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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1883

Page

4

Local Drie Hotel improvements and court note old Dunkirk case

Fragmented notes report Mr Murphy of the Drie Hotel making improvements in the office and a seated room while other items mention Miss Harvey Clark's wrist sprain, Mulholland and bank matters, a Cadet Corps meeting, and a court session where The People vs Joseph Langton for robbery ended with a not guilty verdict.

Mr. Murphy Drie Hotel Joseph Langton Thomas E. Pearl Sankirk Court of Sessions Booley Jamestown P. Stearns Dunkirk

Sessions Acquitted In Long Albany Trial

In Albany on October 18 the Attorney General wrapped two hours of prosecution to a jury in a lengthy plea while Judge Osborn gave a long charge. The jury deliberated through a long recess and returned a verdict of not guilty. The session was met with congratulations from many supporters.

Albany Attorneya General Ladge Osborn Te de Ferrant Sescine

Personal mentions and hotel arrivals list in Titusville area

A dated notices column records personal mentions of locals and visitors. Names include Thee Noble of Eric Pa yesterday and Miss M Veoman of Silver Creek visiting Mrs Asa Whitney in Center Street, plus extensive hotel and travel arrivals such as Geo H Bosworth New York and James H Pierce Pierce.

M. Veooman Silver Creek Asa Whitney Ceaterstreet Mouse Geo H. Bosworth New York D. Sherman Forestville A.C. Quandt Corry Ni. Brown Cius Frank Ensoy Dayton FLW H. Ward Andry Mas Balle Boston BP Burton James Hf Pierce Rie Marlin Brunswick Titusville John Martin Mitebury Voto OC HL Res Dan. Evans Syracuse Tom Nyland Eaghink Geo. C. Marion Ulysses Howard P. C. Neycreek Eric ML Couch Elmira T. C. Moller Thus H. Nandall Doffalo Buller Jamestown Ben Strauss

Adjourned Meeting of the Common Council Proceedings

The adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council was held last evening with all members present except Russell. Bills read include supplies for police and fire departments, hose, and street work. Tracy moved to investigate the bills. motion carried. Proposals for sewer and street work discussed. licenses and flagman notices addressed. The meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene Wednesday evening.

Common Council Russell Bow Ganteher Jel Hartbert Martin Link Fred Ridin Bachang Patrick Iay White & Coo Prinvin Ae Pesliong S. Alloubevuid Wiler Ed. Toomey Tracy Third Street Contact Avenue Thomas Maloney Puomes Panetta Hy Mae Omer Atlentrand Dkumon Toomey Michael Methaw Miettigian Badlalest Shelton Johnson & Tracy Adlenbrand

Deer Street Sewer Fizzle Seals Blamed by Council

A weekly Charlott eProceeding exposes failures in Deer Street sewer bids and official notices. The council delayed advertisement, wasting about 12 of citizens' dollars and leaving two bidders uninformed. The piece accuses officials of self dealing and calls for fresh bids, foreseeing the project may be postponed.

Fael Onserven Charlotte Charlolly Shoal Carlotte Otf Tepidiate

City council faces accusations over sewer bid practices

Citizens denounce bid favoritism and old customs as unfair and potentially corrupt. Critics demand open bidding, warn the city may be sued for a nuisance if the sewer is not built, and question why established procedures were not followed this time.

NoblegeLyle Noble Eric Tor Jolanet

Opera House License Sparks Outrage Over City Ordinance

Frank Gilbert, manager of the Opera House, denounces a council move to repeal the license law and impose a 200 dollar license on the venue while charging 1 dollar for traveling companies. He charges spite, cites high municipal taxes, vows to shut the house if licenses persist, and says performances may move to Buffalo or else shut down.

Coneman Council The Ouser Frank Gilbert Opera House Mar. Gilbert Lhe Ordenance Neve Sons Selson Alex Academy of Music Buffalo Toomey Elmira Suttalo

Supervisors Review County Finances and Asylum Repairs

The county board met with all members present except Sessions. A state comptroller report set county valuation and a 1888 state tax split among Schools and General purposes. The special committee praised repairs at the insane asylum as well done, noting the building as among the best in the state. Other items included bond notices, health board letters, and a property sale auction of Dr Thickston’s estate.

Alay Bo Oe Velock Acu Sessions Journal of Board of Equalization Win Osis County Marvin Coasishia County Insane Asylum Messrs Dookstaver Tracy Hookstaver Skate Board of Health AL Lacan Nations Ferrin Chereye Creek Cherry Creek Cook

In Memoriam at Wak Stevens Past Post ceremony

An In Memoriam notice honors fallen comrades of the GA BL Post Jones and members of the Masons and related brotherhoods. It calls for a solemn record of service, notes condolences to families, and orders a commemorative engrossed copy sent to relations and local publication.

Stevens John New York Jones Cornell

Akron sewer pipe sale and Dunkirk knitting mills sale items

The ad proclaims Akron sewer pipe available for immediate sale from Penns Co at 26 Center St and announces Dunkirk Knitting Mills stock including joggings mittens yarn hoods socks and cashmere hose to be sold on October 18 at deeply reduced prices though the text is fragmentary and windows on the specifics are limited.

Hanion i Akron BO. Penis & Co Center St Dunkirk

Boarders Sought Near Depot and Locomotive Works

Avs Mary Miller seeks boarders for a house on North Beaver Avenue near the depot and Locomotive Works. Limited vacancies for single persons ready to occupy promptly.

Mary Miller North Beaver

Buffalo One Price Clothing Store Ad

Cold weather is coming and Buffalo One Price Clothing Store at 47 Center Street offers remnant stacks in all sizes. Prices are low with guaranteed quality. Edward Monchow's Fresh Stock received daily noon. Fleischmann & Co products available.

Buffilo One Price Clothing Center Street Remy Buffalo One Price Clothing Morehound Horehound

Sate Hesitates are Lost at Buffalo One Price Clothing

Local notice lists bargains at Buffalo One Price Clothing Store 47 Center Street urging prompt purchases to secure deals. Also mentions Wheelers Tonsorial Parlors pricing a first elite hair cut at 20 cents and ongoing sales at Monroe's city drug store including patent medicines.

Monroe

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