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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1883
Page
4
A fragmentary local report notes Knights of Chautauqua lodge 183 K of P left for a pilgrimage to Toronto. The text also mentions a court appearance in Mayville, a dance opening, racing horses in Dunkirk, fair exhibits, a horse accident on Center Street, and a poetry publisher visit with an oyster supper fundraiser for the church.
Report on Central avenue sewer extension detailing excavation work for pipe installation. Tractor issues delayed progress but crews continued despite frost risks. Citizens recall rumor and seek public welfare amid winter delays. mentions John Kelly and others tied to a store robbery with fines and penitentiary terms.
John A Townsend George Stillman and Sam Gilford left the city this afternoon for Chicago to attend the National Convention of Telegraph Operators. Eastern Hotel late arrivals include A W Wikes and wife Lock Haven William Dudley James Pergey Bolivar John Minckindr Goshen Wm Morris Sences Falls James Delany Chag Morgan Irving D Mines Long Island F Kroft New York Henry Vedder Chas A Thoman Buffalo H T Dickenson Cleveland Erie Hotel late arrivals include A Cook New York Fred B Nichols Cornellsville Geo W Dean and wife Cortland W G Laidlaw Elliottville C G Strong Buffalo Gillian Brown Co Original Jollities Chas Morgan Long Island Martin A Beir Rochester Miss Chlaffee Westfield W J Little Buffalo O A Austin Sing Sing Geo P Newton Cleveland J M Donghue New York S D Wilde Buffalo I W Taylor Albany Clas BE Giriffith Troy W J Swarts North East N Davis Prov C Whitlock Elmira
Predonia papers announce a Home Missions convention in the Presbyterian church of Fredonia starting Thursday the 20th at ten thirty in the morning and continuing Friday. speakers include Mimery Young of Alaska and his wife sharing stories, and Mrs Wakker from Utah. A hearty repast is promised for attendees who travel by the nine o clock train Friday morning, with return by nine that night.
At The Opera House the comic lion opens the program chosen by minumacer Cilbert. The first scene drags with tedious setup but the cast delivers lively character work, especially TW. Burton, Mr. Bure jon, Solon Shingle, Sandy Magee, Uncle Daw and Dosh Whitenab. Miss Day Tiasdea shows improvement and Miss Alboll provides piquant turns with the Kiss novelty.
Monday morning opened sadly amid rain and cold but the county fair displayed strong activity. Departments report orderly displays of cattle, sheep, horses, swine, and implements with 1400 entries already recorded and more expected. Exhibits include prize cows and dairy products, promising a large, brilliant agricultural show.
Report on the county fair showing many Durhams Holsteins Jerseys and Alderney cattle with weights from 1500 to 4400 pounds including Ayrault famed monsters of flesh. Describes booths, art displays, machinery, and livestock pavilions with multiple exhibitors from Sheridan Dunkirk Forestville and Predonia. Mentions trots, baseball game, and events concluding with a plowing contest and prizes.
In Franklinville and surrounding areas residents subscribe toward an experimental oil well drill and a stock company forms to promote the Cujon City Tron Works venture. A movement emerges in Eria to form an operatic society amid plans for up to 80 members. A kerosene lamp explosion fatally burns Mrs. J. of Thornton, and the Grand Army encampment at Lieverock tall closes amid bad weather. The week features a sham battle with Indians and reports from the GALT posts at New Yor k fair, highlighting camp life displays and local commerce.
A jumble of ads lists stock and sale items for Masonic and other brotherhood card designs from Milton H. Smith & Co. with local agents in Dunkirk. It promotes fall suits overcoats neckwear and clothing at Buffalo One Price Clothing Store on Center Street, plus various local goods from Monroe’s and other vendors, including wines and patent medicines.
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