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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1885
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple station names and departure times across Eastern and Southern lines. Mentions fares like 100 and 400, a 6:15 p.m. departure, and a gate on the counter. Names Henry Weiler and an age reference appear amid scattered notes.
Projections predict fair weather then local rains and partly cloudy skies with variable winds and steady temperatures. Thursday outlook shows local rains and partial cloudiness across lower lake regions with small temperature shifts.
A mixed page of local items includes marriage notes, business ads, and community updates. It highlights E C Perry Co plumbing and sewer work, Matteson Co hats and marble-top suites, Rudolph Muidenniumer cemetery work prices, and various residents’ travels, school notices, sports results, and upcoming Decoration Day plans.
Reports include polo results with Swan street over Center street 4 goals straight, and Elmira Gazette tale of Salem versus Mascots ending in a 31 0 3 tie as players collapse in exhaustion. Also notes on Knights of St Aloysius meeting cancelation, Beecher Lacey Ginger Ale ad, and a police justice appointment law clarification.
The article denounces bank failures and depositor misleadings, accusing assignees and financiers of false assurances. It cites Volt and the First National at Buffalo, alleging assets were overstated and investments were margins, with promises of full repayment that proved false. It calls for an end to banker deception and demands accountability.
A marriage notice in Monday's issue reported Ed. Schulesika of O'Donnell & Company wed Agnes Goludski less than two weeks after his first wife Frances Schuleska was buried on May 8. Polish circles voice strong feelings at haste circumventing the church banns, which require three Sundays of notice. The couple paid extra fees to obtain dispensation, rushing the publication and proceeding to marriage once announced.
The Fashion Store announces receipt of a large assortment from the New York market featuring the latest hats bonnets and novelties. Merchants who wish to attract the best people should advertise steadily in the Ozraver.
In Mayville the assignment of Edwin Isham to his son George P Isham was recorded after Miner’s Exchange collapse. Two classes of preferred creditors listed with small totals under 1500 dollars. Isham, once a Dunkirk banker, is blamed only for part of the deficiency but remains honored. the public sympathy reflects his long, honorable career and the unforeseen failure of Miner’s venture.
Allan H Merrill aged eighty last October, known as “Push-me-quick,” was struck by a No 4 freight near Finck’s brewery while walking along the track. He died instantly from hip and skull injuries. The coroner held an inquest this afternoon with a jury impaneled. witnesses included Dr Smith and train officials. Merrill had lived on charity, was well known, and leaves three brothers and a nephew, William Merrill of Lacus.
Emergent communication of Dunkirk Lodge No. 767 F A M is set for Thursday at 1 pm to attend the funeral of Wilbur F. Durrell of Rising Star Lodge No. 47 F A M New Market New Hampshire. Irondequoit Lodge No 30L F A M officers and members are urged to attend along with all Master Masons in the city. Quang Bross W M and W Barrs Secy sign.
Memorial Day news from Dunkirk outlines a May 30 program by William O Stevens Post No 285 G A R with a 9 00 a m assembly at Center and Third Streets then a graves decoration ride to Forest Hill and Catholic Cemeteries followed by a 2 00 p m parade beginning at Fourth Street and Center. The route passes Fourth Second Lion Center Seventh Buffalo Park ending in ceremonies at Park with speakers and decorations. Comrades are urged to join, with a flowers reception at City Hall and arrangements by Marshal Capt Wm Toomey and the post officers in uniform where possible.
A local note reports that about a quarter of winter relief recipients in Dunkirk had bank deposits. Superintendent Wilcox denies the claim, listing beneficiaries who were helped and stating none were depositors. Investigators seek tips to expose fraud and correct the circulating story.
The President appointed Charles E. Weeks as Jamestown New York postmaster replacing Edgar P. Putnam who was suspended for extreme partisan activity. Putnam had earned praise from Major Putnam for service, but Weeks is described as highly partisan. The move follows political clashes over endorsements and elections in Chautauqua County.
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