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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1885
Page
4
A jumble of 1885 era items from Dunkirk and nearby towns notes a college song revival, local ads, business appeals, and community notices. Mentions Monroes ad, Rogan's store, Buffalo One Price Clothing, sewer pipes by E C Perry Co, stone carving, and rink dances. Reports on residents, travel, and a board meeting in Jamestown.
Miss Jessie Billings, visiting the Gibsons, returns home to Jamestown. H Corbett, Sherman, Sol Sam, Green, Sherman, D. Sherman, Forestville, appear among today’s registries at the Hurlbert. Mr Bedmin of Jamestown to lecture on The Second Coming of Christ at First Presbyterian, Friday, by Young People’s Bodley. No. 237 ticket draws at Fashion Store. if not found in 30 days, another ticket drawn. Orr, president of Warren and Chautauqua Lake railroad, improves. a two week route meeting planned. Patrick Crawley killed by train near Warren last Monday. Dunkirk School Alumni exec committee to meet Saturday at 7:30 at the academy. Mulholland Spring works injects a compact automatic engine. Erie Car No. 200 inspection trip aboard with B. Thomas, W. Coffin, G. A. Thompson. Auburn Seminary absent members noted. August Schneider leaves for Buffalo. appointed Clerk of Vital Statistics and drum-major of Seventy Fourth Regiment. Warren County Fair Association vice presidents named. Dunkirk official list included. Catholic Association debate misprint corrected. next debate on US owes more to statesmen than warriors.
Dr Ever M Pettit, born in Pompey New York, long a trustee of Thomas Orphan Asylum, died in Fredonia aged 88. A businessman in his father’s eye salve trade, he was a Baptist and known for Christian charity. Funeral of Charles L Foote drew a large crowd. coroner embalmed remains. Mrs Foote left widow with no relatives. aid sought to cover funeral costs. Local men deny rumors of recent assignments and bank dealings. no assignment has been made or contemplated.
Ex Assemblyman M. M. Feaner of Fio denia visited the Legislature with the Hornelsville charter amendment clearing the Assembly. The AP notes the governor vetoed a bill making School District No 9 in Pomfret a union free district.
The durated boiler stays in place while preparations shift from a pile driver to a swinging derrick. The boiler hangs partly from the water with its lower end under the dock. Workers construct a derrick on the dock's L side for the lift.
Ascension Day, called Regation week, marked by high mass at St Marys with Father Jobo celebrant and priors as deacon sub-deacon and master of ceremonies. The Church of the Sacred Heart also held high mass to honor the feast.
Forestville activities include a platform service replacing the praise meeting at the Methodist church. Rev II 2 Shep gave a twenty minute talk, Mrs BoD Meeder read a cheer selection, and music closed the service. Fox leaves the grocery business to practice law. Hilton Warner will replace him on July 1. Cricket score: Fire Crickets 7, Empires 2. Various social notes mention visitors, academy programs, and a death in the Spencer family. The third quarterly Methodist meeting is planned, with Rev W P Bignell presiding away from Fredonia. Graduation officers for the Forestville Free Academy class of 1885 are listed, with Amy White Valedictorian and Elton D. Warner as President. Additional items cover a large safe purchase, a move back from Grenada, Miss., and local reminiscences and family updates. The little baby of Mr and Mrs Seaford died Wednesday morning.
The Jamestown Democrat argues the bondholders offer is sound, urging acceptance to avoid costly litigation and heavy taxation. The Buffalo Express questions the deal, warning taxpayers could face substantial losses if Sperry assets yield less and criticizes possible bondsman manipulation and court delays. The Chautauqua Supervisors plan a special session to probe the technicality claimed by the bondsmen and safeguard public funds.
Summary of business at Hartbert House Dunkirk for two weeks ending May 12 1885 lists wills admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued for Reynolds Mcintosh Tarbell Taft Sallstrom Westcott Adams Peacock Landgren Cronk McManus Lazell and others. Executors named include Charles Reynolds 8 E Kincaid Andrew Rogers and Samuel B Davis with various administrator and guardian actions and decrees for sale of real estate and settlement of accounts.
Last Sabbath announces Rev Willim Gage of Corry Pa will preach at the Smiths Mills schoolhouse Tuesday evening May 12. The house filled beyond capacity and locals call it a rare listening treat. Gage is a nephew of Emory Gage of this place.
The advertisement promotes Spring 1885 repairs and improvements offered by H. I. P. Monroe. It highlights ceiling decorations, wallpaper in various grades, mouldings, paints, brushes, kalsomine, and shades. Monroe promises unique ceiling designs, extensive wallpaper options, and ready to install 5c shades with spring balance rollers.
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