Saturday Evening Observer news notice and subscription policy
The Evexina Observer provides details on private wire connections to the telephone exchange and asks readers to supply contact numbers with news tips. It explains subscription arrearages must be paid before stoppages and that responsibility lies with payments to the circulator or office. Job printing orders are accepted by telephone and executed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evexina
Harry & Mur- Ub
Joe Pruiitise
Rideys
Outdoor work advances and local notices align
The clipping lists ongoing outdoor work, a Mme Frye concert tonight, opera events through Wednesday, and weather notes noting Wednesday rain for five weeks. It cites the White Line freight on Nickel Plate, an excursion to an A I meeting in Chicago, and local shop ads for paints, oils, drugs, and window shades. It also reports Wesley Beers' murder conviction and sentencing, a Madam Fry benefit concert, and a paralysis incident affecting Louis Lemay. A warning about a bogus Cassadaga pencil scam concludes.
Probabilities Signal Station Weather Update
Forecast for Wasaixeton Onsylvannox P M S Lower Lakes shows winds from northeast to southeast and nearly steady temperatures during the day. A shift to colder northerly winds is expected by Sunday morning.
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Wasaixeton Onsylvannox
Lower Lakes
Local notices and colorful lore from the Waterloo Observer
Real estate transfers include Ellen Mahery to Mary A L D Bookstaver for 450 dollars on April 12 and Valentine Tilley to Angra Boughton on the 138th for 3150 dollars. The paper also records social, industrial, and civic notes including a coroner’s report on S G Delano and remarks on Dunkirk merchants and a city hall decorating committee.
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Ellen Mahery
Mary A. L. D Bookstaver
Valentine Tilley
Angra Boughton
Chimes of Normandy delights Wahle’s Opera House audience
The Bennett and Moulton company presented The Chimes of Normandy last evening to a large crowd with clear applause and encores. The program noted Billee Taylor to be shown tonight and the company schedules Monday through Wednesday performances. Dr Eben Tourgee praised Mme Fry and her daughters for their musical talent in a Boston Conservatory note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Bennett & Moulton Supers
Wahle
Opera House
Billee Taylor
Buffalo Times
Mme Fry
Stevens Post
Eben Tourgee
New England Conservatory
Boston
The Warning From The Coleman Barn Fire
The account notes the Coleman barn fire occurred under favorable winds and caused comparatively small loss but serves as a strong warning to boys and prank lovers. It appeals to all ages to avoid bonfires in alleys, stressing that damages or injuries will be pursued under law with severe penalties for willful acts.
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Raischic
Ferm Team and Carriage Horses Arrive in Charlotte
Mr J E Pierpont of Charlotte returns from the west with a carload of about 13 carriage horses. The team and work horses are strong and sound from the best stock for farm and team use. The drove is at Chauncey Pierpont’s farm in Pickett district near Cassadaga Post Office. Those seeking fine horseflesh are invited to call on Mr Pierpont.
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J.E. Pierpont
Charlotte
Chauncey Pierpont
Pickett
Cassadaga
Pierpont
To the Ladies of Dunkirk Embroidering Instruction Notice
Lamaitie Hurlburt House hosts embroidery lessons through Monday April 21. Instructor announces supply of silk braid appliques chenille and ribbons and a collection including Hine of Point Jinsse Crewe FHosel and related materials for all who may desire instruction. Music by W. B. Fonn.
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Lamaitie Hurlburt House
Crewe
Mus. W. B. Fonn
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Cities
In Baltimore the Cleveland nine beat the Baltimore team 10 to 1. Harrisburgs defeated Presidency 9 to 5. Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Unions 8 to 10. Cincinnati Unions triumphed over Altoonas 9 to 2. New Yorks drew with Brooklyns, while Pittsburg Alleghenys toppled Detroiter. Philadelphia Boston Unions won 7 to 7 against Keystone Juniors, and New York Bostons edged Metropolitans 6 to 6.
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Baltimore
Clevelands
Baltiemores
Harrisburg
Harrisburgs
Presidence
Washington
National Union
Baltimore Unions
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Unions
Altoonas
New York
New Yorks
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Alleghenys
Detroiter
Philadelphia
Boston Unions
Keystone Cniors
Bostons
Metropolitans
Personal mentions at St James hotel and regional events
Mr LI G Brooks is in Cincinnati. C J Etgel and Jacob Smiley of Eric are at the St James hotel. Salamanca Republican Mrs DBuckley of Dunkirk visited Salamanca friends. Mr as McCarthy of Oswego elected a delegate to the state Republican convention. Handelph Courant Prof McQuistion of Dunkirk to give a fancy roller skating exhibition next Wednesday evening. Mr FO Traggett, late delegate to the Qlean Convention, paid a visit home. Hon J T Williams and wife guests of Mr St O Smith in Glenn during the ate convention. Miss A E Gerald of St Paul is at the Eastern with Dr Langworthy. she has nervous trouble and was a former patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Uinman
W. Raikes
Cushing
John Townsend
Etta VanDevort
Messia
James McCarthy
Oswego
McCarthy
China Hall
Dunkirk
Charles G. Hayden
Pamkirk
Hayden
FO. Traggett
Qlean
Villenova
J. T. Williams
St. O. Smith
Glenn
A. E. Gerald
St. Paul Minno
Langworthy
Sixth street culvert compared with East Second street project
A discussion flaws the savings from hiring a city engineer for culvert construction. East Second street's culvert, supervised by Walter Scott, has had no repairs and remains sound, while West Sixth street's culvert, built without full supervision, now needs 150 to 200 dollars in repairs, prompting questions on fiscal prudence.
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Sixth Street
Dotterweich
East Second Street
Walter Scott
West Sixth Street
Buffalo May Sporting Notes and Local Events
Buffalo Special Reporter notes a May opening for the Buffalo Base Ball club on May 20. Mr C E Heynemburg of Dunkirk dines at Genesee. B Rathbun visits for a Wie stale Dental Association section. Rochester Democrat reports a Davis Dougherty prize fight at Dunkirk and the seizure by the OmeuseuveL. Dennis Gallagher Buffalo wrestler recovers from illness and challenges champion DBucean C Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Rochester Democrat
Runkirk
Dennis Gallagher
Buffalo
Dbucean C. Ross
Noxave
Local notes record real estate, fire, and obituaries in county sketch
Vague notices describe county supervisors meeting state assessors in May, a Richburg hotel sale, a charity raffle, and a boxing ha y-scale misstatement. Distinct details include a Garland Pa death from a loading accident, Knights of Honor membership lapse, a freight car incident on BON. & P. at Silver Creek, and jury trial for Hinsdale murder Beers. Early fire at Green Town Hill gutted a building. Mehitable Carpenter of Harmony dies at 87 after 73 years in the county, leaving eight descendants.
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Mehitavle Carpenter
Harmony
Isaac Carpenter
Burlington
Reminiscences of the Old Dunkirk Lighthouse
A reminiscence recalls landing in Dunkirk in 1828 to a landmark lighthouse, its demolition after a cracked wall, gas lighting experiments, and a tense appointment fight that installed Abram Day as keeper in place of Col. Smith. The narrative covers construction, fuel trials, and political intervention shaping early Lake Ontario lighthouse history.
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Dunkirk
Point Gratiot
Walter Smith
Fredonia
Main Street
Sas
Jackson
Drimmer
Nina
Jime
A. J. Donaldson
Rotth
New Albion
Cattaraugus County
Gen. Jackson
Adams
Hhis
Lake Ontario
Col
Pleasanton
Laat
Lloubyist
Lower Lakes
Eric
Barcelona
Abram Day
Hghtvhouse
Chef Pleasanton
Thin Light
Deacon Lane
Shen
Buffalo Light
Buffalo
Col. Pleasonton
Russell
New York
Day
Col. Smith
Washington
Department
Page
Vermonter Tells Tall Tale Of Painter Panther
A long outburst of reminiscence recounts a Vermont hunter claiming a panther sighting near Rutland. An old joke supplies the punchline as witnesses debate whether the fearsome glinting eyes were real or a trick of light from a phosphorus-illuminated tree.
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Chicago Tribune
Baltimore & Ohio
Rutland
Thair
Vairmont
Johanson
The Remarkable Demand of a Young Girl Before Death
The Waterford case involves Lydia Mabel Alcorn who died after injuries from a baby carriage accident. She asked that Miss Leo Barton and Barton’s remains be buried together so she would not lie alone in the grave. Friends complied, the event stirring local sentiment. A separate report notes a passenger on a Pine Grove line robbed near Blut, Missouri, with money recovered, and Deacon Giles selling a 100 acre farm for 7,000 dollars and planning to move with his son Seymour. Henry Van Schoonoven sold a 99 acre farm to R C Clothier for 10,000 dollars.
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Erie Pidt
Lydia Mabel Alcorn
Waterford
Lydia
Leo Barton
Miss Barton
Deacon Giles
Forestville
Henry VanSchoon
Seymour
James Pattison
Sheridan
Henry van Schoonoven
R. C. Clothier
Local Trades and Labor Notices at Dunkirk and Vicinity
Genuine Bass’a Ale and Guinness Porter on draught and in bottles for family use at Edward Monchow’s Importers’ agent. First-class article at $1.00 a bushel from Datterweich brewery, Dunkirk, N Y. Wanted men to peel bars at Moon’s Station with good wages. Also buyers for farms 10 to 50 acres near DAV P R R 14 miles from Dunkirk. Payments to buyers include city property in Dunkirk Buffalo Jamestown or village lots in Fredonia. T J Soviet corner Second and Lion Street, Dunkirk N Y.
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Guinness
Edward Monchow
Ag’t
Moon’s
Dunkirk
DAV. & P. RR
Suil
Buffalo
Jamestown
Fredonia
T. J. Soviet, Cor
Second & Lion
Man Recovers After Hood's Sceparius Use
A man weakened by debility and loss of appetite consumed two bottles of Hood's Sceparius, gained ten pounds, and recovered his health.
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Hood
Advice to Mothers on Teething Syrup Benefits
Distressed mothers urged to order Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. Claimed to relieve crying, pain, dysentery, diarrhoea, wind colic, and gum inflammation. marketed as pleasant tasting and prescribed by a renowned nurse. Sold by druggists worldwide, price two cents plus two bits.
Buffalo One Price Clothing Store offers vast goods rally
Buffalo One Price Clothing Store returns with large assortment of clothing hats caps and gentlemen furnishing goods. Prices lower than ever and easy to inspect. Store on Center Street near Wood and Lumber with ample stock and no trouble to show goods. Also listing Hamilton's Coal Yard at Cer Kacl and West ard Streets.
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Amapria Tenur
Buffalo One Price Clothing
Center Street
Buffalo One Price
Censtreet Sf
Buffalo One Price Clothing Store
Hamilton
Cer
Kacl
West Ard Sts
Hamilton's Coal Yard Feature List Items
A reconstructed list of construction materials includes salt lime cement sewer pipe drain tile fire brick plaster phosphates and related goods at Hamilton's Coal Yard located at the corner of Eagle and West streets.
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Hamilton
Eagle
T. C. Jones Sells Best and Cheapest Poultry Goods
Local butcher T C Jones offers a wide range of poultry oysters fresh and salt meats ham sausages and lard at notably low prices. Residents can shop for meat products and seafood under his advertised promise of value and quality.
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T. C. Jones
Papillon Skin Cure Advertised for Sale
Papillon skin cure by Papilon Maruting Co Chicago Illinois advertised in this paper for sale by Lyon Dros Light Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papilon Maruting Co
Chicago
Ill
Lyon Dros
Light & Harper
Some Very Hard Nuts To Crack In Sewing Machine Rivalry
A datedette on imitation singers and sewing machines notes a surge in imitator companies for sewing machines while Singer dominates. It cites the Chicago fire relief program distributing machines to women, 2945 recipients with 2427 choosing Singer and 317 opting for others, and reports the public bought 4387 Singer machines from the dark office in 1883. Dunkirk T H Patten, manager.
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Pablic
Chicago
Singer
Datkik
Singer Mig. Co
Contersf
Dunkirk
T. H. Patten
Mgr
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Saturday Evening Observer
Local Department
Oige
Publard
Western
Origo
Peikl
Mme. Frye
Opera
Charlie A. Davis
Alvin Joslin
Nickel Plate
A. I
Monroes City
Monroe
Wesley Beers
Prion
Madam Fry
W. O. Stevens
Louis Lemay
Brooks Locomotive Works
Afr. Lemey
N. Y. Eld
Dunkirk Day
Tuk Olselvee
Greystone
J. T
Norristown Herald
Mary Ellen Chase
Mary Ellen
Waterloo Observer
Jacob Rusch
Lion Street
Angel
Haven
Jake
Academy
C. Pease
G. Uamuselman
W. Madigan
W. Eckbert
H. Rusbelt
S. B
J. Mcdiahon
Homan
C. F
Thomas Draper
R.F
Frank Wilson
Lemon
Erie Railway
Unis City
Salamanca
Erie
S. G. Delano
Silver Creek
Delano
Michigan
Blood
Mr. Coleman
Ferm Team and Carriage Horses
LI. G. Brooks
C. J. Etgel and
Jacob Smiley
St. James Hotel
D.buckley
Gom
Chiuulauaua County
Richburg
Harry Brooks
Tate Stower
Kaite
Witl Plase
Andrew John,Jr
James Pierce, Jr
Buck Jameson
A. Tr. Ross
Garland
Mr. Ross
Knights of Honor
Beers
Hinsdale
Little Valley
Haight
Clark Joase
Cattaraugua
Grean Town Hil
Citizens’ Hose House
Secret Service
Vermont
SV Ges
G. Telit
Thiet Sr. Lott
Pine Glatt
Blut
Levland
Gould
Dennett
Expresa
Datterweich
N. Y
Central Ave
Deer Street
Zool
Hagens
Buffflo Street
Walter Asellew
Pluasant
TPO
Prof. Harkins
Dove Street
T. JL Marian
Salm Cnrap
Eagle Street
Presbyterian Church
C. B. Bradley
OK Gale
Fourth Street
T.E. Whittiesay
City Water
D. Murray
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