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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1885
Page
4
Local items from Dunkirk era papers note whimsical verse and errant phrases, updates on shops and ads, and city news. Mentions of Monroe's ad, Sanitary Plumbing, and various residents travel and court notes reflect a lively 19th century small-town page. It cites Periwinkle preparations for a June revival and other routine notices.
A leak found in a Poland district pipe will stop water flow until Monday when repairs occur. The temporary outage aims to minimize impact on residents. Constable Pesbony jailed William Moore for intoxication, releasing him by noon to leave town. An opera house show will feature a children’s dancing class, led by Mrs. Sperre. Dunkirk mourns Frank Spencer at age about 30 from consumption. A dinner marks W McKinstry’s 70th birthday after his Booth trip. Hornellsville Herald notes McConnells plan a larger rebuild, front on Genesee, creating about 140 jobs. Depositors in Miner's Exchange were named by the Cattaraugus Republican. George Moore, Lew Arver, and W C Hurbert are listed with sizable sums.
The Silver Creek Juniors edged the Dunkirk club 3 to 3 in a best three of five game that lasted thirty five minutes. Dunkirk's lineup included Frank Kuouber Ed Alleo Brand J Lehan Guy Fullagar G Haggett and William Sweet with Mr Talcott as referee. A hoop race is planned for tomorrow Laight and a Dunkirka rematch is set a week hence. The Salem polo club, known as the Pony Team, weighs about 133 pounds and is 18 years old, having won 35 games and lost 5 to claim the New England championship.
Real estate transfers filed with the county clerk at Mayville New York include Frederick Vander ecbacfi to Albert Y. Woasink for land in Clymor valued at 1400 dollars Maryette Wilcot to Rasmus Geertson land in Mayville valued at 185 dollars Isadore 8 and STenary White to Adel 3 Watlad in Carroll valued at 935 dollars Devir H Goulding to Hattie C Goulding land in Fredonia valued at 1300 dollars.
An 1890s style note extols Royal Baking Powder for producing light flaky pie crusts without butter or with less fat. It asserts healthier, cheaper crusts that digest easily and still taste delicious, mentioning lard drippings and a claimed savings in flour. The piece ends with a local purchase anecdote about C. J. Berry buying a team from J. F. Dorrance.
Uncertain bank status centers on the Oseznvan assignment and listed preferences. The assignee Holt has twenty days to report as industry notes a rising certificate rating. A proposed plan involves a relative taking assets in stocks to settle creditors, with many details still unofficial and dependent on future filings.
County and vicinity items report crop losses at Corry cemetery and local fires. Crosby hose company presents a three night May entertainment. Warren’s exchange cleared 240 from a Pinafore show. Tramps housed by Lockport’s poor master. Episcopal bishop carries 13,000 life insurance. Wellsville school tensions noted by Reporter. Youngsville boy drowns. brother drowned similarly twenty one years ago. Powell Bros expands stock into Los Angeles county. Amityport soldiers monument to rise in granite over 4000 with a Kane statue. Gen D B McCreary to address Decoration Day in Warren. Claren don post to aid Warren post. Adam Brabender jailed after Erie bank fraud. bail set at 90,000. Anson Smith, longtime Nypano engineer, dies in Salamanca. Angel Oil boiler explosion near Knapp’s Creek blamed on unsafe patched boiler. verdict against company and agents.
A late 19th century patent remedy advertisement claims the product will cure excruciating periodic pains and restore healthy action. It asserts relief from internal disorders including ulceration and misplacement, promoting a positive cure for women’s health issues at a price of one dollar, available from druggists.
Meggie Mitchell stars in a Little Savage at the Opera House Monday night. The plot follows Cora de Courteville, raised as a ward then revealed as a heiress, with love, disguises, and a guardian’s wary romance culminating in marriage plans with Leon and the commandant’s consent.
In the Assembly Williams’s rental-rate bill passed favorably while a later motion to lay it aside failed. Senate coverage includes a measure to curb unfair fishing methods in Chautauqua Lake. A Dunkirk letter critiques a Pomfret district bill misattributed to Pomfret, asserting it actually affects Dunkirk’s Union Free School District and blocks voters from choosing two Board of Education members, restoring a factional control.
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood to cure scrofula and cites many testimonials. It also notes wedding cards for Miss Helton Ewell of Silver Creek and Geo. W. Moore of Fredonia, highlighting his wealth and social standing in Chautauqua County.
H P Monroe promotes spring repairs and home improvements with ceiling decorations wall paper mouldings paints and brushes. He highlights custom ceiling designs and affordable options from a broad stock including shades and cent shades.
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