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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1884
Page
4
The item lists holiday sales at D Matteson and Co with men’s furnishings, silk suspenders, hosiery, and imported goods. It notes charity appeals for the cold season, a Germania Gesang Verein election, upcoming social events, and public notices about postal hours and local services. Includes personal mentions and community happenings around Dunkirk and Corry in the era.
Private letters from Rev and Mrs Thoburn recount voyage from New York to Liverpool aboard the City of Rome. They describe rough seas, sightseeing in Liverpool Chester and London, hotels, European customs, and encounters with fellow travelers while noting plans to sail to Bombay and then Calcutta.
Dec 20 marked start for a rail journey across India lasting two days and three nights. Mrs. T and baby are good travelers and improving. The writer promises to send a letter once settled. Signed J M Tooucex.
Mr H G Brooks president of Brook Locomotive Works is building a grand residence in Buffalo exceeding one hundred thousand dollars. Architect St A Bethune plans reuse of old walls with three stories and attic 40 by 75 with porte cochere and towers. Interiors include lavish rooms, hydraulic elevator, extensive cellars, and indirect radiation heating. The Weir Gros Buffalo handles enclosing at a $20,000 cost, promising a prominent city landmark.
At Deer street home last night E H Sibley purchasing agent OC and 8 E Try wed Miss Jessie A Williams eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Williams. Ceremony at seven with ushers Wm B Hoyt Buffalo and W G Rappleye Oswego N Y. Rev E F Crane officiated. The couple depart nine thirty for a two week tour then reside in Franklin Pa. Many costly gifts and telegrams noted.
A humorous Christmas plea from a mischievous child listing desired gifts. The letter asks for a drum to rattle the parents, a loggie to kick, a powder gun for the sister, a loud trombone for Granny, a talisman face to scare the baby, a pony for racing the parlor, a hatchet, a chopper for the grand piano, a hard rubber ball to smash the mirror and windows, and candy that may make him sick, hoping to avoid punishment.
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