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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1883
Page
4
A collage of brief notes from the town with items including Hose Co carriage arrival planned for Saturday, Ladies to picnic at Light House park, G A I muster at Knights of Honor hall, and Dr Lungworthy’s clinic at the Eastern Hotel on August 16 and 17. Also mentions parade day preparations, real estate transfers, an accident on Third street, cholera cautions, and various personal notices from residents and visitors.
A conductor describes returning valuables found on a car seat including a purse with $30 and two $20 gold coins. He notes most owners offer little thanks, yet recalls one rudeness and a few rewards. He urges a simple thank you letter as proper acknowledgment. The piece also advertises lodge badges and illuminated address cards for fraternal orders.
Judges, referee and badge committee met contestants at Jake Millers to decide future races. Moorewood Frey and Coleman failed to place first or second in any of three races and will be barred. Boats under eighteen feet may compete. next race set for Wednesday at 7 PM.
In a Fredonia note dated August 16, Chana asks who Primrose is and urges the Ever Nix Observer to resume letters. The writer expresses disappointment at the lack of news and hopes Primrose continues the column, curious about the author’s identity and gender.
Police Court reports Ed Powell case for bastardy before Justice Holstein. Powell denied paternity and the case proceeds to October term of the County Court. Hoches arrested today for drunken and disorderly conduct, fined $5. Special meeting of Loder Hose 2 at Fire Hall tonight at 8 o'clock. Important business as it is the last meeting before the Parade.
Ginger ale is praised as the most healthful and refreshing summer beverage with Lyon Bros' Palace Drug store on Center street named as the only source.
An 19th century column extols Speer's Port Grape Wine as highly esteemed by medical professionals for invalids and the aged. It notes sales via Monroe's city drug store and other patent medicines, along with notices about fall stock, and a September settlement for War. Mocnen’s accounts with cash or cashier notes.
Authorities pursue charges over acts damaging public billboards. Investigators identify suspects Rexanr and Sill poster in connection with the vandalism. The case focuses on destruction of property and potential threats to public messaging. The outcome hinges on legal action and forthcoming hearings.
An assortment of local ads and notices including photography portraits at Gif ford Gallery, Mead by Stoddard, coal and lumber from Hamilton yards, a handsome Avenue residence for sale with details, a cheap hair cut at Gow Wheeler parlors, and grooming items from C W Gunther and Shiloh remedies. Also offers insurance of left door delivery and a nasal injector with Shiloh products.
Ghuech Directory lists First Baptist Fourth and Influte Rev E F Grime pastor with 11 a m and 7 30 p m services. First Presbyterian Ea gle and Fourth Rev W D L Austin with 11 a m and 7 30 p m services. St John Episcopal Fourth and Eagle Rev F W Raikes 11 a m and 7 30 p m. First Methodist Fourth Elk and Buffalo Rev G J Mead 11 a m and 7 30 p m. German Evangelical Elk Fourth Fifth Rev W F Spreng 11 30 a m and 2 p m. German M E Fourth and Deer Rev John Flad 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m. Dunkirk Branch American Society cruelty prevention notices and meeting calls. Pastors urged to place space in directory.
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