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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1884
Page
2
A man from three miles east of Gobourg Ontario describes a quack remedy called Nurdock Hood Miters. He claims it cured his dyspepsia after taking three bottles, asserting the slum owner would not have given him a chance to lie before using the preparation.
Mrs J Anderson of Poshtygo Wisconsin reports twelve bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters cured a severe skin infection and rheumatism. She and the writer express strong satisfaction with the remedy.
Mr Martin Kiger of Linn Grove Indiana reports Bardock Sloodd Biffers cured his wife of dyspepsia and liver issues after ten other remedies failed. Sold by Foster Milburn & Co Buffalo NY. claimed to be liked by customers who try them.
A compilation notes Assemblyman Clinton's proposal to curb railroad discrimination against canal shippers, likely to meet railroad opposition. It reports ongoing Cuban revolution attempts from American soil, with expectations of failure. Other items cover missionary growth and funds, whisky tariff defeat criticism, teacher salaries in Pennsylvania, a Milwaukee wheat drop, London failures, Maine temperance views, Portland arrests, and hop farming in Erie County.
The interview quotes a former leader reflecting on aging and duty. He says he may live one year or ten, desires to enjoy his remaining years, and asserts no interest in seeking or having his name discussed for nomination. He mentions enjoying his farm and business and remaining content on the retired list.
A miscellany of Erie and North East happenings, including a new telephone exchange at E. H. Ross & Co. drug store, 72 new Erie subscribers since January, Jag Poland’s Cottage factory producing four cheese daily, and the Anchor Line fleet leading on the lakes with nineteen vessels totaling 32,367 tons. Results from the Little Valley cheese factory meeting, labor strikes on the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad, and various local incidents such as arrests for disorderly conduct, a murder trial in Little Valley, and a London native injured aboard a freight at North East. Also notes on revenue station relocations, a baby show premiums, and oddities from Jamestown arson cases to local savings by two boys with a growing penny bank.
Our Special Reporter notes larger congregations at Catholic and Episcopal churches on Palm Sunday. Rev. Blartin preached at 1st Presbyterian in Austin’s absence while Rev. Adams drew a large City Hall audience who lament the music and question recent service changes. Baptist and Tabernacle congregations grow. Methodist pastor Theburn cited for his close parish ties and engaging sermons. A grammatical quibble over “you and I” versus “you and me” ends the report.
The Republican electors of the Second Assembly district in Chautauqua County are called to Reed's Hall Sinclairville on April 12, 1881 at 1 PM to elect five delegates and five alternates to the State Convention in Albany April 23. Delegates are apportioned among Arkwright Gerry Carroll Hanover Ellington Dunkirk Hanover Ellington etc. Dated March 27, 1881.
Frank J. Curtis, addressing the New York State Agricultural Society, urged placing a house on a hill with at least an acre of dooryard lawn and fruit trees. He warned against bare, fenced dwellings and advocated tasteful, economical landscaping to foster happiness, pride, and community appeal, noting that nature and beauty can complement good taste and economy.
Local ad lists C.F. Baker and I. Baker as sources for fine dress suits hats underwear and neckwear. It promotes ready to wear lines for men youths and children with accessories like umbrellas scarves and gloves. The notice highlights tailor services and the store as a headquarters for haberdashery in Dunkirk centered on Center Street.
General Jabez Fitch, former lieutenant governor, died Saturday in Cleveland at age 61 after brain softening. In Conemaugh Georgia, 1000 bales of cotton burned as five stores and two warehouses went up in flames at West Point. A brief note observes rising French demand for Canada and a reformer class count of 1,. Quebec dominance noted.
In a letter from Fatt Beoox Pennsylvania dated April 4 1888 a worker says two bottles of Salicyline cured his rheumatism allowing him to return to work. The notice promotes sale by druggists at 50 cents with LLP Monroe as Dunkirk New York agent.
The report summarizes commodity trading across Cleveland and New York on April 5, highlighting fluctuating Wheat Corn and Oats prices, varied flour quality values, and active pork and beef trades. It notes multiple price points for No 2 red and mixed grains, spring wheat, and nearby month futures, with regional demand and market dullness in spots.
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