Whimsical Verse and Local Advertisements in 1885 Erie
A fragmentary poetic piece merges with dense era advertising from Erie in 1885. It references Eugene Field and a playful, dreamlike scene, then shifts to a long collage of local shop notices. Prominent names include Monroe, E C Perry & Co, Rogan, Matteson, and Rudolph Woldenhauer, urging readers to view wares, plumbing services, sidewalks, hats, flour, and cemetery updates as Decoration Day nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Matteson & Co
Buffalo
Third
Local notes and travel churn with Buffalo links
Various society and business items list residents and visitors traveling to Buffalo and nearby towns. Names include Mr Jacob Miler Mr B L Harrison Judge Lambert Mr Leary Glissan Dr Toomey William Harrison and others. Also mentions an exhibition at Valley Farm and a hockey score and a Me Lackep rink opening excursion to Silver Creek. Meals at St James Hotel Dun kirk and Memorial Day preparations by William O Stevens Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Jacob Miler
Buffalo
B.L. Harrison
William Zimmermanon
Erie
E. M. Lucas
Iver Street
West
Judge Lambert
Leary Glissan
Fredonia
Dr. Toomey
Valley Farm
Wim. Blanford
Agaan
Nelson Brothers
Board of
Heath of
Dunkirk
Salems
Silver Creek
St. James Hotel
Union Depot
Willam Harison
Auburn
Kansas
James Robinson
Philadelphia
A. J. Damon
Columbus
Freedoms
C.C Williamson
Hornellsville
OC. H. White
Watertown
The
Sun Fire Insurance Company
Samuel P. Down
Rochester
Charles H. Randall
E. Parmelee
Batavia
P. F. Daly
J.B. Carhart
D. Sherman
Perestyile
J. A. Perseil
Jamestown
F. ©. Bolt
Buffaly
J.R. Plazy
J. H. Hiller
3. W. Pusker
Frewaburg
Hurlpurt
Read Monroe Gossip Recounts Mail Invitations and Local Notices
Saturday’s paper notes Rev Hose of the Baptist church circulated invitations to opera house meetings, with the fault attributed to church officers, not Mr Rose. Also reports a froe whalebone whip sent to Charles Blood from Westfield, Mass. and an error in a bank suit name. John Dighton Sr. of Erie died suddenly after years of rheumatism. Mrs Lonia LeMay and family moved to Hudson, N Y, after his illness. A charity concert at the Normal School next Friday features Norton, Dewey, Lichtenberg, Fried, and Prof. Luber with tickets at Abell’s. Council discusses Buffalo excursion plans and a lighthouse park keeper post without salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hose
The
Baptist Church
Rose
Charles Blood
Westfield
Mags
Isham
H. J. D. Miner & Co
Auita
John Dighton
Erie
Dighton
North East
Ripley J
Buffalo
Lonia LeMay
Lake ‘Shore
Hudson N. Y
LeMay
Hudson
Brooks Locomotive Work
Norton
Dewey
Leopold Lichtenberg
Boston
Philip Fried
Rochester
Luber
Dunkirk
Abell’s
H.C. of
Smith
Light House Park
Lighthouse Park
Proving the Harbor Improvements Underway at Kingston Bay
Harbor work has begun with dredging the channel and repairing the brow water. Contractors Kingston & Woods from Buffalo sent dredge No 3 two mud scows and tug R Porter Lee plus a Kelderhouse tug to tow the gear. Dredging will take about three months and 37000 yards of earth are to be removed. Pile driver and Wrights dock repairs referenced. previous contractor C L Foster noted for different outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston & Woods of
Buffalo
R. Porter Lee
Kelderhouse of
Ile Breakwater
Dunkirk
Wright
C. L. Foste
Gentle Spring Promotes Blood Cleanse With Hood's Sarsaparilla
In spring, focus on cleansing the body as winter impurities linger in the blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as the best spring medicine to expel impurities and strengthen the body. Henry Schoonhals of Henry Krug Packing Co. in St. Joseph, Missouri, reports using Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil for splinters, cuts, bruises, and chapped hands, calling it the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Henry Schoonhals
Henry Krug Packing Co
St. Joseph
Dr. Thomas
Dunkirk Common Council Hears Measures On Streets And Taxes
The Dunkirk Common Council met in regular session May 19 with Mayor Hinman presiding. Actions covered finances, street and sewer work, openLake road improvements, nuisance abatement, and tax levy authorized at 910000 for city purposes under the charter. 财 Notes include lamp relocation request, sidewalk repairs, and invitations to Decoration Day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Hinman
Mesere
Vioomar
Flahaven Rathbun
Ahrens
Gibson
McDonough
Hamma
Seybolt
Mr. Rathbun
M. K. McDonough
Walter Finkel
Skinner
Steward
Patrick J. Moffatt
Jobe Marton
Charles Droege
Joseph Frey
Andrew Link
George Staford
Joseph Rosch
Lee ‘Fiutkine
Vrooman
Rathbun
Center Street
West Side
Gayle Et Third
Harrison
Second Street
Leopard Street
Buffalo and
Wright Streets
Lake Road
Creek
Gainey’s Corners
Hilton
Plahaven
Dove Street
Second
Abreus
Sison Street
Lion Street
Roberts Road
Third Street
Luke
Thos. C. Jones
Stevens Post
Council
Catholic Cemetery
Forest Hill
Chas. F. Nagle
George Cruiser
Loder Hose No. 2
EE Smith
Light-House Park
Billa
John Merton
L. Waltera
del Morton
Charles Feil
Werk
Brocka Locomotive Works
City committee minutes report 1895 book audit and proposals
Special committee report finds Treasurer's accounts correct for year ending Feb 16 1895 and warrants cancelled. Moves authorize four hand lanterns for Hose No 1. Inquires into removing telephones from Fire Hall. Moody resigns withdrawal accepted. Bond of John B Murphy filed as City Clerk. Various repairs and street crosswalks discussed and referred. Printing committee to obtain 100 discharge certificates for firemen. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bribbun
McDonough
Vrooman
James *Moody
Moody
John B. Murphy
Harrison
George Till
Elk Street
Third Street
Eaah
Buffalo Street
Supervisors Accept Bondsmen Offer To Compromise
The Chautauqua Board of Supervisors accepted a compromise offer of 35 000 from Orrin Sperry's bondsmen. Loren Sessions was elected chairman by acclamation with Otis Hinockley as clerk and Frank Cadwell as janitor, Edmund Dearing as fireman. Debates covered county deficiencies totaling 9 760 81, and Bookstaver argued paying the town’s share of 15 000 now is wiser than a special town meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Guard of
Orrin Sperry
Jacquins
French Creek
Bookstaver
Dunkirk
Loren I. Sessions
Messrs. Bookstaver and
Dickerman
Sesssons
Narrow Escape From Fire At Holland Church Depot
Officer Henry Goodman on his way from dinner to day spot a fire at Holland church on Sixth street west of Bugle. A pile of old lumber weeds and grain at the south end likely lit by a boy seen fleeing. Siding scorched but the church framing saved by rapid work of Goodman Bisskummer Brooks's men and neighbors. Trustees thank the helpers for quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Goodman
Holland
Sixth Street
Bugle
Goodman
Bisskummer
The Burgings Trial Begins in Mayville Courthouse
The trial of three men who burglarized two stores on Sunday morning opened yesterday afternoon with an adjournment at six. Four policemen guarded the jail. The morning session re sume d after O'Donnell and Murphy’s cases, Burnham's trial adjourned until after noon. O'Donnell and Murphy were held for court at Mayville by Judge Toletein and not able to post bail. Burnham's trial continued this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnell
Murphy
Burnham
Mayville
Toletein
Gibson's Greenhouses Opens With Floral Exhibit Night Blooming Cereas
Grand opening advertisement promotes pansies verbenas and bedding plants at Gibson's greenhouses. Highlights morning afternoon and evening displays with early giveaways of elegant roses and other cut flowers. includes mention of night blooming cereas and entertainment by the flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Ilas
Ceiling decorations and wall coverings by Monroe in spring 1885
Monroe offers ceiling decorations and wall papers for spring 1885 with a wide range of designs and mouldings. He advertises fine paper hangings, brown backs, white backs, borders, and finishes for walls and woodwork, plus paints, brushes, and 5 cent shades. He emphasizes quality work and season preparations to uphold his city reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Monroe
HP. Monroe
H. P. Monroe
I. P. Monroe
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Maurice Loeb
Anyeus
Ipon
Henry Weiler
Sigral
Washington
Opanegatory
Eric
Eugene Field
Chitage News
Rogan
E.c.perry & Co
E.C. Perry&Co
E.C. Perry & Co
Common Council
Florida
pAspinwal
M. Loeb
Coal Coal
S.M. Hamilton
Cor-Eagle and
W.third St
Boots
Wholessale Shoe House
4Th and
Center Streets
N. Y
CN. B
Johnson
Holmes and Coutts
Graham
Jacob Dold
Teyl
James C. Russell
N. J. Jackson & Co
East Front Street
Mouigires
H.P. Monroe
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