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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1884
Page
3
Scranton Pa. Advertisement notes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for sprains burns and rheumatic pains. Claims relief and value over two years with endorsements from local figures.
John Tutty was arrested after noon in Youngstown for attempting to pass counterfeit money and bound over for grand jury. Fifteen whooping cough deaths in Brooklyn, with yearly total 2 percent. mortality linked to heavy rainfall and cool weather. A dairyman’s wife was attacked on Galveston Island. her assailant later found dead. Health officials deny cholera in Brooklyn. case deemed dysentery. Deputy Sheriff and constable shot at Widow Bass’s home. Bass killed her son in the confusion. Judge McAdam’s uncle found at Bellevue hospital in a dazed condition. identity confirmed by police alarm. Canal Co changes: Fawcett resigns as Secretary-Treasurer. Gambrill to assume. capital engineer also resigns. Frank Shick of Durand, Ill., nearly choked by a swallowed false tooth. Chicago surgeon retrieves it. Death of Dr Charles W. Chamberlain, prominent Connecticut physician. Lieutenant Greely explains Littleton Island crossing failure due to ice and tides. Archbishop Ryan installed as head of Philadelphia’s Roman Catholic See. Miners’ camp at Wood’s Rim wanes as strikers lose strength. George W. Lee saves two waiters at Canadarazo Lake. Accidents claim several lives in Tennessee and New York. notable Jersey City citizen James Dey dies. Dey family long tied to the area. A farmer dies from a bee sting after a nearby mishap.
The Nation Cronet Association met in Lurwich Connecticut yesterday. Notable arrivals include Lieutenants Greely and his wife at the Oveamere of Sioals vestendas. A Pennsylvania broker joins and Cuomo Tsunade at the Af Nocholas hotel Portemou. Local notes mention Mrs. Mary Clemier dying in Washington, and Henry Shornton white sentenced for violating state law. The Signal Corps reports a collision at Delaware Breakwater sinking a Norwegian bark, all crew saved. Other items cover English stockholder changes, Mr. Westlake returning to England, and a death in Youngstown of B S Phinney. A German Bank petition concerns state bonds, bribery, and legislative reference. A potential national shelter site near Portland to Boston is proposed, with a substantial appropriation planned.
PaovIpeNce August 22 The sixth annual social gathering of the Electrical people of this country will be held at the Vue De L Eau Club House Wednesday August 27 The electricians telephonists and telephors will be the guests of the American tectrical works of this city Instantly Killed Baurruore Md August 22 Charles Feller aged thirty four fireman on the quarantine tug Hygra was instantly killed yesterday by being struck on the neck with a heavy iron bar which had worked loose from the engine
A dry goods store in Lansra Michigan burned yesterday. Owner S Beck held the building mortgage. Loss on stock listed at 10000 with 6000 insured. Building valued at 3600 and insured. Fire cause and exact losses unspecified. Auction or salvage details not available.
Judge Lambert appoints three Jamestown commissioners for Chautauqua Lake Clark R Lock wood two years Orsinn BE Jone two years Patrick Maher one year Jamestown residents named and terms set The Erie Morning Dispatch stake in local papers spurs movement Ainsworth case moved under insolvent act Heinman released from jail after three months and 200 fine Supervisors elect Willis D Leet county treasurer amid funding woes leaving county with insufficient funds to pay claims
A lighted democrat notes bias in coverage and reports a massive turnout of 68 748 Democrats along with 1000 Irish Cleveland voters and 206 Republicans at a rally before the rink. The crowd cheered as a pole for Clevehind and Wendricke was raised despite the journalist's blocked access. Many attendees were not voters yet but expected to be.
A brief note describes an improved porous remedy advertised for backache chest pain rheumatic neuralgic discomfort. It highlights enhanced strength and effectiveness, urging readers to try the product as the best aid for pain relief.
A Lowell reader reports dramatic improvement in health after one year using Hood's Sarsaparilla. Daughter’s appetite, energy, and spirits improved. cold hands and humor vanished. Six bottles taken with ongoing use. product advertised by Hood’s Sarsaparilla Co. Lowell Mass.
An old advertisement from John Harper cor Lien and 3d streets in New York features Dermieneh The Appleations praised as pleaset and soothing. It touts thousands of samples given away and urges readers to send to their druggist for one before supplies run out.
An 19th century advertisement praises Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Tonic and Kidney and Back Ache Cure as cures for biliousness constipation skin diseases and nervous debility. It cites testimonials from New Jersey and Dunkirk urging readers to buy from local dealers and to obtain the memorandum book for widespread use.
Programme outlines events for Tuesday September 16 and Wednesday September 17 with prohibitions and plan items. It lists seating around fights music and horses, with times 9 48 81 and 97. notes polite banter by gentlemen of bark parties and a horse tack display.
A damaged 341 Day fragment lists bets and sums including items like loan, purses, amounts such as 12 40 and 7 50, various figures, and references to racing and Purse 6, with unclear names and entries such as Travis cl and Five Sle Foot Rac arse.
The list notes a Friday program with cattle, sheep, and poultry examinations at morning, an instrumental concert at noon, and racing events in the afternoon. Prize splits include 50, 40, and smaller divisions, with a balloon or carousel attraction implied.
A garbled program lists a Saturday schedule including a track event with prize money and a running race. It mentions a free admission day, a 2.20 p.m. weight division, and an exhibition of the day with fireworks and a competitive drill by a local group.
Entry closing details for trotting races mention Sept 16 deadlines at Lip Om Patron. Conditions require entrants to meet entry standards with entry money and eligibility rules. Additional notes indicate run entries close Sept 16 at Lip Mi for participation and start eligibility.
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