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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1884

Page

4

Property on Eagle Street West Near Presbyterian Church Sold

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a house and lot on Eagle Street West opposite the Presbyterian church, occupied by G. Be Bradley Kugone on the nemiste. The readable details are vague and no clear sale or owner action is established.

Sar Pear Eafgle Street Presbyterian Church G. Be Dradley Kugone Nemiste Éltt Olive fusLey Seward Washington Front Street Dunkirk Edwano Randall Fourth Street Whittlesey City Water D. Murray

Latest locals on remedies and clothing at low prices

A notice highlights Hood's Sarsaparilla as a concentrated extract of medicinal roots and barks, offered with plain pricing and no misrepresentation at the Buffalo One Price Clothing Store, 47 Center Street. Another ad promotes new suitings and overcoats by Carl Schauer, agent on Third Street, urging shoppers to compare goods and prices before buying.

Buffalo Center Street Carl Schauer Agt Third Street Buffalo Gue Price Clothing Store

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement

Distressed mothers seek relief for teething pain in a sales pitch for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. The ad claims instant relief from crying and illness and lists benefits including cure of dysentery and diarrhoea, stomach regulation, wind colic relief, gum softening, reduced inflammation, and renewed energy. It promotes universal availability through druggists worldwide and prices two bottles for 25 cents.

Buffalo One Price Clothing Store Adpeaks to shoppers

An 1884 advertisement touts Buffalo One Price Clothing Store offerings including clothing hats caps and gent furnishings with low prices and easy showing terms. It also lists Hamilton's Coal Yard goods and building materials plus Papillon Manufacturing Co products sold by local merchants Ryon Bros and Light Harper.

Parrion Conan. Org Papillon Manufacturing Co Chicago Hia Ryon Bros Light & Harper

Some Very Hard Nuts to Crack in Sewing Machine Debate

The article notes many imitators of the Singer sewing machine and questions why others do not replicate it. It cites counterfeiting of gold, claims Singer’s first prize record, and recounts Chicago fire relief efforts supplying 2945 machines to needy women, with 2427 choosing Singer and 517 other makes. It adds Dunkirk sales data for 1883 and remarks on manufacturers’ sales reporting.

Singer Chicago Relic Committee Dunkirk

Funeral of Mrs Will Wells Draws Large Attendance

The funeral of Mrs. Will Wells was largely attended today. Also noted were reports of fat cattle movements, tramps in the city, and various local notices including sales, advertisements, and clerical corrections from Port Jervis and nearby areas.

Will, Wells Opera House Duprez & Deredict Archie White Tom Warfield Port Jervis Daily News

Personal mentions from Jamestown area events

Individuals from Jamestown and nearby areas appear in a mixed notes column. Names include Herrick, M. Blevenson, W. A. Taylor, Jack Halliam, Olie Sisson, Helen Negus, Mr. Thompson, M. C. A. secretary, Wa. Welch, George D. Russell, Thomas McNamara, Roche Roche Bros., M. J. O'Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. Teale, Dr. Burlingame, Byron W. Clark, T. S. Smith, Nicolson, W. K. Wequembourg, Michael L. Cresty, Henry Weiler, J. L. Peet, with travel to Erie Buffalo Oneida Castle Poughkeepsie and farm plans noted.

Did you get fooled common council this evening

A jumble of short items notes odd happenings around town including fools day rumors of a railway death at Bass street bridge, a silver quarter found on Third street, a broken axle wood ornament on Lion and Rugggles street corner, and a masthead signal at the Opera house marking navigation opening.

Lion and Ruggles Street Opera Bass Street Bridge

Moore Bill Sparks Fire Department Opposition in New York Legislature

The Moore bill proposes a two percent levy on insurance and related firms to fund state government, drawing opposition from volunteer fire departments. Clem B. Jones of the Jamestown Fire Department urges protests, arguing the measure would divert funds from volunteers. The article notes tax plans on insurers and life companies and mentions local notices, including a notary appointment, a Dunkirk commandery gathering, property improvements in Dunkirk, and Mendelssohn Quintet Club performing in Frewsburg with Mme. Cora Giese.

Moore Legislature of New York Clem B. Jones Jamestown Ersten Insurance United States

Denkirk Invention patent for universal joint for steam flow

Mr ELD Cody of this city has secured patent rights for a universal joint designed for railway use to connect steam heated coach bodies. The device, built of three parts on a classic universal joint plan, resists freezing and expands equally with heat. It features telescope and collar union pipe joints allowing twisting in various shapes while maintaining near perfect performance.

Eld. Cody c Patent Office Cody

Beekeepers' Society Elects Officers at Forestville Meeting

A call for Beekeepers to meet at Forest House Forestville on March 20 led to a gathering that organized by electing officers: President Parley Griswold Vice President H D Gage Secretary and Treasurer J Rainey. Members adjourned to meet April 19 at one P M to adopt a constitution and by laws and begin regular work with inviting beekeepers to attend.

Forest House Forestville Parley Griswold H. D. Gage J. Rainey Twan

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