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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1884
Page
2
A jumble notes various items including a claim of Psrro.zo TM in paying quantities unearthed in Vinton Iowa, a Denver population rise, a Pittsburgh Daily Times sale by auction on April 29, and scattered remarks on politics press and press circulation across states. The entries mix figures, editorials, and notices across multiple topics.
The piece reports that 2 out of 4,449,822 mailed items at the Dodd office included checks totaling about 1,090,000. It cites census figures on U.S. area and density, notes Rhode Island as dense, mentions the Catholic Union and Times changing dress on its 12th birthday, and discusses Chautauqua and Allegany county representation debates, plus a bigamy case and school-year timing changes.
Forestville district items recount town events and social happenings from recent days. Mentions assessors meeting to redress grievances on taxed property, visits by people from Dunkirk and Fredonia, entertainers at the academy, new crosswalk and fences, and upcoming social events. Also notes accidents, farm improvements, store notices, and church centennial plans with several named residents and local organizations.
Cherry Creek breeder G N Frost sold three shorthorn calves to James Wright of Villenova for 185 dollars and the renowned Duke of Cherry Creek shorthorn bull to Henry Crangon of Sheridan. The new owner plans to exhibit the bull at the state fair. Rev W L Edwards and son Leroy bought M J Kesyon’s furniture stock and will run the business locally. Frost also bought 121 acres known as Harvey Putnam farm for 4600 cash northwest of the village. Baker K Burgin will move to Jamestowe for a new cash job with prospect for advancement. W Kilbourn will keep jewelry and watch repair in Brigham Ock. Mrs L N Amen bought a house and lot from IL Smith on Maple avenue. Richardson & Payn begin foundation work on a new residence on Centeree.
Grain and livestock prices across major markets show mixed moves with steady to higher bids for wheat and oats while corn stays mostly unchanged. Livestock prices drift, with steers and hogs and sheep trading unevenly across Chicago Buffalo and Cincinnati regions as buyers adjust to current supply signals.
The Nickel Plate New York Chicago and St. Louis Railway announces its passenger equipment is new with modern safety speed and comfort features. Trains arrive and depart at Union Depot Van Buren Street in Chicago. The timetable shown is in effect December 16 1623 until further notice.
Springville and Marshfield sold 800 cheeses each to Cramer and Pierce at 184¢. Butter receipts in Panama reached 61 packages at 25 cents, with old butter nearly sold. Eggs priced at 15 cents. Receipts at B. Clymer and Franklinville noted butter around 25 26c, with lively trading. Sherman reported 175 packages at 25–26c. Eastern markets seen lower, signaling price drops. Sinclairville saw 205 tubs of butter sold mostly at 25c as buyers remained anxious.
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