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NIAGARA COUNTY NEWS. Vol. 4. YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y., JUNE 27, 1884. No. 18. TOPCS OF THE WEEK. — Mutt-allonge fishing in the St. Ijiwranee is now ut iU height. —Thomas Bowman is now the senior Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. —The walls of the new department build- ' ing* at Ottawa will be six f*et six Inches thick. — A'lrion Hitt, a young man of about 85, started from Brooklyn Bridge last Thursday to walk to Kan Francisco -Sensational news arrives by press despatches of trouble i& the Canadian North- . West on one of the Indian reserves. —The soldier Misdei, who murdered six of kte comrades in barrack while they were asleep, waj shot in Naples on Saturday. —The Irish Nationalists are desirous of raising a fund from which to pay regular salaries to Nationalist members of Parliament.—The smallpox epidemic is spreading in [.•ondoa. There are already about 1,7(10 cases in the public liopitals, and new caaes ttre be ing added daily at the rate of 75 per week, j —Mrs. David T. Shay of Rlmira, while attempting to drive a cat away from a milkpitcher on Hunday, received a severe bite on the hand, the result of which it uncertain, j —Au express train while nenriug Greene, Chenango County, on Sunday morning, killed Joshua H. Kilmer, a bark-peeler, who had got drunk and gone to sleep on the track -Miss Grlswold, the United States operatic singer, made her debut Monday night in Convent Garden theatre, London, in the j character of Mai >juerite, iu the opera of "Faust." —In consequence of a letter received at the Vatican, from a source entitled to con- , fldence, threatening the life of the Pope, extra precautions for his safety have been adopted. —Mr Kills, Conservative, has been elected for Mid Surrey to the British Parliament. i The seat became vacant by the recent death of Kir J. J. Trevor Lawrence, also a Conservative.—The Indian Government lias decided upon building u railroad from Candahar, in Afghanistan, to yuotta, In Beloochistan, as a means of giving a check to Russian advances in Asia. —Sir James Ferguson recommends that ! Alien nml the inland at the entrance of the Bed sea be regularly fortified, and that an efficient garrison of Knglish soldiers bo stationed there. —Sir Kdward Wutkins is confident of the 1 ultimate success of his tunnel scheme, not- | withstanding the iulverse vote in the House of Commons and the op|iosiUon of the Duke of Cambridge. —The trouble with Courtney is that he j can't row and never could row faster thai: a j third rate man. He has as grout a reputation as Haitian and yet he has never defeated a first dars oarsman.—linjtyklytL Kagle. — Itis stated by the Berlin Nutional Xtihinj that the African International Association i is iu a most prosperous condition, and that the navigation of the Congo, throughout its entire length, will presently be thrown open free to the whole world. —A serious collision occurred Sunday morning at Wetland, Ont., between a special and a regular freight train, by which a brakesman and fireman were killed anil two others injured. The two engines and tenders ami six cars were wrecked. —Chief of-Police McLean liberated twenty birds belonging to the lloston Homing Society from the court-house tower at 845 o'clock yesterday morning. They are the I pigeons which returned to Boston aftor be- I ing liberated at Syracuse. -HoehraUr Demo- 1 craf, Hominy. —There Is intense excitement in London caused by the reported declaration of ox Head Centre Stephens, whose plan is to destroy Knglish towns by dynamite dropped from balloons. The police are nervously active and the Metropolis was uever so thoroughly patrolled as at present. —Micheal Costello, who left Schenectady for the West thirty years ago has been hoard from at Victoria, British Columbia, the j news coming via New York ami Cardinal McCloskev. He is dying in a hospital, and one of his family, who have mourned him as dead, will start for Victoria at once. The Rev. John Muehlhaeuser, pastor of Saint John's Gertuau Lutheran Kvangciical Church, Rochester, who was dropped by tho State Mlnlsterium, recently in session at Poughkeepsie, properties to establish a new church on Morris Street, Rochester, under the jurisdiction of the Misaourl Mlnisterium. —William O'Brien, the contumacious ed itor of UniUd Ireland, has declloed to per init his frleuds to pay the fine UOO irapoeed upon him for contempt of oourt. He ex. presses his determination to continue to ex|w>so the manner in which the Ooverment of Ireland is conducted by Karl Spencer and Mr. Gladstone. —Karl Spencer, in his recent address in Belfast, said that Ireland has passed through a turbulent period, but there are good grounds fur hoping that better times are j at hand. The power of the terrorists for evil, he said, has beeu turtailed, and the tyranny tbey previously exercised hsa passed away, order was restored, and Iriihmeu could now devote themselves to peaceful pursuits without fear of outrage. — Poughkeepsie is agitated as to whether the county In which it is situated shall be spelled "Dutchess" or " Ducbeas." The New* says the county was called after the Duchees of York, while the Kayle argues that it was named in honor of the Dutch settlers. i>ossing, the historian, prefers the former view, but the KujU offers a oopy of a law of Oolobar I, 16U1, in which tbs nam* '• printed with a "t." COUNTY AND VICINITY. — Farmer* are preparing their buckwheat ground. —TbeOasport Mining Company is defunct. (»old «>■ sought- gas »ai found. J The Niagara Ileptint AiaociaUon numbers fourteen cburcbee, and a membership of ! 1,011 An unknown epidemic U kilting off poul. try at a lively rate in tome parU of Wyoni log county. —It is estimated that the annual parade of tbe liockport flre department co«U an aggregate sum of about $2.000. —Two hundred crate* of strawberrle* are being received dally from Itocbester by tbe Kast I-ockport Canning Factory. —Niagara Kalla Cataract Kngine and Hose Company No. 1 willatUnd tbe annual parade of the Albion Hire Department Thursday next. —Tha publication of the OafWic Visitor at liockport suspended with the last issue. I,ack of material support from members of the C. M ». A is a I leg ed ai one of the causes for tbe suspension. —There will bo a mooting of the executive committee of tbe Niagara County Pioneer as, notation at the Niagara House, to morrow June 38th, at which time the location of holding tlio next annual picnic will be decided.—Tbefe wore 400 teachers and friends of education preseut at the meeting of the County Teacttors' Association at Hsnborn Saturday. The next meeting will be held at Sua pension Bridge the second Saturduy iu October next. —Amass convention of the Prohibition lst« of Niagara County will be held at the ltoyal Templar's Hall in Ixickport on Tuesiliy, July Ist. F.very-one without reference to political creeds, t allots or opinions is invited to participate in the convention. —Tbe Class Mowers' Association of tbe United States will convene ut l>ock|>ort for a four ortlve days session, commencing July Bth. About sixty delegates are expected. An excurvion to Niugiira Kails and a banquet are contemplated. —Mr M.J. Kiillvan, Janitor of the Opera House, Lockport, was married to Miss Mary O,Brian at Bt. Patrick's church Wednesday. The biidal party left fur a western trip, after a receptiou at the reaidence of the bride's father, Kdward O'Brien. The mauy friends of tbe happy pair will wish thorn a long and happy life. — I»an McHea of East Lockport has received the contract to put 111 position the huge Iron water trunk from the hydraulic race to Sax - ton's flour mill. The trunk was made by Noye A Son of Buffalo, and measures eight foet In diameter, with six sections, each twen. ty feet In length, which is to be riveted together by bolts. —Cbas. Hausieuger tho news agent at Sus. pension Bridge, w!io was arrested a short time ago on a charge of smuggling silk and cloth at Suspenalsn Bridge recently, and held to the I' H. court by Commissioner Pound, plead guiity at Canandaigun on Tuesday, and was lined (75 00 and committed until paid. Funds are now rit route to pay bis flue. —Mr. John Eastwood, carpenter, of Pekiii, fell from the roof of a barn to the ground, a distance of twonty foet, Friday last, breaking the leg below the knee and dislocating the elbow joint, besidessustnlnlnza sovore bruising on the head and body. H.I. Schmock, called upon to assist I>r. Sage In setting the limbs, fainted, falling on the stone sidewalk, cutting his head badly. —The Lock port Spiritualist's Association will hold a throe day's convention In liockport, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 27, 38, and 20. They extend u cordial invl tation to friends from the vicinity to attend, promising free entertainment ao far as they are able, to those out of town, and board at one dollar per day at the best hotela to inch as canuot be entertained at their homes. —-The Teutonla Beneficiary Association of Tonawanda enjoyed an excursion to Gowanda Olen Sunday. A special train of two coaches left I-ockport Sunday morning at 8:30 o'clock on the Krle railroad At Tonawanda four more cars were attached, all bo ing well Oiled. Ihe number from l/ockpert was small owing to the fact that the excur slon wns not properly advertised —An uasuccessful attempt at burglary was made last Friday nlgbt at the residence of Marcus Mabee of Qanport They ransacked the house, scattered the silver ware about, but failed to find any money. Other resi dances were entered but nothing stolen, and it is supposed that It waa the tame party It is reported that drugs wore used on tbe Mabee family. —On tbe 7th of July the ladle*of the Meth. odist and I'reebyterian churches at Tona wanda will have the pleaaure of entertaining tbe inomber* of the Buffalo Ministers' Asao elation and their wives on tho beautiful grounds and at the residence of Hev. \\ llliam Alfred Oay. A very pleasant occasion is anticipated. —The members of St. Mary 's obureh are actively engaged in raising funds to build a new brick edifice fe)xlUo feet, on tbe sit* where tho old cbureli now stands. At a meeting held yesterday J3.7U0 was subaoribed, which it very good, considering that many of the members were absent It is estimated that tbe new building will cost 110,000 to (13,0110. —Mr* Celta Qilligan of I-ockport died in that city Huuday after a long Hluees, aged 7* year* She wa« a kind mother and leave* a large circle of frlenda to mourn her los* The following members of the family urvlve her: Mrs John McOauly of Canada Mr*. Nelson Cornell of I-ewlston. Mrs Susie Mangin. of Lockport, Miss Celia Oilligon and John, Joaopb and Edward <t il'igan NIAGARA. Ont. Two runaways one day last week, neither of which proved serious. The Queen's Royal Hotel opened for the season ou Monday. We hope to see It filled with guest* soon. There is a subscription list belug circulated bore, to assist the U E. Loyalists in their celebration in August. The Ouen Brothers, of Youngstown, have on hand a large quantity of star and board bottom peaeh baskets, which they will sell at the lowest market prices. A sort of an impromptu affair was got up In Paradise Grove on Weduesday night, in i the shape of a dance. We understand that Mr W McKle furnished the music for the occasion, and dancing was kept up until the Lord only knows when. Having asked half a dosen parties what time it broke up, they all said, I don't know. 1 caiue home at twelve, oue, two, and soon; so what timo the affair broke up still remains a mystery. It is expected that our Fire Brigade will present a fine appearance Tuesday next, Do minion Day, In their new uniforms. The Niagara Brass Baud will lead tb procession, and as they have been hard at practice for some time past, some good music may be j looked for. The athletic games on the com I mons, after the parade, will no doubt be iu teresting, as many of " our boys " aro ath , letes of uo small protonslous. A big crowd is expected. Thomas O'Brien was arrested on a charge of Indecent assault in the Oak Grove, some time Wednesday night or Thursday morning Ho wns brought up for a hearing ou Thurs ; day, but the complainant, a girl of rather questionable character, failed to appear, and ho was remanded until the next day, at which time tho girl appeared and gave hor evidence, ami ho was committed for trial . It Is tho opinion of u good many that there , is a " Nigger "In the fence somewhere, and ; if this case Is sifted to tho bottom, some | very curious evidence will bo brought for I ward. Anothorold landmark gone. There died jut his Into residence here, on Friday even* ing June 20th, Mr. James Cnrnochan In his 7fith year. Deceased was on old resident of ! I 111-place, and wa* very highly respected, as was evinced by the large concourse of peo pie who attended the funeral on Sunday. ; He came to this country from Ayrshire, Scotland, and hod leslded In Niagara Dis ! trict for over 50 years, over 40 years of i which was spent in this town. The pall ' Iteurcrs were, Messrs. 8. H. Follott, Henry | l\»ffard, Jonathan Nlven, Alexander Gunu, ! Thos. P. Blaln, and James McFarlaod. The i funeral services were conducted by the Rev. ! Chas. Campbell, ut tho house and grave. The Roman Catholic church picnic in Paradise Grove Wednesday of lost week was a complete success. The weather was dellght- I fully warm, so much so In fact that Ice cream was in demand, so long as it lasted, to an unlimited extent, and many a poor young man had to either " fish or cut bait" while it was to bo had. The music wus splendid, und those whose desires led theui that way danced from about three in tho afternoon until half past eight iu tho even iug, at which time tho music engaged for i tho occasion loft, anil the picnic ended. The voting lietween Sir John A. McDonald and ] Hal wui d Blake wns 111 favor of the former by - considerable of a nrujority, and the thanks of nil concerned are due the young ladies, Miss Nellie Barren, Miss Maude McClelland, j Miss Mary Walsh, und Miss Mary Donalley, for their untiring efforts iu behalf of this enterprise. Mis* Barron secured first prize, : a beautiful gold watch; Miss Donnalley second, a set of jewelry; Mis* Walsli third, a gold ring, and fourth, Mis* McClelland a book ; of poems. The tables and stands were tastefully arranged, and were looked after by tho young ladies in charge of them, in u manner that gave entire satisfaction to all. In fact the whole proceedings passed off Iu a manner that must glvo tho utmost gratification to those concerned, and ovory poison having any Interest In tho success of the picnic. WILSON. Mr. Haskell (one of the Aim of Haskell Bro's, of U>ck|>ort,) and his wife, were visiting their parents, Mr. and Mr*. McKnight, of this village, last week Wednesday. The trial in the case of Eugene McClew, vs. Elmer Johnson, was hold at the Ontario Hotel before Volney Simpson, referee, and a jury of 18, selected from the cltisens of our village and vicinity, and occupied Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week. The action was brought by McClew to have the will of Joseph Johnson set aside, claiming that he, being of unsound mind, was unduly Influenced fn making his will, and that his (McClew'st infant daughter a* heir to ber mother's shsre in the estate,would "not receive her full share according to the terms of tbe will. Hi* esse was conducted for tho plaintiff by the Messrs Brown of Lockport, and for the defendant by Hlgglns snd Murray. Drs. Kittingw and Clark, of Lockport, were called upon as exjierts to testify as to tbe result of a medical examination made by them. At tbe close of tbe trial the jury wore out but a short time, when tbe foreman announced aa tho verdict of the entire jury of 18. that they adjudged blm sane, and capable of attending to all the business he bad to transact. Benj. Flagler was In tbts village last Thursday. Tbe Leslie concert company held their closing ooucert last Saturday evening iu tbe Public Hall, and tbe bouse was well fi.led. Tbelr singing was highly appreciated by the people of this village. They had a das, of members during their convention here, and gave three leesous a day There are a few case* of scarlet fever in our village Samuel Robinson, lately returned from 111-, J has again taken up his old |sst ou tbe echoou er " Plow boy." Ells Christie, of Newfsne, returned to this village last Saturday, aud is tb* guest of Mrs J. H Patterson 1 here wss a union praise service In tbe M E. bouse of worship last Sunday eveuing, and we believe that every seat in tbe bou*e was occupied. Tbe gentlemau who ha* lately been conducting tbe Leslie convention here had charge of the singing, and nearly tbe entire chorus of voice* which he has beeu training, joined by most of the congregation, made musio worth bearing Rev. O. L White and F F. D. Blckley each made a few remark* suited to tbe occasion, and each expressed tbe hope that before very long they might see congi egatlonal singing once more the custom In our churches. Rev. Mr. Twitched, of Lydonville, is expected to occupy the pulpit iu the Presbyterian church uext Sunday. Will McCarthy, who hss lately returned 1 from tbe West, has hired out to Hackett ! Bro's. Stacey, the photographer, pitcbod his tent last Monday morning on the we*t side of the Ontario Hotel, and was uoon ready to take pictures for auy who desired his services. Dr. L. Bulcom and an assistant from Ixick port are attending to deutal work at tbe I Ontario Hotel this week Willis K. Crosby is visiting bis parents iu ; this village. Miss Norma Tower who has been in New York for some time |>a»t has returned home Miss Mabel Owen, of Ransomvllls, was visiting her young friend, Mis* Marlon Mocum, of this village, the fore part of tbe week | We understand there Is to bo a new boot aud shoe store opened In this village soon Tho building for it Is to be built between the ! store of C. 11 Brown audE. F. Bartou's bar- I noss shop. Mr*. Wm. Hackett Is quite sick with s se! vero attack of pleurisy aud neuralgia. Mrs Burch returned last week from a visit of about four weeks in Mich.—H. OLCOTT. — Kilitor Niagara County Seu *: Among ten thousand things that we may expect,there is at least us many more that we would like to see. We may expect rain in tlio near future; that is so luiieh needed; We may expect a i-abbath of quiet--one that will harmonise with tho law* of our conn try, granting u* a llay of rest, but wo shall not expect It until snow files, and our hotel ; keepers aro conscience stricken, and cease selling liqti >i seven day* in the week to that class of men, when full, their only ambition being a " knock-down argument," or kin dt ed rowdyism, too often seen iu our streets on the Sabbath. Bad an it was, your stricture in last week's Nkws, was overdrawn. The four or five hundred that wero at the pier In attendance U|K)ii the baptismal service was 1 ather large, but that there was an equal number flshlm; from pier No. 2. wa* many per ceut too large. There wero a few fishing, to thoir disgrace bolt *aid, and onlynfow; 1 had there been but olio, thoro would bo just that ono too many. Those tliut stoop to such meaiine**, must not ropout the act, uii less they wi*li to see their nntue* In print, or answer to tho proper authority. It may be asked why do you not preserve order, and put the law In force. A word of explanation will be sufficient. We have three hotels in full blast, who sell liquor seven days In the week. Four parties, with a large stock of row-boats, say fifty or more, j are fitted out with fishing tackle All of ! these )>artles have their friends, so that It j will be seen at a glance that, should prosei eutlons be commenced, one portion of the 1 Inhabitants would bo fighting their neigh I bors -Sunday is their big day for making i money. It is lamentable, and a disgraceful ■ state of things, but it Is war or submission Tho prospects among the farmers Is quite flattering. The wheat crop will bo large — heavy on tho ground, and promises a large yield. Corn and potatoes look fine, but need ; rain. Tho hay crop will turn off heavy. Both apples and peaclie* look promising for j a full crop. Tha peach trees on a whole j look better this spring than was expected, but all tha orchards aro more of les* affectod. To meet tho final failure, thousand* of young trees have been aid the pa«t spring. The Telephone line from Ixickport to Wll*on, by way of Olcott, Is in working order. There has been a general bruSldng up this ,pnug In new buildings and painting old j ones, showing general prosperity Jesse O. Luck wood, Esq., Is putting up a new horse barn. Mr W m. Hoisted aud Frauk Allen are at home from Uina. during vacation In that school. Three more " Young Meu" brought to ' time by the Fair Hex In this locality. Mr. Arthur L. Coatee. Station Agent ou the R. W. & O R. R . east of Oswego, wa* captured, anil being of a quiet turn of mind, at : once surrendered. They are visiting his friends here. Mr Wm. Starks and Mis* Ella Matthew*, ail of Olcott. Mr H. Builar l found a help meet at Lyons, Wayne Co., N Y.,-more In prospect Lucky for poor man that I*eap Year comes aa oftjn a* once i In four year*. Who is for Blaine and I»gan, just wait a moment before you speak ont—don't crosu i that deep chasm before yon get to It,— ! Pamo. Olcott, June 23rd, 1884. LEWISTON. The Lewiatnn Cornet Baud, which disband «d In August, 1883. wa* reorganised June lit, with the following officer*; President, John M. Calkins: Vine President. Charles A. l'belan; Secretary, Robt Peudergaat; Treasurer, J. M Fleming. Leader and InMructor, ! J. C. Cnmmlngs The old members have I taken bold again, and In a very short Usw they will b» r*«dV to famish |M* »e»kc for para lee, excutsloßS parties, Ac Mr ti*orge Mel's*, <* Btack R«*. fc"» located hare and keepa everything neooaaary lo lb« tea of fishing He hu • number of the !««( boat* on Nmg*r» Hirer and n»«to them at reasonable flgurea. lhe Glorious Fourth will ba c*!ebrsted her* under the Auspices of the Ixnltfe of (lood Temi lar*. Kvervthin* |euerally eon nected with such a mUbmtjou will U on tbi programme and aflr*t el*** Uftif iswspeotad. NORTH RIDGE. A lively fight for the poeacean.u of a ban lain rooster came off before T 8 RHon, K*<i. last week The facta i»tbe >.*«e were these, Mr Fred Mali! au.l Mr Mw Calopy are neighbors. Mr Mahl being the owner | of a bantam rooster; Mr. Calopy «s»w also the owner of a bantam rooater. Mt- Calophv's rooster came up missing, and hear lug that Mr. Mahl had oue that resembled tils, he swore out a search «arin.l and brought Mr Main's rooster Into court \t two days' trial, twenty witnesses being sworn, the rooster wan awarded to the defendant. Mr P. H. Oliphant counsel f'ir defendant, aud Mr. Couilland ttousa fop | plaintiff. Mia. W H Dlckerson, who him been dan gerotialy sick at bar daughter'*, Mr« Nelson Swain, in IxtwUton, haa recovfc-ed so far a* to be brought to her daughter's. Mm James Hardiann, on the lUdga. Mrs Swain «o companied her here. Mrs W H. II Hansom, Jr., of Hansom ville, Mm .lame* Hopkins, Mrs Albert Prud den, of Wilson; and Mis* Clara Hell Pel lows, of Suspension Bridge, were the guests of Orrin Pruddsu, on the lUdge Katui day i last. Mr. and Mrs. (Lao W. Porttar, of Mich., who are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Ma* tin, of Pekin, attended the Universalis! church In this place on Muiulay last. The ladies of the M K. church hold a straw berry festival on Thursday evening of this week at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Cook. Mr and Mis. !<owis Hurrh went to Hartford, Mich., last week, where they intend a pending a short time visiting relatives. Mr. and Mi*. John Tompkins, of Sanborn, were Visiting their brother and sister, Mr. J and Mrs. N. 11. < 'ook. Mm. Kjtte Uriftln, who haa been spending the winter With her brother, Mr. Haitlett j (illagau at lvesdale, 111, haa returned to her homo. Mm. John Ktephney, of Lookport, was visiting her nephew, and family, Mr. Martin Barker last week. Mrs. Thomas Berry, of fjorkport, was visiting her brother and ulster, Mr. and. Mm. Thoinaa Magorien last week. Mm. Adelbert Perry, of Wilson, Is visiting her brother anil sister, Mr. and Mrs. Myron l'erry, on the lUdge. Mr and Mrs. <leo. W Oceen, of Wklwiit, spent Saturday and Suuitay wltli their undo and family, Mr Pblnena Suiith. — Bkcky SHAitr. North lUdge, June Mrd, IHM. RANSOMVILLE. Mm. 11. 11. Tower haa gone t<» New York to attend her son Lout*. who i» under trout inxiit there. Klton T. Itanaom Ami wife have r«tttnw4 from their Eastern trl|i. Mm Elvira Kanaoin, of l»ckj>ort, 1« visiting ttl the rwklaiin of W, U 11. lUti«ftit. J union Ilulkx U Is confined to hi* house by Illness. Mis* Caitlu Ransom Is visiting trlmuU In Ixwkport. Ki imk Perry astonished soma of tha U>rk port horsemen last I'rl'tay. Ttoojr did not think Frank'* bay nntltl go *o fast Advices from t)akot« inform u» that tha wheat crop there blil* fair to ba extra goiid. - EUIE OCHILTHM. PEKIN. rfunlay «>■ observed a* CklMm'i dsy with apiropriate ceremonies. Tha chureb waa tastefully decorated with lowtn. Tba young people taking part In tire etercisee preformed tbeir severel parU vllh credit lo themselves Tba Social will ba hsld At Mr TkoMi lloot's on Kri'lajr sveulng this waak Haying baa begun In good earnest (low In thi* vicinity la fllled with weevil, sod but little ha* bloNomed Tba on p bids fal tobiiii large aa usual I'ekln will ceb-brste iho Foulth aa usual, by setting a'uuu<l tbo grocery Mr.M. li. Olm| stead, of Detroit. Michigan, formerly of tbla plsce, la vlsltln* friends In town. Mr Elmer V. llama Is borne Tom Coraatt Col legs for bis auraiuer vacation. There la a large uoauppilad demand liere for dwelling houses, at rates from It res lo sit dollars par u ontb Here I* a good up lor t.nlly for men with money lo build low priced bouses. Tha Editor of tha Suwa allows that soma «f the pretty KkdolMtM oame from Youngstown. Tbat Is as I expected, yoeai ways Bud prcMy girls where Um Ashing is good Wby does a woman driving alone always sit In tbemlddlsof the seat! A clvomo Is offered for tbe first correct answer. Hun.lay and Monday tbe tl.>-rmometer rsg. istered oluty three In tba sbade, and one hundred end twenty eight la tbe awn tba warmest kno. n here for ruaaiy yean at tbla seasoa. Ei.«v«. WM 8- McCOLLU M, Murgtrtl ait'l Merhanirtl Denliit, ]»r. MeCollum »»•« otM-nwl an office in Vounjrtlown, over tbc >(ore of W. A. HiiU'tiiwn, aivl either btoftclf ur 11 ix-rbjr, L.U.8., wlio hn« tiA<] twenty yram'ex|M*rirur,*' in Dentistry, will viail Youiiirwiowi) every Monday and Tmaday of M■VI -. | CUAH D. HWAN. JHO. ALKNKK. Nwnn A Falkner, ARCHITECTS, lO German Insurance B'ldlng, BUKKAW), N. V. Jos. Thompson MAVCFACTUUKH ANJJ HiIJU IN HARNESS, SADDLES, Bridles, Collars, Whips, Blankets, Ac., also dealer in BOOTS AND SHOES,| TKUNKH, VAUHKS, CJLOVK9, MITTK.N'H, KT< YOUNGSTOWN. N.Y. I'll ili |» liihrock, Practical Watchmaker Wutclies, Ciocka, und nil kinds of Jewelry, rc)><iired 011 nhorteHt notice. Shop next door to H. I). Da- j vin Co'b., in the building lately occul»ied us the l'ostoffice. 131 yr Coal 1 Coal! 1 | —. The Undersigned, having been appointed Agent for the sale of Coal at Lewiston and vicinity, in the place of J. E. Ways, deceased, hereby gives notice that he is ready to supply all his old customers at the LOWEST CASH PRICES. Orders solicited and promptly tilled. CHAS. A. FHELAN. Lowiaton, Juno 10, 18*4. 1f11'24 N. I>. IIASIvKLL, nut. ami mirim: ISTK rlt\>' (' Iv A(;K > T In First-class Companies. Hartford Hartford, Ct. New Ilmiipstilru Manchester. Hrltisti America Toronto. I fun Louilon, Kitpliinu. Star.'.'.'.'.' \ork. I'rovldence Washington K. I. Scottish Union niiil National. .Glasgow Oitlr.ciis Pittsburgh. Alio Washington Life Insurance Company of New York. BANK OF NIAGARA, NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y o— - CAPITAL, $50,000. orriCEßs. HENRY C. HOWARD - - • Pubbidkht. I WILLIAM C.CORNWKLL VKM-I'RSMimirr EDWARD J. MACKENNA - - Cahhikr DIRECTORS. BHKRMAN 8. JKWKTT - • BUFFALO GIBSON T. 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| Rating | |
| Title | Niagara County News, 1884-06-27 |
| Description | Early newspapers of Youngstown, New York |
| Subject |
Newspapers--New York (State) Niagara County (N.Y.)--Newspapers Youngstown (N.Y.)--Newspapers |
| NY Heritage Topic | Community & Events |
| Location |
New York (State), Western Niagara County (N.Y.) Youngstown (N.Y.) |
| Date of Original | 1884-06-27 |
| Physical Format | Newspapers |
| Type | Text |
| Language | English |
| Format of Digital | image/tiff |
| Identifier | ncn_18840627 |
| Holding Institution |
Nioga Library System Town of Porter Historical Society Museum Niagara Falls Public Library |
| Digital Collection | Youngstown Newspapers |
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| Title | Niagara County News, 1884-06-27 |
| Description | Early newspapers of Youngstown, New York |
| Subject |
Newspapers--New York (State) Niagara County (N.Y.)--Newspapers Youngstown (N.Y.)--Newspapers |
| NY Heritage Topic | Community & Events |
| Location |
New York (State), Western Niagara County (N.Y.) Youngstown (N.Y.) |
| Date of Original | 1884-06-27 |
| Physical Format | Newspapers |
| Type | Text |
| Language | English |
| Format of Digital | image/tiff |
| Identifier | ncn_18840627_001 |
| Holding Institution |
Nioga Library System Town of Porter Historical Society Museum Niagara Falls Public Library |
| Digital Collection | Youngstown Newspapers |
| Library Council | WNYLRC |
| Rights | All images in this collection are for educational and non-commercial purposes only. |
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NIAGARA COUNTY NEWS. Vol. 4. YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y., JUNE 27, 1884. No. 18. TOPCS OF THE WEEK. — Mutt-allonge fishing in the St. Ijiwranee is now ut iU height. —Thomas Bowman is now the senior Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. —The walls of the new department build- ' ing* at Ottawa will be six f*et six Inches thick. — A'lrion Hitt, a young man of about 85, started from Brooklyn Bridge last Thursday to walk to Kan Francisco -Sensational news arrives by press despatches of trouble i& the Canadian North- . West on one of the Indian reserves. —The soldier Misdei, who murdered six of kte comrades in barrack while they were asleep, waj shot in Naples on Saturday. —The Irish Nationalists are desirous of raising a fund from which to pay regular salaries to Nationalist members of Parliament.—The smallpox epidemic is spreading in [.•ondoa. There are already about 1,7(10 cases in the public liopitals, and new caaes ttre be ing added daily at the rate of 75 per week, j —Mrs. David T. Shay of Rlmira, while attempting to drive a cat away from a milkpitcher on Hunday, received a severe bite on the hand, the result of which it uncertain, j —Au express train while nenriug Greene, Chenango County, on Sunday morning, killed Joshua H. Kilmer, a bark-peeler, who had got drunk and gone to sleep on the track -Miss Grlswold, the United States operatic singer, made her debut Monday night in Convent Garden theatre, London, in the j character of Mai >juerite, iu the opera of "Faust." —In consequence of a letter received at the Vatican, from a source entitled to con- , fldence, threatening the life of the Pope, extra precautions for his safety have been adopted. —Mr Kills, Conservative, has been elected for Mid Surrey to the British Parliament. i The seat became vacant by the recent death of Kir J. J. Trevor Lawrence, also a Conservative.—The Indian Government lias decided upon building u railroad from Candahar, in Afghanistan, to yuotta, In Beloochistan, as a means of giving a check to Russian advances in Asia. —Sir James Ferguson recommends that ! Alien nml the inland at the entrance of the Bed sea be regularly fortified, and that an efficient garrison of Knglish soldiers bo stationed there. —Sir Kdward Wutkins is confident of the 1 ultimate success of his tunnel scheme, not- withstanding the iulverse vote in the House of Commons and the op iosiUon of the Duke of Cambridge. —The trouble with Courtney is that he j can't row and never could row faster thai: a j third rate man. He has as grout a reputation as Haitian and yet he has never defeated a first dars oarsman.—linjtyklytL Kagle. — Itis stated by the Berlin Nutional Xtihinj that the African International Association i is iu a most prosperous condition, and that the navigation of the Congo, throughout its entire length, will presently be thrown open free to the whole world. —A serious collision occurred Sunday morning at Wetland, Ont., between a special and a regular freight train, by which a brakesman and fireman were killed anil two others injured. The two engines and tenders ami six cars were wrecked. —Chief of-Police McLean liberated twenty birds belonging to the lloston Homing Society from the court-house tower at 845 o'clock yesterday morning. They are the I pigeons which returned to Boston aftor be- I ing liberated at Syracuse. -HoehraUr Demo- 1 craf, Hominy. —There Is intense excitement in London caused by the reported declaration of ox Head Centre Stephens, whose plan is to destroy Knglish towns by dynamite dropped from balloons. The police are nervously active and the Metropolis was uever so thoroughly patrolled as at present. —Micheal Costello, who left Schenectady for the West thirty years ago has been hoard from at Victoria, British Columbia, the j news coming via New York ami Cardinal McCloskev. He is dying in a hospital, and one of his family, who have mourned him as dead, will start for Victoria at once. The Rev. John Muehlhaeuser, pastor of Saint John's Gertuau Lutheran Kvangciical Church, Rochester, who was dropped by tho State Mlnlsterium, recently in session at Poughkeepsie, properties to establish a new church on Morris Street, Rochester, under the jurisdiction of the Misaourl Mlnisterium. —William O'Brien, the contumacious ed itor of UniUd Ireland, has declloed to per init his frleuds to pay the fine UOO irapoeed upon him for contempt of oourt. He ex. presses his determination to continue to ex w>so the manner in which the Ooverment of Ireland is conducted by Karl Spencer and Mr. Gladstone. —Karl Spencer, in his recent address in Belfast, said that Ireland has passed through a turbulent period, but there are good grounds fur hoping that better times are j at hand. The power of the terrorists for evil, he said, has beeu turtailed, and the tyranny tbey previously exercised hsa passed away, order was restored, and Iriihmeu could now devote themselves to peaceful pursuits without fear of outrage. — Poughkeepsie is agitated as to whether the county In which it is situated shall be spelled "Dutchess" or " Ducbeas." The New* says the county was called after the Duchees of York, while the Kayle argues that it was named in honor of the Dutch settlers. i>ossing, the historian, prefers the former view, but the KujU offers a oopy of a law of Oolobar I, 16U1, in which tbs nam* '• printed with a "t." COUNTY AND VICINITY. — Farmer* are preparing their buckwheat ground. —TbeOasport Mining Company is defunct. (»old «>■ sought- gas »ai found. J The Niagara Ileptint AiaociaUon numbers fourteen cburcbee, and a membership of ! 1,011 An unknown epidemic U kilting off poul. try at a lively rate in tome parU of Wyoni log county. —It is estimated that the annual parade of tbe liockport flre department co«U an aggregate sum of about $2.000. —Two hundred crate* of strawberrle* are being received dally from Itocbester by tbe Kast I-ockport Canning Factory. —Niagara Kalla Cataract Kngine and Hose Company No. 1 willatUnd tbe annual parade of the Albion Hire Department Thursday next. —Tha publication of the OafWic Visitor at liockport suspended with the last issue. I,ack of material support from members of the C. M ». A is a I leg ed ai one of the causes for tbe suspension. —There will bo a mooting of the executive committee of tbe Niagara County Pioneer as, notation at the Niagara House, to morrow June 38th, at which time the location of holding tlio next annual picnic will be decided.—Tbefe wore 400 teachers and friends of education preseut at the meeting of the County Teacttors' Association at Hsnborn Saturday. The next meeting will be held at Sua pension Bridge the second Saturduy iu October next. —Amass convention of the Prohibition lst« of Niagara County will be held at the ltoyal Templar's Hall in Ixickport on Tuesiliy, July Ist. F.very-one without reference to political creeds, t allots or opinions is invited to participate in the convention. —Tbe Class Mowers' Association of tbe United States will convene ut l>ock >ort for a four ortlve days session, commencing July Bth. About sixty delegates are expected. An excurvion to Niugiira Kails and a banquet are contemplated. —Mr M.J. Kiillvan, Janitor of the Opera House, Lockport, was married to Miss Mary O,Brian at Bt. Patrick's church Wednesday. The biidal party left fur a western trip, after a receptiou at the reaidence of the bride's father, Kdward O'Brien. The mauy friends of tbe happy pair will wish thorn a long and happy life. — I»an McHea of East Lockport has received the contract to put 111 position the huge Iron water trunk from the hydraulic race to Sax - ton's flour mill. The trunk was made by Noye A Son of Buffalo, and measures eight foet In diameter, with six sections, each twen. ty feet In length, which is to be riveted together by bolts. —Cbas. Hausieuger tho news agent at Sus. pension Bridge, w!io was arrested a short time ago on a charge of smuggling silk and cloth at Suspenalsn Bridge recently, and held to the I' H. court by Commissioner Pound, plead guiity at Canandaigun on Tuesday, and was lined (75 00 and committed until paid. Funds are now rit route to pay bis flue. —Mr. John Eastwood, carpenter, of Pekiii, fell from the roof of a barn to the ground, a distance of twonty foet, Friday last, breaking the leg below the knee and dislocating the elbow joint, besidessustnlnlnza sovore bruising on the head and body. H.I. Schmock, called upon to assist I>r. Sage In setting the limbs, fainted, falling on the stone sidewalk, cutting his head badly. —The Lock port Spiritualist's Association will hold a throe day's convention In liockport, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 27, 38, and 20. They extend u cordial invl tation to friends from the vicinity to attend, promising free entertainment ao far as they are able, to those out of town, and board at one dollar per day at the best hotela to inch as canuot be entertained at their homes. —-The Teutonla Beneficiary Association of Tonawanda enjoyed an excursion to Gowanda Olen Sunday. A special train of two coaches left I-ockport Sunday morning at 8:30 o'clock on the Krle railroad At Tonawanda four more cars were attached, all bo ing well Oiled. Ihe number from l/ockpert was small owing to the fact that the excur slon wns not properly advertised —An uasuccessful attempt at burglary was made last Friday nlgbt at the residence of Marcus Mabee of Qanport They ransacked the house, scattered the silver ware about, but failed to find any money. Other resi dances were entered but nothing stolen, and it is supposed that It waa the tame party It is reported that drugs wore used on tbe Mabee family. —On tbe 7th of July the ladle*of the Meth. odist and I'reebyterian churches at Tona wanda will have the pleaaure of entertaining tbe inomber* of the Buffalo Ministers' Asao elation and their wives on tho beautiful grounds and at the residence of Hev. \\ llliam Alfred Oay. A very pleasant occasion is anticipated. —The members of St. Mary 's obureh are actively engaged in raising funds to build a new brick edifice fe)xlUo feet, on tbe sit* where tho old cbureli now stands. At a meeting held yesterday J3.7U0 was subaoribed, which it very good, considering that many of the members were absent It is estimated that tbe new building will cost 110,000 to (13,0110. —Mr* Celta Qilligan of I-ockport died in that city Huuday after a long Hluees, aged 7* year* She wa« a kind mother and leave* a large circle of frlenda to mourn her los* The following members of the family urvlve her: Mrs John McOauly of Canada Mr*. Nelson Cornell of I-ewlston. Mrs Susie Mangin. of Lockport, Miss Celia Oilligon and John, Joaopb and Edward |
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