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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1884

Page

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Sheriff's Sale in Dunkirk Chautauqua County NY

Legal notice of a sheriff sale in Dunkirk New York following a judgment entered September 16 1878. The sale in the office of Welton Booksearera is scheduled for October 50 1100 AM. Describes two parcels in Dunkirk with metes and bounds on Webster and Buffalo streets. CHARLES A. MERKEILL Sheriff and S M Matteone deputy represent the plaintiff Wat Boexst Taver attorney.

Preme Court Cuattavuggua Jacob Wi Ten Eyck Leopold Gunther Welton Booksearera Dunkirk Paul Jadment Chautauqua New York Charles L. Webster Chantauqua Win Itock Webster Street Ahasin East Second Street Webber Street End Street Buffalo Front Street Buffalo Street Charles A. Merkeill

Notice of separation and abandonment in Dunkirk 1884

Notice states my wife left my home without just cause and I refuse all support or payment for bills she contracted after this date. Location Dunkirk dated Sept 1 1884 signed Jous LasLern.

Dunkirk Jous Laslern

Fatal row with Orton circus at Burr Oak Kansas

A Burr Oak Kansas disturbance involving Miles Orton's circus left one man dead and several wounded after a drunken citizen Elliott started fighting. Shots killed J Longneckes and mortally wounded Mayor Mann while a boy was lightly wounded. Hundreds of Burr Oak residents chased the circus train as authorities arrested many circus men in a nationwide sweep.

Orton Atcussoy Kas Burr Oak Jewell County Kansas Miles Orton Elliott Ifus Mann Washington Jewel County Bento Greenleaf Washington County

Priddy and Claytor Row in Fast Israddock Race

The postponed three mile single scull race on September 23 at Israddock saw Peter Priddy start with a half length lead, clocking a first mile in 5 minutes 50 seconds, the fastest on record. Priddy then broke down after the mile stake, allowing Edward Claytor to take the lead and win by a comfortable margin in 21 minutes 5 seconds.

Seal Hace Peter Priddy Edward Claytor Israddock Priddy Mike Wan Avengeh Claytor

Daring robbery near Heath details terror at old lady home

Meath Vermont line community awakens to a midnight burglary. Mrs Susan ale, seventy five, tied to her bed and threatened with a pistol while the robber searched a safe for a one hundred dollar bill. She alerted kin after an hour. suspect Russell King, nineteen, arrested with matching tracks and known premises access.

Bonaud Glefnfield Mass Meath Vermont Line Susan Ale Heath Post Office Philip Worchester Charlemont Gale United States Sussell King King

Suits for damages over Washington aqueduct plans

Suits filed in the United States Court of Claims by the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Co and Great Falls Manufacturing Co seek nearly one million dollars for damages tied to the proposed suspension of the Washington aqueduct project begun under the 1862 act. The canal case seeks damages of 600,900 for land appropriation and river rights, while the Great Falls suit asks no amount but signals a compromise offer of 256,000. Meanwhile, Assistant Secretary of State John Davis departs for Germany to aid Kasson in adjusting the Lasker incident.

Wasmaxeron United States Court of Claims United States Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company Great Falls Manufacturing Company Washington Aqueduct Potomac River Great Falls Benjamin F. Butler Germany John Davis Kasson Bismarck Ilerr Lasker von Eisendecker Capital Wiliam P. Clark Department

Destructive Fires Endanger Guests at Taverns and Cottages

Destructive fires reported near Dover New Jersey and Asbury Park New Jersey on September 23 caused extensive damage. The Talf Way House between Dover and Great Falls burned, with several inmates escaping and the clerk Long injured entering and rescuing others. Fire origin likely lamp explosion. In Asbury Park a fire at Riggs cottage on Madison Avenue spread to nearby cases. ten families left homeless and two firemen injured by a falling ladder. The blaze started from a lamp explosion. A third fire in Saugus? Souinville Massachusetts involved Middlesex Bleachery and Die Works burning two and a half acres of fabric buildings with 65,000 insured loss. A murder case in Toms River New Jersey involving James Wainwright’s disappearance and body found near Cedar Creek. Sheriff’s posse and suspicion around E I Rockwell, a sheriff candidate, with motive linked to affair with the murdered man’s wife.

New York Alrs Gusty Leo Gusty Tames Edraim Asbury Park N. J Dover N. Y Great Falls Long Wiliam Berry John Moulton Assuny Park Riggs Madison Avenue Cookman Avenue Salvation Army Souinvilla Mass Middlesex Ton E. I. Rockweill Jie Rockwell

Awards for Niagara Favie Park at Goat Island

September 25 Niagara Falls International Park appraisers list awards for property to be taken incl Goat Island 525000 Cataract House 110600 Prospect Park 325000 and total 1433429.50 with names M N Whiting J Townsend E Townsend A Porter and others among city properties.

Niagara Favie Park Beurravo Niagara Falls International Park Supreme Court Goat Island S. CO. Woodruff A. Ii. Porter A. T. Porter J. S.townsend E. J.townsend E. J. Townsend Janey Townsend W. A. Porter A. lI. Porter Eliza Church P. A. Porter A. .S. Porter A. 5. Porter

Startling Disclosure in Pickler Case at Chenolis River

A reliable Indian reports Pickler was followed by two white men after leaving a canoe at Chenolis River. They allegedly forced the Indian to yield the boat, and Pickler’s body was later found. He carried $2,000 and four gold watches. no items on the body. Suspected murderers may be wounded and hiding. The case has stirred the region.

Portland Ore A. Pickler Chenolis W. T Pickler Chenolis River Picker

Foreign Affairs Dispatches From Shanghai And London Note

A Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese authorities blocking the Wo Sung River entrance while promising a passage for neutral vessels. boats are being sunk with stones and torpedoes planted to deter a French fleet up the river. The Times dispatch highlights Chinese ignorance and delusion, referencing Yale Harvard alumni views and rising anti foreign sentiment. The piece also mentions the Duke of Cambridge's planned October visit to inspect troops and report on local temper.

Losnon Shanghai China Egypt Gordon Sexton América Kikmartia Iki Kilmarth South Biante Arran Chatham America Ganley Boston the Times Foo Chow Yale Harvard Norrow Duke of Cambridge Ketzin Bousseny Lie Thraenty Dublin Dabs Egan Dynasiie Birmingham Paris M. deLesseps Panami Italy Mavnio Troni Aheanéa Tarragona Toulouse

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