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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1884
Page
4
Local notice warns of diphtheria danger to residents and urges families to use Hood's Sarsaparilla to neutralize and eradicate the poison matter as a preventive cordon through the home.
A historic ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming to calm distressed mothers and relieve teething pain in children. It touts cures for hysteria and diarrhea, regurgates stomachs, wind colic, and bowel inflammation, asserting the syrup offers energy and is sold by druggists worldwide for 25 cents.
Young Men Read This The Voltaig Belt Co Marshall Mich offers to send their Electro Value Belt and other Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to men afflicted with nervous debility loss of vitality and all kindred troubles Also for rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other conditions Restoration to health vigor and manhood guaranteed No risk and thirty days trial Write for illustrated pamphlet free
Long list of local services and products appears, naming Wheeler Bros barber shop on Center Street near the post office. It advertises shaving, hairdressing, shampooing, children’s hair care, and mentions cigars, poultry and meats, bowel products, and various goods sold by local merchants. Includes Shiloh's Vitalizer and Shiloh's Porous Plaster, with sales by Lyon Bros. and J. Harper, plus coal yard items and construction supplies.
In this compact page item, readers encounter a jumble of local happenings. Timelines point to August events, hats promoting political candidates, a Polo match between Point Chautauqua and Dunkirk clubs, and a Dunkirk Masonic muster. Also noted are civic notices, a gubernatorial speech, a Cassadaga lake gathering, and reflections on public works and a new brick carpenter shop.
Personal mentions include Mr Albert Lins and wife of London visiting relatives. Jay A Flagg, Mrs Gare, and friends from Stockton and Horsheads among regents at the Eric. Mrs Howe sent home to Dedham. MOE Co. will be absent for a few weeks. Knight of Dunkirk to host a basket picnic at Silver Creek next Thursday. train departs Nickel Plate depot at 11. Rev C W Palmer preached at First Baptist with a large audience and prayer requests. Knights of St Patrick plan a picnic August 20 at Half Way House Grove with games and athletic events. attendance expected.
A Stockton messenger reported a burglary at Cherry Creek involving newly stolen ware and jewelry. Seven suspects were pursued to Jamestown, examined before Justice Holstein, and committed for grand jury action with a reward possible for the messenger who led to the arrests.
County meeting at Jamestown with C A Mount chairing. A nominations committee chose F E Shaw as chairman John L White as secretary and Wim Russell as treasurer. An executive committee was formed including Mount Elmore Gallup Frissell Haight and Cary. Next meeting will canvass every town.
An audience in Fargund heard a speaker report spirit messages including a claimed séance by Mr Emerson. Tests and mind reading claims drew wonder as attendees debated the reality of miracles and communications from the deceased Albert and Sam, with details about possessions and the clock stopping on anniversaries.
A scattered Crimean era style summary notes odd incidents around Batavia Jamestown and surrounding areas. robberies include a gold watch and money, and a residence theft of 400 dollars plus valuables. A traveling man robbed en route. Local deaths include Mrs J D Berry and Eliza Hayes. Fires and property losses from a barn gun discharge and a cyclone-like event decimate Vit village. Parades and public notices reflect August 20 and 25 events with regional bands invited.
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