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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1884
Page
4
A garbled newspaper page mixes local notices and ads. It references the Brig Motel, Jamestowns train, Savant Week, and the Elle Store. It mentions a foundation piece for Avery migus residence, train services to Jones, and political pamphlets about Mr. Murray with denials of authorship and slander.
Harbert W H Cromwell of the Dunkirk Shitt Co is in the city. Wis Haringte af Ciew at the astern yeates day. Mr Addie Herrick of Bradford spent Sunday at her home there. W E Puarta of North East T i Lamb of Erie registered at the Erie today. Randall and Prof dile Quis Jlon of Buffalo were at the St James Sunday. Wo Austin and family left for their new home in New Albany End Ohio this morning carrying boat wishes of hosts of friends.
Winter arrived with earnestness as Chesnutting parties fade. A damaged notice mentions a push to vote and neighborly involvement while noting an education board loss and a pianist sale by a local teacher. Names include Germinia Verian Dunkirk Chickering and John Huard.
A collage of short items reports fires, cargo movements, and civic notes from Bradford, Meadville, and nearby towns. Topics include a Buffalo jewelers regulatory payment, Meadvill iron works operating fully, a 15 percent dividend at First National Bank, a Canada trip by Jamestown hunters, and a heavy snowstorm at South Geneva. Other items cover a county school commissioner candidate Aden M. Ayres, a Huntington County pool fund for election, a Harborcreek family disturbance leading to detention, a missing jeweler, and growth of a Bradford cavalry company. The piece also notes railroad debt expectations for Allegheny Valley, the Sherman fire company officers, and plans for a new North East church costing about 20,000 with Gothic octagonal spire.
Jamestown and Dunkirk residents clashed during a line parade and torch procession last night. Jamestown men in Dunkirk denied witnessing a long line formation and noted disorder in the crowd. Windy conditions and thievery marred the night, with several garments reported stolen from trains and cars near the station.
Proceedings of the Criminal Court at Mayville record multiple cases. Georen siadieted for burglary and larceny at Boone. sentenced to Auburn state prison for 5 years. James Connors pled guilty. sentenced to Auburn prison for 5 years. Kilbourn case dismissed on costs. Brockw acquitted on larceny charge. McNerny pleaded guilty to keeping a gambling room. fined and jailed until paid. Murray pleaded guilty to burglary. five years hard labor in state prison. Cram pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny. Erie county penitentiary for one year.
Register notices warn voters that Tuesday and Wednesday the 23rd and 20th are the final days to register in person in each ward. Olean city authorities announce village bonds up to 20000 dollars will be sold October 29 following voters’ approval to fund a city building project.
A large congregation heard the farewell sermon of Rev. W L Austin pastor of the Presbyterian church. The sermon on love from 1st John 4 16 lasted over an hour with many beautifying comparisons. He was popular in the city and will be missed especially by the young men whom he befriended. Wishing him success in his new home followed. Prof Edson led fine singing.
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