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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1885
Page
4
A fragmented editorial voice quotes Whitman and laments war and peace while a flood of local ads promote shoes, plumbing, cement works, flour, hats, and real estate. Notices report Council actions, society visits, church feasts, and court cases, painting a snapshot of daily life in Jamestown era.
Monroe’s ad and notices announce Abraham Loeb planning a Silver Creek shop move this week, Dunkirk harbor improvements by Walter Scott and Kingston Woods dredging, Knights of St George meeting, a misprint in a coroner’s verdict, a college paper editor appointment, Supreme Court cases, Memorial Day observances, Chautauqua teachers’ meeting invite, new Isham cigar brands, and a police guard order for three robbery suspects amid illness and trial delays.
Grand opening promotion for pansies verbenas and bedding plants at Gibson's greenhouses. Early visitors can enjoy morning and afternoon displays with night blooming cereas and elaborate rose cut flowers. Free rose giveaways accompany the floral exhibit and entertainment.
Parties desiring fishing trips should contact Bucher and Thompson at the foot of Eagle steel. They offer good new boats and experienced guides for fishing trips or pleasure rides. Old men for counsel, young men for war, both for the Jocgsal.
The Chautauqua County Board of Supervisors in Mayville approved a $35,000 compromise offered by the bondsmen of defaulter Treasurer Orrin T. Sperry. The vote was 18 to 7, with most members favoring the settlement to avoid further taxation and long litigation. Several absences and loyalties among the board shaped the decision, and the matter proceeds to draft a preliminary agreement for next morning’s session.
Judge J B Archibald filed suit for Elizabeth Herzog against Edwin Isham and H J D Miner Co bank to test the validity of old Miner & Co certificates signed by Isham and Miner. Reports estimate $56,000 in circulation with possible liabilities between $265,000 and $270,000 and assets far below liabilities. Assignee W D Holt said a formal statement was expected this week.
A lively polo exhibition between the Batems Polo Club of New England and the Dunkirks drew six to seven hundred spectators at Congress Hall. The Salems claimed three goals to Dunkirks one with standout saves by Clifford in goal for Dunkirk and a final post show rematch at Olean planned next.
The Grand Jury of Chautauqua County reports the jail and surrounding property clean and well kept under Sheriff Charles A. Merrill. They praise the sheriff and staff, note thanks to Mr Lean der Phelps, and urge immediate heating repairs at the county poorhouse noting the risk and need for a new heater.
Mayville term includes Brinker vs Loomis executor Crao action for medics services Crain at Corry Pa verdict 232.55 Porter's case Day penalties for refusing to state transactions Fredoan Chemical Works case held over First National Bank Warren vs Hazeltine verdict no cause of action Jeffords case pending Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription advertised as standard remedy for female complaints Merchants urged to advertise in the Osserver.
Spring 1885 promotion for H P Monroe offering ceiling decorations wall papers mouldings paints brushes and shades. Emphasizes custom designs and full season preparations with diverse products and finishes for interior work.
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