Local notes on business ads and city happenings
A crowded page lists diverse items from Rogan's and Perry and Co to Matteson and Co goods, real estate notes, recent visits, and local weather. Mentions include cemetery work prices, new planking at the depot, Decoration Day planning, boating weather, and several residents visiting or leaving town. J.T. Moon pursues sheriff candidacy while bank and underwriters news mingle with court and railroad area updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogan
Monroe's
E.c.perry & Co
E.c.perry&co
E.C. Pers
F. D. Matteson & Co
Siener
Third
F. D. Matteson & Co's
Louis Heyl
Rudolph Moldenhauer
Lisnew
Buffalo
May term verdicts in Jamestown cases and gas company bid
In May term the Chautauqua County National Bank case ended with a verdict for no cause of action against Charles Kennedy and judgments against other defendants totaling 2858.16, with a sixty day stay. Denton vs Merrill produced a verdict for no cause of action against the defendant. goods value was 5880.56 including interest. Property seized by Sheriff Merrill was sold to Buffalo firms and now appears among Orrin Sperry assets. Jamestown Gas Company announced it will acquire and operate a high pressure arc light system using the Edigon lamp to light dwellings and small stores, continuing gas service for interested customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Mayville
Justice Corlett
Chautauqua County National Bank
Jamestown
Wilson EL. Sherman
Stephen F. Sherman
Charles M. Howe
Charles Kennedy
Egbert Denton Va. Charten A. Merrill
Denton
Merrill
Bufffalo
Orrin Sperry
Tel
Bold robbery by trio of local criminals shocks Sabbath
Three men identified as O'Donnell Murphy and Burnham robbed two southeast city shops on a Sunday morning. They tore out cash drawers took about $40 to $50, cigars and tobacco, and beer. After a confrontation with police O'Donnell was captured following a chase, while Murphy Burnham McDermott were arrested without trouble. The trio face trial Thursday at nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Pesboag
Buffalo
First Gulf
Fiers Clayman
Deer Street
Coat Dock
O’donnell
Murphy and
Burnham
Jack
Caspar Freichel
Railroad Avenue
Henry Egan
Griswold and Talcott
Mr. Egan
Egae
Keough
Braden
Barns
Jordan and
Pesheng
Dotterweich
Murphy
Burns
Peshour
O'Donnell
Jordan
Matteson
Jerry” Murphy
McDermott
Fim
McCarthy
Burnhan
Oficer Jordan
O'Donnel
Robin
Fred Koch
Robin Street
Egan
Anid
Titusville
Sharpe
Regaining Nerve Health Through Digestive Tonics
A historic advertisement extols Aostellera Stomach Bitters as a remedy for nervous debility tied to chronic digestive disorder. It claims the tonic strengthens weakened stomachs, nourishes vital tissues, improves circulation, and restores tone to the nerves and eliminative organs.
Cure for Croup Oil Remedy Advertised
Cure for croup promoted with Dr Thomas Ec Jectric Oil. Follow directions. Claimed to be best remedy for sudden penne attacks, inflammation, and juria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Juria
Explosion Leads Jury Verdict in Dunkirk Boiler Case
Coroner Charles Blood's jury in Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, found Charles L. Foote died from a steam boiler explosion on May 9 1885 aboard D. Wright & Company lumber deck. Over-pressure caused by weighted safety valve lever and lack of stay bolts in the firebox. No other person responsible. Smith noted as spectator. verdict matches finding in Foote case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blood
Charles L. Foote
Jose A. Smith
Feggan
Foote
Foot
D. Wright & Company
Dunkirk
Chautauqua County
New York
Coates Broop
Gesjamie L. Harrison
Charles F. White
Charles H. Spencer
Jarvis W. Perkins
William H. Bigelow
Abner
Roberts
Thomas W. Morian
Smith
Lis
Joseph A. Smith
Concert at the Normal School
A Friday May 22 concert at the Normal School chapel in Fredonia features Leopold Lichtenberg, Philip Fried, and Prof Huber under Mrs Norton and Dewey. Local talent and Dunkirk attendance promise a crowded, highly praised program with wide public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
the Normal School
Norton
Dewey
Leopold Lichtenberg
Beatop
Philip Fried
Rochester
Huber
Dunkirk
Chicago
Wieniawski
Wie Iawaki
Carbor Of Acid Breaks In John Harper Store
A carboy of sulfuric acid containing 175 pounds broke in John Harper’s store at Third and Lion streets. Acid spilled toward stored oil in the cellar, risking a fiery conflagration. Half a barrel of whiting delayed the reaction but did not stop it. carbonic gas halted work. Fire alarm summoned help. marble dust arrived to neutralize the acid and oil mix, preventing disaster. Mr Harper’s prompt actions and the dust’s timely arrival saved the building from serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harper
Deng
Third and
Lion Street
Harper
Uniper
Monroe H P announces spring 1885 ceiling decor and home finishings
The advertisement urges spring repairs with Monroe H P promoting ceiling decorations, wall papers, moldings, and paint supplies. It highlights custom ceiling designs, a full line of wallpapers including brown backs and borders, various beads and elbunder mouldings, and 15 cent shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fevival
Depei Krastern
Anrive
Defart
Southern
Filo P.m. Defart
Bserver
Western
NFM
Maurice Loeb
Henry Weiler
Wasttina Tos Onsgava Tort
Lower Lakes
Philadalphis Times
Sun Siadea
Eric
Salems
Monroes
Dr. B. Rathbun
C. D. Murray
Little Valley
FP. D. Parker
Akron
Erie County
D. Burgess
Missouri Valley, Iowa
O. R. Oakley
Dunkirk Lodge
A. M
Dean Buckley
Salamanca
W. J. Pratt
Griswold Street
Board of Supervisors
Seasion
J. T. Williams
Albany
Thomas J. James
Hornelleville
John R. James
Frank Orr
North East
Monroe
Jones’s
W. D. Loftus
McNamara
Ellicottville
West
Thompson & Bucher
Weather Bureau
Heribert House
J.T. Moon
Moon
Sherif Chas
J.jenner
Sherif Eldred Lott
Clarence Lake
Lake
Buffalo Express
Edwin Isham
Shell
Bliner
Board of Underwriters
Mesars
J. Gifford
F. M. Driggs
J. C. Stillman
S W. Reynolds
Forestville
HW. B. Aldrich
Cherry Creek
W. —. Pelton
Charles Hubbard
Sherman
Gos. H. Fernald
Findley’s Lake
F. W. Thomas
Gilver Creek
Hiram Smith
Jamestown Gas Company
Ann Cunced Unt
Candice Power
Arc
Toughs
Florida
Aspinwal! Bananas
M.loeb
Center Street
S.M. Hamilton
Cor. Eagle and
W.third St. Dunkirk
Cor. 4Th and
Center Streets
N. Y
Rice & Abell
Johnson
Holmes and Coutts
Jacob Doll
Heyl
H. P. Monroves
Cor. Center and Third Sts
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