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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1883
Page
4
A long, fragmentary Dunkirk page lists theater references, opinions, and society notices. It mentions Horace Bacon, Horace Hinotts letter, Jennie Cates at the Opera House, and various local people and hotels. Several items reference trains, businesses, and personal arrivals in the city.
The Baptist Church hosts a Ladies Dime Social with Mr T M Brick offering the Aster Hotel for Tuesday evening October 1. The program includes vocal and instrumental music reading and recitations. An open invitation extends to all to enjoy a pleasant evening.
The Third Street paving assessment has been completed with total costs at 212 778. Railways are charged 7 984 58, divided among B M S Erie and city contributions plus property owners. Railways bear nearly a third of the expense, justifying the assessors’ work.
The Rev J M Thoburn, newly appointed pastor of the Methodists, began his duties yesterday morning before a good crowd. He preached from Deuteronomy 32 and urged reliance on the rock of faith, narrating a tale of restraint and temptation, with Mrs Millard's choir leading the morning service. The evening service continued the theme, and the congregation, including several young lawyers, anticipates a fruitful ministry. A notice from the law office of D D Murray, Dunkirk, announces a court session on October 23 1883 to issue naturalization papers.
A Lampasas jeweler humorously exposes an Englishman’s claim for superior American clockwork. TheEnglishman reveals a long treasured family clock shipped from Bridgeport, Connecticut, only to discover the label shows it was made in the United States, dampening his belief in English clock superiority.
A late card notes sale of stock from Mason ic Lodges and many brotherhoods including Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Knights Templar Good Templars and others. Also mentions Milton Smith Co Masonic Lithographers Rochester plus Akron sewer pipe offered by various firms. A pocket book found near Halfway House is returnable via Daley Brothers. Buffalo One Price Clothing Store advertises suit and furnishing goods. Speer’s Vineyards grape picking and Port Chape Wine sale noted. Local merchants advertise drinks pottery and goods from Parison Caran Crete.
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