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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1884
Page
4
A jumble of ads and notices tout Hood’s Bar and Mrs Winslow’s Syrup for teething and ailments. Also listings for Hamilton’s Coal Yard, Center Street property for a tavern, poultry and meats shops, and Papillon Skin Cure from Chicago vendors.
An 1883 Dunkirk notice questions why imitation sewing machines spread while Singer dominates. It cites Chicago relief efforts, where 2945 women received machines with 2427 choosing Singer, and 487 Singer machines were sold locally. The piece, attributed to T. H. Patton, urges public inference.
Genuine Bass’s ale and Guinneess’s porter available on draught and in bottles for family use at Edward Monchow's Importers’ agent Patt.
Mr. J E Pierpont of Charlotte returns from the west with eighteen fine carriage and farm horses. Sound, well bred and suitable for farm and team work, the draught comprises young stock. The drove rests at Chauncey Pierpont’s farm in Pickett district near Cassadage Post Office. Those seeking good horse specimens are urged to call on Mr Pierpont.
Prof Dick McQuistion of the Rink leaves for Randolph this morning where he will stage a roller skating exhibition. The town also notes rental of the late Farmer and Onseevur Publishing Co building for one year from May 1st at a cheap rate.
A list of residents and guests visiting local hotels and friends from Erie Cleveland Forestville Dunkirk Dunkirk area include Ayer Peterson Hart tan A D Brown C L Achard Misses Julia Mamie Dram goal Miss Georgie Angell Mrs J Hurlbert Dennie Dempsey and Jennie Kruger with Peter Kruger and family. The note praises Mr Kruger as a long trusted Sellew and Popple employee and wishes Jennie well.
Bradford Era reports a polo game tomorrow at the roller rink with the Bradfords vs Dunkirks after a close April 13 first game in Dunkirk. George H. Mills will umpire. J. W. Willis and Will Leonard referee goals. game at 8 o'clock lasting half an hour. Dunkirk visitors to stay at the St James.
The county audits show a total of 9,449.02 for April edited by the supervisors of the poor with a large share from the county house at 3,488.94 due largely to paying all insurance premiums of 430 at once. Largest town bill Ellicott 1,705.43. Dunkirk 945.86. Pomfret 606.91.
An incendiary attempt to set St Patrick's Cathedral Erie was discovered before damage. The same unknowns are believed to have tried to burn Bishop Maller’s residence previously. Also, James McDowell, 80 plus, attempted suicide by razor, cutting windpipe, and may not survive given heavy bleeding.
In the oil regions near Lorcan a wagon carrying fifty quarts of nitro glycerine survived a near catastrophe. A snapped pole sent the vehicle toward a tree on a steep Berger Hollow hill, but no explosion occurred as the wagon overturned four times and the horses pulled free. Harvey McHenry leaped to safety, injuring his knee and spine. bystanders kept a safe distance amid rumors of unprecedented stability of the explosive.
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