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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1885
Page
2
A vintage note from the Evening Observer invites readers to send trustworthy news items with real names and addresses as evidence of good faith. It outlines advertising and subscription procedures and notes the circulator and office as payment points.
The obituary outlines Richard Grant White born May 23 1830 son of a merchant who shifted from medicine and law to journalism. He rose as a renowned music critic and Shakespearean scholar authoring works like Shakespearean Scholar and the critical edition of Shakespeare’s Works 1857 53 and The Life and Genius of Shakespeare. He influenced public opinion during the Civil War with London Spectator articles and produced later popular works such as Words and Their Uses and Every Day English.
A respected literary figure known for pure English and sharp criticism, he authored major Shakespearean essays and encyclopedia entries. Despite a long, influential career, he remained modest and private, admired for amiability, exacting intellect, and a passion for violins.
Reports note rabbits devastate state forests in France, causing annual damage around £60,000 while rents from shoots bring in about £26,000. Government reserves right to radical extermination. Also covered: American riflemen decline Creedmoor challenge, various horse sales dates, freight discrimination in England, box wood growth in Punjab, a Fort Plain girl Kate Sseccaey’s death, and Harper’s May issue highlights and Jersey cattle story.
EXGLISIE CATTLE MEN reports Espuela Texas sale by Espuela Land and Cattle Co to an English syndicate for 3.5 million dollars. The Boston Commercial Bulletin warns of danger to American cattlemen from vast Southwest land purchases by British capitalists. The article lists syndicates and individuals across England, Scotland, and Europe involved in land and cattle ventures.
An offer from the World’s Diggy Medical Association at 668 Main Street Buffalo promotes a guaranteed cure for rap bare cases without surgery. Readers are asked to send 10 cents in stam pa for pemiphret and references.
A crowded local wrap reports plans for a public water system across the county and vicinity in North East Pa. Corry police sweep out tramps in one day this week. A patent for a watch regulator granted to C M Howard of Freennia and patches of Westfield tied to mercury lead release. Buffalo water works engines falter cutting supply by 15 million daily. Social notes include Ellen Jones's marriage to J A Johnson planned for April 18 1885 at Chandier's Valley.
Kirk and Fredonita on route Meaday Nov 7 schedule lists departures from Fredonita at 6:45 7:15 8:16 11 3:54 12:6 3:15 4:00 and 0. from Dunkirk 9:00 9:35 9:00 12 7Wa.M. 12:2 2.90 3:50 6:00 and 7:45 on Sunday depart Freon te 9:18 and 11: aw 1:16 ay and ene P.M. Depart Dunkirk 10:15 a.m. 13:90 2:00 8:00 and ¢ 30 p.m. Z ELNEE WHEELOCK Sup
Abstract of the table adopted No 24 1688 No 32 4 45 A M from Denkirk to Forestville 6 17 Syniths Mile 6 33 prices listed for multiple stations including Dayton Cattaraugus and Belvidere. Trains from Dunkirk and Carrollton running daily with various stops and times ending with no 15 39 02 IP.
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