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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1884
Page
4
A collage of stray notices and withered items from a late 19th century paper. Mentions a council meeting tonight, ads for stores and watches, a Christmas reference, a Masonic hall dedication, a deer display at Andrews market, and reviews of a Dunk boy perfor mance.
The clipping lists numerous individuals visiting or staying in the area. Names include Mr Dias Metz Mrs Julius Siener Mr Ww EL Lincoln and JED Jarvis. Several residents travel to Buffalo, Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Gusfalo for business visits or with friends. It notes a convention feature and local security concerns with thieves preying on nearby streets.
A contentious letter accuses the City Clerk of permitting beer sales at hall events. It claims illicit drink service occurred Thanksgiving Eve and mocks Democratic and Republican times. The writer targets the clerk and questions hall as a rum hole, noting involvement of local groups and churchgoers.
Anna T and Cassius Grannis seek dissolution of their January 1870 Gowanda marriage due to alleged Seventh Commandment disobedience. Dearing Dorman, Sherman pioneer aged around ninety, dies after a long illness. his is the town’s first white child. Lerman Prager in Jamestown assigns to J A Maylew. debts estimated at 20 000 to 37 000, creditors mainly New York houses. An Collins town widow named Schoonover attempts suicide in a drastic hair tied strangling, injuring throat and neck with a broken mirror shard. prognosis uncertain.
Charles A Parker known as Windy Parker faced a ten thousand dollar slander suit brought by Dr J J Williams, after alleging lies about the legislature candidate. The case, described as the vilest political lie, tests Parker’s reputation and the bounds of public discourse in the county.
A stream of pithy, old time quips on marriage, manners, and misheard phrases. The speaker catalogs humorous observations about lovers, crafts, and society, noting cross-eyed partners, dressing, and a landlady's finances. The piece mixes wordplay with tiny anecdotes about editors, clergymen, and dreamlike exchanges.
Special Reporter reports merchants pay per dozen for eggs and Dressel pork dropped to Ge. Dried blackberries sold per ton. Winter term of school ends. Dr. John Davis of Youngsville visited his parents. Mrs. Will Jackson and Mrs. Benedict die of consumption. Cider mill at Burnhams closed for season. Telegraph operator at Cassadaga Station supplies funds during absence. Local events include an exhibition closing, a bus ride levy starting January, and various births marriages and deaths noted.
Special report from Brocton recalls a quiet Thanksgiving with church services and a town dance. Wednesday marked the last day in the old school, to be replaced by a new building after a forty year span. Grocton Council hosts a Corn Festival on December 5. Roller skating rink returns, drawing youth activity, while a well known tonic touts Blood Sarsaparilla.
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