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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1885
Page
4
Weather notes forecast partly cloudy conditions with light rains and cooler central temperatures for the region, while Saturday may bring fair weather to the middle Atlantic states. The report also lists local items from Dunkirk and surrounding areas, including ads, notices, and notices of arrivals and travels.
Jes Wick caught pickerel weighing 15 to 16 pounds. The senate approved 8325 for Fredonia formal school repair and 8000 for a Chautauqua Lake Commission. May devotions begin at Sacred Heart church. Silver Creek fire loss 1200 with 700 insurance. Latham accused of shortchanging skaters. Touring clubs discussed for Dunkirk and Silver Creek with plans for a Payette Touring Club.
During spring preparations readers are urged to cleanse the body after winter. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring medicine, claiming it expels impurities from the blood and strengthens all body functions, and notes it is sold by druggists.
Philip Walter died suddenly at his Third street home from apoplexy after an evening retirement and a fall from a carriage a week earlier. Born December 27 1810 in Baden Baden Germany he came to America aged a boy and lived in Dunkirk since 1861. He worked from humble beginnings, was an Erie railroad engineer until injury in 1866, then ran hotels and saloons. Survived by wife Sarah Yerger and four children George Hattie Louis Fred, with Fred deceased. Funeral at the house 1:30 and German Lutheran church at 2 on Sunday.
The first regular meeting was held April 2 in the Citizens Club library. Officers elected for the year include A. J. Avery as President G. P. Isham as Vice President F. M. Driggs as Secretary W. C. Smith as Treasurer C. D. Murray as Counsel M. L. Hinman as Commissary General Dr. B. L. Harrison as Surgeon General. About 26 members joined to protect fish and game and promote the gentle art. Members listed include A J Avery G P Isham F M Driggs Walter C Smith B W Guterd J J Gilbert and others.
Daniel O Leary famous six day race pedestrian visits the city and will walk a mile against a two mile skater at the roller rink Monday evening. He says the routine keeps him in condition and funds travels. He favors the exercise and its social lift for young men.
An offer advertised in the Cuadavgua Farwer and the Dunkirk Journal proclaims a special rate of $1.75 in advance for a tax beat subscription. The notice taunts Dunkirk readers who overlook the deal as slow for the current age.
The Friendship team opens three-game set in Wickuity, losing 6 to 1 to the Live Oaks of Fretoula amid slippery floor conditions. Miller led Live Oaks with two goals, Button and Tunnington contributing, while Dunkirk and Silver Creek games loom next in the schedule.
Business Chang 5 reports Mr John Green withdrew from Mr Prank May's employ and Will to supervise the brick building on Lion street. Dennis Cullinan succeeded him this morning. Miss Minnie Loyer of Erie took the National Telegraph Company office in May's building on Lion Street, replacing George Damon who resigned.
A vintage ad warns delays are dangerous for consumption treatment with Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. Local papers report Sheriff candidate suggestions with Frank Wright and John Hamilton Jr, noting Hamilton’s focus on county clerk bid and Wright’s deputy background.
Captain Keegan begins reef repairs at Sacred Heart church and will maintain the clock. Lawn sodding, a new picket fence along Railroad Avenue, and gravel sidewalks are planned. Jamestown Young Men’s Christian Association papers near completion for legal filing, highlighting property and bequest powers. A bicycle club forms in Corning under New York law with a seven acre lease for athletic use. Fire destroys the Mickel Plate depot restaurant in Westfield. owner S. A. Harris escapes in nightclothes, property losses high and rebuilding hopes rise.
The notice promotes ceiling decorations wall paper mouldings and paints for 1885 season. H P Monroe and I Monroe claim top quality work and a wide stock including ceiling decorations wall coverings borders mouldings shades and related supplies with ready to install options.
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