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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1884
Page
4
The Evening Observer invites reliable readers to send news with their names as a sign of good faith. Advertisers must submit copy by 10 o clock to ensure same day insertion. Subscriptions issues must be reported directly to the office.
Most lawyers left for the County Court at Mayville. The Bay State Polo Club arrived this morning and are at the Albert House. Weather and garden notes mark the day with painters busy, music, raffles, and several local notices. Personal mentions include travelers, meetings, and upcoming events at the Opera House and rink.
An extended interview with Rev. Wie Martin, originator of the Martin Anti-Fire Car-Heating Company, reveals he disputes Cody's device for railway heating. Martin says Cody’s design is unworkable with railway motions, lacks patent rights, and predates Martin patents. He notes Martin holds five patents covering all parts and accuses Cody of secret infringing talks.
Yesterday’s games include Phillies 7 over Buffalos in Philadelphia and Detroits 2 over Bostons in Boston. Cincinnati Unions routed Baltimore Unions 8 to 7 while St Louis Unions beat Nationals 6 11. Fa io stopped the Chicago match in mid fifth inning.
Erie in the Tramp’s Paradise. The Vil City Boiler Works laid off thirty men. Decoration Day prep in Harvellsville. Little Valley Republican office moved to Salamanca. Train 5 on the Erie killed an Italian near Great Valley. Rev Dr A B Dobbs begins mental lectures in Cherry Creek Tuesday. Charles Clark asks to bury his remains beside his wife in Farmersville. Mary O’Donnell of Westfield jailed for stealing 23 from a drunk. Fritz Bendeen of Salamanca under exam in U S Court Hazeltine for selling liquor to Indians. Rock beer made in Olean at Dotterweich’s brewery. Joe Keiley from Munich secured. Wentworth suit against Warren county agricultural society over 36 premining adjourned to June 10. A North East man bought oil barrels at $1.10, holding at 93. two bottles of Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup used. Andy Garland well in Wardwell district comes in at 1000 barrels. Warren oil field excitement. In Lockport, Daniel G. Tucker, 70, deputy U S marshal 30 years, commits suicide. W H Bright of Utica in Jamestown for Roberts oil well torpedo patent cases. Several Allegany infringers’ cases settled.
A W G Alling Co hardware store on Lion street was entered from the rear around two this morning. Thieves forced a cellar window, unlocked the door, and raided a show case of knives, revolvers, and razors, packing loot into tin pails. Eighty to one hundred items valued at ten to fifteen thousand dollars were taken. Police and detectives promise swift action, and a private reward is offered. The incident, cited with calls for a paid police force, follows similar petty robberies in other cities.
A Dun Kirk Observer letter column denounces sensational scandal coverage as filthy and harmful. It cites a recent alleged sex scandal involving two young men, claims widespread social scrutiny, and urges proof before publishing further details to protect family readers and public morals.
Dunkirk hosts Fredonia in a fast rough game witnessed by about two hundred. Messie Van Buren and Warren officiated as umpires. Four goals were scored by Dunkirk. touchdowns not counted. Dunkirk captains were Rufus Stanley, wearing blue. Fredonia captains Dick Edounds in gray. A return match is set for next Saturday at Union Hall, Fredonia.
Thanks to Rev. Mr. Thoburn and friends who attended the last services for our dear father who completed a 93 year earthly pilgrimage Friday afternoon and rests. Wa. M. H. J. and A. G. Neova helped with arrangements and clear account of events at Bend.
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