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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1884
Page
2
The article reports on ad journed Connecticut legislature, British policy toward Egypt, fluctuating tariff debates, and Democratic maneuvers over Cleveland’s presidential nomination. It notes health declines of London figures, a Canadian American fusion plea, and Blaine’s NY prospects amid railway disclosures and policy critique. It mentions a Siberian expedition letter and political chatter in Chicago about candidates.
A sweeping law reduces criminal lawyers peremptory challenges from twenty three to six while increasing prosecutors’ challenges to four. Wakebury bill passes the house and heads to the senate, trimming exemptions for military company ties. Ohio political chatter centers on Cleveland Leader’s April Fool’s Day visit by prominent figures and a Mark Twain autograph surge. Gen Geax backs Logan for president, signaling party factional shifts and long-standing rivalries from past conventions.
Obituary note for Addie L Sessions recounts birth in 1886 in Viktenovia and death from consumption in 1886 at her parents home, with affectionate tributes from husband Elmer Sessions and family. Also includes memorial sentiments from a M E church and a brief obituary-like verse. Followed by resolutions from Tonest Colon No. 60 EAL U mourning Jane Warner and urging sympathy to her family. Ends with a report that twenty-two men from Gerry to Meadville went to replace strikers on the N P & O.
Cassadaga reports boast of a tidy depot on the DALY and PB line. Lucila Greelund of Warren Pa. is ill with measles at her father John Fisher's in Castalia. Grelund visits from Saturday to Sabbath. Sinclairville guests include Mr and Mrs Wood of Grand Valley and Col W Phillips, with son Clarence stock-hunting in Holland. Dairy cow auction near Sinclairville averages $40. Island grounds settled by W Drake. Elijah Woods sells City Favorite flour from Lyon Clement Greenleaf at 20 cents cheaper per barrel. The Sprague Jones yacht is mentioned with a joke about naming it Maude. Ducks scarce on the lake. Dr. T Phillips notes a Florida grape specimen from Dr Sawyer Phillips of Buffalo. Beebe Jersey stock seen. M E Beebe owns farms on the Island and near here.
Harmony items report veal calves shipped from Ashville station at five cents per pound live weight. Maple sugar and syrup production rises with prospects for more. A large barge of logs broke loose from Card Whitford. John S. Wilson of Jamestown loses boats along the lake shore. Panama school closes winter term. spring term begins Monday the 1th. Open Meadow cheese factory patrons hold a wage meeting. J a White to cheese at $1.22 per hundred, expenses to patrons. Harmony Farmers Club forms. A C Robertson elected president Merrill Dutts vice president W Marcy secretary Mrs Merrill Butts corresponding secretary. Next meeting at Harrison Pike residence. P G B Richardson repairs at the brick Panama hotel. new car in office, walls, rooms freshly painted. Pim to be a first class landlord. hotel renamed Richardson House. Orv RestExt.
Special report from South Stockton describes slow sugar making progress and delays in spring. The Bartlet cheese factory opens Monday the tenth with Mr. Williams paid $1.25 per cheese and expenses covered. Local residents receive updates on health and moves including the Blackman family stock, the Todds relocating to Los Angeles, and several farm transitions.
Exara, N. Dec. 1, 1883, extols Salicyline as a seven year cure for rheumatism. The user states five bottles prevented attacks for two years. Cites Rev. Herd and M E Church as endorsement. Mies C M Jomnaen recommends sale by all druggists. price 50 cents. I. M. Monroe, Dunkirk NY, agent.
Knogp & Co of South Water street failed yesterday morning with liabilities over 40000 dollars. The butter and cheese broker owned 4 storage warehouses and blamed nonresponsive customers for missing about 25000 dollars. In Danville Stephen Carpenter, a colored man, aged 65, was shot and killed by his nephew Vandever, aged 22, in a family quarrel. In Sipxny an eight-year-old daughter of John Wise, while playing, kicked her ten-year-old brother and caused his instant death. Papillon skin cure from Papillon Manufacturing Co is advertised for sale by Lyon Bros. and Light Harper.
A fragmented report from Cleveland and Toledo shows mixed prices for flour, grain, and provisions. No. 2 mixed western wheat and white oats hold around mid-price, while No. 2 yellow corn and oats range with small shifts. hog and cattle quotes vary by grade and region. sales include April and May terms, with commodities trading across shipping, packing, and farm markets.
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