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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1885
Page
4
In a seaside scene three maidens court a king. One vows death for a day of his favor, another dreams to fashion his fate, while the third speaks not yet loves him best. Beaton Travelier.
Various brief items note Mr C J Carney repapering his Fourth street residence Mrs E M Ellsworth of Cheigo visiting sister Mrs B Brown Second Street Measra John Warner and Lou E Warner of Buffalo visiting Louis Treusch Government dredge at work near breakwater end dumping mud into lake Infant child of Mr and Mrs Richard Mulholland buried in Catholic cemetery Miss Lulu Vail guest of cousin Mrs M A Lyon Dr Book of Jamestown bought many horses at Valley Farm Twenty days to fill Miner assignment inventory expires tomorrow Hickarthy Monroe china hall received bouquet from Mrs W H Gibson F A Wilcox Wm F Oster of Buffalo P J Weber of Binghamton R Fechenbach of Rochester at The Hurlbert Dr Benjamin moves office to room above Heyls store no change in hours Concert by Miss Norton and Miss Dewey at Normal School next Friday May 23 John H Colgan has new law practice in Buffalo preparing to move Monday
James Burman pled guilty to a misdemeanor in the burglary case tied to Egan’s store. He was fined $15 by Justice Holatein, the judge noting no prior offenses and the burglary ringleaders as separate. Burman’s intoxication and motive cited as liquor seeking.
The final lecture of the Elizabethan literature course, on Francis Bacon, was given Tuesday at Mr Joseph Melson's. Due to its success Miss Lapham will repeat The Times and Contemporaries of Elizabeth on Tuesday evening May 26 at 8 oclock. Admission 25 cents. All are invited.
Mr L G Harrison of Forestville shipped a carload of horses to New York yesterday. Mesars Cranston of Sheridan and Cris sey of Fredonit sent a carload to Boston today. John Glenn just back from Buffalo and Rochester drove to Buffalo behind his five year old Ham Licton colt, well known to horse admirers. He sold a caitly resident of Delaware avenue Boston who has a mate and will drive them to a team. The price was 520 dollars.
In Pittsburg Edward Kingsley sued leading to president G Clinton Gardner being named receiver. The Buffalo and Philadelphia road now sits under receivership, a surprise to all. The Nickel Plate had a similar fate weeks ago, but service and accommodations are not expected to change.
Miss M. D. Hertick returns from New York with latest millinery goods. A fine assortment of hats and bonnets with trimming flowers and accessories to match, offered at the lowest rates.
Grand opening announces Panaies Verbena and bedding plants at Gibson's green houses with morning and afternoon entertainment by these flowers and night blooming cereas. Elegant roses and other cut flowers offered at the grand floral exhibition.
A large Wednesday vigil in Silver Creek drew over thirty spectators as Mr Lackey refereed a polo match between the Dunkirk and B B clubs. The Dunkirk captain scored all three goals in a 5 2 victory, marking a rare win for the Dunkirks over the B B team.
Obituary notes the death of Hon F T Frelinghuysen aged 68. Born August 4, 1817 in Milltown New Jersey he was Rutgers educated lawyer who served as New Jersey Attorney General and United States Senator. He held the post of Secretary of State from 1881 to 1884 under President Arthur.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood of impurities to remove scrofula. It cites thousands cured and urges purchase from all druggists.
Parkes on Bucher and Thompson near Eagle Street offers new boats for fishing parties and pleasure rides with experienced guides. Also notes D terweich’s Bock Beer on draught Monday May 23. Jack Grader of Allegany village died by morphine suicide Monday night after milk and a glass of milk. He was about sixty, previously robbed last autumn, with lasting brain injury.
An ad touts Dr Pidiee’s Plessant Purgative Pellets as small beneficial remedies for headaches and liver torpor, claiming vegetable safety. The passage notes the death of FB W. Myrick, aged seventy four, a former Olean foundry proprietor and Methodist leader. It also includes a testimonial about tonics for overworked women and Coca Beef Tonic.
A county treasurer defection sparks a cascade of accusations and partial disclosures. A special committee reports an estimated $35,000 deficiency in Sperry’s accounts, up to $50,000 needed by taxation, and about $17,000 losses from speculation in 1834. It notes loans of about $37,000, no known bondholder resets, and assets near $18,000 with a $11,000 claim against Porter & Sperry. The article cites a Buffalo editorial calling compounding a felony by public bodies and questions accountability and integrity in Chau tauqua governance.
A jumble of local items notes Forestville visitors and a Crickets win over the Empires by four to one, with church services planned for Banday. A Soldiers' Memorial Day program at Forestville Methodist includes a 1:30 p.m. service, a procession, music, speeches, and cemetery tributes led by G. L. Pierce Post G A R. Also mentioned are debate topics, a Buffalo-bound Evie road table, and a Burdock Blood Bitters endorsement.
P Monroe announces spring season offerings for ceiling decorations, wall papers, mouldings, paints, brushes, and shades. Highlights custom ceiling designs, endless wallpaper stock, mouldings, doors with high quality finishes, and 15 cent shades.
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