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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1883
Page
4
A busy late issue reports education board plans, street work, and a revival of civic concerns. It notes graveling Center Street, a Terlio Millennial Anniversary ticket, a Siengerbund director election, vandalism at Schneider Bros. and a benefit ball for Edward Garrity, plus street hazards, traffic incidents, and calls to resolve Third Street grade disputes with the L and S railroad. Personal mentions list locals and visitors.
Charlie Bechem fined 2.00 for breaking windows in Mrs. Ganslow's house. Geo Templeman fined 95.00 for drunkenness and disorder by Police Justice Durrell. Higgins held on 1000.00 bonds for next term after Saturday affray. Saturday suit against Mrs Sophia Draves terminated in discharge. Witnesses Mesilames Weidmeir Durrell Staley and McDonald appeared frightened. Eaton swore butter mixed with substance but Bab testified butter was pure winter butter.
Two young men from Erie Pa arrived seeking work at Brooks Locomotive Works. After failing to find a job they attempted to board a westbound freight. One man was badly wounded when an iron rail struck his abdomen, tearing clothing into the wound. He received care from Dr Jackson and other physicians. The injured man is Larry Slale cunt of Lansingburg. his father was summoned. Recovery now hoped.
Street Rowl notes two clashes on Saturday night. John Templeman and George Trary threw stones at a fireman, drawing a crowd and police attention. Joe Coons knocked Pat Slattery down, paid damages, and was arrested. Center Street incident involves Siggins who drew a pistol at Koch. Koch defended with a club. Higgins later disarmed and jailed with officer Callahan assistance. Local jab at police force ends with warning from Dunkirk.
A jumble of late 19th century notices promoting Buffalo One Price Clothing Store at 47 Center Street, with references to Hats, Gentas furnishing goods, and portraits at Gif ford's Art Gallery. Also Hull cedar posts, home for sale on the Avenue, and shop changes for Mocker and M. Shehan. Shiloh's Cure advertised as a quick coughing remedy.
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