West Shore Railroad
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Her Own Fault
Nobody Held Responsible For the Killing of Sarah F. Drudge at Gunnville. Coroner Kenney today rendered his verdict in the case of Sarah F. Drudge, an unmarried woman, 45 years old, who was struck and killed by a West Shore train at the station of Gunnville in the town of Clarence on June 1. The…
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Water for Clarence Station
Clarence. The West Shore railway is laying pipe to convey water from Millpond, three-quarters of a mile west of Clarence Station, to supply water for passenger and freight trains. Water engines and tubs will be removed from Akron to Millpond and Clarence. The water will be forced from the pond by steam pumps. Source: Buffalo…
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West Shore Station at Gunnville is Finished
Improvements:-The West Shore station building at Gunnville is finished. The sign is up above the front door at the north side, 412 miles from New York, 14 to Buffalo. It is patronized somewhat by Clarence Center people. Source: The Amherst [NY] Bee. 25 June 1885. Fultonhistory.com.
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Bowmansville News
BOWMANSVILLE, JUNE 23, 1885. The freight house has a new coat of paint. Mrs. Samual Joslyn, who has been ill for so long a time, has at last so far recovered as to be able to return home. Mr. L. E. Goodman, of Savannah, is agent of Bowmansville station in the absence of G. W.…
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First Train in Akron
Akron is having a grant blow-out today. The first train on the West Shore, will arrive there and the citizens propose to celebrate the event in grind style. One hundred guns will be fired and all the fatted calfs in the village will be slaughtered for the occasion. All are Invited to be there. Source:…
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Workers Wanted
Wanted – Fifty teams to work on the West Shore railroad at East Buffalo; steady work;bwages $4 per day. Apply on work or at 62 Pearl st. Source: Buffalo [NY] Evening News, 27 June 1883, p. 16, NYS Historic Newspapers.