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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1885
Page
4
Local items from Dunkirk and Buffalo note a roller skating contest in lieu of a prize, shipyard and market updates, arrivals and visits from George Crown, J D Northrup, and others, plus clothing ads and municipal election notes. A salute of 88 guns greeted the new administration.
Tie Town Board set at two oclock this afternoon and canvassed the town vote at the late election. Clerk Nagle will perform his last duties and town officer in notifying the successful candidates their duties. The Young Peoples Society of the Biret Presbyterian Church hold a Bible meeting this evening at Miss Gaine Williams Eagle street. F. P. Fenner & Brother have established a stock exchange upstairs in the Merchants National bank building with Doran & Thomp 400 of Rochester. Dr M. M. Fenner and his brother constitute the branch in this city. The Jamestown charter drafting committee includes Robert N. Marvin chairman Almett Broadhead Frank E. Gifford Hon Porter Sheldon John T. Wilson Orsino B. Jones John J. Whitney James Fowler Son Jerome Preston Hon Oscar F. Price. The Buffalo Telegraph of Jan 14 1885 calls J H Colgan the high muck a muck of Dunkirk. The honored citizens of Dunkirk know he is the high muck a muck. According to Webster muck means a mass of matter. How does this apply to J I C7. During unsettled months of widthhe city station-house is rarely without a night lodge. Tramps prefer such a warm haven of rest and make it a point to be within reach of such a place wought. Last night over a dozen slept in the jail. These guests have in the past abused the hospitality of the municipality. Coming in cold and weary Macy soon became warm and happy and for amusement punched the isinglass out of the doors of the stove. Though absent they are not forgot. A strong smell oteal gis keeps their memory grees.
Dunkirk Common Council met to certify the city ticket results from the charter election and issue certificates of election to the successful candidates. Also, warrants for Third street paving bonds issued in January were burned per a morning resolution, then the council adjourned. Niagara Falls sees record ice formations this winter prompting an excursion train from Cleveland to Niagara Falls on March 14 1885 with special rates via Nickel Plate and N Y C L R Ry.
Revised Charter officials announce that Dunkirk charter was not typed locally to save time and will be sent to Albany for printing. A Jamestown committee member asks for copies once printed, with copies obtainable there. The Charter will be referred to a Legislature committee for printing before distribution.
In the Assembly yesterday Dr. Williams's amendments to the Fre donia charter passed. An amendment for 25000 for the Adirondack survey was added to the appropriation bill prompting personal attacks on Mr. Colvin. Williams defended Colvin who had voted for Blaine. The amendment and the bill carried by sixty five votes, largely Republican with two Democrats supporting the opposite.
Fire at the Dunkirk House in Mamos near Bradford destroyed the three story wooden building and two adjacent structures. Five people are believed dead with three others injured. Officials report a guest lost $1,000 in checks. O M Hiller suffered severe burns and was to be sent home. An unknown bartender and another man missing were reported.
The Water Works Board met in regular session to audit last year’s accounts. Receipts include funds from W Finkel, water rental, and material sales totaling 14932.19. Expenditures cover salaries, fuel, repairs, supplies, and extensions, with bonds and interest noted. The total水 funds and unpaid bonds are reported, and the annual meeting is scheduled for the first Monday in May with new officers to be elected.
A Thursday night wreck on the Lake Shore road near Union depot damaged the switch and derailed a through car from No 49. One car struck the depot end, bricks fell, and the end of the car was demolished. A wrecking train from Buffalo cleared the site by 7:30 PM, delaying travel as trains moved one way at a time to bypass the wreck.
March 4, 1882, Dunkire. A letter forwarded to Mayor Jones requests work for two tailors and eight pants makers from a Pittsburgh New York rail line. It promises fair wages and board at 400 a week, urging the city to assist with employment and housing for single men.
Workmen of Sellow and Popple were paid on Thursday. Creditors of Mellow, classified as first class, met this afternoon at the Hurlbert House to discuss the assignment.
Allen Bradley a former Dunkirk resident and Door County strongman died February 11 1885 in Sturgeon River Wisconsin at age 66. He was famed for immense muscular power lifting 800 pound barrels carrying anchors and hauling bags of flour while enduring severe rheumatism. He served in Hedgehog Harbor during the war and lived various Wisconsin towns before settling in Sturgeon River. He left five children and was survived by his mother in Dunkirk.
The Chautauqua County Agricultural Society held a Jamestown meeting to fix the county fair for September 14. D. B. Wright was named town vice president for Dunkirk. Superintendents for Grounds Floral Hall Mechanics Dairy Horses Cattle Sheep Swine Poultry were appointed. A premium list revision committee was named, with amusement organizers chosen. A baseball game between two top clubs may be arranged during the fair.
The First Baptist church young ladies hosted a corn social at Mrs Chambers residence on Center street last evening. About eighty attendees enjoyed corn prepared in several ways, with supper served from six to ten o'clock and games afterward. Receipts totaled twenty dollars.
A. A. Wierset offers entire stock to reduce stock before move to new store. Includes Hamburgs Tow ele Table Linen Hosiery and more at prices that cannot fail to move them. Don not miss this deal. Dunkirk Center Street. Swmché
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