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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1884
Page
4
Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as made from roots herbs and barks to tone the stomach and strengthen the weak. Vai confirms a great variety of newest styles at very low prices with everything marked in pin figures at Buffalo One Price Store 47 Center Street.
An advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething promising immediate relief from crying and pain. Claims cure for dysentery and diarrhoea, regulates stomach, soothes gums, and energizes system. Describes pleasant taste and cites long-standing US use. price 25 cents. Also notes Buffalo One Price Clothing Store offerings and related ads for coal yard, lime, cement, and Papillon product availability.
A discussion on imitation sewing machines and counterfeiting, noting the Singer brand's dominance. It cites post fire relief in Chicago, where 2945 applicants received machines. 2427 chose Singer while 517 chose other makes. It questions why the public preferred Singer and highlights Singer’s historic prizes and sales.
The issue lists entries about school attendance and openings, a 15 member Power of Money company passing through, dangers on Central Avenue, and two bicycle exhibitions at the rink. It notes a monster cent with hens, home repairs by photographer Gifford, and Duprez and Benedict minstrel performers at the Opera House. It also mentions ancient month names, a polo contest, Delano burial efforts, and the Water Board’s bipartisan composition with Republicans and Democrats.
Local notes list many residents and visitors including Mrs W F Wyman of Deer Street traveling to Frewsburg, Jas Gerrans of the Island House Toledo visiting, and W E Hequenbourg of Buffalo reporting solid business. Others include Annie Bailey from Cleveland visiting Dr J T Williams family, Misses Belle Annie Blackham back from New York, and social events at Tabernacle Baptist church and Dunkirk Hose Co meetings.
A two foot high orange tree bearing three ripe oranges and blossoms sits at W H Edwards & Co Greenhouses beside a Florida orange tree heavy with blooms. In town, Guy Marchesi faces charges for stealing mail, bail set at $300, with April 10 exam. Republican primary delegates chosen in Fredonia with several named nominees and alternates for Congressional and Assembly districts.
Oswego Times and Express reports attorney L B Morehouse recounts Mr Teale’s Oswego service from 1879 to 1882 for Mr McCarthy, detailing duties, salaries, and access to books. He states Teale denies most allegations, cites proper expense charges, and notes McCarthy’s demand for a settlement while asserting further claims remain unsettled.
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