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Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1885

Page

2

Evening Observer Exposition and Local Notices 1885

The Evening Observer outlines submission rules for letters and ads, details on advertisement deadlines, and subscription practices. It notes a New York astronomer’s moon theory, famine reports from West Virginia, a rumor about Mrs Ganigio, and international dispatches including China France peace talks and Fournier convention.

The Great Soldier Gossip About Grant From Many Sources

Gossip on General Grant compiled from multiple sources describes his appearance at Appomattox and the grim day of surrender. It notes slumped posture and weary bearing, with remarks on leadership, legacy, and lingering myths alongside reminiscences of old landmarks and events tied to the Civil War era.

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Grant Life of Ulysses S. Grant Looms Large

A lengthy obituary style piece traces Ulysses S. Grant from his obscure Ohio birth in Clermont County to his ascent as a famed Civil War general. It covers name changes, early career, West Point, Mexican War, farming missteps, Galena leather trade, and the turning point at Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and beyond, highlighting his character, leadership, and lasting legacy.

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Scenes in the South A Letter From New Orleans Visit

A reader recounts travel from Dunkirk to Cincinnati and on to New Orleans. The tour describes highlights such as Probasco Fountain Walnut Hill and Newport, Canal Street’s warden district and distinctive southern homes, major churches and monuments including St Patrick's and the Margaret monument, and venues like the Cotton Exchange Metairie cemetery and the U S Mint. The writer notes the canal street cars and promises more news in a later letter.

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Grant’s Civil War End and World Tour Highlighted

The narrative covers General Ulysses S. Grant’s Civil War victories leading to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox and Johnston’s capitulation. It notes Grant’s interim Secretary of War tenure, his presidential nomination in 1878, and his global tour as a respected American statesman visiting major nations north of the equator.

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Merchanttailor moves to Center Street shop

Reneval plans to relocate full stock of merchant tailoring and gent's furnishing goods to a former restaurant and sample room on Center Street near the fire hall. Refitting and new spring stock ready by April 11 with Joseph Tyler supervising the cutting dept. Sherman fire spreads to residence on Church Street. fire under control. Alfred Mercier quotes about learning. Mrs. Emily Rhoads touts Pierre's Favorite Prescription for female ailments in McBriden Michigan.

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