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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1883
Page
4
Local items report a raffie for a horse at Jay Kyes Saloon tonight and a public installation by the Ancient Order of United Workers. Street hazards on Central Avenue prompt calls to repair damaged spots. Thanksgiving observances at St John’s Church and a sermon by the Rector are planned. A street bus incident injures a boy near the Hurlbert House.
A string of personal mentions notes RevBR practice for Baptist church. George ER Towne of Lil ver Creek visits the city. Mrs G Morton of Corry Pa visits her sister Mrs Jane Nelson Straith istreet. Frank Mack of Brooks shop departs for Conneaut Ohio to join his brother Felia. Mrs Frederick G Stevens of Buffalo visits her parents on Central Avenue. John A Stapf leaves for New York to stock holiday goods. Numerous hotel and house arrivals list names from Cleveland Buffalo Toledo Rochester Detroit Philadelphia and more. Cantata proceeds credited to the Vipe organ fund. Rector W Toukes of St Johns notes the public contribution.
An Opera House audience heard George Chaincy of Boston and Charles Watts of London discuss the clergy and modern theology. Watts offered a careful critique and Chainey followed with pointed yet calm remarks on priesthood, urging precision in speech and conduct and advising readers to study grammar and dictionaries for proper usage.
The Gadies Aid Society of John's church expresses deep gratitude to all who helped during New Year's Eve and especially to those with no claim to parish ties. Mr Brooke is improving grounds with asphalt walks and driveways costing about 3,000 to 3,600, plus Medina stone around his premises. About fifty men are employed on the grounds and buildings, enhancing the town’s appearance and offering much-needed work.
A local effort to establish a youth work hall grows as the Young Men’s Association increases funding needs and plans. Twelve business leaders met with President Robert Nelson to appoint a full-time secretary, secure suitable rooms, and solicit public support. A general meeting is set for next Monday at the Presbyterian church lecture room to enlist business and youth participation.
A project moves to secure land in Lancaster Erie County for a latac establishment manufacturing steam heaters under a new patent. A bonus of 35900 is sought with over 4000 already subscribed. Mrs J C Sabin, widow of a Maple City Lodge ALO UL W member from Hornellsville, has served an injunction to stop the society from paying her husband’s insurance to Andrew Phinney, who Sabin had assigned the police to.
Procher and Co of James Town assigns stock to Frank Simmons. Invoices on the stock are expected to be completed today. Assets are anticipated to exceed liabilities by several thousand dollars. Twelve and a half bushels of wild rice seed have been purchased from various subscribers for hunting and sowed along Chautauqua Lake shores. The crop is to conceal waterfowl and increase feathered numbers at the lake. A Buffalo to Philadelphia train passenger at Warren lost her sleeping child during baggage recheck. The child was recovered by Irventon operator Mr Skinner and returned to the mother with thanks to all who helped. Head's Sarsaparilla is advertised divisively.
A sprawling ad lists John Foss, agt, East Third street, stocking a vast selection of cigars, tobaccos, snuff, and smokers’ supplies with Bonnets and prices from 5c to 32.00. It touts fresh stock, low prices, and requests customers visit 47 Center street for Buffalo One Price Clothing. Includes diverse items from furniture to dental, a printer added as a filler, and promotional blurbs about local shops and services.
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