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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1884

Page

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Public sale notice in Dunkirk court action

Supreme Court of Ciaurituqua County orders sale of two parcels in Dunkirk to satisfy judgment in the case of Jacob A. fen Eyck and others versus Lespell Gunther. Sale set for October 30 at noon at Witham Bookstore Office, Dunkirk. Describes property on Webster and Buffalo streets with details of boundaries and dimensions. Sheriff Charles A. Merrill and deputy S.W. Matteson sign.

Qupreme Court Ciaurituqua Jacob A. Fen Eyck Pinnauffs Aginst Dunkirk Chautauqua Newarork Charles L. Webster Chantauqua Webster Street Cammene Anid Seeed Street East Second Street Said Street Webster Buffalo Street Front Street Charles A. Merrill M. Matteson BooxsTaven Atty

Notice of separation and financial withholding by John Lasleln

A notice dated September 20 from John Lasleln states his wife left their home and that he forbids anyone to harbor her on his account. He will not pay any bills she contracts after this date.

Thankork Jorn Lasleln

Forest fires fade in Michigan and fires burn others

Reports from Port Huron Muskegon and Bay City describe forest fires dying out or checked by winds while other blazes destroy Temple manufacturing in Muskegon and Randall Bros organ factory in Sea View. Losses total about 60 000 pounds with 30 000 insurance and dozens of workers left unemployed. An Irish National League address from New York urges members to bury political differences in league work.

Michigan Planiog Mil and Organ Factory Port Huron Mich Muskecos Temple Manufacturing Company Mansionzro Mass Randall Bro Sea View Bay City Bay County Arena Irish National League New York Bunicipal Council The Lincoln Neb Patrick Hagan Charles Oreilly D. D Roger K Walsh League

Sensational death and other late news briefs in several towns

Pirranunca Pennsylvania September 19 a sensational death by self action occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad just east of here Lizzie Daxter daughter of wealthy Elmira New York parents reportedly sought money and died after placing her head on the rail two men tried to pull her away but she returned to the rail the locomotive severed her head and one arm killing her instantly she had been deserted by her husband Annie Nutt aged sixteen died suddenly of supposed cholera morb and illness across the region while the Battimore Maryland September 19 William Jarrison was arrested for horse stealing he jumped from a moving train near Bowie Station and remained at large after a search two days later

Pirranunca Baltimore & Ohio Here Lizsie Daxter Elmira N. Y Unrontows Annie Nutt A. C. Nutt Battivorr Serennerany Rotterdan Boston, Hoosac Tunnel Camstony Walmscon Washington Monument Thay Congress Kent Eli Lacnossi Wis Bassett & Tlunting Methegor Chaigo Dakota Green Bay Road Nothi Smmni Minnesota New York

Maine returns show Robie leading by 19 thousand

Augusta Maine September returns from towns statewide list Robie 78812 Redman 59061 JL B Eaton 3166 Eustis 1161 W T Eaton 97 and 16 scattered giving Robie a majority of 19851 over all 14411. A separate note from Monsoganera City Pa reports miners strike camp unsettled with women joining morning parades and women’s groups allegedly harassing non union men at Umpire mines amid rising tensions

Augusta MonsosGanera City Umpire Mines

Political notes on Greenback and Republican nominations

A run of notes from September reports covers Governor St Johns delay on a possible Prohibition nomination letter with views on its length and impact. It also reports the Greenback Labor party state convention in Denver nominating Washburn for Governor and White, Dunn, Buchanan for state offices, with fusion defeat. Other items include a New Orleans judge declining a Greenback bid for Congress citing Butler era grievances, Brockton coverage of Long renomination in Massachusetts, and Republican conventions in Boston and Wisconsin with nominations and renominations for local offices.

St. John Colorado Kansas Denver Col National Greenback Labor Party John E. Washburn A. MN. White Mlc. Dunn New Orleans North Catlom Avenilles Congress Butler Kin Brockton Mass John D. Long Sylvester N. Staples Scelama Boston Ambros A. Rataney

Statue of General Reynolds Guarding Philadelphia City Mall

General John F Reynolds honored with a bronze statue atop a granite pedestal at Philadelphia City Hall. Ceremony featured artillery salutes, band music, and speeches by officials including Colonel K B Roberts. Also reports Rotterdam scandal, Jamaica annexation interest, and a fatal train collision near Gahassanono.

Poirapytriia John Fulton Reynolds Gettysberg Philadelphia City Mall Ayirch Lt. G. Sikes Lewis Wagner Joseph E. Temple John Rodgers Landis Misa Reynolds Keystone Battery Stafford Reynolds Post No. 71 Gettysburg K. B. Roberts Chicago Pennsylvania Reserve

Washington Monument Progress and Treasury Notes

Workmen atop the Washington monument report rapid progress toward placing the pyramidal capstone by November while the roof awaits completion. The interior elevator will become a passenger ascent with viewing balconies. Capital notes cover a $94,000 shortage repaid by Southern Express, plus clues on a Treasury secretary successor and political considerations in New York.

Married on Short Acquaintance in New York

Wm B Shryock civil engineer of New York and Miss Mary Shroeder daughter of a local gentleman wed after a brief acquaintance while returning from Irvington. Parents initially angered but relented after discussion with father serving cake and wine in celebration. Also note from Dxtrait Michigan: Samuel J Tomlinson and ex State Senator Moore bought out factions of the Evening Journal and all suits between them were dropped. Paper to become Republican. Judge Jennison set contempt cases against Bresee and Crittenden for Saturday. Subscription urged for The Everee Opesnvan.

Sixa Bina N. Y Wm. B. Shryock New York Mary Shroeder Irvington Dxtrait Mich Samuel J. Tomlinson Moore The Evening Journal Jennison Bresee and Crittenden

Army of the Cumberland Holds Annual Reunion Banquet

At Rochester City Hall General Sherman presided as 600 veterans gathered for the Army of the Cumberland reunion. Funds for the Garfield monument reached 25,039.15 dollars plus a 30,000 dollar congressional appropriation. Nominations favored renominating all current officers and one vice president from each state. Toaster speakers included General Fullerton, Alfred Ely, Rev. Nelson, J. W. Keefer, General Underwood, John A. Logan, General Woodford, and General Porter, with music and vocal selections interspersed.

Gilcers Hanavet Rocuesten Army of the Cumberland General Sherman Garfield Monument Congress Louisville Legion Sheridan The Cumberland J. 8. Fullerton Alfred Ely Rochester

Anthony Thompson Dies Oldest Colored Man in New Jersey

Anthony Thompson, the oldest and best known colored man in Essex County New Jersey, died at his West Orange residence on Tuesday night. Born in 1798 in Raritan Somerset County, he was manumitted by Samuel Ward after years of servitude and later settled in Orange, working for the Williams family for generations. His life spanned from slave beginnings to freedom and old age, with care for his mother and long residence in Orange. Other items note mist damage to wheat crops in Lacrosse region, a test ejectment case against the New York Central Railroad in Genesee County, and the death of Henry Frellson, longtime Consul of Denmark in New Orleans and associate of Lord Byron.

New Jersey Newark N. J Anthony Thompson Essex County West Orange Thia Country Anthony Rartan Somerset County Philip Duryee Raritan David Stiles Samuel Ward Carnetown Mt. Clair Mr. Ward Hfrs Ward Orange Benjamin Willams Tory Comer Williams Hallroad Burrago Lysan Terry Genesee County Batavia New York Central Railroad Central Railroad Buffalo New York Haight The Supreme Corn Lord Byron Oniwars Llenry Frellson Denmark Copenhagen Lord Byros Hyton

Soudan turmoil and Gordon’s relief hopes detailed

News from London and various dates outlines General Gordon awaiting the British relief expedition to Khartoum and proposals to place Zebehr Pasha back in the Soudan with Turkish troops, including debated salaries and terms. Reports note Berber burning, Stewarts actions, and potentially a $1.5 million government payment if Turks arrive.

Northern Pacific reports strong earnings and surplus

The Northern Pacific Railroad directors report earnings for the year ending June 30, 1884 of 5,425,820.40 after taxes and expenses, with total net earnings including other sources at 5,504,601.29. Surplus over fixed charges totals 1,055,656.13, used with last year’s surplus to pay for equipment. Cash, receivables, and unsold securities amount to 10,741,022.42. liabilities total 6,041,514.26, leaving 3,799,508.16 available for future use. The report covers road construction and branch lines.

New York Northern Pacific Railroad Bom

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