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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1885
Page
2
The notice outlines submission rules for news items with full author details, advertiser copy deadlines by ten in the morning, and subscription payment requirements. It states the paper bears responsibility only for subscriptions paid to the office, and events like stoppages must be arranged with the office. Publication date is Wednesday April 22, 1885.
The article traces the Latin Monetary Union from the 1860s to 1880s, detailing conventions among France Italy Belgium and Switzerland with later adherence by Greece and Spain. It notes the silver and gold coinage rules, legal tender limits, and debates over renewal amid silver price fears, plus the paradoxical use of five franc coins and bullion values in London and Paris. The piece highlights currency policy tensions and the impact on exchange rates and remittance practices across member states.
Special telegrams report country merchants cautious with demand in spring trade as prices vary. Dry goods trade dull in some lines while wool sales hold steady at weak prices. Boston and New York show modest activity with buyers favoring current prices. Also noted are fashion fads, car carpet wool sources, and a new Indiana telephone rental cap amid broader tariff and war news.
Phone subscribers have organized associations and pledged members to give up their telephones if rates are not reduced. A bill similar to the one passed by the Indian legislature has been introduced in the legislature and urged to speedy passage.
Weather and farm news from a rural area report fair conditions for meadow lands and winter wheat with favorable crop prospects. Sugar season is better than expected. A neighbor boiled all night after an accident. Henry Hammond, head eawyer at Mellen's mill, is home on furlough with a sprained ankle. Hay prices rise due to the Anglo Russian war. Lucy moved to Burnham Valley. Baska farm sold for 2800 dollars. A school term began. desks damaged at Cowden district, repairs delayed. A letter from Dakota notes little snow since March, dry roads, and plans to crop 39 acres. A fire scene near northeastern Charlotte prompts charity to the Gibbs family, left homeless with few belongings.
Real estate transfers recorded at Mayville N Y show multiple deeds including Julian A Parsons mortgaged to Franc ia Manley for Hanover land at 300 dollars and Margery Ruoasey and others to Willis A Chase for Sheridan land at 4000 dollars. Other transfers include Henry Southworth to Melinda Morse for Sherman land at 500 dollars and John W Morria to Willis E Kester for Ripley land at 1500 dollars. Further deeds include Willis E Kester to Eldridge Simons for Ripley land at 1900 dollars Lydia Wr Ro and Elisha Kilbourn to Herbert Chase for Cherry Creek land at 5 dollars Olive Hines to Wm Hines for Chautauqua land at 150 dollars Elvira Garfield to Benjamin Garfield for Lake cemetery land at 60 dollars Gaines Tremain to Frank ONeil for Fredonia land at 109 dollars Laura Swan to Theodore Kubrt for Sheridan land at 500 dollars Charles Stebbins to Frederick Schultz for Hanover land at 50 dollars John Quinn to Guardian of Henry J Saxton for Stipley land at 2600 dollars.
The Knights of St George present their first public entertainment this Thursday at St George's hall. Edward Keegan has prepared the stage with Eric-a-Brac scenery. Caspar Weucheid leads the cast. Mrs Helena Johnson presides at the piano. Father Frey and Mr Walacheid play the violing. A vocal duet by Maggie Ruffiog and Jelia Vogel closes the program, followed by a ball.
Local notes report arrivals, visits, and personal news. Reverend W. Lindsley will preach here next Sunday evening. D. Thayer comments on the D A R P road. residents travel, buy, or sell property. a silver wedding and gifts are celebrated. Hood’s Sarsaparilla endorsed for sick headache with a testimonial from a reader.
Seneca lake thaws for navigation as Tuscarora band plans a Europe trip May 1. Nypave reports 30 miles of new water rails. Lockport's H. K Wicker reelected chief engineer of the fire department. Tichoute Odd Fellows to banquet January 3 for lodge room refitting. Downer Oil Works to close Corry plant in ten days and relocate to Boston. estate may sell the Corry brick building. Warren County Knights Templar commandery, 40 members, first in county. formal service in June with notable members. Olean rumor of a fatal shooting near the Olean Creek bridge prompts blood and other traces. investigation reveals misidentified shots and a stray animal attack. confusion eases as facts emerge.
Travel guide entry lists bus departures on November 10 with multiple daily times from Fredonig Deane Prednie Rust and Duwkirk routes. Fares or times shown include 5 45, 7 25, 8 10, 3 00, 12 16, 3 25, 4 26, 9 69 and 4 0 with afternoon and Sunday services. Elm es Wheelock supervisor signs off.
Fragmentary text shows a railroad company settlement or agreement dated November 24, 190 with references to the New York Lake Erie and Western railroad. Details are incomplete but indicate an official adoption or action on that date.
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