City Directory and Officials Listing for May 24 1883
Evening Observer compiles a city directory listing mayor, clerk and officials across wards, water board, fire department, highways, and county offices. Notables include Mayor Zimmermann clerk Louis Johnson auditor J H Lave and superintendent J C Richardson with a wide array of city and county officials and department heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Zimmermann
Louis Johnson
Louise Croskey
Preaurer
John H. Lave Grandioce
Yas Wardtoulthey
J. J. Tracy
Stutehineon
Ianbrand
E. D. B. Randell
Sraak
D. Murphy
D Pee Youimes C. Bussellager
Walter Salt
Ice
F. W. Durrell
Board OF Water
Eastern Southern Arrival and Departure Notice
Trash OCR fragment lists arrival times and prices for Eastern and Southern routes. Mentions 7700 p.m. and specific times, with unclear place names and codes. Indicates transport schedule details but data is garbled and partially unreadable.
The Dainty Dude and Local Notices in Dunkirk
A jumble of misc items from Dunkirk including a spoof about the Dainty Dude and a rental note for Mrs. W. W. Trighall at corner 4th and Eagle. Also notices that the Mutual Union telegraph office will close, printing services offered, a theater troupe passing through to Fredonia, yesterday’s baseball scores, pay car schedule on the NYLEB, a Deanery meeting in Buffalo, exams for Cornell in Jamestown, a marriage announcement for Percy Hamilton and Anna Brownell, a street dock accident involving John Scully, a strawberry and ice cream festival at the Presbyterian Church, and Dunkirk Ravene Rowing Club planning a June 2 race with prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ulster
Dunkirk
Personal mentions in Buffalo Courier list visitors and arrivals
J H Van Buren of Dunkirk insurance agent met Tut Sup t e Howell and Barnard of the Western Union Tel Co in Titusville. T F Noble of Noble Lyte Third Street paving contractors visiting to view work. Eastern Hotel late arrivals include F A Rafty Buffalo A Bheward Boliver A Burlingame Buffalo J J McKay Salamanes F L Holum Minneapolis J N C Colfinger Geo Walker Hamburg Thomas Stanton Philadelphia F H Fletcher Syracuse Dan Wilson Scranton Eric Liotel L. J. Rice Titusville P R Bennett Unland C G A Hodson Silver Creek W C Casey Owego O W Beatty and wife Warren J W Comstock Buffalo Geo W Dean Cortland A Pendleton Utica E G Sweet Buffalo L A Hickok A M Knapp New York A S Pierce and wife Kansas City D M Lewis Delano O Ferry Allen Warren Andrew Finegan Sing Sigg Kobt P Corse Stoneboro Pa H Potter Chicago Ferry Parkhill New York Wm E Stark Buffalo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Hotel
F. A. Rafty
Buffalo
A. Bheward
Boliver
A Burlingame
J. J. Mckay
Salamanes
F. L. Holum
Minneapolis
J. N. C. Colfinger
Hamburg
Thomas Stanton
Philadelphia
F. H.fletcher
Syracuse
Dan Wilson
Scranton
Eric Liotel
L. J. Rice
Titusville
P. R. Bennett
Unland
C. G. A. Hodson
Silver Creek
W. C. Casey
Owego
O. W. Beattay
Warren
J. W. Comstock
Geo. W. Dean
Cortland
A. Pendleton
Utica
E. G. Sweet
L. A Hickok
A. M. Knapp
New York
A. 8
Opening Exercises of Teachers Association Held at Normal School
Two cars carried mainly teachers and supporters to the Fredonia Normal School chapel for the opening of the Teachers Association session at 8 o clock. Rev J J Landers gave a warm welcome, Mr BR St Rogers of Jamestown replied, and student groups from Dunkirk Forestville Silver Creek Ellington Jamestown and Fredonia Normal performed with strong audience appreciation. Music by August Huber and the Normal choir accompanied the program, promising two days of engaging sessions for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
J. J. Landers
Wellgame
BR. St. Rogers
Jamestown
Landers
Dunkirk
Forestville
Silver Creek
Ellington
August Huber
Diminutive Pony Colt Captivates Western Pennsylvania
The Connellsville Courier reports a Shelton pony colt weighing 90 pounds as the smallest horseflesh specimen yet seen in western Pennsylvania and possibly the nation. It outshines the farm’s famed Shadeland mammoth Clydesdales and draws crowds as the novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecautville Courier
Mesars
Powell Brothers
Springboro
Pennsylvania
United States
Shooting Affray At Local Saloon In Broad Daylight
At about three this afternoon Jim Templeman and two companions, Bird and Lynch, forced entry at Michael Hayden’s saloon on Second and Elk. Hayden refused service, Templeman threatened violence, and a pistol was fired wounding Templeman in the thigh as the trio was expelled. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Templeman
Bird
Lynch
Michael Hayden
Second and
Elk Streets
Hayden
Mike
Templeton
Fred
Dunkirk’s Odd Justice and a Modern Crime Tale
A Dunkirk report touts a “Criminal lightning calculator” used by police and cites Judge Kauffmann of Chicago as a philosopher of law. It recounts a petty theft where a man paid a $3 fine for stealing $5, netting $2 profit, and notes the judge’s trip to Chicago to promote arithmetic in courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Kauffmann
Chicago
Diogenes
P. J
Preparations for the Oil and Iron Circuit Races
Preparations for the Oil and Iron Circuit races accelerate as large four sheet posters, including the Dunkirk dates, go out by Michael Toomey who begins distribution tomorrow. Eric association head Thos F Noble says preparations for the Eric meeting are booming and manager Goodrich promises top entries and fine stock. The community notes the fine weather boosting interest and optimism for a prime event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Michael Toomey
Thos. F. Noble
Eric Association
Eric
Goodrich
Police Court Highlights On Third Street Saloons
Fred Doier, a Jones market slugger, was mauled after a dispute in a Third street saloon. The proprietor's son was arrested and fined. Thomas Cavanangi was drunk yesterday and arrested. sentence suspended. Tom Crawford, a familiar docket name, was arrested for drunkenness and causing damage at home. He allegedly broke his mother's arm and assaulted the family. Tom’s recent Buffalo fight is noted. saloon keepers selling Tom whisky are urged to be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Doier
Jones’ Market
Thomas Cavanangi
Officer Peshong
Tom Crawford
Keough
Tom
Buffalo
Surrogate Court transacts several probate matters in Chautauqua
In the Surrogate Court of Chautauqua county for the week ending May 92d 1888 several estates had actions. Williams estate from Fredonia admitted to probate with Jennie C. Williams named executrix. Barber estate from Fredonia probate and letters issued. Reed estate from French Creek letters of administration issued to Charles R. Reed. Hazen estate from Sherman administration saved to Benjamin J. Coffin. Sill estate from Jamestown administration issued to Cornelia A. Sill. May estate Hanover guardianship granted to William H. Baldwin for minor children Clarance May and Elizabeth May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua County
Lines D. Williams
Fredonia
Jennie C. Williams
John J. Barber
William 8. Reed
French Creek
Charles R. Reed
Minerva Hazen
Sherman
Benjamin J. Coffin
George H. Sill
Jamestown
Cornelia A. Sill
Clarance May
Elizabeth May
Danforth D. May
Hanover
William H. Baldwin
Local Dunkirk Advertisements Showcased Goods and Services
Classified notices list physicians dentists teachers brokers and tailors, plus shops selling clothing, pipes, lumber, fencing, and poultry. Local entries invite readers to inspect lines at J S Haynes 69 Center, Levy’s stores, Hamilton’s yard, and Gif ford’s Art Gallery with options for home residence sales on We Avenue and Third Street business inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Shehan
69 Center
Dunkirk
J. 8
Haynes
Gale
J. S. Haynes
Center Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Observer
Board OF Education
Menters
J. F. William Eed Taecellos
F. J, Mur .C. Haggett
F. May
A. Holutein
Saw Mubeoth
Josgru Ruec
Chiet
Hees I—Lion
Adolphus Keiser
Jorgmar
Hes 3
Center St
John D. O'Con
Fi Hose
Deer
James Holstein
Brooks Hose T
William Booksisver
C. K. Abell
Daniel Guiney
A. Holston
D.S. Wright
Michael Ready
John Jordan
Peter Peshoug
Mattedon
Bradley
Charles Blood
E. J. Wilcox
A. & Officials
J. P. Kidder
Walter Williame
Dept Collector
F.5.french
U.3
Marshall
Pr Berant
Yoo
Tae
Westein
Arkive
E Stoo
Pil
D. D. Ludlow, Jr
Ife
Senag
W. W. Trighall
4Th and Eagle
Mutual Union Telegraph Office
W. U. Tel. Company
Asp Onant- VE
Mattie Vickers
Chicagos
Bostons
Clevelands
Philadelphias
Detroits
Providences
N.Y. L
Deanery of
St. John’s Church
Cornell University
Percy Hamilton
Anna Brownell
John Scully
Buffalo Street
B. & 8. Line
Buffalo Courier
J. H. van Buren
Sup’te Howell and
Barnard
The
W. WU. Tel Co
T. F. Noble
Noble&Lyie
Third Street
Teachers Association
Richard K. Fox
Police Gazette
Spaoiong
Brooklyn Bridge
Henry Severance
Egbert F. Cleave
Columbus
Catholic Church Hall
Stanley
J. Cromyn
E. If. Emerson
W. Krafft
Studio Cor
Ruggles and Talcott
LOEB
Lake Shore
Bradford
City
W. U. Tel. Co
H K. Williams
Hamilton
Rock Bottom
Lsham
Peter Homies
Wee
Gifford’s
We Avenue
4Th
Sth
Mocker
Selir
Powltry
Noties
Mullet
Josepa Rusa
Levy
Elk Street
Percalé
Levy's
Isham’s
Shiloh
Light & Harper
Light & Harper’s
Paint and Oil Depot
Sherwin Williams & Co
Lyon Brothers, Druggists
More & Smith
Wrights
Baricks & Tatel’s
Lyon
BLA Lyon
Blay
J. A. Stapf
N.Y
Maurice Loeb
H.C. H. Smith
Old Arand
Sorner
Fuale
Reni
Pangolin
Poland Church
Thos
T. J. Scully
Lion
Walter
Third&t. Uu
Second St
Thia
Y. Ak Aprat
Joah Don
Toran
Bennett Road
Ifn
Danforth « CO
Smoke Rogan
Barnes, Bancroft & CO
Langtry
Soutside NewsTork City
Buale
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