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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1883

Page

2

Fragmented 19th Century News Snippets and Inaccurate Claims

A collection of disparate items includes financial figures for a Philadelphia ad man, political commentary about President Arthur in Wyoming, rumors of Republican editors, Liverpool conspiracies, Galician and Russian politics, railroad rate tensions, liquor law enforcement near Chicago, and education statistics. The text rambles through misstatements and misuses of terms like holocaust while noting educational attainment in Ireland, Germany, and Russia.

The Misuse of Allegation and Language Timing

A brief critique on language, noting that Holocaust usage is incorrect when escapes occur and that alleged misdefines fact. The piece argues that the word alleged implies uncertainty, contrasts it with legal assertion, and ends with a forecast of fair times and growing crowds.

Local notes on trains, excursions, crops and pensions

Special reporter reports varied town news. A new house by T. Moss advances rapidly. The Brecton Band joined the Fredonia Baptist excursion to Niagara Falls on the 7th. People attended Chautauqua fireworks on the 7th. Fred McEwen narrowly escaped harm on a railroad track but is expected to recover. Conductor Carr broke his ankle jumping from train on the 8th. Buffalo excursion to Chautauqua Lake last Wednesday drew two large locomotives. Henry Keet received pension arrears between 600 and 600 dollars. Ogden and Tommy Martin raced for fastest horse. black mare reportedly beat Ogden’s mare in 3.05, question about condition. Apple crops in Portland very light. grape crops down in quantity but good quality. Strawberry crops failed. raspberries, currants mixed with low prices. rk

T. 5 Moss Brecton Fredonia Baptist Niagara Falls Chautauqua Fred McEwen Kt. R Hag Carr Lnst Buffalo Chautauqua Lake R.r.company Henry Keet Ogden Tommy Martin N.C Owgien Portland

Camp Catendaga Chips Aug 8 1883

Camp notes report cottage near completion at Cottage Avenue in Lotsville Pa. Guests include J Lott, Harry Crane and family, and arrivals at Edwards Hotel A S Palmer wife Plimpton Ohio and F D Matteson Dunkirk. Tonight Lyceum entertainment and Pettit family concert scheduled. director Meyers oversees children’s program. Road around grounds in good condition. Passes required for reentry. upcoming speeches by Lyman C Howe and J Frank Baxter.

J. Lott Lotsville Cottage Avenue Harry Crane Corry Todd Lyman C. Howe J. Frank Baxter Chelsea Mass Children’s Lyceum Miss Meyers Pettit Damon Edwards Hotel A.S. Palmer Plimpton Ohio F. D. Matteson Dunkirk C. L. Pashe Buffalo W. A. Mosley New Lyme

Hotel proprietors blamed for not aiding hurt traveler

Editor letters defend Erie Hotel and depot operations, arguing the R R House refuses care and shifts responsibility for injured travelers. They urge the railroad to provide a room in the depot for such guests to avoid spoiling others' goods and comfort. Also notes attorney M E Matteson moved from Cherry Creek to Jamestown to open an office.

Erie Hotel R. R. House It. R. Company Properetora M. E. Matteson Cherry Creek Jamestown

Speaking by Moe TS Lillie and Mr Frank Baxter

Philadelphia speaker Moe Lillie and Boston's Frank Baxter appear at an event. Baxter will demonstrate his Wonderful Bone ers as a Medium, with both vocal and instrumental performances. Both gentlemen are to attend and perform during the close of the lecture.

Moe TS. Lillie Philadelphia Frank Baxter Boston

Nickel Plate adds new passenger equipment on trunk line

Notice describes updated passenger cars for the Nickel Plate on the new trunk line, detailing improvements for comfort and speed. It cites departures at Chicago Union Depot and Van Buren Street, with service changes effective July 1 and an additional notice regarding station stops and timetable adjustments.

Chicago Union Depot van Buren Street

Oustair and Fredonia Stage Schedule 1683

On and after Tuesday June 6 1683 stage service runs from Fredonia and Dunkirk with multiple daily departures listed in New York time. From Fredonia departures at 7:10 7:35 8:15 and 11:33 am 12:35 3:20 3:00 6:35 pm. From Dunkirk departures at 6:40 9:40 am 9:18 am 4:56 pm 8:00 am and 1:36 pm. Sunday service from Fredonia 9:15 and 11:23 am 1:15 4:08 pm with Dunkirk departures 7:00 am 12:20 2:00 5:40 am 7:05 pm.

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New York Lake Erie & Western Rail Route Overview

Historic timetable describes the New York Lake Erie & Western system with Pullman service, multiple east and west routes to major hubs including Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Chicago. It highlights deluxe equipment, gas lighting, and no extra charge for fast time, plus extensive local stops and limited express services between key cities.

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Western Railway Timetable Fragments from Erie to Bradford

Incomplete timetable notes show trains from Bradford to Titusville and Erie with arrivals and departures. Entries reference lines like Lake Shore time and East Ward, mentioning connections to Buffalo, Chicago, Dunkirk, and Cleveland.

Lake Shore East Warl Erie Buffalo Limited Atlantic Toleio Chigago Bute Burtie Dunkirk Palesto Titi Couch Eastern Div Cleveland

Train Schedules Between Buffalo Pittsburgh and Nearby Cities

Daily train leaves Oil City at 445 PM and Buffalo at 530 AM with connections to Corry Titusville Mayville and Lakeville. Union City branch departs Titusville 525 PM arriving Lakeville 645 PM and Union City 649 AM. River Division trains run Oil City to Warren Irvineton and Kingman with several arrivals and departures given. Sundays run only on some lines. Through coaches between Ente and Pittsburgh and connections to Boston New York Syracuse Rochester and all eastern points are noted with ticketing and changes.

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