusch if innocent. If he won t stand before a justice to affidavit the public may doubt his account. A sharp contrast is drawn with local bottling works promoting English Hop ale and other remedies, including Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription, offered through local sellers.
Bucher and Thompson at the foot of Eagle Street offer boats for hire with experienced fishermen available to take armed corps out if desired. New boats and fine vessels for pleasure riding are also offered.
The Buffalo Courier notes Rev. G. W. Cutter, a well known local clergyman, as a model of vital Christianity. He pursued medicine after theological studies and earned an M.D. diploma to treat the sick poor, guiding parishioners and collaborating with local physicians in difficult cases. An early morning sighting of him in service highlights his dual calling.
Weekly report ending noon June 1885 shows butter shipments by route. Entries list from Paleoner Sinclairville Cassadaga Russellburg Sherman Clymer Vermont Frewsburg Mayville Turnville totaling 924 tubs 46 468 tbs to New York 87 tubs 5200 lbs Providence 4 tubs 260 lbs Riverhead 260 lbs plus onelat and box totals 2811 boxes 160 708 lbs to New York Providence Boston and totals 8972 boxes 196 451 lbs.
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