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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1884
Page
2
An anonymous testimonial from Peshtigo Wisconsin praises Burdock Blood Bitters for curing erysipelas and stomach complaints, with a Buffalo distributor ad promoting the product. Nearby items note political commentary, oil profits, and a newborn in Baltimore, reflecting a mix of ads and news briefs.
A Wednesday vote of 7402 percent approved dissolving the State paper plan. The next step will decide how the state printing will be distributed. Also reported are a Salvation Army arrest for theft of 800 funds in New York, varied political notes, and reflections on education and leaders including Cleveland and Gladstone.
Ephemeral report recounts visiting guests in Gleam with scattered notes on local affairs. Mentions Navy Yard steamers, Cornell trips, and Central Chautauqua Board actions. Reports a depot fire with quick extinguishment, possible arson by tramps, and notes on local population and railway improvements.
Dan Pickett lost two valuable horses last week. Mrs. E. Brown, a dressmaker who was here last year, will reopen her establishment over C. N. Wilcox store this spring. Young ladies of Sinclairville join in finishing paying for the school piano. Hay sits at 7.09 pounds per ton at the barn. Two Freedonia women, unnamed, rented rooms from C. N. Wilcox to open a millinery shop here.
William Barber reports from Brocton that he is in town to see a brother named Charlie who is very ill with consumption. The basket factory and Kinney bag and Lind Factory are in operation with growing work, while Capwell’s grist mill is to be auctioned. A Mr. Davis from Ellington has moved into Mrs. Brown’s house. Belle remains cherished as a musical beacon. Two men attack L W Davison. Davies and Gordinier are fined and ordered to keep the peace. Joshua La Due and Charlie Manton, youths, went missing toward Minnesota, with brothers living in Laverne. A harness shop opens, and the mill is popular. cautions against scandal mongers persist.
In a Georgia court a 35-year-old mother sobbed as she clung to her seven children, pleading not to be separated. The family consented to a guardianship hearing, and the woman resisted moves to place her in an asylum. Officers escorted the distressed mother to jail as the children awaited transport to an asylum.
Report on hogs Theharan Tad isa and Oliver Frant apalis present at age and weight averages under five months. Hog group fattened on 6000 bushels of corn with soft wheat pasture and regular salt and ashes dosing. Prices ranged around £560.00 and $0.80 per unit. Charles Johnson of Red Wouse, Cattaraugua County, tried before Commissioner Strong in Buffalo for liquor license violation and selling liquor to Native Americans, held for trial.
Allia nce, April 15. The one in a thousand anesthetic deaths occurred yesterday morning in Phimascus. A man named St. Clair was sent for by a physician after the patient suffered complications following anesthesia. Despite efforts, the doctor’s actions ended in death within minutes.
A man named Daniel Miller at the Company works area was found to have his lower limb severely paralyzed after a cave-in near the sand bank. An attempted assassination report from LinentaD Guatemala states the resident was slightly wounded in the attack yesterday.
Market news from Cleveland and Chicago shows steady to firm prices across grains and livestock. Wheat, corn, oats, and rye edge higher or steady with voiced demand, while hogs and cattle see mixed but generally firm quotes. receipts and shipments noted, with various futures and cash price ranges across states and markets.
The Shore Kailagad announces travel for Tuesday by rail schedule and route update. Details reference local lines, timetables, and platform notes for the 78th street area on the 183rd date.
Fragmented timetable notes daily Buffalo to Pittsburgh service with connections at Rochester and Oil City. Through coaches between Buffalo and Pittsburgh with parlor car and sleeping car details. Mentions departures from Titusville, Lakeville, Glen, and Irvineton with assorted arrival times and signals.
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