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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1885
Page
4
Dunkirk readers get a collage of items from social notes to small ads. The page lists store openings and closures, travel notices, lost items, a sale at Light House Park, and community events. It notes local residents traveling, upcoming sermons, a piano tuner, and a ride recount from Peru.
The Teddy Rogan trial closes in police court. Gowisz kie fined five dollars for third degree assault. Hanley sentence suspended on pledge and good behavior for a year. Kisn did not press third charge. O Donnell Jr fined ten dollars for third degree assault on Deputy Reynolds. Murray case withdrawn with 3.60 cost. Constable Keough prosecutes dairy product trafficking. a veal vendor caught in Fredonia.
Thomas Keene, oil dealer, collapsed today leaving about 815000 barrels on hand. The failure marks a sharp downturn in the oil market as creditors move to assess losses.
McConnell and Company’s Horsellsville fire prompts talks of relocation to Dun Kirk. Mayor Hinman outlined city benefits and five railroads plus lake access for Michigan lumber. A Citizens’ Club committee will meet a firm representative for field study, signaling mutual advantage and urged civic action.
The McDonalds Polo Club defeated Live Oaks of Fredonia in a crowded Fredonia rink, with McDonalds using a passing game and Live Oaks relying on defense and charging plays. Referee John T. Madigan kept order as goals fell in six, five, seven, and near the first. Crowd noise surged from Dunkirk and Fredonia supporters. next match set for tomorrow night at Dunkirk.
The Assembly debated Dr Williams resolution to form a five member special committee to study the tontine principle. The Insurance Committee opposed, substitute proposals failed 70 to 45 and by viva voce vote. Original resolution passed 6 to 40 with movers Livington Smyth and Payne. Also notice of land for sale near Brocton Station with house barn well and orchards, cash price via Wet Zimmanuamy.
The winter closing exercises held this morning drew fair public attendance. Pupils and instructors earned praise for a well executed program featuring declamations by William Heyl, Clara Watson, and others, piano solo by Lucia Cary, essays on ships and Thunderstorme, and a vocal trio. The event ended with cheers for the performers as the school announces a weeklong vacation.
Emergent meeting of Irondequoit Lodge No 801 and Dunkirk Lodge No 767 adopts memorial page honoring Simon Levy. The resolutions praise his devotion to Masonry, fidelity to Craft tenets, long life of usefulness, unostentatious charity, and probity as a businessman and citizen. Expressions of sincere sympathy to his family are offered.
Smith Mills reports visitors from Sheridan Bradford Butler Pa and Dunkirk with Prof Henry Pierce leading a 25 member vocal class helped by Mrs Decker. Miss Maurie Arrigan closed her Christy District school praised by pupils and parents. Alisa Fannie Nevine from Irving school at home for vacation plans to return after break. Several young Indica have echogls for the summer noting the Smith Mills school stands strong in ChauTangus county.
A church program for March 27 1885 at the Methodist Episcopal Church lists acts in two parts including violin solos recitations and tableaux. Performers include Minnie Hafington Rebecca at the Well and Hattie Bartlett with scenes such as The Bachelor and Orphena. Doors open 7:30 p m with show beginning 8:00 p m.
Albert Painting, a painter from Lion atceet, stabbed himself in the left breast with a pocket knife after a week of spree. Dr. Alling treated him. the blade grazed downward, sparing a dangerous wound. The Relief Committee aided his family. he had recently received a 25 legacy from England and planned to spend it on liquor.
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