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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1885

Page

4

Arrival and Weather Report Fragment Eastern and Southern Regions

Fragmentary report notes arrivals and weather in the Eastern and Southern regions with northerly to easterly winds, colder temperatures, falling then rising barometer, and a forecast for warmer conditions in New England and middle states. Mentions a sale of a cyli and a confectionery store's subscription query. references the newsroom.

Washington OgenitYatory New Eagland Middle Staes

Lively Jamestown items drift from ink to ice and names

Poems, notices, and city snippets recount dances at the rink and polo to night. Dr. Williams charter passes the Senate. Local letters note visits, burials, and school plans amid postal hints and weather on the lake. Various residents, businesses, and events decorate the Jimestown page.

New York bound diy desler opens new store amid fanfare

In Whitory the Center aired a diy desler who heads to New York to open a new store. An eventful launch is promised with goods from all sectors. A dress rehearsal for Tile and Miss Kidder’s operet features Cinderella style activities and charades. Chautauqua county faces local opposition to the Niagara Park scheme as petitions circulate against the plan.

Whitory New York Adn Miss Kidder Wwe Cinderella Prim Lady Prinel- Vis Hautauqua County Chautauqua Wes Niagara Park New York Graphic Chautauqua County Niagara LCI

Church Notes Highlight Westfield and Western New York Mission Work

The county Baptist ministers met in reference at Westfield on Monday. The Home Missionary Committee of Western New York Association held a meeting in Westown and heard Rev. Schofield report on mission labors in western New York. The Erie Conference of the German Evangelical Association addressed Rev. G. F. Spreng assignment in the Erie district from Dunkirk to North East.

Westfield Ile Home Missionary Committee Western New York Weling WY. M G. F. Spreng Erie Disct Dunkirk North

Injury on Skating Incident In D F Scannell Office

Frank Murphy, an employee in D F Scannell's office, sustained a severe skating accident Monday night. While circling the rink with a friend, his ankle gave way, breaking a bone near the ankle and snapping a leg cord, leaving him unable to move his foot until the cord reunites. many friends send sympathy as he lies in bed.

Frank Murphy D. F. Scannell

Fredonia Election Returns Lead Nominated Ticket

In Fredonia the election Monday returned the ticket nominated last Friday with no opposition. Albert H. Wilton was elected president. trustees include George N. Frazine Samuel B. Crissey Henry H. Hall Ulysses B. Dadee Arnald Kingsbury. assessors David I. Chandler George W. Belden a vacancy Alexander Morian Daniel Pritchard. Water commissioners are Darwin Thayer Lon M. Peaner Lorenzo Mortis and Gran Smith. An order to run the Dunkirk Iron Works was expected from court. The Guwanda iron works by A R Sl Jren & Co began operations with a small force.

Fredonia Albert HL. Wilton George N. Frazine Samuel 8. Crissey Flenry H. Llail Ulysses BE. Dadee Arnald Kingsbury David I. Chandler George W. Belden Alexander Morian Daniel Pritchard Darwin Thayer Lon M. Peaner Lorenzo Mortis Gran Smith Selien & Poppie Dunkirk Tron Guwanda A. R. Sl Jren & Co Morthis

Water Works thaw hydrants after cold snap on Third Street

The branch pipes to two hydrants on Third Street froze due to cold weather and exposure from nearby excavations. Superintendent Abell had the ground thawed with wood fires and by midnight hydrants were working again. He continued today thawing all pipes on Deer Street.

Third Street Abell Abel Deer Street

Death notices and thanks from Bradford era brief

Gard of Thanks from Din Feeel mourning the death of Bar ney Free. Family thanks Bradford and Dunkirk friends for condolences. Death of Solomon Snow in Sheridan aged 15, resident for twenty years. funeral slated Friday at 11 a.m.

Din Feeel Barney Free Dunkirk Bradford Shanks Solomon Snow Sheridan Lla. Mm

Serious illness reported and funeral notice issued

The Sick. Mrs Puliagar's condition on Tuesday was very serious and remains weak this morning with little change. Al Simon Levy is in about the same condition. A funeral notice states the services for the late Mrs H C Hobdnatein will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at her Front Street residence with Rev E P Adams officiating.

Puliagar Simon Levy Mra. H.C. Hobdnatein Front Street Lev. E.P. Adams Eo Ihm

Obituary of Mrs Susan Spencer of Forestville

Mrs Susan Spencer died at her Forestville home February 28 in her 73rd year. Widow of Ellis B. Spencer she resided in Forestville for 52 years and left seven children of whom Helen and Frank survive. She cared for ill loved ones with quiet fortitude and was deeply devoted to family. The funeral preceded by a storm drew a large crowd as Nev dir Thompson preached from Id Cor rv 8.

Forestville Susan Spencer Spencer Ellis B. Spencer Aye Chautauqua County Helen Frank Golden Sands Villey Thompson

Polish Soirees and a New Poormaster in Buffalo

The Overseer of the Poor Ja cob Mebs began duties amid Polish community turnout. He faces crowding and theft as soap disappears, vowing to admit only one applicant at a time. In Buffalo a Supreme Court session led Justice Corlett to pass foreclosure related orders on 212 acres in Mayville, with Orrin Sperry investment funds at stake and Leet treasurer pursuing sale to satisfy claims.

Jacob Mebs Supreme Court Baffalo Mate Thomas Corlett Willis D. Leet Adis Davis Treasuer Orrin Sperry Sperry Adama Davis Mayville Davis Leet

Transfers of property parcels across towns

The records show multiple land transfers recorded in Mayville and nearby towns. transactions include Leary Whitman to Gilbert Wistreng, Macy Poland to Gilbert Wistreng, Reyckman to Delia Duggan, J Alevidle to Minnie Jones, Lewis Merritt to Eleazer Luce, Tarad Palmer to Mary Christy, Israel Palmer to John Christy, Matthew Noxon to R B R Sc, Edward Miller to John Christy, T Moss to Ernest Buckner, Cuthbert to Moss, Helena Uapkine to Cornelius Myrica, Ida Wil to Julia Fill lead, and more. Values range from 150 to 35,000 dollars.

Mayville Leary J. Whitman Gilbert Wistreng Shermoen Macy Eleazer Luce Poland Tarad Palmer Mary VY. Christy Repiew John L. Christy Israel Palmer Ripley Matthew Noxon RB. R. Sc Portland Edward E. Miller Moss Ernest Buckner Pomfret ES. Cuthbert Helena Cornelius W. Myrica Sherman Ida DC Wil Julia Fill Duikirk Jes Yolen

Fredonia Charter Debate Expands County Supervisors

The Fredonia Censor attacks the Dunkirk and Jamestown push for broader representation in the Board of Supervisors. It argues the plan favors five larger towns and doubles taxes, noting Pomfret Weatfield Han over Harmony and Chautauqua pay far more than Ellicott and Dunkirk while receiving only five supervisors. It cites Dunkirk’s charter manipulations to create four wards and seeks extra representation beyond city lines, questioning fairness and proportionality.

Fredonia Dunkirk Jamcstown Board of Supervisors Pomfret Weatfield Hanover Harmony Chautauqua Ellicott and Denkirk Ellicott Albany Mayo Mayville

Cassadaga Brass Band Planned Amid Local Socials

In Cassadaga a brass band is planned. Sanford Main and wife of Stedman attended Mrs. Sally Reed's gathering. Perrysburg's James Cato visited C N Wilcox. The village school closes for the winter term. Local auctions edged up to 33 dollars per acre. Smith & Meilan will start a steam saw mill next week and have a large log pile. Businesses shift as Beebe & Co. prepare to operate their steam mill. A break in at Enng Wartren's place occurred with minor losses. Community notes include church meetings, obituaries, and social events at the Chautauqua Lake House.

Sam Sanford Main Stedman Sally Reed James Cato Perrysburg N.Y C. N. Wilcox Cona Edwards Smith & Meilan Smith Hila Burnham Jamestown Street F. A. Teed Lord Anitta Bemant Mather OC Mash Feewsburg Herremsing Frewsburs G. I. Fonellas E. B. Derby E. Pickett Geo. Barnes Sona Beebe & Co P. R. Shattuck Orrear Enng Wartren LT A. Thompson Olin Tiazeud Newbury Place Aryran Urokee Condin Place Air Geneider Sinclairville Pickard II Morris Cowdin J. E. Powers Chautauqua Lake House Bemus Clogert, Coz

Closing sale offers stock in Dunkirk store

A. O. Wromner advertises a closing sale at 68 Center St Dunkirk to move Hamburgs Tow ala Table Linen Hosiery and more before moving to a new store. The notice also mentions plans for a Warren and Sugar Grove road around Chautauqua Lake and potential Mayville Lake Shore road extension to boost summer excursion business. Thomas Bosak Son publish logos of purebred Ebert Horn cattle.

Wromner Center St Dunkirk Warren & Sugar Grove Chautauqua Lake Mayville Lake Shore Road Thomas Bosak & Son Burrell Green Selecare

Save Money and Pain with Dr Fierce’s Favorite Prescription

Advice to housekeepers and Lectioa readers urges a safe, convenient remedy for uterine disorders and female ailments to relieve symptoms and cut costs. It promotes Dr Fierce’s Favorite Prescription as a trusted aid and notes a local tramp nuisance in Meadville with several lodgers nightly.

Dr. Fierce Mooey

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