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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1884

Page

4

Coal and lumber yard offers at Hamiltons Cor Hagle Street

Coal Woodana Lumber sells shingles lath red cedar and chestnut posts at Hamiltons Coal Yard near Hagle and West 8rd Streets. Fragrant Froscilla cures sore one Spring Stock latest patterns suitings overcoats just received by Carl Schauer agt Third.atreat examine goods and prices. Haircut 20 cents at Wheelers Tonsorial Parlors first class chop prices.

Hamilton Cor. Hagle and West 8Rd Sts Carl Schauer

Mink fur cape lost on Center Street between Day and Fourth

A large mink fur cape was found on Center Street between Mr RB Day's house and Fourth Street last Saturday. The finder is asked to return it to Mr T H Whittlesey.

Lemon Center Street RB. Day Fourth Street T. H. Whittlesey

Some Very Hard Nuts to Crack in Sewing Machine Market

An 1883 notice questions why Singer dominates sales and counterfeit risk, citing Chicago fire relief distributions and Dunkirk office data. It notes 2945 applicants received machines, 2427 chose Singer, 517 shared among others, and claims the public favors Singer for reliability. Manager H. Patten of the Singer Mig. Co. at 77 Center St, Dunkirk, is listed.

Union For Pikska An Ation Singer Ma Gbine Singer Chicago Dunkirk Tae Singer Mig. Co Center St Dunkaurke Ti H. Patten M’gr

Subscription arrearages and payment policy stated

Subscriptions may be paid up before stoppages are made and we are responsible only for subscriptions part to Harry B Mat Gn our circulator or at the office. Also advertising printing and job orders are handled by telephone and promptly executed.

Mat- Gn

Rtev A LeRoy to Preach at Baptist Church This Week

Community notices announce weekly preaching by Rev A LeRoy at the Baptist church on Wednesday and Friday evenings. A dime social at East Second Street residence of C F Hartman is planned for tomorrow with a cordial invitation extended. A public auction of horses wagons buggies robes furniture bar fixtures liquors and cigars is set for Thursday at the Half Way House. Mayor Jones bought oxen from M Munson of Portland. the animals were butchered today. A social at Swan Street residence of Mr James Robinson by the Tabernacle Baptist ladies is planned for Thursday with supper at the usual hour.

A.leroy Baptist Church Ladies of the Baptist Church C. F. Hartman East Second Street Daily Bros The Tabernacle Baptist Church James Robinson Swan Street

Personal mentions of hotel arrivals in multiple cities

A long list records late arrivals and visiting notables at St James and Erie hotels, plus a G W Hooper canvasser promoting a Chautauqua County railway chart. Names include J E Mercy Bradford Thos McNaglara Titusville G C Clayton Lee Dolan Eric J E Metz J Hrost Buffalo Geo Dapune C W Dupres New York T 8 Rolps Delphos M H Tadruer J C Patterson Warren and others. The itinerary notes a promotional wall chart and travel mentions across several towns.

St. James Hotel J. E. Mercy Bradford Thos. McNaglara Titusville G.C. Clayton Lee Dolan Eric J. E- Metz J. Hrost Buffalo Geo. Dapune C. W. Dupres New York T. 8. Rolps Delphos M. H. Tadruer J. C. Patterson C.J. Reese Warren D. P. Williams A. £. Avery Bradtford H. B. Green U. S. Navy C. A. Wilbur Custer City

Eight-Page Dunkirk Edition Promoted by Observer

Dunkirk editor announces an eight page Saturday evening issue and notes the Enterprise success. Dr. Char Curtis marks ten years since medical graduation with praise for his social standing and services. The council plans to publish last night’s proceedings next Friday for about 150 subscribers. Public debate surrounds Mr Tracy’s seat and potential legal challenges. Michael J Cross is praised as ward one council hopeful if franchise rights are granted. Jamestown reporters recall journalistic experiences, joking about local readers’ appreciation of progress.

Willis Cobb Lockport Journal Ring’ Organ Dunkirk Daily Observer Observer Dunkirk Dewson Dabo Pee Bookstaver Council Ring Onsentver Googsever Bookstaver Ring Tracy Michael J.cross Cross

Injustice Builds Over Dunkuk Ward Vacancy Claim

The piece questions why Dunkuk city officials did not declare John Tracy’s seat vacant and call a special election. It argues that elected council members should represent their wards, not factions, and urges voters in the first ward to petition for a lawful special election to fill the vacancy.

Dunkuk Cominion Common Council John Tracy

Police Explains Arrest Of Ex Policeman Keough

Ex policeman Michael Keough tells of being hired by Asa Whitney to watch a block on Center Street after burglaries. Officer Callahan ordered him off the beat, threatened arrest, then jailed him. Keough says he was released with no action Monday, and he will prosecute for false imprisonment.

Michael Keough Callahan Lagt Keough Asa Whitney Center Street Whitney Scohby's Risley & Co

Common Council Fails to Close Vacancy Amid Debate

The council meeting opened with Mayor Jones presiding and most members present. Ballots for a first ward vacancy show Higgins winning with four votes amid questions of legality and possible long litigation, as Heyl argues seven can fill the seat. session adjourned to tonight.

Jones Light Tracy Randall Heyl Murphy Pat Galvin TH. Higgins Cornelius Vrooman Vrooman Higgins Galvin McDonough Messrs

Obituary of Lewis G. Grant in Fredonia village

The Fredonia Censor reports the death of Lewis G. Grant at his home in Fredonia on March 16 in his 75th year. He led a long mercantile career with Grant Forbes Co. and later solo ventures, retired in 1879, and was a devout Baptist member known for diligence in business and church support. Memorial services will be held in the Baptist church. Julia Ann Forbes survives him.

Fredonia Lewis G. Grant Mr. Grant Smithville Ghe‘nange Va N. Y Oxford Camp & Colville Forestville Julia Ann Forbes Col John Forbes D. S. Forbes J. Forbes & Co Grant Ncne Grant, Forbes Baptist Church Fredonin Main Street Baptist

McCarthy's unprecedented bargains in Dunkirk store closing

James McCarthy announces dramatic storewide sale in Dunkirk as lease expires April 1 1884. 100 packages of new goods opened this week with plans to close stock swiftly. McCarthy to attend store in the city this week inviting customers to examine the finer goods offered before the sale ends.

Dunkirk Mc McCarthy James McCarthy Earriy

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